https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-01-06.pdf 391c2ffa855a1f13f3d3d3823ff8e296 PDF Text Text January 6, 1983 Attorney general files suit to close Prairieville Twp. landfill Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelley has filed suit in Barry County Circuit Court to seek an order to dose down a landfill in Prairieville Township that he says is responsible for contaminating drinking water in the area A show-cause hearing on the matter will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday (Jan. 7) in Barry County Circuit Court. The target of Kelley's suit is KAV-Co. of Kalamazoo which has operated a landfill in section 30 of Prairieville Township for 16 years. Most of the solid waste unloaded at the site has come from Kalamazoo County. Through alleged seepage from the landfill. 16 different chemicals and elements in­ cluding benzene — a cancer causing agent — have entered underlying soils in ground waters and nearby water wells, according to a spokesman from the attorney general's office. Last summer, a pregnant Allegan County woman, living near the landfill, was told not to use the water at her home because 19 wells Lawyers warm up for fight over school volunteers by Ren Reibel Lawyers for both sides are busy preparing themselves for Monday's showdown in Lansing over the use of volunteers in the Hastings Area Schools. The Jan. 10 hearing before Joseph Bixler, administrative law judge for the Michigan Department of Labor, concerns an unfair labor practice charge filed by the Hastings school secretaries union with the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC). The secretaries are charging Liat the school district is improperly using parent volunteers to do secretarial work, a charge which Hastings school officials deny. Some of those school officials spent Wednesday with their lawyer. Kevin Hardy of Lansing, going over details for the up­ coming bearing. “I can't find anything in the contract to give (the secretaries) the case that they're stating,-' says Hardy. He called the charges “inappropriate' and “a waste of the taxpayers money. " Hardy, whose firm of Thrun, Maatsch and Nordberg represents 3^3 of the state's 519 school districts, says the ii»sue of volunteers has come up in other school districts across the state, and that the decision has gone both ways. “The commission looks to what has been the custom in the school district," says Hardy. He points out that volunteers have worked in the Hastings schools for many years. “It's a little late to object to the practice now...the lateness of the case is prejudicial to the secretaries' case “ Hardy further says that there are cases ".similar to Hastings'" where the district has been upheld. He also says it is important to note that the Hastings school district, prior to the charge, offered to negotiate with regard to volun­ teers. “The district has fully performed its obligation to discuss any concerns that the secretaries might have had. hut the secretaries declined," says Hardy. Jeremy Hickman, a Grand Rapids at­ torney who represents the secretaries union, says at issue is a failure of the school board to bargain fairly. 1 “We are cognizant of the district's financial difficulty. We are not against volunteers at all. We have had volunteers consistently in the school district and they have been a great help to the secretaries “ Our difficulty is we feel this is an unfair labor practice charge... to cut the secretaries' hours and take volun’eers to fill in those hours, and also use CETA people which is clearly in violation of CETA ruies," says Hickman. Hickman says it is “absolutely" in violation of the secretaries contract tr cut hours and fill them in with volunteers He cites article 5 of the contract which he claims states "Secretaries are to work a 4(>-hour work week." "The school board has unilaterally changed one of the most important parts of the contract,” says Hickman. “When the secretaries protested about that, the school board made a partial restitution of the hours, and the secretaries continued the grievance. "The school board takes the position that this isn’t part of the contract, that this is management's rights." Hickman says the school beard must bargain with the secretaries' union "if it wants to change that part of the contract." Continued, Page 7 Tlie DNR denied a license to the cor­ poration in* 1979 Because the company contested the decision. KAV-Co has been allowed to operate under a “consent agreement” which means they were sup­ posed to comply with specific requirements under the guidelines of Public Act 641. an act designed to regulate the disposal of waste. Kelley's office said other violations include the failure to provide the DNR with an ap­ proved hydrogeological monitoring program, failure to construct and operate a cicy base and impermeable cover and leachate removal system (with different kinds of clay which act to filter contaminants from the water flow), failure to slope and grade the site to minimize runoff: failure to institute erosion control measures, and endangering public health and plant and animal life by the discharge of organic and inorganic substances. Dr. Howard Tanner DNR director, said. "The DNR is glad io see this action taken “The DNR staff in conjunction with the local county health department and the attorney general's office has been actively pursuing correction of this problem...This is certainly one of the strongest enforcement actions taken under the state's landmark solid waste management act.," said Tanner Hastings New Year’s Baby... The 1983 Berry County New Year s Boby is Crystal Ann daughter of lour.e Ann Yesh and Timothy E. Pettengill of Hastings, who is getting a lot of anent.on from her parents os well as Barry County merchants. As the first baby of the year Crystal Ann is the winner of the Bonner s baby contest and will receive 26 gifts from area merchants. Turn to page three for the story about the 1983 baby Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Vol. 128, No. 1 Hastings, Michigan Price 20c Thursday, January 6,1983 Kiel named commission chairman by Norma Peterson Father charged Baby stabbed in head with Christmas tree branch A 2'-..-month old baby is recovering in Grand Rapids' Butterworth Hospital afte*being stabbed in the head by its father Monday with a Christmas tree branch during a domestic squabble, according to police. Terry Lynn Rush, 28, of tth Ave., I^ake Odessa, was arraigned in Ionia County District Court Tuesday for assault with a deadly weapon. He is scheduled for preliminary exam in district court Jan. 13. He was orderei held on $2,000 bond. According tc Lake Odessa Police Chief Glen DesGrange, the injury occurred following an argument between Rush an J the infant’s mother. Judy Blackmore. 4th Ave., Lake Odessa. in the nearby Lake Doster area were suspected io be contaminated by a chemical seeping from the landfill Kelleys suit, on behalf of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, also asks the court to order the corporation to supply clean drinking water to whose people in Prairieville Township who have been af­ fected by contamination. The suit asks that the ground water be monitored to determine the full extent of the pollution and that a (purging) system be established tn r|ean-up the contaminated ground water. In addition the suit seeks payment of monetary damage to ’he state and a penalty to the company. "One would think that our state s strong record of environmental enfor-?ment would have been 1 arning enough mat we don’t tolerate such disregard of our natural resoures. We are certain this action will remedy their failure to follow our laws.Kelley said in a statement. KAV-Co. is being charged with a number of violations of state standards and laws at the landfill, according to the spokesman from the attorney general's office. The violations include operating without a license for the past four years. Rush allegedly grabbed a Christmas tree branch, measuring approximately 17-inches long, one-inch in diameter, and hurled it at Blackmore, who was seated in the kitchen, holding the boy infant. DesGrange says the branch missed the mother, and penetrated about one inch into the baby's skull, just above the right temple The infant was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery, and is reported to be in "good condition", after spending two days in the hospital's intensive care unit. However, it is not known yet if the baby will suffer permanent brain damage, says DesGrange. Pau! Kiel, 66, of Orangeville Township, has been elected as chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, and former chairman Carolyn Coleman, 55. of Hastings has been elected vice-chairman. Kiel, elected in 1978, is serving his third term on the board. Other commissioners taking seats at Monday's organizational meeting were James K. Gordon of Middleville, Rae M. Hoare of Prairieville, Theodore R. McKelvey □f Maple Grove Township, Richard Landon of Carlton Township, and Bernard Hammond of Rutland Township. "Due to a reduction of 11 to seven memoers, your work loads will increase iremendously, your pay will stay the same as .he former commission" Kiel told the board members after his election. "I would hope most of your work will be done in committee meetings." In his prepared speech, Kiel pointed out r.he problems facing the county and said that i.one will go away until the economy gets rolling again and people are back to work "Unemployment is approximately 15 percent, businesses are folding, some em­ ployers are threatening to leave, farmers are losing lheir farms, which will result in larger welfare loads, hungry people, heat and gas shutoffs, and taxes won't be paid," he said “This will result in more help needed from social services, the health department, the medical center, the hospital and many other services such as courts, juvenile homes and agencies." He added tht contracts with the Barry County Employees Association and the Sheriff's Department union are still in negotiation. "So. you see, your job will not be easy and I ask you as commissioners," Kiel continued, "make intelligent decisions, express your viewpoints freely, (but) please do not make accusations unless you can substantiate them. I believe together we will make a great team and our citizens will be proud of us. and we will be helping to meet their needs." Kiel also announced the chairmen he was appointing to head th>» board's seven com­ mittees. Gordon was renamed as finance chairman and also will chair the county development committee. Coleman will head personnel. Hoare will chair the human services com­ mittee. county facilities and property will be headed by Landon. McKelvey will chair judicial services, and Hammond will be ( hairman of central services. Coleman was named as the commission s representative on the Parks and Recreation Commission and will also serve with Kiel on the Southcentral Michigan Commission on Aging. Gordon and Kiel will serve on the t lassification committee, ana Gordon. Hoare and Hammond were named to the county health board Hoare. Kiel and McKelvey were namec as members of the Department of PublicWorks, Landon will be the commission's representative on the Joint City-County /virport Commission. Hammond and Kiel will serve on the county Commission on Aging. Gordon and Landon were named to the Economic Development Corporation and Gordon and Coleman were appointed to the County Clerk Norvol Thaler swears in the new members of the county board of commissioners They are (front row. from left) Roe Hoare. Carolyn Coleman. Richard Landon, Paul Kiel, (second row) James Gordon, Bernard Hammond and Theodore McKelvey. (Banner photo) Joint City-County Economic Development Commission. i^ndon will represent the county at the keyman conferences, Coleman and McKelvey will serve on the Mental Health Board, Hoare and McKelvey were named to the Mid-Counties Employment and Training Consortium. Landon will serve on the county Solid Waste Planning Committee. Hammond and Coleman were named to the Substance Abuse Council and Hoare, McKelvey and Kiel were appointed to the Transportation Board. Three citizens also received appointments from Kiel. Franklin Beckwith of Hastings Township was appointed to the Commission on Aging to carry out Robert Bender s un­ completed term Charles Johnston of Carlton Township and Beverly Warren of Rutland Township were appointed to two year terms on the Parks and Recteation Commission. They replace Juanita Slocum and Joseph Rapp, whose terms have expired The commissioners also voted to send copies of the uncorrected minutes of their meetings to township supervisors Joseph Lukasiewicz, district con­ servationist. requested that a member and alternate be appointed to the Resource Conservation and Development Council Those appointments will be made at the next meeting The next meeting was set for Jan 14 at 9:30 am. INTERVIEW with Paul Kiel appears on Page 3 UnionwiHvote Friday Hastings Manufacturing reaches tentative agreement by Robert J. Johnston After four months of wrangling, several stalemates and one complete breakdown n talks. Hastings Manufacturing Co. and United Auto Workers Local 138 reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. Wednesday Bargaining ended at 11 p.m at the UAW Region !-D office in Grand Rapids Final work was still being done on the contract this morning. Memtiers of the production maintenance section of the union will meet to review and vote on the proposal at 1:30pm., Friday, in Central Auditorium Office clerical workers will meet at 5 30 p.m . Friday, at the Local 138 Hall on Apple St. The company told the union, two weeks ago. that a decision on relocation of up to 250 jobs couid be made this month and that a new agreement must be reached by Jan 8 Joining in the talks. Tuesday and Wed­ nesday. for the first time was Stephen Johnson, president of the Hastings Manufacturing Also among the bargainers was Robert Fliearman. director of UAW Region I D. and James Mackraz. a federal mediator from Grand Rapids Johnson declined to comment on his in­ volvement in the final sessions “I really am kept well informed about what's going on when there are negotiations." he said "I don't have any comment to make " David Turnes, chief negotiator for the production maintenance workers, this morning that it is too early to tell whether the bargaining committee would support the proposal or take a neutral position "I-ve gut Io tell you the truth," Turnes said "Right at the moment, it's impossible to tell We're working out the details right now " Turnes said that until they get the contract completely written to make sure there arc no "bones of contention ", he could not say what their position wopjd be. Earlier. Turnes said that the union had given the company a proposal which the negotiators could support and a propose! on which they wcJd take a neutral position. "I think we worked to a mutual tentative understanding, last night," Turnes said He also said that it is too early to predict whether the membership would ratify the contract “I don't have any anticipation. " he con­ tinued. “because it's simply a matter oi how they respond ” Turnes said that the bargainers did attain some of the items which the membership said were mandates, which led him to assume the contract had “a pretty fair chance tor it to be ratified “ Dennis Witham, director of industrial relations for the company, said that ratification would provide job security for employeesand prevent relocation of jobs out of Hastings He declined to disclose details of the contract until the membership reviews the proposals Continued, Page 7 �The Hostings Banner. Thursday. January 6. 1983 — Page 2 Kiel says union skills will aid him as chairman Paul Kiel, 66, says that 17 years as a United Auto Workers local union president and just as many years at UAW Internatiorr 1 headquarters in Detroi* give him the ex­ perience he neecs to run the county board of commissioners. Kiel was elected chairman of the board, Monday. He retired in 1976 as administrative assistant to Marc Stepp, UAW' vice-president in charge of the Chrysler Department. He had previously worked as administrative assistant to vice-presidents in charge of small supplier plants. "They used me mostly where there were big trouble spots, strikes,” he says. "I negotiated contracts. I have a knack of being able to sit and listen without talking all the time and my boss sent me to spots where maybe there was a strike going on for eight or ten weeks.” Kiel says his job in those situations was to find out exactly what the problems were with both union and management. "It could be a very minor thing to put that contract together," he continues The third-term Barry County com­ missioner started his working career at the age of 16 at Keeler Brass Co. in Grand Rapids He had quit school a year before to work the family farm west of Byron Center when his father died. After a year at Keeler Brass, he got a job at Doehler-Jarvis in Grand Rapids, where he eventually serv’d as president of UAW Local 257 for 17 years. About 1961, Richard Gosser, then a UAW vice-president for supplier plants, asked Kiel to work for him as his administrative assistant at UAW headquarters in Detroit. Kiel made the move, then later worked for Jack Edwards, another vice-president for supplier plants, and finally for Marc Stepp. In addition to trouble-shooting, Kiel headed several UAW councils, such as the battery council, the Doehler-Jarvis Council, the die cast department, the forge depart­ ment and the FMC Corp, council. Other duties were settling grievances, aiding senior citizens, and when necessary, doling out strike assistance. "f always chaired all these councils and meetings," he says relating his UAW ex­ perience to the county commission. ”1 chaired local union meetings for about 17 years and I just feel that I'm capable of doing that job. My experiences are not ex­ periences that I had in school or college. I'm not even a high school graduate. Il’s all experience, actual experience” During his career, he served as president of the Grand Rapids chapter of the credit union association for several years and was a director of the Michigan' Credit L'nioci League He al»n was appointed bv Ger William G. Milliken to the Slate Safety Board, where he served about five years until his retirement Being a county commissioner has given Kiel some learning experiences, he says. As chairman of the board's personnel com­ mittee he found himself on the opposite side of the table in negotiations with county unions. “It was awfully hard for me to do." iie says. “I learned quite a bit being on the other side. It was a real experience for me Even as a UAW negotiator, though, he says he always recognized the problems faced by­ management. If a company said it was in financial trouble or that its competition was getting the best of it, he explains, the UAW negotiators would ask to sec the book ‘ We had people m the UAW who coulu tell you whether they were or weren't in financial trouble)." he says. "If it proved that they were, we would sit down and work it out and try to save the company “ Kiel says there is nothing worse tnan a worker not getting a paycheck because the company goes out of business. “If the company goes out of business, you’re in bad. Lad shape." he says, “so you have to be honest and fair about it.” As the county s negotiator, he continues, he has tried to be fair. In the present negotiations with the County Employees Association and with the Fraternal Order of Police at the Sheriff’s Department, he has taken the position that the county does no* have the money to grant pay raises. “If there was money there, we probably would grant them raises.” be says. "Right now, there’s no money." He feels that the unions are cooperating with the county, especially since both con tracts expired at the end of the year bu neither group has threatened to stop work (see related story on the negotiations in this issue). Kiel expects to sit down soon with the unions and begin bargaining. “I am going to hold fast to no pay raises.' he continues. “That's true for everybody ir the county .That might sound unusual for me. but facts are facts. We can't pay if we don't have the money .” Kiel is a Democrat heading a board with four Democrats and three Republicans. The election of four Democrats gave them their first majority on the board since its for mation in 1968 Kiel, however, doesn't expect that to make any difference in the operation of the board. “We had arguments (on the board).” he says, “but we never argued about politics Suspect arraigned for December 13th burglary at Strand Theatre An 18-year-old Hastings man demanded exam in district court Thursday for the Dec. 13 theft of a valuable diamond ring taken during a break-in of the Strand Theatre. Lewis Erway, 201 W. State St., was arrested in his room at the Hastings Hotel Wednesday by Hastings police. His preliminary exam in district court is scheduled for Jan. 10. Acting on a tip received through the city’s Silent Observer program, police recovered a a Grand Rapids jewelry store, then used store records to trace the ring to Erway according to Gordon Trick, deputy chief o police. The ring, worth between $2,000 and $4,000 belongs to Strand Theatre owner Gordon Bennett, of Middleville. Police say it was taken from an unlocked safe, located in the theatre's office. Three found guilty of River Bend vandalism Our appreciation and congratulations to Keith Mead for writing the story of Irving Charlton and to The Hastings Banner for publishing this important and valuable contribution to the history of Barry County. Richard N. Loughrin Three Hastings men were found guilty ir circuit court Dec. 29 after each pleaded nc contest to the May 23 vandalism of golf carts, trees and shrubs at the River Bend Gold Course The three are Joey D. Baker, 19. 2403 Wasabinang, Eric Boesch. 18. 250 W. Dowling Rd., and David B. Willis. 18. 2555 Chippewa Trail. They were found guilty by the court of a reduced charge of attempted malicious destruction of property over $100. a high misdemeanor carrying a maximum two years in jail, and a possible $1,250 fine Prior to Wednesday's plea, the three were scheduled to stand trial Jan 10 on a charge of malicious destruction of property over $100, a felony carrying up to four years in prison. According to Gordon Carison, co-owner of River Bend Golf Course. 1370 W. State Rd., the trio did over $20,000 vCorth of damage to 15 golf carts, trees, shrubbery and grass located near the club house. Sentencing is set for Jan. 28. To The Editor: In Other Court Proceedings: Our family greatly enjoyed the articles written by Keith Mead on the "Life and Times of Irving Charlton'’. Mr. Mead illustrates his love and respect, by his written memorial to Mr. Charlton, a “man among men.’ We wish to thank Mr. Mead for sharing his personal memories with us. Very Sincerely Audrey Hull Hastings, MI. Carol Cook. 17. 220 S. Broadway, was sentenced to four months in jail for the Sept 1 theft of money from an office at Birke's Shoe Store, i 14 W. State St.. Judge Hudson E. Deming credited Cook with five days already spent in jail, and agreed to suspend the last three months of the sentence if Cook travels to Oklahoma with her parents. In addition to jail time. Judge Deming placed Cook on three years probation, and ordered her to pay $880 in fines, costs and restitution Hastings Banner IO |K« mtSfrsit o» • Counif 5m>« >«M Send Form P.S. 3579 lo P.O. Box B (USPS071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 1 — Thursday. January 6. 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County: $ 12 per year in adjoining counties, and ‘13.50 per year elsewhere Its nc place for politics The decisions that are made are not political decisions They're decisions that are for the good of the county So. politics shouldn't enter at all.” Some counties he continues, do vote ac­ cording to political affiliations "That's not the way we do it,” he says. That might be smart fw the party in power, but it's not good for the county." Kiel says that he thinks the county has a good board of commissioners now. The board was reduced from 11 members to seven in reapportionment of the districts last year "I don't want to say that it wasn't good before,” he says, “but I think we'll get away from some of this bickering if everybody just uses some common sense. ' The chairman says that he hopes most of the board s work is done in committee to shorten the meetings. He says some of the time that has been spent in board meetings in the past has been "foolish time." The biggest priority he has set for his year as chairman is to maintain county programs while balancing the budget He says that the county may have to do some streamlining and he will welcome moneysaving ideas from people "We ll have to look at some of the methods we use in our various departments." he says ■ There's a little bit too much waste." One project he would like to see is ex­ pansion of the Parks and Recreation Com­ mission to cover the entire county rather than just Charlton Park. This change was recommended by a Michigan State University study team that worked here last year. “I think we could bring a lot of money into this county if we did more work with parks, not just Charlton," Kiel says. "There’s a lot of other parks. The 4-H camp, for instance, sets idle....There's potential there.” Kiel a’so has a special interest in keeping the Commission on Aging, the Medical Care Facility and the county transportation system financed. He complained about the federal financing system for the senior citizens nutrition program, which provides money for meals but doesn't provide tran­ sportation money. "There’s never any transportation money in that," he says. "Then, it's not possible for a lot of our elderly people to get to the sites.” The county operates nutrition sites in Hastings, Delton. Woodland and Nashville, providing noon meals. Kiel says that the noon meals are im­ portant for more than nutrition. It also offers the elderly a chance to gather and talk and to become involved in crafts. “It breaks the day for them,” he continues. "Plus, if it wasn't for these nutrition sites, a lot of people in Barry County wouldn't get a decent meal once a week.” Even though his district includes three townships now instead of two. Kiel plans to "W % y / keep in close touch with the township boards He says he will continue his practice of at­ tending township board meetings to learn about problems they might have In his view, though, the commissioners should represent the entire county and not focus on smaller areas unless it is required for special problems. Though hts home was outside of the county. Kiel has had connections here for 25 years. Most of the years while he was working at UAW headquarters. Kiel communted to work from Grand Rapids. His job required him to t»e on the road much of the time, he says, so it wasn't important where he lived. During those years, he owned a trailer at Gun Lake Nine years ago. after he had moved to Detroit, he purchased a house at 4327 Harmony Rd.. Shelbyville on Gun Lake, where he now lives with his wife. Helen After he retired m the mid-197c's. Kenny Gates, owner of the Gun Lake Inn, asked him if he would run for county commissioner "It took me about two months to make that decision he says "Finally, ». told hun 1 wouki if every body got liehind me and helped get me elected. Pha. I was interested, too It is about < the same as what I was doing m the union, working for peop.e and helping Kiel defeated Myron Johncock >n his first election in 1978. In 1980, he ran unopposed This year, because of reapportior.ment, he faced another incumbent. Walter Sova whom he defeated No additional charges pending Middleville man Barry County prosecutors say no ad­ ditional charges will be brought at this time against Steven Henry Adams, the Mid­ dleville man arrested for destruction of police property following a seven-hour siege of his house. Dec. 26 Adams is scheduled for arraignment in Barry County Circit Court Friday on a felony charge of malicious destruction of fire or police property Adams. 31. of 121 High St, Middleville, waived exam in district court Monday Police say Adams shot out a headlight of a state police car with a 16-gauge shotgun as lav. enforcement officers surrounded his home. Adams, according to Middleville police, had refused to surrender his seven­ year-old son Timothy to his wife, and was threatening to commit suicide in front of the boy. Friends say Adams and his wife. Pamela Diane, had been separated, and that Steven Adams has had custody of the couple's two children for several months. Burglary Reported: A DISK GRINDER was reported stolen Thursday from home at 7150 Messer Rd.. F reepart. Paul Kiel, new chairman of the county commission. Public Opinion ...by Ken Reibel [Farmers’predictions for 1983 Barry County Community Volunteers Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • EDITOR S NOTE: This column will be published on a regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking volunteers may moke use of this space Information should be mode known to Norine Jocobs 940-3254 or Don Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services. Volunteers, Help Needed! Begin the NEW YEAR RIGHT! Have time to help others? Volunteers are needed in many area. Call Don Rewa at Volunteer Services 948-3259. Les Green Arnold Schreiber Herbery Rauh Larry Haywood MATERIAL DONATIONS YARN - All kinds, colors, amounts can be used in knitting mittens for needy children. Won't you please check your closet? Call Cindy about your donation 948-8958. SEWING MACHINE Needed for repairing clothes given to the needy. Machine should be in good running condition. Your donation is tax deductable. 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Greg Blanchard Reduced prices for farm products, and increased prices of farm equipment com­ bined in the past year to force large numbers of farmers out of business We recently asked farmers here, and at a large farm equipment auction in Wayland what they saw in store for themselves for 1983 Les Greene: “I'm surprised there are this many farmers around today who are in the market to buy things." says Greene, who farms part time in Kalamazoo County. "It's pretty tough to make a go ..I don't see any great improvement (in i983) I don't see how there can be. I think we have to get some markets for our grain for one thing I don't see the price of livestock going up to the farmer. It seems that the middle man is the one w ho is cutting the bigger hunk of it." Jim Chestnut "I think (farming) is going tn come around and be better.“ says Chestnut, who sells farm implements in Allegan. "It can't get much worse The milk prices are going to be what hurts the wor­ se. (Grain prices) will depend on the government, what they do That’s the big thing now. I don't see how (farmers) can get much better with all this surplus grain we've Arnold Schreiber: “Pretty poor Prices are down. When you can’t get no prices for Vern Becker anything, what are you going to do?" asks Schreiber, a resident of Bannister in Gratiot County. “The government won’t bring nothing on They never have." Schreiber sees better times, but only for the hardy If •farmers) can hang on long enough. tb.‘y'll probably come out alright " Greg Blanchard: ‘I think that farming in the future will be a pretty good way to make a living.” says Blanchard, a hog farmer from Evart in Osceola County. "People are going to start coming back to the land. Everybody use to go to the city, but I thi.-Jc it will be the reverse. High unemployment will make people leave the city." Herbert Rauh: "It doesn't look very good, does it? What farmers get for their crops, and what they have in it just don't add up " Rauh, who lives north of Burr Oak in St Joseph County, is pessimistic about the future. "It ain't as good as it was three years ago. is it? Grain's down from what it was three years ago Can't figure it out. It was supposed to be better I'm 75-years old and I'm glad I'm not starting up farming " Vern Becker: "I think probably if people participate in some of the 'commodity* programs, that prices of crops will get better." says Becker. a Middleville resident “There's been too much produced and Wes Coenen there's just no way gelNna arnunrl if f thintthat most of the overextended (farmers) have already been shaken out The ones that are staying now are pretty solid." larry Haywood: “I don’t foresee any mt jor improvement in grain or cattle prices, and .something dramatic has got to happen in the dairy industry before there can be any major improvements because of over­ production." says Haywood, a Hastings dairy farmer and school board member Haywood notes tliat with milk prices currently frozen, and an impending dairy tax of 50 cents a hundred weight, farmers are dairy farmers are caught in a squeeze “Dairy farmers are in an awkward position right now," says Haywood "If they reduce production, it could hurt their status in any kind of production control program that might come about Yet, if we don't lower production pretty soon, some additional severe taxes or other legislation will be imposed "Il's a difficult thing for any dairy farmer to know what to do right now You hate to cut off your nose to spite jour face, and yet everybody knows that we need to reduce production." Wes ( oenen: Coenen. who farms part-time Hastings, says 1982 “was tight" He says he's been farming for five years, and hopes for better times in 1983. but doesn't know what to expect ■ "Not the way the markets are going right now " �The Hastings Bannar Thursday January 6 1983- Page 3 Stuart Clement receives Rotary’s highest award Rotarian Paul Siegel (left) presents the "Red Rose Citation" to Stuart Clement. (Banner photo) Stuart Clement, who has headed some of Hastings' leading institutions, received the highest award of the Hastings Rotary Club, Monday The ' Red Rose Citation" was presented to him on hu. 80th birthday by Paul Siegel during the club's regular meeting at the Hastings Moose Lodge Clement served as chairman of the Pen­ nock Hospital board of trustees rom 1963 to 1980. was president of Hastings Savings and Loan Association from 1953 to 1 )59 and was judge of the probate court from 1933 to 1947. "...Stuart Clement of Hastings. Michigan is this day cited for outstanding sen ice to his community and in particular for his service as probate judge, for his service to Pennock Hospital. Hastings City Bank. Riverside Cemetery Association and the Hastings Savings and Loan Association." the citation read. Clement grew up in the southwest portion thecour'v. then graduated from Hastings High School in 1921 "Stuart attended what was then Western Normal, now Western Michigan and com­ menced a career of school teaching. " Siegel said. "Apparently this was not to his liking so he quit teaching and attended Parson's Business School in Battle Creek Siegel said that when the late Eva Hecox left the position of register of probate. Clement was appointed to that position by Judge Ella C. Eggleston, who was the first woman probate judge in the state. "For those of you unfamiliar with the inner office of that court." he continued, "the register is the one who does most of the work." When Judge Eggleston retired at the end of 1&2. Clement was elected judge of probate. eUU5 Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hodges On Sunday, Oct. 24, Kathryn Andrus and Gary Hodges were united in marriage at the Hastings Mventisl Church at 2:30 p.m. Dr. Kenneth B/unton from Andrens L'niveraity and Pastor Paul Howell of Hastings per­ formed the ceremony. Mrs. LaRue Cook of Nashville played the organ and Tamara and Susan Rowlader, cousins of the bride, sang several duets. The bride's parents are Clifford and Lois Andrus of Hastings. Ruth and John Hodges of Midland are the groom’s parents. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a white pleated gown of knit chiffon with a Queen Anne neckline edged in alencon lace and a matching bridal veil She Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Coburn, Jr. Holly Lorraine Adrianson and Clyde Coburn, Jr. vowed their lives one to another forever in marriage on Saturday, Oct. 9,1982 at 5 p m. in the presence of approximately 250 guests. Rev. Vought officiated the double­ ring ceremony at the First Methodist Church in Hastings The bride is the 'laughter of Ardean L. Adrianson of Hastings and Peter K. Adrianson of Nashville. The grocm is the son of Mrs. Ed (Rosemary) Murphy of Wayland and Clyde Coburn, Sr. of Wayland. The bride, escorted by her fattier, wore a white polyester organza gown featuring a Queen Anne neckline accented with chantilly lace and pearl clusters and an empire waistline with a full A-line skirt with center insert of pleats. The gown, bordered with brustle lace, flowed into a cathedral-length train. The back of the skirt was accented with lace applique and key hole opening with bishop sleeves with lace cuffs. The fingertip veil was accented with matching lace ap­ plique. The bride carried a cascade bouquet of silk burgundy roses, stephanotis and baby's breath. The bride completed lier wardrobe with a pearl necklace, a gift from the groom. The groom wore a charcoal gray tuxedo with tails. Penny Mix of Kentwood was maid of honor. Brenda Oosterhouse of Caledonia and Sandy Johnson of Hastings, friends of the bride, were bridesmaids They were attired in matching burgundy dresses with pleated skirts and sheer sleeves with lace cuffs. Their headpieces were ol silk burgundy roses carried a bouquet of roses arranged on a fan of white alencon lace. The matron of honor was Charolette An­ drus of Hastings and bridesmaids were Susan Jen of California and Claire Shanosk of Grand Rapids. All were wearing matching sky-blue gowns and carried nosegays of blue, white and gold rose daisies. The best man was Kenneth Hendricks, friend of the groom, from Hinsdale, Ill. Groomsmen were Galen and Kim Andrus, brothers of the bride. All the men we^e dressed in navy blue tuxedos. The flower girl was Lon Ayars from Collegedale, Tenn, and the Bible boy was Staven Woodward of Charleston, S.C The youngsters an niece and nephew of the groom The guest book was attended by Doreen Opp of Lincoln, Neb. A reception at the Hastings Country Club was held immediately following the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dipp, honorary aunt and uncle of the bride, were master and mistress of ceremonies. Guests were greeted by Frank and Beverly Barron and served in the dining room by Wilma Daniels, Lena Reppert, and Tracy and Bryan Dipp. The cakes and punch were served by Sharon Duford of Midland, Rebecca Ayars of Collegedale. Tenn., and Pat Woodward of Charleston, S.C., all sisters of the groom. Gift attendants were Betty Lou DuChateau of Hinsdale. Ill. and John DuFord of Midland. The wedding cake and groom's cake were made by the bride's mother and Deloris Dipp. After a honeymoon to Disney World and Epcot in Florida, the newlyweds are al home in Willowbrook, Ill. where both are employed at th* Hinsdale Hospital. Special guest was Wilma Oler from the Provincial House, the bride's grandmother. The day was made even more special as it was the groom's mother’s birthday. Out-of-state guests were from California. Illinois. Tennessee. South Carolina and Nebraska. and baby's breath, accented with burgundy bows. They carrier iong stem burgundy roses with baby's breath. Larry Coburn of Grand Rapids, uncle of the groom, was best man. Andy Warmer of Wayland and Richie Hurt of Kentwood, friends of the groom, were groomsmen. Peter D. Adrianson of Hastings, brother of the bride, and Jerry Hurless, a friend of the couple, were ushers. The best man, groomsmen and users wore light gray tuxedos. The flower girl was Angie Shook of Kalamazoo, niece of the groom. She wore a dress matching the bridesmaids' dresses. Kelly Loftus of Hastings attended the basket filled with burgundy and white rice roses made by the bride's mother, attired in pinafore dress of pink with burgundy roses. The ring bearer was Chad Loftus of Hastings. Both are little friends of the bride. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Michael (Dawn) Loftus of Hastings, friends of the bride. The vocalist was Ms. Linda Howell, friend of the bride. The organist was Mrs. Dorothy McMillin of Hastings. Honored guests were grandparents. Mr. Morris Murphy of Hastings, Mrs. Greta Murphy of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Coburn of Martin, George Weinman of Vermontville, Susie Sinclair of Elizabeth, N.J . friend of the bride, Nancy Bottari of Merrick, N.Y. and Anna Lore of Oakdale, N.Y., aunts of the groom. Richie Mora of Belmore, N.Y. and Mitch Mora of Tollisen, Ariz., uncles of the groom. The bride s mother chose a light pink polyester full-length dress with a sheer cape and matching accessories. The groom’s mother wore a dusty rose polyester fulllength dress with long sleeves, and black patton leather accessories. Corsages for both mothers were pink roses with baby's breath. Both mothers were given a long stem red rose by their child. The altar was decorated with double-ring candelabras. palms, arrangements of white glads, and white pom mums. Following the ceremony, a dinner-dance was held at Mid-Villa, Middleville, with music by the Rose Canyon band of Hastings. Kim Morgan of Hastings served The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom's parents at the Mid-Villa, Mid­ dleville. The bride was honored at showers given by­ Kim and Karen Morgan. Dawn Loftus. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Lash, and Ginger Rugg. cousin of the bride Tne couple will reside at 3217 Sandy Beech St., Wayland. Ml 49348 and will be taking a delayed honeymoon early next spring to visit Mr and Mrs Maurice Adrianson. Zephyrhills. Fla., grandparents of the bride where he served until 1947 In that year, he resigned to become vice-president of the Hastings City Bank In 1932. he was elected to the unard of Pennock Hospital, where he set ved until his retirement, last year when he was made a board member emeritus. "During his years on the board, Pennock Hospital became recognized as one of the best, perhaps the best, small hospital in Michigan." Siegel said C lenient was elected to the board of Hastings Savings and Loan .Association in 1935 and served until his retirement, last year. He was vice-presideT t from 1947 to 1953. when he became president He joined the Rotary Club in 1935 and was president in 1943-44. "He was active in this club and we long time members can remember the excellent job he did in inducting new members." Siegel said. Clement later left the club when he cut down his activities. He also served on the board and as treasurer of Riverside Cemetery. "When Stuart retired from the Hastings City Bank tn 1968, ne was not content to rusticate, ut secured a Realtor's license and owned and operated the Clement Realty Co. until he semi it in 197F.' Siegel said Siegel added that as judge of probate. Clement took an active interest in crippled and dependent children with mentally handicapped as well as delinquents, giving close personal attention to those cases Clement was also a longtime member of the Barry County Draft Board, which Siegel called an "important but thankless task He is a past president of the Barry. Eaton. Ionia Board of Realtors "Stuart married the former Pauline Gerlinger in 1933." Siegel continued. "Their honeymoon was spoiled by the bank holiday On Feb 11 of this year. Pauline and Stuart will celebrate their golden anniversary " The Clements have three children. Mrs. Dan Jane> Lund of Joplin. Mo . Mrs Gregory (Mary Lynne) Guggemos of Okemos, and John of Kalamazoo They are members of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings New Year’s baby arrives seconds after midnight When most people were still ringing in the New Year with party horns and confetti, Barry County's first baby of 1983 was being born Crystal Ann. the daughter of Laurie Yesh and Timothy E. Pettengill of 607 E. Mill St., made her debut just 32 seconds into the New Year. Crystal's timely birth at Pennock Hospital in Hastings makes her the winner of the Banner's annual contest. Nurses say her birth was the closest one to midnight that they can remember on Jan. 1. The New Year's baby weighed in at six pounds and 10 ounces and measured 21inches long. She has blondish-brown" hair and blue eyes Having Crystal on New Year's day was a big surprise, said her parents who said that her birth was overdue. The couple said they were thrilled to win the Banner contest which means they will engagement told Carol Tinkler and Richard Tinkler wish to announce the engagement of their daughter. Lisa Ann, to Paul Joseph Standler, son of Leonard and Elaine Standler, 1959 Brook­ field Dr . Hastings. Lisa and Paul are both seniors at Hastings High School They are both currently em­ ployed. No wedding date has been set. Arnold-Adams engagement told The parents of Christine Arnold and Scott Adams are pleased to announce their engagement Christine is a 1982 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School Scott is a 1979 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and is em­ ployed by Aero- Motive Mfg. of Kalamazoo. No wedding date has been set. receive about $150 in merchancise from Barry County businesses Laurie, a 1980 graduate of Hastings High School, is currently layed-off from Rena's Restaurant where she worked as a cook. A 1977 graduate of Hastings High. Timothy also is layed-off from his jab at Keeler Brass. As the first baby bom within the boun­ daries of the county to parents who are county residents. Crysta' and her mom and dad will receive 26 gifts including a balloon bouquet, an imprinted infant T-shirt, a baby­ cup. a first book, a haircut and style for Mom or Dad. slippers for Mom. a nightgown for Mom. a floral arrangement, a vaporiser, a $5 savings account, a framed miniature por­ trait, baby books, baby shoes, baby ring, a Christmas Club account, terry infant sleepers, a one-year subscription to the Banner, and a number of $5 and $10 gift certificates for merchandise. Local Christian magazine coming this spring "Christ-Talk’. a magazine that will feature Christian stories and articles, is being planned by 17-year-old Renee Mullins of Hastings She plans to have the publication out sometime this spring on a bi-monthly basis "Christ-Talk is a magazine being written to enrich the lives of all Christians and made to reach out and touch the lives of others, both old and young," Ms Mullins stated. "The magazine will contain a pen-pal (or Christ-pal) column, a “needing prayer" column (for those who wish to have others pray for then?'. short stories, poems, per sons' favorite bible verses or scripture? and so on Those who have such items for con­ tribution. or would like to receive a copy of Christ-Talk can can address her at 937 S. Hayes St. Hastings Miss Mullins said the venture was a non­ profit one. but that she was seeking donations to defray the costs of patting together and publishing the magaz>ne. Area Births: IT'S A GIRL + Nancy and Stephen Jenks. Hastings, Dec. 29. 12:35 p.m., 7 lbs Peggy und Robert Pussehn, Lake Odessa, Dec 30, 10:15 p.m., 6 lb. 11 oz.; l^aurie Yesh, Hastings, Jan. 1. 12:01 a.m., 6 lb. 10 oz.; DetraHummell, Nashville, Jan. 2,6:36 p.m., 7 lb. 11 oz.; Jud'th and Daniel Welton. Hastings. Jan. 3, 8:07 a.m., 8 lb. 13 oz.; James and Kathleen Stowell, Woodland, Jan. 4. 6:25 a.m., 6 lb. 124 oz.; Marva a ad William Cramer Jr., Woodland. Jan. 5, 8:05 a.m., 9 lb. 64 oz. IT’S A BOY - Je frey and Nancy Altoft, Woodland. Dec. 29, 2:53 pm., 7 lb. 6 oz.; Roxie and Danie> Nelson, Clarksville, Dec. 30,9:40 p.m., 8 lb. 10 oz . Gordon and Pamela DeHaan, Shelbyville, Dec. 31, 6:15 a.m., 7 lb. 7 oz.; Fred and Kathy Campbell. Hastings, Jan. 2, 2:47 p.m., 7 lb. 12 oz , Janice and Dwight Leo. Hastings. Jan. 4,2:52 p.m., 8 lb. 15 oz. Quigley-McQuern engagement told Downing-Barlond engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Downing of Nashville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughtet. Sandra Lee. to Raymond R. Barlond, son of Mr and Mrs. Raymond A. Bariond of Vermontville Sandra is a 1982 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is presently employed al Car''s Supermarket. Nashville Raymond is a 1981 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is presently employed at the Institute for the Advancement of Prosthetics. Lansing. A May 21. 1983 wedding is being planned Kauffman-Blocher engagement told Mr and Mrs. Clair Kauffman of Alto are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Lois Kaye, to Wayne L. Blocher, son of Mr and Mrs. Leo Blocher of Esher. Ontario. Lois is a graduate of Lowell High School and Bronson Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, and is employed at Pennock Hospital in Hastings Wayne is a graduate ol Forest Hills High School and is self-employed at Paquette s Camp Esher. Ontario. A March wedding is being planned Open house planned for Lewis Babcock The 80th birthday lor Lewis Babcock of Hastings will be held at 498 Willitts Rd., on Sunday . Jan. 9. from 2-5 p.m They party will be given by his children: Mr and Mrs. James Curtis. Mr and Mrs Jack Warren. Mr. and Mrs Richard Pillars, and Mr and Mrs. Ralph Kurburski Patricia Ann Quigley and Samuel Lee McQueen will exchange wedding vows on June 18. Parents of the couple are Mabel Quigley and the late Corius Quigley of Hastings and James and Joyce McQuern of Dowling. Marriage licenses announced: Michael Leedy. Wyoming, 26 and Teri Hooper, Middleville, 19 James McMellen, Hastings. 25 and Bonnie Brown. Hastings. 18 James Albert. Nashville. 42 and Peggy Pasche, Nashville. 28 Jonathan Allen. Freeport, 20 and Tina Lewis. Middleville. 18. John Repp. Oscoda, 21 and Ann Smith, Hastings 18. Radio Group to meet The Barry County Amateur Radio Association will meet Jan. 9, at 7 p .m„ in the conference room of the sheriff department. What’s happening? If you see news in the making, call the Banner, and let us know... 948-8051 NOTICE There will be a public meeting of the Jor­ dan Lake Lake Board at the Page Memor­ ial Building, Lake Odessa on Wednesday, January 12, 1983 at 10 a.m. for the consid­ eration of the continuation of the weed control program on Jordan Lake located in Barry and Ionia Counties, Michigan, for the 1984 year. FRANK NETZEL Chairman of Jordan Lake Board NEXT WEEK penny a pound Only a penny for each pound your child weighs for one 5x7 color portrait* from • No appointment necessary ■ Age emit 12 years ■ Add ’ 00 tor 2 or more children together •from or'O'nai package Offe. good from Jon. 11 through Jon. 15 TUESDAY - SATURDAY 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 - 2:00 p.m JCPenney Hastings, Ml. �The Hastings Banner Thursday. January 6 1983 Page 4 “What happened in 1982- Lots1” It never r**ile i .by It fails ft... that• another __ year slips before you realize that it’s gone But. the passing of a year always provides an op­ portunity to look in retrospect at the people and events who were in the news. There have been some tragedies — murders, accidents and drownings — which we have let pass and not included in this review Otherwise, here's a week by week look at what made the news in the Banner those who came for the handout can be supplied Acting on complaints from farmers th* county commission sets up a meeting win the State Tax Commission to review far­ mland assessments. behind Carolyn Coleman The Hastings City Council seeks a nine percent increase in water and sewer rates 11 candidates tile petitions tor seats on the Hastings school board Jan. 7. The year opens on a bright note with the return of Scott Smith, then 4. to his Algonquin Lake home after being hospitalized since Dec 14.. His brush with death under the lake’s ice sparks a drive to purchase a new dive van for the Barry County Sheriff’s Department Doris Richardson, director of the county Cooperative Extension Office, announces she «s taking a job at Michigan State University. Jan. 2X The Department of Transportion recommends the end of the subsidy to the KBE Railway and sets a public hearing in Hastings on Feb. 2. The line, which serves the track from Kentwood to Vermontville, survives on $45,000 per month in state sub­ sidy. Back-to-back snowstorms drain the Barry County Road Commission of funds for plowing. After heated debate, the county commission kicks-in $40,000. reduced from the $57,000 sought. Feb. 4 Though a number of speakers favor keeping the KBE Railway in operation, state transportation officials say at a public hearing in Hastings that the line catmot become economically viable They will recommend in Lansing that the subsidy be cut off. The Wall Lake Association wins a court battle to stop a boat access channel from being dredged Reahm Motor Sales ends 45 years in business in Hastings. Owner Kendall Reahm blames inflation, high interest rates and the high cost of automobiles. Feb. 11 The Hastings school board sets the millage ballot proposal at 5.3 mills for the April 26 election. Robert Miller is named acting superin­ tendent of schools, beginning Jan. 1. 1983 Feb. 1H Hastings is 10 years behind in economic planning, a group of business people are told by Rand Bowman, then-program coor­ dinator for the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council. The leader of a drive to limit welfare benefits in the state t-ells members of the Barry County Republican Women's Club that Michigan is attracting welfare recipients from other states Nancy Clark is cochairman of the Save Our Stale petition drive which later fails to get a proposal on the state ballot. Richard Cook, former owner of the Ban­ ner. is honored as a 50 year member of the Hastings Rotary Club. Feb. 25 Janice K Hartough is named director of the Cooperative Extension Service. She is presently extension home economist in Calhoun. Jackson. Branch and Hillsdale counties. Larry Ainslie is appointed assistant city attorney for Hastings, but will receive no compensation from the city. A public hearing is set for March 22 on a request from Charlton Park to rezone a portion of its land to allow development of a campground. A $550,000 bond issue for Barry County’s portion of the Gull Lake sewer project fails to receive any bidders. A second bidding session is set for March 4. to flee their Thornapple River homes when March IX Flooding forces loo people along the Thornapplc River to flee their homes A Charlton Park report by then-director Frank Walsh says that a proposed cam­ pground may not make money. The cam­ pground proposal was developed in an effort to make the park self-supporting. Phillip Ruppe. Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, blasts his Democratic opponent. Sen Donald Riegle, in a speech at the county Lincoln Day banquet March 25 A stormy hearing before the county Planning and Zoning Commission cuts short plans to construct a campground at Charlton Park 60 nearby property owners turn out to fight the plans. The county commission votes to tell the state it will reject a two percent hike in agricultural land assessments. The state ordered the assessments increased by 5.6 percent instead of the 3.6 percent calculated by Phyllis Jackson, county equalization director. Parking violations of downtown Hastings workers draw fire from some members of the city council after several had received complaints from merchants. The Michigan Court of Appeals uphold a suit filed by the county Probate Court against the state Department of Social Services The local court says the state department has no authority to regulate the juvenile court. The Court of Appeals agrees. April I The state Department of Natural Resources dr ops a plan to cut fire service to Barry and Allegan counties after protest by local residents and fire departments. April x Thoughts of spring are buried under 7 1 inches of snowfall on April 5. A new computer program pinpoints high accident areas for state police patrols Chief Noonday Road and M-37 from M-43 to Middleville receive increased attention for speeders and drunk drivers in an effort to reduce accidents April 15 The county commission overturns the Planning and Zoning Commission’s denial of a zoning change for Charlton Park. The Parks and Recreation Commission had announced plans to put a campground on a portion of the 139 acre site. Both of the county commissioners from Hastings, Kenneth kadant. board chairman, and C Richard humor, announce they will not seek re-election Both throw their support April 22 Thornapple-Kellogg High School is placed on acceditation probation after cutbacks place the school below some minimum standaids. Rae Hoare. former county commissioner from Prairieville, announces she will seek re-election. She is a member of the county Social Services Board April 29 Hastings voters turn down the 5.3 millage proposal by a vote of 2.702-1.073. School spokesmen blame the loss on the economy and a general anti-tax attitude of voters Richard Guenther tells the school board that the loss could mean up to 40 positions cut from the budget. The county commission rejects a state order requiring an additional assessment increase of 2.3 percent on agricultural property. Some county officials say. however, the state will apply the increased assessment anyhow. The Hastings Jaycees name their five outstanding young men for the year — Rev Stephen Reid, outstanding religious leader; Ixirry Haywood, outstanding farmer; Terry Ploot. boss of the year; Fred Jacobs, out­ standing young man. and John Merritt, father of the year Stuart Clement retires from the board of directors of Hastings Savings and Loan Association, where he served since 1938. May 6 The county commission reverses itself and agrees to comply with the states agricultural property assessment figures. County officials say that the money will have to come from Barry County , whether it agrees to the state’s figures oi not. Hastings business peop e and friends honor Ken Reahm for his community service during his 45 years in the automobile business May 13 Hastings Mayor Kenneth Howe vetos a nine percent water and sewer rate hike that was approved by the city council. Howe says that additional funding is not required to keep the system financially solvent. The city council can overturn the veto by a two-thirds vote. Richarr Guenther recommends to the school boaid that teachers and secretaries be asked to reopen their contracts in view of the millage defeat. Bradford-White Corp, in Middleville bucks the economy and calls back 110 laid off workers Continued to Page 9 June 3 Hastings teachers vote against reopening tneir contract for concessions, after the action had been requested by the school board. The county tax allocation board agrees to seek a half-mill tax increase for roads. Former county Probate Judge Philip Mitchell, 69. dies in England from injuries incurred in an auto accident. June 10 Kensinger Jones resigns ac chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Jones and other commission members disagreed on construction of a campground and a new road at the park. June 17 Hastings voters get the final say in whether they will receive a nine percent increase in water and sewer rates. The city council sets Aug. 10 as the date for a vole on the question. Larry Haywood. Diane Hoekstra and Richard Shaw top a field of 11 candidates to win seats on the Hastings school board. 11 candidates file petitions for stale representative in the newly created 88th District, covering Barry and Ionia counties. Z lT’ became Barry County’s first local state representative in 20 , years when he won election to the new 88th District seat He receives congratulations tram Wendell Strickland. then-Republican party chairman. Quiz your knowledge Where were you in ‘82-- 20 test questions by Ken Reibel Alright readers, it’s time to turn off your TV sets, sharpen a pencil, and take the obligatory 19X2 Banner news quiz. The an­ swers can be found in your last 52 issues. 1. In January. 1982. Richard Guenther, superintendent of Hastings schools, an­ nounced his retirement, effective Jan. 1. 198.1 Mr Guenther joined the Hastings Area Schools staff in 1958 as: a. Curriculum coordinator b Assistant superintendent for non­ instruction c. School board liaison d. Girls gym teacher 2. Father John Opoku-Aequah joined the Hastings St. Rose of Lima church for a short time as assistant pastor in 1982 Father John is a native of what country? a. b. c d a b. c. d Nigeria Chad Ghana Russia Mark Steinfort Ken Howe Steve Vedder Lowell Wilde 4. Also in February, a program coor­ dinator for the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council told a Hastings Chamber of Commerce meeting that Hastings is years behind in economic planning How many years? a 3 b. 5 c 10 d 99 5 The city council last February appointed U rry Ainslie as assistant city attorney, a new position. What is Mr Ainslie’s annual salary for that job? a. b c. d. $22,550 $18,770 $10,000 nothing 6 The Michigan State Police last year initiated a •Directed Patrol" program, whereby computers targeted two stretches of roads with unusually high accident rates in Barry County for stepped up patrol ac­ tivities One is M-37. north of Gun Lake Rd What is the other road" Protesters converged on Hastings City Hell in Moy to support Mayor Kenneth Howe s veti of a nine percent wa’er and sewer rate hike. July 15 Hastings Mayor Kenneth Howe is accused of making a "grandstand" play in an argument with the city council and director of public services of the amount of money tied up in water and sewer pipe inventories Mary Ann Karmes. 33. resigns as ad mimstrative assistant at Charlton Park She cites the prior resignat.ons of Kensinger Jones as chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission and Frank W alsh as park director among her reasons for leaving The city council approves a r*w ordinance to register and inspect rental property July 8 Richard K. Headlee brings his campaign 7. Who is the sergeant in charge of the Hastings State Police team" a. b. c. d. a M-43 south of town I) Chief Noonday Rd Bedford Rd d Gun Lake Rd Richard Zimmerman Dave Wood Gordon Trick Dave McIntyre 8. Who is Dak* Kelley? a. City attorney b National merit scholar c. Defeated 5th district candidate from Nashville d. Banner editor 9 Eleven individuals ran last spring for how many school board positions? 10. Which one of the following individuals lost M in the above election? Larry Haywood h Diane Hoekstra Hugh Fullerton d Dick Shaw 11 The defeated school millage attracted a lot of attention last year Exactly how many mills were asked for" b 5.3 d. 10 12. Approximately what percent of the additional millage revenues would have gone to "contractual obligations", meaning raises, for school employees? a b c. d. 24 34 44 54 percent percent percent percent 13. I^ast spring, someone stole a bronze plaque from a stone near the corner of Church and Apple Streets What did the plaque commemorate’’ a b c d a. b c. d. The City of Hastings The Hastings Hotel The National Bank of Hastings A brick road 14 1982 was the first year that something didd not appear in Tyden Park What" Pink lawn flamingoes b Police cars The Hastings City Band d Kiwanians 15 What was tree for the asking from the City of Hastings this autumn'* Water A new pay-TV station Bus service leaves 16. The Hastings Board of Education recently paid Dr Carl Brautigam of Lansing $2,500 to: a. b. c. d. Speak Search Teach Immunize grade schoolers 17. A committee of teachers, students and citizens formed in October to put something in the high school. What" a b. c. d. b. 4 c. 5 d. 6 3. What is the name of the Hastings Police Department sergeant named in February of 1982? March 4 A second bidding session on the Gull Lake sewer bonds still fails to generate any bids. The county Board of Public Works agrees to up the interest limit from 13 to 15 percent in hopes of a Reacting a buyer. A third session is set for March 22. Barry County’s Apportionment Com­ mission. setting the new districts for county commissioners, seeks more time from the Michigan Court of Appeals to do its job. The commission’s first recommendation was thrown out after former county com­ missioner Emmet Herrington filed an ap­ peal. March 11 The state decides to eliminate KBE Railway service to Barry County. Service will continue on 18 miles of the line in Kent County. Richard Guenther, superintendent of schools, says that state aid cuts will cause the requested 5.3 mill ballot proposal to be short of what is really needed in the school district. Guenther also says the district could save $56,000 in interest on borrowed money if school taxes are collected in the summer rather than winter. The federal government s free cheese giveaway dries up in Hastings before all July | The Michigan Supreme Court overturns the city s annexation of 40 acres in Rutland Township The township fought the an­ nexation since 1979. when a develooer proposed a shopping mall for the site west of the city. Sharon Vickery. 40. is named the new Hastings city clerk. After narrowly losing a 1 5 mill tax in­ crease. the Delton school board decides to go back to the polls on Aug 24 to ask for two mills Kevin Woods is elected chairman of the county Planning and Zoning Commission His election also automatically makes him a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission. City council unanimously overturns Mayor Howe s water rale hike veto. 60 citizens jam the council chambers, most supporting the mayor s action. The county clerk’s office is busy the next day handing out recall petitions which the mayor's supporters say they will use against council members Barry County is split in half under the newcongressional districts The city and nor them eight townships are placed in the Fifth District and the southern eignt townships are placed in the Third District. Thornapple-Kellogg Schools set a June 14 millage vole to ask for 16 mills Hastings school secretaries turn down the school board s request to reopen their con­ tract for concessions Donna Kinney, city clerk for 26 years. resigns. vine Hundred people were foi spring rains brought high water. for governor tc the Hastings Kiwams Club, where he blasts ‘ng government and high taxes and calls for a part time legislature Prosecutor Judy Hughes releases an opinion saying that Rae Hoare can retain her seat on the Social Services Board while running for c-junty commissioner Thomas Stebbins is honored at Hastings City Bank, where he served for 35 years He was elected president at the age of 39 and now heads into semi retirement as chairman of the hoard. F rank Walsh. S3, direct or of Charlton Park hF ». 7arS resi^n' af,er “qualms with he Parks and Recreation Commission over a proposed campground and road Jprry Smith of the Barn Count'. Sheriff’s Department is named Michigan's Peace Officer of the Year" May 27 Jan. 14 The Hastings City Council gives new Mayor Kenneth Howe a taste of what is ahead when it turns down some of his committee appointments During the first-ofthe-year .eorganizational meeting, the council also raises salaries of two officials above the mayor's recommendations. Jan. 21 Richard J. Guenther, 57, superintendent of Hastings Public Schools for more than 20 years, announces his retirement. The Hastings school board sets a millage election for April 26. but does not determine the amount of millage required. June 24 Protestors march on Citv Hall against the water and sewer rate hike „.d supporting Mayor Howe's veto of the increase The Hastings school hoard kills a neu millage proposal and cuts IB1? positions from the budget Delton schools ask for a 1.5 mill tax hike in a June 14 millage election Discipline Pac Man Computers Pay toilets 18 A grievance filed in November by school secretaries with the State Department of l.abor threatens something in the schools What? a b c. d Computers Sport* Volunteers Pushy bosses 19. One group wants less in Algonquin Lake. Another wants more What’ a b c d Motor boats Fish Turtles Water 20 Who did not quit his job in December’’ a b c d. Buzz Youngs Judge Richard Robinson Richard Guenther Ken Radant Score 16-20 correct • Excellent There is a good chance you could have the mayor proclaim an entire week in your honor 10-15 correct Respectable You are commended for your awareness of local events and for your civic pride There is a fair cnance you could have the mayor proclaim an entire day in youi honor 4-9 correct - So so. You probably commute here from Kalamazoo, and read the local newspaper on your lunch break Nice fry 0-3 correct Pick up the phone and dial 948-8051, and tell whoever answers that you want a one year sub­ scription to this newspaper Quickly \NSW ERS 1 a. 2 c. 3. d. 4 c. 5. d 6 b. 7 a. 8 b. 9. a. 10. < II b 12 d. 13. d. 14. C. 15 d. 16 b. 17 c. 18 c. 19 d. 20 a �The Hastings Bonner Thursday January 6 1983 -Page 5 Survey shows most residents are aquainted with school employees (Note: This is part of a series of weekly articles about lhe responses of 303 persons in the Barry intermediate School District (Delton and Hastings school district residents) to a variety of questions about public education. The local citizens were selected at random and interviewed last October in a telephone survey rafted Project Outreach, sponsored by the .Slate Board of Education and funded 0. tfi** State Legislature. ’ Project Outreach surveys haxe been conducted in a number ol intermediate school districts in lhe state. The survey's purpose is aimed at improving the public's confidence in education. All the opinions gathered will be used to help Male officials strengthen public education and to make plans for lhe decade, according to Project Director Ned S. Hubbell who prepared the written report from which this article is derived). citizens in the Barry Intermediate School District area are well acquainted with employees of the local public schools, ac­ cording to last fall's telephone survey results. "Tilts holds true both for those with public school students in their household and those with no students in lhe home." said Project Outreach Director Ned S. Hubbell in his written report. In respnse to the question, "Are you well acquainted with anyone who is an employee of the public schools in your community'''’ — 55.7 percent of persons surveyed in the Delton-Kellogg district said yes. In Hastings, 52.9 percent responded with a yes. "Those citizens who are in the middle or higher income brackets and are college graduates are more likely to know a school employee than are citizens in lower income groups or with less than a high school education,’’ said Hubbell. When the survey was conducted, the Fifty-four percent, a slim majority, of City's water well problem to face Hastings’ council Monday One project facing the Hastings City Council in 1983 will be to resolve problems with water wells three and four at Tyden Park, said Mayor Kenneth J. Howe during a recent interview. City Engineer Michael Klovanich said Wednesday that he is in the process of studying additional reports just received from hydrogeologist concerning details about the well situation and expects to present the council with more information at its Monday (Dec. 10) meeting. Sand and granduter materials have been observed in water produced from well four and the possibility exists in well three even though it recently received some rehabilitation work. Consequently, both wells have been relegated to emergency use only. Howe, when asked about the well problem in discussing his projections for 1983 last week, said he thought the purchase of sand separator equipment (a possible solution mentioned several weeks ago by consulting engineers) might solve the problem, eliminating the expense of Irving new wells drilled. “I don't see that we'll have to put down new wells. We'll have to buy some new equipment and do some remodeling of Lhe present structure to house the equipment. But. 1 don’t think we'll be talking much over $40,000 to $50,000. "Other cities have had major problems with their water wells because they haven’t used foresight. I think we re ahead of the game at this point and we'll be able to control our problems..," said Howe. In describing the well problem, he said, "wnpl we’re doing is pumping sand out of number three and four wells and it is a problem because the sand goes through :he pumps; the sand '•hews up the pump parts and that creates an additional expense and costs time, parts, and labor. It’s just not a good situation. If sand separator units were installed it would “settle the sand before it gets'into '.be pumping mechanism,’’ Howe said. "We re talking some money, but we do have money set aside for that purpose. We're setting pretty good in our water system." Hastings police chief offers tips Vandalism hurts everyone by Mark G. Steinfort Disciplinary and personal problems are also reasons for vandalism, along with racial and political conflicts Vandalism is everybody's problem, in­ nocent bystanders become victims in some instances. Students may receive inferior education because of equipment shortages and temporary school closings. Homeowners suffer inconveniences and loss of time and money. Taxpayers pay the bill for damage of public property. Customers pay for damages to businesses. Insurance rates go up. Parents and everyone in the community can help prevent the problem Parents can teach youngsters to respect the law. as well as other people's rights and propety. Parents can also be goxl exmaples by not breaking laws, making excuse for lawlessness, or being indifferent. Parents should also give their children plenty of love, give them at­ tention, encourage their endeavors, recognize their successes and help them learn from their failrues. Children also n-ed discipline Let them know what you expect from the, firmly and respectfully. The community can help by giving youngsters opportunities to fill their time constructively both at work and play. If a child has personal problems, such as deep insecurities, difficulties in relation­ ships. or drug problems parents should seek professional counseling for them. As individuals in the community we can minimize destruction by protecting our cwn property. Keep garages and gates locked, deport suspicious persons to the police. Cooperate with law enforcement personnel. Contribute your Lime and energy to youth programs. Although vandalism won't be stopped completely, we as citizens of Hastings can minimize it by working together as a com­ munity and within our families. Vandalism is the deliberate and pointless damaging of property Some mav think it is just mischievous, but it is more than that, it's a crime. Vandalism wastes ijoth lime and money, causes suffering, and even "death". Vandalism is an increasing problem in our country with a national loss over $1 billion per year. Most vandals arc youngsters with none being typical They come from varying walks of life and are both male and female. Grade school children at young as six and seven have been caught vandalizing schools, parks, and homes. Teenagers with ■growing up' problems act more desructively by misusing vehicles and spray painting graffiti in public places. Older youths are usually involved in the more destructive types of vandalism, such as to vehicles and machinery. More often than not, vandals work in groups. A person is more brave in a group and sometimes vandalizes just to impress his peers, or on a ‘dare’. Basic social problems and attitudes are usually at the root of the problem. Anger against society may cause a vandal to damage traditional things such as schools and churches. Boredom is a major problem for youngsters, leaving them with too much free time and not enough responsibihtes. Hastings School Lunch Menu NORTHE/KSTERN Milkshake Day! Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1983 Chicken Ala King over Biscuit. Buttered Peas. Michigan Applesauce with Cookie, Milk. JR. HIGH & CEN7 RAL Milkshake Daj! Wednesday, Jan. 12,1983Itahan Pizza, Buttered Green Beans, Tossed Salad with Dressing Chocolate Cake with Frosting, Milk. SOUTHEASTERN Milkshake Day! Thursday. Jan. 13.1983- Hot Turkey Sandwich, Mashed Potato with Gravy. Whole Kemal Com, Strawberry Jello, Milk Friday, Jan. 14, 1983 Fish on Bun. Tarter Sauce, Buttered Vax Beans, Potato Chips, Chilled Pears. Chocolate Milk. Monday. Jan. 17.1983Mexican Burritos, Nacho Chips, Tosred Salad with Dressing, Chilled Peaches, M Ik. NORTHEASTERN Milkshake Day! Tuesday, Jan. 18,1983Hot Dogs on Bun. Cheese Twist, Butte ed Peas, Assorted Chilled Fruit, Milk. SIZE LIMIT ON BASS The Nature! Resources Commission, at its meet­ ing on July 11. 1930. under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended, set the size limit on smallmouth and largemouth bass at 12 inches for o period of five years beginning January I, 1981, on all Michigan waters including the Great Lakes and connecting waters. Former county building razed (Next week's, topic will cover citizens' confidence in school employees and of­ ficials. > The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education gave final approval to a contract with its non-instructional personnel during Monday night's meeting, ending negotiations that began in March The pact- which covers about 70 custodians, secretaries, cooks, aides, and library assistants- calls for an across-theboard 30-cent-an-hour increase in the pay scale. The remainder of the new contract, involving fringe benefits and other areas, is similar to the old one. The employees, represented by MEASPA (Michigan Education Association Support Personnel Association), had led off last March's sessions asking for a 20 percent pay hike, along with other contract changes The board of education, on the other hand, had bought a wage freeze. After nine months, the two sides finally reached a compromise on the various areas, enabling an agreement to be reached. The board also approved a one-yearcontract with the 25 school bus drivers, calling for a 40 cent increase per bus run. Drivers will now receive $9.45 per trip. In other action, board members tabled a resolution to allow the school to collect 50 percent of the district taxes during the summer, rather than the entire 100 percent in the winter They will hold a special session on the matter Jan. 31. The proposed change comes out of a law, passed by the state legislature last month, that now allows a school district to split their tax collection. The advantages of splitting .the collection are better cash flow and savings in interest payments. "About 40 persons attended the (Monday) hearing on having a summer collection," said superintendent Cerald Paige. “Most objected to having it." Paige added that only four board members were at the meeting, prompting the post- ponment until all seven members could be present. "They (s.’so) wanted to study the resolution," he said. "It (the legislation) came up fast. They wanted to study the different aspects before making a decision.' Prior to the new law. a school had to wait until winter collection unless the villages and townships incorporated within the district Harmony singers to host quest night The Grand Kapids Chapter of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., an all male chorus of barbershop harmony singers will hold a "Get Acquainted" meeting for interested area singers on Tuesday, Jan. 11 at their chapter meeting room in the Masonic Temple Build, g. 233 E Fulton (comer of Lafayette) at 7:30 p.m. An interesting program will be offered and guests will have an opportunity to try their hand at singing barbershop harmony. All area men who like to sing and who can carry a tune are invited to attend the Jan. 11 meeting. For additional information, contact: Mr. Ray Grutter, 5407 Claudia S.E., Kentwood. MI 49508; <616 ) 5344273. 1st MORTGAGE MONEY AVAILABLE! home What’s happening? If you see news in he making, call theBANNER, and let us know ... 948-8051 Crews have been busy all week demolishing the Stamm House, located at the corner of Church and Court Streets The house was purchased by Barry County in July. 1974 at a cost of $27,000 to house various county offices, including the pro secutor and the drain commissioner. Last year, the county board accepted a bid of $2,000 to demolish the structure, to moke room for additional courthouse park­ ing. The home was built by Dr. J. C. Lampmon. a Hastings physician in the summer of 1905, and was owned by Robert Stamm when the county bought it. The county awarded the bid for demolition to Zane Mead of Nashville. Middleville school board signs contract Fixed Rate and Terms, know what your payments will be! Pay-off land contracts; COMMISSION ORDER (Under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) respondents who said they were well acquainted with a school employee were asked a follow-up question. They were asked ■ When it comes to expressing an opinion about the local public schools do they i employees i usually have a very positive opinion about the schools, somewhat positive, somewhat negative, or very negative opinion about the schools?" According to responses, most employees have a fairly positive opinion about the schools, the citizens said In a related question concerning citizens relationships with school employees tie plurality of citizens ,33.9 percent, said'they would most likely turn to a teacher for help if they had a general school-related problem or concern This was particularly true with respondents who have public school students in their households. Hubbell noted. In overall responses. 21 percent said they would seek out the school principal if they had a problem or concern; 16 percent said they would contact the superintendent rf schools, and 11 percent mentioned that they would contact a counselor in the school Detailed responses to that question in Hastings were as follows: 36 9 percent said a teacher: 21.7 percent, .chool principal; 14.3 percent, superintendent; fi.i. counselor; and 8.3 percent said it depends on the problem; 3.7 percent said someone else, and 4.1 percent said they couldn't say. In Delton, the response was: 25 6 percent, teacher 17.9 percent, school principal; 20.5 percent superintendent; io.3 percent, counselor; 14 1 percentsaid it depends on the problem. 1.3 percentsaid someone else; and 10.3 percent said they couldn't say. improvements; major agreed to a summer collection. A district can now make that decision by itself. Because of the one-time collection, along with the deferred method of state aid payments, most school districts have to borrow funds (against anticipated revenues) to maintain their cash flow. "A summer collection would save interest money on the borrowing," said Paige. "We would still have to borrow, but it shouldn't be as much." He said that the district spent around $90,000 on interest for last year’s loan, but added that the rate was a high one. "We wouldn't save that amount .$90,000) even with a summer collection," he said. There Has Been a Lot Said Lately ... ... concerning the Introduction and Current Availability of ... TWO NEW MONEY MARKET ACCOUNTS. High INTRODUCTORY Interest Rates are offered by Some Institutions that will change before you know it! The National Bank of Hastings is offering you these NEW ACCOUNTS that will pay you INTEREST that is competitive, with no confusion. FULLY GUARANTEED up to *100,00000 Won’t you come in soon and let us help you with your Financial Planning. purchases,- consolidation of debts,- or any worthwhile purpose. WE SPECIALIZE IN FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS A TION A I American Fletcher Financial Services ANK of CALL MR. TOM WATSON AT ... A S T1 \ G S 945-3424 West State at Broadway MEMBER FDIC All Deposits Insured up to $100,000.00 �The Hostings Bonner. Thursday. January 6. 1983 — Page 6 Woodland News Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Reuther and their daughter and son-in-law. Mr and Mrs Eduard Markwart, with Andrew and Mathew Mark wart, traveled to Highland, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, Dec. 29. While there, they visited with Mr. and Mrs Bradley Gillaspie and family and celebrated a late family Christmas. They returned to Woodland on Saturday, Jan. 1. The Singles 'N Couples Club of Zion Lutheran Church held a New Year's Eve party at the Woodland Lions Den. The den was decorated with banners, streamers, and balloons. Lots of food, including sloppy jues and egg sandwiches, snacks, '•cokies and candy, punch, coffee and tea. was served buffet style. Everyone played games such as Harts or Monopoly in small groups until nearly midnight when hats and horns were handed out to welcome the new year. Pastor Tim Rothfuss forced all the other Monopoly players into bankruptcy just before mid­ night. Everyone there enjoyed the evening. Roger Buxton underwent a week of tests in Pennock and Blodgett hospitals. He is nowunder treatment for gastric problems and low blood sugar. Woodland Food Co-op has elected Martha McCarthy president for 1983. The first board meeting, which will be for organization and reassignment of responsibilities, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 11. at the home of outgoing president, Cathy Lucas. Pastor Connie Hefflefinger of Woodland United Methodist Church and Welcome Corners Church visited her family in Cleveland, Ohio after Christmas. David Dunbar was guest preacher at both her churches on January 2 for the Sunday morning services. At the Marvin Kantner home, Ella ii still in Pennock Hospital as of this writing, although she is expected home very soon. Marvin has not yet gone back to work after h>s stay in the hospital with pneumonia, and son Eric is back at work this week. It looks like they are all recovering from the long seige of pneumonia that hit the family after Thanksgiving. by Catherine Lucas Community Education, were the schcol representatives at the meeting. The ministers would be available for counseling upon request from any student or parent The Sewing Circle of Zion Lutherar Church is starting its annual sewi.,g prcject for Lutheran World Relief and Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. Last year these ladies made over 100 quilts and a great many other items for nursing homes, needy families, foster care children, and overseas missiors. On Saturday, Jan. 8. Dick and Vivian Alierding are taking Pastor Timothy Roth­ fuss and Karen to visit their grandson, Timothy Jon Alierding. in Butterworh Hospital in Grand Rapids. The baby is growing stronger every week and may t»e allowed to come home in a few more weeks. The January Blood Pressure Clinic will te held at Woodland School library from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday. Jan. 10. This is a service of Lakewood Schools Community Education Department. The senior citizens dinner at Woodland School will be held January 13. Reservations can be made by calling Mrs. Galen Kilme:-. There will be entertainment A New Year's Eve F ellowship was held at the home oi Steven Sarver in Hastings by members of Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish. Seventeen people attenced the fellowship A short devotional was held and the rest of the evening included fellowship, food and fun until after midnight. Pastor Al Waterworth, twice the interim pastor for Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish and now fully retired, was the guest preacher at tha: church on Sunday. Jan. 2 A coffee fellowship followed the worship Many relatives and friends of Eva Stowell came from other parts of Michigan to attend her funeral on Monday, including several who are former residents of Woodland They were guests of the Woodland United Methodist Church for a meal before retur­ ning to their scattered homes Some of them were Mr. and Mrs Robert Brummler of Flint; Lester and Grace Nobles of Vicksburg, and their son, Gordon; Donald Hartman of Three Rivers; Linda Olson of Stanton. Jack and Betty Kruger of "parta. Rev Donald and Bonnie Fry of Marion; Ancil Crooks of Okemos, and Agnes Leffler of Grand Rapids Mrs. Agnes Leffler, who now lives at Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids, forme-. ]y lived on Carlton Center Road west of Woodland and was a cluse friend of Eva's for many years. Alter the funeral, Mrs. Leffler spent the night and Tuesday as a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crockford. While there, she was able to visit with Gladys Crockford who is now a resident of Provincial House in Hastings. Local Lions’ Clubs honor Smith Brothers Lorry Smith end his sons, longtime owners of the Smith Brother* Elevator Co. in Woodlond and I Lake Odessa, were feted and honored by Lien Club members of those two communities, along with the Sunfield Lions Club, Tuesday night it Cunningham Acres in Lake Odessa. Lorry Smith (left) received a plaque from (L-to-R): Ed Morkwart, president of the Woodland Lions, Jim Valentine, president of the Lake Odessa Lions, and Edgar Fleethom, president of the Sunfield Lions. The Smith Family, who helped start the local feed and grain concern 91 years ago, recentl sold their business. Banner photo Jacoby Family holds Christmas reunion NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING TO INSTITUTE A SUMMER PROPERTY TAX LEVY The Board of Education of the Hastings Area Public Schools hereby gives notice that a resolution of determin non to impose a summer property tax levy will be offered for adoption at the regular meeting of the Board to be held on January 17, 1983, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. in the Junior High Vocal Music Room. The resolution to be offered for adoption reads as follows: RESOLVED, that the Hastings Area Public Schools determines to impose a summer property tax levy on July 1, of each year in the amount of either the total or 1/2 of the levy of school property taxes, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall con­ tinue to be applicable for calendar year 1983 and thereafter, until revoked by the Board of Education. The purpose of the proposed resolution is to authorize the collection of either the total or 1/2 of the school property tax levy in July of each year. Currently the entire school property tax levy is collected in December of each year, although the fiscal year of the Hastings Area Public Schools commences on July 1 of each year. Adoption of the proposed resolution should diminish the necessity of borrowing funds for operating pur­ poses in anticipation of tax revenues to be collected in December. Respectfully submitted, Judith A. Lenz Secretary Dated January 6, 1983 — all <rf us going faster The telephone often replaces the slower, thought-provoking, hand written letter to a friend. Computers are replacing everything from company salesmen to factory jobs to now even school books all in the name of faster efficiency" We have -‘speed reading". Our very personal financial status is somewhere in a computer We do not take time to actually near the answer to our "How are you’’” spoken casually to a friend We hope he will say "Just fine, thanks” and be on his way — w hen inside he may desperately need to talk about the misery in his hear, or need a lew kind words to strengthen him in his depressed state of mind We do not touch or embrace him or cry with him. We don't have time to give of ourselves or to ourselves. We lose our lives on highways because we are in such a hurry to "get there". We hurry so fast on vacations that we must get back home to “rest up". We drown ourse'ves in drugs and alcohol because we can't keep up the fast, exhausting pace of our everyday lives We liken our desires to the lines of the song in which it says, "make the world go cway — take it off my shoulders" «r "stop the world and let me off." Because of our "fast and efficient" in­ dustrialization, the once clean air. where beautiful birds flourished, and the clean, clear rivers and lakes that once held fish and seafoods, have become polluted and dirty. Our ground is becoming dangerously saturated with toxic wastes from decades of quick, easy dumping Our trains and heavy tanker t-’icks carry toxic maienals through our cities and past our hvm-js .As already experienced in many nistances. an accident involving these mobile units has, and con tinue to, threaten our very lives daily We literally have a "tiger by the tail" in our nuclear warhead storage bins They are so powerful and potentially devastating that we are unable to disassemble them for our own safety — yet even more "echnologtcaliy advanced weapons are being invented Every super power already has an overabundance of horror which, if unleashed, either by intention or accident, can destroy every living thing. Have we gone too far. toe fast to allow ourselves the quiet luxury of reading to a child: slowly walking through the woods, lying in thick green grass and watching the cloudy, confidently looking forward to a future for our grandchildren’’ We are each caught up ir. our own cir­ cumstance and duty, which must be ac­ complished quickly We do no: have time for these quiet, treasured moments Our scientists are exploring space, perhaps to find us a "new world" in which to escape when we've finally "used up" nature's resources on our planet Earth Have we hurried so quickly that we now have no place to go? In our new year, let's resolve to reallocate our priorities. Let's lake time to recognize and enjoy the innocent delight m a child s face, love that friend and truely share his burden; learn again to see. feel, hear and touch. Let's know that love and compassion can be recycled" back into our own lives Lake Odessa News: Mr. and Mrs. Robin Lambert and sons. Eddie and Joshua, visited their parents over the holidays. Some time was spent with Bob and Virginia Crockford end some time with Jack and Dons Lambert. Both of the younger Lamberts are students at the New Tribes Bible College in Waukesha, Wise. They arrived in time for Christmas and stayed until after New Year's Day While visiting in Woodland, they attended the Candle Light Service at Zion Lutheran on Christmas Eve with Bob and Virginia Crockford wliere Bob sang in the choir that performed Handel's •‘Messiah". Lakewood Ministerial Association Church League Basketball Tournament begins at Woodland School this week. The league in­ cludes 12 teams from 11 churches around Woodland, Sunfield and Lake Odessa. Woodgrove Church has two teams. Three games will be played every Tuesday and every Thursday evening from January 4 through February 28. The games will be played at 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. end 9 p.m. each evening. The public is welcome at these games. The Lakewood Ministerial Association met at Lakewood High School, Wednesday Jan. 5, at noon, to discuss the possibilities of ministering within the high school during school hours. Bud Eckstrom, superin­ tendent. and Daryl Hartzler, director of To appreciate the world of antiques, one must also acknowledge history — past, present, and what is yet to come Our world is changing rapidly Industrialization has touched every facet of our lives It seems we no longer have time for the "aging process" — not even in our ow n lives and bodies We spend millions on superficial aids to "keep our y outh" Our elderly cannot live, or even die, in dignity Age is not revered m our society — when in actuality there is a wealth of wisdom and knowledge in our elderly . We cannot "stand still" long enough to explore and benefit from it Perhaps it's because they speak a little softer and walk a little slower and we haven't the time or patience to wait and listen Just as today, our ancestors went to war. worked, travelled, worshipped, loved, bore children and taught them reverence, tolerance, and self-defense Everyday tasks were more difficult, more slowly ac­ complished. and probably more appreciated when finished. Every new invention compelled speed. The telegraph replaced the pony express. The automobile replaced the slower horse and buggy From the time of the first successful Wright brothers flight, air travel has become more efficient, faster, and more com­ fortable Each new airplane design became sleeker and smoother to cut down w ind drag. The more advanced the design, the faster it flew. The term "living in the fast lane" denotes speed We have invented instant everything, from "fast food” to the fast-living “jet-set" Ernest and Lucy Jacoby of Hastings spent the Christmas holidays with their whole family in Michigan for the first time in over fi.e years. Their two sons and families, Chris and Joy Jacoby and daughter Jill of Ft. Lauderdale. Fla., and Stephen Jacoby and fiancee Sue Brandis of Pompano Beach. Fla., made a special flying trip north to share the holidays and relive the Michigan winter wonderland and partying with friends and family. The entire families, including the two Jacoby daughters; Jenneane and Bruce Pelon and daughter Holly of Dutton, were hosted by Jacoby daughter Lucerne, husoand Tom Cook and family — Scott. Brian and Elizabeth — of Lowell, for a holiday dinner at the Cook home. AU 15 gathered to dine and visit together at one time under one roof for the first time since all four children left the Jacobys' Hastings home to seek their independent fortunes. Both Ernie and Lucy thoroughly enjoyed the gathering of children and grandchildren and all shared in gift exchanging and good family fellowship. Hospitalized woman at Hillsdale Center Mrs. Walter (Ida) Perkins feU in her apartment and broke her hip. She is in the Hillsdale Health Center. Hillsdale. MI 49242 A note to her would be most appreciated Sue Oilowski, Mildred Shade. Ruth Peterman, Mike and Daw-n Reese enjoyed dinner and Christmas Day with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Reese and Jim. Callers were Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Shade of Lansing, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wacha, Jane and Jay of Sunfield. The Wacha family were en route home from Grand Rapids, where they visited his mother who was a patient in the Osteopathic Hospital. Joey Orlowski. Jr. spent the day with his father and other relatives at the home of an aunt, the Oscar Gonzales family. Shelby Irvin was in Grand Rapids Monday to have the heavy brace removed from his neck and shoulders and now has to wear a cervical neck brace for awhile. He reports for therapy at Pennock Hospital and also checks in with his doctor in Grand Rapids. He was injured in an accident on the farm and has been hospitalized since then and also spent some time at Mary Free Bed before being released to hihome. Mr. and Mrs. William Freedlund and family spent Christmas vacation with her parents. Mr. and Mrs Charles Chiodini, and other relatives m Detroit. Steve Wendzel. manager of the Lake Odessa Smith Bros. Elevator, was injured Monday in an accident at the elevator and w as taken to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Stalter of rural Clarksville arrived at Homestead, Fla. to welcome a granddaughter, Stacey Lee, who weighed seven pounds and three ounces, and was born December 23 to Greg and Colleen Hummel Great-grandmother is Mildred Shade and great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hummel of Lake Odessa. Greg is in the service and stationed at the base in the Homestead area. Mrs. Laurenc? Runyon of Sturgis sends holiday greetings to their Lake Odessa friends and enclosed a letter from her daughter, Betty, and husband who reside in Haiti. The Runyon family resided here when Rev. Runyon was pastor of the Congregational Church. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Shellman spent Christmas with their son, Clare, and family at Lake City. Robert Tingley of Farmersville, Tex. visited his son, Robert Tingley. Jr., and family, plus other relatives over Christmas. Florence Hunt was at the Marshall Meyers' home in rural Woodland over Christmas. Mona Veitch, who has been hospitalized, is now residing at the Provincial House in Hastings Holiday guests of Alice Archer and Genevieve Bowerman were Mr and Mrs Raymond Hummel and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Coleman, both of Freeport Visitors included Mrs Thelma Pew of Lansing, a house guest of Mr and Mrs. Glendon Archer who also were visiting. The Lakewood School District Senior Citizens dinner was well attended and the program by Jodi Farman and daughters was enjoyed. Plans are underway by local people to organize a Chamber of Commerce or something of that nature, and among those interested who attended a meeting are Mark Potter. Jack Mitchell, SteveGarlinger, Steve Keller. Frank PascareUa. Ron VanBuren, and Fran Huettman The group's next meeting is January 6. A Community Promotions Committee would be responsible for public relatiocs, getting the word out to the community in regard to local activities and projects. Mr. and Mrs. Charles VanDeVeJde and family entertained, as their guests, for a family holiday gathering Mi and Mrs Erving Wicks; Mr. and Mr;. Tom Swift and family of Grand Rapids; Pat, Jack, and Kelly Walkington; Mrs. Robert Tirgley and son; Penny Mays of Woodland, and Pam Tingley of Greenville, Tex . who was home for the holidays visiting her mother. Mrs. Jack Tingley, and family, other relatives and friends The Family Fare Store, owned by Howard Fate and Associates, will be making a changeover, but will still be a Fate family operation. Three of the Fate brothers and a brother-in-law are purchasing the business, but Howard Fate will continue as the prin­ cipal stockholder until the changeover. "Hats off to farmwives" by Steve Horton The ladies, behind the successful men, who man those productive American farms that, in turn, feed the country and several other nations, have gotten a recent accolade. One well deserved it should De added. The praise came from an article- entitled "Hats off to Farmwives”- published by the PCA (Production Credit Association) FARMING magazine. Based on research by a Minnesota farmer-professor, the article stated that "most highly successful farmers rate their wives as the No. I reason for their success". The research in the article involved in­ terviews with hundreds of highly successful farmers and revealed six qualities behind their accomplishments; Mate, Motivation. Management, Money. Marketing, and Mechanization. "A wife motivates and sustains her husband during the bad times," the article said, explaining the farmers' most oftmentioned reason for succees. "She's a stabilizing influence during the good times. And daily she helps him manage the farm." AU research aside, the report once more reaffirms that today's "ladies of the land” have been faithful bearers of that tradition handed down from their grandmothers and great-grandmothers- those stout-hearted women who accompanied their men into the wilderness, helping clear and plant the soil and fight off disaster to the homestead. A tradition of pulling together with mate as a team Anyone who's watched a 'Ma and Pa Keddie* movie could have told you the partner most responsible for keeping "hearth and home" on the"straight and narrow". Seriously though, growing up on a farm and with some family members still involveJ on one, the findings offer no startling revelation. The family's farmwives, as well as the ladies from neighboring farms, were never adverse to jumping into the agricultural fray They raised and tended the laying hens, cultivated corn, drove tractor during the hay baling, washed the milkers, fed the livestock, milked the cows when needed, planted a garden, and much more, along with their FAST Repair Service • Engraving • Watch Repair ' HODGES JEWELRY Your Full Service Repair Center 122 W. State St. Hastings Ph 945 2963 daily duties oi the household. I can remember my great-grandrnolher teUing of her milking their cows and taking the cans down to the road when the rest of the family was quarantined with scarlet fever And I can still see another grandmother, back when I was a kid driving the Furgueson up and down the cornfields, a tractor umbrella and straw hat shading her from the summer sun, cultivating the com For most farmwives, particularly the ones noted in the PAC article, much of those aforementioned duties are probably memory or. at least ones that are not as physically demanding The highly mechanized 5am operation of today has alleviated many of those chores that required an extra pair of hands 1 suspect though most today’s farm wives still keep a helping hand in or. are quite able to do so, if the need arise. In addition, many have taken occupations off the farm, providing their family with additional income, as well as giving themselves an added dimension their farming grandmothers and great­ grandmothers did not readily have The article noted, however, that the ladies’ main contribution, according to their mates, was one of a psychological and emotional nature, specifically: "motivating and sustaining them in bad times" and providing a "stabilizing influence during good times rather than just helping out when and where needed. Such support, of course, is beyond mechanization and is little ±fferent than similar support offered in earlier days by wives to their farming husbands The hvsbands also noted that their wives aided in the daily management of the operation, a task increasing more complex and difficult. No Goubt, for many of today 's farmw.ves the desk full of bookwork has replaced the chicken coop An interesting sidelight to the article stated that "most successful farmers mentioned adversity as a turning point in their farming careers" "In adversity, ' the Minnesota researcher explained " Loners leam thr'r own strength " Obviously! as the article showed, the teacher of that "strength" has been be«ide them, as well as inside them GILMORE JEWELERS , What’s happening? Watch Maker which will be gradually completed Fate's store has been in Lake Odessa since 1959. with other affiliated stores in Middleville and Carson City Formerly operated stores were in Remus and Ionia, with Tam Peacock as manager of the local store The Fate brothers are Paul, Steve, and William and Dan Croel. Lakewood Schoo) District students, teachers and all employees are back in school as of Monday. Jan 3 after their holiday vacation. The Lake Odessa Machine Products are closed for two weeks during the hoidays with all employees on vacation Rev. Randall Kohls spent part of the holidays at Green Bay. Wise and enjoyed a family gathering with his parents Roy and Marie Warner of Yarnell, Ariz send greetings to their local friends and say that tneir daughter. Anita, and husband were with them from California for the holidays If you see news in the making, call the BANNER, and let us know ... 948-8051 Pays the Highest Prices for... GOLD and SILVER Turn your old jewelry into CASH! Ph. 945-9572 102H»»Hng* S* �The Hostings Bonner Thursday January 6. 1983_ Page 7 e5— GaylenW. Haas __________________ LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Gaylen W. Haas, 69. of 606 First Street, died Saturday evening, January 1. 1983 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich. He was born on June 5, 1913 in Orange Township, the son of William and Violet (Courtney) Haas. He attended schools in Ionia County. He married Wilda Parker in Berlin Center. He was employed by the Ford dealership in Lake Odessa, the Smith Bros. Elevator, and at Oldsmobile in Lansing for 23 years, retiring in 1975. Mr. Haas is survived oy his wife, Wilda; one son, Arthur of Vermontville; one brother. Bernard Haas and one sister, Mrs. James (Achsah) Blochowiak, both of Lake Odessa; and three grandchildren Funeral services were held Tuesday. January 4 at 1 p.m. from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Rev George Speas officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Delton Area CEDAR CREK BIBLE. Campgnwnd Rnad. > mi. 3 . Pastor. Br-n( Branham Pl 'me 6232285 Sunday School at 10 a . Wornhip II a ir. . Evening Ser vice II 1 pm , Youth meet Sunday 6 p m . Wed. P.-ayer Bible 7pm DELTON SEVENTH DAY AD.'EN T1ST. Corner Pifer and Cedar Creek Rd PaulS Howell. Pastor Phone 948 8884 Saturday Service*. Sabath School 9 Ma m ; Warship II a m.; Wed 7:30 p m Bible Study and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODIST < Hl RCH. Pastor Elmer J Fam! On M-43 in Delton Service* Worshr 10 45 a m . Sunday School 9 30-10:30; Evening Service 6 p ni . United Meth odist Women every first Thursday. 7 30 p m : United MeUxxfiM Mm every vc-cood Sunday. 7 30 am INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Deilon laxrated on M-43 in Delton Paxtor Steve VanNalUn Sandy Campbell. Sunday School Director Sunday Schcof 10 a m . Family Worship and Bible Teaching 11 a m . Children'* Church, 11 a.m . Evening Service 6 p m Wednesday Bible Study at.7 p m . p m at the church-tylllJZI 3191 MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Corner M 43 and Milo Road. Doug Huntington Pastor Kt No. 3. Box 'ISA Delton. Mi 49046 Phune 671 4702 Sunday School 10:00 am. Worship Service 11:00, Evening Wor*h*p 6 00 p m. Wednerday Service 7 <»p m PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH. 10221 S Norm Rd Acron, from Pnaneville Garage Rev Bill Blair. Pastor .Sunday School loam. Morning Worship II am. Sunday Night 7pm Bible S>udy. Wednesday Service 7 p m ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, liaa Ftod. Rd IMura Father Ray Aller. C I l'--..__ U V .. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED .METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner officiating Phone 756-31*# Country Chapel worship Hi: 15 am . Sunday School 9 am; Banlield worship 11:30 a m COUNTRY IEUXiWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH Former Johnstown Town •htp Hall. Dowling Mark A Shriver Pastor Sunday School 10 am.. Worship 10:45 a m.. Evening service 6 pm Wed evening prayer 7 pm Fellowship dinner last Sunday of each month.2 iup.'n at the church Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 Fuller St.. M 79. Pastor James Sherm.in Suodai Sen ice* 4. Sunday School. 10 n m Morning Worship II am . E» rning Services. Yuulhtpm . Evening Worship 7pm. Wednesday mid week prayer 7pm. Wednesday caravan program 7pm Eva I. Stowell_____________________ WOODLAND - Eva I. Stowell. 81. of 6898 Jordan Rd., died Friday. December 31. 1982 at her residence. She was born August 9. 1895 in Reynolds Township. Barry County, the daughter of George and Rill (Lucas) Makley. She attended schools in Barry County She married Henry Ford Stowell on April 1, 1917. He preceded her in death on November 27. 1981. They lived and farmed all their iives in the Woodland area She was a member of the W'oodland United Methodist Church. United Methodist Women's Group, and Women's Birthday Club. Mrs Stowell is survived by two sons. Perry of Lake Odessa and Russell of Woodland; seven grandchildren; eight great - grand children; five stcpgrandchildren. and six great • stepgrandchildren. A brother. Guy. and a sister. Lulu, preceded her in death Funeral services were held Monday, January 3 at 1:30 p.m. from the PickensKoops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Rev. Connie Heffeifinger officiated. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH Hwy M 66 10 mi S of .Nashville. Kolx-rl Lee Shutt*. Pastor Sunday ’•■•iniiip .TCTvicr. i. pm lining 1‘eoplc .Meeting 7 no pm Evening Service; Wednesday 7:30 p m Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free counsel ing service on all problems Phone 616-756 3M6 or 963-1713 OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK Lscey. Father Ray Allen Phone 623-2490 San day Mas* at 9 00a m PEACE UNITED METrtODKT CHI RCH. at Barryville 4 miles W of Nashville on M-79 Steven Keil Pastor Worship Servu-e 9:15 a m . Sunday Church School and Coffee Fellowship Hr 15 a m ; United Methodist Women 1st Tuesday ach month ST CYRIL S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Robert F. Coretam. Ptstor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mau 9 3*i UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashville Phone 852 9719 Corner Washington and State Ixnnard F Putnam. Pas'or Services Sundays 9 4’> a m Mnmmg Worship to 45a m FeflowsiMp. Ham Churth .ScbooHur all ages 6 U.M Y> Jr. Hi and 0 M V F Sr Hi. Bible Hour all age*, let Wednesday 7 30 p m each month. United Methodist Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington, Nashville Rev J G Boomer Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Worxh-p II an a.m . Evening Service 6 oo pm. Bible Player. Wednesday. 7 n p tr. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillip. St P«*tor Uaur DvGrocX 652IXVIH <x 862 9035 Anuiunt Pout Don Hnr r. 652-9*IK Sunday Jkrvxm. Swndav School 9.45. Sundry Worship 11 a ra . Sanaa* Erratic Smrxe 7 pm W*dnaari>y night Bible Study 7 pm Bu» Muuitry Cui Doo Roww H52-9228 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Cloverdale Rd . 5 mile* south of Nash villr. •, mile East of M« Pastor Marvin Potter Phone852 0861 Sunday Service*. Sunday School 10 am Morning Service* II am ; Evening Service 6 pm; Cottage Prayer meeting1:30 pm Weanesiuv Woodland Area KHPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN corner of Barnum Rd anti M 66 Wiwxlland Pastor Ge >rfe Speas Phone 3677741 9 45 a m Worship: II a m Sunday School. Wednesday Prayer 6 pm. W M A 2nd Wednesday each month. Adult C.F . 2nd Saturday each month, gpm WOODGROVF. PARISH. Coat* Grove R»" famela Owen*. Pastor Phone 367 3324 Church School. 9 30 a m ; Wonhip Service. 10:45 a m . Holy Communion lint Sunday of each month Women's Fellowship first Thursday of each month at 10 on a m WOODLAND UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. Rev Constance Heffeifinger Phone 3n7-396l 9 15 am Worship Service; 10 30 a m Sundav School. 7 30 p m Wednesday UMYF Welcome The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hasting* and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. mturance lor your Life, Home. Business and Car E.W. BLISS COMPANY A Gulf -f- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodway • Hailing BOSLEY PHARMACY ''Prescriptions" -118 5. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home Corner of Walnut ft 5. Jefferson in Hasting* HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hos’ini*. Michigan FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7456 N Woodland Rd . Lake Odessa Pastor Richard Sessink Church phone 367462: Pastor * ±!«one 374-89M Sunday Mi ung Worship 10 oo a m . Sunday School 1115 am; evening service 7 ui pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 00 pm STONEY POINT FREE METHO DLST Wellman Rd at E Stale Rd Rev Douglas Demond. Pastor 532 E Thorn St.. Hasting*. Michigan 945S13D Sunday School h»:00 am Worship Service 11: DO a m Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phil Perkins. Paator 10 a.m Sundav School; 11am Morning Wor­ ship. Junior Church Nursery. 7 p.m Worship. Wednesday 7:30 pm Family Night Muswnary Society secund Friday. 7 p m Potluck Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH Ok' UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 196 Cherry St Pastors: Rev Jerry Drummond and Rev Dun Palmer Phone 765-5134 10:0) a m Sunday School. II 00 a m Morning Worship. Evening Worship 7 OU p m Wednesday ei entng prayer meeiingal Y.C.W Club's7.00p.m "A Growing Church For Coming 'xwd " GALILEAN BAPTIST, loeth St and N. Freeport Rd Phont MV57M 10 urn Sunday School; II a m Morning Worship. 7 pm Evening Service Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7»p m HOPE CHURCH OF THE BP ZTHREN. M 50 North of Freeport al the Kent-Ionia County Line Rev James Ktn»ey Morning Worship 10 a m . < ’hutch School Ham Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. Warn Morning Services; 11:15 Sunday SchoJ Thw are classes (or all MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. 708 West Mam Street Worship 10a m . Sunday School II 15 a m . Evening Worships p m. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy M 37. tost north of Middleville 795-9726 Rev Wesley Smith. Pastor Denni* Anderson. Paxtor of Youth and Education Sunday School 9 45 a m . Mornmg Worship 11 a m . Evening Service 6 pm NEW LIFE TABERNACLE 201 Russell St Rev Gary Finkbemer Phone 795-7429 Sunday Worship Service 10 a m and 7 p m . Wednes­ day Bible Study 7 30 p m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 at Parma lee Rnad. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 891 1585 Rev Charles Doornbo*. Asa is tant Paator, phone 795 3466 First Service 9am. Church School 10:15 a m . Secund Service 11 15 a m ; Even­ ing Celeoration 6pm ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Pbax 792 2889 Sunday Mass 11 a m PLEASANT VALLB V UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIS C. M 5u at Bell Rd Rev Lee R Palner tn a m Worship Service. II am Sunday .‘x'hool. 6 30 Evening Service 7 30 Wednesday Prayer Service MrCALLUM CHURCH Or THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST The launch >n the Wildwood" Otw Lok* Ro*l ?a*ior Gary Brook* Momm» Worship 11 a m . Sunday School 9 45 an. Ewang Senrvr 7 pm; Prayer Meeting and 5 outh Motinc 7pm Th-iraday. Women» Mi» aurnary Aawriatmn first Thurwiay of each month 9 30am Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE 6921 Marsh Rd 2 miles smith of Gun Lake Rev Dan Johnson. Pastor Larry Tungate Sunday School Supl Sunday School 9 45 a m Church Services II a m . 6 fm Evening Service*. Wednesday 30 p m SOCK 3 thru 6 grades; 7 6 m Adult Prayer and Bible Study us ministry weekh with Ron Moore Call 664-5413 for pick up MARTIN REFORMED CHURCH OF MARTIN !>nve in. walk-in Church with 24 Hour Prayer 'Thapel Rev Marvin Meeter. Pastor Worship Ser­ vice* lo a m and 7 Ji pm Sundav School II Hi m ST CRYIL A METHODIUS Gur Lake Father Dennis Bovlan. Pastor PhoneTtQ-2889 Saturday Ma»s5pm Sunday Mass9a m DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. Doster Road near Pine Lake Rev John F Padgett. Pastor Sunday W orship 9 30 a m and 6pm Su-kUi v School It am Youth fhoir meets each Monday 6 30 pm NT FRANCIS OF ASSISI EPISCO PAI. CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Mass Ram Church School 9 ,i ni Family Eucharist to j m Nursery loam . Midweek services a* announced Father Kurt Fish Viras 664-4343 Rose Maki_______________________ Alma E. Welcher__________________ Benjamin H. Cram Howard L Goodenough HASTINGS - Mrs. Rose Maki. 63. of 235 Muriel St., Hastings, died Friday. December 31. 1982 at Pennock Hospital She was boni August 13. 1919. the daughter of Alex and Barbara Meyers Mrs. Maki is survived by her husband. John, of Hastings; one son. Warren and Donna Maki of Holt; and two grandchildren Memorial services will be held at 1 30 p.m Monday. Jan 10 from the Hastings Church of the Nazarene. 1716 N Broadway Memorial contributions may be made to Pediatrics Ur.it. Pennock Hospital, in care of Mrs Jane Woodliff. 527 E. Williams. Hastings BATTLE CREEK - Mrs Alma E Welcher. 90. of 4600 Frwn Rd., died Wednesday. January 5,1983 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility where she had been a patient since February 25.1981 Mrs. Welcher was hern June 8. 1892 at her Fruin Rd. address, the daughter of William and Mary (Ryde) Willison She had lived in the same home all of her life until entering the Facility She married Vern J Welcher on July 1. 1914. He died March 21. 1976 She did housecleaning in the Battle Creek area annd was a homemaker. She was a member of the Dowling Country Chapel and a former member of the Barry County Farm Bureau, the Senior Citizen's Club of Lacey, and the Lacey Birthday Club. She is survived by a son. Donald E. Welcher oi Dowling; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren A son. Floyd Welcher. died during World War II while serving in the USAAF. Funeral services will be held Saturday. Jan. 8 at 11 am. from the Hebble Funeral Chapel. 123 W Michigan Ave . Battle Creek Burial will be in Bedford Cemetery Friends may meet the family from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. Jan. 7 at the funeral home. BATTLE CREEK Mr. Benjamin H Cram. 76. formerly o( Lake and Ridge St. Battle Creek, died Saturday. January 1. 1983 at the Calhoun County Medical Care Facility w here he had been a patient since 1977 He was born October 29. 1906 tn Barry County He married Mamie Mathieson on June 30. 1956 She preceded him m death October 25. 1979. He farmed for many years in the Lacey and Climax areas and was employed for about ten years at Community Hospital in Battle Creek Mr Cram is survived by four step­ daughters. Mrs Virginia Harrington and Mrs Florence Noteboom of Delton. Mrs James (Vivian) Livingston of Lacey, and Mrs Darlene Adams of Battle Creek, many stepgrandchildren and great - stepgrand­ children; and one sister. Mrs Clara Wickwire of Florida. Graveside services were held Tuesday. January 4 at 11 a.m. at BanfitK. Cemetery Pastor Richard Wahl officiated Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, with envelopes available at the Williams Funeral Home of Delton VERMONTVILLE Howard L Goodenough. 72, of 650 S Mam. Ver­ montville. died Thursday. December 30.1982 at his home He was bom December 3.1910 in Ionia County, the son of Lewis and Barbara I Crowel i Gaodenough He married the former Serena Dillenbeck on February 7. 1936 in Ango.a. Indiana He was a member of the VennontviUe Umied Met^ud-st Church Mr Goodenough is survived by his wife. Serena, two sons. Loins of Huntsville. Ala , and Larry of Colorado Springs. Colo . three daughters. Mrs Gwen Lewis of Bellevue. Mich . Mrs Ray i Jackie) Hill of Colorado Springs, and Mrs William Helen > Swiger of Charlotte. Mich . 19 grandchildren, five great - grandchildren, and two sisters. Mrs. Max Reva .* V an Houten of Lake Odessa, and Mrs Harry <Verai Wells of Elkhart. In­ diana Funeral services were held Monday. January 3 at 2 p.m from the Vcrmontrille United Methodist Churcn Rev Moliy Turner and Rev Floyd Fisk officiated. Interment was in Lakeside Cemetery. Lake Odessa Arrangements were by Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Michael Chaffee__________________ HASTINGS - Michael Clarence Richard Chaffee, infant son of Michael and Diane (Slateri Chaffee of 3805 River Rd.. Hastings died at birth Friday, December 31. 1982 at Pennock Hospital. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandmother. Mrs. Lorraine Chaffee of Hastings; maternal grand­ parents. Richard and Lois Slater II of Middleville; maternal great - grandfather. Richard Slater. Sr of Middleville; and maternal great grandmother. Mrs Elga Gardner of Grand Rapids. Private family services were held. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Hastings Area NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH, onrner of W«odrhool and Wm« Rd* l‘».ux Mark Aide .519 Buehkr Bit Hum. 7658287 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a m . Earning Serwr 7 p.m.. Prayer Serrirv W'rdnoday 7 pm. Nunrry prnvxkd Cor ail aervKra CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 N Broadway Rev James Hilgen dorf. 2t>7 W Ind Hills Dr Sunday School 9 45 am. Morning Worship II a m . Sunday "Showers of Blessing WBCH 8:45-9 00 a m . Evening Service 6:30 pm . Wednesday MidWeek Bibk- Study. Youth and Children* Service* 7 pm Hastings Area ALGiiNQl'IN LAKE WBLE ChuRCH. 2625 Ai-imet Rd Dirk Taggart. Pvtor Church phixw U1S-MH2 Sunday S-Tx-J 9 45 a m Wi.rdim Ham. Junu-i Churrh 11 a m F.vming Wardup 7 p m . Nunwrv for al! arrvires HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall St . Hasting* Rev Marvin Si--kmiller Phone MS-5197 Service* Sundav School io w a n Morning Worship tl ra. . meeting 7 30 p m we will be holding REVIVAL Meeting* Sept 30 thru Oct 10 each night at « 30 Rev Richard Gremdlton front Jasper. Ala will he the evangelist FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 308 E Woodlawn. Hasting*. Michigan 948 SIMM Sunday Service* Sunday School 9 30a m Marring Worship in 45a rn Evening Worship 6pm Wednesdav Family Night Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 on pm Sacred Ikxind* Rehearsal 8 3P p m Sunday morning service broadcast WBCH BAHRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan .1 David Walker. Munster 945 2ww Sun .Service-, in a m . Bible .Study Ham Evening Sr*vicr» 4pm Wednodav evening Bible Study? p in ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 8U5 S Jeflenon Father Robert E < on»ani Pastor Saturday Mas* 5 15 p m hunday Mjxht Ham and II a in Conlessions Saturday. 4.3Uto3 p m HASTINGS GRAtt RR17THREN. 600 Powrll Rd Rum»B A Sarver. Paatcr P?.ww 945 9224 Uirdup arrww 1030 a m rvwung '■*• PSI. rl»-ae.. for all agr* luncay. l-uvid'r.yr, Mewting 7 uopm WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST. 3185 N Broadway He' Constance Heffeifinger. Pastor Pb 367 3961 Church School 9 30. Worship Service 11 a m , Senior MYF 7 p m Thursday evening starting at 7 pm Choir. U M Women: Welcome Circle third W ednesday of month. I p m HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 9iM Terry Lane Phone 945 8884 Saturday aervices Sjlib-jih School 9 30 a m Worship H am Tuesday • Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 7 30 p m FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway Rev Davin D Garrett Phone 948 2229 Parsonage. 945-3195 Church Where a Chriatiar. espenence makes you a memtier 9 45 a n Sunday School. 10 45 a m Worship Service. 7pm Fellowship Worship. 7 p m W ednesday Prayer ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on MrCann Rd in Irving Sunday Morning prayer at 10 30 Holy Communion at 1 I dO FAITH TFMJ1.E ClIRtSTlAN CENTER. 27VI S Wall Ukr KI tM-41. ji»t 3 miw ■>ulh of HMtingal P.oMor L>rry Nilvrrmnn A*-«r PaMor AILui Welch Sundav S h<«.l fnr all age* at 9 :kl a m. Morning Worst ip 10.30 a m.. Ev>t ing Service 6 «l p n . Tuexlay Nig) i I’ra'rr. Pnuwa-ui Wont ip Server 7 no p m. Thursday Night Worship Smicr 7 i»i pm "Words of Truth' radio hioadca*! daily rl 2 p m on WIIH'FMlMfill HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Boilwood and East State Rnad. 945 9121 Rev Ikmald L Brad. Pastor Sunday School W HO a m Worship Service ll oo a m livening Service6:oopm Prayr. Meeting? «> p m Wednesday EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner Broadway and Center St Tlx- Rev Canon John F Frrgueson. Rector Services Sundav. Mas* and Church School 10 a m . Wed 7pm Prayer Group. Thur* 7pm Mass and Healing Service. 8pm Adult Seminar FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Grand St Mark J Highman. Paator Ph 9462828 Sunday Srhncl. 10 a m . morning worship and rhildrra'a church. II am. ycxit hmertinga. 5pm evening wixnhip. 6 p m Tnuraday Prayer meeting 7 p m . Thursday Xm . Uaw, and Primary Advea turea 7pm Nursery provided for all aer vicea We welcome alT HA? •N<..SCHH1NTIANCH< Ht H |U2 E WotauMwn Ave Mun-irr Nnxi H- vi» Sun-lav Wondup ftJU am FeUuw«hip 1(1 311 U> 11 (*■ a m Hihle S h>ail 11 <XI a m U> 12<»i mem Wednred.iv Blhle Studv and Fi-llmship 7 30 Ui 8-'*l pm Phnn945-207*1 ut 1MBY UNITED METHODIST ( Hl RCH .1 miles E on M 79 Slevin Reid Pastor Sunday Church School io Hi .i m Worship Nervier 11 m t'nitrd Mettoodml W'rxnro l»f Wednesday each month BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 am Worship Service Ham. Prayer Service Thur* day 7pm CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS Meeting al :xr2 E Bund Sundav Sscrameni meeting 9 oo a m Sunday School in 00 a in Branch President David McMomglr Phone 1-688-9849 or 915 4154 FIRST UNITED METHuDIST CHURCH Dr Myron K William*. Minuter M»a France* Home, Director of Chnrtian Edur Sunday. Jan 9 9 30 a ra Church School. IftSO am Coffee fellowship. 1030 am Radio Bnmdcart. WBCH. 11 00 a m W'or ship Sermon "Have You Raally Bern Baptued'*" Communion 5-00 p m Youth Choir. 6:00 pm Jr k Sr Fellow ahina. 7 15 p m C.mfirmaticn Claaw Monday. Jan 10 7 <X) p.m Finance meeting, office 7 00 pm Buy Smote Tuesday. Jan 1! 12 mxm Hi-nonevi r peitlix k and prngran. 2 45 pm Lanamg Dutnrt Council on Mimeirw. meeting Wrdneaday. Jan 12 • 6 45 a m Mena brvakfaM A Bible atudy, 9 am United Methodiat Women Eucutive Board. 1150 am United Mrthodut Women luncheon 2 30 p m Carol Choir. 7 00 p m Work Arwaa. 8 ‘)0 p m Council on Mima tru-e Thunday Jan 13 - 2 30 Spirit Choir 7 00 Chat cel Choir GRACE UTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St. Mrhad Arum. P».or Phone 94MMI4 Sunday. Nm 7 - S 45 Church School all age* 1IH"J Woeahip Bd Chnatian Ed A SCS Staff after Monday. Nov H • 700 Aduit lafu Wediwwday. Nov 10 • 9:3*1 Wordwitcheri Thuradav. No*. 11 4:15 Chiidrvr.'* Choir. 7 30 Senior Choir Fniay No/ 12 8.« pin Its Youth Grr u.i HaymJe Saturday . Nov 13 II ,10 Cori'umatieei 6 HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 22U Wr*t Collax SI Bihle Uxiurr 9 :«i a m Waichlimer Study Io 45 a.m . Tueaduy CixigregaiHxi Bible Study h pit. . Thurxfav Thewralic Srhmi) 7..9I, Service meeting 8 »i ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. V.ltr Rd . Wood lam! Timothy KothfuM. Paaw Thun . I»*e 23 Seume Choir. 7.30 p m . Fncay. Dee 24 Candlelight ServieWCaw taU •Mrwaaii.' 7 pm.Sat. Dr- Z’> Chnotiu> Day Wnnhip 10 30 am . Sim . Dee 26 Sunday School 91-5 am Wonhipf FeHowahip 1030 am Mon Thun. Lut ver D ague Diatrrt Conventxm FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Having* M.ch Willard H Cww Minister EiU-n High-*. Dir Chrmian Ed Sunday. Jin 9 • Morning Wonhip 9.30 and 11 00 Nurwry |-m.xlrd Bnmi'wx of 9.«> tm'nover WBCH AM and FM 9 30 Cbarct School Glaum* for all Igm 1030 Coffee Hour in churrh dining room 1033 Child ren'n Choir practiee 6 .10 Junior High Youth Felknr*hip at tb» churrh 6 30 Senior High Youth Frllnwahip at th* chutrh 8<Xi Training S.mnn fw and Duorona nominee* at the manor. 1O04 W ■ irwn Mu-vday 7 30 Soaaion nie-t» Tuoeday - 7 00 Eagle Scout Court of Honor m Memorial Hall Evwywie wrkwnr Weeneeda v 3.30 StewanMip Committee meeting 7 30 Chantrl Choir pn/tice Thu-aday 6 30 Kirk Choir pract r» 7.30 Kery gm* Bible Study Coune WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W State Rd (Old Al*xiqtur SehooD Paator Jeff Arnett, phone home. 9467792. churrh 9462549 Sunday Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worahip 10-45 a m . evening aorvice 6:30 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South at M 79 Kenneth R Vaugh* Paator 945-4995 or 945 3850 Sunday «-hed<ile 9 30 LMk>w*tup and coffee, 9 55 Suw>» S hoo' 1100 Morning Wwahip. 6 30 Youth Mnetuig*. 7 00 Earning War •hip N' irwery far all aerr.caa. tranaporutaon provnied to and (ram morning wrviraa. Helen Vaught chw director, prayer meeting 7pm Wednenday GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 8 Hanover. Haeti.igi Leonard Davia. Paator Ph 13462256 or 94MM29 Sundav Sundav School 9 45 am. Worahip 11am. Youth 5 p m . Evening Worahtp 6 p m . Fellowship and Coffee 7.15 p m Nunery for all aerwcea Wednwxlay CYC g:45 pm. prayer and Bible itudy 7pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY <» GOD. 1674 Writ Sute Road Paator J T Crawner Phore945 22K*. Sundav School 9 45 a m . Worahip 11-00 am Evening Serva-e 6 p m Wednesday I'rniwe Gathering ~ p.m tO9 1 HE KPA IV Al. < IH KI || iFall i..~l.4i I71onu>ji«m< -nu-i Rd.. Suuhii m-ni.iug ~»v«< HNlhvmn* 1039 am r.vt-nitig wnviw. -*an**lMli 7.30 iim . woud.il Viutii M--Him <>.in p.m . Widm-wtn Hii-I-- Minh -ud 1‘rnyer Heeling Mt 7 :|ilp m RTORGANIZPJ) CHURCH OF JENUS CHRiST OP LATTER-DAY SAINTS. 8 Jeffrraun al Walnut Kenneth Colburn. Paator Home‘WH-K’al? Sundav School 10 am .Worahip 11 am Minnie Berry ____________________ PLAINWELL - Mrs. Minnie Belle Berry , 78, of 11285 Four Mile Rd., died early Tuesday morning, January 4. 1983 at Wildwood Acres Adult Foster Care Home, where she had been a patient since December 7. She was born April 14. 1904 in Cass County, the daughter of George and Ellie (Bennett) Sylveste;. She married Charles Berry on June 3.1925. He preceded her in death on October 26.1966. She had lived in the Pine Lake area for the past 40 years and was formerly of the Schoolcraft area. She was a member of the Pine Lake Helping Hand Club. Mrs. Berry is survived by several nieces and nephews. Services were held Thursday, January 6 at 11 a.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Rev John Padgett officiated. Burial was m Schoolcraft Cemetery, Schoolcraft. Wesley G. Werner DELTON ■ Mr. Wesley G. Wemer. 74. ol 79 Woods Trail Rd., died Saturday. January 1. 1983 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo where he had been a patient for the past month. He was bom September 5, 1908 in Fennville, the son of John and Nellie (Lawton) Wemer. He was formerly of Kalamazoo and had lived the past four years in the Delton area He was employed at Kalamazoo WMCA where he retired in 1976 ’ He married Kathleen Miller on October 17, 1936. Mr. Werner is survived by his wife. Kathleen; two daughters, Mrs. Darlene Dav.son of Portage, and Mrs. Charles (Ne’lene) Sabourin of Alpena; four sons, Ronald and John Wemer of Delton and Perry and Franklin Wemer. both of Kalamazoo; 13 grandchildren; three great - grandchildren and two sisters. Mrs Gladys Hamacher of Kalamazoo and Mrs Vivian LaRent of Florida. Funeral services were held Tuesday January 4 at 2 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton Rev. Elmer Faust officiated. Burial was in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Samuel Schwartz THE NOTE OP PRAISE (The New Note!. 12223 Chief No-joday Rd . Gun l-ake are-i ThniNiav night Bible atudv 7 pm 7957HM Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Vecdci Road I Mile Soulb ol M 5i> between Darby and Na»h Rcadn Pa Mor. BhISlevms Phonef«3-Z.15 10 a m Sunday School. 11 a m Morning Wnrhaip 7 o'clock Sunday evening worahip. 7 3o p m Wednesday Prayer Servic* LAKEWOUD H.AITLST P-tor Daryl Kauffman. .M74555 Acroae from tl* high arlroui. 7180 Vehe Rd. M 50 Sunday S>IhmI 10.00 a m Wcrahip Service 11 00 a in Evening Servrr 6 30 p m. W ertnearia v Pr*y-*r Meeting 7JRJ p ra I-AKEWTJOD UNITED METHODIST Hw, M M). W nufe W m M-66. Lake Odoaaa Rev J*me* Hulett. Paator Worahip 8.30 and 11 a m; Evening Service at 7:30 p.m ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH. I-ike Odessa Father (Sinald Weber Admin istrator 374 8374 or 374-7405 Saturday Ma** 5 3u m Sunday Matses 8and lo W'OOHHt RY UNITED HRETHRPuN. p»l oil M4ui N <d M-511. m Village of Wnudhory Paator Duane Walter l*h«w :t74.727.l Wwsbip wevue 9 «> am. Sundai Nhonl 19 45 a m . Ymilh Prlkrw -hip W rdiw-wlay 7pm. Biike Study end I'rsyer Semi- Wednesday 7pm CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner ol 1st and 2nd Ave laike Odessa Pastor George Speas Phone 374 8756. Sunday Morning Worship Service ll uo a m Sunday School !U (M a m Evening Service - 7 30 p tn Wednesday Eve • Prayer Meeting 7 30 p m FAITH STARTS YOUR NEW YEAR IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION j3v now you’ve probably dismissed Those resolutions on your list; But since the year has made its start, There are suggestions to impart: Be punctual for every date; Don't make the other person wait. Be generous and help the poor; Avoid conclusions till you’re sure. Accomplish something every day, And also take the time to pray; To thank the Lord for what you own, And all the blessings you have known. These actions are among the best. Your House of Worship will attest; And there you'll find, if you’re sincere, No better place to start the year. — Gloria Nowak ELGIN, ILL - Mr Samuel Schwartz. 62. of Elgin, III., formerly of Hastings, died Saturday, January 1, 1983 at his home, after a long illness. He was bom September 9,1920 in Hastings, the son of Joseph and Sarah Sch­ wartz He attended Hastings schools and graduated from Michigan State University with honors During World War II, he served as a U.S. Naval officer in the Pacific. An engineer with many patents to his ciedit, he was employed by Eaten Corp, in Elgin where his last held position was as manager of planning. His wife, Jane, and children, Sara, Ann and Daniel, will be at their home to receive friends. Lawyers warn of fight Hickman refers to a Nov. 1 letter to the Educational Secretary Association Grievance Committee from Dr. William Baxter, school board president, and board member Larry Haywood "Weighing all the facts from our meeting of Oct. 28. w»j found that hours worked by secretaries and the use of volunteers and CETA trainees and-or student help is strictly a management function. However, we see that these areas of concern could be negotiated items and suggest that they be added to the proposals for discussion at the bargaining table.” According to Hickman, that opportunity for discussion would come up in 1984 when, he says, the secretaries contract expires "Does that sound to you like the board is saying 'Fine, we're willing to sit down and negotiate about this?' It sounds to me like they're saying "By the way ladies, bring it up Margaret Hunderman SHELBYVILLE - Mrs. Margaret Hun­ derman, 57, of Shelbyville, died December 31, 1982. She was bom in Zeeland, Michigan on March 10, 1925. She was an active member of Calvary Church of Wayland, a>id the Bible Club Movement. Mrs. Hunderman is survived by her husband, Bernard; her children. Win and Bette Madison. Ron and Jayne Sp ckenagel R.ck and Laura Hunderman, all of Gun Lake Tom and Suzi Failing of Grand Rapids. Mark and Barb Hunderman of Charlotte, and Jim Hunderman at home; nine grand­ children; three brothers John Akkerman of Grand Rapids, and Tony ami Harold Akkerman of Grandville; mother and fatherin-law. Mr and Mrs Nick Hunderman, Sr. of Byron Center; and many nieces and nephews Fur.eral services were held Monday af ternoon, January 3 at the Calvary Church of Wayland. Rev McGee officiated. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Bible Club Movement. Envelopes are availaoie at the Aicher-Hampcl Funeral Home of Wayland Pearl K. Matthew* HASTINGS - Mrs. Pearl K. Ma:toews, 87. died Thursday, December 30, 1982 at Pen­ nock Hospital She was bom tn Hastings Township. Barry County on Febtuary 13, 1895, the daughter of Andrew and Martha Johrston' Kennedy. She graduated from Hastings High and Barry County Normal schools. She married Eldon Matthews on Nutvmber 23,1926. He preceded tier in death on November 2. 1958 She taught school .n rural Barry County for 25 years. She also served as Hastings Township clerk for 10 years. She was a member of the National Michigan and Barry County Retired Teachers Association. She also was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hastings and a former member of Martin Methodist Church where she established the first Vacation Bible School and taught classes in Sunday school for many years Mrs. Matthews is survived by one son, Daniel Matthews of Hastings; two daughters, Mrs. James > Martha > Adams of Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Kenneth (Margie) Struin of Battle Creek; 14 grandchildren; eight great - grandchildren; and one brother, Andrew Kennedy, Sr. of Hastings. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 1982 from the Wren Funeral Home Rev. Dr. Myron Williams officiated. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be m«*de to the American Heart Association or Muscular Dystrophy (Continued from Page 1) when we reopen the contract in 1964 " “We’re not saying the board is evil...We're just saying that before the board makes these unilateral changes, they have to bargain with us,” says Hickman “What bothers me is the typification that somehow the secretaries are idiotic enough to waste taxpayers money, and that there ia no legitimate grievance basis for the com­ mission to isfiue the charges against the board. This filing was done after consulting with MERC first, and with mz." says Hick­ man. “They didn't file this charge lighly by any means." The Hastings Secretarial Association represents 11 secretaries, each of whom makes S7.04 an hour The hearing is scheduled lor 10 a.m. Monday, Room 110 of the Leonard Plaza, 309 N. Washington St, Lansing. Hastings Manufacturing The company, which manufactures piston rings, automotive filters and Casite products, has said that it needs contract concessions lo stay competitive in the future, especially in the filter area, where all of its competitors are located outside of Michigan Andrew Johnson, treasurer, said, last week, that all of the firm's competitors in the piston ring industry have distribution cen­ (Continued from Page 1) ters that are not under the union's master contract and most competitors have secondary manufacturing facilities Witham said that most piston ring manufacturers have completed recent negotiations and received "varied" concessions. The company has 377 union employees and 122 salaried employees in Hastings. The present contract expires Feb. 1. Nation's 22nd census of agriculture begins this week The 1982 Census of Agriculture gets un­ derway this week with the mailing of report forms to farmers and ranchers in the *0 states, the Commerce Department's Census Bureau announced today Farmers and ranchers are being asked to report on their agricultural operations during *982 and to ret urn the form by Feb 15. 1983 The 1982 census is the nation's 22nd agriculture census in a series that started in 1840. For the first time in a mail agriculture census report forms will reflect regional cropping patterns to make reporting easier Farm and ranch operators will be asked to report the acreage in their operations, form of ownership, type of organization, location of the place, use made of the land, and when their operations began Other questions will cover livestock and poultry inventories and sales, amount of government crop loans, crop acreage, amount harvested, and value of crops and livestock sold. �The Hastings Banner. Thursday January 6. 1983 — Page 8 — PARK TWO The days and times of Irving Charlton “THE PARK” by Keith Mead "The Park” as Irving always referred to it was a large barn. I said "of course, as long it. is the tract of land consisting of nearly 200 In tfie early ’30s and throughout he acres on the north side of the Thornapple decade, the country was in a “great River on what is now known as Charlton depression” and money and jobs were Park Road. scarce. Theie was wood to cut to earn from The land lays along the river in an easterly 35 cents toll a cord of 16" wood or men could direction and along ’he lake to the earn $1 to $1.50 a day working on a farm 1 •narrows’, then angles in a northerly know of some men working in factories in direction to "Sundago Park". There are 1935 for 15 cents an hour, ten hours a day, six some l«x to miles of over and lake days a week, $9 a week. A man working or a frontage farm by the month got his room and board Prior to 1937, the land along the river was and $25 a month in the summer anu $15 in the known as Indian Landing. There had in winter. earlier days been an Indian Missii n on the Mr. Charlton had been interested ir. toe hill north of the river. pioneer and Indian people from a very early In the early 1900s, the land consisting of date in his life, and collected relics all his two farms was purchased by members of the • life. After giving the land to the county with Jacobs family from Indiana. Charley Jacobs the stipulation that they finance the building lived in the house on the south side and of a museui. building and he would fill it Edw ard Jacobs lived in the north house. (which he surely did) and supervise it, he In the early 1900s, two families, Ignatious really went at it — “collecting relics” in Jacobs and son Charles, came from Indiana earnest and purchased the land now known as in addition to his great interest in pioneers Charlton Park (two farms). The one nearest and Indians, he was verv interested in the river was for many years called “Indian baseball games. He was always busy finding Landing" The Indians could ford the river players and getting up games which were on horseback near where the Charlton Park played every Sunday in the summer and at Museum now stands. all Indian and Pioneer Picnics held on the park Teams came from Lansing, Battle Ignatious Jacobs had been a mint farmer Creek, Grand Rapids, Hastings, Veron the Kankakee marshlands near the monh’ille, Nashville. Freeport, Lake Odessa Kankakee River in northern Indiana, coming and pthers Large crowds attended these to this location because of a movement to gam«jis and many local young men played. I dredge- the river where it forms at Thor­ will qot attempt to name them all, however, napple Lake and lewer the Lake. This would Merl? Varney, who worked for him many drain the lowlands along the river for far­ years and stayed with him and knew him ming (muck;. Because of legal disruptions, well.jwas one of the best "shortstops" in the the plan was abandoned. country at the lime. I owe gratitude to Mr. Charles Jacobs, a son, lived on the Indian Varrtey for a large amount of information in Landing farm near the river. Later, the this (narrative, along with others. Archie I gnat jus Jacobs family mpvcd into Hastings Martin was a very good fastball pitcher in and another son, Edward, came from In­ those days and pitched many games there diana and formed a farming partnership from. 1937-1940S. with Charles. This farming operation was Archie and Millie moved on Chariton’s sold at an auction in 1923, the last time the farm in March of 1937 and were there two or property was fully a farming operation. three years, and worked the ’and. Edward moved his family to Akron, Ohio The Cogswell boys, Morris and George, and several years later, the Charles Jacobs being cousins, and Albert Bell played on family moved to Hastings and the farms Chariton ’s team at times, the Marshall were sold to Irving Charlton. brothers, and the Maurer brothers, Ed and (Note: It was here on the Indian Landing Francis "Bug” from Barryville area, John Dull,! Jr., Elmer "Duff” Laubaugh, a Mr. farm that the present publisher of the Banner and Reminder was born and spent Davis umpired and his son played, Mr. his early years.) Tuckler, Mr. Aspinall from the Carlton Aside from the land that is low along the Center area, and Norman Keller from lake and river, the land is very hilly and Hast ngs. who was a good catcher. It would “stony" Back north from the river and east lie impossible for me to remember them all from the upper entrance road are several but ;hese are ones I remember. I never acres of muck land. In the early 1930s, played for him, I was brought up by a strict Charlton and men then working for him, Free; Methodist great aunt until I was ten yeari old and Sunday baseball games were a among them being Merle Varney, “Ping" Taylor and others, cleared the "marsh" of strict no-no, so I never really learned to play. brush and trees, etc. Onions and cabbage However, I was usually around there in later were planted there years in the 1930s and was with Cliarlton In those early days, the land was mostly many times while he was getting games fenced and what was too hilly to plov was scheduled. A prominent policeman in Battle used as cattle or sheep pasture. Cree}c, Patterson, had a very good team The land to the north of the park, some 132 which played on the park many times. The acres, was later purchased by the Parks and Bradley Indians played at Indian Pow Wows Recreation Commission from Dale or picnics many times, also. Sometimes Ossenhe.mer to be added to the existing then! were huge crowds attending. park. In 1936, there were two houses on the The small building later moved over by the park ami a few outbuildings later moved or flowing well and used by the Indian, Mr. razed. Henry Burch, as a summer home, was then City’s rental property inspection ordinance not implemented yet An ordinance, adopted last summer by the Hastings City Council, to registei rental property and inspect units for maintainance has not been implemented The ordinance became effective August 1 but no money has been budgeted to enact the provisions. "There's money appropriated from awhile back, but nothing has been budgeted per se at this point for implementation,” said Michael Payne, city assessor and building officer. ”1 talked to the chairman of the finance committee awhile ago and it will come up one way or another, but there's nothing at this point, nothing is finalized,” he said Once the ordinance is implemented. L will require owners to register rental units, hotels, motels, boarding houses, rooming houses, one and two family dwelling units and multiple dwelling units located within the city. All of the rental units would be inspected, using the inspection list of the building maintenance code already adopted by the city. Each approved property would receive a certificate of compliance, valid for two years, once the ordinance is implemented. When the ordinance is implemented, persons who violate provisions of the or­ dnance or fail to comply would be guilty of a misden.^anor. and if convicted would be subject to a fine of not more than $100 or not more than 90 days in jail « both. Women’s Club to hear about ‘trama’ Dr Charles Zeller, director of Kalamazoo's Bronson Hospital Trauma Center, will present the program when the Hastings Women s Club meets for a 12 noon luncheon January 7 at the Grace Lutheran Church Dr. Zeller will give the history and purpose of the center, including a brief slide presentation. He will be accompanied by Jon Dixon, director of ambulator, care Mrs James Lewis and Mrs. Fred Kogge are in charge of the luncheon committee Grace Lutheran Church is located on E. North St. in Hastings LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE Irving Charlton invited Indians to return to their traditional landing site to continue their tribal ceremonies. (Bonner photo) used as a concession stand and had pop, candy ana tobacco products to sell. Irving bought all baseball uniforms, baseballs and bats and equipment, all pop. candy, tobacco, etc. from his own funds and only took up a collection at the games and made a small amount of profit from the concession stand, which Bert Firster ran for him many times. I am sure Mr. Charlton’s outgo exceeded the income many times over. In about 1957, the “Steam Club" was organized and Mr Charlton was president of it until his death on June 12, 1963. The Steam Show created great interest and huge crowds attended the summer event Irving pur­ chased a very early 1880's Westinghouse portable steam engine over near Lake Michigan for $2,100 and had it trucked to the park. He hired Ed. Tyler from Augusta, Lyle Landfair from Union City and a Mr. Burt Stanger to overhaul the engine. They did a remarkable job and it "ran like a top (I was sorry to read of the passing of Mr. Edward Tyler of Augusta in the Battle Creek Enquirer, Jan. 20, at the age of 83. Mr. Tyler was a very friendly man and a very skilled mechanic. He owned and operated heavy equipment, farmed and was a well driller and sawmill operator He was a steam engine enthusiast and with a brother built a steam engine which was exhibited at steam shows, and he was a member of the Michigan Live Steam Club. I met Mr Tyler on oc­ casion and know that I. along with many, many more relatives and friends, will miss seeing him around. At the steam shows would be many events held to demonstrate their use many years ago. There would be races held. Harry Woodmansee would climb the ramp with his engine, and threshing, sawmilling, shingle milling and power tests exhibited by those steam power plants of long ago. Many small steam and gasoline engines were exhibited and run. Also a huge diesel would be "fired up” and run. 'There were many huge gasoline and kerosene, and distillate fueled engines and tractors. The auto shows come later (antique autos). In the early days of the part, Irving held many Indian and Old Pioneer Picnics before the museum was built. The Indians would come from Bradley, Mt Pleasant and al! about Michigan and put on log rollings in the river, Indian oances and ceremonies They made many prominent people, along with Charlton, honorary chiefs. Also a ballgame would be held, and the Indians would camp on the park. One time in the 1940s while I was operating Charlton's farm, he came and asked me if some of the Indians could sleep in the bam on the hay, as This overview of Charlton Park, taken in 1978 shows how much of the last that was farmed by the Jacobs and Charlton families has grown up into woods and brush. Cleared areas remain near the park's Historic Village. (Banner photo) as they do not smoke in it." In the morning after, when I went to the barn early to milk and do the chores. "I had a bam full of In­ dians” w rapped in blankets and sleeping in the new hay. The Indians would display and sell the artifacts, baskets, etc. they had made. At that time in the 1930s and 1940s, there was a very old Indian lady they called "grandma”. She was 100 years or older. I believe her name was Sprague On Sunday mornings, the Indians would have religious services and also the "whites” held Sunday services. Many people attended There was country music and square dances were held with seats and stage made from C. K. and S. lailroad ties and plank. Country fiddlers, banjo, guitar and piano players furnished the music. Fred Smith, father of Mrs. Chester Wilder of "Stony Point", came up from Hillsdale along with his two sons, Kenneth and Glen, and Chet Wilder also played and as they were experts a good time was had by all. Fred Smith was a country fiddler and played for dances for many years. Glen Smith and his wife, Ola. lived at Stony Point for a year or two and played music for P T.A. programs and other parties in the 1930s. Glen played a banjo and Ola played an organ or piano. Those were the days before radios were common and music was heard at the fairs or a movie or perhaps a record player hand-cranked and spring-wound. The Steam Shows were held across the river at Dave Barry’s for a few years after Mr. Charlton passed away and are now held near Mason. Mich. Dave Barry, a neighbor and friend of Irving's, helped to care for the park and museum, as did others, until a more permanent arrangement could be made as Mr. Charlton spent all his time caring for it and it is a 24 hour a day task. Just before his passing, he had been busy laying out an area for camping where the village now is, as it was then necessary to have it where it could be watched and cor. trolled. In the 1930s when I first became acquainted with the area which is now the park, there were two frame houses on it. The one was on the rise to the left of the south entrance and ’he other was to the north, on the left of the north entrance, but several rods up from it. There are some large oak trees there and it can be seen there had been a house there. Il was moved or razed in the 1940s. People lived in the south house from timeto-time as the marsh was then being worked and they raised onions and cabbage. Irving did live there for a time along with some of his hired help. Just below and to the right of the drive was a building and Charlton had a sawmill there. He sawed logs for those who brought them in but later traded the mill for. "guess what”, Indian arrowheads and artifacts. In the north house, Irving had dances at times, usually Saturday night. I was there several times and they would square dance mostly. The reason Irving had the dances was to get people around to play pedro. He cared nothing about the dancing. He loved to play pedro and when living in the stone house on the farm, local men would come and play, sometimes until daylight — Merle Varney, Ward Weiler. Gus Furniss, Loren Lewis. Harry Hinkley, Shirley Gillespie and myself, of course. Anytime he could get enough to play a game, he woul '.. He took it very seriously and played as though his farm was at stake. He would laugh and have a great time. Sometimes he had some beer on hand or cider and he would say. "you don't get a drink until I win a game" and we didn't Irving, when at home, always sat in an armchair he had built. He placed a wide board across the arms and used it to write upon or play solitaire, when alone, or not reading As one passed by his home late at night, you could see him sitting there, sometimes I am sure a lonely man Nothing seemed to please him more than <he card games with his friends. I sure do miss those times, too. as 1 and many others do. as some often mention it. As to who played the music for the dances. I just cannot remember, but I do know everyone had a good time in those long ago days, when fun did not cost many dollars Today most of our so called fun is bought In those days, one had to make it, and I am sure we were all better friends and neighbors for it. After 1937, the upper house was used to store park tables and benches in the winter season Th* real •»!->!• mortgage given by JAMES R. JOHNSON and MARION L JOHNSON, hus­ band and wife. h> THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICHIGAN 107 North Grove. Delton. Michigan, under date of February 10. 1977, and recorded February 14. 1977, in Liber 229. Page 785. in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, is in default. The amount claimed to be cue thereon at the dote of this Notice. for principal, interest and late charges is the surr. of Thirty Six Thousand Five Hundred Eight and Twenty One Cents ($36,508.21) and no proceedings have been institut­ ed to recover the debt now re­ maining secured by said mort­ gage or any port thereof NOW. THEREFORE notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said moitgnge and the statutes in such cose made and provided said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the premises describ­ ed therein at public auction to the highest bidder, of the North entrance to the Barry County Court Building, 208 West Court Street Hastings Michigan, that feing the place of holding the Circuit Court for said county, on February 14, 1983. at 2 00 in the afternoon. Eastern Standard Time, for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amounts due on said mortgage plus interest at 9* ■ % per annum, togethei with the legal costs, statutory attorney s fees and also any taxes and insurance that said mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of sa d sale. The premises to be sold at said sale are situated in the Township of Barry. County of Barry State of Michigan, and described as follows A parcel of land in the Northeast '/» of the Southwest '/« of Sect-on 1. T N. R 9 W. described as. Commencing at the intersection of the centerline of Piter Rood and Gurd Hoad, thence south­ erly along the center of Gurd Rood 80 rods, thence Westerly and perpendicular to Gurd Roaa. 26 'ods. thence Northerly and parallel to Gurd Rood. 36 rods, thence Easterly and parallel to Pifer Road. 8 rods, thence Northerly and parallel to Gurd Rood 44 rods to center of Piter Rood thence Easterly along center at Piter Rood 18 rods more or less to place to begin­ ning. Subject to any and all conditions, restrictions. limitations and easements of record. The period of time allowed for redemption >s one (I) year from 'he date of sale DATED December 26. 1982 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICHIGAN BY: Rinj L. Ropko ITS: A-torney Howo d & Howard 407 Kalamazoo Building Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616)382 483 2-3 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No 18.665 Estate of GEORGE W. HOFER Deceated TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On December 9. 1982 at 10 30 o.m.. in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hastings. Mich­ igan before Hon. Richard N Loughrin Judge of Probate a hearing was held on the petition of Barbara A Batlew requesting that Barbara A. Ballew be op pointed Personal Representative of said George W Hofer who lived at 2905 S. Charlton Part- Rd Lot 11 Barry s Resort. Hostings. Michigan and who died October 26 1982 and requesting also that the will of the Dececsed dated June 11 1970 be admitted to probate. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before March 16, 1982 Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. December 29 1982 BARBARA A. BALLEW 142 Strongwood Ave Battle Creek Michigan 49017 Ph 965 6193 James R Tom pert (P2I496) 842 E. Columbia Ave Bottle Creek Ml 49015 963 6102 1-4 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 18.675 Estate of ORLIc B MILLER De­ ceased. Social Security Number 383-16 7768. TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: Your interest in the matte- may be barred or affect­ ed by the following: TAKE NOTXI. On December 23, 1982 at 9 30 o.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on the petition of Edward R Dowdy requesting that Edward Dowdy be ap­ pointed Porsoncl Representative of the Estate of Orlie B Miller who lived at 321 Mill Lake. Battle Creek. Michigan and who d'ed December 5. 1982. and requesting also that the will of the Deceased doled September 8. 1978 be admitted to probate Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before March 7. 1983. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. The heirs at law of said deceased will be determined on March 8. 1982. at 9:30 o.m. December 29 1982 EDWARD R. DOWDY Personal Representative By RICHARD J. HUDSON. Address of Personal Representative. 1801 Lake Clay Drive. Lake Placid. FL 33852. Richard J. Hudson (P15220). Siegel Hudson Cee. Shaw & Fiiher, 215 S. Church St Has tings. Michigan 49058 1-6 SUBSCRIBE to the... Hastings Banner Telephone... 948-8U51 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNT* Of BARRY PROBATE COURT JUVENILE DIVISION ORDER OF PUBLICATION ON HEARING Case No 2574 TO Roger Krapp IN THE MATTER OF: Juvenile File No. 2574 A petition has been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on January 18. 1983 at 9:00 a m n. Probate Courtroom. 220 W. Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49053 IT tS THEREFORE ORDERED 'hat Roger Knopp personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above December 2f 1982 RICHARD N LOUGHRIN Judge of Prcaate 1-6 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARR Y PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 18.424 Estate of ORIANNIE HULBERT Deceased TAKE NOTICE: On October 28 1981 at 9:30 a.m.. in the probale courtroom. Hastings Michigan, before Hon. Richa-d N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, hearing was held, appointing Edna Boddy Persona! Represen tative of the above estate Notice is further given that a hearing to determine the heirs O' the above decedent will be neld March 10. 1983 a- 10 00 a.m. Creditors of the deceased are notified that r*l claims against the Estate must be presented to EDNA BOODY 206 South Brood way. Hastiras MI. 49058. and proof thereof, with a copy of the claim, filed with the Probate Court on or before March 10. 1983 Notice is further given that the Estate will be thereupon assigned to persons appearing of record entitled thereto. Edna Boddy Pl 0920 206 South Broadway Hastings. Ml. 49058 (616)945 596? January 4 1963 Ed -.a Boddy. Petitioner 206 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (M) COMMISSION ORDER (under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) LAKE TROUT SPEARING -STATEWIDE BANThe Natural Resources Commission, at its July 14. 1978. meeting, under the authority of Sections 1 and 2, Act 230. P.A. 1925. as lost amended by Act 82, renewed the order of August 10, 1973, that no person shall take lake trout by means of a spear or bow and arrow from any of the waters over which this state has jurisdication for a period of five years effective January 1, 1979. COMMISSION ORDER (under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) STURGEON SIZE LIMIT The Natural Resources Commission at its meet­ ing on July 14 1978, under authority of Act 230, P.A. i925. as amended, renewed rhe order of August 10, 1973, that no sturgeon may be taken or possessed from the waters of this state of a length less than 50 inches for a period of five years beginning January 1. 1979. COMMISSION ORDER (Under authority of Act 230. P.A. )925, os amended) CONTINUATION OF CLOSURE TO PUBLIC FISHING ON DAGGETT LAKE, BARRY COUNTY, FOR FISHERIES RESEARCH The Natural Resources Commission, at its July 10, 1981 meeting, under the authority of Act 230. p A 1925, as amended, renewed its order of July 9, 1976, for a period of five years begin­ ning January 1, 1982. which closes Daggett Lake in Barry County. Section 1. T2N, RIOvV, to public fishing. �_ The Hostings Bonner. Thursday. Jonucry 6. 1983 — Page 9 Several “home heating assistance”programs available to qualifying families in Barry County by Steve Horton Winter has been kind so far to BarryCounty heating bills, but oven that savings caused by Mother Nature is not enough for many area families caught in the state's economic downturn.. And with another 10 to 12 weeks of cold weather still ahead, their battle to stretch dollars to cover those costs will be a hard one iadeed. Some relief though has already been, or could be, given them, through one of several •home heating assistance" programs available through local social service agencies and area utility companies. Qualifications for the aid are based on income and assets, along with family size and geographic location. The aid is available only during the winter months. One area of assistance is the "Emergency Needs Program", run urder the direction of the Dept, of Social Services. The program is designed to help '.ow income residents pay for a home heating bill or an energy related home repair in “emergency situations". "if a person qualifies under the income and asset tests and has received a shi:t-off notice, then we would be able to assist them," uaid Ron Decker, the progams manager for the Barry County Dept, of Social Services. While many of those who would qualify under the guidelines are also eligible to receive "general assistance', Decker said the program can include otliers. "There can be ( a case of) someone not under assistance, not eligible for welfare, but who could receive this help if they qualify," he ex--. plained. The Emergency Needs Program offers one-time help to low income people who have no more than $5h in liquid assets. It offers a maximum of $650 to households that demonstrate a need for gas, wood or elecicity (which has to be their main heating fuel), and up to $900 to eligible households that use propane gas or fuel oil. Persons on assistance, according to Decker, can have the Dept, of Social Services take out a portion of their check and directly pay the heating vendor. "A good number of our clients are under this vending program," he said. The Calhoun Community Action Agency, which services Barry County, also helps in the home heating area. Their program is the "Fuel Assistance Program". Like the other assistance programs, qualification for it is also based on income and assets, size of family. and residence in a metropolitan or non-metropolitan area. In addition, an applicant must have annual heating fuel costs in excess of 12 percent of the household s annual income. Dorothy.. C’iemitnts. roordmator for the agency in Barry County, said, if a family qualifies under the guidelines, they then can receive from $50 up to $200 to purchase heat The grant though is good for only one time per heating season. The community action agency is designed to help people in an “emergency situation", Clements explained "We’re more f<r people on unemployment, or who are off unem­ ployment, who find themselves in trouble,” she said. "We also help out a lot of elderly people on social security." Clements suggested that people call the agency to determine their q -unification for the aid. “We try to determine as much as possible over the phone ‘if a person or family is eligible," she said. If an applicant meets the initial criteria, they then must present proof if income, their last two-to-three heating bils information on any other grants or aid they've received, the number in the household and their social security number “A tremendous amount of people have • already) taken advantage of the assistance program," Clements said, blaming the economic plight of many area families for that fact. “Even with the mild winter (so far), we've had more response this year than a year ago." The Calhoun Community Action Agency is federally-funded through the Dept, of Labor s Bureau Community Services. They also man similar assistance programs for clothing and household furnishings. Items to stock those programs, however, come through local donations. Two other assistance programs are also available to area residents: the “Home Healing Tax Credit Plan" and the "Winter Protection Plan". The former plan helps ’ow income residents save on their heating costs through a special "home heating credit" offered by the Michigan Dept, of Treasury Those eligible are given credit off their state in­ come tax, most often resulting in a refund. Qualifications are determined by number of exemptions and a maximum level of per­ sonal income. Application forms are included in the same booklet with the Property Tax Credit one>>, available at local banks and post offices. Both homeowners and renters may apply, however, " Aid to Families with Dependent Barry —Eaton Health District schedule Hastings Office Barry Coaniy: 110 W. Center Street Monday, Jan. 10, 1983 • Immunization Clinic. 8:30 a.m. -11:30 a m , 1 p.m. - 4 p m. Tuesday. Jan. 11, 1983 - Medicaid Screening 8:30 a.m. • 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 10 a.m.-4:30p.m.,6p.m. -9p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12,1983 - W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.’m.; V.D. 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 13, 1983 - W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Friday. Jan. 14. 1983-W.I.C., 8:30a.m. -4:30 p.m.. Family Planning, 10 a.m. - 4 30 p.m. Children!" and General Assistance recipient} are not eligible The latter plan is run by the utility com­ pany. In the case of Consumers Power, an eligible customer can apply to have the high winter bills reduced by inc easing the summer bills. Qualifications are also based on family size and income, m addition to other catena For further information on those requirements, contact the Consumers Power office in Barry County Ap­ proximately 30 employees are available to help an_ wer questions. What happened in 1982, continued offa drive to raise $111,175 for 11 United Wav agencies. In response to merchants' complaints. Hastings police vow to get tough with local downtown rowdies. July 22 The 130th annual Barry County Free Fair dominates the news with shows, exhibits, contests, a circus and a livestock auction. “Weatherization” programs can save costs Families caught '’short-cashed" this winter because of the state's economic difficulties may have more immediate concerns about heating their homes, but they and others can "look down the road" at some available "weatherization" programs that can save funds in the future. Lou income families, who qualify under criteria of income and assets, family size, and where they live, can apply to the Calhoun Community Action Agency, located in Hastings and servicing Barry County, for "Low Income Home Weatherization". Specifically, the program involves sup­ plying funds to caulk, weatherstrip, glaze, insulate lhe floor and attic, and ventilate a house where necessary . Dorothy Clements, cocrdmator for lhe Action Agency in Barry County, said apphnahts need "proof c’ income, proof of home ownership i renters may apply ». plus the last two or three heating bills". " If the applicant qualifies) then someone from our agency goes out to the home and works up a iob order list. ; the needed repairs. Clements said Elderly people 60 years and older can apply for the “Home Repair Services plan The program involves “providing home repairs to improve the condition a the home, extend its life, or correct health and safety hazards". Repair services provided include installing insulation, repairing and painting siding, caulking, weatherstripping and repairing or replacing the heating svstem Interested individuals should contact the Agency on Aging or Consumers Power for more details Consumers Power, itself, offers the "Home Energy Analysis" program, tne “Insulation Outreach" program, and Energy Conservation Financing" program. The former, available tc all Consumers Power residential customers, involves a company representative providing an “energy audit of the home to determine what conservation improvements can be made, what they are likely to cost, and how much the customer could save" Cost of the analysis is $10 with qualifying low income customers receiving the service tree. The seco: program provides free ceiling uisulatron to "qualifying low income Con sumers Power customers ’ Eligibility can include a residential electric customer who does not hea: with gas An applicant must have two-and-a-half inches or less of existing ceiling insulation and qualify under the income and asset. s,ze' ^«rahic location guidelines Need for the insulation <s determined by a Home Energy Analysis The third program- the Energy' Con­ servation Financing Plan- provides "in­ terest free" ceiling insulation loans of up to $1000. Qualifications involve the same criteria as the Outreach Program and are available to Consumers Power customers fin applicant must have two-and-a-half in­ ches or less of existing ceiling insulation Persons interested in applying for any <rf the three programs can cail t.ne Hastings office of Consumers Power Thirty people are or. hand to help applicants Keep safe from electric fires by taking a few minutes to inspect Ah. Lhe January doldrums. Families hang around the house, watching TV and popping popcorn, turning up the electric blanket and hauling Aunt Emma's World War II space beater from room to room. No wonder so A propose! to lower the level of Algonquin Loke controversial issue. July 29 After lofting a June 14 election by less than 100 voles; lhe Thornapple-Keliogg school □card sets a new vote on a 16 mill package for Aug. 3. The city council supports Mike Klovanich, director of public services, on the amount of pipe in inventory. Township officials appeal to the city council fop a reduction in their share of the fire department budget. The townships split the cost 50-50 with the city. August sj A record turnout of voters approves a 16 mill tax'package for Thornapple-Keliogg Schools on a vote of 1,154-948. August 12 Barry County candidates Robert Bender and Robert Edwards win primary contests and set up a match which u ill give the county its first state representative in two decades. City voters strongly reject a nine percent water and sewer rate hike. 1,051-323. August IB Five townships who snare the Hastings Fire Department budget with the city won a reduction of their portion of the budget from 50 percent to45 percent the first year of a five year contract. In the remaining four years, the tcwnfhips will pay 40 percent. Township supervisors move to reduce the county's share of allocated millage by onehalf mill to be used for roads. The county Allocation Board proposed raising taxes by one-half mill to pay for the roads. August 26 The county Health Department says 19 wells in the Lake Doster area may be con­ taminated from a private landfill. Officials advise a pregnant woman to not drink water from her well. A cable television company attempting to run lines through the city is blocked twice from receiving the permission of the Hastings City Council because at least five members must agree. Each time, only four council members cast yes votes^ September 2 Township supervisors and other sup­ porters of their road millage proposal turn in 1,067 signatures to place the issue on the November ballot. County officials, however, say the signatures must contain at least four percent of tne registered voters from each township In a 61-53 vote, Algonquin Lake Association members approve a draw down of the lake level for this winter. E.W. Bliss Co. and UAW Local 414 extend their contract to Sept. 24 from Aug. 31. September 9 County commission chairman Kenneth Radant challenges the validity of the township petitions to put a road millage question on the ballot, reducing the county's share of the allocated mills by one-half mill. A Michigan State University study calls for expanding the role of the Parks and Recreation Commission and hiring an executive to run it. September 16 Negotiations open at Hastings Manufac­ turing Co. on the fate of 150 jobs, which the company says may be moved out-of-state. Maple Valley teachers agree to a wage freeze, while negotiations on a new contract go smoothly at Lakewood. The county prosecutor's office says that township supervisors’ petitions to put a tax question on the November ballot are not valid. September 23 Hastings Manufacturing Co. makes a first contract proposal to UAW 138. Opponents of the Algonquin Lake draw down seek the involvement of the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources in settling the lake level. September 30 A group of Hastings merchants appears before the city council complaining about downtown vandalism and loitering E.W. Bliss Co. and UAW Local 414 extend their contract on a day-to-day basis. The entire stale Republican ticket appears at a rally in Middleville along with local candidates. October 7 ’’’hr Hastings Area Community Fund kicks os o week control measure errupted into □ October 14 Negotiations at Hastings Manufacturing Co. come to a standstill, union negotiators say. County commissioners vote to keep the allocated millage rate at 5.87 mills. October 21 The U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear the case of a Barry County man dealing with search and seizure in automobiles. The Hastings school board appoints 147 people to committees to study the school system. October 28 The Hastings City Council denies a fran­ chise agreement for a second cable television company in the city. The com­ pany. Charter Telecommunications, had originally sought only an easement to run lines through the city, but could not get enough support on the council. The county commission approves a $4.i million budget, after first turning it down. November 4 Democrats, for the first time, win a majority of seats on the county commission. Robert Bender becomes Barry County’s first state representative in more than two decades by defeating Robert Edwards for the 88th District seat. 14.561-13,539. Judge Richard Robinson, 66, announces his retirement from the circuit court. He was first elected in 1966. November 11 The Hastings city attorney recommends that changes be made in the city charter. E W. Bliss Co. and Hastings Manufac­ turing Co. both return to the bargaining table as they seek new contracts with UAW locals. The city council, after all. approves an easement for Charter Telecommunications to run cables through the city. The firm will pay the city an annual fee of $200 per mile. November ’.8 Hickory Corners Telephone Co. customers win refunds after a seven year fight for lower rates. The state Court of Appeals had upheld a rate reduction in 1977, but customers never received refunds for higher rates they paid for nearly two years. Richard Shuster of Hastings is promoted as a candidate for the seat of retiring Judge Richard Robinson. November 25 The Hastings City Council sets up a committee to study changes in the city charter The committee is to report back on Jan. 24. Phyllis Haines retires as city treasurer after 13 years in the post. The role of Pennock Hospital in training med' al students from Michigan State University is praised by the MSU medical school dean. Proline gels ready to start manufacturing operations in a new 19.000 square foot building west of Hastings Special skiing race set for Jan. 22 The second annual Lumipallo Cross Country Ski race will be held Saturday, January 22 al Charlton Park. All proceeds of the races will go to the Barry County Child Abuse Council. "This is a family event and it's kind of a visitation to Charlton Park," says race publicity chairman Mike McAley of the day's activities. A 10 kilometer race will be held at 10:30 a m. and a five kilometer race will be held right after that at 11:30 a.m.. Medals and trophies will be awarded and everyone who enters receives an arm patch. Six age classes for both male and female skiiers in both races will be offered. The classes are: 12 years and under. 13-15, 16-19, 20-29. 30-39 and 40 and over. Prices for pre-registration will be $8 for adults. $4 for children under 12, and $18 for families. The race fees should be sent to the Barry County Child Abuse Council. Box 34, Hastings. The proceeds will be used by the Barry County Child Abuse Council for various trojects such as newsletters to new parents, parent discussion groups, and information projects. In addition to the race on that day, most of the building: at Ciiarlton Park will be open and sleigh rides, craft demonstrations, a ski waxing session, and ski movies will also be offered. There will also be babysitting and a concession stand available The day will conclude with a dance at the Elks. many electrical fires strike this time of year’ You can reduce your risk of electrical fires by taking a few minutes to nspe^t your appliances, extension cords and wiring. If you re like most people, you could probably use something to do anyway right about now. Start by inspecting your extension cords. Cords with worn or cracked insulation should t>e discarded. Loose or cracked plugs can be cut off and replaced with inexpensive snapcns. Now that your extension cords are in good repair, try to think of how many you can eliminate altogether. Now. visualize each extension cord in your house as a pugnacious gremlin who likes to play with matches behind your back, and think again. The fact is that extension cords are bad news. They’re ehsily crushed a tempting toy for the little ones, and often mean that electricity if being abused If you depend on extension cords to run permanent appliances like lamps and TV sets, or if you use taps to connect many appliances onto single plugs, your home may need additional electric Suicide survivors to meet Jan. 13 "Survivors of Suicide”, a regional support group for persons affected by the suicide of a relative or friend, will meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 13. at Park Congregational Church. 10 Park Place. N.E., Grand Rapids. Use the Ransom St. entrance. For more information, call South Kent Mental Health, 774-3780 or the Advisory Center for Teens. 458-7434. Truck driver trainee completes course A Hastings man was among tty? graduates of the Truck Driver Training Program held recently at Lansing Community College. Completing the complex, four-week course of instruction was Douglas C Howell of 1031 E. Railroad St., who passed an extensive Open house Jan. 19 December 16 County commissioners delay anj action on the level of Algonquin Lake for 60 days. The United Wax drive ends short of its goal, raising a total of $100,420. December 23 Hastings Manufacturing Co sets a Jan. 8 deadline for the conclusion of contract talks for relocation of up to 250 jobs. Hastings school secretaries threaten a suit over use of volunteers in the school system The secretaries file a complaint with the Michigan Department of Labor. County employees vote against accepting a wage freeze Their contract expires Dec 31, hut they are willing to negotiate on a monthto-month basis road trip in excess of 1,0ft) miles, in addition to 40 hours of classroom instruction. A certificate of completion was awarded in addition to the D.O.T. Certification at ceremonies on Dec. 17, at the Fort Custer facility* near Battle Creek, Michigan. HURRY TO YOUR NEWS STAND! V The 80th birthday for Lewis Babcok will be held at 498 Willitts Rd., on Sunday, Jan. 9, from 2-5 p m. It will be given by his children: Mr. and Mrs. James Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pillars, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kurbursk. First installment was Dec. 30 “The Days and Tinies prescription strength without a prescription! of Irving Benylin / cough syrup MUMU OMHS Charlton” A continuing series of articles written by Keith --- fl Mead, a personal friend of Irving Charlton. Benylin syrup Exclusively featured in... The Hastings —_ December 2 A Dec 3 hearing is set in circuit court to decide the level of Algonquin Lake. Two issues stall labor negotiations at Hastings Manufacturing Co. December 9 The Algonquin Lake hearing in circuit court is postponed to Jan. 14. State officials begin work on an economic development plan for the county. They are working with the recently formed city­ county Joint Economic Development Committee. outlets. Keep that in mind, and press on. Inspect those seasonal appliances that come out of the attic every fall and go back each spring. They have a way of getting old and battered - and the time to replace, say the electric blanket you took to college, is before it sets fire to your bedroom. Ap­ pliances that are physically battered, make humming or crackling noises, or emit "hot" odors should be taken out of service until they can be inspected by a qualified repairman. By the way. even if Aunt Emma s space heater looks OK, you might Cut your electric bill by replacing it. We've learned a lot about energy efficiency since World War II. Now survey your home's permanent wiring. Outlets and switches that are loose to the touch, or fuses and breakers that pop d the services of a licensed electrician. Now it's time to remember those extension cords and taps, and consider installing ad­ ditional electric service. Many older homes aren't wired for the energy demands of today's electronic family Old wiring that has badly deteriorated can get hot enough to spark a fire even when operated within the rating of its fuses or circuit breakers For many homeownets, hiring an elec­ trician can be a very fire-wise investment not only in good living, but perhaps in life itself. Congratulations. If you've conducted this common-sense home inspection, you’ve made your family safer from electrical fire But you can take your nose out of the fusebox now. I think the popcorn's done. Banner - Devoted to the Interest! of Berry County Sr.sce 1856 - —- — Price 20* ... s Don’t miss any more installments... SUBSCRIBE TODAY Only SALE! A leading Rx cough syrup / for over I 25 years • Family Cough Relief $J99 4 FL OZ Use as directed j Send my subscription to: I NAME___________________________________________ J j ADDRESS I ! 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O'Mara said the six-point loss was disapointing. but it did show his team can play with the best in the Twin Valley. “If we play well and lose, what can you say?” said O Mara of the game "The kids gave all they could give, and they know now that they can play with Sturgis. They can only get better knowing that. “We had every opportunity to win this game, it just didn't work out for us." Hastings, mainly because they had been off for two weeks, started slowly in the game trailing 20-12 after one period. Sturgis upped that lead io 24-12 early in the second period, before the Saxons rallied. With Bruce Hartman hitting two baskets and Brown and Mike Matthews one each. Hastings held the Trojans off the scoreboard for four minutes and cut the lead to24-20 Each team scored a pair of baskets the rest of the second period and Sturgis ltd 28-24 at the half The Trojans held their four-point lead through most of the third quarter until Hartman scored on a layup to tie the score at 32-32 at the 5:30 mark of the third period The lead changed hands four times and was tied three times in the next five minutes with Sturgis finally grabbing a 46-44 lead at the end of three quarters. Mark Brown put Hasting ahead 50-49 at the 6:35 mark of the final quar.p-, but the Saxons couldn't hold the lead. The teams traded baskets until Sturgis finally took the lead for keeps with a basket to give them a 57-56 advantage with five minutes left. Mark Brown and Sturgis matched basket for basket until the Trojans opened a 67-62 lead with 1:33 remaining in the game Brown hit a long jumper, but the Trojan s Todd Tufts hit three straight baskets to give his team a 71-64 lead with 55 seconds left and the Hastings fans were reaching for their coats. Brown added a field goal and two free throws In the final minute, but Sturgis hit five straight free throws to seal lh* 74-68 win Brown finished the game with 33 points as he 13 w 24 field goal attempts and se-en straight free throws Hartman added 13 points and 10 rebounds and Mike Matthews chipped in 10 points Tufts and fellow backcourt ace Rich Haddad scored 21 points fcr Sturgis O'Mara said the key to the game were the three straight baskets by Tufts late in the contest The Hastings coach said he was impressed with the overall poise of the veteran Trojan team "I’d say poise s their biggest asset." said O'Mara of Sturgis. "We carre nack on them but they never lost their ccmposure O'Mara pointed out that both teams scared the same amount of field goals < 29), but the difference in the game was at the free throw line Sturgis hit 16 of 25 while the Saxons made HLof 16. “Our defense wasn't that aaa it's just that we suffered breakdowns early in the game and late." surmised O'Mara. Hastings is now 3-2 overall and 2-1 in the Twin Valley. Sturgis ups it's record to 3-0 in the league. The Hastings jayvee team beat Sturgis 5643. Mike Shaw scored 22- ooints and Rob Olson and Brad Brad Tolle, added 10 The Saxons are 5-0 overall Lakewood eagers even record to 3—3 with victory over Belding, reduced turnovers key Mark Brown drives around a Sturgis player on Tuesday night. The sophomore guard scored 33 points, but the Saxons suffered a 6-point loss to the Trojans. (Photo by Kevin McKeoogh) Scoreboard YMCA - Youth Council High SchoolBasketball (>Bme Results for Jan. 3 9*10 Grades Shaeffer won over forfeit by Armour; Christensen 30 vs. Bustance 58. 11-12 Grades Replogle 40 vs. DeDecker 38; Partiers 14 vs. Coles 58; Briggs 62 vs. Parker 14. • Plans set for Lamb Tournament Plans for the 21st Annual L.H Lamb In­ vitational Wrestling Tournament have been finalized, Hastings Athletic Direcior Bill Karpinski recently announced. The tournament will be held January 8 at the Hastings High School gym. Prelims commence at 10:30 a.m. with the consolation and final immediately following. Medals will be awarded for first through third place placers. A Randy Lydy Memorial Outstanding Wrestler Award and team trophies for first and second place will also be awarded. Admission for the tournament will be $3.00 for adults for the day and $2.00 for students for the day. Competing schools will be Battle Creek Central. Delton, Grand Ledge, Harper Creek, Ionia, Jenison. Lakewood, and Hastings. A refreshment stand will be available for fans. Slandingh 9-10 Grades w L Shaeffer ...................................................i o Bustance.................................................. j o Armour.................................................. o 1 ChrL-tensen............................................. o 1 11-12 Grade Replogie ............................................. i o Coles ......................................................... i o Briggs...................................................... i o DeDecker......................................... ........ o 1 Partiers .................................................... o 1 Parker ..................................................... o 1 Next Week Games 7:20 Shaeffer vs. Christensen; Bustance vs. Anr our. 8:00 Par tiers vs. DeDecker; Coles vs. Parker. 8:40 Briggs vs. Replogle. Adult Indoor Soccer Game Results Week of Jan. 3 Mepham 6 vs. Gole 5; Paulauski 8 vs. Styring Standings W L T Paulauski...............................................3 1 0 Styring ............................................... 2 1 1 Mepham 2 1 1 Gole ..0 4 0 Standings for... Mens YMCA Volleyball W L Moose ..................................................... 5 1 Hastings Manufacturing......................... 42 Independents ......................................... 32 Lewis Realty............................................ 0 6 Moose Lodge helps local boxers '■J?* HSlriflel' choirmon of otfoirs for the Moose Lodge, hands o check for S2O0 to Dan Carrigan, trainer of the Hastings Golden Gloves stable The money will be used tor rent ana equipment. WORDS FOR THE ’Y's All season Lakewood bask^toall coach Mike Maciasz has tried to get his team to reduce it's turnovers and fouls. On Tuesday, the Vikings managed to cut down on both and also subsequently cut down Belding, 62-59. Lakewood had been averaging 28 tur­ novers and over 20 fouls per game, but sliced those numbers to 14 turnovers and 15 fouls against Belding. Maciasz said that was the difference between winning and losing. “It was a great team effort." said the firstyear Viking coach "The kids also did what I told them on Ovfense and we held them to 24 points in the second half Defense is a key to our team.” Trailing 35-33, the Vikings broke open a close game in the third quarter with that tough defense. Belding's 6-4 center Forest Young had burned Lakewood fo’-18 first half points, but Maciasz changed def msive philosophies and Young was held to two points in the second half. "We backed off our defense and made sure he didn't get the ball,” said Maciasz Lakewood then proceeded to outscore Belding 17-10 in the third period and took charge of the game. The Vikings still led by six with 1:43 to go in the final period, but missed four one-andones and Belding cut the lead to the final margin of three. For the game Lakewood made only 12 of 26 free throws. Field goal accuracy wasn't too much better as the Vikes hit 25 of 59 Ken Corp and Randy Hazel led Lakew ood with 18 points each ind Tad Lubiti played his best game of the year scoring 13 points and grabbing 15 rebounds Lakewood is now 3 3 overall and 1-2 in the Tn River League MV Lions lose squeaker Foul trouble and poor field goal shooting led to Maple Valley’s downfall on Tuesday night as Potterville edged the Lions 61-58. "Coming off the Christmas break this was just on of those games," said Maple Valley coach Jerry Reese. "It was kind of sloppy and it’s what you would expect for now." Maple Valley trailed 60-58 with less than a minute left, but missed several short field goal attempts Potterville finally grabbed a reoound, was fouled, and added a free throw for the final three-point margin. The Lions had led 14-12 after one period before the roof caved in in the second quarter. With Randy Joostbems and Tony Dunkelburger on the bench with four fouls, the Vikings rallied to take a 24-23 halftime By David Storms lead. Potterville upped it’s lead to 40-35 at the end of three periods, but the Lions came back to tie the game several times in the fourth quarter. Potterville finally went up by two and the Lion shooters couldn't find the mark in the last minute. Mickey Mahon led Maple Valley with 23 points. Jeff Hamilton added 12. Reese said the fact his team could hit only 22 of 86 field goal attempts was a major factor in the loss “I thought we played good enough jo stay in the gae. good-oootigh to pull away." said Reese Y-Youth Council Director Youth Basketball - Starting this Saturday, January 8, and continuing until Feb. 19 (no meeting on Saturday, Jan. 29) the YMCAYouth council will be holding its Saturday morning basketball program The program is open to youth in grades 2- Junior High. The program will be held in the Junior High west and east gyms. The following schedule will be followed: 2 grade boys - 11-12 a.m in east gym 3 grade boys 9-10 a.m. in east gym; 4 grade boys -10-11 a.m. in east gym. 5-6 grade boys9-10:30 in west gym ; 7-8 grade beys -8-9 a.m. in west gym; 2-3 grade girls -12-1 p.m. in east gym; 4-5 grade girls -12 p.m. in east gynm; 6-8 grade girls - 2-3 p.m. in west gym There is no cost nor is preregistration required for this activity. Fcr more in­ formation call the YMCA at 945-2892 Feeling Good-Exercise for Kids - There is still room for kids in grades K-8th to get Involved in the newest YMCA- Youth council program, called feelin' good. This program is designed. ar kids, and designed to be fun as well as developmental to the cardiovascular system. The program begins Jan. 8 and continues until Feb. 19 (no meeting on Saturday, Jan. 29) Grades K-l - Monday, 4-5 p.m.. Nor­ theastern; grades K-l - Saturday, 10:45-11:45 a.m., Jr. High est gym; grades 2-3 - Tuesday. 2:45-3:45 p.m., Southeastern; grades 4-5 Wednesday. 2:45-3:45, Southeastern; grades 6-8 - Tuesday and Thursday, 3 45-4:45, Southeastern Each class is limited to 20 participants. Th ■* cost for the six week urogram Ls $5 for grades K-5, and $10 for those in grades 6-8. To registder send your name, class registered for and your check to: YMCA. 520 E. Francis. Karate - The YMCA- Youth council will open a new beginning karate class starting January 13, on Thursdays from 7:30-9 p m The class will be held at Southeastern school’s gym. Beginning classes cost $15 per month and the fee is payable at the door Instructing the class is Mr. Steve Echtinaw, one uf the top ranked fighters in the country as well as an excellent instructor For more information call the YMCA or Steve at 1-7540476. Womens Exercise and Fun Volleyball . Every Monday from 7:30-9:30 p.m at the Jr. High west gym. the YMCA- Youth council runs a womens exercise and fun volleyball program The program is instructed by Mrs. Sue Oom. The cost is $5 per person and the program runs until spring vacation. There 13 no registration required for tliis activity Mens Volleyball League Schedule - The following teams will paly on Wednesday, Jan. 12: 7 p.m. - Lewis Reality vs Moose; Hastings Mfg. vs. Nelsons 8 p.m. Lewis Reality vs. Nelsons; Hastings Mfg. vs. Moose. Adult Indoor Soccer - The following teams will play on Wednesday, Jan. 12 in the east gym of the Junior High • 7 p.m Mepham vs Strying. 8:30 p.m. Gole vs. Palauski Mens Basketball - Games scheduled for the week of January 10: C League - Monday. January 10: 6:30 p.m. Continued to page 12 Prep cage season back in full swing by Steve Vedder The drama of high School basketball will return to the area on Friday night with all five county teams ready »o resume action after the holiday break. In a critical Twin Valley game, Hastings (3-2 overall, 2-1 league Hs at Albion to take on the Wildcats. The Saxons are coming off a six-point loss to unbeaten Sturgis on Tuesday night and a loss at Albion would all but eliminate them'from the title race. Saxon coach Denny O'Mara says his team is expecting to rebound from the Sturgis loss He says Albion is a sound basketball team “They aren't any bigger than us, but they rebound well for their size,” says O'Mara of the Wildcats. "Quickness is their biggest asset. V.’e're going to have to be prepared for that." The Saxon's Mark Brown still is the area scoring leader. Brown, averaging 39 points per game going into the Sturgis contest, was "held" to 33. Brown will need some scoring support from the Hastings starting frontline of Bruce Hartman, Mike Matthews, and Drew Howitt. Those three totaled 26 points against the Trojans. In another key area game, Maple Valley (2-3 overall, 1-1 league) entertains unbeaten Olivet Like Hastings, Maple Valley must beat the Eagles if they have any thoughts of making a run at the Southern Michigan Athletic Conference championship. The timing of the game could be a little better for Maple Valley as the team suffered a 61-58 loss to a lightly-regarded Potterville team on Tuesday night. One team that is headed in the upward direction is Lakewood. The Vikings have won two straight games and have evened their record at 3-3 overall They are 1-2 in the Tri Korean-style karate class being offered A Korean-style karate class will be offered through the Hastings Y-Center beginning Thursday. January 13. The ciass. which will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. at Southeastern Elementary School, will be held every Thursday night. The cost is $15 per month payable at the door. There is no preregistration. The instructor for the class will be Steve Echtinaw, currently ranked number 11 in the world in amateur fighting by Karate Illustrated magazine The class is open to anyone ages seven to 70. says Echtinaw. who adds participants in the class some come prepar'd in loose clothing. River league. They travel to Coopersville to play the winless Broncos. Lakewood coach Mike Maciasz says his young team is coming ardund. “We’re getting better and better as we get more experience. We just need to play more games and we’ll continue to improve," he says. In another area contest, unpredictable Middleville is at Kelloggsville. The Trojans (4-1 overall, 2-1 O-K Blue) will have their hands full with the league-leading Rockets Thornapple Kellogg sputtered to four straight wins before falling to Hamilton prior to the Christmas break. Coach Skip Pranger should get an idea of his Jekyll and Hyde team's basketball capabilities in the Kelloggsville game. The fifth area school, Delton, will be in action at Bangor The Panthers are 3-2 overall and 2-1 in the Kalamazoo Valley. Outdoor Report Michigan outdoor report General Outdoor Conditions: We have no snow at all. Temperatures have finally dropped below freezing at night but day time temperatures have generally climbed up over 35 decrees Ice conditions are not safe. Fishing: We are not giving a whole hearted "go-ahead” on ice fishing. There are a few lakes where it is safe to walk as long as you remain a few feet apart. Please be extremely cautious. A few winter steeihead are being taken on the St. Joseph River in Berrien County. Hunting: Rabbit hunting will be open until the end of March. There is no tracking snow but the rabbits are venturing oct quite freely due to the mild weather. Special Note: The 1983 Turkey Season starts on April 25th. There are 13 areas this year, most of which have 6 time periods of 4 days each. The permit applications, which must be purchased, are available at your regular license agents The application deadline is February 15, 1983. Barry County outdoor report Recent snows gave rabbit hunters a boost in locating game. Although rabbits appear to be quite localized this year, hunters finding such spots are coming away with bunnies Cut-over woodlots next to picked com fields are often excellent spots Recent ice has opened the door to iec fishermen. Several shallow lakes have frozen over and are beginning to provide fishing opportunities Deep lakes, like Fish and Deep Lakes, are much slower to freeze and are still dangerous Also, lakes with marsh borders do not freeze uniformly along their edge Caution should be used when walking on any lake on ealy ice. Spud holes as you go to check for thickness Pan fishermen can expect good early fishing on Leach, Middle, Carter, and Thornapple Lakes as well as several smaller lakes and ponds Early ice will also be good for pike fishermen using Up ups in the shallow Lays. Leach and Carter Lakes should be gjiKd early producers. Grouse will be making roosts Winter is a lime of snow houses and snow forts and kids seeking shelter from the wind or protecting themselves from playmates with snowballs. Winter is also a time for snow houses in the wild. Ruffed grouse, or partridge as they are sometimes called, dig burrows in the snow These snow roosts are gourd-shaped and slightly larger than the grouse s body Once inside such a roost, grouse can maintain the temperature of the cavity at about 25 to 30 degrees The roost also provides an escape from the wind. These advantages against the dements help the grouse survive the winter From the outside, snow roosts appear as circular holes in the snow Looking in the hole, it goes down a short way beneath the snow and then opens into the cavity where the grouse sits. Grouse often fly as they leavethese roosts When they do, their wings striking the snow form a little “snow angel" Noticing signs in the snow is one more way of enjoying time outdoors �The Hostings Bonner Thursday. January 6 1993 — Page 11 Middleville lacks experience John Greenman believes one way to make UP for the lack of experience is to work. And wo .. and work, and work. The first-year Middleville volleyball coach has inherited a team with only one returning starter and precious little experience So what does he do to compensate? He turns practices that normally last an hour and a half into three hour sessions. "We have to learn a feu things," says Greenman of the long practces. "We re going to start six kids and only one lias ever started a varsity volleyball game before." Greenman. who formerly piaved on a volleyball club team at Kalamazoo Valiev Community College, says the practice sessions are beginning to pav dividends "We've shown a great deal o' im­ provement. ' he says. "But then. I'm always high on my teams." The lone returning starter. Jane Bryans, is a good one. says Greenman. Bryans is a senior setter anc Greenman says about her. "She is a quality volleyball payer. Wc could put her in any position." Two other girls — senior Sherri Eavey in the backrow and senior setter Robin Bignaii — have seen some voileybaJ action in the past The rest of the '.earn are junior s Frontline­ backrow players are Diana Chapin. Bonnie Beisen. Amy Grube. Lenora Clavpoll and Christi Raymond Other juniors are Dawn Van Polen. hitter. Jenm Bartlett, hitter­ passer and Darcy Wingeter and Beth Rose in the backline Greenman says his team will serve well, block and cover up well, and has three good spikers The best attribute of the team, says I-r isn .e _ Lokewood varsity volleyboll (front, left to right) Kellie Price. Melonie Thompson. Tereso Rose Becky Geioer Sp.fzley, Raquel Torres, monoger Lou Ann Fender. (Bock) Cooch Shoron Krouss. Gino Thorp. Corio Jackson. Karrie Price Kristi Seese, Christina VanHorn, Michelle Behrenwald. manager Cindy Sherman. Lake wood eyes volleyball title There's no doubt that Lakewood's volleyball team has a lot going for it this season First of all, Belding, last year’s league champion, has fled the league leaving the door open for someone else to lay claim to a title. Secondly, Lakewood has both it's co-most valuable players back from a year ago. And thirdly, ccuch Sharon Krauss says her team seems very enthusiastic about their own chances of having a good year. Krauss says one of the goals of her team is to win a championship. And she says it’s definitely a possibility the team will improve on it’s 15-7 record and third place Tri River league finish “We’re certainly going to try,’’ says Krauss, who is ix-gmning her seventh year as Viking coach It’s up for grabs. Right now I’d say Sparta and Fremont and maybe Greenville along with us are the best teams. •'It’s going to depend who is up mentallv to play. We have the talent to win, but so do’the other teams." Krauss will build the team around senior hitter Kristi Seese and senior setter Karrie Price Both were all-conference selections last season and co-winners of Lakewood’s most valuable player. Seese was. also named honorable mention all-state. Joining th jse two in the starting lineup will be junior spiker Michelle Behrenwald. senior spiker Carla Jackson and junior server .Melanie Thompson. The other Viking volleyball plavers are seniors Brenda Spitzley (server., Christina Van Horn < server!, and Rachael Torres (passing.. Juniors include Gina Thorp (passing) Becky Geiger (setterl and Teresa Rose (spiker). The lone sophomore is Kellie Price (setter;. The team has all ready seen some aetko this season finishing second to powerful Waverly m the Waverly invitational Krauss says she thought her team's offense was strong, but would like to see the serving percentage raised. ■ I was pleased with the way we looked," says Krauss, whose team won two of five matches. "Waverly was a little out of reach well. (b«k) Bonnie Beisen Jenn?Bar*’e(? ri”’ Belh Rose. Robin B.gnoll, Sheer, Eovey. Amy Grube 1 ' Bonnie Beisen. Jenm Bor>left, Down VonPolen. Chris Ferry. Lenora Cloypoll. Diana Chapin. Hastings volleyball squad hopes to Improve last year’s 9-16 record The 1983 version of Hastings volleyball is well on it’s way of surpassing the 1982 team’s record of 9-lf. After five matches this season the netters possess a 3-2 record. Head coach Tom Freridge points to the improvement of his offense as one of the keys. “We run a 5-1 offense and we’ve all ready 81 run it better this year than last." said Freridge "I think we have talent on this team, it’s just unrefined " Freridge said his team’s offense is based on service returns and passing. "We drill that very hard It's the key to whether we win or lose." he said. Four senior girls will make up the heart of 1983 h Volleyball w’uer*zr R ToXwX’4m'^Or.*„T “ Seen, (bock) V Delton spikers show progress, coach says Confidence always abides with new coaches and Valerie Dorgan is by no means an exception The Delton volleyball team’s rookie coach is confident that with enough work and patience, her team can become winners. Dorgan says her team is all ready showing improvement over last year when they won only won game. “I'd say we’ve greatly improved our skills just in the last week." says Dorgan. “I think we’re a hundred per cent stronger. We just need to get the girls to believe in themselves. “I think we have a good team, a smart team here.” Dorgan, whose volleyball experience comes from the Michigan Comets volleyball club, says her team should ue able to hit and serve better than last year. "We’re also slowly putting in a new of­ fensive system which should be more HASTINGS powerful.” she says. Dorgan says her team’s weak spots will be lack of experience and overall development The current starters for Delton will be senior setters Ange Moeller and Mexican exchange student Tonis Chavez, junior spikers Barb Drenth and Tammy Wilkinson and senior spiker Sally Texter. ’ The sixth starting spot, says Dorgan, will be manned either by Amy Hoke or Julie Collins. Both are juniors. Other girls on the team will be juniors Narcia Scott (backrow) and Karla Mapes (setter). Seniors include Sherri Merda < spiker). Debbie Blesch (backrow). or JennyManning (backrow). Dorgan says her team is looking forward to the season. "They’re very excited, a lot more than in previous year." she ys. “We just need to get some experience under our belts.” Getting experience key for Maple Valley spikers Maple Valley volleyball coach Bill Christensen will find out just how important experience is this season. Christensen will have just three returning letterwinners from a team that compiled a 513 record in 1982. And, as Christensen points oui, "even those girls didn't play much last year.” The returness arc seniors Tracy Symonds. Kelly Todd and Robin Swift. AU three are expected to play several positions, says Christensen Senior transfer Lisa Pomaroy also has voileyball experience and could help. Four girls up from a jayvee team that won GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL three mate-lies might also contribute. Those include Amy Cole. Jane Shippel. Loretta Mehan. and Dawn Kartell. "I think we have a number of juniors that will contribute." says Christensen The Lion volley ball mentor says serving will be the team s strong suit, but the inex­ perience will be hard to overcome "The lack of experience is going to hurt us. We just don’t have many returning let­ terwinners liecause we play ed a lot of seniors last year." he says. The team will open it's season at Lakewood on Monday night DATE Jan. 7 Jan.ll Jan.14 OWNTzKT Albion Jockscn. Sturgn Middleville Jackson. Harper Creek Marshall Jan. 18 Caledonia Jan. 21 Hillsdale. Jockson Coldwater Jan. 22 Cereal City Classic Jan. 25 lakewood Jan. 28 Marshall Jackson Horoer Creek Jan. 29 Belding J . V. Tournament Feb. 4 Sturgis Albion. Jackson Feb. 11 Marshall. Jocksan. Harper Creek Feb. 12 Belding Vorsity Tourny Feb.15 Charlotte Feb. 18 Coldwater. Jockson Hillsdale Feb. 21 Allegan Feb. 24 Gull Lake Wk. of 3-1 Pre-Dutricts Mar. 5 Dist'icts Mar. 12 Reg onols Mar. 19 Slote PLACE Home Away W Home Away Hillsdale B.C. Home 'Marshall Belding Jockson Hor Crk Belding Home Hillsdale Away Home Getting settled made simple Change-of-address dilemmas fade after a WELCOME WAGON call With WELCOME WAGON, it's my job to help you make the most o< your new neighborhood Where to shop Community opportunities Special attractions Lots of facts to save you time and money Pius a basket of gifts for your family I'll be listening for your call LAKEWOOD Jan. 10 Jan. 13 Jan. 17 Jan. 20 Jan. 25 Jan. 27 Jan. 29 Ftb.3 Feb. 8 Feb.10 Feb. 12 Feb.15 Feb.17 Feb.21 Feb,24 Feu 26 Maple Valley Ionia Charlotte Coopersville Hastings Cedar Springs Belding Invitational Fremont Middlev lie Sparta Beld.ng Invitational Mason Lowell Ionia Greenville Lakewood Invitational Home Home Away Home Away Home Away Belding Away Home Away Away Away Away Home Home More Schedules on Page 12 HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of the Hastings Savings & Loan Association will be held at lhe Association's Offices at 136 E. State Street, Hastings. Michigan, Tuesday evening, January 18, 1983. Polls will be open 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Three (3) directors will be elected. Annual Meeting to follow at 8:00 p.m. Sandra K. Nichols, Secretary the team Amy Stack, a setter, and Jackie Jaynes. Beth Poll and Lisa Brownell, all spikers. are the others. Jaynes is the floor leader of lhe team, said Freridge. and is a key to the team Other players that will be relied upon will be junior Tammy Connor (setter), senior Missie Pennock (spiker), junior Heather Barnes (spiker) and senior Lori Teunesseii (utility). The other members of the Hastings squad are senior Dawn White (setter) senior Kristi Bayer (spiker), junior Lorrie Jaynes (spiker), junior Teri Kessemch < spiker). junior Connie Astle (setter) and junior Colleen Corrigan (utility). Freridge says he’s worried about the team s lack of height. Pennock is the tallest girl at the team at 5-8. “We probably won't spike as iard, hut we do have talented players." he idmitted. The team beat Delton on Tues-d&y night 153 and 15-9 and now hosts Albioi and Sturgis on Friday night �The Hostings Bonner. Thursdoy, January 6. 1983 — Page 12 Sun. Night Mbed Bowling Results WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Gilions. 4; Hair Care Center, 3; Nashville Locker, 3; Champion Tax Service. 3. Vogt. 2; Varney's Stables, 2; Art Meade Auto Sales. 1; Ted's, 1; Yoders. 1, Alll<n& Assoc. 0. Good Gaines & Series: J. Martz. 159; I. Yoder. 188; M. Chaffee, 150; S Beck. 164; M. L. Snyder. 181; M. Dull. 186; P. Croninger, 178, P Castleberry. 171434; S. Pennington. 174-508; D. Burns. 165456; E. Johnson. 208547; G Pardum, 191-511: B. Lyttle, 184-513; L. Miller, 187-501, C. Wilcox. 192474; P Harvey. 155405; P. Fisher. 200-515. REC No. 3 Bob's Service Shop. 8-0; Carlton Center Ex.. 6-2; Freeport Restaurant. 6-2; Yoder s Sunoco. 5-3; Freeport Supply, 3-5; Nashville Auto., 2-6; Steven’s Trucking. 2-6; Barry Automotive, 0-8. High Games 4 Series: D. Lambert. 235595, B. Dexter. 225-590, M. Porritt, 206-574; D. Kiersey, 235-551; J. Usborne, 231; E. Yoder, 220. HASTINGS MFG. CO. LEAGUE Deweys Auto, 3174 ; Machine Room, 303; Hastings Flower Shop, 2704; Chrome Room, 2794; Viking, 272; Office, 240; McDonalds, 253; Leftovers, 2244. High Game & Series - R. Hook, 211-604; W. Birman, 218-566; L. Bannett, 200-561; J. Bell, 217-546; D. Soknes, 201-544; R. Cross. 202535; T. Bustance. 533; T Johnston, 532; C. Baker. 529; J. Whitney, 525; H. McCollum, 219-502. Thurs. Angels The Toads, 46-22; Hog Wash, 41-27; Big Four. 40-24; Tails End, 384-294; Really Rotten, 364-314; Hooter Crew. 35-33. Hosers. 05-33; Fruins, 344-334; Broun Baggers, 344-334; Alley Cats. 34-34; White Lightning. 34-34; Little Big Hom. 324-35'.. Hot Shots, 32-36; Sandbaggers. 30-34 Escapees. 29-39; Debs. 274-404; Pm pais, 274-404; Spare Parts. 204474 High Game & Series (women) - S. Foun­ tain, 151; D. Kelly 192-526; P. Snyder. 181; M VanKuilenburg, 216-541; D. Brown, 146; L. Snyder, 195; J. Blough. 169; D. Friend, 153 L Tilley, 191-530; M. Beach. 180; M. Snyder’ 215. High Game A Series (men) - B. Martz. 206532; J. Birman, 546; W. Friend Jr. 190-54-1. R Ogden, 186-523; M. Titus. 203-534; A. Sch wennesen, 190-534; S. Wilkins, 167; B Lord 194-504; O. Laubaugh, 215-532; M. Blough’ 187-528; J. Stewart, 163; M. Tilley, 199, J Beach, 190-510. Splits - M. Beach. 5-7; R. Taylor, 4-5-7; B Moody. 5-10. CLASSIC BOWLING LEAGUE Farrell Heating. 46-30; Carlton Center Ex., 45-31; WBCH. 45-31; Sign Tire, 44-32; Electric Galaxy. 43.5-32.5; Jamar. 43-33; McDonalds,42-34: Eberhard 42-34; Hastings City Bank, 41-35; Farmer Feed, 40-36; Hastings Sweeper Shop. 40-36, AAA, 39-37: Food Center, 3640; Hastings Aluminum Prod., 35.540.5; Skedgell. 3343; Hastings Bowl. 3244; BAR Kafay. 2848; Zephyr Service, 9-67. High Games & Series: B Armour. 168-230205-633. TUESDAY NIGHT MIXED Standings: Skedgell Well Drilling, 41-31; Hasting Fiberglass, 40-32; Carrousel Realty, 38-34; Buehler Realty, 374-344; Britten Bros. Const., 35-36; Hallifax Snowplowing, 36-36, Smith Silos, 36-36; Woodland Sales 3339; Welton's Inc., 314-404; Brown's Bunch. 3141. High Games & Series (Men): M. Hallifax, 201- 552; M. Haines. 211-530; L. Gasper, 200516; P. Anderson, 185-532; D. Wilcox, 182-513; M. Carnell, 186-509; J Price. 211, D. Hoff­ man. 181; P. Scobey, 179, M. Peake, 163. High Games A Series (Women): D. Hoff­ man, 187; S. Still. 181; J. Cooper. 176, S. Price. 161; J. Wright, 161; I. Ruthruff. 156; B. Moore, 154; G. Scobey, 158; P. Carnell, 143; J. Bishop. 133. MAJORS Pennock Pinsters, 39-25; Hastings Bowl, 38-26; Cone Zone, 37-27, Violas Floral i Gift, 32-32; City Bank, 2440; d&R Kafay, 2242. High Garres & Series: P. Miller, 135; A. Burd, 155; B Stehr, 144; R. Bowman, 170; B. Whitaker, 184; R. Batterson. 168-178; B Hesterly. 149; L. Lydy, 181; E. Mesecar, 180; C Garlinger, 166. S. Boop, 173; J. Wait, 212; K Winick. 176; B. Callihan, 158-157; R Haight, 171; N. McDonald, 190. Mon. Mixers Wilts Custom Cars, 43-25; Hastings Flower Shop, 43-25; Deweys Auto Body. 42-26. Medical Care Facilit.-, 42-26; Tiki 40-28: Muir Drugs, 39-29; Art Meade Motor Sales. 39-29; Public Auto Outlet. 364-314; Michelob, 354-324, Goodyear Brothers, 3335; Gordies Wear House. 304-374; Cinder Drugs, 30-38; Hastings Bowl. 294-384 The Depot < make up) 27-37; Haatings Savings & Loan, 26-42; Food Center (make up), 25-39; Stalwart Buildings, 24-44, BAR Kafay, 23-45 Splits Converted: N. Bird, 3-7; S. Birman 3-6-7-10. High Game A Series - E. Johnson, 185-524. P. Finton, 151; D. Kelley, 202-544; I Cole. 181; B. Callihan, 178-508: F Girrbach, 181; P Snyder. 175; D. Murphy, 174, T. Gillons, 151; K. Faul. 192; B. Jones, 180; E. Ulrich. 190506; D. Snyder, 180-511; E. Burkholder, 176; G. Devault, 160; K Lenz, 161. Frantz Buick, 287.5; Piston Ring, 265.5; E.W. Bliss Co., 260; Steven's Trucking, 251; Fruins. 239.5; City Food & Bev., 225; Tiki, 212; No Shows, 1695. High Game - O. Laubaugh, 212; W. Lydy, 202- 212; M Verus, 233; P. Anger, 217-200; J. Ba’-num, 201-220-184; R Hook, 203, J. Bennett, 200, R. James, 200; M Haines, 213. High Series - O. Laubaugh, 509; W. Lydy, 581; R. Conley, 503; J. Bowman. 537; B Ruthruff, 533; B. Keeler, 505; M. Verus, 574, P. Anger, 564, J. Barnum, 605; R. Hook, 545; R.-Newton, 509; J. Bennett, 543; A. Taylor, 542; R. James, 520, M. Haines, 571; H. Keeler, 536. Thur*. Twisters Shamrock Bar, 45-23; Hastings Automatic Heating, 41-27; Burns Refrigeration, 41-27, Hastings Bowl, 364-314; JAM Service, 3236; Mini Champs, 31-37; Hastings Mutual, 30- .M. Superette. 284-354: Big Johns. 26-42; Turns. 2543 High Gamr - L. Fruin. 142; B. Boersria, 151 B Welsh. 173; J Hurless. 161, S. BacheldT. 143; j Wright. 150: A Weeks. 158 N LeJoye. 176; K Welton. 156; J Morgan. 167; N. Rivett. 173. High Series - J Sovboda. 172-466. C. Robinson. 193-493. S. Mead. 166-463; J. Gasper. 179-496; C Hurless. 208-471; K Malhson. 146416; D Lord. 149-359; S. Keeler. 179498. L. Conley, 141-385. G. Snider. 15641? M Van Kuelenburg. 191-522. Nancy Taylor. 192-507 M Cole. 147-389; B. Whitaker. 181-492. Jarman sells business, plans to retire After 14 years in the business. Duar/1 Jarman has sold his business. D J. Electric, and is making plans for his retirement He joins his wife. Mildred, who retired from Hastings Aluminum Co. last October, where she worked 16 yeprs as a personnel secretary. Jarman, a Hastings native, says he and his wife will be wmiermg in Arizona, then returning here in the spring. Ovce back, he says there will be plenty to keep him buss “Both my wife and I golf, and we enjo> hunting and fishing And we have a swim­ ming pool, so we ll have plenty to do. ' he says As a high school student, Jarman worked with his father, who owned an electrical and sheet metai business During World Wa. Two. he worked as an air corps engineer, building and maintaining air stops in China, Burma and India. After the war. he worked ’hree years for Al Steary, ow ner of Stears 's Electric Ten years followed as an insurance saleman. then he bought Steary s shop and named it D J Electric. Jarman and his wife live at 506 Indian Hills. The couple has two children. Darwin. 34, a foreman at Hastings Manufacturing, and Darlene, 35, a juvenile probation officer in Decatur. Ga. “It’s been a real good business. ' says Jarman “I’m sure it's going to stay that way.” Buwlrrettes Pennock Hospital. 4-0; Riverview. 4-0. Hause Realty. 4-0; Kent Oil. 3-1; Heckers, 31: Reminder. 3-1; Mary s Beauty Shop. 3-1; Burger Chef. 3-1; Millers Carpet. 1-3; Shuda-ken. 1-3, Barry Co Medical Facility, 1-3; D.J Electric. 1-3; Coenen Construction. 1-3; Pioneer Motel. 04; Hair Care Center, 04; Hastings Bowl. 04; Hair Port A Big Georges have not bowled yet. High Game A Series - B Whitaker. 190; R. McBrian, 175493; M. MacKenzie. 191-501. J. Wait. 201; N. Goggins. 161; M.E. Goggins, 187-517; S Wallace. 141; L. Balyeat, 141; L. Perry. 200-505; B Bender. 190; V. Carr, 183; C Cuddahee. 153; C. Cuddahee, 176; M. Dull, 157: L Elliston, 185 B Blakely. 182; B. Bnnningstaull. 188. R Miller, 191480; S. Drake. 221; N. Lancaster. 136; K. Thomas, 160. C Keeler converted the 3-7-10 split. Thurs. Mom Women Slow Pokes. 44); The Three A's, 3-1; Gun Ridge Gals. 3-1; Mode O Day. 3-1, Lilleys of the Alley, 3-1; Carpenters Den. 24-14; Endsleys Dai-y 2-2; Fruins, 2-2; The B U.N.S., 14-24; Gillons Construction, 1-3; Agnes Kerner Kitchen. 1-3; Trio. 1-3, Mrs. Stitches, 1-3; Bosleys Hustlers. 04. High Game A Series: S. VanDenburg, 195560; J. McMillon. 188-518; L. Miller. 186-506; S. Godbey. 186-500; J Gasper. .81; P. Castleberry. 161; D. Murphy, 168: J. Wallin, 181; C. Cheney. 165; S. Johnson, 169; S. Mogg, 187; M. Fowlc.', 153; O Gillons. 172; G Lyttle. 161; M. Mullins, 153; A. Eaton, 176; K. Moore. 114; L. Miller, 183; J. Arquilla. 174; B. Moore, 176. 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CASH FOR I AND CONTRACIS & Hf Al ( STAR I DANS” For the Best Prices...on Quality Offset Printing... Contact; J-Ad Graphics Publisher* ot The Hotting* Banner The Ha^in j* Reminder Mople Volley Newt lend o*he> oreo pvMKeHen*) For Rent FOR KI xi \ • ai around cottage on Clear Lake 7218627. Banfield U-6) Give us a call at... (616)945-9554 In Hastings � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-01-13.pdf feaf43570f48c4f6bedd0951992b5e03 PDF Text Text January 13,1983 State aid delay leaves schools uncertain All five of Barry County's school superintendents reacted with uncertainty and some of them with alarm - to Gov. James Blanchard's decision this week to delay indefinitely $500 million in February state aid payments Of that total, about $1.6 million had been due to local schools. As bad as the delay news was, more alarming to the superintendents was the attached rider to the announcement, stating that Blanchard would “not guarantee that the delayed payments ever would be made. The state is faced at this time with a $750 million budget deficit "We're very concerned about it," says Robert Miller, acting superintendent of Hastings Area Schools Miller says he hasn't heard officially from the state what the latest cut means - "But if it follows through with what it’s saying, we’ll be cut out of $529,000 in February’s state aid payment. That translates into more than one payroll, I can tell you that." He says the subject will certainly come up as an extra item on Monday’s school board meeting agenda. “If they’re going to take $529,000 away from us. something will have to be done...something drastic will have to be done." Miller added. "It depends on what they cut," says Gerald Paige, superintendent of Thomapple Kellogg schools in Middleville. He says the governor's threat not to pay February's state aid payment will mean a loss of $232,000. "That represents about 24 mills in local taxes and state aid." "I don't know what we’re going to do...we've cut so many programs, we’ve got contracts with teachers and other people, I don't know how we can say we're going to cut ten teachers. There’s no way we can do it, and continue to operate the schools without making drastic changes in configuration," says Paige. He says one drastic change may be to return to the five-hour school day, as the district had last year. To William Eckstrom, superintendent of Lakewood schools, the delay means his district won’t have that money to invest He says February’s state aid payment would have come to about $400,000. "We wouldn’t have needed to spend it right away," explains Eckstrom, "because of property tax money that's coming in. It does mean it will take us a little longer to pay off about $500,000 we borrowed in November. We had hoped to pay that off sooner." Eckstrom said his district had enough equity on hand to cover this year's expenses if the payment never materializes. Eckstrom also did not feel an indefinite or permanent delay would cause cuts in per­ sonnel or programs at Lakewood this school year, but "certainly would next year. Lakewood s total budget is $6.7 million. For Delton schools the payment represented about $250,000 of their $4.4 million budget. "We will certainly have to make ends meet,” says superintendent Bill Baker, about the governor's announcement. He says the district would proably have to make some cuLs this year but added that "all this is relatively new to us" at this time. The big problem with a cancellation of the payment. Baker sad, is that it would deny Delton $250,000 in "carry over funds" of­ ficials hoped to have from this budget year to next. That equity is used by the district as a buffer in case of emergency purchases and as a base to start operations on for the coming year. Baker says many factors enter into the district's reaction to the announcement. "It’s not clear if this freeze is short term, long term, or if it’s the opening gambit for a series of cuts later on," he says. "We've got to be prepared for the last possibility (as far as cuts are concerned)." “It was somewhat of a surprise," says Baker of the arnouncement “We didn’t anticipate that big of one. It’s the biggest one so far.” For the Maple Valley district, the situation is likewise a serious one. The delay of their $255,000 payment would force the school to borrow additional funds for operating ex­ penses, according to superintendent Carroll Wolfe. "The state aid money is very important to us," he adds. The payment is a good portion of the district's total $3.3 million budget. The district already has a $310,000 loan taken out this rall and borrowed against anticipated tax revenues and state aid funds. Wolfe says Maple Valley has adequate funds to cover January expenses, but would only have the incoming tax money between now and next month to cover February expenses. A shortfall between incoming revenues and cists would require the school to borrow additional funds, Wolfe explains. As for cuts, Wolfe feels his district is already “to the bone" "Within the past several years we’ve made numerous cuts in personnel and programs," he says. "It’s going to be difficult to make further ones." The worst scenario for Maple Valley, as well as the other four districts, is no payment at all or the first of a series of delays or cuts. “We don't have information yet on what is going to happen, whether it's a delay or a Prairieville landfill hearing on pollutants reset for Jan. 25 A show-cause hearing between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and a Prairieville Township landfill suspected of polluting groundwater lias been adjourned to Jan. 25. Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming ordered the adjournment Friday, after listening for two hours to the testimony of one witness. Dolores Montgomery, a DNR hydrogeologist, testified that KAV-Co is in violation of a state act requiring landfills to have a 10-foot clay barrier “to provide a protective contaminant barrier of landfill aquifer." Montgomery said there is no continuous clay barrier at KAV-Co., “and any leachate (contaminant) would percolate down to the water table." Montgomery testified that test wells near tie KAV-Co. site revealed the presence of 15 organic and inorganic compounds, including benzene, a known human carcinogen, and methvlene chloride, a known animal car­ cinogen "These are not naturally occurring chemicals to groundwater," said Mon­ tgomery. In his opening statement to the court, Theodore Hughes, attorney representing the Department of Natural Resources, said the purpose of toe hearing was “to turn off the tap, so to sp°ak." and "to close the gates on KAV-Co. today.” KAV-Co’s attorney Lloyd Yenner at­ tempted, through a long and detailed crossexamination of Montgomery, to show that the contamination was not as extensive as the test wells led investigators to believe, and that much of the pollutants came from area homes, and not from the landfill. Last summer, a pregnant Allegan County Continued on Page 4 cancellation of the payments." Wolfe says. "Once we find out, then we can decide exactly what we re going to do." Along with freezing the February state aid payments. Blanche d also froze the hiring of stateemployes. T.ie governor is due to detail more iong-range plans to balance the budget in his State of the State Addrr s on Jan 26. His announcement cam® after receiving a report from a financial ersis committee he appointed prior to taking office They told him the budget crisis (of a $750 million deficit) is real and hap to be coupled with a massive state cash-flow shortage of as much as $1 Dillion. They recommended tax increases, a repeal of the local spending requirements in the Headlet amendment, and further Medicaid cost containments. No specific recommendations were made in either budget cuts or levels of tax in­ creases for the state. They also warned that education was at the "crossroads” and unless efforts were made to improve services, Michigan could become "the Mississippi of the north". Vol. 128, No. 2 Hastings, Michigan Thursday, January 13,1983 County Commissioners to begin contract talks with two employee bargaining unions by Steve Horton Negotiations over a new contract between the Barry County Board of Commissioners and county employees should be shifting into gear sometime this month. The contract with both groups expired on Dec. 31. Last year's board of commissioners had proposed to the Barry Countv Employees Association and the Fraternal Order of Police v representing the county deputies) that the 1983 salaries and benefits be frozen at last year's level. The commissioners cited reduced funding from the state as the reason for a • freeze". A meeting between the commissioners’ representative and the association was held in November, during which the "freeze" was proposed A representative from the deputes* union was unable to attend. The association held a meeting in mid December and voted to "wait and see" on the freeze, adding their willingness to negotiate on a "month to month basis". Since that time negotiations have been put on the back burner", pending the reorganization of the new board of com­ missioners. Paul Kiel, personnel chairman for last year’s board of commissioners and now chairman of the entire board, said “we're ready to go" on negotiations Kiel, along with the new personnel chairman, Carolyn Coleman, will negotiate for the board. Ardis Hall, [resident of die employees association, said her group wanted more information before they made any definite decisions. “We ( the association and the commissioners) are in agreement to at least .naintaining where the association is a: (in regard to wages and benefits’, while reviewing other areas," she said. Hall said it appears the county "definitely has money problens", but that her group wanted more information on the 1983 budget "We want to know ‘what’ goals they’re setting, what' priorities they're setting in regard to spending before making a decision," she said. The association proposed having the bargaining continue on a month-tomonth basis, both for going over non-econonrc areas and for seeing if there are any economic changes. Hall said she saw that process continuing for a maximum of up to six months “until wc see where Barry County's finances are" She cited the possibilities of more federal revenue sharing funds or an unexpected payment from the state as examples that might alter the county's economic status. Hall said the association, which represents approximately 50 to 60 employees, did have non-economic areas they wanted to negotiate on. along with making a decision on wages and benefits Gerald Luedecking, steward of the deputy­ union. said his group was unable to attend the first session with the board so "of­ ficially" they have yet to receive the proposal Luedecking said the union has been seeking a start in negotiations with the commissioners since August “I sent them a letter at that time requesting a meeting and have not heard a word," he said. "I sent another letter to them this week." Kiel said he had received the recent letter and followed through by instructing the personnel chairman, Coleman, to contact the sheriff so talks could begin. Concerning the August letter and Luedecking's statement that the union has "not heard a word" on their request for a meeting, Kiel expressed puzzlement. "I don't know why they would say that." he said. "We (the commissioners) have payed attention to them." He also noted that a bargaining session had been held Luedecking said the deputies, like the employees association, wanted to see 'where” the board was setting their spen­ ding priorities He noted that nine law en­ forcement employees were laid off last January, witb only a secretary being recalled, resulting in cutbacks in manpower on the road patrol and in the detective and crime prevention areas. He said he was aware of the board's proposal for a "freeze' on wages and was ‘ more than willing to listen" to the proposal "We're more than willing to be reasonable.'' he added, “but we want to see where their priorities are.” Kiel said toe posaibtoiy of further state aid cuts could also affjet the upcoming negotiations "I think we have to keep iooking at the budget to see if they’re (the state) going to cut more funds.” he said. "I don't th'nk they’re toing to be giving us any additional revenue sharing," he added He noted that the employees association had taken the board's past budgets and upcoming one and looked at them "1 think they found that we were honest about what we were saying (concerning the tight budget funds),’’ he said. "There's no hidden monev." Kiel noted as well that “all" the county's elected officials have agreed to a freeze Employees currently receive medical and life insurance, paid sick leave up to 90 days (if accumulated), two paid personal days, and paid holidays. The expired contract liad given workers a 7.6 percent increase in 1981 and another 7.6 percent hike last year, along with the benefits Kellogg exec, will speak to Hastings Chamber A marketing and advertising executive of Kellogg Co. will speak to members of the Swain joined Kellogg Co. in Oct. 1961 as a * retail sales representative in California. In 1962, he became district representative and in 1966. district manager for the Fresno, Calif, area. In 1967, Swain was assigned to company headquarters in Battle Creek as coordinator of advertising and sales promotion. In Nov. 1970. he was promoted to manager of collateral services in the advertising department and in Aug. 1971 was promoted to product marketing manager in the general sales division. He became manager for broadcast media in Nov. 1975, then was promoted to assistant advertising manager in March 1977. In May 1977, he was named advertising manager. In November of that year, Swain was elected nee-president, advertising manager of the Kellogg Sales Co. and in 1981 he assumed h.s present position. Social hour will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and thefamily-styledinner will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event are $6.50. They are available at the chamber of commerce of­ fice, 115 S. Jefferson St.; at the ReminderBanner office, 1952 N. Broadway; Hastings City Bank and WBCH Radio, downtown. For more information, telephone 945-2454. Jacobs named to head Chamber William H. Swain, director of market­ ing services for Kellogg Co. Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting. Tnursday. Jan 20. at the Hastings Elks Temple Willard H. Swain, director of marketing services in the U.S. Food Products Division of the firm, will serve as keynote speaker for the dinner meeting which will open toe year under the new chamber president, Fredric Jacobs (see related story). Jacol s said that Swain is expected to discuss the role of marketing in a business and its importance to a city. Fredric J Jacobs. has been named president of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce in 1983. Jacobs is production manager for J-Ad Graphics, Inc., in Hastings (publishers of the Hastings Banner and The Reminder) and publisher of the Battle Creek Shopper News and Maple Valley News. He has served on the board of directors of the chamber for five years Four years ago. Jacobs and John Cohoon, the immediate past president, initiated the Light-a-Light annual campaign *o raise funds for downtown Christmas decorations They also served as co-chairmen of Christmas parade. Jacobs served as membership chairman for one year and has been involved in the Holiday Ball for several years. He has been a member of the Hastings Rotary Club for one year, where he is now program chairman He is also a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Last year, he was vice-president of the Shopping Guides of Michigan association. He served on the Barry County Fair Board for two years and was a member of the Air National Guard for six years. Jacobs was chosen as the "Oustanding Young Man of the Year" by the Hastings Jaycees in 1982. He has been employed at J-Ad Graphics since 1969 He and his w ife, Patty, live at 461 Lakeside Dr. with their three children. Jennifer, 12, Carrie, 8, and Jonathon. 5. The new president said that one of his priority projects for the year is to finalize a theme for downtown Hastings “It's time to discontinue the committees and make a decision," he said, "so that when people do remodel it will be in line with a theme " He said that a natural theme, which has been followed by several merchants, would be based on the architecture of many of the downtown buildings and the county cour (house This, he said, could also tie in with the historic theme of Charlton Park. Another priority will be to make the chamber of commerce instrumental in economic development "The chamber was the venicle for getting toe Joint City-County Economic Develop­ ment Commission underway," he said "Now that the commission has been formed. Continued on page 4 Fredric Jacobs, ’he 1983 president of the Hostings Area Chamber of Commerce. (Bonner photo) �The Hastings Benner, Thursday, January 13. 1983 — Page 2 Criminal complaints climb in 1982 The number of criminal complaints in 1982 rose over that of the previous year, the Hastings City police annual report reveals. Larceny leads the list, with 278 reports. Of that number, 11 were classified as un­ founded, and 241 were cleared. In 1981, police received 251 larceny complaints, of which 12 were unfounded, and 237 cleared. Criminal complaints rise in ‘82 Charlton Park 1983 officers named Index of Offenses Reported The election of new officers was the main business during Tuesday night's meeting of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission, held at the Charlton Park Museum. Kevin Woods, recently appointed to the commission, was selected to head the tenmember board. Woods has a seat on the Parks Commission due to his position as chairman of the county's planning com­ mission. He takes over the post held by Ed McPharlin. Drain Commissioner Audrey Burdick was elected as vice-chairman and n?wlyappointed commission member Charles Johnston, executive vice president at Hastings Mutual Insurance, was picked as secretary-treasurer. Along with Johnston, three other perxins took new seats on the Parks Commission. They were: Carolyn Coleman, the representative from the county board of commissioners. Jack Lenz, newly elected chairman of the road commission, and Bev Warren, citizen-at-large. The newly-elected chairman Woods suggested that the next commission meeting be devoted to “seeing w'*ere we’ve been’’ and setting oriorities and goals for ' where we want to go with the park during the coming year". The business of hiring a new park director was also on the agenda. Burdick, who chaired the personnel committee on the commission, said that the field of applicants had been narrowed to four. The commission approved her suggestion that members interview those prospects this Saturday morning, starting at 8:30 a.m., at the museum. The interviews will be a public session. A later meeting would be held if previous commitments prevent the ap­ plicants from attending, Burdick said. Sne said that “administrative abilities", “background in promotion", and an “awareness of the park's historical prospective” were parameters used in conducting the interviews and narrowing the field of cand.dates. Around 200 applications had been sent to fill the vacancy, created by the resignation of the previous park director. Alice Boucher, the 1982 secretary­ treasurer of the commission, has been acting as a temporary park director until the position could be filled. Commission member Adelbert Heath commended Boucher for her efforts, noting that she had assumed a difficult respon­ sibility and done well with it. /letters^ to the Editor: Murder Mansloughter . Criminal Sexual Conduct Robbery .................. Burglary Assault......................... Larceny ............................ Auto Theft Violation of Controlled Substance................ To The Editor: I. too, played baseball for Irv Charlton. It was in the mid-308 when I was in training and allowed only two weeks summer leave that somehow Irv found out that I was a ball player. Not being local (I was bom near Lakewood High School and later lived in Woodland and through my parents lived in Hastings), I was home very little. Irv called me to play for the old Indian Landing team. 1 remember of going to Kalamazoo and to Caledonia in lev's old Buick louring car. I recall once, when playing at Indian Landing and not being known as a slugger, 1 slammed the ball over the road and into the swamp. Irv met me at home plate, jumping up and down like a child. I was glad to see the names of some of the old players of whom I had long forgotten. I do remember a pitcher by the name of “Shorty” Pennington who could throw a mean curve. Thanks again to Mr. Mead for bringing back the life of a little-known man who gave Charlton Park to the public for everyone to use. By the way, I played until 1937, when I went to Washington State and then out of baseball for two .ong years. R. H. Gerlinger 0 0 1 7 1 Cleared 0 2 1 41 11 16 241 3 1 12 10 0 1 1 5 1 12 3 0 0 7 10 1981 Murder.......................... 0 8 I c.s.c..................... Robbery.............................. Burglary............................ Assault............ Larceny .............................. Auto Theft V.C.S.A.................................. 45 10 251 11 13 1 36 10 237 11 13 19-year old Detroit man cleared of unarmed robbery charges A Barry County Circuit Court jury deliberated 45 minutes Monday before acquitting a 19-year-old Detroit man of unarmed robbery charges Steven J. Hawley, 117 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit, has been held in the Barry County jail since September, when he was arrested in Detroit on a charge of unarmed robbery. State police allcdged that on the night of August 1, 1982, Hawley and another man stole car kej-s and about $30 cash from Evelyn Cole, 7242 Curtis Rd. Other court proceedings Joseph Marvin Lynd, 29. 2696 Pifer Rd., Delton, was arraigned on a felony charge cf assault with intent to commit murder. Prosecutors alledge that Lynd attempted to shoot his girlfriend, Christine Ma-ie DeKubber not knowing that DeKubber had unloaded the rifle the week before. If convicted. Lynd could face up to life in prison. Judge Hudson E. Deming refused a plea of guilty to aggravated assault from Richard Arden Weedall. 29, 76S0 Fry Rd., Lake Odessa. Prosecutors maintain that Weedall assaulted Kenneth Neil with a knife in the Blarney Stone Bar on Sept. 30. Weedall told Judge Deming he merely pushed Neil. Weedall was originally charged with felonious assault, punishable by up to four years in prison Lawrence J. Klok, Jr.. 34, 450 Egleston. Kalamazoo, waived arraignment and pleaded not guilty to charges of felonious assault with a firearm. Prosecutors maintain that Klok assaulted Gordon Henderson with a shotgun, but without intending to murder or to inflict great bodily harm. Penny Ann Lee, 25, 2220 Tanner Lake Rd., waived her arraignment and pleaded in­ nocent to charges that she struck a pedestrian with her car, then fled the scene of the accident, in August of 1982. According to police, Ms. Lee struck James LeeFriddle, of Woodland, as he stood on the shoulder of M-66 talking to some passengers in a parked car. According to police reports, Ms. Lee was arrested a short time later by Pennfieid Township police in Calhoun County. Fnddle was rushed to Pennock Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery, then transfered to Grand Rapids' But­ terworth Hospital, where he was treated for intemal injuries, a punctured lung, broken ribs and head injuries. Edward Salvadar, 23, 212 Stadium Dr., Middleville, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of attempted joyriding as . part of a plea agreement with prosecutors. Sentencing is set for Jan. S’., at 9 a.m. Wayne Socketl, former state representative Wayne B. Sackett. 75 who represented Barry County in the state legislature from 1972 to 1976, died Tuesday at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo following a heart attack, last weekend Sackett was first elected to the legislature from the 47th District in 1968. In 1972, reapportionment placed him the 55th District, which included Barry County, and he won a primary bid that year against several local opponents He also won the general election that year In 1974, Sackett narrowly defeated Donald H. Gilmer of Augusta in the primary elec­ tion, when a precinct by precinct recount placed him ahead by 25 votes. He won the general election again that year Sackett lost the 1976 primary election to Gilmer, though he carried Barry County Born in Bradley, the son of Fred and Bessie Sackett, he was raised in Montana. then returned to the Kalamazoo area in 192-. He worked as a decorating contractor for 27 years Sackett served as a director of the ’ Michigan United Conservation Clubs and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Kalamazoo He and his wife, Zelma, lived at 515 Larkspur Ave, Portage. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs Nancy Kaiser erf Portage. Mrs Diane Bumpus of Kalamazoo and Mrs Ruthann Solomon of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren, four brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be at 11 a m . Friday, at Lie First Presbyterian Church. 321 W. South St., Kalamazoo Internment will be at Mount Ever-Rest Cemetery in Kalamazoo Arrangements are being made by Langiand MemorialChapel in Kalamazoo Council to take steps City to improve water supply By Elaine Gilbert Action taken Monday by the Hastings City Council is aimed at improving the city's water supply by tackling problems with two wells in Tyden Park Because of 'undesirable sand and grandular materials in the water produced in wells three and four in the park, the two wells have been relegated to emergency use only. Those problems have meant that about half of the water supply sources for the city are available only on an emergency standby­ basis, although the city’s current water needs are being met Council members Monday agreed to temporarily abandon well three and cap it securely and order sand separating equip­ ment to be installed at well four at a cost of approximately $25,000 The cost will come from the water system's Improvement and Extension fund. Councilman William Cusack said the city’s water and sewage committee, which he chairs, recommended that action based on recommendations from Hydrogeologist Lynn M. Miller of the Ann Arbor-based L.M. Miller & Associates. “Any further decisions (regarding problems at the wells) will be matte by the committee as soon as this sand separator is installed and the director of public services (Michael Klovanich) determines whether we will have a sufficient supply of water to provide service in the city of Hastings," said Cusack. "Al that point in time, if it is his (Klovanich’s) recommendation, we will then ask for bids tor a new deep well to be drilled in Tyden Park," he said. The Miller firm, in a letter to Klovanich, has estimated the cost for drilling a replacement well at about $112,000 Mayor Kenneth J. Howe told the council that ‘ you should be aware that these are only estimates...the actual costs will not be determined until we get the final bids." In presenting several options to the city, Miller cautioned that “the high volume slugs of sand which are produced by the Hastings wells at or shortly after start-up leave room for seme question as to the efficiency of the separator operation. ‘It is probable that efficiency for the number four well discharge will be better than that for the number three well, based on the performance histories of others," he Public Opinion said. Miller suggested temporarily abandoning the use of well three while the sand separator equipment is tested at well four If well four proves satisfactory during the trial activity, he said, the city could opt to try the saiid separator equipment on well three or decide to replace the well If well three is eventually replaced. Miller proposed that it be constructed m a remote point in the northeast corner of the pack area, south of he river. “Although it does represent some lost motions and perhaps repeated activity, the last discussed procedure would be more quickly accomplished than any of the others and provide more security in supph than now exists, Miller said. (Other council business, is included in another article in this issuer Correction Jane Barlow newly appointed Hastings City Treasurer who will replace retiring Phyllis Haines, formerly worked for Michigan Bell in Hastings and Grand Rapids and for J.C. Penney's in Hastirgs ...by Ken Reibel Chemical Pollution & the Law New house permits in Hastings increase by five over previous year’s total There were five more permits issued for houses last year compared to 1981, City Assessor and Building Inspector Michael Payne told the Hastings City Council Mon­ day. Payne said there were eight permits for houses issued in 1982 while there were onlythree in 1981. In his annual report, Payne noted that About 100 applications for the Hastings school superintendency are expected to be on hand by the Jan. 14 application deadline, according to Dr. Carl Brautigam, placement and policy consultant for the Michigan Association of School Boards. Brautigam, hired by the school board as a search consultant, says that about half of the applicants are from Michigan, with the greatest concentration overall coming from the midwest. The next step in the selection process comes next Tuesday, when school board members meet in Grand Rapids with the placement directors of Michigan's six universities to narrow down the field of applicants. Brautigam says that in his experience, there could be from six to ten individuals selected, “depending on the quality of the top applicants." The application review is scheduled for 4:30 p.m., Jan. 18, in the Kent County In­ termediate School District Office, 2250 E. Beltline, in Grand Rapids. there was a 237 percent dollar increase in housing starts over 1981. He also noted an increase of 318 percent in total dollars of the va’ue of permits issued in 1982 as compared with the previous year. The total value of all permits issued in the city in 1982 amounted to $949,458. A breakdown of Payne’s report shows the eight new residential permits were valued at $296,000; 11 residential permits for additions and alterations totaling $52,600; two permits for new commercial ventures totaling $30,SCO; three permits for commercial ad­ ditions and alterations for a total of $533,500; three signs valued at $3,508; three residential swimming pools totaling $23,800, and four residential assessory buildings valued at $9 'SO. County clerk hurt in accident Barry County Clerk Norvai Thaler received minor injuries, and a traffic ticket Friday when his car ran into the back erf a garbage truck parked on N. Broadway. Hastings City Police say Thaler was north­ bound about 7:45 a.m. w.ien he pulled into the right lane to let a car pass him. According to police. Thaler did not see the parked Hastings Sanitary Service truck, and plowed into the back. Thaler reportedly returned to his job at the county building, but later sought treatment at Pennock Hospital for minor injuries. Thaler also received a ticket for failure to stop in an assured clear distance. ------------------------ Police Beat--------------------------r. WOOD FURNACE add on. stereo equipment, antique stereo cabinet and golf clubs were reported stolen Saturday from the Charles Smith residence, 4600 Buller Rd Banner Send Form P S. 3579 to P.O. Box B 0 2 1 82 25 278 19 Superintendent applications due Reader remembers In/ Charlton Hastings Unfounded 1982 The number of burglary complaints is second highest in the report, with 82 com­ plaints recieved in 1982. There were 45 the year previous. City police received a total of 4,809 com­ plaints, both criminal and non-criminai last year. Also revealed in the annual report, which was presented to the city commission at its Monday night meeting; — Hastings City police arrested 284 adults and 77 juveniles in 1982. In addition, police made 34 arrests for other police depart­ ments. — A total of 568 traffic tickets were written under the heading of moving violations. There were a'so 1,032 non-moving citations issued. Over 3,700 meter tickets were also passd out. — Thirty-nine accidents handled by city police resulted in personal injuries. There were also 179 property damage accidents with cars, and 113 mishaps involving motor vehicles off road. — Eleven reserve police officers worked 1,309 hours during the year. Former state representative, Wayne Sackett, passes away (USPS071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by . J*Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 1 —Thursday. January 6. 1983 Subscription Rates. $10 per year in Barry County $12 per year in adjoining counties; and *13.50 per year elsewhere. G ASOLINE, about 15 gallons worth, was reported siphoned Jan. 6 from a car owned by Oral Walker, W. Shore Dr., Fine Lake. Write us a letter! welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. The Hastings Banner Chemical contamination of water and soil has been in the news since an entire Missouri town was recently closed to its residents. Localh, the state attorney general is trying to close down a Barry County landfill because if seepage into nearby wells. Do you favor the type of enforcement we practice or do you think government spends too much time and money worrying about chemicals? Ken Neil: “The government can t spend too much time and money looking for con­ tamination." says Neil, owner of Hastings Sanitary Service "No one wants to con­ taminate " “I would hate to think that I contaminate," says Neil, who owns a landfill on N. Broadway "If 1 am. then I would want to stop il." Neil points out that his six test wells are drawn and tested every three months for contaminants Ross Leiffers: “"Heavens yes." says Leiffers. He thinks enforcement action is "long overdue "I would rather see money for cleaning up chemical contaminants than for building more bombs." says Leiffers. James Mulder: "I think the government should worry about it. I think we need stricter rules," says Mulder "You can't have contaminated water people have tp drink it.. I think things will get worse if the government doesn't do something anout it." Ilona Hagen: "I think we should ail be concerned about the chemicals in our society today, including what preservatives aie in our foods," says Hagen "But 1 really don't know what we can do about it.” Linda Reid "I don't think they're wasting our money. I think we should all be con­ cerned about what gets put into landfills." says Reid. “If it doesn't get taken care of now. what's it going to be like when my children are my age?" Jolla Hill: “It's a serious situation. 1 have a well And I've heard there's a lot of people that are finding cut that their well's are contaminated," says Hill "The government is spending money on places it shouldn't, and not spending it where they should...It’s a hard situation to pinpoint But I do believe they need to look onto chemical con­ tamination more ” Betsy Kilmer: “I'm in favor of this type of enforcement." says Kilmer “If the government doesn't do it, then who else’s responsibility is it? Who else will do it? That's part of what our tax money is going for.” Ken Wither: "I think that the chemical situation nowadays is such that if somebody doesn't take care of it, our waters will become so polluted that we'll destroy our selves before we know it,” says W'itker “So if we don’t have rules and regulations and fine places for contaminants, there will come a day when there will be a disaster �The Hastings Banner Thursday. January 13. 1983 — Page 3 Researching history will be topic of Hastings AAUW 'ew5 . . Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peck Mr. and Mrs. Michael Crapo Teresa Ann Nickerson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Nickerson of Little Long Lake, Battle Creek, became the bride of Michael R. Crapo of Jackson, December 18 in St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Battle Creek. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Crapo of Little Long Lake. Battle Creek. Maid of honor was Carol Oversmith; bridesmaids were Kathy Cogswell, Tina Esselman and DebCracraf L Flower girl was Aleisha Miller. Best man was Mark Crapo, brotner of the groom. Groomsmen were Al Wright, Gary Lester, Jeff Roberts and Ken Nickerson, brother of the bride. The bride graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School and the American College of Beauty Culture in Kalamazoo. The groom, a graduate of Lak< iew High School and ITT in Fort Wayne, is an electric meter services coordinator for Consumers Power Company in Jackson. The newlyweds will reside in Cadillac after a trip to California. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Fluke Isaura Denise Brown and Christopher James Fluke were married November 13 at the First Presbyterian Church in Saginaw. Laura is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Brown of Saginaw, and Chris is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fluke of Hastings. Both Chris and Laura are 1981 graduates of Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Mich. Given in marriage by her father, the bride graced the aisle in a floor-length gown of white satin. Her Queen Anne neckline and fitted bodice was accented with imported French alencon lace. The semi-bishop sleeves were cuffed in matching lace. The full A-line skirt was trimmed in lace, circling to the chapel-length train. Upon her head, the bride wore a tiarra-style crown, draping to a cathedral-length veil. Matron of honor was Pat Powlus-Miller, friend of the bride. Best man was Mike Moore, friend of the groom. Other attendants were Patti EUis of .Jackson, Wy., Karen Schaumaa of Saginaw, and Jill Fluke of Hastings, sister of the groom. Each wore royal blue taffeta skirts accented with offwhite, three-quarter length sleeve lace blouses and gathered at the waist with a royal blue matching tie. Groomsmen were Dave Hubert of Jackson, Bob Hurley of Kalamazoo, and Bob Lewis of Lansing, all friends of the groom. Stephen Brown and Dan Brown, brothers of the bride, were the ushers. Guests were greeted at Ted s Banquet Hall and were treated to a buffet dinner and cocktails with dancing following. The newlyweds spent a skiing honeymoon in Salt Lake City. Utah and are now making their home in Hastings. Jane Miller (Aicken) and Carl W. Peck exchanged wedding vows on December 4 at the United Methodist Church in Middleville. Parents of the bride are Andy and Neva Aicken of Middleville and the groom’s parents are Bernard and Barbara Bedford of Hastings. The matron of honor was Patti Mickelson, sister of the bride Mark Chase, the best man, was a friend of the groom. Flower girl was Chelsea Miller and nngtearer was Scott Miller, children of the bride The wedding wrs followed by a reception at the Moose Lodge of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Cole were master and mis‘ress of ceremony. Tietz-Hubka engagement told Mr and Mrs. Roderick Tietz of Middleville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter. Victoria Kay. to John Earl Hubka, son of Mr and Mrs. Willard C Hubka of Hastings. Victoria is a 1982 graduate of Thurnapple Kellogg High School. John is a 1982 graduate of Michigan State University and is presently ’-he manager of Sun Gram Association in Wayne. Ohio, An April 2. 1983 wedding is being planned “How to Research a History — Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be tir? topic when the Hastings Branch of the AAUW meets at 7:30 p.m Tuesday. Jan 18 at the Hastings Public Library Esther Walton, a branch member who has been researching the local history of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, will present the program to members and guests. Mrs. Walton's presentation is a con­ tinuation of this year’s AAUW theme. "Taking Hold of Technology.” Currently, the Hastings branch is exploring localized uses of technology . Next month s meeting and tour of J-Ad Graphics will continue discovery of new technology in local businesses Branch members are reminded to return their autobiographies of 100 words or less to Agnes McPharlm who is compiling them for Hastings members This Tuesday's meeting will be hosted by Marilyn Scheck and Wilma Scholma Al! women of the community who have earned their baccalaureatt degree from a college or university are invited to attend .AAUW’ meetings. More information can be obtained by calling Rowena Hale at 945-.V83 or Agnes McPharlin at 945-9606. Esther Walton of Hastings will present the program when the iocal AAUW meets this Tuesday. (Banner photo) Masons honor Clayton Newland A potluck dinner was held. Saturday Jan. 8. at the Nashville Masonic Temple to honor Clayton Newland as Mason of the Year Members from the lodges in Charlotte. Bedford, Hastings, Grand Ledge, and Vermontville joined the Nashville Lodge in honoring Newland. Sixty-eight masons, their ladies and children, attended the dinner The dinner was organized by John Dull of Nashville, who served as master of ceremonies. Many speakers told of early associations with Clayton Newland or of his recent services to the Masonic Orders Newland has been an active member of the Nashville Lodge for 37 years and served as worshipful master in 1964 He has served as the lodge s secretary since 1970 His wife is the former Mae Stauffer and they iiave three children. Lakewood vocalists earn honors Stanton-Funk engagement told Converse-Baker engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Charles Converse, Jr. of Hastings wish to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter. Debra Lynn, to Theodore Gerald Baker, from near Dallas. Tex . son Ms Sharon Baker and the late Hugh Baker. Theodore attended Hastings High School He is presently working for Fox and Jacobs Modern Home Builders in Texas. Debra is a 1980 graduate of Hastings High School. She attended Davenport College of Business in Grand Rapids. She is presently working at Wal-Mart, inc. in Texas. A February 5 wedding is being planned Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Stanton of Middleville are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Michele Lea, to Matthew Paul Funk, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Funk of Delton. Michele is a 1982 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and is employed at the Home Insurance Company in Grand Rapids. Matthew is a 1981 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and a 1982 graduate of Ohio Diesel Technical Institute in Cleveland. Matthew is employed at Keller Transfer Line in Grand Rapids. An April 15. 1983 wedding is being planned. Nine students from the vocal music department at Lakewood High School have been selected to participate in the Michigan School Vocal Association Honora Choirs. These singers were selected from a twostage audition process beginning in October and culminating in January, and have competed with high school vocalists from throughout the state. Selected for the state women's honors choir are juniors Kym Kimmel. Christine Barcroft, and senior Dyan Bell. Performing with the state mixed honors choirs are: seniors; Steve Hodges. Janine Boger, and Laura Snoor, juniors; Greg Tyler. Randy Purdy, and Lynda Smith. This is the largest number of students ever selected from Lakewood to participate in the honors choirs These students will perform in Ann Arbor at Hill Auditorium at the University of Michigan on Saturday. Jan. 22, at 7 p.m The honors choirs concerts will conc.ude the three-day Mid Western Music educators convention held annually at the University of Michigan. 97ih birthday celebrated Minnie Williams, life long resident of Barry County will be observing her 97th birthday on Thursday, Jan. 13th Mrs Williams now , esides at the Provincial Huu«e in Hastings and although blind, would enjoy hearing from her friends on this occasion A Presenting... Two New HIGH YIELD ACCOUNTS Shuster-Shoff to wed on Sunday Judge and Mrs' Richard M. Shuster an­ nounce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter. Sally Coyle Shuster, to Gregory Lynn Shoff, son of Dr. and Mrs. Niles R. Shoff of Albert Lea, MN. A double ring ceremony is planned for January 16 at Charlton Park. You can bank on!! BOTH OFFER THESE ADVANTAGES: ★ Federally Insured to $100,000 Wisniewski-Gibson to wed in July Northrop-Marion wedding planned Mr. and Mrs. Ryai Northrop of Mid­ dleville, are pleased to announce the engagement and pending marriage of their daughter, Veronica K. (Bonnie), to Steven F. Marion, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Marion, and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Dunlap, all of Kaiamazoo. Veronica is a 1978 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg in Middleville. Steven is a 1976 graduate of Portage Northern in Kalamazoo. An April 23 1983 wedding is being planned. Case-Smith engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Clayton C. <Bud) Case of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Linda Lee to Cary James Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. RaySmith of Lake Odessa. Linda is a 198! graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. Cary is a 1980 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed at Snyder's Farm Supply in Alto. An October 1, 1983 wedding is being planned Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wisniewski of Spring Lake are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura, to James Gibson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gibson of Hastings. Laura is in her junior year at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids majoring in philosophy and religion. James is currently teaching junior high school al Saint Augustine's Elementary School in Kalamazoo. A July 16 wedding is being planned. Hill-DeVties engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Otis Hill are proud to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Lisa Marie, to James M. DeVries, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin E. DeVries of Kalamazoo. Lisa is a 1980 graduate of Hastings High School and is presently employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. James is a 1975 graduate from Kalamazoo Christian High School and in 1980 graduated from Western Michigan University. James is employed as an underwriter at Hastings Mutual. 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Checks, pre-authorized transfers and telephone transfers are allowed, up to a total of six per month. Ask us for complete details... pasting: (fttv $intk Offices in Hastings and Middleville Member FDIC �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. January 13. 1983— Page 4 Leo E. Boise Lucille E. English Jasper B. Armintrout DELTON - Mr. Jasper B. Arminlroul, 78. of 7448 S. Head Rd., died Suncay, January 9 1983, after a long illness. He was bom March 1,1904 in Byhalia, Ohio, the son of Albert and Anius (Rogers) Armintrout. He had lived in the Delton area since 1944 and was formerly of Vicksburg He married Neta Hudson on April 15, 1929 in Parchment She preceded him in death on September 24, 1981. He managed the Armintrcut Grocery stores for several years in the Kalamazoo and Vicksburg areas, before going to work for Union Pump Company of Battle Creek where he retired in 1969 aftei 28 years with the firm. Mr. Armintrout is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Dale (Doris) Mull of Shelbyville, Ms. Maxine Louden and Mrs. Fred (Charline) I*ewis. both of Delton; two sons, Jasper Jr of Plainwell and Orin (Pat) Armlntrout of Delton; 20 grandchildren. 21 great - grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Etta Mae McKinley of Kenton, Ohio; or.e brotht r, Oren K. Armintrout of Pullman, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 12 at 2 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Rev. John Padgett officiated. Burial was in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the BPOH Ambulance. Tracy Wahmhoff NASHVILLE - racy L Wahmho'f, 21 months, of 6334 Thornapple Lk. Rd.. Lot 12, died Tuesday, January 11, 1983 at her home. Services were held Thursday, Jan. 13 at 11 a.m. at Nashville Assembly of God Church. Rev. Robert Taylor officiated with burial in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Tracy was born March 25, 1981 in Plainwell, the daughter of William and Cherie (Hutson) Wahmhoff. She is survived by her parents; one sister. Denise Berrington at home: her paternal grandfather. George Wahmhoff of Dimon­ dale; maternal grandmother, Alta Keller of Comstock Park and a step-grandmother. Dorothy Hutson of Rockford. Arrangements were by the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville. HASTINGS - Mrs. Lucille F (Pierce) English. 72, of 1211 N. Michigan, died Saturday, January 8. 1983 at Pennock Hospital. She was bom on September 9, 19io in Charlotte, Mich., the daughter of Loren and Mary 'Ochsenbein) Pierce. She moved to Hastings in 1917 and attended Hastings High School. She married Voyle L. English on December 2, 1948. She was employed by Hastings Manufacturing for several years. She was a member of St. Rose of Jama Catholic Church and the Lionettes of Hastings. Mrs. English is survived by her husband. Voyle; one daughter. Mrs. Valerie I. Benner of Hastings; two sisters, Hilda Gaulooza and Annette Bowerman, both of Hastings; two brothers Robert and Wayne Pierce, both of Hastings; two grandchildren 22 nieces and nephews , one stepson, Voyle L. English, Jr. of Valejo, Calif.; two stepdaughters. Mrs Dale (Joy) Arnold and Mrs. James (Janke) DeWitt, both of East Lansing; and nine stepgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Marian Reynolds, in 1977. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m Tuesday, January 11 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Rev. Father Robert Consani o'ficiated. Burial was in Fuller Cemetery. Arrangements were by Girrbach Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Pennock Hospital. DeVern H. Charter. LAKE ODESSA - DeVern H. Charter. 58. of Lake Odessa, died Saturday, January 8. 1983 in Lansing. He was bom June 24.’ 1924 in Sumner, Mich., the son of Dewey and Frances (Steams) Charter. He married Maxine Ebright He retired from Oldsmobile in Lansing on August 31, 1982, after working there for 30 years He was a member of Oldsmobile Quarter Century Club, Hastings Moose Lodge, and V.F.W. Morley S. Oates Post No 701 He attended Bethany Baptist Church. Mr. Charter is survived by his wife, Maxine; two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Judy) McDiarmid of Lake Odessa and Sandi Charter of Lansing; one son. Dewey D Charter of Lansing; three grandchildren; his mother. Frances Charter of Stanton, two sisters, Mrs Dorothy Bennett and Mrs. Jennie Lichty, both of Battle Creek; and several nieces and nephews Services were held Tuesday, January 11 at 1 p.m. at the Gorsline-Runciman Funeral Home of Lansing. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Lake Odessa NASHVILLE Leo E Poise. 67. 8510 S. Park Rd., died Monday. January 10. 1983 at Pennock Hospital Services were held at 2 p m Thursday. Jan 13, from the Vogt Fune-al Home in Nashville. Rev Steven Reid officiated with ourial in Wilcox Cemetery He was born January 10.’ 1916 m Baltimore Township, the son of Harry and Etta (Rogers) Boise He married Bertha Easey on June 15. 1939 in Assyria Center He worked 17 years at E W Bliss He is survived by his wife; two daughters. Mrs Rosemarie Trusley ot Etowah. Tenn and Mrs Nancy Shelienbarger of Hastings one son. Larry Boise of Ypsilanti; his mother. Etta Pinnock of Hastings, one sister. Mrs Eva Pennington of Nashville one brother. Ray Boise of Nashville, six grandchiloren ami one great-grandchild Kermit R. Troyer____________ GRAND RAPIDS Kermit R Trcyer. 73, of White Cloud, formerly of Grand Rapids, died Tuesday morning. January 11, 1983 at St Mary s Hospital in Grana Rapids He was born June 21.1909, the son of James and Mary (Hansen) Troyer He was selfemployed making wood propellers and wood boats He married Edith Mae Cline on Juie 10, 1955 He was a member of the Ex­ perimental Aircraft Assoc and Popular Roto Craft Association He is survived by his wife, Edith; one sister .Mrs Lillian N. Johnson of Charlotte several nieces and nephews Funeral :*rv>ces will be held Friday, Jan. 14 at 1 p m from he Feeler Fureral in Middleville Rev Arthur Jackson will of ticiate with burial in Mt Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Michigan Heart Association Mildred S. Brumm__________ NASHVILLE - Mrs Mildred S. Brumm. 86, formerly of Nashville, died Saturday, January 8. 1983 at Lansing General Hospitai in Lansing. She was bom October 8. 1896 in Tiro. Ohio, the daughter of Fredrick Shilling and Margaret (Blaney) Shilling She married Dean Brumm He preceded her in death in October of 1970. She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lansing. Mrs. Brumm is survived by one daughter Mrs. Edward (Lois) Jones of Okemos.’ Mich., and two granddaughteis Graveside services were held TuesdayJanuary 11 at 11 a m. in Lakeview cemetery.’ Nashville. Rev. Leonard Putnam officiated Arrangement were by Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Dorothy M. Tudor__________ Delton Area CEDAR CR.--K BIBLE Campground Kriad. 8 mi S Pastor. Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at ;o a m .; Worst.o 11 a m . Evening Ser­ vice at 7 p.m . Youth meet Sunday 6 pm. Wed Prayer Bible 7 pm DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Corner Piter and Cedar Creek Rd PaulS Howell, Pastor Phone 948 »W« Saturday Services. Sahuth School 9 Wa rn W c*htp II a m Wed 7 30 p m Bible Study and Prayev meeting FAITH I NITED METHODIST. CHURCH, Pastor Elmer J Faust On M43 in Delton Services • Worship 10 45 a m.. Sunday School V 30-10:80; Evening Services pm . Ur-> sd Meth­ odist Worner every first Thursday. 7:38 p m . Un led MethrdtC Men every second Sunday 7 30 a m 'NTERLAFES BAPTIST, Delton I m-aled on M-43 in Delton Pastor Steve VanNittan Sandy Campbell. ■■urwLiy Set ail Director Sunday School 10 a r.t.. Family Worship and Bible Teaching 11 a m . Children's Gwrh. II a.m . Evening Service 6 pin Wednesday Bible Study at 7 pm., (Tsorr Practice U ? SO ? m Last Friday of every month, r amily Night at 7 » pm ut the church Call GZ3-539I MIMI BIBLE CHURCH. Cor.wr M 4.1 and Milo Road. Doug Huntington Pastor III No 3. Bos 3I5A Delton. Mi. 4WH6 Phon.-671-4702 Surxti> School mon a m Worshin Service 11:00. Evening Worship 6 00 pm. Wednesday Service 7:00 p m PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH. I«KDI S Norns Rd Arrow from Prianeville Garage Rev Rill Blair. Pastor Sunday School 10 a m.; Morning Worship II a.m . Sunday .Nighl 7pm Bible Study. Wednesday Service7p m I HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHI KOI Hwy M-66 10 mi S of Nashville. Robert Lev Shotts. Pastor Sundav ■ B.45 a m Sunday School; in 45 a m Worship Service; fc pm Young People Meeting. 7: on pm Evening Service. Wednesday 7 30 p.m Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free counsel mg service on all problem- Phone 616-758 386* or 963-1713 OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK laicry Father Ray Allen Phone623-2490 Sun­ day Mass at 8 00 a m PEACE UNITED METHuDl.vT CHURCH. i>l Barryvilk- 4 mile. W ri Nashville on M-78 Steven Reid I'.r-m Worship Service 9:15 a m . Suncav Church School and Coffee Fellowship 10: Hum. United Methodist Women 1st Tuesday each month ST CYRIL'S CATHOUC CHURCH. Nashville Father Robert E Consani. Pastor A mission of St RoaeCattolKChurch. Hastings Sundav Ma** 9 .Hi am UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashville Pt»ne 8529719 Corner Wasiiingion uM Stale Ixwianl F Putnam. Paslu.-- Service* Sundav* 9 45am Morning Worship in 45am Fellowship. II a m Church School tor ail ages b in p m I M Y F Jr Hi and I M Y F Sr Hi. Bible Hour all ages. 1st Wednesday 7 to pm each month. United Methodist Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville Rev J G Roomer Sunday School “ 45 a m Sunday W'onhio If 00 a m . Evening Service 6 tn pm. Bible 1‘nrver. W ednesday . 7 00 p m NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 313 Ptulbjw St Polar Uwler U-GroU. MJ’SUHOa m K.2 «W25 Aausun* PaMor l)co AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, * *1 ■ — - UJ V—.L._ 11_ aw _ Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner officiating Phone 758-3149 Country Chapel worahip 10:18 am . Sunday School 9 a m ; Banfield worship n 30a m COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH Former Johnstow. Town­ ship Hall. Dowling Mark A Shriver Pastor Sunday School 10 am. Worship iU:4Sa m . Evening service 6 pm Wed evening praver 7 pm Fdkraship dinner las' Sunday of each mupih. 2 30 p m . at the church Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 30] Fuller St M 7k, Pastor James Sherman Sunday Nervier* B Sunoay School, io a m Morning Worship 11 a m Evening Services. Youth 6p m . Evening Worship 7pm ; Wednesday mid week prayer 7pm Wednesday caravan program 7 p.m MAPLE GHOVE BIBLE CHURCH. ( loverdale Rd . 5 miles south o< Nash ville. 4 mile East of M M, Pastor Marvin Potter. Phone 832-0861 Sundav Services, Sunday School 10 am'; Morning Service- 11 am.. Evening Service 6 p m ; Unitage Prayer meeting? 30pm Wednesday Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN comer of Barnum lid and M 66 Wood­ land Pastor Gecrgr Speas Phone Ki2741 9:45 am Worship. Il am Sunday School. Wednesday Prayer 8 pm. W M A 2nd Wednesday each month. Adult C E . 2nd Saturday each month. 8pm WOODGROVE PARISH. Uoats Grove Rev Pamela Owens. Pastor Phone 367 3324 Church School 9» a m . Worship Service. 10:45 a m Holy Communion first Sunday of «ach month Women's Fellowship first Thursday of each month at 10:00 a m WIXHJLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance Heflelfinger . Phone 387-3961 9 15 a. tn Worship service. 10 30 a m SuimL-iv School. 7:30 p m Wednewlay UMYF Welcome The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Treecription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hotting* and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. insurance tor your He, Home. Businas*andCar E.W. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf 4- Wettern Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Brood-voy • Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" -118$. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigon Wren Funeral Home Corner of Woinut & S. Jefferson in Hostings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hostings, Michigan FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Woodland Rd Ijike Odessa Pastor Richard Srssink Church phone 7674621 Pastor s phone 374 8938 Sunday Morning Worship 10 do a m . Sunday School II 15 am evening srrv re 7 00 pm Wednesday • Bible Studv 7 wp m STONEY POINT FREE METHO­ DIST. Wellman Rd at E Slate Rd Rev Douglas Drmond. Pastor 552 E T**irn Si. Hastings. Michigan 945 5120 Sunday School 10:00 a m Womhip Service 11 IN) a m Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phil Perkin*. Pastor Hi a.m Sunday School. 11 a m Morning Wor ship. Junior Church Nursery . 7 p.m Worship Wednesday 7 to pm Family Night Missionary Society second Friday. 7 p it Potluck Freeport Area F HEEPORT CHURCH OF" UNITED H'tFTHREN IN CHRIST IM Cherry Si Pastors’ Rev Jerry Drummond and Rev Don Palmer Phone 765-5134 10:00 a m Sunday School; Il <n a m Morning Worship. Evening Worship 7 mi pm Wednesday evening praye.mcetingat YCW Club’s? «■ pm "A Grow mg Church For Coming Lord ' GALILEAN BAPTIST. l(«lh St. and N Freeport Ra Phone Mf 5704 10 a m Sunday School. 11 a m Morning Worship, 7pm Evening Service. W edm-vday - Prayer Meeting 7 30 p ra. HOPE C adCH OF THE BRETHREN. M 50 North of Freeport al the Kenl-lo.ua County Line Rev James Kinsey Morning Worship lt> am . Church School II a m Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m Morning Services. II 15 Sunday School These are classes lor all MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE FORMED. 708 West Matr Street Wotxhip io a m . Sunday School li 15 am. Evening Worship 6 pm MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy M 37. just north of Middleville 79S 972B Rev Wesley Smith. Pastor Dennis Anderson Pastor of Youth and Education Sunday School 9:45 a.m . Morning Worship II a m ; Evening Service 6 pm NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. »l Russell SI Rev Gary Finkbeincr Phone 795-7429. Sunday Worship Service 10 a m and 7 pm ; Wednes­ day Bible Study 7 33 p m PEACE REF’ORMED CHURCH. M 37 i-i Parmalee Road. Middleville Rev ..syne Kiel. Pastoi Phone 8911545 Rev Charles Doornbos. Assn, tanl Pastur. phone 7953466 Firsl Service 9am. Church School 10:15 a m . Secund Service ||:15 a.m ; Even­ ing Celebration 6pm ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Boylan Pastor Phom 792 2889 Sunday Mars 11 a.m PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. M 5ual Bell Rd Rev Lee R Palmer 10 a m Worship Service i 1 a m Sunday School. 6 30 Evening Service. 7 30 Wednesday Prayer Sei rice MrCAUL'M CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST “The Church m th* WtidwomT Ou* Lahr Ro»<! Pstior Gury Brook* Morning Worship 11 a m Sunday School 9 45 am. Evuomg Sm-K* 7pm. Prayer Meeting aM Youth Meeting 7pm T*iur»d»y. Warner * M.« aioniry AMocution first Thur*dsy of each month 9 30am OrangevilleGun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6M21 Marsh Rd 2 miles south of Gun Lake Rev Dan J.ihnson. Pastor Larry Tun,'He. Sunday School Supt Sunday Scrawl j a m Church Services ll a m . 6 pm Evening Services. Wednesday 6 30 p m S O ('K 3 thru 6 grades . 7 6m Adult Prayer and Bible Study us ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-5413 for pick up MARTIN REFORMED CHURCH OF* MARTIN Dnve-in. walk in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev Murvm Metier. Pastor Worship Ser vices Hl a in and 7 30 p m . Sundav School it 15a m ST l HYIL <r METHODIUS Gun Uik<- Father Dennis Bov Ian. Pastor PtuHte793-2889 Saturdav Mas*5pm Sunday Mass 9am DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH Dorter Road near Pine Lake Rev John F Padgett Pastor Sunday Worships ham and6pm, Sunday School Ham Youth (Twir meets each Monday 6 to pm sT FRANCIS OF ASS LSI EPISCO­ PAL CHI RCH OF ORANGEVILLE sundav Mass Ham. Cb irrh School H am Family Euchan i m a in Nursery lu ? m Midwre< sen ices as announced Father Kurt Fiah. Vita* 664-4343 Hastings Area NORTH IRVING WTJiLEY AN CHURCH, romer of Wanda twnl and Wing Rd. fa-tor Mark Wade Ml* Ruehlrr Rd Phon. 76582H7 Sundav School 10 a m . Worship 11 am . Evening Servre 7 pm. Prayer Servin Wrrineai.y 7 p m Nune-ry pc ended fur all aervu-ra Hastings Area AU.ONQUIN LAKE BIHLE Chi. RUH. 2v»2* Autun Kd. Ihrk Taggart Paster Churrh phoor Ms-MK! Sunday- S<i>.4 9:45 a ra . Wordup 11 ant . Junior Chuirh 11 «tn . F'.vMiir.g Ww-hip 7 pm . Nunrrt 6u all arrvim CHI RCH (IF THE NAZARENE 1716 N. Broadway Rev James Hitgm dorf. 2ii7 W Ind Hills Dr Sunday School 9 45 a m . Morning Worship 11 a in Sunday "Showers nl Blessing WBCH 8 45-9:<in a.m . Evening Service 6:30 p m Wednesday MidWeek Bible Study. Youth ami Children's Service* 7pm HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY ' Hl ('-< H M E Marshall St. Hartings Rev Marvin StckmiBer Phom- 945-5197 Services Sunday School 10.00 a m Morning Worship 11:00 a m Sunday and evening serv.ee 7.30 pm Wednesday mid-week prayer meeting 7 3ti pit fte will be holding REVIVAL Meetings Sept 30 U.m Oct 10 each night at . » Rev ftchard Gremillion 'ran Jasper. Ala will be (he evangelrt. FIRST BAPTIST CHI RCH. «W E Woodlawn. Hasting*. Michigan 94H »«M Sunday Service* Sunday Schmd » 10a m Morning Worship 10 45 a in . Evening Worship f. p m Wcdnendav Family Night Adult Bible Study anil Prayer 7 t»> p m Sacred SoundRehearsal 8:.to p tn Sunday morning service broadc ast WBCH BARRY COUNT’. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North dxhigan J David Walker. Minister 943-2938 Sun .Service* io.i m Bible Studv 11 a m Evening Service f. p m Wedn-wlav evening K.tle Studv 7 p n> ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 8(6 S Jrlli-rson Father Robert E Cwnsani Pastor Saturday Mass 5 15 pm Sunday Mn-.cs Ham and 11 am l unl i-**km«, Saturday 4. :«i la a p m _ HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd RumtII A Sarver. Pavtur Phone HI.3W224 Wordllp *ervirv 10 30 a m evening —rye 6pm. rise*-, for all age* Tih-mI.iv Gtr-wr Praver Meeting. JifQlF* > WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST. 318a N Broadway Rev Constance Hetfellinger Pastor P’i 367-3961 C hurch School 9 30; Worship Service Ham. Senior MYF 7 o m Thur»<lav evening -tartinR at 7 pm Choir l( M Women Welcome Circle third Wednesday of month 1 p m HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. *»4 Terry Lane Phone 945-artM Saturday -.crvice- Sal-bath School 9:28 a tn Worship Ham. Tuesday - Bible Study and Prayer Meeting. 7 30p.m FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 13X1 N Broadway Rev David D Garret! Phone 946 2239 Parsonage. 945-3195 Chun h Where a Christian experience mahe-. you a member 9 45 a m Sunday School; 1045 am Worship Service 7pm Fellowship Worship. 7 p m '‘ edm-day Prayer ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd in Irving Sundav Morning Ryer at 1030 Holy Communion at 11:00 ■ Rt Rav William O Lewi*. Rector FAITH TEMPLE ( (IRIST1AN CENTHK. ZTatl 4 Wall lake Hit (M t I )u»t mileeurth of HaotincKl P.iator larry Silverman A«-*v 1‘a-lor All.iii Welch Sunday S. h««>l fe» al! age* at !» U> a m .Morning WoraBip 1030 am. Ev.ning S-rvi-v fitib pm. TueaUy Nignt Praver. Prane and Worship Servur 7 00 pm. Thurvdav Night Word.ip Ser-, we 7 (Ml p m *W'nrd« at Truth' r>Miir- hriiedcaai dailv at 2 p m on WIJFPFMW (i HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Boltwood and East Stale Road *121 Rev Donald L Brail. Pastor Sunday School 10:08 a m Worship Service 11 no a m Evening Service* uoprn Prayer Meeting7 tn p in Wednesday EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner Broadway and Center SI The Rev Canon John F Fergunon. Rector Services: Sunday Mass and Churrh School Iff a m . Wei' 7 p m Prayer Group. Thurs 7pm Mass and Healing Service. 8 pm Adult Seminar FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 502 Ea-t Grand St Mark J High man. Paatnr Ph (MH2H2H Sunday Sr-ht».i, 10 a m morning wunihip and children* church. 11 an . ynut hmeeUng*. 5 p m evening wnrahip. < p m Thur-lay Prayer meeting 7 pm . Thursday tre-n rlaa*ea and Pnmarv Advrnturea 7pm Nursery prirvided for all arrnre* W» welcome all HA*TIN(iS CHRISTIAN CHURCH KU E W.xuUawn Av*- M ni-lrr S*-'t Dav*. Sundi > Worahip 9;to am Frlk*s*hip IO :«•:<> 11 Illa m HiHeSH*,,! || OOa in I.- IJisirasm V.e<lnr->L,v Bible Studv and I. Ibra-tup " ;Mi m Phraw 94.5-21-76 QUIMBY I NITED METHODIST CHl'HCH 3 miles E on M 79 Slrven Keid Pastor Sunday Church Schta'I l<> tn.i m Worship Service 11 to.- m United Mrthndisl Women 1*1 Wednesdav each month GRACE LLTHFJiAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anlat.. Paator Phot* 945-9414 Sumlay. Nov 7 - 8.45 Church St Iwni all jgw 10:00 Warship Bd Cn.-i* tian Ed A SCX Staff after Monday. !4ov * - 7 (10 Adult Into Wednesday. Nov 10 ■ 9 30 Wordwatehere Thursday. Nov 11 • 4 IS Chiidrre'* Cbntr. 7 30 Senior Ch-nr Fnday. Nov 12 8:00 pm K Group Hayride Saturday. No». 13-930 Confirmation 6 HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH S WITNESSES 22o West Collax Si HitHe Ix-cturc 9 to am . Watchtower Study U- 45 am. Tuesdav Congregation Bible S'udy M p m . Thursday Theocratic School 7 30; hervu-e meeting8:30 ZION LLT1IERAN CHURCH. V«lu Rd.. Woodland Timothy Rolhfua*. Pastor Thur* . D»c 23 ■ Senior Chair. 7 30 p m . Fnday. Dec 24 Candlelight SarvteWCaeuu 'Mnatali * 7 p m. Sat. Dw. 25 • ChriMma* Dav Worahip. 10.30 a m. Sun . Dec 28 Sunday School 9 15 • m . Worship) Fallow *hip 10.30 s m . Mon Thur* Luther la-ag-ae Ihstnct Convention FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Myron K William*, miniator. M^a Frances Horne. Direrior of Christian Mur Sun day. Jan 16 -930 sm Church School. 19 30 a m Coffre Fellowship. 1930 a m Radio Broadrast. WBCH. 11:00 a.m Worahip Sermon. ‘Gad Raatorw. You To F.- vor" the CanfmnaUia Ciasa will lead the »»cv ire. 3 00 A 7 011 p m Chur* hmanship Training Seminar. !- 00 p m. Youth Choir. 600pm Jr A Sr Youth Monday. Jan 17 ■ 530 pm Cub Seo Ji* Tueaday. Jan IK 2:16 p m. Cub Den* Wednesday. Jan *9 ■ 6 45 a m Men * Btrokfut & B>hw Study. 2 30 p m Carol Choir. 7 30 p m Christian Commututy Worahip Service Thursday. Jan 2b 2 80 pm Spmt Guar. 7.00 p m Chancel Owar WORD OF FAITH FE3XUWSHIP. 2.560 W Stat*- Rd (Old AlgnnquMi S-honll Psati-r Jeff Arnett, plume nome. 948.2792. church 948-2549 Sundav Sunday School 10 a tn . Worship 10 45 a ra.. evening service 6:20 HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M 37 South at M-79 Kro.velh H Vaught Raalor. 945-4995 or 945-38.50 Sunday schedule 9 30 Fellowship and roffre. 9 55 Sunday School. 11 00-Moromg Worship 600 Youth Meetings 7 00 Evening Wot CHURCH nF JESUS CHRIST UATTER-DAY SAINTS Meeting .*» >'2 E Bond Sundav Sairanvw meeting 9 on a m . Sunday s<-ho*>l In 88 am Branch Presi-ient d McM-migle Phom- 1«9H <IU9 or W> 4154 FIR-5T PRESBYTFJilAN CHURCH. H»> Ung*. WillaH H Curtw. Mmi.t** F.ib' n Higher. Dir Chnitian FjI Sunday Jan 16 Morning Wonuup 9 30 Nuraery proud*-1! Brnodrax of thi* wrvHe over WnCH-AM and PM 9 M> Churrh Srh.nl CU«ra for al! agr* 11*30 Children* Choir procure in M) Cof're Hour in ehurrh dining r«an ll 'll Annual Meting* nt the Congreg*lion tnd Cerporation ir. the aanrtnarv Nur*»n provided :«i Familv Nigl-i Supper in Memorial Hall Bring vour o»n Whir amir, and food tn pat. Roll* and brvrrigxa furniabrd Nursery provided Progrim Slid, trip a-voa* Canada and P*cif* north**.) f* no Training *m*i*-n fnr Mra elders and dro*r*ia Turadav 12.00 'irustrr’a lutvhron meeting in the ehurrh djiuig room Wodaraday 7 30 Vnior. Service *p*ma<irrd by the Haating* Area Mmisterui A«>iria*.iur. in ntwnance of th* Week of Praver for Chn«tian Unitv 7 30 Chan-,1 Choir pra.1i* • Thuredav * 6 40 Kirk Choir practice 7 30 Kvrygma Bible Study Cnurw Church and the Women s Church Circle, the Hastings New Idea Club and was a former member of the Hastings OES She is survived by her husband. Edward, one daughter. Mrs. Lynn (Mary) Donovan of C-rand Rapids; two grandchildren. James and Cara Donovan; two brothers. Clarence and Carlton Bump, both of Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son. Donald James Tudor in 1928 and by a granddaughter. Sandra' K. Donovan. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, the Heart Fund or Intensive Care Unit at Pen­ nock Hospital. 7pm Wednraday GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover Ha*tir.g« Lxonsrd Davia. Paauir Ph 948 2256 at IM.VM429 Sunday Sunday School 9 46 a m . Worship Ilan.. Youth 5 p m . Evening Worahip H p m . F»lhra*hip and Coffee 7 15 p m. Nuraery for all aervice* Wednraday CYC 6:46 p m prayer and HiMr studv 7pm HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wet Sure Hoad Pastor J T Crawmer Phonr 94522M-. Sundav .School 9 45 a m . WonJnp 11 00 am. Ev ening Service 6 p ra : Wedne-d,, Prane Gathering 7 p m lOKE -iF REV1VAI 4'IIURi II ih.d! t><e.|«4i ITI.-.t huillimCmt-- Kd .'•urat.n uxHtinn; -11». piaira ,n>l hviuiy "I Ml a.m . hvrtuiia rarvwr-. •vaugy-le.tH 7 .HI lira. Sunday 'l aitli M.- nug «HM> pm U.ylluvat.,, Bl<4> Study awl l‘rj„r hk,-t i ng,i< 7 Mt pm Rl.OHGANIZU) CHURCH OF JESUS CH REST OF LATTER-DAY’ SAINTS. S Jefferson at Walnut Kenneth Colburn Pastor Home 6**M4567 Sunday Srh.nl 111 a.m.. W-w«hip 11 a m THE NOTE OF PRAISE CP e New Notel. 1222113n.f Noonday Rd . Gun Late areo Thur-day night Bibb- study » p.m 7W>7808 Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Ver-lrr Road. 1 Miir South of M-50 bet wren Darby and Na*h Road* Partor. Bill Sievrm Phone ffin ZHS 10 a m Sunday School .Ham Morning Worhaip; 7 o'clock Sunday evening wnnhip. 7 -to p m Wednesday Prayer Service LAKEWOOD BAIT'S! Pastor Daryl Kauffman. <87-4555 Acrnaa from the high arhool. 7180 Veit, Rd. M 50 Sunday SchorJ 10:00 a m . Worahip Service 11 (JO am Evening Servirr fl30 pm . Wxdnraeiiy Prayer Meeting 7:30 p m LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST Hwy M-50. W mile W of M66. Ute (Jdeaaa Rev Jamaa Hulett. Pastor WoraFtp 8:30 and 11 a n. Evening Sarvuw at 7 30pm ST EDWARDS CATHOUC CHURCH, lake Odewa Father Donald Weber. Administrator 374 8274 or .774 7405 Saturday Mam 5 to m , Sunday Maa»es8and in WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN. tu»t otT M 4*i N nt M 'ai. m Village of Woodbory Pa*tnr Duane Walter Phone '474-7251 Worship aervee w.;Mi a m . Sunday Srhom 11145 am. Y.-ath Fellow dnp W.dnraday 7pm Hdae Study and Prayer Serve r Wetinewiai 7pm (ALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRLST CHURCH. Corner of Irt and 2nd Ave. Lake Odeaw Pastor George Speas Phone 37441736 Sundav Morning Worship Service 11 UO a m Sunday School 10 W a m Evening Service - 7 30 p m Wednesday Eve • Prayer Meeting 7 to p m When faith calls for volunteers, this includes you In0 a simpler age than the one in which we are BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School in am. Worahip Service ll a m Prayer Service Thurday 7pm HASTINGS — Dorothy M. Tudor. 80. of 511 E. Grand St.. Hastings, died at 3:53 a.m. Thursday morning. January 13, 1983 at Pennock Hospital Funeral services will be held at 130 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15. from the Wren Funeral Home. Rev Dr. Myron K. Williams will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery. She was born in Carlton Township. Barry County on Feb. 10, 1902, the daughter of Edward and Stella <O’Dell) Bump She at­ tended Al toft School and Hastings schools. She married Edward Tudor ot June 22, 1925. She was employed by tnt former Candyland Store in Hastings and also by the Windstorm Insurance Co. for about ten years. She was a member of the First United Methodist now living, people used to help each other and their communities whenever they were needed. It the neighbors' house burned down, everyone pitched in with labor and materials to help them rebuild it. and provided food, clothing and blankets. If the town needed a place cleaned up to establish a park, the entire population went to work on it. Fortunately, this spirit of cooperation st.ll prevails in some areas. Many a House of Worship must be maintained on a very limited budget: so if the one you attend calls for volunteers to paint the walls, pull the weeds in the parking lot or type the bulletin, raise your hand and lend it for whatever task you are able to perform It is so little to ask in return for all the blessings you have received there from God’s guidance and love. Praireville hearing, continued woman, living near the landfill, was told not to use the water at her home because 19 wells in the nearby Lake Doster area were suspected of being contaminated by a chemical seeping from the landfill. KAV-Co. is being charged with a number of violations of state standards and laws at the landfill, according to a spokesman from the attorney general's office. The violations include operating without a license for the last four years The DNR denied a license to the cor­ poration in 1979. Because the company contested the decision. KAV-Co. has been allowed to operate under a "consent agreement" which means they were sup­ posed to C'Ynply with specific requirements under the guidelines of Public Act 641, an act designed to regulate the disposal of waste Kelley’s office said other violations include failure to provide the DNR with an approved hydrogeological monitoring program, failure to construct and maintain a clay base and impermeable cover and leacha’e removal system (with different kinds of clay which act to filter contaminants from the water flow), failure to slope and grade the site to minimize runoff, failure to institute erosion control ineasures. and endangering public health and plant and animal life by the discharge of organic and inorganic sub­ stances. Chamber president, continued it's up to the chamber to funnel through the enthusiasm and materials to make it go." He said that he will work to give the chamber a more county-wide view, working with other chambers in the area. •‘I’d like to talk to other chambers so that we’re all working for the same thing," he said. "Business and economic development will probably not be just in Hastings, but as long as it is in Barry County, it will help Hastings." Jacobs said the he would also like to see the chamber take a more active role in the schools. The chamber has a representative from the schools on its board of directors, he said, which helps to provide input back and forth. "The first thing an industrialist looking at this community will ask is ‘What kind of a school system do you have?' ” Jacobs con­ tinued. “The schools are a vital part of economic development " He said that he would like to see the chamber "entice" the schools into more public relations. “As chamber president." he said, “I’m going to work more closely with the schools titan past presidents have." Up until a few years ago. he said, the chamber was thought of as a downtown business group. Now, besides industry, the chamber has sought professional people and representatives of other areas in the com­ munity. “We have to know about government,' he continued. “The city and county always looked at the chamber as a business club ” Jacobs said that former county commission chairman Kenneth Radant has t>een named to the chamber board to help improve C*at relationship. Jacobs called the chamber of commerce the only mechanism through which the community can accomplish its goals. He Use the Banner SERVICE DIRECTORY ...to help you locate all the services and shops you're looking for, day-after-day! cited Herbert Marcus of the Neiman-Marcus stores, who said, "It takes many things to build a great city; many people with manydifferent areas of interest." Marcus supported many civic endeavors. Jacobs explained. When he couldn’t give money, he gave time and leadership Quoting Marcus again, he said, "It's not enough to take out of the community. You must put back as well.” "This summarizes the chamber." Jacobs continued. He said that business, industry and professional people must have a strong community in which to work if they are to be successful. "If a person wants a strong business ’’ Jacobs said, “he or she must be willing to go the extra mile. Those who do, have the foresight »g see what a strong community means to bus ness." He said Business people with that philosophy will never have to ask what the chamber can do for them “Without the chamber, we would probably still have a strong community,” he con­ tinued, “but we have to market Hastings and market Barry County in today’s business world. The competition is keen " Jacobs said that every business publication he rer.ds carries ads .‘rom communities looking for businesses to locate there and telling their stmes “That's what the chamber is ail about," he concluded. "The chamber makes it easier to accomplish all of those things." Serving with Jacobs, Cohoon and Radant on the board of directors will be Kenneth Witker. retail vice-president; Wade Nitz, professional vice-president; Mary Ann Karmes, treasurer; Sandy Alien, Mark Anderson, Kim Andrus. Norman Barlow, Al Jarvis. Gerri Kuzava, Michael McKay, Neil Gardner. Richard Thompson and Robert VanderVeen. Joan Faster is executive director Getting settled made simple. Change-of-address dilemmas 'ade after a WELCOME WAGON call With WELCOME WAGON. It s my job to help you make the meat o' your new neighborhood Where to shop Community opportunities Special attractions Lots of facts to save you time and money Plus a basket of gifts for your family III be listening for your call 795-9863 �The Hostings Banner Thursday January 13 1 983 - Page 5 Community leaders praise Hastings Manufacturing, union for agreement by Robert J. Johnston City, county and business officials are praising the agieemenl reached between Hastings Manufacturing Co. and United Auto Workers Local 138. The union members agreed to wage cuts and other work rule changes that will save the company more than $2.5 million in the next two years. The union ratified the twoyear contract Friday. The company had said that if a new agreement was not reached by Jan. 8, it would make a decision on relocation of up to 250 jobs. ‘Certainly, everyone who Jives in Hastings and Bairy County should applaud the em­ ployees and the company officials...for reaching agreement on their labor con­ tract,” Hastings Mayor Kenneth J. Howe said. Howe said that because of the concessions, the city, schools and business establishments will continue to "reap benefits from their sacrifices for years to come." Paul Kiel, chairman of the county board of commissioners, said that the decision to make concessions was difficult. "It seems to me that it was a very, very hard thing for those people to do," Kiel said. "They should be given all the credit in the world for that." Kiel is a retired ad­ ministrative assistant at UAW International headquarters in Detroit. Kiel said that both sides made a big con­ tribution to the community and to the county. "I don’t know if I know ail of the details of that (contract)," he continued, "but it sure looks like the union made tremendous concessions. I realize why, their jobs are <4 stake and the company is at stake, really I guess facts are facts. In your lifetime, you have to make those kinds of decisions ” Speaking for the Joint City-County Economic Development Commission, Hastings City Councilman David Jasperse said that >he commission members were "very pleased that both Hastings Manufacturing Co. and E.W. Bliss Co had reached settlements.” "Hopefully, we're developing something that might aid in their staying in town," Jasperse added Fredric Jacobs, the 1983 president of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, praised the philosophy behind the agreement. "The people in the manufacturing end of the firm are pai ticipating in the company,’’ he said. “The company had a problem in remaining competitive and by participating ir. concessions, the employees are helping to make the company stronger in the marketplace." Joan Foster, executive director of the chamber, added that the concessions made by both sides in the agreement are ap­ preciated in the community She said that many people ir. business are making con­ cessions, but they are helping to guarantee a brighter future for Hastings, Barry County and Michigan. ‘Everybody I talk to is making con­ cessions in personal budgets and business budgets," she continued. Foster noted that many retailers have already made con­ cessions and have had to cut back on em­ ployees. "They're working harder," she said. “Everybody is." The contract will go into effect Feb. 1. Under the contract, workers will take cuts of $1.52 per hour, then receive a wage in­ crease of 25 cents in February 1984. Cost-ofliving increases have been suspended for one year and will resume next year on a quar­ terly basis, with a 10 cent maximum per hour increase per quarter. Employees also gave up one day’s holiday at the Fourth of July and a holiday on Good Friday. A five minute washup period before lunch and at the end of each workday was eliminated. Also eliminiated was shift premium pay given to workers on night shifts. The contract eliminates the "earned time off" program, where employees could earn up to 84 paid days off per year through perfect attendence. The company agreed to increase the basic pension benefit for production maintenance workers by 50 cents and to establish a medical disability plan for office clerical workers in their pension agreement. To guarantee jub security to union em­ ployees, the company agreed to bring any new business to the Hastings facility for a period of one year before a determination is made on whether production should be moved to another plant. "In the spirit of concessions made by union employees,” Dennis Witham, director cf industrial relations for the company, said, "under ec iality of sacrifice, comparable salary and fringe benefit reductions will be made for salaried employees.” In his statement. Mayor Howe also pointed out that the community should be grateful for the spirit of cooperation which recently resulted in an agreement between the em­ ployees and management of E.W. Bliss Co. Those workers also took wage cuts in the contract signed last month. "They too,” Howe said, "have made sacrifices so that we, the community, can go forward with optimism that the future will be brighter and our community will continue to grow and prosper.” Howe added that the community stands ready to assist the companies in the future. Jacobs pointed out that a recent Wall Street Journal article said that Michigan is a good place for business investment because the state, employers and labor unions are beginning to bring labor costs into line with other states “M chigan stood out as an expensive labor state, ' Jacobs said. “Now we're competing with other states. The bottom line is that it is the first time in many years that labor and management are working together .” Kiel said that he hopes the concessions made by employees pay off for them and the company “I hope that we don't lose the company or lose the workers," Kiel said. “I hope it solves the situation and the company grows.” The county board chairman added that he hopes county employees take a look at what has happened to people in industry in the community. The county is currently negotiating new contracts with the County Employees Association and the Fraternal Order of Police representing sheriff’s department employees. "We're not asking them to take a cut­ back," Kiel said about the negotiations. “We’re just asking them to stay status quo in benefits and wages." Kiel also said that if he was an employer looking for a place to locate, he would con­ sider the cooperation and attitude of the workers in this area. Jasperse said that the Economic Development Commission agreed with that assessment and that employee attitudes would be a benefit to anyone looking at locating in Barry County. He added, however, that retention of present industry is the most difficult task facing the commission. Aid from the state Department of Labor in setting a course of action might help implement an industry retention program, be said. Several citizens, stopped on the street and asked their reaction, felt that the decision for concessions was best for the community, but a tough blow for the workers. "It’s good for the guys that are working there," said Wayne Hendrick of 720 E. South St., who has three brothers-in-law employed at the plant. "They know that their jobs will last at least a year." Hendrick said he hated to see them take a cut in wages, but that it appeared to be the only way to keep their jobs in Hastings. He thought that the cap on cost-of-living payments was a good idea because that would help keep inflation down if used in other plants, too. Lowell Whittemore of 528 E. Grant St. : ’.so thought the employees made a good decision. “It's always lopsided, though," he said. “It’* always better for the company than for the woridug class.” But, he added, it’s better for the employees to have their jobs and he would have voted the same way if l.e worked at the company. Connie Witzel. 1312 E. Mill SL, st d that she was happy to see the company stay in the city, but she was tired of seeing the workers take wage concessions “But, it looks like there is no other way," she said "Chrysler set the precedent." David Turnes. chief negotiator for the production maintenance employees at Hastings Manufacturing, said that he was not aware of the actual vote count, but knew that the ratification vote was not close. "The people accepted it and that suits me fine, Turnes commented on the package. "I just represent them. When we go back to them with a package, if it carries by a substantial margin. I assume we did our job." "We did the Dest we could," Evelyn Curtis, Local 138 president, added Curtis credited the ratification to the job security and equality of sacrifice language in the contract. Curtis said that of 329 employees eligible to vote, 309 voted. In the office clerical staff, she said, 45 out of 49 voted Turnes explained that because the job security language in the contract specifies a one year trial period on new business at the Hastings plant, it effectively guarantees that new business will remain here for most of the duration of the two year pact. He said that it will take several months to bring new business into Hastings and would take several months to end production here, if that were to happen. The company is hopeful that progress made as a result of the new contract will permit the company to become more com­ petitive,” Witham said, “and also to obtain new business to be brought to Hastings.” Turnes added that the success of the negotiations cannot be measured for a period of time. "The only way to measure the success of the negotiations is," he said, "if in time the company maintains profitability and people return to the workforce." Hastings Manufacturing currently has 85 people laid-off The workforce presently includes 377 union and 122 salaried em­ ployees in Hastings. Both Turnes and Witham credited tne final negotiation involvement of Stephen Johnson, company president; Robert Fliearman, director of UAW Region 1-D; and Paul Mastos, UAW regional representative; with moving the bargaining to an agreement. Turnes said that his calculations show that some employees could lose up to $12,000 per year under the new contract due to work rule changes and hourly concessions. Hastings council approves ‘wage freeze’ for non-union help The salaries xjf non-union Hastings city that she had done some comparison checking officials have been frozen until further between Blue Cross premiums and the notice. premiums the city is currently paying for On the recommendation of Mayor Kenneth health insurance through the Yeager Co. J. Howe, the council approved setting the "...We're still well ahead with the Yeager salaries of officials at the same wage level as premium for the identical coverage," said last year. Mrs. Gray. The wage freeze retains the salary of With Yeager, the city is paying $112.18 per Public Services Director and City Engineer family unit per month. For the same Michael Klovanich at $35,645; Chief of Police coverage through Blue Cross, the premiums and Director of Emergency Services Mark would lie $129.14 for a two-person family per Steinfort at $24,500; City Assessor and month, $135.75 per month for a family Building Officer Michael Payne at $19,245; numbering more than two persons; $135.75 Fire Chief and Fire Marshall Roger Caris at plus a $28.70 rider per month if there are $18,900; and City Attorney Richard Shew at a students over 19 insured on the policy; and $6,000 retainer fee. $56.75 per month for a single person rate. The council also confirmed Howe's Mayor Howe announced that a new facet recommendation that standing committee would be added to council meetings, assignments remain the same for the coming reserving a spot on the agenda for an open year. Remaining as chairmen of the com discussion by council members on subjects mittees will be: Gordon Bennett for the other tlian committee reports. The time can public safety and parking committee; be used "to discuss anything you fee! would Patrick Vaughan, city property; David be pc inent to operations of the city or otherwise," he said. Jasperse, city planning and ordinances, Gordon Fuhr, streets; William Cusack, water supply and sewage; Mary Spackman, In other business, the council: finance; Mary Lou Gray, parks, recreation —Re-elected Cook as Mayor Pro-Tern and and insurance; and William Cook, fire and approved his reappointment, for two years, lighting. on the joint city-county airport committee. Approval was granted to transfer $300 for —Confirmed reappointing Ken M:ller and miscellaneous expenses (likeadvertising) to Ron Miller to three-year terms on the begin implementing the city’s new rental planning commission. housing ordinance which was adopted last —Designated Hastings City Bank, the summer. The funds were transferred from National Bank of Hastings, Security National $20,000 of appropriated designated surplus Bank of Battle Creek, Great Lakes Savings funds for housing inspector. and Loan, and Hastings Savings and Loan as When implemented, the ordinance will the city's official depositories tor the clerk require owners of rental housing units to and treasurer. register rental property which will then be —Approved reappointment of Jasperse to inspected for compliance with the city’s be the city’s representative on the city building maintenance code. planning commission. Council member Spackman reported that —Confirmed the reappointments of Dennis the study committee, formed to discuss the Cleveland and Max Meyers to three year possibility of combining the Youth Corneil, terms on the zoning board of appeals. YMCA, school intramural and athletics —Adopted a resolution to include Jane under one director, has determined that Barlow, newly appointed treasurer who there is "nothing to be gained by changing succeeds Phyllis Haines after Jan 14. on the the present set-up." The study committee city’s board of directors along with Howe and Cook. had been formed at the request of the Hastings Area Schools. A petition, from Mr. and Mrs. Patrick What’s happening? Purgiel, requesting street lights in the If you see news in the vicinity of David nrive and Briddle Path was re' rred by council to the lighting making, call the Banner, and let us know... committee. Mary Lou Gray, council member who 948-8051 chairs the insurance committee, reported Employees leave Hostings Manufacturing Co., Wednesday afternoon. Community leaders praised both company officials and the union for reaching on agreement lost week. (Bonner photo) Barry County awarded $3000 for purchase of emergency food, shelter Michigan's Dept, of Social Services last week announced the awarding of $1 million in emergency food and shelter contracts to various local agencies in the state. From that total the Calhoun Community Action Agency was awarded $30,200- around $3000 to be earmarked for Barry County Summer tax levy on Hastings agenda A “resolution of determination" tc impose s summer tax levy is on the agenda for Monday's meetings of the Hastings Board of Education. The resolution calls for the schools to impose a summer property tax levy for the total or one-half of the levy of school property taxes. The board will also consider a recom­ mendation by Robert Miller, acting superintendent, to place Mrs. Jean Sellick as a representative to the Parent Advisory Committee of the Barry County In­ termediate School District. Mrs. Sellick will replace Mrs. Douglas Anderson, who left the committee when her son graduated from school. The beard will look at a request to accept the resignation of a school administrator, Lewis Lang, effective June 30, under the terns of the board’s early retirement in­ centive plan. A request by Rev. Ray Talmadge of Hickory Comers to use Pieasantview School as s church is also on Monday’s agenda. The bo*. rd tabled Rev. Talmadge's request at its December meeting. Also *o be considered is a proposal for purchasing telephones, a request to delay setting a date for the final K-12 Study Committee report, and the ratification of a letter of agreement between Hastings sec.-etaries and the board. Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of the Hastings Savings & Loan Association will be held at the Association's Offices at 136 E. State Street, Hastings, Michigan, Tuesday evening, January 18, 1983. Polls will be open 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Three (3) directors will be elected. Annual Meeting to follow at 8:00 p.m. Because of some delays at the federal level, the "financial aid forms" for Hastings ccllege-bound seniors were late arriving this ye ir. The normal deadline for submitting the form, Jan. 31, has been extended until Feb. 14, 1983. Hastings High School has received the terms and lias scheduled a Financial Aid Workshop for Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. in the High School Lecture Hall. The Financial Aid Forms are required for students plan­ ning tc attend college during the 1983-84 school ytar and are applying for any type of financial aid. William Beal from the Staff of Kellogg Community College will conduct the workshop and discuss completing the financial aid forms and answer specific questions. Seniors, their parents, and anyone considering using the form for the 1983-84 school year, are invited and urged to attend this workshop. Sandra K. Nichols, Secretary ★ NOTICE ★ What’s happening? If you see news in the making, call the BANNER, and let us know ... There will be a Public Hearing on the updated Bany County Solid Waste Plan ... in conjunction with the Supervisors Association meeting at 8:00 P.M., JANUARY 18,1983 at the Barry Cour ty Courthouse. 948-8051 V. HARRY ADROUNIE, COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN __ ECIALS to fit Everyone’s Budget! Boy's & Girl’s CORDUROY PANTS Girls 2T-6X, Boys 2T-7 $300off $500otf .. Boys 8 to 29'’ W - Reg. & Slim. Girls 7-14 Boy’s & Girl's $3°° Off Off KNIT & VELOUR TOPS Reg. 4.a „ n oo Sites 2-20 Reg. 13.00 to 20.00.......................... Girl’s c»20% 30% off DRESSES Sizes 0 mos. -14 Girl's SWEATERS °" ,t> k Children's Fixed Rote and Terms, know whet your payments will be! home for the meeting of emergency needs Of the total, $4«0.000 goes to the Detroit area, $100,000 goes to upper penisula and northern counties, with the balance ear­ marked for other Michigan counties Awards range from $1900 to a maximum $52,000 and are to go for prepared meals, groceries, shelter or any combination of the three. Altogether 53 contracts were awarded from 147 proposals submitted by various local agencies and groups Notice that tne grant*- would be available was given only a couple weeks ago. The fact that 147 proposals were received in a week’s time, on short nonce, shows that local agencies recognize the need in the winter mouths," said Jim Jordan, coor­ dinator of the emergency efiort "The need (or more help along these lines from the private sector is clear." Criteria for granting awards were determined primarily on the basis of the percentage and number of the population receiving unemployment or public assistance Preference was given to agencies that have demonstrated in the past the ability to provide this sort of assistance. Hastings school to hold workshop 1st MORTGAGE MONEY AVAILABLE! HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN needs Dor'thy Clements, county coordinator for the Action Agency, said details were still sketchy, but within the next two weeks qualification criteria and distribution sites for the county wculd be made public. The bulk of the $3000 will be used to pur­ chase food, she said. "Distribution would be done through some existing food closets, churches or service groups. "They (Dept, of Social Services) want most of the money to go for food.” she added "Money for emergency shelter would have to be for a life threatening situation,” she added. Once the details are worked out, Clements said that applications fur the help would be available at the food sites, while con­ firmation (of eligibility! would be done by the Calhoun Community Action Agency. Noting that $3000 was “not a large figure”. Clements said her agency was seeking donations of items or money from the community to stock the food closets. In­ terested persons can call 945-5081. The $1 million in contracts is part of a 40pomt initiative by state government officials Pay-off land contracts,improvements; major purchases,- consolidation of debts; or any worthwhile purpose. WE SPECIALIZE IN FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS _ _ WINTER COATS & SNOWSUITS SAVE S10.00 to SI 5.00 OH Regulor Price I________________________________ Boy’s & Girl's CREW NECK SWEATERS I Infant's (One Rukt COVERALLS and SETS Sizes 3 mos. 24 mos. Lakewood and Macle Valley VARSITY JACKETS $4 C00 Reg. $75.00. . 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Kumi Wise left Woodland on Sunday, Jan. 9 to make the first step in her return to school at Socorro, New Mexico. Her parents drove her to the Chicago area where she met other students from the Great Lakes Area so that they could share the trip back to New Mexico. Woodland Library has new winter hours. The library Is on North Main Street, about a block and a half from the blinker light. Il is in a lovely old brick home and clearly marked. Hours are now Tuesday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Thursday, 3:30 p m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Any resident of Woodland Township may use the library and take out books. Edna Wise, librarian, says that she has been able to acquire several new books recently, including “My Sweet Adrina” by the very popular writer, V. C. Andrews, and "Second Heaven" by the also currently popular Judith Guest. Woodland was represented at the January' meeting of the Barry-Hastings Gideons Association on January 4 by Lawrence Chase and George Schaibly. The meeting was held at a restaurant in Hastings. Hildred Chase attended the auxiliary meeting. Mr and Mrs. Paul Halladay, who currently reside 5n New Jersey, arrived on Christmas Eve to spend the ho’idays with their families. They brought their three daughters, Kristen, Kimberly, and Karrie, and visited with family, including her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Dalton, until January 8. when they left to return to New Jersey. While in the Woodland-Vermontville area, they took the girls to the planetarium in Grand Rapids and made several other sightseeing excursions with the girls as the weather made traveling possible. Sarah Elizabeth Stowell, who was delivered by her grandfather, Dr. Jack Tromp, at Pennock Hospital on Tuesday. by Catherine Lucas Jan. 4. came home to the farm of her parents on Thursday. Jan. 6. She has since had a constant stream of neighbors, family and friends stopping by to see her. As she is the first granddaughter of both Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stowell and Dr. and Mrs. Jack Tromp. there has been lots of excitement in both families over her arrival. Her aunt, Nancy Booi. and son, Michael, did not return to their home in Landsdale, Pa. from their holiday trip until Miss Sarah was born and safely at home. In short, it is a very busy and happy time at Stowell Acres on North Woodland Road Zion Lutheran Church Brotherhood is planning a Father-Children Banquet for Wednesday. Feb. 2. Further details will be announced later. Lakewood Ministerial Association is planning a “Prayer for Christian Unity Week” for January 18-25. An evening service to open the week of prayer will be held for all churches in the area at the Woodland United Methodist Church at 7 p.m., the evening of January 18, which is next Tuesday. The closing evening service will be held at St. Edward s Catholic Church in Lake Odessa one week later on January 25, also at 7 p.m. The monthly Lakewood Ministerial Association-sponsored roller skating party will be held at the rink in Ionia at a modest cost on Thursday Jan. 20. There is lots of room and very refreshing for the people who like exercise and fun with other churchoriented people. If you are interested, you can contact any member of the Lakewood Ministerial Association for details. A nice holiday vacation in Texas was enjoyed by the Rick Ream-Pamela Owens family. They arrived in Dallas for Christmas with Pameia’s family. The time they were able to spend with Pamela's aging grand­ parents was especially precious to her. They spent the week between Christmas and New Year's in Abilene and San Angelo with Rick's family and were able to get back to Dallas to spend New Year’s weekend with long-time personal friends They spent one day in Tyler, Texas, where they celebrated their daughter's birthday with other family members. They began their return to Woodland on January 4 and arrived here on January 5. They drove the 1,200 miles to Dallas in one day in order to arrive for Christmas, but they chose to spend two days on the return trip. Pamela Owens resumes her duties as pastor of Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish and conducted Sunday services on January 9 The Woodland Lions Club is planning to serve sweet rolls and coffee all morning and a hot meal at noon when Smith Brothers Elevators hold "Dr. John Martin Day in the cafeteria at Lakewood High School on Saturday. Jan. 15 Lion Club members will start arriving at 8 30 a m and will be ex­ pected to work until around 3 p.m A work schedule is in the mail. If any member does not know what he is scheduled to do he can call Lions Club President Ed Markwart to ask or just come and be helpful Not only is it unlikely that Jenny Lind ever set eyes on a spool bed. no where is it recorded that she ever slept in one. Although she certainly sang beautifully and deserved the title of "Swedish Nightingale", not even her must ardent admirers ever claimed she was particularly beautiful Jenny Lind made her .American debut to wide acclaim in 1850. After her European operatic triumphs, she was brought here by no less a showman than P T Barnum Crowds went wild to hear her sing, and the name of Jenny Lind became magic Quick to catch or. to a good thing, manufacturers used the singer's name on Lake Odessa News: Mrs. Cecile Perin is home after spending over the holiday with her daughter and family, the Dennis Dorns at Troy Mary Emelander was the hostess at the meeting of the Jolly Dozen Friday afternoon at her home The group meets every two weeks. The next meeting will be Friday. Jan. 21. with Mrs Cecile Penn serving as hostess Mr. and Mrs Harry Peacock of Westphalia and mother. Reine. visited Frances Glasgow of Hastings while she was in Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Glasgow was later released to her home on December 26 Neil and Barbara Watters of Fairborn, Ohio spent the holidays with their parents. Mr. and Mrs Richard Peacock and Mi. and Mrs. Dell Walters, both of Leslie, and their families. The Womens Fellowship of the Congregational Church held their January meeting last Wednesday at the church. The program included New Year's resolutions, with devotions given by Alice Bulling. On the committee were Dons McCaui and Clara French The Lakewood Community Service Council was a success in donated food items and clothing for Christmas. Items such as mit­ tens. socks and hats for junior high age children and others were collected for the 160 boxes of food delivered to area families. The kitchen at the V.F.W. Hall is again open and will be serving Sunday morning breakfasts. The first public supper for the There Has Been a Lot Said Lately ... ... concerning the Introduction and Current Availability of ... TWO NEW MONEY MARKET ACCOUNTS. i High INTRODUCTORY Interest Rates are offered by Some Institutions that will change before you know it! The National Bank of Hastings is offering you these NEW ACCOUNTS that will pay you INTEREST that is competitive, with no confusion. new year will be Friday. Jan. 14. with ser­ ving at 5 p.m. The Blue Star Mothers held their first meeting of the new year on Tuesday at the Lake Manor recreation room A potluck supper was held at 5:30 p.m. with a business meeting and social evening following. Reine Peacock was selected as president and Ueeba Thomas joined the group as a new member. Mr and Mrs Fred Teachout announce the birth of a daughter. Kaleena Jeanne, who weighed eight pounds, nine ounces and was bom at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing on December 29. The couple have three sons: Ryan. Benjamin and Brandoa The new rates for the water sewage systemswill be in the first quarter bills being sent out around April 1 to local residents and business places. Mr. and Mrs. Harlan MacDowell of Grand Ledge, and her mother, Mrs. Hugh Rybult of Port Richey, Fla., were Friday visitors of his aunt, Ruth Peterman. They had lunch in Ionia and visited the antique shop there as this was Mrs. Rybolt's first visit to Ionia. Linda Swift. Odessa Township treasurer, is collecting taxes at the Flower Shop al 934 Fourth Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 29, Feb. 19 and Feb. 26 or mail to the above address. Mr and Mrs. Richard Peacock and family had as their dinners guests on Sunday, Jan. 2 his mother. Reine, Mr. end Mrs. Thomas Peacock, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Comerce of Mason. Sue, a student at Central Michigan University, and brother Brian, from Michigan State University, were also home for their holiday vacation with their parents, the Richard Peacocks. Reine Peacock was a dinner guest at the Thomas Peacock home before she left on her trip, and other guests were daughter Carolyn and her friend, Dave ia student at Michigan State University), another daughter, Shari, and friend. Keith Ward, of Woodland, daughter Cathy Doyle, and sons Michael and Dennis Shattuck, and their children of Ionia. Mrs. Joseph Majinska is home after spending part of the holidays with her daughter, Jane, the Kenneth Gasper family, at Belding, and a daughter, Mary, and family, the Ronald Bergersons, at Standish. While there, they saw Mr. Bergerson sworn into office as Judge of Probate of the county. Reine Peacock accompanied her sisters, Carmella of Mt. Pleasant and Sisters Mary and Magdalena of Grand Rapids, to Ap­ pleton. Wise, to visit the Gene Jacobs family over the holidays and returned to spend New Year's Eve at the Schulte home in Grand Rapids. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thurman who reside in Milwaukee, Wise. Pearl J. Young, daughter of Mrs. Jacquelyn Young and the late Rodney Young of Lake Odessa, and Robert Thurman were united in marraige at the Pentacost Evangelical Lutheran Church of Milwaukee. Local relatives attended. Susan Shoemaker of Lake Odessa was one of the bridesmaids and Darlene Goodemoot was the matron of honor, both cousins of the bride. Roger Young of Lake Odessa escorted his sister to the altar for the candlelight service. Miss Shoemaker was also the soloist Mrs Horace (Margaret) Buche and daughter have moved from the farm on Ainsworth Road to a mobile home at the Lakewood Mobile Estates on Tupper Lake Street in Lake Odessa Her husband. Horace, recently passed away. The Yarn Comer Crafts and Gifts Shop has moved to a larger building for more space and is located on Fourth Avenue at the former location of the games room. SUBSCRIBE to the... FULLY INSURED up to *100,00000 Won’t you come in soon and let us help you with your Financial Planning. ATION A L West State at Broadway MEMBER FDIC ANK of ASTINGS All Deposits Insured up to $100,000.00 Hastings Banner Telephone... 948-8051 every conceit able am*, it* trom iron trnets to trunks, to poker chaps to paper dolls Spool furniture became ten popular as lathes tor th»*sv turnings were perfected Overnight, the popular spool t»ed became the • Jenny Line Bed" and has remained so to this day Spool-legged tables an., spool mirror frames were also made during this ■■Swedish Nightingale include cigars, fishing fbes. pudding, <md chew mg gum u ith her picture on the w rapper There was also the "Jenny Lind look which entailed wearing coats, gloves, jewelry, bonnets, and riding hats named in her honor She also had the distinction of being the only woman immortalized on a pictorial period The finer examples of Jenm Lind" beds were made of walnut or mahogany For less expensive versions, softer woods such as birch, maple, or pine were used and then covered with a walnut stain. Usually, the beds had socket casters, soft wood head­ boards and spool turned posts Occasionally they were made with a canopy Actually, there really was a true Jenny Lind bed It was specially made for the singer s use by Henkels of Philadelphia The bed was placed in the singer s hotel suite on her first visit to the city Much pleased by­ Miss Lind's admiration tor his w ork, Henkels graciously presented her with the bed and named it after her. which probably didn t hinder sales one bit The bed was a heavy, ornate affair, equipped with a side canopy and valance and not especially attractive. It was a far cry from the simple spool beds that are still known as Jenny Lind beds today Other Jenny Lind collectibles survive. It’s doubtful that many had much direct association with the Victorian super-star, other than they were popular around the time of her visit A leather trunk with leather handles, bound with iron straps and curved in the center, was known as a Jenny Lind trunk Presumably this suggested that she used one on her successful tours As the singer's fame faded, the trunk was replaced in popularity by the hickory "General Grant ' trunk. Less likely articles named after the whiskey flask This certaiply would be a prized find ‘ r the collector today There also exists a Roy al Worcester pair of candle-stands depicting the singer's body with a nightingale head, and also a Haviland China bust of the singer both items are in the Historical Museum in New York From very modest beginnings. Jenny Lind eventually ruse to become friend and con­ fidante of queens. princes, prime ministers, and presidents yet she never forgot the common people She performed as happily in mining camps as on elegant concert stages Frequently she battled her promoters for reduced ticket prices to allow everyone a chance to hear her sing. She was known as a benevolent, generous, and of extraordinary character The artist regularly donated her proceeds from her concerts to the needy and was known for her genuine concern for others Jenny Lind is buried in the Poets Corner e* Westminster Abbey in London Her monument is simple white marble with the inscription. "I Know My Redeemer Liveth". from Handel's Messiah Her greatest memorial is the imprint she made on the American cultural scene The first European singer to appeal to the masses, the "Swedish Nightingale ' provided their first exposure to good music Con­ versely. she gave "respectability" to such simple tunes as "Home Sweet Home" and "Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair" by singing these then-popular melodies in front of sophisticated, elegant audiences Flossie Richards plans tp keep busy with many projects now that she's retired from Barlow Gardens Florist after 27 years of service. The Barlows honored her retirement with a dinner, an orchid corsage, and gifts. (Bonner photo) Hastings woman retires after 27 years at Barlows by Elaine Gilbert At age 74, Flossie Richards' personality blooms like all the gorgeous flowers that have surrounded her for nearly three decades. After logging 27 years as an employee of Barlow Gardens Florist in Hastings, she's decided to transplant her energies to per sonal interests "If my son can retire at 52.1 guess I can at 74.” laughs Mrs. Richards. She says she "liked every bit of it” when she talks about her job. “There was always something new. It never gut monotonous " Over the years, Mrs. Richards has made corsages and arranged flowers for nearly every occasion in addition to waiting on customers. Mrs. Richards began her career at Barlows when Norman Barlow and his parents, Norma and Eugene Barlow, first started their business "I lived on the farm then and I did landscaping and knew about annuals and perennials, so they asked me if I'd like to come to work for them. Through the years, Mrs Richards has seen the florist shop grow from its inception as a business operating out of the Barlows' basement with a cash box to <eep the money and a household refrigerator 'without the shelves) to serve as a cooler for the flowers. Now, she notes, the business has sprawling buildings, modernized coolers, and a com­ puterized cash register "I've seen a lot of changes We use to have just cut flowers then they added vegetables and flower plants and now they have trees and shrubs too When they added the plants colors of petunias were just pink and whit? and now we have yellow and blues too “At first flowers were wired by phone and now its done by computer When they BIDS WANTED started, Barlows was just a local business now it includes customers in surrounding towns ..." said Mrs Richards as she praised the talents of the Barlows She's also seen the change from th** use of plastic flowers in artifical arrangements to the realistic-lookmg silk flowers A native of the Hastings area. Mrs. Richards spent her childhood on a farm that she describes as being on the line between Nashville and Hastings She attended Hastings High School and also has taker, a two-year correspondence course in interior decorating through a Chicago school In her free time. Mrs Richards interests have included activities invoivino flowers and gardening 'hrough her membership in both the Thornnpple Garden Club and the Nashville Garden Club Mrs Richards has also been an active r lember of the East Baltimore Extension for 50 years and is a member of Pennock Hospital Guild No 18 She also is a former 4H leader who taught everything from sewing to wildflowers She has spent time as a volunteer with the Commission on Aging and the Blood Bank Now that she'll have more time for per­ sonal endeavors, Mrs Richards said she wants to "catch up on my home work, do some interior decorating 'including some wallpapering projects?, and sewing I might take a few short trips too “I like to be busy, but not rushed," sue said Mrs. Richards has a daughter. Mrs Norman iDoris) Boomer who lives near Hastings, and a son. William, of Battle Creek She has seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren Rainbow’s End Bids wanted by the City of Has­ tings for the sale of . . . I Yarn, Crafts and NeedleArts 1976 Ford Granada ! OPENING... Saturday, May be seen at Hastings Fire Station. Sealed bids are to be to the City Clerk, City Hall, by 3:00 p.m. Monday, January 24, 1983. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or oil bids. SHARON VICKERY. CITY CLERK JANUARY 15th 125 E. Main St., Caledonia Ph. 891-1106 ( Custom Needlework Finishing ' ... by Judy Groendyke (’ (formerly of Fenstemocher's) n �The Hastings Banner Thursday January 13, 1983 — Page 7 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 10,1983 LEGAL NOTICES Birr, County Board of Commissioners ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING JANUARY 3. 1983 The organizational meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners was colled to order Jan­ uary 3. 1983. 9:30 a m. by Clerk Norval E. Tholer. Roll coll taken, seven (7) members present Cole­ mon. Go'don. Hommond. Hoare Kiel. Landon. McKelvey At the beginning of the meeting all present stc xl ond pledged allegiance to the Flog. The Oath of Office wos administered to oil Com­ missioners by Clerk Thaler. Moved by London, support by Gordon to approve the minutes of ’he December 21. 1982 meeting. Motion carried. Moved by Kiel, support by Landon to approve the Agenda as amended. Motion carried. Nominations were opened for Choirman. Com­ missioner Gordon nominated Paul Kiel. Moved by Hoore. support by Hommond that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot cost for Poul Kiel as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners. Motion Nominations war* opened for Vice-Chairman. Commissioner Hoorn nominated Carolyn Coleman as Vice-Chairman. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare tho* nominalioo* be ebsed and a unanimous bjllot cost for Carolyn Coleman os Vice-Chairman o’ the Soard of Commissioners Motion earned Several remarks were heard by the Board from the newly elected Chairman Kiel. The 1983 proposed rules ond regulations of the Barry County Board of Commissioners were pre­ sented. Moved by Hoare. support by Hommond 1J approve the rules ond regulations os presented. AAotion carried. The fol'owing committee appointments were made by the Chairman: FINANCE - Gordon. Coleman. McKelvey Building Authority. Tax Allocation Board. Contingency. Miscellaneous Claims. Insurance. Risk Management. Budget. Clerk. Treasurer. PERSONNEL - Coleman. Kiel, Hommond Negotiations Appeals Committee Personnel System. Classification. Insurance - Employee 8ene fits. Workmens Compensation. Unemployment •nsuronce. HUMAN SERVICES Hoare. Coleman. Hammond Commission On Aging. Mid Counties Consortium District Health Dept.. Contagious Diseases. Medical Examiner. Medical Care Facility. Mental Health. SMCA. State Institutions. Social Services Adminis­ trative. Social Serv<es. Hospitalization, Veterans Burial. Veterans Counselor. Soldiers & Sailor. Relief. Substance Abuse. COUNTY FACILITIES AND PROPERTY - London. Gor­ don, Hoare Purchasing. Specifications. Bids. Review. Facilities Planning. General Remodeling, Capital Improve­ ment*. Custodial JUDICIAL SERVICES AAcKelvey. Hoare. Kiel Circuit. Distrxt & Probate Court. Child Core Pro­ bate. Child Core ■ Welfare. Probate ■ Juvenile. Mitchell House Law Library. Jury Commission. Friend of the Court, Adult Probation. Family Coun­ seling. Prosecuting Attorney. CENTRAL SERVICES Homo-ond McKelvey. Lar.don Equalization. Animal Control Dept . Livestock Claims, Sheriff. Jail. Safety Inspection*. Civil Defense. Register of Destds. Board of Commission­ ers, Abstract. Morine. Road Patrol Grant. Rood Commission COUNTY DEVELOPMENT Gordon. London. Kiel Planning t Zoning. E.D.C. Cooperative Extension. NOTICE OF SALE Porks & Recreation Drain Commissioner D.P W Soil & Conservation Plot Board Airport Commis­ sion Fair Board Moved by Hammord. support by Coleman to ap­ prove the Qppoint*rents os presented Motion The following boo’d appointments were made by Chairman Kiel PARK COMMISSION Coleman SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN COMMISSION ON AGING • Kiel, Coleman CLASSIFICATION Gordon. Kiel HEALTH BOARD • Gordon. Hoare. Hammond DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS - Hoare. Kiel. McKelvey AIRPORT COMMISSION London COMMISSION ON AGING Hommond. Kiel COMMUNI1Y ACTION AGENCY - Hoare Gordon EDC • Gordon. Landon ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Gordon. Colemun KEYMAN London MENTAL HEALTH • Coleman. McKelvey MID COUNTIES CONSORTIUM • Hoare McKelvey SOLID WASTE Landon SUBSTANCE ABUSE Hommond. Coleman TRANSPORTATION Hoare. McKelvey Kiel Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare to approve these appointments ore presented. AAotion curried. Moved by Hammond support by McKelvey 'hat Franklin Beckwith be appointed Io fill the unexp red term of Robert Bender a* citizen member to the Commission On Aging Board, term expires Decem­ ber 31. ’985. Motion carried. Nominations were opened for two members for the Park Board to January 1. 1985. Commissioner Landon nominated Juanita Slocum and Joseph Rapp. Commissioner Coleman nominated Charles Johnston. Commissioner Hoare nominated Beverly Warren. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to close nomination*. AAotion corr.wd. Roll coll vote six (6) vote* for Johnston (Colemon. Gordon Hommond. Hocre, Kiel Landon), five (5) vote* for Warren (Coleman. Gordon. Hoare. Kiel. McKelvey), two (2) votes tor Slocum (Hommond, AAcKelvey). and one HI vote for Rapp (Landon). Charles John­ ston and Be.-erly Warren opoointed to the Park Board. The matter of designating the dote to observe Martin Luther King day was discussed. MoveO by Gordon, support by Coleman that the observance of AAartin Luther King Day be January 17 for 1983. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman support by Hommond to grant o six month step raise to Glenn Stoup. District Court, effective January 6. 1983 Motion carried. Several pieces of correspondence were read to the Board by Chairman Kiel, including o letter from Governor Blanchard. Moved by Hoare. suppor! by Hommond that each Township Supervisor, each village ond city receive a copy of the meeting agendo and also a copy of the uncorrected minutes. AAotion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hammond that the question ol changing the by-laws of the Chorlton Park Board be referred to the County Development Committee for study and recommendation. Motion earned. Moved by London support by McKelvey to file all coi respondstnee. AAotion carried. Moved by .andon, support by Hammond la recess to .’or vary 11. 1983 oi the Call of the Chair. Motion carried ond meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m., January3. ’9«3. Paul Kiel. Chairman 1-13 Hastings Jaycees mark 42 years PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given thot pursuant to a Judg­ ment of Foreclosure entered by •he Circuit Court for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, on ths 17th day ol December. 1982, in favor of NORMAN D. HUNTER. Plaintiff in said cause, against ELWIN L EPLER ond VIRGINIA EPLER. husband & wife, jointly and severally. Defendants in said cause. I »holl offer lor sole to the highest bidder at a public auction to be held ot the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan, on the 11th day of February. 1983. at 2:00 p.m in the afternoon, ol' that certain piece or parcel of land situated ond being in the Town­ ship of Assyria. County of Barry. State of Michigan, ond described as follows: The Northwest ■/» of the North- North, Range 7 West, Assyria Township. Barry County. Mich­ igan. Dated: January 6.1983 NORVAL E. THALER. Barry County Clerk DEBBIES BAKER. Deputy Clark 2 10 Gravestone art to be featured The significance of art symbols on 19th century gravestones found in the midwestern United States will be the program topic al the monthly meeting, Thursday, Jan. 20, of the Barry County Historical Society. The 7:30 p.m. event will be held in the Probate Court room in Hastings. Shirlee Studt, head of Michigan State University’s art library, is to be the guest speaker. Her presentation will include slides showing art wcrk and inscriptions on markers she has filmed in research trips throughout Michigan and other states Mrs. Studt also will discuss problems related to preservation of early gravestones Delton PTSA offers guest speaker Preston Milrode Milwood Project Coor­ dinator will be the guest speaker fnr the months Delton PTSA meeting Jan. 18 at 7 p.m in the Middle School Library. He will be presenting a program on in-house suspen­ sion. Please plan on attending. The 22-member Hastings Jaycee Chapter will join with other young men across the United Stales in observing National Jaycee Week. Jan. 16-22. Tne local chapter has contributed 42 years of service to the com­ munity. The United States Jaycees is entering its 63rd year with 275.000 members between the ages of 18 and 36. The Leadership Training organization-- based in Tulsa, Oklahoma-- is located in 7000 communities. Governor James Blanchard issued a proclamation this week, commending the state Jaycees for contributing to Michigan's well being through such projects as C.P.R. Training. Special Olympics, the Burns Awareness program, and Muscular Dystrophy telethons on Labor Day Locally,the Hastings’ Jaycees have held their annual flag setting project during holidays in the downtown area, conducted bike-a-thons, helped with the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, and held fundraising Las Vegas nights. Money raised by the group is returned back to the com­ munity. Local Jaycees invite any interested young man to attend their meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at the Community Action Center. The next one is Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. The Jaycees stress “individual develop­ ment", "community development", and “chapter management” as the Keys to a member’s involvement. "This concept is an equal three-sided triangle." local Jaycee Steve Jacobs said, "that helps members be more beneficial to the community and themselves through Jaycee projects. Getting involved is our message." National Jaycee President Don E. Jones told members "the ability of young men to change the world is history and the cor­ nerstone of the Jaycees”, adding that “today is the day that all Jaycees must rise in unison and begin to work together to bring about a better America”. Officers of the Hastings chapter are: Mike Kasinsky, president; John Ainslie vice president for individual development; Bill Barry, vice president for community development; Rex Meier, vice president for chapter management; Bob Ruthruff, secretary-treasurer; Bruce Kruegar and Denny Hubei, directors; Steve Jacobs, director and newsletter editor; and Bill Dreyer, past president and chairman of the board. Other men .-s are: Darrell Benedict, Chris Bunge, Chuck Cisler, Brian Coffman, Scott Davis, Mike Miller, Gary Randall, Joe Schroeder, Mike Smith, Kendall Tobias. Dave Wilson. Ken Wright, and Mike Titus. FAST Repair Service • Engraving • Watch Repair Common Council me! in regular session in »he City Council Chambers. City Hall Hostings. Michigan on Monday January 10 1983 ot 7 30 p m Mayor How* presiding. 1 Present ot roll call were Coun cil members Bennett Cook Cusack. Fuhr Gray Josperse Spackman ond Vaughan. 2. Moved by Cook supported by Bennett that the minutes -f the Council meeting of December 27. 1982 be approved as read and signed by Mayor Howe ond th* City Clerk Yeas. All Absent: None 3 The following invoices read. Barry County Lumber. $872.67 Cappon Oil........................ 7 152.75 Coleman Insurance Co. >3,303.37 Kent Oil ..................... 762.82 Raymer ... 2.155.00 Electric Motor Serv .1,62'. .79 Moved by Cusack supported by Spackman that the above invoi­ ces be ahowed as read. Yeas: Vaughan. Spockmon. Josperse. Groy. Fuhr. Cusock. Cook ond Bennett. Absent: None Carried. 4. Moved by Josperse. suppor­ ted by Fuhr thot the letter from the Hostings Area School Dis­ trict thonkmg the City for approving collection of % of the school tax levy for 1983 on July 1. 1983 be received and placed on file Absent: None. Carried. 5. Moved by Fuhi. supportec by Jasperse that Councilman Cook be nominated for and elected Mayor Pro Tern. Yeas- Bennett. Cook. Cusack Fuhr. Gray. Jasperse. Spockmon ind Voughan. Absent: None. Carried. 6. Mayor Howe mode the fol­ lowing Standing Committee ap­ pointments: PUBLIC SAFETY 8 PARKING Bennett. Vaughan. Jasperse. Gray CITY PROPERTY Vaujhon. Jasperse. Bennett Fuhr CITY PLANNING & ORDINANCE Jasperse. Groy. Spockmon. Bennett STREETS Fuhr. Cusock. Cook. Spockmon WATER SUPPLY & SEWAGE Cusack. Fuhr Vaughor. Cook FINANCE Spackman. Cook. Gray Cusock PARKS RECREATION & INSURANCE Gray. Spocl man. Cusack. Josperse FIRE & LIGHTING Cook. Bennett. Fuhr, Vaughan Moved by Cusack. Supported by Groy that the Standing Commit­ tee appointments be confirmed as made. Absent: None. Carried 7. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Bennett thot Williom Cook be on the Joint Airport Council be confirmed. 8 Mayor Howe mode the fallowing appointment of Officials and suggested salaries remain the same. Position MWrtM SwpiUdSalary Director of Public Services ond City Engineer: Michael C Klovonich. $35,645.00 Chief of Policed Civil Defense Director: Mark G. Steinfort 24.500.00 City Assessor ond Building Inspector: Michael C. Payne . . 19.245.00 Fire Chief ond Fire Marshall Roqer Coris.............. 18.900 00 6.000 00 Richord Show ... Health Officer: Dr. Edwin Larkin Moved by Bennett, supported by Spockmon confirm the appointment of City Officials with salaries to remain the same. Yea* Vaughan Spockmon Jasperse Gray Fuhr Cusack Cook. Benne’t Absent None Carried 9 Mayor Howe mode the follow­ ing appointment ’o the Planning Commission Kenneth Miller 3 year .erm Ron Miller 3 year term Moved by Vaughan supported by Benrett that ’he appoint ments to the Planning Commis­ sion of Ken Mill®- and Ren confirmed Yeos: AIL 10 Moved by Cusock supported by Groy that ’he following bonks be designo’ed as deposit ones for the Ci‘y Clerk ond Treasurer Hastings City Bonk. National Bank of Hostings The Security National Bank of Bottle Creek. Great Lake Federal Sav­ ings & Loon and the Hastings Savings & Loan. Yeas Bennett. Cook Cusack Fuhr Gray. Jasperse and Voughun Absent None. Abstained: Spockmon. Carried 11 Moved by Fuhr supported by Cook that David Jasperse be appointed as Council represen totive on the Planning Commis­ sion. Absent None. Carried 12. Mayor How* mode the follow ing appointment* ’o the Zoning Board ol Appeals Denns Cleveland 3 year term Max Meyers 3 year term Moved by Spackman supported by Vaughan that the appointments of Dennis Cleve­ land ond Max Meyers to the Zoning Board of Appeals for three yea s be confirmed Yeas All Absent. None. Carried. 13. The following resolutions stipulating the signature required for all checking ac­ count at the National Bank of Hostings read Moved by Cusock. supported by Bennet! that the above resolu­ tion be adopted os read Yeas Vaughan Spackman Jas­ perse Gray. Fuhr. Cusock. Cook ond Bennett Absent: None. Carried. 14. Moved by Josperse suppor­ ted by Groy that the Planning Commission m'nutes of January 3. 1983 be received ond placed on fife. Yeas All Absent: None. Carried. 15. Moved by Cusack, suppor led by Voughon that Director of Public Services be allowed to take Option II (one of three op­ tions recommended by I..M. Miller & Associates) which, would abandon Well 4*3. salvage pump and other equipment: moke building alterations & install a sono separator, en­ gineering design supervision and testing tncludec. for $25,000 to come from Water I & E Fund. Yeos: Bennett. Cook. Cusack. Fuhr. Gray. Jasperse. Spockmon ond Voughan Absent None. Carried. 16 Moved by Spockmon, suppor­ ted by Cusack that the balance sheets for December 1982 be received and placed on file Absent: None Carried. 17. Moved by Spockmon. sup­ ported by Gray that $30?.00 from Appropriated Surplus to advertise for help to implement building inspection of rental unirt be transferred. Yeas: Voughan. Spockmon. Jos­ perse, Gray, Fuhr, Cusock, Cook ond Benrett. Absent: None. Carried. 18. Mary Spackman reported on a meeting with the Hastings Area School District concerning a study relative to combining the Youth Council YMCA, School Intramurals and Athletics under one Director with funding shored with private ond public funds ond they had decided that nothing would be gained by changing the present set up. 19. Moved by Groy. supported by Spackman that the Mayor Sign Amendment «4 trom Yeager & Co to correct mistake m Motor Mecical Expense Bene­ fit found by Yeager Fuhr Gray Josperse man and Vaughan Spock 20. Mary Lou Gray reported on Blue Cross rotes for Family $129 U Two persons $135 75 $28 70 (student) per month Yeagers new premium was $112.18 with the increase what Blue Cross charges. 21 Moved by Cook supported by Gray the the S’reet lighting Bridie Poth and David Drive from current light to intersection Lighting Committee. Absent None. Carried 22 Moved by Cook supported by Fuhr that tf.e City Clerk place Yeos Vaughan, Spackman Jas­ perse Gray, Fuhr. Cusack Cook & Benrett. Absent None. Carried ted by Jasperse that the annual and monthly police report be received and placed on file Absent None Carried. 24. Moved by Cusack supported by Gray that the City Assessor's annua! report be received and placed on fi e. Absent: None. Carried. 25 Meeting adjourned at 8 05 Read and approved Kenneth J. Howe. Maye* Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (M3) STATE Oc MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 13.206 In the mailer of John E. Ken­ nedy. Jr.. Protected Person TAKE NOTICE: On January 77. 1983 at 9:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hen. RICHARD N LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the at­ tached Petition of Comerico Bonk • Ba*tle Creek for the allowance of its Twenty-Third Annual Accounting. January 7.1983 COMERICA BANK -BATTLE CREEK By: Frances A. Hanson. 25 West Michigan Moll. Battle Creek, Ml 49016(616) 966-6343 HOLMES. HARTER. MUMFORD SCHUBEL. NORLANDER * MAC FARLANE By Phillip E Horfei (P24309). 424 Riverside Drive. Battle Creek. Ml 49015 (616) 968 6146. 113 MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE given by JAMES R JOHNSON and MARION L JOHNSON bus band and wife, to THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICHIGAN 107 North Grove Delton Michigan under dote of February 10 197? and recorded February 14 1977 sum of Thirty Six Thousand Five Hundred Eight and Twenty One Cents ($30,506.21) ond no proceedings have been institut- morning secured by soid mort­ gage or ony part thereof NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage ond the statutes in such cose made cod provided said mortgage will be foreclosed ed therein a: public auction to the highest bidder at the North entrance to the Berry County Court Building. 208 Wes! Court Street Hastings Michigan, thot being the place of holding the Circuit Court for said county, on February 14. 1983 at 2 00 in the afternoon. Eastern Standard Time for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amounts due on scid mortgage plus interest at 9' > % per annum together with the legal costs statutory attorney's fees and also any taxes and insurance that said mortgagee does pay on or prior to the dote of said sale Delton Kellogg Schools Barry and Allegan Counties, Michigan NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public meeting of the Board of Education of the Delton Kellogg School will be held on JANUARY 24, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. in the Superintendent's Office, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046. A resolution will be offered for adoption at the meeting to impose a summer property tax levy of one-half of the school property taxes, including debt service. Act 333 provides thot a school district may by resolution determine to impose a summer property tax levy of either one-half or the total of school property taxes, including debt service. Adoption of the proposed resolution will authorize the Board to request each township in which the District is located to collect the summer tax levy of one-half of the school property taxes beginning on July 1, 1983 and each July 1 thereafter or until revoked by the Board. In addition, adoption of the resolution will further authorize the Board to enter into agreements with each township in which the school district is located for the collec­ tion of the summer tax levy of school property taxes or in the absence of any such agreement to take such further action to collect summer taxes as is authorized by Act 333. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. NOTICE The Hastings Area Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, January 18, 1983 at 3:30 p.m. in the B< ard Confer­ ence Room, Administrative Office, 232 W. Grand Street. The meeting will be called to order by the Board President and the Board will immediately cull for an Executive Session to be held at the Kent ntermediate School District Office for the purpose of reviewing applications from candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools who have requested confidential appraisal of their applicaJUDITH LENZ, SECRETARY ,io"$ Hastings Am School District NOTICE The Hastings Area Board of Education has scheduled a special CLOSED meeting following their regular public meeting on Monday, January 17,1983. said sate ore situated in the Township of Barry County of Barry State of Michigan. and described as follows A panel of land in the Northern* '/« of *he Southwest '. o* Section Purpose: Employee negotiations. JUDY LENZ, SECRETARY Hasting, Art* School District Commencing at the intersection o< ’he centerline of Pif*r Rood ond Gurd Road, thence south­ erly along the cents’ of Gurd Rood. 80 rods, thence Westerly and perpendicular to Gurd Rood. 26 rods, thenc* Northerly and parallel to Gurd Road. 36 rods, thence Easterly and parallel to Pif*r Rood. 8 rods, thence Northerly ond parallel to Gurd Road. 44 rod* to center of Piler Rood, thence Easterly along center of Pifer Rood 13 rods mo'» or lei' to place to begin­ ning. Subiect to any ond all conditions, restrictions. limitations and eo-.ements of record. The period of time allowed for redemption is one (1) year from the date of sole. COMMISSION ORDER (under Authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925 cs omended' REGULATIONS ON TIGER MUSKELLUNGE The Nature: Resources Commission, at its meeting on July 14, 1978, under the authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended, renewed the order of August 10. 1973. tho thybtid muskel lunge, commonly known as the "tiger muskellunge", shall be deemed a muskellunge. and it shall be unlawful to take or possess tiger mus­ kellunge except in accordance with laws, rules, and regulations governing muskellunge. for a period of five years effective January 1, 1979. astings PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING TO INSTITUTE A SUMMER PROPERTY TAX LEVY Howard 4 Howard 407 Kalamazoo Building Kalamazoo Ml 49007 (6161382 1483 Office of Register ol Deeds for Barry County. Michigan is in default The amount claimed to be due thereon at the dote of this Notice. for principal STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 18.692 In the matter of TERRI SUE ANDERSEN. Social Security Num ber 362 78-3066 TAKE NOTICE: On February 2 1983 at 1:30 p. m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held to change the name o’ Terri Sue Andersen to Thereto Suzanne Andersen. January 10. 1983 TERRI SUE ANDERSEN. 13557 Banfield Rd Battle Creek. Mich. 49017 721-9887 1 13 DATED December 26 1982 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COAAPANY OF MICHIGAN HODGES JEWELRY Hastings, Michigan s avings & "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" oan Your “Local" Savings & Loan Association is “Well and Healthy." We are committed to investing our savings funds in the financing of Residential Properties in our local community, Hastings and Barry County STATEMENT OF CONDITION December 31, 1982 ASSETS: Real Estate Mortgage Loans Other Non-Mortgage Loans Real Estote Owned Real Estate Held for Redemption Stock - Federal Home Loon Bank Stock - O. & H. Service Corporation Government Securities Cash on Hand and in Banks Office BulldingS Equipment - Depreciated Prepayment - F.S.L.I.C. Deferred Charges TOTAL ASSETS: $27,482,668.71 289,781.16 43.659.62 47,305.85 277,600.00 30,000.00 1,958,770.65 317,976.87 358,972.93 45,547.85 23,729.73 $30,876,013.37 LIABILITIES: Deposit Accounts Loans in Process Other Liabilities Deferred Income Specific Reserves General Reserves TOTAL LIABILITIES: $28,577,500.80 7,876.05 221,959.85 35,853.39 13,185.62 2,019,637.66 $30 8 '6,013.37 State of Michigan) ss County of Barry) We solemnly swear that the above is a true statement, to the best of our knowledge ond belief, on the condition of the Hostings Savings and Loon Association of Hostings. Michigan ot dose of business. December 31.1982 R, Beduhn, President Sandro K. Nichols Secretory Subscribed and sworn to the 10th day of January, 1983. JFWF.I.m ItF.I’AlH Watch Maker 136 F. State Street >tory Public Dated: January 10, 1983 Juliet Bourdo. Secretary Board of Education (616) 623-5151 My Commission Expiies March 23. 1983. 136 E. State Street Hostings, Michigan 602 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa. Michigan 122 W. State St. Hastings Ph. 945 2963 �The Hostings Bonner Thursdoy. January 13. 1983 — Page 8 In School Survey: POCKET Public confidence highest with teachers, principals The gas monies >«• and special discounts* WHEN YOU SHOP LOCALLY * FREE PARKING AVAILABLE (Lots indicated by solid black areas.) Your pocket or pocketbook reflects the family bud­ get and these difficult days can play havoc with it. You must find ways to stretch every dollar by saving on the high cost of gasoline and getting the best bargains available. (Note: This is part of a series of weekly articles about the responses of jO3 persons in the Barry Intermediate School District < Delton and Hastings school district residents) to a variety of questions about public education. The local citizens were ■.elected at random and interviewed last October in a telephone survey called Project Outreach, sponsored by the State Board of Education and funded by the State Legislature. Project Outreach surveys have been conducted in a number of intermediate school districts in the state. The survey's purpose is aimed at improving the public's confidence in education AU the opinions gathered will be used to help slate officials strengthen public education and to make plans for the decade, according to Project Director Ned S. Hubbell who prepared the written report from which this article is derived). In the recent telephone school survey, the -espondents were asked about the level of confidence they had in public school teachers, principals, school district ad­ ministrators and the board of education. •Highest confidence of the public is held for those who have the most contact with students and parents — teachers and building principals." said Ned S. Hubbell, Project Outreach director, in his written report. "Only about one in 10 (in the survey) said they had little confidence in either of these school employees. Slightly more dissatisfaction was voiced with cental district administrators and the school board. but the greatest plurality of respondents expressed some confidence in these school officials,” he said. The respondents were asked it they had a "great deal of confidence " some con fidence," "very little" or "no confidence” about school employees and officials. In asking about teachers. 37.3 percent of the Hastings respondents said they had a great deal of confidence In Delton, that same question was gi-en a 34.2 percent responst Slightly over 28 |>?rcent of Hastings respondents said they had a great deal of confident for principals. In Delton, the response was 29 1 percent who said they had a great deal of confidence for principals When asked about central district ad­ ministrators. 15.6 percent of the Hastings respondents said they had a "great deal of confidence ” In Deltoi. 29.1 percent said they had a great deal of confidence” in central district administrators Regarding the board of education, those who said they had a great deal of condence" amounted to 16.4 percent of the Hastings respondents and 31.6 percent in Delton Another topic in the survey concerned the degree of contact respondents had with school board members "One out of every four citizens who were interviewed said they have talked with a member ol their local school board at one time during the past year.” said Hubbell. "And there was no significant difference in that type of personal ccntact between those with public school students in their home or those with no students.” he added No summer tax collections for Maple Valley Where else but locally can you find friendly retailers, some your neighbors, who are interested in giving you the finest in service and savings. When you shop locally, your community prospers and civic improvements are supported by your taxes. (OURT Check your Local Stores SPONSORED BY THE FOLLOWING MERCHANTS... Maple Valley's school board decided against starting a summer tax collection this year at its Monday night session. Under a recently-passed state taw, school districts can now split their property tax collection, gathering 50 percent in the summer and the rest in winter. Prior to the new taw, a school had to wait until winter collection unless the villages and townships incorporated within the district agreed to a summer collection. A district can now make that decision by itself. Advantages to a district under the new taw are: better cash flow and reduced interest on loans (usually taken out in the fell and payed back in the spring) Maple Valley school officials, however, felt a summer collection, coming six months after the current winter tax bill, would burden many area taxpayers "With the (poor) economy, the number of unemployed, the board didn’t think the timing was right," said superintendent Corrall Wolf. "With conditions such as they are, the board wasn't sure 'what effect' this collection would have on people " Wolf noted also that the law was new and the "time factor” of meeting al’ the legal requirements for implementation was another reason for the decision. The district also received $10,790 from the athletic boosters to pay for the autumn sports program. The boosters' fundraising, along with some volunteer coaching, allowed Maple Valley to maintain a full sports program The board also changed the regular April 11 meeting to April 18 Delton board to decide summer levy question Wren Funeral Home The JC Penney Co,. Hostings Deportment Store. Downtown Hostings Patrick C. Hodges Dependable Jewelers Since 1931 Music Center A Gift Boutique 138 W. State Street Ben Franklin Store 102 West State ot Jefferson City Food A Beverage Open 9a.m. to 11p.m. Barry County Lumber Home Center Leary’s Sport Center The House ot Quality Downtown Hastings Banner and Reminder Felpausch Food Center 1952 N. Broadway Fine Foods - Meat - Produce Lee Ann Shoppe Flexfib, Inc. todies' and Childresn's Ready-To-Wear 1 IB W. State St. Flexible Hose and Ducts for Industry Brown’s Custom Interiors Birke’s Cut Rate Shoe Store "Prettiest Floors in Town" Shoes for the entire family National Bank of Hastings Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy Corner of W. State a? Broodway Your Recoil Store. Downtown Hastings Hastings Hotel Culligan Water Conditioning Enjoy Our Hospitality 313 North Boltwood Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. The Hollmorlc of Insurance Excellence Imvrortro tor four lift Homo Avim-tM end Coe Hastings Savings and Loan Assn. Cleveland’s Where Sovings Does Moke A Difference 130 E. State Street Hastings Aluminum Products, Inc. Hastings Press 152W. Store Street Mfgs. of Home Improvement Products Hastings City Bank Patten Monument Cemetery Memoriols 150W. Court St. Gambles Cinder Pharmacy 130W. State St., Hastings HOW. State St. January Clearance SALES! Delton's School Board will meet Jan. 24 to discuss a proposal to collect 50 percent of the district’s property tax in the summer A recently-enacted state taw now allows school districts to split their tax collections, if they choose. Prior to that, a school had to wait until winter collection unless villages and townships incorporated within the district agreed to a summer collection. "The board has no preconceived notions on the matter." said superintendent Bill Baker. "However, we have to meet legal requirements to enact the provision and we've gone ahead with that. If it is deemed desirable by the board (to have a summer levy), then we will have the legal work out of the way.” Baker said he would be meeting with township supervisors from the school district to discuss the idea. Because the law is new, he pointed out, school officials are not sure of all tlie ramifications. Improved cash flow and savings on in­ terest payed out borrowed monies are two benefits the split collection would have, but Baker said there were other considerations "How to collect the taxes, how to handle delinquent taxes, how much money it really means for the district after the January deductions (by the taxpayer), the impact on our taxpayers.' were some of the questions he said needed to be addressed "The impact on our taxpayers is a major consideration," he added "Is it easier for them to pay once a year or twice a year Ail these factors have to be evaluated." "We don’t want to be penny wise and pound-foolish," he said. Lakewood updating book selection policy Lakewood's Board of Education took a second step toward rev iring its policy on the selection of library books, along with the procedure for appealing any selection, at its meeting last Thursday. "We've had a policy for some time (on book selection and appeal procedures)." said Superintendent William Eckstrom. "This new policy updates that process, makes it more workable." Specifically, board members approved a second reading of the policy. They will now vote on the matter. The revised policy outlines "how the school selects books for the library”, “how it determines the ap­ propriateness of books for each grade level", and "how citizens could go about appealing a selection". Eckstrom said a parent had expressed concern about a book in the school library which helped prompt the move to update the policy. The board also discussed a proposal to join with Ionia Schools to expand vocational education opportunities for students from both districts. If approved, students could take available classes in both schools, along with utilizing the facilities of the Ionia Intermediate School District. The consortium would allow a greater number of vocational opportunities to be offered "Administrators from both schools have been working together on the idea,” said Eckstrom. Use of the Intermediate District facilities would be an intregal part of the procedure, he added. Cost of the proposed program has yet to be determined In other business, the board approved the retirement request of Raymond Greene, principal of the Lake Odessa Jr High School and the East Elementary School, to lake effect June 17. Green has been with the Lakewood Schools since 1964 The board also approved the purchase of four new school buses for the 1983-84 year Cost of each vehicle would run around $28,000 Lake Odessa council starts tree maintenance Lake Odessa’s Village Council gave the "go ahead" to a proposed tree maintenance program. The ongoing program will involve trim­ ming and pruning damaged portions of the village s 1/J85 existing trees and planting nevi ones. Estimated costs for initiating the maintenance and replacement plan were put at $9500. The decision to implement the proposal came after the Dept, of Natural Resources conducted a “street tree analysis" last summer. "The survey showed there was a real need for this type of program." said village manager Frank Pascarelta. Maintenance will be contracted out and will include the removal of 14 trees, iden tified by the DNR as "hazardous”, and the pruning and trimming of damaged branches from other trees. The planting of new trees will be done by city employees. "There was no real program before." Pascarel’a noted. Damaged branches or trees were (generally) removed by Con­ sumer Powers or Michigan Beil " The council also allocated $10,(XX) to the Lake Odessa Township Fire Dept, for pur­ chase of a new fire vehicle, tn return, the village will receive the older model Delivery of the vehicle will be this week In other business, council accepted with regret the resignation of police sargeant Jim Valentine. The eight year veteran has ac­ cepted a position on the Lowell Police Dept. The village will be patrolled by the remaining two officers until a replacement is hired within the next 30 days. Pascarelta •aid. Council also granted a pinball arcade license to Don Lalonde The game room w til be located on Tupper Lake St. Village or­ dinance requires tliat an applicant for an arcade license appear before council for approval �The Hostings Banner. Thursday, January 13, 1983 — Page9 The days and times of Irving Charlton “THE STONE” As one enters Charlton Park at the south entrance, at the right will be noticed a large granite boulder or rock, or stone as a geologist would call it, a stone being a part of a rock rounded and weathered by water, ice or glacial action. However, as this area of Michigan has only limestone and sandstone and shale, this stone was brought by the glaciers and deposited in a moraine many thousand years ago. One can readily see it has been rounded and rolled and worn smooth by its hundreds PART THREE by Keith Mead or thousands of miles of travel from the Canadian area by the glaciers. This large stone was deposited in the moraine or soil southeast of Mr. Shirley Gillespie’s house and rested there until being dug out by the Baldwin brothers in the late 1940s. The stone did not show above the ground very far, perhaps a foot. I plowed around it with a team of horses while working for Shirley and his father, William Gillespie, in 1937. The William Gillespie farms join the then Charlton farm on the east. Shirley’s farm is the Frank Johnson farm on the south. This is the same p’ace school was held for that area in September 2, 1901, as I learned from an account written by Mrs. William (Gillespie) Cogswell in 1926. Mrs. Cogswell is a sister of Mr. William Gillespie. The 40 acre farm adjoining Shirley Gillespie's farm on the west is where Irving Charlton was bom in August 1882. Irving also built the barn now standing there for Floyd McKay many years ago. Irving told me that the now large elm tree standing there could, when he was a led, be driven over by a high wheel farm wagon, about 90 years ago. The Baldwin brothers dug the stone out and got it up on top of the ground and loaded it upon very large heavy timber skids or pads and by using two large bulldozers or “Cats", skidded them over to the “Park”, over the then gravel road. I saw them go by the Charlton fai m as I was then living there. After getting tlie stone in place, the Baldwins left and Charlton, Cutler and I mixed mortar and made a base for it. Irving wanted it as a monument to his parents, E. Frank and Roseanna (Althouse) Charlton, and to the pioneers of the area. His long ame friend, and later administrator of his estate, Mr. James Conner, who lived on the south side of Thornapple Lake, was a professional stone cutter. Also, his son, Robert, learned the trade and they engraved the stone for Irving. Mr. Conner was a World War II veteran of the Marine Corps and served in the south­ west Pacific. Mr. Conner also operated a "White Elephant” store in Nashville and told me Mr. Charlton had discussed such a store and thought it would be a profitable business to be in. In his business as a stoix. cutter, Jim and Mrs. Conner traveled about the country engraving stones and monuments in cemeteries, etc. He told me of being on the Great King Ranch in Texas for several weeks, engraving moniments in the King Cemetery. They stayed right there and were treated as guests. Stone has played an important part in the development of the museum and restrooms at thepark. Irving and I and others searched the area for several miles around to find stone suitable for use. The last job I had before going in the U.S. Navy in April 1944, was cutting logs in Ir­ ving's woods with Clarence Hardy, using a crosscut saw. Orton Endsley saved the timbers and lumber to oe used to build the new museum. Mr. Charlton wrote me a VMail letter in January 1945 stating he hoped to get the museum enclosed that year, however, it was 1950 before it was done. Lenz named chairman of County Road Commission Norman “Jack” Lenz, 3300 River Rd., Hastings has been elected chairman of the Barry County Road Commission. He replaces Robert Russell of Dowling, who has served as chairman for the past two years. The third member of ’he commission is Steven Scott of Delton Lenz was appointed to the commission in Oct. 1979, filling the unexpired term of Richard Rose. He was reappointed in Oct. 1982. The new chairman operates a 600 acre farm, where he has 275 head of beef cattle and raises cash crops. He previously served as a member of the county Zoning Appeals Board for 10 years. He is currently chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) committee in Hastings Township. Lenz served for six years on the advisory board to the local Farm Bureau elevator. He continues to serve as a 4-H leader in the Quimby club. A graduate of Hastings High School, he attended Greer Technical Institute in Braidwood, Ill., a heavy equipment engineer-operator's school. Lenz said that the road commission budget isn’t as tight as it has been in the past because of the new state and federal taxes just enacted. “We’re going to make a recovery of some of the lost funds through new taxes," he said. The commission is expecting about $65,000 in additional federal aid money for 1983 over the original projected aid of $120,000. The commission’s total 1982 budget was $1,694,836, which included $204,000 in federal aid. State aid payments will change from quarterly payments to every 30 days, beginning March 1, he said. Lenz said that the commission is looking at major resurfacing projects on Marsh Road and Coats Grove Road, to begin this year. In addition to some township road construction work, the commission will undertake a safety relocation of a curve and hill on Tasker Road. The new chairman also said that some new Jack Lenz, the new chairman of the county rood commission. policies will be implemented because of changes in Public Act 51, which governs road commissions. He said those changes haven't yet been clearly defined, but will deal with breakdowns of construction and main­ tenance costs on primary and local roads and in engineering. "Just keep the snow from coming and we’ll be getting through a pretty economical winter for the road commission,” Lenz said. Crews are currently in the process making gravel and have completed 40,000 yards of the 60,000 yards scheduled. He pointed out that the recent work on Devine Road consumed 60,000 yards of gravel. Lenz’s wife, Judy, has beer, a member of the Hastings Board of Education for 11 years. They have four children, Jill, 19, studying at Davenport Institute in Lansing; John, 18, a Hastings High School senior; Joe, 13, an eighth grader, and Jim, 12, a sixth grader. Algonquin Lake court hearing postponed NEXT WEEK...“The Days and Times of Irving Charlton" will tell the story of the museum, which was enclosed in 1950. The large granite engraved stone stands at the entrace to Charlton Park as a memorial tc E. Frank and Rosanna Charlton, parents of Irving. (Banner photo) A hearing over the controversial issue of the water level of Algonquin Lake has been postponed from this Friday to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 26 in Barry County Circuit Court. When the issue does come up in court, a local businessman’s attorney will be seeking to persuade the court to order a permanent injunction to prevent the Algonquin Lake Association from lowering the lake level by 8’4: feet. The association already has been stopped from lowering the lake by a temporary restraining order issued last November by Circuit Judge Hudson Deming. The association had planned to lower the lake level this winter as part of its weed control program. Rush Stidham, owner of the Stidham Gravel Co., sought the temporary restraining order when the association opened the lake's dam gate on Nov 27 as it had announced it would. Stidham said he sought to halt the action “merely to protect myself." He claims that the last time the lake level was lowered, his well was affected and cost $5,000 to have it redrilled. Stidham also said 28 other wells were affected by the past draw-down. Members of .the association board have said that there is no concrete proof that lowering the lake level affected wells in the area. “What’s Cooking in Michigan” by Margaret G. McCall - Michigan Dept, of Agriculture The incredible edible egg is a valuable food source and an object of admiration. Package designers must envy Mother Nature's skill in designing such a distinctive useful package for this product. Here in V ’higan, production amounted to 1.54 billion eggs last year, an average of 244 eggs per hen. According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture, production was valued at nearly $70 million. Refrigeration is so important to egg quality that Michigan law requires handlers to hold eggs at 60 degrees or lower until they are sold. Leaving a carton of eggs at room temperature for a day will age them more quickly than a week s refrigerator storage. Eggs are fragile and should be cooked as gently as they are handled, using low heat. Eggs are a valuable ingredient in all sorts of recipes, and are versatile enough for main dishes. Larousse Gastronomique describes more than 350 ways to cook and serve eggs, in­ cluding a recipe for Princess Eggs: Sene poached eggs in puff pastry shells, covered with Sauce Supreme and garnished with asparagus spears and slivered chicken breast. You make the sauce by boiling one cup chicken broth until reduced by half, gradually adding half cup heavy cream. How’s that for a luncheon dish fit for either a Prince or Princess? A do-ahead egg dish which is a fayorite of mine is Strata: Cube eight slices of bread after removing the crusts. Place in a twoquart shallow buttered casserole, top with half pound grated cheddar cheese and one pound diced cooked ham. Beal together four eggs and two cups milk, add one teaspoon salt, dash of nutmeg and pepper. Pour over the casserole, refrigerate overnight, covered. Bake at 350 degrees about one hour. The egg of the murre, a bird that lives in cliff-top colonies along the coasts of the North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans, ends in a point. If it is pushed, it generally rolls in a tight circle and, instead of falling off the rocky cliff, remains on the ledge where it was laid. National Geographic World magazine reports NOTICE TO BIDDERS Febre Coating Metal Roof on Garage Do you see news in the making? Give us a phone call! Hastings Banner 948-8051 136 L State Street Hastings, Michigan "Serving Hostings and Barry County Since 1924" Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! “TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: Cuddled by millions of children, teddy bears were named after President Theodore Roosevelt despite the fact that he hated the nickname Teddy. The idea for the toy bear came from a 1902 political cartoon that depicted Roosevelt the hunter refusing to shoot a bear that had been tied to a tree for the kill, National Geographic says. Sealed proposals will be received at the office cf the Barry County Road Com­ mission, 1845 W. Gun Lake Rd., Hastings. Ml. 49058, until 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 25,1983, for the following: Gel ALL the news in the county. H astings S avings & Qoan Specifications and additional information are available at the Road Commission Office. All proposals must be plainly marked as to their contents. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregular­ ities in the best interest of the Commis­ sion. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Robert D. Russell, Chairman Norman Jack Lenz, Member Stephen Scott, Member • Statement Savings 1. Prestige Card - Emergency Cash • Passbook Savings "Day in...day out interest on both Passbook and Statement Savings." • Certificate Savings . Long Term Investment Accounts SAVINGS INSURED UP TO >100.000" • • • • • • • • Home Mortgage Loans Home Improvement Loan Money Orders Travelers Checks Contract Servicing Notary Service Direct Deposit of Social Security Checks Automatic Transfer of Funds: 1. Loan Payments 2. Transfer of Funds from Checking to Savngs or Loan Account “Truly where you save does make a difference” TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU WITH DRIVE-IN FACILITIES! LAKE ODESSA OFFICE Located of 802 Fourth Avenue, Lake Odetta OPEN Monday T jetday and Wednetdcy 9 a m to 4 30 p m Friday 9 o m. to 5 30 p m. Thurtdoy MAIN OFFICE AND DRIVE-IN and Saturday 9 a m to 12 noon located at I36E. Stot8 5t .Ho»l.nflt OPEN Mon thru Thurt 9 to4 30 p.m . Fridays 900 toAOOp.m. Phone 374-8849 Phone 945-9581 �The Hastings Banner. Thursday, January 13, 1983 — Page 10 Area teams at crossroads; three teams face must wins by Steve Vedder It's crossroads time for several area basketball teams this Friday night. At least three of the area teams have the choice of either hanging tough in their respective title races, or folding their tents for the season. Probably the game with the most im­ portance will be played at Kalamazoo Christian where the Comets entertain Delton. Christian is undefeated and ranked number six in the state in one poll. Delton, on the other hand, is 4-3 overall and 3-1 in the Kalamazoo Valley, and is coming off a loss to Gull Lake on Tuesday night. Delton coach Bob Prentice respects the talents of the Comet team. “They are a very good team and we're going to have to play well to win," said Prentice. “I do think we are capable of beating them." Prentice said Christian possesses a large frontline that goes 8-6,6-5,6-5. They also good good team speed and plenty of experience. Another team that will have it’s work cut out for it is Hastings. The Saxons won two of their first three Twin Valley games, but promptly lost it’s next two to league powers Sturgis and Albion. This Friday, the Saxons travel to Cold­ water to take on the Cardinals. A loss for Hastings and it's all over for their title hopes this season. The Twin Valley champion isn't going to lose three games, which is how many the Saxons would have if they lose. A third team with a tough task is Mid­ dleville. The Trojans beat an unbeaten Kelloggsville team last Friday that the schedule had favored up until that point in the season. “They’re a good club,” said Thornapple Kellogg coach Skip Pranger of Caledonia. “We split with them last year and they have a lot of people back th s year.” Caledonia is very much in the O-K Blue title race with only one loss. Lakewood will be trying to even it's record when they travel to Cedar Springs. The Vikings are 3-4 overall, but only 1-3 in the Tri River league. Cedar Springs has lost three of four games. “I think we have a good chance to win if we play good basketball,' said Viking coach Mike Maciasz. The last county team in action, Maple Valley, has the unenviable duty of traveling to SMAA league-leader Bronson. The Vikings are coming off a big one-point win at Olivet on Tuesday night, while Maple Valley (2-5 overall, 1-3 league) lost it’s third straight at Springfield. The three Lion losses have been by a total of five points. Maple Valley eagers lose third straight thriller For the third straight game. Maple Valley’s basketball team made a number of critical mistakes down the stretch to lead to a defeat. The latest loss was Tuesday night when the Lions blew a seven-point lead with less than a minute left to lose to Springfield, 62-61. Maple Valley had formerly lost to Pot­ terville and Olivet by a combined total of five points in it’s two previous games. “We played well enough to win, hard enough to win,’’ said Lion coach Jerry Reese, “but we didn’t at the end. That’s three games in a row where we’ve had a two or three minute lapse that’s cost us the game." Maple Valley actually outscored Springfield in three of the four quarters, but were guilty of several turnovers at the end that lost the game. Springfield scored on a layup with two seconds left after the Lions committed a Ken Corp (35) of Lakewood tries for a layup against Coopersville. All five Barry County schools ore in action this Friday, and seveial face must win games. (Photo by Steve Jacobs) Delton eagers lose tough 66-65 decision to Gull Lake A layup by Todd Snyder with 30 seconds left gave Gull Lake a 66-65 win over Delton on Tuesday night. Delton led 65-61 with 1:40 left in that game, but Snyder hit a three-point play to close the gap to 65-64. After Delton missed a couple tries at the basket, Snyder hit his game-winning layup with 30 seconds left. Delton missed three shots after the layup, including two inside, but couldn’t grab Lhe lead. Gull Lake finally rebounded the third missed shot, but Delton stole the ball They missed another shot and Gary Chantrenne's last second shot was too late as Delton lost 66- 65. “I was happy with the way we played some parts of the game, but disapointed in other parts,” said Panther coach Bob Prentice. “I guess I didn’t have the team prepared. We looked disorganized and unsure of our­ selves.” Delton and Gull Lake were tied 31-31 at the half, but Gull Lake forged anead in the third period outscoring the Panthers 18-13. Chantrenne led the Panthers with 17 points. Steve Tuin added 15 and Jay Henry scored 15 including 11 off the beiyh. Dave Barry, Delton’s leading scorer, was held to 8 points. Free throw contest set for Jan. 22 Hasting area Knights of Columbus Council, No. 3447 has announced that their Annual Free Throw Championship is set for 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 22 at the Hastings High School gym. Entry is open to all boys and girls, ages 11 thru 14, with eight local winners to receive trophies and advance to District com­ petition. T-ast year the local council boasted one State Champion; Kent Gee in the boys 11 year old class All interested are encouraged to pick up entry forms at their local school office, and have them signed by their parents before the contest. Additional information on the program may be obtained by contacting the councils Youth Activity Director Joe Vann at 948-8841. Outdoor Report - ’> ■ '■ 'i-' ■ turnover to win the game. Maple Valley led 33-27 at the half, and then 47-40 at the end of three periods. Reese didn’t blame his team’s shooting for the loss. He said he was “extremely happy" with the 49 per cent (23 of 47) field goal percentage and the 15 of 21 free throws. He said it was the 16 turnovers, spaced at critical times that led to the loss. Jeff Hamilton led Maple Valley with 24 points. Mickey Mahon added 17 points and five assists and Tony Dunkelburger chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds. Maple Valley is now 2-5 overall (1-3 SMAA) with the meat of it's schedule coming up. “It doesn't get any easier for us, ’ said Reese of the upcoming schedule which in­ cludes Caledonia, Pennfield, and Middleville among others. Hutch Clason tries for a takedown during action in the L.H. Lamb tournament. (Banner photo) Saxons sixth in Lamb tourney Harper Creek emerged as the winner of the L.H. Lamb wrestling tournament last Saturday with 150.5 points while Delton took second with 143.5 points and Hastings was si>th with 71.5 points. .Jenison was third at 127.5. Grand Ledge fourth at 107.5. Battle Creek Centra] fifth with 94 points, Ionia was seventh with 50 points and Lakewood was last with nine points. Both Delton coach John Dudley and Hastings mentor Dave Furrow were satisfied with their team’s respective finishes. Dudley said he was especially impressed with his team's aggressiveness and selfconfidence in the tournament. “I thought we did an outstanding job,” said Dudley. “We have shown improvement all along with the freshmen and sophomores coming on strong. I expect great things fiom here on it for us." Furrow also expressed contentment with his team's finish. “We had a good day considering the six fresiunen we had in the lineup,” he said. Delton captured three firsts the meet with Ted Engle (98), Doug Conklin (132) and Dan Tobin (138). The Panthers also had Rocky Anaya (112),Todd Haven (126) and Mike Maddox (145) take seconds. Rusty Carroll (167) finished third while Todd Pasick (105) took a fourth. Hastings had six wrestlers place with one first, one second, one third, and three fourths. ■ ’J '. ■*. Saxon basketball report card Fishing: We have seen a few brave souls out on the ice but we do not recommend it as yet. Fishing success seems to be about average but with a few more inches of ice and a few more fishermen we could offer a better projection for this weekend. Al! we can say is watch the thermometei and give it a try • Very Carefully. Hunting: Rabbits are not real plentiful but they are venturing out every day due to the mild weather conditions. Most hunters have admitted it is hard to get interested without tri cking snow. Remember - Rabbit season closes on March 1st in zone 3 but goes until March 31st in zones 1 and 2. Special Note: The 1983 Turkey Season starts on April 25th. There are 13 areas this year, most of which have 6 time periods of 4 days each. The permit applications, which must be purchased, are available at your regular license agents. The application deadline is February 15, 1983. Barry County Outdoor Report Although rabbit numbers are down somewhat from last year, hunters are beginning to find more of them. Several hunters have reported having success on local farms. Ask the landowner first! Three inches of ice are recommended for safe fishing by dispersed fishermen. Recent ice has been unsafe. One unlucky than lucky lisherman broke through on Carter Lake but managed to get to shore. Always check ice thickness ahead of you with a spud as you check ice. Do it with • buddy, and don’t take chances. Recent &i.ow on the ice insulates it and keeps it from freezing as fast. Woodpeckers with us all winter by John Lerg, Dept, of Natural Resources A woodpecker drumming on a dead tree is one of the most unmistakable sounds of winter. Woodpeckers are with us all year, but winter’s cold takes the moisture out of the air and allows sounds to travel farther and transmit more clearly. The absence of other singing birds makes the sounds of the woodpecker's work all the more valuable. Woodpeckers use their bills and hammer on trees to get at bugs and grubs under the bark or in the wood itself. Their skulls are actually double-walled with a shock- absorbing middle layer to cushion the blow’s as woodpeckers look for food. Two toes forward and two rearward on each foot help the bird walk on the sides of trees. Every creature has a particular job to do in order to survive in the wild. This specialized bird has developed unique equipment in order to feed where others could not. There are seven species of woodpeckers that make their homes in Barry County. One or more may be found wherever there are trees. Wherever they are, they “add a little spice” to winter. 98 105 112 119 Ted Engle (D) pinned Jon Helndlo (GL). 1:4B Mark Carpenter (HC) dec. Jeff Long (GL)7-5 Jaff Markos (HC) dec. Rocky Anaya (D). 3-0 Tony Evans (HC) maj. dec. Pete Patterei (BCC)... 10-2 126 Paus Costanzo (J) dec. Todd Hoven (D) . 7-2 132 Doug Conklin (D) pinned Mike Payne (J) 2:29 138 Dan Tobin (D) dec. Johnny Sammons (BCC)... 5-0 (OT) 145 Brian Olds (GL) pinned Mike Maddox (D) .1:42 155 Bruce Appleback (J) maj. dec. Jess Reaser (H). . 14-6 167 Chuck McCoy (HC) dec. John Pleymers (BCC)... 2-1 1B5 Bill DeBoer (J) dec. Jeff Kline (BCC) .... 9-2 198 Dove Kensington (H) pinned Keith Lefebure (HC). .1:42 Hwt. Leo Kortz (HC) pinned Dove Joplin (BCC) :37 Hastings Wrestlers drop 56-15 decision to Hillsdale Middleville grapplers lose dual meet, finish second in invitational Junior high eagers, mat men open season The Hastings Junior High basketball and wrestling teams opened 1983 play recently with excellent success. The eighth grade basketball team beat Middleville, 31-30, and Maple Valley, 42-18 to open it’s season. In tlie Lion game, Dan Willison and Mike Karpinski each scored 12 points to lead die team. Against Middleville, Karpinski led Hastings with 14 points Hastings seventh grade team beat Maple Valley 33-16, but lost to Middleville 27-24. Rob Longstreet led Hastings with six points while Brian Benney led Maple Valley with four points. Mike Brown led the Saxons with 10 points against Middleville. Todd Mescar tallied nine points for the Trojans. The junior high wrestling team has swept to three straight wins beating Middleville 4833, Pennfield 52-21, and Gull Lake 63-24. Paul Austin (73 pound weight class), Boyd Endsley (80), Tim Hammond (94), Courtney Olsen (101), Robby Redman (115), Terry Thurman '122), Cliff Clouse (136), Dcug Whitmore (145), Troy Burch (155), and Ken Witker (heavyweight) all won against Pennfield. Against Middleville, Hammond, Olsen, Redman, Thurman, Tom Potter (136), and Witker all captured wins. Trojan victories were recorded by Wade Poland, Mark Irwin, Rich Smith, Lance Van Patten, and Steve Culler. And finally in the Gull Lake meet, Ham­ mond, Olsen, Redman, Thurman, Planck, Scott Kimmell (129), and Burch all won matches for Hastings. L.H. Lamb Wrestling Tournament 1. Harper Creek 150'4, 2. Delton 143’4.3. Jeni•on 127'4. 4. Grand Ledge 107'4, 5. Battle Creek Central 94. 6. Hostings 71 '4.7. Ionia 50. 8. Lakewood 9. Hillsdale defeated Hastings 56-15 in a recent dual wrestling match to drop the Saxons' record to 3-6 overall. Only Lyle Gross (145), Jess Reaser «155) and Dave Kensington (198) won matches for Hastings. Saxon coach Dave Furrow said he wasn’t happy with the entire team effort, even though some wrestlers looked good in the meet. “We had six freshmen in»he lineup, two/or their first varsity match, and they didn't get pinned," said Furrow of Wade Endsley and Mike Stout.. "That’s great since they were definitely outwrestled. “The three boys that won looked very aggressive and I was pleased with that. Hutch Clason wrestled well against his op­ ponent, a two-time state runnerup." c by Dennis O’Mara i Hastings Varsity Coach What the grades mean: A - Ready for the NBA; B - Good, but could be tetter; C Average, needs improvement; D - Looking fur help; F - Wait til next year. Results of last week's games: Tuesday loss to Sturgis 74-68; Friday - loss to Albion 84-59. Team shooting - B & C: We shot 49 percent against Sturgis and in the low 40s against Albion. Team rebounding • C i D: We out rebounded Sturgis, hut not Albion. We had only 5 offensive rebounds against Albion. Out rebounded 35-24 for the game. Team Defense - C A B: 158 points in 2 games. Turnovers BAD: We made too many turnovers (25) against a quick Albion team. Who’s hot Individoaliy: Mark Brown 68 points in the 2 games; Bruce Hartman is points, 10 rebountte against Sturgis. Schedule: At Coldwater on Friday; Grand Ledge home next Tuesday. Comtr wts: We played well against Sturgis. We had too many turnover against Albion allowing transition game to be the game that was played. They won it easily. Michigan outdoor news General Outdoor Conditions: Still no snow and the ice is very thin or non-existant! Winter outdoor enthusiets are being pushed to the limits uf thier imagination to pursue their favorite winter pastimes. Dave Kensington (198) took the first with two pins of 1:42 and 40 seconds. The sophomore wrestler now is 13-3 on the season with eight pins. Jess Reaser (155) took a second place for Hastings while Hutch Clason (128) took the lone third place. Wrapping up fourths were Bill Madden (98), Archie Leatherman (119) and Floyd Gates (138). Leo Lortz of Harper Creek was the RandyLydy Memorial Outstanding Wrestler with pins of 40, 33 and 37 seconds. Jackie Jaynes (jumping) prepares to spike a ball against Albion. Looking on is Lon Teunessen (44). Hastings is 5-3 this season. (Banner photo) Saxon 5-3 record up with two wins The Hastings volleyball team has been hot lately with wins over Albion and Middleville. The team also lost a league meet with Sturgis. The Saxons topped Middleville 15-3,15-5 on January 11. Coach Tom Freridge said the whole team played well in the match. “We did everything we had to do to win," h-? said. Freridge was particularly happy with the serving of Jackie Jaynes (8 straight sen ice points), Lori Teunessen and Amy Stack. The win upped Hastings record to 5-3. The team split it's Twin Valley opener beating Albion 15-3, 15-8, but losing to a strong Sturgis team 15-10 and 15-8. “I thought we played well against Albion, but we got flustered against Sturgis. When that happens we lose our concentration,” noted Freridge. The Hastings jayvee team beat Albion 5-15, 15-10 and 15-5. Scoreboard YMCA-YOUTH COUNCIL’S HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Game results for Jan. 10. WL 9-10 Grades Shaefer 2 0 Bustance 2 0 Armour 0 2 Christensen 0 2 Bustance 32 vs. Armour 24, Christensen forfieted to Shaefer. Cole's 11-12 Grades 2 » Briggs 2 0 Replogle 1 1 DeDecker 1 1 Partiers 0 2 Parker 0 2 Partiers 22 vs. DeDecker 40, Cule’s 72 vs. Parker 40, Briggs 48 vs. Repiogle 16. Next week’s games: 7:20 p.m -Shaefer vs. Bustance, Armour vs. Christensen; 8 p.m. DeDecker vs. Briggs, Cole’s vs. Replogle; 8:40 p.m. - Partiers vs. Parker. In the team’s most recent action, the Thornapple Kellogg wrestlers lost a dual meet to Hamilton, 39-28, and fin’shed second in (he Wyoming Park Invitational in it’s most recent action. In the 11-point loss to Hamilton only Jack Posthumus (98-pound weight class), Marty Sinke (119), Nathan Briggs (185) and Mark Lloyd (198) won matches. Delw.n Craven (105) gained a vin via a Hamilton forfeit. Middleville coach Tom Lehman was surprised with the loss saying, "I guess Hamilton is that good." Middleville looked better in it’s second place finish at Wyoming Park. Byron Center won the tournament with 160 points and the Trojans finished with 157 points. The Trojans racked up three champions in the meet with Craven, Sinke, and Chris Yonkers (155) grabbed titles. Sinke beat uis wrestler 11-2 in the final. His opponent had been 17-0 going into the match. Gaining second places in the tournament were Posthumus, Randy Winchester (145) and Briggs. Terry Sinsiba (126) took a third while Brent Cisler (167), Lloyd, and Bill Perry (heavyweight) all took fourths. “We beat out three class A schools and two B scnools so I was pleased with the way we looked,” said Lehman of the meet. “We beat some kids that had beaten us earlier." Middleville now has a 4-2 overall dual meet record but are 0-2 in the league. Lion grapplers finish seventh in tourney, beat Bellevue in dual Maple Valley’s wrestling team recently topped Bellevue 49-27 in a dual meet and finished seventh of eight teams in the Maple Valley Invitational. Dennis Gardner (145) took a second, and Ken Trumble (98), Dean Stewart (132) and Scott Joostbems (126) all took fourths in the tourney. "I thought we wrestled well," said Lion coach Chris Ricketts. “We’re improving little by little at our own pace," Maple Valley has a 1-4 team dual meet record after the Bellevue win. �The Hostings Banner, Thursday, January 13. 1983 — Page 11 WORDS FOR THE ’Y's Youth Basketball - Over 200 boys and girls participated in last Saturday’s YMCA Youth Council's Basketball program. For those who were unable to attend on Jan. 8, may attend this Saturday. The following schedule will be followed: 2 grade boys - 11-12 a.m. in east gym; 3 grade beys - 9-10 a.m. in east gym; 4 grade boys -10-11 a.m. in east gym ; 5-6 grade boys • 9-10:30a.m. in west gym; 7-8 grade boys-8-9 a.m. in west gym; 2-3 grade girls -12-1 p.m. in east gym; 4-5 grade girls -1-2 p.m. in east gym; 6-8 grade girls - 2-3 p.m. in west gym. Remember there is no cost for this activity and preregistration is not required. All programs are held in the Junior High School. YMCA Annual Meeting - The YMCA will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hastings City Hall councils chambers. The public is invited. Youth Council Meeting - The Youth Council will be holding its quarterly board meeting on January 20, at the councils chambers at 7:30 p.m. Womens Exercise and Fun Volleyball Every Monday from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Jr. High west gym, the YMCA-Youth Council runs a womens exercise and fun volleyball program. The program is instructed by Mrs. Sue Oom. The cost is $5 per person and the program runs until spring vacation. There is no pre-registration required fot this activity. Mens Volleyball League Schedule - Games scheduled for the Wednesday of January 19: 7 p.m. - Lewis Reality vs. Hastings Mfg.; Nelsons vs. Moose. 8 p.m. - Lewis Reality vs. Moose; Hastings Mfg. vs. Nelsons. Adult Indoor Soccer - Games scheduled for Wed., January 19: 7 p.m. - Gole vs. Styring; 8:30 p.m. Mepham vs. Paulauski. Mens Basketball - Games scheduled for the week of January 17: C League: Monday, January 17 - 6:30 p.m. Nortons vs. Hamlets. 7:30 p.m. Non Runners vs. Hastings Insurances. 8:30 p.m. Hastings Merchants vs. Hastings Sanitation. B League: Tuesday, January 18 -7:15 p.m. Leary's vs. Johnny’s. 8:15 p.m. Cotants vs. Burger Chef. Wetkiesday, January 19-6:30 p.m. C’s Place vs. Pennock. 7:30 p.m. Hastings Oxygen vs. C&B. A League: Thursday, January 20-7:45 p.m. Razors Edgs vs. School House Inn. 9 p.m. Burger Chef vs. McDonalds. Martial arts school opens in Cloverdale The Blue Dragon Toe Kwon Dojang martial arts school has opened in Cloverdale. Here owner Paul Lockwood demonstrates kicking (upper left), board breaking (upper right) and glass-walking (at right). Lockwood say., he's studied martial arts for four years under Young II Park, a sixth-degree black belt. Lockwood himself is a first-degree black belt. Tae Kwcn Dojang is a 2,000 year old Korean method of martial arts. (Banner photo) Bowling Results MAJORS Frantz Buick, 316; Piston Ring, 284; Steven’s Trucking, 277; Fruin’s, 262 5; E.W. Bliss Co., 261.5; City Food & Bev., 236.5; Tiki, 216; No Shows, 176.5. High Games and Series :T. Nichols, 548; D. Lambert, 511; D. Callihan, 516; C. Stevens, 532; M. Snyder, 506; H. Keeler, 201-540; R. Newton, 201-540; J. Bennett, 200-545, A. Taylor, 211-600; J. Bowman, 215-516; R. Ruthruff, 211-540; B. Keeler, 519; M. Verus, 193-242-198-633; P. Anger, 202 543. HASTINGS MFG. CO. Dewey’s Auto, 336; Machine Room, 320; Chrome Room, 284; Viking, 2834; Hastings Flower Shop, 2844 ; McDonald’s, 269; Office, 265’4: Leftovers, 237*4 High Games and Series: J. Bell, 223-218618; J. Bennett, 213-210618; R. Hook, 220-211615; F. Moore, 227-202-610; B. Gibson, 212587; P. Montague, 214-558; W. Beck, 216-546; D. Hamm, 226-544; C. Baker, 221-543; R. Solmes, 540; R. Cross, 526; F. Huey, 520; D Callihan, 213-517; J. Whitney, 515; J. Swanson, 511; R. Dawe, 510. WED. AFT. LADIES Gillon’s, 6; Vogt, 5; Varney's Stables, 5; Hair Care Center, 4; Nashville Locker, 4; Champion Tax Service, 4; Art Meade Auto Sales, 4; Ted’s, 4; Yoder’s, 3; Alflen S' Assoc., 1. High Games and Series: S. Van Denburg, 212; M. Snyder, 181; J. McMillon, 201-589; L. Lilley, 211628, N. Hummil, 177-465; L. Elliston, 186-519; B. Blakely, 188-521; M. Haywood, 202-495; K. Sexton, 175-400; P. Harvey, 159420. THURS. ANGELS Hastings Bowl, 41-27; Pennock Pinsters, 40-28; Cone Zone, 38-30; Viola’s Floral & Gift, 35-33, B & R Kaf-Ay, 2840; Hastings City Bank, 2543. High Games and Series: J. Wait, 188-501, B. Carpenter, 158-155; E. Rairigh, 179; B. Hesterly, 149; S. Duff, 164; L. Lydy, 151-169158; E. Mesecar, 224-539; K. Palmer, 156: B. Newman, 190; A. Burd, 172-156-160; D. Street, 155, R. Bowman, 164; B. Whitaker, 204-183-188-575; C. Garlinger, 187; S. Boop, 146; P. Oakland, 173-179; B. Callihan, 195-192509; R. Haight, 169. THURS. TWISTERS Shamrock Bar, 48-24 ; Burns Refrigeration, 43-29; Hastings Automatic Heating, 42-30; Hastings Bowl, 39-33; Mini Champs, 34-38; J & M Service. 33-39; Superette, 31-37; Hastings Mutual Ins., 3042; Tom’s. 2943; Big John's, 2745. High Games: L. Fruin, 151; D. Friend, 173; K. Keller. 168; D. Smith, 149: B. Boersma, 158; S. Mead, 164 ;1 C. Hurless. 173; B. Barnum,140; C. Beckwith, 162; D. Larsen, 160; L. Conley, 140; W. Barker, 176; P. Wright, 154. High Series: B. Hathaway. 225-556; D. Kelley, 2’1-532; D. Burns, 150424; B. Whitaker, 211488; K. Welton, 143400; B. Kruko, 156437; K. Honeysett, 149484; C. Curtis, 143418; J. Gasper, 159455; C. Howes. 152415; S. Keeler, 172449; B. Cappon, 157432; J. Wright, 169448; A. Weeks, 141404; C. Allen. 168454. BOWLERETTES Riverview, 7-1; Reminder. 7-1; Kent Oil, 62; Hecker Agency, 6-2; Burger Chef, 6-2; Pennock Hospital, 5-3; Hause Realty, 44; Mary's Beauty Shop. 44; Hastings Bowl, 44; Miller’s Carpet, 3%-4Mt; Coenen Con­ struction. 3-5; Shu-da-bia 24-5*4; Barry Co. Medical Care Facility, 2-6 ; D. J. Electric, 26; Pioneer Motel, 2-6; Hair Care Center. 1-7; Big Geor ge’s, 3-1; Hair Port, 04 High Games and Series: R. McBrian, 176; B. Wilkins, 191-532; J. Sarver, 195; D. Burns, 186-514; P. Bellgraph, 16’. J. Hickey. 148; L. Decker, 189; T. Christopher, 182; M. Lyons. 173; T. Daniels, 212-578; S. Harrington, 194; S. Wilt, 203-544; G. Potter. 136; G. Whitehair, 146; J. Eilliston, 172; C. Hartwell 163; L. High. 142; S. Tasker, 155; B. Brinningstool, 173; R. Miller, 177; J. Kasinsky. 163; V. Van Kampen: 193477; J. Bassett, 165; G. Buchanan, 161; Colleen Cuddahee, 173. Cathy Cuddahee, 183; B. Lumbert. 159. REC. NO. 3 Bob's Service Shop, 12-0; Carlton Center Excavating, 94-24: Freeport Restaurant, 64-54; Freeport Supply, 6-6; Yoder's Sunoco, 5-7; Barry Automotive, 3-9; Nash­ ville Automotive, 3-9; Steven’s Trucking, 3-9. High Games and Series: D. Kiersey, 255640; D. Spriggs, 231-605; R. Conley, 224. SUN. NIGHT MIXED The Toads, 47-?5; Hog Wash, 45-27; Big Four, 43-25; Tails End, 394-324; Really Rotten, 384-334; Hosers, 38-34; Alley Cats, 37-35; White Lightning, 37-35: Hooter Crew, 36-36; Brown Baggers, 354-364; Hot Shots, 35-37; Fruins, 34’4-33*4; Sandbaggers, 34-34; Little Big Horn, 33*4-38*4; Debs, 31*440*4; Escapee:., 29-43; Pin Pals, 27*444*4; Spare Parts. 22’449’4. High Games and Series (Women): M. Haywood, 186; C. Eaton, 140, C. Wilcox, 188; L. Snyder, 190, D. Kelly, 195: B Moody, 187; J. Ogden, 145; S. Fountain, 152; D. Brown, 153; H. Titus, 147. High Games and Series (Men): A. Schwennesen, 198; C. Haywood, 186-537; B. Martz, 215-535; J. DeZess, 173; M. B’ough, 192; W. Friend, Jr., 190; R. Little, 176; M. Tiiley, 190-533; R. Ogden, 186-517; J. Bennett, 204-207-210-621; B. Dexter, 220-595; B. Lord, 176; J. Martz, 214-556; R. Snyder, 202-528; M. Snyder, 202-212-607. Splits Converted: J Ogden, 2-10. THURS. MORN. WOMEN The 3 A’s, 7-1; Mode O’Day, 7-1; Endsley’s Dairy, 5-3; Fruin’s, 5-3; Gun Ridge Gals, 44; Trie, 44; Slow Pokes, 44; Mrs. Stitches, 44; Lilley’s of the Alley, 44 ; Bosley’s Hustlers, 35; Carpenter’s Den, 24-54; The B.U.N.S., 24-54; Gillon’s Construction, 2-6; Agnes' Korner Kitchen, 2-6. High Games and Series: M Atkinson, 197555; J. Wallin, 191-537; J. McMillon, 190-511; D. Murphy, 181-507; D. Endsley, 190-501; D. Keeler, 167; P. Fisher, 162; B. Moore, 174; S. Johnson, 189; R. Stoepker, 145; L. Miller, 183; L. Steinbrecher, 150; J. Arquilla, 157; P. Hubei, 168; S. Varney, 160; M. Wood, 137; L. Miller, 164; W. Montague, 130; M. Mullins, 150. TUES. NIGHT MIXED Skedgell Well Drilling, 42-34; Hastings Fiberglass, 41-35; Buehler Realty, 39’4-36’4. Hallifax Snowplowing, 39-37; Smith Silos, 3937; Carrousel Realty. 38-38; Britten Bros. Const , 38-38; Welton’s, Inc., 354404; Woodland Sales, 3541; Brown’s Bunch, 3343. High Games and Series (Men): R. Hause, 207-539; P. Scobey, 203-548; D. Cheney, 203536; B. Johnson, 198-533; I. Eaton, 185-507; G. Wright, 137-505; M. Hallifax, 201; L. Gasper, 191; D. Hoffman, 191; J. Lerg, 181; B. Ruthruff. 175: R. Eaton, 166. High Games and Series (Women): E. Johnson, 179-515; N. Eaton, 202499; B. Wilkins, 192; D. Gasper, 195; S. Still, 190; D. Hoffman. 188; J. Cooper. 178; N. Walker, 175; F. Ruthruff, 171; B. Lerg. 159; J. Wright. 154; C. Aukermzn. 125. THURS. JRS. Millers Carpet, 16-8; Moose, 154-84; Hastings Bowl, 13-11; Signs Tire Service, 138; Cone Zone. 12-12; Hodges, 12-12; City Bank, 11-13; Will5 Special Tees, 10-8; Middle Lakers, 74-164; Public Auto Outlet, 7-17. High Games: R. Witzell. 117; S. Hard, 101; D. Dykstra, 129; T. Archer, 126; S. Teske, 142; R. Williams, 211; D. Miller, 124; J. Lord, 115; B. Myers, 120; D. Wilkes, 106. High Series: R. Williams, 344. Classic Bowling League Carlton Center, 48-32; WBCH, 48-32; Farrell Heating. 47-33; Electric Galaxy, 464-334; McDonalds. 45-35. Sign Tire. 4535; Eberhard. 45-35; Hastings Sweeper Shop, 44-36: Hast. City Bank, 44-36; Jamar, 44-36: Farmer Feed, 41-39; A.A.A.. 4040; Hast. Alum. Prod. 38*2414, Food Center, 3743: Hast. Bowl, 3545- Skedgell, 3446; B&TR Kafay, 29-51; Zephyr Service, 9-7. High Gaine & Series: B. Bowman. 195- 213199- 607; B Ruthruff, 189- 331- 196- G06; R. Cross, 180-188- 238- 606; P. Edwards, 176- 236194- 602 by Dcvid Storms Y-Youth Council Dir. MEN'S YMCA CITY BASKETBALL Game results for week of Jan. 3. W L "A" League Razor’s Edge 4 0 Schoolhouse Inn 3 1 Burger Chef 1 3 McDonald's 0 4 Burger Chef 55 vs. Schoolhouse Inn 77, Razor’s Edge 92 vs. McDonald’s 78. "B” League Johnny’s 4 0 Hook’s Crooks 3 1 Leary’s 3 1 C’s Place 3 1 Burger Chef 2 2 Pennock Hospital 1 3 CAB Discount 0 4 Hastings Oxygen 0 4 Johnny’s 66 vs. Pennock Hospital 50, C & B 59 vs. Cotant’s 62, Leary’s 105 vs. Hastings Oxygen 50, C’s Place 66 vs. Burger Chef 60. "C" League Hastings Merchants 4 0 Hastings Sanitary 3 ’ Norton’s 3 1 Hastings Insurance 1 3 Hamlet’s 1 3 Non Runners 0 4 Merchants 36 vs. Non Runners 29, Hamlets 36 vs. Norton’s 42, Insurances 13 vs. Hastings Sanitary 24. HIGHSCHOOL GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL Game results for Jan. 5. W L Karnes 10 Pontseele 10 Vickie’s 11 Shepler 11 Lumbert’s 02 Vickie’s lost two games to Shepler, IM, 1512; Pontseele won two games to Lumbert's one, 15-8, 13-15, 9-5; Karnes won two games over Shepler’s one, 10-15,154, 15-8; Vickie’s won two games over Lumbert’s, 15-9, 15-8. Next week games: 7 p.m. - Karens vs. Pontseele, Shepler vs. Lumbert’s, Vickie’s nas a bye; 8 p.m. - Karnes vs. Lumbert's, Vickie’s vs. Pontseele, Shepler has a bye. Net set up, Karnes; net take down, Lum­ bert’s. Sophomore wrestler Kensington off to fast start for Saxons by Steve Vedder Lew Lang named W-Club Man of the Year Lewis Lang of Hastings has been named as Western Michigan’s W-Club Man of the Year. Lang, an ail-time Bronco basketball star, will retire July 1 from the Hastings school system. He has been a teacher, coach and administrator fur 35 years in the system. Lang has remained very much involved with Western Michigan since his graduation. “I appreciate the the honor,’’ said Lang. "It took me by surprise. It’s something they do every jear, but I didn't know they had me in mind.” Lang came to Hastings upon graduation from Western Michigan University in 1947. Six years later Lang picked up a master’s degree in administration. Lang is best remembered as a basketball player at Western for his passing and ball­ handling abilities. He lettered four years in basketball while also lettering one year in football. Lang had a fine prep career at State High School before attending Western. He coached the Hastings basketball team for 17 years, the baseball team for 16, and was an assistant football coach for 10 years. Lew Lang 2nd annual Lumipallo Cross Country Ski Races to be held Lumipallo... You and the entire family will have a ‘snow ball’ on Saturday, January 22, 1983 at Charlton Park in Barry County, where the 2nd Annual Lumipallo Cross Country Ski Races will be held. The 5 kilometer and 10 kilometer Cross Country Ski races take place on miles of beautiful trails in the wood terrain surrounding the historic village of Charlton Park, which is located on Highway M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. After the racing, open skiing will be of­ fered, with X-C rentals available. Also a children’s race, free babysitting and kids activities, food concessions, warming barns and horse drawn sleigh rides around the village will make this a great wintertime activity for the entire family. To register for the race, obtain a registration form from your local sporting goods store or X-C ski center and enter to win-for just $4 children ages 12 and under, $8 for adults and $18 the entire family can compete and ‘win’ a Lumipallo ski patch. Winners will be awarded medals and trophys. AU ages can compete, with six separate categories for men and women everyone has a chance to win!! Late registration will begin the day of the race at 9 a.m. at Charlton Park. Do plan to come early as a waxing demonstration wiU take place at 9:30 a.m., free of charge to all interested in improving their X-C waxing skills. Lumipallo X-C Races are sponsored by the Barry County Child Abuse Council as a fund raising event to further their projects aimed towards preventing Child Abuse and Neglect in the community. Please join us and have a great day either racing, skiing, sleigh riding oi just enjoying the village - remember all entry fees are tax deductible as the Council is a non-profit agency. Send your registration to: Barry County Child Abuse Council; P.O. Box No. 304, Hastings, Ml 49058. For further information please call Charlton Park, 945-3775. The young wrestler sat quietly in the stands an hour before he was supposed to be wrestling in the finals of the L.H. Lamb tournament. He showed no outward nervousness as he watched the rapid action of the tournament with a couple of friends. The wrestler was quite at ease, or at least seemed to be. Impressive, actually, for a sophomore. But then Dave Kensington doesn't w nestle like a sophomore. He wrestles more like someone who’s been around. Kensington currently has the best record on the Saxon team this winter at 13-3, and on this day took a first place in the L.H. Lamb tournament with pins of 40 seconds and 1: 42. As he sat in the stands waiting for the finals to commence, Kensington summed up his wrestling philosophy in a single sentence. “If you work at wrestling you can be good at it,” said Kensington, who has been wrestling since the seventh grade. Kensington said he’s been happy with his season to date, but admits it’s been a lot of work. "I think it (the season) has been great so far, considering that high school wrestling is a very tough, physical sport," he said. "I’m just about where I’d like to be. I’m still trying to get in shape. It’s hard to wrestle when you’re tired." Kensington said he enjoys wrestling even if it is hard work at times. "Sure, I like it. My brother went through the program here too," said Kensington. "For me it was either basketball or wrestling and I chose wrestling. "It’s a very physical sport. It’s always hard the first few weeks of the season, but after that it’s fun." Kensington said he would like to win the Twin Valley 198-pound weight class, but acknowledges it’s one of the stiffest classes in the league in terms of competition. In three tournaments this season Kensington has taken two seconds and a first. Another one of Kensington's goals is to place at 198 in the state meet. "I might make it if I try hard enough," he said. It's doubtful if that will be a problem. Dave Kensington watches ths action at the L.H. Lamb Invitational lost Saturdr/. Australian visitor A recent visitor to Hastings was Garry Deegan, owner of Abbey Archery of Australia. Abbey Archery, one of the largest dealers in Australia, is a distributor of ProLine. Deegan says hunting is very popular in his country with some target archery being done. Boar, deer and fox are the most hunted animals, says Deegan, who odds that this his first trip to Hastings and his third to the United States. (Bonner photo) �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. January 13. I9B3 — Page 12 Solid waste plan ready April 1st by Norma Peterson Barry County's plan for handling solid waste disposal will be ready to submit to the state by April I, members of the county board of commissioners learned, Tuesday. The plan is expected to be finalized by the end of January for review in early February by the county commissioners, James Mshar, a consultant from the firm of MsharKriscunas Limited, said at the commission’s regular meeting. The county hired Mshar’s firm to aid the Solid Waste Planning Com­ mittee in setting up a plan to comply with new state regulation. The committee will meet with township supervisors on Jan. 18 to review the final draft, Harry Adrounie, chairman, said. Adrounie said that people from some townships had seen parts of the plan and were concerned. “We’re not hiding anything,'' Adrounie said. “When people look at something not in its entirety, they get the wrong idea. This committee has tried to be very objective. We are not politically oriented. We are trying to look at the county as a whole.” Mshar told commissioners that once they accept the plan, it then must be approved by 67 percent of the units of iocal government. Public review and meetings with local units of government will be held, he said. Adrounie encouraged the public to attend the committee’s meetings. Mshar also expressed confidence that the plan will be accepted by the state Depart­ ment of Natural Resources. In response to a question from Com missioner Carolyn Coleman, Mshar said that if the county had only one landfill, it would last 20 years. Mshar added that if the plan designates a site for a landfill somewhere in the county, the plan would supercede local zoning. “The law is very clear," he said. Mshar said tnat Kalamazoo and Allegan counties are the biggest importers of solid - . waste into the county. He said that solid waste disposal is a big and profitable business. Adrounie explained that once the plan is implemented, a committee will be formed to oversee landfill operations and to review new applications for landfills. The committee will include representatives from the road commission, planning commission, health department, one citizen, a county com­ missioner. a supervisor and an en­ vironmentalist. In other business, the commissioners unanimously authorized Elsie Furrow, county treasurer, to bond for $2,750,000 against delinquent taxes. Furrow -old the board she had been doing this for the last six or seven years. Last year, total deliquency was $2,673.(38 and the county bonded for $2,500,000. Furrow said that this year she is anticipating bon­ ding for the full $2,750,000 requested oecause taxes are being paid at a slower rate. Furrow also asked the board to order her to keep county money in county financial establishments. “I have yet to see where we could get a better rate outside of the ccunty,” she said. Her request was approved unanimously. Commissioner James Gordon reported that the county development committee of the board did no* recommend any change in the bylaws of the Parks and Recreation Commission. The commission had requested that its bylaws be fhanged to extend the number of terms an officer may serve. “With a new board and new members of the commission, we should take a look at the entire bylaw structure,” Gordon said (See story, page two). Commissioner Rae Hoare reported that Patrick Vaughan was elected chairman of the Commission on Aging (COA) and that she was elected vice-chairman. Marc Squier of Middleville was appointed to serve a three year term on the COA. Willard Baker and Dr. James Hogan of Delton, and John Huntley of Hastings were appointed to two year terms on the Mental Health Board. A request was received from the Fraternal Order of Police, which represents employees of the Sheriffs Department, to begin negotiations. (See story an page one). Commissioner Theodore McKelvey was appointed as a delegate to the Soil Resource Conservation and Development Council. Commissioner Richard Landon was named as an alternate. Step raises for Robert Freeman. Debbie Baker and Pamela Gibson were approved Jackie Schmitz of Middleville and Darlene Paulauski of Hastings Dresented the programs of Recycling in Barry County to the board They reported that’ they have recycling sites in Middleville ard Caledonia and hop? to soon have a recycling site in Hastings. The group Ls equipped to recycle glass and aluminum and steel cans. A net­ work of volunteers checks the sites and keeps the areas clean, they said. Guarantee of hours ends secretaries’ dispute Members of the Hastings Educational Secretarial Association received a guarantee of a seven-hour work day from the school board Monday as both sides resolved what they term “a good faith dispute” over the reduction of the secretary’s hours and the use of volunteers. The agreement includes provisions for a guarantee of secretarial hours for the life of the contract, the continued use of volunteers in the school offices and the library, and the withdrawal of an unfair labor practice charge filed by the secretaries with the Michigan Employment Relations Com­ mission. Both sides were scheduled to appear Monday before an administrative law judge in Lansing. Secretaries charged that the school district improperly used volunteers to do secretarial work, a charge which Hastings school officials denied. Key to the resolution of the dispute is a letter of understanding, written by the secretaries’ attorney, Jeremy Hickman of Grand Rapids The letter, to be attached to the secretaries contract, guarantees a sevenhour work day. "The contract has now been interpreted in a way that hopefully will not be subject to SERVICE DIRECTORY misinterpretation by either party again,” says Hickman. “The secretaries got restored to them a personnel practice that they didn’t think they had to bargain for." Hickman says that in the past, without it being in the contract, secretaries were permitted to leave work a half hour early on certain days (days before holidays, half days of school, etc.), and that this practice was arbitrarily withdrawn last fall by the ad­ ministration. Hickman says the language in the contract remains the same. He explains that a letter of understanding “normally becomes an agreed upon interpretation of what is already in the contract, or it deals with something that was not in the contract before." “The right to leave work a half hour early was not in the contract before, and the guarantee of a seven-hour work day is an interpretation of a clause already in the contract," says Hickman. Robert Miller, acting superintendent of schools, says the last time hours were changed was by the secretaries’ supervisors. "Now hours cannot be changed below seven hours a day. We cannot cut them down to five or six hours a day. If they’re going to work, it will be seven hours a day.” Before his resignation as Maple Grove Township supervisor became effective, Ted McKelvey's neighboring township supervisors presented him with several gifts he displays in the photo. McKelvey, now a Barry County Commissioner, also will be honored by his township this Sunday at an open house. (Banner photo) Ted McKelvey to be honored at open house Sunday Ted McKelvey, who recently resigned as Maple Grove Township supervisor to represent District 5 on the Barry County Board of Commissioners, will be honored at an open house Sunday, Jan. 16. The event will be held from 2-4 p.m. at the township hall, 721 Durkee St. in Nashville, and the public is invited to attend. McKelvey also has been honored by the county township supervisors association who presented him with a humorous award and a pen and pencil set. He has served as Maple Grove Township supervisor since 1974 and was midway through his second term when he was elected last November to the county post. Monte Allen, a tow nship trustee since 1980, has been appointed supervisor to fill the vacancy created by McKelvey’s resignation. McKelvey’s county district will include the townships of Maple Grove, Assyria, and Johnstown, plus a small section of the village of Nashville and a tiny portion of Castleton Township. Banner Classifieds: To place your Classified — Call 948-8051 Card of Thanks __ The family of Alma Welcher wishes to express their sincere thanks to the Barry County Medical Facility staff, Dr. Hawkins, Dr. McKelvey, Hebbles Funeral home, Rev. Lynn Wagner, Ladies Aid for the nice luncheon, friends, and neighbors, for the many words of comfort during our recent obereavement. 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DeDecker says his organization is working with the administration to explore ways of coming up with more money for the schools. "We’re hoping to perhaps find some money so we can delay payless paydays, or spread them out so that we don't get two in a row. That all depends on what happens at the state level," says DeDecker. Acting Superintendent Robert Miller says the district faces "a very serious cash flow problem," due to Gov. James Blanchard’s recent decision to delay approximately a half-billion dollars in stale aid to schools. Miller told the school board Monday night that Hastings’ share of the February state aid payments is $529,000. Miller also said the district would put off buying anything, and “even put df paying some of our bills." The February state aid payment represents approximately one-fifth of the state’s payment to the Hastings school district. Board President William Baxter noted that Hastings has already facing $1.1 million in notes, and has a short-term loan of $320,000 due in February. The board also heard from Robert Vanderveen, Hastings High School principal, that the school district has qualified for a federal matching grant of $16,500 for the puchase of computers. Vanderveen says the school will need $7,946 by March 1 to honor the grant. Though technically the grant is designed for vocational agriculture, Vanderveen says there will be no restrictions on how the computers are used. The board unanimously passed a resolution to impose a summer tax levy on July 1 of each year "for the total or one-half of the levy of school property taxes." Miller noted that a recent survey revealed that approximately half of county residents prefer Lhis method of collection The board also approved, by a five-to-two margin, a request by the Rev. Ray Talmadge to use Pleasantview School for Sunday worship services. Pre-trial is postponed The days and time of Irving Charlton board members Dick Shaw and LarryHaywood dissented on the vote. Shaw said he was "bothered by the precedent" that the board was setting. "It's OK to lend out the school for one or two sessions (as has been done in the past),’’ said Shaw. He said the board could end up with "a church within a school.” Haywood echoed Shaw’s feelings. Miller said the church would pay for custodial service, electricity and heat each Sunday. The board also agreed to delay report of the K-12 study committee’s final report to the board's March meeting. That report was originally scheduled for the February meeting. The board accepted, with regret, the resignation of Lewis Lang, director of in­ struction. effective June 30. The retirement is made under the terms of the board's early retirement incentive plan approved last November. The board also ratified a "letter of agreement" with the Hastings Educational Secretary Association, drafted by HESA attorney Jeremy Hickman last week. The letter guarantees a seven-hour work day for the secretaries, and the right of the schools to use volunteers. In return, the HESA dropped an unfair labor practice charge against the school district. ‘THE MUSEUM” PART FOUR Cheriton Park’s Museum, pain­ stakingly constructed by Irving Chorlton and others, is the foccl point of the park. Among the items displayed there is a case of Charlton's personal belongings including photographs, items hand­ made by Charlton, items belonging to hi! parents, Frond and Rosanna, and his World War I Army hot and mess kit. For Keith Mead's story of the museum's development, turn to page 8. Court hires private eye for county murder suspect Pre-trial for murder suspect Kevin Eugene Grote has been postponed to Jan. 28 so that a private investigator may be employed by the defendant at a cost to the court of $500. Grote's attorney, Charles Stiles, declined to comment on what he hoped the in­ vestigator would find. According to court records, the investigator will work 20 hours at $25 per hour. Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes says she does not know what the investigator will be looking for. She said it is not unusual fcr lefendants in criminal cases to hire in­ vestigators, but that this is the first one to be hired at court expense in the three years she has served in Barry County. The motion for a private investigator was granted by Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming Friday. The court is required to pay for counsel, and other services granted by the judge in cases where the defendant declares indigence. Grote, 25, of Allen Blvd., Kalamazoo, is one of two suspects in what police call a robbery­ murder of Helen Mott and her sister, Frances Young, in Young's home on Parker Rd., Nov. 30. The second suspect, Rodney Bernard Surratt, 30, of Battle Creek, has confessed the crime, implicating himself and Grote in the murders. According to Surratt’s confession, detailed in pre-trial testimony released early last week, the two men met in the Kalamazoo County jail in Nov., 1981, and met again at a plasma donor center in Kalamazoo the day of the murders. Surratt told police that the two first drove to Young’s heme the evening of Nov. 30. Surratt said 'he pair intended to wait until the lights went out in Young’s home, signalling that the two women had gore to bed. before breaking in. However, according to Surratt, Mrs. Youngs stayed up to watch television after the lights went out. and the pair surprised her after they kicked in the back door to the house. According to Surratt, Grote killed Mrs. Young*with a knife in the living room. Mrs. Mott's tody was found in bed. Surratt has reportedly confessed to slabbing Mrs. Mott numerous times in the heart with a jack handle from Grote’s car. According to Surratt’s confession, the pair killed the women because they knew who Grote was. In addition to Surratt’s confession, the prosecution is also expected to present at Grote's trial impressions of tire tracks found rear the murder scene which police have matched to the tires of Grote’s 1970 Dodge Coronet station wagon; blood smears found on Grote’s jacket, and witnesses who saw Grote's car parked near the Young’s residence the night of the murder. It is estimated the trial will take from five to eight days. The trial date will be set following pre-trial, scheduled for Jan. 28. Hastings Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Vol. 128, No. 3 Hastings, Michigan Price 20c Thursday, January 20,1983 Township supervisors win local control revision of solid waste disposal plan by Robert J. Johnston At the insistence of township supervisors, Barry County’s solid waste disposal plan will include provisions for some local control of future landfill sites. The provisions were added to the nearly completed plan after a meeting with the supervisors, Tuesday, Harry Adrounie, chairman of the Solid Waste Planning Committee, said. State acceptance of the plan is not certain, however Xdrounie added. The plan is being developed under the provisions of Michigan Act 641 (1978) to deal with solid waste disposal for the next 20 years. The plan must first be presented to the county commission, then be approved by 67 percent of the townships and municipalities in the county. Finally, the state Department of Natural Resources must approve the plan. 'Basically, what we are requesting is that previsions be made within the plan for supplementary regulations at the township level," Roy Reck, Prairieville Township supervisor, said. Feck said that the plan, without the prevision for local regulations, would have leflall of the control at the county level. He said that the Prairieville Township zoring ordinance, for example, carries regulations on pre-monitoring oi surface water, fencing, rodent traps, lights, fire outlets on' monitoring wells, $4 million in liability insurance and a 10 cent per cubic yard trust fund against any possible damages resulting from the landfill. "These are the kinds of things that are not covered by Act 641 and can be included,” Reck said. James Mshar of the firm of Mshar Kriscunas told supervisors that from his past experience working with other townships and counties, he believed that the local control language would be in conflict with Act 641 and would nut be accepted by the state. Mshar is acting as a consultant to the Solid Waste Committee. Adrounie said that it was the concensus of the meeting to leave the language in the plan and wait to see if the DNR approves it. Mshar said that he would go along with that, according to Adrounie. "If the DNR rejects it." Adrounie said, "they’ll give us tneir recommendations of what they would like to see, which they’ve alredv done on a previous draft. Then, we’ll have to negotiate.” Reck said that the language inserted into the plan and a model ordinance for local regulations, which will be attached to the plan, were drawn up by the township's law firm, Bauckham, Reed, Lang, Shaefer and Travis of Kalamazoo. The firm also acts as attorneys for the Michigan Townships Association and a number of otner townships in the state. "It is their contention that the language does not conflict with (Act) 641 and should not create any problems," Reck said. Act 641. he continued, does prempt local zoning, but does not prevent supplemental regulations which are reasonable. Reck said that it is important that the revisions in the plan be made now. The only additional opportunity to revise the plan will be when the county commission review® and approves it, he said. "If 67 percent (of townships and municipalities) do not approve the plan,” he continued, "then it goes back to the DNR and we have no control.” Adrounie said that he expects to have a single copy of the plan to review next week and shortly afterward, copies will be distributed to the townships, municipalities and county commissioners. Once the county commission approves the plan, the townships and municipalities have 90 days to complete their actions. Prairieville landfill dispute goes back ten years New insurance executive named Hostings Mutual Insurance announced the appointment of William McGinnis as the company's new assistant vice president for underwriting. He has worked for 22 years in the insurance business. McGinnis, who will be relocating in the Hastings area is a 1960 insurance graduate from Michigan State University and was designated as a chartered property casualty underwriter in 1966. He is the current chairman of the Grea1 Lakes Users Group Policy Management Systems and a member of the Williamston City Planning Commission. He is past president of the Mid-Michigan CPCU chapter and past president of the Central Michigan Underwriters. McGinnis and his wife. Janett, have two sons, William. 22. and Robert. 17. by Ken Reibel Tuesday’s show-cause hearing between KAV-Co. and the DNR is the culmination of ten years of concerted action between Prairieville Township residents, the town­ ship board, and the county health depart­ ment. Roy Reck, Prairieville Township super­ visor, says the board has been working towards closure along with Prairieville citizens for about ten years. He says that most recently, the pressure to close the landfill, located on Lake Doster Rd. in the southwest corner of Barry County has come from Prairieville and Lake Doster residents, the DNR, the Barry County Health Department, and the township board "For any one group to claim credit is facetious. We’ve all had a part in it," says Reck. He says the lanafill experienced fires in 1978 and 1979, some lasting four or five days. "There was very poor surface management at that point, very little coverage of the garbage as it came in," says Reck." Louis Mauer, of S. Lake Doster Rd., says KAV-Co. buried refuse in large trenches when it opened in 1959 "In the late 60s, it changed to a landfill operation - spreading garbage ever the ground, hauling in dirt to cover it, thus building a mound." He says that is when the problems began. Mauer, who claims to have kept extensive record ont he activities foKav-Co.. says area residents first noticed problems with their neighbor in 1971. "They weren’t covering the garbage everyday. Some of it had to do with the weather, or the operator’s equipment breaking down," says Reck. "They’d go two or three weeks without covering. And the garbage would begin to ferment, and you could smell it half a mile away. And I mean smell it. "That kind of stuff started in 1971. We’d write letters to the Health Department. They’d come out and do inspections, write KAV-Co. a letter, tell them they’d better straighten this out. The landfill would agree to do that, then run for a periodtof time, do a halfway decent job then something else would happen and they’d stop covering for a period of time." In the fall of 1978, says Reck, the DNR notified KAV-Co. they were going to deny them a license. At about that time the Barry prosecutors office filed criminal charges against KAV-Co. In May of 1979, charges of improper maintenance were dropped against four company officers, but the corporation pleaded guilty before Barry County District Court Judge Gary Holman to two charges of not covering refuse, and not taking adequate measures "to contain blown dust and paper and not insuring the area is kept clean and orderly." Holman fined the corporation $1,000 on each of the two counts, but suspended most of the fines, and placed the corporation on probation for one year. At that point, the DNR ordered test wells and soil borings of the area. Continued on page 2 Shuster to be sworn in Friday Newly appointed Barry County Circuit Court judge Richard M. Shuster will be of­ ficially sworn in Friday, Jan 21. at 11 a.m. Becuase of the lateness of the ap­ pointment, Shuster was first sworn in at Judge Hudson E Deming's house Dec. 29. hours after ex-Governor William G. Milliken officially announced the appointment. Friday’s ceremony will allow the Barry County Bar Association "to recognize his appointment officially", according to Jim Fisher, bar president Shuster replaces Richard Robinson, an Eaton Country resident, who sat on the bench since being elected in 1966. Robinson retired Dec. 18, with two years left in his six-year term. Shuster. 54, has practiced law for 30 years, 26 in Hastings. Bom in Grand Rapids, he received a bachelor of science degree from Michigan State University in 1950, and a degree in law from the University of Michigan in 1953. This is Shuster’s first week as judge sitting in Barry County. �The Hostings Bonner, Thursday, January 20,1983 — Page 2 Jury finds 17-year-old guilty of car theft and arson^ seven more felony charges pending A Barry CdUhty Ch&dt -Court jury deliberated 12 before finding Billie Lee Chajfifceriain, itrr Ottawa Trail, guilty oT ^^ dUtft; writeafing stolen property, and of jfroperty. Police say CtAffibfeftfln* stole a 1977 Camaro froth Couftrty" Dofee 4n Grand Rapids May S, todfir banted ths vehicle two weeks later. Judge Hi verdict o( receiving and ¥ citing a Mic who steals prtijMrty ‘directed a to' tol- charge of stolen property, t a person tfe convicted TeacfMAW unhapftjfc, , ' 4 »• To the UNh , e:. 'tti.'tmlhir liter charge, brot«ht by Ke Hutinge Educational Secretarial Aaio«aMtK.«Ar|MtiIng against the Hastings. AHjtttStwfci -District, the Association make airy hearing date. yxansel not to to the flke the public to know that tM BWbW*JfcM*teg»i lightly and was the dsaie'jljbep'ceoeeni by all members of oik .Agnation We are not against volunteenirn.lwthe schools, however when that policy IMdhses d-threat to job security (as ia tteense oJKe library aides), then the AMMtaftol Ut ft #iBt take action to protect its WirfcV..; The HfcSA-iB;Mpy'thaL an,amicable agreement Wax fteriHmblwdiff the Board and the Asso^atteCl,*. whieh- feauited in the savings of a odnUBeraMe tern of money to the School District. We 'sincerely hope that future disagtedrtienfe cdultf be handled in such a manner thdt'wouMIjnake this type of exchaige. . J The RAtingi Educational Secretarial Association Thanks t&r , X. generosity < ?' To the Editor:. State Representative Robert Bender (RMiddleville) announced today that the House leadership has appointed him vice chairman of the Military and Veterans Affairs Com­ mittee for the 1983-84 session The fir st-term lawmaker will also serve on the Agriculture and Forestry, Corrections and Social Services and Youth Committees. Bender is a veteran Navy pilot who remains active in the reserves. "My years in the service have given me a first-hand view of the problems and concerns of our military personnel,” said Bender. “I will do all I can to serve our veterans. They have spent ’heir lives serving others and we should carefully consider any needs they have." A farmer since 1964, Bender is also con­ cerned about the future of agriculture in Michigan. “Some analysts are predicting that five percent of the state’s 65,000 farmers may be forced to shut down this year," he said. “Low prices, high costs and a drop in exports could mean another bitter year for Michigan farmers. Net income for Michigan The Hastings Board of Education will meet Friday night at 7 p.m. in the high school library for the first of ten interviews for a new superintendent of schools. The ten finalists were chosen Tuesday from 96 applications submitted for the job. All ten candidates are from Michigan, and all but one is presently employed as a superintendent. The interviews will take place Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Interviewees and times for interviews are as follows. Two candidates are not named, as they have not been notified of the interviews by press time Thursday afternoon. <' Friday, Jan. 21 J.P. Ryan, Holton Walter Schwartz, Clare 7 p.m. i p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 donation to a verywetttfyebftte: * Barry <?ounty "Right th Life’-’thanks you. We were xlmOstnear bottom when the bank statement arrivbtt Ww&e plhitant surprise that allowed u» terpriy atiU amfijrtad more literature for the cfebe of the unborn. This is an especially memorable year for the U.S. Supreme Court decision (on abortion). Exactly ifttfaars agoJ Jan. 22, 1973) the highest eddrt of owr Uhd deemed it totally acceptable 'to'.dbftrtiy life in the womb. And since titers million of our Allen Dighera, Tawas City In our community two very different and separate organization are woAing for the cause of new life. "Btfthline’’ serves girls and women thatsuspAif hey are pregnant or know they are preplant "Right to Life" not notified Jerry Harman, W. Bloomfield Steve Garrett, DeWitt A Delton woman and her four-year-old son were injured Saturday after losing control of their vehicle on Stevens Rd. A according to deputy reports, Barbara Louise Smith, 25, of Lot 4, Hayward, was westbound about 12:15 p.m. Saturday when her car skidded on the icy pavement and left the road. Mrs. Smith and hei son, Jason, were rushed to Borgess Hospital where they were treated and released. No citations were issued in the mishap A bulldozer plows into a mountain of trash at the Kav-Co. Landfill on S. Lake Doster Rd. Prairieville residents charged improper surface management against the company as far back as 1971. Mauer says that nobody knew what the landfill was doing to the groundwater in the 60s. In Michigan, landfill operations must comply with public act 641, passed in Jan., 1979. The act is “all encompassing," ac­ cording to Steve Essling of the Barry County Health Dept., in that it is concerned with groundwater contamination, as well as surface management. Essling says that in the 60s and 70s, land­ fills were required to follow public act 87, which dealt mostly with the daily com­ paction and covering of refuse, as well as rodent and fly infestation, but not ground­ water contamination. Theodore Hughes, an attorney from the state attorney general’s office, will try to convince the court Tuesday, Jan. 25, to "turn off the tap" on Kav-Co., and close the gates to the operation. The DNR claims that poisons are leaching through the soil from the landfill and into the underlying water table. Attempted murder suspect jailed for car arson Monday saying that someone was kicking in her windows. Reports state that she h id locked herself in a bedroom with her two child: en. Deputies say there were no witnesses to the act, out deputies did locate a footprint near one of the smashed windows. Police later located Lynd at his home. According to reports, the footprint matched the bottom of Lynd’s boot, and glass shards were found on the boot. Sheriff deputies were called back to DeKubber’s about 8 a.m. Monday when she found a hole burned in the front seat of her car. A Battle Creek man is currently being held un a total of $7,600 bond at the Barry County Jail for vandalism and arson committed against a woman that police say he tried to kill on Dec. 21. Joe Marvin Lynd, 29, 9915 Q Drive, Battle Creek, was arrested Tuesday on a warrant by Pennfield Township Police in Calhoun County. Police say he drove to the home of Christine DeKubber late Sunday night, kicked in several windows and set the front seat of DeKubber’s car on fire. According to deputy reports. DeKubber call Barry Sheriff deputies about 1 a.m. According to Deputy Gary Howell, someone had thrown a rag soaked with an inflammable liquid onto DeKubber's seat. The seat, says Howell, had apparently ex­ tinguished itseif, leaving a five-inch burn hole. Lynd is scheduled for pre-trial in Barry Circuit Court Friday for assault with intent to commit murder. It is alleged Lynd at­ tempted to shoot DeKubber in her home Dec. 21 According to police, Lynd and DeKubber had lived together for approximately threeand-a-half years. Public Opinion ...by Ken Reibel Monday. Jan. 26 7 p.m. 9 p.m. Emmet Lippe, WiWamstm Larry Stand iff, Hesperia Can the schools take further cuts? Placement directors from Michigan’s six universities met Tuesday in Grand Rapitfe to narrow the 96 applications to 20, then to ten, according to Dr. Carl Brautigam, whi is hired as a search consultant by the Hastngs school board. Board members then reviewed the ap­ plications of and accepted the ten as finalists, and contacted each by phone for the upcoming interviews. Vaughn, of 14 Railroad St., Middleville, is scheduled to be tried Feb. 7 for the Sept. 30 burglary of the Sun and News office, and April 4, for the Oct. 8 burglary of the Mid­ dlevilla Ir-. The defendant faces ten years in prison on each count. However, under state law, sentences for breaking and enterings must run concurrently. In Other Court Proceedings: charge of passing a no account check as part of a plea bargain. In exchange for his plea, prosecutors agreed to drop two similar charges, Mcllhiny is chaged with passing three no account checks in August, 1980, at Joe’s Grocery on S. Paterson Rd. Sentencing is set for Feb. 11. Jeffrey Lynn Smith, 17, 3910 N. Broadway, was found guilty of a misdemeaner charge of attempted larceny in a building as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors. Smith is charged with the Nov. 24 theft of a fire extinguisher from Hastings High School. In exchange for a guilty plea, the court dropped a four-year felony charge of larceny in a building. Sentencing is set for Feb. 11. The next meetingtor Barry County Right to Life will be Trtesdiy, Jan. >6 at 7:30 p.m. at the ConuAiisiaft on the Aging buHdirg, next to the MebK Lxafc^in "Hastings. The fi’an "ApH to November” will be shown. It fetoirti >atohH vrtio*have had abortion:; tellmg Oteii*. views and ex­ perience). * « » i*’. Judy Beckwith Bolthouse, licensed foster mothers, Willi* speaking on foster care and helpAvailebte to pregnant Curtis Ray Eakins, 20, currently of the Barry County Jail, pleaded guilty to at­ tempted burglary as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors. Eakins is charged with the April 20, 1982 break-in of the Cedar Creek grocery. Sen­ tencing is set for Feb. 11. girls. ‘ • 'A‘ • To end ttts Jetfeh/ldlay fedd-it is the hope of all "pro-li!$’r pdbple ’lhat the smallest of God's ch;kfrv$SsaLi4fai»b^ jfrttected by law and that life, liberty rind iubtice be accorded them as i t hasjbeingiydtw each of uk *■' •’Mary C. Sonsmith “SeAetkry-Barry County Donald Lee Mcllhiny, 48, of 3812 Camelot Dr., Grand Rapids, pleaded guilty to one Right to Life ... • 'niH^iir-- ===== ^Banner (ysps 07] .930) 1952 N. Broodway, P.O;hbx B, Hostings, Ml 49058 PubdsMM by.. .Mi Graphics, Continued from page 1 Sunday,Jan. 23 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 7 p.m. Two separate trial dates were set in Barry County Circuit Court Friday for Jimmy Chester Vaughn. 29, charged in the burglaries of two Middleville businesses. Vaughn, a Jackson prison parolee, has reportedly confessed to 17 of 18 break-ins which occurred in Middleville between July and October, according to police. He was arrested Oct. 26, in the final hours of an allnight stake out of downtown businesses by Middleville police. educates, informs and works la the political SenjFoAnP.S. J^rJOF.O. Bdx B not notified by press time Robert Halle, Kent City Delton woman, son injured in Saturday auto accident Trial set for Middleville break-in suspect made it to live, laugh dr love. Although 63 percent of the* people of Michigan voted against this sad destruction in 1972, the Court took the decisieri in Kaowb hands. And now the actife is being heralded as "a positive choice" fob women. « ■ 2 p.m. 4 p.m. Three weeks later, a Hastings police reserve officer. Michael Pierson, noticed a car driving around the high school “in a reckless manner”. He identified the driver as Chamberlain. Pierson called in support, and Cham­ berlain’s vehicle was stopped. During the subsequent arrest for trespassing, say police, a large knife was found in Cham­ berlain’s car. Police arrested him for carrying a dangerous weapon in a vehicle, a five-year felony. He was arraigned in circuit court Friday, and is set for pre-trial Jan. 28 at 9 a.m. It was Chamberlain’s 11th felony charge since his 17th birthday. March 13, 1982, the day he legally became an adult. Court News “would-be" Amerfcafo childrdb have never ■ farms has dropped drastically since 1980 and the future remains cloudy.” Bender hopes his experience will be useful on the Agriculture and Forestry Committee. From 1967-70, he participated in the Kellogg Farmers Study Program, a project that worked to develop agricultural leadership in Michigan. For three years, Bender studied various political, social and economic systems throughout the world, traveling to several continents. "Agriculture is one of the top three in­ dustries in the state with gross revenues approaching $3 billion a year," said Bender. “Let's build on that strength and emphasize agriculture as we work to rebuild the economy of our state.” "In the next two years, we in the legislature will be making decisions that will chart Michigan's course for the remainder of this century. Through my committee assignments and other legislative duties I hope to make a valuable contribution to solving Michigan’s many and complex problems," said Bender. Board to interview superintendent candidates in school library This is to pdkaofcitiy thank the generous person who pot TlBO jn ocr brink depOBit It isn’t everyday, thit sdtriedbe lovingly, without aedaint mite such a large ‘ That case is waiting to be set for trial. A month later Chamberlain was arrested by Michigan State Police and charged with two counts of larceny in a motor vehicle, and two counts of receiving and concealing stolen property. Police say Chamberlain stole a radio and power booster from a car in July, 1981, and tires and wheels in April, 1982. That case is set for trial April 4. On Nov. 24, Chamberlain allegedly stole two fire extinguishers from Hastings High School. He is schedule for pre-trial Friday, Jan. 21, on a charge of larceny in a building, a four-year felony. Shortly thereafter, Chamberlain was warned by the assistant principal, in front of city police, to stay off school property, ac­ cording to police. Bender named to committees to tteSdiior. During the of receiving and concealing that property. Chamberlain's bond was cancelled, and he was remanded to jail. Sentencing is set for Jan. 28 at 9 a.m. Since July 13, 1982, four months after his 17th birthday, Chamberlain has been arrested five times and charged with eleven separate felonies. He now faces court action on seven of those charges. On Sept. 3,1982, Chamberlain was arrested by Barry County Sheriff deputies for stealing a manifold from a wrecker parked at M-37 Auto Parts. James Pratt, owner of M-37 Auto Parts, told deputies that Chamberlainand two other subjects were looking at his w recker about a week before the manifold was stolen. One of the subjects, a friend of Chamberlain’s, later told police they he helped Chamberlain steal the part, according to reports. Inc. .Published Every Thursday ‘ Second tltiss Postage Paid at Hdttlngs. Michigan 49058 Volume 128, Ho, 3 —-Thursday, January 20, 1983 Subscription ROrds: $10 per year in Barry County; $12 pietyear tn adjoining counties; and *13.50 per year elsewhere. Kyle Bruce Tobias, 21, 1170 Pritchardville Rd., Hastings, received two years probation for a charge of attempted carrying of a concealed weapon. Tobias was arrested Nov. 4 for drunk driving, and booked at the Barry County Sheriff Dept. According to deputies, a knife was discovered on his person at that time. In addition to probation, Tobias must pay $450 in fines and costs, or may serve 140 hours of community service. Judge Deming further ordered Tobias not to possess any type of weapon, and to serve 30 days in jail beginning July 1, 1983. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Da/e Butler Vic Camp Marian Haywood Evelyn Ulrich Gov. Blanchard opened his new ad­ ministration by freezing all state hiring and delating 5500 million in state aid to education. No commitment was made by the govemoi on when schools will receive their money. Do you think local schools can take further cutbacks? Dave Butler: “I don’t see how the state can expect any agency to exist without severe problems when it's been promised a certain amount of money by the state,' says Butler, who teaches math and business at Hastings High School. ‘ A public agency is not going to come up with a profit, it’s going to spend what it's given .we’ve already spent those dollars, it’s not a matter of cutting or spending more." Vic Camp: “I don’t see how we can cut anymore." says Camp, who teaches physics and electronics at Hastings High School. "I don't believe we can take the cutbacks they want now without a great deal of harm to the quality of the educations of our students Dove Berkimer Kelley Arnold Pat Guerney throughout Michigan. The quality has declined far enough. We cannot suffer any further.” Kelley Arnold: "Well first of all, I think the teachers make too much anyway," says Arnold. “And some of your extra curricular activities (could go)..."I don’t know, they’re going to be in sad shape. I know it's really rough up there (in the schools). Dave Berkimer: “It’s probably im­ possible,” says Berkimer. "They're going to cut busing or something like that, probably...Teachers need inflationary rates and hikes just like everybody else does, and everything is going up. I suppose there could be some cuLs, but right now they’re probably running pretty tight. I don’t knew." Marian Haywood: “They’re just barely getting along as they are now," says Haywood. "We have grandchildren in school, and their services have been hurt, because we’ve had to cut down so much...! think it's Carol Wallace going to be hard for the schools.” Evelyn Ulrich: Ulrich says she has school­ age children, and she’s noticed the effects of the budget crunch in the schools. "The shortened days, and so on. It limits their opportunity if they happen to be short credits." Pat Guernsey: “I feel sorry for the school systems trying to manage as they are, and I’m sorry that they’re missing out on this payment, because I realize the interest makes a big difference to the budget...! feel sorry tor all of the schools in Michigan trying to operate, but especially Hastings." Carol Wallace. "I don't think so. They’re bad off as it is right now. And if the state takes more money from them, they'll be in worse shape," says Wallace. She says she doesn’t know of anything left to cut. "They’ve cut down so much, everything is cut and there’s nothing left to cut.” �what's cookin' by Elaine Gilbert This week, featuring ... Jo Fenner This is the first of a series of weekly ar­ ticles which will feature many interesting people who call Barry County “home." Each week, the column will profile’ a local resident and feature her favorite recipe There’s a lot cookin’ in Jo Fenner’s life. She’s the type of disciplined and organized person who manages to have many irons in the fire outside the home while maintaining family togetherness as her top priority. Jo, bom in Washington D.C.. and her husband, Stirling, a science teacher and track coach at Gull Lake Middle School, have lived in Delton for 12 years. They moved here from Kalamazoo because they wanted a place in the country with a lot of trees, she says. They found thi-t mecca on a 10-acre plot on Kingsbury Rd. where Stirling built the home in which they now reside with their three children. The adjustment from being a self­ confessed "city slicker’ to residing in the country was hard at first. "But. I really like it here and ’’d have a hard time living in the city now," she said. Jo, a graduate of Belleville High School in the eastern part of the stale, attended Cleary College (now a part of Eastern Michigan University) and Western Michigan University, majoring in education. She has held jobs working for the director of food service at EMU; in the accounting department at the University of Michigan hospital; and in Kalamazoo County’s ac­ counting department. She also has taught knitting and crocheting in the local adult education program. The Fenner’s children — Erin, 12; Heidi, 10; and Meegin, 6 — attend Delton-Kellogg Ro»» Lleffer* stand* with one of two very old wagon wheel* which he and two other diver* recovered from the Thai nappie River Sunday. Lieffers, of Hastings found the wheels, plus four hub*, hear the Michigan Ave bridge, while diving with fellow members of the Grand Valley Diving Club. euM . Schools where their mom is a part-time volunteer in the classroom as well as in school-affiliated organizations. Jo first became involved in volunteer work locally when her oldest daughter was a pre­ schooler. She. along with several other local women, worked to establish the first cooperative nursery school in the community and she served as its first treasurer. The nursery school helped to fill a local void and continues to operate successfully today. A former treasurer of the school’s Mother’s Club, Jo currently is active with the Delton Kellogg Music Boosters and in helping Ann Lauderdale in the school’s program for talented and gifted students. Assisting with that program has involved Jo in a variety of projects like helping the children assemble a booklet, called "Pepperidgeville,” about local history; teaching the Japanese method of finger calculating; and assembling equipment and supplies for science experiements. She’s also been active in the elementary school’s special reading programs which encourage youngsters to read more library books. At the Delton District Library, Jo enjoys assisting the librarian! Dorothy Texter when she can. Jo also is quick to volunteer to assist her children’s teachers with special projects and programs in their classrooms She has twice served as chairman of the Fun Fair Carnival at school and helped with the annual plant sale to help raise funds to send fifth graders to camp. A member of the Presbyterian Church in Richland, Jo is active in the church’s Women’s Association and has served as its vice president. She was also instrumental in helping organize the Delton Food Co-op of which she is a member. Sewing has been a long-time hobby for Jo. She makes many of her own clothes and outfits for her children. Recently she helped make new skirts for the Gull Lake cheerleading squad. “I’ve always liked crafts," she says. Most of the gifts her family gives for special oc­ casions are hand-crafted creations made by Jo. She learned quilting from her mother and grandmother and was doing counted crossstitch work long before it became popular here Jo is continually increasing her repertoire ol crafts. She recently learned book binding aid wheat weaving and is taking oil painting disses. Ii addition, she makes dolls, purses, draperies, latch hook rug hangings and does candlewicking. Jo Fenner of Delton serves-up o slice of poppy seed coke, mode from her favorite recipe. (Banner photo) Last fall Jo decided to market her crafts at area bazaars by joining a group of fivewomen who call themselves the “Country Bumpkins.” Jo is as much at home in the kitchen as she is in her sewing room. She bakes all her family’s bread and enjoys canning, freezing, and drying foods, many of which she and her husband raise in their garden. “I like to cook, but I’m not a gourmet cook," she says. "1 like simple, easy recipes. I don’t like to spend hours on one meal." Her favorite recipe is one for a poppy seed cake that has been in her family for a long time. "1 can remember having it as a child. We think it came from Germany. "I like it because it stays moist and it’s good for lunchboxes too. It doesn’t need a frosting, but you can serve it with whip cream or ice cream," she said. Jo’s Poppy Seed Cake Ingredients: 2 cups sifted flour; 1*6 cups sugar; 4 eggs, separated; >2 lb. oleo; >2 pint sour cream or yogurt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup poppy seeds; and 1 cup chopped nuts. Cream oleo and sugar. Add egg yolks and beat again. Add dry ingredients alternately with sour cream and beat. Add nuts. Fold in beaten egg whites. Ra^e in greased and floured/tube pan at*350 degrees for 50-60 minutes. Friends of Library pay for books and magazines Tie Friends of the Hastings Public Library recettly donated $2,000 to the library. This amoint represents the entire 1983 book and periodical budget. Tte Friends have also hosted monthly storj hours. In an effort to raise more funds for the Mr. and Mrs. Mark Dow Melanie Lynn Joppie and Kevin Mark Dow were united in marriage on August 7 at the United Methodist Church of Sunfield with the Reverend James R. Hulett officiating. Melanie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Joppie of 970 Maple St., Lake Odessa. Kevin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Durwood Dow of 4529 Saginaw Hwy., Mulliken. A reception and dinner was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Portland following the ceremony. The couple enjoyed an eight-day honeymoon in Nashville, Tenn, at the Grand Ole Orpy Hotel. They are residing in Mulliken. % -y / Sheldon-Peck engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Sheldon of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Ann, to Douglas E. Peck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Bedford of Hastings. Kim is a 1980 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by the National Bank of Hastings. Doug is a 1976 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by Hartz Mountain Corp, of Hastings. A May wedding is being planned. Sendba-Gardner engagement told Dawn Sensiba and Wesley Sensiba are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Denise Marie, of Woodland, to Dale Gardner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Gardner of Central Lake, Mich. Denise is a senior at Lakewood High School and will be attending Mercy Central School of Nursing in the fall. Dale graduated from Central Lake in 1982 and is a freshman at Ferris State. No wedding date has been set. Barry County Community Volunteers Engagement announced for Rench-Endsley Mr. and Mrs. Aldon Rench of Woodland are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter. Lisa Ann, to Delano Robert End­ sley, Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Reid of Hastings. A March wedding is being planned. Barry County Social Services VOLUNTEER PROGRAM EDITOR'S NOTE: Thi* column will be published on a regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking volunteers may make use of this space. Information should bo made known to Norine Jocobs 948-3254 or Don Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services. MATERIAL DONATIONS Children’s Comer Needs Furnishings Can you help? If your children are grown and you have a primary table and or chairs, give us a call. Well clean and point them if needed Other useful items also needed. Call Bev Kurr. 948-3254. EASSNET or baby crib needed for infants. Have one to donate, call Norine Jocobs 948-3254. Two cribs ore needd at this time. GRADUATES When you need Announcements Name Cards Memory Books Jewelry Party Supplies See Us! Marriage licenses told Douglas Ybema, Caledonia, 21 and Julie Rosenberg. Middleville, 20. William Boyle. Shelbyville, 22 and Sharon Arnold, Delton, 21. Timmy LaPree, Hastings, 19 and Tammy Patterson, Hastings. 16. Tom Young. Middleville. 18 and Veronica Goodman, Middleville. 16. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan GILMORE JEWELERS REFRIGERATORS NEEDED. Six familes ore without a refrigeration unit. URGENT!! > Please coll Narine Jacobs. 948-3254. Pays the Highest Prices for.. Volunteers Needed GOLD and SILVER LIKE TO FISH? Volunteer Big Brothers needed in 1he Hastings and Nashville areas for seme great boys. All they need is 3 hours a week of your time to feel like someone cares. Coll 948-3207 or Turn your 945-3965. |1 M ~L. _ “ 1 III ^Hastings St M ■ NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING TO INSTITUTE A SUMMER PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT Administrative offices: 202 S. Broadway. Hastings BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS hold a meeting at which will be offered for adoption a resolution It’S a GIRL to impose a summer property tax levy of 50% of i*s annual Donald and Cherie Glasgow, Hastings, Jan. 18, 9:08 a.m., 7 lbs., 9>/< ozs. Telephone Number: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on January 26, 1983, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. at the Barry ISD office, the Board of Education will school tax levy upon property located within the Barry Inter­ mediate School District. It’s a BOY Debra Fischer. Nashville, Jan. 14, 10:31 a.m., 6 lbs., 14 ozs.; Lorena Patch, Hastings, Jan. 15, 5:41 a.m.. 7 lbs., IV4 ozs.; Thomas and Linda Brill, Middleville, Jan. 17, 1:54 a.m., 7 lbs., 8 ozs.; Zachary Burl Fulmer, born Saturday, Jan. 15, 8 lbs Parents, Paul and Marcella Fulmer, and his sister, Erica, welcome him home in Edgerton, Wise. Virginia and Dale Baxter, Buehler Rd., Hastings, born at St. Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids, Jan. 4, Lee John Baxter, 2:35 p.m., 6 lbs., 10 ozs. Passage of the proposed resolution would result in the annual levy of school property taxes on July 1 against property located within the Barry Intermediate School District. The Board of Education, under Act 333, Public Acts of Michigan 1982, may impose a summer property tax levy of either onehalf (1/2) or the total of annual school property taxes. If a summer property tax levy is imposed, the Barry Intermediate School District may enter into agreements with each city or township in which it lies, or a county treasurer, for collection of You might not think so when the living room’s still jammed with packing crates. But you will-and I can help. With a WELCOME WAGON call whether you're new in town m new in the '»ehbortio<xl I can help. And brighten up your family with my basket of gifts. the summer property taxes, or may collect such taxes itself pursuant to said Act 333. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. January 18, 1983 Take a bf*ak and call me. John R. Tehsenfeld, Secretary old jewelry into CASH! Ph. 945-9572 Brenda Newman. Pat Rodenbeck, Norma Peterson, Patty BeLlgraph, Sue Walker, Nancy Walker, Mary Ellis and Donna Mathews. If you are unable to attend the dance but wish to make a donation. Send it to Pat Rodenbeck, c-o Friends of the Library, 888 W. Walnut St, Hastings. For more in­ formation. call 945-3257. "Health Hazards in the Workplace” will be the topic at the February meeting of the Hastings Business and Professional Women. Jim Butt, training coordinator in the Occupational Health Services Division Michigan Department of Public Health, will be the featured speaker. He will talk about the division’s programs and the typical kind of problems and hazards they deal with. The Hastings Business and Professional Women will meet Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hastings Moose Lodge. Wil! you ever finish moving In? YARN DONATIONS...skiens or parbal skeins to keep 14 knitter* busy knitting mittens and hats tor needy boys and girls. MONEY DONATIONS are very welcomed. Call Cindy Lieffers al 948-8958. ESCORTS WANTED for riding with Social Worker while transporting deliquent youths. For an inter­ view, Call Don Rewa 948-3259. Business Women’s Club to hear lecture on “health hazards” library the Friends are in the process of publishing a cookbook and will host a fund raising dance on Saturday, March 5 at the Hastings Elks Club. There will be a $10 tax deductable donation per couple. Music will be provided by Grand Theft. Tickets are available from the board members Kathy Johnson, Julie Sharpe, Phone 795-9863 �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. January 20. 1983 — Page 4 Hastings Public Library has film projectors for lending The Hastings Public Library issues this reminder that a 16mm self-loading film projector for motion pictures and a syn­ chronized sound-slide projector for 35mm slides and accompanying cassette tape is available for loan. These fine pieces of projection equipment were acquired several years ago after successful application for federal library grant mony. No such grants, however, are available to individual libraries m the Lakeland Cooperative in this fiscal year. Any adult borrower, with a valid Hastings Public Library card, may reserve the projectors either for home use, providing a competent projectionist is available, or for use by a club or organization of which they are a member. Any person or group using the projector takes responsibility for proper use and for returning the equipment in the same co.idition as taken. The organization using the projector must be named by the borrower, who then takes responsibility for its use. Borrowers may not use their cards to borrow books, equipment, or other materials for another person. Service fee for a 24-hour period for either projector is $3. The fee was set by the library board on Jan. 12. To insure the projector is Helen G. Clement_______ uarieA available for the date and time needed, a prospective borrower should come in or telephone for a reservation, up to four weeks ahead. At its February meeting, the library board plans to consider a possible increase in the overdue fine from its present five cents per day per book. Slide show lecture planned at Free Methodist Church Lyle and Aleen Stone, members of the Eastern Avenue Free Methodist Church, will present a slide show lecture at the Hastings Free Methodist Church on Sunday evening. Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. The Stones have recently returned from working on Chikombedzi Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe Africa. Their slide presentation presents the Mission Hospital work, an African "feast” celebrating a birthday, some African wildlife, and many other in­ teresting topics from life in Zimbabwe. The public is cordially invited to this service Anna I. Heikka HASTINGS - Anna Irene Heikka. formerly of Hastings, of Fountain, Colorado died Sunday. January 16, 1983 in Fountain, Colo., after a lengthy illness. She was bom April 4,1913 in Hancock, MI. She married Leo Heikka in June, 1937 in Detroit. She was a waitress and homemaker. They moved to Colrado in 1977. Mrs. Heikka is survived by her husband, Leo J.; three daughters, Ellen Orr of Fountain, Co., May Basinger of Lansing, and Marie Mead of Colorado Springs, Co; one son, Russt’ Heikka of Las Angeles. CA; one sister, Sylvia Andrews of Royal Oak. Mi; 12 grandchildren and three great grand­ children. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. from the Shrine of Rest Chapel of Roses in Fountain. Rev. Warren Butler officiated with burial in the Shrine of Rest Rose Garden. LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Florence E. Rue. 83, died Tuesday, January 18, 1983 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Rue was bom January 17, 1900 in Mississippi, the daughter of William and Gertrude Narregang. She attended school in Benton Harbor and married Arthur Rue in Grand Haven. They moved ot Lake Odessa in 1960. Mr. Rue died December 7.1973. She was a member of the Blue Star Mothers. She is survived by one son. William Rue of Stewart, FL; one sister. Mrs. Hobart (Edna) Carpenter of Lake Odessa, one grandson, Garv Rue of Lansing and one great- grand­ son. Three sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 24 from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. James Hulett will officiate with burial in the Crystal Cemetery in Benton Harbor. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Cornre Ptfer and Cedar Creek Rd Pau) 8. Howell. Pastor Phone 948 8884 Saturday Services. Saba th School 9:30a m . Worship 11 a m.: Wed. 7:30 p m Bible Study and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor: Elmer J. Faust On M 43 in DeHon Services - Worship 10 45 a m ; Sunday School 9:30-10:30; Evening Service 6 p.m.; United Methxlist Women every first Thursday. 7;30p.m ; United Methodist Men every second Sunday. 7:X a m. INTERLAKES BAPTIST, Delton luK-ated on M43 in Delton. Pastor Steve VanNatlan Sandy Campbell. bunJay School Director Sunday School 10 a.m.. Family Worship and Bible Teaching 11 a m . Children's Church. II 3.m . Evening Service 6 n ni Wedrn *day Bi'oleStudy at? p m.. Choir Practice at 7:50p m luisl Friday ol every month Family Night at 7:X pm at the church. Call 613-5391. MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Cumer M 13 and Milo Road. Doug Huntington Pastor. Rl No. 3. Box 315A Delton. Mi. 49046 Phone 6714702 Sunday School io on a m Worship Service 11:00, Evening Worship 6;0n p.m.. V. ednesdaService 7:00 p.m. PRAIRJEVHLF. COMMUNITY CHURCH 10221 S Noma Rd Airnaa from Prairie­ ville Gar. r- Rev BJI HU.r. Paator Sun day School iO ajn; Mcraing Wonhip 11 a m ; Sundav Night 7 p m.. Bible Study. HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH Hwy M-66 10 mi S of iashville. Robert Lee Sbolb. Pastor. Sunday 9 45 am. Sunday School; 11:45 a nt U rshtp Service. 6 pm Young People Meeting. 7:00 p m Evening Service. Wednesday 7:30 pm. Bible Study and Prayer Hour Fre-counsel­ ing service on all problems Phone 616-758-3866 or 963-1713 OUR 1ADY OF GREAT OA K Lacey Father Ray Allen Phone623-1490 Sun­ day Mass at 9.00 a tn. PEACE UNITED MCH0DIST CHURCH, at Barryville 4 m les W of Nashville on M-79 Steven Ret I. Paslot Worship Service 9:15 a m Sunday Church School and Coffee F ’Howship 10:15 a m ; United Mcthodiit Women lit Tursd .y each month ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. NaQr.ille Father Robert I. Consani. Pastor A mission of St. He le Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashville Phone 552-971). (timer Washington and State. Leonard F Putnam. Pastor Service? Sundays » 45am MorningWorsh-p 10 45a m Fellowship. 11 a m Churvt School (or ages. 1st Wednesday 7:30 p.m. each month. United Methods! Women TRINITY’ GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville. Res J G Boomer Sunday School 9:45 a.m ; Sunday Wonhip 11:00 a.m . Evening Service 6:00 p.m ; Bibl • Prayer Wednesday. 7 00 p.m NASHVILLE BAP’TST CHURCH. 312 Phillipa St. Pastor '-eater DeGroot. 852- ST lO ’.n AMBROSE _ bj CATHOLIC __ ..CHURCH, ... _ Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m ’Aediwaday night Bible Study 7 p.m. Bus Ministry GUI Dor. Roscoe 852 9228 Dowling Area MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Cloverdale Rd . 5 miles mxi.h of Nash­ ville. 4 mile East of M-46 Pastor Marvin Pott er Ph< <ic t%-086!. Sundav Services. Sunday School 10 a.m Morning Services 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 pm.. Collage Prayer meeting7:30p m Wednesday. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating Phone 758-3149. Country Chapel wonhip 10:15 a m ; Sunday School 9 am; Banficid worship U'Ma.m COUNTRY' FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH Former Johnstown Town­ ship Hall. Dowling Mark A. Shriver Pastor Sunday School 10 am.. Wonhip 10:45 a.m., Evening service6 pm Wed evening prayer 7 pm. Fellowship dinner last Sunday of each month. 2 30 p m at the church Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. Ml Fuller Sl M-79 Pastor James Shernun. Sunday Services A SundaySchool. 10 a m . Morning Worship 11 a ni Evening Services. Youth 6 pm.. Evening Worship 7 p.m.-. Wednesday mid week prayer 7pm. Wednesday caravan program 7 p.m FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N. Woodland Rd.. Lake Odessa Pastor Richard Sessuik Church phone 3674621 Pastor's phoue 374-8938. Sunday ■ Morning Worship 10:00 n.m ; Sunday Schoo) 11:15 a.m . evening service 7:00 p.m Wednesday • Bible Study 7:00 p.m. STONEY POINT FREE METHO­ DIST. Wellman Rd at E State Rd Rev. Douglas Demond. Pastor 552 E Thom St.. Hastings, Michigan 9455120. Sunday School 10:00 am Worship Service 11:00 a m. Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phil Perkins. Pastor 10 a m. Sunday School; Il a m. Morning Wor­ ship. Junior Church. Nursery; 7 p.m Worship; Wednesday 7:X pm Family Night Missionary Society second Friday. 7 p.ta. Potluck Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 106 Cherry St. Pastors: Rev Jerry Drummond and Rev. Don Palmer. Phone 765-5134 10:00 a m Sunday School; 11:00 a.m Morning Worship. -Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting at Y C W Cfub’s 7:00 p m "A Grow mg Church For Cominj Lord GALILEAN BAPTIST. 108th St and N. Freeport Rd Phone 9^5704 10 a m Sunday School; 11 a m Morning Worship; 7 pm Evening Service. Wednesday - Ptayer Meeting7:X p m HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M-50 North of Freeport at the Kent-Ionia County Line. Rev James Kinsey Morning Worship 10 am . Church School 11 a.m. Middleville Area BOWEN'S MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m Morning , Services. 11:15 Sunday School These are classes for all. Woodland Area MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. 706 West Main Street Worship 10 a m ; Sunday School 11:15 a m . Evening Worship 6 p.m. KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN comer of Barnum Rd and M-66 Wool­ land Pastor George Speas. Phone 367 274! 9:45 am Worship; 11 a.m Sunday School; Wednesday Prayer 8 pm.; WMA 2nd Wednesday each month; Adult C.E.. 2nd Saturday each monlh. 8pm MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy. M-37. just north of Middleville. 795-9726 Rev Wesley Smith. Pastor Dennis Anderson. Pastor of Y'outh and Education Sunday School 9:45 a m , Morning Worship H a.m.; Evening Service 6 WOODGROVE PARISH. Coats Grove Rev Pamela Owens. Pastor Phone M7-3324 Church School. »:;» a m . Worship Service. 10:45 a m Holy Communion first Sunday of each monlh Women's Fellowship first Thursday of each minthat 10:00 a m WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Consume Heffeilinger 1’bone 367-3961 9 15 am Worship Service; 10 30 a m. SundaySchool. 7:X p.m Wednesday UMYT Welcome The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 f.ussell St. Rev Gary Finkbetner Phone 795-7429 Sunday Worship Service 10 a m and 7 p.m.; Wednes­ day B tble Study 7:30 p m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 at Parmalec Road. Middleville. Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 8911585. Rev Charles Doombos. Assis­ tant Pastor, phone 795-3466 First Service 9 am.. Church School 10:15 a.m . Second Sen ice 11:15am.; Even­ ing Celebration 6 pm. ST. AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Bovlan. Pastor Phom 792-2889 Sunday Mass 11 a m. PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. M-50 at Bell Rd Rev Lee R Palmer 10 a.m Wonhip Service; 11 a m. Sunday School; 6:M Evening Service; 7:30 Wednesday Prayer Service McCallum JACOBS REXAU. PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hastings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. insurance lot your ute. Home. Business end Car EW.BUSS COMPANY A Gulf -f- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodwoy - Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions" • 118 S. Jefferson ■ 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home Corner ot Walnut & S. Jefferson in Hasting* HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hosting*. Michigan church of the UNITED BRETHREN LN CHRIST The Church in the Wildwood* Oti» Lak? Road Paste.- Gary Brooks Morning W orsmp 11 • m ; Sunday School 9.45 a m.; Evening Service 7 p m.. Prayer Mating and Youth Meeting 7 pm. Thursday; Womens sionary Aasonatioa first Thursday of each month 9:.K)a ra Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE 6921 Marsh Rd . 2 miles south of Gun Lake Rev Dan Johnson. Pastor Larry Tungate, Sunday School Supt Sunday School 9 45 a m . Church Services 11 a m . 6 p m Evening Services Wednesday 6:30 pm SOCK 3 thru 6 grades. 7 pm Adult Prayer and Bible Study Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-5413 for pick up MARTIN REFORMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Dnve-in. walk in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Ret Marvin Meeter. Pastor Worship Ser vices in a m and 7 30 pm . Sunday School 1115a m ST CRYIL & METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone792-2889 Saturday Mass5pm. Sunday Mass 9 a m DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. Doster Road near Pine Lake Hex John F Padgett. Pastor Sunday Worships 30a.m and6pm . Sunday School 11 a.m . Youth Chwr meets each Monday 6:3op m ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI EPISCO­ PAL CHI RUH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Mass Ham. Church Schoo! 9 a ni . Family Eucharist >o a m announced Father Kurt Fish. Vicas 664-4345 Hastings Area NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH. Trorr of Wnodarhool ami Wing Rii» I’atlor Mark Wade. 5519 Buehler Rd Phone 7658287 Sunday School 10 a m. Wonhip 11 Hastings Area ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE ChuWH. 2625 Ainnrt Rd . Ibdt Taggart. Paator Churrh phone 9IWM82 Sunday School 9 45 am. Wonhip Ham; Junior Church 11 a m.; Evening Worship 7 p m ; Nursery Wrdm«d.<y 7 pm ; Nunrry provided far ill CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 N. Broadway Rev James Hilgendorf. 2U7 W Ind Hills Dr. Sunday School 9:45 am; Morning Worship 11 a m ; Sunday 'Showers of Blessing" WBCH 8:45-9:00 a m . Evening Service 6:30 p m . Wednesday ■ MidWeek Bible Study, Youth and Children's Services 7 p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948 8004 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m . Evening Worship 6 p.m Wednesday Family Nigh;: Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p tn Sunday morning service broadcast WBCH ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S JHIerson Father Hoticrt E i'on>ani Pastor Saturday Mass 5 15 pm Sunday Masse., n a m and 11 a.m Confessions Saturday. 4 30 to 5 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST. 3185 N. Broadway Rev. Constance Hellcllinger. Pastor. Ph. 367-3961. Church School 9:30. Worship Service Ham; Senior MYF 7 o.m.; Thursday evening starting at 7 p.m Choir; U M Worn n Welcome Circle third Wednesday of month. 1 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadwav Rev David D Garrett. Phone 948-2229 Parsonage. M5-3195 Church Where a Christian experrntt makes yi j a member. 9:45 a m Sundav School. 10:45 a.m Worship Service; 7 p.m. Fellowship Worship. 7 p m Wednesday Prayer ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd. tn Imng Sunday Moraine prayer at 10.30 Holy Communion st 11 00 The RL Rev William O. Lewis, Ractoe. FAITH TEMPLE CHRISTIAN CENTER. 27M) S Wall Lake Rd (M-43. jurt 5 mile, -nitb of HartingM I’anuir Lirry Sib-erman. ■ __ Allan ill ... Welch u. e.. _ C-K_____ A*~>Paator Sunday SchoolI for al) ag>-« at 9 30 a.m Morning Worship 10:30 am.. Evening Service b(IO pm, Tue-aby Night Prayer Prsiw and Worship Smice 7:00 pm.. Thursday Night Worship Service 7 (Ml pm. "Word* of Truth" radio limad.-a-t daily at 2 p.m on WDFPFM(»5 3) hash: s free methodist CHURCH, uoltwood and East Slate Road. 945-9121 Rev Donald L Brail. Pastor Sunday S-.-hool 10:00 a m Worship Service 11:00 «.m Evening Service 6:00 p.m Prayer Meeting7:00 p.m Wetlnesday EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner Broadway and Center St. The Re.- Canon John F Fergueson. Rector Services: Sunday. Mass and Church St hot 110 a m ; Wed 7pm Prayer Grojp. Thur* Mass and Healinr Service. Adult Seminar FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH WC E«*t Grand St Mark J Highman. Pastor Ph 948-2828 Sunday School. 10 a m . moramg wonhip and children's cnurch. It a'm.. youl hmcetings. 5 p re.. evening wonhip, 6 p m Thunday Prayer meeting 7 p m. Thursday teen < u««e» and Primary Adven- HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 102 E Woodlawn Ave Mmntrr Scott Davis Sunday Worship 9 30 u ni Fellowship 10 30 to 11W a m Bible School 11:00 a m tn 12.00 nnon WrrnewLiy Bible Study and Felliiwship 7 30 to N 30 p m Phone QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 miles E on M-79 Steven Reid. Pastor Sundav Church Schoo' lii.nia m . Worship Service 11 30a.m United Methodist Women W Wednesday each monlh BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 a.m . Worship Service 11am. Pray er Service Thurs- CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY SAINTS Meeting at 5ii2 E Bond Sunday Sacrament meeting 9 am. Sunday School in (M) a m Branch President David McMomglc Phone l«B-9849 or 9454154 FIRST PRESBYTCR1AN CHURCH. Hngr. Willard H Curua. Minister Edeen Higher. Dir Chnauan Ed Sunday. Jan 23 Morning Worship 9 30 and 11 00 Niwry provid’d Bmadaul of 9 30 aerwe over WBCH AM and F.M 9 3.1 Churrh School Cbwr, for all agrv 10 30 Children'* Choir pracuir 10.30 Coffee Hour in rhurrh din tng 4.30 Junior High Youth Frliowahip mert* at churrh to journey U> Lake Ud<~» for evening plaving racquetlwll 8IX) Traumng S-wion I. .r n.-» . Idem and Wedneaday 1 30 Women a Aaaociation Board Meeting in the U.unge 6 00 Senior High Y'ojth Frliowahip aupprr meeting in the eburrh dining n«>in 7 30 Char.”-! Choir prartue Thuraday ■ 1 Women a Aar-Viatior. aporuored Birthday Party lor natierita of th. Barry County Midical Care Facility AU women o' the chur-h are vited to attend and help •> 31 ''*r^ 5 prartw r 7 30 Krrygma Bible Study HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall St. Hastings Rev. Marvin Sickmillcr Phone 945-5197 Sen ices: Sunday School 10:00 a m. Morning Worship ll:« a m Sundav and evening sen ice 7:Xp.m Wednesday mid-week prayer meeting 7:30 p.m- we will be holding REVIVAL Mee*mgs Sept 30 thru Oct. 10 each night titc® Rev. Richard Gretnillion from Jasper Ala will be the evangelist. BARRY COUNTY’ CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan J David Walker. Minister 945-2938 Sun. Services loa m . Bible Study 11 a m. Evening Services 6 p m Wednesdayevening Bible Study 7 p m HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 7:00 p.m HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTBT. 9(H Terry lane Phone 945-8884 Saturday ser.ices Sabbath School 9:2) a m . Worship 11 a m.; Tuesda - Bible SluJy and Prayer Meeting. 7 30 pm. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St. Michael Anton. J’srtor. Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Nov 7 8 45 Church School ■ aUit™. 10 00 Worship. Bd Chnsuan Ed A MS Staff after Monday. Nov. 8 - 7.00 Adilt Info Wednesday. Nov 10 • 9:30 Woriwauhen Thursday. Nov 11 4.15 Chikron's Choir. 7 30 Senior Choir Friday. Itov 12 • p m HS Youth Group Hryride Saturday. Nov. 13 • 930 Connrmncn 6 HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITTfESSES. 220 West Colfax S Bible Lecture 9:JO am; Watchtoser Study 10:45 am.. Tuesday Congregation Bible Study 8 p ni . 'nursday - Theocratic School 7:30. Servicemeeting8:3O ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Velte Rd.. Woodland Timothy Rothfuaa. Pastor Thun. Dre. 23 • Senior Choir. 7:30 p,m_. Friday. Dre 24 • Candlelight Service'Canuu -Mnuah.' 7 pm;Sat. Dec 25 - Cluiatmas Day Worship. 10.30 a m . Sun.. Dec 26 Sunday School tklS a m . Worship/ Fellowahip 10.30 am. MonThun. Luther league Durtnd Convention. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Myron K Wiliams. Minister. Mu- F miters Home Ihrretor of Christian Educ Sun­ day Jsn 23 • 9 30 s tn Church School. 10:30 s.m Coffer FrUoswhip. 10:30 * m Radio Brnodcsst. WBCH; 11 • ra Wotslup. Sermon -God Anomts You’. 6pm Youth Fellowship, Monday. Jan 24 6 30 nm. Handbell Char 5:30 pm Cub Scouts, Tuew day. Jan. 25-2:15 p m Cub SmuU. Wedneadsv. Jsn 26 • 6:45 am Mens break fast A Bible Study. 2 30 p m Carol Char. 7 30 pm Charge Confermcr A Admin!*uauve Board. Thursday • 2 30 p m Spirit Choir. 7 p m Chancel Choir FREEPORT - Mr. William H. Dipp, Jr., 61, of 6765 Fighter Rd., died at 7:51 a.m. Monday morning. January 17, 1983, at Pennock Hospital. He was born in Freeport on June 9, 1921, the son of William and Gladys (Pinney) Dipp. He attended Jones School and Freeport High School, graduating in 1939. He had been a lifelong Freeport resident. He married the former Maxine Daniels on January 20, 1946. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army. He had been engaged in farming in the Freeport area all his working life. Mr. Dipp is survived by his wife, Maxine; one son, William H. Dipp III of Freeport; three daughters, Mrs. Steve (Marshann) Ludema of Clarksville, and Mrs. Terry (Aletha) Titus and Miss Laurie Dipp, both of Freeport; six grandchildren two brothers, Ernest and Clare Dipp of Freeport; and two sisters, Mrs. Emily Mokma of Freeport and Mrs. Stuart (Evelyn) Boonenoerg of Grand Rapids. Funeral sendees were held at 11 a.m Wednesday, January 19 from the Freeport Church of United Brethren in Christ. Rev Jerry Drummond officiated. Burial was in Fievporl Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings Memorial contributions may be made to the United Brethren Church World Hunger Program. Marian E. Langshaw___ reLUar Delton Area She was a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church and the Emmanuel Guild. Pennock Hospital Guild No. 40 and Hastings Bridge Club. Mrs. Clement is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bud (Shirley) Waters of Hastings; one son. Gordon E. Clement, Jr. of Matteson. III.; 11 grandchildren; and five great • grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18 from the Wren Funeral Home. Canon John F. Fergueson officiated. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital William H. Dipp, Jr._____ Florence E. Rue__________________________________ ATIM) SERVICES CEDAR CREK BIBLE Campgiound Hoad. 8 *ni S. Pastor. Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School at 10 am; Worship 11 a.m . Evening Ser­ vice al 7 p m . Y'outh meet Sunday 6 p m .Wed Prayer Bible7p m HASTINGS • Mrs. Helen G. Clement, 75, of 710 W. Walnut St., died Saturday, January 15, 1983 at Pennock Hospital. She wa. born in Hastings on September 28.1907, the daughter of William and Gertrude (Hale) Shulters. She attended Hastings schools. She married Gordon E. Clement on June 10. 1932. They lived in Belding and in Charlevoix where Mr. Clement died on October 24, 1955. She returned to Hastings that same year and was employed for four years as receptionist for Dr. Birk and was then employed for three years at Hastings Mfg. Co. WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W Slate Rd (Old Algonquin School) PaaUir Jeff Arnett, phone home. 948-2792. church 918 2549 Sunday Sunday School H) a m.. Worehip 1045 a m. evening Mrvkv 6.30 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South at M 79 Kmneth R Vaught PaMor. 945-4995 or 945-3850 Sunday wbedulr 9 30 Frliowahip and coffee, 9.55 Sunday School. 11:00 Morning Worship. 6:00 Youth Meel.no. 7:00 Evening Wor- PLANT CITY, FLA. - Mrs. Zeal (Marian E.) Langshaw, 67, of 905 W. Cason St., for­ merly of N. 40th St., Hickory Corners, died Friday, January 14, 1983 in Lakeland, Fla., after a long illness. She was bom December 3, 1915 in Allegan County, the daughter of Frank and Lunella (Steams) Philley. She married Zeal Langshaw on March 30, 1934. She had lived with her husband on a farm on 40th St. near Hickory Comers for 27 years prior to moving to Plant City three years ago. She was a realtor and owned and operated Longmeadow Draperies for a number of years. She was a member of the Allegan First Methodist Church. She attended and was organist at the Hickory Comers United Methodist Church. Mrs. Langshaw is survived by her husband. Zeal; four sons, Harold, James and Larry Lanshaw, all of Hickory Comers, and Norman Langshaw of Augusta; four grand­ children; and her mother, Mrs. Lunella Foster of Lakeland, Fla. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 1:30 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Rev. Dr. Evor Roberts of Richland Presbyterian Church officiated. Burial was in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a church of one’s choice. ivided to and from morning services len Vaught choir director, prayer meeting 7 pm. Wednesday K GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover. Hastings Leonard Davis. Pastor Ph 9482256 or 945-M29 Sunday: Sunday School 9.45 a.m.. Worship 11 am.. Youth 5 p re . Evening Warship 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m Nursery for all aervicss Wednesday: CYC 6 45 p.m., oriyer and Bible study 7 p m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Went But. Rc.<! Peetor J T Crawmer Pbcne MS-2385 Sunday School 9.45 a.m.. VtHCE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full (;<»|a-l) 1715‘.'harltnn (enter Rd . Sunday mutning eervice. pruw and hymn- 10:itl a.m. Evening nrrviiw. rvangvlidu. 7,:«l p.m.; .Sunday Y'outh Meeting 6WI pan.; W'»lnn>day Bible Study and Prayer Mw ting at 7:30 pm 1.EORGAN 7.ED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRLST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. S. Jelferaon at Walnut. Kenneth Cotbum. Paator. Home 698-8567. Sunday School 10 THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Note). 12223 Chief Noonday Rd . Gun Lake area Thursday night Bible study 7 p.m 7957808. Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Veeder Road. 1 Mile South of M-50 between Darby and Nash Hoads Pastor. Bill Stevens Phone 693-2315 10 a m Sunday School. 11 a m Morning Worhsip; 7 o'clock Sunday evening worahip/7:30p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Pastor Daryl Kauffman. 3674555. Across from the high school. 71HC> Veto Rd.. M-50 Sunday School 10.00 a m ; Worship Service 11.00 im Evening Se-vice 6:30 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST Hwy M-50. mil. W. of M-66. Uke kt 7:30 p.m. ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC­ CHURCH. Lake Odessa Father Donald Weber. Administrator 3748274 or 374-7405 Saturday Mass 5:30 . m . Sunday Masses 8 and 10. WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, just off M-66 N of M-5O. in Village of Woodbury Pa»Uir Duane Walter Phone 374-7251 Wrrship service 9.20 a m.; Sunday School 10 45 a m ; Youth Fellow­ ship Wednrsdry 7pm. Bible Study and CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner of 1st and 2nd Ave . Lake Odessa Pastor George Speas Phone 374-8736. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a m Sunday School • 10:00 a.m Evening Service -7 30 p m Wednesday Eve Prayer Meeting 7:Xp m. IF YOU WOULD HAVE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, BE ONE us have neighbors somewhere nearby, and in order to establish a more pleasant and secure atmosphere for all concerned, we should work to maintain a friendly and helpful relationship with them, while respecting their right to a certain amount of privacy. If you borrow their lawn mower, return it promptly. If the lady next door is ill, ask her if you can bring her anything from the store. Agree to watch each other's houses when one of you is away on a trip. Finally, if your neighbors have no religious affiliation that differs from your own, invite them to accompany you to your House of Worship; a gesture than can result in many blessings for both of you. The best way to start the new year is to resolve to be a good neighbor; and there is no better way to do this than to demonstrate that we are all the children of God, no matter where we live. Valentine J. Kurr_______ DECATUR, ILL. - Mr. Valentine J. Kurr, of Decatur, Illinois, formerly of Hnstings, aged 78, died Thursday, January 13, 1983 in Decatur, Ill. He was bom in Winona, Ill., the son of Francis and Anna (Zelenski) Kurr. He married the former Mildred Goss in 1927 in Hastings. He was a general foreman for Hastings Aluminum Products, retiring in 1969. Mr. Kurr is survived by his wife, Mildred; one son, Robert of Orlando, Fla.; three daughters, Mrs. Evangeline Goss of St. Germine, Wise., Mrs. Yvonne Armantrout of Decatur, Ill., and Mrs. Janice Mora of Portage, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Garcia of Fort Lauderdale. Fla. and Mrs. Anna Schupe of Chicago, III.; 22 grand­ children; and 12 great • grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters, and one daughter. Memorial Mass was held at 10 a.m. Monday, January 17 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Decatur, Ill. Arrangements were by Brintlinger Funeral Home of Decatur, Ill. Fraine C. Glover_________ POMPANO BEACH, FLA. - Mr. Fraine C. Glover, 69, of Pompano Beach, Florida, formerly of Hastings, died Friday, January 14, 1983 at North Broward Hospital in Pompano Beach. He was bom in Hastings on July 29, 1913. He attended Hastings and Middleville schools. He married the former Dorothy Hardy on April 23, 1955 He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy. His employment included E.W Bliss Co., White's Products and Middleville Engineering. Prior to his retirement, he worked for the Battle Creek Enquirer and News as a distributor. He had lived in Florida for the past four years. Mr. Glover is survived by his wife, Dorothy; one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Sandra) Birman of Hastings; three sisters, Mrs. Phil (Genevieve) Ray of Panama City, Fla., and Mrs. Erma (Jane) Roberts and Mrs. Marian Knox, both of Huntington Beach, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20 from the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiated. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. Francis E. Haight_______ MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Francis E. Haight, 75, died Tuesday afternoon, January 18,1983 at Osteopathic Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was bom December 3,1907 in Grand Rapids, the son of Eugene and Effa (McNee) Haight. He married Doris E. Bowerman on February 15, 1930. He worked as a machinist for Hastings Manufacturing Company for 28 years and retired in 1968 He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Mr. Haight is survived by his wife, Doris; one daughter, Mrs. Beryl (Jeanette) Price; two sons, Francis, Jr. and Dennis Haight, both of Middleville; four grandchildren; four great - grandchildren; one brother, Norman Haight of Middleville; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services will be held Friday, January 21 at 1:30 p.m. from the First Baptist Church in Middle ille,- with Rev. Wesley Smith officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope O metery. Arrangements were by the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middlerille First Baptist Church. Victor R. Johannes_____ MIDDLEVILLE - Victor R. Johannes, 82, died Friday evening, January 14, 1983 at Pennock Hospital He was bom February 4, 1900 in Burlington, Wise., the son of Andrew and Maggie (PRailes) Johannes. He married Peggy LaBeau on August 8, 1941. She died September 22. 1981 He worked in automotive plants in Detroit and was a farmer. He was a member of Ir­ ving Grange, Barry County Farm Bureau, and a charter member of the Detroit Moose Lodge. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Walter (Catherine) Stager of Middlerille; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Pastor Wesley Smith officiated with burial in Irving Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Gertrude Nowland_______ AGOURA, CALIF. - Gertrude Nowland, 90, of Agoura, Calif., formerly of Hastings, died December 30, 1982 in Agoura. She was the daughter of Albert and Ola Hemey. She graduated from Hastings High School. She is survived by her sister, Josphine Brockway of Hastings; a son and daughterin-law, Monte and June Nowland of Agoura; two grandsons; and three great - grand­ children. She was preceded in death by a sister, Beatrice Hemey, who died in 1974. Cremation took place in Palm Springs. Mary Gibson DELTON - Mrs. Mary Gibson, 86, of 6993 Wall Lake Rd., died early Wednesday, January 19, 1963, at the Barry County Medical Facility where she had been a patient since Dec. 17. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday. January 21 from the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Gary Brooks of the Mc­ Cullum Church will officiate with burial in Prairieville Cemetery. Mrs. Gibson was bom July 9, 1896 in Orangeville Township, the daughter of Cornelius and Mae (Shaffer) Cappon. she was married to Wilbur Gibson on May 22, 1919 in Hastings. Mr. Gibson died April 8, 1980. She had lived mostof her married life in the Cloverdale area. She is survived by one son, Gerald D. Gibson of Delton; three grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; a foster daughter. Mrs. Elmer (Ruth) Anders of Hastings; one sister, Mrs. Claude (Doreen) Wart of Burlington. MI; one brother, Clarence Cappon of Hastings and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. January 20. 1983__ Page 5 Woodland News The descendants of Fred and Anna Reuther met at the home of Ed Reiser on Brown Rd. for their semi annual get together recently. Eugene Reuther is the only sur­ viving son of Fred and Anna Reuther, but children and grandchildren of his two brothers. Carl and Fred Reuther, were present, es well as the host, Ed Reiser, who is the son of Eugene's sister, Freida Reuther Reiser. The 34 people present included the Ed Markwart family, Duane and Ann Reuther. Norma Reuther, who now lives in Kalamazoo, the Musselman family, also of Kalamazoo, families of Bortons and Weeks from Hastings. Duane and Ann Bump and their son, Rick Bump, and his family, and Edgar Reiser, who is the father of Ed and the surviving husband of Freida. The family encyed a potluck dinner and an afternoon of visiting and claying games. The Kilpatrick Church Adult Christian Endeavor group met Saturday at Kilpatrick Church at 6:30 p.m. fora potluck supper. The supper was followed by a brief business meeting. The program was combined with the roll cal) and every person present told a little about his or her own ancestry. Mrs. Willis Dalton brought her personal family tree and a will that was written by a relative of an ancestor that was very interesting. The man who wrote the will instructed his son, who was his executor, to supply his widow with 100 pounds of properly salted beef, 150 pounds of properly salted pork, potatoes and all the apples she wantedannually, as well as a horse and buggy as long as she remained Ills widow. During the following week, the officers of the CE group of Kilpatrick met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Dalton to plan the 1983 program. Those who came were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Chase, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lucas, and Mrs. Lucille Brown. After the work meeting. Mrs. Dalton served ice cream and cookies On Tuesday, Jan. 11, Betty Curtis and There can be no doubt, inflation has had its effect on antique shops across the country. While there is much interest in collecting antiques, the high cost of living has diminished the cash supply of the average antique buyer. The rate of inflation, the high unem­ ployment figures (especially in Michigan), high interest rales, and bad politics have dominated most conversations during the last two-lo-lhree years. While the impact of the issues are being felt in the antiques market, collectors’ in­ terest certainly has not diminished, even chough their cash flow has. Antique dealers, anxious to turn their inventories, are forced to price their wares in accordance with the times. They realize that sales make the shop's livelihood and reputation and that the satisfied customer is one who will re .urn in those more prosperous years to come. Prices of all antiques have risen in these inflationary times, and dealers are having to compete price-wise with advanced collectors wbo have a steady cash flow and are ready, willing, and able to pay dearly for a rare and scarce item to add to their personal collection. Many smaller antique businesses have had to close their doors, especially in smaller towns. The day of the "ten cent millionaire" has passed. Many of these people are now classified as the "new poor" instead of en­ joying their upper middle-class status of only a few short years ago. Most have had a few extra hundred dollars a month to buy objects to feed their addiction for the “finer things" in life. Now most of us realize that the finer things are a warm comfortable home and food on our tables, and a job which provides enough money to pay for it. While there has been a general decline in antique prices in recent months, it is felt by many that this downward trend is long overdue. During the late 1970s, too many people became interested in antiques solely as an investment, and, while antiques are certainly one of the fin ♦ investments one can make, it is often tne une spent in hours of t esearch and the resultant acquired knowledge of a specific area of collecting that proves the most rewarding for the serious collector. Certainly the monetary value of antique by Catherine Lucas Gayla Brooks were honored for their bir­ thday by a dinner at the new home of Mrs. Marge Rearich on Irish Rd. Other guests at the dinner were Lucy Classic and Shirley Kilmer. The following Sunday, Betty Curtis’ daughter, Cindy, held a birthday dinner for her mother at her residence in Hastings. Betty’s mother. Lucy Classic, son Douglas Curtis, Tony and Linda Curtis from Jackson, Billy and G tendon Curtis of Woodland and Jim Mazag were the additional guests at the birthday dinner. Jim Cox was recently injured seriously in an accident in which he was caught between a tractor and a railroad box car while at work in Woodbury. The accident caused abdominal injuries that required exploratory surgery. During surgery, several blood vessels were repaired. Mr. Cox is in Pennock Hospital, recovering from the accident and surgery, but it is believed that he may be able to return to his home sometime this week. The Woodland Co-op Board met with some other key members last Tuesday night at the co-op to discuss redistributing some major responsibilities. Martha McCarthy agreed to take the presidency and do all she can in one day a week. Others agreed to fill in until a newsletter can be wriuen and mailed to all members and a general meeting can be held early in February at which time more member input can be utilized to finish tilling whatever jobs remain unfilled. The senior citizens, who had dinner at the Woodland Nutrition Site last Friday, were entertained by Herb Roberts from Hastings who played the guitar and sang songs. These dinners are served mid-day every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Woodland Eagles Club on Main St. Reservations can be made by calling Mrs. Galen Kilmer. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Stowell enjoyed a Gutwein Seed Corn group trip to Acapulco. Mexico earlier this month. They went with a group of farmers from Michigan, Indiana and Illinois. They spent the night of Jan. 3 in Chicago before flying to Mexico the next day. Mrs. Stowell said that they had a very great time and enjoyed watching the cliff divers, both in the daytime and the ones that dive at night with torches. She said that the authentic Mexican food of the region was not at all similar to what is served here in Mexican food places. There were no televisions in the motel, very few people spoke English, there were no English newspapers, and even the American music that they heard at a restaurant was sung in Spanish. She said that they could not com­ municate well enough with a telephone operator m get a call through home to find out what was going on at home and that their isolation from home was complete. While the Stowells were in Acapulco, a member of their touring party rescued another tourist from the undertow while swimming in the ocean. Local people told them that without the rescue, the lady would surely have drowned. The last night Doug and Susie were in Mexico, the seed company arranged a Mexican fiesta for the tour members. It included dinner and Mexican dancers who did native homeland fiesta dances. It was a very colorful and memorable evening. Zion Lutheran Church held its annua) membership meeting Sunday after morning services. A potluck dinner was enjoyed between services and the meeting. The meeting consisted of elections for the current year, budget planning, reports of the past year and planning for the present year. A benefit for Steve and Sue Allerding, parents of pre-mature Timothy Jon, was discussed along with future business. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Offley, both formerly of Woodland, flew to Los Angeles after Christmas and spent some time with her grandson, David Wellfare, and his family in Santa Ana, Calif. They recently returned to their home in Hastings. This does not imply that he was altogether wrong in so doing, as a rare and desirable antique never actually loses its monetary value. It only means that this practice keeps the collector cf modest means from enjoying the same power in buying. The term “advanced collector” is a social status symbol in the antique “lingo”. This signifies a very knowledgeable, very selective buyer who picks and chooses only the most beautiful and most rare treasures, perfect in quality. This type of collector buys for long-term investment. He doesn’t buy today with hopes of a quick sale tomorrow. He has the necessary knowledge to know that the rare items, with time, will net small fortunes. He also has the necessary capital to afford an opulent lifestyle, without having to turn items into quick cash for survival if the economy should falter or even collapse. He can afford to play the "waiting game’ . as he knows there will always be another “advanced collector” out there also ready, willing, and able to pay for the acquisition of a fine antique. He also knows economic “hard times” are the best time to buy from ether collectors whoare financially unable to keep the precious cache of goodies they had hoped to save for future investment. When you see an antique listed “‘for the advanced collector”, you immediately know it's very expensive and of rare quality. An advanced collector does not become so by haphazard buying. He must do research and study to know which items are of short-lived popularity and which are of long-term, ap­ preciable, monetary value. A collector’s age is also an important factor in his decision-making. A young collector can safely choose an item of more recent popularity, as he has a longer life expectancy and knows he will probably live enough years to see very considerable monetary appreciation in a collectible of quality. Here again. I stress quality. Whether the antique or collectible is of quality substance determines its potential for appreciation in coming years. This is the reason one often sees a much older antique or collectible priced far less, in comparison, than one of more recent vintage. It’s wiser to own one antique of good quality than a bushel of "junk”. CPR class to be held in Delton Classes in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation will be held Jan. 27 and Feb. 3 at the Delton Ambulance business office. The class is held in conjunction with the Michigan Heart Association and BPOH ambulance. Cost of the class is $5. and there Hastings student named to dean’s list Dan DenHartog of Hastings was named to the dean’s list at Hope College for the first semester of the 1982-83 school year. To be named to the dean's list a student must have a minimum 3.^ grade point average on a 4.0 (all A’s) scale. DenHartog is a senior. Hastings students named to Ball State dean’s list Michael R. Carlson of Hastings has been named to the fall quarter dean's list at Ball State University in Indiana. To qualify for the dean’s list an un­ dergraduate must earn a grade point average of 3.6 to 4.0 and carry 12 or more hours of academic work for college credit. Carlson is a sophomore at the school. is room for ten students. The class will be taught by Michael Mooney, registered CPR instructor for the Michigan Heart Association. Call 623-5402 for further information. Barry County residents plan Florida picnic Barry r Minty residents, living in Florida, will hold a picnic cn Feb. 23 at the Kiwanis Hall, 1401 21st Ave. West, Bradenton. Picnicers will start gathering at 10 a.m. to chat with friends. For many the visit with an acquaintance is a once-a-year occasion. A carry-in dinner is at noon, followed by entertainment and more talk Officers of the Bradenton - Barry County Picnic are Marion Cook, president, and Lottie Matthews, secretary. Story hour set for Saturday The Friends of the Hastings Public Library will host a winter story hour on Saturday, Jan. 22. from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the library. Beth Leppich will be reading. Pra- school thru 3rd grade children are invited. Illinois man is leading candidate for Charlton Park director post by Robert J. Johnston The superintendent of historic sites for the state of Illinois is the leading candidate for director of Charlton Park, members of the county Parks and Recreation Commission agreed. Saturday. The commissioners interviewed four candidates. Saturday morning, and said that they might interview a fifth. The four finalists were selected from 17 candidates interviewed by the personnel committee from 250 applicants. Interviewed were John Patterson, 36, of Springfield, Ill.; Gary D. Gillings, 27, cf Lennon, currently a private consultant in parks and recreation; Douglas Hough, 53, of Novi, former director of crafts, trades and manufactures at Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum. and Ronald R. Jordon, former supervisor of parks for Eaton County and currently employed in the Ingham County parte department. Patterson holds a bachelor’s degree in American history from the University of Alabama and earned a master's degree from the University of Connecticut in 1972. He has been employed with the Illinois Department of Conservation in the historic sites division since 1974. He worked at Old Sturbridge Village in Connecticut in 1971 and 1972 and was with the historical sites division of the Georgia Deoartment of Natural Resources in from September 1972 to March 1974. He told commissioners that he sees a need for more residences in the Charlton Park historic village and envisions a living history farm at the park. "You have more pressing problems, though." he said, "such as getting the buildings open more." He also said that he sees a need for more work with local schools and tapping the resources of nearby universities for park development. Patterson said that he is not a museum curator but "can speak any dialect of museum." He also said that even with a weak national economy, money is still available for development of historic sites. Gillings earned his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in 1981 in com­ mercial recreation, with a focus on marketing and advertising. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1978 from Michigan State’s Department of Parks and Recreation in planning and design. He also studied accounting at Western Michigan University from 1973 to 1975. Since leaving MSU, he has been working privately as a consultant to private and public recreation agencies in the state, .previously, he worked with Michigan State irofessors reviewing county parks in tiie state. He has done consulting work recently for the Michigan Travel Bureau's "Say Yes to Michigan" campaign and also with the Private Campground Owners Association. Gillings was raised on a 4,000 acre farm in the Thumb area of Michigan. During his career, he said that he has worked in con­ struction and managed landscape design crews. He told the park board that he sees a need for more promotion of Charlton Park, primarily to create more visibility in the metropolitan areas. Because of his lack of historical background, he said that he would turn to the resource people at nearby universities as development of the historical areas of the park progressed. Most of his parks related work has been in development of new parks or revamping of old sites, he said. As part of his graduate studies and in his consulting business, he has written a marketing workbook for small commercial recreation businesses, developed a strategic marketing plan for the Harley Hotel in Lansing, completed a feasibility study of a marina slip condominium project on Lake Michigan, done a marketing study for a northern -Michigan ski lodge, and written a planning and design standards booklet for the Cooperative Extension Service. Hough told commissioners he had spent 24 years in the museum field at Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum and at the Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg, Ont, run by the St. Lawrence Parks Commission. Hough helped to construct Upper Canada Village when build.ngs were being moved from areas that were to be flooded by the St. Lawrence Seaway. He was superintendent of restoration for the project from 1958 to 1961, then was supervisor of services for the village from 1961 to 1966. He served as curator of buildings and machinery from 1966 to 1973 before joining the staff at Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum as director of crafts and presentation. In 1981, he became director of crafts, trades and manufacturers. Hough said that at Upper Canada Village he was in charge of the work force and restoration of 40 buildings. He explained that tne village operated under the concept of a pre-1867 living village with a living farm. He left Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum, he said, after the appointment of new president led to disagreements over the operation of his areas. He saw a need at Charlton Park for more live exhibits and an opportunity for people to do things they would be able to find anywhere else. “It’s almost to the point of entertainment, though it has to be historically accurate,” he said. He also told commissioners that the park needed to be promoted in surrounding cities more through photographs, brochures and radio and television public service an­ nouncements Jordan was in charge of Lake Lansing North and Lake Lansing South parks in Ingham County, then became superintendent of parks for Eaton County in 1979. He John Patterson Gary D. Gillings Douglas Hough Ronald R. Jordon returned to the Ingham County parks staff earlier this year. He holds a bachelor’s degree in fisheries and wildlife management from MSU. He received an associate of science degree from Henry Ford College in 1974. Jordan attended a maintenance and management school at North Carolina State University in 1980 and 1981 and attended the Parks and Recreation Law Enforcement Institute at MSU in 1981 and 1982. He showed the commissioners a number of manuals and brochures he had written for the staff to complete maintenance work on the parks and said that he was strong on maintaining records of training and work completed. He also helped develop a list of park rules for patrons which were distributed at the admission gates. Jordon said that he was involved in con­ struction of Fox Park in Eaton County. He saw strong potential in Charlton Park’s water resources, which could be developed through fishing and boating. He saw a need for making the historical village "alive" and thought actual businesses could be operated in the village buildings, while maintaining the decor of the era. "You have to do something to make people want to come bacic,’' he said. 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Box B, Hastings, Ml. 49058 / �The Hostings Banner, Thursday, January 20, 1983 — Page 6 Hastings Kiwanis travelogue to feature Austrian Reflections LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BAR^Y MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE The real estate mortgage given by JAMES R. JOHNSON ond MARION L. JOHNSON, hus­ band ond wife, to THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICHIGAN. 107 North Grove, Delton. Michigan, under dote of February 10. 1977. ord recorded February 14. 1977. in Liber 229. Page 785. in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, is in default. The amount clowned to be due thereon at the date ol this Notice, for principal, interest and late charges is the sum of Thirty Six Thousand Five Hundred Eight and Twenty One Cents ($36 508.21) and no proceedings have been institut­ ed to recover the debt now re­ maining secured by said mort­ gage or any part thereof. NOW. THEREFORE. notice is hereby giver, that by virtue of the power of sole contained In said mortgage ond the statutes in such cose made ond provided, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the premises describ­ ed therein at public auction to the highest bidder, at the North entrance to the Barry County Court Building. 208 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan, thot being the place of holding the Circuit Court for said county, on February 14. 1983. at 2:00 In the afternoon. Eastern Standard Time, for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amounts due on said mortgage plus interest at 9'4% per annum, together with the legal costs, statutory attorney's fees ond also any taxes and insurance that said mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said -ole. The premises to be sold ot said sale ore situated in the Township of Barry. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described os follows: A parcel of land in the Northeast '4 of the Southwest '4 of Section I.TI N.R9W, described as: Commencing ot .he intersection of the centerline ol Pifer Rood and Gurd Road, thence south­ erly along the center of Gurd Rood 80 rods, thence Westerly ond perpendicular to Gurd Rood. 26 rods, thence'Northerly and’ parallel to Gurd Road. 36 rods, . thence Easterly and parallel toPifer Rood, 8 roas, thence Northerly and parallel to Gurd Rood. 44 rods to center of. Pifer Rood, thence Easterly along center of Pifer Rood 18 rods more or less to place to begin­ ning. Subject to any ond all conditions, restrictions. limitations and easements of record. The period of time allowed for redemption is one (1) year from the date of sole. RUTLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY COUMTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PMBUCHEHIIIC PUBUCATIOM NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No 18.657 Estate of MAURICE C. OSTROTH. Deceased. Last known address: 72C West Bond. Hastings. Mich­ igan, 49058. Social Security No. 384-12-1154. TO ALl INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February 3. 1983 at 9:30 a.m.. In the pro­ bate courtroom. Hastings, Mich­ igan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRiN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the peti­ tion of MARJORIE M. OSTROTH requesting that ELIZABETH H. PARKER be appointed Personal Representative of MAURICE C. OSTROTH who lived ot 720 West Bond Street, Hastings. Michigan, and who died 10/3/82: and re­ questing also that the will ol the Deceased dated 2/12/76 be admitted to probate. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally o by mail, io both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before April 14. 1983: Notice is further Eiven that the estate will then e assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. January 13, 1983 Elizabeth H. Parker. 720 West Bond Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Thomas J. Plochta. (P23705) 200 North Main Street, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858 Ph. (517)772-0911 1-20 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judg­ ment at Foreclosure entered by the Circuit Court lor the Coonty of Barry, State of Michigan, on the 17th day of December, 1982. In favor of NORMAN D. HUNTER. Plainlift’ in said cause, against ELWIN I. EPLER ond VIRGINIA EPLER. husband 4 wife, jointly and severally. Defendant* in said cause I shall offer for sale tq the highest bidder at a public auction to be held at the Eos’ front door of the.Court House in the City ol Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, on the 11th day ol February. 1983. at 2:00 p.m in the afternoon, all that certain piece or parcel of land situated ond being in the Town­ ship of Assyria. County ol Bony. State ol Michigan. and described as follows: The Northwest '/» of the North­ east '/■. ol Section 13. Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County. Mich­ DATED: December 26. 1982 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICHIGAN BY Rita L. Repko ITS: Attorney Howard & Howard 407 Kalamazoo Building Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616) 382-1483 TO: The Residents and Property Owners of the Township of Rut­ land. Barry County. Michigan, and any other interested citizens. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Rutland Township has estobished Industrial Development District No. 2 and has now received ond will consider an application for a Facilities Exemption Certificate for facilities to be constructed within said District. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thot the Township shqll meet at 7:30 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday. February 2. 1983, ot the Township Holl located within the Township cl Rutland on Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, to afford the Township Assessor, Supervisor ond a representative of each of the taxing units on opportunity to be heard with regard to said application. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thot os to the Rutland Township Indus­ trial Development District No. 2. the Facilities Exemption Certificate should be in the approximate amount of $540,244.14. based upon approx­ imate expenditures in total of $1,080,488.28. ALL person* including represei .atives ol assessing units receiving property taxes as col­ lected by the Township of Rut­ land are invited to attend sold Public Hearing ond to be heard Grtoining to said application ' the Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate. Fhyllls Fuller, Rutland Township Clerk 102 Tanner Lake Rd.. Hastings, Mich. 49058 948-2194 (1-27) igan. Dated: January 6. 1983 NORVAL E. THALER. Barry County Clerk DEBBIE S. BAKER. Deputy Clerk 2-10 SYNOPSIS OF THE REGUIAR MEETING OF THE PRAIREV1UE TOWNSHIP BOARD taMry 12,1*3 - Approve increase in Revenue budget by $3,628.03. Total Revenue 198.861.61. •Approve ’ authorization to allow perl time patrolman Gary Smith to operate police .vehicle and to approve compensation ot $3.35 per hour for 6 hours of work one weekend per month. •Approve termination of part time patrolman Mark Morine. •Approve grant payment of $6,350.00 to Del’on District lib­ rary for 1983/84. •Approve transfers and out­ standingbills. Janette Arnold. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck (1-20) PUBLIC NOTICE All persons ore hereby notified that the Fiscal 1982 Annual Report of Federal Revenue Sharing Expenditures for the City of Hastings, is available for public inspection. The report and supporting documentation from which the report was prepared are on file at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Fridoy. A-83-1 Z-83-1 Shiron Vickery, Hastings City Clerk From AR to R-3 (10 acres) r The beautiful country of Austria will be the topic of Tuesday's Kiwanis Club traveloque. Ken Wolfgang will narrate the film presentation. The travelogue will be held in Hostings' Central Elementary School at 8 p.m. STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION "The Hickory Telephone Company has filed with the Federal Government o Com­ pliance Assurance in which it assures the Rural Electrification Administration that it will com­ ply fully with all requirements of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Rules and Regulations of the Deportment of Agriculture issued thereunder, to the end that no person in the United Stoles shall, on the ground of race, color, or notional origin, be excluded from participation in. be denied the benefits of. or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in the conduct of its program and the operation of its facilities. Under this Assur- once, this organization is committed nol io discriminate against any person on the ground ol race, color or national origin in its policies and practices relatng to applica­ tions for service or any other policies and practices relating to treatment of beneficiaries and participants including rotes, conditions and extension of service, use of any of its facilities, attendance at and participation in any meeting* of beneficiaries and participants or the exercise of any rights of such beneficiaries and partici­ pants in the conduct of the oper­ ations of this organization." "Any person who believe* himself, or any specific das* of individuals, to be subjected by this organization to discrimin- January 11.1983 FIRST DAY — FORENOON The regular meeting of the Bony County Board cf Commissioners was called to order Tuesday. January 11. 1983. 9:30 a.m. by Chairman Paul Kiel. Roll call token, seven (7) members present, Cole­ man, Gordon, Hammond. Hoore. Kiel. Landon. McKelvey. At the beginning of the meeting all present stood ond pledged allegiance to the Flog. Moved by Hoore. support by McKelvey to approve the January 3. 1983 minute* as mailed. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Cjlemen to ap­ prove the Agenda as corrected. Motion carried Various correspondence was read to the Board by Chairman Kiel. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to send a letter of concurrence along with o copy of the reso­ lution from the Barry County Rood Commission to all Barry County legislators. Motion carried. Ted McKelvey was appointed as delegate and Rich London ollernate to Resource Conservation & Development Council by Chairman Kiel for a term of two years. Moved by Gordon, support by Coieman to affirm this appointment. Motion carried. Mov d by Hoare. support by Hammond that Marc Squier be appointed to the C.O.A. Board for a term of three years to December 31. 1935. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey that Mark Haines be appointed a* alternate to John Alnslie a* Assistant Civil Defense Director for the Equalization Department. Motion carried. Moved by Hoore. support by Coleman that Willard Baker. Dr. James Hogan and John Huntley be re­ appointed to two year terms on the Mental Health — DELINQUENT TAX BONDING — (Complete copy of resolution available for inspection at the Barry County Clerk's Office.) Roll coll vote, seven (7) yeas, Coleman. Gordon. Hammond. Hoore. Kiel. London. McKelvey. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Gordon that the Parks and Recreation Commission be directed io delay the extraction of gravel (including bringing in equipment) from Charlton Park until at least February 13. 1983. Roll call vo»e. seven (7) yeas Coleman. Gordon. Hammond. Hoare. Kiel. Landon. McKelvey. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to approve the Commissioner's payroll. $2,852.43 Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. couu. OFFICIAL. ZONINQ MAP NOTICE OF PUBL' 7 HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT County of Barry Notice is hereb- given that the Barry County Plonning/Zoning Commission will conduct a pubbe hearing on January 24. 1983 at 7:45 P.M. in the County Commissioners Room. County Annex Building. 117 South Broadway. Hostings, Michigan. The subject at the public hearing will be the con«ideration of the following amendment to the Barry County Zoning Ordin­ ance. Map Change Z-83-1 Request to rezone the follow­ ing described property: Ten acres of land as des­ cribed • The W 550 feet of the S 800 feet of the W > NE'. of Sec­ tion 11. T2N. RiOW on Mullen Road. Orangeville Twp.. Barry County. From AR to R-3 zone. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the amendment either verbally or in writing will be given the op­ portunity to be heard ot the above mentioned time and place. The amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection ol the Barry County Planning Office 117 S. Broadway. Has tings. Michigan between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday thru Friday Please phone Winifred Keller. Planning Director at 948-8081 for further Information. Norval E. Thaler. Barry County Clerk (1-20) Of course, if you are really fascinated by speed, not too far from Murau at Zeltweg, Styria, is the Austrian Grand Prix race track where you can spend one or two weeks taking race-driving lessons in European Formula cars. Imagine traveling at speeds in excess of 100 mph with the wind whistling by and with what you hope is a firm grip on the wheel. Wolfgang invites his audience to chat with him after his personally narrated per­ formance of “Austrian Reflections.” Other programs scheduled on the Kiwanis World Travel Series are “China and Her People" on Feb. 22 by Ray Green; and “Colorado Chuckldogue" on Mar. 15 by Stan Midgley. Tickets for the six programs are $10 and are available from Kiwanis members, many local businesses and at the ReminderBanner office. The tickets can be used with six ad­ missions at one show, one admission at six shows, two admissions at several shows, or any other combination. Student tickets are just $3. Single admission tickets for one show are available for $2 50 at the door. Barry- Eaton Board of Realtors to meet The Barry- — Eaton Board of Realtors will hear John Walker, a CP.A., speak on tax questions during its Jan. 27 meeting at 9 a.m. in Nashville. Among the questions to be discussed are: * what do I do about investment tax credit’, ‘ is it best to lease or buy your auto’, ‘ can you deduct “dutch treat" lunches', 'and now can money paid to a dependent be deducted’, along with others. Part of the program will include induction of new members. They are: Gregory Smith. Aleta Dornbos, Debora Lewis, John Durkovie, Jr., T. Robert Riley, Andrew Campbell, William Czinder, Nancy Martwig. Walter Martwig, Gordon Barlow, Steven Potter, Linden Steeby, Arley Nelson, Marvin Jackson, Mary Hall, Ray Hackworth, and J. Edward Alherton. Barry County Board of Commissioners Board. Motion carried. Reports were heard from various committees. Harry Adrounie was present and gave the board an update on the activities and accomplishments of the Solid Waste Committee. James Mshar. Engin­ eer, also spoke regarding Barry County landfills and tl.. Barry County Solid Waste plan. ’ Two representatives from the Barry County Recycling Group spoke to the Board about their activities to accomplish recycling of various waste products in and around Barry County. Moved by Gordon, support by Landen thet the Treasurer be authorized to deposit County funds in banks and financial institution* encompassed within Barry County. Roll coll vote, six (6) yea*. Gordon. Hammond. Hoare. Kiel. Landon. McKelvey, one (1) abstained. Coleman. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Hammond that the following resolution be adopted: i r r-1 ation prohibited by Title VI of the Act and the Rules and Reg­ ulations issued thereunder may. by himself or a represent­ ative. file with the Secretary of Agriculture. Washington. D.C. 20250. or the Rural Electrification Administration. Washington. D.C. 20250. or this organization, or all. a written complaint. Such complaint must be filed not later than 180 days after the alleged discrimination, or by such later date to which the Secretory ol Agriculture or the Rural Electrification Administration extends the time for filing. Identity of com­ plaints will be kept confidential except to the extent necessary to carry out the purposes of -***-the 1 20 Rules and Regulations.” Austria, a land that steps outside our normal hectic world, will be featured in the fourth travelogue in the Hastings Kiwanis Club’s World Travel Series, Tuesday, when Ken Wolfgang presents “Austrian Reflec­ tions’’. Wolfgang will personally narrate his program beginning at 8 p.m. at Central Auditorium in Hastings. Wolfgang says that Austria has given its people a caring for the quality and pace of their life, a talent “well worth in­ vestigating.” “It is also possible,” he says, for the visitor to par ticipate in the Austrian pace of living. Getting from place to place in Austria is relatively easy. The country is smaller than the State of Maine and modes of tran­ sportation are excellent. Even using your own two feet is not looked upon as being strange. Wolfgang says that if you want a restful and pleasant beginning to your stay, try a few days on a working farm. Here, the hectic pace of city life is unknown and you are immediately put in touch with the heart of Austria and her people. Another way to adjust to the slower paced "Austrian way’’ is to rent a horse-drawn gypsy wagon for a week and travel the steppes of Eastern Austria. “Do not worry about learning to say “whoa" to a horse in German,” Wolfgang says. "You will be given three hours of in­ struction before starting out with your gypsy caravan.” Then you are ready to weave your way through the many old world villages that cluster along the shore of strange Neusiedler Lake, a shallow salt-filled body of water that is never more than seven feet deep. It is almost entirely surrounded by thick reeds which area haven for numerous varieties of birds. Picking up the pace a bit, you might like a ride on one of the several narrow gauge steam-driven trains still operating throughout Austria. For a fee, you can participate to the fullest by actually being the engineer. A favorite of many is the train operating out of Murau in the Province of Styria. Rolling alongside the Mur River, you find the scenery magnificent as you pass through the fertile countryside dotted with castle ruins and onion-shaped church spires tucked in the shadows of snow-capped mountains. coat. WORK EXPENSE SALARY NO. SUE 3201 352.63 C. Coleman......... 352.63 B. Hammond 3202 352.63 3203 R. Hoare 352.63 3204 T. McKelvey . 75.00 46.92 352.63 3213 P. Kiel.................... 75.00 16.10 352.63 R. London.............. 3214 46.00 352.63 125.00 J. Gordon.............. 3217 109.02 2.468.41 275.00 Sub Totals: TOTAL: 2,852.43 Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to ap­ prove the Criminal Claims. $2 167.36. Motion corried by unanimous roll call. 1 Cappon Oil Co........................ 2 Butternut Bread 3 Detroit Pure Milk Co.......... .. 4 Vander Meaning Produce 5 Paramount Coffee Co........... 6 Norman's Inc......................... 7 Gordon Food Service............ 26.95 158.75 71.54 40.95 171.77 884.60 812.80 26.95 158.75 40.95 171.77 884.60 812.80 2167.36 2167.36 Moved by Gordon, support by Hommondio approve the Miscellaneous Claims. $11.726 22 ....................... — *” ” Motion carried by unanimous roll call. • Indicates 1982 ^loirns 805 46 805.46 1 Hastings Office Supplies* . 316.00 316.00 2 Hastings Sanitary Service . 2447 00 2447.00 3 IBM Corporation. 30 97 39.97 4 Eaton County Controller 1792.74 1792.74 5 Gaye Simmons.............. 320.50 320.50 6 Thomas A. Shins 600.00 600.00 7 Charles R. Stiles . 5.00 5.00 8 Judy H. Hughes 72.60 72.60 9 Burroughs Corporation* . 10 The Freeport News.............. 11 Reisterer & Voshell*............ 12 David M. Haley..................... 13 Robert Chamberloin............ 14 Linda R. Ntda........................ 15 V.W. Eimkke Associates... 16 Doubleacy Bros. & Co.......... 17 Barry Co. Abstract Office .. 18 Felpausch Food Center......... 19 Blain R. .McLeod................... 20 Mark Haines.......................... 21 Target Information.............. 22 West Publishing Co............... 23 Pros. Attys. Coord. Council* 24 Elsie B. Furrow..................... 25 The Hostings Bonner............ 26 The Reminder....................... 27 Codilloc Overall Supply .... 28 D.J. Electric Service............ 29 Gambles................................. 30 Welton sine.*..................... 31 Benjamin Electric*.............. 32 Floyd F Hydon*.................. 33 Purity Cylinder Gases.......... 34 Ketch-all Company............ 35 Snip & Anderson Co............... 36 Gregorys. Collins. D.0. ... 37 Wren Funeral Home. Inc.... 38 Quill Corporation*................ 39 Otis Hermenitt..................... 40 Doubleday Bros. & Co.* ... 41 Cynthia Poll.......................... 42 Dimmers & McPhillips......... 43 Siegel, Hudson, Gee, Etc. . ■. 44 Cereal Chy Office Supp* ... 45 Hastings Press. Inc.*.......... 46 Smith's Bus Equip.................. 47 Kenneth R. Rodant.............. 48 Hastings Office Supply .... 74.40 157.50 122.22 105.80 19.00 22.70 29.72 21.00 7.60 70.35 51.94 34.00 112.50 59.10 45.60 52.80 28.50 52.80 12.45 32.00 30.00 35.50 Local Ferris State | College student earns degree- 105.80 19.00 22.70 29.72 21’00 7.6O 70.35 7.15 51,94 34.00 112.50 59'10 45.60 52.80 28.50 52.80 12.45 32^00 30.00 73.00 70.72 25.00 300.00 316.13 16.56 1981.65 530.35 83.60 210.00 55.65 49.30 169.48 127.60 127.44 35.50 8.84 73.00 70.72 25.00 300.00 316.13 16.56 1981.65 530.35 83.60 210.00 55.65 49.30 169.48 127.60 127.44 $11,729.22 11,729.22 Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare to approve the prepaid checks in the amount of $306,807.37. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to approve and pay the bill from Mshar Kriscunas of $910.50 to be paid from Solid Waste Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to pay the bill from Health Department in the amount of $264.47. to be paid from Solid Waste Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to trans­ fer the budgeted first quarter payment of $47,500 to Barry-Eaton District HoaH'n Department. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare Io transfer $2 500 to D.P.W. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to trans­ fer S20.000 to Charlton Park. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to pay the invoice of $4,002.02 to Miller. Johnson. Snell & Cummiskey from Miscellaneous Appropriations • Legal. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to pay the invoice from Total Group Services. $15,899.50 for re-insurance ond administration, worker's compensation. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by Coleman, support by Gordon to ap­ prove the step-raise for Robert Freeman. Sheriff's Deportment, from six month Deputy $7.24 per hour, to one year Deputy $8.00 per houi. Motion carried. Raise is effective January 1'. 1983. Moved by Coleman, support by Hammond to approve the step-raise for Debbie Baker. County Clerk's Office, from T-06 six month $5.52 per hour, io T-06 one year $5.82 per hour. Motion carried. Raise is effective January 1. 1983. Moved by Coleman, support by Landon to approve the step-raise for Pamela Gibson, Drain Commissioner's Office, from T-06 six month $5.52 per hour, to T-06 one year $5.82 per hour. Motion carrieC. Raise is effective February 1. 1983. Moved by Coleman, support by McKelvey that the Property Committee be given authority to act in the distribution of desks. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Landon that the room on the second floor, north end of the Court* Building be designated temporarily as a Conference Room. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare thot repair of locks on Commissioner s desks be authorized as needed. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman, that $7,000 be transferred from General Fund to Airport Fund. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to approve the bill from the City of Hasting* to the Airport Fund in ihe amount of $2,371.08. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Landon to file all correspondence. Motion carried. Moved by Landon support by Gordon to recess to ____ January __ r____ 25._ 1983. ___ t 9 30 ......... a.m or the Call __ of the ChairMotion carried and meeting adjourned ot 11:35a m Paul Kiel. Chairman 1-20 " Dalman Mitchell, of 2757 Quakizik St, Hastings was among the 432 Ferris State College students who have completed the requirements for certificates, associate s, bachelors and doctoral degrees this fall quarter. ‘ —J Mitchell recived a bachelor of science degree in marketing. The fall graduates are eligible to participate in the **’ ’ offical commencement‘ ceremonies held on campus May 14. SUBSCRIBE to the... Hastings Banner Telephone... 948:8051 STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION "The Augusta Telephone Com­ pany has filed with the Federal Government a Compliance As­ surance in which it assures the Rural Electrification Administra­ tion that it will comply fully with oil requirements of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Rules and Regulations ot the Deportment ol Agriculture issued thereunder, to the end that no person in the United Stoles shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluaed from participation in. be denied the benefits of. or be otherwise subjected to dis­ crimination in the conduct of its program and the operation of its facilities. Under this Assur­ ance. this organization is com­ mitted not to discriminate ____ ____ r ,person ______ on ______ _ against any the ground of race, color or national ■ - ’ - in its --------------------*'— origin policies and1 — practices relating to applications for ser­ vice or any other policies and practices relating to treatment of beneficiaries ond participants including rotes, conditions ond extension of ser­ vice. use of any of its facilities, attendance ot and participation in any meetings of beneficiaries ond participants or the exercise ol any rights of such benefic­ iaries and participants in the conduct of the operations of this organization." "Any person who believes himself, or any specific class of individuals, to be subjected by this organization to discrimin­ ation prohibited by Title VI of the Act ond the Rules and Reg­ ulations issued thereunder may. by himself or a represent­ ative. file with the Secretary of Agriculture. Washington. D.C. 20250. or the Rural Electrification Administration. Washington, D C. 20250, or this organization, or all. a written complaint. Such complaint must be filed not later than 180 day* after the alleged discrimination, or by such later dole to which the Sec­ retary of Agriculture or the Rural Electrification Administra­ tion extend* the time for filing. Identity of complainants will be kept confidential except to the extent necessary to carry out the purposes of the Rules and Regulations.” 1-20 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING (See Map) Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Monday, February 14, 1983 at 7:45 p.m. at the Council Chambers in the City Hall, Hastings, Michigan on an adoption of Ordinance No. 177, an amendment to the Zoning Map that will change a parcel of land being 50 acres lying between the Taffee Addition and Country Club Drive and on the South by State Rd., (see map) from RS, Suburban Residential District to R-R, Rural Residential District. This would change the minimum lot size from 100 ft. of frontage & 15,000 sq. ft. of lot; to 150 ft. of frontage & 44,000 sq. ft. of lot. The minimum house size would change from 1,000 sq. ft. to 800 sq. ft. Also this would allow the keeping of farm animals or fowl; except within 50 ft. of adjoining nonfarming property. This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of Act 207, Public Acts of 1921 as amended. Sharon Vickery, C.ty Clerk R-R ; D-2 �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, January 20, 1983 — Page 7 County Beat: Nashville council rules that homes within 200 feet must hook up to sewer lines by Susan Hinckley Nashville village officials Thursday reiterated that, by law, homes within 200 feet of the new municipal sewer collection lines must hook up to the system. Recent requests by individual homeowners for exemptions from the law prompted the official stand. At Thursday’s council meeting, Village Clerk Susan Corkwell read a tetter from Ray Obreiter, assistant district director for Farmers Home Administration, the federal agency which loaned funds for Nashville’s recent sewer expansion project, Obreiter wrote, in part: “One of the con­ ditions of the loan was that the Village of Nashville certify that the local ordinance required mandatory use of the system and that the ordinance would be vigorously en­ forced.” He referred to the village's sewer use ordinance which in sections 3 and 4 of Article Il and section 2 of Article III requires mandatory hookup. Roughly one-third of the approximately 180 new users, who were required by law to connect to the system by Nov. 1, 1982, did not meet that deadline. At that time, the council began granting extensions up to six months on individual ap­ peal from homeowners. An “easy pay” plan was established earlier by the council for those *inable to meet the initial $600 hookup fee. Commencing Nov 1, all potential users of the new system began receiving monthly billings of S9.05 for the sewer charge. Of that amount, $7.90 is for commodity use and $1.15 is designated for the water maintenance fund. Officials said it is necessary to start collecting the fees in order for the village to meet their financial obligations on the new system. Present at the meeting was Mrs. Gloria Goodner of 401 E. Francis Street, who is seeking an exemption from hookup because it is unclear whether the new line is at a level low enough to serve both floors of her home. “Personally, I think our line is too high (to serve the Goodner residence),” said Trustee Robert Fueri, Jr. "The village is going to have to prove we can give service to the home.” Fueri said he and project engineer Steven Heilman had visited the site but that a determination of service potential could not be made until spring. The council agreed to grant Mrs. Goodner an extension to May 1 but said she must begin paying the $9.05 monthly charge, retroactive to November. The payments will be refunded if a determination is made that the home cannot be served by the system. "We have to vigorously pursue all hookups of homes within 200 feet of the system,” said Hughes. "If not, the village will suffer severe penalties." In other business Thursday, the council: - Agreed unanimously to assume ownership of School Street, which runs ad­ jacent to Fuller Street Elementary School. The roadbed has been maintained by the village but owned by Maple Valley School District. Incorporating the road into the village street system will allow Nashville to include it in the total for which state Act 51 monies are received for maintenance. The school district will retain ownership of land on either side of the roadway. - Heard an update by officials of Charter Tele- Communications, Inc , on that firm’s progress in furnishing cable TV service to Nashville. The company expects to meet a May 13 deadline on their consent agreement with the village. Charles Leonard, charier vice president, said the firm plans to launch its initial adverting campaign in Nashville in about 30 days. - Set 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 as the date of a public hearing on proposed use of ap­ proximately $18,000 in federal revenue sharing funds for the 1983-84 fiscal year, and 7 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 24, as the public hearing on actual use of the funds. Both meetings will be at the Community Center building in conjunction with regular council meetings. The proposed 1983-84 village budget also will be presented at the Feb. 24 hearing. - Approved Marsha Ainslie, Joyce Koetje, Janice Mason, and Debbie Morawski as the election board for Nashville’s Feb. 21 Primary and March 14 general election. Vermontville firm will soon produce computer-age device by Susan Hinckley Becoming the manufacturing arm for a New Jersey firm’s production of an in­ novative computer-age device may prove to be a "shot in the arm” for Vermontville’s Michigan Magnetics, Inc. According to Vice President Bernard Killinger, the Magnetics company is “one of the few survivors" of the magnetic recording industry in the United States. Founded in 1954 by Charles Murphy of Hastings, the Vermontville plant al its peak 20 years ago had 180 employees. Today, there are 45 workers with 30 others on lay-off. The operation closed twice before the company was bought in 1971 by John French of New Jersey; Killinger of rural Ver­ montville; Walter Jemison of Woodland and Malcolm Fox of Charlotte. Principal stockholder is French, who soon will move into a home he is renovating at Algonquin Lake near Hastings. It is he who is largely icsponsible for introducing the new venture in which Michigan Magnetics will produce computerized battery analyzers for Battery Data Systems, Inc. (BDS) of Boonton, New Jersey. BDS is a privately held company in which French is vice president. Corporate headquarters will remain in New Jersey. According to Killinger, the decline of the magnetic recording industry was precipitated by discovery and development of other ways to record and permanently file information through solid state technology and the micro chip. He also cites Japanese competition as a blow to the American in­ dustry. Killinger and the other Michigan Magnetics stockholders believe diver­ sification is the answer. "Our job was to find other products that are part of the new technology,” notes Killinger. "We are a small company, so we Thornapple Township Board opposes summer tax collection for school rhornapph ownship board has advised the MiddlevL school system of their op­ position to any summer tax collection. By a 3 — 2, the board approved a motion, stating it “does not wuh to collect the summer levy". Approving the motion were: Fred Rock, Bill Getty and Andy McKeown. Opposing it were: Don Boysen and Donna Kenyon. Under a new state law, passed in December, school districts can split their tax collections, getting half their revenues in winter and the rest in summer. Thomapple Kellogg’s school ooard will decide at a Jan. 31 meeting whether or not to have a summer levy “The board (with the motion) wished to advise the school of their opposition to the concept of summer taxes," said clerk Donna Kenyon. Kenyon said she fell the motion was “premature", prompting her ‘no’ vote, but said the majority felt a summer levy this year would cause difficulties to local tax­ payers and the township. "I sent a letter, informing the school board of that decision," said Kenyon. One of the difficulties a summer levy would cause, she pointed out, was the in­ creased work load for the township treasurer. The Optima 3, a computerized indust­ rial battery aralyzer, will be made at Vermontville's Michigan Magnetics plant for Battery Data Systems of Boonton, N.J. A patent is pending on the device, designed and developed by BDS pres­ ident James Reed. (Photo supplied) barriers. The watershed area would cover 63,000 acres. Township officials also appointed three persons to two-year terms on the board of review. They are Richard Broddeck, Pal Eckman, and Orvin Moore. The new ap­ pointees will attend a training session in two weeks. The first board of review session is March 3 — 4. Clerk Sharon Bishop also informed of­ ficials from Maple Valley, Hastings and Lakewood school districts and the Barry, Ionia and Eaton intermediate districts of the townships willingness to collect a summer levy. A new state law allows a school district to collect midyear taxes if it wishes. Hastings Township to decide on this summer’s road repair, maintenance plan Representatives from the Hastings Township Board met this week with county road commission to decide on priorities for road repairs and maintenance during the warm weather months. Township clerk Juanita Slocum said a tight budget, coupled with financial obligations to the fire and ambulance departments, would limit funds available for upcoming road projects. She said, however, past efforts have left the township roads in good shape. “We don’t have any real bad roads," she said.“We’ve been keeping them up. I haven’t had any complaint from a resident about a bad road this year.” The road commission is expected to give the township a list of its repair and main­ tenance priorities. The township and com­ mission will then determine what projects can be undertaken. In other action, the clerk informed officials from Hastings and Maple Valley school districts and the Barry and Eaton in­ termediate districts of the township's decision to collect a summer levy. A school district, under a new state law, can choose to split its tax collection, levying half in the summer. If you see news in the making, call the Banner, and let us know... 948-8051 strengthen Michigan Magnetics’ positic n in the community and the area. "Michigan is desperately trying to have people regard it as a high technology state," observes Killinger. "We would like to think this (new venture) is our part of saying ‘Yes' to Michigan.” tne& in The Hastings Banner Give cupid a helping hand with a LOVE LINE in The Hastings Banner. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to The Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml. 49058. A special column will appear in the February 10th issue Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, relatives, teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would like to say THANKS for being so nice. The cost is "lovingly low" just *1.00 for 10 words (additional words 5’ each). Payments MUST accompany your message, or be paid prior to publication. Barry Township available for tax collection The Barry Township Board has passed a resolution, stating it would be available to collect summer taxes for a school district, if that district chose to have a midyear levy. Under a new law, school districts can now decide whether or not to have summer lax collections. There are five school districts that Barr} Township is part of- Delton and Gull Lake school districts, Barry and Kalamazoo in­ termediate districts, and the Kalamazoo Valley Community College district. Baltimore Board of Review appointed COMPOSE YOUR OWN VALENTINE MESSAGE.. ITS EASY TO DO!!! Here are just a few exampies... '’h'oondOod The Baltimore Township Board reap­ pointed its three-member board of review at the January township meeting. Returned to two-year terms were: Robert Foster. Alleyne Warner and Gerald Sexton. The board of review- which hears appeals on property lax assessments- holds its first meeting in early March. we /Ove y olwav. o’ "•» "““S'”5 d°¥ °"d n'9b’' G^-v°°,oZh.-"<‘ ' ,o”¥OU’° , -•’h:re J,m ond Ju|i# vonIOfn>'9o/ You are the best teacher I have hod. > I tould in /our c|o„ „bm| the next year, and the next. *'chord Killinger concedes that Michigan "is not the best place to do business,” but said the decision to say "yes" to Michigan actually was made three years ago when Magnetics stockholders decided to buy the physical plant at Vermontville, which they had been leasing, and continue their operations in "this semi-hostile climate.” The Michigan Magnetics plant at Vermontville soon will house a new and diver­ sified industry In addition to the firm's current production of magnetic recording heads, an operation which currently uses only two-thirds of the 26,000 sq. ft. facility on Third Street. \Maple Valley News photo by Susan Hinckley) Surprise Your Valentine with... Yvonne. What’s happening? Sandra McCarthy, one of the 45 employees presently working at Michigan Magnetics, assembles a recording head for use in a dictaphone. Other products now made at the plant include magnetic heads for use in tape recorders, credit card readers, key card locks, and equipment supplying recorded music on planes and trains. cAimed &or The Heart Castleton Township Board supports proposed ‘soil erosion control’project Castleton’s township board en­ thusiastically gave support to a proposed project to curtail soil erosion into Thornapple Lake. Joe Lukasiewicz, District Conservationist for the U.S. Dept, of Agriculture Soil Con­ servation Service, told the board of efforts to start a watershed project, aimed at deterring the loss of soil into the lake during heavy rainfalls or from flooding by Mud Creek. Lukasiewicz said that, with support from local officials in a three-county area, his department would seek available federal funds. Those monies, it obtained, would be used to finance various erosion prevention projects such as installing tiling and can’t go out and tackle companies like IBM." The answer may well be the Optima 3, on which production is slated to begin by April 1 at the Vermontville plant The unit is designed to test industrial batteries commonly found on electric vehicles, such as forklift trucks, and bat­ teries used in stationary applications in such places as power and telephone substations and nuclear power plants. Researched and developed by James Reed, president of Battery Data Systems, Inc., the Optima 3 can be used to detect premature cell failure, lest new batteries at incoming inspection to insure compliance with manufacturer s specifications, allow replacement of faulty cells before per­ manent damage occurs, test repaired bat­ teries to insure valid repair, test battery capacity to determine appropriate sizes for existing equipment, and insure that a battery will perform properly to avoid premature failure, down-time or damage to equipment. "Nothing on the market now can do the job in the scope that Optima 3 will,” says Killinger. He sees it as an exciting new concept with virtually no competition. The units sell for $12,500, but cost of replacing an industrial battery can be as much as $3,000, notes Killinger. With market research completed, the Optima 3 now is being demonstrated to prospective buyers in the East. BDS expects to develop related products, such as com­ puterized car battery Usters. The potential is exciting to officials at Michigan Magnetics where annual sales presently are just under one million dollars. Killinger attributes the decision to bring the BDS operation to Vermontville to the fact that plant facilities and equipment are available without any capital outlay; that management personnel are already in place without duplication of staff; and that the area has potential for expansion. There will be no physical addition to the Vermontville plant at this time, since the Magnetics operations is using only twothirds of the 26,000 sq. fl. facility at present, but the company owns sufficient adjacent land if expansion were necessary, said Killinger. "This (move) represents a commitment on the part of Mr. French to become established in this part of Michigan," adds Killinger. Within the past week, French also has brought to the Michigan Magnetics plant another New Jersey firm, Gemco, Inc., of which he is principal stockholder. Considered a “sister industry” to Michigan Magnetics, Gemco, based at Fairfield, New Jersey, also manufactures recorder heads but the product is of a more sophisticated line, being used in professional recording equipment. Killinger said that the chief operator of Gemco will come to Vermontville from New Jersey to train present Michigan Magnetics employees in production of the Gemco line. He added that neither the BDS or Gemco operations will mean "an influx of jobs at present,” though ultimately more help may be needed. The BDS work will be mainly assembly, he notes. All personnel at Michigan Magnetics are hired through MESC, which does the screening of applicants, explains Killinger. He feels the new venture is going to Jimmy. 3rd. grade Room 210 �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. January 20. 1983 — Page 8 THE MUSEUM PART FOUR by Keith Mead As one enters the park at the south en­ trance and passes “The Stone" and proceeds down the hill east, on the left will be seen a group of swings. The original swings and "teeter boards” were donated to Chariton Park in 1937 by Miss l^ena Heidleman, the then elderly lady and former teacher, who was a sister of Mrs. Hamilton Munn. The Munn’s farm on Center Road was across the road, south, from the Cnarlton farm, west. Mr. Hamilton Munn came to America from Ireland many years ago as did the Gillespies and Cogswells, early settlers in this area. The Munns and Charitons were neighbors and friends for many years. Mr. Munn's gold watch is in the museum. As you proceed east, on the right are the living quarters and workshop built by Charlton in 1950-1951. On the left are the stone restrooms built in 1958 by Albert G. Conklin, a local Hastings stonemason. This case displays a collection of woodworking tools used by early Michiganders. This late 1940’s picture shows flood­ ing in the western section of the pork. In the rear can be seen the partially completed museum. Charley Shellenbarger, also a cement contractor, worked on it, too, along with Mr. Charlton, Carroll Cutler, Harold Sherry and, of course, myself. Due to the large crowds attending Pioneer and Indian Picnics, steam and gasoline engine shows, the original facilities were no longei adequate. The two original restrooms built in 1936-37 are now being used fastorage. Additional wells were driven then using the well rig I just restored. We drove six wells on the park at that time. The museum then is easily seen ahead and northeast. The museum construction was started in 1944 by John Youngs, an excellent stonemason. He had in the early 1900s built Irving’s father, Frank Charlton’s, stone house on Center Road, which is still standing as a beautiful example of the stonemason's art. Later in the early 1920s, he built a stone workshop on the 160 acre farm Charlton purchased from Robert Martin. Due to the war in 1944-45, help was scarce, as was county money for park purposes. In 1946, not too much had been done on the museum, and John Youngs quit in 1946. Charlton then hired a stonemason from the north, a Clarence Martin from the Lake City area, brought down here by my father-inlaw, Earl Wallace. He did not last at the job very long, a week or two at most Then Charlton hired Peter Eckman, who, in time, finished the stone work. In about 1950. the museum was enclosed enough to move in and setup many of the artifacts, relics and machines of which there are many. The blacksmith shop, cooper’s shop, carpenter shop, flower and feed mills, etc. were setup. As time passed, glass cases, racks and shelves were built to display the guns, Indian relics, clocks, watches, dishes, and thousands of other articles of another day. Richard Jacobs of Jacobs Pharmacy Displays in the museum using Charlton's collection and later additions detail the coming of man into Michigan. This case shows equipment used by fur traders during their era of settlement in the state. This dugout canoe was made by a Potawatomi Indian Thomas Issac about 1870. Some old-timers can remember playing on the canoe in the Thornapple River. ■« JI Fashions of the turn of the century are displayed in the museum. Order The Club When you order The Club you get a whole menu of banking and consumer services for the price of a regular checking account. We've added a list of ingredients that make The Club your best buy in banking. You'll get unlimited checking, personalized club checks, $10,000 in accidental death insurance, a quarterly newsletter packed with information on our program of consumer discounts— on travel, entertainment, products and special services. And more. ‘ And all the extras of The Club come to you for one low monthly fee—about the same as you may already be paying in service charges for regular checking! Order The Club. We put a lot of good things together to whet your appetite for better banking. 241 West State at Broadway AH deposits insured up to 400.000 ...in Hastings MEMBER FDIC and others donated glass showcases and many artifacts which I helped to load and put in the museum. Several organs, spinets and other early musical instruments were on display. A gun from the Civil War used by an honor guard over Abraham Lincoln’s body is in the collection. The works of a town clock are also there. The third floor was later setup withearly pioneer furniture, beds, dressers, commodes, and the quilts, blankets, etc. of that time, with pictures and books of the early homes. In the adjacent log building built from railroad ties from the C.K.&S. Railroad, long gone, are the threshing separators, engines, tractors, horsepowers, dog and goat powered treadmills, buggies, cutters, wagons and horse or ox drawn farm equipment. This building was built in 1950. After Mr. Charlton died in June, 1963,1 no longer mowed or worked on the park, only shortly before the last steam show in July. James Conner, administrator of Charlton’s estate, and Orville Cutshaw, Barry County Road Commission engineer, asked if I would seal the museum windows and build a fence around the log building to shut them all off, which I did. The museum was kept closed for several years while Mr. Charlton’s will was in litigation in the courts for about five years. I worked half days on the park as my regular job was 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. I was asked to testify in the courts under oath on occasion and I gladly did all I could do. There was a rather radical turnaround in January, 1967 which allowed the park control to be given to a Park Commission. I was appointed supervisor of the grounds, but due to my own work. I resigned early. My only interest was to see that capable, responsible, qualified people would operate the park and museum; people who are interested and trained in the handling of artifacts, relics, history and who would carry on and per­ petuate the work and memory of Mr. Charlton I have been asked by those knowing of my long association with Mr. Charlton what he would think of it all now. Irving would have been disappointed in having the property in litigation so long, and having his beloved walnut trees cut, as Irving had his own ideas how things should be done. 1 am sure there would be other things not altogether agreeable to him. However, he would be very pleased to have the boat laui.ching and bathing beach so well planned and developed. He would be most happy for the acquisition and setting of all the buildings and village setup, also the well planned folk festivals, antique, auto and engine shows, and the purchase of the additional land adjoining the park. He would be very im­ pressed by the interest shown by the many prominent people and the time and other valuable things donated to the operation of it. For many years, he explained and talked to school groups coming to the park, and that is being carried on now in a very competent manner by those in charge. As to paying an entrance fee to get in and use the park, I am not sure as to his reaction, as he never wanted to charge an admission fee. But today there are more and better facilities and more to see and do. It all costs money to maintain and keep in repair, so tor the nominal charge, I believe it very fair. I am sure there are some things that would not meet w-ith his approval but everyone does not think alike or there would be no park or museum. Wayland bank holding company formed The Wayland-based United Community Financial Corp, was formed Jan. 14 into a "one bank” holding company. United Financial and its wholly-owned subsidiary, United Community Bank, are headqua-tered in Wayland. The ownership and directors of United Financial remain the same for United Bank as before the acquisition transaction. A.H. J jhnson is chairman of the board and chief executive officer of United Financial. William Rupp serves as president and Ar­ thur C. * ohnson is executive vice president, secretary and treasurer of the $54 million holding company. The flexibility of multi-bank expansion opportunities, as well £S the ability to augment traditional banking services with ncn-bank financial services, are primary reasons for the change in corporate struc­ ture, bank officials said. United Bank currently operates eight offices throughout Western Michigan and has acquired properties for expansion in the greater Grand Rapids area. Kentwood, Plainfield Township and Wyoming offices are planned fur opening in 1983 and 1984. �The Hostings Bonner, Thursday, January 20, 1983— Page 9 ‘Doing homework9 important when appealing property tax assessment by Steve Horton Few, if any, persons like to pay taxes, whatever the amount. And, if you chatted with most properly owners, you’ll most likely hear that their taxes are "too high”. That above complaint nc doubt greeted a good number of tax notices that were send in December to Barry County property owners. While most persons will limit their reaction to the groans, others may feel they have a "legitimate’’ complaint and choose to appeal their assessment-- that assessment sup­ posedly being 50 percent of the "true cash value” of the property. Appearing before your township board of review is the opening step for an appeal, but "doing your homework” by having relevant information on hand can greatly improve your chances once there. That’s the advise of Barry County Equalization Director John Ainslie. "The ones who do their homework (before ap­ pearing at a board of review) have the best chance of getting their assessment reduced," Ainslie explained. He noted though that a board of review can also raise an assessment, along with leaving it as is. Townshipboard of reviews will be meeting on March 14-15. The qualifying word for a successful ap­ peal is "legitimate". It should be based strictly on the validity of the property tax assessment. A board of review has no authority over setting the tax rate or over "how" the tax monies are used. "The purpose of a board of review is to equalize the tax roll," said Ainslie, "to make sure taxes are equalized between neigh­ bors." That means similar types oi‘ properties should be assessed at similar values Local township and city assessors (usually the supervisor in the case of townships) use the age of the nouse. size and type of con­ struction, the number of rooms, the size of the lot. the neighborhood in which the house is located, and the usual selling price for properties with similar characteristics as criteria in determining an assess ment. Inflation, causing an overall increase in property values, is another contributing factor. The fact that a person feels their taxes are "too high" or "are going up all the time" is not a good basis for appeal. A person must instead show that the assessor’s judgment of the property’s value was in error. An error wrjd include: valuing the home way above the actual market value, assessing the home above identical or similar ones, listing inaccuracies in the structural appraisal on the house (such as noting an unfinished basement as remodeled). or making a mistake in com­ puting the assessment. If a person feels their assessment is "too high", then theyshould document supporting evidence. The first step is to determine the actual market value or "true cash value" of the property, then compare that figure with the assessor’s judgement. Recent purchase of the property at a lower price would be the clearest evidence. The other method would be to find out the recent sales prices for properties of comparable size, construction, age, location, style and other factors. “A person appealing their assessment should gain information on similar houses sold in the area within the last year-and-ahalf." Ainslie said. “Preferably figures closest to the present." In the case of possible inaccuracies with the property’s description or of a mistake in computing the tax figure, property tax records should be checked. They are public information and records of appraisal must be made available upon request at the assessor's office. While various criteria can determine an increase in assessment, most are caused by inflation (rising values) in the housing market. The state tax commission, working with the county equalization department, and the equalization department working with a township assessor determine “how much" of an overall increase (or factor) should be put on the existing roll. If it is determined by the state tax com­ mission or the county equalization depart­ ment that assessments for a particular area need to increase, then it is up to the local assessor to decide “how” and "where" that increase is spread out. Deciding on an increase involves "give and take" between the county equalization department and a local assessor, said Ain­ slie. The county’s totals are, in turn, reviewed by the state tax commission "I don’t try to be big brother on this (in­ creasing a township’s tax total)," he said. “We sit down and try to reach an equitable amount," he said. He also noted that the state commission does not arbitarily raise a county’s required tax total. "They have to have good justification for putting a factor on,” he explained. . Ainslie said he uses current market data, such as real estate sales figures, as the basis for an overall appraisal or for “what" a particular clasJfication of property should be assessed. Last year’s taxes in Barry County in­ creased an average of seven percent for residential property and 5*4 percent for agricultural property. "That increase was based on information as of Dec. 31, 1981,” Ainslie said. “This year’s figures are not completed yet, but should reflect the leveling off of property values. The bad times have Dividends paid to Michigan vets Insurance agent earns certification Larry Neil, a member of the Community Service Acceptance Co. in Hastings, has achieved certification from the Federal Crop Insurance Corp, to sell and service insurance coverage on wheat, barley, grain sorghum, com, soybeans, and oats. According to William A. Badgley, Director of the Indianapolis Field Operations Office of the FCIC, "Neil earned the certification by participating in an intensive training program recently conducted in Toledo, Ohio and successfully passing examinations that required a knowledge of all aspects of the federally-backed insurance program." The training and testing program was initiated in the fall of 1982 to assure a high level of professional competency among private insurance agents who offer Federal Crop Insurance to farmers in their com­ munities. Federal Crop Insurance policies, which provide coverage against all unavoidable causes of loss, are designed to offer farmers an affordable way to protect the substantial sums of money which must be invested and risked to produce a crop. The insurance can also assure a source of income to repay outstanding production loans and to meet fixed expenses such as taxes and mortgage payments. To make the coverage as economical as possible, the Federal Government currently pays up to 30 percent of the premium cost. TRIAD CATV and HBO present Ree^ 11^^' stabilized the market.” Those figures should be completed by next month, he said. If a person appears before a board of review and is turned down, but still feels they have a justifiable complaint, then an appeal can be made to the stale tax tribunal. The tribunal is separate from the tax commission. Because of cuts in state government, a hearing may take two tc three years, said Ainsle. “They’re understaffed." he ex­ plained. Usually around 20 persons from the county take their appeals to the tribunal each year. There is no fee charged on an appeal if the property is a primary residence or a farm. A secondary residence or factory does require a fee, however. Ainsle felt tribunal members were "very good judges and referees". “They base their judgements on good information," he said. “In the last four years I haven’t seen them make a bad decision." An individual *ax bill is computed by multiplying the assessed valuation times the local tax rate. That rate is usually referred to as the millage. A mill, in turn, is $1 in tax for every $1000 of assessed valuation- meaning a $10,000 assessment with 50 mills would leave a Lax bill of $500 or $50 for every $1000 of assessed valuation. Barry County residents automatically pay 15 mills which is allocated to the schools, county government, townships, and in­ termediate school district. The four villages and City of Hastings receive guaranteed millage amounts which are determined by statute and charter. Any additional millage— such as school bond issue or extra operational funds— must be voted on by the public. The bulk of local property tax money goes to the local school districts. Over $20 million will be paid to 124,296 Michigan veterans during 1983 as a result of dividends declared by the Veterans Ad­ ministration on insurance policies. Gordon Clowney, regional office director of the VA in Detroit, said these veterans have kept their GI insurance in force since their disenarge from the service. The record high dividend was made possible because of lower than expected death rates among policyholders and improved interest earnings on the insurance funds' investments. No application for the annual dividend is needed, downey said. Each policyholder will receive the dividend in the month of the anniversary of the individual policy. In Michigan 1,694 World War I veterans will receive $389,Ou) in dividends; 98,619 World War II veterans will receive $17,902,000; 19,186 Korean War veterans will receive $1,364,000, and 4,797 veterans holding Veterans Reopened Insurance policies will receive $516,000. Dividends differ under each program depending on the amount of insurance, age, plan selected and length of time the policy has been in force ,ne^°'S ,toes’r' elfMa sMo«»*G DON'T MISS IT TRIAD CATV 305-C S. Church HASTINGS 948-2600 © 1983 Home Sox Office. Inc All Rights Reserved supporting data to back up your claim. (Bonner photo) Lower property assessment possible in hardship cases Property owners, suffering during the current economic times either from loss of job or dwindling income, can appeal to their township board of review for a lower assessment. The “hardship exemption" clause is available to qualified persons under state law. Barry County Equalization Director John Ainsle said applicants should bring a financial statement, with supporting evidence, detailing current assets, current income, a breakdown of living expenses, and other information, to the board of review. The board can then choose to lower the applicant’s assessment. The process is done on a year-to-year basis. Ainsle said a property owner should have "good data” and added the appeal was confidential. • The hardship exemption is mostly used by non-senior citizens and disabled persons.” said Ainsle. He explained that older citizens have the "circd r breaker" available in their state income tax that gives them a break in their property taxes. What would you do if you won $2,000,000? ' ' I Barry- Eaton health district Barry Office: 110 West Center Street. Monday, Jan. 24 - Immunization Clinic, 8:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25 - Medicaid Screening, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 26 - W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; V.D. Clinic, 10 a.m. • 12 noon and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 27 - W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday. Jan. 28 - W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p m.. Special Events: Childbirth preparation classes, seven weeks. Starts Feb. 3 through March 17. Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: $15, depending on ability to pay. Phone: 945-9516. co""” Local township boards of review will be holding hearings on appeals to property tax assessments on March 14—15. 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Simply sign A00000 - 000 the backs of three non­ winning Tic Tac Two tickets and mail them in one envelope, by first class mail only, to: Tic Tac •nc TAC TWO Thao Grand Drawing, Gwo l Lansing, Ml 48Qlf). Be sure to print your name and address legibly on outside of envelope’. You’re going for the big one-$2,000,000! MICHIGAN LOTTERY SUPPORTS EDUCATION. The instant game with the biggest Grand Drawing ever! For additional information on this game and its odds, send a self-addressed. stamped envelope to: Tic Tac Two Information, P.O. Box 30023, Lansing. MI 48909. �The Hastings Bonner, Thursday, January 20, 1983 — Poge 10 Grand Ledge sends Saxons down to fourth straight defeat, 68-60 by Steve Vedder The Capital Area Conference in Lansing has long been recognized as one of the premiere basketball leagues in the state. And while Grand Ledge is not recognized as a major factor in deciding that league's title race, the Cornels, like everybody else in the CAC, can play basketball. On Tuesday night, the Comets proved that fact as they handed Hastings its fourth straight loss, 68-60. Grand Ledge’s Ken Conley, a tall and skinny Jeaper, was the major thorn in the Saxons side on this particular night. The redhaired senior tossed in 30 points for the Comets, many of which coming at critical times in the game when Hastings seemed to be trying to make a run at Grand Ledge. Hastings coach Denny O’Mara was philosophical about the loss. “I didn’t think we got beat by a bad team." he said. The Comets broke open a relatively close game in the third quarter. With the Comets clinging to a 32-28 halftime lead, they proceeded to outscore Hastings 22-13 in th? third period and the Saxons could get no closer than six points the rest of the way. Conley was personally responsible for 12 of his team's 22 third quarter points. “There were three of four minutes of just terrible play for us," said O’Mara of the third period. "But we came back and I really can’t fault the kids. "There were several times in that quarter where we came down the floor and lost our composure.” Grand Ledge held its biggest lead of the game, 54-41, after three periods. But. as O’Mara said, the Saxons came back. They cut the lead to six, 58-52, on a long range jumper by Bruce Martin, but Grand Ledge countered with a free throw and a jumper by Conley to up its lead to 61-52 with two minutes left. A pair of Mark Brown jumpers were sandwiched around another Grand Ledge basket to make the score 65-58, but Brown proceeded to foul out and the game was all but over. The first couple of quarters of the game were pretty even. The Saxons trailed only 1413 at the end of one period as Brown tossed in 11 points and Bruce Hartman added a basket. Hastings took a one-point lead on a basket by Hartman with 3:30 left in the half, but the Comets outscored Hastings 11-6 down the stretch to lead 32-28 at the half. O’Mara said turnovers, 20 of them in fact, were a problem for his team. But he was pleased with the Saxon defense. “I didn’t think our defense was that bad,” said O’Mara. "It certainly was improved over our last couple of games.” Shooting wise, Hastings hit 44 per cent (24 of 54) from the field, v.nile Grand Ledge hit 45 per cent (25 of 55). Aside from Brown’s 38 points, Hartman was the only other Saxon in double figures with 10. He led the team with 11 rebounds. Brown was 10 of 10 from the line thus making his 39 of 41 in his last four games. For the season the sophomore guard has now hit 101 of 110 free throws or 91 per cent. The loss drops Hastings record to 3-5 with a Friday game coming up at Sturgis. Lakewood shocks state-rated Ionia on last second shot In what Lakewood basketball coach Mike Maciasz called, "probably our biggest win of whole season.” the Vikings shocked Ionia 4442 on Tuesday night. Handy Hazel scored on a layup with five seconds left to give the Vikings their fourth win in nine games this season. Bruce Hartman scores two of his 10 points against Grand Ledge. The Saxons lost the game with 68-60 score. They travel to Sturgis this week. (Banner photo) Three of the five county cage teams hope to end losing streaks Friday by Steve Vedder It hasn't been an easy last couple of weeks for the basketball teams at Hastings, Maple Valley and Delton high schools. All three are in the midst of modest losing streaks, and none of the three have free and easy shots at winning this Friday night. Maple Valley (2-7 overall, 1-4 league) has lost five ballgames in a row — three by a total of six points — but would appear to have the best shot at winning this week. The Lions travel to Battle Creek St. Philip. The Tigers got off to a slow start this season, but have been rolling as of late. Maple Valley coach Jerry Reese said he’s been searching for ways to come up with a point or two more a game, but admits in the end it's going to be up to the kids themselves. "We’re just going to have to learn to win the close ones,” said Reese. Delton (4-5 and 3-2 league) has lost three games in a row and four of its last five. The team, which entertains Kalamazoo Hackett, will be coming off a 80-58 thrashing at the hands of Pennfield on Tuesday night. That score is probably misleading in that two Delton starters as well as a couple of other players were slowed by the flu bug in that contest. Panther coach Bob Prentice says his team will be searching for some answers against Hackett. "Right now everybody feels frustrated,” he said. "We thought we’d be playing better than we are at this point. Hackett will be a tough game to get back on track.” With two Kalamazoo Valley losses already, Prentice knows the Panthers can ill afford another one. “Hackett will be a must-game for us," he said. "We can’t afford another loss and still have hopes of winning the title.” Hastings (3-5, 2-3 league) will be at­ tempting to halt a four game losing streak at Sturgis with the Saxons’ task being for­ midable to say the least. Sturgis is unbeaten and currently tied for first with Albion for the Twin Valley lead. Sturgis has already beaten Hastings once this year. 74-68 at Hastings. As for the other Barry County high schools, Middleville and Lakewood, their fortunes are a little brighter after wins or. Tuesday night. The Trojans (7-1, 4-1 league) have won three straight after being ambushed at Hamilton and are coming off a 51-45 win over Wayland. Thornapple Kellogg coach Skip Pranger says things are looing up for his team. "Yeah. I think so," said Pranger. "The kids are coming along and we’ve improving all the time. Although as a coach I don't know if you’re ever satisfied.” Pennfield downs depleted Delton cage team, 80-59 A flu-ridden Delton basketball team lost its third game in a row and their fourth in last -five starts Tuesday, this one to Pennfield GO58. Two key Panther starters — Dave Barry and Steve Tuin — saw very little action due to the flu bug, with Barry only playing a total of 45 seconds in the game. A couple other Panthers were able to play, but could not function at full strength because of the flu. "We weren’t able to shoot very well (23 of 63 for 36 per cent) because our stamina was down," said Delton coach Bob Prentice, who has been feeling the effects of the bug himself. Pennfield. on the other hand, was torrid. Hastings basketball report card by Dennis O’Mara, head coach What the grades mean: A- Ready for the NBA, B- Good, but could be better, CAverage, needs improvement, D- Looking for help, F- Wait till next year. Results of Last week’s games: Tuesday 68-60 loss to Grand Ledge. Friday - 87-70 loss to Coldwater. Team defence <C & D) - Could not stop Grand Ledge's Ken Conley (30 points) but he’s a good player. Team rebounding (B & D) - Improved in Grand Ledge over Coldwater game. Team shooting - We shot 24 of 54 (44 per­ cent) against Grand Ledge and 27 of 72 (37 percent) against Coldwater. Turnovers - 16 against Coldwater but 20 against Grand Ledge. Who’s hot individually - Mark Brown 33 ani 38 points in the games Bruce Hartman 15 and 10 points and Sieve Conner . 12 at Coldwater. Schedule - At Sturgis on Friday, home' against Harper Creek next Tuesday. Comments - It was a very physical game against Coldwater and we were outmuscled. They gbt too many second shots. Our shot selection was not as good as we would have liked. Hastings jayvee eagers drop pair The Hastings jayvee basketball team has suffered two losses in a row to Coldwater. 5441, and Grand Ledge. 46-42. Jeff Arnold scored 12 points and Bob Olsen added 10 against the Cardinals. Mike Shaw was high point man against the Comets with 16 markers. The jayvee team is now 5-3 overall and 3-2 in the Twin Valley. Middleville will travel to Comstock Perk and Pranger said he isn't going to take the team lightly. "They’re a lot better than they’ve been in the past. They could beat us if we’re not careful, especially this year,” said Pranger. Lakewood (4-5, 1-4 league) received a tremendous boost on Tuesday night when they shocked Ionia 44-42. Ionia had been 10-1 going into the game and ranked number 11 in the state. The Vikings had come up short in close ballgames prior to the Ionia contest after losing heart-breakers to Coopersville and Cedar Springs. Lakewood coach Mike Maciasz said he can’t help but to look back and think what might have been. "If we had been able to win both of those games we’d be 6-3 right now,” said the firstyear Lakewood coach. The Vikings will have a chance to even its re< 3rd as they host Fremont this Friday. The Panthers, an erratic team this season, hit an incredible 61 per cent (34 ol 56) of their field goal attempts. In the fast half alone the Panthers hit 17 of their 26 shots en route to a 38-27 lead. The depleted Panthers never recovered. Rick Hurdlebrink led Delton with 20 points, at e hit seven of 12 field goal attempts and six of six from the line. Tuin added 10 points in limited duty. Scott Grimes and Newt Callahan were a potent one-two punch for Pennfield as they combined for 47 of Pennfield’s 80 points. The loss drops Delton's record to 4-5 for the season and Prentice hopes the team can get things going again against Kalamazoo Hackett at home on Friday. LEAGUE STANDINGS SMAA O-K Blue Bronson............................................ 5-0 Olivet................................................ 5-1 Springfield..................................... 3*2 Pennfield.......................................... 2-3 St. Philip.......................................... 2-3 Maple Valley..................................I*4 Bellevue.......................................... 0’5 Middleville..................................... 4-1 Kelloggsville................................... 4-1 Hamilton.......................................... 4-1 Caledonia........................................ 3-2 Hudsonville..................................... 2-3 Lee .................................................. 2-3 Comstock Park................................1-4 Byron Center................................. 0-5 Kalamazoo Valley Kalamazoo Christian.....................5-0 Parchment..................................... 4-1 Delton........................................ • • 3-2 Paw Paw.......................................... 3-2 Galesburg-Augusta....................... 2-3 Mattawan........................................2-3 Kalamazoo Hackett....................... 1-4 Bangor.............................................. 0-5 Twin Valley Sturgis.............................................. 5-0 Albion.............................................. 5-0 Jackson Northwest.......................3-2 Hastings.......................................... 2-3 Coldwater........................................ 2-3 Hillsdale..........................................2-3 Marshall.......................................... 1-4 Harper Creek................................. 0-5 Tri-River Greenville........................................5-0 Lowell.............................................. 5-1 Coopersville................... 3-2 Fremont............................................ 2-3 Cedar Springs................................. 2-3 Lakewood........................................ 1-4 Sparta.............................................. 0-5 Leading County Scorers Brown, Hastings............. 8-295-36.8 Hazel, Lakewood........... 8-160-20.0 Barry, Delton.................... 9-162-18.0 Mahon, Maple Valley... 9-153-17.0 Hamilton, Maple Valley. 9-151-16.7 Corp, Lakewood.............9-144-16.0 Miller, Middleville.........8-115-14.4 Chantrenne, Delton ... 9-109-12.1 Perry, Middleville.............7-78-11.1 Tuin, Delton.........................9-91-10.1 Schipper. Middleville .... 8-81-10.1 Upcoming Games JANUARY 25 Maple Valley at Portland Byron Center at Middleville Lakewood at Okemos Parchment of Delton JANUARY 28 Paw Paw at Delton Sparta at Lakewood Pennfield at Maple Valley Harper Creek at Hastings “I’m real happy with the win," said Maciasz. "We played excellent defense. We held them to zero field goals in the fourth quarter." Ionia, ranked 11th in the state in one prep cage poll, led by four points, 42-38, with four minutes left. The Vikes took advantage of a pair of Ionia turnovers and finally tied the game 42-42 with two minutes left. After an Ionia missed shot. Lakewood rebounded with 1:13 left. They stalled until with 12 seconds left Hazel drove to the basket and scored with five seconds left. Ionia missed a final shot as Lakewood hung on for the 44-42 win. Maciasz said the key to the game was his team’s defense. "Our goal was to play good defense, give them the20-foot jumper, and then rebound it. And we were able to do this," he said. Lakewood finished with a 38-13 rebounding advantage with Tad Lubitz and Dave Hilley grabbing 11 each. Hazel finished with 16 points and Ken Corp added 14 points tor the Vikes. Lakewood led 25-16 at the half, but couldn’t break Ionia’s press in the third quarter. Numerous Lakewood turnovers resulted in a 21-6 third quarter scoring spree for Ionia as they led 37-31 after three periods. Lakewood held Ionia to a meager five free throws in the fourth quarter while lighting up the scoreboard with 13 points of its own. Both teams were guilty of bushels of turnovers. Lakewood finished with 27 and Ionia had 24, many of those in the fourth quarter. "We didn’t do a very good job of breaking their press and there’s where we had a lot of our turnovers," said Maciasz. Middleville streaks past Wayland eagers A tough, pressing Middleville defense limited Wayland to 13 first half points en route to a 51-45 Trojan win Tuesday night. Middleville, which usually presses every game, was especially rough on Wayland on this night. The Trojans had their own problems on offense, however, but still managed a 24-13 lead by halftime. Wayland rallied in the third quarter to cut the lead to 36-31, but Thornapple Kellogg iced the game in the fourth quarter as the team’s offense finally showed some life. Middleville outpointed Wayland 15-14 in the final eight minutes. "We played good defense all night long," said Trojan coach Skip Pranger. “We turned in some steals off the press and that dictated the tempo.” Middleville’s defense was at least partly responsible for Wayland’s miserable 35 per cent (17 of 49) field goal percentage. Pranger wasn’t all that pleased with his team’s offense either. The Trojans shot only 42 per cent (22 of 53) from the field, while only making seven of 18 free throws. "We missed a lot of easy shots. It was a typical non-league, Tuesday night game for us," said Pranger. “I just wanted to get through it." I ranger did have some kind words for the Wayland team though. "Wayland is a small team, but they hustle. They also have a couple of kids who can shoot the ball very well," he said. Brian Miller led Middleville with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Jeff Kerber added 12 points and eight rebounds, and Dave Van Sickle chipped in with 10 points, three assists, five rebounds and two steals. Thornapple Kellogg ups its record to 7-1 with the win as they prepare for Comstock Park on Friday night. Hastings grapplers busy with dual, invitational A dual meet, a varsity invitational as well as a jayvee tournament have dotted the Hastings wrestling team’s schedule as of late. The Saxon varsity team finished last of nine teams at the always strong Eaton Rapids Invitational on January 15. The Saxons finished with 32 points, 10 behind eighth place Grand Ledge. Host Eaton Rapids won the tournament with 179.5 points. Hutch Clason at 126 and Jess Reaser at 155 both took third places for Hastings at Eaton Rapids. Despite the finish, Hastings coach Dave Furrow was pleased with his team’s efforts al the meet. He noted, "This is generally the toughest tournament and this year is no exception. Some of our buys were unseeded yet they upset seeded wrestlers in the first round." "Jess Reaser had to go into overtime before losing to the number one seed and eventual champion who won 10-1 in the finals,” said Furrow. The varsity team also lost a dual meet to Harper Creek 52-20. Clason, Bill Pelfrey, Bob Forbes, and Reaser all captured wins for Hastings in that meet. Exhibition wins were recorded by Tony Heath and Chuck Prucha. The loss dropped Hastings record to 3-7 in dual meets. “Our freshmen are trying hard but they just can't handle experienced varsity wrestlers,” said Furrow. “With the lineup we had we didn’t do all that poorly against the L.H. Lamb tournament win­ ners.” The Hastings jayvee team finished fourth in the eight-team Lakewood Invitational. The Saxons racked up 102.5 points. Belding took first with 159 points, Harper Creek was second at 124 and Maple Valley was third at 109. Floyd Gates and Prucha took first places for Hastings while Mike Sherry took a second. Bob Madden, Heath, and Pat McIntyre all finished with thirds. “Six of the eight boys who participated placed, a showing which I am very pleased with,” said Furrow. “Jayvee tournaments are great confidence builders for young wrestlers." Caledonia bumps off Maple Valley Maple Valley’s basketball lost its fifth game in a row Tuesday night, a 82-66 decision to Caledonia. Lion coach Jerry Reese said his team simply was flat in the game after having lost three games by a total of six points. In ad­ dition, he noted, it’s always hard to get up for a non-league Tuesday night game. "Caledonia is a good team with a lot of height,” said Reese. Caledonia led 39-27 at the half, and then salted the contest away with a 22-17 ad­ vantage in the third period. Reese said a 31-19 rebounding difference also hurt his team. The Lions had only four defensive rebounds and a total of seven overall for the second half. Mickey Mahon led Mapk Valley with 27 points. Jeff Hamilton added 12 and Scott Everett, making his first varsity start, contributed 10. Sophomore Hamilton having fine season for Lion cage team by Steve Vedder It's tough for a high school sophomore to even make a varsity basketball team. It’s even tougher for him to be a mainstay of the team. So far, however, Maple Valley’s Jeff Hamilton has accomplished both feats this season. The 5-8 Hamilton has been the Lions floor leader and second-leading scorer this year in only his sophomore season. And it surprises even him. "I’d say 1 was happy with the season so far, but I wasn’t expecting to do this much," says Hamilton, a sophomore of few words. "I just enjoy playing." Hamilton had been the leading scorer on the Lion team going into Tuesday's game with Caledonia. But teammate Mickey Mahon, who's been on a scoring tear lately, overtook Hamilton in that contest. Hamilton currently has scored 151 points in nine games for a 16.8 average. He leads the team in assists with 51. Despite those figures, Hamilton says his only individual goal this year is at the free throw line. He says ne wants to hit 80 per cent of his free throws. Right now he’s made 29 of 37 or about 78 per cent of his free throws. Hamilton was asked why he’s so concerned with tree throws. He answers like a coach. “Last year <on jayvee) our team didn't shoot that well, and it’s the same this year. Free throws are important," notes Hamilton. Hamilton’s best games this season have come against the two toughest teams on the schedule. All Hamilton did against a highlyregarded Middleville team in Maple Valley’s opener was score 18 points, dish out four assists, make four steals and grab six rebounds. Against once-beaten and Southern Michigan Athletic Association leader Bronson, Hamilton tossed in 30 points — a season high. Maple Valley coach Jerry Reese says Hamilton, among other things, possesses excellent shooting range for such a young player. "Actually he does a lot of things well,” says Reese. "He has great court awareness which creates a lot of things for tne other players. “But the thing I like the most about him is his unselfishness. He gives the ball up to the open people." Reese says a player like Hamilton, who gets up and down the court quickly, fits in well with Maple Valley’s style of play. Says Reese, “Not only does he fit in well, but Jeff comes to play every night, both ends of the court. I like that.” And what’s better is that Hamilton u ill be doing it for two more seasons. Jeff Hamiliton �The Hastings Banner Thursday. January 20. 1983 — Page 11 Outdoor Report Soccer placers The Northeastern and Southeastern Schools were the scene of the 8leom, noon hour soccer program finals. The following players made up the first, second, third and fourth place teams in the competition. Rumors of spring by John Lerg. Dept, of Natural Resources So far, this winter has been extremely mild. We have received very little snow. Area lakeshave frozen over and then thawed a couple of times. Rains have kept the rivers overflowing. Daily temperature highs averaged several degrees above freezing throughout December. Confusing as this winter may have been to us so far. it has been more confusing to wildlife. Ducks are migrating back north. Goldeneye ducks are going through court­ ship rituals on area lake? Robins are back First place winners from Southeastern: (front) Joedy Planck. Matt Hall, Mike Champion, Kevin Ferris (back) Aaron Moskalik, Mike Main, Steve Jordan. Joel Bridgman Jason Newton. Michigan outdoor report General Outdoor conditions: No snow but ice conditions have improved for fishermen. Ice thickness varies - Please be careful! Another thaw and we will be back to open water again, especially on the larger lakes. Fishing: Ice is generally safe now for walking but not for snowmobiles. There were plenty of weekend fishermen out and they did quite well. Another week of good fishing pressure and we may be able to report some hot spots. Those that have done the best have gone all the way down to 2 pound test line and fished very carefully. Steelhead fishing has been mediocre but your best chance will be the St. Joseph River Second place finishers from Southeastern: (front from left) Richard Sunior, David Choiniere, Scott Elkey, Scot* Norton (back) Kirk Velte. Jarred Thompson, Eric Steidle, Scott Teske, Gene Sinclair. staking out their territories. Cardinals and red-winged blackbirds are singing their hearts out. Some trees are beginning to bud out. When winter does hit, the wildlife that has been hoaxed into thinking spring will be hard hit As area lakes freeze over, the ducks will be driven south again Song birds will either retreat to area bird feeders or head south. However, the mild weather was welcome while it lasted. The wildlife that participated with the spring-like weather added to our enjoyment. With winter upon us, these past weeks will make for good memories to keep us through the cold months. at Berrien Springs. Pike - Same as bluegills • we will know better when there are some fishermen. Hunting: There has been little hunting pressure on rabbits so far this year. Probably a combination of no snow and little success. But what better way to give you and your dog some exercise? Turkey season starts in most areas on May 25,1983. Applications, available at your local licerue agent, are due in Lansing on February 15th. Note: Remember your current fishing license is good through March 31, 1983. New passbooks, stamps, etc. will be available in late March. Barry County outdoor report Fourth place finishers from Southeastern: (front) John Maurer, Tim O'Neill (middle) Scott Hammond, Denise Madden, Max Weeks, Tom Bryans (bock) Christine Benedict, Melissa Winick, Terri San Inocencio, Wayne Tink­ ler, Charles Street. Second place (tie) from Southeastern (back): Kim McDonald, Tony Pyrzynski, Nathan Winick, Chris Walker (front) Julie Lord. Tim DeMott, Brian Zalewski. Hastings spikers take two wins The Hastings volleyball team won its third and fourth straight matches last weekend with wins over Jackson Northwest and Harper Creek. The Saxons are now 7-3 overall and 3-1 in the Twin Valley. The Saxons topped Northwest 15-12 and ta­ il and then polished off the Beavers 15-13 and 15-5 in the two matches. Against Northwest, Lori Teunessen, Lisa Brownell, and Amy Stack all had six sendee points and Tammy Connor added four. "We had very balanced scoring that game,” said Saxon coach Tom Freridge. "We did a good job defensively.” The wins over Harper Creek weren’t quite as easy. Hastings led 8-0 in the second game before the Beavers crept back to tie the game at 13. Hastings, however, scorea the next two points to grab the 15-13 win. "I thought we held up real well under stress against Harper Creek,” noted Freridge. Delton grapplers finish 2nd in Wyoming tourney Seven Delton wrestlers placed in the top four of the recent Wyoming Rogers In­ vitational enabling the Panthers to finish second as a team in the tourney. Grand Rapids Catholic Central won the tournament accumulating 154.5 points. Delton finished with 129.5. "Overall I thought we looked impressive,” said Delton coach John Dudley. "We were coming off a dual meet loss to Otsego and we picked ourselves up and put in a strong performance.” Three Delton wrestlers took first places in the tournament: Todd Haven <128), Doug Conklin (134) and Rusty Carroll (169). Three other wrestlers, Rocky Anaya (114), Dan Tobin (140). Mike Maddox (147), took seconds, and Ted Engle (100) finished fourth. Middleville grapplers face Kelloggsville One point is all that kept Middleville’s wrestling team from the biggest upset of the season recently as they drew with unbeaten Kelloggsville, 31-31. Kelloggsville came into the match with an unblemished 11-0 record, and the Trojans had their chances to knock off the Rockets But a missed pin and another match where a major decision was lost and Thornapple Kellogg had to settle for a 31-31 tie. "I was pleased with the way we wrestled, but we did have our chances to win. We just blew it ” said Trojan coach Tom Lehman. Jack Posthumus (98-pound weight class), Marty Sinke (105), Terry Sensiba <126'. Randy Winchester (145), Chris Yonkers (155) and Mark Lloyd (198) all won for Middleville. Posthumus. Sinke and Sensiba all won via pins. Middleville is now 5-3-1 overall and 0-2-1 in the O-K Blue League. Delton volleyball team splits two games Delton’s volleyball team beat Middleville 15-10,15-9, but lost to Kalamazoo Hackett 157, 15-11. Coach Vai Dorgan said Tammy Wilkinson did a good job of hitting while Julie Collins was the top server against the Trojans. Wilkinson. Collins. Tonis Chavez, and Barb Drenth all played a good all-around game against Hackett. The Panthers have a 1-3 record this year Stack had 14 service points to lead Hastings in the Harper Creek match. "She did a tremendous job," said Freridge. Beth Poll added six service points. "We took advantage of their mistakes, something we haven’t always done. Our service returns were very goal also," said Freridge. Hastings Jr. High wrestling tourney Jan 28 Eight teams will be competing in the Hastings Junior High Wrestling Tournament to be held on January 28-29 at the junior high. The tournament is sponsored by the Hastings Athletic Boosters for the eighth consecutive year. The parents are the workers at the tournament, thus making it a family event. The team' are Gull Lake, Harper Creek, Lowell. Middleville, Mason, Pennfield, Vicksburg, and Hastings. Prelims are scheduled to commence at 10:30 and wrestling will be continuous throughout the day with a short break, if needed, before the finals. Matches will consist of three one and a half minute periods with three 45-second over­ time periods if necessary. The tournament will be unseeded. All of the weight brackets will be set up by a predetermined formula. At the meeting, each school will draw for a letter which will then place the team in each weight class. By presetting and rotating the weight classes, each School will meet the others an equal number of times. Lakewood spikers stand at 4 — 5 for season Lake wood’s volleyball team has a record of 4-5 currently after wins over Charlotte and Ionia. Lakewood topped Charlotte 15-2, 4-15. and 15-3 while knocking off Ionia 15-1, 15-1. Viking coach Sharon Krauss said the third match against Charlotte was one of the better ones her team has played this year. It ended with a perfect spike by Kristi Seese for point-15. "It just seemed the whole game went that way for us.” noted Krauss. Kelly Price and Melanie Thompson each had two blocks while Seese had two kills. Seese named to UPI all state basketball team Lakewood s Kristi Seese has been named to the United Press International second team all-state girls basketball squad. Seese. a senior small forward, averaged 15 points, four steals, and five assists per game this season in leading the Vikings to a Tri River League basketball tide. She was also an all-Tri River League selection this year as well as last. She has started on the Lakewood varsity since her sophomore season. She is second on the all time Lakewood girls basketball scoring list and first in career steals and assists. Lakewood coach Ron Coppess said Seese was a mainstay of the Viking cage team during her varsity career. "She has been the only player I’ve ever had that was captain for two years.” he said. "She has outstanding leadership abilities Coppess said Seese was a critical factor in leading l^akewood to two straight Tri River League championships. Next week: Northeastern placers THURS. ANGELS Hastings Bowl, 42-30; Pennock Pinsters, 40-32; Cone Zone. 39-33; Viola’s Floral & Gift, 38-34; B & R Kaf-Ay. 31-41; Hastings City Bank, 29-43. High Games and Series: R. Haight, 170; J. Wait. 197; R. McBrian. 171; B. Whitaker, 177197-5-t. B. Newman. 164; K. Palmer, 163152; P. Oakland, 172-212-506. MONDAY MIXERS Medical Care Facility, 50-26; Hastings Flower Shop, 48-28: Wilt’s Custom Cars, 4630; Dewey's Auto Body, 45-31; Art Meade Motor Sales, 45-31; Tiki. 43-33; Muir Drugs, 424-334; Michelob, 404-344; Cinder Drugs, 36-40; Goodyear Brothers, 36-40; Gordie’s Wear House, 324-434; Hastings Savings and Loan, 32-44; The Depot (make up), 30-42; Hastings Bowl, 294-464; Food Center (make up), 28-44; B & R Kaf-Ay, 2848; Stalwart Buildings, 26-50. High Games and Series: D. Snyder, 189502; B. Anders, 175; P. Koop, 185; G. VanGeison, 209-520; B. Jones, 175; S. Cole, 184; D. Loftus, 183-505; B. Whitaker, 180-521; E. Ulrich, 234-532; S. Wilt, 200-528. Triplicate score: D. Friend, 118. HASTINGS MFG. CO. Dewey’s Auto, 360; Machine Room, 3334; Chrome Room, 2984; Viking, 300; Hastings Flower Shop, 2954; McDonald’s, 290’i; Office, 2784; Leftovers, 2434High Games and Series: D. Solmes. 226225-643; J. Bennett, 209-599; W. Beck, 209-204590; C. Baker, 210-582; R. Dawe, 207-561; R. Cross, 543; D. Hamm, 535; J. Laubaugh, 524; B. Hartke, 516; T. Bustance, 512; J. Bell, 512; J. Smith, 511; F. Moore, 504; R. Hook, 564. Bowling continued on page 12— Saxon wrestlers split with Lakewood, Allegan The Hastings wrestling team recently beat Lakewood 43-23, but lost to Allegan 53-14. Against Lakewood, Wade Endsley (105), Hutch Clason (126), Jess Keaser (155), Larry Hoffman (167), Bert Calvery (185), and Jon Douglas (hvy) all won foi the Saxons. Against Allegan. Archie Leatherman (119), Clason. and Calvery all won. Saxon coach Dave Furrow said about the meets. "The flu and injuries are taking their toll on the team. Lakewood is a young and improved from out first meeting against them earlier in the year ” Hastings, 43 eight feet of water or less near summertime weed beds Pike will be cruising shallow bays, and tip up fishing wtih medium sized minnows should produce in these areas. Rabbit hunters are still reporting fairly good hunting on abandoned farmlands and cut over woodlots in northeastern Barry County. 2nd annual Lumipallo ski race postponed Bowling Results THURS. MORN. WOMEN The Three A s, 10-2; Endsley’s Dairy. 9-3; Gun Ridge Gals, 7-5: Mode O’Day. 7-5; Slow Pokes. 7-5; Fruin s, 6-6. Lilley’, of the Alley, 6-6, The B.U.N.S., 54-64. Trio. 5-7; Agnes' Korner Kitchen, 5-7; Mrs. Stitches, 5-7; Gillons Construction, 4-8; Bosley’s Hustlers. 4-8; Carpenter’s Den, 34-84. High Games and Series: L. Miller, 188; R. Stoepker, 1<2; J. Gasper, 177; B. Moore, 168; J. Demond, 134; S. Trowbridge, 153; M. Fowler. 175; P. Fisher. 164; O. Gillons, 170; B. Miller, 129; S. Varney. 163; M. Wood, 138; B. Dickinson. 152; L. Pifer, 161; B. Milleson, 147; G. Little, 171; L. Steinbrecher, 138; P. Castleberry. 164, D. Endsley, 168; M. Mullins, 157. Splits Converted: B. Moore, 5-10. First round winners were Lilley's of the Alley. Cold weather has finally begun to add ice to area lakes. The long anticipated beginning of ice fishing season may be getting close. However, this new ice will be dangerously thin in places. Fish with a buddy. Check the ice first wherever you go. Bluegill fishing should be good on the shallower lakes in the area. Lode for them in The Second Annual Lumipallo Cross Country Ski Races have been postponed to February 12. The races were originally scheduled for January 22, but a lack of snow forced the temporary postponement. "Even if we get enough snow, skiiers wouldn’t have the chance to practice so the good skiiers wouldn’t show up anyway,” said race chairman Don McAlvey. The 10 kilometer race will start at 10:30 a.m. on February 12, and the five kilometer race will start at 10:30. The races are sponsored by the Barry County Child Abuse Council, a non-profit group organized to develop child abuse prevention projects in the community. Jr. High cage, wrestling wrapups The Hastings Junior High eighth grade basketball team lost to Gull Lake 46-32 while the seventh graders tapped Gull Lake 43-15. Mike Karpinski led the eighth graders with 14 points while Dan Willison chipped in 11. The seventh graders were led by A.J. Wolfe, Matt DeCamp, Mike Brown, Jamey Adams, and Rob Longstreet. The junior high wrestling team crushed Harper Creek 56-24, but lost to Eaton Rapids 41-27. Gaining wins against the Beavers were Tim Hammond, Dave Myers, Rob Redman, Terry Thurman, Cliff Clouse, Vince Parker, and Ken Wilker. Against Eaton Rapids, Randy Planck, and Hammond, Redman all won. Jason Eldred won an exhibition match. The mat team’s record is now 3-1. Pike landed l! was a 15-minute struggle to get this 17-lb. Northern Pike beauty up through the ice, but Gary Storm (shown in the photo) credits teamwork with Doug Garret! for the success. The Hastings' anglers caught the 42-inch long pike with Garrett's tip-up in a northern Barry County lake. (Banner photo) CORTAID Cortaid Cream Ointment Hastings Kiwanis Club presents... or Lakewood, 23 WOULD TRAVEL -< SERIES >- 98 Eric Poovo pinned by Ross Jackson .... 2:54 105 Wade Endsley pinned Kyle Sessink .... 5:26 112 Mike Sherry pinned by John Maurer ... 3:01 119 Archie Luotherman dec. by Theron Storey . 10-7 126 Hutch Clason major dec. Greg Elliot .. 10-2 132 Bill Pelfrey dec. by Lewis Frizzell.............. 5-4 138 Bob Forbes superior dec. by Royal Ainsworth . . . 22-7 145 Lyle Gross forfeit 155 Jess Reoser pinned Ken Stoepker......... 1:33 167 Lorry Hoffman pinned Dan Frizzell..........:30 185 Bert Calvery superior dec. Mike Meyersl 8-4 198 Mark Cose forfeit. Hwt. Jon Douglas pinned Tim Meyers......... 5:06 Exhibition. 126 Rusty Stroh pinned Rit Sessink.................4:04 Hastings, 14 TUESDAY, Jan. 25 8:00 P.M. TED WOLFGANG “Austria” - “Best in the Business" Allegan, 53 98 Eric Poovo pinned by Linden..................... 3 23 105 Wode Endsley superior dec by Prolo .. 17-2 112 Mike Sherry pinned by Smith 1 08 119 Archie Leatherman sup. dec Colburn.. 18-1 126 Hurch Clason pinned Sebesta.................... 3:10 132 Bill Pelfrey dec. by Allison 13-0 138 Bob Faroes pinned by Hcrpst .................. 3:01 145 Lyle Gross pinned by Hitchcock.............. 3:12 155 Jess Reoser dec. by Stork 8-6 167 Larry Hohman pinned by Huff................ 3 47 185 Bert Calvery dec Byers 11-6 198 Mark Case pinned by Gates .... 3:13 Hw' Jon Douglas dec. by Worden 12-9 Exhibition 126 Rusty Stroh pinned by Bishop ............. 2.38 132 Tony Heath pinned Green 4.36 145 Chuck Pfuf o p.nned Schaffer.............. 2:01 167 Pat McIntyre pinned Clawson 45 Hwt. Scott Bustonce pinned by Matthews 34 132 Tony Heath pinned 5>nkler 2 28 145 Chuck Prucho maj. dec Vaughn ...10-1 167 Pot McIntyre dec by Bess ........................... 4-2 HASTINGS CENTRAL AUDITORIUM Natural beauty abounds in Austria. High moun­ tain peaks contrast with rippling waters. The Auto­ bahn carries you quickly Io the Alpine slopes. The rooftops of the town of Rust let you watch as storks weave nests of intricate design. Austrian beauty is preserved in the people, their buildings and their customs. The notion is more than its people, its past lives today in such cities as Salz­ burg and Vienna, in the music of Strauss and the inspiration of the Danube. 118 South Jefferson, Hastings 945-3429 at the doot $J50 (single admission) . . ■ �The Hastings Banner, Thursday. January 20, 1983 — Page 12 Lakers Celtics 76'ers 0 1 Pistons Lakers 76 vs. 76'ers 14, Celtics 40 vs. Pistons 38. 5th-6th Grade Boys Partiers 1 2 Georgetown 1 0 Parker 0 3 Spartans 10 Partiers 34 vs. Parker 26; Briggs wins over Michigan 0 1 forfeit to DeDecker; Cole’s 38 vs. Replogle Virginia 0 1 48. Michigan 3 vs. Georgetown 19, Spartans 16 Next week's games: 7:20 p.m., Shaeffer vs. Virginia 14. vs. Christensen, Bustance vs. Armour; 8 4th Grade Boys p.m., Partiers vs. Briggs, Parker vs. 0 Oom Replogle; 8:40 p.m., DeDecker vs. Cole's. Warner INDOOR SOCCER 0 1 McKay Game results for Wednesday, Jan. 12. 0 1 Williams W LT Oom 22 vs. McKay 7, Warner 8 vs. 0 Paulauski Williams 6. 2 2 Styring MEN’S YMCA 2 2 Mepham CITY BASKETBALL 0 Gole Game results for the week of Jan. 10. vs. Mepham 5 vs. Styring 5, Gole W L ‘•A’* League Paulauski 7. 5 0 Razor’s Edge MEN’S VOLLEYBALL Schoolhouse Inn w Burger Chef 11 Moose 0 5 McDonald’s 5 Hastings Mfg. Razor’s Edge 76 vs. Burger Chef 70; 6 6 Independents Schoolhouse Inn 105 vs. McDonald’s 77. 0 12 Lewis Realty "B” League HIGH SCHOOL 5 0 Johnny's GIRLS' VOLLEYBALL Hook’s Crooks (Cotant’s) W L Game results for Jan. 12. 3 2 Leary ’ s 3 0 Karnes 3 2 C’s Place 2 Pontseele 3 2 Burger Chef 2 Shepler Pennock Hospital 2 Vickie’s C&BDiscount 0 Lumbert’s Hastings Oxygen 0’5 Karnes won two gam cs to Pontseele’s one, C & B Discount 57 vs. Pennock 39; Cotant’s 7-15, 15-0, 16-14; Shepler won two games to 61 vs. C ’ s Place 56; Leary ’ s 63 vs. Burger Lumbert’s, 15-7,15-1; Karnes won two games Chef 66; Hastings Oxygen 65 vs. Johnny’s 92. over Lumbert’s, 15-10. 15-6; Pontseele won ”C” League two games over Vickie's, 15-12, 8-15, 15-8. 50 Hastings Merchants Next week's games: 7 p.m. - Karnes vs. Norton's Vickie’s, Pontseele vs. Shepler, Lumbert’s 3 2 Hastings Sanitary has a bye; 8 p.m. (begins the second round) Hartings Insurance Vickie’s vs. Shepler, Lumbert’s vs. Pont­ Hamlet’s seele, Karnes has a bye. Non Runners SATURDAY BASKETBALL Hamlet of Whiffle tree 24 vs. Non Runners W L 30, Merchants 41 vs. Hastings Insurance 30, 7th-8th Grade Norton’s 26 vs. Hastings Sanitary 19. by David Storms Y-Youth Council Dlr. WORDS FOR THE 'Y's Games scheduled for the following YMCA programs are as follows: Men’s Volleyball League: Wednesday. Jan. 26 - 7 p.m., Lewis Realty vs. In­ dependents, Moose vs. Hastings Mfg.; 8 p.m., Lewis Realty vs. Hastings Mfg., Moose vs. Independents. Adult Indoor Soccer: Wednesday, Jan. 26 7 p.m , Gole vs. Styring; 8:30 p.m., Mepham vs. Paulauski. Men’s Basketball: “C” League - Monday, Jan. 24, 6:30 p.m. Hamlets vs. Hastings Sanitary, 7:30 p.m. Non Runners vs. Mer­ chants. 8:30 p.m. Norton’s vs. Hastings Insurances; ‘B” League - Tuesday, Jan. 25. 7:45 p.m. Leary’s vs. Cotant’s, 8:45 p.m. Hastings Oxygen vs. C’s Place; ”A ' League - Thursday, Jan. 27, 7:15 p.m. Razor’s Edge vs. Burger Chef, 8:30 p.m. Schoolhouse Inn vs. McDonald's. YMCA Youth Basketball - Just a brief reminder that there will oe no YMCA basketball on Saturday, Jan. 29, because of the junior high wrestling tournament. League play will resume the follot ing Saturday at the same time. Feelin' Good Program for Grades K-l on Saturday - Like basketball, there will be no class held on Saturday, Jan. 29. Class will resume the following Saturday. YMCA-YOUTH COUNCIL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Gaine results for Jan. 17. 9th-10th Grades Bustance Shaefer Armour Christensen Shaeffer 34 vs. Bustance 54, Armour by forfeit to Christensen. Briggs Hth-lZth Grades W L 3 0 1 2 0 3 wins Cole’s Replogle DeDecker TRAVEL | FREE SERVICES SR*** Grand Rapid* Office (616)891-8245 INSURANCE COVERAGE Retirement Motorcycle Business Group Health Mobile Home ■ Rental Property Life (All Type*) Individual Health Personal Belongings Auto Home Farm -IM Since 1908 ■onoKiur euaxmom who 123 W«it Stole Street. 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MICHIGAN AVE, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Health & fitness CUSTOM Barlow Gardens Florist 945-5029 BOWLER ETTES Reminder, 11-1; Big George's, 11-1; Hecker Agency. 10-2; Pennock Hospital, 9-3; Kent Oil. 9-3; Hastings Bowl, 8-4 , Mathews Riverview. 7-5; Mary's Beauty Shop, 7-5; Burger Chef, 6-6; Shu-da-bin, 54-64; Hause Realty, 5-7; Miller's Carpet, 34-84; Coenen Constriction, 3-5; Pioneer Motel, 3-9; D. J. Electric, 2-10; Barry County Medical Care Facility, 2-6; Hair Port, 1-11; Hair Care Center. Ml. High Games and Series: C. Hartwell, 163; R. Miller, 169, V. VanKampen, 170; F. DeLoat. 142; B. Maker, 174; T. Christopher. 178; B. Sinclair. 155; J. Doster, 168; P. Lundquist, 176; D. Snyder, 182; C. Keeler, 154; B. Farrell, 167; J. Hickey. 159, R. McBrian, 174; M. MacKenzie, 177; E. Dunham, 191-542; M. Dull, 196; L. Elliston, 186; T. Daniels, 236-557; J. Sarver, 198. TUES. NIGHT MIXED Skedgell Well Drilling, 45-35; Carrousel Realty, 42-38; Hastings Fiberglass, 42-38; Haliifax Snowplowing. 42-38; Buehler Realty, 404-394; Britten Bros. Const., 4040; Smith Silos, 39-41; Woodland Sales. 3842; Welton’s, Inc., 374-424 ; Brown's Bunch, 3446. High Games and Series (Men): P. Scobey, 205-550; M. Haliifax, 204-543; J. Price, 193536; P. Anderson, 201-532; D. Cheney. 203529; B. Eastman, 188-528; B. Ruthruff. 239525; B. Johnson, 202-510; R. Hause, 187-5’ 1; J. Warren, 190-507; D. Skedgell, 187-503; J. Schreiner, 205-500; J. Lammers, 214; R. Eaton, 209; D. Hoffman, 187; J. Moore, 180. High Games and Series (Women): B. Wilkins, 202-573; E. Johnson, 224-538; S. Price, 190-515; J. Wright. 192-506: N. Walker, 179; S. Still, 16; D. Hoffman, 162; P. Carnell, 144; A. Eaton. 140. SUN. NIGHT MIXED The Toads, 48-28; Big Four, 47-29; Hog Wash, 45-31; Hosei s, 42-34 , Alley Cats, 41-35; Sandbaggers, 41-35; White Lightning. 40-36; Really Rotten. 394-364; Tails End, 394364; Hot Shots, 38-38, Brown Baggers, 374384, Hooter Crew, 37-39; Fruin’s, 364-354; Debs, 344-414; Little Big Horn, 344-414; Escapees, 30-46; Pin Pals, 284-474; Spare Parts, 254-504. High Games and Series (Women): M. L. Snyder, 220-550; P. Sutton, 165; D. Friend, 160; J. Ogden, 146; M. VanKuilenburg, 197517; L. Tilley, 210-512; D. Kelly, 242-620. Confidential Personal lustration on Exercise »d Diet • • • • Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 Mat Cutting Glass Cutting Stretching Mounting "THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE" 1105 W. Green St., Hastings PHONE 945-5274 Corner of Jefferson and State Street DOWNTOWN HASTINGS Call. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners of Reminder & Banner) (616) 945-9554 P.O. Box 188 1952N. Broadway Hostings, Michigan 49058 WED. P.M. Gillons, 9; Vogt, 8; Champion Tax Service. 8; Hair Care Center, 8; Art Meade Auto Sales, 7; Varney’s Stables, 6; Ted’s, 5, Nash­ ville Locker, 5; Yoder’s, 3; Alfien & Assoc., High Games and Series: N. Hummil, 178; J. Gardner. 167; E. Johnson, 208; I. Yoder. 186; B. Vrogindewey, 185; P. Harvey, 177; J. McMillon, 203-561; L. Lilley, 193-550; B. Lyttle, 183-499, P. Champion, 180-468; D Murphy, 186-509; N. Taylor, 179-492 TUES. REC. NO. 3 Bob’s Service Shop, 14-2; Carlton Center Ex., 11%4%; Freeport Supply, 8-8; Freeport Restaurant, 7»4-8%; Stevens Trucking, 6-10, Yoder’s Sunoco, 5-11; Barry Automotive, 511; Nashville Auto, 4-12. High Games and Series: J. Barnhart, 213, J. Buehler, 220; N. Gilbert, 200; B. Dexter, 212-592; J. Allerding, 217; D. Lambert, 204. Grinding wheel sparks garage fire Hastings firefighters were called Tuesday to a garage fire at the Wes Emery residence, 1753 Starr School Rd.. Officials say the fire started when a spark from a grinding wheel ignited fuel on a vehicle parked inside the garage. Units from Nashville assisted in the 9:51 a.m. alarm. Damage is estimated at $6,000. Fire gutted an attic Wednesday at the Dale Jensen residence, 5662 Whitneyville Rd., Wednesday. According to Bob Kenyon, Middleville Fire Department chief, the blaze was probably touched off inside a wall by a hot stove pipe, then spread to the attic. Units from Hastings and Caledonia assisted in the 6:15 a.m. alarm. Kenyon could give no damage estimate, but did say the attic and rafters were gutted by the fire. To place your Classified — Call 948-8051 Help Wanted__________ ENGINEER WANTED: Major equipment rebuilder has immediate opening for degreed engineer with ex­ tensive experience in the manufacture, repair and maintenance of stamping presses. Hydraulic background a plus. Send resume to Industrial Welding, Inc., P.O. Box 20067, Lansing, MI 48901. BANNER CLASSIFIEDS attract the attention of important people — look who’s reading them. Mobile Homes Warted______________ RENTAL PURCHASE: Two and three bedrooms. A way to BUY! Riley Mobile Homes. 7300 S. Westnedge, Kalamazoo. Phone 1-3274456. (Un) Lost_________________ LOST: White Golden retriever. Samoyed mixed,answers to Bear. Reward! 531-9675, Grand Rapids evenings. LOST: Miniature schnauzer, male, Campground Rd. area. Reward! 945-5685. FOR RENT: Roomy, one bedroom, upstairs apart­ ment. $225 month, includes water and electricity. You pay heat which runs $50 month. 945-5948, after 6 p.m. or weekends. (1-27)_______ FOR RENT IN HASTINGS: Two bedroom apartment now available. Rent based on 30 percent of income. Two people, one must be 62 years of age or older. Hidden Valley Estates, call 948-2838. For Sale____________ FARTING OUT: Farm tractors for parts: rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits, and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equipment Co., US-131 at Wayland; 792-6204, 8774221. INVENTORY LIQUIDATION 100s of rolls of carpet and vinyl. Wright-Way Carpet Warehouse, comer M-66 and David Highway, Ionia, Mich., 616-527-2540. 4-UNIT APT. HOUSE FOR SALE: Low price, low down payment. Land contract terms to qualified buyer. High investment earnings. 795-3968. (1-27) __________ FOR SALE: Colored television. 795-7731. _ FOR SALE: Boxer puppies from AKC champion show stock, seven weeks old, two males only left, $200 each. 3674158, Woodland. REPOSSESSED SIGN! Nothing down! Take over payments S39 monthly. <4'x8’) flashing arrow sign. New bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. Call free 1-800-626 7446, anytime. (1-27)______ LABS: AKC, fox red. black, yellow. Ready. Chocolates due. Grandview Kennels. 897-8534. HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP 127 S. Jefferson Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS & REAL ESTATE LOANS Phone 948-8103 Any type pmpcilv .mi, wliru hi Mu tnq.m -74 Hoti' L.'ili I u-f 1 800 ?97 l‘>*>0 'In t N.itiiiii.ii.Au;j:pt Co RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES High Games and Series (Men): C. Haywood, 202-565 , S. Wilkins, 182; S. Eaton, 164; W. Hass, 165; A. Schwennesen, 208; H. Culhane, 226; M. Blough, 179; R. Ogden, 2(M; J. Bennett, 207; M. Tilley, 182; B. Martz, 187531; M. Kasinsky, 200-501; R. Trowbridge, 214. Banner Classifieds For Rent____________ An ettublnhed Barry County Protection Firm Hastings, House Plants • Macramae Hangers Shirts & painting NORTON Security Service PLANTS y <3Jast(ogs <9’Cowex Skop • T-Shirts • Team men QUALITY ALARM SYSTEM HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 460; D. Larsen. 178-451; C. Howes. 212-534; D. Kelley. 190-509; K. Thomas, 144-428; K. Honeysett. 143-389. No One * Immune to... Protect yourself and your valuables with a... 802 E. Grand St. THURS. TWISTERS Shamrock Bar, 51-25; Hastings Automatic Heating, 46-30; Bums Refrigeration, 43-33; Hastings Bowl, 40-36; Mini Champs, 37-39; Superette, 35-37; J & M Service, 3343; Hastings Mutual Ins., 3145; Big John's, 3145; Tom’s, 2947. High Games: L. Conley, 155; G. Snider, 175; N. Rivett, 146; D. Lord, 151; N. LaJoye, 160; J. Wright, 151; C. Allen, 43; D. Greenfield, 170; M. Cole, 143; F. DeLoat, 136; L. Fruin, 140. High Series: W. Barker, 166434; M. VanKuelenburg, 203-549; K. Mallison, 161418, S. Keeler, 175461; B. Boersma, 171460; C. Curtis, 158449, C. Robinson, 190-528; S. Mead, 169457; S. Prucha, 163429; J. Gasper, 196-517; B. Whitaker 176459; K. Keeler, 160- Accepted WE WILL OBTAIN LOWEST FARES FOR YOU! ) CLASSIC BOWLING LEAGUE WBCH, 51-32; Carlton Center. 51-32; McDonalds. 49-35; Sign Tire, 46 36; FarreU Heating. 48-36; Eberhard, 48-36; Electric Galaxy, 474-364; Hast. City Bank. 47-37; Has* Sweeper Shop, 45-39; Farmer Feed. 4440; Jamar. 4440; AAA, 44-40; Hast. Alum. Prod. 394-444: Food Center. 3846; Hast. Bowl. 3748; Skedgell, 34-50; B & R Kafay, 3252; Zephyr Service. 10-74. High Games & Series - J. Bennett, 225- 187220- 632; D. Hart, 181- 266-167- 614; T. Silsbee, 235- 180- 191- 606; T. Dailey. 206- 204- 190- 60.. MAJORS Frantz Buick, 328; Piston Ring, 309; Steven's Trucking, 296; Fruin’s, 273.5; E.W. Bliss Co., 266.5; City Focd & Bev., 254.5; Tiki, 239.5; No Shows, 183. High Games and Series: M. Haines, 526; K. Keeler, 206-537; H. Keeler, 213-591; B. Keeler, 224-554, M. Verus, 211-507; D. Peabody, 219-561; J. Barnum, 202-587; R. Hook, 539; R. Newton, 221-215-189-625; J. Bennett, 213-531; A. Taylor, 165-218 235-618; G. Bridleman, 504; J. Schercterle. 502; D. Lambert, 208-204-204-616, R. Conley, 205-565; D. Callihan, 507; W. Lydy, 206-534, B. Bowman, 203-226-593; O. Laubaugh, 214. SCWIJVG MACHINE REPAIR INSURANCE For your... 533 We*t State Street Hasting*. Michigan. 49056 (616) 945-9852 Bowling, continued Business Opportunitie$______ OWN YOUR OWN £n- WANTED TO BUY: Older house in “badly” need of repairs, priced up to $10,000. Large down payment, balance on land contract. Prefer the country but will consider the city and surrounding area. Call 616757-9966. (1-27) Notice*-----------------------Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (Un)_ Business Sendees ____ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. JOE MIX RIANO sportswear, infant-preteen or ladies’ apparel store. Offering ail nationally known brands such as Jurdache, Chic, Lee, Levi, Vanderbilt, Calvin Klein, Wrangler and over 200 other brands. $7,900 to $14,900 includes beginning in­ ventory, round trip ticket for two to the Fashion Center, in-store training, fixtures and grand opening promotions. Call Don Bailey, 614-353-1111. Card of Thanks CARD OF TH ANKS The family of Jasper B. Armintrout wishes to ex­ press their sincere thanks to the Williams Funeral Home; the Orangeville Baptist Church and St Ambrose * ’ Church for the nice lunV U»VU, Pastor • —__ John Fcheon; Padgett, Doster Reformed Church, for his words of comfort. A special thanks to Dick and Doris Leinaar and Bob and Alice Boulter. We appreciate the many acts of kindness and sym­ pathy during our recent bereavement. Mr. & Mrs. Jasper J. Armintrout Mr. & Mrs. Dale Null Ms. Maxine Louden Mr. & Mrs. Fred Lewis Mr. & Mrs. Orin (Pat) Armintrout CARD OF THANKS The family of Lucille English wish to thank Drs. Hawkins, Baxter and Merriman for the wonderful care while she was a patient at Pennock Hospital; the Cancer Society; especially the Visiting Nurse for the wonderful house care while Lucille was home at the holidays; all friends and relatives for calls, visits, prayers and words of kind­ ness during her illness; Father Consani for his many words of comfort; the Girrbach Funeral Home for their service. The family of Voyle English ^A^RVIcTcaU 945-9888. (Un)______________ CROSS WITH CHRIS' Personally escorted two week tours: East Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Holland, June 14, 28. Scandinavian Adventure July 14. Price from $1,475 Detroit includes TWO MEALS DAILY, first class hotels. Free brochure. Mrs. Chris Press. 7369 Berne Rd., Pigeon, MI 48755. 5174532202. TRY A CHR ISC ROSS! AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE:. Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (Un) MENDING BASKET: Also specializing in zippers and alterations. Cal) 945-9712 for appointments. (Un) PIANO TUNING, repairing? rebuilding, r«inishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (Un)___________________ AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (Un) For the Best Prices...on Quality Offset Printing... Contact: J-Ad Graphics Publishers of The Hotting* Bonner The Having* Reminder Maple Valley New* Give us a call at... (616)945-9554 in Hastings � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-01-27.pdf 46087d24d29cba2db0dbab194b9d6f75 PDF Text Text January 27, 1983 Local officials skeptical of Michigan Governors programs by Robert J. Johnston Tw o public officials that listened closely to what Gov. Jarr.es Blanchard said in his first State of the State address, last night, were skeptical of his proposals to put the state on a solid financial footing. State Rep Robert Bender (R-Middleville), who was sitting through his first State of the State address as a legislator, thought that Blanchard’s ideas were "an easy way out " "This whole economic budgetary situation is not going to be an easy one to solve." he saM. "and its going to take a little more than just raising the tax and looki ng at that side of the equalionn." Bender said that Blanchard didn't say anything surprising to him, but he was surprised by the magnitude of both Blan­ chard's tax hike proposals and budget cut proposals. Bender said that Blanchard s Economic Crisis Council had recommended a $325 million cut in the 1983 budget, but the governor recommended only a $225 million cut. On the other side of the coin. Bender said that Blanchard’s committee had recom­ mended hiking the state's 4.6 percent income tax another 1.5 percent, but Blanchard also proposed a .25 percent debt surcharge. “With that debt surcharge added." Bender said, "you're talking about a total 1.75 percent hike." The new state representative also said that he was surprised that Blanchard did not place a time limitation on the 30 percent income tax hike. The impression, he said, was- that the hike is permanent. The debt sin-charge was to be added until the state's "fiscal house is in order." Bender said. "It s not a very pleasant surprise." Bender continued "I really think that a large tax increase and a limited amount of cuts is an easy fix." Blanchard's only reference to where budget cuts will come from. Bender said, was that a list of 30 boards and commissions to be abolished will be released from the governor's office today Bender said that his impression was that the cuts would be made across the board. "He didn't isolate which areas." Bender continued. "That was a little bit of a disappointment. I anticipated some specific areas (would be outlined for cuts)." Bender said tf*at Zlanchard also made no specific mention of funding for education, but the consensus in the legislature is that educational cuts will be minimal. "Everybody nere shares the same concern Board interviews ten for Hastings superintendent The Hastings Board of Education worked overtime throughout the weekend, in­ terviewing ten applicants for the superin­ tendency of Hastings Area Schools. Upon the completion of the tenth interview. Monday night, each board member voted for three applicants The next step is for the board to interview again the top three selections. Board President Dr. William Baxter said it would not be prooer to release the names of the three top applicants before a second interview can be confirmed. He said the board will next speak with individuals close to the applicants in their own communities. The top ten applicants were chosen from 96 applications received by the board, and the board's hired search consultant. Dr. Carl Brautigam of the Michigan Association of School Boards. They are: • Alan Dighera. superintendent of schools in Tawas City since 1979. Former assistant superintendent from Gwynn Area Com­ munity Schools, ana assistant superin­ tendent in Menominee. He has a master’s degree from Northern Michigan University, and is presently doing graduate work at Michigan State University. • Lawrence Stancliff, superintendent of schools in Hesperia since 1976, assistant superintendent for instruction in Forest Hills from 1971-76 He has a master’s degree and an educational specialist degree from Western Michigan University. • Dr. Emmett Lippe, superintendent of schools in Williamston since 1976. Former chairman and associate professor at Hun­ tington College, Huntington, Ind. From 1969 to 1973, Lippe was assistant superintendent of instruction at Albion College. Lippe has a master's and educational specialist degree from Michigan State University, and a doctorate degree in education. • Carl Schoessel, assistant to the superin­ tendent for community services in Grosse Pointe since 1978 Former coordinator for department of community services. Masters from Wayne State, studying for specialist degree at Eastern Michigan University. • Steve Garrett, superintendent of schools in DeWitt for the past three years. Former superintendent of schools in Coleman. Garrett taught in Hastings twice during the 1960s. He has a master's degree from Western Michigan University, and a specialist degree from Central Michigan University, and is currently studying for a Ph.D. at Michigan State University. • Dr. Jerry Herman, former superintendent of schools in West Bloomfield, but serving as a consultant since December. Former superintendent of schools in New York, and in Godwin Heights. He has a master's degree and a doctorate of philosphy from the University of Michigan. Waller Schwan. superintendent ol schools in Clare since 1978, and superintendent in New Buffalo from 1972-78. Also former business manager for Caledonia schools. He has a master's degree from Western Michigan University. • Robert Halle, superintendent of schools in Kent City since 1979, former superintendent fot Tawas Area School District, 1975 to 1979. He has a master's from Eastern Michigan University, and a Ph.D. from Michigan Stale University. • John P. Ryan, superintendent in Holton since 1978, formerly superintendent of Burr Oak Community Schools from 1974 to 1978 He has a master's degree from Wayne State University, and a specialist degree from Central iMichigan University. Dr. MJ. Neveaux. superintendent for Buchanan schools since 1979, formerly assistant superintendent for personnel for Waverly Schools in Lansing. He has a master's and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. 1 about education," he said. "(Cuts in education t will probably get more flack than anything else." Bender said he believes that Blanchard's deferral of February state aid payments to schools will end up as a small cut. "(Blanchard's speech’ is a starting place, he said. "Now we know what the governor is asking for.” Robert Miller, acting superintendent of Hastings Public Schools, said his impression of Blanchard's speech is that the state is in trouble. "I think that schools will suffer along with other institutions," he said. "I see us suf­ fering three years down the road. I don't see them turning it around rapidly.” Miller said that Blanchard s speech carried the message that the local people are going to have to carry the burden for local schools and the state will not carry the burden as it has in the past "As I see it now," Mi ler said, "they will make across the board cuts." Miller said that he has heard from contacts in Lansing that the anticipated cuts for education will mean ancther $150,000 cut for Hastings. “It will affect our 1982-83 budget." he explained. "Who knows what's down the road? What I've been hearing, not only from him but from some legislators is that it's going to be three to four years before they get out of the woods." Miller also pointed out that the cut of $150,000 is contingent on the state increasing the income tax. If the legislature doesn’t go along with the tax increase, he said, the schools will be in more trouble. Author visits... Don't mistake the lad*, in the photo on the left as a teacher in the local school district. She's a very special guest at Northeastern Elementary School in Hastings and she's here to help "teach" and inspire creative writ­ ing techniques. The special guest in on award winning author of children's bocks — Carol Fenner. Her visit has been made possible by a grant from the Michigan Council of the Arts. In the photo, she's shown working with fourth grade student Steve Claypool during a Wednesday work­ shop. Unfortunately, because of illness, Ms. Fenner's planned four-day stay has been cut short this week but will be rescheduled sometime in the spring. A story about the author and her visit here is found on page 3. The Hastings Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Vol-,2B’No 4 Price 20c Thursday, January 27,1983 Hastings, Michigan Hastings City Council takes first step to put Charter revision issue on the ballot By Elaine Gilbert The Fastings City Council is expected to decide next month whether to ask voters if the city needs a new charter. In a tie-breaking vote Monday. Mayor Kenneth J. Howe cast the deciding 5-4 vote to take the first step to put the question on the ballot by giving the nod to the city attorney's office to draft a resolution asking voters to decide whether the city needs a new charter. However, before the charter proposal can be placed on the ballot, a formal resolution would have to be approved by a three-fifths vote of the Council in compliance with the Home Rule Cities Act. according to Assistant City Auut ney Larry Ainslie. The resolution will be presented at the council's Feb. 14 meeting. Ainslie said. Monday's action just to get the process in motion to draw up a ballot resolution generated debate between council members, several of whom said they doubt if the city can afford to pay for a charter revision. Before Howe voiced his affirmative response, the council had reached a 4-4 deadlock on the question with Council members Gordon Bennett. William Cook, William Cusack, and Mary Lou Gray voting against it. The mayor is allowed to vote only when there is a tie vote by the council, according to the city charter. Cusack and others had argued that the liming to consider a new charter is bad because of the economy and questioned whether the city could afford it. Last November, the city attorney's office recommended the city's 28-year-old charter be revised because many of its provisions are outdated and obsolete. On that premise, the council formed a charter study com­ mittee comprised of the ordinance com­ mittee. the mayor, city attorney, and the assistant city attorney, to make a recom­ mendation to the council on whether the question of charter r evision should be placed on the ballot. The study committee voted 5-2 to recommend tha. the council place the issue on the ballot, reported Councilman David Jasperse who chaired the committee. The majority of the committee feels that the future course of the city might best be served by a different type of city govern­ ment. One way to address this issue is to go through the charter revision process." Jasperse said in his report Monday. The committee also recommended that two advisory questions be placed on the ballot and nine persons be elected to serve (without compensation) on the charter commission at the election when the charter revision question is proposed. The com­ mittee suggested holding the election in November. Voters should be asked if the city should adopt a city manager form of government to replace the strong mayor government it has, the committee recommended. The other suggested advisory question would ask voters if the positions of treasurer and city clerk should be combined and if that position should be elected or appointed. The Council Monday indicated it would take action on the advisory questions at a later date. Townships will get $80,000 share of this year’s Road Commission appropriation by Norma Peterson and Robert J. Johnston "Get the farmer out of the mud” was the 1930's slogan of Pennsylvania Gov. Gifford Pinchot that built a popular base of support and gave him national prominence In Barry County, the same idea is being used by the Board of Commissioners and the Road Commission to heal over some old wounds with township residents. Township road projectswill recieve $80,000 of $90,000 allocated by the board of com­ missioners to the road commission in 1983 Jack Lenz, road commission chairman, said they plan to spend $5.000 in each of the 16 townships Townships are being asked to match that amount, he told the board of commissioners. Tuesday He said that meetings to outline the plan have already been held with all but one township. Lenz reported that federal monies will be used to cover Marsh Road with a bituminous coating from Orangerille south to Allegan County. This project will be completed in 1983 Lenz, interviewed later, cautioned that if the winter weather worsens, some of the $80,000 may have to be used for winter maintenance. $10,000 of the $90,000 has already been earmarked for winter main­ tenance "We didn't put any limits on the $5,000. " Lenz continued. "They can use it anywhere in the township " He explained that the townships have the option of using the money to match federal aid money for road projects in their townships. Federal’ aid pays less than 80 percent of road projects and the remainder must be provided by local units of government In addition to Marsh Road, improvements financed by federal aid will also be started on the east end of Coats Grove Road in 1983. with the west end to be completed in 1984, he said. Lenz said that the base will be con­ structed this year and the surface will go on in 1984. The Road Commission will receive ap­ proximately $145,000 from the state gas tax, the chairman said. This reflects a 9.7 percent increase. Lenz indicated that state money­ will be received in monthly installments beginning March 1. In addition to the increase in state aid, because of the new federal gas lax the road commission is expecting an increase of about $65,000 in federal money for 1983 over the original amount aid of $120,000 Townships and the county have been at odds over money for roads for a number of years, climaxing with a fight, last year, over a proposed half-mill allocation to b»* ear­ marked for roads. The county allocation board, with support from the board of commissioners, .sought a half-mill increase in property taxes, while township supervisors backed a plan to reduce the county's share of the allocated millage by a half-mill with a corresponding increase in the townships share of the millage. In the end. the county commissioners placed the half-mill increase on the November ballot, but it was overwhelmingly defeated James Gordon, finance chairman of the board of commissioners, explained that county appropriations to the road com­ mission m the past 10 years have generally paralleled the availability of federal revenue sharing money He said allocations have ranged from as low as $35,000 io as high as about $125 000 In 1981. as part ot a cutback across the county budget, the road commission received no appropriation. Gordon ex­ plained. Last year, the road commission was back in the county budget for $80,000. There's enough concern expressed that there be money for roads," Gordon said, "so we put together a budget that had money for roads in it." Continued on page 4 Hastings school chief outlines financial troubles to Rotary Club Payless paydays, cash flow shortages, and an overall'grim financial predicament was the picture Robert Miller, interim superintendent for Hastings schools, drew for Hastings Rotary Club members at their Monday luncheon. Outlining the reasons tor mat preaica ament — mainly postponed and delayed state aid payments, including the recent freeze on February’s $500,000 plus payment — Miller made a pitch to the Rotarians for the need to increase the local operational millage. "We have to go further." said Miller after detailing plans by school officials to solve some of those financial difficulties. "We must pass a millage increase. We have to have it." He noted that 1970 was the last time Hastings has had a millage increase. Voters have turned down several increase requests since then, including last spring's 5.3 mill proposition. Hastings school district currently levies 26.51 mills, eight of them allocated from the county's 15-mill lota* and 18.51 of them voted on by local residents "The children are tomorrow's leaders," Miller said, prefacing is speech. "When we as a nation stop believing in the need to Robert Miller Continued on page 2 �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, January 27, 1983 — Page 2 Slippery roads blamed for numerous weekend accidents Burned infant’s mother surrenders to state police A Feb. 7 preliminary exam is set for Claudia Joyce Raynes, 32. 7725 Noffke Dr., Caledonia, who is accused of cruelty and neglect of children. She is the mother an infant girl whom police believe was burned in a microwave oven. Raynes, accompanied by her lawyer, surrendered to Michigan State Police of the Wayland Post Thursday, Jan. 20. A warrant for her arrest was issued earlier that day. Raynes was arraigned the same day in Barry County District Court before Judge Gary Holman, and released on $5,000 per­ sonal recognizance bond. Rayne’s daughter, Tracy, waj taken to a Grand Rapid's hospital Oct. 31 with severe burns over her feet, hands and abdomen. Doctors amputated part of the infant’s left hand and right foot, and removed part of her abdomen. Tracy, born Sept. 28, 1982, has since been released from the hospital, and is now in a foster Lome. According to the warrant, Raynes “did willfully, unlawfully or neglectfully deprive (Tracy) of necessary food, clothing, shelter; to wit: protection from microwave radiation." Police have been stymied by the cir­ cumstances surrounding the case. In­ vestigators have been unable to find physical evidence that the infant was inside the microwave oven, and a doctor who examinded burned tissue samples from the infant girl said he has nothing to compare the samples to. The charge does not accuse Raynes of placing Tracy in the oven. On Dec. 17, Barry County Probate Judge Richard Laughrin ordered Tracy placed in a foster care home. Tracy's brother, however, was placed under court jurisdiction and allowed to stay at home. Prosecutors have agreed to “liberal” visitation rights for the parents. The parents have claimed, through their lawyer, that Tracy received accidental electrical, not radiation, burns, from an unknown source. Rayne’s told police that the oven oc­ casionally malfunctioned, and had shocked other people. However. FDA experts and others have examined the microwave oven and have found nothing wrong with it. Kentwood man found guilty in break-in of Orangeville home An 18-year-old Kentwood man was found guilty during a bench trial before Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster Jan. 19 of the break-in of a Lindsey Rd. home last summer. Steven Ray Patrick, 4902 Madison, Kent­ wood, was found guilty of the August 24 break-in of a home at 8148 Lindsey Rd., Orangeviile Township. Sentencing is set for Feb. 4. He faces up to 15 years in prison. Patrick’s bond was cancelled, and the defendam remanded back to the Barry County Jail. Court News William Terpening, 18, 5017 Lacey Rd., Bellevue, received 30 days in jail and two years probation for possession of marijuana. Judge Shuster credited Terpening with two days already spent in jail, and ordered him to pay $250 in fines and costs. Terpening was alsoordered not to associate with any known felon, not to possess or use any controlled substance, and to seek and maintain full employment. Robert Otis Bennett, 159 Oak St., ionia, was sentenced to five weekends in jail, and two years probation on a charge of at­ tempted joyriding. Judge Shuster ordered Bennett to pay $200 in fines and costs, as well as $220 restitution, and to seek and maintain part time em­ ployment and to remain in school. A March 14 trail date has been set for Lawrence J. Klok, 34 , 450 Egleston, Kalamazoo, accused of felonious assault upon Gordon Henderson with a shotgun. According to court records, Klok "did make an assault upon Gordon Henderson with a dangerous weapon (a shotgun), but without intending to commit .he crime of murder or to inflict great bodily harm less than the crime of murder.” Lawyers expect the trial to take three days. An April 11 trial date has been set for Billie Lee C ham h—la in 17. of 1580 S. Hanover, No. Corrections In last week’s issue of “The Hastings Banner" a letter addressed to the editor from the Hastings Educational Secretarial Association was titled “Teacher are unhappy The headline was incorrect both, because the letter concerned the secretarial association not the teachers' association and because it did not express unhappiness but rather was an explanation on ’why” their association lodged an unfair labor charge against the board of education concerning use of volunteers for certain duties. "The Banner” sincerely regrets the error and any misunderstandings it may have caused. “Payless paydays”, reported in the Jan. 20 school board article, would apply to all school employees, not just teachers. In the Jan. 20 Banner, Billie Chamberlain's address is listed from court records. His correct address is 1560 S. Hanover, Apt. 9. Hastings 9,ona charge of larceny in a building. Prosecutors allege Chamberlain stole a fire extinguisher from Hastings High School on or about Nov. 24. If convicted, Chamberlain faces four years in prison. A March 15 trail date has been set for Penny Ann Lee. 25, 2220 Tanner Lake Rd., on a charge of felonious driving. Police allege that Lee struck a pedestrian with her car on M-66 the night of August 7, then fled the scene of the accident. Michael L. Endsley, 18, 2881 Quimby Rd., was sentenced to six months in jail and three years probation for check forgery. Judge Shuster ordered that the last three months of the sentenced be suspended upon completion of a high school diploma, and ordered Endsley to pay $300 in fines and costs, and $240 restitution. Edward Salvidar, 22, 212 Stadium Dr., Middleville was sentenced to 60 days in jail and two years probation for attempted joyriding. Judge Shuster ordered Salvidar to pay $500 in fines and costs, and attend substance abuse counseling. Lewis Charles Erway, 18, 201 W. State St., pleaded guilty to larceny in a building. Erway told Judge Shuster that he entered the Strand Theatre on or aobut Dec. 13, and stole a large diamond ring from 2 safe in the Theatre's office. Sentencing is set for Feb. 4. He faces up to four years in prison. Steven Henry Adams, 31, 121 N. High St., MiddlyiUe, pleaded guilty to attempted malicious destruction of police property. Adams told Judge Shuster he shot a Michigan State Police car during a seige of his house Dec. 26. Sentencing is set for Feb. 4. Gale Marie Skinner, 318 Greenwood Ct., Middleville, was sentenced to three years probation for fourth degree criminal sexual conduct. Judge Shuster ordered her to live in an approved residence, not to be alone with minor children, to attend mental health counceling and to pay $300 in court costs and fines. Christine Raymond, 37, 4836 Thornapple Lake Rd., Nashville, was sentenced to four years probation for attempted check forgery. Judge Shuster ordered her to pay $300 in fines and costs, and $555.40 restitution. 300 gallons of fuel oil is stolen 300 Gallons of fuel oil, chains and binders were reported stolen from a house under construction at 11333 Keller Rd. in Orangeville, Jan. 13. Amps and Speakers were reported stolen sometime last week from the Grace Bretheren Church on Vedder Rd. in Lake Odessa. Entry was apparently made through a side door. Banner Send Form P.S. 3579 fo P.O. Box B , (USPS 071 -830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 4—Thursday, January 27. 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County; $12 per year in adjoining counties; and *13.50 per year elsewhere. Ethel Mae Price of Freeport was rushed to Pennock Hospital after her cor was hit broadside at the corner of North Broadway and Freeport Roads on Friday afternoon. (Banner photo) Hastings school chief, continued. provide them with a quality education, then that nation is in trouble." Miller told the Rotarians that Hastings has “an excellent school". “Unfortunately we, like all other schools, are facing hard economic times," he noted. “But we can't give up to that. If we pull together we can overcome Die problems." Governor Blanchard's recent freeze on February state aid payments — amounting to over $500,000 for Hastings — has left the school with a “severe cash flow problem", Miller said. As a consequence, he went on, the district has halted all purchases, delayed the payment on some bills, and informed employees that next month might see two "payless paydays”. “One hundred and sixty (Michigan) schools in formula (receiving state aid) will go with payless paydays by Easter," Miller informed the audience. “It’s just hit Hastings a little earlier." The superintendent noted that the district has only two sources of income — state aid and local millage. From the first source, he pointed out, the Hastings district has experienced cuts of over $250,000 between August 1980 and the past school year, in addition to the current; postponement. Statewide, he said, the government five years ago spent 27 percent of their tola’ budget on “K-thru-12’’ education and now­ spends 14 percent. ; -.-.J’ “Five years ago the state (returning local tax monies) paid 54’4 percent of the cost for education while local district paid 43’4 ‘ percent," he continued. "The state now pays 45'2 percent while the local end is 56 >4 percent. In 1979-80 the state paid an average of $1762 to educate each child. Three years later they pay $1763. “The state hasn't lived up to its responsibilites (in giving back tax money to support education),’’ Miller said, adding that funds they do promise have later been cut back. Mi ler said there were other factors, in addition to the state aid difficulties, that have put the district in an economic bind. “Because of the cuts and delays in payments we’ve had to borrow larger sums of money (to offset cash flow problems),” he said. "Those larger sums, plus the higher interest rates, have caused larger interest payments. Last year we spent over $100,000 in interest on the loans. That’s five teaching positions.” Declining enrollment — 169 students less this year — also resulted in less revenues, he noted as did “cost of living" increases in employee contracts. "Because of these (various) factors we had a deficit of $362,575 last year,” he in­ formed the audience. Miller said the board of education took steps to bring that deficit into balance, in­ cluding negotiations to eliminate the “cost of living” clauses, pay freezes with four of the six employee unions, reduced tuition payments for teachers attending college courses, and last year’s reduction of 39 staff members. "With those steps the budget had been brought in line,” he said. ‘Then came the $522,000 freeze. Because of it we have a serious cash flow problem.” Miller said the board of education is working to solve the latest crunch, including the decision to collect summer taxes that will save an estimated $120,000 in interest payments and help to ease cash flow problems. He felt a closer scrutinizetion of employee contracts was also necessary. "We have to be tougher in negotiations," he ad­ ded. “But, while these steps will balance the budget," Miller said, “to restore the curriculum (caused by reduced personnel) we have to go further. We must pass a millage increase.” Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to heip you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • AH letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Ice and slush is blamed for at least five traffic mishaps resulting in personal injuries over the weekend. The worst occurred at 3:45 p.m. Friday, when a car, driven by Ethel Mae Price. 65, 235 S. East St., Freeport, collided with a car driven by Tom H. Eckert, 6580 N. Broadway, also of Freeport. According to Freeport Police Chief Bob Abendrouth, Price was eastbound when she was struck broadside by the northbound Eckert vehicle, at the corner of N. Broad wav and Freeport Roads. Price was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was reported in good condition Wednesday. Eckert, his wife, Katherine, and two children. Arthur. 7, and Andrew, 5, were also taken to Pennock, where they were treated and released. According to Chief Bob Abendrouth, seat belts saved the Eckert family from serious injury. “I’m sure if they weren’t wearing seat belts, things could have been a lot worse," he said. The accident remains under investigation. Vincent Alan Schantz, 17, 299 Martin Rd., was slightly injured Saturday after losing conti ul of his vehicle on E. State Rd. Schantz reportedly told sheriff deputies that a passing vehicle threw slush onto his windshield causing him to go off the road. No citations were issued. Helen Louise Brown, 46,1805 Wellman Rd., was treated and released at Pennock Hospital for injuries received when her car left the road Saturday afternoon, striking several small trees in a ditch. Deputies say Brown was eastbound on E. State Rd. when the mishap occurred. She was reportedly taken to the hospital by passersby. Carol Sue Foster, 31,10830 Finkbeiner Rd., was injured Saturday afternoon after her car struck a tree on Cherry Valley Rd. Deputies say Foster was northbound when her car suddenly left the road, and struck a tree 15 feet from the shoulder. Monika K. Hess, 33, received minor in­ juries Saturday afternoon when her west­ bound vehicle left Lawrence Rd. Deputies issued no citations in the 4:20 p.m. mishap. Bank official named to factory board Miller noted that success of a millage issue would be “very difficult”. Reasons "wbv” he felt so included: the fact that four of every five households have no school-age children, that the schools have been doing a poor public relations job, and that the (overall) economy is poor. A more important reason, he felt, was the fact that local property taxpayers seen their property taxes increase during the past four years as a result of rises in the SEV. (property tax assessments). "Hastings has contributed more than $1 million because of the rising SEV," he said. “Schools, however, are the only unit of loca! g doesn'1 benefit from a _ ^™enl 0131 _________ rising SEV,” he pointed out. Under the school “state aid formula", increased local revenues (caused by a rising SEV) result in less state aid, the ratio working so that, as the percentage of the local school’s total goes up, the state’s share goes down. Local bank official, Neil A. Gardner, has been appointed to the board of directors of Hastings Manufacturing Company. President Stephen I Johnson has announced. A Detroit area native, Gardner has been employed at the Hastings City Bank since 1976 where he presently serves as Vice President - Commercial Lending and In­ vestments. Gardner, 35, holds a bachelor of arts degree from Albion College and an MBA in finance from Western Michigan University. Gardner who resides in Hastings is also on the board of directors and is treasurer of the Hastings Area Community Fund. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings where he serves as vice chairman of the trustees. Public Opinion ...by Ken Reibel Is glitter gone from Super Bowl? Dan Martz Lawrence Hawkins Frank Scheid Jeff Simpson George Lehman Bill Karpinski Mark Asnley Craig Patterson This Sunday, millions of Americans will sit down to watch Super Bowl XVII, the culmination of a season shortened by a much-publicized players strike. Have the player’s hunger for higher salaries and fringe benefits, and the subsequent shorter season, ruined your appetite for pro ball this Sunday? Dan Martz: Martz says he’s disappointed in the players this year. "I don’t think they had the crowd after they had the strike that they had before, but I think the playoffs will have a crowd." Martz says the strike and the player’s behavior hasn't dampened his enthusiasm for the game. "I’m not a real fan. I only watch it when there isn’t anything else to do." Lawrence Hawkins: Hawkins savs he’ll watch Super Bowl XVII. even though he's been put off a little by the player’s strike last year. "I think they should have played in­ stead of goofing around and going on strike. It takes up our money to watch them play...I think they should have kept an eye on playing.” will still be good." Frank Scheid: "To me, I think whoever strikes must be crazy in their head," says Scheid. “Especially nowadays, with the times so hard, and millions of people out of work, lot of these people are striking, for no reason at all." Regardless, Scheid says he'll watch Super Bowl. "I’ve got nothing else to do.” Bill Karpinski: "It has not for me per­ sonally,” says Karpinski, Hastings High School athletic director. "I realize where both sides are coming from, and I think both have legitimate arguments.” He says the way the playoffs are struc­ tured “puts some excitement back in foot­ ball. It reminded me of the basketball tournament. Everybody has a shot at win­ ning a title regardless of their record." Jeff Simpson: •No, it hasn’t," says Simp­ son, coach for the Hastings High School football team. “1 don't agree with what went on (during the strike), but the level of play Mark Ashley: “Usually, 1 can watch the games a little bit more than I do, but I’ve been awfully busy this year,” says Ashley. “As far.as Super Bowl, I’ll try tc watch it." Ashley says he doesn't have much to say about the player's strike, but he suspect's it’s just not the same this year as last. George Lehman: "1 think the teams that finished, like Washington. Dallas, New York, did a beautiful job. But Detroit certainly let me down They were playing football before the strike, but after the strike they didn't even try...But I’m going to watch Super Bowl, don't worry about that." Craig Patterson: “I would say Super Bowl probably doesn’t have the same meaning, out I think football is football. After seeing some of the playing (last weekend), I think it should be interesting...! liked the way the defensive units played. I liked seeing them play in mud." �The Hostings Banner, Thursday. January 27. 1983 — Page 3 Visiting author teaches writing techniques to local students etvi . . The first of a series of creative writing workshops directed by award winning author Carol Fenner, who also has been a recipient of the prestigious Caldecott Medal, are underway at Northeastern Elementary School in Hastings. Ms. Fenner’s visit here is being made possible through a grant the school received from the Michigan Council of the Arts. Morgan-King engaged Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morgan of AuGres, Mich, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tammi Marie, to Dan.el Van King, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan King of Hastings. Tammi is a 1980 graduate of AuGres-Sims High School and is currently attending Saginaw Valley State College pursuing a major in elementary education. Dan is a 1979 graduate of Hastings High School and will be graduating from Saginaw Valley State College in May with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. No wedding date has been announced. Coykendall-Morse to wed Mr. and Mrs. Donald Coykendall of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Teresa, to Daniel Morse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Morse of Hastings. t Teresa is a 1981 graduate of Hastings and is attending Davenport College in Kalamazoo. Danki is a 1980 graduate of Hastings and presently employed at Murco’s in Plainwell A Sept. 10 wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Benton mark 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Russell Benton of 1521 N. Jefferson St., Hastings will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Jan. 27. The couple were married Jan. 27. 1933 in Grand Rapids by Rev. Boone They have spent the last 45 years living in Hastings. They have two daughters, Mrs Hubert (Evelyn) Gibson of Kalamazoo and Mrs. Clayton (Vivian) Case of Hastings, and one son, Mr. Maurice Benton of Kalamazoo. They have seven grandchildren and one great - grandson. They will celebrate their anniversary later in the spring. Carol Fenner, award winning author of children's books, fields a variety of questions from her Northeastern Elementary School audience. Schovans observe 25th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schovar. of Hastings are cordially invitingYamily and friends to-their open house, Feb. 12, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 127 W. Apple St., Hastings. The open house will be given by their daughters, Mrs. Marvin (Gerrie) Cochran of Montana, and Mrs. Charles (Valeria) Reiglerand Mrs. James (Jackie) Lancaster, both of Hastings. The couple requests that no gifts be given. Schaechterle-Ogden engagement told Mr. and Mrs. John Schaechterle of Belding are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jacqueline Kay. to Ronald W. Ogden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ogden of Hastings. Jackie is a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by Felpausch Food Center of Hastings. Ron is a 1980 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by Slagboom Die and Stamping Co. of Grand Rapids. A May 7 wedding is being planned. Bale-Mallison exchange vows Mr. and Mrs. James Mallison Miss Lisa’Bale, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Bale, Ironwood Township, and James Mallison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mallison, Hastings, were married Friday, Dec. 24. The 2 p.m. ceremony took place in a holiday setting at the home of the bride’s parents. The Rev. Frederick Paalanen officiated. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Floral, patterned Chantilly lace was used to fashion the bride's wedding gown in a simple design. Her chapel length silk illusion veil with lace edged blusher, held by a matching demibonnet of lace, was worn by her three older sisters at their weddings. Mrs. James Aili, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. James Aili was the best man, A reception was held at the Aili farm, home of the bride’s brother-in-law and sister. Tlie bride is a 1982 graduate of Luther L. Wright High School and was employed at Elias Brothers Restaurant. The groom is in the military service. The newlyweds are residing at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Mycitracin OINTMENT Church women united Barry County Church Women United held their annual meeting Friday. Jan 21-at 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Hastings. The invocation was givan by the pastor, Rev. Myron Williams. Maudi Williams gave an inspiring <alk on "Love, Incorpora ted’', an organization getting started here in Barry County. Rev. P. Howell and his wife .rom the Seventh Day Adventist Church described their program that has alleviated suffering and want both locally and on a world-wide basis for many years. Marilyn Cotant, ac­ companied by her daughter Lori, was the soloist. Ruth Turner of First United Methodist Church installed the following officers for 1983-84: Clara Stanton, presi >nt; Virginia Stevens, vice president; Lillian Palmer, secretary; and Wilma Story, treasurer. Also, Least Coin chair­ man, Doris Weaver; Margaret Cook, fund for fifth decade; and Judy Lentz, ecumenical celebrations. Myrtle Gernentz was in charge of the lovely tea serviced. Delano Endsley, Jr.. Hastings, 22 and Lisa Rench, Woodland, 17. Wendell Brangwyn, Charlotte, 44 and Louise Sydow, Hastings, 41. John Dwayne Penny, Chanute, Ill. AFB, 20 and Barbara Ann Hamilton, Cloverdale. 18. Gary White, Hastings, 24 and Cynthia Sue Graham, Hastings, 25. Jeffery Freeman, Caledonia. 24 and Kim Sager, Delton, 25. Russell Allerding, Hastings, 26 and Gerri Kaufman, Hastings. 29. Tony Huss. Vermontville, 18 and Debra Hummel). Nashville. 18. FAST Repair Service 118 South Jefferson, Hastings 945-3429 According to staff members, it is a stimulating experience for students to meet a "real author." Another goal of the program is to encourage students to increase leisure­ time reading. Ms. Fenner, a native of New York, has worked in New York City as a dancer, ac­ tress, teacher, designer, copywriter, and editor. She now resides in Battle Creek with her husband, Jiles Williams. She currently conducts writing workshops in an parts of the state. GIGANTIC PRE-INVENTORY STOCK REDUCTION SALE “3 HOUR SALE” Saturday, January 29th... 9 a.m. to 12 noon Every Regular Price JEAN In Our Store ON SALE ...25% Off Choose from a wide selection of Men's, Women's and Children's Jeans and Cords. Many styles and brands, such as Plain Pockets, Hunt Club, Jordache® , Chic, Super Denim, Super Cords, Lee, Cotier and many more. FASHIONS FOR ALL THE FAMILY, AU DAY SATURDAY • 30% to 75% Off • 50% Off Girls Selected Women's Sportsweor Print Flannel Sleepwear • Men's Flannel Shirts Orig. $8.99 • Women's Duck Boots • 50% Off All Men's Fleeced Lined and Women's Gloves Orig. 19.99 Now 11.99 • 30% to 50% Off • 50% Off All Boys' • Big Mac Flannel • 30%-50% Off Selected Men's Sizes Girls' Sportswear Orig. $16 & $17 _ Now and $9.99 Now 5.99 • Boys' Fun Boots Orig.$18&$19Howl3i99 • ALL REMNANTS Selected Men's Sportsweor Gloves, Mittens and Headwear __ 7.99 30% to 50% Off • 50% Off ah Christmas Fabric. REPAIR Open Saturday HODGES JEWELRY 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ▼ our Full Service Repair Confer Hastings, Ml. 122 W. State St. Hastings The state’s council of the arts, which brought Ms. Fenner to Hastings, was established by the Michigan Legislature in 1966. The council provides a wide variety of grants to schools and community groups for programs dealing with the performing arts as well as visual and literary arts. 30% to50% Off Marriage Licenses • Engraving • Watch Repair In a kick-off assembly, Wednesday (Tuesday’s events were cancelled because of icy roads which forced the school system to close), Ms. Fenner gave a slide presentation that introduced students to a behind-thescenes look at how her books were written and published. She showed slides of "pastedup dummies, printing plates, galley proofs, and cover designs of some of her books as she explained the step-by-step progress of publishing, writing, and illustrating. Ms. Fenner, 53. also discussed some of the set-backs she encountered as well as the happy moments of being a writer. During the second-half of the assembly, the author showed slides of her book "Tigers in the Cellar" and read the story to the audience. During thefirst partof the assembly, when she showed a slide of her well-known book "Gorilla, Gorilla," students cheered and clapped as though being introduced to an old friend. Ms. Fenner told the students that watching a gorilla in a zoo in Japan had inspired her to write “Gorilla, Gorilla." She told the student that she spent a great deal of time doing research about gorillas before she wrote the book. The hours spent in research at the library paid-off, she said, because "I was able to take a gorilla out of the jungle and put him in a book so boys and girls can find out what gorillas are really like. A gorilla isn’t a "King Kong," she told the students. "A gorilla is a gentle giant of an animal.** During a question-and-answer period with her young audience, students seemed especially interested to know "how long did it take to write your books?” It took only one week to write the first draft of "Tigers In the Cellar." But, when her publisher asked her to change the ending, she said she spent several months writing it. "I still like my first ending best," she chuckled. Writing "Gorilla. Gorilla" took two years because of al) the research involved, said Ms. Fenner. "‘Christiiuis Tree on the Mountain* rolled right out of me — I did it in one afternoon.” "Ice Skates" was a four-year project, she said. She said she is contemplating writing a sequal to that book and said an inquiry by one of the school's teachers had helped set her thinking in the right direction about how the second story should be handled." Ms. Fenner is currently working on a collection of stories about some youngsters in the 1915 era. She's also working on a fairy tale "about an awful king.” "My best time for working is between 9 a.m. and 1 or 2 p.m., she told the students, in response to a question. In addition to writing for children, Ms. Fenner has published articles that are geared for adult readers. One of her short stories (for adults) has also been in­ corporated in a book of short stories. During one of Wednesday's workshops with students, she stressed discriptive writing using the five senses. Workshops scheduled for Thursday were cancelled because Ms Fenner was ill so the days of the grant workshop program may have to be postponed until spring because of other committments the author has, ac­ cording to the school. Northeastern received a four-day grant from the Council of the Arts which provides for all Ms. Fenner’s expenses except for mileage and meals. Ph. 945 2963 JCPenney •’982 J C Penney Company. Inx ____ We will CLOSE at 4 P.M.... Saturday, January 29th for... INVENTORY. �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, January 27, 1983 — Page 4 OLituarid — Rev. Towsendpasses away . HASTINGS - Rev. Harley V. Townsend, 96, pastor emeritus of Michigan in the Church of the Brethren, died Friday, Jan. 21 at Provincial House in Hastings. Rev. Townsend observed the 60th an­ niversary of his ordination on Mar. 11, 1976. At that time, the district conference con­ ferred on him the title of pastor emeritus for the state of Michigan. A quote from Walter Young’s book, "History of the Church of the Brehtren in Michigan" read: "Harley’s leadership in the district has been thorough and agressive. He has been moderator of the Michigan District Con­ ference six times and has served six times on the annual conference standing commitee. He served as elder to eight Churches of the Brethren." Harley retired three times and each was called back to serve - even after he entered Provincial House and was totaly blind. At Provincial House, he conducted weekly worship services and ministered to the other patients. He was bom on Dec. 25, 1886 in Woodland, the son of John and Mary (Leedy) Townsend. He was educated in the Eckhardt Country School and graduated from WoodlanJ High School, Barry County Normal and Bethany Bible Seminary in Chicago, Ill. He married Naomi Teeter on May 28. 1913 in Scottville. He united with the Woodland Church of the Brethren on Aug,. 20, 1907. He was ordained in the ministry on Mar. 11, 1916 and was ordained to the eldership in October of 1918. With the exception of about two years at Loon Creek Church in Indiana, his ministry was with Michigan churches. He served the Woodland Church of the Brethren between 1925 and 1941, the Sunfield Church of the Brethren from 1943 to 1946, the Battle Creek Church of the Brethren from 1946 to 1957 and at the New Haven Church of the Brethren from 1957 to 1961. From 1963 to 1969 he continued as a part-time pastor at the New Haven Church of the Brehtren. He is survived by three sons, Charles of Middleville; Buryle of Nashville, John of Bellevue; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Pennock of Battle Creek; 14 grandchildren; 26 greatgrandchildre; one great great- grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. One son, Dale, and one grandson, three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 26 from Pickens Koop Funeral Chapel in I,ake Odessa. Rev. John Tomlinson of­ ficiated. Burial was at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Brethren Student Aid Fund. Ceil C. Morgan _________ _ HASTINGS • Mr. Ceil (Bo* C. Morgan, 64, of 5940 Middleville Rd., died Saturday. January 22. 1983 at Grand Rapids Osteopathic Hospital He was born February 10.1918 in Dowling, the son of Robert and Ola (McCarty) Morgan. He attended Fisher School. He married the former Flonne Hornsby on June 24. 1939. He was employed by Viking Corp, for 17 years, Hastings Aluminum Products. E.W. Bliss for Ifi years and currently Bradford White. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge for 22 years. Mr. Morgan is survived by his wife, Florire; four sons. Robert C. of Lowell, Mich., Richard J.. Sr. and Michael R.. both Ruben J. Stockham______ 96-yearold Rev Harley Townsend, a long-time pastor in Barry County passed away last week at the Provincial House In Hastings. ATTEXD SI® ICES Delton Area CEDAR CREK BIBLE. Campground Road. ■ mi S . Pastor. Brent Branham Phone 623 *285 Sunday School al 10 a m ; Worship II am; Evening Ser­ vice at 7 p m.; Youth meet Sunda; 6 p m . Wed Prayer Bible7 p m. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Corner Piter and Cedar Creek Rd Paul S Howell. Pastor Phone 948»«4 Saturday Services, Sa ba th School 9.30am . Worship 11 a m.; Wed 7:30 pm Bible Study and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor Elmer J. Faust. On M-43 in Delton Services - Worship io 45 am. Sunday School 9 30-10'20. Evening Service 6 p m . United Meth odist Women every first Thursdry, 7:30 p.m ; United Methodist Men every second Sunday. 7:30 a m. INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton lax-aled on M-43 in De'ton Pastor Steve VanNatlan. Sandy Campbell. Sunday School Director Sunday School 10 a.m.. Family Worship and Bible Teaching 11 a.m.. Children's Church, 11 a.m.. Evening Service ( p_m Wednesday Bible Study al.7 p.m.. CLoir Practice at 7:50 n.m Last Friday of every ihtmth. Family Night at 7:30 p tn at the church Call 623-53V! MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Comer M 4.1 and Aldo Road. Doug Huntington PaJitOT Hi No 3. Box 315A Deitcn. Mi 49046 Phone 671-4702. Sunday School 10 00 a m. Worship Service 11:00. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.. Wednesday Service7:00p.m. PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH 10221 S Noma Rd Acroas from Prairie­ ville Garage. Rev. Bill Blair. Pastor Sun­ day School 10 a m . Morning Wwahip 11 a m. Sunday Night 7 p.m; Bible Study. Wedneaday Service 7pm Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner officiating Phone 758-3149 Country Chapel worship 10:15 a.m ; Sunday School 9 a.m.; Banfield worship 11:30a.m. COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH Former Johnstown Town­ ship Hall. Dowling Mark A. Shriver Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship 10:45 a.m.. Evening service 6 Pm Wed evening prayer 7 pm • Howship dinner last Sunday of each month. 2:30pm at the church Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 Fuller SL. M-79 Pastor James Sherman Sunday Services & Sunday School. 10 a m.: Morning Worship II a m ; Evening Services. Youth 6 p m.; Evening Worship 7 p.m.; Wednesday mtd week prayer 7 pm; Wednesday caravan program 7 p.m HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH Hwy M-456 10 mi S of Nashville. Robert Lee Sho t*. Pastor Sunday 9:45 a.m . Sunday School. 10:45 a m Worship Service. 6 pm Young People Meeting 7:00 pm. Evening Service, Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free counsel­ ing service on all problems Phone 616-758 3866 or 963-1713 OUR LADY OF GREATOAK. Lacey Father Ray Allen Phone 623 24W Suh day Mass at 9:00 a.m. PEACE UNITED MElifODIST CHURCH, at Barryvi.'le 4 miles W of Ni-ohvilleon M-79 Steven Red. Pastor Worship Service 9:15 a.m.. Sunday Church School and Coffee Fellowship 10; IS am. United Methodist Women 1st Tuesday each month. ST CYRIL S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Robert E Coraani. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 31 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashville. Phone 652-9719 Comer Washington and State Leonard F. Putnsm. Pastor Services Sundays 9-45a m Morning Worship, 10 45a m Fellowship, 11 a ni Church School for all ages; 6 » n m U M Y F Jr Hi an.f CM YF Sr Hi. Bible Hour all ages. 1*1 Wednesday 7:30 p m each month. United Methodist Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville. Rev J G. Boomer Sunday School 9:45 am; Sunday Worship 11:00 a m ; Evening Service 6:00 pm. Bible Prayer. Wednesday. 7:00 p.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillips St Pastor Lester DeC.ruoi. 8529806 <>r 8S'.’-9O25 Assistant Pastor Don Romm. 852 9808 Sunday Serw. Sunday School 9 45; Sunday wonhip 11 an. Sundav Evening Ser-ice 7 pm. Wednesday night Bible Study 7 p.m. Bus Mirustry — Call Don Rmcm 852-9228. r*iM^? GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Cloverdale Rd.. 5 miles south of Nashville. mile East of M-66 Pastor Marvin Potter Phone &524B6I Sunday Services; Sunday School 10 a.m; Morning Services 11 am.; Evening Service 6 p.m Cottage Prayer meeting7:30p.m Wednesday Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN corner of Barnum Rd and M-66 Wood­ land Pastor George Speas Phone 367 274 ! 9:45 a.m. Worship. 11 a m Sunday School; Wednesday Prayer « pm.: W M A. 2nd Wednesday each month; Adult C.E.. 2nd Saturday each month. 8 p.m WOODGROVE PARISH. Coats Grove Rev. Pamela Owens. Pastor Phone 367-3324 Church School. 9 30 a m ; Woesnip Service. 10:45 am . Holy Communion first Sunday of each month Women's Fellowship first Thursday of each month al 10 00am WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance Heffelfinger Phone 367-3961 9 15 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m Sundav School; 7:30 p m Wednesday UMYF Welcome The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Publ'C Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Comploto Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hastings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. insurance for your Ufa. Meme. Business end Cor E. W. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf 4- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" ■ 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home Corner of Walnut & S. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N. Woodland Rd.. Lake Odessa Pastor Richard Sessink Church phone 3674621 Pastor's phone 374-8938 Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a m ; Sunday School 11:15 am evening service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday - Bible Study 7:00 p.m. STONEY POINT FREE METHO DLST. Wellman Rd at E Slate Rd Rev Douglas Demond. Pastor 552 E Thom St.. Hastings, Michigan 9455120 Sunday School 10:00 a m Worship Service II :00a m Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phil Perkins. Pastor. 10 a.m. Sunday School; 1! a.m. Morning Wor­ ship; Junior Church Nursery; 7 p.m. Worship. Wednesday 7:M pm Family Night Missionary Society second Friday. 7 p.m. Potluck Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 106 Cherry St. Pastors Rev Jerry Drummond and Rev Don Palmer. Phone 765-5134 10:00 a m Sunday School; 1100 a m Morning Worship. Evening Worship 7:00 p m Wednesday evening prayer meeting at Y.C.W. Club's 7:00 p m "A Growing Church For Coming Lord GALIlEAN BAPTIST. 108ih Si. and N. Freeport Rd Phone 945-5704 10 a.m Sunday School; Ham Morning Worship; 7 p.m Evening Service. Wednesday - Prayer MeeLng7:30p m HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M 50 North of Freeport at the Kent-Ionia County Line Rev James Kinsey Morning Worship 10 p.m . Church School H a.m. Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m Morning Services. 11:15 Sunday School These are classes for a I! MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. 708 Wes’ Main Street Worship 10 a m Sunday School 11 15 a.m ; Evening Worship 6 p m. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy. M-37. Just north of Middleville 795-9726 Rev Wesley Smith. Pastor Dennis Anderson. Pastor of Youth and Education Sunday School 9 45 am.. Morning Worship 11 am. Evening Service 6 p.m. NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Russell St Rev Gary Finkbeiner Phone 795-7429 Sundav Worship Service io a m and 7 pm. Wednes­ day Bible Study 7:30 p.m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 at Parma lee Road. Middleville. Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 891 1585 Rev Charles Doombos. Assis­ tant Pastor, phone 795-3466 First Service 9 a.m.. Church School 10:15 a m . Second Service II:15a.m . Even­ ing Celebration 6 p.m ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phom 792 2889 Sunday Mass II am PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST M 50 at Bell Rd Rev. Lee R Palmer 10 a m Worship Service; 11 am Sunday School. 6 90 Evening Service. 7:30 Wednesday Prayer Service. McCALLUM CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST The Church tn the Wildwood' Otis Like Road Pa*tor Gary Brook* Momtmr Worahip 11 ■ m . Sunday School 9 45 am. Evening Servin- 7pm. Prayer Mrrung and Youth Meeting 7 pm Thursday. Womens Mi* aintiary Association fir*t Thursday of <-»ih month 9.30 a m Orangeville Gun Lake , P’RST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd . 2 miles soulh of Gun Lake Rev Dan Johnson. Pastor luirrv Tungaie Sunday School Sunt Sunday School 9 45 a m ; Church Services 11 a n> 6 pm Evening Services. Wednesday 6 .io p m S O C K 3 thru 6 grades. 7 p in Adult Prayer and Bible Studv Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-5413 for pick up MARTIN REFORMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Dnve-in. walk in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev Marvin Meeter. Pastor Worship Ser vices lo a m and 7 30 pm . Sund-v '■iIhxjIii 15am ST 4'RYIL A METHODIUS. Gun Lake Father Dennis Boylan. Paslnr Phone792 2889 Saturday Mass ."-p m Sunday Mass9a m DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH Doster Hoad near Pine Lake Rei John F Padgett Pastor Sunday worship 9 X*a m and 6pm. Sunday School li am Youth Choir meet* each Monday 6 10 p m ST HUM IS OF ASSISI EPISCO PAL CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Mass « a m . Church School W am. Family Eucharist m am Nursery loa m Midweek services as announced Father Kurt Fi»h. Vicav Hastings Area NORTH IRVLNG WESLEYAN CHURCH, romer of Winds hool and Wing Pastor Mark Waite. .'»r>l*i Buehler Rd Phene 7658287 Sunday Sihonl 10 a m.. Worship 11 am . Evening Service 7 pm . Prayrr Sen a e Wnln*wdiiy 7 p.m.. Nursery providni for all •enicm Hastings Area ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CliuRUH. 2625 Airjiort Rd. Dick Taggart. Pastor Church phone. 918 M82 Sunday Srlvsd 9 45 a m . Worahip 11 a m.. Junior Chureh 11 a m . Evening Worship 7 p.m. Nursery for all mrvicrs. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 N Broadway Rev. James Hilgendorf. 207 W Ind Hills Dr Sunday Schoo! 9:45 a m . Morning Worship II a m . Sunday "Showers of Blessing " WBCH 8.45-9:00 a.m ; Evening Service 6:30 pm . Wednesday • MnP Week Bible Study. Youth and Children's Services 7 p.m HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshal) St. Hartings. Rev. Marvin Sickmiller Phone 945-5197. Services: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Wonhip 11:00a.m Sunday and evening service 7:30 p.m Wednesday mid-week prayer meeting 7:30 pm We will be holding REVIVAL Meetings Sep< 30 thru OcL 10 each night al 7:30. Rev Ricnard Grerr.illion from Jasper. Ala will be the ex angel 1st. F IRST BAPTtSr CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948 KH4 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30am Morning Worship 10 45a.m . Evening Worship 6 p m Wednesday Family Night Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 tn pm Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8 «i pm Sunday morning service broadcast WBCH BARRY COUNIT' CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North .Michigan J David Walker. Minister 945-2938 Sun Services 10 a tn . Bible Study II a.m Evening Service 6pm Wednesday evening Bible Study 7pm ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father RoUri E Consam Pastor Saturday Man 5 15 pm. Sunday Masses H a m and II a m. Contritions Saturday. 4 .To to 5 p m _ HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powrll Rd RuMrll A Sarver. Paator Phone 945-9224. Worship aervice 10:30 a m . evening *eme6p.m . rlnw- for all age* TuexLiy. Cattage Prayrr Mer-lang. 7'00 pm WEIXOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST. 3185 N Broadway Rev Constance Heffelfinger. Pastor. Ph 367-3961 Church School 9:30. Worship Service II a m . Senior MYF 7 o m . Thursday evening starting al 7 p m Choir; U.M. Women: Welcome Circle third Wednesday of month. I p.m HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST, 9M Terry Lm<- Phone 945 8884 Saturday services Sabbath School 9:30 am . Worship Ham; Tuesday • Bible Study and Prayer Meeting.7:30p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway Rev David I) Garrett. Phone 948 2229 Parsonage. 945-3195 Church Where a Christian experience makes you a member 9:45 a m Sunday School; io 45 a m Worship S.rvice; 7 p m. Fellowship Worship. 7 p.m Wednesday Prayer ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd in Irving Sunday Momma er»r at 10.30 Holy Communion at 11:00 Rt Rev William O. Lewia. Rector. FAD H TEMPLE CHRISTIAN CENTER. 27.MI S Wall Lake Hrt iM 41. iu«t 5 mile* ■<uth of lUsungM Partor Linrv Stlwman. Amo> Pmtor Allan Wrk-h Sunday Srhocil fur all at 'J a n> Momma Womhip lUitn a tn Eviming SrrvKr 6.<«l pm. Twwlay Night Praver. Pnuar and Worship Srrvuv 7:00 p.m. Inuraday N'tghl Wonhip Servicr 7 i*i pm "W'nrda of Truth’ radio brua«lra«l daily al 2 p m on WDFPFMmr.il HASTINGS FREE METHODIST C“URCH. Boltwood and East Slate h.^d. 945-9121 Rev Donald L Brail. Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a m Worship Service 11.00 a m Evening Service6:uti p m Prayer Meeting7:U0 p m Wednesday EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner Broadway and Center St The Rev .'anon John F Fergueson. Rector Services Sunday. Mass and Church School 10 a.m.; Wed 7pm Prayer Group. Ttiurs . 7 p m Mass and Healing Service. 8 pm. Adult Seminar FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 5U2 East Grand St Mark J Highman. Partor Ph 948-2828 Sundry School, 10 a m . morning worship and children's -hurrh. 11 am. youl hraerungs. 5 p m . evening w >e*hip. 6 p.m Thursday Prayer neeting 7 p.m.; Thursday tern rlaxars an< Primary Adv.-ntum 7 p.m Nursery pres ided for all ser­ vices We welcome all' HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH ltt» E W.-ssiUwn Ave Mini-ter. So.tt Davis Sunduv Worship 3tl urn Fellowship 111 3.i to 11 m Bilik-School I1.W8 m tn 121"' msm Wi-dnrwtuy- Bible Study and Fi-ibnvship ~ •<> to •> 30 pm Phone »4.V2<l7ii QI IMR5 I NITED METHODIST CHURCH I miles E m M-79 Steven Reid. Pastor Sunday Church School |o 30 a in Worship Service II 30a m United Methodist Women 1st Wednesday each month BALTIMORE I NITED BRETHREN Sunday school io ; m . Worship Service 11 a m . Prayet Serv .ce Thurday 7pm CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAV SAINTS Meeting al 5OJ E Bond Sundav Sacrament meeting 9 tx> am. sunday School in no a m Branch President David McMonlgle Phone 1468-9849 or 945 4154 FIRST UNITED METHODLsT CHURCH Myron K Williams mini .ter Mum Fran- e. Home. Dir-sbir of ChrMian Education Sunday. Jan io 9 30 ■ m Church School. 10 30 am Coffee Fellowdup. 10 30 am Radio Bmaitriut. WBCH. 11 a m Worship. ‘God Call* You'. 12 n'«iri Swiw. Souk Din ner. ti- lu-t» at d<».r Opct. to pulihr 6 p m Youth Fellowship* Mon. Jan '31 6 30 pm Hundt.||Choir '. u pm CubSout*. 7pn> Bov Scout* Tue. . Feb 1 2 15 I'm Cub nut* 7pm Trustee, Church Uffue W»d . 1’eh 2 - 45 * m Men* breakfast & Bible study . »,'Mi * m Visually Impaired Person*, kiunge 2 JO p m ("anil Chmr Tharsdav J 30 pm Spirit Choir. 7 pm Chanr. 1 Choir HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CKUKCli wil! I> ivdding *j»e« i*l wnreJa-1 2’. thru Jan io rarh night at - 30 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 L North St.. Michael Anton. P*»tor Phone 945-9414 Sundav, Nov. 7 • 8:45 Church Srhixd • all age* 10:00 Worahip Bd Chris­ tian Ed 4 SOS Staff after Monday. Nov 8 - 7:00 Adult Info Wrdnraday. Nov. 10 9:30 W'ordwatcher* Thtnday. Nov 11 4 15 Childran'* Choir 7 30 Senior Choir. Fnday. Nov 12 - 8:00 pm HS Youth Group Haynde Saturday. Nov 13 • 9:30 Confihnation 6. HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 220 West Colfax St Bible Lecture 9 30 a.m.; Watchtower Study 10:45 a.m.; Tuesday - Congregation Bible Study 8 p m ; Thursday - Theocratic School 7:30; Service meeting8:30 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Velte Rd . Woodland Timothy Rothfuaa. Paator Thura, Dec. 23 • Senior Choir. 7:30 p.m, Fnday. Drr 24 ■ Candlelight SenIcWCarr tala "Messiah." 7 p.m, Sal, Ihc. 25 • Chnatmn Day Worahip. 10 30 a.m. Sun . Dec 26 Sundav School 9.15 am. Worahipl Fellowship 1930 a m. Mon -Thura. Luther Lague Diatnct Convention FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Ha* ting*. Michigan Willard H Curti*. Mini* trr. Eileen Higtwv, Dir Chnotun Ed Subday. Jan 30 - Monur.g Worship 9 :«0 and 11 a.m Nuraerv provided Broadcast of 9 30 servKe on WBCH AM and FM 9 30 Church School Claases for «r» H> 30 Coffee Hour in the church dining room 10 30 Children'* Choir practice 6.10 Junior High Youth Fello«rahp »t the church .Monday 7.30 Chn*nan Education Committee meeting Tuesday - 7:30 Circle 7. in the chureh lounge Wednesday - 9 15 Circle 2. in the church lounge 9.30 Circle 1. at the home of Miklrrd Smith I U0 Circle 4. at the >ome of M*0«ie Mulder 1 30 Circle 3. at the home of Agnes Smitli 6 00 Senior High Youth Fellowship supper meeting ir. the church dining room < .Mt Chance) Choir procure. 7:30 Circle 6, at the home cf Evelyn Fuller Thursday 6 30 Kirk Choir practice Saturday 7 30 Young Adult Felkiwship Call Don •nd Gilhem (9488940) or N»d *nd Jud> Hughes (9482090) for rrw-rvaUon* and detail* BATTLE CREEK - Mr. Ruben J. (Jess) Stockham, 75, a Battle Creek resident for most of his life, died Friday, January 21,1983 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was bom in Pennfield Township where he lived most of his life except for seven years when he lived in the Nashville area. He married the former Irene Jones on December 24, 192» in Battle Creek. He was a machinist for the former Battle Creek Packaging Machine Co. for 48 years, retiring in 1972. . Mr. Stockham is survived by his wife, Irene; three sons. Robert J. and Theodore E., both of Hastings, and William J. of Delton, four sisters, Mrs. Lewis (Ruby) Hoyt and Mrs. Flossie Hoag, both of Battle Creek, Mrs. Myra Owen of Long Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Paul (Frances) Applegate of Kalamazoo; eight grandchildren; and six great - grandchildren. Funeral services were held at l p.m. Tuesday, January 25 at the Floral Lawn Memorial Garden, Battle Creek. Arrangements were by Farley Funeral Home of Battle Creek. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Michigan Arthritis Foundation. Anna Hamilton_________ reu/art ..Oj of Hastings, and Terry L. of Charlotte; five sisters, Mrs. Roy < Ilah) McKelvey and Mrs. Clarence (Lillian) McKelvey, both of Hastings. Mrs. Gene 'Jerry) Headley of Battle Creek. Mrs. William (Bobbie) Seaman of Medina, Ohio, and Mrs. Boyd • Billie) Leinaar of Delton; 16 grandchildren; two great - grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother. Leo Morgan, and two sisters. Betrice Davis and Mildred Rice. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 26 at I p.m. from the Girrbach Funeral Home. Rev. Richard Thomas of­ ficiated. Burial was in Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2n60 W State Rd (Old Algonquin School) Parlor Jeff Arnett, phone home. 948-2792. church 948-2549 Sunday: Sunday School 10 a m . 'Vorihip 10 45 a m.. evening *erare 6 30 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 Health at M-79. Kenneth R. Vaught Paator. 943-4995 or 945-3850 Sunday acbeduk: 9,;i0 Felkiwohip and coffee, 9:55 Sunday School. H OC Morning Worahip. 6.00 Yojth Meeting*. 7 00 Evening Wor­ ship Nuraery for all terviow, traru^nrutm pro', idee to ami from morning service* Helen Vaught rhmr dirrcUir. prayer me ting 7pm Wednesday GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover. Hatting* Leonard Davis. Paator Ph 948-2256 or 945-9429 Sunday Sunday School 9 45 a m.. Worship 11 a.m . Youth 5 p m . Evening Worahip 6 p m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m Nursery for all ser­ vice* Wednesday CYC 6 45 p m, prayer and Bible study 7 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road Paator J T Crawtner Phone 94.V2285 Sunday School 9.45 a m. Worship 11:00 am. Evening Service 6 p m . WednewJay Praise Gathering 7 p tn Mllil 1>F REVIVAL CHI Hi It iFull t.o.|« ll 1713 Charlton < enter ltd .Sumiin morning smite, pram- .iml hunn» H13O um. Evening service*. evsiigiliMK. 7 HI p.m Suiuiuy Youth Meeting IHM1 pm, W’rttnrstLiy Bible Siudv mul Prnyer Meeting at 7.30 p m. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF l-ATTER-DAY SAINTS. S. Jefferson at Walnut Kenneth Colburn. Paator liome 6988567. Sunday School 10 THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Note). 12223 Chief Noonday Rd, Gun Lake area Thursday night Bible study 7 p.m 7957808 Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Verder Road. 1 Mile Soulh of M-50 between Darby and Nash Roads. Pastor. Bill Stevens Phone 693-2315 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a m Morning Wortuip, 7 o'clock Sundav evening worship; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Parlor Daryl Kauffnun. 367-4555. Across from the high school. 71B0 Velte Rd. M-5O Sunday School 1000 a.m.. Worahip Service 11:00 a m. Evening Service 6:30 pm . Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p m LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST Hwy. M-60. W mile W. of M-66. Lake Odessa Rev James Hulett. Pastor Worahip 8:30 and 11 a.m_; Evening Service at 7 30 p_m ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odessa Father Donald Weber. Administrator 3748Z74 or 174-7405 Saturday Mass 5:30 ..m ; Sunday Masses 8 and 10. WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, just off M4i« N of M-5O. in Village of Woodbury Pastor Duane Walter Phone ”74-725. Worahip arrvicr 9.X) a.m.; Sunday School IQ 45 r m . Youth Fellow­ ship Wednesday 7 p.m : BiUe Study ami Prayer Service WedneMlay 7 p m CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Comer of 1st and 2nd Ave . Like Odessa Pastor George Speas Phone 374-8756, Sunday Morning Worship Service IDW a.m Sunday School - 10:00 a m Evening Service - 7 30 p m. Wednesday Eve Pray er Meeting - 7:30 p m Faith Shows That True Love Isn’t Just For A Day e establish love mainly by sharing and trust. But one day of the year we are told it’s a must To display our affection and highest regard Via flowers or candy or simply a card With some cupids and lace in exquisite detail, As if love were a package delivered by mail. At the place of our worship the lessons reveal All the ways to exhibit the love that we feel; When we honor our parents in every degree, Or we pray that our nation will always be free, Or we comfort a child who may feel insecure, And we do all we're able in helping the poor. But whatever the sentiment we would convey, It should not be restricted to Valentine's Day; For although this may prove our emotions abound. The occasion to show them is all the year 'round! — Gloria Nowak LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Anna Hamilton, 99, died Saturday afternoon. January’ 22, 1983 at Kent Community Hospital in Grand Rapids, M:ch. She was born in Switzerland on February 16, 1883, the daughter of Fritz and Madgelina Gigi. She moved with her family to Tecumseh in 1892 where she attended school. She married Evlyn Hamilton in I9ll. He preceded her in death on February 2, 1980. She attended Calvary United Brethren Church of Lake Odessa. Mrs. Hamilton is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Aldred of Bir­ mingham, Mich.; four grandchildren; 13 great - grandchildren; and nine great - great - grandchildren. A daughter, Grace Saun­ ders, preceded her in death on October 7, 1978. Services were held Monday, January 24 at 2 p.m. from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Rev. George Speas officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Lillian M. Johnson ______ CHARLOTTE - Mrs. Lillian M. Johnson, 82, formerly of Middleville and Hastings, died Saturday, January 22, 1983. She was born July 3, 1900 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of James and Mary (Hansen) Troyer. She married Maurice C. Johnson onNovember 30,1918. He preceded her in death December 28. 1977. She was a former member of the Irving Grange and the Pythian Sisters. Mrs. Johnson is survived by five daughters. Mrs. Ernest (Dorothy) Ball of Middleville, Mrs. Bernice Sobie of Sarasota, Fla., Mrs. Ruth Johnson of Schaumberg, Hl., Mrs. James (Arlenei Bontly of Milwaukee, Wis., and Mrs. Robert (Lois) Hendershott of Charioite; 15 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Edith M. Troyer of White Cloud; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held Tuesday. January 25 at I.-30 p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. Rev. Arthur Jackson officiated. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital in Charlotte. Josephine C. Goudy_____ DELTON - Mrs. John (Josephine) C. Goudy. 69. of H649 Fair Lake Dr., died suddenly at her home Monday evening, Jan. 24, 1983. She was born December 16, 1913 in Marshall. She had lived at Fair Lake since 1952 and was formerly of Otsego. Mrs. Goudy is survived by her husband, John L.; one daughter, Mrs. Horace (Arlene) Tungate of Lake Okechobee, Fla.; one son. Lester Goudy of Otsego; five grandchildren; ten great - grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 27 at I p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Rev. Elmer Feast officiated. Burial was in Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego. Dr. Stewart Lofdahl _____ BROKEN ARROW, ARIZ. - Dr. Stewart Lofdahl, a resident of Broken Arrow, Ariz. and a former Nashville physician, died at M.J. Lawrence Hospital after an illness of nine months. He was born in Wilmette, HI., where he spent his early years. He was a graduate of Northwestern University Medical School and Wesley Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He practiced medicine in Nashville for 30 years before retiring to St. Charles, Ill. in I960, where he resided for 12 years before moving to Sedona, Ariz. While in Sedona, he was an active member of the Kiwanis Club, the Bola Society and the Boys Club, which he founded for retired gentlemen 65 years or older. Dr. Lofdahl is survived by his wife, Margaret; a son, David of Illinois; and four grandchildren. His wish was to be cremated with no memorial service being held. Anna O. Andrus_________ CARLTON CENTER - Anna 0. Andrus, 89, a former long time Carlton Center resident, died Tuesday evening, January 25, 1983. at the Barry county Medical Care Facility, where she had been a patient for nine years. Funeral services will be held at I p.m. Friday. Jan. 28, from the Wren Funeral Home. Elder Paul S. Howell will officiate with burial in Fuller Cemetery. She was born in McDonald, Pa., on May 3, 1893, the daughter of Desire and Aline (Berd) Collige. She lived in Pennsylvania before coming to Battle Creek in 1898. She attended Battle Creek schools and graduated from the Battle Creek Academy. She then taught school in Hesperia before coming to Carlton Center where she also taught. She was married to Jeremiah Andrus on June 27. 1912. She lived ail of her married life in the Carlton Center area. She was a member of the Hastings 7th Day Adventist Church. served as church organist for many years, and was a leader in the Dorcas Society of the church. She was a life member of the Carlton Grange, long time member of the Barry County Extension Club, and a lon6 time 4-H leader. Mr. Andrus died February 17, 1973: She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Rex (Aline) Frisby of Freeport, Mrs. Lciia Reppert of Nashville; three sons, Jeremiah and Clifford Andrus, both of Hastings and Charles Andrus of Phoenix, Ariz.; 16 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; one brother. Desire Collige of Battle Creek; three sisters, Mrs. Caroline Warren of Kent, Ohio, Mrs. Blanche Hawkins of Battle Creek, and Mrs. Lena Thompson of Bronson; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the 7th Day Adventist Church or Barry County Medical Care Facil ty. Continued from page 1 He explained that even though the county budget is tight, the appropriation was ac­ complished because no salary increases or equipment purchases were budgeted. Gordon added that federal revenue sharing, which had in the past been used as a base for the road commission funds, dropped from S320.000 in 1982 to S249.009 in 1983. During Lenzs appearance before the county board. Gordon also made an overture for reforming an ad hoc committee of township, school, village, city and county officials to continue to work on the problems of keeping the roads in good repair Gordon said later that a similar committee had met several times in the late 1970’s. “I would like to see us consider rein­ stituting the ad hoc committee within the county to try to pull together units of government to pul together a united effort to look at the long range needs for county roads." Gordon said. He said that the committee could also be expanded to work with other counties to defend the road in­ terests of rural counties against the interests of urban counties for state funds �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, January 27, 1983 — Page 5 Woodland News by Catherine Lucas new service group to be called "Love, Inc.". This agency will try to provide food, housing, furniture, clothing and disaster aid in Barry County when it is needed. A benefit dinneY for Steve and Sue Allerding to help meet the continuing expenses of caring for their premature son, Timothy Jon, will be held in Ionia at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Jan. 27. The Thursday evening meal will be served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for cash donations. There will be another benefit for the Allerdings later that will be held in the Lake wood area. The Zion Lutheran Church Bible Study Group met Wednesday, Jan. 26, at a restaurant in Lake Odessa prior to their weekly meeting. They enjoyed a meal of spaghetti and pizza Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Kussmaul enjoyed a joint birthday party for two of their greatgrandsons in Richland last Sunday. The celebration was at the home of their grand­ daughter, Pam Hamilton, and was for her two sons, Jason and Aaron. Jason is 11 this week and Aaron will be 12 early next month. Among those present for the family gathering and buffet dinner were Mr. and Mrs. John Hamilton of Kalamazoo, who are the paternal grandparents of Jason and Aaron, Chuck and Margene Guenther and Amy from Kalamazoo, Gordie and Sue Squires with their daughter, Jennifer, from Plsinwe'l, Jan and Marty Niecko with sons Stuart and Stefen, also from Kalamazoo, and several other members of the Hamilton side of the family. Laity Sunday will be held at Woodgrove Parish next Sunday. Rick Ream will be the laity preacher. Barbara Blocher, who at­ tends the Woodland Elementary School, will play a trumpet prelude accompanied by Rick Ream. Shari Hershberger of the Woodland Junior High School will conduct the children's time part of the regular service. Sally Poll, formerly of Woodland, will read an original poem. This service will also in­ Just before noon last Friday, a 1979 Cadillac convertible at the •‘Dutch” (Elwyn) Raffler home on Highway 66 caught fire. The carpet was flaming when the Woodland Fire Dept, was called. Jim Stowell, Alan Mattson, Ron Coats, and Rick were some of the Woodland firemen who responded to the alarm, but by the time they arrived at the scene, people at the fire had extinguished the flames and the car was merely smoking badly. The amount of damage to the engine is still unknown, but the inside of the car and the carpet suffered a lot of smoke damage. No one was injured in the incident. Woodland United Methodist Church hosted the first community prayer for Christian Unity Week on Tuesday, Jan. 18. The United Methodist organist, Marge Rairigh, played fa the service. Jim Kinsey, pastor of Hope Church of the Brethren, preached the ser­ mon. Pastor Connie Heffelfinger of United Methodist Church was hostess at the coffee fellowship that followed the service. The final community service will be hel i at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Lake Odessa on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Both of these services were sponsored by the Lakewood Ministerial Association. Lakewood Community Education Dept, is conducting a class, studying the dreg and alcohol abuse problem, as a follow-up to the seminar that was held at tlie school on Nov. 29. The class has already met twice, but four sessions remain, and there is no charge to attend them. The class is offered each idonday at 7 p.m. On Jan. 31, the subject will be alcohol and marijuana abuse and a movie, called "Reading, Writing and Reefer", will be shown. On Feb. 7, the program and discussion will deal with drunk driving and a movie, titled "Until I Get Caught", will be shown. Mary Montague is the discussion moderator of the class. The Lakewood Ministerial Association is planning to send a representative to a meeting in Hastings on Feb. 2 to organize a elude installation of the new church officers and teachers for the year 1983. The theme of the service will ue "Peace With Justice”. Woodland Elementary and Junior High School has recently organized a ParentTeacher Organization. The president of the new organization is Kathy Haight, vice president is Joyce MarsteUer, secretary is Bonnie Rush, and the treasurer is Violet Wise. The teacher representatives are Mrs. Mary Quigley for the upper grades and Mrs. Miller for the lower'grades. The organization is working on establishing goals and pur­ poses at this time. The next meeting will be at the school on Feb. 14. The United Methodist Women of the Woodland United Methodist Church held their annual birthday dinner last week. Betty Curtis is president of the club and Edna Crothers planned and presented the program. Mrs. Crothers did a reading as part of the program which was reported as "lots of fun.” Marvin Kantner underwent surgery last Thursday, Jan. 20, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, to determine the nature of a lump he had developed in his lung. Everyone was very relieved when reports from medical labs said that the lump was scar tissue formed during his recent bout with pneumonia and was not malignant. Marrin will be home this week and will undoubtedly be back to work much sooner than he originally planned. George Speas of Woodland recently returned from a short vacation trip to visit relatives in Iowa. He was accompanied on the trip by his mother, Dorine Demond, and her husband, Leo Demond, of Hastings. George enjoyed staying at the home of his uncle, Eldon Speas at Brooklyn, Iowa, and visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Speas as well as many other friends and relatives. George returned rested and refreshed and resumed his duties as pastor of both Kilpatrick and Calvary Brethren churches. Lake Odessa News: Frank Pascarella, Lake Odessa village manager, has resigned his position and accepted a similar position at Belleville, effective Feb. 10. He has been village manager here for four-and-a-half years and goes to a much larger village. A committee of Ron Taylor, Dr. Steve Garlinger, Jerry Engle and John French, Village President Steve Secor and others, outside of the village council, may be asked to help select a new manager. The Blue Star Mothers will hold their Feb. I meeting at the recreation room at Lake Manor with a- 5:30 p.m. potluck supper, followed by the business meeting. The American Red Cross Bloodmobile was here at the Central United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall and 119 donors gave blood for the project. Several persons were awarded pins with a six-gallon pin given to Jack Blessing; a five-gallon pin to Donald Possehn; a four-gallon pin to Bill Standage; three-gallon pins to Alice Morrow and David Makley. Jim Wickham received a tu'o-gallon pin and one-gallon pins went to Larry Keeler, Fem Nielsen, Lyle Sandbrook and Lynn Hilton. Monday, Mrs. Pete Carey of Portland and mother, Reine Peacock, were lunch guests of the Michael Winkler family of Hastings. They called on the Larry Winklers’ home at Hastings and also at the Duane Glasgows’ home and went to Pennock Hospital to see the new baby, Amy Lynn. Amy weighed 7 lbs. and 9'4 ozs. at her birth, Jan. 18. Her mother is Mrs. Don Glasgow. The baby is the first grandchild of the Duane Glasgows and is a great-grandchild of Mrs. Peacock. En route home from Hastings, they visited the Roger Winkler family. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Heise are an­ nouncing the engagement of their daughter to Jeffrey Cross, son of Robert Cross and Mrs. Kay Smith. October 20 is being planned as the wedding date. Frances Shoemaker celebrated her bir­ thday Sunday, Jan. 16 at Cunningham Acres where her families, including grand- and great-grandchildren, plus several friends, honored her with a carry-in dinner and party. Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock took his mother, Reine Peacock, to Grand Rapids for her appointment with the eye specialist. Sister Mary, Sister Sheila of Grand Rapids, Sister Magdalena, Sister Margaret, and Sister Dominic Marie of Wright joined the Peacocks for dinner before returning home. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Peacock and Michele, with his mother, were at the Tom Peacock home to enjoy ice cream and cake to celebrate Tom's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. George Fetterman and Cecile Perin attended the meeting of the Ionia Shrine at the Masonic Temple in Ionia Thursday evening. The senior citizens of the Lakewood School District will attend the regular monthly dinner and program at the high school Thursday, Jan. 27. Birthday reservations should be in earlier than regular ones. Cecile Perin entertained the "Jolly Dozen” at the recreation room at the Lake Manor on Friday afternoon. The next meeting will be Friday. Feb. 5. with Katherine Catt as hostess. Congratulations to Rose Leigh, a long-time local resident, who celebrated her 90th birth­ day Sunday. She was a guest on Sunday of her nephews and his wife, the Bernard Leighs, and they called on friends. Mamie Coulson and brother, Floyd Baxter, have returned home from a few days visit in Lansing with their sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. William Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tischer celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary recently with a family gathering and dinner at the Tick Tock Restaurant. Among those attending were the Paul Karrar family, the Corwin Tischers, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Erb and Kevin, Mrs. Dorothy Erb, and Debbie Sanches of Sunfield. Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315 held their regular meeting on Tuesday. Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. They were honored by a visit from Barbara Beeman, Grand Committee member of the Publicity Committee, of the Grand Chapter of Michigan, Order of the Eastern Star of Michigan. Marjorie Martin, grand representative of Florida, now in Michigan, also visited, as did Patricia Hoyt, associate matron of Bedford Chapter, and Mr. Martin and Mrs. Beeman. After the meeting, a social hour was enjoyed in the dining room. Refreshment Committee for the evening was Marcia and Arthur Raffler, and Laurel Garlinger. The Lake Odessa Chapter Past Matrons Club met at the home of Florence Fetterman on Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 6:30 p.m. fora potluck supper. A business meeting was held after the supper. The next regular meeting of Lake Odessa Chapter will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. The Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the dining room of the church. The devotionals and program were given by Alice Bulling. The program, en­ titled "New Year’s Resolutions", was very interesting. Refreshments were served after Trouble Hearing the meeting by the committee of Doris McCall and Clara French. The next meeting of the Women’s Fellowship will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 1:30 p.m. in the church dining room. Marg Smith of Portland will present her slide pictures of her trip to China. Barry Medical Care Facility Activities Although no Shaker furniture has been nroduced for many years, present interest in it and other Shaker crafts has been rekin­ dled, largely because of our awareness and appreciation of our heritage. It’s clean-cut lines, excellent work­ manship. functionalism, and lack of adorn­ ment »which Shakers considered worldly) appeal to us now as they did to housewives of the 19th Century when they were furnishing their homes. Hundreds of Protestant insurgents were persecuted unmercifully by the Catholic king, Louis XVI, of France. They fled to England, then joined the "dissenting Quakers" to form the "Shaking Quakers", so called because of a group dance which was a part of their religious service. Ann Lee, a blacksmith’s daughter, became their leader in 1758 and, obeying a vision, led them to America in 1774. They founded a Shaker settlement in 1776 al Watervliet, N.Y., on the Hudson River, north of Albany. In less than 20 years, the movement spread into Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. By 1815, there were over 1,000 members in Kentucky. Ohio, and Indiana. Their numbers then went from 6,000 in 1850 to only two remaining settlements today in Maine and New Hampshire. The chief settlement creating furniture was located at Mount Lebanon, N.Y., where Mother Ann Lee admonished her followers to "fashion plain and simple pieces." These furniture pieces were made with specific uses in mind. All were made very plain, clean-lined, unadorned and practical. Few were signed, since that would indicate pride and all work was to be done only for God’s glory — not for selfish recognition. Fine workmanship is an outstanding characteristic of Shaker furniture, as is originality. Chair-making in the middle 19th Century utilized different woods in the same piece, tapered front legs, and woven tape or caned seats. The mixture of woods is an infallible sign of an original Shaker piece. Rocking chairs sold for $1.00 each and side chairs for 75 cents each. Their lightweight sturdiness, straight lines (arches were frowned upon), simple adornments, if any, and low prices made them attractive to outsiders. Most furniture was produced and used within the colony. Dishes, tables, chests of drawers, blanket chests, candle-stands, wash-stands, spinning wheels, and stools were created in austere and simple designs. Woods used were cherry, butternut, maple, walnut, and pine. Cane, rush or wooden seats were used on chairs. Sometimes a piece of furniture was created specifically for one person, such as a "sister’s chair". All pieces exhibit the same high quality of workmanship, the use of prime wood with Tuesday, Feb. 1 - Movies & popcorn, Don Williams, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 2 - Noon lunch music, Bea Culler, 12; Hymn sing. Herb Roberts, 7 p.m. Thursday. Feb. 3 - Music, Don Reid, 1 p.m. Bible class, Lyle Karrar, 4 p.m.; Craft class, Sharon Payne, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4 - Resident council, 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 5 - Reading time, Margaret Demona, 10 a.m. Sunday. Feb. 6 - Church, Rev. Boomer. 1:30 p.m. Monday. Feb. 7 - Baking Valentine cookies. Volunteers, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 8 - Sing-a-long. Rev. Steve Reid. 1:30 p.m. Every weekday morning - Devotions, discussions, exercises, 9 a.m. Patients coffee break - 10 a.m. ’’Svery weekday morning & afternoon Crafts. Are pur heating bills too high? Add onto When you need Announcements Name Cards Memory Books Jewelry Party Supplies —FAMOUS MAKERS onlv’95000 See Us! $55000 ? Jensen (Model 24A) . . . .ONLY ’699” //Ashley. .. .........ONLY $72900 Defiance (Model fats) .. only Free Hearing Test Set For the first Thursday of each month — LIMITED STOCK ON ALL ITEMS —_____ from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at ■Timber Trails Energies Inc. Hastings Community Center JAd Graphics, Inc. Ill W. State Street 120 N. Michigan Hastings 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan Sponsored by Michigan Hearing Aid Co. Call Codec! (er mere infjrmai.on l-AJI-2820 Pleasantview church service draws 55 Fifty-five Lacey area residents held worship services Sunday at the Pleasantview Elementary School, after the Hastings Board of Education approved temporary use of the school as a church at its Jan. 17 meeting. Rev. Ray Talmage, of Hickory Corners, says "there’s a real need in the area” for a church. He says he expects a larger turnout this Sunday, since "there was little time for promotion" following the school board’s fiveto-vote last week to open Pleasantview to Talmage’s non-denominational, Pleasant­ view Family Church. Talamage's use of the school runs through June, 1983. Talmage says he hopes to get an extension on using the school. He says there has been looking into building a church in Lacey, but that nothing is definite yet. Alumni to meet The Hastings High School Alumni Association will meet Thursday, Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at 421 E. Bond, Hastings. For more information call 945-2141 or 9452639. 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He says when the state fund reaches $2 million, grants may be HIGH YIELD ACCOUNTS 948-8051 / \ furnace ‘Child abuse’ deduction offered Two New What's happening? ...OH--w-. - scissors, the edges are often rough and uneven. These labels are also collectible. Smaller articles, such as bowk, spoons, trenchers, spools, foot-warmers, sconces, brooms, mop and knife handles, and canes, were made with the same fine craft­ smanship. Shakers are credited with many modern inventions, such as the clothespin (both stick and clasp models), the circular saw, the brimstone match, the rotary harrow, and an early washing machine. Other Shaker industries involved tiie raising of farm crops, maple sugar, daily­ products and livestock breeding. They also raised silk worms on mulberry trees and spun silk thread into kerchiefs to sell to the outside world. They also sold flannel made from the wool of their sheep herds. Overall, though, furniture is the product for which the Shakers are best known. No Shaker furniture has been made for many decades and the best examples are in museums. Reproductions of this fine fur­ niture are currently being made by many reputable companies. Its sturdy, simple lines lend charm to many types of decor used in jur homes today. Presenting... If you see news in the making, call the Banner, and let us know... y I joints carefully pegged, and the finish pleasing to the eye. Thin, colored washes were devised so the beauty of the wood was revealed. Some of the furniture for their own use was painted red, orange, yellow, or stained russet or cinnamon brown. The Shakers' passion for orderliness and cleanliness is demonstrated in their habit of building cabinets and candle shelves into the walls of their homes and in their custom of hanging clothes, and even chairs on ppgboards around the walls of most rooms. This allowed greater interior living space and ease of cleaning. Shakers had a great need for Doxes in their everyday lives. Chip boxes (rectangular with handles for carrying kindling), boxes for gathering garden produce, berry boxes, varied baskets made of hickory, poplar, ash or curly maple in round, square, or rec­ tangular shapes, with or without lids, were created as needs arose. Labels for boxes containing seeds, herbs, preserves, extracts or ernaments were printed with the name of the Shaker society producing them. Since the labels were printed on large sheets and cut by hand with This new, insured account will offer individuals the high yields of a money market fund with the convenience of a checking account. Investment checking offers unlimited checkwriting, deposits, withdrawals and transfers. An automatic line of check credit is also available. Individuals and businesses may open money market accounts. You will enjoy the convenience and confidence of dealing with your own bank while earning high money market rates on your insured account. Unlimited deposits and with­ drawals can be made at either office. Checks, pre-authorized transfers and telephone transfers are allowed, up to a total of six per month. Ask us for complete details... (fiiv Offices in Hastings and Middleville iBank Member FDIC �The Hastings Bonner, Thursday, January 27, 1983 — Page 6 The days and life oflving Charlton... The Collector of Relics” by Keith Mead PART FOUR u. As one looks about the museum and log shed and all buildings connected with the museum, they wonder how all of it was collected. Irving had collected to some degree all his life, however, after giving the park to Barry County, he really worked to promote and collect articles to fill a museum to be built. Due to his lectures at schools and meetings and displays in local banks, a great interest was generated among all the older people and their families, as all of them had things from the past laying around not being seen by anyone. They were glad to donate or sell them to be shown in the museum. In January 1937, Fred Peck, a retired farmer getting along in years and a neighbor of Irving’s, whose farm on Strte Road joined Charlton's on the northwest corner, became very interested. He was over to Charlton's store house nearly every day and they would be gone all day seeing different people and getting a line on antiques or relics. I am indebted to the daughter of Mr. Peck, Mrs. Hollis (i^ura) McIntyre of Nashville, for clippings from a 1937 Banner stating the many people he contacted and the relics he found. However, due to ill health, Mr Peck did not live long enough to see the fruits of his labors. He died March 17, 1937 (St. Patrick’s Day) and was buried in Fairplain Cemetery in Grand Rapids. Mr. Peck had a well written account of people's interest and attitude in a Banner dated Jan. 7, 1937 and with a heading of •People Willing to Donate Relics” and “Proposed Museum at New Charlton Park Meets General Approval”. In the following article, he writes, “At this time of year, my time is somewhat of a burden with nothing to do, so unofficially I started out to see what I could do or locate that would be useful for the county museum.” He contacted Hayes Sponable on Center Road, whose family was among the earliest settlers in Hastings, and settled near what is now the Medical Center. As he wrote, “I certainly was not disappointed, as Mr. Sponable was doing chores when I went there to the barn. Upon telling him my errand, he said, “Wait a minute” and went into a building and brought out a pair of Cavalryman's saddlebags that saw full service in the Civil War, and in the pocket was a pair of brass spurs. Also, he had two hardmade barrels with split hickory hoops. He had a “Democrat” two-seated spring wagon, bought when he was a boy some 70 years ago, still in servicable condition. Also, he had old maple sugar equipment and tools. He had a wolf trap with spiked jaws found by his father many years ago on a deer hunting trip in the north, a fine old gun, an ox yoke, and many Indian relics, among them a large, peculiar, hollowed flint used to start a fire. He also knew where there was a “12” ox drawn breaking plow, a rare find indeed. Mr. Peck next visited Clyde Stedge of the Crossroads district He had an old gun that his grandfather had carried in the Civil War and whe.i he was President Lincoln’s per­ sonal body guard in Washington, D.C. He also had a picture and a full history of the old gentleman. All was willingly given, along with other valuable relics, to the county museum. Homer Bates, father of and living with Mrs. Orlie Smith, who was in his 80s, was an early settler who came from Genesee Falls, N.Y. He had built a log barn, 42’x20’, of tamarac logs and tamarac rafters and white oak shake roof. It had a drive floor down the center. This barn was in good condition up till a year or so before when it was blown down by a strong wind. However. Mr. Bates offered to demonstrate at the new park the “riving” of shakes, if given the material. Mr. Peck then visited a Ed. Edwards and his wife, Lizzie, at what the old settlers called O’Donnell, where years before they had run a store south of Freeport. They lived in part of the store in those days. It was situated on the right of way of the “Lowell, Freeport and Hastings Railroad", which was graded clear to Hastings city limits but the road was never completed south of Freeport. astings Javings & 136 Estate Street Hastings, Michigan "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! “TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: • Statement Savings 1. 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Among them was a large Bible dating from 1766 f-om England, a plug hat made from beaver hide, a hammer-tailed coat, and a peculiar iron pitcher with a chain handle. Using a rag wick in the spout and by filling with lard or bear grease, the pitcher served as a light. It was called “a slut”. He had another bear-grease burner built like a candlestick of tin on top of an oval shaped bowl. It was open on top and projecting out of it was an inch and a half burner, much like a kerosene burner but without a screw to raise the wick. The burner had three holes near the top through which one inserted darning needles to raise and hold the wick. Also, the Edwards had a bread mixing box, 20x12x12, to mix their bread dough and sponge in. It had slanting sides and dovetail corners and a slide lid. It was 150 years old (in 1937). They also had ail kinds of old furniture; splint-bottom, ladder back chairs; a spinning wheel, with a patent device belt tightener; a “swift with a speedometer" which was a yarn reel that clicked when one had a full skein of yam. He also had many farm tools, including a two horse chaise with two seats — the back one hinged to be used forward, backward or sideways. He also had harness parts all used around Hastings many years ago. At James Swanson's in the Altoft district, Mr. Peck found a mint of more relics, a 200year-old grandfather clock, brought from Scotland. Unlike proverbial clocks, it ran steady and kept good time, t was an cightday clock with mahogany veneer, and a handmade glass face. He had a 100-year-old sewing machine which sewed sideways and a small ox yoke used in 1810. His father moved here in a wagon made by himself rnd a pair of sleighs still in good repair. Mr. Swanson had a piece of solid copper weighing several pounds he found in the vicinity and several large perfect Indian spear heads. Mr. Peck also got track of a wo den moldboard plow. Mr and Mrs. Swanson were willing to turn all the relics, except the clock, over to the county. A fourwheel racing sulky and a wild pigeon net were found which were used to catch wild pigeons. William Newton, a neighbor to Mr. Peck on East State Road, had in 1937 a horse 37 years old and still going strong. They had an old buggy with rubber tires, steel wire wheels and somewhat streamlined, which they agreed to put in the museum. The Edwards wished to place all • their relics except the Bible in the museum. Mr. Eawards was a real estate dealer many years ago. As Irving located all these things, some of which he had to take immediately, it became a problem to store them because the museum was not yet built. He had the store house nearly full along with other buildings about the farm, as space allowed. However, some were held by owners until the museum was built. Frank O'Brian lived in Portland and had a machine shop. He had been an engineer for Buick Motor Car. Co. many years ago. He traveled about the states and Mexico and collected guns and artifacts and relics. In the late 1940s, he would come and stay with Charlton in the stone house and they would go relic hunting. He was then in his 80s and drove a shiny Model T Ford sedan. After Irving sold the farms and moved over to the park in 1950, Mr. O'Brian would come and stay with him there. He would clean and work on guns. etc. He has many things in the museum, including a replica of an Aztec Ceremonial Stone. All of those years, 1936-1963, there was a steady influx of relics coming to the farm and later the park and museum. A year or two before Charlton passed away, there was a man Irving called “The Gyp" who made a business of going all over and finding relics, which he would sell to Charlton. His name I never heard, only Charlton saying, “Well here goes some more money, here comes The Gyp.” The last large amount of relics Charlton bought was from an old Centennial farm near Portland known as the Dell Northrup farm. I he’ped to get the machinery, grin­ ding, cleaning and elevating machines, a Fordson tractor, and several gas engines large and small. We loaded them in Robert Cappon’s truck, and his father, Cornell Cappon, helped. Both were members of the Steam Club and friends of us both. However, all through those years, neighbors and friends of Irving were giving him things for the museum as they were found, and as “Topsy” said, “it just growed." In the 1940s while I was operating Irving’s farms, he called me in the stone house and said, “Look at here, there is your barn roof." He had given $600 for a collection of box after box of Indian artificats including arrows, spears, pestils and mortars, etc. I said, “Well, Irving, it is your bam. If it starts to come in, I will try to be out of it.” However, he soon had Fred Lenington and crew reroofing the barn, but the relics always come first. He spent thousands and thousands of dollars to buy them from his own pocket. No county funds were used to buy relics. All money appropriated by the supervisors for operation of the park or improvements were paid through the Barry County Road Commission. There were some who thought he was getting rich from the park. If he had gotten a thousand dollars a week, he could have put it all back into it. After Mr. Charlton died and I built the fence around the shed and boarded up the museum’s windows, I did not go near the park for three and one-half years. I could not bear going in there knowing my old friend was no longer about. However, in December 1966 it became very necessary that I work for him once more and I did. The walnut tree episode got the park into the right group and under the right management and it is now being developed right. I am very pleased I helped Irving once more. Among the many interesting relics collected by Irving is the 1909 Buick automobile bought from the Winnie Dove estate or widow, who lived in Coats Grove. Mr. Winnie Dove had a garage and repaired automobiles in Coats Grove many years ago. The old grain separator was hauled from Cutlerville near Grand Rapids in the 1940s on my rubber tired wagon running gear, behind his Ford automobile. The fancy enclosed chaise buggy with a separate seat for the driver and a speaking tube was owned by a lawyer many years ago in Charlotte. The Indian dugout canoes were taken out of Gun Lake many years ago. The "Oil Pull" tractor , and others, being a John Deere from the Coats family, have been restored in the years since Mr. Charlton died so I do not know ADVERTISEMENT for... BIDS The City of Hastings, Michigan will receive bids at the office of the Director of Public Services, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan until 10:00 A.M., Friday, February 11, 1983 for furnishing the following equipment: • One (1) 1983 Tandem Truck and box with a minimum G.V.W. rating of 45,000# • One (1) 1972 G.M.C. Tandem Truck offered for trade Complete specifications may be obtained at the above address. MICHAEL KLOVANICH Director of Public Services Harold J. Clark (left) was one of many who donated treasured relics to Irving Charlton (right) for the museum. exact facts about the. The gas engine he used to run the machinery in his stone shop on the farm is there someplace, as is an engine he used for teaching purposes many years ago. In the early pioneer days of this county, as it began to be settled and towns built, one of the most important things to do was to build a rock, log and earthen dam on a creek or river to supply water power to run a flour, cornmeal and feed mill, as was done in Hastings, Nashville, BarryviHe, Morgan, Cedar Creek and many others. Then sawmills would be built to saw the logs into 'umber and timbers for houses, bams, etc. In this area there have been many sawmills later run by steam engines. Por­ table steam engines were moved to saw out barn jobs and some were more or less in a permanent location: My Great Uncle Charley and father, Edwin Mead, had a mill and threshing machine, cloves huller, beaner. and corn husker in the early 1900s1935. They sawed many barn jobs; among them, the William Crutlenden barn south of the park about two miles. Reeson Naylor’s barn north of the park, George Ragla’s bam near Coats Grove, and had the mill setup in George Coat’s woods many years ago and sawed many thousands of feet of lumber at Coats Grove. They also had the mill setup at Stony Point when I was born in 1919. Jim McPeck had a mill west of the Stony Point Church. He later moved it down near Mud Creek on State Road. Frank Price had a mill northwest of Nashville on Thornapple Lake Road. The Woodmansees have had mills around the Dowling area for many years. Harry, Ward and Ralph where all great steam engine ethusiasts and members of the Steam Engine Club. Charlton had a sawmill fora time at Indian Landing. For many years, 1927-1950S, Orton and Wilda Endsley had a mill <ni the corner of State and Cogswell roads. They sawed lumber for all local people. Among them, of course, was Irving Charlton. However, as Irving always wanted to have his done first, he and Orton did not always agree. He did saw the lumber and timber for the museum and other lelated work. Mr. Endsley for many years bought local timber and sawed it into lumber and trucked it to Grand Rapids furniture factories, and three inch basswood timber to Holland to be made into wooden shoes. "Ortie", as he is known, said to me recently, "I never made much money in the mill but I would never want to forget it and all the people who worked with and around me, and the people I met and done business with.” Mr. Endsley, now in his 80s, still does cabinet and carpenter work. The mills in this area are getting to be all a part of the passing scene. The museum and park have many relics of the early grinding mills and sawmills. Truly they were part of the Days and Times of Irving Charlton. Reintroduced enzyme drug offers treatment for ruptured back discs A reintroduced enzyme drug — Shymopapian — that offers a potential cure for painful and otherwise untreatable rup­ tured back discs will soon be available in this country. That’s the report from Dr. Kenneth Merriman, orthopaedic surgeon at Barry County’s Pennock Hospital, who returned from Chicago last week after taking a course on the subject. The class, explained Dr. Merriman, was on “Intra Discal Therapy" which involves injecting the enzyme drug into a ruptured disc. The properties of the drug, in turn, cause the disc to dissolve, thereby hopefully alleviating the pain to the lower back and legs. The drug had been used in this country from 1963 to 1975. At that time, however, the Federal Drug Administration banned it from general use because of severe allergic reaction some users experienced. Studies on the treatment have since been conducted, particularly on handling a reaction. Merriman, in addition to noting that side effect, cautioned that “Shymopapian in­ jections" are "for those cases that won’t get better with conservative treatments and only for some of those cases". “There's been a lot of (television) airplay and media reports on the treatment lately." Merriman said. "A lot of people know a little about it, so I feel it’s important to explain when and how the treatment can and can not be used.” “The enzyme will be released for general use in the United States within the next two months," he said. Local use, however, will not be available until or unless the hospital purchases an $85,000 piece of equipment used during an injection, according to Dr. Merriman. He felt such a purchase might be forthcoming within a year or so, adding that the equipment, a “Portable r lorosocopic X — Ray Unit (TV X — Ray), can be used for other operations. Giving some background on the subject, Merriman said the enzyme comes from papaya plants and that the drug is a highly refined version of the same enzyme used in “Adolf Meat Tenderizer”. “The meat tenderizer breaks up protein molecules," he explained, “and the drug is a highly refined version that breaks up the disc.” Once dissolved, the material passes out of the body through the urinary tract. On the other side of the coin, Merriman pointed out that, because of the potentially severe allergic side effect, the drug can only be used once on a patient. “The stuff can cause a severe allergic reaction,’’ he explained. "It causes Continued on page 12 1st MORTGAGE MONEY AVAILABLE! Fixed Rate and Terms, know what your Will you ever finish moving in? You might not think sc when the living room’s still jemmed with packing crates. But you will-and I can help. 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Barry County. Michigan, on the 11 th day of February. 1983. at 2:00 p m in the afternoon, all that certain piece or parcel of land situated and being in the Town­ ship of Assyria. County of Barry. State of Michigan. and described os follows; The Northwest ’/« of the North­ east '4 of Section 13. Town 1 North. Range 7 Wes’. Assyria Township, Barry County. Mich­ igan. Dated; January 6. 1983 NOR VAI E. THALER. Barry County Clerk DEBBIES. BAKER. Deputy Clerk 2-10 MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE The real estate mortgage given by JAMES R. JOHNSON and MARION L. JOHNSON, hus­ band ond wife, to THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICHIGAN. 107 North Grove, Delton. Michigan, under date of February 10. 1977. ond recorded February 14. 1977, in Liber 229 Page 785. in the Office of Register of Deeds for Bairy County. Michigan, is in default. The amount claimed to be due thereon of the date of this Notice. for principal, interest and late charges is the sum of Thirty Six Thousand Five Hundred Eight ”nd Twenty Ona Cents ($36,508.21) ond no proceedings have been instilut-, ed to recover the debt now re­ maining secured by said mort­ gage or any part thereof. NOW. THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage and the statutes in such cose made ond provided, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sate of the premises describ­ ed therein at public auction Io the highest bidder, at the North entrance to the Barry County Court Building. 208 West Court Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for said county, on February 14, 1983. at 2:00 in the afternoon. Eastern Standard Time, for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amounts due on said mortgage plus interest at 9'4% per annum, together with the legal costs, statutory attorney's fees ond also any taxes and insurance that said mortgagee does pay on or prior to the dale of said sale. The premises to be sold ot said sole are situated in the Township of Barry. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as foltows: A parcel ol land in the Northeast •/• of the Southwest '/< of Section l.TI N.R9W. described os: Commencing at the intersection of the centerline ol Piter Rood □nd Gurd Road, thence south­ erly along the center of Gurd Rood. 80 rods, thence Westerly and perpendicular to Gurd Road. 26 rods thence Northerly and parallel to Gurd Road. 36 rods, thence Easterly and parallel to Piter Rood. 8 rods, thence Northerly and parallel to Gurd Road. 44 rods to center of Piler Rood, thence Easterly along center of Piter Road 18 rods more or less to place to begin­ ning. Subject to any ond all conditions, restrictions, limitations and easements ot record. The period of time allowed tor redemption is one (1) year from the dote of sale. DATED: December 26. 1982 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICHIGAN BY: Rita I. Repko ITS: Attorney Howard & Howard 407 Kalamazoo Building Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (6161382 1483 2-3 RUTLAND TOWNSHIP BARR V COUNTY, MKHICJM HOUCf OF nitUCIMIK TO: The Residents ond Property Owners of the Township ol Rut­ land. Barry County. Michigan, and any other interested citizens. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Rutland Township has eslobrshed Industrial Development District No. 2 and has now received and will consider an application for a Facilities Exemption Certificate for facilities to be constructed within said District. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township shall meet at 7:30 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday. February 2. 1983, at the Township Hall located within the Township of Rutland on Heath Rood. Hastings. Michigan, to afford the Township Asses<or. Supervisor and a representative of each of the taxing units on opportunity to be heard with regard to said application PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that os to the Rutland Township Indus­ trial Development District No. 2. the Facilities Exemption Certificate should be in the approximate amount of $540,244.14 based upon approx­ imate expenditures in total of $1,080,488.28. ALL persons including repre­ sentatives of assessing units receiving property taxes as col­ lected by the Township of Rut­ land are invited to attend said Public Hearing ond to be heard pertaining to said application for the Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate. Phyllis Fuller. Rutland Township Clerk 102 Tanner Lake Rd. Hastings. Mich. 49058 948-2194 (1-27) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 18.689 Estate of ROSE MAKI. Deceased 369 22-0537 Social Security Number TAKE NOTICE: On January 20 1983. in the probate courtroom. Hast.ngs, Michigan. before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on the petition of JOHN W. MAKI requesting that WARREN J. MAKI be appointed Personal Representative of ROSE AAAKI who lived ot 235 Muriel. Hastings. Michigan ond who died December 31. 1982. Creditors are notified that cop­ ies of all claims against the De­ ceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative ond to the Court on or before April 7. 1983. Notice is further given that the estate will then be as­ signed to entitled persons appearing of record. January 28 1983 Fraser Trebikock Davis & Foster. P.C. Everett R. Zack. Esq. (P22675) Tenth Floor Michigan National Tower Lansing. Michigan 48933 (517)482-5800 Warren J. Maki 4555 Kathy Court Holt. Michigan 48842 (1-77) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage. made the 22nd day of April. 1975. executed by RUSSELL R. TALBOT and ELLA M. TALBOT, husband and wile, os mort­ gagors. to the HASTINGS SAV­ INGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan corporation, doing business at Hostings. Michigan, as mortgagee, and recorded in the Office ol the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michi­ gan. on April 23. 1975. in Liber 222 of mortgages, on page 609, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid ot the dote of this Notice Two Thousand One Hundred Fortynine and 76/100 ($2,149.76) Dollars for principal and interest no suit or proceeding at tow er in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on Friday. February 25. 1983. ot 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door ol the Court­ house in the City of Hostings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there wifi bo offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or ven­ due. for the purpose of satis lying the am-?unts due and unpaid upon said mortgage together with interest thereon at nine (9%) per cent per an­ num. and as otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with the legal costs ond charges of sale, including the attorney t.ses as provided by low and in sold mortgage, the lands and pre­ mises in said mortgages men­ tioned and described as follows, to-wit: Lot 378 of the City, formerly Village, of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan. The length o> ’he redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A.3240 C. L. (1948) Section 600.3240 is six (6) months. Dated: January 25. 1983 Richard H. Show (P2O3O4) Attorney for Hostings Savings & Loan 215 South Church Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 (2-24) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 18.699 Estate of MINNIE B. BERRY. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by ’his hearing. TAKE NOTICE On February 10. 1983 at 9:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Vivian McNally requesting that Elizabeth V. Bauer be appointed Personal Representative of Minnie B. Berry, who lived ot l'<825 4 Mile Rood. Plainwell. Mich. 49080. and who died Jan­ uary 4. 1983 ond requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated November 29 1982 be oddmitted to probate, ond the Heirs ot Low be deter­ mined. ' Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before April 15. 1983. Notice is further r.ven that the estate will then be assigned to er titled persons appearing of record. Dated January 6. 1983 ELIZABETH V BAUER. 128 Eort Bridge Street. Plainwell. Mich. 49080(616)685-6883 ELIZABETH V BAUER (P26187) 128 East Bridge Street. Plainwell Mich. 49080(616)685-6883 1-27 HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL A Special Meeting of the Com­ mon Council of the City of Has­ tings colled by the following order ol Mayor Kenneth Howe: According to Chapter 5 7 of the City Charter of Hastings. Michi­ gan. Common Council met in Special Session in the Council Chambers. City Hall. Hastings. Michigan on Friday January 21. 1983 at 5:00 p.m Mayor Kenneth Howe presiding 1 Present ot roll call were Council members Bennett. Cook. Cusack. Fuhr. Gray, and Jasperse. Absent: Spockman ond Vaughan. 2. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ ted by Gray that Councilman Spockman be excused from the meeting Yeos: AH Absent: Two. Carried. 3. The meeting was colled for the purpose of discussing and taking action on a resolution honoring Phyllis E. Haines. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray, that the resolution honor­ ing Phyllis E. Haines be adop­ ted. Yeos: Bennett. Cook. Cusack. Fuhr. Gray. Jasperse. Absent: Spockman ond Vaughan. Carried. 4. Adjourned at 5:06 p.m. Read and Approved. Kenr-th J. Howe. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS JANUARY 24. 1983 Common Council met in regular session in the City Council Cham­ bers. City Hall. Hastings. Mich­ igan on Monday. January 24. 1983 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Howe presiding. 1. Present at roll coll were Council members: Bennett. Cook. Cusack, Fuhr, Gray, Josperse. Spockman. and Vaughan. 2. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cook that the minutes of the Council meeting of January 10. 1983 be approved as read and signed by Mayor Howe ond the City Clerk. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried.’ 3. The following invoices read: Coleman Insurance Agency.... $9.854.35 Belson Mlg. Co................ 1.343.00 Barry County Treasurer 1.199.11 Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spockman that the above invoices be allowed as read. Yeas: Vaughan. Spockman. Jas­ perse. Gray. Fuhr, Cusack. Cook and Bennett Absent: None. Carried. 4. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray that the letter from the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce thanking the Council ond City for Christmas decorations put up early this year and for the free parking be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. 5. Moved by Cook, supported by Gray that Michael Klovanich be appo<n:ed to a one year term on the Planning Commission as an administrative member from the City of Hostings. Yeos: Bennett. Cook. Cusack. Fuhr. Gray. Jasperse. Spackmon ond Vaughan. Absent: None. Carried. 6. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Vaughan that the petition presented by Ken Miller, signed by owners and tenants of build­ ings on the North Side of State Street in the 100 block, to demolish the Elks building ac­ cording to the Master Plan which would allow for adequate fire protection ar.d snow removal behind buildings on the North side of State Street be referred to City Property Com­ mittee. Yeas: AH Absent: None. Carried. 7. Street Committee Chairman Fuhr reported bock on a letter of 12-13-82 from John Brookmeyer of 718 E. Marshall who has a sewer problem when there is excessive rain and run off. Fuhr stated the problem was caused by a 10” sewer dumping into on 8" sewer on Hanover St. To correct the prob­ lem temporarily it would cost approximately $50,000. To correct it permanently it would run approximately $300,000. This being a major project and no money is set aside for it. we con do nothing at this time. We will budget money for this if it is available 8. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Spockman that Mayor Howe sign the Statement of Agree­ ment for Urban Area Boundary Approval with the Barry County Rood Commission. The Michigan Deportment of Transportation and Federal Highway Adminis­ tration sent maps to identify roads which are eligible for Federal Aid Urban Funds on the local level. Yeas; All Absent: None. Carried. 9. A letter from the Barry County Road Commission stating that financial problems due to reduced income ond escalated fuel prices have forced them to ask the townships to purchase materials for the repair ond re­ sealing of paved roods in the County. They ore asking for help on Cook Rood South to Yeckley Road with adjoining townships sharing equally in the expense with the cost being $2,040 to $3,160 depending on the type of material used to seal it. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusack that the request be denied os money is not available. Yeos; Vaughan Spockman. Josperse Gray Fuhr Cusack Cook and Bennett. Absent None. Carried 10. Moved by Cook, supported by Gray that the petition for street light on the North end of North Ferris be received ond referred to the Fire & Lighting Committee. Yeas All Absent; None. Corned 11. Moved by Cook, supported bv Cusack that the quarterly report from the Fire Chief be received and placed or file. Yeos All Absent None Corned. 12. The Charter Revision Com­ mittee reported bock that, dis­ regarding financial considera­ tion the Committee by a 5 to 2 vote recommends that the Char­ ter Revision question be placed on the November ballot. Assis­ tant City Attorney estimates it could cost $15 000 to $25 000. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spockman recommending that a proposal of the Charter Revision go to the vote of the people in November and refer if to the City Attorney to draw up the necessary papers Yeas Fuhr. Jasperse. Spockman and Vaughan. Nays: Bennett Cook. Cusack and Gray. Mayor voted Yes to break the Absent: None. Carried. 13. Meeting adiourned at 8:2C p.m. Pead ond approved: Kenneth J. Howe, Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (1-27) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 18-686 In the matter of HOLLIS E. WARD Deceased. TAKE NOTICE: On February 8. 1983 at 9.00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the Petition for Com­ mencement of Proceedings of Cindy Ward for appointing Cindy Ward of 7735 Norris Road. Dolton. Ml 49046 or some other suitable person as Personal Rep­ resentative of the Estate, and for a determination of heirs. Hollis E. Word, whose tost known address was 7735 Norris Road. Delton. Michigan 49046 died nn September 20. 1982. Creditors of said decedent are notified that all claims against the decedent’s estate must be presented to Cindy J. Ward with the Court on or before April 8. 1983. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereupon assigned to the persons determined of record entitled thereto. Date:January 21. 1983 James H. Koring for Cindy Ward. 7735 Norris Road. Delton, Ml 49046 623-8039. James H. Koning (P31622) 525 Comerica Bonk Building. Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 343-9500. 1-27 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY Of BARRY JUDITH LYNN JEFFERY. Plaintiff. vs. RICHARD DON JEFFERY. Defendant. ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 82-619-CK Bruce W. Gee (P-23696) Attorney for Plaintiff. Al a session af said Court held in the Circuit Courtrooms in the City of Hostings. Michigan, this 22nd day of December. 1982. PRESENT: Honorable 'ludson E. Deming. Circuit Judge. On the 22nd day of December. 1982. an action was filed by JUDITH LYNN JEFFERY Plaintiff, against RICHARD DON JEFFERY. Defendant in this Court for en­ forcement of the property divi­ sions of a divorce decree. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. RICHARD DON JEFFERY, shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by (aw on or before the 28th day of March. 1983. Failure to comply with this Order will result in a Judgment by Default against such Defen­ dant for relief demanded in the Compto.it filed in this Court. Hudson E. Deming. Circuit Judge. Drafted by: Bruce W. Gee (P-23696) Attorney for Plaintiff. 215 South Church Street Hastings, Ml. 49058 (2-17) Board of Education JANUARY 17. 1983 The regular meeting of lhe Board of Education was called to order by W. Baxter. President. Monday. January 17. 1983 at 7:30 p - Members present: R. Shav. D. Hoekstra L. Haywood. G. Wibaldo. R. Groos. J. Lenz, W. Baxter. It was moved by Wibaldo and seconded by Groos that the min­ utes of the December 20. 1982 meeting be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by Hoekstra and seconded by Shaw that the Financial Statement as of Dec­ ember 31. 1982 be approved and placed on file. Motion car­ ried. It was moved by Lenz and sec onded by Wibaldo that the Dec ember paid bills be approved as submitted and that the unpaid bills be approved for payment. On roll call the votes stood ayes all. It was moved by Wioalda and seconded by Lenz that the Trust and Agency Fund report as of December 31. 1982 be approved and placed on file. Motion car­ ried. It was moved by Groos ond seconded by Hoywood that the Student Services Fund report as of December 31. 1982 be approv­ ed and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by Wibaldo and seconded by Show that the Monthly Budget report as of Dec­ ember 31. 1982 be approved ond placed on file. Motion car­ ried. It was moved by Groos ond seconded by Lenz that we pass a resolution of determination to impose a summer tax levy. The resolution reads os follows: RESOLVED, that the Hastings Areo Public Schools determines to impose a summer property tax levy on July 1. of each year in the amount of either lhe total or ' > of the levy of school prop­ erty taxes, and FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall continue to be applicable for calendar year 1933 ond thereafter until re­ voked by the Board of Education. On roll call the votes stood ayes all. It was moved by Show ond seconded by Wibaldo that Mrs. Jean Selleck be appointed os one of our representatives to the Parent Advisory Committee to the Barry Intermediate Schoo! District. Mrs Solleck will replace Mrs Douglas Anderson Businessmen want more parking area Demolition of Elks proposed By Elaine Gilbert A group of downtown Hastings business owners and tenants want the Elks Lodge demolished to make room for increased offstreet parking and other site improvements to enhance shopping in the city. The city of Hastings owns the building now occupied by the Elks at 121 N. Church St. A petition requesting the removal and demolition of the building was presented to the City Council Monday by Kenneth Miller, owner of Miller Real Estate. 137 W. State St. The City Council agreed to submit the petition to its city property committee for review. Miller told the council that the petition he presented carried the signatures of neigh­ boring business landowners and tenants in the 100-block of the north side of W. State St. who want the city to decide not to renew the Elks lease on the building. In addition to wanting more off-street parking, Miller said group he represents feels the narrow alley in that area should be widened to two-lanes to alleviate congestion and enhance fire protection capabilities and snow removal. Miller said the petition is in keeping with the city’s 19-year-old master plan which proposes "off-street parking facilities behind the State St. stores be expanded and land­ scaped into free, off-street parking areas. When combined with the parking facilities on State St; they will provide an adequate amount of off street parking comparable to that provided withui reasonable walking distance in a modem shopping plaza.” Miller also commented “it would be more desirable for customers if this is done. They like to stop and park with the stores in sight. “This is the sort of thing we have to con­ tinue to do to maintain our downtown business district and to keep it healthy. We can't wait until we get a lot of competition out at the edge of town and say we have to do something. We’ve got to do it now,” he told the council. Quoting lhe master plan, Miller said, “an adequate system of free off-street parking facilites is essential to the continued prosperity of the business district and will assure its ability to stop any regional shopping plaza location outside the city.” When contacted Tuesday morning, John Cohoon, exalted ruler of the Hastings Elks, said he had not yet heard about the petition presented to the city council. “I’m in favor of progress," Cohoon said, ncting that the Elks have a building com­ mittee that already has been studying alternatives, including the possibility of building a new lodge. According to the lease between the Elks and the city, Cohoon said the Elks would have to be given a two-year notice if the city decides not to renew it. Cohoon said he is familiar with the city’s master plan and "I know we are in a no win proposition. "My initial reaction (to the possible demolition of the lodge) is that it would be fine if it would force the group of Elks to go ahead and make a decision,” he said. The Elks own property on the south side of town on Hanover St. The stumbling block to building there, Cohocn said, is that a viable plan must be derived to figure out how to finance the cost of a new building. Leaving the current lodge and errecting a new one "might be what it will take to revive the club and make it prosper,” he said. Cohoon, a real estate developer, said the current building is in need of many repairs, including a new roof. The Elks currently pay the city $200 per month rent, but also pay expenses for maintaining the building. He estimated that the Elks also pay "a couple thousand dollars” in property taxes. At Monday’s council meeting, Michael Klovanich, city engineer, estimated that it would cost about $16,000 to have the Elks Lodge demolished. Additional costs would also be incurred to improve the site and widen the alley into two lanes. Councilman David Jasperse said he didn’t think the city had enough money to tackle the project by itself. Mayor Kenneth J. Howe suggested that perhaps a special assessment district could be established, as noted in the master plan, to help the city pay for lhe cost of the demolition, if it is approved. In other business, the council approved putting $50,000 in the budget for temporary who had to be dropped from the committee because her son graduated from school. (Your other representatives to this committee ore Mrs Mary Will­ ison ond Mr. David McIntyre.) Motion carried. It was moved by Groos and seconded by Lenz thot we accept the resignation of Mr Lewis Lang, effective June 30. 1983. under the terms of the Early Retirement Incentive Plan” ap­ proved by the Board ot the Nov­ ember 22. 1982 mee'ing. On roll call the votes stood ayes all. It was moved by Lenz ond seconded by Wibaldo that the request from Rev.Ray Talmage to use Pleasan’view School as a church on Sundays be approved. On roll coll the votes stood 5 ayes. 2 noys. (!»how Hoywood) Motion carried It was moved by Groos and seconded by Show thot the Fin­ ance Committee work out an agreement with Rev. Talmage on the use of Pleasontview School os a church. Motion car­ ried. h was moved by Lenz ond seconded by Hoywood that the dote for the final K-12 Study Committee report be delayed until the March Board meeting Motion carried It was moved by Wibaldo ond seconded by Lenz thot the ’’Letter of Agreement ’ with the Hastings Educational Secretarial Association be ratified as negot ioted by the negotiating team (Wibaldo Hoywood. Show) On roll coll the vo'es stood ayes oil It was moved by Wibaldo ond seconded by Groos that the meeting be adjourned Motion carried. Judith A Lenz Secretory 1 27 down the Elks Club ot 121 N. Church St. and put in additional parking space. The city owns the building. repairs to a storm drain problem that lias created basement flooding in a home on E. Marshal] St. However, Council members admitted that money for the sewer line construction may not be available this year. The action was taken following a com­ plaint received last month from John Brookmeyer of 719 E. Marshall who said his basement is flooded wheneves there is a severe rainfall because the storm sewers can’t adequately handle the run-off. Councilman Gordon Fuhr said he had personally inspected the problem storm sewer with Klovanich and said the problem is caused by a 10 inch sewer line that runs in front of Brookmeyer’s property and then intersects into an eight-inch line on Clinton St., creating a bottleneck in severe rainy conditions. The line backs-up and the excess run-off causes the flooding, he said. Fuhr -laid the correct solution to the problem would be to construct a new 24-ir.ch storm sewer line from Marshall to Clinton and a 36-inch line to Fall Creek but, it would cost $300,000. He noted that it would cost an additional $200,000 to repair and widen Clinton after sewer construction. “Obviously we do not have this kind of money...we could possibly wait for a grant of state of federal funds to help us with the construction,” said Fuhr. Mayor Howe explained Clinton has been designated as a major street project (for new curb and gutters and underground services etc.) but, that no funding has been available. Council members also voted against setting money aside in their budget to help pay for paving on Cook Rd. from Green St. to Yeckley Rd. because of a lack of available funds. It was noted that the township currently receives state funds to take care of that portion of Cook Rd. while the city maintains Cook from Green tG State St. Approval was granted by the Council of a proposed urban boundary and road classification map for the Hastings urban area. The boundary map is used by the Michigan Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration to identify areas and roads that are eligible for federal aid and urban funds. The action was taken as a favor to the county road commission which is expected to bring in more local funding for W. State Rd. in the Algonquin Lake area. "Basically its no skin off our nose. It could be of assistance to us later on should we have a major street project...our funds are tied .with theirs,"said Howe. The Council also approved another ap­ pointment, overlooked at its last meeting, to have Klovanich serve as the city ad­ ministrative member on the city planning commission. 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After working hours as a teacher at the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School in Mid­ dleville , she’s a faithful jogger who logs abou* 40 hours of running every week. And if she thought her life was busy before, it’s taken a different and busier path now as the wife of the state’s new 88th district representative. Carol is married to Robert Bender, a former Barry County’ Commissioner and dairy farmer, who began his first term as state representative this month. The couple live on Wood School Rd. in rural Middleville where he still raises cash crops. Carol says they are “limping through” having all three children in college simultaneously Daughter Cheryl graduates from Central Michigan University this year where she is a cheerleading coach and is majoring in elementary education. Daughter Julie, a gymnist who has competed on a national level, is attending Bowling Green on a scholarship. Son Gref, the couple’s youngest child, is studying business at Michigan State University. The Bender children are all graduates of Thomapple Kellogg High School, as were their father and grandfather, Russell, before them. Carol’s birthplace is Pontiac where she graduated from high school. She met her husband while attending MSU and they were married when he was in the Navy. “Bob joined the Navy right out of college and went into pilot training, she said. (He is still in the Navy Reserves, enjoying a 21-year affiliation with that branch of the service) During Bender’s first five years with the Navy, the family moved around with him living in Florida, Tennesee, Texas, California, and Washington. The family moved back to Barry County when Bender's stint in the Navy was over and he joined his father in farming. “I had a hard time adjusting to farm life,” says Carol. “I had no knack for animals, machinery, or bookwork.” The answer for her was to go back to college, although she admits now that she likes the wholesomeness of living the country­ life. Before marriage, Carol said she had studied medical technology and had always envisioned working in a hospital. But the second time around, she was steered into teaching through a counselor’s advice about the Elementary Intern Program (EPI) and the lure of obtaining a National Defense grant. Without the grant, returning to college would have been impossible, she said. “They were very interested in getting teachers then." “I went back to school (college) when my first child entered kindergarten and I finished when my youngest was in kin­ dergarten,” said Carol. Through the former EPI program, in conjuntion with MSU, she was able to take classes in Grand Rapids where she also completed a one-year internship. “So instead of attending four years, I had to go five years,” she said. During the internship, she received less pay than a regular teacher, but she has high praise for the program. "It was a beneficial program. I enjoyed being an intern and it influenced my first years of being a teacher,” said Carol. The program meant that her teaching was critiqued by someone knowlegeable in teaching techniques who could point out streng’hs and weaknesses. “It’s a shame they couldn't continue the program ...because I think it made an impact on the quality of teaching." Carol received her bachelor of arts degree in 1968 and her master’s degree in reading in 1972. She has been teaching at Thomapple Kellogg Schools for 15 years, teaching first and second grades and now developmental reading with sixth graders. Carol has held several offices m her teacher’s association, serving as president, secretary, and holding committee chair­ manships over the years. She also teaches Sunday School at the Middleville Methodist Church. Generally speaking, “I’m not a joiner, but I do like to do service things for the com­ munity” she comments. “Most of my hob­ bies are quiet, by-myself things. My first love is jogging. I love to run.” Sometimes her running has been a bit precarious ..like the time she was almost shot by a deer hunter and the times she has been bitten by dogs. Reading is another interest she enjoys, but that usually has to wait until vacations and during the summer. Cross-country skiing is an activity Carol has recently added to her list to supplement her outdoor running when the snow makes jogging difficult. But. she still sometimes jogs between the drifts. For about five years, Carol has been a gymnastics judge — currently for Ionia and Caledonia schools and formerly for Hastings. To keep up with her athletic family, Carol is learning how to play tennis. She and three other women split the indoor court fees so they can play in the winter. Traveling and camping are favorite family pastimes. "We had the most fun when we went to the Canadian Rockies for three f HURRY TO YOUR NEWS STAND! S “The Days and Times of Irving Charlton” A continuing series of articles written by Keith Mead, a personal friend of Irving Charlton. Exclusively featured in... Hastings Banner — Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 - Price 20* Don’t miss any more installments... SUBSCRIBE TODAY Only $10°° per year in Barry County MAIL THIS COUPON TODAY ... r I i I i I i I i NAME ------------------I i I i ADDRESS I i ------------------------I i I i CITY._________________ _____________ STATE______ ZIP ----------------------- I Send my subscription to: I I | Enclosed is my payment for: □ $10 Barry County □ $13.50 Other Areas □ $8.50 Students (9 months) □ $12Surrounding Counties I I J (Allegan Calhoun talon Iona Kolomaioo Kantj j Or Call 948-8051 \ For More Information! P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml. 49058 Carol Bender, wife of state representative Robert Bender, is embarked on the even busier life of a government official's mate. Carol and Bob and their three college-age children reside in Middleville. (Banner photo) weeks of backpacking and hiking. At home, Carol has an array of beautiful green plants. "They grow in spite of me," she chuckles. Carol says her "dream" is to be able to work in a help-organization type of reading clinic or child care area that would not be associated with a business venture. “I just feel that I could be involved in more therapy and special needs in that kind of service...I’d like to be a small part of helping to share what you have.” Caro) says her husband's new job as state representative is bringing changes into her own life. "It’s exciting, but very scary," she says, commenting that she finds it difficult to be comfortable in a crowa. Attending Bender’s swearing-in ceremony was an enjoyable aspect. The couple also planned tc go to Lansing together this week for Gov. James Blanchard's first State-ofthe-State address. When she’s home, Carol says cooking is not one nf her fortes. "Most Moms bake cookies for their kids to take back to college, but when my kids come home they bake cookies for their mom and dad,” she laughs. Carol says broccoli souffle is her favorite recipe "because it’s simple but still a fancy dish” which she often takes to potlucks. "If I can make a dish that means it can't fail,” she said. Carol’s Broccoli Suffle Ingredients: 2 packages frozen broccoli. 1 cup Bisquick, 1 cup milk, 2 eggs, 's-teaspoon salt, and 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Butier a 5*2-cup souffle dish or l*2-quart casserole. Cook broccoli as directed on package. Drain. Beat Bisquick, milk, eggs, and salt with a hand beater until smooth. Stir in broccoli and cheese. Pour into casserole. Bake at 375 degrees for 1-hour or until knife inserted half-way between center and edge comes out clean. ‘On rabbit hunting & Other subjects’ A false assumption many make is that a hunter always hunts for game or, when he or she does hunt, they bring home only that. Rabbits — those creatures of Easter lore anu cartoons — have speed, agility and stealth that more times than not leave them safe from us a verage-to-mediocre shooters Still, rabbit hunting is a great sport, even if you have to stop off at Felpausch for the stew's main ingredient. It's healthy exercise, of course, a fact that always gives a mental boost. There's something cleansing and fresh that comes over you as you move slowly through a snowbound woods, eyes peeled for recent tracks or the movement of a cot­ tontail. During those late mornings and early afternoons the air is cold and biting, but the walk keeps you warm. Behind, stretching across the snowy tract, is the path of foot marks, testimony that, like the journey of a thousand miles, we begin and end with single steps. The woods in back of Eggleston’s farm have always been a good place to hunt. Plenty of brush piles and undergrowth, two spots where rabbits are alleged to hole up, and a thick outer edge of trees that keeps the snows from drifting in, deep snow being a curse to rabbit hunters. There are different ways to hunt the area, various routes you can take, circling over there or cutting across here. On the high ground is the stand of oaks, recently logged, the treetops still scattered about Beyond is a low clearing of marsh grass with clusters of poplar sticks, then the drainage ditch, flanked by more woods, that flows into the river. Occasionally you’ll see a rabbit hopping slowly up ahead, its ears alert for possible dangers. Or sometimes, walking through the underbrush, a patridge will flush, bursting suddenly out of its snowy nest. If the stray dogs have run the woods, then the hunting is ruined. 1 he smooth surface of white is churned up and the rabbits are well hidden in their lairs. Otherwise, the snow covering is marred only by the imprints of passing or frolicking wildlife Whatever route that's taken, the midpoint to ihe hunt is where the ditch forks into the river. There you can sit. resting against the tree, and smoke some tobacco, the coat by Steve Horton spread underneath to keep you dry and the shotgun propped against a nearby bush. There is the large oak :hat has fallen into the river. The waters eddy around the branches and during colder weather ice floes form. There is also a pervasive quietness and stillness, a silence that permeates you. For a few minutes there is the urge to get up and leave it. a momentum caused by busy days and hurried activities tha: fill and clutter the mind. We move even when not moving. One tries to work hard and usually plays too hard and life becomes a noisy affair or else the impatient wait for the noise. Here though, watching the river, the forest silent in its colorless shroud, the quieter rythmns come forth. Those soft cords that, like a flute overwhelmed in the orchestration now alone to solo, can finally be heard. Here is the constant tension of renewal. Of beginnings and ends and beginnings again. Of fish feeding and rivers flowing, of pine scents and fox moving along the field’s edge, of thistle and vine, of cattails in spring and leafless trees in winter, of lost dreams and refreshed hopes, of past and future blending at this moment. The ground stretches white into the forest's dark recesses. Overhead the branches etch black against the winter sky. The silence remains as you rise to leave. The hunter does not always hunt for game, and. when he or she hunts, they do not bring home just that. Sometimes, like the rabbit pursed and pursing, he hunts for himself. There are 33 citizens scattered throughout the Hastings Area School District who can be contacted just about anytime concerning any school-related question or problem. However, one Committee of 33 member says that parents aren’t using the com­ munication network enough. The committee operates to help parents solve problems or get fast answers that may involve a variety of situations, ranging from transportation to teacher problems Many members say they have experienced quick results from school officials after a parent has approached a member with a problem. The Committee of 33 was formed in 1968 as an attempt to design an effective and ef­ ficient method for communicating all in­ formation between the school system and its citizens. “It has been effective," said School Ad­ ministrator Lewis Lang, who serves as coordinator for the Committee of 33. When the committee originated, the school district was arbitrarily divided into 11 sections, he said Three persons from each section serve on the committee and their job is to communicate the concerns or interests of citizens in their section to the board of education or to the appropriate person in the school system. Lang noted that areas within most of the 11 sections are named after the old rural school districts and many one-room schools that once served that particular area. For example District 1 incorporates the Jones, Ryan, Little Brick, Welcome Comers, and Rogers areas. Members who serve on the Committee of 33 are self-appointed volunteers who can serve as long as they wish, he said. When the committee was formed, board of education members went out to the different districts and asked for three volunteers to serve in each section. Whenever a person terminates his or her membership on the committee, the two remaining members seek a replacement volunteer. The idea behind improving com­ munications through citizen representatives is that many parents do no like to deal directly with a principal or administrator, Lang said. “They would rather deal through an intermediary" and this opens up a line of communication through a people-helpingpeople program, he added. It is also possible, in some cases, for the parent expressing a complaint or question to remain anonymous if he or she desires, making it easier for some to communicate concerns if they don’t have to reveal their identities to school officials. On the other hand, through the Committee of 33, school officials have a means of con­ tacting the various areas of its school system. Lang said that the school has called upon members to conduct quick surveys or gather feedback in their areas on such topics as smoking in the high school, millage issues, and dress codes. "We can have the results in a week," he said. One example of the use of a quick survey was when the board was contemplating whether or not to have an open campus during the noon hour which would allow students to leave the school grounds. Committee of 33 members went to work and contacted 23i persons about the open campus question. The results of that survey indicated that tne overwhelming majority — 221 — opposed an open campus. Eight were in favor of it and two said they were un­ decided. Based on that reaction, the board then made the decision to keep a closed campus. On the average, the school receives one to two calls per week* from Committee of 33 members. The committee meets as a whole three times a year at the school for general discussions about topics that are on their minds, Lang said. Members are also asked to attend board of education meetings or keep informed of the board's action. Carol Benner of N Hanover St., who serves as chairman of district eight in the city’s first ward, thinks the Committee of 33 is very beneficial to the school and its parents. Carol has been serving on the committee since the early 1970’s and she says it is a way parents can get instant results if they have a problem. After receiving a phone call from a con­ cerned parent it’s usually "not more than an hour until I’ve got the answers for them," she said. The school administrators and staff “are Johnny-on-the spot.” when it comes to handling questions and problems via the Committee of 33, she says. "They don’t put us off.” Carol does say, "I don't think parents use us to their fullest." Carol said that other schools have used Hastings' Committee of 33 as a model to pattern their own communication systems. She said she hasn't received too many calls from concerned parents recently, but when they do call the concerns range from parent­ teacher problems to student harassments and from lunch-time troubles to bus problems. Sometimes members of the staff don’t realize a certain problem exists until it is brought to light by a Committee of 33 member and then evaluated by school of­ ficials, she said. Being a committee member “is a volun­ teer thing. It's freewill and there’s no thanks. We do it because we want to help out," said Carol. Darlene Pickard of Feighner Rd., chair­ man of district one. has served on the Committee of 33 since its inception and is the only remaining original member. “The committee is beneficial. With all all the negative reactions within the com­ munity. the committee is one area that has positive results,” she said. When parents call Darlene with a schoolrelated problem that might be parentieacher oriented or a bus problem, she says, "1 can usually always get it dealt with...and get at least some positive response. Anything I've helped with almost always got solved in the favor of the student or parent." Darlene’s involvement in one particular problem was especially rewarding. It in­ volved a personality conflict between a teacher and a student who was failing. Through action as a Committee of 33 member, Darlene was able to help in getting the student changed to a different room and the student's grades improved tremendously — to the “A" and "B" level,” she said. "If you just solve a few problems a year, it’s worth it! It’s rewarding.” she says of her committee role. Another Committee of 33 member is Shirley Case who has been serving district three in that capacity for many years. The majority of the time, Shirley believes the committee functions as a good com­ munication link between the community and the school. “It’s helped to iron out problems that might otherwise get out of proportion," she said. The main asset of the committee is that members either know the answer to the parent's question or “know how or who to get it from," she said. Shirley says she gets more calls from parents who are seeking general information than she does from those with problems. Sometimes calls have pertained to millage issues. “I don’t get a whole lot of calls like some areas,” she said. Some of the problems she has helped to solve have included problems at the high school, in the girl’s bathroom and bus problems. “I usually call Mr. VanderVeen (the principal) directly when its a problem at the high school,” she said. Other Committee of 33 members are: District 1 — Mrs. Eldon (Donna) Mathews of Agaming Dr., Mrs. Henry (Janet) Arens of W. State Rd; District 2 — Mrs. Elwin (Susan) Bender of Gun Lake Rd., Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Wellman of Biddle Rd., Mrs. Orie (Linda) Perry of Heath Rd; District 3 — Mrs. Norman (Margaret) Arm­ strong of Cloverdale Rd; Mrs. Claude (Marie) Hammond of S. Wall Lake Rd; District 4 — Gordon Worth of E. Dowling Rd., Mrs. Donna Kosbar of Maple Grove Rd., Tom Knight of North Ave; District 5 — Mrs. Robert (Jane) Russell of Hutchinson Rd., Mrs. Gary Brandt of North Ave., Wesley Robinson of Hamilton Rd; District 6 — Mrs. Gary (Sally) Hammond of W. Sager Rd., Eldon Roush of Roush Rd., Mrs. Judy Walldorff of Robinwood Dr; District? —Mrs. Walter (Shirley) Beck of E. State Rd., Mrs. Ed (Beverly) Backe of Coats Grove Rd., Mrs. Marrin (Marlene) White of Boulder Dr; District 8 — Michael McCall of E. Williams St., Mn. James (Jeanita) Randall of W. Benson; District 9 — Mrs. Richard ‘Posy) Shuster of S. Broadway; Mrs Richard (Mary) Kessenich of W. Green St.. Doug O’Laughlin of S. Washington St; District 10 — Mrs. Richard (Betty) Johnson of S. Jefferson St., Joe Duffy of W. South St., and Mrs. Ken (Dawn) Howe of W. Green St; District 11 — Mrs. Con (Marge) Ahearn of S. Hanover St., and Mrs. Ann Cusack of E. Madison St. Winners were: from left. Phillip Mas ten. Brad Humphrey. Marc Witham and Shawn Bailey. Pinewood Derby held last week by Cub Scouts Cub Scout Pack 3175 held there "Pinewood Derby" last week at Southeastern school in Hastings. The winners were: Phillip Masten, first place; Bradley Humphrey, second place; Marc Witham, 3rd place; Shawn Bailey. 4th place. The winners will be going to the district pinewood derby on April 16 at Nashville. The “Tiger Cubs" are as followed: John Herbstreith. 1st place; Todd Saninocerito, 2nd place; Paul Dull. 3rd place; Jason Burandt, 4th place. In the mother and father race were: Vicky Moore, 1st place; Richard Herbsterith. 2nd place; Robert Wendorf, Sr., 3rd place; Russell Masten, 4th place. Helping with the Pinewood Derby were: Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Witham, Jule Turner Sr.. Jack Echtinaw. Joe Bennett, of Hastings. Wesley Woodbury of Olivet, Russell Gleason of Bellevue, and many others. �The Hastings Banner, Thursday. January 27. 1983_ Page 9 Middleville eagers in 1st, win 5th straight Combined record of 23-28 Midpoint here for county high school cage teams by Sieve Vedder The midpoint of the high school basketball season has arrived with area teams poised to embark on the second round of action. Which, hopefully for most, will be more profitable than the first half results. A mid-season look at the five teams shows four of the five below the .500 mark for the season. Only Middleville at 9-1 has won more games than they’ve lost. The Trojans (6-1 league) are in the thick of the O-K Blue title fight along with Hamilton and Kelloggsville. Middleville has struggled at times and seems to play only as well as their competition that night. T honia ppie Kellogg travels to Hudsonville on Friday and the Trojans should realize no road game in the O-K Blue is ever easy. Scoring balance has been Middlevnle’s strong suit all season with five players hovering around double digit scoring averages. In another contest featuring a county team. Harper Creek is at Hastings. The Saxons are in the midst of a five-game losing streak and have seen their record dive to 3-6 overall and 2-4 in the Twin Valley. The Saxons are at the end of a grueling stretch of five games which included three road games, and two against the Twin Valley league-leader and an underrated Capital Area Conference team. Hastings is hoping Harper Creek, a second division Twin Valley team, is just the medicine the Saxons need to improve their unhealthy record. The leadership of the Twin Valley will be determined Friday night when unbeaten heavyweights Albion and Sturgis collide. Maple Valley, 3-8 overall and 24 in the Southern Michigan Athletic Conference, entertains improved Pennfield. The Lions broke a five-game losing streak of their own last Friday at St. Philip, but will be coming off a 91-81 loss to Portland on Tuesday. Pennfiekl, one of the preseason picks to capture the SMAA, has already lost three conference games and are probably out of the championship running. The Panthers however, have been playing much better as of late and Maple Valley probably isn’t picking the best time to tangle with the Panthers. Delton is another Barry County team on the slide. The Panthers won two of their first three games fueling the notion they could be a factor in the Kalamazoo Valley title pic- Hastings guard Steve Conner (right) looks for on open man against Sturgis last Friday. The Saxons have their best chance in five games for a win when they host Twin Valley cellar-dweller Harper Creek on Friday. (Photo by Steve Jacobs) ture. But Delton instead has fallen on hard times losing five of its last seven games. A 67-54 loss to Parchment on Tuesday night was the team’s third KVA loss and all but eliminated them from championship con­ sideration The county's final team. Lakewood, will be hosting Sparta on Friday night. The Vikings are 4-7 overall, but only 1-5 in the Tri-River. The Vikings have played good basketball at times this season, but on other occasions have let turnovers ruin some games. Middleville stayed tied atop the O-K Blue League on Tuesday night with a 56-52 win over a winless but stubborn Byron Center team, 56-52. It took a basket by the Trojans’ Dave Perry with two seconds left to break a 52-52 tie and give Thornapple Kellogg the win. The win, the team’s fifth in a row. boosted Middleville’s record to 9-1 overall and 6-1 in the league. Hamilton and Kelloggsville have identical O-K Blue marks. Middleville coach Skip Pranger said the luckless Bulldogs are a better team than their record would indicate. "No, they aren’t that bad a club. People look at their record, but they’ve lost a couple of overtime games and a couple of other tough games," said Prentice. "I thought we did a nice job against them. We did several things well." For instance, Prentice noted the two team’s shooting percentages. Thornapple Kellogg shot a sizzling 58 per cent (25 of 43) as compared to 45 per cent (22 of 49) for Byron Center. The Bulldogs outrebounded Middleville 2018. Byron Center’s came out blazing early in the game as they built a 16-10 first quarter lead. But the Trojans battled back to trail only 30-28 at the half. The flow of the game went back and forth in the second half with Middleville even­ tually assuming a small lead midway into the final quarter. At that point the Trojans tried to freeze the ball, but Byron Center was able to knot the score at 52 with 23 seconds left. After a timeout. Perry hit his 10-footer from inside the key to give the Trojans a 5452 lead. Byron Center then called a timeout, but instead was assessed a technical when it was found they didn't have any timeouts remaining. Jim Schipper went to the line and hit both the technical free throws for the final 56-52 margin. Brian Miller led Middleville with 16 points. Perry and Schipper finished with 10 points each. Jeff Kerber led rebounders with seven while Schipper had eight assists and five steals. Lakewood stops toe Lakewood upped its record to 6-4 with a resounding 15-1 and 15-11 win over Cooper­ sville. All of the Viking girls saw action in the match, with Michelle Behrenwald leading Lakewood with two kills. Kelly and Carrie Price each added one ace. Lakewood coach Sharon Krauss said her team graded out over 90 per cent in several offensive and defensive categories. "I thought we looked pretty good," she said. Area Basketball Standings O-K Blue Tri River Middleville..................................... 6-1 Homilton......................................... 6-1 Kelloggsville................................... 5-2 Caledonia........................................4-3 Hudsonville..................................... 2-5 Lee.................................................... 2-5 Comstock Pork............................... 2-5 Byron Center................................. 0-7 Greenville........................................ 6-0 Lowell.............................................. 5-1 Coopersville................................... 4-2 Fremont............................................ 3-3 Cedar Springs................................. 2-4 Lakewood........................................ 1-5 Sparta.............................................. 0-6 Upcoming Schedule January 28 Harper Creek at Hastings Pennfield at Maple Valley Sparta at Lakewood Middleville at Hudsonville Pow Paw at Delton SMAA Bronson............................................ 6-1 Olivet................................................ 5-1 Springfield....................... 4-2 Pennfield.................................... • 3-3 Maple Valley................................. 2-4 St. Philip.......................................... 2-5 Bellevue.......................................... 0-6 February 1 Hastings at Lakewood Maple Valley at Middleville Delton at Mattawan Leading Scorers Brown. Hastings.............. 9-319-35.4 Hazel. Lakewood.........10-209-20.9 Barry, Delton.................... 11-192-17.5 Hamilton, Maple Valley 10-172-17.2 Mahon. Maple Valley .. 10-163-16.3 B. Miller, Middleville .. 10-141-14.1 Chontrenne, Delton ... 11-139-12.6 Hartman, Hastings.......... 9-96-10.6 Tuin, Delton................... 11-114-10.4 Perry, Middleville............. 9-92-10.2 Dunkelburger, M.V. ... 10-102-10.2 Twin Valley Sturgis.............................................. 6-0 Albion.............................................. 6-0 Jackson North west.......................4-2 Hillsdale..........................................2-4 Hostings......................................... 2-4 Coldwater........................................2-4 Marshall..........................................2-4 Harper Creek................................. 0-6 Delton’s chances for title fall to wayside Whatever chance Delton's basketball team had of capturing any part of the Kalamazoo Valley title this season was efficiently erased on Tuesday night. Parchment, which hurried out to big lead in the first quarter and then hung on, defeated the Panthers 67-54. The loss is the third in seven conference games for Delton while Parchment is still in the hunt at 6-1. Delton falls to 5-6 overall. "We just did not have the intensity we had against Hackett,” Delton coach Bob Prentice Hastings basketball report card by Dennis O'Mara, head coach What the grades mean. A- Ready for the NBA, B- Good, but could be better, C- Average, needs improvement, DLooking for help, F- Wait till next year. Results of last week's games: Friday - Sturgis, 69 - Hastings 41. Team shooting - (C-D) 33 percent 18 of 57 field goals. Team rebounding - iD) The rebounding was poor and thus made our defense less effective. Sturgis outrebounded us 41-21. Team defense - (B) Limited Sturgis to 69 points. Turnovers - (B) Who's hot Individually - Mark Brown scored 24 against Sturgis, but onlymade 37 percent of his shots. No one played exceptionally well. Schedule -1-28 home against Harper Creek, 1-29 at Marshall, 2-1 at Lakewood. Mid-Michigan Karate championship Jan. 29 Action in a recent Saxon volleyball contest. (Banner Photo) Saxon spikers boast 8-5 record The Hastings volleyball team has been busy lately with a dual meet, a triangular meet and a weekend tournament. In the non-league dual meet Hastings topped Caiedoiiia in what coach Tom Freridge called, “our best match of the year. They are a big and experienced team." Hastings took the third game 15-13 to compete a big win. In Twin Valley play. Hastings lost to Hillsdale and Coldwater. The Saxons lost to Hillsdale 15-13,16-14 in a one and a half hour marathon at Hillsdale. “Nothing we did seemed to work,** said Freridge of the match. Hastings turned right around after that match to lose to the Cardinals 10-15,15-11 and 15-6. Hastings also took third of five teams in its pool last weekend at the Cereal City Open. Middleville spikers split 2 games this week Middleville’s volleyball team won its first match of the year recently over Hopkins by scores of 13-15, 15-12, and 15-6. Chris Perry had four kills for the Trojans while Jane Bryans had four assists, and Beth Rose and Jenni Bartlett had seven straight serves. Thornapple Kellogg also lost to Delton 9-15, 15-10 and 6-15. In that match Perry had four kills, Bryans four assists and Bonnie Belsen seven serves in a row "We. had our chance to win the last game, but the girls started doubting themselves.” said coach John Greenman. "But we’re getting better each time we step on the court." The highlight of that weekend was a split of games with powerful Flint Northern. In other matches, the Saxons lost to Southgate Aquinas twice, split with Delton, and swept Fremont. Hastings now has an 8-5 record. Hastings split with Lakewood, Allegan The Hastings wrestling team recently beat Lakewood 43-23, but lost to Allegan 53-14. Against Lakewood, Wade Endsley (105), Hutch Clason (126), Jess Reaser (155), Larry Hoffman (167), Bert Calvery (185), and Jon Douglas (hvy) all won for the Saxons. Against Allegan, Archie Leatherman (119), Clason, and Calvery all won. Saxon coach Dave Furrow said about the meets. "The flu and injuries are taking their toll on the team. Lakewood is a young and improved from out first meeting against them earlier in the year." Delton spikers busy with two meets In the win over Bangor. Delton coach Vai Dorgan singled out Sally Text er and Tammy Wiikinson for their overall play. Delton now has a record of 2-3 for the season. The Panthers also finished third in their pool at the Cereal City Tournament on Saturday. The team lost two games to powerful Flint Northern, but managed splits with Fremont. Hastings, and Southfield Aquinas The Mid Michigan Open Karate cham­ pionships wili be held Saturday, January 29 at Hastings High School. The championships, under the direction of Steve Echtinaw, are part of the Midwest Tom.ament Circuit. Registration is at 10:00 am. with elimination action slated for 12:00 noon. Black belt fighting begins at 5:00 p.m. Sparring includes black belts (light, mid and heavy weight), brown-red (light and heavy), green (light and heavy), white (light and heavy) and womens and juniors-pee wee divisions. In addition in the forms class, black, brown-red, Green-white, and juniors-pee wee belt competition will be held. In weapons, there will be black and under black belt class competition. Admission for adults is $4.00 and children $2.00. Entry fees are $10.00 for one event and two and three events $15.00. Middleville grapplers beat 3 of 4 opponents It was a successful week for Middleville’s wrestling team as the Trojans swept past three of four opponents. Thornapple Kellogg beat Plainwell 34-31 and Grand Rapids Christian 54-16, but lost to Wayland 36-26 in the same triangular meet. They also beat Caledonia 32-29 in anothe" dual match. Against Caledonia. Delwin Craven, Marty Sinke. Terry Sensiba. Randy Winchester. Chris Yonkers, Brent Sisler, Scott Kaminski, and Mark Lloyd all captured wins in the three point victory. Against Plainwell and Christian, Win­ chester. Sinke, and Yonkers all won twice. Jack Posthumus, Craven. Derrel Melker. Don Porter. Kaminski and Lloyd all won over Christian; while Sensiba. Sisler. Nathan Briggs and Perry all won against Plainwell. The wins raise Middleville's record to 8-4-1 overall and coach Tom Lehman said his team is looking good. "Yeah. I’d say we re looking pretty good, ' he said. "We’re had a few injuries and things and we’ve had to move some people around, but we’re doing well." Sinke currently leads the team with an outstanding 27-0 record Yonkers has won 24 of 26 matches while Briggs is 18-5. said of the contest "There was too much standing around." That "standing around" led to a 32-25 Parchment rebounding advantage, which Prentice called a key to the game. "That was the first time all year we’ve been beaten on the boards," said Prentice. Parchment broke from the starting blocks fast. After Delton scored a basket to tie the game at 2-2, Parchment ran off 12 points to lead 14-2. Delton trailed 20-10 at the end of the first quarter. Parchment’s shooters were smoking in the first period. They hit nine of 17 field goals while ice-cold Delton tossed in onlv three of 12. "We missed some shots and then did a poor job of rebounding," noted Prentice of the opening dulldrums. Hastings Jr. High cage, wrestling wrap-ups The Hastings Junior High wrestling team beat Pennfield 53-20 in a dual meet while also finishing third in the Pennfield Invitational. Tim Hammond, Courtney Olsen, Scott Mueller, Terry Thurman, Scott Kimmell, and Doug Whitmore all gained wins for Hastings in the dual meet. In the invitational, Springfield took first place with 169.5 points while Hastings had 155.5. Hammond, Robby Redman, Cliff Clouse, and Ken Witker all won individual titles while Paul Austin and Whitmore took seconds. Third places were garnered by Craig Nichols and Scott Kimmell and a fourth was earned by Scott Mueller. The seventh and eighth grade basketball teams defeated Harper Creek. The seventh graders knocked off Harper Creek 60-26 while the eighth graders won 48-33. Leading the eighth graders in scoring was Mike Karpinski with 18 points. Dan Willison added 10. For the seventh graders, Mike Brown tossed in 20 points and Mark Atkinson had 12. Hastings wrestling tupple Albion, 61-6 The Hastings wrestling team defeated Albion 61-16 in a Twin Valley meet last week. "Unfortunately for Albion, they have almost all freshmen in what wrestlers they did have for us," said Saxon coach Dave Furrow, who noted his team was credited with five forfeits. "In this situation our boys did very well. Hopefully this meet will give us a boost to finish the dual season off well.” Accounting for wins for Hastings were Bill Madden (98), Wade Endsley (105), Hutch Clason (126), Bob Forbes (145), Jess Reaser (155), and Larry Hoffman (167). Bill Pelfrey, Floyd Gates, Bert Calvery, Dave Kensington, and Jon Douglas all won via forfeits. In exhibition matches. Eric Paavo and Rusty Stroh came up with wins for Hastings. Hastings, 61 Albion, 6 98 Bill Modden pinned J. Eagen............................... 25 105 Wade Endiley pinned T. Rumber . ..... 3:5) 112 Mike Sherry tied Gene Mueller......................... 6-6 119 Chris Geething superior dec. by D. Eagen . 24-4 126 Hutch Clason superior doc. C. Hanlon......... 22-0 132 Bill Pelfrey forfeit 138 Floyd Gatos forfeit 145 Bob Forbes dectsioned B. Deyoe............ ... 6-0 155 Jess Reaser pinned M Granger...................... 3:45 167 Larry Hoffman decisioned D. Young............ 12-6 185 Bert Calvery forfeit. 198 Dave Kensington forfeit. Hwt. Jon Douglas forfeit. Exhibition: 105 Eric Paavo superior dec L Maynard 22-7 119 Rus y Stroh decisioned C. Persons................ 13-7 Delton rallied somewhat in the second period to cut the halftime lead to 37-29. That lead was sliced even more — down to 51-45 — with five and a half minutes left in the game. But here Parchment proceeded to score eight straight points to up the lead to 59-45 and Delton was finished. "We made a few critical turnovers and we had some mental mistakes during that streak and they capitilized on them," said Prentice. Dave Barry, finally healthy, broke out of mild scoring slump scoring 20 points for Delton. Jay Henry added 12 points off the bench. Hastings boxers start action The Hastings stables in the statewide Golden and Silver Gloves boxing tour­ naments opened action last week. In the Golden Gloves tourney three Hastings fighters were active with one winning and two coming away losers. Scott Taylor in the 132-pound novice division won on a first round knockout. Hastings trainer Dan Carrigan said Taylor backed his man into a comer and then put him down with a hard left. Gary McKenzie, boxing in the 165-pound sub novice class, lost a second round TKO. Carrigan said McKenzie fought a solid first round, but then tired in the second round and eventually lost. Dennis Allen of Hastings lost his fight on a first round TKO. Carrigan said he thought the fight was stopped premature, that Allen was just starting to go after his foe. Taylor will now join fellow Hastings boxers Lonnie MacLaren and Tom Brooke, who received first round byes, in the tournament quarterfinals. In the Silver Gloves competition, Jered Carrigan and Larry Martz both oualified for the February 5-6 state finals. Neither was contested in their respective weight classes. Sean Carrigan won a decision to gain entrance along with his brother Jared and Martz to the finals. Portland ambushes Maple Valley 91-81 Maple Valley saw its record drop to 3-8 on Tuesday night as Portland knocked off the Lions 91-81 in a high-scoring affair. Portland is now 6-6 for the year. Mickey Mahon led Maple Valley with 20 points. Tony Dunkelburger and Randy Joostbems each tossed in 18 and Jeff Hamilton finished with 14. Portland led 44-32 at the half and then later 69-54 before Maple Valley roared back. Maple Valley outscored Portland 27-21 in the final period, but it was too little, too late. ‘Athlete Profile9 Jackie Jaynes is all-around athlete for Hastings’ girls athletic teams by Steve Vedder Few Hastings athletes in the Class of 1983 will wind up winning as many letters as Jackie Jaynes. The senior athlete will probably wind up her career with a total of eight varsity letters earned. Few athletes, girl or boy, will close out their careers with as many. In her three and a half years at Hastings, Jackie has been a member of the school's varsity basketball team for two years, and in the spring she’ll be a member of the track team for the fourth year. Presently the light-haired, 5' 7" Jaynes is a key member of the Hastings volleyball team for the second year. She is the team s floor captain, a honor coach Tom Freridge bestowed on Jaynes before this season. Freridge obviously thinks very highly of Jaynes as a player. "She always goes for anything, always gives 110 per cent,” says Freridge. "She can dig out (from the net) some impossible shots." Jaynes roll on the team includes many duties. She usually begins the game as a spiker, then moves to the server position. From there she rotates onto the backrow to receive senes Jackie says her favorite role is spiking. "I like spiking, but I'm not the best spiker on the team," said Jackie as she prepared for a recent Saxon practice session. "We have a lot of girls who are good. I certainly wouldn’t say I'm better than them." The multitude of talents isn’t lost on Freridge. "Wherever I put her, she strengthens that position," says Jackie’s coach. "She is the best all-around player on the team." Jackie has come up through the Hastings volleyball system. She was a member of the now defunct freshman team her first season, played jayvee as a sophomore and then made the varsity last yeai as a junior. Jackie says there is a great difference between playing volleyball and basketball at the high school level. "I think basketball is more exciting, but I like volleyball because you have your own Jackie Jaynes individual function," says Jackie "You have to work on each individual thing and try to perfect it." The Hastings team is enjoying a fine season, and Jaynes says the "pull-together" attitude the team has adopted has been a major factor. "Il's good when we get along and work together. It’s not that hard cf a thing to do," says Jackie. "I think we’ve come a long way.’’ �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. January 27. 1983 — Page 10 Soccer noon-hour placers Northeastern and Southeastern Schools were the scenes of the elementary noon-hour soccer championships. Following are the kids from Northeastern's four placers. Bowling Results TUES. NIGHT MIXED Skedgell Well Drilling, 49-35; Hallifax Snowplowing. 46-38; Britten Bros. Const., 4440; Carrousel Realty. 42-42; Hastings Fiberglass. 42-42; Woodland Sales. 4242; Buehler Realty. 40’2-43*2; Smith Silos, 39-45; Brown's Bunch, 38-46; Welton's, Inc., 37446*i. High Games and Series (Men): B. Tossava. 212-564; J. Shreiner, 203-548; B. Eastman. 200-526; B. Johnson, 212-520; D. Ruthruff, 187-507; B. Ruthruff. 179-504; D. Hoffman, 200; D. Wilcox, 188, D. Cheney, 185; M. Hallifax, 183; P. Anderson. 182; B. Walker. 181; B. Brown, 178; M. Bishop, 178; 0. Cooper, 163. High Games and Series (Women): E. Johnson, 204-566; N. Eaton. 192-514; J. Skedgell, 190; J. Wright, 178; I. Ruthruff. 176; F. Brown, 175; A. Eaton, 159; F. Ruthruff, 158; G. Scobey, 152. SUN. NIGHT MIXED The Toads, 52-28; Big Four, 47-33; Hog Wash. 46-34; Hosers, 45-35; Tails End, 434364; Alley Cats, 42-38; Sandaggers, 42-38; Brown Baggers, 404-394; Hot Shots, 40-40: Hooter Crew, 40-40; White Lightning, 40-40; Really Rotten. 394-404; Debs, 384-414; Little Big Horn, 374-424; Fruins, 364-394 ; Pin Pals, 32*2-474; Escapees, 32-18; Spare Parts, 26*2-534. High Games and Series (Women): C. Eaton. 143; M. L. Snyder. 200; L. Tilley, 189504; D. Kelly, 191-516; M. Van Kuilenburg, 139; J. Blough. 173; P. Snyder, 182; K. Duff, 184; L. Snyder, 184; J. Lord, 149; T. Foun­ tain, 152. High Games and Series (Men): S. Eaton, 170; C. Haywood, 192; A. Schwennesen, 204534; J. Stewart, 158; S. Wilkins, 180; M. Tilley, 194-522; M. Blough, 179; E Kelly, 197; J. Martz, 225-571; R. Snyder, 200; M. Snyder, 204-550; J. Schaechterle, 184-511; M. K as insky, 180-509; R. Taylor, 202-524; B. Dexter. 2’2. Splits Converted: D. Kelly, 4-10. Second place finishers from Northeastern (front): John Thompson, Jackie Longstreet, Monte Segur, Michelle Goddard, Jim Burd (back) Diane Dykstra. Derek Ferris. Kim Stevens, Brian Gibson, Cassie Ward. First place winners from Northeastern (front): Tony Tuttle, Tom Bolo, Todd Gould, Deanna Fisk, Matt O'Laughlin (back) Steve Quay, Rob Carlson. Dorian Milligan, Stacey Jordon, Jim Clouse, Brian Morton. BOWLERETTES Big George’s, 15-1; Reminder, 14-2; Pennock Hospital. 13-3; Kent Oil, 13-3; Heeker Agency. 11-5; Hastings Bowl, 11-5; Burger Chef, 104; Shu-da-bin. 714-815; Riverview, 7-9; Mary's Beauty Shop? 7-9; Cotnen Construction. 7-5; Hause Realty. 511; Hair Port, 4-12; Barry County Medical Care Facility, 4-8; Miller’s Carpet, 314-12'4; Pioneer Motel. 3-13; D J. Electric, 3-13; Hair Care Center. 2-14. High Games and Series: D. Chapman, 190; M. Garber. 193; T Christopher. 192; K. Thomas. 175464; S. Wilt, 223-555; K. Marr, 158; V. Carr, 201; D. Snyder. 199; J. Skedgell. 193; K. Redman. 169; J. Bassett, 159; M. DePew. 193; S Raymond. 206-518; C. Hart­ well. 183; C. Cuddahee. 142; B. Lumbert. 160: B. High, 180; L. Gibson. 175; G. Potter. 137; C. Silsbee. 180; S. Mathews. 190; L. Bayleat 133. Splits Converted: C. Silsbee, 7-9. WEDNESDAY NIGHT CLASSIC Carlton Center Ex.. 55-33; WBCH. 54-33McDonalds. 51-37; Farrell Heating, 49-39; Eberhard. 49-39; Sign Tire, 48.5-93.5; Far­ mer Feed, 4840; Hastings Sweeper Shop, 4840; Hastings City Bank. 4840; AAA, 47.540.5; Electric Galaxy. 47.540.5; Jamar 4741; Hastings Aluminum Products. 46.541 5; Hastings Bowl. 4049; Food Center, 3949; Skedgell. 36-52; B&R Kafav, 34-54; Zephyr Service. 10-78. HASTINGS MFG. CO. Dewey s Auto, 364'5; Machine Room, 353; Viking, 317; Chrome Room, 3(H; Hastings Flower Shop, 306; McDonald’s. 311'5; Oflice, 2914; Leftovers, 252*5 High Games and Series: D. Solmes, 244584; J. Bennett, 582; C. Baker. 203-580- D Hamm, 221-200-555; B. Nystrom, 200-553; R. Hook, 214-546; J. Laubaugh, 202-544; W Beck, 209-538; B. Gibson, 530; R. Cross, 513; B. Hartke, 507; F. Huey, 506; R. Dawe, 502. Outdoor Report THURS. TWISTERS Shamrock Bar. 52-28; Hastings Automatic Heating. 49-31. Burns Refrigeration. 46-34. Hastings Bowl. 44-36; Mini Champs. 38-42; Superette. 38-38; Big John's. 34-46; Hastings Mutual Ins., 31-49; Tom s. 30-50. High Games: D. Smith. 157; B Boersma. 177; T. Elliott, 168. K Becker. 180; K Mallison, 147; S. Keeler. 166; J. Cappon. 158; W. Barker. 140; C. Hurless. 167; J. Morgan, 173; A. Weeks, 155, F. DeLoat. 145; M Snyder, 165. High Series: J. Gasper. 194-527; T Lord. 154 400; C. Robinson. 214-539; K Keeler. 156434; N. Taylor, 167-468. L. Bar num. 182-492; D. Coenen. 188-469; B. Hathaway. 212-540; N. LaJoye. 190-431; D. Burns, 161-463; A Burd. 159-454; B. Whitaker. 171-509; S. Mead. 155434; S. Prucha. 150427; S. Thomas. 169442; B. Barnum, 161426. THURS. ANGELS Hastings Bowl. 43-33; Pennock Pinsters, 43-33; Viola s Floral & Gift. 42-34; Cone Zone. 39-37; Hastings City Bank, 3343; B&R KafAy, 3145. High Games and Series: K. Palmer 152; J. Freeman, 145; R. Batterson, 185; L. Lydy, 157-156-159; E. Mesecar, 200; C. Dawe. 176; S. Boop, 147; P. Oakland. 174-184-522. N. McDonald, 173; B. Falconer, 173. THURS. JRS. Moose, 184; Miller's Carpet. 18; Signs Tire Service, 17; Cone Zone, 15; Hodges. 15; Hastings Bowl, 14; City Bank. 11; William’s Special Tee’s, 10; Public Auto Outlet. 9; Middle Lakers, 74. High Games: M. Snyder, 136; S. Minner 106; J. Lord, 107; A. Wood, 138; P Rine, 117; C. Miller, 146; B. Myers, 116; T. Tuttle. 83; N. Winick, 139; B. Hanford. 144; S. Krul, 147; J. Kubek, 124; R. Williams. 170; C. Tracy, 129; R. Witzel, 84. WED. P.M. Champion Tax Service, 12; Gillons, 11; Hair Care Center, 104; Vogt. 94; Art Meade Auto Sales, 9; Nashville Locker, 8; Varney’s Stables, 7; Ted’s, 5; Alflen & Assoc., 5; Yoders. 3. High Games and Series: K. Becker. 169; D. Long, 175; D. Murphy, 179485; L. Barnum, 196-517; L. Lilley, 204-519; P. Castleberry, 171434; N. Taylor, 182481; M. Chaffee. 166428; S Beck. 170479, T Yoder, 173498. Splits Converted: M. Chaffee, 1-5-7. Till RS MORN. WOMEN The Three A s. 124. Endsley's Dairy, 11-5; M de o'Day. 11 5; Trio. 9-7; Fruins. 8-8; Mrs Stitches. 8-8; Slow Pokes. 7-9; Gun Ridge Gals. 7-9; Lilley's of the Alley, 7-9; Carpenter s Den. 64-94; The B.U.N.S., 649*... Gillons Construction. 6-10; Agnes' Korner Kitchen. 6-10. Bosley's Hustlers, 6-10. High Games and Series: L. Tilley, 191-526; B Lyttle. 203-524; J McMillon. 174-507; D. Endsley, 16h; s. Johnson, 172; C. Stuart. 170; S. More. 176; L. Miller. 170; J Arquilla. 165; P. Hubei. 183 J. Demand, 133; S. Trowbridge. 156; A. Eaton. 153. S Peake. 143. G Little. 176; D. Haight. 1€7; J. Gasper, 177; J Wallin, 179; B. Miller. 126; S. Mon­ tague. 157; B Lincoln. 140; M. Fowler. 205; O. Gillons. 168. Splits Converted: C. Stuart. 1-24-10. MON. MIXERS Medical Care Facility, 53-27; Hastings Flower Shop 51-29; Art Meade Motor Sales, 48-32; Wilts Custom Cars, 47-33; Dewey’s Auto Body’. 46-34; Public Auto Outlet. 454344; Muir Drugs. 45-35; Tiki. 44-36; Michelob. 42-38; Goodyear Brothers, 3941; Cinder Drugs. 3743; Hastings Savings & Loan. 3545; Gordie’s Wear House, 3545; Hastings Bowl. 324474; The Depot (make up). 3145; B&R Kaf-Ay, 29-51; Food Center (make up). 2947; Stalwart Buildings. 27-53. High Games and Series: G. Purdum, 206588; M. Snyder. 197; B. Chandler, 206-588; M. Snowden. 181; F. Girrbach. 195-516; S. Birman. 183-522, E. Johnson, 234-591; P. Snyder. 195; M. Wieland, 186; K. Vander Molen, 214; S. Wilt, 207-560. MAJORS Frantz Buick. 338; Piston Ring. 328; Steven's Trucking. 307; E.W. Bliss Co.. 286.5; Fruins. 284.5; City Food & Bev., 270.5; Tiki. 259.5; No Shows, 193. High Games and Series: D. Rwse, 210-537; K. Keeler. 510; H. Keeler. 210-204-202-616; D. Cole. 504 . M. Snyder. 509; D. Lambert, 217520; D. Callihan, 223-567; R. Conley, 244-573; D. Peabody. 202-511; J. Barnum. 217-544; L. Bennett. 206-529; R. Newton. 515; J. Bennett. 202-210-603. Michigan outdoor news General Outdoor Conditions - The recent cold snap finally made some decent ice on area lakes although the last few days of warmer temperatures has made a layer of slush on top of it all (ruining some perfect ice skating). Still no snow on the ground. This weather is doing nothing for the winter sports enthusiast but you won't hear any complaints from the wildlife. Fishing - Ice conditions are fairly safe throughout the district now but still use caution as the warmer ten peratures may have weakened some of the ice. Bluegill success has been Rood throughout the district. Perch is not quite so good but reports have not been all bad either. Some have had real good success while others have found it »o be slow. Success for smelt on Gull Lake has been pretty good. Pike are starting to take minnows on tipups. Mostly in shallower waters, around 6 feeSteelhead fishing has slowed down at Berrien Springs. Quite a few calls have come from people finding black specs in their fish. These "grubs” area parasite called Neascus. Their life cycle includes birds, snails and fish. Since the cycle cannot be completed in humans they are harmless to people. Even a heavily infested fish is safe to eat. They are found in most lakes in this area but are more prevalent in the shallower ones. Third place finishers from Northeastern (front): Tim Barr, Rod Armstrong, Jamie Garrett. Duane Taylor, Chad Miller (bock) Terry Bennett, Paige Nelson, Carrie Carr, Kim Hayden, Sandy Warren, Andy Woodliff. Hunting - Rabbits - Not much going on at all. Hunting pressure is very low to almost non-existent. The few hunters are reporting that numbers are down even with the mild weather. Turkeys - All it takes around here is for someone to mention the word and the stories start flying. Funny but just like "big buck” and the "fish that got away” stories, they seem to grow taller from season to season. Pretty soon the call practicing will start and District 12 will sound like a turkey farm until May. Now is the time to figure out where you will apply and to get those application cards in. February 15th is the deadline - Only 3 weeks. Other Outdoor Shorts - Nursery Stock Tress are still available for spring planting. Hardwoods are sold out but conifers and shrubs are in good supply. Contact the District Office for order blanks and price lists. Wood Permits - There are no free wood permits being issued in southern Michigan right now. There will be firewood timber sales this spring. Anyone interested in being notified should send a stamped, addressed envelope to this office. Mark on the envelope the area you are interested in. State Park Fees - For people filling out reservation forms, the park fees for 1983 are as follows: Modern 7 dollars per night, Semi­ Modem, 5 dollars, and Rustic, 4 dollars. The Allegan area still has a lot of geese around. Last count was 10,500. Scoreboard MEN’S YMCA CITY BASKETBALL Game results for week of Jan. 17. Fourth place finishers from Northeastern (front): Chris Bouwman, Cindy Wood, Euy Vargaz, Tammy Van Siclen (back) Tim Cruttedon, Tim Walsh, Paul Hare, Tom Clow, Jim Fields. Words for the Y’s By David Storms, Y-Center Youth Director Games scheduled for the following YMCA programs are as follows: Mens Volleyball - Wednesday, Feb. 2 - 7 p.m. Lewis Reality vs. Moose; Hastings Manufacturing vs. independants. 8 p.m. Lewis Reality vs. Independants; Hastings Mfg. vs. Moose. Adult Indoor Soccer - Wednesday, Feb. 2 - 7 p.m. Mepham vs. Styring; Paulauski vs. Goie. Mens Basketball - C League - Monday, Jan. 31: 6:30 p.m. Hastings Insurance vs. Mer­ chants; 7:30 p.m. Nortons vs. Hastings Sanitation; 8:30 p.m. Hamlets vs. Non Runners. B League - Tuesday, Feb. 1: 7:45 p.m. Burger Chef vs. Leary’s; 8:45 p.m. C&B Discount vs. Pennock Hospital. Wednesday, Feb. 2: 6.30 p.m. Hastings Oxygen vs. Johnny's; 7:30 p.m C’e Place vs. Cotants Please note that the B League game cancelled on Jan. 25, will be rescheduled on March 1 at 7:15 and 8:15. The tournament will begin one week later. A League - Thursday, Feb. 3: 7:45 p.m. School House Inn vs. Burger Chef; 9 p.m. McDonalds vs. Razors Edge. YMCA Youth Saturday Basketball and Saturday Aerobics for Kids - There will be no Saturday morning programs for youth on Saturday, Jan 29, because of a Junior High Wrestling Tournament Saturday morning programs will resume the following Saturday, Feb. 5 YMCA-YOUTH COUNCIL HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Game results for Jan. 24. W L 9th-10th Grades Bustance 40 Shaefer 3 1 Armour 1 3 Christensen 0 4 Shaefer 46 vs. Christens 20, Bustance 24 vs. Armour 20. llth-lSth Grades Briggs 40 Replogle 31 Cole’s 22 DeDecker 22 Partiers 13 Parker 04 DeDecker 44 vs. Cole's 30, Partiers 20 vs. Briggs 74, Parker 20 vs. Replogle 46. Next week’s games: 7:20 p.m. - Shaefer vs. Armour. Christensen vs. Bustance; 8 p.m. Briggs vs. Cole, Parker vs. DeDecker; 8:40 p.m. - Partiers vs. Replogte. HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS* VOLLEYBALL Game results for Jan. 19. Karnes Pontseele Shepler Vickie’s Lumbert's W L 40 41 23 23 05 Next week’s games: 7 p.m. - Karnes vs. Shepler. Vickie's vs. Lumbert's, Pontseele has a bye; 8 p.m. - Karnes vs. Pontseele, Shepler vs. Lumbert’s, Vickie’s has a bye. Net setup, Shepler; net take down, Lumbert’s. W L "A” League (End of Second Round) Razor's Edge 6 0 Schoolhouse Inn 42 Burger Chef 2 4 McDonald’s 0 6 Burger Chef 90 vs. McDonald's 65, Schoolhouse Inn 69 vs. Razor's Edge 71. "B" League Johnny’s 6 0 Hook’s Crooks (Cotant’s) 4 2 C’s Place 4 2 Burger Chef 4 2 Leary’s 3 3 C & B Discount 2 4 Pennock Hospital 1 5 Hastings Oxygen 0 6 C & B 91 vs. Hastings Oxygen 42. Burger Chef 55 vs. Cotant's 42, C's Place 57 vs. Pennock Hospital 37. "C” League Hastings Merchants 5 1 Norton’s 5 ] Hastings Sanitary 4 2 Hastings Insurances 2 4 Hamlet’s 1 5 Non Runners 1 5 Hastings Sanitary 37 vs. Merchants 36, Non Runners 37 vs. Insurances 38, Norton’s 43 vs. Hamlet’s. 30. ADULT MEN’S VOLLEYBALL W L Moose 17 j Manufacturing 13 5 Independents 6 12 Lewis Realty 0 18 ADULT INDOOR SOCCER Game results for Wednesday, Jan. 19. W LT Paulauski 4 20 Styring 3 ]2 Mepham 2 22 Gole ] 50 YMCA-YOUTH COUNCIL’S SATURDAY BASKETBALL Game results for Jan. 22. WLT 7th-Kth Grade Boys Lakers 2 00 Celtics 2 00 76’ers 0 20 Pistons 0 20 Lakers 56 vs. Pistons 46, Celtics 100 vs. 76’ers 31. 5th-6th Grade Boys Georgetown 2 00 Spartans 2 00 Michigan 0 20 Virginia 0 20 MSU 21 vs. Michigan 11, Virginia 12vs. Georgetown 34. 4th Grade Boys Oom 2 0 0 Warner 1 1 0 Williams 1 1 0 McKay 0 2 0 Oom beat Warner, Williams beat Keller. 4th-5th Grade Girls Garfields 1 0 1 Jets oil Globetrotters 0 0 2 Wolverines 0 0 2 Globetrotters 2 vs. Wolverines 2, Garfields 6 vs. Jets 2. 7th-8th Grade Girls W L Non Names 1 0 Unknowns 0 1 No Names 10 vs. Unknowns 6. 2nd-3rd Grade Girls Saxons 10 Notre Dame 10 Hastings 01 Eagles 01 Saxons 14 vs. Hastings 2, Notre Dame 10 vs. Eagles 6. 6th Grade Girls ET’s 1 0 Tootsies 0 j ET’s 12 vs. Tootsies 6. ‘Big Pike’ Jim Larsen holds a 32-inch. seven and a quarter pound pike caught in Algor.quin Lake. It was caught at 9:00 a.m. near where Larsen lives. Bluegills stir fishing memories by John Lerg Dept, of Natural Resources Mention bluegills to an ice fisherman, and memories come to mind of days on the ice sitting in front of an ice hole with a jigging rod. The delicate flavor of this panfish is also a real "drawing card". Bluegills are a small panfish that inhabit the shallower portions of almost all our local lakes. Although they are sometimes found as deep as 40 feet, most often they inhabit areas no deeper than eight to ten feet. They feed on insects and other small critters that are found in and around weed beds or other cover. An eight inch long bluegill is a large bluegill, so many people think they are not very old Actually, a bluegill of this size is probably six to nine years old. Old age in these fish is eight to ten years. It is little wonder then that fishermen find it difficult to locate those jumbo panfish. Bluegills are one of the most numerous of Michigan's game fish. They provide hours of enjoyment for Barry County residents. Barry County outdoor report Rabbit numbers remain down Some hunters are still finding a few on farms in northeastern Barry County. Remember, ask the landowner first. Most area lakes have frozen over and ice fishermen are getting out on them It is still a good idea to check the ice for safety first. Fish wiUi a buddy. It is more fun trial way and safer. Nice catches of bluegills are being taken on Gun, Leach, and Middle lakes. Specs ■crappies 1 are also being caught on these lakes Some pike are being taken with one exceptionally nice 17 pounder showing up. �The Hastings Bonner, Thursday, January 27, 1983 — Page 11 Pennock Hospital rate Iower County infant mortality rate above state level by Robert J. Johnston Barry County's infant mortality rate is well above the state level and ranks in the top ten of Michigan's rural counties, public health officials say. But countering the statistics, the chief of obstetrics at Pennock Hospital says their figures show a much lower rate locally. Pamela Grorner. public health nursing supervisor for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, said the county’s infant mortality rate, compiled by the Michigan Department of Public Health, was 16 9 deaths per 1,000 live births in 1981. The state Continued from page 6 average for that year, was 13.2 deaths, she said. County residents accounted for 701 live births in 1981, she said. "These are not large numbers." she said, "but when you (compare) them with counties around you and state rates, it's significant." The state figures track infant deaths until they are one year old. Dr. Oscar DeGoa of Pennock Hospital said, however, that Bronson Hospital recently conducted a study showing that Pennock had an average of 10 7 perinatal deaths per 1,000 ___________ ••Anaphylaxis" which is a form of allergic reaction that could kili you by causing multiple organ failure." That allergic reaction — which did result in some deaths — resulted in the Federal Drug Administration pulling the drug in 1975 after 12 years of use. Merriman noted that Canada, on the other hand, continued use of the drug. "The allergy occurred in a little under one percent of the people (taking the treat­ ment)," said Merriman. He said that treatment for a reaction is available during the operation, eliminating the dangerous results of an severe side effect. “ (But)it has to be an immediate and vigorous treat­ ment," he added. The drug was returned to the market, Merriman said, because (the eight years of) studies showed treatment was ef­ fective. "They showed that it was a reasonable alternative to surgery for people who don’t respond to conservative treat­ ment.” he said," and its been shown to be relatively risk — free. "There’s no way to determine if a person is allergic to the drug,” he added, "but we feel we can identify certain types who would be. Certainly anyone who is allergic to papaya or meal tenderizer is definitely not a candidate for treatment.” A spina* disc is composed of a firm exterior with a soft (jelly — like) cushioning inside. "After 25 years of age everyone begins to lose the elasticity of the cushioning,” said Dr. Merriman. "In some people that leads to a rupture in the disc, allowing the inside core to pop out. If it presses against a nerve, then it causes pain in the legs or lower back.” In the vast majority of cases, treatments of rest, weight loss, certain exercising, heat, medication or traction (conservative treatment) would cure or substantially alleviate the problem. In cases where none of those treatments work, the alternatives are surgery and now the Intra Discal Therapy (or injection). "Injection of the drug dissolves the disc," Merriman said, “and thereby takes pressure off the nerve. Treatment is no good for pinched nerves caused by bone spurrs or from arthritic conditions.” Treatment with the enzyme, he stressed, is — like surgery — an alternative after other treatments have failed to correct the problem. "The basic concept is that it’s probably a good treatment, but it’s not for everyone and not everyone is going to be cured," he con­ cluded. "Some might take it and still need surgery. For some it can not be used at all. births in the past five years. The Bronson Hospital figures also showed the southwest Michigan region with a perinatal death average of 13.5 per thousand. Bronson s figures included still births and deaths in the first 28 days after birth, but did not track the entire first year. DeGoa noted that Pennock Hospital does not deliver the babies from the entire county. He said that the hospital receives 80 to 90 percent of infants from Hastings, but only 23 percent of Delton and 23 percent of Mid­ dleville infants. "Even if they are born elsewhere. Barry County gets the deaths on our statistics," DeGoa said. "I think you should emphasize that the hospital is doing a good job. We have problems getting the peripheral people to come." He noted that if a death occurs after a premature infant is bom at Pennock Hospital but transferred to another facility, the death is counted statistically against Pennock Hospital. "For the people we take care of, the overall statistic is lower," he said. DeGoa also said that the small number of deaths at the hospital make the statistics diificult to read. He said that two deaths one year might increase to three the next, which jumps the figures by 50 percent. A reduction to one death the next year would be a 200 percent decrease, he said. Nurses DeGoa did say, however, that he thinks infant deaths couid be rising due to the economy. "1 think people are not going to the doctors as frequently as they used to,” he said. “It's seen everywhere else. This is nationwide.” Infant mortality has to do with economic, nutritional and congenital problems, he said. The state figures agree with that assessment. Grorner said that two groups are at a higher risk for pregnancy, lower income 15 to 19 year old women and 20 to 24 year old women. She said that the younger women are higher risk because of their age and the entire 15 to 24 year old age group because they are more likely to have reduced medical care and reduced nutrition. "It's just general health," she said. "They don't seek medical care as early as the older group does." In comments before the Barry County Board of Commissioners, Tuesday, Dr. Edwin Larkin, health department director, said that infant death seems to be tied to unemployment and other social and economic factors in Michigan. Grorner said that the department has applied for a state grant for Barry and Eaton counties to be used for nutrition counselling and education and possibly conducting an assessment of the factors involved in infant mortality within those age groups. 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MICHIGAN AVE., HASTINGS, MICHIGAN REAL ESTATE VALUABLE COUPON MILLER REAL ESTATE •al... >100 fiCC Any Purchase of A Utr *10.00 or Over Barlow Gardens Florist Serving Barry County Since 1940 1505 S. JEFFERSON. HAS! INGS KEN MILLER, C.R.S. — BROKER 945-5029 o, 945-2132 QEALTOR’ 137 W. State St. Hastings (616)945-5182 �The Hastings Bonner, Thursday, January 27, 1983 — Page 12 County Beat: Circle Pines housing nixed by Norma Peterson Regular ‘parent teacher’ meetings important to schools (Note: This is part of a series of weekly articles about the responses of 303 persons in the Barry Intermediate School District (Delton and Hastings school district residents) to a variety of questions about public education. The local citizens were selected at random and interviewed last October in a telephone survey called Project Outreach, sponsored by the State Board of Education and funded by the State Legislature. Project Outreach surveys have been conducted in a number of intermediate school districts in the state. The survey’s purpose is aimed at improving the public’s confidence in education. Ail the opinions gathered will be used to help state officials strengthen public education and to make plans for the decade, according to Project Director Ned S. Hubbell who prepared the written report from which this article is derived). The activity that would most improve the schools in the area of community in­ volvement, according to persons interviewed in the recent telephone survey, is regular parent-teacher conferences for all parents with students in kindergarten through 12th grades. Ned S. Hubbell, who supervised the survey as Project Outreach directc/, reported that nearly three out of every four (73 percent) respondents said they felt such conferences would be a great deal of help in improving the schools. During the survey, persons were asked about six different types of community in­ volvement in the schools, ranging from in­ formation meetings to citizen advisory committees to regular parent-teacher conferences. For each type of involvement, survey respondents were asked how much each type of activity would improve the schools. The next most helpful kind of citizen in­ volvement, after regular parent-teacher conferences, would be citizen volunteers helping out in the schools, survey respon­ dents said. "Nearly six out of every ten persons polled (59 percent) felt this woidd be a great deal of help in school improvement,” said Hubbell. Nearly the same percentage of respon­ dents (58 percent) also said local school building citizen committees for improving curriculum, discipline, etc. would be a great help in school improvement. For the other suggested types of citizen involvement activities, survey result show that 54 percent felt that information meetings with parents and citizens would be a great dez.1 of help. Nearly 52 percent thought citizens on a district advisory committee would be a great deal of help; and 42 percent said citizens and staff on a prin­ cipals’ advisory committee would be a great deal of help. (Next week’s article will report on whether survey respondents feel today’s school curriculum is appropriate and what, if any. changes should be made). Algonquin hearing postponed Arguments over the controversial water level of Algonquin Lake won’t be heard in Barry County Circuit Court until 1:30 p.m. Feb. 25. A hearing that had been scheduled for Wednesday on several motions was postponed until next month. Rush Stidham, who owns a gravel pit near Algonquin Lake, has filed suit asking the court to order a permanent injunciton to prerent the Algonquin Lake Community Association from opening its dam to lower the lake level for weed control The scheduled hearing this week was not held because Stidham's attorney, Greg Bosma of Delton, told Judge Hudson Deming that he was not prepared to argue motions presented by the association’s attorney because he had not received official notice. Deming said that his secretary had notified Bosma s office of the hearing. The association's attorney James Fisher of Hastings-Middleville, is asking the court to dismiss the case. But in the meantime, until a hearing is held, agreed that the association would honor a temporary restraining order, granted in November, to prevent the lowering of the lake. Fisher told the judge that the lake would not be lowered without a permit from the Department of Natural Resources. Stidham sought the temporary injunction because he is concerned that lowering the lake will affect the water table below his land and reduce the amount of water he needs to pump for washing gravel at his business. Stidham claims that the last time the lake level was lowered, his well was affected and cost $5,000 to have it redrilled. Stidham also said 28 other wells were affected by draw­ downs in the past. Citing a court case involving the village of Homer, Fisher’s argument in part, is that “not even a riparian owner can prevent a dam owner from altering the level of the impounded water at will," according to the common law of the state. Flea market Feb. 4 The Eight-Cap, Lake Odessa Head Start Parent Association will be holding a bake saleattheVFW Post 4461 fleamarket 501 W. Tupper Lake St., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Sale organizers say there will also by first aid kits for sale for $4. Both sales are part of a fundraising effort to benefit the Head Start Program. A 39-unit apartment complex proposed at Circle Pines in Orangeville Township has been turned down ny the county Planning and Zoning Commission, Winifred Keller, director of planning and zoning, told the board of commissioners, Tuesday. Keller said that the request by Circle Pines for the rezoning of 10 acres was denied on the basis of three things: no plans for sanitary sewer service in the next five years; the proposed request is not in keeping with the Orangeville Township plan or the county land use plan in that district; and the rezoning of 10 acres would be considered spot zoning. The project would have initially con­ structed 13 apartments on Mullen Road, with the remaining units to be constructed at a later date “I feel the way they voted is the way most of the public wanted it and in the best interest of the county," Russell Stanton, Orangeville Township supervisor, told commissioners. Keller also presented her department’s yearly report, a proposed fee schedule and a copy of the Planning Agenda, a monthly newsletter to be published by the planning and zoning commission The purpose of the newsletter is to share planning and zoning ideas and conems with the commissioners, township supervisors, media and other in­ terested parties, she said. Keller also informed the commissioners of Richard Wolfs resignation from the county Planning and Zoning Commission. Commisioner Rae Hoare suggested that Wolf's position be filled by someone from the board of commissioners. Commissioner James Gordon agreed. The matter was referred to the county development committe. Joseph Lukasiewicz, district soil con­ servationist, presented the proposed small watershed project for the Mud Creek area and asked commissioners for their support. This project will include parts of Castleton and Woodland Townships. “We are attempting to get this designated as a special small watershed under Public Law 566," Lukasiewicz said. He explained that this is an extension of the federal cost share program, which could mean up to $1 million in funds could be available over several years. The Mud Creek Watershed Project is an erosion control effort to reduce the amount of runoff in that area. Lukasiewicz told the commissioners that there are 9,600 acres in Barry County suf­ fering from severe top soil erosion, meaning erosion over and above the acceptable rate of five tons per acre per year. Currently, the Mud Creek area is ex­ periencing erosion at a rate of ap­ proximately seven to ten tons per year. The Commissioners voted unanimously to send a letter in support of this project to James Fish, chairman of the Barry Soil and Water Conservation District. In other business, Commissioner Carolyn Coleman reported that the Parks and Recreation Commission has elected Kevin Woods, president; Audrey Burdick, vicepresident; and Charles Johnston, secretary­ treasurer. Coleman indicated that a choice for park director had been made and that the board is currently checking into references. It is articipated that a decision will be made dimed &or ^The Heart Surprise Your Valentine with... tned in...The Hastings Banner Give cupid a helping hand with a IOVE LINE in Tile Hasttaifs Banner. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to The Hastings ■anew, P.O. Box b. Hastings, Ml. 49058. A special column will appear in the „.„r“ary . ExP'®« your feelings to your wife, husbond, parents, relo.ives. teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would like to soy THANKS lor being so nice, The cost is ' lovingly low ' Just ’1.00 for 10 words (additional words 5 each). Payments MUST accompany your message, or be paid prior to publication. Enclosed Please Find My Special Prepaid... Valentine Love Line! COMPOSE Your Own Message Below Nome.. Address Total Aaount Enc,0*«4 Total Words Oty......... at IQ-Words, 1.00 plus 5* addt. words. Message to be Published on February 10, 1983 COMPOSE YOUR OWN VALENTINE MESSAGE.. ITS EASY TO DO!!! Here an just« few eiamples... &or. ol»av» *n rt'»“Sh,‘ d°’ ‘"'d vou're,h®'°''e olrtiy"'®- Yvonno. ton- h',°“ vqit^ R'chard y' You ore iho bc„ leoche, I over hod. i -M db> (nyour ’he next year. ondfher J'mmy. 3rd. grade Room 2)0 by Feb. 1. "I’m a little concerned about the in­ terviewing process." Coleman added. There will be a meeting of the park board on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the park. The meeting is a brainstorming session and open to the public, she said. Coleman also asked the commissioners to put the 4-H Camp at Algonquin Lake under the jurisdiction of the Parks and Recreation Commission. The camp is no longer used by the 4-H and has been closed for a year. Commissioner Bernard Hammond reported that the road commission had met with the townships and presented their estimated material costs for 1983. Those costs are: Edge seal, five feet on each side, $1,800 per mile; full seal at 22 ft. wide, $3,950 per mile; asphalt hot mix, $20 per ton; liquid asphalt, $10.65 per gallon and gravel, $3 per yard Dr. Edward Larkin, director of the BarryEaton District Health Department, gave a brief presentation on the function of the health department. He reported that a program to do county physicals for county agencies has recently been initiated. Larkin also reported that the health department is seeking alternate financing to complete some of its projects. Monies are being sought from both the Keuogg and Kresge Foundations. Coleman reported that the personnel committee and the Fraternal Order of Police will meeting Thursday. This is the second negotiating session, out the first session for the new county board. Commission Chairman Paul Kiel reported that finance Gordon, finance committee chairman, will be taking part ir the negoatiations. Kiel said, “the finance chairman knows what we've got and what we don’t have." Kiel said he hoped other board members would understand this. Lake Odessa village manager resigns Lake Odessa’s village manager, Frank Pascarella, submitted his resignation to the council last week, stating that he had ac­ cepted a similar position in Belleville, a Wayne County community. The 29-year-old Pascarella has been village manager for four-and-a-half years. His last day at Lake Odessa is Wednesday, Feb. 9. Belleville has a population of 4,500. He told council the new position "offers me the opportunity to grow professionally and personally". He thanked them for their support and confidence. Village President Steve Secor praised Pascarella's tenure and expressed regret at his departure. A selection committee, headed by council trustee Ron Taylor, and including trustees Dr. Steve Garlinger. John French and Jerry Engle, will begin a search for a replacement. Persons outside the council are also expected to join the committee. The selection process is expected to take between 60 and 90 days. Gordon presented the commissioner’s budget which will total $50,420 in 1983. The commissioners total budget in 1982 was $69,214, and in 1981 it was $87,394. The budget decreased because the board was reduced from H members to seven members, with no increase in pay for commissioners. Commissioner Ricard Landon was reappointed to the Jordon Lake board in Lake Odessa. The board is made up of the drain commissioners and one county com­ missioner from Barry and Ionia Counties. They meet bi-annuaily, except in emergencies. Hoare reported on the implications of Public Act 344, adopted Dec. 31, 1S82, which relieves counties from publishing the minutes of local board meetings. However, minutes must still be made available to the public upon request. The possibility of publishing a synopsis was discussed. The matter was referred to the Judicial Com­ mittee and will be reported on at the next meeting. Necessary expenses were authorized for any commissioner that wants to attend the annual conference of the Michigan Association of Counties at the Hilton Hotel in Lansing, Feb. 13-15, with necessary ex­ penses. hearing is adjourned by Ken Reibel people has been very extensive." They (the defendants) hnve n right to (cross examine)...they have a right to their day in court," says Hughes. "I can un­ derstand why it becomes protracted...because if we get our preliminary in­ junction, we’re going to shut down a very targe business operation." Hughes says at this point, his side doesn’t need additional proof for the Nov. 28 trial. "Right now, I don't think we need to get any more proof. I think the proof is there, and I think we've now clearly established the contamination of the underlying ground­ waters.’’ Hughes says it is irrelevant whether- the groundwaters flow toward the Lake Doster subdivision. "They’re still contaminated, and nobody has the right to contaminate groundwaters.” "I can understand why (the show-cause hearing) becomes protracted...because Hughes says he disagrees with KAV-Co’s if we get our preliminary injunction, position that the DNR must prove that the contaminated groundwaters are directly we re going to shut down a very large business operation."...Attorney affecting area residents. Recites three laws which he says directly Theodore Hughes of the State Attorney pertain to the injunction : General’s Office. "Number one, Act 641, the solid waste management act, prohibits the operation of a Dolores Montgomery, DNR disposal area without a license, and they hydrogeologist, testified for over five hours haven’t had one for several years. Tuesday to the efficacy of charts and graphs “ Number two, Act 245, the Water detailing the alleged contamination of Resources Commission Act, prohibits any groundwaters near the KAV-Co. landfill on degredation of groundwaters, regardless Lake Doster Rd. whether those waters go toward a sub­ A DNR toxicologist, Bradley Venman, also division, they’re still the waters of the state. testified Monday afternoon that the con­ “And lastly, the Michigan Environmental centrations of lead, cadmium, Jxnzene and Protection Act, which has been on the books methylene chloride found in the groundwater for 12 years, prohibits any action which has near the KAV-Co. site exceeds the legal impaired or polluted water. It doesn’t say limits set for groundwater. water under a subdivision. It just says any Venman also testified as to the effects of waters. Nobody owns that underlying these chemicals on the human body, citing natural resource.” nerve, kidney and lung damage, as well as Hughes says there is no question but that blood disorders and anemia as being among the underlying aquifer is moving. "They (the the consequences of "long term ingestion” of defense) has admitted that.” these agents. Hughes says he expects the show-cause The defense presented its own witness hearing to be wrapped up Monday. Wednesday afternoon, Dr. William Straw, a The attorney general’s office says charges hydrogeologist, and presently a professor of against Kav-Co. include failure to provide geology at Western Michigan University. the DNR with an approved hydrogeological The hearing was adjourned Wednesday monitoring program, failure to construct and afternoon upon the completion of Straw’s maintain a clay base and impermeable cover testimony. and leachate removal system, failure to Theodore Hughes of the state attorney slope and grade the site to minimize runoff, general’s office, says he didn’t expect the failure to institute erosion control measures, show-cause hearing to take so long. and endangering the public health and plant “There’s been a lot of cross examination," and animal life by the discharge of organic says Hughes. “The cross-examination of our and inorganic substances. A protracted show-cause hearing between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and KAV-Co., the Prairieville township landfill suspected of contaminating groundwater, has been postponed until Monday at 9 a.m. The hearing has been brought by the DNR, and the state attorney general's office, to close down KAV-Co. between now and Nov. 28, when the state will bring the company to trial on a number of environmentally related charges. Kav-Co. is being charged with a number of violations of state standards and laws at the landfill, including operating without a license for the last four years. Chamber of Commerce gets off ground in Lake Odessa, 60 show up for 2nd meeting Efforts of organize a Chamber of Com­ merce in Lake Odessa got a healthy shot in the arm when another 60 some persons at­ tended a second breakfast Wednesday morning to discuss the subject. In addition to the large attendance, 24 businesses paid $10 each to give the future chamber some "start up" money. The monies will be credited to their dues. “We had some very good response,” said Lake Odessa village manager Frank Pascarella. “I’m very impressed by the crowd and by the general questions they asked," he said. The meeting, held at the School House Inn, was highlighted bya guest speaker from the Ionia Chamber of Commerce who talked on the “need for an organzied chamber and the benefits a chamber can bring to a com­ munity". Mark Potter, who heads the steering committee in charge of organizing the local chamber, told the audience that there is "a viable need for a chamber (in Lake Odessa)”. "We want as many local businesses to belong as we can get," he said, “and we need members who don’t just pay dues, but will participate in the chamber's programs." Lake Odessa has over 90 retail professional, and agricultural businesses, according to Pascarella. The steering committee, which includes Potter, Fran Huettman, Steve Garlinger and Mike Fron, will be nominating candidates for the board of directors and will draft the chamber's by-laws. “Basically, right now the chamber is getting off the ground,” said Pascarella. Open house set for hog complex The public is invited to attend an open house at Ionia Pork, Inc. in Ionia tomorrow (Jan. 28). The open house will be of the new "farrowto-finish confinement" unit with tours held from 11a.m. to 5p.m. The day's activities are being sponsored by Sand's Livestock Systems and the Ralston Puriana Co. Ionia Pork is a 480-sow hog operation that will sell 180 market hogs a week, a total of 9360 a year. Because of disease, tomorrow's tours are the only chance the public will have to view the modern complex. "It’s really refreshing to see this get going. A chamber promotes the community, bringing in new businesses and helping existing businesses." Pascarella and other village government officials initiated the move to form a new chamber by organizing the first meeting last month. They felt such a group cculd aid government efforts to attract and improve the community’s business environment. Man arraigned in chicken break-in An 18-year-old foster care home runaway was scheduled for arraignment Thursday in connection with the break-in of a Middleville chicken farm Wednesday night. Ian Shirreffs, 7555 Moe Rd., and three juveniles were stopped by sheriff deputies shortly after the break-in of the Henway Chicken Farm, 6425 Moe Rd. Shirreffs and the two juvenJes reportedly told deputies they stole approximately $3.73 from a change drawer while a third juvenile waited in a car. An alert passerby became suspicious when he saw the vehicle drop three subjects off just north of the farm. When the car returned a short time later, he called sheriff deputies. Three of the subjects reportedly fled across a field, and were later picked up by deputies. The fourth subject was also picked up a short time later. American Legion broken into, robbed Sheriff deputies are investigating a breakin which occurred Saturday night at the American Legion hall in Hickory Corners. According to deputy reports, the culprits smashed out a window with a board to gain entry. Stolen are a TV set, liquor, and cigrettes and change from a vending machine. SUBSCRIBE to the... Hastings Banner Telephone... 948-8051 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-02-03.pdf 6d19652f7d618353266fae61a5b11292 PDF Text Text February 3, 1983 Surprise state aid cash averts ‘payless paydays’ Hastings school officials received word Wednesday that the district will receive its entire February state-aid payment of $517,000. “They said it should be coming to us in the next couple days." says Nelson Allen, Hastings Area Schools business manager. Allen says the payment forestalls for the time being the possibility of a payless payday for school employees. “If we get the entire amount, it will carry us through up to May," he said, adding "That's assuming we get our April payment. That's the next question." Governor James J Blanchard announced last month that he was delaying "in­ definitely" half a billion dollars in aid payments to Michigan schools and in­ stitutions. Allen savs the district made application to Carl Schoessel to head Hastings schools Grosse Pointe administrator named as new superintendent by Robert J. Johnston Carl A. Schoessel, 39, assistant to the superintendent at Grosse Pointe, has accepted the position of superintendent of schools at Hastings. Schoessel, who lives in Harper Woods, told the Hastings board of education. Wednesday morning, that he would accept the position. He is expected to take the reins from Acting Superintendent Robert Miller sometime this summer. “I'm under contract until the end of the school year," Schoessel told the Banner. "That doesn't mean that I won’t think about Hastings until June or July. I iintend to be very active in what’s happening now. I think some of the problems can't wai 11until June or July.” The school board has not ;: et signed a contract with Schoessel and no talary figure has been set. Schoessel said that he hopes to make another trip to Hastings, this weekend, and will continue travelling to his future home in the coming months so that he can meet the people in the school system and the com­ munity. "I'm not coming in with a prescribed set of measures to take or a plan to follow," he said. "I have some ideas." He said that he would be seeking input from the community in the coming months as he learns more about Hastings and the district's proolems. Schoessel said that even though Hastings faces some severe financial problems, all school districts have problems He said that in Grosse Pointe, finances weren’t a problem, but the district had other dif­ ficulties. "If it’s not money, it's something else," he emphasized. Schoessel has been in his present position, functioning as administrative assistant to the superintendent, since 1978. He began a teaching career at Grosse Pointe in 1965. He taught biology and natural science for ten years, coached the high school swim team and was varsity club sponsor. In 1968, his swim team won the Class A state championship and the Detroit News named Schoessel swimming coach of the year In 1972, he continued teaching part-time and took over a part-time position as coor­ dinator of the department of community service. In 1975, he became a full-time ad­ ministrator. As head of the community service area, he was responsible for community education, driver's education, recreation and other programs As administrative assistant, he said that he has been involved in every facet of the school system. Schoessel earned his bachelor's degree in biology, with a minor in chemistry from Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill. in 1965. He earned a master's degree in 1972 from Wayne State University in education with a major in general secondary education. He is presently working on a specialist's degree with a major in educational leadership at Eastern Michigan University. While an administrator at Grosse Pointe, he has worked under two superintendents. He was involved in developing a $2 million art-industrial-vocation education complex and had direct responsibilities in community relations, publicity, employee contract negotiations, and millage campaigns. He acted as the district’s liason with state legislators and he also worked with a com­ munity committee that helped plan the construction of a community swimming pool. Schoessel said that he is currently involved in a millage campaign where the district is seeking less money than previously allocated because of its rising tax base. The district's last millage request, which he helped direct, was approved by a 3-1 margin Schoessel said that in the early )970's, Grosse Pointe voters turned down several millage requests, but he was not involved in those campaigns. The Grosse Pointe district has 7,800 students and a $33,687,000 general fund budget. The new superintendent said that he sought the position in Hastings because he was hoping to get into a smaller town, away from the Detroit metropolitan area. He said that when he first went to Grosse Pointe, he was not expecting to stay long. "I’ve been here since 1 started in education and worked my way through different posts." he said. “It turned out that I’ve ex­ perienced some success, but my intention always has been to get to a smaller town." He added that he was “very impressed" with the community in his visit here and with the board of education. “You have seven people who really care a lot about the community," he said. Schoessel was selected from 96 applicants for the position, 10 ofw’hom were interviewed by the school board at the end of January. Judy Lenz, who heads the school board's superintendent search committee, said that Schoessel was not only the top candidate to school board members, but also to other people who had met him and heard some of the candidates interviewed. “He’s young and energetic and was so positive in his interview," Lenz said. "He was someone that we felt that the community would respect and appreciate." She said that he was the one candidate that stood out among those interviewed. Lenz said that Schoessel piet all of the requirements for education and employment background that the board had set and also came out on top in a second evaluation conducted during and after the interviews. the state for it’s payment by pleading hard­ ship. "We told ■ the state) that our employees would be without pay if we didn't get i the payment)." says Allen. He adds that a spokesman from Blan­ chard s office said the governor “is shocked” at the number of school districts that were having financial problems. Sue Carter of the governor's press office said “a very small number" of the state s 530-plus school districts would be getting their February payments. She said the payments would be made to "strictly hardship cases...in instances where the districts could not meet their payroll obligations.” "Each case is being reviewed very carefully, and it's a small number...we re talking about a fraction of the money that was deferred. It's strictly for the most dire instances," said Carter. She said that she does not know how many districts will be getting their payments, or exactly how much is being sent. The February state-aid payment to Hastings represents approximately one-fifth of the state's payments to the district. As bad as the delay news was to school districts when Blanchard made the an­ nouncement three weeks ago, even more ala.ming was an attached rider to the annoincement stating that the governor “would not guarantee that the delayed payments ever would be made." The state is currently faced with a S750 million deficit. Slip, sliding away Hastings If you ventured out Tuesday nigh* or Wednesday. you're already well aware that roads, sidewalks, trees and gross were covered with a sheet of ice that made life treacherous for anything that moved. As usual though, the kids didn't find the ice to be a problem. Youngsters like Jeff Hoxworth. 9, and his sister. Kim. 6, sliding on the sidewalks at St. Rose Church, thought that the whole world had become a skating rink for a day. Motorists, however, had a different outlook. The Barry County Sheriff's Department reported at least 20 cars pulled from ditches, a truck jackknifed on M-37 and a half dozen or more "fender benders". Fortunately, no accidents involved serious injuries. (Bcnnor photo) Banner De\ oted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Vol. 128, No. 5 Hastings, Michigan Price 20* Thursday, February 3, 1983 County prosecutor conducting investigation into payment of ‘fire dispatching money’ by Robert J. Johnston An investigation is being conducted for the Barry County prosecutor on the distribution of “a couple thousand dollars a year" paid to the Hastings Fire Department for dispat­ ching other fire departments in the county. The investigation is being conducted by State Police Detective Sgt. Robert Golm of the Wayland post. Prosecutor Judy Hughes said. Sources close to the investigation who asked not to be identified said that other departments were sending payments directly to the Hastings department for the dispatching service. The money was then paid to the firemen for their extra work, sources said. The Hastings department dispatches fire Prairieville landfill closed by circuit court judge by Ken Reibei Continued on page 3— The Prairieville Township landfill that the state claims is polluting groundwater near Lake Doster was ordered closed Monday afternoon by Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming. Deming agreed with the state's contention that the operation of the KAV-Co. landfill, located on Lake Doster Rd., caused irreparable harm to the underlying ground­ waters. The judge's order followed three-and-alialf days of testimony in a show-cause hearing brought in early January by the Department of Natural Resources and the State Attorney General's Office to close the KAV-Co. landfill. Deming ruled that the landfill is polluting the underlying aquifer, or groundwater, and threatens wells in the neighboring Lake Doster subdivision KAV-Co. faces permanent closure in November, when the state takes the Kalamazoo-based consortium to court for numerous alleged offenses, including operating without a license for four years, failure to provide the DNR with a hydrogeological monitoring program, and failure to construct and maintain a clay base and impermeable cover to prevent further contaminants from entering the aquifer. Theodore Hughes, assistant attorney general, told the court that not only has the site not been licensed for four years, “it will never be licensed ..the DNR will not license it." He said the KAV-Co. site is "geologically unsound", and loo near lo residences to be operated legally as a landfill. Hughes says that, to his knowledge, this is the first landfill to be shut down by court order, involuntarily, in violation of Act 641. the Solid Waste Management Act. Landfill owners placed several experts on the stand to counter the DNR's claims that there was a direct connection between groundwater under the landfill and the aquifer from which Lake Doster residents pulled their drinking water. Another defense witness, Guyon Ficsor. a Western Michigan University professor retained by KAV-Co. as a toxicologist, claimed that the levels of contaminants found in the groundwater posed no danger to human health. He called benzene, one of the chemicals detected in the groundwater, "a very weak carcinogen". He cited federal government figures that placed the lowest known dose of benzene to have caused health damage to humans at 130,000 parts per billion. It is alleged that 12 parts per billion of the chemical were found in test wells near the landfill. Ficsor said he does not agree with En­ vironmental Protection Agency standards for drinking water. "I will not drink water with benzene, but I do not agree with the EPA standards." said Ficsor. Continued on page 7— calls for Middleville, Freeport, Nashville and Woodland. Hughes said that the investigation deals with the procedure used to distribute the funds in the past and the legality of the procedure. She said that the procedure used in the past has nothing to do with present procedures. ’ "There was some concern over the legality of the past procedures," Hughes said. "It may be that it was entirely legal." Hastings Mayor Kenneth J. Howe said that he was aware of the investigation, but could not comment further. Former Mayor Ivan Snyder said that to his knowledge the money from other depart­ ments was net recorded on city books. “As far as I know," Snyder said, "<the dispatching) was just done as a courtesy." Payment of funds to the fire department apparently came to light after township supervisors negotiating on a new fire con­ tract with the city, last year, inquired about the dispatching funds. "We knew that there were funds coming back," Richard Thomas, Hastings Township supervisor, said, “but the city council didn’t seem to know that there were funds coming back.” Thomas said that to his knowledge the payments were a way tc reimburse the firemen for the extra work they were doing. Thomas said that he had no opinion as to whether the procedure was right or wrong. Richard Shaw, city attorney, said that he could not comment on the investigation because it is in the prosecutor’s hands. He said that the mayor, members of the city council's finance committee and he agreed that the prosecutor should look into the procedure. "The reason we asked the prosecutor was that we fell that someone outside the city should look into it," Shaw said. Former Mayor Snyder said that dispat­ ching for other departments started under former Fire Chief Ed Tudor, who arranged to dispatch for Middleville. Snyder said that payment of the extra funds was never brought up during negotiations on contracts with the fire department employees. Hughes said that the investigation is trying to determine the procedure used in the past, the legality of the procedure, whether the money was reported as part of the city's revenues, when the payments started and how much money is involved. Golm said that the payments have ap­ parently been going on for a number of years and involved “maybe a couole thousand dollars a year." He said that the in­ vestigation started in October but has been inactive for a period of time. He hoped to have the investigation completed in a week or two. Information from the investigation will then be turned over to Hughes, Golm said. Thornapple Foundation’s $8000 check makes computers a reality for Hastings High School The Thornapple Foundation presented Hastings Area Schools with an $8,000 check Tuesday to go towards the purchase of computers for the high school. The $8,000 is more than enough to qualify the schools for a federal matching grant for the purchase of computers to be used for vocational educational. Lewis Lang, director of instruction for Hastings Area School.;, says the district will buy as many computers as possible with the funds, which will total $16,554 The school's share is $7,946. Lang says the school must notify the feds of the $8,000 matching funds by March 1. and that the money must be spent by June 30 Thomas F. Stebbins, one of five Thor­ napple Foundation directors, says he hopes the gift will make Hastings "more in line with other school districts." He says this is the first lime the foundation has spent money on the schools, but that the gift "is still in line with our general policy ” Another Thornapple director. Dick Groos. says the foundation usually reserves money for "capital.gifts - one-time gifts for certain facilities, research, things of this nature " He says that in the past, the foundation has given money to EBI Breakthrough. Charlton Park and Barry County 4-H. Groos. who is a member of the Hastings Board of Education, says he had to remain neutral in the foundation's decision over the school's application for money, but added "I’m happy they decided as they did.” Thornapple Foundation directors (from left): Paul Siegel and Thomas F Stebbins present Larry Haywood school board member, and Lewis Long, director of instruction for Hostings Area Schools a check for S8000 for the purchase of computers for the high school vocational education programs. �The Hastings Bonner. Thursday. February 3, 1983 — Page 2 Speaks to Hastings Rotarians Change of venue hinted by murder defendant’s lawyer Citing adverse publicity by the news media, the attorney for Kevin E. Grote says he will ask for a change of venue for his client, one of two men charged with the Nov. 30 murders of two elderly sisters in Prairieville. However, no formal motion was made for change of venue by Charles Stiles, Grote's court-appointed attorney, during Grote’s scheduled pre-trial hearing in Circuit Court Friday. Prosecutors say they will oppose such a move. Stiles did request that Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming order the Barry County Sheriff Dept, to turn over to the defense the criminal history of murder codefendant Rodney B. Surratt. Deming told Stiles he had no authority over the sheriff department. Barry County prosecutors have indicated they oppose that move. too. Surratt, 30, of Battle Creek, has reportedly confessed his involvement with Grote in the murders. Stiles also indicated that he would seek the Welborn vows to look closer at “sacred cows” appointment of a new judge to Grote’s trial. Stiles pointed out that Deming sentenced Grote in Sept., 1981, for two break-ins of the Prairie Schooner in Prairieville Township. At that time, according to Stiles, Deming warned Grote against appearing in court again. Stiles, however, made no formal motion for a different judge. The Lansing attorney did motion for, and receive, 20 more hours for a private in­ vestigator. The court granted the first 20 hours during Grote’s first scheduled pre­ trial, Jan. 14. Stiles has declined to say what the in­ vestigator is looking for. According to court records, the cost of the investigator is $25 an hour, and is paid for by the court. After hearing motions, Judge Deming postponed the pre-trial to Feb. 25. Grote is charged with two counts of firstdegree murder, two counts of felony murder, and one count of armed robbery for the Nov. 30 stabbing deaths of Frances young, 73, and Helen Mott, 77, in Young's home on Parker Rd. City officials report mixed public feedback about revising charter What's the public reaction to changing the city charter? It’s mixed, defending on what city officials you're talking to. City Council member Mary Lou Gray, who opposes going through the expense of revising the charter at this time, reports that comments she has heard are anti-charter changes. Meanwhile Mayor Kenneth J. Howe, an advocate of updating the charter, says he's heard nothing but positive responses about the possibility. During the Hastings City Council’s Jan. 24 meeting, Howe cast the deciding vote after the council reached a 4-4 deadlock on the question of whether to have the city’s at­ torney draw up a ballot resolution to ask voters if the city’s charter should be revised. Voting against it were Council members Gray, Gordon Bennett, William Cook, and William Cusack. The council is expected to officially decide whether to put the charter question on the ballot at its Feb. 14 meeting. Approval from three-fifths of the council is required to place the issue on the ballot. One of the biggest changes voters might be asked to consider if the charter is revised is whether to adopt a city-manager form of government. Since 4he’Jan. S4 meeting, Gray slrid ‘she has had few phone calls about the charter controversy but has talked with a’lot* of people when she’s been downtow n. Reactions she’s heard about possible charter revision “are really running against it,” she said. “Some of it is because people don’t want change. I think sometimes people view it as an expansion of government...! think people just don't think it (charter revision) is necessary," Gray said. Since voting against it Jan. 24, she said she has not had second thoughts about her vote. “I'm totally opposed. "If we change the charter and go ahead and go through electing the commission (to revise the charter), thefirst time the state or federal government passes something contrary, it’s going to be outdated,” she said. "I don't think that now is the time, financially, to be doing this. If they want a city-manager form of government or if somebody wants a city-manager form of government, there are provisions in the charter that exist today to do so. It can be done by ordinance and a vote of the people," said Gray. "I think we’ve got the best of two worlds, justtheway it is rightnow. Wedon’t have the headache of a city manager. We have these people who are directly responsible to the people and I just can’t see what’s so wrong.” She suggested that charter revisions Barry man dies in Calhoun County auto mishap A 25-year-old Barry County resident was killed early Friday morning when his car left the road and struck a tree in rural Bedford Township in Calhoun County. Michigan State Police say Jeffrey Gocha, 1082 Hickory Rd., was northbound on One Mile Rd., about three miles south of the county line, at approximately 1:45 a.m. when the mishap occurred. Police say Gocha’s car suddenly left the road and struck a tree ten feet off the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Bedford Township medical examiner. Police say there was no indication that Gocha's brakes were applied at the scene, prior to the crash. Hastings should be considered "sometime down the road when it will be financially feasible.” On the other hand, Mayor Howe said feedback he's heard about possible charter revision have not included financial concern. "The comment is that if we decide to do it five years from now, it’s not going to be any cheaper. "Most people who are atuned to grass roots politics realize that you have to have something up-to-date to operate by. They don’tlike spending the money, obviously, but they certainly recognize that it will cost more later on,” he said. Howe said he had only "a couple” of phone calls about the charter issue and that most of the comments have been from pitizens on the street and at meetings he’s attended. Most of the businesspeople at the meetings “were quite pleased to see that wt’re trying to put the city in some type of professionallyrun posture. I believe they feel it’s time to consider the importance of what a city manager or administrator could do for us. Not that we’ve done so bad but, we just think we could do a little bit better,” he said. "I haven’t heard anything bad. People have been very positive (about the possibility of charter revision) and pleased that we want to go ahead with some type of progressiveness in the town. They, them­ selves, had no problem trying to reconcile why I wanted a city manager or wanted to change the form of government," said Howe. Councilman Cusack said he hasn’t heard any public feedback about the charter controversy since the last meeting. Although he did vote against having tlie ballot proposal drawn-up he told the council at the Jan. 24 meeting that he did agree that some changes in the charter are needed. During comments at the Jan. 24 meeting, Cusack said, "The people of this city should be aware the funding from the state is dropping drastically and probably in the next year, we’ll be darn lucky to provide essential services let alone have Mr. Klovanich (the city engineer) do any improvement in the city of any amount to speak of. It’s a pretty nip and tuck situation,” be said. Revising the charter could cost between $15,000 to $25,000 or more to cover expenses of legal fees and the possibility of hiring a consultant to work with the nine-member charter commission, according to in­ formation discussed at last month’s council session. Council member Gray questioned the uncapped expense of a new charter at the Jan. 24 meeting. "Once the charter revision committee is formed, we would be giving them a blank check as far as expenses, ” she said. Councilman David Jasperse and Howe responded that the council’s study com­ mittee (which recommended submitting the charter question to voters) disregarded any financial considerations regarding the issue in order to be as objective as possible in its recommendation to the council. Both agreed that it should be the people’s right to decide. "The over-riding question becomes — do we want to change our form of government,” Jasperse said at last month’s meeting. Cook told the council on Jan. 24 that he felt the charter revision issue should come up at "a more opportune time" after the new budget is planned "a coupl? of months down the road." He said "we don’t have any idea what the state is going to do —which is a major source of revenue to the city.” By waiting “we would have a better picture to present to the people at that time on how our financial situation stands." Jasperse commented that the city’s financial status would be known before the election took place. Banner Send Form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by.. J-Ad Graphic*, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 5 — Thursday, February 3. 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County; $12 per year in adjoining counties; and *13.50 per year elsewhere. State Sen. Robert Welborn says he will look close- at the “sacred cows" in the state budget as the legislature begins examining Gov. James J. Blanchard's tax increase and budget cut proposals. Welborn made his first appearance, Monday, before the Hastings Rotary Club since winning election from the 13th District. “The sacred cows are still there without any cuts,” he said Monday. He added that taxpayers could expect at Rotary President Charles Johnston (left) and member Charles Collins (right) listen to Sen. Robert Welborn. (Banner photo) Second suspect plea bargains in Prairieville slayings Barry County prosecutors have accepted a plea of guilty to two counts of second-degree murder from the second Prairieville murder suspect in exchange for his testimony against the codefendant in the killings. Rodney B. Surratt, 30, of Battle Creek, waived a preliminary exam in district court Monday under the plea bargaining agreement Surratt is accused, along with Kevin Eugene Grote, 25, of Kalamazoo, with the Nov. 30 murder of Frances Young, 73, and Helen Mott, 77, during a robbery in Young's Prairieville home. Surratt was originally charged with two counts of first-degree murder, and two counts of felony murder first degree. In exchange for his testimony, prosecutors Party store break-in reported have agreed to drop all first-degree murder charges. Surratt also agreed to plead guilty to one count of armed robbery. Sentencing for Surratt has not been set He was remanded to the Barry County jail following his exam, but has since been transported to Kalamazoo, where he faces armed robbery charges. He faces up to life in prison. least a one percent increase in the income tax. The former state representative from Kalamazoo said he would especially look into the Department of Transportation’budget. a pet project of his in the state house. Welborn learned Wednesday that he was appointed to the Senate Appropriations Committee, and assigned to the sub­ committees on corrections and tran­ sportation. He served on the transportation subcommittee while in the house. He also was named to the Capital Outlay Committee, a joint committee of the house and senate. Welborn said that he was upset that the Department of Transportation was not on the last three executive order cuts in the Milliken administration. He said that he voted against those orders because they cut deeply into education. In addition to Blanchard's “across the board” cuts, Welborn said he released a $4.5 million list of boards and commissions that would be dropped to save money. He pointed out, however, that in two years, 13,000 employees have been cut from the state payroll. “As long as we have to provide services, we’re going to have state employees,” he said. Welborn noted, however, that if the legislature and all of its employees were closed down for a year, the money saved would run the Department of Social Services for only eight weeks. Hesaid that his number one priority would be money for education. He said enrollment in community colleges is up 18 percent and would continue to increase because of the need for retraining of workers. “We’ve got a vast amount of retraining to do in this state,” be said. “We have to get away from automotive and more into the service industries." Welborn also said that even though state lottery money is earmarked for education, less money is being budgeted from the general fund for education, which cuts short the effect of the lottery money. He said that as unemployment goes up, more money is needed for social services, which reduces the money available for education. "There have been some cuts (in social services).” he said. "We have cut the benefits." But, Welborn said, his feeling is that because of cuts in education, people are not being educated and trained for employment so they are ending up on social service rolls. He said that he would like to go back to the old system of operating social services where local counties had more say in who received benefits. "If they're able to work, by golly, they should go out and work,” Welborn said when asked about requiring people to work to receive welfare He said that support of social services is backed by the big unions like the United Auto Workers and the AFL-CIO. The legislature is still controlled by southeast Michigan, he said, which is heavily influenced by the unions. “I've heard them (the unions) threaten legislators in the anterooms," Welborn said. He said if the average factory workers knew what their unior^ lobbyists were sup­ porting in Lansing, "they’d hang ’em." “I don’t think their lobbyists are really in touch with the times,” he said. On the positive side, Welborn said that the state is making moves toward creating jobs and bringing companies into the state by offering tax breaks and other incentives. He said that the nation's second largest manufacturer of robotics machinery has moved into the state Welborn added that companies that moved south have found that southern states lack Michigan’s trained work force. "I can tell you that the Sun Belt (states) have problems,” hesaid. “A lot of people are starting to come Back.” Labor unions will support moves to reorient the state’s economy, he said, because they want to get their people back to work. Following his talk to Rotarians, Welborn pointed out that he did not want to sound negative about the problems of the state and that he was taking a positive approach in the legislature. He said that any negative comments he made were because he was trying to tell the Rotarians the reality of the situation. Public Opinion Reduced minimum wage for teens? ...by Ken Reibel Sheriff deputies are investigating the Saturday night break-in of Big John’s Party Store on Barber Rd. Thieves reportedly stole cigarettes, candy, pop, beer and other items totalling $286. Police axe also investigating the theft of power sprayers, reported Jan. 27 from True Value Hardware in Hastings. Value of the sprayers is put at $540. /letters^ to the Editor: Al Jarvis Zandra Belson Maggie Joppie Store owner remembers Irving Charlton To the Editor: I have thoroughly enjoyed Keith Mead’s articles about Irving Charlton. They bring back a lot of memories I have of him. I owned the store on the comer of M-79 and Charlton Park Road at the time the people were bringing the "relics" to Mr. Charlton for sale. He always wrote checks to these people to pay for the things they brought to him for the museum. Folks in the area knew that Mr. Charlton never carried a pen. He wrote his checks with a stub of a pencil sharpened with his jackknife. The people from out of town who received these checks would come hurrying into my store. Their first question was, "Is this check any good?” and in the same breath, "Will you cash it?" I always did. One of these people was the one Mr. Mead called "the Gyp”. I don't remember his name but he was from Bellevue. He told me that the Bellevue banks would not cash these checks which were written in pencil. Yours truly, Merle Cckerman Write us a letter! Don Myers Steve Meisenbach President Reagan has proposed a special minimum wage for teenagers, below the current $3.35, as a means of getting more young people hired. Proponents of the plan claim the present minimum wage discriminates against young people, especially minorities, by keeping them out of the job market. Opponents of the President’s plan say employers will use the lower minimum wage to force adults off of jobs in favor of less-expensive teen labor. What do you think? The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Al Janis: Janis, owner-operator of McDonald’s on W. State St. says he is op­ posed to a special minimum wage for young people. "It isn’t fair to pay an 18-year-old one wage, and someone else who is doing the same job less because he or she is younger,1’ says Jarvis. He says, though, that it might help the auto makers sell more cars if more young people were working - “Young people have a problem with saving money,” he says. Don Myers: "I think it’s a good idea,” says Myers. "The more young folks working, the better I remember being a young kid and not having a job, not being able to buy the things Valerie McIntyre Charles Cisler I wanted...The more kids that have money of their own, the more things they can do and then they’ll stay off the streets." Myers says kids should have something to look forward to "instead of running off in the streets, bumming around, not having anything to do or any money to spend.” Valerie McIntyre: "Teenagers should have the advantage of having a job, and have money in the bank so they can have things,” says McIntyre. She says teenagers need to learn responsibility through work, and that a lower minimum wage would make hiring young people more attractive to employers. Zandra Belson: "I think it would be a good idea if he made a (lower) minimum wage law for everybody," says Belson. "I’m not just in favor of the teenagers getting a break, there’s a lot of people out there that need work, people with fanylies, that could use the money...As far as teenagers goes...it would give them an opportunity where otherwise they might not get one.” Maggie Joppie: Joppie is afraid that a lower wage might encourage employers to hire young people to do the same jobs as adults. "It’s important for a teenager to learn responsibility, and learning a job and all. But I am afraid that...older people with families to support might be fired to make room for a teenager because of the lower wage scale.” She thinks, though, that most teenagers would be willing to work for a less pay, just to have a job. Steve Meisenbach: Weisenbach likes the idea. “They pay minimum wage to a lot of us kids anyway in a lot of places." Meisenbach, who says he doesn’t have a steady job, claims he would accept a job for less than minimum wage. Eleanor Kunde: "It might work if it doesn’t hinder employment for others,” says Kunde. "I think teenagers should be busy at sometiung,” she says. "The adults have the families to support, and teenagers should be busy, it keeps them busy.” Charles Cisler: Cisler doesn’t think it will help to get more teens jobs by lowering the minimum wage. "I think teenagers should have more of a chance to get jobs," says Cisler. "They can learn their skills through schools or through their parents, or farm jobs for instance." He says that not many teens will want to work for less than $3.35 an hour. �The Hastings Banner. Thursday, February 3. >983 — Page 3 Women’s Club to hold “George Washington Bridge” party euu& Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Thumann On Saturday, Dec. 11, 1982 at 4 p.m., Pearl H. Young, daughter of Mrs. Jacquelyn Young of Lake Odessa, and Robert E. Thumann, son of Mrs. Ruth Bohn of Milwaukee, were united in marriage at the Pentacost Ev. Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, Wis. For her wedding, Pearl chose a floor­ length white gown. The bodice was white lace, embroidered with tiny pearls. Her headpiece was a fingertip length veil with lace trim matching her gown. She carried a cascade of white carnations, red roses, and blue baby’s breath. The groom was attired in a two-tone brown tux, with a ruffled white shirt. His bouton­ niere was a white rose with blue baby's breath. Mrs. Darlene Goodemoot of Lake Odessa was her cousin s matron of h mor. She wore a floor length wine gown with long sleeves of lace. Miss Angie Johnson of Saukville, friend of the bride, and Miss Susan Shoemaker of Lake Odessa, cousin of the bride, served as bridesmaids. They each wore a floor length marigot blue gown with off white lace yoke and cuffs. All of the bride’s attendants wore halos of blue and white carnations with gold tipped baby’s breath. They also carried cascades of red and white carnations and blue baby’s breath. The groom’s attendants, all of Milwaukee, were Michael Lafend, friend of the groom, serving as best man, Ron Bohn, brother of the groom, and Ken Knueppl, friend of the groom, serving as groomsmen The groomsmen were attired in dark brown tuxes with shirts matching the bridemaids’ dresses. The ushers were Kern Comerford and Dermis Levy. They all wore boutonnieres of blue carnations with white baby’s breath. The bride was escorted to the altar by her brother, Roger C. Young. Pastor R. O. Bidwell officiated a double ring ceremony with a candlelight service before 75 guests. Mr. Rohmann, organist, assisted Susan Shoemaker when she sang “We’ve Only Just Begun”. Bob and Pearl now reside in Milwaukee, Wis. Harris-Fitch to be wed in April Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Lynn Shoff Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Martin II James and Pricilla Reid of Nashville, and Donald and Esther Martin of Vermontville gave their children, Lori Ann Gillespie and Donald J. Martin II, in marriage on June 5 at the Peace United Methodist Church. Pastor Steven Reid officiated. Lori’s father, Richard Gillespie, is also from Nashville. Suzie Bigerow, a friend of the bride, served as her maid of honor. Judy and Karen Gillespie, sisters of the bride, were her bridesmaids. Scott Lind, friend of the groom, was his best man. William Tate, friend of the groom, and Patrick Meister, cousin of the groom, served as his groomsmen and ushers. Matt Huver, cousin of the bride, was the ring bearer and Stacey Hawblitz, niece of the groom was flower girl. A reception was held at the Masonic Hal) in Nashville. Host and hostess for the event were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hulbert and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hammonds, sisters and brothers-in-law of the groom, and Mr. and Mrs. David Meister, aunt and uncle of the groom. Kim and Lisa Meister, cousins of the groom, and De Lane Bond, friend of the bride, were servers. The couple honeymooned in the Upper Peninsula. They are now making their home in Fort Wayne. Ind., where the groom s at­ tending I.T.T. He will graduate next June. Penny Rose and Robert Smith exchange vows Penny Rose and Robert Smith were united in marriage on December 4, by Rev. Kenneth Vaught. The marriage was performed before 60 relatives and friends at the home of the groom s brother. The bride was escorted by her step-father. She wore a long blue and while dress and carried one long-stem red rose. Marcel Vaughn, friend of the bride, was maid of honor. She wore a long light blue dress and also carried a long stem rose. Loren Smith, brother of the groom, was best man. The newlyweds reside in Hastings. % y / Barry County Community Volunteers Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • EDITOR'S NOTE: This column will be published on o regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking volunteers may make use of this space. Information should be made known to Norine Jacobs 948-3254 or Don Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED GERMAN TRANSLATOR willing to assist older lady reading a family album. Call Cindy Leiffers 948-8958 TRANSPORTERS...adults willing to drive folks to out-of-town appointments. You choose a schedule, some reimbursement is available. Call Don Rewr 948-3259. PROVINCIAL HOUSE - helpers needed with bingo, sing-a longs and movies, "one-on-one" volunteers also needed. Call Provincial House. WILLING TO SHARE your hobby or talent with area senior citizens? A small amount of time brings lots of joy. Call Commission on Aging. 948-8061 or 948-8062. ESCORTS ■ men to ride with social worker while transporting juveniles. Training provided. Coll Don Rewa at 948-3259. CHILDREN'S CORNER ■ ladies to work a few hours per week. Time will be spent working with children in a structured situation. Call Don Rewa 948-3259. Reynolds to celebrate 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Reynolds of 158 Edmonds Rd., Battle Creek will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, Feb. 6, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Peoples Savings and Loan, 1375 W. Michigan Ave., Urbandale. Hosting the party will be their children: David and Shirley Eldred of Hastings, Gary and Judy Reynolds of Battle Creek, and Roger Reynolds of San Francisco. One son, Steven, is deceased. There are nine grand­ children and six great - grandchildren. Kenneth and Helen Edmonds were married Feb. 2,1933 at the Baltimore Church by Rev. King and resided in the Hastings area where he worked for the Barry County Road Commission. They moved to Bedford in 1945, and he retired from Clark Equip. Co. in 1973. They are members of the Delton Seventh-day Adventist Church. All friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend. They request no gifts, please. GILMORE JEWELERS GOLD and SILVER your old jewelry into Ph. 945-9572 CASH! 102Ha'»tlng» S*' The marriage of Vicki Sheler and Randall Hard took place on December 28, at the Hastings Moose in front of 55 friends and relatives. It was performed by Deputy' County Clerk Nancy Boersma. The bride, escroted by her father, wore a blue and lavender flowered dress. Vai Andrakowicz, her sister’s matron of honor, wore a medium purple dress. All these carried a bouquet of flowers. Jody Hard was his brother's bestman. Kevin Wilson, friend of groom, was groomsman. A reception followed. The newlyweds reside at Kessler Air Force Base, Mississippi where the groom is stationed. Mull-Burroughs engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Burroughs are proud to announce the engagement of their son. Monte Burroughs, to Maria Mull, daughter of Janice Mull of Hastings. A February wedding is being planned. Getting settled made simple. Chapge-of-address dilemmas fade alter a WELCOME WAGON call With WELCOME WAGON, it s my job to help you make the most of your new neighborhood. Where to shop Community opportunities Special attractions Lots of tacts to save you time and money Plus a basket of gifts for your family I II be listening for your call White-Decker engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Archie White of 11635 J Drive South, Burling, MI would like to announce the engagement of there daughter Cherry Ann to LaVern Clayton Decker of 344Mt So. Main, Nashville, MI. The bride- elect is a graduate of Union City High Schoo) and Argubright Business College. Cherry is employed by Federal Home Life Insurance Companies of Battle Creek. Her fiance graduated from Maple Valley High School and is employed by Lonny's Appliance of Nashville. A May 21 wedding is being planned. Area Births: ITS A GIRL Dennis and Bonnie MacKenzie, Hastings, Jan. 26, at 5:54 p.m , 9 lbs., 2 ozs.; Amalia and Danny Boulter, Shelbyville, Jan. 27, al 9:21 a.m., 7 lbs., 11 ozs. Craig and Jerri Wisner, Meadow Lane, Hastings, announce the birth of their first child, a daughter, Taylor Leigh, on January 17 at 1:36 p.m. at the Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. She weighed 6 lbs., 8 ozs. and was 21" long. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Eadie, Rockford and Mr. and Mrs. G. Max Wisner, Cedar Springs. IT’S A BOY Charles and Margaret Wilkins, Hastings, Feb. 1, at 12 noon, 10 lbs., 2 ozs.; Kimberly and John Stanton, Nashville, Feb. 1. at .0:17 p.m., 8 lbs., 3 Mt ozs. Marriage Licenses: Daniel R. Nichols, 35, Delton and Gloria Ann Fletcher, 26, Delton. Dean Mesecar, 37, Hastings and Sandra Tate, 33, Hastings. Gregg Mathews, 21, Hastings and Lynae Annette Gutchess, 19, Hastings. John Saylor, 23, Delton and Terees Medaris, 21, Hastings. Mead-Peterson engagement told The parents of Jody Lynne Mead and Brad Theodore Peterson are pleased to announce their engagement and forthcoming wedding. Jody is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mead of Hastings and a graduate of Hastings High School. She is employed by Bosley Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician. Brad is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peterson of Nashville and a graduate of Hastings High School. He is employed by the Ken Case Dairy Farm of Dowling. A March 25 wedding is being planned. Sheler-Hard engagement told Pays the Highest Prices for... Turn Sally Coyle Shusler, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Richard M. Shuster of Hastings, and Gregory Lynn Shoff, son of Dr and Mrs. Viies R. Shoff, of Albert Lea. Minnesota, were married Sunday, Jan. 16. The double ring ceremony, performed by a close family friend. Judge John P. Steketee, took place in the country church at Charlton Park Village in Barry County. The bride wore a light ivory, lace, fulllength, high neck dress that matched the fulllength, antique lace veil that has been passed down through the family. The colonia bouquets were made of natural herbs, flower, and plants that would have been available to a bride married at this time of year in the late 1800s - the period of Charlton Park Village. The church was decorated with a specially designed, handmade grapevine wreath, love knots, and bouquets of money plant teasel, and straw flowers made by the bride's mother. Serving as matron of honor was Catharine R. Shuster McNamara, sister of the bride, of Grayling. The bridesmaid, Laura Curtis, friend and ‘‘little sister” of the bride resides in Sault St. Marie. Serving as best man was Bradley W. Shoff, brother of the groom, of Roseville, Min­ nesota. Michael J. Shoff, brother of the groom, as groomsman. Ushers were David A. Shoff. brother of the groom, and James R. Shuster, brother of the bride. Christopher Shoff, brother of the groom serving as ringbearer, carried a cross!itched pillow made by the groom’s mother. Music for the wedding was played by Kathy Neil. One of the selections was written by the groom especially for the wedding. The reception was held at the Sixberry House at Charlton Park Village A cake topped with a delicate cornhusk bride and groom, and decorated with forget- me-nots, and a strolling fiddler, Mr. L.M. Raber, playing old tune melodies, added to the at­ mosphere of the reception. Assisting at the church and reception were Janet Neil, Ester Walton, Sue Neil and Ann McKeough, all of Hastings. Judy Dunn and Kathy Juvile of Minniapolis, Minnesota, also assisted. The couple traveled through the Smokie Mountains and Florida on their wedding trip and are now residing in Minniapolis. Judge and Mrs. Shuster were pleased to attend a second reception given by the paretns of the groom on Jan. 29, at their home in Albert Lea. Mr. and Mrs. John Harris of Vermontville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brenda Joy, to Robert Paul Filch of Coldwater. Bob is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fitch of Bronson. Brenda is a graduate of Maple Valley High School and is currently employed as a dental assistant to Dr. Glenn E. Hahn, D.u.S., P.C. of Hastings. Bob graduated from Bronson High School and is employed by Felpausch Food Center of Coldwater. An April 16 wedding is being planned. The Hastings Women's Club will sponsor its 39th annual ‘‘George Washington Benefit Bridge and Games Night” Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Leason Sharpe Hall in Hastings. All area women are invited for an evening of visiting with friends and fun with cards. A large variety of delicious desserts, fresh fruit, cheese and crackers will be served. All the prizes will be awarded at one time to allow the guests to enjoy their games. Tickets for the evening are $2.50 and may be purchased at the door. During the evening, raffle tickets will be sold for a very beautiful oil painting by Vincent McPharlin. Mr. McPharlin donated the painting to the Women’s Club. The “George Washington Dessert Bridge” was first held Feb. 22, 1944 under the chairmanship of Mrs. James Bristol. The proceeds of the event will be used towards scholarships for girls to attend YMCA Camp and other community activities. Mrs. John Lmcolnhol is chairman of the Benefit Bridge this year.’ Wotherspoons will observe their 45th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. James Wotherspoon of Hastings will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary, Feb. 19, with their daughter and her family in Edwardsburg. James Wotherspoon and Mary Marie Mead were married Feb. 19,1938 in the study of the Rev. R. Ewing Vale at the Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church in Detroit. .After his retirement from General Motors in 1966,they came to Hastings in 1968. New superintendent Continued from page 1 Coldrens to celebrate 67th anniversary Retired Pastor and Mrs. Arthur M. Coldren will quietly observe their 67th wedding anniversary on Feb. 5. They were united in marriage by the late Rev. Albert Drake. Mr. J. Wesley Shepard of Carlsbad, New Mexico, a boyhood friend and "twin in age” of Mr. Coldren, was best man in a quiet wedding that took place in the home of Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Drake. The Coldrens had four daughters and three sons bom to them. The second daughter died when 11 months old. The other six grew to maturity and married, and had 28 children 'between them. There are now 17 great grandchildren to cheer the hearts of Mr. and Mrs. Coldren. Mr. Coldren entered the gospel ministry in June of 1921 in Hillsdale County. All of his ministry was in the Baptist Church, except for 14 years in the Michigan Conference of EUB Church which later became the Hope United Methodist. Mr. and Mrs. Coldren had a pastorate of about seven years at what used to be the Grant St. EUB Church. Five of their children attended Hastings Public Schools — three of them graduating from Hastings High School. Mrs. Coldren is now a patient at Sunset Acres on Lawrence Rd. Mr. Coldren resides with their oldest daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Wyman Clagett, on Center Rd., Hastings. Areas evaluated included ethics and morality, dynamic leadership, personality, how Hastings will respond to the candidate, capability of working with the school board, curriculum innovation capabilities, com­ munication and “gut feeling". “I think he will be a real asset to the community," she continued. “He's very involved in the community were he comes from. He certainly is aware of all the problems. He took time to really consider it" In his community activites, Schoessel was named outstanding young man by the Grosse Pointe Jaycees in 1978. He was named to the American Red Cross Century Club for more than 100 hours of volunteer service. Schoesse is an officer of the Grosse Point Family Life Education Council, and officer of the Grosse Point Swim Club, a member of the Grosse Point Health Education Council, and officer in the local congregation and the Michigan Southeast District Lutheran Layman's league and also teaches Sunday School to kindergarteners. He and his wife, Loretta, have three children, Timothy, 15; Scott, 12; and Susan, 7. SUBSCRIBE to the... Hastings Banner Telephone... 948-8051 Wilcoxes to celebrate 25th Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Wilcox of Sundago Park, Hastings celebrated their 25th wed­ ding anniverary Jan. II. They were married in Williamston. They have three sons: Ronald. 23; Roily, 20; and Randy. 13. An open house is being planned for Feb. 20 at the Hastings Moose Lodge from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. No gifts, please. The Sumney Agency is pleased to announce that iohn A. Welborn has joined our firm. 1st MORTGAGE MONEY AVAILABLE! Fixed Rote end Terms, know what your payments will be! Pay-off land contracts,home improvements,- major purchases; consolidation of debts,- or any worthwhile Specializing in group, association and governmental insurance. Jack’s aim is to design cost-effective packages tailored to the special needs of each client. Please call Jack at: 382-6770 purpose. WE specialize in first mortgage loans American Fletcher Financial Services CALL MR. TOM WATSON AT ... SUMNEY AGENCY, INC. 945-3424 life. Property <f> ( usutd/y. Group Hoypttulizytiton. Pennon. Self-Insured AdnunMnuion Services 626 Reed Avenue Kalamazoo, Michigan �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, February 3, 1983 — Page 4 Hospital director testifies before U.S. Senate Richard Fluke, executive director of Pennock Hospital and chairman-elect of the Michigan Hospital Association, testified in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, before the health subcommittee of the Senate Finance Committee. The health subcommittee is chaired by Sen. David Durenberger, R-Minn. Fluke was called to testify on behalf of the hospital association on the Reagan ad­ ministration's “prospective payment" proposal for Medicare. Under the proposal, Ken Raske, senior vice-president of the Michigan Hospital Association explained, hospitals providing service to Medicare patients will have to live within limits set by the government for 467 diagnostic services. If they go over the limit, they will not be reimbursed, but if they stay within the limits they will receive incentive payments, he said. Raske said that the present system pays hospitals for reasonable costs that they incur for treating Medicare patients. The costs are calculated on the agerage from the total number of Medicare patients. Raske said that Fluke is testifying because Michigan has had about four years of ex­ perience with a similar prospective payment system. “We have experience with it,” he said, "and we have the worst state economy in the country.” He said that Fluke is offering general support for the administration's approach compared to the current method of payment. "Basically,” Raske continued, “(Fluke) is there on behalf of the Michigan Hospital Association talking about our experience. However, he is recommending a number of changes to the methodology that would, from our experience, make it work better." He said that Fluke is recommending payment limits on a per institution basis, rather than on a regional basis; an appeals process for hospitals which are running Into serious difficulty because of the new system; an exemption for states where the hospitals and state governments agree to seek an exemption to use another system; and initial calculations of reimbursements to reflect the true cost of providing service to Medicare patients. Raske said that Michigan's prospective payment system operates more on an aggregate basis, rather than setting payments for individual diagnostic tests. "It’s easier to administer from a hospital perspective and in our opinion it works just as well," he said. Raske said that statewide, 35 percent of hospital budgets are from Medicare payments. Fluke will become chairman of the Michigan Hospital Association in July. Catholic Church begins Lent Season St Rose Building on the successful first season of "Renew", the St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings will begin the Lent Season with the theme, "Our Response to the Lord’s Call". Rev. Consani and Rev. Herman and the parishioners of St. Rose over the next six weeks will be meeting in small groups to read Scripture, share their faith with ine another, reflect, and act upon the Gospel's message. Rev. O’Meara and Rev. Figzgerald, from the Kalamazoo Diocese, nave been invited to speak at the large group meetings. A pot-luck dinner in March is also planned. Special Sunday Liturgies have been planned "to strive to provide an atmosphere which will celebrate and support continued spiritual renewal amoung the members". Under the leadership of Jeanne Mc­ Fadden, Marcia and Jim Melien, Jim and Jan Metzger, John and Dottie Nieman, Bill and Sally Dreyer, Jack and Bev Lamka, Bob and Judy Garber, Earl and Adele Argetsinger, Rev. Consani, and the committees, “Renew II" begins on Sunday February 13. ATTEND SERVICES Delton Area CEDAR CKEK BIBLE. Campground Road. S mi. S.. Pastor. Brent Branhan: Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 a m , Worship 11 a m.; Evening Ser­ vice at 7 p m.; Youth meet Sunday S pm .Wed Prayer Bible 7 pm. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Corner Pifer and Cedar Creek Rd Paul S. Howell. Pastor Phone SHfr iwh Saturday Services. Sabath School 9 30 a m ; Worship Ham; Wed. 7:30 p m Bible Study and Prayer meeting. FAITH UNITED METHODIST ( IIURCH. Pastor: Elmer J. Fausl On .M-43 in Delton. Services - Worship 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30-10:30; Evening Service 6 p.m ; United Meth­ odist Women every first Thursday. 7:30 p.m., United Methodist Men every second Sunday. 7:30 a. m INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton Located an M-43 in Delton Pastor Steve VanNattan Sandy Campbell. Sunday School Director Sunday School io a.m.. Family Worship and Bible Teaching II a m.. Children's Church. 11 a m . Evening Service 6 Fm Wednesday Bible Study ut,J p m , hoir Practice at 7:30 pm. Last Friday of every month. Family Night at 7:30 p.m atthechurch Cail623-530i. MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Corner M43 and Milo Road. Doug Huntington Pastor Rt Na 3, Box 315A Deiton. Mi. 49040 Phone 671-4702 Sunday School io uo a m Worship Service 11:00. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. PRAIR1EVI1.LE COMMUNITY CHURCH 10221 S Norris Rd Across from PnineviUe Ganu*. Rev Bill Blair. Patter Sun day School 10 a m.; Moraine Worship 11 a m . Sunday Night 7 p.m; Bible Study, Wsdnroday Sarvw* 7 p.m FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N. Woodland Rd.. Lake Odessa. Pastor Richard Sessink. Church phone 3674621 Pastor's phone 374-8936. Sundav Morning Worship 10:00 a m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; evening service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday • Bible Study 7:00 p.m. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Lacey. Father Ray Aller Phone633 2 ;90. Sun­ day Mass at 9:00 a tn. STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST Wellman Rd. at E. State Rd. Rev. Charles Davenport. 119 Star St. Spring Arbor. Ml. Ph. 617-750-2497. Bunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m Mid-week Service Wed. at 6 p.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, al Barryville. 4 miles of Nashville on M-79 Steven Reid. Pastor. Worship Service 9:15 a.m ; Sunday Church School and Coffee Fellowship 10:15 a.m ; United Methodist Women 1st Tuesday each month. ST. CYRIL S CATHOLIC CHURCH Nashville. Father Robert E. Consani Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashville Phone 853-9710 Comer Washington and Slate, laxxia.-d F. Putnam. Pavlcr Services: Sunday* V 45a m. Morning Worship: 10:15a m Fellowship; 11 a.m. Church School for ages; 1st Wednesday 7:30 p m each month. United Methodist Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washingion. Nashville. Rev J. G Boomer. Sunday School 9:45 a m : Sunday Worship 11:00 am. Evening Service 6 00 p m . Bible Prayer. Wednesday. 7:00pm. NASHVdXE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillipa Bl Patter Letter IM J root. 8529H0S or 852-9025. Aauttent Ptiter Don ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. School 943. Sunday Worship 11 a.a.. Sunday Evanin* Service 7 am.. Wtdaraday al Bible Study 7 p.m. Bus Ministry Don Roan* 852 $238 Dowling Area “■WLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Cloverdale Rd 5 miles south of NashvlBe. mile East of M-66 Pastor Marvin Potter Phone 8U4061 Sunday Services; Suixlay School 10 am.. Morning Services 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 pm; Cottage Prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesday COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rtv. Lynn Wagner officiating Phone 7553149. Country Chapel worship 10:15 a m ; Sunday School » a m . Benfield worship 11:30a.m. COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH Former Johnstown Town ship Hall. Dowling Marti A. Shnvrr Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m., Worahip 10:45 a.m.. Evening service 6 pm Wed evening prayer 7 pm Fellowship dinner last Sunday of each month. 2:30 p m. al the church. Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE. 301 A'; Morning Worship 11 School. 10 a m am. Evening Services. Youth 6 p.m ; Evening Wonhip 7 p.m.; Wednesday mid week prayer 7 p.m.; Wednesday caravan program 7 p m Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN comer of Barnum Rd. and M-66 Wood­ land Pastor George Speas Phone 3677741 9:45 a.m. Worship; II a.m. Sunday School; Wednesday Prayer 8 pm.; Wf.M.A. 2nd Wednesday each month; Adult C.E., 2nd Saturday each month. 8 p.m. WOODGROVE PARISH. Coats Grove. Rev Pamela Owens. Pastor Phone 367-3324 Church School. 9:30 a m.; Worship Service. 10:45 a m ; Holy Communion first Sunday of each month Women's Fellowship first Thursday of each month at 10:00 a m WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance Heffelfinger Phone 367-3961 9:15 a m Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 7:3C p.m. Wednesday UMYF. Welcome The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev. Phil Perkins. Pastor. 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Monrng Wor­ ship. Junior Church. Nursery; 7 p.m. Worship; Wednesday 7:30 pm. Family Night Missionary Society second Friday. 7 p.m. Potluck. Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 106 Cherry St. Pastors: Rev. Jerry Drummond and Rev. Don Palmer. Phone 765-5134. 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m Morning Worship; Evening Worship 7:00 pm. Wedneaiay evening prayer meeting at Y.C.W. Club s 7:00 p.m. "A Growing Church For Coming I-ord." GALILEAN BAPTIST. 108th St. and N. Freeport Rd Phone 945 5704 10 a m. Sunday School; 11 a.m Morning Worship; 7 p.m. Evening Service; Wednesday • Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M-50 North of Freeport at the Kent-lonla County Line. Rev James Kinsey. Morning Worship 10 a.m . Church School 11 a m. Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL 10 a.m. Morning Services; 11:15 Sunday School. These are classes for all MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. 708 West Main Street Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a m ; Evening Worship 6 p.m MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M-37. just north ol Middleville 795-9726 Rev. Wesley Smith. Pastor. Dennis Anderson. Pastor of Youth and Education Sunday School 9:43 a.m.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.: Evening Service 6 p.m. NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Russeli St. Rev. Gary Finkbetner Phone 795-7429. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednes­ day Bible Study7.30 p.m. PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 at Parmatee Road. MiddlevilkRev Wayne Kiel. Pastor. Phone 8911585. Rev. Charles Doombos. Assis tant Pastor, phone 7953466 First Service 9 a.m.; Church School 10:15 a.m.; Second Service 11:15 a.m.; Even mg Celebration 6 p m ST. AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor. Phone 792-2889 Sunday Mau 11 am PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. M-50 al Bell Rd Rev. Lee R. Palmer. 10 am. Worship Service; 11 am Sunday School; 6:30 Evening Service; 7:30 Wednesday Prayer Service. McCallum JACOBS REXAU. PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hostings and lake Odes so COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. insurance lot your Life. Homo. Business and Car LW. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf -f- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodway - Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" -1185. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home Corner of Walnut 8 S. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan church of the UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST The Church in th* Wildwood" Otis Lak* Road Ph tor Gary Brook* Mornins Wonhip 11 a.m.; Sunday School 9:45 in.; Evening Service 7 pm ; Prayer Meeting and Youth Meeting 7 p m Thursday; Women's Mi» aionary Association first Thursday of each month. 9:30 in Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAIT1ST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd.. 2 mile* south of Gun Lake. Rev Dan Johnson. Pastor Larry Tungate. Sunday School Sup< Sunday School 9:45 a.m ; Church Services 11 a.m.; C p.m. Evening Services. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. S.O C.K- 3 thru 6 grades; 7 p.m Adult Prayer and Bible Study Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-5413 for pick up REFORMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Drive-in. walk-in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel. RevMarvin Meeter. Pastor Worship Ser vices io a m and 7:30 p m . Sundav School 11:15a.m ST CRYIL & METHODIUS. Gun Lake. Father Dennis Boylan. Pastr»r Phone 792 2889 Saturday Mass 5 p m . Sunday Mau 9 a m. DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. Doster Hoad near Pine Lake Rev John F Padgett. Pastor Sundav Worship9 30a m and6pm . Sundav School 11 a.m ; Youth Choir meets each Monday 6:30 p m ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI EPISCO­ PAL CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Mass 8am. Church School 9 am Family Eucharist 10 a m Nursery 10 a m . Midweek services as announced Father Kurt Fish. Vica* 664-4345 Hastings Area NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH. cdi-mt of W'oodarhool and Wing Rd* Paator Mark Wad*. 5519 Burh^r Rd Phone 7638287. Sunday School 10 a m.. Wonhip 11 ajn.. Evening Swvic* 7 p.m.; Prayer ServinWrdnarday 7 p m.. Nursery provided for all •ervke*. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716N. Broadway. Rev. James Hilgcn dorf. 207 W. Ind Hills Dr. Sunday School 9:45 a m.; Morning Worship II a.m.; Sunday "Showers of Blessing" WBCH 6:459 00 a.m ; Evening Service 6:30 p m Wednesday - MidWeek Bible Study. Youth and Children's Services 7 p.m. Hastings Area ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE ChuRCH. 2625 Airport Rd.. Dick Tapcart. Paator. Church phone 9I8-H482 Sunday School 9:45 a m.; Worship 11 aje ; Junior Church 11 a.m.: Evening Worship 7 p.m; Nuraerv forallaervicra HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E. Marshall St.. Hastings. Rev. Marvin Sickmiller. Phone 9455177 Services: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 am. Sun lay and evening service 7:30 run. Wednesday mid-we3 prayer 10 each night 117:30 Rev. Richard Gremillion from Jasper. Ala. will be the evangelist FIRST BAIT 1ST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan Mfr 8004 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a m . Evening Worship 6 p.m Wednesday Family Night: Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7.00 p.m Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. Sunday morning service broadcast WBCH BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan J. David Walker. Minister. 9452938. Sun. Services 10 a.m . Bible Siudy 11 a.m. Evening Scrvces 6 p.m. Wednesday evening Bible Study 7 p.m. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. MB S Jcflmon Father Roliert E. Cons, .ni Pastor. Saturday Mass 5 15 p.m . Sunday Masses 8 a.m and 11 a m. Conf essions Saturday, 4'30 to5p.m. HASTINGS GIWCE BRETHREN, 600 Powell Rd. Hi»*-"-A Sarver. I’a«tnr Phone 945-9224 Wanhip aervicc 10.30 am. evwning rctvke 6 p m., claraca for all «ge» Tuewfay. Cottar* Prayer Meeting. 7:00 pm WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST. 3185 N. Broadway. Rev. Constance Heffelfinger. Pastor Ph. 367-3961. Church School 9:30; Worship Service r. a.m.; Senior MYF7 o.m ; Thursday evening starting at 7 p.m. Chctr; U.M. Women: Welcome Circle third Wednesday of month. 1 p m. HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. 904 Terry Lane. Phone 9458884. Saturday services: Sabbath School 9:30 a m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Tuesday • Bioie Study and Prayer Meeting. 7:30pm. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. David D. Garrett. I wne 948-2229 Parsonage. 9453195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9:45 a.m Sunday School: 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 7 p m Fellowship Worship: 7 p.m Wednesday Prayer ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd. in Irving Sunday Morning prayer it 10-30. Holy Communion at 11.-00 Rt Rrv. William O. Lewi*. Ractor FAITH TEMPLE CHRISTIAN CENTER. 2750 S. Wall LAe Rd IM-43. jiM 5 m>lra ■rath of Ha»ung»l I'jitor Larry Silwrmin. Awoe 1'avtor Allan Welch Sunda v School for >U ■<*■ at 9.30 a m Morning Worship 10.30 a.m.. Evening Service 6 <10 p.m. Tu*«day Night Prayer. Praiae and Worship Srrvir* 7 00 p.m., Thursday Night Worship Service 7 00 p m. "Word* of Truth" radio bmad' ut daily al 2 p.m. on • ’FPFM(95 3). HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Boltwood and East State Road. 9459121. Rev. Donald L Brail. Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a.m Wonhip Service 11:00 a.m. Eyening Service6:C0 p m. Prayer Meeting7:00 p.m. Wednesday EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL. CHURCH Comer Broadway and Center St. Fr. Shel­ don Harbach. Locum Tenena Services. Sunday. Maas and Church School 10 a.m FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH ;02 East Grand St Mark J. Highman. Paator Ph 948-21Q8 Sunday School. 10 a.m.; mor.-ing worship and children'* chnreh. 11 a.m; yout luneeting*. 5 p.m . evening worship. 6 pm Thursday Prayer meeting 7 pm . Thursday teen ciaaeee and Primary Adven turn 7 p m Nursery provided for all arrvicee W* wrlctxn* a! I! HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 102 E Woodlawn Ave. Minister Scott Davis Sunday Worship 930 am Fellowship 10.30 to 11:00 Bible School 11 flO a m to 12:00 noon Wednetdav Bible Study and Fellowship 7:30 to 8:30 p.m Phone 945-2076. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 miles E on M 79 Steven Heid. Pastor Sunday Church Schoo 10:30a m. Worship Service 11 30am United Methodist Women - 1st Wednesday each month BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship Service 11 a.m : Prayer Service Thurs­ day 7 p.m CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS Meeting at 502 E Bond Sunday: Sacrament meeting 9 <K> a.m ; Sunday School 10:00 a m Branch President: David McMonigle Phone 1-698-9649 or 945 4154 FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH Myron K William*, minuter .Mu* France* Hora. Director of Chnttian Education Sunday. Feb 6 • 930 a.m Church School. 9.30 a.m Adult Membership Ctaaa. 10-30 a.m Coffee Fellowship. 10.30 a m Radio Broadcast. WBCH. 11am Worship. "God Send* You". 6 p.m Youth Fellowship* Monday. F-b 7 • 6.30 p m Handball Choir. 5:30 p m Cub Scrat*. 7 p m Boy Scout* Tuesday. Feb 8 • 12 noon Hi-Noraer*. 2 15 pm Cub Scouta. 2 15 pm Cub Scout* Wednesday, feb 9 • 6 45 a m Men'* Brcakfwt A Bible Study. 10 a m United Meth odist Women Board. 11:50 a m United Methodist Women Luncheon. 2 30 p m Carol Choir. 7 pm Work Area*. H pm Coundl on Minutnes Thursday. Fell H> • 2 30 p.m Spirit Choir. 7 p m Chancel Choir 7 pm Children'* truchrr* meeting HASTINGS BIBLE MLSSIONAKY CHURCH will be holding Special setyire* Jan 26 thru Jan 30 wh night *t "30 Speaker will be Rev Brad licn*h*w fr»m Goderich. Ontario Canada GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St. Michael Anton. Paator. Photw 9459414 Soacay. Nov 7 - 8:45 Church Schon! - al) agr» 1 (MX) Worahip. Bd. Chriatian Ed A SCS Staff after. Monday. Nov. 8 - 7dX) Adali Info. Wadamday. Nov. 10 • 9:30 Wordwatcher* Thuraday. Nov. 11 4:15 Childrent Choir. 730 Senior Choir. Friday. Nov 12 • 8:00 pm. HS Youth Group Haynde. Saturday. Nov. 13 - 930 Confirmation 6 HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 220 West Colfax St. Bible Lecture 9:30 a.m.; Watchtower Study 10:45 am.: Tuesday • Congregation Bible Siudy 8 pm : Thursday - Theocratic School 7:30; Service meeting 1:30 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Vdte Rd.. Woodland Timothy Rolhfuaa. Paator. Thura , Dec. 23 ■ Senior Choir. 730 p.m.; Friday. Dec. 24 • Candlelight Service/Cantate 'Manah.* 7 pm . Sat. Dee. 25 ■ Chnatma* Day Worahip. 1030 a.m_; Sun.. Dec. 26 • Sunday School 915 am. Worship/ Fellowship 1930 am. Mon -Thura. Luther League District Convention. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CUUKCH. Hasting*. Michigan. WtUard H. Curtia. Minis­ ter. Eilrm Higbee, Dir. ChriatUn Ed. Sun day. Feb 6- Morning Worahip930 and 11. Nursery provided BrowJcaM of 930 aerBee over WBCH AM and FM. 9.30 Church Scnool Claroes for all agsa 1930 Coffee Hour in the church dining ronen 1930 Children's Chocr practice. 6 30 Junior High Youth FelJowahip at the church. Tureday ■ 7:30 Deacon*' will meet in the lounge. Wed­ nesday - 6 00 Senior High Youth Fellow■hip brrak-fait me*; and meeting 7:30 Chancel Choir procure Thursday • 530 Kerygma class will meet* in the church parking lol to go to Grand Rapida for dinner and to tour a «ynogogue 6 30 Kirk Choir practice 6 00 Cub Scout Blue and Gold Baoqurt m Memoeia! H**l- Saturday Senior High Youth Fellowship will aet up Hall for Valentin* Brunch 730 Young Adult Fellowtb.p will be meeting Cail G ilhem'a or Hughes’ for detail* MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Albert E. Frost, 72, died Saturday evening, Jan. 29, 1983 at Ferguson Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born Jan. 7, 1911 in Dutton, the son of Henry H. and Mary (Esbaugh) Frost. He married Genevieve Porter on August 3, 1940. She preceded him in death on June 7 1974. He was a farmer in the Middleville area most of his working life. He went to work in 1955 for Bradford White Co. and was an in­ spector in the porcelain plant. He retired in September, 1975. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. Mr. Frost is survived by one son, Tom E. Frost of Middleville; three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Jacqueline) Beyer of Miami, Fla., and Miss Mary Frost and Miss Patricia Frost, both of Grand Rapids; one grand­ daughter, Amber Leigh Frost; one brother, Robert Frost of Lake Odessa; and three sisters, Mrs. Verne (Irene) Lictka of Mid­ dleville, and Mrs. Daisy Zerlaut and Mrs. Henry (Kathy) Thompson, both of Ocean Ridge, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 1:30 p.m. from the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. Pastor Wesley Smith officiated. Burial was in Irving Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Mary V. Homister ________ DELTON • Mrs. Eldon (Mary) V. Homister, 52, of 9460 Cedar Creek Rd., died suddenly Friday evening, Jan. 28, 1983 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, where she had been a patient one day. She was born Nov. 17, 1930 in South Dakota, the daughter of George and Leta Schmieg. She lived in the Cedar Creek area since 1962. She was employed for several years at Gilkey Lake Tavern. She married Eldon Homister, Sr. on December 30, 1948. Mrs. Homister is survived by her husband, Eldon; four daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Betty) Mapes of Millersville, Tenn., Mrs. Leta Frohlich of Battle Creek, Mrs. Stephen (Vanna) Haas of Delton, and Miss Verna Homister of Hastings; two sons, Virgil and Eldon, Jr., both of Delton; her mother, Mrs. Leta Schmieg of SB.; three sistrs, Mrs. Dick (Rose) Neuzum, Mrs. Dan (Betty) Neuzum, and Mrs. Gladys Badgley, all of SB.; and one brother, George Schmieg of Calif. A son. Ralph, preceded her in death on April 24, 1971. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 2 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Pastor Brent Branham officiated. Burial was in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Evelyn M. Wacha ________ reu/art HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH Hwy M66 1( mi. S. of Nashville. Robert Lee Shotts. Pastor Sundav 9:45 a m.. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Young People Meeting. 7:00 p.m. Evening Service; Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free counsel­ ing service on all problems Phone 616 7553866 or 963-1713 Albert E. Frost _________ WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W State Rd. (Old Algonquin School) Paator Jaff Arnett, phooe home. 948-2792. church 948-2849. Sunday. Sunday School 10 am.. Worahip 1945 a.tn., evening aervice 6:30 p.m HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M37 South at M-79. Kenneth R. Vaught Paator. 9454995 or 945-3850. Sunday achedule 9 30 Felbwahip and coffee. 9:55 Sund-iy School. 11:00 Morning Worahip. 6:00 Youth Meetinp. 7.00 Evantng Wor­ ahip. Nuraery for all aerviem. trauaaportation provided to and from morning aervicea Helen Vaught choir director, pravrr meeting 7 p.m. Wednaaday. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 3. Hanover. Halting*. Leonard Davie, Pastor. Ph 9452256 or 9459429 Sunday Sunlay School 9.45 a m., Worahip 11 a.m., Youth 5 p m. Evening Worahip 6 pan.. FeUowahip and Coffee 7:15 p.m Nureery for all aervice* Wtebeaday CYC 6:45 p.m.. prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Wewt Stele Road Paator J.T Crawmer. Phone M522H5 Sunday School 945 san.; Worahip 11:00 a.m. Evening Servlet 6 pm. Wedneaday IViia* Gathering 7 pm. VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Giapell 1715 Charlton Center Rd . Sunday morning «rrvice. praiw und hymn* 10.30 a m.; Evening aervyrea. evangrlutir. 730 p.m; Sunday Youth Mrrling 6.00 p.m . WedMaday Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at 730 p.m. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. 8 Jefferaon at Walnut. Kenneth Colburn. Patter Home 698-8567. Sunday School 10 s.tn. Woeahipl 1 a_m. THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Notel. 12223 Chief Noonday Rd , Gun lake area. Thurediv night Bible atudy 7 p.m. 795 STANTON - Evelyn M. Wacha, 68, of 2832 Staines Rd., formerly of Lake Odessa, died Friday, Jan. 28,1983 at Sheridan Community Hospital. She was born August 11, 1914 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Jay and Viola (Heater) Daniels. She attended Bippley Rural School. She married Thomas Wacha on August 25, 1932. He preceded her in death in June of 1974. She lived most of her life in Lake Odessa, moving to Stanton in 1978. Zoe L. Gillett ___________ NASHVILLE - Mrs. Zoe L. Gillett, 90, died Thursday, Jan. 27,1983 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. She was bom on April 19,1892 in Barryville, the daughter of George and Clare (Ware) Hayman. She married Elmer Gillett on Feb. 21,1913 in Nashville. He preceded her in death in March, 1963. She was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church. LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Paator Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555. Acroaa from the high school. 7180 Velte Rd.. M-50 Sunday School 1000 a.m.; Worship Service 11:00 am Evening Service 630 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Mee Ung 7:30 pm LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST Hwy. M-60. W mile W. of M46. Lake Odraaa. Rev. Jam. Hulett Paator Worship 830 and 11 a.tn.; Evening Service et7:30pjn. ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odessa. Father Donald Weber. Administrator. 3748274 or 374-7405 Saturday Mass 5:30 *.m.; Sunday Masses B and 10. WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, juat off M-66 N of M-50. in Village of Woodbury Pa.tor Duane Walter Phone 374-7251. Worship service 9.30 s.m.; Sunday School 1945 a m.; Youth Fellow■hip Wednesday 7 p.m . BilJe Study and Prayer Service Wednesday 7 p.m. CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner of 1st and 2nd Ave.. Lake Odessa. Pastor George Speas. Phone 374-8756. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a m. Sunday School - 10:00 a m. Evening Service - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Eve. • Prayer Meeting-7:30p.m. FAITH PROVIDES ADJUSTMENT TO ADVANCING AGE Bhe approach of middle age should not be the dreadful time of life that it is for many of us; for after all, youth is not all glamour and fun. It is an age of turmoil, self-doubt and insecurity, of fierce competition for jobs or favor from an­ other person, and the pursuit of mirages in a frantic quest for popularity. Later, these things are replaced by serenity and self-assurance; for by now you know your good points and your weaknesses. Your entire outlook is improved, and you are better able to cope with whatever comes along. If you have not yet begun to app­ reciate these advantages that come with time, your Church can be a tremendous help to you in making the transition; as well as a reservoir of strength and peace of mind for the years to follow. Mrs. Giliett is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Margery Klevering of Muskegon, and Mrs. Doris MarshaU and Mrs. Clam Pennock, both of NashviUe; 11 grandchildren; 22 great - grandchildren; and .three great r great - grandchildren. , . Graveside, services, were held..Saturday, Jan. 29 at Barryville Cemetery. Rev. Leonard Putnam officiated. Arrangements were by Vogt Funeral Home of NashviUe. George J. Juppstrom ____ WHITE CLOUD, MI. - Mr. George J. Juppetrom, 71, died Tuesday, Jan. 25,1383 of a heart attack at his home in White Cloud. He was bom November 30, 1911 in Middleville, the son of George M. and Ida M. (Buckley) Juppstrom. He married Esther Monica at the Methodist parsonage in Hastings. Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Veedcr Road. 1 Mite South of M-50 between Darby and Nash Roads Pastor. Bill Stevens Phone 693-2315 10 a.m Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Worhsip; 7 o'clock Sunday evening worship; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. L^on (Dorene) Collins of Stanton; two sons, Daniel of LoweU and Thomas of Sunfield; 12 grandchildren; eight great - grandchildren; onesister, Mrs. Sarah Harris of Belding; two brothers, Calvin Daniels of Wayland and Albert Daniels of Hastings; and her fiance, Wilson Guernsey of Stanton. Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 1:30 p.m. at the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Rev. George Speas officiated. Purial was in Lakeside Cemetery. tie was a veteran, having served In the U.S. Air Force during World War II. Mr. Juppstrum is survived by his wife, Esther; and one sister, Norma Mae Lobdell of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 28 from the Kroeze Funeral Home in Fremont. Pastor Arnold Guikema officiated. In­ terment was in Big Prairie Cemetery. Grace M. Fitch _________ CALEDONIA - Mrs. Grace M. (WaddeU) Fitch, 79, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 1993 in Lakewood, Calif. She was bom Feb. 16, 1903 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Elmer F. and Caroline (Luce) James. She attended the Banner Street United Brethren Church. Mrs. Fitch is survived by her husband, Leo; two sons, Richard WaddeU of Garden Grove, Calif., and Robert WaddeU of Lakewood, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Neral (Shirley) Snoderly of Portland, Ore.; on daughter- in- law, Mrs. Robert (Donna) Welton, of Middleville; ten grandchildren, seven great- grandchildren; two step- grandchildren; one great- great- step grandson; four sisters, Mrs. John (Garnet) Nagel of Middleville, Mrs. Ross (Ruby) Johnson and Mrs. Ival (Evelyn) Baird, both of Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Pearl VanderWal of Star City, Mich.; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 4 at 1:30 p.m. from the Beeler Funeral Chapel pf MiddleviUe, with Rev. Roger W. Burk officiating. Interment wiU be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Banner Street United Brethrer Church. Armilia H. Golden_______ HASTINGS - Miss Armilia H. Golden, 82, of 826 E. Mill SL, died Monday, Jan. 31,1983 at the Provincial House. She was boro in Baltimore Township on October 9, 1900, the daughter of Joseph and Armilia (Hallock) Golden. She attended Striker School. She farmed with her famUy in Baltimore for most of her life before coming to Hastings in 1961. She was a member of the Grace Wesleyan Church. Miss Armilia is survived by one brother. Fred Golden of Bradenton, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Bessie Bugbee of Hastings; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, John c-id Frank Golden, and a sister, Mrs. Martha Nord­ strom. Funeral services will be held at 1! a.m. Friday, Feb. 4 from the Wren Funeral Home, with Rev. Leonard Davis officiating. Burial wiU be in Striker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Wesleyan Church. Lynwood C. Christopher^ HASTINGS - Mr. Lynwood C. Christopher, 66, of 221 E. Thom St., died Tuesday, February 1, 1983 at Pennock Hospital where he had been taken after being stricken at his home. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, at Riverside Cemetery. Rev. Willard H. Curtis will officiate. He was bom in Charlotte on January 19, 1917, the son of Wayne and Marre (Fox) Christopher. He lived in Delta Mills before coming to the Nashville area as a child. He attended Nashville area shcools and Hastings schools. His employment included the former Orchard Industries, White Products, Flexfab and ten years as an assistant on the Johncock Racing Team. His last employment was with EBI Breakthru. He married Bernice (Dolly) Eyre on Nov. 18, 1953. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge No. 628. He is survived by his wife, Dolly; five children, including a son, Kenneth Christopher of Ithaca, N.Y.; grandchildren and great- grandchildren Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. Arrangement were by the Wren Funeral Home. Pennock Hospital to limit visiting during flu season Due to an increase in the number of per­ sons with flu symptoms, Pennock Hospital is ‘limiting visitors to immediate members of the family". Anyone, including immediate members of the family who have flu symptoms, should not visit in the hospital. An excess of visitors affects the hospital staff, as well as patients, Richard Fluke, Executive Director, said. He stated there are a number of hospital personnel off on sick leave with the flu symptoms, prompting the limitation. "It is anticipated that this restriction will continue for some time," he added. �Some tips Woodland News The Hastings, Banner, Thursday, February 3, 1983—Poge5 How should you invest that refund? by Catherine Lucas by Ken Reibel Marvin Kan tn er is home from Butterworth Hospital following his lung surgery. The final laboratory reports indicate that the lump that was removed with part of his lung was a fungus growth that had developed from spores of fungus that be had breathed working on the farm. Marvin has greatly enjoyed visits from many friends since his return home. Marvin will not be able to drive a car for several weeks yet, but he is looking forward to getting out and seeing people. Sometime next week, one of the men who meet every morning in Woodland for coffee and conversation will pick Martin up and take him to the daily coffee meeting. Three girls from Lakewood High School enjoyed a visit to Capitol University in Columbus, Ohio last weekend. They were Brenda Raffler Lisa Peacock and Buffy Baitinger. Buffy’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Baitinger, drove the girls to the Ohio University. While they were there, the girls visited with several professors, saw movies about college life, attended a basketball game between Capitol and Harriot universities and attended religious services in the university chapel. The weekend was crammed full of new and memorable ex­ periences, and the three girls will have a clearer idea of what is at Capitol University when they choose the college they will attend in a few years. Father Lou Bavdone and Rev. Jim Kinsey were worship leaders at the closing service for the Lakewood Ministerial Association Prayer for Christian Unity Week. Rev. Pamela Owens presented the sermon at the service at St Edward’s CatLolic Chrrch in Lake Odessa. The congregational hymn singing was full of spirit and enthusiasm ard greatly enjoyed by those who were present. On Saturday evening, IB people, including the Galen Kilmer family and the Gtendon Curtis family, went to the new home of Vivian and Marge Rairigh for a surprise house warming party. The Rairighs already had 11 guests for a fmily dinner: so the very large living room in the new house was filled with happy people. Everyone enjoyed food, games and visiting as well as seeing the newly completed home of the Rairighs. The Woodland Cub Scout Pack recently held a cake-decorating contest The regular pack meeting wps held at Woodland School in the cafeteria. Judging of the cakes was done by Edith Buxton and Shirley Kilmer. Each den had three winners. They were Chris Lowell, Bill Dooley and Lavern Ely who won first, second and third respectively for Den 1; Bobby Lawson. Ron Chafee and Keven Klopfenstein for Den 2; and Jay Lawsen, Joe Warrick and Jamie Gonyou for Den 3. The c\erall grand prize cake was decorated by Gordie Arnie. Mr. Wilson, an auctioneer from Lake Odessa, later auctioned off the cakes. Mrs. Kilmer says that the judging was not an easy job as there were many very Aud’s^\ ^ Antics Antique Tips and TM-Biis: Exercise caution when buying glass marked Lalique, Hawkes, Steuben or Tif­ fany Many unsigned old pieces are being embellished with a new signature to bring higher prices at antique shows and auctions. Be sure to examine the glass and know that it is of the quality indicated by the nhme. Some marks are acid stamped. Some are being added with a diamond-tipped pencil. Others are being sandblasted with a stencil so the fake mark is raised. Good copies of irridescent glass made in Hong Kong are being sold with the added Tiffany and Steuben marks. New Cameo glass is appearing, marked “Galli”, to confuse novice collectors of old Galli cameo. Pewter: A word for those who show con­ cern in using antique or the new pewter dishes because of the possibility of lead poisoning; the new pewter now being sold in department stores has almost no lead con­ tent The new pewter is an alloy of tin and other metals. There is absolutely no danger in using them for food preparation or ser­ ving. Antique pewter came in a variety of mixtures. Early pewter could range from zero percent lead to 35 percent lead. In general, old plates and spoons have a higher lead content than other pewter utensils. The old pewter we call Britannia is relatively lead-free. It was made a bit harder so it could be turned on a lathe. It seems safe to use Britannia teapots and other serving pieces. Most of the Britannia pieces originally were silver-plated. Even without the plating, there is little danger of lead poisoning. Antique Quilts: Never launder old quilts in an automatic washer. Most are entirely or largely hand-sewn and the old thread has become weaker with age. The mechanical motion of an agitator can break fragile old thread and loosen the inner ticking in the quilt These lovely old bed covers are comprised of many different kinds of materials in the varied squares or patches. Many times velvet calico, silks and brocades are beautifully executed into one quilt. Always have them dry-cleaned. Point out the fact that it is an old, fragile piece, and extreme caution is to be used in the cleaning process. Never store old quilts in plastic, as no air is allowed to pass through to let the quilt “breathe". Plastic draws and holds moisture, thus inviting mildew and deterioration of the lovely old heirloom. Always fold an antique quilt largely and loosely into an old, clean bed sheet. If possible, store in a cedar-lined chest for protection from possible moth infestation. Cleaning Old Satin Glass: Very often we discover out usual "tried and true” method of using lukewarm water and a mild dish attractive and interesting cakes at the meeting. The February pack meeting of the Woodland Cub Scouts will be the annual Blue and Gold Banquet It will be held Feb. 7, according to Charlie Farlee, pack master. The boys are now working on their Pinewood Derby cars. The Pinewood Derby will be held at the March pack meeting which will be March 17. All three dens of the pack meet every Thursday at the Woodland Schoo) at 3 p.m. except on the Thursdays when the pack meeting is held in the evening. Early this week, Forrest Roberts, who was the brother of Laverne and Roy Roberts, passed away in Alma, where he resided for many years. His funeral was held in Alma on Wednesday, but the interment service and burial was at the Lake Odessa cemetery. The new ministerial association counseling that is being tried at Lakewood High School on Tuesday and Thursday mornings ap­ parently is meeting a need. It has been received enthusiastically by both personnel and students at the school. A meeting to assess the successes and possible areas of improvement will be held at the school next week by the Lakewood Ministerial Association and ‘he counseling staff of Lakewood High School. During February, the Executive Com­ mittee of the Woodland School Alumni Association will begin their meetings to plan the 1983 Reunion Banquet. The banquet will* be held on a Saturday late in May. Shirley Kilmer is trying to update all the graduate mailing lists at this time. She needs current mailing addresses for Elsie Rogers Meyers, who graduated in 1927; Ruth B Gardner Garlinger, Reo McMillan and Ernest C. Smith, who graduated in 1928; and Ray Wortley, who graduated in 1929. Anyone who knows one of these people's current address can help by calling her at 367-2272. Jim Lucas, 1983 association president, will call all committee members before the first committee meeting to inform them of the time and place. Notices are being distributed in Woodland for parents to watch for symptoms of Reye’s Syndrome. This illness has a mortality rate of 50 percent; so early diagnosis and treatment is vital. The illness hits children who are recovering from a viral illness, such as flu, measles, or chicken pox. The sympins are extreme tiredness, recurrent vomiting, listlessness, dilated pupils, combativeness, and later, convulsions and coma. Lakewood Ministerial Associationsponsored roller skating will be on Thursday, Feb. 17 at the rink in Ionia. The rink is reserved from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Timothy Jon Allerding, infant son of Steve and Sue Allerding, finally came home from Butterworth Hospital’s premature infant care facility in late January. He had spent the first six months of his life in the hospital. A benefit to help with some of the expenses of his care was held in Ionia last week, and another, which will be held in the Lakewood area, is being planned for sometime in March. Everyone is very excited about having the child home with his family at last. Lakewood Community Council is spon­ soring a study of world hunger with an emphasis on local food distribution to needy persons. A fund of $500 has been established to purchase a stock of food that will be stored at Zion Lutheran Church in case of need. The distribution of this supply of food will be coordinated with the new "Love, Inc." effort being organized in Hastings as soon as that group is operative. Lutheran Brotherhood heki their annual Father-Children Banquet at the church at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening this week. The speaker was Kerry Kenney, son of Zion member John Kenney of Hastings. Kerry Kenney is a career law enforcement officer in the Chicago area. His subject was law enforcement. Two local churches are planning special dinners to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Zion Lutheran Church’s Luther League is plan­ ning to hold a Sweetheart Dinner as a fund raising event on Saturday evening, Feb. 12. This dinner will be held at Zion Lutheran Church at 6 p.m. On Sunday evening, Feb. 13, Woodgrove Christian-Brethren Parish Church plans to hold a Valentine Banquet which will be a family night potluck dinner. This dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. at that church. The program for both of these events will be announced next week. Kilpatrick Church’s Adult Christian En­ deavor group will meet on Saturday, Feb. 12. The theme of this meeting will be "Honest Abe”. They will hold a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Kilpatrick Church. Claudine Mathews and Lucile Brown are planning a program to follow the dinner. Young Sarah Stowell, new daughter of Jim and Kathy Stowell of North Woodland Road, was honored by a shower hostessed by Virginia Yonkers, Kay Coats, Judy Johnson, Jan Yonkers and Pat Yonkers at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. It was a couples shower and entertainment was planned for friends of the baby's father as well as friends of the baby’s mother. Team games were played and a chocolate dessert was served. Sarah was present and lookdd over and enjoyed by everyone present. She received piles of gifts from the 36 people who attended the shower. A series of mid-week Lenten services are being planned at Zion Lutheran Church. These services will be held on Wednesday at 7:30 pm. for six weeks. The first one will be on Ash Wednesday which is Feb. 16. The theme of the meetings will be "Words front the Cross". A series of film strips will be shown at the services. detergent just isn’t cleaning up a piece of opaque or satin glass. This type of glass seems to soil very quickly from handling or shelf storage. I have found that by using just plain household Bo-Peep Ammonia and a very soft toothbrush, the job is quickly and beautifully accomplished. Even if the piece is heavily enamelled, the ammonia will not damage the luscious soft shading of the glass or its decoration. I became aware of this method through the expertise of a lovely old lady at an antique show. I complimented her on her satin glass display, noting that each piece was free of soil from handling. I will tell you, however, when I first tried this remedy on a piece of Queen’s Burmese Webb, I held my breath! It looked beautiful and even the lavish enamelling sparkled. I would not advise using any strong mix­ ture on a hand-painted decoration unless the painting has been fired on, however. When cleaning any type glass, always line the bottom of the sink or pan to be used with a rubber mat or a folded terry towel. This way, the precious, fragile pieces are not exposed to tlie hard surface, inviting disaster. Always use water temperature comfortable to the wrist — both in washing and rinsing. Never let water running from the tap touch the glass, as it has too large a variance in temperature. Always use a padded basin or sink already filled with the correct water temperature when rinsing, also. Do not wear heavy ornate rings or diamonds when cleaning glass, as they are very apt to scratch or cut the piece. Treat antique glass as you would treat a tender baby — both in cleaning and handling. The extra care and loving touch will pay off every me. Girl Scouts to sell cookies Girl Scouts will be taking cookie orders February 11 to 27. Delivery of cookies will be from April 2 through 25. Girl scouts and cookies seem to be synonymous and when you consider 126 million boxes were sold in 1982 that’s not surprising. Girl Scouts and cookies have come a long way since the 1920’s when they were home made by troop leaders and mothers. In 1934 the First Commercial Bakery entered the picture with a little coaxing. Currently there are seven authorized bakeries, licensed by Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. (GSUSA) that service the 336 Girl Scout Councils. (Inter-bake foods, Inc. of Battle Creek supplies the Glowing Embers Council). There are three cookies that are man­ datory and the "Chocolate Mint” heads the list of being the favorite with most people. The "Trefoil" and "Sandwich" are the other two. As many as four optional cookies can be selected. They include the “Peanut Butter Sandwich", "Carmel Delight”, “Granola", "Oatmeal”, "Peanut Butter Patti" and “Nutty Chocolate Chip”. The "Chocolate Chip” is a new cookie for the Glowing Em­ bers Council this year and replaces the "Oatmeal Cookie". The annual cookie sate is a money-earning venture, quite different from raising funds by solicitation. Aside from the financial benefits to councils and troops, there is real educational value to the girl as she par­ ticipates in this project. Under proper supervision, she meets and greets numbers of potential customers. She explains the reason for her call and in many cases is able to tell for what purposes the funds will be used and, of course, she is taught to say "thank you" with a big smile whether she succeeds in making a sale or not She gets first-hand training in handling money, making change and accounting for what she has received. And finally, in an order-taking type sate, she is concious of her further obligation to deliver at a later time the cookies for which she received an order. The benefits of the sate are used for Girl Scouting programs covering the han­ dicapped, options, camping and camp facilities and many more. • Watch Repair j;i"’l'K,n A/'.' m',,.. HODGES JEWELRY Your Full Service Repair Center 122 W. State St. Hastings What’s Cooking In Michigan by Margaret G. McCall What’s nutritious, colorful, flavorful. and conveniCnlly bite- sized? You guessed it red tart cherries! And since February is National Cherry month, and Michigan is the Cherry Capital of the world, it’s time for us to celebrate. Conveniently, Valentine’s day is also in February, and cherries are appropriately colored for valentines. The Michigan Cherry committee tells us there are 270 named varieties of red tart cnerries, although only a few are grown commercially. And a prime cherry tree eight to 12 years old will produce about 100 pounds of fruit in a good year - depending upon the weather. According to the Michigan Dept, of Agriculture, our state’s production of red tart cherries in 1982 totalled 260 million pounds, which was valued at $28 million. Additionally, we produced 67 million pounds of sweet cherries, worth $11 million. Our tart cherry production accounted for nearly 84 percent of the nation's total crop. With all that information at hand, let's consider what we can do with cherries. They’re great in pies, of course, as a filling for cake, in cookies, biscuits, yeast cof­ feecakes and rolls. Cherries are glso a delicious accompaniment to many meats, and if you haven’t had cherry soup you’ve missed an interesting old world menu item. Here's a recipe from "The Art of Polish Cooking.” Combine 3 pints fresh pitted cherries, M teaspoon cinnamon, teaspoon cloves, with 4 cups water (or use the equivalent in waterpacked canned cherries). Simmer fresh cherries until tender, puree in biender or food processor. Stir in 1 teaspoon cornstarch which has been mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water, bring to boil. Add cup sugar and heat thoroughly. Cool, then stir in threequarters cup sour cream. The cookbook suggests serving cold, after the meat course, with noodles or croutons. In winter, I like to serve it piping hot as a fist course, with spoonsful of sour cream floating on top instead of stirred into the soup. In summer, well chilled, it becomes a refreshing palate cleanser after the main entree. New gas station owners Steve and Cindy Vipond purchased "Hastings Service." the gas station on State and Broadway Streets on Monday. The station — to be renamed Steve's Standard Service— will offer a full line of repairs, including brakes, exhaust, tune-ups, as well as oil changes, full and self-service islands, and other traditional services. The Hastings area couple plan to keep the station open seven days a week, 6 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays. "Our plans ore to serve the Hastings community the way we feel it should be,” the Viponds said. Three Ways N.B.H. Banking helps you prevent catching cold... 1. Three-Lane Drive-In Banking...fast, accurate service from the comfort of your car. 2. Inside Walk-up Window ...keeps you warm and dry when you bank early or late. 3. Mail an N.B.H. Personalized Check ...use one of our convenient, low-cost check­ ing accounts...some offer checking with in­ terest in our new N.O.W. Accounts. Repair Service • Engraving While millions of Americans will be paying off Uncle Sam this year on their income texes, millions more will receive refunds. Some of those individuals will end up with a sizeable chunk of change, and suddenly be faced with a dilemma - to spend or to save. If your car is running well, and you don’t, have any pressing debts, you may choose the latter route. Which brings us to the point of this article: What do you do with, say, $1,000? "It’s generally hard to say what’s good for everyone,” says Jack Klerk, stockbroker for William C. Roney & Co. in Kalamazoo. He urges investors to look at the "high yielding investments” - with a ten-percent yield or higher - and gives as examples utility company stock and certain bonds. Klerk also advises looking into high tech industry (electronics, computers, etc.), as opposed to durable goods (automobiles, steel and other heavy manufacturing). However, Klerk points out that the less money you invest in stocks, the greater percent of your return will be spent on stock­ broker fees. He says an investor should have at least $2,000 to make investing in stocks worthwhile. A safer route, says Klerk, is investing your $1,000 in a four-year certificate of dep jsiL He says the current return is about 10V< percent, and there is no penalty for withdrawal. Neil Gardner, vice president of com­ mercial lending »?nd investments at the Hastings City Bank, says most of the high yield certificate of deposits have a $2,500 minimum’. He says one exception is the “small saver certificate” - a $500 minimum, 30-month certificate of deposit, with an interest rate that is changed monthly by the government He says the rate for the past month (which changes Tuesday, Jan. 24), is about 9.4 percent but have been as high as 15 in the last couple years, according to Gardner. He says the return fluctuates with the general level of interest rates. But Gardner adds that individuals may be better off to "get a few payments ahead on the 15 percent debt or the credit card debt at 18 percent They’ll really save far more that way than putting something into a ninepercent return.” Ph. 945-2963 Protect Your Health and Enjoy the Best in Banking in unpredictable weather. West State at Broadway MEMBER F.D.I.C. Al! deposits Insured up to’100,000” �The Hastings Banner, Thursday. February 3. 1983—Page 6 Consolidating domestic subsidiaries of the National Bank of Hastings in the state of Michigan at the close of business on Dec. 31,1982 Published in response to call mode by Comptroller of the currency, under title 12, United States Code, Section 161. National Bank Region Number 7 Charter number 13857 Statement of Resources and Liabilities Thousands of Dollars — ASSETS — Cash and due from depository institutions...................................................................................................... $1,836 U.S. Treasury securities........................................................................................................................................ 4,037 Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations ....................................................... 912 Obligations of States and political subdivisions in the United States....................................................... 2,317 All other securities.............................................................................................................................................. 228 Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell............................................. 1,250 Loans, Total (excluding unearned income) ................................................................................ 9,628 Less: Allowance for possible loan losses..................................................................................... 98 Loans, Net........................................................................................................................................................... 9,530 Lease financing receivables......................... None Bank premises, furniture and fixtures, and other assets representing bank premises..................... 657 Real estate owned other than bank premises................................................................................................ 3 All other assets..................................................................................................................................................... 414 TOTAL ASSETS.......................................................................................................................................................... 21,184 - LIABILITIESDemand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations............................................................ 3,689 Time and savings deposits of individuals, partnerships and corporations............................................. 12,965 Deposits of United States Government.......................................................................................................... 29 Deposits of States and political subdivisions in the United States............................................................ 1,701 All other deposits.................................................................................................................................................. Nene Certified and officers’ checks.............................................................................................................................. 125 Total Deposits......................................................................................................................................................... 18,509 Total demand deposits................................................................................................................... 4,075 Total time and savings deposits................................................................................................ 14,434 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase.................................. None Interest-bearing demand notes (notebalances) issued to the U.S. Treasury and other liabilities for borrowed money....................................................................................................................... None Mortgage indebtedness and liability for capitalize leases...................................................................... None All other liabilities.................................... 246 TOTAL LIABILITIES (excluding subordinated notes and debentures)............................................................18,755 Subordinated notes and debentures................................................................................................................. None - EQUITY CAPITAL — None None .......................... No. Shares outstanding 90,010 No. shares authorized No. shares outstanding 90,010...................................................... (par value) 450 Surplus..................................................................................................................................................................... 500 Undivided profits and reserve for contingencies and other capital reserves........................................ 1.479 TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL...................................................................................................................................... 2,429 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL...................................................................................................... 21,184 Preferred stock Common stock — MEMORANDA — Amounts outstanding os o' report date: Standby letters of credit, total.......................................................................... None Time certificates of deposit in denominations of $100,600 or more................................................... 339 Other time deposits in amounts of $100,000 or more............................................................................. None Average for 30 calendar days (or calendar month) ending with report date: TOTAL DEPOSITS.......................................................................................................................................... 24,402 ROTE: $500,000 U.S. Cevernmeut Securities in the foregoing statement are pledged to secure Public Deposits bchdtag $13,000 of the Treasurer of the State of Wchigaa as required by Um. We, the undersigned directors attest the correct­ I, Marian K. Wurm, Cashier of the above-named ness of this statement of resources and liabilities. bank do hereby declare that this Report of Con­ We declare that it has been examined by us, and dition is true and correct to the best of my know­ to the best of our. knowledge and belief is'true ledge and belief. and correct. Directors...Robert W. Sherwood Marian K. Wurm Dennis Cleveland January 26, 1983 Jack Echtinaw Cwnoiktatnl liepart at Cendltioa of Hastings City Bank of Hastings in the State st Michigan, and its Domestic Subsidiaries, at the dose of business an Dacembar 31,1982. Published in occordonce with o coll mode by the commissioner of the Flnonclol Institutions Bureau pursuant to the provisions of Section 223 of the banking code of 1969. Barry County Board of Commissioners JANUARY 25. 1983 SECOND DAY — FORENOON The regular meeting ol the Barry County Board of Commissioners wo* called to order January 25. 1983 , 9:30 a.m. by Chairman Paul Kiel. Roll cali taken, seven (7) members present. Coleman. Gordon. Hammond. Hoore. Kiel. Landon. McKelvey. At the beginr.ina ike meeting all present stood ond pledged allegiance to the Flog. Moved by Coleman, support by McKelvey to approve lhe January II. 1983 minutes os mailed. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Hammond to ap­ prove the Agendo as corrected. Motion carried. Various correspondence was rood to lhe Board by Chairman Kiel. Moved by Hoore. support by Hammond lhat Richard Landon be reappointed to lhe Jordon Lake Board, one year term. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond lhat a letter be sent to the Gun Lake Chamber of Com­ merce reference the support of the Board of Com­ missioners for the Gun Lake Winter Festival. Feb­ ruary 4. 5. 6. 1983. Motion carried. The matter of the board minutes being published in shortened form was referred to lhe Judicial service* Committee. Winifred Keller. Planning Director, reported on a rezoning request in Orangeville Township. Circle Pines Homestead Cooperative. The Planning Com­ mission recommended to the Board ol Commission­ er* .'hat the rezoning request be denied. Moved by Colemon, support by Hoare that the rezoning re­ quest be referred to the County Development Committee. Motion carried. Winifred Keller, Planning Director, present red the Planning Department's 1982 yearly report, ond a letter of resignation from Richard Wolf from the Planning and Zoning Commission effective January 24. 1983. Moved by Coleman, support by Gordon that the proposed fee schedule from the Planning Office be referred to the County Development Committee. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare to accept with regrets the resignation of Richard Wolf. Motion carried. The matter of filling the vacancy was referred to the County Development Committee. Chairman Kiel introduced Russell Stanton, Orangeville Township Supervisor, to the Board. Chairman Kiel asked for ony limited public com­ ment. There wo* no response from the public. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to ap­ prove the Criminal Claim*. $7,484.17. Motion car­ ried by unanimous roll coll. 1 Barry County Sheriff........... 2 Hostings Press, Inc.............. 3 Hastings Office Supplies .. . 4 Newhouse Equipment Co. .. 5 State of Michigan............... 6 Schiller, Inr.......................... 7 National Rifle Assoc............ 8 Mich. Sheriffs' Assoc.......... 9 International Business......... 10 Dictaphone.......................... 11 Barry Cleaners.................... 12 Extradition Transport......... 13 Allegan County Sheriff ... 14 Doug sAutv Service........... 15 Todd Automotive, lr~ .... 16 Hill Piston Auto Steres .... 17 Cadillac Overall Supply .... IB Gary Hartman...................... 19 Coppon Oil Company........... 20 Hastings Motor Ports......... 21 D&J Towing........................ 22 Barry County Jail............... 23 Bosley Pharmacy............... 24 Felpausch ............................. 25 Miner Supply Co.................. 26 Cinder Phormccy................. 1/ Pennock Hospital............... 28 Radiology Associates......... 29 Daniel R. Goie. D.D.S.......... 30 Hostings Orthopedic Ckn... 31 Borry County Lumber......... 32 Color Center......................... 55.84 390.69 55.62 888.00 124.19 20.15 40.00 70.00 109.00 895.00 342.00 715.00 8.37 25.96 81.74 171.22 8.00 102.20 25.00 58.90 35.00 84.43 16G.83 123.31 152.58 23.98 359.55 47125 347.00 67.00 34.50 4.00 State Charter No. 11 Mtar Amaris to Thomafe BPIto. M Dm. — ASSETS— 1. Cosh and due from depository institutions (From Schedule C, Item 6)................................................ p 2. U.S. Treasury securities............................................................................................................. 3. Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations................................ 4. Obligations of States and political subdivisions in the United States (From Schedule B, item 2, Column E)........................................................................................................... 5. All other securities...................................................................................................................... 6. Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell.................... 7. a. Loans, Total (excluding unearned income) (From Schedule A, Hen 10).............. 21 23,332 b. Less: Allowance for possible loan losses.....................................................22 300 c. Loans, Net................................................................................................................................. 8. Lease financing receivables....................................................................................................... 9. Bank premises, furniture and fixtures, and other assets representing bank premises .. 10. Real estate owned other than bonk premises....................................................................... 12 13 $10,500 6,794 705 14 15 16 7,277 None 6,250 23 24 25 26 11. All other assets (Front ScheduleG, hern 3)...................................................................................................... 3, 12. TOTAL ASSETS (sum ofiteiml thru 11)............................ ’................................................................ 32 23,032 None 1,372 32 1,090 57,052 33 6,634 — LIABILITIES — 13. Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations (from Schedule F. Hom 1, Col. A) 14. Time and savings deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations (From Schedule F, item 1, Columns B& C).................................................................................................... 15. Deposits of United States Government (FromSchedule F, item 2, CdumraA&B&O........................ 16. Deposits of States and political subdivisions in the United States (From Schedule F, item 3, Columns A 4 8 A C)................................................................................................ 17. All other deposits (FranScheduleF, hem4, columns A&BBC).............................................................. 18. Certified and officers' checks (From Schedule F, items, Column A)...................................................... 19. Total Deposits (sum of Horns 13 thru 18).............................................................................................. a. Total demand deposits (Fran Schedule F, hern 6, Column A)........................................ 44 8,368 b. Total time and savings deposits (FromSchoduteF, Ham6, Columns BA Q............... 45 41,532 20. Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase......... 21. Interest-bearing demand notes (note balances) issued to the U.S. Treasury and other liabilities for borrowed money..................................................................................... 22. Mortgage indebtedness and liability for capitalized leases........ ......................... ..... 23. All other liabilities (FranSchedule H, itom 3)..................................................................................... 24. TOTAL LIABILITIES (excluding subordinated notes and debentures) (wn of Haro 19 ftn.23) .. 25. Subordinated notes and debentures....................................................................................... ^4 35 35 41 42 43 36,237 602 6,239 None 188 49,900 46 None 51 52 53 5J 55 None None 1,164 51,064 None - EQUITY CAPITAL 26. Preferred stock a. No. shares outstanding 27. Common Stock a. No. shares authorized 56 61 None ........................ (par value) 63 135,360............................................. 28. Surplus............................................................................................................................................. 55 29. Undivided profits ond reserve for contingencies and other capital reserves............... 66 30. TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL (ue. of Hen. 26 tkrv 29).................................................................. 71 31. TOTAL LIABILITIES ANO EQUITY CAPITAL (uwn of Hem 24,25 and 30)....................................... 72 32. MEMORANDA DEPOSITS OF STATE MONEY - MICHIGAN (Included to Item 16) 1. Amounts outstanding as of report date: a. Standby letters of credit, total................................................................................................ 74 b. Time certificates of deposits in denominations of $100,000 or more (included in Schedule F, Col. C)............... ...................................................................................... 75 c. Other time deposits in amounts of $100,000 or more (included in Schedule F, Col. C) ... 76 2. Average for 30 calendar days (or calendar month) ending with report date: a. Total deposits (corresponds to item 19 above).......................................................................... None 1,354 1,878 2,756 5,988 57,052 5 None 3,203 372 49,860 MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE James R. Veldman We. the undersigned directors, attest the correct­ ness of this report of condition and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the applicable instructions and is true ond correct. Directors ... Marvin Smith Marshall H. Coak James R. Wiswell 55.84 390.69 55.62 888.00 124.19 20.15 40.00 70.00 109.00 895.00 342.00 715.00 8.37 25.96 81.74 171.22 8.00 102.20 25.00 58.90 35.00 84.43 160.83 123.31 152.58 23.98 359.55 47.25 347.00 67.00 34.50 4.00 33 Professional Gym, Inc.......... 34 Barry Co. Rood Commission. 35 Hastings Sanitary Serv .... 36 Stole of Michigan................ 37 Doug's Auto Service........... 38 Daryl luedecking................ limitations and The period ol time allowed for redemption * one (I) year from the dote of sole. DATED; Decembor26. <982 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICHIGAN BY: RitoL. Repko Howard & Howard 407 Kalamazoo Building Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616) 382-1483 22.60 266.81 72.00 810.00 307.45 379,00 22.60 266.81 72.00 810.00 _307.45 . 379,00 7.484.17 7,484.17 Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to transfer $25,000 from General Fund to Social Welfare 42. Medical Caro Facility. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman that the meeting lime and place of the Finance Committee be posted on the bulletin board by the Clerk’s Office. Motion carried. Dr. Larkin. Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment. presented information on the Health Depart­ ment's functions. 1983 budget, future goals, etc. Moved by Landon, support by Hoore to approve the purchase of o lawnmower for the custodial department from True Value Hardware. $124.99. Courthouse & Grounds budget. 101-265-936. grounds core ond maintenance. Roll coll vote, seven (7) yeas. Coleman. Gordon. Hammond. Hoore. Kiel, London. McKelvey. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Hammond that the request Io purchase vacuum cleaners be refer­ red to the Property Committee with Power to Act. Mallon carried. Moved by Hoare. support by Coleman that the pipes on the east and west ends of the Courthouse be removed and copped by the Viking Corporation at a cost of $170.00. to be paid from Courthouse & Grounds budget, building repairs. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by McKelvey that the Property Committee be given Power to Act in completing work on the Stamm Building, the costs to be paid from General Building fund. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare that the Coun.y Clerk's 1982 report be received and placed on file. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman that if the Clerk's report need be pub­ lished. the Finance Committee be authorized to instruct the Clerk to publish lhe report. Motion carried. Meeting recessed from 11:37 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. tor lunch. The afternoon meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners was called to order January 25. 1983. 1:00 p.m. by Chairman Paul Kiel. Roll call taken, seven j7) members present. Cole­ man, Gordon. Hammond, Hoare. Kiel, Landon. McKelvey. Moved by Hoore. support by Hammond to adopt the following resolution. RESOLUTION 13 2 BE IT RESOLVED. That non-Commtssioner appoint­ ees of the Board of Commissioners and Commis­ sioners' designated representatives attending meetings as a representative of the Barry County Board of Commissioners be allowed per diems at the same rote to which Commissioners would be entitled. Paul Kiel. Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Paul Kiel, Chairman Normal E. Thaler. Barry County Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN) (SS COUNTY OF BARRY) I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct statement of the official proceedings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners at their January 25, 1983 regular meeting. Debbie S. Baker, Deputy Clerk Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Joe Lukasiewicz, Soil Conservation Services, appeared before the Board and spoke reference the Small Watershed Project for Mud Creek in Barry County. Moved by Hoare, support by Landon that a letter of support be sent to Jim Fish. Chairman of the Barry Soil 8 Waler Deportment, reference the small watershed project. RoirSoTTvote. seven (7) yea*. Coleman. Gordon, Hammond. Hoore, Kiel. London. McKelvey. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman, to file all correspondence. Motion carried. Jock Lenz, Chairman o* the Barry County Rood Commission, appeared before the Board reference use of the County appropriation for 1983, federal aid monies. State gas tax, etc. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey that the report be received and placed on file. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Gordon to auth­ orize any Commissioners who wish to attend the MAC conference in Lansing February 13, 14, and 15. 1983, with oil necessary expense: paid from Commissioner's budget. Roll call vote, seven (7) yeas, Coleman. Gordon. Hammond. Hoare, Kiel. Landon. McKelvey. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Hammond to recess to February 8, 1983. 9:30 a.m. or lhe Call of the Choir. Motion carried and meeting adjourned January 25, 1983. 1:50 p.m. Paul Kiel, Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners The real estate mortgage given by JAMES R. JOHNSON ond AAARION L. JOHNSON, hus­ band and wife, to THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICHIGAN. 107 North Grove, Delton. Michigan, under date of February 10. 1977, and recorded February 14,1977, in Liber 229. Page 785. in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, is in default. The amount claimed to be due thereon at the date of this Notice, for principal, interest and late charges is the sum of Thirty Six Thousand Five Hundred Eight ond Twenty One Cents ($36,508.21) and no NOTICE OF MORTGAGE proceedings have been institut­ FORECLOSURE SALE ed to recover the debt now re­ Default having been made in maining secured by said mort­ the conditions of a certain mort­ gage or any part thereof. NOW. THEREFORE, notice is gage. made the 22nd day of hereby given that by virtue of April. 1975. executed by RUSSELL the power of sale contained in R. TALBOT and ELLA M. TALBOT, said mortgage and the statutes husband ond wife, os mort­ gagors. to the HASTINGS SAVin such case made and provided, said mortgage will be foreclosed INGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan corporation, doing by sale of the premises describ­ ed therein at public auction to business at Hastings, Michigan, as mortgagee, and recorded in the highest bidder, at the North the Office of lhe Register of entrance to the Barry County Deeds for Barry County, Michi­ Court Building. 206 West Court gan, on April 23. 197$, in Liber Street. Hastings. Michigan, that 222 of mortgages, on page 609, being the place of holding the on which mortgage there is Circuit Court for said county, on claimed to be due ond unpaid at February 14, 1983. at 2:00 in the the dale of this Notice Two afternoon. Eastern Standard Thousand One Hundred FortyTime, lor the purpose of satisfy­ nine and 76/100 ($2,149.76) ing the amount* due on said Dollars lor principal and interest, mortgage plus interest at 9’/>% no suit or proceeding at low or per annum, together with the in equity having been instituted legal costs, statutory attorney's to recover the debt, or any part fees and also any taxes and of the debt, secu'ed by said insurance that said mortgagee mortgage, and the power of does pay on or prior to the dote sale in said mortgage contained of said sale. having become operative by The premises to be sold at reasen of default. said sole ore situated in the Notice is hereby given that on Township of Barry. County of Friday. February 25. 19B3. at Barry. State of Michigan, and 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at described as follow*the East front door of the Court­ A parcel of lond in the Northeast house m the City of Hastings, '/« of the Southwest % ©‘ Section that being the place for holding 1. T 1 N, R 9 W. described as: the Circuit Court for the County Commencing at -he intersection of Barry, there will be offered of the centerline of P'f*r Road for sale and sold to the highest ond Gurd Rood, thence south­ bidder, at public auction or ven­ erly along the center of Gurd due, for the purpose of satis­ Road, 80 rod*, thence Westerly fying the amounts due ond and perpendicular to Gurd Road, unpaid upon said mortgage 26 rod*, thence Northerly ar.d together with interest thereon parallel to Gurd Road. 36 rods, at nine (9%) per cent per an­ thence Easterly and parallel to Piter Rood. 8 rod*, thence num. and as otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with Northerly and parallel to Gurd the legal costs ond charges of Rood. 44 rod* to center of Pifer Rood, thence Easterly along sale, including the attorney lees center of Pifer Rood 18 rod* os provided by law and in said more or less to place to begin­ mortgage, the lond* and pre­ ning. mises in said mortgages men­ tioned and described as follows. Subject to any and all conditions, restrictions, I, Jnmes R. Veldman. Vice Pres. & Cashier, of the above-named bonk do hereby declare that this report of condition has been prepared in confor­ mance with the applicable instructions, ond is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE OF LETTING OF DRAIN CONTRACT AND REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS LEGAL NOTICES REPORT OF CONDITION Lot 378 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A.3240 C. L. (1948) Section 600.3240 is six (6) months. Dated: Jonuary25. 1983 Richard H. Show(P20304) Attorney for Hastings Savings A Loon 215 South Church Street Hasting*. Michigan 49058 (2-24) NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given that pursuant to a Judg­ ment of Foreclosure entered by the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on the 17th day of December, 1962, in favor of NORMAN D. HUNTER. Plaintiff in said cause, against ELWIN L. EPLER ond VIRGINIA EPLER, husband * wife, jointly ond severally. Defendants in said cause. I shall offer for sale to the highest bidder at a public auction to be held at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, on the 11th day of February. 1983, at 2:00 p.m in the afternoon, all that certain piece or parcel of land situated and being in the Town­ ship of Assyria. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows: The Northwest V* of the North­ east '/* of Section 13, Town 1 North. Range 7 West. Assyria Township. Barry County. Mich­ igan. Doted: January 6. 1983 NORVAL E. THALER. Barry County Clerk DEBBIES. BAKER, Deputy Clerk 2-10 PARKER DRAIN Notice is. hereby, given lhat I, Audrey Burdick. County Drain Commissioner of the County of Barry. State ol Michigan, will, on the 16th day of February. 1983. at the County Drain Com­ missioner's Office in the City of Hostings, in the County of Barry. proceed to receive sealed bids until 11:00 o'clock in the forenoon of that day. when bids will be opened ond publicly announced for tho construction of a certain drain known ond designated os the Parker Drain located and established in the Township ol Carlton. Said drain will be let in one sec­ tion as set forth in the pions. This Notice of Letting, lhe plan*, specifications and bid proposal shall be considered a part of the Contract. The following items will be re­ quired and a Contract let for some: 1. Open Drain - 54 rods 2. Tile Drain - 18" - 49 rods ond other related work to com­ plete lhe Drain a* specified. Said job will be let in accordance with the diagram now on file with the other papers pertaining to said Drain, in the office of the County Drain Commissioner of th> County of Barry which reference may be had by all parties interested, and bids will be made ond received accord­ ingly. Contracts will be made with the lowest responsible bidder giving adequate security for the performance of the work, in the sum then ond there to be fixed by us. reserving to ourselves the right to reject ony and all bids, and if no satis­ factory sealed bids are received, we reserve the right to proceed immediately after the rejection of sealed bids, and at the same time and place and without further notice to let the contract by open bidding, like­ wise reserving the right to reject ony and all such open bids and to adjourn such letting to such time and place as wo shall publicly announce. The dote for the completion of such contract, ond the terms of payment, therefore, shall ond will be announced at the time and place of letting Any person desiring to bid on the above mentioned work will be required to deposit with the Drain Com­ missioner a certified chock or Its equivalent to the amount of 5% of Bid Dollars as a guaran­ tee that he will enter into con­ tract and furnish the required bond as prescribed by law. The checks of all unsuccessful bid­ ders will be returned after con­ tracts are awarded. All bids must be made on bidding blanks furnished by tho Drain Commissioner. All excavations LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE OF LETTING OF DRAIN CONTRACT AND REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS KAECHELE DRAIN Notice is, hereby, given that I, Audrey Burdick. County Drain Commissioner of the County ol Barry. State of Michigan, will, on the 16th day of February, 1983, at the County Drain Com­ missioner's Office in the City of Hastings, in the County of Barry, proceed to receive sealed bids until 11:00 o'clock in the fore­ noon of that day, when bids will be opened ond publicly announ­ ced for the construction of a cer­ tain drain known and designated as the Kaechele Drain located and established in the Township of Thomapple. Said drain will be lot in one section as set forth in the plans. This Notice of Letting, the plans, specifications and bid proposal snail be considered a port of the Contract. The following items will be re­ quired and a Contract let for same: 1. Open Drain - 300 rods 2. Form Crossing - 36 1 .f. - 42" RCP and other related work to complete the Drain as specified. Said job will bo let in accor­ dance with the diog.om now on file with the other papers per­ taining to said Drain, in the office of the County Drain Com­ missioner of the County of Barry which refe>once may be had by all parties interested, and bid* will be made and received accordingly. Contracts will be mode with the lowest respon­ sible bidder giving adequate security for the performame of the work, in the um then and there to be fixed by us, reser­ ving to ourselves the right to reject any and all bids, and if no satisfactory sealed bids are received, we reserve the right to proceed immediately after the rejection of sealed bids, and at the some time ond place and without further notice to let the contract by open bidding, like­ wise reserving the right to reject any and all such open bids and to adjourn such letting to such time ond place as we shall publicly announce. The date for the completion of such contract, ond the terms of payment, therefore, shall and wul be announced at the time ond place of Utting. Any person desirinn »o bid on the above mentioned work will be required to deposit with the Drain Com­ missioner a certified check or its equivalent to the amount of 5% of Bid Dollars as o guarontract and furnish the required bond as prescribed by law. The checks of all unsuccessful bid- tracts ore awarded. All blds must be made on bidding blanks furnished by the Drain shall bo bid by the rod or lump sum ond not by the cubic yard. Notice is further, hereby, given that on the 8th day ol March. 1983, al the County Drain Com­ missioners Office in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, for all properties in Barry County, or at such other time and place, thereafter, to which I. the Drain Commissioner aforesaid, may adjourn the same, the appor­ tionment for benefits and the lands comprised within the Drain Special Assessment Dis­ trict. ond the apportionments, thereof, will be subject to review for one day. from 9:00 o'clock in the forenoon. At said review the computation of costs for said Drain will, also, be open for inspection by any parlies interested. The following is a description of the several tracts or parcels of lond constituting the Specie* Assessment District of said Drain, viz: SECTION 19 TheSE % and the South ’/«, of the East %. of theNE'4. SECTION 20 The South %. of the NW1/, and theSW'/a. SECTION 29 The West. of the NW'/*. Now. therefore, all unknown and non-resident persons, owners and persons interested In the above described lands, and you County Clerk or Barry County County Rood Commission of Barry County Supervisor of Carlton Township Michigan Department of Transportation are, hereby, notified that at the time and place aforesaid, or at such other time and place, thereafter, to which said letting may be adjourned, we shall proceed to receive bids for the construction of said "Parker Drain", in lhe manner, herein­ before. staled: and. oiso, that at such time and place as stated aforesaid from 9:00 o'clock in the forenoon until 4:30 o’clock In the afternoon, the appor­ tionment for benefits and the land comprised within the Parker Drain Special Assessment Districts will be subject to review. And you ond each of you. owners and persons interested in the aforesaid lands are. hereby, cited to a-spear at the time and place of such review­ ing of apportionments as afore­ said. ana be heard with respect to such special assessments and your Interests in relation, thereto, if you so desii e. Doled this 1 st day of February A.D. 1963 Audrey R. Burdick, Drain Commissioner County of Barry (2-10) Commissioner. All excavations shall be bid by the rod or lump sum and not by the cubic yard. Notice Is further, hereby, given that on the Sth day of AAorch, 1983. at the County Drain Com­ missioners Office in the City of Hostings. County of Barry, for all properties in Barry County, or at such other time and place, thereafter, to which I, the Drain Commissioner aforesaid, may adjourn the same, the appor­ tionment for benefits and the lands comprised within the Drain Special Assessment Dis­ trict. and the apportionments, thereof, will be subject to review for one day. from 9:00 o'clock in the forenoon. At sold review the computation of costs for said Drain will, also, be open for Inspection by any parties interested. The following Is a description of the several tracts or parcels of land constituting the Special Assessment District of said Drain, viz: SECTION 19 TheEast !4. of lheSE'4. SECTION 20 The South 16, except the East 660.0 feet, thereof. SECTION 29 The East %, exceot the SW '4. of the SW’4. SECTION 30 The East 170 acres, of the North %. Now. therefore, all unknown and non-resident persons, owners and persons interested In the above descriued lands, □nd you County Clerk of Barry County County Rood Commission of Barry County Supervisor of Thornapple Township ore. hereby, notified that at the time and place aforesaid, or at such other time and place, thereafter, to which said letting may be adjourned, we thall proceed to receive bids for .the construrtion of said "Koect._le Drain", In the manner, herein­ before. stated; and, also, that at such time and place as stated aforesaid from 9:00 o'clock in the forenoon until 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon, the appor­ tionment for benefits and the land comprised within the Kaechele Drain Special Assessment Districts will be subject to review. And you ond each of you, owners and persons interested in the aforesaid lands ore, nereby, cited to appear at the time ond place of such review­ ing of apportionments as afore­ said. and be heard with respect to such special assessments and your interests in relation, thereto, if you so desire. Doted this 1 day of February A.D. 1983 Audrey R. Burdick, Drain Commissioner County of Barry (2-10) What’s happening? If you see news in the making, call the BANNER, and let us know... 948-8051 , �The Nestings Banner. Thursday. February 3. 1983 — Page 7 LEGAL • NOTICES • Prairieville Township Planning Commission NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROP ERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWN­ SHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE SARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thot a public hearing concerning pro­ posed text and map amend­ ments to the Prairieville Town­ ship Zoning Ordinance will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on Tuesday. March 1. 1983. at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Prairie­ ville Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Rood, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed amendments to the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed amendment of lhe definitions of "Building". "Dwelling". "Duplex", "Dwell­ ing. Multiple Family". "Dwelling. Single Family". "Dwelling. Two Family". Mobile Home". "Mobile Home Pork". "Recre­ ational Vehicle". "Tent", and "Travel Trailer Park"', and lhe repeal of the definitions of "Foundation' and "Modular Home", so os to provide com non regulation? and standards to control site-built homes, mob<lo homes, and premonufactured or pre-cut homes located outside of mobile home parks. 2. The proposed amendment of Section 4.3 pertaining to the temporary occupancy of recre­ ational vehicles and tents for recreational purposes so as to delete reference to mobile homes and so as to set forth the conailions unde; which such temporary occupancy may occur. 3. The proposed amendment of Section 4 12 to require minimum construction standards far additions to mobile homes within the Town­ ship. 4. The proposed repeal of Section 4.21 pertaining to the use of accessory buildings os dwellings. 5. The proposed amendment of Section 6.0 (B) (3) (b) so os to eliminate the reference to Section 4.21 contained therein. 6. The proposed amendment of Section 6.6(5) by the addition of a new subsection "o" to allow individual mobile homes failing to satisfy the criteria for "single­ family dwelling" as a special land use In the "A" Agricultur­ al District zoning classification. 7. The proposed amendment of Section 6.6(C) (4) pertaining to minimum lot size in the "Az Agricultural District zoning classification. 0. The proposed amendment of Section 6.4(B) so os to allow veterinarian climes os a special land use in the "C-i ’ Rural Area Convenience Commercial Dis­ trict zoning classification. 9. The proposed amendment of Section 4.25 pertaining to the conditions and standards under which household and nonhouse­ hold type animal*, may be kept within the Township. 10. The proposed odoprion of Section 6.18 to provide that a mobile home which is a lawful .ton-conforming use may not be replaced with another mobile home unless the replacement conforms with all applicable standards contained in the Township Zoning Ordinance. 11. The proposed amendment of Section 6.0(C) (5). 6.1(C) (5). 6.4(C) (3). and 6.6(C) (5) so as to require a minimum floor area of 840 square feet for single-family dwellings in the "Single Family. Low Density Residential". "R2". "C-I". and "A" Agricultural zoning classifications. 12. The proposed repeal of Section 6.6(D) and the proposed adoption of Section 4.33 pertain­ ing to minimum standards for private roads. 13. The propose repeal of Section 6.6(B) (4) and the pro­ posed adoption of a new Section 4.34 pertaining to minimum access requirements for parcels of land. 14. The proposed amendment of Sections 3.1(42) and 4.19 so as to allow, under specified conditions, home occupations in a detached accessorv building on residential premises. 15. The proposed amendment of Sections 6 0(B) (3) and 6.6(B) (5) so as to allow os a special land use in the "Single Family. Low Density. Residential" Dis­ trict and the "A" Agricultural District zoning classifications the temporary occupancy of an accessory building. mobile home, or partially completed permanent dwelling during the period of construction or reconstructionof a permanent dwell­ ing upon the premises. 16. The proposed rezoning, upon the application of Willis Aukerman. of an approximately 4.3 acre parcel of land located at the northeast intersection of Milo Road and Burrows Road within the Township from an existing A Agricultural District zoning classification to a "P-2" Semi-Public Land zoning classification. 17. The proposed zoning of all thot land in the southeast fraction one-quaiter of Land Section 2 lying westerly of Porker Road ond southerly of water's edge to lhe "A" Agri­ cultural District zoning classifi­ cation. 18. The proposed rezoning from ar. existing "A" Agricul­ tural District zoning classification to a "R-2" Single Family and Two Family Medium Density. Residential District zoning class­ ification of on approximately 42-acre parcel of land located immediately west of the State Technical Institute and having a frontage of approximately 1.139 feet on the south side of Pine Lake Road within the Township. 19. The proposed zoning Io the "R-2” Single Family and Two e ..... Density. Family Medium Residential District zoning classification of an approximately 3.25 acre area of land located along Southgate Drive adjacent to the west side of Southgate Plot within the Township. The properties within this area proposed for such zoning are. according to Prairie­ ville Township tax assessment records, presently owned by Marvin ana Denise Tjalma and by Patricia A Guilfoyle. 20. The proposed zoning Io the “R-2” Single Family and Two Family. Medium Density. Rest dentiol District zoning classif­ ication of all that land located south of Pine Lake Rood in Land Section 6 in the Township, excepting the islands in Pine Lake Number 2 and also except­ ing that land in the aforemen­ tioned area which is presently zoned in the "R-5" Mobile Home Parks. Residential District zoning classification. 21. The proposed rezoning from the "A" Agricultural Dis­ trict zoning classification to the "R-2" Single Fomlly ond Two Family Medium Density Residen­ tial District zoning classification of an approximately three acre parcel of land located at the southwest intersection of Lindsay Rood and Breezy Point Drive within the Township. Said property is. according to Prair­ ieville Township tax assessment records, currently owned by Ms. Noreen Nichols. 22. The proposed zoning of Island Plat within the Township to the "R-2" Single Family and I wo Family Medium Density Residential District zoning class­ ification. 23. Such other ond further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE ________ FURTHER NOTICE thot lhe proposed tent­ ative texts of the zoning amend­ ments to be considered, includ­ ing the Land Use Master Plan mop and the Township Zoning Map, may be examined al the Prairieville Township Holl lo­ cated at 10115 South Norris Rood within the Township from and offer the publication of this notice and until and including the day of said hearing and may further he examined at said hearing to determine the exact nature of the foregoing matters. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and »he Township Board reserve the right to moke changes in the proposed master plan and zon­ ing tentative _ amendment:, ___________and _______ t .... .. ... texts ot or following the public hearing. All persons are invited to be present for comments and sug­ gestions at the foregoing public hearing. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armintrout. Secretory Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 (616)623-2664 2-24 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY JUDITH LYNN JEFFERY. Plaintiff. RICHARD DON JEFFERY. Defendant. ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 82-619-CK Bruce W. Gee (P-23696) Attorney for Plaintiff. At a session of said Court held in the Circuit Courtrooms in the City of Hastings, Michigan, this 22nd day of December. 1982. PRESENT. Honorable Hudson E. Deming. Circuit Judge. On the 22nd day of December. 1982. on action was filed by JUDITH LYNN JEFFERY. Plaintiff. against RICHARD DON JEFFERY. Defendant in this Court for en­ forcement of the property divi­ sions of a divorce decree. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. RICHARD DON JEFFERY, shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by low on or before the 28th doy of March 1983 Failure to comply with this Order in a«Judgment r’"4 willii rwsuit —•■<•... i..4 —• by Default against such Defen­ dant for relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. Hudson E. Deming. Circuit Judge Drafted by: Bruce W. Gee (P-23696) Attorney for Plaintiff. 215 South Church Street (2-17) Hastings. Ml. 49058 The days and times of Irving Charlton PART SIX THE BARN by Keith Mead As the early settlers came to this country, those who wished to make a living from the land by farming had to have certain buildings to live in and store food for themselves and the animals they raised. In this area of the country, where severe winters are common, it was very necessary to have warm houses and barns. As a farmer became able, he would build a large barn, adequate to store large amounts of “loose” hay that also had a granary, often in the upper part of the barn on the second floor. A farmer getting started in those days was more concerned about an adequate bam than a house. As was then said, “A barn will build a house, but a house won't build a barn.” The barn was the center of the farm ac­ tivity. In addition to the large high hay storage, there was usually a basement where there were horse stalls, cow stanchions, calf pens and feed bins. In later years, silos were added and milk houses, equipped to cool milk or separate cream for butter, etc. There was always work to do about the barn, calf pens to clean and bed with straw from a stack or straw shed near the barn. When you need Announcements Name Cards Memory Books Jewelry Party Supplies Seeds! Taxpayers with tax questions can call a new 24hour, 7-days a week telephone recorded tax in­ formation service, called Tele-Tax, provided by the Internal Revenue Service. The service is offered in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and Lansing. To use Tele-Tax, a tax­ payer calls the local Tele­ Tax number found in the tax package, Tele-Tax brochure, and in free IRS Publication 910. “Taxpayers Guide to Infromation and I RS Assitance.” By punching in the appropriate tape num­ bers, the taxpayer hears the tax information message he or she wants. Taxpayers without access to the tape topics and their corresponding tape number, can hear a listing of the tapes by following the recording instructions. Publication 910 is available by using the order ______ b form in _the tax package, or bv writins to P O Box 6950 ™ Wnlin* !?. “y. _ “OX 6S?°* Florence, KY 41042 or by calling the IRS forms number, 1-800-482-0828. The free Tele-Tax Brochure is available at many local banks and libraries. Publication 910 and the Tele-Tax Brochure also have a Complete list of the topics covered by the tapes. Tele-Tax began operating January 3, 1963 and con­ tinues year-round. The phone number for the Tele­ Tax system in Kalamazoo is <616 ) 343-0255. If a taxpayer calls from outside the local dialing area of any Tele-Tax number there will be a long­ distance charge. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway Hastings. Michigan Part-time receptionist, billing Robert Martin owned it, piror to Irving Charlton buying it from him in the early 1920s. That barn had a laminated rafter roof made by placing l”x2” stips of elm or ash in a fixture or form and nailing them to make a curved 6” rafter; certainly a lot of nailing. That barn was a plank bam, meaning planks were spiked together to make the frame rather than using “hewn” timber frame as done on the barn by the stone house. Using an “adz” hewing and pinning timber was an art in itself that is no longer used. All large timber joints for posts, braces, purlines, etc. were tenoned and mortised and bored for hardwood pins about 1^” in diameter. This was a long laborious process by hand tools that paid perhaps 35 cents an hour. William Gillespie built some 15 barns around the country and his own in the mid1920s. He built many houses, including one for Dr. Charles McIntyre in Woodland, which still stands. Dr. McIntyre was a local doctor for many years. The last large gambrel roof bam built in this area were Shirley Slocum’s, built in the late '20s on Martin Rd., and Roland Barry’s on State Road, which was a beautiful large barn built by Fred Lenington in 1930. Andy Kennedy’s bam was built that same year on State Road. Those large bams had one thing in com­ mon being high, lightning was always a threat to them. Many were equipped with lightning rods which afford some degree of protection. However fire, always a hazard, and wind have ruined many of them. Spontaneous combustion of hay or ensilage has burned many a good barn. Kerosene lanterns were a danger also. The barn on the Charlton farm by the stone house stood for about 75 years, but due to standing empty and misuse, it fell or blew down in the mid-70s. To me, it was like losing an old friend. The barn on the 160-acre farm west burned one cold windy day in the mid-70s, also. They were certainly relics of bygone days, but were no longer needed as barns. Those days of the smaller home-like farms and insurance clerk for area physician's office. Write: Box 802... Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml. 49058 have given way to large computerized businesses and the fun has been taken out of farming, at a more leisurely, neighborly pace as it used to be. In those days when threshing, filling silo or buzzing wood, one would trade work with the neighbors and all worked together and had those wonderful country home-cooked meals. A powerful modem tractor or combine or chopper may do the job a lot faster, but they are surely a cold companion or friend compared to those crews of friends and neighbors in those early days of and with Irving Charlton. By way of interest, part of the J-Ad Graphics printing department is housed in a remodelled barn. As I earlier wrote, Joe Messinger was a master carpenter and built many houses and barns throughout the country. Joe was unique in that he had a pipe fashioned to go in his pocket. From it ran a rubber hose, which he wrapped around his neck and putting the "bit” in his mouth he would smoke it His wife was named Josephine and she also smoked a pipe. I was very young then but saw her over at Aunt Amy Ann Varney’s many years ago, rocking and smoking her pipe, and we called her “Aunt Joe". The Troxels were also carpenters in the area in those days. Sam and Solomon Varney also were and they built the Stoney Point Church after the old one burned, hit by lightning in 1914. William Troxel and his brother, Harvey Troxel, built a barn in 1912 for Arch Graves at “Stoney Point". They were paid to build it by receiving a “good gray horse”. Arch Graves was later the centurian in Hastings in 1956, being within a few months of 100 years old. As I earlier wrote, seeing Charlton’s barn fall down was like losing an old friend, as Fern and I had filled it with hay many times and used it fur several years. It was a friendly place and my son and daughter loved it, too, and wotted and played in it many days. However, it is like our friend, Irving, gone. Maple Valley Lions wrestling team loses to Bronson 42-18 Taxpayers to receive help from IRS tele-tax HELP WANTED GRADUATES If a neighbor, friend or someone in business were to come to a farm and inquire at the house as to where the owner was, he was usually, if not in the fields working or to town, “down to the barn”. On rainy or stormy days, there was always work to do in the barn, pens to clean, harnesses to mend, etc. It was often a meeting place for neighbor men and hired men to just sit around and discuss the horses, cows and other animals. The point I am attempting to convey is that a good barn was the center of farm life. There was not a more pleasant feeling than to go into a well stocked bar n full of good hay, and to hear the horses "nicker” or “whinney" as you came down the stairs. The cows all lying in clean straw and chewing their cuds were a beautiful sight. It was really nice to smell the hay and ensilage andknow all the animals were clean and well cared for, especially on a cold stormy winter day. On the Charlton farm north of the “stone house”, was a large high gambrel roof barn. They were then sometimes erroneously called hip roof barns but are gambrel roofs as a hip rafter comes in at a 45 degree angle to the peak or ridgeboard (not at all like a gambrel). In the early days, most hay was put up loose and took up much more space than baled or chipped hay, as done today. Stacking hay outside was never a good way, as no matter how well the top was covered, moisture would come up from the bottom and a lot of it would spoil. Therefore, large high barns were built, and track, hay cars, ropes and pulleys were arranged to unload hay driven on the barn floois. By using slings, hay forks and a horse pulling the sling, forkloads from the wagon would be raised and carried by the car to the hay mow desired. The laige double driveway bam on the Charlton farm was built by Joe Messinger, a master carpenter. William Gillespie and Otis Allerding were apprenticed to Joe when young men. Gillespie’s farm adjoins the Charlton farm on the east side. Will Gillespie built the barn on the west 160 acres when The Maple Valley wrestling team lost to Bronson 52-18 recently. Capturing wins for Maple Valley were Steve Cardenas, Dennis Gardner, and Pat Resseguie. Lion volleyball team falls to 0-6 standing Monday's decision by Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming closed the gate on the KAV-Co. landfill in Prairieville Township. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources claims that the dump is contaminating groundwater. Landfill closing, continued from page 1 Assistant Attorney General Hughes asked Ficsor if he would drink water from a test well near the landfill, to which Ficsor replied “I would be concerned...yes, probably.” KAV-Co. is a Kalamazoo-based consortium of refuse haulers. The primary stockholder in the company, Roy Valkama, owner of TriCity Disposal Co. and Commercial Waste Disposal Co., and Clarence Huizenga of Disposo-Waste and Michigan Disposal Service, were unavailable for comment. However, it has been reported that the company is planning an appeal. KAV-Co. was taken to court in Barry County in 1978 on charges of improper maintenance. The company pleaded guilty in May, 1979, to lesser charges of not covering refuse and not taking adequate measures “to contain blown dust and paper and not in­ ring the area is kept clean an orderly." The KAV-Co. site presently takes in 80 percent of Kalamazoo County’s refuse. It is expected that Monday’s ruling closing the company’s* 80 acre dumpsite will raise disposal rates for Kalamazoo County residents. It is believed that no refuse ser­ vices based in Barry County will be affected by the closing, although a few residents in the southern part of the county that are serviced by Kalamazoo-based companies may be affected. Roy Reck, Prairieville Township super­ visor, says he is pleased with the judge's decision. ‘‘We hope that once the suit takes place, and the decision comes for final closure, the corrective action will be taken for the damage that has occurred to the ground­ water - but that’s pretty far down the line at this point," says Reck. “No longer will corporations move in and take over land and do what they want with it...they’re under tight controls now, to try to prevent what's happened here and across the state.”. Reck says KAV-Co. owns two other parcels of land in Prairievile Township, each ad­ jacent to the original 80-acre site. He points out that the owners will have to comply fully with Act 641, along with even stricter township ordinances, if they wish to use that land as a dump. But he says he and other residents near the site hope that will not happen. “We’ve lived with a landfill long enough - we think it’s somebody else's turn now,” says Reck. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on FEBRUARY 11, 1983 ot 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall. Hastings, Michigan. Phone No. 9452468. The meeting is to consider the application from David and Edna Southern to use part of their building at 201 N. Broadway for automotive repairs. Said building does not conform to the Zoning Ordinance. Section 3.245 (2), (3). Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection ot the office of the City Clerk, City Hall. Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk Maple Valley’s young and inexperienced voUeyball team lost to Bronson 15-1 and 15-0 and Springfield 15-3, 15-8. The team falls to 0-6 with the losses. Lion coach Bill Christensen singled out setter Tari Swift and Dawn Hartwell for her defensive play in the matches. “We’re just lacking experience," said Christensen. “We don’t have many girls with varsity experience. It’s hard to win without that.” Chimney blamed in fire Officials blame an overheated fireplace and a metal chimney for a Jan. 27 blaze that caused $3,000 to a Hastings home. Firefighters say the fire at the Mike Smith home, 603 W. High St., started in a boxed in chimney. They estimate the damage to the house at $2,000, and contents $1,000. Subscribe Coach Chris Ricketts says Gardner at 17-5, and Ken Trumble at 8-8 have the best records on the team this season. ‘‘Right now we have six people out with the flu right now. We’d like to win a few matches, but right now its going to be hard for us,” said Ricketts. Barry-Eaton District Health Department Calendar of Events Barry Office: 110 West Center Street. Monday, Feb. 7 - Immunization Clinic, 8:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8 - Medicaid Screening, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 - W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; V.D. Clinic, 10 a.m. -12 noon and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 - W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 - W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Special Events: Childbirth preparation classes, seven weeks. Starts Feb. 3 through March 17. Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: $15, depending on ability to pay. Phone: 945-9516. to the NOTICE Hastings Banner Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Barry and Calhoun Intermediate Boards of Educa­ tion will be held at the Burry Intermediate office, 202 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan, on ... Telephone WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9,1983, at 7:30 P.M., 948-8051 ADVERTISEMENT for... BIDS The City of Hastings, Michigan will receive bids at the office of the Director of Public Services, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan until 10:00 A.M., Friday, February 11, 1983 for furnishing the following equipment: • One (1) 1983 Tandem Truck and box with a minimum G.V.W. rating of 45,000# • One (1) 1972 G.M.C. Tandem Truck offered for trade Complete specifications may be obtained at the above address. MICHAEL KLOVANICH Director of Public Services to consider the transfer of the following described properties, from the Hostings Area School District to the Pennf ield School District: Mr & Mrs. Hale R. Brown 5265 W. Drive North Battle Creek, Mi. 49017 Bedford Township, Section 1 W'/z of the % of the NW’/- Sec. 1 20 A. Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Shedd 323 Miller Battle Creek, Ml. 49017 COM AT A PT ON E & W 7- LI 660 FT W OF E 7POST, TH N 788 FT TO WAUBASCON CRK, TH WLY ALG CRK 930 FT, TH S 933 FT TO E & W 7- LINE TH E 892.3 FT TOPOB. COM AT A PT ON E & W 7- LI 1552.3 FT W OF E 7POST TH N 935 FT TO WAUBASCON, S 71 DEG 05 IN ALG CRK 185 FT, TH S 873 FT TO E & W 7- LI, TH E 175 FT TO POB. Charlo Palono 4701 Jones Road Battle Creek. Ml. 49017 Bedford Township, Sec. 2, T15. R8W BEG ON E & W % LINE 172.3 FT W OF E % POST, N 873 FT TO WAUBASCON CRK, S 23 DEG 08 IN W AL CRK 850 FT TO CTR WAUBASCON RD S 30 DEG 45 E ALG RD 145 FT TO % LINE E 299 FT TO G. �r The Hastings Banner. Thursday. February 3, 1983 Page 8 Hastings edges Lakewood in 81-69 overtime thriller Lakewood coach Mike Maciasz knew what was coming. He’d all ready seen it happen three times. Even though his team held a seemingly comfortable nine-point lead over Hastings with six minutes left in the game on Tuesday night, Maciasz knew his Vikings have had trouble holding leads late in games. And true to form, Maciasz watched in horror as the Saxons charged back, tied the game with four seconds left in regulation time, and then promptly blew the Vikings away in overtime to win a thriller, 81-69. “We played our game plan the way we wanted, but then we lost all control in the overtime,’’ said Maciasz, whose team lost for the fourth time in the latter stages of a contest. ‘The kids played their hearts out. and when you do that you’re usually rewarded with something other than this,” he lamented. On the other side of the coin, Hastings coach Dennis O’Mara said he was proud of the way his team refuced to buckle under “It was a big win for us. It was the first time all year we’ve comeback to beat somebody,” said O'Mara. "It was a credit to our kids. We needed a win like this.” It appeared the Vikings had the game won as they held their biggest lead of the night at 56-49 with 6:32 left in the fourth quarter. But the Saxons’ Mark Brown tossed in four baskets — two off huge steals by Bruce Marlin — and the lead was pared to 60-57 with 3:25 left. A three-second call gave Lakewood possession, but Bruce Hartman stole the ball for Hastings and fed it to Martin who scored to cut the lead to 60-59 with 2:05 remaining. After Lakewood's Tad Lubitz and Brown traded baskets, Brown fouled Randy Haze) with 51 seconds left. He missed the free throw, but Drew Howitt missed a Saxon field goal with 30 seconds left. Hazel was fouled again and this time hit the first shot to make it 63-61 He missed the second attempt, Hastings rebounded, and hurried the ball upcourt. The ball went to Brown, who hit a clutch 15footer with four seconds left to tie the game at 63-63. Lakewood’s Ken Corp flung up a 30-footer at the buzzer that spun out and the contest went to overtime. The extra three minute session was all Hastings Brown and Steve Conner each turned steals into baskets in the first 30 seconds and Hastings led 67-63. The first steal and basket by Brown was the first time the Saxons had led the entire game Lakewood had to foul and Brown sank two one-and-ones to make it 71-63 with 1:36 left. A Corp field goal was sandwiched around four more free throws by Brown and Hastings upped its lead to 73-67 with 1:20 left. Martin added three free throws and Conner one, and then Brown turned another steal into a basket and Hastings had all but wrapped things up at 79-67. Corp hit two free throws for Lakewood and Martin scored a basket off a steal in the last 30 seconds for the final 81-69 tally. O’Mara credited his team’s striking comeback to defense. He also noted the 10 of 13 free throws his team hit in the overtime. "Finally in the fourth quarter and over­ time we started playing defense with some intensity,” he said. Maciasz. on the other hand, lamented over missed opportunities that could have put the game out of reach. "We missed a lot of layups. We had our opportunities to put the game away and we didn’t do it,” said Maciasz. Individually for Hastings, Brown finished with 41 points in the game, 22 of those in the fourth quarter and overtime. Hartman chinped in 16 points and eight rebounds and Martin provided a big spark with eight key points. Hazel and Lubitz scored 18 points each to lead Lakewood while Corp had 15 and Dave Hilley 10. Hazel, held to only four field goals, led the rebounders with 14. Lakewood hit 22 of 51 field goal attempts as compared to 32 of 62 for Hastings. Lakewood hit 21 of 29 free throws, but was only six of 10 in the fourth quarter. Hastings was 17 of 27. The much bigger Lakewood team outrebounded the Saxons 40-21. Albion-Hastings game to top Friday’s cage action Ken Corp (35) drives in for a layup against Hastings. The Saxons took on 81-69 overtime decision. (Bonner pho!o) Shorthanded Middleville downs Maple Valley team, 80-64 dleville’s basketball team stopped Maple Valley for the second time this year, 80-64. The win ups Thomapple Kellogg's record to 10-2 while Maple Valley drops to 3-10 with its third straight loss. Middleville played the game without starters Dave Perry and Dave Van Sickle. Perry’s injury has been diagnosed as a stress fracture in his lower leg, while Van Sickle is suffering from a sprained ankle. Both have been averaging nearly 10 points per game this season. Despite the loss of the players, Mid­ dleville’s offense didn’t miss a beat. Chris Noah, subbing for Perry, tossed in 15 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Sophomore Steve Miller, also seeing more action because of the two injuries, added 14 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Brian Miller led Middleville with 25 points. He had 10 rebounds. Jeff Kerber had 14 points for the Trojans. Mickey Mahon, the Lion’s leading scorer at 16 points per game, led Maple Valley with 26 points. Jeff Hamilton added 19. the court," Middleville coach Skip Pranger said of the game. Pranger said field goal shooting (his team was 33 of 73 for 45 per cent) and rebounding (49-25 advantage) were the keys to the win. Maple Valley coach Jerry Reese said he thought his team, giving away a substantial height disadvantage, played relatively sound defense despite the 80 Middleville points. "We played good. I thought we played as hard as we could on defense, and I thought we shot well," he said. The Lions forced Middleville into 22 tur­ novers, while shooting 41 per cent (26 of 61) from the field. The height advantage put Maple Valley immediately into a hole. Using a 23-8 rebounding advantage, Middleville stormed to a 44-34 first half lead. Maple Valley kept picking away at the lead and finally had it down to six midway through the final period. But three straight Lion turnovers boosted the Trojan lead back to double digits and that finished Maple Valley. Delton loses to Mattawan Bruce Hartman (44) of Hastings takes a jumper against Lakewood. Hartman played one of his better games of the year tossing in 16 points. (Banner phoio) Mike Mortenson of Mattawan poured in 34 points, including 26 in the second half, to lead his team to a 70-61 win over Delton on Tuesday night. Delton led 28-22 at the half, but Mortenson and his Mattawan teammates blew the game open with a 19-6 scoring burst in the third period. Delton closed the gap to within six in the final period, but Mattawan pulled away to win by nine. "I can’t say we were happy with the loss, but it wasn’t for a lack of effort,” said Delton coach Bob Prentice, who said his team was tight because they wanted the game too much. Prentice said Mattawan just took it to the Panthers in the third period. "They ran a patient, man-to-man offense with a lot of cutters and once we got behind we had to switen to a man-to-man defense and they beat it,” said Prentice. That added to the fact the Delton offense didn’t get the ball inside to scorers Dave Barry , Gary Chantrenne, and Steve Tuin. “And then even when we did, they missed a couple of fairly easy shots,” said Prentice. Barry finished the game with 20 points and Chantrenne added 13. The loss drops Delton’s record to 6-7 overall and 5-4 in the Kalamazoo Valley. College alumni revisit during basketball rivalry by Steve Vedder Back in the late 1960s and early ‘70s the Olivet College basketball team was the scourge of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Comet teams won three straight MIAA basketball titles with a frontline that even today is very familiar to area basketball fans. The tall, rather physcial center on two of those teams was one Mike Maciasz, now Lakewood’s first-year varsity basketball coach. Manning one forward position on the three title-winning teams was another tall, lanky player who always seemed to find himself in foul trouble. Dennis O’Mara, of course, is the present Hastings varsity coach. The other forward on those teams — Bill Newnouse — isn’t as recognizable as Maciasz and O'Mara, but anyone who has watched high school basketball probably has seen him in his capacity as a refeiee. The three men were reunited on Tuesday night at the Hastings-Lakewood basketball game. Maciasz and O'Mara were opposing coaches for the first time in their varsity careers, while Newhouse was one of the two referees. The game looked like an Olivet College alumni meeting. Maciasz, O'Mara and Newhouse have by no means been strangers since graduation. The three have played in recreation basketball leagues and tournaments together, but this particular night was the first time the three were involved in the same varsity prep game. "We still see a lot of one another,” said O'Mara of the trio, who also pledged the same fraternity in college. "We’re still good friends.” The three men still have vivid memories of their basketball days at Olivet College, and The Lakewood-Hastings basketball game was a reunion for Olivet college ex­ players (from left) Bill Newhouse, Denny O’Moro. and Mike Maciasz. (Bonner photo) of their relationships both on and off the court. There apparently is no doubt even today who was expected to do what on the team. "Yeah," smiles O'Mara now, “Mike’s job was to shoot and mine was to rebound.” Maciasz recalls the same thing with a small laugh. "That's right,” he says. “Denny was supposed to intimidate and I was supposed to shoot.” The three men agree the strong suit of those teams was the total ‘team concept’ attitude. The team used to work as well together as the gears in a Swiss clock. "The players were totally unselfish. Nobody ever cared who was the leading scorer," recalls Newhouse, who currently works as the Eaton County Probation Director. The coach of the three men at Olivet College, Gary Morrison, was also present at the Lakewood-Hastings game. Morrison has nothing but fond memories of the trio. Morrison credits Maciasz with turning the basketball program around at Olivet. Maciasz, who was voted the MIAA Most Valuable Player in 1972, is still the leading scorer in Olivet history with a total of 1,640 points. Maciasz was Olivet’s Most Valuable Player for four years and was cu-captain of the 1970-71 and 1971-72 teams which compiled 17-4 and 22-1 records respectively. The 1971-72 team won those 22 games consecutively and is considered by Morrison as the best team in Olivet College history. Only UCLA had a longer winning streak that year. Morrison recalls Maciasz, who graduated at6-7,220, as a punishing type of player. "He wasn’t a pretty player, but he was a meanson-of-gun inside," recalls Morrison of his star center. Morrison remembers O’Mara and Newhouse as good, steady players. "O’Mara was like a bull in a china shop He could control the boards, but he'd foul out real quick. We could only play him in spots," says Morrison. Newhouse wasn't a big scorer. He’d only score eight, maybe 10 points a game, but they would all be big points when we needed them." Maciasz and O’Mara each admited they especially wanted to win the HastingsLakewood game, but not because they are opposing coaches. Rather because of the rivalry between the two schools. “We always want to beat Lakewood and they want to beat us. The rivalry is intense," concedes O’Mara, who is a 1969 Lakewood graduate. "But I have a lot of respect for Mike as a coach.” Newhouse said he looks at officiating this particular game just like he would any other game. He doesn't care who wins or loses, just that he does a creditable job. “It’sa game,"says Newhouse. "Once I get out there I don't think about who’s coaching or playing. I'm talking to Mike and Denny as referee to coach.” Newhouse says he has worked games before that O’Mara and Maciasz have coached. He says he’s had no problem with the two old teammates riding him in the past. Newhouse says they aren’t that type of coach. “If one of them says something during a game, it’s legitimate,” says Newhouse. “Both know the game and I have a lot of respect for both of them." Maciasz says Newhouse is an "excellent” referee. Better. Maciasz points out. than he ever used to be. "He’s even better now that he’s shaved his mustache and beard." laughs Maciasz, getting in the last dig. Must seem like like old times. Hastings J Vs lose The Hastings jayvee basketball team beat Harper Creek 50-49. lost to Marshall 47-41 and lost to Lakewood 51-19 in its last three games. Against the Beavers. Mike Shaw tossed in 19 points and David Floor 16. In the Redskin game, Rob Olsen scored 22 and Shaw added 11. Shaw led the team with 20 against Lake wood and Olsen added nine. Mike Smith scored 16 for Lakewood and Bill Barker 13. Hastings is now 6-6 overall and 4-4 in the Twin Valley. Twin Valley frontrunner Albion will invade Hastings on Friday night in the night’s key contest. Albion, 11-1 overall and ranked in the top ten of every basketball poll, will bring a lightning quick team into Hastings. Saxon coach Denny O’Mara hows his team will have its work cut for them trying to flag down the Wildcats. "I’m as impressed with Albion as any team we've played this year," said O’Mara "We’re going to have to get them into a half­ court game. We’re not going to be able to go end to end with them." Hastings will have some momentum going into the game having won two of its last three. The Saxons rallied to beat I^akewood 81-69 with an incredible 18-point overtime scoring binge. Mark Brown is still the county’s scoring leader pouring in 36 points per game. Bruce Hartman (10 ppg) is also averaging in double figures for Hastings. In another game involving an area school Middleville entertains Wyoming Lee. The Trojans (6-2 league, 10-2) overall are still in the hunt for a second straight O-K Blue title despite having been upset by Hudsonville last week. Hamilton currently leads the O-K Blue having lost only a single game so far. Kelloggsville is in third place with three losses. Hamilton beat Thomapple Kellgg earlier this season and the Trojans are pointing for the February 8 rematch at Hamiton. Middleville is currently playing without starters Dave Perry (stress fracture) and Dave Van Sickle (sprained ankle). Maple Valley, which lost to Middleville on Tuesday night, will travel to Bellevue to play the winless Vikings. The Lions are in the midst of a three-game losing streak and are 3-10 for the season. Lakewood (5-8 overall) will travel to Lowell on Friday night. The Vikings are coming off that overtime loss to Hastings in a game which they could have just as easily won. The 12-point loss was the fourth time Lakewood had held a lead late in the game only to lose. After the Lowell game, the Vikes will play five straight home games until finishing up the season at Fremont. In the final area game, Delton is at Gale*burg-Augusta. Delton currently is 6-7 overall. Area standings Schedules SMAA Bronson........................................... 5.] Springfield..................................... 5.2 Olivet................................................6-2 Pennfield......................................... 5.3 Maple Valley.................................2-5 St. Philip......................................... 2-6 Bellevue..................... q.r Tri-River Greenville....................................... 5.0 Lowell............................................. 5.2 Coopersville................................... 5.2 Fremont........................................... 4.3 Cedar Springs.................................2-5 Lakewood....................................... 2-5 Sparta............................................. 0-7 Twin Valley Albion............................................ ... Sturgis.......................................... Jackson Northwest...................... 5.2 Coldwater......................................... Hastings......................................... 3.5 Marshall......................................... 3.5 Hillsdale......................................... 2-6 Harper Creek................................. 0-8 Upcoming Garnet February 4 Albion at Hastings Maple Valley at Bellevue Lee at Middleville Lakewood at Lowell Delton at GA February 8 Potterville at Maple Valley Greenville at Lakewood Middleville at Hamilton Leading Scorers Brown, Hastings........... 12-432-36.0 Hazel, Lakewood........ 12-257-21.4 Barry, Delton.................. 13-231-17.8 Hamilton, Maple Valley 12-203-16.9 Mahon, Maple Valley.. 12-200-16.7 B. Miller. Middleville .. 12-179-14.9 Corp, Lakewood...........13-171-13.2 Chantrenne, Delton ... 13-165-12.7 Dunkelburger, M.V. ... 12-131-10.9 Tuin, Delton.....................13-138-10.6 Hastings spikers sliding The Hastings volleyball team continued its slide last week with its fifth straight loss. The Saxons now possess an 8-10 overall record and are 3-5 in the Twin Valley. The team lost to Lakewood 15-8, 15-13 in a makeup match on February 1. "We just had trouble getting up for the first match against them," said Hastings coach Tom Freridge. "I don’t know why. We were just emotionally flat. Lakewood did play well though.” Freridge singled out blockers Lori Jaynes and Teri Kessenich, Dawn White for her pass receptions and Tammy Connor and Connie Astle for their serving. The Saxons also lost to Jackson Northwest and Marshall in a Twin Valley meet last Friday. Freridge was particularly impressed with the Redskins who defeated Hastings 15-5,158. "We just didn’t play well against Nor­ thwest, but I thought we played well against Marshall. They just blew us off. They played a stiperb match,” said Freridge. He noted the play of Saxon server Missy Pennock as a bright spot. The Hastings jayvee team also lost to Lakewood 15-5, 15-11. In addition, Marshall topped Hastings 15-13, 15-10, 15-7. At the Belding Invitational, Hastings split with Kent City and East Grand Rapids and lost two to Saranac and Belding. Hastings tied for third in its pool. Athletic Profile Three-sport star Schipper says baseball is his “first love” by Steve Vedder It certainly would be no easy task if somebody were asked to pick the best overall athlete in Barry County. Naturally everybody would have their own opinion of who might be the best. There is no doubt, however, that a strong case could be made for Middleville’s Jim Schipper as being the best overall athlete in the county. Schipper was an honorable mention all­ state quarterback last fall, a .400 hitting shortstop last spring, and is currently a top­ notch point guard on the Trojan basketball team. Schipper not only plays three sports, he excels in them. As the quarterback on Middleville's football team, Schipper set school records in passing yards (1,369), touchdowns (six), and completions (106). He also rushed for 350 yards and eight touchdowns As a shortstop on the baseball team, Schipper batted .429 while also playing ex­ cellent ball in the field at perhaps the most difficult of all positions. But right now Schipper's mind is on basketball. Middleville basketball coach Skip Pranger says Schipper has a key role to fulfill on this season's cage team. "He’s our point guard and we want him to be our leader out there. With his quickness and ball-handling abilities he keys our of­ fense," says Pranger. Because of the role Schipper is asked to play on the team, he is not a scorer. He averagesa triffle less than 10 points per game, but does lead the Trojans with close to nine steals and four assists per game. Schipper. who looks the role of an athlete at 6 feet. 165 pounds, accepts what he is asked to do. "It doesn't bother me at all. I'd rather steal the ball and then feed it off." says Schipper. "Everybody has a job they do best and that's mine.” Pranger believes Schipper could be a scorer if called upon to fill that role. The Thornapple Kellogg coach points to Schip­ per's 50 per cent field goal percentage as proof. Despite the praise, Schipper admits he'd like to be playing a little better for the Trojans. "It's been a little up and down this year." notes Schipper of his performance. "I feel 1 can play better I'd like to cut down on my turnovers.” . Jim Schipper Schipper believes Middleville — currently a game behind league-leader Hamilton going into Tuesday's games — has a chance to capture the O-K Blue League title for the second straight season. "Right now we seem to be playing up to our competition, but I think we'll go on an up­ ward keel soon," says Schipper. Schipper says the two things he likes most about sports are performing in front of people, and getting the most out of his teammates. He says the two are intertwined, particularly in basketball. “I always try to give my Dest, and I try to get the best out of everybody else," says Schipper. “I wouldn’t be very successful if there weren’t 15 other people around helping me. I’m only as important as they are." �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. February 3. 1983 Bowling Results THURS. MORN WOMEN The Three A's, 15-5; Trio, 13-7; Endsley's Dairy, 12-8; Fruin's, 12-8; Mrs. Stitches, 128; Lilley’s of the Alley, 11-9; The B.U.N.S.. 9*2-104; Gun Ridge Gals, 9-11; Mode O’Day. 9-11; Bosley’s Hustlers. 9-11; Gillons Con­ struction, 7-13; Slow Pokes, 7-13; Agnes' Korner Kitchen, 7-13; Carpenter's Den, 64134High Games and Series: S. VanDenburg, 227-620; J. Wallin, 177; C. Cheney, 167; D. Keeler, 170; S. Peake, 144; G. Little, 164; L. Steinbrecher, 139; S. Johnson, 173; O. Gillons, 192; J. Demond, 152; S. Trowbridge, 155; L. Miller, 173; J. Arquilla, 166; P. Hubei, 161; B. Lincoln, 141; L. Miller, 157; B. Miller, 146. Splits Converted: D. Murphy, 3-7-10. MAJORS Piston Ring, 353; Frantz Buick, 350; Steven’s Trucking, 318; E.W. Bliss Co, 305.5; Fruin's, 302.5; City Food & Bev., 288.5; Tiki, 264.5; Nc Shows, 204. High Games and Series: D. Lambert, 202558; D. Callihan, 513; R. Conley, 570; B. Bowman, 505; J. Barnum, 536; R. Hook, 202542; R. Newton, 214-357; M. Tucker, 203-555; J. Bennett, 201-213-189-603; J. Bowman, 515; B. Ruthruff. 550; M. Verus, 502; G. Forbey, 505; H. Keeler, 191-192-226-609; T. Nichols, 229-213-579; B. Heath, 533. BOWLERETTES Kent Oil, 17-3; Pennock, 16-4; Big George's, 15-5; Reminder, 15-5; Hastings Bowl, 14-6; Burger Chef, 14-6; Hecker Agency, 13-7; Coenen’s, 10-6; Riverview, 84114; Shu-da-bin, 84-114; Mary’s Beauty Shop, 8-12; Hause Realty, 74-124; D.J. Electric, 7-13; Hair Port, 6-14; Pioneel Motel, 6-14; Miller’s Carpet, 44-154; Barry County Medical Care Facility, 4-12; Hair Care Center, 2-18. High Games' and Series: G. Mitchell, 178; B. Farrell, 181; J. Hickey, 153; T. Daniels, 199; J. Sarver 195; G. Scobey, 147; V. Carr, 172; D. Snyder, 186-538; C. Hurless, 167; J. Elliott. 170-437; M. Dull, 160; B. Blakely, 193506; Colleen Cuddahee, 152; Cathy Cuddahee, 163; R. Miller. 175; D. Mullett, 180; D. Burns, 170; B. Sinclair, 171; J. Skedgell, 199528. Words for the Y’s By David Storms, Y-Center Youth Direotor Saturday Basketball - After a nne week layoff, the YMCA- Youth Council Basketbail Program will resume this Saturday, Feb. 5 at the regularly scheduled times. The program will run every Saturfdav until Feb. 19. Wrestling Clinic - ; Starting Monday, Feb. 14, through Thursday, Feb. 24, boys in the 5-6 grade will have the opportunity to learln the fundamentals of wrestling. This clinic which is sponsored by the Hasting! YMCA- Youth Council will be under the direction of Mr. Tom Brighton, head coach of the Jr. High Wrestling team. The program will run Monday - Friday the first week, then Tuesday thru Thursday from 245 to 4 p.m., in the west gym of the Junior High. The clinic will emphasize wrestling skills, fundamentalsand drills. Participants will be put into weight divisions and will participate in an intramural tournament. All youth interested iun participating in this program must bring a parents per­ mission slip which can be obtained ast your local school or at the YMCA office (located in the Hastings High School) to the first day of practice. Wrestlers need only to bring gym clothes, tennis shoes, and socks. There is no cost for this program thanks to the community fund and the Hastings City council. For more information, please call 9454574. Youth Baksetball Association • The YMCAYouth Council's youth basketball association, or YBA, for boys in the 5-6 grades wil begin the week of Feb. 15. YBA is a combined effort of the national board of YMCA’s and the National Basketball Players Association. Early 500 YMCA’s and other groups are currently involved, wprking with youth to sharpen sports skills and help them enjoy the game of basketball. The YBA everyone plays in every game. Players learn the skills and the rules but they also learn teamwork, the importance of fair play, and they have the opportunity to think about personal values important for the sport and all of life. Each team consists of 9 players and one or more coaches, who with the help from in­ structional manuals work with the team THURS. ANGELS Hastings Bowl, 44-36; Viola's Floral & Gift, 44-36; Pennock Pinsters. 43-37; Cone Zone, 41-39; Hastings City Bank. 3644; B & R KafAy, 3545. High Games and Series: E. Rairigh, 187181; L. Lydy, 195; S. Mead, 177; S. Spencer, 183; B. Newman, 167-167; J. Freeman. 157, D. Diver, 171; S. Boop. 160; B. Stanton. 168; R. Bowman, 178; B. Whitaker, 215-201-575. MON. MIXERS Medical Care Facility, 55-29; Hastings Flower Shop. 51-33; Art Meade Motor Sales, 50-34; Dewey’s Auto Body, 48-36; Wilt's Custom Cars, 47-37; Public Auto Outlet, 464374; Muir Drugs, 46-38; Tiki, 4440; Michelob, 42-42; Cinder Drugs. 41-43; Goodyear Brothers, 4143; Hastings Savings & Loan, 3846; Gordie's Wear House, 3846; The Depot, 3747; Hastings Bowl, 364474; Food Center, 33-51; B 4 R Kaf-Ay, 31-51; Stalwart Buildings, 31-53. High Games and Series: N. Nystrom, 177; L. Service, 174; B. Whitaker, 180; B. Anders. 175; B. Jones, 172; L. Conley, 175; J. Peurach, 170; D. Snyder, 172, K. Dunn, 212532; C. Guernsey, 171; M. Snyder, 181-513; D. Friend, 178; G. Purdum, 182; D. Kelley, 194. Splits Converted: J. Solmes, 6-7-10; L. Martz, 2-7-10; C. Bolo, 2-7. THURS. TWISTERS Shamrock Par, 55-29; Hastings Automatic Heating, 53-31; Bums Refrigeration, 50-34; Hastings Bowl, 48-36; Superette, 41-39; Mini Champs, 3945; J & M Service, 34-50; Big John’s, 34-50; Hastings Mutual Ins., 31-53; Tom's, 31-53. High Games: D. Friend, 145; K. Thomas, 170; D. Smith, 156; J. Hurless, 165; G. Snider, 194; S. Mead, 166; S. Prucha, 157; D. Greenfield, 156; K. Becker, 153; L. Barnum, 194; B. Bowman, 139. High Series: J. Morgan, 186450; B. Boers ma, 179444; L. Conley, 155411; M. Van Kuilenburg, 187-516; J. Wright, 150424; A. Weeks, 150424; C. Allen, 136-392; D. Burns, 173436. members on the fundamentals of basketball. Above all the goals of YBA is to develop a lifetime commitment to physical fitness through active sports participation. Teams will be formed at the east gym of the Junior High on Tuesday, Feb. 15, from 4:15 to5 p.m. Players should come dressed to Play. Each player during this time will go through a couple of basketball drills and will then be notified of their team by Feb. 19. Those unable to attend will be placed on a team and notified. There will be a required meeting on Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Junior High music room for parents of the YBA players. Registradon, goals and objectivies of YBA and volunteers will be discussed. Players to participate must preregister. Players can pick up a registration blank at their school or at the YMCA office. These forms, and a $10 registration fee, that covers a team shirt, certificate, and patch, must be returned to 520 E. Francis, Hastings, (or at the parents meeting) by Feb. 12. Teams will practice and have their games every Tuesday and Thursday between the hours of 4-7. The program will continue until March 31. For more information, call the YMCA office at 94545’4. Remember register by Feb. 12. ■ Adult Mens Basketball - Games scheduled for the week of Feb. 7: ■ C League - Monday, Feb. 7: 6:30 p.m. Hastings Sanitation vs. Not Runners; 7:30 p.m. Nortons vs. Merchants; 8:30 p.m. In­ surances vs. Hamhts. B League - Tuesday, Feb. 8: 7:15 p.m. Burger Chef vs. Pennock; 8:15 p.m. Leary’s vs. Johnnys. Wednesday, Feb. 9: 6:30 p.m. C&B vs. Cotants; 7:30 p.m. Hastings Oxygen vs. C's Place. ■ A League - Thursday, Feb. 10: 7:45 p.m. Burger Chef vs. School House Inn; 9 p.m. Razors Edge vs. McDonalds. Adult Indoor Soccer - Wednesday, Feb. 9: 7 p.m. Mepham vs. Styring; 8:30 p.m. Gole vs. Paulauski. Mens Volleyball - Wednesday, Feb. 9: 7 p.m. Lewis Reality vs. Hastings Mfg.; Moose vs. Independants. 8 p.m. Lewis Reality vs. Moose; Hastings Mfg. vs. Independants. SERVICEDIRECTORY TRAVEL INSURANCE FREE SERVICES SEWING MACHINE REPAIR INSURANCE COVERAGE For your. 533 West State Street Hostings. 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See Serving Barry County Since 1940 Barlow Gardens Florist KEN MILLER, C.R.S. — BROKER 1505 S. JEFFERSON. HASTINGS REALTOR’ 137 W. StateSt., Hastings (616 ) 945-5182 Cardinals sing in nesting preparation by John Lerg, Dept, of Natural Resources One of the first birds to sing in preparation for nesting is the cardinal. They regularly begin their courtship ritual as early as February. Because of this year's unusual winter, these birds are already singing Dressed fully in red and topped with a head crest, the male is a welcome splash o( color against winter’s whites, grays, and browns, The cardinal announces his intent to make a home from high atop a tall tree. However, if none are around, a house-top TV aerial will do. The cardinal will sing from several of these high perches and. in so doing, mark out the territory he will defend all spring and summer. Because of the tall trees growing in the older towns, cardinals are as much a part of Hastings, Middleville and Nashville as their city halls. The females build their nests among the shrubbery in people’s back yards. Whatever the future holds, the song of the cardinal is a welcome early sign of spring on a cold winter day. Page 9 Scoreboard YMCA INDOOR SOCCER Game results for Jan. 26. W L T Styring 4 i 2 Paulauski 4 3 0 Mepham 3 2 2 Gole i g 0 Styring 5 vs. Gole2, Mepham 6 vs. Paulauski 3. GIRLS* VOLLEYBALL Game results (or Jan. 26. WL Karnes 60 Pontseele 42 Vickie's 33 Shepler 25 Lumbert's 1 f, Karnes won by forfeit to Shepler; Vickie's beat Lumbert s, 15-7, 15 11; Karnes beat Pontseele two games to one, 15-7, 15-5, 7-15; Lumbert’s won by forfeit to Shepler. Next week's games: 7 p.m. - Karnes vs. Pontseele. Shepler vs. Lumbert's, Vickie's drew a bye; 8 p.m. - Karnes vs. Lumbert's, Vickie’s vs. Pontseele, Shepler drew c bye. Nel setup, Karnes; net take down, Vickie's. YMCA MEN’S VOLLEYBALL WL Moose 23 1 Hastings Mfg. 16 a Independents « ig Lewis Realty 1 23 Banner Classifieds: To place your Classified — Call 948-8051 For Sale _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Automotive _ _ _ _ _ _ _ FOR SALE: John Deere 317 garden tractor, fully hydrostatic. 891-1229, Caledonia._______________ FOR SALE: Double oven gas stove and refrigerator. 7959952, Middleville._________ 24 CLAY FARROWING CRATES with waterers and feeders, and other hog equipment. 671-5035, after 6 p.m., Hickory Comers. FOR SALE: Alfalfa hay, 1st cutting, $1.85; 2nd cutting. $2.35. (616) 763-9923, Bellevue. FARM TRACTORS, com­ bines and equipment parts, new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, .pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS. Stamm Equipment Company, U.S. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 692-6204. FOR SALE: Rupp Nitro, 1978, excellent condition, $850. 891-1229, Caledonia. WOOD FOR SALE: Seasoned, split and delivered, $30 face cord. Call after 5 p.m., 945-9954, Hastings. (2-8) COMPUTER SYSTEM^ Apple II plus 48K, 16K RAMcard, disk drive, monitor and stand, $16.95. 948-2383.________________ FOR SALE: Log splitter components, except engine, $250. 852-9447.____________ FOR SALE: Upright freezer, 14 cu. ft. 795-9952, Mid­ dleville. 8 FT; TRUCK TOPPER: Fiberglass, $296. Call after 5 p.m., 948-9034, Hastings. ASH HARDWOOD: $30 a face cord, $24 smaller wood. Call after 6 p.m., 852-1509, Nashville._________ _____ FOR SALE: Sofa sleeper, double bed size, colors orange, green and brown plaid, $75. After 5:30 p.m., 795-7391._________________ NEED A-230 ENGINE: 4 cylinder with low mileage. Call 664-4849, evenings, Pine Lake. HORSE FOR SALE: 14 years old, asking $250. Call 948-9501. (2-15)___________ FOR SALE: Three-drawer maple desk with large book hutch and chair: also large honey maple c. ffee table. 852-1697. (2-15)___________ FOR SALE: Infant swing with mattress cradle, like new. 945-4100. 1973 GMC PICKUP: Runs good but needs brake work, best offer. 795-9446, Mid­ dleville. FOR SALE: Washer and dryer. 795-9952, Middleville. FOR SALE: 1978 Ski-Doo 440, water cooled, electric start, 280 actual miles. 8911229, Caledonia.__________ USA BLDGS. - Agricultural commercial, full factory warranty, all steel - clear span, smallest building 20x20x8, largest 70x135x16; 30, 40, 50, 60 fL widths in various lengths. Call now, 1800-482-4242, ext. 540. Must sell cheap, immediately. Will deliver to building site. FOR SALE: 8-track stereo with three speakers and more, $80 or best offer. 3747020, Lake Odessa._______ FOR SALE: Panasonic AMFM stereo receiver with 8track player recorder, $100. 945-2577. ' ______ FOR SALE: Norge electric range, avocado, needs some repair. Phone 945-2236. (2-10) CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS & RIAL ESTATE LOANS FOR SALE: 1982 ChevyCavalier, 4-speed. ploth interior, rear hatch release, window defogger. AM-FM cassette, like new, $5,500. 948-8711.________________ 1973 PINTO STATION WAGON: Runs good, starts good, great gas mileage, $375 or best offer. 948 2751. (2-8) FOR SALE: 1972 Dodge Monaco, $350; Suzuki DS185, $350. 948-8417. 1979 JEEP CJ-5: Showroom condition, $5,000. Will con­ sider trade. 948-2751. (2-8) 1977 DODGE MAXI VAN: Customized interior, best offer ever $3,900. 962 9897, Battle Creek. FOR SALE: 1975 Fiat station wagon, 4-dr., $750. 795-7412, Middleville. FOR SALE: 1975 Dodge Van. :l4 ton, automatic, carpeted inside. 795-7482, Middleville. (2-8) CAR FOR SALE: 1973 Plymouth Fury III, 4-dr., good, clean, dependable car, $495 or best offer. 795-3439. FOR SALE: 1971 Malibu, 307, automatic, dependable, good gas mileage, $250. 6233423, Delton. FOR SALE: 1365 Cadillac, mint condition, all original, $2,900. 891-1229, Caledonia. For Rent _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ FURNISHED, ONE BDRM. DUPLEX: Middle Lake. Utilities paid. Adults. 9454758, Hastings.___________ PRIVATE ROOM available in my Adult Foster Care Home. Call 945-3747. (2-22) FURNISHED. TWO BDRM. TRAILER: Middle Lake. 945-4758.________________ BANNER CLASSI Fl EDS attract the attention of important people — look who's reading them. Business Services _ _ _ TAX PREPARATION: Experienced, reasonable. 948-2550, after 6 p.m. (2-22) RESUMES COVER LETTER: Composed, printed, woru processor. Professionals. Goforth Enterprises. 942-5899, anytime, Grand Rapids. (215) HUSBAND FOR RENT: To take care of your odd jobs around the house. Ex­ perienced carpenter, han­ dyman. No job too small. Free estimates. 945-2738. Notices_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) The regular monthly board meeting of the Barry County Mental Health Services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 10, 1983, at 12:30 p.m. in the conference room. Any in­ terested person is invited to attend. Hospital Guild No. 30 will be meeting Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Judy Hicks, 575 W. Indian Hills Dr. Everyone should bring a dessert. A decision will be made on the fashion show dessert selection. Card of Thanks CARD OF THANKS The family of Ceil (Bo) Morgan wish to extend their most sincere thanks to all the relatives, friends and neigh­ bors for food, flowers, cards, phone calls and gifts of money. We would also like to thank the Women of the Moose for supplying a luncheon after the funeral. Also, thank you to my sister, Cleobel Bechtold. A special thanks to Girrbach Funeral Home and Rev. Richard Thomas for the beautiful service. His loving wife, Florine and family Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Terry L. Moigan Grandchildren & Great-grandchildren Help Wanted ATTENTION LADIES I need ten ladies to work ten hours a week. Car earn $75 to $100 a week. 891-1757, Caledonia. Wanted_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ NEED A 230 ENGINE: 4 cylinder with low mileage. Call 664-4849, evenings, Pine Lake.__________________ WANTED: Small movable wood sheds or chicken coops with sound structure. 8520952 or 852-0847. Nashville. Mobile Homes PIANO TUNING, repairing, RENTAL PURCHASE: Two rebuilding. refinisbing. and three bedrooms. A way Estimates. Two assistants to BUY! Riley Mobile for faster professional Homes. 7300 S. Westnedge, service. JOE MIX PIANO Kalamazoo. Phone 1-327SALESAND SERVICE. Call 4456. (tfn) 945-9888. (tfn) MENDING BASKET: Also specializing in zippers and alterations. Call 945 9712 for appointments, (tfn) TAX PREPARATION: Experienced, reasonable. 948-2550, aftei 6 p.m. (2-22) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) AGRICULTURAL ! J MESTONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville. 852-9691. (tfn> U; It ICVLtTiUL LIME­ STONE.. Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. < ifn) For the Best Prices...on Quality Offset Printing... Contact: J-Ad Graphics Publishers of The Hastings Banner The Hayings Reminder Maple Valley News {and ofh«< at»o pwblxationtl Give us a call at... (616)945-9554 in Hastings �The Hastings Bonner, Thursday. February 3. 1933—Page 10 County Beat Maple Valley gets part of school aid for payroll Maple Valley Schools will get $30,000 of its February state aid, allowing them to meet this Friday’s payroll, but the financial picture is still uncertain for the economically-strapped district. With over $64,000 of state aid held back in August and the current freeze on February's $256,000 payment, the district has been and is “facing serious financial problems”, superintendent Carroll Wolff told the Maple Valley school board during a Jan. 24 meeting. Part of that difficulty, however, was offset with news of the forthcoming $30,000 payment. Wolff said the intermediate district con­ tacted local schools to determine their financial status. The harder-pressed ores — like Maple Valley — were told to contact the state for part of their February payment. •*We had to apply to them and tell what the money was needed for,” he explained. Needing $30,000 forthe payroll fit that criteria and prompted the state to send the payment to be used for that purpose. The district still has a Feb. 18 payroll of approximatley $100,000 to meet, plus an estimated $40,000 of board bills to pay on Feb. 14, ahead of it this month. The Maple Valley superintendent said incoming property tax payments, normally heavy this time of year, were the sole source of revenue at the moment. He noted though that the district could apply for another partial state aid payment if their revenues come up short. “Yes, we are living week-to-week with our finances,” Wolff said. “The February payment, when it is to be paid and the amount that’s paid, is the key (to our overall financial picture),” he pointed out. “Right now it’s uncertain.” He said the subject of "payless paydays” had not been broached with school em­ ployees and that he had no immediate plans to do so. "We’ll wait to see what the legislature does (with the state aid),” he said. In other business, the board revised the teachers’ contract, allowing in-town elementary students to be dismissed five minutes early and inserting a ten-minute break between the second and third hours at the junior and senior high schools. Specifically, elementary students walking home will be dismissed five minutes early, giving them time to leave the area before the buses do. The school day still ends at 2:30 p.m. as agreed in the contract The ten-minutes, actually an additional six minutes, gives teachers a break in their sixhour work day. Last year they worked five hours. The six class periods will each be reduced a minute to make-up the time. A review of that break will be held next month. Delton Schools say ‘no’ on proposed summer tax collection Delton’s Board of Education turned thumbs down on a summer trx collection for this year at its Jan. 24 meeting. Under legislation passed in December, school districts can now collect all or part of their tax revenues in summer rather than wait for winter. The law’s premise is that summer taxes would improve cash flow (by having the money ahead of time) and cut expenses on interest that many schools pay on loans. Delton school officials decided against the idea, however, for a number or reasons, according to superintendent Bill Baker. \ "There were a lot of unanswered questions Xye had (about a summer tax levy),” Baker lot of concerns we had. "First of all we didn’t know how much money we would realize after the exemp­ tions),” he said, referring to payment delays allowed senior citizens, farmers, and others “(Also)\the township supervisors and many people \e talked with felt, with unem­ ployment the way it is and at this late of a date, citizens wouldn’t have time to collect that (summer tax) money.” Problems in the law itself, interruptations of the law, a $35,000 price tab to collect the taxes were other concerns Baker said the school board had, “We questioned bow much we’d really be saving,” he said. "We didn’t want a case of being ‘penny-wise’ and ‘pound-foolish*.We just didn't have all the answers.” In other discussion, concern was expressed by some citizens over students and former students gathering off the school during noontime. Baker said the school had a “closed campus” and that efforts would be made to correct the situation. “We have those students and those former students getting together just off the school (property)," he noted “We’ll contact the Citizen’s Forum, law enforcement, parents and teachers and see if we can't carrol that, tighten it up.” Baker said school officials would meet with the Citizen Forum for recom­ mendations. In other business, the Delton superientendent informed board members the school could "survive financially until June 3 without state aid”, but after that some aid, plus delinquent taxes coming in, would be necessary. “We can meet our obligations until then,” he said. "That’s predicated (though) on no state aid for February and none for April," he added. “I’m sure we’ll get some aid. How much is uncertain. “With the way the state’s finances are though we have to look at the worse and be prepared for,” he added. Withholding on savings draws fire by Steve Horton Under a recently-passed federal law. financial institutions will soon be required to withhold taxes on interest or dividends earned from savings accounts. The withheld money will be .'0 percent of the interest or dividend that's earned. That situation has the financial industry up in arms and they’re hoping the public will react in similar fashion. Industry leaders feel the act is detrimental both to financial institutions and to savings account customers. Those officials are currently exerting pressure on Congress to repeal the measure prior to its July 1 date-of-effect and are urging savings account customers to do likewise. Under the new law, banks, savings and loans, credit unions, and securities firms will take out 10 percent of any earned interest or dividends before that credit is posted onto the customer's account and pay it to the IRS, a system similar to an employer withholding income tax from the employee’s paycheck Taxes will be withheld from earnings on savings accounts, savings certificate ac­ counts, cash fund accounts, interest bearing checking accounts, and Series E and EE savings bonds. Banks may choose to withhold periodically (in line with when interest is payed on the accounts) or on an annual basis. Prior to this, a customer was given a statement of the earnings and he or she added that to their other income when they filed their federal income tax. Proponents of withholding including IRS Commissioner Roscoe Egger, argued that "9 to 16 percent of taxable income from interest and dividends is not reported”. The congressional Joint Committee on Taxation, also in support, projects a $1.3 billion increase in revenue for fiscal 1983 from the start of interest and dividend withholding and an annual average ot $4.8 billion in added revenue for fiscal years 1984 through 1987. Opponents, on the other hand, feel those figures are inflated, contending that most persons report their earned income. They point out as well that the IRS has the means to check discrepencies since financial in­ stitutions are required to supply them with a list (via Social Security numbers) of any interest earned over $10 in a given year. They add that expanded use of the list by the IRS, plus stiffer reporting requirements, would recover most of those lost taxes without penalizing financial institutions and honest taxpayers. Two local officials from the financial in­ dustry also found fault with the new legislation. “First of all," said Mary Spackman, assistant vice president and Hastings branch manager for Great Lakes Savings and Loan, "we don't feel it's needed. We feel essentially that people report their interest as earned income. Secondly, it will put a great burden on institutions to do this.” Larry Komstadt, vice president at the National Bank of Hastings, echoed those sentiments. “We have not pul any figures on it (the extra cost to the bank to withhold),” said Kornstadt. "Obviously its going to in­ volve extra computer time, extra paper­ work. and extra manpower. There’s going to be a lot of extra work.’’ Both felt that savings account customers would be hurt by the legislation “If a person earns $100 on their account at the quarter and 10 percent of that is turned over to the government...by the government taking it before the end of the year that in­ terest isn’t earning additional interest,” Kornstadt explained. He added though that a person would need a lot of savings for that lost interest to amount to much, a fact he agreed the government may have figured on to disspell widespread public reaction. "It (withholding taxes) certainly won’t promote people to save," noted Spackman. "Many won’t because it won’t be to their advantage if the government is going to take money from their account.” “It will have an adverse affect on the in­ dustry (as well)," she added. "The saver is not going to have use of that money and the institution is not going to have use of that money." Komstadt also felt the law would have an adverse affect. “Just the idea of it is going to discourage savings,” he said. "Not just the idea that the government is withholding the taxes, but the idea that they can do it. He felt that younger people, in particular, would be discouraged. "It’s a tighter rein on them by the government,” he explained. If the new withholding system does curtail savings accounts as financial officials say, then the recovery of the economy, they point out, would also be curtailed since those savings are used for investments. Korstadt noted that, while earned interest could be effected under the new system, the amount of actual taxes taken out should be the same as the previous end-of-the-year system. "Withholding should not increase Lakewood school board okays teacher reassignments Several changes in teaching assignments for the second semester were approved by Lakewood’s Board of Education during its Thursday night meeting. Brooke Wade was reassigned from the Woodland Junior High to the Lake Odessa Junior High to balance out class sizes. Milli Haug and Jennie Stormes were each assigned to half-time positions in Title I Reading, in addition to their other assign­ ments, replacing the retiring Title I teacher, Margurite Dick. Peggy Heinze, meanwhile, will assume half-time physical education duties. In other business, the board decided not to have a summer tax collection. Superintendent William Eckstrom said the "lime line” involved to implement the levy was too short. "The board didn’t feel there was enough time to educate the public on the idea,” he said. The school board, like other Michigan districts, can now choose to collect local property taxes in summer, as well as winter. “10c withheld from every savings dollar earned under new federal tax law” the (total) taxes that anyone pays,” he said. “I imagine the withheld amount would be added (at income tax time) to the total figure and a person would get a credit or refund (if too much was taken out). The difference is just that a customer pays on a quarterly (or other) basis rather than at the end of the year ’’ Great Lakes Savings and Loan, like the National Bank of Hastings, has yet to estimate what costs the new system will entail. “I wouldn’t hazzard a guess,” an­ swered Spackman. “We haven’t gotten into sitting down and discussing amounts, but its definitely going to be a burden.” Overall, the National Association of Mutual Savings Banks estimates the cost of compliance for the financial industry at $2.3 billion for 1983. The IRS does allow a 30-day "float period” between the time funds are deaucted from a customer’s account and the time they are transmitted to the Treasury. The bank association, however, claims the float will offset only about $1 billion of the cost and they note also (depending on the size of an institution’s total deposits) the float privledge ends in one-to-three years. Proponents in the government, on the other hand, fee) those cost estimates are high. There are exemptions available to in­ dividuals with a tax liability of $600 or less ($1500, if over 65), but the certificates must be filed annually. An advantage of the withholding system for the government, in addition to securing taxes that might otherwise not be reported, is that there's tax money arriving earlier. For "cash hungry” federal officials, beset with budget crunches and dwindling tax revenues elsewhere, the appeal of those two considerations is obvious. Leaders in the financial industry see little chance of scuttling the law unless there's a substantial public outcry. “Public reaction is going to decide whether there’s a repeal,” said Komstadt. "The banking industry alone won’t change it.’ Spackman and her associates are also appealing to customers. “We have petitions in the office to sign," she said. "We’re sending them to our Battle Creek office and then the)’re being sent to Washington, D.C. We’re trying to make Congress aware of how people feel.” Local school curriculums should be modernized (Note: This is part of a series of weekly articles about the responses of 303 persons in the Barry Intermediate School District (Delton and Hastings school district residents) to a variety of questions about public education. The local citizens were selected at random and interviewed last October in a telephone survey called Project Outreach, sponsored by the State Board of Education and funded by the State Legislature. Project Outreach surveys have been conducted in a number of intermediate school districts in the state. The survey’s purpose is aimed at improving the public’s confidence in education. AU the opinions gathered will be used to help state officials strengthen public education and to make plans for the decade, according to Project Director Ned S. Hubbell who prepared the written report from which this article is derived). Fifty-two percent of all the respondents interviewed believe the school curriculum needs to be changed to meet today’s needs and many favor more emphasis on basic skills. A breakdown of the survey, however, shows a significant difference of opinion between the Hastings and Delton-Kellogg districts on the question of whether the curriculum needs to be changed to meet today's needs. The majority of respondents (56 percent) in Hastings favor updating the school curriculum while only 42 percent of DeltonKeUogg respondents agree. “Not quite one-half (46 percent) of those in Delton-KeUogg who have public school students in the household are in favor of changing the school curriculum," said Ned Hubbell, Project Outreach Director, in his written report. Overall, in the survey, citizens with public school students in their household favored updating the curriculum considerably more than do those with no students in the household. Of the respondents who favored updating the curriculum the following suggestions received the most frequent affirmative response: more emphasis on basic skills; more vocational-technical classes; more practical, applied instruction; more com­ puter instruction; more math; and better college preparation. In a related question, to elicit opinions about curriculum priorities for today's graduating high school students, the respondents were asked to suppose that they were graduating from high school next June and tell (knowing what they know now) what they think schools should teach students to help them meet the needs of tiring in today’s world. The number one priority of respondents was that students should possess "life sur­ vival" skills. Hubbell said. "In short, respondents said, graduates of high school should be able to master everyday tasks like balancing a checkbook, computing interest, completing an income tax form, etc. That type of skills was third in the 1981 Outreach statewide opinion survey of a cross-section of Michigan adults," he said. The second important priority given by persons interviewed in Barry County is mastery of the basic skills — reading writing, and arithmetic. (This concern was the most frequently named as the number one curriculum priority for the 80’s in the statewide opinion poll). Barry County respondents said social skills (having the ability to get along with people, etc.) were the third most important ability for students to possess. Ranking fourth was vocational-technical training. (Next week’s article will focus on opinions about computer literacy as a graduation requirement and how public school parents are treated by the schools). Middleville Police Dept, burglarized, officers arrest 5 Middleville police have arrested two adults and three juveniles for the break-in of the police evidence room last week. Richard M. Erwin, 19, Robertson Rd., Middleville, and Jerome Steffers, 19, Bass Lake Rd., Middleville have been arraigned in Barry County District Court on charges of larceny in a building. Bond for each man was set at $2,500, or ten percent. Preliminary hearings for the two are Feb. 7 for Erwin, and Feb. 14 for Steffes. Police are still seeking two other men in connection with the theft of drugs, a police radio, a 30-calibre revolver and 400 rounds of ammunitionfromtheeridenceroom, located in the besement of the Middleville Police Department building. According to Mike Leedy, Middleville police officer, the seven suspects were all at tending adult ed classes in a room adjacent to the evidence room. Leedy says the suspects broke through a wall to enter the room. The theft was discovered Thursday. Leedy says the revolver and ammunition have been recovered. The stolen drugs, and the police radio not recovered have already been used as evidence in cases since closed, and will not disrupt any court proceedings, according to Leedy. Barry Medical Care Facility activities Tuesday. Feb. 8 - Sing- a- long. Rev. Steve Reid, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 - Noon lunch music, Bea Cutler, 12; Hymn sing, Rev. Putnam, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 - Music, Don Reid, 1 p.m.; Bible class, LyleKarrar, 4 p.m. ; Craft class, Sharon Payne, 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 - Valentine Party, All staff dress as a valentine. There will be a whistling contest and valentine bingo, Kingsley volunteers,-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 - Reading time, Margaret Demond, 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb 13 ■ Church, Rev. Ruthfuss, 1:30 p.m.; Hymn sing. Rev. Boomer, 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14 - New wardrobes are to be delivered today for each patient; Hymn sing, Dorothy Fisk, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 - Movies & popcorn, Don Williams, 7 p.m. Every weekday morning • Devotions, discussions, exercises, 9 a.m. Patients coffee break - 10 a.m. Every weekday morning & afternoon Crafts. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-02-10.pdf 5e0075246d8d588e19c1459f51e5a85c PDF Text Text February 10,1983 HOT WATER: by Elaine Gilbert After July i, no money will be available for water and sewer construction in Hastings and repair <vork for the city’s water system will have to be kept at a minimum. That's the word from City Engineer Michael Klovanich, director of public ser­ vices. who says that water "revenues are holding about even and our costs are going up.” The financial plight of the water and sewer construction fund is expected to be a topic at Monday’s city council meeting. Klovanich said council members were informed about the financial situation at a budget meeting this week. "It's up to them (council members) to decide what they want to do with it. They City’s water and sewer funds running dry know what the situation on the account is,’’ he said. “Like we said last year...we're going to be operating on our surplus because we did not get the rate increase," he said. In August. Hastings voters turned down a nine percent rate increase by a 3-1 margin. Actually, Klovanich said there is not "an unappropriated surplus" per se for city water and sewer. “It’s a construction fund.” he said. "Because of the revenues we have coming in this year, we’ll have to cut all con­ struction. We'll do very minimum repairs to the system this year. We have no major construction scheduled. We’ll try to have all our work completed by July 1 this year. There’ll be no construction in the new budget for water and sewer after July 1," he said. "That's the problem area — how much new replacements were we going to put into the system? We still have c.’ose to 100-blocks to repair with the two and four-inch lines (to replace) and we won't have the revenue to do it," Klovanich said. Even by omitting major construction from the new budget, he expects “the fund itself will be going red.” "When costs areequivalent to revenues we have no monies left at all for construction. You've got to have your revenues exceeding your costs so you have money left to do any (major) construction and maintainence of the system. The point we're getting to now is that we won’t have those revenues (for construction) as we did in the past," Klovanich said. Other problems that will bring a financial drain are two city wells (number three and four) that are pumping sand at Tyden Park. If a new well has to be drilled, he said the cost would “have to come out of the account piat everybody said we had too much money in. Remember, we said we would use our surplus monies last year for con­ struction... we’d be pulling that account down. And now v'e’re looking at roughly >100,000-$150,000 in our improvement ex­ tension fund and that well might cost in excess of $100,000 if the council decides to go that way." Continued on page 2 County Farm Bureau joins effort to feed the hungry by Steve Horton The Barry County Farm Bureau has joined the industry-wide effort of farm people and farm bus i.-esses to help feed the hungry. The local group’s board of directors took that action at its Jan. 24 meeting, voting to join Project AIM (Agriculture in Movement,'. Project AIM — which was introduced in late December — is a coalition of agriculturally-related organizations and businesses that is seeking food end Financial donations to supply soup kitchens, nutrition centers and food banks around the state. Since its inception, Project AIM has donated over 400,000 pounds of food, the bulk of it going to metropolitan areas. “This project offers a great challenge to Farm Bureau," the local bureau directors said. "It is an opportunity to help those who really need help. We are convinced that Farm Bureau people really have compassion for those w ho are in need of help." Money < tsed to purchase food), along with the donated commodities, is targeted solely for kitchens and nutrition sites. Cash is not given to the people and food is not given for persons to take h‘me. While a good amount of food has already been donated, the real emphasis of the project, according to AIM organizers, begins this month and continues during March and April. "That’s when the Farm Bureau county AIM coordinators will be ready to act," explained Jim Byrum, state coordinator, "when the appeals to ag business will reach fruitation and when the Michigan Agricultural Conference's (the overall sponsoring agency) discussions with their 39 member organizations and commodity groups will start to bring in significant ad­ ditional quantities of commodities and donations." In addition to the immediate need of providing food, project organizers have mapped out plans over the next year-and-ahalf that include educating families on nutritional meal planning, preserving and canning methods, how to save when shop­ ping, and also encouraging urban dwellers to plant a garden. Burned infant’s mother bound over to circuit court A Caleoonia woman accused of child cruelty and neglect waived her preliminary hearing in district court Friday. Claudia Raynes, 32, of Noffke Drive, Caledonia, was over to Barry County Circuit Court for trial. By waiving a preliminary hearing. Raynes avoided public disclosure of the evidence to be used against her. Raynes was arrested and arraigned Jan. 20 after state police investigators said severe burns to the infant Tracy Raynes appeared to have been inflicted in a microwave oven. The child was brought to a Grand Rapids •hospital Oct. 31. The infant has since been placed in a foster care home, after having part of a hand and a foot amputated, due to the burns. Raynes has pleaded innocent to the felony charge of cruelty and neglect to children, which carries a maximum four year sen­ tence. She is currently free on a personal recognizance bond. Although investigators suspect the child was burned in a microwave, the formal charge against the woman states that she " did willfully, unlawfully or neglectfully deprive said child of necessary food clothing or shelter; tr wit: protection from microwave radiation." Raynes and her husband, Steven, claim the injuries were caused by electrical burns, which they have been unable to explain. It was previously thought the injuries were caused by a malfunction in the microwave oven. However, tests conducted in November by the Food and Drug Administration con­ cluded nothing was wrong with the oven. Photographer claims assault by county district court officer A Grand Rapids Press photographer has filed assault charges against a Barry County Probate Court officer in connection with an alleged incident in Barry District Court Friday. The photographer, Rex Larsen, told Hastings City Police that Donald Miller grabbed him and pinned him against a wall as Larsen attempted to photograph Claudia Joyce Raynes (see accompanying story). "; acted basically on my own, under no direction of anybody," Miller told the Banner. , Miller said he had an interest in keeping Raynes' face out of the press because of his close tie to the family in the course of the investigation. “I have spent so much time with the family (part of his duties)...and I acted basically upon that." Miller said he apologized to the photographer immediately after the in­ cident. "It was a very impulsive thing that happened, and I can tell you that it will never happen again." The Barry County Prosecutor’s office reported Thursday that it had taken no ac­ tion on Larsen's complaint. The Valentine Tree... This -ree in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area has been the recipient of numerous Romeos and Juliets’, carving their devotion to each other for posterity. With that special day just around the corner, it seems appropriate to tog this as the 'Valentine Tree'. Project AIM at present is seeking three types of assistance: non-perishable com­ modities (apples, potatoes, etc.), ac­ cumulated perishables (eggs, meat, etc.), and financial donations, allowing purchase of Michigan agricultural products. Bryrum said the project "is not a program just for southeast Michigan", noting that food shipments have been sent to western and west central counties in the upper peninsula and to other large metropolitan areas besides Detroit. "However," he added, “the project is not structured to identify needs in small rural communities.” He recommended that local farmers and businesses work with the ap­ propriate community agencies to identify those needs. Those wishing to make financial con­ tributions to the program may send checks, payable to Project AIM, to the Barry County Farm Bureau, 234 E. State St.,Hastings, MI., 49058. Those with large quantity product donations may call the office, 945-3443, or any board director. Directors are: Tom Guthrie, 623-2261; Alvin Butler, 852-1859; Anna Cairns, 945-5576; Lisa or Linda Smith, 9455946; Norman Hammond, 721-8302; Oliver Boulter, 367-3959; Marian Pennock, 852-9547; Charles Seedorff, 623-2585; or Mary Wenger, 795-7571. Hastings Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings, Michigan Vol. 128, No. 6 Price 20c Thursday, February 10,1983 Local control provisions may cause trouble with DNR Commission approves landfill plan by Norma Peterson Despite a passible conflict with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners, Tuesday, approved a landfill plan for the next 20 years. Officially designated as the Solid Waste Management Plan, the outline for disposing of the county’s 102 tons of solid waste per day now must be approved by 67 percent of the townships and municipalities in the county, and finally by the DNR. The plan might run into trouble with the DNR necause township supervisors have pushed through provisions for local control of landfill sites. "No local ordinances can be allowed if they would keep the county from developing enough landfill capacity to meet its needs," Thomas E. Hess, resource specialist with the DNR, said in a letter to Harry Adrounie, chairman of the county’s Solid Waste Planning Committee. But Hess added that he did not find the plan's local control proposals objectionable in themselves. The local control provisions are outlined in a model township ordinance attached to the plan. Prairieville Township, which adopted its own similar landfill ordinance, last year, requires pre-monitoring of surface water, fencing, rodent traps, lights, fire outlets on monitoring wells, $4 million in liability in­ surance, and a ten cent per cubic yard trust fund against any possible damages resulting from tlie landfill. "If...that clause that requires the purchase of $4,000,000 Lability insurance would be so costly as to essentially exclude potential development of a facility, that part of the ordinance might be disallowed," Hess said in his letter. Wayne Miller, Baltimore Township supervisor, told the county commissioners that the plan has been unanimously sup­ ported by the Township Supervisors Association. The supervisors met with the Solid Waste Planning Committee two weeks ago and approved the plan after receiving assurances that the local control provisions would be included. Roy Reck, Prairieville Township super­ visor, told commissioners that be saw a need for the $4 million liability figure because damages from a landfill could go that high. "We felt we had to put a high figure here,” Reclsaid. "It is optional to each township." Prairieville Township won a ten year battle against the KAV-Co. landfill, last week, when the landfill was closed by court order. Reck said then that he hopes KAV-Co. will have to pay for damages to groundwater from the operation. The Solid Waste Management Plan calls for use of the Hastings Sanitary Service landfill on North Broadway for the entire county. The plan assumes that the other three existing landfills in the county will be closed before 1985. The Hastings landfill will be expanded to handle a projected 123 tons of solid waste per day in the yew 2002 generated by a county population of 55,600 people, the plan says. The plan also proposes continued operation of the convenience-transfer stations in the village of Nashville and the townships of Maple Grove, Castleton, Orangeville, Hope, Barry and Johnstown by private contract haulers. The plan also estimates that the long-term costs for waste disposal will be $6.32 per ton. In other business at the commission meeting: — John Ainslie, equalization director, presented a summary of the year’s equalization figures. He told the board that not all of the township supervisors were happy with the figures. (See next week's Banner for full details of the equalization report). — Former county commissioners P. Richard Dean and Kenneth R. Radant were appointed as citizen representatives to the Tran­ sportation Board for two year terms. Commissioner Rae Hoare said the board is currently working on changing its by-laws to operate as a commission, rather than a subcommittee of the county board of com­ missioners. — Commissioner Carolyn Coleman reported that the personnel committee had met with the Courthouse Employees Association to work on a new contract, but no salaries have been discussed. Hospital babies will be future Jaycettes In celebration of National Jaycette Week, Feb. 13-19, the Hastings Jaycettes will be giving t-shirts with the words "Future Jaycette" printed on them to each girl born at Pennock Hospital that week. Also during that week, the merry Cupid Capers will be crooning tunes on Valentine’s Day. The annual fundraising event sends the Jaycettes around the county delivering singing valentine messages. (Cont Ptg, 7) �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, February 10, 1983 — Page 2 A report on the Hastings schools Your schools...the best place to learn To the Citizens of the Hastings School District: municate your ideas and concerns. Weekly, in this same space, we hope to share with you what's happening in your schools. Look for the news from the schools each week. Remember, this is your school system and with your help we can make it the best. The Hastings Board of Education has entrusted me with the tremendous responsibility of guiding the educational system for the next few months I enter this period with the knowledge that the tasks ahead arc enormous and the demands on our time and skills will, at times, seem overwhelming. But, I am convinced that in the past we have provided an outstanding educational opportunity for our youngsters and, by uniting and working together, we can do so once again. 1 am willing to work hard at it — are you? I encourage each and every one of you to get involved in your schools. Visit them, become aware of what is taking place and feel free to com- “Hastings: this is your community education” Programs under the umbrella of community education are Alternative Education, High School Completion, High School Enrichment, G.E.D. Preparation and Job Club. The Alternative Education Program is for young adults between the ages of 15 and 21 who are at the crossroads of their education. Students are placed in the program by referrals, either from the public schools or county agencies. The program consists of basic education in mathematics, English, reading, social studies and life skills. Weekly evaluations of each student are made and the results are shared by parent and the youth’s agency worker. Attendance is an important factor. The student must be in school on a regular basis if credit is to be received. Robart Miller Acting Superintendent of Schools Alternative education attempts to bring the student's basic skill to a level that will make them successful in academics, enabling them to finish their education. Within the Alternative Education Program is another service consisting of child care and child development, pre- and post-natal care, and health and nutrition services for teen-age parents. This program is called Family Service Education. The Adult High School Completion and Adult High School Enrichment Program consists of daytime and evening classes in all subject areas. Many are vocational education programs. Daytime classes are located at the Central School Annex, now the Hastings Adult Education Center. Evening classes are held at the Hastings High School and the Hastings Jr. High School. Seven hundred and fifty-nine people are enrolled in this program second semester. These classes in G.E.D. Preparation are available to area adults. These classes are held in the morning and in the afternoon at the Central Annex learning center, and another class meets in the evening at the Hastings High School. This class prepares the individual for the General Educational Development Test. The Job Club is a new program in Hastings this year. It consists of one week of intensive classroom training, involving interviewing techniques, job seeking skills, job applications and writing of resumes. This is followed by several weeks of job search by phone. Second semester is under way, but there is still time to enroll in some classes. Call 948-8484 for more in­ formation. Wilbur speaks of the National Guard at Hastings Kiwanis meeting Ralph O. Wilbur is ready for emergencies. A lieutenant colonel in the Michigan National Guard. Wilbur talked about his second career to members of the Hastings Kiwanis Club, yesterday. The Hastings attorney, who lives at Algonquin Lake with his wife, Kathy, and two daughters, told Kiwanians about the increased number of people joining the guard, the obligations of the guard and his personal experiences. “The reason I like the guard is the feeling of accomplishment you get when you do a good job," said Wilbur. "Especially when you’re called on in an emergency.” Wilbur is curretnly assistant staff judge advocate for the state of Michigan for the guard. He has been a practicing attorney in Hastings for 11*4 years. Wilbur said the guard is currently 110 per cent cverstrength with close to 11.000 enlistees. He credited the large increases over the past four years in the guard to the poor economy, want of a second job, and the large number of Viet Nam veterans. “The guard lias a waiting list,” said Wilbur. “You can't get in unless you are a high school graduate and have scored high test grades." Wilbur said guard applicants are carefully screened and anybody with a past felony record is automatically rejected. Anyone with a past misdemeanor record is very carefully examined. "The national guard is really cleaning up its act,” noted Wilbur. He also spoke of the guard obligations. The minimum requirements currently are 48 half Continued from Page 1 "Right now, we’re waiting on the con­ sultant. He’s drawing plans and specifications for the sand filter We’ll evaluate that method first on well number four. Then it will be up to council to see what they want to do on the other well. What we’ll probably end up doing is phasing out the smali well. They’re both pumping sand but they're doing it in a different way. One is pumping sand immediately, one is taking four or five minutes before it starts pumping sand. The sand filter will work on the larger well, the one we’re going to do now," he said. Plans for the sand filter are expected from the consultant about March "so we’ll be doing construction as soon as possible. That temporary cost is about $22,000-$25,000. It will be up to council beyond that point," said Klovaaich. Man faces life on habitual offender charge Jimmy Chester Vaughn, 30, formerly of Railroad St., Middleville, faces up tr life in prison for being classified as an habitual offender. Vaughn was convicted Monday of the Oct. C burglars of a Middleville newspaper office. Tuesday, Vaughn reappeared in Barry County Circuit Court with his courtappointed lawyer, Charles Stiles of Lansing, on “supplemental information" that he is an habitual offender. Under Michigan law, such a classification can lead to life in prison. Sentencing is set for Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. Vaughn also faces trial on two other felony counts. A March 14 trial date is set for breaking and entering of a building with intent to commit larceny, and possession of burglary tools. The charges stem from Vaughn’s Oct. 25 arrest next to White’s Products in Mid- Middleville man gets probation for shooting state police car Steven Henry Adams, who held police at bay during a seven-hour siege of his house Dec. 26, received three years probation in circuit ccurt Friday for attempted malicious destruction of police property. Adams, 31, 121 N. High SL, Middleville, was arrested in the early hours of Dec. 27 after police forced him from his home with tear gas Adtms had reportedly been holding his seven-year-old son hostage, and police say he was threatening to kill himself in front of the boy. Toward the end of the seige, Adams reportedly shot out the grill with a shotgun. A short time later, he was arrested. Adams, who had no prior criminal record, pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of at­ tempted malicious destruction of police property, a felony carrying a possible twoyear sentence. In addition to probation. Judge Richard Shuster ordered Adams to pay $300 in fines and costs, and $530 restitution for damages to the state police car. He was also ordered to serve 30 days in jail on work release. Richard Weedall, 29. 7690 Fry Rd., Lake Odessa, pleaded guilty, as part of a plea agreement, to a misdemeanor charge of aggravated assault. According to court records, Weedall “did make ar. assault without being armed with a weapon upon Kenneth Neil, and did inflict a serious or aggravated injury upon said person, but without intending to commit the crime ol murder or to inflict great bodily harm less than the crime of murder." The incident took place in the Blarney Stone Bar Sept. 3, 1982. Sentencing for Weedall is scheduled for March 11 at 8:30 a.m. Judge Shuster disqualified himself from the sentencing because of his friendship with the victim, Kenneth Neil. Hastings Steven Patrick, 18, 4902 Madison, Kent­ wood, was sentenced to nine months in jail and three years probation for breaking and entering of an occupied building with intent to commit larceny. Patrick is charged with the Aug. 24, 1982 burglary of an Orangeville Township home. The crime is a felony, punishable by 15 years in prison. Patrick was credited with 142 days already spent in jail, and was ordered by Judge Shuster to pay $400 in fines and costs. He was also ordered to seek and maintain full time employment, to live in an approved residence, to have vocational training and to do community service work. The defendant's motion for a new trial was denied. Clayton Alonzo Wagner, 54, 7440 Cgx Rd., Bellevue, stood mute during his circuit court arraignment on a felony charge of second degree criminal sexual conduct The prosecution maintains that Wagner engaged in sexual contact with a girl under the age of 13 on or about Nov. 11,1982. The crime is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Banner S.nd Form PS. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USpS 071 -830) 1952 N. Broodway P.O. Box B, Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at hostings. Michigan 49058 Volume 128. No. 5 —Thursday. February 10. 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County: $12 per year in adjoining counties; and *13.50 per year elsewhere. Delton library friends meeting Friends of the Delton District Library will meet at the library at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 14. Members of the library board also plan to be in attendance that day. Interested persons are invited to attend The “Friends" provide support for the library throughout the year through their projects and service. Suggestions are welcomed for improving library service to the district. If you can not come to the meeting, please send your suggestions to the library or call 623-8040. % -y / What’s happening? If you sec news in the making, call the BANNER, and let us know... 948-8051 Ralph O. Wilbur, guest speaker at Hastings Kiwanis Club meeting. Public Opinion ...by Ken Reibel Withholding on savings interest? Barry County Community Volunteers Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • In Other Court Proceedings: Lewis Erway, 18,201W. State St., received 60 days in jail and two years probation for the Dec. 13 theft of a large diamond ring from an unlocked safe in the Strand Theatre. Police traced the ring to a Grand Rapid's jewelry shop after receiving information through the Silent Observer program. Erway was credited with 38 days already ?pent in custody. He was also ordered by Judge Shuster to pay $300 in fines and costs, and $4 restitution to Gordon Bennett, owner of the theatre. dieville. Police allegedly found a large screwdriver and a pen flashlight on Vaughn. Both charges carry a total of 15 years in prison. An April 4 trial date is set for the Sept. 30 burglary of the Middlevilla Inn on N. Mid­ dleville Rd. days plus 15 days at summer camp a year. But Wilbur said anybody expecting to put only that amount of time into the guard will probably never advance through the ranks. Wilbur said the first obligation of the guard is to the state. The governor cannot use the guard as a police force, and he first must declare a situation as an emergency such as a flood, snow, riot, etc. in a carefully worded declaration. A second obligation of the guard is to back up or supplement active duty personnel. Wilbur said certain units of the guard could be called to action anyplace in the world, on anywhere from a moments notice to 90 days notice. Wilbur said he knows of a Ranger unit based in Detroit that could be called to any heliport at a moments notice to be sent anywhere in the world. Wilbur said the quality of the equipment in the guard depends on how quickly the unit is expected to be mobilized. The better equipment goes to the units which are to be quickly mobilized, and the lesser equipment is given to the units on 90 day notice. “The units that have to act quickly are the ones who’ll be fighting right along the regular army," said Wilbur. “You won't find any equipment in the army that’s any better then theirs.” EDITOR'S NOTE: This column will be publiihed on a regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking volunteers may make use of this space. Information should be made known to Norine Jacobs 948-3254 or Don Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! ESCORTS: Men will to ride with juveniles and a social worker to and from an appointment. Several men needed, training provided, occasional time. Call Don Rewa 948-3259. Wayne Wright Shirley Linker TRANSPORTER: Transport adults and families to medical appointments and other needed services. Coll Don Rewo 948-3259. CHILDREN'S CORNER AIDE: Supervise and provide educational activities for children in the D.S.S. office training and materials provided. Call Bev Jurr 948-3254. PARENT AIDES: Many people in Barry County are having hard times, some border than others. Would you like to help them? Be a parent-aide. Volunteer thru the D.S.S. Contact Linda Me Junkin. 948-3241 or Don Rewa 948-3259. /MATERIAL DONATIONS SPRING CLEANING? Volunteers are willing to pickup some of your "treasures" furniture, appliances, clothes, fabric remnants, yarn. We re­ cycle and distribute to the needy and unemployed Call Norine Jacobs. 948-3254 or Cindy Lieffers. 949 8958 or Don Rewa 948-3259. Bobbie Whitaker Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Evelyn Huminell: "They’ve taken enough from us, we're taxed to death...We have house lax, property tax, everything is just taxed to death. No, I don’t think it’s right. No. Shirley Linker: "No, 1 don’t think it’s right. If you are able to save any money at all, you shouldn't be taxed on top of it.” She thinks she’s being taxed "plenty" right now." Wayne Wright: “I don’t approve of it. I think they should do it the way they do your regular income tax. But I don’t think they should be taking money out of your account that’s your own money.” Mrs. Joe Vanderwater: "No, I don't like it. It will be too complicated for everybody concerned, especially the banks...That's the way I feel about it.” John Barnett: "I think it’s wrong. There is a system on the 1099 form that should cover all that...! think it’s an unnecessary expense, and a burden. Jane Newell: "Sound's like a lot of paper work for the banks to do." She says she always feels overtaxed, "especially this lime of year.” The federal government will soon be having banks and other financial institutions withhold ten percent of the interest or dividends you earn from your savings. How do you feel about this new withholding policy? This week’s respondents were unanimous is in their disapproval of the witholding proposal. Dale Boers ma Bobbie Whitaker: “It doesn’t affect me, cause I don't have enough money to save anyhow. But doesn’t the government have enough of our money already?" Dale Boers ma: "I’m not in favor of it. It will discourage people from saving money." He says that it is always important for people to save money. Be sure and read the “Love Lines” found in this special issuel �The Hostings Banner, Thursday, February 10.. 1983 — Page 3 what's cookin eivi . . GriffinBursiey wed Julie Kay Griffin became the bride of LeRoy Charles Bursley in a double ring ceremony ca Saturday. Nov. 6 at the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Pastor Michael Anton performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Griffin of Hastings. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bursley of Woodland. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white gown featuring a mandrin neckline, trimmed in re-embroidered chantilly lace. The bride’s gown had full bishop sleeves and a natural waist which flowered into a full A-line skirt leading into a chapel length train. The bride wore a mat­ ching fingertip length veil. The bride carried a bouquet of white roses, white sweatheart roses tinted with lavender, white carnations, and white earnations tinted with laver der. Paula Brown, friend of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Diane Griffin, sister of the groom, Lori Mulder, cousin of the bride, and Melissa Griffin, sister of the bride. Melissa Gerkin, friend of the bride and groom, was their flowergirl. Don Griffin, brother of the bride, was the best man. Groomsmen were Nelson Frizzell, brother-in-law of the groom, Bruce Car­ penter, friend of the groom, and Jerri Lee Bracy, cousin of the groom. Dale Bursley, brother of the groom, and Leonard Meert, cousin of the bride, were the ushers. Roxanne Burlsey, sister of the groom, was the guest book attendant. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Community Building. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Baum were master and mistress of ceremony. Thressa Barber, Jodi Lukins and Deborah Meert, cousins of the bride, served cake. DeAnn Brown and Lisa Boop, friends f the bride, opened the gifts for the bride aad groom. Special guests attending the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Meert of Plainwell, grandparents of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brodbeck of Woodland, grand­ parents of tnegroom; andMrs. Elsie Reed of Charlotte, great-grandmother of the groom. Postmark: Showers were given for the bride by Mrs. Nancy Mulder and Lori Mulder; Paula, Marsha and DeAnn Brown; and Diane Griffin, Roxanne Bursley, and Janine Frizzell. The couple now lives in Hastings. by Elaine Gilbert This week, featuring ... Dee Phillips Mr. andMrs. LeRoy Bursley Forrest and Anna Burd of Nashville cor­ dially invite their friends to an open house at V.F. W. Hal in Nashville on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. The party will be hosted by son, David Lynn Burd, and daughter, Mrs. Greg (Denis?' Thomas. Forrest R. Burd and Anna L. Whitaker were married 25 years ago on Feb. 15 (1958) at Presbyterian Chirch of Hastings. The couple request no gifts be given, please. Murphys married 50 years Mr. and Mrs. Verlin Murphy, former Barry County residents now of Alpine, Texas, will observe their 50th wedding an­ niversary February 16. Verlin (“Brownie”) and the former Jeanette Miller (seen here in 1960 photo) were married at Gresham in 1933. Except for about 18 years in Texas, the Murphys resided most of their married life in Barry County Michelle Ann Blair, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Larry Blair and Michael J. Duits, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Duits, were united in marriage on Dec. 18, 1982. The candlelight ceremony was performed by Pastor Michael Anton at the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. LouAnn Selby, friend of the bride, served as matron of honor. Sheri Blair, sister of the bride, and Kathy Duits, sister of the groom, were bridesmaids. Serving as best man was Wayne Selby, friend of the groom. Groomsmen included Rick Duits and Tom Duits, brothers of the groom. Doug Peck and Jeff Duits were ushers. Kim Daiman and Josh Duits, niece and nephew of the groom, were flower girl and ring bearer. Acolytes included Chad and Clint Neil.- Donna Buell provided the organ music and Roxanne Law was soloist. A reception was held at the Middle Villa Inn. Host and hostess for the event were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stanley. The guestbook was attended by the groom's sister, Donna Daiman. Serving the cake were Kim Sheldon and Carrie Duits. Sharon Duits and Karrie Neil also assisted. Michael and Michelle are residing in Hastings. Marriage Licenses Ronald Lee Aspinall, 30, Hastings, and Sue Ann Hull, 25, Hastings. Mark Knauss, 22, Middleville, and Penny Gondick, 18, Grand Rapids. Timothy Pettengill, 24, Hastings, and Laurie Yesh, 20, Hastings. Shane Bryan Schantz, 21, Hastings, and Robin Garber, 21, Hastings. HELP WANTED Armstrongs wed 25 years Feb. 14 Philip and Pauline Armstrong will celebrats their 25th anniversary on Feb. 14. All the children and grandchildren, Brenda. Lesa, Mary, Dan and Jason, wish them many more years of love, good health and happiness. Valentine's Day can be uplifting, she says. "Everything is new to them. They’re nol bogged down or burdened with everyday bins," laughs Dee. “They’re kind of up." “They (second graders) are observant, and they're honest... they’ll tell you ’I liked you hair better the other way’ or ‘I liked your hair shorter ' They’re real. They don’t put on any airs. They boost your spirits by just looking at things in a new way," she said. "Everybody has part of a child inside of them, but sometimes we get so busy that we don’t take time to really enjoy things. The kids have taught me not to take life too seriously sometimes; to take one day at a time and to laugh at yourself, if you can." Another enjoyable aspect of her teaching career is visiting with former students. “They come in to see me now and then and that makes me feel good," said Dee. When I see them working in the store or out playing on the basketball court or whatever, I feel proud that they're doing so well, even though I know I’ve only done a small part." Dee Phillips of Delton, combines teaching second grade at the Delton Kellogg Elementary School, along with a variety of other activities. A mother of two daughters she likes to try new recipes. One of^her favorites, listed below, Is on egg casserole that she said makes a nice breakfast or brunch. "I like It because you con make it the night before and It's easy. Blair-Duits exchange vows Burds to observe 25th anniversary With a calendar of busy days as a working mother, who has been “going toschool” most of her life, a Delton woman credits her pintsized friends and her own children for in­ spiring her to take time to smell the flowers. Dee iDolores' Phillips is Mom to eleven­ year-old Amy and six-year-old Ann Marie and "teacher” to a classroom of second graders at Delton Kellogg Elementary School. “Second grade is a good age," she said. “They really want to learn, overall." "It's rewarding to see (the results of) what I’ve taught them but, there are a lot of things the kids have given me," Dee said. "Kids have a different perspective on life than adults... children are usually quite op­ timistic. When everyone else is down, you can always look to them to do something to make you smile or to lift your spirits." The joys of being with students when they spot the first snowflake of the season or observe the return of the robin in the spring or just watching them making hearts for Part-time receptionist, billing and insurance clerk for area physician's office. Write: Box 802... Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml. 49058 where he was a poultry dealer, farmer and, later, resident caretaker at Charlton Park. They have four children: Shirlee Studt of Woodland; David Murphy and Susan Hin­ ckley, both of Nashville; and Juanita Ware of Bay City, Texas. No special celebration is planned but the Murphys would be pleased to hear from their Michigan friends. The address is P.O. Box 605, Alpine, TX 79831. Day-Kurr engaged Mr. and Mrs. Clarence C. Day are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lucinda Lynn, to Kevin Joseph Kurr of Delton. Kevin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edwin Kurr, Sr. of Hastings. Lucinda is a graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Meijer Thrifty Acres at Gull Rd. Kevin is also a graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Viking of Hastings. A June 11 wedding is being planned. Services to observe 25th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John Service of 1480 E. Dowling Rd. will celebrate their 25th wed­ ding anniversary with an open house at their home from 2 p.m. to5 p.m. Feb. 20. The open house is being given by their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny (Anita ) Service; son Kevin, at home; daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Roy (Brenda) Hayes; and niece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Mark (Sandy) Bowen. All are of the Hastings area. John and the former Dorothy Louise Iferbstrieth were united in marriage Feb. 17, 1958 in Nashville. John is employed at Leila Hospital and Dorothy at Pennock Hospital. The couple have two grandchildren. The couple request no gifts. She has been teaching second grade in the same room since 1972 and notes that her first class of second graders will be graduating this June. Dee started her career at Delton, teaching fourth grade in 1970. The following year, when her firstborn made her debut, she worked part-time as a substitute. Educated in Wyandotte (south of Detroit) where she was bom, Dee attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel from kindergarten through twelfth grade. She earned a bachelor of arts degree from Western Michigan University in 1970. When she first enrolled at Western, Dee said she had plans to pursue a career in social work. But participation experience in working with disadvantaged (economically deprived) children through her courses at Western steered Dee into teaching instead. Obtaining a teaching position in Delton, precipitated moving to the community from Kalamazoo. The move, Dee said, reminds her ”of the story of the City Mouse and the Country Mouse... whereas I've turned into the country mouse. I like the country better than the city now and I didn't think I would adjust to the country.’’ An environment that she finds relaxing and people who are caring, trusting, and friendly are aspects she likes best about living in Delton. Family activities are a prime enjoyment in Dee’s life whether its looking for seashells along the shores of Lake Michigan, watching a parade together or making fancy-shaped chocolate candy for special occasioiis. "I enjoy baking, decorating, and making things for school and for my home,” she said. Sewing is another pastime, and one that’s especially enjoyable when she’s stitching something special for her daughters, like the Halloween costumes she’s made for them in recent years. She also likes to dabble in a wide variety of crafts and needlework, from cross stitching to making corn husk dolls. To keep physically fit. Dee said she's been taking aerobic dancing and doing some jogging for the past three years. "The dancing is fun," she says of aerobics. "You feel good afterwards and it motivate* you to want to keep your weight down and have more energy. It’s a good diversion. The polka is probably her favorite form of dancing and part of her heritage. Natives of Poland, Dee’s parents came to America in the :930’s. Besides jogging in her neighborhood, she’s entered four five-kilometer runs. "I just do it to complete, not to compete,” she says of the runs. "There’s a challenge in doing it and finishing (the course) gives me a sense of accomplishment," she said. Cross-country skiing is a favorite winter sport but her skiis, like many others, haven't touched the trails this year. Extracurricular activities have included serving as a Brownie leader for a year. She also taught religion classes for two years at St. Ambrose Catholic Church where she is a member. She sometimes serves as a Eucharistic minister during Communion. For the past two summers, she has taken a key role in planning the church’s annual parish picnic. Currently, Dee selves on the Delton Schools’ recently organized Community Forum as a representative from the elementary building. She said the forum offers a .“good opportunity to strengthen communication between the community and the school. I hope that committee (forum) can work to establish a better understanding between the community and the school.” At home in the kitchen, Dee likes to try new recipes, but one of her favorites ones is an egg casserole that she said makes a nice breakfast or brunch. “I like it because you can make it the night before and it's easy. It’s good served with toast and fruit." Dee’s Egg Casserole Ingredients: 6 eggs, 1-lb. bulk pork sausage; 1-cup shredded cheddar cheese; 6bread slices, cubed; 1-teaspoon dry mustard: 1 teaspoon salt; 2-cups milk; and canned or fresh mushrooms ioptional). Beat eggs and set aside; brown sausage and drain. Mix all ingredients together. Bake in a casserole at 350-degrees for at least an hour. Serves 8. Ingredients may be mixed together the night before. The Sumney Agency is pleased to announce that John A. Welborn has joined our firm. Specializing in group, association and governmental insurance. Jack’s aim is to design cost-effective packages tailored to the special needs of each client. Please call Jack at: 382-6770 SUMNEY AGENCY, INC. Life, Property d Casituhy, Group Hospiliihzjution. Pemton. Seil-lnoired.tdiumniruiion S<rwin Reed Avenue Kalamazoo, Michigan �The Hostings Banner, Thursday. February 10, 1983— Page 4 Lyle Ketchum, Jr.____________________ Thomas Kelley______________________ Alice Jones_________________________ IRON MOUNTAIN - Mr. Tomas Scott Kelley, 33, formerly of Hickory Corners died Feb. 8,1983 in Iron Mountain. He was born in Battle Creek on Jan. 26, 1950, the son of Mearl and Marion (Scott) Kelley. He graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1969. He had worked the past two years as an installer with Group "W" Cable Vision Co. in Iron Mountain. Mr. Kelley is survived by his parents of Hickory Corners; a sister, Mrs. Homer (Patricia) Bowersock of Alpena; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Marie Scott of Hickory Comers; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A brother, John Kmit, preceded him in death in 1975. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 11 at2 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton, with Pastor Paul Deal officiating. Interment will be in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made tc the Michigan Heart Association. HASTINGS - Mrs. Alice (Spires) Jones, 99, formerly of Charlotte, died Sunday, Jan. 30. 1983 at Provincial House in Hastings, following an extended illness. She was born Nov. 15, 1883 in Nashville, Mich. She had been a resident of the Charlotte area from 1929 until 1971 at which time she moved to the Hastings area. Mrs. Jones is survived by three gtanddaughters, Mrs. Ellennore Beller of Bedford. Mrs. Clarabelle Busch of Tampa, Fla., and Mrs. Nancy Adams of Hastings; ten great grandchildren; and 11 great - great - grand­ children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Jones, in 1934; and by two sons, Leroy Jones in 1953 and Albert Jones in 1979. Cemetery chapel services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2 at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek. Steve Davis, minister of the Barry County Church of Christ, officiated. Arrangements were by the Burkhead Funeral Home of Charlotte. LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Lyle Ketchum, Jr„ 55. of 14755 Cemetery Rd., died Monday morning, Feb. 7, 1983 at his residence. He was bom Sept. 18, 1927 in Lansing, the son of Lyle and Edith (Gowing) Ketchum. He graduated from Holt High School. He married Beverly Wilbur on February i, 1947 in Holt. They moved to the Lake Odessa area in 1949 where he owned and operated his own cement contracting business. He was a member of the Hunting and Fishing Club of Ionia and the Fox Club. He attended Faith Bible Church of Lake Odessa. Mr. Ketchum is survived by his wife, Beverly; two sons, Lon and Mark Ketchum^ both of Lake Odessa; two daughters, Mrs Clifford Phillips Hazel E. Walldorff____________ _______ Bonnie Neil of Hastings and Mrs LouAnne Bronson of Lake Odessa; his mother. Mrs. Edith Ketchum of Lake Odessa , two sisters. Mrs. Leonara Babcock and Joyce McLeod, both of Grand Ledge; and nine grand­ children. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 9 from the Faith Bible Church of Lake Odessa. Rev. Richard Sessink and Rev. James Leasurer officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. ___________________ _ BELLEVUE - Mr. Clifford John Phillips, 77, of 14890 M-66, died Friday, Feb. 4, 1983 at home. He was born in Barry County, the son of William H. and Rosa M. (McTeck) Phillips. He married the former Thelma B. Lashell. She preceded him in death in 1961. His second wife, Ida J. (Colles) Green, also preceded him in death, in 1973. He was employed by United Steel and Wire of Battle Creek and also farmed in the area. He was a member of the Marshal! Senior Citizens. Mr. Phillips is survived by six step- children. Richard Sines of Ariz.. Jack Sines of Lake Orion, Mich., Mrs. John (Winifred) Benoit of Climax, Mich.. Mrs. Blanche Hysell of Flint, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Fishbaugh of Battle Creek, and Mrs. Robert (Marganna) Darkey of Grand Rapids; one brother, Harold Phillips of Battle Creek; one sister, Mrs. Jessie DuBois of Battle Creek; and 24 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. from the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home of Battle Creek. Burial was in Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bellevue Rescue Squad. BELLAIRE BLUFFS, FLA. • Hazel E. Walldorff (Barnum). 89. formerly of Hastings, died Tuesday. Feb. 8. 1983 in Bellaire Bluffs, Florida. She was born Feb. 5, 1894 in Carlton Center, the daughter of Walter and Jennie (Le**) Barnum She graduated from Hastings High School in 1912. She married Dan Walldorff in 1917. He preceded her in death in 1954. She lived in Hastings until 1979 when she moved to Florida. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and was active in the church guilds. She also was a member of American Legion Auxiliary and Eastern Star. Mrs. Walldorff is survived by one daughter. Helen Prahl of Toledo. Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Doyle of Freeport, and Mrs. Mary Fox of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, Steve Barnum of Dexter, Mich.; three grandchildren; four great - grand­ children; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Robert, in 1980. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be Saturday, Feb. 12 at 1:30 p.m. attheGirrbach Funeral Home, with the Rev. Willard Curtis officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be Hazel E. Walldorff made to the Presbyterian Church or a charity of one's choice. The Walldorffs are a fourth generation funeral home and furniture business in Hastings. Hazel enjoyed being active in many areas and spent many hours visiting elderly people. She was such a happy perso t, always bringing cheer to shut-ins. She will be missed by many. Philip W. Leohardt____________________ Delton Area CEDAR UREK BIBLE. Camoground Road. 3 mi S.. Pastor. Brent Branham Phone 623 7285 Sunday School at 10 am.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evming Ser­ vice at 7 p m.. Youth meet Sunday 6 pm .Wed. Prayer Bible? p.m. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Comer Piter and Cedar Creek Rd PaulS Howell. Pastor Phone 9488884 Saturday Services, Saba th School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 11 a m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer meeting. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor: Elmer J. Faust. On M-43 in Delton. Services - Worship 10 45 a m Sunday Sclwol 9:30-10:30; Evening Service 6 p.m.; United Meth­ odist Women every first Thursday. 7.30 p m ; United Methodist Men every second Sun lay. 7:30 a.m. INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton l-ocalcd on M-43 in Delton. Pastor Steve Van.Natian Sandy Campbell. Sunday School Director. Sunday School 10 * m.. Family Worship and Bible Teaching II a.m.. dularen's Church, 11 a m.. Evening Service 6 n.m Wednesday Bible Study aU p.m., Choer Practice at 7:50 pm. Last Friday nf every mmth. Family Night at 7:30 p m. at the :hurrh Call 623-5391 MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Comer M43 and Milo Road. Dtrug Huntington Pastor Rt No. 3. Box 3I5A Delton, Mi 49016 Phore 671-4702. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00. Evening Worship 6.U0 p.m. Wednesday Service7:00 p.m PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH 10221 S Ntrris Rd Arrow from Prsinevilk Garsxr Hr' BiU Blur. Putor Surday School .0 a.m.; Morning Wonhip 11 a m . Sundae Night 7 pjn.; Bible Study. Wadnaaday Service 7 p.m. .ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. I’f p Ro Allen. 1200 Noon the rest of the year Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner officiating Phone 758-3149 Country Chapel worship 10:15 a.m.: Sunday School 9 am.; Benfield worship 11:30a.m. COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH Former Johnstown Town­ ship Hall Dowling Mark A. Shriver Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship 10:45 a m., Evening service 6 fm Wed evening prayer 7 pm. cl low-ship dinner last Sunday of each month. 2: to p.m at the church Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 Fuller SL. M-79, Pastor James Sherman Sunday Services It Sunday School. It a m ; Mornins Wotship 11 a.m : Evening Services, Youth 6pm.; Evening Worship 7 p.m.; Wednesday mid week prayer 7 p.m.; Wednesday caravan program 7 p.m HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH Hwy M-66 10 mi. S. of Nashville. Robert Lee Shotls, Pastor Sunday • 9:45 a m.. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 6 pm Young People Meeting; 7:00 p m Evening Service; Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free counsel• a service on all problems Phone 758 3866 or 963-1713. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Lacey. Father Ray Allen. Phone 623-2490. Sun­ day Mass at 9 00am. PEACE UNITED MCTHUtHST CHURCH, at Berryville 4 miles W of Nashville on M-79 Steven R«n<L Pastor Worship Service 9:15 arc . Sunday Church School and Coffee Fellowship 10:15 a.m ; United Methodist Women 1st Tuesday each month ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Robert E. Consani, Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 am. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashville Phone 852-9719 Corner Washington and State Leonard F. Putnam. Pastor. Services: Sundays 9:45 a m. Morning Worship; 10:45 arc Fellowship. 11 a m. Church School for all ages. 6:30 pm U M Y F Jr Hi and O.MJY.F. Sr. Hi; Bible Hour - all ages. 1st Wednesday 7:30 pm each month. United Methodist Women. TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington, Nashville. Rev J. G. Boomer Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m ; Evening Service 600 p m ; Bible Prayer. Wednesday. 7:00 pm NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillips St Pastor Lreter DeGroot. 8529608 or 852-9025 Aaaiatant Pastor Don Roscoe. 852-9806. Sunday Service* Sunday School 9 45. Sunday Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 7 an. Wedneaday eigU cubit Study 7 p m Bus Ministry — Call Doo Roscoe 852 9228 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURO I, Cloverdale Rd. 5 miles south of Nash­ ville. «, mile East of M-66 Pastor Marvin Potter. Phone 852-0861 Sunday Services; Sunday School to a.m ; Morning Services 11 a.m.. Evening Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN comer of Barnum Rd. and M-66 Wood­ land. Pastor George Speas Phone 3672741. 9:45 am. Worship; II a.m. Sunday School; Wednesday Prayer 8 p.m ; W.M.A. 2nd Wednesday each month; Adult C.E.. 2nd Saturday each month. 8 p.m. WOODGROVE PARISH. Coals Grove Rev Pamela Owens. Pastor Phone 367-3334 Church School. 9:30 a-m.; Worship Service. 10:45 a m.; Holy Communion lint Sunday of each month Women's Fellowship first Thursday of each month at 10:00 am WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance Heflelfinger Phone 367-3961.9:15 a m Worship Service; 10:30 a.m Sunday School; 7:30 p.m Wednesday UMYF Welcome. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hostings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGEHCY of Hastings, Inc. insurance lor your Ute. Homa. Business end Car E. W. BLISS COMPANY A Gulf 4- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N Broodway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions” -118 5. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan Wren Funeral Home Corner ot Walnut & S. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Woodland Rd.. Lake Odessa. Pastor Richard Sessink Church phone 3674621 Pastor's phone 374-8838 Sunday ■ Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; evening service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday - Bink- Study 7:00 p.m. STONEY' POINT FREE METHODIST Wellman Rd. at E State Rd. Rev Charles Davenport. 119 Star Si. Sprirg Arbor, Ml. Ph 517-750-2497 Sunday School 10 l it . Worship Service 11 a.m. Mid-week Service Wed.at6p.rn Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev. Phil Perkins. Pastor. 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship; Junior Church. Nursery; 7 p.m. Worship; Wednesday 7:30 pm. Family Night Missionary Society second Friday. 7 p.m. Potluck. Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. I«6 Cherry St Pastors: Rev Jerry Drummond and Rev Don Palmer Phone 765-5134 10:00am Sunday School. 11:00 a m Morning Worship. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting at Y.C.W. Cfub's7:00p m. “A Growing Church For Coming Lord " GALILEAN BAPTIST. 108th St and N Freeport Rd Phone 945-5704 10 a.m. Sunday School, it a.m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m Evening Service; Wednesday - Prayer Meeting7:30 p.m. HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, M-50 North of Freeport at the Kent-Ionia County Line Rev James Kinsey. Morning Worship to am; Church School it a.m. Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m Morning Services: 11:15 Sunday School. These are classes for all. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. 708 West Mam Street Worship to a m.; Sunday School It; 15 am; Evening Worships p m. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy. M 37. lust north of Middleville. 796-9726 Rev Wesley Smith. Pastor. Dennis Anderson. Pastor of Youth and Education Sunday School 9:45 am.; Morning Worship It a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m. NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Russell St Rev. Gary Finkbeiner Phone 796-7429 Sunday Worship Service 10 am. and.7 pm.; Wednes­ day Bible Study 7:X p.m. PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 at Parmalee Hoad. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel, Pastor. Phone 8911585 Rev Charles Doombos. Assts tanl Pastor, phone 795-3466 First Service 9 a.m.; Church School 10.15 a m ; Second Service 11:15 a.m.; Even­ ing Celebration 6 p.m. ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phoni 782-2689. Sunday Mass 11 a.m PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. M-50 at Bell Rd Rev Lee R Palmer 10 am Worship Service. 11 a m. Sunday School. 6:30 Evening Service. 7 30 Wednesday Prayer Service McCALLL'M CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST The Church m the Wildwood- Ous Lake Ro»d Pastor Gary Brooks Morning Worship 11 am. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m . Prayer Meeting and Youth Meeting 7 p m Thuradiy. Women * Mi* aionary Amocution Tint Thursday of each month. 9.30 am Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd.. 2 miles south of Gun Lake Rev Dan Johnson. Pastor. Larry Tungate. Sunday School Supt Sunday School 9 45 am . Church Services 11 a.m.; 6 Sm Evening Services. Wednesday 30 pm S O.C.K 3 thru 6 grades. 7 p.m Adult Prayer and Bible Study Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-5413 for pick up MARTIN REFORMED CHURCH OF' MARTIN Dnve-tn. walk-in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapei Rev Marvin Meeter. Pastor Worship Ser vices 10 a m and 7 30 p.m . Sunday School It 15a m ST CRYIL & METHODIUS. Gun Lake Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 792 2889 Saturday'Mass 5 p m Sunday Mass 9 a m DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. Doster Road near Pine Lake Rev John F Padgett. Pastor Sunday Worship 9:30 am and 6 pm ; Sunday School II am. Youth Choir meets each Monday 6:30pm ST FRANCIS OF ASSLS1 EPISCO­ PAL CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Mass 8 a.m . Church School 9 a m . Family Eucharist in a m Nursery 10am , Midweekserv'cesas announced Father Kurt Fish. Vicas 664-4345 Hastings Area NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH, comer of Windarhool and Wins Rda Paator Mark Wade. 5519 Buehler Rd Phone 7658287 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship 11 a.tn. Evening Service 7 pan.. Prayer Service Wedneaday 7 pm.; Nunery prmidrd for all Hastings Area ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE Chu 11(31. 2625 Airtnrt Rd.. Dirk Taggart. Pastor Church phone 9IS-.MM2 Sunday Sch...'. 9 45 a m . Worthin 11 am. Junior Church 11 a.m.. Evening Worship 7 p m.. Nuracrv for ail M-rvuv* CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 N Broadway Rev James Hilgendorf, 207 W Ind Hills Dr Sunday School 9:45 a m.. Morning Worship 11 a m ; Sunday "Showers of Blessing " WBCH 8:45-9:00 a m.; Evening Service 6:30 pm ; Wednesday • Mid­ week Bible Study. Youth and Children's Services 7 p.m HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E. Marshall St. Mailings. Rev Marvin Sickmiller. Phone 945-5197. Services: Sunday School 10:00 arc Morning Worship ll'OOa.m. Sunday and evening 7:Mp,m. Wednesday mid-uees meeting 1:M p.m. We will be REVIVAL Meetings Sept. 30 th 10 each night at 7:30. Rev. Richard Gremillion from Jasper. Ala. vrill be the evangelist. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Has'ings. Michigan 948WXM Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30a.m Morning Worship 10 45 a m.. Evening Warship 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night: Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m Sunday morning service broadcast WBCH BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan. J. David Walker. Minister. 945-2938. Sun. Services to a.m . Bible Study II a.m. Evening Services 6 p m Wednesdayevening Bible Study 7 p m. ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 905 S Jefferson Father Robert E. Consani Pastor Saturday Mass 5:15 pm; Sunday Masses « a m and 1J a m. Confessions Saturday. 4 30 toS p m WELCOME CORNERS UNI ED METHODIST. 3185 N Broadway. Rev Constance Heflelfinger. Pastor Ph. 367-3961. Church School 9:30: Worship Service 11 a m.. Senior MYF 7 Dm: Thursday evening starting at 7 p m Choir. U.M Women: Welcome Circle third Wednesday of month, t p m. FIRS’ CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway Rev David D Garrett Phone !H8 2229 Parsonage. 945^3195 Church Where a Christian experience makes you a member 9:45 a m Sunday School; 10:45 a.m Worship Service; 7 p.m. Fellowship Worship; 7 ■y.m. Wednesday Prayer ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH oo McCann Rd. in Irving. Sunday Monung prayer at 10.30. Holy Cotntnunicn at 11 OO The Rt Rev. William O Lewis. Rector FAITH TEMPLE CHRISTIAN CENTER. 2750 S Wall Uke Rd (M 4-1. juat 5 m.ln ■oulh cf Hasting*’ I’.iwusr !->m Silverman. Asmm- Pastor Allan Welch Sunday Shool for all ages at 9 30 a m Morning Wonhip 10:30 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 pm. Turxlay Night I'raver. Praiar and Wonhip Servsv 7:00 p.m.. Thurod.iv Night Worship Service 7 OO pro "VV<rd* of Truth" radio brondnuit daily at 2 pm on WDFPFM053I HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Boltwood and East State Road. 945-9121 Rev Donald L. Brail, "astor Sunday School 10:00 a m. worship Service 11:00 a m Eyening Service 6-00 p m Prayer Meeting 7 oo p.m Wednesday EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner Broadway and Center St Fr. Shel­ don Harbech. Locum Trnena Servicea: Sunday. Maaa and Church School 10 a m FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 502 Eaat Grand St Mark J. Highman. Paalor Ph 948-2828 Sunday School. 10 a.tn . morning worship and children's church. 11 an, yout tunrelings. 5 p m . evening worship. 6 p m Thursday Prayer meeUrg 7 p m.; Thursdav teen classes and Primary Adven­ tures 7 pm. Nursery provided for sil ser­ vice* We welcome all' HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 102 E. Woodlawn Ave Minuter Scotl llsvi* Sunday Worship 9.30 a m Fellowship 10 30 to 11 <Mi a m Bible Schoo! 11 -00 a m to 12 01 noon Wednesday Hihle Study enc Fellowship 7:30 to 44:30 p m Phone 945-2076 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH J miles E on M-79. Steven Reid. Pastor Sunday Church School io 3n a ni Worship Service II :3oa m United Methodist Women 1st Wednesday each month BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 a m . Worship Service 11 a m . Prayer Service Thun, day 7pm CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS .Meeting al 502 E Bond Sunday Sacr.itneni meeting 9 U0 a m . Sunday School to ixi a in Brunch President David McMomgle Phone 1-698-9849 or 9454154 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Ha* ting*. Michigan Willard H Curti*. Mini* ter. Edren Higbre, Dir Chnatian Ed Sun­ day. Feb 13 - Morning Worship 930 and 1100 Nuraery provided Broadcast of 9.30 •nv.ee over WBCH AM and FM 9 30 Church School Claaan for *11 age* 10.30 Coffee Hour in church dining room 1030 Children * Choir prwtire. 11 On Valentine * Day Brunch i* being served in Memarwl Hall through 1 <Ki p m This u *pon«>red by the High School Youth, profit* will go toward the aununrr mtMion trip Co*t Adult. 14 00. children 5-10. S3 OO. child ren 4 and under $1 OO 6 30 Junior High Youth Fellowship at the church Monday 7 30 The Seamon will meet in the church dining room 7 30- Circle 6 will meet at the home of Helen Tuekrr Wedne*day - 1 °0 Women'* A**ocuitu>n Meeting m church dining room Guest «peaker Mr. Myron William*, wife of the pMtor of the First United Methi>li*t Church of Ha*ting* 6 OO Senair High Youth FeLow»hip aupjer meet mg 7 30 Chancel Chotr practice Thuroday 12««i Lenten l.un<hecn-Worohip «t die Grace Lutheran Church. 239 Ea.t N.irth . 6 30 Kirk Chmr practice Saturday • Sophomore-J umor laxk m al the A«Ue home 11 (i Mary laiu I’nve HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd ftuwvll A Snrver. J’a.tor Phone 945-9224 Wonhip rervue 1030 •.m.. evening aervice 6 p m., clmree for al) age* Tuesday. Cottage Prayer Meeting. HASTINGS {SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. 904 Terry Lane. Phone 945 8884 Saturday services- Sabbath School 9:30 a.m.: Worship 11 am.; Tuesday - Bible Study and Prayer Meeting. 7:30 pm. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Jack Bartholomew, paitor. phone 945-4995 Robert Fuller, chmr director Sunday acbedidr 930 Fellowship and roffee. 9:55 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship. 6 90 Youth Meet­ ing*. 7:00 Evening Wonhip. Nuraery for all servicea. tranaportation prowled to and from morning wr.xe* Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. W«*ne*d»y HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 220 Wert Colfax St Bible Lecture 9:30 a.m . Watchtower Study 10:45 am.; Tuesday • Congregation Bible Study t p m . Thursday Theocratic School 7:30; Service meeting8:30 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Vehe Rd . Woodland. Timothy Rothfus*. Pastor Thurs. Dec 23 • Senior Choir. 7:30 p m. Friday. Dre. 24 • Candlelight ServicWC*ntata •Mtemah." 7 pm; S*t. Dre 35 - Chnstma* Day Worahip. 10 30 a.m.; Sun.. Dre. 26 • Sunday School 9.15 a m . Worahip Fellowship 1030 am. Mon-Thur*. Luther League District Convention FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Dr Myron K William*, minuter Mbs France* Hume. Director of Christian Ed­ ucation Sunday. Feb 13. 1963 - 9.30 a.m Church School. 9.30 a m. Adult Member­ ship Class; 10-30 a m Coffre, Fellowship. 10 30 am. Radio Broadcast WBCH; 11 00 a m Worship, ’(rod Give* You Vmon Baptism and Membership 4.00 p m. Youth RoflerSkating Monday. Frb 14 -530 p m. Cub Scouts; 6:30 p m Handbell Chmr; 7:00 p m Boy Scouts Tuesday. Feb 15. 1963 ■ 2:15 pm Cub Scouts Virdnredav. Fab. 16 ■ 6 45 a m Men's breakfast 4 Bible study. 2:30 p m Carol Choir. 6.3M:00 pm Conmmion ASH WWNESDAY Thursday. Feb. 17 • 230 p m Sptnt Choir. 7:00 p.m Chancel Choir HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARv CHURCH will be holding *(.mal services Jan 26 thru Jar. M sach night at 7 30 Godrneh. Ontario Canada WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2580 W. State Rd (Old Algonquin School) Paalar Jeff Arnett, phone home. 948-2792. church 948-2549 Sunday: Sunday School 10 a m.. Worahip 1045 a.m.. evening aervice d:30 pm GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E North St. Michael Anton. Pa»tor Phone 945-4384. Sunday. Feb. 13 -' 8 45 Church School 10:00 Worahip • Church Council Meeting after. 2:U0 Jr. High Youth Group Sliding Party. Monday. Fab. 14 • 7.00 Bethel Wedneaday. Fab. If • 9:30 a.m. Wordwatcher*. 6.00 Supper. 7:00 Aah Wed­ nesday Worahip Service Thursday. Feb. 17 - 12.00 noon LenteiVLuuch (lommuuty aervieel. 4:15 Children’* Choir. 7:30 Sr. Choir. Saturday. Feb. If* ■ 9:30 Corfinnation 5. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Hanover. Harting* Leonard Davie. Pastor. Ph 948-2256 or 945 9429 Sunday. Sunday School 9 45 a.m.. Worship 11 a_m . Youth 5 p.m . Evening Worahip 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nuraery for all ser­ vice*. Wednesday CYC 6 45 p.m.. prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Weil State Road Pastor JT Crawmer. Phone 945-2285 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worahip 1100 a m . Evening Service 6 pm . Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. ti)H 4. <11- REVIVAL CHI Wil »FuU G<>.|v|| 17!* I'hurlhKi f’mh-r Hit . Sundny nioiitu’u M-rvire. prsiw und In Ui a n... hwmtig M-rvu-r*. ryangi-lwiie. 7 :U> u.m.. Sunday Youth Meeting 44.00 p m W’rdnrsiiay Bild*- Slmly and Prayer Meeting at 7:30 p m REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. S Jefferson at Walnut. Kenneth Colburn. Pastor Home 698-85457. Sunday School 10 am. Worship 11 a.m THE NOTE OF PRALSE (The New NoteL 12223 Chief Noonday Rd . Gun Lake are* Thursday night Bible study 7 p.m 7957808. Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Vecdrr Road. 1 Mile South of M-50 between Darby and Nash Roads Pastor. Bill Stevens Phone 693-2315 10 a m Sunday School; II a.m Morning Worhsip; 7 o'clock Sunday evening worship; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. PaaUir Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555 Aerore from the high school 7180 Velte Rd. M-50 Sunday School 1000 a.m ; Worship Service 11:(X) a m Evening Serna 630 pm. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 pm LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST Hwy M-50, M, mJ* W. of M-66. Laks Odsaaa. Rav. Jams* Hulett. Pastor Worship 830 and 11 rm.. Evsning Service •I 7:30 pm. ST. EDWARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odessa Father Donald Weber, Administrator 3748274 or 374-7405. Saturday Mass 5:X .. m ; Sunday Masses 8 and 10. WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, just off M66 N of M-50. in VjILige of Woodbury Pastor Duane Waller Phone ■174*7251 Worship service 930 am.. ■Sunday School 10.45 a.n... Youth Fellow­ ship Wednesday 7 p.m.; Hible Study and Prayer Service Wedrrwliy 7 pm. CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Comer of 1st and 2nd Ave.. Lake Odessa Pastor George Speas Phone 374-8756. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m Evening Service - 7:30 p m Wednesday Eve • Prayer Meeting • 7:30 p tn. We will be remembered best for the joy we radiate l^Lery popular man recently passed away, following a lengthy illness whose terminal nature was known to him from the outset; and in spite of which he continued to do the work he loved as long as possi­ ble. He was a brilliant writer and a patriot, but nei­ ther of these qualities would have caused the tre­ mendous outpouring of affection during his illness, or the massive turnout at his funeral. What endeared him to everyone was the constant joy that emanated from him, with a ready smile and an un­ complaining cheerfulness in his speech and writ­ ings that he maintained even while knowing that he had little time left. He was a pleasure to be near and an inspiration to others, who found their own spirits uplifted by his presence. At your House of Worship you can acquire this habit of exuding joy. and the satisfaction of being able to brighten someone else’s day as a result of it. TUCSON, ARIZ. - Mr. Philip W. Leonhardt died Thursday, Feb. 3, 1983 in Tucson, Ariz. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., moved to Hastings in 1946, then moved to Tucson in 1976. He began working for E.W. Bliss Co. in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1911 at the age of 14 as an apprentice in the machine shop. He graduated from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn with an engineering degree. He continued to learn all areas of Bliss, and at the time of his retirement in 1967 at the age of 69, was head of the Customer Service Engineering Department. Phil was the oldest employee in years of service with 55 years and eight months with the company. He was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Chtrch until moving to Arizona when he changed his affiliation to St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Chirch. While at Emmanuel, he received the Bishop's Cross for service in the church as a layman. He was very active in the work of the church and served as its custodian until suffering a stroke in 1972 He was a life member of Hastings Lodge No. 52 F&AM, a member and past patron of Hastings Chapter No. 7,0.E.S., and past vice president of Barry County Association, O.E.S. Mr. Leonhardt is survived by a daughter, Phyllis of Tucson; a son, Harry of Pontiac, Mich.; five grandchildren; an J three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dora, in 1964, and three sisters. His only brother died at the same time as he in New York. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held Wednesday, Feb. 9 from St. Philip’s in Tucson. Services in Hastings are pending in June with interment in Hastings Township Cemetery. H*l*n Ov*r*tr**t ____________________ Mrs. E. Helen Overstreet, 70, of 420 Woodlawn Ave., died Saturday, Feb. 5, 1983 at the Provincial House She was born on Feb. 14,1912 in Savanna, Okla., the daughter of William and Bertha Crabtree. She at­ tended McAlistered School. She married Joseph K. Overstreet of Gary, Ind. on Feb. 11, 1928 and lived in Gary until 1942, then they travelled extensively as Mr. Overstreet was an electrician working on several construction projects throughout the J.S. About eight of those years were spent in the Colon, Mich. area. While living there, she was employed by the Kirsch Co. tn Sturgis. She moved to the Hastings area in 1974. Mr. Overstreet preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 1977. She was a member of the Colon Eastern Star No. 41 and the Colon American Legion Post No. 454, the V.F.W. Auxiliary Post No. 850 of W. New York, N.J. Mrs. Overstreet is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Monafae) Decker of Hastings; one son, Gerald Overstreet of Miami, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; one great grandchild ; and one sister, Mrs. Doris Jones of Kincaid, Ill. She was preceded in death by two sons, Gordon and Raymond. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Mark J. Highman officiated. Burial was in South Colon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Christina Van Horn--------------------------- NASHVILLE - Christina (Snow) VanHorn, 92, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 1983 at HayesGreen-Beach Hospital in Charlotte, where she had been a patient for the past eight days. She had recently made her home with her daughter, Marion Johnson of Charlotte. She was born Jan. 8,1891 in Kent County, the daughter of Arthur and Christina (Parks) Brown. She is survived by four sons, Howard of Glendale, Ariz., Harold of Olivet, Mich., and Homer and Hugh, both of Nashville; two daughters, Mrs. William (Marguerite) Wallace of Nashville and Mrs. Clifton (Marion) Johnson of Charlotte; 19 grand­ children; 25 great - grandchildren; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Bud (Katherine) Cisler and Mrs. Leona McGhee, both of Middleville, andMrs. Clare (Louise) Bassett of Freeport; and two stepsons, Amos Van Hom of Madison Heights and Sylvester Van Hom of Pontiac. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Rev. Steven Reid officiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nash­ ville. Michael $. Staai___________________ KALAMAZOO - Michael S. Stam, 37, of 309 Parker Ave., died Saturday, Feb. 5, 1983. He was bom August 12, 1945, the son of Jerry and Gladys Stam in Hastings. He was a member of the U.S. Air Force from 1963 to 1967, and a veteran of the Vietnam war. Mr. Stam is survived by two children, Jeffery J. Stam and Christina Stam; two brothers, Franklin F. Stam of Durand and Dale A. Stam of Weatherford, Tex.; one sister, Mrs. Donald (Marval) Humphrey of Hastings; and fiancee, Mrs. Tennie Puckett of Kalamazoo. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 10 a.m. at Truesdale Chapel of the Pines, Kalamazoo. Rev. Thomas Pace officiated. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made tc the American Cancer Society. Thursday noon community lenten lunches, services begin For more than a decade, area churches have united to sponsor lunch and worship services on the Thursdays of Lent. The first program of this year’s series, with a focus on “Hands of Lent," will begin on Thursday, Feb. 17. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, Feb. 16. Grace Lutheran Church, located at 239 E. North St. in Hastings, is serving as the host church for the Thursday programs this year. Various area clergy will lead the worship services. During the six consecutive Thursdays (Feb. 17-Mai*ch 24) lunch will be served at the church at noon and worship will begin at 12:30 p.m. The service will conclude before 1 p.m. to allow workers to participate and return to their jobs before their lunch hour is over. A freewill donation will be received for lunch. Story hour is Saturday Friends of the Hastings Public Library will host a St. Valentine s Day story hour on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the library. Children preschool fige through third grade are invited. “We invite you to be sustained in body and spirit,” said Rev. Michael J. Anton, pastor of the host church. Presbyterian women to hear speaker United Presbyterian Women will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Feb. 16 in the church dining room for their regular Women's Association meeting. Refreshments will be served by Circle 5 with Wilma Story and Helen Keeler as co-chairman. The guest speaker is Mrs. Myron Williams, talking on the topic “The Instruments of God.” Maudy Williams, wife of the pastor from First United Methodist Church of Hastings, has been active in women’s work in her denomination since her earliest years as a minister's wife, she has also served as District President of United Methodist Women. The Williams moved to Hastings in June 1982. Being new in the community, she has chosen to take an active part in its life and is now one of the coordinators of Love, Inc., an interdenominational association which seeks to meet the practical needs of local people. Guests are most welcome at this meeting. �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, February 10, 1983 — Page 5 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROB ME COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 18.713 Estate ol VICTOR R. JOHANNES. Deceased. TAKE NOTICE: On February 24. 1983 at 1:15 p.m., in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hostings. Michi­ gan. before Hon, Richard N. Loughrin Judge or Probate, a hearing will ae held for the ap­ pointment ol Personal Repre tentative. as named in the Will. Richard Stager, admitting Will to Probate, and for Determin­ ation of Heirs. Creditors c I the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate must be presented to Richard Stager. 2770 Solomon Rd.. Middleville, Ml. 49333 and proof thereof, with copies to the Barry County Probate Court on or before April 2), 1983. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereupon assigned to persons appearing ol record entitled thereto. The Inst known address of the deceased was 4338 W. State Rd.. Middleville. Ml. and his social security number wos 37710-5646. His dote of death was January 17, '983. February 7.1983 Richard Stager. 2770 Solomon Road. Midcleville. Ml 49333 (616) 795-7463. James H. F.sher (P26437), 500 Edward Streei. Middleville. Ml 49333(616)795-3374 . 2-10 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made the 15th day of Sept­ ember 1978, by Craig E. Gay and Rosa S. Gay. husband and wife: os mortgagors, to the United Stotts of America, as mortgagee, and recorded on September 15, 1978, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Liber 238 of mortgages on pages 196-’-99; on which mort­ gage there >s claimed to be due ond unpaid at the date of this Notice Twenty One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty One ond 08/100 Dollars ($21,951.08) principal asd One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Two ond 24/100 Dollars ($1,252.24) inter­ est; no suit or proceeding ot law or in equity having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sole contained in said mort­ gage havinq become operative by reason ol such default; NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on March 24. 1983, at 10 o'clock in the fore­ noon al the east door of the Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sole and sold to the highes1 bidder, at public sole, for tho purpose of satisfy­ ing the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage men­ tioned ond described, as follows, to-wit: That property located in Barry County in the State of Michian. Lot 39 of Supervisor s Plat of the Village of Priarieville. according to the recorded plat thereof, os recorded in Liber 2 ol Plats on page 74. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan. (described as follows:) Commencing at a point 46 Jinks West and 30 chains 81 links South of the % post on the North boundary of Section 2. ’own 1 North. Range 10 West, thence East 3 chains 75 links, thence South 2 rods 16% links, thence West 3 chains 75 links, thence North 2 rods 16% links to the place of beginning, containing 25 1/100 of on acre, and being approximately the North % ol Lot number 39 ol the Supervisor s Plot ol the Village of Prairieville, os recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. Prairieville Township. The redemption period will be six months from the foreclosure sale. Property may be redeemed by paying 'he amount of the bid at the foreclosure sale plus 8%% interest and any unpaid encumbrances on the property from date of sale. Dated Feb­ ruary 10. 1983. Edward A. Hoffman. Regional Attorney. United States Department of Agriculture. Room 2920 . 230 South Dearborn Street, Chicago. Illinois 60604. Attorney lor Mortgagee. For additional information please contact UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through Farmers Home Administration. Room 209 1405 South Harrison Rood. East Lansing, Michigan 48823. Mortgagee. 3-3 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 18.702 Estate of HELEN G. CLEMENT Deceased. Social Security Num­ ber 370-40-5809. TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE. On January 27. 1983 al 1:15 p.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Lcughrin Judge of Probotv. a hearing was hela on the petition of Gordon L. Clement requesting that Gordon L. Clement be ap­ pointed Personal Representative ol the Estate of Helen G. Clement, deceased, who lived at 710 West Walnut Street, Hastings. Michigan and who died January 15, 1983: and requesting also that the will of the Deceased doted June 14. 1982 be admitted to probate. Heirs ot low of said deceased will be determined on April 21. 1983. al 9:00 a m. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative ond to the Court on or before April 20. 1983. Notice is further given that the estate will then e assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. February 4. 1983 GORDON L. CLEMENT £y: Richard J. Hudson. Address ol Personal Representative. 20926 Homeland Rood. Matteson. III. 60443. Richard J. Hudson (PI 5220) Siegel. Hudson, Gee. Shaw 8 Fisher, 215 South Church Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 9453495 . 2-10. File No. 17.200 In the mailer of Arlhur G. Quigley. Protected Person. TO: Jesse Quigley ond Mabel Kilpatrick whose addresses are unknown ond whose interest in the matter may bo barrod or affected by the following: TAKE NOTICE: On March 3. 1983 ot 9:00 o.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Piobale. a hearing will be held on tho Petition of Comerica Bonk Battle Creek. Conservator Guardian, for the allowance of their Seventh Annuo! Account. February 3. 1983 COMERICA BANK-BATTLE CREEK By: Frances A. Hanson, 25 West Michigan Moll. Bottle Creek. Ml 49016(616) 966-6343. HOLMES. HARTER. MUMFORD. SCHUBEL. NORLANDER 8 MAC­ FARLANE by: Phillip E. Harter (P24309). 424 Rivertide Drive. Battle Creek. Michigan 49015 (616)968-6146. 2-10 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE Is hereby given that pursuant to a Judg­ ment of Foreclosure entered by the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on the 17th day ol December. 1982, in favor of NORMAN D. HUNTER. Plaintiff in said cause, against ELWIN L. EPLER and VIRGINIA EPLER, husband & wife, jointly and severally. Defendants in said cause. I shall offer lor sole to the highest bidder at a public auction to be held at the East front door of the Court House In the City of Hastings, Barry County. Michigan, on the II th dcy of February. 1983, at 2:00 p.m in the afternoon, all that certain piece or parcel of land situated and being in the Town­ ship of Assyria. County of Bai ry. State ot Michigan. and described as follows: The Northwest % pl the North­ east % of Section 13. Town 1 North, Range 7 West. Assyria Township, Barry County. Mich­ igan. Dated: January 6, 1983 NORVALE. THALER, Barry County Clerk DEBBIE S. BAKER. Deputy Clerk 2-10 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEAWMG File No. 18.709 Estate of William A. Currier. Deceased. TAKE NOTICE: On February 24. 1983 at 1:00 p.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held for the appointment ol Personal Representative. Fredrick A. Currier, son of the deceased, o’ the Estate, ond Determination of Heirs. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate must be presented to Fredrick A. Currier. 9755 Bend Drive. Jension, MJ 49428. ond proof thereof, with copies of the claims, filed with the Court on or before April 21. 1983. Deceased last known address was 4690 Patterson Rood. Middleville, Ml. Barry County. Ml. and his Social Sec­ urity number was 372-28-6725. Dote of deceased death was 12/13/82. February 3. 1983 Fredrick A. Currier. 9755 Bend Jenison. Ml 49428 616-669-9636. James H. Fisher (P26437). 500 Edward Street, Middleville. Ml 49333 . 2 10 BOARD OF REVIEW Notice of Meeting The Board of Review of the City of Hastings will meet in the City Hall daily 9 a.m. to4 p.m., March 8, through Monday, April 4, 1983; EXCEPT: March 16 & 23, 1983 when the board will meet 3-6 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. to accommodate tax­ payers. The Board of Review will meet in the Assessors office to review the assess­ ment roll. The following is a temporary list of factors to be applied to the 1983 assessed values from the County Equalization Department. Residential Factor... 1.002902 Commercial Factor.. 1.01500 Industrial Factor...... 1.00296 Personal Factor........ 1.00000 <2-2*1 LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE OF LETTING OF DRAIN CONTRACT AND REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE PARKER DRAIN Notice is. hereby, given that I. Audrey Burdick County Drain Commissioner of the County of Barry. State of Michigan, will, on the 16th day of February. 1983. al the County Drain Commissioner s Office in the City of Hastings, in the County of Barry. proceed to receive sealed bids until 11.00 o'clock in the forenoon of that day. when bids will be opened ond publicly announced for the construction of o certain drain known and designated os the Parker Drain located and established in lhe Township of Carlton Said drain will be let in one sec­ tion as set forth in the plans. This Notice of Letting, the plans, specifications ond bid proposal shall be considered a pa-t of the Contract. The following items will be re­ quired and a Contract let for same: 1. Open Drain ■ 54 rods 2. Tile Drain - 18-49 rods and other related work to com­ plete the Drain os specified. Said job will be let in accordance with the diagram now on file with the other papers pertaining to said Drain, in the office of the County Drain Commissioner of the County of Barry which reference may be had by all rties interested, and bids will mode and received accord­ ingly. Contracts will be made wilh the lowest responsible bidder giving adequate security for the performance of the work, in the sum then and there to be fixed by us. reserving to ourselves the right to reject ony and all bids, ond if no satis­ factory sealed bids are received, we reserve the right to proceed immediately after the rejection of sealed bids, and at the same time and place and without further notice to let the contract by open bidding, like­ wise reserving the right to reject ony ond all such open bids and to adjourn such letting to such time ond place os we shall publicly announce. The date for lhe completion of such contract, and the terms of payment, therefore, shall and will be announced at the time and place of letting. Any person desiring to bid on the above mentioned work will be required to deposit with the Drain Com­ missioner a certified check or its equivalent to the amount of 5% of Bid Dollars as a guaran­ tee that he will enter into con­ tract and furnish the required bond as prescribed by low. The checks of all unsuccessful bid­ ders will be returned after con­ tracts are awarded. All bids must be made on bidding blanks furnished by the Dram Commissioner. All excavations shall be bid by the rod or lump sum and not by the cubic yard. Notice is further, hereby, given that on the 8th day of March, 1983, at the County Drain Com­ missioners Office in the City of Hastings. County of Barry, for all properties in Barry County, or al such other lime and place, thereafter, to which I. the Drain Commissioner aforesaid, may adjourn the same, the appor­ tionment for benefits ana the lands comprised within lhe Drain Special Assessment Dis­ trict. and the apportionments, thereof, will be subject to review for one day. from 9:00 o'clock in the forenoon. At said review the computation of costs for said Drain will, also, be open for inspection by any po> ies interested. The following is a description of the several tracts or parcels of land constituting the Special Assessment District of sold Drain, viz: SECTION 19 The SE % ond the South ’/*, of the East %, ol C Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage. mode the 22nd day of April. 1975. executed by RUSSELL R. TALBOT and ELLA M. TALBOT, husband and wife, os mort­ gagors. to the HASTINGS SAV­ INGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan corporation, doing business at Hostings. Michigan, os mortgagee, ana recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michi­ gan, on April 23. 1975, in Liber 222 of mortgages, on page 609. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid at the dale of this Notice Two Thousand One Hundred Fortynine and 76/100 ($2,149.76) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or ony pari of the debt, secured by said mortgage, ond the power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on Friday. February 25. 1983, ot 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court­ house in the City of Hostings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court fo.- the County of Barry, there will be offered for sole and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or ven­ due, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage together with interest thereon at nine (9%) per cent per an­ num ond as otherwise specified in sold mortgage together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including lhe attorney fees as provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands ond pre­ mises in said mortgages men­ tioned and described os follows, to-wit: Lot 378 of the City, formerly Village, of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A Section 27A.3240 C. L. (1948) Section 600.3240 is six (6) months. Dated: January 25. 1983 Richard H. Show (P2O3O4) Attorney for Hastings Savings & Loan 215 South Church Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 (2-24) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 18,711 Estate of PATRICK YATES. Deceased. Social Security Num­ ber 385 10-2804. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On February 10. 1983 at ’ 1:30 o.m. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition ol Edward Yates requesting that Edward Yates be appointed Per­ sonal Representative of Patrick Yates who lived at 1491 Cloar Lake, Dowling. Michigan, and who died January 19. 1983: ond requesting also that the will of the Deceased doted December 14. 1982 be admitted to probate. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by moil, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on cr before April 14. 1983. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. February 3. 1983 Edward Yates. 1491 Clear Lake Dowling. Michigan 49050 7219748. James M. Sullivan (P21143) 200 Great Lakes Federal Savings & Loan Bldg., Bottle Creek. Mich­ igan 49017 965 3216. 2-10 theNE%. SECTION 20 The South %. of the NW'/* and theSW’/*. SECTION 29 The West’/< of the NW'/*. Nr . therefore, all unknown and non-resident persons, owners and persons interested in the above described lands, and you County Clerk of Borry County County Rood Commission of Barry County Supervisor of Carlton Township Michigan Department of Transportation are. hereby, notified that at the time ond place aforesaid, or at such other time and place, thereafter, to which soid letting may be adjourned, we shall proceed to receive blds for the construction of said "Porker Drain ", in the manner, herein­ before. stated: and. also, that at such time and place as stated aforesaid from 9:00 o'clock in the forenoon until 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon, the appor­ tionment for benefits and the land comprised within the Parker Drain Special Assessment Districts will be subject to review. And you and each of you. owners aid persons interested in the aforesaid lands are. hereby, cited fo appear at the time and place of such review­ ing of apportionments as afore­ said. ond be heard with respect to such special assessments and your interests in relation, thereto, if you so desire. Dated this 1st day of February A.D. 1983 Audrey R. Burdick. Drain Commissioner County of Borry (2-10) LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT notice of letting OF DRAIN CONTRACT AND REVIEW OF apportionments kaechele DRAIN Notice is h«f®by. giwen that I. Audrey Burdick. County Drain Commissioner the County of Borry. State o’ Michigan will, on the 16th day of February 1983. at the County Drain Com­ missioner's Office m the City of Hastings, in the County of Barry, proceed to receive sealed bids until 11:00 o’clock in the fore­ noon of that day. when bids will be opened ond publicly announ­ ced for the construction of a cer­ tain drain known and designated as the Kaechele Drain located and established in the Township of Thornopp*; Soid drain w'H be let in one section os set forth in the plans. This Notice of Letting, the plans, specification* °nd bid proposal snail be considered a port of the Contract. The following dems will be re­ quired ond a Contract let for same: 1. Open Drain • 300 rods 2. Farm Crossing - 36 1 J. - 42" RCP ond other related work to complete the Drain as specified. Soid job will be let in accor­ dance with the diagram now on file with the other papers per­ taining to soid Drain, in the office of the County Drain Com­ missioner of tho County of Barry which reference may be had by all parties interested, and bids will be made and received accordingly. Contracts will be made with the lowest respon­ sible bidder giving adequate security for the performance of the work, in the sum then and there to be fixed by us, reser­ ving to ourselves the right to reject any ond all bids, and if no satisfactory sealed bids are received, we reserve the right to proceed immediately after the rejection of sealed bids, and at the same time ond place and without further notice to let the contract by open bidding, like­ wise reserving the right to reject ony and all such open bids and to adjourn such letting to such time and place as we shall publicly announce. The date for the completion of such contract, ond the terms of payment, therefore, shall and will be announced ot the time end place of letting. Any person desiring to bid on tho above mentioned work will be required to deposit with the Drain Com­ missioner a certified check or its equivalent to the amount of 5% of Bid Dollars os a guaran­ tee that he will enter into con­ tract ond furnish the required bond as prescribed by law. The checks ol all unsuccessful bid­ ders will be returned after con­ tracts are owi.-rded. All blds must be mode on bidding blanks furnished by the Drain Commissioner. All excavations shall be bid by the rod or lump sum and not by the cubic yard. Notice is further, hereby, given that on the 8th day of March. 1983, ot the County Droin Com missioners Of ire in the City ol Hastings, County of Barry, for all properties in Barry County, or at such other time and place, thereafter, to which I. the Droin Commissioner aforesaid, may adjourn the some, the appor­ tionment for benefits and the lands comprised within the Drain Special Assessment Dis­ trict. ond the apportionments, thereof, will be subject to review for one day. from 9:00 o'clock in the forenoon. At soid review the computation of costs for soid Drain will. also, be open for inspection by any parties interested. The following is a description ol the several tracts or parcels of land constituting the Special Assessment District of said Drain, viz: SECTION 19 The East %.of lheSE%. SECTION 20 The Soutn %. except the East 660.0 feet, thereof. SECTION 29 The East %. except the SW %, of theSW'/*. SECTION 30 The East 170 acres, of lhe North %. Now. therefore, all unknown and non-resident persons, owners ond persons interested in the above described lands, ond you County Clerk of Barry County County Rood Commission of Borry County Supervisor of Thornapple Township are. hereby, notified that at the time ond place aforesaid, or at such other time ond place, thereafter, to which said letting may be adjourned, we shall proceed to receive bids lor ’he construction of said "Kaechele Drain", in the manner, herein­ before. stated: and. also, that at such time and place os stated aforesaid from 9:00 o'clock in lhe forenoon until 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon, the appor­ tionment for benefits and the land comprised within the Kaechele Drain Special Assessment Districts will be subject to review. And you and each of you. owners ond persons interested in the aforesaid lands are, hereby, cited to appear at the time ond place of such review­ ing of apportionments os afore­ said. and be heard with respect to such special assessments and your interests in relation, thereto, if you so desire. Dated this 1 doy of February A.D. 1983 Audrey R. Burdick, Drain Commissioner County of Burry (2-10) Gospel singers to entertain Lake Odessa News: The Notes of Praise, a new local gospel group, will be featured at the Note of Praise at 7 p.m. Saturday Feb. 12. The Notes of Praise call themselves a “truly” encumenical group. Members Donna and Bob Mallison attend the Grace Wesleyan Chuch in Hastings, Ron Westerly attends the Hastings Nazarene Church, and Don Reid attends Word of Faith Fellowship at Algonquin Lake. Reid plays piano and ministers in praise choruses and several songs he has written. Hesterly plays bass, guitar, and banjo and sings alone or combines with Reid to bring duets of gospel messages. Together they provide back-up for the Mallisons as they share the gospel message in song and testimony. The Note of Praise is located at 12223 Chief Noon Day Rd. near Gun Lake. Saturday's concert has no admission charge, although a freewill offering will be received. Mackey to meet alumni Michigan State University President Cedi Mackey will meet with Kalamazoo area alumni at a special reception Feb. 9 at the Kalamazoo Country Club. The reception, which begins at 6 p.m., is sponsored by the Kalamazoo Alumni Club, which represents more than 4,000 alumni living in the Kalamazoo area. Mackey, who heads the largest institution of higher education in Michigan, will be updating alumni on recent achievements on campus, including the opening of the new Wharton Center for Performing Arts, which is in its first full year of operation. But Mackey will also discuss his concerns about maintaining academic ex­ cellence in higher education in an economically depressed state. He and 14 other presidents of state colleges and universities last week urged the governor to oppose any further reducation in state support WOODLAND VILLAGE COUNCIL main project wilh some being sold, others are given to disaster victims or needy people. Money is also donated to local charities and organizations of the area and they are now no longer church affiliated. Sgt. James Valentine, a member of the Lake Odessa police force, who recently resigned, has accepted a position with the Lowell Police Department. He began work on the local force in May of 1973 as a cadet, becoming a full-time officer in June. He was then sent to the West Michigan Police Academy in Muskegon that fall. He was promoted to sargeant in June of 1978. At Lowell, he will be part of a five-man force. He, with his wife, Cheryl, and two children, who are now living on Tupper Lake Street, plan to move soon to Lowell. Kyle and Marilyn Goodemoot of Ionia announce the birth of a son, Lance Michael, born at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing on Jan. 9. He weighed seven pounds and seven ounces and his grandparents are Mr. Gerald Gilbert and Mr. and Mrs. Don Goodemoot, both of Lake Odessa. Note: Sorry, the names of a grand­ daughter, Anita Mitchell, husband Dennis, and son Nicholas were not included in those at the Gerald Tischer party. Sherry Stidham and Robert Bennett have been selected to serve on the committee to assist the local Eight Cap Head Start program. Sherry is the president of the Lake Odessa Head Start Parents Association. She will serve on the policy council and help draw up guidelines for the use of infant car seats. The seats will be loaned out to Head Start parents for three months until they can either buy or rent one. She is secretary of the policy council. Two members from each of the 13 centers, located in Ioni». Gratiot, Montcalm and Isabella counties, are selected. Mr. Bennett is serving on a volunteer committee, selected by Eight Cap Head Start Health-Handicap to assist specialist Roger Parsons in reviewing and revising the guidelines and to keep them at federal specifications. M.A. (AL' Klein has closed the business on Tupper Lake Road in Lake Odessa and hopes it will be just temporary. The business is known as Preferred Industrial Packaging and Manufacturing, an export company. The main reason for closing is the poor foreign market and the economy. Another firm closing shop here is Keeler Brass. They moved back to Grand Rapids. Part of their employees will work in Grand Rapids, while others must find other work or retire early. Lakeside Grange held a potluck supper at the hall on Feb. 6, followed by a program with Carl Klahn showing pictures of his trip to the east. The Lake Odessa Fire Dept, took possession of a new fire truck Jan. 15 and, as yet, has not put it in use. Fire Chief Gordon Eldridge listed some of the features on the new truck: a 750 gallon tank, a 1000 gallon-aminute pumping capacity, a high-pressure pump engaged at 70-gallons-per-minute, and a four-crew cab besides the regular truck cab. The total cost was $76,000 for the 1962 chassis and the 1983 apparatus. STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY JUDITH LYNN JEFFERY. Plaintiff, vs. RICHARD DON JEFFERY. Defendant. ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 82-619-CK Bruce W. Gee (P-23696) Attorney for Plaintiff. At a session of said Court held in lhe Circuit Courtrooms in the Cily of Hastings, Michigan, this 22nd doy of December. 1982. PRESENT: Honorable Hudson E. Deming. Circuit Judge. On the 22nd day of December. 1982. an action was filed by JUDITH LYNN JEFFERY, Plaintiff, against RICHARD DON JEFFERY. Defendant in this Court for en­ forcement of the property divi­ sions of a divorce decree. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. RICHARD DON JEFFERY, shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by low on or before the 28th doy of March. 1983. Failure to comply with this Order will result in a Judgment by Befoult against such Defen­ dant for relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. Hudson E. Deming, Circuit Judge. Drafted by: Bruce W. Gee (P-23696) Attorney for Plaintiff. 215 South Church Street Hastings. Ml. 49058 (2-17) Village of Woodland Public Hearing of the proposed 1983/84 budget at the Village Hall on ... FEBRUARY 14,1983,6:30 p.m. prior to the regular Village Council meeting. The next scheduled supper at the V.F.W. Hall on Tupper Lake Street is Friday, Feb. 11, with serving from 5 p.m. until all are served. Reine Peacock was a Monday evening supper guest at lhe Richard Peacock homo to celebrate her birthday. The building at the intersection of Tupper Lake Street and Fourth Avenue has been remodeled and redecorated with the Scott Bruce Insurance now located there. He was formerly in Ionia. A full line of insurance is available, including Home Owners, car, health, and accident and others. Recent real estate transfers include Naomi Neeb of Irons to Richard Sible and wife of Lake Odessa; Thelma McLaughlin of Lake Odessa to David Senters of Allo; and James Hickey and wife of Lake Odessa to James Lawther and wife of Ionia. Sister Carmella of Mt. Pleasant, Sister William Mary of Grand Rapids, Sister Magdalena, Sister Dominic Marie, and Sister Margaret of Wright spent the weekend with their sister, Reine Peacock. A family gathering was held Sunday at a Portland restaurant to celebrate Reine’s birthday. Others attending were Mr. and Mrs. Duane Glasgow of Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock of Westphalia, Pete and Betty Carey of Portland, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Haller, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Peacock and Ruth Sessions, all local. The 91st annual meeting of the Congregational Church was held to elect new officers for 1983, discuss new projects, and hear reports given by the various church groups. The following are the officers of the church and groups: moderator, Fred Garlinger; treasurer, Marcia Raffler; clerk, Donna Deatsman; auditor, Helen Haller; and financial secretary, Marilyn Garlinger. New members on the boards are Roger Winkler and Virgil Manley, deacons; Alice Pennington and Janette Sutherland, deaconesses; Ronald Erickson and Jane Shoemaker, trustees; Betty Erickson, religious education; Laurel Garlinger and Rose Johnson, missionary endeavor; and Alice Bulling, historical records. Laurel Garlinger is also treasurer of the building fund. Rev. and Mrs. John Harkness of Breckenridge spent several days this week with her father, W. L. Brooke. Ruth Sessions, formerly of Morrison Lake, is now residing in the house on Third Avenue where formerly the Stanley Courtnays lived. The West Odessa Missionary Service held its annual meeting with officers for the new year named. Connie (Tasker) Jackson was reelected president, Lucile Walter was retained as vice president, Kathleen Jordan was picked as secretary, and Enid Walter was elected as the new treasurer to replace Cora Brovont. This group was the original organization of the West Odessa Church and in later years has been meeting there even though the services were discontinued. They now are meeting once a month at the Central United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall for a potluck dinner, business meeting, and to work on their projects. Quilt making is their Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners of Reminder & Bonner) (616) 945-9554 P.O. Box 188 1952 N. Broodwoy Hastings, Michigan 49058 It was the lime of seaside concert parties, called “Fol-de-Rols” and “White Coons”. There was a piano in every home, but no central heating or telephones. The old icebox graced kitchens, as electricity was not yet in every home. Records were played on the wind-up gramophone. In fashion, the “look” was boyish, with natural curves reduced by corsets, and the waist and hips flattened into a cylinder. Women’s hair was bobbed, shingled, or cropped. The boyish look included, besides the straight dress and bobbed hair, costume jewelry. Some of the jewelry of lhe 1920s was made of celluloid, or plastic, a generic name adopted for an industry and its product. Alexander Parks invented the first syn­ thetic “plastic” in 1862 and called it “Parkesine”. However, Parks was only in business a couple of years and never patented his discovery. At that time, ivory was so widely used and so popular for jewelry and other items that game preservation laws were passed in Africa to end the killing of elephants. A newspaper ran an advertisement offering a reward of $10,000 to anyone who could invent a suitable substitute for ivory. In 1868, an American named John W. Hyatt patented a plastic he called “celluloid”. Hyatt's celluloid could be made the same color, grain and texture of ivory, and it even yellowed with age, as did ivory. The new material was first used for billiard balls. Since then, celluloid has been used for many things, including the black keys on a piano. They were formed from a sheet of black celluloid over wood. Toys, the early Kewpie dolls, and some dolls' heads were made of celluloid, as were Ping-Pong balls, which are still made of celluloid, since no better material has ever been discovered. Jewelry was an obvious next step for celluloid because it can be molded into tiny detail and is almost unbreakable. Celluloid does lend to shrink a little with age, so it was not used to make technical instruments. The first movie film was made of celluloid, although it often broke in the projector and caught fire from the heat of the arc lamp. It's flammability was responsible for burning down many an early movie house. Costume jewelry was worn through the '20s as a necessary accessory to the shapeless, straight dress. Fine jewelry ci real gold, silver and precious stones was toe expensive for most, and celluloid jewelry could be found in almost every imaginable color. Clothing fashion colors of the '20s were usually dull grays, browns and beige, and jewelry was the finishing touch to all outfits of the time; the larger the better. Pins were worn on hats or were used to hold a scarf around the hipline. A colorful clip was placed at the center of a V-neck dress or one on each side of a square-necked dress. Most celluloid jewelry was made from 1920 to 1940, with its designs changing with the fickle tides of fashion; art deco in the '20s, funny fruit in the '30s, and flowers in the '40s. The attraction of celluloid was its realistic look and it is often difficult to tell, just by looking, whether a piece is a. tually celluloid or ivory. To test an item you think to be made of celluloid, heat a needle and stick it in the back of the piece. If it slides in like a hot knife to butter, you are correct in your assump­ tion. Some pieces smell of camphor when rubbed. Celluloid differs from other plastics in that it is heavier. It can be very opaque or as clear as glass. There is an endless variety of celluloid jewelry designs. A collector can sffccialize in one style or collect a representation of its many uses. It is one of the newer interests in the collecting field, and prices are still quite reasonable, ranging from $1 to about $20 each, depending on size, color, and work­ manship. We are all collectors of sort, and old celluloid items can fill our need without investing a lot of capital in these uncertain times. Correction: A misleading typographical error in last week’s column should have read — “New cameo glass is appearing, marked Galli, to confuse novice collectors of old Galle cameo. Reunion of former residents held A reunion of former Hastings residents, now living in Florida, was held recently at Shadow Brook in that southern state. The "Hastings Day" included a dinner, followed by visiting of friends and acquaintenances. A total of 95 persons, from Zephrhills, Sarasota, Englewood, Venice, Weeki Wachee, Brookshire, and Bradenton, at­ tended. �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, February 10, 1983 — Page 6 Girl Scouts taught leadership skills from community leaders Cards, inscribed with sentiments, a Valentine tradition Pray think of me when flowers you view Their beauties all expressed in you And when you wander far and wide, How fain I’d wander by your side.. What would Valentine's Day be without a card from your sweetheart — be it Mom or Dad or the girl or boy next door — complete with those inscribed sentiments that any other time of year would make us blush. This day of "hearts” and "flowers" and "Cupid's arrows" gives us a chance again to tell our "special someones” how we feel. Accompanying this article at e i collection DepressiorvEra Valentine’s cards over 50 years old. They show that styles may change, but certain sentiments and traditions remain intact. Historians have traced observance of the day back five centuries. The chruch originally sponsored the holiday to replace the Roman festival of Lupercalis. Eight saints have been found to be named Valentine, two of whom were martyred on the same day: Feb. 14, 269A.D. But, the story gets even more complicated. In Third Century Rome, as the story goes, Emperor Claudius II gave an-order for the people to worship 12 gods anfl/in the process, he also forbade marriage. A young priest named Valentine ignored these edicts and married couples in secret. Caught, he was thrown in jail and. on the eve of his execution, he wrote a note to the jailer's daughter, who he had been coun­ seling. and signed the message "from your Valentine". But across the centuries Valentine’s Day might never have gained the popularity it has today had it not been for Esther Howland. Bom in Worcester, she was a seventh generation decendent of John Howland who arrived in America on the Mayflower. She attended Mt. Holyoke College and in the year of her graduation 1947, received a valentine imported from England. En­ terprising , and probably a liberated woman, she gathered some friends together to form an assembly line valentine card company, making them hand-by-hand and personally inspecting them all herself. Her business was extremely successful and grew to $100,000 annually in several decades. Miss Howland is credited with converting the card-making process from having each card make by one individual to an assembly process. It s an ironic footnote that, ih.wgh today the number one recipients of valentines in the country are mothers, the founder of the valentine card industry in America died a spinster at age 74 in 1904. The Howland cards were fancy by today's standards, though the colors were subdued and few featured the well-known heart. Cards of the 1800s were intricate, often having several layers pasted together. Howland popularized the lift up three dimensional card. She also produced some of the first cards that opened to a verse inside. Until that time most imported cards were single sheets . The cards were blank inside and verses were cut from sheets and pasted down. People could even buy blank cards and a sheet of several verses, then choose their own verse, depending on who the recipient might be. The history of valentines shows different trends that were popular. Boxed valentines were popular for a time and, instead of getting just a card, you would receive a boxed, three-dimensional arrangement. Small valentines, about one and one-half by three inches were popular as calling cards during the Victorian era. Postcards were popular valentines shortly afterward. Around World War I. on the other hand, some were so big and elaborate that they sold for $50. Embossed cards and embossed envelops were sent over the years. They ranged from the very ornate to the very plain and were especially popular during the '40s and '50s. Cards with sunbonnet babies were plentiful after World War 1, as were cards with material or photgraphs pasted on. The Depression Era featured many tiny, heart-shaped cards. ScentWith Love. Here'* a wmJertul way »<» let your Valentine <ruiu- die* very spe­ cial. An exquiMtc crystal perfume kittle with a hcart-dwped Mup­ pet that's delivered with Lively Valentine fluwcr*. Just call ynur Telcfloritt and ynur gift will be scent with hive. Ask rise the Perfume Buttle Bouquet from Teleflora. Because with Telellnra. the flowers always come in something as pretty as the flowers themselves. Vilentine’sDay Monday February K OHilefloia Daffodils Valentine's Day is The beautiful look of fresh flowen. The beautiful scent of Arpege. AU in the FTD® Fragrance 'n Flowers'" Bouquet Send your love with care. ® Registered tredemart Ronsts TransworkJ Delivery Association ©1983 Florist!" Transworid Delivery Assocat-on CUH4 10 Hastings Flower Shop . . and Greenhouses Just North of Michigan Avenue Bridge VISA' COOKIES 6 $1 00 CINNAMON ROLLS 2»vo RAISIN CINNAMON 2/$1io Lj “1^ My Car” Buy an AIR FILTER and get an OIL FILTER at NO CHARGE. Valentine s Day Treats 10-W-40 Cookies, Marriannes (Tarts] Lady Fingers and Cream Puffs Kendall OIL Special Discounts for TUNE-UPS and other related items ““I F0* Kim and Joe Schroeder | TREE TOP BAKERY (UPSTAIRS IN THE HAMLET OF WHIFFLETREE) HOURS: Monday-Friday 9-5:30: Saturday 9-5 Phoo.MS.34M or 94S-S952 Valentine’s Special! 25%^ Specials End February 15th Lake Odessa Auto Parts 1012 Tupper Lake St., Lake Odessa 374-8877 SPORTS COMPLEX, INC. South on M-37 • Hastings, Ml. • 945-4055 VALENTINE SKATE FRIDAY NIGHT — FEB. 11th MAN’S IEWELRY WARDROBE TRAVEL PACK Everything the welldressed man needs with him at all times Gleaming Goldtone CuM Links. Collar Bar. Tie Slide b Tie Tac in plush Travel Pack Regularly 26 50 o^19.95 fflapiwV HODGES Relive SNACK \BARj W $J50 'll 7-10 p.m. fWl Wgk The Barry County Democratic Party will hold its convention on Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. at the Probate Courtroom. Robert Edwards is party chairman. Tuesday, Feb. 15 - Movies and popcorn, Don Williams, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 16- Noon lunch music, Bea Cutler, 12 noon; cooking therapy, patients and volunteers. 1 p.m.; hymn sing, Dorothy Fisk, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17 - Serving the meal, 12 noon; music, Don Reid, 1 p.m. Friday. Feb. 18 - Special program, Steve Young from the St. Rose Church. 1 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 19- Reading time, Margaret Demond, 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 20 - Church, Dr. Kyron, 1:30 p.m. Monday. Feb. 21 - Sing-along, Herb Roberts, 1:30 p.m. Every Weekday Morning - Devotions, discussions, exercises, 9 a.m. Patients Coffee Break • 1C a.m. Every Weekday Morning and Afternoon Crafts. Monday. February 14. WEEKLY SPECIAL BUNCH........... County Democrats to hold convention February 12 Medical Care Facility announce activities *13“ The ferfume Bottle Bouquet forWiertinesIJav A "leadership training interest" project for the girl scouts in Hastings was begun in January, using books and newspaper articles as resources to get the basics of "what" a leader is and "what" a leader does. Advisors felt, what better way to learn effective leadership than to go directly to people holding leadership positions. The girls observed a boy scout district meeting on Jan. 27 and a boy scout roundtable meeting on Feb. 3. To get a view on government leadership, they will observe two city council meetings in Feb. and March. On Jan. 31. seven leaders of the community joined the girls for a discussion of "what" they felt effective leadership was. Attending the meeting was sheriff. David Wood. jr. high principal, Al Francik, city council woman. Mary Spackman. juvenile court supervisor, Linda Nida, district chairman and girl scout leader. Sandy Hall, retired school teacher and girl scout leader, Bea Pino and varsity cheerleading captain and homecoming queen. Lisa Paavo. Many points on leadership were brought out, in­ cluding advantages and disadvantages and how, when, and where it all begins. Leadership can be demanding, exhilerating and enriching it was learned, and can begin early in anyone's life. Next on the agenda will be an interest project on personal computers, presented by Jack Bender. Activities coming up are: a winter cam­ pout Feb. 18-20, flag ceremony for Tasters Tea on Feb. 22 and the mall event display in Kalamazoo on March 19. SKATE A®? Bl SPECIAL 'SYSTEN/^^J?’’^^ LIGHTING \FFFECTSi 122 W. State St., Hastings. Mich. I �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. February 10. 1983 — Page? New “Lifeline” program will be topic at open Chamber meeting Representatives of Pennock Hospital will tell the Hastings Chamber of Commerce, at an open mee'.ing Feb. 15, about a new “Lifeline” program that will soon be im­ plemented. The meeting will be held at noon at the Elks Lodge. Lunch is optional. The “Lifeline" program is being co­ sponsored by Pennock Hospital and the hospital auxiliary as a community service. Lifeline, a persona) emergency response program, is geared to help elderly or disabled persons to live independently. The hospital expects to receive $10,500 of Lifeline equipment at the end of April. Wade Nitz, the hospital's director of financial services, and Janet Rushford, head of the hospital’s education office, will explain the program and give a slide presentation at the Chamber meeting. In a three-year study, funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Lifeline has proven to be an effective response program for both medical and environmental emergencies. The study showed Lifeline to be par­ ticularly useful to frail elderly and han­ dicapped people who want to live alone. Lifeline provides reassurance, both to users and their families, that help is available when needed. The Lifeline program includes three vital components. These include electronic equipment located in a home — a portable “help” button and home unit linked from the user’s telephone to summon emergency assistance. The portable “help” button can be worn on the clothing or carried around the house in a pocket by each home user. At the first sign of Southeastern Cub Scouts hold Blue and Gold Banquet Church women bring valentine party to Provincial House trouble, the person can push the button which sends an electronic message, via the telephone, to the hospital's emergency response center where trained personnel arrange for help. Lifeline has the ability to send a signal for help even when a person is unconscious. A timer, if not reset, will automatically send the signal. The Lifeline home unit also can work even if a phone is off-the-hook or if there is a power failure. The second component is the emergency response center where the Lifeline base station is located at the hospital so trained personnel can provide 24-hour a day coverage. The third ingredient is people who have agreed to respond to a call for help and are sent immediately in the event of any emergency. Pennock’s auxiliary will be supplying volunteer help for installation of the home equipment, explaining the program to users, and handling follow-up work. Pennock plans to start the Lifeline program here with 10-home units which cost $450 each. The base station for the hospital is being purchased for $6,000. A nominal monthly fee will be charged each month to users to help defra; the cost of maintainence. Cub Scout Pack 3175 of Southeastern School held their Blue and Gold Dinner on Feb. 7 at the American Legion Post to celebrate the 53rd anniversary of cub scouting. Richard Sherman conducted the presentation of awards and appreciation certificates, while Robert Wendorf. Sr., presented the National Honor Unit Recognition and the banner from the Boy Scouts of America. Guests were Commander Frank Weinorecht and wife, Norm Richardson, and the Tiger Cubs Group 7175. Continued from Page 1 These volunteers were among the helpers who helped perk up the day for rrovinctal House residents by hosting a Valentine part for residents. The ladies of the Presbyterian Church brought all the refreshments and a valentine for each resident plus a gift for those who have February birthdays. Rush Nash brought his own organ to provide musical entertainment. Money from the project will be used to purchase new bedside tables for the pediatrics unit at the hosital. Dressed in cute red and white costumes and sporting painted valentine heart faces, the six-member Cupid Capers will deliver messages from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday. To reserve a time slot for a singing message, reservations must be made by Friday, Feb. 11 by calling 945-2721 or 8529021. There is a $10 fee for each visit in the Hastings area, which will include two songs. There will be an additional charge for visits to other towns. Other Jaycettes activities this month in­ cluded serving dinner to the Hastings Jaycees at their Feb. 1 meeting. Thursday, Feb. 12 is Husband Appreciation Night, when the Jaycettes will be joined by their husbands at the Carpenter's Den in Ver­ montville at 8:30 p.m. The Michigan Jaycettes are celebrating their 39th anniversary this year. Area Births: It's A GIRL Douglas and Caryn Love, Lake Odessa, Feb. 5. at 12:18 a.m., 7 lbs., 11 ozs. It’s A BOY Susan and Brian Stuart, Portland, Feb. 2, at3 p.m., 7 lbs., 14 ozs., Monica and Marvin Hollars. Hastings, Feb. 6, at 9:30 p.m., 9 lbs., 10 ozs.; Theresa and Mark Farrell, Lake Odessa, Feb. 8, at8:15 a.m., 7 lbs., 8 ozs. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lee Miller of 6936 S. Bedford are happy to announce the birth of their son, Adam Lindsey Miller, born Feb. 6 at Lakeview General Osteopathic Hospital in Battle Creek. He weighed 6 lbs., 124 ozs. and was 20 inches long Adam has a brother, Anthony Lee, age 11, and a sister, Aleisha Lynn, age 3, to welcome him home. VALENTINE SAVINGS GRADUATES When you need Announcements Name Cards Memory Books Jewelry Party Supplies Seeds! J-Ad Graphics, Inc. GENUINE DIAMOND I4K GOLD FILLED PENDANTS 1952 N. Brffcdway Donna Thompson, one of the Presbyterian Church women who helped stage the party, serves Valentine cookies to (left) Ethlyn Burkle and Marguerite Marvin, Provincial House residents. Brighten her heart with thi* beautiful sentiment Brilliant facets surround a sparkling genuine diamond on this lovely I-IK Gold Filled Pendant suspended from a delualc IK I IK Gold Filled Rope Chain Why not give • your sweetheart a kiss and a BOOK, a hug and a BOOK, breakfast in bed and a BOOK, or just a BOOK! 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By cutting a gash or boring a hole in a hard maple (sugar maple) tree in early spring, with temperatures in the 40s to 50s, sap would run and if caught in a container and boiled long enough, the result would be a delicious sweet sticky syrup. If boiled longer, it would crystalize into maple sugar which would keep indefinitely. In those early years, the pioneers used iron kettles to boil the sap. As it takes from 30-40 gallons of sap to make a gallon of syrup, it took a lot of boiling, but with plenty of wood fnr fuel, that was not a problem. Later, larger pans were used over an "arch" or a type of fireplace made of stone or brick and using red clay mortar. The first plans were matfo with wooden sides and a sheet iron bottom. There was one over in the Charlton Park Museum or shed and perhaps “Sugaring” was often cold, wet, hard work but I always loved it and miss doing it now every spring as the ground begins to thaw in late February. Keith Mead it is still there. The first buckets were made of wood with hoops such as a keg or barrel has. The first spiles were made of hollowed out elder. Also sheet metal V-shaped, sixinch spiles, were driven in the bark as spiles sometimes. Later, a half inch lapping auger bit was used, bored 16 turns of a brace deep, and a spile of elder or cast metal was driven in. A hook and bucket was hung on the spile. Much of the late runs were made into “tub sugar" and put in a half barrel with a spigot. As the sugar melted somewhat, the syrup was caught in a pitcher for pancakes. In the early days, the sap was all boiled down to sugar as there were not yet cans to seal syrup in. Syrup will soon mold if not canned and sealed hot. As sugar, it keeps well for a year or season to season. It was boiled down to the sugar stage and put in molds or small bread or cake pans to form cakes of several pounds, as desired, and stored. I have an old “red cupboard" filled many times by my great-grandfather, William Mead. He would lock it up but the boards on the back show signs of having been removed by his boys, and carefully put back as they later told me about. (So you see, larceny is not just a modern thing. Petty, but sweet, in that case.) Irving Charlton had a “sugar bush” of about 1,000 trees, and a shanty and a good arch he had built, about 12’14’ long and about three feet wide. Many people then and now used evaporators, a much faster, efficient way to boil sap, but Irving used what he had. He used three pans about three feet wide and eight inches deep. The front one over the fire pit or box was about six feet long, the center pair was about four feet long, as was the rear one. The rear pan had deep compartments extending below the bottom and would boil nearly as much as the front one. "Taking off’ a batch of syrup was a very careful process and was done from the center pan. As the syrup boiled down, it was dipped into the center pan and Irving watched it carefully by letting it "apron" off a dipper. He did not use a thermometer or hydrometer but gauged it by eye and experience. Syrup must weigh at least 11 pounds to the gallon and he made very good syrup. Syrup will also burn a pan if allowed to get too low and must be watched very carefully. As the syrup got ready to "take off”, the fire was allowed to die down. However, the "arch" remained hot for some time, being made of brick and steel angles and channels with cast iron grates and do< rs. Bj raising and Vermontville areas. Present-day sugar bushes, or. the outside, resemble the sugar bushes that spotted the mople woods of the country in earlier years. the pan using handles on it and sliding a wide board under it, Irving would carefully slide the pan off the far side of the arch and place the other end of the wide board on the shanty wall to support it. Then dip and finally pour the syrup from the pan into a ten gallon milk can. It would be filtered hot through a wool filler. During the 1930's depression, syrup was difficult to sell at even $1.50 to$2.00 a gallon, but as World War II broke out, it became profitable to make if labor was available. In 1946 to 1951, it was $5.00 a gallon, however, now it is $18.00 to $20.00. Fulfilling priest’s dream becomes a Knights of Columbus project for Hastings Presenting... Two New HIGH YIELD ACCOUNTS You can bank on! BOTH OFFER THESE ADVANTAGES: ★ Federally Insured to $100,000 ★ High Money Market Rates ★ No Early Withdrawal Penalties ★ Low Initial Deposit of $2,500 ★ Unlimited Deposits - No Minimum Transaction Amount MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT INVESTMENT CHECKING ACCOUNT This new, insured account will offer individuals the high yields of a money market fund with the convenience of a checking account. Investment checking offers unlimited checkwriting, deposits, withdrawals and transfers. An automatic line of check credit is also available. Writer Keith Mead reminisces about the sugaring days of yester-year, when horse drawn wagons followed sap collectors through the woods. Modern day maple sugaring still goes on in the Nashville Individuals and businesses may open money market accounts. You will enjoy the convenience and confidence of dealing with your own bank while earning high money market rates on your insured account. Unlimited deposits and with­ drawals can be made at either office. Checks, pre-authorized transfers and telephone transfers are allowed, up to a total of six per month. Ask us for complete details... ifjatiiTm;? (frfo Batik Providing a farm tractor and miscellaneous implements for a youth farm development project in Ghana, West Africa is the current project of the Hastings Knights of Columbus Council. The local effort — called Garden for Ghana — is being o.-ganized in response to an oftexpressed “dream" of Fr. John OpokuAcquah, a Ghana native, currently serving at the St. John Bosco parrish in Mattawan and formerly of the St. Rose parrish in Hastings. The effort is being made in conjunction with similar drives in Mattawan and the St. Margaret Mary parrish in Marcellus. Local coordinators are John McLean and Richard Kloeckner. Fr. John will return to Ghana this spring. Project organizers noted that he talks often of the beauty of his homeland, its land, people, weather and other fascinating features. He also talks, they said, of the high unemployment, poverty and hunger. With no unemployment compensation or welfare system, people there must depend on their closely knit families to survive. The Catholic Church and other denominations have four square miles, donated by a local tribal chief, to help ease unemployment and raise food. However, Fr. John explained, the only tools available for cultivation are machetes and hoes. He said that a tractor, new or used, would help tremendously. A tax-free contribution to the local Knights of Columbus project can be made to the Knights of Columbus, ’Garden for Ghana', 415 S. Jefferson, Hastings, MI 49058. Member FDIC HURRY TO YOUR NEWS STAND! 4 ‘The Days and Times of Irving Charlton” A continuing series of articles written by Keith Mead, a personal friend of Irving Charlton. Exclusively featured in... Hastings 1st MORTGAGE MONEY AVAILABLE! Fixed Rate and Terms, know what your payments will be! Pay-off land contracts,home improvements; major purchases; consolidation of debts, or ony worthwhile purpose. WE SPECIALIZE IN FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS American Fletcher Financial Services 945-3424 Banner - Devoted to the InterrntJ ol Barry County Since 1856 - Price 20‘ Don’t miss any more installments... SUBSCRIBE TODAY Only $ CALL MR. TOM WATSON AT ... Offices in Haslings and Middleville To gather the sap, we used a sap sled with a tongue drawn by a good team of horses. A gathering tank holding three barrels of sap was mounted on the sap sled. A team of horses is ideal in a "sugar bush" if they are broken to go on command and stop when told to, as mine were. There were well worn trails through the woods and the horses would follow them. As one carried two pails from tree-to-tree and got them filled, at a command to go, the team would have the sap sled to you and you could dump the sap in the screened opening of the gathering lank until full. The storage tank at the shanty was on the high end and as sap was needed to keep pans full, it was siphoned by gravity through a hose. The storage tank held 16 to 20 barrels. Irving would boil ail day but try to get to the house in time to hear "The Lone Ranger’’ and the news, etc., on his radio. Sometimes I would, after doing the milking and other chores, go back and boil all night during a heavy run. The syrup in ten gallon cans was drawn to the house on the sap sled and later canned in gallon cans and labelled. There was no trouble selling it as it was a good product. We sold syrup in Battle Creek Kalamazoo and Hastings and ail about. "Sugaring" was often cold, wet, hard work but I always loved it and miss doing it now every spring as the ground begins to thaw in late February. It is getting to be a lost art in this area because not many tap anymore However, many still do in the Vermontville area. In the 1920s and I£30s, while attending Martin School on East State Road (the same location of the school Charlton attended in the early 1890s, but a new schoolhouse was built in 1903), I could look in nearly any direction in late February when sap began to run and see steam rising above the woods from the sugar shanties. Orton Endsley, Roland Barry, Orr and Alfred Fisher, the Lewis Hiltons, Barry Wellman and many more had "sugar bushes". But above all, I would look straight east about 24 miles and see my Great-Uncle Art Mead’s woods. If it was a Friday afternoon and steam was rising from his woods, I knew where I was going to be until Sunday evening. I spent many a happy day over at Unde Art’s place. He was the friendliest man one could hope to meet. He always had a cheerful “hello!" and always was whistling as he worked and he was a real worker. Even in the 1930s when wheat was 32 cents a bushel and hogs were five cents a pound, he kept right on whistling. He lived alone for several years, as Aunt Jessie passed away in 1928 His grandson, Robert (“Bob”), and I stayed with him in the summer ui 1931 and had a great time. He was an artist at making manle syrup and sugar and did for many years. He knew Irving and many articles he had are in the museum. As Charlton did. Uncle Art lived to be 80 years old, and I will wager wherever he is now, he is still whistling. In those wonderful days of the country school, the pupils and teacher were invited to a “sugaring off" by the Barrys or Endsleys. We either went to the “sugar shanty” or the home and they would boil down syrup and we could eat all the "stirred sugar" or wax we wanted to. By getting a pan of clean snow and packing it down hard in the pan and pouring the boiled down hot syrup on it, one had the most delicious taffy or wax to eat, with a flavor out of this world. Of course, the dog always got some and his jaws got stuck together, but he would always come back for more. I suppose the health department would think nothing was antiseptic or sterile enough in a sugar bush. But if there is any germ or microbe able to live in boiling maple syrup, I have yet to feel the effects of it. The year 1950 was the last year the Charlton sugar bush was run, as with everything there comes a last time. After the farm was sold, the maple trees were soon logged off and the sugar shanty and arch left to the elements. I was in the woods 20 years later hunting and it seemed a very lonely place, just memories were left but they were all very happy ones of those days and times with Mr. Charlton. 1O°« per year in Barry County MAIL THIS COUPON TODAY ... Send my subscription to NAME ADDRESS CITY__________________ STATE EHclosed is my payment for: c $10 Barry County n»,nc LI $13.50 Other Areas ° S12 Students jr months) .5°™’ !! Or Call 948-8051 For More Information! P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml. 49058 �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. February 10. 1983 — Page 9 Lose showdown to Hamilton Middleville falls to 2nd place That resounding crash that was heard in the vicinity of the Hamilton gymnasium on Tuesday night was Middleville’s basketball team falling out of first place. The ice-cold shooting Trojans lost to Hamilton, 7843. subsequently falling into a second place tie in the O-K Blue along with Caledonia and Kelloggsville with 7-3 records. Hamilton is now 8-2 and very much in the driver's seat for an O-K Blue title. The Hawkeyes blew open a close contest in the third quarter outscoring the Trojans 19-9. Middleville coach Skip Pranger, while not entirely blaming the game's officiating for the loss, said the looseness of some of the calls changed the flow of the game for his team. "No doubt about it,” said Pranger of some particularly close Hamilton blocks that weren’t called as fouls. “Some of those calls took our intensity away. The officials just didn’t make some calls they should have.” But Pranger wouldn’t take anything away from the now league-leading Hamilton team. “They are one fine team,” said Pranger. "They handled our defense well, our press, had excellent balance on offense and were quick. “I don’t want to take anything away from them.” Thomapple Kellogg’s shooters all but took the night off. Middleville could only hit 31 per cent (16 of 52) of its field goal attempts in its worst showing of the year. Meanwhile, Ham ilton was connecting on 48 per cent (28 of 55) from the field. Middleville trailed ony 14-12 at the end of the first quarter and then 33 26 at the half. But Middleville's offense could only muster 17 second half points in falling to its third loss in 14 games this winter. Individually, Brian Miller was the only Thomapple Kellogg player in double figures with 12 points. Dave Perry and Jim Schipper added six points each. Greenville’s 3rd period stops Lakewood, 67-53 Tri-River league-leader Greenville took advantage of some cold second half shooting by Lakewood to edge the Vikings 67-53 on Tuesday night. The game was dose at the half as the Vikings trailed by only three points at 34-31 But the roof caved in on Lakewood's offense in the third and fourth periods. The Vikings could only hit four of 15 field goals in the t'urd quarter and then followed that up by making only six of 16 in the final eight minutes. Greenville, meanwhile, scored 17 points in the third and 16 more in the fourth quarter. "We just couldn’t put the ball in hoop,” said Lakewood coach Mike Maciasz. The Vikings finished with a lowly 38 per cent (21 of 55) field goal mark. Even from the free throw line Lakewood could make only 11 of 23 shots. "I didn't think we played all that bad of a game. It was just that third quarter that killed us,” said Maciasz. Lakewood did make 23 turnovers, but those were offset by 25 by Greenville. Lakewood outrebounded Greenville 34-33. "It came down to the shooting,” Maciasz concluded. “Their team speed hurt us and they had about eight outside shooters.” Greenville hit 44 per cent (27 of 61) of its field goals. Ken Corp led Lakewood with 16 points while Rancfy Hazel had 15 and Tad Lubitz 14. Lakewood is now 5-10 overall and 2-7 in the Tri River. Jeff Kerber, Middleville’s leading scorer averaging 15 points a game, was held to three against Hamilton as Kerber missed part of the game due to an injury. Pranger still believes Middleville has a Maple Valley basketball team wins 2nd game in row, 72-53 Maple Valley’s basketball team won its second straight game on Tuesday as the Lions topped Potterville 72-53. Mickey Mahon, red hot for the Lions of late, tossed in 17 points, grabbed eight rebounds, seven steals, and had five assists. Jeff Hamilton provided plenty of scoring support with 18 points and Jeff Starring scored 16 and had eight rebounds. Hastings wrestlers lose to Delton, Caledonia in triangular meet on Tuesday Hastings lost a pair of varsity wrestling matches to Delton, 41-29, and Caledonia, 3427 on February 8. Gaining wins for Hastings against Delton were Archie Leatherman (119), Jess Reaser (155), and Bert Calvery (185). Winning matches for Delton was Rocky Anaya (112), Todd Haven (126), Doug Conklin (132), Robert Miller (138), Dan Tobin (145), Rusty Carroll (167), and Todd Hasting*, 27 Caledonia, 34 98 Bill Madden pinned by Urban................... 4:39 105 Wade End*ley pinned Kowalczyk.............. :54 112 Chris Geething pinned by Gary.............. ] :32 119 Archie Leatherman major dec. by Cook 15-5 126 Hutch Closon dec. Polmonteer.................... 6-4 132 Tony Heath dec. Hollenbeck.......................10-7 138 Floyd Gates dec. Yonker................................8-5 145 Bob Forbes super, dec. by Smith............ 12-0 155 Jess Reoser pinned Harrison....................... :28 167 larry Hoffman pinned by Crumback ... 1:49 185 Bert Calvery dec. by Groendal.................... 4-3 198 Mark Cose dec. Hawkins ........................... 12-5 Hwt. Jon Douglas dec. by Flierman................ 8-2 Exhibition: 119 Rusty Stroh pinned Davis (D)...................... 1:45 145 Chuck Prucho maj. dec. Schumacher (C) 16-5 Hasting*, 51... Coldwater, 14 98 Bill Madden pinned M. Loyd...................... 3:34 105 Wode Endsley Forfeit. 112 Chris Geothing pinned S. Licht................ 2:16 119 Rusty Stroh Forfeit. 126 Hutch Clason dec. by L. Hill........................... 8-7 132 Bill Pelfrey superior dec. M. Siler............ 20-7 138 Floyd Gated dec. by F. Vronesvich......... 9-8 145 Chuck Prucho superior dec. byG. Poloof 19-5 155 Jess Reaser pinned J. love......................... 1 09 167 Larry Hoffman pinned C. Bassage..........1:13 185 Bert Calvery major dec. M. Uetrecht.... 9-1 . 198 Dave Kensington pinned B Hawley.......... 12 Hwt. Jon Douglas dec. by M. Stahiy ...... 14-9 Exhibition. 132 Tony Heath doc. by S. Welke...................... 6 5 138 Bob Forbes pinned B. Welke..................... 1:47 145 Lyle Gross pinned B. Simmerman..........1.37 167 Mike Stout draw with B. Kling.............. 13-13 Forman (heavyweight). Wade Endsley of Hastings drew with Todd Pasick. Against Caledonia, Endsley (105), Clason, Tony Heath (132), Floyd Gates (138), Reaser,and Mark Case (198). V___________________________________ / Jr. High Hastings wrestlers end season, eagers in tourney The Hastings Junior High wrestling team closed out its season hosting the Hastings Invitational. The young grapplers finished fifth in the seven-team in the tourney with 104 points. Vicksburg captured top honors with 177.5 points. Winning individual titles for the Saxons were Troy Burch (155-pound weight class), and Ken Witker (167). Taking a second place was Doug Whitmore (136), finishing third was Paul Austin (73), Courtney Olsen (101), and Scott Kimmell (129), and taking a fourth was Terry Thurman (122). The seventh grade basketball team beat Battle Creek Northwestern 39-23 while the eighth graders knocked off Battle Creek Southeastern 48-37. Leading the eighth graders was Mike Karpinski’s 20 points. Mike Brown scored 10 for the seventh grade squad. The eighth grade split into two teams to defeat Middleville 44-40 and 40-26. Dan Willison scored 17, Karpinski 14 and Bob Maurer 12 in the "A" game, and Larry Bennett and Joel Lenz each tossed in 10 in the “B” contest. The eighth grade team also beat Delton 5427 behind 12 points by Skip Joppie and 10 by Karpinski. The eighth grade squad beat Ionia 45-37 by Dennis O'Mara Head Coach What the grades mean... A - Ready f<" the NBA; B - Good, but could be better; C - Average, needs im­ provement; D - Looking for help; F Wait till next year. Team shooting... Lakewood: C-32of 62for53 percent. Albion: C-25 of 43 (47 percent), but only 8 of 23 in the first half. , Team rebounding... D - Lakewood outrebounded us 40-21; C Outrebounded 31-25 by Albion. Team defense... B against Lakewood; B- against Albion. ‘Tarnovers... B - 15 against Lhxewood; B - 16 against Albion. Who's hot individually... Mark Brown scored 41 and 40 points and Bruce Hartman scored 16 and had 9 points and 20 rebounds In the games. Schedule... Hillsdale on Friday, Jackson N.W. on Saturday. Comments... A very good comeback against Lakewood. We played well against Albion, just came up short. We have a goal of 500 or better. These games are important this weekend. r Delton, 41 Hastings, 6 Jackson Northwest, 59 98 Bill Madden pinned by D. Meloy.............. 2:48 105 Mike Sherry pinned by B Jones................ <6 112 Chris Geething pinned by M. Meoloy . . 2:24 119 Rusty Stroh pinned by G Nanion............1:35 126 Hutch Clason dec. by S. Cowing.................6-4 132 Bill Pelfrey pinned by F. Baerren............3:49 138 Floyd r-ates dec. by M. George................ 8-5 145 Bob Forbes pinned by A. Medley .... 5 31 155 Jess Reaser dec by D. Markiewicz ... 11-10 167 Pat McIntyre pinned by D Smith............ 3.21 185 Bert Calvery superior dec. by J. Hardt . 14-1 198 Dave Kinsington dec. by M. Mossan .... 2-0 Hwt. Jon Douglas pinned M. Hensley............ 1 56 Exhibition: 98 Eric Poavo major dec. by S Lathrop. .10-1 112 Wode Endsley pinned by D. Vickery 1:44 126 Archie Leatherman drew w J. Geutekunst .4-4 132 Tony Heath pinned Sercombe.................... 2:43 155 Lyle Gross pinned J. Vermuellen............2:27 185 Mike Stout dec R. Gilbert......................... 16-10 198 Mark Case major dec. D. Dodge............ 11-2 112 Wade Endsley pinned by D. Wilcox .... 2:01 126 Archie Leatherman dec R. Hudson . . 5-2 132 Tony Heath dec. J Campbell...................... 6-4 145 Chuck Prucha dec J. Vermuellen............ 4-3 behind 20 points by Karpinski and 12 by Willison. The Hastings seventh graders "A" team beat Middleville 47-34 with Kent Gee scoring 14 points. In the "B” game Hastings won 3113 with Andy Mogg scoring 12. Hastings seventh graders beat Delton 36-25 behind Mike Brown’s 11 points. The team also beat Ionia 42-30 with Brown scoring 16 points. Lakewood spikers catch fire with 9 straight wins Lakewood’s volleyball team has been red hot lately winning its ninth straight on Tuesday night against Middleville, 15-2, 1511. Viking coach Sharon Krauss singled out Karrie Price, four aces; Michelle Behrenwald, two kills; Carla Jackson and Melanie Thompson, one kill each’ and Kristi Seese, spiking, as having played excellent matches. "I was mostly pleased with our movement from offense to defense," said Krauss of her team. “We’re playing well right now. We’re really putting it together." Lakewood now has an 11-4 overall record and are 3-0 in the Tri-River. They were scheduled to host Sparta, also 3-0, in a key match on Thursday night. The Vikes also beat Fremont 15-7,15-1, and Belding 15-10, 15-7. The win over rival Belding was an especiall big thrill for Lakewood, said Krauss. “We just outplayed them. We really got up for Belding,” said Krauss. Reunion of former Middleville grid players planned A reunion of former Thomapple Kellogg football players from 1955 to 1961 will be held February 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mid Villa Inn. The price of the dinner is 18.00 per person. Films of past Trojan seasons will be shown while other entertainment will also be featured. The schedule for the night is: Open bar and social hour 6-7 p.m., 7-8 p.m. dinner, 8-8:30 program, and film and social hour at 8:30. Reservations must be made by Saturday, February 19 and people interested can contact Gary Thaler, 6500 Fighter Rd., Freeport, phone 765-5179; or Gary- VanElst, 460S. Yankee Springs Rd, Middleville, phone 795-7227. Area basketball standings I schedule Twin Valley Hastings, 29 98 Bill Madden Forfeit. 105 Wade Endsley draw Todd Pasick..........12-12 112 Chris Geething pinned by Rocky Anoy j 1:28 119 Archie Leatherman dec. Jason Buckner 14-1 126 Hutch Closon dec. by Todd Haven............ 6-1 132 Bill Pelfrey pinned by Doug Conklin ...1:27 138 Floy Gales pinned by Robert Miller.... 4:52 145 Bruce Hoffman defaulted to Don Tobin. 155 Jess Reaser pinned Mike DeBoll............ 3:48 167 Lorry Hoffman pinned by Rusty Carrol . 2:52 185 Bert Calvery pinned John Whitledge.. .2:49 198 Mark Cose Forfeit Hwt. Jon Douglas pinned by Todd Forman . 1:46 Maple Valley is now 5-10 overall with the win. The Lions ied 31-24 a! the half and then promptly outscored the Vikes 16-12 in the third quarter to put the game out of reach. Maple Valley hit 44 per cent (29 of 65) of its field goal attempts, and also outrebounded Potterville 35-27. Sports Saxon basketball report card Archie Leatherman of Hastings (right) wrestles with Jason Buckner of Delton. Leatherman won 14-1. (Bonner photo) chance, however slight, at grabbing a piece of the title before the season is over. “Yes. I honestly believe we could still win a share. We're going to have towin the rest of our games and then get some help," he said. Albion.............................................. 9-0 Sturgis.............................................. 8-1 Coldwater....................................... 5-4 Jackson Northwest....................... 5-4 Marshall..........................................4-5 Hastings.......................................... 3-6 Hillsdale.......................................... 2-7 Harper Creek................................. 0-9 SMAA Bronson............................................7-1 Olivet................................................ 7-2 Springfield..................................... 6-3 Pennfield..........................................5-4 Maple Valley................................. 3-5 St. Philip.......................................... 2-6 Bellevue..........................................0-9 Tri-River Greenville........................................ 8-0 Lowell.............................................. 7-2 Coopersville................................... 5-3 Fremont............................................5-4 Cedar Springs................................. 2-6 Lakewood........................................2-7 Sparta.............................................. 1-8 O-K Blue Hamilton.......................................... 8-2 Middleville..................................... 7-3 Kelloggsville................................... 7-3 Caledonia........................................7-3 Hudsonville..................................... 4-6 Comstock Park............................... 3-7 Byron Center................................. 2-8 Lee.....................................................2-8 KVA Kalamazoo Christian................... 10-0 Parchment..................................... 9-1 Delton.............................................. 5-5 Mattawan . ................................... 5-5 Galesburg-Augusta.......................4-6 Paw Paw..........................................3-7 Bangor.............................................. 2-8 Kalamazoo-Hockett .......................2-8 UPCOMING GAMES February 11 Games Hastings at Hillsdale Maple Valley at Springfield Kelloggsville at Middleville Kalamazoo Christian at Delton Chris Miller (40) of Middleville looks for an open man against Lee. The Trojans will try to stay in the O-K Blue title hunt when they host Kelloggsville on Friday. (Photo by Stove Jacobs) Middlevile hopes to keep head above water, Saxons play two The scenario of high school basketball games on tap for this weekend offers a few interesting questions to the prep fan. Can Middleville stay in the thick of the O-K Blur title fight? Ct n Hastings win both of its games this wee :end and thus move into the first division of tl e Twin Valley? Can Delton, losers of six of its last eight gam »s, spring the season’s biggest upset on KVA frontrunner Kalamazoo Christian? And last but not least, can Maple Valley win an unprecedented third straight game? The answers to these and other burning questions will become crystal clear by the time the Love Boat sails Saturday night. Middleville's unpredictable eagers (11-3) face the arduous task of having to win each of its last four O-K Blue games to have any shot at all of overtaking Hamilton. The Hawkeyes beat the Trojans 7643 in the battle for leadership in the league on Tuesday night. The loss leaves Thornapple Kellogg in a three-way tie for second with Caledonia and Kelloggsville — all with a trio of losses. Middleville coach Skip Pranger thinks his team could still wind up with a piece of the OK Blue title. “I certainly do, you bet. ” says Pranger without hesitation. "Sure we're down right now, there’s no question. But we can come back." Middleville will start on its long road back when they host Kelloggsville on Friday. Hastings (3-6 Twin Valley, 5-8 overall) has a pair of games scheduled Uns weekend when the Saxons make the long trek to Hillsdale on Friday and then hew! Jackson Northwest on Saturday. The Mounties, currently in fourth place in the Twin Valley, are a game ahead of Hastings in the standings. A pair of wins over Hillsdale and Northwest would shoot Hastings into fourth place and into the league's first divisioa Saxon super soph Mark Brown just keeps rolling along. Brown has now bagged 472 points in 13 games for a hefty 36.3 average. Maple Valley (3-5 SMAA, f-10 overall), fresh from consecutive wins over Bellevue and Potterville, will travel to Battle Creek Springfield. The Rams are currently based in third place in the SMAA with a 6-3 mark. Tht Lions will be led by perhaps the top scoring duo in the county in Mickey Mahon and Jeff Hamilton. Both are averaging close to 17 points per game. Delton will be out to avenge a 77-64 thrashing supplied by Kalamazoo Christian in team's first meeting. Christian is still unbeaten in KVA play. Panther coach Bob Prentice says stranger things have happened. “They are an awesome team," said Pranger. “But 1 think we have the potential, if we don’t get flustered, of giving them a show. I think we have a 50-50 chance of beating them.” Lakewood (5-10 overall, 2-7 Tri-River) is off until February 15 when it hosts Maple Valley. Hastings volleyball fortunes are looking up Things may be looking up for the Hastings volleyball team. The team had lost five straight matches going into action on Friday. But the Saxons played their best volleyball of the season and came away with at least one win in a meet against Albion and Sturgis. The Saxons knocked off the Wildcats 15-7,1511, but lost to a powerful Sturgis team 15-9, 15-8. “We played real good in passing and spiking,” said Freridge. “But Sturgis just returned some shots nobody else in the league would have.” Freridge noted the play of Missy Pennock, Amy Stack and Tammy Connor against Sturgis. The Saxons continued its fine play against Albion. There Freridge singled out Kristy Bayer, Jackie Jaynes, Connie Astle, Lori Jaynes and Colleen Corrigan. Hastings fell behind 10-0 in the second game against Albion before finally winning 15-11. Hastings is now 9-9 overall and 4-6 in the Twin Valley. They travel to Harper Creek on Friday to play the Beavers and Marshall. On Saturday the team goes to Belding for an invitational. The Hastings volleyball team lost to Lakewood 15-8, 15-13 in a makeup match on February 1. "We just had trouble getting up for the first match against them,” said Hustings coach Tom Freridge. “I don’t know why. We were just emotionally flat. Lakewood did play well though ” Young Middleville netters drop 2 matches, now 1-13 for season Middleville’s volleyball team saw its record drop to 1-13 recently with losses to Hudsonville and Lee. The Trojans lost to Hudsonville 15-7, 15-5, while also losing to Lee 15-5, 15-6. Coach John Greenman singled out Jenni Bartlett, who served 14 service points; and Jane Bryans, who had 18 successful sets, for their play in the two matches. Greenman said his young team is trying to play power volleyball, a game for which they are not suited. "Even though we lost against Hudsonville we set up right and made some good plays." said Greenman. "We’re just not putting the ball to the floor. “I think we have some more wins coming. We have a long ways to go, but then we’ve come a long way." Delton spikers lose Delton’s volleyball team saw its record drop to 3-6 recently with losses to Plainwell, 15-9, 10-15, 10-15, and Paw Paw, 10-15, 7-15. Coach Vai Dorgan said the play of servers Toni Chavez and Sherri Mercia, hitters Tammy Wilkinson and Barb Drent, and setter Ange Moeller were bright spots. "We are improving," said Dorgan. "We held our own in the meets. Against Paw Paw we lost the games on our serving. Once we get that down we could start winning.” February 12 Games Jackson Northwest ot Hostings February 15 Games Maple Valley at Lakewood Delton at Middleville LEADING SCORERS Brown, Hostings.......... 13-472-36.3 Hazel, Lakewood........ 14-286-20.4 Barry, Delton................... 14-251-17.9 Mahon. Maple Va'ley.. 14-237-16.9 Hamilton. M.V............... 14-2?'.-16.8 B. Miller. Midd'eville .. 14-207-14.8 Corp, Lakewood........... 15-205-13.7 Chantrenne. Delton ... 14-175-12.5 COMING NEXT WEEK!!! ‘Memories still abound for 1952-53 Hastings title teams’ The 1952-53 athletic year was without a doubt the greatest one in Hastings High School history. Thirty years hove passed since that memorable season when Soxon teams won six West Central chompionsnips. Next week's Banner will feature a story, wrote by Sports Editor Steve Vedder, about those teams, including reminiscences with some former ployers and their coaches. �The Hostings Banner, Thursday. February 10. 1983 — Page 10 ----- Athlete Profile------- High-scoring Hazel is top student, too by Steve Vedder He carries a grade-point-average of over 3.5 and plans to go into engineering in college. In addition, Hazel is also the second-leading scorer in the area and the Tri-Central Con­ ference's leading scorer. Hazel has averaged 20.4 points per game tossing in 286 points so far this season. He also leads Lakewood in There is a difference between an athletic student and a student-athlete. Lakewood's Randy Hazel is a student-athlete. Hazel, the high-scoring man in the middle for the Vikings, is not only an excellent basketball player, but also a top-notch student as well. Randy Hazel FAST Repair Service Outdoor Report • Engraving • Watch Repair r rebounding. Last year as a junior Hazel was an all Tri-River averaging almost 14 points and nine rebounds per game Lakewood coach Mike Maciasz says he wished he had more players like the 6-4, 210 pound Hazel on the Viking team. “He is an excellent kid to coach,” says Maciasz. “Randy never gripes and he always works liard. He's been working on basketball since last summer." Maciasz says Hazel is a double threat capable of shooting from either the inside or outside. His main at­ tribute. according to Maciasz. is positioning his body on the offensive boards. "We look to him for his scoring, rebounding and defensive play in the middle," says Maciasz. "Usually how we go as a team depends on how Randy is doing." Randy himself admits he could be playing better. “I've had some good games and I’ve had some bad ones," he says. “I'm not entirely satisfied. I'd like it a lot better if we were winning." Hazel's high marks this season are a 30-point night against Sparta, and an 18-rebound performance against Hastings. Hazel thinks his most satisfying night was against Ionia when he scored 16 points and picked off 11 rebounds. Despite the fine individual season Hazel’s having, he's disapointed in Lake wood's showing as a team. Five times the Vikings have lost games in the final quarter. “That's pretty depressing," admits Hazel. "You build up a lead and then see it wiped out. It’s not much fun after that. “It's all our faults too. It's not just a few people." Hazel actually started the season a little behind his teammates. He suf­ fered a tom cartilage and had to un­ dergo arthroscopic surgery before the season. He only missed one game, but Randy said he didn’t feel he could play at 100 per cent until Christmas. Despite the problems, Randy says he enjoys playing basketball. “Oh yeah," he says, “I love to pla.y. It’s just one of those things. 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Wrestling Clinic: Starting Feb. 14 through Feb. 24, boys in the fourth turough sixth grades will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of wrestling Under the direction of Mr. Tom Brighton, the head wrestling coach of the junior high, boys will hold their practices Monday through Friday the first week, then Tuesday through Thursday the second, from 2:45 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the west gym of the junior high. All youth interested in participating in this program must bring a parent's permission slip, which can be obtained at your local school or at the YMCA office located in the high school, to the first day of practice. Wrestlers need only to bring gym clothes, tennis shoes and socks There is no cost for this activity. Youth Basketball Association: Just a reminder that the deadline for the Youth Basketball Association or YBA is Saturday Feb. 12. The program is fur boys in the fifth and sixth grades. In YBA, players learn the skills and the rules of basketball, but they also learn teamwork, the importance of fair play, and they have an opportunity to think about personal values important for the sport and all of life. Everyone plays and winning is put into perspective. Teams will be formed in the west gym of the junior high on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 4:15 p.m. All players must have pre-registered to participate. Players can pick up a registration form at the school office or at the YMCA office. These forms and $10 must be returned to the YMCA at 520 E. Francis. Hastings by Feb. 12. Teams will practice and have their games every Tuesday and Thursday between the Scoreboard MEN’S YMCA CITY BASKETBALL Game results for week of Jan. 31. W L “A” League Razor’s Edge 70 Schoolhouse Inn 52 Burger Chef 2 5 McDonald’s 07 Schoohouse Inn 104 vs. McDonald's 64, Burger Chef 74 vs. Razor's Edge 81. ’’B" League Johnny's 6 1 Burger Chef 5 2 Cotant's 4 2 C’s Place 4 2 Leary's 3 3 C&BDiscount 3 4 Pennock Hospital 1 6 Hastings Oxygen 0 6 Burger Chef 67 vs. Pennock Hospital 35, C & B Discount 64 vs. Johnny’s 62. “C” League Norton’s 6 1 Hastings Sanitary 5 2 Hastings Merchants 5 2 Hastings Insurances 2 5 Non Runners 2 5 Hamlet’s 1 6 Hamlet's 26 vs. Hastings Sanitary 43, Norton’s 39 vs. Insurances 17, Merchants 36 vs. Non Runners 38. MEN’S INTRA-C1TY YMCA BASKETBALL Game results for week of Jan. 31. W L “A” League Razor's EdgetHas won regular league play) 8 0 Schoolhouse Inn 6 2 Burger Chef 2 6 McDonald’s 0 8 McDonald’s 85vs. Razor’s Edge 113, Burger Chef 69 vs. Schoolhouse Inn 96. ’’B" League Johnny’s 6 1 Burger Chef 6 1 Cotant’s 4 2 C’s Place 4 2 C&BDiscount 4 4 Leary's 3 4 Pennock Hospital 1 7 Hastings Oxygen 0 6 C & B Discount 52 vs. Pennock Hospital 44, Burger Chef 63 vs. Leary’s 59. Continued to Page 11 Barry Report Bluegill fishing has been slow. Some fair catches are still being taken out of deeper water, 10 to 20 feet. Small lakes that have both an inlet and outlet are also producing fish. Fair catches of both bluegills and specs are being taken on Gun Lake. Leach Lake is also giving up some good bluegills. Some good catches of pike are still coming from shallow waters, up to six or eight feet. Perch and specs are also coming on minnows but from deeper water. Volleyball tournament to be held at Lakewood A womens class B-C volleyball tournament will be held March 19 at Lakewood High School and is sponsored by Lakewood Community Education. There is only room for 10 teams with the spots being decided on a first-come, first-serve basis. For further information call 367-4564 or 367-2431. Hastings softball meeting on Feb. 16 The Hastings High School varsity softball team will hold an organizational meeting February 16 in the Hastings High School Choir Room at 7:00. All interested girls and parents should attend. This could be your $2000000 week! You could be closer then ever to $2,000,000 this week— if you’ve mailed your entry to the Tic Tab Two Grand Drawing. Pileated woodpecker among rarest birds by John Lerg. Dept, of Natural Resources Pileated woodpeckers are among Barry County’s rarest birds. They are quite large, nearly the size of a crow, and have a red crest. The body of this bird is black. These birds nest in hardwood or mixed pine and hardwood forests. They are quite wary and secretive and seek out large blocks of forest. Like other woodpeckers, they nest in hollow trees, so old-growth forests with plenty of dead trees and tree branches are a must. These woodpeckers have been seen in both the Barry State Game Area and the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. The large areas of forest found on these areas seem to be good for this bird. They drill large rectangular holes in the sides of standing dead trees. Aspen trees seem to be favored now. probably Decause of the number of dead aspen to be found. Although these birds are rare, they ara a welcome sight to birdwatchers. They also help recycle nutrients contained in dead wood. Their presence is an indication that we still have some large blocks of old forest undisturbed by humans. hours of 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. The program will continue until March 31. 7th-Kth (Jrade Boys Intramural Basket­ ball: Starting Monday. Feb. 21 and con­ tinuing every Monday and Wednesday until March 30. the YMCA-Youth Council will be offering a seventh-eighth grade intramural basketball program after school. Any seventh or eighth grade boy is eligible to play. The cost for this program is $5 to par­ ticipate. Players must pick up a registration form in the junior high office and ieturn it and the fee to the office by Feb. 16. Teams will be posted on Feb. 18. 7th-Kth Grade Girls Intramural Volleyball: For seventh and eighth grade girls, the YMCA will be starting an intramural volleyball program. It will be held every Monday, starting Feb. 21, and will run until March 28. The program will be held in the west gym from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. To participate, players must pick up a registration form in the junior high office and return it there with a $45 fee by Feb. 16. Teams will be formed the first day. The following games are scheduled for the week of Feb. 14. Indoor Soccer: Wednesday, Feb. 16 - 7 p.m. Mepham vs. Styring, 8:30 p.m. Gold vs. Paulauski. Men’s Volleyball: Wednesday, Feb. 16 ■ 7 p.m. Lewis Realty vs. Independents. Moose vs. Hastings Manufacturing; 8 p.m. Lewis Realty vs. Hastings Mfg., Independents vs. Moose. Men’s City League Basketball: C League Monday, Feb. 14 - 6:30 p.m. Merchants vs. Hamlet’s, 7:30 p.m. Hastings Sanitation vs. Hastings Insurances, 8:30 p.m. Non Runners vs. Norton's; B League - Tuesday, Feb. 15 7:15 p.m. Leary’s vs. C's Place, 8:15 p.m. Burger Chef vs. Johnny’s; Wednesday, Feb. 16-6:30 p.m. Pennock vs. Cotant's, 7:30 p.m. C & B vs. Hastings Oxygen; A League Thursday, Feb. 17 • 7 p.m. Burger Chef vs. Schoolhouse Inn. 8:15 p.m. Razor’s Edge vs. McDonald’s. New semi-finalists are drawn from each week’s entries. Each automatically wins S2.000 and is entered into the Grand Drawing. i You’ve got a chance to win every time you play. And a chance to get closer to S2,000,000 every week. To enter the Grand Drawing: sign the backs of three non-winning . Tic Tac Two tickets. / Put them in one / envelope with your / name and address printed legibly on the outside. Mail first class only to: Tic Tac Two Grand Drawing, Lansing, Ml 48916. MICHIGAN LOTTERY SUPPORTS EDUCATION. The instant game with the biggest Grand Draw ing ever! �MAJORS Frantz Buick, 359; Piston Ring, 355; Steven's Trucking, 339; E.W. Bliss Co., 324.5; Fruins. 311.5; City Food & Bev., 293.5; Tiki, 289.5; No Shows, 232. High Games and Series: G. Bridleman, 503; G. Forbey. 210-525; T. Nichols, 507; B. Dexter, 194-255-158-607; B. Ruthruff, 206-221586; D. Peabody, 550; D. Lambert, 211-190212-613; D. Callihan, 230641; R. Conley. 225181-235641; B. Bowman, 511; J. Schechterle, 503. TH URS. ANGELS Hastings Bowl, 47-37; Pennock Pinsters 4737; Viola’s Floral & Gift, 44-40; Cone Zone, 42-42; B & R Kaf-Ay, 3945; Hastings City Bank, 3648. High Games and Series: C. Gar linger, 158; S. Boop. 146; P. Oakland, 185; E. Rairigh, 177; B. Hesterly, 149; E. Mesecar, 176; A. Burd, 158-176; R. Batterson, 190, K. Palmer, 146; J. Freeman, 147; S. Lesick, 164; S. Mead, 169-191-513; L. HoweU, 176; N. Mc­ Donald, 168; B. Callihan, 201-503. MON. MIXERS Medical Care Facility, 56-32; Hastings Flower Shop, 53-35 ; Art Meade Motor Sales, 53-35; Public Auto Outlet, 50Mt*37fe; Muir Drugs, 50-38; Dewey's Auto Body, 50-38; Tiki, 4741; Wilt's Custom Cars, 4741; Michelob, 4543; Goodyear Brothers, 4246; Gordie’s Wear House, 4147; Cinder Drugs, 4147; Hastings Savings & Loan, 4048; The Depot, 38-50; Hastings Bowl (make up), 364474; Food Center (make up), 33-51; B & R Kaf-Ay, 33-55; Stalwart Buildings, 32-56. High Games and Series: R. Bowman, 160; A. Fox, 161; D. Czinder, 155; F. Schneider, 162; S. Birman, 201-522; B. Callihan, 171; C. Trumbull, 170; K. Lenz, 188; M. Wieland, 196501; O. Osterman, 182; E. Johnson, 211-545; D. Friend, 175495; P. Czinder, 181; P. Snyder, 202; S. Cole, 168; D. Kelley, 215-559; G. Purdum, 190-514. Splits Converted: C. Guernsey, 6-7; P. Newell, 6-7; B. Anders, 8-36-10. The Hastings Banner, Thursday, February 10, 1983 — Page 11 THURS. TWISTERS Shamrock Bar, 56-32; Hastings Automatic Heating, 56-32; Burns Refrigeration, 54-34; Hastings Bowl, 4840; Superette, 41-39; Mini Champs. 4048; J & M Service, 38-50; Big John s, 38-50; Tom's, 3464; Hastings Mutual 31-57. High Games and Series: G. Snider, 164; W. Barker, 157; M. Van Kuilenberg, 194; B. Barnum, 148; J. Hurless, 170; B. Bowman, 169; A. Burd, 155; S. Bachelder, 145; K. Honeysett, 152. High Series: L. Conley, 171487; S. Mead, 159410; C. Hurless, 168471; D. Greenfield, 176-514; J. Gasper, 196-525; F DeLoat, 134390; M. Snyder, 171443; D. Larsen, 182470; S. Keeler. 156454; S. Birman, 181499; L. Barnum, 190-522; P. Wright. 135-387; J Wright. 194463; C. Allen, 144409, B. Kruko, 199-510; K. Thomas, 161413. Bowling Results HASTINGS MFG. CO. Dewey’s Auto, 427; Machine Room, 3714; Viking, 343; McDonalds, 3354; Chrome Room. 343; Hastings Flower Shop, 326; Office, 3344; Leftovers, 2794. High Games and Series: D. Solmes, 230610; J. Bennett, 224-209-598; J. Laubaugh, 205-200-576; C. Baker, 207-570; R. Hook. 211561; D. Hamm, 202-556; J. Bell, 545; B. Nystrom, 534; L. Tracy, 534; W. Beck. 531; A. Dukes, 530; F. Huey, 516; D. Castelein, 506; D. Callihan, 505; R. Dawe, 505; T. Bustance, 502. TUES. NIGHT MIXED Skedgell Well Drilling, 5141; Carrousel Realty, 4844; Buehler Realty, 474444; Britten Bros. Const., 474444; Hallifax Snowplowing, 4745; Woodland Sales, 4646; Smith Silos, 4646; Hastings Fiberglass, 444474; Welton’s, Inc., 434-484; Brown’s Bunch, 39-53. High Games and Series (Men): P. An­ derson 221-598; G Raynor, 198-568; D. Skedgell, 202-538; B. Johnson, 200-521; J. Bremer, 182-509; P. Scobey. 198-508; R. Eaton, 184; B. Still, 156; B. Walker, 183; I. Eaton, 179; J. Lammers, 169; D. Keast, 160. High Games and Series (Women): J. Cooper, 195-524; S. Price, 184492; N. Eaton, 181; N. Walker, 176; A. Eaton, 162; R. Schreiner, 159; C. Johnson. 155; R. Cheney, 141; G. Scobey, 134, C. Aukerman, 135; J. Bishop. 136; L. Moore, 137. CLASSIC BOWLING LEAGUE WBCH. 60-36; Carlton Center Ex., 58-38; Eberhard, 56-4C; Sign Tire. 54.5-41.5; A-A-A, 54.541.5; McDonald’s, 5442; Hastings City Bank, 54421; Jamar. 5244; Hastings Sweeper Shop, 5145; Hastings Alum. Prod., 50.545.5; Farrell Heating, 5046; Farmer Feed, 5046; Electric Galaxy, 49.546.5; Hastings Bowl, 45-51; Food Center. 44-52; B & R Kaf-Ay, 3858; Skedgell. 37-59; Zephyr Service. 1165. High Games and Series: B. Kenyon, 215197-201613; C. Nor-* 213-203-193609. WED. P.M. Hair Care Center, 144; Gillons, 14; Champion Tax Service, 13; Art Meade Auto Sales, 11; Nashville Locker, 10; Vogt, 94; Varney’s Stables, 8; Aiflen & Assoc., 8; Ted’s. 8; Yoder's, 4. High Games and Series: P. Castleberry, 186; P. Champion, 206; L. Miller, 178; B. Vrogendewey. 175468; P. Croninger, 175460; B. Faul, 179-514; S. Pennington, 181479; K. Christopher, 164-378; L. Tilley, 201-543; S. VanDenburg, 214-553. BOWLERETTES Pennock Hospital, 19444; Kent Oil, 19-5; Reminder, 186; Hastings Bowl, 17-7; Big George’s, 166; Burger Chef, 166; Hecker Agency, 14-10; Coenen's Construction, 13-11; Hause Realty, 114-124; Barry County Medical Care Facility, 11-13; Mary’s Beauty Shop, 10-14; Shu-da-bin, 94-144; Riverview, 94-144; Miller’s Carpet, 74-164; D.J. Electric. 7-17; Hair Port, 64-174; Pioneer Motel, 6-18; Hair Care Center, 5-19. High Games and Series: J. Gardner, 189; L. Elliston, 187; M. VanKuilenburg, 191; S. Miller, 167; K. Marr, 161; D. Snyder, 205-563; S. Matthews, 184; J. Doster, 177; P. Arends, 210; B. Whitaker, 188; B. High, 176; C. Hartwell, 181; D. Burns, 177; R. Miller, 191490; V. VanKampen, 193; M. Garber, 180; G. Mitchell, 176; M. MacKenzie, 179; J. Wait, 193; G. Buchanan, 170; J. Hickey, 156. TUES. REC. NO. 3 Bob's Service Shop, 23-5; Freeport Restaurant, 164-114; Carlton Center Ex­ cavating, 144-134; Freeport Supply, 14-14; Barry Automotive, 13-15; Steven’s Trucking, 13-15; Nashville Automotive, 10-18; Yoder’s Sunoco, 8-20. High Games and Series: G. Cogswell, 205555; R. Wieland, 209-524; J. Allerding, 200525; D. Lambert, 560; R. Conley, 550; M. Porritt, 211-586; C.Stevens, 210-541, HASTINGS MFG. CO. Dewey’s Auto. 404; Machine Room, 3634; Viking, 327; McDonald’s, 3214; Hastings Flower Shop, 319; Chrome Room, 321; Of­ fice, 3114; Leftovers, 2724. High Games and Series: D. Solmes, 238225642; J. Bennett, 275619; C. Baker, 559; L. Bennett, 214652; N. Proctor, 226-545; B. Hartke, 235-543; J. Bell. 540; D. Hamm, 529; D. Castelein, 526; B. Nystrom, 518; M. Schantz, 516; F. Huey,515; J. Laubaugh, 513; Waitbeck, 212613; B. Gibson, 511; K. Lan­ caster, 507; W. Birman, 501; Jack Smith, 500. SUN. NIGHT MIXED The Toads, 54-34; Hosers, 53-35; HogWash, 53-35; Big Four, 49-39; Hooter Crew, 4741; Tails End, 464-414; White Lightning. 4642; Brown Baggers, 454424; Alley Cats. 4543; Little Big Hom, 434-444; Sandbaggers, 4345; Hot Shots, 4246; Really Rotten, 414464; Debs, 414464; Pin Pals. 394484; Fruins, 374-504; Escapees, 33-55; Spare Parts, 314-564. High Games and Series (Women): J. Lord, 164; T. Lord, 146; P. Sutton, 160; D. Kelly, 203-236-599; K. Schwennesen, 167; J. Culhane, 191; J. Ogden, 146. High Games and Series (Men): J. Beach, 239-580; M. Snyder, 211-564; O. Laubaugh, 188: M. Titus, 199; Russ Snyder, 189; R. Snyder, 203; R. Little, 177; M. Tilley, 197-529; S. Wilkens, 168; J. Bennett, 203-581; W. Hass, 180. Splits Converted: M. Tilley, 3-9-10. SERVICE DIRECTORY WATER TREATMENT INSURANCE TRAVEL FREE SERVICES INSURANCE COVERAGE For your. • Life (All Types) • Individual Heplth • Personal Belongings Auto Home Farm 533 West State Street Grand Rapids Office (616)891-8245 Hastings. Michigan. 49058 (616) 945-9852 Retirement Motorcycle Business Group Health Mobile Home Rental Property — HASTINGS WATER CONDITIONING, INC. ' ~7 Phone (616) 945-3949 DfAiiK ’ **f^®~* JIM, JOHN, DAVE.at 045-3412 Since 19GB SEWING MACHINE REPAIR \ Softeners • Sob • Drinking Water Products / “■----------"Ciub XXV 629 S. MICHIGAN AVE.. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN CUSTOM PRINTING TOP NOTCH POODLE /^PARLOR JCj? - Any Breed - Trained specialist will repair your sewing machine in our store or in your home. Call... 948-2932 221 S. Jefferson, Hastings <<^2 BUICK-CHEVROLET HEALTH a FITNESS FRAMING FKAIVlilMG Confidential Penoul IstnctiM CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA ‘ THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE" fill GM QUALITY 1^1 SERVICE PARTS CHEMI MIMS PUT1MVISIH 1 IOS W. Green St., Hastings Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. SOUS: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. tot p.m.: Sot. 8 o.m. to 6 p.m. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! SWEEPERS PLANTS 127 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 y Hastings Phone 94S-8103 LAUNDRY — - —— . 402 North Michigan Avenue •el... MILLER REALESTATE Serving Barry County Since 1940 KEN MILLER, C.R.S. - BROKER REALTOR 137 W. State St , Hastings (616 ) 945-5182 Hastings, Ml. 49058 i Barb’s Plant Boutique^ FREE Plant Clinic i REAL ESTATE (616)945-3484 Joe & Kim Schroeder 'Com Operated Machines *Drop Off Laundry •Pressing 607 S. Michigan, Hastings • 945*4720 Stop hospital- funerals-weddings (free delivery in city limits) plants and floral arrangements wicker baskets silk and dried arrangements floral hair clips full wire service RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES . | PAPERING Et PAINTING FOR SALE: Norge electric range, avocado, needs some repair. Phone 945-2236. (2-10) FOR SALE OR TRADE: Set of men's golf clubs, new bag and cart Would trade for wood. 948-2924. HOUSE FOR SALE in Nash­ ville by owner. Will sell on land contract. 852-9727, Nashville. (2-17) DELTON AREA: 2% acres for sale. Excellent building site on Highway 43 and Sprague Rd. Call 795-7327 after 6 p.m., Middleville. FOR SALE: Queen Anne antique library table, cherry, in excellent con­ dition, $175; step night stand, oak, $20. 945-9419. ORGAN FOR SALE: Kimball Swinger 600 with Entertainer II keyboard, excellent condition, $600.6232747, Delton, after 5 p.m. FOR SALE: Oil space heater, 75,000 B.t.u., with blower, $30. 367-4526, Woodland. 1979 JEEP CJ-5: Showroom condition, $5,000. Will con­ sider trade. 948-2751. (2-8) For Sale _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ FOR SALE: Modem Ken­ more electric range with black glass oven door; modern frost free Westinghouse refrigerator with top freezer. 795-9952. FOR SALE: Washer and dryer. 795-9952, Middleville. For the Best Prices...on Quality Offset Printing... I House Plants • Macramae Hangers | 802 E. Grand St. 945-4020 Rl MOO ACC Any Purchase of 1 Urr •10.00 or Over i I Barlow Gardens Florist ej'J; ISOS S. JEFFERSON. HASTINGS 945-5029 ...or... 945-2132 7th-xth Grade Boys Lakers Celtics Fistons 76’ers Contact: J-Ad Graphics Publidwrs of The Hastings Banner The Hayings Reminder Maple Vol Isy News (ond other otm publication*) FREE SERVICES ...someone may have sent you a happy ad I Let this Directory DOWNTOWN HASTINGS for... YOUR BUSINESS WORK 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 4th Grade Boys 76’ers Lakers Celtics Rockets Wood for sale: Seasoned, split and delivered, $30 face cord. Call after 5 p.m., 945-9954 Hastings. (2-8) TWO 55 GAL. FISH AQUARIUMS: One with stand, hood, pump included. 852-9449, Nashville. FOR SALE: Wood stove, Blaze King, free standing, decorative. 2-speed blower, will heat large area, $450. 671-5340, Hickory Comers. FOR SALE: Straw, $1 a bale. Call after 6 p.m., 367-7192, Woodland. (2-15) FOR SALE: 1st and 2nd cutting alfalfa hay. Phone 758-3564, Lacey. FOR SALE: Oak dining table with two leaves, $250. 374-7104, Lake Odessa. (2-15) FOR SALE: Parakeets and cages. Give a valentine of love that will last all year. Call Delton, evenings, 6238235. $25 & A GOOD HOME BUYS AKC registered doberman, gentle female, one year old. Phone 945-5979. REPOSSESSED SIGN! Nothing down! Take over payments $58 monthly. 4'x8’ flashing arrow sign. New bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. Call FREE 1-800-626-7446, anytime. (2-17) Mobile Homes FOR SALE: Mobile home, large lot north of Bedford. Land contract. 721-3452, Banfield. FOR SALE: 12’xS2’ Schultz, with skirting. Very good shape. Stove, refrigerator, washer, and most furniture included. M.^t sell. $3,250. Phone 945-4125. (2-17) FOR SALE: 8N Ford tractor, 2-bottom plow and back scraper, $1,700. Phone 945-5108.________________ FOR SALE: International 2544 diesel tractor, complete with loader, new rear tires, new batteries, $4,600. 9453623.___________________ FARM TRACTORS, com­ bines and equipment parts, new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates. TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS. Stamm Equipment Company, U.S. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666.________________ For Rent _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Mat Cutting Glass Cutting Stretching Mounting Corner of Jefferson and State Street 3 2 1 0 5th-6th Grade Boys Spartans Georgetown Michigan Virginia Fare Machinery_ _ _ _ CUSTOM FRAMING PHONE LT 1 1 4 4 I For Sale For Sale_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ For Sale b^PranKim • ■ • • W 4 4 1 1 To place your Classified - Call 948-8051 in Hastings 945-5274 HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP — I 50 4 j 32 23 j4 05 Bustance Schaefer Armour Christensen Banner Classifieds: Service Noors: Monday 8 to 8. Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 m Exercise »d Diet Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 t*r*.< KS Briggs Replogle DeDecker Cole's Partiere Parker (616)945-9554 ■ixsimcs Cardiovascular & Physical Conditioning I Is Jl.l.r, llth-12th Grades Give us ■ call at... 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT TOTAL FITNESS, INC. Hastings X 945-2147 © FRANTZ<=- Norton’s r, 2 Hastings Sanitary 62 Hastings Merchants 62 Hastings Insurances 26 Non Runners 26 Hamlet’s 26 Merchants 56 vs. Insurances 17, Hastings Sanitary 37 vs. Norton’s 34, Hamlet’s 35 vs. Non Runners 31. t VYlMSIarberH, ALL WORK GUARANTEED • REASONABLE RATES 9th-10th Grades "C” League POODLE CARE DOC'S SEWING MACHINE REPAIR CAR a TRUCK REPAIR Scorecard, continued FOR RENT: Three bedroom house near schools and hospital, references. Also, kitchenette apartment, partially furnished, utilities paid. 945-3191. (2-17) ___ PRIVATE ROOM available in my Adult Foster Care Home. Call 945-3747. (2-22) Mert, Missing your smiling face. Our prayers for good health soon. The J-Ad Gang FOR RENT: Roomy, one bedroom apartment. $210 per month. 945-5948, evenings. (2-17)__________ Special Events _ _ _ _ WANTED: Cattle headgate; 3 pt. 4-row cultivator. 7957815, Middleville. WANTED: Ceramic top for 30" electric stove. 948-8252. Wanted_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 948-8051 FISH FRY Friday, Feb. 18 Hastings High School Cafeteria Adults $3.75 Children $2.50 (Under 12) 4:30-7 p.m. Before Marshall-Hastings basketball game. Sponsored by Mexico Travel Group. HASTINGS BAND and Orchestra Annual Fruit Sale starts Tuesday, Feb. 15 through Tuesday, Feb. 22. Prices are 57 for two-fifths bushel and $13 for four-fifths bushel of Texas grapefruit and $8 for two-fifths bushel and $15 for four-fifths bushel of Valencia oranges. Contact any band member or Pat Martin at 948-2548. (2-17) CASH FOH I ANO CONTHACIS & Kt ALLSI ATP LOANS Notices_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Middleville AA meetings. Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn)____________ The board of directors meeting for Community Action Agency will be held Monday, Feb. 14,1983 at 7:30 p.m., third floor. 7 East State St., Battle Creek. HORSE FOR SALE: IMi years old, asking $250. Call 948-9501. (2-15)_________ FOR SALE: Three-drawer maple desk with large book hutch and chair; also large honey maple coffee table. 852-1697. (2-15)___________ ENERGY-MATE 2500 SERIES wood burning add­ on furnace, like new, $250. Call Tom at 945-2425; after 6 p.m. call 945-1963. FOR SALE: 1970 Chevrolet pickup, ton, runs good, $600. 852-0737, Nashville. FOR SALE: Blessing silver trumpet, excellent condition, like new, price negotiable. 367-2753, Woodland._______ FOR SALE: Diamond ring, wide 14K gold yellow band with imperfect approx. 1.15 European cut diamond, $900. 945-3108.________________ FOR SALE: Oil tanks, 250 to 500 gallons. Also, pressure water tank in excellent condition, 758-3416, Lacey. ORDER CANCELLED: AH steel quonset type building for grain storage, livestock or machinery storage. Selling for balance owing. Call Standard Steel Buildings, toll free 1-800-5274323. Automotive FOR SALE: 1980 Dodge 4wheel drive Sno-Commander package, AM-FM radio Phone 374-7453, Lake Odessa or 367-4101, Woodland. FOR SALE: Chevy pickup, 1967, rebuilt. Call after 3 p.m., 945 9347. FOR SALE: 1978 Chevy ton 4x4, loaded, low mileage, 14 m.p.g. highway, $4,900. 664-4929, Pine Lake. DUNE BUGGY FOR SALE: With Berrien buggy frame. 721-3188, Banfield. FOR SALE: 1972 Dodge Monaco, $350; Suzuki DS185, $350 . 948-8417. FOR SALE: 1972 Olds 98, good condition, $500. 9459653, after 3 p.m. 1981 MUSTANG FOR SALE: 19,000 miles, automatic, $6,000 or might trade. 9489169, after 2:30 p.m. Business Services _ _ _ HORSESHOEING & TRIM­ MING: Kevin Epler, (517) 543-7366. No extra charge for house calls._____________ INCOME TAX PREPARA­ TION: Inexpensive, prompt. 945-2225. Call after 3 p.m. (tfn)_________ ____ TAX PREPARATION: Experienced, reasonable. 948-2550, after 6 p.m. (2-22) RESUMES COVER LETTER: Composed, printed, word processor. Professionals. Gofc-th Enterprises. 942-5899, anytime, Grand Rapids. (215) MENDING BASKET: Also specializing in zippers and alterations. Call 945-9712 for appointments, (tfn) CROSS WITH CHRIS! Personally escorted two week tours: East Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Beigium, Holland, June 14, 28. Scandinavian Adventuie July 14. Price from $1,475 Detroit includes TWO MEALS DAILY, first class hotels. Free brochure Mrs. Chris Press, 7369 Berne Rd., Pigeon, MI 48755. 517-4532202. TRY A CHRISCROSS! PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIMESTONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton. Nashville. 852-9691. (tfn) »GKICt I Tl HAL LIME­ STONE:. Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton,* Nashville. 852-9691. (tfn) �Page 12. Thursday. February 10. 1983. The Hastings Banner County Beat Thornapple Schools to collect summer taxes Property owners in the Thornapple Kellogg Schoo) District will pay 50 percent of their school taxes this summer, a change from the previous 100 percent collection in winter. That decision to have a summer tax collection was reached by the school board last week. Tax notices will be sent out after July 1 with the final due date being Sept. 15. There are, however, some time-exemptions for certain categories that allow a postponement until later in the year. A state law, passed late last year, now allows school districts to collect all or a portion of their taxes in the summer rather than wait until winter. “The board felt with the state’s cash f*ow problem the way it is and the way finances are that a summer collection was a good idea,’’ superintendent Gerald Page said. The Middleville area school, like many other Michigan districts, has yet to receive its February state aid payment from the state. Page pointed out that high interest payments on loans taken out in the fall to operate the school until tax time also in­ fluenced the decision “Last year we spent $90,COO on interest," Page said. "We’ll probably still have to borrow some money, but not as much. With our f is. al year starting July 1st we haven't had any money (from local taxes) until December. This gives us more money at the start of school.” Page said problems, however, have arisen with Thornapple Township over collection. “They (township board members) have voted not to collect (summer taxes) under any circumstances,” he said. "The other large township in our district is Yankee Springs. We haven’t heard from them yet." Page said the district has contacted the count.-y treasurer, asking that office to handle collections. "The treasurer said she would collect tnem,” Page said. "We’re still negotiating the cost.” The board also set June 13 as the date for a vote on renewal of 4.5 of the district's 23 operational mills. The levy would be for three years. District voters last year renewed 16 mills for three years and next year have another 2.5 mills up for renewal In other business, school officials have decided to utilize a self-evaluation questionaire, developed by the state Dept, of Education, called the "Michigan Program Criteria”. “It’s a kind of self-analysis (tool) that allows us to see where our weaknesses are and will help us set some priorities during the next few years,” Page explained. The 100 pages of questions range over the entire spectrum school operations, Paige said, from curriculum to buildings to bus transportation. “There are two sets of answers to each question,” he said. " One set is ‘is it desirable’ with choices being high, medium, low, and doesn’t apply? And the other is ‘is it obtainable' with the same choices? School administrators will get first crack at the evaluation and, after their imput is analyzed, it will be completed by the faculty. Following that, Page said, some kind of community imput would be sought. The Thornapple Kellogg superientendent saw the process taking two to three months. The ‘Program Criteria’ questionaire was developed by a committee of school superintendents for the Dept, of Education. There is no cost involved to the district. Survey shows “parents feel welcome at county schools” (Note: This is part of a series of weekly articles about the responses of 303 pe-sons in the Barry Intermediate School District (Delton and Hastings school district residents) to a variety of questions about public education. The local citizens were (elected at random and interviewed last October in a telephone survey called Project Outreach, sponsored by the Slate Board of Education and funded by the State Legislature. Project Outreach surveys have been conducted in a number of intermediate school districts in the state. The survey’s purpose is aimed at improving the public’s confidence in education. All the opinions gathered will be used to help state officials strengthen public education and to make plans for the decade, according to Project Director Ned S. Hubbell who prepared the written report from which this article is derived). Only a slim majority of survey par­ ticipants in both the Hastings and DeltonKellogg school districts said they thought computer literacy (a one-semester course in understanding the role of computers and other technology in their everyday lives) should be a high school graduation requirement. "This support was true both for citizens with public school students in the household and those with no public school students in the home," said Ned Hubbell, Project Outreach director who supervised the survey here. "And citizens with either elementary school students or secondary students in the home endorsed the computer literacy requirement.” Approximately 55 percent of survey respondents in the Delton-Kellogg School District said they supported a computer literacy requirement as a graduation requirement. Support in the Hastings district amounted to 51.9 percent of the respondents Hubbell noted that in the statewide 2 Castleton bridges put on critical list Castleton Township's Board moved to put two bridges back on the "critical bridge list ’ in hopes of securing either federal or state funding to repair or replace them during last week’s regular meeting. The board had taken a similar action before, but was unable to secure any maintenance money. Greg’s Crossing Bridge on Brumm Road is a suspension span that is old, explained township clerk Sharon Bishop. "School buses are not allowed to cross it. snowplows and fire trucks don’t cross it, and farmers usually don’t take their large pieces of equipment over it," she noted. "I don’t know if we’ll get any state or federal funding to fix it,' Bishop said. “(If we don’t) eventually we ll have to close the road or replace the bridge. The other bridge is on Brager Road, east of Thomapple Lake, and consists of a culvert, covered over by concrete. Because the surrounding ground is swampy and because of spring flooding, the bridge's condition has deteriorated. Bishop lained. In other actioa the board felt the county equalization department's 14 percent in­ crease on agricultural property was "(inaccurate, unnecessary and unfair". The board received notice of the increase last month. That multiplier will be used on up­ coming assessments. Outreach public opinion survey last year, eight out of every 10 adults interviewed (82 percent) favored the idea of teaching students about the role of computers and other technology in their everyday lives. “Futher, nine out of every 10 high school students (91 percent) who attended an Outreach Student Leadership Forum and answered the project's questionaire also favored such (computer) instruction,” he said. In another survey topic, respondents with public school students in the home were asked a battery of questions dealing with the way in which they are treated by the school staff. "Responses indicate a most positive relationship exists between citizens in both local school districts and the staff members of the local school district," Hubbell said. Nine out of every 10 citizens (94 percent) in the Hastings and Delton districts with public school students in their household say "they feel welcome in the school. "Further, 85 percent say they feel they can approach school authorities or teachers to make a suggestion or voice a complaint. "And two out of every three of these respondents <64 percent) feel that their opinions are respected in the schools that their children attend,” he said. (Next week’s topics will be citizens’ opinions about school funding and spending practices and how to handle rising school costs). Lakewood purchases 4 new buses Lakewood's Board of Education approved purchase of four 1983 International bus chassis at $13,808 each during its meeting last week. Total cost is $55,232. The bus cabs will be purchased later on from Carpenter Body of Indiana. The new vehicles replace four older ones in the 32-unit fleet. "We try to buy four new ones each year,” said superintendent William Eckstrom. "That way a bus runs approximately eight years. We’ll take four of the older models and make them spares and sell this year's spares.” The board also held first readings on two policies that update its stance concerning non-discrimination in the district’s hiring practices and in serving the public. The policies state that the school district adheres to federal government guidelines in non-discrimination according to race, creed, color, sex, and physical handicaps. "We have to show the federal government that we're in compliance in these areas in order to get federal funding,” Eckstrom said. The board also heard a report from Marv Westendorf, head of the Lake Odessa Am­ bulance Sen ice, on the school’s $500 gift to his group. The money, he told members, was used for equipment purchases. "The ambulance service gives us excellent assistance at our football games and other athletic events," Eckstrom said, explaining the purpose for the school’s donation. EDC to meet Feb. 23 There will be a special meeting of the CityCounty Economic Development Commission of Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. in the council chambers in Hastings. The purpose of the meeting is to meet with with the Department of Labor. Barry Township approves library funding An appropriation to the Delton District Library and a request for money to help fund next summer's Southwest Barry Summer Recreation Program spotlighted last week's meeting of the Barry Township Board. The library — owned jointly with Prairieville Township and receiving a contribution from Hope Township — presented their 1983-84 budget of $33,725 for review to the board. Barry Township's share, which the board approved, was $4350, according to clerk Lois Bromley. Karen Leinaar, assistant athletic director at Delton High School, appeared before the board, requesting a $500 donation from it to help finance the upcoming area recreation program. The board did not take any formal action on the request, but is expected to provide some funding before summer. "The town­ ship contributed $400 last year," Bromley said. A request for $75 from the Barry County Community Building Board of Directors to help put out a new plat book was also ap­ proved. The building board provides the township with an ad, listing township officers, along with five books in return for the ap­ propriation. In other township business, treasurer Judy Wooer appointed Arlene Dewey as deputy treasurer at a wage of $5.50-an-hour. The new deputy will work as required. They also learned that the BarryPrairieville-Hope Townships Fire Depart­ ment will be switching to a radio page system sometime this year. Cost for 25 of the radios is $7035. Firemen are currently notified of fires through an automatic telephone hookup. "Because of updating being done by the phone company,” Bromley explained, "continuation of the phone system would involve considerable cost to the department. A decision was reached to switch systems instead and hopefully update the depart­ ment." Bromley said the paging would be done through a dispatcher, but what type of system hasn't been decided on yet. VALENTINE meA ...to SOMEONE VERY SPECIAL! Joan, 1 love you more. Happy Valentine's Day ... Love, John Chris & Susie, Happy Valentine's Day to two of the greatest kids a mom could have! ...Love you! John, You put the feeling of love in my heart, the sparkle in my eyes and the smile on my face. Now you know why I love you so much. Happy Valentine’s Day ... Your loving wife, Joon Now there’s two less lonely people in the world. Cog ... You and Me. I love you ... Kate Devil, On December 10, 1979 you came into my life. Mere words could never describe the joy my life has been since you. Happy Valentine's Day. With all my love ... Angel Diane H. - The next time you come back from G.R., you should collect your pictures of Amanda. You promised ... Shorty Roses are Red, Violets are Purple, Sugar is Sweet, and so is Maple Surple. Happy 13th. All my love! ... Pam Susie my love, let’s rub noses. Smacks... Larry B. Woolly Bear, I Love You. Happy Valentine's Day ... Huggy Bear Mike & Mark, we love you.. .Tina & Brenda M.S.S. We might not have much but love makes us rich. Together we can do anything. I love you ... T.J.B. To Mister Dan, you're still the greatest even after 11 years. I love you ... Mrs. C. Scott, Roses are Red, Violets are Blue. Soon you'll be a Papa Smurf, whenever I am due... Brenda: Let's get physical!! Your lovers ... Andy, Dr. D., and Larry Don, you mean the world to me. I love you ... Diane Terry, Roses ore Red, Violets are Blue. Baby Baby Baby, I love you ... Claire Edward, you're my Valentine everyday of the yecr. I'll love you forever... Gloria Love and Kisses to Gramma and Grampa Payne! I love you lots! ... Jennifer Lindsey ... P.S. Mom soys Hi Bob, I hope you have a Happy Valentines. Boo... Debbie Susan, loving you has been one of the nicest things that ever happened. You'll always have a special place m my heart... Hubby Dear Josh: Love on your 1 st Valentine's Day. You really made it into our hearts. Grandma and Grandpa C. Hearts, Flowers and Lots of Love ... Amy, Jill, James. Jeff, Kristy and Josh. Happy Valentine's Day. Love ... Grandma and Grandpa C. To my Special Valentines, Peter, Danny, Michael, Jenny, Carrie and Jon. Love ... Grandpa and Grandma you for ail the wonderful times we've shared. I'll treasure them always. I love you! ... Lindo J.F.H.A. You plus three marry me? Love, Don Dear Gutchess family, Happy Valentine's Day. I Love You! ... Cindy Foss: Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, the older we get, the mcre I love you. Miriam Barry, I'm glad we're together. I love you very much. Have a Happy Valentine's Day ... Love, Chris Mom and Dad: To a great set of parents. I am glad you're mine. Happy 25th anniversary on Valentine’s Day! I Love You! ... Lisa Izetta, Rebecca, Mary, Kimberly, Jesse ... You ore my life... Dad Grandma & Grandpa Tront, Happy Valentine's Day. I Love You. Love Marsha. Dawn White: Senior year is lots of fun; College will be too; From cupid's arrow you must run; If you want to make it toold M.S.U.... Dad & Mom Pinky: You are always in my thoughts and dreams. My love for you grows each passing day ... Pinky Jim, Chris, Ron, Nancv, Grady, Amy and Judy: Love.ya all! ... Mom Happy Valentine's Day to ”5" of the best "Mud Flap" • "Screamin' Demon" - "Sugar • ; Bush" - "Tokyo Joe" and "Gi Gi”. / All our love ... Mom & Dad & Grandma & Grandpa Hotcho Popcorn: You are my sunshine, my only sunshine ... Dipstick Kris this a day for me and you to share and love. Happy Valentine's Day. Love Barry ’ Rusty, Everyone can search for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow but no one will find it because I have it in you. Happy Valentine's Day to my pot of gold Love... Barb Brad, I love you and all the special things you do. Happy Valentine's Day. Love You ... Always, Patty Chris, I love you new more than ever. Have a happy & wonderful Valentine's Day... Love, Joni Jim, I only wish you knew how I really feel about you. Have a Happy Valentine's Day and always remember you're loved by someone you'd never expect. Love... Your Secret Admirer Happy Valentine’s Day, Matthew, Martha, Ryan, Peter, Ty ... Love, Aunt Mary Forgive Me, Eagle, no card I did send. But it does not mean my love has an end A Gift of the winter when our love was new \ Tis two seasons hence and I still love you. V Happy Valentine's Day to our Kissimmee, Florida sweethearts, Con and Brenda ... Love, Dad & Mother Happy Valentine's Day to our Lansing sweethearts - Bruce, Tina, Jacquelyn and Christina. Love ... Dad and Mother V , Happy Valentine s Day to our Charlotte sweethearts - Brian, Lorree and Karo. Love ... Dad and Mother Happy Valentine's Day to my Great Grandmas and Grandpas ... from Nathan in Dallas jpa, don't spill the milk all over pretty new dress ... Tee Hee! Happy Valentine's Day to Grandma, Grandpa, and Muffy ... from the "Lonesome Loser" To the Fullers: I will never be able to express how important you are in my life. Happy Valentines ... Renee Donna Belles: You're the best mother anyone could ever have. Happy Valentine's Day ... Love. Your Family Dear Dad, You're a real Pipsewa. Love ... Monica and Elena Happy Valentine's Day Mom and Dad. Lots of Love ... M.D. Happy Valentines Mom and Dad. I love you! ...Debra Kay My friend. That alone says alot. Though I am what seems worlds away, I think of you often, and I am thankful for the gift of memory. Your friend in California... Kim You're special Mom and Dad! Love ... Kathy, Sandi and Doug Happy Anniversary and Valentine's Day __ Brother and Sister Gibson! ... Dean ’• To my very special Valentines ... Gerry, Margie, Ruth, JoAnn, Alice... Love, Mom Willy, Have 1 made the waiting list yet? I’ll try to stay well. Love ya, Marie Joey, On this very special 4th Valentine's Day we've shared, Id like to say in a very special way ... I Love You, Dear! Happy Valentine's Day! ... Love, Lisa LTS, Love beyond the rainbows ... High above the beanstalks ... OHM Brian. What can I say, you're the best Happy third... Love always, Lori W.F. ...You're 3-0! ... T.S. Mom. I love you soooo much! ...Tracy Don T., You are always on my mind. Love... Linda To Meg, Erin and Martha, our three favorite girls. Happy Valentines Day. To two special Valentines Lisa and Jason Happy Valentine's Day! M.M., Glad you are my hubby, even if you are 40. Happy Valentine's Day ... 'Valentine! � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-02-17.pdf 1ac3ec9ef41064635f7bafcc581247e9 PDF Text Text February 17, 1983 New charter? Council: No. Howe: Yes by Robert J. Johnston Mayor Kenneth J. Howe is expected to initiate petitio«is to put the question of a new city charter on the ballot following Monday's failure by the city council to take the action. On a 4-3 vote, the council turned down a resolution tc place the question of a new charter and two advisory questions before the voters. Voting against the measure were Gordon Bennett, William Cook, William Cusack and Mary Lou Gray. Voting in favor were David Jasperse, Mary Spackman and Patrick Vaughan. Gordon Fuhr was absent. Howe said Wednesday that he will be taking out petitions, Thursday or Friday of this week. City Clerk Sharon Vickery said 190, or five percent, of the city's 3,779 registered voters would have to sign a petition to place the question on the balk;. Howe said that since Monday's council meeting he has had 14 to 15 telephone calls from people wanting to help on a petition drive. "They are very upset with the council for not allowing them to vote on this important issue," Howe said. He said callers were highly critical of the four council members who voted against the resolution. The resolution would have asked voters if they wanted the charter revised, would have set up an elected commission to revise the charter and would have included advisory questions on whether voters wanted a city manager form of government and if the clerk and treasurer positions should be filled by appointment rather than election. Howe said Wednesday that his petition would not include advisory questions. “I feel...that the (charter; chommission should have authority to investigate all avenues of city government rather than have one hand tied behind their backs," he said. Howe added that by rejecting the resolution. Monday, the council lost a foothold it could have had in setting limits on the charter commission. The mayor also said that he is not seeking publicity for himself in his move for a referendum on the charter question. He said that he is the only person in the city govern­ ment that stands to lose power by going to a city manager form of government. The mayor presently serves as the chief ad- ministrative official of the city. "I think we need a professionally trained city administrator.” Howesaid. “I’m talking about someone who is college degreed, who will receive $26,000 to $30,000 per year if not less and who has had years of experience in city management." He said that a manager is needed to take a professional approach to city government. "Not that we haven't in the past (taken a professional approach),” he continued, "it's only because of the technicalities of planning city government on a day-to-day basis that we should consider this option." Howe also said that he thought the proposed charter commission should set the qualifications required for a city manager, or at least set minimum standards for em­ ployment, if the commission desires. "It could be that they could opt for a stong mayor form of government with elections at large, or any other various options, or stay the same," he said. "As one council member said during the UU referendum. ‘Let the people decide’.” Last year, Howe’s supporters blocked a proposed nine percent water rate increase by initiating petitions to place it on the ballot. Voters turned down the measuie by a 3-1 margin. At Monday’s meeting, Mary Lou Gray asked Howe where the money would come from to finance a charter commission when the city had frozen employees wages, couldn't afford to enforce its new rental housing ordinance, couldn't afford to fix a storm sewer problem and was running out of money in the water system. She asked if financing a charter commission would require an extra millage or a city income tax. Howe replied that council would have to determine how to fund the commission, but he suggested that the city use its unap­ propriated surplus funds. “The voters would be deciding if this was appropriate enough to be spending money on," David Jasperse added. "I don’t know where the (suggestion of a) city income tax came from. 1 never even heard of that. It has nothing to do with this whatsoever. If you mention it, it's going to be in the newspapers." Gray countered, however, that she thought Good Samaritan returns found money to rightful owner An unemployed Hastings man who recently tui ned in $188 tliat he found on the side of the road, says he did so because "If 1 lost some money, and someone found»it, I’d like to have him do the same thing for me." Charles Wymer, 54, of Bird Rd., says he found the money at the corner of Lawrence Rd. and M-37 while going to his doctor's office. “I stopped at a corner and watched for traffic, and I'd seen something that looked kind of funny, so I made my way over there and found it,” says Wymer. What he found was a wad of bills, a check, and a drivers license in a money clip. Ac­ cording to Sgt. Richard Zimmerman of the Michigan State Police, the money dropped out of the pocket of a truckdriver who had stopped to adjust the canvas on his rig. Zimmerman describes Wymer as “a person who is is in somewhat of a precarious position, financial-wise." Wymer, who is battling cancer, says his last job was with the Barry County Road Commission about five years ago. “The money belonged to this man, and I felt in my mind that as long as it belonged to him. he should have it," says Wymer. “I think it was the only fair thing to do. I think that if we all get around and practice some of this, we would have a lot better world to live in nowadays." Hastings City Council will study water and sewer rates by Robert J. Johnston The Hastings water and sewer system is at a break-even point, city council members were told, Monday, and the city will solicit bids from consulting firms to do a study of its rates. Councilman William Cusack said that the system "looks like it will be in the ‘red’ by next year.” Cusack said that Michael Klovanich, director of public services, wanted the rate study done. Klovamch said that it has been two or three years since the last study was done, which cost $3,090. Mayor Kenneth Howe suggested that the rate study be put up for bids. Ho«e also told Cusack that until the council approves a budget for the water and sewer system's improvement and extension fund, it can’t be "in the red.” “You realize there is no budget for that?" Howe questioned, Cusack, who did not reply, but moved on to the request for the rate study. In other business, the council denied a zoning change request for 50 acres in Taffee Addition after the owners withdrew their request. Bruce Gee and Dr. Kenneth Merriman had asked that the property be rezoned from R-S (rural-suburban) to R-R (rural-residential), which would have changed the lot requirements and allowed animals to be kept on the property. Howe said that he didn’t think the council had ever had as strong a public response to a rezoning request as what it had on that one. In a letter to the council, Merriman said that he and Gee had no idea the request would cause such a disturbance with the neighbors. The council learned .that are request by Joseph Labozzetta to move his Class C liquor license from 210 E. State St. to 141 E. Woodlawn was denied by the state liquor commission The council authorized the purchase of a 1983 Chevrolet dump truck from Frantz Buick-Chevrolet for $26,707. Solid Waste Plan on county board agenda for final approval The proposed county Solid Waste Management Plan will be on the agenda for final approval by the county board of com­ missioners. Tuesday. Last week, the board tabled the plan for final approval at next week's session. (It was incorrectly reported in the Feb. 10 Banner that final approval had been given to the plan.) “We didn’t actually approve it," James Gordon, a county commissioner and a member ol the Solid Waste Planning Com­ mittee. said. “We received it, place it on the table for consideration...at the next meeting." Gordon explained that the procedure outlined in the plan specified that the com­ missioners wait two weeks before giving final approval. He also said that com­ missioners had not had a chance to study the plan “1 think it will be readily acceptable," he said. He said that he had every reason to believe that the plan will be approved. After the commission approves the plan, it must be ratified by two-thirds of the county's townships and municipalities within 60 days. After that action is taken, the plan will be sent to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for approval. Gordon said the ratification process could be completed by mid-summer. Inside: Remember the 1952-1953 Hastings High School West Central league Champions. Six teams were on top that year. For a complete story, turn to Page 11. it was the council's responsibility to decide on the cost of the charter revision and that she had never bought anything without knowing the cost. Earlier estimates of the cost placed it between $15,000 and $25,000. Howe said that the only question that should be decided by the council is whether the voters will be asked to help set the direction of the city government in the coming years. “The taxpayers will have enough in­ formation and knowledge to make a decision we can live with," Howe said. At the close of the meeting, under questioning from Ronald Miller, both William Cusack and Gordon Bennett said they voted against the resolution because they didn't feel the city should be spending money on charter revision under its present budget. "I agree the charter needs some changes," Cusack said. "I feel the timing is wrong.” City Attorney Richard Shaw reminded citizens and council members that the present charter includes a provision to. change to a city manager form of govern­ ment, without revising the entire charter. Shaw said that the council could pass an ordinance to make the change and then it would have to be approved by voters. Shaw added, however, that the charter is out of date, as he had said in an earlier recommendation to the council. Gone to the dogs...? The Hastings The first iron horses chugged down the Grand Valley Railroad line in 1870 on a direct route through Barry County that linked Grand Rapids and Jackson. Once a vital trans­ portation link, the line changed hands through the Michigan Central. Penn Central. Conrail and finally the KBE Connecting Railway before it was shut down, lest year. Slowly the tracks are going to the dogs as crews tear up the rails and leave the ties littered like bones — the skelton of what has been. (Bonner pho1o) Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Vol. 128, No. 7 Hastings, Michigan Thursday, February 17,1983 Independence, security are two key features of ‘Lifeline’, hospital says by Steve Horton “The freedom of living at home with the security of getting help when needed" sums up the goal of Pennock Hospital’s upcoming Lifeline Program. Deta.is of that program, presented by Wade Nitz, director of the hospital's finan­ cial services, and Janet Rushford, the hospital's education coordinator, highlighted Tuesday’s Hastings Chamber of Commerce Open Forum session. Lifeline, the two hospital officials told the audience, is geared for persons with certain frailties, illnesses or handicaps who live alone. The system involves a portable help button (which can be worn by the person and transmitted up to 200 feet away) and a home unit linked to the telephone. The bnme unit sends an electronic signal to a receiver at the hospital where employees are on duty 24-hours-a-day. If a person summons help, then the hospital calls back or else contacts a neigh­ bor, friend or relative (selected in advance) who checks the person. Upon arriving at the home, the responder signals the hospital by resetting the Lifeline unit and determines if medical help is needed. Another important feature of the unit, Nitz and Rushford pointed out. is that the hospital can be summoned even if the person is unable to push the help button That sum­ mons would come because a Lifeline recipient did not reset the unit’s timer within a certain time "Lifeline provides psychological support," Nitz and Rushford informed chamber members. “It is a link between the person and medical personnel." Pennock Hospital has purchased 10 of the home units, costing $450 each, along with the hospital receiver, costing $6000. Officials hope to have the program underway in May. "There is no initial charge to a participant for installing the home unit," Nitz said. "The $450 is payed by the hospital. There is, however, a $6-to-$8 monthly fee to defray the costs of batteries and main­ tenance. There would also be the expense of installing a modular telephone jack, necessary for operating the unit. Nitz said the hospital was hopeful that individuals and organizations would donate money to purchase additional units. "Response to the program has been Pennock Hospital officials, Wade Nitz and Janet Rushford, explained the new Lifeline Program to members of the Hastings Chamber Commerce on Tuesday of tremendous,” he said. If someone is interested in applying for Lifeline, he or she should apply at the hospital and indicate their need (for par­ ticipating). "We’ll then establish ‘need criteria’." be said. That criteria is expected to be discriminating for the initial sign-ups, ac­ cording to Nitz and Rushford, because of the number of interested applicants. They forsaw an immediate need for another 10 units. The hospital receiver can handle 99 lines. More than that would require another receiver. Because Lifeline is a community-run project, devoid of government funding, volunteers are needed to install the units, along with teaching participants how to use them. "A seperate hospital guild (of volunteers) will be established for the program,” said Nitz. Rushford explained that hospital em­ ployees would be manning the receiver. She agreed that the program could also allow hospital patients to check out early, using the unit on a temporary basis. "We would gel a lot of mileage (with the units) that way, ’ she said. Lifeline, Nitz pointed out, is one of several programs at Pennock, designed during the next few years to promote “wellness at home versus only coming to the hospital when necessary". Dr. Kenneth Merriman, in attendance, stressed that Lifelin* "was a good p-og-am, but that it won’t replace good friends, good relatives and good neighbors check.ng on a person". "Lifeline is in addition to that good com­ munity." he said. U.S. Supreme Court to hear Barry man’s case Feb. 23 by Ken Reibel Oral arguments in the case of People v. Long are scheduled to be heard before the U.S. Supreme Court next Wednesday. At the heart of the case is the doctrine of search and seizure, particularly how it ap­ plies to automobiles. The appeal is being brought to he high court in the case of David Long, a Barry County man who was arrested in August. 19</ for possession of 75 pounds of marijuana. After Long’s conviction was upheld by an appeals court, the Michigan State Supreme Court ruled June 14. 1982 that Long's car was illegally searched by deputies after he was stopped for speeding early in the morning of Aug. 25. 1977. As sheriff deputies George Howell and Rick Lewis approached the car. Long got out and met them. Asked for his drivers license. Long reportedly at first made no response, then gave the deputies his license. One of the deputies later testified that Long "appeared to be under the influence of something." The deputies accompanied Long back to his car. where they spotted a knife on the floor. They confiscated the knife, then shined a flashlight into the car in a further search for weapons. Deputies then discovered a leather pouch under an armrest, in which they found a quantity of drugs. Long was then arrested. At that point, the car was impounded, and deputies used a knife to jimmy open the trunk of the car. where they reportedly found two paper bags containing 75 pound of marijuana. Long was found guilty of possession of marijuana, and received two years probation and fined $1,000. That conviction was appealed up to the Michigan State Supreme Court, which overturned his conviction on the grounds that the officers were not authorized to search the interior of Long's vehicle. The majority opinion stated "When the search of the interior of the automobile was conducted, the defendant was standing at the rear of the vehicle under the control of one deputy and the other deputy was between the open door of the vehicle and the defendant. "The deputies had conducted a pat down search of the defendant and found no weapons, any weapons which might have been hidden in the car. after the deputies picked up the knife, would have been out of the reach of the defendant, and this did not pose a danger to the deputies." In the dissenting opinion. Chief Justice Mary Coleman wrote “Other courts have upheld protective searches to the interior of a vehicle while the occupants were detained outside it because they were not under arrest and could have returned to the vehicle when the encounter was ended. In this case, the defendant was entering the vehicle to retrieve the registration when the deputy observed a knife on the floor of the vehicle." Coleman stated that a claim that a protective search is permitted cannot be summarily rejected on the ground that there was no danger. James Geary, a Kalamazoo attorney, will argue for the defendant Long. The people will be represented by th? Louis Caruso of the state solicitor general's office, John Wilson of the Justice Department's criminal division, and Leonard Malinowski of the state attorney general's office. The days and times of Irving Charlton PART “Irving Charlton...the EIGHT boy and the man” Page 7 J �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. February 17. 1983 — Page 2 Your schools—the best place to learn Arson suspected in Gun Lake fire last Friday Student morale, involvement at all-time high with junior high From your J«p«riirt»nd»nLgraders during the second semester and incorporate the program as a regular part of the instruction offered to seventh grade students annually. 2) The importance of self-esteem was the subject of a P.T.O. presen­ tation Monday, Jan. 10. Jan Hartough of the Barry County Extension Office presented the program, “Your Child’s Self-Esteem’’, to approximately H) parents, students and junior high staff members. Using the slide presen­ tation, "The Vultures", Mrs. Har­ tough presented the methods an in­ dividual may use to avoid "vultures" tearing down one’s self-image. The film, “Johnny Lingo”, emphasized the changes that can occur when someone is willing to make the effort to build self-esteem. All people who feel unaccepted by others need help in establishing more positive feelings of self-worth. The presentation showed all who attended the methods they may use in developing these positive feelings. 3) The Junior High P.T.O. is con­ tinuing their programs to provide assistance to students and parents This week’s news of your schools will focus on the Junior High School. Under the very capable direction of Principal Albert Francik and his staff, many exciting events are happening. Student morale and in­ volvement is at an all-time high. I am also extremely pleased to see the number of parents that are showing a real interest in their children and their school. Keep up the good work. 1) Barry County Sher iff David Wood conducted a narcotics seminar on Dec. 14 and 15 for eighth grade studems and their parents. The program, made available to all eighth graders, focused mainly on drug awareness and education. Sheriff Wood emphasized the economics of drug trafficking, the differences between the various types of nar­ cotics, the characteristics exhibited by drug users, and the growing problem of alcohol abuse. Responses from students and parents gave Sheriff Wood an ex cellent rating for the program. The junior high school plans to present the program to seventh Police Beat: FIVE PIGS were reported stolen Saturday from the Ronald PoDey farm, 9265 Miller Rd., Delton. Value of the Yorkshire feeders hogs is put at $30 each. A MOOSE HEAD and a ladder were reported stolen Sunday from Mrs. Katherine Pitman, 2343 Dowling Rd. Investigators are probing the possibililty of arson tn a blaze that leveled a two-story home on Gun Lake Friday afternoon. By the time firefighters arrived at the Karen Robertson residence, 12764 Russell Dr., the roof and second floor had collapsed. Police were alerted to the possibility of arson after neighbors reported seeing a blue car leaving the Robertson residence about ten minutes prior to the discovery of the fire, according to sheriff deputies reports. Alsoi firefighters reported an oily film on the water used to quench the blaze. No damage estimate is available. Units from Middleville, Orangeville and Wayland responded to the 1:48 p.m. blaze, and spent about two hours at the scene. during the sometimes difficult developmental years of early adolescence with presentations on Feb. 28 and March 24. On Feb. 28 Linda Nida of the Barry County Juvenile Court will present a program on “Peer Pressure" for the students, parents and staff of the junior high. The program will focus on what peer pressure is, how it affects individuals and groups, and how to handle peer pressures. The program will be presented Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 182 at the junior high. On March 24, in conjunction with parent-teacher spring conferences, the movie "Dare to Discipline” will be shown. The film, emphasizing the need for parental discipline, is directed primarily towards parents. The junior high school ParentTeachers Organization has become a vital cog in the education process. Anyone interested in assisting in the activities of the organization should contact Ellen Haywood at 943-8362, or the junior high school office at 9452451. Murder suspect’s pre-trial is set for February 23 Rodney Bernard Surratt, who had reportedly agreed to testify against another man charged with the Nov. 30 stabbing deaths of two elderly sisters, was arraigned in Barry County Circuit Court Friday, and is apparently headed for his own trial. Surratt, 30. of Hanover St., Battle Creek, stood mute to four charges of first degree murder, and one count of robbery. Judge Hudson E. Deming entered a plea of not guilty for the defendant on each count. A Feb. 23 pre-trial is scheduled. Surratt is charged along with Kevin Eugene Grote, of Kalamazoo, for what police call the robbery - murder of Frances Youngs and Helen Mott in Mrs. Young’s Parker Rd. home. BEER, cider and a flashlite were repor­ tedly stolen from the Long Lake Outdoor Center during a break-in earlier this week. Thieves entered by prying the lock and hasp off a door, according to Michigan State Police. A TRI-SPORT five-wheel tricycle was reported stolen from the Ronald Clum residence. Maple SL, Freeport, between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. The vehicle is described as red and black in color, with small, balloon tires. Middleville man waives examination for burglary A fire at the S. Michigan Laundromat in Hastings Wednesday afternoon caused approximately ‘2.000 worth of damage. Officials say the fire starred in a dryer, then spread to some dust overhead before dropping back to the floor. (Bonner photo) Court News: Man sentenced to four months for burglary Delton parents forming school group To the Editor: For many years, and especially this year, some parents have been active in bringing to the attention of the Delton- Kellogg Public School's administration and school board, problems and suggestions regarding the school. This has been a tedious and exasperating task because those who speak up are usually labeled as troublemakers, anti- school, and negative. Because of this effort to silence citizens, parents and teachers, I feel it is necessary to let tne public know the truth. AU of us are "concerned" parents or grandparents who have worked for many years to encourage the administration to look into these very serious problems. Just because we have questioned whether we had the money to give everyone pay raises does not mean we are "out to ruin the school”, as we have been toki; nor are we responsible for the administration not hiring additional teachers for 5th and 6th grades, as has been blamed on us. We often hear the comment that we should tell the good things about the school, not the negative. We have heard this for more than a decade, and it is my opinion that this is why we still have the same problems: the critics have usually been silenced with such com­ ments, so the poroblems have not ben tackled. The most distrubing problem to me is a recent comment by the superintendent, that the home is responsible for discipline. This comment was in response to complaints about lack of discipline in the schools, especially the high school. I can only assume that Mr. Baker does not think the school personnel have any responsibility to put out effort to have good discipline in the schools. This is an open invitation to students to ignore rules and authority, which may have done. Because of the many problems which do not appear to be under consideration by the administration or school board, some citizens have formed D-K SOS (for DeltonKellogg Save Our Schools). The lack of at­ tention to problems is causing us to lose many students to private schools, which reduces the money our school has for operating. The nearly $800,000 borrowed this fall by the school against state aid payments, which may not come in, may not be paid off. We have serious financial problems, especially if some areas withdraw from the district taking their property taxes with them. If you are interested in supporting the efforts of D-K SOS to get the news to the people and to encourage study of possible solutions for our school’s problems, then write to P.O. Box 485, Delton, MI 49046, with your concerns and with your name, phone number and address, if you are willing to give that info-mation. Sylvia Forster P.O. Box 485 Delton, MI 49046 Hastings Curtis Ray Eakins, 20, ,1212 W. State St., received four months in jail and three years probation for the April, 1982 burglary of the Cedar Creek Grocery. Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming ordered Eakins to pay $400 in fines and costs, $221.15 restitution to the store owner, and to complete his high school education. He was credited with 40 days already spent in custody. Eakins was originally charged with the crime of breaking and entering of a building with intent to commit a felony, but prosecutors reduced the charge to attempted breaking and entering as part of a plea bargain agreement with Eakins. In other proceedings... during a fight that occurred in downtown Hastings. James Frederick Foote, 19, 405 E. Green St., in scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 25. Prosecutors accepted his plea of guilty to a lesser charge after originally being charged with assault with intent to commit great bodily harm less than the crime of murder, a felony carrying up to ten years in prison. Hastings police were alerted to the stab­ bing by Pennock Hospital, when the victim, Daniel Duane Gallup, 17, of 525 E. Thorn St., sought treatment for a knife wound to the abdomen in the early hours of Sunday, Jan. 20. Police had broken up a fight at the comer of State St. and Jefferson at 11:38 p.m. Saturday. At that time, according to Gordon Trick, deputy chief of police, the victim was present, but it was unknown to police that he had been stabbed. According to Trick, Gallup’s friends at­ tempted to clean and dress the wound themselves, but when they failed to stop the bleeding, took him to Pennock. However, Gallup left the hospital before being treated, and had to be taken back a second time before being admitted as a patient. He was released two days later. Jeffrey Lynn Smith, 17,3910 N. Broadway, was sentenced to 40 days in jail and three years probation for stealing a fire ex­ tinguisher from Hastings High School in November of 1982. Judge Deming credited Smith with seven days already spent in jail, and ordered him to pay $350 in fines and costs. Donald L. Mcllhiny was sentenced to four months in jail and three years probation for passing a no account check. Judge Deming credited Mcllhiny with 76 days already spent in jail, and assessed him $906 in fines and costs, and $375 restitution. Dalene Marie Farrah, 18, 103 S. Grove St., Delton, was arraigned in circuit court for larceny over $100. Prosecutors maintain that Farrah stole money, checks, pliers, keys, a calculator and four raccoon hides from Robert C. Obreiter, of Wall Lake Rd. in Hope Township. A 19-year-old Hastings man has pleaded guilty in circuit court to aggravated assault for the Jan. 19 stabbing of another man A 17-year-old Hastings man was aquitted during a jury trial last week of theft from a motor vehicle after ±e judge ruled that the vehicle involved - a junked low trunk - was not really a motor vehicle. Billie Lee Chamberlain, 1560 S. Hanover, stood accused of stealing a manifold in September from a tow truck, parked at M-37 Auto Parts. Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming, at the request of Chamberlain's attorney, David Tripp, directed a verdict of not guilty in the case, stating "the prosecution has failed to present evidence that this wrecker is a motor vehicle.’’ Deming cited evidence given by the truck's owner, James Pratt, that the vehicle was up on blocks, unregistered, and had the radiator, grill, bumper and speedometer removed. Citing case law, Deming said that since the truck was used for parts, and was not drivable, it was not a motor vehicle, “and therefore the defendant cannot be charged with larceny from a motor vehicle." Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes says she was surprised by the ruling, and that she is considering appealing the case. She also pointed out that Chamberlain could not be tried on a different charge due to rules against double jeopardy. Chamberlain still faces six more felony counts in circuit court, including carrying a dangerous weapon, larceny from a motor vehicle, and receiving and concealing stolen property. Public Opinion Shelbyville man dies in fall from tree Saturday A Shelbyville man died Saturday after he fell 32 feet while trimming branches on a tree at a Yankee Springs Township residence. MichiganState Police say Keith Lyle Otis, 47, Blue Lagoon Rd., Shelbyville, died from massive head injuries shortly after the fall. According to witnesses, Otis was trimming branches at the Muri Streeter residence, 2675 Oakleigh Dr., Gun Lake, when a branch apparently suddenly sprung back, catching the man and throwing him from the tree. ...by Ken Reibel Prosperity around the comer? Teen “serious but stable” in auto mishap A Delton-Kellogg High School student is in "serious but stable” condition following a Sunday morning mishap on Kellogg School Rd. Christie Smith, 16, 592 E. Shore Dr., Fine Lake, is in the intensive care unit of Battle Creek’s Community Hospital with multiple fractures after her car reportedly left the road about 4 a.m., Sunday morning. Smith was discovered about 5 a.m. by a passerby, and rushed to the hospital. The accident is currency under investigation. “Sleepy driver” runs off M-37 on Wednesday A Hickory Comers man reportedly sought his own treatment Wednesday morning after his car left M-37 south of Sager Rd., running down several small trees before coming to rest in a creek. State police say Robin James, 24, of Hickory Rd., told them he fell asleep at the wheel. Police say his vehicle remained in the creek for three to four hours before it was noticed and help was summoned. James was ticketed for careless driving. Police use tear gas to nab fugitive A 19-year-old escaped felon, who was serving a sentence in Jackson Prison for larceny from a person, was routed from an attic hiding place Feb. 3 by Hastings City Police. Steven J. Kennedy, formerly of Hastings, reportedly escaped while on work release from the Barry’ County Jail Jan. 28. On Feb. 3, police say they were informed that Ken­ nedy was staying in a house with a 17-yearold Hastings woman. Rae Lynn Strotheide, at her home at 118 E. Center. Banner Send Form P.S. 3579 .o P.O. Box B Judge aquits 17-yr. old of theft from vehicle Kyle Paul Jacobson, 18, Payne Lake Rd.. Middleville, waived exam lu Barry District Court Monday in the Jan. 21 burglary of a Caledonia home. Jacobson was arrested by Michigan State Police for the Jan. 21 burglary of the Ray Noffke residence on Duncan Lake Rd., Caledonia. Jacobson allegedly stole televisions, jewelry, watches and other items from the home. Troopers from the Wayland post have reportedly recovered most of the stolen goods, including about $700 worth of assorted jewelry and gold. (usps 07, .830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by.. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 6 — Thursday, February 17, 1983 Subscription Rates: S10 per vear in Barry County: S12 per year in adjoining counties- and *13.50 per year elsewhere. City police say they are seeking a warrant for Strotheide’s arrest for harboring a fugitive. The Barry County Prosecutor’s office says they are currently investigating Strotheide’s involvement with Kennedy, and have taken no action as yet. Kennedy was originally charged with a Jan. 3. 1981 armed robbery at the Hastings Hotel. In July, a jury found him guilty of larceny from a person, and he was sentenced to serve three to ten years in prison. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. THE QUESTION Callbacks in the automobile industry, dropping unemployment rates and record high trading on Wall Street, all point, say some, to an economic recovery. What do you think? Is properity just around the corner? Kathy Scobey: "I think so, because some of the people I know who have been laid off are going back to work. Ana people are beginning to buy more. They've been saving their money in the last few years, and now they're ready to spend it." Jeff Magoon: "It's turning around for me. I’ve been back to work now for seven or eight months. I can't speak for everyone else, but basically it is for me. And according to what I’ve read it is.” Eloise Lewis: "I've been hearing more good thoughts about it. but there are still people out of work, and I don’t think there are jobs for them, the people who have jobs are alright, but the people who don’t have jobs aren't." Brett Harold: "I don't think so. I think it's kind of a fake thing to get the public to spend their money. I think we’re going to have a fake boom so that people start spending their money that they have in the bank, and then we'll be in worse shape than we already are.” Pauline Dean: "Yes I do. There's signs of it in the fact that our automobile industry is picking up some, and our steel industry is picking up some...So I feel that it is. It just takes a litt’e time.” Victor Mead: "Well, the way it looks now we’re headed for it. Of course, the car sales have gone up a little bit. But whether it’s a temporary thing I don't know. The automobile industry has to take off in order for the rest of the industry here in Michigan to improve." Jean Fox: “I don’t think it is yet, at least the dairy industry isn’t going to.” She says that lower interest rates on cars are a hopeful sign of recovery. Laura Bowers: “I’m a college student, and I don't think so With Blanchard taking away from the schools and such, it’s not going to leave us much. It's hard for me to get a loan." �Page 3. Thursday. February 17. 1983 The Hastings Barmer Hastings Jaycettes to celebrate their week Social l^leivA Cloughs to observe 35th wedding anniversary Feb. 21 Mr. and Mrs. James Clough of Hastings will observe their 35th anniversary on Feb 21. James Clough and Wilma Roush were married Feb. 21, 1948 at St. Joseph s Church in Peoria. Ill. They have two children. Mike Clough and Chris Shepard, also four grandchildren. Melissa Shepard. Teresa Shepard. Rebekah Clough and Michael Clough. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Higbee Nicholson-Gillespie engagement told Duflo-Janose plan to wed in May Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Nicholson of Hastings announce the engagement of their daughter, June Marie, to Douglas Gene Gillespie, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Gillespie of Hastings. Both are graduates of Hastings High School. June is a 1981 graduate of Olivet Nazarene College, currently employed at Barry County Health Dept. Doug is l 1978 graduate of Ferris State College, currently employed at E.B.I. Breakthru. An October 8 wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Duflo of Middleville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tamara Lynn, to Mr. Scott Alan Janose. Scott is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Janose and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Raymond, all of Middleville. Tammy is a 1981 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Scott is a 1979 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. A May wedding is being planned. Gilmore-Pash engaged Coon-Martin to wed Our blessing and loving consent is being given to the children of Gregory R. Coon of Remus and Sharon Coon-Tyrrell of Hastings and Patricia M. Martin and the late Gary Martin, also of Hastings, to the engagement of Kari Lynn Coon and Wesley “J” Martin. Both attended Hastings schools and are employed by McDonald’s of Hastings. “J" is also a member of a Grand Rapids hockey team. An April 16 wedding is being planned. Mr. Patrick Gilmore of Hastings and Mrs. Lewis (Norma* Earl of Dowling are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Teresa Gilmore, to Christopher Pash, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pash of Bellevue. The bride-to-be graduated from Hastings High School in 1981 and is currently a sophomore at Olivet College. Her fiance graduated in 1978 from Bellevue High School and is currently attending Lansing Commnity College, studying hotel-motel management. Following the wedding, the couple plans to move to Seattle, Wash, fa complete their education and help in the establishment of the Seacoast Community Baptist Church. The marriage will be May 7. Eileen A. Tucker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Tucker, and Philip E. Higbee, son of Mrs. Vernon Harbin, were united in marriage on Saturday. Sept. 18. 1982, at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. The Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiated. The bride, escorted by her father, wore an ivory sylvesta gown with pleated and lace ruffled A-line skirt, and chapel train. Her gown and fingertip mantilla veil were ac­ cented with Brussels lace Her bouquet consisted of gardenias, stephanotis, baby's breath and ivy. Serving as her sister’s matron of honor was Mrs. John (Elaine) Gradowski of Lawrenceville, N.J. Mrs. Larry i Pamela) Cook, long time friend of the bride, was the bridesmaid. The daughter of the groom. Miss Lisa Anne Higbee of Denver, Colo., was the flower girl. Ronald Dingerson, friend of the groom, served as best man. John Gradowski, brother-in-law of the bride, was the groomsman. Ushers were Donald Higbee, brother of the groom, and Ronald Bender, cousin of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Royer of Hastings served as master and mistress of ceremonies Stamms to celebrate 25th for the couple. anniversary on Feb. 22 The vocal soloist for the wedding was Miss Patricia Aumick, and the organist was Mrs. John and Betty Stamm will be observing Joann Cotant, both friends of the couple. their 25th wedding anniversary on Feb. 22. Refreshments were served on the church They were married on that date in 1958. lawn after the ceremony. Then a dinner The couple reside at 1226 135th Ave. in reception was served to the 275 guests at the Wayland. Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall. Assisting at Their daughters, Norma Hall. Marjorie the wedding and reception were Lorraine (and David) Rasnake, and Sheri Stamm, will and Tiffany Herbert, sister and niece of the be hosting an open house for them on groom, of Milwaukee. Wis ; Susan Garrison. Kay Fellows and Jeanette Skidmore, cousin* '^Saturday, Feb. 20, the the Knights of ’ Columbus Hall, 135th Ave., Hillards. of the bride; and Joann Christensen, The Stamms also have two grandchildren. Roxanne Frey and Patricia Murphy, friends of the bride. Members of the Junior and Senior High Youth Fellowships of the Presbyterian Church served at the recep­ tion. Quilt squares, pieced by the bride's mother, the groom's mother and the bride, decorated the tables. Each guest was asked to sign a square of material. These will be sc vn into a signature quilt for the bridal couple in memory of their wedding, and the family and friends who celebrated the event with them. The couple traveled to Cape Cod on their wedding trip and are now’ residing in Ver­ montville. It's Jaycette Week in Hastings and members are celebrating the event m various ways. During the week Hastings Jaycettes have been giving t-shirts with the words •Future Jaycette" printed on them to each girl born at Pennock Hospital. Members also sang Valentine tunes on Monday, a project that raises funds to purchase new bedside tables for the hospital’s pediatrics unit. The Jaycettes are a young women's leadership training organization — open to persons between 18 and 35 — with over 50.000 members. Importance is placed on “in­ dividual development through community service”, with members delving in public speaking. human relations. time management, financial planning and goal setting. “To be a Hastings Jaycette is a rewarding experience because over the last 15 years we have been a vital part of this community," said chapter president Patty Makley. "Being a member will make a person more fulfilled and active in the future." The Hastings chapter was organized in 1968 and is affiliated with the U.S. Jaycettes and the local Jaycees chapter. A Jaycette, however, does not need to be married to a Jaycee to belong to the organization. There are 10 members in the local group who work on various community projects throughout the year. Among the group’s activities are: fun­ draising for the Labor Day Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, a fundraising Christ­ mas Bazaar for the St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital, a holiday party for mentally im­ paired children, a bowling tournament on March 5, the singing Valentines fundraiser, and providing infant car seats in the BuckleUp-Babes campaign. The bazaar was a first-time affair for the group which featured 60 booths and drew around 2500 visitors. 'Because of our age range we regard ourselves as a vital link to the values and lifestyles of the old and young," said Makley The Hastings Jaycettes meet the second Tuesday uf each month at 7 p.m. in the CAC Building on North Michigan Avenue Officers arc: Patty Makley. president; Janine Kasinsky, vice president; Jan Arquilla. secretary; Patty Clough, treasurer; and Connie Cook and Cherie Glasgow, directors. Other members are Diane Ainslie, Shire Johncock, Linda Milier. Becky Thayer and Hilary Titus. Past chapter presidents have been the late Marilyn Turnes. Janet Neil Jane Sheik. Marilyn Wendt. Carol Burd. Pat Burr. Sharon Hayes Demond. Joyce Knight. Linda DeLong, Kay Sexton. Linda Milier and Jan Arquilla. Area Births: IT’S A BOY Carmel and Michael Kersjes, Nashville. Feb. 10. al 9:31 a.m., 6 lbs.. 7 ozs.; Rick and GayLynn Federau. Lake Odessa. Feb. 11, at 10:19 p.m., 10 lbs., 144 ozs.; Roderick and Sharon Demond, Hastings. Feb. 14. at 12:24 p.m., 7 lbs., 7 ozs. ITS A GIRL James H. Stephens, Jr. and Jane Morrow, Nashville, Feb. 12, at 11:32 a.m , 7 lbs., 1 oz.; Gary and Judy Goinek, Hastings, Feb. 13, at 3:06 a.m., 7 lbs., 10-14 ozs.; David and Lauri Walton, Hastings. Feb. 14, 10:m a.m., 8 lbs.. 1 oz.; James and Joeliyn Daniel, Hastings. Feb. 15, at 8:35 a.m., 4 lbs., 12 ozs. Burdicks to celebrate silver anniversary on Feb. 20 Mr. and Mrs. Gary Burdick of 226 W. Nelson St., Hastings will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house al the Hastings Moose Lodge from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 20. The open house is being given by their son, John of Caledonia, Audrey’s mother, Margaret Shook of Lake Odessa, brother Harold and his wife Melva jf Woodland, brother Don and his wife Joyce of Ver­ montville. sister Ardith Hart and her husband Richard of Hastings, sister Ann Booher and her husband Vernon of Lake Odessa, and nieces and nephews. Gary and the former Audrey Shook were married on Feb. 8. 1958 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. Gary is employed at Lear-Siegler in Kalamazoo and Audrey is the Barry County Drain Com­ missioner They have two sons. John of Caledonia and James oi Houston, Tex. Friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend the open house and extend their congratulations. The One Book You May Never Finish. VonEngeiu to celebrate 25th anniversary Feb. 20 Mr. and Mrs. Maynard McClelland are proud to announce the engagement of thuir daughter, Lorraine, to Kevin Mix, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mix. Kevin is a 1978 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed by Fisher Body. Lorraine is a 1982 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed at M. Davis Construction. A May 14 wedding is being planned. Pannock Hospital Auxiliary planning a theater trip to... “CandleLite Dinner Theater” in Chicago to see ... “CAMELOT” Wed., March 23,1983 For reservations and more information, call 948-8625 or 765-3081 MONEY MUST BE PAID BY MONDAY. MARCH 13 Doster-Maurer engaged Mr. and Mrs. Donald Doster of Dowling are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Janet Eileen, to Joseph Thomas Maurer of Hastings. Joe is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Maurer of Hastings. Janet is a graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School and Kellogg Community College and is currently employed part-time with Dr. Sonsmith of Battle Creek. Joe is a graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Pennock Hospital. A September wedding is being planned. FAST Repair Service • Engraving • Watch Repair • ' Watch Maker HODGES JEWELRY The family of Dick and Martha Van Engen are hosting an open house at Nashville Baptist Church from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 20 for the 25th wedding an­ niversary of their parents, which is Feb. 21. They have a daughter, Evelyn of Hastings, three sons, Rick, also of Hastings, Rob of Lynchburg, Va. and Rand of Charlotte. They also have three grandchildren. The family cordially invites all their friends and relatives to join them in making this a very special occasion. They request no gifts. Just moved in? I can help you out. Don’t worry and wonder about learning your way around town Or what to see and do Or whom to ask As WELCOME WAGON Representative. 1 H simplify your getting settled Help you begin to enjoy your new town good shopping local attractions, community opportunities And my basket is lull of useful gifts io o'ease ynur family Take a break from unpacking and call me Tour Full Service Repair Center 122 W. State St. Hastings Ph. 945 2963 795-9863 Club, we don't just give yuu a i io* of scenic checks, we give you discounts. Lots of them. So many, in fact, that you'd be hard pressed to use them all up m a year That's why we invite you to lake a few minutes to flip through the little paperback with the big benefits. Ycu'll find discounts on car rentals. Travel, locgmg. entertainment and special products. We've even included a section of valuable regional discounts! And for easy reference, we've included descriptions of your accidental death insur­ ance policy, and Emergency Clubcash, our emergency cash advance service Plus you'll fmd your dub membership card, to clip and save for your wallet. Also, a card to send off for your registered key ring, to help prevent against lost keys! No wonder you'll naver finish. Join The Club today. And pick up your copy of our number one best-saving book. THE CLUB. Checking like it ought to be. ES a TIO N A L T3 IHaN K of ffl A S T I N <; S West State at Broadway / Member F.D.I.C. / All deposits insured up to ‘100.000’° �The Hastings Banner, Thursday. February 17 1983 Arlene Schantz_________________ .... MIDDLEVILLE • Mrs. Arlene Schantz. 61, ol Middleville, died Monday. Feb. 14. 1983 at her home. She was bom Sept. 15. 1921 in Ithaca, the daughter of Delbert A. and Lillian Mae (Rummer) Squires. She married Myrl W. Schantz April 16. 1948. Mrs. Schantz is survived by her husband. Myrl; two daughters. Mrs. Lawrence (Barbara) Judd of Saginaw and Mrs. Steve (Nita) Hotchkin of Holland; two sons. James R. Schantz of Dexter and David M. Schantz of Plymouth; ten grandchildren; one sister. Mrs. Howard (Rhea) Wheeler of Crystal; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. from the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Rev. Wesley Smith officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes are available at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. °age 4 Bessie R. Tight____________________ VALPARAISO. IND. - Mrs. Bessie R Tight. 92. died Friday afternoon. Feb. 11. 1983 at her home. She was born Jan. 21. 1899 in Freeport, the daughter of Clarence and Sarah (Carpenter) Benedict. She graduated from Valparaiso University. She married Emil L. Tight June 3. 1918 in Michigan and they then moved to Valparaiso. Ind., where she had been a resident ever since. Mr. Tight preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 1974. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary WWI Veterans V.F.W. Post 988. Mrs. Tight is survived by one son, Floyd of Valparaiso; five grandchildren; and seven great ■ grandchildren. Private graveside services were held Monday, Feb. 14 at Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso. Rev Donald Williams officiated. Arrangements were by Carl Edmonds Funeral Home. Eva Marie Ellis__ _________________ HASTINGS Mrs Eva Marie Ellis, 62. of 5500 Head Rd., died suddenly Wednesday. Feb. 9. 1983 at her home She was born Sept 29, 1921 in Winona. Ill . the daughter of Joseph and Gladys (Kemp) Belkowski She was formerly of Kalamazoo County and had lived the past 16 years at Head Lake She married Robert Ellis on Dec. 31. 19-17 in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Ellis is survived by her husband, Robert , two daughters, Miss Mary Ellis of Kalamazoo and Miss Georgia Ellis of Hastings, six stepsons, Leonard Metheny of Plainwell, James and George Ellis, both of Kalamazoo, Richard Ellis of Hastings. Robert Dale Ellis of Brighton, and Gerald Ellis of Delton; one stepdaughter. Mrs. Patricia Love of Silverton. Idaho; her mother. Mrs. Gladys Belkowski of Kalamazoo; several grandchildren ar.d stepgrandchildren; three sisters. Mrs. Donald (Janet) Neal of Kalamazoo. Mrs. James (Barbara) May of Bloomington. Ind , and Mrs. Robert (Gertrude) Converse of Misak, and one brother. Bernard Belkowski of Misak. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 14 at 11 a m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Rev. Father Donald Neal, Jr. officiated. Interment of creamains was at Brushridge Cemetery. Veronica Marin»«'-h HASTINGS Mrs Veronica i Bosch) Marintsch. 89, of 380 W Woodlawn, died Friday. Feb 11. 1983 at Pennock Hospital She was born Nov. 24. 1893 in Fnedrichshafan. Germany, the daughter of Joseph Bosch and Pauline Lachenmeier. She attended school in Germany and moved to Brooklyn. N.Y in 1914 She moved to Michigan in 1977. She married Charles Marintsch on May 5. 1921. She was a member of St Rose of Lima Church. She was a Red Cross volunteer in World War II. Mrs. Marintsch is survived by her husband. Charles; and one son and daughterin-law. Donald and Dorothy Marintsch of Delton. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 14 at St. Rose of Lima Church. Hastings Rev. Robert Consani officiated Rosary was recited Sunday at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Burial was in the Veterans National Cemetery in Battle Creek. Phillip Potter Naples. FXA Mr Pii.hp Richardson Poller died at his home in Naples. Fla on August 1. 19H2 after a long illness. He was born in Hastings. Feb 11. 1904. the son of William W and Margaret Richardson Potter He graduated from Culver Academy and for many years before his illness was an accountant with the Michigan Public Service Commission He is survived by two sisters. Louise and Elisabeth; his widow, a son. Philip of Naples. Fla ; a daughter. Margaret Mrs. Nelson Hoag' of Roanoke. Va.; and six grandchildren Morie Y. Bennett ZE PH YR Hl IJ.S. FLA Mrs Marie Y. Bennett, aged HB. the widow of George T Bennett, of Zephyrhills. Fla . passed away Sunday morning. Feb. 13. 1983 She is survived by two sisters. Helen J Kilmartin of Caledonia, with whom she had made her home the past several months, and Ruby Child of Central Lake. MI; several nieces and nephews. Funeiui services, including the Com­ mittal. were held Tuesday morning 10 a.m. at the funeral chapel, with Rev. Fr. Donald Heydens officiating Interment Rockford Cemetery Delmon C. Culler__________________ Donnel Nichole Smith DELTON - Donnell Nichole Smith, iniant daughter of Donald and Susan iAshby) Smith. 1123 Wall Lake Dr., died Monday. February 14. at the Bronson Neonatal In­ tensive Care Unit. She was born Sunday, February 13. at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo She is survived by her maternal grand­ Hettel H. Calloway________________ parents. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ashby of Delton. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Belis of Allendale. FREEPORT • Mr. Hessell H Calloway, S.C.; her paternal grandparents. Mr. and aged 81. of Freeport, and formerly of 413 Mrs. Rex Smith of Delton; maternal great Laurel St. S.W.. Grand Rapids, passed away grandparents. Mrs. Irene Dickerson of Saturday. Feb. 12. 1983.Funeral services Hastings and Mr. and Mrs., Lyle Rocco of were held Tuesday afternoon 2 p.m. at the Marshall. funeral chapel, with interment Freeport Graveside services were held Thursday. Cemetery. February 17. at 11 a.m. at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Pastor Brent Branham officiated. Arrangements were by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. NASHVILLE • Delmon C. Culler. 79, 1100 Corille Rd., died Wednesday afternoon. February 16. at Glenwood Christian Nursing Home in Lamont. where he and his wife had resided for the past six months. He was born July 26.1903 in Barry County, the son of George and Lydia (Miller) Culler He married Trevadon Guy and lived and farmed in Barry County all his life. He is survived by his wife. Trevadon; one sister. Mrs. LaVonne Ranrk u! Bloomfield. Colo.; a brother-in- law. Keith Guy of Lake Odessa, a sister-in- law, Mrs. Walker (Mildred) Hubbell of Muskegon; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday. Feb. 18. at 1 p.m. from the Pickens- Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Rev. James Kinsey and Rev. Arthur Heisler of­ ficiating. Burial will be in Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. what’s cookin ’ by Elaine Gilbert Delton Area CEDAR CKEK BIBLE. Campground Road. H mi S, Pastor. Brent Branham Phone 623-2235 Sunday School al io a m . Worship Siam. Evening Ser vice al 7 t» ir . Youth meet Sunday 6 p m . Wed Prayer Bible 7 p m DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Corner Pifer and Cedar Creek Rd Paul S Howell. Pastor Phone MH 8884 Saturday Service*. Sabath School ■•30u.ni . Worship Ham. Wed 7 J) pm HiblcSludy and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODIST < III RCH. Pastor Elmer J Faust On M 43 in Del on Services Worship j> 45 a m . Sunday School 930-10-30 Evening Services p m . United Meth<k!isI Women every first Thursday. 7 hi p m t 'rated Methodist Men every second Sunday. 7; 3<> a rr. INTEKIjUCES BAPTIST. Delton lacatcd on M43 in Delton Pastor Steve VanNattan Sandy Campbell. Sunday School Director Sunday School Wan. Family Worship and Bible Teaching 11 a m . Children's < 'hurch. Ham. Evening Service 6 p m Wednesday Bible Study at 7 p m . i Ivar Practice al 7 50 p m Last Friday nl every month. Family Night at 7 30 pm al the church Call 633 5391 MILO BIBLE CHURCH, Corner M 4.1 and Milo Road. Dui>g Huntingtun Pastor Rt Nc 3. Box 315A Delton. Mi 49046 Phone 571-4702 Sunday School hi on am Worship Service 11:00. Evening Worship 6:0C pm. W< dnc. day Service 7 uu p m 1‘HAIRIF.VILI-F COMMUNITY CHURCH 10311 S Norru Rd. Arro*» (nun Prunevillr Garage E>* Bill Blair Paator Sun­ day School 10 a m. Morning Woraiup 11 n m . Sundav Night 7 pm . Bible Study. Wednesday Sees in- 7pm ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1125a Fiona El. Delton Father Ray Alien. S.l Paator Saturday Ma» 5 30 p.n; Sun­ day Mum. 11 IK> a m from Memorial Dav Week end to labor Day wrekend. ami. 12 'H Noon the real of the year Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn W ..finer officiating Phone 758-3149 Country Clupcl uorslnp in 15 a m Sunday School 9 a m . Banfield worship ll :30a m COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHI RUH Former Johnstown Township Hall. Dowling Mark A Shnver Pislor Sunday School 10 am. Worship in 45a m . Evening service6 pm We<l evening prayer 7 pm FeHowship dmnei last Sundav o.' each month. 2 30 pm at the church Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 3U1 Fuller St M-79 Pastor James Sherman Suimws Services A Sundav S*-hool. tn a m . Morning Worship 11 •i m . Evening Services. Youth ftp m Evening Worship 7 pm. Wednesday mid week prayer 7pm. Wednesday caravan program 7pm HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH Hwy M-66 io mi S ol Nashville. Holier t Lee Shotts, Pastor Sunday 9 45 a m . Sunday School tn 45 a m Worship Sen ice l> p m Y oatlfi People Meeting. 7 on pm Evcring Service. Wednesday 7 30 p m ll.blc Study and Prayer Hour Free counsel ing service on all problems Phone 616 758 3866 or 963-1713 FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N W midland Rd . l-ake Odessa Pastor Richard Sessmk Church phone 3674631 Pastor s ptyone 374-8938 Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a m Sunday School ll 15 am. evening service 7 ihi pm Wednesday- - Bible Study 7 oop m OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK Lacey . Father Kay Allen Phone623 2490 Sun­ day Mass at 9 Ona m STONEY POINT FREE METHODLST Wellman Rd ul £ State Rd Rev Charlea Davenport. 119 Star St. Spring Arbor. Ml Ph 517-750-2497 Sunday School 10am. Worship Service 11 ■ m Mid week Service Wed at 6 p m PEACE UNITED METri JOIST CHURCH, at Barryville 4 mil— W ol Nashville on M-79 Steven Reid. Pas’or Worship Service 9 13 am Sunday Church School and Codec Fellow ship in 15 a m . United Methodist Women I si Tuesday each month ST CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Robert E Consani. Pastor A mission of Si Rose Catholic Church, Hastings Sunday Muss 9:3o am. UNITED METHODIST CHI RCH ol Nashville Phone 852-9719 Corner Washington and State Ixvmard F Putnam. Pastor Services Sundays 9 45 a m Morning Worship. |o 45.i tn Fellowship II am «Tiiir. li !.,r ullages 6 io pm UMYF Jr Hi anti I M 5 F Sr Hi. H hie Hour all ages. |si Wednesday 7 io pm each month. United Methodist Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville Rev J G Boomer Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday Worsh.p II uu a m . Evening Service 6:ui p m . Bible Prayer. Wednesday. 7 lap m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillips St Pastor Lrstrr iM.mot. 8529808 nr 852-9025 Aumtanl Pastor Don Himw. Kl2 Wil* Sundav Srrvirrs Sunday School 9 4', Sunday Worship 11 am. Sunday Evening Service 7 pm.. Wetinnday night Bible Study 7 pm Hu» Minmuy — CaU Don RiMcue r f-2-9228 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Cloverdale Rd . a miles .south of Nash­ ville. ■- mile East ol M-66 Pastor Marvin Potter Phone 852 INK I Sundav Services. Sunday School in a m . Morning Services ll am . Evening Service 6 pm. Cottage Praver meeting7:3upm Wednesday Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN corner of Barnum Rd and M-66 Wood­ land Pastor George Speas Phone 367 2741 9'45 am Worship. II am Sunday School. Wednesday Prayer h p m : W M A 2nd Wednesday each month. Adult C F . 2nd Saturday each month. 8pm WOODGROVE PARISH. Coals Grove Rev Pamela Owens. Pastor Phone 367-1324 Church School. 9:3U a m . Worship Service. 10-45 a m Holy Communion first Sunday ol each month Women's Fellowship first Thursday of each month at 10 uu a m WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance HelleHingcr Pbnnc 367 .1961 9 13 am Worship Service Io Hi a in Sundav School. 7 30 p m Wednesday UMYF Welcome Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phi) Perkins. Pastor 10 a m Sundav School. Dam Morning Wor­ ship. Junior Church Nursery : 7pm Worship Wednesday 7:30 pm Family Night Missionary Society secondFnday.7pm Potluck Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF t N1TED BRETHREN IN CHRIST lu6 Cherry Si Pa-tors Rev Jerry Drummond and Rev Don Palmer Phone 765-5134 Hi.hi a m Sunday School. II tXla.m Morning Worship. Evening Worship 7 oo p m Wednesday evening prayer meeting al Y.C W Cfub's7-U)p in A Grow mg Church For Coming Lord " GALILEAN BAPTiST. 108th St and N Freeport Rd Phone 945-57IH 10 a m Sunday School. II a m Morning Worship. 7' pm Evening Service. W ednesday - Prayer Meeting 7; 3U p m HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M-50 North ol Freeport at the Kcnl-loma County Line Rev James Kinsey Morning Worship in a m . Church School 11 a m Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. ID a m Morning Services 11:15 Sunday School These are classes for all MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE FORMED. 70B West Mam Street Worship Id a m . Sunday School 11 IS a in . Evening Worships p m MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Hwv M-37. lust north ol Middleville 795-9726 Rev Wesley Smith. Pastor Dennis Anderson. Pastor of Youth and Education Sunday School 9 45 am. Morning Worship Ham. Evening Service 6 pm NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 2ul Russell St Rev Gary Finkbemer Phone 795-7429 Sunday Worship Service 10 a m and 7 p m . Wednes­ day Bible Study 7:30 p m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 at Parmalce Road. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 891 1383 Rev Charles Doomlxis. Asms tur.t Pastor, phone 795-3466 First Service 9 a in . Church School Hi 15 a m Second Service 1115 a m . Even­ ing Celebration 6 p m ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Bovlan. Pastor Phom 792-2889 Sunday Mass Ham The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST M boat Bell Rd Rev Lee K Palmer Hi a m Worship Service. H am Sunday School. 6 3n Evening Service. 7 3o Wednesday Prayer Service JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY McCALLUM CHURCH OF THE UNITED BHrTHREN IN CHRIST Tbr Church in the WiMwocd" Ous Lake Rond |'j«t.>r Gary Brooks Morairg Worship 11 ■ m . Sunday School 9 45 • m . Evening Service 7pm. Prayer Meet ng and Youth Mrt-ling 7pm Thursday. Women's Mi* nonary Asnruoon first Thursday of each month 9.30g m Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hastings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. insurance lor you’ Lite. Home. Business end Car E.W. BLISS COMPANY A Gulf 4- Western Industry FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodwoy - Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" • 118S. Jefferson 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home Corner of Walnut & S. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hostings. Michigan OrangevilleGun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE, bwt Marsh Rd 2 miles south ol Gun l-ike Rec Dan John-on Pastor Larry Tungate. Sunday School Supl Sunday School 9 43 a m Church Services H a m . 6 pm Evening Services. Wednesday 6 .io p ni souk 3 thru 6 grades. 7 p in Adult Prayer and Bible Study Hu- ministry weekly with Hon Moore Call 664-341J for pick up MARTIN REFORMED CHI RUH • 'F MARTIN Drive-in. w ilk-in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev Marvin Meeter Pastor Worahip Ser­ vice* in a m and 7 Hi p in . Sunday Schigil H 15 am ST URYIL 4 .METHODIUS Gun I-ikc Father Dennis Boylan Pas'nr Phone7'C 2889 Saturday Mass5pm Sunday Mass 9 a m DUSTER REFORMED CHI RCH Doster Road near Pine Lake Rev John F Padgett Pas or Sundae Worship 9 30a m and 6pm. Sunday School Ham Youth Choir meet* each .Monday 6 30 p m s'i nt \N( IS ID- ASSISI EPI.M I' I’M. <TB Ri H OF ORANGEVILLE: Sunday Ma«s Bam < 'hurch School 9 a ir E'amily Elucharisi to a m Nur*ery in a m Midweek services a* announced Father Kurt Fish Vicas 4343 Hastings Area Hastings Area NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH, comer of WoxIm hml and Wing Rd» Pastor Mark Wade. 6519 Buehler Rd Phone 7658287 Sunday School It) a m . Worship 11 a m. Evening Servwv 7 pm. Prayer Sera s •Wednesday 7pm. Nurwry pruvickd for all AI.GUNQHN LAKE BIBLE Chi RUH. 2’12’> Airport ltd. link Taggart Pa-tor Church phone 9|*«|».' Sunday Shod 9 45 a tn Worahiri: 1 m . -lurum Chun h Item Evening Woratup 7 ■> m . Nurwrv f„r all »en er* CHI RCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 N Broadway Rev James IIilgcn dorl. 2ti7 W Ind Hills Dr Sunday School 9:45 am. Morning Worship It a in . Sunday •‘Showers ol Blessing" WBCH 8 43 9 00 a in . Evening Service 6:^i p m Wednesday - Mui Week Bible Study Youth and Children's Services 7 p m HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E ManJiall St . Hastings Rev Marvin Sickmiller Phone 945-5197 Services Sunday School 10 00 am Morning Worship 11:00 a m Sunday and evening service 7:30 p m Wednesday mid-week praver meeting 7 30 p m We will be holding REVIVAL Meetings Sept 30 thru OcT 10 each night al , 30 Rev Richard Gremillmn from Jasper. Ala will be the evangelist FIRST BAPTIST t HI RCH. :ui9 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 918 W"H Sunday Services Sunday ScIkmiI 9 30 a m Morning Worship Hi 45 u in Evening Worship 6 p in Wednesday Family Night Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7;i«i pm Sacred Sound* Rehearsal « -Hipm Sunday morning service broadcast WBCH BARRS' lOl \TY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North .Michigan .1 David Walker. Minister 9452938 Sun Services HI a m , Bible Study Hum Evening Services 6 p m Wednesday evening Bible Study 7pm ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHUHCH. I»r> S Jellerson Father Robert E Consani Pastor Saturday Ma»* 5 15 pm Sunday Masses H a m and ta tn < onle*sion* Saturday 4 in tn 3 pm HASTINGS GRACE BKEmiREN, 600 Powell Rd Ru—li A Sara-er. Pastor Phone 9-15-9224 Worship service In 30 a m evening —ryra-(I pm .. I.»—for ull ag.-- Iu. -li.. >'aUmM Praver Meeting. 7 <10 pm weud.me: corners i nited METHODIST. 3185 N Broadway Rev Constance HcBellmgcr Pastor Ph 367-3961. Church School 9 30. Worship Service Ham. Senior MYF 7_d in Thursday cvennig starting al 7 p m Choir. V M Women: Welcome Circle third Wednesday of month. 1 p m HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Terry Lane Phone 945-8884 Saturday -crvicc* Sabbath ScIkmiI 9 so am’. Worship 11 am Tuesday Bible Study and Prayer Meeting. 7 30 p m FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 1330 N Braadwav Rev David D. Garrett Phone 948-2229 Parsonage 9453195 Church Where a Christian experience makes you a member 9 45 a m Sunday Scnool. 10:45 a m Worship Ser <cc. 7pm E'ellowshipWorship. 7 p in Wednesday Prayer ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on MrCann Rd in Irving Sundgy Momir.g Kyer it 10 30 Holy Communion at ll:W i Rt Rev Willuun O Lewi*. Rector FAITH TE MPLE (TIHISHAN CENTER 2730 S Wall Lakr K.l lM-43. )u»t 1 mil— anuth ol Ha>ting>) P.i-lor Lirra Silw-rnun. A»«« I'lwlor All-.n Welch Sundav S tu»>l for all ng— al 9 :u> a m Morning Worship 10 till am, Ev-niiig Seraer <><«> pm, Tta—lay Night I’raver. Prai~ and Worahip Sens*- 7T»i pm. Thundav Nign Worahip Srrvirr 7 IK' pm ‘Woed* >1 Truth" r.«lw> hraudcnal d.ailv ll 2 pm on WDFI’FM 4M3.:i> HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Boltwood and East State Ho. 345-9121 Rev Donald L Bra.l Pastor Sunday School io no a m Worship Service 11:00 a in Evening Service 6 im» p m Prayer Meeting 7 i«i p in Wednesday EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner Broadway and Center St Fr Shel­ don Harharh. lairum Tenena Service* Sundav. Maa* and Church School Klam FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 302 E..t Grand St Mark J Highman, Paitor I h •MS-2828 Sunday School. 10am. monimg worship and children* church. I! am. vout hmerting*. 3pm. evening won hip. 6 p.m Thuraday Prayer meeting 7 pm. Thursday teen ■ la«ar. and Primary Advrn turv* 7pm Nursery provided for all ►m vice* We welcome *1!' HASTINGS CHRISTIAN i Hl Kt II HU E Wnxdlawn Av, Minister S>»tt IlanSunday Worship 9 i'> «m Fellow .hip lo till.. 11 I*’a tn B.I.I. s.h.»il H I"'., m tn 12<H n.„m W.~ln—d.,-. Hil4- Sndv end Eilhiwahip ~ to spm Ph.-n. 945-2076 QI IMHY I SITED METHttDIST UHI RUH 1 mile* E «n M 79 Steven Reid Paator Sunday Church Schonl H> 3i>.i in Wnr*hipServiceII m.i n United Meihoctikl Women »t V.'-dnc*day each month BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHHEJN Sundav School Hi am. Worship Sr-rvicc 11am. Pray it Service Thu-' day 7pm CHI RUH OF JESI S CHRIST LATTEH’DAl SAINTS M- ■ : .■ 5»i2 E Bond Sunday Sacrament meeting 9 ini j m Sunday School I" ia« a m Branch Pre-iden? David McMonigle Phone I 6w#M9 nr 945 4154 HOPE UNITED METHODLS1 CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Jack Bartholomew, pa-uir. phone 945-4995 Rohen Fuller, choir d.rector Sundav whedule 930 Fellowship and niffee. 9 55 Sunday School 11 00-Morning Worship 6:00 Youth Mee: ing*. 7 00 Evening Worship Nursera for all wrvicrw. transfKina trim provided t.i and from morning wrvrv* Prayer meeting. 7 p m Wednesday HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH S WITNESSES 220 Wert Ciillax St Bibe Lecture 9 311 a m . Watchtower Study I” 43 am. Tuesday - Congregaiion Bible Study 8 p ni . ThUTMby Theocratic School 7 to. Ser-, tt- meeting8'30 ZION LITHERAN CHURCH. Veltr Rd . Woodland Timilhy Rnthfu*", Pa-tor Thur* Lh-c 23 - Senior Choir. 7;30 p m . Friday. D-« 24 Candlelight Sera i-ci Can­ tata 'Mrssuih.- 7 p m. Sat. 18-- 25 • Chnrtma* Day Worship. 10 30 am Sun. Drr 26 Sunday School II15 * m Worship/ Fellowship 10 «> «tn Mon -Thura Luther League Dutnrt Con-vntioo FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Haw ting*. Michigan Willard Curti*. Mtrirtrr Eileen Higbee. Dir Christian EM. Sundav. Feh 20 Morning Worship 9 30 and 11 00 Nunw-ry provided Brnad--*-t of 9 In trivice over WHCH-AM and EM 9 :*o Church School Clamra for ail *<« (0 IO Coffee Hour in churrh dining room 10 30 Child ren'» Choir practice 6 10 Junior High Y’outh E'ellowship at the rhun h 6 30 Senior High Youth Fellowship at the church Monday. 7 30 Trustee* meeting Tu-sdsv 7 30 W ork prmert to refmnh pew YVednesd*y. 900 Women* As-iieui tion Board meeting 7 30 Chancel Choir practice Thuraday. 12:00 Lenten Luncheon-Worahip at Grace Lutheran Church 6 io Kirk Choir pra'ii' - HASTINGS BIBLE MlSSKlNAR. HURCH will h- h'lidmC ’I-”’1 *rP'T' an 26 thru Jan V> r»h night «t . 30 iwaker will hr R.-i Hrsd H.nshsw from WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W Sutr Rd <Old Algonquin Sdwnl) Pa-tor Jeff Arnett, phone home. 9-18 2792. church 948-2549 Sunday Sunday Schoo! 10 a m . Worship 10 45 am evening -ervir- 6.30 GRACE WE.SLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover. Hartings Lrunard Dav». Partur Ph 948-2266 or EM5-UI29 Sunday Sunday School 9 45am. Worahip Ham. Y'outh 5 p m . Evening Worship h p m . Fellowship ■nil Coffee 7 1.5 p.m Nura-ry for all wrVMe* Wednesday CY'C 6 4.5 pni prayer and Bibl- study 7 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Ul G'lD I"■ t W.-.t Slate Roa.l Pa.t.ir J I Crawmrr Phone«*r. 22*5 Sundav I" > "• Worship ll'»i an-. Evening S-r'-. •' p m Wedlw-dav Pr.c-f „,th-»i'.g ■' P m REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS. S Jefferson at Walnut Kenneth Colburn. Pastor Hume 694-8567 Sundav S-his-l 10 ar .Worship 11 a m THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Note). 12223 Chief Noonday Rd . Gun latke area Thursday night Bibk- siudv 7pm 7H57808 Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Vecdcr Road. I Mile South ol M 50 between Darby and Nash Rood' Pa-tor. Bill Stevens I'honeBfl 2315 JU a m Sunday School, ll a m Morning Wiirh-ip. 7 o’clock Sundav evening worship 7:30pm WrdneMiay Prayer Service LAKEWIMih HAITIST Pastor Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555 Arrow from the high •rhisil. 7180 Velte Rr. . M-50 Sunday S h'»>l 11)00 a m ; Worahip Serve*- 11.00 a m Livening S-rvio- 6 311 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 to p m LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST Hwy M 50. mil* W of M-66. Lake Ode*M Rra James Hulett. Paator Worship 8 30 and 11 am; Evening Semr» at 7:30 pm ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC < HURCH. Lake Ode—a Father Donald Weber. Administrator 3748274 or 174 7405 Saturday Mas* 5 30 m Sunday Masses 8 and 10 CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST ' III Rt H Corner ol 1st and 2nd Ave Lake Odessa Pa-tor George Speas Phone 374-8756. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11 <si a ni Sunday School Io in a m Evening Service 7 30 p in Wednesday Eve Prayer Meeting 7 3up m FAITH SHOWS THAT THE RIGHT PRAYERSWILL BE ANSWERED -S&rorn childhood, most of us have experienced the disappointment of not getting everything that we have prayed for; particularly when our prayers would degenerate into a shopping list, as though we perceived God to be just a form of Santa Claus. habit, the results in later years were even more devas:ating. There are some good lessons to be learned about prayer at our House of Worship, and we find them dearly stated m the Bible; to the ef­ fect t".at God is already aware of our needs, and that if we ask Him for the wrong things we are not likely to receive them. The real purpose of praying is to tnank God for the blessings that we have, and to ask for guidance as to how we may best serve Him. The answer to this prayer will bring us more true happiness than all the material possessions on earth. Ann Ainslie GRA< E LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St Mi< huel Anton. Partor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Feh 20 - 8 45 Churoh School tall agert. 1(HMI Worship; 2«0 ILS Youth Group Sliding party? or meeting at 7.!“> Saturday. Feb 19 9 30 Confir motion 5 Monday. Feb 21 ■ 7Bethel Claw Wednesday. Feb 23 930 WordWatcher*. 6 00 Supper. 7 00 Vespers Thursday. E'eb 24 - 12.00 noon Ixnten Lun-h Wnr-hip • community. 4.15 Child Chr Moreover, if we diu not outgrow this unfortunate FIRST I SITED MnUiilHST CHURCH Dr Myror. K Wiiium*. minuter Mi*. France- Horne Dira- tor nf ChrwtiMl Ed­ ucation Sunday. ET-b 2ti. 1983 -9 <" ■ m Church S hew.. |i» tn um C.iffre E'ellr-w»hip. til 3>i » in Radu. Brnndcii.t 'AHI ri 11 O" » m W'orvlap. Facing Temptation !2<*i m».n Swi.. Steak Ihnre-r «4<Hi adult*. 52'“' 12 an.i under »•'»■ pm Junior High FeUowwhip Mundav. Feh 2! 199' "'3" 1-a t uhSccute •> I" pm Handlwii < ho.r 7 (Rip t:> Bov Scout*. . pm Finance Committee Turadav Feb 22 1983 2 I", pm CuhSuut* Wednewlo F*b 1-8 1 6 45am M.n-t>.r..>«U. ;. Bihla .ludy.2 to pm Carol I'horr Thr-ra d.ra .eh 24 l!»8 I 2 3" pm Spin:' b"ir i imp m Chancel Choir Featuring this week... Ann Ainslie. with some help from 3-yr. old son Thomas, checks over her favorite recipe for spinish lasagna. It s a meatless dish Ann likes because it’s easy, rela­ tively inexpensive, and reheats well. (Banner photo) Ann Ainslie has vigorously plunged into many diverse community activities since returning to her hometown of Hastings in June of 19F0. Ann’s active in everything from fund raising for the local United Way to serving as secretary of the Hastings branch of AAUW. A 1970 graduate of Hastings High School and the daughter of a local couple, Gordon and Jean Ironside, Ann is married to at­ torney Larry Ainslie. formerly of Grand Rapids. The Ainslies' reside on W. Bond St. with their three year-old son, Thomas. After high school, Ann earned her bachelor and master's degrees in speech and hearing science at the University of Michigan, spending five years in Ann Arbor For the next five years, she lived in Royal Oak, in the Detroit area, with her husband during the time he attended law school and worked for General Motors. While living in the motor city area, Ann was employed for five years as a speech pathologist for the Troy School District. During several summers, she worked as a senior speech clinician with children and young adults at a U of M-operated speech and hearing camp in Northport. "It was a marvelous way to spend sum­ mers." said Ann. "It was a lot of work and the days were long, but it was a rewardingtype of experience." The Ainslies moved to Hastings when Larry accepted a job offer from the legal firm of Siegel, Hudson. Gee. Shaw, and Fisher Since returning to Hastings. Ann has not pursued her career except for a brief period when she served as a substitute speech pathologist, working in the Delton-Kellogg district, for the Barry Intermediate School District. It was a job Ann said she enjoyed, adding that she found it to be a friendly environment. She has no plans in the immediate future to seek a full or part-time job. "When the time is right. I'll go back to work I've maintained my memberships in (professional) associations and I try to keep up with reading the journals ..But. it will be awhile before I go back." she said. In the meantime. Ann's days are busy with her son and community activities. In ad­ dition to being active with the local AAUW. she is a member of Pennock Hospital Guild 30 and a volunteer at the hospital's gift shop With the guild, she helps with various facets of presenting an annual fashion show, the guild's major fund raising project Although she doesn't have a child in school. she has been involved in committee work, serving on the recent millage steering committee and as chairman of instruction for the district-wide study committee which is winding up its work. For last year's Hastings United Way Community Fund Drive, Ann served as chairman of the residential division, one of the divisions which exceeded its goal. She said many contributions were received through the mail from the packets that were left at houses of residents who were not at home during the night designated for door-todoor canvasing. Ann attributes the mail- in response for the division's success because people “cared enough about the project to make that extra effort.” A* a member of the Middleville Food Co­ op. she has been busy helping other members with the process of "switching from a food­ packing club to a storefront." Joining the co­ op has advantages, she said, because members can purchase specific quantities of certain items and foods are less expensive. During the years Ann was in the Detroit area, she was active with the Oakland County Speech and Hearing Association. Favorite family activites include spending time at Gun Lake in the summer and at­ tending U of M football games'(even though husband Larry is a Michigan State University alumnus and a little in-house friendly rivalry exists). Playing bridge, reading, participating in aerobic dancing and doing needlepoint are some of Ann's key personal interests. She says most of her needlepoint projects have been pillows and wall hangings that she has given away as gilts. When thinking about meals, a recipe for spinich lasagna is Ann's favorite. She describes it as a meatless dish that's easy to prepare It reheats well, conventionally or in a microwave." she said It also freezes well for use at a later time. "When someone is ill or has a baby, it’s a nice dinner to take over to them, " said Ann. Ann's Spinach Lasagna Ingredients: 1-<I6 oz.) carton ricotta or small curd cottage cheese; Pa-cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1-egg. l-(10 oz. i package frozen, chopped spinach, thawed and drained, l-teaspoon salt; teaspoon pepper; -Vteaspoon oregano; 2(15*2 oz.' or l-i32 oz.) jar(s) spaghetti sauce; I- 8 oz.' package lasagna noodles, uncooked, and 1-cup water. Continued on next page - �Page 5 Thursday. February 17. 1983. The Hastings Banner County Beat Council trustee named interim manager at Lake Odessa Finances continue to preoccupy Maple Valley school officials Caught in a cash-flow crunch because of the continued freeze on February’s state aid payment, the Maple Valley Board of Education once again focused its attention on finances at Monday's regular meeting. Superintendent Carroll Wolf noted that the board has decided to hold a special meeting on Feb. 28 devoted to the subject “That meeting will involve a total evaluation of projected income in com­ parison with projected expenses and how that affects programs,’’ Wolf said. Wolf also said the session will focus on financial obligations, including the district's contractual agreement with the teachers that runs through next year. •‘There are (also) the other employee contracts that expire this year," Wolf said. “We’ll discuss what the (various) financial possibilities are." Maple Valley earlier this month had ap­ plied for and received $30,000 of its state aid to help meet the payroll. Wolf said the lack of the remaining aid payment and slow tax collections are keeping the district's cash­ flow situation tight. "State officials are talking about in­ creasing the state income tax as you know,” Wolf noted. “A lot of our state aid outlook is hinging on wliat happens at the state level.” The board in other business tabled the proposed revision of the high school curriculum, pending decisions coming from the Feb. 28 session. While no reduction of existing programs has been proposed, revisions are being considered for several areas. The junior and senior high lunch programs will also being oddering more of an all-acarte selection, giving students more food­ purchase options John French, 26. a member of the Lake Odessa Village Council since March 1978. has been named interim village manager. French resigned from the council to take the position. He was named to the post following the resignation of Frank Pascarella, who took a job as manager at Belleville. "I was approached by people in the community as a result of my involvement on the council and my administrative background,” French said of his ap­ pointment. He expects to hold the post through April 15. The village council is currently soliciting applications for the position. A 1974 graduate of Lakewood High School. French was general manager of Preferred Industrial Packaging in Lake Odessa from August 1980 until January 1983, when the firm closed. He also has worked for Hastings Press and J-Ad Graphics in Hastings and was manager of Williams Shoes in Lake Odessa. PascereUa received a $23,000 annual salary. French took the position for $300 per week, which would be a $15,600 annual salary. The manager has administrative responsibility for the village’s 17 to 20 em­ Nearly one-half of the persons interviewed in the recent school survey “believe that school spending in the next few years should increase at the same rate as inflation," according to the report prepared by Project Outreach Director Ned S. Hubbell. Fifty-two percent of those citizens with public school students in the household hold this opinion, compared with 44 percent of those citizens with uo public school students in their home. “However, another three out of every ten persons polled (30 percent) think school spending should remain at its current level, while another 12 percent feel school spending should decrease," he said. The survey also showed that respondents who are college graduates and in higher income groups show the greatest support for an increase in school spending. In a related question; survey respondents were asked how they would rate the way the public schools in their community spend their money — excellent, good, fair, or poor. Respondents in the Hastings school district were more critical of school spending practices than their counterpart citizens in Woodland village council appoints new clerk Woodland's village council appointed Nancy Stowell as the new clerk at its Monday night session. Stowell resides at 129 W. Broadway. Her term of office runs until March of 1984, the next scheduled village election. While filling that vacated position, the village still lemains without a president. Council trustees are currently rotating those responsibilities among themselves until a permanent appointment is made. The council will also be meeting with its lawyer in the near future to discuss the status of the Lakewood Wastewater Treat­ ment Authority, as well as the community’s participation in the application for a new • treatment facility. The proposed plant would cost $8 million and serve Woodland, Lake Odessa, Odessa Township and Woodland Township. Con­ struction would be on 120 acres east of Lake Odessa. Seventy-five percent of the funding, if granted, would be from the federal govern­ ment with state and local governments paying the remainder of the expense. the Delton-Kellogg district, Hubbell noted. Only 2.2 percent of the Hastings area survey participants gave an “excellent" rating to the way the schools spend money. In Delton 11.4 percent rated spending as “excellent." A “good" spending rating was given by 27.1 percent of Hastings participants and 44.3 percent in Delton. “Fair" was the way 40.4 percent responded in Hastings and 20.3 percent said the same in Delton. A “poor” spending rating was designated by 18.2 percent in Hastings and 10.1 percent in Delton. In Hastings, 12 percent said they couldn’t say what rating they would give and 13.9 percent had the same remark in Delton. “Survey respondents could offer no major suggestions as a way to help cover the rising costs facing most Michigan school districts," Hubbell said. "In response to a question seeking ideas, respondents offered ways to make cuts in school program or operations — either cut administrators or reduce the size of the teaching staff, reduce ‘extras,’ or make other unspecified cuts. Only (close to) three percent thought the schools should seek additional school millage,” he said. Overall, 8.5 percent of the survey par­ ticipants said reducing administrators would be a way to reduce costs; 8.2 percent said reduce the teaching staff and salaries; 7,5 percent said reduce ‘extras;’ 7.2 percent said make cuts (unspecified); 7.2 percent said use citizen volunteers; 5.8 percent said get more lottery funds; 4.4 percent said reduce transportation costs; 4.1 percent said have students pay fees; 3.1 percent said reduce curriculum; 3.1 percent said have fund raisers; 2.7 percent said increase state sales tax; 2.7 percent said increase school millage; 2.4 percent said increase state income tax; 2.4 percent said get more state and federal funding; 2 percent said reduce building and operating costs; 1.7 percent said use public input for spending practices and money management; and .7 percent said reduce vandalism costs. Other miscellaneous suggestions for handling rising school costs were made by 15 percent of the survey participants and 33.1 said they didn’t know how the school could handle increased costs. Hubbell noted that the totals of percentages in the replies ex­ ceeds 100 percent due to multiple responses made by participants. (Next week's topic will cover citizens’ opinions about changing the collection date of school taxes and their reactions to proposed changes in the school calendar). John French is interim manager at Lake Odessa Barry- Eaton Health District Barry Office: 110 West Center Street. Monday, Feb. 21 - Office closed. Tuesday, Feb. 22 - Medicaid Screening, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23-W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; V.D. Clinic, 10 a.m. -12 noon and 6 p.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 - W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 - W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Special Events (Hastings): Chile ‘irth preparation classes, seven weeks. Starts Feb. 3 through March 17. Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: $15. depending on ability to pay. Phone: 945-9516. Hasting!^| Subscribe Kiwanis Club to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 presents WORLD THHVEL -<SEEIES>‘ TUESDAY Feb. 22 8:00 P.M RAY GREEN "China and Her People Ann Ainslie’s recipe, continued Combine ricotta cheese, 1-cup mozzarella cheese, egg. spinach, salt, pepper, and oregano in a large mixing bowl; stir well. Spread 4-cup spaghetti sauce in a greased 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish. Place one-third of the lasagna noodles over the sauce, and spread with half the cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, spaghetti sauce, and >2-cup mozzarella cheese; pour waler around the edges. Cover securely with aluminum foil, and bake at 350 degrees for 1-hour and 15mimites Let stand 15-minutes before ser­ ving. Makes eight servings. HASTINGS CENTRAL AUDITORIUM Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners of Reminder & Bonner) (616) 945-9554 P.O. Box 188 1952 N. Broodway Hostings, Michigon 49058 French noted that candidates must declare a party affiliation when they file petitions. He said that he believes he was the first Democrat elected to the council in many years. French said that the village is presently in the midst of setting the upcoming year's budget. To aid in that process, he worked with Pascarella for a month prior to taking over as manager. The village is also working on a Small Cities Block Grant Proposal for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. French said that the village will seek about $25,000 to be matched by about $25,000 in local fundr for water line improvements. Delton school officials get results of student survey Hastings citizens more critical of school spending practices (Note: This is part of a series of weekly articles about the responses of 3»t3 persons in the Barry Intermediate School District (Delton and Hastings school district residents) to a variety of questions about public education. The local citizens were selected at random and interviewed last October in a telephone survey called Project Outreach, sponsored by the State Board of Education and funded by the State Legislature. Project Outreach surveys have been conducted in a number of intermediate school districts in the state. The survey’s purpose is aimed at improving tl.e public’s confidence in education. All the opinions gathered will be used to help state officials strengthen public education and to make plans for the decade, according to Project Director Ned S. Hubbell who prepared the written report from which this article is derived). ployees, French said. The council, mayor, clerk and treasurer are elected to their posts. French, who served as a Democrat on the council, said that the council will appoint a replacement to fill out the one year remaining in his term. Lake Odessa voters will go to the polls Mar. 15 to elect a replacement for Republican Ray Dykhouse, whose term expires next month. Dykouse did not seek re­ election. The only candidate seeking Dykhouse's seat is Republican Phillip Bartlett. Other village council members are Republicans Dr. Steve Garlinger, Patricia Hickey and Ron Taylor and Democrat Jerry Engle. Mayor Steve Secor is also a Democrat. This travel film on Chino is exclusive and unique, uncensored by either Chinese or Amer­ ican officials. It was processed in the United States and it was filmed without supervision or "guid­ ance'’ from the Chinese authorities. For 25 years. Raphael Green has been poking around, ofttimes in the for corners of the globe, in search of adventure and human interest stories. The emphasis of his films is on the people while still taking a look at the important and historical sites. I'Sk at the. .door $^50> . only: . (single admission) (Bonner photo) Delton school officials spent an hour reading and discussing findings of a student survey at the Monday board of education meeting. The Project Outreach Survey — conducted by the state in conjunction with the in­ termediate school district — was taken by 186 Delton and Hastings students. The survey consisted of 52 questions which sought answers on how students preceived and related to their school environment. Students took the survey on Dec. 15 with the results released last week. A similar survey was given last year for parents in the school districts. Superintendent Bill Baker felt the informrtion obtained from the questionaire was important for background purposes and in future planning. "We can see where we are (from the results)," he explained. “And see areas where wi need to concentrate if we’re going to change ctrriculum.” One of the questions on the survey asked students whether they felt the school system was getting beter, worse or was the staying the same, and why they felt so. Fifty-five percent answered “worse", listing reductions in instructional programs and lack of financing as the main reasons why. “Those of course are the problems the school is facing,” Baker noted. "They (the students) preceive things in a good element They understand what's is going on in a more mature way than we often give them credit for." Those who felt the school was getting better listed improved school atmosphere, better discipline, teacher quality, and more public participation through volunteer programs as reasons why. Another question asked ‘where a student would go with a problem’. "Many said a teacher ora counselor, but a lot answered that it depended on the problem which is of course true, it does depend on the problem,” Baker said. “Basically, the results showed that students looked at the school similar to how their parents looked at it,” he pointed out. Hastings Township signs fire contract Hastings Township Board heard a report from Supervisor Richard Thomas on the annual meeting of the City of Hastings Fire Dept, at its monthly session on Monday night. The township has again signed wiih the department for fire protection during the upcoming year. That protection cost $23,152 last year and the fee is expected to be near the same amount for 1983. Board members also approved a resolution, stating the township would collect summer taxes for the four school districts — Hastings, Maple Valley, Eaton In­ termediate, and Barry Intermediate — if requested. Fees for the collection would be negotiated between the township board and school officials. Township officials will also be meeting this week with Ron Lear, engineer for the county road commission, to firm up plans for this summer s maintenance and improvement projects on township roads. What’s happening? If you see news in the making, call the BANNER, and let us know ... 948-8051 �Page 6. Thursday. February 17. 1983. The Hastings Banner Bradford White Corporation TRI-STATE SILO, INC. ★ FEB.19'26 * WATER HEATERS 100 Lafayette - 795-3364 - Middleville Top 8 Bottom Unloading - Teardown 8 Rebuild P 8 D and Supreme Feeding Equipment 5501 W. Clinton Trail ■ 663-8587 • Eaton Rapids CENTRAL GARAGE, INC. Wright-Way Lumber Company Barry County's Only Pontaic & GMC Dealer DON ALEXANDER - MANAGER 210 E. Main • 795-3369 - Middleville Self-Serve Lumber Yard “Cash ’N Carry" 206 S. Dexter - M-66 - 527-1680 - Ionia FREEPORT RESTAURANT D & D FEED & SUPPLY RICHARD 4 MARY FINKELL- OWNERS OPEN 7 DAYS - All Homeatyle Cooking and... THE BEST STEAKS, PRIME RIB and PIZZA! "We Proudly Solute Our Barry County FFA" 150 Division - 765-3261 • Freaport 120 Maple - 623-2288 - Delton Middleville Tool & Die Company, Inc. Michigan Electric Supply PROTOTYPES - TOOLS - DIES • FIXTURES FORMERLY DUNHAM ELECTRIC SUPPLY Forest Middleton — Owner "We Hove Everything For Your Electrical Needs" 611 Bowens Mill Rd. - 795-3646 - Middleville 242 E. Kalamazoo Ave - 381-2750 - Kalamazoo COMPLIMENTS OF: FEDERAL LAND BANK ASSOCIATION OF GRAND RAPIDS - IONIA BRANCH Munn Manufacturing Company "Congratulations To Our Barry County FFA Boys and Girls " "We Proudly Salute Our FFA" 143 W. Division - 765-5121 - Freeport 1969 S. State Road - 527-4510 - Ionia Mutual Home Federal Savings and Loan Association Hanna-Davis Fine Meats, Inc. CUSTOM BUTCHERING - HALVES - QUARTERS INSURED SAVINGS — HOME MORTGAGES interest bearing checking accounts BYTHE POUND 303 N. Arlington • 795-3361 - Middleville 4151 Eaton Highway - 566-8003 • SunSeld R. E. Henry Trucking Service Co., Inc. STAMM EQUIPMENT BARRY COUNTY STEEL JOHN ond BETTY STAMM - OWNERS "Were Proud to Salute Our Barry County FFA Members" We Sell All Mokes A Models of Used Form Equipment — Also Salvage Yard — 2275 McCann ■ 795-9911 ■ Hastings 3450 12th Street ■ 792-6204 ■ Wayland DOSTER LUMBER COMPANY Stoddard & Sons Oil Company See Us For All Your Building Needs "Congratulations To Our Fine FFA Members" 12911S. Doster Road - 664-4511 - Doster 792-6591 - Wayland KENT OIL COMPANY, INC. Wayland Livestock Auction, Inc. We Corry Standard Oil Products For Farm Use Livestock Sales On Tuesdays...5:00 P.M. Jerry Myaard - 453-1056 - Kenneth Klein - 887-9945 735 Durkee M-66 - 852-9210 ■ Nashville 3634 XOth - 792-2296 - Wayland Vic's Repair Service "Congratulations To Our Barry County FFA Members" TERRENCE VICKERS - OWNER Home Acres Feed Store 108 E. Main - 795-9952 ■ Middleville 4406 S. Division - 532-3297 - Grand Rapids "Your Country Store In The City" Wolever’s Real Estate COMPLIMENTS OF: Ace Bolt & Nut Company ELSIE WOLEVER — OWNER & BROKER Specializing in Farm - Residential - Lake and Commercial Properties "Best Of Luck To Our Barry County FFA Members ond Leaders " 852-1501 —Nashville ASGROW SEED COMPANY "We're Proud To Salute Our FFA Members and Leaders" 385-6671 - Kalamazoo Citizens Elevator Company WILLIAM FOX - MANAGER 2342 S. Yankee Springs Rd. • 795-9440 ■ Middleville Today’s Future Farmers of America will be tomorrow’s leaders in agriculture. FFA. offers young members the opportunity to work and learn through on-the-job training and various community projects all aspects of agri-business...the business that keeps America growing strong. We’re proud to support them! 870 South Kain ■ 726-0514 - Vermontville Caledonia Farm Equipment Co. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER - BUSH HOG - VERMTILE 9740 Cherry Valley Avenue - 891-9233 - Caledonia Caledonia Frozen Food Lockers "We're Proud To Salute Our Fine FFA Boys and Girls" 111 E. Main - 991-8162 - Caledonia ■ha FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF MICHIGAN COUNTRY KETTLE CAFE Nashville Co-op Elevator Association "We're Proud Of our FFA Members" "Best Of Luck To Our FFA Members" JACK and JUDY QUANTRELL — OWNERS PAUL EXELBY - MANAGER 113 N. Main - 852-1551 - Nashville 301 South Main - 852-0789 - Nashville 107 North Grove - 623-2301 - Delton O.J. ROBINSON, DVM Ionia County National Bank of Ionia "Congratulations To Our Fine FFA" 302 W. Main - 527-0220 - Ionia 7440 Wood School Road ■ 765-3461 - Freeport 1026 3rd Street - 374-8929 • Lake Odessa ALSO... Woodland Branch __________115 S. Main-367-2811___________ G & W SALES, INC. L. LEROY BENSON TAX, AUDITING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES KEN’S SPORT SHOP and BRANDLI’S SPORT & SPEED SHOPPE Port City Paints, Inc. "Saluting Our Fine FFA Members" Ken and Terry Brandli - Owners CUSTOM MIXING - OLYMPIC STAIN 1090 1st Street - 374-7439 - Lake Odessa 11147 M-43 - 623-5554 - Delton 1915 Lake - 344-0154 - Kalamazoo Mason Elevator Company LOCKSHORE FARM MAID DAIRY DIVISION OF DETROIT PURE MILK D & M WELL DRILLING Estimates • Complete Sales & Service • Prompt Repair • Local Service Is Reliable Service John Deere Sales & Service 1138 4th Ave. - 374-8835 - Lake Odessa GRAVELLE, INC. Custom Slaughtering - Monday - Wednesday - Friday COMPLIMENTS OF: Smith's Well Drilling "We're Banking On Our Barry County FFA Members " Member FDIC — Full Service Bank JUSTIN CARRIAGE WORKS Morgan Horses - Harnesses and Horse Driving Accessories 5299 Guy - 852-9743 - Nashville COMPLIMENTS OF: P & P Excavating & Crane Service "We Proudly Salute Our Barry County FFA'' BLENDED FERTILIZER - CORN & FEED EXPERTS P.O. Box 313 - 721-8553 - Delton CUT • WRAPPED • FROZEN • DEER PROCESSING 1/4- 1/2 BEEF and PORK "We re Proud To Salute Our FFA Members" 6 Thornapple Lake Rd. - 852-9152 - Nashville 6309 E. Center Road - 852-0825 - Nashville 104 S. Lansing - 676-1016 - Mason "Quality Dairy Products and Ice Cream — Serving All of Southern Michigan" 3717 King Highway - 343-1291 - Kalamazoo Michigan Magnetics, Inc. DEAN'S ICE CREAM Seif & Sons Chevrolet, Inc. Roy Leach & Son Excavating, Inc. "CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR EATON COUNTY FFA MEMBERS ' "We're Proud To Salute Our FFA Members" Authorized New & Used Soles & Service 632 E. Main - 891-8104 - Caledonia BULLDOZING • BACKHOE • SNOW PLOWING SAND • GRAVEL • FILL DIRT 203 West 3rd - 726-0590 ■ Vermontville 307 North Sherwood • 685-6641 - Plainwell 3339 South 31 St. - 345-2063 - Kalamazoo Michigan National Bank DEWEY'S CAR PALACE, INC. Smith & Doster Ford, Inc. Reliant K ■ Horizon ■ Chrysler ■ Plymouth • Dodge Trucks FORD CARS & TRUCKS - AUTHORIZED SALES & SERVICE SCHNITZELBANK RESTAURANT — SERVING BARRY COUNTY FOR 25 YEARS — 114 North Grove - 623-5111 If Line Is Busy Call 623-5131 - Delton Member FDIC 194 S. Main - 726-0650 - Vermontville M-43 at Sprague Road - 623-6301 - Delton Custom Made 1 Prepared Feed ■ m • Chemicals ■ Pet Foods I Supplies Excellent German & American Foods 342 Jefferson, S.E. - 459-9527 ■ Grand Rapids �The Hastings Banner, Thursday. February 17, 1983_ Page 7 The days and times of Irving Charlton Irving Charlton...the boy and the man by Keith Mead Nashville Village Council approves ‘cost saving’ sewer liner by Susan Hinckley To curb ground water flow into a sanitary sewer line in the South Main Street area, the Nashville council last Thursday approved installation of an innovative new liner in the piping, instead of physically replacing the line. Approximately $44,300 liner project by Great Lake Insituform of Owosso, is an addition to a recent $90,000 sewer rehabilitation project recently completed in the village. The rehabilitation of the line approved Thursday will be paid by a grant from Farmers Home Administrations as a second phase of Nashville’s recent $4.8 million municipal sewer expansion completed last year. Gary Van Ameyde. representting the Owosso firm, explained the conce; t of In­ situform to the council. Kuffer said the liner system is ad­ vantageous "because you don’t have to dig up the street of anybody’s yard" as would be required in conventional repair of the line. Physical replacement of the line would cost slightly more than the line - an estimated $44,800 - said Kuffer, and it would take months to complete, instead of the week or less needed to install Inrituform in the 775 feet of pipe. The line will serve the vicinity of Railroad Street, crossing under Main Street and running beside the Co-op Elevator to the pumping station on the east side of the Thomapple River. Engineers did not offer a dollar figure on estimated savings, but said the village would save a “substantial” amount by not having to treat the approximately 100,000 gallons per day of ground water which now flows into the municipal system via the faulty line. A large portion of the savings will be in "wear and tear" on the pumps which move the water from the pumping station to the treatment site, said Heilman. FmHA has already approved funding for the liner project. In other business Thursday, the council: Approved a second engineering grant amendment on Nashville's recent sewer project to cover a $9,200 cost overrun to William and Works. The amount will be paid by federal and state grant monies. - Discussed proposed uses for $118,457 in federal revenue sharing funds for the 1983 fiscal year. Among uses proposed were maintenance of the municipal water tower; operational funds for Putnam Public Library; purchase of two portable police radios; and trimming of trees in the villager. A hearing on actual use of the funds will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at the Community Center, in conjunction with the council's next regular meeting. Irving Charlton was bom August 28, 1882, the only child of E. Frank and Roseanna (Althcuse) Charlton, on the 40-acre farm across the road (south) and about 20 rods east from the stone house. There were many Charltons in the area but I only knew of Ir­ ving’s uncles, Calvan, William and Clarence. 1 never saw any of them. Irving's father, Frank Charlton, was a very industrious farmei and prior to buying the farm where he later had the stone house and bam built, he and Mrs. Charlton had lived on and worked the farm across from the Lakeview schoolhouse. The schoolhouse was built in 1902. They bought the farm where the stone house now is from the Andrew Shaffhauser family in 1904 or 1905 end Irving grew up in the Lakeview area. His boyhood was spent as most normal boys in those times, however, he always was mechanically inclined and had a very inquiring mind and was always interested in why things were, and what controlled them. He loved to fish and tramp in the woods and enjoyed nature and all the birds and animals. He was always an ardent collector of Indian relics even as a boy. I have school rolls kindly loaned me by Mrs. Ruth (Cogswell) Varney of what was then known as District No. 7 Castleton Twp. School, Martin Corners, on East State Road. The years 1894 to 1897 show that Irving Charlton, along with 107 other pupils, at­ tended there. B. D. Wotring was the teacher. He later had a drugstore in Nashville. In the school years of 1897-1900, there were 106 pupils attending. Burton A. Perry was the teacher. Mr. Perry later became Dr. Perry, a well-known local veterinarian for many years. (Robert Martin married June Perry, Dr. Perry’s sister.) Irving Charlton attended Martin school from Sept. 1889 to June 1898. On June 19,1898, tragedy struck the Charlton family. As Ir­ ving and his uncle, Clarence Charlton, were trying to cover a haystack on the Charlton farm before an electrical storm, lightning struck and killed Irving’s Uncle Clarence. It was certainly a tragic thing for a 16-vear-old boy to have to witness. Those who knew said Irving did all that could be done and he tried to revive him and covered him with moist soil but to no avail. Clarence was 24 years old. When Irving was a boy, he was always rigging up some machine to be run by a windmill or other contrivance. He was always a mechanic. In those days, there was much work done in the woods in the win­ tertime. They would cut wood and haul it to Hastings on bob sleighs. Irving told of having an old relative staying with them who always had to have some kind of tonic to take everyday. She sent the bottle to be taken to town by Irving and a cousin while delivering a load of wood. However, those boys filled it with rainwater from a hallow in a stump in the woods, as it was the same color as the tonic. The old lady took it a spoonful at a time and never knew the difference. Irving said it probably did her as much good as that from the drugstore and cost a lot less. Yes, Irving had a good sense of humor and enjoyed a good joke or trick. As Lakeview, Hastings and Castleton Twp. fractional district school did not exist prior to 1900, I am enclosing an interesting article written and read in September 1926 by Mrs. William Irene (Gillespie) Cogswell. Irving spoke of having taught country school for two weeks while yet going to high school. Maybe that was the start of his decision to go to college and become a college professor later. The little hand bell written about belonged to Irving’s mother, Rose Charlton, as Vena Welch wrote me about in 1967. stayed by the school for three years. During Miss Welch’s time in the district, the new schoolhouse was built and moved into Some of the pictures and Old Glory that decorate the walls today were efforts of ner hands. Of the first 13 who attended school here, three have already answered the call, “Come Home", and the rest are all married, except two. They now live many miles apart,, only one still living in the district. Eighteen teachers have taught here. Time has made many changes in school, as well as community, and we wonder, will there be as great a change in the next quarter of a century? We are glad that schools have improved and that our children enjoy them, and hope they may always be blessed with the same opportunity of learning. Miss Shaffhauser taught a prayer that all repeated together in the morning exercises, as follows: And now before we work today, We must not forget to pray To God, who has kept us through the night And brought us to the morning light. Help us, Lord, to love thee more Than we ever loved before. Irving Charlton with his parents, Frank and Roseanna. Irving attended Hastings High from September 1898 until June 1901,11 grades. He usually drove a horse and buggy in fall and spring but used a horse and cutter when snow was on the roads. The horse was stabled near the school, which was rented. After high school, Irving wanted to go to Michigan State Agricultural College in East Lansing but his father, Frank Charlton (the old man as Irving said), told him, “I can teach you all you need to know about agriculture right here." But as time passed, Irving said, “I was Lakeview. 25 Years Ago plowing in a field north of the barn and going September 2, 1901, 25 years ago, the first around and around it following a team of session of school was held in Hastings and horses and I thought there must be a better Castleton Fractional District No. 2, later future than this." He unhooked the team named Lakeview. from the plow and took them to the bam and Thirteen scholars answered the roll call unharnessed them and went to the house to that fair September morn with Miss Ella see his mother and asked her if she would Shaffhauser as teacher, whose home then loan him some money to start going to was where Mr. Frank Charlton now lives. college. We did not have this beautiful school room Mrs. Charlton gave him $300 and he went to as it is today, but the east part of the house East Lansing and enrolled. Irving always opposite Wm. Gillespie’s home, with a few spoke well of his mother and how good a cook chairs and the stand now used for the water she was and how hard she worked. pail was the teacher’s desk. The little hand _________________________________ _„ to . His father later was very proud of him and bell that is still around called the scholars order. Miss Shaffhauser only taugut one' 'approved of his decision. He attended 19021908 month when she was called to other work. In later years, many knowing how he lived Irving Charlton, who at that time was at­ and his aversion to washing dishes, he said, tending high school, supplied for two weeks "I washed enough dishes while going to when Miss Cassady was engaged to teach, college to last me a lifetime.’’ but only taught the remainder of the fall I have here a letter written by Mrs. Vena term. Harry Muntin taught the winter term, Welch Bollinger in February 1967 from Deer then decided to get married, and left us Creek, Ill., she then being 84 years old. She without a teacher again. Still another was was the teacher mentioned in Mrs. hired, this time it was Vena Welch, who Cogswell’s reading she gave in 1926. She had read clippings from the Banner sent her by Mrs. Clara Gillespie of Hastings who had Red Cross blood drive set March 1 The next Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Hastings Manufacturing Co. on March 1 from 11 a.m. to 4:45p.m. In order to avoid prolonged waiting, organizers suggest persons come anytime from 11 to 1 p.m. or 3 to 4:45 p.m., if possible. Lots of blood donors are needed so please plan on coming. There will also be a CPR class in March and in April at the Red Cross office The dates are: March 10,17, 24 and April 7,14,21, at 7 to 10 p.m. The charge is $3.50. To register, call 945-2566 or 945-9882. Appeals court rejects appeal on penalty cut An argument that the felony statue for larceny should be adjusted downward to account for inflation was firmly rejected Tuesday by the Michigan Court of Appeals, in the case of a Hastings man found guilty in 1981 of larceny over $100. Charles Stiles, in representing Alvin Hord of Hastings, argued that inflation has Hastings destroyed the $100 dividing line between "simple" and “grand larceny”. woman earns The old $50 border between the two crimes college honor was changed in 1957 to $100. “You know what has happened to the dollar since then," Janice K. Barry, daughter argued Stiles. of Mr. and Mrs. David Horn received a 2-to-7>4 year sentence in Barry, S. Charlton Park Rd., May, 1981 for larceny over $100, and of being has been named to the an habitual offender. honors list at Macomb Stiles argued that if Horn had been found College in Detroit with a 4.00 guilty of larceny under $100, a misdemeanor, grade point average. he’d have faced only 90 days in jail, and could To qualify for honors, the not have been charged as an habitual student must carry at least ofender. 12 credit hours. Janice is a junior study business. Larceny over $100 is a felony carrying up to five years in prison. The three-judge appeals court panel Right to Life rejected Hom’s argument in a twofilm to play paragraph decision. “We are sure that, when the present on Feb. 20 provision was enacted, the legislature was The Barry County Right to aware of the possibility that inflation and Life will be showing the film deflation would affect the value erf money," "A Matter of Choice’’ wrote the judges? Sunday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. at “We think it clear that the legislature the Grace Wesleyan Qiurch, intended the $100 standard to govern, 1302 S. Hanover, in Hastings. regardless of changes in the value of the Public is invited. dollar,” the court said. corresponded with her all the years since she lived in this area. The clipping dealt with the walnut tree episode on the park which I wrote in the Banner about in 1967. Mrs. Vena Welch Bollinger wrote in her letter that the little hand bell used in that first Lakeview school was Mrs. Rose Charlton's and probably now in the museum. She knew Mrs. Charlton well and had visited there many times. She remembers Frank Charlton taking her across Thor­ napple Lake by horse and bobsled to catch a train to Nashville on Friday afternoons, when the lake was frozen over. Mrs. Welch’s maiden name was Welch also and she later married an August Bollinger. They had a son; both father and son died in 1955. She was over at the park and saw Irving in 1955 for the last time. In 1902 to 1908, Irving, while attending Michigan State Agricultural College, did not want to take R.O.T.C. and do all the drilling and marching so he took up college wrestling. He said, “I was never an out­ standing champion but got along quite well and enjoyed doing iL” He told of having to prop up his chin with books on his desk to study after a workout in the ring or on the mat, as he said they worked on your neck a lot of the time and it would be so iame and sore he could hardly hold it up. He was. even when I first knew him' in his mid-50s, a very powerfully built, stocky man and could lift a tremendous load. He was always a. football and baseball fan but said little about his playing earlier. Mrs. Vena Welch Bollinger mentioned in her letter about Irving wanting to take a trip to Yellowstone Park during college vacation. His mother sent him $300 and he hitchhiked out there and sent home a picture of himself with long whiskers, a bundle on a stick, by a stick fire roasting a piece of salt pork. Mrs. Bollinger said he was a pill. When Irving was home during a Christmas holiday vacation, he built an ice boat with a sail and mast. It was down in the barn overhead until be moved to the park in 1950 and is probably in the park now. He and neighbors had a lot of fun on Thomapple Lake with IL In about 1902, a large dredge and equip­ ment (steam boiler engine, etc.) were unloaded from a freight train at Morgan and drawn by teams of horses down to Thor­ napple Lake. It was then assembled and used to dredge Mud Creek at the northeast end of the lake, nearly to the road east of Wellman school (which enters the lake on the nor­ theast end) and dredged nearly to Bayne Road or Rowladers bridge. One can still see the mounds of earth along the creek, and how it was straightened out. Today much of the old creek bed can be seen as stagnant back­ water. That was 80 years ago. The old timers, among them my father, Edwin Mead, saw it work. It was a huge barge and the crew ate and slept aboard it and worked it 24 hours a day. Arch Graves, bom in 1856 (and in 1956 rode in the Hastings parade as centarion), carried my father across the swamp to Mud Lake to see it My father said he was four years old at the time so it would be 1902. Later there was talk of dredging the river and lowering the lake but of course lake property owners did not want that so it did not go through. However, Ir­ ving, hearing about it, wanted to get the right to buy “the island" on the northeast end of the lake if it was dredged, but it was noL That old huge dredge was a great sight as the farmers would watch it digging up muck and soil, and they said pulling up logs, stumps and quite large trees. It was dredged to drain more lowland to be farmed, however, today there is very little current and the creek and Mud Lake are getting filled with silt again, 80 years later. Remember what happened to farm prices the last two years? The same thing is happening again. DON’T LET YOUR PROFITS GO DOWN THE DRAIN ! There is something you can do about it. Learn how to maximize your profits through the selective hedging technique. Come to the: FARM MARKETING & HEDGING SEMINAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2nd, 7:00 P.M. at the KALAMAZOO COUNTY CENTER BUILDING Get these special reports, just for attending: » 1. Computer Analysis of Your Farm, for Grain or Livestock. 2. Complete Hedge Data Packet. 3. Strategy for Selective Hedging, to Lock in Profits while Not Limiting Profits. Call 383-9192 now to reserve your seat and your special reports. Husbands and Wives are encouraged to attend. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Sponsored by GILMORE JEWELERS Pays the Highest Prices for... FIRST NATIONAL BANK A HIST 111 AMIIKA kA MX GOLD and SILVER Turn your old jurolry into CASH! Ph. 945-9572 102HwttoiI S1‘ Radio /haek [COMPUTER CENTERJ ' agcouuooi’its mcaK ESTABLISHED IN 19S0 ' �Page 8. Thursday. February 17 1983. The Hastings Bonner Barry County Board of Commissioners FEBRUARY 8. 1983 -r- FORENOON The legulor meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners war called to order February 8 1983 , 9:30 o.m. by Chairman Paul Kiel. Roll call taken, seven (7) members present. Coleman. Gor­ don. Hammond. Hoore. Kiel. Landon. McKelvey. At the beginning of the meeting all present stood ond pledged allegiance to the Flog. Moved by McKelvey, support by London to ap­ prove the January 25, 1983 minutes os corrected. Motion carried. AAoved by Landon, support by Hammond Io approve the Agenda as printed. Motion carried. Various correspondence was read to the Board by Chairman Kiel. Moved by Coleman, support by Gordon to file all correspondence. Motion carried. Limited public comment was heard at this time. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon to con­ tinue to publish rhe Board of Commissioners min­ utes in the Hastings Bonner, as has been done in the past. Motion carried. John Ainslie, Equalization Director, appeared before the Board with the 1983 Equalization Depart­ ment assessment base report. Moved by Hoare. support by Coleman that P Richard Dean and Kenneth Rodont be appointed to the Transportation Committee as citizen members, two year term, to expire December 31. 1985. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond to ac­ cept ond publish the schedule for committee meet­ ings. noting that these meetings will only be held when there is business to conduct. Motion carried. Dick Engel. Animal Control Officer, appeared be­ fore the Board in reference problems with one of the animal control trucks. Moved by Hammond, support by Landon to re­ ceive the Animal Shelter report ond place it on file. Motion carried. Moved by Hammond, support by London that the question of the need for a truck for the Animal Shelter be referred to the Finance Committee, due to the fact that the Finance Committee is currently discussing a capital outlay budget. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond to approve the Miscellaneous Claims. $38,508.92. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. 1 Hostings Office Supply......... 2 Felpausch................................ 3 The freeport News................ 4 Doubleday Bros. & Co............. 5 University of Michigan......... 6 Lawyers Co-operative Pub... 7 Caiioghoni Company............ 8 Eastman Kodak Company.... 9 Mich Assoc, of Counties.... 10 The Hastings Bonner.............. 11 Eft B Lacki Key..................... 12 Ms. Cindy Williamson............ 13 Jeon E. Ingram & Assoc.......... 14 Gaye Simmons ..................... 15 Thomas A. Shirts..................... 16 Thomas A. Shirts..................... 17C.M. Schrier, M.D................... 18 David.H. Tripp....................... 19 Charles R. Stiles..................... 20 Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Etc. ... 21 Siegel. Hudson. Gee, Etc. ... 22 Dimmers & McPhillips............ 23 Judy H. Hughes....................... 24 Target Information................ 25 Hostings Press, Inc................. 26 Pengod..................................... 27 John?. Huntley....................... 28 Russell W.VonderWier......... 29 Dennis S. Chose..................... 30 Depot Low Offices................... 31 Reisterer & Voshell................ 32 Miriam E. White..................... 33 Lindo R. Nida.......................... 34 Richard N. Loughrin................ 35 David Holey............................ 36 Robert Chamberlain.............. 37 Richardson Bus. Mach............ 30 Ace Hardware.......................... 39 lean Bowers. Treasurer .... 40 United County Officers......... 41 NCR Corporation..................... 42 Standard Register Co.............. 43 JohnM. Ainslie..................... 44 Cindy Allerding....................... 45 Mark Haines............................ 46 Blaine M. McLeod................... 47 Mid-Michigan Chapter IAA0 . 48 State of Mir igon................... 49 Doane-Western. Inc............... 50 The Property Tom Co............... 52 Fidelity Products Co................ 52 Neil's Printing & Copy............ 53 Pros. Attys. Assoc, of Mich.. 54 Edward W. Sparrow Hasp.... 55 Allan C. VonderLoon.............. 56 Ide.......................................... 57 Shepard's/McGraw-Hill.......... 58 Executive Reports Corp.......... 59 Pitney Bowes.......................... 60 Howard J. Ferris..................... 61 Elsie 8. Furrow....................... 62 Doris Martin............................ 63 Karolyn Blocher..................... 64 American Chemical Supply... 65 AAA Sanitary Supply Co.......... 66 Cadillac Overall Supply......... 67 Gambles 5759 ..................... 68 Viking Fire Protection............ 69 Barry Courtly Lumber............ 70 Welton's Inc............................. 71 Hollifox's Snow Removal.... 72 Rod Newton............................ 73 Michigan Company, Inc.......... 74 Audrey Burdick ..................... 75 Xerox Corporation................. 76 Quimby-Wolstrom Paper .... 77 Cappon Oil Company.............. 78 Miller, Johnson. Snell............ 79 Hastings Wrecker Service ... 80 Todd Automotive, Inc............. 81 Certified Laboratories............ 82 Griffin Pest Control................ 83 Nve Uniform Company............ 84 Purity Cylinder Gases............ 85 E & B Lock & Key..................... 86 Barry County Sheriff.............. 87 James Hogan, M.D................. 88 Fred L. Wedefcing, M.D.......... 89 James E. Atkirt-on. M.D......... tatChMitatlM 679.97 679.97 21.53 • 21.53 1.588.98 1,588.98 349.64 349.64 45.00 45.00 61.75 61 75 65.25 65.25 199.20 B9.20 3,800.00 3.800.00 349.98 349.98 65.20 65.20 57.42 57.42 25.15 25.15 1,025.20 1.025.20 294.50 294.50 142.68 142.68 360.00 360.00 709.93 709.93 1.250 00 1,250.00 250.00 250.00 600.00 600.00 902.50 902.50 118.60 118.60 35.35 35.35 494.87 494 87 26.02 26.02 150.00 150 00i 60.00 60.00i 106.83 106 83 963.00 963.00i 52.50 52.50i 59.50i 59.50 4.00 4.00i 92.10 92.10I 150.42 150.42 113.94 113.94 27.97 27.97 50.00 50.00 65.00 65.00 4,702.35 4,072.35 -131110 131.10 20.86 20.86 4.88 4.88 15.84 15.84 46.29 46.29 20.00 20.00 6.00 6.00 19.95 19.95 30.00 30.00 158.04 153.04 66.50 66.50 500.00 500.00 30.00 30.00 98.90 98.90 165.00 165.00 139.93 139.93 101.00 101.00 471.00 471.00 209.95 209.95 268.07 268.07 5.75 20.25 20.25 66.00 66.00 152.00 152.00 57.00 57.00 25.02 25.02 200.00 200.00 16.79 16.79 89.50 89.50 35.00 35.00 16.50 16.50 171.79 171.79 65.40 5B.0B 611.36 611.36 673.50 673.50 978.00 1008.00 4.003.72 4.003.72 15.00 15.00 74.19 74.19 182.75 182.75 24.00 24.00 28.90 28.90 31.84 31.84 40.42 40.42 9.48 127.00 127.00 25.00 25.00 28.70 28.70 309.00 604.00 300.00 600.00 333.02 157.86 174.90 37.29 24.65 14.00 3.512.50 100.00 72.76 57 84 26.98 37.35 3.95 35.00 54.21 18.45 40.18 38.34 39.72 20.52 15.00 19.20 623.86 96 00 166.50 545.00 14.00 18.00 4.00 90 Malcolm C. Young. M.D.. 91 Boder J. Cossin, M.D 92 Wilborns Funerol Home 93 Wren Funerol Home. Inc........... 94 A B. Dick Products. 95 Nocrdyk Business Fquip . FIRST DAY 97 Smith's Business Equip.............. 98 Cinder Pharmocy......... .. 9® Consumer Reports..................... 100 Coop Ext. Service..................... 101 Ideal Janitorial Service............ 102 JomceK. Hortough.................. 10-* David W. Merck........................ 105 Kathy Wolters............................ 10L Books. Etc.................................. 107 Facts on File. Inc........................ 108 Ken Bohn................................ 109 Ronald Coats............................ 110 Patricia Knox............................ Ill Woyne Pennock........................ 112 Richord 1. Scott.......................... 113 Regina Stein.............................. 114M. Kevin Woods........................ 115 The Reminder............................ 116 Total Comp Services................ 117 Borry-Ealon Dist. Health.......... 118 Radiology Assoc......................... 119 Pennock Hospital..................... 120 Nancy L. Boersma............ ... 121 Carolyn Hubbell........................ 122 Lyle Sondbrook Jr...................... 309.00 604.00 300.00 600.00 333.02 157.86 174.90 37.29 24.65 14.00 3,512 50 100.00 72.78 57.84 26.98 37.35 3.95 35.00 54.21 18.45 40.18 38.34 39 72 20.52 15.00 19.20 623.86 96.00 166.50 545.00 14.00 18.00 4.00 38,546.24 38.508.92 Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to ap­ prove the Criminal Claims, $1,958.72. “* “ ** Motion car­ ried by unanimous roll col 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Montgomery Ward................... Vander Hooning Produce......... Butternut Bread........................ Paramount Coffee Co................ Norman's Inc... ..................... Gurdon Food Service.............. Detroit Pure Milk Co................. 106.64 48.30 132.99 190.08 608.88 808.83 63 00 106.64 48.30 132.99 190.08 608.88 808.83 63.00 1,958.72 1,958.72 Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare to approve the prepaid bills. $188,370.77. Motion carried by unanimous roll cull. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond to ap­ prove the Commissioner’s payroll. $3,545.40. Roll call vote, seven (7) yeas. Coleman. Gordon. Ham­ mond, Hoare, Kiel. Landon, McKelvey. Motion car­ ried. Regular Salary CAROLYN COUIIM 3201 352.63 BERNARD NAMMOMD 3202 352.63 Comm. Expense Comm. Work TOTAL SIATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO. 18.717 Estate ol ALBERT E. FROST. DECEASED 364-24 6901 Social Security Number TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS; Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On March 3. ’983 at 9:45 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Lough­ rin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition ol Tom E. Frost requesting that Tom E. Frost be appointed Per­ sonal Representative of the estate of Albert E. Frost, de­ ceased, who lived at 5100 West State Road. Middleville. Michigan ond who died January 29. 1983; and requesting oho that the will of the Deceased doted August 26, 1982. be ad­ mitted to probate. It is further requested that the heirs at law of said de­ ceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of oil claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before April 28. 1983. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. February 10. 1983 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Show & Fisher 215 South Church Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-3495 TOM E. FROST Personal Representative By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative: 2501 Solomon Road. Middleville. Ml. 49333 (2-17) 75.00 9.66 84.66 3203 352.63 TED McKELVEY 3204 352.63 Fill KIEL 3213 352.63 RICRAID UUH0N 3214 352.63 JANES L CH DON 3217 352.63 150.00 101.89 251.89 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY 100.00 30.36 130.36 JUDITH LYNN JEFFERY. Plaintiff. 200.00 5730 257.50 2468.41 775.00 301.99 1076.99 IAEN.IMRE 100.00 70.38 170.38 IS0.00 32.20 182.20 Moved by Gordon, support by London to approve the two invoices from The Wyott Company, risk management services, $300.00 total. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare to approve the transfer of $20 000 from General Fund to Child Core Fund. Motion corr ed by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond to ap­ prove the claim of Cynthia Poll. District Court. $388.30. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Landon, support by Gordon that Walter Soya be paid for folders and hangers left in his desk. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Landon that the Commissioners go into closed session to discuss Title VII law suit. Motion carried. Board of Com- ibe regular meeting wo» reconvened al 11:10 V. Horry Adrounie. Solid Waste Chairman, ap­ peared before the Board with the Barry County Solid Waste Management Plan. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond that the Barry County Solid Waste Management Plan be received and placed on the table, to be placed on the February 22. 1983 Agendo. Roll call ve te, seven (7) yeas. Coleman. Gordon. Hammond, Hoore. Kiel, London, McKelvey. Motion carried. The Board of Commissioners expressed thanks to the Chairman. Vice-Chairman and other support personnel of the Barry County Solid Waste Com­ mittee for their many hours of work on the Sorry County Solid Waste Management Plan. Moved by Hammond support by London to recess to February 22. 1983, 9 30 a.m. or Coll of the Choir. Motion carried and meeting adjourned February 9, 1983. 11:34 a.m. LEGAL NOTICES PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE RICHARD DON JEFFERY. Defendant. ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 82-619-CK Bruce W. Gee (P-23696) Attorney for Plaintiff. At a session of said Court held in the Circuit Courtrooms in the City of Hastings. Michigan, this 22nd day of December. 1982. PRESENT: Honorable Hudson E. Deming. Circuit Judge. On the 22nd day of December. 1982. an action was filed by JUDITH LYNN JEFFERY. Plaintiff, against RICHARD DON JEFFERY. Defendant in this Court for en­ forcement of the property divi­ sions of a divorce decree. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. RICHARD DON JEFFERY, shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law on or before the 28th day of March. 1983. Failure to comply with this Order will result in a Judgment by Default against such Defen­ dant for relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. Hudson E. Deming. Circuit Judge. Drafted by: Bruce W. Gee (P-23696) Attorney for Plaintiff. 215 South Church Street Hastings. Ml. 49058 (2-17) BIDS WANTED ... by the City of Hastings for the sale of: 1976 Ford Granada May be seen at Hastings Fit v Station. Sealed bids are to be to the City Clerk, City Hall, by 3:00 p.m. Monday, February 28, 1983. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. SHARON VICKERY, CITY CLERK Rhoades, McKee8 Boer One Wafers Building Grand Rapids M1 49503 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of mortgage made by Frank H. Cole and Barbara M. Cole, as his wit* ond in her own right, mortgagors. ’o the Federal Land Bank of St Paul, mortgagee, dated September 27. 1979, recorded on October 9. 1979 in Liber 243 Page 398, Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such default the undersigned elec’s Io declare the entire amount ol said mort­ gage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due lor principal and interest and advances on said mortgage the sum of Two Hundred TwentyThree Thousand Fifteen and 86/100 Dollars (223.015.86). No suit or proceedings at law have been instituted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Notice is hereby g ven that by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage ar.d the statute in such cose mode and provided, and to pay such amount with interest. os provided in said mortgage, ond all legal costs, charges, and ex­ penses, including the attorney fee allowed by low, said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by sale of rhe mortgaged premises at Cublic vendue to the highest idder at the Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, on Thurs­ day. March 17, 1983 at 2:00 p.m., afternoon local time. The premises covered by said mort­ gage is situated in the County ol Barry, State of Michigan, and is described os follows, to wit: W’ASE’/a. EXCEPT the East 20 rods of the North 24 rods there­ of; The South 70 acres of the SW'/a; EXCEPT the South 258 feet of the North 772 feet of the West 210 feet thereof: all in Sec. 26; That part of the N%. Sec. 35 lying East ond North of a line beginning al the Northwest cor­ ner thereof, thence East 45 rods, thence South 120 rods, thence East 54 rods, thence South to the section centerline, EXCEPTING therefrom, however, the North 1,340 feet of the East 388 feet thereof, and also EXCEPT therefrom a parcel of land 12 rods by 12 rods abut­ ting on Strickland Rood, the West line of which is 35 rods East of the North ond South section centerline; Also EXCEPT therefrom the West 653 feet of the East 733 feet of the South 380 feet of theNW'Zr All in TIN, R8W. Subject to existing highways, easements and rights of way of record. The above described premises contain 349 acres, more or less. Mortgagor (Debtor) hereby fur­ ther grants tu Mortgagee (Secured Party) a security interest, as seevr/ry for the payn ent of all indebtedness of the Mortgagor (Debtor) to Mortgagee (Secured Party) In certain property generally des­ cribed as: all cattle handling systems, manure handling systems, feed storage and handling systems, milking sys­ tems, milk storing and handling systems, cleaning systems and water systems, together with replacements, additions and similar equipment hereafter ac­ quired, located on the SW% NE’4. Sec. 35, TIN. R8W. Barry County, State of Michigan. This security interest is being given pursuant to the Michigan Uniform Commercial Code to secure the above described items. In case of default, the Mortgagee (Secured Party) shall have all remedies os provided under said code and under the other terms and conditions of this mortgagee, and may proceed upon any security liened to H, either concurrently or separately, in any manner it may elect. This instrument is to be filed in the Real Estate records. Pursuant to public act 104. public acts of 1971. as amended, the redemption period shall be twelve months from the dale of the foreclosure sole, as deter­ mined under Section 3240 of said oct. being MSA 77A.3240(6). Dated: Feb.9. 1983 RHOADES. McKEE & BOER By David Blot* Business Address: One Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml. 49503 Telephone: 616-459-4527 3-10 Barry County Property Assessment Ratios for 1983 mi. mean PERSONAL K RATIO ASSYRIA...................... 40.37 RLATIMORE................. 46.59 WRIT................. A9.01 CARLTON...................... 53.71 CASTLETON................... 43.55 HASTINGS.................. 47.56 NOPE.............................. 48.13 IRVING........................... 48.95 JOHNSTOWN................. 47.49 MAPLEGROVE .............. 49.01 ORANGEVILLE...............48.14 PRAIRIEVILLE.............. 48.42 RUTLAND ................... 49.26 TMORNAPPLE.............. 48.01 WOODLAND................... 49.30 YANKEE SPRINGS.... 31.53 CITY OF HASTINGS... 0 EST. ilLT. COM. MATIO EST. HILT. IND. RATIO EST. MILT. RES. RATA EST. NOLT. ALL CLASSES 1.23854 1.07319 1.02020 .93087 1.14811 1.05130 1.03894 1.02155 1.05285 1.0202 1.03856 1.03263 1.01493 1.04148 1.01429 1.58568 0 49.13 48.13 45.16 49.13 48.90 48.59 49.13 46.59 49.13 49.13 49.13 47.52 49.07 49.13 49.13 33.01 49.26 1.01770 1.01770 1.10723 1.01770 1.02243 1.02897 1.01770 1.07326 1.01770 1.01770 1.01770 1.05230 1.01889 1.01770 1.01770 1.51448 1.01500 0 49.18 50.00 49.08 49.08 49.08 49.08 48.14 49.08 49.09 49.08 50.00 49.08 49.08 0 28.23 49.85 0 1.01870 1.00000 1.01870 1.01870 1.01870 1.01870 1.03873 1.01870 1.01864 1.01870 1.00000 1.01870 1.01870 0 1.77104 1.00296 47.33 43.39 49.63 49.49 49.91 47.51 53.14 48.71 53.27 47.88 52.78 49.47 48.91 47.90 48.31 33.37 48.59 1.05641 1.15239 1.00746 1.01035 1.00186 1.05241 .94091 1.02648 .93854 1.04428 .94733 1.01068 1.02229 1.04384 1.03498 1.49835 1.02902 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50 00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 46.66 50.00 EST. MILT. 1.00000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 ■ 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.0000 1.07157 1.00000 HV RATIO ESIMILT. — 50.00 -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0- -01.00000 -0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0n Notice required by Section 211.34 a MCL The tentative recommended equalization ratios and estimated multipliers necessary to bring all assessable property to 50% of True Cash Value as defined by Michigan Law are listed above for Barry County These average figures for each township and city are based on sale and appraisal data. These ratios and multiplying figures shall not prejudice the equalization procedures of the County Board of Commissioners or the State Tax Com- mission. Figures also include DNR Land Value changes in units having such property. If the local assessing officer changes any assessments, the ratios and factors will be changed to reflect those adjustments. JOHN M. AINSLIE Barry County Equalization Department NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Properly at 11480 South Bed ford Rood. Dowling. Michigan. WHEREAS, default has been mode in the conditions of the mortgage dated March 20 1980. executed by JACK L. McCARTY and LINDA McCARTY. husband and wife, as Mortgagors to UNITED STATES LUMBER COM PANY, a Michigan Corporation, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on March 25. 1980. in Liber 244 on pege 977 said mortgage being that of c purchasers' interest in that cer­ tain second land contract doted April 12. 1977. a memorandum of said second land contract which was recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on January 7. 1982. in Liber 404 on page 34. said second land con­ tract executed by Thaddeus Stampfler and Geraldine Stompfler. husband and wife, as Vendors, and by Jack L. McCarty and Linda McCarty, husband and wife, os Purchas­ said land contract which is in tum subject to the vendor's interest in that certain first land contract dated April 1. 1976. said vendor's interest which was assigned to Inez L. McCarty by assignment from decedent's estate dated April 29. 1982. recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 405 on page 344. said first land con­ tract which was executed by Harvey F. McCarty, as Vendor, and Thaddeus Stompfler and Geraldine Stampfler. husbond and wife, os purchasers. The amount claimed due on the date hereof is the sum of $18,546.04. NOTICE IS THEREFORE. GIVEN that pursuant to statute and the provisions of said mortgage, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the premises des­ cribed therem. at public auction, held at the Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, that being tho place of holding Circuit Court in the County, on Thursday, March 17. 1983, at 1:00 p.m. The length of the redemption period after sole will be six months. The premises which will be sold are situated in the Town­ ship of Johnstown, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows: Part of the Northwest one-quar ­ ter of Section 9, Town I North, Range 8 West, lying West of M37, described as commencing where M-37 intersects the East and West ’4 line of said Section 9 for a place of beginning, thence Northerly along M 37 950 feet, thence West 1700 feel, thence South 950 feet to the % line, thence East on the *4 line 1700 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning, including riparian rights on Mud Lake. Doted: February 17, 1983 United Stoles lumber Company. Mortgagee 401 Hamblin Avenue Battle Creek. Michigan 49017 Thomas R. Blaising Attorney for Mortgagee 707 Michigan National Bank Bldg. Bottle Creek. Ml. 49017 (3-10) ers. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 18.709 Estate of William W. Currier. Deceased. TAKE NOTICE: On February 24. 1983 at 1:00 p.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held for the appointment of Personal Representative, Fredrick A. Currier, son of the deceased, of the Estate, and Determination of Heirs. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate must be presented to Fredrick A. Currier, 9755 Bend Drive. Jension. Ml 49428. and proof (hereof, with copies of the claims, filed with the Court on or before April 21. 1983. Deceased last known address was 4690 Patterson Road, Mid­ dleville. Ml. Barry County. Ml. and his Social Security number was 372-28-6752. Dote of deceased death was 12/13/82. February 3. 1983 Fredrick A. Currier. 9755 Bend Drive. Jenison. Ml 49428 616669-9636. James H. Fisher (P26437) 500 Edward Street. Middleville. Mi 49333. 2-17 Barry County Medical Care Facility activities STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY Monday, Feb. 21 - Sing-a- long, Herb Roberts, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22 - Table games, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23 - Noon lunch music, Bea Cutler, 12; Hymn sing. Rev. Putnam, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 - Birthday party, Nash­ ville Church, 1:30 p.m.; Bible class, Lyle Karrar, 4pm.; Craft class, Sharon Payne, 7 p.m. Friday. Feb. 25 - Special music, Velma Smith t Mary Fisher. 7 p.m. Saturday. Feb. 26 - Reading time, Margaret DeMond, 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 27 - Church. Rev. Garrett, 1 p.m. Monday. Feb. 28 - Hymn sing. Otis Hermninette, 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 - Movies & popcorn. Don Williams, 7 p.m. Every weekday morning - Devotions, discussions, exercises, 9 a.m. Patients coffee break - 10 a.m. Every weekday morning & afternoon Crafts. PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE FILE NO. 18.715 Estate of ANNA ANDRUS. DECEASED 370 10-9220 Social Security Number TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in tie estate may be barred or affected by this hearing TAKE NOTICE: On March 3. 1983 at 9:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Lough­ rin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Clifford Andrus requesting that Clifford Andrus be appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Anna Andrus, deceas­ ed. who lived al 5090 N. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan, and Barry County Medical Care Facility. 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings. Michigan and who died January 25. 1983: and requesting alto that the will of the Deceased dated March 6. 1968. be admitted to Probate. It is further requested that said personal representative be required to furnish but a nominal bond and that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before April 28. 1983. Notice is further Siven that the estate will then e assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. February 10. 1983 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) Siegel, Hudson. Gee, Shaw A Fisher 215 South Church Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616)945-3495 CLIFFORD ANDRUS Personal Representative BY: Richard J. Hudson Address of Pc -tonal Representative: 4880 North Andrus Road. Hostings, Michigan 49058 (2-17) STATE OFMICHGIAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 18.719 Estate of Clifford J. Phillips, Deceased. Social Security Num­ ber 385-10-0421. TAKE NOTICE; On March 3. 1983 at 10:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the Petition of John Henry Benoit a/k/a Sherman John Benoit, for appointment of a fiduciary ond for a determin­ ation of heirs. Creditors of the deceased or* notified that all claims against the Estate must be presented to JOHN HENRY BENOIT, a/k/a Sherman John Benoit, 6166 S. 44th Street, Climax, Ml 49034. and proof thereof, with o copy of the claim, filed with the Pro­ bate Court on or before Moy 3. 1983. Notice is further given that the Estato will be thereupon assigned Io persons appearing of record entitled thereto. February 10, 1983 John Henry Benoit a/k/a Sherman John Benoit. 6166 S. 44th St.. Climax. Ml 49034. Edna Baddy (PI0920) 206 South Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 616/945-5962. 2-17 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT PUBLICATION NOTICE OF HEAftMG File No. 18.467 Estate of LELAND ENZ. deceased. TAKE NOTICE: On March 10. 1983 at 11:00 a.m. In the pro­ bate courtroom, Hastings. Mich­ igan. before Hon. RICHARD LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the pet­ ition of Carol F. Enz, Persona! Representative, for allowance of her annual account and contin­ uation of her Letters of Author­ ity. February 11, 1983. Carol F. Enz. 237 S. Main St., Woodland. Ml 48897. 367-2534. James K. Nichols (P22831), 215 W. Main Street, Ionia. Mich. 48846(616)527-0100. 2-17 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage mode the 15th day of Sept­ ember 1978, by Craig E. Gay and Rosa S. Gay. husband and wile: os mortgagors, to the United States of America, os mortgagee, ond recorded on September 15. 1978. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Liber 238 of mortgages on pages 196-199; on which mort­ gage ’here is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dote of this Notice Twenty One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty One and 08/100 Dollars ($21,951.08) principal and One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Two and 24/Ito Do11 ar* ($1,252.24) Inter­ est: no suit or proceeding at lav/ or in equity having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, ond the power of sole contained in said mort­ gage having become operative by reason of such default; PUBLICATION OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF MICHIGAN - The Pro­ bate Court for the County of Barry Estate of JULIE ANN PRYZYNSKI. Deceased TAKE NOTICE: Creditors of Julie Ann Pryzyski. Deceased, who resided at 611 Gaskill. Ho: tings. Michigan, are notified that all claims against the dece­ dent's estate are barred against the estate, the Independent Personal Representative, and the heirs and the devisees of the decedent, unless within four, (4) months after the date of publication ol this notice or four (4) months ofter the claim be­ comes due. whichever is latter, the claim is presented to the In­ dependent Personal Representative at the following address: Mr. Robert S. Pryzynski. Independent Personal Representative, c/o William S. Farr. Attorney al Law. 200 Old­ town Riverfront Building. 248 Louis Street. N.W., Grand Rapid*. Michigan 49503. Phono (616)774-8421. Dated: February 14. 1983 (2-17) NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on March 24. 1983. at 10 o'clock in the fore­ noon al the east door of the Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale ond sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amounts due ond unpaid upon said mortgage together with the legal costs and charges of sole provided by low ana in said mortgage, the lands ond premises in said mortgage men­ tioned ond described, as follows, to-wit: That property located i.< Barry County in tho State of Michian. Lol 39 of Supervisor’s Plat of the Village of Priarieville, according to 1he recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plots on page 74. Prairieville Township. Barry County, Michigan. (described os follows:) Commencing at a point 46 links West and 30 chains 81 links South of the ’/* post on the North boundary of Section 2, Town 1 North. Range 10 West, thence East 3 chains 75 links, thence South 2 rods 16% links, thence West 3 chains 75 links, thence North 2 rods 16% links to the ploce of beginning, containing 25 1/100 ol an acre, and being approximately the North % of Lot number 39 of the Supervisor's Plat of the Village of Prairieville, os recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds lor lhe County of Barry. Prairieville Townsnip. The redemption period will be six months from the ‘.oreclosure sole. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid at the foreclosure sole plus , 8% %. interest ond eny unpaid encumbrances on the property from date of sale. Dated Feb­ ruary 10. 1983. Edward A. Hoffman, Regional Attorney. United States Deportment of Agriculture. Room 2920. 230 South Dearborn Street. Chicago. Illinois 60604. Attorney for Mortgagee. For additional information please contact UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through Farmers Home Administration. Room 209, 1405 South Harrison Road. East Lansing, Michigan 48823. Mortgagee. 3-3 • NOTICE • The Hustings Area Board of Education has scheduled a special CLOSED meeting on Sunday, February 20,1983 at 3:00 p.*. ... in the Board Conference Room, Administrative Off ices, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Purpose: Employee Negotiations. JUDITH A. LENZ, SEC’Y. Hastings Area Schael District • NOTICE • The Hastings Area Board of Education has scheduled a special CLOSED meeting following their regular public meeting on ... Monday, February 21,1983. Purpose: Employee negotiations. JUDITH A. LEMZ, SECY. Hastings Area Schael District • NOTICE • PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Board of Review Meetings Notice is hereby given to oil persons liable to assessment for taxes in Prairieville Township that the assessment roll will be subject to in­ spection at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Road, in the village of Prairieville, on the following days: • MONDAY, MARCH 14: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon & 1:30 p.m. Io 4:30 p.m. • TUESDAY, MARCH 15: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon & 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Multiplier Factor: AG 1.03263 Comm: 1.05230 Ind: 1.0000 Res: 1.0000 Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, in their judgement, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. ROBERT R. RECK, Supervisor 0-3) BOARD OF REVIEW Notice of Meeting The Board of Review of the City of Hastings will meet in the City Hall daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 8, through Monday, April 4, 1983; EXCEPT: March 16 & 23, 1983 when the board will meet 3-6 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. to accommodate tax­ payers. The Board of Review will meet in the Assessors office to review the assess­ ment roll. The following is a temporary list of factors to be applied to the 1983 assessed values from the County Equalization Department. Residential Factor . 1.02902 Commercial Factor.. 1.01500 Industrial Factor...... 1.00296 Personal Factor....... 1.00000 ps.l �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, February 17, 1983 — Page 9 Lakewood eagers hang on to top Maple Valley All year games have escaped Lakewood's basketball team in the fourth quarter. But last Tuesday night the Vikings went into the fourth quarter of their game with Maple Valley with a seven-ooint lead, and finally came away with a 74-64 win. Lakewood led 4740 after three quarters and kept that lead much of the final period. Maple Valley was forced to foul but the Vikings were up to the task. They hit 11 of 15 down the stretch and the Lions could never quite climb back in the game. Randy Hazel hit four of four and finished with 10 of Lakewood’s 27 points in the period. Dave Hilley added three of four free throws and added seven key points. "They came after us and we knew we had to make the free throws and we did," said Lakewood coach Mike Maciasz. Maple Valley coach Jerry Reese, while not making excuses for his team's play, said four of his starters were not at full strength because of illness. “We just can’t seem to get healthy. We seemed to move in this game, but not like when the adrenalin is flowing," said Reese. "We just played very, very poorly.” Lakewtod has also had problems with turnovers, particularly in the last quarter, but only committed five in the last eight minutes. Lakewood only had 14 for the game including eight in the second half. “That’s great for us," said Maciasz. Both coaches note the 44-31 Lakewood rebounding advantage was a key. "Size, rebounding and field goal per­ centage: I thought those were the keys to the game. Whatever Hazel didn’t get on the boards, Hilley did," said Reese. Lakewood started the game slowly. Maple Valley grabbed a 16-12 first quarter iead. The Vikes. rallied in the next stanza and promptly led 27-23 at the half. A 2017 advantage in the third period gave Lakewood its 47-40 margin after three quarters and set the stage for the wild final period. Maciasz said his team's strategy in the game was simple. "We hit the boards hard and tried to get the ball inside to Hazel. They iust didn’t have the people to stop him," said the first-year Lakewood coach. Haze! scored 30 points in the game, 20 of those in the second half. He led the rebounders with 17. Dave Hilley added 16 points including 11 in the second half. He had nine rebounds. For Maple Valley, Mickey Mahon tossed in 22, Randy Joostberns 12 and Jeff Hamilton 10. Joostberns added 12 rebounds. Lakewood hit45 pet cent (27 of 60) from the field as compared to the Lion’s 22 of 72 (30 per cent). Three Maple Valley defenders try to steal the ball from Lakewood's Randy Hazel. (Banner photo) Regular season cage schedule winds down by Steve Vedder Lakewood's Randy Hazel (49) slides between two Maple Volley defenders in his team's 10-point win over the Lions. (Banner photo) Middleville rallies to bump off Delton eagers, 66-55, on Tuesday Middleville's basketball team overcame a four point Delton lead in the fourth quarter and continued on to knock off the Panthers 66-55 Tuesday night. The win leaves Middleville with a 13-3 record while Delton falls to 6-10. Delton led 49-45 after three periods, but the Trojans cranked up their defense in the final quarter. Thornapple Kellogg came from with five steals — three by Dave Perry — while limiting Delton to a total of six points in the final eight minutes. Meanwhile, Middleville was scoring 19 points to ice the game. “We tried to do a few things we weren't capable of doing," said Delton coach Bob Prentice of the steals. Delton’s shooters, having a good night until the final quarter, suddenly went frigid hit­ ting only three of 12 shots ' ‘They were some of the shots we wanted to take," admitted Prentice of the attempts. “All of a sudden they weren’t dropping for us. Plus Middleville started to get going." Despite the shooting problems, Prentice was pleased with the overall efforts of his team. “I think it was probably our best game of the year. It was a sound ballgame," he said, specifically mentioning his team’s season low total of 13 turnovers. Middleville coach Skip Pranger thought the game was a good one from both the teams standpoint. “I thought it was a good game to watch,” said Pranger. "Different people had good games for us which is usually .the case." Both teams had their offenses moving in the first quarter with the Trojans, despite 11 points from Delton’s Steve Tuin, holding a 1917 advantage after one period. Delton, behind a 14-13 advantage in the second quarter, cut the lead to 32-31 at the half. The Panthers pulled ahead early in the third period and outscored Middleville 18-13 in that quarter. It was all Middleville in the fourth period as six points by Dave Barry was all the Panthers could manage. Middleville's of­ fense, finally untracked by a slam dunk by Jeff Kerber, scored 19 points in the quarter.. Statistically, both teams finished with fair shooting nights. Thornapple Kellogg finished 28 of 69 (41 per cent) while Delton was 22 of 60 (37 per cent). Delton was 11 of 17 from the line and Middleville was 10 of 22. Delton outrebounded their hosts 39-29. Barry’s 33 points led Delton while Steve Tuin chipped in 16. Jim Schipper hit for a season-high 23 points for Middleville. Brian Miller added 11. Lakewood’s Seese named to coaches academic all-state team Lakewood's Kristi Seese has been named to the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (BCAM) all-state academic team. Seese, a senior on the Vikings girls basketball team last fall, has carried a fourpoint grade average through high school. She has been named Lakewood's co­ valedictorian and is planning to go into computerized accounting and hopes someday to become a certified public ac­ countant. Seese has narrowed her choice of colleges down to Ferris State, Aquinas, and Albion. During her basketball career at Lakewood, Seese was named second team all-state on the UPI team, and was a two-time all-Tri River selection. She averaged 15 points, four steals and five assists per game last season is leading Lakewood to a league championship. Seese is second on the all time Lakewood girls scoring list and is first in career steals and assists. Saxon seventh graders win basketball title on Saturday The 7th grade Saxon basketball team finished their season Saturday winning the championship game of the Pennfield tour­ nament. 38-13 over Comstock. Earlier in the week the young Hastings boys defeated Battle Creek Northwestern. 39-23 and Pennfield, 35-29 ‘.o get into the finals. The Comstock Colts were completely outclassed by the Saxons. The tough Hastings defense held them to only 5 points at half- time and 3 field goals for the entire game. Mark Matthews led the Hastings scoring with 9 points. Scott Turnbull and Mike Brown each chipped in with 7. Rob Longstreet had 5 points and contributed a fine defensive ef­ fort. Four Saxons won spots on the 7 man all tournament team picked by the Pennfield officials. Mark Matthews, Scott Weller, Mike Brown, and Ken Gee were selected. Hastings ends the season with a 12-1 record including 2 “B" game wins. Other Saxons filling out the 7th grade roster are- Mark Atkinson. ChadTolles, Tom Mathews, Jamey Adams. A.J. Wolfe, Scott Benner, Dan Pickard. Scott Kinney. Matt DeCamp. Andy Mogg, John Gergon, Tom Herbstrieth, Brian McLean and Matt Roberts. The regular season portion of the high school basketball schedule is slowly drawing to a close with only a couple of area title races still undecided. The hottest race currently can be found in the OK Blue. Hamilton is on the top looking down in that league with a 9-2 record followed very closely by Middleville (13-3 overall) and Caledonia at 8-3. The title picture will grow clearer on Friday night when either Middleville or Caledonia will turn from a contender into a pretender. Caledonia will host the Trojans on that night in a must game for both teams. Thornapple Kellogg coach Skip Pranger, whose team has all ready beaten Caledonia once this year, realizes all the cards will be on the table in each of his team’s remaining games. "We have to win them all. If we can we could still get a share of the title," he acknowledged. It’s hard to say if the schedule favors Hamilton or Middleville the rest of the way. Hamilton's remaining O-K Blue games are February 18 at home against Comstock Park. February 25 at Caledonia and March 4 at home against Lee. Middleville hosts Comstock Park on February 25 and then travels to Byron Center on March 4. The other area title race is in the Twin Valley where once-beaten Sturgis and un­ defeated Albion are fighting it out for a championship. Area basketball standings / schedule Twin Valley Albion........... Sturgis........... Coldwater... Hastings .... Marshall .... Northwest... Hillsdale .... Harper Creek 11-0 10-1 .5-6 .5-6 .5-6 .5-6 .2-9 1-10 O-K Blue Hamilton......... Middleville ... Caledonia .... Kelloggsville.. Hudsonville... Byron Center . Comstock Park Lee................... SMAA Bronson......... Springfield .. Olivet............. Pennfield.... Maple Valiey St. Philip .... Bellevue .... Tri-Rivr Greenvms... Lowell.......... Coopersville. Fremont........ Cedar Springs Lakewood... Sparta........... UPCOMING GAMES February IS Gam— Marshall at Hastings Bronson at Maple Valley Coopersville at Lakewood Delton at Kalamazoo Hackett Middleville at Caledonia February 22 Games Charlotte at Lakewood LEADING SCORERS BROWN, Hastings.........15-550-36.6 HAZEL Lakewood.........15-316-21.0 BARRY. Delton............... 16-292-18.3 ■ MAHON, M.V................... 17-278-16.4 HAMILTON, M.V............ 17-261-15.4 B. MILLER, Middleville . 16-236-14.8 CORP, Lakewood........ 16-208-13.0 CHANTRENNE. Delton .16-177-11.1 TUIN, Delton................. 16-172-10.8 HARTAAAN, Hastings ..15-159-10.6 The Hastings volleyball team saw its record drop to9-11 overall and 4-8 in the Twin Valley with league losses to Harper Creek and Marshall. MarshaU, second only to powerful Sturgis in the Twin Valley race, topped the Saxons 15-10, 15-8. "We played much better against them this time as compared to last," said Hastings coach Tom Freridge. He singled out the serving of Amy Stack and Jackie Jaynes and the spiking of Missy Pennock as bright spots in the losses. The Saxons did not play well at a Saturday tournament at Belding. The team split with Potterville and East Grand Rapids and lost two to Saranac and Lakewood. Freridge said the scheduling of two matches on a Friday night, and then a Saturday morning tournament probably had something to do with the poor showing. "It's a matter of getting emotionally ready to play," said Freridge. Maple Valley still has the hottest scoring duo in the county in Mickey Mahon (16.4 points per game) and Jeff Hamilton (15.1). In another Barry County game, Cooper­ sville will be at Lakewood (6-10). The Vikings have only won two of nine Tri River games, but coach Mike Maciasz thinks his team can finish at .500 overall for the year. “We think we can do it,” said Maciasz, who told his team they will go all out the rest of the way. “We want to beat Coopersville and Cedar Springs (next Friday) because we thought we should have won those games the first time we played them." Randy Hazel is the hottest Viking at the moment as he will be coming off a 33-point night against Maple Valley. The senior center is averaging 21 points a game, second only to Brown in the county. The final game involving an area high school will be at Kalamazoo Hackett where Delton (6-10 overall, 5-6 KVA) will invade. The Panther* have lost four straight, but beat Hackett 72-66 in an earlier meeting. Delton coach Bob Prentice said that might happen again. “If we play like we did against Middleville (on Tuesday) we should have a good game against Hackett and maybe put it in the win column," he said. Wrestling Round-up Trojans take third in tough O-K Lakewood one win away from volleyball title Lakewood’s volleyball team split a pair of dual matches while taking second in the Belding tourney. The Vikings, who saw their winning streak ended at 13, beat Sparta 15-7. 15-2, but lost to Mason 15-4, 15-5. In the Belding tourney the Vikes beat East Grand Rapids and Hastings twice while splitting with Potterville and Saranac. Lakewood then beat Rockford in the semi­ finals, but lost to Saranac in the finals. Lakewood trailed Potterville 11-3 in a must match for the Vikes before rallying. Carrie Price served eight straight points to tie the game, and Michelle Berenwald served three of the last four. Lakewood has a chance to clinch a tie for the Tri-River league crown with a win over Lowell on February 17. If the team losses that match they must beat Greenville on Parent's Night on February 24. Lakewood is now 15-6 overall and 4-0 in the league. Hastings at Gull Lake Lowell at Middleville Saxon spikers lose two league duals There is another red-hot race in that league for third place where Hastings, Coldwater, Marshall and Jackson Northwest all have 5-6 records. Hastings (7-8 overall) will host Marshall this Friday in a game that will somewhat clear the muddy situation. The Saxoiu and Redskins both are playing good basketball after slugging their respective ways through the difficult parts of their schedules. Saxon coach Denny O'Mara said his team would very much like to finish third in the Twin Valley. “We’re playing better basketball right now, and we want to finish above .500," he said. “Whatever comes after that we’ll take." Mark Brown is still carrying the team with his lofty 36.6 scoring average, but has received help of late from Bruce Hartman (30 points against Hillsdale and Northwest) and Steve Conner (16 against Northwest). Maple Valley (5-12 overall, 3-6 league) will have its hands full when they entertain Southern Michigan Athletic Association leader Bronson on Friday night. The Lions had won a pair of games over Bellevue and Potterville last week, but have since fallen to Springfield and Lakewood. Trojans volleyball team wins second Middleville’s volleyball team upped its record to 1-3 in the O-K Blue and 2-13 overall with a recent win over Kelloggsville. The Trojans beat the Rockets 15-5,15-10. In other recent Thomapple Kellogg matches Ute team lost to Hamilton 15-1, 15-5 and Lakewood 15-2, 15-11. Trojan coach John Greenman said his team came out fired up against Kelloggsville. "They came out very, very confident," said Greenman. "We played well. We have a positive attitude and we were ready to play." Chris Perry served nine points the first game and six the second for Middleville. Jane Bryans had four assists and six points, while Jenni Bartlett and Dawn Polen had two kills, and Perry one. Greenman said his team has trouble in each of the first games against Lakewood and Hamilton. "We were ready in the fiist games.” said Greenman. "but we just had a lack of communication. I think we lost to some good teams, though." Chris Perry and Dawn Polen has two kills and two blocks in the matches, and Bryans had 10 service points. The O-K Blue wrestling meet, held on Saturday, brought together several of the top teams in the state, and when it was all over Middleville had surprised a number of “experts" with a third place finish. Kelloggsville won tie meet with 125.5 points followed by Hamilton with 125.5. Middleville finished with 113.5 points. The third place finish was nothing at which to sneeze. Lehman called the O-K Blue this year the toughest he’s ever seen. "Our league is tough," sard Lehman. “Overall this is the best its been. There have been better Individual teams, but never the overall strength. “I thought our kids wrestled really good. I was very pleased." Middleville's Marty Sinke closed out an outstanding O-K Blue career with a cham­ pionship in the 112 pound class. Sinke now has a 35-0 record this season, and a 145-9 career mark. The 112-pound class was perhaps the toughest in the O-K Blue meet At the seeding meeting the five boys put up for seeding had a combined 145-16 record. Three of them were regional placers last year. Chris Yonker at 155 and Nathan Briggs at 185 each took second places for Thornapple Kellogg. Third places were notched by the Trojans’ Terry Sensiba (126), Randy Winchester (145), Mark Lloyd (198) and Jeff Wohlford (heavyweight). Jack Posthumus (98) captured a fourth place for Middleville. Lakewood finishes sixth at meet Sparta won its fourth straight Tri River wrestling championship on Saturday while Lakewood finished sixth. Sparta won the meet with 160 points while Lakewood, behind a second, cne third and three fourths, had 58 points. Royal Ainsworth finished second for the Vikes in the 132-pound class. Ainsworth, only a freshman, was pinned by Tony Hoover of Lowell in the finals. Ainsworth has a 22-8 record this season. Heavyweight Tim Meyers finished third while Rus*.- Jackson (98), Greg Elliot (126) and Mike ‘leyers (185) each took fourth places. Lakewood coach Gary Kimble said his young wrestlers didn’t do all that badly at the meet. "Eliot and (Mike) Meyers weren’t seeded and they took fourths," said Kimble. ’ Z thought they wrestled exceptionally well." The team, with only one senior in the lineup, finished the dual meet portion of the season with a 3-16 (1-5) league mark. Maple Valley fifth at SMAA meet Maple Valley’s wrestling team finished fifth in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association wrestling meet Saturday at Springfield. Bronson won the meet with 176 points while the Lions tallied 67 points. Dennis Gardner won the 145-pound weight class for Maple Valley. Gardner, now 21-5 for the season, won two matches on his way to the individual title. Other Lions placers were Lane Brumm with a second at 112, while Ken Trumble at 98, Tom O'Brien at 105, Steve Cardenas at 138, and Pat Resseguie at heavyweight took fourths. "I thought we wrestled the best we had all year," said Lion coach Chris Ricketts. “It a was tough, physical meet We lost two matches in overtime. “When it comes to experience we just don’t have it yet." Hastings team takes seventh The Hastings wrestling team finished seventh in the Twin Valley meet on Satur­ day. Jacksen Northwest won the mejt with 186 points. The Mounties were followed by Sturgis (159.5 points). Harper Creek (148), Hillsdale (124), Marshall (130.5), Coldwater (50.5), Hastings (43), and Albion (22.5). “We had an off day," said Hastings coach Dave Furrow of his team. "Our conference was extremely tough this year. There were eight undefeated wrestlers, the most I have ever seen in one tournament." Jess Reaser (155-pound weight class) won three of four matches to take a third in the tourney while Hutch Clasen (126) split four matches to take a fourth. Bill Madden, Wade Endsley, Bill Pelfrey, Bob Forbes, Lyle Gross, Bert Calvery, Mark Case and Jon Douglas each won one match for Hastings. �The Hastings Bonner, Thursday, February 17, 1983 — Page 10 ---------------- Athletic Profile-------------- Saxon player realizes role on team by Steve Vedder Alumni W Club President Dove Phlonski gives Lew Long his award. Lew Lang Alumni “W” Club “Man of the Year” Lew Lang, who has served 36 years as a teacher, coach and administrator ip the Hastings School system, received Western Michigan University's 1983 Alumni “W” Club “man of the year” award recently in Kalamazoo. Lang, a native of Kalamazoo, earned five basketball letters at Western from 1943-47 and also lettered in football in 1942. He captained the 1944 Bronco cage squad that was rated No. 4 nationally and lost to just one collegiate opponent, Temple Laiversity, during a 15-4 campaign. In Hastings, Lang served as basketball coach for 17 years, baseball mentor for 16 and football assistant for 10. In 1970, he developed plans for that community’s new 1,600-pupil high school. He will retire on July 1. Lang received the award Saturday (Feb. 12) in conjunction with the WMU-Ball Slate basketball game. The light-haired youngster with the glasses can be found perched in the same spot each Tuesday and Friday night. He sits there at the end of the bench staring intently at the end-to-end action on the basketball court — no doubt wishing he could be more of a part of it. Unfortunately for him, however, Joe) Christensen probably won’t see a whole lot of action unless his Hastings teammates get blown out, or do some blowing out of their own. Christensen, junior point guard on the Saxon basketball team, is one of those basketball players who doesn’t average a great deal of playing time each game, but who is still a member of the team none-theless. His story consists of having to endure long practice sessions only to see precious little playing time in the actual games. It isn’t an easy thing for anybody to have to do. Especially if the boy is a competitor — which most good athletes are. But Joel Christensen does it game in and game out...without any complaining. Christensen acknowledges there are in­ stances when the lack of playing time is especially difficult to handle. “Yeah, it's hard to handle sometimes," admitted Christensen as he sat on a bench before a recent Saxon basketball practice. "Sometimes if the team is losing by 30 points or something you feel a little disgraceful if you aren’t playing. “But I know the seniors usually play ahead 'juniors, and I don’t have any problem with that. I’d like to play more sure, but I can’t say I should be. There are a lot of people ahead of me.” Christensen, very articulate and mature for his age, has only seen action in a little over half of the Saxon games. Basketball is the only sport in which he sees limited playing time, though Christensen will be captain of next year’s football team and was a second team all­ Twin Valley selection last season. Last spring he was captain of the jayvee baseball team while batting .340. Hastings basketball coach Denny O'Mara says Joel’s role on the basketball team is to practice hard, making the people ahead of him play better. O’Mara realizes the type of thankless role Christensen is asked to play is a difficult one. “He does a real good job in that role," says O Mara. “Like all kids who don’t get to play a whole lot, all they can do is practice hard. "If they do a good job of doing that, the people ahead of him will play better, and all the time it’s helping them too." O Mara realizes it's not realistic to assume the people who sit on the bench can keep track of every little facit of the game, but he does say Joel is one person who is always ready to play. “That’s one of his strong suits." says O'Mara. "Joel is always aware of what goes on. You don’t have to tell him something more than once. He's extremely dependable in getting things done." Probably the hardest time for Christensen to have had to sit was during the team’s fivegame losing streak curing the middle of January. He recalls everybody on the bench tried their best to pick the team up. "For a while during that streak tne team was our only fans." he says. “We tried to support the people who were playing. We watched as a team." Joel admits the thought has occurred to him he might not even get to play next year as a senior. But, like everything else this year, he’ll try to take that in stride. He simply says, "If I do get beat out I’ll just have to work harder to get my position back."- Words to the “Y’s” YMCA-YOUTH COUNCIL SATURDAY BASKETBALL Game 1*650115 for Feb. 12. David Storms Se venth-Eighth Grade Boys’ Intramural Basketball - Starting Monday, Feb. 21 and continuing every Monday and Wednesday until March 30. the YMCA-Yoiilh Council will be offering a seventh-eighth grade in­ tramural basketball program after school. Any seventh or eighth grade boy is eligible to play The cost for this program is $5.00. To participate, players must pick up a registration form in the junior high office and return it and the fee to the office by Feb. 16. Teams wili be posted on Feb. 18. Seventh-Eighth Grade Girls’ Intramural Volleyball - For seventh and eighth grade girls, the YMCA will be starting an in­ tramural volleyball program. It will be held every Monday, starting Feb. 21, and will run until March 28. The program will be held in the west gym from 2:30 p.m. to4 p.m. To participate, players must pick up a registration form in the junior high office and return it there with a $45 fee by Feb. 16. Teams will be formed the first day. W LT 7ih-8th Grade Boys Lakers 4 0 0 Celtics 3 1 0 Pistons 1 3 0 76’ers 0 4 0 Lakers won by forfeit to 76’ers, Celtics 48 vs. Pistons 28. 5th-6th Grade Boys Spartans 4 0 0 Georgetown 3 1 0 Michigan 1 3 0 Virginia 0 4 0 Spartans 16 vs. Virginia 6, Georgetown 29 vs. Michigan 21. 4th Grade Boys 76’ers 4 0 Lakers 2 2 Celtics 2 2 Rockets 0 4 76’ers 14 vs. Lakers 12, Celtics won by forfeit over Rockets. 3rd Grade Boys Pistons 2 0 0 Lakers 2 0 0 Bucks 0 2 0 76’ers 0 2 0 Pistons 18 vs. 76’ers 0, Bucks 14 vs. Lakers 16. 6th-Sth Grade Girls No Names 2 0 Tootsies 1 1 ET’s 1 1 Unknowns 0 2 4th-Sth Grade Giris Garfields 2 1 1 Jets 2 1 1 Wolverines 1 1 2 Globetrotters 0 2 2 Garfields 8 vs. Jets 10, Wolverines 6 vs. Globetrotters 4. 2nd-3rd Grade Girls Notre Dame 3 0 0 Saxons 2 1 0 Hastings i 2 0 Eagles 0 3 0 Saxons 22 vs. Eagles 12, Notre Dame 20 vs. Hastings 0. STANDINGS 9-10 Grades W L Shaefer..................................................... 5 1 Bustance................................................... 4 2 Christensen.............................................. 2 4 Armour.....................................................1 5 11-12 Grades Briggs...................................................... 6 0 Replogle................................................... 4 2 DeDecker................................................. 4 2 Coles ........................................................ 3 3 Par tiers .................................................... 1 5 Parker.......................................................0 6 Next Week Games: 7:20 Shaefer vs. Christensen; Bustance vs. Armour. 8:00 Partiers vs. DeDecker; Coles vs. Parker. 8:40 Briggs vs. Replogle. MEN’S INTRA-CITY YMCA BASKETBALL Game results for week of Feb. 7. ADULTS’ INDOOR YMCA SOCCER Game results for Feb. 9. W LT Paulauski 5 3 0 Mepham 4 2 2 Styring 4 2 2 Goie 170 Paulauski 7 vs. Gole 4, Styring 3 vs. Mepham 7. HIGH SCHOOLGIRLS* YMCA VOLLEYBALL Game results for Feb. 9. fr. WL “A" League Razor’s Edge (winners of regular season play 8 1 Schoolhouse Inn 7 2 Burger Chef 3 g McDonald's 0 9 “A" League Tournament starts next week. Burger Chef 73 vs. McDonald’s 71, Razor’s Edge 55 vs. Schoolhouse Inn 80. “B” League Johnny’s 7 1 Burger Chef 7 1 Cotant's 5 2 C’s Place 5 2 C&B 45 Leary’s 3 5 Pennock Hospital 1 8 Hastings Oxygen 0 7 Leary’s 68 vs. Johnny’s 70, Burger Chef 70 vs. Pennock Hospital 43, C & B 56 vs. Cotant’s 67, C’s Place 67 vs. Hastings Oxygen 33. 1 OFFER OF 13% 1 YOU COULDI LOSE ■RoEuSfin URA. "C" League Hastings Sanitary 7 2 Hastings Merchants 7 2 Norton's 6 3 Hamlet's 3 6 Hastings Insurances 2 7 Non Runners 2 7 Hamlet's 52 vs. Insurances 34, Hastings Sanitary 44 vs. Non Runners 32, Norton’s 30 vs. Merchants 40. WL Kames 8 0 Pontseele 5 3 Vickie’s 3 4 Shepler 2 6 Lumbert’s 2 7 Karnes beat Pontseele 15-6, 15-10; Shepler lost to Lumbert’s 9-15,15-7,4-15; Kames beat Lumbert’s 15-3, 15-11; Vickie’s lost to Pont­ seele 2-15, 15-17. Next week’s games: 7 p.m. - Kames vs. Vickie’s, Pontseele vs. Shepler, Lumbert's has a bye; 8 p.m. - Vickie’s vs. Shepler, Lumbert’s vs. Pontseele, Karnes has a bye. Net setup: Pontseele. Net take down: Lumbert's. MEN’S VOLLEYBALL Standings for week of Feb. 9. W L Moose Hastings Mfg. Independents Lewis Realty You can open a tax­ deductible Individual Retirement Account just about anywhere. But open one anywhere other than your First of America Bank, and you’ll miss out on one of the highest in­ terest bonus offers to hit the market. A super 13% interest on your deposit to a new or existing IRA*from the day of deposit until May 1st. You can earn 13% on contributions up to S2000 per individual. And best of all, deduct the full amount from your 1982 taxable income. 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Hastings is now 8-7 overall and 5-4 in the Twin Valley. For the Best Prices...on Quality Offset Printing... Contact: J-Ad Graphics Publishers of Th* Hastings Banner The Hayings Reminder FIRST NATIONAL BANK YOUR FIRST OF AMERICA BANK 8 22 29 Maple Valley News (ond o»6«r or»c publxai om) Give us a call at... (616)945-9554 in Hastings Bowling Results MAJORS Piston Ring, 372; Frantz Buick, 372; Steven’s Trucking, 345; E.W. Bliss Co., 340.5; Fruins, 323.5; Tiki, 307.5; City Food & Bev., 304.5; No Shows, 255. High Games and Series: B. Casteleln, 221526; G. Bridleman, 214-521; D. Rose, 516; R. Pierce, 516; H. Keeler, 200-544; J. Barnum, 506; Al Taylor. 574; R. Newton, 225-588; M. Tucker, 226-528; J. Bennett, 523; J. Bowman, 523; B. Ruthruff, 201-522; B. Keeler, 524; M. Verus, 200-549; D. Peabody, 517; W. Lydy. 511; R. Conley, 531; B. Bowman, 204-514; B. Dexter, 542; N. Heath, 532; B. Heath, 500. THURS. MORN. WOMEN The Three A's, 16-8; Trio, 16-6; Fruins, 159; Endsley's Dairy, 14-10; Mrs. Stitches, 1410; Lilley’s of the Alley, 14-10; The B.U.N.S., -iMr-tOAtTr-Boeley's Hustlers, 12-12?--Gun Ridge, 10-14; Agnes’ Komer Kitchen, 10-14; Mode O’Day, 9-15; Gillons Construction, 816; Slow Pokes, 8-16; Carpenter’s Den, 7%16%. High Games and Series: L. Miller, 184-508; L. Tilley, 171-502; J. McMillon, 196-509; S. VanDenburg, 184-501; L. Steinbrecher, 179; C. Drake, 131; J. Arquilla, 158; P. Hubei, 168; S. Varney, 167; S. Godbey, 174; J. Gasper, 171; J. Demond, 131; S. Trowbridge, 190; O. Gillons, 179; L. Pifer, 155; G. LitUe, 169; A. Eaton, 161; S. Peake, 143. Splits Converted. J. Wallin, 5-8-10; C. Drake, 3-5-7. MON. MIXERS Medical Care Facility, 60-32; Hastings Flower Shop, 57-35; Muir Drugs, 54-38; Art Meade Motor Sales, 54-38; Public Auto Outlet, 52%-39%; Wilt’s Custom Cars, 51-41; Dewey’s Auto Body, 50-42; Tiki, 50-42; Michelob, 46-46; Goodyear Brothers, 43%48%; Hastings Savings & Loan, 43-49; Cinder Drugs, 42-50; Gordie’s Wear House, 41-51; The Depot, 38-54: Hastings Bowl (make up), 36%-51 %; Food Center (make up), 36-52; B & R Kaf-Ay, 35%-56%; Stalwart Buildings, 3359. High Games and Scries: B. Silsbee, 190507; D. Cheney. 164; F. Ruthruff, 164; G. Purdum, 219-543; B. Whitaker, 189; B. Moore, 167; F. Girrbach, 225-572; E. John­ son, 204; P. Champion, 180; B. Hathaway, 189-528; S. Wilt, 201-551; D. Snyder, 176; J. Kietzmann, 170; B. Howes, 176; K. Eckert, 174. THURS. TWISTERS Shamrock Bar, 59-33; Hastings Automatic Heating, 59-33; Burns Refrigeration, 58-34; Hastings Bowl, 49-43; Superette, 42-42; Mini Champs, 40-52; J & M Service. 40-52; Big John’s, 39-53; Tom’s, 36-56; Hastings Mutual, 34-58. High Games: L. Fruin, 146; D. Coenen, 167; L. Conley, 146; K. Honeysett, 142; M. Cole, 136; D. Burns, 157; A. Burd, 150; S. Bachelder, 142; T. Elliott, 151; N. LaJoye, 158; B. Welch, 150; C. Robinson, 176; F. DeLoot, 139; J. Gasper, 163. High Series: B. Hathaway, 191-545; G. Snider. 204-433; W. Barker, 157-448; A. Weeks, 161-427; K. Keeler. 165-442; K. Mallison, 150-389; M. Snyder, 14a-415; B. Barnum, 157-108; S. Mead, 178-423; C. Hurless, 156-432; D. Greenfield, 186-540. HASTINGS MFG. CO. Dewey's Auto, 438; Machine Room, 390%; Viking 363; Chrome Room, 353; Mc­ Donald’s, 359’2-, Office, 340%; Hastings Flower Shop, 352; Leftovers, 283. High Games and Series: M. Tucker, 235619; C. Baker. 225-214-619; A. Dukes, 200-557; D. Solmes, 225-551; R. Hook, 206-548; T. Johnston. 548; F. Moore, 231-544; R. Cross, 541; B. Gibson, 541; J. Bennett. 534; W. Beck. 532; J. Bell. 523; D. Castlelein, 520, B. Nystrom, 516; R. Dawe. 202-516; J. Schroeder. 515; J. Laubaugh. 511; D. Callihan. 511. THURS. JRS. Cone Zone, 24; Miller’s Carpet, 24; Hastings Bowl, 22; Signs Tire Service, 22; Moose, 21%; Hodges, 21; City Bank, 15; Public Auto Outlet, 12; William’s Special Tee’s, 11; Middle Lakers, 7%. High Games: N. Winick, 121; S. Denslaw, 133; J. Burns. 87; A. Wood, 182, E. Raffler. 100; W. Robins. 136; C. Tokarski. 134: M. Snyder, 120; S. Lyttle, 142; M. Hine, 86; P. Rine, 106. High Series: A. Wood, 326; S. Lyt*le, 269; S. Denslaw, 255. BOWLERETTES Pennock Hospital, 20%-7%; Kent Oil, 20-8; Big George’s, 20-8; Reminder, 19-9; Burger Chef, 19-9; Hastings Bowl, 17-11; Hecker Agency, 17-11; Coenen’s Construction, 17-11; Mary’s Beauty Shop, 14-14; Hause Realty, 13%-14%; Barry County Medical Care Facility, 13-15; Pioneer Motel, 10-18; Shu-dabin,9%-18%; Riverview, 9%-18%; Hair Port, 9%-18%; Miller’s Carpet, 8%-19%; HairCare Center, 5-23. High Games and Series: J. Hickey, 167; J. Koetje, 173; C. Hartwell, 179; N. Bird, 165; R. JK. Marr, 172, T. Christopher, 216; K. Thomas. 179; P. Bellgraph, 161; M. VanKuilenburg, 193; B. Wilkins, 193; K. Barnum, 175; C. Cuddahee, 148; J. Bassett, 188; B. Sinclair, 165; J. Doster, 172. Splits Converted: B. Blakely, 3-7-10; L. Elliston, 5-7. TUES. NIGHT MIXED Hallifax Snowplowing, 51-45; SkedgeU Well Drilling, 51-45; Buehler Realty, Carrousel Realty, 49%-46%; Britten Bros. Const., 48%-47%; Smith Silos, 48%-47%; Welton’s, Inc., 47%-48%; Hastings Fiberglass, 46%-49%; Woodland Sales, 46-50; Brown’s Bunch, 42-54. High Games and Series (Men): G. Wright, 213-559; 1. Eaton, 199-546; M. Hallifax, 202525; J. Lerg, 178-522; B. Tossava, 181-520; D. Hoffman, 202-512; D. Cheney, 199-501; B. Ruthruff, 201; J. Warren, 189; P. Scobey, 192; B. Eastman, 188; B. Johnson, 165; M. Peake, 156; B. Brown, 166. High Games end Series (Women): B. Wilkins, 202-517; E. Johnson, 179-507; J. Cooper, 189; S. Still, 167; N. Walker, 166; N. Eaton, 173; J. Everett, 156; B. Lerg, 144; P. Skedgell, 146; P. Warren, 124; C. Aukerman, 126. WED. P.M. Hair Care Center, 17%; Gillons, 17; Art Meade AUto Sales, 15; Champion Tax Ser­ vice, 14; Alflen & Assoc., 12; Nashville Locker, 11; Teds, 11; Vogt, 9%; Varney’s Stables, 8; Yoder’s, 5. High Gomes and Series: J. Martz, 148; P. f’arvey 172; P. Croninger, 170; P. Castleberry, 199-510; S. Pennington, 211-580; B. Lyttle, 188-502; L. Yoder, 188-498; B. Vrogindewey, 185-506; D. Murphy, 170-492; L. Tilley, 208-562. Splits Converted: S. VanDenburg, 6-7-10. SUN. NIGHT MIXED Hog Wash, 56-36; The Toads, 55-37 ; Hosers, 53-39; Big Four, 51-41; Brown Baggers, 48%43%; Hooter Crew, 48/4; Tails End, 47%44%; Little Big Horn, 47%-44%; White Lightning, 46-46; Sandbaggers, 46-46; Deb’s, 45%-46%; Really Rotten, 45%-46%; Alley Cats, 45-47; Hot Shots, 45-47; Pin Pals, 42%49%; Fruins, 38%-53%; Escapees, 35-57; Spare Parts, 32%-59%. High Games and Series (Women): M. Haywood, 185; D. Brown, 144; B. Howes, 177; M. Stewart, 171; P. Snyder, 189; L. Tilley, 228-536; M. Snyder, 196; J. Hass, 147; J. Culhane, 176; J. Dezess, 168; D. Kelley, 194512. High Games and Series (Men): R. Trowbridge, 182; O. Laubaugh, 218; C. Haywood, 188-540, J. Beach, 195; M. Titus, 179; R. Little, 211, M Tilley, 188-542; E. Kelly, 203-501; W. Hass, 173; A. Schwennesen, 200; J. Dezess, 193; S. Wilkens, 189-500. Splits Converted: M. L. Snyder, 6-7-10. TUES. REC. NO. 3 Bob’s Service Shop, 26-6; Freeport Restaurant, 17%-14%; Freeport Supply, 1715; Carlton Center Ex., 16%-15%; Barry Automotive, 14-18; Stevens Trucking, 14-18; Nashville Automotive, 13-19; Yoder's Sunoco, 10-22. High Games and Series: B. Dexter, 221597: J. Usborne, 203-543; T. Eckert, 204; G. Yoder, 200-550; J. Allerding 202-550. �The Hastings Banner, Thursday. February 17, 1983 — Page 11 Memories still abound for champs of ’52-53 year hv by StPVA Steve VpHHar Vedder "The light of other days is faded, and all their glories past' Alfred Bunn. The Bohemian Girl From left. R. Hammond. T. Hoffman, P. Palmatier. G. Shirkey, G. Compton S. Snyder. Second row. from left. Coach Lang. J. Duffy. A. Shaver. J. Kelley. J. Smith. P. Gallagher. Third row, from left, R. Myers, D. Foul, R. Lewis, and J. Chadwick. From left. Gary Shirkey shots a basket. Gar Compton waits on a rebound, and John Smith ploys defense. the first game, then won the next eight contests. Sheet over Wendell’s Wit: a Some say that many of the V Subscribe so-called open minds should Vs be closed for repairs. to the Hastings Banner STRICKLAND Telephone 948-8051 sj? & 112 E. Court Street in Hastings Phone 945-3215 Insurance Is Our Business" Memories are kind of funny sometimes. We tend to remember "the gCod old days." but without the bad memories. It seems like the happier the memories, the better we remember them. It doesn’t even seem to matter how old the memories are - we can still recall the good ones. Take 30 years for instance. That might seem like an eternity to some people, while others might recall an event 30 years ago like it was yesterday. This phenomena seems especially true in the world of sports, where the players of­ tentimes are capable of remembering every faded memory down to the last touchdown or basket, victory or defeat. Even if it was 30 years ago. To the members of the six 1952-53 Hastings High School athletic teams, 30 years doesn’t seem that all that distant. That particular season was the only time in the history of Hastings High School that Saxon teams ever made a clean sweep of every West Central League championship. In some of those players the passing of time has dulled the memories some, but it hasn’t been able to erase them. The West Central League sponsored six sports that season - football, basketball, track, baseball, golf and tennis — with Hastings teams running off with titles in each of them. Looking at those teams now, 30 years later, there appear to be three major reasons for the unparalleled success: dedication, compatabiltiy and confidence. Lew Lang, former longtime Saxon coach, was in his sixth year at the helm of the basketball team that season. He recalls the attitude of the school and basketball team in particular as one of overall confidence. "Everybody expected to do well and the teams did do well. Everybody almost seemed to take that for granted," said Lang, now director of instruction for Hastings Public Schools. “It’s like when we took the court in basketball. You didn’t wonder if you would win, you wondered by how much." Lang recalls that 1952-53 basketball team as a squad lacking in experience, but making up for that in desire. "I felt going in we should have had a pretty decent team that year,” said Lang, who had six returning lettermen from which to build, "not because of the talent, but because of that desire.” But the basketball team got out of the blocks slowly. Hastings lost its opening game to Marshall, and then managed only a split of its first two West Central games. But Lang was patient with the team and the Saxons responded with seven straight league wins and a West Central cham­ pionship. Lang credits much of that championship success to the dedication and compatibility of the boys on the team. Lang doesn’t criticize today’s athlete, but he does note that things have changed. "All those kids were good friends. They were the type of kids you could tell to go through a brick wall and they’d do it," said Lang. “Today they’d probably argue. Of course maybe that shows who is smarter, I don’t know," added Lang with a laugh. "A coach’s word was law back then, which made it easier to coach." Lang has other memories of that 1952-53 season. He remembers traveling over to East Grand Rapids one night and promptly absorbing a 20-point loss. It seems East Grand Rapids was one of the few schools with a pool, and Lang recalls blaming th< css on his kids being more in­ terested in swimming than in playing basketball. "They opened up the pool for us after the game and I threatened to leave our kids in the pool when we left," chuckled Lang. Stan Snyder was the captain and all-league guard on that team, and he recalls the sort of basketball that was played. "We were a fast-breaking team that had good ball-handlers. That was the Lew Lang brand of basketball" said Snyder, who now works for a guitar manufacturer in Kalamazoo. "We had to really fight for what we got. I remember we won a lot of games on free throws. Lew liked to drill us on free throws." The basketball championship was the second of the championships that Saxon teams won that season. The first came in the fail with the football team. It was the first -Jme a Hastings team had captured an outright football title in the West Central since 1940, having tied for league crowns in 1942 and 1943. The 1952 season was the second at Hastings for John "Jock" Clarey, who had compiled a 2-5-1 record in 1951. Clarey, now a member of the Michigan High School HalLof-Fame. had 12 lettermen returning from the 1951 team, but prospects weren’t all that bright. "1 thought maybe the team might improve about 40 or 50 per cent, but then it got to the point where we were really going good," recalled Clarey now, 30 years later. Good enough, in fact, to win a school­ record eight straight games after losing a heart-breaker opener against powerful Ez.ton Rapids. Like Lang and the basketball quintet. Clarey remembers the attitude of the foot­ ball team as being outstanding. "The school spirit was great, I remember that. They seemed to be happy kids," said Clarey. "Things were tough my first year here, but then the second year we kind of fell into it." What the team "fell into" was a season where five times the Saxon gridders, led by ‘Touchdown Twins’ Tom Cleveland and Joe Duffy, roared from behind to snatch vic­ tories from the clutches of defeat. Duffy recalls the 1952 season was turned around quickly by a team meeting on the bus after the Eaton Rapids game. The Jock Clarey reviews his starling football team in the 1952 season. (Kneeling from left) Al Shaver, Joe Duffy, Darrell Ziegler, Tom Cleveland. Pot Gallagher, Carl Wespinter Greyhounds had just scored two late touch­ downs to beat Hastings 13-7 in the opener. "We just decided we’d try harder and train better," said Duffy of the meeting. With Duffy and Cleveland each scoring 11 touchdowns, the Saxons rolled through the West Central. With two weeks to go in the season they beat defending champion St. Johns in a key game, 12-6, behind a 2«7-yard rushing day by Duffy. The next week the Saxons clinched the crown with a 48-6 pounding of Belding. Snyder, who was also an offensive end and defensive halfback on the football team, said it was just plain hard work and good coaching that transformed the football team into winners. "Clarey made us work like we had never worked before,” recalled Snyder, who in­ tercepted four passes in that rout of Belding. "We had always seemed to get wiped out in football, but when he came here we started working on fundamentals." The end results were a plethora of wins and a lot of respect. "Everybody seemed to develop a lot of affection for Jock,” admitted Snyder. Bernie Bowman was a sophomore defensive halfback on the football team. He recalls bouncing off the ballcarrier that scored the winning touchdown in the Eaton Rapids game. Bowman also remembers feeling the wrath of Clarey. "Jock really chewed me out for that because he thought I should have went for the ballcarrier,” said Bowman, who works in commercial refrigeration. "Jock needled you just enough to motivate you, to get the best out of you.” More than a few ex-players believe the football team might have been the key to the entire Hastings athletic program. Duffy for one believes the football team’s unparalled success was definitely a springboard fox the other Hastings teams. Russ Hughes. (Second row) Don Hammond, Stan Snyder, Gar Compton, Adelbert Bassett. Len Pebbles. Bob Ashdon and Earl LaCrosse. "From what happened with the football team, it just exploded into the other sports," said Duffy. "Back then a lot of people played more than one sport, and I think it carried over.” Lang was also the coach of the Hastings baseball team. Unlike the football squad, the baseball team had enjoyed its share of success prior to the 1953 season winning six straight West Central titles. Lang recalls the baseball team, which won seven of eight league contests, as having excellent pitching and defense during the 1953 season. "All you needed back then was pitching. That was 90 per cent of winning," said Lang. “You only played one or two games a week and your best pitcher could normally pitch those games." It was a victory in the last baseball game, a 7-5 decision over Greenville, that gave Hastings its sixth and final championship. The captain and first baseman of that team was Vem Bowman. He remembers the league as being especially tough that year, but he also remembers the desire of the baseball team. "We had the desire to accomplish what we set out to do. Everybody had the same drive and desire to win that year,” said Bowman. “I think that was why all the teams won everything that year.” Ron Lewis, owner of Lewis Realty in Hastings, was a sophomore catcher-pitcher on that title-winning baseball team. He said the one thing he remembers about the baseball team were the bus trips. "Lew drove the bus and he was a horrible driver," laughed Lewis recently from behind a desk in the back of his office. “He always Football coach Jock Clarey made a bus trip an exciting event.” Lewis was also a member of the cross country team which, at that time, was not yet a varsity sport. He doesn’t recall cross country as being very strenuous. "Actually we didn’t train very hard. We’d run out of the locker room and then wait for Jock to take the football team outside," said Lewis. “Then we’d go back inside and play basketball." The ex-players and coaches admit they don’t think much about those past days of glory anymore. Everybody got on with their lives and thoughts are now turned to more important matters like families or jobs. The 30-year old memories might be faded, but they’ll never go away. Memories are like that. FISH FRY Friday, February 18 HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA Children under ^...’J50 Adults...*375 4:30 P.M.to7P-M. Before Marshall/Hastings Basketball Game. Sponsored by ... MEXICO TRAVEL GROUP Troy, Tracy and Mitch Darman Start planning that Special... 1st MORTGAGE MONEY AVAILABLE! "MOTHER'S DAY or "FATHER'S DAY" Gift Fixed Rate and Terms, know what your "That gift that only you can give." — NOW — payments will be! 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Contact any band member or Pat Martin at 948-2548. (2-17) WANTED: Live-in help for elderly lady. Must drive. Call between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., 948-8469 or 945-4430 WANTED: Grandmother type to baby-sit a few days a week, with own tran­ sportation. Call 948-2394 BABY-SITTER NEEDED IMMEDIATELY: Three miles west of Hastings. Call 945-3136 after 4 p.m. HELP WANTED: Full- or part-time, attractive position m sales area. Neat appearance and good character a must. Steady work and no lay-offs. Ex­ tremely high income to start. Call 345-4395. Appliance Division Consolidated Food Co. E.O.E. (3-10)_________ WOMEN S BROWN SUEDE COAT: Size 16. fur collar and cuffs, never worn, original cost $87. price $40. 945-4209. FOR SALE?Couch, $50. 9488538, Hastings. SEARS CIRCULATING WOOD STOVE in good condition. $250 . 948-2141, Hastings. WOOD FOR-SALE: Hardwood, very dry. piled in barn, $30 to S35 a face cord You haul. 945-5630. FOR SALE: Saanan buck, bom 1-27-83. purebred, no papers. $30. Call 868-7415, Alto.____________ FOR SALE: 6 ft. boa con­ strictor with cage, very tame, $100. 948-9420, Hastings.________________ Business Services _ _ _ INCOME 1AX PREPARA­ TION: Inexpensive, prompt. 945-2225. Call after 3 p.m. (tfn) TAX PREPARATION: Experienced, reasonable. 948-2550, after 6 p.m. (2-22) RESUMES COVER LETTER: Composed, printed, word processor. Professionals. Goforth Enterprises. 942-5899, anytime, Grand Rapids. (215) MENDING BASKET: Also specializing in zippers and alterations. Call 945-9712 for appointments, (tfn) WANTED TO BUY: Sterling silver toilet seat. After the weather warms up. See Don at the Barter Fair, 117 S. Jefferson. Hastings. AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE:. Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton,' Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) CROSS WITH CHRIS! Personally escorted twc week tours: East Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Beigium, Holland, June 14, 28 Scandinavian Adventure July 14. Price from $1,475 Detroit includes TWO MEALS DAILY, first class hotels. Free brochure. Mrs. Chris Press. 7369 Berne Rd., Pigeon, MI 48755 517-4532202. TRY A CHR1SCROSS! PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for taster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888 Ufni AGRICULTURAL LIMESTONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville. 852-9691. (tfn) HUSBAND FOR RENT: To take care of your odd jobs around the house. Ex­ perienced carpenter, han­ dyman. No job too small. Free estimates. 945-2738. (224) REPAIR & REMODEL­ ING: Siding, doors and windows. Licensed builder Norman McIntyre, 945-3962. (2-24) WILL DO HOUSEWORK or yard work. Cheap wages. Call 852-9147, Nashville. TAX PREPARATION: Experienced. reasonable. Dowling ■ south Hastings area. 948-2550, after 6 p.m. (3-31) Cards of Thanks CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the Middleville and also Freeport fire departments for the prompt response to our call when we had our house fire on Feb. 8. We would also like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Althouse for stopping to tell us about the fire. Thanks to Evelyn Labin for bringing hot coffee over, also to the people of the Grace Wesleyan Church and all our neigbors, friends and relatives. May God bless you all. Charles & Marian Higgins and family CARD OF THANKS Our sincere thanks to all our friends and neighbors for their thoughtful acts of kindness at the time of our mother's death. Ann Andrus. A special thanks to the Medical Care Facilities, the Barry County Sheriff's Dept, and the ladies of the Seventhday Adventist Church for the luncheon. A special thanks to Pastor Howell forhis visitations and his comforting words. Also a very special thanks to the Wren Funeral Home. Mr. &Mrs. R*»x (Aline' Frisby Mr & Mrs. Clifford Andrus Mrs. Ross (Lena) Reppert Mr & Mrs. Jerimah H. Andrus Mrs. Elsie Andrus Mr. Charles Andrus grandchildren great-grandchildren LARGE ASSORTMENT of pictures at the Barter Fair, 117 S. Jefferson, Hastings. For Rent_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ APARTMENT FOR RENT: One bedroom, furnished, two miles west of Hastings. Call 945-3807 or 948-2958. MOBILE HOME FOR RENT in Lake Odessa. Limited to two people. $165 a month. Deposit required. Call 616868-7189, Alto.____________ LARGE ASSORTMENT of antiques and collectibles at the Barter Fair. 117 S. Jefferson. Hastings. FOR RENT: Roomy, one bedroom apartment. $210 per month. 945-5948, evenings. (2-17)_________ PRIVATE ROOM available in my Adult Foster Care Home. Call 945-3747. (2-22) FOR RENT: Three bedroom house near schools and hospital, references. Also, kitchenette apartment, partially furnished, utilities paid. 945-3191. (2-17) Automotive 1968 MUSTANG: Runs great, $900 or best offer. Call after 5 p.m., 945-5567. FOR SALE: 1977 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham, loaded, good tires, good shape. $2,500. 374-7652. Lake Odessa, 6-8 p.m. FOR SALE: 1974 Duster, parts only, drive train good. Anytime, 795-9160, Mid­ dleville. 1974 % TON DODGE CAMPER SPECIAL: Power steering, power brakes. Call 795-3614 after 5 p.m., Mid­ dleville. (2-24) FOR SALE: 1968 Ford Crew Cab pickup, flatbed, from west coast, very little rust, $550. Call after 4 p.m., 9459357. FOR SALE: 1973 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe, $300 or best offer. 945-4986, Hastings. (2-24) 1977 BUICK LeSABRE CUSTOM: 4-dr., loaded, excellent condition, $2,800. 795-9491 days or 795-7100 evenings. FOR SALE: 1977 Pontiac Catalina, 4-dr., V-8, power steering, air conditioning, cruise, 79,000 miles, very good condition. $2,300. 9488697, Hastings. 1 976 CHEVROLET SHORTBOX: 4-wheel drive. $2,000. 795-7467, after 4 p.m., Middleville. 1979 FORD FAIRMONT: 2dr., power steering, power brakes, big 6 cylinder. $2,800. 945-3348. 1973 CHEVELLE 2-DR. $575. 493 Tupper Lake St.. Lake Odessa. 1966 CONVERTIBLE MUSTANG: Mint condition, 39,000 original miles, original top in great shape. Call after 5 p.m., 945-5567. 1981 BUICK SKYLARK: 4 cylinder, 4-speed, 4-dr., 28,000 miles, great small family car. $5,100. 374-7927. (3-3) Fann Machinery _ _ _ FOR SALE: Farmall 706, very good condition, low hours. (616) 895-4865, after 6 p.m. FARM TRACTORS, com bines and equipment parts new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates. TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS. Stamm Equipment Company. U.S 131 at Wayland. Mich., 792-6204 or 877-1666. WANTED: Knick-knacks, do-dads and thingama-bobs of all types of good saleable merchandise. See Don at the Barter Fair, 117 S. Jefferson. Hastings. LARGE ASSORTMENT of lamps at 'he Barter Fair, 117 S. Jefferson, Hastings. FOR SALE: Refrigerator, $20. 795-9952, Middleville. FOR SALE: Red bone and biack and tan puppies, also lhasa and chihuahua puppies. 852-1646, Nashville $60 FULL CORD green wood or $65 full cord seasoned wood, long lengths, 14 cord minimum. 758-3472. Art Allen, Lacey. (2-24) HUSKY PUPS^ $30. Siberian-malamule mix. Phone 948-2855. FOR SALE: Green oak wood, $25 face cord, you haul. 945-9138, Hastings HAY FOR SALE: 1st cutting. $1.25; 2nd cutting, S1.75. 800 bales. 852-1949, Nash­ ville SHIH TZU PUPPIES: Two female, seven weeks old. no papers. $85 . 795-7408. (3-3) FOR SALE: 237 6 cylinder Falcon engine, runs good. Call 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., 3674509, Woodland. (3-3) SHOW THIS COLT: Registered Appaloosa, well bred, will lake hay as partial payment. (517) 726-1300. Vermontville.___________ FOR SALE: One 16" band saw, one 12" disc sander, one drill press. 623-8956, Delton. Mobile domes _ _ _ _ _ Aud’s Antics FOR SAI E. 12 x.-,i Schultz, with skirting Very good shape Stove, refrigerator, washer, and most furniture included Must sell $3,250 Phone 945-4125. 2-17) VASES: Roseville. Hall. McCoy, etc., etc . at the Baiter Fair. 1 IT’S. Jefferson Hastings 1979 DUKIE: 70’xl4’. two bedroom mobile home. Can be moved. Call after 6 p.m.. 795-9724. Middleville. FOR SALE: 1982 Tioga motor home. air. deluxe model, almost new 948-2160. FOR SALE: Far mall H. $600; Stihl chain saw with 18" bar. $275, Majestic free­ standing fireplace, $715; desk, $35. Phone 765-5321 FOR SALE: Irish setter, unregistered. 14 years old, $50 or best offer. Good house pet. 945-9813, anytime. REPOSSESSED SIGN! Nothing down! Take over payments $58 monthly. 4x8' flashing arrow sign. New bulbs, letters. Hair Signs Call FREE 1-800-626-7446. anytime. (2-17)___________ WANTED TO BUY: Davenports, chairs, living room furniture. See Don at the Barter Fair. 117 S. Jefferson. Hastings. FOR SALE: Brown stove and white freezer 795-9952. Middleville. Wanted_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ WANTED: Junk cars and dune buggy parts. 795-9525. Middleville. <2-24) WANTED: Black bucket seats, low backs for Dodge 852-1949, Nashville. WANTED TO BUY: Tractor tire. 14:9x28; and bunk bed or twin beds 671-5421. Hickoiy Comers _______ WANTED: Used feed carts Call anytime. 367-2662. Woodland. (3-1) Notices_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Middleville AA meetings. Wednesdays. 8 pm.. St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) Motorcycles 1975 KAWASAKI 100: Driven very little, like new, $400. 795-3576. Middleville, after 4 p.m. FOR SAILe- 1973 Suzuki 380GT street, good condition, recently tuned. $600 or best. Leave message at 616) 7655325, Freeport. (2-24) TAX PREPARATION: Experienced. reasonable. Dowling - south Hastings area 948-2550, after 6 p.m. (3-31) CASH FOR LAND CONTRACIS & REAL ESTATE LOANS An, type |ii<ipril-, .iri.v,• f in Mu hkj.m .‘4 I «il I rle 1 «0() 1‘i-.O ! N.IIidh.iI Ai i upl (^i SIM REWARD. Fox hound, white - brown ears, black spot on back, lost Jan 23. six miles north of Hastings Phone 945-9226 made the most dainty, but B F Lloyd gave beautiful examples comprised of perfumed sachet packets and colored print and silk verse There were, too. plain-edged valen­ tines and folders, but every design was beautifully lithographed in full color Flowers, children, cupids. butterflies, and thoughtful maidens were the principal decorations. Poems by Longfellow. Moore, and other poets were sometimes printed in addition to the messages themselves The ugly "slam" valentines suffered a weak "comeback" in the 1940s and 1950s. These cards ridiculed people in every walk of life and in every life situation. They preyed on our weaknesses and each carried a very crass verse They made fun of Lhe loo fat. too skinny, those who walked differently, noses which were "too large" or "too long", persons who stuttered, and those who drank too much. They told us we were nosey, lazy, loud-mouthed, or just ugly in general I'm happy toreportthal these were short-lived in popularity and were discontinued. Today's valentines are becoming almost as beautiful as those of yesteryear. The verses certainly are poignant. Unlike the early valentines, we are now enjoying the opportunity to tell our friends and family members of our love for them, whereas the early valentines were strictly for lovers. DOMBIE... | | Happy Birthday, Feb. 20 You are looking great! TRAVEL ( *J® INSURANCE ____FREESERVICES WATER TREATMENT INSURANCE COVERAGE dtivn For your... ----------- ------------533 Wesi Slate Street Hastings. 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Grand St. miller PHONE Fndoy . o.m to Monday noon FREE Plant Clinic REAL ESTATE •Quality Assured Paid in odvon«. - reservations needed Fsarb’s Plant Boutique I see •Completely Professional 7^ 945-5274 tJJasfings 'zflouieit Shop Phone 948-8103 dffapcring & painting Bill McDonald PLANTS RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES men CUSTOM FRAMING • • • • HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP 127 S. Jefferson Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 PAPERING PAINTING ben —franklin BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! SWEEPERS For o Better Deal. • • 945-2147 to 8 Tuesday Fr.doy 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 607 S. Michigon. Hostings • 945-4720 Hastings v FRAMING 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT TOTAL FITNESS, INC. Coin Operated Machines • Drop Oft Laundry •Pressing I 945-4943 i^-E&Electric Motor Service 7 a.m. <Xyi265 Barter Rd. Gordie’s | WEAR HOUSE 221 S. Jefferson, Hastings Furnace Motor and Water Pumps Our Specialty HOURS: Mon.-Fri POODLE PARLOR etc 948-2932 — Most motors repaired in one day — (EA'SAr TOP NOTCH Shirts ALL WORK GUARANTEED • REASONABLE RATES Coil POODLE CA1RE T-Shrts •Team Trained specialist will repair your sewing machine in our store or in your home. Electric Motor Repair U VALUABLE COUPON <5- $100 nrr Any Purchase of A Uli ‘lO.OOorOver Barlow Gardens Florist 1505 5 JEFFERSON HASTINGS 945-5029 or 945-2132 | — Hoyd | | SERVICE DIRECTORY LARGE ASSORTMENT of salt and pepper shakers at (he Barter Fair. 117 S Jefferson. Hastings Lost_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ In (he 1890s and into the first years of the 1900s. huge numbers of comic penny valentines were cheaply printed in several different colors on newsprint They were a disgrace to those who Ixiught them ar.d an insult to all who received them Mechanical arrangements were also used extensively. Arms, hats and faces were made Io move by pulling on a piece of cardboard attached to the moveable portion. Though primarily used in comic valentines, they are found to appear also in caids not intended to insult. The valentines most collectors find in­ teresting and still available are the ones of the later 19th century Some are Cameo embossed with English lace. Some are beautifully executed in the Art Nouveau style Lavish enamelled medallions of beautiful ladies and cherubs, along with the ground glass decorations, warmed the hearts of lovers on this special day These valen­ tines are selling today from $5 to over $100 each, depending on size and decoration. The valentines signed by the artist commands a higher price. Before 1914, great quantities of valentines were imported from Europe, but for the most part, they were inferior to the valentines made in the United States. Of the older known publishers. Kershaw •Will you be my Valentine?" is asked as often today as it was in the pagan days of ancient Rome Youths of that era sought an answer !o the question annually al Lupercalia. where in honor of their god. Pan. and their goddess. Juno, they drew names from an urn to determine their beloveds Since the beginning of the Christian era. there have been seven Saint Valentines! But none of these were really associated with the day as we know it now Although valentines were popular in Europe, it wasn't until an English valentine stirred the interest of a young lady in Massachusetts, that valentines began to be sent in America. Esther Hou land, a young graduate from Mt. Holyoke College n the 1840s. dreamed of making her fortune in valentines and their verse. Bx 1855, she had a $100,000 per year business! We know that valentines were wed-kno/ n long before they were popularized in America. In 1667, Samuel Pepys, that in­ comparable English diarist who left us a detailed picture of his times, wrote of the first valentine that had come to his attention by writing that he had a love verse written for his wife on this special day. A valentine collection of note. ownc a valentine dated 1684. None of these were yet for sale. They were all homemade, and little pictures were pasted on in such artistic fashion as the maker ’hose or of which he was capable. Since few were gifted in the art of writing verse, there were those who were willing tosell their verse to the less talented. In the 1800s, valentines became lavishly decorated with lace Ground glass was ap­ plied as "glitter" around the edges. Gilt arabesque and tiny mirrors, an inch in diameter, were added as decorations and as a "retlection” of one's love. WE PAY CASH (or kitchen and dining room sets. See Donat the Barter Fair, 117 S. Jefferson, Hastings. FOR SALE: Dryer. 795-9952, Middleville. HORSE FOR SALE: 14 years old, asking $250. Call 948-9501, (2-15) ________ FOR SALE: Three-drawer map.e desk with large book hutch and chair: also large honey maple coffee table. 852-1697. (2-15) FOR SALE: Straw, $1 a bale. Call after 6 p.m., 367-7192, Woodland. (2-15) FOR SALE: Oak dining table with two leaves, $250. 374-7104, Lake Odessa. (2-15) LARGE ASSORTMENT of sets of dishes at the Barter Fair. 117 S. Jefferson, Hastings. Valentine’s Day has colorful history ATING & AIR CONDITIONING It FARRELL'S Heating & Cooling HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION and SERVICE 802 E. GRAND 945-4020 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-02-24.pdf fe1d1c0afff4b56a1d3c01af87c0f792 PDF Text Text February 24, 1983 State grant will step up drunk driver enforcement in county by Norma Peterson Drunk drivers in Barry County will be subject to stricter enforcement procedures after April 1. Sheriff David O Wood and Cpl. Michael Lesick reported to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Tuesday, that Barry County will receive a $50,000 grant for a one year special drunk driving enforcement program. The program, will be funded 100 percent by the state for one year and 75 by the state the second year if statistics show the program a success. The monies will be distributed pending written approval from the HighwaySafety Department although Sheriff Wood said that approval had already been given verbally and that written approval is merely a formality. Beginning April 1, there will be an extra vehicle on the road four nights per week during peak traffic and activity hours working specifically on drunk driving. Wood said tliat his department already has a vehicle which has been designated for this program. The grant monies will cover salaries for two full-time Sheriff’s Department and one officer from another county or city law en­ forcement agency Other items included in the grant are gas, oil and maintenance costs for the vehicle used; special training for officers specifically interested in drunk driving; two portable preliminary breathalyzer units; videotaping equipment for the Sheriff's Department; and public information costs. Wood noted that Barry County was eligible for this grant because it is ranked eighth out of 83 Michigan counties for alcohol related accidents based on population and miles travelled. Wood also said that Lesick will be the chief administrator of this program. “Cpl. Lesick has done most of the statistical work for this grant," Wocd said. “We are gearing up right now for April 1. That's our goal, barring other difficulties." Lesick will be working full-time four days per week in the program and one day per week will be set aside for administrative duties. “The goal of the program is to create and maintain a special alcohol enforcement program in a joint effort with al) other law enforcement agencies in Barry County," Lesick said. There are possibly 40 other officers in the county eligible to work in the program he said. These officers will come from Barry Township, Prairieville Township, Mid­ dleville Police Department. Nashville Police Department and the Hastings City Police Department. Statistics compiled for the grant were based on information concerning alcohol related crashes, personal injury and property damage in the base years 1979,1980 and 1981. Lesick outlined the seven objectives of the program based on these studies: — reduce alcohol related crashes by 20 percent in Barry County; — reduce the number of alcohol related casualties and crashes, both fatal and per­ sonal injury by 20 percent in the project year; — increase the number of departmental drunk driving and drug arrests by 30 per­ cent; — increase the hours of alcohol enforcement patrol by 32 hours per week; — increase public awareness of the drunk driving problem; — establish and enforce countywide drunk driving and traffic enforcement training programs for law enforcement personnel; — establish and conduct informational programs for drivers eductation programs and other public service groups. “Most people don't realize that one out of every two drivers will be involved in an alcohol related accident sometime in their lives," Lesick said. Last year, 25,000 people in the United States died in alcohol related accidents and 1.5 million people were injured. A disproportionate number of those killed were under the age of 25, Lesick said. Statistics show that $24 billion per year were spent on alcohol related accidents. Lesick brought the statistics closer to home, saying that in the base years in Barry County there were 3,941 accidents. Alcohol was a factor in every 6.6 accidents, he said. “Categorically speaking, 60 percent of all fatal accidents in Barry County were alcohol real ted, 29.3 percent of all persona) injury accidents and ten percent of all property damage accidents involved alcohol," Lesick said. The patrol time will be divided between concentrated and random patrol throughout the county. 16 hours will be spent in con­ centrated patrol ol a designated area and 16 hours will be of random patrol throughout the county. Lesick said that one of the things he was looking forward to in this program is a much more impartial type of enforcement, spreading enforcement across the county. Schoessel gets the “ok” In otner business, the board approved spring coaching assignments, and appointed a committee to meet and discuss future Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Vol. 128, No. 8 Hastings, Michigan Under new guidelines, recommended by the Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging, only 40 percent of the funds will be allocated based on age and 60 percent will be allocated on social and economic need factors. Renstrom said this change will result in a 13 percent, or between $10,000 and $15,000. reduction in local funds. Her agency is fighting to change that guideline to 50 percent of funds based on age and 50 percent baseo on social and economic need. Her plan will reduce local funds by only four percent. "Since 1970, our five county area had about 5.5 percent of the state’s elderly population, age 60 and over," Renstrom said. "During that period of time, we actually received 5.32 percent of the funds, so we have always received slightly less money than the population would indicate." She said that her agency, which oversees Commissions on Aging in Barry, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Branch and St. Joseph counties, has agreed with that funding philosophy because to applies money to those parts of the state where the elderly have greater problems from poverty and racial status. Renstrom said that the 1980 census showed that the five county area dropped in numbers of elderly from 5.5 percent to 5.47 percent. "The task force proposal would reduce our percentage of money to 4.89 percent." she said. "We feel this adjustment is too drastic." Carl Schoessel funding of athletic programs (see sports page for details). The board also voted unanimously to forfeit its pay for the 1982-83 school year. Board trustees are supposed to receive $50 a year, the secretary $90, the president $90, and the treasurer $92.50. number one singles as a freshman, and placed first in first singles in her conference, as well as ranking in the top ten in the U.S. Tennis Association in the Midwest. She was voted most valuable player on her high school tennis team in the 10th, 11th and 12th grades. Kim participated in cheerleading for four years, including captain 11th and 12th grades, the project outreach leadership forum, the varsity club for four years, four years choir, the national honor society, and the homecoming court. She has worked as a 6th grade camp counselor, and is a member of the K-12 curriculum study committee. She is also active in her church as assistant director of the children s choir Miss Baxter plans to attend Hope College. Economic development study continues Members of the City-County Joint Economic Development Commission received a draft report. Wednesday, from state officials who have been interviewing community leaders in the past month. James Houck and Richard Baker of the Michigan Department of Labor. Office of Industrial Training, told the local com­ mission that they expect to complete their interviews early next week. Tuesday, the commission members will review 13 possible objectives for the organization to pursue as part of its economic development programs. Michael Trahan, chairman of the com­ mission, said that the draft presented last night is rough, but informative. “There is a certain consistency in the interviews." Trahan said. “It's amazing how a lot of opinions haven’t changed over the years, but there seems to be a lot of interest (in economic development) because of the economy." One final area the state officials will be studying is agriculture, Trahan said. Trahan did not know when the state's final report will be ready. Miller makes pitch for more millage Acting Superintendent of Schools Robert Miller made a pitch for more millage at Monday night's school board meeting. “I'm not implying to you that you should run out and vote for a millage, but I think we should start talking a little bit." said Miller. Noting that Michigan ranks 47th of all the states in receiving federal funds for public education, and 45th in funding K-12 education. Miller said “Now we put two and two together...The federal government's not Cindy Hubert, daughter of Ann and Joe Hubert Cindy is a member of the Key Club. Interact Club. Spanish Club. K-12 Study Committee. Girl's League, and the VarsityClub. She is active in her school and church choirs, and holds a job at Feldpaush's. She plans to attend the University of Michigan. doing it, the state government's not doing it. Who does that leave it up to to provide education for our youngsters?...That leaves it up to you and me.’ Comparing Hastings’ millage rate to other districts’, he said "No one's as low as Hastings." Hastings currently has voted 18.51 mills to operate the schools. He noted that East Grand Rapids has 39.3 mills. Forest Hills 34 mills. Northview 35 mills, and, "closer to home", Middleville 23 mills. Delton 21.1, and Lakewood 19.35. Miller alsp noted that Hastings is "one of the seven most distressed school districts in the state." He said that even thought the state recently bailed out the district with a $500,000 state aid payment, the school district still faces a $300,000 cash flow shortage in May. "So we're not out of the woods yet." said Miller. State subsidy halted on last stretch of KBE track The days and times of Irving Charlton part p!J;se One of the cardinal rules of golf is to keep your feet planted. And when the ground is wet and soggy it isn't a difficult thing to do. That's what Hal Buergy found out when he went to hit a few golf balls, last week. With temperatures hovering in the 40s, Buergy was determined to loosen up a few of the golfing muscles at the Hastings Country Club. Hastings Hoping to reduce budget cuts in the Commission on Aging, the Barry County Board of Commissions supported a resolution. Tuesday, seeking a change in allocations of state funds for the elderly. The resolution was presented to the board by Sarah Renstrom. director of the Southcentral Michigan Commission on Aging. The county Commission on Aging is slated to receive $120,000 in state funds in the 1983 fiscal year, but that amount is expected to be cut in next year’s budget. Renstrom explained that in the past eight years allocations from her five county agency were split at 76 percent of the money for programs for anyone age 60 and older and 24 percent for senior citizens with greater social and economic needs. Board honors high achievers The Hastings school board Monday night recognized three of its students who have achieved perfect straight-A grades throughout high school, as well as demon­ strating leadership ability. They are: Kevin Baum, son of Larry and Arlene Baum. Kevin was noted, by Bob VanderVeen, Hastings High School principal, for his "outstanding performance on the NEDT test" as a junior, as well as three years participation in football, one year cross country, four years track, four years of marching band and jazz band. Kevin is a member of the National Honors Society and the K-12 curriculum study committee. He was a finalist in the Michigan Math Test competition, which placed him in top six percent of state students. In the summers, he has worked as a camp counselor. Kevin has been accepted to Jie Purdue University school of engineering and recently received a $1,000 scholarship Kim Baxter, daughter of Dr and Mrs. William Baxter. Kim was fourth in the Early bird!!! Price 20c Thursday, February 24,1983 Barry County Commissioners support more funds for aged Contract issued to new superintendent. The Hastings Board of Education voted unanimously Monday night to issue a con­ tract to Carl Schoessel for the position of superintendent of schools. Though Schoessel doesn’t start his new job - the first super intendency of his career until July 1, he was present at Monday night's gathering in the vocal music room of the junior high. Scheessel's annual salary starts at $46,000. Schoessel, 39, is currently under contract to the Grosse Point school system as assistant superintendent, a job he has held since 1978. He began teaching at Grosse Pointe in 1965. He taught biology and natural science for ten years, coached the high school swim ’earn and was varsity club sponsor. In 1968. his swim team won the Class A state championship, and the Detroit News named him swimming coach of the year. In 1972, he continued teaching part-time and took over a part-time position as coor­ dinator of the department of community service In 1975, he became a full-time ad­ ministrator. If an ofiicer suspects that someone has been drinking, he may request that that person take a preliminary breathalyzer test. Lesick said. This preliminary test operates on a pass-lail basis with a .10 blood alcohol level failing. This person may then be arrested and taken to the department where another test will be conducted. Videotape equipment will be installed at the department and may be used as evidence in court, he explained. Should a person refuse a preliminary breathalyzer test, the officer may issue a citation and then procedurally arrest the suspect. Lesick said. Blood alcohol level is determined by body­ weight. stomach content and the action of the pyloric valve. Lesick said. A person weighing 1G0 lbs. might consume four to five drinks in a two hour period before registering .10, while someone weighing 120 lbs. might register .10 after three or four drinks in the same period of lime. Lesick said. The Sherff's Department intends to make cards containing this information available to the public after April 1. Lesick has been with the department since Jan. 1969. He has been a certified breathalyzer operator since 1971. In 1977. he graduated from an emergency and precision driving school and in 1978. he received a certificate from the advanced police academy in the area of search and seizure. In 1980, he graduated from a school on traffic accident investigation and recon­ struction. “Irving Charlton...the boy and the man” A scene net to be repeated soon in the Barry County area, with KBE closing. The remaining nine miles of KBE line will b* closed down March 31, due to a recent decision by the Department of Tran­ sportation to halt the short line railroad's state subsidy.. According to Bob Welborn. Republican state senator, the state has paid out $73,850 in subsidies since Oct. 1. 1982. and moved a total of 14 cars ■ a cost of about $5,275 per car. As a member of the Transportation Sub­ commitee of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Welborn has been a longtime foe of the KBE subsidy, and other state-funded transportation projects. He says he is currently at work to end the state subsidy of the straits fern-, known as "The Chief". Since Jan. 4. says Welborn, the ferry has hauled 68 cars at a total cost of $95,500, or about $1,400 a car She said that other areas of the state have lost elderly population, but they will not lose as much money as the five county area. The only area of the state hit harder by the proposal is the Upper Penninsula, which will be cut 27 percent, Renstrom said. She said that because Barry County is statistically joined with Calhoun County under the new state guidelines, it also will no longer receive consideration as a rural county. The resolution passed by the com­ missioners will be sent to the state task force. Renstrom said that a decision by the state will not be made before April. In other action at the county meeting, county department heads and elected of­ ficials received permission to pursue setting up a county-wide computer system. Robert Nida, juvenile court administrator, represented the county officials before the board. He said that the officials have been meeting for the past year discussing w ,ys to make the county government run more ef­ ficiently and have had some contact with computer companies. The board granted permission to have computer company consultants evaluate the county's need for a system and to study the desirability and feasibility of installing a system, Nida said. The consultants will be working at no cost to the county. "We know that concerning costs." Nida said, “it’s economically not a great time.” The officials are to work with the county­ finance committee and township super­ visors. The board appointed Commission James Gordon to the Planning and Zoning Com­ mission and Walter Soya to the county allocation board. Commissioners also granted final ap­ proval to the Solid Waste Management Plan. The plan will now be passed on to the townships and municipalities for approval. Two-thirds of the local government units must approve the plan within 60 days before it can be sent to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for final approval. Inside: “What’s Cooking” Jan Cooper, plus weddings, engagements and anniversarys...page 3 HONOR ROLLS for the county high school and junior high schools pages 8 and 13 �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, February 24, 1983 — Page 2 Action contrary to set policy City crews down county tree without permission, help themselves to wood by Ken Reibel Contrary to established policy, city crews took matters into their own hands last week by not informing a property owner before cutting down a dying tree, and giving the wood to one of their own. The tree was located in the front yard of the Mitchell House, 522 E. Mill St., and therefore owned by the County of Barry. According tu Mike Klovanich, director of public services for the City of Hastings, it is customary for the city to inform a property owner when the decision is made to remove a tree. It is also customary, he says, to offer the wood to the property cwner. Klovanichsays the property owner usually requests the city to cut down the tree, but in any evert he first signs a slip of paper, releasing the city from liability. “We ask them at that time if they want the wood. If they do not want the wood, then we give it to people who ask for it." The "people who ask for it" are employees of the city’s department of public services. Given the current price of firewood, the downed tree may be worth as much as $200. When asked why the wood shouldn’t be given back somehow to taxpayers, Klovanich said that the city employees “are taxpayers too, and they have just as much right to the u'ood.” “I guess we goofed up on that one. That’s one of the few we didn't get signed," says Klovanich. "We were working with another govern­ mental agency, and we didn't get a signed slip.’’ Klovanich says that the city has felled 41 trees this winter, and property owners have claimed all but three. In each of those three cases, the wood has gone to city employees. Klovanich says in one of those cases, the employee himself felled and cut up the tree, saving the city as much as $500. Another tree is scheduled to be felled and cut up in the same manner. But in last week’s incident, the tree was both felled and cut up on city time, with city equipment. Klovanich says the alternative to giving wood to employees, is storing it and putting it up for sale. “We used to sell wood for $1.50 a cord years ago, and it just sat and rotted in the city yard," he says. “But nowadays, everybody wants wood.” Klovanich says his men "were just helping out the county" when they felled the sick maple in front of the Mitchell House. Klovanich says that if the county wants the wood, “we’ll be glad to give it back." He added “We would like to get out of the tree business altogether.” Robert Nida, administrator for Barry County Probate Court which operates the M ichell House, says he's not too happy that he wasn't informed of the city's decision to cut down the tree. T don’t know if the city thought it was pulling a fast one on the county, or if thinj’s just got crossed in the confusion, or what happened," says Nida. ‘I see it is an oversight.” he says, adding, “But I would certainly see it differently if it happened in front of my house.’’ Police Beat: A TELEVISON, microwave and some papers were reported stolen Monday from the John Gurd residence, Dowling Rd. JEWELRY worth $4,000 was reported stolen Sunday from a foster home located at 2190 W. State St. Michigan State Police are investigating. AN ATTEMPTED break-in was discovered by state police at a residence on Barryville Rd. Troopers discovered a storm window broken out, and scratch marks on a door, but nothing was apparently taken from the home, whose owners are out of the state. REPORTS OF OBSCENE phone calls are being investigated in the Delton area by state police. Police say this has been an ongoing problem for some time. CourtNews: Father pleads guilty to aggravated assault A stump is all that is left after a city public service crew chopped down a dying maple tree on E. Mill Street last week. Surratt murder trail set for June 2nd A June 2 date has been set for the trial of Rodney B. Surratt, 30, one of two men ac­ cused of the Nov. 30 murder of two women in a Prairieville home. Surratt's attorney, David Tripp, indicated at his client’s pre-trial hearing Wednesday that he would motion for a change of venue, and to suppress Surratt's confession, made to police last December. Judy Hughes, Barry County prosecutor, agreed to supply Tripp with evidence against The man who allegedly pierced his infant son’s skull with a Christmas tree branch during an altercation with the infant’s mother has received six months probation for aggravated assault. Lake Odessa polite arrested Terry Rush, 4th Ave., Lake Odessa, on Jan. 3. He was arraigned the following day on a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon. In addition to probation. Rush was also ordered to spend 30 days in jail, ahd pay $255 in court costs and fines. Former circuit judge to open consultation law service by Steve Horton Ray Hotchkiss — 12 years as Ingham County Circuit Court judge. 10 years as the county's probate judge, now retired from the bench — has opened a law office in his hometown. Hastings, his plans being to offer consultation services to other lawyers in the central lower Michigan area. He'll also be accepting clients on a restricted basis in probate-related matters, particularly wills, trusts, guardianships, and the related tax questions. Joining Judge Hotchkiss in the venture are three other retiring judges, their partnership to be called the Michigan Trial Consultants, a contract trial service for attorneys. Hotchkiss said he was unable to name his partners at present, explaining that two of them are still on the bench. The four jurists will maintain separate offices with Hotchkiss' being al the 200 Stebbins Building, above the J.C. Penny store. “After you've been on the court for over 20 years. What’s the thing you know best?” he asked, explaining the idea of the practice, and answered, "Court procedures. “You can't expect a lawyer who may only go to court every three months to be as aware of those procedures,” he said. The consultation service would involve three stages, Hotchkiss explained. The preliminary negotiations for a settlement, the procedures and plans for the trial itself, and the trial. He and his fellow jurists would offer help and advise on all or any of those stages. The former judge saw the specialization service (basically m the realm of probate for himself) as helping an attorney with a generalized practice who is overloaded with casework or who needs some extra help in a particular area or a particular case. Hotchkiss said that he and the other judges would be concentrating in a 12-county area. "I’m the youngest of the four so I'm kind of the spearhead of this idea,” he added. Opening an office in Barry County, he said, was prompted by the facts that it was his hometown, that he has owned property here for the past 30 years, and that Barry County is centrally located in the 12-county area. Judge Hotchkiss graduated from Hastings in 1947. His parents were the late Ray W. and the late Esther Hotchkiss, lifelong residents in the Hastings area. He taught school, following graduation from college, then entered military service during the mid-1950s. Following his discharge, he attended law school at Wayne Slate University and later set up a practice in Lansing. Continued on page 14 Roy Hotchkiss, former Ingham County Circuit Court judge. Public Opinion ...by Ken Reibel Advice to young farmers... Pre-trial set for man accused of arson Surratt, as well as transcripts of statements made in court and to police. The trial is expected to take from three to five days. Pre-trial for co-defendant Kevin E. Grote, 25, is scheduled for Friday. Grote, of Kalamazoo, and Surratt, of Battle Creek, are accused of the stabbing deaths of Frances Youngs and Helen Mott in Mrs. Young’s home Nov. 30. Police say robbery was the motive for the slayings. A March 4 pre-trial has been set for Joe Marvin Lynd, 29,9915 Q Drive, Battle Creek, for arson and vandalism at the house of a woman police say he tried to kill four weeks earlier. Lynd is charged with burning of personal property over $50, a four-year felony, and malicious destruction of a building, a misdemeanor punishable by 90 days in jail. Barry County Sheriff deputies arrested Lynd Jan. 19, when his ex-girlfriend com­ plained that someone kicked in windows to her house, and set a small fire in the front seat of her car. Lynd had been arrested Dec. 22 for assault with intent to commit murder. Police say Lynd tried to shoot Christine DeKubber, whom he then lived with on Pifer Rd., and would have killed her if DeKubber hadn't unloaded the gun the week before. Bob Russell Don Drake Stuart Waters Dwight Cotont In other court proceedings: A bench warrant was issued for Richard A. McNew, 211 Gold, NW, Grand Rapids, after the defendant failed to appear for his arraignment on two weapons charges. A two day jury trial was set for Clayton Wagnor, 54, 7440 Cox Rd., Bellevue, on a charge of second degree criminal sexual conduct. Wagnor's trial is scheduled for May 9. According to court records, Wagnor “did engage in sexual contact with another person...said person being under 13 years of age.” The crime is a felony, carrying up to 15 years in prison. Kenneth DeMott, Barry County Sheriff Department detective sergeant leads murder suspect Rodney B. Surratt of Battle Creek from the courthouse Wednesday morning. (Bann.r photo) Hastings Banner Send Form P.S. 3S79 .o P.O. Bo« B (usps 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. /Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 8 — Thursday, February 24, 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County: $12 per year in adjoining counties: and *13.50 per year elsewhere. Greg Joi Luedke, 20, of Lake Odessa, pleaded guilty to attempted larceny in a building, a misdemeanor. Judge Richard M. Shuster accepted Luedke's plea, and dismissed a felony count of breaking and entering of an occupied dwelling, which carries up to 15 years in prison. Luedke is charged with Jan. 23 burglary of a Woodland Township home. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. THE QUESTION Feb. 19 to 26 is Future Farmers of America Week, when the nation commemorates young people who plan to make a living out of feeding the rest of us. What advice do you have for young persons today who are in­ terested in a farming career? What would you do differently if you could start over again? What does it take for a young person to succeed in fanning today? Bob Russell: “It’s pretty hard to get started. It would be best to get someone experienced to work with you, if you can get another farmer who is willing to work with you - that would be the ideal situation for a young person.” Russell says it may not be practical to secure a loan to start farming. “You’d better sit down with a pencil and paper first.” Don Drake: “It’s a hard job to get started. It takes too much money." He says it takes a lot of money to get started, and the land costs more that what you can gel oul of it. "Machinery’s high. Cattle’s high. Take a small farm, say 250 acres, it would take at least $150,000 to $200,000 to get started. If you had that much better, you’d be better off investing it." He says sharecropping is about the only way to get started. He says it would take better prices to make farming more prac­ tical for young people, and he suggests that a future farmer stays on the home farm until things get better. Stuart Waters: Waters says he’s been farming for most of his 70 years. He now farms 80 acres near Delton. “I wouldn’t want to go into farming nowadays, prices are too high." He says his son just started farming in Minnesota. “I told him he’s crazy to go into farming now. But he’s been lucky, because he’s held second jobs.” “I'd say stay out of farming, until things look different than they are now...things are pretty cotton picking tough ” Dwight Cotant: I don’t see how it’s possible," says Cotant, who has farmed since 1930. He says he feels sorry for young people starting out in farming. "It costs too much for the land, for the equipment. How can you make it?...Where are they going to get the money? It's just simple economics." Cotant says the odds arc stacked against a young farmer from thestart. “The first tiling he has to do is get a farm, and that's going to cost him $1,000 an acre at least. Then there's the cost of a tractor, and insurance. It just don't add up.” "If they had the farm free and clear, say their folks left it to them, that would be one thing, but getting the farm is the question." Dale Sprague: “They should be cautious...careful nottogo into debt too far." He says things look better now, though, than at any time in the past few years. "The average farmer is in his f if ties... There's a lot of potential for a young farmer if he can swing it." Juanita Sprague: “You shouldn't be too proud to start out with used farm machinery...there’s a need to cut comers as many ways as you can." She says a farm wife should be willing to work right along with her husband. “You need to be as self sufficient as possible...grow your own food, and so on." Ron Lennenman: "Everybody’s got to start something someday. A young person usually starts out with little anyway...Any business is rough." “If you have a chance to go with your old man and farm, and start in a little, that’s OK ..Thechance of making it in a business is everybody's chance. It depends on your working ability." Gerald Tischer: “He’s got to be gritty." says Tisher, who farmed for 35 years before retiring. “Everything's so costly, all you have above you when you farm is the sky you're not guaranteed anything. $100,000 wouldn't start you nowadays, not when you have to pay $50,000 to $60,000 for a tractor." He says it helps to have a part time job in addition to your farming. Do yourself a favor...read the CLASSIFIEDS in this issue of the Banner! �I The Hastinoi Banner. Thursday. February 24. 1983 — Page 3 what’s cookin euuj This Week Featuring... Jan Cooper by Elaine Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Robert Knop Diann Louise Tobias became the bride of Robert Wayne Knop on Friday, Sept. 17, at the Charlton Park Chapel. Reverend Clinton Bradley-Galloway officiated at the can­ dlelight ceremony at 6 p.m. in the evening as the couple exchanged their vows. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger R Tobias of Freeport. The groom is the son of Mr. Wayne Knop of Lake Odessa and Mrs Barbara Bowman of Hastings. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white gown featuring a Queen Anne neckline. The bride's gown had full bishop sleeves and an empire waistline which flowered into a full A-line skirt, leading ir.to a chapel length train. The bride wore a mat­ ching Juliet fingertip length veil and carried a cascading bouquet of red and white sweetheart roses. Helene Schmidt, friend of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were CathyTibble, sister of lite bride, Gail Hicks, sisterin-law of the bride, and Darci Newman, friend of the bride. Tim McMillen, friend of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Doug Knop, brother of the groom, Kevin Harrington, friend of the groom, and Dave Bulling, friend of the groom. Greg Tobias, brother of the bride and Edward Tibble, brother-in-law of the bride were the ushers. The vocal soloists for the wedding were Amy McMillen and Tim McMillen. The pianist was Mrs. Mary McMillen, all friends of the couple. Jolene Cridler, sister of the groom was the guest book attendant. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Lake Odessa Community Center. Mr and Mrs. Rick Marshall, sister and brother-in-law of the groom, were master and mistress of ceremony. After a honeymoon in the Upper Peninsula, the couple now reside at their home, Hastings. Diann is a graduate of Lakewood High School and as emloyed by Middleville UaU. Center, Inc. Robert is also a graduate of Lakewood and is employed by J. A. Besteman Co. of Grand Rapids. Beckman-Fillingham engagement told Mrs. Beverly Groendal and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fillingham wish to announce the engagement of their children, Diane Lee Beckman to Benjamin Robert Fillingham, all of the Hastings area. An April 23 wedding is being planned. Nyes to observe 60th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Nyle Nye will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary quietly with their family on Feb. 28. They started their married life on the home farm where they still live at 3221 Luce Rd., Battle Creek. Area Births. Mater-Newton plan to wed in May Mr. and Mrs. John L. Mater are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Candace Loraine, to Gary Duane Newton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Laurel Newton. Candace is a 1981 graduate of Maple Valley High School and attended Grand Rapids Baptist College She is presently employed at Jackson National Life in Lansing. Gary' is a 1980 graduate of Hastings High School. He is presently a licensed well driller working for his father at Newton's Well Service. A May 21 wedding is being planned. IT’S A GIRL Deborah and Scott Sherman, Freeport. Feb. 16, at 7:25a.m 7 lbs., 3*< ozs.; Christine and Rodney Nyland, Hastings, Feb. 21, at 1:40 a.m., 6 lbs.. 9‘j ozs.; Alonda and Richard Pratt. Hastings, Feb. 22. at 4:09 p.m., 7 lbs.: Sharon and James Vantil, Middleville. Feb 23. at 3:54 a.m.. 5 lbs. 10 ozs.; Rebecca and Larry Hale.Wayland.Feb. 23, at 7:57 a.m., 7 lbs. 2 ozs. IT S A BOY Sue and Gregory Sifton. Woodland. Feb. 18. at 8:20 a.m., 7 lbs. 7 ozs; Barbara and Larry Mix. Freeport. Feb 22. at 8:26 a m.. 8 lbs. 11 ozs. Jan Cooper does a lot of clowning around, but not in the kitchen. In her hobby of clowning she's known as Ixidy Lavendar. but cooking is serious business. That probably explains why she's got a wonderful reputation with friends and relatives for preparing fabulous, tasty meals. Most of the recipes Jan gets are changed after she has followed the instructions on the initial try-out. "Then, I throw in things to make it taste the way I think it should. I never measure anything (except when someone asks for d recipe). That's the way my mother and grandmother cooked too," she said. Cooking is just one area in which Jan excells. With her beautiful soprano voice, she performs with her church choir and sings an occasional solo and is part of a ladies trio at the church with daughter, Debbie Morawski, and friend, Cathy Vessecchia. In fact, much of Jan's life in Nashville with her husband, Paul, evolves around her church — the Nashville Baptist Church. Not only is she an active church member, but she’s also employed full-time as the church*, secretary. Jan lias served as a secretary for the church since November of 1976, handling all the normal secretarial duties of answering the telephone, typing letters, putting out the bulletin, and “keeping everybody’s ap­ pointments straight," she laughs. She is chairman of the church's music committee and arranges special music for services and programs. During Sunday morning services, Jan plays the piano when she's not singing in the choir. She also plays the organ for the evening services on Sunday. Jan has lived in Nashville for seven years, moving here from Bellevue, where she was born. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1953 and was salutatorian of her class. Through training in a school coop program Jan had no problem getting a secretarial job in a loan office after graduation. She later spent 10 years as an executive secretary for the Federal Life and Casualty Co. in Battle Creek. Prior to becoming the church's secretary she worked for seven years as an office business manager for Realator and Auctioneer Ed Belcher in Marshall. Jan said her decision to pursue a secretarial career was influenced by her mother who was a secretary and graduate of Argubright College. Jan has four grown children and a 12-yearold step-son, Lloyd. Daughter Debbie Morawski lives in Nash­ ville and her other daughter Cindy McKelvey, resides in Hastings. Sons Larry Roscoe and Tory Roscoe reside in Texas and Montana, respectively. Jan and her husband, Paul, both enjoy hobbies of clowning. He serves as vice president of the Eaton County 4-H Clown Club and she is treasurer of the organization Paul's the one that persuaded Jan to go to clown school about a year ago, she says. Paul, who is in the upholstery business, has enjoyed the hobby of clowning for the past two years. "My husband wanted to be a clown as one way to have a ministry. When he did it (became a clown) then he wanted me to leam so we could do it together. It wasn't my top priority at the time, but now I really enjoy it,” said Jan. Now, the husband and wife team (she is Lady Lavendar and he is Sir Oliver) clown around together at special church programs, bringing Biblical messages and smiles to their audiences of children. They’ve also performed at two Rally Day programs at churches in Hastings and Muskegon. As Lady Lavendar, Jan dresses in a costume of varying shades of lavendar topped with a brightly colored wig of orange, lime green, and lavendar. She created the tassels on her costume to match the colors in her wig. Clowning is instrumental in having a ministry, she says, “because you can do so many things that children ordinarily wouldn't listen to. It really keeps their at­ tention when you're clowning at the same time. ' Jan also incorporates singing into her clowning act. She's also a driving force behind a Nash­ ville-based weight-control group called "God s No Munch Bunch." Meetings of the group are held each week for a weigh-in, rap­ session, and motivational lesson, based on Christian ways to control weight "by not eating foods God wouldn't want us to eat," she said. Jan said she and Kathy Vessecchia thought of the idea for forming the group to offer an affordable way for people to try to keep their weight in control. “There are so many young women and children who are overweight and get depressed because of it. That's why we wanted to have a group like this so it could be affordable for everyone," said Jan. An average of about 20 persons attend the "eight control meetings, held at the church, each week. Membership is open to anyone and some members even come from other communities. Jan put together many of the group's first lessons, but now others help with the study sessions too. As an incentive to lose weight, each member is asked to bring an item like a vegetable, fruit, or can of diet pop and the person with the largest weight loss each week gets to take all the goodies home. Currently, the weight group is studying from a book called “Free to Be Thin" by Neva Coyle who started Overeaters Vic­ torious. At home, Jan says she likes to prepare regular meals with the least amount of calories possible. "But for Sunday dinners and when company comes over, I try’ to fix something everybody likes,” she said. Although Jan's not of Italian heritage, she says "I love Italian saucy, spicy food. It’s a taste that I acquired as I grew up." One of Jan’s favorite recipes is for beef­ steak parmesan, a dish she decribes “as rich, but very good.” She likes to serve it with garlic toast, a crisp green salad, .■’nd vegetables or potatoes. 1 w Jan’s Beefsteak Parmesan Ingredients: 1'2-2 lbs. round steak, 1-egg, 2 Tablespoons milk, >.2-cup parmesan cheese, 4-cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs, onethird-cup vegetable oil, 8-10 ounces sliced mozzarella, and 1-medium jar of Prego spaghetti sauce. Trim fat and bone from steak, cut into serving size pieces and pound until 4-inch thick. Beat egg and milk together. Mix parmesan and bread crumbs together. Heat oil in skillet. Dip meat pieces in egg wash and then in parmesan mixture and brown on both sides in a skillet. Place meat in single layer in shallow baking dish. Top each piece with a slice of mozzarella cheese and cover with Prego spaghetti sauce. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour. Serve with garlic toast, crisp green salad and potato or vegetable. Serves 4-6. Happy 80th Birthday Grandmother Finnie We Love You! Jan Cooper of E. Fronds St. in Nashville loves to cook Italian saucy, spicy foods. She’s got a wonderful reputation with friends and relatives for preparing fabulous, tasty meals. Lakewood Hunger Coalition announces plans to hold a Friendship Festival The Lakewood Hunger Coalition an­ nounced its annual "Friendship Festival" to take place Saturday, April 16, in the Lakewood High School building. As before, booths featuring food, crafts, art items, and games will highlight the day. An interpretation center will present in­ formation on hunger. The day will end with a dinner in the cafeteria. The proceeds will go to agencies in the Lakewood area that serve the food, clothing, and material needs of area residents. Further information will come as plans develope. Anyone desiring to create a booth or give help to this project should contact Ann Ruder at 693-2168. Presenting, Two New HIGH YIELD ACCOUNTS You can bank on! 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Ask us for complete details diiv $ank Offices in Hastings and Middleville Member FDIC �The Hostings Banner, Thursday. February 24 1983 — Page 4 Hope United Methodist Church has new minister Rev. Jack Bartholomew and his wife, Millie, are now serving the 300*member congregation of Hope United Methodist Church. (Banner photo) Rev Jack Bartholomew is the new minister of Hope United Methodist Church on S. Bedford Rd. Rev. Bartholomew delivered his first sermon at the church last Sunday. He suc­ ceeds Rev. Kenneth Vaught who accepted a position as minister of the Christ United Methodist Church in Urbandale. Rev. Bartholomew and his wife. Millie, moved to 121 North St. in Hastings last week from the Traverse City area where he was pastor for 4'o-years of two United Methodist churches in Elk Rapids and Kewedin. Prior to that, he served as minister of Quincy-Fisher Hill churches, east of Cold­ water, from 1969-74. He earned a bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University in 1974 and later a master of divinity degree from Asbury Seminary in Kentucky. Before entering the ministry, Rev. Bar­ tholomew was a firefighter for the Battle Creek City Fire Department from 1955-69. He was the fifth generation of his family to pursue firefighting as a career. Religion wasn't a part of his life during those earlier years and he described himself as a non-believer at that time. Rev. Bartholomew said a real "growing period” occured in his life when his wife gave him a copy of the New Testament and he began to read it by himself. But one event turned out to be especially significant, he said, when he planned to go moose hunting in Canada and wound up at a church retreat instead. Just by coincidence, the two other hunters who were going on the trip had to cancel and Rev. Bartholomew said he couldn’t go by himself because of the expense. Then a friend invited he and his wife to go to a prayer retreat at Wesley Woods Camp, here in Barry County, and they accepted because the hunting trip had been scrapped. Rev. Bartholomew said the retreat turned out to be a “high event for both of us." On Oct. 10.1968, while in sepiarate rooms and not knowing what the other was doing, he and wife both dedicated their lives to Christ. After that, Rev. Bartholomew says they both felt called to the ministry. "Our Christian life has been parallel to each other. Both of us have experienced God's calling in our lives at the same time. "It’s been a great experience...we love people, we love being with people, and we enjoy sharing what Christ has given us...real meaning and fulfillment. We’ve found our place and we are excited about our work. It’s a greal life," he said. MITO Si® ICES Delton Area HERITAGE HILLS BIHLE CHURCH Hwy M-66 to mi S of Nashville Robert Lee Shod*. Pastor Sunday 9:45 am. Sunday School. 10:45 a m Worship Service. 6 p rn Young People Meeting. 7:00 pm Evening Sers cc. Wednesday 7 30 p m Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free counsel­ ing service on all problems Phone 616-758-3866 or 963-1713 FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N. Woodland Rd. Lake Odessa Pastor Richard Sessmk Church phone 3674621 Pastor's phone 374-8938 Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m . Sunday School 11:15 a.m ; evening service 7:(M) p m Wednesday - Bible Study Rd PaulS Howell. Pastor Phone 948 8884 Saturday Services. Sabxth.School 9 30 a m . Worship 11 a m . Wed 7.30 p m Bible Study ami Prayer meeting OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK Lacey Father Ray Al|cn Phone623 2490 Sun day Mass nt 3:00a.m FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor. Elmer J Faust On M-43 in Delton Services Wonhip Ki 45 a m. Sunday School 9:30-10:30. Evening Service 6pm; United Meth odist Women even lint Thursday. 7 30 p tn . United McthodiM Mm every second Sunday. 7:30 a m PE/.CE UNITED METHGWST CHURCH, al Burryville 4 miles u! Nashville on M-79 Steven Retd. Pastor Worship Service 9 15 am . Sunday Church School and Codec Fellowship 10:15 a m . United Methodist Women I st Tuesday each month STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST Wellman Rd al E State Rd Rev Charles Ihivmport. 119 Star Sc. Sprint; Arbor, Ml Ph 517-750-2497 Sunday School 10 a m.. Worahip Semrr Ham Mid-week Service Wed at 6 p.m DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton luicated on M-43 in DeHon J’aslor Steve VanNaltan Sandy Campbel). Sunday School Director Sunday ScIkxn 10 am. Family Warship and BiLi. Teadung 11 a m . Children's Church II am, Evening Service 6 Si m Wednesday Bible Study at 7 p.m . lioir Practice al 7:50 p.m Last Friday ol every month. Family Night at 7:30 p in al the church Call 623-5391 MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Corner M 43 and Milo Road. Doug Huntington Pastor Rt .No 3. Box 3UM Delton. Mi. 49046 Phone 871-470! Sunday School Hi (X> a tn Worship Service 11:00. Evening Worship 6:00 pm. Wednesday Service 7 00 p m PRAlRIEVniKCOMMUNTn' CHURCH 10221 S Norn* 101 Arrow* from Prainrvillr Garage Rev. Bit Blair. Paator Sun­ day Sclioul 10 a.m . Morning Worahip 11 a m , Sunday Night 7pm. Bible Study. Wednesday Service 7 pm ST AMBROSE CATIIOIJC CHURCH. 1 . UJ lh-1.-.- I'.L_ ■>_. All.. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND HANFIELD UNITED MFITHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner officiating Phone 758 3149 Country Ch.i|M-l worship 1015 am . Sunday School 9 am; B-infidd worship I l :3ua m UOUNTRV FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH. Former Johnstown Town­ ship Hall Dowling Mark A Shriver Pastor Sunday School 10 a m . Worship in 45 a m . Evening service 6 pm Weil evening prayer 7 pm Fcllowahm dinner last Sunday ol each month. 2 Jopm at'hechurch Nashville Area CHURLTI OF THE NAZAKENE. 301 Fuller St M 71Pastor James Nherman SurxLiy mtmcv* & Nundav School loam. Morning Worship 11 a ni . Ev.-nin*Services. Youth6p.m.; Evening Worship 7 p.m . Wednesday mid week prayer 7pm. Wtdnesday caravan program 7pm ST CYIT-S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nsshvillr Father Robert E Canaani. Pastor A miasion of St H<w Cathnlir Church. H»*tint» Saturday Mas. 6:30 p.m Sunday Ma«. 9JO a n UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ol Nashville Phone 852-9714 Corner Washington and Stale Ixwanl F Putnam. Pastor Services: Sundays 9 45a m Morning Worship Hi 45a rn ' Fellowship; 11 a m Church School (or Mil ages. 6-3»» n ru I' M Y F Jr Hi and l M Y.F Sr Hi. Bible Hour all age* I*! Wetlncsrluv 7 -Hl pm each month, l/pited Methodist Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville Ret J G Boomer Sunday School 9 45 am. Sunday Worship 11:00 a in . Evening Service 6 on pm. Bible Prayer. Wednesday. 7 011 p m. NASHVILLE HAPTLST CHURCH. 312 Phillip* St Pa*lor Lester Drtiroot. 852M08 or 852-9025 Awunt P**lor Don Rowoe. 8.52-9H0B Sunda-. Srrw-rw Sunday Sciioul 9.45. Sunday vVurahip 11 a m . Sunday Evening Service 7 p m.. Wvdnraday night Bible Study 7 p.m. Bu» Ministry — Call Dun Riwo- 852-9228 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Cloverdale Rd.. 5 mile* south ol Nash­ ville. mile East of M-66 Paator Marvin Poller Phone 852 (4161 SundayServices Sunday School 10 a m ; Morning Services II a.m . Evening Service 6 pm; Cottage Prayer meeting7:30p m. Wednesday Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN corner of Barnum Rd and M« Wood land Pastor George Speas Phone 3677741. 9:45 a m. Worship. 11 a m Sunday School. Wednesday Prayer K pm. W M .A 2nd W ednesday each month. Adult C E . 2nd Saturday each month 8pm WOODGROVE PARISH. Coat* Grove Rev Pamela Owens. Pastor Phone 367-3324 Church School. 9 a m . Wonhip Service. 10 45 am. Holy Communion first Sunday of each month Women's Frlknnhip tint Thursday of each month al 10:00 a in WlMIDIAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance lleflellinger Phone 367 3961 9:15 a m Worship Service; 10:30 a m Sunday School; 7 3L p m Wednesday UMYF Welcome The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXAUL PHARMACY Comploto Proscription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hostings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your Lite. Home. Business and Car E. W. BLISS COMPANY A Gull 4- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ' Prescriptions" • 118 S. Jefferson ■ 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phil Perkins. Pastor 10 a.m Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship; Juntor Cnurch. Nursery; 7 p.m Worship. Wednesday 7;3O p.m Familv Night Missionary Society second Friday. 7 p.m Potluck Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BltETHREN IN CHRIST. Cherry St Pastors. Rev Jerry Drummond and Rev Don Palmer Phone 765-5134 10 <v a m Sunday School. 11:00 a m Morning Worship; Evening Worship 7,oo pm Wednesday evening prayer meeting al Y.C.W. Club's 7:00 p.m "A Grow ing Church For Coming Lord.' GALILEAN BAPTIST. 108th St. and N. Freeport Rd Phone 9455704 10 a m Sunday School; II a m Morning Worship; 7 p.m Evening Service. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting 7 30 p m HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M M North ol Freeport al the Kent-Ionia County Line Rev James Kinsey. Morning Worship 10 a m . Church School II a m - Middleville Area MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. 7U8 West Mam Street Worship 10 a m . Sunday School 11.15 a m Evening Worships pm MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M-37. ,u.t north of MjddieviUe 795-9726 Rev Wroley Smith. Paat ir Mark J Highmon. Paator of Youth ■nd Education. Sunday School 9 45 a m.. Morning Worahip 11am. Evening Service NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 2ui Russell St Rev Gary Finkbeinn Phone 795-7429 Sunday Worship Service 10 a m and 7pm. Wednes­ day Bible Study 73op m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M37 at Parmalee Road. Middleville Rei Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 8911585 Rev Charles Doornbras. Assis­ tant Pastor phone 795-3466 First Service 9am. Church School 10:15 am . Second Service 1115 a m . Even­ ing Celebration 6 pm. ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Bovlan. Pastor Phom PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. M-50al B«ll Worship Service. Il am Sunday School. 6:30 Evening Service. 7:30 Wednesday Prayer Service MtCALLUM CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN LN CHRIST Thr Churrh in tbr Wildwood" Otia Lake Rood Pastor Gary Brooks Morning Worship . 1 a m . Sunday School 9:45 a rn . Evening Service 7pm. Prayer Meeting and Youth Meeting 7pm Thuraday. Women's Mi* sior.ury A**ocmt>on first Thursday of each month 9.30am OrangevilleGun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd . 2 miles south ol Gun Lake Rev Dan Johnson, Pastor Larry Tungate. Sunday School Supt Sunday School 9 45 a m . Church Services 11 a m . 6 p m Evening Services. Wednesday 6 3n p ni S O C K 3 thru 6 grades 7 p in Adult Prayer and Bible Study Bu> ministry wrckh with Ron Moore Call 664-5413 for pick up MARTIN REFORMED CHURCH Op M ARTIN Dnve-in. walk in church with 24 Hour Prtver Chapel Rev Marvin Metter. Pastor Worship Ser­ vices in a m and 7 3u pm Sunday School II 15 am ST CRYIL & METHODIUS. Gun i_ikc Father Dcnm- Boylan. Pastor Phnne792 2889 Saturday Muss5pm DOSTER reformed uhuruh Itorter Rood near Pine Lake Rev John F Padgett Pa-tor Sunday Worship9 30a.m ami f. p m . Sunday School 11 a m . Youth Choir meets each .Monday 6 3rip m 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Sunday Ma*» H a in . Church School 9 a in . Family Em-hariM Hi a in Nursery Ida m . Midwtek service* a* announced Father Kurt Fish. Vicas Hastings Area ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE Che RCH. 2ti?5 Airport ltd . Dick Taggart. Pastor Church phone 1HAMK2 Sunday School WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2560 W State Hit (Old Algonquin School) Paator Jeff Arnett, phone home. 94A2792. church 948-2.549 Sunday Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship 10 45 a m. evening service 6:30 GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover Harting* Leonard Divi*. Pastor Ph 948-2256 or 945-9429 Sunday Sunday School 9 45 am.. Worahip 11 a.m.. Youth 5 p tn . Evening Worahip 6pm. Felbwahip ■nd Coffee 7:15 pm Nuracry for all «ervicrv Wedneeday CYC 6 45 pm. prayer ■nd Bible *tudy 7pm CHURCH OF THE NAZAKENE. 1716 N Broadway Rev James Hilgcn dorl. 21)7 W Ind Hills Dr Sunday School 9:45; m . Morning Worship 11 a m ; Sund .y "Shower* ol Blessing" WBCH 8.45-9:00 am.; Evening Service 6:3) pm . Wednesday Min Week Bible Study. Youth and Children's Service* 7pm HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall St . Hastings Rev Marvin Sickmiller Phone 945-5197 Services SundaySchool 10:00 a m. Morning Worship *1:0R a.m Sunday and evening service 7:30 p.m. Wednesday mid-week pcavrr meeGng 7:30 p.m We will be holcfirg REVIVAL Meetings Sept 30 thru IkC 10 each night at i:30 Rev Richard Gremillion from Jasper. Ala will be the evangelist. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948»«>4 Sumi; y Services: Sunday School 9:30a.m Morning Worship 10 45 a.m . Evening Worship 6 p.m Wednesday Family Night: Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7.on pm Sacred Sounds Rehear.-al 8:3o p m Sunday morning service broadcast WBCH BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan J David Walker. Minister 'rta-ZSKW Sun Services II) a tn . Bible Study II a m Evening Service* !■ p m Wednesday evening Bible Study 7 p m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St. Michael Anton. Paator Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Feb 27 - 8:45 Church School (all agr*). 10 00 Worahip Saturday. Feb 26 • 9:30 Confirmation 5 Monday. Feb. 28-7 00 Bethel Sene*. 7 (X) Overenter*. Wednraday. Mar. 2 • 6 00 Supper. 7.00 Veapera. 8 00 Sarah Circle Thuraday ■ 12 00 noon Lenten/Lunch Worahip ■ com­ munity here 4:15 Children * Choir. 7.30 Sr Choir Friday. Mar 4 - 9.30 World Day of Prayer Service al Seventh Day Adven­ tist Church. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd Kusarll A Sarver, Pastor Phone 9459224. Worship service 10:30 HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONAR. CHURCH will be holdir.f .perial srryKrs Jan 26 thru Jan 30 each ntfht at 7.30 Speaker will be Rev Brad Henahaw from ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 806 S Jef lemon Fattier Robert E. Conrani. PmIot Saturday Man 4 30 p m . Sunday WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST.3185N Broadway Rev Constance Heffcllinger. Pastor Ph. 367-3961 Church School 9:30. Worship Service I) a m : Senior MYF 7 pm.. Thursday ■•venmu starting at 7 p.m Choir. U.M Women Welcome Circle third Wednesday of month. 1 p in FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. IMO N Broadway Rev David D Garrett. Phone 948 2229 Parsonage. 945 3195 Church. Wliere a Christian expcncnce makes yol a memlx-r 9:4a a.m Sunday School. 10:45 a m Worship Service. 7 u .. Fellowship Worship. 7 pm Wedn-aday Prayer ST. MATHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH oo McCann Rd in Irvmg Sunday Monunj prayer at 10 30. Holy Communwo at 11:00 BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. ID a m Morning Services. 11;|5 Sunday School. These arc classes for all. Corner of Woinut & 5. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. Hastings Area NORTH IR'TNG WESLEYAN CHURCH, owner of Wnodichnol and Wtnx Rd* Paator Mark Wade. .’.51!) Buehler Rd Phone 765 8287 Sunda-. School 10 a m . Worahip 11 a.m.. Evening Srrvwr 7 pm. Prayer Sen re Wednesday 7pm. Nuiwry provided for all i vimii n .-un-i-i. for all ax*-* *' ' 30 a m MonunR Worahip 10-30 am Ev-runx Srrvm- H**O p.m. Ttw-aiay Nii-ht 1‘ravrr. Prat**- and Worahip Sen ar 7<*> pm. ThuraLiy Night Worahip S-nio- 7 pm *W..nl* ol Truth' radio binadc»«: dullv si 2 p m oo WDFPFM<H5 3> HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Bellwood and East Slate Hoad. 945-H. Rev Donald L Brail. Pastor Sunday School IBM) a m Wotship Service li oo am Evening Service6:to p m Prayer Meeting 7 no p m Wednesday EMMANITEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sunday. Ma** and Church Srhrnl 10 am FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 5*i2 Eaat Grand St Mark J Highman. Pastor Ph SM8282H Sunday School. 10am. monung worship and children'a church. 1 ■ am. yout hmretmga. 5 p m . evening worahip 6 pm Thursday Prayer meeung 7 pm. HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Itr2 E Woodlawn Avi- Minirtrr S.<.tt Ikavt* Sur.ibv W..r«hi|> !».:«• am F<-llow»hip 11'30tn 11 tala m Hlbl*-S hi».! 11 UO* m to I21*i n<»<n WmIim-w!."* Biblr Study 91.' Hastings Seventh day ADVENTIST. 9M Terry l-irye Phone 945K884 Saturday sen-res Sabbath School 9:30 a in . Wonhip 11 am. Tuesday - Bible Study and Prayer Meeting. 7 3()p m HOPE UNITED MFTHODLST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79 Jack Bartholomew, pastor, phnne 915-4995 Rotm Fuller, choir director Sunday .rhedule: 9JO Fellowship and differ. 9.55 Sunday School 11:00 Moraing Worship. 6:00 Youth Meet­ ing*. 7:00 Evening Worship Nunerv for ■II service., transport.,;;' n provided to and from morning w-rvicea Prayer meeting 7 p m Wednesday HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES. 22n West Colfax St Bible Lecture 9:30 u m Watchtower Study 1" 45 a.m . Tuesdav Congregation Bible Study ? p m . Thursday Theocralic School ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Vrite Rd . Woodland Timothy Rolhfu**. Paator ma. Day Worship. lOJt' a m . Sun . Drr 26 - Sunday Schinl 9 15 am. Worship Fellowship 10.10 am Mon-Thurs. Luther I*-aaw Duitnrt Conwntiori FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Mwhigar. Willanl H Curti*. Minuter Eileen A. Higbee. Ihr Chnrtun Ed Sunday. Feb 27 .Morning Worahip 9.30 and 11 00 Nuraery provided Broad cart of 9 30 *erv>ra over WBCH-AM and FM 9.30 Church Scboo. CL.*»--» for all yea Dr Baxter'* adult claae. "A Walk with Christ.' )»-gin« 1030 Coffw- Hour m church dining room 10 36 < hit trvn • Choir practice .3 30 Nominating Committee meet* 630 Junior High Youth Fellowship at the church 6 30 Senior High Youth Fellowship at the church Monday - 7 00 Chnrtian Education Committee meeting Tuesday • 7 30 Circle 7. in the church lounge Wednesday - 9 Circle 2. in the church lounge 9 30 Circle 1. at the home of Mary Ann Echlinaw 100 Circle 4. at the horn- of Mae Shulti 7:30 Curie at the home of Helen Keeler 7 111 Chancel Choir practice Thursday 12°° Lenten Lune kron Worship at Grace Lutlw-ran Church .3 15 Junior High Church .Memhrrahip Cla*. 6:30 Kirk Chorr pra ttvv ■>.m. Sunday Youth Meeting i.imi pm. U.dlH-Mluy llilik- Study .nut Braver Meet mg »| 7:.'Ulpin REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. S Jefferson at Walnut. Kenneth Colburn. Pastor Home 69844567 Sunday School 10 am .Wondur 11 a m THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Note). 12223 Chief Noonday Rd.. Gun Like area. Thursday night Bible study 7 p.m 795 7808 Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Veeder Road. I Mile South of M-50 between Darby and Nash Roads Pastor. Bill Stevens Phone 693-2315 10 a m Sunday School. Ham Morning Worhsip. 7 o’clock Sunday evening worship. 7:30 p m. Wednesday Prayer LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Paaior Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555. Arms. from the high school. 7180 Vehe Rd. M-50 Sunday School 11X00 a.m . Worahip Server 11:00 a m Evening Srmcr 6 30 p m : Wadmoday Prayer Meeting 7.30 p.m LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST Worahip 8 JO and 11 a m . Evening Service at 7 JO p m ST. EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odosa Father Donald Weber. Administrator 3748274 or 374-74*6 Saturday Mass 5 30 . m . Sunday Masses 8 and to WiKiDBURY UNITED BRETHREN, ju-t ulf M-66 N. of M-50. In Village of Wmidbury l‘»»ti>r lluaiw Waller I’hone Sunday .School 10 »hip Wninmtav 7 CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Comer ol 1st and 2nd Ave.. Lake Odessa Pastor George Speas Phone 374 6756. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11 uo a m Sunday School - 10:00 a m Evening Service - 7:30 p m Wednesday Eve Prayer Meet i ng - 7:30 p m QUl.Min I SITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 mile* E on M 79 Steven Heid. I’uMnr Sumfcit Church School H> 3ua n . \\ nrdiipService 113n a m Uni'cd Meihorh-t Women IM VirdneMiuy each inonih FOLLOW THE GUIDANCE THAT LED OUR FOUNDING FATHERS BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 am. Worship jt would be difficult for any student of history to assume that the founding fathers and great leaders CHI RUH OF JESl S CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS Meeting at 502 E Bond Sunday Sacrament meeting 9 <*i a.m . Sunday Scht.il In no a m Branch President David McMcnigle Phone 1-698 9849 or 945- of our free iand were anything but devoutly reli­ FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 209 W Green St. ’laatin,:- [>r Myron K William-. Minister Mim Frances Home Directo- of Christian Education Sunday. Feb 27 9 30 ■ m Church SrhooL 10 30 am C.ffre Fellowship. 1030 am Radin Br-adca-t W’BCH. 11 am Worship, "Fanns the Enemy 5 p m Youth Choir. *> p m Y’.iuth Fellowship. Monday. Fell 28 5 34) p m Cul> Srout*. 6 to p m Handbell Chmr 7 p n> Boy Snsuu Tuswday. March 1 - 2 1 • pm Cub Scouts. 6.'Mi p m UM Men . h-ffaniutional Pixlwk Wednesday. March 2 6 1’. am Men'. bn-akfu.t & they invariably downplayed their own efforts and day. March 3 ■ 2 30 pm Spirit Ch-ur, 7 pm Chancel (four Worship, which we are allowed to choose for our­ gious men When they established our present sys­ tem of government, which .was based on the princi­ ple of allowing us as much freedom as possible, attributed the results they achieved to divine guid­ ance and the example of the laws set forth in the Bible, which is filled with references to human li­ berty. Whether or not we happen to be celebrating their birthdays at the moment, our finest tribute to them is our regular attendance at our House of selves because of their faith and foresight, and HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1671 West State Ruod l‘j»:<,r J T Cnwmer Phon* ‘•l'"22,i'i Sunday Schi.il 9 !•'> a n. Wir*hip 11 <"■ am Eyrning Smn. 6 where we should thank God for the privilege of liv­ ing under this system of freedom which was their great legacy to us. tercsts. They include hunting, photography, and spending time al the couple’s cottage on Lake Louise near Boyne Falls. He also is an avid sports fan and enjoys watching a variety of sports on TV. He’s also interested in doing some woodworking in the future. Mrs Bartholomew enjoys conducting special story times for children during the Sunday worship services. She writes her own original lessons and also does chalk lessons. She enjoys arts and crafts and is a beauty consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics in her spare time. George Herminett, Nashville Council member dies Nashville village trustee George E. Hermenitt, 59, of 110 East Street, died Thursday at Pennock Hospital in Hastings where he was taken after being stricken at home. Hermenitt was elected to the Nashville council in March 1982 for a two year term. He had served on the council’s policy committee and the ordinance and zoning committee. Bom in Orangeville Township, the son of Abraham and Clara Belle (Calleward) Hermenitt, he was a lifelong Barry County resident. He grew up on a Prairieville farm Donald Dorstewitz, Delton teacher died Tuesday retuan CEDAR CREK BIBLE. Campground Road. 8 mi S. Pastic. Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10 am. Worship II am; Evening Ser vice at 7pm, Ym lh meet Sunday 6 p m . Wed Prayer Bible 7 p m Rev. Bartholomew and his wife have four children and an 11 -month old granddaughter. Son Scot and his wife. Diane, Lave a daughter Casey, and reside in Kentucky. Son Timothy also resides in Kentucky and plans to marry Beth Spangler on April 9. Daughter Nancy and her husband. Ridgely, are working as missionaries in a Protestant church in Paris, France and also attend Sorbonne University there. Daughter Carla is a sophomore at Asbury College in Ken­ tucky, studying to be a social worker. Rev. Bartholomew says he has many in- Donald G. Dorstewitz, 49, who was em­ ployed as a school administrator and teacher in the Delton-Kellogg Schools since 1962, died Tuesday evening of an apparent heart at­ tack. He died at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. During nis years in education, he had served as an assistant high school principal, and was currently a middle school teacher. Funeral services for Dorstewitz will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton, with the Rev. Willard Curtis of Hastings Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery in Paw Paw. Graveside services will be conducted under the auspices of the Paw Paw Mason Lodge F. and A.M. No. 25 of which Dorstewitz was a member. Bom Nov. 10,1933 in Paw Paw, he was the son of Elmer and the late Leah (Barnes) Dorstewitz. A 1952 graduate of Paw Paw High School, Dorstewitz earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Western Michigan University in 1959 and a master’s degree in 1962. He served with the U.S. Army in1 special services in Germany during the mid-1950 s. An avid aviator, Dorstewitz had been a flight instructor for several years at Plainwell Airport. He was a member of the Hastings Presbyterian Church and a member of the Michigan Education Association. Dorstewitz married Shirley Ann Smith, who survives, on August 22, 1959 in Grand Blanc. He also is survived by a son, John, who is a sophomore at Western Michigan University ; and his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dorstewitz of Paw Paw. Dorstewitz was preceeded in death by his mother, Leah, on June 15, 1965, and a brother, James, on November 20. 1955. Alary Lou Morcvm_____________________ VERMONTVILLE - Mrs. Mary Lou Marcum, 54, of 478 S. Main, Vermontville, died Friday, Feb. 18, 1983 at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing. She was bom March 29. 1928 in Crystal Lake, the daughter of Carlton and Elsie (Godfrey) Schultz. She married Joseph Marcum on Dec. 2, 1972 in Lansing, Mich. She was admitting supervisor at Ingham Medical Hospital for 11 years. Mrs. Marcum is survived by her husband, Joseph; one stepson, Phillip of Lansing; one brother, Carlton Schultz, Jr. of Grand Ledge; and two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Marcum of Vermontville and Mrs. Myrtle Jean Wood of Grand Ledge. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Foul F. Crawford__________________ MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Paul F. Crawford, 50, of 7329 N. Middleville Rd., died Friday, Feb. 18,1983 at his residence. He was born on June 30, 1932 in Manistique, Mich., the son of Robert and Ella Crawford. He attended Manisti ue area schools. He married the former Helen J. Snyder on Sept. 15. 1961. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Following his discharge, he worked at Inland Steel Corp., sailing on a freighter on the Great Lakes. He attended two years at Michigan Veterans Vocational School in Plainwell where he received training in tool and die making. His em­ ployment has included Smith's Machine Shop, Augusta, Chenoweth Machine Shop and Ketchum Machine Shop in Hastings. Gince 1972, he has been employed at Eaton Manufacturing in Battle Creek. He is a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Middleville. Mr. Crawford is survived by his wife. Helen; one son. Terry Crawford of Mid­ dleville; two stepsons. Michael and Gary Hula, both of Middleville; one grandchild; his mother. Mrs. Ella Crawford of Manistique; onesistr. Mrs. ThomuS (Donna) Guinn of Denver, Colo.; and three nieces. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Monday. Feb. 21 at Hastings Township Cemetery. Rev. Robert E. Consani of­ ficiated. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. and attended Delton schools. He moved to Hastings in 1945. Since 1980 Hermenitt had been employed as a collection officer by the Charlotte branch of Michigan National Bank. Prior to that he was employed 22 years at service stations in the Hastings area and was a cement contractor for ten years. Hermenitt w'as affiliated with the Hastings Moose Lodge No. 628 and with the Dads of Foreign Service Veterans Post, No. 241, Nashville, where he served as past president and trustee. In 1974 Hermenitt was an unsuccessful candidate for Barry County Commissioner from Rutland Township. He had lived in Nashville since 1979. He married the former Mrs. Iris Shaffer of Nashville on Sept. 15, 1979. She survives in addition to his sons, Robert of Fla., Keith of Ken., Phillip and Dale, both of Hastings; a stepdaughter. Mrs. Linda Frith of Nashville; a stepson, Floyd Shaffer of Olivet; six grandchildren; two step- grandchildren; a brother Walter Hermenitt of Plainwell; and a sister, Margaret Garrett of Delton. Services were held Monday, Feb. 21, at Vogt Funeral Home. Nashville, with Rev. Leonard Putnam officiating. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Doris Rose Gilliland LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Doris Rose Gilliland, 76, of Jacksonville, Ark., formerly of Lake Odessa, died Thursday, Feb. 17 in Jacksonville, Ark. She was bom Oct. 5, 1906 the daughter of Frank and Lena Rogers. She attended the Lowell and Saranac schools. She married Raymond Gilliland Dec. 31, 1927 in Lansing. She was a secretary for Reo Manufac­ turing Co. in Lansing and the McCartney Agency in Lake Odessa. They moved to the Lake Odessa area in 1939. Then to Apache Junction, Ariz. in 1971 and recently moved to Jacksonville, Ark. Mrs. Gilliland is survived by her husband. Raymond; one son, Richard of Jacksonville, Ark.; a sister-in- law. Mrs. Cecile Perin of Lake Odessa; four grandchildren; four great- grandchildren and three nephews. Graveside services were held Thursday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. at Lakewide Cemetery, Rev. James Hulett officiating. Arrangements by Pickens- Koops Funeral Home. Lake Odessa. WiHiam A. WowiruH HASTINGS - Mr. William A. Woodruff, 74, of 201 W. State St., died Wednesday, Feb. 23, at his residence. He was bom in Hastings, Jan. 19,1909, the son of William and Mercey (Wood) Dennison Woodruff. He was a lifelong resident of Hastings and attended Hastings schools. He married the former Genevieve Tebo who died Oct. 2, 1972. He was employed about 15 years at the Bradford- White Corp, in Middleville, retiring in 1966. He was a member of Hastings Moose Lodge No. 628. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Dolores; Mater, Nashville, one grand son, two great- grandchildren, two sisters, Mr«*. Mary Hall of White Cloud, MI, and Mrs. Arbutus Morgan, Hastings. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 at the Wren Funeral Home with Rev. G. Vaughn Drummonds officiating with burial in the Dowling Cemetery Memorial contributions can be made to the Mooseheart. Guinivere (Pat) Klinger----------------------DELTON - Mrs. Guinivere (Pat) Klinger. 74, of Delton, died at her home Wednesday, February 23. after a lingering illness. She was bom March 30, 1908 in Chicago, the daughter of James and Olive (Forner) Pierson. She married John Klinger May 12, 1916 in South Bend, Indiana. He preceded her in death March 26. 1972. Mrs. Klinger was a member of the Cedar Creek Bible Church and the Prudence-Nobles Chapter No. 366 O.E.S. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Joyce) McAfee of Delton, Mrs. Robert (Joan) Pluff of Nashville. Janet Frohlich of West Palm Beach, Florida, and Mrs. Marvin (Judy) Haven of Delton; two sons. Jerry Klinger of Delton and John Klinger of Sturgis; 21 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; one sister. Mrs. Olive Worden of Plainwell and one brother. Ed­ ward Pierson of Jacksonville. Fla. A brother Murry Pierson, preceded her in death. Services will be held Saturday. Feb. 26 at 2:30 p.m. at the Cedar Creek Bible Church with Pastor Brent Branhan officiating. In­ terment will be in Mt. Ever’rest Cemetery in Kalamazoo. Arrangements are by the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc, or the Michigan Heart Assoc. �The Hostings Banner, Thursday, February 24. 1983 Page 5 County Beat SEASONAL LOAD AND SPEED | RESTRICTIONS " Hastings, Delton citizens oppose 4-day schoolweek (Note: This is part of a series of weekly articles about the responses of 303 persons in the Barry Intermediate School District (Delton end Hastings school district residents) to a variety of questions about public education. The local citizens were selected at random and interviewed last October in a telephone survey called Project Outreach, sponsored by the State Board of Education and funded by the State Legislature. Project Outreach surveys have been conducted in a number of intermediate school districts in the state. The survey’s purpose is aimed at improving the public's confidence in education. All the opinions gathered will be used to help state officials strengthen public education and to make plans for the decade, according to Project Director Ned S. Hubbeil who prepared the written report from which this article is derived). In the recent survey, citizens in both the Delton-Kellogg and Hastings school districts strongly opposed suggestions that schools might save money by operating on a four-day week, with longer school days or by closing schools for one month in the winter. Opposition to the ideas was shared by both citizens w»th public school students in their households as well as citizens who have no students in their homes. In Delton. 56.4 percent said they opposed shortening the school week and 52.9 percent said the same in Hastings. Project Outreach Director Ned Hubbell said the other energy-saving idea proposed closing schools for one month after Christ­ mas and was phrased in this manner. 'Another way of saving energy costs is to close schools just before Christmas and re­ open Feb. 1. The lost time would ihen be made up by starting the school year in late summer and extending the school year into early summer Would you favor or oppose this plan as a way the schools might save money?" Hubbell noted that "citizen opinion on this suggestion was almost identical to their responses on the four-day week proposal." In Delton. 53.2 percent opposed closing school for one month in the winter. In Hastings. 52.9 percent expressed opposition to the idea. In another question, the plurality of per­ sons surveyed in the Barry Intermediate School District would prefer to pay half of their school taxes in the summer and the other half in December, if they had a choice. However, there are marked differences of opinion in the survey between citizens in the two local districts, noted Hubbell. In the Hastings district, 49 percent prefer the half-and-half suggestion, compared with 37 percent in the Delton-Kellogg district who share that opinion. (Beginning this year, Hastings district residents will begin paying half their school taxes in the summer because ot action taken by the Hastings City Council on behalf of the school. But in Delton, the board of education voted against splitting the tax payment so the school tax co’lection there will still be once a year in December). Hubbell said that nearly one-third of the citizens in Delton favor a December tax collection, compared with only 17 percent who agree in the Hastings School District. "The greatest support throughout the area for the half-and-half collection plan comes from those citizens with elementary school children in the household, from younger citizens, respondents who are single, and those who have a college education," he said. (Next week's topics will cover citizens* opinions on the importance of certain school services like libraries and counseling and their reactions to ways of financing some of the. services and activities). . Lake Odessa to vote on improving water system Lake Odessa village officials are seeking residential imput by holding an advisory vote during the March 14 general election on whether to pursue the improvement of the town's water system. Along with the three candidates for village council, voters will be asked to answer “yes" or "no" on five questions concerning the proposed project. "The outcome is not binding (on the council).’* explained interim village manager John French. "We (village of­ ficials) are interested though in how residents feel." French noted that the current water system is "real antique". "The system was built for a smaller population." he explained. "The town has grown immensely since then. There’s a lot of deadends and lines that are too small.” The five questions on the ballot are: -Do you feel the quality of water should be improved? -If the village could bond or acquire a Farm Home loan for $350,000 to be payed back in 15 years, would you be supportive of using the money to improve the water quality and water lines for the Village of Lake Odessa? The cost to the homeowner would be $4 70 per month. -If the village could bond or acquire a Farm Home loan for $500,000 to be payed back in 20 years, would you be supportive of using the money to improve the water quality and water lines for the Village of Lake Odessa? The cost to the homeowner would be $5.70 per month. -Would you prefer this payment on your water bill? - Would you prefer this payment on your tax bill? French said that neither the $350,ouo sum nor the $500,000 figure would solve all the system’s problems. "It would take much more than that to do an efficient job," he added. The money, if received, would, however, cover certain priorities. The lesser sum would be used for an iron removal system; installation of a 12-inch main (replacing smaller lines) from the current main's termination, down Fourth Avenue to the water tower; installation of a 12-inch main from Fourth Avenue, south from M-50 to Lake view Drive (a subdivision area); and the elimination of some deadends (which cause rust build-up and stagnation). The larger sum would include those priorities, plus the installation of a six-inch line on parts of Lakeview Drive and work the system on Alger Street, Bonanza south to Tupper Lake Street and along Tupper Lake to Jordan Lake Avenue. If village officials decided to pursue the project, the next step would be to contact the Farm Home Administration, French said. There are around 2300 residents in the village. 10 Lakewood educators have applied for jr. high principal job Superintendent William Eckstrom in­ formed Litkewood school board members at last week s meeting that 10 staff members have applied for the Lake Odessa Junior High principal position. "I told the board I would be screening the applications and interviewing the candidates and that I would make a recommendation later in the spring." Eckstrom said. The Lakewood superintendent said the in­ house applicants would be given initial consideration. "If we find a qualified can­ didate (frem the 10 applicants), then ‘yes' we would probably hire that person." he said. "If none of them appear to have the necessary qualifications, then we would look outside." The new principal will replace Raymond Greene who is retiring in June. The board also accepted a $50,000 bid for the purchase of the "building trades house" near Jordan Lake. That structure was put up in 1981 82 by students enrolled in the building trades vocational education program. A house is not being constructed this year for the first time since the program’s con­ ception. "That’s partly because of the poor economy and partly because the enrollment (in the class) was down," Eckstrom ex­ plained. He added that a minimum of 15 students are required to go ahead with construction of a home In other business, school officials agreed to match up to $600 in funds with the Woodland Jr. High Student Council for landscaping of that school’s southern courtyard area. Mark Schuler of the student council presented the request. The school board’s March 3 meeting has been cancelled, allowing school personnel and board members to attend a performance of the high school choir. - NOTICE ... of PUBLIC HEARING on the proposed general fund budget for Barry Intermediate School District WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9,1983 7:30 P.M. ... at the District Office 202 S. Broadway, Hastings Copies of the budget are available week­ days 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the District Office listed above. IN EFFECT ft Weight controls now on roads by Steve Horton The recent balmy weather has been good r.ews for spring watchers, but for county roads the story is different. The unseasonably warm temperatures have thawed the frost from the ground, causing parts of roads to start deteriorating. The results have been nearly impassable spots on some dirt and gravel through-ways, according to Don Wolf, assistant engineer for the Barry County Road Commission, and a worse-than-usual breaking up of paved roads. Also accompanying the thawing frost are the weight load restrictions, put on by the road commission last Thursday. "This warm weather has caused the frost to come out of the ground.” Wolf explained "It (the thawing) started before that (last Thursday), but we wanted to give the public some notice." The reduction of the legal load limits af­ fects milk haulers, garbage haulers, heavy trucks.and semis, among others. The limits are determined by certain criteria, including axle and tire size. The restrictions are on only one Class A Unseasonably worm weather during the post week-and-a-half has been a boon to spring-watchers, but less than desirable for local and state roads. The rapid departure of frost has caused a break up of pavement, resulting in potholes and mud and rut* on many stretches of dirt and grovel side roods state road, south M-37. but that could be changed by the state's road department. They are on all of the county’s Class B roads The imposition of the weight limits this early are not unusual, according to Wolf "Most every year it seems we get a January thaw," he said. "It's not unusual to have them on during that period." If a cold snap arrived and seemed likely to stay awhile, then restrictions could be lifted, he added The assistant engineer, however, did not forsee that taking place. “1 don’t look for that this year with the way this winter is." Wolf said. If so. then restrictions would remain in effect until the ground sufficiently drys out. A side effect of the thaw are potholes on the blacktopped roads and Wolf predicts there'll be more than a few “It looks like the breaking up of the roads is going to be worse this year (than normal),” he explained. "There'll be a lol of patching. On the side roads mud and ruts plague the traveler. Wolf noted that the situation on some sections had improved since last week. “They were really bad then." he said. We had quite a few gravel and dirt roads that were getting near to being inaccessile." YOU DECIDE WHICH IS GOING TO BE NUMBER ONE. BIG MAC0R CHICKEN McNUGGETS? •BIG MAC SANDWICH FREE BIG MAC SANDWICH OR BREAKFAST ENTREE CHICKEN McNUGGETS Ml 3 BUY A BREAKFAST ENTREE' AND GET ANOTHER OF THE SAME FREE-DURING BREAKFAST HOURS ONLY. BUY A BIG MAC11 SANDWICH OR AN ORDER OF CHICKEN McNUGGETS AND GET ANOTHER OF THE SAME FREE. WEEK ONE: OFFER GOOD: FEB 23 - MAR 1 visit pleaM’ (••••I r .i WEEK ONE: OFFER GOOD: FEB 23 - MAR 1 McDonald's I *< Err McMullin'Sandwich.Scrambled EffRiiand Muffin. 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Shirley Kilmer reported that she had received addresses for nearly everyone listed in this column early in February. Now she needs current addresses fora later group of alumni, including Harold Warner of 1912; Ralph H. Hershberger, Omar K. Christian, and Gera’d H. Van Houten of 1917; Adelphia Hebei Johnson, Gertrude Blocher Moss, Esther G. Morrison Rogers of 1919; Elwyn Dell of 1920; Velma 1. Oversmith McCauley and Mildred Rairigh Rousch of 1925; and Eugene Anderson of 1933. If anyone who knows the current ad­ dress of any of these people would notify Mrs. Galen Kilmer at 367-2272 in Woodland, it would be appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lucas recently returned from two weeks in Atlanta, Ga., where they visited with their daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughters as well as many old friends. Mr. Wayne Offley, formerly of Woodland, is in Pennock Hospital in Hastings with an infection in his knee. He was taken to the hospital on Friday about noon, and he is still unable to walk. However, it is reported that he is improving and is in good spirits. On Tuesday, March 8, a business meeting of the Woodland Women’s Stuuy Club will be held at the Woodland Lions Den st 1:30 p.m. The program will be presented by Marti Lind and will be on candy making. Hostesses will be Carol Enz, Hilda Jones and Edna Wise. Early in February, I wrote about the Lutheran Brotherhood Father and Child Banquet as it was planned, turned it into the paper and left the area. Later, the dinner had to be postponed because uf the weather. So, Kerry Kinney was not able to come present the program when the dinner was held a week late, on Feb. 9, instead of Feb. 2. The offering taken at the dinner was designated for the Steve Allerding family to help pay the expenses of caring for son, Timothy Jon. Steve dhd his two older children, Josh and Abbie, were able to attend the banquet. John Fisher acted as master of ceremonies at the banquet. David Lind gave the fathers welcome ana the child’s response was given by his daughter, Tina Lind. John Kinney led some songs and men’s chorus sang? The banquet was enjoyed by all who were able to attend, and Kerry Kinney plans to present the originally planned program sometime later in the spring. Claudine Matthews and Lucille Brown gave a program about Abraham Lincoln at the February meeting of the Kilpatrick Church Adult Christian Endeavor group. The meeting followed a potluck dinner. As a great many people were away, only 11 members were able to attend the dinner and meeting. On March 4, a Church Women United service for the World Day of Prayer will be held al Woodgrove Parish Church in Coats Grove for the women of all the Woodland area churches. Phillip Bom and his son-in-law, Victor Estrella, spent the weekend in Woodland while on a business trip from their homes in Arizona. They arrived at the home of Phillip’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Born of Woodland, on Saturday evening. On Sunday, they were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Reuther. Also present ror dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Eduard Markwart. Andrew and Matthew. A surprise birthday party was held for Lawrence Chase on his 75th birthday, Friday, Feb. 18. The party was at a restaurant in Grand Ledge. Most members of the Chase family were able to attend the party. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Chase, Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Chase from Coats Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lynch from Williamston, Mr. and Mrs. David Chase and family from Woodland, Mr and Mrs. Robert Chase and family and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Chase of Woodland, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lehman of Belleview, Mr. an.'* Mrs. Merton Tobias of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mason of Nash­ ville, Rev. and Mrs. George Speas of Woodland, and George Schaibly of Woodland all enjoyed the party. A cake with 75 candles was served to Lawrence, and he blew them all out with one puff. Lawrence received many nice gifts, cards and visits from friends and relatives all during the weekend. Mrs. Chase said that he had had a really nice 75th birthday. The Luther League of Zion Lutheran Church held a Sweetheart Dinner on Saturday evening, Feb. 12. The basement of the church was decorated to look like a restaurant with individual candle-lite tables and a buffet service. Entertainment was provided in the fireside lounge following the dinner. The live entertainment included songs sung by Duane Reuther and John Kinney who accompanied themselves on an electric bass and a guitar. They sang one song that had lyrics recently written by Aaron Doroff set to music by John Kinney. A tentative date has been set for the benefit dinner for the expenses of caring for Timothy Jon Allerding. The dinner is planned for March 13 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. It will be held at Cunningham Acres near Lake Odessa. Roast beef is planned and a cash donation will be taken. All proceeds will be equaled by the Aid Association for Lutherans. That organization also met and equaled the donations that were made at the Lutheran Brotherhood Father and Child Banquet earlier in February. Twenty people from Woodland attended the Greater Lansing Area Barber Shop Quartet Concert at Eastern High School in Lansing last Saturday evening. They heard five quartets and the Sweet Adelines and the Lansing Chapter of Barber Shop Quartets Choir. Those who attended were Mr. and An O Lake Odessa News: by Catherine Lucas Mrs. Ogal Jordan. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Duits. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Courser, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Friedland. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Reuther, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Baitinger, Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Roberts, Mr. and Mrs Eduard Markwart and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lind. Part of this group plan also to attend the Grand Rapids Chorus and Lakewood Men’s Chorus concert which will be held at Lakewood High School Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening, Feb. 26. Lakewood Community Service Council has spent $500 to stock a pantry kitchen with emergency food supplies for needy people. This pantry has been placed at Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road near Woodland. It is now stocked and open on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. andon Friday afternoons from2 p.m. to4 p.m. The first day it was open, it served two families. The pantry project is still looking for faithful workers to help in its operation. If anyone is interested in helping staff the pantry, they may contact any Lakewood Community Service Council member or Pastor Rothfuss of Zion Lutheran Church. The A&W Family Restaurant is again open for business on Jordan Lake Street after closing for the winter months. Persons interested in being candidates for a position on the board of education of the Lake wood schools may obtain petition forms at the office of Superintendent William Eckstrom. The terms of Janet Thomas and Don Foltz expire this year. Sandra Krebs of Lake Odessa, a senior and social work major at Spring Arbor College, spent three weeks as a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity in Americus, Ga. Sandra, along with two other students of the college, spent the time during their semesters. Habitat operates on contributions and non-interest loans of individuals, churches and other organizations. Duane Yager has purchased McCartney Real Estate, changing the name to Yager Statewide. He will now be able to reach into statewide areas with his real estate sales. Yager began his association with the Mc­ Cartney Agency in 1967. He felt he wanted to be in business outside of insurance, but retains his license although he’s not active. Besides Yager, the sales people are Marion Miller, Margaret Eggers, Alice Wiser, Clark Gable guns set high price at auction antique to be valuable. As the years pass, this doll will appreciate as will the price! The reproduction of Richard Steiff's 1903 bear, 12Mi inches tall, is being offered at $100, The following is some almost unbelievable the 1983 price; accounts of antiques and collectibles sold at The tiny 1930’s Toonerville Trolley" of auction, and also a few little-known lithographed tin construction is being offered historical facts on various subjects. for $475; an 8 inch Champion Mack Wrecker A collection of 30 modern sporting rifles, can be yours for $150; an Amos and Andy (of shotguns, and handguns sold at a recent radio fame) taxi is $275; a Stan Kenton (of Sothby’s Los Angeles auction for $58,675. They were from the collection of the late big band fame) band wagon is selling for actor, Clark Gable. Some were in their $300; and an antique trivet, in the likeness of George Washington, of cast iron, sells at original monogrammed cases. Exceptional sales included a Parker 12-bore double- $105. The list goes on and on. One has to wonder barrel shotgun for $13,000; a Remington if the toothpaste tube we threw away last Model 32 over-and-under shotgun, bearing a week should have been saved for a future monogrammed “G” for $6,250. nostalgia buff — especially when we hear A ‘Honus Wagner’ baseball card with an advertisement for Piedmont cigarettes on that the new craze is collecting the garbage the back sold for $3,876 in 1977 to an advanced of famous people. These collectors call collector of baseball memorabilia. Imagine themselves “Garbologists”. A handwritten note discarded into his waste basket, the current value in today’s inflated times! The 1939 first edition of the Superman because he misspelled a word, put Spiro Agnew memorabilia into being. A sweaty oomic book sold in 1976 for $2,000. A Babe Ruth’ baseball card from the 1930s neckscarf, given at random to a swooning sold for $250 at a recent Sports Memorabilia teen-ager, made the price of another soar sale in New York; a 1908 Coca-Cola gum into the hundreds of dollars. Is the sweat wrapper sold for $90 at a 1976 auction in the from Elvis Presley really that expensive? It surely seems to be. same city And now, as I said, are some little-known An 18-inch all porcelain 19831’mited edition facts from history; Marilyn Monroe doll is currently being .. — Andrew Jackson, the seventh president fered for public sale at $375. It is licensed by the Marilyn Monroe estaie. This is why I of the United States, was known to duel so frequently that when he died, he was found to repeatedly say an item doesn’t have to be have several bullets still lodged in his body. — New York was the first state to require license plates. An act requiring owners of motorized vehicles to register with the Secretary of State became law in April 1901. — Free road maps were first offered by Gulf Oil Company in 1913. — The first gas gauge appeared on automobiles in 1922. — The first coin operated parking meter was patented in 1935 by Carl Magee. — The motto “In God We Trust” first appeared in American coinage on a two-cent piece in 1864. — Michigan became a state in 1837. Milton, Mich, was established by Samuel Guernsey of New York state in 1831. It acquired a post office in 1833, and was renamed Battle Creek. It was so named because of a legendary battle between an Indian and a land surveyor on its creek bank in 1825. Battle Creek had 993 inhabitants by 1849. — The first electromagnet was devised by English physicist William Sturgeon in 1823. It could lift nine times its own weight. —The first Christmas Club was introduced by a Carlisle, Penn, bank in 1909. — The earliest recorded strike was one by an orchestra leader from Greece, named Aristos. It took place in Rome about 309 B.C. The cause was lack of meal breaks. — The Boy Scouts were first chartered in February of 1910. — Newsweek magazine made its debut in February of 1933. It sold for 10 cents a copy. — Small children of the Victorian period rarely dined with their elders or older siblings. Instead, they very often knelt on the floor and ate from tea tables. These tables were designed with built-up edges so the child’s plate couldn’t accidentally slide off onto the carpet. These tea tables almost always had beautifully carved legs and feet. The dish-top edging is often designed with open-work carving. These lovely old tables were usually constructed of mahogany or walnut. These ornate Victorian tea tables are seldom seen today, and the acquisition of one costs a "pretty penny". INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT assures the TAX BREAK YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR . . . And, it will be to your advantage to start yours where it is most convenient; right here at... NBH Before you pay for 1982, you may Deposit up to *2,000°° of your Annual Duane Reuther, Mark Gassman. and Wayne Musbach. John French, village councilman, has been appointed as acting manager for the village to take the place of Frank Pascarella, village manager for over four years who has resigned to accept a similar position at Belleville. French will resign from the council until a new manager is hired, saying the position was a temporary one. The Village Hair Shop opened Feb. 1 and is located at 1133 Sixth Avenue, Lake Odessa, with Pat Walkington and Marge Bowerman as operators. Business hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with senior citizens discounts on Tuesday and Wednesday. The village election will be held March 14 at the Page Memorial Building and anyone not sure if they’re registered may call Village Clerk Vera Kaufman. There will be no races unless there are write-ins but a veryimportant advisory vote is on the ballot for people to vote on. Cecile Perin spent the weekend with her son and family, the Larry Perins, in Wyoming to assist her son, Steve, in celebrating his 16th birthday. Other guests were grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cash of Wyoming, and uncle and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cash of Grand Rapids. The Jolly Dozen met Friday afternoon at the home of Mildred Sensiba. The next meeting of the club will be Friday afternoon, March 4, at Emma O’Mara's home. Cecile Perin will entertain members of the Past Noble Grand Club at Lake Manor on Thursday, March 3. The next senior citizens dinner of the Lakewood School District will be held Thursday, Feb. 24. Reservations should be made especially early, for those having birth­ days this month. Members of St Edward Church met at the church Monday for an afternoon tea to honor Agnes Slowinski upon her retirement from the Fate’s Family Fare where she had been employed for many years. The Congregational Women's Fellowship has started a memorial fund in memory of Anna Huntzinger who recently passed away. She was a long-time member of the church and very active in all projects and depart­ ments of the church until several years ago. She lived to celebrate her birthday of more than a hundred years. Anyone wishing to contribute to this memorial fund through the fellowship may do so by contacting the financial secretary, Marilyn Garlinger. Girl Scout cookie time is here and the girls will be taking orders for cookies in the local area from Feb. 26 through March 4. They will be delivered April 13 through 23. Forest Roberts, a former local resident, passed away at an Alma hospital, where he had resided for many years. His services were at Alma and interment was in Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. He was born March 2, 1906 in Lake Odessa, the oldest son of George and Carrie (Neithamer) Roberts and was married to Pearl Wilson July 10, 1933. She survives, as does a daughter, Doris Hanson of Lansing, and two brothers, Laverne of Woodland and Roy of Nashville. He was employed as an agent for the Railroad Express for 30 years before his retirement in 1972. A coffee hour reception, after the morning worship service at the Congregational Church on Sunday, honored Theo and Alice Bulling for their 57th wedding anniversary which was Feb. 15. The first of a series of Lenten films will be shown Wednesday evening following the family night supper at 6:30 p.m. This film is "Challenge of Faith" and will be followed next Wednesday by the film "Discipleship”. “Conflict”, “Retreat and Decision”, "Triumph and Defeat”, and "Crucifixtion and Resurrection” will be shown on the following Wednesday nights during Lent. The Merry Social Club will meet Thursday, March 10 with Cecile Perin at Lake Manor. Cecile Perin received word of the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Raymond (Doris Rose) Gilliland, age 76, at Jacksonville, Ark. on Thursday. Cremation followed and memorial graveside services are scheduled for Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Lakeside Cemetery of Lake Odessa. The family resided here for years before moving to Apache Junction, Arlz. in 1971 and then last Octooer to their present home. Raymond and son, Richard, will be arriving here Thursday morning or before and. if weather is bad. services will be held at the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Erb were able to get a call through to Philadelphia to check on their daughter. Nancy, a teacher in the school there. All schools were closed and are still digging out from the snowstorms that struck there. Roy and Marie Warner, formerly of Lake Odessa, and now residing in Yarnell, Ariz., writes that they have had lots of rain, but that it runs off instead of flooding. They have a son residing here and a daughter. Anita, in California. They have had a lot of company from Michigan in January. Awards were given out at the Monday night meeting of the village council. Sergeani James Valentine received one for his work with the ambubnee service, while Julie Smith was promoted to police sergeant and received her badge. Police Chief Glenn Desgranges has been screening applicants and introduced the newest member of the force, Robert Lenz of the Freeport area, a part-time police officer. His mother is the former Patricia Haddix. Robert is a graduate of Hastings High School and at­ tended police classes at the Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315 held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 8 in the Masonic Temple. After the business meeting, refreshments were served in the dining room by Letah and Clayton Boyce and Rose Lane. The Past Matrons Club of Lake Odessa chapter met at the home of Letah Boyce Tuesday, Feb. 22 for a 6:30 p.m. potluck supper. A business meeting followed. The next regular chapter meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 8 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Congratulations to Mary Fran Armstrong for being selected as the teacher of the year of Lakewood. She came to Lakewood in 1947 to teach home economics. A very quiet person, she has done so much for her students outside of teaching and there is also the admirable quality of her dedication to her work. The Women's Fellowship of lhe First Congregational Church .met in the church dining room Wednesday for their Feb. meeting. The program chairman. Marilyn Garlinger, introduced Mrs. Marge Smith from Portland who showed color slides <rf her trip to China last August. Following the slide presentation and business meeting, refresh ments were served by Marcia Raffler and Laurel Garlinger. The next meeting will be held at the church on Wednesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. A business meeting will follow a Lenten film. The adult class of the Congregational Church will have their annual progressive supper Saturday, Feb. 26, beginning their first course at Bill and Sheila Black’s home at Woodbury. The main course is at the church dining room, followed by dessert at the home of Doris and Bob Huyck. Grandpa & great­ great-granddaughter share hospital stay When Leon J. McMillen, 83, of Escondido, Calf, (formerly of 718 North East St., Hastings) checked into Palomar Hospital recently with a heart condition, he didn’t realize his visitors would be sharing their attention. His great- great- granddaughter was bom there three days after he checked in. Natasha Lorraine Durant is the new daughter of April and Brian Durant, the fifth generation of her family in Escondido. Natasha’s grandparents are Mrs. Ruth Wieland and Richard J. Reed of Escondido. The baby's great- grandparents are Richard W. and Ruby Reed, and Mrs. Reed’s father is McMillen, who went home one day before Natasha. Both are doing well. LOW COST DENTURES FROM MICHIGAN LICENSED DENTISTS What’s happening? ■ If you see news in the making, call the Michigan Dental Referral Service will furnish names of providing dentists. Call: Mon. — Fri. 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. BANNER, Sponsored by MICHIGAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION and let us know... FULL DENTURES ONLY 948-8051 CALL (517) 372-9070 Income in your IRA account. County parks group to meet on March 1 All your IRA deposits may be deducted from your taxable gross earnings for Federal Income The Regular Meeting of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission will be held on Tuesday. March 1, at 7 p.m. in the Museum. 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Thursday, February 24, 1983 — Page 7 National, state Future Farmers officers visit Ace Bolt & Nut shop Two national officers and the president of the state organization of Future Farmers of America visited the Ace Bolt and Nut Co. on S. Yankee Springs Rd. Tuesday as part of a week-long tour of the slate during National FAA Week. Visiting lhe local company were Bryan Stamps of Edwards, Mississippi, National FFA vice president of the south region; Bruce Kettler of Anna, Ohio, National FFA vice president of the eastern region; and aiSreL J .MORRELL 'The Daniel J. Morrell' Gerald Gonder of Interlochen, Mi, Michigan FFA president. The officers are currently on leave from their respective colleges lo participate in the tour. On hand lo welcome the FFA visitors at Ace Bolt and Nut Co. were Robert Wolhford, company president; Dan Price, foreman, and Ann Finkbeiner, secretary. Ace Bolt and Nut Co. is a sponsor of the National FFA Foundation. The company, which has been in business for 12 years in Barry County, also works with FFA chapters around the country on fund raising-type sales projects. Before moving to Yankee Springs Rd. five-years ago, lhe company had been located in Middleville. The FFA delegation stopped to visit the company while traveling to Grand Rapids after visiting the Upjohn Co. in Kalamazoo. The purpose of the educational lour is to visit business and industries to learn more about them and how they operate, Kettler said. Many of their stops will be at businesses affiliated with agriculture. They also plan to visit Michigan State University and major automobile manufacturers in Detroit. Survivor, film tell ship wreck story byKenReibel n.I .■ .-ff a; Personnel from Ace Boll and Nut Co. (from left) Ann Flnbeiner, Dan Price, and company president Robert Wolhford greet National FFA officers Gerald Gonder. Bruce Kettler. and Bryan Stomps. It’s Not Pretend! A film about the bizarre 1966 sinking of the "Daniel J. Morrell" will be shown in the Gerald Ford Fieldhouse at Grand Rapids Junior College SJatruday, March 5, at 8 p.m. The film is sponsored by S.H.I.P.S. - the Shipwreck History Inspection and Preser­ vation Society - and the Grand Valley Divers, Inc., with proceeds to go to the Butterworth Hospital Hyperbaric Chamber Fund. The program will feature historical data and art work, and an appearance by the only survival of the shipwreck which took the lives of 28 men during a raging blizzard on Lake Huron. On Monday morning, Nov. 28, 1966, the "Daniel J. Morrell”, a 603-foot steamer, and its sister ship, the 580-foot "Edward Y. Townsend", left their berths on the Detroit River and set off on the long trip north to Lake Superior. A howling blizzard had been building since the weekend, and by the end of day, both ships were fighting 65-mile-an-hour winds and 25-foot waves. The skippers of the two ships had been in radio contact with each other throughout the day. Their last transmission came at fifteen minutes after midnight, when the "Morrell’s” captain, Arthut Crawley, spot with the skipper of the "Townsend", Captain Thomas Connelly. The transmission was brief, with both men expressing concern over the safety of their ships, and wishing each other luck. It was the last anyone heard from the "Morrell”. Thirty-seven hours later, a motor vessel found a body floating in the lake, clad in an orange life jacket marked with the name “Daniel J. Morrell”. The last hours of the "Daniel J. Morrell" GOOD SERVICE unfolded as search vessels spread out over the ley waters of Lake Huron in search of survivors and wreckage. Only one survivor was ever found, Dennis Hale, discovered by search parties under a pile of dead shipmates on a life boat. Hale’s story reveals how giant waves split the “Morrell" in two. As the crew sat in a life boat, waiting for the sinking bow to set them in lhe lake, another wave .scattered the hapless crew members into Huron's freezing waters. Tickets for the “Daniel J. Morrell" ship wreck film are available at WBCH and the Boomtown Sound Shop in Hastings. Cost is $4 in advance, or $5 at the door. ‘Legislators addresses’ With District State Representative Robert Bender P.O. Box 30014, Rm. 220 Lansing, Mi. 48909 517-373-0842 \ 3rd District U.S. Representative Howard Wolpe 1527 Longworth Building Washington, D.C. 20518 202-225-5011 13th District State Senator Robert Welborn P.:O. Box 30036 Lansing, Mi. 48909 517-373-0793 District office 33 Capital Ave. N.E. 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Ken Van Belkum, Todd Voshell, Richelie Weiler, Randy Wilcox, Sarah Yost. Honors - 3.10 to 3.49 GPA: Margarita Asambura, Ruth Bolthouse, Craig Brand, Lisa Brownell, Thomas R. Clark, Michael Cols, Susanne Collins, Steven Conner, Donald Converse, Andy Danuloff, Phillip Davisson, Mary Drake, Brenda Finney, James Francik, Cristopher Hough, Jackie Jaynes, Kerry Lambert, Cindy Lawrence, John Lenz, Kendra Mack, Gordon Matthews, Graden McIntyre, Randall Miller, Samuel Mix, Sam Naegele, Patti Nelson, David Nye, James Owings, Lisa Paavo, Lon Payne, Sharon Peake, Andy Smith, Amy Stack, Tina Stamm, Steven Strong, Kim Tobias. High Honors - 3.50 to 4.00 GPA: Willie Barry, Kevin Baum, Kimberly Ann Baxter, Scott BeBeau, Mary Bennett, Sheri Blair, Barbara Carlson, Caryn Conrad, Sally Czinder, Scott Elliott, Julie Frantz, Brian Gahan. Cathy Gregenok, Paige Heniser, Laurie Herbstreith, Cynthia Hubert, Paula Huey, Toni Keeler, Deneen Lepard, Kristi Main, Bernice Martin, Teresa Maurer, Mark McJunkin, Jennifer Mead, Kelly Mogg, Mitrj Enrique Molina, Mike Morris, Lon Payne, Sherry Short, Yvonne Simpson, Sandra Spindler, Ann Sullivan, Lori Teunessen, Dawn White, Connie Williams, Teri Wolf, Tim Wymer. Grade 11 Honorable Mention - 3.00 to 3.09 GPA: Betty Barnum, Brad Bennett, Laura Bradford, Tom Brown, Tammy Connor, Bob Craven, Patty DeMond, David Finch, Richardia Gibbs, Lisa Hayes, Gary MacKenzie, Dave Preston, Robert Rowley, Mary Satterfield, Jason Sixberry, Mike Trudgeon. Honors - 3.10 to 3.49 GPA: Teresa Barry, Jacqueline Bennett, Jean Byrne, Melissa Covey, Debra Dykstra, Karen Forman, G regay Fox, Sue Frenthway, Lori Hummell, Sandra Logan, Angie McKinney, Kraig Micklatcher, Jack Moore, Timothy Power, Ted Scofield. Stacy Shepler, Evelynn Sloan, Robert Whinnen, Karen Williams, Barbara Wood. High Honors - 3.50 to 4.00 GPA: Paula Atkinson, Curtess Belson, Sandra Brimmer, Harold Ciason, Katie Ddnay, Bill Eltzroth. Laura Lee Erway, Stephanie Hoekstra, Teri Kessenich, Deanna Kosbar, Debbie Lowell, Steve Maurer, Jodi Miller, Kendy Mueller, Michelle Newton, Jeff Schwennesen, Darwin Stanton, Michael Stapler, Teresa Thurman. Lisa Warner, Angie Weller, Dan Winebrenner. Grade 10 Honorable Mention - 3.00 to 3.09 GPA: Laura Astle, Deedee Barkhuff, Carleen Blackburn, Kevin Bower, Cherie Bradley, Roger Caris, Debbie Chamberlain, Gary Danuloff, Sandra Falk, Thomas Freridge, Robbie Kennedy, Beau King, Andy Marsh, Kevin Miller, Steve Pederson, Wayne Pennington, Eric Phillips, Beverly Pierce, Scott Silverman, Tammie Stigall, Jolene Todd, John Wiswell. Honors • 3.10 to 3.49 GPA: Jennifer Abson, Mark Brown, Tonya Davis, Marjo Denney, David Flood, Wendy Fowler, Ronnie Frick, Tammy Hill, David Kensington, Paul Lewis, Anthony Marfia, Matt Mikolajczyk, Myra Mix, Rob Olson, Kristi Orlik, Kim Erik Ploot, Lori Rohm, Amber Schaefer, Gregg Shaeffer, Michael Shaw, Kelley Sisson, Debbie Slocum, Craig Smith. Scott A. Taylor, Sue Veldman, Suzanne Wallace, Dan Walldorff, Edwaiu Woodmansee. High Honors - 3.50 to 4.4*0 GPA: Jeff Ar­ nold, Mark Bustance, Priscilla Dolan, Sandy Edwards, Philip Gagnon/ Gregg Gibson, Brandon Greenfield, Nancy Hudson, Kim­ berly Inman, Cristine Kruko, Amy Loftus, Kristi Martin, Kris Matthews, Sharon Maurer, Andy Moskalik, Stacy Owens, Billy Pelfrey, Scott Price, Paul Service, Laurie Snyder, Robert Spiker, Phil Strong, Robin Styring, Brent Tracy, Carla Witzel. Grade 9 Honorable Mention - 3.00 to 3.09 GPA: Molly Anderson, Wade Endsley, Ann Gaylor, Ty Green, Kim Hilgendorf, Kitrina Hoffman, Jack Homing, Bradley Johnson, Linda Peake, Rodney Reid, Brian Slocum, Timothy Slocum, Shawn Smith, Matthew Timm, Julie Tinkler. Honors - 3.10 to 3.49 GPA: Mark Anton, Jennifer Barkhuff, Michael Begg, Rex Brown, Jeanine Chenier, Susan Clark, Starlette Cross, Scott Farr, Becky Fields, Darlene Griner, Lyle Gross, Belinda Guernsey, Melissa Guernsey, Susan Halstead Tammy Hare, Todd Havey, Mark Hubbell, Tim Hubert, Christine Morgan, Micheline Nelson. Janet Norris, Eric Pattok, Michael Pickard, Andrew Roush, Mark Schaubei, Michael Sherry, Lori Stamm, David VanAmeyden, Craig Weller. Melissa Wieckowski, Becky Wood. High Honors - 3.50 to 4.00 GPA: Amy Atkinson, Carjm Black, David Byrne, Rose Byykkonen, Suzie Carlson, Barbara Case, Diana Count, Troy Dalman, Martha Davis, Martha Dimmers, Nikki Dunham, Tina Elliott, Rick Frey, Floyd Gates, Mike Grebenok. 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Cari Bradley, Ron Bustance. Becky Case, Kirk Cheney, Ginger Clark, Scott Clark, Lisa Clawson, Shelly Converse, Melanie Cook, Robin Cruttenden, Andrea Curtiss, Kathy Dawson, Matt DeCamp, Julie Dimmers, Debbie Dukes, Boyd Endsley, Jennifer Evans, Kelley Flood, Michelle Frey, Bobby Frick, Heidi Frye, Scott Furrow, Kent Gee, Todd Gerber, John Gergen, Mike Grafton, Brad Gray, Paul Hankins, Lisa Hattis, Ben Hawkins, Gregory Heath, Chris Howell, Mike Johnson, Tony Jones, Joelle Konieczny, Nathan Lancaster, Colleen Lewis, Kenneth MacKenzie, Brian McLean, Mark Michlatcher, Becky Miller. Andy Mogg, Micah Murphy, Craig Nichols, Brian Peake. Dan Pickard, Beth Pierce, Kris Ploot, Evelyn Raffler, Chris Rase, -Aija Roush, Denna Sherry, Melissa Short, Dave Slanker, Erin Solmes, Jackie Sunior, Cherie Swank, Amy Sweet, Brian Tack, Scott Turnbull, Sara Vos, Scott Welier, Laura Woodmansee, Philip Wymer. Nth GRADE 4.0 Average - Steve Laubaugh. Anna Loftus, Vicky Main. Michelle Melendy, Eric Peterson, Ann Scofield, Keely Shay. Marc Zimmerman. 3.5 to 3.9 Average - Amy Andrus. Kristen Arnold, Jackie Barr,-. Vai Dakin. Brad Emswiler, Kim Fox, Lisa French. Karin Gibson, Tim Hammond, Amy Haywood, Lori Hough. Ted Keniston, Martha Kessenich, Susan Meyers. Mike Miller. Pam Mitchell. John Nichols. Wayne Oom. Kevin Purgiel, Chuck Robinson, Elisa Smith, Bonnie Sullivan. Traci Warren, Shannon Williams, Mark Wilson. Richard Young, Yolanda Zimmerman. 3.0 to 3.49 Average - Tracy Allerding, Chris Avery, Katari Brown, Dan Case. HenryCase, Rita Daniels. Kim Duimstra, Mike Eastman, Alan Fouty, Jerry’ Frick, Maria Gagnon. Shawn Gahan. Lee Hallifax, Laura Hammond, Kim Harma, Doug Haun, Carol Hewitt, Susan Hilgendorf, Darin Hooker, Doris Huey, Susan Inman. Carrie Jacobs, Jeff Jasperse, Jeff McBrian, Mike Karpinski, Ed Kidder, Joel Lenz, Kristin Lyons, Rebecca Main, Dan McClurkin. Kacy McDonald, Sean McMahon, Janet Miller, Jeff Neal, Jenee Newton, Peggy Noom, Bart O’Laughlin, Courtney Olsen, Sherri Olmsted, Tracy Paulauski, Kerry Payne, Nancy Peterson, Candy Priest, Laura Redman, Lori Reid, Shawn Rhoadtc, Nicole Ross, Sheila Roush, Jon Schimmel, Steve Scobey, Steve Shepler, Chris Silverman. Randy Simmons, Will Simmons, Barbie Sinclair, Mark Slocum, Coleen Scotsman, Kim Stafford, Susan Strong, Valerie Taylor, Kyle Trahan, Lisa Vargaz, Dale White. Doug Whitmore, Dan Willison, Brenda Wilson, Frank Winans. Ken Witker. Thornapple Kellogg High School The honor roll is divided into three point averagecatagories: 4.00, all A’s; 3.50 to 3.99, Honor Students; 3.00 to 3.49, Honorable Mention. 12th Grade All A’s: Brenda Dykstra, Theresa Murphy, Christopher Noah, James Schipper. Delaina Seeley, Phillip Teater, James Verlinde, Donna Windish. Honor Roll: Jane Bryans, Roberta Cooper, Dale Draper, Sheryl Eavey, Patricia Flynn, Mary Funk, Susan Kaechele, Susan King, Timothy Lewis, Pamela Linske, Melissa Main, Steven Myers. Michelle Rodriquez, Pennic Shoebridge, Martin Sinke. Ross Timmerman, David VanSickle, Teri Welker. Honorable Mention: Karen Barber, Robin Bignail, Ohnalee Bloem, Debra Bos, Robert Boshears, Tammy Bowerman, Bruce Buehler, Connie Courtney, Jose DeMarti, Carl Eggleston, Scott Engerson, Fredrick Hannapel, Chrisann Helman, Timothy Henry, Gail Holzgen, Randall Karel, Annette Kelley, Betsy Miedema, Laurel Newhouse, David Nobel, Michele Ordway, Christine Perr , William Perry, Sharon Poland, Reginald Raab, Dawn Riley, Joseph Shaver, Barbara Sherwood, Cynthia Sidebotham, Robin Sines, Jimm Smith, Teresa VanAman, Tena VanDyken, Sherman VanderVeen, Deborah Weeks, Brian Willshire. 11th Grade All A’s: Lynnette DeGroote, Michelle Hurst, Craig Mathiesen, Dale Thoms, Claire Wieringa. Honor Roh: Jennifer Bartlett, Lawrence Barton, Julie Beuschel, Jennifer Blough, Benjamin Briggs, Amy Grube, Robin Hula, Tamara McAlary, Evan Miller, Toni Owen, Janu- Ward. Adam Wegner, Christina Wheeler, Christian Wingeier, Jeffrey Wohlford. Honorable Mention: Bonnie Belson, Julia Bode, Pamela Borck, Tracy Brock. Phillip Chapman, Mark Dykstra, Kathryn Fox, Tammy Godzwa, Bernadette Helman, Laurie Hooper, Brian Kaechele, Kreg Kelley. Kyle Kozeny. Debra Linske, Tamara Maichele, David Perry, David Schleh, Terry Sensiba, Sheryl VanDyke, Dawn VanPolen, Laura VanPutten, Lori VanderArk, Craig Vetter, Kendra Weeks, Randal Winchester, Dorothy Wingeier, Jodi Wright. 10th Grade All A’s: Gregory Henry, Cynthia Marieage, Kristin Miner. Honor Roll: Kimberly Bode, Todd Courts, Teresa French, Timothy Mann, Kathrin Miner, Michael Newhouse, Sharon Sher­ wood, Korina Smith, Nonna Snyder, Debra Tagg, Melissa Thatcher, Brenda VanDuine. Honorable Mention: Shelley Baerman, —Wendy Berg. Brent Biermacher, Dawn Bos. James Brotherton, Timothy Browne, Julie Bussema, Terrill Courtney, Debbra Eichenauer, Karyn Elies, Shelia Frost, Abby Garner, Eric Hannapel, Debra Harris, Michael Kaechele, Jeffery Mathiesen, Carmen McAlary, Corinne McAlary, Gregory Miller, Steven Miller, Michaeleen Neal, Jacquelyn Reed, Todd Rounds, Sara Schondelmayer, Thomas Schwartz. Betty Smith, Amy Thompson, Jeanna VanderKodde, Diana Walton. Michael Wiley, Stacia Williamson. 9th Grade All A’s: Michelle McLain, Jackie Webb. Honor Roll: Michelle Brill, Melissa Campbell, Debra Dawson, Angela Helman, Leslie Hurst, Brenda Page, Chad Perry, Barbara Roehl, Johannah Steiner, Lenda Vandal. Honorable Mention: Kelley Biermacher, Karen Buehler, Joy Criner, Mary DeWent, Patty Eaton, Carl Forsythe, Ann Fredenburg, Jon Freeman, Ruthann Hula, Dave Jeffrey, Kirk Kelley. Brian Kuehn, James Middlemiss, Jonathan Moretti, Gregory Newman, Gordon Replogle, Robin Roy, Gregory Schondelmayer, Brian Schultz, Jonathan Scott, Brad Smelker, Brian Smith, Jerry Steele, Andrew Thompson, Charles Thompson. Lisa Tietz, Jodi VanRhee, Albert VanderBand, Wendy Wieringa, Talesse Yonkers. 19th Annual Eastbrook Mall Hastings seventh grade all A students: (standing from left) Christine Sonsmith, Carla Naegele, Eric Maichele. Michael Merrill, Chad Tolles (seated) Kim McCall, Janelle Hoekstra, Mark Atkinson, Rob Longstreet. Hastings eighth grade all A students: (standing from left) Eric Peterson, Marc Zimmerman. Anna Loftus, Keely Shay (seated) Ann Scofield, Vicky Main, Michelle Melendy, Steve Laubaugh. Maple Valley Schools 3rd Marking Period 7th GRADE AH A’s - Bill Brenton, Kelly Hoefler, Michele Schantz, Brian Stall, Ronda Steinbrecher. Kim Bahs, Nicole Bayha, Carleen Becraft, Paul Bell, Kevin Brock, Danielle Burg, Dorothy Butrick, Jackie Dilliner, Trudy Dingman, Delana Dunn, Kevin Engel, Matt Ewing, Jeff Fisher, Randy Fisher, Doug Franklin, Joy Hamilton, Randy Hoyt, Heather Hummel, Dina James, April LaBin, Jody Landes, Scot Lenz, Monique Meehan, Diona Morawski, Danny Murphy, Robert Norton, Annette Powers, Amanda Ramey, Ann Rogers, Scot Scramlin, Lori Smith, Mickey Tilley. Richard Varney, James Venton, Amy Walker Kth GRADE Brian Ainsworth, Tim Allwardt, Paul Bahs, David Benit, Jolene Briggs, Mark Bukoski, Darla Butrick, Shelley Cardenas, Kristin Chuhak, Jessica Coleman, Mitch Collier, Michelle Dickinson, Skeeter Ebersole, Glenn Ewing, Andy Finkler, Tai Gearhart, Dan Hale, Deana Hampton, Kim Hokanson, Wendy Huemme, Diane Kane, Beverly Kirk. Kelley Lantrip, Mike Long, Dawn Morawski, Andy Pixley, Kelly Reid, Sherman Reid, Elizabeth Ryan, Katrina SchFiver, Jeff Sebastian, Brian Sleeper, Beth Starring, Robbie Trowbridge, Isabella Walliczek, Mike Wyble. 9th GRADE All A’s - Melissa Brenton. Robert Carl, Heather Christie, Matt Coleman, Stacy Conroy, Polly Cook, Debbie Corkins, Cassandra Davidson, Debora Exelby, Jill Fender, Jordan Ferrier, Tamara Frith, Tim Higdon, Roy Hoyt, Ann Hummel. Connie Kane, Carol Lamie. Amy Laverty, Susan Lightner, Beth McArthur, Kerry Nickel, Brett Ramey, Richard Rozell, Nathan Shogren, Mike Smith, Carmen Tobias, Scott Venton, Kevin Wetzel. 10th GRADE All A'b - Mike Brewer, Audrey Dumont, Jackie Gardner, Jeff Hamilton, Daniel Lykins, Lynnette Williams. Robert Adkins, Jess Bahs, Mike Barnhart, Valerie Bell, Christine Benjamin, Marcia Bishop, Heidi Braden, Heather Brown, Kyle Christopher, Vickie Clements, Jim Colby, Dawn Cogswell, Doreen Cook, Sarah Curtis, Lori Ebersole, Shan Ferrier, Jay Greene, Dean Hale, Kent Hamilton, Dawn Hamp­ ton, Kurt Hartenburg, Lindy Hoffman, Kristie Hosey, Teresa Hosey, Lee Kienutske, Brenda Kirk, Dan Levering, Karen Long, Donna Kirby, Judy Knoll, Kristy Landes, Gina Lehman, Kim Mahan, Julius Maurer, Duska Morawski, Jay O’Brien, Craig Ostergren, Dawn Pixley, Robin Rathbum, Gary Reid, Kim Roush, Deanna Shank, Patty Sprague, Sheila Staskus, Dean Stewart, Brice Tobias, Tana Trowbridge, Terralynn Trine, Paula Tuttle, Paula Ulrich, Mark Valdick, Malinda Wagner, Stephanie Walliczek, Pam Wetzel, DeeDee Wolf, Truda Woodbury. Uth GRADE Justina Antcliff, Pat Appehnan, Rob Barrette, Eric Brown, David Brand, Debbie Carl, Amy Cote, Tammy Corkins, Tom DeGroot, Connie Elliston, Lisa Elliston, Jenny Filter, Lori Fisher, Jeff Garber, Deanna Green, Kim Haas, Jim Hay, Ron Hull, Karen Hummell, Tammy James, Brian Kienutske, Tom McArthur, Linda McGinley, Todd McMillon, Loretta MeeMn, John Myers, Nicole Nickel, Luke Potter, David Reese, Trixie Robinson, Mindy Shogren, Jeff Starring, Paula Steinbrecher, Tammy Tanner, Tammi Tobias, Marcelle Walliczek, Scott Whitemore, Tonja Woodbury. 12th GRADE All A’s - Scott Bracy, Becky Dale, Becky Eaton, Lori Garttaer, Dan Halsey, Colleen Hoffman, Suzi Hom, Lee Lundquist, Teresa Rozell. Michdle Ames, Staci Bea«*hnau, Matt Bertram, Robert Brandon, Robert Brown, Gina Bruce, Bob Brumm, Brian Carpenter, Tania Colby, Wendy Coleman, Debb e Crilly, Ruth Decker, Lynn DeGroot, Dawn Dudley, Pam Erwin, Gay Goss, Beth Heald, Doug Hull, Deneice H u Ise bos, Tina Imes, Randy Joostberns, Charlie Kalnbach, Kandy Kane, Dan Keech, Gary King, Kari Kraai, Mickey Mahon Becky Maker, Dawn Munn, Lori Musser Nancy Schippel, Denise Shank, Denise Sn^vden, Cindy Symonds, Carl Tobias, Denise Wells, Jeff Wendorf, Ray Whitaker. Bill!Wilson, Wes Wood. Delton. Lake Odessa Jr. High, and Woodland Jr. High Honor Rolls, Page 13 Trouble ‘‘Truly where you save does make a difference” TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU WITH DRIVE-IN FACILITIES! LAKE ODESSA OFFICE locoted ot 802 Fourth Avenue. Lake Odessa OPEN AAondoy. Tuesday and Wednesday 9am. to4:30p.m...Friday9o m. to5 30p.m. Thursday and Saturday 9 am to 12 noon Phone 374-8849 MAIN OFFICE AND DRIVE-IN Locaieda* 136 E. State St Hastings OPEN Mon. thru Thurs. 9 to 4 30 p.m Fridays 9:00 to 6 00 p.m. Phone 945-9561 Free Hearing Test Set For the first Thursday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Hastings Community Center 120 N. Michigan Sponsored by Michigan Hearing Aid Co. �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. February 24. 1983_ The days and times of Irving Charlton Irving Charlton - boy & man by Keith Mead PART NINE If one travels east from the Charlton farms about 2’2 mi es on Center Road, the road curves left and goes north about a half mile (Wellman Road) to an area known as "Stony Point". “At Die Corners”, as it is known, is an abrupt right turn and the road goes at a southeasterly direction about three-quarter mile crossing Mud Creek, and up a mile east to M-66 and Horsmer Corners. By turning right and going two miles, Nashville will appear. Going north on Wellman Road from "Stony Point Corners'* about a half mile, one will come to the Stony Point Free Methodist Church on the left or west side of the road. Across the road and a bit north is Warner Cemetery. Directly west is State Road going six miles into Hastings. In Irving Charlton s early years, Stony Point was a gathering place for the men and boys of the area. Across the road from the church and a few rods south was a country­ store run by Asher Orsborne (gone before 1920). Asher carried a line of staple groceries and tobacco, overalls, boots and rubbers, etc. Of course, most important to the young boys was candy and tobacco. This was a gathering place for the men to come in the evenings to visit In those early days, there were long sheds west of the church used to shelter driving horses in while owners were in the sometimes lorn? church services. There would be revival meetings held sometimes wh.ch would be every night for maybe a week or two and evangelists and other ministers came from far away. The Free Methodist Campground area was at Manton Many of the young men attended, Charlton among them, more to have some fun or meet a girl rather than having their soul saved. Near Asher Orsborne's store, across from the church and south a bit to the bend going southeast, my Great-Uncle Charley Mead had a barber shop in the 1890s-1909s and the men would come from about the area for a shave or haircut. The old timers claimed stones fell at Stony Point and that people came from far away by train and horse and buggy in hopes of seeing some. Some stones were sent to Ann Arbor for tests but no one seemed to know why the phenomenon happened in the 1880s-l'900s. Charlton did not seem too impressed by the account of it. The old church burned in 1914 after having been hit with lightning, but a short time later a new one was built by Sam Varney, a local carpenter. Asher Orsborne’s store also burned but I do not know just when. In later years. Merle Varney, a long time friend and associate of Irving (the ballplayer), was born (in 1912) and lived on the Stony Point Corners. I was bom across the road in 1919. Neither of us knew for several years about 1. D. Charlton and the part he was to play in both our lives later. Irving always called Merle either “Shorty" or “Kid” as he did me the “Kid". Merle was living with and working for Irving in 1934 when it was necessary for someone to be with Mrs. Frank Charlton due to her health and Irving then moved in the stone house from his living quarters overhead of his stone shop on his own 160 acre farm. Mrs. Frank (Rose, Charlton died in 1935. In about 1933-39, Clifton (Cliff) Becker and his wife lived in the house on Charlton’s 160 acre farm and worked it for him. One of Cliffs children. I think his son, was born there. Irving always said everyone seemed to be able to have children around here ex­ cept him. Irving enrolled at Michigan State Agricultural College in East Lansing in Sept. 1902 and graduated in June 1908 with a bachelor of science degree in agricultural engineering. After graduation, he and his father and mother travelled in the West extensively and he would tell of many of their experiences. Frank Charlton, his father, did not think earlier that Irving needed to go to college, but he was very proud of him then. In his pictures, he was a fine looking young man and one could be proud to know him as I later was. During some of the summers while attending M.A.C., he would do car­ penter work on the numerous barns and buildings being built there then. He often told of the "hazing" the freshmen had to go through in those days and it sometimes would get too rough to be amusing. ‘Room stacking” was all the rage then and if one's room in the dormitory was left vacant for any length of time, it was liable to be a terrible mess when the tenants retu. ned. I saw one picture of his of a stacked room and it was really a mess. He also told of a time when someone rigged up a stink bomb to be triggered off during some sort of large gathering in the school and he and another fellow getting to it and making it inactive as he said many people might have panicked and gotten killed or hurt had it gone off. After graduating and travelling in the West, he taught one year. 1909. in Winnipeg. Manitoba, Canada but he said it was just too cold to stay there. He taught blacksmithing, farm building construction and steam and gasoline engine operation, repair and maintenance. He was a member of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. In 1910, Irving went to Pullman, Wash, and taught and was the head of the agricultural engineering division until January 1918. He built a new house there. While there, he told of designing a large concrete silo and the forms necessary to build it. Sometime after, a tornado or cyclone flattened buildings around the area but the silo still sto.d, and a cement company used a picture of it on its advertising for some years afterward. He would design and build anything per­ taining to agriculture, buildings, concrete water tanks, soil drain systems and sur­ veying and grading of land and fence systems. Steam engines and some gasoline tractors were being used on the farms and he would train people on the operation and repair uf them. There were many sawmills in Washington and he was often called for help on those. Many fires in grain separators caused problems and he worked on an extinguishing device which would automatically extinguish the flames. In January 1918, Irving went to the University of Minnesota at St. Paul and taught physics and internal combustion engines. In March of 1918, he was made acting chief of the agricultural engineering division and was there in that capacity until August of 1918. He then came back to Barry County and applied for a commission in the U.S. Army and while waiting for it, he worked for E.W. Bliss Co. in Hastings. As his commission did not come through in time to suit him, he enlisted as a private in the U.S. Army and was sent to Fort Benning. Ga. to join the Tank Corp, on Nov. 5,1918. However, the war soon ended and he was discharged on Jan. 3. 1919. Irving wished to do more toward the war effort and went to Washington. D.C. Feb. 6, !<jiy and contacted the War Department. He was then sent to Detroit to U.S. General Hospital No. 36 and set up a school to train wounded veterans in a trade, and was made chief of technical education and taught blacksmithing, woodworking, cabinet making and gas engine repair and main­ tenance and operation. He said it was a real challenge to teach a man a trade in eight weeks, the time the Army allocated. During that time, Henry Ford wanted the student veterans to learn to operate, repair and maintain the Fordson tractor then being manufactured and coming into use. Irving asked Ford where he wanted the tractors operated, and Henry Ford said, “Right here, teach these boys to plow.” Irving said there was acres and acres of fine lawn like a golf course but Ford said plow it up, which he did. He said it looked almost wicked. Henry Ford in 1908 placed a car engine in a light tractor chassis attempting to get away from the huge heavy tractors then being produced. In 1919, Ford mass produced a tractor low in cost and had an air cleaner (a novelty at that time) plus enclosed tran­ smission gears. Its sales were 75 percent of the industry's total. A built in power take-off shaft was introduced that year, opening a new field of power application. The first power take-off shaft was used to run a grain binder. During that time, Irving became acquainted with Harry Ferguson, an Englishman who was one of the greatest inventors of farm machinery. Irving said Ferguson wanted him to stay in Detroit and Hastings student enrolls at Aquinas Katy Loughrin, a 1982 Hastings High School graduate, has enrolled at Aquinas College in Grand Rapids as a member of the 1982-83 freshman class. Loughrin is the daughter of Philip Loughrin. 615 S. Jefferson. Hastings. Aquinas is a career- oriented liberal arts college founded in 1922 by the Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids. The college now enrolls about 3,000 students in its regular and continuing education programs. Irving Charlton was photographed as a young man. This photo is undated. work with him and he often wished he had. Somehow in that time, Irving set up what later became Henry Ford Trade School. Harry Ferguson and Henry Ford were in the farm machinery business together as Ford-Ferguson but later separated and latei it was Massey-Ferguson. On March 26, 1920, Charlton went to the U.S. General Hospital at Atlanta. Ga. and became chief of technical education and set up a school to teach World War I veterans a trade. Irving often told of those days and the thing.- they did. He taught blacksmithing, woodworking, gas engine repair, operation and maintenance. He had a lot of fun with the veterans and they would make peg legs of wood and leather and other contrivances while waiting to be fitted by the regular Army doctors. It was against regulations, of course, but it was done. He told of some of them putting on boxing gloves and hopping around on their wooden legs and having a great time. 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Second Annual Lumipallo CROSS COUNTRY RACES CANCELLED Due to the absence of winter this year, we've had to cancel our ski race fund raiser for 1983. We would like to thank everyone for their The cld Stoney Point Free Methodist Church burned in 1914. A new church was constructed later by carpenter Sam Varney. Nearby at Stoney Point, at the ntersection of State and Wellman roods, is the Warner Cemetery. (Banner photos) support and hope to see you all next year. Come find out more about the Amana Energy Command furnace. place: 802 East Grand St., Hastings date SATURDAY, FEB. 26th TIME: 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. SPONSORED BY: Vmana COOLING-HEATING Barry County Child Abuse Council FARRELL’S Heating & Cooling ... of Hastings �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, February 24, 1983 — Page 10 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Hastings Schools'The Best Place to Learn' The principal: a key person from your Superintendent: The building principal is the single most influential person in the school hierarchy. Study after study has reached this same powerful conclusion - successful schools are headed by a highly motivated, knowledgeable leader, the building principal. It has been stated many times and in many ways “as goes the principal so goes the school’’. Secretary of Education, Terrell Bell stated, “good principals make good schools'*. He further said, "principals are about the most important people around when it comes to generating changes needed in education.” The principal is the chief ad­ ministrator and the operations manager, as well as the educational leader of the school. The principal must implement the district directives and school board policies; must constantly be certain the building operates in a smooth and efficient manner and be responsible for the quality of the school program. Holding this influential leadership position place multiple important responsibilities on the principal. The principal is the one person who knows school district expectations, knows the district support systems, knows the staff and faculty, knows that particular school neighborhood, and knows the families and children of the building. The principal is the one who knows and understands the pressure and political realities of the building community. No me else can bring all this expertise together for the suc­ cessful operation of school as capably as the chief building administrator the princpal. Hastings is blessed -- having dedicated, hard working individuals serving as building principals. They care for you and your child. They care about the total education of your children. Get to know these ad­ ministrators, visit their schools and discuss educational needs and concerns with them. Help them, give them your support, so cooperately we can better prepare our children to meet the demands of a changing society. I’m proud to know and work with these fine individuals - David Styf, principal of Northeastern and Southeastern Elementary; David Arnold, principal of Central Elemen­ tary; Larry Gibson, actng principal of Pleasantview Elementary; Al Francik, principal of Junior High; and Bob VanderVeen, principal of the High School Hastings alumni plan 1983 banquet Plans for the 1983 Hastings High School 96th Annual Alumni Banquet are now un­ derway. The board met on Thursday, Feb. 3, to work on plans for the banquet. The next meeting will be on Thursday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. at 421 E. Bond St. The officers are: president, Max Coats; vice president, Delila Rine; treasurer, Diane Phillips; secretary, Helen Keeler. Other board members are Gordon Bennett, Douglas Bradford, Gordon Hecker and Jan Neil. Representing the 50th Anniversary Class of 1933 are Lillian Taffee and Barbara Wilcox, while Nola Edwards and Gordon Bennett will be representing the 25th An­ niversary Class of 1958. New members will be needed to fill vacancies on the board for next year, and to represent the 50th and 25th class an­ niversaries the alumni of 1934 and 1959. If you would like to serve in this capacity, please call vice president Delila Rine at 9452639 or secretary Helen Keeler at 945-2141. As usual the Alumnus of the year will be chosen before the banquet which will be held at the high school on June 11. Why not make plans for your class to get together and renew old acquaintances. BOARD OF REVIEW Notice of Meeting The Board of Review of the City of Hastings will meet in the City Hall daily 9 a m. to 4 p.m., 7Aarch8, through Monday, April4, 1983; EXCEPT: March 16 & 23, 1983 when the board will meet 3-6 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. to accommodate taxoayers. The Board of Review will meet in the Assessors office to review the assess­ ment roll. The following is a temporary list of factors to be applied to the 1983 assessed values from the County Equalization Department. Residential Factor... 1.02902 Commercial Factor.. 1.01500 Industrial Factor...... 1.00296 Personal Factor........1.00000 (2J4) FEBRUARY 14. 1983 Common Council met in reg­ ular session in the City Council Chambers. City Hall. Hostings. Michigan on Monday, February 14, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Howe presiding Present at roll call were Coun­ cil members: Bonnett. Cook, Cusack, Gray. Jasperse. Spockmon ond Vaughan. Moved by Cusock. supported by Gray that the minutes of the January 24, 1983 meeting be approved os rood and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by Cook that G. Fuhr be excused from the meeting. Yoos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Invoices read: Coleman Agcy............ $5,405.00 Haviland Products Co.................................. 4,362.50 Kent Oil......................... 6.723.60 Monotron Corp.............. 1. <82.59 Morbleheod Lime Co... 1.679.80 L.M. Miller A Assoc. .. 3,631.77 Moved by Spackmon, supported by Groy that the invoices be allowed as rood: Yeas: Voughon, Spackmon, Jasperse. Groy. Cusock. Cook and Bennett. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Cook, supported by Bennett that correspondence from the Department of Com­ merce cancelling the application for transfer of location of a 1981 Hass C & SDM license from 210 E. Stole St., to 141 E. Woodlawn ond also cancelling application to rebuild 1981 Class C * SDM licensed promises, (a copy of this is on filo with the Chief of Police.) be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Josperse, supported by Cook that the minutes of the February Planning Commission mooting bo received and placed ■on fife. Yeas: All. Absent: One: Carried. Moved by Josperse, supported by Spackman that the resolution Declaring lor Charter Revision be adopted. Yeas: Josporse. Spackman and Vaughan. Nays: Bonnett, Cook. Cusock and Groy. Absent: Ono. DEFEATED. Moved by Cusock. supported by Gray that the petition for San­ itary Sewer on Blair St. from Church to Lol 6, Blk. 3 Grants Addition be received ond refer­ red to the Water * Sewer Com­ mittee. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by Vaughan that the bid from Frantz Buick be ac cep led for a Tandem Dump Truck for $26,707.00 os recommended by the Water A Sewer Committee. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackman, Jos­ perse. Gray. Cusack. Cook, Bennett. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Josperse that Director of Pub­ lic Services. Michael Klovanlch be allowed io get bids on a water and sower rale study. Yeas AU. Absent: Ono. Carried. Moved by Spackman. support ed by Vaughan that the January budget report be received and placed on tile. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Spackmon, support­ ed by Cook that the letters from the Barry Intermediate School District and Hastings Area School District with resolution requesting the City to collect one-holf of the school property taxes In July be referred to Michael Poyne, City Assessor to negotiate an agreement for rea­ sonable expenses foi the collec­ tion of the summer fox levy. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Mary Lou Gray reported on o Trustee meeting in Grand Rapids she attended with Yeager B Co. our health insurance car­ rier. She said enrollment is up from lost year of 382 members to 603 this year ond they hope to hove more competitive rates ond that the Life insurance with raise from $.50 to $.54 o month per employee starting March. Moved by Cook, supported by Josperse that the petition for street lighting on Bridlepath and David Dr. from current light be granted, and surveyed by Consumers Power Co. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Cook, supported by Josperse that the petition for street lighting on North end of Ferris St. be granted and survey­ ed by Consumers Power Co. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Cook, supported by Spackman that all bias received on the Fire Chiefs old cor be re­ jected. and the Clerk place another ad for new bids. Yvos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Public Hearing on rezoning of 50A by Dr. Merriman. North of State Rd. & East of Country Club Drive. Mayor Howe read a letter from Kenneth 5. Merrimon requesting that the rezoning be withdrawn from consideration by rhe council due to disturbance with the neighbors. Moved by Josperse. supported by Cook that Ordinance #177 to amend the Hastings Zoning Plan to provide for the rezoning of the 50A from Zone R-S to Zone R-R be allowed. Yeas: None. Nays: Bennett. Cook, Cusack, Groy, Josperse. Spackman and Vaughan. Absent: Fuhr. Denied. Moved by Bennett, supported by Cusock that the Police report for January be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Ron Miller asked councilmen who voted no on the Charter Revision going to 'he vote of the people, why they voted no. not giving people a choice. Both Bennett and Cusock felt they would like to see it go to the public for vote but that now was not a good time, with the money situation being as it is. Mr. Shaw, City Attorney stated that the present Charier did pro­ vide for ways for the City Admin­ istrator by passing of on ordin­ ance by % vote of Council and submitted to the people. Meeting adjourned 8:15 p.m. Read and approved: Kenneth J. Howe. Mayor Shoron Vickery. City Clerk ★ NOTICE ★ of Board of Review HASTINGS TOWNSHIP LOCATION, HOURS, CHARLTON PARK MUSEUM From9:00 A.M. to4:00 P.M. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch MONDAY, MARCH 14 and TUESDAY, MARCH 15 DATES. To equalizeTax Roll for 1983 Assessments. FACTORS: Set by Co Equalization, and State Tax Com based on sales and appraisal. Class Factors are: PURPOSE: AG......... ......................... 1.05130 COM. .. ......................... 1.02897 MID. ... ......................... 1.01870 RES.... .................... 1.05241 RICHARD THOMAS, Supervisor LEGAL NOTICES Rhoode*. McKeo * Boer One Wotert Buj|ding Grand Rapid* Ml 49503 MOTICE Qf MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the condition* of mortgage made by Frank H. Col* and Barbara M. Cole, a* hi* wife and in her own right, mortgagor:, to the Federal Land Bonk of St. Paul, mortgagee. dol*d September 27. 1979, recorded on October 9. 1979 in Liber 243, Pag* 398. Barry County Regi»t*r of Deeds. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire amount of said mort­ gage due ond payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal end interest ond advances on said mortgage the sum of Two Hundred TwentyThree Thousand Fifteen and 86/100 Dollars (223.015.86) No suit or proceedings at law hove been instituted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the powet o* sale con­ tained in said mortgage ond the statute in such cose mode and provided, and to pay such amount with interest. as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, ond ex­ penses. including the attorney fee allowed by law. said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at Eublic vendue to the highest idder at the Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, on Thurs­ day. March 17. 1983 at 2:00 p.m., afternoon local time. The premises covered by said mort­ gage is situated In the County of Barry. State of Michigan, and is described as follows, to wit: W%SE%, EXCEPT the East 20 rods of the North 24 rods there­ of; The South 70 acres of the SW%; EXCEPT the South 258 feet of the North 772 feet of the West 210 fee* thereof; all in Sec. 26; Thai part of the N%. Sec. 35 lying East and North of a line beginning at the Northwest cor­ ner thereof, thence East 45 rods, thence South 120 rods, thence East 54 rods, thence South to the section centerline, EXCEPTING therefrom, however, the North 1.340 feet of the East 388 f**t thereof, and also EXCEPT therefrom a parcel of land 12 rods by 12 rods abut­ ting on Strickland Rood, the West line of which is 35 rods East of the North ord South section centerline; Also EXCEPT therefrom the West 653 feel of the East 733 feet of the South 380 feet of the NW%; Ail inT1N.R8W. Subject to existing highways, easements and rights of way of record. The above described premises contain 349 acres, more or less. Mortgagor (Debtor) hereby fur­ ther grants to Mortgagee (Secured Party) a security Interest, as security for the pay­ ment of all indebtedness of the Mortgagor . (Debtor) to Mortgagee (Secured Party) in certain property generally des­ cribed as: all cattle handling systems. manure handling sys terns, feed storage and handling systems, milking sys­ tems. milk storing and handling systems, cleaning systems and water systems, together with replacements, additions and similar equipment hereafter ac­ quired. located on the SW'4 NE'/«. Sec. 35. TIN, R8W. Barry County. Slate of Michigan. This security interest is being given pursuant to the Michigan Uniform Commercial Code to secure the above described Items. In case of default, lhe Mortgagee (Secured Party) shall have all remedies as provided under said code and under th> other terms ond conditions of this mortgagee, and may proceed upon any security liened to it. either concurrently or separately, in any manner it may elect. This instrument is to be filed in the Real Estate records. Pursuant to public oct 104, public acts of 1971, os amended, the redemption period shall be twelve months from the date of the foreclosure sole, os deter­ mined under Section 3240 of said act. being MSA 27A.3240(6). Dated: Feb. 9. 1983 RHOADES. McKEF & BOER By David Blass Business Address: One Walers Building Grand Rapids. Ml. 49503 Telephone: 616-459-4527 3-10 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Property at 11480 South Bed­ ford Rood, Dowling. Michigan. WHEREAS, default has been made in the conditions of the mortgage dated March 20. 1980. executed by JACK I. McCARTY and LINDA McCARTY. husband and wile, as Mortgagors, to UNITED STATES LUMBER COM­ PANY. a Michigan Corporation, as Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on March 25. I960, in Liber 244 on page 977. said mortgage being that of a purchasers' interest in that cer­ tain second land contract da'.ed April 12, 1977. a memorandum of said second land contract which was recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on January 7. 1982. in Liber 404 on page 34, said second land con­ tract executed by Thoddeus Stampfler and Geraldine Stampfler, husband ond wife, os Vendors, and bv Jack L. McCarty and Linda McCarty, husband ond wife, as Purchas­ ers, said land contracl which is in turn subject to the vendor's interest in that certain first land contracl doted April 1. 1976. said vendor's interest which was assigned to Inez L. McCarty by assignment from decedent's estate dated April 29. 1982. recorded in the dice of lhe Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Uber 405 on page 344, said first lond con­ tract which was executed by Ksrvey F. McCarty, as Vendor, ond Thaddous Stampfler and Geraldine Stampfler. husband and wife, as purchasers. The amount claimed due on the date hereof is lhe sum of $18,546.04. NOTICE IS THEREFORE, GIVEN that pursuant to statute ond the provisions of said mortgage, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of th* premises des­ cribed therein, at public auction, held at the Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court in the County, on Thursday. March 17. 1983, at 1:00 p.m. The length of the redemption period after sale will be six months. The premises vzhich will be sold are situated in the Town­ ship of Johnstown. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows: Part of the Northwest one-quar­ ter of Section 9. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, lying West of M37. described as commencing where M-37 intersects the East and West % line of said Section 9 lor a place of beginning, thence Northerly along M-37 950 feel, thence West 1700 feet, thence South 950 feet to the line, thence East on the % line 1700 feet more or less, to the place of beginning, including riparian rights on Mud Lake. Dated:February 17.1983 United Slates Lumber Company. Mortgagee 401 Hamblin Avenue Battle Creek. Michigan 49017 Thomas R. Blaising Attorney for Mortgagee 707 Michigan National Bank Bldg. Battle Creak. Ml. 49017 (3-10) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 18,729 In the Matter of the Petition of DOROTHY MAE WILBUR (AKE NOTICE: On March 10. 1983 at 10:00 a.m.. In the pro­ bate courtroom, Hastings. Mic­ higan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the Petition o» DOROTHY MAE WIL­ BUR to change her name to DOROTHY RAE WILBUR. February 22, 1983 Edna Boddy Pl0920 206 South Broodway Hastings. Ml. 49058 616/945-5962 Dorothy Mae Wilbur 434 E. Court Hostings. Ml. 49058 616/945-9428 (2-24) HastJafs Township • NOTICE • PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Board of Review Meetings Notice is hereby given to all persons liable to assessment for taxes in Prairieville Township that the assessment roll will be subject to in­ spection at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 South Norris Road, in the village of Prairieville, on the following days: •MONDAY, MARCH 14: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon & 1:30 p.m. to 4:X p.m. • TUESDAY, MARCH 15: 1:30 p.m. to4:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. •WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon & 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Multiplier Factor: AG 1.03263 Comm: 1.05230 Ind: 1.0000 Res: 1.0000 Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, in their judgement, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. ROBERT R. RECK, Supervisor (3-3) BARRY-EATON DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT NOTICE of MEETINGS Barry-Eaton District Health Board reg­ ular meetings will be held according to the following schedule: Jaa. 13,1993,9:30 a.m. July 14,1983,9:30 a.m. HOW. Center Sf.. Hastings HOW. Center St.. Hastings Feb. 10,19R3,9:30iin. Aug. 11,19S3,9:30 a.m. 528 Beech St.. Charlotte March 10,1983, 9:30 s.m. 110W.Center St.. Hastings April 14,1983, 9:30 a m. S28 Beech St.. Charlotte 528 Beech St., Charlotte Sept 8,1983,9:30 a.m. 110W. Center St.. Hastings Oct 13,1983,9:30 a.m. 528 Beech St., Charlotte Ma, 12,1983,9:30 a.m. Nov. 10,1983,9:30 a.m. HOW. Center St., Hastings HOW. Center St., Hastings June 9.1983,9:30 a.m. Dec. 8,1983,9:30 a.m. 528 Beech St.. Charlotte 528 Beech St.. Charlotte Prairieville Township Planning Commlsskn NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROP ERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWN­ SHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning pro­ posed text ond map amend­ ments to the Prairieville Town­ ship Zoning Ordinance will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on Tuesday, March 1. 1983, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Prairie­ ville Township Holl, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed amendments to the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance to be considered of said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed amendment of the definitions of "Building", "Dwelling". "Duplex". "Dwell­ ing. Multiple Family". "Dwelling. Single Family". "Dwelling. Two Family". "Mobile Home". "Mobile Home Park". "Recre­ ational Vehicle". "Tent”, and "Travel Trailer Park", and the repeal of the definitions of "Foundation" and "Modular Home”, so as to provide common regulations ond standards to control site-built homes, mobile homes ond pre­ manufactured or pre-cut homes located outside of mobile home parks. 2. The proposed amendment o< Section 4.3 pertaining to the temporary occupancy of recre­ ational vehicles and tents for recreational purposes so as to delete reference to mobile homes and so as to set forth the conditions under which such temporary occupancy may occur. 3. The proposed amendment of Section 4.12 to require minimum construction standards for additions to mobile homes within the Town­ ship. 4. The proposed repeal of Section 4.21 pertaining to the use of accessory buildings os dwellings. 5. The proposed amendment of Section 6.0 (B) (3) (b) so as to eliminate the reference to Section 4.21 contained therein. 6. The proposed amendment of Section 6.6(5) by the addition of a new subsection “a" to allow individual mobile homes failing to satisfy the criteria for "single­ family dwelling" as a special land use in the "A” Agricultur­ al District zoning classification. 7. The proposed amendment of Section 6.6(C) (4) pertaining to minimum lot size in, the "A" Agricultural District zoning classification. 8. The proposed amendment of Section 6.4(B) so as to allow veterinarian clinics as a special land use in the "C-1" Rural Area Convenience 'Commercial 'Dis­ trict zoning classification. 9. The proposed omtndmw.l of Section 4.25 pertaining to the conditions and standards under which household and nonhouse­ hold type animals may be kept within the Township. 10. The proposed adoption of Section 6.1B to provide that a mobile home which is a lawful non-conforming use may not be replaced with another mobile home unless the replacement conforms with oil applicable standards contained in the Township Zoning Ordinance. 11. The proposed amendment of Section 6.0(C) (5). 6.1(C) (5). 6.4(C) (3). ond 6.6(C) (5) so os to require a minimum floor area of 840 square feet fcr single-fomily dwellings in the "Single Family, Low Density. Residential", "R2”, "C-1". ond "A" Agricultural zoning classifications. 12. The proposed repeal of Section 6.6(D) aid the proposed adoption of Section 4.33 pertain­ ing to minimum standards for private roads. 13. The propose repeal of Section 6.6(B) (4) and the pro­ posed adoption of a new Section 4.34 pertaining to minimum access requirements for parcels of land. 14. The proposed amendment of Sections 3.1(42) and 4.19 so as to allow, under specified conditions, home occupations in a detached accessory building on residential premises. 15. The proposed amendment of Sections 6.0(B) (3) ond 6.6(8) (5) so wS to allow as a special land use in the "Single Family. Low Density. Residential" Dis­ trict and the “A" Agricultural District zoning classifications the temporary occupancy of on accessory building, mobile home, or partially completed permanent dwelling during the period of construction or reconstructionof a permanent dwell­ ing upon the premises. 16. The proposed rezoning, upon the application of Willis Aukerman, of an approximately 4.3 acre parcel of land located at the northeast intersection of Milo Rood ond Burrows Rood within the Township from an existing "A" Agricultural District zoning classification to a "P-2" Semi-Public Lond zoning classification. 17. The proposed zoning of all that land in the southeast fraction one-quarter of Land Section 2 lying westerly pf Porker Road and southerly of water's edge to the "A" Agri­ cultural District zoning classifi­ cation. 18. The proposed rezoning from on existing "A" Agricul­ tural District zoning classification to a "R-2” Single Family and Two Family Medium Density. Residential District zoning class­ ification of on approximately 42-acre parcel of lond located immediately west of lhe State Technical institute and having a frontage of approximately 1.139 feet on the south side ol Pine Lake Rood within the Township. 19. The proposed zoning to lhe "R-2" Single Family ond Two Family Medium Density. Residential District zoning classification of on approximately 3.25 acre area of lond located along Siuthgate Drive adjacent to the west side of Southgate Plot within the Township. The properties within this area proposed for such zoning are. according to Prairie­ ville Township tax assessment records, presently owned by Marvin ond Denise Tjolma and by Patricio A. Guilfoyle 20. The proposed zoning to lhe "R-2" Single Family and Two Family, Medium Density. Resi­ dential District zoning classif­ ication of all that land located south of Pine Lake Rood in Land Section 6 in the Township, excepting the islands in Pine Lake Number 2 and also except­ ing that lond in the aforemen­ tioned area which is presently zoned in the "R-5" Mobile Home Parks. Residential District zoning classification. 21. The proposed rezoning from the A Agricultural Dis­ trict zoning classification to the "R-2” Single Family ond Two Family Medium Density Residen­ tial District zoning classification of on approximately three acre parcel of lond located at the southwest intersection of Lindsay Rood ond Breezy Point Drive within the Township. Said property is. according to Prair­ ieville Township tax assessment records, currently owned by Ms. Noreen Nichols. 22. The proposed zoning of Island Plat within the Township to the "R-2" Single Family and Two Family Medium Density Residential District zoning class­ ification. 23. Such other and further matters as may properly com* before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed tent­ ative text* ol the zoning amend­ ments to be considered, includ­ ing the Land Us* Master Plan map ond the Township Zoning Mop, may be examined at th* Prairieville Township Holl lo­ cated at 10115 South Norris Road within the Township from and after the publication of this notice and until ond including the day of said hearing and may further he examined at said hearing to determine the exact nature of the foregoing matters. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and the Township Board reserve the right to moke changes in the proposed master plan and zon­ ing amendments ond tentative texts at or following the public hearing. All persons are invited to be present for comments and sug­ gestions at the foregoing public nearing. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armintrout. Secretary Prairieville Township Half 10115 South N srris Rood Delton, Michigan 49046 (616)623-2664 2-24 SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE hwtrite Torch? B«art FEBRUARY 9. 1983 'Discuss tentative budget for 1983/84. •Approve outstanding bills total­ ing $6,347.61. Janette Arnold. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck 2-24 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made the 15th day of Sept­ ember 1978, by Craig E. Gay and Rosa S. Gay, husband and wife: as mortgagors. Io the United States of America, os mortgagee, ond recorded on September 15. 1978. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Liber 238 of mortgages on pages 196-199; on which mort­ gage there is claimed Io be due and unpaid al the date of this Notice Twenty One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty One ond 08,100 Dollars ($21.951 06) principal ond One Thousand Two Hundred ?ifty Two and 24/100 Dollars ($1,252.24) inis est: no suit or proceeding al law or in equity having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage having become operative by reason of such default: NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on March 24. 1983. at 10 o'clock in the fore­ noon at the east door of lhe Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, tho* being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale ond sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with the logoi costs ond charges of sale provided by low and in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage men­ tioned and described, os follows, to-wit: That property located in Barry County in the Slate of Michian. Lot 39 of Supervisor's Plot of the Village of Priarieville, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on page 74. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan. (described as follows:) Commencing at a point 46 links West and 30 chains 81 links South of the % post on the North boundary of Section 2. Town 1 North. Range 10 West, thence East 3 chains 75 links, thence South 2 rods 16% links, thence West 3 chains 75 links, thence North 2 rods 16% links to the place of beginning, containing 25 1 z 100 of an acre, and being approximately the North % of Lot number 39 of lhe Supervisor's Plot of the Village of Prairieville, as recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, Prairieville Township. The redemption period will be six months from th< foreclosure sale. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount o* the bid at the foreclosure sale plus 8%% interest and any unpaid encumbrances on the property from date of sale. Dated Feb­ ruary 10, 1983. Edward A. Hoffman, Regional Attorney. Untied Stales Department of Agriculture. Room 2920. 230 South ' Dearborn Street, Chicago. Illinois 60604. Attorney for Mortgagee. For additional information please contact UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through Farmers Home Administration, Room 209, 1405 South Harrison Road. East Lansing. Michigan 48823, Mortgagee. 3-3 CARLTON TOWNSHIP Board of Review The Board of Review will meet at the Carlton Town Hall at Carlton Center Tuesday, March 8 to organize, review assessment roll and make necessary adjustments of Carlton Township tax roll. MONDAYS TUESDAY, MARCH 148 IS, *83 .. and as many other days as needed. HOURS: 900 aun. to 1200 mm 100 p.m. to 400 p.m. The results of a three year sales and appraisal study on residential property and appraisal study on agricultural and commercial property by the Barry County Equalization Department and the State Tax Commission shows the ratio of assessments to true cosh value to be: The multiplier to attain 50% are: RESIDENTIAL.................................. 1.011770 AGRICULTURAL................................ 97067 RICHARD YARBER, Saparvfsar NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Barry and Kent Intermediate Boards of Education will be held at the Barry Intermediate office, 202 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan, on ... MONDAY, MARCH 14,1983, at 7:30 P.M., to consider the transfer of the following described properties, from the Hastings Area School District to the Thornapple Kellogg School District: Dirk Bloem 7990 Fighter Road Freeport, Ml. 49325 THE NORTH 10 ACRES OF THE NORTH 20 ACRES OF THE WEST ONE HALF OF THE WEST FRAC­ TIONAL HALF OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER, SECTION 18 TOWN 4 NORTH, RANGE 8 WEST. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Slovinski 3100 Wing Road Hastings, Ml. 49058 Beginning at a point on the East and West ’/« line of Section 22. Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Irving Township, Barry County, Michigan, distant Westerly 495 feet, more or less from the East ’/« Post of sa'd Section 22, being the Northwest corner of the East 30 acres of the East '/z of the Southeast % of said Section 22; thence Southerly 679 feet parallel with the East line of said Section 22; thence Westerly 385 feet: thence Northerly 679 feet to said East and West '/* line of Section 22; thence Easterly 385 feet to the point of begin­ ning. Parcel contains 6 acres of land, more or less. (224) �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. February 24. 1983. Pago 11 Saxons edged in last seconds by Steve Vedder The Hastings basketball team blew a 12point lead in the fourth quarter on Tuesday night and lost to Gull Lake 65-64. Todd Snyder's basket with six seconds left gave Gull Lake the come from-behind win. It was a game that didn't leave Hastings coach Denny O'Mara very happy. ‘Mental mistakes beat us," said O'Mara ‘They weren't physical mistakes because they were out there working hard. We just made mental error., that let them back in the game. “You can’t do that, especially when you're on the road." Hastings entered the fourth quarter of the game with a seemingly safe 53-41 lead. But Gull Lake took advantage of several Hastings turnovers to nip away at the lead. With two minutes to go, Hastings still led by three at 64-61. A layup cut the lead to one, but Hastings then missed two free tnrows with 31 seconds left. Gull Lake rebounded and worked the ball around until Snyder hit the jumper with four seconds left. Hastings was unable to get a shot off in the last four seconds. O'Mara said his team's turnovers — they had five in the last three minutes — were one of the keys to the game. “We just seemed to turn the ball over constantly," said O’Mara, whose team finished with 16 of the miscues “We couldn’t get the ball off for shots." Hastings took only 18 second half shots hitting 13 o: them Free throws were also a bug-a-boo. The Saxons hit only three of eight in the final quarter, and only 10 of 24 for the game. O Mara said his team played "under control" in rhe first half as the Saxons built a 13-10 first quarter lead and then 32-24 bv the half. “We were playing our game And as a result of that we were ahead." he said. Hastings outscored the Blue Devils 21-17 in the third quarter, before things started coming apart in the final eight minutes Statistically. Hastings hit 27 of 52 <51 per cent) from the field. O’Mara said those 52 shots were about eight short of the number his team should be shooting for a game. Gul! Lake hit 28 of 61 <45 per cent) of its field goal attempts. "I’m just glad the game is over and out of our system.” said O’Mara. “Hopefully we ll learn something from it.’’ Mark Brown scored 26 points to lead Hastings. Bruce Hartman, playing his third straight fine game, scored 11 points and liad 14 rebounds. Mike Matthews and Steve Conner added 8 points each Hastings is now 8-9 overall and are 6-6 in the Twin Valley. Trojans overcome slow start, win 85-64 Middleville's basketball team overcame a slow start to finally crush Lowell 85-64 on Tuesday night. The Trojans, who found themselves down by as many as 10 in the first half, trailed 39-38 at the half. It wasn’t a first half that Thornapple Kellogg coach Skip Pranger particularly found to his liking. “We didn’t play much defense and we were lethargic. We weren't moving at all,” he said. “They had some real fine shooters, but we just weren't intense." After a short "talk" by Pranger "i the half, Middleville finally got its offense moving in the third quarter. They outscored Lowell 2411 to lead 62-50 by the end of the quarter. The Trojans outpointed Lowell 23-14 in the last eight minutes to win going away. Pranger said the difference in the play of his team in the two halves was like night and day. i Typical night Nobody ever said being a coach isn’t a lot of work. In this series of pictures Hastings basketball coach Denny O’Mara directs his team during last Friday's game with Marshall. At upper left O’Mara decides on a ploy during a crucial time out early in the game. At upper right he watches the action on the floo< os Hastings jumps to a quick lead. At lower left O’Mara briefs a substitute before putting him in late in the game. At lower left O'Mara bellows instructions to his players as they try to keep the slim lead against the Redskins. (Phoios by Sieve Vedder) "We played much better in the second half." said Pranger. "We started limiting them to one shot." Middleville outrebounded Lowell but only but 48-47. As for field goal shooting, Middleville was 29 of 70 (41 per cent) as compared to 26 of 79 (33 per cent) for Lowell. Free throw shooting was also a key. Usually not a strong point for Thornapple Kellogg, the Trojans hit 27 of 36 in this game. Lowell made only 12 of 23. As usual, however, the Trojans were blessed with balanced scoring. Jeff Kerber tossed in 19 points and grabbed 9 rebounds while Brian Miller added 15 points. Jim Schipper added 14 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds, while Chris Noah scored 14 points. Steve Miller was the fifth man in double figures with 10. “It's so nice to have that balance," said Pranger. Middleville is now 15-3 overall. Cage season winds into March Madness by Steve Vedder The annual ‘March Madness' trek is right around the corner, with teams hoping to gather a little steam before heading into the state tournament. The best way to gather steam is simple: win. And that's what area teams will be trying to do this Friday. Only Middleville has any kind of a shot at a league title this year. The Trojans are Lakewood hangs on for victory MJce Maciasz believes that old saying. ‘You can’t win’em all’ is backwards. He believes it should be. 'You can't lose’em all'. The Lakewood basketball team, losers of six games in the last quarter this year, finally pulled one out in the final minutes as they edged Charlotte 61-56 on Tuesday night. The win left Maciasz believing maybe all won’t be lost in this upside down season after all. "We played good defense, especially toward the end.” he said. "We broke their press and I think that was a key to the game." Lakewood led 44-42 going into the final quarter, and promptly increased that margin to 51-45. Charlotte rallied to cut the lead to 53-52 with 1:30 left. The Orioles hit a basket with 1:10 left to take the lead, and Maciasz thought the game would mark the seventh heartbreaker this season But Eric Heide hit two free throws, Ken Corp added two free throws and a key basket, and Dave Barker added a basket and Lakewood suddenly led 61-54. Charlotte added a final basket in the last One of the top servers on the Lakewood volleyball team is Karrie Price. Karrie . £.come up with 13 of 14 good serves against Lowell. Lakewood can clinch the Tri-River championship with a win over Greenville. (Banner photo) Lakewood netters clinch title tie Lakewood s volleyball team clinched at least a tie for the Tri-River title with a 15-3, 15-4 win over Lowell. “We knew a wir. would give us a share, and that was kind of exciting for us." said coach Sharon Krauss. Karrie and Kelly Price each had one kill for Lakewood while Karrie had 13 of 14 Successful serves. The team also beat Ionia 15-6. 15-9 in a recent match. “We played a lot of people in that game. said Krauss. Lakewood is now 17-6 overall and 5-0 in the Tri-River. They were scheduled to play Greenville on Feb 24 and a win would have clinched the league title. See related story on Lakewood coach, team on Page 12 Hastings J Vs win The Hastings jayvee basketball team beat Marshall 51-47 in overtime, and also Gull Lake 61-57. Hastings trailed by two points against Marshall, bu! Rob Olsen hit a jumper with six seconds left to tie the game On the inbounds play. Marshall committed a foul and Mike Shaw gave the Saxons the lead with a free throw. A technical was called on Marshall s coach with Olsen hitting another free throw. With two seconds left Olsen hit two more free throws for the final four-point margin. In the win over Gull Lake. Shaw led the team with 17 points. Olsen added 12. Brad Tolies 11 and Dave Flood 10 The team is now 10-7 overall and 7-5 in the Twin Valley. The Saxons have won four ballgames in a row few seconds, but Lakewood hung on for the 61-56 win. Corp finished with 20 points to lead the Vikes. Tad Lubitz added 11 points and 8 rebounds. Barker chipped in with 9 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds and 2 steals. Lakewood’s leading scorer, Randy Hazel, was held to 8 points and 10 rebounds. "I didn't think Randy played that well, but the rest of the team played real good," said Maciasz. "I hope we can turn a few more games around in the last two minutes.” Statistically, Lakewood hit 22 of 59 (37 per cent) from the field while Charlotte made 22 of 68 (32 per cent). From the free throw line Lakewood was 17 of 30 and the Orioles finished 12 of 26. It was a sloppy game with Lakewood guilty of 25 turnovers and Charlotte 33. Lakewood outrebounded Charlotte 46-39. Hastings report card by Denny O'Mara, head coach What the grades mean: A- Ready for the NBA. B- Good, but could be better, C- Average, needs improvement, DLooking for help. F- Wait till next year. Results of last week's games Friday: Hastings 73 • Marshall 63; Tuesday: Gull Lake 65 • Hastings 64. Team shooting - Marshall - B 27 of 59. 45 percent. Gull Lake • B 2? of 52 51 percent Team rebounding - Marshall <B> Gull Lake (C» Good job in the first half, poor in the second Team defense • Marshall B» Gull Lake (C> Turnovers -Marshall <B) Gull Lake < C> Second half D • 16 for the game Who's hot individually • Bruce Hartman. 17 points. 11.3 rebounds per game for the last three Schedule - Harper Creek on February 25; Delton on March 1; Coldwater on March 4 Comments • We played well against Marshall Against Gull Lake we missed some key free throws and made some mental errors and let the game get away from us currently 9-3 and a game behind frontrunner Hamilton. Thornapple Kellogg will entertain lowly Comstock Park (3-9 O-K Blue) on Friday while Hamilton travels to Caledonia. Ac­ cording to Middleville coach Skip Pranger, his team has to make a move this week. "If they (Hamilton) are ever going to lose it's gonna lie this week," he said. Meanwhile, Middleville will have to beat Comstock Park on Parent's Night. The Trojans have won four in a row, but Pranger isn't overlooking Comstock Park. They boost the leading scorer in the league in Jack Hughes, currently averaging 21 points per game. “Comstock Park has given some people problems this year," said Pranger. In another Barry County game, Hastings (8-9 overall) will be at Harper Creek. The Saxons are currently tied with Coldwater — both a! 6-6 — for third place in the Twin Valley. Hastings beat the Beavers 67-56 earlier this year. Head coach Denny O’Mara hopes his team can shake off the effects of a 65-64 loss to Gull Lake on Tuesday night. "Hopefully we learned something from that game. We’ll try to rebound and play a better game." he said. Maple Valley will travel to St. Philip in a third game involving a local school. The Lions (5-13 overall, 3-7 SMAA) will be trying to snap a three-game losing streak at the expense of the Tigers, who have lost eight of 10 league games. Lakewood, winners of two of its last three, will host Cedar Springs on Friday. The Vikings are 2-8 in the Tri-River and 7-11 overall. The Vikings led Cedar Springs by 10 points late in the game in their last meeting only to lose at the wire 59-57. In the final game involving a Barry County school, Delton will be at Parchment. The Panthers have lost five straight and would like to gather some momentum with a win over Parchment. The Panthers are now 6-11 overall and 5-7 in the KVA. Area basketball standing I schedule Twin Valley SMAA Albion............................................ 12-0 Sturgis............................................ 11-1 Coldwater....................................... 6-6 Hastings......................................... 6-6 Marshall......................................... 5-7 Northwest....................................... 5-7 Hillsdale....................................... 2-10 Harper Creek............................... 1-11 Bronson........................................... 9-1 Olivet............................................... 8-3 Springfield..................................... 8-3 Pennfield......................................... 5-5 Maple Valley.................................3-7 St. Philip......................................... 2-8 Bellevue..........................................1-9 TriRiver Upcoming Games Greenville..................................... 10-0 Lowell.............................................. 9-2 Coopersville................................... 6-4 Fremont............................................5-5 Cedar Springs................................. 3-7 Lakewood....................................... 2-8 Sparta............................................ 1-10 FEBRUARY 25 Hastings at Harper Creek Maple Valley at St. Philip Comstock Park at Middleville Cedar Springs at Lakewood Delton at Parchment MARCH 1 Hastings at Delton O-K Blue Leading Scorers Hamilton........................................ 10-2 Middleville..................................... 9-3 Caledonia....................................... 8-4 Kelloggsville................................... 7-5 Hudsonville..................................... 4-8 Byron Center................................. 4-8 Comstock Park............................... 3-9 Lee.................................................... 3-9 BROWN. Hostings . . .17-601-35.3 HAZEL, lakewood........ 17-339-19.9 BARRY. Delton...............17-306-18.0 MAHON Maple Volley 18-304-16.9 HAMILTON, M.V........... 18-270-15.0 B MILLER Middleville .18-262-14.6 CORP Lakewood........ 18-234-13.0 CHANTRENNE Delton . 17-200-11.8 HARTMAN. Hastings ..17-190-11.2 TUIN Delton.................. 17-185-10.9 SCHIPPER. Middleville . 18-195-10.8 �The Hast ngs Banner, Thursday February 24 1983 Page 12 -------------- Athletic Profile------- --------------------------------- Area wrestling teams place 11 in districts Lakewood coach calls 1983 volleyball team “best ever” as Vikes clinch piece of title by Steve Vodder During the past four years Sharon Krauss has been building a viable volleyball program at Lakewood. And this year the wife of former Viking basketball coach Koilie Krauss is realizing the benefits of that building. The Lakewood girls are currently 17-6 and alone in first place in the Tri River Con­ ference. The team has clinched at least a tie for league honors this winter. Krauss said the building process has been slow. “It seems every year we got better and better,” said Sharon before a recent Lakewood practice. "It has become a more technical sport since I’ve been coaching. Al first we were happy just to return a serve. Now we're mad if it doesn't go in.” Krauss's first year at the helm of the volleyball job was in 1979. The Vikings finished in second place and were 10-6 overall that season. Over the next three years the team finished 11-9, 13-6 and 15-7 while never finishing lower than third place in -he Tri­ River. Krauss credits two factors — good public relations work, and coaching stability — in having the most to do with the volleyball success. Krauss said she tries to promote the sport of volleyball within the school; to make it a sport of which girls are proud to belong. That technique has worked with over 60 girls trying out for the team last fail. The matches are also heavily publicized with between 200 and 300 spectators turning out for each one. "It’s something that needs work,” said Krauss of her volleyball program, "and we try to promote that work.” Krauss said the fact she's been at Lakewood for six seasons is also a big plus. She notes one volleyball program that used to be a power, but that has had six coaches in the last six years. The team now longer is a power. "The fact is I've been here for a while. I don’t want to brag, but it’s important that a coach have the time to build a program,” she said. Even with the growth of the sport, Krauss said there is plenty of work yet to be done. "We have a longways to go yet on all levels of volleyball,'' she admitted. "1 talk to some of the coaches of better teams and they say their girls play all year round." Krauss said the highlights of this season have been dual meet wins over rivals Sparta and Belding, and the finals of the Belding tournament after the Vikings had edged top­ The five Barry County wrestling teams were involved in their respective district tournaments on Saturday, with a total of 11 placers now headed toward the regionals The 11 wrestlers are from three of the five Barry County teams - Middleville. Delton and Maple Valley. Middleville's Marty Sinke (112-pound ciass i captured an individual title with four straight pins. Sinke. a senior, has a 41-0 season record this year and is 151-9 over four years. He has 94 career pins. Randy Winchester (145) took a second. Brent Sisler (167 • and Mark Lloyd (198 > took thirds, and Chris Yonkers (155) and Jeff Wohlford (heavyweight) took fourths in other Trojan wrestling results.. "I thought we wrestled fairly well." said Thornapple Kellogg coach Tom Lehman. "I was pleased. We had some kids lose some close matches." Todd Haven (126) of Delton also won an individual title with four decisions. Rusty Carroll <167* and Robert Miller well for as tough a competition as there was at tne meet." Maple Valley s two regional qualifiers were Dennis Gardner (145) and Lane Brumm (112*. Hastings spikers enjoy great week, win 3 The Hastings volleyball team completed what coach Tom Freridge termed, "one of our best weeks ail year long." with a pair of Twin Valley wins and one non-ieague win. The Saxons beat Hillsdale 15-7, 5-15. 15-13 and also Coldwater 15-7. 7-15. 15-10 in the league matches. Against Coldwaler, Tammy Connor had 11 service points, Lisa Brownell nine and Amy Stack eight. Against Hillsdale. Connor. Beth Poll, Jackie Jaynes all had seven service points and Stack had six. "That was a total team effort," said Freridge of the Hilldale win "Out spiking and backtow play was tremendous " Hastings also beat Charlotte 15-12, 15-13. Connor had nine service points in the first game and 11 for the night. Brownell had seven and Kristi Bayer and Missy Pennock led the spikers Hastings lost to Allegan 15-2. 7-15, 15-3. Freridge in that meet singled out Connor and Poll for their six sen ice points Hastings is now 12-12 overall and 6-8 in the Twin Valley. The team host Gull Lake on Thursday in Parent's Night. The Hastings jayvee team lost to Allegan 19-17.2-15,3-15, beat Coldwater 15-1,15-4. and beat Charlotte 15-5, 15-8. Words for the Y’s David Storms Lakewooa volleyball coach Sharon Krauss watched her team at a recent practice following their win over Lowell to clinch a piece of the league title. A victory tonight over Greenville would give the Vilking squad an outright championship. (Bonner Photo) setting. seeded Rockford in the semi-finals. Krauss calls her team "very balanced as "Fundamentals are a key and most of our fundamentals are good," she said. far as skills.” She thinks her team is par­ Sounds like the basis for a sound program. ticularly talented in the f.elds of passing and Scoreboard Nuclear Power paying off for the man who saw energy's future. Aaron Brookhouse is happy that he had a good vision of the future. For 27 years he has helped make the electricity that lights Michigan’s homes and powers its industries. From his early jobs in traditional generating plants, he watched Michigan’s first commerical nuclear power plant. Big Rock Point, guide the state into the nuclear age in 1982. Then, in the late 1960’s, con­ struction of the Palisades Nuc­ lear Plant began near South Haven. Brookhouse realized that the electric utility industry was poised for a major thrust into the nuclear era. He wanted to be a part of it "1 had the feeling that nuclear power was the coming thing, that everybody would be going this way.’’ says Brookhouse. “I wanted to get in on the ground floor.” He did. and he isn’t sorry. Brookhouse, then in his mid30s. went through an intensive training program and earned a nuclear reactor operator’s license. When Palisades genera­ ted its first electricity in 1971 he was there, working as a shift supervisor of other reactor opera­ tors. He has been at Palisades ever since. Brookhouse and others like him have helped nurse the plant through its early years to its present state; early in 1983 the Nuclear Regulatory Commission said Palisades had the most im­ proved regulatory performance of any nuclear plant in the i Midwest He and his fellow workers are proud ol that and of their role in the nuclear power industry. But he’s bothered by what he calls a small, uninformed minority who are critical of the power source. "I think that those who know enough alxiut nuclear power generally are for it” Brookhouse says. “If the rest had more contact with it. or were more familiar with it. they also would support it. ‘Nuclear power is sale for 1_____ :_________________________ 1138« of Delton also qualified for the regionals with third place finishes in the districts. "I thought we performed -eal well.” ..aid Panther coach John Dudley We wrestled Aaron Brookhouse those who work with it and for everyone else. I only live 10 miles down the road, and I feel very comfortable about it.” A nuclear pla it is so carefully designed and has so many backup systems that any imaginable problem ear. be handled, he says. He adds that the people who run the plant also are well prepared. Brookhouse points out that it takes a lot of work and study to earn a reactor operator's license, which is required to work in the plant’s control room. The training is capped by a 6Mi-hour written test, followed by a rigorous oral examination. As a senior reactor operator. Brookhouse had even more training and more exten­ sive testing. To stay qualified and keep abreast of the ever-advancing technology, operators spend more than 10 percent of each year in the classroom for further training They also are re-tested each year. Brookhouse, now 50. says his long-ago feeling about the impor­ tance of nuclear power was right on target. And lie’s convinced it will stay that way. This advertisement is paid for by the shareholders of Consumers Power Company 21%-248-E YMCA indoor Youth Soccer - Starting Saturday, February 26, and continuing until Saturday, March 26 < no meeting on Satur­ day. March 5>, the YMCA will bv offering an indoor soccer program to boys and girls in the 3-8 grades. 3-4 graders will play from 10:45 to 12 noon. 5-6 graders from 9:15 to 10:30, and 7-»‘. graders from 8 to 9. The program will be held in the west gym of the junior high. There is no cost for this activitiy, as well as no preregistration is required. Participants are asked to bring gym clothes, gym shoes, and lots of energy. Remember every Saturday for the next four weeks is indoor soccer! Feelin' Good - Tired of watching TV all winter long? Put some fun running into your life! Join your friends at the YMCA for their newest program called feelin' good! This is no Mickey Mouse show but an honest to goodness program about you. The program is open to any boy or girl in grades K-5. The program will run for four weeks starting February 26 to March 26. The following is a list of class times: K-l - Monday; at 4 to 5 p.m. Northeastern School; K-l • Saturday; at 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Jr High east gym. No meeting on Sat., March 6; 2-5 - Wednesday; at 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Southeastern. Each class is limited to 20 participants. The cost for the four week program is $4. To register, send your childs name, class registered for and your check to the YMCA. 520 E. Francis, Hastings. ..Aerobics for 6-8 Grades and 9-12 Grades Because of the popular demand, a special aerobics program has been developed just for teenagers. The program is ne’a twice a week for four weeks. Those in grades 6-8, the program will begin at 3:45 to4:45 p.m.; and those in grades 9-12, the program will go from 5-6 p.m. Both programs are held in Southeastern School. The program will begin March 1 and continue every Tuesday and Thursday until March 24. The program cost is $8. The instructor wil! be Mrs. Hund. To register please send your name, class registered for, and check to the YMCA office at: 520 E. Francis, Hastings. Each class has a limit fo 20 individuals, so register early'. Outdoor Soccer - The YMCA- Youth Council are now taking registrations for the spring and fall outdoor soccer program. The spring season will begin April 23 and con­ tinue until June 4. The fall season will begin September 17 and continue until October 22. The program is open to any boy or girl who w:ll be in the following grades in the fall of 1983: Kindergarten through 8 grade. Those now in the eighth grade will be able to play in the eighth grade program in the spring. Games will be played in Bob King Park and Tyden Park. Games will be played on Saturday mornings and with practices held during the week. The cost of the program is $5 which will include both the spring and fall season, a team t- shirt, a certificate for those who complete the spring season, and a patch for completing the fall program, (scholar­ ships are available - check with the YMCA office) to participate, all players are required to return the registeration form that your child brought home from school. If you do not have that form, contact the YMCA office and they'll send you one. Registrations must be turned into the YMCA office, with the check, by March 24. Please send your registration forms to- 520 E. Francis, Hastings. There will also te a required parents meeting on March 24 at 7 p.m . in the Junior High Music Room. Goals and ob­ jectives, schedules, and volunteers will be discussed. For more information, call the YMCA office at 945-4574. .Games Scheduled for the Week of Feb. 28 Youth Basketball 5-6 Graders - March 1: practice at east gym; 4 p.m. Vanhouten vs. Raiders; 5 p.m. 76’ers vs. Celtics. March 3: practice at east gym; 4 p.m. Vanhouten vs. 76’ers; 5 p.m. Celtics vs. Raiders Mens City League Basketball - C League Monday, Feb. 28; tournament play. 6:30 p.m. Nortons vs. Hamlets; 7:30 p.m. Non Runners vs. Insurances; 8:30 p.m. Hastings Sanitary vs. Merchants. B League -' Tuesday, March 1; 7:15 p.m. Leary’s vs. Cotants; 8:15 p.m. Hastings Oxygen vs. C;'s Place. Wednesday. March 2; 6:30 p.m. Oxygen vs. Johnny’s; 7:30 p.m. C’;s vs. Cotants. A League - Thursday. March 3; tour­ nament play. 7 p.m. School House Inn vs. Razors Edge; 8:15 p.m. Burger Chef vs. McDonalds. Mens Volleyball - Wednesday. March 2; 7 p.m. Lewis Reality vs. Hastings Mfg.; In­ dependants vs. Moose; 8 p.m. Lewis vs. Moose; Hastings Mfg. vs. Independents. Adult Indoor Soccer - Wednesday, March 2; tournament play. 7 p.m. Gole vs. Styring; 8:30 p.m. Paulauski vs. Mepham YMCA- Youth Council Office • During the week of March 1-5, the YMCA office will be closed because the director will be at a conference for the American Camping Association in Ohio. If you need information about aerobics call Jill Corstange at 948-2396. If you are calling about feelin’ good, call Cindy at 948-8431. The office will reopen on Monday. March 7. MEN'S 1 NTH A-CITY YMCA BASKETBALL Game results for week of Feb. 14. W L "A" League Razor's Edge 1 0 Schoolhouse Inn 10 Burger Chef 0 1 McDonald's 0 1 Razor's Edge won regular season play. Razor's Edge 88 vs. McDonald's 80. Burger Chef 57 vs. Schoolhouse Inn 88. "B" League Johnny's 81 Burger Chef 72 Cotant's 62 C's Place 53 C&B 55 Leary's 45 Pennock Hospital 19 Hastings Oxygen 08 C & B Discount 80 vs. Hastings Oxygen 65, Cotant’s 67 vs. Pennock Hospital 42. Burger Chef 73 vs. Johnny's 77, C’s Place 52 vs. Leary’s 56. "C" League Hastings Sanitary 82 Hastings Merchants 82 Norton’s 64 Non Runners 37 Hamlet's 37 Hastings Insurances 28 Hastings Sanitary and Hastings Merchants tied for first place at end of regular season play. Norton's 36 vs. Non Runners 37. Hastings Sanitary 45 vs. Insurances 21. Hamlet's 39 vs. Merchants 45. HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' YMCA VOLLEYBALL Game results for Feb. 16. W L Karnes 9o Pontseele 64 Vickie's 45 Lumbert s 37 Shepler 28 Karnes beat Vickie s 15-2. 15-11; Pontseele defeated Shepler 15-12, 15-9; Vickie s edged out Shepler 15-6, 2-15, 15-8; Lumbert’s beat Pontseele. 15-10, 15-2. Final week's schedule: 7 p.m - Karnes vs. Shepler, Vickie’s vs. Lumbert's. Pontseele has a bye; 8 p.m. - Karnes vs. Pontseele, Shepler vs. Lumbert s. Vickie's has a bye. Net setup: Shepler; net lake down. Karnes. MEN'S VOLLEYBALL Standings for week of Feb. 16. Moose Hastings Mfg. Independents Lewis Realty WL 35 1 25 11 11 25 1 35 ADULTS' YMCA INDOOR SOCCER Game results for Feb. 16. W 1. T Mepham 5 22 Styring 5 22 Paulauski 5 4o Gole Mo Mepham and Styring tied for first place. Tournament beings next week Mepham 6 vs. Gole 5. Styring 4 vs. Paulauski o WBCHGreat Buys Bazaar Friday, February 25/ 9 to 9 p.m — at the — Community Building...Barry County Fairgrounds Hastings, Michigan Top quality merchants ore bringing thousands and thousands ol dollars of merchandise together under one roof! If you enjoy sidewalk sales, you'll love this great indoor event with many merchants giving you a chance to Save to 50% on brand name merchandise! □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Cleveland’s Mens, Womens. Childrens J.C. Penney Birke’s Shoes Lee Ann Shoppe & The Other Place Music Center William’s Department Store Barry County Lumber Home Center Nicholson Cake & Candy Supply Leary’s Sport Center Barlow Gardens Florist Riverbend Travel Agency Boomtown Sound Shop □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Rlverbottom Wayne’s Shoe Store Tree Top Bakery Mrs. Stitches Mode O Day Nashville Hardware Gambles Mary Kay Cosmetics Curtis Craft Center Signs Tire Service Cappon Oil Company Electric Galaxy Video Games See the HOT TUB ON WHEELS ...outsidel (538®® X FREE * f admission % ~ rx/REE PARKING ★ Hot Dogs ★ Cokes ★ Popcorn J r I i I ■g I Clip this entry blank ... bring it with you to the WBCH GREAT BUYS BAZAAR in Hastings. Deposit at the Riverbend Travel Agency Booth. WBCH IS GIVING AWAY A TORONTO WEEKEND FOR TWO, via AMTRAK FROM WINDSOR (accomodations for iwo nights at the Carlton Inn) I I I I I I I I I I Nome I I Address City DRAWING 9 P.M. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25 (Must be 18 to enter) Listen to Stereo 100 for more informotion and a direct broadcast from the WBCH GREAT BUYS BAZAAR on Friday. February 25th. ________ �Bowling Results TIIL'RS. TWISTERS Hastings Automatic Heating. 63-33; Shamrock Bar, 62-34; Burns Refrigeration. 59-37; Hastings Bowl. 49-47; Superette. 45-43; Mini Champs. 41-55; .1 & M Service. 40-56. Tom's. 40-56; Big John s. 39-57; Hastings Mutual. 38-58 High Games: B. Boersman. 156, B. Welch. 155; J. Hurless, 158; M. Cole, 145; B. Bowman. 145; K Honeysett. 147; N. Rivett, 175; K. Becker. 153; D. Larsen. 165; B. Howes. 155; K. Mallison, 136; D. Lord, 141; N. LaJoye. 165. High Series: C Robinson, 207-573; A. Burd. 162-435: W. Barker. 143-383; S. Bachelder, 136-371; A. Weeks, 170-467. C. Allen. 147-425; D. Greenfield, 178-476; J. Gasper, 192-515; C. Beckwith. 167-450; S. Keeler. 166-446; B. Cappon. 178-485. BOWLERETTES Pennock Hospital. 244-7*2; Kent Oil, 22 10; Reminder, 22-10; Big George’s, 20-12; Coenen's Construction. 20-12; Burger Chef. 19-13; Hecker Agency. 19-13; Hastings Bowl. 18-14; Mary's Beauty Shop, 18-14; Hause Realty, 14*2-174: Barry County Medical Care Facility, 14-18; D.J. Electric, 13-19; Riverview, 124-194; Miller’s Carpet, 114204; Pioneer Motel, 11-21; Hair Port. 10421*2; Shu-da-bin. 10-22; Hair Care Center, 84-23*2. High Games and Series: J. Bassett. 176; M DePew, 237; B. Whitaker. 222; P. Croninger. 196-498; B. Farrell. 175, B. Stuart, 139; F. Nicewander, 128; L. Perry, 187; S. Merrill. 224-551; J. Wait. 188; C. Cuddahee. 150; B. Lumbert, 168; B. Sinclair. 180; J. Doster. 180; S. Drake, 176-499; B. Wilkins, 185, M. Lyons, 181-519; T. Christopher. ISO528; E. Dunham. 201; I Elliston, 192; L. Bahs, 223; V. Carr. 179-491. TIIL'RS. MORN. WOMEN Trio. 19-9; The 3 A's, 18-10; Lilleys of the Alley, 17-11; The B.U.N.S, 16*2-114; Fruins. 16-12; Mrs. Stitches. 16-12; Endsley's Dairy. 15-13; Bosleys Hustlers. 13-15; Gillons Construction. 12-16. Agnes’ Korner Kitchen. 12-16. Gun Ridge. 12-16; Carpenter's Den, 94-184; Slow Pokes. 8-20. High Games and Series: S. VanDenburg. 190-549; L. Tilley. 193-556; J. McMillon. 192; S Varney. 157, S. Johnson. 170; C. Stuart. 185; B. Milleson. 155; B Lyttle. 191; D. Keeler. 171; S. Godbey. 182, V Peabody. 168; J Gasper, 175; L. Miller. 163; Linda Miller, 169; J. Arquilla. 183; P Hubei, 177; B. Lin­ coln. 139; A. Kruger. 184; B. Moore. 152. Splits Converted: J. Wallin 4-5; S. Van­ Denburg. 5-10 and 4-9; S. Johnson, 7-3-6-10. MAJORS Frantz Buick, 335; Piston Ring, 376; Stevens Trucking. 371; E.W. Bliss Co.. 361.5; Fruins. 331.5; City Food anc Bev., 323.5; Tiki, 316.5; No Shows, 272. High Games and Series: M. Verus, 505; D Peabody. 511; T. Nichols. 222-520; L. Terpening. 205-511; R. Pierce, 503; H. Keeler, 519; C. Stevens. 522; B. Dexter. 214-588; R. Newton. 515; M. Tucker. 513; B. Castelein, 504; G. Bridleman, 564; D. Rose, 522; K. Chandler. 503; D. Lambert. 225-530, R. Conley, 228-560. MON. MIXERS Medical Care Facility. 63 33; Hastings Flower Shop. 60-36; Muir Drugs. 57-39; Art Meade Motor Sales, 56-40; Public Auto Outlet. 54*2-41*?; Dewey s Auto Body, 52-44; Wilt’s Custom Cars. 52-44; Tiki. 52-44; Hastings Savings and Loan, 47-49; Miche'ob. 46-50; Cinder Drugs, 45-5.; Goodyear Brothers. 44*3-51*2; Gordie’s Wear House, 44-52; Food Center. 41-55; Hastings Bowl. 394-564; The Depot. 39-57, B & R Kaf-Ay, 374-584: Stalwart Buildings. 34-62. High Games and Series: L. Condly, 163; J. Guv. 165; D. Kelley, 191-546; H. Hewitt, 223; G Purdum. 182-517. B Hathaway. 201-522; J Peurach. 225-529; M Turnes, jmi. b Whitaker. 200. S. Birman. 180-533. D Cheney. 190; V Powers. 167. K Eckert. 162 B Chandler. 162. Splits Converted: C. Guernsey. 7-8-6-10 High Games and Senes <Men': B Lord. 185. C Haywood. 193-568; E Kelly. 1K|. It Snyder. 195; G Wilcox. 167. M Titus. 178. M Kasinsky 192; S Wilkins. 173. J. Birman. 210-200-583 Splits Converted: L. Tilley. 4-7-10 THURSDAY JRS. Hastings Bowl. 24: Cone Zone. 24; Hodges 24; Miller's Carpet. 24; Moose. 234; Signs Tire Service. 23; City Bank. 16; Williams Special Tee’s. 14; Public Auto Outlet. 12 Middle Lakers. 74. High Games and Series: K Bushee, 168 330. J Kubek. 119; S Lyttle. 142; P J DeVault. 110; D Maylniek. 136; D. Dezess. 141-258; N. Winick. 143-254; D Dykstra. i:’.2; S. Denslaw. 185-311; J. Burns. 92;’W Robins 149-277. R. Williams. 193-310; S. Minner. 114. J. Lord. 127 Splits Converted: J Kubek. 9-7. TL ES. REC. NO. 3 Bob’s Service Shop. 26-10; Freeport Supply. 21-15. Freeport Restaurant. 204154; Carlton Center Ex.. 19’2-16'2. Nash­ ville Automotive. 16-20; Barry Automotive. 15-21; Stevens Trucking, 15-21. Yoder s Sunoco. 11-25. High Games and Scries: N. Gilbert. 201569. C. Wait. 214-517; R. Conley. 200-563; M Porritt. 508 WED.P.M. Gillons. 20; Hair Care Center. 184; Allien & Assoc . 16; Art Meade Auto Sales. 15; Champions Tax Service. 15; Nashville Locker. 14; Ted's, 14. Vogt. 94; Varney's Stables. 9; Yoder s. 9. High Games and Series: S. Ehmry. 168: D Burns. 176; P. Harvey. 182; P. Croninger 171; S. Pennington. 201-531; M.L. Snyder. 200-531; L. Elliston. 196-488; V. Powers’ 198495; V. Slocum, *83-472; S. VanDenburg. 225621. Splits Converted: S. VanDenburg. 5-7; L Tilley. 6-7 and 6-7-10. SI N. NIGHT MIXED Hog Wash. 58-38. Hosers. 55-41. The Toads. 55-41; Big Four. 53-43; Brown Baggers. 524134; Tails End. 504-454; White Lightning. 49-47; Little Big Horn. 484-474; Alley Cats. 48-48; Hooter Crew, 48-48; Really Rotten. 47*2-48*2 . Sandbaggers. 47-49; Hot Shots. 4749; Deb's, 454-504; Pin Pals. 454-504; Fruins. 42*?-53*?; Escapees. 36-60; Spare Parts. 34*2-61*2. High Games and Series (Women!: D. Brown. 164; L. Fruin, 167; S. Trowbridge, 177; H. Titus, 144; J. Martz. 133. Mary Armintrout. David Barry. Doreen Boulter, Steve Birman. Rusty Carroll, Gary Chantrenne, Fred Dewey, Dan Dimond, Douglas Forbes, Rodney Dye, Todd Drenth, Diann Fritz. Susan Funk. Bobbie Gay. April Haven. Brian Herbert. Laura Huffman. Randy Klinger. Tammy Lester, Melissa Montgomery, Robert Norton. Stephen Nottingham. Joel O’Connell. Lisa .Price, Kelly Ring, Patricia Ringler, Lisa Stidham. Cathy Sturgeon. Julie Sutton, Sally Texter, Don Thalmann. Patti Tobin. Janel Ver­ meulen. Mark Wasserman. Rita Weick, John Whit ledge. Honors - 3.10 Io 3.49 Rick Baylor. Debbie Blesch, Chantal Corbi, Kim Darr. Erin Dudley, Vickey Gay, Dan Hogan, Nathan Keith, Wade Lester. Mike McCullough. Angela Moeller, Janice Ruel I, Abbie Spaulding, Christiana Woodruff, Linda Wright. Honorable Mention • 3.00 to 3.09 DeEtte Baker. J.D. Bcukema. Lisa Boysen. Tom Broadhurst, John Burchett, Bobbie Ju Campbell, Randy Canute, Sophie Corbi. Herbert Curry, Cheryl Littell, Angela Miller. Steve O’Neal, Kathy Ridner. Lauri Root, Linda Ruddy. Terry Sines. Mark Smith, Richard Tompkins. Linda Tuin, James VanHoose, Tom Watson. Ilth GRADE High Honors - 3.50 to 4.00 Jeff Aspinall, Greg Brown. Douglas Conklin, Ray Cook, Michael DeBolt, Kris Flower. James Henry, Tim Hogan. Jodie Hudson. Scott Hull. Jeff Jones. Norbert White. Honors - 3.10 to 3.49 Wendy Adrianson. Dwayne Bagley, John Buchann, Mick Bui den, Julie Collins, Mike Davenport. Jill Deiny. Tom Dimond, Lori Draper. Barbara Drenth. Lance Emery. Hiroshi Fujii, Julie Gilbert, Robert Karmes, Lynette Moore. Mary Niedzielski, Keith Robart. Narcia Scott, Tim Sheffer. Jon Young. Honorable Mention - 3.00 to 3.09 Roger Frye. Tom Guthrie. Karla Mapes. Sherri Merda. Mandie O'Connell. Andrea VanderBoegh. Jody Wolthuis. Lake Odessa Jr. High honor roll for first semester told 7th GRADE All A’s: Shannon Johnson. Stacy Kidder. Lisa Kinsey. Teresa Morgridge, Kelly O’Connell. Kimberly Orsborne, Michael Palmer. Jeff Wornkey, Stephanie Cobb. Tony Gardner. Sonita Goodemoot. Honorable Mention: Harlow Hansbarger. Khoi Huynh. Michelle Johnson. Stephanie Johnston, Vicki Makley. Michelle Peacock. Cheryl Possehn. Todd Robertson. Scott Robertson. Sheila Robin­ son. Tracy Runyan. Dennis Sauers. Rick Stank. Scott Storpker, Andy Thomas. Laura Umlor, Tom Adkins. Craig Altoft. Jode Calcott, James Cross. Jeanette Durkee. Jamie Eldridge. David Graham Kth GRADE All A’s: Kathy Fetterman, Scott Hinis. Jan Hofstra. Lisa Morgridge. Honorable Mention: Terry Asbery. Paul Benson, Jolene Cridler. Kevin Cline. Ricky Denny, Michelle Eckman. Tate Eggers. Miguel Galanig, Becky Harder. Tonja Hewitt, Christi Hunter. Brian Jackson, Kris Jackson. Gregg Johnson. Christine Kauffman. Jenny Ket­ chum, Debbie Lake. Tim Lubitz. Amy Manshum, Kris McCaul. Dennis McClelland. Kelli Rairigh. Chris Raines. Jeff Reser. Sarah Shorty. Kellie Stank. Jeff Trembath. Lisa Wolverton 10th GRADE High Honors - 3.50 to 4.00 Kim Baker. Annette Ballatore, Julie Bernard. Susan Boyle. Sally Boze, Brenda Carroll. Monique Cichy. Jeanne Curry. Tim Davis. David Eddy. Paul Eddy, Beth Ingle, Jeff Kimmey, Gerald Kline, Theresa Moon. Andrea Niedzielski, Denise Olthouse. Jeanne Ryan. Tom Sturgeon, Steve Tuin. Honors - 3.10 to 3.49 Carl Albright. Kyle Aukerman, Nancy Baker, Kristen Baylor. Annette Brooks, Christine Collins, Kim DeHaan, Sharia Fults, Mary Garnsay, Michelle Giesbrecht, Michael Huffman. Carla Jchnson, Darla Lester. Dawn Morris, Todd Schmidt. Sheri Tack. Lisa Wooer. TI ES. NITE MIXED Skedgell Well Drilling. 53-47; Buehler Realty. 524-474; Hallifax Snowplowing. 5248; Carrousel Realty. 51*3-484: Britten Bros. Const., 514-484; Smith Silos, 49450*?; Welton’s Inc , 49'2-50*2; Hastings Fiberglass. 48*3-51 *2; Woodland Sales. 48-52; Brown s Bunch. 44-56. High Game & Series (men> • P. Anderson. 210-568; P. Scobey. 198-556; I. Eaton. 190-541; J. Price. 192-522; R. Formaz. 182-510; D. Cheney. 171-509; B. Eastman. 184-508; D. Ruthruff. 206; J. Bremer. 193; D. Wilcox. 181; G. Wright. 181; J. Moore. 179; B. Walker, 174. High Games (women 1 - A. Wilcox, 221; F. Brown. 189; R. Scheiner. 180; N. Eaton, 177, J. Wright. 163; J. Everett, 158; G. Scobey, 156; F. Ruthruff. 152. J Bishop, 147; B. Lerg. 144; P. Warren, 143; C. Aukerman, 131. TRAVEL 7th GRADE All A’s: Mark Barnum. Chris Forsyth. James Woodcock. Honorable Mention: Scott Ainsworth. Richard Bailey. Nancy Carter. Beth Chase. Jamie Coates. Andy Drury. Jenny France. Tammy Friend. Shelly Furlong. Amelia Gomez, Julie Haigh, Ann Heffelbower. Pan Heffelbower. Micheal Jenks. Sherry Kilbourn, Mary King. Hether Klopfenstein. C.B. Long. Patti Lumbert, Yvonne MacKenzie. Paul McLeod, Jeff Meyers. Kim Meyers. Mandy Miller, Tony Monasmith, Jason Mcore, Nikki Oesch, Dan Richards, Darcy Rogers, Kristen Schroeder. Beth Schloppi, Juli Schray, Brad Scobey. Kenneth Seybold, Derrick Simmons, Mark Spitzley, Leon Sutherland. Rich Vandecar, Michele Vroman, Marlene Zelmer. 8th GRADE All A’s: Julie Garrison. Jeff Maag. Lori Reiser. Honorable Mention: Cassandra Antes, Treva Barlow. Missy Barnes. Tonya Brovant. Anne Buxton. Karmen Childs. Chris Cusack. Mark Davis. Jeff England. Shelly Erb, Doug Friend. Art Haigh. Steve Hanson. Laura Harms, Jenny Haton, Dan Hazel. Becky Heide. Shari Hershberger. Lisa Hetchler, Dave Ingersoll. Tara Jewell. Missy Johnson. Greg Jordan. Melissa Jourden. Brenda Kenyon. Darcy Lake. Lon Leach. Rodd Lowell, Lisa Lyon. Amy Mapes Becky Martin. DeeDee Mc­ Clelland. Gary Mcmillian. Colleen Mc­ Whorter. Missy Merryfield. Scott Mikols. Mike Miller. Larry Monroe. Rhil Nobert. Diane Nurenberg. Mark Oesch. Angela Peele. Doug Pen­ nington. Becky Potter. Pam Quigley. Matt Rausch. Jackie Russell. Mark Schuler!. Steve Smith Suzie Smith. Missy Suntken. Angie Vroman. I.eeAnr Vroman for GRIZZLY BEAR .. Michigan Made Floor Model Clearance up to U 3 U off ON MODELS FRIDAY and SATURDAY ONLY (Feb. 25th and 26th) Discount Wood Stove Center Located at 120 E. Woodlawn, in Hastings, Michigan — Phone 945-9409 HOURS 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekdays (Closed Thursdays) INSURANCE "Full! CooMrteriied for letter Semce" WATER TREATMENT INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... 533 W. Sute St. Hastings, Mich. pprr erm/iorc Grond Rapids Office (6161945-9852 SERVICES (616)891-8245 Life (All Types) •Retirement Individual Health • Motorcycle Personal Belongings • Business Group Health Auto nome Mobile Home Form Rental Property SE=HWC=SSS HASTINGS WATER CONDITIONING. INC. HUIDLRSHOI PLAZA .f'MOMl'MCnZV.j 123 West Stoio *trt*f. Hailing^ (from Grund Raju h 459 27/1J JIM, JOHN, DAVE, oi • Amtrak Tickets • Free Delivery • All Credit Cards Accepted Air Lines Tours Cruise Car Rental * * " 945-3412 Softeners • Solt • Drinklnq Water Products \ 2^’*,**, Phone (616) 945-3949 CERTIFIED DEALER Since 1908 Honorable Mention • 3..00 to .*1.09 Woodland Jr. High honor roll for second marking period Authorized Factory Outlet SERVICE DIRECTORY Lori Arkwright. Sonja Hull, Stephanie Kitzmiller. Christopher McDonald. Elizabeth Palmer. Melissa Simmons, Diane Townsend. Michael Ward. 9th GRADE High Honors - 3.50 to 4.00 Jeff Bristol. Jean Byington, Catherine Eimer, Kristine England, Regina Jones, Sally McNally. Shannon McWilliams, Pam Miller. Tim Miller. Jeff Newman, Kevin Nottingham, Sue Price, Dion Ruddy, Julie Wineland. Honors - 3.10 to 3.49 Connie Brown, Chris Conner. Beth Fetrow. Margaret Gibbs, Tammy Ketchum. Suzanne Lewis, Teri Morris, Melissa Newburn, Adam Pease, Joseph Pierce, Don Ringler. Michelle Rogers, Todd Ruthruff, Amy Smith, Becky Thalmann. Honorable Mention - 3.00 to 3.09 Todd Arney. Doug Blesch. Leonard Grote, Megan Halpin. Tiffany Hayward, Randall Izzard, Sherri Larkin, Susan Leto. Sandy Ortega. Melissa Staley. Thuisday February 24 ’983 Page 13 ‘•'. 51, Electric Galaxy. 52 5-515; Hastings Aluminum Products. 52.5-51.5; Hastings Howl. 48-56. Food Center. 47-57; Skedgell. 43 '•* B&R Kafay. 38436; Zephyr Sen ice. 11-93 Dav Solmes. 234-177-210-621. J Hames. 194 233-187-614 HASTINGS MFG.CO. Dewey’s Auto. 446; Machine Room. 395*2; Viking. 375; McDonalds. 381*.. Chrome Room. 371: Hastings Flower Shop. 365*2; Leftovers. 304*3. High Games and Series: C. Baker. 226-567; B. Nystrom. 221-557; W. Beck, 234-556; J. Smith. 545; J. Bell. 525; M. Tucker. 203-523; C. Helmer, 206-522; D. Solmes. 520; W. Birman. 513: T. Bustance. 510; R Cross, 510; R. Hook. 509; B. Gibson. 507; L. Tracy. 506. Delton Kellogg High School Honor Roll: 12th GRADE High Honors - 3.50 to 4.00 The Hostings Bonn CI.ASSK BOWLING I E \<,| I U BCH. 64-4<i. AAA. 62.5-41 Carltun Center Ex . 62-42, Eberhard. 61-43; Sign Tire. >'• 544.5; McDonald. 59-45. Hastings Sweeper Shop. 58-16. Hastings City Bank. 58-46 -lamar. 58-16. Farmer Feed. 54-so. Farrell Club XXV 629 S. MICHIGAN AVE., HASTINGS, MICHIGAN BUILDERS POODLE CARE Panelized, Modulars 8 Custom Built Homes WE WILL OBTAIN LOWEST FARES FOR YOU * TOPNOTCH KEITH PRONG BUILDERS ELECTRICAL / j Land Development Energy Efflcieni Hornet. Office*. & Apl. Complexe* Complete Building Service - Any Breed i ^^1265 Barter Rd. HASTINGS Electric Motor Repair 945-4539 — Most motors repaired in one day — 458-2705 POODLE PARLOR Hastings GRAND RAPIDS 945-2147 Furnace Motor and Water Pumps Our Specialty CAR & TRUCK REPAIR ^Electric Motor Service EA SA)' 1549 Bedford Rood © FRANTZ^* Sales...Service...Repairs Phone 945-5113 BUICK-CHEVROLET HEALTH & FITNESS ben —rranKiin CUSTOM FRAMING 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT TOTAL FITNESS, INC. Service Hours: Mondoy 8 io 8 Tuesday Fndoy 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA Confidential Personal instruction on Exercise and Diet Cardiovascular & Physical Conditioning GM QUALITY SERVICE PART. Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 ’ THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE" GENERAL NOTOftS FARTS DIVISION Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. 1105 W. Green St., Hastings FREE SERVICES • • • • Mat Cutting Glass Cutting Stretching Mounting BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! SWEEPERS PLANTS HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP 127 S. Jefferson Street Hastings Michigan 49058 (3Jasfiiigs 'ETtoweit Stop Phone 948-8103 hospital-funerals-weddings (free delivery in city limits) plantsand floral arrangements • wicker baskets • silk and dried arrangements • floral hair clips • full wire service RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES LAUNDRY (616) 945-3484 Joe & Kim Schroeder Coin Operated Machines 402 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Ml. 49058 Drop Off Laundry •Pressing 607 S. Michigan. Hastings • 945-4720 [Barb’s Plant Boutiquefi/^ . MILLER REAL ESTATE For a Better Deal.. See "E-lTOP' Servinc Barry County Since 1940 KEN MILLER, C.R.S. — BROKER 137 W Stalest . Hastings *616)945-5182 PHONE 945-5274 Corner of Jefferson ond State Street Let this Directory DOWNTOWN HASTINGS WORK for... YOUR BUSINESS 948-8051 SKI RENTAL CROSS COUNTRY SKI RENTAL Weekend ... *15.00 Friday 3 p m to Monday noon Paid m advance reservations i,»eded Weekdays *6.00 per day . Timber "t rails ‘^Cnercies Inc ill W State Strwt PhoneWzMa FREE Plant Clinic j REAL ESTATE / / V/ House Plants • Macramae Hangers^ p' PAPERING B PAINTING FRAMING I 802 E. Grand St. 945-4020 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING t) VALUABLE COUPON <9? $100 nrC Any Purchase of 1 urr *10.00 or Over Barlow Gardens Florist ISOS S- JEFFERSON HASTINGS 945 5029 o, 945 2132 F FARRELL’S Heating & Cooling ; HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING 1 INSTALLATION and SERVICE 802 E. GRAND 945-4020 �The Hosting; Banner, Thursday, February 24, 1983 — Page 14 Reporter drops assault charge An assault charge has been dropped against the Barry County Probate Court officer who allegedly manhandled a newspaper photographer following a district court hearing Feb. 4. Judy Hughes, Barry County prosecutor, says Rex Larsen of the Grand Rapids Press lias dropped his assault charge against Donald Miller. “It wouldn t have served a purpose to pursue the charges,” says Larsen. “Though he did hinder me in the pursuit of my job, (the charge) wouldn’t get back any pictures that I missed.” Larsen says he filed the assault charge on the advice of his editor and the Press's head photographer, “and after that, they left it to me to pursue it." “It all boiled down to this -1 believe that (Miller) learned a lesson, and I believe in peaceful reconciliation " He also says that a letter of apology he received from Larsen Hotchkiss, continued Hotchkiss spoke about his consulting 1 .w service and about his views on law during Wednesday's Hastings Kiwanis Club lun­ cheon. “When you talk of law,” he told the audience, comparing it with medicine, “you're talking about an era of specialization. When you go to your lawyer with a problem, not only do you have that * problem to be concerned with, but all the side effects. He pointed out that those side effects could be addressed by someone (in law) who specializes in that area. “Stick with your lawyer by all means,” he said. “But don't be afraid tc call in a specialist. A good specialist is no threat ‘o your lawyer." He noted to the Kiwanis membership that the consulting service is available to lawyers “that are not really geared up to handle a particular case", but who still wish to ser­ vice the client Concerning his experience on the bench, he expressed his feeling that the judicial system was being swamped by the huge caseload and. defended plea bargaining as a means of clearing the docket and savings taxpayers’ money. “In many cases having a defendent plead down to a lesser charge saves time and money, particularly when the prosecutor knows the defendent won’t serve much more (prison) time if convicted on the original charge," be said. “Before you castigate the system be aware of the problems (it faces with being overloaded).” He noted also that lawyers have a statutory responsibility to defend clients, ii respective of how “good” or “ bad" they might be. He criticized the proposal to require at­ torneys to give low-income clients free service. “On the whole lawyers take enough cases where they don't get payed or get payed less than agreed upon,” he pointed out. He also criticized “too much" government interference, noting that “a little of govern­ ment was good and a lot of government is not much better”. “Just because government can say that every boy and girl should receive an education," be said, illustrating his point, “does not necessarily give government the right to say what should be taught and who should teach it" helped change his mind. Miller says he physica.ly blocked Larsen from taking a picture of Claudia Joyce Raynes following her preliminary hearing in district court on a charge of cruelty and neglect to children. Prosecutors allege that Raynes failed to protect her infant daughter from microwave radiation. Miller says headed on his own, and that he had an interest in keeping Rayne’s face out of the papers because of his close ties to the Raynes family. "It was a very impulsive thing that hap­ pened, and 1 can tell you that it won't happen again,” says Miller. Hastings board approves spring sports coaches The Hastings School Board approved the athletic department’s spring sport coaching assignments at their regular board meeting Monday night. The board approved the assignments even though funding for the eight teams has only been finalized for the beys and girls track teams. Funding of those two teams is assured through gate receipts, says Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski. The rest of the teams are expected to ra se enough funds to operate their respective seasons, he said. “The coaches have been appointed and now we’ll see if the other sports can be finalized," said Karpinski. “We don’t know yet what’s going to happen." Karpinski said all the teams are currently holding organizational fund-raising meetings. He has set no deadline yet on when the funds must be delivered to the athletic department. Approved at the board meeting as spring sport coaches were Patricia Murphy, girls track; James Gibson, boys track; Bernie Oom, varsity baseball; Jerry Holley, jayvee baseball; Judy Anderson, varsity softball; jayvee softball, Kelly Yarger; boys tennis, Tom Freridge; and Gordon Cole, girls golf. The varsity baseball, tennis and softball teams are slated to open April 12. The boys and girls track teams are scheduled to open April 14. Banner Classifieds: To place your Classified — Call948-80bt HOUSEHOLD FOR SALE: LARGE SELECTION of pottery and planters, vases Roseville, McCoy, Hall, Hui.'. Shawnee, Red Wing. Barter Fair, 117 S. Jefferson. Hastings.__________ FOR SALE: Garbage disposal, AM-FM car radio. 945-5788 or 852-9700. FOR SALE: Upright freezer. 795-9952, Middleville. FOR SALE: Kirby shampooer, $10. Also, nine-weekold bunnies, $2.50 each. 9459762.____________________ FOR SALE: Magic Chef gas stove. 795-9952, Middleville. FOR SALE: White range hood, $25. 948-2392._______ FOR SALE: Maytag automatic washer, in use, $50 or reasonable offer. 9453374. FOR SALE: Eureka vacuum. 795-9952, Mid­ dlerille. FOR SALE: 15 cu. Gibson upright freezer, $200. 9488276, Hastings.________ FOR SALE: Electric clothes dryer, new, used only three weeks, $150. 945-5033, Hastings; 795-9555, Mid­ dleville. LARGE SELECTION of Depression glass at the Barter Fair, 117 S. Jefferson, Hastings.________________ FOR SALE: Washer, dryer. 795-9952, Middleville. FOR SALE: Old kitchen cupboard, $175 . 948-9092, after 5 p.m. Friends of Library dance The Friends of the Hastings Public Library will be holding a benefit dance for their organization on Saturday, Mar. 5 at the Hastings Elks Temple. Music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. will be provided by Grand Theft Tickets are $10 per couple. Ticket pur­ chases qualify as a tax deductible donation. The Friends of the Library are also con­ ducting a membership campaign as part of their fundraising efforts isee advertisement elsewhere in this issue.) Annual memberships ere $5 for a family and $3 for a single. Assistance is also being sought for the organization’s used book sale, benefit dance, special programs and monthly story hours. For more information, contact Kathy Johnson at 945-3257. A boy was bom December 13,1982, at home to Rex and Sally Foreman III, 1010 S. Washington, Hastings, at 1:35 p.m. He is Rex Foreman IV. FOR SALE: Chevy engines, all sizes, all prices. In­ stallation availab’e. Also parts. 945-5106. Hastings. FOUR 10-1(0*1? TIRES on white spoke Chevy 6-hole rims, $125 . 795-7142. FOR SALE? Olds 350 and 455 motor parts. 367-2693. Woodland. VW ENGINE, fuel injected, $100; VW transmission. $50; VW frame for dune buggy. $25. 623-5327. Delton. FOR SALE: 237 6 cylinder Falcon engine, runs good. Call 5 p.m. to 9 p.m , 3674509, Woodland. (3-3) FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: AC 7060 tractor with power shift, cab, air, AM-FM stereo and duals, 2,500 hours. 616 ) 3674542, Woodland. JOHN DEERE NO. 40 MANURE SPREADER: Real good condition. 79577®, Middleville. FARM TRACTORS, com­ bines and equipment parts, new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS. Stamm Equipment Company, U.S. 131 at Wayland’ Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666. Want To Rent WANTED TO RENT: Farm, approx. 200 acres, in Caledonia - Middleville area. Send replys to Box 804, in care of the Reminder, Hastings. (3-24) WANTED TO RENT: 20-25 acres of corn ground, Banfield - Fine Lake area. Oat straw for sale. 721-8110. Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Someone to milk 250 cows. Experience a must. Phone 721-8224. Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners of Reminder & Banner) Correction Automotive Rarts (616)945-9554 P.O. Box 188 1952N. Broodway Hastings, Michigan 49058 HELP wanted: Ex­ perienced hairstylist with clientele. Apply in person at Style Salon, 122 W. Mill, Hastings. HELP WANTED: Full- or part-time, attractive position in sales area. Neat appearance and good character a must. Steady work and no lay-offs. Ex­ tremely high income to start. Call 345-4395. Appliance Division Consolidated Food Co. E.O.E. (3-10) Remember what happened to farm prices the last two years? The same thing is happening again. DON’T LET YOUR PROFITS GO DOWN THE DRAIN ! There is something you can do about it. Learn how to maximize your profits through the selective hedging technique. Come to the: MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE Spinet-Console Piano Bargain Wanted: responsible party to take over low monthly payments on spinet piano. Can be seen locally. Write Credit Manager: P.O. Box 537, Shelbyville, IN 46176. HAMMOND ELECTRIC ORGAN: Excellent con­ dition. two keyboard, one octave foot pedals, must sell, best offer. 623-8683, Delton FOR SALE: Full size Hammond organ, H series, double keyboard, full pedals, rhythm, percussion settings, excellent shape. 945-5788 or 852-9700, Nashville. Farm Animals ARABIAN GELDING: Excellent trail hor-e, show quality, English or Western. 868-6331, Alto. FOR SALE: Two family milk cows used for vealing calves; also hay and straw. 963-3757 or 963^6871, Battle Creek. FISH FOR STOCKING ponds, lakes and streams. Orders being taken now for spring and summer deliveries. Rainbow trout, giant hybrid bluegills. (These ’gills can grow to a pound and over.) Channel catfish, bass, walleye, perch, and northern pike. Laggis’ Fish Farm, lac., Gobles, Mich., phone (616) 628-2056 days or (616) 624-6215 evenings. FOR SALE: Two milk goats, due to freshen in March. 9488385. (3-3)_______________ FOR SALE: Registered red and white Holstein bull. 7655481. (3-3) FOR SALE: Fine Polled Hereford bull, three years old. 852-9673. (3-3) MEETINGS Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) WANTED WANTED: Junk cars anu dune buggy parts. 795-9525, Middleville. (2-24) BABY-SITTER NEEDED: In my home, mornings and afternoons. 948-2912, after 4 p.m,____________________ WANTED. Colored glassware of all types. See Don, Barter Fair, *117 S. Jefferson, Hastings. WANTED: Used feed carts. Call anytime, 367-2662, Woodland. (3-1) TURN YOUR ATTIC INTO CASH: You may have many things of value. See Don, Barter Fair. 117 S. Jefferson, Hastings. WANTED TO BUY: Good used pontoon trailer in good condition and reasonable. Phone Battle Creek, 964-4209, anytime. CASH PAID for western paperbacks. Barter Fair, 117 S. Jefferson, Hastings. FARM MARKETING & HEDGING SEMINAR WE PAY CASH for pattern glass, pressed glass, opalescent glass and other collectibles. See Don, Barter Fair, 117 S. Jefferson, Hastings. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2nd, 7:00 P.M. at the KALAMAZOO COUNTY CENTER BUILDING CASH PAID for whatever you have. Must be in dean, useable condition. Barter Fair, 117 S. Jefferson, Hastings. Get these special reports, just for attending: WANTED: Jenny Lind crib, full size, in good condition. 623-2199, Delton. 1. Computer Analysis of Your Farm, for Grain or Livestock. 2. Complete Hedge Data Packet. 3. Strategy for Selective Hedging, to Lock in Profits while Not Limiting Profits. Call 383-9192 now to reserve your seat and your special reports. Husbands and Wives are encouraged to attend. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. a WANTED: A beekeeper to help with honey bee problem. 948-8588. WANTED: Electric trolling motor. 1-792-9364. Wayland. FIRST NATIONAL BANK • «MIIM • (US* Radio /haek (COMPUTER CENTER) CASH PAID for furniture, dressers, beds, chairs, davenports, large and small appliances. See Don, Barter Fair. 117 S. Jefferson, Hastings. WANTED TO BUY: Depression glass, collec­ tibles. antiques - one piece or entire collection. See Don, Barter Fair. 117 S. Jefferson, Hastings. Sponsored by ll»M WANTED: Taillight lenses for 1976 Olds Delta 88 . 3748038, Lake Odessa. ' ^counoomts ESTABLISHED I" ^050 WANTED: Someone to solve mathematical problem. Will pay $10 cash for correct formula and correct answer. First person with the answer gets the money for problem. Call 852-9702, Nashville. LOST ITEMS FIREWOOD PETS LOST: Female miniature collie on Parmalee, between Morse Lake and Moe Rd. Reward! Cali 795-7852, Middleville. LOST: Seven-month-old female pup. long black hair, answers to ••Cricket”. Algonquin Lake, 9454685. LOST: Female beige tabby cat, Leach Lake area. Reward. 945-2030. FIREWOOD FOR SALE: 4 f*. by 8 ft. b; 18 inches. $10. 795-9786. MiddleviUe. FOR SALE: German shepherd puppy, AKC. wormed, shots, housebroken, $125. 795-7787, Middleville. MOOSE HORNS TAKEN: Party seen. Return - no questions asked. Travel Trailers FOR SALE: Travel trailer, 16 ft., sleeps four, equipped with gas stove and electrical hookup. 517-726-0328, Veimonlville. Hastings Alumni to meet Thursday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m., Hastings, phone 9452141 or 945-2639. Apartment House FOR RENT FOR RENT: Spacious, one bedroom apartment. Hastings. $52 week. House at Jordan Lake. Sale or rent. 616-9454002, 9454263. TWO BDRM. APT. FOR RENT: Call 945-3611, Hastings.________________ FOR RENT - To share home with single woman. 795-7147, Middleville. PRIVATE ROOM available in my Adult Foster Care Home. Call 945-3747. (2-22) JOBS WANTED WANTED: Lawn work or any other jobs. Have truck for hauling trash. Also will do painting. Call evenings after 4 p.m., 945-2953. FOR FREE FREE TO GOOD HOME: Dalmation and black lab puppies, eight weeks old, good with children. 7286 Usbome Rd., Freeport. 7655329. TWO PRETTY CALICO KITTENS to be given to good home. Weaned and litter trained. 367-7384, Woodland. Cards of Thanks CARD OF THANKS Our sincere thanks to the many folks whose cards and letters helped bridge the miles on the occasion of our 50th wedding anniversary, and made the day a very special one Verlin & Jeanette Murphy Alpine, Texas BUSINESS SERVICES TAX PREPARATION: Experienced, reasonable. Dowling - south Hastings area. 948-2550, after 6 p.m. (3-31) MENDING BASKET: Also specializing in zippers and alterations. Call 945-9712 for appointments, (tfn) TAX PREPARATION: Experienced, reasonable. 948-2550, after 6 p.m. (2-22) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton,' Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) HUSBAND FOR RENT: To take care of your odd jobs around the house. Ex­ perienced carpenter, han­ dyman. No job too small. Free estimates. 945-2738. (224) REPAIR & REMODEL­ ING: Siding, doors and windows. Licensed builder Norman McIntyre, 945-3962. (2-24) TAX PREPARATION: Experienced, reasonable. Dowling - south Hastings area. 948-2550, after 6 p.m. (3-31) INCOME TAX PREPARA­ TION: Inexpensive, prompt. 9452225. Call after 3 p.m. (tfn)___________________ PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville. 852-9691. (tfn) NO JOB TOO SMALL OR LARGE: All your remodeling and repair needs. Licensed and insured. Call evenings before 9 p.m., 721-8381, Banfield. <3-3» FOR SALE: Firewood, 4x4x8 ft.. $50 per cord, delivered, five and six cord loads. 7583239, Lacey. (3-3, SHIH TZU PUPPIES: Two female, seven weeks old, no papers, $85. 795-7408. (3-3) $60 FULLCORD green wood or $65 full cord seasoned wood, long lengths. 14 cord minimum. 758-3472, Art Allen, Lacey. (2-24) MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE: 1U73 Suzuki 3BOGT street, good condition, recently tuned, $600 or best. WOOD FOR SALE: Red oak, Leave message at (6161 76S$23 a cord, split and 5325. Freenort. (2-241 delivered. Some dry and some green. 940-9180 or 9488553. (3-3) HAPPY ADS ASH HARDWOOD: $30.00 a face cord, $24.00 smaller wood. Call after 6 p.m. 8521509, Nashville, (tfn) Anybody over 50... deserves a Happy Ad. Happy Birthday Day — From all the Gang at Work Dear Mommy, T’was your 26 th birthday on Feb. 22 and should be your bestest because this year I’m here to help celebrate. I love FOR SALE: 1973 Ford LTD you. — Joshua Brougham, 351 Cleveland, Dear Kathy & Karen, $200 or trade for horse. 852Feb. 22, and 26 years old 1748, Nashville. (going on 30). Love and FOR SALE: 1947 Chevy 2 ton happy birthday from Mom with 14 ft. corrugated steel and Dad. bed, $500 or best offer. 945Dear Mommy, 2557. Happy 26th birthday on FOR SALE: 1979 Pinto Feb. 22. Love from two of hatchback, like new, 64,000 miles, new radial tires, your favorite boys, James and Jeff. $2,300 or best offer. 374-7771. USED CARS and TRUCKS 1980 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC: Automatic, 6 cylinder, power steering, power brakes, air, low miles, sharp. Art Mead* Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OWN YOUR OWN LADIES* and young man’s jean­ sportswear or children's shop. Offering all nationally known brands such as Jordache, Chic, Lee, Van­ derbilt, Calvin Klein, Wrangler, Ship 'n Shore, Izod, Ocean Pacific and over 200 other brands. $7,900 to $14,900 includes beginning inventory; round trip ticket for two to the Fashion Center; in-store training; fixtures and grand opening promotions. Call Mr. Keathley at Prestige Fashion, 501-329-8327. CALL TODAY about our March training class. We’d like to talk with enthusiastic self-starting people. Welcome Wagon trains you fora flexible hour, sales and public relations position. Car a must. Cal) Joan at 451-3144 or 457-2081, Welcome Wagon. EOE (3-3) 1980 CHEVROLET LUV 4x4 PICKUP: Excellent con­ dition. Special at $4,495. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111. 1981 BUICK SKYLARK: 4 cylinder, 4-speed, 4-dr., 28,000 miles, great small family car, $5,100. 374-7927. (3-3) 1974 % TON DODGE CAMPER SPECIAL: Power steering, power brakes. Call 795-3614 after 5 p.m., Mid­ dleville. (2-24) 1977 GMC PICKUP SIERRA GRANDE: Automatic, small V-8, power steering, power brakes, sliding rear window, one owner, 41,000 miles, sharp. Art Meade Auto Sales. 948-8111.___________ FORD T-BIRD: 1979, good condition, new battery, new tires, $5,000 or best offer. No rust 623-8680, Delton. FOR SALE: 1976 Ford Van, MISCELLANEOUS excellent condition. Also, 1977 Ford Thunderbird in FOR SALE: Chain saw, 20” good condition. 945-2798, bar; also wood stove. 945Hastings. 5106, Hastings.___________ 1981 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE: 4-dr., FOR SALE: Pool table, full automatic, 6 cylinder, low size Brunswick, made for miles. Art Meade Auto Sales, Sears, and accessories. 948948-8111, Hastings.________ 8602, after 4 p.m. FOR SALE: 1977 Ford FOR SALE: (2) Midland wagon, good condition, $1,000 AM-SSB 40-channel mobile or best offer. 945-5106, C.B. radio. 948-8602, after 4 p.m. Hastings._______________ FOR SAL>E»: ltf/2 Dodge ONE NEW COMFORT Monaco, $350; Suzuki DS185, ROUND WOOD STOVE: Never used, $125. Call 374$350. 948-8417. 8163, Lake Odessa. LINCOLN: 1977, good condition, new tires, $5,000 or INTELLIV1SION VIDEO best offer. No rust. 623-8680, GAME: Excellent condition, Delton. works perfectly, two car­ 1972 CHEVY 4-DR. IM­ tridges included, $115. 945PALA: Runs good, good 5009, Hastings. tires, good condition, $300. MILL CLOSEOUT SALE! 765-5124, Freeport.________ Two new semi-loads of 1976 CHEVY 4 TON 4-WD carpet rolls ant remnants. with plow, $2000. Roll bar, Save up to 50 percent. $50. Five-string banjo with Wright-Way Carpet case, $75. 945-5107. Warehouse, Ionia, Mich., FOR SALE: Chevy Monza 616-527-2540. Towne Coupe, 1980, 4 LADY'S WHITE WINTER cylinder, 4-speed, AM radio, COAT: Size 44. Will sell for low miles, excellent con­ $45. 948-2475. dition. Call 948-4202 or 948HAY FOR SALE: Good 2799, Hastings._ _________ FOR SALE: 1967 Baracuda quality first cutting. Will with 340 engine. Call deliver, COD basis. 698-6477, anytime, 948-8211, Hastings. Dutton. (3-17) FOR SALE: 1976 Buick, V-6, SEED OATS FOR SALE: Mariner 2-dr., good condition, $1,700 Heritage and or best offer. 795-9963, varieties. (517) 726-0217, Middleville, after 4:30 p.m. Vermontville. (3-10) FOR SALE: 1974 Chevy 350 BLACK LOCUST FENCE engine, excellent running POLES: All sizes. You haul condition, $125 firm. Also, or we deliver. Black locust 1967 Chevy Biscayne parts. firewood, $35 face cord. Will 948-8998. Hastings or 795- trade. 6644697, Pine Lake. 3844, Middleville._________ FOR SALE: Woman and FOR SALE: 1979 Chevy man's snowmobile suits, Monza, 4 cylinder, loaded, worn once. Also, wooden $2,600 or best offer. 948-8501, highchair, $20. Call 374-8105, Hastings. (3-3)___________ Lake Odessa.____________ 1978 THUNDERBIRD: No FOR SALE: Wood splitter, 5 air, sell for less than hp. motor, two stage pump, wholesale. 948-8341, $450. 795-7347, Middleville. Hastings._______________ FOR SALE: Robyn T123B FOR SALE: 1973 Chevelle, base mobile CB radio, good good runner, very depen­ condition, $130. 948-2382. dable, body good, $450. 374- FOR SALE: Model Roils 7444. Lake Odessa._______ wheelchair in excellent FOR SALE : 1969 GMC truck, condition, $100. 1-792-9364, ton, 283 2-barrel, Wayland. automatic, $500; 1973 Cutlass Supreme, very little rust, FOR SALE: 5 hp. go-car L $150: Browning deluxe $800 . 367-4150, Woodland. Nomad bow with quiver, one FOR SALE: 1976 Buick Skyhawk, automatic, power year old, 30-45 lb. pull, $75. 367-7652, Woodland. (3-3) steering, power brakes, AMFM stereo, good mileage. I CASH fOR LAMO CONIRALIS Call after 5 p m., 795-7472, & Rf Al t ST A If IOANS Middleville. (3-3) Ao. !.;>• •• ip FOR SALE: 1973 Pontiac .i. M . . LeMans Sport Coupe. $300 or I ri f ' Mil<l best offer. 945-4986, N. i'uhi.iI A. . • Hastings. <2-24) | 1 H 1 ■ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-03-03.pdf a5818a645526b3cdc37b86d492423ea1 PDF Text Text March 3, 1983 Charter petitions out Howe leads drive to put question on ballot by Robert J. Johnston Mayor Kenneth J. Howe said this morning • hat petitions are now being circulated to put a proposal on the ballot asking for a revision of the city charter. "I am in tne process of getting them out into the hands of people who wanted to see charter revision take place,” Howe said. On Feb. 14, the city council turned down a resolution that would have put the question of charter revision, two advisory questions and the election of a nine member charter commission on the ballot. Howe’s petition does not include any ad­ visory questions. He explained that if voters turn down the charter revision question, the nine-member commission would not go into operation. The mayor said that if the petitions are turned into thecity council and validated, the council must set a date for an election. “They (the council) cannot technically interfere with the wording (of the petitions)," he said, "but they can put advisory questions on the ballot if they so choose." He said that no group had an organized effort underway for the petition drive, but that he doesn’t need many people as cir­ culators. “We only need 190 signatures," he said. “It won't take long." Howe added that he may try to get as many as 300 signatures to guarantee enough valid signatures will be on the petitions. Howe would not name the people who will be circulating the petitions, but said that Dr. Kingsley Bennett may oe one of them. Bennett was a leader in last year’s drive to get a referendum on a water rate hike. "I also have a couple other people, but I’m not sure if they would be interested," the mayor said. “We'll probably have more people than we need." Howe said that after the ccuncil’s action, last month, he received 14 or 15 telephone calls within a couple of days from people wanting to help on a petition drive. "They are very upset with the council for not allowing them to vote on this important issue," the mayor said, last month. Howe also said that there is no hurry to get the petitions returned. The water petitions were returned within a week or two after they were taken out, he said. The mayor speculated that the election would be part of the November general election. He said that if circulators obtain Township Boards of Review to hear appeals March 14-15 by Steve Horton Property owners wishing to appeal their tax assessment may do so on Monday and Tuesday, March 14-15, when the 16 township board of reviews meet at halls arnund Barry County. Owners were notified in December of changes in their assessments by their township supervisor. An assessment is 50 percent of a property's "equalized valuation” — or half of the determined "true cash value". County-wide, assessments on residential, agricultural, commercial, and industrial properties rose only slightly, reflecting the depressed economy, in particular the poor housing market. On a township-by-township bases though the results varied, some being above the 50 percent break even mark and others below it. For most townships, however, their overall assessments on tl.e various property categories were within or very close to an acceptable level. "I think the slight increases in the oveiall percentages reflect the state of the economy,” said Equalization Director John Ainslie. Grote murder trial set May 2 A May 2 date has been set for the murder trial of Kevin Eugene Grote, 25, the Kalamazoo man accused of killing two elderly sisters in a Prairieville home. Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming set an April 22 cutoff date for motions by either side. Grote's attorney, Charles Stiles of Lansing, has hinted that he will ask for a change of venue and a new judge for his client. Police say that Grote and a Battle Creek man, Rodney Bernard Surratt, broke into the Frances Youngs home the night of Nov. 30, stabbing to death Mrs. Youngs and her sister, Helen Mott. The pair allegedly escaped with $240, stolen from a cash en­ velope kept in the refrigerator. Both Grote and Surratt are charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of felony murder, and one count of ar met! robbery. On residential parcels the increase was .16 percent from a year ago, down from last year’s 7.0 percent hike. Agriculture land went up 1.7 percent, commercial properties rose 1.6 percent, while industrial properties increased .6 percent. In explaining the ratios, determined from studies done by the Equalization Dept., Ainslie said that any township property classification falling in the 49.0 to 50.0 per­ cent range did not require a change in assessments. "The state will honor that as a ‘one factor leeway,” he said. "Anything below 49.0 percent would requite the assessor to bring up that assessment and anything above 50.0 percent allows them to bring the assessment down." Ainslie pointed out that because a township had a property classification (such as residential) above the 50 percent mark, it did not mean the assessor had overassessed property "I think it shows more the downward trend in property values, ’ he elaborated. He noted as well that “it was up to the township assessor to determine how to spread out an overassessment factor or an underassement one". “Some properties may still be increased and others may be decreased regardless of the overall figures," he explained. "It’s up to the individual assessors.” On residential parcels, Baltimore Township at 43.39 percent and Yankee Springs at 33.37 percent were the only ones well below the 49-to-50 percent range, meaning their assessment total must be increased. Hope, Johnstown, and Orangeville Townships, on the other hand, were above that level, the first at 53.14, the second at 53.27, and the third at 52.78. On agricultural land, Assyria at 40.37, Baltimore at 46.59, Castleton at 43.55, and Yankee Springs at 31.53 fell below, while Carlton at 53.71 was above. The remaining townships were within a couple factors of the required percentage. The assessment ratios, done by the Equalization Dept., are based on sales and appraisal studies. The office, according to Ainslie, takes the township's assessment figures and compares them to the actual real estate market. In cases where the number of sales were too few, the Equalization Dept, makes an actual appraisal. Continued to page 2 more than 20 percent of the registered voters on petitions, the city clerk has to schedule a special election within 45 days, otherwise it will go on the next general election ballot. City Clerk Sharon Vickery said that the city has 3,779 registered voters Only five percent of the registered voters must sign the petitions for them to be valid. The resolution turned down by the council would have asked voters if they wanted a city manager form of government and if the clerk and tresurer positions should be filled by appointment rather than election. Howe said that he did not have advisory questions on his petition because he does not want to tie the hands of the charter com­ mission which should be free to investigate all avenues of city government. Howe has been pushing the charter revision since his 1981 election campaign when he called for a new charter in a pre­ election interview. In November 1982, responding to a directive from the mayor, Larry Ainslie, assistant city attorney, presented the council with a list of areas where the charter is outdated. Howe also has been promoting creating a city administrator or manager's position, which he says is needed to take a more professional approach to city government. Opponents of charter revision on the city council said that the time is not right for the city to spend money on charter revision. Ainslieestimated the cost of charter revision at between $15,000 and $25,000. New Charlton Park Director starts work John Petterson, lately of Illinois, now the new director at Charlton Park in Hastings started his new job on Tuesday. One of Patterson's first tasks is to help generate some cash for the park which, like many other public and semi-public institutions, is experiencing some tight budget times. With that in mind, the new director is launching a ''Pre-seoson Sole” for on annual pass to the park. From March 15 to Moy 15, cost of the admission card is only S7.50. After that time the cost returns to $10. The pass will be sold at various outlets around the county as well os at the Chorlton Pork office. Banner Dev^ed to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings, Michigan Volume 128, No. 9 Price 20* —----------------- ------ ---------------------------- i------------------------------------- ■’ ' ... -.......... - Thursday, March 3,1983 Mayor vetoes sewer and water rate study by Elaine Gilbert A veto by Hastings Mayor Kenneth J. Howe has blocked — at least temporarily — the city council's plans to have a consulting firm conduct a sewer and water rate study. The council can override Howe’s veto by a two-thirds vote. Howe exercised his veto power in a letter filed Tuesday morning with City Clerk Sharon Vickery. The night before, the Council had voted unanimously to accept a bid for the sewer and water rate study from Williams and Works of Grand Rapids on an hourly basis, estimated to cost between $1,200 and $1,800. The council had approved the study to determine whether a hike in rates is necessary. In his statement, Howe said he vetoed the bid bee ise "our director of public services (Michael Klovanich) is capable of con­ ducting a sewer and water rate study” which the mayor said would save the city $1,200 to $1,800. Klovanich refused to comment on the veto Thursday morning. "I don't want to inflame things around here," he said. Howe also said he vetoed the study because the low bid was not accepted nor was any explanation given as to why it was not ac­ cepted. The council received four bids on the study including one from Olsen, Meyers, and May of Grand Rapids for $1,500. Two other bids on the study amounted to $4,750 from one firm and $4,600 from another. Under provisions of section 6.17 of the Hastings City Charter, the mayor may veto an action of the council within three days of passage by filing reasons with the city clerk. Howe's veto is another round in a con­ tinuing controversy over water rates that began last year when he vetoed a council decision to increase rates by nine percent. The council voted to override that veto, but a petition drive, spearheaded by the mayor, pul the proposed increase on the ballot in­ stead. City voters consequently rejected the proposed rate boost by a three-to-one margin in August. In recent weeks. Howe has commented that the current sewer and water rate is sufficient to operate the city’s system. However, Klovanich has said the system faces financial jeoprady unless rates are Top blood donors Two Hostings gentlemen were commended on Tuesday for »heir donations of blood to the Carry County Red Cross Chapter. Dick Foster, left, received a certifi­ cate from Ann Merrill, co-chairman of the local blood drive, while Art Shepler. right, was given a similar certificate by Margaret Keeler, the other Red Cross cochairman The two men have each donated over 10 gallons or 80 pints — the same amount of blood as simulated on the table- during the post 25 years. The Tuesday drive was held at the Hastings Manufacturing Co. where an average of 100 pints is collected during each of the company’s two yearly drives. Altogether the county Red Cross holds 12 drives with six of them in Hastings The organization collected 705 pints in the county last year from over 400 actual donors. Foster is the materials manager at Hastings Manufacturing and Shepler is a retiree from E.W. Bliss Co. increased. He said the system's im­ provement and extension account for con­ struction and repair will hit red ink in the near future. Howe maintains that the water receiving fund has approximately $200,000 that has been invested in certificates of deposit in a Battle Creek bank that could be transferred to the sewer and water improvement and extension account as it has in years past. "We have the money, but we haven’t transferred the money over (to the im­ provement and extension account)," Howe said. He said that fiom 1977 through December 14, 1981 the council, by resolution, had transferred money — ranging from $163,834 to $189,902 — each year from the water receiving fund to the improvement and extension fund. "Since 1 was elected, the council has never transferred any funds over from the receiving to the improvement and extension account," Howe said. Klovanich refused to answer questions Thursday morning concerning the water receiving fund, and suggested that reporters talk to the mayor. In other business, at its Monday meeting, the council accepted and placed on file a recommendation from the City of Hastings Officers' Compensation Commission to freeze salaries of the city clerk, treasurer, mayor, council members and the board of review. Continued topage 10 Movement over new county employee pact has been slow by Steve Horton Movement has been slow in negotiations between the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners and the county employees. Representatives for the commissioners and lhecour.ty Employees Association have met once since the old contract expired on Dec. 31, while the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), representing the slieriff deputies, has yet to start bargaining with the county. Carolyn Coleman, head of the com­ missioners' negotiating team, said the county’s labor attorney. James Stokes from Miller and Johnson of Grand Rapids, is working on a reply to several non-economic contract language changes, proposed by the Employee Association when the two sides met in January. "We are working on those proposals,” Coleman said. "The talks haven’t been abandoned” Getting the lawyers from the two bargaining unions together with the com­ missioner's attorney has kept the talks at a slow pace thus far. said Coleman. “Everyone hasn't been able to meet at the same time." she said. “We’ve had problems getting both sides together. That often happens with negotiations in the early stages. It's not unusual." Coleman said a meeting with the FOP was cancelled when the two sides were unable to meet at the agreed upon time. "I’ve not heard back from them, but I will be trying to set up another meeting," Coleman noted. She said the commissioners' team would also be getting back with the Employees Assoication with a reply to its proposals. Ardis Hall, association president, said that her group had presented around 25 changes in the noeconomic portinn of the pad "There was probably only a couple of proposals with big changes in them," she explained. "Several involved trying to spell out the language or clariying an issue or cleaning up things that had come up under our last contract." Hall said she expects to get together with the commissioners' team in the immediate future. "I plan to touch base with our lawyer to see what he's heard," she added "They've (the commissioners) had several weeks to get their information together (for a reply) so 1 think we should be sitting down soon." On the economic negotiations, the board of commissioners had proposed a "wage and benefit freeze" for the coming year, citing reduced funding from the state as the reason for a "freezeThat proposal was made in November. The Employee Association, m reply, noted that there appeared to be a funding problem and proposed that the two sides negotiate on a month-to-month basis until a more definite financial picture for the county emerged. "We want to know ‘what’ goals they’re (the board of commissioners) setting, 'what' priorities they're setting in regard to spending before making a decision." Hall said when making the proposal. She saw the process continuing for a maximum of up to six months. The days and times of Irving Charlton PART TEN Page 5 “Irving Charlton...the boy and the man” �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, March 3, 1983 — Page 2 Judge rejects mother’s guilty plea A Barry County Circuit Court judge Friday rejected a plea of guilty to cruelty and neglect of children from a Caledonia woman accused of burning her infant daughter with a microwave oven. Claudia Joyce Raynes, 32, of 7725 Noffke Dr., Caledonia, told Judge Hudson E. Deming that the burns resulted from setting the infant, then four weeks old, on an ironing board close to the microwave. Judge Deming rejected the plea, for the reason that the story did not apply to the court rule governing the offense. Pre Trial for Raynes is set tor March 11 at 9 a.m. At that time, the prosecution will make public the evidence it intends to use against her in a trial. Raynes was arrested and arraigned Jan. 20 after State Police investigators said severe burns to the foot, hand and abdomen of the infant Tracy Raynes appeared to have been caused by the infant being placed in a microwave oven. As a result of the burns, which occurred Oct. 31, Tracy had a portion of her left hand and right foot amputated. The infant has since been placed in a temporary foster home. The formal charge against Raynes says that the mother ‘ did willfully, unlawfully or neglectfully deprive said child of necesMry food, clothing or shelter; to wit: protection from microwave radiation." Raynes is currently free on a personal recognizance bond. If convicted, she could receive up to four years in prison. KAV—Co looking into new site The operators of the Prairieville landfill recently closed for contaminating ground­ water are reportedly exploring the possibility of opening an adjacent 80-acre site for future landfill use. Kav-Co. of Kalamazoo recently asked for Circuit court judge denies damage claim against Algonquin Lake Association A Barry-Eaton Circuit Court judge ruled Friday that members of the Algonquin Lake Association responsible for the 1980 lake draw-down cannot be sued for negligence, nor can a private individual halt a second draw-down. Judge Hudson E. Deming ruled that only the Department of Natural Resources can halt future draw downs, thus rejecting a request for an injunction against the lake association by Rush Stidham, owner of Stidham’s Grave’ Co., to do the same. Deming also ruled that the association cannot be held liable for any damages oc­ curring as a result of its 1980 draw-down. Stidham, a.id others, claim to have paid thousands of dollars to have their wells redrilled as a result of the water table being lowered by the draw-down. According to Jim Fisher, attorney representing the Algonquin Lake Association, the owner of a dam has no duty to maintain the level of the impoundment. Since the association has no duty, argues Fisher, the association cannot be sued for negligence "since negligence breaches duty.” 3 people injured in weekend mishaps Two mishaps occurring over the weekend on county roads sent three persons to hospitals. An 18-year-old Wyoming man is in fair condition in Grand Rapid’s Blodgett Hospital after being thrown from his vehicle after losing control of the car on Wildwood Dr. Scott Hamilton Colthurst, of 32nd St., Wyoming, was rushed to Pennock Hospital then transferred to Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he was admitted with facial fracturesand lacerations. A passenger in the vehicle, James Roy Smith, 22, Dix Rd., Otsego, was treated and released at Pen­ nock. According to Barry County Sheriff Deputy reports, Colthurst's car began swerving on the road, travelled 80 feet sideways, then became airborn for 40 feet before striking a tree, throwing the driver 20 feet from the v ehicle. Deputies say "alcohol was involved" in the 6:47 a.m. mishap. Deputies ticketed Colthurst for careless driving. A Hastings man was injured shortly after midnight Sunday when his car left Ryan Rd., striking a stump on the north side of the road. Ted Steven Stone, 21, of Hammond Rd., reportedly told state troopers he swerved to avoid two deer which crossed in front of his car. Troopers issued no citations. Stone was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated and released. 4 grass fires reported Tuesday The Hastings Fire Department responded to four grass fires Tuesday afternoon and evening They occurred at 1309 Woodruff Rd., 35S3 Charlton Park Rd., 602 W. Stat- Rd. and Whitmore Rd. The largest occurred on _W. State Rd., which officials say was probably set by children playing in a field. Habitual offender gets long sentence A Middleville man was sentenced Friday to a term of 1214 to 25 years for being classified as an habitual offender, and for the Oct. 8 burglary of a Middleville newspaper office. Jimmy Chester Vaughn, 29, 414 Railroad St., Middleville, was arrested Oct. 25 outside a door of White’s Products. Middleville police say Vaughn was carrying burglary tools when they arrested him. A March 14 trial date has been set for that incident. He is charged with burglary and possession of burglar’s tools Vaughn faces another trial April 4 for the Sept. 30 burglary of the Middle Villa Inn on N. Middleville Rd. Vacant building burns Tuesday Hastings firefighters rushed to a fire in a vacant building, located on Whitmore Rd., Tuesday. According to reports, the blaze started when neighbors burned grass nearby, and flames entered a hole in the side of the building. Damage is estimated at $3,500. Hastings firemen also extinguished a fire in a house trailer on Gun Lake Rd. Thursday morning. Officials say ashes in a wood pile touched off the blaze at the Don Werner residence, 5401 Gun Lake Rd. Damage is estimated at $800. Police Beat: TELEVISIONS and rifles were reportedly stolen Feb. 21 from Keller Rd. residence in Delton. Sheriff deputies say the case is under investigation. The owners of the home are currently out of state, and the burglary was discovered by neighbors. Board of review, continued Individually, persons who feel their assessment was based on inaccurate in­ formation can appeal it to the board of review. The qualifying word for a successful ap­ peal, Ainsliesaid, is "legitimate". "It should be based strictly on the validity of the property tax assessment,” he explained. "A board of review has no authority over setting the tax rate or over ‘how’ the monies are used. “The purpose of a boa~d or review is to equalize the tax roll," he added, "to make sure taxes are equalized between neigh­ bors.” That means that similar types of properties should be assessed at similar values. A person planning an appeal should show that the assessor’s judgement of the Hastings Send property’s value was in error. An error would include: valuing the home way above the actual market value, assessing the home above identical or similar ones, listing inaccuracies in the structural appraisal on the house (such as noting an unfinished basement as remodeled), or making a mistake in computing the assessment. The state tax commission, working with the county equalization department, and the county office working with a township assessor determine "how much” of an overall increase (or factor) should be put on the existing roll. If it is determined by the state tax com­ mission or the county equalization depart­ ment that assessments for a particular area need to increase, then it is up to the local assessor to decide "how" and "where” that increase is spread out. Banner P.S. 3579 to P.O. Bo, B (usps 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by.. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 9—Thursday, March 3, 1983 Subscription Rates: S10 per year in Barry County; $12 per year in adjoining counties; and ‘13.50 per year elsewhere. and received an advisory analysis from the Barry County Health Dept, as a possible first step to licensing land to the east of the present landfill site. “We explained (to KAV-Co.) the different agencies they would have to get approval from,” says Robert Shaffer, director of environmental health for the Barry County Health Department. “They haven't submitted any drawings or anything that’s meaningful right now. AU they have said is "we’re looking to go to this area to the east of our landfill - what do we have to do?" says Shaffer. Shaffer says “the main thing" KAV-Co. must do for licensure is to submit hydrogeological studies of the area. Such studies would reveal the soil makeup of the new site. The Department of Natural Resources contends that the original KAV-Co. site is unfit for landfill use under the condition of Michigan’s Solid Waste Act 641. Jury finds man guilty of break-in A jury deliberated for one hour and 20 minutes Monday before finding a 17-year-old Battle Creek man guilty of breaking and entering of a building with intent to commit a felony. Dale Crowley , Barry County Assistant Prosecutor, maintained that Stephen Douglas Farrington, 1711 Capital St.. Battle Creek, broke into Bob's Party Store on S. Bedford Rd. the night of Oct 8, 1982, with the intent to commit the crime of burglary. State police arrested Farrington and another man, Cameron Lyle, 18, of Union St., Grand Rapids, after the owner of the store surprised and then held the pair at bay withjspitehfork.J Sentencing for Farrington ts scheduled tor April 4. He faces up to ten years in prison. Return to full driver ed urged by Ken Reibel Claiming that Hastings schools are cer'u poor be8inn'ng driver W Sisi students the director of driver ed has urged the school board to return to full classroom and range instruction. At issue is the state-approved "com­ petancy based testing" of students, known as comping out." The practice was started last year to ease the burden placed on school districts of financing drivers ed programs. Under the program, students take a test prior to drivers ed training. If they pass, they go behind the wheel for four hours, then receive a drivers certificate. Those who do not pass take ten hours of inclass instruction, before taking another shot at the test. Through "ccmpetancy-based” training, The director of drivers education for Hostings schools urges a return to a full the Hastings school district last year trim­ program of classroom and range instruction for beginning drivers. med the total cost of drivers ed from $108 to $60 per pupil. at its Feb. 21 meeting. "We certify poorer get their driving certificates thiough the But Ernie Strong, director of drivers beginning drivers and put more respon­ schools, "either through cropping out, or education for Hastings schools, urges the sibility on the parents." failing, or being removed for disciplinary district to go back to the full program of "Some parents don’t let 'heir kids drive as purposes.” classroom and range requirements. much prior to letting them get their license The percentage, says Strong, is higher “In my judgement, the students are they don’t allow the student enough ex­ under the competancy based testing initiated definitely not as will prepared as with the full perience prior to getting a license,” says last summer, where approximately 60 program." Strong told the board of education Strong. percent fail to pass the initial test, and 20 fail Another drawback to competancy to be certified. training, says Strong, is that some classroom Students who do pass the initial test get two knowledge is never learned, and driving hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, plus a skills are a Jot less refined. one-half hour road test. "On the range, we get the students to back Strong told the board that there will be less up, and do some small manuevers. All we do students who will qualify for drivers training in the two hours of instruction (following the this year, but there is also a backlog of 65 competancy test) is get them to go straight students who aren’t passing. Sheriff deputies believe two burglaries on the roads, so they stay in their own lane. Strong urged to board to consider a re­ which occurred Feb. 17 were pulled off by the We don ’ t do any short maneuvers, backing, instatement of the full program of same thieves. use of a driveway, that sort of thing." classroom, range and on-the-road training, The first break-in occurred at the James Minimum standards as set by the state at a cost to the district of approximately Reed residence, 10780 S. Clark Rd., Nash­ prior to "comping out ” include 30 hours of $17,500, or about $58 per student (atcer a state ville, where thieves kicked in two doors to classroom instruction, five hours of driving payment to the district of $45 per student). gain entry. range, and four hours of on-the-road ex­ If the full program is not approved, Strong Taken were coins, a shotgun, a camera and perience. recommends allowing students to take the a chainsaw. The occupant of the home says it Still another drawback, according to competancy test after ten hours of classroom was the second break-in there since Strong, are student attitudes about driving in instruction, and four hours of on-the-road December. relation to the abbreviated course. instruction. Range time would be dropped, Thieves also hit the Robert McInnis home, “Usually the biggest thing is teaching kids and classroom hours cut from the state’s 7100 Huff Rd., Belding. A shotgun, jewelry, about their attitudes toward speed, toward minimum requirement of 30 hours, to a television, typewriter and stereo equipment reckless driving, drinking and driving,” says maximum of 20 hours. The cost to the district were reportedly stolen. Strong. He adds that under the competancy of this alternative would be approximately Both incidents are under investigation by course, such attitudes cannot be affected if $13,000, or about $43 per student. sheriff detectives, who reportedly have the student passes the initial test and skips The third alternative, recommended by suspects. classroom instruction. Strong would be a return to the competancyAccording to sheriff department logs, 11 Strong says that under the full program, based training, at a cost to the district of break-ins have been reported since Feb. 17, only about ten percent of students failed to $10,800 or less. Under this plan, all eligible although information is available on only get their certificates the first time through students would take the course during the three of them at this time. the program, and about five percent never do summer. Police suspect burglaries related Public Opinion ...by Ken Reibel ‘What’s wrong with TV?’ Court News: James Frederick Foote, 20, 111 E. Colfax, was sentenced to four months in jail on a charge of aggravated assault Hastings police say Foote stabbed Daniel DeW«yne Gallup during an altercation near the corner of E. State St. and Jefferson the night of Jan. 14. Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming placed Foote on two years probation, and ordered him to pay $450 in fines and costs. Derrick Thompson Shirk, 18,17 Byron St, Battle Creek, was sentenced to four months in jail for the April 20 burglary of the Cedar Creek Grocery in Hope Township. Judge Deming also placed Shirk on three years probation, and ordered him to pay $350 in firm's and costs, and $221.15 restitution. Steven J. Kennedy, 1212 W. State St., pleaded guilty to attempted escape from prison. Kennedy had been serving a two-to-tenyear sentence in Jackson Prison for larceny from a person, but was recently held in the Barry County Jail as part of the Hastings Resident Home Program. Hastings police say Kennedy, while on work release, fled on Jan. 28 from a work site off Woodlawn Ave. near Bachman road. He was arrested by police Feb. 3. Kennedy was originally charged with a Jan. 3, 1981 armed robbery at the Hastings Hotel. In July, 1981, a jury found him guilty of larceny from a person, and he was sen­ tenced to serve three to ten years in prison. A March 7 trial was set for Dalene Marie Farrah, 18,103 S. Grove St., Delton, accused of the Dec. 17,1982 theft of over $100 worth of property at a Wall lake Rd. residence. According to court records, Farrah is accused of stealing "money, checks, two Kennedy half dollars, needle nose pliers, three keys, a calculator and four raccoon hides which belonged to Robert C. Obreiter." The crime of larceny over $100 is punishable by five years in prison, or a $2,500 fine. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. John Higgins Barbara Lyons THE QUESTION The television show MASH, hailed as the most popular show ol all lime, aired Ils final episode Monday night, leaving what many critics say is a great void in network programming. In the last three years, the three major networks have lost ten percent of their viewing audience, due in part to inroads made by cable TV. independent stations, PBS, and. most of all, say critics, due to mindless, copycat programs. Are you generally disappointed with network programming? What are your favorite programs? Your least favorite? What would you like to see more of on TV? Joe Hula: “Some of the programs, I don't even bother to watch any more. They just repeat, like "Magnum P.I.", and stuff like that. The same thing over and over again.” He says he likes MASH, and "most of the comedy shows." "During the day. I don't watch it at all. U hen the news comes on at six, and I start watching it then." He says he would like to see more educational programs, and history, "like Roots, or Shogun ” Dave Hustwick Lori Wood: “I found out that they have independent stations, and I tend to watch old movies...The movies come on at eight o’clock...And they have fewer commercials, that’s why I don’t like regular TV, I’m tired of the commercials...My favorite show was MASH, until they took it off. You can still watch it twice a day, though.” Wood says she doesn’t like the sitcoms, the new Bub Newhart show, "Three's Company", or "The Dukes of Hazzard”. "I think about the only night that I like television is Thursday night.” Verna Goodenough: "I don't really watch television that much...there's not that much on. The only show I liked was MASH, and that's gone off, so I probably won’t watch anything now." Lanie Schmidt: "I'm not that big of a TV7 watcher. I work a lot, and I’d rather get involved in something else...When I do watch, I like a good movie, or a good comedy­ show like MASH.” She says she doesn't like Saturday morning shows. "Cartoons aren’t what they used to be." Schmidt says she likes educational programs. “60 Minutes", and "Late Night David Letterman”. Jim Keller John Higgins: Nine-year-old John Higgins says he would like to see more Godzilla movies on TV, “Kung Fu", and “Phoenix”, which he say has been taken off the air. Barbara Lyons: "I like 'Hill Street Blues’, and some of the comedies,” says Lyons, "And 'Magnum P.I.’ and ‘Simon and Simon”’ She thinks Thursday is the best night on television. She says she doesn't like "gory and gawdy" movies. "A lot of them I don't think the kids should see.” Dave Hustwick: "To tell you the truth, I watch a lot of the independent stations," says Hustwick. "There’s good shows on PBS." He says that a lot of network television is aimed at kids. Jim Keller: Keller agrees with the critics w ho say there is not much w-orth watching on TV. "They don't put enough into the shows,” he says. His favorite shows is MASH...his least favorites “The Dukes of Hazzard” and "Dallas". �Sociat T/eu/A Hickey-Goodemoot to wed Mr. and Mrs. James Hickey of Lake Odessa are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathleen, to Timothy Goodemoot, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Goodemoot of Lake Odessa. Kathy is a 1980 graduate of Lakewood High School. Tim is a 1975 graduate of Lakewood also and currently is employed at Lake Foods Corporation. An April 9 wedding is being planned. Area Births ITS A GIRL Gerald and Sharon Lyons, Hastings, Feb. 25, at 9:08 a.m., 5 lbs. 8'.^ ozs.; Lonni and Suzan Miller, Hastings, Feb. 25, at 5:07 a.m., 6 lbs., 2 ozs.; Randall and Susan Wrubel, Lake Odessa, Feb. 26, at 8:27 p.m., 7 lbs. 7 ozs.; John and Lori Endres. Freeport, at 11:59 a.m., 7 lbs. 15’6 ozs. IT’S A BOY Jodi Hurst, Hastings, Feb. 24, at 7:40 a.m. 7 lbs. 4 ozs. Marriage Licenses Jeffery A. Peake, 22. Nashville and Kay D. Andrews. 19, Nashville. Dirk Bloem, 52, Freeport, and Julie Rydahl, 41, Gowen. Stephen Murray, 32, Hickory Corners and Christine Zbiclak, 28, Augusta. Mark Wade, 24, Hastings, and Faith Ann Smith, 22, Sparta. Larry Strouse, 22, Hastings, and Cathleen Groen, 18, Hastings. Brian Keith Mitchell, 24, Nashville,•, and Julie Ann Barlow, 20, Nashville. JeTy Oberlin, 20, Delton, and Julie Ann Armintrout, 21, Delton. John Tobias, 32, Hastings, and Diane Robbins, 27, Hastings. David Blaisdell,42, Plainwell, and Sharon Lou Sears, 40, Plainwell Hastings High School student popcorn sales at basketball games a success Members of Hastings High School’s special education program for the educable men­ tally impaired have been selling popcorn this winter at home basketball games. The students pop the com fresh during the JV and Varsity contests for consumption by fans. ’’Our program curriculum for these students stresses strong work ethics and encourages the desire to be self- sufficient contributing members in our society as adults,’’ says program teacher Dave Wilcox. ‘‘The students receive vacational preparation and a work experience prior to graduation. The popcorn sales project at games has been closely tied to in-class learning experiences,” Wilcox explains. Students benefit from participating in the popcorn project in several respects. They learn to operate the popping machine safely, use dry measurement, make correct change, dress appropriately, practice good hygiene habits, communicate with the public and compute profits from sales - net and gross. Most of the students have very eagerly participated in the experience. Parents and special education staff members have volunteered to supervise the fifteen week program. The idea for the project came to James Hund, Director a' Special Education for Barry Intermediate School District. “Jim felt it would be a positive extra- curricular experience for the students," says Wilcox. “Jim and his staff have put a lot of time into planning and supervising the program," Wilcox added. Popcorn sales profits will be used to purchase supplies for ’83-84 corn sales and Handicapped Farmers Workshop on March 21-25 A handicap need not mean a person can’t farm, that’s the focus of a two- day seminar during Farmers’ Week and Natural Resources Days. March 21-25 at MSU. Offered Tuesday and Wednesday, the program provides a look at aids that enable a handicapped person to operate tractors, comnes and other farm equip­ ment. Participants will learn where to get help in over­ coming barriers to their full participation in agriculture. On- site farm visits will be available to review suc­ cessful, active, handicapped farmer adaptations. Preregistration is required. For details call (517 ) 353-3737. This session is among the more than 170 workshops and educational activities being offered during the week. Program activities are listed in a free booklet that is available through the Extension Office. It may also be ordered from the MSU Bulletin Office, P.O. Box 231, East Lansing. Ml 48824- 0231. What’s happening? If you see news in the making, call the for financing some calculators for the classroom. Parents’ college night on March 23 The counseling department of the Hastings High School, will be holding a “Parents College Night” for parents of students considering college. On Wednesday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library. Since high school course preparation is an important factor in college entrance, parents of all students from grades eighth through eleventh are encouraged to attend The following topicswill be presented, with time for questions and answers: what do colleges look for; planning a high school program; college choice and application procedure; financial aid planning; and technical and skill training programs. ‘Food & Fitness Day at Hastings High It's not too late to sign up for Food and Fitness Day, March 5, from 9:30 a m. to 1 p.m. at the Hastings High School. "Join us and spend a fun and educational morning learning about fad diets, nutrition and the athlete, diabetic diets, shakedown on salt, kids cuisine, foods for superbabies, physical fitness formula and food and drug interactions,” said Jan Hartough, County Extension Director and an organizer of the event. There will even be a nutrition break sponsored by Dannon Yogurt and the Michigan Apple Growers. The registration fee is only $1. Persons can still pre- register at the Cooperative Ex­ tension Service office to assure the classes they want to registration will be taken at the door. “Bring the family and friends and join us for the health of it," Hartough urged. Johnson voted ‘Top Pick’ of auto after-market Hastings Manufacturing President Stephen I. Johnson has been selected as a “Top Pick" by ‘Jobber Topics", the in­ dustry’s leading trade publication. In recognition of the honor, Johnson was presented with a line drawing portrait of himself. Making the presentation was William B. Banta, vice president of marketing for the Irving-Cloud Publishing Company of Illinois which publishes "Jobber Topics". Banta said Johnson’s picture will appear in his company's magazine which reaches 7,000 industry practioners. As a "Top Pick", Johnson "joins other leaders of the automotive after-market who have been recognized and honored,” Banta said. He said the automotive after-market in­ cludes industries which are involved in the manufacture and distribution of automotive parts, supplies, and equipment. "Hastings Manufacturing is a leading manufacturer of piston rings, automotive filters and chemicals,” said Banta. The line-drawn portrait of Johnson was done by a leading portrait artist, Eldon Frye of California. Stephen Johnson, left, president of Hastings Manufacturing Co., receives a portrait of himself in recognition of being nomed a "Top Pick" by Jobber Topics, a automotive after-market trade publication. Making the presentation is William B. Banta, vice president of marketing for the Irving-Cloud Publishing Co. Hastings singer praised for role in college opera Corinne Bessmer O’Heeau, a 1978 graduate from Hastings, was praised for her per­ formance in the Gilbert and Sullivan opera “Pirates of Penzance". The opera was performed this weekend at the Laura Shaw Theatre on the Western Michigan University and is scheduled again Thrusday, March 3, and Friday, March 4, at 8p.m. Corinne is a musical therapy student at the college. The Kalamazoo Gazette said of her per­ formance "she uses her fine mezzo voice to its full capacity as the desiring, but noi-sodesirable Ruth". The WMU student newspaper, meanwhile, wrote "as the aging piratical maid, Ruth, (Corinne) has a voice which combines fluidity, grace and force". “It is a voice," the reviewer added, ‘ that deserves greater acclaim than I can offer, and a voice that would seem quite in place in the opera company." She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Her­ man Bessmers, 4800 Cedar Creek Rd.. Hastings. Smith receives promotion in police dept Most people get cards and flowers on Valentine's Day, but for Julie Smith it was sergeant stripes. Julie, a police officer with the Lake Odessa department since June of 1980, was promoted to the rank of sergeant on Valentine’s Day. Her promotion was approved at the village council’s recent meeting. She replaces Sgt. James Valentine who has accepted a position with the Lowell Police Dept. Valentine and Police Chief Glen DesGrange presented Sgt. Smith with her stripes and badge on Valentine’s Day. In other business, the Lake Odessa Village Council has set Tuesday, March 1 as the date of a public hearing for the proposed use of approximately $50,000 in federal revenue sharing funds. The hearing will be held at 5 p.m. at the Page Memorial Building in Lake Odessa. Barry County Barry County Social Services VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Do yourself a favor...read fhe CLASSIFIEDS in this issue of the Banner! Helping hand Solvig Hermansson. shown here showing two junior high students where her native land of Sweden is, was a recent visitor to Hastings. Mrs. Hermansson, a teacher in Sweden, has a daughter staying with the Jack Lenz family. Mrs. Hermansson teaches nearly every subject in Sweden to students in the fourth through sixth grade. EDITOR'S NOTE: This column will be published on a ragu'jr basis os the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking volunteers may make use of this space. Information should be made known to Narine Jacobs 948-3254 or Don Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services. An INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! CHILDREN'S CORNER at the D.S.S. la now open 5 doya a week. More lodiea are needed Io work with the children. You choose hours and days. No experience required, training provided. Call Bev Kurr 948-3254. assures the TAX BREAK ACTIVITIES and PROGRAM openings available for both men and women. Have a few hours to spare, you could be helping someone out. Call Don Rewa if you wont to help, 948-3259. YOU'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR . . PROVINCIAL HOUSE: Someone to type and print bulletins furnished during Sunday morning church service program. Also, someone to play the organ or piano every othe'- Sunday at Provincial House from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. Call Mrs. Shaffer 945-9564 or Osis 945-2025. And, it will be to your advantage to start yours where it is most convenient; right here at MATERIAL DONATIONS SPRING CLEANING? Rag Rugs, fabric remnants, old clothes or material of any type ore needed to make rugs for needy families. Call Cindy at 948-8958. YARN or OLD AFGHANS — supplies needed to make hats and scarfs for children. No donation too small. Call Cindy 948-8958. NBH Before you pay for 1982, you may Deposit up to $2,000°° of your Annual Income in your IRA account. All your IRA deposits may be deducted from your taxable gross earnings for Federal Income Tax purposes; and you'll earn tax-free interest on your retirement savings, too. is coming to Hastings in March! Come in and see us today. We’ll show you how our IRA Account makes dollars and sense now and for your retirement years. Watch for details. WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC BANNER, and let us know... 948-8051 [Hastings All Deposits Insured upto ’100,000.00 �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, March 3, 1983 — Page 4 arieS Donald Willyard Barbara J. Guy FREEPORT - Mr. Donald E. Willyard, aged 54, of Freeport, and a long time resident of the Caledonia area, went to be with his Lord, early Wednesday morning, Feb. 23, 1983. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle (Tiddens); his children, Kurt and Sharon Schwamberger of Texas, Charles of Louisiana, and Debra at home; his parents, Verne and Esther Willyard of Caledonia; two brothers, Jim and Mary Willyard of Alto, David of Caledonia; one sister, Barbara and Elmer Velthouse also of Caledonia; four grandchildren, Wayne, Eric, Stacey and Destalee; two step grandchildren, Eric and Stacey Schwamberger. Funeral services were held Saturday, 1:30 p.m. at the Gaines United Brethren Church, Rev. Richard J. Raab officiating. Interment Lakeview Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the church building fund, (envelopes available at the chapel and the church.) Arrangements by Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. LIVONIA - Mrs. Barbara J. Guy, 50, of 11030 Fairfield Ave., died Friday, Feb. 25, 1983 at St. Mary Hospital in Livonia. She was born Nov. 4,1932 in Hastings, the daughter of Frederick and Alice (Robinson) Foote. She married William Guy on July 12, 1952 in Nashville. Mrs. Guy is survived by her husband. William; two sons, Timothy of Redford Township and James of Detroit, Mich.; two daughters, Gail Feskorn of Brighton and Terri McDowell of Detroit; four grand­ children; and one sister, Mrs. Patricia Cain of Hastings. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28 from Vogt Funeral Home. Rev. Leonard Putnam officiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Michigan Special Olympic Fund. Lenora I. Crook Friend David Borton___ Ethel M. Adams HASTINGS - Mrs. Lenora I. Crook. 94. died Saturday. Feb. 26, 1983 at the Provincial House where she had been a patient for the past four years. She was bom Nov. 9, 1888 in Hibbard, Ind., the daughter of Samuel A. and Mary Alice (Garver) Wise. She graduated from Hastings High School. She married Don E. Crook on June 17,1912. Mr. and Mrs. Crook moved to Vicksburg, Mich, where they lived for 37 years. She was active m Eastern Star, Ladies Library, First United Methodist Church, and all school and community activities. Mr. and Mrs. Crook returned to Hastings in 1SM9 and lived here for the past 34 years. They celebrated their 70th anniversary on June 17. 1982. Mrs. Crook is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Virginia C. and Harper C. Maybee of Ann Arbor: one granddaughter, Suzanne Viviano of Pittsburg, Pa.; two grandsons, Don H. Maybee of Ann Arbor and William G. Maybee of Kalamazoo; and five great - grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Don Guy Crook, aged 22, an Army Air Force pilot, in October of 1942 in World War II. Lenora was also preceded in death by her husband on November 22, 1982. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 1 at 11 a.m. from the Girrbach Funeral Home. Rev. Dr. Myron Williams officiated. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Lodge No. 52 of Vicksburg, Mich. Helen E. Wills MIDDLEVILLE - Friend David *Sarge> Borton, 64. died Friday afternoon, Feb. 25, 1983 at his home. He was born Nov. 11.1918 in Saranac, the son of William and Alice iHissong) Borton. He married Mary J. Newman June 20, 1945. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in June. 1945. He served for 18 years and was discharged Nov. 25, 1967 due to disability. He was a locksmith after his discharge from the Ar­ my. He was a member of the Wayland V.F.W. Post 7581 and the Hastings Moose Lodge. Mr. Borton is survived by his wife. Mary J.; one daughter. Mrs. Newell (Zela) Smith of Erin. Tenn.; one stepson. Lyle V. Barton of Kalamazoo; nine grandchildren; three great - grandchildren; two brothers. Truman Borton of Kalamazoo and Theodore Borton of Cedarville; five sisters. Ms. Zida Hissong of Kalamazoo. Mrs. Violet Burd of Portage, Mrs. Luella Rowley and Mrs. Blanche Foster, both of Plainwell, and Mrs. Don (Valentine) Stricklin of Kalamazoo, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 28 at 1:30 p.m. from the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. Pastor Andrew W. Dado officiated. Interment was in Irving Cemetery, under the auspices of the Wayland V.F.W. Post 7581. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. ADRIAN - Mrs. Ethel M. Adams, 85. of Adrian, formerly of Hastings and Hudson, died Sunday evening. Feb. 27, 1983 at Bixby Hospital in Adrian, after a long period of failing health. She was born June 24. 1897 at Waterloo, the daughter cf Andrew and Martha (Putney) Runciman. She married Rev. Clark G. Adams June 16, 1928 at Waterloo. He preceded her in death May 9. 1976. She served with her husband in the ministry throughout Michigan before retiring to Hastings in early 1970. They then moved to Hudson in 1972 for four years before moving to Adrian. She was a past member of the Eastern Star Chapter 487 in Atlanta. Mich, and a member of the Wheatland Congregational Church and the Elizabeth Circle of the First Baptist Church of Adrian. Mrs. Adams is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ernest (Thelma) E. Knight of Adrian; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Hershel (Ruth) Huss of Fremont, Ind. ai.d Mrs. Ellis (Virginia) Cunningham of Pittsford; a stepson. Robert F. Adams of Fremont, Ind.; 12 grandchildren; nine great - grand­ children; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one stepdaughter, Lucille, two sistrs, two brothers, and two grandsons. Funeral services were held Wednesday. March 2 - at 2 p.m. from the BrownVanHemert Funeral Home of Hudson. Rev. Herbert Cottrell and Rev. Marion Towne officiated. Interment was in Church’s Cor­ ners Cemetery, Wheatland Township, Hillsdale County. HASTINGS - Mrs. Helen E. Wills, 59, of 2153 Gun Lake Rd., died Friday, Feb. 25,1983 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. She was born in Chicago, Ill. on March 22, 1923, the daughter of Rudolph and Anna (Jariabka) Banas. She came to Wayland in 1937. She married J. Robert Wills on Feb. 23, 1954 and moved to Hastings. She was active in Hastings bowling leagues for many years. She called Bingo for the Hastings Moose and Elks lodges, St. Rose Catholic Church, and the Avalon, Gun Lake. She was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Women’s International Bowling Congress, Elks Vivian Club, and the Ladies of the Moose. Mrs. Wills is survived by nine daughters, Mrs. Betty Quibel of Hanover, Pa., Mrs. Norman diene) Lamer of Richland, Mrs. Charlene Smith of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Carole Reveles of Fort Hood, Tex., Miss Roberta Wills of Battle Creek. Mrs. Marc (Nancy) Hendrick of Union City, Miss Patty Wills and Mrs. Mary Dando, both of Los Angeles, Calif., and Miss Heidi Wills of Battle Creek; three sons, Rudy Wills of Fort Hood, Tex. and Robert and Kevin Wills of Hastings; eight grandchildren; and five brothers, Daniel and Henry Banas, both of Wayland, Otto and Alex Banas, Doth of Middleville, and Rudolph Banas of Winter Haven, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband on July 13, 1982. Memorial Mass was held “t 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Wayland. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28 at Rutland Township Cemetery. Rev. Father Charles Fisher of­ ficiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Borgess Medical Center On­ cology Dept. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. ATTEKD SIMKE William D. Parker retvart Delton Area CEDAR CREK BIBLE. Campground Road. B mi. S.. Pastor. Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10 a m . Worship 11 am. Evening Ser­ vice al 1 p m ; Youth meet Sunday 6 pm .Wed. Prayer Bible 7 pm. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Comer Pifer and Cedar Creek Hd PaulS. Howell, Pastor Phone 1M88884 Saturday Ser vim. Sabath School 9»a m.. Worship 11 a m : Wed 7:» p m Bible Study and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor: Elmer J Faust. On M-43 in Delion Services - Worship lii:45 a.m.: Sunday School 9:30-10:30; Fvcnmg Service4pm.: United Meth­ odic Women every first Thursday. 7:30 p.m.: United Methodist Men every second Sunday. 7:X a.m. INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton l-ocaled on M-43 in Deiton Pastor Sieve VanNalUn Sandy Campbell. Sunday School Director Sunday School 10 a m.. Family*Worship and Bible Teaching 11 a m.. Children's Church. II a.m.. Evening Service 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study at 7pm Choir Practice at 7:50 p m. List Friday <4 every month. Family Night al 7:30 p.m at the church Call 623-5391 MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Corner M43 and Milo Road. Doug Huntington Pastor. Rl No. 3. Box 315A Delton. Mi 4*H6 Phone 67I-47U2 Sunday School io OT a m Worship Service 11:00, Evening Worship 6:00 pm.. Wedrn .-day Service 7:00 p.m. PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH 10221 S Norns Rd. Arroa* from Prainevillr Garat* Rrv Bill Blair, Pastor Sunday S-bool 10 a m . Morning Worship 11 a.m . Sunday Night 7 p m . Bible Study. Wedneeday Semre 7pm HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH Hwy M-66 10 mi. S of Nashville. Robert lx* Sholts. Pastor Sunday 9:45 a m . Sunday School; 10:45 a m worship Service. 6 p m Young People Meeting. 7:00 p m Evening Service; Wednesday 7:30 p m Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free counsel mg servile an all problems Phone 616-736-3866 or 963-1713 FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N. Woodland Rd , Lake Odessa Paslor Richard Sesstnk. Church phone 3674621. Pastor's phone 374-8938 Sunday ■ Morning Worship 10:00 a.m ; Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; evening service 7:00 pm Wednesday - Bible Study 7:00 p.m. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK Lacrv Father Ray Allen. Phone 623-2490. Sun­ day Mass at 9:00a.m. STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST Wellman Rd. al E. State Rd Rev Charles Davenport. 119 Star St. Spring Arbor, Ml. Ph 517-7502497 Sunday School 10 am. Worship Service 11 a.m. Mid-week Service Wed. at 6 p.m. PEACE UNITED METHC-DIST CHURCH, at Barryville 4 mile W. of Nashville on M-79. Steven ReU. Pastor Worship Service 9:15 a.m . Sunday Church School and Coffee Felk-mship 10:15 a.m ; United Methodist Women 1st Tuesday each month ST CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. w. .a*hnUa Father Hobart E. Conmni. Pastor A tmauoo of St. Roar Catholic Church. HsMinga Saturday .Mau 6:30 p m. Sunday Ma* 0 30 am UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashville. Phone 652 9719 Corner Washington and State Leonard F Putnam. Pastor Services; Sundays 9 45 a m Morning Worship. 10-45 a.m Fellowship; Il a m CnurchSchool lor all ages; 6:30 pm U.M Y.F. Jr Hi and U M Y F Sr Hi: Bible Hour all ages; 1st Wednesday 7:30 p.m each month. United Methodist Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville. Rev J. G Boomer Sunday School 9 45 a m . Sunday Worship 11:1X1 a.m . Evening Service 6:00 p.m ; Bible Prayer. Wednesday. 7.00 p.m NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillips St Piator tester DfGroot. B529908 or 852-9025 Assistant Pastor Don SuncL. Ewrung Service 7 p m . Wedneaday night Bible Study 7 p m. Bui Ministry — Call Doo Roscoe 552-9228 12.00 Noon the not of the year. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wugner officiating. Phone 758-3149 Country Chapel uor>hip iu:is a.m.; Sunday School 9 a m ; Banfield worshipII;30a m COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH Former Johnstown Town­ ship Hall. Dowling. Mark A Shriver Pastor Sunday School 10 am.. Worship 10:45 a m . Evening service 6 Pm Wed evening prayer 7 p.m ellowship dinner last Sunday of each month. 2:30 pm at the church. Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 Fuller St,. M7» Paslor lames Sherman Sunday Services A Sund.iv Schnnl. io a m : Morning Worship fl a m . Evening Services. Youth 6pm: Evening Worship 7pm; Wednesday mid week prayer 7pm. Wednesday caravan program 7pm MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Cloverdale Rd , 5 miles south of Nash­ ville. <» mile East of M46 Pastor Marvin Poller Phone 832-0861 Sunday Services; Sunday School 10 a m ; Morning Services 11 a.m Evening Service 6 p.m.; Cottage Prayer meeting 7:» pm. Wednesday Woodland Area HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall St. Hastingi Rev. Marvin Siduniller Phone 945-5197. Services: Sunday School 10:00 a.m Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday and evening service 7:X p.m. Wednesday mid-week praver S!£?!!9R.?:3® P m wiU •* holmng REVIVAL Meetings Sept 30 thru Oct. 10 each night at 7:M. Rev Richard Gremillion from Jasper. Ala. will be the evangelist. HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev. Phil Perkins. Pastor. 10 a.m Sunday School; 11 a m Morning Wor­ ship; Junior Church. Nursery. 7 p.m. Worship; Wednesday 7:30 pm. Family Night Missionary Society second Friday. 7 p.m Potluck FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. .109 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan !M88004 Sunday Services- Sundav School 9:Xa.m Morning Worship 10:45 a.m . Evening Worship 6 p.m Wednesday Family Night: Adult BiNe Study anil Prayer 7:lW p.m Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p m Sunday morning service broadcast WBCH BARRY COUNTY’ CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan J David Walker. Minister 945-2938 Sun Services Warn , Bible Study it a m Evening Servin-s 6 p.m Wednesday evening Bible Study 7 p m Freeport Area ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jeift-rwin Father Robert E Conaani. Paator Saturday Mau 4 30 pm . Sunday Maam 8 a.m and 11 a.m. Cunfeaawaa Saturday. 4 OO - 4 30 p m Hickory Corners FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 1U6 Cherry St Pastors: Rev Jerry Drummond and Rev. Don Palmer Phone 765-5134. 10:00 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m Morning Worship; Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting at Y.C.W. Club's 7:00 p.m “A Growing Church For Coming Lord " GALILEAN BAPTIST. 108th St and N. Freeport Rd Phone MS-5704 to a m Sunday School; Ham Morning Worship; 7 pm. Evening Service. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting7:X p m. HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M-50 North of Freeport al the Kent-Ionia County Line. Rev James Kinsey. Morning Worship to a.m.; Church School II am Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m Morning Services; 11:15 Sunday School These are classes for all. J^?£y:V,LLE CHRISTIAN RE FORMED. 708 West Main Street Worship to a.m . Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; Evening Worship6p.m MlDDLEVILlj: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M-37, just north of Middleville 7'15-9726 Rev Wesley South. Pastor Mark J. Highman. Pastor of Youth and Education. Sunday School 9:45 am; Morning Worship 11 a m.; Evening Service WOODGROVE PARISH Coats Gro.e Rev Pamela Owens Pastor Phone 367-3324 Church School. 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service. 10:45 a m . Holy Communion first Sunday of each month. Women's Fellowship first Thursday of each month at lu oo a m NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 2UI Russell St Rev Gary Finkbeincr Phone 795-7429 Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m and 7 p.m.; Wednes­ day Bible Study 7.X pm. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M37 at Parmalee Road. Middleville Rev. Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 8911585 Rev Charles Doornbov Assis­ tant Pastor, phone 7953466 Finn Service 9 a m ; Church School 10:15 am.: Second Service it: 15 am.; Even­ ing Celebration 6 p m. ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Boylan. Paslor Phom 792-2889 Sunday Mass It a m PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED ' BRETHREN IN CHRIST. M M) al Bel! Rd Rev Lee R Palmer 10 a m Worship Service. 11 a m Sunday School. 6:30 Evening Service. 7:30 Wednesday Prayer Service. McCallum JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hastings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lot your Life. Home. Business and Car E.W. BLISS COMPANY A Gull 4- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodwoy • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" • 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home Corn* r of Walnut & S. Jefferson in Hostings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONAKt CHURCH will be bolding special aervicea Jan 26 thru Jan 30 each night at 7.30 S|>e<k<T wih be Rev Brad Henahaw from Godench. Ontario Canada Hastings Area AUBINQUIN LAKE BIBLE ChuRCH. 2625 Airport Rd , Dirk Taggart. Pastor Chunh phone 94844482 Sunday Srhnul 9 45 a ra . Worship 11 a m ; Junior Church 1 i a m.. Evening W’wship 7 pm. Nunwn for all servim CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 N Broadway Rev James Hilgendorf. 207 W. Ind. Hills Dr Sunday School 9:45 a m.; Mor nmg Worship 11 a.m . Sunday "Showers of Blessing" WBCII 8:45-9:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:X p.m.; Wednesday ■ MidWeek Biole Study. Youth and Children's Services7 p.m KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN corner of Barnum Rd. and M-66 Wood­ land. Pastor George Speas Phone 3672741. 0:45 a.m Warship: 11am Sunday School; Wednesday Prayer > p.m ; W.M.A 2nd Wednesday each month; Adult C.E.. 2nd Saturday each month. 8 p.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. Rev Constance Heffelfinger Phone 357-3961 9:15 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a m. Sunday School; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday UMYF Welcome. Hastings Area church of toe UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. The Church in the Wildwood* OusLake Ro»d P»»t-»r Gary Brook* Morning Worship 11 ■ tn . Sunday School 9 45 am.. Evening Service 7 p.m.; Prayer Meetir.g and Youth Meeting 7 p m Thureday. Women* Mi* nonary Aaaoriauoa first Thursday of each month 9:30 a m. Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd. 2 miles south of Gun Lake Rev Dan Johnson. Pastor Larry Tongate. Sunday School Supt. Sunday School 9 45 a m ; Church Services I) a m . 6 pm Evening Services. Wednesdai 6 X p.m. S O C K. 3 thru 6 grades. 7 pn: Adult Prayer and Bible Study Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-5413 for pick up MARTIN REFORMELi CHURCH OF MARTIN Dnve-in. walk-in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev Marvin Meeter. Pastor Worship Ser vices 10 a m and 7 Ji pm . Sunday Schoo) 11:15a m ST CRYIL & METHODIUS. Gun Lake Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 792 2889 Saturday Mass 5pm. Sunday Mass 9 a m DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. Doster Road near Pine luike Rev. John F Padgett. Pastor Sunday Worship 9:X a.m and6pm Sunday School || am.. Youth Choir meets each Monday 6:Xp m >1 rrtANCIS OF ASSISI EPISCO­ PAL CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Mass 8 a m . Church School 9 a tn Family Eucharist to a m Nursery to a tn . Midweek services as . announced Father Kurt Fish. Vicas 664-4345 WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST. 3185 N. Broadway Rev Constance Heffelfinger. Pastor. Ph 367-3961. Church School «■»; Worship Service 11 a m ; Senior MYF7 o m : Thursday evening starling al 7pm Choir. U.M. Women: Welcome Circle third Wednesday of month. I p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadwav Rev David D. Garrett. Phone 948 2229 Parsonage. 915-3195 Church Where a Christian experience makes you a memtier 9:45 a m Sunday School. 10:45 a.m Worship Ser ice; 7 pm. Fellowship Worship; < p m Wednesday Prayer ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH oa McCann Rd in Irving. Sunday Morninj «yer at 1D.30 Holy Commun-cn at 1 l:0C i Rt Rev. William O. Lewi*. Rector F AITH TEMPLE CHRISTIAN CENTER. 27‘-ii s Wall Like Kit (M-43. ju»t 1 mile* ■•ulh of Hauling*) P.urtcir Liny Silverman. Asmic. PaMor Allan Welch Sunday Srhool for all agr* at 930 a.m Morning Worship 10:;tt) a m.. F.v--ning bervicr 6 <K» p.m. Tuesday Night Prayer. Praiw and Worship Serii<v 7:<X» pm. Thursday Night Worship Semre 7 <») pm. "Wrird* of Truth* radui broadnist daily at 2 p m on WDFPFM495 3) HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Boltwood and East Stale Rc 945-9121. Rev. Donald L Brail. Paster. Sunday School 10:00 a.m Worship Service it oo a m Evening Service6:OU p.m. Prayer Meeting 7:U0 p.m. Wednesday EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner Broadway and Center Sl Fr. Shel­ don Hsrboch. L> um T«-nen* S<-.-vices Sunday. Maa* and Church School 10 a m FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH SO2 Ea.t Grand St Mark J High man. Pastor Ph 948-2828 Sunday S:iiooL 10 a m . morning worship and children'* -hutch. 1! a m : yout hmreung*. 5 p m . evening war ihip, 6 p m Thursday Pr.iyer meeting 7 pm. Thuroday teen claaae* and Primary Adve? turrs 7pm Nursery provided for all aervices We welcome *11' HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHUKl'H. 102 E Wraidlavn Ave Minister Scntt Davu Sundav Worship !• 30 a m Fellowship 1<> 301» 11 (»>a m HlblrS<ha»l 11:00a m to 121M) noon Wrdnnd.iv Bible Study end Fellowship 7.30 to HIM) pm Phone 945-21176 QUIMBY I NITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 miles E on M 79 Steven Reid. Paslor Sunday Church School Hi ;«)a m . Worship Service 11:» a m United Methodist Women 1st Wednesday each month BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 am. Worship Service 11 a m . Prayer Service Thurs­ day 7pm CHI RUH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS Meeting at 502 E Bond Sunday Sacrament meeting 9 imi a m Sunday School •' no a m Branch President David MeMomgle Phone 1-698-9849 or 9454154 NORTH IKVLNG WESLEY'AN CHURCH. ' Burhl,r Hd Phone 7tx5 KJH. Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a m Evrnmg Scrvav 7pm. Prayer Senw Wr<tne*day < p m. Nunrry provjiW for all GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St Pastor Michael Anton Ph 945 9414 Sunday. March 6 - 8 45 a m Church School tall sgral 10 a m Worship - Holy Communion. 7 p m HS S’outh Group Sat­ urday. March 5 • 9 30 a m Confirmauon 5 Monday. March 7 - 7 (0 Baxaar Workbrv. 7 00 Bethel Class Wednesday. March 9 - 6 pm Supper. 7 pm Vespers Thursday. March 10 - 12 noon LunchAVorship • com­ munity worship. 4 15pm Children a Choir. 7 30 p m Sr Choir 7 30 Bd of Steward HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd Rastrll A. Saner, Pa*ti>r Phone 945-9224 Worship srrvicr IO3O a m nenmg wrvke ■> p m . i-laws for all •ge*. luesdai, raU*gr Prayer Meeting HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST, tan Terry Lane Phone 945-8884 Saturday services: Sabbath School 9:X am ; Worship It a m . Tuesday ■ Bible Study and Prayer Meeting. 7:X pm HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-7H Jack Bartholomew, pastor, phone 945-4995 Robert Fuller, ehoir dim-tor Sunday whedutr 9 30 Fellowship and coffee. 9.55 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship. 6:00 Youth Meet­ ings. 7XX) Evening Worship. Nursery for all aen-i.-* tranaportatMm provid'd to and from morning service* Prayer mreting. 7 p m Wrdnewlay WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W Suu- Rd (Old Algixiquin Schooll Paator Jeff Arnett, pnone home. 946-2792. church 946-2549. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 10-45 a m . evening serve-r 6:30 p.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HaaUngs. Mwhgian. Willard H Curtia. Minis­ ter. Eileen Higbee. Ihr Christian Ed. Sun­ day. March 6 ■ 9.30 and 11 Worship Ser­ vice*. Nursery provided Broadcast of 9.30 ■rrvice over WBCH-AM and F.M 9.30 Church School Classes for ill ager. 'Dads Only* rU« begins 10 30 Coffee Hour m church <' nmg room 10:30 Children's CLar practice. 6.30 Junior High Youth Fellow­ ship at the church. 6.30 Senior High Youth Fellowship at the church 8 00 Conver­ sation* on Church Membership for Senior Highs and Adults at the manse. HMM W. Green Tuesday - 10:00 The Presbytery of Lake Michigan meets at the Delta Prruby tman Church. Ixmung Wednesday - 7:30 Chancel Choir practicr Thursday - 12:00 Union Lmchron-Worship at Grace Luther­ an Church 2 30 Junior High Church Mem­ bership Class 6:30 Kirk Choir practice Saturday ■ 9 15 - 3 45 HELP V Workshop al John Knos Presbyterian Church. Grand Rapids 7.30 The Young Adult Fellowship will meet in Memorial Hall for a square Villi 1. ill KHVIVA1. <111 IU II Hull <..-1.11 Ili a luult.iiH ini.. l(d..SumL.v iiuuning --rvar. pi.iiM- .md hynuw III In inn; Evening servile^ . vung.-h-ts . 7 :«i ii m. Sunday Youth Mwiing li«Ml p.m ntalnrwlii Bilile Ktuily ;uul I'rnvrr Meeting nt 7.:M)p ni REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. S Jefferson at Walnut Kenneth Colburn. Pastor Home 69885477 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a.m. THE NOTE OF PRALSE (Dx New Note). 12223 Chief Noonday Rd . Gun Lake area Thursday night Bible study 7 p.m 7*157808 Lake Odessa HASTINGS (X)NGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 23) West Colfax St. Bible lax-lurr 9:M a m : Watchlouer Study 10 45 a.m.. Tuesday ■ Congreg.it ion BiNe Study 8 ? m ; Thursday • Theocratic School 3U; Service mcclingB:W GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Vredcr Road. I Mile South of M-50 betwrer Darby and Nash Roads Pastor. Bill Stevens Phone693-2315 10 a m Sunday Schoo); II a.m. Morning Worhsip; 7 o'clock Sundav evening worship. 7:X p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Groan St. Hasting* Dr. Myron K Williams. Munster Mua Frances Home. Director of Christian Education Su.iday. March 6 ■ 9:30 a.m Church School. 9:30 a.m. Membership Class for Adults. 10:30 a m Coffee Fellowship. 1030 a m Radio Broadcast. WBCH. Ham Worship. "Fac­ ing Destruction'. 5 3( p m Lntrn Obu-rrance. Potlurk and "L nu-n Tree" drum* by youth Monday. March 7 • 5 30 p.m Cub*. 6 30 p m. Handbell Choir. 7 pm. Scouts, 7 p.m Trustee*. Bpm Task Force. Tuesday. March 8 • 12 Noon Hi Noooers. 2 15 p m. Cub Den* Wednesday. March 9 • 6:45 a.m. Men's breakfast and Bible study. 9.30 a.m United Methoduit Women's Breakfast. 2.30 p.m Carol Choir 7 p.m. Work Areas, Bpm Council an Ministne* Thursday, March 10 - 2 30 p.m Spint Choir 7 p m Chance! Chcur LAKEWOOD BAPHST. Pa.tor Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555. Amna from the high school. 7180 Veltr Rd. M-50 Sunday Sc Itool 10 00 gm . Worship Service I LOO tn Evening Service 6 30 p m . W.-dnroday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 West State Road Pastor J T Crawmer Phone lit V.2285 Sunday School 9 45 n m . Worship 1100 am. Evening Service 6 p.m Wednesday Prao* Gathering 7 p.m GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1.102 S Hanover. Hastings L onard Davie. Pastor Ph 9482256 or M5-9429 Sunday Sunday School9 45am. Worship 11 am. Youth 5 pm,. Evening Worship 6 pm.. Fellowship ■nd Coffer 7.15 Nursery for ail ser­ vices. Wednesday CYC 6 45 p.m . prayer and Bible itudy 7 |im LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST Hwy. M-50. W mile W. of M-66. Lake Odeaaa Rev Junes Hulett. Pastor Worship 8.30 and 11 a.m ; Evening Service at 7:30p.m. ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odessa Father Donald Weber. Administrator 3748374 or 374-7405 Saturday Mass 5:30 . m . Sunday Masses 8 and 10 WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN. JU*l o'f M4iti N of M-ltl. in VilLgr of Woocibuiy l*aator Dunne Walter. I'houe 374-725I Worship arrvue 9 30 n m.; .Sundav Si bool IU 15 a n. . Youth Fellow­ ship WeiinewLiy 7 p.m . bilrlr Study and Prayer S-rvier WrdiM sday “pm CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner of 1st and 2nd Ave. Ixike Odessa Pastor George Speas Phone 37441736. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11 00 a m Sunday School 10 «) a m Evening Service 7 ») p m Wednesday Eve Prayer Meeting -7:30p m Children who learn responsibility will live by it ^^ith the best of intentions, many of our problems with today’s youth are caused by over-indulgent parents; for giving our children “all the things we didn't have at their age" can te the worst thing we can do. What we SHOULD give them is a sense of responsibility, in order to prepare them for the life which they will one day have to face; and it's never too early to begin. The smallest tots can learn tu put away their toys, for example. Lessons in re­ sponsibility will help later on to prevent the panic felt by many teenagers when suddenly confronted with a world for which they are unprepared; and they will be less likely to seek the escape route of drugs and alcohol. Let your House of Worship help to show your children the positive and productive side of life, where the rewards and the happiness come only in proportion to the effort they are will­ ing to make. HASTINGS - Mr. William D. Parker, 87, died suddenly Tuesday, March 1, 1983 at Pennock Hospital after being stricken at home. He was bom Feb. 26, 1896 in Ovid, the son of Charles and Harriet (Worden) Parker. He married the former Hazel Hall on May 18, 1918. He served in World War I in Germany with the 85th Division of the U.S. Army. He lived in Lansing for six years and was employed at the Reo Motor Car Co. and the Michigan State Farm Bureau for a short time. He came to Hastings in 1935 and served on the Hastings Police Department for three years, before going to work at the Hastings Post Office. He was city and later a rural mail carrier for many years before retiring in 1962. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a long time member of the Hastings American Legion Post No. 45, and a member of the Disabled Veterans of America. Mr. Parker is survived by his wife, Hazel; one son, Robert Parker of Haslett; two grandsons, Hank Parker of Traverse City and William Parker in the U.S. Navy, stationed in San Diego, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Neva Rapp of Ann Artxjr, and Mrs. Mildred Sweet and Mrs. Bernice Randell, both of Saranac; and a brother-in-law. Mr. Frank Hall of Ovid. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Florence Waggnor and Grace Fizzell. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 4 from the Wren Funeral Home, with Rev. Dr. Myron K. Williams officiating. Committal services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Maple Grove Cemetery in Ovid, Mich. Memorial contributions may be maae to Pennock Hospital. Ethel N. Baker KALAMAZOO - Mrs. Ethel N. Baker, 85, formerly of Hastings, died Monday, Feb. 14, 1983 at Friendship Village in Kalamazoo, where she had been a resident since 1977. Mrs. Baker is survived by three daughters, Violet Foreman of Hastings, Dorothy Mit­ chell of Sorrento, Fla., Joanne Wedel of Seattle Wash.; four grandchildren; and five great - grandchildren. Memorial services were held Thursday, Feb. 17 at the First Presbyterian Chapel in Kalamazoo. Donna M. Belles HASTINGS - Mrs. Donna M. Belles, 65, of J02 W. Green St., died Wednesday, March 2, at Pennock Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home. St Rose Renew Program set tonight Building on the scene - ‘’Our Response to the Lords Calf - Rev. O’Meara will speak on ‘Gods Overwhelming Goodness and Love", tonight (March 3). On Tuesday, March 8. Rev. Fr. Fitzgerald has been invited to share on the theme "Decision". Both programs begin at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Rose Church basement hall. Coffee will be served and the community u invited to at­ tend. Michigan Farmer editor to speak here Richard H. Lehnert, editor of the 75,000circulation "Michigan Farmer" magazine, is the scheduled speaker for the 38th annual meeting of the Barry Soil and Water Con­ servation District. March 10. The meeting will be held at the Middle Villa Inn. Registration starts at 6:30 p.m., dinner and 7:00 p.m and the regular meeting at 8:00 p.m. “This is the time of year is a good time for the formation of issues realted to con­ servation. Certainly one of the high points this year would be the payment in time program." says Lehnart. “Many, many acres of corn and wheat which normally would have been planted will not be planted this year. This opens up a lot of land...as an obligation, you have to protect it someway - there’s a need for soil con­ serving measures on that land." Maurice F. White HICKORY CORNERS - Maurice F. White, 79, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 1983 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, where he had been a patient for the past week. He was born August 22,1903 in Gladstone, the son of Linus and Louise (Schuler) White. He married Virginia Snyder Feb. 22, 1935. He was employed at a home for juveniles in Toledo, Iowa from 1946 to 1964, returned to Michigan in 1964 and had lived in Hickory Comers since 1966. He was employed as a custodian at the Gull Lake Schools from 1966 until he retired in 1968. He was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church, Delton, member and worthy patron of Prudence-Nobles Chapter No. 366 O.E.S., member and officer of Barry County Association of Eastern Stars and Hickory Comers Masonic Lodge No. 345 F&AM. Mr. White is survived by his wife, Virginia; a sister, Mrs. David (Irene) Kee of Venice, Fla.; one brother, Clifford White of Gladstone; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 1 at 2 p.m from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Rev. Elmer Faust of­ ficiated, assisted by the Prudence-Nobles Chapter No. 366 O.E.S. Interment was in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund or a charity of one’s choice. Envelopes are available at the Williams Funeral Home. Adah Sigler__________ HASTINGS - Adah Sigler, 81, died Tuesday, March 1, 1983 at Docsa Home for the Aged in Three Rivers. She was boro in Carlton Township July 1, 1901, the daughter of Charles and Regina (Frey) Aspinall. She attended Carlton Center School and spent most of her life in the Hastings area. For many years, she owned and operated a nursing home at her residence. Ill health forced her retirement in 1976. There are no immediate suvivors. Graveside services were held Thursday, March 3 at 2 p.m. from Fuller Cemetery. Mr. Ellsworth Shilling officiated. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. Robert J. Hewitt----------BATTLE CREEK - Robert J. Hewitt, 69, died Wednesday, March 2, 1983, at his home after a lingering illness. He was bora July 17, 1913 in Walcott, Ind., the son of Samuel and Ida (Davidson) Hewitt. He had lived at Country Acres for the past eleven years. He married Lucille Higgins January 14, 1967 in Kalamazoo. Mr. Hewitt owned and operated his own semi- tractor rig for many years. He retired in 1970. He was a member of Teamsters Local 142 in Gary, Ind., Hickory Corners Masonic Lodge No. 345, F4AM PrudenceNobles Chrpter No. 366 O.E.S., Barry County Association of Eastern Stars, and the White Shrine of Jeruselem of Battle Creek. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Rochelle) Groff of Chesterton, Ind.; one son, Roger Hewitt of Portage, Ind.; one step- daughter, Mrs. William (Mary Ellen) Hutchins of Battle Creek; three grandchildren, three step- grandchildren; one step- great grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Wayne (Jennie) Smith of Jamestown, N.C. and Mrs. Sarah McKinney of Fowler, Ind.; two brothers, Dave Hewitt of Fowler, Ind. and Richard Hewitt of Otterbin, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews. Serviceswill be held Saturday, March 5, at 11 a.m. from the Williams Funeral Home with Prudence- Nobles Chapter No. 366 O.E.S. officiating. Graveside services under the direction of Hickory Comers Masonic Lodge No. 345 F&AM will be at Hickory Comers Cemetery. What’s happening? If you see news in the making, call the BANNER, and let us know ... 948-8051 �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, March 3. 1983 — Page 5 The days and times oflrving Charlton Irving Charlton — boy & man by Keith Mead Irving came back to Barry County in 1920 and purchased Robert Martin’s 160-acre farm adjoining his father, Frank Chariton's, 120 acres on the east. Later, John Youngs built Charlton’s stone workshop and the living quarters above. Irving intended to work and experiment with farm machinery and did so, to some degree. There also was a house by the shop. Floyd Nesbitt lived with Frank and Mrs. Charlton for many years, coming there as a young boy and later marrying Jessie Smith, Charley Smith's daughter, who lived across the raid from Frank. They lived in the tenant bouse, west of the stone house. In the flu epidemic of 1918, Jessie (Smith) Nesbitt became ill and she and a sister, Florence (Smith) Sinclair (Al), died the same day, certainly a tragedy for the Smiths and Floyd Nesbitt For these facts I am indebted to another Smith sister, Mrs. Eva Mae (Smith) Turnis, who later became a country school teacher and taught the Wellman school in the 1930s. Frank Charlton died in 1928 and Eva Mae Smith stayed with Mrs. Rose Charlton for a time. She later married August Turnis and lived across from the stone house until 1941. After Irving came back to Barry County in the early 1920s, he took over the operation of the farm and Floyd Nesbitt, who had lived there and worked it, moved off and bought a farm on M-79 near Nashville. Irving often said he wished he had of kept Floyd there as he was a hard worker and a good farmer. In 1927, Irving worked on the control of the European Corn Borer for the U.S. Dept, of Agriculture for about two months. In those days, the borer-infested corn would go down, or “lodge” as they called it. In later years, corn was developed with a sturdier stalk and was more borer resistant. Irving did not care to plow land or milk cows, but was only interested in the mechanical or technical phases of farming. He did not like to work alone, but always had one or more boys or men to do the farming, while he and the Bolter boys or others would work in his shop. Among those who worked for him was the Cairns' brothers, Clarence and Charley, a pair of Demond brothers, and other local boys or men. In the early 1930s, using hired help and two Fordson tractors, he cleared the brush and trees from and dug ditches on the marsh at the park. Then plowing it up and working it down by a disk, he got the muck ready to plant cabbage and onions. Charlton and the Bolter boys built a cabbage setting machine and planted several acres of cabbage and some onions. He would store the cabbage until mid-winter and then truck it around the state and sell it. As Merle Varney, who was always with him, said, he was always looking for relics and artifacts in their travels. During the Chicago World's Fair in 1933, Irving and the Bolter boys attended, driving there by car and staying several days. Prior to Verdan Eldred coming on the farms to work them both, Clifton Becker lived in the house by the stone shop in or about 1933 and worked the farm. He always said Irving Charlton was the most honest man he ever worked for. When Cliff left the farm, Merle Varney and a man named Bill Slocum worked on the farm for a year. Verdan Eldred then came and was there till March of 1937. The last year the marsh was worked and planted to cabbage was in 1938 and I lived in the bouse by the stone shop and raised the cabbage. In all those Depression years, there were few jobs to be had, usually only working on a farm by the month or at $1 a day. In threshing time for a few weeks one could get $1.50-12.00 a day for pitching bundles. I worked a good many days for 75 cents or $1.00. As I earlier wrote, Irving always had one or several around doing something. Some of the Moore boys and, of course, Merle Varney, along with Howard Naylor, a neigh­ bor boy, and many others around in those days. "Ping" Taylor, who had also been a teacher and whom Irving had known in his teaching career, was there and lived with Irving for quite some time, however, I saw him only once and did not know him as he left prior to 1936. In those years I am sure, knowing Irving's temperament and having heard of his father's and mother’s, that his ideas and theirs did not always mesh. Finally, Mrs. Charlton let her farm fields out to be worked by Mr. William Gillespie and others and finally renters come on the farm and operated it on a share basis as I did in 19461950 and lived in the white tenant house. I worked for Verdan Eldred on the farm in January-March in 1937 and that is when I first became aware of what irving was doing about collecting relics. I was up there to the stone house as he then lived there, Mrs. Chariton having passed away in 1935. He had some guns on his table he had just gotten and showed them to me. After seeing my in­ terest, he opened a door to the southwest room of the house and showed me it to be nearly full of all sorts of guns, tools, utensils and other things — all very old. He then showed me the northwest room, nearly full of Indian artifacts, all in boxes and crates. I later helped to build shelves in those rooms to display the artifacts in 1938. That was when I first began to learn about Irving Charlton's ideas and continued learning from him until June 1963. Verdan Eldred moved off the farm March 1,1937 and moved to a farm near Assyria. Archie Martin, the baseball pitcher, and his wife, Millie, moved on the farm and operated it until 1940, then my uncle and aunt, Marlin and Matie Main, operated it until 1941. Clarence Matthews and Vem Bumford came in 1941 and ran both farms. I was there in 1941, across the road on the August Turnis farm. That is the year of World War II and Pearl Harbor. In that year, I was over to Irving’s quite a lot of the time and helped him erect a silo which had blown down north of Vermontville. I also helped him on some windmills in those later years. As I wrote earlier, Irving did not care to plow or milk cows and did not do so as a boy. Picking stone in that area was an endless job and always had to be done every time a field was to be planted. As a kid, Irving would look for interesting stones and study them by the hour or study the annular rings on a tree stump or the home of an animal. To those hard-working farmers, he seemed an odd sort, but he was curious and busy thinking. In the years 1945-1963, Irving was busy developing his Pleasant Shores development on the north side of Thornapple Lake on Cogswell Rd. He purchased it from Mr. Orin Kingsley in September of 1945 while I was overseas. When I was discharged from the U.S. Navy, January 4, 1946, I came home and soon had taken over Charlton’s farms to operate on a share bsis. When Fern (Oaks) Mead, my wife, and 1 agreed to move there, it was with Irving’s stipulation that if he could sell the 280-acre farm, he would, as he said he wanted to get over to the park to be able to manage and care for it more efficiently. We agreed and were there until September of 1950 when he sold it. I could have stayed till March 1,1951, but was glad to let the purchasers move in with certain reservations agreeable to all. In February 1946, I was introduced by Irving to two men who were going to be in partnership with Chariton on tne develop­ ment and sale of lots at Pleasant Shores — they being a Mr. Pollard, who had developed Sundago Park, adjacent to the park, and a Mr. Scheib. Mr. Scheib did not stay very long in that first year in the deal. However. Mr. Pollard had a cottage built on the northeast end of the parcel and used it as a headquarters and office. Not altogether to Irving’s liking, he called it "Pollalou Subdivision’’ — for Pollard and Lou, his wife’s name. 1 believe that arrangement did not last very long either and they changed the name to Pleasant Shores. Charlton bought Mr. Pollard out and went alone. While on the farm, 1946-50. I helped at times to survey and layout lots with Charlton and cut trees and brush. There were those who thought, due to my long association with Irving, that I would inherit property or money from him. I neither expected nor wanted it and knew that was not his philosophy. He told me for years, "All I have goes to Barry County for all to benefit from." He said "It spoils a fellow to give him money, better to teach him to earn it.’’ He was always generous about paying wages, but he wanted a good effort put forth. He also said, "I could and would sell you this farm but it would be a burden to you for years to come, with paying interest and taxes on it." After selling it, he said, "You can build all the cottages for me you want to on Pleasant Shores", and I did build two for him. I now see how wise it was not to buy the farm. My family and I enjoyed our years there and it has been home to me for a good many years. Soon after it was sold, the sugar maples were cut down. The sugar shanty, no longer needed, is also gone with only a trace of the wall left, and only the trails made by the horses and sap sled are left in the woods. A few years ago, I was through there hunting and looked it over. All that is left are a thousand fond memories. I could still picture it all in my mind after 32 years. I could still see Irving reading as he boiled the sap amid the steam; I could still see Jess Hinkley driving my faithful team of mares which he loved and was an expert at driving and caring for. I then turned to look to where the barn had stood and could see it as it had stood so many years. I knew and loved every timber in it. Others looking would see nothing, but I am very glad that I still can. The stone house still stands as a monument to John Young’s fine work (the mason who built it) and to the effort put in it to make a home by the Charlton family. To those who thought of Irving Charlton as an odd man, driving an old car, I can only feel pity that they knew very little about him and then only on the outside. And every day of my life I realize more and more just how much he meant to me. stone house on Irving Chorlton's form still stonds, a monument to John Young's (the mason who constructed it) fine work ond to the Chorlton family. Irving purchased the 160-ocre form adjoining his father. Frank Charlton's 120 acres, when he come bock to Barry County in 1920. Public Notice LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES The Barry County Board of Commissioners is implement­ ing procedures for the selection of educational represent­ atives to serve on the Private Industry Council (PIC) as mandated in Section 102 of the Jobs Training Partnership Act of 1982. The representatives chosen will be appointed in Fiscal Year 1983 and will also serve in Fiscal Year 1984. The function of the PIC will be to provide guidance and exercise oversight with respect to activities conducted under the Jobs Training Plan to serve economically dis­ advantaged residents of Barry County, in partnership with the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The Board is seeking written nominations for member­ ships from all local educational agencies, both public and private. Qualifications for nomination include: 1) representative of local educational agency(s), vocational education institutions, institutions of higher education (or general organizations of such institutions), private schools, proprietary schools, (or general organizations of such schools) in Barry County: 2) demonstrated inter­ est and/or experience in providing training and employ­ ment to economically disadvantaged individuals; and 3) commitment to actively participate and attend scheduled meetings. Nominations, specifying the name, agency and qualifica­ tions, are to be forwarded in writing to Paul Kiel, Chair­ man, Barry County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 414, Hastings, Ml 49058. Written nominations must be received by March 11, 1983. PAUL KIEL, Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners Public Notice COMMUNITY-BASED ORG., EDC’S, REHAB., VETERANS, PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES Irving would look for interesting stones ond study them by hour or study the annular rings on o tree stump. He began collecting all sorts of guns ond by the late 1930s hod several, a(ong with ,M|S utcmi|s. ond other things—oil very old. Delton buses pass inspection Delton’s school bus fleet passed a recent safety inspection, receiving 100 pecent clearance from the state police. That report was given by Superintendent Bill Baker to the Delton Board of Education at their meeting on Monday. The district has 25 vehicles on the road. Baker gave credit to both the bus drivers and the mechanics for the favorable rating. “We’re proud of them," he added. “They’re very conscientious. It’s a joint effort by the drivers, who report any problems, and of course by the mechanics who fix the buses.” Baker gave the two groups extra credit, explaining that the fleet was an "old one”, the last bus purchases occuring three years ago. The state police made the inspection in mid-February. The school board also heard an update on the "gifted and talented" program from Caroline Nycum, assistant elementary principal and program chairman, and Ann Lauderdale, program consultant with the Barry Intermediate School District. The two women told board members “what the program has recently done" and “what the upcoming plans are’’. The gifted and talented program is run with the help of teachers at all three age levels — elementary, middle school and high school — and involves around 300 Delton area students. "They're doing a super job," Baker said of the consultants and teachers. "We re very happy with the program.” The aim of the four-year-old activity, according to Barker, is to encourage un­ derachievers, to encourage students with talent in one area to expand on it, as well as to provide learning opportunities to highachievers. "It’s not just for the top two percent of the student body," Baker pointed out. Some current projects include: the at­ tendance of several high school students at an upcoming technology conference in Battle Creek, the publication later this month of a “literature and poetry" magazine by middle school students, a science and art fair by middle schoolers, and a similar fair by elementary students. Past activites, said Baker, have included high schoolers taking computer training at Radio Shack. "The program is in addition to the student’s regular instruction,” Baker ex­ plained. "Some of the activities are part of a class and some involve taking the student out of the classroom." The program is funded by a $15,000 grant from the state. The money covers extra salaries, transportation costs, materials, and supplies. In other business, the board appointed a subcommittee to study three submitted insurance bids. All three are for multi-peril and automobile coverage. Submitting the bids were: Buckland Agency of Delton, Hamilton and Deo Agency of Battle Creek, and John Keyser Agency of Kalamazoo. The board also appointed Don Weaver to the county allocation committee and Penny Hogan to the budget hearing committee for the intermediate district. The Barry County Board of Commissioners is implement­ ing procedures for the selection of representatives to serve on the Private Industry Council (PIC) as mandated in Section 102 of the Jobs Training Partnership Act of 1982. The representatives chosen will be appointed in Fiscal Year 1983 and wili also serve in Fiscal Year 1984. The function of the PIC will be to provide guidance and exercise oversight with respect to activities conducted under the Jobs Training Plan to serve economically dis­ advantaged residents of Barry County, in partnership with the Bai ry County Board of Commissioners. The Board is seeking written recommendations for mem­ bership among community based organizations, econ­ omic development agencies, rehabilitation agencies, veterans groups and public employment agencies. Qual­ ifications for recommendations include: 1) representative of one of the above mention agencies; 2) demonstrated interest and experience in providing services to the econ­ omically disadvantaged population; and 3) a commitment to actively participate and attend scheduled meetings. Recommendations, specifying the name, agency and qualifications, are to be forwarded in writing to Paul Kiel, Chairman, Barry County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 414, Hastings, Ml 49058. Written nominations must be received by March 11,1983. PAUL KIEL, Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. March 3, 1983 — Page 6 Barry County Board of Cvmmissioners LEGAL NOTICES COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS FEBRUARY 2B, 1M3 Common Council met in regular ses*ion in the City Council Cham­ bers, City Hall. Hasting*. Mich­ igan on Monday. February 28. 1983 al 7:30 p.m. Mayor Howe presiding. 1. Present at roll coll were Coun­ cil Members: Bennett. Cook. Cusack. Fuhr. Gray. Jasperse. Spackman and Vaughan. 2. Moved by Cook, supported by Bennett that the minutes of the February 14. 1983 meeting be approved as read and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. Yeas: All Absent: hone. Carried. 3. Invoices rood: Northern Equip­ ment Co............................. $3,885.91 Moved by Bennett, supported by Cusack that -the above in­ voice be allowed as read: Yeos: Vaughan. Spackman, Jas­ perse. Gray. Fuhr. Cusack. Cook and Bennett. Absent: None. Carried. 4. Moved by Cook, supported by Gray to apptove the letter from the YMCA, their request to use Bob King Park and Tyden Pork for their soccer program this Spring under the supervision of ihe Director of Public Service*. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 5. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Spackman that the letter from the Michigan Department of Treasury be received and filed, and a reply made by the City Clerk on what changes were made to implement the recom­ mendations of the auditors. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 6. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ ted by Cook that the minutes of the Locol Compensation Com­ mission meeting February 1983 recommending a freeze for elected officials for 1983 B 84 be received and filed and that the Council go along with the recom­ mendation. Yeas: Bennett. Cook, Cusack. Fuhr. Gray. Jasperse. Spockman and Vaughan. Absent: None. Carried. _ 7. Chuck Leonard: of Charter Tele-Communications gave a brief update on their progress in the townships. 8. Councilman Jasperse stated that thero was a problem with animals on the property where rezoning was withdrawn on February 14.1983 and his recom­ mendation was to have City As­ sessor. Michael Payne proceed with the steps to enforce the ordinance. 9. Cusack presented four bids for the water and sewer rate study from Capital Consultants Inc. for $4,750.00; Jones * Henry lor $4,600.00: Olson, Meyers. May for $1,500.00 and Williams t Works $1,200.00 to $ 1.800.00 per hourly rote. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray that the recommendation of the Water & Sewer Committee was to retain Williams A Works for the Water t Sewer rate study on an hourly basis. Yeas: Vaughan, Spackman. Jas­ perse, ' Gray, Fuhr, Cusack, Cook and Bennett. Absent: None. Carried. (VETOED BY MAYOR HOWE 3/1/83) 10. Mary Spackman reported that the Finance Committee felt the City should implement the Rental Housing Ordinance with the funds already set aside in designated surplus. Bennetl sug­ gested wo get the registration started so we would have a record ol what was now rental units. 11. Moved by Cook, supported by Fuhr that we accept the bld of Harold Hawkins of $575.00 on the Fire Chiefs car put out for bids. Other bids wore $435.00 and $555.00. ”eas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 12. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Read and approved: Kenneth J. Howe. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (3-3) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE FILE NO. 18.730 Estate of HALBERT M. LOOMIS Deceased. TAKE NOTICE: Jo Ann Gatling has been appointed Personal Representative of Holbert M. Loomis who died January 20. 1983, who lived at 1603 Hurt Road. P.O. Box 523. Cloverdole. Michigan, and whose Social Security Number was 366-071711. The Will of the Deceased dated July 25. 1971 was admitted to Probate. Creditors ore notifed that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, personally or by moil, to both the personal representative and to the court on or before Moy 4. 1983. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned to persons appearing of record entitled thereto. Dated February 24. 1983 JoAnn Gatling, Personal Rep­ resentative. 65 Golden Avenue. Bottle Creek. Michigan 49015. VANDERVOORT, COOKE. MCFEE. CHRIST. CARPENTER 8 FISHER By: Samuel D. Carpenter (P11642) 312 American Bank Building, Battle Creek. Michigan 49017 (616) 965-1291. ST/kTE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION FOB CL ABH FILE NO. 18,728 Estate of Donald C. Graham, Deceased. TAKE NOTICE: Credit©, s of Donold C. Graham, Deceased, who died February 23. 1981, residing last at '031 South Wall Lake Drive. Delton. Michigan, whose social security number was 37730-6609. are notified that all claims against the decedent's estate are barred against the estate. the' Independent personal representative, and the heirs and the devisees of the decedent, unless within four (4) months after the date of pub­ lication ol this notice or four (4) months after the claim becomes due, whichever is later, the claim Is presented to the follow­ ing independent personal rep­ resentative at the following address: Mary Graham. Inde­ pendent Personal Represent­ ative, c/o Phillip E. Harter. 424 Riverside Drive, Battle Creek. Michigan 49015. Dated: February 24. 1983 Ph'lllp E. Harter for Mary Graham, Independent Personal Representative Prepared by: Phillip E. Harter (P24309) HOLMES. HARTER. MUMFORD. SCHUBEL, NOR­ LANDER & MACFARLANE. 424 Riverside Drive. Battle Creek. Michigan 49015 Telephone: (616)968-6146. 3-3 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage mode the 15th day of Sept­ ember 1978, by Craig E. Gay and Rosa S. Gay. husband and wife; as mortgagors, to the United States of America, as mortgagee, and recorded on September 15, 1978. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Liber 238 of mortgages on pages 196-199; on which mort­ gage there Is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this Notice Twenty One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty One and 08/100 Dollars ($21,951.08) principal and One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Two and 24/100 Dollars ($1,252.24) intc est; no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of solo contained in said mort­ gage having become operative by reason of such default: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Hastings, Michigan WELL #4 SEPAMTM INSTALLATION 1M3 Sealed bid for the Well #4 Separator Installa­ tion, Contract SS-83, will bo received by the City of Hastings. Michigan at City Hall, 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058, until 2:00 o'clock P.M. (E.S.T.) on March 10, 1983 and then at said location publicly opened and read. The Contract Documents may be examined at the following locations: Office of the Director of Public Services, 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058; L. M. Miller & Associates, 2500 Packard Road, Suite #106, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104; and may be obtained at the latter office upon deposit of Ten Dollars ($10.00), check only, payable to L. M. Miller & Associates. If copies of the Contract Documents are to be mailed, a handling-postage charge of Five Dollars ($5.00) would be added to the above deposit amount. The deposit is not refundable. A bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total bid shall be required. If an intended awardee foils to execute and file an agreement, bonds, insurance and all other required items as stipulated in the Documents, the amount of the security submitted w’th his Proposal shall be forfeited as liquidated damages. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals or to award a Contract which in its judgment is in the best interest of the Owner. CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN •jn Mfcteel C. Mtovanteh Director of Mik Services Dated: March 1, 1983 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Property al 11480 South Bed­ ford Rood. Dowling. Michigan WHEREAS, default has been made in the conditions of the mortgage doted March 20. 1980. executed by JACK L. McCARTY and LINDA McCARTY. husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to UNITED STATES LUMBER COM­ PANY. a Michigan Corporation, os Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds lor Barry County. Michigan, on March 2*. 1980. in Liber 244 on page 977. »aid mortgage being that of a purchasers' interest in that cer­ tain second land contract dated April 12. 1977. a memorandum of said second land contract which was recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on January 7, 1982. in Liber 404 on poge 34. said second land con­ tract executed by Thoddeus Stompfler and Geraldine Stampfler, husband and wife, as Vendors, and by Jock I. McCarty and Linda McCarty, husband and wife, as Purchas­ ers, said land contract which js in turn subject to the vendor s interest in that certain first land contract dated April 1. 1976, said vendor's interest which was assigned to Inez I. McCarty by assignment from decedent's estate dated April 29. 1982. recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Liber 405 on page 344. said first land con­ tract which was executed by Horvey F. McCarty, as Vendor, and Thaddeus Stampfler and Geraldine Stampfler, husband and wife, as purchasers. The amount claimed due on the date hereof is the sum of $18,546.04. NOTICE IS THEREFORE. GIVEN that pursuant to statute and the provisions of said mortgage, said mortgoqe will be foreclosed iby sale of the premises des­ cribed therein, at public auction, held at the Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court in the County, on Thursday, March 17. 1983, ot i:00 p.m. The length of the redemption period after sale will be six months. The premises which will be sold ore situated in the Town­ ship of Johnstown. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows: Port of the Northwest one-quar­ ter of Section 9. Town 1 North, Range 8 West, lying West of M37, described as commencing where M-37 intersects the East and West '/« line of said Section 9 for o pioce of beginning, thence Northerly along M-37 950 feet, thence West 1700 feet, thence South 950 feet io the % line, thence East on the *4 line 1700 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning, including riparian rights on Mud Lake. Dated: February 17. 1983 United Slates Lumber Company. Mortgagee 401 Hamblin Avenue Battle Creek. Michigan 49017 Thomas R. Bloising Attorney for Mortgagee 707 Michigan Nat'onal Bonk Bldg. Battle Creek. Ml. 49017 (3-10) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE FILE NO. 18.732 Estate of HAZEL E. WALLDORFF. Deceased. Social Security Num­ ber 371-46-5368. TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: Your interest In the matter may be barred or affected by the fol­ lowing. TAKE NOTICE: On March 17. 1983 of 9:30 o.m.. in ihe probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the pet­ ition of Phillip Wolldorff request­ ing that Phillip Wolldorff be ap­ pointed Personal Representative of the Hazel E. Wolldorff Estate who lived at 2231 Robinwood Drive. Hostings. Michigan and who died February 8. 1983; and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated August 26. 1981 be admitted to probate, and also that the heirs at low of the deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mall, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before May 31, 1983. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. February 25. 1983 PHILLIP WALLDORFF By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Represent­ ative: 2231 Robinwood Drive. Hastings. Ml 49058. Richard J. Hudson (Pl 5220) Siegel. Hudson. Gee, Show & Fisher. 215 S. Church St.. Has­ tings. Michigan 49058 616-9453495 . 3-3 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF CALHOUN PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE FILE NO. 18.711 Estate of PATRICK YATES. Deceased. Social Security Num­ ber 385-10-2804. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be bprred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On March 17 1983 at 9:00 o.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughnn Judge ol Proboto. a hearing will be hold on the petition of Edward Yates requesting that the heirs at law of said decedent be determined. February 23.1983 Edward Yates 1491 Clearlake. Dowling. Michigan 49050 7219748. James M. Sullivan (P21143) 200 Great Lakes Federal Savings & Loan Bldg.. Battle Creek Mich­ igan 49017 965-3216. 3-3 SECOND DAY - FORENOON FEBRUARY 22. 1983 The regular meeting of the Barty County Bocrd of Commissioners was colled to order Tuesday. February 22. 1983. 9.30 o.m. by Chairman Paul Kiel.Roll call token, six (6) members present. Colemon. Gordon. Hammond. Hoore. Kiel. McKelvey. one(1) absent. London. Moved by Hoare. support by Hammond to ex­ cuse Commissioner London from today's meeting. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond to ap­ prove the February 8. 1983 minutes as mailed. Motion carried. Moved by Hammond, support by Coleman to accept the Agenda os amended. Motion carried. Moved by Hammond, support by McKelvey to adopt Ihe following resolution: Motion carried. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Future Farmers of America with vocational agriculture education is a strong force for America's agriculture: and WHEREAS, members of the FFA ore ploying on out­ standing role in assuring the future progress and prosperity of our nation: and WHEREAS, the FFA motto — "Learning Io do. doing to learn; earning to live, living *o serve" — gives a direction of purpose to these future leaders for tomorrow s agriculture; and WHEREAS, the FFA perfoims the valuable service of developing leadership, encouraging cooperation, promoting good citizenship, teaching modern agri­ culture information, and inspiring patriotism among its members. THEREFORE, the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers do hereby designate the week of February 1926. 1983 as FFA WEEK. Paul Kiel Barry County Board ol Commissioners Various correspondence was read to the Board by Chairman Kiel. Robert Nido appeared before the Board repre­ senting the department heads and elected officials and explained the groups' functions. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to re­ quest that the department heads / elected officials group continue looking into a County wide computer system, and work with the township supervisors and Finance Committee. Motion car­ ried. Rob Cole. Total Compensation Services. Ltd., appeared before the Board with a brief update of the self-insured workers' compensation program. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare that the report be received and placed on file and the portion showing approximate savings be printed in the Board minutes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging must use a formula to distribute fed­ eral and stote funds to area agencies on aging for the provision of services to needy seniors in local communities; and WHEREAS, the Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging has appointed a task force to recom­ mend changes in the formula and the use of 1980 census data: and WHEREAS, the task force recommendations propose a precentage distribution factor of 4.89 for Region III; and WHEREAS, the elderly population of Barry. Branch. Calhoun. Kalamazoo and St. Joseph Counties con­ stitutes 5.47% of Michigan's older population; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that th* Barry County Board of Commissioners request the Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging to consider an alternative fund allocation plan to include: A. A percentage distribution for the following factors: 60+......................................................................................50.0 75+........................................ ............................................ 19.0 60+ Poverty....................... ............................................ 17.5 60+ Minority..................... ........................................... 6.0 60+ Rural............................ .......................................... 7.5 B. A "base", rather than c> “floor", for both services (10%) and administration ($50,000). C. A definition of rural which includes any county with 100 or fewer persons per square mile. Foul Kiel, Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners Sarah B. Renstrom. Director of Southcentral Michigan Commission On Aging, appeared before the Board with the following resolution: SELF-FUNDING VS. INSURED January!. 1982 through December 31. 1982 Insured Manual Premium........................... $102,112.00 Total Costs with Self-Funding.................... .44,792.98 Approximate first year savings.................... 57.319.02 Moved by Coleman, support by Hammond to adopt the resolution. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare to pay the local match to Southcentral Michigan Commission On Aging. $2,243.00, from Miscellaneous budget, when appropriate Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoore to remove the Solid Waste Management Plan from ihe table. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoore to adopt the Solid Waste Management Pion, the final plan being amended to stote Castleton. Maple Grove and Nashville Recycle Station (pg. 3. 11. 15. 40, 50 and 51). Roll call vote, six (6) yeas, Coleman. Gordon. Hammond. Hoare. Kiel. McKelvey, one(1) excused. Landon. Motion carried. The Health Board will be requested to report on any enforcement action on Solid Waste ot the next regular Board meeting. Jan Hartough, Cooperative Extension Director, appeared before the Board and introduced the Cooperative Extension Agents for Barry County; being Jock Gergen. Kathy Wolfers, and David Merck. Each Agent 'hen gave a brief description of their various responsibilities. k ruinations were opened for o member to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Hammond nominated Jim Gordon. Moved by Hammond, support by Hoare to appoint Jim Gordon to the Planning Commission. Motion carried. Nominations were opened for one at large member to the Allocation Board. Commissioner Hammond nominated Wolter Soya. Moved by Hammond, support by McKelvey to appoint Walter Soya to the Allocation Board. Motion carried. Various committee reports were given by Com­ mittee Chairmen. Moved by Hoore. support by Gordon that the two pictures of former supervisors and Commis­ sioners. from Mr*. Wenger, be framed and placed on the wall in the Board ol Commissioners Room, costs to come from Miscellaneous budget. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to auth­ orize the Choir to have a letter developed in support of sanitarian's licensing, as appropriate. Motion carried. Sheriff Wood and Corporal Michael Lcsick appeared before the Board with a grant application from the Stole Highway Deportment. Office of Highway Safety, for o one yeor special drunk driving enforcement program. The grant would be in the amount of $51,923.00. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond that the Sheriff bo authorized to apply for the grant and tho Choir be authorized to sign. Roll coll vote, six (6) yeas. Coleman. Gordon. Hammond. Hoare. Kiel. McKelvey, one(l) excused. Landon. Motion carried. Commissioner Hommond reported that the Central Services Committee hod studied tho request from William C. Johnson. Deputy Sheriff, to contract with tho County for paper service. The recommendation of the Central Services Committee was to deny the request ot this time. Moved by Hammond, support by McKelvey to deny tho request from William C. Johnson. Moved by Hoare, support by Gordon to table the motion for 30 day*. Motion to table carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond that the rezoning request from Circle Pines Homestead Cooperative, from AR to R-3 be denied. Roll coll vote, six (6) yeas. Colemon. Gordon. Hommond. Hoare. Kiel. McKelvey, one (1) excused. Landon. Motion carried. The recommendation from the Planning Commission was that the rezoning request be denied. Moved by Hammond, support by Gordon to ac­ cept the Abstract Office quarterly report. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond that the Central Services Committee and Finance Committee meet with the Animal Control Officer in reference to a solution for vehicle problems. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to approve the Criminal Claims, in the amount of $7,619.99. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. 1 Borry County Sheriff................ 69.02 69.02 2 Hostings Office Supplies.......... 615.37 615.37 3 Winder Police Equipment......... 268 40 268.40 4 National Poke Supply.............. 83.80 83.80 5 Cinder Pharmacy....................... 102.82 102.82 6 Reef Industries. Inc................ 70 43 70.43 7 National Rifle Assoc.................. 2S.00 25.00 8 Barry Cleaners.......................... 454.65 454.65 9 Allegan County Sheriff............ 40.55 40.55 10 Hastings Motor Ports.............. 30.54 30.54 11 Copper Oil Company................ 96.25 96.25 12 Coddlac Overall Sv,-ply............ 8.00 8.00 13 Central Garage......................... 30.00 30.00 14 Hastings Wrecker Service .... 15.00 15.00 15 Signs Tire Service..................... 96.08 96.08 16 Hill Piston Auto Stores............ 111.52 111.52 17 Todd Automotive, Inc............... 298.82 298.82 18 Dewey's Sales & Service......... 1150.00 1150.00 19 Rapid Motor Ports Serv............ 21.04 21.04 20 Fira Extinguisher Service......... 12.50 12.50 21 Bernie Gun Shop....................... 206.00 206.00 22 Star Mocbine Works................ 50.60 50.60 23 Jackson Community College... 120.00 120.00 24 Williams Gun Sight................... 42.98 42.98 25 Goodyear Service Stores......... 95.00 95.00 26 Felpousch..................................... 98.46 98.46 2’ Barry County Jail....................... 52.02 52.02 28 Mercy AAedical Supply.............. 7.75 7.75 29 Economics Laboratory.............. 872.25 872.25 30 Aristochem, Inc......................... 246.36 246.36 31 Franklin Holwordo Company... 843.25 843.25 32 Bosley Pharmacy....................... 387.45 387.45 33 Radiology Associates.............. 32.50 32.50 34 Pennock Hospital..................... 435.50 435.50 35 Daniel R. Gale, D.D.S................. 68.00 68.00 36 Hostings AAedical Group............. 18.00 18.00 37 Robertson Plumbing.................. 37.80 37.80 38 D. J. Electric Service.................. 51.60 51.60 39 Burkey Gloss 4 Radiator........... 62.40 62.40 72.00 40 Hastings Sanitary Service......... 72.00 41 Mich. Stole Industries................ 220.28 220.28 7619.99 7619.99 Moved by Coleman, support by Hammond to approve the step raise for Allan Vander Loon. Prosecutor's Office, from Professional 07 hire rote to Professional 07 six month rate, effective Februory 9, 1963. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Gordon to ap­ prove ihe request from Audrey Burdick. Drain Commissioner, to deputize her secretary. Pamela Gibson. Motion carried. Commissioner Gordon reported thol the Property Committee is currently in the process of obtaining specs for filling in the basement of the Sfomm House. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond to give the Property Committee Power to Act in fill­ ing In the basement ond also having minor repair* done on the parking lot east of the Courts Building. Motion carried. Commissioner Gordon read a request from Clerk Norvol E. Thaler that the Clerks Office be authorized to utilize the vault space vacated by the Friend of the Court to store various Clerk ond Circuit court records. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare that the request from Clerk Thaler be approved. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Colemon to approve the following farmland agreements: Howard J.. Lee H. & DavidC. VandeBunte. Orange­ ville Township; Albert A Helen Altoft (two applica­ tions). Carlton Township. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to file all correspondence. Motion carried. Moved by Gordan, support by Hammond to go into closed session. Io discuss the Title VII law suit. Motion carried, Board in closed session at 11:53 a.m. The regular meeting was reconvened at 12:32 p.m. Moved by Coleman, support by Gordon to recess to March 8, 1983, 9:30 o.m. or the Call of ihe Chair. Motion carried ond meeting adjourned at 12:35 p.m.. February 22. 1983. Paul Kiel. Chairman 3-3 What’s happening? Rhoades. McKee & Boer One Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 NOTICt OF MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of mortgage made by Frank H. Cole and Barbara M. Cole, as his wife and in het own right, mortgagors, to thsFederal Land Bonk ol St. Poul. mortgagee, dated September 27. 1979, recorded on October 9. 1979 in Liber 243. Poge 398 Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire amount of said mort­ gage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest and advances on said mortgage the sum of Two Hundred TwentyThree Thousand Fifteen and 86/100 Dollars (223.015.86). No suit or proceedings ot law hove been instituted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage or ony port thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mode and provided, and to poy such amount with interest. os provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and ex­ penses. including 1he attorney fee allowed by law. said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, on Thurs­ day. March 17, 1983 ot 2:00 p.m.. afternoon local time. The premises covered by said mort­ gage is situated in the County of Barry. Stole of Michigan, and is described as follows, to wit: W'4SE'4, EXCEPT the East 20 rods of the North 24 rods there­ of; The South 70 acres of the SW'4; EXCEPT the South 256 feet of the North 772 feet of the West 210 feet thereof; all in Sec. 26: That port of the N'4, Sec. 35 Iving East and North of a line beginning at Ihe Northwest cor­ ner thereof, thence East 45 rods, thence South 120 rods, thence East 54 rods, thence South Io the section centerline. EXCEPTING therefrom, however, the North 1,340 feet of the East 388 feet thereof, and also EXCEPT therefrom a.parcel of land 12 rods by 12 rods abut­ ting on Strickland Rood, the West line of which is 35 rods East of the North ond South section centerline; Also EXCEPT therefrom the West 653 feet of the East 733 feet of the South 380 feel of the NW'4; Sec. 35; All In TIN, R8W. Subject to existing highways, easements and rights of way of record. The above described premises contain 349 acres, more or less. Mortgagor (Debtor) hereby fur­ ther grants to Mortgagee (Secured Party) a security Interest, as security for the pay­ ment of all Indebtedness of the Mortgagor (Debtor) to Mortgagee (Secured Party) in certain property generally des­ cribed as: all caltl* handling systems. manure handling systems, feed storage and handling systems, milking sys­ tems, milk storing ond handling systems, cleaning systems and water systems, together with replacements, additions and similar equipment hereafter ac­ quired. located on the SW‘4 NE'4, Sec. 35, TIN, R8W, Borry County, Stote of Michigan. This security interest is being given pursuant to the Michigan Uniform Commercial Code to secure the above described items. In case of default, the Mortgagee (Secured Party) shall have all remedies as provided under said code and under the other terms ond conditions of this mortgagee, and may proceed upon ony security liened to It. either concurrently or separately, in ony manner it may elect. This instrument is to be filed In the Real Estate records. Pursuant to public ad 104. public ods of 1971, as amended, ihe redemption period shall be twelve montns from the date of the foreclosure sale, as deter­ mined under Section 3240 of said oct. being MSA 27A.3240(6). Doted: Feb.9.1983 RHOADES. McKEE 8 BOER By David Bloss Business Address: One Waters Building Grand Rapids, Mi. 49503 Telephone: 616-459-4527 3-10 If you see news in the making, call the BANNER, and let us know ... ANNUAL TAX SALE OF PROPERTIES DELINQUENT FOR TAXES IN BARRY COUNTY Lands delinquent for real property taxes of 1980 and prior years are scheduled to be offered for sale by the County Treasurer at the County Building in: Hastings on May 3,1983. The legal description of properties to be offered.for sale will be published on March 10, 1983, March 17, 1983 and March 24, 1983 in the Middleville Sun and Caledonia News. Middleville, Ml. State Treasurer Lansing, Michigan 948-8051 NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on March 24. 1983 ot 10 o'clock in the fore­ noon at the cost door of the Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, that being the place for holding tho Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for solo ond sold to the highest bidder, ot public sale, for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amounts due ond unoaid upon said mortgage, together with the iegal costs and charges of sale provided by law and in raid mortgage, the lands ond premises in said mortgage men­ tioned ond described. as follows, to-wit: That property located in Borry County in the State ol Michion. Lot 39 of Supervisor's Plot of the Village of Prianeville. according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plots on page 74. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan. (described as follows:) Commencing at a point 46 links West and 30 chains 81 links South cf the '4 post on Ihe North boundary of Section 2, Town 1 North. Range 10 West, thence East 3 chains 75 links, thence South 2 rods 16'4 link*, thence West 3 chains 75 link*, thence North 2 rod* 16'4 links to the ploce of beginning, containing 25 1/100 of on acre, and being approximately tho North 7» of Lot number 39 of the Supervisor's Plot of the Village ol Prairieville, os recorded in the Office ol tho Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. Prairieville Township. The redemption period will be six months from the foreclosure sale. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of ihe bid at the foreclosure sole plus 8'4% interest and ony unpaid encumbrances on the property from date of sale. Dated Feb­ ruary 10. 1983. Edward A. Hoffman, Regional Attorney. United States Deportment ot Agriculture. Room 2920, 230 South Dearborn Street, Chicago. Illinois 60604, Attorney for Mortgagee. For additional information please contact UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through Farmers Home Administration. Room 209, 1405 South Harrison Road. East Lansing. Michigan 48823. Mortgagee. 3-3 STATE OF MICHIGAN THE DISTRICT COURT 56-1 JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER FILE NO. CC824-0947 HASTINGS AIRPORT COMMISSION. PLAINTIFF VS. DAVID E. STITES. ERNEST NEAL AKA ART NEAL. 1-1947 Stinson. 106-FAA. Reg. N187C. DEFENDANTS At a session of said Court held in the 56-1 Judicial District Court. City ol Hastings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, on the day of February. 1983. PRESENT HONORABLE GARY R. HOLAAAN. DISTRICT JUDGE On the 15th day of October. 1982 an action was filed by the Hostings Airport Commission. Plaintiff, against David E. Stites. Ernest Neal aka Art Neal, and One '947 Stinson. 108-FAA. Reg. - N187C. Defendants. in this Court to forclose a common law and/or statutory lein for storage fees. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants, or anvone claiming on interest in said 1947 Stinson Aircraft. lOb-FAA. Reg. - N187C. shall answer or take such other action as may be per­ mitted by low on or before the 25th day of March. 1963. Failure to comply with this Order will result In judgment by default against such Defendants for the relief demanded by said Has­ tings Airport Commission. GoryR. Holman. District Judge OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 220 WEST COURT ST. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 Kathy Senior. District Court Clerk 3-24 Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 Public Hearings HOPE TOWNSHIP ... at Hope Township Hall on M-43. FOR: #1. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance regarding solid waste disposal areas. Hearing... March 24 . 7:30 p.m. #2. Special Exception Use To allow a kennel of the home of Allen Ruthruff, 6385 Rose Rd., Delton. Hearing... March 10 7:30 p.m. SYLVIA FORSTER, S«. Hamms Camahulm • NOTICE • PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS A PUBLIC HEARING concerning the pro­ posed use of federal revenue sharing funds in the amount of $8,493.00 will be held during the regular meeting of the Prairieville Township Board of trustees on MARCH 9,1983 ... at the Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, at 7:30 p.m. Residents attending this public hearing shall have the right to provide written and oral comments and sugges­ tions respecting possible use of entitle­ mentfunds. JANETTE ARNOLD, Clerk Prairieville Township 0-31 • NOTICE • PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Board of Review Meetings Notice is hereby given to all persons liable to assessment for taxes in Prairieville Township that the assessment roll will be subject to in­ spection at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10)15 South Norris Road, in the village of Prairieville, on the following days: • NONDAY, MARCH 14: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon & 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. • TUESDAY, MARCH 15: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. • WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon & 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Multiplier Factor: AG 1.03263 Comm: 1.05230 Ind: 1.0000 Res: 1.0000 Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will correct the assessment of such property as will, in their judgement, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal. ROBERT R. RECK, Supervisor (3-3) �The Hostings Bonner, Thursday, March 3, 198? — Page 7 Woodland News Cub Seoul Pack No. 3109 of Woodland held its annual Blue and Gold Banquet celebration with a dessert party at the Woodland Elementary School cafeteria on Thursday, Feb. 24. A special decorated cake was made and furnished by Jeanne Rodriguez of Lake Odessa. Ice cream was served with the cake. Gordie Arnie, Jay Lawson, Chad Farlee, Joey Warick and Jamie Gonyou were presented with the artist pins they had earned during their work in the Webelo den of the pack. This made the required three pins for Jay Lawson, Gordie Arnie and Chad Farlee, who also had com­ pleted the other requirements to receive their Webelo pins; so those pins were also presented at the banquet. The new Tiger Cub den members were invited to attend the banquet. Tiger Cubs must be seven years old and must have a parent who will participate. Tiger Cubs of the Woodland Pack are Kenneth Kellogg, Doug Raffler, Bobby Kelley, Gabe Stutz, and Joshua Sensiba. Bobby Lawson, Kevin Klopfenstein, and Kevin Neely put on the flag ceremony. Ron Chffee, Ben Vroman, Chris Houck and Craig Rush of Den 2 did a skit and the boys of the Webelo den did a “banana” skit. On March 17, the pack will hold its next meeting for the Pinewood Derby. This meeting will be held in the Lakewood High School cafeteria. Because of a recent incident involving a health problem caused by undiagnosed high blood pressure, Zion Lutheran Church will have a blood pressure screening clinic at each coffee fellowship. Cc'fee fellowships are held on the second and fourth Sundays of each month following Sunday morning worship. Last Sunday, Darlene Niethamer checked the blood pressure of around 20 people. Some were counseled to see their personal physicians. Kirk Forman will celebrate his 23rd bir­ thday on March 7. Woodland Elementary School’s new Parent-Teacher Organization had a program on drugs in schools given by David Wood, Barry County Sheriff, at their February meeting. The next meeting of the organization will be Thursday, March 10 at 1:30 p.m. at the school. The group is planning to hold a book fair March 21 to 25 in the school library. Last Saturday night the group known as the “Camp Kids" at Kilpatrick Church held a spaghetti dinner to earn funds to go to Camp Living Water at Luther, Mich, this summer. The dinner was in the basement of the church. They served around one hundred people. The kids who worked on the dinner were Mike Marsteller, Michelle Marsteller, Nancy Carter, Beth Speas, Yvonne MacKinsie and Tracy Newstifter. They were a hard-working bunch who served guests promptly when they arrived and cleaned up quickly when guests had finished their meal. This same “Camp Kids" group is organizing a Talent Show to be held on April 16 at 7 p.m. at Kilpatrick Church. It will be a variety show type program with judges and prizes for the best performances. Wayne Offley is still in Pennock Hospital with a knee infection. He now has his knee in a cast so that he can get around a little. He expects to be in the hospital a few more weeks. A dinner will be held at Woodland Elementary School for the Woodland Senior Citizens on Thursday, March 10. Anyone over 60 who wishes to attend may call Mrs. Galen Kilmer for reservations. The dinner will be served at 11:45 in the school gymnasium. Woodland Lions hosted their wives at a dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at the Woodland Lions Den. A beautiful meal of curried chicken breasts was served by Bonnie McLeod. Each lady present was given a small heart-shaped box of candy made by Marti Lind of Marti’s Magic in Clarksville. Following the dinner, a program of colored slides was presented by Mr. and Mrs. Don Eckman. The Eckman’s daughter and son­ in law are teachers involved with the In­ ternational Schools organization. They have taught in Guatemala, El Salvador and Jakarta, Indonesia. The Eckmans had slides of several trips they have made to visit their daughter in these places. The slides also included side trips to such places as Hong Kong. It was a very enjoyable evening to all who attended. Reverend James Hulett of Lakewood Methodist Church baptized three Woodland babies on Sunday, Feb. 27. Brandon and Blake, twin sons of Rodney and Sue Pepper, were baptized as well as Sarah Stowell, in­ fant daughter of Jim and Kathy Stowell Following the church service, the families enjoyed a dinner in the church fellowship hall. Those present from the family of Sarah Stowell included grandparents, Russell and Margaret Stowell, and Dr. Jack Tromp and his wife, Helen. Sarah’s uncles, Tim and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock ana Michele spent the weekend at Fairborn, Ohio with their daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Noil Watters. Mr. and Mrs. Don Eckman have returned from their vacation trip in Florida where they visited Mr. and Mrs. Harold Funk, former residents of Lake Odessa now at Plant City. They also spent a day at the Busch Gardens at Tampa and Epcot Center, part of Disney World, at Orlando. Don is a rural mail carrier out of Lake Odessa. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Smiley, former Lake Odessa residents and both graduates of the Lake Odessa school system, are residing in Long Beach, Miss., where Roger was stationed while in service. Mrs. Smiley is the former Margene Daniels, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oren Daniels or rural Lake Odessa. She and the three children resided here awhile during his service career. The family will continue to make their home at Long Beach as Margene is taking classes for a nursing career and Roger has his bachelor's degree and is taking special courses in mechanics. Their oldest son, Mark, is with the Air Force in New Hamp­ shire, while another son, Scott, will graduate from high school this year, and daughter Lori is in the eighth grade. The store on Jordan Lake Avenue, which was built last summer and completed, is now owned by Lyle and Phil Johnson and will be known as the "Johnson Food Basket”, the same name as their store in Lowell. The owners hope to be open for business by the first week in April, according to Lyle and Phil. The Lake Odessa Planning Commission held election of officers. They are: Curt Johnson, president; Ann Mancho, vice president; andBobHuyck, secretary. Others at the meeting were George Fetterman, Virginia Yonkers and Melvin McCloud, who are associated with the commission. The group discussed the possibility of the Lake Odessa Historical Society being interested in securing the old C&O depot for a historical site. Other business was discussed before the meeting closed. The regular meeting date is the first Monday of the month at the Page Memorial Building. The next meeting of the Women’s Fellowship of the Congregational Church is Wednesday, March 9 at 8 p.m. at the church with Laurel Garlinger as program chair­ man. Reine Peacock attended her greatgranddaughter, Amy Lynn Glasgow’s, baptism Sunday at St. Rose Church in Hastings. Others attending were Mr. and Mrs. Duane Glasgow; Jim, Joe, and Mariann and Patty Makley of Hastings; John Glasgow of Western Michigan College and Robert Glasgow of Woodland; Mr. and Mrs. Contact: J-Ad Graphics Publishers of The Hastings Banner The Hayings Reminder 1st MORTGAGE MONEY AVAILABLE! Maple Valley News (and o<K*r arao publication*) Give us a call at... (616) 945-9554 In Hastings Fixed Rote and Terms, know what your payments will be! Pay-off land contracts; improvements; major purchases; consolidation of debts,- or any worthwhile purpose. WE SPECIALIZE IN FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS American Fletcher Financial Services CALL MR. TOM WATSON AT ... 945-3424 Terry Tromp of Lake Odessa, and aunt. Nancy Tromp Booi with her son. Michael from Pennsylvania, were present. Dareli and Barbara Stowell Slater and sons, and Roger and Nancy Stowell and sons com­ pleted the Stowell family who were at the dinner. Roger and Nancy Stowell are also the aunt and uncle of the Pepper babies. The other Pepper relatives who were at the family­ dinner included grandparents of the twins, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Offley and Mr. and Mrs Roger Pepper. Tim and Mary Beth Dickinson. Bob Offley and Carla Jackson Eileen Burroughs and Mrs. Robson who are both great-grandmothers of the twins. Crystal Howard, Denny Pepper and Melinda Strimback, and Mr. and Mrs Leo Pepper. C. f' 1n..tf.....It „ ...k. ■ Sr., from Clarksville, who are also greatgrandparents of the twins. Lake Odessa News For the Best Prices...on Quality Offset Printing... home 3 Hastings students win essay contest by Catherine Lucas Robert Johnson and Heather and Eric of Marshall; Mrs. Mary Quiley, with great­ grandmother Fern Mullen and great - great grandfather Charley Mullen of Detroit. Sisters Margaret, Magdalena and Dominic Marie of Wright; and Sisters William Mary and Sheila of Grand Rapids. A lunch followed at the home of Amy’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Glasgow. The graduation date for the Lakewood seniors has been changed and moved ahead to Tuesday, May 24, at 8 p.m. in the gym­ nasium. The result of giving up their senior trip and senior privilege days was the reason for the earlier date. The actual number of days of instruction for the year remains about the samr Kelly Price has agreed to handle the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital “Bike-athon” in Lake Odessa, according to word from the Central Regional office of St Jude’s. Many children have been treated for leukemia, Hodgkins disease, sickle cell anemia, and other child-crippling diseases. It is hoped the local area will respond and support this project as several from the local area have been patients there. Mrs. Reine Peacock spent the weekend at Wright, near Collins, with her sister, Sisger Magdalena and friends. Sister Dominic Marie and Sister Margaret Others guests were Sister Carmella of Mt. Pleasant Sister William Mary and Sister Sheila of Grand Rapids. They celebrated Sister Magdalena's birthday Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Barbour are an­ nouncing the birth of a daughter, Nichole Louise, born Jan. 20 at the Sheridan Com­ munity Hospital. March 19 is the date set for the wedding of Matthew Buche and Lana M. Tarrow, following the engagement announcement. Both are graduates of the 1977 class of Lakewood High School and the bride-elect is a senior student at Michigan State Univer­ sity, while Matt is employed by the Blue Ribbon Feed Company at Lowell. Th? Lake Odessa Fire Department, along with other departments, were called to a house fire at the comer of Tupper Lake Road and M-66. The house was extensively damaged. However, the family escaped without injury. The Missions Board of the Congregational Church is having a rummage sale next month. The funds raised will be donated to the New Horizons Youth Ministry. A noon luncheon is also scheduled. Three eighth grade students from Hastings Junior High School have been named local winners in the 14th annual "America and Me" essay contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance Group. Jim James' essay on why he’s important to America's future captured first place in local competition. He is the son of Larry and Sandy James. Anna Loftus, daughter of Steve and Kay Loftus, placed second in the contest. Doris Huey, daughter of Fred and Margaret Huey, took third. All three received award certificates for their achievement. As the school's first place winner. Jim’s name will also be engraved on a plaque for permanent display in the school. Jim’s essay now advances to the state level of competition, from which the top 10 essays in Michigan will be selected. The top statewide winners will be deter­ mined by a team of "finalist” judges that will include Michigan political leaders and other dignitaries. The top 10 statewide winners, who will be announced in March, will receive plaques and U.S. savings bonds ranging in value from $200 to $1,000, totaling $4,000 in prizes for the top 10 essayists. In addition, the state's top 10 winners will be honored at a banquet in LanJng and a meeting with Michigan s top governmental leaders. Several thousand eighth grade students from nearly t»?o Michigan schools par­ ticipated in the 1S82-83 "America & Me" essay contest, which was conducted with the help of Farm Bureau Insurance agents across the state. The topic of the 1982-83 contest was "Why I Am important to America’s Future." Started in 1968 and open to all Michigan eighth grade students, the contest en­ courages youngsters to explore their roles in America’s future. As sponsor of the contest, Farm Bureau Insurance Group has earned 11 national awards from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. The following text is the winning local essay: By Jim C. James “Why am I important to America’s future? I am important because I am the upcoming generation, I have opinions, and I represent my country. Locol winners of the "America and Me" essay contest are Jim James (standing left) who receives a first-ploce certificate from Larry Melendy, social studies teacher and staff promoter of the contest. Seated are Doris Huey (left), third-ploce winner,- and Anna Loftus who took second place. I am a member of a new generation. I have my life to live yet and many contributions to make. I will decide the future of our country, America. I will help contribute to further generations. I have opinions. My opinions and many other opinions decide the future of our country. I vote for the best man or woman for which positions I feel is best for our country. Every person is given the right to vote and show his opinions. The upcoming generations should respect and realize that there are other countries that do not get to expose their opinions. I am important to my country by keeping Library ‘most important'service School survey shows Note: This is part of a series of weekly articles about the responses of M3 persons in the Barry Intermediate School District (Delton and Hastings school district residents) to a variety of questions about public education. The local citizens were selected at random and interviewed last October in a telephone survey called Project Outreach, sponsored by the State Board of Education and funded by the State Legislature. Project Outreach surveys have been conducted in a number of intermediate school districts in the state. The survey’s purpose is aimed at improving the public's confidence in education. All the opinions gathered will be used to help state officials strengthen public education and to make plans for the decade, according to Project Director Ned S. Hubbell who prepared the written report from which this article is derived). Citizens surveyed in the Hastings and Delton-Kellogg School Districts ranked school library and librarian services as the most important school program or service of seven services suggested in the survey. More than eight out of every 10 persons (82 percent) polled said the school library and librarian services are "very important" The Project Outreach survey questionaire asked respondents to rate the importance of several kinds of programs to assist local boards of education in obtaining public opinion on the importance of them. Project Director Ned S. Hubbell noted that throughout the state, local boards of education have had to make various cost­ saving reductions in school programs. The next two most important services named as very important to the local survey respondents are senior high and junior high counseling. Victorian ladies wanted fair complexions Ladies of the Victorian era took every precaution to keep their complexions fair, untouched by the sun. Old records show that Dolly Madison, wife of President Madison, wore a linen mask to keep the sun’s rays from damaging her complexion. She also wore sunbonnets and long gloves that covered her hands and arms, as did other ladies of the time. Into the middle 1800s, milady had numerous beauty aids, tools, and ac­ cessories. It was fashionable to have a wellstocked dresser or vanity. Many of the early vanities were homemade, resembling a small, four-legged table with a skirt? A large mirror was placed on the wall over the vanity. Thanks to those profusely stocked vanities, collectors ‘oday have a wide variety of small silver antiques to collect. There were cut glass viniagrettes (smelling salts bottles) with sterling tops, a hand mirror along with a comb and brush, each with silver or silver plated handles. In large dresser sets, there were combs of different sizes — even a "nit" comb (to rid the hair of head-lice and their eggs), hair brushes, hat brushes, bonnet brushes, clothes brushes, a brush for velvet, a shoe horn, glove and button hooks, picture frames and sometimes a small matching clock. Hair crimpers and even a silver gas FAST Repair Service • Engraving • Watch Repair HODGES JEWELRY Your Full Service Repair Center 122 W. State St. Hastings As late as 1750, dress was still plain in most of the colonies, although there was a trend toward more lace on clothing. Jewelry had been frowned upon, but mourning rings were now acceptable and would eventually lead to brighter ornamentation. Men wore wigs more often than women and also practiced powdering their hair, as did the ladies. Powdering the hair was not only a con­ cession to vanity, but a good source of safety from head-lice infestation. As there was no source of hot running water and only strong cakes of lye soap to bathe or shampoo with, it was difficult to keep the body free of odor and parasites. Strong pomades and vanillas were used lavishly by both men and women to mask body odors. During these early times and through the Victorian period, ladies wore beautiful dark velvets, satin and silk lacy gowns with many crinoline petticoats Gentlemen wore heavy knee-breeches and shirts with lacy or­ namentation. This wearing apparel was much loo dainty and fancy to be scrubbed on a washboard. An outfit would be worn time after time until soil and body odor literally ravaged the garment and had to be discarded for new. This is why dark shades of clothing was in vogue — to hide soil as long as possible. GILMORE JEWELERS Pays the Highest Prices for.. ,X, Ph. 945 2963 GOLD and SILVER Turn the environment the way it should be kept. By throwing away litter, not hunting or trapping over the limit, not vandalizing other people’s property, and most of all respecting nature. I represent a position in America’s everyday life style. The jobs I do, as a per­ son, and as the future. Someday I may even be called to represent it in war. I am proud to be an American citizen. I represent my country in many ways. I uphold our environmental laws ami use my opinions wise I am part of a rising generation l am important to the future of America, the land of the free." your old je welry info Ph. 945-9572 CASH! 102Ha.tlng» St burner to heat them adorned the vanity. At that time, there wasn’t much variety in make-up. What she lacked in make-up, the Victorian lady more than made up for in fancy containers. She had a button box or jar, cut glass or opal glass jewelry boxes beautifully decorated with enamelling and hinged lidded tops, boxes for gloves, han­ dkerchiefs, pins, pomade jars, and even one for Vaseline. Most perfumes and lotions were made at home and recipes were handed down from mother to daughter. Once the potions were made, a container was necessary. For these, milady acquired cut glass bottles and jars with silver tops. Fine jewelry stores ad­ vertised "salve jars" in assorted sizes. Powder puffs were another item essential to grooming. Since there were no bathrooms at that time, personal grooming needs were ke pt on the vanity — but out of sight — in beautiful sterling silver containers. In 1903, one large wholesale jewelry store offered a choice of cut glass toothbrush and tooth powder “jars” with sterling lids for 55 cents each. A heavily cut glass jar was $1.45. Collectors today pay hundreds of dollars in the acquisition of one of those beauties. Regardless of the many varied items already on the vanity, the "well-groomed" lady of the very early 1900s could always find room for a manicure set. If she could not afford the sterling silver-handled ones, she could buy silver-plate or mother-of-pearl, these sets were usually in a fitted case, although mother-of-pearl examples have been found in leather and imitation leather roll-up type fitted cases. The sets included a nail file, tweezers, cuticle scissors, one or two nail buffers, a cuticle knife, and a knife for milady's coms. All of these pieces, as well as those in the toilette seis, could be purchased separately., and often were. More affluent ladies took personal pride in buying each set complete. The majoirty of respondents (54 percent), particularly those citizens with secondary school students in the household, termed a six-period instructional day as "very im­ portant.” "Only of some importance, in the opinion of citizens, are interscholastic sports, in­ tramural sports, and school extra-curricular activities,” Hubbell said. "Traditionally, public school districts have provided almost all services and programs at no cost," he noted. But, “because of in­ flation and the effects of the current economy, many school districts are having difficulty offering the same services.’’ In the local survey, and in others around the stale, participants were asked their opinions regarding the possible charging of fees for some school services in an effort to reduce school costs. In Hastings and Delton, nearly two-thirds (63 percent) of those polled favored charging fees for driver education offered in the schools, Hubbell said. He noted that in the December, 1961 survey of a cross-section of citizens in the state, 70 percent of those polled favored having students pay the cost of driver education in the schools. "In addition, a slim majority of (Delton and Hastings) respondents (52 percent' favored charging students a participation fee for participating in extra-curricular activices." Persons surveyed were nearly evenly divided in opinion on whether schools should charge a participation fee for students who participate in interscholastic sports. "While 46 percent favored that, including a slim majority (52 percent) of those citizens with public school students in their home, another 49 percent are opposed," he said. Citizens in the survey were over­ whelmingly opposed — by a margin of three to one — to charging parents a fee for students who are bused to and from school. (Next week’s topics will include citizens’ opinions on consolidating their school district with a neighboring district and reactions to their thoughts about the possibility of a county-wide millage to finance services of handicapped students). Barry-Eaton Health Dept Calendar Hastings Office - Barry County: 110 West Center Street. Monday, March 7 ■ Immunization Clinic, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 - Medicaid Screening, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ; Family Planning, 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m Wednesday. March 9-W.I.C., 8:30a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; V.D. Clinic, 10 a.m. -12 noon and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday. March 10-W.I.C., 8:30a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 11 - W.I.C., 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ; Family Planning, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. �Th* Hastings Banner, Thursday, March 3, 1983 — Page 8 Nashville council adopts lower budget for 1983 March comes... in like a lamb — Approved five additional holiday closures for village hall. These will not be holidays for village employees but will bring the Nashville office schedule in line with holidays observed by all other governmental units in the county, in conjunction with state and federal observances. The new days approved for office closure are Martin Luther King Day; Presidents’ Day; Columbus Day; Veterans' Day; and General Election Day. — Tabled for study and recommendation by the council’s policy committee a proposal from the Police Dept, committee for an improved sick-pay plan for all full-time village employees and supervisors. The new schedule would raise the annual sick time allotment from the present five days per year to ten days which can be accumulated up to 90 days. One facet of the proposal which drew fire from some council members Thursday would provide that after 10 years service, an employee upon separation from the village, would be paid at one-half rate for unused sick time accumulated during his tenure of employment. — Transferred $25,000 from the sewer fund to the general fund for temporary operational expenses, with the amount to be repaid out of delinquent property taxes expected to be received in mid-June. — Approved expanded hours, for food service only, at Sparky’s Lounge at 107 N. Main Street. The hours approved for break­ fast trade were from 2:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 2:30 a.m. until noon on Sunday. At the conclusion of Thursday’s meeting, the council observed a moment of silence in memory of trustee George Hermenitt and entered into the official minutes their ex­ pression of deepest sympathy io the family. Thornapple school board meets Monday, March 7 Barry County end the rest of lower Michigan has been basking In balmy spring-like weather during the past few days. With temperatures reaching Into the hlgh-5Os, the traces of winter have all but disappeared. No where Is that more clear than around the many kikes and rivers in the county. With March coming In like a lamb we may still have some "lion-like" weather ahead, but we all know that those lazy, worm­ weather days are just around the corner. Conservation officer Brunt Willison snapped the shots of ’Mother Nature* shedding her Icey overcoat and donning a spring mantle. Staff reporter Steve Horton, meanwhile, spotted Mike Hudson and friends fishing for suckers at Chorlton Park. The Thornapple Board of Education meets Monday, March 7, in Middleville. The board's tenative agenda includes: action on a bid for the high school roof, a report of collecting summer taxes, an ad­ ministrative evalutation, a system evaluation, an amendment on tuition charges, and several “first readings” on proposed policy changes. In addition, there will be reports given by the superintendent and the four building principals. Other agenda items include: setting supervisors’ salaries and an executive session to discuss negotiations with teachers and non-instructional employees. Medical Care Facility announce activities for March Hastings school bands to perform concert March 10 The Hastings Area Schools Instrumental Music Department will present its annual winter concert on Thursday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. All four groups will be performing. The sixth grade band will present its first concert. The seventh grade band will per­ form, ‘•Rudimental Rumpus" and “When Johnny Comes Marching Home." The eighth by Susan Hinckley A village budget of $483,564 for the 1983 fiscal year was approved Thursday by the Nashville council. In addition to that amount, $18,457 in 1963 federal revenue sharing funds was allocated by the council. The 1983 budget is $31,744 lower than last year's village budget of $515,308 because of anticipated cuts in funding from the stale. Local officials were told not to plan on receiving income from intangible tax and single business tax revenues. Revenue from state income taxes is also expected to drop. In the new spending plan, $205,375 was earmarked for the general fund, with $86,148 of that amount designated for general government expenditures. Operation of Nashville’s police department is expected to cost $65,011 for the fiscal year which ends in February 1984, and it is an­ ticipated that $40,000 will be spent on locally administered streets in that period. Sewer fund expenditures for the year were set at $150,738 and water fund expenses at $63,860. Trunkline expenditures for major streets under Act 51 are expected to run $43,112, and Act 51 local streets expenses, $20,479. Maintenance of the municipal water tower on West Casgrove Street, which officials say needs interior recoating, will take the biggest share of 1963 federal revenue sharing monies. The council allocated $8,500 for the water tower project Other appropriations of the total $18,457 Nashville received in federal funds include $2,500 operational monies for Putnam Public Library; $1,500 to buy two portable radios for the Nashville Police Dept; $3,000 to install a new roof on the village garage on Cleveland Street; and $2,967 for a village tree-trimming project. In other business Thursday, the council: grade band will play “American Folk Rhapsody No. 1“ and a march entitled "Kiefer’s Special.’' The high school will perform “First Suite in E-flat" by Holst, “Great Gate of Kiev” by Moussorgsky, "Raiders of the Lost Ark” and the beautiful flute solo “Concertino by Chaminade.” The public is cordially invited. There is no admission charge. Public Notice PRIVATE-FOR-PROFIT SECTOR The Barty County Board of Commissioners is implement­ ing procedures for the selection of representatives to serve on the Private Industry Council (PIC) as mandated in Section 102 of the Jobs Training Partnership Act of 1982. The representatives chosen will be appointed in Fiscal Year 1983 and will also serve in Fiscal Year 1984. The function of the PIC will be to provide guidance and exercise oversight with respect to activities conducted under the Jobs Training Plan to serve economically dis­ advantage residents of Barry County, in partnership with the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The Board is seeking written nominations for member­ ship from the private-for-profit sector of the business community. We request that any private sector business or general purpose business organization submit written nominations of individuals with the following qualifica­ tions: 1) chief executives, owners of business concerns, chief-operating officers of non-governmental employers, or other private-for-profit sector executives who have substantial management or policy responsibility; 2) representative of the industrial and demographic com­ position of the business community, including small business (fewer than 500 employees) and minority owned/female-owned businesses; and 3) commitment to actively participate and attend scheduled meetings. Nominations, specifying the name, agency and qualif­ ications, are to be forwarded in writing to Paul Kiel, Chairman, Barry County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 414, Hastings, Ml 49058. Written nominations must be received by March 11, 1983. PAUL KIEL, Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, March 1 - Movies and popcorn, Don Williams, 7 p.m. Wednesday. March 2 - Noon lunch music, Bea Cutler, 12 noon; hymn sing, Herb Roberts, 7 p.m. Thursday. March 3 - Music, Don Reid, I p.m.; Bible class, Lyle Karrar, 4 p.m. Friday, March 4 - Resident Council, 9:30 Maple sugaring weekend events set at nature center One of Michigan’s most unique spring agricultural activities - Maple Sugaring will be featured at the Kalamazoo Nature Center’s annual Maple Sugaring Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13. Activities begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday and continue until 5 p.m. each day. Maple Sugaring equipment will be in use throi^hout the weekend - visitors will be able to watch the entire sugaring process, from tapping the trees to boiling the sap. Sugaring begins with the tapping of the tree to get at the sap. According to Mark vjnness, Nature Center Education Coor­ dinator and organizer of the event, "Good sap flow is affected by weather, and with this year’s warm temperatures in January and February, there has already been some sap moving up the trees. However, the main sap flow is still likely to occur in mid- March. We had similar weather conditions in 1976 and again last year. The best sap flow occurs when night temperatures are just below freezing and day temperatures around 40 degrees.” Along the Fern Vai ey Trail, everyone can learn to identify Sugar Maple trees, see various tapping methods, learn about sap collection, and end at the Sugar House, where the sap is boiled to make pure maple syrup. Nature Center staff will conduct guided tours of the Fern Valley Trail, beginning on the hour starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday and con­ tinuing throughout the day. There will be continuous staff- conducted demonstrations at the Sugar Shack. Visitors may also enjoy a self- guided walk along the Fern Valley Trail. There will be several activities in the In­ terpretive Center. At 11 a.m. and noon on Saturday and 1, 2, 3, and 4 on Saturday and Sunday a color slide program, "The Maple Moon," will be presented. Learn about Woodland Indians, the original "inventors” of maple sugaring, their sugar camps and sugar- making methods. At 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., brief demonstrations. “How to Go Sugaring at Home,” will be given in th Orientation Room for those who would like to try making maple syrup at home on a small scale. A printed flyer about home syrup­ making is available. In the Exhibit Hall, everyone can try carving a spile to take home. Early pioneers and some Indians made spiles from elder­ berry and sumac branches, because the soft pith could be pushed out to form a tube. A special maple sugaring activity area will be in the Exhibit Hall, with special par­ ticipatory games, puzzles, and displays about sugaring, where visitors can test their knowledge. One of the most popular places during Maple Sugaring Weekend is the Maple Cafe. Part of the Interpretive Center becomes a cafe, serving a variety of delicious maple desserts, including maple- walnut pie, maple upside- down cake with fresh cream, biscuits and hot maple syrup, and maple sundaes. This is an annual volunteer fund- raising effort - desserts are homemade asnd prices reasonable, maple syrup and maple candy will also be sold in the Beech Leaf Shop. Visitors may also walk the nature trails, explore the Ecology Lab, enjoy the Growing Place, and tour the DeLano Homestead. The Kalamazoo Nature Center is located 5 miles north of Kalamazoo at 7000 N. Westnedge Avenue, and may be reached directly from downtown Kalamazoo or via U.S. 131 North to D Avenue, then east 3'4 miles to Westnedge, then 1 mile south. A nomini gate admission fee is charged. There are no ad­ ditional fees to participate in Maple Sugaring demonstrations and activities. Annual “Scout Fest” planned, ticket sales in progress Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of the West Michigan Shores Council, Boy Scout of America launch into their annual “Scout Fest’’ ticket sales throughout western Michigan on Saturday, March 12. A panorama of booth displays, exhibits, and action skills, the “Scout Fest” showcases scouting and provides audiences the opportunity to participate along with Scouts in numerous activities. Held at eight locations including the Grand Center in Grand Rapids and the Ottawa County Fair Gounds in Holland, April 23; the Lowell Showboat, Hastings Fair Grounds, Duncan Woods in Grand Haven, ad Muskegon Community College, April 30; and the Allegan Coimty Fair Grounds the Ludington Junior High, May 7, proceeds from the "Scout Fest” are directed towards the Council's Summer Camping programs. Family tickets, containing a participating Pizza Hut coupon, are $3 and admit an entire family to any of the eight “Scout Fests". Scouts, who can earn official Boy Scout eq’.iipment based on their personal sales, will continue selling “Scout Fest” tickets through their individual "Scout Fest” Show. Tuesday, March 8 - Chinese New Year luncneon, dietary, 12 noon; sing-along. Rev. Steve Reid, 1.30 p.m. Every Weekday Morning - Discussions, devotions, exercises, 9 a.m. Patients’ Coffee Break - 10 a.m. Every Weekday Morning and Afternoon Crafts. a.m. Saturday, March 5 - Reading time, Margaret DeMond, 10 a.m. Sunday, March «- Church, Rev. Kinsey, 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 7 - Table games, 1:30 p.m. - fnu ywr :------------ “The Best Place to Learn” Hastings Schools Preparing for the 1983-84 school year Message from the superintendent...Robert Miller Normally this is the time of year the counselors would be meeting with students in grades 8 through 11, either individually or in small groups, to decidewhat classes are appropriate for individual students for the next school year. The process of making class selections and educational decisions requires the cooperation and com­ munication between students, teachers and parents. The school's goal is to provide classes that will meet the needs of individual students in terms of their abilities, aptitudes and future goals. This process at the high school is called scheduling. This year scheduling will be done without the assistance of counselors at the junior high and high school. The pirmary responsibility for scheduling this year falls on the building principal with assistance from teachers and involvement of parents. The process of scheduling can be very complicated and time consuming. At this point in time, wiin many school study commiVees working and preparing recommendations to the board of education, many questions concerning present and future educational programs have not been answered. With the knowledge that some changes may be necessary based on future board decisions, scheduling for 1963-84 must be based on our current curriculum. Also, because of the amount of time that is involved and circumstances this year, the following procedure will be used at the high school. Mr. VanderVeen, high school prin­ cipal, will begin meeting with groups of students during the week of March 14. Students will be taken out of eighth, ninth and tenth grade English classes for a scheduling preparation period. Students in eleventh grade will be divided into two groups alphabetically. Mr. VanderVeen will explain the scheduling procedure for this year and review graduation requirements, program prerequisites and answer student questions. Students will select five classes from the subjects offered on the schedule sheets and designate a sixth class if they so desire. Students would be permitted to carry six classes if the high school is on a normal six hour day and there is class space available. Eighth graders who will be going to high school next year will be recom­ mended into the appropriate English and math classes by the teachers they have in those subjects this year. English, social studies- heaiJi and physical education are required. The remaining classes would be elective depending on the students' choice with parent approval. All eighth graders will be given information regarding requirements that will be taken home for parents input before final scheduling occurs. The dates for scheduling students have been set prior tc the spring parent­ teacher conferences which will take place March 23, 24 and 25. If parents have any questions concerning the scheduling process or classes, they will have the opportunity to discuss them with teachers or phncipals during conferences. All student schedules require parent signitures and must be returned to school by March 28. After all students have returned their class requests, the totals will be compiled and a master schedule developed. The final process of scheduling, which is done by computer, will be completed when final decisions regarding next year’s program at the high school are made. The school en­ courages parents to be involved and urges them to be aware of the dates listed for scheduling. Without coun­ selors, any questions should be directed to the principal or individual subject matter teahcers. �The Hostings Banner, Thursday, March 3, 1983 — Page 9 Hastings knocks off Delton, 72-69 by Steve Vedrter Steve Connor (22) tries to get o shot off over Steve Tuin of Delton. The Saxons rallied from a 13-point margin to top the Panthers 72-69. (Banner photo) A crushing knockout punch is often a critical factor to a boxer’s success. Unfortunately for Delton’s basketball team it failed in its efforts to deliver the knockout blew to visiting Hastings, and eventually lost to the Saxons 72-69 in a thriller on Tuesday night. The Panthers led by as many as 13 points in the second quarter only to see Hastings elude the knockout blow and rally for their tenth win in 19 games and seventh in last 10. It was Delton’s seventh straight loss and the Panthers are now 7-13 for the year. Hastings coach Dennis O'Mara said even though his team did find itself 13 points down, the players never thought themselves out of the game. "We have been playing with more con­ fidence lately,” said O'Mara. “The kids know we have the ability to bounce back now.” On’the othe side of the coin, Delton coach Bob Prentice said a couple of ill-timed tur­ novers let Hastings creep back into the game. "We made one or two mistakes in the fourth quarter and that turned the tide,” said Prentice. “But Hastings stuck with it and played tenaciously, especially in the second half. They deserve a lot of credit.” The game started out like so many others for Hastings...like the Mark Brown show. With Brown scoring six of the Saxons first nine points, Hastings grabbed a quick 9-8 lead But a slam-dunk three-point play by Delton's Dave Barry gave Deltona 13-11 lead at the 2:26 mark of the first quarter. Delton led 19-15 at the end of the period. The Panthers slowly increased that lead to 37-24 at the 1:10 mark of the second period. It would be the biggest lead they would enjoy the whole evening. It was at that point that Brown decided to take matters into his own hands. He hit a three-point play and another field goal to slice the lead to 37-29 with 28 seconds to go in the half. Steve Conner hit a basket for Hastings and Delton’s Barry added a free throw in the waning seconds to give Delton a 38-31 lead at intermission. O’Mara said poor shooting was his team’s biggest problem in the first half. Hastings hit only 13 of 38 (34 per cent) of its field goal attempts "We shot very poor," said O’Mara. The poor shooting, however, didn't last long. With Brown canning 12 points, Hastings knocked the lead down to 53-51 at the end of three quarters. Bruce Hartman scored off an offensive rebound for Hastings at the 5:50 mark of the fourth quarter to finally knot the game at 57. Less than 30 seconds later Hartman scored again on an offensive rebound and Hastings led for keeps, 59-57. Jay Henry hit a free throw for Delton, but Hartman and Brown scored baskets to give Hastings some breathing space at 63-58. Delton cut the lead to 65-63 with just over two minutes left. But three more baskets by Brown and one by Hartman were sand­ wiched around one by Delton's Gary Chantrenne and the Saxons jumped out to a commanding 71-65 lead with 1.20 left Rick Hui diebrink cut the lead to 71-67 with a basket, but Delton could get no closer. Bruce Martin added a free throw for Hastings and Chantrenne hit a basket in the final seconds for the final 72-69 margin. Brown finished the game with 43 points hitting IS of 28 field goal and five straight from the free throw line. But according to Prentice, it was Hart­ man’s 18 points and 11 rebounds that sunk his club. "Hartman's 18 points I thought were more destructive than Mark’s 43 points,” said Prentice. "We knew Brown would get his points. "I thought we played very good in the first half, adequate in the third quarter, and then poor in the fourth period," continued Prentice. “We did some things that we shouldn't have." The stat sheets show Hastings hitting 32 of 71 (45 per cent) from the field as compered to 26 of 58 (45 per cent) for Delton. “I thought we were more patient of offense in the second half,” said O’Mara. The Panthers hit 17 of 26 from the line, and the Saxons threw in 8 of 15. Barry's 30 points led Delton. Chantrenne added 12 and Steve Tuin 11. Dalton’s Dave Barry (33) is pressed by Hastings’ Bruce Hartman (44) and Drew Howitt (50) os he tries to take a shot. Barry finished with 30 points, but Delton lost 72-69. (Bonner photo) ‘March Madness’ starts next Monday night The annual basketball extravaganza known as ‘March Madness' is set to descend on Michigan starting next Monday night. Statewide, some 700-pius teams in four classes will be entering the shootout in hopes of claiming one of the four titles in the Michigan High School Athletic Association basketball tournament. Locally, all five Barry County teams have drawn their assignments in three district tournaments. Three of those teams — Hastings, Delton and Lakewood — will be playing in the Lakewood district starting March 8. All games in that tournament are slated for 7:00 p.m. However, the Pirates are not a fast team We're going to have to play a good game to tn the opening game of that district on and their best shooter is currently hobbled win." March 8, Wayland (7-12 record going into with an ankle spraia Senior forward Todd Marsman and junior Tuesday's games) will take on the host A Maple Valley win sends the Lions into forward Mike Wilson are key Scot players. Vikings (7-12). the tournament’s championship game on The championship game of the Lakewood The winner of that contest will play Delton March 11 at 7:00 p.m. district is slated for March 12. (6-12) on March 10. Middleville (16-3) will [Jay its district at Maple Valley (6-13) will travel to Dewitt In the other bracket on March 9, Caledonia South Christian on March 8 against Hopkins for its district. The Lions are scheduled to (13-6) will take on Hastings (9-9). . play .Central Michigan Athletic Conference V (13-5). The game is slated for 7:30 p.m. Hastings coach Dennis O’Mara said ‘ champion Pewamo-Westphalia (16-3) on * x Jf Middleville wins that game then Byron Caledonia is a “much-improved” team from March 8 at 7:00 p.m. Center (8-11) is next in the brackets on the one the Saxons sidetracked in the opening Lion coach Jerry Reese said his team will March 10 at 8:30. game of the season back in early December. have its collective hands full. A win there would put Thornapple Kellogg "Sometimes it takes a while for a team to "They start four seniors and have exin the championship game on March 12 at get squared away,” said O'Mara. "I think cellent height," he said. .2:00. that's what has happened to Caledonia. Sinke, Carroll to wrestle in Saturday's state wrestling meet, 9 others fall at regionals Middleville’s Marty Sinke and Delton's Rusty Carroll will be seeking state wrestling titles this weekend after placing in last Saturday’s regional meets. Sinke and Carroll are the only two of 11 area wrestlers that survived last weekend’s regional tournament. Maple Valley, the third area team to send wrestlers to last Saturday’s regionals, failed to place anyone. Middleville to host Class C state wrestling tourney this weekend Middleville will be the site of the Michigan High School Athletic Association Class C wrestling meet this Friday and Saturday March 4 and 5. Trojan Athletic Director Ray Page said he expects close to 6,000 people for the tour­ nament, which will be divided into four sessions. This is the sixth year Middleville has held a state wrestling meet. A total of 208 wrestlers from 78 teams will be represented at the meet. Action will commence Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. with the tournament's second session slated for Friday night at 7:00 p.m. The first Saturday session will be at 11:00 a.m. with the finals scheduled for about 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening. Admission for the tournament is $2.00 for the first three sessions and $3.00 for the finals. The only local wrestler participating in the meet will be Middleville’s Marty Sinke in the 112-pound weight class. This will be Sinke's fourth trip to the state finals. He currently has a 44-0 record this season. Other top wrestlers that will be present at the state meet include Matt Strickler of Pontiac Catholic Central (61-0 record). Dave Dean (534)) and Rod Severn (51-0) of Mon­ trose and Tim Baizeski (47-0) of Comstock Park. Severn comes from a long line of wrestlers. His five brothers claimed 13 state titles during their wrestling careers. Whitehall, Williamston and New Lothrop qualified nine wrestlers for the meet, while Montrose will have six regional champions present. Lakewood spikers lose to Greenville, end up with 5-1 record for league co-title Greenville's volleyball played the role of spoiler last week as they defeated Lakewood 15-13, 12-15, and 15-4. The loss means Lakewood must share the Tri-River title with Sparta. Both teams finish league play with 5-1 records. With the score tied 13-13 in the first of the three I-akewood-Greenville games. Viking server Karrie Price suffered pulled ligaments and was lost to the team. She was only the first of three key injuries to Lakewood on the night. Lakewood coach Sharon Krauss said the injuries were the key to the loss. "Although the team wanted to play well despite the loss of Karrie, we couldn't,” said Krauss. “I really think the injuries had a lot to do with it.” The Vikings also finished second in the recent Lakewood Invitational. The Vikings beat Greenville, Cedar Springs. Coopersville, Lowell and Fremont 'twice, but lost to Sparta. The double loss to Sparta sent Lakewood into a playoff game with Greenville, which they lost. Sparta eventually beat Greenville to win the tournament. The Lakewood girls are scheduled to play Caledonia at Hastings in the district tour­ nament on Saturday. Free-style wrestling club has started at Clarksville All practices for the Free Style Wrestling Club started Feb. 21. The Clarksville kids will practice at the Clarksville School and will be notified as to the time. Lake Odessa kids will practice at Lakewood High School from 3:30 to 4:30. Sunfield kids will practice at Sunfield School and will be notified as to the time of first practice. Woodland kids will be practicing at Woodland School and will be notified as to time. There is still time to sign up so call Bob Vietch in Lake Odessa 3748490. Sinke will be wrestling at Middleville in the Class C meet. Carroll will be competing in the Class B meet to be held at Ferris State on Saturday. To qualify for the state meet, Sinke took first in the 112-pound weight class, while Carroll took a third in his 167-pound category. Sinke was the only one of six Trojan wrestlers that qualified for the state meet, winke took 11-0 and 5-2 decisions his first two matches and then won via a pin in his final effort. Carroll lost his first match of the day then stormed back with 14-3,4-3 and7-4 wins in his next three matches. The four other Middleville wrestlers — Randy Winchester, Chris Yonkers, Brent Sisler, and Mark Lloyd — all won one match before losing their next two. Middleville coach Tom Lehman said he was disapointed with his team’s showing in the regional. "We lost two matches by 5-4 and in two others were ahead in the third period only to get pinned." he said. "We were capable of doing better. We just didn't make it." Sinke is no stranger to state wrestling meets. He won the state meet as a freshman, finished fourth as a sophomore, and took a second last year as a junior. Lehman said Sinke will be quite capable of winning his second ever state title. "It’s a tough weight class. There will be two other state champions in that class,” said Lehman. "But right know I expect Marty t probably win the meet." Sinke will take an outstanding 44-0 record into the state meet. Delton coach John Dudley said he was happy with Carroll’s efforts in the regional. “He wrestled real well," said Dudley. "Rusty overcame a couple of injuries to place." Todd Havens and Robert Miller of Delton each won one meet before being eliminated. Carroll will take a 32-6-1 record into the finals and Dudley is confident Carroll will place. "I think he’ll do okay,” said Dudley. "He’s wrestling real consistent right now.” Dennis Gardner and Lane Brumm of Maple Valley were eliminated in their first two matches of the day. Gardner was pinned twice while Brumm suffered a major decision and a pin. Maple Valley coach Chris Ricketts said both Gardner and Brumm did not fare too badly at the regionals. “They each came within an eyelash of beating the number one seed in each of the weight classes." he said. Caledonia spikers down Middleville Caledonia’s volleyball team upended Middleville last week 15-2,15-10. Middleville turned around in its next match and lost to Comstock Park 9-15, 15-13 and 13-15. In the Caledonia match, Jane Bryans had four assists and Dawn Van Polen had two kills. Against Comstock Park, Bryans had three assists, and Chris Perry had two kils. Middleville trailed 13-5 in the third game against Comstock Park before rallying to tie the meet at 13-13. "We came back well,” said Midd’eville coach John Greenman, who singled out the back row play and passing of Sherri Eadey and Darcy Wingeier in the streak. Middleville is now 2-17 overall and 1-4 in the O-K Blue. Delton volleyball team finishes 4th The Delton volleyball team finished fourth in the KVA recently. The Panthers beat Kalamazoo Christian and Bangor in their pool thus finishing second, but lost to Paw Paw in the semi­ finals. Coach Vai Dorgan singled out hitters Sally Texter. servers Sherrie Murda and Toni Chavez and the backrow play of Ange Moeller. The team also lost to Gull Lake 15-9, 14-16. and 15-13 in their regular season finale. There Dorgan singled out Murda and Chavez along with Texter. The team opens district play March 5. Dave Barry looks for an open man as Bruce Hartman plays tight defense. Hartman, who did more than play defense scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. (Bonner photo) Area basketball standings / schedule Twin Valley Albion........... Sturgis ........... Hastings .... Coldwater... Marshall ... . Northwest... Hillsdale .. .. Harper Creek Tri-River . 13-0 .11-2 .7-6 .7-6 .6-7 .5-8 .5-8 1-12 10-1 .8-3 .8-4 .6-5 .4-7 .2-9 1-10 O-K Blue Middleville ... Hamilton........ Caledonia .... Kelloggsville.. Hudsonville... Byron Center . Comstock Park Lee................... .............. 11-0 ................ 9-2 ................ 7-4 ................ 4-7 ................ 2-9 .............. 1-10 UPCOMING GAMES Mirth ♦ SMAA Bronson........ Olivet............. Springfield .. Pennfield.... Maple Volley St. Philip .. .. Bellevue .... Greenville..................... Lowell........................... Coopersville................. Fremont......................... Cedar Springs............... Lakewood..................... Sparta........................... 10-3 10-3 .9-4 .8-5 . 5-8 .4-9 3-10 3-10 Coldwater at Hastings Maple Valley at Olivet Middleville at Byron Center Lakewood at Fremont Bangor at Delton Week of March 7“ 12 Districts LEADING SCORERS BROWN, Hastings........ . 19-675-35.5 HAZEL, Lakewood........ 18-364-20.2 BARRY. Delton............... 19-344-18.1 MAHON, M.V................ 19-316-16.6 HAMILTON, M.V........... 19-281-14.8 B. MILLER, Middleville . 19-276-14.5 CORP, Lakewood........ 19-240-12.6 HARTMAN. Hostings . . 19-221-11.6 SCHIPPER, Middleville . 19-214-11.3 TUIN, Delton.................. 19-218-11.5 �----------------------------Athletic Profile The Hastings Banner. Thursday. March 3. 1983 — Page 10 A sports analysis---------------- Writer sees only one local district winner by Steve Vedder Ah. spot -swrilers. What wisdom they can often portray m their little weekly 14 inch column Their jobs are often called < usually by their jealous colleaguesi the "candy department" of the newsworld. Every once in a while, however, things can gel a little hot, even for sportswriters. Like when they start tossing around predictions, for example. It’s especially tough for a sportswriter to pick the home team to come away losers. It’s like climbing out on a tree limb knowing there are people underneath with a sharp saw and an unforgiving personality. But that is what the writer is payed to do and he does it. Taking that into account, and knowing the district basketball tournaments are coming up. there is one sportswriter who isn't afraid to speak his mind He II risk the consequences Next lime he climbs a tree, however, the sportswriter is going to take a careful look around. Anyway, the following is one man’s opinion of the three districts the five Barry County basketball teams will launch into March 8. Lakewood district Caledonia — The Scots are hot now after beating probable OK Blue co-champion Hamilton last Friday. Caledonia will be crowned district champ, vou heard it here first. Hastings — Sentimental favorite, of course. Unfortunately, the Saxons will lose to Caledonia by two or three points in the district opener. Wayland — Who's ever heard of Wayland winning a district. Not this year anyway. Delton - No doubt the Panthers are better than a 6-13 team. But when are they going to play up to their capabilities? When does baseball season start anyway? Lakewood - If Mike Macia'sz has any hair left on hb head after this season it would be amazing. Eight times the team has blown leads and lost late in the game. When it comes to "winning time." the Vikes leave an "out to lunch sign" in the window . Dewitt district Pewamo-Westphalia — The CMAC's champ and always a contender come March. The Pirates, however, will be brought to justice by Dewitt in the district finals. Maple \ alley — Just not enough firepower to stay with P-W or Dewitt.The Lions will be caged in the first round. Lansing Catholic Central — Talk about March traditions. The sleeper of the district a longshot that might payoff. Bath — Win this district? Are you kidding? Dew itt - Basketball experts say this is the best Dewitt team in a long time. On the regionals. South Christian district Kelloggsville — The only question with them is how they ever won 11 games. First round loser here. South Christian — always a break to play at home in the districts. It’ll get them one extra bailgame. A secor.d round loser. Hopkins — Potentially the tournament underdog. The team did win 13 games, but its problem is that it must play Middleville. Middleville — Look for the Trojans to play Hamilton in the finals. And. no. Hamilton is not going to beat Middleville three limes in one season. On to the regionals. Byron Center — Someone has to fill out the field. Hamilton — Hard to go against a team like the Hawkeyes. Will lose to Middleville in the finals in a game people will talk about for years. Last Friday of regular cage season on tap Delton wrestler Rusty Carroll will be wrestling this weekend in the Class B state tournament at 167pounds. Delton’s Carroll prepares for state wrestling tournament by Steve Vedder Rusty Carrol) had a twofold goal before the 1982-83 wrestling season was set into motion. He wanted to earn his way to the state wrestling meet where he wanted to win at least one match. As things stand now, the Delton senior is halfway to accomplishing his goal. Carroll has qualified for this weekend’s Class B state tournament at Ferris State College, and now all he has totto is win at least one match. And both Carroll and his coach, John Dudley, believe winning at least one match is more than possible. They both, in fact, believe Rusty could place much higher. "I think so,” said the soft-spoken Carroll the other night before the Hastings-Delton basketball game. "Looking at the toughness of our regional, I think if I have a good day I could place at state.” First-year Delton coach John Dudley would agree. "He's very capable of placing," said Dudley. "When you get to the state it’s more of a mental thing. Physically everybody is close to equal. It just depends on how well you prepare mentally." The state meet will cap a big season for Carroll, who has wrestled in both the 185 and 167-pound weight classes. Overall, Rusty has compiled a 32-6-1 record including nine falls. He has won three tournaments, placed third twice, and taken one second. As a junior last season, Carroll had a 19-8 mark. For much of this season Carroll has wrestled at 167, but he does have an 8-1-1 record while wrestling at 185. Carroll said wrestling at IS. and giving away as many as 18 pounds, was tough. "Very tough." he said. "Sometimes it felt like those guys were a lot heavier." Dudley said the shift of Carroll to the higher weight class was done to improve Delton as a learn. “Il was a big sacrifice for Rusty to make for the team." said Dudley. “But I think it helped him develop better quickness, which made him a belter wrestler." Dudley said it is instances like that that make Rusty, also one of Delton's team captains, such a key part of the team. "He sets a very good example for the rest of the team." said Dudley. "Being outside the school system I have to rely heavily on my captains to help organize the practices. "Rusty is a hard-working, hard-nosed wrestler. He keeps coming at you for six minutes." Rusty said the highlight of his season is a series of matches against Mike Mackey of Comstock Park. Carroll edged Mackey, 3-0, in the finals of the Union City tournament, but Mackey came back to beat Rusty 4-1 in the districts. The two met again in last week’s regional with a trip to the state tournament at stake. This time Carroll prevailed with a 4-3 decision. The Delton senior wrestler will be hoping to prevail one more time this weekend. Indoor soccer league looking for expansion in third year of competition Soccer has long been thought of as an outdoor sport, but that cogitation might soon be changing. Dan Gole, president of the Wednesday Hastings indoor league, hopes the league can expand next season. This year the league consisted of four teams with the season lasting from the first week of December through the middle of March. The league, which is co-ed and plays its games in the junior high gymnasium, has different rules as compared to it’s outdoor counterpart. For example, the game consists of three 20 minute periods, and has five players in­ cluding a goalie on the court’ at the same time. The ages of the players range from ninth grade to adult with the league being financed through a $10 player fee. Gole calls soccer "the fastest growing sport in America." He said one of the major reasons for that is because it can be played by either sex, with the physical benefits being comparable to basketball Hastings J Vs split The Hastings jayvee basketball team beat Harper Creek 63-1, but lost to Delton 56-54 in its last two games. Jeff Arnold scored 15 points against the Beavers while Mike Shaw and Rob Olsen chipped in 12. Against Delton, Olsen scored 29 points and hauled down 12 rebounds. Shaw added nine points. James Mead led Delton with 18 points and Wayne Bourdo and Shannon McWilliams scored 10 each. Hastings is now 11-8 overall and 8-5 in the Twin Valley. He said one of the main reasons why indoor soccer hasn't yet taken off is because of lack of promotion. "People think its a lot of running and that they are too far out of shape to do it." he said "But we have people come and find out they can do it." He said the indoor version of soccer mainly stimulates ball-handling skills. Gole said he believes the Hastings Wed­ nesday night league could grow to as many as eight teams next winter...providing people realize the benefits. "People are looking for things to do and this is an outlet." he said. “It helps if you're in good physical shape, but basically it can be just a night out. ’ Hastings spikers qualify for districts with Belding win The Hastings volleyball team qualified for this Saturday ’s district with a 5-15. 15-11 and 15-5 win over Belding on Wednesday night. The Saxons will now play Delton on Saturday morning at 11:30 al Hastings in the first round of the district. "We played real well." said Saxon coach Tom Freridge. "We started slow. We played good but we just couldn't seem to get a break." Lisa Brownell had 12 service points in the match, including 10 straight in the last game Missy Pennock and Jackie Jaynes led the spikers while Beth Poil and Amy Stack contributed seven and six service points Hastings is now 13-13 for the season The last chance for high school basketball teams to tuneup before districts is on tap this Friday. All five area teams have ballgames scheduled in hopes of gaining some momentum for the Michigan High School Athletic Association stale tournament which begins Monday. Two area schools — Hastings and Mid­ dleville — there is more on the line than momentum. For Hastings, the game with Coldwater means finishing third in the Twin Valley, and for the Trojans there is the chance of gaining a share of the O-K Blue basketball cham­ pionship. The Saxons and Cardinals are tied fur second in the Twin Valley with 7-6 records. A victory by either gives them undisputed possession of third place behind powers Albion and Sturgis — a feat which would mean plenty to both teams. Hastings coach Denny O'Mara admits it's physical teams like Coldwater that gives his team the most headaches. Coldwater has beaten Hastings once this season. 87-70, back on January 14. Since then the Saxons have caught fire winning seven of their last 10 games and five of their last six. Hastings would like to avenge that loss, finish third in the league, and gain some momentum going into the districts. “It's a big game for us.” acknowledges O'Mara. "They are probably the most physical team we'll play all year.” Meanwhile, the Trojans are currently tied with Hamilton for the top spot in the O-K Blue League both with 11-3 records. Mid­ dleville (16-3 overall) travels to Comstock Park, while Hamilton entertains cellar­ dwelling Wyoming Lee. Last week the high-flying Hawkeyes, seemingly on their way to the basketball title, were ambushed by Caledonia, thus causing the first place tie. Thornapple Kellogg has won five games in a row and coach Skip Pranger said his team is finally in good physical shape for the districts. "If we can keep playing the way we have been w .'11 be okay,” he said. The other three Barry County teams will all be playing for momentum. In those games Maple Valley (6-13 overall, 4-7 league) is at Olivet, Lakewood <7-12 and 2-9) travels to Fremont, and Bangor is at Delton (6-13, 5-8). Delton coach Bob Prentice, whose team has come away losers seven straight times, is still confident about the Panther's talents. "I told my kids the other night we have to be one of the best 6-13 teams around,” he said. As for Lakewood, the Vikings have lost five of its last seven, and will be looking to snap that string against lowly Fremont. Maple Valley will be coming off a 76-56 win over St. Philip last Friday Study votoed, continued The commission also suggested that salary ranges be established for the clerk and treasurer Salary ranges for the clerk were suggested at a starling salary of S18.500 up to $22,500 The treasurer was set from $12,000 un to$16.000. The commission suggested that the ranges be reviewed every odd year for adjustments to the range "Since the city clerk and city treasurer are currently at the top of the range, we would not recommend any increase for 1983 or 1984," said Richard Fluke, chairman of the compensation commission, in his letter to the mayor The commission also recommended a freeze on all fees for the mayor who receives $2,250 per year; councilpersons, who are paid $850 each per year; and members of the Ixiard of review who receive $50 per day rfOr working an average of 20 days per yeari. The compensation commission meets again in 1985. "and it is anticipated that the economy of Michigan and Hastings will improve to a point w here w e can recommend ajuslments to the above salaries and fees," Fluke said. The council accepted a bid from Harold F Hawkins of Thorn St to purchase the city fire chief's old car for S575 It was the highest oj three bids received Outdoor Report Of naked trees, giants, and red-winged birds bv John Lerg. Department of .Natural Resources Look up into the tops of trees in the sum­ mer and you see almost nothing but heavy branches and leaves In the winter, the picture is different Without the leaves, the tree skeleton is visible. Now last summer’s stories are told. Perched in the center of the tree near the top. a flat- topped nest made of sticks can he seen. If a rec- tailed hawk doesn’t return to this nest and refurbish it for another spring, a great homed owl might lake it over Further out on a branch, a round nest made of sticks and leaves is evidence a fox squirrel made use of local nut production. The squirrel is still there, but he has moved to a hole in the tree trunk to better escape the winter’s wind and cold Lashed on top of a large horizontal branch, a quarter dollar sized nest is all that remains of a ruby- throated humming bird family. Slung pendulum- style out at one of the branch tips, a pouch- shaped nest is evidence that a Baltimore oriole found this tree to her liking Neat circular holes in the side ol a dead branch tell of a downy woodpecker's search for insects Further up the branch, a cavity­ in the dead wood lined with woodpecker feathers shows the woodpercker didn’t have to go far to reach her nest The tree is quiet now, but there is plenty of evidence it was bustling last summer. When the leaves come out again in the spring, the critters will also be there to lake advantage of the tree again. The Giants are back The Canada goose has gone from a rare bird to nearly a nuisance in many parts of Barry County. Some poeple love to see them flying into local lakes while other people dread the thought of another summer with geese on their beaches. However you see them, the geese are back. Returning in both flocks and pairs, they showed up in numbers back at their nesting areas about 3 week ago. Pairs could be seen standing around on the ice near lheir favored nesting spot waiting for a break in the weather. The reason for the increase in goose numbers in recent years is a special strain of goose called the giant Canada. So named because it is bigger than other Canada geese, it also has an amazing tollerance for people. This trait has allowed them to live and successfully raise young even in cities. The sounds of geese winging overhead, their plaintive honks, and the sight of V’s in the late winter sky are a welcome indication that spring is just around the corner. Red-winged blackbirds The red- winged blackbird is one of the first birds to fly back north again from lheir wintering area. The males return first to Michigan. They pick out a spot io nest and defend it against other red- wings. The males defend their selected areas by singing from a perch within the area. While they sing, they fluff their neck feathers and drop their wing tips slightly as a warning to other males not to get loo close. If another male enters one of these areas, the defending males flys up to chase the other male off. Cattail marsh is the red- wing’s favorite habitat. However, this bird has been so successful in nesting in recent years that it has moved to upland areas. Now. red- wings can be found nesting in hay fields, weed fields, and road sides to name just a few­ places. The females arrive 2 weeks to 1 month after the males The females look over the areas the males have chosen while the males v oo them with songs and displays. Once the female has chosen an area and a male, she begins nest building. Red- wings may be a pain by the lime fall rolls around when they have become so numerous that they fill the sky over grainfields. However, lheir songs are welcome in early spring after a quiet winter. �Bowling Results CLASSIC BOWLING LEAGUE AAA, 66.5-41.5, WBCH. 65-43; Carlton Center Ex.. 64-44; McDonalds, 62-46; Eberhard, 61-47; Sign Tire, 60.5-47.5; Jamar 59-49; Hastings Sweeper Shop, 58-50; Hastings City Bank, 58-50; Farrell Heating. 57-51; Farmer Feed, 56-52; Electric Galaxy. 55.5-52.5; Hastings Bowl, 52-56; Food Center, 48-60; Skedgell, 46-62; B&R Kafay. 39-69, Zephyr Service, 14-94. High Game & Series: B. Dexter, 214-192211-617; D. Kubel, 179-244-192-615. THURS. ANGELS Hastings Bowl, 55-41; Pennock Piasters, 51-45; Viola's Floral & Gift, 48-48; Cone Zone, 48-48; B & R Kaf-Ay, 46-50; Hastings City Bank. 43-53. High Games and Series: K. Palmer, 166; P Miller. 138; B. Newman, 170-174; J. Wait. 183; S. Spencer, 169-171; D. Burns, 182; B. Westerly, 158; S. Duff, 146; B. Falconer, 183; B. Whitaker, 202-176-514. Splits Converted: B. Newman. 6-7-10. THURS.JRS. Hastings Bowl, 27, Hodges, 27; Cone Zone, 27; Moose, 25*2; Miller’s Carpet, 24; Signs Tire Service, 23; City Bank, 19; William’s Special Tees, 15; Public Auto Outlet, 12; Middle Lakers, 7>2. High Games and Series: T. Rosenberg, 185-266; T. Tuttle, 99-194; D. Miller, 162-282; S. Denslaw, 147-289; K. Bushee, 144-274; S. Krul, 134; J. Kubek, 138; M. Rine, 86; D. Dykstra, 157; K. McDonald, 125; C. Miller, 127; B. Myers. 110; J. Burns, 93; W. Robins, 155. THURS. TWISTERS Shamrock Bar. 65-35: Hastings Automatic Heating. 64-36; Burns Refrigeration. 61-39; Hastings Bowl. 52-48; Superette, 46-46; Mini Champs. 44-56; Tom's. 42-58; J & M Sen ice. 41-59; Hastings Mutual Ins . 41-59 Rig John's. 40-60. High Games: L. Conley. 142; G. Snider. 170; S. Prucha. 157: L. Fruin, 132; B Cappon 169; N. LaJoye, 169: K Keeler. 156 High Scries: B. Boersma. 149-419; C. Robinson. 204-462; W. Barker. 154-404' M VanKuilenburg. 185 531; C Hurless. 13W56: S. Birman. 182-526: D. Kelley 185-511- J Wright. 146-432: D. Lord, 155-400: S Keeler' 171-448: K. Welton. 159-423; J Morgan 159452; D. Burns. 166-432. THURS. A.M. WOMEN Trio. 22-10; The B.U.N.S 204-11'-.• Lilleys of the Alley. 20-12; The Three A s 1913; Fru:ns. 19-13; Endslev’s Dairy 18-14Bosley’s Hustlers. 17-15; Mra. Stitch®. 17-15 i Gun Ridge. 13-19; Gillons Construction. 1220; Slow Pokes. 12-20; Agens’ Korner Kit­ chen, 12-20: Mode O’Day. 12-20; Carpenter s Den. 9>-.-22'2. Words to the “Y’s” YMCA Indoor Soccer - Over 150 boys and girls in grades 3 through 8th participated in last Saturday's YMCA- Youth Council's sponsored indoor Saturday soccer program. YMCA Director, Dave Storms, reports that there is still room on some of the teams. All one needs to do to participate is come on Saturday at the designated times: 7-8 grades, 8 to 9 a m. ; 5-6 grades, 9:15 to 10:30 a m.; 3-4 grades, 10:45 to 12 noon. All the games are held in the Jr. High west gym. The program runs every Saturday (except Saturday, March 5) until March 26. There is no charge nor is pre- registration required for this activity. YMCA Outdoor Soccer - The YMCA- Youth Council are now taking registrations for the spring and (all outdoor soccer program. The spring season will begin April 23 and con­ tinue until June 4. The fall season will begin September 17 and continue until October 22. The program is open to any boys or girls who will be in the following grades in the fall of 1983; Kindergarten through the eighth grade. Those now in eighth grade will be able to play in the eighth grade program in the spring. Games will be played in Bob King Park and Tyden Park. Games will be played on Saturday mornings with practices held during the week. The cost of the program is $5, which will include both the spring and the fall season, a team t-shirt, a certificate and a patch. (Scholarships are available - check with the YMCA office). To participate, ail players are required to return the registration form to: 520 E. Francis, Hastings. There will also be a required parents meeting on March 24 at 7 p.m., in the Junior High music room. Goals and ob­ jectives, schedules, and volunteers will be discussed. YMCA-Youth Council Office - During the week of March 1-5, the YMCA office will be closed because the director will be at aconference for the American Camping Association. If you need information about aerobics call Jill a. 948-2396,and if you need information about feelin’ good, call Cindy at 948-8431. (James Scheduled For the Week of March 7 Youth Basketball 5-6 grades Tuesday, March 8 - 4 p.m.; VanHouten vs. Celtics; 5 p.m.; Raiders vs. 76’ers. Thur­ sday. March to - 4 p.m.; VanHouten vs. 76 ers; 5 p.m.; Celtics vs. Raiders. Mens City League Basketball C League Tournament Monday. March 7 - 6:30 p.m.; Merchants vs. Insurances; 7:30 p.m.; Hastings Sanitary vs. Hamlets; 8:30 p.m.; Nortons vs. Non Runners. B League Tournament Tuesday, March8 - 7:15 p.m.; Johnnys vs. C&B; 8:15 p.m.; Cotants vs. Leary’s. Wednesday, March 9 - 6:30 p.m.; C’s Place vs. Pennock; 7:30 p.m.; Hastings Oxygen vs. Burger Chef. A League Tournament Thursday, March 10 - 7 p.m.; Playoff game between School House Inn and Razors Edge if Schoo! House Inn wins on March 3. Mens Volleyball - Wednesday, March 9 - 7 p.m.; Lewis Reality vs. Moose; Hastings Mfg. vs. Independants. 8 p.m. Lewis vs. Independants; Moose vs. Hastings Mfg. Adult Indoor Soccer - Wednesday, March 9 -7 p.m.; Mepham vs. Styrin; 8:30 p.m. Gole vs. Paulauski. . .Tri- Aerobics - Starting the week of March 28, and continuing until the week of June 6, (excluding the week of April 4-8) the YMCAYouth Council will begin its spring session of adult aerobic classes. The cost is $27 for the twice a week program. A special Friday morning class can be taken for those already in a two day class for an additional $12 Senior citizens may enroll in an over 25 class for $20. The following is a list of the spring classes. Mon.-Wed. - Middleville, Middle, 6:30 p.m., regular; Mon-Wed. - Middleville, Middle, 7:45 p.m., regular; Tue.-Thurs. - McFall, 4-5 p.m., regular; Mon.-Thurs. - Lake Odessa Community. 6:15 p.m., regular; Mon.Thurs. - Lake Odessa Community, 7:30 p.m., regular; Mon.- Wed. - UAW Hall, 8:30 a.m., regular; Mon.- Wed. UAW Hall, 9:30 a m., regular; Mon.- Wed. - Northeastern, 6-7 p.m., over 35; Mon.- Wed. - Jr. High West gym, 7:30 p.m., regular; Tue.-Thurs. - UAW Hall. 8:30 a.m., over 35; Tue.- Thurs. - UAW Hall, 9:45 a.m., over 35; Tue.- Thurs. - Jr. High East gym, 3:45 p.m., regular; Tue.- Thurs. Jr. High East gym, 6 p.m., regular; Tue.Thurs. - Jr. High East gym, 7:15 p.m., regular; Fri. - UAW Hall, 9 a.m., regular; Fri. - UAW Hall, 10 a.m., over 35. Registration - Send check or money order and class registered for to the YMCA Office at 520E. Francis, Hastings. Each class has a definite enrollment so register early. Reigstration will be open to those not enrolled in the winter session starting, the week of March 7. For more information, call the YMCA office at 945-4574, or Jill Corstange at 948-2396. W LT 7 th-8th Grades Cosmos 1 0 0 Rowdies 0 1 0 Rowdies 2 vs. Cosmos 3. 5th-6lh Grades USA 1 0 0 France 1 0 0 Italy 0 1 0 Germany 0 1 0 Italy 0 vs. USA 8, France 2 vs. Germany 1. 3rd-l(h Grades MSU 1 0 0 Indiana 1 0 0 Ohio State 0 0 1 Notre Dame 0 0 1 Michigan 0 1 0 UCLA 0 1 0 MSU 2 vs. Michigan 0, Indiana 1 vs. UCLA 0, Notre Dame 2 vs. OSU 2. MEN’S VOLLEVBALL Standings for week of Feb. 23. Moose Hastings Mfg. Independents Lewis Realty W L 40 2 27 15 14 28 1 41 MEN’S INTRA-CITY YMCA BASKETBALL Game results for week of Feb. 21. HASTINGS MFG. CO. Dewey’s Auto. 470; Machine Room. 406'2; McDonald’s. 385; Viking. 385; Chrome Room. 395; Office. 3714; Hastings Flower Shop. 381; Leftovers. 310»=. High Games and Series: B. Gibson, 213211-603; D. Callihan, 213-593; B. Nystrom, 206-588; M. Tucker. 206-584 , R. Hook. 211-574; T. Johnston. 2CM-204-564; J. Bennett. 201-561; C. Baker. 206-543; K. Larsen. 532; J. Laubaugh, 531; F. Huey, 528; J. Swanson, 224-522; M. Schantz. 516; C. Hause, 515; R. Rizor. 210-509; P. Montague. 509; W. Beck, 509; D. Hamm. 204-508; C. Helmer. 505; J. Bell, 501. TUES. NIGHT MIXED Beuhler Realty. 55-2-88’2; Skedgell Well Drilling. 55-49; Hallifax Snowplowing, 53-51; DAVE STORMS TRAVEL MON. MIXERS Medical Care Facility, 66-34; Hastings FlowerShop, 61-39; Public Auto Outlet, 584414; Art Meade Motor Sales. 58-42; Muir Drugs, 57-43; Dewey's Auto Body, 55-45; Wilt’s Custom Cars. 55-45; Tiki, 53-47; Hastings Savings & Loan, 49-51; GoodyearBrothers. 484-514; Michelob, 48-52; Cinder Drugs, 47-53; Gordie's Wear House, 45-55; Food Center, 44-56; Hastings Bowl, 434. 564; The Depot. 39-61; B & R Kaf-Ay, 384614; Stalwart Buildings. 34-66. High Games and Series: N. Bird, 163; B. Moore. 163; A. Swanson, 193; N. Snowden. 170; J. Lewis, 176; D. Snyder, 180-512; E. Johnson, 213-578; P. Champion. 173; K. Dunn. 185; K. VanDerMolen. 170 B. Jones, 190-510; D. Loftus, 174; D. Murphy, 174; S. Wilt, 217-541; S. Merrill. 214-567; S. Birman, 197-528; L. Service, 177; P. Koop, 195. SUN. NIGHT MIXED Hog Wash, 58-38; The Toads, 57-43; Big Four. 56-44; Brown Baggers, 554-444; Hosers, 55-41; Little Big Hom, 55-49; Tails End, 53-51; Hooter Crew, 52-52; Sand­ baggers, 51-49; Really Rotten, 494-544; Alley Cats, 49-51; White Lightning, 49-51; Debs, 49-51; Hol Shots, 474-524; Pin Pals, 464-534. Fruins, 454-544; Spare Parts, 374-624: Escapee’s, 37-63. INSURANCE FREE (616) 945-9652 atNVIUfcS • LifefA/l Fypet) • Retirement • Individual Health • Motorcycle • Personal Belongings • Business • Auto Group Health • Home Mobile Home • Farm Rental Property Grand Rapid. Office (616)891-8245 I HASTINGS WATER CONDITIONING, INC NENOEJTSNOT PLAZA...PW0ME »4g>Zt0 123 Wsst Stat*Street Hoti-ngt (fromCroMRcvh459 2771) Air Lines Tours Cruise Car Rental • • • • ii ’ | Accepted . 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CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 MASTER CHARGE • VISA SERVICE PARTS Green St., Hastings CEIIU1 HOTHI num MIUIM HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 7 o.m. to9 p.m.: Sai. 8 a.m. «o6 a m Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Part*. SWEEPERS Phone 94S-81O3 •Mastotgs ‘3’fou/e* Skip RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES hospital-funerals-weddings (free delivery in city limits) plants and floral arrangements wicker baskets silk and dried arrangements floral hair clips full wire service *Co'n Operated Machines XSLjZ- ’Drop Off Laundry ‘Pressing ' 'I xn**- AO7 S. Michigon, Hastings • 945-4720 REAL ESTATE *•«» -. MILLER REALESTATE Serving Barry County Since 1940 KEN MILLER, e.R.S. — BROKER PEAL.OR 137 W. Stale st.. Haslings >616,915-3182 Joe & Kim Schroeder 402 North Michigan Avenue w I (616) 945-3484 Hastings, Ml. 4MM ___________ I wfo' gSfr fflcD i^laprrinj & Painting Completely Professional. •Quality Assured MNcOeuM 804 W. Grand St. Hastings, Ml. 49058 616/MS-M48 DOWNTOWN HASTINGS BICYCLES Now Timber Trails carries the Fuji bicycle Seethe new FUJI line this week ILS NC. VALUABLE COUPON in $100 nrr Any Purchase of A UIT ’lo.OOorOver p 945-5274 Corner of Jefferson and State Street PLANTS 127 S. Jefferson Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 Mat Cutting Glass Cutting Stretching Mounting PHONE BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP FREE SERVICES • ° • • gm quality "THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE .a.,.?1®® CUSTOM FRAMING 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Confidential Personal hstnetioa on Eiercne and Diet Cardiovascular & Physical Conditioning LAUNDRY 0 0 0 0 =HWCS^— Since 1908 ^Electric Motor Service 10 1 0 0 1 0 1 TUES. REC. NO. 3 Bob’s Service Shop, 27-13; Freeport Supply, 25-15; Freeport Restaurant, 224174; Carlton Center Ex., 214-184; Barry Auto., 18-22; Nashville Auto, 16-24; Stevens Trucking, 16-24; Yoder’s Sunoco, 14-26 High Games and Series: D. Kiersey’ 200517; C. Blough, 204-540; B. Dexter, 520- G Cogswell, 212-500. WATER TREATMENT For your... 533 W. State St. Hastings, Mich. ADULT INDOOR SOCCER Game results for Feb. 23. Mepham Styring Gole Paulauski WED. P.M. Gillons, 23; Alflen & Assoc . 20; Hair Care Center, 181.,; Ted's, 17; Champion Tax Service, 1614; Art Meade Auto Sales 16 Nashville Locker, 15; Yoder's, 12; Varney's Stables, 1144; Vogt, 1044. High Games and Series: M. Linderman. 170; L. Johnson, 152; D. Bums, 202- L Elliston, 184; B. Lyttle, 181-497; K. Sexton 166-416; V. Slocum, 184-506; R. Kuempel, 1B2.' 482; C. Wilcox, 180-479. INSURANCE COVERAGE Furnace Motor and Water Pumps Our Specialty Schoolhouse Inn 20 Burger Chef q2 McDonald’s o2 Razor’s Edge won regular season play. Razor's Edge 66 vs. Burger Chef 60, Mc­ Donald's 72 vs. Schoolhouse Inn 104. “B” League Johnny's 9 i Cotant's 7 2 Burger Chef 7 4 C’s Place 5 4 Leary’s 5 5 C&B 5 6 Pennock Hospital 2 9 Hastings Oxygen 0 9 Cotant’s 61 vs. Burger Chef 45, Leary’s 64 vs. C & B 60, Johnny’s 54 vs. C’s Place 53, Hastings Oxygen 30 vs. Pennock Hospital 39. "C” League - Tournament Hastings Sanitary 1 0 Merchants 1 0 Hamlet's 1 0 Non Runners 0 1 Norton’s 0 1 Hastings Insurances 0 1 Hastings Sanitary and Merchants tied for first in regular season play. Hastings Sanitary 40 vs. Norton’s 25, Merchants 39 vs. Non Runners 37, Hamlet s 39 vs. Hastings Insurances 25. BOWLERETTES Pennock Hospital. 284-74; Kent Oil. 2511; Reminder, 23-13; Big George’s, 224-13*-. Hecker Agency, 22-14; Coenen Construction 214-14«2; Hastings Bowl, 20-16; Burger Chef, 20-16; Mary’s Beauty Shop. 18-14Hause Realty, 164-194; D.J. Electric, 15-21' Riverview. 144-214; Hair Port, 144-214'Barry County Medical Ca.e Facility, 14-18;’ Miller's Carpet, 114-244; Pioneer Motel. 1121; Shu-da-bin, 10-26; HairCare Center 84234. High Games and Series: G.Scobey, 148; V. Carr, 182; M. Lyons, 169; K. Barnum, 179; B High. 174; B. Sinclair, 196480; J. Skedgell 179; R. McBrian. 187-S04; J. Wait, 201- C Hurless. 130; G, Mitchell, 176; P. Bellgraph 138; E. Dunham. 193; M.E Goggins, 195. ' "Ftlij Cauterized fw letter $enie»" Tournament Standings 2 0 Still. 150; M. Peake. 166. High Games and Series (Women): N. Eaton, 191-501; E Johnson, 171; J. Skedgell 165; S Price, 164; S. Still, 163; A. Wilcox. 162; B. Lerg. 162; J. Bishop. 162; P. Skedgell, 162; F. Ruthruff. 159; J. Everett, 159; B. Moore. 151; A. Eaton, 152; P. Warren, 143. Splits Converted: P. Skedgell. 5-7. SERVICE DIRECTORY W L T W L “A” League-Tournament Razor's Edge MAJORS Frantz Buick. 402 5; Stevens Trucking. 297; Piston Ring. 388.5; E.W. Bliss Co., 365.5; City F<xk1 & Bev., 342.5; Fruins. 342.5; Tiki. 336; No Shows. 282.5. High (James and Series: O. Laubaugh. 503; L. Terpening. 509; S. Miller. 509; H. Keeler. 302-204-212-618; J Barnum. 519; Al Taylor. 507; R. Newton. 511; J. Bennett. 213-548; J. Bowman. 212-540; M. Verus, 546; D. Peabody. 512; D. Lambert. 502; D. Callihan. 575; R. Conley. 200-565; B. Bowman. 204-569; J Schechterle. Jr.. 520; B. Dexter. 525. — Most motors repaired in one day — Scoreboard INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE BOYS-GIRLS Game results for Feb. 26. The Hastings Banner. Thursday, March 3, 1983 — Paqe 11 Hastings Fiberglass. 52‘2-5P2; Britten Bros High Games and Series (Women): J. Const.. 524-514; Smith Silos, 524-514; Ogden, 144; L. Martz, 154; S. Birman, 213- C. Welton's, inc.. 524-514; Carrousel Realty. Eaton. 136; J. Blough. 159; D. Snyder 21451'2-524; Woodland Sales, 49-55; Brown s 366; L. Tilley. 214-564; C. Wilcox, 183; B. Bunch, 46-58. Moody, 179. High Games and Series (Men): G. Raynor. ?nraeS Stries IMenl: Martz, 231-595; B. Eastman, 210-539: M. Hallifax. 200: M, Blough. 188; W. Friend. Sr.. 173; R. 198-534; J. Lerg. 198-505; J. Moore. 198; I. Lillie. 200-520; C. Haywood, 207-550 w Eaton. 194; R. Hause, 193; M. Bishop, 185; J. Hass. 177; G. Snyder. 183. Price. 187; A Gasper, 181; J. Wanen, 181; B _ High (James and Series: M. Atkinson, 177521; S. VanDenburg. 256-671; V. Peabody. 191-529; J. Arquilla. 180; J. Drake. 176 B Milleson. 119; S Peake. 149. L. Sleinbrecher. 1*17; P. Fisher. 172; B. Moore. 166; J Demond. 144; S. Trowbridge, 171 Splits Converted: J. Demond, 7-6 p Hubei. 5-7. Barlow Gardens Florist 1505 S JEFFERSON. HASTINGS 945-5029 or .SSI 345-2132 Let this Directory WORK for.. YOUR BUSINESS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 948-8051 jggf FARRELL’S Heating & Cooling I HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING ' INSTALLATION and SERVICE 802 E. GRAND 945-4020 �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, March 3, 1983 — Page 12 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 CLASSIFXEIMADS Apartment/House FOR RENT HOUSEHOLD FOR SALE: FOR RENT: Roomy, one bedroom apartment. $220 a month. All utilities paid. 9455948, evenings. HOUSE FOR RENT: Four bedrooms, bath and a half. 945-4631, Hastings. (3-10) FOR RENT: Two bedroom mobile home. 945-5609, Hastings._______________ FOR RENT: Partially furnished, ground floor, kitchenette apartment. Utilities paid. 945-3191, Hastings. (3-10) FOR RENT - SCHOOL­ HOUSE: Blacktop road, oil heal, one acre, toilets, ex­ cellent condition, suitable for church, faternal groups, warehousing. Reasonable. 945-5476. (3-17) ____ FOR SALE: Refrigerator. 795-9952, Middleville FOR SALE: Gibson MarketMaster refrigerator, verygood condition. 945-9787, Hastings. SMALL COLOR T.V. Nine inch screen, $50. 758-3733, Lacey. Automotive Parts FOR SALE: 237 6 cylinder Fal-’on engine, runs good. Call 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., 3674509, Woodland. (3-3) TRAINING CLASS Steve Lokken is one of 2,000 postal inspectors who guard consumers against deceipt and fraud furthered through the mails. Postal inspector warns of mail scams by Ken Reibel A U S. Postal Service inspector dropped by Hastings Wednesday to warn of schemes and scams offered through the mail by un­ scrupulous operators. Steve Lokken, who has worked as an in­ spector for 11 years, toki audiences at a Ki wan is Club meeting and at the Com­ mission on Aging that if the deal you see advertised looks too good to be true, then it probably isn’t. He says that $500 million is lost each year through fraudulent mail schemes. The most common types, says Lokken, are the “work at home'' schemes. We've all seen the ads: “You can earn $3,000 a month without leaving your living room!” “What happens is you send in for in­ formation, and you get back a letter asking for money for a ‘starter's kit', anywhere from $12 on up,” explains Lokken. “What you get then are instructions for opening your own post office box, and advice on how to advertise so you can take people, too. “You end up npping off others the same way you've been ripped off," says Lokken. Lokken says the postal service stopped 3,600 work-at-home mail fraud schemes in the country last year. Few of the offenders are prosecuted. “We usually just write them a letter, warning them they are in violation of a federal law and they stop. Only a few want to fight us." If they don’t stop, the postal service puts a stop on all the offender’s mail until he or she does. Charity rackets are another source of fraud. "Anybody can open a post office box, and attach a name that sounds like a charity," says Lokken. Lokken suggests dealing with known charities, or investigating to determine if the charity is legitimate before donating money. Also, he says that key chains, pens, and the like, enclosed with unsolicited appeals, may­ be treated as gifts and retained by you. You are under no obligation to return them or pay for them. Other examples of mail fraud include: — Medical fraud. They usually start as advertisements in magazines and newspapers - “Melt inches away without dieting!", “Double your breast size!", "Miracle cure from Sweden!". Such ad­ vertisements are directed at the unfulfilled desires and vanities we all share to some degree, and promise with little or no effort what it can’t deliver - health, beauty, vitality and happiness. Postal inspectors say don’t trust your health to a salesman, don't believe in claims of a secret cure or miracle drug, or any other exaggerated claim. — False billing. The invoices look authentic. However, professional printing on an invoice for goods and services is not sufficient to justify your payment. These swindlers operate on a formula, and as in­ credible as it may seem, they know they can collect from 15 to 20 percent of all invoices mailed. — Chain tetters. Anyone who promotes or participates in a chain letter which requires the payment of something of value, such as cash or money orders, and offers a prize dependent upon chance, is in violation of federal mail fraud and lottery laws. Even if the chain letter itself is not mailed, as long as the payment or prize is sent through the mail, the entire scheme is illegal. Consumers are protected from mail fraud by two federal statutes. The Mail Fraud Statute provides a fine of up to $1,000 and five years in prison for using the mails in the furtherance of fraudulent schemes. Probably violations of this statute are investigated by the Postal Inspection Ser­ vice, and evidence gathered by the postal inspector is turned over to a United States attorney who makes the determination to pursue prosecution The False Representation Statute is not a criminal statute, but it does authorize the postal service to deny the promoter proceeds from his fraudulent activity. The Ropid Quick Stop, located at the comer of N. Broadway and Woodlawn Ave., closed its doors recently, due to the bankruptcy of its owners, Community Oil Co. of Charlotte. Bankruptcy closes Rapid Quick and Pop Stop in Hastings The Rapid Quick Stop service station on N. Broadway and Woodlawn Ave. has closed its doors, due to the bankruptcy of its owners, Community Oil of Charlotte. Also closed is the Mobil Oil station in Nash­ ville, known as the Pop Stop, B&B Oil on E. State St, four service stations in Charlotte and a bulk processing plant in Charlotte According to a former Community Oil employee, the company's holdings will be sold at auction, and if any of the stations reopen, it will be under a different name. CALL TODAY about our March Training Class. We’d like to talk with enthusiastic self-starting people. Welcome Wagon trains you for a flexible hour, sales and public relations positions. Car a must. Call Joan at 4513144 or 457-2081. Welcome Wagon. (EOE 3-3) BUSINESS SERVICES TAX PREPARATION: Experienced, reasonable. Dowling - south Hastings area. 948-2550, after 6 p.m. (3-31) MENDING BASKET: Also specializing in zippers and alterations. Call 945-9712 for appointments, (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) CROSS WITH CHRIS! Personally escorted two week tours: East Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Holland, June 14, 28. Scandinavian Adventure July 14. Price from $1,475 Detroit includes TWO MEALS DAILY, first class hotels. Free brochure. Mrs. Chris Press, 73® Berne Rd., Pigeon, MI 48755. 517-4532202. TRY A CHRISCROSS! AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE:. Limestone and mar’ delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton,' Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) NO JOB TOO SMALL OR LARGE: All your remodeling and repair needs. Licensed and insured. Call evenings before 9 p.m., 721-8381, Banfield. (3-3) Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Full- cr part-time, attractive position in sales area. Neat appearance and good 'character a must. Steady work and no lay-offs. Ex­ tremely high income to start. Call 345-4395. Appliance Division Consolidated Food Co. E.O.E. (3-10)_______ HELP WANTED: Human service agency needs parttime person to direct the senior nutrition program. Duties include program management, fiscal monitoring, policy development, supervising skills and volunteer recruitment, and replacement experience in managerial communication and volunteer recruitment skills preferred. A bachleor degree in dietetics required. Salary negotiable. Resume and applications accepted by M.E.S.C. office at 575 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, MI 49058 thru March 28.______ MEETINGS Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) The regular monthly board meeting of the Barry County Mental Health Services will be held on Thursday, March 10. 1983 at 12:30 p.m. in the conference room. Any in­ terested person is invited to attend. ARE YOU A DO-ITYOURSELFER? Appliance parts available. 108 E Main St., Middleville. 795-9952. DISHWASHER: Wards, gold, portable, butcher block top, $125 . 758-3179, Lacey. FOR SALE: Frigidaire refrigerator, olive green, large size, runs good. $125. 623-5341, Delton.__________ FOR SALE: Stove. 40” Frigidaire. $90. 795-9952, Middleville FOR SALE: Kitchen table and six chairs, $30. Call to see, 948-8181. FOR SALE: 8 ft. slate top pool table with accessories, $475 or best offer 623-2790, Delton._________________ DO-IT-YOURSELF ap­ pliance repair. Service manuals and parts. 108 E. Main St., Middleville. 7959952._______ FOR SALE: Solid maple double bed, box springs and mattress, dresser with mirror to match, excellent condition,. $250. Phone 7953594, evenings. (3-10) FOR SALE: Solid wood coffee table. $40. 623-2790, Delton. FOR SALE: Washer, $99; dryer, $70 795-9952, Mid­ dleville. WESTINGHOUSE DRYER, $50; small tab’? and chair set, $30; humidifier, $30. Call after 5 p.m., 948-2858, Hastings. FOR SALE: Dryer, $70. 7959952, Middleville. FOR SALE: Used cement blocks 30c each, 18 ft. fiberglass speed boat, $200. 945-5684 or 948-2682, Hastings. BOARDING WANT TO BOARD YOUR HORSES: Arrangements to fit your needs. Better than reasonable rates. 948-2246, Hastings.________________ FARM EQUIPMENT JOHN DEERE 1010 CRAWLER - Loader with shuttle. $4,800 . 758-3179, Lacey.________________ FOR SALE: 7060 tractor with power steering, cab air, AM-FM stereo and duals, 2,500 hours, asking $13,500. (616 ) 367-4542, Woodland. (310)_____________________ INTERNATIONAL T6 DOZER: Engine good, needs work on final drive, $900.7583179, Lacey._____________ FOR SALE: Com planter, John Deere 1250, six 30" rows, like new condition. Call 891-8906. Caledonia. (317)_____________________ FOR SALE: Skid steer loader, hydraulic drive, no belts, $2,000 or trade. (517) 726-0217, Vermontville. 4440 JOHN DEERE: Used very little, 800 hours. Discontinued farming, must sell. (616) 891-8581. Caledonia. For Sale or Trade FOR SALE OR TRADE: 1977 750 Yamaha, full dress, $1,375; ’58 Chevy, $600; ’50 Pontiac, $300; hound dogs $10-$50. Wanted: three plow tractor. Phone 616-758-3841. firewood FOR SALE: Firewood. 4x4x8 ft., $50 per cord, delivered, five and six cord loads. 7583239, Lacey (3-3) ASH HARDWOOD: $30.00 a face cord. $24.00 smaller wood. Call after 6 p.m 8521509. Nashville, (tfn) WOOD FOR SAIJE: Red oak. $23 a cord, split and delivered. Some dry and some green 948-9180 or 9488553. (3-3) FOR SALE: Mixed hardwood, $35 face cord; three face cord. $100. 852-0740 or 852-9125. (3-31)________ FIREWOOD FOR SALE: 4 ft. by 8 ft. by 18 inches. $io. 795-9786, Middleville. PERSONAL JOBS WANTED CHRISTIAN WOMAN would like to meet Christian man over 60. 964-4471, Battle Creek. WANTED: Housecleaning jobs. Reasonable rates. 8521577, Nashville.__________ MEEK BOYS will do your odd jobs, lawn work, trim­ ming. etc. Dependable, do not drink or smoke. Call 9459101. (3-10) BABY-SITTING available in my farm house, just west of FreeporL 765-5429, Freeport. RESPONSIBLE ADULT will baby-sit for your children, Hastings area. Have own transportation. Cal) anytime, ask for Debbie. 9482948. — ATTENTION — To the man and woman with two children and bikes who walked by our house at 1799 Ottawa Trail on Sunday, Feb. 20. Do you have any information on our little curly haired black dog? She loves kids and we thought she might have followed you and got lost. She was a special little dog to us, and we would sure like to know what happened to her. Anyone living around Algonquin Lake have you seen her. Please call 9454685. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CALL TODAY about our March training class. We d like to talk with enthusiastic self-starting people. Welcome Wagon trains you for a flexible hour, sales and public relations position. Car a must. Call Joan at 451-3144 or 457-2081, Welcome Wagon. EOE (3-3) FOUND - DOG: I.iale, black, tan and white, shepherd mix, very friendly. 795-3373, Middleville. BUSY FINGERS GIFT SHOP: Wood fiber corsages. 2497 Gun Lake Rd., Hastings, 945-5283. YARD SALE opportunity good used work clothes. 6238282.____________________ FOUND YARD SALES Space For Rent MOTORCYCLES SPACE FOR RENT in basement of beauty shop, 314 E. State St., Hastings. Call 891-8482 after 6 p.m. for more information. (3-17) FOR SALE: 1979 Kawasaki 1000LTD, excellent shape, low mileage. For more in­ formation, 795-9640. (3-10) FOR SALE: 1975 250 Yamaha dirt bike, runs good, good tires. 948-9420. FOR SALE: 1978 Honda 550, $975. Call after 5 p.m., 9452981. (3-17) FOR SALE: 1973 Suzuki 400TS motorcycle with ex­ tras. $375. Call 726-0683, Vermontville. FOR SALE: 1982 Honda V45 Sabre 750, • mint condition, $2,650. 945-5438. (3-17) FOR SALE : Yamaha MX-80, 1981, like new, $400. Ph. 7583749, after 5:30 p.m. FOR SALE: 1957 Vespa Motor Scooter. Runs. 9482128. MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE: 12’x60* with 7’xl2‘ expando, located at Mead-O-Acres lakeside. Asking $6,249. Phone 8521833, Nashville.___________ Travel Trailers 26 FT. MOTOR HOME FOR SALE: 623-8282.__________ FOR SALE: 1974 Fan trailer, 24’, many extras, reasonable price, $3,900. Call 945-3096 after 5 p.m. (3-17)________ MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Farm Animals OLD VIOLINS WANTED: Any condition. Cash paid. Phone (517 ) 726-1282, Ver­ montville._______________ FOR SALE: Registered Appaloosa, 11 years, has been 4-H. Phone 795-3630 after 5 p.m., Middleville. FOR SALE: Two Charlois and Angus cross deacon calves. 758-3851, Lacey. PINTO HORSE FOR SALE: Experienced rider. Call 8918960, Caledonia. FOR SALE: Registered quarter horse, sorrel gelding, 15 hands, extremely gentle. Call 731-4866 or 7314066, Augusta. FOR SALE: Two milk goats, due to freshen in March. 9488385. (3-3)_______________ FOR SALE: Registered red and white Holstein bull. 7655481. (3-3) FOR SALE: Fine Polled Hereford bull, three years old 852-9673. (3-3) WANTED WANTED TO BUY: Stan­ ding hay out of the field, cash or shares. 367-2205, Woodland. (3-17)_________ WANTED: 3 pt. power take­ off driven 4 ft. or 5 ft. rototiller. Call 948-9002. WANTED: TS185 Suzuki. Call 945-9859, Hastings. WANTED: Used feed carts. Call anytime, 367-2662, Woodland. (3-1) WANTED: Reliable sitter for two children, own transportation a must, hours may vary from week to week, references needed. Call 945-5472. Want To Rent WANTED TO RENT: Farm, approx. 200 acres, in Caledonia - Middleville area. Send replys to Box 804, in care of the Reminder, Hastings. (3-24) House For Sale COUNTRY HOME: Nice five years old. three bedroom, 10 acres, in Dowling. Hastings schools. $44,900. (616) 721-3385, Banfield. (3-31) PETS FOR SALE: German shepherd - collie puppies, eight weeks old. Call 948-9266 after 6 p.m. SHIH TZU PUPPIES: Two female, seven weeks old, no papers $85. 795-7408. (3-3) LABS: AKC blacks, chocolates training. Stud service. Grandview Kennels, 897-8534, Lowell. FOR SALE: Malamute mix puppies, five weeks old. Call after 5 p.m., 945-3658, Hastings. (3-10) AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS FOR SALE: $50 cash or trade for hay. (616) 897-5598, Lowell. AQHA STALLION SERVICE: Bloodlines Dr. Medicine Man and The Redeemer. For information call, 948-8742, Hastings. (315) __________ Land For Sale DELTON AREA: 2«4 acres for sale, excellent building site on Highway 43 and Sprague Rd. Call 795-7327 after 6 p.m., Middleville. LOG HOME SALES SKY-ROCKET 1 SILLION DOLLARS IN LOG KIT SALES PROJECTED FOR 1M3 Manufacturer taking aaohea horn tot a dealer in this area Dealer can average Sa 500 on a tog ait tale atone — FEATURING — • 8 solid, uniform treated 1055 • Flat or round interior walls • Hand-newn e* terror look • Custom, commercial and contemporary buildings available • Protected territory • Two day tree training scnooi • Now introducing to the in. duslry pre assembled tog walls (t-day shell erection on most models! UNLIMITED Income Potential — REQUIREMENTS — CASH FOH LAHO CONTRACIS 4 REAL ESTATE LOANS Aliy in lypr |M"pv,IV .Hiywln ir Mk liiq.ni l ice I ill ?4 Hout I HDO /')? I'«‘il» N«iliuiMl Ai t i:|>! Co 1 ' • Musi be capable ol pur chasing a $15600 model norre <2200 sq tt) • Meet our high standards • Desire to succeed Can M' Tayior COLLFCT tor an application |7O4| 932-0137 Yesteryear Log Homes. P O Bo> 1046. Mooresville N C .28115 USED CARS and TRUCKS 19 8 1 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE: 4-dr.. automatic. 6 cylinder, low miles. Art Meade Auto Sales. 948-8111. Hastings. FOR SALE: 1980 Cutlass Supreme Brougham, V-6, good on gas. loaded, 30,000 miles, sharp, $7,000. Call after 6 p.m., 945-3092, Hastings. MUST SELL: 1974 Chevy Blazer in good condition, $1350 or best offer. 945-4722. PARTING OUT: Power trans, and body parts, 1970 Valiant, 1974 Dart. 1973 350 Kawasaki. 623-2540, Delton. 1980 CHEVROLET MALIBU CLASSIC: Automatic, 6 cylinder, power steering, power brakes, air, low miles, sharp. Art Meade Auto Sales. 948-8111, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1976 Mustang, 4 cylinder, 65,000 actual miles, very sharp car, no rust, excellent mechanical con­ dition, $1,495. 948-2246, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1972 Mustang Mach I, runs good, 17 m.p.g., AM-FM stereo cassette, $550. 795-3737, Middleville. FOR SALE: 19® % ton GMC, 283, automatic, $500. Also, 1982 Chevy Cavalier, loaded, $7,400 or take over payments. 367-4150. FOR SALE: 1979 Chevy Monza, 4 cylinder, loaded, $2,600 or best offer. 948-8501, Hastings. (3-3) FOR SALE: 1976 Buick Skyhawk, automatic, power steering, power brakes, AMFM stereo, good mileage. Call after 5 p.m., 795 7472, Middleville. (3-3) 1981 BUICK SKYLARK: 4 cylinder, 4-speed, 4-dr., 28,000 miles, great small family car, $5,100. 374-7927. (3-3) FOR SALE: 1974 Pinto, $200. Call 945-5609. FOR SALE: 1975 Mercury Comet, 6 cyl., automatic, power steering, runs great, $675. Ph. 758-3749, after 5:30 p.m.___________________ 1977 GMC PICKUP: Sierra Grande, automatic, small 8, power steering, power brakes, sliding rear window, one owner, 41,000 miles, sharp. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings. FOR SALE: Volkswagen Bug, $250; 1973 Impala, $125; new ice fishing tent, $50.9454218, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1981 Honda Accord LX, many extras, $6,700. Phone 671-4790, Hickory Comers._________ FOR SALE: Chevy Monza Towne Coupe, 1980, 4 cylinder, 4-speed, AM radio, low miles, excellent con­ dition, $3,395. Call 948-4202 or 948-2799, Hastings. 1977 PLYMOUTH VOLARE WAGON: No rust 6 cylinder overdrive, good condition, $1,700. Must sell. (1) 530-8374 or 532-7022, Wyoming. 1980 CHEVROLET LUV 4x4 PICKUP: Excellent con­ dition. Special at $4,495. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1979 Datsun 210, 4-speed, AM-FM radio, good shape. Call 945-3855 after 5 p.m.___________________ 1970 LTD FORD 4-DR. SEDAN; 351, 69,000 miles, very good condition for age. 945-3025,________________ 1978 THUNDERBIRD: No air, sell for less than wholesale. 948-8341, Hastings._______________ 1977 OLDS TORONADO BROUGHAM: No rust, loaded, $2,000 or best offer. (1) 530-8374 or 532-7022, Wyoming.______________ 1976 OLDS 88: California car, no rust, immaculate, air, AM-FM, $3,250. 623-5391, Delton (3-17) FOR SALE: 1980 Datsun 280ZX, black with leather and gold, 5-speed, excellent condition, $10,200. Phone (1) 457-5509, Jenison. (3-10) FOR SALE: 1974 Chrysler Newport, runs good, $500. Also, king size waterbed. $50. Cali 795-7620, Middlerille. FOR SALE: 1978 Ford F-150 6 cylinder pickup, 4-speed with O.D. No rust. 623-6330, after 6 p.m., Deltc.i. 1976 GREMLIN FOR SALE: 6 cylinder, cruise, AM-FM cassette, $1,000. 726-0211, Vermontville. 1978 DATSUN B2I0-GX: Hatchback, 5-speed, super shape, good gas mileage. 948-2550, evenings.________ FOR SALE: 1976 GMC Sprint. Call after 6:30 p.m . 945-9696 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE: Colored fleece for handspinners. 948-8860. FOR SALE: Utility trailer, $160 . 945-9335, Hastings. STOCK RACK for late model pickup truck, farm gas tank, hoses and pump. 765-5438, Freeport. HAY FOR SALE: Large bales of alfalfa and brome, 1st and 2nd cutting, $2. 7260343, Vermontville. HAY FOR SALE: 1st and 2nd cutting, very good quality, good size bales. 7953439, Middleville HOT-TUB-1T by the hour at the Lily Fad - now open at Brookside Motor Inn. Phone 945-4182 for reservations. (310) HAY FOR SALE: Good quality first cutting. Will deliver, COD basis. 698-6177, Dutton. (3-17) SEED OATS FOR SALE: Heritage and Mariner varieties. (517) 726-0217, Vermontville. (3-10) FOR SALE: Locust fence posts. $2.00; $2.15 delivered. 945-5406. (3-10) FOR SALE: 25” color console T.V., $200; horse drawn buggy and harness, $1,600; 1971 Moto-Ski snowmobile, $175 . 945-4935, Hastings. FOR SALE: Schwinn exercise bike, like new, $150; complete rubber stamp printing kit. $75. Call 9482283. REPOSSESSED SIGN-! Nothing down! Take over payments $58 monthly. 4’x8’ flashing arrow sign. New bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. Call FREE l-8(XW26-7446, anytime. JELLY BELLIES available for Easter, for only $3.50 pound at Reflections, 122 W. Mill St., Hastings. FOR SALE: 5 hp. go-c?rt, $150; Browning deluxe Nomad bow with quiver, one year old, 30-45 lb. pull, $75. 367-7652, Woodland. (3-3) ATTENTION FARMERS For your trucking needs, call A. R. Simmons. Grain, hay and etc. Phone 948-8471. (310) FOR SALE: Pair of Belguim geldings, sorrel, with white mane and tails. 18 hands, both gooo, reasonable. Also manure spreader, cultivater, hay mower, lor sleigh and riding plow. Fh. 581-2266 Dorr.___________ FOR SALE: Wheeling sap buckets, covers, spiles. Call 726-0257. NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE RESIDENTS OF BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP The Baltimore Township Board of Review will hold its organizational meeting at the office of the Supervisor on Tuesday, March 8, 1983 at 9:00 a.m. to examine and review the Assessment Roll. The PUBLIC Meeting will begin on Monday, March 14 and Tuesday, March 15,1983, longer if neces& ry. Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Place: Baltimore Township Hall, 6124 Bedford Rd. Please call 945-9157 for APPOINTMENT prior to March 14, Those with appointments will be given preference. Tentative Equalization Factors: CLASS 1ATW Ag............................. 46.59 Com.......................... 49.13 Ind............................ 49.18 Res............................43.39 Dev........................... 50.00 Personal.................. 50.00 rr.MlT. 1.07319 1.01770 1.01370 1.15/39 1.0000 1.0000 WAYNE MILLER Supervisor Baltimore Twp. (M) Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners of Reminder & Banner) (616) 945-9554 P.O. Box 188 1952N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-03-10.pdf b245419ee3e30ed0f87438090fbffc65 PDF Text Text March 10,1983 Saxons heading to district championship hv Steve Vodder by . __ ______________ _ __ —___ Caledonia’s basketball team may have thought Mark Brown's 47 points against them back in December was a fluke. It wasn't. Brown played one of his finest games of his career last night pouring in 51 points as the Saxons dumped Caledonia 83-81 in an overtime district classic. It wasn't Brown that scored the game­ winner. however. It took a layup by Mike Matthews, on a big assist from Brown, with eight seconds left in overtime to seal the hard-earned win tor Hastings. An emotionally-drained Denny O’Mara stood outside the Hastings locker room after the game, still hardly believing what he just witnessed. ‘ I thought we had the game, then we gave it away, and then finally we came back to win,” said O'Mara, shaking his head. The pulsating win sends the Saxons in Saturday's district finals against the winner of tonight's Delton-Wayland game. But for a while against the Fighting Scots, it didn't look like Hastings needn’i worry about playing Saturday evening. The Saxons, after a four-minute scoreless streak in the middle of the second quarter, found themselves down 43-33 at the half, despite 21 first-half points by Brown. Caledonia still led 57-52 after three quarters, and quickly upped that margin to 59-52 on r. basket by Todd Marsman in the opening seconds of the final quarter. But Brown scored a pair of Leskets and Bruce Hartman added a layup to cut the lead to 60-58 with six minutes left. Less than a minute later Brown, who scored 19 fourth quarter points, completed a tantastic three-point play to give Hastings a 61-60 lead. It was the first time the Saxons Team romps in aftermath of 8381 victory The Hostings team and cheerleaders celebrate following lost night's thrilling 83-81 win by Hastings over Caledonia in a district game at Lakewood. The win places Hastings in the tournament's title game on Saturday night. The Saxons trailed by as many as seven points in the third quarter before rallying to grab the win. Mark Brown had another tremendous effort for the Saxons, pouring in 51 points — his second straight game over the 50 point mark. For a complete tracing of Mark Brown’s record-setting season, turn to The Banner’s sports pages Continued to Page 8 Atkinson resigns post as county medical examiner by Norma Peterson Dr. James Atkinson, chief medical examiner for Barry County, has resigned his position, the county board of commissioners learned Tuesday. In a letter to the board, Atkinson said that the work load in the part-time position has increased substantially in the last four years, leading to his decision. He added that little interest has been shown by his colleagues tc fake over the job. Atkinson told the Banner that the workload increased when the 18-year-old drinking law went into effect and increased again in the last two years. "We probably had ten cases a year, ten yearsago," he said. "We had 21 the first year of the 18-year-old drinking law, almost all alcohol related automobile deaths; kids 18 to 20." The physician said that in the last two years, the number of cases has jumped to between 35 and 40, mostly from automobile accidents and an increasing number of suicides. "But that's not why I’m getting out," Atkinson said. “I’ve got enough emotional hassle through my practice." , He said he didn't know what the county was going to have to do to find a replacement. He said that some counties have a chief medical examiner that is salaried and some counties have a full-time forensic pathologist as the examiner. Eaton County is paying $2,500 a year to its examiner, he said. Barn- County pays its examiner $20 per case, plus 10 cents per mile, a fee that has not changed since Atkinson took over the job from Dr. Gordon Finnie 12 years ago. Atkinson told the board he will continue to serve until a replacement can be found. The medical examiner is called into a case anytime someone dies "suddenly, unex­ pectedly. accidently, violently or as a result of any suspicious circumstances" or has not received medical attention within 48 hours of death, according to state law. The Hastings Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Volume 128, No. 10 Hastings, Michigan Price 20c Thursday, March 10,1983 Accord sought on Algonquin drawdown by Ken Reibei Dr. James Atkinson All doctors in Barry County serve as deputy medical examiners, but in addition to taking many of the calls, Atkinson handles all of the paperwork through his office. In other action at the commission meeting, Howard Ferris, regist. r of deeds, reported his office had collected $44,557 in fees in 1982. The largest portions of the money were collected for recording and filing fees, $20,939; transfer tax. $18,899; and record copying, $4,462. Ferris said that all of the real estate transactions are recorded on microfilm and stored at the courthouse and at the Hastings Continued to Page 10 Algonquin Lake residents will meet Monday t » discuss alternatives to a major lake draw-down. "I hope we can work something out equitably, so everybody’s happy,” says Dick Dean, Algonquin Lake Community Association president. "I think we're all for going at it in the right direction." Dean says alternatives to a draw-down such as which occurred during the winter of 1980-81, when the lake level was dropped 84 feet, include a partial draw-down, and a "controlled draw-down”, lasting only a few weeks. In 1980-81, approximately 28 wells went dry, due a lowering of the water table. Many residents spent thousands of dollars to have their wells redrilled. Dean says weeds are no longer at issue, and not a reason for a draw-down, as was the case two years ago. “I think we have the weeds themselves under control with chemicals...we had excellent results with spraying.” Dean says he is optimistic that an alter­ native to a total draw-down can be struck among lake residents. "I think everybody feels like they want to cooperate, work this thing out, and get it behind us.” He says thus far, his association has not been in touch officially with the Department of Natural Resources to discuss a draw-down permit. "There will be no draw-down this year - it’s just too late to even think about it now." says Dean. He notes that the association cannot by law draw-down without a permit from the DNR. Leon Cook, assistant division chief for the water management division of the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources, says that the lake association would need to conduct a hydrogeological study to determine impact on private wells if the association plans a major draw-down. "If they were to apply for a permit (to draw-down), and they could submit to us a study that showed, for example, that there would be no impact on wells, it might by possible for the department to issue them a permit.” says Cook. "But on the basis of what's happened in the past, we’d like to deny any kind of permit, because we know there's been impacts on wells." However, Cook says a permit would be required for a limited draw-down, but could not say if a study would be necessary. "I'm not sure what the requirements are for any studies." A circuit court judge ruled Feb. 25 that the Algonquin Lake Association cannot beheld responsible for damages resulting from the 1980-81 draw-down. The lawsuit was brought by Rush Stidham. owner of Stidham Gravel Co., to recover costs allegedly incurred by the draw-down. Judge Hudson E. Deming also held that only the Department of Natural Resouces can bring about an injunction halting the association from performing future draw­ downs. Stidham put up $5,000 in personal money last December to obtain that restraining order. Groos says he won’t seek 4th school term, Fullerton to run Richard Groos says he will not seek election to a fourth four-year term on the Hastings Board of Education. His is one of two board seats up for election this year. The other belongs to longtime board member George Wibalda. Groos, who first won election to the board in 1971, says he made up his mind “a long time ago" not to go more than three terms. "I’ve been on long enough. I decided a long time ago that I was not going to serve more Benefit dinner planned for Allerding family on Sunday Sue and Steve Allerding. formerly of Hostings, cradle their infant son. Timothy, who has spent most of his life in the hospital since his birth last August. (Photo courtesy of the lon'o Sentinel Stondord A benefit dinner will be held this Sunday to raise funds to help defray the astronomical medical expenses incurred by a former Hastings couple when their baby was born prematurely. The tiny infant is the son of Sue and Steve Allerding, who now reside in Ionia. They moved to Ionia from Hastings five years ago. Steve was formerly employed at the local Clevelands’ clothing store. The couple’s son, Timothy, was bom August 8, in his 26th week of development, weighing a mere two pounds and two ounces. The baby has just recently been released from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Butterworth Hospital after a five and onehalf month stay since his birth. That hospital bill, alone, tallies up to a staggering $166,000. Most of that amount will be covered by the couple s insurances and help from the Crippled Children's fund, but there are other related expenses that have placed the Allerdings in serious financial jeopary. The Lakewood community, in conjunction with Zion Lutheran Church, is sponsoring Sunday’s roast beef dinner to raise funds to help the family with their medical expenses. The dinner will be held from 12 noon to 4 p.m at Cunningham Acres, located two and one-half miles west of Lake Odessa on M-50. ’Churches of the Lakewood Ministerial Association are joining hands ' in the fund raising project for the Allerdings. said Rev Timothy Rothfuss of the Lutheran church. Rev Ruthfuss pointed out that the couple has additional expenses for Mrs. Allerding’s hospitalization, daily trips made to the hospital, phone bills, babysitting costs for their other two children — Josh, 5, and Ab­ bie, 23-months — and other related expenses. Various community groups and churches in Ionia and Hastings have already started or are considering fund-raising efforts to come to the couple’s financial rescue. To date, more than $6,500 has been raised by various groups, said Mrs. Allerding. adding that the figure was just an estimate. ’’We've been overwhelmed with everyone’s help," said the appreciative mother. "It's really nice. Everybody’s been really great. It's surprising what people can do when they get together and make a big effort.’’ she said. One thousand dollars towards medical expenses was raised in a drawing, sponsored by Consumers Power Co. in Hastings where Steve's father. Richard, is employed. In addition, funds have been raised by a dinner at St. John's Lutheran Church, a chop suey dinner at a restaurant, a dance and a 'Sweetheart Shopping Spree” in conjunction with Ionia merchants, friends, and the Knights of Columbus. Donations towarcs the medical expenses have also come from canisters placed in businesses and from the Rosie Wohlscheid Memorial Rev. Rothfuss said. “We really can't raise too much money for this cause. The Aller­ dings could easily be making repayments for the rest of their lives...The fund-raising efforts are intended to help with these and future financial needs." Rex- Rothfuss noted that doctors have cautioned the familj that they can expect Timothy to need additional hospitalization four or five times during the first year. One return to the hospital already materialized when Timothy came down with the flu, followed by pnuemonia. The baby returned home again Tuesday. "Timmy is coming along,” Mrs. Allerding said Wednesday. She said the family is involved daily in meeting his special needs "in order to get him to grow and get him where we want him. But, hopefully he’ll be coming along a little better now." she said. Little Timothy is receiving oxygen daily at home and is on a heart and breathing monitor during the night. The monitor is equipped with an alarm that will sound if the baby fails to breathe on his own every 20seconds. With his recent release from the hospital again this week, more equipment was sent home, said Mrs. Allerding. A new machine provides for Timothy to receive intraveneous feeding throughout each night. The extra feeding is needed to help the baby's lungs develop, she said. Mrs. Allerdings parents are Elaine and Don Wellfare of Hastings Steve Allerding s parents. Vivian and Dick, also reside in Hastings. Rev. Rothfuss invites the community to participate in the fund raising event this Sunday, "either through cash donations for the dinner or by personal gifts." Persons who are unable to attend, but still wish to support this effort, may mail checks to Zion Lutheran Church, Velte Rd; Woodland. Mi. 48897 Checks should be made payable to the Allerding Family Fund, he -■aid Richard Groos than three terms. That's plenty," says Groos. Wibalda, who was appointed to the board in September, I960, announced at the Feb. 21 board meeting that “chances were pretty good” that he will seek another term. if elected, it will be Wibalda's fourth fouryear term. In 1970. he won a one-year term to the board, then won four-year terms in 1971, 1975 and 1979 Candidates have until April 11 to gather enough signatures to appear on the ballot. Twenty signatures are needed. Thus far. only one candidate has filed. Hugh Fullerton. 625 W. Green St. Fullerton, a former publisher of the Hastings Banner, was defeated in last year's election. He is currently an assistant professor of English at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, and owns four weekly newspapers in Kalamazoo and Eaton Counties. The days and times of Irving Charlton Part Eleven on Page 7 �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. March 10. 1983 — Page 2 Killed in traffic accident 3 Lakewood youths lose lives Services were held Monday for three Lakewood High students who died Friday night after the car they were travelling in to the Editor: City planning praised To the Editor: First off I would like to mention I am retired and no longer think of myself as an expert on anything. However, in the last 25 of my working years, I worked with and called on the majority of the cities in Michigan. I had a good opportunity to observe their activities and methods of solving problems. By comparison I would place Hastings at or near the top in performance and would back Hastings against any other city of like size anywhere in Michigan. When (retired) Ken Laberteaux became city engineer of Hastings, we started to see the city launch into a series of comprehensive planning of the streets, sidewalks and water and sewer, etc. Ken brought Michael Klovanich into the city workforce Many a night I joined these men in visiting other cities to meetings of the South Western Michigan Public Work Forum. Many good ideas came out of ex­ changing ideas at these meetings, such as the streets in Hastings soon started to show improvements, the sewer and water program was placed on a business basis with long range planning. The people of Hastings approved of what was happening and voted bonding for water and sewer. As I remember - these bonds are on a stipulated pay back basis. Also, as I remember the discussions at the time that the system must be properly maintained and upgraded from time to time to meet new requirements. Now, many years later, we will find homes and business places enjoying the use of these improvements. But we cannot stop now, because if we look around we can find any streets that are still serviced by two inch water mains and very small undersized sewer pipe. These people have waited patiently for their turn. It has been men­ tioned or implied there is a surplus of money­ in the water and sewer fund. The water and sewer rates are set to repay the bond money and ton continue the program to serve those who are waiting. Frankly, I look upon the $200,000 mentioned as working capital which will alternate up and down as the program progresses, and not surplus. Michael Klovanich is faithfully carrying out the programs that he inherited upon replacing Mr. Laberteaux. Also he is con­ stantly upgrading our city with long range planning of his own. I for one appreciate what he is trying to do and he has my vote of confidence. I trust he knows we are going through rough times and that he is capable of spending our money wisely. The City of Hastings is blessedwith good conscientious employees in all departments and I hope the mayor and council will cooperate with these good employees and not in any way try to destroy their efforts to do a good job for our city that we are so justly proud. Richard Rose rolled over and struck a tree in Ionia County. A fourth person is reported to be in good condition in Pennock Hospital. According to Trooper Mike Miller of the Ionia State Police post, the driver. Michael Lee MacKenzie, 17, of 8964 Jordan Lake Rd., Woodland, was travelling “at a high rate of speed’’ when he lost control of his vehicle on N. Jefferson Rd., north of Ionia. MacKenzie. a senior, was pronounced dead at the scene, along with two passengers: Ronald Eugene Simons II, 16, Route 3, Tupper Lake Rd., a junior from Lake Odessa, and Jeffrey Wayne VanAlstine, 19, 8249 W. Mount Hope, a junior from Ver­ montville. A third passenger. David Clarence Vandecar, 19. Route 2, Lake Odessa, is reported to be in good condition in Pennock Hospital. According to Trooper Miller, the MacKenzie vehicle left “yaw” marks for 228 feet, apparently out of control, before it rolled over, and struck a tree 12-Mi feet off the ground at 10:15 p.m. Friday night. Services for the three victims were held Monday at the Picktns-Koops Funeral Home Blood donors thanked To the Editor: The Barry County Red Cross wishes to thunk al! of you in our community who gave so generously of your time and yourselves. Our Blood Drive was a success with a total of 90 pints being donated. This was especially exceptional since so many of our regular donars were ill with the flu. Special thanks go to Dick Foster and Art Shepler, our 10 gallon donars who have given so faithfully over so many years. We also want to thank our other donors, Blood Drive volunteers, Hastings Mfg. Co. and its representatives Dick McLoughlin and Ed Michaels, and the Pennock Hospital Guilds for their great support. Our wonderful blood bag display was painstakingly made by the Barry County Red Cross Explorer Youth Group! Thanks also go to WBCH and the Hastings Banner for al! their publicity, and to Dr. Pryor and Hastings Ambulance for their medical standby support. It's our community pulling together that make these Blood Drives so successful. Culinda Munson. Barry County Red Cross Hastings Jeffrey VanAlstine by Steve Vedder The director of the pesticide research center at Michigan State University said, Wednesday, that it is too early to speculate on dioxin levels in the Thornapple River, but he did caution people from eating bottom feeding fish, such as carp and suckers The recent discovery of poisonous dioxins in 10 Michigan rivers has prompted concern from environmentalists, but more research is needed before state implications are fully known. Locally, the Thornapple River was not among the rivers tested in a soon-to-bereleased study. Dr. Fumio Matsumura said he has no reason to believe the sediment of the Thornapple River is dangerously con­ taminated with the dioxins. “We don't know what the level is in the Thornapple,” said Matsumura. "Making such a generalization is a little premature, a little difficult. We just can’t say.” The study, conducted by the Michigan State pesticide research center, detected dioxin in fish from 10 Michigan rivers, in­ cluding the Grand River. The Thomapple flows into the Grand River, near Grand Rapids. The levels ranged from 200 parts per trillion to 590 ppt in 200 fish samples over the last two years. Matsumura said the Michigan levels were 1,000 times lower than the magnitude of soil tested in Times Beach, Mo., where the government recently announced plans to buy up and relocate the town away from the contamination. Dioxin is a contaminant thought to be produced in the manufacturing of chemicals such as herbicides and pesticides. It has been linked to health problems such as cancer and neurological disorders in humans, as well as being lethal in tests on animals. The testing was done on carp and suckers Dioxins hove been discovered in 10 Michigan rivers. So far no data has been collected on the Thornapple River. The director for the Michigan State Pesticide Research Center says caution should be maintained, however, in taking some fish from the river. in the Michigan rivers. The study points to the use of chloronated phenols by industrial plants in Michigan as being involved in the discovery of the dioxins. Chloronated phenol is a chemical building block used to make herbicides, among other chemicals. Matsumura said, however, there isn’t enough evidence to support the theory that some state industries are to blame for the dioxin contamination. Matsumura did offer some advice to fishermen of the Thomapple River. “They’re going to have to make their own personal judgements," he said. “I wouldn't touch the bottom feeders like the suckers or carp. They’re the ones who would pick up the sediment with the dioxin from the bottom." He does stress the Michigan levels are far below the Times Beach levels. “Still, there is some safety factor involved, but we don’t want to alarm people un­ necessarily,” Matsumura said. He said further research is possible, provided the funds can be gathered. "Right now those funds have been decimated,” Matsumura said. "Analysis takes money, especially this kind of analysis. I don’t know if we can get the money, but yes, we’d like to run research on other kinds of fish.” Two-hour parking to start on some city streets on Monday Ronald Simons, Jr. Michael MacKenzie Jury finds Battle Creek man guilty of assault and battery charge on March 1 After 2% hours of deliberation, a jury found a Battle Creek man guilty on March 1 of assault and battery. Joe Marrin Lynd, 29, 9915 Q Dr., Battle Creek, stood trial on a charge of assault with intent tc commit murder. Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Allan Vanderlaan maintained that Lynd attempted to shoot his ex-girlfriend, Christine DeKubber, when he was living with her on Pifer Rd. in Delton on Dec 21. Sentencing is set for March 18, and bond for Lynd set at $1,000 cash or surety. The Police Beat: A MICROWAVE was reported stolen Monday during a burglary of the McFall Elementary School in Middleville. GAS, gas cans and a hammer were reported stolen Saturday from a garage owned by Harold Harmon, 4816 W. Hickory Rd. TIRES and rims were reported stolen Thursday, March 3, from a shed owned by Richard Spriggs, 3330 E. Jordan Rd., Freeport. TWO BOATS were reported stolen Saturday from a lot on Hickory Rd. Michigan State Police say stolen are a ten-foot, aluminum john boat, and a 14-foot, aluminum AeroCraft worth $500. charge of assault and battery is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail. Meanwhile, a June 6 trial was set Friday for Lynd on a felony charge of burning of personal property over $50. Police say Lynd attempted to set the front seat of DeKubber's car on fire on or about Jan. 17. If found guilty, he could face up to four years in prison. Delton man fined for making obscene calls A 17-year-old Delton man has been fined $80 in Barry County District Court for making obscene phone calls. Scott Allan Duncan, of Pleasant Lake Rd., Delton, was arrested by Michigan State Police Feb. 24. The arrest followed months of complaints of obscene phone calls in the Delton area. Duncan pleaded guilty in district court Feb. 28 to a charge of malicious use of a communication service to disturb peace and quiet, a misdemeanor. State police arrested Duncan after em­ ploying a "phone trap" on the telephone of a Delton woman who had been complaining of the calls, according to Sgt. Richard Zim­ merman of the Hastings team. Gregg Luedke, 20, Main St., Apt. 6, Lake Odessa, was sentenced to one year probation and fined $200 for the Jan. 23 burglary of a home on Durkee Rd. South M-43. Leudke was also sentenced to 41 days in jail, with credit for 41 days already spent in custody. WKZO reports an implied phone threat to its television transmitter and receiver, located at Gun Lake. Sheriff deputies are keeping an eye on the tower. Ian Shirreffs, 18, 7555 Moe Rd., pleaded guilty to attempted larceny from a Thor­ napple Township chicken farm Sentenced is set for March 18. A VIDEO GAME, television and stereo were reported stolen from the Robert Browning residence on Cox Rd., March 3. Browning told sheriff deputies that this is the fourth break-in of his home since October. Correction on honor roll Hastings High School honor roll 9th GRADE: Honorable Mention: 3.0 Kathy Wellman. (usps 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Volume 128. No. 10—Thursday. March 10. 1983 Subscription Rates: S10 per year in Barry County; $12 per year in adjoining counties; and * 13.50 per year elsewhere. A two-hour parking rule will go into effect Monday on three city streets, in the vicinity of the elementary and junior high schools, according to Mark Steinfort, Hastings Chief of Police. Two-hour parking will be enforced on the east side of Church St. near Central School, the south side of Grand St. and the south side of Walnut St. Steinfort says the change is necessary to prevent a traffic hazard caused by in­ dividuals stopping to pick up schoolchildren on those streets. Steinfort says that though the new signs are being installed Thursday, his depart- ment will start enforcing the new rule Monday. Prosecutor seeks anonymous tipster Prosecutor Judy Hughes said Wednesday that she is seeking more information from an anonymous letter writer who asked her to investigate a “scam". “We can't investigate without more in­ formation,” Hughes said. She said that she has already contacted an Public Opinion investigator to lode into the scam, but more information is needed to continue. Hughes said that the letter writer's identity will be protected if the person will contact her. Hughes can be reached at 918-8083. ...by Ken Reibel A longer school year? Court News: THE STATE POLICE are investigating an apparent attempted break-in of the Freeport Post Office Saturday. Troopers say window flanges were bent in an effort by th per­ petrators to gain entrance. They didn’t. Banner S.nd Form P.S. 3579 .0 P.O. Box B in Lake Odessa. Classes were cancelled all day Monday for Lakewood High School students who wished to attend. Experts uncertain whether Thornapple River contains poisonous dioxins Brush fire levels garage A garage owned by Don Borton, Tillotson Lake Rd., was levelled by flames March 3, causing $25,000 worth of damage. According to Hastings Fire Department officials, the fire started when a neighbor's brush pile which he was burning got out of control. Hastings firefighters also reported a brush fire March 3 on Schultz Rd., a March 3 grass fire at M-37 and Airport Rd., and the buring of some pine trees on state land on the west side of Peets Rd., south of M-37. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. The Question The president of the American Association of School Administrators, Llody Nielsen, said in a recently published interview that he thought the school year should be extended. According to Nielsen, an administrator for the Roseville, Minn, schools, "A longer school year would give teachers time to teach the different learning rates, as well as handle the expanding content.” Would you like to see the school year lengthened? Rita Heeringa: “I wouldn't. I think kids are in school enough, now. The time they spend in school could be used better.” Heeringa says that a lot of time is spent teaching non-academic subjects, such as physical education...“To me, sports are overemphasized.” Frank Richter: "I think kids should go to school longer because they're not learhing enough now.” He says kids in other countries , are learning more, "and if we expect to catch up with the rest of the world, the school year should be lengthened.” / Jim Blodgett: “If it's necessary, I suppose it would be alright," says Blodgett. "Though the only thing is that a lot of people plan vacations in the summer. They would have to shorten their vacation time.” Blodgett adds, though. "If the kids in the United Slates are behind other countries, then (the school year) should be updated." Kim Varney: "No. because I grew up on a farm, and it would be a little hard for farm kids...It’s nice to have the summer off...I think kids need the lime off." Cal Peters: "1 think it’s good for kids to have off during the summer...! think that nine months out of the year for school is enough. We don't want to beat the kids to death with it...I would rather see a rotation of students if you wanted to effect a more ef­ ficient use of the school facilities.” Donna Maliison: “I don't think it would hurt (the children) too much, and the mothers would like it...And I believe that the kids would be very opposed to it, and the teachers would have a lot more work on their shoulders...As far as the learning process, I think it would do our kids good.” Kathy Stahl: “The schools already have financial problems with the year that they have, so they can't extend it” Stahl says schools should improve the time spent in the present school years. “There’s Christian schools that have shorter years, yet they learn twice as much." Gloria Newton: “I don't think so. I think kids enjoy the time in the summer off...I'd just as soon have them ho me... School's important, but a lot of k'ds go to school and don't accomplish anything anyway." �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. March 10. 1983 — Page 3 This Week Featuring... Catherine Lucas Clark-Piontes announce June wedding plans Clark-McNally engagement told Nancy J. Clark and Emilio R. Piontes are pleased to announce their engagement. Nancy is a graduate of Hastings High School and Auston’s Professional Modeling of Grand Rapids and is employed at Hastings Manufacturing Co. Emilio is a graduate of Joliet High School, Joliet, Ill. and is em­ ployed as a counselor at Western Michigan Teen Challenge of Muskegon. A June wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Billy C. Clark of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Anita Carol, to Timothy Bradford McNally, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Mc­ Nally ot Grand Rapids. Carol is a 1979 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently attending Western Michigan University. Tim is a 1979 graduate of Creston High School in Grand Rapids and is also a student at Western. Both are em­ ployed by Meijer, Inc. A June 11 wedding is being planned. Cathy Lucas regularly spends time finding out what’s cooking with her Woodland neigh­ bors. Under her by-line of Catherine Lucas, she has been writing the Woodland News for the Banner since July. “I’ve enjoyed it. I get a tremendous kick out of it,” she said of her newsgathering and writing. Even though she's only been a resident of Woodland since 1979. Cathy hasn’t wasted any time getting acquainted and becoming involved in local activities. When she’s on the go, she keeps a small notebook tucked in her purse so it’s readily accessible to jot down tidbits for her column. Caihy and her husband, Jim, reside in a new home on Jordan Rd. on the Woodland farm his father originally purchased in 1917. After a career that took Jim to two other states, she says it was her husband's dream to spend his retirement years back in Woodland. The two met and married when he was working as a representative for a band saw manufacturer in her native state of California. She hails from Taft. Ca. which is located on the west side of Kern County near Bakersfield. The Lucas' moved to Georgia in 1966 and Cathy chuckles that she was "screaming and kicking” all the way at thoughts of living in Atlanta. But her husband's job transfer turned out to be a pleasant experience and tl;e family’s residence for 13 years. “I loved every minute of it, except for the schools and politics, she says of Atlanta. •‘Physically, it’s a beautiful city.” Her husband changed jobs and worked for a sawmill equipment manufacturer while in Gecrgia and continued on a part-time basis after moving to Woodland until his recent retirement. Cathy says she expected to be bored with rural life, “but it’s been just the opposite," Hastings BPwomen to hold Exchange Day Bennett-Moore engagement told Mr. and Mrs. James Randall and Mr. Monty Bennett are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Ann Bennett, to Douglas W. Moore, son of Betty Moore. Julie is a 1978 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed by the 8th District Court of Kalamazoo as an office manager. Doug is a 1977 graduate ot Hastings High School and is currently employed by Ronningen Research and Development Corp, of Kalamazoo as a CAD-CAM design technician. An April 30 wedding is being planned. Wimberly-Hahn united in marriage Ann Wimberly <rf Caledonia and Richard Hahn of Muncie, Ind. were united in marriage Dec. 10,1982 at Shire Hall, Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk, England. They are both in the US. Air Force stationed at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom. Ann was just promoted to senior airman. Her address is SRA Ann Hahn, P.O. Box 4232, APO New York 09179. Myers-Reed announce engagement plans The engagement is announced for Mickylouise Myers, daughter of Beverly Myers. 6600 Westlake Rd., Bellevue and Timothy Alan Reed, 9819 Burco Drive, Olivet, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reed, 368 N. 30th St.. Battle Creek. The bride-elect graduated from Bellevue High School and Kellogg Community College and attended Nazareth College. She is a Registered Nurse and employed at Com­ munity Hospital in Battle Creek. The groom graduated from Springfield High School and Kellogg Community College and is now attending Michigan State University, majoring in employment relations. He is a certified respiratory therapist for Perscription Air Inc. in Lansing and Community Hospital of Battle Creek. A July 9 wedding is planned at Nashville Baptist Church. The Hastings Business and Professional Women announce their first annua) Business Women’s Exchange to be held Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Community Building at the Barry County Fairgrounds in Hastings. The Exchange is designed to be a show and sale of goods and services by businesses owned or co- owned by area women. “The purpose of the Exchange is to in­ troduce women who are in business to the public; to identify women- owned businesses for inclusion in a directory; to show diverse products and services; to provide an inex­ pensive opportunity to advertise and promote, and to stimulate business ac­ tivity," said Mary Lou Gray, publicity director. The Exchange is unique in that exhibitors will be women who own or co- own businesses in the Barry County area. Invitations to participate have bt»en sent to many ares business women, however, since there is no complete listing of woman- owned or co- owned businesses, anyone who wishes to exhibit who has not already been contacted is also invited to participate. Complete information is available by contacting Ruth Hughes at 852-1978 or Sharon Kermeen at 795-3525. “The only qualification, in addition to the business being owned or co- owned by a woman, is that the business by the par­ ticipant’s source of income, a regular job, and not for those who do things for a hobby or part time," said Gray. The Exchange will provide an opportunity for participants to write orders or make direct sales, a chance to start or add to a mailing list, an introduction to other women in business, and a nice change of pace from the • orkplace. The public is cordially invited to attend the first annual Business Women’s Exchange and experience the many and varied womanowned and co- owned businesses in the area. There is no charge to the public for ad­ mission to the Community Building. she says. “I’m more involved here than any other place I've lived.” “I enjoy Michigan. I’m very surprised." and she adds that "There’s more to life than weather.” She is the current vice president of the Woodland Women’s Study Club and next year will preside as president of the organization which was organized in 1916. The club holds eight meetings per year in the village's Lions Den where programs range from reports on new books in the local library to slide presentations of foreign countries. Cathy and her husband are members of an adult group at the Kilpatrick Church. She just completed terms as president of the Woodland Food Coop which was formed •n January of 1980. She was the president of the coop when it became a storefront operation. "I’m a strong believer in natural foods," she says, noting that the food coup offers them at economical prices. Cheese, yogurt and flour are some of the items she regularly purchases there. The Lucas' produce their own honey from nine hives they have. She always helped with the honey gathering until she developed an allergic reaction to bee stings. Gardening is a hobby she pursues and at harvest time, she’s busy canning, freezing and dehydrating the home-grown products. She even dehydrated her own herbs while living in Georgia! Almost always, there’s a project in the works on Cathy’s knitting needles. Knitting afghans is a favorite pastime. She also likes to design knit patterns, like the Kermit sweater she made for a granddaughter. Son John, 20, an art major at Grand Valley State College is a big help to her in designing patterns. The Lucas' have a daughter, Terry, who is a school librarian in Georgia and is working on a doctoral degree. A son, Jim, passed away in 1975. There are two granddaughters. Cathy has had a variety of experience in writing, prior to moving to Woodland. She has written newsletters for various schools and organizations. She has completed several writing courses at Emory and Oglethorpe colleges in California. , Prior to those classes, before her children were born, she studied business at Sacramento City College and American River College, both in California. While in college, she worked for the state employees’ retirement department. Later she continued to work for the state, first as a statistical typist for the Department of Water Resources and then woriced her way up to a supervising clerk in the department of mental hygiene. Cathy has had a pacemaker since 1971, but you would never know it. She says she manages to get along just fine, especially since so much progress has been made to improve the units. She says pacemakers don’t have to be replaced as often and they no longer require daily maintainance. When pacemakers were first being used, she said, they had to be changed about once a year, but now the same pacemaker can be used for 12-20 years. what’s cookin’ by Elaine Gilbert Cofhy Lucas checks over her recipe for tomale Pie. handed down from her molher I love It because It always takes me back to my childhood." she says Spices that Cathy uses In her cooking are bought in bulk ot the local food co-op and stored In her collection'of antique jars. The /or she holds has dehydrated peppers from her garden. Cathy says an article she’d like to write sometime in the future would be on the topic of what life is like with a pacemaker. She said her only restrictions are to avoid "falling on it” which prohibits such activities as high diving, skiing, aerobic dancing, etc. “I try to exercise and watch my weight," Cathy says. When she thinks about food, thoughts of tamale pie come to mind as her favorite “I love it because it always takes me back to my childhood...it was my mother's version of a southern California dish. Everyone (there) has their own version of it," Cathy said. She describes her favorite recipe as a Mexican-style dish with a lot of protein. Cathy’s Tamale Pie recipe Ingredients for first step: 14-cup corn­ meal (yellow); 4-cup salad oil; 1-can (No.24) tomatoes; 1-teaspoon salt; 1-can whole kernai corn; 1-can pitted black olives (optional); 1-can pimentoes (optional). Cook tomatoes and cornmeal together with salad oil in saucepan for 15-minutes (be careful that it doesn't scourch); then add corn, olives and pimentoes and keep warm. Ingredients for second step: 2-medium onions; 2-buds of garlic; 14-2 lbs. ground meat; 2-green peppers, 3-leaspoons chili powder; 1-leaspoon salt; small amount of salad oil; and 1 Tablespoon paprika. Fry onions and garlic in oil. Add meat and peppers and continue frying until cooked. Drain as much fat as possible. Add chili powder, salt, and tomato-cornmeal mixture. Mix well and bake in casserole for about half and hour or until brown on top. If desired, grated cheddar or Monterey jack cheese may be sprinkled over the tamale pie during the last five minutes of baking time or when serving. (This recipe can also be made with cubed, cooked chicken, turkey, pork or roast beef). The Club. Area Births It’s a Girl Hastings 9 lbs. 74 oz.; Bradley and Connie Scott, Nashville, March 8, at 3:11 a.m., 8 lbs. 2 ozs.; Brenda and Jody McKelvey, Cloverdale, March 8 at 8:24 a m., 7 lbs. 7 oz.; Pamela Bishop, Nashville. March 9, at 4:33 a.m., 8 lbs, 84 oz. Dawn Wright, Hastings. 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Funeral services were held Monday, March 7 at 3:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Woodland. Rev. Timothy Rothfuss and Rev. Pamela Owens officiated. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Lakewood High School. Envelopes are available at Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel. Donna M. Belles HASTINGS - Mrs. Donna M. Belles, 65. of 902 W. Green St., died Wednesday. March 2, 1983 at Pennock Hospital. She was born in Banfield on Jan. 24, 1918, the daughter of Carl and Jessie (Phillips) DuBois. She lived in the Banfield and Battle Creek areas before coming to Hastings in 1972? Mrs. Belles is survived by four sons. Ed­ ward and Donald Belles of Hastings, Robert Belies of Battle Creek, and Richard Sourers of Arizona; two grandsons; her father, Carl DuBois of Banfield; her mother, Mrs. Jessie Harrison of Battle Creek; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Voss of Bellevue; and four brothers. Leland DuBois of Banfield, Rex DuBois of Athens, ahd Kenneth and Francis DuBois, both of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by her husband on July 30, 1971. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5 from the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiated. Burial was in Wilcox Cemetery. DELTON - Mr. Elwin A. Lammers. 70 died Monday, March 7 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo He was born Sep­ tember 6. 1912 in Cedar Creek, the son of John and Effie (Albertson) Lammers. He lived his entire life in the Cedar Creek area, where he owned and operated Lam­ mers Brothers Auto Repair Garage with his brother. Clare, for 31 years. He retired from the business in 1975. He served with the U.S. Army in World War II. He was a member of the Central Christian Church of Battle Creek. Mr. Lammers is survived by two sisters. Mrs. William (Marjorie) Young and Mrs. George (Joyce) Palmer, both of Kalamazoo; five brothers. Merle, Wendell and Dale, all of Battle Creek, and Clare and Duane, both of Delton; a dear friend. Cathryn Adams of Battle Creek; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1968 and by his father in 1973. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 10 at 11 a.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Mr. Donald Eckerty of the Central Christian Church of Battle Creek officiated. Burial was in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Central Christian Church. Jeffrey VanAlstine Harold E. Slocum Ronald Simons, Jr.___ VERMONTVILLE Jeffrey Wayne VanAlstine. 19. of 8249 W. Mount Hope, died Friday, March 4. 1983. He was born October 10.1963 in Lansing. Mich., the son of Gary W. \ anAlstine of Vermontville and Terry (Walman) VanAlstine of Modesto. Calif. He lived in the Sunfield area for the past seven years, moving from the Lansing area. He was employed by the Our Place Restaurant in Woodland. He attended the Lakewood schools from fifth grade. He was a senior al Lakewood High School this year. He is survived by his father and step­ mother. Gary and Sharon (Hilley) VanAlstine of Vermontville; mother. Terry VanAlstine of Modesto. Calif.; one step­ brother. Brian Cook, at home; grandparents. Mr and Mrs. Albert VanAlstine of Grand Ledge, and Mr. and Mrs. Vance Lackey of Lake Odessa; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held at the Lakewood United Methodist Church at 1 p.m. Monday. March 7. Rev. George Speas of­ ficiated. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. Grand Ledge. Memorial contributions may be made to Lakewood High Schoo). En­ velopes are available al Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. HASTINGS - Mr. Harold E. Slocum. 79. of 2816 W. Stale Rd., died Friday. March 4.1983 at his residence. He was born in Hastings on July 21. 1903, the son of Frank Lnd Callie (Benham) Slocum. He attended Gregory School and Hastings High School. He married the former Gladys A. Groat on October 27, 1923. He was a long time Hastings Township resident and farmer. He was a former Justice of the Peace, township treasurer, township clerk and also served as area Farm Labor coordinator for the State of Michigan for several years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and Hastings Moose Lodge No. 628. Mr. Slocum is survived by his wife, Gladys; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Linda Ann) Vreeland of Delton; three sons, Ed­ ward E. Slocum of Hastings, Gail V. Siocum of Albany, N.Y., and Kenneth F. Slocum of Fremont, 14 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Murphy, and two brothers, Frederic and Richard Slocum. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 7 from the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Willard H. Curtis oficiated. Burial was in Riverside Cemeterj. LAKE ODESSA - Ronald Eugene Simons, Jr., 16, of 55 W. Tupper Lake Rd., died Friday evening, March 4. 1983 He was born March 8.1966 in Muskegon. Mich., the son of Ronald E. and Lorraine (Strong) Simons. He attended junior high and high school at Lakewood schools. He was in the 11th grade and a member of the Lakewood Track Team. He is survived by his parents; two sisters, Carmen and Tressa, both at home; grand­ mothers, Celia Simons of Holton, Mich, and Mrs. Genevieve Singer of Holton. Mich.; and several aunts, uncles and co4isins. Funeral services were hel*' Monday. March 7 at 10:30 a.m. from Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Rev. James Hulett officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood High School. En­ velopes are available at the funeral home. George M. Howard ATTfc’Y I) SERIICES ...o^your clioice uni Delton Area CEDAR CREK BIBLE. Camppnund RcKid, 8 mi. S. Pastor. Brent Branham Phone 623 228 Sunday School al 10 am; Worship 11 a m ; Evening Ser­ vice at 7 p.m.; Youth meet Sunday 6 p m., Wed. Prayer Bible 7 p m. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Comer Piter and Cedar Creek Rd PaulS Howell. Pastor Phone WH 8884 Saturday Services. Sa ba th School 9»am . Worship 11 a m ; Wed 7:30 p m. Bible Sludy and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor: Elmer J Faust Op M 43 in Delion Services ■ Worship Hl 45 a m.; Sunday School 9 30-10:30; Evem.ig Service Gpm. United Meth­ odic Women every first Thursday. 7 3i> p m ; United Methodist Men every second Sunday. 7:30 a.m. INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton, laxated on M-43 in Dei ton Pastor Steve VanNaltan. Sandy Campbell. .Sunday School Director. Sunday School io a m . Family Worship and Bible Teaching 11 a m . Children's Church. 11 a.m . Evening Service 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study al7pm. Choir Practice at 7:50 p m Last Friday of every month. Family Night al 7:30 p m atihecliurch Call823-5391 MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Corner M 43 and MiJo Road. Doug Huntington Pastor. Rt No. 3. Box 3I5A Dellon. Ml. 49t>46 Phone <571-4702 Sunday School li> «» a m Worship Service 11:00. Evening Worship too pm. Wednesday Service 7:00 p m , PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH fO22l S Norm Rd Arm** from Frame ville Garage Rev Bill Blair. Paator Sun­ day School 10 a m.; Morning Wonhip 11 a m : Sunday Night 7 p m . Bible Study. Wednoday Servin* 7 p.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner officiating Phone 75B-3I49 Country Chapel uurship Hl: 15 am Sunday School 9 am.. Banfield worship I! :3oa.m COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH. Former Johnstown Town­ ship Hall. Dowling. Mark A Shnver Pastor Sunday School 10 am. Worship io 45 a m . Evening service 6 fm Wed evening praver 7 pm i-lin*ship dinner last Sunday of each month. 2 30 p.m al the church Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 Fuller St. M-79. Pastor James Shcrrian Sund.iv .Scrvico* & SundaSchool. 10 a m.. Morning Worship i'i am; Evening Services. Youth 6 p m . Evening Worship 7 p.m.; Wednesday mid week prayer 7 p.m ; Wednesday caravan program 7pm HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH Hwy M-66 10 mi.-S. of Nashville. Robert Lev Shults. Pastor Sunday • 9.45 a m . Sunday School; 10:45 a m. Worship Service. t> p.m. Young People Meeting. 7:00 p.m Evening Service; Wednesday 7-30 pm Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free counsel mg service on all problems Phone 616-758-3866 or 963-1713 OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK laicev Father Ray Allen Phone KZ3-249U Suit day Mass at 9:ooa m. PEACE UNITED'METHODIST CHURCH, at RarryviHc 4 miles W <,f Nashville on M 79 Steven Reid. Pasler Worship Service 9:15 a m . Sundav Church School and Cotfee Fellowship 10.15 a m.; United .Methodist Women 1st Tlx >day each month ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Noh.illr. Father Robert E Connm Paator A miaaion of St Roar Catholx Chunh. Harting* Saturday Maa* 630 p.m Sunday Mam»3U a.m UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashville Phone 8529719 Corner Washington and Stale Leonard F Putnam. Pastor. Services. Sundays »:45a tn Morning Worship. Hi 45a rn Fellowship; 11 a m Church School fur all ages; 6 30 p m U M Y F Jr Hi and U M Y'.F. Jvr Hi. Bible Hour all ages; Isl Wednesday 7:30 pm each month. United MethodiM Women TRINITY- GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington. Nashville Rev J G Boomer Sunday School 9 45 a.m Sunday Worship lluoam . Evening Servitv 6:uu pm; Bible Proven Wednesday. 7: uo pm. NASHVILLE BA’TLSl CHURCH. 312 Phillipa St Paata* Lxater DeGnxH. 852or 85x-VU25. Aaaiatanl Pastor Don Rome. 852-6808. Sunday Srmm Sunday School 9 45. Sunday Wurship 11 am. Sunday Evening Service 7 pm. Wednesday night Hible Study 7 p m Hu* Minutry — GdlDunRoac-wHiSfeh MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Cloverdale Rd . 5 miles south of Nash JiHe. 'x mile East of M-66 Pastor Marvin Potter. Phone ®tM«6i Sunday Services; Sunday School lo am’ Morning Services 1] am.. Evening Service 6 p.m.: Cottage Prayer meeting 7. so p m Wednesday Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN corner of Barnum Rd and M-66 Wood­ land Pastor George Speas Phone 3672741. 9:45 alm Worship; Il a.m. Sunday School; Wednesday Prayer 8 pm ; W.M A 2nd Wednesday each month. Adult C.E.. 2nd Saturday each monlh.Spm WOODGROVE PARISH. Coats Grove Rev Pamela Owens. Pastor Phone 367 X124 Church School. 9:311 a tn.; Worship Service. 10:45 am . Holy Communion first Sunday ol cadi month. Women's F'ellrrwship |in,| Thursday of each month at id-.on d m WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance HeflelI inger Phone :i67-2H6l 9 15 a in Worship Service. 10:30 a m Sunday School; 7:30 p m Wednesday UMY'F1 Welcome FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N. Woodland Rd . Lake Odessa Pastor Richard Sessink Church phone* 3674621 Pastor's nhonc 374-8938 Sundav ■ Morning Worship 10:00 a m . Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; evening service 7:90 pm Wednesday - Bible Study 7:00 p.m. STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST Wellman Rd. al E State Rd. Rev Chari™ DavrnpMt. 119 Star St.. Spang Arbor. Ml Ph. 517-750 2497 Sunday Srhml 10 a m . Worship Servin-11 a m. Mid-wwk Srevirr Wed al 6 p tn ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Velte Rd . Woodland Timothy Rothfuaa, Paator Sun­ day M-hool every Sunday at 9:15. Sunday wcrahip 1030. Coffee fellowship follow­ ing Sunday w<*r»hip on 2nd and 4th Sun­ days each month Lutheran Brotherhood meets 1st Sunday. 7:30 p m Luther I«gue meeta 2nd Sunday. 6:30 p.m. Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phil Perkins. Pastor 10 a m Sunday School; 11 a.m .Mnrning Wor­ ship. Junior Church Nurwery; 7 p m Worship Wednesday 7:30 pm Family Night Missionary ’ Society second Friday. 7pm “ntluck Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 1(H Cherry Sl Paator Itov Jerry Drummunn Phone 7655134 1001) a m Sunday S hoot. 11:00 a m. Monnne Worship. Evening Worship 7:00 pm Wednesday evening prayer mreting at Y.C.W. Club's 7.00 pm “A Grow ing Churrh For Coming Lord GALILEAN BAPTIST. Ii«lh SI. and N. Freeport Rd Phone 945-5704 10 a.m Sunday School; Ham Morning Worship. 7pm Evening Service. Wednesday • Prayer Mecting7;30p.m. HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M-50 North of Frewport al the Kenl-loma County lane Rev James Kinsey. Morning Worship 10 a m . Church School 11 a m. Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL (0 a m Morning Services. 11:15 Sunday School These are classes tot all MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. 7(B West Main Street Worship 10 a m . Sunday School 11:15 a.m ; Evening Worship 6 p.m MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTLST CHURCH. Hwy. M 37. jum norta of Middlrvilie 7H5 9726 Rev Wealey Smith. Pastor Mark J Highman. Pastor of Youth and Eduratum Sunday School 9:45 am . Morning W orship 11 a m.; Evening Service Gpm. NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 311 Russel I Sl Rev Gary Finklieincr Phone 795-7429 Sumlay Worship Service 10 a.m and 7 p.m : Wednes­ day Bible Study 7:30 p.m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M* 37 at Parmalec Road. Middleville Rev. Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 891 1585 Rev Charles Donmbos. Assis­ tant PaMor. plume 795 3466 Find Service 9am.; Church School 10:15 a m . Second Service 11:15 a.m.; Even­ ing Celebration 6 p m. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: ST. AUGUSTINE. .MIDDLEVILLE Father Dcnnnc Boylan. Pastor Phom 792-2889 Sunday .Mass II a m JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY McCALLUM CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST The Church in the Wildwood* Otu Like R<xxi Pastor Gary Brooks Morning Worship 11 B.tn., Sunday School 945 a m.. Evening Service 7 p tn.. Prayer Meeting and Youth Meeting 7 p m Thursday: Women's Mis­ sionary Association fir»l Thursday of rsch month 9 30a tn Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hastings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your Ulo. Home. Business ana Car LW. BLISS COMPANY A Gulf 4- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions” -1 IB S. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home Corner of Walnut & S. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE 6921 .Marsh Rd . 2 miles south ol Gun Like Rev Dan Johnson. Pastor Lirr. Tungate. Sunday School Supt Sundav School 9 45 a m . Church Services 11 a m . 6 pm Evening Services. Wednesday 6:30 p m S O C K 3 thru f» grades. 7 i> in Adult Prayer and Bible Study Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-5413 for pick up MARTIN REFORMED CHURCH OF' MARTIN Drive-in. walk-in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev Marvin Meetcr. Pastor Worship Ser­ vices H» a in and 7 30 p m . Sundav School II: 15a rn ST < RY IL & METHODIUS. Gun l-ike Father Detmi* Boylan. Pasinr Phone *t<2 2BW Saturday Mas* ."* p tn Sunday Mass a a m IX1STEH REFORMED I'HI'RCH Dorter Road near Pine Lake Hev John F Padgett Pastor Sundav Worship 9 30 a tn and t> p ni Sundav School II am Youth Choir meets each Monday «> 3<ip m >T I tiYNUIN OF \SslM EPISCO I’M. i III R<'ll <>F ORANGEVILLE Sunday Ma*» it .< n: (liurch ScIkmiI m .. in Family Fan liarirt in u n, Nursery to a m Midweek services a* unnuUTiced F ither Kuri Fish Vica* 664-4345 Hastings Area HASTINGS BIBLE MISSlONARi CHURCH will lr holdmg special wrvKe, Jan. 26 thru Jnn. 30 eaidi night at 750 S|>eakrr will he Rev Brad Henshaw from Goderich. Ontario Canada Hastings Area AlGttNQUIN LAKE BIBLE CbvMTI. 262T. Ainnrt Rd.. Ihck Taggart. Pastor Chureh pkwie: 9INS4H2 Sunday Scia.il 945 a m . Worship Ham. Junior Church CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1715N. Broadway Rev James llilgendorf. 36 W. Ind Hills Dr. Sunday School 9:45 a m.; Mnrning Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday ".Showers ol Blessing" WBCH 8:45-9:00 a.m . Evening Service 6:30 p m.. Wednesday MidWeek Bible Sludy. '.'oulh anti Children » Services 7 p m HASTES BIBLE MISSIONARY' CHURCH. 307. E. MarahaU Sl. Hastings Rev Marvin Sickmiller. Phone 945-5197. Services: Sundav School 10:00 a m. Morning Worship 1 1 . (Ml a rn SlHwl-ic an,l m-aninu vah-wh 7:30 p.m. Wednesday mid-week p 30 PJ® »e w‘“ ** * REVT1ML Meetings Sept. 30 thru 10 each night at 7:30 Rev. Richard Gremillton from Jasper. Ala. will be the evangelist FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings Michigan 948 tusM Sunday Services Suniiay School 9 30 a m .Morning Worship lii'45 a m . Evening Worship 6 p m Wednesday Family Night Adult Bible Sludy and Prayer 7 uo pm Sacred Sounds Rehearsal B:3ii p.m Sunday morning service broadcaal WBCH BARRY COUNTY' CHURCH OF CHRIST. Ml North Michigan J David Walker. Minister 945-2938 Sun Sen ices II) a ni . Bible Study II a.m Evening Services 6pm Wednexdav evening Bible Study 7 p m ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 8053. JeffenDO. Falhrr Robert E Conaani. Pastor Siturda-,- Ma*o 4,.'lt* p.m.. Sunday Maw< Ram and 11 an Confessions Saturday. 4:OU ■ 4.30 pm WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST. 3185 N. Broadway Rev Constance lleffcllinger. Pastor Ph 367-3961 Qiurch School 9:30; Worship Service II am . Senior MYF7 p.m.: Thursiiav evening start mg at 7 p.m Choir. U M Women: Welcome Circle third Wednesday ol month. 1 p m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway Rev David D. Garrett Phone 9482229 Parsonage. 945-3195 Church 'here a Christian experience makes you a member 9.45 a m Sunday School; 10:45 a m Worship Service. 7 p m Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m Wcdm-sday Prayer ST. M.ITTH1AS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd in Irving Sunday Morning prayer al 1030 Holy Communion al 11:0O The Rt Rev. William O. Lewia. Rertor FAITH TEMPIJi CHRISTIAN CENTER. 27-50 S Wall lake Rd <M-43. just -5 miles ■■uth of Hastings) Pastor Lirry Sihrrman. Asms-. Pastor AU.m Wekh' Sunday &-hool fir all ages ut 9 3t) a m .Morning Worship 10.80 n.m.. Ev'-ning Srrvirr 6:00 pm. TueMlay Night Prayer. Pram* and Worship Sennv 7.00 pm. Thursday Night Worship Servue 71X1 p.m “Word* of Truth" radio basuk-asl dinlv at 2 p m on WDEPFMlWi.li. HASTINGS FREE METHCMJIST CHURCH. Boltwood and East Slate Road. 945-9121 Rev Donald L. Brail. Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a m Worship Service 11:00 a.m Evening Services (JO pm Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m Wednesday EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Gimer Broadway and Center St. Fr. Shel­ don Harharh. locum Tenena Services Sunday. Mass and Chureh Schrol 10 a.m FIRST UNITED M)7THODLST CHURCH Hastings Myror. K. William. Minuter. Mua Franco, Horne. Director of Chnslian Education Sun.. March 13 ■ 930 a m. Church School. 9:30 a.m. Bauman Senes begins, 9 IO a m Adult Membership Clam. 10 30 a m Coffee Fellowship. 1030 a m Radio Broadcast. WBCH. 11 a.m Worship. “Facing a Forgiving God". 4 pin. Youth Choir. 5 30 p m Lenten Ohmrvancr. Rev. Ronald Houk. Diatnct Superintendent, speaker. 7 30 p m. Jr. 4 Sr Hi Youth Fellowship Mon . March 14 • 5:30 p m Cuba. 6 30 pm Handbell iTuur. 7pm Scout* Tues.. March 15 ■ 9.30 a m Bauman Senes. 2.15 pm Cub Dens Wed.. March Ifi - 6:45 a.m Men's Breakfast and Bible Study. 2:30 p.m. Carol Choir. 7.30 p m. Administrative Board. Thur* . March 17 • 2:30 p.m Spirit Choir. 7pm Chancel Choir. Fn . March 18-10 a.m Lediea Bible Study of H**brr» • QI 1MBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 mile* E on M-79 Slcven Reid. Pastor Sur.dny Church School lo kiu m . WorshipJwtvicc II 30a in United .Methodist Women 1st Viednesduy each month BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 am. Worship Service llam. Prayer Service Thurs­ day? p.m HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powe]) Rd H»-i| A Carver. Pastor t-h.au* 9:5.9224 Wor»hip -rv,™ 10 30 a.m . r>eitu<K wrw* 6 p n,. < Uw> tor all ages Tunday. < Miagr Prayer Meeting. HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. 904 Terry Lane. Phone 945-8884 Saturday services: Sabbath School 9:30 a m ; Worship llam Tuesday - Bible Study and Praver Meeting. 7:30pm HOPE UNITED METHODLSTCHURCH.* M-37 South at M-79 Jsck Bartholomew, pastor, phone 945-4995 Robert Fuller, choir director Sunday whedulr. 930 Fellow ship and coffee. 9 55 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship. 6:00 Youth Meet­ ings. 7:00 Evening Worship Nursery for all services. traurpretaUon iwovided to and from morning servwee Prayer meeting. 7 p.m Wednesday. HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 220 West Collax Sl. Bible Lecture 9:30 a m ; Watchtower Sludy 10:45 am. Tuesdav - Congregation Bible Study 8 pm. Thun*day - Theocratic School 7:30; Service meeting 8:30 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W Green St . Hasting! Dr. Myron K Wtllianu. Minuter Muu Frances Home. Director of Chriaton Eduatxm. Sunday. March 6 - 930 a n. Chur:h School. 9.30 a.m Membership Class fo- Adults. 10.30 a m. Coffee Fellowship. 10.30 am Radio Broadcast. WBCH. 11 a m Worship. “Fac­ ing Desuuetion*. 5 'Ml p.m. Lenten Obser­ vance. Potluck and “Lenten Tree" drama by youth Monday. March 7 ■ > 30 p.m. Cubs. 6 30 p.m Handbell Choir. 7 p m Scout*. 7 am Tnisleca. 8 p.m. Task Force. Tuesday■. arch 8 - 12 Noon Hi Nocnera. 2:15 p.m. Cub Dens. Wednesday. March 9 • 6:45 am. Men's breakfast and Bible study. 9:30 a.m. United Methodist Women's Bieakfaat, 2:30 pjn. Carol Choir. 7 p m Work Areas. 8 p m Council on Minutnea Thursday, March 10 - 2 30 p a Spirt Choir. 7 p.m. Chancel Choir HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road Pastor JT Crawmer Phone 945-2285 Sunday School 9 45 a m_. Worship 11:00 ib ; Evening Service 6 p m Wednnday Praise Gathering 7pm GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. h.-runer. Hastings Leonard Dsvm. Pastor Ph 94*2256 or 9459429 -Sunday Sunday School 9 45 a m . Worship 11 a.m . Y'outh5 p tn . Eveiang Worship 6 p m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7.15 p.n Nursery for all ser­ vice* Wednesday CY'C 6 45 p m . prayer and Hililc study 7 p a GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor. Ph 945 9414 Sunday - 8 45 Church School (all ages). 10 am Worship, ouncil nxeung after Monday ■ 7 pa Bethel Sene* Wed newlay C pm Supper. 7 pm VESPERS. Thursday - UmcWW'orship st Noon com munity senm, 4.15ChiWrrn'« Choir. 7J0 Sr Choir Saturday • 9:30 Confirmation 5. 10 am Jr Hi Choir WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W State Rd. (Old Algonquin School) Pastor Jeff Arnett, phone home. 948-2792. church 948-2549. Sunday: Sunday School 10 am. Worship 1045 a m., evening service 6:30 p.m FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Ha» tings. Michigan Willard H Curtis. Minis­ ter. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Chnsuan Ed Sun­ day. March 13 - 9:30 and 11 Worship Ser­ vice* Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9:30 Church Schoo.' Classes for all age* 10.30 Coffee Hour in the church dining room 6:30 Junior High Youth Fellowship at the church. 6:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship at the church 800 Ccruervaticm on Church Membership at the manse Monday ■ 7:30 Session meeting 7:30 Circle 6 meets at the home of Joan GreenGeld Wednesday • 9:30 Women's Aawc. Meeting in the church dining room. Coffee Time begins at 9:30 Guest speaker is Cathy Veasecrhia. chaplain at the Barry County Media) Care Facility She will hr apeaking on the “Barry County Hospice Program" 11 am Women's Assoc Board meeting following the program Bring a sack lunch. 7 30 Chance! Choir practice Thursday 12 Lenten lamchron - Worship at Grace Lutheran Church. 2J0 Jr. High Church Membership Clam 6 30 Kirk Choir peso tire 6 30 Cub Scout Pinewood Derby in Memonat Hall Saturday - Sr. High Fellow ship Retreat VIHt h jil REVIVAL ( IR R< II (FU|| <***-|» ll 1,1-'* Churlinn Cent, i |(<| Sunday nH.niing x-rym*. pr.ii*»-and livmii- III :U> am. F.irmm: ■erviisw. i-vaiigrlarlir. 7 :itl pm. Sumby Ynulli Minting litxi pm. WaiiM-wLn Kild,- Study ami Pnivet 51,-vlmu .it 7 III n hi REORGANIZED CHURCH OF' JBiUS CHRLST OF LATTER HAY SAINTS. S Jefferson at Walnut Kenneth Colburn. Pastor Home 698-8567. Sunday School 10 am. Worship 11 a m THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Note). 12223 Chief Noonday Rd.. Gun I^ke area Thursday night Bible study 7 p m 795- Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Veeder Road. I Mile South ol M-50 between Darby and Nash Roads Pastor. Bill Stevens Phone 683-2315 IQ a.m. Sunday School; II a.m. Morning Worhsip. 7 o'clock Sundav evening wonthip. 7:30 p m. Wednewfay Prayer Service LAKEWOOD BAPTLST. Pastor Daryl Kauffman. .167-4555 Aero** from the high school. 7180 Velte Rd., M-50. Sunday School 10.00 a.m ; Worship Service 11:00 a m Evening Service 6.30 p m; Wjdnraday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p m LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST Hwy. M-50. W mile W of M-66, Lake Odeeaa Rev. James Hulett. Pastor Worship 8:30 and 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. cniniii i-axe <>nessa tamer Donald Weber. Administrator 374H274 or 374-7405. Saturday .Mass 5:30 rn . Sunday Matses 8 and 10. CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner ol 1st Yind 2nd Ave.. Lake Odessa Pastor George Speas Phone 374-'756. Sunday Morning Worship Service II 00 a m. Sunday School - 10 00 a.m Evening Service 7 30 pm Wednesday Eve • Prayer Meeting-7:30 p.m. PLEASANT VALLEY' UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRLST. M 50 at Hell Rd Rev Don Palmer 10 a m Worship Ser­ vice; llam Sunday School. 6 30 Evening Service; 7.30 Wednesday Prayer Service - Don’t Envy Other People 2re you envious of someone you know, or perhaps a public figure or TV personality? Of course, some people do seem to get all the "breaks," but you may never know of all the hard work and sacrifice that led up to them. Luck alone is seldom enough NORTH IRVING WESLFIYAN CHURCH, enrner of Mob, bool and Wing Rd* Pastor Mark Wadr.5f>|9 Burhlrr Rd 76.5 8287 Sunday School lo a.m. Worship II jLito. Evi-rung Servy-r 7 p m . Prayvr Scrviiv’ WrdmwLty 7pm Nurwrv provided for all •mire* to sustain a position of success; there must be some talent and perseverance to back it up, or it will be very short-lived. We all have different assets and abilities, so both common sense and your t. li.WlNi.s i HldSilAN CHI Ki II HU Ale Minister Sr.itt Dm- Gerrit Nordhof CASCADE - Mr. Gerrit Nordhof, 84, a longtime farmer of the Cascade-Alto area, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 2, 1983. Mr. Gerrit is survived by his wife, Edith Nordhof; their children, Eva and Arthur Martinez of Cascade, Eileen and Fred Bush of Middleville, Eugene at home; five grandchildren; three great - grandsons; and a brother, Richard Nordhof of Ada. Funeral services were held Friday, March 2 at 1 p. m. from the Roetman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia. Interment was in Cascade Cemetery. Edwin C. Drumhiller___ SHELBYVILLE - Mr. Edwin C. Drumhiller, 926 124th Ave., died March 3, 1983 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born April 7,1956 in Hastings, Mich. He was a graduate of Delton High School. He was employed by Checker Motors. Mr. Drumhiller is survived by his wife, Laura; his mother and stepfather, Darlene and Robert Harper of Gun Lake; his father and stepmother, Charles and Estelle Drumhiller of Battle Creek; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kolb of Gun Lake; an aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Drumhiller of Tekonsha, Mich. ; and many cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 5 at 1 p.m. from the Marshall-Gren Chapel, Plainwell. Pastor Dan Bowman officiated. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Paul A.Tubbs HASTINGS - Mr. Paul A. Tubbs, 77, of 3750 Tanner Lake Rd., died Wednesday evenings, March 9 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapid§. Funeral services are pending at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. W4XJDBUKY UNITED BRETHREN, just off M (Mi N of M-50, in Village of Woodbury. Putor Dimim* Weller Phune :i74-72Til Worship wrvire 9.30 am ; Sunday School 10.45 am.. Youth Fellow­ ship Wednesday 7 p m . Bihle Study and Prayer Service Wednesday 7pm CHURCH <>F JESUS CHRLST LATTER-DAY SAINTS .Meeting ut 5o2 E Bond Sundav Sacraineni meeting 9 txi a m . Sunday School In ixi .i in Branch President David Mc-Moniglc Phone 169B W49 or 9454154 FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 5112 E*»« Grand St Mark J Highman, Pactor Ph 9182828. Sundav S-buul. Ill a m . morning worship and children* church, 11 am youl luneetings. 5 pm.. evening worahip. 6 p m Thursday Prayer meeting 7 pm. Thur*d.iy teen • Li«*e* and Primary Adven­ ture* 7 p rn Nuraery provided for all *crvice* We Weil ume all' ALTO - Mr. George M. Howard, 80, a lifelong farmer in the Alto area, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 1983. Mr. Howard is survived by his wife, Lenore M. Howard; five sons, James W. and Sally Howard of Detroit, William J. and Joan Howard of Alto, Dr. Thomas F. and Frances Howard of Grand Ledge, G. Joseph and Bonnie Howard of Alabama, and Raymond E. and Nancy Howard of Farmington Hills; 15 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Raymond (Ann) Borgerson of Lowell; one.brother, Leo Howard of Ionia; and one sister-in-law, Mr. James (Dorothy) Howard of Southgate, Mich. The funeral Mass was Saturday, March 5 at 11 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church of Caledonia. Rev. Fr. Donald Heydens as Celebrant. Interment was in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Arrangements were by Roetman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia. House of Worship will advise you to stop wasting your time envying others and start developing your own potential, whether you are aiming for an audi­ ence of millions or just one special person. Learn through your faith that God made us all individ­ uals, with possibilities that will extend as far as we want them to go; so start thinking of the people you have envied, not as enemies, but as examples to follow. Duane R. Bush BATTLE CREEK - Mr. Duane R. Bush, 51, formerly of Leighton Township, Wayland, died Tuesday morning, March 3, 1983’at his home. He was born Jan. 27,1932 in Leighton Township of Allegan County, the son of Silas and Sarah Ruth (Irons) Bush. He married Verna M. Smith on Aug. 12 1961. He was employed as an apprentice jour­ neyman electrician. Mr. Bush is survived by his wife, Verna; five sons, Timothy M., Jonathan P., Alan L., Michael D., and Karl S., all of Battle Creektwo brothers, Colonel W. Bush and Walter E. Bush, both of Wayland; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 11 at 1 p.m. from the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville, with Rev. James L. Young and Rev. Charles L. Sparks of­ ficiating. Burial will be in Hooker Cemetery, Wayland. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. CarlC. Thrun Carl C. Thrun. 64, of 7111 Vermontville Highway, Vermontville, an active citizen of his community, died Sunday at St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee, Wis , where he had undergone heart surgery last month. He had been ill several months. Carl was bom January 17, 1919, in Ver­ montville and was a lifelong resident there. His parents were Frank and Hattie May (Martin) Thrun. He retired in June 1981 after 13 years with the Maple Valley School district. At the time of his retirement he was head of the maintenance department. Prior to that he had worked as a custodian and a bus driver. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific area with the 32nd Division. He was a member of the Vermontville First Congregational Church, and had served on the church board. He was a member and past president and secretary of the Vermontville Lions Club; a member of the Childs- Demaray American Legion Post 222; a member and past president of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association; a member of the Eaton County Educational employees Association; and a member of the Eaton County Farm Bureau. He is survived by his wife, the former Jan Figg, who he married January 1,1945; a son, David, of Nashville; two daughters, Mrs. Karen Welcher of Hastings and Mrs. Kathy McCloud of Charlotte; four grandchildren; one brother, Lawrence of Vermontville; and one sister, Mrs. Grace Shirley of Hastings. Services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at First Congregation Church in Vermontville with Rev. David Schreuder officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Vogt Funeral Home, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Fund. Emil J. Lipka CALEDONIA - Mr. Emil J. Lipka, 88, formerly of Peru, Ill., passed away Tuesday > evening, March 1, 1983. Mr. Lipka is survived by his wife, Alma; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Robert (Anna) Mae Evans, with whom they made their home; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Marcii 3 at 11 a.m. from the Roetman ^unera. Chapel of Caledonia. Rev. Wayne Kiel of the Peace Reformed Church of­ ficiated. Interment was in Peru City Cemetery. Presbyterian women to hold breakfast The Presbyterian Women’s Association will hold a breakfast meeting at 9:30 a.m. on March 16 in the church dining room. Cathy Vessecchia of Nashville will present information on Hospice, a plan for the care of the terminally ill. Mrs. Vessecchia is employed at Nashville Baptist Church, with specific responsibilities for the Ladies’ Ministry, and is a chaplain at Pennock Hospital and the Barry County Medical Care Facility. She was raised in Sunfield, attending Liberty Baptist Bible College in Lynchburg, Vir., she has participated in the clinical pastoral education program at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Lake Odessa bowlers plan 35th anniversary The Lake Odessa Womens Bowling Association will be celebrating its 35th year of Sanctioned Bowling at Lakeview Lanes. A potluck supper is planned for March 23 at 7 p.m. in the V.F.W. Hall on Tupper Lake Street in Lake Odessa. Please hring your own table service.Coffee will be furnished. Door prizes and an evening of entertainment is planned. Prize money from this year’s city tour­ nament will be given out at this banquet. A special invitation is extended to retired bowlers of the Women's Bowling Association of Lakeview Lanes. Presbyterian women will welcome visitors to hear this informative talk and to join im Christian fellowship. Woodland student wins essay contest Doug Pennington, an eighth grade student at Woodland Junior High School in Woodland, has been named a local winner in the 14th annual "America & Me Essay Contest", sponsored by Farm Bureau In­ surance Group. Doug will receive an award certificate for the achievement, and Doug's name will be engraved on a plaque for permanent display in the school. Doug's essay now advances to the state level competition, from which the top ten essays in Michigan will be selected. The top ten statewide winners, who will be announced in March, will receive plaques and U.S. savings bonds raning in value from $200 to $1,000, totaling $4,000 in prizes for the top ten essayists In addition, the top ten winners will be honored at a banquet in Lansing and a meeting with Michigan's top governmental leaders. A team of finalist judges that will include Michigan political leaders and other dignitaries will determine the top statewide winners. �I The Hastings Banner. Thursday. March 10. 1983 — Poae 5 Woodland News Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Flessner returned last week from a two-month trip west. They left home on Jan. 7. driving the new car their daughter, Susan, had purchased while she was home for Christmas. They attended the United States Farm Bureau Convention in Dallas, Tex. for three days and while they were there, they saw all the Dallas sights, including Southfork. From Dallas, they went to Tuscon, Ariz. where they visited with Joyce’s sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Bill McMahon, for three weeks. From Tuscon, the Flessners went to southern California and spent a few days with Harold and Nell Stannard in Cathedral City near Palm Springs. While they were in Palm Springs, they saw Buddy Rogers (Mary Pickford’s husband) in a restaurant. LeRoy and Joyce arrived at the home of their daughter, Susan, early in February and spent the entire month of February with her. Susan lives at Dublin, Calif., which is in the Oakland area. They saw some of the terrible mud slides that occured in California during the record February rains, and they shor­ tened their trip to Lake Tahoe because of heavy rains and the danger of slides in the mountains. As they were returning to the Oakland area from Tahoe, the California Highway Patrol closed the highway up into the mountains because of the heavy rains and the danger of mud and rock slides. Joyce said the cars were packed solid on the three east-bound lanes of the highway for miles and miles with nowhere to go. They were glad to be heading west. Last Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. Fl?ssner left the new car with Susan and flew to Grand Rapids where son Bob met them. Jim Lucas attended a surprise birthday party for his cousin, Evelyn Lucas Thomp­ son of l^ake Odessa, on Sunday. March 6. The party was held at the home of her son, Vernon, at his home near Grand Ledge. Mrs. Thompson was completely surprised. The party was planned and hostessed by her by Catherine Lucas granddaughters. Kathy Carpenter and of a growth from his back and neck. The Denise Clay Five of Mrs. Thompsons surgeon hopes to be able to freeze the children were at the party with their spouses. growth, rather than risk general surgery as They were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Thompson. Emil will soon be B8 years old. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Neff, and Mr. and Mrs. The March blood pressure screening clinic Gerry Thompson, all of Grand Ledge, Mr. will be held at the Woodland Elementary and Mrs. David Thompson of Sunfield, and School on Monday, March 14, from 3:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Thompson of Eaton to 5 p m. This blood pressure clinic is held Rapids. Many of Evelyn’s grandchildren and monthly on the second Monday during the great-grandchildren were at the party, in­ school year by the Community Education cluding grandson Ronald Thompson with his Department of Lakewood High School wife and children from Sanduski. Mich. System. Special guests were Florence Baughman of A roast beef dinner will be held at Cun­ Sunfield and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Shull from ningham Acres on Sunday. March 13 from 12 Lansing. A lavish potluck meal was served noon to 4 p.m. for the benefit of the Steve and everyone enjoyed the afternoon of Allerding family. The cash donations family fun. received will be matched by a grant from Aid Rev. Pamela Owens returned Saturday Association for Lutherans. These gifts are from a two-week Ministers-in-Residence then to be presented to Steve and Sue Program of continuing education at Van­ Allerding to help defray the astronomical derbilt University Divinity School in Nash­ medical expenses and related costs for their ville, Tenn. Rev. Owens did her un­ son, Timothy Jon. dergraduate work at Vanderbilt, graduating Timothy was born prematurely and spent in 1969, and she says that she really enjoyed five and a half months at the neonatal care being there again. The Minister-inunit at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Residence Program is an intensive training Rapids. The Crippled Children’s Society has workshop with one professor working ex­ covered the major costs of las care and clusively with one mir’ster at a time. The treatment, but related expenses have placed Woodgrove pastor stayed with old friends the Allerdings in serious financial jeopardy. while she was ic Nashville. Timothy recently spent a few days back at The Luther League of Zion Lutheran Butterworth for treatment of a lung con­ Church is planning a retreat for Friday and dition. *1 he doctors had indicated before his Saturday, March 11 and 12. The guest homecoming that this first year would mean speaker for the two days will be Pastor Reed a number of returns to the hospital. Schreer, associate pastor at University Zion Lutheran Church will be a distribution Lutheran Church, East Lansing. site for Barry County residents who qualify Mr. and Mrs. Kay Moore of Carlton Center for cheese ftom the United States Dept, of Road took a Sunday morning drive with her Agriculture. Thirty cases have been ordered brother. Louis Sweet, from Lansing. They and will be available for low income went to Edmore, where they met another . families. The cheese will be distributed on brother. Robert Sweet, and his wife, Betty, Wednesday, March 16from9a.m. to5 p.m. If from Mt. Pleasant. The five of them then there is any left over, it will be retained for enjoyed a Sunday brunch at Timothy’s the Food Pantry at Zion that is being run by restaurant in Edmore. the Lakewood Coalition Against Hunger. The Emil Baitinger entered Pennock Hospital cheese will have a storage life of three or on Monday for tests and the possible removal four months. Aud’s ^ Antics J Column dedicated to husband I dedicate this week’s column to my longsuffering husband on his birthday. 1 give him my appreciation and admiration for the long, losing hours he spends refinishing my an­ tique furniture acquisitions: To refinish or not to refinish? That is the question many of us ask our­ selves concerning antique furniture pieces in our homes. Of course, the obvious answer is yes! It is a must for quality pieces to be brought to their most beautiful condition. Refinishing is also the only way for less desirable furniture pieces to be brought from ugly larva to beautiful butterflies. Refinishing represents hundreds of dollars difference in the monetary worth of antique furniture. Once upon a time, every ‘•antique” piece as we know it today, was a beautifully finished work of art by a master craftsman. A well made piece of antique furniture is mute testimony to this fact. The deep cravings and turnings; beautifully executed, intricate fretwork designs and many hours of hand-rubbing and polishing were combined to create excellence in the work of the ar­ tisan of a century ago. Many of these antique pieces are literally one of a kind since oftimes each worker created and built his own design, giving it his own personal hallmark of quality and worksmanship. When he left a particular company, he took along with him the designs or patterns he invented. Thus, famous names such as Belter, Phyfe, Sheraton, Chip­ pendale, and Adam emerged and became household words. Furniture designed by these artisans is much sought after. To allow or permit an antique of quality to fall victim to the ravages of time and misuse, without tender loving care, is a non-forgiving act to a true lover of the fine arts. Two people can view the same piece of antique fumiure in totally different ways. One person looks and only sees the damage done by the ravages of time — loose or missing veneer, blistered varnish from heat or moisture exposure, shallow gouges, and sticky, dark lacquer finish which hides the wood graining. His primary consideration is the monetary gain in buying for resale. He doesn't see the hidden beauty which lies within his grasp. He only knows the many long, tedious hours of labor it would take to refinish it. therefore depriving himself of the personal satisfaction of bringing it back to its once beautiful state. He mentally gives it up as a lost cause. The other person, looking at the same antique piece, sees not only with his eyes, but with his heart. He understands that the once lovely antique is still beautiful. He admires its graceful lines and knows that underneatn the blistered surface lies a treasure just waiting to be brought back to life once again. He forms an attachment to it and is sad­ dened by its present state of disrepair. He handles the old dry and brittle wood as he would a tender flower — careful not to crush it to total oblivion as he transports it home. He feels the pride of the master craftsman who first molded it from timber, and men­ tally promises to make it live again. A true love for antiques cannot be taught, nor learned from books. One must almost have a sixth-sense to fully appreciate the smell and beautj of the wood alone. He touches and feels the old treasure s attrocities of time, and marvels that it still survives. An antique refinisher must love his work, and work from his love of knowing that, with his own two hands, he has the ability to give new life and beauty to it. He doesn't really mind or count the many hours of repairing, stripping, treating the wood, staining, and applying the finishing touches. He puts a million dollars worth of love and pride in his work. He knows he can never acquire monetary riches to match the joy of putting a part of himself into every piece. He is, in every sense of the word, an artist in his own right. Of course, no one can make a “silk purse uut of a sow’s ear" The antique piece to be refinished must have its original lines. It must nol have been altered to serve a pur­ pose for which it was never intended. For example; a round oak dining table with the center pedestal cut and shortened to make a coffee table, has no antique value as the original full-sized table would have. Even if the wood is still in good condition, it is devaluated as an antique because of the alteration; an old wooden icebox made into a bar shares the same sad story; an old primitive pine dry-sink altered to make a planter is another example of bad judgement. Many pieces of antique furniture can serve a duel purpose in our homes, without alteration. In this way, we can enjoy the best of both eras, in decorating as well a ■ holding its antique value. A beautifully refinished piece of antique furniture is worth at least triple its value, as opposed to a piece in time-worn condition. Social ills concern Lakewood parents A small group of concerned parents and public officials met Feb. 25. voicing their concerns on social problems affecting the Lakewood community. Among their con­ cerns were the abuse of drugs and alcohol by youth and adults, peer pressure, local laws and their enforcement, and “what” they, as a group, should do. Present, also, was John Balaski, well known in Ionia and Montcalm Counties for his assistance in setting up substance abuse clinics and conducting students talk- groups, such as the one at Lakewood High School. “His experience will be a welcome help to the group,” organizers said. The group will meet again on Friday, March 18, at noon in the Page Building in Lake Odessa. Some students will be speaking to the group about the problem as they see it. Anyone interested in the substance abuse problem in the Lakewood area is welcome. There will be a light luncheon provided at the meeting to encourage working people to come during their lunch hour. EDC rescheduled Carl Antrup, a resident of the Barry Medical Facility, sports a smile and a snappy Chinese hot during the New Year celebration. Open meeting at Hastings chamber Nearly everyone has questions concerning equalization and the tax assessing process. On Tuesday. March 15. Barry County Equalization Director John Ainslie will be the guest speaker at the monthly “open meeting”, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. The meetings, which are held at noon, following lunch at the Hastings Elks Club, are open to the public. Ainslie will explain the complicated equalization procedures that are mandated by the state and will be joined by Hastings City Assessor Mike Payne for a period of questions and answers following his presentation. For the Best Prices...on Quality Offset Printing... Contact: J-Ad Graphics Publishers of The Hastings Banner The Modings Reminder Maple Valley News (ond o'S«» or»a publi<alx>n«) Hastings Knights of Columbus plan to help mentally retarded The eighth annual fund drive to assist the mentally retarded persons, locally and in Michigan, will be conducted by the Hastings area Knights of Columbus on March 25, 26, and 27, James Metzger, council Grand Knight, announced. Facility rings in Chinese New Year Staff members ond residents of the Barry County Medical Care facility joined a billion Chinese Tuesday be celebrating the Chinese New Year — the ’Year of the Pig' — with Chinese food and bright costumes. Pictured are (front row, from '.eft) Leone Wood. Margaret Demand; second row, from left, Alma Howard. Liz Cronwell. Deb Reid, Sue Jackson; third row. from left. Down Smith, Judy Kulikowski, and Pearl Ripley. Hastings ’38 grads sought for reunion •‘Last year, statewide, the Knights of Columbus collected $703,200 in the three day weekend drive,” said Metzger. Locally $1,700 was collected and donated to the Barry County Social Services Dept, for retarded adult foster care, the Barp' Intermediate School District for the Special Olympics and E.M.I. classroom supplies, anddo the Barry County Retarded Citizens Association. Under the program, which is carried out in most of the 250 K.C. councils in Michigan, people are asked to donate money to the mentallj etarded and are giver, a Tootsie Roll candy in appreciation of the gift. “Eighty percent of the net income from the donations is retained by the local council for distribution to area groups and agencies,” Metzger said. “The rest is forwarded to the state council of the Knights of Columbus to meet expenses of the program and to make donations in behalf of all the 70,000 Knights of Michigan.” A principal beneficiary of state council funds is the Michigan Association for the Mentally Retarded Citizens. Other gifts also are given to organizations assisting the mentally retarded. Citizens will be able to recognize the Knights and their helpers during the drive by their bright yellow aprons emblazoned with “K of C Help the Mentally Retarded”. The Hastings High School class of 1938 is looking for several addresses of graduates for its 45th reunion. They are: Charles Barnes, Everett Severance, Robert Bronson, Thomas Stephens, Jean Cadwallader, Russell Donovan, Neva June Warner, Harold Finkbeiner, Russell Tazelaar, Violet Gordon, Marcelline Weaver, Marcene Kinnie, Winifred Davis, Glendora Miller, and Elred Preuss. If you know of an address, call Ruth Beadle at 945-9687 or LeNora Kenfield at 945-3076, Margaret O'Laughlin at 948-2427 or Anna Mae Kenfield at 945-4109. What’s happening? If you see news in the making, call the BANNER, and let us know... 948-8051 Give us a call at... (616)945-9554 In Hastings Fullerton Running For Hastings Board Hugh Fullerton, former publisher of the Hastings Banner, is running for Hastings school board this year. Since he ran a very close third in a 9-peraon field last year, many have urged him to run again. You know Hugh for his honest, thorough coverage of schools in the Banner. You know he’ll bring this same honesty and insight to the school board. Now a college professor, Hugh has a deep knowledge of this community and of education. He wants to see this school system get moving again. Hugh would like to serve with George Wibalda, who is up for re-election. George listens to the people and has proven himself an outstanding board member. Want to help? Cail Hugh at 945-3345, ir drop him a note at 625 W. Green St., Hastings., Hastings. “You know where he standsl” W. by Fulfartou far Sriwel tart, P.O. Bo U. ifaatlaga, Ml 4MM H astings 136 L State Street IS avings & Hoan "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" Hostings, Michigan Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! “TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: • Statement Savings 1. 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March 10. 1 %3 Page 6 LEGAL NOTICES Rhoades McKee & Boer One Waters Building Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of mortgage made by Frank H. Cole and Barbara M. Cole, as his wife and in her own right, mortgagors, to the Federal land Bank of St. Paul, mortgagee, dated September 27. 1979. recorded on October 9 1979 in Liber 243. Page 398. Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such detach the undersigned elects to declare the entire amount of said mort­ gage due ond payable forthwith. At the dole of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest ond advances -»n said mortgage >he sum of Two Hundred TwentyThree Thousand Fifteen and 86'100 Dollars (223.015.86). No suit or proceedings at low have been instituted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mode and provided, and to pay such amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and ex­ penses. including the attorney fee allowed by law. said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, on Thurs­ day. March 17. 1983 ot 2:00 p.m., afternoon local time. The premises covered by said mort­ gage is situated in the County of Barry. State of Michigan, and is described as follows, to wit: W'4SE*4, EXCEPT the East 20 rods of the North 24 rods there­ of; The South 70 acres of the SW’4; EXCEPT the South 258 feet of the North 772 feet of the West 210 feet thereof: all in Sec. 26: That part of the N*4. Sec. 35 lying East ond North of a line beginning at the Northwest cor­ ner thereof, thence East 45 rods, thence South 120 rods, thence East 54 rods, thence South to the section centerline. EXCEPTING therefrom, however, the North 1,340 feel of the East 388 feet thereof, ond also EXCEPT therefrom a parcel of land 12 rods by 12 rods abut­ ting on Strickland Rood. Ihe West line of which is 35 rods East of the North ond South section centerline; Also EXCEPT therefrom lhe West 653 feet of the East 733 feet of the South 380 feet of the NW Sec . 35; All in TIN. R8W. Subject to existing highways, easements ond rights ol way of record. The above described premises contain 349 acres, more or less. Mortgagor (Debtor) hereby fur­ ther grants to Mortgagee (Secured Party) a security interest, os security for the pay­ ment of all indebtedness of the Mortgagor (Debtor) to Mortgagee (Secured Party) in certain p'operty generally des­ cribed as: all cattle handling systems. manure handling systems feed storage and handling systems, milking sys­ tems. milk storing ond handling systems, cleaning systems and water systems, together with replacements, additions ond similar equipment hereafter ac­ quired, located on the SW’4 NE’4, Sec. 35. TIN. R8W Barry County. State of Michigan. This security interest is being given pursuant to the Michigan Uniform Cominercia* Code to secure the above described items. In case ol default, the Mortgagee (Secured Party) shall have all remedies as provided under said code and under the other terms ond conditions of this mortgagee, and may proceed upon any security iiened to it. either concurrently or separately, in any manner it may elect. This instrument is Io be filed in the Real Estate records. Pursuant to public oct 104. public acts of 1971. os amended, the reGemption period shall be twelve months from the date of the foreclosure sale, as deter­ mined under Section 3240 of said act. being MSA 27A.3240(6). Dated: Feb. 9. 1983 RHOADES. McKEE & BOER By David Blois Business Address: One Water- Building Grand Rapids. Ml. 49503 Telephone: 6)6-459-4527 3-10 Property at 11480 South Bed­ ford Road Dowling. Michigan. WHEREAS, default has been made in the conditions of the mortgage doted March 20. 1980. executed by JACK L. McCARTY ond LINDA McCARTY. husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to UNITED STATES LUMBER COM PANY, a Michigan Corporation, os Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the Office o* the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on March 25 1980, in Liber 244 on page 977 said mortgage being that of a purchasers' interest in that cer tain second land contract dated April 12, 1977. a memorandum of said second land contract which was recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on January 7. 1982. in Liber 404 on page 34, said second land con­ tract executed by Thaddous Stampfler ond Geraldine Stampfler. husband ond wife, as Vendors, and by Jock L. McCarty and Linda McCarty, husband and wife, as Purchas­ ers, said land contract which is in turn subject to lhe vendor's interest in that certain first land contract doted April 1. 1976. said vendor's interest which was assigned to Inez L. McCarty by assignment from decedent's estate doled April 29. 1982. recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 405 on page 344. said first land con­ tract which was executed by Harvey F. McCarty, as Vendor, and Thaddeus Stampfler and Geraldine Stampfler, husband and wife, as purchasers. The amount claimed due on the date hereof is the sum of $18,546.04. NOTICE IS THEREFORE. GIVEN that pursuant to statute and the provisions of said mortgage, said mortgage will be foreclosed .by sale of the premises des­ cribed therein, at public auction, hold at the Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court in the County, on Thursday, March 17. 1983. at 1:00 p.m. The length of the redemption period after sale will be six months. The premises which will be sold are situated in the Town­ ship of Johnstown. County of Barry. State of Michigan, ond described as follows: Port of the Northwest one-quar­ ter of Section 9. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, lying West of M37, described as commencing where M-37 intersects the East ond West *4 line of sotd Section 9 for a place of beginning, thence Northerly along M-37 950 feet, thence West 1700 feet, thence South 950 f>et to lhe '4 line, thence East on the *4 line 1700 feet, more or less, to the ploce of beginning, including riparian rights on Mud Lake. Dated: February 17. 1983 United States Lumber Company. Mortgagee 401 Hamblin Avenue Battle Creak, M chigan 49017 Thomas R. Blalsing Attorney for Mortgagee 707 Michigan National Bank Bldg. Battle Creek. Ml. 49017 (3-10) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 18.737 In the matter of the change of name of JUDITH LEE IZZARD. Social Security No. 386-42-5101. TAKE NOTICE: On March 28. 1983 at 9:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate a hearing will be held on the Petition for lhe change of name of JUDITH LEE IZZARD io JUDITH LEE CAMP­ BELL. March 7. 1983 Judith Lee Izzard. 8332 Wertmon Rd.. Delton. Ml 49046 1-623-8448. RICHARD H. SHAW (P20304) 215 South Church Street. Hastings Ml 49058 616'945-3495 3-10 * NOTICE * of Board of Review HASTINGS TOWNSHIP LOCATION, CHARLTON PARK MUSEUM HOURS: From 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch dates, NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made the 15th day of Sept­ ember 1978. by Craig E Goy and Rosa S. Goy. husband and wife; as mortgagors, to the United Stales of America, as mortgagee, ond recorded on September 15. 1978, in the Office ol the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Liber 238 of mortgages on pages 196-199 on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dale of this Notice Twenty One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty One ond 08/100 Dollars ($21,951.08) principal and One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Two ond 24/100 Dollars ($1,252.24) interest: no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been insti­ tuted to recover the deb*, or any port of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in said mort­ gage having become operative by reason of such default: NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on March 24. 1983. at 10 o'clock in the forenooi at the east door of the Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will bo offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amounts due ond unoaid upon said mortgage, together with the legal costs ond charges of sale provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands ond premises in said mortgage men­ tioned and described. a> follows, to-wit: That property located in Barry County in the State of Michian. Lot 39 of Supervisor's Plat of the Village of Priarieville, according to lhe recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on page 74. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan. (described as follows:) Commencing of a point 46 links West and 30 chains Bl links South ol the ’4 post on the North boundary of Section 2. Town I North. Range 10 West, thence East 3 chains 75 links, thence South 2 rods 16*4 links, thence West 3 chains 75 links, thence North 2 icds 16*4 links to the place of beginning, containing 25 1/100 of an acre, and being approximately the North *4 of Lot number 39 of the Supervisor's Plai of the Village of Prairieville, as recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry Proiiieville Township. The redemption period will be six months from the foreclosure sale. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid at the foreclosure sale plus 8*4% interest and any unpaid encumbrances on the property from dote of sole. Dated Feb­ ruary 10. 1983. Edward A. Hoffman. Regional Attorney. United States Department ot Agriculture. Room 2920, 230 South Dearborn Street. Chicago. Illinois 60604. Attorney for Mortgagee. For additional information please contact UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through Farmers Home Administration. Room 209. 1405 South Harrison Road. East Lansing. Michigan 48823. Mortgagee. 3-3 STATE OF MICHIGAN THE DISTRICT COURT 56-1 JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER FILE NO. CC824-0947 HASTINGS AIRPORT COMMISSION. PLAINTIFF VS. DAVID E. STITES. ERNEST NEAL AKA ART NEAL. 1-1947 Stinson. 108-FAA. Reg.-N187C. DEFENDANTS At a session of said Court held in the 56-1 Judicial District Court. City of Hastings, County of Barry. State of Michigan, on the day of February. 1983. PRESENT: HONORABLE GARY R. HOLMAN. DISTRICT JUDGE On the 15th day of October. 1982 an action was filed by lhe Hastings Airport Commission, Plaintiff, ogoinst David E. Stites, Ernest Neal aka Art Neal, and One 1947 Stinson. 108-FAA. Reg. • N187C. Defendants, in this Court to forclose a common law and/or statutory lein for storage fees. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants, or anyone claiming an interest in said 1947 Stinson Aircraft. 108-FAA. Reg. ■ N187C. shall answer or take such other action as may be per­ mitted by law on or before the 25th day of March. 1983. Failure to comply with this Order will result in judgment by default against such Defendants for the relief demanded by said Hos­ tings Airport Commission. Gory R. Holman. District Judge OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 220 WEST COURT ST. HASTINGS Ml 49058 Kathy Sunior. District Court Clerk 3-24 MONDAY, MARCH 14 and TUESDAY, MARCH 15 To equalize Tax Roll for 1983 Assessments. FACTORS: Set by Co Equalization, and State Tax Com based on sales and appraisal. Class Factors are: PURPOSE: AG.............................. 1.05130 COM...........................1.02897 IND............................. 1.01870 RES............................ 1.05241 RICHARD THOMAS, Supervisor Hastings Township COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry on Proposed Variance Permits Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct o public hearing on March 15. 1983 ot 7 30 P.M. in lhe Courty Com­ missioners Room. 117 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. Cose No. V-l-83 Robert McKay, (applicant) 7:30 P.M. At this hearing, lhe following described property which gener­ ally lies at 10036 (M-43) S. Wall Lake Rd. Delton, will be considered as the site for re­ questing a variance in setback from road right to way to eiect a commercial building. Beginning at the intersect.on the centerline of M-43 with the N line of said Sec. 6. th S along the center of said highway 277 ft., th W 22 rds., th N 277 ft. to the N line of said Section and th E 22 rds. to point of beginning. Barry Twp. Case No. V-2-83 Roy Martin, (applicant) 7:45 P.M. Bayview Restaurant At this hearing, the following described property which gener­ ally lies al 11456 Marsh Rd.. Shelbyville, will be considered as the site foi requesting a var­ iance to erect a sign 15 feet from rood. Par in S frl *4 Sec. 5-2-10; Com ot *4 post between Sec. 5 & 8. th E on Sec. line 245 ft.. N 1 deg. 56' W 485.8 ft. to Gun Lake Shore. N 49 deg. 40' W 309.5 ft along shore. S 65 deg. 18' W 189.95 ft. to cen. hwy. Gun Marsh Rd. SE'ly along sd hwy. to N & S *4 li NE Sec. 5. th S on *4 line to beg. Ex com at pt on N & S *4 line Sec. 5. 685.8 ft. N of S *4 post sd Sec. 5 65 deg. 18* W 189.95 ft. Io cen. hwy. Gun Marsh Rd. SE'ly 60 ft. NE'ly Par. with SWIy line to shore Gun Lake; th 60 ft. along shore to beg. Also Ex 30 ft. drive across S end. Orangeville Twp. CosoNo. V-3-83 Richard Harvey, (applicant) 8:00 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which generally lies ot 10257 Love Rd.. Bellevue, will be considered as the site lor requesting a var­ iance to ploce a mobile home. The West 'A of the Southeast *4 of the Southwest *4 of Sec. 24. Subject Io the rights of the pub­ lic and ol any governmental unit in any part thereof token, used or deeded for street, rood or highway purposes. Subject to easements of record. Assyria Twp. Cose No. V-4-83 Douglas Sans, (applicant) 8:15 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gener­ ally lies ot 4786 Bea St.. Shelby­ ville, will be considered os the site for requesting a variance to place a mobile home. Lots 6 ft 7, Sam Bravata Plot, Orangeville Twp. Case No. V-5-83 Jock Wickham, (applicant) 8:30 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gen­ erally lies at Jordon Rd., Free­ port. will be considered as the site for requesting a variance to ploce a mobile Pome. E’4 NW *4 Sec 14-4-8. Ex. porNW 'A beg. pt. N li 476 ft. W of N'4 po; W 300 ft.. S 004 20' E 275 ft.; E 300 ft.. N 00* 20 W 275 ft. P.O.B. Carlton Twp. All of the above described prop­ erty being located In Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon a var­ iance request either verbally or in writing will be given the op­ portunity to '-e heard at the above mentioned time ond place. The variance applications are available for public inspection al the Barry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broadway, Has­ tings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday thru Friday. Please call Winifreo slier. Planning Direc­ tor at 948-8081 for further infor­ mation. Norvol E. Thaler. Clerk Barry County STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 18.602 Estate of CHRISTINA (SNOW) VanHORN. DECEASED 366-18-7545 Social security no. TAKE NOTICE: On February 24. 1983 at 9:00 a.m.. in the pro­ batecourtroom, Hastings, Mich­ igan. before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing was held appointing MARION JOHNSON. Personal Representatwe of the above estate. Notice is further given that a hearing to determine heirs of the obo -e decedent will be held Moy 12. 1983 ot 10:00 a m. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the Estate must be presented to MARION JOHNSON. R#3. Bex 386 Charlotte. Ml 48813, and proof thereof, with a copy of the claim, filed with the Probate Court on or before May 12. 1983. Notice is further given that the Estate will be thereupon as­ signed to persons appearing of recard entitled thereto Edno Boddy P10920 206 South Broadway Hastings. Ml. 49058 616 945-5962 March 1. 1983 Marion Johnson Rt. #3. Box 386 Charlotte. Ml. 48813 ORPERcf i 7 83 (Under authority of Act 230. P.A. 1925, as amended) CLOSURE OF STURGEON FISHING IN THE GREAT LAKES AND CONNECTING WATERS DURING SPAWNING SEASON The Natural Resources Commission, at its Decem­ ber 3, 1982, meeting, under the authority of Act 230. P.A. 1925, as amended, closed sturgeon fishing in the Great Lakes ond the connecting waters during the months of May and June for the period of five years, beginning April 1, 1983. through March 31, 1988. (3-24) “Colorado” marks end of Kiwanis travelogues Colorado's beautiful scenery will be presented in the final Kiwanis travelogue, 'Colorado Chuckielcgue". on Tuesday, March 15 at the Central School auditorium in Hastings. The Hastings Kiwanis Club will present the final program m its 1982-83 World Travel Series. Tuesday (Mar 15), when Stan Midgley personally narrates his program “Colorado Chucklelogue”. Midgley will take the stage <at 8 p.m. in Central Auditorium Tickets are available at the door for $2.50 each. Even though this is the final program of lhe series, season tickets are still available at six admissions for $10, which can all be used at the last program. Eilmmaker-adventurer Stan Midgley has earned a reputation as the “Mark Twain of the camera” for his humorous presentations. Since first appearing in 1951 in Detroit’s World Adverture Series, he has steadilyrisen in popularity. In 30 years, he has given 149 shows and still holds records for the number of appearances, sell outs and repeat performances of any lecturer in history. Midgley presents Colorado's beautiful scenery filmed on original Kodachrome. Thornapple Kellogg settles last contract for year Salary increases for three supervisor and the central office staff were agreed to by the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education at its Monday night meeting. The settlement was the final one of the current 1982-83 school year between the board and its employees. The pay hikes — ranging from 4.8 to 5.5 percent — are retroactive to July 1, 1982. Approval by the board came from a recommendation by its non-instructional negotiating committee. Those involved, along with the central office personnel, are lhe transportation supervisor, the building and grounds supervisor and the food service supervisor. The increases totaled around $6000. The delay m a settlement came because of on-going negotiations, up until the end of last year, with the school’s non-instructional union and the bus drivers' association, said superintendent Gerald Page. “Because we were still negotiating with the two other groups, we didn’t want (o tip our hand by settling (with the supervisors and central office),” said Page, explaining the delay. “Also we wanted the two (set­ tlements) to be compatible.” T he board also set Page’s salary for the next school year, approving his suggestion to freeze it at $41,000. That contract could be reopened and renegotiated, however, if school unions and associations do not agree to similar salary freezes. Negotiations with those various groups are expected to start within the month, except for the teachers’ bargaining group. The board will meet with that team on April 12. The groups include: the teachers' association, tne non-instructional association (affiliated with the teachers' Michigan Education Association), the bus drivers’ association, the administrators' association, and the non-union supervisors and central office personnel. The board also set June 13 for lhe annual election. On the ballot are two four-year board of education seats, currently held by Robert Courts and Steve Elies and a proposal to renew 4.5 operational mills. The district has a total of 23 voted mills, the 4.5 levy being a portion of that amount. In other business, the Thornapple Kellogg trustees tabled a decision on bids for repair of the high school gym roof. “The board did not feel it had enough time to study the bids,” said Page, explaining the action. “There were 17 bids made by nine different companies.” “The reroof project is being prompted by leaks in the gym which started last year.” Page said. “We also had wind damage to it Baltimore Township seeksbridge funds Baltimore Township passed a resolution, seeking available funds to fix a bridge spanning Hibank Creek on Cloverdale Road. The action gives the Barry County Road Commission the go ahead to seek a grant from the state and federal governments’ Critical Bridge Progam. Approval of the grant, although it probaby would not come in the immediate future, would mean 90 per­ cent funding from the federal or state sources, the remaining 10 percent being covered by local authorities. The road commission currently has three bridges on the funding list with plans to add two Castleton Township bridges, along with the Hibank Bridge. “Every two years we’re (the road com­ mission) required to take an inventory of our bridges.” said Ron Lear, engineer for the road department. “That involves analyzing the bridge for structural capacity." If a span — which must be 20 or more feet long — meets the criteria for the Critical Bridge Program, then the road commission seeks a resolution from the local governing body. “We then write up a further description and apply for the grant," said Lear. “The Hibank Bridge happens to be eligible for both STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY RE: JANET HERLEY VS ROBERT HERLEY FILE NO. 81-395-DM NOTlCf OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER A DIVORCE JUDGMENT LIEN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that lhe following described property will be sold to satisfy a Divorce Judgment lien contained in a Judgment of Divorce entered between Janet Herley Diskin ond Robert Herley on July 14, 1982 being Cose No. 81-395-DM. The dote of sole is March 3). 1983 at 10:30 o.m. at the east door of the Borry County Court­ house. Hastings. Michigan. The South % of the Northeast ’4 and the North “> of the South­ east *4, Section 10-2-7. Subject to existing highways, ease­ ments. ond rights of way of record. Maple Grove Township. Borry County. Michigan. Said sole will be held by the Barry County Clerk. Said sale is by authority of rhe attached Court Order in the case of Janet Herley (Diskin). Plaintiff, vs Robert Herley. Defendant. File No. 81-395-DM in the Circuit Court for the County of Borry. C. Ronald Von Buren P-21709 Attorney for Plaintiff 1005 4th Ave. Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849 616 374-8823 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY JANET HERLEY (DISKIN). PLAINTIFF VS ROBERT HERLEY. DEFENDANT. FILE NO. 81-395-DM ORDER FOR FORCLOSURE AT PUBLIC SALE C. Ronald Van Buren P-21709 Attorney for Plaintiff AT A SESSION OF SAID COURT HELD IN THE COURTHOUSE IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS. MICH­ IGAN. ON THE I7TH DAY OF DECEMBER 1982 PRESENT: HONORABLE HUD SONE. DEMING JUDGE UPON the reading and filing of the petition to foreclose on the lien provided in the Judg­ ment of Divorce entered in this matter on the 14th day of July. 1982. IT IS HEREBY determined that there is ptesently due and owing upon said Judgment lien the sum of Twenty Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($20,500.00) plus interest in the sum of Nine Hundred EightyFive dollars and sixty-three cents ($985.63) to date of November 29. 1982. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED thot this sale be held at the Eos’ door of the Courthouse in the City of Hostings on lhe 31 st day of March. 1983. ot 10:30 in the forenoon of said day by the Barry County Clerk. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that description of the land covered by the lien and to be sold at said sale is as follows: The South '/> ol the Northeast *4 ond the Norrh *4 of the South­ east *4, Section 10-2-7. Subject Io existing highways, easement, and rights of way of record. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED tho. this sale shall be an absolute sale ond the equity of redemp­ tion shall exist for 90 aoys only from date of sale if this property is purchased at the sale by lhe plaintiff, otherwise there shall be a Six month redemption period. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that certified copies of this Order along with Notice of this sale shall be posted in three public places in Barry County, one of which shall be in Barry County Courthouse. Said posting shall be completed on or before March 10th. 1983. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED thot Notice of this sale shall be pub­ lished twice in a local newspaper prior to said sole. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the Defendant shall pay the sum of $1 485.63 on or before December 6. 1982 that this sole will not be held until tho 31st day of March. 1983 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED thot interest payments ol $200 00 shall be on the first day ol each month starting with January. 1983. the federal and state programs.” With several million dollars to disburse those government officials judge the ap­ plications on criteria such as: traffic volume, the detour distance required of larger vehicles, and the funding ability of the local government. A point system is then applied with the worst bridges getting first priority. Lear noted that the Hibank Bridge is posted at a two-ton weight limit, preventing snow plows and road graders, fire trucks, and other large vehicles from crossing it. That low weight capacity, the bridge’s narrow- width, and an obsolete geometric design are other problems with the bridge, Lear pointed out. “The bridge is a single span, steel flanged structure with wood planking on the deck,” he said. “It is old also" Because of the numerous applicants, most grants taxe some time. Lear said one of the three previous applications may have a good possibility of receiving a grant next year. The rest would be remain on the list until they moved up in priority. The county has 23 bridges that are 20 feet or longer. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the Defendant pays this lien in full with interest at 12% no solo will be required. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED thot a Default upon any payment shall entitle the Plaintiff to immed­ iately set a forclosure sale at any time prior to sole of March 31. 1983. os specified in this Court Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any ground rental received by Robert Herley shall be applied to taxes or on this lien. This is not to be interpreted as a new contractual agreement but a Court Order Setting forth the procedure for the foreclosure of this lien. <3-171 Hudson E. Deming. Circuit Judge around Christmas time. “We thought we could correct the problem on our own. but we've been unable to,” he said of the leaks. “Then with the wind damage the problem became worse.” A decision is expected at the board’s next session. General funds and the settlement from the insurance company on the wind damage are expected to cover the costs of the project. Maple Valley extends contracts On a split 4-3 vote Maple Valley's Board of Education granted the five school ad­ ministrators two-year extensions on their contracts. Voting against the measure were Dale (Jssenheimer, Jr., Ronald Tobias and David Hawkins. They opposed a two-year ex­ tension, preferring the pacts be renewed for a single year instead. The three cited the uncertainty of the district’s financial future as lhe reason for their ‘no’ vole. Maple Valley has been forced to trim the budget during the last couple years and currently finds itself in tight economic straits because of the freeze on February’s state aid payment. Virginia Fox, Charles Viele, Merle Martin, and Wayne Cogswell, however, voted in favor of the motion, giving lhe four building administrators contracts until June, 30, 1985 and superintendent Carroll Wolff a contract until June 30, 1986. Those building officials are: Burr Hartenburg, high school and junior high prin­ cipal; Larry Lenz, assistant principal at the high school and junior high and athletic director; Bill Christensen, elementary principal; and Howard Yost, Fuller Street and Kellogg Elementary principal. The economic portion of the pact for next year is still undecided “There was nothing done on salaries," noted Wolff. "That matter will be considered later on." He added that only the teachers and cooks salary agreements for the coming year. Negotiations with the rest of the non­ leaching personnel, including the ad­ ministrative team, will start later on. The district's financial situation was again discussed, although no definite action was taken. “We reviewed all the current ex­ penditures, the receils, the revenues, and considered possible reductions but nothing was done (on next year’s programs),’’ Wolff said. He noted at present district officials have not received state equalized figures and that it will be a period of time before next year’s state aid act is approved, making next year’s 'unding uncertain. He noted also that the arrival of this year's stale aid money was still uncertain. “With the delay in Lansing it’s difficult to make projections for next year," he ex­ plained. "Until that gets settled we're working with a lot of unknowns.’’ School officials will continue to discuss passible reductions that may be needed during the upcoming school year. In other business the board was notified by Transamerica Insurance that electrical repairs at the Kellogg Elementary building were satisfactorily completed. The insurance company had made recommendations for certain im­ provements, following an inspection of the facility a year ago. Cost of lhe project, which involved up­ dating lhe system and making basic im­ provements, was $2754. -The board's April 11 meeting will be held on April 18 instead. Notice of Informational Meeting REGARDING VILLAGE OF WOODLAND Participation in Lakewood Wastewater Authority Sewer System A speciol meeting of the Village Council will be held at the Woodland School Cafeteria on Tuesday, March 15,1983 between the hours of 7:00 p.nt. to 8:00 p.m. to discuss the alternatives available to the Village of Woodland in connection with the Lakewood Wastewater Authority Sanitary Sewer System. These alternatives include: A. Participation as a member of the authority ond cost. B. Modification of our sewage plant at our own expense. C. To decline any action whatsoever. NANCY STOWELL, Clerk �300 north mm. little creek, nicMpi 49016 tilepkniBIBBBMSBI j ; The Hostings Banner, Thursday. March 10. 1983 — Page 7 The days and times of Irving Charlton Irving Charlton...the boy and the man by Keith Mead Part 11 Irving had many friends who helped him in the museum, showing and explaining the contents of it. Carroll Cutler worked for him until Irving's death, and had been a friend and neighbor all his life. Lloyd Fisher, who lived west from the stone house on Center Road, was also a good friend of Irving’s and spent many days helping in the museum, as did many others. Mr. J. Merle Scott, a supervisor of Castleton Township for many years, was a good friend of Irving’s and always was interested in promoting the park. As earlier written, Irving did not care to do farm work. But when a young man, there was one aspect of farming that seemed to fascinate him — loading hay by using a hayloader (then a rather new machine) that took the piece of hay being cocked in piles and then pitched on a wagon by hand, which was the method done for many years. As the side delivery rake come along, making a continuous windrow of hay, the loader was developed to load it on a wagon, enabling one to load a large load, which Irving enjoyed doing. Another part of the farm he always helped to run was the "sugar bush", helping run it until he sold the farms in 1950. Keith Meod, author nf the Charlton history Irving Charlton series ends, special thanks to Keith Mead This week’s installment of "The days and times of Irving Charlton" marks the end of the series. For the past 11 weeks readers of The Hastings Banner have been treated to a historical and biographical portrait of Irving Charlton — the man, born 100 years ago this year, who founded Charlton Park and its museum and who during his life was a teacher, farmer, mechanical tinkler, and collector of relics. The sketches have been provided by Hastings resident Keith Mead, a long-time as&oicate and friend of Charlton's. Mead’s efforts were an obvious "labor of love". He no doubt had personal reasons for undertaking the project, in particular a desire to portray Charlton in a light different than some others may have viewed him ... a desire to show the man Mead describes as “highly intellectual, very unassuming, a man who did not care for attention to himself but only wanted respect for what he was, a man of the highest integrity and moral ethics”. In those efforts Mr. Mead has done well for his old friend and mentor. But the remembrance was more than just a look at the man and his legacy at the park. It was —• as the title says — also a look at his “days and times". Readers of the series have had the opportunity of learning about ur (if old enough) remembering that earlier era. The sketches have evok ;d through recall and recreation some of the common-day sights and events, the way of life, the prevailing attitudes of this rural area during the earlier part of the century. The anecdotes and recollections of Mead's story have brought some further form and color to our community and its heritage. For while statistical facts and ac­ companying dates may comprise the bone and marrow of history, it is people and their larger dimensions, if properly presented, that give the telling flesh and fiber. Mr. Mead has given local readers that larger dimension. During the past 11 weeks we have learned some things about Irving Charlton — his life, his weaknesses and strengths, his efforts and accomplishments — and about the world and times he lived in. And at the same time (though unintentional on his part* we have learned some nice things about the man Charlton called “The Kid”; about his special feelings for the older man. for the Charlton legacy at the park, and for the bygone days they both shared. The Banner, and we're sure our readers, offer Keith Mead a special thanks for his efforts and for the memories that inspired them. The years of his life from 1936-1963 I have written about in the opening of the narrative. As to how he lived to be 80 years old was a mystery to me, for. with all his mechanical ability, he was not too cautious about stop signs and drove a car as fast as it would go. There were two men who played a very important part in Irving's life and they were the Boiler boys, as they were called by everyone. I earlier mentioned Herbert and Charles who lived about a mile east from the stone house at the end of Martin Road south. They were both bachelors and lived there along with a sister. Lillie, who never married. They, along with others of their family, attended Martin School when Irving did in the 1880s-1890s. The "Bolter boys" were quick little men. the best of mechanics who were neat about themselves and their work. and. as Charlton, were always ready io help repair or build something for a neighbor or friend. Their father. Jimmy Bolter, came over here years ago from England and at one time built rainwater cisterns about the country, along with other stone and brick work. The Bol ter boys had a threshing rig and did custom threshing for some years. Charley kept bees and sold honey for many years. They had a well-equipped shop and worked for and with Orton Endsley in his sawmill and on his farm tractors, machinery and steam engine in the mill. Everyone knew anything the Bolters done was done right. They were the best of neigh­ bors and friends and left a large vacant spot when they finally got old and passed away. They worked with Irving many years and helped him build a very good well rig and used it to drive the first wells on the park in the 1937 year. Charlton sold the rig to Mr. Walt Lewis in 1944 or 1945, Lewis being a well-known well driller in the area As with anyone who ever worked for or around Charlton, sooner or later there would be a disagreement as ideas clashed. They did with me many times in the years past. The air got quite blue at times, but as is quite obvious, we always got back together. However, in 1911, Irving and Herbert Bolter, while wiring the tenant house on the farm, agreed to disaree and for several years, until the Live Steam Club was formed of which Irving was president, the Bolter boys stayed away from Irving. Herbert went to work in the E.W. Bliss and retired from there. However, in the 1950s, both Charley and Herbert came over and helped Charlton to run his engines and boilers for the steam show. They all respected each other but did not always agree, as men of their calibre s* melimes do not. 1 have been asked by many, they knowing of Irving’s temperament, how we got along so many years. In the first place, if anyone would take his "guff' or not stand up to him, he quickly lost all respect for them and you quickly oecame “that fellow". However, I was not always right, as he once asked me "are you always right?". But as we both were "quick tem­ pered”, 1 know sometimes he deliberately "stint 1 me up", as on more than one oc­ casion I caught him grinning to himself. He was never one to heap on praise but, as I learned the various trades as time went on, I know he was very pleased to see his efforts paying off. He was especially pleased when I began in the eai ly 1950s to learn the welding trade. He had taught blacksmithing years earlier, a more primitive way of welding. He bought the welder now in the park shop for me to use and I did for several years. He would not use it as he did not think it good for his then aging eyes. Two j ears before his death, he was finally in such condition as to have to have surgery in Droste Ferguson Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. James Conner, a friend and later his administrator and executor of his estate, took him there and brought him home. Many friends and neighbors did all they could to help in those times. I, along with Mrs. Harold (Virginia) Sherry, took him on alternate times for treatment to the Grand Rapids hospital. After a partial recovery, Charlton was busy still collecting and managing the park and museum as he did right up until two weeks before his passing in Pennock Hospital in Hastings on June 12, 1963. As must be very obvious to anyone reading this narrative, those were very’ dark days for me. The most difficult day of my life was on that June day in 1963 when I went to pay my last respects to I. D. Charlton. I am sure many wondered who that middle-aged man was that took it so hard. Yes. it was very difficult, as it is even writing about it. But it is over now and I only hope that people wanting to know who Irving Delos Charlton really was may get something from it. As I do not pretend to know very much about what has gone on at the park since 1967. only just what I can see and hear, someone more informed can take it from here. 1 have been given the fullest cooperation from those in charge of the park and museum and thank them many times, mainly Frank Walsh, former curator and administrator of the park. To the many I did know about in 1967, Mrs. Esther Walton. Mrs. Rose Cook and Mrs. Chester Stowell. Lawrence Barnett, lawyer for the estate, and of course James Conner, executor, and all’others who have donated their time and money and still continue to. I am deeply grateful they are perpetuating the memory of Mr. Charlton and his work. Also I am very grateful to all friends and neighbors who have assisted me in getting accurate dales and material. Thanks Io you all — you are all a very important part of the ‘Days and Times of Irving D Charlton" < "A Summary or Addendum" As the articles 1 have written on "The Days ^nd Times of Irving Charlton" come to a close. I look upon it as a very gratifying experience. From the response it has received from the people reading it. I feel all effort put in it has been fully compensated. It was done only to acquaint Ihose who did not know about Mr. Charlton and the park and to refresh the memories of those who did with the fact that "Irving Charlton was the instigator of it all!" I have received extensive comment by way of talking with people, by telephone calls and many letters from absolute strangers. There was a slight misunderstanding in my personal interview at the start of the series. I do not live in the original Charlton farmhouse, but in the original farmhouse of the "Pleasant Shores Plat" on Cogswell Road. In the "pedro" card games we played at Charlton s, it was stated that Augest Fumes played, it should have read "August Turnes". Also. Mrs. William Cogswell's name was Ilene Gillespie Cogswell, instead of Irene. In going from “Stoney Point" corners southeast three-quarter miles and crossing Mud Creek, one must go about two and a half miles to Hosmer’s Corners instead of a mile east. Clifton Becker was on Charlton’s farms in the early 30s but not in 1936-1937 or 1939 as was written. As I wrote the articles a year ago. there have been some changes and not all for the better. Mr. James Conner, the stone cutter and Mr. Charlton’s administrator, passed away in the fall which saddened us all. Certainly he was a fine workman, friend, neighbor, and husband and father. Frank Walsh and Mary Ann Karnes are no longer affiliated with the park They both did much to develop it and maintain it. I was very sorry to see them leave. I do not really know why they left but only hope those taking over may do as well in developing the park and museum. As to what becomes of my articles, I only hope they may be used by those interested in later years to get an insight on Irving Charlton, who he was. how he lived, and why he did it all. There is much more to tell but I tried to hold it to a minimum and still give an interesting, informative account of it all. Sincerely Keith C. Mead (The Kid) Irving Charlton is shown here manning his beloved Westinghouse steam-driven tractor. Chorlton was not much for some of the farm chores, Keith Mead noted, but working on mechanical apparatus was not among those dislikes. Another pleasure for Charlton was topping maple syrup at the "sugar bush" on his farm. YOUR SATISFACTION OUR GUARANTEE n keeping with the philosophical values of the Sisters of Mercy, Leila Hospital and Health Cen­ ter reaffirms its commitment to excellence by offering a "Patient Satisfaction Guarantee." 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At Leila, when we refer to our values, and our commitment to excellence, we really mean it.. .and that’s a guarantee! Leila Hospital and Health Center^| Sponsored by Sisters of Mercy Health Corporation “J �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. March 10. 1983 — Page 8 Brown closing out sensational year with multitude of basketball records by Steve Vedder Hastings star basketball player Mark Brown earlier this season against Grand Ledge. Middleville clears 1st hurdle in district play The game probably wasn I considered an artistic success, but a win is a win to M.ddleville's basketball team. The Trojans overcame a hustling, scrappy, Hopkins team in the first round of the districts on Tuesday night to take a 51-49 decision. The Trojans were scheduled to have played Byron Center on Thursday night in the second round of the tournament. Thor­ napple Kellogg has beaten Byron Center twice this season, 56-52 and 50-41. "They weren’t a bad team at all," said Thornapple Kellogg coach Skip Pranger of Hopkins. "They deserve a lot of credit.” The Trojans had to hang on for dear life at the end of the game for the win. It took a basket by Dave Perry with 12 seconds left to clinch the victory. The game was tied 49-49 with just under three minutes left, when Hopkins tried to freeze the ball. The Vikings ran over two minutes off the clock, finally forcing Mid­ dleville into committing a foul. After a Trojan timeout, Hopkins missed the free throw and Middleville snagged the rebound. The ball was worked to Perry who canned the basket for a 51-49 lead. Hopkins missed two shots in the final seven seconds, but failed to hit either one. “We sort of held out breath and then just left the gym," said Pranger of the wild en­ ding. Pranger said his team "played well at times" in building a 16-14 first period lead. But the Vikings rallied in the second quarter to tie the game at 27 at the half. Even with key starters Jim Schipper and Jeff Kerber on the bench in foul trouble. Middleville had built the lead to three points, 44-41, by the end of three periods. But the lead didn't last. "We lost our poise a couple of times against their half-coun trap." said Pranger, whose team finished with an un­ characteristic 22 turnovers. Hopkins finally tied the score and then tried to freeze the ball, but Middleville finally came through in the end via Perry’s shot. Dave Van Sickle, seeing more action because of Schipper’s foul situation, led Middleville with 14 points, including 8 in the third period. “He did it when we had to have the baskets," said Pranger of his senior guard. Schipper finished with 12 points and seven assists, while Perry checked in wi’h 8 points and 13 rebounds. Pranger also noted the big help from his bench. Chris Noah chipped in with a big third period basket, and Tim Heffner hit a critical three-point play at the end of the third quarter which gave Middleville the lead. Maple Valley loses district opener, 62-55 Jerry Reese said his team's goal in its district opener against Pewamo-Westphalia was to play hard and hopefully gain a little respect. Reese's Maple Valley team did manage to do that, but still came up on theshort end of a 62-55 decision to the Piiates at Dewitt. The Lions were still very much in the game at the end of three quarters trailing only 3736. But P-W, no stranger to the pressure of 'March Madness’, hit 17 of 22 free throws in the final period to starve off the Lion rally. For the game. Pewamo hit 22 of 31 from the* tineas opposed to 11 of 19 for Maple Valley. Reese said he thought the free throw line disparity was the difference in the ballgame. Despite the loss. Reese said he was happy with his team's efforts against P-W — champions of the Central Michigan Athletic Conference. “We felt w’e wanted to go up there and do our best and gain a little respect." said Reese. "I think we did that." The Lions trailed 21-18 at the half, but made the score closer with an 18-16 ad­ vantage in the third period. Then came the fourth period treks to the free throw line. "We missed out shots and then we had to foul." said Reese. Jeff Hamilton led Maple Valley with 14 points. Jeff Starring added 12 end Mickey Mahon added 10. despite hitting only five of 25 field goals. Reese had special praise for Tony Dunkelburger. The senior forward, playing his last game for the Lions, scored 8 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Defensively, he held P-W's leading scorer. Jeff Spitzley averaging 20 points per game, to just 11. Maple Valley hit 22 of 67 <33 percent! of its field goal attempts as compared to 20 of 51 for the Pirates. Maple Valley finishes 6-15 this season. The scene is a familiar one to Hastings basketball fans. The youngster with the blue numeral 24 stitched on his uniform dribbles effortlessly down the court, seemingly watching his teammates, the opposition and the basket all at once. He slows his dribble causing the defender to relax. It turns out to be a fatal mistake. The youngster blows past the defender like he’s standing still as he makes his drive for the hoop. An opposition forward comes over to help, but it's too late. The youngster with the number 24 jersey is soaring toward the basket and another layup. It’s obvious Mark Brown has come a long way. from the days of shooting nerf basketballs at a rim fastened on the family refrigerator while dressed in his home-made uniform. Watching Mark Brown play basketball, one might get the impression his ex­ traordinary skills come naturally. The truth is while most of the talent is probably natural, it hasn't been honed to a fine edge without plenty of work. “It was my dad that lit the torch in getting me to practice," admitted Brown, as he relaxed after a recent Hastings pre-district workout. "Practice is where you get better and he was always around to help me." Brown said he averages about an hour qnd a half of practice time each day over the summer. He uses the time constructively, working only on the shots and moves he'd pse during a game. The obviously-malure Brown said he doesn't mind putting in the extra work — probably because he hardly considers playing basketball as work. "Playing basketball is I want to do," Brown points out adamantly. "It’s what I choose to do. Other kids might go to a movie or something, but I'd just as soon play ball “This is the age of one sport. To excel you have to concentrate." The endless hours of playing basketball have payed off for Brown. He's set a multitude of school and league records in this his sophomore season. For example, Brown's 58 points last week against Coldwater eclipsed the old single­ game Twin Valley mark of 45 set during the 1955-56 season and again in 1970-71. and athletes and businesses have enabled some of the programs to continue. However, budgets have been so severely restricted during this time that equipment replacement and repair has been nonexistent. After several meetings, the Boosters decided to purchase equipment covering three areas. Protective equipment was given top priority-football shoulder pads, baseball and softball catching equipment, wrestling headgear, batting helmets, knee pads for wrestling and volleyball. Our second priority was participation equipment, like basketballs, stop watches and vaulting pole, volleyballs, softballs. Team "I’d like to go to as big a school as I can. I guess you could interpret that as the Big 10." he said. "But I wouldn’t go there if 1 wasn't going to play. I want to go somewhere where I’ll play." Brown doesn't think his physical stature — he's 5-11,150 pounds — is a drawback. He can name several Big 10 players whose size is very comparable to his own. "If you arc good enough the colleges will find you," said Brown. "Then you'll get the chance to prove yourself.” In an attempt at playing against better competition, Mark said he plans to play ball in a Kansas City summer league which is dotted with current major college players. O'Mara is confident his star guard can handle the rigors of college basketball. "He’ll play somewhere, it's just a matter of time." O'Mara contends, himself a former college player. "It depends on what level he's playing during his senior year. "He's as good as any sophomore I've ever seen. He does so many things well." But naturally the 16-year old sophomore can't do everything by himself. Brown was asked if he thought the pressure of knowing he had to get his 36 points every game was too much. His answer was quick, decisive, and simple. "The way I look at that is it isn't my fault if we lose and it isn't my fault if we win, he said. "It’s the team that is playing both times.” Brown said as the season winds down, there two particular moments that stick out in his mind: — the last second basket that sent the Lakewood game into overtime, and that 58-point bailgame against Coldwater. In the record-setting Coldwater game, Mark said he didn't realize at the time how many points he was scoring. A group of kids sitting in the stands, which included his brother, were counting out numbers, but Mark didn't understand what they were yelling. "But after I held them yell '51' I knew what they were talking about," recalled Mark with a smile. For two more seasons Hastings fans will able to watch that youngster with the number 24 number emblazoned across his uniform. Without a doubt, there're going to see a few more moves and a few more points. Same old story— Vikes blow lead, game, 70-66 After Lakewood's last regular season game. Mike Maciasz breathed a heavy sigh of relief. — He pointed out the district was a “new season,” and that hopefully, his Vikings would consider the eight regular season games they blew as past history. But alas, the scenario for the Vikings' district game on Tuesday night turned out to be just like that of the regular season. Lakewood failed to hang onto an eight point lead against Wayland and lost 70-66. “It was the same old script, just like all the games before," lamented Maciasz. "It was just different people. "I thought we should have won the game. We were a better team, basically." It was the same old problems that plagued Lakewood — poor shooting, turnovers and mental mistakes. And, as in the past, they all hit the Vikings in the fourth quarter when they were leading. Lakewood led 58-50 going into the fourth quarter, and were still up by eight with three minutes left. But the Vikings missed some layups and some offensive rebound tips and suddenly Wayland was within a single basket with one minute remaining. Lakewood's Dave Hilley went to the free throw line and hit the front end of a one-andnne to up the lead to three. But Lakewood committed a costly foul on the rebound of the shot second, and Wayland promptly hit two free throws to draw to within one. Wayland then stole the ball, drew another foul, and tied the game 66-66 with a free throw. After yet another Lakewood turnover, Wayland scored on a layup to grab a 68-66 lead. Wayland scored it’s final basket after a third Viking basket to win by the final 70-66. Maciasz said poor shooting by his team in the final quarter was the big blow of the game. Lakewod hit only two of 15 field goals in the period. "We missed layups, rebounds, everything," said Maciasz "Huas just a lack of concentration," said Maciasz, who admitted this loss was harder to take than the regular season losses. The second quarter was a big one for Lakewood and they took a 28-24 lead into the intermission. Then came the second half, one that Maciasz would like to forget. Randy Hazel led Lakewood with 23 points, but hit only two of nine shots in the fourth period. Hastings boosters purchase equipment The Hastings Athletic Boosters in their December meeting decided to aid individual Saxon teams with the purchase of necessary equipment. Before these last three years, any equipment the Boosters purchased was directed toward use by all sports, for example a universal weight machine or ice machine. We now felt that specific items were necessary to continue some programs. This is the third year school sports, both high school and junior high, have not been funded by the Hastings school system. Gate receipts, fund raising by teams and the boosters, individual donations by parents The 58 points is a state single-game scoring record for sophomores. He also holds the Twin Valley single­ season scoring record of 497 points sur­ passing the old mark of 436 set in 1955-56. Brown s 21 free throws against Jackson Northwest earlier this season is also a new league record. It passes the old mark of 19 set in 1955-56. Brown s season point total of 733 is also a state-record for sophomores. As for consistency. Brown six times has scored 40 or more points in a game, and on two other occasions has scored 39 points. His per game average of 36.7 in one of the tops in the state. The lowest Brown has scored in any ballgame this year was 24 points against Sturgis. Despite the rewriting of the record books. Brown is a little blase when speaking of the new marks. "1 suppose they'll mean more to me when I get older," he shrugs. "I don’t think that much about them now." Misguided critics of Brown might point out that the number of shots Brown launches each game might fall into the excess category’. Mark said those type of criticisms don’t bother him. "I guess I'd just ignore someone who would say something like that," noted Brown, who averages about 28 shots per game. "1 know I don’t play that way. Hastings coach Dennis O'Mara said he finds it hard to fault Mark’s shot selection. "He's still learning when to shoot and when not to,” said O'Mara. "All good shooters know when to shoot. Most of the time Mark only takes good shots." Brown said he doesn't consider himself a one- dimensional player. He points to his free throw shooting skills the hit 27 straight and 39 of 41 in one stretch:, and passing ability as examples. He does admit he would like to improve his physical strength, speed and quickness — all important to his goal of becoming a big-time college player. "It takes the entire game to play in college and I’m trying to make myself into a college player," Brown said As for college, the recruiting has already begun for Brown's services. Eight to 10 colleges have contacted Brown via letters, but Mark said he all ready has determined what type of school he'd like to attend. Mark Brown's record setting season baseballs and bats. The third category was uniforms. The funds to do this have been raised by the Boosters over the last several years by various fund raisers and projects. The Charlton Park Ice Cream sales. Fall All .Sports Program, individual donations such as the Dave Wright Memorial Fund, and other events are a few examples. The Athletic Boosters meet the first Monday of each month in the choir room of the high school. Drew Howitt (50) tires to hit a layup in action against Caledonia last night. Has tings won the game and will now play either Wc/lond or Delton on Saturday. (Banner photo) Overtime win sends Hastings into district championship game on Saturday night by Steve Vedder Hastings basketball coach Denny O'Mara stood outside his team's locker room and smiled at the question. It was a logical question to ask, since O'Mara’s team had just nudged Caledonia 83-81 in an incredibly, emotionally-sapping first round district game. "After that game. Denny, do you think your team will have any trouble getting up for Saturday?" O’Mara was asked. O’Mara smiled and shook his head, the answer simple. "I don't think it's tough for anyone to get up to play in the district finals." he said simply. Hopefully then, that will be one less problem for the Saxons to worry about as they prepare to meet the winner of the Wayland-Delton game tonight Hastings knows what the Delton team is capable of. having beaten them once. But the Saxons have not played Wayland this season. Hastings beat Delton in Delton 72-69 on March 1 In that game, the Panther s Dave Barry victimized Hastings with a 30 point night. Delton actually led 37-24 at one point in the second quarter of that game before the Saxons rallied in the second half to win. Hastings coach Jack Longstreet said he has scouted Wayland and is impressed with the team "I think they are a better team (they're won seven games) than their record would indicate,” said Longstreet. Longstreet said the team has a good outcourt shooter in Matt Predum, a 5-10 senior guard, and a talented 6-6 sophomore center in Terry Smith "They play hard, are quick, and are a gutsy team," said Longstreet "I think we are evenly matched." O'Mara said being evenly matched will be something foreign to his team. it would be nice to play someone that matches up with us." said O'Mara, though not at all counting out Delton yet. With the win over Caledonia. Hastings has now won four straight, seven of its last eight, and nine of its last 12. It shouldn't be the type of team that can't get for the district finals. Points Caledonia .................. 47 Ionia................... 41 Northwest.................... 29 Hillsdale...................... 39 Sturgis........................... 33 Albion.......................... 35 Coldwater.................... 33 Grand Ledge................ 38 Sturgis.......................... 24 Harper Creek.............. 40 Marshall...................... 32 Lakewood.................... 41 Albion...........................40 Hillsdale...................... 39 Northwest.................... 39 Marshall...................... 25 Gull Lake...................... 26 Harper Creek.............. 31 Delton.......................... 43 Coldwater.................... 58 TOTALS............. 733 pts. 36.7 avg. Saxons top Caledonia, continued had led since early in the second quarter. That lead was slowly increased to 69-64 with just over three minutes left on the strength of six more points by Brown and two by Steve Conner. Caledonia, however, refused to told. Behind Mike Wilson and Marsman, the Fighting Scots pecked away at the lead until they trailed by only one at 77-76 with 22 seconds left. Conner hit a pair of huge free throws to make it 79-76, but Wilson hit a critical threepoint play with five second left and the game headed into overtime. Neither team scored in the first minute of overtime, but Marsman put Caledonia into the lead at 81-79 with a layup. Caledonia missed a chance to up that lead when they missed the front end of a one-andone with 1:18 left. After Brown missed a jumper, Hastings committed another foul. But it was here that two events occurred that won the game for Hastings. Caledonia missed the free throw, and on the ensuing two rebound shots. Marsman committed his fifth foul. Matthews went to the line with 54 seconds left, and after a timeout, calmly sank two free throws to knot the score at 81. Caledonia brought the ball up the court, but Brown reached around behind the Scot ballhandler and knocked the ball away. The Saxons came up with the loose ball with 30 seconds left. After keeping the ball out in front of the Caledonia zone for a few seconds. Brown drove to the basket. The Scot defenders closed on Brown, who fed off to Matthews for the game-winning layup with eight seconds left. Caledonia couldn't score in the last few seconds as Hastings hung on for the win. O'Mara said afterward the timely play of Matthews — who has not scored much as of late — was a huge bonus for his team. "No. he hasn't been scoring well,” said O'Mara, still shaking hands with wellwishers. “But his two free throws and basket were big tonight. Hopefully, it will be a big confidence builder for him." As usual though, it was Brown that sup­ plied most of the Hastings offense. The 5-11 sophomore guard canned 20 of 40 field goal attempts and added 11 free throws for his 51 points — the second straight game he’s exceeded the 50 point mark. "What can you say about Mark," said O’Mara. “Il just seems like he does things so easy.” After a 17-point first quarter, Brown was held to four in the second stanza as the Caledonia zone forced him farther outside. O’Mara said he knew what his team had to do in the second half. “I told them ‘I think we’d better work the ball to Mark’," smiled O'Mara. It turns out that wasn’t a bad move as Brown responded with 11 points in the third period and 19 more in the fourth. Bruce Hartman also played another ex­ cellent game for Hastings. 1 he senior center, whom O'Mara credits with much of the second half turnaround by Hastings this season, tossed in 16 points and grabbed 16 big rebounds. “He played a heck of a game," said O’Mara. Steve Conner finished with 8 points for Hastings. Marsman finished with 21 jxiints and 16 rebounds for Caledonia and Wilson chipped in 15. Hastings man sets powerlifting record Bill Burr of Hastings broke several world records in the Powerlifting Championships held in Findley, Ohio, last weekend. Burr, competing in the 40-44 age group, set three unofficial world records in the squat, dead lift, and total weight categories. He set three official American records in the squat, dead lift and total weight categories. The former world record in the squat lift was 269, the dead lift 331, and the total record was733 pounds. Burr lifted 275.5 in the squat, 352.5 in the dead lift, and had a weight total of 760. Burr will now head to the World Masters Meet in London. Ontario, in September. Lakewood spikers close out season, taking 2nd in districts Lakewood's volleyball team closed out its season with a second place finish in the Class B districts. Lakewood lost to Wayland 17-15, 9-15. 15-7 in the championship match. Earlier, the Vikings had edged Caledonia 15-1. 14-16. and 15-6. and Otsego 15-1. 15-13. The Vikes led Wayland 12-7 in the final game, but lost. Hastings and Delton also were involved in the district. Hastings beat Belding in the first round, and also Delton 15-6, 16-14 in the second round Wayland, however, put an end to the Saxon season with 15-12. 15-3 wins in the semi­ finals �1 The Hostings Banner Thursday March 10 1983 Bowling Results THURS. TWISTERS Hastings Automatic Heating. 68-36. Shamrock Bar. 67-37; Burns Refrigeration, 62-42; Hastings Bowl. 55-49; Superette. 47-49; Mini Champs. 45-59; Hastings Mutual Ins . 44-60; J 4 M Service. 43-61. Big John s. 53-61: Tom's. 42-62. High Games: C. Alien. 155; S. Mead, 163; T Elliott. 148; G. Snider, 165; D Lord, 152; A. Burd, 156; B. Whitaker. 170, F. DeLoat, 133; B. Barnum, 155. High Scries: J. Wright. 152-411; A. Weeks. 147-412; D. Greenfield, 165438, J. Gasper. 181-485; B. Boersma. 148408; L. Fruin, 172429; S. Birman. 1789475; B Hathaway, 182504; K. Keeler. 1454(4; K Becker. 154439; J. Lydy. 179-503; L Barnum, 193-514; N. Rivett, 155448; L. Conley, 145420; J. Morgan, 171- 487, I) Burns. 170462. 1) Larsen. 185489 Till RS. ANGELS Hastings Bowl. 57-43; Pennock Pinsters. 5347; Cone Zone. 52-48. Viola's Floral & Gift. 50-50; B & R Kaf-Ay. 46-54; Hastings City Bank, 45-55. High Games and Series; K. Palmer. 148. B Newman. 170; D. Diver. 146. S. Boop. 148. D. Mossburg. 162; P Oakland. 202-515; A Burd. 154 J Wait. 197-175-541; S. Spencer. 169; R. McBrian. 182. E Rairigh. 187-182517; E. Mesecar. 174-216-536; B. Calkhan. 176-171; R Haight, 157, B Falconer. 177 Splits Converted: B Callihan, 6-7. THURS. MORN. WOMEN Trio. 24-12; The Three A s. 2313; Lilley s of the Alley, 23-13; The B UNS., 21'2-14'-.; Words to the “Y’s YMCA Indoor Soccer • The YMCA-YuUth Council Indoor Soccer Program for youth will resume this Saturday, March 12, at the regularly scheduled lime periods. Youth who would still like to participate arc invited to participate The program is held in the Jr High west gym at the following times - 7-8 grades, 8 to 9 a.m.; 5-6 grades, 9; 15 to 10:30 a m.; and 34 grades, 10:45 to 12 noon. \ MCA Outdoor Soccer - The YMCA- Youth Council are now taking registrations for the spring and fall outdoor soccer program. The spring season will begin April 23 and con­ tinue until June 4. The fall season will begin September 17 and continue until October 22. The program is open to any boys or girls u ho will be in the following grades in the fall of 1983; Kindergarten through the 8th grade. Those now in the eighth giade will be able to play in the eighth grade program in the spring. Games will be played in Bob King Park and Tyden Park. Games will be played on Saturday mornings with practices held during the week The cost of the program is $5, which will include both the spring and the fall season, a learn t-shirt, a certificate and a patch. Scholarships are availabe - check with the YMCA Office. To participate all players are required to return the registration form to; 520 E. Francis. Hastings, by March 24 There will also be a required parents meeting on March 24 at 7 p.m. in the Junior High music room. Goals and objectives, schedules and volunteers will be discuessed. Gaines Scheduled for Week of March 14 Youth Basketball - 5-6 graders: Tuesday. March 15. 4 p m.. Vanhouten vs. Raiders; 5 p.m. 76’ers vs. Celtics. Thursday. March 17. 4 p.m. Vanhouten vs. Celtics; 5 p.m. Raiders vs. 76’ers. Mens City League Basketball - C League: Monday, March 14, tournament. 6:30 p.m.. Hamlets vs. Nun Runners; 7:30 p.m., Hastings Sanitary vs. Hastings Insurance; 8 30p.m., Merchants vs. Nortons. B League: See game schedule posted on lockerroom door in Jr High. A League: Winner of Thursdays. March 10 game will play Wayland on Thursday, March 17 at Wayland. Game time will be at 7:30 p.m. Mens Voiles ball - Wednesday. March 16; ' p.m., Lewis Reality vs. Independants; Hastings Mfg. vs. Moose. 8 p.m. Lewis vs. Hastings Mfg.; Moose vs. Independants. Adult Indoor Soccer - Wednesday, March 16. 7 p.m . Mepham vs. Styrirg; 8 p.m., Gole vs. Paulauski. Endsley?- Dairy. 19-17; Fruins. 19-17, Bosley's Hustlers. 18-18. Mrs Stitches. 18-18; Gillons Construction. 15-21. Agnes- Korr.er Kitchen. 15-21; Slow Pokes. 15-21. Mode o Day. 15-21. Gun Ridge. 14-22; Carpenter's Den. 11'2-24'2. High Games and Series: J McMillon. 202551. S VanDenburg. 186-540. Lorna Miller. 162. Linda Miller. 178; D Keeler. 160; M Mullens. 167. B Moody. 181. S. Varney. 157; D Haight. 155. S. Godbey. 183. S Trowbridge. 157; J Wright. 159. F. Schneider. 148; J. Drake. 151; B Stewart. 136. V Peabody. 179; J. Gasper. 166; L. Barnurn. 192; D. Murphy. 171 Splits Converted: I) Kceler. 4-5; C. Cheney. 5-10 and 4-5; L. Miller. 5-7 . BOWLERETTES Pennock Hospital. 29'2-10*2; Kent Oil. 29II. CoenenConstruction. 25*--14»2; Hastings Bowl. 24-16; Reminder. 23-17; Hecker Agency, 23-17; Mary's Beauty Shop. 23-17; Big George's. 22*2-20*a; Burger Chef. 20-20; Hause Realty. 19'.-20'.; D.J Electric. 19-21; Barry County Medical Care Facility. 19-21; Riverview. 17'2-22»2; Hair Port. 15'.-24'2; Pioneer Motel. 15-25; Shu-da-bm. 13-27; Miller s Carpel. 11'2-28'2: HairCare Center. 10'-.-29'2 WEI). NIGHT CLASSIC AAA 59.541.5; Carlton Center Ex. 6745; WBCH. 6646; Eberhad. 6547; Jamar. 6349; McDonalds. 62-50; Hastings City Bank. 62-50; Sign Tire. 60.5-51.5; Farrell Heating. 60-52; Electric Galaxy. 59.5-52.5; Farmer Feed. 5953 Hastings Sweeper. 59-53; Hastings Aluminum Products, 56.5-55.5; Hastings Bowl. 54-58; Food Center. 50-62; Skedgell, 4666; B&R Kafay. 39-73; Zephyr Service. 14-98. B Romick. 212-211-233-656; D Hubbard. 247-200-203-650; B Dexter. 222-210-197-629; S. Daniel. 200-202-219-621; B Calvin. 226-210175-611. Mens Volleyball Scoreboard Week of March 7 W L ................... 45 3 .33 15 .................... 15 33 ..................... 1 47 Adult YMCA Indoor Soccer Game Results for March 2: Styrings 5 vs. Gale 1. Mepham 2 vs. Paulauski 1. Standings W L T Mepham .......... 2 0 0 Styring 200 Gold 0 2 0 Paulski 0 2 0 Mepham-Styring tied in regular play. Mens Intra City YMCA Basketball Game Results for Week of Feb 28 C League - Tournament Play: Non-runners 43 vs. Insurances 32. Merchants 27 vs. Hastings Sanitary 36. Hamlets 36 vs. Nortons 34. B League: C's Place 38 vs. Cotants 42, Hastings Oxygen 42 vs. Johnny's 95, C's Place 71 vs. Hastings Oxygen 30. Leary's forfeited to Cotants. A League - Tournament Play: McDonalds 66 vs. Burger Chef 61. Razors Edge 68 vs. Schoolhouse Inn 82. Standings WL C League - Tournament: Hastings Sanitary 2 0 Hamlets 2 0 Merchants 1 | Non Runners 1 i Nortons 0 2 Hastings Insurances 0 2 Hastings Sanitary and Merchants tied for first in regular season play B League: Johnny's tLeague Winner > 10 1 Cotants 9 2 Burger Chef 7 4 C's Place 6 5 Leary's 5 6 CAB’ 5 6 Pennock Hospital 2 9 Hastings Oxygen 0 11 A League - Tournament: School house Inn iTournament Winner > 3 0 Razors Edge 2 1 McDonalds I 2 Burger Chef 1 2 SUN. NIGHT MIXED The Toads. 6143; Brownbaggers. 59* 2* 44*2; Hog Wash. 5941; Big Four. 5644; Little Big Horn. 5549; Hosers. 5541; Debs. 53-51; Tails End. 53-51; Alley Cats. 52-52. Hooter Crew. 52-52; Sandbaggers. 52-52. White Lightning 51-53; Really Rotten. 49’2-54'... Hot Shots, 47'2-56*2; Fruins. 47'2-56'2; Pin Pais. 46'2-57'2; Spare Parts. 40*->63<2; Escapees. 37-67. High Games and Scries (Women): J. Culhane. 172; L. Martz, 182; D. Kelly 212580; J Ogden, 189426; L. Fruin. 159.’ High Gamesand Series (Men): M. Blough. 177491; M. Sutton. 168; J. Beach, 189; S. Howes. 190-530; J. Stewart, 199-464; W Friend. Jr.. 206-522; R Ogden. 198-524 Splits Converted: M. VanKuilenburg. 5-710; J. Beach. 7-9-10. WED. AFTERNOON Gillons. 26; Hair Care Center, 21*2; Alflen & Assoc., 21; Champion Tax Service, IB1-.-: Ted's, 18; Art Meade Auto Sales. 18; Nash­ ville Locker. 18; Vogt. 13'2; Yoder s. 13; Varney's Stables, 124. High Games an 1 Series: Chris Wilcox. 197. Kathy Christopher. 156; D. Burns, 185-503; L. Yoder, 178 456; D. Murphy, 208466; P. Harvey. 157404, J. Alflen. 211-503. Splits Converted: J. Alflen. 3-6-7; S. VanDenburg, 5-7; L. Barnum, 4-7-9; S. Pennington, 3-7; N. Varney. 6-9-7. N. Varney bowled a triplicate 128. IT ES. REC. NO. 3 Bob's Service Shop, 28-16. Freeport Supply. 2816. Freeport Restaurant. 25'2 IB*... Carlton Center Fx . 24'2-19’2. BarnAutomotive. 19-25; Stevens Tn-.-king, 19-25. Nashville Automotive. 17-27. Yoder's Sunoco. 15-29. High (tames and Series: M. Porrilt, 516. .1 Usbornc. 537; B. Heath. 549, J Allerding. 209-559 II \STIN(.S Ml (.. I.EAGl E Devvey > Auto. 476. Machine Room. 425. McDonald's. 420*2. Chrome Room. 405; \ iking. 409. Hastings Flower Shop. 391; office. 391'... Leftovers. 322 High Games and Scries: C Baker. 221 212 210443 R Conley. 222-214*592; R Hook. 550; J Bell. 209-540. M Tucker. 526. M Schantz, 200-520; S Hanson. 528; B Nystrom. 515; W Beck. 505. C Hause. 502. MONDAY MIXERS Medical Care Facility. 67-37; Hastings Flower Shop. 6440. Public Auto (Juliet. 61 • ■■■ 42'.; Muir Drugs. 6044, Art Meade Motor Sales. 5945; Wilt's Custom Cars. 57-47. Dewey's Auto Body. 5648; Hastings Savings & Loan. 51-53, Cinder Drugs. 50-54; Goodyear Bros.. 49'2-54'2. Michelob. 49-55; Gordie s Wear House. 47-57; Food Center. 4757. Hastings Bowl. 441.-591,; The Depot. 4262; B & R Kaf-Ay. 40*2-63'2; Stalwart Buildings. 35-69. High Games and Series: C. Bolo. 166; S. Birman. 183-515; G DeVault. 169; B. Anders. 166; B. Jones. 188-525; G. VanGeison. 171; B. Whitaker. 178. J. Peurach. 173; D Kelley. 236-566; B. Callihan. 171; M. Snowden. 169: (J. Osterman. 170; P Porteous. 174; F. Girrbach, 178; P. Champion. 186; P. Snvder. 194; S. Merrill. 213-505 MAJORS Frantz Buick. 406.5. Stevens Trucking. 405.5; Piston Ring. 391.5; E W Bliss Co , 391 5. City Food & Bev . 369 5. Tiki. 357.5 Fruins. 346.5; No Shows. 308 5 High Games and Series: I) Lambert. 234183 222-639; W Lydy. 502. R. Conley. 213-225188-626. B Bowman, 224-576; J. Schechterle. 503; B. Dexter. 200-569. T. Nichols. 204-592. R Pierce. 528; T. Keeler. 503; H. Keeler, 218 558; J Barnum. 202-554; R Hook. 505; J Bowman. 212-529; M Verus. 204-546. D Peabody. 219-526; B Castelein. 529 TUES. NIGHT MIXED Skedgell Well Drilling. 58 50; Buehler Realty. 56*2-514; Welton's Inc.. 564-514; Carrousel Realty. 544-534; Britten Bros Const.. 544*534. Hallifax Snowplowing. 5454; Hastings Fiberglass. 524-554; Smith Silos. 524-55'2; Woodland Sales. 51-57; Brown s Bunch. 50-58. High Games and Series (Men): J. Warren. 209-601. J. Schreiner, 202-579; D. Cheney. 228 580. B. Eastman. 187-522; P. Anderson. 195512; M. Carnell. 198-511; P. Scobey. 183-520; J. Price, 197-509; D. Wilcox. 195-516; D Hoffman, 187; M. Bishop. 181; J. Moore, 181; M Peake, 178; B. Brown. 164. High Games and Series (Women): J. Cooper. 200-521. E. Johnson, 204; S. Price. 168; J. Skedgell. 166; P. Carnell. 166; A. Eaton. 163; D. Gasper. 162; S. Still. 164; J. Wright. 159; H Scobey, 155; J. Bishop. 154; G Scobey. 145; P. Skedgell. 140: P. Warren. 132. Splits Converted: I. Eaton. 4-10. THURSDAY J RS. Hastings Bowl, 30. Cone Zone. 29; Hodges. 28; Miller s Carpet. 27; Moose. 25*2; Signs Tire Service. 234; City Bank. 22; Williams Special Tee's, 15; Public Auto Outlet. 12; Middle Lakers. 10. High Games and Series: W. Robins, 208322; E. Vargaz. 122-217; B.J. Nelson. 116-217; V. DeZess. 147-263; N. Winick, 140-249; B. Hanford. 147-279; T. Tuttle. 105-207; M. goodenough. 142-264; D. Miller, 127; M. Snyder. 121; B. Myers. 136; E. Pennock. 128; J. Lord. 114; P. Rine. 103; E. Raffler, 100; D. Dykstra. 121. Splits Converted: S. Denslaw. 6-7-10; M. Goodenough. 5-7. DAVE STORMS Tri- Aerobics - Starting the week of March 28. and continuing until the week of June 6 < excluding the week ol April 4-8). the YMCAYouth Council will begin its spring session of adult aerobic classes The cost is $27 for the twice a week program A special Friday morning class can be taken for those already in a two day class for an additional $12. Senior citizens may enroll in an over 35 class for $20. The following is a list of the spring classes. Mon.-Wed., Middleville Middle, 6:30 p.m.. regular. Mon.-Wed.. Middleville Middle. 7:45 p.m., regular; Mon- Thurs.. Lake Odessa Community. 6:30 p.m., regular; Mon - Thurs., Lake Odessa Community. 7:30 p.m., regular; Mon - Wed.. UAW Hall, 8:30 p.m., regular; Mon.- Wed.. UAW Hall. 9:30 a m., regular. Mon - Wed., Northeastern, 6-7 p.m.. over 35: Mon.- Wed.. Jr High west gym. 7:30 p in , regular. Tues Thurs . UAW Hall. 8:30 a m., over 35; Tues.- Thurs . UAW Hall, 9:45 a m., over 35; Tues.- Thurs., Jr. High east gym. 3:45 p.m . regular: Tues Thurs.. Jr. High east gym, 6 p.m., regular. Tues - Thurs , Jr. High east gym. 7:15 p.m.. regular; Fri., UAW Hall. *) a m., regular; Fri., UAW Hall. 10 a.m., over 35. Registration - Send check or money order and class registered for to the YMCA Office at 520 E. Francis. Hastings. Each class has a definite enrollment so register early. Registration will be open to those not enrolled in the winter session starting, the week of March 7. For more information, call the YMCA Office at 9454574, or Jill Corstange at 948-2396. SERVICE DIRECTORY WATER TREATMENT TRAVEL ^_HWC= HASTINGS WATER CONDITIONING, INC. CERTIFIED DEALER Softeners • Salt • Drinking Water Products ) Phone |616) 945-3949 Club XXV 629 S. MICHIGAN AVE, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN PRINTING PLANTS <3Jastings tJfoweA Sfcop Scoreboard Standings Moose Hastings Mfg. Independants Lewis Realty High Games and Series: C Jenkins. 158. B Sinclair. 181. J Doster. 171. L Perry. 184 519; s Merrill. 193. D Svoboda. 193 J Hickey. 178; R McBrian. 183. M Sutherland. 164; V Carr. 181. B High. 189 L. High. 145. P. Arends. 192-518. D Chap­ man. 185; R Miller, 173. B Blakely. 193-518. M E. Goggins. 200; J Bassett. 209. P Crcninger. 167; B. Stewart. 151; L. Bal veal. 146 Splits Converted: H. Coenen. 3-7-10; J Bassett. 5-7 Page 9 • hospital-funerals-weddings (free delivery in city limits) • plants and floral arrangements • wicker baskets • silk and dried arrangements • floral hair clips • fuli wire service Playoff game between Schoolhouse Inn and Razors Edge Thursday. March 10 at 7:15. High School girls YMCA volleyball game results for Feb. 23. 1983 Karnes beat Shepler. 15-8. 15-3; Vickies defeated Lumberts 4-15. 15-7. 15-12; Karnes was edged out by Pontseele 8-15, 6-15; Shepler won over Lumberts 15-7. 5-15. 15-7. FRAMING (Owners of Reminder & Bonner) (616) 945-3484 Joe & Kim Schroeder 402 North Michigan Avenue (616) 945-9554 ben______ —rranKiin Hastings, Ml. 49058 CUSTOM Final Standinds Karnes Pontseele Vickies Shepler Lumberts FRAMING FREE SERVICES • • • • SWEEPERS Soccer season is around the corner When people think of the largest spectator sport in the world - they think of tootball, or baseball. Soccer is that sport! Taking from the participation of children and adults who were involved in Soccer last season in Hastings -• it is also the most popular here. A question arises to why is Soccer so popular A few reasons may be that: -- Soccer is a sport in which a small person can very easily compete against a much larger opponent. - Soccer is a sport in which combines all the aerobic exercises into a fast- moving team sport A sport in which all participate Some of the upcoming Soccer events in­ volving interested boys and girls are The YMCA began an Indoor Soccer League Clinic for all boys and girls Saturday. Feb 26. and will run to March 26. The clinic will involve practice instruction and game participation It will be held in the west gym uf the Junior High School Please call Dave Storms. YMCA Director, al 9454574 for further information Also registration is beginning for YMCA Youth ( ouncil Outdoor Soccer. The spring season will start April 23 and continue until June 4 The fall season will begin Sept 17 and end Oct 22. Games will be played on Saturdays There will be a meeting on March 24 at 7 p rn in the Junior High School Music Room for parents of Soccer players Goals objectives, schedules, and volunteer*. will In­ discussed Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Mat Cutting Glass Cutting Stretching Mounting PHONE HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP 945-5274 127 S. Jefferson Street Hostings. Michigan 49058 Phone 948-8103 ELECTRICAL RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES LAUNDRY Electric Motor Repair Corner of Jefferson and State Street DOWNTOWN HASTINGS — Most motors repaired in one day — Furnace Motor and Water Pumps Our Specialty BICYCLES 's »Coin Operated Machines •Drop Off Laundry ‘Pressing t/ ^Electric Motor Service EA SA)’ 607 S Michigan. Hastings • 945-4720 1569 Bedford Rood Sales,.Service...Repairs Phone 945-5113 Now Timber Trails carries the Fuji bicycle Seethe new FUJI line "tiMBCR 'Trails - S®T.TJNC’ this week HEALTH & FITNESS REAL ESTATE TOTAL FITNESS, INC. Confidential Personal Instruction on Exercise and Diet Cardiovascular & Physical Conditioning See Sen nil Barry County Since HMu THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE 1105 W. Green St., Hastings HOURS Mon Fri 7 a m fo^p.m So’ 8 a m 'ojp m MILLER REAL ESTATE tor a Better Deal... Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 KEN MILLER, C.R.S. — BROKER PfALTOR 137 W Stale st Hastings (616i 945-5182 HEATING ft AIR CONDITIONING FARRELL'S Heating & Cooling I HEATING ond AIR CONDITIONING 1 INSTALLATION and SERVICE 802 E. GRAND 945-4020 �The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Apartment House FOR RENT FOR RENT: Partially furnished, ground floor, kitchenette apartment. Utilities paid. 945-7.191, Hastings. (3-10)__________ FOR RENT - SCHOOL­ HOUSE: Blacktop road, oil heat, one acre, toilets, ex­ cellent condition, suitable for church, faternal groups, warehousing. Reasonable. 945-5476. (3-17) HOUSE FOR RENT: Freeport. No pets. Deposit and references required. Price negotiable. 765-8851, Freeport.________________ FOR RENT: Small, two bedroom duplex apartment in Woodland. Cull after 4 p.m., 367-2675. FURNISHED. ONE BDRM. DUPLEX, Middle Lake. Adult. Ail utilities paid. Call Friday thru Sunday, 9454758, Hastings. FOR RENT: Three bedroom farmhouse, oil furnace. $200 month, plus deposit. References. Call after 4 p.m., 517-726-0341, Ver­ montville. (3-17) VERY CUTE, upper, furnished apartment for rent. One bedroom. $200 a month, $100 deposit. Pay own utilities. 945-9101. (3-17) Trailer for Rent FOR RENT: South side of Gun Lake, two bedroom trailer. Stove and refrigerator furnished. $200 a month, plus deposit. 6725526, Martin. Space For Rent SPACE FOR RENT in basement of beauty shop, 314 E. State St., Hastings. Call 891-8482 after 6 p.m. for more information. (3-17) Want To Rent WANTED TO RENT: Farm, approx. 200 acres, in Caledonia - Middleville area. Send replys to Box 804, in care of the Reminder, Hastings. (3-24) House For Sale COUNTRY HOME: Nice, five years old, three bedroom. 10 acres, in Dowling. Hastings schools. $44,900. (616) 721-3385. Banfield. (3-31) ATTENTION: We have put our lovely home up for sale. For details, call 948-8270, Hastings. (3-17) FOR SALE: Completely remodeled, two bedroom home on two quiet lots. No city utilities. Nashville area. 517-726-0117, Vermontville. (3-17) Bldg. For Sale FOR SALE BY OWNER: Building - 131 S. Jefferson, downtown location. Phone 616-945-9174 after 6 p.m. (317) MOBILE HOMES MOBILE HOME: liSSO’, carpeted, refrigerator and electric stove included. Must be moved. Call 671-5699. FOR SALE: 1974 Monarch mobile home, 24’x40’, needs some repair, must be moved, $7,000 or best offer. 795-7854, Middleville. (3-17) l4’x70’, 8'x22' expando. two bedrooms, bath. 8'x8’ shed, stove, refrigerator. Must sell. Beautiful. 948-9073. Land For Sale FOR SALE: 2-5 acres, all wooded, half mile from Hastings. 3674141, after 6 p.m., Woodland. FOR SALE: 6‘4 acres. $8,000. Lawrence Rd. Con­ tract possible, $2,500 down, 11 percent interest. Call mornings or weekends, 7583526, Lacey. (3-17) Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Full- oi part-time, attractive position in sales area. Neat appearance and good character a must. Steady work and no lay-offs. Ex­ tremely high income to start. Call 345-4395. Appliance Division Consolidated Food Co. E.O.E. (3-10F HELP WANTED: Woman to live with elderly person in their home. Must be able to drive. General housework and cooking. Good salary. Please reply to Ad No. 807, in care of Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058. 3 EVENINGS PER WEEK: Nice part-time job for homemaker. Average $7.50 per hour. Comtempo Fashions. Cail 9 a.m. to 12, 374-8360 or 517-566-8429. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT ADVISORS: Qualifications: desire to lose 10 lbs. or more and 10 hours a week available. Will train, call 9459326 evenings and weekends. (3-31) INSERVICE DIREC­ TOR: Must be an R.N. currently licensed in Michigan. Will be respon­ sible for continuing education and training of new staff. Occasional weekend work. Responsible fo»* infection control com­ pliance Work four days oer week. If interested, contact Jane Bagby, Ionia Manor, 616-527-0080. LIVE-IN HOME OPERATOR for six-person contract home in Lake Odessa, Mich. for developmentally disabled­ deaf adults. Room, board, salary, plus fringe package. Apply at E.B.I. Breakthru, Inc., 821 Fourth Avenue, Lake Odessa. EEO-AA. JOBS WANTED MEEK BOYS will do your odd jobs, lawn work, trim­ ming, etc. Dependable, do not drink or smoke. Call 9459101. (3-10)______________ RAKING and mowing jobs wanted. Please call Lee Wallace, 948-9236, Hastings. DAY CARE: My home Reasonable. 623-5267. Delton. (3-24) TRAINING CLASS CALL TODAY about our March Training Class. We’d like to talk with enthusiastic self-starting people. Welcome W'agon trains you for a flexible hour, sales and public relations positions. Car a must. Call Joan at 4513144 or 457-2081. Welcome Wagon. (EOE 3-3) BUSINESS SERVICES TAX PREPARATION: Experienced, reasonable. Dowling - south Hastings area. 948-2550, after 6 p.m. (3-31) MENDING BASKET: Also specializing in zippers and alterations. Call 945-9712 for appointments, (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, ' refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton. Nashville. 852-9691. (tfn) CROSS WITH CHRIS! Personally escorted two week tours: East Germany. Austria, Switzerland. Belgium, Holland. June 14. 28 Scandinavian Adventure July 14. Price from $1,475 Detroit includes TWO MEALS DAILY first class hotels. Free brochure. Mrs. Chris Press, 7369 Berne Rd., Pigeon, Ml 48755 . 517-4532202. TRY A CHR ISC ROSS! CASH FOR LANb CONTRACTS & Hf Al ESTATE IOANS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES HAVE A HIGHLY PROFITABLE and beautiful jean shop of your own. Featuring nationally known brands - Izod. Levi, Calvin Klein. Gloria Vanderbilt, Chic. Ocean Pacific and over 200 others. $7,900 to $14,900 includes beginning in­ ventory; round trip ticket for two to the Fashion Center; in-store training; beautiful California redwood and cedar Shakes fixtures in­ stalled and grand opening promotions. Call Mr. Hartley at Prestige Fashion. 1-800527-6443. NOTICES A board of directors meeting for Community Action Agency will be held Monday, March 14. 1983 at 7:30 p.m., third floor. 7 E. State St.. Battle Creek MEETINGS Middleville AA meetings. Wednesdays. 8 p.m.. St. Augustine Church Phone 795-9829. < tfn > FOUND Farm Animals FOUND: Black female dog. labrador retriever, on W. Bonanza Rd. If owner can't be found, will give to good home. 374-3197, Lake Odessa. AQHA STALLION SER­ VICE: Bloodlines Dr. Medicine Man and The Redeemer. For information, call948-8742, Hastings. (3-17) FOR SALE: Eight-year-old registered black Arab mare, quiet, gentle. Big Horn saddle, trimmed in silver. 945-2236. (3-17) FOR SALE: Black Angus steer. Also, dog to give away to good home, saint bernard shepherd mix. 948-8963, Hastings.________________ PERSONAL CARD OF THANKS We wish io thank al! relatives and friends for all the cards and gifts received al our 25th anniversary open house. A special thanks to our children, niece and nephew who made it all possible. God bless you all. John & Dorothy Service Foster Care PRIVATE ROOM available in my Adult Foster Care Home. Call 945-3747, Hastings. (3-31) HOUSEHOLD FOR SALE: FOR SALE: Solid maple double bed, box springs and mattress, dresser with mirror to match, excellent condition. $250. Phone 7953594, evenings. (3-10) FOR SALE: Washer, dryer and gas range, working condition, $30 each or best offer. 852-1817, Nashville. (317; ANTIQUE BOOKCASE, $350; large antique dining room table, $200. 948-2338. FOR SALE: Bedroom furniture - two dressers with mirror, two night stands with lamps, and double headboard. Phone 945-2329. FOR SALE: Baby bed with mattress and other baby items. Phone between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., 374-8447, Lake Odessa._________________ FOR SALE: Double door refrigerator-freezer. Phone 945-3374. BABY BLANKETS, quilts, afghans, bedpsreads. baby furniture, kitchen utensils at the Barter Fair. 117 S. Jefferson, Hastings. FOR SALE: Bookcases, antique china cabinet, and all types of furniture. Barter Fair. 117 S Jefferson, Hastings.________________ LITTON MICROWAVES $100 OFF our regular low price. Cash and carry only. Barter Fair. 117 S. Jefferson, Hastings.________________ FOR SALE: Davenports, studio couches, day beds. Barter Fair, 117 S. Jefferson, Hastings._______________ FOR SALE: Washer and dryer. 795-9952.__________ FOR SALE: Side-by-side refrigerator. 795-9952. FOR SALE: washer. 795-9952. Portable FOR SALE: Kitchen stove. 795-9952. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE: Guitar am­ plifier, Yamaha, 100 watts, six months old, $495. 9488688.___________________ FOR SALE: Wurlitzer spinet piano in good condition, $400. Phone 948-8226 after 5 p.m. FOR SALE: 1979 Kimball piano, dark cherry wood, decorative carving, bench, $1,600. Moving. Phone Cindy, (616 ) 374-7029 after 6 p.m. FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Com planter, John Deere 1250, six 30" rows, like new condition. Call 891-8906, Caledonia. (317) FOR SALE: 7060 tractor with power steering, cab air, AM-FM stereo and duals. 2,500 hours, asking $13,500. (616 ) 367-4542. Woodland. (310)______________ ' FOR SALE: N.H. haybine, $900; l.H. Super M diesel. $1,000; International chopper, hay and corn heads. $200. 758-3764, Lacey. FOR SALE: Rear tractor tire, size 11x36. 795-3412, Middleville. FARM TRACTORS, combines and equipment parts new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates. TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS. Stamm Equipment Company. U.S. 131 at Wayland. Mich., 792-62W or 8774666________________ FOR SALE: Seven bottom mow board plow. Phone 7213138. (3-17) FOR SALE: 1979 2040 John Deere with 145 loader. 325 hours. $11,500 or best offer Call 374-8186. Lake Odessa. PETS FREE: Two small male puppies to a good home. 9454397, Hastings. (3-24) FOR SALE: Malamute mix puppies, five weeks old. Call after 5 p.m., 945-3658, Hastings. (3-10) AQHA STALLION SER­ VICE: Bloodlines Dr. Medicine Man and The Redeemer. For information call, 948-8742, Hastings. (315) _______ FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Mixed hard­ wood, $35 face cord; three face cord, $100. 852-0740 or 852-9125. (3-31) ASH HARDWOOD: $30.00 a face cord, $24.00 smaller wood. Call after 6 p.m. 8521509, Nashville, (tfn) MISCELLANEOUS HAY FOR SALE: Good quality first cutting. Will deliver, COD basis. 698-6477, Dutton. (3-17) SEED OATS FOR SALE: Heritage and Mariner varieties. (517) 726-0217, Vermontville. (3-10)_______ FOR SALE: Locust fence posts, $2.00; $2.15 delivered. 945-5406. (3-10) ATTENTION FARMERS For your trucking needs, call A. R. Simmons. Grain, hay ano etc. Phone 948-8471. (310) FOR SALE: Pair of Belguim geldings, sorrel, with white mane and tails, 18 hands, both good, reasonable. Also manure spreader, cultivater, hay mower, log sleigh and riding plow. Ph. 681-2266 Dorr. REPOSSESSED SIGN! Nothing down! Take over payments $58 monthly 4'x8’ flashing arrow sign. New bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. Call FREE 1-000626-7446, anytime. FOR SALE: Used cement blocks. 30c each; 18 ft. fiberglass speedboat, $200. 945-5684 or 948-2682, Hastings,_______________ FOR SALE: Beauty shop equipment, very good condition. Phone 945-3951 after 6 p.m. SELLING ODYSSEY VID1 ? COMPUTER with eight games, $130. 945-9500. MADAME ALEXANDER DOLLS: Victoria and Huggums in excellent condition. Barter Fair. 117 S. Jefferson. 20” BOY’S BIKE: $30. 9455977. HAY FOR SALE: 2nd cut­ ting alfalfa, $2 a bale. 8687252, Alto. FOR SALE: 30 big bales of hay. $30 each; fifth wheel gooseneck trailer, $3,600. Rich Landon, 945-4476. 20 LARGE ROUND BALES ALFALFA, stored inside, $25: 500 bales alfalfa, $1; 700 bales oat straw, 65c. 963-6871, Battle Creek.____________ FOR SALE: Gold diamond engagement ring and matching wedding band, best offer. Call 945-9876. AFRICAN VIOLETS: Many colors. 700 E. Mill, Hastings. FOR SALE: Hay, $1 to $1.25 per bale. Also, purebred Arab gelding, five years old. Call evenings. 758-3328, Lacey. CAMBRIDGE DIET: Selling out stock. After 5 p.m., 7959205, Middleville._________ HAY: 1st cutting alfalfa, also clover. Phone 758-3466 or 758-3548.______________ FOR SALE: Factory built 8 fL steel workbench. Call before 9 a.m. or after 4:30 p.m., 852-9370, Nashville. FOR SALE: Craftsman lathe with motor and stand, $150 . 963-2528, Clarksville. FOR SALE: Eight-day Early American grand­ mother style clock. $250 or best offer. 795-9548, Mid­ dleville^_________________ LARGE AIRTIGHT WOOD HEATER FOR SALE: Like new. Would consider trade for lawn mower, etc. 9459101. SNOWMOBILE: 1973 Arctic Cat 440, boo miles, with trailer. Kerosene heater, Koehring, 9,300 B.t.u. 7953626. Middleville. JUST RECEIVED 100s of pairs of salt and pepper shakers. Barter Fair. 117 S. Jefferson. Hastings. BAKED GOODS SALE’: Hastings City Bank. March 15. Sponsored by Catholic Daughters. (3-17) FOR SALE: 25” color console T V., $200; horse drawn buggy and harness, $1,600; 1971 Moto-Ski snowmobile, $175. 945-4935, Hastings. FOR SALE: New all-purpose adult English saddle, used only once, $220. 945-4467. FOR SALE: Alfalfa hay, 1st or 2nd cutting, large round bales or square bales. (517) 852-9240, Nashville._______ FOR SALE: Brunswick pool table with accessories, $400. No calls between 12 noon and 3 p.m., 945-9765, Hastings. STAIN ON GLASS CLASS: Learn to do-it-yourself. March 24 and 25. Call Mary Spencer for details, 795-7132, Middleville. JELLY BELLIES available for Easter, for only $3.50 lb. at Reflections. 122 W. Mill St., Hastings.____________ FOR SALE: Antique dishes. Depression glass, vases, and lots of neat collectibles. Barter Fair, 117 S. Jefferson, Hastings. 5- & 10-SPEED BIKES: $35 and$40. 945 5977. WANTED WANTED TO BUY: Stan­ ding hay out of the field, cash or shares. 367-2205, Woodland. (3-17) WANTED: Single bed with good mattress and springs. 945-4238. WANTED TO BUY: All types of tables and dining room sets; western paperback books. Barter Fair, 117 S. Jefferson, Hastings. WANTED: 2300CC four cylinder engine for 1975 Ford Mustang II. 945-4692, after 5 p.m. WANTED: Wood splitter. 945-5802. WANTED: Children’s table and chair set. Must be reasonable. 948-2753, after 6 p.m.______ i_____________ USED CARS and TRUCKS 1976 OLDS 88: California car, no rust, immaculate, air, AM-FM, $3,250. 623-5391, Delton (3-17)____________ FOR SALE: 1980 Datsun 280ZX, black with leather and gold, 5-speed, excellent condition, $10,200. Phone (1) 457-5509, Jenison. (3-10) 1976 HONDA CIVIC: Ex­ cellent condition, must sell, $1,900 or best offer. Phone 945-4718 after 6 p.m. FOR SALE: 1977 Malibu Classic, sharp, AM-FM stereo, air, undercoated, Poly-Glazed. Phone 948-8953 after 5 p.m. 1977 DODGE RAM CHARGER: 4-wheel drive, with plow, $4000 or make offer. 765-8851, Freeport. FOR SALE: 1980 Cutlass Supreme, 27,000 miles, very sharp, sun roof, V-6 engine. (616) 868-6350. Alto. FOR SALE: 1982 Pontiac J2000 station wagon. Call after 4 p.m„ M5-4600. (3-17) FOR SALE: 1967 Baracuda with 340 engine. Call anytime. 948-8211, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1948 Ford 4-dr., solid body. 852-9817, Nash­ ville, after 4:30 p.m. FOR SALE: 1973 Toyota Land Cruiser, $1,300. Phone 945-9370. FOR SALE: 1977 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham, loaded, good tires, good shape, $2,000. 374-7652. Lake Odessa, 6-8 p.m. FOR SALE: 1961 4-dr. Pontiac Catalina. 64,000 actual miles, runs good, very clean. $700 or best offer. 9482099, Hastings. FOR SALE OR TRADE: 1978 Chevy Big 10 pickup, excellent condition. 948-9008. FOR SALE: Dodge Aspen wagon. 1978, power steering and brakes, air, cruise, stereo. $3,000. Phone 795-3362 or 795-9182. FOR SALE: 1979 Mustang, 4speed. excellent shape. Interested buyers only, call after 5 p.m. only, phone 8529083. FOR SALE: ’57 Chevy, mint condition, $2,100. 367-7715. Woodland. 1979 DODgeTcOLT: 26 and 39 m.p.g., California car, $2,300. Call 948-8910. Hastings. FOR SALE: 1978 Honda 400. automatic: 1976 Honda 750cc; '69 Chevy Impala 350; 1971 Olds Delta 88. Call 6235483 anytime. 1974 DODGE TON TRUCK: Power steering, power brakes, dual tanks, new brakes, new clutch, $1,195. Call 795-3614, Mid­ dleville. (3-17) 1978 COUGAR XR7: Steering, brakes, stereo, cruise control. 302 engine, 56.000. nice, $2,995. 1-7922388, Wayland.___________ The Hastings Banner. Thursday. March 10, 1983 — Page 10 Outdoor Report 1976 FORD GRAN TORINO WAGON: Nine passenger, steering, brakes, air, real clean. Ziebarted, 85,000 miles, runs like 30,000, $1,495. 1-792-2388, Wayland. 1979 FORD FAIRMONT: 2dr., 4 cylinder, 4-speed, AMFM, economy special, 50,000, $2,495. 1-792-2388, Wayland. 1977 FORD E-150 WINDOW VAN: 302, steering, brakes, automatic, side doors, Ziebarted, real nice. $2,495. 1-792-2388, Wayland.______ 1975 FORD F-350 CLUB CAB: Camper special, steering, brakes, automatic, AM-FM cassette, nice, $1,995. 1-792-2388, Wayland. 1973 FORD RANCHERO, 1973 Ford Gran Torino mechancially perfect but rusty. Choice $395.1-792-2388, Wayland.__________ 1976 GRAN FURY PLYMOUTH: Runs down the road like a new one but rusty. $595. 1-792-2388, Wayland.__________ _____ 1979 PINTO SQUIRE WAGON: 37,000 miles, automatic, real nice. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings.______ 1977 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO: 2-dr., 55,000 miles, air conditioning, stereo, swivel bucket seats, real sharp. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings. 1978 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME BROUGHAM: 2-dr., 47,000 miles, loaded, sharp. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings.________________ 1976 MERCURY MARQUIS BROUGHAM: 4-dr., 57,000 miles, loaded, sharp. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings._____________ 1978 BUICK LeSABRE CUSTOM: 4-dr., 52,000 miles, automatic, V-6 engine, air conditioning, vinyl top. excellent family car. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111.________________ 1972 VOLKSWAGEN ENGINE: 1600 Duel Port, recent overhaul, $250. Also, '65 Volkswagen, good body, no engine, $200. 795-3930, Middleville. Travel Trailers FOR SALE: 1974 Fan trailer, 24’, many extras, reasonable price, $3,900. Call 945-3096 after 5 p.m. (3-17)________ MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE: Suzuki 850 L drive shaft, fairing, stereo, luggage rack, trunk, ad­ justable back rest, case savers, $3,000. 868-7573, Alto. MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE: 1975 Honda CB360T, ex­ cellent condition, only 6,000 miles, Plexiglass wind­ shield, luggage rack with box. Call 945-4616 after 5:30 p.m. 1971 YAMAHA 250cc: Needs minor repair, runs, $95. 7213120, Banfield. FOR SALE: 1978 Suzuki GS750 with windjammer. 945-4811.________________ FOR SALE: Kawasaki 1980 KE 100, like new, $475. Phone 795-3362 or 795-9182. FOR SALE: 1981 ATC Honda 3-wheeler, runs good, fun all year round. 948-9420, Hastings. SUZUKI DS80: 1978, good condition. 795-3022, Mid­ dleville. FOR SALE: 1971 650 Yamaha, lots of chrome, custom paint, $1,000. 6644061, Pine Lake. (3-24) FOR SALE: 1979 Kawasaki 1000LTD. excellent shape, low mileage. For more information, 795-9640. (3-i0) FOR SALE: 1978 Honda 550, $975. Call after 5 p.m., 9452981. (3-17) FOR SALE: 1982 Honda V45 Sabre 750, mint condition, $2,650. 945-5438. (3-17) Boats 1981 24 FT. CREST PON­ TOON BOAT: Like new. $3 500 or trade for 16 ft. tri­ hull of equal value. 868-6725, Alto FOR SALE: 12 ft. alum. Runabout. $150. 948-8588. Hastings. FOR SALE: 14 ft. fiberglass runabout. 50 horse Mercury, heavy-duty trailer, like new. $2300. Phone evenings, 616693-2484. FOR SALE: 12 ft. Sea Nymph alum. boat, new in '81. oars and anchor. $275. Phone 945-5610. DNR Fish Division crews busy with spring runs Fish trap nets were placed in area lakes this past week in an attempt to help mother nature in the rearing of pike and muskie. As ice leaves lakes in the spring, the Department of Natural Resources places several nets in the water to catch pike and muskie for egg-taking and eventual fer­ tilization at the Wolf Lake Hatchery. When the fish reach the frye stage they are transported from the hatchery to the Long Lake pike marsh where they are allowed to grow to fingerling size (three inches). The fish are then planted in area'lakes, incuding Long Lake. The nets checked on Wednesday included 114 males and 54 females. Fish other than pike or muskie taken in the nets are returned to the lake. Of the fish taken that were pike, only 37 females and 26 males were taken to the hatchery. These adult pike will be returned to Long Lake on March 12. The whole process of taking eggs and fetilization of the hatchery, the marsh rearing, and planting takes about two months. Barry County Outdoor Report General Outdoor Conditions - Un­ seasonably warm weather has every one all excited about spring time activities such as fishing. It is hard to remember that it is only March and we could still have some hard winter weather. Fishing - The steelhead are showing up in good numbers in all of our streams con­ nected to Lake Michigan. Fishermen are having fair to good luck and really enjoying the warm weather. We recommend you give it a try. We are between season for panfish. The ice is gone and fishing pressure from boats or shore it still low. The fishermen and the fish are both mixedup by this warm weather. Pike fishing season, of course, is over but we are finding the pike spawning already. It looks like spring fishing calanders should be moved up by about 3 weeks. Hunting - Seasons are closed right now but the spring turkey hunting permits will be mailed by the 15th of this month. Other Ourdoor Sports - New licenses for April 1, 1983 - March 31, 1984 should be available in local stores by March 15th. Prices will be the same as last year. The Department of Natural Resources is requesting help from the public in reporting any wild turkeys seen wintering in south­ western Michigan between now <md April 1. 1983, to more accurately determine total population and monitor new flock expansion. Anyone observing wild turkeys is urged to note the location of the birds, the time of day and the number of turkeys seen. This in­ formation, together with the date the birds were seen, should be called into any of the following offices: Plainwell District Office, 685-6851; Allegan State Game Area Headquarters, 673-2430; Barry State Game Area Headquarters, 795-3280; Crane Pond Game Area Headquarters, 244-5928. Or the information my be placed on a postcard and mailed to: D.N.R., P.O. Box 355, Plainwell, Ml 49080. Perch anglers taking some fish on light tackle Perch fishermen from boats are taking some fish using light tackle baited with ice baits or small minnows. Boat fishermen are also taking bluegills and crappies on the same tackle off spring bedding areas. Suckers are running on major rivers. Bank fishermen are beginning to take them using night crawlers and spawn. Steelhead are running up the streams now. Fishermen are taking a few at Grand Rapids, Lyons, Allegan, and Hamilton. Both spawn and artificial flies are being used. Pheasants are crowing, it must be springtime by John Lerg, Department of Natural Resources It must be spring; the pheasants are crowing. Now that the snow has melted and temperatures have warmed, rooster pheasants have become active. Roosters pick a spot in a bare field with a good view and begin to crow. As they crow, they also flap their wings. They do all of this to attract hen pheasants. By choosing a spot where the rooster is clearly visible, he hopes to attract any hens that are in die area. When a hen approaches, the rooster raises the feathers on his neck a little, lowers his wing tips a bit, and circles the hen doing a strutting dance. After mating occurs, the hens usually move less than a quarter mile before setting up nesting. Hens regularly lay more than a dozen eggs. However, if three of the young survive until fall, then the hen will have done well. ' Meanwhile, the rooster will continue to crow, flap his wings, and strut throughout the spring and into early summer in hopes of attracting other hens. Spring is here and with it all its sights and sounds. Welcome! Medical examiner resigns, continued City Bank. His office also records births and deaths for the county clerk's office, he said. Commission Chairman Paul Kiel told the board he ’.tad signed a consortium agreement between Barry and Calhoun counties for the Jobs Training Partnership Act. which is replacing the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) program Tom Schulte, safety engineer from Total Compensation Ltd., recommended that the county set up a safety committee with representatives from each county building or department. He said these representatives would need some training in accident in­ spection and general safety inspection. He met with some department representatives following the commission meeting. Commissioner James Gordon reported that Circle Pines may resubmit a more detailed plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission for its 39 apartment project proposed for Orangeville Township. The original plan was rejected earlier this year. Kiel said that workers compensation medical claims for the county will be han­ dled by the Thor^apple Valley Phy-’cians. Commissioners learned that negotiations with the County Employees Association and the Fraternal Order of Police are slated to resume on Mar. 29. Commissioners moved to reserve four parking spaces at the courthouse for the circuit judge, the district judge and the Sheriffs Department. • NOTICE • One hour of your time could change your life! Culligan of Hastings has OPENING ... for Direct Soles Oriented Individual. Factory training - fringe benefits, and above average income. Why not spend an hour looking at us. We may just get together. We will be making three presentations ... TUESDAY, MARCH 15th: 10:30 A.M. Sharp!... 2:30 P.M. Sharp! and 7:30 P.M. Sharp! At the Elks Club, Hastings, Ml. Ask for Mr. Eash. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-03-17.pdf 65fbe845ba07f335d1a6761a3deb61d0 PDF Text Text March 17, 1983 School study calls for restoring 6*hr day, library by Ken Keibel A wide range of recommendations, in­ cluding a reduction in class sizes and closing an elementary school, will be handed to the school board Monday night, following an extensive review of Hastings Area Schools by the K12 Study Committee. A summary of the full report, released Wednesday, reveals the concerns of the 16(>pius citizens, school employees and students who spent the last four months studying most every aspect of the school system. The costs of the recommendations will be calculated and presented, along with the full report, to the school board Monday, ac­ cording to Steering Committee chairperson "Hopefully, the work of these committees will be the beginning to finding the solutions to the problems and thct these solutions benefit the students of this district." Common to the nine committee reports cited m the summary are six areas of con­ cern: the shortened school uay, increased class size, lack of library and counseling services, general elementary curriculum, and a lack of curriculum coordination in the Hastings Area Schools. Many committees concluded that the schools should consider hiring a curriculum coordinator, to assist teachersand principals in the development and use of instructional objectives in K-12 education "It is essential that students entering seventh grade from the four elementary schools have the same instructional backgrounds.” states the study. "Therefore it is important that the elementary curriculum have uniform goals and ob­ jectives.” The final concern mentioned in reports involves student progress, and it suggests that consideration be given to establishing required minimal skill levels for the receipl of a high school diploma. Authors of the report recommend "that each report be read carefully to appreciate the diverse ways in which each committee approached its task, and in order to un­ derstand the reason for the conclusions and suggestions that have been made." Other recommendations include: — A separate millage for immediate roof repairs and replacements costing $283,187, and a contingency fund for repair and replacements of major plant facilities such as boilers, suggested by the building and maintenance committee. — Proposals by the building use committee to close Southeastern Elementary, sell Algonquin School, and move all sixth graders into the junior high. — Purchasing three buses a year until no bus in the system s fleet of 32 is over ten years old, as 13 buses are now. — Implementation of a science curriculum, indud'ng computer science, in grades four through six. It is the opinion of most of the committees that the <'urient five hour day "restricts curriculum at the elementary and secondary levels,” and "rushes the amount of time spent on basic academic areas, and limits introduction time for science, physical education, music and art." It is also the concensus of the committee members that the current 30 to I ratio in junior high and elementary grades is “too large and that large classes reduce the quality of educational experiences for most students " It is recommended that the ratio be reduced to 25 to 1. Most every committee, in their reports, decried the lack of library and counseling services. Lack of the former, according to the study, “severely handicaps those students who enjey independent reading and research, and those students who intend to pursue education beyond high school.” The elimination of guidance counselors, reads the report, “also severely limits the services available to students...necessary for both individual curriculum planning at the secondary level and for making college and career plans.” The fourth common area of concern is the general elementary curriculum It is recommended that more emphasis be placed on introducing subjects at an early elementary level K-2). "in order to lav the foundation for later learning Closely related to the necessity for more comprehensive elementary curriculum, and the filth concern shared by most of the committees, is a lack of curriculum coordination in the Hastings Area Schools.” Many of the problems pointed out in the study are a result of budget cuts folloiwng last year s millage defeat. Curriculum coordinators were eliminated during con­ solidation of administrative positions in recent years. Study group members recommended that ■‘performance and-oo instructional ob­ jectives lie written in all subject areas for K12 grade The many recommendations, it is noted, are divided into three categories: those requiring financial support, those requiring a "restructuring of existing ideas”, and recommendations "that can be implemented through the giving of time and the exertion of effort by the faculty, administration and community." The authors of the summary note a "shortage of postive commentary" in the text, tut add "It is not the intent of these reports to imply that there is nothing positive to Im? said about this school district. On the contrary, committee members recognize that the Hastings school have many fine qualities and the community is concerned with with maintaining that quality as well as searching for ways to improve the system." "Hopefully, the work of these committees will be the beginning to finding the solutions to the problems and that these solutions will benefit the students of this district." A hairraising show!!! It was lit erally a hair-raising experience for Chad Ulrich (left) when Dr. Zap" arrived in town. Chad, a third grade student at Northeastern Elementary School in Hastings, is shown os he volunteered to participate in a harmless electrical charge experiment. "Dr. Zap" (right), who is affiliated with Impressions 5 Museum in Lansing, visited all the district's elementary schools Wednesday to present science programs as a special PTO sponsored project. Turn to Page 2 for details. Algonquin residents vote for partial ‘draw-down’ by Ken Reibct If Monday night’s vote is any indication. Algonquin Lake residents will settle for a partial draw down sometime in 1984 as an alternative to a controversial, and costly. total draw-down. The vote followed a meeting by some 30 lake residents held in the K of C Hall to mend hard feelings between residents who disagreed over the winter 1981-82 draw-down of Algonquin Lake. The draw-down controversy culminated three weeks ago in a S5.000 lawsuit against the Algonquin Lake Community Association, and an injunction against further draw­ downs. brought by a gravel pit owner. Rush Stidham, owner of Stidham Gravel Co., claims he had to redrill his well, at a cost of $5,000. when the lake level was reduced by eight feet two winters ago. ALCA President Dick Dean presented residents with five options to vote on regarding lake level An overwhelming majority of those present Monday night opted for a partial draw-down of two to four feet to allow beach clean up and improvements. According to the ALCA plan, such a move would take two or three weeks to accomplish. and require a DNR permit. A letter sent to lake residents prior to the meeting said “It is hoped that a solution can be found which will allow improvement of the lake to continue without adverse effects on property owners.” The DNR has said repeatedly that a major drawdown will require a hydrogeological study to determine the impact of a reduced lake level on neighboring wells. The cost of such a study has been placed at $50,000, and would lie shared by lake residents. Volume 128, No. 11 Thursday, March 17,1983 Hastings council overrides water study veto by Elaine Gilbert Determined to hire an independent con­ sulting firm to conduct a water and sewer rate study for Hastings, the city council Monday unanimously voted to override the veto of Mayor Kenneth’J. Howe. The council's action to approve a rate 3 citizens cited for ‘good citizenship’ Three individuals received good citizen­ ship commendations Thursday from the state police for thwarting the daytime burglary of a Johnstown Township home on May 11 1982. Katherine Roe 8591 N. 46th St.. Augusta, Howard Ladwig. 13027 Banfield Rd., and Geraldine McComb. 13/45 Banfield Rd., were commended by the state police "for service characterized by alertness, initiative and responsible citizenship in thwarting a daytime home burglary by two subjects in Barry County in May. 1982." Lt. Allen Byam of the Battle Creek State Police post presented the citations. The burglary occurred at the Mathew Jozwik residence. 13828 Banfield Rd. According to the commendation. Mrs. Roe first observed a suspicious car in the driveway at the Mathew Jozwik residence. 13838 Banfield Rd. Mrs. Roc observed the two men. then went to the nearby home of her mother, Mrs. McComb. While the mother telephoned the state police. Mrs. Roe drove to a nearby store to alert Mr. Ladwig. who armed himself with a .22 rifle before returning to the scene. Mrs Roe. according to the citation, used her vehicle to block the driveway, but the suspects crossed the lawn toescape, and Mr. Ladwig fired twice at the car. "The car crashed into a deep ravine. The suspects fell out of the car. and then were held by Mr. Ladwig until troopers arrived to affect the arrest." reads the commendation. • Diregarding personal risks involved, Mrs. Roe and Mr Ladwig thwarted the escape by the two subjects, one who was wanted on felony charges, the other who was on a burglary probation. State police evaluators said the cooperative actions of the three citizens foiled the crime that otherwise might have gone unsolved." Arrested that day were Robert Wilson. 21. and Kelvin Stockley, 22. both of Battle Creek Stockley was sentenced to 5 to 15 years in prison for breaking and entering of an oc­ cupied dwelling with the intent to commit a felony. Wilson was sentenced to two to four years in prison for larceny in a building Hastings, Michigan study by Williams and Works of Grand Rapids was taken after several council members leveled criticism at the mayor because of his veto. On Feb. 28. the council had accepted the firm's bid of up to Si.800 to conduct the study, but Howe vetoed the action the following day because he said Mike Klovanich. director of public services, was capable of conducting the study without extra expense to the city. Monday. Howe reiterated his reasons for the veto, saying he was confident that he could abide by Kiovanich's study and hoped the council could too Council member Mary Lou Gray said. "All the rhetoric in the world is not going to solve Is a horse normal pet?— Council to look into question The three good citizens proudly display their Michigan State Police citations on Banfield Road, a stones throw from where they foiled a daytime burglary in May of 1982. From left ore Howard Ladwig Katherine Roe and Geraldine McComb. Are horses considered to be customary pets on a 50-acre plot in a suburban residential district? The Hastings City Council Monday agreed to hire special legal counsel to find out. The council voted to retain Jonia City Attorney John McNamara to interpret section 3.171 of Hastings' zoning ordinance pertaining to prohibited uses in the ’horse' dilemma. The question of the legality of keeping horses on land zoned as suburban residential R-S i surfaced after Dr Kenneth Merriman and Bruce Gee requested a rezoning of a 50acre parcel they own west of the Taffee addition. The two had requested a rezoning of that land fronj R-S to Io Rural Residential 1R-R i so they could keep animals on the property They withdrew the request last month because of strong opposition from neighbors. Since that time, the council has learned that horses are being kept on the property owned by Merriman and Gee City Attorney Richard Shaw told the council Monday that the presence of horses on the property boils down to a question of whether the present zoning ordinance ap­ plies “I have a conflict of interest because Mr Gee is my 1 law partner. Shaw said Hiring outside legal counsel to handle the matter would not cost the city any extra money because Shaw would have billed the city for work on the interpretation, he said The section ot the ordinance in question states AU uses prohibited in the R R Rural Residential District are prohibited m the R S Suburban Residential District as well as the Continued to Page 2 the original problem.” She reminded Howe that, last year, he vetoed a nine percent water rate hike that was nased on a study Klovanich had done The council voted to override that veto, but a petition drive spearheaded by the mayor put the proposed increase on the ballot instead. Voters consequently rejected the rate boost by a three-to-one margin last August. Councilman David Jasperse told Howe that he didn't understand what the mayor was saying because of his inconsistency Last year. Jasperse said, Howe didn't accept Klovanich's study, "now this year, you're saying let's let Mike do it." Jasperse said the council didn't want Klovanich to be ‘put in the middle of that again.” Jasperse said the council is in agreement about Klovanich's capabilities of conducting a study but favored a “third party" coming in to study the rates because of the previous controversy. He also said he would like to know how Hastings water and sewer rates compare with other cities. Jasperse expressed anger over portions of a letter that Howe had received from Charlevoix Mayor Kenneth Straley and asked that it be placed on file. Howe had read part of Straley's letter to the council which stated that Charlevoix’s city engineer had told Straley that any public works director or city engineer is more than capable of conducting a water rate study. Straley had written in response to reading a newspaper account of Howe's veto of the study. "I think its entirely appropriate for the mayor of Charlevoix to send you a personal letter supporting what you're doing but 1 really resent the mayor of Charlevoix coming in here and telling us how to run the city of Hastings." Jasperse told Howe. Councilman Gordon Fuhr jumped in the verbal fray, criticizing Howe's performance as mayor. r "The problem is that you never discuss anyth ng with any of us as far as the council goes," he said to Howe. "You have never shown any signs of leadership in your role of mayor. You've never given us any .direction — only criticism; no action — only re-action. I'm sick of it. really. I really am." said Fuhr False arrest suit dismissed against two from sheriff department by district judge A U.S District Court judge has dismissed a three-year old suit against a Barry County Sheriff sergeant and deputy, which alledges that the two men falsely arrested an in­ dividual suspected of drunk driving. On May 30. 1980. the plaintiff. Roy Jacobs, then of Byron Center Ave . Wyoming, was involved in an accident at the corner of Delton Rd and Stoney Point Rd.. when his vehicle struck a Prairieville Township police car Sgt Gerald Smith and Deputy John Weyerman were dispatched to the scene, where witnesses told the officers that Jacobs appeared to tie intoxicated According to court records the officers found an empty beer can in the car Jacobs, who was injured in the mishap, was taken to Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, where he was interviewed by Smith and Weyerman Later, they testified that Jacobs smelled of alcohol The officers asked Jacobs io take a blood or breath test tor alcohol, but he refused. Thereafter, according to the court records, th<- officers fik*d a report on their in­ vest igation and Jacobs was arrested June 12 following the issuance of a warrant by the county prosecutor lor driving while under the influence oi intoxicating liquor Jacobs- later said that he was arrested by the officers in tie Kalamazoo hosp’.d claiming that the Barry County officers had no right, to do so. However, in a 74-page decision, Judge Wendell A. Miles stated that Smith and Weyerman did not actually arrest Jacobs at Borgess Hospital: "The plaintiff (Jacobs'...contends that he was in fact arrested and that the arrest was invalid because the officers were outside their jurisdiction. “This court finds that the officers had reasonable cause, based on the witness reports at the scene, the empty beer can found in the plaintiff's automobile, and their observation of the plaintiff at the hospital...to believe that the plaintiff had been driving his vehicle while under the influence of in­ toxicating liquor.” • Judge Miles concluded that Jacobs was not in fact arrested in the hospital, saying that the officers did not "in any manner attempt to seize or restrain the plaintiff or deprive turn of any liberty of movement.” In a footnote to his decision. Judge Miles stated that though a sheriff deputy may excerise authority outside of his county, a statute may be required that "whenever an individual is injured and brought to a hospital in another county, the officers in­ vestigating the accident must arrange to be met by local law enforcement officers in order to have the authority to request a chemical test " �March17,1983 The Hastings Banner, Thursday, March 17, 1983 — Page 2 Salazar ‘incitement’ trial set July 11 Domingo Demetrio Salazar, accused of inciting to murder a state police trooper and a prosecution witness in his arson trial, is scheduled to stand trial in Barry County Circuit Court July 11. Salazar was serving a sentence in the Barry County Jail in autumn of 1981 on an arson charge when he allegedly solicited a fellow prisoner to kill the state police trooper from the Hastings team. Ron Neil, as well as a witness who helped convict him on the arson charge. Police say that the prisoner was actually an undercover state police informant. Salazar was subsequently arrested and charged with two counts of inciting the commission of a felony, punishable by life in prison. A lengthy series of motions followed by Salazar and his defense attorney. John Meeks of Grand Rapids. On March 31. 1982. Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming ordered the case back to Barry County District Court for a second preliminary exam Prosecutors appealed, and Deming’s ruling to remand the case to the lower court was recently overturned in the state appel late court. Prisoner draws time Steven J. Kennedy. 19, a prisoner at the Barry County Jail, was sentenced Friday to serve an extra to 2 years for escaping from a job site while on work release. Kennedy was serving time for a 1980 charge of larceny from a person, and was participating in the Hastings Resident Home Program on Jan. 21 when he fled a work site off Woodlawn Ave. Adelbert Tilder Canfield, 20, 7401 Robertson Rd., Middleville, stood mute to one count of larceny in a building. A not guilty plea was entered for Canfield, one of several persons accused of breaking into the Middleville Police Department evidence locker Jan. 24, and stealing drugs and other items held there as evidence. Pre trial for Canfield is set for March 25. Richard Weedall. 29, 7690 Fry Rd., Lake Odessa, was sentenced to JO days in jail and one year probation for aggravated assault. Weedall is accused of threatening Keaneth Neil with a knife in the Blarney Stone Bar Sept. 3, 1982. Judge Hudson E. Deming granted Weedall work release, and assessed him 1400 in fines and costs. Barry County sheriff deputies are in­ vestigating a Feb. 28 break-in of the R.J. Shaltis residence, 250 Fisher Rd., where thieves stole jewelry, televisions, guns and other items worth $7,500. Cpl. Michael Lesick, places the time of the break-in at about 10:05 a.m., when the culprits apparently knocked a clock off a table, stopping the hands. Lesick says the victim is usually home at that time, but happened to be called out of the bouse that morning. A description of the items taken have been distributed to neighboring law enforcement agencies, and thus far. says Lesick, four agencies have responded with information thx.t may lead to one or more suspects. Dr. Zap of Impressions 5 Museum conducted a science program on energy at elementary schools Wednesday. Some of his messages were relayed vis song and guitar and others through experiments. ‘Dr. Zap9 brings lessons Dr. Zap stirred up a whirl of enthusiasm for learning scientific lessons about energy when he made presentations Wednesday to all three elementary ^chools in Hastings. Dr. Zap’s visit was sponsored by local PTO groups to enrich the curriculum. Using songs and experiements, he focused upon different types of energy — chemical, mechanical, nuclear, etc. — and talked about potential 'hidden) and kinetic energy. Dr. Zap is from the Impression 5 Museum Learning from the five senses I am truly sorry that all of you did not have the opportunity to visit Pioneer Days at Central Elementary School last week. What those of ns who had the priviledge of visiting the school saw was true learning taking place. The entire school was filled with an air of contagious enthusiasm for seeking first hand knowledge of the past. Pete DeDecker, president of the Hastings Educational Association, after ob­ serving the activities summed it up correctly when he stated. "The more of the five sense involved, the more the student will learn and this was a good example. No one had to tell the kids, they experienced it. Learning took place.” Each year as the fifth grade students at Central School study the westward movement of the pioneers a special Pioneer Day is planned to help acquaint them firsthand about the lives of these peopie. This day is also a culmination of a week of intensive study about the work and pleasures of these courageous people. Discussions are held in classes and various projects are completed. During this week natural dye is made to be used to color wool on Pioneer Day. Lye soap is made and each child receives a bar. Needlepoint initials are done on plastic canvas. Filmstrips are shown dealing with pioneer crafts and life during the late 1800’s. These are available through Charlton Park. As essay detailing the responsibilities of pioneer children is read and discussed by the classes. An autobiographical sketch written by Mrs. Mariam Sorby’s grandmother is read to the classes to provide interest FOUR HUBCAPS were reported stolen March 10 from a car owned by Donald Bates, S. Kellogg School Rd., Delton. LAMPS, speakers, a mirror, a clock, a revolver, a sewing machine and other items were reportedly stolen March 6 from the Earl Wilson residence on Thomapple Lake Rd. BEEHIVES were reported stolen Tuesday from the Phillip Hanner residence, 3250 Lacey Rd. A STEREO BOOSTER was reported stolen Tuesday from Scott Harris, 750 Barlow Lake., Midleville. A LAWNMOWER was reported stolen Wednesday from Jeri Baker, 177 W. 5th St., Vermontville. Parent-Teacher Conference March 23-25 Hastings Final approval of the license transfer and dancing permit rests with the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Council members voting against the transfer were Gordon Bennett. William Cusack. Gordon Fuhr, and Mary Lou Gray. Police Chief Mark Steinfort’ had voiced disapproval ot the transfer because of the high number of complaint incidents at the Sports Bar before it was destroyed bv fire in December of 1981. Steinfort said there had been 33 incidents during Labozetta's first year of ownership and 31 during the second year. The incidents involved "fighting in the bar. people having and insight into the living conditions of pioneers. On the actual Pioneer Dey, displays of tools and implements loaned by Charlton Park are used. Parents and friends provide many supplies in ad­ dition to their talents to make a meaningful day for the youngsters. Many students and the assisting parents and teachers dress in pioneer type clothing. Some former students now in high school add their expertise also. Among the activities enjoyed are miking sausage, butter, ice cream, pancakes, and rope. Other tasks in­ clude kneading bread, grinding corn, washing clothes, testing a rope bed, spinning wool, weaving, sewing and using a telegraph. Background music helps to provide the mood during this time. Cornhusk dolls are a real favorite with the children and Mrs. Helen Tucker has handled this project since the first Pioneer Day at Central. Many youngsters treasure the dolls as souvenirs of a memorable day. The highlight usually comes at the efr’e of the activities with a "feast" of the food prepared during the day. When time permits, the singing of pioneer songs at the end of the meal is enjoyed. Il is encouraging to see dedicated teachers, involved parents, retirees and other citizens still interested in the process of educating youth, join together to provide the opportunity for the youth of today to live, if only for one short day. the life of our ancestors. My personal thanks to every in­ dividual who took part in making this day one of "true learni.Tg.” The Hastings City Council Monday voted to submit a pre-application for a Small Cities Block Grant for a new' well that is needed to replace a well that has been shut down because it is pumping sand. If the grant is approved, the state would pay $177,000 ( 60 percent) of the cost and the city would have to furnish $120,000 (40 per­ cent) of the estimated $297,000 project. The cost of a new well is higher than council members originally anticipated because of new state regulations which require stand-by power for emergencies. Fire Chief Roger Caris documented the city’s need fora new well in a letter he wrote for the pre-application. Caris said the new well is necessary Decause he does not believe the fire department would have enough water to fight a major downtown fire at the present time. Even though obtaining the grant is a "long shot,” Mayor Kenneth J. Howe said he felt the city had a good chance because the health and welfare of city residents is in jeopardy without a new well. In other business, the council heard Bev Smith of W. Grand St. object to the new signs which limit parking to two-hours on her side of the street. Parking is prohibited on the other side of the street at all times, she said. Two-hour parking signs went into effect Monday on the east side of Church St. near Central School, the south side of Grand St. and the south side of Walnut St. Police Chief Mark Steinfort said the signs have been placed for a trial period in response to complaints of traffic problems in the vicinity of the junior high and elementary school. Steinfort said he and members of the street committee are interested in feedback from citizens about the new signs. Council member Mary Lou Gray said she was concerned about public safety in that area where children often dart out in the street before and after school. She said that a particularly dangerous section is on Church St. from Bond to Walnut streets when the traffic is bumper-p>bumper. Much of the on-street parking in that area is due to the increase in the number of adult education students who park on the street while attending classes in the former Central annex building. Mickey Furrow, an in­ structorin the adult education program, said that the only parking lot available has just 22 designated parking spots causing an over­ flow of cars to be parked on the street. The two-hour parking signs can remain posted temporarily up to 90-days before the council has to decide whether they should be permanent. Mayor Howe asked Steinfort to meet with school officials to discuss the parking situation and report back to the council. The council set April 11 as the date for a public hearing on a new 14-page amendment to the city’s traffic code to bring drunk driving laws into compliance with new state statutes. j "This statute toughens up prosecution and penalties for drunk driving dramatically," said City Attorney Richard Shaw, in addition to providing stiffer penalties for driving while impaired. The council granted permission for Mayor Howe to sign a new landfill agreement between the city and Kenneth Neil, president of Hastings Sanitary Services, calling for a change in winter hours and a minimum charge of $1.50 and $2 per yard. Public Opinion Io be removed, and drunken people," he said. "I would like to run a better place,” Labozetta told the council in discussing his plans to move to a new location. Labozetta said he is willing to cooperate with police, post a list of persons barred from his establishment and prosecute in court if necessary He said his future plans include installing a complete kitchen. He also an­ ticipates having a larger volume of business because of the increased space available which will mean more employees to help maintain a better atmosphere. Howe said, “This could be considered a new business to our town. It’s a good location and a good area of development.” If problems arise at the Hanover location, he said, steps could be taken to have the liquor license revoked or suspended. Howe also said he felt Steinfort was justified in his comments about the transfer from a law enforcement point of view. City Attorney Richard Shaw, said he wasn't taking a position in the matter, but pointed out that it isn’t always the owner’s fault when a bad "element” comes in. Zoning, continued keeping of farm animals, fowl, or wild animals other than customary pets not used for husbandry or gain." Shaw said, "There is a dispute as to what the meaning is of the words ‘other than customary pets not used for husbandry or gain.”’ He explained that in this instance, husbandry would be farming while gain would involve raising horses for sale, etc. One interpretation could be that a customary pet would be a dog, cat, canary, etc., said Shaw. “Another view would be that this allows keeping of pets, if you agree that a couple of horSes are customary pets in a rural area such as this, then you could interpret this ordinance to mean that the keeping of pets, horses, in this 50-acre field would be allowable. "I’m not in a position to make a recom­ mendation oneway or the other." said Shaw. The council also voted to ask the city’s planning commission for input on Section 3.171, regarding the prohibited uses in questions. In a related matter, Councilman Gordon Fuhr said he had noticed that a "shack" had been constructed to house the horses on the property in question and asked that the city building inspector check to see if the structure was in compliance with the city’s building codes. ...by Ken Reibel What progress do you see? Ken Hausser Edith pierce Nashville woman critically injured Four persons were injured Sunday in a two car accident at the intersection of Clark and E. State Rd. Treated and released at Pennock Hospital were Melody Ann Gutheridge. 34. of 9177 E. State Rd.. Nashville, her daughter, Jody Ann, Leonard James Williams, 22. of St. Johns, and June Pearson. 19, of DeWitt. Sheriff deputies say Guthrie was passing the Williams vehicle near the intersection of E. State Rd. and Clark Rd. when Williams turned left, striking the van driven by Guthrie. The accident remains under investigation. Banner Send Form P S 3579 ,o P.O. Bo» B in Lansing which promotes science and technology through more than 200 "handson” exhibits. One of Dr. Zap’s most hair-raising demonstrations was in an audience par­ ticipation experiment. He called for ?. volunteer to touch one of his electrically charged props. On contact, the electrical charge literally made the volunteer’s hair stand on end much to the delighted laughs of students in the audience. Message from Hastings superintendent- Police Beat: Parent Teacher Conferences are again planned for Hastings High School and junior high school to provide opportunities for parents and teachers to exchange in­ formation about individual student progress. The conferences are to be held on Wed­ nesday. Thursday and Friday, March 23, 24, and 25. when parents will receive from teachers grades earned by their sons or daughters during the first nine weeks of the second semester. Conference times for high school will be 1 30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday and 6 to 8 p m. on Thursday. On Friday no conferences are scheduled, however, teachers will be in their rooms and available to parents from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For the junior high, conference bourse will be 1 to4 p.m. on Wednesday and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and again teachers will be available to parents on Friday afternoon. The possibility of a new bar-lounge featuring dancing in the city of Hastings took a step closer to becoming a reality when Mayor Kenneth J. Howe voted in favor of a liquor license transfer, breaking the coun­ cil's 4-4 tie on the issue. Howe's action Monday gave a local nod of approval for Joe Labozzetta’s Class C liquor license, held in escrow, for the former Sports Bar al 210 E. State St. to be transferred to 1624 S. Hanover. The Hanover location is a building formerly used as a state liquor warehouse. The approval at the council meeting also includes a request for a dance permit to be issued to Labozzetta. City will try to get grant for drilling new well Court News: Deputies investigating Fisher Road burglary Council gives ‘OK’ to new bar (usps 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hostings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Michiaan 49058 Volume 128, No. 11— Thursday, March 17. 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year tn Barry County: $12 per year in adjoining counties; and *13.50 per year elsewhere Fire scorches 40 acres Hastings firefighters, assisted by units from Middleville, fought a roaring grass fire Sunday that blackened 40 acres off Gun Lake Rd. Three trucks from the Hastings Fire Department responded to the 11:46 a.m. alarm, and bulldozers were called to contain the blaze. According to Fire Chief Roger Caris, the fire was started by a neighbor burning trash. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Earl Gum With s’gns of recovery at hand, things are starting to look better in our community. Businesses are reporting a brighter outiook for the future, and some manufacturers are even expanding. What signs of progress have you noticed in Hastings? Ken Hausser: "I don't see too many signs of progress at all,” says Hausser. “If the automobile industry got back on its feet, that would take care of the whole state again.” Edith Pierce: "Not really. Not in this town I can't see any. It seems to be about the same.. .There's still qui te a few of us that are laid off." Bobbie Sue Conklin: "I like Hastings. 1 wouldn't trade it for any city around. As far as business. I think we're doing real well we re growing." She says she has noticed growth in the fast food restaurants in town. She says also that the main employers "are staying and growing", giving rise to her optimism. Evelyn Ruffner: "No. I haven't seen much progress "...Ruffner says she would like to see more jobs in Hastings - “any kinds of jobs" - She says she’s seen “very, very” few laid-off individuals being called back to work. Robert Hoffman: “In Hastings? No. I don’t see anything," says Hoffman. What would you like to see here? “Right now. it's hard to say.like Hastings I've lived here all my life. But I don't see any work around here." Hoffman says it seems as if the recession is winding down, "but it seems like we get out, then it goes back..." Owen Gaylor: “Not really. No callbacks to work that I know of." He calls the settlement at Hastings Manufacturing "progress in a way.” Gaylor says he doesn’t put too much stock in manufacturers' claims of recovery. "They claim to be selling cars, but they couldn't be selling too many or they wouldn't be giving those $1,000 to $1,500 rebates.” Reo Hovey: “I think Hastings will hold its own - a lot better than automotive towns...Most of the places are holding up around here.” Earl Clum: “I work for Hastings Aluminum, and I see signs of recovery in our business, which of course will be reflected in our picture in Hastings...! think it's going to be a slow recovery, but I think that Hastings will benefit from the recovery as it comes along." Hesays his company has called back most of its laid off employees. �The Hastings Bonner, Thursday. March 17. 1983 — Page3 what's cookin' etui . • by Elaine Gilbert This Week Featuring... Regina Stein Panfil-Burmaster engagement told Staines-Sinclair engagement told losty-Clayton engagement told Myra Kaye losty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert losty of Hastings, and J. Stephen Clayton, son of Mrs. Oris Clayton of Ft. Lauderdale. Fla., were united in marriage on Saturday, Feb. 26, at their home in Bayside, Wis. The afternoon wedding was attended by the immediate family. The bride’s attire was a two-tiered dress of white crepe with an overlay af floral em­ broidery and an embroidered matching jacket set off with a derby hat. An evening dinner reception was held at Chez Paul restaurant in Chicago for friends and relatives of the bride and groom. The following afternoon, a reception was held at the couple's Bayside home for 40 guests. Musical entertainment was provided by harpist Angus MacGregor. Mr. Clayton is vice president for Business Development of MGIC Indemnity Cor­ poration in Milwaukee. The former Ms. losty is an architectural technical representative for the Derse Company, A.S.I. Division in Milwaukee. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey D. Staines of 14421 Bedford Rd., Battle Creek and Mr. and Mrs. Norval Sinclair of 6095 Bedford Rd.. Hastings are pleased tc announce the engagement of their children. Deb and Brian. Both are 1977 graduates of Hastings High School. Deb is a 1981 graduate of Olivet College. She is currently employed as a manager with McDonald’s of Battle Creek. Brian is a 1979 graduate of Kellogg Com­ munity College and attended Western Michigan University. He is employed by Felpausch in Hastings. A June 11 wedding is being planned. Hoxworth-Hammond engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Beecher G. Hoxworth of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Sonja Renee, to Thomas Russel Hammond, son of Mrs. Cnstal DiBenedetlo of Tucson. Ariz. and Mr. and Mrs. Russel Hammond of Hastings. Sonja and Tom are planning a formal evening wedding for August 1983. Paul and Ann Marie Karrar to observe 25th Allerdings to observe 25th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Walter Allerding have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Feb. 22. An open house, given by their children, will be Sunday. March 20. between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at 14078 Jackson Rd.. just of M-50 in Lake Odessa. Family and friends are welcome. No gifts, please. Price-Campbell engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Price of 1063? Pleasant Lake Rd., Delton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Price, to Bruce D. Campbell, son of Dale and Betty Campbell who reside at 10042 S. Norris Rd., Delton. Bruce is a graduate from Delton High School, and Lisa will graduate this year. A summer of '84 wedding is being planned. Vickie Sheler and Randall Hard wed December 28 The marriage of Vickie Sheler and Randall Hard took place on Dec. 28, 1982 at the Hastings Moose in front of 55 relatives and friends. It was performed by Deputy County Clerk Nancy Boersma. The bride, escorted by her father, wore a long blue and lavender flower dress with jacket. Vai Andrakowicz was her sister’s matron of honor. She wore a long laced yellow dress. Sandi Smith, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid. She wore a long medium purple dress with jacket. AU carried bouquet of flowers. Jody Hard was his brother’s best man. Kerin Wilson, friend of the groom, was groomsman. A reception followed. The newlyweds reside at Kessler Air Force Base. Miss., where the groom is stationed. Mr. and Mrs. John Panfil of Hastings announce the engagement of their daughter. Martha, to Brian Burmaster. son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Burmaster of Tulsa. Okla. Martha is a graduate of Hastings High School. St. Mary’s College, and holds a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Notre Dame. She is employed by Monsanto Co. in Pensacola. Fla. A graduate of Tulsa Memorial High School. Brian attended Oklahoma Univerty. He holds a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from Tulsa Univer­ sity. where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. He is employed by Mon­ santo in Research Triangle Park. N*C. A June 4 wedding is planned at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Donald C EUis of Dowling are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Colleen Evelyn, to Lance Corporal George L. Elliott, son of Mr. George Elliott and Mrs. Marilyn Kidder of Hastings. No wedding date has yet been set. Friends and neighbors are invited to an open house, observing the 25th anniversary of Paul and Ann Marie Karrar. Il will be March 26 at Cunningham Acres cn M-50. two miles west of Lake Odessa, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Music will be by the Golden Tones. Voights to observe 25th anniversary W y % J Mr. and Mrs. Roland Voight of 502 S. Hanover will celebrate their silver wc-dding anniversary at an open house from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. March 27, at their home in Hastings. The party is being hosted by her sisters. Hazel Burley of Milan, Ohio, and Chris Service and her family. Mr. Roland (Red) Voight has three children. Jack and Roland (Skeeter) Voight and Karen Voight Peterson of Battle Creek. Mrs. Voight has four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Edith) Cole of Dublin, Mrs. Sam • Berntece) Reneau and Mrs. Owen (Dolores > Peters of Battle Creek, and Betty Palmer of Hastings; and a son, Robert Mallison of Hastings. One daughter, Rosemary, and three sons, Leon, Richard and Edward, are deceased. They have 28 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Roland Voight and Bessie Pickthorn Mallison were married March 31, 1958 at Angola, Ind. Roland worked as a linotype operator for 40 years, including 14 years at the Battle Creek inquirer and 10 years at the Jackson Citizen Patriot from which he retired in Dec. 1967. Bessie worked at the Hastings Mfg. Co. for 15 years. All friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend. They request no gifts. Area Births Barry County Community Volunteers Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • EDITOR S NOTE: This column will be published on a regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. Any communitv agercy seeking volunteers may make use of this space. Information should be made known to Norine Jacobs 948-3254 or Don Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services. HELP NEEDED! Colling all grandmas, grandpas, couples, singles. 12 boys and girls are waiting for you to share life's experiences. Call Bill Monroe at Big BrothersBig Sisters 948-3207. Have a few extra hours now and then? Put your interests to work and help someone. There's a lot to be done right here in Berry County. Coll Don Rewa 948-3259 at Volunteer Services. accepted, call Cindy 948-8t,58. So far over 100 items have been mode...thanks to you. REFRIGERATOR needed by family of four who has been without for several weeks. Call Norine ot 948-3254 if you hove a working unit. DRESSERS needed by a large family. Present storage is in cardboard boxes. If you have an extra dresser, call 948-3254. STRICKLAND rates on the LARGER BIKES. Check in AGENCY out this year. 112 E. Court Street in Hastings Phone 945-3215 "Insurance Is Our Business" Y £ Tastes Like a Shake Feels Like a Meal For informaiton call... 852-9702 gIlmorejewelers UMW Ham Dinner ] Pays the Highest Prices for... 12:15 to 4:00 P.M. CASH! Ph. 945-9572 >°2Ha'»t|tnJ»St’ SUNDAY, MARCH 20 Scolloped Potatoes, Ham, Peas with Mushrooms, Baked Beans, Spiced Applesauce Salad, Cabbage Slaw, Homemade Rolls. Chocolate or Spice Cake GOLD and SILVER Turn your old jomlry into Woodland United Methodist Church | $4°°...Adults ^l50...Children under 12 J Page 4 CARAGE SALES too much work? Volunteer Services 3 1 • Nutritionally Balanced • Delicious Flavor • Satisfying • No Preservative • Sweetened with Neutra-Sweet Brad Peterson, 20, Nashville, and Jody Mead, 21, Hastings. Lynn Kermeen, 27, Middleville, and Renee Bolen, 30 Cutterville. George Faunce, 56, Freeport and Phyllis McClelland, 46, Freeport. Jeffery Walker, 41, Hastings and Teri Harris, 28. Lake Odessa. Daniel Brunton, 34, Richmond and Dawn Reid, 25, Hastings. accepts your extras to give those who are without. Coll 948-3254. We con pickup your items. \ Mincing your words makes it easier if you have to eat them later. CHOCOLATE FLAVOR SHAKE Only 150 Calories Per Serving Marriage Licenses When Regina attempted to fill out the family tree section of Gina’s baby book, she knew a lot of research was ahead. Starling by interviewing her eldest uncle. Regina began weaving the threads of her past. With a lot of work and a few lucky contacts, she was able to get the marriage records of her great-great grandparents and she was on her way to making progress. Along the way, she hat joined the French Canadian Heritage Society and a woman in that organization was instrumental in notifying Regina that a book had been published about the LaPortes, one of Regina’s family tree branches. The book, filled with illustrations, maps, and documents, has enabled Regina to go back to the 1500’s in that branch of the family. "It’s really a treasure,’’ she says of the book. Regina recently wrote a book review about the LaPorte family history publication for her hometown newspaper, the Bay City Times. Since the article was published, many LaPortes have come out of the woodwork. Calls she has received from LaPortes have brought forth more in­ formation for her genealogy project. Regina says she's still piecing details together in the pursuit of tracing her roots. One of the next big steps in tying the family history together will be researching the de LaPortes back in France. She thinks she may find the missing links in a medieval town near Lyon. "But I'll have to prove this iby documentation)”, she said. Cont. from the Easier Bunny. Coll Norine at Department of Social Services 948-3254. Suzanne and Douglas Livingston, Delton. March 15, at 8:29 a.m. 8 lbs , 5’i ozs., Allen and Delores Bazzy, Hastings, March 15. at 10:09 p.m., 7 lbs., 5’a ozs. Incredible New Diet Drink Discovering what was 'cooking' in the past lives of her ancestors is Regina Stein's favorite a vocational interest. The Middleville woman, formerly of Hastings, rates her long-time hobby of genealogy at the top of her spare-time ac­ tivities list. Regina's been fortunate to have traced her ancestry back to the 1500’s and she doesn't discount hopes of going back even further. Regina's interest in genealogy was seeded at about 10 after hearing the story of Johnny Tremaine. At the time, she thought it would be wonderful to know all about her own heritage, but thought the possibilty was rather remote. After hearing Mercedes French speak about genealogy and finding a famous person in her family tree. Regina's interest in tracing her roots sprouted again. Regina began to seriously pursue facts about her family's ancestral heritage after the birth of her first child, Gina. MATERIAL DONATIONS Many busy fingers need scraps or skeins of yarn for completion of knitted items. Any donation TWO NEWBORNS would like a crib or baby bed for sleeping. An opportunity for a special gift It’s A BOY Regina Stein and four-year-old son. Michael, ore making fudge brownies from one of Regina’s favorite recipes. "I like the recipe because it only takes one bowl and one pan to moke it," she soys. fASr Repair Service Your Home May Simply Be Loaded With CashAvailable To You Now Where is it hidden? In your equity! Equity you’ve been unable to use until now — See us for your Home Equity Loan and on terms to suit you. [1st AMERICAN FLETCHER FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC. HODGES JEWELRY Your FW|| Service Bepair Center 122 W. State St. Hastings A'so Anlloblt] Call or Visit • Engraving • Watch Repair Ph. 945-2963 TOM WATSON MANAGER Since 190.1 HOME EQUITY LOANS TO $25,000 OR MORE �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. March 17. 1983 Page 4 Alfred W. Madden Hazel E. Floria DELTON - Mrs. Hazel E. Floria. 91. of Pleasant Lake Road, died Tuesday. March 15, 1983 at her home after a lingering illness She was born Oct. 25, 1891 in Greenwood. Manitoba, Canada, the eldest child of Hugh and Julie Bowman. She married Charles Floria June 20,1917 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He preceded her in death Oct. 24, 1977. They moved with three sons to Mt. Clemens in 1922 where a fourth son was born. She had lived the last 13 years at Pleasant Lake Road, formerly in Hastings. Mrs. Floria is survived by four sons, Douglas and Cal of Lansing, Kenneth of Delton, and Garth of Missanabie, Ontario, Canada; 17 grandchildren; and 20 great and great - great - grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 17 at 2 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Rev. Arthur Boymook officiated. Burial was in East Hickory Corners Cememtery. DELTON - Mr. Alfred W. Madden, 69, of Pifer Rd.. died Thursday. March 10. 1983 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. He was born Nov. 15. 1913 in Plainwell, the son of Alfred and Margaret (Sherburn) Madden He had lived the past 12 years on his farm on the corner of Pifer and Cobb roads. ’ He married Phyllis Dean in 1936. Lucy L. Smith He was formerly of Richland and was a LAKE ODESSA - Mrs Lucy L. Smith, 80. | construction contractor for many years in the Kalamazoo and Richland areas. of Lake Odessa, died Tuesday. March 15 at He was a life member of the Otsego Elks Pennock Hospital. She was born August 29. No. 1711, a member of the Metropolitan Club 1902 in Sunfield, the daughter of Perry and of Kalamazoo-Spirit 12, a member of the Lucy < Bit-hop) Welch. She attended Lake Barry County Farm Bureau, and a charter Odessa schools, and lived most of her life in member of the Michigan Farmers Hall of that area Fame. She married Boyd Slockford in Lake Mr. Madden is survived by his wife, Odessa, and he preceded her in death in 1952. Phyllis; a daughter. Mrs. David (Jeanette) She married Raymond Smith in 1958, and he Burns of Portland, Ore.; a son, Alfred D. died in 1970. Madden of Galesburg; one granddaughter; She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. two grandsons; his sister, Mrs. Margaret Ronald (Uyrdas) McLeod of Lake Odessa; VanDerRoest of Kalamazoo; two brothers. two step- sons, Raymond Smith, Jr. of Adrian Madden of Pine Lake, Plainwell, and Fremont and Dr. Bruce Smith of New- Port, Lawrence Madden of Freeport, Ill.; and Calif.; two sisters-in- law, Mrs. Myrtle Welch several nieces and nephews. of Sunfield and Mrs. Alton (Diane) Manley of Funeral services were held Monday, Lake Odessa; two grandchildren; two great­ March 14 at 1 p.m. from the Williams grandchildren; five step- granchildren; and Funeral Home of Delton. Pastor Jack many nieces, nephews and cousins. Roomsburg officiated. Interment • was in Funeral services were held Thursday, Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell. Memorial March 17th, at 1:30 p.m. from the Pickens contributions may be made to the Boy or Girl Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. Scouts of America or to the Michigan Far­ Randall Kohls officiated with burial in mers Hall of Fame. Lakeside Cemetery. Edith Goundrill Paul A. Tubbs___________ BATTLE CREEK - Funeral services were held Feb. 21 in Battle Creek for Mrs. Edith iMack) Goundrill, who passed away sud­ denly at her home. She was born in Baltimore Township, the daughter of Wallace and Grace Mack. She attended the Dunham School, four jears in Nashville and Battle Creek. After marriage, she lived in Battle Creek. Her husband. Harold Goundrill, died in 1947. Edith retired in 1970 as a floor supervisor at S.S. Kresge Company. Mrs. Goundrill is survived by three sons. Harold, Jr. of 33 E. Bidwell St.'and Richard af 32 Phelps Ave., both of Battle Creek, and Jack of Dearborn; three daughters. Mrs. Elizabeth Lankerd of 32 E. Bidwell and Mrs. Pierce (JoAnne) Hoyt of 7759 C Drive North, both of Battle Creek, and Mrs. James (Mary) Denniston of Sherwood: 15 grand­ children; five great • grandchildren; and four sisters. Mrs. Everett (Mary) Ryan of Tampa, Fla., Mrs. W. (Marguerite* Lewis of Hastings, Mrs. Robert (Mildred) Rhodes of Lacey, and Mrs. Horace (Dorothy) Edmonds of Hastings. Two sisters. Helen Storm and Jessie Mack, preceded her in death. Memorial donations may be made to Calhoun County Association for Retarded Citizens or Dowling Country Chapel. HASTINGS ■ Mr. Paul A Tubbs, 77, of 3750 Tanner Lake Rd., died Wednesday. March 9. 1983 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center Grand Rapids. He wac born in Vermontville on April 3, 1905. the son of Grin and Anna i Randall) Tubbs. He attended Vermontville schools, graduating from Vermontville High School in 1924. He then attended Michigan State University. He married the former Thelma M. Weeks on July 15. 1934. He worked for the Roy Matthews grocery business, moving to Battle Creek in 1938. In 1939. he formed a partnership in the Old Dutch gas station located on S.W. Capital, which he operated until 1949. He then owned and operated several rental properties in Battle Creek, including the C W Post Home on N.E. Capital, until he retired in 1975. He was active in Boy Scouting for 22 years as an assistant scoutmaster with Troop No. 22 in Battle Creek and served for 20 years on the Battle Creek Township Board of Review. He has lived at his present address since 1974. He regularly attended the First Baptist Church. He was a member of the Battle Creek Organic and Farming Club, the Battle Creek Sportsmen’s Club, past member of the Vermontville Mehodist Church, past member and board member of the former Battle Creek Evangelical United Brethem Church, presently the Trinity United Methodist Church. What’s Cookin’ Delton Area CEDAR CREX BIBLE, Campground Road, 8 mi. S, Pastor, Brent Branham Phone 621-2285 Sunday School at lb a m ; Worahip II a.m.; Evening Ser vice at 7 n.m ; Youth meet Sunday 6 p.m .Wed Prayer Bible 7 pm. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Corner Pilcr and Cedar Creek Rd Paul S Howell. Pastor. Phone MB 8884. Saturday Services, Sabath School 9:30 a.m ; Worship 11 a.m . Wed 7:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor: Elmer J Faust. On M 4.3 in Delton. Services - Worship io 45 a m.. Sunday School 9:30-10:30; Evening Service 6 pm . United Meth­ odist Women every first Thursday. 7:30 pm. United Methodist Men every second Sunday. 7:30 a.m INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton UK-ated on M-43 in Delton Pastor Steve VanNaltan Sandy Campbell. Sunday School Director Sunday School 10 a m . Family Worship and Bible Teaching 11 a.m . Children's Church, II a.m.. Evening Service 6 p m Wednesday Bible Study at 7 p m.. Oioir Practice at 7 50 p m Last Friday of every month. Family Night at 7.M pm at the church. Call 623-5391 MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Corner M 43 and Milo Road. Doug Huntingion Pastor Rt No 3. Box 3I5A Delton. Mi 41KM6 Phone 671-4702 Sunday School Hi <■) a m. Worship Service 11:00. Evening Worship 6:00 pm. W idmrday Service 7:00 pm PHAIRIEVUJ-E COMMUNITY CHURCH 10221 S Noma Rd. Aerons from Praine ville Gann- Rev Bill Blair. I'aator Sun day School 10 a.m . Morning Worahip II a m; Sunday Night 7 p m . Bible Study. Wedneiday Service 7 p.m. ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Hon* Rd. Drlton Father Ray Alim. S J I tutor Saturday Mm* 5:30 p m . Sun day Maaa 11:00 a.m. from Memorial Day Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating Phone 758-3149 Country Chapel worship Hl: 15am. Sunday School 9 a m . Banfield worrhipll 30 a m COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH. Former Johnstown Town­ ship Hall. Dowling Mark A Shnver Pastor Sunday School 10 am. Worship 10:45 a m . Evening service 6 pm Wed evening prayer 7 p in Fellowship dinner last Sunday of each month. 2 30 p.m at the church Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 Fuller St, M-79, Pastor James Sherman Sunday Services 4 Sunday School, io a m . Morning Worship II am.; Evening Services. Youth 6pm. Evening Worship 7 p.m . Wednesday mid week prayer 7 p.m, Wednesday caravan program 7pm HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH Hwy M-66 H) mi S of Nashville. Robert Lee Shutts. Pastor Sunday 9:45 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Hon>hip Service. 6 pm Young Petiplc Meeting 7:w pm E.-enmg Service. Wednesday 7 30 pm. Bible Study and Pray er Hour Free counsel­ ing service on all problems Phone 616-758-3866 or 963-1713. FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Woodland Rd, Lake Odessa Pastor Richard Sessink Church phone 367462! Pastor's phone 574-8938. Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a m.; Sunday School 11 15 a.m.; evening service 7 00 pm Wednesday • Bible Studs 7:00pm. •JUR LADY OF GREAT OAK Laccv Father Ray Allen I •hone 623 249« Sun day Mass at 9:00 a m. STONEY POINT FREE METHODLST Wellman ltd at E Stale Rd Rev Charier Divmport. 119 Star St. Spring Arbor. Ml Ph 5!7-750-2497 Sunday School 10 a tn. Worship Service Him Mid-week Service Wed at 6 p.m PEACE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, al Barryville 4 miles W ot Nashville on M-79 Si even Reid. Partcr Worship Service 9 15 am. Sunday Church School and Coffee Fellowship 10 15 am, United Methodist Women I Tuesday each month 3T CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashvilk Father Robert E Coomiu. Piator A miM«w of St Hw Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday Maw. 630 p m Sunday Mass 9.30 a m UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ol Nashville Phone K53-97I9 Comer Washington and State Ixtmard F Putnam. Pastor Services Sundays 9 45 a in Morning Worship. 10 43 a to Fellowship; II a m Church School for all ages. 6 30 n m U M 5' F Jr Hi and U M Y.F Sr Hi Bible Hour all ages. 1st Wednesday 7 3o p m each month. United Methodist Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville. Rev J G Boomer Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday Worship II on a m . Evening Service 6:00 p m . Bible Praver, Wednesday.' :oo p m NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillipa St Pastor lo-atrr DaGruot. 8529808 »r 852-9025 AawaUnl Paator Don R«»«rra-. 852-9808 Sunday Smnrva Sunday School 9.45. Sunday Worahip 11 a.m . Sunday Evening Service 7pm. Wednesday night Bible Study 7pm Bu* Mmutry Call Don Raxor 852-9228 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Cloverdale Rd . 5 miles south of Nash ville. mile East of M-66 Pastor Marvin Potter PhoneUXt-UKI Sunday Services. Sunday School io am; Morning Services 11 a m . Evening Service » pm . Cottage Prayer meeting7 30 p.m Wednesday Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN comcr of Barnum Rd and M-66 Wood­ land Pastor George Speas Phone 3672741 9:45 am Worship. Hum Sunday School. Wednesday Prayer 8 pm. W M A 2nd Wednesday each month. Adult C.E. 2nd Saturday each month. 8pm WOODGROVE PARISH. Coats Grove Rev Pamela Owens Pastor Phone 367-3XM Church School. 9 3u a m . Worship Service, lb 45 a tn Hcly Communion first Sunday ol each month Womens Fellowship first Thursday of each month at 10:00 a m W OODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance Heffellinger 11ionc.»i7-39Gl 9 15 a m Worship Service, 10:30 a.m, Sunday School; 7 30 p m Wednesday UMYF1 Welcome ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Vrlte Rd . Woodland Timothy Rolhfuaa. Paitnr Sun­ day nchool every Sunday at 9:15. Sunday warship 10.30 Coffee fellowship follow­ ing Sunday worship on 2nd and 4 th Sun­ days each month laithersn Brotherhood meets 1st Sunday. 7:30 p.m Luther League meets 2nd Sunday. 6:30 p m. Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phil Perkins. Pastor Hi a m Sunday School; 11 a m Morning Wor­ ship. Junior Church Nursery. 7pm Worship. Wednesday 7:30 pm Family Night Missionary Society second Friday. 7 p.m. Potluck Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 106 Cherry St P tstor Rev. Jerry Drummond Phone 7655134 10 00 a m Sunday School 1100 a m Morning Worship. Evening Worship 7 00 pri Wednesday evening prayer meeting at Y.C.W. Club's 7:00 pm "A Grow mg Church For Coming Lord GA1JLEAN BAPTIST. IOB!h St and N Freeport Rd Phone M5-57O4 10 a m Sunday School .Ham Morning Worship; 7 pm Evening Service. Wednesday ■ Prayer Meeting 7 30 p m HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M 50 North ol Freeport at the Kent Ionia County Lane Rev James Kinsey Morning Worship to am . Church School II am Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m Morning Services. 11:15 Sunday School Ti*ese are classes for all. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. 708 West Main Street Worship 10 am. Sunday School 11 15 a m . Evening Worship 6* p m. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M 37 )t»t north of Middleville 795-9726 Rev Wewley Smith. Pastor. Mark J llighmar . Pastor of Youth and Education. Sunday School 9 45 a m ; Morning Worship 11am: Evening Service Gpm NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 2ni Russell St Rev Gary Finkbciner Phone 795-7429 Sunday Worship Service 10 a m and 7 pm; Wednes day Bible Study 7 30p m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 at Parmalee Road. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 8911385 Rev Charles Doornbos, Assis­ tant Pastor, phone 795-3466 First Service 9am: Church School 10 IS am Second Service II: IS am . Even mg Celebration 6 p m The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phom 792 2889 Sunday Mass 11 a m JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST The Church tn the Wildwood* Ot» Lake Road Paator Gary Brook* Morning Worship 11 a m . Sunday School 9:45 a m . Evening Service 7 p m . Prayer Meeting and Youth Mn-tmg 7 pm Thursday; Women* Mi* lonn-iry Asuriatirm first Thursday ol each month 9 30a m Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association McCallum church of the Hastings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your Life. Home Business ano Cai LW. BLISS COMPANY A Gulf -f- Western Industry FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" -118 S. Jefferson - 945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan Wren Funeral Home Corner of Walnut & S. Jefferson m Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings Michigan OrangevilleGun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd . 2 mile* south of Gun Lake Rev Dan Bow-man. Paator ljrr> Tungate. Sunday School Supt Sunday Scluol 9:45 am. Church Sen ice* 11 u m . 6 p m Evening Servicew Wednesday 6,30 pm SOCK 3 thru 6 grade* 7 pm Adult Prayer and Bible Study Bua mmutry weekly with Ren Moore Call 664sM 13 for pickup MARTIN REFORMED CHURCH <>F MARTIN Drive in. w ilk in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev .M.irvin Meeter. Pastor Worship Ser yii-ew tn a m and 7:3o pm . Sunday School 11: iSa m ST CHYIL A METHODIUS Gun l-ikc Father Drums Bov Ian. Pastor Ph>mc7‘<2 2BT9 Saturday Mass 5pm sumiay Mass 9 a m DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH Ihisfer Road near Pine Uke He* John F Padgett. Pastor Sunday W nr-hip9 3n a m and 6 p m . Sunday School Ham. 5'outh Choir meets each Monday 6.30p m >T FRANCIS OF ASSLSI EPLsCO PM. < HI RCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Mass 8 a m , Church School a ni Family Eu< hari-r in a m Nursery tn a lii Midweek services a.* .Hitmunred Father Kurt Fish. Vivas 661 4345 Hastings Area HASTINGS BIBLE MI8S10NAR. CHURCH will hr holding special services Jan 26 thru Jan 30 eweh night at 7:30 Speaker will hr Rev Brad Henshaw from Goderich. Ontario Canada Hastings Area AUIONQI'IN LAKE BIBLE ChuRCH. 2625 Airport Hd, Bick Taggart. Panlor Churrh ph-mc 9IK-M82 Sunday Sch<*d 9 45 a m Womhiii Kam, Junmr Churrh 11 a m . Evening Wc-vhif 7 p.m, Nurwrv for *11 nervier* CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 N Broadway Rev James Hilgen duel. 207 W Ind HilLs Dr Sunday School 9 45 a m . Morning Worship 11 a m . Sunday "Showers of Blessing" WBCII 8 45-9 00 am. Evening Service 6:30 p m . Wednesday ■ MidWeek Bible Studv. Youth and Children's Services 7 n m ~ HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH, 307 E. Marshall St. Hastings Rev Manin Sickmiller Phone 945-5197 Services: Sunday School 10:00 a m. Morning Worship 11:00 a m Sunday and evening service 7.M n.m. Wednesday mid-wen prayer meeting 7 30 p.m we wili be bolding REVIV* L Meetino Sept. 30 thru Oct 10 each nighl atTjo. Rev. Richard Gremillion from lasper. Ala. will be the evangelist. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan !HH Knot Sunday Services Sunday School 9:30a m Morning Worship II) 45a m . Evening Worship S p.m Wednesday Family Night: Adull Bible Study and Prayer 7.00 pm Sacred Sounds Rehearsal R ;to p m Sunday morning service broadcast WBCH BARRY COUNTY CHURCH Ob CHRIST. 541 North Michigan J David Walker. Minister. SM.V2938 Sun Services It) a m . Bible Studv II a.m Evening Services 6pm Wednesda. evening BibleStudv7p.m ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jrtfmon Father Robert F. ConaanPastor Saturday Mas* 4 .10 p.m, Sunda, Maww* H n n: and 11 am Canfraaiona Saturday. 4 00 - 4:30 p m HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Pnwell Rd HumtII A. Sarvi-r, Pa«tnr Phonr 91.3 922t Worship w-rvir,- n>:io am .uvmuig •« rrrrap-n ciaaae* I nr all age* Turxlay Gunge Prayer Meeting, 7.00 p.m WELCOME CORNEILS UNITED METHODIST. 3185 N Broadway Rev Constance Heffelfmger. Pastor Ph 367-3961 Church School 9 30; Worship Service II a m . Senior MYF 7 pm. Thursday evening starling at 7 p ni Choir. U M Women: Welcome Circle third Wednesday of month. I p m FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Hroadwav Rev David D Garrett Phone W-2229 Parsonage. 945-3195 Chi -ch. Where a Christian experience maxes you a member. 9:45 a m. Sunday School. Hi 45 a.m Worship Service. 7pm Fellowship Worship. < p m Wednesday Prayer ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd ui Irving Suaiay Morning Syer at 10:30 Holy Communion at 11 00 i RL Re*. William O. Lewia. Rector HARVEST CHURCH, on M-43 five mile* aoulh of Halting*. Paator Larrv Silverman. Aaaoc Paator Allan Welch. Ph ■•4168024 Service tune* Tuesday night (prayer, praiae. and worahip) at 7 pm. Thursday night (Teaching aervicet at 7 p m, Sunday 9 30 am Sunday achool for all age*. 10:31 a.m morning wwahrp. 6 p m evening Vrorahip "Word* of Troth radio broadcaat daily il 2 p m on WDFP FM (95 3) alao on WMAX-AM (14 80) at 3.15 pm Hastings free methodlst CHURCH. Boltwood and Easl Suite Rosd. 945-9121 Rev Donald L Brail. Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a m Worship Service II 00 am Evening Service 6 oo p m Prayer Meeting 7 m p tn Wednesday EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner Broadway and Center St ur Shel­ don Harbach. 1-ocum Tenen* Ser/ke* Sunday. Maw and Church School 10 a m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 219 E North St . Mn harl Anton. Paator. Ph '-*4.'>43H4 Sunday. March 20 • 8:45 Churrh School (all agr*l. HHW Worahip ■ Holy Communam. 7.00 ILS Ynuth (.roup Monday. March 21 - 7 00 Bethel ( La... 7 00 Overeatcra Anun Wednesday. March 23 • 6 00 Supper, 7 00 VESPERS Service Thuraday. March 24 • Noon LunchlWo.-■hip community aervicc. 7 30 Sr. Choir Saturday. March 26 9 30 Confirmation 5. 10 00 Jr Hi Choir. 5 42 SILLY SUPPER by JH Youth Group GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover Hasting* Leonard Da via. Pastor Ph 948-2256 or 94.MM29 Sunday Sunday School 9 45 a m . Worship Ham. Youth 5 p m . Evening Worship 6pm. Frl*nw»hip and Coffer 7 15 pin Nunery for all ser­ vice* Wednesday CYC 6 45 p m . prayer and Bible *tudy 7 p m QI I.MBY IMTEI) METHODIST CHI HUH 3 mile> E on M-79 Steven Reid. Pastor Sunday Church School l<> num . Worship Service 11 Hi a m I nurd Methodist Women Isl Wednesday each month BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School II) a rn . Worship Service Ham. Prayer Service Thun. day7p.m CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY SAINTS Meeting at 502 E Bond Sunday Sacrament meeting 9 oo am. £unday School io ig) a m Branch President David McMomgle Phone 1-698-9849 or M54154 NORTH LRVLNG WESLLA AN CHURCH, corner of W<**Jm bool and Wing Ra» Pa*tor Mark Wade 5519 Buehler Pal Phone 76'. 8287 Sunday S. haul |0 a m Worahip II a m , Evening Score 7pm. Praver Srrvr.Wedn«d..v 7pm. Nursery pnnidrd (<,r all HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. 9tH Terry Last Phone 945-8884 Saturday services: Sabbath School » 30 a m . Worahip it a m , Tuesday Bible Study and Prayer Meeting. 7 30 p.m HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M-37 South it M-79. Jack Bartholomew, pa.tor, phonr 945-4995 Robert Fuller, choir director Sunday whedule 9:30 Fellowahip and coffee. 9.55 Sunday School 11 (X) Morning Worahip. 6 00 Youth Meeting«. 7.00 Evening Worahip. Nuraerv for all ■ervwe*. transportation proviced to and from morning ecrvicea Prayer meeting. 7 p m Wedneaday HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 22n West Colfax St Bible Lecture 9 30 a m . Watchtower Study 10:45 am Tuesday Congregation Bible Study 8 p m . Thursifay Theocraiic Schwl 7 3u. Service meeting 8-3) FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 209 W. Green St. Harting*. Dr Myron K William*. Minuter Mrs* France* Home, Director of Chrutian Eduration Sunday. March 20. 1983 ■ 9 33 a.m. Church School, 9 :«1 r m Baunun Sene*. 9 30 in Adult Membership Claaa, 1030 a m Coffer Feb Inwahip. 10:30 a.m. Radio Broadcast. WBCH. 11 00 ■ m Worahip. 'Faring the Future'. 4 00 p.m Youth Cooir. 5 30 p.m. Lenten Observance. Hands-On' Project*', 7:15 p m Jr 4 Sr Hi Youth Fellowship Monday. March 21. 1983 - 5 30 p m Cuba. 6:30 pm Handbell Choir. 7 00 pm Scout*. 7:00 pm Finance Committee Tuesday. March 22. H*3 • 9:30 am. Bauman Serie*. 2:1 f p.m. Cub Dens Wed­ nesday. March 23. 1983 • 6 45 a.tn Men » breakfast and Bible study. 2.30 pm Carol Choir. 700 p.m. Cub Park Thuraday. March 24. 1983 - 2.30 p.m Spirit Choir. (7 00pm Chancel Cttou. Friday March 25. 1983 - 10 00 a m Bible Study on Hebrew* HASTINGS ASSSMBLY OF GOD 1674 West Slate Road Pastor J T Crawmer. Phone 945-2285 bindsy School 9 45 ajn. Worship 1100 am. Evening Service 6 p tn . Wednesday Prat* Gathering 7pm WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W State Rd (Old Algonquin School) Paator Jeff Arnett, phone home. 948-2792. -hurth 948-2549 Sunday. Sunday Schml 10 a m, Worahip 1045 a m, evening aervice 6 30 PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRlST. M 50 at Bell Rd Rev. Don Palmer 10 a.m Worship Ser­ vice; 11 a m. Sunday School. 6 30 Evening Service. 7:30 Wednesday Prayer Service. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan Willard H Curtta. Mimatci Eileen Higbee. Dir Chrutian Ed Sunday. March 20 • 9.30 and 11:00 Wor­ ship Servicea. Nursery provided Broad­ cart of 9 30 aervice over WBCH-AM and FM .9'30 Churrh School (Taser* for all age* 10 30 Special Congregational Meetma to elect a Deacon and a mender of the Nom­ inating Committr<- 10 30 Children's Choir practKT 1O.40 Coffer Hour in the church dining room 6 30 Junior High Youth Fel­ lowahip at the church 6:30 Senior High Youth Fellowship al the churrh 8 00 Con veraatloni on Churrh Membership for Senior Highs and Adull* at the manse Monday- 7:30 Trurtee*' mrrung. Wednes­ day: 7JO Chancel Chcar practirr Uiuraday 12:00 Lenten Luncheon ■ Worship at Grace Lutheran Church 6 30 Kirk Chcar praeiice Friday- 11 40 Junior High Church Memberahip Clan* followed by lunch 730 Meeting in Memorial Hall for those intrmtrd in the Big Bn>th>-r*Bif Saren pn«n«n> Sutunlay Senior High 3<>uth Fellowship ftotrv.it Meet *t Memorial Hall Vim E nF KFAIVAI. CHI TH II Hull ' -l-'b l7U.lTuirli.sH .nl.! Ito.NumLn morning st-iviiv. pr-u- .imt hymn. 10 30 ■i ni . hii-ning w-rvisrs. .-vutig>-li«ti>, 7 HI pm. Sunihiv Vuulh M..ling iHMi pm, WtsfnrMluv Bible Slialv .mil Pr.m-r Meeting Ht7.3(1 pm. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS. S Jelfrrson at Walnut Kenneth Colburn. Pastor Home 698-8567 Sunday School 10 a m.. Worship Ham THE NOTE OF PKALSE (The New Noto). 12223 Chief Noonday Rd, Gun Lake arm Thuraday night Bible rtudv 7 pm 7957808 Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Vrcdcr Road. I Mile South of M-50 between Darby and Nash Roads Pastor. Bill Stevens Phone693-2315.10 a tn Sunday School. It a In Morning Worhsip. 7 o'clock Sundav evening worship. 7:3i>p m Wednesday Prayer Service LAKEWOOD HAITIST. Pastor Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555 Arro** from the high ■chnol, 7180 V<-ltr Rd . M-50 Suml.iv School 10:00 a.m . Worship Service 11 (a) a m Evening Servirr 6 30 p m. W.*im*day Prayer Meeting 7 30 p rr. LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODLST Hwy M-50. W mile W of M-66. Lake Odroaa Rev Janie* Hulett. Pastor Worahip 8.30 and Ham. Evening Service at 7.30 pm ST EDWARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odessa Father Donald Weber. Administrator .174 8274 or 174-7405 Saturday Mass 5 !«> . m . Sunday Masses Hand It) WOOHIIUKY UNITED HRETHHILN. jurt off M-66 N nf M-5u. in Village of Windhury Paator Duane Walter Phone 371-7251 Worship <a-rvi»e 9.30 am, Sunday School |O 45 an.. Youth Frtkiw*hip Wedm-sday 7pm. Bible Study and Prayer Servirr Wnlm «dav 7 p m CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner ol Isl and 2nd Ave . laike Odessa Pastor George Speas Phone 374 8756, Sunday Morning Worship Service 11 HU a m Sunday School tn oo a rn Evening Service 7 30 p m Wednesday Eve Prayer Meeting 7 30pm God blessed us with the enchanting tones of spring he warmer days of March persuade The.last of winter snows to fade, Revealing earth as overlaid With signs of life, by each new blade Of grass and leafy bud portrayed. In open field or forest glade, The trees and shrubs will be arrayed With blossoms in each pastel shade; Whose fragrant perfume will pervade FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 502 Ea.l Grand St Mark .1 Highman. I'a.lar Ph 948-2MJM Sundav ShnoL 10 a m morning worship and children'* church. 11 am. yout hmeeUnga. 5pm. evening w<r*Aip. 6 p m Thurwlay Prayer meeting 7 p rr. . Thur*dav tee ;. laMc and Primary Adv-en ture» 7pm Nurwrv provided for all •«vice* We welcome alT The air, where songs of birds are played. Your House of Worship has conveyed This esson that should be obeyed: Give thanks to God, to whom you've prayed. For all the things that He has made; The best of which is now displayed — The lovely time of Spring. Mr Tubbs is survived by his wife, Thelma two sons, David E. Tubbs of Marshall and Rex M. Tubbs of Canton. Mich.; one daughter. Mrs. Satya (Joyce) Dubey of Bethesda. Md.; four grandchildren; two .stepgrandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Ava Kroger of Vermontville. He was preceded in death by one brother. Laurence. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m Monday. March 14 at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Charlotte. Mich. The Rev. Kenneth W. Garner officiated Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home. Mary M. Irvin vJRM0NTV>LLE • Mary M. Inin. 100, died Monday. March 1; at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. She was born Sept. 3, 1832 in Sunfield Twp.. the daughter of George Seitz and Christina Deibert. She married Dana frvin on June 19 1923 He preceded her in death in 1973. She was a member of the Vermontville United Methodist Church. She is survived by one nephew and three neices. Services were held Wednesday, March 16 at 2 p.m. from the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville with Rev. Molly Turner officiating With burial in Woodlawn Cemetery. Vermontville. CONTINUED from Page 3 Genealogy is hard “once you get into Europe because the notaries keep all the records and you have to have the right contacts. If you do not have the contacts, then you have to hire a researcher and pay a fee," said Regina. “When you get back into the 1500’s, you can't always make connections." Even searching for records in the state can be difficult prior to 1896, she said. Up until then, at least in Bay County, records might have been filed with the state or the county. Part of her search was done in Canada where many relatives lived on Bouchard Island in the St. Lawrence River. Locating old Canadian records is much easier because that country has kept duplicate records since the 1600's. Marriage, birth and baptismal records provide the best sources of information. Mistakes are more common on death records, she said. Many intersting family anecdotes have been uncovered while Regina has pursued genealogy. For instance, she discovered that her grandfather had been celebrating his birthday on the wrong day. She calls genealogy a "useful and positive hobby,” plus a challenging one. “It's a time consuming hobby to pursue all the (family) branches. It’s really a labor of love and its brought our families closer together,” said Regina who also plans to do a thorough job of tracing her husband's family roots. A 1965 graduate of Pinconning Area High School in the Bay City area, Regina majored in history at Central Michigan University where she received her bachelor of arts degree. She said her mother encouraged her to seek a career as a teacher or a nurse. Teaching won out because of her interest in history, especially the colonial era. She spent three years teaching fifth grade social studies classes at West Elementary School ^n Middleville before her children were born. Her husband, Gerald, teaches at Thomapple Kellogg High School. In addition to 10-year-old Gina, the Steins have a four-year-old son, Michael. Regina's teaching background includes three years as an instructor of adult basic education in the Lakewood School District. She also taught adult reading classes for four years in the Thomapple-Kellogg District. Regina completed a computer class at Aquinas College last semester to expand her knowledge in the new technological ad­ vancements. She currently is training for a possible position with a human resources consulting firm. Transition Management of Grand Rapids. “I’m really excited about it,” she said. The firm makes presentations and con­ ducts workshops at schools and businesses. She was recenlty involved in an experiential workshop, conducted by the firm at the loc: 1 schooi, dealing with the subject of making positive adjustments when changes occur in your personal life. In her spare-time, Regina says she has enjoyed an eight-year affiliation with the Hastings Women’s Club. "That’s one thing I do for myself each month,” she says of at­ tending the club’s monthly meetings. Women’s Club “broadens your horizons. I enjoy the speakers and the programs. More women should take the opportunity to pursue it. It’s like getting a continuing education " Reginia has .served as the club’s vice president and for several years as chairman of the group's annual George Washington Bridge and Game Night. She also finds time for other civic in­ volvement She believes proper local land use is important enough that she’s been willing to serve eight years on the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. She is currently vice chairman of the com­ mission. In her experience on the commission she has found that there always seems to be some type of problem in zoning enforcement. (Some) people think they can do anything they want with their property — without regard to their neighbors and the com­ munity." Church work is also an important part of her life. She and her family attend the Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. Her husband is the state director of church ac­ tivities for the Knights of Columbus. They both have served on the Christian Action Commission too. Reading and sewing are other hobbies Regina enjoys. Traveling to other countries is an interest both she and her husband share. Even year, they take groups on traveling expeditions Jo such places as England. Scotland, Germany. and Switzerland. This year they are taking a group to Italy and next year Greece is on the agenda. Back in Hastings, when it’s time to bake, a favortie familly treat is fudge brownies which Regina shares with readers today. REGINA’S FUDGE BROWNIES Ingredients: >2-cup butter or margarine, 1cup granulated sugar, l-teaspoon vanilla, 2eggs, 2-one ounce squares of unsweetened chocolate, A4-cup sifted all purpose flour, >4cup chopped walnuts. In medium sauce pan, melt butter and chocolate on low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar. Blend in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla. Stir in flour and nuts. Mix well, Spread in greased 8x8x2-inch pan (or use a round 9x2-inch cake pan). Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes (check before time is up (hough. Be careful not to oveibake). Cool. Cut into squares. If desired, the brownies can be glazed with this fudge frosting: Ingredients - 4-cup shortening, 2-cups sugar, 3-ounces un­ sweetened chocolate, two-thirds cup milk, >4teaspoon salt, and 2-teaspoons vanilla. Mix all ingredients, except vanilla, in a 2'4-quart saucepan. Heat to rolling boil, stirring oc­ casionally. Boil 1-minute without stirring. Place pan of frosting in a bowl of ice and water. Beat frosting until smooth and of spreading consistency. Stir in vanilla. Makes enough frosting for a 13x9-inch cake or two 8 or 9-inch layers. Lake Odessa voters send mixed signal on water improvements Voters of Lake Odessa sent a mixed signal to village officials in Monday’s advisory vote on improving the town’s water system. In a five-part ballot, the majority of the 200 voters said “yes” the quality of water should be improved, but then voted "no” on the questions of borrowing either $350,000 or $500,000 through bonding or a Farm Home loan and on the choices of paying off the loan on a resident’s tax bill or water bill. The village council’s next step is “kind of in limbo” at the moment, said village manager John French. "The council will tabulate the results and contemplate what to do from there,” F’rench added. “It wasn’t something they were going to jump into right away, however.” The turnout was higher than usual for the village, French said. “We had about 25 percent of the eligible voter®. Normally we have about 120 out of 800 or so (porsible) voters come out. French said he felt the council would eventually need to do something about the we ter system, but added that he wasn't sure which way they would go right now. In an earlier interview, French explained that the town's system was old and had been built fora smaller population. “The town has grown immensely since then," he explained. "There’s a lot of deadends and liner that are too small.” The system also has a problem with iron because of the deadends. On the question,"do you feel the quality of water should be improved”, the vote was 143 yes and 62 no. On the question “if the village could bond or acquire a FaHA loan for $350,000 would you be supportive of using the money to improve the system”, the vote was 99 no and 89 yes. The same question with the figure at $500,000 drew a vote of 111 no and 53 yes. Noting that the homeowner's cost with a $350,000 project was $4.70 a month and with a $500,000 was $5.70, the village asked voters if they preferred the payment on their property tax bill or their water bill. On the latter the vote was 111 no and 60 yes and on the former it was 108 no and 50 yes. An improvement project would include installation of an iron removal system, in­ stallation of some larger pipe lines, and elimination of several deadends. Also on the ballot were names of three candidates for the three vacancies on thecouncil. Elected to two-year terms were: Jerry Engle (D), 102 votes, Phillip Bartlett (R) 123 votes, and Steven Garlinger < R) 129 votes. Watch for Special Business and Industry PROGRESS EDITION featured in Next Week’s Benner! �The Hostings Bonner Thursday March I 7 1«83 Page 5 GOP women enjoy ‘colorful’ fashion show A rainbow of colorful spring and summer fashions for women, men and children were on display Tuesday evening at the Leason Sharpe Hall in Hastings when the Barry County Republican Women put on their second annual style show With GOP women's officer Dawn Howe narrating the show, nearly 40 models came on stage, then strolled through the audience, showing some of the wardrobe choices nowon the selves for the upcoming warm weather months. Models included some local Republican luminaries, club members, and friends and children of the GOP women The fashions for the show were provided by Clevland's of Hastings. The flower fashion decor was done by Barlow Garden Florist, also of Hastings, and Russell Nash accompanied the narration with his organ music. After the show door prizes — donated by several local merchants — were given away. Showing off the new styles were: Nicole and Melissa Belson; Angie Jerkatis. Carrie and Jon Jacobs; Lorie, Trica. Michael and Phillip McKeough; Darcy Welton. Corrie Gurnsey. Erin Marsh; Brandon and Blake Pepper; Michael and Dave Wood. Jr.; Brad and Richelle Weller. Jeff. Mark and Ben furrow. Norval Thaler; Dick and MaryLandon; Jolene Cridler; Wilma Strickland; Jan- and Gordon Barlow; Julie and Martha Dimmers; Dawn White; Jill and Brad Vanzyl; Judy and Amy Cotant; Don and Tom Drew el . and Ken Radant. A lorge oudience wos on bond to watch the 2nd annual fashion show, put on by the Barry County Republican Womens Club on Tuesday. It’s Not Pretend! Corrie Gurnsey and several other children modeled warm weather outfits now on the store shelves at Clevland's. The Hastings retailer supplied the clothes for the evening show. GOOD SERVICE DELIVERED with a SMILE Barry County Board Commissioner Dick Landon and wife Mary show off some stylish wardrobe choices to the audience on Tuesday evening. Landon wos one of several GOP officials who took part in the show as models. In all there were nearly 40 models who passed before the audience. Consolidation opposed by Delton area residents Note: This is part of a series of weekly articles about the responses of 303 persons in the Barry Intermediate School District (Delton and Hastings school district residents' to a variety of questions about public education. The local citizens were selected at random and interviewed last October in a telephone survey called Project Outreach, sponsored by the State Board of Education and funded by the State Legislature. Project Outreach surveys have been conducted in a number of intermediate school districts in the state. The survey's purpose is aimed at improving the public's confidence in education. All the opinions gathered will be used to help state officials strengthen public education and to make plans for the decade, according to Project Director Ned S. Hubbell who prepared the written report from which this article is derived). When local citizens were interviewed last fall they were asked if they would favor or oppose combining their school district with a neighboring district in a serious financial crisis, if taxpayers in both districts paid the same operating millage. Delton-Kellogg citizens rejected the idea by a wide margin, with only 32 percent of the respondents in favor of the idea. Nearly one-half (49 percent' of the residents in the Hastings School District indicated support for consolidation When all survey respondents were presented with the alternative, remaining a separate school district even if it meant voting for increased school millage, they chose the alternative — but only by a slim majority (53 percen*). In response to another question, survey participants indicated a broad support for a millage proposal to finance services for handicapped students and ease the local school districts budget costs for that pur­ pose. There was a high degree of suppirt in both the Hastings and Delton-Kellogg districts for a county-wide millage up to one mill to finance special education services for students who are physically, mentally, or emotionally handicapped. Those services are now provided by each local district and the Barn- Intermediate School District. In Delton. 72.7 were in favor of the proposal, while in Hastings. 79.5 percent supported it. (Opinions about the importance of adult­ community education will be next week's survey topic which will conclude the series). Middleville senior wins space shuttle program Chris Noah, a Thornapple Kellogg senior, has been selected as a regional v. inner in the National Aeronautics and Space Ad­ ministrations 1983 Space Shuttle Student Involvement Program This is a nationwide competition which encourages students to design experiments for possible inclusion on a future space shuttle mission. Chris's experiment deals with per­ spiration. He feels that there is porbably a difference in the amount and type of per­ spiration Droduced in normal earth gravity and that produced in space. In addition he feels that, if there are differences and they can be measured, this would be an easy way to monitor astronauts' health on long space shuttle missions. Chris's experiment has earned him and his advisor. Kevin J. Briggs, a trip to Cleveland. Ohio, to attend a space shuttle symposium at the NASA Lewis Air Force Base. March 2730. This trip is sponsored by NASA and the National Science Teachers Association who are underwriting all the costs. There. Chris, whose idea was selected from over 470 other proposals from Michigan and Ohio by a team of teachers, scientists and engineers, will have the opportunity to explain his ideas in detail to NASA experts. His proposal along with those of the other regional winners will be sent to Washington where *hey will be judged by experts whe will select 20 national winners When you shop with your local merchants you're not just another person in the store or the next customer in line. You're a friend and a neighbor of your sales clerk and local merchant. You can count on getting good service delivered with a cheerful smile from people that you know and trust. Shopping locally is convenient and doesn't waste time or gas. Local stores carry a full selection of merchandise at competitive prices. And, an extra benefit you get from shopping locally is convenient service when a problem might arise. SHOP IN HASTINGS! YOU’LL FIND IT MAKES GOOD CENTS! Sponsored by the following merchants: Wren Funeral Home Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Flexfab, Inc. Hastings The Hallmurk of Insurance Excellence Flexible Hose and Ducts for Industry Patrick C. Hodges Hastings Savings and Loan Assn. Dependoble Jewelers Since 1931 Where Savings Does Moke A Difference ''Prettiest Floors in Town" Music Center & Gift Boutique Hastings Aluminum Products, Inc. National Bank of Hastings 138 W. State Street Brown’s Custom Interiors Corner of W. Stole ot Broodwoy Mfgs. of Home Improvement Products Hastings Hotel Barry County Lumber Home Center Hastings City Bank The House of Quality 150W. Court St. Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broadwoy Lee Ann Shoppe Ladies' and Children's Ready-To-Wear Gambles 130 W. Stole St.. Hostings The JC Penney Co,. Deportment Store. Downtown Hostings Enjoy Our Hospitality Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. IntvrotHp for yovr I**® Hooie Busmen ond Cor Cleveland’s 130 E. State Street 118W. State St. Ben Franklin Store Birke’s Cut Rate Shoe Store 102 West Stole ot Jefferson Hastings Press 152 W. Stote Street Shoes for the entire family Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy Your Rexoil Store, Downtown Hastings Culligan Water Conditioning City Food & Beverage Open 9o.m. to 11p.m. Leary’s Sport Center Downtown Hastings - The Travel Store 123W. Store St. Cemetery Memorials Cinder Pharmacy HOW. State St. 313 North Bollwood (Lots indicated by solid black areas.) Patten Monument Felpausch Food Center Fine Foods ■ Meat - Produce �The Hastings Banner, Thursday. March 17. 1983 — Page 6 Woodland News Main Street in Woodland has new street lights. The old multi-tube fluorescent fix­ tures were taken down last week, then Consumers Power Company had three high crane trucks in the village putting in new orange lights. These lights use less than onehalf the power of the old mercury lights, and therefore, will ultimately save one-half the operating cost of street lights. It is believed that people can see clearer under these lights and that they are easier on the eyes. Eventual replacement of all the village’s street lights with the new orange lights is being discussed. The Woodland Village Council met Monday evening in the village building. They planned for the sewer meeting that was to be held on Tuesday evening at the Woodland school cafeteria, and they discussed holding a spring clean-up day, but they have not set a date or details have not been worked out yet. Another council meeting will be held next Monday to try to act on the feed-back they received from the community at the Tuesday night sewer meeting. The Village of Woodland must decide whether they are going to be part of the proposed Lakewood Wastewater System, modify and add to their own plant north of the village, or do nothing and risk having huge fees and penalties imposed by both the state and federal governments. Making a final decision on this problem has been discussed and delayed for five years, and new the decision must be made very quickly or it will be too late for some of the options to be used. Emil Baitinger had a growth on his neck removed by freezing last we'k at Pennock Hospital and returned to his home on Velte Road on Tuesday of this week. Kilpatrick Church Adult Christian En­ deavor group met at the church Saturday evening for a potluck supper. Twenty-two people were present. The supper w’as followed by the regular meeting of the group. The theme of the meeting was “character”. Every person told of the most interesting character they had known. The choice of the characters varied from very inspiring to very amusing. George Schaibly led the devotions, and Hildred Chase, as program chairman, introduced Ed Buikema of the Michigan State Police. Officer Buikema served eight years in the Hastings office before he was promoted and transferred to Lansing to serve in the Natural Disasters Unit. Officer Buikema said that Governor Blanchard has declared March 20 to z6 to be “Tornado Awareness Week", and in keeping with that observance, Buikema showed a film about tornados from the office where he works. It was a scary film, and following it, booklets, leaflets, and folders about tornado safety were handed out to those present. It was stressed in the film, by Officer Buikema, and in the booklets handed out that no one should ever try to flee from a tornado in a car as a car is the least safe place to be. It is much better to find a low, sheltered place such as a basement or even a ditch and stay in it. The next most dangerous place to be in by Catherine Lucas a tornado is in a mobile home. Every mobile home park should have some arrangement for safety of the residents during a tornado. The meeting was closed with a group prayer. Roller skating sponsored by the Lakew'ood Ministerial Association will be held on Thursday, March 17 at the rink in Ionia. This is a monthly event usually held on the third Thursday of each month. Agatha Sawdy (Mrs. Cliff Sawdy) entered Ionia County Memorial Hospital last Wed­ nesday with complications from a relapse of the flu. She was released on Saturday and is still at home recovering under care of her doctor. United Methodist Women of the Woodland Methodist Church of Woodland president, Beth’ Curtis, reports that the organization is holding a ham and scalloped potato dinner at the Woodland Methodist Church next Sun­ day, March 20, open to the public. The dinner will be served from 12:15 p.in. to 4 p.m. The cost is $4 per adult and $1.50 for children undet 12. The executive committee of the Woodland School Alumn* Association met at the home of President Jim Lucas on Tuesday evening. March 15. It was reported to the committee that alumnus Jack Crockford, now of Chamblee, Ga„ has agreed to come to the banquet and to be toastmaster. Shirley Kilmer asks chat if anyone has addresses for Eugene Anderson, class of 1933; Jean England, class of 1934; Mildred Conley, Genevieve DeKilder, Martha Fenstemaker Fender, Glendon Hynes, Russell Palmerton, or Ralph Scofield all of the class of 1936, they please contact her and give them to her. She is trying to update all of the class records, and it does not matter whether or not you think that these persons would be able to come to the banquet. All Woodland churches are busy planning for the Easter week. Both Kilpatrick Church and Zion Lutheran Church are planning sunrise services to be followed by an Easter breakfast. Special music is being planned and practiced in al) the churches, and special speakers are being arranged by some of them. The Lakewood Ministerial Association is planning a Woodland Community Good Friday service for Friday. April 1. Details such as place, time, and speakers will be announced next week. The dinner for the benefit of the Steve and Sue Allerding family that was held at Cun­ ningham’s Acre last Sunday afternoon was attended by somewhere between 380 and 400 people. It was a good place to see almost any Woodland person, either working or eating, sometime during the afternoon, and a lot of people came from Lake Odessa and other areas, also. Approximately $2,000 was netted by the dinner, and donations received through the mail and at the Zion Lutheran Church now total somewhere around S80O. When this is equaled by the Lutheran Aid Society and added to the amounts collected in Ionia and from other sources, it will go a long way toward the expenses of the family which occurred during the long hospitalization of their son. Timo'hy, when he was born prematurely Woodland Lions Club met in their den last week President Edward Markwart presented the program. He told about his childhood and his family’s escape from German-occupied Poland into east Germany ahead of the Russian army during World War II. His family included his parents and two older brothers as well as himself. They later escaped from East Berlin into West Berlin just before the wall was built. He told of many experiences in Berlin in the years just after the war and of how his family ultimately received visas and were able to immigrate to the United States and settle in Michigan. Ed graduated from Woodland High School several years ago and became an American citizen about the same time. The members of the Lions Club found this story to be a very interesting program. Wayne Offley was transferred from Pennock Hospital in Hastings last week where he was under treatment for a knee infection to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. After this transfer, he had surgery on the knee that has been infected. He is recuperating at Butterworth and will be there for a while yet. He would like to hear from friends. Marvin and Ella Kantner returned to Woodland last Tuesday after spending 15 days with Mrs. Kantner’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Enness, in Englewood, Fla. Ella was recovering from pneumonia and Marvin was recovering from lung surgery when they went to Florida. They flew into Tampa, rented a car and drove across the still-open one-half of the Tampa - SL Petersburg bridge that a ship smashed into last winter and damaged. Part of the closed half of the bridge was completely knocked down in the ship-related accident. That part of the bridge is now being repaired. On Feb 23. the Kantners attended a Barry County picnic in Bradenton. Fla. At the picnic, they saw G. R. and Mercedeth Mc­ Millen. Keith and Alice McMillen, Reo and Bessie McMillen, Helen McMillen Fiscks and her husband. Alan, and Donna McMillen Dodge and her hsuband, Clifton. They also saw Raymond and Alma Faul, Chuck and Jean Milliken, and Elton and Marge McGhan, al) formerly of Woodland. They visited with Thelma Deal from Hastings at the picnic, and said that “Bun” McPharlan, formerly of Hastings, was elected president of next year’s Burry County in Florida picnic. Marvin and Ella met Marvin's sister, Jean, and her husband, Karl Wellfare, and went with them to Fort Myers where they visited Marvin’s uncle, Claude Kantner and his wife. Virginia. They also visited Sanibel Island and saw some other former Barry County people. The Kantners spent Monday with G. R. and Mercedeth McMillen, and Ella said that it rained very hard all that day. She said that they had heavy rain seven of the 15 days they were in Florida. Florida had as much rain in February this year as it normally has in a full year on Tuesday. Hastings All-Star Bandsmen These three talented musicians will represent Hastings High School Friday at the District All-Star Band performance, to be held at East Kentwood High School. They are: from left, Deneen Lepard, on flute, Lida Brownell, on French horn, and Dave Byrne, on trumpet. The band will be conducted by Jack Williamson, Central Michigan University bond conductor. ______ I There may be gold in “them th ar” attics Sketches by French painter Paul Gauguin, found on the back of a pastel bein*1 recon­ ditioned. shed new light on the master. To the finder riches of course. Lucky peop’e? You might say that. But it could happen to y>u. It might be hidden in your attic, neglected for years, holding a fortune. Missing art treasures, antiques, old letters and rare books worth thousands of dollars are still to be discovered. A perceptive eye, a cluttered attic, an old house, or a neglected basement is all it may take. Collectors estimate that twice the value of The herdsman who unearthed the Dead Sea Scrolls never dreamed that they con­ tained priceless information about the Biblical past. Hand drawn maps and notes of Com­ mander Robert E. Peary's North Pole ex pedition, discovered by a Brooklyn man, dropped a sizeable bankroll into his lap. A housewife living in Maine, spring cleaning her attic, ran across a first edition of Edgar Allen Poe s "Tamberlane,’’ and collected $20,000. Lake Odessa News: Leroy Mabery, former resident of Lake Odessa, recently completed his Ph.D. degree from Michigan State University and is now director of Community Education for the Lake Orion Community Schools. Dr. Mabery earned his doctoral degree in administration and curriculum. He was a former teacher and assistance director coordinator of the J.akewood Public Schools Community Education program He and his wife. Hazel, and family resided in Lake Odessa for 10 years before moving to Lake Orion. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lachniet of Collbran, Colo, announce the birth of a son, Mason James, who weighed 7 lbs., 12 ozs. The couple have another son, three-and-a-half-year-o!d Mort. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. F. William Cowley of Lake Odessa and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Lachniet of Collbran; and a great - grandfather, William Lachniet of Clarksville. Mrs. Majorie (Cecil) Hershiser, former Lake Odessa resident, is now at Ferndale and. because of her health, is a patient at the rest home at 3161 Hilton Convalescent Home, zip code 48220. Marjorie was a former postmaster here and had always been active in politics, as well as community activities. She appreciates hearing from local friends. Raymond Greene, principal at the Lakewood Junior High School and East Elementary School, is retiring at the end of the school year. The district is considering members of the staff for the position, ac­ cording to Superintendent William Eckstrom, but if none are acceptable or qualify, they will look for someone outside the staff. Real estate transfers include: Aubrey Desgranges and wife, Barbara, of Saranac to R&G Oil Company of Lake Odessa; Margaret Eggers of Lake Odessa to Robert Slate and wife, Elaine, of Hesperia; James Hickey and wife, Rosemary, of Lake Odessa to James Lawther and wife, Barbara; Leslie Piersma and wife, Blanche, of Grand Rapids to the Johnson Brothers Foods of Lake Odessa, who will be opening their new supermarket soon; James Lawther and wife and Jerald Bloom and wife, Judith, of Ionia to Dennis and Vernon Bjork of Lake Odessa. Little Patrick Winkler celebrated his third birthday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Winkler, and brother Darrin and sister Carol. Saturday night. Others at­ tending were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Winkler, Evan and Kyle of Hastings; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Winkler, Sarah and Timmy of Woodland. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gregg of Mulliken; Mrs. Pete Carey of Portland; and Mrs. Leander Peacock of Lake Odessa. A decorated "E.T." cake, made by his father, was served with ice cream and punch. The Lake Odessa Women’s Bowling Association will celebrate their 35th year of sanctioned bowling at Lakeview Lanes on March 23 with a potluck supper at the VFW Hall on Tupper Lake St.. Lake Odessa. Door prizes will be given away. Also en­ tertainment. as well as prize money, will be given out during the banquet. The new Lake Odessa Chamber of Com­ merce is getting organized, having held meetings Named to the board of directors were Jack Mitchell, Mark Potter and Mike Fron for three-year terms; Dennis Cook, Pam Kimble and Nancy Potter for two-year terms, and Dr. Steve Garlinger. Marv McNew, Mike Rohrbacher and Bill Helsper for one-year terms The directors later met and elected Mark Potter as president, Mike Fron as vice president. Nancy Potter as secretary, and Dr. Garlinger as treasurer. Chamber of Commerce breakfast will be at the Schoolhouse Inn on March 23 at 7 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Erb and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cunningham spent over the v. eekend in Pennsylvania visiting Nancy Erb. a teacher in the Philadelphia schools. They spent some time while there and en route sightseeing, reporting that the snow was all gone except in the mountain areas. Forest and Esther Slater, residents of Lake Manor, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 3. Their children. David of Hastings. Fred. Darrel and Marion Duils of Woodland, and Norma Rose of Saranac, with their families, held a family party at Lake Manor on Sunday, honoring their parents and grandparents as the couple also have 19 grandchildren and six great­ grandchildren. Tom Peacock honored his wife, Lois, with a surprise birthday party last Saturday evening at their home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock, Mrs. Leander Peacock, Mrs. Russell Sessions, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Haller, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Boyce and Susan. Mr. and Mrs. ViVcme Pierce, all local, Mrs. Pete Carey of Por­ tland, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Glasgow of Hastings, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bussell of Ionia. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Karrar of Vedder Road, Lake Odessa will be honored on their 25th wedding anniversary Saturday evening, March 26 with an open house at Cunningham Acres. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and extend best wishes to the couple and their family. Darla J. Harder, residing on Clarksville Road, and Susan Peacock, a college sophomore residing on Jordan Lake Avenue, both students from Lake Odessa at the Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, were named to the honor list, having made the top ten percent of each academic class for the semester. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Moltmaker of Jacksonville, Fla. announce the birth of a son. Patrick Sean, weighing 7 lbs., 3‘/2 ozs., on Feb. 23. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Moltmaker of Lake Odessa end Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Linder of Green Cove Springs, Fla. are the grandparents. Mrs. Rose Johnson and mother, Mrs. Reva Hauserman, were at Charlotte on Sunday and visited Mrs. Ethel Adams. Mrs. Adams, the former Ethel Demaray, resided at Jackson for a long time until moving to Charlotte to be near her son and family. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bower of Phoenix. Ariz. spent the weekend with the LaVon Bower family and visited her mother, Harriet Haney, at Provincial House in Hastings and his mother, Minerva Senters, at a rest home in Ionia. They also visited other relatives and friends in the area and her son, Robert Bailey, and family, near Detroit. Cathy J. Manley and Susan K. Boyce were two of the graduates receiving degrees from Central Michigan University. Cathy earned a BS degree in education and is a physical education major. Susan has a BS degree in education and is also a social science major. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Boyce and Cathy’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Manley. The Lake Odessa Horse Auction is the largest and oldest of its kind in Michigan and the eighth annual Michigan Draft Horse Auction was held Friday at the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction barn. Both registered and grade animals were sold at the sale, in­ cluding Clydesdales. Belgians and Percherons. They came from al) areas, ac­ cording to Marilyn Stahl. Judy Cross has returned as one of the employees of the Yager Statewide Real Estate, after completing her college education. She is a real estate sales associate and has been active in real estate for seven years as a salesperson and sales manager. At one time, she was associated with the Grand Rapids Real Estate Board. Sympathy is extended to the families of the boys killed in the car accident and prayers for David Vandecar. who is a patient at Pennock Hospital. His father was killed several years ago in a car-train accident at Clarksville. Mr. and Mrs. William Davis of Lansing were overnight guests of her sister. Mamie Coulson and visited a brother. Floyd Baxter, last week. Bernard Scheidt. a former resident who now resides with his son. Richard, and family al Grand Ledge, attended Sunday morning church services at the Congregational Church. He was able to visit with friends during the coffee hour while spending the day with his daughter. Ardene. the Vance Lackey family. present art collections have been rediscovered, then discarded as junk. Take, for instance, the Pennsylvania couple who spied an old letter jammed between furnace gratings in their recently purchased “old house". They were amazed to hear that their find was worth $15,000. They were stupefied when they learned that the former owner of the house had burned no less than three barrels stuffed with other "useless" letters. This happens frequently. Fortunes can by anywhere; in dust- covered volumes in an attic, in old trunks, in old oil paintings thrust into b corner and forgotten. But one must know the difference between valuable "objects d’art" and trivia that's little more than worthless. Know that most old first edition books have value. So do the American editions of early British works. Mutilated copies bring less than the perfect volume, of course. The works of Poe, Mark Twain, and Emerson are always "finds", especially when their true first edition identity is established. Your public library or museum can be contacted to inspect an old volume or painting for it's value. If they cannot help you identify a true first edition or a painting of value, they will contact someone who can. Through the years many Americans have mistakenly felt that only European art can command large sums of money. A leading art authority, Dr. Harold McCracken, was recently quoted as saying, “It’s about time American artists are recognized for their worth.” Various "lost works" of American painters are currently commanding a very high price. For some time there has been a standing offer for a Frederic Remington canvas, described as a large 10x6 foot painting, depicting a U.S. Cavalry Charge. The price of the reward offered is enough to spur anyone to start hunting Looking for this, or any lost work, entails certain critera. Be aware that paintings are most likely found in attics, basements, old trunks, or warehouses. Most valuable American paintings won’t be more than 250 years old. On discovery of any old works, check the artist’s signature. Mos.t artists sing their works in the lower right hand corner. Make certain that it is an oil painting and not a simple color print Don’t make the mistake of the woman who found what she believed was an 18th Century oil of the U.S.S. Constitution, only to be told that is was a calendar print just a few years old. Finally, take the painting to an art authority for examination. Again, I suggest a museum. In our locale, 1 suggest the art museum in Grand Rapids. It’s in easy driving range from Hastings, and many knowledgeable people are there to lend expetise to the situation. Whose paintings should you look for? The following is a guideline of American artists whose works liave brought more than $20,000 each; Gilbert Stuart, famed for portraits of Washington, Jefferson, and other Revolutionary heroes. Some of his works are still missing; also Thomas Sully and John Singleton Copley, contemporaries of Stuart; George Caleb Bingham, early 19th Century artist whose recently discovered canvases were sold for $25,000; James McNeil Whistler, and Window Homer, two r>r our most famous artists, command sums in five figures. Any of their missing oils will bring years of luxury to the finder. In addition, autographs, diaries, and letters also bring extra income in these stressful times. For example, the signature of Button Guinett, a little- known signer of the Declaration of Independence, on paper or letter, sells for several thousand dollars. Much of Commander Peary’s material is still lost. Large sums are offered for it’s recovery. Autographs of Revolutionary War heroes are worth hunting for as well. Hopefully, spring is just a whisper away. Attics and basements will be cleaned. Be cautious which items go to the dump. If you find an old canvas, check it carefully or take it to an expert for examination. Old tapestries, ledgers, bonks and bookmarks have value. A lady examining a box of old books at an antique auction, came upon a bookmark signed "Stevensgraph". She placed it back into the center of the book, and mentally kept track of the box of books it was in. She bought the whole box of books for $5. and carried home the Stevensgraph worth $195. Also among the books, were those written by Gene Stratton Porter. Edgar Rice Burroughs, who wrote the early Tarzan stories, and an uncut sheet of Rapheal Tuck paper dolls. Never overlook hidden goodies in boxes of old books or magazines. One man's trash can be another man’s treasure. �The Hostings Bonner. Thursdoy. Morch 17.1983- Poge7 Middleville eagers go to regionals There are seven or eight Middleville basketball players are lounging around in the hall outside their locker room. The boys aren’t talking much; they’re waiting for the school bus that is going to wisk them away to this night's regional basketball game. Mostly they are quiet, each boy doing his own thing. One player is reading from a newspaper, and expressing his opinions on the recently announced all Big Ten basketball team. They file into the locker room as Pranger realizes to which locker room they have been assigned "I'm glad we have this locker room” the coach announces as he walks into the room "The last time we used the other locker room we lost." The kids dress rapidly, with Pranger doing the necessary ankle and thigh taping. A few of the players are glancing though the regional programs or are nervously boun­ cing basketballls. Jim Schipper, senior guard, looks up from his stretching exercises when asked if he’s Middleville players file off the bus after they arrive at Godwin symnosium close to an hour before the game. Another couple of the kids are talking about a mutual friend’s car, with which something is wrong. Two other Middleville boys are discussing the slim pennant chances of the Tigers in the upcoming baseball season. There is, however, one subject that is strangely absent from their discussions: the team's regional game with Whitehall, now just over an hour and a half away. A multitude of subjects are discussed by the boys while they wait the arrival of the bus, but the topic of the basketball game is not discussed. Finally Trojan coach Skip Pranger arrives along with the bus, which is immediately boarded. Pranger takes a head count and finds one player hasn’t shown up yet. Pranger glances around the bus. and his eyes finally rest on a rather tired and weak looking youngster sitting by himself. “How do you feel Chris," Pranger anxiously asks Chris Noah, his valuable sixth man who has been fighting the flu all day. "Not Bad," says Noah, obviously streting the truth. The last player shows up and Pranger gives the bus driver instructions to the Wyoming-Godwin gymnsium. The bus pulls out of the Middleville gym’s parking lot on schedule. Pranger is asked whether he thinks his players are particularly nervous on this occasion. “There have been times I’ve seen them a lottighter,” Pranger admits, settling into his seat. “Just talking to them now I think they’re ready. "After 23 games they should know how to get themselves ready." Pranger says some of the boys usually get together before the game for sort of a 'team meal’ before bus trips. This type of thing, says Pranger, usually helps overcome the nerves. z\s the bus rolls toward Wyoming-Godwin, the Middleville coach is asked if he believes he has done all he can to prepare the team for this regional game. "I think so on this short of notice, ’ he answers. "As a coach you always try to get all the little bits and pieces of information you can. but I don’t know what else you can do.” Pranger says his team, at one time or another this season, has probably played against any defense or type of press Whitehall could throw at them. Nothing would surprise Middleville. "We’ve seen it all," admits Pranger. A quick look around the bus shows the boys — still very quiet — reading newspapers, relaxing or just looking out the windows. Their coach might not think the kids are overly nervous, but the visitor on the Mid­ dleville bus is beginning to wonder It’s now 6:00 p.m., only an hour from game time. The bus rumbles into the GodwinHeights parking lot amid the throngs of people already arriving. The Trojan players leave the bus and begin the short walk to the school. particularly nervous. “No, I’m all ready to go,” he says. “I’m confident. If we play like we did on Saturday (in the district finals) we'll we okay." Schipper, an excellent baseball player, is asked if he's had a chance to do a little throwing yet. “Not until this is over,” he answers. “Hopefully that won’t be for a while yet.” Now it’s 6:30 and both teams are going through warmups. After 15 minutes of that, Pranger sends them back to the locker room. He goes in search of Noah. "You’ve got to be honest with me,” he tells the sick Noah. “Can you make it?" Noah nods his head, and Pranger im­ mediately starts in trying to pump up his team. Pranger talks about this game not having to be the end of the road that the players have the chance to do a couple of things: tie the all-time Middleville win record and win a regional. “The table couldn’t be set any better, you have to be considered the favorite." he tells the kids. Finally 7:00 has arrived and the game starts. It starts badly for Middleville with Whitehall jumping on the shaky Trojans for a 104 lead. Pranger, busily pacing the sideline, calls for a time out. The game begins to go a little better for Middleville after that, but slowly begin to gel themselves in foul trouble. In attempt at getting his team going. Pranger sends in the weakened Noah at the 2:35 mark of the first period. Jeff Kerber finally ties the game 12-12 at the 1:40 mark, and Brian Miller follows with a basket that gives Middleville a lead they will never relinquish. But the fouls continue to mount up on Middleville in the second quarter. Miller is sent to the bench with his second foul with Kerber close on his heel's with his second. Dave Van Sickle picks up his third and Noah is whistled down for his second. Despite the fouls, the Trojans build a 34-27 lead with just three minutes left in the half. Pranger finally takes off his sport jacket and rolls up his sleeves. He relaxes to the bench, but the roof quickly caves in on Middleville. Whitehall springs to life with five straight points to cut the lead to 34-33 at the half. The Vikings leave the court to a thunderous ovation as their fans sense the momentum swinging to their team. The shaken Trojans retreat to their locker room where Pranger is incensed. "You had them right where you wanted them and then let’em off the hook,” he shrieks at the players. “How many times has that happened?” The anger, however, doesn’t last. It quickly subsides to constructive criticism and a bit of confidence seeps back into the players. That confidence blossoms when Kerber opens the second half by netting five straight points. The lead is built to 41-33 and Mid­ dleville is starting to make things look easy. But again the Trojans stumble. Whitehall runs off an 8-4 spurt and the lead is down to four points. A pair of three-point plays boosts the lead back to 53-45 as the third period comes to an end. The fourth quarter belongs to Schipper. The 5-11 Schipper all but dominates the game with his free throw shooting, timely jump shots, and defense. He fires home 17 big points in what has to be the best individual quarter of his life. z Finally Pranger starts substituting with less than a minute left and Middleville up by 10. The Trojan starters leave the game one bv one to standing ovations. In the locker room after the game Pranger talks some more about his team. “When we were behind in the first half it was poise check time for us,” admits Pranger. “We were lethargic and tight. “But this team has always done what they had to do to win...I can't say enough about the balance that we have on this team. They can accept a challenge real well." Pranger is asked if the next day's practice was going to be easy. “Oh yeah,” he answers. “We're going to go home and rest up a little. We’ve got some tired and sick kids here "But I’H tell you, we're thankful to be in this position.” The players finally seem loose on the bus ride home. The tension of four hours earlier has vanished The players now seem quite willing to rehash the game. One player mentions he saw a local television camera filming a little footage. "Thecamera man seemed lobe in back of you a lot. coach." the player tells Pranger "I think he was trying tc shoot the bald spot Coach Text & Photos by Steve Vedder on the back of your head." There are laughs and more jokes as the happy basketball players unwind Finally the bus rolls back into the parking lot from which it started, seemingly an eternity ago. Some parents are waiting in their cars and they honk when they see the bus. This particular night is over for Mid­ dleville’s basketball team, but the schedule u ill be repeated Friday night when the team g<H?s back for the regional championship All the pressure, the fun. and hopefully the success will happen one more time for the lucky kids. Ah. to only be a teenager again. takes a last break as he watches his Middleville eagers get game. Middleville players go through their routine stretching exercises before the opening tip-up starts action. As gametime nears, the Thornoppie Kellogg players get dressed, then nervously await the pregame warm-ups. Dove Perry hits one of his key baskets during the game. Perry, injured early in the season, is full steam now. Jim Schipper passes off for one assists against Whitehall. The senior guard scored 17 fourth quarter points. �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. March 17. 1983 — Page 8 LEGAL NOTICES COUNCIL mOCLEDINCS ■ARCH 14.1M3 Common Council met in regular session in the City Council Cham­ bers. City Holl. Hostings. Michi­ gan on Monday. March 14. 1983 ot 7:30 p.m. Mayor Howe pre siding. 1. Present at roll coll were Council Members: Bennett Cook. Cusock, Fuhr. Gray. Josperse. Spackmon and Vaughon. 2. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusock that the minutes of Feb­ ruary 28. 1983 meeting be ap­ proved as read and signed by the Mayor ond Clerk. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. 3. The following invoices read: AIS Const. Co................. $1,288.57 Colemon Ins. Agency .. 1.083.00 R E . Derby Co................ 1.588.32 Jock Doheny .. 1.039.60 Suppliers Inc.... ..1.140.00 Etna Supply............ .. 1.055.80 Farrells Heating .. . 1.760.79 I. M. Miller.............. .2.728.05 Miller Equip. Co. .. Pennwalt................... ..3.939.75 Moved by Spockmon, supported by Voughan that the above in­ voices be allowed os rood. Yeos: Vaughan. Spackmon, Jas­ perse. Gray. Fuhr, Cusack. Cook and Bennett. Absent: None. Carried. 4. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ ted by Cook, that the letter from the Deportment of Commerce asking tor a transfer location of 1981 Closs C license located in escrow at 210 E. State St.. Has­ tings to 1624 S. Hanover. Has­ tings. Michigan, ond tor a new Dance Permit to be held in con­ junction be approved. Yeas: Cook, Jasperse, Spockmon and Vaughan Noys: Bennett. Cusock. Fuhr and Gray. Tie Vote. Mayor Howe votes Yes to break tie. Absent: None. Carried. 5. Moved by Voughan. suppor­ ted by Cusock that the letter from the Deportment ol Manage­ ment and Budget, for appiovol of o holdover agreement for the Department of State Police Space in City Hall to continue occupancy of premises effects e through April 30. 1983 be signed by Moyor and Clerk and returned. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. 6. Mayor Howe read a letter from the Borry County Board ol Commissioners seeking recom­ mendations for appointment to Private Industry Council. He ex­ plained to Council that there were applications with the letter if they knew of anyone who might be recommended for ap­ pointment to the PIC. 7. Moyor Howe read the unpaid taxes to*al os of date prepared by City Treasurer. Jone Barlow. Personal was $2.173.67 Summer '82 $58,375.89 and Winter '82 $198,551.74 totaling $259.101.30. 8. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ ted by Groy that the City hire John McNamara, lonio Attorney. protalion of Sec. 3.171 Prohibited uses in the ordinance concern­ ing a withdrawn rezoning request in the Toffee Addition from RS to RR from Dr. Merriman and Bruce Gee. owners, on which there ore horses. Shaw felt he would be in conflict of interest as Mr. Gee is his part­ ner in his law office. Yeas: Vaughan, Spackmon, Jasperse. Gray, Fuhr, Cusock. Cook and Bennett. Absent: None. Carried. 9. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ ted by Cook that the new Land­ fill Agreement between the City of Hostings and Kenneth Neil. President of Hastings Sanitary Services Inc. be signed by the Mayor. There were changes in the winter hours and a minimum charge of SI.SO and $2.00 per yard estimated by attendant. Yeas: Bennett. Cook. Cusack. Fuhr. Gray. Jasperse. Spockmon and Vaughon Absent: None. Carried. 10. Moved by Gray, supported by Spackmon that the question concerning the review of Section 3.171 of the ordinance be refer­ red to the Planning Commission for imput Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. 11. Ordinance #178 presented by Mr. Shaw. He stated that new drunk driving legislation will be in effect and this ordin­ ance will update the Hostings City Ordinance to conform to the new statute. Moved by Ben­ nett. supported by Gray that the Ordinance be scheduled for o public hearing on April 11. 1983. Yeos- All Absent: Mono. Carried. 12. Bev Smith who lives on W Grcnd St. objected to new no parking signs on Grand St. Mary Lou Gray stated that the park ing on Church was a Safety Hazard to pedestrians as well as drivers who cannot see turn­ ing from side streets. Chief of Police Steinfort said he had met with the S-reei Committee and they fell there was a Public Safety Hazard in this area and has put up the sign for a trial period and are not necessarily permanent. They ore interested in feedbock from citizens and their thoughts. Mayor Howe suggested Chief Steinfort meet with the school to see how this can be worked out to benefit all concerned and report bock. 13. Moved by Bennett, suppor­ ted by Jasperse that the letter from the Thornapple Bikers re­ questing bike racks downtown be referred to Public Safety and Parking. Absent: None. Carried. 14. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ ted by Bennett that the letter ond booklet from H. Adronie on Solid Waste be referred to Public Safety and Parking and report bock at the next meeting. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. 15. Moved by Bennett, suppor­ ted by Jasperse that the letter from Doug Metham cancer ting undesirable properties coming into town from several directions needs to be referred to the City Planning ond Ordinance Com­ mittee for review. Absent: None. Carried. 16. Moved by Gray, supported by Fuhr that the letter from Tim­ ber Trails Energies requesting bike racks in the downtown area be referred to Public Safety Committee. They also offered to store the rocks in the off season. Absent: None. Carried. 17. Moved by Cusock. supported by Gray that the Director of Public Services submit the pre­ application for a Small Cities Grant for a new well which if accepted would bo funded 60/40 cost. $120,000 for the City ond $177,000 from the Grant. William* & Works who prepared the pre-opplicalion feel we hove a chance to be funded. The Slate Health Departnwnt now requires stand by power for emergencies, creating a much higher cost than previously quoted. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackmon. Jas­ perse. Gray. Fuhr. Cusock, Cook ond Bennett. Absent: None. Carried. 18 Bill Cusock read a letter from L. M. Miller & Associates with bids on the send separator with Raymer having the lower bid of $11,350.00 ond LayneNorthern $14.511.00. 19 Moved by Cusack, supported by Jasperse that Williams & Works bo retained to do a Water and Sower rate study overriding the Veto of Mayor Howe on March 1. 1983. Yeas: Bonnett. Cook. Cusock. Fuhr. Gray. Jasperse. Spackmon ond Vaughon. Absent: None. Carried. 20. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ ted by Cusock that the letter from Moyor Ken Stroley from Charlevoix stating the Director of Public Services should be able to conduct a rate survey, be received and placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. 21. Moved by Spackmon. sup­ ported bv Vaughon that the Balance Sheets for February be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. 22. Moved by Spackmon. sup­ ported by Gray that the money for the Fire Chiefs suburban for $11.034 and $496.90 for the light bar which was to be paid from Unappropriated Surplus be des­ ignated to the General Fund ■ Fire Equipment. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackmon. Josperse. Gray. Fuhr, Cusack. Cook, and Bennett. Absent: None. Carried. 23. Moved by Bennett, suppor­ ted by Cusock that the police report for February be received and placed on file. Yeos: All Absent: None. Carried. 24. Meeting adjourned. 9:05 Read and approved: Kenneth J. Howe Sharon Vickery. City Clerk MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in the term: ond conditions of a certain mortgage made by Thomas L. Holewa and Laurie Holewa. husband and wife, io First Federal Savings of Battle Creek, a division of Great Lakes Federal Savings and Loan As­ sociation. a corporation organ­ ized under the Home Owners' Loon Act of 1933 of the United States of America, as amended. Mortgagee, dated the 29th day of September. 1978, ond recor­ ded in the office of the Register of Deeds lor the County of Barry, ond State of Michigan, on the 2nd day of October. 1978. in Liber 238 of Barry County Records, at Pogo 455. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date ol this notice, for principal and interest, the sum ol Thirty Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-eight and 96' 100 ($30,368.96) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof: Now. therefore, by virtue of the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michi­ gan in such case made ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of April. 1983 at two o'clock in the after­ noon. Local Time. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the> highest bidder at the East en­ trance. to the Borry County Courthouse in the City of Has­ tings. Barry County. Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court lor the County of Borry is held), of the pre­ mises described in said mort­ gage, or so much thereof os may be necessary lo pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon ot nine ond three-quar­ ters (9.75%) per cent per annum ond all legal costs, char­ ges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by low. and also any sum or sums, which may be paid by the under­ signed. necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township of Prairieville. County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as: The North % of the Northwest '/» of the Southeast *<■ ol Section 17, EXCEPT a parcel in the North­ west corner thereof, 180 feet North and South by 283 feet East ond West. Town I North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township Barry County. Michigan. During the twelve months im­ mediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan, Morch 11. 1983. GREAT LAKES FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Mortgagee Legal Deportment Great Lakes Federal Savings Building 401 East Liberty Street. P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107 (313) 769-8300 (4-7) NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR REVIEW OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND PUBLIC HEARING The City of Hasting* and Barry County intend to submit to the Federal Aviation Administration o request f>r Federal funds to provide for improvements to the Hostings City - Borry County Air­ port located in Rutland Town­ ship. Barry County Michigan. The following improvements are anticipated to be needed to serve business ond other avia­ tion related activity al the Air­ port within the next three years. Runways Construct a 900 foot extention to Runway 12-30 to a total length of 3900 feet. Construct a new paved full length parallel taxiway 3900 feet in length by 40 feet in width to serve Runway 12-30. Construct a new connecting taxiway 900 feet in length by 40 feet in width to serve the new terminal area. Lighting: Install runway, taxiway, and apron edge lighting along all proposed surfaces ond all exist­ ing surfaces not presently lighted. Novoids: Install Visual Approach Slope Indicators ond Runway End Iden­ tifier Lights to serve Runway 1230 Terminal Area Improvements: Construct o new terminal area facility for general aviation air­ craft. Provide new airport ac­ cess road and automobile park­ ing area. Provide aircraft park­ ing area, toxi-st^ets. and han­ gar area. Property Acquisition: Purchase approximately 0.6 acres of land adjacent to the airport property to provide for new airport access road. A Public Information Meeting is scheduled for April 20. 1983 ot 7:00 p.m. in the Hostings City Council chambers. This meeting will present to the public the proposed Master Plan for the development of the Hostings City • Barry County Airport. Public Review of Environmental Assessment The sponsor has prepared a Preliminary Environmental As­ sessment on the impact of the proposed airport development. This Assessment will be avail­ able to the public for examina­ tion during normal working hours for a period of not less than 30 days following publica­ tion ol this notice and prior to any public hearing should one be held. The Assessment is available at the City of Hastings, City Clerks Office. 102 S. Broad­ way. Hostings. Michigan. Any person may request that an open public hearing be held for tne purpose of considering the economic, social, and en­ vironmental effects of the airport location and its consis­ tency with the goals and objec­ tives ol such urban planning os has been carried out by the com­ munity. For a request for public hearing to be honored, a signed, written request must be filed by mail or in person and received not latter than 5:00 p.m. April 4. 1983. Requests should be add­ ressed to Sharon Vickery. City Clerk. City of Hostings. 102 S. Broadway. Hostings. Michigan. Sharon Vickery City Clerk City of Hastings COMMISSION ORDER ch B7 83 (Under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) CLOSURE OF STURGEON FISHING IN THE GREAT LAKES AND CONNECTING WATERS DURING SPAWNING SEASON The Natural Resources Commission, at its Decem­ ber 3. 1982, meeting, under the authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925. as amended, closed sturgeon fishing in the Great Lakes and the connecting waters during the months of May and June for the period of five years, beginning April 1, 1983, through March 31, 1988. (3-24) Public Hearings HOPE TOWNSHIP ... at Hope Township Hall on M-43. FOR: #1. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance regarding solid waste disposal areas. Hearing ... March 24.7:30 p.m. NOTICE The March 21, 1983 meeting of the Hastings Area School Board has been changed from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. — NOTICE — Hope Township ANNUAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the next Annual Township Meeting of Hope Township, Barry County. Michigan, will be held at the Hope Town­ ship, Barry County, Michigan will be held at the Hope Township Hall, 5463 S. Wall Lake Road, on SATURDAY. MARCH 26. 1983 at 1:00 P.M. At such time in addition to other regular business and in accordance with the law. the 1982-83 proposed budget will be submitted for consider­ ation. A public heariin on the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds within the Township Budget will also be discussed. SHIRLEY R. CASE Hope Township Clerk SYLVIA FORSTER, Sec. Planning Commission NOTICE • HASTINGS TOWNSHIP • ANNUAL MEETING Notice is Jiereby given that the next Annual Township Meeting of the Electors of the Township of Hastings, County of Barry, State of Michigan will be held at Chorlton Park Museum, beginning at 1:00 o'clock P.M. Eastern Standard Time, on ... SATURDAY, MARCH 26,1983. At such time, In addition to other regular business and in accordance with the law, a bud­ get covering proposed expenditures and estimated revenues of the Township may be submitted for consideration. Copies of the budget are available at the office of the Township Clerk. Also a Public Hearing will be held on the Federal Revenue Sharing Budget within the Township Budget. JUANITA A. SLOCUM Hastings Township Clerk 3853 S. Broadway Rd. Phone 948-8662 STATE Of MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY RE JANET HERLEY VS ROBERT HERIEY File NO. 81-395-DM NOTICE OF SALE OF REALESTATE UNDERA DIVORCE JUDGMENT LIEN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following described property will be sold to satisfy a Divorce Judgment lien cor-’oined in a Judgment of Divorc.** entered between Janet Herley Diskin and Robert Herley on July 1982 being Case No. 81 395 DM. The date of sole i - March 31. 1983 at 10:30 a.m. at the east door of the Barr,- County Court­ house. Hastings. Michigan. The South '/» of the Northeast ’/« ond the North *i of the South­ east %. Section 10-2-7. Subject to existing highways, ease­ ments. and rights of way of record. Maple Grove Township. Barry County. Michigan. Said sale will be held by the Barry County Clerk. Said sale is by authority of the attached Court Order in the case of Jone* Herley (Diskin). Plaintiff, vs Robert Herley. Defendant, File No. 81-395-DM in the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. C. Ronald Von Buren P-21709 Attorney for Plaintiff 1005 4th Ave. Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849 616-374-8823 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY JANET HERLET (DISKIN). PLAINTIFF VS. ROBERT HERLEY. DEFENDANT. FILE NO. 81-395-DM ORDER FOR FORCLO5URE AT PUBLIC SALE C. Ronald Von Buren P-21709 Attorney for Plaintiff AT A SESSION OF SAID COURT HELD IN THE COURTHOUSE IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS MICH­ IGAN. ON THE I7TH DAY OF DECEMBER. 1982. PRESENT: HONORABLE HUD­ SON E. DEMING. JUDGE UPON the reading ond filing of the petition to foreclose on the lien provided in the Judg­ ment of Divorce entered in this matter on the 14th day of July. 1982: IT IS HEREBY determined that there is presently due and owing upon said Judgment lien the sum of Twenty Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($20,500.00) plus interest in the sum of Nino Hundred EightyFive dollars ond sixty-three cents ($985 63) to date of November 29. 1982. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this sale bo held ot the East door of the Courthouse in the City of Hostings on the 31st day of March. 1983, at 10:30 in the forenoon of said day by the Barry County Clerk. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that description of the land covered by the lien and to be sold at said sale is os follows: The South '/> of the Northeast '/« ond the North 'A ol the South­ east Vi. Section 10-2-7. Subject to existing highways, easement, and rights ot way of record. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this sole shall be an absolute sale ond the equity of redemp­ tion shall axis! for 90 days only from date of sole if this property is purchased ai the sale by the Elaintiff. otherwise there shall e o six month redemption period. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that certified copies of this Order along with Notice of this sale shall be posted in three public places in Barry County, one of which shall be in Barry County Courthouse. Said posting shall be completed on or before March 10th. 1983. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Notice of this sale shall be pub­ lished twice in a local newspaper prior to said sole. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the Defendant shall pay the sum of $1,485.63 on or before December 6. 1982, that this sale will not be held until the 31st day of March. 1983. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that interest payments of $200.00 shall be on the first day of each month starting with January. 1983. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that if the Defendant pays this lien in full with interest ot 12% no sole will be required. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a Default upon any payment shall entitle the Plaintiff to immed­ iately set a forclosure sole at any time prior to sole of March 31. 1983. os specified in this Court Order. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that any ground rental received by Robert Herley shall be applied to taxes or on this lion. This is not to be interpreted as o new contractual agreement but a Court Order Setting forth the procedure for the foreclosure cf this lien. (3-17) Hudson E. Deming. Circuit Judge STATE OF MICHIGAN THE DISTRICT COURT 56 I JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER FILE NO. CCB24 0947 HASTINGS AIRPORT COMMISSION PLAINTIFF vs. DAVID E STITES ERNEST NEAL AKA ART NEAL 11947 Stinson. 108 FAA Rog. N187C. DEFENDANTS At a session of said Court held in the 56-1 Judicial District Court. City of Hastings. County of Borry. Slate of Michigan, on the day of February. 1983. PRESENT: HONORABLE GARY R HOLMAN. DISTRICT JUDGE On the 15th day of October. 1982 an action was filed by the Hastings Airport Commission. Plaintiff, against David E. Stites. Ernest Neol oka Art Neal and One 1947 Stinson. 106-FAA, Reg. • N187C. Defendants, in this Court to forclose a common low ond or statutory lein for storage fees. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants, or anyone claiming an interest in saia 1947 Stinson Aircruft. 1C8-FAA. Reg. - N187C. shall answer or take such other action as may be per­ mitted by low on or before the 25th day of Morch. 1983. Failure to comply with this Order will result in judgment by default against such Defendants for the relief demanded by said Has­ tings Airport Commission. Gary R. Holman. District Judge OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 220 WEST COURT ST. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 Kalhy Sunior. District Court Clerk SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD MARCH 9. 1973 Amend Expenditure budget ■ Clerk increased by $100.00 and Planning/Zoning increased by $300.00. Authorize Craig Wisner to work patrol on Chief's scheduled days off vrith six hours pay. Approve to devide the Fed­ eral Revenue Sharing in the amount of $8,493.00 equally be­ tween the Police Deportment and Pine Lake Fire Department. Approve BPOH Ambulance 1983/84 operating grant in the amount of $4,910.22. Authorize the Clerk to pay any March due and payable bills prior to March 31. 1983. Approve appointment of Kevin Downs os part-time dis­ patcher effective March 6. 1983 for an annual salary of $3,600.00 Authorize the Clerk to pay the sexton once a month when the sexton does not hove any hourly pay due him. Approve the payment of the outstanding bills totaling $2,781.11. Janette Arnold. Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Reck What’s happening? If you see news in the making, call the BANNER, and let us know... 948-8051 GRADUATES When you need Announcements Name Cards Memory Books Jewelry Party Supplies See Us! J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway Hostings, Michigan - NOTICE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING The annual Township Meeting will be held at the Prairieville Township Hall beginning at 2:00 p.m. on SATURDAY, Barry County Board of Commissioners FIRST DAY FORENOON MARCH 8. 1983 The regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners was called to order Tuesday Morch 8. 1983. 9 30 a.m by Chairman Poul Kiel Moved by Hoaro, supper* by Landon to exruse Commissioner Coleman from today's meeting. Motion carried. Roll call taken, six (6) members present. Gordon, Hammond. Hoare. Kiel. London. McKelvey, one (1) excused. Coleman. At tho beginning of the meeting all present • toad and pledged allegiance to the Flag. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hammond to approve the February 22. 1983 minutes os printed. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Gordon to approve the Agenda as printed. Motion carried. Various correspondence was read to the Board by Chairman Kiel. Moved by Hoare. support by McKelvey that the Board of Commissioners ratify the agreement be­ tween Barry County ond Calhoun County reference the Private Industry Council, through Mid-Counties Employment ond Training Consortium. Motion car­ ried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hammond thet tho matter of purchasing folding or stocking chairs for Circuit Court, and also the matter of recover­ ing existing choirs, be referred to the Property Committee with Power to Act. to work with the Circuit Court bailiff. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by London to reserve four parking spaces for the foliowing: two spaces by the Courthouse for Sheriff's vehicles, one by the Courthouse for the Circuit Judge, and one by tho Courts and Law Building for Sheriff's vehicles, and also authorize purchasing and erecting of necessary signs. Motion carried. Tom Schulte. Totol Compensa:ion Services. Ltd.. Safety Engineer, gave a brief overview of the safety plan for the county. John Patterson, the new director of Parks and Recreation, was introduced to the Board by Com­ missioner Gordon. Moved by Hammond, support by Landon to accept the bid of $7,525 from Frantz Buick 8 Chev­ rolet for a truck for the Animal Shelter ond to pur­ chase the vehicle, monies to come from General Building Fund. Roll coll vote, six (6) yeas. Gordon. Hammond. Hoore. Kiel. Landon. McKelvey, one (I) excused. Coleman. Motion carried. Howard Ferris. Register of Deeds, presented the 1982 Register of Deeds annual report. Moved by Landon, support by Hammond lo receive the report and place it on file. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare lo approve the Miscellaneous Claims. $88,435.23. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. 1 Gambles..................................... 2 Doubleday Bros. 4 Co............... 3 Hostings Press, Inc................... 4 Hostings Office Supplies......... 5 Barry County Cleric.................. 6 West Publishing Company .... 7 The University of Mich............. 8 Shepard's/McGraw-Hill......... 9 Lawyers Co-operative.............. 10 Callaghan & Company.............. 11 Mich. Assoc, of Counties......... 12 Dale A. Baum............................ 13 LDS Office Supply Co................. 14 Bentley & Simon, Inc................. 15 Jean E. Ingram 8. Assoc............ 16 Gaye Simmons......................... 17 Thomas A. Shirts....................... IB Thomas A. Shirts....................... 19 John r. Huntley......................... 20 Dimmers 8 McPhillips.............. 21 Siegel, Hudson, Gee................ 22 Charles R. Stiles....................... 23 Judy H. Hughes......................... 24 CM. Schrier, M.D..................... 25 Beth Longworthy....................... 26 Whipples Office Prod................ 27 Reisterer 4 Voshell................... 28 Siegel, Hudson, Gee................ 29 David H. Tripp......................... 30 Depot Law Offices..................... 31 National Bank of Hostings. . . 32 1 indo R. Nida......................... 33 David M. Haley......................... 34 Richard N. Loughrin................... 35 Cheryl Drumm............................ 36 Robert Chamberlain................ 37 Holiday Inn................................ 38 Mike Keeler.............................. 39 Richardson Business Mach. . 40 Stamp-Rite Incorporated......... 41 Progressive Graphics.............. 42 The Freeport News................... 43 Blaine R. McLeod..................... 44 The Hastings Banner................ 45 Barry Co. Abstract Office .... 46 Doane-Western. Inc................. 47E.H BoeckhCo.......................... 48 State of Michigan..................... 49 Lansing Community Coll........... 50 The W.S. Reed Company......... 51 Nancy Chose.............................. 52 Dole A. Crowley....................... 53 Allan C. VanderLoan................ 54 The Madison Repro Co.............. 55 The Reminder............................ 56 Michigan Company, Inc............ 57 AAA Solitary Supply................ 58 Codilloc Overall Supply........... 59 Hastings Sanitary Serv.............. 60 Color Center.............................. 61 Viking eire Protection.............. 62 D.J. Electric Service................ 63 American Chemical.................. 64 Haynes Supply Company......... 65 Worgess Agency. Inc.............. 66 Goodyear Bros. Implements 67 Hollifox Snow Plowing.............. 68 Borry County Lumber.............. 69 Audrey R. Burdick..................... 70 Xerox Corporation.................. 71 Quimby-Wolstrom..................... 72 Thornoppie Twp. Ambulance 73 Hostings Ambulance Serv......... 74 White's Photography................ 75 Neil's Printing 8 Copy.............. 76 Purity Cylinder Gases.............. 77 Fioyd f. Hydon......................... 78 Griffin Pest Control.................. 79 Certified Laboratories.............. 80 Hayes-Green-Beach................ 81 Inghom Medical Center............ 82 Gregory 5. Collins.................... 83 John Frederick. D O.................. 84 J.K. McDonneH. D.O................ 85 Brian Swanton, M.D................. 86 Eldon E. Cassell. M.D................ 87 Beeler Funeral Home................ 88 Wren Funeral Home, Inc........... 264.28 748.81 302.75 405.67 83.30 7V-.75 52.00 110.00 192.25 72.75 75.00 107.80 17.99 220.00 10.70 1801.90 825.60 476.45 762.75 223.50 600.00 1150.00 55.00 275.00 49.26 5.04 253.75 251.00 1794.13 743.50 23.88 39.27 43.47 48.68 7.91 71.76 77.89 49.72 42.00 8.25 7.24 376.70 40.15 263.46 19.80 10.95 65.00 4.00 80.00 65.00 7.89 18.40 22.62 68.27 39.60 196.74 178.00 57.00 129.00 44.24 83.75 171.29 57.50 51.72 329.00 94.01 70.00 75.61 171.05 605.89 6.15 163.00 180.00 34.90 43.00 30.98 178.30 24.00 85.67 10.00 28.00 50.00 25.00 20.00 25.00 600.00 300.00 300.00 264.28 748.81 302.75 405.67 83.30 79.75 52.00 110.00 192.25 72.75 75.00 107.80 17.99 220.00. 10.70 1801.90 825.60 476.45 762.75 223.50 600.00 1150.00 55.00 275.00 49.26 5.04 253.75 25.100 1794.13 743.50 23.88 39.27 43.47 48.68 7.91 71.76 77.89 49.72 42.00 8.25 7.24 376.70 40.15 263.46 19.80 10.95 65.00 4.00 80.00 65.00 7.89 18.40 22.62 68.27 39.60 196.74 178.00 57.00 129.00 44.24 83.75 171.29 57.50 51.72 94.01 70.00 75.61 169.75 605.89 6.15 163.00 1B0.00 34.90 43.00 jJ.98 176.30 24.00 B5.67 10.00 28.00 50.00 25.00 20.00 25.00 600 00 30u.00 300.00 89 Quill Corporation 90 Michigan State Univ 91 Felpousch 92 Ideal Janitorial Serv............. 93 Kathy A Wolters 94 John E. Gergen ................ 95 David W Mt-tck 96 Jan Hartough.................... 97 M. Kevin Woods . .. 98 Regina Stein....................... 99 Richard 1. Scott 100 Woyne Pennock .............. 101 Patricio Knox..................... 102 Ken Bohn........................... 103 Hostings Press. Inc.............. 104 Todd Automotive. Inc. 105 Mich. Emp. Sec. Comm......... 106 Totol Compensation Serv. 107 Miller. Johnson. Snell .. 108 Pennock Hospital................ 109 Radiology Associates......... 110 Stock Agency, Inc................. 111 Cynthio Poll......................... 112 Mart. Homes......................... 113 Roe M. Hoore....................... 114 Bernard Hammond.............. TOTAL: 88765.53 88435.23 Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to ap­ prove the Criminal Claims, $2,538.79. Motion car­ ried by unanimous roll coll. 1 Normon's Inc........................... 2 Gordon Food Service............. 3 Butternut Bread................ 4 Paramount Coffee Co............. 5 Vender Hooning Produce.. . . 6 Detroit Pure Milk Co.............. TOTALS: JANETTE ARNOLD. Clerk 1293.99 799.00 152.57 190.08 39.15 64.00 1293.99 799.00 152.57 190.08 39.15 64.00 2538.79 2538.79 Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to approve the prepaid bills. $177,036.88. Motion coi­ ned by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to approve the Commissioner': payroll. $4,408.37. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Kcmi UUUff Carolyn Coleman 3201 352.63 Bernard Hommond 3202 352.63 RoeM. Hoaro 3203 352.63 Ted McKelvey 3204 352.63 Poul Kiel 3213 352.63 Richard London 3214 352.63 James K. Gordon 3217 352.63 TOTAL 2468.41 COM. OOM com. TOTAL UKR$E 50.00 2207 72.07 125.00 114.77 239.77 150.00 81.42 231.42 100.00 58.64 158.64 75.00 12.88 87.88 125.00 55.20 180.20 625.00 344.98 969.98 Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare to approve the bill from The Reminder, $9.60, and Barry-Eaton District Health Department. $144.29. from Solid Waste Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to approve the bill from France Tree Service. $390.00. to be paid from Courthouse and Grounds budget, grounds core ond maintenance. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare to approve the bill from Neils Printing and Copy Service, $53.50. to be paid from Joint City/County Economic Development fund. Motion corned by unanimous roll call. Moved by Hammond, support by Gordon to approve the step raise of Pamela Miller, Juvenile Court, from Tops 5. one year level, to Tops 5 two rear level, $5.77 per hour. $12,000 annually, el­ ective March 5. 1983. Motion carried. Moved by Hammond, support by Landon to ap­ prove the step raise of Cindy Allerding. Equalization Department, from Tops 5 hire role to Tops 5 six month rate. $5.20 per hour, effective March 7. 1983. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare to approve the step raise of Connie Albert. District Court, to six month rote, $15,819, $7.60 per hour, effective March 2. 1983. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoore to approve the step raise of Marian Hilgendorf. Cooperative Extension Service, from $5.48 per hour to $5.77 per hour, effectiva February 17. 1983. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare to authorize the Prosecutor to fill the vacancy that will be occur­ ring in reference to a legal intern from Cooley Law School, tc hove the Chair sign the work study request, and also the College Work-Study Agree­ ment. Motion carried Jy unanimous roll call. Join Ainslie. Equalization Director, presented a study done by Michigan Association of Equalization Directors, reference changes in assessments on a statewide basis. Moved by Landon, support by Gordon to follow the specs as drawn up by the Road Commission in reference to filling in the basement ol the Stamm House and repairing the parking lot. Roll call vote, five (5) yeas. Gordon. Hammond. Kiel. London. McKelvey, one (1) noy. Hoare. one (1) excused. Coleman. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Hoare to approve the Clerk s Office purchasing a typewriter. $450.00. and a table. $49.50. from Whipple's Office Supply, monies to come from Genera! Building Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to accept the bid from Cruttenaen Electric. $420.00. to install lighting for the Courthouse Annex. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by McKelvey to give the Property Committee Power to Act in transfer­ ring a vehicle to the Planning Commission. If avail­ able. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey that the Property Committee report at the next regular board meeting reference a lateral file for Circuit Court. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support jy Hammond to ap­ prove thw following farmland agreement: Marvin and Linda Smith. Rutland Township. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, supper" by Landon to accept the offer from Thornoppie Valley Family Physicians Group to assume handling of workers compensation cases for Barry County. Motion car­ ried. . Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon to file all correspondence. Motion carried. Moved by Hammond, support bv London that the Board go into executive session. Motion carried, in closed session at 11:25 a.m. The regular meeting was reconvened at 11:50 a.m. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to recess to March 22. 1983. 9:30 a.m. or the Call of the Choir. Motion carried ond meeting odjnurned. Paul Kiel. Chairman COMMISSION ORDER (under authority of Act 230. P.A. 1925, os amended) STURGEON SIZE LIMIT The Natural Resources Commission, at its meeting on July 14, 1978, under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended, renewed the order of August 10, 1973, that no sturgeon may be taken or pos­ sessed from the waters of this state of a length less than 50 inches for a period of five years be­ ginning January 1, 1979. MARCH 26,1983. In addition to other regular business, a budget covering proposed expenditures and estimated revenue of the Township shall be submitted for public hearing pur­ suant to ACT 34 of the Public Acts of 1963 as amended. Please take further notice that a copy of such budget is available for public in­ spection at the office of the Township Clerk, 10115 South Norris Road, during regular business hours. 215.58 215.56 250.87 250.87 1.19 1.19 100.00 100.00 59.21 59.21 50 11 50.11 65.88 65.88 86.75 86.75 15.00 15.90 20.52 20.52 22.36 22.36 21.90 21.90 20.06 20.06 17.30 17.30 115.80 115.80 13.28 13.28 63311.23 63311.23 623.86 623.86 4903.50 4903,50 64.00 64.00 5.50 5.50 20.00 20.00 446.25 *46.25 15.90 15.90 190.92 190.92 177.92 177.92 COMMISSION ORDER (under authority of Ad 230, P.A. 1925, os amended) REGULATIONS ON TIGER MUSKELLUNGE The Natural Resources Commission, at its meeting on July 14, 1978, under the authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925. as amended, renewed the order of August 10, 1973, that hybrid muskellunge, com­ monly known as the "tiger muskellunge", shall be deemed a muskellunge, and it shall be unlawful to take or possess tiger muskellunge except in accordance with laws, rules, and regulations governing muskellunge, for a period of five years effective January 1, 1979. Fanners Union presents ‘Green Thumb’ program The Barry County Far­ mers Union will feature Susan Gorski with a report and film on the Green Thumb Program on March 25 at CAC Building next to the Moose Lodge, Hastings. Green Thumb is a program for hiring older workers, funded under Title 5 of the older American Act, and sponsored by Farmers Union. Green Thumb works for non- profit agencies and hires workers from age 55 to over 90 years. The Green Thum b program will be prceded by a short business meeting at 8 p.m. The public is welcome with potluck refreshments being served. �I The Hastings Banner. Thursday. March 1 Hastings vs. Tri-River champ Saxons to face Greenville tonight by Steve Vedder Hastings basketball coach Denny O’Mara lays it flat on the line when speaking of tonight's first round regional basketball game. "We’re definitely going to have to come out hitting on all cylinders," says O'Mara in determining his team's chances against Greenville. "But I think we'll be ready to play” The game is scheduled for 7:00 al Lansing Eastern. O'Mara believes defense will be one of the keys to the matchup between the Tri-River champion Greenville team and Hastings, third place finisher in the Twin Valley “They are a strong offensive club so we’re go^ng to have to play a tremendous defensive game. If we can do that we’ll be right in there at the end," said O'Mara. The Yellowjackets have put together an outstanding 20-2 record this season and have won six straight games. Coach Kent Ingles says his team is playing an excellent brand of basketball lately. "We’re been playing pretty consistent," he said recently, “which is one of our goals every year." Ingles said his team is a balanced squad with no individual stars. The team is not a big one in terms of height with the tallest player being only 6-2. Ingles said the team is deep with nine to 10 players seeing action each game The team has four seniors with the rest being juniors with one sophomore. The leading scorerpn tl:e team is 6-2 senior center Mike Stafford, currently averaging 15 points and nine rebounds per game. Ingles said Greenville’s main concern will be how to stop the Saxons’ Mark Brown. “Obviously that's our main concern," said Ingles, “but I know you aren’t going to win a district with a one-man team. He is the main cog though." Greenville fought its way td the regionals with nine-point wins over Ionia and Belding. O’Mara is impressed with Greenville's cage credentials. Hostings coach Denny O'Mara plots some strategy in an curlier ballgame this season. O'Mara will be plotting strategy tonight against Greenville in the first round of the regionals. (Photo by Sieve Jacobs) "You don’t win that many games and not be a good team." said O'Mara. "We know that. They're a good, solid team with four key seniors." Hastings wrestling award winners named Hastings wrestling coach Dave Furrow has announced 1982-83 major award and letterwinners. Jess Reaser was named as iftost Valuable Player with a record of 25-12. He also gained the most points (119) on the team this season. Jess Reoser collects his most voluoble wrestler award from coach Dave Furrow. Athletic Profile Bruce Hartman deserves share of credit for turning Saxon cage season around by Steve Vedder Quick now, who is the player Hastings Coach Denms O'Mara credits as being in­ strumental in turning the basketball season around? Mark Brown right? Wrong. O'Mara says much of the credit must go to his 6-5 senior center. Bruce Hartman. Hartman, who started slow this season, turned things ground in the middle of January. Despite playing with the highscoring Brown, Hartman may well be the key to Saxon basketball success. Hartman credits the turnaround with the assuming of captain duties. Bruce Hartman (44) "I didn’t take the leadership role coach O’Mara wanted me to early in the year." said Hartman. "When he had the team vote on captains, that showed me who he thought the people who could lea> were. I guess that helped." Hartman is quite happy with his play since January. “Yes, I'm quite satisfied," he said. "1 just regret I didn't start out this way." Hartman is currently averaging a little over 11 points per game, and is also in double figures in rebounding. He said it was a personal goal of his to average double figures in both this season. “You know that Mark (Brown1 is going to take care of the scoring part of this team, but we all have our individual jobs," said Hart­ man. "Mine is to rebound and play defense. I would also like to score in double figures if I can". Hartman said, however: team goals such as a plus .500 season and winning a district were more important than individual goals. Anyone who has seen a Hastings basket­ ball game probably realizes that Hartman is constantly giving too per cent of himself. He said that hustle comes naturally to him. "It’s not something I really have to strive for," he said. “I just want to always do my best, give that little extra so we can win and achieve those team goals. “I can sit down after a game and ask myself if 1 gave it all I could. And I'm satisfied." Hartman said a pair of particular games stick out in his memory in this'long seaon. His 20 point effort against Marshall and his 16 point. 1G rebound effort against Todd Marsman and Caledonia "Against Marshall 1 thought 1 did all the things I can do. I showed 1 could be a com­ plete player," he said. “I think the Caledonia game was one of my best defensive games even though Mr. Marsman did score his points Every time late in the game he’d gel the ball, but then he’d throw in right back out “It was like he didn’t know late in the game if he could take me or not." The blond-haired senior center would just as soon not have tonight's regional game to be his last. He is confident the Saxons can beat Greenville. "I believe we can win They're a good team. 20-2 I guess, but J think now that you are in the regionals you can throw the records out the window.’ said Hartman Other awards went to Wade Endsley as Most Improved, while Dave Kensington received the Fastest Pin and was named captain for 1982-83. Other awards were: Third year varsity award -- Jess Reaser and Hutch Clason. Second year varsity award — Larry Hoff­ man and Dave Kensington. First year varsity award — Bert Calvery, Bill Madden. Mark Case. Jon Douglas. Bill Pelfery, Wade Endsley. Floyd Gates, Lyle Gross, Bruce Hoffman, Archie Leatherman, and Mike Sherry. Participation awards went to Chuck Prucha. Bob Forbes. Tony Heath, Scott Bustance, Chris Geething, Pat McIntyre, Eric Paavo. Mike Stout, and Rusty Stroh. Abby Reaser was statistician. Middleville to take on Newago in regional final Middleville's basketball team, battling the flu bug. is set tc take on Newaygo in Friday n’^ht’s regional final. The game is set for 7:00 p.m. at WyomingGodwin. Trojan coach Skip Pranger, who watched Newaygo (19-5) be> Comstock Park on Wednesday night, said a few members of his team are fighting off the flu bug. He doesn't know yet how many, if any, of his players will be effected by the bug at game time. He calls Newaygo a large team with three frontliners 6-4 or 6-5. The team also plays a slow, controlled tempo. Individually. 6-4 southpaw junior Dan Davis poured in 30 poi.its against Comstock Park. He is complemented by junior guard Scott Bonk, a top shooter. "It would sure be nice if we are healthy," said Pranger of the game. "I just pray that we will be healthy." Pranger said even though Middleville i now- 21-3) will be playing against a team quite opposite of them, the Trojans will still play their own game. “Oh sure." said Pranger. “You can't change too much. You make certain ad­ justments, but we'll still play our game." Freeport Rec to meet The Freeport Recreation Association will hold a managers meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Freeport Library on March 28. The meetings will concern the mens fastpitch and the womens slowpitch leagues. The association also announced its sum­ mer tournament schedule. It is as follows: April 30. May 1 — First Annual co-dd war­ mup iopen) June 3.4,5 — Co-ed (open) 16 team limit June 17. 18. 19 — Annual Freeport Homecoming Men's Fastpitch Tournament (Class B-C) July 8.9. io — Womensslowpitch (Class B-C) July 1G. 17 — 1983 Youth Fastpitch state finals July 29. 30. 31 — Mens fastpitch (Class B-C' August — All weekends reserved for 1983 district and regional play for men and women September 3.4.5 — 1983 state finals for mens Class CC faspitch September 9. io, n Co-ed (open) no limit Middleville's Jim Schipper drives on a Whitehall player during regional action on Tuesday night. Schipper fired in a gamehigh 20 points os Middleville outlasted the Vikings 84-71. (Banner phoio) Thorn apple Kellogg wins 84-71 Second half carries Troians to final by Steve Vedder When it came to “winning time" Mid­ dleville's basketball team left no doubt it was ready and waiting. The Trojans, showing tremendous poise, used some clutch fourth quarter free throw shooting to hold off Whitehall 84-71 in the first round of the regionals on Tuesday night. Thornapple Kellogg canned 13 of 16 fourth period free throws to keep Whitehall at arms length the entire eight minutes and notch the win. As Trojan coach Skip Pranger said af­ terward about the quarter, “it was poise check time." And Middleville passed the test. . •*> Clinging to a 53-45 lead heading into the final period, the Trojans never let Whitehall get any closer than seven points, at 74-67 two minutes left. Jim Schipper supplied most of the devastating blows to the Vikings. The senior Trojan floor-leader scored 17 points in the fourth quarter, including 11 of 12 from the line. ** He finished with a game-high 20 points and 15 assists. Middleville's clutch play in the fourth quarter didn't surprise Pranger. "These kids do what they have to do to Karpinski headed for free throw championship Mike Karpinski will represent the Hastings Knights of Columbus Council at New Lothrup on March 26 at 10:00 a.m in the Michigan Basketball Free Throw Championship finals. Mike earned the spot in the championships by winning the local, district, and regional titles. The regional score was 24 out o' a possible 25 Mike won a state championship two years ago Other winners at the local level were Craig Cole. Dawn Archer. Brian McLean, and Ted Keniston Hastings winners in the .district com­ petition were Cole. Archer and Karpinski. Mike Karpinski accepts his regional award from Jim Metzger. win," Pranger said later in the locker room. "They sucked it up and went out in the fourth quarter and played basketball." For most ot the night the Trojans did play good basketball, with the only exception a short stretch late in the second quarter. With close to three minutes left in that quarter Thornapple Kellogg was cruising along with a comfortable 34-27 lead. But Whitehall suddenly came alive scoring five straight points to cut the lead to 34-33 at the half. Middleville, however, left the problems in the dessing room. The Trojans came out smoking the second half as Jeff Kerber scored the first five points of the third quarter. Brian Miller added two field goals and Dave Perry one for a 43-35 lead. But Whitehall wasn’t ready to roll ovr yet as the Vikings proceeded to score six of the eight points to cut the lead to 45-41 at the 4:14 mark. At this point Middleville called a timeout, and Pranger noted later what he told his players. “I told our kids just to get an eight-point and then we'll trade baskets with them." said Pranger of Whitehall. Which is exactly what the Trojans ac­ complished. Brian Miller hit a three-point play after a pretty pass by Schipper, which was quickly followed by another threepointer by Perry. An 8-4 spurt gave the Trojans 53-45 lead by the end of the quarter. And then came the fourth period, complete with Schipper's outstanding individual ef­ fort. Schipper was asked after the game if he was nervous during any of those trips’ to the line. "I knew what the score was, I usually look before I step to the line, but I was confident I could make them," he said of the free throws. As usual, Pranger noted the Middleville scoring balance after the game. Aside from Schipper’s 20 points, Perry finished with 18 points and nine rebounds and Kerber chipped in with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Brian Miller also added 17 points and the Trojans’ fifth starter, Dave Van Sickle, tossed in eight points. “We jest have so many people that con­ tribute," said Pranger. “Everybody con­ tributes in one way or another.” Pranger said his team was “lethargic and tight” early in the contest when Whitehall jumped to a 10-4 lead. "Once we started moving our feet and playing defense we were okay," said Pranger. �The Hostings Banner. Thursday, March 17, 1983 — Page 10 Words to the “Y’s” Outdoor Soccer - This is just a reminder for all boys and girls in grades K-8 that the YMCA-Youth Council Outdoor Soccer legistrations must be turned into the YMCA office no later than March 26. Participants may pick up a registration form at their school or in the YMCA-Youth Counil’s office. The spring season will begin April 23 and continue unL’l June 4. The fall season will begin Sept. 17 and continue until Oct. 22. The program is $5, which includes both the spring and fall season, a team T-shirt, a certificate in the spring season and a patch in the fall season. (Scholarships are available.) There will be a parents meeting on March 24 at 7 p.m. in the junior high music room. Goals and objectives, schedules and volunteers will be discussed. Remember, March 26 is the deadline for registration. Send your forms to: 520 E. Francis, Hastings, MI. For more in­ formation, call the YMCA at 945-4574. Games scheduled for the week of March 21: Youth Basketball, 5th-6tb Grade': Tuesday, March 22 - 4 p.m. Sonics vs. 76’ers, 5 p.m. Raiders vs. Celtics; Thursday, March 24 - 4 p.m. Sonics vs. Raiders, 5 p m., 76'ers vs. Celtics. Men's City League Basketball: "C” League - Monday, March 21 (final game of tournament) - 6:30 p.m. Insurances vs. Norton’s, 7:30 p.m. Hamlet's vs. Merchants, 8:30 p.m.. Non Runners vs. Hastings Sanitary; "B” League - Tuesday, Wed­ nesday and Thursday - see game schedule posted on junior high locker room doors. Men’s Volleyball: Wednesday, March 23 - 7 p.m., Lewis vs. Moose, Hastings Mfg. vs. Independents; 8 p.m. Lewis vs. In­ dependents, Moose vs. Hastings Mfg. Adult Indoor Soccer: Wednesday, March 23 - 7 p.m. Gole vs. Mepham, 8:30 p.m. Paulauski vs. Styring Tri-Aerobics - Starting the week of March 28 and continuing until the week of June 6 (excluding the week of April 4-8), the YMCAYouth Council will begin its spring session of adult aerobic classes. The cost is $27 for the twice-a-week program. A special Friday by Dave Storms morning class can be taken for those already Next warm rain should signal start of spring runs jn a two-day class for an additional $12.00. Steelhead fishing about to get underway Over 150 boys and girls are enjoying the newest sport the YMCA - Youth Council is offering, it's colled indoor soccer. The program, which is open to any boy or girl in grades 3-8th, is played every Saturday morning in the junior high until March 26. Like all the other YMCA sports, the goal of the program is to create an atmos­ phere where boys and girls can learn the skills of soccer while having fun. DAVE STORMS Senior citizens may enroll in an over-35 class for $20.00. The following is a list of the spring classes: Mondays and Wednesdays: Middleville Middle - 6:30 p.m. regular, 7:45 p.m. regular; UAW Hall - 8:30 a.m. regular, 9:30 a.m. regular; Northeastern - 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. over-35; junior high west gym, 7:30 p.m. regular. Mondays and Thursdays: Lake Odessa Community - 6:15 p.m. regular, 7:30 p.m. regular. Tuesdays and Thursdays: UAW Hall - 8:30 a.m. over-35,9:45 a.m. over35; junior high east gym - 3:45 p.m. regular, 6 p.m. regular. 7:15 p.m. regular. Fridays: UAW Hall - 9 a.m. regular, 10 a.m. over-35. Registration: Send check or money order and class registered for to the YMCA office at 520 E. Francis, Hastings. Each class has a definite enrollment so register early. Registration will be open to those not enrolled in the winter session starting the week of March 7. For more information, call the YMCA office at 945-4574 or Jill Corstange at 948-2396. Over 250 boys and girls in grades 2-8th participated in the YMCA - Youth Council's Saturday morning basketball program. Y-ball, as it's most commonly called, was played every Saturday morning for six weeks. Scoreboard Mrs. Sue Oom. one of the YMCA's instructors for the Feelin' Good is showing one of the class participants how to skip rope and feel good while doing it. Feelin' Good is a new YMCA - Youth Council program that incorporates aerobic exer­ cises, sport skills, blood pressure, pulse rates, and nutrition all wrapped up into one package of fun. The program is open to youngsters in kindergarten through the fifth grade. Participants meet once a week in the local school gyms for activ­ ities. YMCA BASKETBALL "A" League Final playoff game of tournament: Razor's Edge 66 vs. Schoolhouse Inn 62. Tournament final results: Razor’s Edge won regular season play, Schoolhouse Inn won tournament, and Razor’s Edge won playoffs. District play will be on Thursday, March 17, Wayland. Game time: 7:30 p.m. "B” League” Double elimination tournament: Johnny’s 66 vs. C & B 39, Leary's 46 vs. Cotant’s 65, Hastings Oxygen 57 vs. Burger Chef 75. C’s Place 41 vs. Pennock Hospital 35. Tournament: no teams have been eliminated from tournament during the week of March 7. Johnny’s won regular season play "C" League WL Hastings Sanitary 30 Hamlet's 21 Merchants 21 Non Runners 21 Norton’s 03 Hastings Insurances 03 Hastings Sanitary and Merchants won regular season play. Hamlet’s 41 vs. Hasting Sanitary 42, Hastings Merchants 46 vs. Insurances 29, Non Runners 40 vs. Norton’s Security 38. ADULT INDOOR SOCCER Game results for March 9. Styrirrt W LT 3 0 0 Mepham Paulauski Gole Paulauski 5 vs. Gole 4, Styring Mepham 4. 2 1 0 6 1 0 2 0 3 0 vs. MEN’S VOLLEYBALL (Final Standings for Regular Season Play) W L 45 9 39 15 17 37 5 49 Moose Hastings Mfg. Independents Lewis Really INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE BOYS-GIRLS Game results for March 12. W LT 7th-8th Grades Cosmos Rowdies Rowdies 1 vs. Cosmos 1. 5lh-Sth Grades USA France Germany Italy Italy 1 vs. Germany 4, USA 4 3rd-4th Grades MSU Notre Dame Indiana Ohio State Michigan UCLA 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 1 1 1 0 2 vs. France 0 0 0 0 1. 2 0 0-4pts. 1 0 1-3 pts. 1 1 0-2 pts. 0 0 2-2pts. 0 1 1-1 pt. 0 2 O-Opt. Methodist women WITH OUR BONUS You can open a tax­ deductible Individual Retirement Account just about anywhere. But open one anywhere other than your First of America Bank, and you’ll miss out on one of the highest in­ terest bonus offers to hit the market. A super 13% interest on your deposit to a new or existing IRA*from the day of deposit until May 1st. You can earn 13% on contributions up to $2000 per individual. And best of all, deduct the full amount from your 1982 taxable income. You only have until April 15th to sign up and take advantage of the special interest bonus of 13% on an IRA from your First of America Bank. 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Contact: J-Ad Graphics Publishers of O FIRST NATIONAL BANK YOUR FIRST OF AMfcRCA BANK The Hastings Banner The Hayings Reminder Maple Valley News land olh»» or»o pvblacfiont) Give us a call at... (616)945-9554 in Hastings The next warm, spring rain should signal Early April marks the start of pier fishing on the of start of the annual steelhead run in Saginaw Bay at Caseville in the thumb, with Michigan, according to Department of runs peaking at month's end. Lake Huron Natural Resources wildlife biologist John harbor fishing also should be good on the Lerg. Pinnebog River at Port Crescent State Park "The ideal temperature for steelhead to near Port Austin and at Port Sanilac and Lexington. run is 44 degrees," said Lerg. "Right now we're at about 40 degrees." Lerg suggests fishermen to fish close to the As a result, he said, the next rain will cause bottom of streams, drifting spawn past the nose of the steelhead. a run off into some of Michigan’s steelhead streams thus warming them and beginning He also suggests using artificial flits and the run. french-type spinners. "It would probably take the fish three days to a week to hit full stream after the rain," said Lerg. "It doesn't take them long-to hit STATES TOP STEELHEAD STREAMS full stride once the water is right." Ice-covered rivers reduced last year’s spring runs and steelhead that did not sur­ face should run in fairly large numbers this year. “It’s always difficult to say,” pointed out Lerg, on the possibility of top-flight runs. He said all rivers have planted with “fair" sizes of steelhead, with the exception of the St. Joseph, which was planted heavy. “The rivers are planted in anticipation of the fishery expected," said Lerg. Slate Fisheries biologists estimate that up to 20 per cent of the 1.7 million three to seven inchers planted in 1980 and 1981 will run as five to 12-pound fighters, and immature "skippers" planted in 1981 will run at one to three pounds in the streams. Lerg listed several local “concentration points” for the steelhead. The first spot would be the Sixth Street Dam in downtown Grand Rapids. Others in the Grand River system would be Lyons Dam, Crockery Creek (which goes through Ravena), Sand Creek, Rogue River, and Fish Creek near the Hubbardston Dam. The Kalamazoo River to the Allegan Dam is also possibility with stragglers now coming in at Swan Creek, and Rabbit River upstream from Hamilton in Allegan County. Prime runs should occur early to mid­ April for west Michigan anglers with best results for east Michigan runs occuring from mid-April to early May. Best Lake Michigan fishing will be bet­ ween St. Joseph and Berrien Springs on the St. Joseph River. Other large runs are ex­ pected on the Grand, Jordan, and Boyne rivers in lower Michigan and in the Big Cedar in the U.P. Lake Huron’s most consistent areas should be the Cheboygan River up to the dam and the east branch of the Au Gres River. Outdoor Report Michigan Outdoor Report — temperatures normal General Outdoor Conditions - Tem­ peratures are "down” to normal March levels now. No snow at all. Frost at night and temperatures in the 40's during the day. We have had a very easy winter. Fishing - Steelhead fishing on the St. Joseph River at Berrien Springs has been excellent. Most fishermen are using spawn. Other rivers such as the Kalamazoo have steelhead runs under way. Fishermen should check their new digest for streams currently open for trout fishing. Perch fishing has been surprisingly good in tne shallow waters of some of our inland lakes. Upper Crooked Lake Barry County has been a favorite spot lately. Hunting - Turkey permits have been mailed. It is time to start honing your turkey calling skills. Note - Fishing and hunting licenses have been distributed to your local dealers. The license covers the period of April 1, 1983 to March 31, 1984 and will also cover the balance of this month, March 1983. Caution - There have been many forest - fires already. Please be careful. Most of them have started by trash burners. Remember you must obtain a permit to burn from your local fire department. Other Outdoor Shorts - The Department of Natural- Resources is requesting help from the public in reporting any wild turkeys seen wintering in southwestern Michigan between now and April 1, 1983, to more accurately determine total population and monitor new dock expansion. Anyone observing wild turkeys is urged to note the location of the birds, the time of day and the number of turkeys seen. This in­ formation. together with the date the birds were seen, should be called intv any of the following offices: Plainwell District Office, 685-6851; Allegan State Game Area Headquarters, 673-2430; Barry State Game Area Headquarters, 795-3280; Crane Pond State Game Area Hdq., 244-5928. Or the information may be placed on a postcard and mailed to: D.N.R., P.O. Box 355, Plainwell, MI 49080. Arrival of spring means “green-up” for nature by John Lerg, Dept, of Natural Resources Every spring as the ground warms, the grasses are the first plants to green-up. In old fields, in forest openings, along roadsides, anywhere full sunlight strikes the ground, grasses are usually waiting to send up new shoots. This new growth is lush and tender, and deer, rabbits, grouse, and woodchucks are among the wildlife to take advantage of it. The critters’ search for food brings them out into the open where they are more visible. It also brings wildlife out onto roadsides where they are vulnerable to cars. The food that the animals get from this new growth is necessary to give them the energy they need for courtship, mating, nesting, and giving birth. While the animals are out in the open, we benefit from having some spectacular sights of animals in the wild. Plans already underway for waterfowl season by John Lerg, Dept, of Natural Resources The 1983 waterfowl season is still months away, but plans are already underway. The regulations setting process is complicated. The Department of Natural Resources initiates the process by recommending waterfowl rules. These recommendations go to a citizens’ Waterfowl Advisory Com­ mission. This commission is made up of a wide variety of people from university professors to waterfowl hunters. The com­ mission's job is to review the suggested rules and add public input to this decision-making process. The revised rules then go to the Mississippi Flyway Council and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service before receiving final approval. The DNR has made its initial recom­ mendations, most of which have received preliminary approval by the Waterfowl Advisory Commission these recom mendations also fall within guidelines given by the Mississippi Flyway Council and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in past years. A 50-day season has been recommended again this year, probably starting Oct. 1 for zones one and two and either Oct. 7 or 10 for zone three. Point values for ducks will remain the same with drake mallards 25, hen mailards 70, teal 10, wood ducks 70, and black ducks 70, to name a few. We should again have a two-bird daily limit on Canada geese except in the Allegan Waterfowl Management Unit where the limit will again be one with a 6.000 bird quota. Steel shot zones should remain the same with Barry County excluded and Allegan and Kalamazoo counties limited to steel. It is still loo early to predict waterfowl numbers, but goose numbers have remained high the last couple of years. The coming nesting season will tell the story for the ducks. �Lifesaving swim class offered An advanced Lifesaving Course of the American Red Cross is being offered at the Thornapple Kellogg High School pool in Middleville. The class will begin Tuesday. March 29, from 6 to 10 pm. and runs for eight weeks. The cost of the class is $10 for books and materials Persons are eligible who have passed their 15th birthday, are in sound physical con­ ditions. and can complete the following prerequisites: Perform standing front dive in good form; swim .>00 yards continuously using a front crawl stroke, a sidestroke, a stroke done on the back using an inverted scissors or breastroke kick; breastroke; dive from the surface to minimum depth of 8 feet and swim 20 feet under water and tread water for one minute. The class is limited to 15 people. To register call Nancy Perry at 795-3597 after 12 noon. Middleville School Pool schedule Monday - f to 6:30, waterbabies (infant-2 years); 6:30 to7 p.m., tiny tots (2-5 years); 7 to 8 p.m., beginners; 8 to 9 p.m., advanced beginners & intermediate; 9 to 10 p.m.. adult lessons. Tuesday • 6 to 10 p.m., advanced lifesaving. Wednesday - 6 to 8 p.m., open swim; 8 to 9 p m , adult swim. Thursday - 6 to 8 p.m., open swim; 8 to 9 p.m adult swim. Friday - Evening Rentals Only. Saturday - 9 to 10 a m., beginners; 10 to 11 a m., advanced beginners. 11 to 12 a.m., intermediate & swimmer; 12 to 3 p.m., open swim; 6 to7:30 p.m., family swim; 7:30 to 9 p.m., open swim. 9 to 11 p.m.. Rentals. The cost is $1 per person per swim and seasonal passes are available to residents of the Thornapple Kellogg school district. For further information, contact Nancy L. Perry al 795-3597 after 12 noon. Bowling Results THURS. TWISTERS Hastings Automatic Heating, 71-37; Shamrock Bar, 70-38; Burns Refrigeration. 64-44. Hastings Bvwl, 57-51; Superette, 48-52; Mini Champs, 47-61; Tom's, 46-62; J & M Service, 45-63; Hastings Mutual Ins.. 44-64; Big John’s. 44-64. High Games: S. Bachelder, 135; P. Wright, 140; B. Bowman. 141; L. Fruin, 143; W. Barker. 153; N. Rivett, 152; C. Howe. 163; C. Beckwith, 144; B. Barnum, 135. High Series: S. Mead. 167-470; D. Greenfield, 165^468; J. Gasper, 186-494; D. Smith, 150-433; B. Boersma, 159-403; C. Robinson, 203-511; M. Cole, 154-397; A. Burd, 190-443; B Whitaker. 200-512; D. Coenan, 197476; B. Hathaway, 190-512; D. Kelley, 224565, L. Conley. 165-432; D. Larsen, 171-453; B Howes. 167-459; K. Becker, 154-438; L. Barnum, 168-476; K. Welton, 176-43G; J. Morgan, 177-472. THURS. MORN. WOMEN Trio, 28-12; The Three A’s, 26-14; Lilley's of the Alley. 24-16; The B.U.N.S. 22^-174; Endsley's Dairy, 21-19; Mrs. Stitches. 21-19; Bosley's Hustlers, 19-21; Fruins, 19-21; Gillon's Construction, 18-22; Mode O'Day, 1822; Slow Pokes, 18-22; Agnes' Korner Kit­ chen. 17-23; Gun Ridge, 15-25; Carpenter's Den. 12*^-27Mi. High Games and Series: S. VanDenburg, 187-531; J. McMillon. 200-510; L. Tilley. 177517, P. J.ubel, 180-513; L. Miller, 161; B. Moore. 165, A. Eaton, 158, S. Peake. 150; R. Stoepker. 158; F. Schneider, 181; J. Richardson, 180; B. Stewart, 141; L. Miller. 172; J. Arquilla, 158; M. Mullins, 153; B. Lincoln. 153; A. Kruger, 174; C. Drake, 131; J. Drake, 140. Splits Converted: B. Moore, 7-6-10; F. Schneider, 5-7; C. Stuart, 6-10; P. Fisher, 6-8. SUN. NIGHT MIXED Hog Wash. 64-44; Hoses, 62-42; The Toads. 62-46; Brown Baggers, 604-474; Tails End. 59-53; Little Big Horn, 58-50; Big Four. 56-48; Alley Cats. 55-53; Hooter Crew, 55-53; Debs. 53-55; Sandbaggers. 52-56; White Lightning. 51-57. Really Rotten. 49* 2-584; Pin Pals, 49L-58'2; Hot Shots, 484-594; Fruins. 484594: Spare Parts, 454-664; Escapees. 3870. High Games and Series (Women): L. Snyder. 198-501; C. Wilcox. 183-182; J. Blough, 177; L. Tilley, 213; M. L. Snyder, 199517; K. Duff. 170-444; J. Ogden. 169; M. VanKuilenburg, 198, D. Kelly, 237; L. Fruin. 160; J. Lord. 154. High Games and Series (Men): G. Wilcox, 167; R. Snyder. 213; S. Eaton, 188; M. Blough, 187; H. Culhane, 201-557; R. Little, 173. M. Tilley, 227-563; M. Snyder, 205-589209-211-584; R. Ogden, 201-568; B. Martz, 197524; B. Lord, 210-180; J. Birman, 199-571. BOWLERETTES Kent Oil, 31-13; Pennock Hospital. 304134; Coenen Construction. 294-144; Hastings Bowl. 26-18; Reminder, 26-18; Hecker Agency, 26-18; Big George's, 24419*2; Mary's Beauty Shop. 24-20 Hause Realty. 234-204; Barry County Medical Care Facility, 22-22; Riverview, 214-224; D. J. Electric. 20-24; Burger Chef. 20-24; Pioneer Motel, 17-27; Hair Port. 154-284; Hair Care Center, 134-304; Shu-da-bin, 1331; Miller’s Carpet, 124-314. High Games and Series: L. Perry, 177; S. Pennington. 187; D. Bums, 184, M. Mullett, 169; B. Maker. 172; J. Hickey. 182; B Fritz. 173; S Drake. 171; R. McBrian. 183; J. Wait. 216; E. Wood. 186. P. Croninger, 177; B. Farrell. 168; J. Appelman, 176; S. Jackson, 200. F. Nicewander, 164; D. Chapman, 179; B Whitaker, 201; C. Cuddahee, 168: L. Elliston, 194; L. Bahs. 214 G. Buchanan. 176474; H. Coenen. 156-548; M. DePew, 189; D. Snyder, 187. Splits Converted: K. Thomas. 7-6-9-10; M. VanKuilenburg. 4-9; D. Long. 4-7-10; F Nicewander. 5-7; J. Elliott. 5-8-10. MAJORS Stevens Trucking, 429. Frantz Buick. 425.5; Pistoi. Ring. 416.5; E.W. Bliss Co.. 396.5; City Food & Bev . 379.5; Tiki. 375.5; Fruins, 353; No Shows. 320.5. High Games and Series. C. Stevens. 500; J. Schechterle, 516; B Dexter. 159-208-236-603; T. Nichols. 507; D. Lambert. 560; D Callihan, 503; W. Lydy. 235-174-199-608; B Bowman. 212-577; J. Barnum. 531; R Hook, 202-581; R. Newton. 237-564; J. Bennett. 513; L. Bennett. 557; D. Rose. 504; K. Chandler. 532; R Pierce. 200-204-542; H Keeler. 225567; J Bowman. 521; M. Veins. 563. MONDAY MIXERS Medical Care Facility, 69-39; Hastings Flower Shop. 66-42; Public Auto Outlet. 64443'j. Muir Drugs. 63-45; Art Meade Motor Sales. 61-47; Wilt's Custom Cars. 60-48; 10 Hastings students honored bv Rotarv Palm Reading ... by licensed minister Call WED. NITE CLASSIC BOWLING AAA. 70.5-45.5; Eberhard. 69-47; Carlton Center Ex.. 6848; WBCH, 6848; Jamar, Ge50: McDonalds. 64-52; Hast. City Bank. 64-52; Sign Tire. 63.5-52.5; Hastings Sweeper. 61-55; Electric Galaxy. 60.5-55.5; Farrell Heating, 60-56; Farmer Feed. 60-56; Hast Alum. Prod.. 59.5-56.5; Hastings Bowl. 57-59; Food Center. 52-64; Skedgell. 47-69; B&R Kafay. 43-73; Zephyr Service. 15-101. J Daniels. 193- 210- 213- 616; S Silsbee. 224212- 177- 613 948-2461 TRAVEL White. Cindy Hubert. Sherry Short (merit scholarship finalist). Teresa Maurer, Lori Teunessen. Sandy Spindler, Chris Hough, John Lenz, and Kevin Baum. INSURANCE WATER TREATMENT INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Life (All Types) • Individual Health Personal Belongings • Auto Home Form Retirement Motorcycle Business Group Health Mobile Home Rental Property s.„ Wernan Agency HENDERSHOT PLAZA-PHONE SUs2(0 123 Wtit Stott St reel. Hostings (from Grand? pJs459 11/11 Air Lines Tours Cruise Car Rental HASTINGS MFG. CO. Dewey's Auto, 485*-..; Machine Room, 4264; McDonald’s. 4374; Viking, 4374; Chrome Room, 418; Office, 3984; Hastings Flower Shop, 414; Leftovers, 3424. High Games and Series: D. Solmes, 248560; J. Bell. 212-559; F. Moore. 213-557. R. Hook, 204-546; C. Baker. 540; J. Laubaugh, 231-535; W. Beck. 533; W. Birman, 527; R. Conley, 522; D. Callihan, 516; R. Dawe. 505; N. Proctor. 503; B. Nystrom, 502; C. Helmer, 500. TUES. REC. NO. 3 Bob’s Service Shop, 30-18; Freeport Supply, 30-18; Carlton Center Ex., 284-194; Freeport Restaurant. 264-214 Barry Automotive, 22-26; Nashville Automotive, 1929; Stevens Trucking, 19-29; Yoder s Sunoco, 17-31. High Games and Series: B. Dexter, 212579; R. Conley. 555; B. Heath. 552; N. Gilbert. 533; D. Frederickson. 523; J. Usborne, 532; J. Buehler. 532; J. Barnhart. 571; H. Porritt. 204-546 Ten Hastings High School students will be honored by the Hastings Rotary Club, while another girl has been named as a National Merit Scholarship finalist. The Rotary honorees are: from left. Kim Baxter, Lisa Paavo. Dawn SERVICE DIRECTORY TUES. NIGHT MIXED Skedgell Well Drilling. 60-52; Buehler Realty. 594-524; Hallifax Snowplowing. 5854; Welton's, Inc., 574-544; Hastings Fiberglass, 564-554; Britten Bros. Const., 564-554; Carrousel Realty. 554-564; Woodland Sales, 54-58; Smith Silos, 524594: Brown's Bunch, 50-62. High Games and Series (Men): I. Eaton, 229-606. G. Wright, 225-594; P. Scobey, 236556; P. Anderson. 244-553; B. Tossava, 189541; R. Hause. 189-533; H. Gasper, 192-514; G. Skedgell. 190-500; B. Walker. 196; B. Ruthruff, 190; M. Carnell, 180; J. Warren. 179; M. Peake. 178; D. Keast, 170. High Games and Series (Women): N. Eaton, 206-585; J. Wright. 198-500; J. Skedgell. 16«; S. Still. 168; H. MoOre. 167; B Moore. 165; F. Brown. 163; G. Scobey. 163, 1. Ruthruff, 150; A. Eaton. 153; P. Skedgell, 147; P. Carnell, 146. Splits Converted: F. Brown. 5-10; E. Johnson, 5-7. WED. AFTERNOON Gilions, 27; Alflen & Assoc., 25; Champion Tax Service, 224: Ted's, 22; Hair Care Center, 214; Art Meade Auto Sales, 21; Nashville Locker. 18; Varney's Stables. 154; Yoder’s, 14; Vogt, 134. High Games and Series: J. Gardner, 165; L. Miller. 176; M. Brimmer, 144; L. Barnum, 200; L. Yoder, 186; J. McMillon, 202-537; L. Tilley, 195-548; B. Malik. 162-391; P. Harvey. 155-416, B. Faul, 186-516; K. Becker, 159420; M. Linderman, 189-458; M. L. Snyder, 196560; B. Vrogindewey. 186-531: V. Powers, 219-504. G. Purdum. 201-536. Splits Converted: L Barnum, 6-7-9-10, L. Tilley, 5-10; J. Alflen. 6-7-10, B. Lyttle. 4-7-9 (twice). J J Ten Hastings High School students will be honored on May !l while one Hastings student is a finalist in the I9S3 Merit Scholarship competition The Hastings Rotary Club will honor the students in its annual Rotary Honors Convocation on May 9. 1982. The students are honored for their accomplishments in their school and community throughout their high school career. The honorees are: Kevin Baum, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Baum of 620 W Indian Hills Drive; Kimberly Baxter, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Baxter of )o|o S. Michigan. Cristopher Hough, son of Mr. and Mrs Rodger Hough of 413 E. Lincoln: Cynthia Hubert, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hubert of 7 Ironside Drive: John Lenz, son of Jack Lenz of 3300 River Road. Teresa Maurer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Maurer of 1350 S Charlton Park Rd Lisa Paavo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Al Palmer of 1202 S. East St.. Sandy Spindler, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Spindler of 1935 N. Broadway; Lori Teunessen. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Teunessen of 3100 Bedford Rd., and Dawn White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Foss White of 913 S. Jefferson The finalist in the 1983 Merit Scholarship competition is Sherry L. Short, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Short of 6633 Lammers Rd. Delton. Sherry is a senior at Hastings and plans on attending Michigan State University. Dewey's Auto Body. 58-50; Tiki, 56-52; Cinder Drugs, 54-54; Goodyear Bros., 534-544; Hastings Savings & Loan. 52-56; Gordie s Wear House, 49-59 Michelob, 49-59; Food Center. 49-59; Hastings Bowl, 454-624; The Depot, 43-65; B & R Kaf-Ay, 43-65; Stalwart Buildings, 38-70. High Games and Series: D. Cheney, 210; S. Nash, 201-530; I. Cole, 204-519; B. Jones, 176; G. VanGeison, 180-506; S. Birman, 192; L. Service, 184; S. Slocum, 182-505; P. Koop, 178; G. Purdum, 236-590; D. Kelley. 199-520; L. Conley, 188; E Johnson, 191; E. Ulrich, 188-503. B. Eckert. 208-553. THURS. JRS. Hastings Bowl, 32; Hodges, 31; Cone Zone, 30; Miller's Carpet, 27; Moose, 254; Signs Tire Service, 254; City Bank, 23; Williams Special Tee's, 18; Middle Lakers, 13; Public Auto Outlet, 12. High Games: J. Lord, 120; D. Miller, 134; S. Denslaw, 138, S.Minner, 99; M. Miller, 79; J. Kubek, 139; Joe Kubek, 121; S. Krul, 130; K. Rine, 84; B. Rentz, 118; N. Winnick, 123; D. Dykstra. 146; E. Vargaz, 102; E Raffler, 101; H. Williams. 106; W. Robins. 152; R. Williams, 161; C. Miller, 123; P. J. DeVault, 114. Splits Converted: M. Miller, 9-10. The Hastings Banner Thursday March 17. 1983 — Page 11 Sherry Short is merit scholarship finalist JIM, JOHN, DAVE • Amtrak Tickets £ • Free Delivery • Al! Credit Cards Accepted $ pt 945-3412 ............. HASTINGS WATER CONDITIONING, INC. Softeners • Salt • Drinking Water Products cuTintD J DEALER y Phone (616) 945-3949 Club XXV 629 S. MICHIGAN AVE., HASTINGS, MICHIGAN BUILDERS Panelized, Modulars & Custom Built Homes WE WILL OBTAIN LOWEST FARES FOR YOU! KEITH PRONG BUILDERS PLANTS Land Development Energy Efficient Hornet. Office*. & Apt. Complexe* Complete Building Service Stop Hastings • hospital-funerals-weddings (free delivery in city limits) • plants and floral arrangements • wicker baskets • silk and dried arrangements • floral hair clips • full wire service (616) 945-3484 Joe & Kim Schroeder 402 North Michigan Avenue tyar ~ PTC | Hastings, Ml. 49058 p* I Barlow Gardens Florist I i CAR fr TRUCK REPAIR pt FRANTZ-^ |n |J CIIIUL MOTORS PA MTS DIVISION Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! 127 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 ELECTRICAL Phone 948-8103 RETAIL « COMPLETE REPAIR » ALL MAKES Electric Motor Repair LAUNDRY IKH.l.I XBFX K S ?! ' *( — . . . CUSTOM PAPERING & ' PAINTING FREE SERVICES MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY | SERVICE PARTS SWEEPERS ben_______ —rranxiin FRAMING CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED 945-2132 FRAMING 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Hours: Mor.doy 8 to 8 Tuesday Friday 8 to 5 1505 5. JEFFERSON. HASTINGS 945-5029 or GRAND RAPIDS 458*2703 ' BUICK-CHEVROLETl coupon $100 ncc Any Purchaseof 1 UFF *10.00 or Over vatuABLL SK; HASTINGS 945-4539 • • • • Mat Cutting Glass Cutting Stretching Mounting PHONE ITIcD tfjtaprring & painting 945-5274 Corner of Jefferson and State Street DOWNTOWN HASTINGS •Completely Professional •Oucliry Assured ^5 Bill McDonald 804 W. Grand St. Hostings, Ml. 49058 f 616/948-8848 J — Most motors repoired in one day — . ■ - Furnace Motor and Water Pumps Our Specialty •Com Operated Machines -Drop Off Laundry Electric Motor Service -Pressing 1569 Bodford Road Sales...Service...Repairs Phone 945-5113 607 S. Michigan, Hastings • 945-4720 HEALTH & FITNESS REAL ESTATE BICYCLES Now Timber Trails carries the Fuji bicycle Seethe new FUJI line this week I'imbcr "Trails Cnergics Inc. Ill W SUt.Strwt I HEATING & TTnrCONDITIONlNG TOTAL FITNESS, INC. Confidential Personal Instruction on Exercise zn<f Diet Cardiovascular & Physical Conditioning Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 For a Betfer Deal.. • MILLER see "THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE 1105 W. Green St., Hastings HOURS: Mon -Fri 7 a.m to 9 p m Sat 8am ’oa p m P'-AITOR’ REAL ESTATE Serving Barry County Since lH4o KEN MILLER. C.R.S. — BROKER I37W State St. Hastings <616* 945-5182 FARRELL'S Heating & Cooling HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION and SERVICE 802 E. GRAND 945-4020 �The Hastings Banner, Thursday. March 17, 1983 — Page 12 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 CLASSIFIED Apartment/House FOR RENT FOR RENT - SCHOOL­ HOUSE: Blacktop road, oil heat, one acre, toilets, ex­ cellent condition, suitable for church, faternal groups, warehousing. Reasonable. 945-5476. (3-17) FOR RENT: Three bedroom farmhouse, oil furnace. $200 month, plus deposit. References Call after 4 p.m., 517-726-0341, Vermontville. (3-17)_________ ROOM FOR RENT: For working person only. 9453332. ROOM FOR RENT: Utilities paid. Kitchen privileges. 9482033 VERY CUTE, upper, furnished apartment for rent. One bedroom. $200 a month, $100 deposit. Pay own utilities. 945-9101. (3-17) Space For Rent SPACE FOR RENT in basement of beauty shop, 314 E. State St., Hastings. Call 891 -8482 after 6 p.m. for more informatioa (3-17) Want To Rent WANTED TO RENT: Farm, approx. 200 acres, in Caledonia - Middleville area. Send replys to Box 804, in care ot the Reminder, Hastings. (3-24) HOUSE WANTED for rent or lease by professional couple in Hastings. Three or four bedroom, bath and half minimum, good neigh­ borhood. Reply to Ad No. 809, in care of the Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058. House For Sole HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER: Three bedrooms, baths, a lovely private setting. For details, call 9488270. COUNTRY HOME: Nice, five years old, three bedroom, 10 acres, in Dowling. Hastings schools. $44,900. (616) 721-3385, Banfield. (3-31) FOR SALE: Completely remodeled, two bedroom home on two quiet lots. No city utilities. Nashville area. 517-726-0117, Vermontville. (3-17) PAYNE LAKE COTTAGE FOR SALE: Beautiful view, super neighborhood. 1-962Q376. (3-31) MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE: 1974 Monarch mobile home, 24'x40', needs some repair, must be moved, $7,000 or best offer. 795-7854, Middleville. (3-17) Trailer for Rent FOR RENT: Remodeled, two bedroom trailer. $185. Call 945-5609. Travel Trailers FOR SALE: 1974Fan trailer, 24’, many extras, reasonable price, $3,900. Call 945-3096 after 5 p.m. (3-17)________ Bldg. For Sale FUR SALE BT OWNER: Building - 131 S. Jefferson, downtown location. Phone 616-945-9174 after 6 p.m. (317) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES STARTING THE 11th OF MARCH we will be opening a shoe store, selling shoes, socks, and jeans. They will be seconds. The shoes will be from $2.50 to $3.50; the socks will be 35 cents a pair. Mon. thru Thurs. we will take oruers for Wrangler jeans, junior and miss sizes 5 and 6 thru 13 and 14 for $8.50; also Chic cord jeans sizes junior and miss 5 and 6 thru 13 and 14 at $11.50 a pair until stock is gone. The colors you want may not always be available, but first quality. You must put $3.00 down on all orders and a limit of two pairs Shoes and Clothing (on right • downstairs). 214 Arlington St., Middleville, Mich. Open Fri.. Sat. & Sun. (3-17) STOP AT BUSY FINGERS GIFT SHOP FOR EASTER: Stuffed animals, crocheted toy's, bowls and baskets of silk flowers, refrigerator magnets. toilet paper covers, tanks, seat covers, and plastic needlepoint. Items- large and small, afghans, quilts and toss pillow covers at 2497 Gun Lake Rd.. M-43 West. Phone 945-5283. Help Wanted W EIGHT MANAGED t.' 1 ADVISORS: Qualifications: desire to lose 10 lbs. or more and 10 hours a week available. Will train, call 9459326 evenings and weekends. (3-31) INSERVICE DIREC­ TOR: Must be an R.N. currently licensed in Michigan. Will be respon­ sible for continuing education and training of new staff. Occasional weekend work. Responsible for infection control com­ pliance. Work four days per week. If interested, contact Jane Bagby, Ionia Manor, 616-527-0080. WORKING PARTNER: No ceiling income. Patented products. Retirement plan. Recruit, train and motivate. Call Dave Gallagher, (616) 527-0120 or 5274279, Ionia. PRINTER WANTED: Parttime. Experience in lay-ovt, vertical camera and press (AM 1250). No phone calk. Reply to True Value Hard­ ware, 111 E. Slate St , Hastings. MI 49058. At­ tention: Nathan. WANTED: Baby-sitter in my home. 2:30 p.m. to 12:30 a m. Phone 765-5323 after 3 p.m.. Freeport. (3-31) JOBS WANTED PRIVATE DUTY NURSING WANTED: 948-2033._______ WANTED: Lawn mowing, weeding or any jobs for 13year-old boy. 945-9962. WANTED: Hay to do on shares or by the bale, also doing custom plowing. Phone 758-3224, Lacey. (4-14) DAY CARE. My home. Reasonable. 623-5267, Delton. (3-24) X BUSINESS SERVICES MENDING BASKET: Also specializing in zippers and alterations. Call 945-9712 for appointments, (tfn) TAX PREPARATION: Experienced, reasonable. Dowling - south Hastings area. 948-2550, after 6 p.m. (3-31) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) CROSS WITH CHRIS! Personally escorted two week tours: East Germany, Austria, Switzerland. Belgium, Holland, June 14, 28. Scandinavian Adventure July 14. Price from $1,475 Detroit includes TWO MEALS DAILY, first class hotels. Free brochure. Mrs. Chris Press, 7369 Berne Rd., Pigeon, MI 48755. 517-4532202. TRY A CHRISCROSS! Cards of Thanks CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank my family and friends for all the cards, flowers, visits and prayers during my recent stay at the hospital, and for the loving care of my family after returning home. Also to Dr. Delnay and Dr. Hawkins and the staff at the hospital for their excellent care. God bless you all. Irene Hayes CARD OF THANKS Our sincere thanks to everyone, relatives and friends, who by their prayers, cards, flowers, services, memorials, food and all acts of kindness expressed their love and concern. It has been heart­ warming. Special thanks are due Borgess Hospital staff and all who were involved. Thanks to Bob Williams through it all; Rev. Faust and our Faith United Methodist Church of Delton. The family of Maurice White MEETINGS Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays. 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) CASH FOR LAND CONTTtAClS & REAL ESTATE LOANS Any lypr piopeily .mywlii ie tri Mu tiiq.in 24 Hout (..ill Hr. I 800 292 15t>0 I tt i hLlIioikil Au t:pl Co PETS MISCELLANEOUS FREE: Two small male puppies to a good home. 9454397. Hastings. (3-24) FREE KITTENS: "Males good barn cats or house cats. 948-2436, Hastings. FOR SALE: AKC German shepherd, female, five years old, $50 or best offer. 7957865. FOR SALE: Registered lhasa apso puppies, seven weeks old. Phone 948-8681, Hastings. (3-24) FREE IRISH SETTER to a good home. Has had shots. Female, spayed, 1«2 years old. 664-4036, Pine Lake. GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY: Male, five months. Free to good home. 795-9553, Middleville. AUSTRALIAN SHEP­ HERD PUPPIES and older dogs, $25 and up or trade for hay. (616 ) 897-5598. Lowell. USED LUMBER FOR SALE: Pine 2x8, 2x10, 3x12, 12x12; and 2x6 tung and groove flooring; hardwood 1x8. 3x12. 891-8454. Caledonia, Mike. (3-24) FOR SALE: New handmade toys for Easter. Also do mending. Waneta Lester, 623-8527, Delton__________ FOR SALE: 1971 Johnson Ski Horse, complete or parts. 623-2923, Delton. FOR SALE: In the barn, excellent 2nd cutting hay, $1.50 per bale. 795-3046, Lloyd Dundas. FOR SALE: 1942 B John Deere tractor, $600; 1964 Yellowstone travel trailer, self contained, $850 or best offers. 795-3811, Middleville. FOR SALE: Western horse saddle, good condition, $300. 948-8286, Hastings. FOR SALE: Six farrowing hog crates. $150; wheat straw. 75c a bale. 367-3274, Woodland. (3-24) HOUSEHOLD FOR SALE: FUR SALE: Wasner and dryer, good working con­ dition. 795-9952, Middleville. FOR SALE: King size headboard, good condition, wood, $125. 945-5946. FOR SALE: Excellent condition captains bed, maple finish, just four years old. If interested, call 9482643 after 4:30 p.m._______ FOR SALE: Dishwasher portable KitchenAid, coppertone, $55. 945-2892 or 9454574.____________________ FOR SALE: G.E. com­ bination washer-dryer, good condition, $100 or best offer. Phone 616-721-3314, Dowling. FOR SALE: Gas stove. 7959952, Middleville._________ BABY CRADLE and swing combination; and used jeans, cords and dress slacks, $1 pair. 945-4223. ODYSSEY II VIDEO GAME with 13 cartridges, $175. C232541, Delton. NEARLY NEW dehumidifier; SX70 Polaroid; chest of drawers. 948-9014. SEWING MACHINES: Repair most makes and models. Sales and service of White. We make "housecalls”. 948-2932, Doc's in Hastings, (tfn) TWO TODDLER CAR SEATS. $10 and $15; dark pine baby crib and mattress, good condition, $40 . 945-5025 or 945-4941. LOST ITEMS LOST: Tie tack, old hunter with duck call. City Food parking lot. Reward. 945-5025 or 9454941._____________ LOST: Vicinity Mudd Lake Rd. and North Ave., large black male German shepherd and collie mix, white mark on chest and front paw. Rewardl Call after 4 p.m., 758-3656, Lacey or 963-3287, Battle Creek. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ACCORDION: Hohner Diatonic accordion, ex­ cellent condition. Call after 5 p.m., 945-5276.___________ FOR SALE: Kimball organ, excellent condition, $850. 8529269, Nashville.___________ FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: 15 ft. Brillion cultimulcher. very good condition. (517 ) 566-8567, Sunfield. (4-14)___________ FOR SALE: Com planter, John Deere 1250, s>x 30” rows, like new condition. Call 891-8906. Caledonia. (317)_____________________ FOR SALE: Seven bottom mow board plow. Phone 7213138. (3-17) FOR SALE: JD 60, power steering and plow. 3-bottom trip. 765-5146, Freeport. FOR SALE: John .Deere grain drill. 15-hole fertilizer and grass seeder, good condition, $450. Phone 6232707, Delton. FARM TRACTORS, com­ bines and equipment parts • new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, dutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS. Stamm Equipment Co.. U.S. 131 at Wayland. Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666; also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa. Mich. Phone 374-8801. JOHN DEERE 40 C DOZER with 10 fl. disc. $2,900; heavy-duty dual axle trailer, $1,100; truck roll bar. $‘25. Call Battle Creek. 962-8363 after 4:30 p.m KIR SALE: 1974 Cutlass, runs but needs work. $350 374-8241. WANTED: Tractor IHC 1978 BUICK LeSABRE Super M WF. Nashville. 852 CUSTOM 4-DR. 52,000 9759. (3-31) miles. automatic, V-6 SHOCK COLLAR?Wanted to engine, air conditioning, rent or buy phone 945-3295. vinyl top, excellent family WANTED:'indoor medium car. Ari Meade Auto Sales. dog kennel in good shape or 948-8111, Hastings.________ large flight kennel 945-2892 1979 PINTO SQUIRE or 945-4574. WAGON: 37.000 miles, WANTED TO BUY: automatic, real nice. Art Baseball and football cards. Meade Auto Sales. 948-8111, Paying cash. 948-8168. <4-7> Hastings.___________ WANTED: Snowplow blade FOR SALE: 1971 Olds, runs for use on Far mall H front good. Call 945-9217, Hastings, end loader, phone 852-9140, FOR SALE: 1976 Olds Delta Nashville. 88, full power, air and cruise. WANTED: Used boat trailer Reese hitch and trailer for 12 ft. boat. Call after 6 brakes, 76.009 miles. 7260071, Vermontville. P-m., 948-8756._________ SALE: 1977 WANTED TO BUY: Stan­ FOR ding hay out of the field, cash Volkswagen Rabbit in good or shares. 367-2205. condition, 50.000 miles. Woodland. (3-17)__________ $1,950. 945-9876.______ ____ 1977 CHEVROLET MONTE USED CARS CARLO 2-DR. - 55,000 miles, and TRUCKS air conditioning stereo, swivel bucket seats, real 1 978 OLDSMOBILE sharp. Art Meade Auto CUTLASS SUPREME Sales. 948-8111, Hastings. BROUGHAM 2-DR. - 47.00G .’976 AMC PACER: 68,000 miles, loaded, sharp. Art miles, body in excellent Meade Auto Sales. 948-8111, Hastings. condition, runs good, $900 or best offer. 623-2269, Delton. 1979 MERCURY: 6 cylinder, FOR SALE OR TRADE: automatic, rustproofed, new 1978 Chevy Big 10 pickup, acrylic enamel paint, brown excellent condition. 943-9008. with tan interior, excellent FOR SALE: 1973 Ford % ton condition, $3,350. Phone 671pickup, runs good, good 4758, Hickory Comers. (3-24) rubber. $550 or best offer. FOR SALE: 1976 Ford Van. Phone Middleville, 795-3498. excellent condition, owner must sell. $3,500 or best Farm Animals offer. 945-2798. wanted HAY FOR SALE: Good quality first cutting. Will deliver. COD basis. 698-6477, Dutton. (3-17) FOR SALE: 1982 Schwinn World Tourist bicycle, 5speed, 27", excellent con­ dition. $95 . 374-7547, Lake Odessa._________________ FOR SALE: Front mount 7’ snowplow, also rollaway hens nest. Call Clarksville. 693-2571. 500 GAL. PROPANE TANK: Good shape, asking$400. Call 1S76 MERCURY MARQUIS Charlton Park, 945-3775. BROUGHAM 4-DR. - 57.000 DO-IT-YOURSELF ap­ miles, loaded, sharp. Art pliance repair. Service Meade Auto Sales. 948-8111, manuals and parts. 108 E. Hastings. Main St., Middleville. 7951976 OLDS 88: California 9952. STRAW. 75 cents; Oliver 88 car, no rust, immaculate, for parts, $75; Dodge pickup air. AM-FM, $3,250. 623-5391, wheel. $6; step bumper, $20; Delton (3-17) 15x39" black shutters, $8. FOR SALE: 1982 Pontiac 623-2069. J2000 station wagon. Call STRAW FOR SALE: 70 cents after 4 p.m., 9464600. (3-17) a bale. Phone 945-5783 after 4 1974 DODGE *7 TON p.m., Hastings. (3-24) TRUCK: Power steering, FOR SALE: Alfalfa hay, 1st power brakes, dual tanks, and 2nd cutting. Banfield new brakes, new clutch, Road. 721-3172.___________ $1,195. Call 795-3614, Mid­ dleville. (3-17) FOR SALE: Garden tractor. i960 Yardman. 11 hp . power 1972 NOVA FOR SALE: mower deck and snow­ Good condition, $450 or best blower attachments, $900. offer. Must go. Phone 948948-8277, Hastings.________ 9031 after 5 p.m. FOR SALE: Older manure spreader, yard trailer, material. Buying old dolls. 721-8201, Banfield.________ FOR SALE: Grassy hay, $125 a bale; 3 pt. hitch, 2-row cultivator. $100; In­ ternational chopper, both heads, $350. 945-9762. RIDING LESSONS: English or Western. Inside arena. Your horse or ours. Call 9452236. (3-24) AFRICAN VIOLETS: Large plants. $2. 700 E. Mill St., Hastings. TAKING ORDERS for lawn furniture. Have some built to look at. K and I) Woodcrafts. 948-8214._________________ FOR SALE: Boy’s 5-speed Schwinn bike, $40; boat trailer, $75 . 945-2329. Hastings. FOR SALE: Roll bar. $50; 5string banjo with case. $75. 945-5107, Hastings. KARL’S SEPTIC TANK PUMPER: Phone 721-8294, Banfield or 948-8972, Hastings.________________ HAY: 1st cutting alfalfa, also mixed clover. Phone 758-3466 or 758-3548, Lacey. MIXED HAY. ALFALFA BROME: First cutting, $1.25. Wheat straw, $1. Phone evenings. Pine Lake, 664-4641. (3-24) FOR SALE: 26" lady’s 10speed pro bicycle in ex­ cellent condition, $60. 9454951. MAPLE SYRUP FOR SALE: Gallons and quarts. Phone 945-5783, Hastings. (324)_____________________ FOR SALE: Craftsman lathe with motor and stand, $150. 693-2528, Clarksville. JELLY BELLIES available for Easter, for only $3.50 lb. at Reflections, 122 W. Mil) St., Hastings. (3-31)_______ FOR SALE: Corwood and Mariner seed oats from bin. one year from certified, $2.25 a bushel. (517) 852-0889, Nashville. (3-24) Foster Care PRIVATE ROOM available in my Adult Foster Care Home. Call 945-3747, Hastings. (3-31) YARD SALES MOVING & GARAGE SALE: March 19 only. 1980 N. Broadway Dresser, rug. games. clothes, lawn tractor, many other items. FOR SALE: Two-year-old quarter horse colt, no papers. $400 or make offer. 945-2236 (3-24)___________ FOR SALE: 16 hand sorrel quarter horse, shows and trails. (616) 763-3824, Bellevue.________________ AQUA STALLION SER­ VICE: Bloodlines Dr. Medicine Man and The Redeemer. For information call, 948-8742, Hastings. (315)___________________ AQHA STALLION SER­ VICE: Bloodlines Dr. Medicine Man and The Redeemer. For information, call948-8742, Hastings. (3-17) FOR SALE: Eight-year-old registered black Arab mare, quiet, gentle. Big Horn saddle, trimmed in silver. 945-2236. (3-17) Land For Sale FUR SALE: 6*4 acres, S8.000. Lawrence Rd. Con­ tract possible, $2,500 down. 11 percent interest. Cali mornings or weekends. 7583526, Lacey. (347) 4() ACRES: Woods, fields, pond, north Barry County, approved building sites. Cash or contract. Phone 367 3885, Woodland. MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE: 1971 650 Yamaha, lots of chrome, custom paint, $1,000. 6644061, Pine Lake. (3-24) FOR SALE: 1982 Honda"V45 Sabre 750, mint condition, $2,650. 945-5438. (3-17) 1978 YAMAHA YZ80: Newtires, rims, engine rebuilt, front shocks rebuilt, never raced, excellent condition, $335. (616) 758-3787, Lacey. FOR SALE: Yamaha 1977 750, shield, bags, shatt drive, excellent shape. 15.000 miles $1,250. Also. Yamaha 1974 360, $300. 792-2055, Wayland. (3-24) ROAD BIKE FOR SALE: 1982 Yamaha Heritage Special 400cc. only 3,000 miles, mint condition, $1,480. 945-5866. FOR SALE: 1973 Suzuki 400TS motorcycle with ex­ tras, $375. Call 726-0683, Vermontville. FOR SALE: 1973 Kawasaki Enduro, runs good, $225 or best offer. 948-8650. FOR SALE: 1978 Honda 250CR Modified, very nice, $750. Call 374-7298. (3-24) 1978 750 HONDA with custom parts. $1,000. 517-852-9111 or 616-795-7781. (3-24) FOR SALE: 1972 Honda 750, new front and rear tires and battery. Radio, saddlebags, touring box. just tuned up. 765-5146. Freeport. FIREWOOD ASH HARDWOOD: $30.00 a face cord. $24.00 smaller wood. Call after 6 p.m. 8521509, Nashville, (tfn) Famine to strike Delton April 8-9 • Before you go to bed tonight, some 10,000 human beings around the world will have died of starvation or disease related to malnutrition,” said members of the Cor­ nerstone Youth Center. While such staggering figures of misery and suffering give many of us a feeling of hopelessness, a group of Delton youth have decided to do something about it. Some 55 youth of Delton Youth Center (Cornerstone) are going to begin a ‘Planned Famine” on April 8 and 9. Organizer Rusty Carroll explained that the group will have a two fold purpose in going without food for 30 hours. "We plan for the youth participating in the program to stay together during the famine so that while we share the experience of feeling hungry, we can also learn why hunger exists in the world, and what we can do about it," Carroll explained. He added that many factors contribute to hunger: lifestyles, population, the energy crisis and others. "We’ll learn about them through audiovisuals and other program materials and discuss how we can be part of the long range solution," he said. The "planned famine” hunger program also has a very practical side. The youth will each contribute $6 of their own money - $2 for each meal missed - to participate in the program. They’ll seek out "famine sup­ porters” throughout the community to contribute as well. "Our goal is to raise $3,000," he said. "The money we raise may help feed many families or even an entire village for a month or longer.” The funds will be channeled through World Vision to help the hungry people. This in­ terdenominational Christian humanitarian agency is jresently supporting a number of hunger related relief and development programs in Latin America, Middle Eastern, Asian and African countries. "No single group or organization can help all of the millions of men, women and children who are hungry in the world," Carroll noted, “but the youth of Delton believe that people become hunger statistics one at a time and that they can be helped the same way. They’re determined to make a difference." Individuals interested in learning more about the "planned famine” program or in helping the Delton youth meet their goal can call Stuart or Leslie Buck at 623-2003. FOR SALE: Mixed hardwood. $35 face cord; three face cord, $100. 852-0740 or 852-9125. (3-31) YOUR SATISFACTION OUR GUARANTEE In keeping with the philosophical values of the Sisters of Mercy, Leila Hospital and Health Cen­ ter reaffirms its commitment to excellence by offering a "Patient Satisfaction Guarantee." We strive to provide services in a compassion­ ate, concerned and caring manner which deeply respects and reveres each person as unique and special. If, in some way, we have not lived up to these commitments, you will not be charged for services which are not satisfactory. Because of the nature of human illness, we can't guarantee the results of your medical care and the services performed by your physician or dentist. We cannot cover catastrophic events or waiting for services in departments where the more seriously ill patient must be treated first. Otherwise, we guarantee any and all patient services from the time you are admitted until you are discharged. We even guarantee our emergency-trauma and out-patient services. So, if you are ever dissatisfied with our service, we want to know about it. Well make ever/ ef­ fort to resolve the problem to your satisfaction. If we don't, your account will be adjusted for that particular service. At Leila, when we refer to our values, and our commitment to excellence, we really mean it... and that's a guarantee! ’’ IfalX £ Leila Hospital and Health Center 109 Mrtb mm. batllttrm.mtl>Hii 49011 tiletmill 9IMJS1 Sponsored by Sisters of Mercy Health Corporation � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-03-24.pdf 33eab5a92450a56c60e511b3fcdaa7bd PDF Text Text March 24, 1983 Board approves reduced pay hike, contract extension for teachers by Ken Reibel The Hastings Board ol Education Monday night voted 5-2 to extend the teachers' con­ tract. and granted them a limited pay hike that will increase their pay scale from ap­ proximately 13 to 15 percent over the next three years. The move is calculated to save the school system apuroximately $180,000 in the up­ coming year. Under their present contract, teachers are to receive a Oh-percent pay increase for the 1983-84 school year, the last year of their present three-year contract. Under the new plan, teachers will receive a 4.3 percent pay increase in the next two school years, and an increase tied to the cost of living in the 1985-86 year, which will fall between 4.3 and 6 percent. The formula is equal in cost to a two-year wage freeze following the expiration of the present contract. This is a beneficial arrangement for everybody," says Pete DeDecker. Hastings Education Association president. DeDecker says that in meetings held last fall, teachers "were concerned that 9'2 percent was somewhat out of line." He says the HEA began talking with the board in November, "and progressed to a more serious nature in January " DeDecker says he feels the compromise will help “the board, theschools. and the new superintendent." Some board members applaud the move, hailing it as a much needed compromise, and Delton man charged with plotting to kill his wife A 43-year-old Delton man demanded examination in Calhoun County District Court Tuesday on charges that he conspired to have his wife murdered. Charles Mast. 10120 Kingsbury Rd., is currently free on $50,000 bond. His examination is set for March 30 at 10 a.m. He is charged with conspiracy to commit murder, a felony carrying a mandatory life in prison. According to State Police Del. Sgt. Marian Bagent. investigators were first alerted tG a murder conspiracy Feb. 28, but didn’t learn who the intended victim was until March 10. At that time, according to reports. Mast's wife. Mary, 42. was to have met a “hit man” at the Grisly Bar in Bedford Township. According to police, the "hit man", who lias not been charged, had informed Mrs. Mast that he was hired by Mr. Mast "to follow her around “ nd gel something on her." But the hit man reportedly couldn’t get anything on Mrs. Mast, "but did have something on Mr. Mast to put him away for 20 years," which he would sell to Mrs Mast for $1,000, according to police reports. Police intercepted Mrs. Mast shortly before that meeting to warn her that the "hit” might be made at the Grisly Bar. Mr. Mast was arrested later that day at his home. Shortly after the arrest. Barry County sheriff deputies confiscated a Colt Camni an do III .45 calibre semi-automatic rifle from the Mast residence, and a secreted tape recorder which was allegedly hooked up to a telephone line. No further charges have been brought in the case, according to Det. Marian Bagent of the state police. in the best interest of the district. • I for one appreciate the H.E.A coming forward with this,” says Richard Shaw, member of the board's negotiating com­ mittee. He points out that the teachers "had 94 percent coming to them under the present contract." George Wibalda. who also helped in the negotiations, says "It's encouraging that the board could sit down at the H.E.A.’s request, that the H.E.A. has the leadership to stick their necks out like this." "I think we owe some thanks to the H.E.A. and its leadership." adds Wibalda. Wibalda says incoming superintendent Carl Schoessel "took a lead role in the discussions.” "I hope this will impart to the community a desire on our part to get our financial house in order.” says Dr. William Baxter, board president. "If we do decide to go for a millage in June, we hope this will make a positive impact.” Board members Judy Lenz and Diane Hoekstra voted against the contract ex­ tension. Hoekstra says the last year of the contract extension, which calls for a cost of living raise between 4.3 and 6 percent, does not "gi.-eroom for flexibility," and is "not in the best interest of the district." "The financial problems of our school district are sure to continue in the next several years,” says Hoekstra. “Therefore, in my mind, a multi-year agreement, no matter what the numbers are, that guarantee a wage increase...is probably questionable, and does not leave room for flexibility." Lenz says she is against the provision for the third year of the contract. "In past years we have experienced problems with multi­ year contracts, and I feel we are commiting ourselves too far down the road without knowing our financial situation." An eye on the sky.... Virus suspected in food poisoning at area fundraiser A virus is suspected of causing food poisoning that affected 40 or more people at a fundraising dinner held Mar. 13 near Lake Odessa. “We don’t know what it is at this point,” Robert Shaffer, director of environmental health for the Barry Eaton Health District, said. "No bacterial growth was found in the cole slaw dressing " Health officials suspected that the illness was spread ihtfunh the cole sluw. Shaffer said that the Michigan Department of Public Health believes that the viral in­ fection was an innaininaUwn of the stomach called gastroenteritis that causes nausea . diarrhea and headaches Shaffer said they had reports that the total number of people who got sick was upwards of 80, but only 40 have been interviewed by the department. "I understand that quite a few did go into the emergency room (at Pennock Hospital) shortly after the meal," Shaffer said. He said the department was still working with the hospital to determine the extent of the illness. He said that viral infection can spread through cole slaw and other foods, which is why the health department wants "sneeze shields” used al dinners. "It's so important to have that shield to keep that food protected." Shatter said "It’s just a lesson that you've really got to be careful with that food." Shaffer said that the health department will continue its investigation along with the hospital and state officials. Halting Ralph Junold peers through one of his smaller, hand-built telescopes. The 84-year old Junold recently built an 8’/j-foot long reflecting telescope, three times the size of the one pictured, which he is giving to the high school. For the complete story, see page 7. banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Volume 128, No. 12 (TWO SECTIONS) Hastings, Michigan Mike Trahan. 38. 700 S. Cass St., has been employed by Hastings Manufacturing Co. for eightyears, and is currently the manager of the fuel and pump division. He has four children in the Hastings Area Schools, between 5th and 11th grades. Trahan ran unsuccessfully in the 1982 school lioard election. • Also featured inside on the sports pages in The Hostings Banner 1982-83 Barry County Basketball team. The 10 players selected make up some jf the best basketball talent seen in the area in years. by Robert J. Johnston State Rep Robert Bender (R-Middlevillei. speaking to the Hastings Rotary Club. Monday, said that he voted against Gov. James Blanchard s tax package because of the lack of debate on the issue. "There was never a serious discussion of alternatives or the magnitude of the problems," he said. Blanchard has proposed raising the in­ come tax from 4 6 percent to 6.35 percent The tax would fall by ,75 percent after the slate pays off its debt. The House passed the tax package 59-51, last week, on a mostly partyline vole. Bender said Bender said that House Speaker Gary owen made a plea for the tax bill, followed by an opposition speech by House MinorityLeader Michael Busch Then the House voted Bender said, w ithout any discussion "This doesn't mean that I'm totally op­ posed to a tax increase, though philosophically, that's a hard step to take, the first term legislator said He said that not enough cuts can be made He has an associates degree in business from Della College in Bay City, and received a bachelor's degree in marketing from Ferris State College in Big Rapids in 1967. Before joining Hastings Manufacturing, he was employed as a salesman for eight years with the Federal Mogul Corp. Trahan recently served on the Hastings Area Schools K-12 study committee, on the building use committee, and is past president of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. He is active in junior athletics, and is chairman of the joint Barry County • Hastings Economic Development Com­ mittee. "I am running for my concern for the quality of education that kids art getting and will get in the future." says Trahan. He says he would luce to see present programs continued, and add new programs "that would help students go into jobs and qualify them for advanced education.” The entry of Toburen and Trahan into the race brings to four the total number of candidates. The other two are incumbent George Wibalda. and Hugh Fullerton, who was defeated in his bid last year for the school board. James Toburen No debate: Bender votes no • Jim Schipper (33) of Middleville tosses up a shot after stealing the ball from a Saginaw Carrollton player. The Trojans defected the Cavaliers 56-52 in the quarterfinal gome on Wednesday and now advance to the semi-finals on Friday at Crisler Arena against powerful Kalamazoo Christian. Middleville is now 23-3 on the season and boasts a 12-gcme winning streak. For the complete story turn to the Banner Sports Page inside. Bonner phoioi Thursday, March 24,1983 Two more candidates enter the race for Hastings school board vacancies Two more individuals have announced their candidacy in the June 13 election for two seats open on the Hastings Board of Education. James Toburen, 37, 914 N. Glenwood Dr., has worked at Flexfab Inc. for ten years, and is currently the company’s treasurer. He is also a vice-president and on the board of directors at neighboring Pro Line. A Hastings resident since 1974, Toburen has two u.JIdren in the local school system. Toburen graduated from Michigan State University in 1969 with a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance, and worked for three years as a certified public accountant with a Grand Rapids firm before joining Flexfab. Toburen says he would like to "work with the school board and the new superintendent to improve our educational system so that ail our children have the opportunity to be educated in the manner they deserve and have a right to. "Everyday that we don’t have some of these opportunities that have been curtailed due to budget problems, are days the children lose forever." says Toburen. Middleville marches on... Price 2(P in the stale budget to make up the deficit, estimated by the state Senate at S650 million and by Blanchard's staff at $900 million "It's going to take some kind of tax in­ crease for the state to continue paying its bills,” Bender said "If it's a temporary th»ng of lesser magnitude than what went over do the Senate), then I think I will support it." Republicans have proposed a one year, one percent lax increase, retroactive to Jan I. that Bender said would raise $600 million He said that the entire deficit should not be made up from new taxes, but that the legislature should look at more budget cuts. The Republicans on the Appropriations Committee have asked to see next year’s budget." he continued, which the governor hasn't presented." He said that Republicans want to know how the money raised by a tax increase will be spent Bender said that Blanchard has done a number" in selling the tax package to legislators and the public. He criticized Blanchard, however, for his slowness in making appointments to state boards and commissions, some of w hich. he said, are not functioning. Commenting on his new job as a legislator, he said the he has learned how little influence a freshman legislator from the minority­ party has. He did. however, secure ap­ pointments to three of the four committees that he requested: agriculture, his first choice, corrections, his second choice; and military and veterans affairs. He also is on the social services comittee, which he did not request He added that he was surprised, but pleased, at the amount of constituents who contact his office He receives 12 to 15 con­ stituent questions and concerns each day and had 70 on the biggest day in his 10 weeks in Lansing Bender was critical of the demands on his lime taken away by social functions, which prevent him from reading, writing and doing research. Special 36 Page... BUSINESS and INDUSTRY REVIEW Section Inside featuring... • • • • • • INDUSTRY EDUCATION COMMUNICATIONS HEALTH BUSINESS TOURISM �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. March 24. 1983 - Page 2 Commissioners learn health nuisance code needs a change by .Norma I’eterrson Barry County's Board of Commissioners learned that an admendment it added to the Nuisance Code recently concerning the burial of dead animals has created two problems. Robert Shaffer, Director of Environmental Health for the Barry-Eaton Health District, explained the inclusion of the word "domestic” in that admendment made the code section different from the one approved by Eaton County's commissioners and that it also now failed to cover wild animals someone might have. "Because we have a district health department ’’ Shaffer said, “it means that the code must be uniformly accepted by both counties Also the word 'domestic' forbids the department from enforcing the code in regard tosuchdead animals as deer, racoon, oppossum, and so on. They arc disease­ producing animals whether they are domestic or not." Following Shaffer s explanation, the commissioners voted unanimously to request prosecutor Judy Hughes to inform them of the proper procedure to repeal the amendment. "This should have never happened." said commissioner Rae Hoare "Let s remove the amendment so we can get back in step with the county we work with.' In other business, the board: — was informed by Hoare. chairman of the human services committee, that the recent cheese distribution saw more cheese given away al a faster pace. "In the past." she added, "senior Citizens were the majority of recipients, but this time there were more unemployed people at the sites." Another give-away of cheese is scheduled for this summer. Five arrested for Nashville arson Five persons, including two couples, demanded exam in Barry County District Court Friday in connection with the Oct.. 1982 suspected arson of a Nashville home. The five, all from Monroe, Mich., are Richard Joseph Marchese. 46, and his wife Rose Marie. 45. 2303 Nadeau St. Donald Joseph Marchese. 36. and his wife Kathleen Sue. 30. 3175 Woodand Blvd., and Susan Marie Norris. 26. 1382 Aibor St. The Marchese's examination is set for March 28, They are charged with arson and conspiracy to commit arson. Richard Joseph and Kathleen Sue were ordered held on $7,500 bond, while Rose Mane and Donald Joseph were held on $5,000 bond. Norris is charged with being an accessory after the fac‘ and ordered held on $7,500 bond. Her exam has been adjourned to a later date. All five are currently free on bond The suspects were arrested in Monroe Thursday by state police in connection with the Oct 12, 1982 fire of a single-story, wood frame home at 904 Edna St.. Nashville. According to sheriff deputy reports, the home suffered moderate damage to the living room, light damage to the kitchen, and smoke damage throughout. Two gas cans were reportedly found in the vicinity of the blaze, one in the living room. Lab tests on samples taken from the home reportedly show gasoline was probably used to start the blaze. Charlton Park offers reduced season passes Charlton Park Village and Museum is offering a special, reduced rate for its season passes. These passes, which allow vehicles to enter the park grounds, normally sell for $10 a year Until May 15. they can be purchased for $7.50 at the park or al various Barry County businesses. This enables vou to take advantage of the facilities' living history village, as well as the recreational areas, which include a beach, picnic areas, ball diamond, and other programs. The entrance fee without a pass is $2 per car per visit, so if you visit the park just four times, a season pass will save you money. Entry during special events and use of the boat ramp are not included as par! of the season pass. Police Beat: A BRIEF-CASE was reported stolen Monday by Larry Pranger, 562 Stale St.. Shelby’ A TRACTOR ENGINE and battery was reported stolen March 16 from the Floyd Barnum residence, Wellman Rd,. Nashville. Prairieville police chief, wife fined for trespassing Explanation sought on city government To The Editor: Petitions regarding a managerial form of government for Hastings are to be circulated. I understand. I haven't seen one but couldn't sign if I did. Reason: 1 do not know the specific dif­ ferences between mayoral and managerial governments. And I wonder how many­ Hastings residents do understand all that would be involved? Sould not some definitions be issued, and well-circulated among residents before they are asked to sign a petition?. Sincerely yours. E. Miller Great series... To The Editor: 1 have thoroughly enjoyed the series on the life of Irving Charlton Mr. Mead has portrayed the man's history in such an in­ teresting way. 1 began a Barry County Scrapbook about eight years ago. and this series will be an interesting addition 1 do hope Mr. Mead can be persuaded to go ahead with another series until the in­ formation well, he possesses, runs dry. He's to be complimented on his gift of time and memory shared, and this includes mv thanks to both Mr. Mead and The Banner for sharing it with the community. Sincerely. The police chief of Prairieville Township and his wife pleaded guilty in Barry- CountyDistrict Court Friday to trespassing in a township park. Scott Veen. 25. and his wife Darlene were each fined $35. and placed on three months probation. The couple is accused of damaging elec­ trical connections and skirling on a caretaker's mobile home al the Prairieville Township Park at Gull Lake on Feb. 1. Det. Sgt. Ken DeMott, of the Barry CountySheriff Dept., could give no motive for the couple's action. He did say that Veen was offduty at the time DeMott added that investigators knew "almost immediately" who was responsible for the damage to the caretaker s trailer. The Prairieville Township board, at a special Feb. 14 meeting, issued a letter of reprimand to Veen, and placed the chief on one year’s probation. According to a township spokesperson, the letter of reprimand will be destroyed at the end of the probation "if (Veen) lives up to the board's expectations, and conducts himself as a police officer should." Township officers will not comment on what Veen's motives were. Allegan County Prosecutor Fred Hunter, appointed by the judge to handle the case, said Veen "evidently knew the woman (caretaker) before the incident." Hunter was assigned to the case because Barry County officials believed their han­ dling of the issue could provoke questions of conflict of interest or partiality. The pair was originally charged with malicious destruction of property under C’CC, but Hunter asked that those charges ne dropped. Elizabeth L. Smith -elected commissioner James Gordon as a delegate io the Southwestern Michigan Planning Commission That commission will hold an orientation session on March 30 and Gordon urged his fellow board members to attend "The bottom line in county goverrnmerit is cooperation." he said. — was notified by Winnie Keller. Director of Planning and Zoning tor the county, that Richard Scott s term on the zoning board of appeals will expire on April 1 She said that Scott was willing to serve again The com­ missioners will act on that vacancy at their next session — was informed that the county tourism committee has leased a transit bus for April 21. Members and other interested parties will tour various tourist attractions in the county on that day Bicycle found in Yankee Springs Michigan State Police from the Hastings team report finding a ten-speed bike recen'iv in the Yankee Springs Area. The bicycle is described as a blue. Ward's brand. Open Road ten-speed with a yellow seat. It was found Friday. March 18. near Warner Lake in Rutland Township. Sgt Richard Zimmerman, team commander, says that if this bike belongs to you. to contact the stale police team at 948-8083 to claim it. Court News: Battle Creek man sentenced to 90 days for assault & battery Joseph Marvin Lynd. 29. 9915 Q Drive. Battle Creek, was sentenced Friday to 90 days in jail and two years probation for assault and battery. Police say Lynd attacked his live-in girlfriend, Christine DeKubber. on Dec. 21. striking her in the face with the butt of a rille. Lynd was tried March 1 on a felony charge of assault with intent to commit murder, after police say he tried to shoot DeKubber The jury returned a verdict of guilty to assault and battery. Circuit Court Judge Richard Shustr credited Lynd with 68 day - already spentn custody. and granted him work release from jail. In addition. Lynd was assessed $1,066 in fines, costs and restitution, and ordered not to associate with or harrass DeKubber. In Other Court Proceedings: Penny Ann Lee. 26. 2220 Tanner Lake Rd., pleaded no contest to a charge! of felonious driving. Lee is charged with the August 7 hit and run accident on M-66 that seriously injured James Lee Friddle of Woodland Sentencing for Lee is set for April 1. Five injured in M-43 mishap Five persons were hospitalized Thursday, .ncludmg one with serious head injuries, following a head-on collision on M-43. south of Hastings Sheriff deputies say Wavne Charles Bourdo. 16. ot 9 Mile Rd . Plainwell, was northbound on M-43 Near Goodwill Rd when the mishap occurred According to in­ vestigators. Bourdo was passing another car when he was met by a southbound vehicle driven by Morrell Frantz, of Podunk Lake. Hastings According to investigators, the impact occurred on the shoulder. Hipping the Bourdo vehicle over, and throwing Frantz s vehicle 15 feet back onto the road Bourdo was taken to Pennock Hospital, then transferred to Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, where he is listed in "fair to poor” condition with head injuries. Frantz is report ely in fair condition in Pennock Hospital Three passengers in Bourdo's vehicle were treated at Pennock Hospital and held for observation. They are Karen Sue Leinaar. 23. 14017 Hallock Rd., Hickory Corners. Vaughn Douglas Mills. Fawn Lake’ Shelbyville, and Dawn M Akers. 1062 Banner Send Form PS 3579 to P O. Be. B ,usps Q7| 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by.. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Michigan 49058 Volume 128. No. 12 — Thursday. March 24. 1983 Subscription Rates: S10 per year in Barry County SI2 per year in adjoining counties: and *13.50 per year elsewhere. Hastings and Middleville tin- departments used an extraction tool to tree victims from the overturned Bourdo vehicle The accident remains under investigation Jury acquits woman of larceny A Barry County Circuit Court jury deliberated one-half hour Tuesday before returning a verdict of not guilty to larceny over $100 against an 18-year-old Delton woman. Police say Dalene Marie Farran. 103 S. Grove St.. Delton, stole money, checks, a calculator and other objects from a home on Wall Lake Rd on or about Dec. 17. Man pleads guilty to illegal entry A 22-year-old Hastings man pleaded guilty in Barry County District Court Wednesday to a charge of illegal entry. Kipling Robert Beck. E. Grand St., was arrested March 19 after state police received reports of a subject knocking on windows on the 5000 block of E. Slate Rd. Police say neighbors confronted Beck, and it was soon after discovered that the John Morgan residence had been broken into. Beck was sentenced by District Court Judge Gary Holman to five days in jail Rescue workers struggle to free Koren Sue Leinoar from the wreckage of one of two vehicles involved in a head-on collision Thursday, March 17. on M-43 south of Hastings. Public Opinion ...by Ken Reibel Should all high school students achieve minimum requirements for graduation? Ian Morgan Shirreffs. 18. 7555 Moe Rd . Middleville, was sentenced to four months in the Barry County Jail, with credit for 13 days, for the Jan. 26 break-in of a chicken coop. Shirreffs also received three months probation, and assessed $303.75 in fines, costs and restitution, and ordered to obtain a high school diploma Judge Shuster furthered o’-dered that the final 6u days of Shirreffs sentence be suspended upon successful completion of the Alternative Directions program. Charles David Anderson. 45.8?16 S. Marsh Rd.. Plainwell, pleaded guilty to attempted welfare fraud as pari of a plea agreement with prosecutors Sentencing for Anderson is scheduled for April 1 Kyle Paul Jacobsor . 2180 Payne Lake Rd.. Middleville, pleaded guilty to the Jan. 20 burglary of a Duncan lake Rd. home. In exchange for his plea, prosecutors agreed to dismiss two other felony counts against Jacobson Jacobson also pleader! guilty to the Jan. 26 theft ot a radio from a motor vehicle. Sentencing on both charges is set for April 1 Lawrence J Klok. 34. of450 Egleston Ave.. Kalamazoo, was found guilty during a trial March 14 and 15 of possession of a firearm while committing a felony Assistant Prosecutor Allan Vanderlaan maintained that Klok. on Oct. 5. 1982. assaulted Gordon Henderson with a shotgun "but without intending to commit the crime of murder or to inflict great Ixidily harm Kick's sentencing is set for April 1. Ed Dunklee QUESTION: Hastings Hickory Rd.. Battle Creek Ambulances from Hastings and Delton responded to the call, as well as two Hastings wreckers, and rescue workers from the Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. The Hastings K-12 Study Group has urged the school board to consider the establish­ ment and measurement of required minimum skill levels for the receipt of a high school diploma. Do vou agree that high school students should meet a set requirement for graduation? Donna Buehl: I definitely do. I have four children who have gone through the high school here, and they have done well and 1 have seen the importance ot going to school, and making it in this world The reading .skills are extremely important in whatever you do " Steve Lewis: Yes. 1 believe it is. They need to know how to spell and write so they can take down information m> people can understand what tneyre talking about At least t hey should know how to read I’ve hat! people work lor me that couldn't read or write - you wouldn't know what they're talking about " \ndy Klevorn: "I do think it's a good idea Sometimes, they graduate kids that don t know very much It would help kids that want to go on to college Just basic knowledge is good." Jim Secbrr: We re always hearing that a lot of people can't fill out a job application well, they should eithei teach it to them or make sure they can do it before they leave >ch<x>l " Linda Wright: Yes They should !>e required to fill out a job application She says if the students is unable to graduate, then he or she should get help so they can Morris Ogdi-ii: Yes By what I vc seen the last few years tnat I've worked. I think that vounger people could stanu a Ollie inure education Young people can never get enough education.” Ed Michael: "I personally believe that when I graduated from high school. I was too young I think a lot of kids are being graduated school too young In some part, there are students who don't have the academic skill they should have to find a job Of course in today's economy, the only recourse they have is to go in the service Ed Dunklre: "I think people ought to take a lest like the SAT . and uivr h» have a minimum reading and math level \\ fiats the use «f school il you don't learn anything” Dunklre .. student at Hastings High School, says he dorsn I see too many classmates failing I don't know many who arc thinking out. hr says "Most ot the |x*oplr 1 know know liow to read �The Hast-ngs Banner Thursday March 24 . 1983 Page 3 This week featuring... Mary Ann Naegele Babcock-Mitchell engagement told Mr and Mrs. Willard Babcock of 8916 Cedar Creek Rd., Dowling wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tracy, to Jeffrey Mitchell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Mitchell of Kokomo Ind. A June 25 wedding is being planned. McConnellKillinger to wed Dr. and Mrs. Lynn T. McConnell of Hastings announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage to their daughter. Shannon Lee of Richmond. Va.. to Timothy James Killinger of Richmond. Va.. son of Mr and Mrs. Bernard L. Killinger of Woodland. The bride-elect graduated from Hastings High School in 1978 and her fiance was a 1976 Hastings High School graduate Shannon graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering in June. 1982. She is currently an associate engineer in telecommunications for VEPCO of Rich­ mond. Va Tim was a 1981 graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He is employed by the E. R. Carpenter Company of Richmond. July 2 is their wedding date Kenyon-Haines to wed in June Mr. and Mrs. Arnol Kenyon of Delton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Michelle Renee, to Brent Eric Haines, son of Mr and Mrs. Tom Haines of Delton Michelle is a 1979 graduate of Delton High Schoo! and is currently employed by Trans America Insurance of Rattle Creek Brent is a 1978 graduate of Delton High School and is employed by Union Pump of Battle Creek. A June 11 wedding is being planned Fleury-Kenyon exchange marriage vows March 5 Carol L Fleury, daughter of Nir and Mrs. Raymond Fleury of Hickory Corners. Mich., was united in marriage with Kenneth D Kenyon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arion Kenyon of Delton. The ceremony took place on March 5 at the United .Methodist Church of Augusta The couple was married by Pastor Hubert Lowes of Augusta. Mich. The maid of honor was Laura Vendeville. Bridesmaids were Lisa Wilson and Ruth Broadhurst, sister of the groom. The best man was Mark Thompson. Groomsmen were Don Osborne and Bob Fleury, brother of the bride. The ushers were George Broadhurst and Rick Fleury, brother of the bride Mary Ann Naegele finds it rewarding to keep a variety of activities cooking in her daily life The Hastings woman has found that volunteering to w ork with and for children is her special niche. Whether working with one child or as many as60 at a time, she is undaunted in her efforts to go that extra mile to help make a project meaningful and special At Grace Lutheran Church, for instance, she has directed full-scale productions of musical plays that contain traditional Christmas messages m unique presen­ tations. The plays have involved a cast as large as 60. with youthful performers as young as four-years-old For three years, she has been an integral force in the church plays and credits "a lot of good help” for making them successful There are many members "who are very capable and willing to work." says Mary Ann. She said her interest in being a part of the church plays goes back to her childhood "My family and I were always involved in plays I wanted to work with children here And I like working with children and that’s as big a part of it as anything." says Mary Ann. One of her own youthful memories goes back to when she was 13 She had the role of th'- lead angel, but ended up staying home with a good case of chicken pox instead Mary Ann feels that children can gain many benefits by being involved in plays. Helping children to gain experience speaking or singing in front of a group is one benefit, she said. Perfecting memorization skills and going through the discipline of rehearsals are other aspects that ail add up "to help to round out each individual child." And when a play goes well, everyone in­ volved can share a special good feeling of the teamwork involved, she said They are so proud, especially the little ones, of what they've done " The very young children are especially "cute to work with." comments Mary Ann. Four-year-olds, for instance, lake their roles in the play very seriously and are so earnest in learning their lines. "There's never a dull moment when working with kids," she adds. Mary Ann and her husband. Richard, have a 12-year-old daughter. Carla. They resiaeat 413 E William St. Mary Ann and Richard serve as counselors of their church's junior high youth group. They help plan programs 1 like an upcoming "silly supper") for the youth and take them on trips. Other church activities for Mary Ann in­ elude serving as chairman of the Christian Board of Education and assistant Sunday School .Superintendent. Siu . Iso is on low church council and is a member of the Sarah Circle which keeps her busy doing things like making items for bazaars and making pasties for fund-raising projects. Joining the Hastings Women Club was one of the first organizations Mary Ann joined when she and her family- moved to Hastings about six years ago. She now serves as corresponding secretary of the club and is a past director "I like Women's Club because the membeis come from so many walks of life and you can share of part of their world The programs are educational and they make you aware of the needs of other people." she said. A native of West Virginia and a graduate of College classes offered in Hastings Deborah J Purchis. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Varney of Nashville, and Daniel L. Cullers. Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Teske of Hastings, are pleased to announce their engagement A May 21 wedding is being planned. Students who are interested in taking Western Michigan University classes m Hastings are urged to attend an "In­ troduction to Western" meeting on March 30. at 7 p.m The meeting will be held at Hastings High School in the CommunityEducation Office Mr. Michael Myckowiak. director of Continuing Education, will lie there to ex­ plain the various degrees of Western He w ill also explain the admission process Spring classes start the week of May 2 and the final registration date is April 18. Newest citizens at Pennock Mary Ann’s cheese potato soup Ingredient > •« mecliuin pitlaloes and water to coveri; 1-Tablespoon margarine. 1Stalk celery; 2-small carrots; 1 ideaspoon salt; ‘ 1 teaspoon onion powder; '..-teaspoon black pepper; 2-Tablespoons flour. 1-cup milk; and 1 -lb. Velveta Cheese or Four Quart Cheese c.-ubed). Peel potatoes, cube, and cover with water In blender add 1-cup of water Io carrots and celery and puree; add to potatoes along with margarine, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Cook until potatoes are soft* Mash into small chunks. Do not drain. Mix flour and milk and add to soup. Cook at low temperature untill thick Add cheese cubes and stir until cheese is melted and well blended Yield: Ap­ proximately 21 quarts of soup. Local doctor receives award A physician from Hastings received a teaching award on Saturday. March 19 from grauuating medical students in Michigan Purchis-Cullers plan May wedding East Highschool in Akron. Ohio. Mary Ann lived m five other states before moving to Michigan where her husband went to work for L V. Bliss in Has-mgs °f Michigan, she laughs that the family moved here in lime to enjoy the blizzard of 1978 “H .. quite interesting her I like the snow and the change of seasons." Family activities include traveling and they enjoy traveling in this state to learn more about it. They’ve also been to Canada Prior to moving here Mary Ann worked in the accounting and marketing departments tor three different telephone companies: in Ohio. New York, and Alabama. Not only did sheenjoy her work, but faund it interesting as well, especially working in marketing where she would be aware of future plans before they became public knowledge Her involvement in Hastings includes being active in the junior high school PTO by­ attending meetings and being involved in discussions on how "to improve life" at the school •She also donates one day per month volunteering m the junior high library. Volunteers have been helping to keep the library open for students to use ever since budget cuts reduced school staff Mary Ann says she lias very strong feelings about the importance of reading and hopes that the school's library can be opened again on a regular basis. Reading is one of her favorite hobbies along with sewing, counted cross-stitch, and crewel embroidery Learning the techniques of quilting is a new venture for Mary Ann who says that she enjoys learning new crafts. She has just completed the top of a quilt and is looking forward to finishing the complete project. Aerobic dancing is another activity MaryAnn pursues. In the kitchen, she's not afraid to experiement. She makes a yummy pizza sauce that's her own concoction, but says the family's favorite is cheese potato soup. The soup is one of Mary Ann's original recipes. She said she started out making a regular potato soup and then decided to try her own rendition "It's really good on a cold day." Mary Ann said, it's good served with a salad or a sandwich for lunch or by itself or before the main dinner course. The cheese potato soup is good reheated so it's especially convenient to have around after a busy day out of the house, said MaryAnn. State University's College of Human Medicine. John Fredrick. D.O., assistant clinical professor of family practice, was honored for his "outstanding dedication, interest and ability in medical education". His award was presented at the medical school's 1983 commencement exercises, held at the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts. Dr. Fredrick teaches medical students taking community- clerkship training in Hastings and on tlx Kalamazoo campus of MSU'.s College of Human Medicine. The medical school is part of the Southwestern Michigan Area Health Education Center SMAHEC). which directs undergraduate, graduate and continuing medical education in the Kalamazoo area ITS A BOY John and Kathy Thomas. Lake Odessa. March 16, al 11 84 pm . 7 lbs. 10‘_. ozs.; Terry and Sharon Furlong. Clarksville. March 18. at 1:40 a.m.. 8 lbs.. 5 ozs ; Louis and Mary Simon. Hastings. March 18. at 2:58 p.m.. 7 lbs. 15 ozs.. Darwin and Janice Raffler. Woodland. March 19. at 5:03 p.m.. 9 lbs, 5’4 ozs.; James and Linda Wright. Hastings. March 22. at 12:31 a m . 6 lbs.. 15 ozs.. Katherine and Dav id Snell. Hastings, at 9 11 a m . 6 lbs . 4 ozs < »n March 17. twin boys were born to Larry and Karen Knowels. ot Grand Rapids Bradley Dale at 2 pm. 5 lbs.. 15'■- ozs. Randll John at 2:02 p m., 6 lbs.. 2 ozs. The proud paternal grandparents are Randy and Nancy Knowles of Gun Lake, the maternal grandparents are John and Millie Carlson uf Grand Rapids The prouder great grand­ parents are Mrs Gunda Pennocs of Nash ville. and Lorna and Omo Knowles of Hastings Mrs Isaac Bursley of 445 Shepard St.. Charlotte is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter. Dons Ida. to Mark Paul Andrews, son ot Mr and Mrs Joseph Andrews of Curtis Rd Nashville Doris is a 1973 graduate of Charlotte High School and is self-employed Mark is a 1973 graduate of Maple Valley and a 1977 graduate of olivet College He is employed by E B I Breakthru in Charlotte A May 21’wedding is being planned The staff ol the Hastings Public Library again publishes the change in library overdue fines for those who may have missed the February announcement overdue lines since March I have been io cents per book per day that the library is open. Tuesday through Saturday each week The library has a complete set of federal income tax forms in master copies that may be copied on the photocopy ing machine, the cost is ten cents per page Also available are instructions, and IRS publications Subscribe Marriage Licenses Dale Paul Gardner ! • < rfrtral Lake, and Denise M Sensilla. IB. W«»«llan<l Jeffrey .layne.-. u.l. l-.i»r e ".■! Julia Ann Hogan. 2o. Delton Ricky Joe Hall. 22 I’binwrll and Denise Marcusse. 21. Shelby \ ill«- to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 ST w" HODGES JEWELRY Tear E»H Service Bepelr Center 122 W. State St. Hastings Ijjastings pavings & S Doan 136 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan "Serving Hostings and Barry County Since 1924" Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! “TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: • Statement Savings 1. Prestige Card ■ Emergency Cash • Passbook Savings “Day in...day out interest on both Passbook and Statement Savings.” • Certificate Savings . Long Term Investment Accounts Home Mortgage Loans Home Improvement Loan Money Orders Travelers Checks Contract Servicing Notary Service Direct Deposit of Social Security Checks Automatic Transfer of Funds: 1. Loan Payments 2. Transfer of Funds from Checking to Savngs or Loan Account “Truly where you save does make a difference” FAST Repair Service • Engraving • Watch Repair be held at the Home Office, 404 tost Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 13,1983, beginning ot 9:00 a.m. DUANE I. O'CONNOR, Secretary • • • • • • • • Library fines went up on March 1 Bursley-Andrews engagement told To Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan: Notice is hereby given That the Annual Meet­ ing of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will SAVINGS INSURED UP TO <100,000°° ITS A GIRL Joellen and David Anderson. Hastings. March 21. al 10a.m.. 7 lbs.. 33< ozs. NOTICE Mary Ann Naegele dishes up a bowl of hot potato soup, made from a recipe she concocted herself. When the weather is chilly, her family is delighted to find it cooking. Ph. 945-2963 TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU WITH DRIVE-IN FACILITIES! LAKE ODESSA OFFICE DRIVE-IN Located a* 802 Fourth Avenue Lake Oae-.so OPEN Monday Tuesday and Wednesday ’ on’O 4 30 pm Fr-day 9 am to 5 30 C m ‘Xursdoy and Saturday 9 a m to '2 noon Located ot 136 E State S» Phone 945-9561 Phone 374-8849 ISLK .„ > ♦» It*' �I The Hastings Banner. Thursday, March 24. 1983 - Page 4 St. Rose “Renew” program March 27th Biblical drama to be performed A dramatic presentation of "The Last Supper” will be given at Lakewood United Methodist on Thursday. March 31. at 7 p m The presentation is uone by laymen and women of Faith United Methodist Church of Delton, on M-50 just uest of M-66. This is a still drama, portraying the final eve of the life of Jesus Christ and focuses upon the statement of Jesus. "One of you shall betray me." The drama is the work of Ernest K Emurian. a United Methodist minister who first directed in Elmwood Avenue United Methodist Church in Portsmouth. Vir., in 1954. Since that time, it has been repeated countless times by both professional and amateur groups. Nearly 40 persons take part in the total production, involving music, makeup, lighting, and more, as well as the dramatic parts. Since it was first done in Delton in 1972, the church has made it a part of their Lenten activity to do the drama in their own church and to accept limited requests from other churches. This has led to dozens of presentations in churches of various denominations around the state. Delton Area CEDAR CREK BIBLE. Campground IbKid 8 mi. S . Pastor. Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at lu a m . Worship II a m . Evening Ser­ vice at 7 p m , Youth meet Sunday 6 p m . Wed Prayer Bible7pm DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Comer Pifer and Cedar Creek Rd PaulS Howell. Pastor Plaine >H8wum SaturdayServico-.SabaihSchixil 9 30a m ; Worship II a m.; Wed. 7:30 p m Bible Study and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor Elmer J Faust On •M-4’1 in Delton Services - Worship 10 45am . Sunday School 9 30 10 30; Evening Service 6 p m . United MethodiM Women every first Thursday. 7 30 p m . United Methodist .Men every M-eond Sunday. 7 30 a m. INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton iax-aled on M-43 in Delton Pastor Steve VanNatlan Sandy Campbell. . -inday School Director Sunday School 10 am. Family Worship and Bible Teaching II a m . Children s Church. 11 a m . Evening Service 6 P m Wednesday Bible Study at« p m . Choir Practice at 7 50 pm Last Fndav ■>l every month. Family Night at 7 30 pm at the church Call 033-5391 MILO BIHLE CHURCH. Corner M43 and Milo Road. Doug Huntington Pastor Rt No 3. Box 315A Delton. Ml 4MO44. Phone 671-47U2 Sunday School in (■> a m. Worship Service lluo. Evening Aorship 6 no pm W< •< -vice7oopm Plc.lKlEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH 10221 S Norn* Rd Acron from Praine\ ill.- Gamer Hrs Bill Blair. Pastor Sundav S-|kmJ 1U a m . Morning Worship 11 a m Sunday Night 7 p m Bible Study. Wednesday Service 7pm ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 12. .2 Hail Rd, Hrlion father Ray Allen. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev l.ynr. Wagner officiating Phone 7583119 Country Uhapvl wnrrtnp In 15 am Sunday School 9 am. Banfield worship 11 3oa m COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE fill RUH Former Johnstown Town­ ship Hall. Dowling Mark A Shriver PuMor Sunday School 10 am. Worrtnp in 45a m . Evening service 6 pm Weil evi-tiing prater 7 pin Fellowrtiip dinner Iasi Sunday of each month. 2 30 p in at the church Nashville Area CHURCH t)F THE NAZARENE. 301 Fuller St M-79 Pastor James SIht-ii.hi Sunday Service* & SuimDv Sr-hmil. to a m . Morning Worship II a m Evening Services. Youths p m . Evening Worship 7 pm . Wednesday mill week prayer 7 pm. Wednesday caravan program 7pm HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH Hwy M-66 Id mi S ol Nashville. Robert Lee SbotU. Pastor Sundav 9:45 a m Sundav School; 10 45 a m Worship Service. I. p in 1 ouiig People .Meeting. 7 on pm Evening Service Wednesday 7 30 pm Bible Study and ITayer Hour Free cnunM-l mg service on all problem* Phone 616 758-3866 or 963-1713 FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7435 N Woodland Rd . Lake Odessa Pastor Richard Scssink Church phone 3674621 Pastor's phone 374-8938 SundavMorning Worship lo uo a m . Sunday School II 15 am. evening service 7 no pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 wi p m OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK Lacey Father Hay Allen Rhone 623-2490 Sit.day Mass at 9 oo a m STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST Wrllman Rd at E State Rd Rrv Charlv* Davenport. 11” Star St. Spring Arbor. Ml Ph 5I7-75O-2497 Sunday School 10 am, WonhipSenwe 11 a m Mui owk Servicr Wed at fi p.m PEACE UNITED METtnMJIST CH' 'RCII. al Bamville 4 miles W -rf Nashville on M-79 Steven Rod. Pamir Worship Service 9:15 am Sunday Church School and Coffee Fellowship lo IS a m . United Methodist Women 1st Tu xiay each month ST CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. NaaS.ilie father Rohm E Conaani. Pastor A muauon of St Bum* Catholic Church. Halting* Saturday Mav 6 30 p m Sunday Mau 9 .30 a. m UNITED METHODIST CHURCH nt Nashville Phone 852 9719 Corner Washington and Slate lasmard F Putnam. Pastor Service* Sunday* 9 45a.m Morning Wordnp. in 4..a m Fellowship, tlarn Chun-hSchool for all ages. i. to pm U .M Y f Jr ill .mil U M Y F Sr Hi. Bible Hour u|| ages; t*t Wednesday 7 -io pm each month. United Methodist Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington. Nashville Rev .1 t, Boomer Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday Worship 11 tiu a m . Evening Service h no p m . Bible Praver Wednesday. 7:t»p.m NASnVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 I’hillip- St. Patti'. Lratrr DrGrort. 8529804 ->r t££-9i>z5 AuiaUnt Part.* Don Riiww. 852-9MM Sunday Sm . Sundav •Scb *>l 9:45. Sunday Worship 11 a tn Sunday Evening Service 7pm. Widnmdav night Bible Study 7pm Bu* Ministry — CaU Dun Roune 852-9228 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHUHUH Cloverdale Rd . 5 miles south of Nash ville. >, mile East of M-66 Pastor Marvin Pofter Phone 832-UBSI Sunday Services. Sunday School lu a rn Morning Service. 11 am. Evening Service C p m . Collage Praver mceting7'30p.m Wedneday Woodland Area KILPATRICK I NITED BRETHREN corner o’ Barnum Rd and M tai W«kI land Pastor George Speas Phone 9.7 Z74'. 9 45 am Worship, II am Sunday School. Wednesday Pray it 8 p tr. . W M A 2nd Wednesday each month. Adult C E . 2nd Saturday each month. 8pm WOODGROVE PARISH. Coals Grove Rev Pamela Owen*. Pastor Plume 367-3324 Church School 9 In a rr .. Worship Service in 45 am Holy Communion first Sunday ol cacti month Women's Fellowship first Thursday ol each month al Hi on a m WOODLAND UNITED METIIlUHST CHUHCH. Rev Constance Heliellinger Phone367-396! 9 I3.ini Worship Service, io lo a in Sunday SchiNil; 7 30 pm Wetlnesday U.MYF Welcome The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hostings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hostings ond Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. insurance 'or your Lite Home. Business anc Car E. W. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf 4~ Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N Broadway - Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY ' Prescriptions" - 118 S. JeHerson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings, Michigan Wren Funeral Home Come r of Walnut & S. JeHerson <n Hostings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770Cook Rd. — Hostings. Michigan ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Velte Rd . Woodland Timuthy Hothfuaa. Pattor Sun­ day echool every Sunday st 9:15. Sunday worship 10 30 Coffee fellowship follow­ ing Sunday worship oo 2nd and 4 th Sun­ days each month laitheran Brothi-rho.*! meets 1st Sunday. 7 30 p m Luther Iwsgue meets 2nd Sunday, 6 30 p m. Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phil Perkin*. Pastor in a m Sunday School. 11 a m Morning Wor­ ship. Junior Church Nursery. 7 pm Wcirship Wednesday 7 in pm I'.imily Night Missionary Society second Friday. 7pm Potluck Freeport Area FRKEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. IM Cherry St Pastor Rev Jerry Drummond Phone 7655134 1000 am Sunday School. 11:00 a m Mominc Worship. Evening Worship 7 00 p m Wednesday evening prayer mwling at Y C W Club's 7 00 pm "A Grow ing Churrh For Coming Lord GALILEAN BAPTIST. lOHlh St and N Freeport Rd Phone 945-57IH 10 u m Sunday School: Ham Morning Worship. 7 p m Evening Service. Wednesday Prayer Meeting7 .10p tn HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN M-Sn North ol Fret-port at the Kent Ionia County Line Rev James Kinsey Morning Worship in a m . Church School Ham Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL, lo a m Morning Services. II 13 Sunday School These are classes lor all MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. 7ii8 West Mam Street Worship loa m . Sunday School H I5 am. Evening Worship6 p m MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M 37. ju*t nonh of Middh-villf 795-9726 Rev Wmlry Smith. Pastor Mark J Highmnn. Paatnr of Youth ■nd Education Sunda., School 9:45 a m Morning Worship Ham. Evrntng Service NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Rux*rll St Rev Gary Finkbciner Phom- 795-7429 Sunday Worship Service lo a m and 7 pm Wednes day Bible St udy 7 :3t> p m PEACE REFtlRMED CHI RCII. M 37 .it Parmalee Road. Middleville Ht-v Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 891 1585 Rev Uhanc* Doornbo*. Assis­ tant Pastor, phone 795-3-w. First Service 9am. Church School lo 15 a m Second Service 1115am . Even mg Ctdebralion fi p m ST AUGUSTINE MIDDLEVILI.E Father Dennis Bovlan. Pastor Phom 792 2889 Sunday Mas* Ham McUALLUM CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST The Church in th-- Wiktw<*id~ Otis Lake Road Pastor Gary Brook* Morning Worship 11 ■ m . Sunday Sc hool 9 45 a rn Evr-.ing Service 7 p.m, Praver Minting and Youth Mis-ting 7pm Thuradav Women* .Mi* sionarv A*~natuin ftr»l Thurolav of each month 930am Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE 6921 Marsh Rd 2 mile, south of Gur. Likr Rrv Dan Bowman Partor Lsrry Tungntr. Sundav S--h«>l Supt Sunday Schinl 9 45 am-JTiunh Service* Il »m . F pm EveningServirr« Wednewfav 6 3li p m S HC K < thru 6 grad<-* 7 p.m Adult Prayer and Bible Studv Bus ministry i*<*-klv with Ron Moon- Call 664-5413 for pickup Hastings Area HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONAKi CHURCH will he holding special service* Jan 26 thru Jan -Kl each night al 7 ;mi Simiker will he Re-. Brad Hrnsiiaw from Goderich. Ontario Canada DusTF.K REFORMED cH< RUH Ihister Road near Pine Lake Rev John F Padgett Partor Sunday Worship 9 mam and* pm Sunday xhiHfi h am Youth Choir meets each Monday 6 lo p m •OBITUARY* John Jacob Meisenbach HASTINGS - John Jacob Meisenbach. 56. of 511 W. Clinton, died March 21, in Venice Hospital. Venice. Florida. He was bom in Barry County and lived most of his life in this area. For the past eight years he had win­ tered m Venice. Fla. Mr. Meisenbach was a member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Moose Lodge. He is survived by his wife. Jeanne; one son, John B. Meisenbach, of Grand Rapids: two daughters, Elizabeth A. Hoffman, of Los Angeles. Ca.. and S.P. 4 Susan J. Meisen­ bach. of Korea; and one brother. Edwin J. Meisenbach of Hastings. Memorial services are being planned for a Hastings Area AM.oNqiTN |.AKE HIHI.E UlmHCR. 2<i2 • Ani«»t Rd . !>*-» Taggart. P.i«t<>r Uhunh phone 9l*-M*2 sunibv Srh>s>l 9 4 • a .i Worship Hum. Junaii Chan h 11 j tn Evening Worship 7 p rn . Nurw-rv GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. i:«rd S Hanover. Hastings la-onard Davis. Pastor Pli 948-22.56 or H45-9429 Sunday Sundav Schonl tl 45 a m . Worship Ham. Yuuth 5 p m .Evening Worship 6pm. Fellowship ■nd Coffer 7:15 p.m Nursery fur all ser­ vice* Wrdnr-wfav < 'YC 6 45 p m . prnvrr ■nd Bible study 7pm , HASJWGSt BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH, 307 E Marshal) St . Hastings Rev Marvin Sickmiller. Phone »4>5i<r7 Services Sundav School I0:oo a.m. Morning Worship 11:008.m Sundavant!eveningaervicc 7:30 p.m Wednesday mid-wert praver nrvli4t'8 p m c W1H beuhold*n« REMVAL MveluiB Sept 30 thru Oct 10 each night at73O Rev Richard Gremillion from Jasper. Ala will be the evangehst FIRST BAPTIST CHUHCH :«M E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 94H iu»n Sunday Services Sundav Schruil 9 30a m Morning Worship In 45 a m Evening Worship 6 p m WedorMtay Family Night Adult Bible Study anil Prayer 7 isi p m Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8 :m pm Sundav morning srrvitT broadcast WBUH BARRA (YIUNTY CHURCH OF ( HRIST. Ml North Michigiir, J David Walker Mnusler 945-2>i:m Sun Se-rvice* Hi .mi Bible Studv Hum Ev enmg Senice* 6pm Wednesday evening Bibb-Study 7 p ni HASTINGS WMCE BRETHREN, turn P-well Rd A S..rv.-r I-.- , Phone 913.922 'A.u*hip *erVM-- 1" u» m . evening e- . . . .. j ,|| ag«-» TueMliv CoTtar* Prayer Meeting. 7 ia> p m WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST. 3185 N lirnaduny Rev Constance HHIcllinger. Pastor Ph 367 3961 Church School 9 311. Worship Service Ham. Senior MYF 7pm TliursiLiy evening starling at ‘ pin Choir. U M Women Welcome Circle third Wednesday nt month. 1 p m FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. i»> N Broadwav Ht-v David D Garrett Phone 948-2229 Parsonage tH5-::i95 Church Vhere a Christ lan experience make* you a member 9 45 a m Sunday School. Hi 4.5 a m Worship Service. 7 p m Fellow ship Worship. 7 p m Wednesday Prayer ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann hd in Irving Sunday Morning prayer at 10.30. Holy Communist! at 1100 The Rt Rev. William O Lewi*. Rector HARVEST CHURCH, on M-43 five mile, wiulh of Haating.. Paator Lam Silverman. Aaao. Paator Allan Welch Pfi 948HO24 Service time* Turadav night (prayer, praiw and worship) at 7 p m . Thursday night (Teaching arrvirr) at ~ p m, Sunday 9 -10 a m Sunday acbo»l far all age*. Hl 3! a m morning worship 6pm evemng wurahip 'Words of Truth” radio broadcast daily at 2 p m on WDFP FM (f»5 3) alwi on WMAX-AM(l4 80) at 3 15 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. BoltwixKl and Ea-t State Road. 945-9121 Rev Donald L Brail Pastor Sunday School in no a m Worship Service II tai a in Evening Servicefi no p m Prayer Meeting 7 on p m Wednesday EMMANUEL EPlSCOPAl. CHURCH Comer Broadway and Center -St Fr Sh«-I don Harbad.. Ls-um Trmm» Srmns Sunday. Mas* and Church ScImwI 10 am HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1674 Wet State Hoad I’a.tor J T Crawmer Phom- 94 ’> 2285 Sunday School H 13 a m Worship H <m a in Evening Servoe 6 Ctlt hi ll OF THE NAZARENE. 171« N Hnudwav R..\ Thoma* Voile Sund-i-. SituxiJ *145 am Morning Worship 11 a in Sumuiv -sn,a Hle-mg' Wltl ll 8 4 . n<«> ■ in Evening Servo, 6 l-.i p tn W'riilM-xl.11 - Mill Wee* Bible Studv Youth ■ml Children • Srrv a e 7 pm Ml IMPS I NITED METHODIST ' III Rt II I nub-' E on M 7 ■ ■ ■ Reid Pastor Sund.i-. Uhurch s, I) «>l I” m.i in Wm *hip Service II .Halil United .Metlmdi-t Women •*> V*e<tne*iiay each mmith BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School Iti a rn Worship Sr-rvice Dam Praver Service Thur* day 7pm < HI RUH nF JBSl * CHRIST LATTEHDAA SAINTS Meeting F. Bond Sundav Sacr.inw-tv niceting 9 ■■■ a m Sunday xhi-i 6' -> in Branch President Daml Mi'Momgli- Phone l .a n4 • 4154 HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST, tmt Terry 1-anc Phone 945-8884 Saturday service* SalUkith School 9 9) a in . Worship n .i m . Tuesday Bible Study and Praver Mersing. 7 St p m H)PE UNITED MFTHODLST CHUHCH. M-17 South at M79 Ja-k Bartholomew, pastor, phone 945-4995 Role-rt Fuller, choir dirretoi Sunday *> hniule 9.30 FellowAip and coffee. 9 55 Sunday School 11 00 Morning Worship. 6:00 S'oulh Meet ing*. 7,00 Evening Worship Nurwrv for all *en Ke». transportation provided tn and from morning aervice* Prayer meeting 7 p rn Wednesday HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 22n West Unlijx St Bible Lei-turr 9:30 a ni Wati-hinwer Studv lo 45 am. Turxkn Congregation Bible Study H |i in . ihurMlay Theocratic Schonl 7 30. Service nieehng k-3ii GRACE I.UTHM1AN CHURCH. 239 E North St Mi* hael Anton. Pii*tor. Ph 9459411 Suadin. Manh 27 8 45 Churrh S. hi*>l l.iU ag«-*l. 16 a m Worship Palm Sundav Mauixluv Thur»dav Mar l 31 • 7 .Mi Holy Euchun*! Good Friday. April 1 • 930 a m Annual CKUKS WAIJv ■ nimniun itv invited 7 30 Tenehrae Servuv Easter Sunday. April 3 - 6 am Sunrise Service (hn-akfa-t after! 8 45 Children * Egg Hunt. 10 a m W unhip Holy Eucnan*t FIH*T PRFXBYTERIAN CHURCH H.»ting- Michigan Willard H Curb*. Minuter h-evii Highre. 1 >ir Christian Eli Sundae Marrh 27 9 :M‘ iml 1! <81 Morn mg Worship Nursery provided Hromk-ast !I 311 M-rnre me, W »M H AM arid FM •J-in Church Si horil CL.*** for al age. 1H3O C’oftw Hour in the churrh dining n*'in 16 -MlChildren*Ch ur practice 200 Se*«ion meeting to receive new member* 6 311 Junior High Youth Fellow*hip at the ciiureh 6 Mvioiai Evening uf prayer and meditation sponsored hv the Senior High Y'outh 7 tai Film, hwide I TrvmNisl." in Memorial Rail Mrartav 7 30 Christian Edui atom' o-sniitter meeting Wednesday '.in Chancel Choir !««• »'e Thurrtay 7.?' Sa.r.mwnt of th- Lint* Supper Friday 1 Wig ;ui I'mun G«*sl Friday Servwe m (hi* churi ii FIRST I NITFJ) .Ml-miOllL*<i CHURCH. 209 Wwt Gres n St, Hasting* Dr Myron K. W’dliana. Minuter. Mow France* Home, 'Jirrctor if Christian Education Sunday. March 27 9.10 a m Chun h Srluail. 9 30 a m Bauman Sme*. H) ;mi . nl CoHee Fellowship. lO.ifl) am. Radio Broadcast. WBUH. 11 a m Worship Cantata. "Where You Tber*?”. Vaughn Chancel Choir, fi pm Jr & Sr Hl Yuuth Fellowship Monday, March 28 - 5:30 p m Cuba. 6 3(1 pm HanatieU Choir. 7 p m Scout* Tu<-»day. Man h 29 9 30 a m Bauman Sene*. 2 15 pm Cub Den* Wednesday. March 30 • 6.45 u n Men's hrvakla*t and Bible studv. 2 ;*() p m Carol Choir Thursday. Manh 31 2 30 pm Spirit Choir. 7 30 p m Maurdv Thursday Communion 'Where You There "Du* t* iiutifiil Cantula compiled hv H inn.,. V.,Ullin w.ll be pn*. nt..,t at the Firat Unitati .'.t.-ih.«i..: Chunk on PalinSunsiav Manh27.at It <»»am This tntuuul take* u* up through the Cruciliuui of Christ and bring* i-* to Holy Week - nd for you. during tin* Week, to re­ live the I antala s very spiritual depth m your own ivea Everyote i» welcome Come and bring your friend*! A solemn but pyous occasion was celebrated at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings, Sunday. March 20th, when 23 children participated in rheir first holy communion service, conduced by Rev. Robert Consoni. Taking part in rhe service were (front row. left to right) Holly Bryan. Julie Dukes, Denise White, Tom Brighton Monica Mellen Malyko De Gau Jay Stefoni, Shown Price. (Second Row) were Jason Gale J.ll Huver, Ryan Recker. Angie Greenfield. Angelo Garber. Alison Gergen Chelsea Adams. (Third Row) Jessie Lyons, Chad Loftus. Jason Koras h',r r Ober’ Consoni- Sco" Vonn- Krissy Jovor, Leslie DePriester and Michael Cook. Mrs. Richard (Marty) Show, class instructor, was presented a pewter plate from the children, which engraved the date of the joyous occasion in their life. UORGANtZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS. S Jefferson at Walnut Kenneth Colburn. Pastor Home 698-8567. Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a m THE NOTE OF PRALSE (The New Note). 12223 Chief Noonday Kai. Gun ladur area Thursday night Bible study 7pm 7H57808 Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHUHCH. Vccdcr Road. I Mile South of M-50 beiwerr. Darby and Nash Roads Pastor. Bill Stevens Phone693-2315 to a m Sunday School. II a m Morning Worhsip. 7 o'clock Sundav evening worship. 7:3n p m Wednesday Prayer LAKEWtMJD BAITIST. Pastor Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555 Arnro* from the high school, 7180 Velte Rd. M-50 Sunday School HKK> a m . Worship Service 11 W a m Evening -Service 6 30 pm. W.slnrmday Prayer Meeting 7 30 p m LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODLST Hwy M 50. H mile W of M-66. Lakt OdrwM Rev James Hulett. Paator. Worahip 8 30 and Ham. Evening Service at 7 30 p.m ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odessa Father Donald Weber. Administrator 374 8274 or 174-7416 Saturday Mass 5 .Tip tn . Sunday Masses Hand to WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN ju*t oil M 'Xi N id M-*dl. in Village <■( W..«lhu.-> P;.*t..i Duane W -a.. Phone >74-725. Worship •ervev 9 16 uni. Sunday *• towd 10 45 a n. . Youth Fellow•tup WedneMtuy 7 pm ItiMi- Studv and Prayer Servwe Wwltu *duy 7 p ni 'ALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner ol |*l and 2nd Ave . Lake Ddt**-*u Pastor George Spea s Phone 37441756. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11 no a m Sunday School - 10 ixi a m Evening service 7 3<> p tn Wednesday Eve Prayer Meeting -7 3tt p m JOYFUL CELEBRATIONS BEGAN WITH SACRED FEAST tenet of our faith portrays The proper way we should proceed To celebrate two holidays; Because, according to our creed. arieA Anthony VerHoeven CALEDONIA - Mr. Anthony VerHoeven, 90, formerly of Caledonia, died Saturday, March 19, 1983. Mr. VerHoeven is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Albert (Clara) Rawlings and Mrs. Harold (Anna) Caskey, both of Cutlerville; tuo sons, George of Washington and Earl VerHoeven of Arkansas; 16 grandchildren; 4G great - grandchildren; and four great - great - grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 22 at 1:30 p.m. from the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church. Rev. Merlin Burwalda and Rev. Richard VanderKieft officiated. Interment was in Dutton Cemetery. ArrangemenLs were by Roelman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Michigan Cancer Foundation (envelopes are available at the chapel and church). Patrick L. Weller ALTO - Patricia Lynn Weller (Elliott), 32, of 66th St., died Friday, March 18, 1983. She is survived by two sons, Thomas Elliott and Todd Joseph Weller, both at home; her parents, Robert S. and Eileen Elliott of Lakeland, Fla. and formerly of Grand Rapids; five sisters, Roberta Elliott and Sharon Jones, both of Alto, Joan Snyder of Grandville, Mary Gladding of Jenison and Denise Elliott of Houston, Tex.; two brothers, Sieven and Jeff Elliott of Florida: her grandmother, Inez Elliott of Kent City; her mother and father-in-law, Joseph and Emma Weller of Alto; and se\eral aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral sen ices, including the commitial service, were held at 11 a.m. Monday. March 21 from the Roetman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia Rev. James Groendyk officiated. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Kent County E-L'nit program 'en­ velopes are available at the chapel > Harold S. Holland The Savior died on Calvary Or Moses set the Hebrews free. For which they ate unleavened bread. Your House of Worship will reveal. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH ->2 U*' <>r*nd Sr Mark .1 Highman. Pastor Ph m*-2*2" Sunday S>hi*-J lo « m m.iniing worship and -n.idrer.* church. II am ynut hmertmg* ’pm evening worship •’ pm Thur-b-. Prayer meeting 7pm Thursday teen .*nd Primary Adven turra 7 pm Nurwerv pr>.iided for all “-r vice Wewri.'umeaU* First Communion celebrated at St. Rose Catholic Church WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. '2560 W State Ed (Old Algonquin School) Pastor •Jeff Arnett, phone home. 948-2792. church 948-2549 Sunday Sunday School JO a m Worship 10 45 ■ m, evening aervinr 6 30 pm PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRLST. M 50 al Bell Rd Rev Don Palmer 10 a m Worship Ser­ vice; 11am Sunday School, fi 30 Evening Service; 7: M) Wednesday Prayer Service And then was risen from the dead; MARTIN KEFi-RMED < Hl Hl H 1 »F M \RTIN Drive-in. walk in church with 24 Hour P’-jyer Cliapel Rev Marvin .Meetcr Pai-tur Worship Ser vice* to ,i m and 7 M pm Sunday St'llimlll 13 am '1 cm II. & MEI H’»tHI s ’iun Like Fathct Denni* BuvLin P.i-'or Priont-jwt's Saturday Ma** >pm Sutnlay M.i**ua m A potluck dinner and program featuring • The Puppet Prospectors" will be held in the St. Rose church basement hall on Sundav. March 27 at 4:30 p.m These nationally famous muppets have travelled from Washington D C to Alaska teach.ng Christian character and Bible stories wherever they go. This program is being sponsored by St Rose "Renew" Committee. Whatever you may celebrate. The reason for that sacred meal Which Christ and His disciples ate. And so there is, in either case, A joyful message to be found. That history will not erase; For everyone the world around. —Gloria Nowak FT. MYERS. FLA Mr Harold Stanley Holland, 76. of Ft. Myers, Fla., formerly of Delton, died Sunday, March 20. 1983 He was bom Sept. 2. 1906. the son of Harry and Clara (Northern) Holland. He married the former Freda Morris He retired from the Si. Regis Paper Co. of Kalamazoo as an electrician in 1972 He was a member of the Hickory Corners Masonic Lodge Mr. Holland is survived by his wife. Freda Lucille; one son. George of Ft. Myers. Fla one daughter. Marcia Steffen of Hastings, four grandsons and one great - grand­ daughter. all of Michigan Cremation took place by Lee Memorial Park in Lehigh Acres. Fla Masonic services will take place at a later date Wilda M. Endsley HASTINGS ■ Mrs. Wilda M. Endsley. 80. died Friday, March 18. 1983 at Barry County Medical Care Facility. She was born May 1. 1902 in Castleton Township. Barry County, the daughter of Peter and Hattie (Clever) Kunz. She moved to Hastings Township at the age of five and attended Fisher School and Hastings High School, graduating with the class of 1920. She married Orton R. Endsley on Sept. 23, 1923 and lived all her married live in the Hastings area. She was employed for three years by Goodyear Bros. Mrs. Endsley is survived by her husband. Orton. She was preceded in death by an in­ fant daughter in 1937 and by a brother. Olan Kunz. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday. March 21 from Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Rev. Willard H. Curtis of­ ficiated. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Medical Care Facility. William G. Hubbard THORNAPPLE LAKE • William G. Hubbard, two month old infant son of William and Kart 'Shellington) Hubbr-d of 954 Williams Drive, Thornapple Lake, died Wednesday. March 23. at his home He is survived by his parents; a brother. Gregory, al home; paternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hubbard of Hastings; maternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. William Shellinglon of Hastings; maternal great grandmother. Mrs. Mary Shcllington of Florida; paternal great grandmothers. Mrs. Elnora Hummed of Middleville and Mrs. Paul Ward of Florida; and several aunts and uncles Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday. March 25 at Riverside Cemetery Babyland, with Pastor Jim Crawmer of­ ficiating. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Sudden Infant Death Foun­ dation. Orrie L. Bicknell----------------HASTINGS Mr Orrie L. Bicknell. 83. of X Michigan Ave., in Hastings, died early Thursday morning. March 24. at Provincial House. Services are pending at the Wren Funeral Home Joyce A. Cooper------------------HULBERT. MICH Joyce A. Cooper. 77. formerly of Delton, passed away March 11. 1983 in Hulljcrl. Mich Surviving is one son. Robert I) Abcndroth; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a foster-sister. Beverly Cook, one sister; two brothers, and nieces and nephews. Services will Im- field at a later dale. �The Hastings Banner. Thursday March 24. 1983 Goes into effect March 30 Law enforcement authorities ready for new drunk driver law by Steve Horton Michigan’s new toughened up drunk driving laws go into effect next Wednesday at 12.01 a m and local police authorities are preparing to enforce it. Under the provisions of the law. the use of a "preliminary roadside breath testing equipment" is allowed by officers that will pretty much determine if the driver had too much to drink. There is also a "per se" law which makes it illegal to drive with blood alcohol content of .10 percent or greater even if the suspect doesn't appear to be under the influence. A person convicted under the new "per se" law is subject to the same penalty as someone convicted of "operating under the influence" charge. The new law also requires mandatory loss of license to a person convicted of a drunk driving offense, inc'uding a conviction on Lie lesser offense of "operating while im­ paired". A final change in the law requires a mandatory pre-sentence participation by the person in a "substance abuse screening and assessment program". The screening will determine whether further participation in an education or treatment program is ad­ visable. The subject would be required to pay the costs of attending such program as well. The new measures were passed over­ whelmingly by the legislature last fall, it’s intention ’o curb alcohol-related traffic accidents. Last year 25,000 people in the United States died from those type of accidents and another 1.5 million were injured. In Barry Count}’ statistics show that, out of the average 3941 accidents each year, in over 60 percent of the cases alcohol was a factor State-wide Barn- ranked eighth out of 83 counties in alcohol related accidents based on population and miles traveled. That high ranking resulted in the county sheriff department receiving a $50,000 grant to beef up it's drunk driving enforcement program. Sheriff David Woods told the board of commissioners last month that the monies will be used to put another vehicle on the road four nights a week during peak traffic and activity hours specifically to detect drunk drivers; tc cover salaries for two fulltime deputies and an officer from another Stiffer Drunk Driving Penalties Set OUR. Offense Fine Jail Sentence Points (Operating Under the Influence} 1st offense Up to 90 days 6 A blood alcohci content of .10% or greater or other evidence of intoxication 2nd offense (within 7 yrs) S100 5500 (plus costs) Up to $1000 (plus ccsts) Up to 1 year 6 1-5 years 6 $50035000 3rd offense (within 10 yrs) (plus costs) License Action 6 months to 2 years license suspension 1 year minimum license revocation 5 year minimum license revocation Offense Fine Jail Sentence Points 1st offense Up to 1300 (plus costs) Up to 90 days 4 90 days to 1 year license suspension A blood alcohol content above .07% to .09% 2nd offense (within 7 yrs) Up to $1000 (plus exists) Up to 1 year 4 8 to 18 months license suspension Up to $1000 3rd offense (within 10 yrs) (plus costs) Up to 1 year 4 1 year minimum license revocation New penalties in bold face. Harsher penalties await intoxicated drivers under law appear in court. The drunk driving laws leave intact current jail and fine penalties for offenses, but they impose more severe license sanc­ tions. including a six months to two years suspension for a first drunk driving con­ viction. A second offense within seven years would result in a minimum one year license suspension while a third offense within 10 years could result in suspension for five years. Restricted licenses may be available to enable firstoffenders-but not repeaters to drive to work, school or treatment centers. The new laws allow the court to sentence anyone convicted of a drunk driving offense to up to 12 days of community service. Any insurance costs incurred by the state or local government as a result of the sentenced person working in the service would be paid by the offender. The new laws also call for the creation of a 23 member task force to review all aspects of the state's drunk driving problem. Among items to be studied over a two year period are proposed and existing legislation, educational effort, law enforcement and judicial system activities The task force will make recommendations to the governor and the legislature. Lakewood festival on April 16 The Lakewood Hunger Coalition has chosen "Caring is Sharing" as its 1983 slogan for the "Friendship Festival '83." The slogan is a faith statement that to care about people in need is to share for that need. The ■ Friendship Festival ’83" will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.. April 16. in the Lakewood High School gym Gracing the day. along with the regular booths featuring food. arts, crafts, and games, will be entertainment, craft making exhibits, and art demonstrations. The dinner - an annual event featuring great food and fellowship • will be served from 5 to 7 30 p in. in the high school cafeteria. A freewill offering will be taken to cover food costs and to raise funds to be used by the Lakewood Community Services Council. An "Awareness Room" will feature the work of the Lakewood Community Services Council, hunger education materials, and films. A small trailer will be parked in the school hallway Commercially canned food items will be collected. These food items will be used to stock the Lakewood Community Arrest process aimed at curbin’ drunkdriver Michigan motorists arrested for drunk driving face a series of events which tan include roadside breath testing, finger­ printing. posting bond and possibly an overnight or longer stay in jail before ap­ pearing in front of a judge, reports the Automobile Club of Michigan This new arrest process is part of Michigan laws which take affect March 30 and arc aimed at getting drunk drivers off the road The Auto Club's recent study. "Under the Influence." stated that traffic deaths in Michigan involving alcohol rose over six percent from 1978 to i981. A key change in the law is that an officer can administer a standard roadside breathalyzer test to determine if a drunk driving arrest is warranted. Refusing the test can result in a fine up to $100. The test is admin is -.ered on a hand- held breath analyzer, about the size of a cigarette pack. It gives a digital reading of blood alcohol content when someone I lows into it. An arrested motorist is then taken to the police station where the implied consent breathalyzer test is given for court record A person who registers 10 percent Blood Alcohol Content ■ BAC1 is in violation of the new ••per se" law and may be charged. Normal police practice is not to release a motorist to drive until the BAC level has dropped below .07 peicent. While there are 240 breathalyzer devices available at Michigan police agencies, often a qualified operator is not immediately a vailable to administer the test. A several hour wail may be necessary in some cases. A motorist who refuses the •implied consent" test at a police agency faces a sixmonth license suspension and six points on the driving record. A second refusal within seven years may result in license suspension for one year. A motorist who registers 10 BAC or higher may have to post a cash bond before being released The average bond for a drunk dnvmg arrest is $100 to $200. Most drunk driving arrests take place between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m . and the driver who cannot post bond will remain in jail until the court arraignment, usually the next morning. A weekend arrest could result in a longer jail stay. A motorist convicted of drunk driving could pay upwards of $1,000 in fines, court expenses, attorney fees and related costs. The Auto Club points out that under the new laws a motorist also faces mandator)- longer license suspension. The arrest process wiU be lengthier for those involved in a drinking and driving accident - especially if serious injury results. Negligent homicide or one of several possible manslaughter charges may await those involved in a fatal alcohol related accident. 4-Step Arrest Process Aimed at Drinking Drivers Police observe a motorist Police give sobriety tests and Motorist registering .10% driving erratically and pull the may administer a roadside blood alcohol content or more driver over pre arrest breath test. at police station violates new drunk driving laws. A judge can impose stiffer penalties for convicted drink­ ing drivers. License Action OWI (Operating While Impaired) A motorist convicted of drunk driving under new Michigan laws could nay more than $1,000 in fines, court expenses, attorney fees and for other court ordered treatment. Those costs, as well as longer license suspensions and mandatory screening for alcohol abuse problems, are aimed at reducing the increasing number of drivers who drink. When Michigan's new drunk driving laws take effect March 30. a $25 license rein­ statement fee and the cost of alcohol screening must l>e paid by convicted of­ fenders. Screening will be done primarily by court probation officers trained by substance abuse staffers A driver ordered to attend an Alcohol Highway Safety Class could pay up tn <90. Those are just some of the expenses which will help boost the average fine and court costs from the 1982 level of $350 to $550. Those ordered to spend 30 days in a hospital treatment program for substance abuse would shoulder all costs. A one lime court appearance on a first drunk driving charge could average $350 to $500 in attorney fees. Other expenses could be higher insurance premiums and lost time on the job since those charged with drunk driving must county police agency; to pay for gas. oil, and maintenance of the vehicle, to pay for special training given to officers: to’ pur­ chase two portable breathalyzer units; to buy videotaping equipment for the jail videotapes of a suspect can to used in court); and to cover the cost of public in­ formation material. Cpl Michael Lesick, who will be in charge of the effort for the department, said: "the goal of the program is tocreate and maintain a special alcohol enforcement program in a joint effort will all other law enforcement agencies in Barry County." "Objectives of the program." Lesick said, "are to reduce alcohol-related crashes by 20 percent, reduce by 20 percent the number of casualties and crashes caused by alcohol, increase the number of departmental arrests by 30 percent, increase the hours of alcohol enforcement patrol by 32 hours a week, in­ crease public awareness of the drunk driving problem, establish training programs for officers on this type of enforcement, and establish and conduct informational meetings for drivers education programs and other public service groups." Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes felt the new laws would increase her depart­ ment's caseload. "We expect an increase in the court docket (because of the new law),” she said, “so obviously that will increase our work." Hughes felt that the additional courttime would result from the stiffer civil penalties written into the law (loss of license). "We will have a couple months of what we call a ‘shake down period'. " she added, “to get the bugs out and see how the law affects Council s Food Pantry that is located in the Zion Luihern Church building. Church-youth hold Olympics at school AWANA • a church- youth association with clubs throughout Michigan and the country held regional competitions for the third year in a row at the Hastings High School on Saturday. Hundreds of youth from South­ western Michigan were involved. "AWANA ", mean "Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed", based on the Bible verse of II Timothy 2:15. The first AWANA Olympics meet was held in 1955. There are now- over 1.400 clubs and eight regional Olympics in Michigan along. The First Baptist Church of Hastings and Middleville each had teams in competition. The Olympics were divided into “A League". "Spraks- O-Rama" and "B League". Each session involved several hundred clubbers and had ten events, in­ cluding; the bean bag grab, balloon volley relay, the sprint and marathon race, relayraces. three legged race and four way tug. Analysis meeting for farmers Cooperative Extension District Farm Management agent. Bud Search, will be in Barry County on Thursday. March 31 to conduct a morning meeting for far­ mers discussing "The Ana lysis of a Farm Business". More and more farm businesses are finding that this is a priority item that coincides with the overall sluggish farm economy. Farm lenders are concerned about the repayment of new to grant loans. Farm operators with the best economic plans to present to their lenders, and an ability to analyze their own businesses in making plans and decisions for this year and future years, will show the best results over time. This meeting will be held at the Community Building in Hastings from 10 a.m. until noon Extension dairy agent. John Gergen, reports that computerized farm analysis runs made through his office have been on the rise over the last year. He says that, "The analysis type of programs are not necessarily easy, and it may take more time to input correct information than the clier had anticipated. This is where an educational meeting such as this can be of real value. Participants can find out what in­ formation is needed to make a good analysis and get their questions answered by an expert." “It’s the biggest game of the season!” MICHIGAN BASEBALL BEAT RUB 9 BASEBALLS. ADD RUNS BEAT "THEIR SCORE." $50 THEIR SCORE WIN 5 $25,000 Picture Frames Custom Made • Any Size 3 $5 $2 TICKET AOOOOO-OOO Your Choice of Wood Also . • Large Wood House No's • Tole Painting Boards • Needlepoint Frames DON MARTIN Ph. 945-4685 se Introducing Michigan Baseball, the new instant Lot terv game you’re going to love. The bases arc loaded with fun. action —and prizes. You could score for S25.000 instantly. And one jr=^ lucky player is going to hit for Sl.OOO.OOO! So don't miss out on the excitement. Get in the game and play ball...Michigan Baseball. It's the biggest game of the season! GRADUATES When you need Announcements Name Cards Memory Books Jewelry Party Supplies See Us! J-Ad Graphics. Inc. 1952 N Broadway Hastings Michigan Page 5 MICHIGAN LOTTERY SUPPORTS EDUCATION Hit it big for *i,OOO,000. Michigan Baseball. M-nd .i self addressed. stamped envelope to �Page 6 The Hastings Banner, Thursday, March 24, 1983 Burdick named chairman of district commission Adult education is important School survey shows Note: This is the last article of a weekly series about the responses of 303 persons in the Barrs Intermediate School District (Delton and Hastings school district residents) to a variety of questions about public education. The local citizens were selected at random and interviewed last October in a telephone survey called Project Outreach, sponsored by the State Board of Education and funded by the State Legislature. Project Outreach surveys have been conducted in a number of intermediate school districts in the state. The survey's purpose is aimed at improving the public's confidence in education. All the opinions gathered will be used to help state officials strengthen public education and to make plans for the decade, according to Project Director Ned S. Hubbell who prepared the written report from which this article is derived). More than four out of every 10 persons interviewed (44 percent) see adult­ community education as a very important service of a school district, according to the survey. Another one-third of those polled (36 percent i believe it is somewhat important and only 17 percent think adult-community education is of little importance, said Project Outreach Ned S. Hubbell in his report. In a follow-up question, survey respon­ dents were asked later in the interview if they would be willing to support a school millage to support adult-community education. Hubbell said. “While 44 percent thought adult education was very important, 49 percent indicated a willingness to support millage for that purpose." In the Hastings district, 51.1 said they would be in favor of such a millage. In Delton-Kellogg. 41.6 percent indicated a willingness to support a community education millage. It’s interesting to note the answers given at the beginning of the series of questions about adult-community education, pertaining to survey participants' description of what adult-community education means to them. The typical citizen in the Barry* In­ Hubbell said fairly high interest was displayed by respondents in some of the jobrelated services usually offered by public school adult educators. One out of every four persons <23 percent) would be interested in using an automatec system (MOIS) tha» compares their job interests with their job talents. One out of every four citizens interviewed would also lie interested in learning how to compete with others when applying for a job. Even higher interest was evident in other services — four out of every 10 persons (39 percent) would like to learn where certain jobs are available, and the same percentage would be interested in learning what to say and do during a job interview, he said termediate School District area defines adult or community education as "high school completion" opportunities. This definition was applied even by those citizens who later said they had been enrolled in community education, where two-thirds of them had taken classes for their own interests — not for high school completion credit, Hubbell said. Responses reveal that one out of every five adults (22 percent) had been enrolled in adult or community education classes within the past two years, with such participation significantly higher among those citizens with public school student: in their home. In addition, respondents indicated that two-thirds of those who had been recently enrolled in adult-community education did so for their own interests rather than course credit. In another question, about one out of every ten respondents (13 percent1 reported that there is a person in his or her household who does not have a high school diploma, in­ dicating a "market potential" for high school completion classes. Barry County Drain Commissioner Audrey R. Burdick has been named chairman of the S. W. District of the Michigan Association of Drain Commissioners. The S.W District is comprised of the counties of Barry, Allegan. Berrien. Branch, Calhoun. Cass Eaton, Kalamazoo. St. Joseph and VanBuren (Next week the Banner will begin a weekly series of articles based on feedback from a group of Hastings and Delton-Keliogg students who expressed their concerns and recommendations on issues facing public education. Their input was tabulated during a recent Student Leadership Forum in conjunction with Project Outreach). Audrey Burdick named chairman of district. Serving as chairman of the district places Mrs Burdick on the State Drain Legislative Committee In that capacity. Mrs. Burdick said she seeks input from her constituents in regard to changes in the drain code or on any other legislative action that comes under her jurisdiction. Mrs. Burdick was nominated to sene as chairman of the S.W. Distict at the annual State Drain Commissioner's Convention, held recently in Grand Rapids. Topics of discussion at the convention included water use and the Inland Lake Act, drain commissioners liability, how to select an engineer, prograr is on remote sensing and photogrammetry aerial surveying) and a session on pre-construction planning. Recodification of the 1956 Drain Code was the main topic of discussion. A task force committee will meet to investigate input from the drain commissioners, s’ale drain legislative committee and related agencies. Hopefully, a bill detailing necessary changes and amendments, composed by this task force will be presented to the Michigan State Legislature this year, said Mrs. Burdick. A plus at the convention banquet was entertainment by local St. Rose Parish Priest Fr. Robert Consent He was en­ thusiastically received by the entire group and hailed as one of the most enjoyable programs ever presented at the convention. Approximately 300 attended the banquet, including drain commissioners and their spouses, engineers, contractors, and ven­ dors. Maple Valley to use federal grant to get microcomputers is...LAUNCHING, FRIDAY, March 25th on T riad CATV in Hastings! 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In addition to 'head­ line' type news, it included in-depth reports on a variety of topics and news-oriented regular fea­ tures. «is®n@95tastallattonOnb * (AddHB® •inSwH°<’onfor , " j-495* h°USe> ,nSta"^eon^^..------------------ No matter what your age or interests, promises program selections that are sure to please you and everyone in your family. For more information, call our office . . . Triad CATV 305 S. Church St., Hastings, Michigan Phone 948-2600 The Maple Valley Board of Education has approved the purchase of 11 computers with grant funds as recommended by staff members. These computers will be used in all school buildings. A network of eight TRS 80 model Ill's will be in use at the junior­ senior high school. High School Principal Burr Hartenburg slated that the staff hopes to have at least one class per semester open to seniors in computer literacy. Other hours of the day this equipment would be available to other classes and their instructors. The board approved spending part of these grant funds for the purchase of two Com­ modore 65 computers for Fuller St. - Kellogg including some software. One Apple II computer was approved for Maplewood Elementary. The P.T.O. organizations in each community earlier approved the purchase of computers and programs for the elementary buildings. The Fuller St.-Kellogg P.T.O. has purchased four Commmodore computers including software and other supplies. The Maplewood P.T.O. has pur­ chased one Apple computer along with related supplies. Staif members working on the computer study committee included elementary teacher Clara Arvizu, Sandy Dent, and Dave Doozan. Junior-senior high staff members included Jerry Reese, Steve MacDonald and Tom Taylor. Bill Christensen was the ad­ ministrator working with these staff members. In selecting the different brands of com­ puters, the staff carefully considered the programs available and the relative cost of the computer itself. The cost of an Apple II E with disk drive and color monitor and soft­ ware is $1,800. The cost of a Commodore is $745.25 plus the disk drive unit at $300. The funds for the purchase of the 11 machines are from a federal grant to Maple Valley that amounts to $12,800. These funds are restricted to materials or equipment that is of a lasting nature that will be used directly with students. Maplewood second grade teacher Laura Smith and two of her students, Joey Lynd and Aaron Smith, made a presentation on the Apple II computer. In other business. March 14, Superin­ tendent Carroll Wolff reported that the school district still had not received the balance of the Febraury state aid in the amount of $226,172, plus the fact that the school district still has $64,364 in state aid due from the August state aid payment. The financial outlook becomes even more severe when state department of education personnel are indicating that school districts may not receive the April state aid payment, he said. Last fall the school district received state approval to borrow $525,000 against an­ ticipated state aid to meet general fund expenses. At this time, the school district has borrowed $310,000 of this approved amount and has repaid $50,000, leaving a balance outstanding of $260,000. State department personnel have stated that the state will release funds only to those districts that have inadequate cash on hand to meet payrolls and have officially at­ tempted to borrow against both antiepated state aid and property tax revenues. Presently the receipt of property taxes is meeting payrolls and paying general fund bills. The board of education voted not to attempt to obtain state approval to borrow additional funds above the $525,000 already approved considering the state aid due the school district The school district could easily face a financial crisis in early May if the state does not pay the school district the state aid that is due the district. Wolff said. Transportation supervisor Gerald Aiancn reported that the school bus fleet was given a high rating during the recent bus inspection by the inspectors from the state police division. All the busses were approved. Ronald and Linda Wheeler presented a bid on the building trades house through realtor Homer Winegar The bid was to rent the house for one year with the option to pur­ chase the house at the end of one year. The board members voted not to accept the offer as presented Board members Dale Ossenheimer and David Hawkins voted against the resolution It was decided Io have the building and ground committee meet with Mr. and Mrs Wheeler The regular meeting of the board of education will be held on Monday, April 18 instead of April 11. The meeting will be held in the administration building at 7 p.m. Approval was given lhe spring sports coaches as recommended by athletic director Larry Lenz: boys’ high school track, Jim Horn and Wayne Kirwin; girls' high school track, Sharlot Williams; high school varsity baseball. Larry Lenz; high school varsity softball, Chris Ricketts; high school junior varsity baseball, Terry Mix and Mike Kenyon; high school junior varsity softball, Bid Varney; and junior high track, Roger Trowbridge. Letters of concern were received from the building teacher representatives and ad­ ministrators encouraging the board of education to support sufficient millage which could operate the district with at least minimal requirements. They recommended that no further cuts be made in teaching supplies, student supplies, textbooks, equipment and furniture replacement and no reductions in leaching staff unless possibly through retirement. School board policies covering school district organization and school board operation were approved on the second presentation. The first presentation was made on General school administration policies and these were referred back to the policy committee. Action was tabled regarding administrator salaries. The negotiation team will be meeting with the administrators and also the non-teaching employee groups. Approval was given for a senior trip to Florida with lhe seniors leaving on Saturday, May 7 and returning on Friday, May 13. The students will fly from Capitol City Airport in Lansing. “Sick” time increased for Nashville village workers by Susan Hinckley An improved sick-pay pla j for all full-time village employees and supervisors was adopted Thursday by Nashville Village Council. The new schedule, which is retroactive io March 1, raises the annual sick time allottment from the present five days per year to ten days which can be accumulated up to 90 days. Other provisions of the plan give the department heads the perogative to send home a sick employee who cannuw perform assigned duties. An employee taking over two consecutive days of sick time must have clearance from his department head and may be requested to furnish a doctor's okay Stricken from the new plan by the council's policy committee, which studied the proposal after it was initially submitted two weeks ago by the police committee, was a provision that after 10 years of service, an employee, upon separation from the village, would be paid at one-half rate for unused sick time accumulated during his tenure of employment That proposal drew fire at the February 25 meeting from some council members who felt that the village could not afford the pay-in-lieu-of-sick-time measure. The village clerk will be responsible for keeping a record of sick time accumulated by each employee. In other business Thursday, the council: - Approved Piesident John Hughes' recommendation that Trustee Linda Frith, whose term of office expires March 31, be appointed to fill the vacancy created by the recent death of Trustee George Hermenitt. Mrs. Frith will take over Hermenitt’s post effective April 1 and will fill out his unex­ pired term, which ends March 31, 1984 — Approved purchase of a trailer-type street sweeper which will be lowed behind a village truck to clean streets. The cost of the unit is $7,500 plus trade-in of the village's present self propelled sweeper, which of­ ficials say needs costly repair. The new unit is a demonstrator model which normally sells for $14,000. said Trustee George Frith. �The Hostings Bonner. Thursday, March 24, 1983 - Page 7 Woodland News Richard Brodbeck visited several Woodland residents last week to have them sign a card for the 100th birthday of Mabel Landis Balyeat. Such Woodland people as Emil Baitinger and Ruth Niethamer signed the card to ‘Dear Teacher”. Mrs. Balyeat taught at several area schools, including Eckardt and North Jordan School, around 80 years ago She now lives at the Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids. Kilpatrick Church Sunday School was visited on March 20 by Pat Nichols and her puppets. Next Sunday, the morning service at 9:45 a.m. will be music by the Overholts, a popular gospel singing group. The special service will be followed by a potluck dinner. Woodland Food Co-op held a genera! membership meeting last Tuesday so that the members and the new officers could get acquainted. Martha McCarthy, the new president, told what she has been able to learn about food co-ops in Michigan since January. A littie business was conducted, including a decision to put new linoleum oi asphalt tiles in the kitchen and re-do the back door and landing so that knicks can be unloaded from the alley instead of the street. Nick Wright of Detroit Dairies came and talked to the members about different kinds of cheeses and some other foods. The ham dinner held at the Woodland United Methodist Church on Sunday was tasty and everyone who went enjoyed it. About 100 people were served. After an unbelievable mild winter, spring dumped several inches of '■now on Woodland in the first day. Lakewood schools were closed Monday and Tuesday as a result. Wayne Offley was released from But­ terworth Hospital in Grand Rapids last week and is now at his home. He is able to get around after his recent knee surgery with a walker. Woodgrove Brethren-Christian Parish Church has planned special services and events for Holy Week. Palm Sunday morning service will include baptism of new members in both Christian and Brethren Church traditions. Palm Sunday evening, the church will hold a traditional Brethren Love Feast at 7 p.m. which will be a potluck supper and will be followed by traditional Brethren foot washing. On Wednesday, March 30, Woodgrove is sponsoring a concert by Blackwood Brothers Quartet at Central High School Auditorium in Hastings at 7:30 p.m. An offering will be taken at that concert. Maundy Thursday service on March 31 at 7:30 p.m. will include communion in traditional Christian church style. Easter Sunday will start at 6:30 a.m. at Woodgrove with a » 'nrise service w hich will be followed by br ikfast. Reverend Steve Reid of Peace and Quimby United Methodist churches will be the guest minister and he will do his dramatization of St Peter. The church choir will sing the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah at the 10:45 a m. Easier Sunday service. Also, the Woodgrove church has recently organized a youth fellowship group which is now meeting al the parsonage every Sunday at 7:30 p.m. unless there is another program at the church. This by Catherine Lucas group is under the leadership of Rev. Pamela Owens. The meetings include study, relaxation and refreshments. The meetings end at 9 p.m. Woodland Lions Club is holding a men's Lenten breakfast on Saturday, March 26. The breakfast is open to any man who wishes to attend, it will be in the Woodland Lions Dei. at 7 a.m. Rev. Pamela Owens of Woodgrove Parish Church will be the guest speaker. Woodland Village Council met Monday evening and discussed the results of the public sewer meeting held on Tuesday last week. The council is not ready to announce their decision about the sewer problem at this time. Zion Lutheran Church will hold Good Friday services at 7:30 p.m. The church will hold a Passion Palm Sunday Service on Sunday morning which will include the use of palms. A number of people will form palm buds into a cross. Palm branches will be carried by the Sunday school children in a procession around the inside of the church and back to their families. A coffee fellowship will be held following the worship service as a farewell to Richard and Sally Walker and their daughter, Harriet, who are moving away from Woodland. Al that coffee fellowship. Darlene Niethamer will lake blood pressure readings for anyone who would like to have theirs checked. Woodland Cub Scouts Pack 3109 held their 1983 Pinewood Derby on Saturday at Lakewood High School cafeteria. Registration was held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Races were run from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a break for lunch. A concession stand was open in the cafeteria. The pack used their newly-built pinewood derby track for the first time this year. The track was built by Packmaster Charles Farlee and Donald Raffler. Everyone was pleased with the track, and it functioned well. About 80 people turned out for the Pinewood Derby. Judges for the derby were Loyal Bennett, Ben Merchant. Larry Raffler, and Father Lou Baudone of St. Edward's in Lake Odessa. They began by judging all cars for best design. Medals were given in that event. Winners for the Wolf Cubs, Den 1, were Kris Lnwell, first; Eric Cronk, second; and Bill Dooley third. Winners for Den 2 were Kevin Neeley, first; Craig Rush, second; and Ron Chaffee, third. In Den 3, Webelos, first place was won by Joe Warrick, second by Jamie Gonyou, and third by Jay Lawson. The overall grand prize trophy for design was won by Kevin Klopfenstein. Nineteen boys had cars entered in the cub scouts race. The winners of the first four places will go to the District Derby to be held at Kellogg School in Nashville on April 16. First place trophy was given to Mike Branum, second place trophy to Kevin Neeley, third place trophy to Joe Warrick Fourth place, with no trophy but right to enter district races, went to Chris Kretovic. Six tiger cubs entered cars in the liger race. Doug Raffler received a ribbon for first place, Ken Kellogg won the second place ribbon, and Steven Lowell's car won the third place ribbon. Dictionary nostolgia — Many of yesterday’s words, like highbutton shoes, are out of style. Some are even being removed from the dictionary. Many words used by our older generation, in their youth, have gone the way of the winds. For example, at the turn of the century, the ■ blacksnake” was found on nearly every farm. No. it's not a reptile, but a leather whip, braided over a pliable core with a loop attached to slip over the user’s wrist. If one drove a surrey with a fringe on top, the blacksnake was needed to prod the horses to a trot. This is just one of many words with a rich American history that is as lost to us today as are the joys of riding in a surrey with our sweetheart by our side. If you had been around for that ride at the turn of the cen­ tury, you might have brought along a "caddy” to treat your sweet-tooth while riding in your rig. A caddy was a small tin box used to hold candy or other sweets. Then again, if you'd been “picayunish", or stingy, you might have reluctantly spent a “halfbit” (worth six and one-quarter cents) and bought some "gum wax", a precursor of chewing gum. If you were ultra­ conservative, you might have cut the sub­ stance off a gum tree yourself, using a "Barlow", a single-bladed jackknife that every young man carried in his pocket. If you were really "smitten" by your sweetheart, you might have written her a love letter in ink that you dried with a "sander" — a shaker filled with fine white sand to sprinkle over the ink used in the days before blotters. If she took a real fancy to you, she might invite you to her home for a Sunday break­ fast of "johnny-cakes", predecessor of today’s pancakes. You would spread the cakes with home-churned butter kept in a wooden cask called a "firkin", and then pour "syllabub" over the cakes. This is a sweetened whipped cream flavored with wine or honey. Along with this, you might drink unpasteurized milk from a "noggin”, which was a small wooden cup. Because you undoubtedly would be on your best behavior, yuu'd leave your "pattens" outside on the front stoop. Those were heavy wooden overshoes that belonged in the barn lot. never among polite company. If you were very serious about the girl, you'd probably wear your best suit made ol "linsey". a home-woven cloth invariably dyed with "madder”, a plant grown in most rural gardens. Nothing lasts forever, and .Monday s chores are waiting to be dealt with Perhaps these included putting up a "sleeper" — a heavy wooden pole that would support a building — or splitting wood into clapboards to roof a house, using such tools as a "froe", “mallet" or "brake"; or "chinking" and "daubing" a chimney, a process which fills in the cracks between the logs with mud or clay mixed with grass or brome sedge. You might even make a "girdle" - not a ladies’ garment — but a ring cut into the bark of a tree to kill its growth. When the work was finished, you might amble along the “fenceworm", the zigzagging path of a rail fence. You might fetch a "cedarware" bucket, which was made of narrow staves of cedar, and head for the "potato-hole". This was a conical ear­ then mound in the farm garden where fruits and vegetables were stored for the winter under a covering of straw and earth. Perhaps the horses needed to be fed, so you got the “cutting-box" humming, usually propelled by a team of horses pulling a treadmill, and cut some "haxel”, which is oat straw clipped into inch-long bits. At home there would be a fire burning in the hearth and supper on the table with freshly baked "graham bread”. After supper you might settle down in the “wing-backed" chair, so called because the upper back is curved forward on each side to protect the shoulders of the person sitting in it from cold drafts. As there was no central heating, the hearth was the only source of heat. Ai bedtime, a candle or whale-oil lamp was carried along for light. Because there was no heat in the sleeping room, a "bed-warmer" was often used between the "feather-tick" (mattress) and handmade quilts piled high on the old “four-poster" bed The "bed-warmer" was a round covered pan which opened to admit hot coals from the hearth. The cover then was shut and held heat from the coals. The heat was tran­ smitted from the metal pan onto the bedding and took the chill out of an icy bed. The heat from the bed-warmer, coupled with body heat, made sleeping more tolerable In a cold room. Long, heavy flannel nightshirts were worn by men as well as women. "Nightcaps" or "sleeping bonnets" were worn to bed to prevent body heat from escaping through the head. We now know that we lose 90 percent of our body heat when our heads are not protected from the cold. Most folks swear that the wheel was man s most valuable invention, but this writer casts her vote for central heating! A race was held fur parents who wanted to build cars and race them. Certificates with a gold seal were given to the winners in that race. The winners were Jerry Stutz, first; David Klop, second. Bev Raffler, third; and Bob Neeley, fourth. Ten parents entered cars in the race. The Woodland Cub Scouts of Pack 3109 will be selling candy bars in the near future to finance a day camp to be held in July. The pack is also planning to participate in the Barry County Scout Fest that will be held at the fairgrounds in Hastings on April 30. The pacx plans to have its own booth for the first time in several years. The cub scouts are doing lots of work in preparation for the scout fest. 10th annual ‘Home & Garden’ Show April 28-30 The Hastings Chamber of Commerce 10th Annual Home and Auto Show plans are well underway. Dates are set for April 28, 29, and 30 at the Barry County Fairgrounds in the Community Building and Annex. The early Spring Show provides an op­ portunity for area merchants to feature new spring lines which includes building trades, hardware, home furnishing and home en­ tertainment. Recreational vehicles, real estate and insurance firms will also be represented. “This year a local auto dealer will be in­ volved and we will be looking forward to the excitement a new car creates." the chamber officials said. In constructing booths, the merchants will use this year's country western theme “Make Mine Country". Awards among exhibitors are given in three separate categories: hardware, lumber, and con­ struction firms in one group; home fur­ nishings in a separate division; and in­ stitutions comprising a third. A special mailing was released to mem­ bers participating in past shows. There are spaces available, so if any area firm is in­ terested in applying for a booth space, please apply at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, 115 S. Jefferson, or phone 9452454 for more information. Chamber members will be given priority. The Home and Auto Show will be open Thursday, April 28,3 to 9 p.m., Friday. April 2912 noon to9 p.m., and Saturday, April 20 12 noon to 9 p.m. Cash awards will be given this year in the form of five main gift certificates in the amount of $500, $400, $300, $200, and $100. Applications being accepted for Exchange Day The Hastings Business and Professional Women's Club is still accepting applications for display space at their First Annual Business Women's Exchange to be held Saturday. April 23, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Community Building at the Barry County Fairgrounds, Hastings. The Exchange is open to all area businesses owned or co- owned by women and is intended to be a show and sale of goods and services provided by area women. Booth space is still available and those interested are invited to participate in this first annual event. "The only qualification - in addition to the business being owned or co- owned by a woman," organizers said, "is that the bu^ness be the participant's source of in­ come, a regular job, and not for those who do things for a hobby or part time." A directory will be published, listing area businesses owned or co- owned by women. A listing in the directory is available to all qualifying businesses, whether or not they participate in the Exchange Business cards of woman- owned and co­ owned businesses will be on display the day of the exhibit and every woman is invited to include her business card for display pur­ poses whether or not space is reserved at the exchange. To arrange for display space, arrange for a listing in the directory, or to provide a business card, call Ruth Hughes at 852-1978 or 948-2341 or Sharon Kermeen al 795-3525. The Business Woman's Exchange will be the culmination of many months of planning and preparation by club members and the entire community is cordially invited to attend. There will be no charge to the general public. A food booth will be available during the entire exhibit Barry-Eaton Health Calendar of Events Monday. March 28 - Immunization Clinic. 8:30a.m. -11:30 a.m.; 1 p.m. -4p.m. Tuesday. March 29 - Medicaid Screening. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. March 30 - W.I C., 8 30 a m. 4:30 p.m ; V.D. Clinic. 10 a m. - 12 a.m.; 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday. March 21 -W.I.C.. 8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m. Friday. April 1 -W.I.C.. 8:30 a.m. • 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning. 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Early pregnancy series will be starting April 5. 1983 from 7 to 9 p.m. What’s happening? If you see news in the making, call the BANNER, and let us know ... 948-8051 Ralph Junold stands beside his creation, a 100-inch long, reflecting telescope, which he is giving to the high school. Stargazer gives telescope to school by Ken Reibel The rings of Saturn, the Great Red Spot of Jupiter, and the craters of the moon will soon be more than textbook pictures to high school students, thanks to the rare skill, and generosity, of a Hastings man Ralph Junold, who says he has been a sailor most of his life, has built and given to the school a 100-inch long reflecting telescope. The instrument has a 12>2-inch diameter mirror, and can magnify a heavenly body up to 400 times, depending on the eyepiece used. The Hastings Jaycees are currently selecting a site on which to build a dome, preferably near the high school, to house the telescope This is not the first telescope Junold has built, but it is the largest. He built the body with reinforced plastics, and carefully polished and balanced the mirror by hand. The material used in the mounting was gleaned from a scrapyard - the handcrank that opera test he swivel mounting came off a hospital cart. The entire instrument will swivel on a 10foot long water pipe, also found in a scrapyard When asked why he was making such a gift to the high school, the 84-year-old Junold answered "Because I can't take it with me.” Then he adds. “When we are born, we don't get a transit ticket to another planet." But to Junold, the next best thing to a spaceship is peering at star whorls and clusters through a telescope. "You can seegreen and red and blue stars. It’s beautiful sometimes," he says. Almost as colorful is Junold's life at sea. He remembers his first vessel, a .triple­ masted sai ling ship named the Princess Eitel Friederich. which he sailed in 1914, as a 16year-old apprentice seaman. During World War I. Junold served as a seaman for the German Imperial navy, aboard a submarine cruiser, which he says was the largest warship built in Germany at the time. In the years between the wars, Junold divided his time between sailing and at­ tending training schools. First came navigation school, then a ship's master certificate, and training to became a wireless radio operator. When World War II broke out, Junold found himself on freighters, carrying sup­ plies to the Reich. He tells of travelling to Russia in 1940, to pick up a load of timber, and witnessing the boarding of Russian soldiers onto troop ships, in preparation for the invasion of the Baltic countries. In 1943, Junold helped evacuate German troops from the tip of the Crimea Peninsula, as Soviet troops pressed the beleaguered German army into the Black Sea. Daring one run, his ship was bombed and capsized. He and his crew escaped, he says, on a speed boat. When Hiller's Reich collapsed in 1915, Junold returned to his native Hamburg to find his home destroyed. He recalls leaving the devestation of the city for the coun­ tryside, where he foraged for food. In 1950, at the urging of his brother-in-law who lived in Hastings, Junold came to Chicago, where he worked in a factory. In 1952, he came to Hastings, and built the house where he now lives. On the walls in his workshop hangs momentos of his years of sailing photographs of great, triple masted vessels, windswept, rocky coasts and shipmates long departed. He recalls his many trips around the world, and his 30 ports of call with a gleam in his eye; China, Thailand, Korea, and the Panama Canal are all treasured memories for Junold. It was during these years abroad that Junold learned his appreciation for the heavens In the days before high tech, ships depended on the sexton and compass for their positions. “They'd send us up to take positions three or four times a day,” he says. And despite the hardships, and the terrors of war. Junold still calls his career on the high seas “a good life.” WATT A GREAT MONEY SAVINGS IDEA! Have need of a plan for a brighter future? Sure you do. And, one great plan we offer could be our individual Retire­ ment Account (IRA) which lets you save on taxes while you save for retirement. It’s a special kind of savings account. Before you pay for 1982, you may deposit up to... $2,OOOooof your annual income in your... IRA Account All your IRA deposits may be deducted from your taxable gross earnings for Federal Income Tax purposes; and you’ll earn tax-free interest on your retirement savings, too. ATIONAL ANK of ASTINGS WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC All Deposits insured up to ’100,000.00 �The Hastings Banner. Thursday, March 24, 1983 - Page 8 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Property al 11480 South Bed­ ford Road. Dowling Michigan. WHEREAS, default has been made in the conditions of the mortgage doted March 20. 1980. executed by JACK L. McCARTY ond LINDA McCARTY. husband ond wife, os Mortgagors, to UNITED STATES LUMBER COM­ PANY. o Michigan Corporation, os Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds foi Barry County. Michigan, on March 25. 1980. in Liber 244 on page 977. said mortgage being that of a purchaser s interest in that cer­ tain second land contract dated April 12. 1977. a memorandum of said second land contract which was recorded in the Office of the Register of Deids for Barry County. Michigan, on Jan­ uary 7. 1982. in Liber 404 on page 34. said second land con­ tract executed by Thoddeus Stompfler and Geraldine Stampfler. husband and wife, as Vendors, ond by Jock L. McCarty ond Linda McCarty, husband ond wife, as Purchasers, said land contract which is in turn subject to the vendor’s interest in that certain first land contract dated April 1. 1976. said ven­ dor's interest which was assign­ ed to Inez L. McCarty by assign­ ment from decedent's estate dated April 29. 1982. recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County Mich­ igan. in Liber 405 on page 344 said first land contract which was executed by Harvey F. McCarty, as Vendor, and Thod­ deus Stampfler and Geraldine Stompfler. husband and wife, as purchasers. The amount claimed due on the date hereof is the sum of $18,946.93. AND WHEREAS, a mortgage foreclosure sale of the premises described in said mortgage wes orginally scheduled to be held at the Courthouse in the City of Hastings Barry County. Michigan, on Thursday. March 17, 1983, at 1:00 p.m., said sale which has been adjourned to April 21. 1983 at 1:30 p.m., for reason that the notice of mort­ gage foreclosure sole incorrectly provided for o redemption period after said sale of six months. NOTICE IS THEREFORE GIVEN that pursuant to statute and the proviUo.it of said mortgage, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the premises describ­ ed therein, at public auction, held at the Courthouse, in the City ol Hostings. Barry County. Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court in the County, on Thursday. April 21. 1983. at 1:30 p.m. The length of the redemption period after sole will be one year. The premises which will be sold ore situated in the Town­ ship ol Johnstown. County of Barry. Stale of Michigan, ond described os follows: Port of the Northwest one-quart­ er of Section 9, Town 1 North, Range 8 West, lying West of M37. described as commencing where M-37 intersects the East ond West '/« line ol said Sec­ tion 9 for a place of beginning. Thence Northerly along M-37 950 feet, thence West 1700 feet, thence South 950 feet to the '/« line, thence East on the '/» line 1700 feet, more or less, to the place ol beginning, including riparian rights on Mud Lake. Dated: Moren 24. 1983 United States Lumber Company. 401 Hamblin Avenue. Battle Creek. Michigan 490)7 Thomas R. Blaising Attorney for Mortgagee 707 Michigan National Bonk Building. Battle Creek. Michigan 49017 4-14 STATE OF MICHIGAN THE DISTRICT COURT 56 1 JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER FILE NO CC824 0947 HASTINGS AIRPORT COMMISSION. PLAINTIFF vs. DAVID E. STITES. ERNEST NEAL AKA ART NEAL. 1-1947 Stinson. 108-FAA. Reg. N187C. DEFENDANTS At a session of said Court held in the 56-1 Judicial District Court. City of Hostings. County of Barry. State of Michigan, on the day of February. 1983. PRESENT: HONORABLE GARY R, HOLMAN. DISTRICT JUDGE On the 15th day of October. 1982 on action was filed by the Hastings Airport Commission, Plaintiff, against David E. Stites. Ernest Neal oka Art Neal, and One 1947 Stinson. 108-FAA, Reg. • N187C. Defendants, in this Court to forclose a common low and or statutory lein for storage fees. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendants, or anyone claiming on interest in said 1947 Stinson Aircraft. 108-FAA, Reg. - N187C. shell answer or toke such other action as may be per­ mitted by law on or before the 25th doy of March. 1983. Failu-e to comply with this Order will result in judgment by default ogoinst such Defendants for the relief demanded by said Has­ tings Airport Commission. Gory R. Holman, District Judge OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY 220 WEST COURT ST HASTINGS Ml 49058 Kathy $un*or. District Court Clerk NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry on Proposed Special Use Requests Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commis­ sion will conduct a public hear­ ing. for special use requests, on March 28. 1983 at 7:45 p.m. in the County Commissioner's Room. County Anrtex Building. Hastings. Michigan Case No. Sp. 1-83 Robert McKoy, (applicant) (M.C. Pole Bldg. Supply) 7:45 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property located on 10026 5. Wall Lake Road (M-43), Getton. will be considered as a site for the issuance of a spec­ ie! use permit to erect a now commercial building to continue existing lumberyard business and to expand. Beginning at the intersection the centerline of M-43 with the N line of said Sec. 6. th S along the center of said highway 277 ft., th W 22 rds., th N 277 ft. to the N line ol said Section and th E 22 rds. to point of beginning. Barry Twp. All of the above described property being located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writ­ ing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men­ tioned time and place. The special use application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8;00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call Winifred Keller. Planning Dir­ ector at 948-8081 for further in­ formation. Norvol E. Thaler. Clerk Barry County Prairieville Township SCHEDULE for the Township Board Meetings 1983 □ Wednesday, April 13,1983.................. 7:30 P.M. □ Wednesday, May 11, 1983 .................. 7:30 P.M. □ Wednesday, JuneS, 1983.................... 7:30 P.M. □ Wednesday, July 13, 1983 .................. 7:30 P.M. □ Wednesday, August 10, 1983.............. 7:30 P.M. □ Wednesday, September 14, 1983 ... 7:30 P.M. □ Wednesday, October 12, 1983............ 7:30 P.M. □ Wednesday, November 9. 1983.......... 7:30 P.M. □ Wednesday, December 14, 1983 .... 7:30 P.M. □ Wednesday, January 11. 1984............ 7:30 P.M. □ Wednesday, February 8, 1984 ............ 7:30 P.M. □ Wednesday, March 14, 1984 ............. 7:30 P.M. Minutes of the meetings are available for pub­ lic inspection during business hours at the Office of the Township Clerk, 10115 South Norris Road. Delton, Michigan. JANETTE ARNOLD, Cleric - NOTICE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ANNUAL MEETING The annual Township Meeting will be held at the Prairieville Township Holl Government urges employment of older Americans MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by Thomas L. Holewo and Lauric Holewo. husband and wife to First Federal Savings of Bottle Creek, a division of Greet Lokes Federal Savings and Loan As­ sociation. a corporation organ­ ized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933. of the Unitet.' Stales of America, cs amended. Mortgagee, dated the 29th doy of September. 1978. and recor­ ded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, ond State of Michigan, on the 2nd doy of October. 1978, in Liber 238 of Barry County Records, at Page 455. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. ol the dote ol this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Thirty Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Eight ond 96 100 ($30,368.96) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings ol law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof; Now. therefore, by virtue ol the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michi­ gan in such cose mode ond pro­ vided notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of April 1983 at two o’clock in the after noon. Local Time. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East en­ trance. to the Borry County Courthouse in the City of Has­ tings, Barry County. Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Berry is held), of the pre­ mises described in said mort­ gage. or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at nine and three-quar­ ters (9 75%) per cent per annum ond all legal costs, char­ ges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums, which may be paid by the under­ signed. necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises are situated in the Township of Prairieville. County of Barry. State of Michigan and described as: The North •/» of the Northwest % of the Southeast ' * of Section 17. EXCEPT a parcel in the North­ west corner thereof. 180 leet North and South by 283 feet East and West. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Borry County. Michigan. During the twelve months im­ mediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Ann Arbor. Michigan March 11. 1983. GREAT LAKES FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Mortgagee Legal Deportment Great Lokes Federal Savings Building 401 East Liberty Street. P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 (4-7) SPECIAL MEETING Common Council City of Hastings A special meeting of the Com­ mon Council ol the City ol Hos­ tings called by the following order of William 3. Cusack and Mary Lou Gray. Councilpersons; According to Chapter 5.7 of the City Charter of Hastings. Michigan. Common Council met in Special Session in the Council Chambers, City Hall. Hastings. Michigan on Friday. March 18. 1983 at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Kenneth Howe presiding. Present at roll coll were Council members: Bennett. Cook. Cusack. Fuhr. Gray. Spackman and Vaughan. Absent: Josperse. Moved by Cook. supported by Fuhr that the letter requesting a special meeting for the purpose of voting on acceptance rejec­ tion of bids for the sand separ­ ator be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent One. Carried. Moved by Cook, supported by Gray that Councilman Josperse be excused from the meeting. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. The meeting was colled for the purpose of discussing and taking action on a letter from L.M. Miller and Associates. Consulting Engineers recommending that the Council Award the Contract to Raymer Drilling of Grand Rapids. Mich­ igan lor $11,550.00. The other bid was from Layne-Northern for $14.511.00 Moved by Cusack supported by Bennett that the bid from Ray­ mer Drilling for $11,550.00 bo accepted. Yeas Vaughan, Spackman. Gray Fuhr. Cusack. Cook ond Bennett. Absent Josperse. Carried. Meeting adjourned 5:35 p.m. Read ond Approved. Kenneth J. Howe Mayor Sharon Vickery City Clerk 3 24 by Ken Reibel George Krause, 69, works part-time at the Barry County Commission on Aging building in Hastings, delivering meals to older persons, ond checking from time to time on their well being. Senior aides get help George Krause, one of 21 senior aides being old. employed throughout Barry County, says "I’ll be 69 next month, and I love my older Americans "need a helping hand - once work. ' he says. "I never feel my age at all.” they get that, you’ll be surprised what they "I always say to them 'A smile always will do.” makes happiness’, and they need it.” Krause received his helping hand through He advises younger persons to give senior the Mid Counties Employment and Training citizens “a helping hand, a kind heart and a Consortium Agency, which provides big smile.” meaningful part-time employment to disadvantaged seniors, age 55 and over, in Helen Erickson, 64, is a secretary at the the Barry-Calhoun area. Commission on Aging office, which ad­ As a senior aide, Krause delivers food to ministers the senior aides program. area senior citizens as part of the "meals on “I’ve tried not working before...but I have wheels” program. In the process, he takes to have something to do ” she says. She says her job involves keeping records, mail up to the doors, and checks on the well being of his clients. filing, answering the telephone. "Sometimes "I've always liked being around older it gets a little hectic," she says. people,” says Krause, whose last two jobs A lot of her job, she says, involves just were at the Barry County Medical Care listening to the senior citizens who frequent Facility and Provincial House. lhe C.O.A. "Here you make contact with When asked what his advice is to senior many different people, that you might not get citizens, he answers "not Lj think about" in a private office." STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 18.747 Estate of ROY YARGER. Deceased. TAKE NOTICE. On April 21 1983 at *0:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. loughrin Judge of Proboie. a hearing will be held on the Petition of GLADYS L. YARGER. forappoint ment of o fiduciary and for a determination of heirs. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the Estate must be presented to ROYDEN D. YARGER. 3385 N Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 and proof thereof, with a copy of the claim, filed with the Probate Court on or before June 30. 1983. h* ’ice is further given thot the t.lale will be thereupon assigned to persons appearing of record entitled thereto. Dote: March 18. 1983 Gladys L. Yarger. 5)2 W. State St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Edna Boddy (Pl0920) 206 South Broadway. Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-5962. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notification is hereby given thot Michigan National Bank, Charlotte. 122 S. Cochran Ave.. Charlotte. Ml 488)3 hos filed an application with the Comptroller of the Currency on March 18 1983 os specified in 12 CFR 5 of the Comptrollers Manual for National Banks, lor permission to establish a CBCT branch at 230 N. Broadway St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Any person wishing to com­ ment on this application may file comments in writing with the Regional Administrator of National Banks, Seventh National Bonk Region. Seors Tower. Suite 5750. 233 S. Worker Dr.. Chicago, IL 60606 within 10 days after the dote ol this pub licotion. The non-confidential portions of the application are on file with the Regional Admin­ istrator os part of the public file This file is available for public inspection during regular business hours. Orangeville Township In addition to other regular business, a budget covering proposed expenditures ANNUAL MEETING and estimated revenue of the Township The Annual Township Meeting will be held at the Orangeville Township Hall on ... shall be submitted for public hearing pur­ suant to ACT 34 of the Public Acts of 1963 as amended. Please take further notice that a copy of such budget is available for public in­ spection at the office of the Township .Clerk, 10115 South Norris Road, during regular business hours. JANETTE ARNOLD, Clerk pm CLOSURE OF STURGEON FISHING IN THE GREAT LAKES AND CONNECTING WATERS DURING SPAWNING SEASON The Natural Resources Commission, at its Decem­ ber 3, 1982. meeting, under the authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended, closed sturgeon fishing in the Great Lakes and the connecting waters during the months of May and June for the period of five years, beginning April 1, 1983, through March 31, 1988.(3 24) NOTICE of and around the nation is increasing daily, yet. too often, these workers are overlooked in our ‘youtlvoriented' culture," says Ann Shafer, chairperson of the Mid-Counties Employment Training Board. She adds that older workers offer em­ ployers intangible assets which can be acquired over a lifetime - judgement, stability, and maturity and they can act as an important role model by instilling good work habits in younger employees. There are approximately 1.2 million older workers in Michigan's labor force, either working or seeking work. Studies have shown that these workers generally attain a higher performance rating faster than young workers. Studies also show that peak working performance is reached between the ages of 51 and 60. Three quarters of workers over 55 want to continue some type of paid work after retirement, yet certain myths persist that block their employment. Most of these myths surround misperceptions about the health, reliablity. and awareness of older persons. But facts prove differently: — Older workers have a greater job stability and a better record of continued acceptance by employers once they are hired. — The number of days lost per 100 work­ days - for all reasons • decreases as age in­ creases. — A comparison of company records showed that production workers aged about 65 had better attendance, health and injury records than younger workers. — A psychologist at the University of California measured the ability of people in their 20s against those aged 65 to remember words and pictures. There was no difference. — Recent studies indicate that o'der people usually don’t lose their memories, bur remember different things than younger people, such as subtle information, a story’s point and possible consequences. Lakewood area ready to get going with sewer project by Steve Horton The Lakewood Wastewater Authority is ready to get going on its sewer project after learning that the Farm Home Ad­ ministration (FaHA) had approved a $2.7 million loan and that the Woodland Village Council had formally voted to become part of the project. The loan — which is for 40 years at 9.75 percent interest — will cover the local share of the $8 million project. The federal En­ vironmental Protection Agency (EPA) pays 75 percent of cost, while the state of Michigan kicks in five percent. The Lakewood Authority stills needs ap­ proval from the EPA of Step III of the project which is approval to take bids and begin construction, but Authority officials feel loan approval indicates that that assent is near at hand. "We take it to be a good sign." said Doug Trembath of the Authority. "Usually approval of the loan comes after Step III has been granted (by the EPA)," he explained. “This is where we're unique. It (the procedure) appears to be reversed. They (FaHA) must feel we're very close to getting lhe go ahead and that they're not going out on a limb by giving us the loan." The Authority's next step is to gel a positive vole from the Woodland Village Council to join the project and to finish getting the necessary easements for in­ stalling pipes around Jordan Lake, Trem­ bath said. Woodland’s council held a public hearing — attended by around 50 residents — on the matter last Tuesday, then held a special council meeting on Monday and voted to formally become a part of the project pen­ ding a workable agreement “We turned the matter over to our lawyer," said Glendon Curtis, a council member, "and asked him to work on an agreeable contract between the village and the authority." Curtis said the council decided the com­ bined sewer system was the only affordable one (or Woodland village, noting that "we couldn't afford to make lhe improvements on our own". With Woodland’s decision made, the Authority’s next step is to finish getting the necessary easements for installing pipes around Jordan Lake. The wastewater project involves ex­ panding and changing the existing Lake Odessa system, laying sewer lines around Jordan Lake, and treating the sewage from Woodland village. The system, according to Trembath, is an "overland flow treatment". "Waste water is applied to the top of a slope and cleanes itself as it runs down,” he explained. "At the bottom of the slope is a ditch which flows the water into a box. From the box the water is pumped into four storage lagoons. When the waler is sufficiently cleansed it is released into the Little Thor­ napple River." Approximately 1200 homes would be serviced by the new system. NOMINATING PETITIONS for 1983 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION To: The Qualified Electors of Delton Kellogg School, Counties of Barry and Allegan Two school board members' full terms will expire on June 30, 1983. Nominating petitions may be picked up in the Superintendent’s Office and must be filed with the Board Secretory or at the Superintendent ’s Office. No petitions may be accepted after 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 11,1983. Last day for candidates to withdraw their petitions is Thursday, April 14. 1983, 4:00 p.m. JULIET BOURDO, Secretary Board of Education PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given thot the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on .. . APRIL 13, 1983 oi 7:30 P.M. beginning at 2:00 p.m. on SATURDAY. MARCH 26,1983. COMMISSION ORDER cfl (Under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) Early or forced retirement can have dire consequences for a person's emotional and physical well being, according to medical doctors and aging advocates. As long ago as 1972, the American Medical Association's Committee on Aging and Retirement opposed mandatory retirement because the "sudden cessation of productive work and earning power of an individual caused by compulsory retirement," often leads to “physical and emotional deterioration and premature death.” As the population ages, the role of older workers in society takes on added im­ portance, and to celebrate their con­ tributions. last week, March 13-19, was designated nationally as "Employ the Older Worker Week”. During that week, special activities took place around the country aimed at urging employers to reexamine their employment policies toward older workers. Recent studies have discovered an unusually high mortality rate for persons especially older mer - who retire early or were force to retire before their capabilities diminished. Forced retirement can weigh heavy on a person's self-esteem, as in the case of older workers who have been replaced by younger workers they trained. In Michigan, the Department of Labor has recognized the need to promote and assist older workers through funding six special projects thoughout lhe state. The Mid­ Counties Employment and Training Con­ sortium was one of the agencies designated in the state to implement the Older Workers Project in Barry and Calhoun counties. The program provides eligible older workers to assist older workers in reentering the labor market and entering unsubsidized employment. “The number of older workers in Michigan SATURDAY, MARCH 26,1983 at 2 P.M. In addition to other regular business, the an­ nual financial report and a tentative budget for the coming year including the planned use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds will be submitted for consideration. The proposed budget will be available for pub­ lic inspection at the Clerks office by appointment. DARLENE HARPER Orangeville Township Clerk Phone 672-7149 ■ in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. Phone No. 945-2468. The meeting is to consider the application from W. D. Renner to place o new sign on the North side of his Automobile Dealership on 1310 N. Michigan Ave. Said sign does not conform to the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.82 (3) (a). Also to consider the application from Roderick Newton II to erect a 420 sq. ft. addition to his residence at 553 W. Thorn St. Said side year does not conform to the Zoning Ordinance Section 3-193 (3). Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection ot the office of the City Clerk. City Hall. Hastings. Michigan. SHARON VICKERY, CITY CLERK Grandparent's Day Grandmas and Grandpas, about 300 strong, turned out Friday afternoon. March 14, at Central Elementary School, to watch their grandchildren sing and perform skits for the school s annual Grandparent’s Day. Classrooms were turned briefly into stages os students sang, performed skits, and generally hammed it up for their special visitors. In "Legend of King Midas' (above), performed by fifth graders. Apollo, played by Erin Neil, tells Midas, played by Lori Hubbel, to cool it with the golden touch. In the auditorium, sixth graders put on a musical. Davy Crockett". It went well." said Dave Arnold. Central Elementary principal. The kids did OJiice |cb.” �I The Hastings Banner. Thursday. March 24. 1983 - Page 9 Saxon’s Brown heads 10-man All-Barry County cage squad Brian Miller (42) drives around a Cavalier player in action Wednesday night in the quarterfinals. Miller was instrumental In the win as he notched 15 pomts. by ste.. Joeobr) by Steve Vedder The 10-player Hastings Banner 1982-83 all­ county basketball team is blessed with about as much talent as J.R. Ewing has money. The team is headed by three sophomores, one of which leads the state in scoring, a senior guard whose best two sports don't even include basketball, and a senior center who bounced back from knee surgery- to have a big year. And that's just the highlights. The complete team consists of Mark Brown and Bruce Hartman of Hastings. Brian Miller. Jeff Kerber, and Jim Schipper of Middleville. Mickey Mahon and Jeff Hamilton of Maple Valley, Dave Barry and Steve Tuin of Delton and Randy Hazel of Lakewood. Heading the team is Hastings sophomore Mark Brown. The probable ail-stater recently closed the books on a tremendous 1982-83 campaign in which he set a multitude of school, league and state scoring records. Some of his statistics are staggering. For example. Brown finished with 917 points, the second highest single season point total in Michigan history. His 38.2 ppg. scoring average led the state, and was an all-time record for sophomores. As* for shooting, again his stats are un­ canny. Brown hit 54.3 per cent (345 of 635) from the field and a whopping 91.9 ( 227 of 247) per cent from the free throw line. He also led the team inassists (76) and was second in rebounding (111). In four post-season tournament games Comes back to win 56-52 Thornapple Kellogg storms into Class B semi-finals by Steve Vedder Watching Middleville’s basketbail team one might get the impression the team could be a team of destiny. On Wednesday the Trojans hung just close enough through a sloppy first half, and then rallied to knock off Saginaw Carrollton 56-52 in a quarterfinal game. The win sends Middleville into the semi­ finals against tough Kalamazoo Christian (25-1) on Friday night at 7:00 at Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor. But for now. Thornapple Kellogg coach Skip Pranger and his crew just want to savor the eome-from-bchind win over the favored Carroiiton team. "We were very nervous and didn’t play very well in the first half. After we got over those nerves we played belter." said Pranger. "It didn't seem like they (Carrollton/ was playing any better than us. I guess all I can say is the good Lord wanted vs to win." it was Dave Perry’s short jumper with four seconds to go in the third period that gave Middleville its first lead of the game at 34-33. The Trojans never trailed after that, although there were.a few tense moments. Middleville built its lead to nine points on two occasions in the fourth period, but Carrollton shaved the lead to 52-48 with a minute to go in the contest. Dave Van Sickle hit a free throw to up the margin to 5348, and after the Cavaliers missed a long jumper, Brian Miller was fouled and clinched the game with a pair of clutch free throws. The win, like most Trojan wins, didn’t come very easy. In fact, it looked for a while in the first half like the Trojans had gone about as. far as they would in the state tournament. Middleville, shooting poorly and making turnover after turnover, trailed by as many as 12 points in the first half. Carrollton, on the oilier hand, was busy living up to its reputation as being a team that lived on the jump shot. The Cavaliers hit 11 of 25 first half shots to grab a 21-18 first half lead. Middleville, playing very tight, hit only one of its first eight shots and was a poor eight of 23 by the half. “I honestly felt we were tight,” said Pranger. ‘The shots we took were the ones we wanted." It all turned around for Middleville, however, midway through the third period. The Trojans reeled off a 15-7 spurt late in the period to turn an eight-point deficit into a 3533 lead. In that spurt the Trojan shooters finally became untracked hitting six of seven field goals at one point, and eight of 13 for tLe quarter. "We didn't make any big changes or anything at halftime," said Pranger. “We just a check of ourselves and decided it was time to start playing like we were capable. And I think we did that." Middleville was able to hold off Carrollton in the fourth period as the Cavaliers long range jumper shots began missing their respective marks. Middleville’s clutch free throw shooting also helped keep Carrollton al bay The Trojans notched nine of 15 attempts in the fourth period with Brian Miller hitting three of six. Perry two of four and Van Sickle three of four. ‘We missed the free throws early when we had no pressure on us, and then we made them when we did have the pressure on,” said Pranger. Perry, playing probably his best game of the tournament, led Middleville with 20 points. Brian Miller added 15 and Van Sickle chipped in seven big points. The win sets a new single season victory record for Middleville, now 23-3. Carrollton closes the book on its season also 23-3. Randy Hazel Hazel named to Tri-River team Lakewood senior center Rantiy Hazel has been named to the Tri-River all league basketball team for the second straight season. Hazel, the leading scorer in the Tri-River at 20.9 (19.9 overall) points per game, was also third in rebounding at 9.2 per game. He was arifong 10 players honored. Also named to the team were Mike Staf­ ford. Pat KropewnicH and Brent Rasmussen of league-champion Greenville, Mike Hansen and Ron Veldman of Coopersville, Greg Malone of Lowell, Todd Tubergen of Fremont, Jeff Keelan of Cedar Springs and Lloyd Pommer of Sparta. Junior guard Ken Corp of Lakewood was among live pjayers selected to the team as honorable mention. Corp averaged 11.7 (12.2 overall) points per game this season while leading the team in steals (27) and assists (71). Dave Barry Brown picked all-league Mark Brown of Hastings heads the recently announced 1982-83 all-Twin Valley­ basketball team. Brown, who set a multitude of Twin Valley­ scoring records this season, scored 497 points in 14 Twin Valley games for an average of 35.5 points per game. He also added 65 rebounds and 46 assists to his totals. Joining Brown on the first team were Todd Tufts of Sturgis, Cliff Sowles of Jackson Northwest, and Craig McDonald and Tony Harris of league-cliampion Albion. Named to the second texim were Rich Haddad of Sturgis, Wendell Pressly of Albion, Carl Peterson of Hillsdale, Brian Huffman of Marshall, and Dereck Roloff of Coldwater. The Saxons' senior center. Bruce Hart­ man. was named as honorable mention. Hartman ranked fifth in the league in rebounding with 125, and also scored 162 (11.6) points. 2 named to O K Blue team Brian Miller and Jeff Kerber of Middleville have been named to the O-K Blue all-league basketball team for 1982-83. Miller, a 6-3 senior, was also named to the select team last year. Miller averaged 13.6 points and 6.2 rebounds per game this season. Kerber, a 6-6 senior, averaged 10.9 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. Also named to the 10-man team were Mike Wilson and Todd Marsman of Caledonia, Bill Vanderbelt and Mike Osborne of Hamilton. Scott Allen of Byron Center. Jack Houghton of Comstock Park. Tim Stenhouwer of Wyoming Lee. and Tom Kazen of Kelloggsville. Middleville’s Jim Schipper. 6-0 senior guard, was named to the honorable mention squad. Schipper averaged 10.2 points and 7.9 assists per game and had 59 steals. Steve Tuin Brown poured in 183 points for an average of 45.8 per game. And that coming when the going supposedly gets tougher. Hastings coach Denny O’Mara realizes Brown s exploits have well-documented by the media this season, especially during the state tournment. He also is running out of adjectives to describe his sophomore guard. "He just does everything well." said O’Mara. "Everyone knows about his scoring but he ied-us in assists and was second in rebounding. What more can you ask?" Answer: absolutely nothing. Joining Brown on the squad are the Mid­ dleville trio of Brian Miller. Jeff Kerber and Jim Schipper. The three are a large degree responsible for Middleville's success in the current state tournament. Miller, who was named to the O-K Blue team for the second straight season, led the Trojans in scoring with a 13.6 average. He also averaged 6.2 rebounds per game. Kerber, who recently scored a season-high 27 points in the regional finals against Newaygo, also was an O-K Blue pick this winter. The senior center averaged 10.9 points and 7.9 rebounds per game while plugging up the middle of the Trojan defense. The third Thornapple Kellogg member selected, Schipper, is probably a better baseball and football player than he is basketball player. Schipper set a number of school passing records last fall as Mid­ dleville's quarterback, and is a college­ caliber shortstop on the Trojan baseball squad. He isn't all that shabby a basketball player either. Schipper averaged 10.2 points, per game this season while leading the team in assists (7.9 per game) and steals (59). Schipper probably would have made the OK Blue all conference team if the two guards selected ahead of him on the team didn’t rank one-two in the league in scoring. Schipper’s best single game effort might have been in the regionals when he scored 17 fourth period points (20 for the game) in a narrow win over Whitehall. Maple Valley’s representatives on the team perhaps form the best one-two scoring punch in the county. Mahon, a senior guard, and Hamilton a sophomore guard, averaged 16.8 and 15.3 points per game respectively this season. Mahon was the Lions MVP and coach Jerry Reese said he was exceptional outside shooter. “He made most of the other teams con­ centrate on him," said Reese. “He is a definite outside scoring threat." Mahon hit 39 per cent (152 of 388) of his field goal attempts this season, and 68 per cent (50 of 74) from the free throw line. Hamilton, said Reese, was a Maple Valley team leader as a sophomore “He did more silently than some of the upperclassmen did," said Reese. “He has some excellent basketball instincts." Hamilton led the team in both assists (103) and steals (62) in addition to his 322 points, which was a Maple Valley record for sophomores. Delton’s top representative on the team, senior center Dave Barry, is a two-time all­ Kalamazoo Valley selection. The three-time Delton varsity letterwinner averaged 17 points and 8.9 rebounds per game this season. "He is absolutely one of the best offensive players we’ve ever had at Delton," said Panther coach Eob Prentice “He knew how to put the ball in the hole. When Dave is clicking he is devastating." Tuin, only a sophomore and a fine football player as well, was third on the team in rebounds (172) and scoring (10.7). He was second on the team in field goal percentage (45 per cent). Prentice called Tuin. "the main cog in our team. He had to play well for us t o win." He was an honorable mention all-KVA pick. Lakewood's lone member of the all-county team is senior center Randy Hazel. Hazel, who rebouned from arthroscopic knee surgery before the season, is a two-time allTri River League selection. Hazel hit 52 per cent of his field goals en route to a 19.9 overall scoring average. His 20.9 league average placed him number first while Hazel’s 9.2 rebounds placed his third. "He has great ability is using his body when it comes to rebounding or offensive moves," said Lakewood coach Mike Maciasz, himself an excellent college center. "When we got him the ball not many teams were able to stop him.” The second Hastings player named to the team, Bruce Hartman, is credited by Saxon coach Denny O’Mara with being a key to the team’s second half turnaround. “He really came on the last 12 or 13 games and his play made a difference in our team," said O'Mara. “When he played well, we usually played well as a team.” Hartman averaged 10.6 points per game and grabbed 219 rebounds this season. He hit over 50 per cent of his field goals (110 of 202). and was an honorable mention Twin Valley pick. Mork Brown Bruce Hartman Brian Miller Jeff Kerber BARRY COUNTY'S FINEST Randy Hazel of Lakewood, shown here taking a shot, was recently named All-Tri-River for the second year. Mark Brown, Hostings................... Bruce Hartman, Hastings............... Brian Miller, Middleville................. Jeff Kerber, Middleville................. Jim Schipper. Middleville............... Randy Hazel. Lakewood................. Mickey Mahon. Maple Valley .... -. Jeff Hamilton, Maple Volley........ Dove Barry, Delton.......................... Steve Tuin. Delton............................ Mt KBS. 38.2 10.6 13.6 10.9 10.2 19.9 16.8 15.3 17.0 10.7 4.6 9.1 6.2 7.9 76 Assists 59 Steals 9.2 5.2 1.8 8.9 8.2 59 Steals, 75 Assists 62 Steals. 103 Assists 48 Assists Mickey Mohon Jeff Hamilton Jim Schipper �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, March 24, 1983 - Page 10 Bryans earns honorable mention Words to the “Y’s” Jane Bryans of Thornapple Kellogg High School was recently named honorable mention to the O-K Blue all-conference volleyball team. Jane is a senior at Thor­ napple Kellogg and has played volleyball all of her four years during high school. She was picked by her teammates as captain and she also received the Most Valuable Player award. Parents Day to be held for soccer The Y-Center Parents Day for Youth In­ door Soccer will be held Saturday, March 26 at the junior high west gym. Patches will be awarded at that time to each player on the championship teams. The seventh and eighth grade teams will be playing from 8-9 a.m.. the fifth and sixth graders from 9:15-10:30 a m., and the third and fourth graders from 10:30-12. Mens slo-pitch plans to meet Jane Bryans Outdoor Report Michigan Outdoor News General Outdoor Conditions - Winter and spring both arrived on March 21 this year. We have had about 10 inches of snow in the last two days and outdoor enthusiasts are scurring around dragging out their snowmobiles and skiing equipment. However, we doubt the snow will last long because the weather man says it will warm up again by the weekend. Fishing - Steelhead were being taken quite regularily until the snow storm hit. Biologists feel the winter- like weather is only a temporary set back. This weekend should provide plenty of action on the St. Joseph. Kalamazoo and Paw Paw Rivers as well as Lake Michigan near the power plants. Panfish - a few fishermen were trying until the storm but we received very few reports of success. The best is still ahead. Hunting • We have still got over a month to practice our turkey calls. Also we are still requesting those observing turkeys to let the DNR know. Keep the Faith!! Forget the snow. Spring is here. We are observing the arrival of geese, ducks and many song birds. The Hastings Men’s Slow-pitch Softball Association will hold their first meeting of the new year Thursday night, March 31. The meeting starts at 7:CO in room 182 of the junior high. Teams interested in playing this season should have at least one represen­ tative attend. League officers will be elected, and other decisions such as team fees and league rights will be discussed. For further information contact Jack Reynolds at 945-4394. T-K Three Man Basketball League standings as of March 16. La Pierre........ .................................. Von Aman.......................................... Cisler.................................................. Mayhew.............................................. Miller.................................................. Stroter................................................ Thompson.......................................... Jackson.............................................. Wrum.................................................. 8 8 7 5 5 3 3 | 0 1 2 3 4 6 & 8 9 WED. NITE CLASSIC BOWLING A.A.A.. 73.5-46.5; Eberhard. 73-47; WBCH, 72-48;’ Carlton Center Ex., 69-51; Jamas. 6951; McDoanlds, 67-53; Sign Tire. 665-53.5; Hast. City Bank, 65-55; Farrell Heating. 6357; Hastings Sweeper Shop, 62-58; Farmer Feed, 62-58: Electric Galaxy, 60.5-59.5; Hast. Alum. Prod. 60.5-59.5; Hast. Bowl, 60-60; Food Center, 53-67; Skedgell. 49-71; B&R • Kafay. 44-76; Zephyr Sen-ice, 15-105. Hi;.h Game and Series - J. Bennett, 262189- 166- 617; D. Hart, 201- 223- 191- 615; J. Barnum. 182- 222- 203- 607; M. Snyder. 210200- 193- 603. TUE. REC NO. 3 Freeport Supply. 34-18; Bobs Service Shop. 33-19; Carlton Center Ex., 314-204; Freeport Restaurant, 264-254; Barry Automotive, 23-29; Yoders Sunoco, 20-32; Nashville Automotive, 20-32; Stevens Trucking, 20-32. High Game and Scries - D. Kiersey, 533; H. Eckt... 535; J. Barnhart. 221- 543; N. Gilbert, 538; B. Dexter. 540; M. Porritt. 543. Some information on swans by John I-erg, Dept, of Natural Resources If you see a large, white bird swimming on a local lake, it is probably a swan The mute swans that nest in Barry County have all been introduced by humans. They are native to Europe, but people brought them to America because of their beauty. Since then, this swan has adapted to nesting in the wild. While swimming on the water, mute swans are the most graceful of all waterfowl. They hold their head and neck in an “S" shape with the bill pointed downward. Often, they raise the feathers on their wings to give their' back an arched look. Even when swimming, they remain statue-like. However, as beautiful as they appear, they also have their bad points. In their nesting areas, they will not tolerate other waterfowl. They will chase away any other waterfowl that tries to nest close to them. They are also aggressive towards humans at times. There are many recorded instances of them at­ tacking people. Swans are large birds weighing as much as 30 pounds and having a wing spread of up to 90 inches They can be quite a handful to deal with. Beautiful but temperamental, they are a part of the wetlands picture in Barry County ★ TOOL AUCTION ★ LOCATED: American Legion Hall, 325 S. Church St., Hastings, Ml. SATURDAY, MARCH 26 • 1 P.M.s,,, • NEW & USED TOOLS ... Fully Guaranteed • Drill press, electric drills, grinders, soc­ ket sets, end wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, jacks, tap & die sets, hacksaws, vises, pipe wrenches, air tools, power tools, locks, miscellaneous sporting items. Much more too numerous to list. Over 300 different tools will be offered! -A This is an excellent chance to buy fully guaranteed fools at auction price. TERMS: CASH or Check with proper I.D. ★ Owner and Auctioneer not responsible for any accidents in connection with this sale. McMILLEN TOOLS, Owner AUCTIONEER: CLAUD A. McMILLEN ... Phone (616) 963-4962 4665 P Drive North - Battle Creek, Ml. 49017 Scoreboard INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE BOYS-GIRLS Game results for March 19. WLT 7th-«th Grades Cosmos 300 Rowdies 0 3 0 Cosmos 3 vs. Rowdies 0. 5th-6th Grades USA 300 France 1 2 0 Germany 1 2 0 Italy 1 2 0 Italy 1 vs. France 0, Germany 0 vs. USA 4. 3rd-4th Grades Notre Dame 2 0 1-5 pts. MSU 2 1 0-4 pts. Indiana 2 1 0-4 pts. Ohio State 1 0 2-4 pts. Michigan 0 2 1-1 pt. UCLA 0 3 0-0 pts. MSU 2 vs. OSU 3, UCLA 0 vs. Notre Dame 3, Michigan 1 vs. Indiana 2. lhe players are also encouraged to come and watch the youngsters play. Youlh Basketball Dessert Banquet tin Thursday, March 31. at the KnighLs of Columbus Hall in Hastings, at 7 p.m . the YMCA-Youth Council will have its 5th-6th graders YBA Team Dessert Banquet. Each player is asked to bring a dessert and their own table service Mr. Jack Longstreet, the Hastings junior varsity coach, will be the guest speaker. Games scheduled for the week of March 28. Youth Basketball - 5lh-6lh Grades Tuesday, March 29 - 4 p.m. Sonics vs. Celtics. 5 p.m. Raiders vs. 76’ers; Thursday. March 31 - 4 p.m. Sonics vs. 76’ers. 5 p.m. Celtics vs. Raiders. Men's City League Basketball - ”C” League - Monday. March 28 - 6:30 p.m playoff game if needed. ’’B” League Tuesday. March 29 • 7:15 p.m. tournament finals; Wednesday. March 30-7:45 p in . if a playoff is needed. Men’s Volleyball - Wednesday. March 30 - 7 p.m. Lewis vs. Hastings Mfg., Moose vs. Independents; 8 p.m. Lewis vs. Moose. Hastings Mfg. vs. Independents, 9 p.m. tournament playoff if needed. Tri-Aerobics - Starting the week of March 28 and continuing until the week of June 6 ' excluding the week of April 4 81. lhe YMCAYouth Council will begin its spring session of adult aerobic classes. The cost is $27 for the twice-a-week program. A special Fridaymorning class can be taken fnr those already in a two-day class for an additional $12. Senior citizens may enroll in an over-35 class for $20. The following is a list of spring classes; Mondays and Wednesdays: Middleville Middle - 6:30 p.m. regular. 7:45 p.m regular; UAW Hall. 8:30 a.m. regular. 9:30 DAVE STORMS a.m. regular; Northeastern • 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. nver-35; junior high west gym - 7:30 p.m. regular. Mondays and Thursdays: Lake Odessa Community - 6:15 p.m. regular. 7:30 p.m. regular. Tuesdays and Thursdays: McFall - 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. regular; UAW Hall 8:30 a.m. over-35, 9.45 a.m over-35; junior high east gym • 3:45 p.m. regular. 6 p.m regular. 7:15 p.m. regular. Fridays: UAW Hall - 9 a.m regular. 10 a.m. over-35. Registration - Send check or money order and class registered for to the YMCA office at 520 E Francis. Hastings Each class has a definite enrollment so register early. Registration will be open to tb^se not enrolled in the winter session starting the week of March 7. For more information, call the YMCA office al 945-4574 or Jill Corslange at 948-2396. ADULT INDOOR SOCCER Game results for March 16. j Bowling Results A pair of swans swimming on a Barry County pond. Outdoor Soccer • Youth in grades K-8 still have until Saturday. March 26 to sign up for the YMCA-Y outh Council's outdoor soccer program. Participants may pick registration forms up in the school office or one may be sent to you by notifying the YMCA-Youth Council’s office at 945-4574. The spring season will begin April 23 and continue until June 4. The fall program will begin Sept. 17 and continue until Oct. 22. The program cost is $5. which includes both the spring and fall season, a patch in the fall and a certificate in the spring, and a team Tshirt. (Scholarships are available.) Remember. March 26 is the deadline for registration. Send your forms to: 520 E. Francis. Hastings, Mich. Indoor Soccer - Saturday. March 26 is the last day for indoor soccer. Everyone who has participated in this program during the last four weeks will receive a patch. Parents of by Dave Storms SUN. NITE MIXED The Toads. 66-46; Hog Wash. 64-44; Brown Baggers. 634484; Hosers. 63-45; Tails End. 62-54; Lillie Big Horn. 61-51; Alley Cats. 5854; Big Four. 58-50; Hooter Crew, 56-56; Sandbaggers. 56-56; Deb's. 54-58; Pin Pals. 524-634; White Lightning, 51-57; Really Rotten. 504-654; Fruins. 504-614; Spare Parts. 494-664; Hot Shots. 484-634; Escapees, 39-73. High Game and Series I women) - C. Eaton, 170; L. Tilley. 211; K. Schwem.esen. 162; J. Culhane. 167; L. Snyder. 178-524; M. Beach. 183- 480; P. Snyder. 189- 504; M. Stewart, 176; S. Trowbridge. 162; D. Snyder. 193- 502. High Game and Series (men) - G. Wilcox, 181. R. Snyder. 189; M. Blough. 180; J Beach. 185; L. Snyder. 211-561. C. Haywood. 193; B. Martz, 192; J. Birman. 213- 222- 577. 5 Wilkins, 183. Splits Converted - M. Beach. 5-10; D. Kelly. 6-7. WED. AFTERNOON Gillens, 28; Alflen & Assc., 25; Hair Care Center. 244; Art Meade Auto Sales. 24; Champion Tax. 234: Ted’s. 23; Nashville Locker. 21: Varney's Stables. 184; Vogt. 17'.-; Yoders. 15. High Game and Series ■ N Taylor. 176; L. Tilley. 203- 561; P. Champion. 202 485. M. Linderman. 164- 414; B. Thaler. 166- 431; b. Vrogindewey. 193-514; J. Alflen. 174-505; n. Hummel. ^88- 483; B. Blakely. 180- 516; D. Burns. 176- 471. L. Miller. 179- 472; P. Har­ vey. 158-445: B. Faul. 179-505; S Elmry. 177. 478; G. Purdum. 191- 527. THVRS. ANGELS Hastings Bowl. 60-48; Cone Zone, 59-49; B 6 R Kaf-Ay. 53-55; Pennock Piasters. 53-55; Viola's Floral & Gift. 524-554; Hastings City Bank. 49'2-584. High Games and Series: K Winick. 184; B. Falconer. 183; J. Freeman. 166-142; d. Diver. 128; J Wait. 192-544; B. Carpenter. 173. S Lesick. 156; C Garlinger. 176; B Stanton. 147. P Oakland. 177; A. Burd. 15g; B Whitaker. 182 197-554; R Battersor,. 206167-188-561 Splits Converted: B Callihan. 4-7-10. W LT Tournament Standings Styring Mepham Paulauski Gole Paulauski 5 vs. Gole 1, Styring Mepham 3. 4 2 2 0 6 0 0 2 0 2 0 4 0 vs. MEN’S CITY VOLLEYBALL W L Standings for Tournament Hastings Mfg. Moose Independents Lewis Realty y 60 33 24 1 5 MEN’S YMCA INTRA-CITY BASKETBALL Game results for week of March 14. •‘A’’ League Razor’s Edge champions! ’’B’’ League Double Elimination Tournament C’s Place 55 vs. Burger Chef 59, Cotant’s 41 vs. Johnny’s 39. Leary’s 46 vs. C&B 35, Hastings Oxygen lost by a forfeit to Pennock Hospital. Two teams were eliminated in this week's play. They are C & B Discount and Hastings Oxygen Supply. “C” League Standings for Tournament W L Hastings Sanitary 40 Non Runners 31 Merchants 31 Hamlets 22 Norton's 04 Insurances 04 Merchants 42 vs. Norton’s 38. Hamlet’s 30 vs. Non Runners 43, Hastings Sanitary 52 vs. Insurances 30. Maple Valley announces winter award winners Maple Valley High School has named major award winners for its recently completed winter sports seasons. Senior Mickey Mahon was named the basketball team’s Most Valuable Player with fellow senior Mike Gurd being named as Most Improved. Mahon, along with Jeff Hamilton and Tony Dunkelburger. were named as honorable mention selections on the Southern Michigan Athletic Association all-league team. Senior Lynn DeGrott was named as the volleyball team’s Most Valuable Player. Cindy Symonds was named Most Improved while Lisa Pomeroy was named to the SMAA honorable mention team. Senior Dennis Gardner was selected as the Lion wrestling team’s Most Valuable Player. Sophomore Pat Resseguie was named Most Improved. Both were also all-league choices. Donkey basketball coming to Middleville gym The Middleville Youth Foolball Association is sponsoring a donkey basketball game on Sunday. March 27 in the Middleville High School gym. The game will feature the youth football head coaches riding against their assistant coaches with Detroit Lions David Hill and James Hunter to captain the teams. Tickets are available in advance at $3.50 for adults. $2.50 for students K-12. and children not yet in school are free The game starts al 7:00 p m with the doors opening al 6:00 p m Tickets are available in advance by calling 795-3440 or 795-7315. Get set for Easter with Cleveland's “clothes for kids” ’ Alyssa and Jill Huver are showing off their Easter pretties by Nannette and Her Majesty. Alyssa’s dress is white and pale blue with dainty embroidery for which Nannette is famous for. Jill is the perfect little lady in a light blue sheer dress by Her Majesty — great for Easter, or any occasion when the jeans must be hung up! Jason Clark is outfitted by Billy The Kid in a pale green, belted twill slack available in regular and slim sizes. His shirt is a collared knit style with co-ordinating stripes. Dressy — but not too over­ done. These are just a hint of the great fashions here at Cleveland's — so come on in and browse through all our new spring styles. Alyssa & Jill Huver, Jason Clark clothes for kids” ...in Downtown Hastings LAYAWAYS 60 DAYS HOUIS Mon. Tues Thurs 4 So« ’5 30 Wed & Fn 9 9 Closed Sunday �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. March 24. 1983 - Page 11 “LEARNING THE WORKSHOP WAY” CONTINUED Message from Hastings superintendent Workshop Way is a revolutionary teaching and learning method which is being used in part, by many teachers in Hastings. Recently, a dozen teachers participated in the Wo-kshop Way math class held al Southeastern School. The class was taught by Jackie Bennett who is a nationally cer­ tified Workshop Way instructor. Teachers m the Workshop Way math class learned how to organize their grade level math materials into lessons based on the Wotkshop Way five step lesson plan. They were also taught how to implement a mini matfi workshop schedule of tasks. These tasks are content oriented to the math material being taught and complement the COMP > Conceptually Oriented Math Program) program that is being used in third through sixth grades at Southeastern. Workshop Way is a teaching and learning method that allows every child to grow from the inside out. It is a system which involves all the students in all subjects for the entire day The author of Workshop Way is Sister Grace Pilon of Xavier University. New Orleans. The system envolved from her more than 50 years of teaching experience Grace Pilon has determined that there are live basic dispositions which are a child's by­ nature; the love of seeking the truth. the love of what is fair and jus.; simplicity and openness toward existence, a favorable altitude toward work; and a sens? of cooperation. Complementing these five "givens" are the five freedoms of the Workshop Way; freedom from fear freedom of movement with a purpose, freedom of position and location for work; freedom of conversation while working; and frequently , freedom of choice. Al the heart of the matter is the workshop thrust toward convincing children that it is perfectly all right to be wrong This concept promotes the intellectual growth of children “I like doing the workshop way activities, because they help me study more and learn more. Math is easy.” says Stacy Bailey The non- threatening atmosphere of the Workshop Way classroom quickly breeds both student happiness and a true love of learning The children are never engaged in academic races since they are all in the process of growing and learning. Another priority in the workshop learning process is leading all students toward a condition of ' intellectual safety, a condition which insures that all children learn in their own ways and at their own rales without fear. When the fear of failure is removed, each child is capable of feeling intelligent and important". The Workshop Way gets much of its teaching clout by creating a secure en­ vironment. The environment thrives on the •sameness" of many daily activities and the atmosphere of trust teachers build when they 57-.-581.-. Woodland Sale. 57-59. Carrousel Really. 56‘.-.">94 Smith Silos, 544-61's. Brown's Bunch. 51-65 High (■antes and Scries i Meni: 1’ Scobey. 216-568. M Carnell. 235-562; D Cheney. 226 536; M Peake. 231-533 B Johnson, 181-528, D Skedgell. 19! 528; G Wright. 191-524. P Anderson 191; B Brown. 183; J Bremer. 177. D Wilcox. 164 High Games and Series < Women >: N Eaton. 200-568; E. Johnson. 183-524. F Ruthruff. 183. N Walker. 180; B. Wilkins. 173. D Hoffman. 168. J Wright. 166 I Ruthruff. 161. B Moore. 157; L Moore. 151. J. Everett. 154. P. Skedgell. 142. Splits Converted: J. Lerg. 2-7-10 Bowling Results Your Schools... The Best Place to Learn— accept a child as he- she is. at present, in learning and behavior The teacher helps nourish independence in study habits and initiative within each child The pouer lor learning then becomes a permanent possession of the child At the beginning of the year a workshop schedule is built This consists <4 a senes of tasks which the children do independently of the teacher whenever they are not involved in whole class instruction The workshop acts as a supportive base that manages the classroom without the teacher's help, thereby freeing the teacher to teach all day and the students to learn all day In a recent survey by one sixth grade teacher al Southeastern, students were asked what their favorite subject was. Math came out a resounding first choice When asked why Aaron Moskalik. who is now in level 22 of the COMP program said Math is challening In COMP I can work at my own speed I like algebra the best." Laura Lenz in COMP level 14 likes the Workshop Way approach to learning math. ‘ Math is fun because I know how to do it. The workshop helps me review what I already know." "I like doing the workshop way activities" said Stacy Bailey, "because they help me study more and learn more Math is easy." With the age of computer technology upon us, teachers need to encourage a feeling of success in every child as they work in their math classes. It s not enough to just do math anymore. Today one must live it and like it. • 172. C Beckwith. 146. K Becker. 161. X Taylor. 168. High Scries: K Welton. 161-419. K Thomas. 164-441. B Hathaway. 173-499. B. Bouinan. 136-402; B Whitaker. 182-484, S. Mead. 180-463; J Gasper. 191-511; S. Keeler. 184-490; G. Snider. 188-474. P Wnghl. 149385; J Wnghl. 164-459. A Weeks. 152-429. L. Tilley. 2234114; C Curtis. 146-410. K Keeler. 158-411; L Barnum. 167-485. P. Snyder. 162474 Till RS. MORX. WOMEN The Three A's, 29-15. Trio. 29-15. The B U X S . 25>;-18'... Lilley's of the Ailey. 25 19; Endsley's Dairy 24-20. Bosley's Pairs. 22-22; Mrs’stitches. 22-22. Mode O'Day. 22 22. Agnes' Korner Kitchen. 20-24. Eruins. 2(i24; Slow Pokes. 19 25. Gun Ridge. 19 25 Gillons Construction. 18-26; Carpenter's Den. 12 j-31’g High Gaines and Series: J Arquilla. 215547; S VanDenburg. 232-584. J McMillon. 189-530. J. Gasper. 176-500; J Wallin. 180; R Stoepker. 142; V. Peabody. 181; J Richard­ son. 182; P Castleberry. 182; C. Drake. 134; J Drake. 165; P Fisher. 192; A Eaton. 165, G. Little. 168; B. Lincoln. 173; B Moore. 177; P Hubei. 179. Splits Converted: J. McMillon. 2-7-10; J Gasper. 5-6-10. MAJORS Stevens Trucking, 452.5; Piston Ring, 441; Frantz Buick. 434.5; E.W Bliss Co.. 406; Tiki. 395.5; City Food & Bev.. 385; F ruins, 358.5; No Shows. 341 High Games and Series: D. Lambert. 218593; D. Callihan. 504; W. Lydy. 500; R. Conley. 207-528; D. Peabody.547; J. Barnum. 222-557; R. Hook. 212 567;’ R. Newton. 202505; I. Bennett. 200 214-566; A. ’’’ayior. 207515; Brian Dexter. 214-546; Dean Rose, 503. Barry County Medical Care Facility announce activities HASTINGS MFG. 1'0. Dewey s Auto. 4991.-. McDonald s. 458. \ iking. 463‘a: Machine Room. 437; Chrome Room. 434; Hastings Flower Shop, 4334; Office. 4024; Leftovers. 352. High Games and Series: T Johnston. 219204-588; W. Birman, 200-200-569; D Solmes. 552; W Beck. 212-548; D. Hamm. 541; J Bell, 543; A. Dukes. 221-533; C Baker. 531; R Cross. 207-530; M Schantz. 510; P Mon­ tague. 504; R. Hook, 501; J. Laubaugh, 502. Tuesday. March 29 - Special songs. Special singing group. 7 p.m Wednesday. March 30 - Noon lunch music. Bea Cutler. 12 noon; Hymn sing, Herb Roberts. 7 p.m. Thursday. March 31 - Birthday parly. Peace Church Prarieville, 1:30 p.m'; Bible Class. Lyle Karrar. 4 p m Friday. April I - Resident Council. 9:15 a m. Saturday. April 2 - Reading lime. Margaret DeMond. 10 a.m. Sunday. April 3 • Church. Rev. Davis. 7 p.m. 1 uesday. April 5 - Movies and Popcorn, Don Williams. 7 p.m. TI ES. NIGHT MIXED Buehler Realty. 624-534. Skedgell Well Drilling. 62-54; Hallifax Snowplowing. 61-55; Welton’s, Inc., 604-554; Hastings Fiberglass, 574-584; Britten Bros. Const.. Michigan Mill Equipment receives plaque Tilt RS. TWISTERS Hastings Automatic Heating. 74-38; Shamrock Bar. 74-38. Burns Refrigeration. 65-47; Hastings Bowl, 58-54; Mini Champs. 50-62; Tom's, 49-63; Superette. 49-55; Big John s, 47-65; J & M Service. 46-66; Hastings Mutual Ins. Co., 44-68. High Games: B. Kruko. 156; L. Fruin, 148; K. Steinke. 144; S. Trowbridge. 153; M. Cole. 168; A. Burd. 168; S. Prucha. 153; K Malhson. 147; D Lord, 190; L. Conley. 159; N. Rivett. 153; C. Allen. 153; C Robinson. DENTAL-CARE PROFESSIONALS Welcome Wagon oilers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you'd like to discuss our unique program. In recognition of outstanding sales and service perfor­ mance, Michigan Mill Equipment of Hastings was awarded the $1,000,000 Club plaque. Chicago Eastern Corporation of Marengo. III. presents these plaques to dealers who excel in the grain storage' industry. Hostess/Host Name 795-9183or451-3144 V- Ilf'AlW Ill/l(lV( SERVICE DIRECTORY TRAVEL INSURANCE WATER TREATMENT •'Fatly Computenied fw Better Service" INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... FREE 533 W. Stat- St. Hastings. Mich. (616)945-9852 * . • Retirement • Life (Al! Types/ • Motorcycle • Individual Health • Personal Belongings • Business • Group Health jr—\ • Auto • Mobile Home • Rental Prcnerty * Rop,di °",ce crcvirrc 5CKVILC3 (616)891-8245 C.£9P ttolernari Agency s HENDERSHOT PLAZA... PHONE M49249 • • • • Jackie Bennett, instructor, explains the use of a mini-math workshop. Teachers Southeastern are using similar workshop tasks to compliment the COMP pro­ gram they began two years ago. " JIM, JOHN, DAVE • Amtrak Tickets • Free Delivery • All Credit Cards Accepted Air Lines Tours Cruise Car Rental ■>»< vskombc • hospital-funerals-weddings (free delivery in city limits) * I’1;mts and floral arrangements • wicker baskets • s>lk and dried arrangements • fjora| ha,r c|jpS • fu|| wire service • (616) 945-3484 Joe & Kim Schroeder 402 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Ml. 49058 $100 OFF Any Purchase of X Uli ’lO.OOorOver |r- Barlow Gardens Florist j 1505 5 JEFFERSON HASTINGS o, I 945-4539 CAR & TRUCK REPAIR 9*5-4943 FRAMING “ FRANTZS (Owners ol Reminder & Benner) • • • • Mat Cutting Glass Cutting Stretching Mounting PHONE PAPERING & PAINTING RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES Electric Motor Repair men tfpuprrinj & Piiintinij 945-5274 Corner of Jefferson and State Street ELECTRICAL Phone 948-8103 FREE SERVICES MASTER CHARGE • VISA BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! DOWNTOWN HASTINGS •Completely Professional, •Quality Assured Bill McDonald 804 W Grand St Hostings. Ml. 49058 616/948-8848 — Most motors repaired in one day — Furnace Motor and Water Pumps Our Specialty ,oin Operated Machines •Pressing CUSTOM FRAMING Service Hours: Monday 8 to 8 Tuesday Friday 8 to 5 _ “Drop Off Laundry (616) 945-9554 ben 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. T LAUNDRY Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. CERIUL MOTOtl HIT! DIVISION HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP I 11 458-2705 SERVICE PARTS SWEEPERS >ltl GRAND RAPIDS CREDiT CARDS ACCEPTED 945-2132 127 S. Jefferson Street Hostings. Michigan 49058 Gordie's | WEAR HOUSE HASTINGS GM QUALITY Melissa Morgan and Amber Whitney are working on the "doily dozen task from their second grade workshop schedule of tasks. Going through the tasks at their own speed, each child begins to learn to work independently of the teacher. Such independent exploration helps each child live what they have learned during teacher led segments of the day. • T-Shirts • Team ' Shirts • etc. BUICK-CHEVROLET VALUABLE COUPON fa: 945-5029 PRINTING Land Development Energy Efficient Homes. Offices. & Apt. Complex*.-* Complete Building Sendee y . 629 S. MICHIGAN AVE.. HASTINGS, MICHIGAN KEITH PRONG BUILDERS Hastings xTfon'er Shop Phone (616) 945-3949 CERTIFIED DEALER ------------ Club XXV Custom Built Homes t f Softeners • Salt Drinking Water Products Panelized, Modularsfi : PLANTS */Sf 945-3412 BUILDERS WE WILL OBTAIN LOWEST FARES FOR YOU! xs». xxt>3*< >:«• at HW HASTINGS WATER CONDITIONING, INC. ^Electric Motor Service SA ) 1569 Bedford Road Sales...Service...Repairs Phone 945-5113 607 S. Michigon. Hastings • 945-4720 BICYCLES Now Timber Trails carries the Fuji bicycle Seethe new FUJI line this week HEALTH & FITNESS Confidential Personal Instruction on Exercise and Diet Cardiovascular & Physical Conditioning see Serving Barry County Since 1940 THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE Matt McDonald and David Solmes ore working or thinkers a workshop task that encourages pupiles to make decisions based on thought Thinkers ore made up of picture, word and or phrase cords that ore related in some way and that allow a child to create an order oi his or her own maki ig HOURS Mc-i F r. 7 3 ni to 9 p m Sst 83m io 6 p m . MILLER REAL ESTATE For a Better Deal,. Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 1105 W. Green St., Hastings HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING REAL ESTATE TOTAL FITNESS, INC. KEN MILLER, C.R.S. - BROKER ’•al TQI?' 137 XV State S( .Hastings 945-5182 FARRELL'S Heating & Cooling HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION and SERVICE 802 E.GRAND 945-4020 �1 lhe Hastings Banner, Thursday. March 24, 1983 Page 12 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Apartment/House FOR RENT I I I It 11 \( Y KPT. FOR 1(1 NT: $180 per month, includes utilities 945-3807 or 948-2958. Want To Rent U W IED TO KENT: Farm, approx 200 acres, in Caledonia Middleville area Send replys to Box 804. in •are of the Reminder. Hastings. >3-24) House For Sole LAND CONTRACT FOR SALE: Three bedroom home 11 percent interest, five year pay-off. 20 percent discount. $20,000 will buy. 623 8411__________ _ FOR SALE: Modern, two liedruom. alum sided home near Leach Lake. Future building site approx two acres Contract terms. $24,500 Call 945-9876^ totXTIO HOME: Nice, five y ears old, three bedroom, io acres, in Dowling Hastings schools. S44.9OO <616i 721-3385. Banfield 3-31 I’XYXI. i.\kf. cottage I OR SALE: Beautiful view, super neighlxirhood. 1-96231 > ____________ HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER: 3. bedroom, FH bath, lovelv private selling super condition 948-8270. Bldg. For Sale NICE. NEWER APT. HOUSE for sale or trade on contract. Willing to deal. 9459101 i4-7) “ CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS & REAL ESTATE LOANS Any type piupeily anywheic nr Michiq.m 24 Homs C.ill fietj | 800 292 1550 hi t National Accept- Co Travel Trailers TRAILER FOR SALE: 8 fl. by 12 ft Van trailer on tandem axles, small wheels good tor moving. 795 9934, Middleville; 891-1427, Caledonia. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES o\\x your own jeansportswear, infant-preteen or ladies apparel store, offering all nationally known brands such as Jordache. Chic, Lee. Levi. Vanderbilt. Calvin Klein. Wrangler, Ship n Shore. Izod. <b ean Pacific and over 200 other brands. $7,900 to $14,900 includes beginning inventory, round trip ticket for two Io ‘he Fashion Center, in store training, fixtures and grand opening 1 "not ions Call Mr. Keathley at Prestige Fashion. 501-32941327. BUSINESS SERVICES MENDING BASKET: Also specializing in zippers and alterations. Call 945-9712 for appointments »tfn> I (X PREPARATION: Experienced. reasonable Dowling - south Hastings area 948-2550, after 6 p.m. <3-3D 1’1 \\o It \t m.. repairing, rebuilding. refinishing Estimates Two assistants lor I aster professional service .Joe Mix Piano Sales an<! Service. Cail 945-9888. • tin U.KHll.Tl'RU. LIME­ STONE; Limestone and marl delivered and spread Phone Darrell Hamilton. Nashville. 852-9691 1 tin* S| W !X(. MACHINES: Repair most makes and models. Sales and service of White We make •housecalls 948-2932. Doc's tn Hastings. < tfn> NOTICES Easter Cantala. Hallelujah. What a Saviour' . by John W Peterson, will lx- presented by North Irving Wesleyan Church on March 27 at 11 a in The church is located on the corner of Woodschool and Wing Road. Hastings < 3- Cards of Thanks ( ARDOF THANKS Our sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors, who by their acts of kindness and thoughtfulness expressed their concern lor us in the death of our husband and father. Harold Slocum The memory of their friendship and support will long remain. With love... Mr. & Mrs Edward Slocum Mr &Mrs Gale Slocum Mr & Mrs. Kenneth Slocum Mr. & Mrs. Chas. > Linda i Vreeland “I ARD OF THANKS” Our sincere thanks to everyone who by their acts of thoughtfulness and kindness, by their presence and by their prayers and messages, have expressed love and concern in lhe death of our beloved Ed Drumhiller Words simply can't ex­ press our feelings. Bob & Darlene Harper Mr & Mrs. Charles Drumhilh r Mr & Mrs. Edwin Kolb Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Drumhiller and family PERSONAL INMEMORY Memories are treasures no one can steal Death is a heartache nothing will ever heal Some may forget you now that you've gone But we will remember no matter how long. Mom and Dad IN M EMORI AN In loving memory of Duane White who left us 9 years ago. March 30. 1974 Lovingly remembered by. his family Help Wanted POSITION PLACEMENT SPECIALIST: Entry level position available in invovative rural community Mental Health Agency. A bachelors degree in a human service field is required Experienced with developments I h disabled and-or mentally ill in­ dividuals is preferred Responsibilities include, foster care home findings and monitoring and home programming record keeping, and other duties related to serving an active case load. Competitve salary and fringes. Send resume to Barry County Mental Health Service, 1005 W Green St.. Hastings. Ml 49058. No phone calls. <EOE>___________ HELP WANTED: Tool and die person. We have an immediate opening for a tool and die person capable of repairing tools and dies used in the automotive industry. We offer excellent working conditions, good wages, steady employment, fully paid hospitalization, dental pension, life insurance and disability income plans. Interested and qualified candidates may apply al the employment office of R.J Tower Corp., 429 E. Grove, Greenville, MJ. <EOE) GOVERNMENT JOBS: Thousands of vacancies must be filled immediatelv. $17,634 to $50,112. Call 716842-6000. ext. 3213. WEIGHT MANAGEM ENT ADVISORS: Qualifications: desire to ’ose 10 lbs. or more and 10 hours a week available Will train, call 9459326 evenings and weekends 13-31) ________ JOBS WANTED RESPONSIBLE 17-year old girl would like baby-sitting job weekdays after 3 p.m. or anytime on weekends 8529712. after 3 p m.. Nashville HOUSECLEANING JOBS WANTED by young energetic mother References available Call 948-2562. Hastings. WANTED: Hay to do on shares or by the bale, also doing custom plowing Phone 758-3224. Lacey < 4-14 DAY CARE:” MT home Reasonable. 623-5267. Delton 3-24 • Foster Care PRIVATE ROOM available in my Adult Foster Care Home Call 945-3747. Hastings <3-31 ■___________ PETS M:*' .. ..lie . Wednesdays a p m . St Augustine Church Phone 795-9829 tin' FOR SALE: Registered Irish setter puppies. $25 to $75 948-8508. after 5 p m FREE: Two -null! male puppies to a good home 945 4397. Hastings 3-24 < HINESE I’l G Pl PP1ES: AKC registered, fawn with black mask 345-1751. Kalamazoo._____________ FOR S ALE: Registered lhasa-apso puppies, seven weeks old Phone 948-8681. Hastings 1-24 FOR SALE: Australian shepherd puppies, six weeks old. purebred No papers 945 9893 LABS: AKC. all colors. Training, stud service. 8978534, Lowell ____ Farm Animals FOR SALE: Two-year-old quarter horse colt, no papers, $400 or make offer 945-2236. (3-24) FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: 15 ft Brillion cultimulcher. very good condition <517) 566-8567, Sunfield. <4-14> R \( TOR: 1963 Ford dies-!. 50 hp.. new rear tires, good shape. $2,250. Before noon. 792-2319, Wayland. FARM TRACTOR. combine and equipment parts • new and used Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates. TAs. overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company. U.S. 131 al Wayland. Mich.. 792-6204 or 8774666; also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa. Mich., phone 374-8801 FOR SALE: John Deere 2040 with 145 loader. 325 hours, new in 1979, $11,500 or best offer. Phone 374-8186. Lake Odessa. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE: Fender bass guitar, amplifier included. 374-8448, I^ake Odessa. RICKENBACKER STEEL (2)8 string necks, $350. 9635023. Battle Creek. HOUSEHOLD . FOR SALE: FOR SALE: Portable washer & drver 795-9952. Middleville FOR SALE: Refrigerator, $39 795-9952. Middleville. FOR SALE: White gas stove. 795-9952, Middleville. FOR SALE:” Washer & dryer. 795-9952. Middleville FOR SALE: Raspberry plants. September reds. 50c each 945-2022 FOR SALE; Regulation emergency light; also, genuine Cellini accordion, made in Genoa. Italy. 3747.301. Lake Odessa FOR SALE: Grassy hay. $1.25 bale. 3-pt. hitch 2-row cultivator. $100; In­ ternational chopper, both heads. $350 . 945-9762. THE EASTER BUNNIES ARE HERE: S3 each Will hold till Easier 795-7865. Middleville. \NTIQUE” HOUND OAK TABLE and four matching chairs; washer and dryer; four Pontiac rally wheels and tires. 795-3079. Mid­ dleville. WATKINS PRODUCTS: Call Shirley Norris. 671-5535. Need extra income? Sell Watkins Products - home, work. etc. 4-7) NEW NECCHI SEWING MACHINES Twelve built-in stitches Sale price $529, now $198 374-7803. Lake Odessa BUSY FINGERS GIFT SHOP: Easter toys and flower baskets 2497 Gun Lake Rd.. M-43 West. 9455283. (tfn) RE POSSESSED SIGN! Nothing down! Take over payments $58 monthly. 4'x8’ flashing arrow sign. New bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. Call FREE 1-800-626-7446, anytime LEARN PEWTER CASTING: Make your own jewelry, tableware, etc. Phone 945-2022 for details. SALE: Corvette parts; truck parts; odd sizes storm windows; airtight wood heater; 1977 LTD, Colorado car. $2,500. Call 945-9101. KENMORE GAS DRYER, heavy-duty; video game, king size hide-a-bed; RCA AM-FM stereo. All in ex­ cellent condition. 623-5267, Delton FOR SALE: Tandem axle Bobcat trailer with new 6-ply tires; 17 ft. Gibson refrigerator. 721-9904, Banfield. FOR SALE: Simco youth Champion saddle, dark walnut color with German silver. 15” seat 948-8681, Hastings. FOR SALE: Lincoln 225 arc welder. $100. 795-7207. Middleville. FOR SALE: 40x60 hip roof barn. $500. Verdan Eldred. 758-3475, Lacey.___________ YARD SALES WANTED MOVING & GARAGE SALE: March 19 only. 1980 N. Broadway. Dresser, rug. games. clothes. lawn tractor, many other items. WANTED: Tractor - IHC Super M WF. Nashville, 8529759. <3-31) WANTED. Used motor homes. 945-9101, Hastings. WANTED: Pony slud for teasing mares. Prefer two years old or older. Small and active. Phone 517-566-8114, Sunfield_____________ ___ WANTED: A mature woman to come into my home and take care of my two children. Call between 4 and 7 p.m. No latr 945-9732. WANTED: Cottage to rent at Gun Lake (perferrable England Point area' for May 21 thru May 30. Call Jim at 1517-323-9595. FIREWOOD ASH HARDWOOD: $30.00 a lace cord. $24.00 smaller wood. Call after 6 p.m. 8521509. Nashville. < tfn) FOR SALE: Mixed hard­ wood. $35 face cord; three face cord, Slot*. 852-0740 or 852-9125. <3-31)_______ MISCELLANEOUS USED LUMBER FOR SALE: Pine 2x8, 2x10, 3x12, 12x12; arid 2x6 tung and groove flooring; hardwood 1X8, 3x12. 891-8454. Caledonia. Mike. >3-24) FOR SALE: Six farrowing hog crates, S150; wheat straw. 75c a bale 367-3274. Woodland. <3-24 > STR AW FOR*SALE: 70 cents a bale Phone 945-5783 after 4 p.m.. Hastings >3-24) RIDING LESSONS: English or Western. Inside arena. Your horse or ours. Call 9452236. <3-24t MIXED HAY. ALFALFA BROME: First cutting. $1.25. Wheat straw. Si Phone evenings. Pine Lake. 664-4641 >3-24i JELLS' BELLIES available for Easter, for only $3 50 lb at Reflections. 122 W Mill St.. Hastings >3-31' FOR SALE: Corwood and Mariner seed oats from bin. one year from certified. $2.25 a bushel <517) 852-0889. Nashville <3-24> FOR SALE: 14 horse Wards riding mower. $500 or best offer Cal! after 5 p.m . 3673555 or 367-7652 1-31 lOLflfl PP \MERk AN III). Runs good, has new track, electric start, good con­ dition. with cover 945-2236 ' 3-31J___ FOR SALE: 1st and 2nd cutting Timothy brome alfalfa mix. good quality, heavy bales 795-3439. Middleville (it I BIC \N>EN ORGAN spinet modelG. chest. XS7t» Polaroid 948-9014. Hastings USED CARS and TRUCKS 1979 MERCURY: 6 cylinder, automatic, rustproofed, new acrylic enamel paint, brown with tan interior, excel "ent condition. $3,350. Phone 5714758. Hickory Corners. <3-24) 1974 MUSTANG: Automatic, no rust, excellent mechanical condition, nice interior, very sharp, $1,195 or best 'offer. 948-2246, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1980 Ford Fiesta. Rally package, stereo radio. $3,850 Call 3747641. Lake Odessa. <3-31 ? FOR SALE: 1977 VW Rabbit, good condition. 50.000 miles Call 945-9876. 1977 GMC TON 4x4 PICKUP: Call Vermontville. 726-0201. F<“>R SALE: 1976 Ford 4x4 34 ton, \ -8. 4-speed. lock-outs Phone 795-3661. Middleville FOR SALE: 1975 Pinto station wagon, has rebuilt engine, new clutch, looks good. $895 795-3439. Mid­ dleville FOR SALE: 1981 Ford Granada GL. 4-dr . power steering, power brakes, air. A.M-FM. 8-track radio, ex­ cellent condition. Call 6232608 or 948-2840 after 5pm <3-3D H'S I BUICK REGAL: AMFM cassette, air. cruise, rear defogger. landau top. much more 945*3025 -J 7 Ft )|< S \l.!•’.; 1973 Chevy 4-dr parts car Phone 795-3930, Middleville FOR SALE; 1976 Chevy »3 ton pickup. 6 cylinder. 3speed, $600 Pnone 374-8186, Lake Odessa____________ Automotive f^rts FOB SALE: 1972 Volkswagen engine and parts. $150 or best offer 3747336. after 4 p.m.. Lake Odessa. PARTING OUT: 1972 Pinto, lots of new parts, air con­ ditioning. very good tires. Sunfield. 566-8515. ____ MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE: 1971 650 Yamaha, lots of chrome, custom paint. $1,000 , 6644061, Pine Lake. 13-24) FOR SALE: 1978 Honda 25OCR Modified, very nice. $750. Call 374-7298. <3-24> 1978 750 HON'D X with custom parts. $1,000 517-852-9111 or 616-795-7781. <3-24) FOR SALE: Yamaha 1977 750, shield, bags, shaft drive, excellent shape. 15.000 miles, $1,250. Also. Yamaha 1974 360, $300 . 792-2055, Wayland. (3-24) Society visits Nashville by Susan Hinckley The modern method used in lhe ancient art of syrup­ making was learned Thursday evening by members of the Barry County Historical Society meeting at the Sugar Shanty in Nashville's Putnam Park. Later, the group adjourned to tlie nearby Community Center for a business meeting and refreshments. Harold Christiansen, longtime head of Nashville Syrup Association, presented the program on syrup- making. He told how, under direction of HSA, volunteers annually tap Nashville's maples to produce hundreds of gallons of syrup, netting several thousand dollars to be split among participating com­ munity organizations. Nashville’s annual "civic sugar bush" project was launched in 1942 to combat a threatened wartime sugar shortage. In the past 41 years it has grown in scope and size. That first season, 250 gallons of syrup were produced and sold for $2.50 each This year 510 gallons of top- quality syrup were produced by NSA in what Christiansen, 79, terms lhe "shortest season I can remember." The 1983 price is $18 a gallon. The just concluded season was less than half the normal 6 weeks period of syrup making, said Christiansen. "We knew it was going to be a short season because of the warm weather." He told the BCHS that the NSA was pleased with the short season because they had a good stock of syrup on hand from last year's bumper cr% p of 815 gallons. In 1980 NSA produced a record 1.300 gallons, and since it keeps well over several years there has been no shortage of syrup on the shelves. During Thursday's presentation. Christiansen told how sap is collected by local scouts, who tap trees in the village and net $5.25 for every gallon of syrup produced He explained hou the sugar content of sap affects the quality of the finished product, and showed the way sap ■ some 30 to 40 gallons to produce just one gallon of syrup ■ is boiled down in giant gas- fired evaporators in the Sugar Shanty "The color of the syrup is governed by the length of time it is in the evaporator." said Christiansen "That's why high test sap is better " The long boiling process requires close attention and patience "You have to be on your toes." said Christiansen "One little blockage m the lines of sap flow ing into the evaporator and you burn up your pans Christiansen said he and his longtime "right hand man” Nelson Brumm are usually on duty during the boiling sessions in the Shants This year, he notes they have finally recruited a younger person t° begin learning the procedure YOUR SATISFACTION OUR GUARANTEE JLn keeping with the philosophical values of the Sisters of Mercy, Leila Hospital and Health Cen­ ter reaffirms its commitment to excellence by offering a "Patient Satisfaction Guarantee." We strive to provide services in a compassion­ ate, concerned and caring manner which deeply respects and reveres each person as unique and special. If, in some way, we have not lived up to these commitments, you will not be charged tor services which are not satisfactory. Because of the nature of human illness, we can't guarantee the results of your medical care and the services performed by your physician or dentist. We cannot cover catastrophic events or waiting for services in departments w’here the more seriously ill patient must be treated first. Otherwise, we guarantee any and a!) patient services from the time you are admitted until you are discharged. We even guarantee our emergency-trauma and out-patient services. So, if you are ever dissatisfied with our service, we want to know about it. We'll make every ef­ fort to resolve the problem to your satisfaction. If we don't, your account will be adjusted for that '• particular service. At Leila, when we refer to our values, and our commitment to excellence, we really mean it... and that's a guarantee ’ fcdl / Leila Hospital and Health Center 300 north avenue, battle creek, michigan 49016 telephone 616 ■ 962 6551 Sponsored by Sisters of Mercy Health Corporation � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-03-31.pdf e5c9c2e6fcfc6084e83817e1bbea1ef8 PDF Text Text March 30,1983 News-Wrap: School officials applaud bill to halt double payments to teachers School series begins next week The closing of an elementary school. The selling of another. A half million dollars in roof repairs and general maintenance. These are just some of the recommendations made by a study committee, comprised of individuals from around the community, who recently completed an extensive study of the Hastings Area Schools. What does it all mean for our children? What are the costs? How did the study committee arrive at its recom­ mendations? Starting next week, the Banner will present the first of a series of articles examining the report, and bring to its readers the story behind it. Pick up an issue at your favorite newstand, or subscribe. by Ken Reibel Area school officials applaud a bill, currently in the works by Congressman Harold Sawyer, to alter unemployment­ insurance laws that allow teachers to collect jobless benefits while simultaneously drawing salaries. Under a 1976 federal law. Public Law No. 94-566, teachers who receive tentativetermination notices may collect unem­ ployment benefits until their paychecks stop at the end of their contract year. According to Kathy Kaliniak, Sawyer’s press secretary, prior to 1978, Michigan law denied unemployment benefits to teachers during the summer months. "However, in 1976, the federal law was amended to make school districts liable for summer em­ ployment compensation for teachers who were pink-slipped in the spring." Public Law No. 94-566 reads "A state must deny unemployment benefits to a teacher during periods between academic years only if there is a contract or reasonable assurance that the individual will be employed in the forthcoming academic year. "School districts confronted with declining enrollments and severe financial problems cannot provide the necessary, reasonable assurance and are required to pay both wages and unemployment benefits to teachers who perform no’ services for the schools during the summer months." Kaliniak says that legislation sponsored by Sawyer aimed at eliminating the double payments should be ready for the House Ways and Means Committee by May 1. According to Nelson Allen, administrative assistant for business for Hastings Area Schools, the district's total 1982 liability for unemployment compensation arising from hat June’s layoffs equals $179,826.50, or roughly $4,610 a week. Total liability for the summer months, between the actual EDC meeting rescheduled... The regular meeting of the CityCouncil Economic Development Commission on Wednesday, April 13 has been cancelled. It is rescheduled for Wednesday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in the city council chambers. The Dept, of Labor will be presenting development proposals. Delton adepts conduct guide for junior high An updated and revised student code of conduct for junior high students was adopted by Delton's Board of Education on Monday with a review of it planned at the end of the school year. Superintendent Bill Basker described theconductguide — prepared by the 27member middle school teaching staff — as ‘very positive" and “well written". “It was written on a very positive basis rather than in a negative way," he said. "It's not a ‘don't do this’ or ‘this, this, and this will happen’. It's written so students have an idea of the expectations and responsibilities desired from them." Among the areas covered in the guide are conduct policies on attendance, classes, cafeteria, and lost and found as well as other related areas. Baker noted there is a warning system included in the guide, outline "what” will take place to students who fail to Ivie up to their responsibilities. "It outlines the avenue of individual communication with a student, followed by communication with parents, other staff, and the ad­ ministration," he explained. A major new feature to the conduct guide is the establishment of a deten­ tion room after school as a punishment. The update of the guide was stated in November. Baker said the teaclrcrs have sought and obtained imput from parents during the revision, including a meeting attended by around 20 parents last week to go over the final version. New Exchange Club is formed The new Exchange Club of Hastings completed its organizational meeting today (Thursday, March 30) with the election of Rot Miller, president; John Jacobs, president elect; Ross Lieffers, secretary; and Dale Crowley, treasurer. Meetings will be every Thursday (7:15 a.m.) at the Tide Tock Restaurant. The new Club is sponsored by the Exchange Club of Battle Creek whose members serve as Sponsoring Com­ mitteemen. It will receive its charter in May from The National Exchange Club, oldest and largest of the strictly national service dubs. Elected members of the new Club’s Board of Directors were Mike Miller, Don Rewa, Steve Huver, Doug Welton. Speaking of his new Club, President Miller said, "We are proiid to be a member of The National Exchange Club which has chartered Exchange Clubs throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Its 50,000 National Exchangites, 58 clubs in Michigan (2,200 + members) are business and professional men serving their com­ munities, states, and the nation under the banner of ‘Unity For Service’. Principal emphasis is on building good American citizenship, advancing American ideals, and preserving and strengthening the American way of life." He added that "The new Ex­ change Club of Hastings gives the business and professional men of this area an opportunity to serve others through Exchange- sponsored projects, and to exchange ideas while enjoying warm fellowship." layoffs and the end of the 1981-82 contract year, is approximately $60,000. One voted mill is equal to approximately $197,000. Robert Miller, acting superintendent of Hastings schools, says he feels that summer unemployment benefits are not an aj> propriate use of the taxpayers' money. “I am in complete agreement that (teachers) should not draw unemployment until September, when they are actually unemployed,” he says. "A teacher’s year is from September to June, and therefore they’re not unemployed until September, the beginning of the next school year. That’s the way I reconcile it.” The Michigan Education Association, which represents educators across the state, says the practice does not constitute "double dipping". Dan Welburn, MEA legislative consultant, says that under the traditional contract, "a teacher should collect that compensation by the end of the school year • in most cases, that would be around the end of June. “If they get a salary check in the sum­ mertime, it will be because the local board of education and the teachers have agreed to have a 26 (week) pay schedule. So instead of getting it in 21 pays, or by the end of June, they might get it by the first of September." Welburn says the real issue is "the con­ tractual year, and the payment to the end of the contractual year. “There isn’t any douole dipping for the summer months...because it’s the teacher’s money in the first place." specifies that layoffs must commence in the spring. According to Acting Superintendent Miller, there is nothing in the present teachers' contract to prevent layoffs from commencing in September. However, Miller could offer no reason why last year’s layoffs came in June. Richard Guenther, who until Jan. I of this year was superintendent of Hastings schools, is presently unavailable for comment. Hastings Education Association President Pete DeDecker was unaware of Sawyer’s efforts when contacted this week. He would only say that he can "understand the need for the school systems to save money." Continued on page 11 Headlines this week: • Plea refused for v microwave baby’s mother...page 1 • City laws old, but new drank driving driving laws In-force, page 12 • State Farm Bureau head promotes free market here...page 7 Gne way of getting around paying any benefits to laid-off employees is to lay off at the end of the contract year, says Welbum. He says many school districts began layoffs in late August, or early September. He adds that he knows of no teacher’s contract which The «tain«d glait window at th* Emmonu*l Epoicopal Church symbolize* th* Easter message. Good Friday and Easter services mark weekend Christians throughout the local community will be joining together this weekend in observance of Good Friday and in celebration of Easter. The Hastings Continued on page 6 Inside this issue of The Banner, you’ll find odvertisements with plenty of ideas for filling Easier baskets with delicious candies and gifts, for cards for special people on Easter, and for clothing to put your family at the head of the Easter parade! Price 20e Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Many churches begin their observances with Maundy Thursday services. St. Hose of Lima Catholic Church. 805 S. Jefferson St., will celebrate the mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. Emmanuel Episcopal Church will conduct a Maundy Thursday service, also at 7 p.m. Other Maundy Thursday services will be conducted at the First Church of God at 1330 N. Broadway., at 7 p.m.; Hope United Methodist Church on South Bedford Road, at 7 p.m.; the First United Methodist Church. 209 W. Green St., at 7:30 p.m.; and Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St., also at 7:30 p.m. A Maundy Thursday service at the First Presbyterian Church. 231 S. Broadway, beginning at 7:30 p.m. will also include a public reception of new members. Good Friday worshippers can again join the silent procession with a wooden cross that winds through downtown Hastings. The annual walk is sponsored by the Grace Lutheran Church, but is open to all Christians who wish to take part. The walk starts at 9:30 a.m. in the church parking lot and ends up approximately an hour-and-a-half later at the Knights of Columbus Hall on West State Road. The Community Good Friday Service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The service is sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. Rev. Willard Curtis of the Presbyterian Church will preside and Barbara Standage will be the organist. Pastors and musicians from area churches will participate. The themes for the meditations are taken from Mark's account of the crucifixion. Rev. Larry Silverman, pastor of Harvest Church, will speak on "The Crowd." Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hom will sing "Do You Believe in Me?" Rev. Jack Bartholowmew. pastor of Hope United Methodist Church, will speak on "The Christ. ' Rev. Steven L. Reid, pastor of Quimby and Peace United Methodist Churches, will sing "He’s Alive." Rev. Pamela Owens, pastor of the Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish, will speak on "The Cross. " Judy Sarver will sing "But Then Comes the Morning”, ac­ companied by Rick Ream The public is cordially invited. Those who cannot attend can hear the service over WBCH-AM or FM. The Seventh Day Adventist Church. 904 Terry Lane, will be conducting a program at Provincial Hoose at 2 p.m. on Good Friday. The program will be conducted by students from the church's school and church members. The church choir will also conduct Banner Hastings, Michigan Volume 128, No. 13 Thursday, March 30,1983 E.D.C. targets existing industry Commission nears completion of plan for action by Robert J. Johnston The Joint Economic Development Com­ mission is expected to target its efforts toward keeping Barry County’s existing industry here, aiding in expansion plans, and responding to businesses interested in locating in the county. James Houck of the Michigan Department of Labor, Office of Industrial Training, said those appear to be the goals the committee will pursue with assistance from his office. The commission consists of represen­ tatives of the county and city governments and the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce. Department of Labor officials have been working with the commission to define the county's economic development needs and to set goals. “We are in the process of putting together an analysis of these areas and we are going to describe the roles the commission can play — a work plan — and the ways our office can assist them in reaching those goals," Houck said. That plan will be discussed at the com­ mission’s next meeting, April 20, at 7 p.m. in the Hastings City Council chambers. Houck said he could not say what the format of the work plan will be until the commission discusses it at the meeting. He said that the goals are the result of research they conducted on the county, existing studies done by other groups, 33 interviews with community leaders and interviews with commission members. The interviews with commission members focused on what they considered to be im­ portant for economic development and what was feasible for the commission. "The purpose was to gain greater, in-depth understanding into essential problems, needs, solutions and opportunities relating to economic development from the viewpoint of those people considered to be key decision­ makers in the area," Houck said of the 33 interviews with community leaders. He said the people interviewed were selected by asxing commission members and all those interviewed to name five other people they considered important to economic development in the county. Names that kept recurring were then selected for interviews. “We ended up with a pretty tight little group," he said. “These were almost unanimously selected by others we talked with. They represented all walks of life and all aspects of community involvement.” Houck said their research reinforced what was found in earlier studies, such as the county Overall Economic Development Plan completed in 1978 and a study done by a group of Michigan State University students that same year. “There was a strong parallel between the findings in the MSU studies and some of G.e problems identified and what came out of the interviews (this time),’’ he said. "What it showed is that in some cases you still have the same old problems; they still remain." He said that the differences between previous economic development groups and the new Joint Economic Development Commission are that the new group has some basic goals which it wishes to accomplish and also, for the first time, includes representatives of the city, the county and the chamber of commerce. "The group is looking really hard at ‘What can we as a commission accomplish; how local resources can be better organized and better managed; and what are some reasonable tasks the commission can un­ dertake',” Houck said. He said that at this stage th commission is still involved in what it is going to do and how it is going to do it. His office is planning to tailor its recommendations to the political situation in Barry County, rather than just offering a general blueprint, he said. Judge rejects no-contest plea from infant’s mother by Ken Reibel A circuit court judge Friday rejected a plea of nolo contendre - no contest - from a Caledonia woman accused of subjecting her infant daughter to radiation from a microwave oven. Judge Hudson E. Deming said court rules prohibit him from accepting the no contest plea from Claudia Joyce Raynes. 31. of Noffke Dr.. Caledonia. According to Deming, a defendant who pleads no contest cannot be questioned by the judge as to the nature of the alleged offense. Deming did question Raynes in court Feb. 25. when the woman pleaded guilty to cruelty and neglect of children. At that time. Deming rejected the plea because Rayne s story of what happened did not conform to the offense being charged. Attorneys for both the prosecution and the defense asked Deming Friday to clarify the Feb. 25 ruling "I concluded from what (Raynes) told me that she had not committed all of the elements of the charge." answered Deming. Raynes told the judge in February that she was heating a bottle of formula when she set her then four-week-old daughter. Tracy, on an ironing board in front of the microwave oven, left the room, and returned shortly thereaf ter to find blisters on the i nfant's skin. Deming Friday said the story was not enough to convince him of Rayne’s guilt. "Leaving and coming back to find some blisters on the baby did not constitute deprivation of necessary shelter," said Deming. Though police suspected the baby was burned by being placed inside a microwave oven, the charge only reads that Raynes "did willfully, unlawfully or neglectfully deprive said child of necessary food, clothing or shelter, to wit: protection from microwave radiation." In a separate motion, the prosecutor's office has filed documents to add an ad­ ditional charge of "exposing a child with intent to injure", a felony punishable by up to ten years in prison. That motion to amend the charges has been adjourned. Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley did not bring the request up for consideration by the judge Friday. Raynes' attorney. William Mills, said he wou1,4 ask for a preliminary hearing on the charge in district court if the motion to amend is granted. The infant, which has since bean placed in a foster home, suffered severe burns to the loot, hand and abdomen, and had part of her left hand, and right foot amputated. Kid crooks? Nope! Students are fingerprinted Sandra Selleck, a student at Southeastern Elementary School in Hastings, is being fingerprinted by Sheriff David Woods. Her prints ore being put on a form that also contains a place for a photo, dental records, and other vital infor­ mation and is then given to her parents. In the event of an emergency where she came up missing, the parents would now have this information to give to low enforcement authorities. Watching and waiting their turn are fellow students, from left, Chip Lake, Tamara Griffin, Austin Zurfoce, Larna Kilmer, Becky Bower, and Ben Moskolik. The sever, range from six to nine years of age. Sfory on page 6 �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, March 31, 1983 — Page 2 A message from your Superintendent------------------------------------------ Lake Odessa man arrested for felonious assault of ex-girlfriend Lake Odessa police arrested a 22-year-old Lake Odessa man Wednesday night on charges that he assaulted his ex-girlfriend with a knife. Brent Edwin Wood. 22, 455 Sixth Ave., Lake Odessa, was arraigned Thursday morning for felonious assault. Lake Odessa Police Chief Glenn DesGrange says Wood attacked a 17-year-old woman at a party early Wednesday morning. DesGrange says the woman was treated at Hastings’ Pennock Hospital for cuts to her hand DesGrange says Wood also attempted to cut off the woman's blouse in the attack. Lake Odessa police arrested a 17-year-old Lakewocd High School student Wednesday ior the Saturday burglary of the Western Auto stoie in lake Odessa. Robert Rodriguez, Second Ave., was or­ dered jailed on $5,000 bond. His preliminary examination is set for April 7. DesGrange says Rodriguez entered the store through a back window, and stole Your Schools...The Best Place to Learn! approximately $800 worth of items, including a television, watches, portable radios and stereos An investment in our schools...an urgent need Lake Odessa police say they solved a hit and run property accident accident Saturday morning with the arrest of a 21-year-old man for drunk driving. Chief DesGrange says officers arrested David Rowlard Curtis, Maier Dr., Lake Odessa, at 2:2) a.m. Saturday, 20 minutes after the man allegedly drove his car into a wall at the Family Fair Supermarket. According to DesGrange, the damage to the store was not discovered until after Curtis’ arrest. by Robert Miller, Superintendent Education is not an expense. Education is an investment. And when we talk about investments, we should not ask, "Are we spending too much?" Wp should instead be asking "are we spending enough?” We are a competitve nation. And when the chips have been down - when our nation has been threatened - we have traditionally invested in education. Now, the Japanese, for example, are beating us at our own game. They are investing in education, helping their people adapt to the new technology and improving their systems of management. When the Japanese took over the lead in the auto industry it was. as pollster Daniel Yankelovich called it, "a symbolic transition”. "We haven't absorbed that fact yet", he said, "and we're not sure how to respond to it” If, however, you go back to the 1950’s, to Sputnik, that was a time when we were also taken by surprise. But that event galvanized the country and had a profound effect on the schools. Our nation is faced with another Sputnik. But what has our response been? Cutbacks in funds for education! We simply cannot neglect education and expect tc maintain a great nation. America has a history of support for public education. Our first President, George Washington, spoke of the im­ portance of that support when he said "Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions of the general diffusion of knowledge... In proportion as the structure of govern­ ment gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened". That support, historically, has taken many forms: Chimney fire spreads to house Hastings fire officials say radiant heat from a chimney started a fire Sunday at the Raymond Ku-ror residence, 5501 Chief Noonday Rd. Damge to the structure is estimated at $1,000. Barlows in business since 1954 (Editor’s note: The following information has been revised from information in an advertisement which appealed in the Business and Industry Review supplement, last week.; Barlow Gardens Florist was opened in 1954 when Eugene, Norma and Norman Barlow began selling perennials anu cut flowers from a room in their Hastings home. Cooling space and design space was located in the basement of the home. A year later, they enclosed the front porch for additional space. Business continued to improve and in 1959 the firm moved into the original part of its present location on South Jefferson Street. An expansion in 1962 completed the shop. Later, they added a greenhouse The product line has broadened beyond flower sales to a full-line of shrubs and trees, a year-round line of fruit baskets, and a variety of plants. Norm Barlow started helping out at the age of seven by selling strawberries door-todoor. He remembers that one of his regular customers was Mamie Shader. He worked nights and weekends for his parents through high school. In 1962, Norm went to Grand Rapids Baptist College to study for the ministry, but discovered God’s calling was back home. He completed his education at Grand Rapids Junior College and Western Michigan University, graduating with a bachelor of arts degree and since that time has been involved in the business. Norm married Carole Nelson in 1966 and she joined him the business. At present Norm, his wife, and a third generation of Barlows, Star. Tauneand Indya, work at the flower-garden shop. Nick Barlow, born in 1954, worked in the business until he entered college. He graduated from the University of South Florida with the bachelor of science degree. He married Lori Bowling in 1979 and is now selling insurance for the Central Life In­ surance Association with an office in Grand Rapids. Eugene and Norma Barlow, spending much of their time in Florida, come back and are involved in the business during the spring and summer months of each year. Barlow Gardens Florist is planning to expand its services and are now offering •‘Toro Underground Sprinkler’’ service as part of the landscaping department. Panel will discuss child abuse A panel of government, medical and civic officials will discuss child abuse in Barry County and the fight against it, April 14. Sponsored by the Barry County Child Abuse Council, the meeting will convene at 7 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church dining room. The public is invited. Included on the panel will be represen­ tatives of the Barry County Protective Services and Social Services offices, the Michigan State Police, Dr. Michael McAlvey and Kay Loftus, an organizer of Parents Anonymous. The discussion will include a question and answer session. "We’re trying to tell people that Barry County does have a problem, how they can report child abuse, what the Child Abuse Council does and how they can become in­ volved.” Diana Johnston, membership chairman of the council, said. She said that a lot of people in the county do not know that the council exists. For more information, people can call 9459837. Hastings student makes dean’s list at Spring Arbor Hastings’ Anthony Williams has been named to the Spring Arbor College dean's list. He is the son of Mrs. Dorene Williams, 2270 W. Quimby Rd. A student listed has attained a gradepoint average of 3.5 or above for the fali 1982 semester. Police Beat: Police investigate weekend break-ins To The Editor. We have participated in the silent walk with the cross on Good Friday for many years. Itls not only a visual expression of our faith, but it has also served to build upon it. As we take that walk, the bond between our faith, our fellow Christians, and ourselves, becomes more firm. Some of us who are able, take turns carrying the cross As we experience the weight of the cross, we remember ’hat "He" began His walk bearing that heavy burden. And, as we walk in silence and think about that walk taken for us, we wonder about the sounds he heard. Surely, some of them were the same ones he heard - dogs barking, voices of people talking, and possibly the wind blowing through the trees. As we walk and ponder on these things and the great love he has for us, we are filled again to the brim and overflowing with that same love. Fellow Christians, come and join us on Good Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the Grace Lutheran Church parking lot and make the walk. If you would like more information, call the church at 945-9414. Ruth Dahlman Marlene White Hastings Barry County Sheriff deputies are in­ vestigating the theft of a stereo receiver, checks, camera equipment and jewelry, reported Sunday at the Dale Eaton residence. 20 Thornapple Lake Rd, Nashlle. Prairieville police are investigating two weekend break-ins. Scott Veen, Prairieville police chief, says his department has two suspects in the burglary of a Shelp Lake home, reported Sunday. Taken were a case ofbeer andsix bottles of whiskey. According to Veen, the thieves passed up money that was lying on a table and some tools. Prairieville police are also looking intn the theft of 50 gallons of gasoline from the Prairieville Fire Department Friday night. Officer Mark Kik says the gas was siphoned from two fire trucks. Michigan Stale Police are investigating a burglary reported Friday at the John Allen residence. Williams Rd.. Barry Township. Taken were a stereo cassette deck, a color television, a camera, binoculars and a stereo system. Troopers say the theft occurred sometime during a the four hours when the home’s occupant had out. Banner| Send Form P S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by.. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. ’3 — Thursday. March 30. 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County $12 per year in adjoining counties; and *13.50 per year elsewhere. Haslett man, 27, bound over on burglary charges A 27-year-old Haslett, Mich., man has been bound over to Barry County Circuit Court on three counts on breaking and catering, one count of larceny and one count of receiving and concealing stolen property Daniei Jay George waived his exam in district court March 24. Hastings city police have implicated him is several break-ins which occurred November and December: The Dec. 13 break-in of the Free Metnodist Church, 301 E. State Rd., the Nov. 23 burglary of a N. Hanover St. residence, and the Dec. 27 theft of a motorcycle from a storage shed on the 300 block of N. Boltwood - The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 required that any state brought into the union should provide for free public education: -• Land grant colleges were organized when agriculture dominated our economy; - As our nation industrialized, we focused resources on vocational training; -- When faced with an undernourished nation, we started the first school food­ service program; - Faced with issues of national security and returning veterans, we established investment programs such as the G.I. Bill; - Confronted by Sputnik, we focused on improving our science, math and foreign language training. The result of that investment in science and math is a nation which has become a technological giant; and - Faced with the growing needs of the disadvantaged, those who suffered from discrimination, the bilingual and the handicapped, we looked to the schools to provide help. Now we are confronted by a burgeoning technology. Other nations are investing in the development of their people. People are the most im­ portant resource in any nation. If we are to maintain our freedom, our democracy, the viability of our nation among the nations of the world, we must declare a crisis. We must renew our investment in the most effective education our nation can produce. Our future depends on it. Please join with me to see to it that the federal government, state govern­ ment, county government and, yes, we the local citizens, adequately fund our education programs to guarantee all of us a safe, secure future. Judge defers change of venue for murder trial A Circuit Court judge Friday deferred a decision to change venue in the case of Kevin Eugene Grote, the Kalamazoo man accused of murdering two elderly sisters in a Praireiville home, until a jury selection has been attempted. Grote’s attorney, John Hoffman of Kalamazoo, argued that the extent of publicity concerning the Nov 30, 1982 murders will jeopardize the selection of a fair and impartial jury. Hoffman told Judge Hudson E. Deming that a change of venue at this time would be less costly than a long jury selection process, and would insure "a more or­ derly process” in the court proceedings. “If ever there was case where change of venue is warranted, it is now,” said Hoff­ man. Approval slow on solid waste plan Kevin Grote Prosecutor Judy Hughes stated her belief that an impartial jury could be found. She said the fact that people in Barry and even neighboring counties have heard of the murders "has only shown that the press has done its job." Hoffman countered "The fact that the press is doing its job often works at odds with what the court is doing." Hoffman said that if Deming did not grant change of venue at that time, he would make arrangements "todetermine the effect of the publicity” surrounding the murders. He hinted at hiring two Kellogg Community College professors to conduct a poll of Barry County residents to that end. Deming ruled that it would be inap­ propriate to change venue before the jury selection process. "As I understand the law, we look for jurors who can render a fair and impartial verdict. "Just because someone reads the paper doesn't mean he can't be fair and impartial,” said Deming. PUBLIC OPINION C Grote. 25, was arrested in December for the Nov. 30 murders of Helen Mott. 77, and her sister Frances Young. 73, in Mrs. Young’s Parker Rd. home. His trial is set for May 2 at io a.m. The trial of a second suspect in the case. Rodney B. Surratt. 31. of Battle Creek, is scheduled for June 2. Both men are charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of murder committed during the commission of a felony, and one count of armed robbery. Only four of 21 townships and municipalities in Barry County have given their approval to the proposed Solid Waste Management Plan passed by the board of commissioners on Feb. 22. Harry Adrounie, chairman of the solid waste planning committee, said he had received notification of approval from Irving and Johnstown townships and the village of Middleville. The city of Hastings approved the plan Monday. "We have 60 days from the time that the commissioners approved the plan, which was Feb. 22." Adrounie said. "If it doesn't get approved, then the DNR (Michigan Department of Natural Resources) will give us a plan." Adrounie said he did not know whether the DNR would follow the guidelines of the plan drawn locally. He said that he did not know of any op­ position to the plan. He had heard no op­ position since his committee last met with the Township Supervisors Association and changed the plan at their request. Adrounie said. “I gather that the supervisors, with those recommended changes...were all for it," he said. Two-thirds of the townships and municipalities in the county must give ap­ proval to the plan before it is sent to the DNR for final approval. by Ken Reibel Can psychiatrists be sued for malpractice? v Court News: Hastings man pleads guilty in Lakewood High burglary A 22-year-old Hastings man pleaded guilty in Bar. County Circuit Court Friday to the Dec. 31 theft of baseball jerseys from Lake wood High School. Mark Jason Fitzgerald, 1510 Mixer Rd., Hastings, faces up to four years in prison. He faces an April 22 sentencing on a charge of larceny in a building. In exchange for his plea, prosecutors dropped a charge of breaking and entering with intent tocommit a felony, punishable by up to ten years in prison. In Other Proceedings: A June 27 trial date is set for a 20-year-old Middleville man accused stealing marijuana from the Middleville Police Department evidence locker. Adelbert Tilder Canfield. 7401 Robertson Rd., Middleville, is one of several individuals police say forcibly entered the locker Jan. 24. Drugs, a gun and a police radio were reportedly taken. All of the suspects were allegedly attending an adult education class in the basement of the police department, in a classroom adjacent to the evidence locker, when the break-in occurred. Dean Richard Claborn, 32. 55923 Colby. Dowagiac, pleaded not guilty to charges of filing a false insurance claim on a car that was reported to be stolen. The charge of using false pretenses over $100 is a felony, punishable by up to ten years in prison and a $5,000 fine. Write us a letter! welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. The Hastings Banner Linau Kiner . QUESTION • The psychiatrist for presidential assailant John Hinkley is being sued by two of the men wounded in the attack, for not recognizing Hinkley’s potential for violence, and dicontinuing his therapy. And in Michigan, a psychiatrist is being sued for releasing a man from his care who went on to commit murder. Do you think psychiatrists should be held liable for the actions of their patients? Ken DeLong: "I guess it depends n.n what you mean by liable. 1 don't think they're entirely unresponsible, but as far as a psychiatrist being held culpable for an of­ fense that one of their patients might com­ mit. I don't see how that could happen." Marie Grinnell: "I guess I have mixed feelings. I don't think they should be sued, but I think that if the patient is a danger, that they should say something " Sandra Sincler: "It's not that cut and dried The psychiatrists have good reasons for letting them go. but sometimes I think they do let them go too soon...It’s hard to form an opinion, because both ways are right What if a psychiatrist kept somebody who was alright for a long period of time? ausunnvinjr -uc jenny And vice versa?...I think psychiatrists should look into their patients more clearly before they make a decision, though. Steve Miller: "I don't think a psychiatrist should be liable due to the fact that he can't predict what his patient is going to do after treatment. It’s plain totally unfair that a doctor should be held respon­ sible...Psychiatrists, or a medical doctor, cannot predict what a certain individual is going to do. Somebody’s mind might snap, and the doctors can't tell that." Linda Ritter: "If that's considered malpractice, then I would say yes, the same as any other doctor...! think there's too many people running around now who shouldn’t be." Susan Henry: "Doctors get sued, but I don't know. I think it's really the individual. It's their problem that they’re having, and I don't think it should go back on any one person. We all have choices to make, and whether you make the right or wrong choice you're still liable for that...Even some psychiatrists can't keep their patients in the institutions. I don'J think we should blame it on one doctor " Joe Seellg: Seelig. Barry County Mental Health director, says that research shows that dangerousness is not predictable. "A psychiatrist cannot predict dangerous behavior any better than a person on the street." He says mental health professionals must see a mix of "demonstrated mental illness and demonstrated dangerousness” to commit a patient ‘‘Inappropriate in­ stitutionalization cannot also result in lawsuits...so the pychiatrist is caught in the middle." Seeling adds that in some state, a mental health professionals hands are tied. "If you have some indication that an individual is dangerous, that may not warrant commiting that individual." "It’s frequently more of a legal than a psychiatric question of whether a person should be locked up because he may be dangerous.” John Huber: "I think they should be liable. Psychiatrists are just like doctors." Huber says psychiatrists should be able to spot aggressive behavior. "That's their job " �The Hastings Bonner. Thursday, March 31.1983 — Page 3 what's cookin by Elaine Gilbert This Week Featuring..'. WILMA STRICKLAND A lifestyle that cooks on all four burners is the way Wilma Strickland enjoys living. Wilma has managed to amalgamate everything from politics to square dancing into her life. She and her husband, Wendell who is an independent insurance agent, share an ac­ tive interest in politics as staunch Republicans. They’ve been particulary active on the grass roots level of township and county politics. Wilma served as secretary of the Barry County Republican Executive Committee at the same time time her husband was its chairman. She also has been a member of the county Republican Women’s group for many years “I’ve always been interested in politics.and having good candidates (on the ballot),*’ she said. She’s not the kind of person who thinks that one vote or voice doesn’t matter in the political arena. "You have to speak up and let it be known how you feel," says Wilma The Stricklands have attended state political conventions and helped many candidates with their campaigns "We like to help out whenever they ask us," she said. Not ail of Wilma’s energy is directed to her political activities; she has plenty left for other endeavors. "I like to be on the go, "she said. Her philosophy is that "no matter what you do, you should have fun doing it. That’s part of it." Browsing at flea markets and garage sales is a favorite past-time. She especially keeps an eye out for unique dishes. "I like to look for dishes that are good values. But, 1 enjoy just looking too.’* Bowling is a sport she enjoys on a regular basis. But, even though Wilma likes to rack up high scores, she primarily is interested in the fun of participating. Learning to square dance is a new activity Wilma and her husband are pursuing with gusto. They are taking lessons with the Ringo Swingo’s in Hastings. "We like it. You really have to listen (to the caller) but it's a good way to enjoy yourself,’’ she said. Wilma has been a member of the Hastings Women’s Club for seven years and currently serves as the organization's recording secretary. Church activities at the Dowling United Methodist Country Chapel play an important role in her life. As president of the United Methodist Women’s g: oup at her church, she not only conducts the meetings but also helps with planning programs. On special occasions, she sings with the church choir which is currently busy preparing for a special Easter performance. Wilma, a fonner Sunday School teacher, is also on the the administrative board at chureh and serves on the council on ministries. In addition, she's always glad to help with other church funciions including the annual Christmas bazaar. "I did a let of volunteer work when the kids were younger, especially at school," said Wilma who has spent time in the classroom helping children who had reading problems plus often serving as a room mother. She also has been a leader in the Camp Fire program The Stric(lands have four children. Their youngest. Amy, is a senior at Hastings High School. Son Gary, 18, is employed at Meijers in Battle Creek. Another son. Dan, attends Kellogg Community College and their other daughter, Marcia, lives in Battle Creek and works al Felpausch's Pennfield store. When it’s vacation time, Wilma said the family has enjoyed a number of fun trips including traveling to Yellowstone National Park, Washington D.C., and Canada. The Stricklands also have enjoyed camping at many lakes. Their next goal is to travel to Europe, hopefully two years from now, she says. At-home hobbies include some sewing, but Wilma says she really wants to learn quilting and is planning to do some latch hooking. Taking walks in the neighborhood and going on bike rides are activities she finds relaxing Occasionally, Wilma works part-time at her husband’s insurance agency tn Hastings, but usually just to fill-in when someone is on vacation. She’s alsa had experience doing clerical work in the life underwriting department of Federal Life and Casualty in Battle Creek where she was employed for eight years after graduation from Battle Creek Centra) High School. Wilma was bom and raised in Pennfield where she attended grade school. That district didn’t have a high school at that time so she earned her diploma in Battle Creek. Her parent’s former dairy farm, near the present Cornwell Turkey Farm, is now operated by her brother who raises beef cattle. The Stricklands’ home is located on properly Wendell s parents had previously owned. In fact, the name of their road, Strickland Rd., was named after a member of Wendell s family years ago. said Wilma. She also noted that her husband s grand­ parents had lived in their same neigh­ borhood. The Stricklands grow some of their own vegetables and grapes. The pork thev eal is also raised on their land. Wilma does a lol of canning, including fruits, vegetables, jams and jellies, juices, and mince meat. Cooking is an activity sne finds enjoyable. In addition to being busy in her own kitchen, she volunteers a hand with church dinners and roast beef dinners at the Bedford Masonic Todge. ilma and her family also enjoy cookouts by their pool. Wnen it s time to prepare a menu or a special treat, a favorite recipe that comes to Wilma s mind is a scrumptous cherry cream cheese pie from a cookbook compiled by members of her church. The key reason the pie is a favorite is because "it’s delicious," she says. Another is because "it doesn't take long to make." Wilma’s Cherry Cream Cheese Pie E Ingredients: 2-eggs, 1-8 cz. package of cream cheese (cut in pieces), 4-cup of sugar, 1-10-inch graham cracker crust, ’-22oz. can cherry pie filling. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Put eggs, cream cl.eese and sugar into blender container, cover and process at 10 (blend) until smooth. Pour into prepared crusL Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and spread cherry pie filling over top of pie. Chill. Garnish with whipped cream. Marriage Licenses announced: John Hubka, 20, Fostoria, Ohio, and Vic­ toria Kay Tietz, 18, Middleville. Mark A. Potes, 34, Battle Creek, and Suesan Doorlag, 29, Battle Creek. Richard Tobias, 38, Woodland, and Virginia Ann Parr, 48, Nashville. Dallas W. Martindale, 24, Battle Creek, and Karen R. Wolfe, 22, Battle Creek. Robert E. Sams Sr., 38, Battle Creek, and Lynnda Robinson, 25, Delton. Randy Deal, 28, Hastings, and Shirley Fay Foster, 30, Hastings. Lawrence Barry, 39, Hastings, and Loretta Lee Cooper, 39, Hastings. Glenn Godbey, 20, Ft. Wayne, Ind. and Pamela Bishop, 19, Nashville. John Dowling, 47, Augusta, and Alpha Joan Wills, 42, Battle Creek. Ralph McCullough, 56, Nashville, and Joan Eberstein, 49, Climax. Duane Moore, 21, Delton, and Teresa Halbert, 22. Delton. Richard Slocum, 21, Hastings, and Susant Havens, 20, Hastings. ^SocZa Harmon-Gill to be wed in June Freda Harmon of Hastings, and Donald Harmon of Gaylord are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Beth Ann. to Eric James Gill of Grand Ledge, the son of James and Beverly Gill. Beth graduated from Hastings High School in 1980. She is now attending Olivet Nazarene College in Kankakee, Ill., where she is a Junior. Eric graduated from Grand Ledge High School in 1978 and is now attending Lansing Community College and is a part- time employee of Fox Jewelry. A June 11 wedding is being planned at 2 p.m. al the Grand Ledge Baptist Church. McCaul-Morris engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McCaul of Clarksville announce the engagement of their daughter. Lisa Marie, to Karl E. Morris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Morris of Lake Odessa. Lisa is a 1982 graduate of Lakewood High School and is enrolled in the legal secretary program at ICISD. Karl is a 1978 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed with his father at Morris Maple Leaf Farms. A June wedding is being planned. Hebert-Pittelkou engagement told Lynn and Gary Heber’ announce the engagement of their daughter, Lynne Rene, to Mr. Lance S. Pitlelkou, son of Mary and Norman Pittelkou of Lacey. Miss Hebert is a 1980 graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg Schoo) and is now enrolled in the Speech Pathology and Audiology Program at Western Michigan University. Lance is a 1978 graduate of Hastings High School and is presently employed by Grandville Electric as an electrical ap­ prentice. The wedding will lake place July 16, 1983. Area Births: It’s A Girl: Kendal) and Tamara Lou Smith of Lake Odessa. March 26. at 11:08 a.m., 8 lbs., 104 ozs.; Brian and Dena Ogg of Delton, March 26, at 1:07 p.m., 7 lbs., 7 ozs.; Eugene and Ruth Ann Jarrard of Nashville, March 28 at9:22 p.m., 8 lbs., 94 ozs.; Dean and Sonja Lambert of Hastings, March 29, at 9:30 a.m., 7 lbs., 13*2 ozs.; Gay L. Blakely of Lake Odessa, March 30at 1) «, 7 lbs., 1 ozs. It’s A Boy: Stephen and Glenna Mac­ Donald of Vermontville, March 29, at 8:23 a.m., 9 lbs., 11 ozs.; James and Karen Whitney of Hastings, March 30, at 8:16 a.m., 9 lbs., 1 oz. Vitale-Colvin engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Tom Vitale of Hastings announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine, to Bradley Colvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Colvin of Hastings. Kathy is a 1978 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1982 graduate of Michigan State University. She is an accountant at Siegfried, Crandall, Vos, and Lewis, P.C., CPA’s of Kalamazoo. Brad is a 1976 graduate of Hastings High Schoo) and a 1980 graduate of Battle Creek Central’s Apprenticeship Training. He is a machine repair journeyman. The couple will marry on May 21. Mrs. Jerry Oberlin Lynn Oberlin, son of Jerry* and Anna Oberlin of Delton, and Julie Ann Armintrout, daughter of Orin and Zelma Armintrout of Delton, were united in marriage on Satur­ day, Feb. 26 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Father Raymond Allen officiated at the afternoon wedding. Sonya roses and baby's breath were the altar flowers. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a cream-colored gown of Quiana and lace. The gown featured a rounded lace neckline and collar, and lace insets on the upper part of the sleeves. It was belted at the waist with a satin sash and a long flowing train trimmed in lace. The matching hat was appliqued in lace with a large cream-colored silk rose on the turned up brim and a waist length veil. Her jewelry was a cameo given to her by the groom. She carried a cascading bouquet featuring sonya roses, white car­ nations, baby’s breath and stephanotis. Lori Louden, cousin of the bride, served as maid of honor. She wore a long cream­ colored enwn with salmon colored roses and carried a long-stemmed sonya rose. Joe Ryan, friend of the groom, served as best man. Ushers were Jim Dimock and Robert Pakiela. Presiding at the guest book were Donna Armintrout and Wendy Oberlin. Music was furnished by Mrs. Lloyd Boniface. Following the ceremony, a luncheon was held at the Barry Township Hall. Mrs. Cathy Eichholz, sister of the bride, made the beautiful wedding cake. Honored guests at the wedding were the bride’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ryerson Louden of Delton; Mrs. William Cahill of Kalamazoo, great grandmother of the bride; and Mrs. Lynn Oberlin of Gull Lake, grandmother of the groom. Julie, a graduate of Delton-Kellogg, at­ tended Western Michigan University and is employed by First National Bank. Jerry, a graduate of Delton-Kellogg, is an Airman 1st Class in the U.S. Air Force. He is stationed at Elkworth A.F.B., South Dakota, where Julie will be joining him in April. Showers were given by Donna Armintrout and Mary Finn, Linda Walters, and Wendy and Deanna Oberlin. Jerry Get set for Easter with Cleveland's “clothes for kids” 1983 Agriculture Baby Terry and Sharon Furlong of Clarksville were this year’s winners of the “Agriculture Baby Contest", sponsored by the Barry County Farm Bureau Women. The Furlongs received $60 of Michigan-grown agriculture products from money donated by several local agriculatural agencies. Towin they had to have the first baby born after March 17 at Pennock Hospital. Son Tylor Lee arrived on March 18. weighing eight pounds, five ounces. Pictured here with him are sister Tara, in front, and sister Jackie, held by her father. Donating the money were: Production Credit Association- Hastings branch; MABC Select Sires- Barry County; the Barry County Registered Holstein Association; Michigan Milk Producers Association- Barry and Eaton local; the county's Farm Bureau Insurance agents; and the county Farm Bureau Women. Welcome to the Wilma Strickland likes to cook, but she also likes to be on the go. One of her favorite recipes, a cherry cream cheese dessert, really fits her busy lifestyle be­ cause it doesn't take much time to make and is delicious to eat. Her dessert can be made ahead of time and she also likes it because it's a nourishing-type of treat. ATTORNEYS Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. . Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. 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Alyssa & Jill Huver, Jason Clark Easter Sunrise Service 7 a.m. - Sunday, April 3 clothes for kids” St. Matthias Anglican Church McCann Rd. The Bl Rev Wm Irving O Lewis. Rector LAYAWAYS 60 DAYS HOURS Mon Tues ...in Downtown Hastings Ihurs & Sat.. 1-5:30: Wed. & Fri.,9-9: Closed Sunday �The Hastings Bonner. Thursday. March 31. 1983 — Page 4 B. Paul Nichols uarieA Rickie Allen Lawrence Mabel L. Shepherdson MARSHALL - Rickie Alien Lawrence, infant son of Stephen and Candy (Cain) Lawrence of 15602 17'i Mile Road, died Friday, March 25.1983 at Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, where he had been a patient since his birth on March 22, 1983. He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Jason and Jamie Lawrence, both at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Cain of Phoenix, Ariz.; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Lawrence of Gun Lake; maternal great grandmothers, Mrs. Dorothy Cain of Greenville and Mrs. Betty Miloszewski of Arizona; and maternal great - grandfather, Mr Ted Walters of Dansville, Mich. Graveside services were held Saturday, March 26 at 3:30 p.m. at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Rev. Willard Curtis officiated. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bronron Methodist Hospital Neo Natal Unit. DELTON - Miss Mabel L. Shepherdson. 87, of BigCddar Lake, formerly of Three Rivers, died Sundaj evening, March 27. at the home of her niece Mrs. Leon (Leta) Payne, with whom she had made her home for the past two and onehaif years. She had lived most of her lifetime in the Three Rivers area. Sh< was born Jan. 28. 1896 in Cass County, the daughter of Adolf and Lodemia (Nicholsi Shepherdson. Miss Shepherdson is survived by her niece. Mrs. Payne one sister. Haze! Billing of Big Cedar Lake six great nieces and nephews; and several cousins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 30, at 2 p.m. from the Halverson Chapel in Three Rivers, Pastor Brent Branham officiated. Interment was in Corey Lake Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Local arrangements were by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton, where memorial envelopes are available. Howard J. VanDelic DELTON - B. Paul Nichols. 56. of East Shore Drive, Crooked Lake, died Wed­ nesday. March 23 at Borgress Medical Center, where he had been a p itient for one day. He was born Aug. 11. 1926 in Kalamazoo Co., the son of Beachler and Jeanette (Ex­ lance) Nichols. He graduated from Cornstock High School. He served with the United States Air Force during World War II. He had been a utility mechanic at Delton Kellogg Schools since August 1970. Mr. Ncihols was a member of Delton V FW. Post No. 422 and the International Union of Operating Engineers. Detroit Local No. 547. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dan ■Paula) Sutherland, and Penny Snyder both of Delton; two sons. Daniel R. Nichols of Delton and Gary W. Nichols of Abilene. Texas; eight grandchildren; his step mother Mrs. Alene Nichols, of Kalamazoo; one sister. Nancy Ann McIntyre of Augusta; and a brother. Richard W. Nichols of Augusta. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 26. at 1 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Rev. Elmer Faust officiated and interment was in East Hickory Corners Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the Delton Kellogg Schools for play ground equipment. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. DOWLING - Mr. Howard J. VanDelic. 72, of 8968 S. Bedford Rd., died Saturday, March 26. 1983 al Pennock Hospital where he was taken after being stricken at home. He was born in Prairieville Township on Aug. 31, 1910, the son of Joshua and Ivah (Stocking) VanDelic. He lived in the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo areas as a child, and moved to the Dowling area in 1920. He attended Bristol School. He married the former Leona M. Moon on June 28, 1939. He was a long-time businessman in Dowling. He worked with his father in far­ ming until 1935 then went to work for the former Murray Goggins Service Station in Hastings. In April of 1940. he became part owner in the Moon Grocery Store of Dowling and assumed full ownership of the business in the early 1950s. He retired in 1979 when he sold the business. Mr. VanDelic is survived by his wife, Leona; one sister, Mrs. Esther Stanton of Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 29 at 1:30 p.m. from the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Rev. Lynn Wagner of­ ficiated. Burial was in Dowling Cemtery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dowling Chapel or the American Heart Association. iATTEND SERVICES Delton Area DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Comer Pifer and Cedar Creek Rd PaulS. Howell. Pastor Phone*H8K»H Saturday Service*. Sabath School 9:30 a.m ; Worship Ham.; Wed. 7:30 p m Bitile Study and Prayer meeting KAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor: Elmer J. Faust. On M-43 in Delton Service* • Worship 10:45 a m . Sunday School 9:30-10:30. Etching Service# p.mUnited Meth udist Women every find Thursday, 7-3»p m . United Methodist Men every Mx-ond Sunday. 7:3u am INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton laicalcd on M-43 In Delton Pastor Steve VanNattan. Sandy Campbell. Suiulay School Director Sunday School 10 a m.. Family Worship and Bible Teaching II am. Childrens Church. II am . Evening Service 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study at; p.m . (Ytoir >>racUcc al 7:50 p m Last Friday id every month. Family Night at 7:» p m. at the church Call K33-M91 MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Corner M 43 and Milo Road. Doug Huntington PaMor Rt No 3. Bo* 3I5A Dellon. Mi 4*M6 Phone 671 47U2 Sunday School io «i a m. Worship Service 11:00. Evening Worship 6:00 pm. W’dn^H-v ’■vice 7:0) pm PKA1WEVUJ>: COMMUNITY CHURCH 11*221 S Noma Rd Acroaa from Prairr wall- Cara** Rev Bill Blair. Paator Sun day School It) a m . Morning Worship 11 AMMKA*iE catholic church 11~>2 EVv»a Rd . IMton Father Ray Alim. .’ J Pastor M..— c -m___ 12 00 Noon the rrat of the ynu Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND HANFIELD UNITED METHODLST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner officiating Phone 758-3149 Country Uha|K-l uorship 10:15 a in . Sunday School 9 am; Benfield worship 11:30a m COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH Former Johnstown Town­ ship Hall. Dowling Mark A Shnver Pastor Sunday School io am. Worship 10:45 a m . Evening service 6 pm Weil cvcninj* praver 7 pm Fellowship dinner last Sunday of each month. 2:J0pm. at the church Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZA RENE. JOI Fuller St M 79 Paator Prxxnaa Voylra Sunday Serviraa A Sunday School. 10 a.m; Morning Worship 11 am; Emung Ser.ma. Youth 6 p.m.; Evening Worship 7 p m ; W rdnraday mid week prayer 7 p.BL; Wednesday caravan program 7pm HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHUHCH Hwy M-66 in mi S of Nashville. RolM-rt Lee Shults, Pastor Sundav 9:45 a m. Sunday School. 10:45 a.m worship Service. I. pm Yuunj; P-rnple Meeting. 7:00 pm Evening Service Wednesday 7-.m p m Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free counsel ing service on all problems l»h«n<910-759-3966 or 963-1713 F AITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Woodland Rd.. Lake Odrasa Pastor Richard Sesunk. Church phone 3674631 Pastor m nhom-374-MI38 .SundavMorning W orship 10:00 a m . Sunday School 11:15 a m . evening service 7:i»i pm Wednesday - Bible Sludv 7:00 pm. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK Lacey bather Ray Allen Phone623-2490 Sun day Mass at 9 ooa.m. STDNF5' POINT FREE METHOUIST Wellman ltd at K Slate Rd Rrv Charlrs Davmport. 119 Star Si. Spring Arbor. Ml Ph. 517-7502497 Sunday School 10 a ra WorshipSrrvwv Ham Mid week Servirr Wrd at 6 p.m PEACE UNITED METitilDIf.T C HURCH, al Burryvillc 4 mih-s .V »l Nashville on M-79 Seven Reid Fbm.it Worship Service 9 15 a m Sumin Clwrch School and Coffee Fellowship 10:15 a tn.: United Methodist Women l»l ’■jesday each month UST pKIVS CATHOLIC* CHURCH Nadivdk Father Robert E Conwm ParUr A rauuoo of St Row Catholw Church. Haatmg* Saturday Ma* 6.it pm SundayMasa931)a.m ’’NrreD METHODIST CHURCH ol Nashville Phone K52V7I9 Corner Washington and Slate I-conard F Pumnm. Pawnr Scrvlees Sunday'« .Murmpg Wurahip. iu 43ajii F•■Houship; || a m Church Schnid l,.r ages. 1st Wednesday 7 3D p m eact month. United Mrth*xli»t Women. TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH, 219 Washingtir.. Nashville Rev .1 <; Biximer Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday Worship II no a m . Evenmit J*™-*' Pm Bible Prayer. Wednesday. 7:0-pm NASHVILLE EAPTiST CHURCH. 312 Phillipa St Pa..or larlrr DHIr-.-t 852 9HUH or :U*,2 M25 A»»i«laiit Pa»uir Don ItiMvw. K52-HHOH Sunday Sarvirac Sunday School 9.45. Sunday Worahip 11 am. Suralay Evnung Service 7 pm. Wednndav mgnt Bible Study 7 p m Hua Mmt*:rv — Call Doo Rows* 8531)228 MAPU; GROVE BIBI.E CHURCH Cloverdale Rd . 5 miles south of Nash’ J^Ue. 4 mile East of Pastor Marvin Potter Phone r>24i«l. Sunday Services; Sunday School iu a m' Morning Services II am; Evening Service 6 p.m . Cottage Praver meeting7 30pm Wedne^ay Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN corner of Barnum Rd and M «ii Wood­ land Pastor George Speas Phone 3672741 9:45 am Worship; It am Sunday School; Wednesday Prayer It pm . W.M A. 2nd Wtdnedav cacti morih; Adult C.E., 2nd Saturday each rnonlh. Rpin WOODGROVE PARISH. Coals Grove. Rev Pamela Owens. Pastor Phone 367-3324 Church School. 9 an -•_w®nk'P Service, iu.45 a m . Holy Communion Ural Sunday of each month Women's Fellowship lirsl Thursday of each month at inmia m WtXIDLAND UNITED METHODLsT CHURCH. Rev Constance HeHellinger Phone 367-3961 9:15 a m Worship Service; 10:30 a m Sum Ln School. 7 30 p m Wednesday UMVF1 Welcome. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: 1AC0BS REXAU PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Vrlte Rd . Woodland Timothy Rolhfuaa. Paulo.’ Sun­ day acbool every Sunday at 9-.15, Sunday worship 19.30. Coffee fellowship follow, ing Sunday worship on 2nd and 4lh Sun­ days earh month Lutheran BrrHhertXKMl meets 1st Sunday. 7.30pm Luther League meets 2nd Sunday. 6.30 pm Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phd Perkins. Pastor, iu a.m Sunday School; Ham Morning Wor­ ship; Junior Church Nursery; 7 p m Wnr-hip Wednesday 7:30 pm Family Nig|tt Mi»iotuiry Society semAKlFriday.? p.m Potluck Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 106 Cherry St. Pastor. Rev Jerry Drummond Phone 7655134 HMM) am Sunday Sehonl. 1 MM) a m Morning Worship; Evening Warship 7:00 pm Wednesday evening prayer meeting at Y.C.W Club's 7:00 p m "A Growing Chun h For Coming Lord GALILEAN BAPTIST. KMih St anil N Frveporl Rd Phone IH5-57U4 io a m Sunday School. Ham Morning Worship. 7 am Evening Service. Wednesday - Prayer Meeting7:3up.ni HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M 50 North ol F’reepon al the Kent-Ionia County Line Rev James Kinsey. Morning Worship In a m . Church School ll a m Middleville Area BOW ENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m Morning Services; II: IB Sunday School. These are classes for all MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE FORMED. 7Wt West Mam Street W orship 10 a m . Sunday School 11:15 a.m . Evening Worships’pm MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M-37. ju»t north of Muidlrsille 795 9726 Ri-v. Wrairv Smith. Pastor Mark.) Htghman. Paator of Youth and Faiueation. Sun.lny Srhral 9 45 am. Morning Worship Ham; Evening Service NEW LIFE TABERNACLE 3)1 Russell SI Rev Gary Finklx-iner Phone 795-7429 Sunday Worship Service 10 a m and 7 p m . Wednes­ day Bible Study 7 :30 p m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M37 a! Parmulee Road. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone H9I I5B3 Rev Charles Doornbos. Assis­ tant Pastor, phone 795-3466 First Service 9am; Church School Hi 15 a m . SerondService II:15am . Even ingCcleiM-ation6p.ni Hastings Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 N. Broadway Rev Jarno Ihlgvndorf Sunday School 9.45 a m. Monun* Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday "Showeni of Blraainr" WBCH 8 459 00 a.m . Evening Service 6:30 p m . Wed neoday ■ Mid-Wee* Piblr Study. Youth and Children'* Service* 7 pm GRACE WFMEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover Hastings leonard Davis. Past.ir Ph. 91H-22--.- or 91 ,9-129 Sunday- Sundav Scbnol 9 45 ,i m . Wnr.hi|i Ham. Y'uuth 5 p m . Evening Worship 6pm. F'rlkwahtp and Coffee 7.15 pm. Nunerv for all oerviees Wednesday CYC 6 45 p m . prayer and Bihle study 7 pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, uni E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan !WB Sunday Services Sunday ScImm.I 9 30a m Morning Worship Hr'45 a in FN-ening Worship ti p m Wednesday Family Night Adult Bible Sludv anil Prayer 7 ia> pm Sa.-retl Sound* Rehearsal n .ui p m Sundav morning MTV-.IT broadcast WBCH ST RtJSF CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S .leffrnsin Father Hahrn E l'<<n*im Pastor Saturdnv Mass 4 30 p m Sunday Masses 8 an and II am ('-infrasiuna Saturday.4:1)0- 4: Wpm WELCDME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST. 31X3 N Bnuidway Rev CoMlance HeHellinger. Paslor Ph 367-3W.I. Church School 9 30; Worship Service Ham. Senior MYF 7 u m TlltirMlay eve img starling al 7 p m Uhmr. U M Women: Welcome Circle third Wednesday ol month. I p tn FIRST CHURl II OF GOD. 1330 N Hruadwav Rev David D Garrett Phone 94X 2229 ParaonugC. 945-3195 t Tttirt- Where a < "hrtst tan experience make* you a memlwr 9 45 a m Sunday School; in 4a a in Worahtp Service. 7pm Fellowship Worship. 7 p.m Wednesday ITaycr ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd m Irving Sunday Morning prayer at 10 30 Holy Communion at H:W The Rt Rev. W ilium O Lewia, Kert.-r HARVEST CHURCH, on M-43 five mile* aouth of Hastings, Pastor 1-arrv SiHvrman Aaaor I’aatnr Allan Welrh Ph 948-8024 Service time* Tueaday night (praver. praix. and worship) at 7 pm, Thuradjiy night iTeachutg service) at 7 p m . Sunday 9.10 a m. Sunday sehonl for all age». 1031 *;m Wnrsh'P- Op m evening aw *hip ‘Words of Truth radio broadcast ? P.m ,m W,,FP ia5 •l“’ ™ WMAX-AM< 14 80)at 3 15 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. BoIiwcnmI and East State Road. 94$ 9121 Rev Donald L Brail. Pastor Sunday School 101»> a m Worship Service li on a m Evening Service 6 uu p m Prayer Meeting 7:<m> p m W ednesda y EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer Broadway and Center St Fr Shel­ don Hartwh. Locum Tenen* Smi-.s Sunday. Mass and Churrh Srhoul 10 a m Hastings Area AIGtiNQl'IN LAKE BIBLE Chi Rt'll. 2*i25 Airport Kd Ih-k Tnggart. I'astnr Chunh phiiiw 9I8.MH2 Sunday Srhi*<l !» I '- u in Worship H « ni. Juiimh Chun h Ham. F.v- ning Worship 7pm. .Nursery f-arali wrvsvs. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting*. Mutupn Willard H. Curtia. Minuter Falern Higher. Dir Chruuon Ed Sunday. April 3 • Morning Worahip 9:30 and H 00 Nur*e-y provided Broadcaat of 9 30 ten ice over W-&H-AM and F'M 9:30 No Church SchixJ Claaac* except pmkinA',.(f,,nrn. :o 3° Ca,frr Hour in Memorial Hall Wedr.<eday - 9 30 Curie 1 meet* at the home of Katl.ryr Ferru 1:00 Circle 4 meet* at the home at Pearl Statx. 7 30 Circle 5 mreu at the home of Cathy Bach­ man 7 .30 Chancel Choir practice BARRY UOI NTY' tTIUHCH OF ( IIRIST.54I North Michigan .1 David Walker Minister ‘H3-2S:iH Sun Scrvtcvs Hi a m . Bible Sludv Hum Evening Services t. p tn Wednesday evening Bible Sludv 7pm HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 6*a> Powell Rd Hu.m1I a S.irx-r. Pastor WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W State Rd (Old Algonquin School) PaMor Jeff Arnett, phone home. 948-2792. church 948-2549 Sunday: Sunday School 10 am . Worahip 10:45 a.m . evening aervicr 6:30 pm GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E Noah bl. Michael Anton. Paator Ph 9459414 E-ulrr Sunday. April 4 • 600 Sunnae S?P"CT'- F^ater Breakfa.1 after. 8 45 Egg Hunt for children; 10.00 Fentivai Eurhanav Wrdneaday, Apni 6 ■ 7 00 Sarah Saturday. Aped 9-9«) Jr Hi Yard REORGANIZED CHUHCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. S. Jefferson at Walnut Kenn>rih Colburn. Paator Horae 698-8567 Sunday School 10 a m , Worship 11 a.m THE NOTE OF I*RAISE (The New Note). 12223 Chief Noonday Rd , Gun Like area Thursday night Bible atudy 7 p m 7957K*i8 PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. M 50 at Bell Rd. Rev Don Palmer. 10 a.m. Worahip Ser­ vice. 11 a.m. Sunday School 630 Evening Service. 730 Wednesday Prayer Service HOPF UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-?9 Jack Hartholntnew pastor, phone 94M99A Robert Fuller.' choir director Sunday schedule 9:30 Fellowship and entire. 9 53 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship. 6.00 Youth Meetingy. 7.00 Evening Worship Nursery for HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOV AH'S WITNESSES. 2» West Uulfax St Bible Lecture 9:31 a m . A.itcht<iwer Study Hi:45 am. Tuesday - Congregation Bible Sludv 8 p in . Thursday Theocratic School mSSF L?,rrEI''METHODIST CHURCH. Grrrn Sl’ ,u,l|np Dr. Myron K VS illiams. Minuter Him France* Home. Director of Chruuon Education Sunday. April 3. 1983 EASTER 7 00 a m. Sunni Church School*. 1030 a m Coffee Fellow •hip. 10:30 a m Radio Broadcaat. WBCH. llflo am bemad Worship Service Monday. April 4. ;9M. 5:30 p.m Cutw. 6.30 p.m llandl*-ll Choir. 7:00 pm. Tru*t*e Meeung Taewky. April 5. 15x3: 9 30 am Bauman Smr*. 2.15 pm Cab Dro. 6.30 p -n. UM Men a Potluck Fellowabip Aerlnewlay. April 6. 1W3: 6 45 a m Men » breakfa.’ and Bible atudy. 2.00 p m. Pre K-6th grade Euter Party; 7:00 p.m Adult Education Taok Force. Thuraday. 7' *s00* m Haiaar Workshop. TOO pm Chancel Choir Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHUHCH. Veedcr Rnud. I Mile South ol M-50 between Darby and Nash Roads. Pastor. BillSlevena Phone6»-Z1I5 io a m Sunday School, n a m Morning W'nrhaip 7 o'clock Sunday evening uwsnip 7:30 p m. Wednesday Prayer WtXHlBUKY UNITED HRF.TIIREN. JIM off M-Wi N. <>r M-5*l. m Village of W..«lliury I'uMnr DiMtle Waltir. Phore 374-723I Worship wrvxr O.'M) am; Sunday Si hiad 10 43 u.n. . Youth Fellinr. •hip W>*inn*Lay 7 pm.; HiMe Siudy and Prayer Servirr WnlniwLiy 7 p m CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner of l»t and 2nd Ave.. Igtke Odessa Pastor George Speas Phone 374-8756. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a m Sunday School • 10:00 a.m Evening Service • 7:30 p m Wednesday Eve. • Prayer Meeting-7:30 p m LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST Hwy M-50. W mile W of M46. Lake Oderaa Rev Jamra Hulett. Paator. Worahip 8 30 and 11 a.m.; Evening Service at 7:30 pm. . EDWARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odessa Father Dona id Weber. Administrator. 3748274 or 374-7405 Saturday Mass 5:30 . m . Sunday Masses 8 anti 10. LAKEWOOD BAITLbT Pa.lor Duryl Kauffman. 367-1555 Arrow, from the high ■rh.»l 71H/I V-).- UJ *•-r. e j am Evening Server 6 30 p m; W.vlneaday Prater kt^.ltn^ 7 -uin_ 1 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1671 We»t State Road Pastor J T Crawmrr Phone 94&-22S5 Sundav School 9 45 a m . Worship 111*11 a m.. Evening Scrvtre 6 p m . Wednesday Praise Gathering “ p.tr t)l IMBY I MTED METHODIST ’ HI RUH 3 mile* Fl <ai M 79 Slrvtti Rud Pashir SuikLi.i Church Scluail in .ui.i in W»rshipS<*rviri* ll 3*iu m I niitvl Mtllpxli.t Women 1st VsralnrMlay each month Hostings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance to< your Life. Home. Business anc Cai EW. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf 4- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" • 118 S. Jefferson ■ 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home Comer of Walnut & S. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hostings. Michigan Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANG EVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd . 2 mile, siiuth of Gun l-ake Rrv Dan Bowman. Pastor 1-irry Tunga'.e, Sunday School Supt Sunday School 9 45 am; Church Ssrvices 11 a m . 6 p.m Evening Services. Wednesday 6 30 p m SOCK 3 thru 6 trades. 7pm Adult Praver and Bible Study Hu» ministry wreldy with Ron Miwirr Call 664-5413 for po-kup. BALTIMORE I NITED BRETHREN Sundav School to am. Worship Service It a rn Praver Servin’Thurs day 7pm UIHHtll OF JESIS CHRIST I.YTTER DYY SAINTS Meeting .it a*'3 F. Butid Sundav Sacrament meeting 9 i»> ,i m . Sunthv Nch*»>l '* 1,1 Branch President David McMonigle Phone I-69X 9X49 ur 943 4154 MYHTIN REFORMED CHI Rt'll OF’ M ARTIN I hive in ualk-in church »*i’l> 24 Hour Prayer Cliapel Rev Marvin Meeier. Pastor Worship Ser vice* Hi a m and 7 3o p tn Sunday School II 15am >T i RY II. & METHODIUS Gun l_ike Father Dennis Boylan. Pas'or Phone Saturday Mass 5 pm Sunday Mas* yarn DoSTMt REFORMED CHI'RCH Doster Road near Pine Lake Rev John F Padgett. Pastor Sunday Worships Warn and t. pm Sunday SchiMil ll am Youth Choir meets rath Monday ti Up m sT F KANt'IS OF ASSISI El’iscty P\l. i III Rl II OF ORANGEY IIJ.E SutuLiv Ma*» Ham Church Sctioul a in Family Em-hanst in a m Nursery loam Midweek services a« announced Father Kurt Fish. Vicas 664-434'. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH Strz East Grand St Mar* J Highman Pastor Ph !M82s28 Sundav S hool. 1U a ni morning worahtp and <-tuldrvn• -hunh. II am v«ut hrw—ting*. .'< p m evening worship. 6 pm Thursday i’ra.rr meeting 7pm Thurwiav t-m classes and Primary Adven­ ture* 7pm Nursery provided for ail —-rvirr. U -welcome alF GULL LAKE - Miss Virginia Delbridge Rogers, 72, died Sunday, March 27, at Traverse Geriatric Village in Traverse City. She had formerly lived in the Gull Lake and Delton area. Miss Rogers was bom August 15, 1910 in Galesburg, where she lived until 1928. She graduated from Michigan State University. She was a public health nurse in Detroit until 1942. She served as a nurse with the United States Army in Africa, Sicily, Italy and France. After the war, she was employed as a Medical Social Worker at Receiving Hospital in Detroit, and retired in 1967. She was the first woman to become a member of the V.F.W. in Michigan, and was a member of the Delton V.F.W. Post No. 422. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. John (Vernette) Royal of Kewadin; two nieces, one great niece and one great nephew; and several cousins; and her step mother, Mrs. Franklin (Margaret) Varney of Kalamazoo. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 30, at 1:30 p.m. by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Rev. Elmer Faust officiated with interment in Marshall Cemetery, Marshall. Orrie L. Bicknell HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. Terry Line. Phone 945-8X84 Stitunliy services: Sabbath School »:3n a tn . Worship 11 am . Tuestby - Bible Study and Praver Melting 7:3»p m ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father lk-nnis Boy hn. Pastor Phon. 792-2MB Sunday Alas* n a m MrCALLUM CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRLsT The Chunh in the WiMvuod" Otis Lite Krud Pastor Gary Brook* Morning Worship 11 am.. Sunday School 9 45 am. Evening Service 7 p m . Prayer Mwling and Youth Meeting 7 p.m Thursday. Womens Mi* sninary Aurutinn first Tiiunday of each month 9-JM) a m Boni Belle Herrington BELLEVUE - Boni Belle (McIntyre) Herrington. 61, of 15601 North Avenue, died Monday morning shortly after her arrival at Leila Hospital. She was taken to the hospital after being stricken at home. She was born in Michigan Center and had resided in the Bellevue and Battle Creek areas most of her life. She graduated from Bellevue HighSchool in 1940. was a member ol the Women of the Mouse, the Northside Snowmobile Club and was also active in 4-H work. She is survived by her husband, Emmet E. Herrington, a former Barn- County Com­ missioner and retired Chief of personnel at the Battle Creek Veteran’s Administration Medical Center. Also surviving are her mother, Rhea Miller of 231 Springview Drive; a daughter, Mrs. David M. (Gail) Boles of Bellevue; a son, Lance E. Herrington of Sugarland, Texas; brothers, Bill and Don McIntyre of Lansing, a sister, Mrs. Charles (Barbara) Downs of Kalamazoo; and four grand­ children. No funeral services were scheduled. Memorial donations may be made to either the Michigan Heart Association or a special Barry County 4-H Building Memorial Fund in honor of Boni Herrington. Donations will be accepted at the Hastings City Bank. Virginia Delbridge Rogers ...ofyour choice and he Apirituafty rewarded. CEDAR CREX BIBLE. CampRround Hoad, a mi. S. Pastor, Brent Branham Phone K3 2285 Sunday School at 10 a m.; Wonhip Ham. Evening Ser­ vice al 7 p m . Youlh meet Sunday 6 p.m.. Wed. Prayer Bible? p m Angeline J. Springer MIDDLEVILLE • Mrs. Angeline J. Springer, 68. of Bowens Mills Rd., died Thursday. March 24, at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. She was born Mai ch 2, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John and Katherine (Plevai Misak. She married Clarke L. Springer September 30 1953. She was a member of the Floral Garden Club, the Bowens Mills Ladies Aid, and at­ tended the Bowens Mills Chapel and Mid­ dleville Christian Reform Church. She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Gene (Barbara) Phillips of Athens and Mrs. Charles (Lillian) Hall of Middleville; two sons. Robert L Sensiba of Middleville and Steve L. Sensiba of Hastings; nine grandchildren; two step daughters. Mrs. Elmer (Dorothy) Fischer of Texas and Mrs. Marion Herminette of Ed­ wardsburg: one stepson, Lester Springer of Kalamazoo, 9 step grandchildren. 14 step great- grandchildren; one step- great- greatgrandson; three sisters. Mrs. Ralph (Katherine) Catcher of California. Mrs. Earl (Frances) Hendrick of Wayland and Mrs. Burdette (Margaret) Lewis of Middleville; six brothers. Frank Misak of Hastings, Chuck and John Misak, Jr. of Middleville, Joe Misak of Caledonia, Steve Misak of Grand Rapids and Andy Misak of Wayland; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral and committal services were held Saturday, March 26 at 1:30 p.m. from the Beeler Funeral Chapel in M’ddleville. Rev. Roger Timmerman officiated and interment was in Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Envelopes are available at the funeral chapel. Christ is risen! To give new hope, new life — for this we rejoice on Easter Sunday. May the power of His love bring peace to you. “For God so loved the world, that he tiaie his only begotten Son, that w hosoev­ er bi-lieveth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” “ Join 3 16 HASTINGS - Mr. Orrie L. Bicknell, 83, of 1530 N. Michigan, died Thursday, March 24 at the Hastings Provincial House. He was bom April 10, 1899 in Valparaiso, Ind., the son of Willis and Verna (Karr) Bicknell. He came to feangor, Mich, as a child, attending schools there. He married the former Edna DeLong on March 31,1940 and had lived in the Hastings area for the past 33 years, coming from the St. Joseph area. He was employed most of his working life as a surveyor retiring in 1965 from the Barry County Road Commission where he had worked for 18 years. Prior employment included the City of Benton Harbor for many years. He is survived by his wife, Edna; one daughter, Mrs. Duane (Donna) Williams of Nashville; three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Hazel Beckwith of Houston, Texas, one brother, Kenneth Bicknell of Three Oaks, Mich. Services were held Saturday, March 26 at 2:30 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Myron K. Williams officiating with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association. John J. Meisenbach VENICE, FLA. - Memorial services were held March 24, 1983 at Rambler's Rest Resort, Venice, Fla. for John Jacob Meisenbach, 56, who passed away Monday, March 21. 1983 in Venice Hospital after a brief hospitalization. The Rev. John G. Parrett of Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Venice, officiated. Music included vocal duets by Bernard and Jean Pletcher, former Hastings residents, and Ralph Shirkey was among the ushers. Mr. Meisenbach, a pipefitter, retired from Hastings Manufacturing Company in November, 1974, and has since made his winter home at Rambler’s Rest Resort on the Myakka River in Venice, Fla. Mr. Meisenbach was born Feb. 22, 1927 in Shultz, Barry County, Mich. He attended Brush Ridge School and Hastings High School before earning his diploma while serving in the U.S. Navy in 1945. He became a journeyman pipefitter and was employed by the Viking Sprinkler Co. of Grand Rapids before joining Hastings Mfg. Co. He was a teacher for apprentice pipefitters in the Battle Creek School system. He was an elder and member of the Hastings First Presbyterian Church and a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge No. 628. He married the former Jeanne Burton of Alpena, Mich, on Nov. 7, 1953 in the Hastings Presbyterian Church where he and their three children were baptized. Mr. Meisenbach is survived by his wife. Jeanne of Hastings and Venice: one son, John Burton Meisenbach of Grand Rapids. Mich.; daughters, Elizabeth Hoffman of Los Angeles. Calif, and S.P.4 Susan Jeanne of the U.S. Armv. serving in Military Intelligence in Korea Also surviving are his brother. Edwin, and nephew, Stephen of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings for a memorial stipend to a skilled trades student. Myron Gene Higdon NASHVILLE - Mr. Myron Gene Higdon, 52, formerly of Nashville, died Sunday, March 27.1983 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom in Streeter, North Dakota on Jan. 12, 1931, the son of George W. and Virginia E. (Beil) Higdon. He moved to Nashville in 1932 and attended Nashville schools. After school, he entered the Marines. He was a member of the American Legion Post 163. Mr. Hidgon is survived by one brother. John L. Higdon of Wayland; three sisters, Mrs. Nathan (LaDuska) Sheldon and Mrs. Lloyd (Eunice) Priddy, both of Nashville, and Mrs. Lynn (Doris) Hazelton of Melbourne, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral services. Arrangements were by Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. William H. Warner OWENSBORO, KY. ■ Mr. William H. Warner, 87, of Owensboro, Ky„ died March 21, 1983 at the Davis County Hospital in Owensboro, Ky. Mr. Warner is survived by his wife. Ora; one son, William Warner of Baldwin, Mich. , four daughters, Mrs. Barney (Hazel) Adams and Mrs. R. G. (Stella) Morgan, both of Middleville, Mrs. Cora Grigware of Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Wayne (Ruth) Tuttle of Cabazon, Calif.; 17 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; several great - great grandchildren; and two brothers, Melvin Warner of Grand Rapids and Homer Warner of Florida. Graveside services were held Saturday, March 26 at 1 p.m. at the Rutland Township Cemetery. Rev. Arthur Jackson officiated. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Carrie M. Maurer LANSING - Carrie M. Maurer, 83, of Lansing, formerly of Nashville, died Thursday, March 24 at a Lansing hospital. She was bom August 16, 1899 in Woodland, the daughter of Washington and Mary A. (Hopkins) Helmer. She was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church in Lansing and of their Altar Society. She was a former member of St. Cyril's Church of Nashville and also their Altar Society. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mark (Phyllis) Lehman of Lansing; a son, Charles Scott of Delton; stepchildren, Edwin Maurer of Calif., Hugh (Lennon) Maurer of Tenn., Bernard Maurer of Roscommon, Clarence Maurer of Hastings, Joseph Maurer of Detroit, Patrick Maurer of Lake Odessa, Ruth O’Meara of Arizona, Annetta Figg of Mulliken, Louise Stockham of Hastings, and Bernice Frith of Nashville; and many grandchildren and great - grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held Monday, March 28 at 11 a.m. at St. Gerard Church, Lansing. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Arrangements were by Tiffany-Jessen Funeral Home, Lansing. Albert V. Erwin NASHVILLE - Albert V. Erwin, 76, of 537 S. Main, died Saturday, March 26, 1983 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom Feb. 1, 1907 in Monon, Ind, the son of Albert L. Erwin and Pearl May Floyd. He married Mabie Coleman, Jan. 20, 1934 in Angola, Ind. He was employed 17 years at Eatons in Battle Creek. He then owned Stop and Shop Grocery Store in Nashville for six years. He retired as a farmer, from the Maple Grove Township area. He is survived by his wife, Mabie; two sons, Jim and Wes of Nashville; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Jan) Kalnbach of Nashville; eight grandchildren; one brother, Walter of Coioma, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Leona LaMott, of Montana, Mrs. Florence Yore, of Bentcn Harbor, Mrs. Kitty Allen of Grand Junction, Mich Graveside services were Monday at the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville, with Rev. Lester DeGroote officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Sam Sessions Scholarship Fund, c-o Coamerica Bank of Nashville Arrangements by Vogt Funeral Home, Nashville. OBITUARIES are continued on page 6 �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. March 31, 1983 — Page 5 Woodland News Woodland Township annual meeting was held Saturday. March 26, at the Woodland Township Hall. Around 24 people attended the meeting. The board was represented by Wayne Henney, Supervisor, Carol Hewett. Clerk, t,ucy Jordan, Treasurer, and Dave Makely, Trustee. It was the consensus of the people present that the police protection that has been hired for the township in the last few years should be discontinued and the board members should contact the Barry County sheriff to see what extra protection can be purchased through that office. It was also decided that the officers of the township should look into the possibility of purchasing land for a new fire department building as the present one is barely adequate to house tne engines now owned. The present way of paying Hastings. Sanitary Service for township residents to have dumping privileges was discussed. It was decided that any resident of Woodland Township may secure an identificat.on card that can be used al the dump. These cards may be secured from any member of the township l<oard after April 1. No one will be able to dump without paying without one of these I.D.s after that dale. In the future, the cards will be mailed out with the tax bills. This is because it is believed that non­ residents of Woodland Township have been using up part of the $3,600 that the township pays annually for township residents use. The allotment ran out in October last year, and the fiscal year ends on March 31. The budget was discussed in a general way, and the meeting broke up early in the afternoon. Woodland Lions Club met last Tuesday evening in their den in Woodland The guest speaker was Fred Wiselogie, former chairman of the Lakewood Waste Water Authority. Mr. Wiselogie explained the plans for a new sewer plant for Lake Odessa and Woodland. Fourteen Lions attended the dinner meeting. Saturday morning the Woodland Lions held their annual Lenten breakfast for the benefit of Easter Sea) Crippled Children’s Society. Eggs, bacon, toast, doughnuts, juice and coffee were served to the forty- six men who attended the breakfast and guest speaker, Rev. Pamela Owens. This was the first time a woman had been invited to the breakfast. Rev. Owens spoke on ’ The Lenten Season and the Crosses We Each Have to Bear". Around $80 was netted fo- the Easter Seal Organization. Aud’s Antics j) The cowboy seems so indigenous to American culture that, if he did not exist, we would have had to invent him. He has been with us for more than a century in one guise or another — from the gritty cowhand enting dust on the Chisholm Trail, to the spangled hero of vintage kiddie westerns, to today's urban cowboy. In his various manifestations, the cowboy — or. more correctly, the cowboy myth — has over the last hundred years reflected our changing moods and shaped our self perception as a people. The heyday oi the open-range cowboy, “the man the myth was built on", lasted only 20 years — from 1866 to 1886 — when nearly nine million cattle, mostly longhorns, were driven the 800 miles from their south Texas ranges to Abilene. Dodge City, and other Kansas railheads for shipment to eastern slaughter-houses. An estimated 25,000 cowboys made the trip north during those two decades before overgrazing, disastrous weather, declining beef prices, and the fencing of the range by homesteaders put an end to those epic drives up the Chisholm and western trails. The typical cowboy of the open-range era was a southerner in his 20s or early 30s — essentially a “migrant agricultural worker" — ill-educated and perhaps even illiterate. He seldom carried a gun, and his scrabbled life seems at first glance a curious basis for the romantic myth it spawned. The work, which paid only $30 a month, was bone-wearying, dangerous, and usually dull, and during the two months on the trail, the cowboy lived on the most monotonous of rations. A typical day's menu consisted of sourdough biscuits, white gravy, sowbelly, and black coffee, three times a day. Although the majority of early cowboys by Catherine Lucas A women’s retreat was held at Kilpatrick Church last weekend. Twenty- seven women from Kilpatrick, Woodbury, and CalvaryBrethren Churches spent Friday night and Saturday at the church with the Revelators, a gospel music group from southern Michigan. Breakfast and lunch were served at the church on Saturday, and the entire group went to a Lake Odessa restaurant for Saturday evening dinner. The women's retreat was considered such a success that the women of the three churches are now­ planning to make it an annual spring event. Good Friday Community Worship services planned for the Lakewood area will be held at the Christian Reformed Church in Lake Odessa at 1 p.m. The Woodland Community Services will be held at Zion Lutheran al 7:30 p.m. Pastors participating will include James Hulett, George Speas, Connie Heffelfinger, Pamela Owens and Timothy Rothfuss. Three Woodland area churches plan to hold East?r Sunrise Services followed by breakfast. Kilpatrick United Brethren will hold its sunrise service at 6 a.m. and break­ fast will be at 7 a.m. Zion Lutheran and Woodgrove C.iurches will hold their sunrise services at. 6:30 a.m. and breakfasts at 7:30 a.m. Even if you can’t attend the sunrise services, you are welcome for breakfast al these churches. A pick-up truck driven by Phil Brodbeck turned over on Michigan State Highway 66 near Woodland around two a.m. Saturdayafter hitting a parked car. The pick-up ended up up-side- down in a ditch. It was leaking gasoline. Lake Odessa ambulance and Wood Fire Department were called. Extraction equipment was used to free Mr. Brodbeck from the pick-up. There was no fire despite the pool of gasoline that accumulated in the ditch. It was later reported that Mr. Brod­ beck had no broken bones and was not badlyinjured. Members of the Woodland Fire Department returned to their homes around five a.m. John ano Opal Booher recently returned to their home on Cunningham Road after three months in Labelle, Florida. Opal says that they played a lot of golf while they were in Florida. Florida had twenty inches of rain in the months the Boohers were there com­ pared to the normal two inches usually ex­ perienced during those months. The executive committee of the Woodland Alumni Association would like to have the addresses of any teachers who taught at Woodland School any time prior to 1962 so that those teachers can be invited to this year's alumni banquet. Those addresses can be given to Jim Lucas or Shirley (Mrs. Galen) Kilmer. Agatha Sawdy (Mrs. Clifton) has been back in Ionia County Memorial Hospital for a few days with a relapse of the flu and other problems. She will have to return for surgery­ in a few weeks when she has regained her strength. Ronald Coppess who formerly taught at Lakewood High and Woodland Elementaryand now teaches at an elementary school in Lake Odessa recently completed the required work to receive a Masters Degree in Educational Administration at Michigan Slate University. The spring tornado drill planned for last Thursday did not occur in Woodland because, for the second time in history of the Woodland Fire Department, the siren was frozen and would not sound. The late winter storms with freezing north winds and freezing nights kept the siren inactive for a few days despite the enclosure that was built around the siren when it froze up many years ago. However, Fire Chief Ron Coats reported that the senool wen ahead with its tornado drill and the school s drill was worthwhile. Fire Chief Coats says that with the new fire phones and scanners now used by most of the firemen, the siren has no real part to play in the township's fire protection. Tornados do not occur in freezing weather; so the fact that the siren can freeze under very rare circumstances is not really a problem. Russell and Margaret Stowell spent a week on a trip to visit their daughter. Sue, in Oklahoma. Sue is working in Canute which is west of Oklahoma City. The Stowells went through Illinois and Missouri and returned through Missouri and Indiana. Russell says that Sue was fine, and that they enjoyed their visit with her. Kilpatrick Church Sunday School com­ pleted a month- long bring visitors contest last Sunday and awarded prizes to the winners. Evelyn Goodrich received a toaster oven for first prize for bringing most visitors during March. Beth Speas won a camera for second prize, and Mike Piper, Jr., won a portable radio for third prize. Ray and Millie Overholt of Battle Creek conducted the Sunday morning service with their music which included several original songs. A carry-in dinner was held at the church at 12:30 following church and Sunday School. Around forty people enjoyed the dinner. The cowboy in American culture were white southerners, photographs show there were Mexicans, Indians, and a significant minority of black cowboys recruited from the cattle counties of coastal Texas. In the spring of 1874, an all-black crew was headed by Bill Pickett who in­ vented bulldogging, a method of throwing a steer by biting into it’s lower lip. The more usual procedure today is twisting the steer’s neck while holding its horns. During most of the open-range era, popular journals such as the "National Police Gazette" depicted the cowboy as a troublemaker and rogue. Before loo long, however, a curious transformation occurred. The cowboy emerged a> a folk-hero who possessed "to a very high degree", Theodore Roosevelt would later write, "the stem, manly qualities that are invaluable to a nation." The cowboy hero was perhaps inevitable as he took his place in the long line of idealized frontier types going back to the "Deer­ slayer” of James Fenimore Cooper. Dime novels and stage melodramas with western themes elevated the cowboy’s status and in 1882, the excitement of Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West Show sparked the first cowboy craze. Photos of Cody’s cowboys show, that even then, the clothes of the cowboy entertainers were becoming stylized, ar.d they soon began to influence the look of real cowboys. Frederic Remington exemplifies the cowboy spirit in his bronze titled "The Bronco Buster". Remington’s popularity paved the way for other artists whose works dealt with western subjects. The cowboy as a romantic hero later received a great impetus from the movies. William S. Hart and Tom Mix personified the strong, silent type later represented by Gary Cooper and John Wayne. The popularity of cowboy songs, and the singing cowboy, added a new dimension to the mystique, with the advent of radio in the 1920s. Such cowboy crooners as Gene Autry and Roy Rogers enjoyed both radio and movie fame. The cowboy hero, whether singing or silent, reached his apogee in the slew of movie (and later T.V.) protagonists who appealed primarily to children. Not coin­ cidentally, many of those stars were strongly identified with the breakfast cereals spon­ soring them. "Hopalong Cassidy" wrist watches, "Lone Ranger" belts and "Hi Ho Silver" chaps, “The Cisco Kid" milk bottle, a “Roy Rogers" mug and fast-draw outfit... all of these and more are western collectibles from radio. The working cowboy, on whom the myth was built, now has more modem means for "punching" cows. Electric cattle-prods and other contemporary implements remind us that while some of the techniques may have changed, the cowboy’s primary job remains ' be working with cattle. The basic tasks such as working quarter horses, lassoing and branding are assisted by new technologies such as radios and helicopters. A peek into the cowboy’s future, mean­ while, reveals that further changes are in store. The branding-iron may soon be replaced by coded electronic transponders implanted in the cows’ hides, and that the castrating knife will give way to calcium chloride injections to induce sterility. As for the future of the cowboy hero, it is possible that the old cowboy myth, which drew its strength from the nation of the frontier, is being subsumed in a new kind of myth about the frontier of space. Children at the Hoppy Time Nursery School spent Wednesday coloring Easter ™ chocol°'e bunnies and just generally having a good time in preporation for Sunday. Here, several unidentified bunnies try their hands at dveina eggs. r » Lake Odessa News: Mrs. Patricia Jack entertained a family gathering at her home, Sunday, to celebrate her grandson, Kerin Swift’s, fifth birthday and also as a pre-Easter gathering. Guests were Mr. and Mrs Tom Swift and family of Grand Rapids, Mr. and Mrs. Charles VanDeVelde and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tingley and son, Kelly Walkington, and Mr. and Mrs. Erving Wicks, all local. Max and Janet Haney have returned from a visit with his brother, Milo, and Helen in Detroit. Terry Eno, a former Lake Odessa resident and now a resident of New York City, has returned from Hawaii where he made several TV commercials for business ad­ vertising. He is the son of Leonard and Jerry (Haddix) Eno now of North Miami, Fla. He became interested in the arts and theater after the family moved to Florida and was a member of several cast productions, in­ cluding "Annie" and “West Side Story". His grandparents, Howard and Ethel Haddix, and other relatives still reside in Lake Odessa. Shelby Irvin, who was injured in a farm accident, has to report back for therapy and checkups as he has not completely recovered. The children and families of Mrs. Iva Birman honored her on her 80th birthday with a surprise party and open house held on Sunday at the home of her son, Don, and family in rural Ionia. Relatives and friends Local student on college intership Carol Feldpausch. daughter of Richard K. Feldpausch, 10479 Braska Dr., Middleview, is participating in the Albion College Psychology Internship Program. One of 18 students in the program. Feld­ pausch is a graduate of Hastings High School and is now a senior at Albion College, in­ terning at Calhoun County Juvenile Home in Marshall. Albion, founded in 1835 and located in the south central Michigan town of the same name, is a privately supported co­ educational liberal arts college related to the United Methodist Church. Its more than 1,800 students come from 28 states and 15 foreign countries. extended greetings to her and enjoyed refreshments and visited with each other. Her children, Don of Ionia, Elwood of Lowell, Kenneth of Dorr, Katherine Stair of Lake Odessa, and Clare Benner of Hastings, hosted the open house which was attended by 70 people during the afternoon. Mrs. Harold Reese, daughter Sue Orlowski, and Joey visited Mr. and Mrs. John Endres and new baby daughter, Heidi Jo, in rural Freeport on Sunday. Mrs. Betty Carey of Portland and Mrs. Reine Peacock were Wednesday visitors of Mrs. Duane (Frances) Glasgow of Hastings at Pennock Hospital. Frances is recovering from surgery. Ruth Peterman received an announcement of the birth of Bradon James, born March 10 to Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hinman of Comstock Park, and he joins a sister, Christena, at home. Mrs. Hinman is a greatgranddaughter of the late Marion Shade of Lowell. Her mother is Yvonne Shade Gould of Comstock Park. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Strecker and son Dennis of Troy spent Sunday with Ruth Peterman and all enjoyed brunch at Scott’s Inn. Af­ ternoon visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wacha and Jpne and Jay of Sunfield who also visited Mildred Shade and the John Endres family in rural Freeport. Jane was admitted to Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids Thursday and underwent surgery Friday. She is a student at Lakewood High School and expects to be hospitalized about two weeks. The VFW Post and Auxiliary are serving breakfasts Sunday mornings and the next monthly swiss steak supper is scheduled for Friday, April 8, with serving from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Allyn Swift has been sworn in by Village President Steve Secor to the village council, Palm Reading ... by licensed minister Call 948-2461 xf-—1505 S. Jiltinon ^/\ Hastings. Michigan 49058 “u 945-5029 Kfi/ iz OtCAU 445-2132 Fresh Cut Bouquets $ 489 from......... Ml Corsages $489 from............. Get Crackin’! 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The Women’s Fellowship of the First Congregational Church held their March meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the church dining room. The program included a Lenten film. Devotions were given by Laurel Garlinger and a business meeting followed. Refreshments were served by Helen Haller and Geraldine Klahn. the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa showed the conclusion of the Lenten film series, "Crucifixion and Resurrection", on Wednesday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. in he church sanctuary. Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star, held their regular March meeting on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. Those having March birthdays were honored. An invitation was received from Doric Chapter No 75 in Belding to their Friendship Night to be held Thursday, March 31 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. After the business meeting, refreshments were served in the dining room by Laurel Garlinger and Marcia Raffler. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 12 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. The EST ARI, offering will be taken at this time. The past matrons of Lake Odessa chapter met Tuesday at the home of Crystal Howard for a 6:30 p.m. potluck supper. A business meeting followed. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. for a potluck supper at the home of Betty Logan. 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"Inan emergency (of a missing child), the information on an accompanying form could greatly assist law enforcement officials in locating and identifying missing children," Wood added. The form he mentions contains the fingerprints, plus dental records, a place for a recent photo, and information on various physical characteristics such as weight, height, hair color, eye color and so on. Wood noted that completing this type of form beforehand usually provides better information for law enforcement agencies than information gathered after an emergency develops Wood, with the assistance of his wife Rose Anne and sargeant Ken DeMott, made the first local fingerprinting effort during Wednesday's carnival at the Hastings Southeastern Elementary. "We had a couple dozens kids who were printed," Wood noted. “We were at it two solid hours." The sheriff said his department has printed up the forms and has ordered some more portable fingerprint units. "We're ready to do it elsewhere," he said, noting that there are plans to hold a similar session in Nashville. Under the "Missing Child Act" that federal authorities passed last fall, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is now required to keep on file information on all lost and missing children. "A copy of the form (with prints, photo, and other vital information) could be sent by our department to them," Wood said, ex­ plaining the value of the program. "We’d also send a copy to the State Police’s latent print department. The state police is on record as saying this program is long overdue." Jr. high presents drama Students in Mrs. Mary Ellen Hund's eighth grade English class presented a one-act comedy entitled “Run, Robber. Run" to the Hastings Junior High School student body and parents or. Tuesday, March 29, in Cen­ tral Auditorium. Each student in the class took part in the production in some manner. Members of the cast included Dale White (Otto), Frank Winans (Spider), Kristen Arnold (Miss Prudhomme), Kyle Trahan (Mr. Alden), Elisa Smith (Sally), Susan Strong (Gail), Scott Sweet (Colt Win­ chester), Michelle Melendy (Carol), Shannon Keller (Jeanne), Coleen Scotsman (Cheryl), Lisa Vargaz (Joan), and Shannon Williams (Linda). The plot centered around two safecrackers, Otto and Spider, who mistakenly entered a private girls’ school, the Oil dwell School for Girls. From this point on. events lead humorously to their attempts at cricking the safe. The student director for the program was Alan White. Prompters were Nicole Rose and Sherri Olmsted. Traci Warren was the stage manager with Brenda Wilson, Bart O’Laughlin, and Mark Wilson as the stage crew. Working on make-up were Shannon Swihart, Vai Clouse, Margie Brownell, Kari Warner, and Michelle Ulrich. Ushers were Matt Weeks, Tim Yoder, Mark Wilson, and Brenda Wilson. Rob Williams, Doug Whit­ more. Dan Willison, and Rich Young were in charge of sta^e and spotlights. Within the past month, money has been given to the junior high school by the Thomapple Civic Theatre in order to promote such dramatic presentations. This money will be used for future plavs in the junior high school. Tootsie roll donator Melvin LaJoye, Sr. and John McLean of the Knights of Columbus try to help a young customer in (he KOC tootsie roll sales for handicapped children. The sales were sponsored by the KOC at three locations last Friday and Saturday. ‘Art in the Park’ in final planning stages Lake Odessa’s ninth annual "Art in the Park” is in the final stages of planning and organization, according to chairpeople Dianne Reed and Barb Klein. The festival, scheduled for Saturday, July 2, already has 70 artists registered to attend and is expected to reach capacity long before the mid-June deadline. Entertainment and food booths will again (as traditionally) be integral features of the event. 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ATIONAL WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC All Deposits insured up to ‘100,000.00 Easter services continued a program at Provincial House on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Good Friday services at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church will begin at 12:10 p.m. The Emmanuel Episcopal Church will conduct its Watch at the Altar of Repose" beginning at 7 p.m., Friday. The "Tenebrae Service of Darkness" at Grace Lutheran Church will begin at 7:30 p.m., Friday. On Saturday al 9:30a.m., the Seventh Day Adventist Church will hold its Easter communion service. Blessing of food baskets will begin at St. John K. McAllister Rose Catholic Church at 11 a.m., Saturday, and the church will celebrate the Holy EAST LANSING - Mr. John K. McAllister, Saturday Easter Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. 54, of 1030 Whittier, formerly of Algonquin Emmanuel Episcopal Church will observe Lake, died unexpectedly at his home Holy Saturday with the “Lighting of the New Saturday, March 26. Fire” and Easter Vigil, beginning at 10 p.m., He was a member of the First Methodist followed by the Easter Festival Eucharist at Church of Hastings for many years and was 11 p.m., and closing the evening with a very active in their youth activities. He was reception. also a member of the Lions Club, Masonic Several churches in Hastings plan sunrise Lodge, and the Saladin Shrine Temple of services on Easter morning. Grand Rapids. At Hope United Methodist Church, sunrise He moved to Lansing about 8 years ago. service will begin at 7 a.m., followed by a He is survived by his wife, Edith, a former breakfast put on by the youth and men at the director of the Hastings Provincial House; church. Sunday school begins at 9:55 a.m one son, Gary; two daughters, Cheryl and and the 11 a.m. worship service will-include Judy ; two grandchildren. tl»e message “The Easter Story." Funeral services were held Tuesday, Algonquin Lake Bible Church al 2625 March 29 at Givens Funeral Home, West on the best way to crock Airport Rd., will have a sunrise breakfast at Lafayette, Ohio. 8 a.m., followed by a sunrise worship ser­ vice Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and corner of state st. and jefferson, Hastings the regular service at 11 a.m. Sunrise services at the First Church of God will begin at 7 a.m., followed by breakfast at 8:15 a.m. Sunday school will start at 9:45 a.m. and the worship service at 10:45 a.m., including a choir cantata entitled “Third Day." The Free Methodist Church will conduct a sunrise service and breakfast at 7 a.m. at the Dick and Alice Craven Farm, 1000 Woodruff Rd. A combined, service and cantata will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Church, located at the corner of State Road and Boltwood Street. Puppet Ministries from the church will deliver the Easter message at the church beginning at 6 p.m. Grace Lutheran Church will begin its sunrise service at 6 a.m., followed by break­ fast. An egg hunt will be held at 8:45 a.m., followed by the Festival Eucharist Service at 10 a.m. The youth of the First United Methodist Church will sponsor a sunrise service at 7 a.m. followed by Easter bi .*akfast at 7:45 a.m. Worship service will be held at 8:30 a.m., church school at 9:30 a.m., coffee BRACH'S fellowship at 10:30 a.m. and a second wor­ ship service at 11 a.m., with the message, Jelly Bird I ggs "H's a Hallelujah Day." The youth of the church will be conducting the entire sunrise service. Services at the First Presbyterian Church will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. A coffee hour in the Leas on Sharpe Memorial Hall will be helu between services. Rbrtc "Love of the Resurrection" is the message Animal® of Easter morning at Word of Faith Fellowship. 2560 W. State Rd. Services begin at 10:45 a.m. Sunday school starts at 10 a.m. The Lepard Family will perform at Hastings Assembly of God, 1674 W. State Rd., at8:30a.m.and 11 a.m. Sunday school will be held in between the services. An evening service is set for 7 p.m. The morning message at the First Baptist Stuffed Solid Chocolate Stuffed Church, 309 E. Woodlawn, will be "The Rabbits Rabbit Animals Beauty of the Resurrection." That service Cvddlr plu.h pal begins at 11 a.m. A communion service with ChOK.oJ po»’*l color. the message “The Memorial for the Master" will start at 6 p.m. Special music for the services will be provided by church mem­ bers. Easter services at St. Rose Catholic Church are at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Beginning at 10 a.m.. the Emmanuel SAVE 11.00 ON Episcopal Church will conduct a baptism and ■ ANY TOY IN STOCK | the Easter morning Eucharist. su L SELLING FOR S4.00 j The Hastings Church of Christ, 541 N. woo' Michigan, will have a special emphasis on or more | off OR MORE..— ■ the Lord’s Supper at its 10 a.m. service, Sunday. Easter services at the Hastings Church of 4-0z. Solid the Nazarene. 1716 N. Broadway, will begin Chocolate Rabbit at 11 a.m. Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. An evening cantata, entitled “No Greater Love" begins at 6 p.m. Services throughout the weekend will be conducted at other churches in the Hastings area, but no spokespersons were available for schedules. Other information on local churches can be found by consulting the church directory found elsewhere in this issue of the Hastings Banner. Obituary o safe. couraged to contact Dianne Reed at 1-616374-8012, as soon as possible. cremeeggs T © sinn im <£ IUU sT'-.S �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. March 31. 1983 — Page 7 “Less government” says farming leader by Steve Horton The problem with agriculture. Michigan Farm Bureau President Elton Smith told a Hastings audience, is overproduction of various commodities which has resulted in surpluses and is keeping market prices down. The cause of that situation, he feels is the policy of government during the past few­ years to prop up the market with support and target prices that are in turn encouraging the overproduction. The cure, he believes, is less government interference and a return to a more free market-oriented approach. Those were the basic themes of the speech Smith gave on Monday to the Hastings Area Rotary Club and their 28 agricultural guests during the club's annual "Urban-Rural" luncheon. Smith — who owns a dairy farm in Caledonia and has headed the 77.tWO-member organization since 1964 - noted that because agricultural products ore major items of export, agriculture is "one of the most clearly recognized market-oriented segments of our society", emphasising "it reacts to market signals”. “Th'* problems in agriculture came from the fact that farmers have been receiving market signals from government in the form of support and target prices and loan guarantees which are not related to con­ sumer demand," he pointed out. "Farmers,” Smith said, "are receiving the wrong market signals from government”, noting that this has resulted in surpluses which have driven down prices. Smith then gave a history of "how" that SAVE $1.00 ON 2 EIGHT-PACKS situation came about, starting 10 years ago when the Nixon administration cleared out surpluses and vowed that agriculture "was free to produce for the market without help or interference from government". "Commodity prices went up." he went on. "exports went up. and land prices went up. Farmers were sharing in the prosperity. "Then," Smith noted, "came three government imposed embargoes of agricultural products being sent abroad.* This in turn created new surpluses which prompted government action. "It seemed appropriate (because of the embargoes) that government assist farmers on a temporary basis," he said, continuing his background. "The problem is that politics got involved and that which was io be temporary (helping farmers with the prices) became the permanent market.” These support and target prices paid by the government, he explained, have en­ couraged farmers produce more than they would under normal market conditions. "Farmers are planting and producing for a market created by support and target prices and not the real one (of low prices caused by surplus)." he added. On another track, Smith pointed out the damages that inflation has caused to agriculture. "Many farmers (in the '70s) were trapped into thinking that inflation would always continue,” Smith said. "They had the misconception that what was purchased this year would be worth more next year even with depreciation. "They expanded their operation based on the thought that land prices would always go up and they used that increased equity to expand even more,” he continued. “I’m not saying,that that action was wrong, but it was based on a dangerous assumption." With the economic slowdown during the past couple of years, Smith told his audience, many farmers now feel they have overex­ panded (their operation) and also many are producing more than they normally would to meet these fixed investments. The solution, according to Smith, is not to have the government raise support and target prices, but to use the forces of the real market to provide farmers with adequate net income. "I have seen through the years that government support programs simply build a guarantee for people to produce com­ modities which they would not normally produce," he said. He also urged that inflation be kept under control and that the economy (both farm and general) be rebuilt. "For years I thought the real danger of inflation was the effect it had on prices, savings and for people with fixed income," Smith elaborated. "I have come to the conclusion, however, that it is even more deadly. It is a poison that kills. It kills productivity, it kills incentive, and it can also kills our economic system." Describing inflation as “a sweet type of poison that everyone seems to enjoy taking", Smith added: "Some businessmen like it because it allows forever increasing volume measured in dollars. It allows them to pass escalating costs onto consumers without consumers being upset. Labor likes it because they see their wages going up. "Concern for productivity is thrown to the wind," Smith said. "It seems that in an in­ flationary period everyone seems to think they deserve more and use inflation as an excuse to get more.” Along with keeping inflation under rein as a prerequisite to rebuilding the economy. Smith urged that the government's deficit be lowered, that no new taxes be imposed, that government spending be reduced, and "even more important” that the size of government be reduced. Elton Smith, president of the Michigon Form Bureau, was the quest speaker at the Hastings Rotary Club's "Urban-R^al Lunch". Smith g^ve hi^XTon t£ problems facing agriculture and possible cures. Listening to him wereifomrer Doug Forbes, right, and rotation Fred Jacobs. 3 club'hmrh aTk0 ,armer,s wer* 'he special guests at Monday's Hastings Rotary Club lunch They are: front row, from left. Ken Thompson, Bob Wilcox Bill sloth’s”' B°h Wen?er- pots fo/bes.,Carl Barcroft. Jim Shoemaker, and Elton Th^mnf nnd ruW;.kOm •’l; JacJi Allerding. Wayne Pennock. Rod Pennock. Dick Thomas, Dan Matthews Ron Coates, Chuck Shoemaker, John Armstrong Lowfence Barcroft, Harold Marshall, and Bill Barci oft. Third row, from left, Bo9b Gaskill Jack Lenz. Steve Cotant, Gerald Cose, and Norval Nielsen. Fourth row from left. Mike Smith, Harold Eckert. Willard Myers, and Marvin Smith. Rotary, school seek home for new telescope A close examination of the lunar surface as seen through a large telescope, reveals craters and large, smooth plains, called seas. Soon Hastings High School students will be viewing such features and others more spectacular with a 12’4 inch reflecting telescope. by Ken Reibel What do you do with an 8’^-foot long telescope? 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COLLEGE GRAND RAPIDS. MICHIGAN 4<»50t> officials, are asking Lhaii&elves siigx* a Hastings man gave to the high school a powerful reflecting telescope. Ralph Junold, 4440 Bedford Rd., meticulously crafted the instrument by hand, polishing and balancing its ’2’i-inch mirror, and fashioning a special mounting out of junk from a scrapyard. According tn Mark Perkins, assistant curator of the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium in Grand Rapids, city lights can interfere with the ciarity of the telescope. He says sodium and mercury vapor lights emit the same wave length as the stars, “so the city lights will mask that light." Perkins says filters can be added to the telescope's eyepiece to help reduce the u~wanted light. “I looked through a telescope once that had one of these filters. Il was nearly in the middle of Cleveland, and we were looking at an object that was pretty dim anyway, and the object was quite visible. It was surprising.” “If you can get the scope as remote as possible from any light source, that would be the important thing," says Perkins. He adds it would help, too, to get some trees between the scope and the city. Perkins says that even more critical that a secluded spot is having the scope rigidly mounted. "That’s really very, very im­ portant. It has to be very, wry rigidly mounted. That's even more important than the city lights." He says vibrations are very easily tran­ smitted through a telescope's mounting. Perkins says the Chaffee Planetarium has a 12'2-inch scope mounted on the second story of the observatory, in a concrete pier that runs all the way into the ground. "At no place does the concrete pier touch the floor, so that people walking on the floor don't bother the telescope at all. “Someone here recently dropped a pencil on the floor, and it rolled into ine gap bet­ ween the telescope and the floor on the second floor below. Fora long time after that it was very difficult to get good pictures. Every time the furnace turned on, it shook the building a little bit, and that pencil transmitted that vibration to the telescope." Perkins says the vibration factor makes mounting the scope on a trailer, fortransport to the countryside, difficult. "Everytime someone steps on that trailer, it’s going Io shaKe the scope,” he says. �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, March 31. 1983 Page 8 LEGAL NOTICES BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Second Day - Forenoon MARCH 22,1983 BOARD OF EDUCATION MORTGAGE SALE COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Default having been mode m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Thomas L Holewo ond Loune Holewo husband and wife io First Federal Savings of Bottle Creek a division of Great Lakes Federal Savings ond loan As sociation a corporation organ­ ized under the Home Owners Loen Ac’ of 1933 of the Uniiea States of America as amended Mortgagee dated the 29th day of September 1979 ond recor ded in the office of the Register of Deeds for ihe County of Barry and State of Michigan on the 2nd day of October 1978. m Liber 238 of Barry County Records, ot Page 455 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote of this notice for principal and interest the sum of Thirty Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Eight ond 96 100 ($30,368.96) Dollars And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or ony part thereof Now therefore by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michi gan in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given thot on the 21st day of April 1983 at two o'clock m the after­ noon. Local Time. said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder ot the East en Vance, to the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Has­ tings. Barry County. Michigan (thot being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the pre­ mises described in said mort­ gage or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at nine and three-quor ters (9.75%) per cent per annum ond all legal costs, char­ ges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by low. and also ony sum or sums which may be paid by the under­ signed. necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises ore situated in the Township of Prairieville, County of Barry State of Michigan and described as: The North '/> of the Northwest '4 of the Southeast ’4 ot Section 17. EXCEPT a parcel in the North­ west corner thereof. 180 feet North and South by 283 feet East ond West, Town 1 North, Range 10 West, Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan. During the twelve months im­ mediately following the sole, the property may be redeemed. Dated ot Ann Arbor. Michigan. March 11. 1983 GREAT LAKES FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Mortgagee Legal Department Great Lakes Federal Savings Building 401 East Liberty Street. P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor Michigan 48107 (313)769 8300 (4-7) March 21.1983 MARCH 28,1983 The regular meeting of the Common Council met in regular Board of Education was colled session in the City Council Cham­ to order by W Baxter President. The regular meeting of the Bor-y County Board bers. City Hall. Hastings. Mich­ Monday March 21. 1983 of 8 00 of Commissioners was called to order Tuesday igan on Monday. March 28. 1983 p.m Members present R. March 22. 1983 9 30 a.m. by Chairman Paul Kiel. at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Howe presid­ Shaw I. Haywood D Hoekstra, Roll coll token, seven (7) members present. Cole­ ing. W. Baxter, R Groos. G man. Gordon. Hammond, Hoare Kiel. Landon. 1. Present ot roll call were Coun­ Wibalda. J Lenz cil members: Bennett. Cusack. McKelvey. It was mo zed by Lenz and At the beginning of the meeting all present Gray. Jasperse. Spackman and seconded by Hoekstra that the stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag. Vaughan. Fuhr. minutes of the February 21. Moved by Hoore, support by Hammond to ap­ 2. Moved by Cusack, supported 1983 meeting be approved and by Fuhr that Bill Cook be excused prove the March 8 1903 minutes os mailed Motion placed on filo Motion carried. from the meeting. carried. Il was moved by Groos and Moved by Coleman, support by McKelvey to ap­ Yeas: All seconded by Lenz that the Finan Absent: One Carried. prove the Agendo with the addition of an executive ciol Statemert as of February 3. Moved by Fuhr, supported by session of the Board of Commissioners to discuss 28. 1983 b<- approved ond the pending litigation. Title VII law suit, at ihe end Bennett that the minutes of placed on file Motion carried. March 14 and 18. 1983 be ap­ of today’s regular meeting. Motion carried. It was moved by Wibalda and Moved by Hammond, support by Landon that the proved as read and signed by seconded by Hoekstra that the income and expense comparison report from the the Mayoi and Clerk. February paid bills be approved Yeas: All Barry County Register of Deeds be received and as submitted end that the unpaid Absent: One. Carried. placed on file. Motion carried. bills be approved for payment. 4. Invoices read: Commissioner Gordon nominated Richard Scott On roll call tho votes stood ayes Michigan Municipal Workers to the Zoning Board of Appeals. An appointment all. Comp.......................... $5,962.00 will be mode at the April 12. 1983 Board of Com­ Il was moved by Groos and Marblehead Lime Co... 1.704.59 missioners meeting. seconded by Snow that the Trust Moved by Jasperse. supported A letter will be constructed by the County ond Agency Fund report os of by Spackman that the above in­ Development Committee that will be used to thank February 28, 933 be approved outgoing members of various committees c nd voices be approved as read: ond placed on file. Motion Yeas: Vaughan, Spackman. Jas­ commissions for their time and efforts. carried. Moved by Hoare. support by Hammond that Jim perse. Gray, Fuhr. Cusack ond It was moved by Groos ond Gordon be appointed as a delegate to the South­ Bennett. seconded by Wibolda that the Absent: Cook. Carried. central Michigan Planning Council. Motion carried. Student Services Fund report as Drue Kromer. Congressman Wolpe's Office, 5. Moved by Gray supported by of February 28 1983 be approved appeared before the Board reference the jobs bill Vaughon that the letter of ond placed or file. r.>otion car­ apology from Charlevoix Mayor and answered questions directed to her by the ried Kenneth Staley be received and Board. It was movnd by Groos and placed on file. He stated that his John Lerg. DNR wildlife biologist, appeared seconded by Wibolda that the before the Board reference forest management in previous letter was a personal Monthly Budget report as of the Barry Gome Area and Middleville Game Area. letter to Mayor Howe ond not February 28 983 be approved meant to be aired. Moved by Gordon, support by London to approve and placed on file Motion the Criminal Claims in the amount of $4,800.54. Yeas: All carried. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Absent: One. Carried. It was moved by Groos ond 6. Moved by Cusack, supported 1 Bosiey Pharmocy..................... 242.75 242.75 seconded by Show that we bor­ by Bennett that the letter from 186.14 2 Felpcusch................................ 186.14 row $350,000 (State Aid Loon) Southcentral Michigan Planning 3 Barry County Sheriff.............. 74.38 74.38 on Moy 6. 1982. to cover operat­ Council (SMPC) be received and 4 Barry Cleaners.......................... 549.15 549.15 ing expenses, to be repaid on or Hastings Office Supplies . . . placed on file. They had read of 5 51.03 51.03 before June 30. 1983. On re 11 6 Doubleday Bros. $ Co.............. 449.49 449 -9 our water problems and their call the votes stood ayes all. 7 Hye Uniform Company........... 536.92 interest stems from their role as 536.92 It was moved by Haywood an Economic Development Dis­ 8 Schiller. Inc............................... 40.30 40.30 and seconded by Lenz that Ihe trict for the City of Hastings. 9 Holhfox Snow Plowing............ 25.00 25.00 report from the K-12 Study Com­ Yeos: All 10 DJ. Electric Service................ 36.00 36.00 mittee os submitted by Ann ond Absent. One. Carried. 11 Doug s Auto Service................ 87.45 87 45 Joe Hubert, co-chairpersons of 12 Signs Tire Service..................... 378.48 378.48 7. Moved by Bennett, supported the Steering Committee be ac­ by Spackman thot the First Pres­ 13 Cadillac O.erall Supply ......... 4.00 4.00 cepted. (Complete copy of byterian Church be allowed to 14 M-37 Aula Ports.................. 40.03 40.00 report on file in the Superinten­ block Center Street between 15 HastingsMiforPorls.............. *.58 6.58 dent’s office). Motion carried. 16 Gary Hartman......................... 68.75 68.75 Broadway and Church St. for It was moved by Show and 17 Snip& Anderson Co.................. 74.75 V B.S. the week of June 27 to 74.75 seconded by Groos that we ac­ July 1. 1983 under the direction 18 Hill Piston Auto Stores............ 48.42 48.42 cept the report on the funding of the Chief of Police. 19 Commercial Equipment............ 25.00 25.00 of athletics for the 1983-84 20 Barry County Red Cross......... 101.50 101.50 Yeos: All school year from Dr. Jim Atkin­ Absent: One. Carried. 21 NAUI Pro Facility................ 19.50 19.50 son chairman of the committee 8. Moved by Jasperse. supported 22 Barry County Jail.................. 64.73 64.73 appointed last month. Motion by Spackman that the letter 159.32 159.32 23 Ansto Chem. Inc...................... carried. from the Michigan Municipal 158.43 24 Gambles 5759.......................... 158.40 It was moved by Shaw and 25 Hastings Ambulance................ 107.50 107.50 League announcing their seconded by Wibalda that we Annual Regional Meeting for 26 Jocobs Rx Pharmocy.............. 4.95 4.95 accept the contract between the 27 Cinder Pharmacy..................... 24.37 24.37 municipal officials in Region I Hastings Area Board of Education being held in Portage on Moy 5. 28 Pennock Hospital... ............. 965.83 965.83 and ‘he Hostings Educational 29 Midwest Food Equipment .... 1983 be received and placed on 58.00 58.00 Association. The agreement file. Also ony elected or appoin­ 30 Hobart Soles & Service.... 139.85 139.85 colls for extending the existing ted City Official be allowed to 31 Hostings Sanitary Service... . 72.00 72.00 contract from June 30. 1984 go with necessary expenses. 4800.54 4800.54 until June 30. 1986. On roll call (No overnight). Moved by Gordon, support by London the bill the voles stood 5 oyes. 2 noys Yeas: Bennett. Cusack. Fuhr. frcm Waste Systems Institute of Michigan for 6 (Hoekstra, Lenz) Motion Gray. Jasperse. Spackman & months continued subscription to the Michigan carried. Vaughan. Waste Report. $90.00, be paid from Solid Waste It was moved by Haywood Absent. Cook. Carried. Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. and seconded by Wibalda that 9. Moved by Spackman, suppor­ Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey that the the meeting be adjourned. ted by Cusack that the fetter bill from Wilcox Engineering, total of $150 OC, tor Motion carried. from Hallifax's Services asking dam inspections of Podunk Lake and Crooked Lake Judith A. Lenz. Secretary whether the City was taking be poid from Miscellaneous line item, general (3-31) bids on the Janitorial Service be fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. received and placed on file ond Moved by Colemon, support by Hammond to ap­ the clerk to let him know that prove the step raise for Blaine McLeod. Equaliza­ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE the contract is not up until tion Department, from Professional 03 hire rate. January I,1984. STATE OF MICHIGAN FORECLOSURE SALE $6.72 per hour, to Professional 03 six month rote. Yeas: Vaughon. Spackman. PROBATE COURT $7.05 per hour, effective March 14, 1983. Motion Default having been mode in COUNTY OF BARRY Jasperse. Gray. Fuhr. Cusack carried. the conditions of certain mort­ and Bennett. PUBLICATION NOTICE Moved by London, support by McKelvey to ap­ gages. made the 19th day of Absent: Cook. Carried. DECEASED ESTATE prove the purchase of o calculator for the Equaliza­ July 1968. ond recorded in the 3. Carolyn Colemon from the File No. 18.740 tion Department. $89.96. from the General Building Office of the Register of Deeds Estate of VERONIKA MARINTSCH Barry County Board of Commis­ Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. for Barry County. Michigan, on Deceased. Social security num­ sioners was present and stated Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey that the July 19. 1968 in Liber 192 of ber 133-26-7383. that she was interested in meet ­ Property Committee be given Power to Act mortgages, on page 154. and TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: ing the City Council Members as reference repairing or replacing the door on the the 21 st day of March. 1980. ond Your interest in the estate may she did not know all of them. east end of the Courthouse Annex. Motion carried. recorded in the Office of the be barred or affected by this 11. Moved by Bennett, supported Robert Shaffer, Borry-Eoton District Health Register of Deeds for Barry hearing. by Cusack that the City adopt Department, appeared before the Boord with the County. Michigan, on March 24. TAKE NOTICE: On April 21. 1983 the Solid Waste Management 1982 Barry-Eaton District Health Department 1980 in Libor 244 of mortgages, ot 9:30 a.m.. in the probate resolution for Barry County. The annual report on page 964. both executed by County adopted the plan Feb. courtroom, Hostings. Michigan, Moved by Hoare, support by Coleman that Bob ROGER H. CRONK and JUDY A before Hon Richard N. Loughrin 22. 1983 and have to hove ap­ Shaffer be instructed to contact Ihe Prosecutor CRONK, husband ond wife, as Judge of Probate, a hearing will proval from over 67% ol the reference steps needed to remove an amendment mortgagors, to HASTINGS SAV­ be held on the petition of member units of government from the Nuisance Code. Motion carried. INGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION a Charles F. Marintsch requesting within the County for it to Moved by Coleman, support by Hoare that the Michigan corporation, doing that Donald A. Marintsch be become operative. A copy of Barry-Eaton District Health Department 1982 business ot Hastings. Michigan, the plan is available in the City appointed Personal annual report be received and placed on file. os mortgagee, on which mort­ Representative of the estate of Holl. Motion carried. gages there is claimed to be Veronika Mar nlsch. deceased, Yeas: Bennett. Cusack, ’’•jhr. Moved by Hoore. support by Gordon to approve due and unpaid at the date of who lived at 383 West Woodlawn Gray. Jasperse. Spackman end the following farmland agreements. Motion carried. this notice Thirty-nine Thousand Avenue, Hostings. Michigan Vaughan. Nelson A. Rosey Castleton Township Two Hundred Thirty-one ond and who died February 11. 1983. Absent: Cook. Carried. Nelson A. Rosey Castleton Township 02 100 ($39,231.02) Dollars for ond requesting also that the will 12. Moved by Spackman. suppor­ Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to file oil principal and interest, no suit or of the Deceased doted May 1. ted by Gray that the presentation correspondence. Motion carried. proceeding at law or in equity of ihe City Budget be extended 1980. be admitted to probate Moved by Hammond, support by Colemon that having been instituted to recover and that the heirs at low of said to Moy 9 1983. the Boord go into Executive doted session to dis­ the debt, or ony port of the deceased be determined. Yeos: Vaughan. Spackman, Jas cuss the pending litigation. Title VII law suit. debt secured by said mortgage, Creditors are notified that copies perse. Gray. Fuhr. Cusack, Motion carried and the Board in closed session at ond the power of sale in said of all claims against the Bennett. 11:31 am. mortgage contained having Deceased must oe presented, Absent: Cook. Carried. The Board of Commissioners reconvened in become operative by reason of personally or ay mail to both 13. Mary Spackman reported on regular sessional 12:16p.m.. March22. 1983. default. the Personal Representative the Municipal League Legislative Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to set a Notice is hereby given that on ond to the Court on or before Conference held in Lansing on special closed Executive meeting for Thursday. April 28 1983 al 2:00 o'clock in June 2. 1983. Notice is further March 23. 1983 and that Hastings March 24. 1983 10 00 a.m.. Board of Commissioners the afternoor ot Ihe East front given that the estate will then had been matched with Hillsdale Room, to discuss the pending litigation. Title VII door of the Courthouse in the be assigned to entitled persons for Mayor exchange day law suit. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. City of Hostings, ’hot being ihe appearing of record. Moved by Spackman. supported Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond to place for holding the Circuit March 21. 1983 by Jasperse that we participate recess to March 24. 1983. 10:00 o.m. or the Coll of Court for the County of Barry, CHARLES F. MARINTSCH in Mayor exchange day in May. the Choir Motion carried and meeting adjourned there will be offered for sole By Richaid H. Shaw Yeos: Spackman Tuesday, March 22. 1983. 12:25 p.m. ond sold to the highest bidder Address of Pet tioner Noys: Bennett. Cusack. Fuhr. Paul Kiel. Chairman ot public auction or vendue for 380 West Wooclawn Avenue. Gray. Jasperse Vaughon the purpose of satisfying the Hosti vs. Ml 49058 Absent: Cook. Defeated amounts due ond unpaid upon Richo>_ H. Show (P20304) Siegel 14. Moved by Bennett, supported said mortgage, together with Hudson. Geo. Shaw 8 Fisher by Gray that the resolution from interest thereon ol fifteen 215 South Church Street, Consumer, Power Co. ou >oriz(15%) per cent per annum and Hostings. Ml 49058 ing them to change their street as otherwise specified m said (616)945-3495 (3-31) lighting contract to odd lights on mortgage together with legal Ferris St. north of Grant and costs and charges of sole, includ­ David Dr. at Bridal Path be ing the attorney fees os provided approved. by low and m said mortgage, Yeas; Vaughon. Spackman. Jas­ the lands end premises in said perse. Gray. Fuhr. Cusack and mortgage mentioned and des­ Bennett. cribed os follows, fo-wit 15. Meeting adjourned al 7 55 The South 20 acres of the East 60 p.m. acres of the East one hall cf the Read and approved: Southeast one quarter of Section Kenneth J. Howe. Mayor 8 Town 3 North. Range 7 West, Sharon Vickery. City Clerk excepting therefrom the parcel Notice is hereby given that a public hearing (3-31) of land described as Beginning will be held on MONDAY, APRIL 11,1983, at 7:45 al a point on the South line of said Section 8 which lies due p.m. at the Council Chambers in the City Holl, West 392 feet from the South­ Hastings, Michigan on ad adoption of the follow­ east corner of said Section 8 ing amendments to the traffic code: Ordinance thence due West 400 feet thence due North at 90’ with the No. 178. South line of said Section 8. Ordinance No. 178 an Ordinance to prohibit 217.50 feet thence due East 400 the operation of motor vehicles by o person feet, thence due South 217.50 feel to the point of beginning while under the influence of on intoxicating Castleton Township Barry liquor, controlled substance, and/or both: or by County Michigan ony person whose ability to operate a motor The length of redemption vehicle is visably impaired by intoxicating period under MSA Section 27A.3240 C.L ,1948) Sechon liquors, controlled substances, and/or both; and 600 3240 is one(l) year to establish penalties for violations thereof. Doted March 28 1983 This notice is given pursuant to the provision Richard H ShowiP20304 of Act 207 Public Acts of 1921 as amended. Attorney for Hastings Savings & Loan 215 South Church Street Hostings Michigan 49Q5g SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk 14-28,. ^i,(enrfEA§TERserv’"?e^ CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 Hastings, Michigan Cub Scouts hold pinewood derby A Pinewood Derby was held by Cub Scout Pack 3178. sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, on March 17 at the church. Top racers in the 19-scoul field were: Derek Becker, first; Shannon Stewart. Barry- Eaton Health Calendar of Events second; Chris Richardson, third, and Jamie Skidmore, fourth. Design winners were Carl Foster, first. Dan Pranshka. second; and Greg Chandler, third. In other pack activities. Blake Green of Den One received a bear badge and Chris Richardson earned a gold arrow under his bear badge. Den four s Derek Becker got a wolf badge and Scott Carpenter earned a silver under his wolf. Weheio sportsman badges were given to Greg Chandler. Dan Pranshka. Chad Sarver. Jamie Skidmore. Shannon Siewert, and Tv Wattles. Dan Pranshka earned a aquanaut badge and Shannon Stewert received engineer, outdoorsman. scientist badges. Barry Office: 110 West Center Street. Monday. April 4 - Immunization Clinic. 8:30 a.m. • 11:30a.m. and 1 p.m. -4 p.m. Tuesday. April 5 - Medicaid Screening, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 - W.I.C., 8:30 a m. - 4:30 p.m., V.D. Clinic, 10 a m. -12 noon and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday. April 7 • W.I.C., 8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m. Friday. Aprils-W.I.C.,8:30a.m. -4:30p.m.; Family Planning. 10 a m. - 4:30 p.m.. Note: Early pregnancy series start April 5 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Property at 11480 South Bed­ ford Road. Dowling. Michigan. WHEREAS, default has been made in the conditions of the mortgage doled March 20, 1980. executed by JACK L. McCARTY ond LINDA McCARTY. husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to UNITED STATES LUMBER COM­ PANY. a Michigan Corporation, os Mortgagee, which mortgage was recorded in the Office ol the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on March 25. 1980, in Liber 244 on page 977. said mortgage being that of a purchaser s interest in that cer­ tain second land contract dated April 12, 1977. a memorandum of said second land contract which was recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on Jan­ uary 7. 1982. in Liber 404 on page 34. said second land con­ tract executed by Thaddeus Stampflor and Geraldine Stamp­ tier. husband and wife, as Vendors, ond by Jock L. McCarty ond Lindo McCarty, husband and wile, as Purchasers, said land contract which is in turn subject to the vendor’s interest ii. that certain first land contract doted April I, 1976, said ven­ dors interest which was assign­ ed to Inez L. McCarty by assign­ ment from decedents estate da*ed April 29. 1982. recorded in ihe Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Mich­ igan. in Liber 405 on page 344, said first land contract which was executed by Harvey F. McCarty as Vendor, ond Thaddeus Stampfler and Geraldine Stcmpfler. husband and wife, as purchasers. The amount claimed due on the date hereof is the sum of $18.946 93. AND WHEREAS, a mortgage foreclosure sale of the premises described in said mortgage was orginally scheduled Io be held cl the Courthouse in (he City of Hastings Barry County. Michigan, on Thursday. March 17 1983. ot 1 00 p.m.. said sale which has been adjourned to April 21, 1983 at 1:30 p.m., for reason that the notice of mort­ gage foreclosure sale incorrectly provided lor a redemption period after said sole of six months. NOTICE IS THEREFORE GIVEN thet pursuant to statute and the provisions of said mortgage, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the premises describ­ ed therein, at public auction, held at the Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court in the County, on Thursday. April 21. 1983. at 1:30 p.m. The length of the redemption period after sale will be one year. The promises which will be sold ore situated in the Town­ ship of Johnstown. County of Barry. Slate ol Michigan, and described as follows Part of the Northwest one-quart­ er of Section 9, Town 1 North. Range 8 West, lying West of M37 described as commencing where M-37 intersects the East ond West '4 line of said Sec­ tion 9 for a place ol beginning. Thence Northerly along M-37 950 feet, thence West 1700 feet. thence South 950 feet to the '4 line thence East on the '/* line 1700 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning, including riparian rights on Mud Lake. Dated March 24. 1983 United States Lumber Company. 401 Hamblin Avenue, Battle Creek Michigan 49017 Thomas R Btaising Attorney for Mortgagee 707 Michigan National Bank Building Bot’le Creek Michigan 49017 4.h STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT FOR BARRY COUNTY FILE NO 18 705 ESTATE OF MYRTLE DILLMAN, Deceased TAKE NOTICE. Albert J Dillman, has been appointed Personal Representative of said estate, tbe said Myrtle Dillman, whose last known address was 87 Woods Trail Delton. Mich.gan, Barry County Michigan and whose Social Security number was 365-68-4956 having died on October 26 1982 The Will of the Deceased doted July 12. 1975 was admitted to probate Creditors are notified that copies o’ all claims against the deceased must be presented, personally or by moil to both the fiduciary and t© the Court on c' before June 13. 1983. Notice is also giver that the estate will thereupon be assigned to persons appearing o- record entitled thereto. Dated March24, 1983 A ben J Dillman Fiduciary 220 Adeline Avenue Battle Creek Ml 49017 (3-31) Derek Becker, left. Shannon Stewart, Chris Richardson, and Jamie Skidmore of Cub Scout Pack 3178 were the first, second, third, and fourth place finishers in the pack s recent Pinewood Derby at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. Carl Foster, left. Dan Pranshka. and Greg Chandler were the first, second, and third place winners in the "Best Design" competition in Cub Scout Pack 3178‘s Pinewood Derby ot the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. Selling Michigan An investment in the future "Say Yes to Michigan** means more than a fancy slogan to Richard Surhrook. For him, they are words to live by—literally. Surbrook’s job, as director of Consumers Power Company’s Economic Development Depart­ ment is vo “sell" Michigan—to convince non-Michigan business and industry considering expan­ sion or relocation that Michigan is the place to be. It’s not a job for the impatient particularly in these economic times. "Basically you’re planting the seed in their minds." he says. “You don’t just make a presenta­ tion and have a company say. ‘Hey. moving is a great idea. Let s go ,o Michigan.' "Relocations and expansions are planned over a period of several years. So it’s almost like ‘out of sight, out of mind.’ If we don t keep selling a company on Michigan, the state might miss out when the decision is finally made." To meet the challenge, Surhrook and his staff have a well-planned offensive that includes visits to the corporate offices of likely targets, and par­ ticipation in trade shows at­ tended by the decision-makers. 11 also includes an advertising campaign in the magazines that pass across executive desks. The ad campaign alone has brought more than 350 inquiries. Once these companies over­ come their stereotype of Mich­ igan and take a closer look, Michigan helps sell itself. Surhrook says. Businessmen "feel ven good about our labor supply, particu­ larly if they need skilled labor Our energy supply looks ven­ good. and the prices are com­ petitive. Michigan s water supply is a real plus. And we have a good transportation system, the 1-94 corridor (Detroit to Chicago) is one of the best industrial cor­ ridors in tl.< nation." But the picture isn't entirely bright, according to Surhrook. Richard Surhrook For example, he says that "high taxes and high benefits for worker’s and unemployment compensation definitely hurt the Michigan business environ­ ment’’ Because Surbrook’s depart­ ment is one of the few large economic development efforts in Michigan, he works closely with the state Commerce Depart­ ment. In fact for a company deciding whether to move to Michigan. Consumers Power is the only source of comprehen­ sive data on out-state Michigan communities. The utility main­ tains an extensive inventory of available industrial buildings and sites, as well as detailed socio­ economic profiles of most communities in its service area. Surhrook notes that Con­ sumers Power has a definite self­ interest in such extensive efforts, because success means new commercial and industrial cus­ tomers for the Company. "But success also means new jobs for Michigan citizens." he says. “It means more tax revenue and other dollars spent in local communities. "Everyone in Michigan bene­ fits,” he says. This advertisement is paid for by the shareholders nf Consumers Power Company. 20-36-250-C �I The Hostings Bonner. Thursdoy, Morch 31. 1983 — Page 9 Calls it very satisfying Hastings coach reviews 1982-83 cage season Last fall members the Hastings basketball team set two realistic and hopefully at­ tainable goals. The players wanted to finish above 500. and they wanted to win a second straight district title. Now. almost five months later, the players on that Saxon team can hang up their adidas shoes knowing those two goals have been reached Even coach Dennis O’Mara, who readily admits he asks a lot from a team and who isn’t easily satisfied, is very content with the final results "I m more than satisfied." said O'Mara of the season "We came a long ways in so many areas The team came along physically and they also figured out what you have to do to win. "Sometimes you have to give up individual things for the team to be better, and our plavers learned that." Mark Brown was named as the Hostings Most Valuable Player while senior Bruce Martin was named as Most Improved. Earning their first basketball letters were Kendy Mueller. Steve Maurer Joel Christensen and Mike Mathews. Earning second year awards were Brown. Martin. Steve Conner, Bruce Hart­ man. Drew Howitt. Steve Strong and Jamie Owings. Five area eagers gain all-state mention on three media teams Five area high school basketball players, headed by Hastings’ Mark Brown, have gained some type of all-state honor on three recently announced teams. Brown, the Saxons' high-scoring sophomore guard, was a first team Associated Press. Detroit Free Press and Detroit News Class B all-state selection. Brown’s 917 points are the third highest single season point total ever, ranking only behind the 952 points scored by Jay Smith of Mio in 1978-79, and the 926 points by Dan Majerle of Traverse City also this season. Brown averaged 38.2 points this season (tops in the state), handed out 76 assists and grabbed 111 rebounds. He set new Hastings and Twin Valley records for most points in a single game and season, most free throws game and season, and most field goals game and season. Randy Hazel of Lakewood was an fifth team all-state choice by the Detroit News, and an honorable mention pick by the Associated Press, Hazel, a senior center, was a two-time Tri­ River all-leaguer. He averaged 19.9 points and 9.2 rebounds per game this season. Todd Marsman of Caledonia was selected on the honorable mention Class B all-state AP, Free Press and News squads. Marsman was a unanimous O-K Blue pick this season while also making the team as a junior. The 6-5 senior center averaged 17 points. 10.8 rebounds, and 5.5 blocked shots per game. He was the co captain and team leader of the Caledonia team and is an exceptional lea per. Brian Miller and Dave Perry of Mid­ dleville were named to the Detroit News all­ state honorable mention Class C list. Miller, a senior forward, was a two-time O-K Blue all-leaguer. Perry, a junior forward, along with Miller, were instrumental in leading Middleville to the state semi-finals this season. O'Mara believes it is this sacrifice, the endless hours of work his team put forth, that in the end proved to lx? ’.he team's strong suit "I think we got as much out of this team as any coach could expect." contended O'Mara "If the kids in Hastings consistently give this kind ot effort we’ll have good, if not winning seasons for a long time," The season didn't start out to be very successful, however. The Saxons did win three of its first four games in December, but disaster should overtook the team Hastings proceeded to lose live straight games lo fall to 3-6. O'Mara knew when his team approached that part of its schedule it would be tough to notch a win in any of lhe five games. Unfortunately, he was right It wasn't so much that Hastings played poor basketball during those games, they didn t It was just that the Saxons went backto-back against frontrunners Sturgis and Albion, had to go on lhe road to Coldwater, and then entertain an underrated Grand Ledge team Hopes of finishing in the upper division of the Twin Valley had faded by the time lhe stretch of games had mercifully ended The team touched bottom in the 87-70 loss at Coldwater, said O’Mara. "The kids and I were very disapointed in the way were played in that game," recalled O’Mara. But just when it looked like the team would bounce off into basketball obscurity, the Saxons came together. "The team did improve and a lot had to do with Bruce Hartman. Our inside game was pretty bad the first part of the season.” said O'Mara. Led by Hartman, who doubled his per game rebound average. Hastings finally starting clearing the boards. The Saxons came up with the timely rebounds and the season slowly started to turn. "Sometimes it's not always how many rebounds you have, it’s getting lhe important boards." said O’Mara "Bruce started getting those important rebounds.’ And with those timely rebounds came wins. Hastings won eight of its last II regular ballgames to clinch goal number one: a plus .500 season. The Saxons clinched goal number two a week later when they smashed Wayland for the district championship. Against Greenville in the first round of the regional. O’Mara said the Saxons played as well as they had all year. "I think the players really wanted to play East (Grand Rapids in lhe second round)." said O’Mara "Greenville had been a suc­ cessful basketball team and we knew we had lo play well to win and everybody did. "I think it was our best game of the year We played about as well as we could play ' Part of the reason for the late season success, said O'Mara, was the increased support of the community as lhe season wore on. By the time lhe team hit the tournament lhe fans were a rallying force around he the team. "At tournament time we received a lot of support and that was important to the kids.” said O'Mara. “I would personally like to thank the fans for that support now." O'Maia acknowledged it wasn’t always easy for lhe team to handle all the attention Local group hopes for bike path by Steve Vedder A rural Hastings man is organizing a group that is trying to save the KBE Railway rightof-way. and turn it into a bicycle path. John Tripp, owner of Northside Pizza, said he is trying to organize a formal committee lo look into the possibility of securing funds for lhe bicycle path project. Currently only a small portion of the 42mile railway is being used by KBE Railway - a 9.2 mile stretch of track between Grand Rapids and Caledonia. The entire railway, founded by a group of Detroit entrepreneurs, stretched through Kent. Barry and Eaton counties connecting Wyoming to Vermontville. Tripp had hoped lo tap a fund from the state highway use tax for the proposed bicycle path, but he said a recent ruling by the state attorney general has clouded the use of those funds. Non-motorized vehicles were designated to receive a portion of the tax, he said. As a result, alternative funding from the Department of Natural Resources or ’he Michigan Department of Transportation will be looked into. said Tripp. Tripp said, should the "informal com­ mittee" be formed, members would contact officials from cities through which the railway passed to see if they would be in­ terested in supporting the project. “We think it's a worthwhile project and we’re trying to generate interest." said Tripp, who welcomes any governmental or individual assistance from anyone in the project. "People should realize what an asset a bicycle path could be to the county. Once the people realize these assets this should be easier to get off the ground." he said of the project. "The right-of-way and transportation corridor is important to the future of the county.’’ Tripp said the rail right-of-way passes very near Chariton Park, which he' believes would bo an ideal place to act as a starting or ending point for the path. "It's some of the most beautiful land in the county." said Tripp of the Charlton Park area. Tripp believes the pathway might take more bicycle traffic off the highway, thus making safety a consideration. “Kids would use lhe path instead of the highways.” he said “It would be a safe place for them to go and play. "This project could be done. It’s a real possibility to get done." that was afforded Mark Brown, but the team did adjust to it. ‘I think they did a real good job with it, and a int of that had :o do with Mark him­ self." offered O'Mara. "Sometimes it was tough on the kids knowing you had done something in a game but didn't get the recognition for it. "Mark dealt with it. 1 think he made a comment once about him never having won or lost a game by himself. That's something •he team knew, and the team dealt with that as good as any 17 or 18 year old can.” O'Mara believed having to handle that type of pressure — at least in part — helped the team to mature. I really believe 1 saw some of our boys become young men this season." he said O'Mara admitted this season, his second year as a varsity coach, was easier that the first year. "It makes a big difference." he said after now having that second season under his bell, "it takes a couple of years for the players to know what to expect from a coach. "I saw this group of boys grow. I'm not saying last year's team wasn't good, but 1 never really had the chance to see them grow like this team.” As for next year. O'Mara can’t make any promises of being back as coach. He was employed outside of the school system this year and isn't quite sure what the immediate future might hold. "I'd like to come oack.” he said. "It all depends on what I can find * for work). Right now we’re approaching it like I’ll be back. "I think 1 did a better job of coaching this season I knew what had to be done and I tried to get that done." O’Mara said he hoped the Hastings fans realized all the sacrifices his team was asked to make this season. "The kids sacrificed a lol and I know the parents knew it." he said, "and I just hope the community realized it too." Hostings coach Denny O'Mara accepts the district championship trophy from tourney director Roger Eggers. Winning the district accomplished one of the two goals for the basketball team. Three Hastings graduates join school’s spring coaching staff Three new coaches, all Hastings High School graduates, have joined the Saxon cuaching ranks of the spring sports teams. Jerry Holley will coach the junior varsity baseball team, Jim Gibson will head the boys varsity track team, and Kelly Yarger is the new jayvee girls softball coach. Holley is a 1978 Hastings grad who was a two- year letterwinner on the Saxon baseball team He is currently a senior at Central Michigan and is student teaching at East Grand Rapids. Gibson is a 1977 Hastings graduate who also graduated from Aquinas College in 1981. He was a national qualifier in college in the 60 meter dash and a member of the record­ setting 400 meter relay team as a junior. He lettered for three years in track in high school and four years at Aquinas'. Gibson has been a volunteer assistant the last four years within the Hastings track program. Yarger graduated from Hastings in 1978 and trom Central Michigan University in 1982. She lettered in softball for four years at Hastings and later played intramural soft­ ball at CMU. Kelly plays in a 'simmer league in Wyoming. She was an assistant volleyball coacn at Fruitport, and helped with the eighth grade girls basketball program last fall at Hastings. She has also been involved in the basketball and volleyball programs at Hastings. Lakewood Rec softball news Plans are underway for the start of the summer softball season at the Lakewood Recreational Park Facility. Training sessions are planned for April 19 and 21 at Lake wood High School from 6:30 to 9:30 for anyone interested in obtaining their A.SA. umpire certification. For additional details contact the Community Education Office at 374-8897. Progress on the new softball diamonds include the seeding of two diamonds and the dumping of stone dust on all three diamonds. Future plans include the completion of the third diamond, construction of three backstops (approximate cost $3,500) and a concession stand ($2,000). It was decided by the Lakewood Recreational Advisory Council that a player fee would be charged this season to assist in these projects. It was felt those who play, receive the greatest benefit from the fields. Last year saw a record number of teams using the present diamonds. The following is a schedule of manager meetings: Co-ed adult: July 25 Men B. May 4 Men A: May 5 Womens: May 3 Young men: May 31 High School: May 31 Upper elem: May 9 Middle elem: May 9 Lower elem: May 31 Delton’s Barry on KVA league team MIDDLEVILLE Delton’s Dave Barry was among 12 players recently honored on the Kalamazoo Valley all-league team for 1982-83 Barry, a senior, averaged 17 points and nine rebounds per game this season for the Panthers. Barn1, an all-KVA selection last year as a junior is a three-year letierwinner Gary Chantrenne and Steve Tuin of Delton were among the honorable mention selec­ tions. Chantrenne averaged II points and grabbed 192 rebounds for the Panthers while Tuin scored at a 10 7 clip and chipped in 172 rebounds. HASTINGS CHARLTON PARK Middleville eagers to have night NASHVILLE Railroad The Middleville basketball team will hold a dessert and award dinner on April 14 at 7:00 at lhe high school Table service is furnished and anyone u ho brings a dessert is welcome to join the festivities The freshman, jayvee and varsity players and cheerleaders will be honored Hostings volleyball awards were recently announced with three major winners being elected. (From left) Amy Stack was Most Valuable Setter. Jackie Jaynes was MVP Best Defensive and Second-Team Twin Valley. Missy Pennock was Most Valuable Spiker and Lisa Brownell was Most Valuable Server. �The Hoslirgs Banner, Thursday. March 31. 1983 —Page 10 Outdoor Report Bowling Results MAJORS Piston Ring, 463; Stevens Trucking. 549; Frantz Buick. 455; E.W. Bliss Co., 429.5; Tiki. 403.5; City Food & Bev , 402.5; Fruins^ 368; No Shows. 353.5. High Games and Series: C. Stevens, 203526; J. Schechterle. 516; G. Bridleman, 206 571; K. Chendler, 514; J. Bowman, 220 215192-627; B. Keeler. 574; D. Peabody, 213-565; P. Terpening, 500; T. Keeler. 516; H. Keeler. 545, T. Nichols, 518; D Lambert, 212-573; R. Conley, 202-576 B. Bowman. 208-537; J. Barnum. 190-200-228-618; R. Hook. 213-579; L. Bennett, 212 578; Al Taylor. 169-201-245-615. THURS. MORN. WOMEN Trio. 314-164. The Three A’s, 30-18; Lilley's of the Alley. 29-19; The B.U.N.S., 284-194; Endsley's Dairy, 27-21; Bosley's Hustlers, 24-24, Mrs. Stitches. 23-25; Fruins, 23-25; Mode O'Day. 22-26; Gun Ridge. 21-27; Slow Pokes. 20-28; Agnes’ Komer Kitchen. 20-28; Gillons Construction. 194-284; Carpenter's Den, 164-314High Games and Series: J. Gasper, 201517; O. Gillons. 198-509; S VanDenburg, 179501; L. Steinbrecher, 157; J. Arquilla, 176; P. Hubei, 178; R. Stoepker. 170; V. Peabody. 183; L. Barnum, 186; G. Little, 168; S. Var­ ney, 204; B. Moore, 164; J. Demond, 130; S. Johnson, 192; F. Schneider. 156; B. Miller, 125. Barry County Outdoor Report Fishing: As surface waler and shallows begin to w arm up, panfish will move into this warm water to feed. Fishing these waters with flies baited with wax worms should produce. (Black gnat best fly.) Lakes to try: Leach, Middle, Wall, Crooked. Migrating Birds: Many birds are moving into our a.ea that we don't usually see in such concentrations — waterfowl moving through in large flocks in their colorful mating plummage; red tailed and red­ shouldered hawks now migrating through to their northern resting areas; Sand Hill cranes can be seen in numbers now as they feed on open fields; early song birds now establishing their territories - cardinals, brown thrush. Turkey hunters should be scouting now for possible hunting spots when turkey seasons open. All hunters who were successful in drawing should have their permits by now. Get out and practice with yur calls. First fawn drops will be occurring soon, along with many other wildlife babies. These are to be viewed from a distance. Do not disturb. Barry County: Eight to ten years ago, turkies were released in Barry County but because of people pressure, the plant was not successful. \ These birds were released by a local resident illegally. These birds are the wild strain but were pen reared and too tame to survive. A release of this type would be harmful to the state's -vild population. Spring and waterfowl— a busy time by John Lerg Spring is a very busy time for waterfowl. Ducks and geese that paired up in the south have already returned north to Barry County. Canada geese have been back for more than a month. Many of the pairs have taken over artificial nest platforms constructed for them. Others have taken over old muskrat about mid- April. Until then, the geese will remain close to the nest to guard against other goose pairs who might try to steal it. Mallards are also active in the area. Pairs can be seen either flying together or sitting on a roosting log in the middle of a pond Unpaired female mallardscan sometimes be seen flying and quacking. Usually, she will have at least one male mallard chasing her, hoping she will accept his advances. In May, the female will pick out a nesting spot in some hay or grass field and bring off a brood of young in June. Wood duck pairs can be seen inspecting nest cavities in trees. Often they will try to locate a suitable tree near water. However, wood duck young can travel a half mile or more to reach water so nest trees can be some distance away from water. The excitement of spring is contagious. Maybe that's why it is the favorite season for so many people. Four Hastings High School students compete in power lifting championships Four Hastings High School students competed in the Michigan State High School Powerlifting Championships held March 26 at Millington, Michigan. Willie Barry, competing in the 181 pound class, placed first out of 12 lifters. Barry lifted 500 pounds in the squat for a new.state record. 240 pounds in the bench press, and 470 in the deadlift, which added up to a 1210 pound total. Greg Parker, competing in the 148 pound class, placed second of 20 lifters. Parker lifted 385 in the squat, 260 in the bench, and 410 in the deadlift for a total of 1055 pounds. Cris Hough, competing in the 198 pound class, placed third of 16 lifters. Hough lifted 530 pounds in the squat, 235 in the bench, 465 in the deadlift, which added up to 1230 pounds total. Todd Slater also competed inthe 148 pound class, but after lifting 385 pounds in the squat, he bowed out of the meet after failing to make one of his three attempts in the bench press. The competitors were accompanied by the'r coach. Tom Parker. Parker is par’ owner of the Weight Train Gym in the basement of the CAC building, where the four boys train. 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Bell. 533; B. Gibson. 211-521. J. Smith. 518; P. Montague. 510; M. Schantz. 200-503. D. SUN. NIGHT MIXED The Toads. 09-47 , Hog Wash. 68-44; Brown Baggers. 664-494; Tails End. 66-54; Little Big Horn, 65-51; Hosers, 64-52; Big Four. 6254; Alley Cats. 59-57; Hooter Crew. 57-59; Sandbaggers. 57-59; Pin Pals. 554-644; Debs. 55-61; White Lightning, 54-58; Spare Parts, 524-674; Really Rotten. 514-684; Fruins, 504-654; Hot Shots. 484-674; Escapees, 42-74. Splits Converted: B. Martz. 6-7-10; H. Titus, 5-6-10. WED. P.M. Gillons, 32; Hair Care Center, 274; Champion Tax, 274; Alflen & Assoc., 25; Art Meade Auto, 25; Nashville Locker, 25; Ted's, 23; Varney’s Stables, 214; Vogt, 184; Yoder's, 15. MONDAY MIXERS Medical Care Facility, 7042 Hastings FlowerShop, 6943; Public Auto Outlet. 684434; Muir Drugs, 6646; Art Meade Motor Sales, 6448; Wilt's Custom Cars, 60-52; Dewey’s Auto Body, 59-53, Tiki, 57-55; Cinder Drugs. 57-55; Goodyear Brothers, 544-574; Hastings Savings & Loan, 53-59; Food Center, 52-60; Gordie’s Wear House, 50-62; Hastings Bowl, 484-634; The Depot. 46-66; B 4 R Kaf-Ay, 424-694; Stalwart Buildings, 39-77 High Games and Series: B. Jones, 223-529, S. Slocum, 180; Peg Snyder, 180; B. Chan­ dler, 187; B. Silsbee, 175; S. Birman. 200; M. Ingram. 178; P. Koop. 180; J. Kielzmann, 178; G. Purdum, 206-540. D. Kelley, 212-560; N. Bird, 168; A. Fox, 165; B. Moore, 171; B. Vrogindewey, 196-531; B. Whitaker, 179; P. Champion, 176; P. Snyder, 183; N. Snowden, 178; J. MacKenzie, 160; V. Eldred, 160; M. Cross. 166, C. Seeber, 164; F. Girrbach, 199. Splits Converted: 5-8-10 B. Hathaway Sandra Merrill, 4-7-10 F. Girrbach - C. Bolo. REC. NO. 3 Bob's Service Shop. 36 20; Freeport Supply. 35-21; Carlton Center Ex., 344-214; Freeport Restaurant. 274-284; Barry Automotive. 24-32; Nashville Automotive, 2333; Yoder’s Sunoco. 22-34; Stevens Trucking. 22-34 High Games and Scries: D. Kiersey. 206590; D Spriggs. 525; D. Frederickson, 522; M. Porritt, 523; D. Callihan. 208-540; R. Conley. 560; G. Cogsw.il, 220-545. WED. NITE CLASSIC A.A.A.. 75.5-48.5; Eberhard, 74-50; WBCH, 72-52; Jamar, 72-52; McDonald. 71-53; Sign Tire, 70.5-53.5; Carlton Center Ex 70-54■ Hast. City Bank, 68-56; Farrell Heating. 6757; Electric Galaxy, 64.5-59.5; Hastings Sweeper. 63-61; Farmer Feed. 62-62; Hastings Bowl, 62-62; Hastings Alum. Prod., 61.5-62.5; Food Center, 53-71; Skidgell, 52-72; B&R Kafay, 47-77; Zephyr Service, 15-109. High Game and Series - B. Kenyon. 244220-180-644; J. Barnum. 163 277- 172-612- F Farrell, 218- 177- 216- 609; F. Ellsworth. 173203- 226- 602; B. Dexter. 180- 241- 179- 600- H Sherry. 231- 190- 179- 600. Beautiful Partyware for Easter Celebrations Convenient partyware in cheery spring colors will brighten your Easter table. "Easter Lovables" partyware pattern graces cups, plates, napkins, and table covers.. .everything you need for an Easter celebration. BOWLERETTES Kent Oil, 34-14; Pennock Hospital, 314164; Coenen Construction, 304-174; Hecker Agency, 30-18; Mary's Beauty Shop, 284194; Big George's, 274-204; Hastings Bowl, 27-21; Reminder, 26-22; Hause Realty, 244-234; Barry County Medical Care Facility, 244-234; Burger Chef, 23-25; Riverview, 214-264; D.J. Electric, 20-28; Hair Port, 194-284; Pioneer Motel, 18-30; Shu-da-bin, 17-31; Hair Care Center, 164314; Miller’s Carpet, 124-354. High Games and Series: B. Maker, 173; G. Mitchell, 203-526; J. Wait, 194; M. Lyons, 166; K. Barnum, 133; B. Sinclair, 165; S. Pen­ nington, 183; D. Long, 168; D. Bums, 171; B. Outdoor Soccer - The following items were discussed at the parents meeting on March 24. Team formation: Put on rosters by April 9. Try to put on the same team as last year. Players will be notified of teams by April 15. Practices: Once per week usually in early evenings. At local parks in town. Team Equipment: K-4 grade No. 4 ball, 5-8 No. 5. Awards: Parents day last game of spring June 4 (certificate) fall will have a desert banquet - after CCT 22 will receive a patch. Shirts: Will be passed out during first practice. Have logo and team color. Tintative Game Times: 5-8 grade - Bob King Park; 5-6 grades - 8:30 or 9:30; 7-8 grades - 10:30 or 11:30; K-4 grade - Tyden Park: K grade-8a.m.; 1-2 grades-9 or 10; 34 grades - 11 or 12. Game Cancellation - Games will be called off by announcement of WBCH. If it should rain during games, the coaches and the referee will determine whether to call game off. Once one game is called off all the rest of the games are called off for that day. Games will not be rescheduled. Practices Will Begin - Week of April 18, and September 12. The games will run every Saturday from April 23 to June 4, and from Sept. 17 to October 22. Coaches will have a detailed schedule on their training date of April 16. GRADUATES When you need Announcements Name Cards Memory Books Jewelry Party Supplies See Us! J-M Graphics, Ik. 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan ■■ B Be S. Church St., Hastings, Michigan Phone 948-2600 DAVE STORMS Participants may still sign up for outdoor soccer. However, they will have to supply their own team T-shirt. For more in­ formation, call the YMCA office at 945-4574. YMCA Office Easter Break - The YMCA office will be closed from Wednesday, April 6 to Sunday, April 10. Have a happy holiday and vacation. Sunday. April 3 everybunny loves.... Scoreboard INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE BOYS-GIRLS Final game results for March 26. W LT 7 th-8th Grades Cosmos (leaguewinner) 3 ] 0 Rowdies i 3 0 Cosmos 2 vs. Rowdies 4. Sth-6th Grades USA (leaguewinner) 4 0 0 Germany 2 2 0 France 1 3 0 Italy 1 3 0 Italy 0 vs. USA 5, France 0 vs. Germany 3. 3rd-4th Grades MSU 'leaguewinner) 3 1 0-6pts. OSU (leaguewinner 2 0 2-6pts. Notre Dame 2 1 1-5 pts. Michigan 2 1 1-5 pts. Indiana 1 9 1-3 pts. UCLA 0 4 0-0 pts. MSU 3 vs. Notre Dame 0. OSU 3 vs. Indiana 1, UCLA 0 vs. Michigan 2. MEN’S YMCA INTRA-CITY BASKETBALL Game results for week of March 21. "B” league No matter what your age or interests. promises program selections that ore sure to please you and everyone in your family. Peake, 5-10; THURS. TWISTERS Hastings Automatic Heating, 75-41; Shamrock Bar. 74-42; Burns Refrigeration. 69-47; Hastings Bowl, 61-55. Mini Champs^ 53-63. Tom’s, 53-63; Superette, 52-56; Big John's. 47-69; J & M Service. 47-69; Hastings Mutual Ins., 45-71. High Games: B. Cappon, 175; N. LaJoye, 159; K Honeysett. 160; S. Bachelder, 143; N. Taylor, 167; D. Smith, 147; T. Lord, 133. High Series: D. Bums, 181-439; B. Whitaker. 182-499; L. Conley, 176-429; L Tilley, 204-536; K. Mallison, 156402; S. Keeler. 200492; L. Fruin, 162416; K. Steinke, 177484. B. Hathaway. 209-521. J. Gasper. 175469; D. Larsen. 209-521; A Weeks, 170467; K. Keeler. 174437; B. Welch. 164430; C. Robinson, 200-525. Splits Converted: S. Mead. 4-7-10. USA CaMe Network is a 24 hour chan­ O The yQUNG PEOPLE’S CHANNEL CHANNELS AVAILABLE . ... Splits Converted: S. Haight. 5-10. High Gaines and Series: C. Wilcox. 179; G. Blough. 150. L. Yoder. 182; N. Varney. 170; P Castleberry, 170; S. Pennington. 208; V. Powers. 175; S. Ehmry. 182-479; J. Gardner. 182-503; B. Moody. 188-489; D. Murphy. 178497. Splits Converted: J Gardner. 3-6-7-10 and 6-7-10. Words to the “Y’s” THIS FRIDAY IS YOUR... SSIUA Moore. 178; C. Cuddahee. 163; L. High, 151; L. Gibson. 152; M. Dull. 170; D. Kelly. 222597; B Bender. 176; V. Carr, 175; D Snyder. 187; J. Aspinall, 190; J. Elliston, 202; M. Elliston, 178; P. Arends, 207; P Stuart. 15C. T. Loftus. 144. Double elmination tournament: Hamilton s won by forfeit over Leary 's, C's won by forfeit over Pennock, C’s won by forfeit over Johnny's. Cotant's 55 vs. Burger Chef 47. C's Place 67 vs Burger Chef 61 Teams eliminated: this week - Johnny's. Burger Chef. Pennock Hospital. Hastings Oxygen. Leary’s. C & B our three new baskets C’s place and Cotant s will play Thursday, March 29 and maybe Wednesday, March 30 for championship. “C" league W L Hastings Sanitary 4 1 Non Runners 4 1 Merchants 4 1 Hamlet's 2 3 Insurances 1 4 Hastings Sanitary, Non Runners and Merchants all tied for tournament, will play off Monday, March 28. Hamlet's forfeited to Merchants, Norton's forfeited to Insurances, Hastings Sanitary 39 vs. Non Runners 41. our traditional boxed assortments our easier treats MEN'S CITY YMCA VOLLEYBALL (Tournament Standings) Hastings Mfg. Moose Independents Lewis Realty W L 11 1 6 6 5 7 2 10 ADULT INDOOR SOCCER (Tournament Standings) Game results for March 23. WI.T S'yring 4 1 0 3 2 0 Mepham 3 2 0 Paulauski 0 5 0 Gole Mepham 6 vs. Gole 4, Paulauski 5 VS. S tyring 3. Jacobs Pharmacy 126 E. State St. 945-2466 “Serving Barry Co. for over 100 years" �The Hostings Bonner. Thorsdoy. Morch 31. 1983 — Poge 11 Support the merchants who advertise and sponsor your community newspaper. TOOL & DIE MAKER Halt double payments Continued from page 1 STAMM EQUIPMENT FARM CENTERS Journeyman Tool & Die Maker needed for an in­ dustrial firm. Applicants must be previously qual­ ified. Salary commensurate with UAW contract. Complete fringe package with advancement opportunities. Send resume or apply to... GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT Hastings Manufacturing Company Wayland location "1 can understand why H's being done, and the reasoning behind it. but without reading the actual legislation it's kind of hard to respond »<>,“ says DeDecker upon opening our LAKE ODESSA branch April 1 • 9, 1983 ANNUAL SPRING AUCTION Saturday, April 9. 1983 (9:00 a.m.) Lois Seppanen. financial assistant for Thornapple Kellogg Schools in Middleville, says her district paid $18,951 in unem­ ployment benefits to nine lai fl-off teachers in the summer of 1981 Of the nine, says Seppanen. one recieved $182 before taking another job. But of the other eight, six collected over $2,000 by the end of the contract year in September Two of the teachers drew benefits, even though they returned to work in the fall “You're talking about a lot of money.' says Seppanen The $18,951 paid oul by Middleville, says Seppanen. represents roughly one^ third of a voted mill. Hastings Board of Education members contacted by the Banner say they recognize the costliness of summer benefits. "1 don't think any district would say it supports (summer benefits),” says Diane Hoekstra. ‘I'm glad to hear there will be something drafted." Earn Haywood, one of three members of the board's negotiating committee, calls Sawyer s proposal ' e? cellent." "This double dipping is expensive to the 50 • 100 TRACTORS 300 • 600 Pieces of FARM MACHINERY 15 - 20 PiCKUPS and TRUCKS Hostings, Michigon 49058 — AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER — TERMS. Cash, check day of sale Consignments welcome COME PREPARED TO BUY FOR YOUR SPRING NEEDS'! These Grand Opening Specials at both locations' CONFIDENTIAL Counseling Services by... Experienced Registered Social Worker * 10% off batteries, filters, oil products, and new and used rims and duals. * Fine selection ol new and used farm tractors and machinery at everyday low prices. DISCOUNTS APPLY ONLY TO RETAIL CASH PURCHASES * — SLIDING FEE SCALE — phone * 10% oil all tractor and equipment pans (except tires) * Free mounling of all farm tires al our Farm Center location (along with our already low prices!) ... 795-7897 * ★ * * FREE DOOR PRIZES ★ REGISTER FOR PRIZES AT BOTH LOCATIONS • must be 18 years of age to participate • need not be present to win • drawing to be held April 9. 1983 • no purchase necessary FREE COFFEE 4 DONUTS!! FREE COFFEE « OONUTSU STAMM EQUIPMENT CO. ELECTRICIAN Wayland, Michigan 49346 ■ Phona (616) 792-6204 or 677 4666 Journeyman electrician needed for an industrial firm. Applicants must be previously qualified. Salary commensurate with UAW contract. Com­ plete fringe package with advancement oppor­ tunities. Send resume or apply to... Hastings, Michigan 49058 NOTICE To Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hostings, Michigon: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meet­ ing of Hostings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigon, on Wednesday, April 13,1983, beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L. O'CONNOR, Secretary FAST Repair Service JEWELRY REPAIR • Engraving • Watch Repair Watch Maker HODGES JEWELRY 122 W. State St. Hastings Ph. 945-2963 z Trouble Set For thc/irjf Thursday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Hastings Community Center 120 N. Michigan Sponsored by .Michigan Hearing Aid Co. SUPER SUB SALE Back again, by popular demand I The DELTON KELLOGG ATHLETIC BOOSTERS are sponsoring their fantastic Sub Sale! Delton Kellogg students will be taking orders with APRIL 15 os FINAL ORDERING DATE. Featuring .. • Ham • Salami • Bologna • American • Swiss Cheese Fresh Buns from Butternut of Kalamazoo PRICE: DELTON 12/ Pick up Date: April 30 For more information contact . system, and benefits no one” He says teachers are not truly unemployed in the summertime, following a spring layoff However. Haywood does defend teachers who take advantage of the extra benefits accorded to them under federal law. "1 don't think that most teachers who receive unemployment after layoff notices Laka Odessa, Michigan 48649 ■ Phone (616) 374-8301 NOW TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOW The Barry-Eaton District Health Department with the assistance of the Barry County Co-Operative Extension Sen ices are sponsoring the -Parents Are Teachers" class series again this spring. Classes start April 12 and run for five weeks. They are held each Tuesday from 2 to —» Still time to apply for local business women’s exchange The Hastings Business and Professional Women’s Club is still accepting applications for display space at their First Annual Business Women's Exchange to be held Saturday. April 23, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Community Building al the Barry County Fairgrounds. Hastings. The Exchange is open to all area businesses owned or co- owned by women and is intended to be a show and sale of goods and services provided by area women. Booth space is still available and those in­ terested are invited to participate in this first an­ nual event. The only qualification, in addition to the business being owned or co- owned by a woman, is that the business be the participant ’s source of income, a regular job. and not for those who do things for a hobby or part time. A directory will be published, listing area bus nesses owned or co­ owned by women. A listing in the directory is available to all qualifying businesses, whether or not they par­ ticipate in the Exchange. Business cards of womanowned and co- owned businesses will be on display the day of the exhibit and every woman is invited to include her business card for display purposes whether or not space is reserved at the Exchange. To arrange for display space, arrange for a listing in the directory, or to provide a business card, call Ruth Hughes at 852-1978 or 948-2341 or Sharon Kermeen at 795-3525. The Business Woman's Exchange will be the culmination of many months of planning and preparation by club members and the entire community is cor­ dially invited lo attend There will be no charge to the general public. A food booth will be available during the entire exhibit. TRAVEL INSURANCE For your... 533 W. State St. Hastings, Mich. (616)945-9852 FREE HENDUtSHOT PLAZA...PHONE MS-9240 123 Wnt Stot.Sift.i Hmfmgi (from Grand Rapt Lt 459 Air Lines Tours Cruise Car Rental JIM, JOHN, PAVE.. • Amtrak Tickets • Free Delivery •All Credit Cards Accepted 3 Also Jackie Carroll 514 Cordes Road Delton, Ml. 49046 • Tole Painting Boards PANTHERS 623-2221 Ph. 945-4685 Needlepoint Frames DON MARTIN HASTINGS WATER CONDITIONING, INC. Softeners • Sait • Drinking Water Products Phone (616) 945-3949 CERTIFIED DEAIFR S--------------'Club XXV at 945-3412 629 S. MICHIGAN AVE., HASTINGS. MICHIGAN BUILDERS » WE WILL OBTAIN LOWEST FARES FOR YOU! Retirement Motorcycle Business Group Health Mobile Home Rental Property Coflcfnanxlaeficy 5,„ce 1908 PRINTING Panelized, Modulars & Custom Built Homes • T-Shirts •Team > Shirts •etc. KEITH PRONG BUILDERS PLANTS Land Development Energy Efficient Hornet. Office*. & Apt. Complexes Complete Building Service ■Hastings ‘rTfowa Shop hospital-funerals-weddings (free delivery’ in city limits) plants and floral arrangements wicker baskets • silk and dried arrangements • floral hair clips • full wire service Joe & Kim Schroeder 402 North Michigan Avenue lTI- i~lf I I t I ---------'— $100 nrr Any Purchase of A urr *10.00 or Over 2717. ■ -1 ( | Barlow Gar dens Florist 945-5029 or 945*4943 458-2705 CAR & TRUCK REPAIR FRAMING I 'fAJ 945-2132 BUICK-CHEVROLET Strvict Houri: Monday 8 to 8 Tuesday Friday 8 la 5 MASTER CHARGE • VISA CERE1AL MOTORS HITS DIVISION Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. Mat Cutting Glass Cutting Stretching Mounting Corner of Jefferson and State Street Electric Motor Repair PAPERING Ef PAINTING DOWNTOWN HASTINGS men Skaprring & painting •Completely Professional •Qualify Assured Bill McDonald 804 W. Grand St. Hastings. Ml. 49058 616/948-8848 I < J — Most motors repaired in one day — . M . . Furnace Motor and Water Pumps Our Specialty /Oin Operated Machines •Pressing ^Electric Motor Service EA 1569 Bedford Road SA K Sales...Service...Repairs Phone 945-5113 HEALTH & FITNESS REAL ESTATE TOTAL FITNESS, INC. Confidential Personal Instruction on Exercise and Diet Cardiovascular & Physical Conditioning See THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE 1105 W. Green St., Hastings Sat 8 a m fo 6 p m MILLER REAL ESTATE for a Better Deal... Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 HOURS Mon Fr. 7 a m fo 9 p m • • • • ELECTRICAL RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES . FREE SERVICES PHONE 945-5274 Phone 948-8103 (616)945-9554 FRAMING BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! 127 S. Jefferson Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 _ CUSTOM 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners of Reminder & Bonner) ben ----- franklin SWEEPERS . I GRAND RAPIDS GM QUALITY SERVia PARTS IKH.LFXBH R S Gordie's WEAR HOUSE 945-4539 Hastings, Ml. 49058 1505 S. JEFFERSON. HASTINGS gvp IF" HASTINGS (616)945-3484 607 5. Michigan, Hostings • 945-4720 • Large Wood House No's Life(All Types) Individual Health Personal Belongings • Auto Home Farm un Grond Rapids Office (616)891-8245 CCDVirrc StHVIUtS can... 948-8051 Custom Made • Any Size WATER TREATMENT INSURANCE COVERAGE •Drop Off Laundry Your Choice of Wood develop; -- May 3, Self-esteem can be taught; and May 10, Teaching your child good health habits. Classes are held at the Health Dept., 110 W. Center St.. Hastings. There is no charge. Cali 945-9516 to register. F»Hj ComptrtwuN for fetter Service" HASTINGS BANNER Picture Frames 3 p.m. The schedule is as follows: •• April 12, Teaching Your Child Proper Nutrition; - April 19, Communicating with your child; - April 26, Helping your child grow and SERVICE DIRECTORY LAUNDRY Subscribe to the are intentionally double dipping.. They feel that if they can gel the money, and they're legally entitled to it - why not? I don t think they arc doing something intentionally wrong. But I do think that for the good of tne system, the law needs to be revised.*’ “Parents are teachers” classes to start April 12 >»’” e-p XoSess?* n‘3:ioOCa'M “ Lal" Od°™ Ml- PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT Hastings Manufacturing Company — AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER — A West Michigan congressman is currently drafting legislation aimed at preventing teachers laid off in spring from collecting unemployment, in addition to their regular paychecks, during the summer months. 5-4LTOf?' Serving Barry County Since 1940 KEN MILLER. C.R.S. — BROKER >3T"'.SlateSi .Hastings (616.945-51 »2 BICYCLES Now Timber Trails carries the Fuji bicycle Seethe new FUJI line this week Timber Trails Chercies Inc. Ill > Stitt St’ttl HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING FARRELL'S Heating & Cooling HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION and SERVICE 802 E. GRAND 945-4020 �I The Hosting- Bonnsr, Thursday. March 31. 1983 — Page 12 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 ©Xa^S8IF,IOO» /IDS House For Sale PAYNE LAKE COTTAGE FOR SALE; Beautiful view, super neighborhood. 1-9620376. (3-31) COUNTRY HOME: Nice, five years old, three bedroom. 10 acres, in Dowling. Hastings schools. $44,900 (616) 721-3385, Banfield. (3-31) FOR SALE: Modern, two bedroom, alum, sided home near Leach Lake. Future building site. Approx, two acres. Contract terms. $24,500. 945-9876, Hastings. FOR SALE BY OWNER: House in Nashville. Will sell on land contract. 852-9727, Nashville. (4-7) Bldg. For Sale NICE. NEWER APT. HOUSE for sale or trade on contract. Willing to deal. 9459101. (4-7) LAND CONTRACT FOR SALE: Eleven percent in­ terest, five year pay off. 20 percent discount. $20,000 will buy, 623-8441, Delton. MOBILE HOMES 14’x70’, 8'x22’ expando, two bedrooms, bath, 8’x8’ shed, stove, refrigerator Must sell. Beautiful. 948-9073. FOR SALE: 12’x60' trailer, setup in Baltimore Trailer Park. Phone 948-9020. (tfn) Land For Sale LAKE LOT: 150 ft. frontage Little Pine Lake (north of Delton). $10,500. 968-1785, Battle Creek. (4-7) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OWN your own jean­ sportswear, infant-preteen or ladies' apparel store. Offering all nationally known brands such as Jordache, Chic, Lee, Levi, Vanderbilt, Calvin Klein, Wrangler. Ship 'n Shore, Izod, Ocean Pacific and over 200 other brands. $7,900 to $14,900 includes beginning inventory, round trip ticket for two to the Fashion Center, in-store training, fixtures and grand opening promotions Call Mr. Hartley at Prestige Fashion, 1-800527-6443. BUSINESS SERVICES TAX PREPARATION: Experienced, reasonable. Dowling - south Hastings area. 948-2550, after 6 p.m. (3-31) SERVICES MENDING BASKET: Also specializing in zippers and alterations. Call 945-9712 for appointments, (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville. 852-9691. (tfn) SEWING MACHINES: Repair most makes and models. Sales and service of White. We make "housecalls". 948-2932, Doc's in Hastings, (tfn) HORSES BOARDED: Miles of horse trails. Special care. Reasonable rates. Phone 7953568. ROADS GRATED within ten miles of Delton. 623-2029, Delton. (4-21) NOTICES W. K. Kellogg School Alumni Banquet will be Saturday. April 30 at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. More details later. Barry County Pomona Grange will meet Wed­ nesday evening. April 4. 7 p.m., for potluck supper at the Irving Grange Hall. Meeting following at 8 p.m. Middleville AA meetings. Wednesdays. 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) FREE TO GOOD HOME: Two cats and one puppy: one white and gray longhaired cat, one all gray shorthaired cat; puppy is three-monthcld dalmation - black lab mix. Moving - must go. Phone 891-8025. Caledonia. FREE: Husky puppies. 3677311, Woodland.__________ LOST ITEMS Cards of Thanks CARD OF THANKS My sincere thanks to the many friends, relatives and neighbors for flowers, cards, telephone calls, prayers and other kindnesses (especially those who furnished tran­ sportation to Borgess Hospital) expressed to us while Wilda was in Borgess Hospital and Medical Facility. Thanks to the nurses, doctors and staff at Borgess Hospital and Medical Facility for their care and concern. Words cannot express my deep appreciation for the floral tributes, various donations, calls and sym­ pathy shown to me after her passing. Special thanks to Wren Funeral Home, Rev. Curtis, and the pallbearers for their services. I offer my sincere thanks and will cherish the memories of all who befriended me, each in his own way, through this time of grief. Orton R. Endsley CARD OF THANKS We would at this time like to sincerely thank the people of the community for your great enthusiasm and support during the past basketball season. Thanks especially to the Boosters, fire department, Jim Sprague, Tom Jeltes, Ray Page, Henry Dugan, Duane Peterson, Joyce Domire, Sue Rounds, Beth Wester, Art Ellinger, Marie Kermeen, all the parents, students, cheerleaders and anyone else we may have forgotten. You have helped to make this a year to remember. Thanks again. Skip Pranger and the Middleville Varsity Basketball Team CARD OF THANKS The family of Kari Hub­ bard wish to express their appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown to her during the passing of her infant son. Kari Hubbard _______________ and family Help Wanted WANTED: Part-time high school junior to work 20-25 plus hours per week. Stock shelves, clean up, receive merchandise, etc. Apply in person at Barry County Lumber Home Center, 225 N. Industrial Park Dr., Hastings. HELP WANTED: Ad­ vertising and promotional company seeks aggressive self-starter to call on mer­ chants and businesses full­ er part-time. Straight commission. Send resume to Club XXV, Box 224, Hastings, MI 49058. BABY-SITTER WANTED: Own transportation. Whitneyville and 108th area. Flexible schedule, live in possibility. Phone 891-8025, Caledonia. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT ADVISORS: Qualifications: desire to lose 10 lbs. or more and 10 hours a week available. Will train, call 9459326 evenings and weekends. (3-31)_______ JOBS WANTED WANTED: Exterior and interior painting. Reasonable rates. Phone 9459439. FARM JOB WANTED: Girl, 19, has experience and has references. (616 ) 374-5272. Lake Odessa. (4-14) WANTED: Hay to do on shares or by the bale, also doing custom plowing. Phone758-3224, Lacey. (4-14) Foster Care MEETINGS PRIVATE ROOM available in my Adult Foster Care Home. Call 945-3747. Hastings <3-31) The Hastings Women's Softball Association will hold an organizational meeting Monday. April 4 at 7 p.m. at the Hastings Fire Dept. A representative of each team interested in playing this summer should be in at­ tendance. For further in­ formation. contact Jim at 948-8812. FOR SALE: Australian shepherd puppies, six weeks old. purebred. No papers. 945-9893. (4-7) PUPPIES & MOTHER: Need good homes. Mother golden retriever - English setter, father ?. Phone 9489186. PETS LOST: Small female beagle. March 14. 945-9813. Farm Animals FOR SALE: 15 hands quarter Arao gelding, potential for barrels or endurance. 616-693-2216. Clarksville. 30 PLYMOUTH ROCK HENS: $2.50 each, laying gjod. 664-5432, Pine Lake. » ’ FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: 15 ft. Brillion caltimulcher. very good condition. (517) 566-8567, Sunfield. (4-14) FOR SALE: 53 ft. 6" auger, 30 ft. 6" auger, grain cleaner, 3-bottom plow. 14" and 3-pt. hitch. 623-2153, Delton. (4-7) FARM TRACTOR, combine and equipment parts - new and used. Rebuilt heads, biocks, generators, starters clutches, pressure plates, TAs, over haul kiLs and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company, U.S. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666; also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 374-8801. FOR SALE: 8 ft. double disc, 3-pt., 14 ft. wheel disc 9453762. FOR SALE: JD 3010, LP gas, wide front end. just rebuilt. 8M-1445, Caledonia. HOUSEHOLD FOR SALE: FOR SALE: Portable General Electric automatic dishwasher in good con­ dition. 945-9731. Hastings. FOR SALE: 21" apartment size electric stove, four burner; built-in KitchenAid d shwasher, practically new. Call 945-2903. 25” COLOR TV; Kirby cleaner, safe. guns. bed. misc 852-9401, Nashville. FOR SALE: Lounge chair, very good condition, reasonably priced. 623-8450. Delton. FIREWOOD ASH HARDWOOD: $30.00 a face cord, $24.00 smaller wood. Call after 6 p.m. 8521509, Nashville. (tfn> FOR SALE: Wood, $25 face cord, $30 delivered. Phone 367-3645, Woodland. MISCELLANEOUS JELLY BELLIES available for Easter, for only $3.50 lb. at Reflections. 122 W. Mill St., Hastings. (3-31) FOR SALE: 14 horse Wards riding mower, $500 or best offer. Call after 5 p.m., 3673555 or 367-7652. (3-31) 1973 RUPP AMERICAN 440: Runs good, has new track, electric start, good con­ dition, with cover. 945-2236. (3-31) BUSY FINGERS GIFT SHOP: Easter toys and flower baskets. 2497 Gun Lake Rd., M-43 West. 9455283. (tfn)_______________ REPOSSESSED SIGN! Nothing down! Take over payments $58 monthly. 4 x8’ flashing arrow sign. New bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. Call FREE 1-800-626-7446. anytime. HOT WATER HEATER: 40 gal., natural gas. A.O. Smith, still in box, SI 10. 3747996. Lake Odessa FIRST CUTTING HAY: $2 bale, second cutting. $1.50 bale. Small bales. 891-1367. Caledonia. (4-7) FOR SALE: Easier bunnies. Also. 150 pair of mens, women's and kids' cords, jeans and dress slacks. SI pair. 9454223. CREST 25 FT. PONTOON BOAT: 33 hp. Johnson motor. $1,050. Needs some work. 968-1785, Battle Creek. (4-7) DO-IT-YOURSELF ap­ pliance repair. Service manuals and parts. 108 E. Main St.. Middleville. 7959952.________________ HAY FOR SALE: Grass and alfalfa mix. 1st and 2nd cutting. $1.25 and SI 50 per bale. 795-3439, Middleville FOR SALE: Easter bunnies Phone 945-4818 FOR SALE: Pickup camper, sleeps four. $125; also, cast iron kettle. $35; lambs for 4H or FFA projects. <517) 726 1)217. Vermontville. Lt MBErToR SALE: Hard a.idsoft wood, air dried; also some used lumber 945-5170. <4-7) FOR SALE: Outboard motor. Sears, 9.9 hp.. used very little, runs great. $450. Phone 795-7103. Middleville. FOR SALE: 2nd cutting hay. 623-2029. (4-7) FOR SALE: Beautiful St. Bernard pup. four months, female. Also. 15 ft. 1967 Shasta travel trailer. $500. 945-5658. 70 HP. JOHNSON. 154 ft. Yarcraft tri-hull with cover, trailer. Used two summers. Owner moving. 374-7996, Lake Odessa. FOR SALE: Remainders of estate sale. Four pair of 6 ft. drapes; one 10 horse Johnson motor; microwave dishes; antique love seat and two matching chairs; other small items. Sale held April 6-8 at 5757 Saggio Rd., Hastings. 623-2968, Delton. MOBILE, modular, and double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) JAYCO POP-UP PICKUP CAMPER with adjustable storage legs, excellent, $850 firm. 948-2334. FOR SALE: Two Viking snowmobiles, one runs, one needs to be put together, lots of extra parts, both $600. 9188641. BOAT FOR SALE: 16 ft. Glastron with 115 Mercury, setup for skiing - ski pylon, excellent condition, $4,000. 623-2814. Delton.__________ FOR SALE: Rail dune buggy with custom built trailer and lots of extras. Vermontville, 517-726-1300. 34 PP. EVINRUDE OUTBOARD MOTOR: $75 or best offer. 852-9701 or 8529383, Nashville. FOR SALE: 10'.. ft. cab over pick up camper with stove, refrigerator and furnace, $1,200; also rotoliller. 9482899 before 5 p.m. WANTED WANTED: Tractor IHC Super M WF. Nashville,'8529759. (3-31) WANTED: Mini motor home, about 1976 model. 8529160, Nashville. USED CARS and TRUCKS FOR SALE: 1980 Ford Fiesta, Rally package, stereo radio. $3,850. Call 3747641, Lake Odessa. (3-31) FOR SALE: 1981 Ford Granada GL, 4-dr., power steering, power brakes, air. AM-FM, 8-track radio, ex­ cellent condition. Call 6232608 or 948-2840 after 5 p.m. (3-31) 1981 BUICK REGAL: AMFM cassette, air, cruise, rear defogger. landau top, much more. 945-3025. (4-7) 1980 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: 2-dr., automatic. V-6, power steering, power brakes, air. cruise. 35,000 miles, one owner, sharp. Art Meade. 918-8111, Hastings. 1977 FORD F-150 PICKUP: Explorer, automatic. V-8, power steering, power brakes. Art Meade, 948-8111, Hastings. 1979 PINTO SQUIRE WAGON: 4-speed, 4 cylin­ der. 37,000 miles. Art Meade. 948-8111, Hastings.________ 1981 AMC SPIRIT: 2-dr., standard transmission. 6 cylinder, power steering and brakes, air conditioning. 31,000 miles, one owner. Art Meade. 948-8111, Hastings 1978 FORD F-250 4-WD: Automatic. V-8. power steeling and brakes, one owner. 29,000 miles, real sharp Art Meade. 948-8111. Hastings. FOR SALE: ton 1971 Ford pickup with shell. $450 or best offer. Call 945-4630, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1982 Omega, low mileage loaded. $8,000. <517 ) 566-8504, Sunfield <4-7) FOR SALE: 1978 Rabbit. 4dr . 4-speed, nice car. $1,750. Phone 367-7873. Woodland. FOR SALE: 1973 Cadillac, loaded. Texas car. no rust, mechanically perfect. $1,650 or best offer 948-2346. after 5 p.m. ____________ FOR SALE: 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit. 2-dr.. air conditioning, stereo, sharp car. $3,750 or best offer. Phone 948-8588. FOR SALE: 1977 4-wheel drive Suburban, would trade for newer 4-wheel drive vehicle, phone 367-2263, Woodland. FOR SALE: 1979 Chevy Camaro. 6 cylinder. 3-speed trans., good condition. Phone 945-9439. (4-7) FOR SALE: 1986 Datsun 310, 4C m.p.g., aM-FM cassette player, new front tires and muffler. 374-7017, afle noons. Lake Odessa. (4-7) FOR SALE: 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit. 50.000 miles, good condition. 9459876, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1975 Pinto wagon, looks and runs very good, rebuilt engine, clutch and brakes. $895. 795-3439, Middleville. FOR SALE: 1980 Chevy Chevette. 4 cylinder. 4speed. AM-FM cassette stereo, excellent condition Phone 765-3064. Freeport. Automotive Parts FOR SALE: Two Pinto 2000cc engines. (517) 7260348, Vermontville. FOR SALE: Parting out '67 Dart, '72 Dart, '69 Catalina. 374-7293, Lake Odessa. MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE: 450 Honda Chopper. 623-5220. Delton. (412) DIRT BIKE: 1978 Maico 400 Magnum, just rebuilt. $650. Serious inquiries only. Excellent condition 765-3921, Freeport (4-7) FOR SALE: Honda CB350, needs timing chain, other­ wise it’s in great condition, $325. Call after 3 p.m., ask for Mike, 945-9865. (4-7) FOR SALE- 1975 Honda 350XL Enduio, 2,900 miles, mint shape, asking $550. Phone 374-7868, Lake Odessa._________________ What’s happening? If you see news in the making, call the BANNER, and let us know... Hastings ‘can’enforce new drunk driving statutes By Elaine G:lbert Michigan's new. stiffer drunk driving laws, which became effective Wednesday, will still be enforceable in Hastings even though the City Council has not yet adopted an amendment to its own traffic code to bring it into compliance. The City Council will hold its public hearing April 11 on an amendment to the city’s traffic code to bring drunk driving laws in step with the new state statutes. If the council adepts the amendment at its next meeting, it will become effective 30 days later. But until then. Assistant City Attorney Larry Ainslie told the council that Hastings police officers would charge an offender under slate statutes, which means the Barry County prosecutor would handle the matter instead of the city attorney's office. "All of the (city police) officers are authorized to charge under the state statutes, so we’ve advised them to do so" until the city adopts the amendment, Ainslie said Thursday. "Until such time as we bring our ordinance in line with state statutes we can't charge an ordinance violation or we would be limited to the lower penalities that are currently in force in our ordinance," he said. By having the prosecutor handle the drunk driving violations in the interim, the city would not be eligible to receive any potential fines levied under the new drunk driving laws until its own amendment is effective. The new drunk driving laws impose much stiffer penalties and "authorize a judge to do many things he wasn't authorized to do before," said Ainsile. For instance, it requires a judge to have a defendent to go through substance abuse screening, to order community service work, and to take the license away from a person convicted of impaired driving. "So we do want to make sure that we have the new prohibitions against drunk driving in force in the city of Hastings," he said. Hastings and other municipalities did not receive recommended revisions to the Uniform Traffic Code in time to be adopted to coincide with the effective date of the state's new drunk driving laws, said Ainslie. The council voted 6-1 against participating in Mayor Exchange Day with Hillsdale. Council Member Mary Spackman cast the only vote in favor of the exchange. Coun­ cilman William Cook was absent. In a brief discussion of Mayor Exchange Day, Councilman David Jasperse questioned the value of the program. Hastings did not participate in Mayor Exchange Day last year. Council member Mary Lou Gray mentioned that she thought the costs for participation in the exchange would be between $800 and $1,000 based on projections discussed last year. Spackman, finance chairman, said she thought the cost estimate was probably correct, "but, we never got to the point of putting it together (last year)." In other business, the council: —Extended the date for presenting the annual city budget to May 9. The action was necessary because the city charter calls for the budget to be presented before April 1 and the finance committee is still working on the new budget. —Approved a resolution adopting the Barry County Solid Waste Management Plan. The county board of commissioners adopted the plan last month and approval from more than 67 percent of the govern­ mental units in the county is required in order for the plan to become effective. Councilman Gordon Bennett said he felt the solid waste planning committee did a "good job" on the plan in terms of short and long range plans. According to the state's Public Acl641, every county is required to have a 20year solid waste plan. —Received and placed on file a letter of apology from Charlevoix Mayor Kenneth Staley concerning another letter he had written in support of Mayor Kenneth Howe which was read at the last council meeting. Staley said his letter to Howe was a personal message and was not intended to be aired publicly. —Approved a resolution to allow Con­ sumers Power Co. to install street lights on Ferris St., north of Grant, and David Dr. at Bridal Path. —Granted permission to allow W. Center St., between Broadway and Church streets to be blocked off from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 27<July 1 during the time that the Presbyterian and Methodist churches co­ sponsor a Vacation Bible School program. The streets are to be blocked-off under the direction of Police Chief Mark Steinfort. —Voted to allow any elected or appointed city official to attend, with necessary ex­ penses, the May 5 annual regional meeting of the Michigan Municipal League for municipal officials in Portage. No overnight expenses were approved. —Received and placed on file a letter from the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council requesting information on the nature and extent of problems concerning the city’s water supplies. (The city has two water wells that have been shut down because they are pumping sand). The SMPC said it was in­ terested in Hastings’ water supplies because of its role as an Economic Development District for the city. 948-8051 Students voice ideas about finances (This is the first of a series of articles pertaining to a variety of concerns and recommendations that were aired by a group of Hastings and Delton students during a recent Student Leadership Forum. Information in the articles will be based on feedback from discussion groups held during the forum and for­ warded to the Barry Intermediate School District from the state coordinator. In a letter to BISD Superintendent Juhn R. Fehsenfeid, the State Coordinator of the Student Leadership Forums. Gary Cass, said. "I was quite impressed with namy of the solutions your students proposed to the issues facing public education"). On the topic of school millage, students expressed concern that money for extracurricular activities often no longer comes out of the budget even through extracurriculars are an important part of the total school program. Students also said that parents often don't care about cuts in curriculums and activities, but that when something is cut that effects them, transportation for one, they become involved and voice their concerns. They noted that students usually are not included in the millage campaign organization. Students also expressed concern that not enough people know what a mill is. Another concern is that people without kide aren’t in­ volved in their schools and are unaware of the good things that take place in the schools. Students noted that some schools may be guilty of poor financial planning. Recommendations by students to correct what they see as concerns included having schools inform their citizens about school finance because they felt it important for citizens to understand what a mill is. Local businesses and industries should sponsor school sports, the students said. "Their gain would be ‘free’ advertisement." according to the report. Students also recommended getting people who do not have children involved in school activities to make them aware of the needs of the schools. Involve students to help pass millages and have experts help schools in financial planning were other ideas ex­ pressed at the forum. Parents should be concerned about all school cuts that impact "our" education, the students said. i Next week's topic will be student concerns and recommendations about student government). Road employees get pay hike by Robert J. Johnston Barry County Road Commission em­ ployees will get six percent wage increases in each of the next two years under a new contract signed last night. The two year pact for the 34 employees will cost the commission an additional $96,000 over the next two years, Ronald Lear, engineer-manager of the commission, said. The cost is about the same as the pact that just expired, he added. The employees will get 45 cents per hour increases in their wages beginning April 1, and another 45 cents next April 1. The raises will set the wage scale range from minimum wage, $3.35 per hour, to a maximum of $8.54, Lear said. "At the present time, none of our em­ ployees are at minimum wage," Lear said. "Most may have been with us for a period of time and are on some piece of equipment, so on the high (wage) scales." Lear said the contract also improved medical benefits for employees from the previous package, which provided only emergency room and hospitalization in­ surance. Among the new items covered will be doctors’ otnee visits on an 80-20 co-pay basis, psychiatric and nursing care at 50 percent co-pay and prosthetic items, alter a deductible is paid. The new contract increases employees' life insurance to $10,000 and accidental death and dismemberment coverage to $10,000, ef­ fective June 1, Lear said. The contract also includes changes in the employees’ grievance procedure. MV sells house At a special meeting on the Maple Valley Board of Education held Tuesday, March 22, the board voted to accept a cash offer in the amount of $36,300 from Lenora Phaneuf submitted through realtor Joe Andrews for the building trades house constructed during the 1979-80 school year. President Wayne Cogswell and Cacretary Dale Ossenheimer were designated to sign agreements and complete the transaction. There was : brief discussion regarding finances and the June annual election, but no avtion was taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Get the News! SUBSCRIBE TODAY Hastings Banner - Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 — Pnci ioot* Only $ per year in Barry County MAIL THIS COUPON TODAY Send my subscription to NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE Enclosed is my payment for: , / C si 3.50oVrAreas attest ASTERservices ZIP .. » □ $8.50 Students (9 months) D $12 Surrounding Counties Or Call 948-8051 For More Information! P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml. 49058 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-04-07.pdf d690440a2ea616a6026acffe761a6f89 PDF Text Text April 7,1983 News-Wrap Building Committee recommendation Leaky roofs main concern Charter revision on hold? Waiting for warm weather is ap­ parently delaying Mayor Kenneth J. Howe's petition drive to place the question of revising the city charter on the ballot. Howe declared the day after the Hastings City Council turned down a charter revision resolution in February that he would mount a petition drive. ‘I think we're waiting for the warmer weather to come by so we can get out and circulate," Howe said, Wednesday. "It'ski nd of slowed down a little bit. We haven’t done anything with it really." Howe declined to say who had the petitions which were drawn up by City Attorney Richard Shaw. To place Hie charter revision question on the ballot, Howe needs to collect 190 signatures, which is five percent of the city’s registered voters. Jobless rate down in most areas Unemployment dropped in nine of the state’s 13 major labor-market areas during January, including the Barry-Calhoun area, according to the latest figures released by the Michigan Employment Security Commission January's unemployment rate for the Barry-Calhoun standard metropolitan statistical area (SMSA) is 16.8 percent, down from Decem­ ber’s rate of 17.3 percent. Preliminary data shows Barry County’s jobless rate stood at 16.3 percent for January, and for the City of Hastings, 12.7 percent. Statewide, the unemployment rate dropped from 17.2 percent in December to a January rate of 17 percent. Total civilian labor force statewide for January was 4,281,000, with 725,000 out of work. Other January, 1983 SMSA jobless rates are as follows: Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti, 12.3 percent; Bay City, 18.4 percent; Benton Harbor. 18.1 percent; Detroit, 17.6 percent; Flint, 21.2 percent; Grand Rapids, 13.3 percent; Jackson, 18.1 percent; Kalamazoo-Portage, 12.6 percent; Lansing-E. Lansing, 11.8 percent; Muskegon-Norton Shores, 205 percent; Saginaw, 17.1 percent and the Upper Peninsula. 20.7 per­ cent. Charlton Park’s historical future is open forum topic The "Future of Historic Charlton Park" is the-topic at the upcoming Open Forum meeting on April 19, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. The meeting win be at the Elks Lodge at noon. Lunch is optional. Speaking on the subject will be John Patterson, the new perk director. Patterson - who assumed his post on March 1 - is graduated from the University ol Alabama with a BA in American history. He did graduate work in 197071 at the University of Connecticut, his studies centering around the Oki Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts. He has a masters degree in historical museum work. Patterson worked for the State of Georgia as a historical site superin­ tendent and later was promoted to regional superintendent. In 1974 be went to Illinois as a district historian and during the next nine years became Chief of Research for the stale department. Auxiliary services featured next week Drivers education, library services, adult education, guidance and counseling, nursing, special education and Title One Special Reading all fall under the heading of instructional auxilary services, and all provide services that are vital to any viable school district. Next week, the Banner presents part two of its six-part series detailing the findings oi the K-12 Study Group’s report on the instructional portion of auxilary services. by Ken Keibel Bob Kruko, maintenance and grounds employee, walks ccross a pond of stand­ ing water on the roof of Southeastern Elementary. Water finds it way into cracks and into classrooms below. K-12 finance report Cost of restoring school services could top million by KenReibe! The cost of restoring the six-hour day and a lower student-teacher ratio in Hastings Schools, as well as lost services such as library and counselling, could top $1 million, according to figures released this week by the finance committee of the K-12 study group. The largest single item listed in the report is restoration of the 25-to-one ratio in con­ junction with a six hour day. Such a move would involve the hiring of 21 instructors, at a cost of $609,000. The same ratio restored, only along with the present five-hour day, would involve hiring 17Mt instructors at a cost of $502,000. Most of the services and positions men­ tioned in the repor. were cu» in the last several years due the cutbacks in state aid, and the absence of a millage increase. The committee conducted an in-depth review of changes in administrative staffing in recent years, noting that the district has gone from 16 to 8*£ administrators at present. The committee reached the conclusion that curriculum considerations were the most important criteria for its deliberations, stating "Any organization, whether It is business, civic, political, fraternal or otherwise, must have competant management in sufficient numbers if it is to have a reasonable chance of total success." The report lists administrative personnel that finance committee members feel essential to the operation of the district. They include one superintendent, one curriculum coordinator (K-12», two administrative Assistants (business and non-instructional), six full-time school principals, and two assistant pricipals. Currently, the district is lacking 14 school principal positions and one curriculum coordinator. The Hastings school board hired a new superintendant in February, Carl Schoessel of Grosee Point, who will start work this summer. In addition, the committee recommends reinstituting the department head system, utilizing existing instructional staff mem­ bers. The report notes that items listed and priced in the report are those most frequently suggested in the twelve reports submitted by the 16O-member K-12 study group. The many other recommendations that were priced out ranged from $4,000 to $214,000 per year. “It is apparent that very few (if any) of the recommendations can be implemented unless the district has revenue in addition to what is now available," states the report. “The recent contract re-negotiations with the HEA may make some funds available or at least avoid further cuts." Noting that the state cannot be expected to provide additional money, the report says "Tlie only immediate source of additional funds would seem to be from the citizens in the school district - via a millage increase." That decision lies with the Hastings Board of Education. The recommendations to restore lost services and positions priced out in the finance report total $1,035,000, an amount roughly equal to 5.254 mills. Last year, local voters flatly rejected a millage increase of 5.3 mills. Costs for the most frequently suggested items from the 12 committee reports, in no particular order, are as follows: Restoration of a 25-to-one student-teacher ratio (six-hour day), $609,000; curriculum coordinator. $42,000; 14 full-time building principals, $55,500; library services, in­ cluding new books and magazines, two librarians and five aides, $145,000; six counselors. $171,000; eight department heads, (utilizing exisiting staff, increase salary for each $1,500), $12,000. Other expenses include purchasing three buses per year unbl no bus in the district's fleet of 32 is over ten years old ($93,000 per year), and replacement of maintenance and service vehicles ($30,000). Members of the administrative and finance committee are Charles Johnston, chairman. Patricia Brandt. Mary Lou Gray. Richard Groos, Gordon Hecker. Ken Howe. Owen Jones. Donna Kinney. Clark Levengood, Robert Picking. Ken Robbe, Robert Sherwood. Mary Spackman. Jack Walker and George “Buzz" Youngs. The committee found that a portion ol the school s annual maintenance budget goes to repair vandalism. Such destruction is most evident at Northeastern Elementary, where individuals have knocked out dozens of glass blocks. Al Southeastern Elementary School, the dr'P. drip, drip of water is as common as the patter of little feet. The floor in Mrs. Keat's 2nd grade class is stained a coffee brown from roofing tar that leaches through the flashing around the skylights, and by day children side step wastebaskets that have been placed around the room to catch the water. The problem of leaky roofs is not confined to that one classroom; two rooms in the school are entirely closed off to students, partly due to leaks. Neither is the problem confined to Southeastern Elementary, but it is by far worse at that school than in any building in the Hastings Area Schools, ac­ cording to Bill Kruko. supervisor of main­ tenance and grounds for Hastings Area Schools. Kruko spent four and a half months, along with other members of the K-12 Study Groups Building and Maintenance Com­ mittee, studying every part of the school’s buildings, from basement to roof, and reportedly found and half-million dollars worth of needed repairs and purchases. According to the group’s report, leaky roofs are the most pressing problem, and committee members went as far as to recommend a separcte millage for "im­ mediate repairs and repla'ement of roofs." "Northeastern and Southeastern schools are in bad shape." says Mark Feldpausch. Building and Maintenance Committee member. "The roofs have deteriorated to the point where they just simply have to be replaced." The total estimated cost of roof repairs for six of the district's seven schools (Pleasantview Elementary is reportedly in "good condition"), is $283,187. or roughly 1.437 mills. Kruko's Maintenance and Grounds Dept, is allotted $48,000 annually to maintain $24,303,358 dollars worth of buildings. Kruko. The Hastings and other school officials, say that is not enough to properly maintain roofs. "That’s just money to make sure the doorknobs don’t fall off." says Bob Miller, acting superintendent. But Kruko also points out that given Michigan's climate, and the area’s clay base that causes buildings to settle, it is expected that roofs need to be tarred and recoated periodically. “It takes a contractor to tar and recoat roofs," says Kruko, "We couldn’t possibly do that ourselves." Kruko also points to a lack of help in his department, another sign of budget cutbacks of the last several years. "All my crews can do to roofs right now is strictly patching," he says. The immediacy of the work that needs to be done will be one factor is deciding how many mills, if any, will be sought from Hastings voters for roof repairs and general maintenance. Kruko says it would be better to put $100,000 a year into roof repairs and main­ tenance over five years, than to spend an estimated $527,000 all at once. Feldpausch. who says he’s had con­ siderable experience in commercial con­ struction. says “you might want to tackle 30 percent the first year. With luck...you could do the job in five years." The school system also maintains 11 vehicles to perform such duties as hauling supplies and plowing parking lots in the winter. A number of those vehicles need replacement, according to the committee report. The committee recommends keeping nine vehicles: two pickups, a plow, three vans, a jeep with plow, a dumptruck with plow and a John Deere Tractor. The committee also looked into windows, parking areas, plumbing, glass blocks' at Southeastern and Northeastern Elementaries, floors, painting and boilers. A break-down of recommended work and cost estimates by building is as follows: — Hastings High School ■ roof repairs, $45,000; painting. $7,000 per year, and parking lot repairs. (estimate not available). — Southeastern Elementary - Roof repairs, $75,000; parking lot. $5,250; plum­ bing, $5,000; repair glass blocks (damaged by vandalism) $24,000; floors. $6,000, and annual painting. $2,000. — Northeastern Elementary - Roof repairs. $75,000; plumbing, $2,500; glass blocks, $24,000; floors, $6,000, and annual painting. $2,000. — Hastings Junior High School - Parking lot. $12,000; plumbing. $3,000; floors. $3,000 and painting, $7,000 per year. — Central Elementary - Roof repairs. $13,200; windows, $90,000; plumbing, $20,000, Continued on page 7 ( Headlines this week: • Arson charges dropped in Nashville fire...page2 • Restoring school services could top one milllon...page 1 • Hope Township clerk cooks political salad I featured on page 11 Banner Price 20e Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings, Michigan Volume 128, No. 14 Thursday, April 7,1983 City Treasurer, may go before County Commission More bonding needed for late taxes by Robert J. Johnston Elsie B. Furrow, county treasurer, may seek approval from the county commission. Tuesday, to increase her bonding authority against delinquent taxes. Two months ago. Furrow received authority to bond for $2,750,000. She said this morning that the total delinquency to date is $2572,366.20. “I’m not r'ing to know until Monday morning, to see how collections have come in." she said. “If enough money has come in. I’ll just let it ride." The delinquent taxes represent about 18 percent of the county’s total collections, about the same as last year. Furrow said. She called the delinquency rate “en­ couraging" because it appears to have stabilized after five years of increasing from 14 percent. In the mid-1970’s Furrow set up a program of bonding against delinquent taxes so that townships, schools and other local units could have their money sooner. The delinquent tax money is kept in a separate fund in the county budget and after three years, when the bonds are paid off, any remaining money is transferred to the county’s general fund. a little over $200,000 deft over) from 1979 taxes," she said. "We didn’t go into this to make money for the county. We went into this to help the townships and the schools ...As it turned out, it has been a little moneymaker." Furrow said she doesn’t expect to continue making money off the delinquent tax bonding because interest rates are declining. The treasurer said that she expects to purchase bond insurance, this year, in order to get a better rate of interest. Michigan government units purchasing insurance are getting rates in the six percent area, she said, while those without insurance, who are entering the bond market unrated, are getting seven percent. The insurance will give the county a AAA rating. Last year, the county was unrated, the treasurer said. Last year’s bonds were purchased by Manufacturers National Bank in Detroit and Hastings City Bank. She said that the National Bank of Hastings has also partiepated in the bond sales. "Our local banks have been very sup-* portive and we do appreciate that," she said. Sooner or later, nearly every cent of the delinquent taxes is paid, Furrow said, “I figure that this year, there is going to be allowing the bonds to be paid off from revenues across three years. She said that a large percentage of taxes are paid in March, April and May by income tax refunds. For the property owner with delinquent taxes, the county provides plenty of notification. Taxes are delinquent on March 1 and the county begins charging one percent a month interest plus a four percent collection fee. “Within 120 days from the first of March, we must send out notices to everyone delinquent on 1982 taxes," Furrow said. “Then again in late summer, we send out notices to people with any delinquent tax. Then again in early fall, we send out notices to property owners with two years delinquent taxes.” That leads to the tax sale notices, she continued. In the later part of the year, hex* office sends another notice to those two years delinquent. “Then if there are taxes three years old by May 2, they’re offered at the tax sale held the first Tuesday in May,” she explained. Technically, property owners still have a year and a half to pay the taxes and redeem their land, she added. “If it’s uncollectible, then all (govern­ ment) units stand the loss. It isn’t very often that we have anything that’s not collects 1 at all," Furrow said. “Hit man” tells he conned Delton man In murder conspiracy A Sherwood, Mich man told a Calhoun County District Court judge that he took $4,000 from a Delton man who wanted his wife murdered, then told state police of the plot. David Crawford then reportedly led in­ vestigators to Charles Mast, 10120 Kingsbury Rd.. Delion, as the man who wanted his wife, Mary, murdered Mast was arrested March Deputies investigating River Road break-ins Barry County Sheriff Dept, deputies are investigating a pair of break-ins which oc­ curred Friday on River Rd. At the Margaret Matson residence, 1300 River Rd.. someone kicked in a door, and stole a small coin collection, a camera and jewelry Deputies estimate the burglary occurred between 11:30 a m. and 4 p.m. Thieves reportedly entered through an unlocked door at the Ruth Vandenburg residence. 3661 River Rd. sometime late Friday morning Money, jewelry and a television set were reportedly taken in that incident. 10 at his home. Mast is charged with conspiracy to commit murder, a felony carrying a mandatory life in prison without parole. Crawford reportedly spent the $4,000, and no charges are being brought against him, according to Det. Sgt. Marian Bagent of the Battle Creek State Police post. Bagent says that Crawford was introduced to Mast in late February by a third individual whose name has not been released. Mast allegedly agreed to pay Crawford the money to have his wife killed. Crawford told tlie court that Mast was concerned about splitting the couple's property in the event of a divorce, and mentioned insurance money as well as another motive for the murder. The Mast's own a large farm house on Kingsbury Rd., east of Delton, in which they operate a V.A. rest home. Mast is currently free on $50,000 bend. Bagent says the state police were first alerted to the conspiracy Feb. 28. but did not know who the intended victim was until March 10. shortly before the arrest. “The investigation had a very slow start, and a very fast finish." says Bagent. Still a kite flyer at age 81 Lucy Boykin. 81, of Delton, demonstrates her kite-making abilities with ease. Lucy, and about 15 other senior citizens spent some time Wednesday afternoon following their Commission on Aging sponsored lunch to build kites at the United Faith Methodist Church in Delton. This Monday, seniors will hear a representative of Great Lake Tours. Morris Vice, present a program on vacations. �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, April 7, 1983 — Page 2 Charges dropped against three arson suspects from Monroe All charges have been dismissed against three of five Monroe residents accused in the Oct., 1982 arson of a Nashville home. The five arrested are Richard Joseph Marchese and his wife Rose Marie, Donald Joseph Marchese and his wife Kathleen Sue, and Susan Marie Norris. Charges of arson and conspiracy to commit arson were dropped March 30 against Donald, Kathleen and Richard Marchese. A count of conspiracy to commit arson was also dropped against Mary Marchese, however she was bound over to circuit court on a charge of arson. C-ETTERsA to the Editor: I Susan Marie Norris is scheduled for a preliminary exam in district court Arpil 18. She is charged with being an accessory after the fact. According to the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office, charges were dismissed because of the failure of a witness against the Marcheses to appear at the March 30 preliminary exam in Barry County District Court. All five were arrested in Monroe Oct. 12 following an extensive arson investigation by the Barry Cowry Sheriff Dept. According to repot ts, the home, located at 904 Edna St., Nashville, suffered moderate damage to the living room, and light damage to the kitchen area. According to deputy reports, two gas cans were reportedly found in and around the home, and lab tests show that gasoline was probably used to start the fire. Sheriff’s posse saves big bucks for the county Barry County shernff posses gathered for a firearms demonstration Saturday night. Participating in the event were (from left, front row) Gerald Luedecking, Dave Gerlinger, Dwight Shepard, Clarence Miller, Frank Misak, Aurthur Bennett (back row, from left) Doug Keist, Orv Stevens, Jim House, Ken Neil, Don Norton, George Howell, John Townsend Dave Wood Jr., Jerry Sarver, Barry County Sheriff Dave Wood, Sr., Bill Dooley, Darryl Luedecking and Bob Freeman Police Beat. Hastings City Police arrest one following shotgun standoff Extension homemakers seek memorabilia To The Editor HELP! Barry County E?rtension Homemakers are preparing for their national birthday. Both the county and the state are collecting old programs, minutes, photos, lessons and other memorabilia. Some things would be copied if you did not wish to donate them to the local ladies, even some photos. The location of the old local scrap books is unknown. If anyone has any information about them, we are most anxious to know. There were years that the county didn't have a historian. We need all of your help. If you have anything you will give us, I will be glad to pick it up. Call me at 945-2687. Marge Barcroft Chairman Barry County Extension Homemakers County Farm Bureau leader's remarks disputed To The Editor: I would like to comment on the speech made by Elton Smith on March 28 at the Rotary luncheon. Elton’s speech as usual, was ‘‘less government and free marjcet- oriented prices.” I’ve never heard him say What “free market” means. I don’t believe farm production has been oriented to any specific kind oPTnhrket. T believe they have been oriented to cost of production and price. Cost of production has risen dramatically over the past few years, a situation totally beyond the farmers control. As each far­ mer’s costs rise, he makes the only conscious decision he can make, that is to increase production enough to create income to meet those costs. As this eventually creates overproduction, the price drops and again each individual farm responds with still more production to meet costs which do not react by going downward with farm prices. Smith says government is the cause of high production and low prices, that support and target prices are too high. I submit that they have been too low to maintain farm prices that would at least cover the cost of production and, worst of all, have not been accompanied by supply management programs, a necessity for any farm program to be successful. When industry practices supply management by laying off workers, those workers receive unemployment com­ pensation, often with government funds. Farmers aren’t asking for this much. They are asking for production controls that would cost the taxpayer very little but could greatly increase farm pric ;s by bringing supply in line with demand. Elton Smith’s answer to surplus produc­ tion is supply management by attrition, simply let the price fall to whatever level it has to to force enough farmers out of business to control production. This is the so- called free market- oriented price philosophy, but in todays world that price is oriented to the daily fluctuations of the board of trade, fluctuations not related to supply or demand but to the whim of those who simply speculate in farm commodities. 1 would agree with Elton on one thing. The embargoes were stupid political blunders, particularly coming after farmers had been urged by government to plant for export markets, they hurt only us. The point now is we can’t solve any problem that exists in this country by putting even more farmers out of business and the only way this can be prevented is by government stepping in as a partner to help rebuild out nations nianber one industry, agriculture. Carl Mcllvain 1st V.P. Michigan Farmers Union Hastings City Police arrested a 22-year-oid man Tuesday night after he allegedly threatened the officers with a shotgun. Brent Allen Jewel, 120 S. Broadway, was arrested and lodged in the Barry County Jail. He was later arraigned in his cell by a district court magistrate on two counts of felonious assault. Sgt. Charles Cross, Patrolman George Winick and Richard Thompson, a reserve officer, arrived at Jewel’s home at about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in response to reports of a fight in progress. According to reports. Jewel refused to let the officers check on the well being of his wife and child, who were reportedly inside the home at the time. Jewel allegedly threw a piece of broken glass at Sgt Cross, causing minor cuts. Cross responded by spraying Jewel in the face with a tea.* gas canister. At that point, according to police. Jewel disappeared into the kitchen area of his home, and appeared seconds later bran­ dishing a shotgun, which he pointed at the officers. Police say that’s when they drew their weapons. What could have turned into a shootout and tragedy ended when the barrel of Jewel’s shotgun fell off, say police. “Brent had three guns pointed at him, then the shotgun fell apart," says Gordon Trick, Hastings deputy police chief. “You have to give the officers credit," says Trick. “They kept their heads. If they had been less experienced officers, (Jewel) probably would have been wasted." “The officers deserve a lot of credit for keeping their cool.” Jewel’s preliminary exam in Barry County District Court is set for this Monday. His bond is set at 11,000 for each of the two felonious assault charges. Delton man dies when car hits tree Wednesday morning A 51-year-old Delton man was pronounced dead at the scene early Wednesday morning after his car struck a tree and burst into flames, after failing to negotiate a curve on Stevens Rd. in Hope Township. Richard Henry Hale, Hayward Dr., Delton, was westbound at approximately 2:25 a.m. when the mishap occurred. Barry County Sheriff deputies are investigating the incident. Hale’s 1974 flat-bed Dodge pickup truck was still burning when the Delton Fire Dept, trucks arrived at the scene, approximately one-half mile west of Moore Rd., according to deputy reports. Hale was pronounced dead at the scene by Dr. James Hogan, a Barry Cour‘y Medical Examiner. Barry County sheriff posse elected officers for 1983 are (from left) Orv Steven, secretary; Ken Neil, first lieutenant; Capt. John Townsend; Sgt. Darryl Luedecking and Sgt. Jerry Sarver. EPA report cites leech study done in county Leeches used to determine the quality of water are thesubject of a recent publication by the Environmental Protection Agency which cites a study made in Marquette and Barry counties by a Northern Michigan University professor. "Leeches of North America," a publication of the EPA’s Environmental Monitoring and Support Laboratory, references a study of these animals con- POLICE BEAT Continued ____ in Barry County in southwest Lower Michigan (Philobdella gracilis) are the only specimens of this species collected in Michigan, and have been loaned to the EPA for further study. They will be deposited in the Museum of Natural History at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. when the agency completes its study, Kopenski said. by Ken Relbel Can a mini-series save television? TOOLS worth over $1,300 were reported stolen March 31 from a barn owned by Leland 3arry, 9010 Butler Rd., Nashville. CourtNews: Kalamazoo man gets two years in prison for assault with shotgun A Kalamazoo man was sentenced Friday to two years in prison for threatening another man with a shotgun in the parking lot of a Delton tavern. Lawrence J. Klok, 32, 450 Egleston, Kalamazoo, was found guilty following a two-day jury trial March 14-15 of assaulting Gordon Henderson in the parking lot of the J&B Tavern on Oct. 5. The jury acquitted Klok of m additional charge of felonious assault. Judge Richard Shuster denied Klok's bid for a mistrial and an appeal bond. In Other Court Proceedings: Charles Anderson, 46. 8216 S. Marsh Rd., Plainwell, received 90 days in jail and five years probation for attempted welfare fraud over $500. Judge Shuster gave Anderson credit for eight days already spent in jail, and ordered him to pay $8,362 restitution, and $200 in fines and costs. Kyle Paul Jacobson, 18. 2180 Payne Lake Rd., Middleville, received fives years probation and four months in the Barry County Jail for charges of larceny from a motor vehicle and attempted breaking and entering. Jacobson pleaded guilty March 18 to stealing a radio from a car owned by Gary Lee Van Sickle, and to the Jan. 20 break-in of the Roy Noffke residence on Duncan Lake Rd. Stephen Douglas Farrington, 18, 1711 Capital SW, Battle Creek, received three years probation and nine months in the Barry County Jail for the Oct. 8 break-in of Bob's Party Stere on S. Bedford Rd. Judge Shuster credited Farrington with 176 days already spent in custody, and or­ dered him to pay $640 in fines, costs and restitution. Farrington was also ordered to reside in an approved residence, not to associate with anyone with a criminal record, and to take educational or vocational training. Banner Send Form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B ducted by Dr. Martin Kopenski, professor of biology. The publication is one of a series dealing with large bottom- dwelling in­ vertebrates used to determine water quality. Kopenski’s study, one of only three ex­ tensive ecological studies conducted on North American leeches (Annelida: Hirudinea), was of leeches, in Marquette County waters in the Upper Peninsula. Specimens of a leech located by Kopenski PUBLIC OPINION GASOLINE was reported siphoned Monday from two residences in northern B&rry County: Zane Mead, 7075 Sco.t Rd., Nashville, and Stanley Figurski, 6230 Brown Rd. Martin Breitner, formerly of 1331 Carmen, eSE, Grand Rapids, was sentenced to nine months in the Barry County Jail with credit for four months for violating his probation. The court ordered Breitner’s sentence suspended if he pays off the balance owed in fines, costs and restitution prior to July i, 1883. Steven Crose. 34, Little Mill Lake, received eight months in the Barry County Jail with credit for 150 days for violation of probation. The court ordered Crose's sentence delayed to Dec. 1, 1983 pending the defen­ dants's performance in payment and reporting to a probation officer. Crose was originally sentenced on a charge of burning of personal property over $50. Rep. Bob Bender Sen. Bob Welborn Hastings Chamber sponsors legislative coffee April 11th The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a “Legislative Coffee” on Monday, April 11, at McDonald’s Restaurant. The coffee is set for 8 a.m. Rep. Bob Bender of the 88th District and Sen. Bob Welborn of the 13th District will speak and answer questions. The public is welcome. •qr % ▼ / (USPS071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hasting* Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 14 — Thursday, April 7. 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County: $12 per year in adjoining counties: and ’13.50 per year elsewhere. Mary Lopez Charlie Keeler Deanie Parker Chuck Rose Becky Bustance Cindy Lieffers Margaret DeCamp Barry County Community Volunteers Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • EDITOR'S NOTE: This column will be published on a regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. Any community ogency seeking volunteers may moke use of this space. Information should oe made known to Norine Jacobs 948-3254 or Don Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED COUPLES WILLING TO SHARE fun. daily activities, loving experiences with boys and girls in Barry County. Singles encouraged to shore loo. Coll Bill Monroe 948-3207 Tuesday and Thursacy from t to 5. Big Brothe-s-Big Sisters. ENERGETIC, CHILD-ORIENTED LADIES willing to The Hastings The sheriff’s posse donated 1,685 hours to the county sheriff department last year, representing a savings of $23,500, according to James Orr, Barry County undersheriff. The savings, according to Orr, is realized through overtime pay that would have been paid to deputies. In addition, posses donated a total of 881 hours providing security and traffic control for various events around tne county. Sheriff’s posse provided such services at Charlton Park, football and basketball games at Middleville and Lakewood, the Hastings Home Show and eLsewhere. During 1982, the posse raceived in-service training on bombs and bomb threats, defensive tactics, CPR, first aid, firearms and other subjects related to the law en­ forcement field, accc. ding to Orr. The posse appeared in five parades and rode in the annual Michigan Sheriff’s Association Posse Association Pony Express Ride. Elected officers of the Barry County Sheriff’s Posse for 1983 are John Townsend, captain; Ken Neil, 1st Lt.; Bill Christie, 2nd Lt. and Orville Stevens, secretary-treasurer. Members of the posse buy and maintain their own uniforms, weapons, horses, transportation and other accessories. Through contributions from businesses and citizens, the posse has a mobile com­ munication trailer and generator, which allows them to go anywhere in the county and have communications with the sheriff’s department and patrol cars. The Barry County Sheriffs Posse Pistol Team won the Michigan Sheriff's Association Bullseye Pistol Match for the sixth consecutive year. They also won the combat competition for the second year. Write us a letter! work with little ones in or organized children's corner. Great opportunity lor former pre school or elementary workers. Bev Kurr al 948-3200. The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages • MATERIAL DONATIONS • letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. NEEDED- GOOD CLEAN USED CLOTHING, eipeciolly childrens and boby clothes. Also, towels, sheets, blankets and good shoes for distribution to needy families in Barry County and for disaster relief work around the world. Drop box or bring on Monday or Tuesday at Sevonth-Doy Aventist Community Service Center 502 East Green St.. Hastings Phone 945-2361 or 948-8884 nothing is sold. ELECTRIC CLOTHES DRYER is needed lor o family in the Nashville area. If you hove a working unit coll Nonne Jacobs 948 3254. REFRIGERATOR NEEDED for couple with little children. Immediate placement Coll Nonne Jacobs at 948-3254. YARN ALWAYS NEEDED! ladies throughout the oreo arc running out. Any omoun* can be used. Coll Cmdy Liefforn oi 948 8958 • QUESTION • In a bid for a greated piece of the viewing audience pie. networks are banking on the mini-series. ABC has aired two such series this year - “The Winds of War", and "The Thorn Birds". Do you like the mini-serie* concept can improve the quality of television? Would you like to see more on television? Mary Lopez: "I myself would rather watch a mini-series. It’s a lot more entertaining, and gives you something more to look for­ ward to than regular television." Charlie Keeler: "It depends on what the series is. Some programs I like - the dramatic shows, particulary." Keeler says the only series he sat all the way through was "The Blue and Grey" and "The Winds of War”. He says he didn’t watch "Shogun" or "The Thorn Birds ” Deanie Parker: "I don't particularly watch the series, because it’s not every night you have free .1 like the movies that are on channels 17 and 47...I don't like the soap operas that are on -1 think they're bad for the kids, and bad for everyone, and they can put you in a bad mood. It's not real life." Margaret DeCamp "I watch so little television, that probably the only thing I do Rick Wilson watch are the mini-series. Yes, I do think they help televtsion...Generally, they are entertaining, and some are educational. But most are purely entertaining." Chuck Rose: “I watch television, but I’ve never watched any of the mini-series. I don't watch any of them. A lot of them, the content is bad. Too much sex on them...Of course, you get that on cable, too. Maybe that’s how the networks compete with cable. I don't know." "The subject matter, I don't particularly care for, and they carry it on so long, that I’d rather watch “Happy Days". Becky Bustance: “I'd rather watch cable television...than anything that they have on the networks.. With the mini-series, you have to follow them every night, and if you miss one night, then you lose it." Cindy Lieffers: "Most of the stuff on TV is junk...I liked the "The Thorn Birds". I thought it was really good. 1 read the book, and I looked forward to seeing it." Rick Wilson: "I like the mini-series myself. They're a change of pace. The episodes of the regular shows get to be a drag after a while. It’s the same thing over and over all the time. So 1 think the series add a good change of pace .to television." �The Hostinos Banner, Thursday, April 7, 1983 — rage 3 euM . Moores to observe 50th Shepler-Johnson plan June wedding Schipper-Armour engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Lyle A. Reid of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Mae Schipper, to Michael Anthony (Tony) Armour, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Armour and Mrs. Patricia Fox of Hastings. A May wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Moore of Nashville Rd.. Hastings will observe the’’- 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. April 16 at the Ver­ montville Bible Church. The open house is being hosted by their children and families: their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Keith (Martha) Moore, and their daughters and husbands. Mr. and Mrs. William (Nancy) Ostergren and Mr. and Mrs. Homer (Joan) Winegar. Melvin and the former Doris Marrison were united in marriage on April 15. 1933 in Lansing. Melvin reitred in 1972 from the General Motors Forge Plant in Lansing. They lived on North Ionia Rd., Vermontville for 23 years and since retirement have lived on Nashville Road in Hastings. The couple have right grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Friends and neighbors are invited to share the happy occasion — your presence is the only gift desired. Deming-Russell plan July wedding Mr. and Mrs. Richard Deming of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughtei, Lori, to Don Russell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Russell of Dowling. Lori and Don are both 1978 graduates of Hastings High School. Lori is also a 1982 graduate of Central Michigan University and is currently em­ ployed at Naturally Yours in Hastings. A July 30 wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shepler are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Judy K. Shepler. to Keith Johnson of Mission Viejo, Ca. Keith is the son of Mrs. Rose -Johnson of Palatine, IL. and the late Frank Johnson. Judy graduated from Hastings High School in 1971. She attended Kellogg Community College and Ferris State College and received her B.S. degree in data processing in 1978. Keith graduated from St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights in 1971. He at­ tended Harper Jr. College in Palatine, IL.. majoring in business and data processing. Judy is employed by Hughes Aircraft in Newport Beach, CA. Keith is employed by Tower Systems, Inc. in Irvine, CA. They plan to be married June 25. 1933. Johnsons wed 40 years Mr and Mrs. Fred T. Johnson of 2125 Campground Rd., Hastings will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday, April 17. There will be a potluck dinner, followed by open house, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Cedar Creek Bible Church on Cedar Creek Rd. in Cedar Creek. The party is being hosted by their children, Keith and Jeanne Newton. Jon and Carolyn Tilburt. Bill and Sherry Wetzel, and their six grandchildren. Fred and Clarissa were married April 9. 1943 at the home of Pastor Sam McCarroll in Battle Creek. Fred worked at Viking Corp, for 16 years following many years at Consumers Power in Battle Creek. Clarissa worked at Pennock Hospital 12 years, retiring in 1978. All friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend. Marriage licenses Area births announced Gregory Smith, 28, Charlotte and Dawn Campbell. 33, Hastings. Leon Jackson, 36. Hastings and Sally DeSmit, 38, Hastings. Matthew Funk, 19, Delton and Michele Stanton, 18, Middleville. Eddy Kidder, 25, Hastings and Sally Jo Creek, 37, Hastings. Raymond Webb. 21, Hastings and Lori Sutherland, 19, Woodland. Ronald Klinge, 26, Middleville and Carolyn Schultz, 20, Middleville. Larry Duke, 24, Hastings and Wendy Warren, 21, Hastings. Laubaugh-Ward to be married Mr; and Mrs. Kenneth Laubaugh wish to annoUnce the engagement of their daughter, Kandra Kay, to Robert Douglas Ward, son of Mr. Und Mrs. Robert C. Ward. Kandi is a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School. Doug is also a 1978 .graduate of Hastings and is employed al C & F Stamping. An August 6 wedding is being planned. IT'S A GIRL Kerry and Theresa McMillen of Clarksville, March 30, at 11:12 p.m., 7 lbs., 3 ozs.; Danny Davis and Brenda Hester of Hastings, April 6, at 12:12 a.m., 8 lbs., 12 ozs. Mr. and Mrs. George London of Mid­ dleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. LuAnn Kay London, to Gregory Allen Tandy of Mid­ dleville. son of Gail Tandy of Middleville and Jan Hamilton of Hastings. A June 18, 1983 wedding is planned. 451-3144°’ Richard and Kathleen Beduhn of Hastings are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter, Sheree Anne, to David H. Newell, son of Hubert and Jean Newall of Gun Lake. Reverend Willard H. Curtis of­ ficiated at the wedding, which took place at David's parents’ home at 7 p.m. in the evening, Saturday, March 19, 1983 Susanne Martin and Charles Newell were the couples' attendants. Dave and Sheree are making their home in Elast Lansing. DAVE BOVELL’S Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you'd like to discuss our unique program. Mr. and Mrs. Orvin Catt of Lake Odessa celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary at a family dinner held Saturday. March 26 at the home of their daughter. Orvin A. Catt and the former Bessa B. Thomas were married on March 26, 1913 in Ionia. They have lived in the Lake Odessa area since their marriage. Attending the celebration were their sons, Leroy Catt ct Lake Odessa. Glendon (Pete) Catt and his wife. Mary, of Barryton; and their daughter. Hazel Richardson of rural Portland. Also attending were Roger and Diane Cattand family, and Roger Catt, Jr. of Lake Odessa; John and Terri Catt and family of Traverse City; Howard and Kay Meyers and family of Galveston, Ind.; and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shong of Trufant. Family members unable to attend were Larry and Jean Catt of Punta Gorda, Fla.; Susan Beshears of Woodstock, Ga.; Kim­ berly Catt, Katherine Catt and Vertie Me Donald of Lake Odessa. Beduhn-Newell exchange vows IT'S A BOY John and Mary Brookmeyer of Hastings, March 31,at 11:35 p.m., 7 lbs., 6 ozs. MEDICAL DOCTORS & GROUPS London-Tandy engagement told Robert Beard and Wanda Jackson of Lake Odessa were united in marriage on March 14, 1943 by Rev. Raymond Durkee, uncle of the groom. An open house marking their 40th an­ niversary will be hosted by the couple's children on Sunday, April 17 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Cunningham's Acre, M-50, Lake Odessa. They would like to cordially invite all friends and relatives to help them enjoy the afternoon. The couple request no gifts be brought. ' Happy Time Music ★ Sip 'n Sing -k Dine and Dance ★ Slides ★ Old-Time Music ★ Sing-Along ★ Silent Movies NOW APPEARING ... Friday, April 8...7:30 p.m. Hastings Elks Temple, 121 N. Church St. — MEMBERS and GUESTS ONLY — Sulcer-Barcroft engagement told Mr. and Mrs. John Sulcer of 11205 Scipio Highway, Vermontville, are pleased to announce the enagement of their daughter, Kellie Marie, to Dwayne Howard Barcroft, son of Mrs. Marlene Barcroft of Woodland Rd., Nashville. Kellie is a 1980 graduate of Charlotte High School. Dwayne is presently employed by E.T.M. Enterprises in Grand Ledge. A July 2 wedding is being planned. Decker-Wilson to be married It’s the time of the year when you should be looking for the best way to \ save more and pay less Tax! Mr. and Mrs. John Decker of 10855 Parker Rd., Delton and Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Henson of 10842 Cobb Rd., Delton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter and son, Marcia Jean Decker and Ernest Lee Wilson. Marcia is a 1980 graduate of DeltonKellogg High School and is employed with Mart's Glass Company of Kalamazoo. Ernie is a 1978 graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School and is employed with Michigan Dairy Herd Improvement Association. A June wedding is being planned. Start your INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT A HHl I now and accomplish both goals. Stacys to observe golden anniversary Knoll-Christenson plan April wedding Mr and Mrs. James Knoll, of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Pamela Ann. to Jeffrey Mark Christensen, son of Mr and Mrs. William Christenson of Vermontville. Pam is a 1982 graduate of Maple Valley Hxgh School. After completing one semester al Central Michigan University, she is now employed by Transamerica Title Insurance, in Lansing. Jeff is al$o a 1982 graduate of Maple Valley and is currently studying law enforcement at Lansing Community College. An April 30 outdoor wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Fay E. Stacy. 1109 Charlotte Ave., Kalamazoo, will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, April 17 at Sunnyside Methodist Church, 2800 Gull Rd., from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fay Stacy and Marjorie McQuarrie were married on April 17. 1933 in La Grange. Ind. by Rev. J. S. Hoenstine. Mr. Stacy retired from Brown Co. (James River) in 1971 after 44 years of working in printing and in the photo lab. Mrs. Stacy graduated from Hastings High School in 1928. They have four children: Mrs. Keith (Patricia) Jones of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Ronald (Mary) Kussy of Paw Paw. William Stacy of . Kalamazoo, and Ed Stacy of Hinsdale, Ill. They also have nine grandchildren and two great - grandchildren Palm Reading Before you pay your 1982 Income Tax you may Deposit up to $2,000°° of your annual income in your IRA account. Kelleys to celebrate 50th Mr. and Mrs. Jean Kelley of Woodland will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 10. Friends and neighbors are welcome to attend an open house at Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road. Woodland from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The reception is being given by their children. They request that there not be any gifts. All IRA deposits may be deducted from your taxable gross earnings for Federal Income Tax purposes; and you will earn tax-free interest on your retirement savings as well. FAST Repair Service • Engraving • Watch Repair r ' 1- Maker . . . by licensed HODGES JEWELRY minister Your Full Service Repair Confer Call 948-2461 122 W. State St. Hastings Ph 945-2963 Come in and see us before you file fo 1982 — Save on your Tax Bill and prepare for a successful Retirement at the same time! Rational ‘ ^SFHaNK of [Hastings WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC All Deposits Insured up to ‘100,000.00 �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, April 7, 1983 — Page 4 Melvin D. Castelein, Jr._ uarteJ Ernest C. Sever James Roy Allwelt LAKE ODESSA - Ernest C. Bever. 86. of I^ike Odessa, died Friday, April 1,1983 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. He was bom Aug. 21.1896 in Lake Odessa, the son of Alvin and Henrietta (Gilliland) Bever. He attended Lake Odessa schools and lived most of his life in the Lake Odessa area. He married the former Gertrude Klopfens tine in 1918. She preceded him in death in February of 1973. He was employed by Motor Wheel in Lansing for 33 years, retiring in 1962. Mr. Bever is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Florence Bushof Lake Odessa and Mrs. Eva Slater of Lansing; seven grandchildren; 13 great - grandchildren; and two great great - grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 5 at 1 p.m. from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Rev. Randall Kohls officiated. Burial was be in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. PHOENIX. ARIZ. - James Roy Allwelt. 2. infant son of Dave and Joan (Myers) Allwelt of Phoenix, Ariz.. died suddenly March 30, 1983 at Greenway Medical Center. He was born April 19. 1981 in Grand Rapids. Surviving besides his parents are four brothers. Randy Allwelt, Steve Allwelt. Kirk Scheib, and Scott Scheib. all at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Myers of Middleville; paternal grand­ mother, Mrs. Mary All welt of Grand Rapids; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 7 at 11 a.m. from the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. Rev. Dick McClain officiated. Burial was in Yankee Springs Cemetery. NASHVILLE Mr. Melvin Dewey Castelein. Jr.. 62. 253 Fuller, died Wed­ nesday. March 30. 1983 at Pennock Hospital. He was born January 23. 1921 in Jackson. Mich , the son of Melvin D. and Evah (Aldrich) Castelein. He married Mary Bradley in Saginaw. Mich, on March 4. 1958. He was employed by the City of Saginaw as Water Waste Treatment employee and worked there for ten years, retiring in May of 1973. He came to the Nashville area in 1976. He was a member of Salina Lodge No. 155. F&AM, Bay City Consitory, Elkshurafeh Temple. Salina Chapter No. 439, OES. White Shrine No. 34. DAV No. 7. Battle Creek. Mr. Castelein is survived by his wife, Mary; one son, M. D. Castelein III of Battle Creek, one daughter. Mrs. John (Beverly) Ray of Battle Creek; two stepsons. Richard McCallum of Calfon, N.J. and Howard Gould of Santee, Calif.; three stepdaughters. Mrs. Janet Hoakstra of Grand Rapids. Mildred Gould of Hastings, and Mary Ruth Gould of Santee. Calif.; six grandchildren; 14 stepgrandchildren; two great - stepgrand­ children; his father, Melvin D. Castelein of Largo. Fla.; one brother. George Castelein of Orlando. Fla.; and one sister. Mrs. Haroid (Dorthea) Warren of Largo, Fla. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 2 at 10 a m. from the Vogt Funerai Home of Nashville. Burial was in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, Saginaw, Mich. Ethel May Latta NASHVILLE - Ethel May Latta. 86, of 12 Thornapple Lake Rd.. died' Friday, April 1. 1983 at Pennock Hospital, where she had been a patient since Wednesday. She was born in Grayling, the daughter of Silas and Lena (Buck) Boddy. She had lived in the Nashville area for the past 51 years. She married Ernest Latta. Sr., who preceded her in death in 1956. She served as the Nashville Village Treasurer about 30 years ago. She also worked at the former Keihl Hardware Store. She also operated Hoffman Plumbing with her husband, Earl Hoffman, in Nashville, who died in 1949. She was previously married to Kimball Kleckner. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Nashville and the Farm Bureau. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. John (Montiel) Dull and Mrs. Helen Johnson, both of Nashville, and Mrs. James (Sharon) Morgan of Battle Creek; two stepsons, Kenneth Hoffman of Lakeview and Ernest Latta, Jr. of Kalkaska; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Floyd (Marjorie) Shilton of Nashville, six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great - great - grandchildren several stepgrandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Ora Belle O’Conner of Florida. Services were held Tuesday. April 5 at 2 p.m. from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nash­ ville. Rev. Leonard Putnam officiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery. Nash­ ville. ATTEND SEffiKB ice ai Delton Area CEDAR GREK BIBLE. Campground Road. 8 mi. S.. Pastor Brmt Branham Phone 623 X85 Sunday School al 10 a m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice at 7 pm; Youth meet Sunday 8 p.m . Wed. Prayer Bible 7 p m DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Corner Pifer and Cedar Creek Rd Paul S. Howell. Pastor Phone 948 8884 Saturday Services. Sabath School 9:30a.m . Worship ll a.m ; Wed. 7:30 p m. Bible Study and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHUR 311. Pastor: Elmer J. Faust. On M-43 in Delton. Services ■ Worship 10:45 a m.. Sunday School 9:30-10:30; Evening Services p.m ; United Meth­ odist Women every first Thursday. 7:30 p m ; United Methodist Men every second Sunday. 7:30 a.m. INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton Located on M-43 in Delton Pastor Steve VanN'atlan Sandy Campbell, ."unday School Director Sunday Schoof io a.m.. Family Worship and Bible Teaching 11 a.m., Children s Church. 11 a.m.. Evening Service 6 P_m Wednesday Bible Study atlpm.. Choir Practice at 7:50 p nf Last Friday o( every month. Family Night al 7:30 ‘ pm at the church Call Qg-SSvi MILO BIBLE-CHURCH, Corner M43 and Milo Road. Doug Huntington Pastor Rl No. 3. Boa 315A Delton. Mi. 49<M6 Phone 671-4702 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00. Evening Worship 6:00 pm.. WidnC**"' ,vice7:t)0pm. PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH 10221 S Norns Rd. Aero** from Prameville Ganr Rrv Bill Wsir. PsMur Sun­ day Schcral 10 am; Morning Worship 11 a.nu Sunday Night 7 pm; Bible Study, Wednesday Service 7 p.m. 12 OO Neon the re*t of the yrar Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner officiating Phone 758-3149 Country Chapel worship iu:15 a m Sunday School 9 am.. Banfieid worship 11:30 am COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH Former Johnstown Town­ ship Hall. Dowling Mark A. Shriver Paator. Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship 10:45 a m.. Evening service 6 pm Wed evening prayer 7 p.m Fellowship dinner last Sunday of each month. 2:30 p.m al the church. Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 Fuller St M-79 Paator Tbomaa Voyles HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH Hwy M-«6 io mi S of Nashville. Rober: Lee Stalls. Pastor Sunday 9:45 a m.. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Wonuiip Service; f> pm Young People Meeting. 7:00 pm. Evening Service; Wednesday 7 30 p m Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free counsel­ ing service on all problems Phone 816-758-3866 or 963-1713 FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Woodland Rd. Lake Odessa Pastor Richard Seasink Church phone 367♦621 Pastor's phone 374-8938 Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am; Sunday bctaol 11:15 a.m ; evening service 7 00 p m Wednesday - Bible Study 7:00 p.m. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK Lacey Father Ray Allen. Phone 623-2490 Sun­ day Mass at 9:00a.m. STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST Wellman Rd at E State Rd Rev Charles Davenport. 119 Sur St.. Spring Arbor. Ml Ph 517-750-2497 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship Service 11 a m. Mid-week Servicr Wed. at 6 p.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, at Barryville 4 miles W of Nashville on M-79 Steven Reid. Pastor Worship Service 9: >5 a.m . Sunday Church School and Coffee Fellow ship 10 15 n m . United Methodist Women 1st Tuesday each month OT CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Ntaavilic. Father Robert E Conaani. Pa.tor A nuwor of St Row Catholic Church. Hastings Saturd.-i Mam 6 30 p.m Sunday Maas 9 30 a m UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashville Phone 852 9719 Comei Washington and Slate Leonard F. Putnam. Pastor Services Sundays ? ^•-rn M°rningWorship, to 43a m ■ Fellowship. Ham Churrh School for a” f m *' M Y F Jr »B and U M.Y.F. $r. Hi; Bible Hour all ages; 1st Wednesday 7:3) pm each month. United Methodist Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville Rev J. G Boomer Sunday School 9 45 a m.. Sunday Worship II oo a m . Evening Service 6 00 pm . Bible Pravcr Wednesday. 7:00p.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillipa S' Pa-ior Loiter DeGraM. 8520806 oi 852-9025 Aaantant PaaWr linn Roacw. 952-8806 Sunday Servuvc Sun-L, School 9.45. Sunday Worahip 11 am; Senday Evening Service7 pm . Wvdnmday night B ble Study 7 p m Hua Ministry — Call Dor Roocue 852-9228 MAPLE grove bible church. Cloverdale Rd. 5 miles south of Nash­ ville. 4 mile Fast of M4i« Pastor Marvin Potter. Phore 852-0661 Su iday Services; Sunday School io a m Morning Services n a m ; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Cottage Prayer meeting 7:30 am Wednest&y ? Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN comer of Barnum Rd. and M-66 Wood­ land Pastor George Spras Phone 367 7741. 9:45 a.m. Worsiup; n a.m. Sunday School. Wednesday Prayer 8 p.m.; W.M.A 2nd Wednesday each month. Adult C.E., 2nd Saturday each month, 8 pm WOODGROVE PARLSH. Coats Grove Rev Pamela Owens. Pastor Phone 367-3324 Church School 9:30 am.; Worship Service. 10:45 a.m Holy Communion first Sunday of each month. Women's Fellowship first Thursday of each month at 10:00 a m WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance Heffelfinger Phone 367-3961 9 15 am Worship Service; 10:30 a.m Sunday School; ?.» p m Wednesday UMYF Welcome The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Velte Rd . Woodland Timothy Rothfuaa. Pastor Sun­ day achool every Sunday at 9:15. Sunday worship 10:30. Coffee frliowahip following Sunday worship on 2nd and 4th Sun­ days each month Lutheran Brotherhood meet* I at Sunday. 7.30 pm Luther I-eag-je meets 2nd Sunday, 6.30 p m. Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev. Phil Perkins. Pastor. 10 a.m. nundav School; 11 a.m. Morning Worihip. Junior Church. Nursery; 7 p m Worship. Wednesday 7.30 . pm Family Night Missionary Society vecono Friday. 7 p.n.. Potluck. Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. '06 Cherry St Pastor Rev Jerry Drummond Phone 7656134 1000 am Sunday School. 11:00 *m Morning Worship. Evening Worship 700 pm Wednesday evening prayer neeting at Y C.W Club's 7.00 p.m "A Growing Church For Coming Lord. GALILEAN BAPTIST. 106th Si and N Freeport Rd Phone 945-5704 10 a m Sunday School; II a m Morning Worship; 7 p.m. Evening Service; Wednesday - Prayer Meeting 7 30p.m HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M 50 North of Freeport at the Kent-Ionia County Line Rev James Kinsey Morning Worship 10 a.m ; Church School 11a.m. Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m Morning Services. 11:15 Sunday khool These are classes (or all. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. 708 West Main Street Worship 10 a m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; Evening Worship6 p.m MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M37. >uat north of hliddlcvilh* 795-9726 Rrv Wraicy South. Paator Mark J Highman. Paator of Youth aid Education Sunday School 9:45 am ; Morning Worship 11 a m.. Evening Service 6 p.m. NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Husseil St Rev Gary Fmkbeiner •’hone 795-7429. Sunday Worship Service 10 a m and 7 p m ; Wednes­ day Bible Sludy.7:30 pm. PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M .17 at Parmalec Road. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel, Pastor Phone 891585 Rev. Charles Doombos. Ass» i ant Pastor, phone 795-3466 First Service 9 a m ; Church School 10 15 a m . Second Service 11:15a m . Even­ ing Celebration 6 pm. ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phom 392 2889 Sunday Mass II a m McCALLUM CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRLST The Churrh in the WildwoocT Oua Lak- Road Pulor Gary Brooka Morning Worship 11 a m . Sunday School 9.45 a m. Evening S-rv k-t 7 p.m . Prayer Meeting and Youth Mrviing 7pm Thursday; Women • Mia aionary AaaociaUon firat Thursday of each rronth 9 .10 nm Halting* and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your Ute. Home. Business and Car EW. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf -f- Western Industry FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member r.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodwoy • Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" -118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home Corne r of Walnut A 5. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST HAPTLST CHURCH OF GRANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd . 2 mile, amth of Gun Lake Rev Da: Bowman. Pastor Larry Tungate, Sun Uy School Supt Sunday School 9 45 a m.. Church Service* 11 a m . 6 p m Evening Service*. Wednesday 6:30 p m SOCK 3 thru 6 pude*. 7 p m Adult Prayer and Bible Study Hu- mmutry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-5413 for pickup MARTIN REFORMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Drive-in. walk-in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev Marvin Meeter. Pastor Worship Ser vices Hi a.m and 7:30 p m . Sunday School II 15a m ST CHYIL & METHODIUS Gun I«ikc Father Dennis Boylan. Pa*'«r !'hone792-2889 Saturday Mass '• p m Sundav Mas* 9 a m DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH lender Road near Pine l-ike Hev John F Padgett. Pastor Sunday Worship 9 3U a m anti 6pm Sunday School Ham ' 'outh « boir meets each Monday 6 30 p m ST FRANCIS Op' ASSLSI EPISCO­ PAL < lit RCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Mass « a m . Church Sctiool m . ni Family Eucharist 10 a m Nursery 10 a m . Midweek services as announced Father Kurt Fish. Vicas 68M345 rewan Hastings Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 N. Broadway. R«v. Jamca Hilgcndorf Sunday School 945 a_m ; Monung WonUp 11 a.m; Sunday 'Shower* of Blearing" WBCH 8 459 00 a.m ; Evening Service 6 30 pm. Wed­ nesday - Mid-Week Bible Study. Youth «nd Children'* Servicaa 7 p.m. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Hanover, Hailing* Leonard Davis. Paator Ph 948-2236 or 94S-9429 Sunday Sunday School 9 45 a m Worship 11 a m . Youth 5 p m . Evening Worship 6 pm, Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 pm Nursery for all aervice* Wednesday CYC 6 45 pm. prayer and Bible study 7 p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan SH8 8004 Sunday Service* Sunday School 9:30a m Morning Worship 10'45 a.m . Evening Worship 6 p.m Wednesday Family Night Adull Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 pm Sacred Sound* Rehearsal 8:30 p m Sunday morning service broadcast WBCH ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 806 S Jefferson Father Robert E Consaai. PaaUy. Saturday 5ta»a 4.30 p.m.. Sunday Ma**r« R nm and II am Confr»«*on» Saturday. 4.00 • 4:30 pm WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST. 3185 N Broadway Rev Constance Heffelfinger. Pastor Ph 367-3961 Church School 9:30. Worship Service 11 am. Senior MYF 7 o m . Thursday evet.mg starling al 7 p m Choir. U M Women: Welcome Circle third Wednesday of month. 1 p m FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Bruadway Rev David D. Garrett. Phone 948 2229 Parsonage. 945-3195 Church Where a Christian experience makca you a member 9 45 a.m Sunday School; 10:45 a.m Worship Service. 7pm Fellowship Worship. 7 p m Wednesday Prayer ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH or. McCann Rd. in Irving Sunday Morning prayer at 10 30 Holy Communion at 11:00 The Rt Rev. William O. Lewia. Ractor HARVEST CHURCH, on M-13 five mile, aouth of Hasting*. Paator Larry Silverman. Aaaoc. Paator Allan Welch Ph 948-8024 Servirr time* Tueaday night (prayer, praue. and worship) at 7 pm.. Thursday night (Teaching service) at 7 pm, Sunday 9:30 s m. Sunday «chool for all agea. 10:31 a m momma worship. 6 p m. evening wor ship "Words of Truth radio broadcast SiW.V 2. P.“ on WI>' P KM '‘,5 3> ■*«» °n WMAX*M(14 80)at315pm HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Boltwond and East Stale Road. 945-9121 Rev Donald L Brail. PaMor Sunday School 10:00 am Worship Service 11:00 a m Eyening Service 6:00 p m Prayer Meeting 7:00 p m Wednesday EMMANUE1. EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer Broadway and Center Sc Fr Shek don Harbach. Locum Tenm* Service* Sunday. Mbm and Church School 10 s.m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road Pastor JT Crawnier Phone 945-2285 Sunday School 9 45 a m . Worship 11:00 am. Evening Service 6 pm. Wednenday Prai*c Gathering 7 p m. 5 OH E OF REVIVAL UHUHt'll iFull <Mwpr|l 17|T»• luielUM* 4Rd . Sundav iiManiing --nm-. prutw and hymn- |n.:Ml .i m . Evening *ifvae». >naiig<-li>lu . T ill pin. Sunday Youth M<-i-l>ng li(Ml pm, Wrdnnday Hilde Sludy raid I'r.iyrr Meeting at 7 .'H p m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 mile* E on M-79 Steven Reid Pastor Sundav Church School Ui nta m . Worship Service II 3»ia m Untied Methodist Women |»| Wednesday each month HASTINGS CIIKLSTIAN CHURCH. 102 E Wnodlawn Ave MiniMer Scott t)nvi> Sundav Worship 9 3(1 a m Fellow»tiip 1(1 :lt> t>> 11 (4i a m Bible School 11 (Ml a m to 12(S' mrm Wrdnruiay Bilik Study and Fellowship 7 3(1 tn H 311 pm Phont 9-15-2076 BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 a m . Worship Service 11 am Prayer Service Thur* day7p m CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST MTTER DAY SAINTS Meeting at Si-J E Bond Sunday Sacrament meeting 9 (k> am. Sunday School ........... m Branch President David McMonigle Phone I 698 9849 or !M5 N( IRTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH romer uf Wudarhonl and Wing Rrf» pa.i„r Mark W.U 5MH Buehler Hd 7« 8-*s. Sunday school 10 a m . Worship 11 a m.. Evenini' Srrvv-. 7 n n. t*___ o FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Grand Sr Mar* J Highman. Paator Ph 948282" Sunday School. 10 a m morning worship anr. .hddren* church. 11 am. ynul bmeeting.. 5pm. evening worihip. 6 pm Thurwla. Prayer meeung 7 pm. Thursday teen riaaww and Primary Adven turn 7 ;>m Nursery provided for all aervicr* We welcome all' Hastings Area ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CtwRCH. 2ti25 Airieirt Rd . Dick Taggart. Pastor Chur-h phone 9I8M482 Sunday Sch<»d 9 45 a m . Worship II a m ; Junior Churrh 11am. Evening Worship7 pm; Nurwrv for all service* FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Haatinga. Mv-tugan WiLard H Curtu. Minister Eilaen Higbee. Dir. Chnstian Ed. Sunday. April 3 - Ifcrning Wonhip 9:30 and 11:00. Nursery provided Broadcast of J,30 *rvic* WBCH-AM and FM 9.30 No Church Schod CUaaee except pcr-lundergarten lu 30 Coffee Hour in Memorial HaU Wednesday • 930 Circle 1 meets st the home of Kathryn T.-m* 1:00 Circle 4 meets at the home ol Pearl Slut*. 7:30 Circle 5 meets st the Borne of Cslhy Bschmsn 7:30 Chancel Choir practice BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan J David Walker. Minister 945-2908. Sun Services io a m . Bible Study II a.m. Evening Services 4 p m Wednesday evening Bible Study? p.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. «X) Powell Rd RnmeU A Sarver. p„tor Phone 945 <(224 Worahip service 10 :«i 7 (Mi pm HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. IMM Terry Lane. Phone 945-8884 Saturday services: Sabbath School 9:30 a m ; Worthip 11 a in Tuesday - Bible Study and Prayer Meeling.7:30p,m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79 Jack Bsrthoiomew pnstor. phone 9454995 Robert Fuller, choir director Sunday whrdme l) 30 Fellowship and coffee. 9:55 Sunday School 11 00 Morning Worship. 6.CO Youth Meet­ ing*. 73X) Evening Worship Nursery for all serv ire*. transportation provided to and from morning senr. e* Prayer meeting. 7 HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 220 West Colfax St Bible Lecture 9 30 a.m . Watchtower Sludy 10:45 a m ; Tuesday - Congregation Bible Study 8 ?m . Thursday - Theocratic School 30; Service meeting8230. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green St, Hastings Dr Myron K. Williama. Minuter. Mias -’rance* Horae. Director of Christian Educatioc. Sunday. April 10. 1963 - 9.30 a m. Church School. 930 a.m Bauman Sene*. 10.30 a.m. Coffer Fellowship. 10 30 a.m. Radio Broad­ cast WBCH. 11 i n Worahip. 'Pombdite*" Monday. April 11 - 5,30 p.m- Cub*. 7 p.m. Scouts Tuesday. April 12 - 9.30 a m. Bau­ man Sene*. 12 noon Hi Ncsmera. 2:15 p.m. Cub Den. 6 p.m. Handbell Choir Wednes­ day. April 13 - 6 45 II. Man’s break fast and Bible study. 10 a.m. UMW Board. 11:50 am. UMW Lunch-on 2:30 pm. Carol Choir. 7 p.m. Work Area* 8 p.m Council on Minutne* Thuraday. April 14 ■ 2 30 p m. Spirit Choir. 7 p.m Chancel Choir. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall St. Hasting* Rev. Marvin Sickmiller. Phone 945-5197 Servicr* Sunday School 13:00 a m Morn­ ing Worship 11:00 a.m Sunday and even­ ing servicr 7:30 p.m Wednesday mid week prayer meeting 7.30 p m. PLEASANT VALLEY t'MIED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. M 50 at Bell Rd. Rev Don Palmer » a.m. Worship Ser­ vice. 11 a m Sunday School. 6 30 Evening Service. 7 30 Wednesday I rart^ Service WORD OF FAITH FEUDWSHIP, 2560 W Slate Rd ;0<d Algonquin School) Pastor Jeff Arnett, phone home. 9482792. church 9482549 Sunday: Sunday School 10 a m.. Worship 10:45 a,m.. evening service 6 30 p.m. , GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St Michael Anton. Paator. Ph. 9459414 Eaa^r Sunday. April 4 - 6:00 Sunriae Easter Service. Easter Breakfast after. • Fgg Hunt for children. 10.00 Featrvai Eucharist. Wednesday. April 6 - 73)0 Sarah Circle Saturday. April 9 - 900 Jr Hi Yard REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. 8. Jefferson at Walnut Kenneth Colburn. Pastor Heme 698-8567 Sunday School 10 a m., Worship 11 a m. THE NOTE OF PRALSE (The New Note). 12223 Chef Noonday Rd . Gun Lake area Thursday night Bible study 7 p m 7957808 Vern H. Reed Bernard S. Thomas ___ VERMONTVILLE - Mr. Vern H. Reed, 81, of Vermontville, died Saturday, April 2, 1983 at Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital in Charlotte. He was bom Feb 24,1902 in Sibewa. the so", of Ernest and Minnie (Braden) Reed. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1918. He married Iva Williams on July 7. 1924 and they lived most of their lives in the Vermontville area. He had been employed by Michigan Magnetics as a tool and die maker. His memberships included the Ver­ montville Methodist Church and the Ver­ montville Masonic Lodge. Mr. Reed is survived by his wife, Iva; one son, Vern H. Reed II of Hale, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Natalie Gaedert and Mrs. Joyce Peterson, both of Vermontville; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Knapp of Bradenton, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 5 at 3 p.m. at the Vermontville Methodist Church. Rev. Margery Schleider officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were by Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ver­ montville Methodist Church. LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Bernard S. Thomas, 79. of Lake Odessa, died Friday. April 1,1983 at Midland Nursing Home. He was bom Nov. 25.1903 in Lake Odessa, the son of Sidney and Blanche (Knapp) Thomas. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1921 and received his teaching certificate from Western Michigan University in 19.31. He married Uceba Daniels in August of 1931. He taught school for 10 years in Lawton, Mich. In 1938, he established his own car­ pentrybusiness. He was also employed at the Ionia Reformatory from 1953 until his retirement in 1966. He attended the Lake Odessa Congregational Church and was a past member of the Lions Club. Mr. Thomas is suivived by his wife, Uceba; three sons, Lowell of Midland, Douglas of Grand Blanc, and Bruce, out of state; one daughter, Mrs. Gene (Bernadine) Carr of Lake Odessa; and eight grand­ children Services were held Monday, April 4 at 1 p.m. from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Rev. Randall Kohls officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Fire Dept. Envelopes are available at the chape). E. Mae Curtis BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Edward D. (E. Mae) Curtis, 79, of 135 Derby St., died Friday, April 1, 1983 at her residence. She had been ill for the past year. She was bom in Bellevue and graduated from Bellevue High School and the former Western Normal College, now Western Michigan University. She taught school in Eaton County. She and her husband, Edward D. Curtis, operated Curtis E. House, a hotel in Hastings, from 1948 to 1962, then moved to the Derby Street address in Battle Creek in 1962. Mr. Curtis died in 1972. She was a life member and past matron of the Bellevue OES Chapter No. 196, a 50-year member of the Bellevue Grange No. 134, a member of the Barry County Sports Women Club, a past national, state, district and county officer of the Calhoun County Auxiliary to the Rural Letter Carriers Association. She was also a member of the Temple Baptist Church. Mrs. Curtis is survived by a daughter, Ms. Vesta Lou Shultz Cutis of Las Vegas, Nev.; five grandchildren; three great - grand­ children; and a sister, Mrs. Glen (Helen) Reed of Bellevue. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 4 from the Lehman Chapel, Shaw Funeral Homes of Bellevue. Pastor James A. Glidewell of the Temple Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. Eva Maria Sager Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Vccdrr Koad. I Mlle South of M-M tael ween Darby and Nash Roads Pastor. Bill Steven* Phone693-2315 10 a m Sunday School; Hi m Morning Wnrhsip; 7 o'clock Sunday evening wonihip; 7:30 p m Wednesday Prayer Service ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odeaaa. Rev. Inula Badooe. Admit* latratrr 374-8274 or 374-7406 Saturday Maaa 5:30 pm; Sunday Maaaea 8 and 10. WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, jurt off M-66 N. of M-M). in Village of Wotidbury Paator Duane Walter. Phone ■174-7251 Worahip arrvM-e 9 30 a.m.; Sunday Sr hool 10 45 aju . Youth Fellow­ ship Wednrwia'. 7 p.m.; Bible Study and Prayer Service Wednraday 7 p.m CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner of 1st and 2nd Ave.. Lake Odessa Pastor George Speas. Phone 374-8756. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Schrol • 10:00 a.m. Evening Service • 7 30 p.m. Wednesday Eve ■ Prayer Meeting - 7:30 p.m 1AKEW00D UNITED METHODIST Hwy M-50. % mite W of M-66. Lake Odem* Rev Jamea Hulett, Paator. Worahip b.30 and 11 aun.; Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST. 912 Fourth Ave Rev Stephen Keller. Ph 3748861. Church School 9:45 am. Worahip Sen ice* 8.30 and 11 a m. Coffee Hour 12 LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Paator Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555 Arroaa from the high whool. 7180 Velte Rd. M-50 Sunday School 10.00 a m . Worahip Service 11.00 am Everung Service 6.30 p m . Wedneaday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 820 Sixth Ave Rev Ben Ridder Ph 374-8607. 9.30 a m. Coffee Hour. 9.45 am Sunday School. 11 am. Worahip Service. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 [“P1!*** R“d>U Kohte. Ph 3748753 Wonhip Hour 9.30 am.. FeDowahip Hour 1030 am . Church School 11 im DELTON - Eva Marie Sager, 52, of South Cobb Rd., died early Tuesday morning, April 5. 1983 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, after a lingering illness. She was born July 3,1930 at the Cobb Road farm, the daughter of Delmar and Della (Phillips) Sagar. She had spent her entire lifetime on the 140 acre homestead. She graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School in 1949. From 1949 to 1952, she was emplo>ed at the Delton High School cafeteria. From 1952 to 1965, she was em­ ployed by International Paper Company of Kalamazoo, and from 1965 to 1977 as dietitian supervisor at Borgess Medical Center. She returned to the International Paper Com­ pany in 1978 where she was employed until taking a medical leave January 12, 1983. She also had run a foster home for more than 50 children since 196.). She is survived by two daughters, Annina J. Sager, at home, and Cora Sager of Florida; one granddaughter; her mother, Della Sager of Cobb Rd.; her father, Delmar Sager of Grand Rapids; four sisters, Mrs. Merle (Bessie) Weaver of Hickory Corners, Mrs. Max (Opal) Bower of Delton, Mrs. Ben (Lucille) Lewis of Fenton, and Mrs. Thomas (Myrtle) Elder of Coldwater; five brothers, Stanley Sager of Battle Creek, Marvin, Wilbur, Donald and Lawrence Sager, all of Delton; and several nieces and nephews. Another brother, Bud, was killed in action in 1945 during World War II. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 7 at 11 a.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton, with Rev. Gary Finkbeiner officiating. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Richard Hale Faith teaches us that real wealth is tax-exempt ^ur opposing factions will probably never agree on the basic principles of economics and the role that government should play in our lives, if any. It will always he argued whettier certain needs are best provided by individuals themselves or by govern­ ment programs, financed by our taxes. No matter which side prevails, however, taxation is something that will always be with us; and when we pay our taxes we should remind ourselves that acquiring material possessions is by no means everything in life. A definite place in our schedules should be allotted to spending time with our families, particu­ larly during our children's growing years. Moreover, a portion of that time with them should be spent at our House of Worship, where the lessons will show us that the real wealth in our lives is something that can never be taxed. DELTON - Richard Hale, 51, of Hayward Rd., died suddenly early Wednesday morning, April 6. He was born May 9, 1931 in Plainwell, the son of Charles and Florence (DeLong) Hale. Mr. Hale had lived the past 25 years in the Delton area and was formerly of Richland. He married Ruth Baumgartner May 17,1952, who preceded him in death in 197G. Reserved in the U.S. Army in the 101st Air Bom Division during the Korean conflict. Mr. Hale was self-employed as a cement contractor for many years. He was a member of the Delton Lions Club. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Deb) Frey of Hastings; one son, Daniel Hale of Plainwell; four grand­ daughters; his father, Charles Hale of Richland; six sisters, Mary Hale of Richland, Mrs. Nancy Lyons of Plainwell, Mrs. Ralph (Sharon) Knowlton of Winter Haven, Florida, Mrs Beverly Parsons of Bartesville, Oklahoma, Arlene Harrison and Pamala Hale both of Kalamazoo; four brothers. Francis (Bud) Hale and David Hale, both of Richland, Ronald R. Hale of Kalamazoo and Dr. Gene Hale, D.D.S. of Midland; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 9 at 3 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Friends may meet the family after 11 a.m. Saturday. Rev. Emerson Minor will officiate with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Virgins Rogers Virginia Rogers Miss Virginia Rogers, the first female member of Michigan’s Veterans of Foreign Wars, died Sunday, March 27,1983, at tHe age of 72, in Traverse City. She had lived in the Delton area until she became too ill to care for herself and was moved to the Traverse Geriatriu Village in Traverse City, close to her sister in Kewadin. Miss Rogers was initiated into the Delton Memorial Post 422 in September 1978. As a member of the Army’s nursing corps, she served in Africa. Sicily, Italy and France from 1943 to 1945, setting up hospitals in the combat zone. She once turned down an invitation to join the VFW women’s auxiliary because she wanted full membership in the main organization. She was born August 15,1910 in Galesburg, where she lived until 1928. She graduated from Michigan State University and worked as a public health nurse in Detroit until 1942. After the war, honorably discharged as a captain, she was employed as a medical social worker at Receiving Hospital in Detroit. She retired in 1967 and returned to the Gull Lake, Delton area where she was active in the Ladies of the Lake Club, Gull Lake and the Parkwood Garden Club in Kalamazoo. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. John (Vernette) Royal of Kewadin, and her stepmother, Mrs. Franklin (Margaret) Varney of Kalamazoo. Interment was in the Marshall Cemetery, Marshall. James K. Pierce NASHVILLE - James Kevin Pierce, 22, of 522 Durkee St, died Monday, April 4, at Pennock Hospital. He was born Sept. 6, 1960 in Hastings, the son of James M. and Betty (Gould) Pierce. He attended Maple Valley Hiuh School and graduated in 1978. He had been confined to a wheelchair since July 26, 1981 due In a motorbike accident. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Pierce of Nashville; one brother, Terry of Nashville; paternal grandmother, Leona Pierce of Marcellus, Mich.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Gould. Services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at the Nashville Baptist Church. Memorial contributions can be made co the Intensive Care unit of Pennock Hospital. Arrangements by Vogt Funeral Home, Nashville. WMU classes offered at Pennock “Ceramics,’’ “Topical Studies in Psychology: Family Intervention” and “Leadership" are three cf the 22 claisses being offered by Western Michigan University’s Division of Continuing Education during its spring session, May 2 to June 22, through the WMU Battle Cr-eek Regional Center. Classes range from three to four credit hours They are offered at seven locations, including Pennock Hospital in Hastings The registration deadline for classes; is Monday, April 18. Book lists and registration materials may be obtained from Micliael Myckowiak, regional director. WMU Battle Creek Regional Center, Kellogg Community College, 450 North Ave., Battle Creek, MI, 49017, or by calling (616 ) 383-5380. Tuition is $56.75 per undergraduate cnjdit hour for Michigan residents. Graduate tuition is $66.75 a credit hour for Michigan residents. These classes are also offered on a "space available" basis through the Community Listener Program This non-credit program enable persons of all ages to sit-in on classes for a cost $25 per credit hour. Spaces must be reserved by the week of April 25 to 29. �The Hastings Bonner. Thursday, April 7, 1983 — Page 5 Woodland News Wayne Henney, Woodland Township supervisor, announced this week that the Woodland Township Council has made arrangements with the Hastings Sanitary Service so that township residents may sign a register with their name and address when they bring rubbish to the dump. This register will be checked later, and if anyone who is not a legal resident of the township is using the township rubbish disposal allotment, they will be billed for the service. This arrangement removes the necessity for issuing identity cards to all residents. Mr. Henney pointed out that signing another person’s name to a legal document con­ stitutes forgery, and that that is a felony. An open house is being planned to celebrate ‘.he 50th wedding anniversary of Jean and Jennie Kelley. The open house will be held at Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road on April 10 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. It is requested that no gifts be brought, as the presence of friends and neighbors will be pleasure enough. Carl Heise will be celebrating his 90th birthday on April 14. A card shower is being planned. Anyone who knows Mr. Heise can send him a birthday card at Luther Village. 2000 32nd Street S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mr. Heise is noted for his active life style and his enjoyment of the facilities of the retirement center. A Hood pressure clinic will be held at Zion Lutheran Church during the coffee fellowship on Sunday, April 10 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The Community Education blood pressure clinic •. ill be held at Woodland Elementary School on Monday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. This clinic is held every month during the school year on the second Mchi day. Special music at the Zion Lutheran Maundy Thursday service included Aaron Doroff singing an original poem that had been put to music by John Kenney. Aaron was accompanied by John Kenney and Duane Reuther playing guitars. Duane plays a bass guitar. The Lakewood Hunger Coalition plans to hold its annual Friendship Festival in the Lakewood High School gym on Saturday. April 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event includes booths of food and crafts by most local churches and lots of local artists and crafts people. It will include a free-will­ offering dinner in the cafeteria at the high school that evening from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Money made at this event pays for Christ­ mas baskets for the poor and helps support the Food Pantry maintained by the Lakewood group at Zion Lutheran Church. The United Methodist Women of Woodland United Methodist Church sponsored their annual Christian Women’s community Easter fellowship Wednesday. March 30 at 9 a.m. Around 60 women from all Woodland churches attended. A quartet from Lakewood High School, which included Jeff Sutherland, Greg Tyler. Teresa Price and Jane Hofetra, sang and the guest speaker was Ethel Treglown from Haslett. Ms. Treglown did a reading of “He is Alive", a report of the Holy Week as seen through the eyes of a 14-year-old boy. Following the program, special breads and coffee were served in the fellowship hall. Other Holy Week events at Woodland United Methodist Church included Maundy Thursday services with special music by Ann Slowins who played a recorder which is a simple instrument so ancient that it was used in Biblical times. It is similar to a wooden clarinet without keys. An Easier Egg Hunt and party was held for the Sunday School children on Saturday afternoon at the church. After the Easter egg hunt, the children were served cookies and punch and visited with a special guest, a four-week-old black lamb from Greydon Slowins' farm at Sebewa. A sunrise service was also held at Woodland Methodist Church at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday. Reverend Connie Heffelfinger spoke. The church’s quartet, Duane Bump, Ron Martin, Arlen Heise and Roger Buxton, sang. Following the sunrise service, a break­ fast cooked by Galen Kilmer that included an egg and ham souffle, cinnamon rolls, orange juice and coffee was served to around 30 people in the church fellowship hall. Close to 200 people attended Easter Sunrise service and breakfast at Zion Lutheran Church. The breakfast at that church was Hannah's quiche (a casserole made cf eggs, ham and bread) as well as sweet rolls, coffee cakes, coffee and juice. The breakfast was sponsored by the senior choir of the church, and the free-will offering will go toward new choir robes. Former Woodland resident John Ommen died at the Charlotte Medical Care Facility last week. Mr. Ommen was 81 years old. His funeral was held Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church near Woodland and he was buried at the Woodland Cemetery. Mr. Ommen is survived by his wife, Mildred, a son in Lansing, and a daughter. Marilyn Ferrin of Sunfield. Kilpatrick Brethren Church Adult Christian Endeavor group served breakfast to 68 people following the Easter Sunrise service at that church. The tables were decorated with beautiful blooming African violets and Easter baskets filled with Easter candy. Everyone who attended enjoyed the ham omelet, sweet rolls and bran muffins served with fresh honey from the hives of Jim Lucas in Woodland. The Adult Christian Endeavor Group will hold its Apni meeting Saturday evening at the church. The meeting will begin with a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. A guest speaker has been invited. Dan McClurkin. a 14-year-old eighth grader, fell from a tree Ft the home of Jeff Ward on East Broadway in Woodland on Monday afternoon where he was visiting with his mother. The Barry County Sheriff Department, the Woodland Fire Depart­ ment, and the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service were called. Dan told the officers and ambulance personnel that the branch he was standing on broke and he lost his grip He said that he fell flat on his back. He was complaining of neck and lower back pain and their was evidence that he had been bleeding Car dealership to be bought by Catherine Lucas from the nose and mouth; so he was placed on a back board and transported by am­ bulance to Pennock Hospital in Hastings. No broken bones or serious injuries were found, and his father reported on Tuesday morning that he had been allowed to go home from the hospital on Monday evening Dan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence R. McClurkin of Hastings. The Lake wood Community Good Friday service that was held at Zion Lutheran Church the evening of April 1 was attended by around 125 people. Five area ministers participated in the service and Pastor Connie Heffelfinger delivered the sermon. Bob and Virginia Crockford arrived home from a two-week trip to California in time for Easier. They were the guests of Harold and Nell Stannard at Cathedral City neat Palm Springs while they were in Califmiia. They especially enjoyed visiting the Saft)iego Zoo and Coronado Island and Bridge. They visited Robert Schuller's Crystal Cathedral in Anaheim and .he Wayfarer's Chapel at Palo Verde which is a glass church built by Frank Lloyd Wright. Numerous weddings are held at the glass chapel throughout the year. While on a bus tour, Nell and Virginia met Gene Autry at the Gene Autry Motel. The bus driver took their picture with him by his Mercedes. They ate lunch at Lawrence Welk's Village at Escondido and visited the Aiicl’s Antics Queen Mary al Long Beach. While they were in the Palm Springs area, Harold celebrated his birthday, and his daughter. Carolyn, her husband. Robert Wilkerson, and daughter. Andrea Coates, came to Cathedral City from their home in the Long Beach area for that event. Virginia said that Harold really enyed all his cards from his Michigan friends. Mr. and Mrs. Stannard’s son, Robert Stannard, and his wife, Wendy, came to spend Easter with Harold and Nell before Robert and Virignia returned home, and they enjoyed their visit with them. Robert and Virginia enjoyed beautiful weather while they were in California and picked grapefruit from the Stannard trees for breakfast every morning. They ate al several interesting places, including Kobe’s Steak House which is a Japanese restaurant where food is cooked at the table in front of the guest. When they returned home, they flew from Palm Springs to Los Angeles in a tiny plane which only held 18 people. They greatly enjoyed the entire trip and their time in California. Seth Pouch celebrated his second birthday and Easter at the home of Grandpa and Grandma Reuther (Mrs. Duane Reuther) with most of his aunts, uncles and cousins. Then on his birthday, which was Monday, April 4, he had a special birthday dinner with a birthday cake at a restaurant in Woodland with his parents, Russ and Sue Duimstra. Charles Andrus. Jr.. 32, has been named vice-president and general manager of Frantz Buick and Chevrolet in Hastings. M. "Lefty” Frantz, president, announced that Andrus is assuming his new position following an agreement made for the pur­ chase of the dealershiD by Andrus. Andrus, of 3112 N. Broadway, is a 1968 graduate of Hastings High School and at­ tended Kellogg Community College and Western Michigan University. He began working at the dealership ten years ago as a sales representative. He subsequently became a truck specialist, used car manager New features at Friendship Festival Charles Andrus, Jr., will be purchasing Frantz Buick and Chevrolet of Hastings. Sculptor John Rogers’ work No American szulptor has ever touched John Rogers in popularity and no other artist of his time made his works so readily available to the general public. Upper- and middle-class people purchased more than 80,000 of John Rogers' plaster statuettes during the 33 year period from 1860 to 1893. An average retail selling price of $14 was realized at the time for each group. In this country, prior to the Civil War, individuals had to be quite wealthy before they could hope to own a marble or bronze work of art sculpture The average middle­ class working person envied the rich their art form but coulc not afford to own similar items. Rogers, born in 1829 in Salem. Mass., was from a family whose ancestors hd been clergymen or merchants. His early education was received in Boston. In 1850, when he was 20, he left home to begin work as a machinist in Manchester. New Hampshire. After eight years. Rogers, by then a master mechan c, left the Amoskeag Machine Shop where he had been employed. He worked for a railroad company, then traveled to Paris. France to begin the study of art. He quickly learned his life would not be that of an artist. Instead, he went “out West" to Chicago where he began the making of plaster statue groups. He soon tired of the then raw-boned Chicago and went to New York City, arriving in November of 1859. His first commercial plaster statue group was titled “Slave Auction” and he im­ mediately began offering it to stores for retail sales. Most of his attempts at mer­ chandising his works proved to be failures. Finally, he hired a negro gentleman to sell the “Slave Auction" groups on the city streets. This method of sales endeavor was an instant success. Selling three or four statues daily, Rogers' negro agent soon outsold what his employer could make. Although sales were important. Rogers soon learned that his clever promotional plan brought many visitors to his studio. These visitors boosted his fame and became steady customers for his works, and patrons of his art form as well. He soon had men working for him. and completed another group titled “Farmer’s Home". It was an instant success. By 1863, Rogers had decided to concentrate on producing statues that the average person could afford. His rapid gain in favor by the American people over the next 30 years stemmed from his sympathy with the common man and, loo. his almost perfect sense of timing. During the Civil War, Rogers made groups with decided Union sympathies. His “Picket Guard", “Camp Life”, “Union Refugees” and “The Wounded Scout - Friend in the Swamp" were among the best received. “Council of War" was a popular group depicting President Lincoln, Secretary of War Edwin Stanton and Lt. General U. S. Grant studying war plans. These sold for $20 each. Between 1859 and 1893, Rogers marketed 88 works of art in piaster or artificial stone. In ’865, he produced what he considered to be his finest group, titled “Taking the Oath and Drawing Rations". The plaster group titled "Ha! I Like Not That!" was inspired from Shakespeare's “Othello”. This group is painted and stands 22 inches high. The famous plaster group titled “Why Don’t You Speak for Yourself, John?" came on the mrrket in 1885. The bronze master model is now the property of the New York Historical Society. For more than a generation, John Rogers modeled and produced miniature groups. These nearly 80,000 works of art could be seen in homes, museums, art exhibits, and offices aross the country. By the early 1890s. a rapid falling of in­ terest in Rogers groups had taken place. In 1892, his last group was published. “The Watch on the Santa Maria” honored Christopher Columbus on the 400th an­ niversary of his discovery of America. Shortly a. ir this work was made public, Rogers sold his statuette business to his foreman, Wm. Brush. At the turn of the century, a decided and sales manager. Andrus left the dealership in 1978 and purchased Nashville Auto and Farm Supply, which he operated until September of 1982 He returned to Frantz Buick and Chevrolet in October. He and his wife, the former Mary Settles, are lifelong residents of the Hastings area, who have actively participated in many local projects and activities. He currently serves on the board of the Economic Development Corporation of Barry County. Their children are Amy. 13, David, 7, Jonathon. 7, and Ericka, 3. Frantz said that the basic eperation of the dealership will remain unchanged with he and the staff but plans are being made to expand the inventory. The dealership em­ ploys 18 people full-time and a varying amount of part-time people. “Car sales are very good," Andrus said, “and we fully expect the future holds new growth for the dealership as a whole.” change in America’s social habits began to take place. The long period of Victorian influence neared an end and more “modern” concepts of art began. John Rogers thought his work by then had become "old fashioned” and he went into other forms of art expression. One of his finest, largest, and most important works of art was a life-sized statue of Abraham Lincoln. It was completed in March 1892, won a bronze medal at the World's Columbian Exposition and was made into a bronze cast in If 10. It still stands where it was first placed, in front of the Manchester High School, Manchester, N.H. Rogers died in 1904 after having 208 in­ dividual works of sculpture art modeled and semi-mass produced. The bust of Henry Ward Beecher, published in 1896, is believed to be the only one in existence today. The renewed interest in John Rogers plaster groups by collectors today shows how important his work was to American life. It is not often that a John Rogers group appears for sale, nor crosses the auction block at an antique sale. When one does appear, it commands a very high price. The Lakewood Hunger Coalition in­ troduces two new features during “Friend­ ship Festival ’83." These special features are a food collection trailer and a poster art presentation. A small trailer will be parked in the hallway of the Lakewood High School. Persons coming to the festival are urged to bring commercially processed foods to fill the trailer. The food will go to the Food Pantry of the Lakewuod Community Ser­ vices Council, housed in the Zion Lutheran Church building. Food items that are greatly needed in­ clude: peanut butter, canned meats, and powered milk. The Awareness Room, during the festival, will demonstrate how and how much the Food Pantry is being used. A poster art display will decorate the high school gym. Children of any age are invited to create a poster that inlerpretes the festival theme - "Caring is Sharing." These posters can be made out of any material. The only request is that the name, address, and phone number of the artist must be on the poster. Even though a special invitation to youngsters of our churches was made for these posters, all persons of the Lakewood community are encouraged to submit a poster. A noon deadline on the day of the festival will be exercised. THERE'S NO NEED TO FEAR FORM 1040 ANYMORE. - || AAA I Treasury Internal Service I ° IU4U U.S. Individual Income Tax Return 1W2 |-,.O) Department of he — tflfnAftft Revenue Z fur the year January 1-Dccernber 31, 1982. or olher Id. yejr beginning Use IRS label. Other­ wise, please print or type. Voui lu.t name and initial (if ioin( ittuin, alw tm apouM-'. name and initial) I9B2. ending 19 I'lewnl home addim (Number and street, including apaitment number or lural lout*) City, town or po»t office. Slate and ZIP code ’residential ■lection Campa | OMB No Your social security Last name Spouse's social sect Your occupation Spouse s occupation ► Do Y°u war,t $ 1 to 8o to this fund? I Yes I ^p.. I No I NoteTchecAinR __ 1 •’nt incteas* IRS Form 1040, It emerges every year at this time and strikes fear in the hearts of millions of American taxpayers. It leaves by April 15 with many of us wondering where the money went. V Adults Thinking About Returning To College: Aquinas College's Office of Continuing Education and Graduate Management Program cordially invite you to a workshop on Saturday, April 9, 1983 from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Loutit Room of Wede Student Center Topics will include: Career Planning Financing Your Education Support Services for Adults Selecting a Major: • Accounting .Business • Computer Information Systems ■ English/Communication Arts • Graduate Management Program* • Liberal Education • Psychology • Religious Studies • Undecided But it doesn't have to be that way any­ more. Not with our Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Now you can deposit any amount up to $2,000 a year into a FDIC insured IRA and deduct the amount of your deposit from your taxable income. You pay no taxes on your IRA contribution or the interest earned until retirement. It's like getting a tax break for contributing to your own retirement. To find out more about our IRA and how it will help you overcome the fear of Form 1040, stop by either Hastings City Bank office. (fiiu ilnntk RSVP. 459-8281, ext. 317 COLLEGE From outside of Grand Rapids, call Toil Free f-sw-541-5410. A. Offices in Hastings and Middleville Member FDIC �I The Hastings Banner, Thursday. April 7 1983 ~ Page 6 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Propotty ot 11480 South Bed ford Road Dowling Michigan WHEREAS default has been mode in the conditions of the mortgage dated March 20 1980 c«ecuted by JACK L McCARIY and LINDA McCARTY husband and wi'e as Mortgagors to UNITED STATES LUMBER COM PANY o Michigan Corporation as Mortgagee which mortgage was recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County Michigan, on March 25. 1980 m Liber 244 on page 977. said mortgage being that of a purchaser s interest in that cer­ tain second land contract dated April 12 1977. a memorandum of said second laid contract which wos recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County Michigan, on Jan­ uary 7 1982, in Liber 404 on page 34 said second land con• ract executed by Thoddeus Stampfler and Geraldine Stomp♦ ier husband and wife as Venders and by Jock I McCarty and Lmda McCarty, husband and wife, as Purchasers, said land contract which is in turn subiect to the vendor s interest in that certain first land contract dated April I. 1976. said ven­ dors interest which was assign­ ed to Inez L. McCarty by assign­ ment from decedents estate doted April 29 1982 recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Mich­ igan in Liber 405 on page 344. said first land contract which was executed by Harvey F. McCarty, as Vendor, and Thaddeus Stampfler and Geraldine Stampfler husband and wife, as purchasers The amount claimed due on the dote hereof is rhe sum of $18,946.93. AND WHEREAS a mortgage foreclosure sale of the premises described in said mortgage wes orgmally scheduled to be held at the Courthouse in the City of Hastings Barry County. Michigan on Thursday March 17 1983 at I 00 p.m said sale which hos been adjourned to April 21 1963 at 1.30 p.m for reason that the notice of mort­ gage foreclosure sale incorrectly provided for o redemption period after said sale of six months. NOTICE IS THEREFORE GIVEN that pursuant to statute and the provisions of said mortgage, said mortgage will be foreclosed by solo of the premises describ­ ed therein, al public auction, held at the Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan that being the place of holding Circuit Court in the County, on Thursday. April 21 1983 at 1 30 p.m The length ot the redemption period after sale will be one year. The premises which will be sold arc situated in the Town­ ship ot Johnstown. County of Barry. State ot Michigan, and described as follows; Port of the Northwest one-quart­ er of Set’ion 9 Town I North. Range 8 West lying West of M37 described os commencing where M 37 intersects the East and West « line of said Sec­ tion 9 for a place of beginning. Thence Northerly along M-37 950 feet thence West 1700 feet thence South 950 feel to the ' • line thence East on the '« line 1700 feet more or less, to the place of beginning, including riparian rights on Mud Loke. Doted Match 24 1983 United States Lumber Company. 401 Hamblin Avenue. Battle Creek Michigan 49017 Thomas R Blaising Attorney lor Mortgagee 707 Michigan National Bonk Building. Battle Creek. Michigan 49017 4-14 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY PROBATE COURT JUVENILE DIVISION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING CASE NO. 2591 TO Mario Michael DelCotto IN THE MATTER OF. Juvenile File #2591 A petition has been filed in the above matter A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on Moy 3. 1983 ot I 00 p.m in the Probate Courtroom. 220 West Court Street. Hastings Ml IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Mario Michael DelCotto per­ sonally appear before the court at the time and place stated above March 29 1983 RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate (4-7) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made ,. the terms and condition: of a certain mortgage made by Thomas L H, lewa and Laurie Holewo husband and wife to First Federal Savings of Battle Creek a division of Great Lakes Federal Savings and Loan As sociotion a corporation organ ized under the Home Owners loon Act of 1933 of the United States of America os amended Mortgagee dated the 29th Joy of September 1978 and recor ded in ’he office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan on the 2nd day of October 1978 m Liber 238 of Barry County Records at Page 455 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, ot the date of this notice for principal and interest the sum of Thirty Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Eigh’ and 96 100 ($30,368 96) Dollars And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt securea by said mortgage or any port thereof Now. therefore by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michi gon in such cose made and pro vided. notice is hereby given that on the 21st day ot April 1983 at 'wo odock in the after noon. Local Time said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder at the East en trance to the Barry County Courthouse in the City of Has tings. Barry County. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the pre mises described in said mart gage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid on said mortgage, with the interest thereon ot nine and three quar ters (9.75%) per cent per annum and all legal costs, char gos and expenses including the attorney fees allowed by low. and also any sum or sums which may be poid by the under signed necessary to protect its interest in the premises Said premises are situated in the Townsh.p ol Prairieville. County of Barry. State of Michigan and described os The North ‘■j of the Northwest '/« of the Southeast ' • of Section 17. EXCEPT a parcel in the North west corner thereof. 180 fee* North and South by 283 feet East and West. Town I North. Rango 10 West Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan During the twelve months im­ mediately fol'owing 'he sale the property may be redeemed Dated at Ann Arbor, Michigan March 11. 1033 GREAT LAKES FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Mortgagc-e Legal Department Grea'Lakes Federal Savings Building 401 East Liberty Sireet P.O Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107 (313)769 8300 (4-7) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER File No. 83-190 DO KAREN I. BLACK Plaintiff, -vsJEFFREY P. BLACK Defendant At a session of said Court, hold in the Circuit Court Rooms in the City of Hastings Michi gon. on this 22nd day of March 1983. PRESENT HONORABLE HUDSON E. DEMING. Circuit Court Judge. Upon reading and filing the Affidavit of Plaintiff's Attorney David K. Ryan, wherein it appears that the above-entitled cause is one tn which personal jurisdiction over the Defendant is not required and that the present address of the Defend ant is unknown to Plaintiff. IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDG ED that the Defendant. JEFFREY P. BLACK, shall answer the Complaint of the Plaintiff or take such other action as may be permitted by law on or before the 12th day of July. 1983. or upon failure to answer said Complaint or lake such other action as moy be permitted by law. the Plaintiff shall be entitled to a Judgment of Default in said cause. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be pub­ lished in the Hostings Banner for four (4) consecutive weeks commencing on the 7th day of April 1983 HUDSON E. DEMING Barry County Circuit Court Judge 4 28 HOPE TOWNSHIP Township Board Meetings Schedule 1983-84 Fiscal Year □ Monday. April 11. 1983..................... 7:30 P.M. lj Monday, May 9. 1983 ....................... 7:30 P.M. L7 Monday, June 13, 1983..................... 7:30 P.M. Monday, July 11. 1983....................... 7:30 P.M. Monday. August 8. 1983................... 7:30 P.M Monday. September 12. 1983 .......... 7:30 P.M. r2 Monday. October 10, 1983 ................ 7:30 P.M. Monday. November 14, 1983........... 7:30 P.M. Monday. December 12, 1983 ............7.30 P.M. Monday January9. 1984 ................. 7:30P.M. Monday. February 13. 1984 ............. 7.30 P M. □ Monday, March 12. 1984................... 7:30 P.M. Please note time change. Minutes of the meet­ ings are available for public inspection by appointment at the Office of the Township Clerk 1061 W. Brogan Rd.. Hastings. Michigan. Phone ,616-945-5722. Meetings are held at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 S. Wall Lake Rd. SHIRLEY R. CASE. Clerk Students want to be heard STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No IB 752 In the motter of BEACHLER PAUL NICHOLS. Deceased. Social Security Number 365-280073 ’ AKE NOTICE On April 21. 1983 at 10 30 a m in the probate <ourtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. IOUGHRIN Judge ol Probate, a hearing will be held on the Petition of Daniel Robert Nichols for Commencement of Proceedings in this estale and praying that Daniel Robert Nichols be appointed Personal Representative of said estate end that the her* at law of the Deceased be determined by on Order of the Court, ond that upon completion of the adminis­ tration. the residue be assigned to persons appearing of record entitled thereto Creditors of the Deceased are notified that all claims against the Estate ore to be presented to the Personal Rep'esentative n care ol Stephen L. Longelond. 133 West Cedar Street. Kalama­ zoo. Ml 49007. on or before June 20 1983. Notice is further given that the estate shall thereupon Ee assigned to those persons appearing of record entitled thereto Th j Decedent died on March 23. *983, and hi* last known aajress wos 11165 East Shore Drive Delton. Michigan 490<6 and his social security number was 365 28-0073. Dote March 29 1983 Daniel Robert Nichols. 413 South Grove. P.O. Box 63. Delton. Ml. Stephen L. Longelond (P32583) 133 West Cedar Sireet. Kalama­ zoo Ml 49007 (616) 382-3690. I. JJ’* i This is one part of a weekly series of ar­ ticles pertaining to a variety of concerns and recommendations that were aired by a group of Hastings and Delton students during a recent Student Leadership Foium. In a letter to Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent John it. Fehsenfeld. the Slate Coordinator of the Student Leadership Forums. Gary Cass. said. "1 was quite impressed with many of the solutions your students proposed to the issues lacing public education.") Students at Ute forum expressed a number of concerns about their desire for better communication with their own student government, the administration, and local school board. Students said they were concerned that issues raised by student government are often not taken seriously by the ad­ ministration and the board. As a possible solution, students suggested that a ommittee of students should be formed tc^oice the concerns of the students at board meetings. The committee should appoint a chairperson to present this in­ formation to the school board, the students said. The' also said schools do not encourage students to properly voice their concerns and recommended that a list should be placed in the office where the students could wirte down their issues and solutions. On the other hand, the students at the forum placed some of the communication problem upon their fellow students. Par­ ticipating students said that, in general, students do a poor job of making theii recommendations for improvement known. They suggested that students should voice their solutions to the school board because boards should welcome the opinions of students. Many students feel helpless because the administration has all the power when it comes to school decisions, forum par­ ticipants said As a recommendation, they feel that administrators should meet with students on a regular basis to discuss what is taking place in the school district. Too many students do not understand the problems the district is experiencing, forum students said. They also mentioned that better com­ munication is needed between the student council and student body, noting that student councils lack organization. The forum participants said student council meetings should follow a planned agenda and the minutes of their meetings should be posted and circulated. The student council must encourage all students to be involved in school matters, they commented. Another concern expressed by forum participatns was that most students do not know when school board meetings are held. Participants said schools should announce, in the daily announcements, when the school board will meet and the content of the agenda. Forum members said they thought un­ derclassmen are afraid to voice their opinions and schools should have class meetings designated to get student input to help improve the situation. Each class should write up their recommendations for improvement and present them to the student council, students said. The participants at the forum expressed the feeling that many class officers are irresponsible and some have poor leadership skills. The students recommended that of­ ficers receive leadership training. “They have to be taught how to be effective," they said. (Next week’s topic will be student con­ cerns and recommendations about student involvement). Michael Kerr has been promoted to the position of plant manager at E.W. Bliss Company's Hastings plant, company officials announced this week. For the past four years Ken has served as the controller for the local firm. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARMG File No. IB.727 Estate ol BURNELL N. LARKE. Deceased. TAKE NOTICE: On April 21. 1983 at 9 30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the Petition of NANCY B. LARKE seeking the probate of a pur­ ported Will of the deceased do'ed April 2. 198). appoint­ ment of NANCY B. LARKE as Personal Representative of the deceased. o determination of heirs and interested parties, and assignment ol the estate to the persons appearing of record entitled thereto. Creditors must filo their claims with the Barry County Probate Court before June 21st. lq83 the date for filing claims a->d send a copy to NANCY B LARKE. 1321 Sixth Avenue. Marco Island, Florida 33937. Objections to claims must be fi ed within 20 days of said dote. Date March 24. 1983 NANCY B LARKE. 1321 Sixth Avenue. Marco Island. Florida 33937. LAW OFFICES OF WILBUR & BYINGTON BY. ROBERT L. BY­ INGTON (P-27621). 222 West Apple Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. 1-616-945-9557. 4-7 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY E.W. Bliss has new plant manager The appointment of Michael R. Ken- as the new plant manager for the Hastings operation is announced by Lewis A. Mahoney, general manager for E.W. Bliss Division, Gulf -t- Western Manufacturing Company. Kerr moves to this plant manager's position from controller, a position he has held for the past four years. Prior to that time, he held various accounting manager's positions since joining E.W. Bliss in 1974. Before joining E.W. Bliss, Kerr was with the Rapistan Division of Lear Siegler, Inc. for 10 years. He holds a bachelors of science degree in accounting from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. He and his family currently reside in East Grand Rapids. “As plant manager of the Hastings operation, Kerr has responsibility for all aspects of the plant operation." Mahoneysaid. E.W. Bliss is the leading designer and manufacturer of metalforming equipment in North America. SAVE $1.00 0N2 EIGHT-RACKS. PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 18,754 Estate of WILLIAM HENRY DIPP, JR.. Deceased. Social Security Number 385-24-1637. TO: All interested parlies — Your interest in the mailer moy Ee barred or affected by the fol­ lowing TAKE NOTICE: On April 27. 1983 cl 9:30 o.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Moxine Aletha Dipp requesting that Moxine Aletha Dipp be appointed Personal Representative ol Estate of William Henry Dipp. Jr., who I ved at 6765 Fighter Rood. Free­ port. Michigan 49325, and who cied January 17. 1983; and re­ questing also that the will of the Deceased dated February 14. 1980 be admitted to probole, and that the heirs at low of said ceceased be determined. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the Deteased must be presented, rersonally or by mail, to both tie Personal Representative end to the Court on or before July 11. 1983 Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Dote: March 30. 1983 MAXINE ALETHA DIPP. Personal Representative by Richard J. Hudson. Address of Personal Representative 6765 Fighter Road. Freeport Michigan 49325. Richard J. Hudson (P15220). Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Show & Fisher 215 5. Church St. Has­ tings Michigan 49058 . 616-9453495 Take a Sunday School cruise April 10 The First Church of God in Hastings is launching a special Sunday School program entitled: "Take a Sunday School Cruise." This program sets sail Sunday. April 10. at 9:30 a.m. and will continue for six con­ secutive Sundays. There will be a special event each Sunday like puppets, magic tricks and always a mystery gue Sunday School classes will be conducted after our opening. Children of all ages, parents, and other adults are most welcome to join in the fun. Come to the First Church of God, 1330 N. Broadway in Hastings, April 10 and take a Sunday School Cruise. Bring a friend and watch our Sunday School grow. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF APPLICATION Notification is hereby given that Michigan National Bonk. 124 W Allegan. Lansing. Ml 48910 has filed an application with the Comptroller af the Cur­ rency on March 18. 1983, as specified in 12 CFR 5 of the CMiptreller's Manual for National Banks, for permission to estab­ lish o CBCT branch at 230 N. Broadway St.. Hostings. Ml 49058 Any person wishing to comment on this application moy file comments in writing with the Regional Administrator of National Bonks. Seventh National Bonk Region. Sears Tower, Suite 5750. 233 S. Wocker Dr.. Chicago. IL 60606 within 10 days after the dote of this publication. The nonconfidential portions of the ap­ plication ore on file with the Regional Administrator as port of the public file. This file is available for public inspection during regular business hours. NOTICE To Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hostings, Michigan: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meet­ ing of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held ot the Home Office. 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday. April 13,1983, beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L. O'CONNOR, Secretary STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE FILE NO. 18.757 Estate of ORVILLE PHILLIP WILKINS 398 03-2730-A Social Security Number TAKE NOTICE: On April 27. 1983 al 11.00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, c hearing will be held on the petition of Forrest Wilkins requesting that Forrest Wilkins be appointed Personal Representative of Orville Phillip Wilkins who lived at 916 W. 25th Street. San Ber­ nardino. California, arid who died September 29. 1982. ond requesting a'so that the will of the Deceased da'ed March 18 1901 be admitted to probate. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by moil to both the Personal Representative ond to the Court on or before July 7. 1983 Notice •* further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitlec persons appearing of record John P O Keeffe (P-18447) 220 West Mom St P O Box 123 lomo. Michigan 48846 (616-527 3410) Date Morch28 1983 Forrest Wilkins Personal Representative 9420 Harbin Hespeno California 92345 (4-7) SAVE $1.00 Off the regular price of two eight-packs of Coke; Tab; or diet coke' In half-liter refillable bottles. 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TaD or diet Coke Any other use consututes-frauiij NOTE re DEalep Fjr eacn coupon you accept as our autnonzea agent we * n oa. you tne face value of tnis coupon oius K handling charges P'Ovioea vou ana your customers nave complied wun tne terms of tnis offer Any otner application constitutes "aud invoices snowing your purchase Of sufficient stock to cover an coupons must De snown upon request void wncre pronimtea ta«ea or restrictea vour customer must pay any required sales ti« ana pome deposit casn value 1 20 of K Pedeem ov man mg to Tne Cc.aCoi? company o» Michigan PO Bo« 1504 Clinton iowa 52754 Offer good only in area served Dv me Coca-Cola Bottling Company of M^oao �The Hastings Bonner. Thursday. April 7, 1983 — Held March 26th Delton students place in VICA contest Several Delton student participants in the regional VICA contest, held March 26 at Delton, placed among the top five in their respective competition and are now eligible to continue on. In architectural drafting, Mike Devcnporl Delton, won the gold medal; Jeanne Curry Delton, earned a silver; and Herb Currv Delton, took a bronze. In machine drafting, Steve Birman. Delton, took thegold and Bob Norton. Delton. the silver. They will now' compete in the state skill contest at Ferris State College on May 15 16 and 17. Twenty-one students from Delton. Niles. Renton Harbor Skill Center, and Sturgis took There will also be a regional VICA readership contest at Branch on April 16 with competition in job interview, speech, club procedure, safety, and display. Youngsters invited to vote for favorite library book ^eDevenport, right, J*onrw Curry. right, and Herb Curry, all of Delton, took the tcP pk>c— in orchifcturol drafting in recent competition. Beginning Wednesday. April 6. boys and girls may ask for a ballot at the Hastings Public Library to vote for their favorite library book. The voting will be in two groups - one for preschool through third grade and the other for grades four through eight Results of the vole will be tallied for an­ nouncement during National Library Week. April 17-23. All boys and girls in the Hastings Public Schools, and all who live in the City of Hastings or in Hastings or Rutland townships are eligible for a free library card with their parents’ permission. Voting will take place at the library from April 6 through April 15. A special recognition of those boys and girls who picked the book that got the most votes will be announced later. Bernard Historical Society to meet next Monday night The next meeting of the Bernard Historical Society will be held next Monday night at 8:00 at the Middle School Library, on April Mrs. Donald Swartz of Schoolcraft will give a history of the Underground Railway which existed tor the purpose of helping southern slaves escape into Canada and freedom, one of the stations having been in Lower Michigan. This will be one of our more important programs and the public is most welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served. Tri-singies April activities StM Birman, middle, and Bab Norton, right, both of Delton, were the top two hmshers In machine drafting during recent competition. April 2 - Go out to eat at Swedan House in Grand Rapids. Carpool at Cliff's, 7 p.m , 3677755. April 6 - Discussion: “Trust”. Cliff’s in Woodland, 367-7755. April 9 - Ionia Singles, call Kay for in­ formation, 374-7756. April 13 - Discussion: "Spring Fever". Shirley’s, 374-7033. April 16 - School House Inn, carpool from Cliff s in Woodland, 8:30 p.m. April 30 - Discussion from Fish Bowl. Bring a friend to Alma’s, 945-2634. April 23 - F use party, 8 p.m. at Cliffs in Woodland, 3. -7755. Bring own beverage and snack to pass. April 27 - Discussion is open to any new ideas, anyone has to offer. Nancy, 945-3824. April 30 - Evening out at the Mid-Villa, Middleville. Carpool from Eberhards in Hastings at 8 p.m. Our discussion groups meet at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. All you singles out there, we know you are dying to join us on some of our outings or discussions. Come and try us out. Anyone over 21, single, widowed, divorced or separated. If interested in any of our outings or discussions, give one of us a call: Shirley 374-7033, Nancy 945-3824, Kay 3747756, Alma 945-2634, or Cliff 367-7755. Mackwoods perform to packed Central Auditorium The Blackwood Brothers performed March 30 to a pocked Central auditorium audience. The internationally-known quartet from Tennessee recently received its eighth Grammy Award for the best gospel album of the year, "I'm Following You". The brothers con currently be seen in their own television show that is currently syndicated five times a week over four cable networks into most Amer­ ican cities and 15 foreign countries. • NOTICE • Subscribe to the There will be a public meeting of the Jordan Lake - Lake Board at the Page Memorial Bldg., Lake Odessa, Ml. on ... HASTINGS BANNER THURSDAY, APRIL 14,1983 at 7:30 P.N., ... for the purpose of reviewing the Assess­ ment Roll and Assessment of Benefits for the Weed Control Project in the Special Assessment District of Jordan Lake, Barry and Ionia Counties, Ml. The proposed rate of Assessment for 1984 per lot which will be spread on the 1983 tax roll is: $50.00 for Lake Front Dwellings $30.00 for First Lot Back Dwellings The bids for the 1983 weed control pro­ gram will be opened and reviewed at this meeting. FRANK NETZU c.ii...948-8051 NEW OFFICE HOURS MM CwntiM EmphymMf and TraMtf CanMrthmi Roof maintenance, continued Steaks of coffee-colored water stain the skylight and ceiling of one Southeastern Elementary School classroom. The problem of leaky roofs can be found in six of the district's seven school buildings. carpeting in library, $3,000 and painting, $7,000 per year. — Algonquin School • Roof repair, $600; painting, $1,900 and new furnace, $4,000. — Bus garage • Roof repairs and com­ mercial garage door • $7,800. — Field house - Furnace duct work and repairs to bathrooms. $1,000. — Grounds Sandblast and repair bleachers, repair press box, $7,500. First aid instruction Sandy Hinckley, Red Cross instructor, briefs members of Brownie Troop 745 on the lessons of first aid. The seven-part "seminar" included such topics as fire plan­ ning, home emergencies, mouth to mouth resusitation, cleanliness and safety. The Brownie Troop seminar was sponsored by the Algonquin Lake Bible Church. The leader of the troop, Cheryl Swihart, said each of the girls passed the test at the end of the instruction seminar. (Bonner photo) The committee found that a portion of ihe annual maintenance budget goes for repairs due to malicious destruction. This is most evident at Northeastern and Southeastern Elementary schools, where vandals have knocked out dozens of glass blocks. Members of the Building and Maintenance Committee are Joe Duffy, chairman, Art Allen, Bill Kruko, Duane Glasgow, Colin Cruttenden, Nolan Gutchess. Mark Feldpausch, Wallace Benner and Georgia Robinson. What's happening? FIREWOOD SALE • NOTICE • MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF 9a.m. to 12 noon 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday Chairman Jardan Lak* - Lak* B*ard This is Your Newspaper... SUPPORT IT! Call us at...948-8051 to have the Hastings BANNER sent to your home each week, OR. .pick up a copy at any one of 37 convenient locations throughout the county. ...In Hastings Felpausch Food Center Jacobs Pharmacy Cappon's Quick Mart Cinder Pharmacy Superette City Food and Beverage Riverview Grocery Ben Franklin C&B Discount Tom’s Market Bosley Pharmacy Eberhards Penn Nook Gift Shop Banner-Reminder office Northview Grocery ...in Middleville Smith Pharmacy Sav-Mor Middle Mort Village Grocery Crystal Flash In Delton Felpausch Food Center Rickert's Pharmacy Wall Lake Grocery ...Gun Lake Joe's Grocery Cappon's Quick Mart . . .in Lake Odessa Brodee Drugs Cappon's Quick Mart If you see news in the making, call the BANNER, and let us know ... 948-8051 NATURALRESOURCES Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received of the D.N.R. District Office for firewood cuts (•/. to I acre sites) on the Barry and Middle­ ville State Gome Areas. For detailed information on site location and conditions, send o stomped, self-addressed envelope to the D.N.R. District Office P.O Bov 355. Plainwell. Ml. 49080 Bids must be received by 10:00 o.m. on Tues­ day. April 26. 1983. The right to reject ony or all bids is reserved. 305 S. Church St.. Hastings WANTED to RENT or LEASE A DAIRY FACILITY for 40-50 COWS Must be Grade A ... with bulk tank and milking equipment. Need five years on house and outbuildings. Send name and phone number to... Ad No. 818... c/o Hastings Banner P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml. 49058 ] Please enter my name on your list of subscribers. | BARRY COUNTY I □ 1 Year '10.00 □ 2 Years *19.00 I | Allegan, Calhoun, Eaton, Ionia, Kalamazoo and Kent Counties: 33 1 yeor '12.00 0 2 Years *22.50 COLLEGE STUDENTS I Outside of Above Counties [ 13 1 Year *13.50 O 2 Years *26.00 New Account -j Renewal □ 9 months *8.50 33 *1.00 la change address twice a year. ...In Nashville Carl’s Market Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart ...Others Banfield General Store Svoboda's Grocery (M-79) Gravelie's, Inc. (Morgan) Dowling Corner Store Peck's Sportsman's Post (Lacey) Freeport Pkg. Medicine Classic's (Woodland) CUT OUT and enclose your check for the correct amount, and send to: The Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 �The Hastings Banner, Thursday. April?, 1983 — Page8 Decorative eggs will be on display at Hastings Women’s Club Lida Belson to observe her 97th birthday on Sunday An open house to celebrate Lida J. Belson's 97th birthday will be held at the home of her son, Harry Belson. 23270 North Ave. (corner of North Ave and Poorman Rd.». Battle Creek. Sunday. April 10 from2:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. Cleone Miller of Battle Creek, creator of decorative egg*., will be the program speaker at the April 15th meeting. Lida was born April 20. 1886 in Rutland Township. Those who cannot attend but would like to honor her with a card may do so by sending them in care of the Barry County Medical Care Facility, 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, MI 49058. Connie Williams by Elaine Gilbert An egg-citing program will be featured at the Hastings' Women's Club spring luncheon which begins at noon Friday, April 15. The special speaker will be Cleone Miller of Battle Creek who creates elabora e decorative eggs out of everything from ostrich to canary shells. Cleone will be bringing a sampling of her collection to display for the club which will be meeting at the Episcopal Parish House. Some of her beautiful creations include a clock made out of an ostrich egg and trim­ med with raised paper decoupage, pearl setting chain, ultra suede and gold braid; and another has a lighted interior view of a scene from the “Tale of Peter Rabbit" in an ostrich egg which has hand-made bread dough roses on the outside. Another beauty in her collection is called "Fiying Butterflies’’ and the butterfly wings open on hinges on the Rhea egg. It has in­ terior flowers that revolve as a music box plays. Tiny bulbs light the inside. One of the eggs is "Down by the Old Mill Stream" and is complete with a running mill wheel and water. An egg called "The Empire Strikes Back" runs on nine-volt batteries and comes fur­ nished with mechanized lights and Star-War phasers. Cleone, a library secretary at Westlake Elementary in the Lakeview school system, started creating decorative eggs in 1971. Her first project was making a decorated wed­ ding egg for the oldest daughter of friends. She has since created wedding eggs for each of the five other children in that family. The mechanical parts for Cleone's eggs are made by her husband, Jim. a machine shop and auto mechanics teacher at Lakeview High School. "Some of our more intricate mechanical eggs took many hours of planning together before we started the marking and cutting of the egg and the working parts," she said. Two of Cleone's designs have been published in a national magazine and another original, a duck egg "Egg Timer," is on display in the Egg Museum in Effort, Penn. Her elaborate creation called "My Egg Cabinet" is a large egg filled with smaller decorated eggs. It was on the cover of Kaleidoscope, a Battle Creek magazine and on the cover of The Egger’s Journal. The Millers enjoy attending egg shows in such other states as New Jersey, Illinois, Pennsyvania, and New York. TTiey have won a number of ribbons and prizes at shows with competitions. This summer they hope to Hastings student named national award winner in business ed The United States Achievement Academy announced today that Connie Williams of Hastings has been named a 1983 United States National Award winner in business education. This award is a prestigious honor very few students can ever hope to attain. In fact, the academy recognizes less than 10 percent of all American high school students. Connie Williams, who attends Hastings High School, was nominated for this National Award by Patrick Purgiel. a teacher at the school. She will appear in the United States Achievement Academy Official Yearbook, published nationally. The academy selects USAA winners upon the exclusive recommendation of teachers, coaches, counselors or other school sponsors and upon the Standards of Selection set forth by the academy. The criteria for selection are a student's academic performance, interest and aptitude, leadership qualities, responsiblity, enthusiasm, motivation to learn and improve, citizenship attitude and cooperative spirit, dependability, and recommendation from a teacher or director. Connie is the daughter of Dale and Beverly Williams. The grandparents are Pownell and Lois Williams of Dowling. by Margaret G. McCall Dept, of Agriculture The popularity of baked potatoes is clearly illustrated by the number of fast-food restaurants specializing in baked potatoes with a wide variety of toppings. When you bake potatoes at home, choose Michigan Russet Burbanks, which are excellent for baking and frying. Our state’s farmers harvested more than 850 million pounds of potatoes last year. The Michigan Department of Agriculture values the crop at $56 million, and reports that Michigan ranked 11 th among the states in production. Although baked potatoes are probably the leading choice of most diners, french fries are a close second. Because potatoes are such a versatile food, there are many good recipes for preparation. Besides scalloped potatoes, another favorite, here’s a formula Included in Mrs. Miller's collection of decorative eggs is this 40th ruby wedding anniversary egg. It has a music box in the base of the swan egg with plays "The Anniversary Walt." (Photo supplied) travel to an egg show in Birmingham, Alabama. The couple ha.1 been married 29 years and have lived in Battle Creek since his return from the Air Force in 1955. They have two children: Tim, a Purdue University graduate who is a research engineer, and daughter Sue who is a medical laboratory technician at Le Ja Hospital in Battle Creek. The Millers have two grandchildren. Cleone, raised on a farm north of Charlotte, is a member and former officer of the Battle Creek Egg Artist Club and a member of the National Egg Art Guild. She has taken classes at various seminars Doan 136 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! “TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: • Statement Savings 1. Prestige Card - Emergency Cash • Passbook Savings “Day in...day out interest on botn Passbook and Statement Savings." • Certificate Savings • Long Term Investment Accounts SAVINGS INSURED UP TO *100,000*° Home Mortgage Loans Home Improvement Loan Money Orders Travelers Checks Contract Servicing Notary Service Direct Deposit of Social Security Checks Automatic Transfer of Funds: 1. Loan Payments 2. Transfer of Funds from Checking to Savngs or Loan Account “Truly where you save does make a difference” TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU WITH DRIVE-IN FACILITIES! LAKE ODESSA OFFICE Located el 802 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa OPEN Monday. Tuesday ond Wednesday 9 a m to 4:30 p.m. .Friday 9 o m. to 5 30 p m Thursday and Saturday 9 a m. to 12 noon Phone 374-8849 An 18-year-old Hickory Comers man is in fair condition in Kalamazoo's Borgess Medical Center after losing control of his motorcycle on a curve on N. 37th St. Wed­ nesday afternoon. Kalamazoo County sheriff deputies say Mark Anthony, 10110 N. 42 St., was nor­ thbound when he "failed to negotiate a slight curve”, flipped his cycle, and came to rest in the front yard of a house at 5910 N. 37th St. Police say Anthony tried to summon help at the home, but the occupants were away. The yoimg man was found lying in the front yard by passersbys about 8 p.m. Anthony was taken by Gull Lake Am­ bulance to Borgess Medical Center, where he is reported to be in fair condition Thursday morning with possible broken ribs and in­ ternal injuries. Sheriff deputies say the accident is under investigation. What’s cookin’in Michigan H astings Is avings & • • • • • • • • Hickory Corners man hurt in motorcycle mishap Wednesday MAIN OFFICE AND DRIVE-IN Locoiedot 136E.SiateSt Hostings OPEN Mon thru Thur*. 9 to 4 30 p.m.. Fridays 9 00 to 6 00 p.m. Phone 945-9561 from some of the leading egg designers in the country. Cleone also taught egg decorating classes in the adult evening enrichment program at Lakeview High School and during the Special Interest Days for regular day students. She also teaches seminars in her own home for advanced egg design students and a 16hour beginner class anytime three or four students sign-up. She also does some retail sales of egg shells and egg supplies. The Millers will be serving as chairpersons of the Ninth Annual Battle Creek Egg Show which is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, May 7 and 8 at the Kellogg Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibitors will be coming from many states as far away as Texas and New York. Admission is $1 per person and the proceeds will be donated to Binder Park Zoo. The Battle Creek Egg Club currently has an exhibit of decorated eggs in the glass showcases at Willard Library in Battle Creek. The display may be viewed during the rest of this month. At the Hastings' Women’s Club meeting next v» _ek, Mrs. Edwin Styring will serve as chairman. Mrs. Howard Ferris and Mrs. Charles Collins head the luncheon com­ mittee. Barry-Eaton District Health Dept, calendar of events: ..Hastings Office. Barry County • 110 W. Center Street. Monday, April 11 - Immunization Clinic, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30a.m.; 1p.m.-4p.m. Tuesday, April 12 - Medicaid Screening. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning, 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m.; 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday. April 13 - W.I.C.. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.: V.D.. 9 a m. - 12 a.m.; 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday. April 14 - W.I.C.. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday. April 15 - W.I.C.. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Family Planning. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Expectant parent classes begin Thursday, May 5.1983 from 7 to 9 p.m. for seven weeks, at 110 W. Center. 945-9516 Rev. Lowell E. Weller Evangelist to speak at local church April 10 Rev. Lowell E. Weller, general evangelist with the Free Methodist Church, will be the featured speaker at a series of "Spiritual Emphasis" services at the Free Methodist Church, comer of State Road and Boltwood in Hastings, beginning April 10, with the morning worship service. Rev. Weller will speak each evening at 7 p.m. through Friday, April 15. Sunday evening service, however, will begin at 6 p.m. Rev. Weller resides at Woodburn. Oregon, and while serving as general evangelist with the F.M. church has held meetings and conferences throughout the United States, Jamaica and Haiti. The public is cordially invited to attend these services. New Guinea missionary to speak at Missionary Rally Rev. Don Walker, missionary to Papua New Guinea, will be the featured speaker at the Zone Missionary Rally on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hastings Church of the Nazarene, 1716 North Broadway The public is cordially invited to hear him speak. Pinewood Derby Race Winners These four cub scouts were top finishers In Pack 3074 for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints' Pinewood Derby. They are (left to right) Cecil R,on of Den 2, first place; John Stark of Den 3, second place; Michael Bryan Webloes, third place; and Tim Cruttender of Webloes, fourth place. The race was held March 26th at the Moose Lodge in Hastings. What's happening? If you see news in the making, call the BANNER, and let us know... 948-8051 • WANTED • FOR IMMEDIATE PLACEMENT: ...MANUFACTURING MANAGER ...CONTROLLER ...MARKETING MANAGER Salary and fringes in $20,000 range. A minimum of 2-3 years experience required. Inexperienced persons need not apply. 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Roll in flour, shake off ex­ cess, roll in beaten egg white and then in fine dry bread crumbs. Fry in hot oil until lightly browned, drain well on paper toweling before serving. Wendell's Wit: A smile takes but a moment, but ; its effects sometime* last forever. r’S, STRICKLAND AGENCY 112 E. Court Street . in Hastings 4 Phone 945-3215 /,"J BeeRy ped RATES on the LAKER BIKES, ■any cef BRitt to dM8M train. Check as ovt this yean^- Serving Our Country Michael L Spaulding Army Reserve Pvt. Michael L. Spaulding, son of Robert E. Spaulding of 4005 Maple Grove Rd., and Gayle Sindare of 437 E. State Rd., both of Hastings, has completed basic training at Fort Jackson. S.C. During the training, students received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid. and Army history and traditions. He is a i'J79 graduate of Hastings High School. Happy Birthday "Insurance/s Our Business" • KELLY FLOOD April 8 i �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, April 7, 1983 — Page 9 Sports Athletic funding group makes recommendations by Steve Vedder A committee of citizens, administrators and Hastings school board members is calling for the school board to fund at least one-third of the athletics budget from millage. The recomendation was one of three that the Committee on Future Funding of Athletics recently made to the Hastings Board of Education. The nearly $80,000 athletic budget from this year was funded from gate receipts and fundraising. The Committee on Future Funding for Athletics made three recommendations to the Hastings Board of Education, James E. Atkinson, committee chairman, said. The three funding alternatives are: (1) That the school board recognize athletics as an important co-cirricular activity and, as such, fund them completely through millage; (2) that the school board be responsible for paying at least the salary of the coaches; or (3) that the school board furnish one third of the athletics budget with the other two-thirds raised from gate receipts, fundraising, and donations. Spring sports starts next week Make room for spring. Pack up the basketballs, stow away the volleyball nets and roll up the wrestling mats. Winter sports have been broomed off the stage and spring sports are set to grab the spotlight. The five Barry County High Schools open their respective spring schedules next week with plenty of track, baseball, softball and tennis action on tap for spring sport en­ thusiasts. The action starts, weather permitting at least, on Monday, April 11 with Maple Valley traveling to Lakewood for a softball doubleheader. A single baseball game will also be played between the two schools. The next day die schedule really unwinds. In baseball, Hastings entertains Delton in a doubleheader, while Wayland travels to Middleville. In softball, Delton is at Hastings and Middleville hosts Wayland; while in tennis on April 12, Hastings is at Lakewood. On April 13 in girls golf, Hastings hosts Charlotte and Caledonia. In contests slated for April 14, Ionia’s track team is at Hastings. The initial week’s schedule concludes on Friday April 15 with Lakewood's tennis team invading Middleville, while the Trojans also host a co-ed track meet against Lakewood. Delton boosters to sell ‘subs’ Two Hostings trackmen practice in the school’s gym. lorry Nicholson tosses lhe shot put while teammate Steve Maurer (above left) high jumps. Spring sports get underway throughout the entire county next week. Mail carrier survey shows Pheasant population drops in county by Steve Vedder The results of the 1983 Rural Mail Carrier Winter Pheasant Survey have been an­ nounced with the numbers of birds both state and countywide dropping dramatically. The two-week survey, conducted by 800 mail carriers covering nearly 420,000 miles, shows that statewide pheasant sightings have dropped from 9,676 birds in 1982 to 1,612 pheasants this winter. In Barry County, on’y eight cocks and hens were sighted by 13 carriers covering 9,037 miles. In 1982 there were 29 birds sighted by county mail carriers. Only eight counties in Michigan reported fewer pheasant sightings than Barry County. Bill Fouch, of the Department cf Natural Resources Wildlife Division, said he con­ siders lhe findings of the survey to be “fairly reliable." He does acknowledge, however, that because of the mild winter, pheasants were harder to spot and consequently the numbers might seem fewer. “Undoubtedly this number of pheasants is the fewest we've had since we started this survey in the early 1940s,” said Fouch. He admits the survey is as accurate as it can be under the circumstances. “The mail carriers are supposed to keep track of the birds they see and I’m sure there is some duplication,” admitted Fouch. “We use it (the survey) as more of an index to the previous years." Fouch said the reasons for the decline aren't quite clear, but does offer three explanations. For example, severe winters have taken a toll on the birds as have altered fartn practices such as fall plowing and earlier hay cuttings. The third reason, said Fouch, would be the use of pesticides which have killed off many of the insects on which the pheasant chicks would feed. Atkinson said he was very comfortable with the committee’s recommendations. “Very much so,” he said. "I’d love to see them (the school board) act on those recommendations." Atkinson did admit he didn't expect to see the school board act, however, simply because it doesn't have the money. The current total athletic budget is bet­ ween $75,000 and $80,000 or about half a mill. Approximately 50 per cent of that budget is spent on lhe salaries of the coaches. He said the committee purposely did not mention using the current method of funding athietics — which is through individual groups raising the funds. "We didn’t want to give the school board an out,' said Atkinson. “The way lhe programs have been funded simply isn’t acceptable anymore." Atkinson said the answer to the athletic funding woes is for the community to pass a millage. "I've always felt that a millage has a chance, probably a small chance, of passing." said Atkinson. "If they don’t pass a millage we’re going to be stuck on individual funding again." “All three of these reasons have come together to cause the drop,” said Fouch. “It isn't just one fact. Fouch does not blame hunting pressure for the drop in pheasant numbers. He notes that the 23-day Michigan season is far under the average 52-day season of other mid-western states. “Hunting pressure is never a factor in the population," said Fouch. • Hunters gel discouraged after the first couple of days and less than 50 per cent of the available cocks are taken.” Fouch said he’s even heard some p»?ople advocate a closing of the Michigan pheasant season in hopes of bringing the numbers back up. “But there's no reason to do that because the pres-ure usually drops off to near nothing,” he said. As for the future, Fouch isn’t suggesting any dramatic increases in pheasant population. Another easy winter next season would help, though. "If we have another winder like the one we just had we should see some response,” said Fouch. “Hopefully this spring will be a normal nesting season too.” One section of Michigan that is reporting steady numbers of pheasants is the thumb area. Fouch said that area is currently .showing a “good” pheasant population. “But the rest of the state is pretty much at a low level," he concluded. The Delton athletic boosters are taking orders for submarine sandwiches in a fundraising undertaking. The project’s chairperson, Jackie Carroll, said profits from the sales will help finance a rubberized track scheduled to be constructed this summer. The sandwich sale profits will be added to funds already raised by the boosters from bingo and auctions. Ms. Carroll believes the submarine sales will be a big money-maker for the club. “These sales have been very successful in the past and we hope they are again," said Ms. Carroll. The sales started March 28 and will end April 15. Anyone interested in ordering a submarine should contact any member of the club, middle school or high school student. The booster club will build the sandwiches on Aril 30. “We’re very energetic todo what we can to help the sports teams," said Ms. Carroll. ‘*We have some good, hard-working people in this club." Freeport Rec has openings The Freeport Recreation Association has annoimced openings in its mens fastpitch (Monday-Wednesday), womens slowpilch (Thursday), and co-ed (Tuesday-Friday) leagues. Teams will be accepted on a firstcome. first-serve basis. Interested teams should contact Rich Kunde (765-5338), Bonnie Falconer (7653089), Jon Smelker (765-8481) or Terry Nichols (945-9526 wort or 948-8206 work). The next managers meeting will be April 20 at 7:00 in the library. Team fees are due April 20. Smelt runs could commence next week If conditions are right, the annual smell run could commence as early as this weekend, according to a spokesman for the Department of Natural Resources. An unseasonably warm March drove smelt into Great Lakes tributaries earlier than normal this spring, but the recent cold and snowy weather of April has delayed the run at least somewhat. "The cold April has probably dampened the run slightly, but the water temperatures haven’t changed dramatically," said John Lerg of the DNR. Smelt runs usually depend largely on two factors: water temperature and the year or class of the smelt that are running. Water temperatures now, said Lerg, are probably in the middle to high 40s, with ideal temperatures for runs usually being 45-50 degrees. If mild temperatures continue, the DNR may permit smelt dipping above Highway M-72 before the scheduled April 10 starting date. Fishermen should check with local DNR offices before going out. Best rurs for smelt are traditonally from late evening to early morning, and once the runs start they tsually last about a week. Best nms below Highway M-72 should begin the first week of April along lakes Michigan and Huron shorelines and tributaries. Small smelt runs already have been reported on Cooper Creek between Ludington and Manistee and in the St. Clair River near Port Huron. Northern Lake Huron results should be heaviest between April 10 and April 20 while northern Lake Michigan runs will peak from April 12-21. Lake Superior smelt runs should begin April 15 and peak around April 20. Point Pelee Park authorities anticipate early smelt runs and will open the park for extended hours form April 7-24 to ac­ commodate dippers. Peak activity is ex­ pected April 10-17. Hand nets may be used for smelt up to onehalf mile upstream from any river mouth from March 1 to May 31 south of Highway M72 and from April 10 to May 31 north of M-72. Anglers could consult the Michigan Department of Natural Resources 1983 Michigan Fishing Guide for additional in­ formation. 1983'4 Prime Spots for Smelt Dipping Lakewood softball news Plans are underway for the start of the summer softball season at ilie Lakewood Recreational Park Facility. Training sessions are planned for April 19 and 21 at Lakewood High School from 6:30 to 9:30 for anyone interested in obtaining their A.S.A. umpire certification. For additional details contact the Community Education Office at 374-8897. Progress on the new softball diamonds include the seeding of two diamonds and the dumping of stone dust on all three diamonds. Future plans include the completion of lhe third diamond, construction of three backstops (approximate cost $3,500) and a concession stand ($2,000). It was decided by the Lakewood Recreational Advisory Council that a player fee would be charged this season to assist in these projects. It was felt those who play, receive the greatest benefit from the fields. .Last year saw a record number of teams using the present diamonds. The following is a schedule of manager meetings: Co-ed adult: July 25 Men B: May 4 Men A: May 5 Womens: May 3 Young men: May 31 High School: May 31 Upper elem: May 9 Middle elem: Ma> 9 Ixiwer elem: May 31 Hastings slo-pitch association to meet April 14 The Hastings Mens Slow-Pitch Softball Association will hold its second meeting of the year on Thursday night, April 14, at 7:00 in room 182 of the junior high. Any teams interested in having in team in the Hastings league must have a representative there. League officials will be decided upon and other decisions such as fees, league nights and divisional assign­ ments will be decided. For further information contact Jack Reynolds at 945-439^ Enjoy our famous All-American super sandwich now at a special low price. □ More than a third of a pound of thick, juicy ground round on our own homemade grilled Grecian roll. □ Golden French fries □ Our famous creamy cole slaw Fresh Magic at exceptional savings! rtf* Weight is Delore cooking No substitutions, please Otter ends April 30. 1983 Prices vary in Ontario �Th« Hastings Banner, Thursday. April 7. 1983 — Page 10 Outdoor Report Spring is time for turkeys by John Lerg. Dept, of Natural Resources Spring is a time for robins and crocuses. It is also a time for turkeys, wild turkeys, that is. In the spring, turkeys go through their mating rituals. To attract the toms, hens make a sound called a 'yelp'. In response to the plaintive yelp of a hen, toms gobble up a storm. As long as the yelp sounds realistic and sincere, toms in the wild may travel up to a mile to be with the love-struck hen. To impress the hen, the tom will lower his wings slightly, raise his breast feathers, and strut around. If the ben yelps, the tom gobbles. These were the sights and sounds to greet the pioneers to Barry County. Wild turkeys have long since been wiped out of the county, but efforts are underway to reintroduce this bird. A special genetic strain of bird from Iowa is being introduced into arers of southern Michigan with the hope that they will adapt to the area's farm country. The birds have done very well in Iowa where farm land is much more extensive. Maybe in a few years, the turkey tom can again add his gobble to the sounds of spring in Barry County. Outdoor conditions — still cold Volleyball champs Soccer winners - Styrings, winner of the Men's Indoor Soccer League. (First row) Mark Owens, Kerry Lambert, (bock) Woldo Sacinto, Christopher Styring, Timothy Corr. (Mtssing is Deb Mepham). MFG, Y-Center volleyball winners. (Front) Dick Robinson, Bernie Weller, Jim Hund, (back) Greg LaJoye, Samm VanHouten, Jim Maichele, Mike Robinson. ADULT INDOOR SOCCER (Final Standings) trolling with most any type of lure will work. Experiment! Panfish - Still a bit dormant but we should have a better idea next week with the more normal weather and fishing pressure. Miscellaneous - Nothing on smelt. Sucker runs have slowed down due to cold weather. They should pick 14). Remember - You must have your new fishing license by April 1st This Saturday! Caution - The storm last week gave us a temporary reprieve from the early forest fire season. It is warming up and drying out again. Be careful with fires. Bowling Results Scoreboard MEN'S INTRA-CITY YMCA BASKETBALL (Final Standings) Final games for week of March 28. “A” League Champions: Razor's Edge. *'B" League Champions: C’s Place. C’s Place 63 vs. Cotant's 51; C’s Place 68 vs. Cotant's 49. “C” League Champions: Hastings Sanitary. Merchants 43 vs. Non Runners j9; Hastings Sanitary 46 vs. Merchants 37. General Outdoor Conditions - It is still cold at night, but the weather has returned to normal. Most of the snow has melted. It is time to resume your spring time activities. .. Fishing - Steelhead and sal mon fishing is in high gear. Charter Boat people are doing well. Pier fishermen are having good luck at St. Joseph and South Haven. Inland fishing, as usual, is best at Berrien Springs. At New Buffalo, Saugatuck, St. Joe Benton Harber plus the power plant warm water outlets have all privded some good to ex­ cellent fishing The fish are near shore in shallow water. Best bait has been spawn but THURS. TWISTERS Hastings Automatic Heating, 78-42; Shamrock Bar, 75-45; Bums Refrigeration, 71-49; Hastings Bowl, 65-55; Tom's, 554M; Mini Champs, 55-65; Superette, 54-58 + 8 F; J & M Service, 49-71; Big John's, 47-73; Hastings Mutual Ins. Co., 46-74. High Games: M. Snyder, 167; B. Boers ma, 183; K Welton, 160; L. Woods, 149; S. Mead, 181; D. Greenfield, 160; J. Gasper, 170; K. Mallison, 179; S. Keeler, 167; M. Cole, 138; A. Burd, 185. High Series: L. Fruin, 181-438; K. Steinke, 164-445; S. Trobridge, 177-499; D. Kelley, 228598; D. Larsen, 178-492; N. LaJoye, 152-436; B. Barnum, 200-466; K. Becker, 159-428; L. Barnum, 205-502; A. Weeks, 213-579; G. Snider, 156-395; M. Van Kuilenberg, 187-518. Game results for March 30. Styring Mepham Paulauski Gole Champions: Styring. Styring 10 vs. Gole 4; Mepham Paulauski 4. W 5 4 3 0 LT 10 20 30 60 6 vs. MEN'S VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE (Tournament Standings) W L Hastings Mfg. 16 2 Moose 12 6 Independents 6 12 Lewis Realty 2 16 Champions: Hastings Manufacturing. Playoff results. Hastings Mfg. defeated Moose two games. Basketball victors C’s Place, winner of the ’C Division basketball league. (First row) Mike Kenyon, Terry Pierce, Doug Knoll, Kevin Rost, (back) Dewey Shantz, Mike Tefft, Bob Rost, Steve Tefft. Annual Hastings Relays to be held on April 23, events get underway at 10 a.m. GRADUATES When you need Announcements Name Cards Memory Books Jewelry Party Supplies See Os! J-Ad Graphics, Ik. 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan Plans have been finalized for the 46th Annual Hastings Relays to be held April 23. Field events begin at 10:00 a.m., the girls and boys distance medlays at 10:30 and the running events at 12:30. The boys winner and runnerup, the girls winner a;. ’ runner^), and the boys-girls total point winner will all receive trophies. Medals for first through third will be awarded, with ribbons for fourth and fifth place finishers. Admission for students and adults will be $2.00. Boys teams entered are Caledonia, Charlotte, Delton, Dewitt, Eaton Rapids, Grand Rapids West Catholic. Gull Lake, Harper Creek, Ionia, Jackson Northwest, Kalamazoo Hackett, Lakewood, Lowell, Mason, Plainwell and Sturgis. In the girls division, the teams will stay the same except Wyoming (Grand Rapids) will replace Gull Lake. A NEW LEAGUE A NEW PRO FOOTBALL SEASON For the ovid pro footboll fan the season doesn't have to end in January anymore. Now there is the up and coming United States Football League — 12 teams from across the country featuring such stars as Georgia's Herschel Walker and Michigan's Anthony Carter. Games Broadcast Every Saturday & Monday WBCH-FM RADIO/1OO.1 YOUR USFL STATION IN HASTINGS Tax on benefits revised Taxpayers who collected unemployment benefits and had other income during 1982 should be aware of a change in the law that applies to 1982 tax returns, the Internal Revenue Service says. According to the IRS, a single taxpayer might owe income taxes on unem­ ployment compensation if his or her total income ex­ ceeds $18,000. Previously, unem­ ployment compensation was taxed if a single taxpayer’s income was more than $20,000 or a married couple filing jointly had an income greater than $25,000. Instructions on how to report unemployment compensation are in the Form 1040 and form IOWA tax packages. Because these changes were made during 1982, some taxpayers may have underpaid their tax and be subject to a penalty on un­ derpayment. However, relief from the penalty will be granted if the underpayment is due to these changes in the law. For information, request IRS Publication 905, "Tax Information on Unemployment Com­ pensation", available by using the order blank in the tax package. THURS. MORN. WOMEN Trio, 324-194; The B.U.NS., 314-204; The Three A's, 31-21; Lilleys of the Alley, 3022; Endsley’s Dairy, 28-24; Bosley's HusUers, 27-25; Mrs. Stitches, 264-254; Gun Ridge, 25-27; Mode O’Day, 25-27; Fruins, 2428; Slow Pokes, 23-29; Gillons Construction, 20-32; Agnes' Kerner Kitchen, 20-32; Car­ penter’s Den, 194-324. High Games and Series: L. Tilley, 210-551; J. McMillon, 195-529; B. Moody, 172-500; B. Moore, 160; J. Demond. 128; R. Stoepker, 162; L. Barnum, 185; C. Cheney, 165; D. Keeler, 194; B. Miller, 123; L. Steinbrecher, 151; C. Drake, 150; P. Hubei, 176; M. Fowler, 169; P. Fisher, 162, O. Gillons, 176; P. Castleberry, 161; J. Richardson, 180; D. Haight, 160. THURS. ANGELS Cone Zone, 65-51; Hastings Bowl, 63-53; Viola's Floral & Gift, 58*>h-57Vh; Pennock Piasters, 57-59; B 4k R Kaf-Ay, 54-62; Hastings City Bank, 534-624. High Games and Series: C. Garlinger, 151; P. Oakland, 179; K. Palmer, 146; A. Burd, 156; R. Batterson, 218; J. Wait, 187-218-566; R. McBrian, 195-181-530; B. Hesterly, 163; E. Mesecar, 198-175-523, K. Winick, 183; B. Callihan, 162; B. Falconer, 175-197-525. BOWLERETTES Kent Oil, 37-15; Hecker Agency, 34-18; Pennock Hospital, 324-194; Mary’s Beauty Shop, 314-204; Big George's, 314-204; Coenen Construction, 304-214; Hastings Bowl, 30-22; Reminder, 26-26; Burger Chef, 26-26; Hause Realty, 254-264; Barry County Medical Care Facility, 254-264: Riverview. 244-274; Pioneer Motel, 22-30; D. J. Electric, 21-31; Hair Port, 204-314; Hair Care Center, 174-344; Shu-da-bin, 17-35; Miller's Carpet, 154-364. High Games and Series: K. Marr, 153; J. Gardner, 170; B. Moore, 188; B. Maker, 173; T. Christopher, 207; J. Elliston, 168; E. Ulrich, 210-539; B. Sinclair, 178; P. Croninger, 178; C. Keeler, 145; R. McBrian, 169; M. Sutherland, 163; J. Wait, 202-541; V. VanKampen, 175-472; B. Stuart, 156; N. Lancaster, 136; C. Nichols, 168. Splits Converted: S. Harrington, 4-7-10. MON. MIXERS Hastings Flower Shop, 72-44; Medical Care Facility, 72-44; Public Auto Outlet, 704-454; Muir Drugs, 70-46; Art Meade Motor Sales, 66-50; Dewey’s Auto Body, 62-54; Wilt’s Custom Cars, 61-55; Cinder Drugs, 60-56; Tiki, 58-58, Goodyear Brothers, 574-584; Hastings Savings & Loan, 54-62; Michelob, 53-63; Food Center, 52-64; Hastings Bowl, 514-644; Gordie's Wear House, 51-65; The Depot, 49-67; B & R Kaf-Ay, 444-714; Stalwart Buildings, 40-76. High Games and Series: S. Cole, 184; F. Girrbach, 178; V. Eldred, 173; B. Moore, 179; B. Snyder, 172; S. Birman, 198; C. Watson, 166; B. Jones, 178; M. Snyder, 201-523; P. Czinder, 175; R. Reid. 181; I. Cole, 177; G. Purdum, 222-563; D. Kelley, 233-577; J. Kietzmann, 192-513. TUES. NIGHT MIXED Hallifax Snowplowing, 68-56; Welton’s, Inc., 654-584; Skedgell Well Drilling, 65-59; Buehler Realty. 634-604; Woodland Sales. 63-61. Hastings Fiberglass, 62-62; Smith Silos, 604-614; Britten Bros. Const., 60-64; Carrousel Realty, 574-664; Brown's Bunch, 55-69. High Games and Series (Men): P. Scobey. 210-540; L. Gasper, 193-539; B. Ruthruff, 193526; M. Hallifax, 202-523; R. Hause, 193-512; J. Warren, 196-500; J. Lerg, 192; D. Cheney, 192; M. Peake, 191; G. Skedgell, 190; J. Bremer, 172; J. Moore, 172; P. Anderson, 188; G. Wright, 179. High Games and Series (Women): Judy Cooper, 201-213-199-613, congratulations; F. Ruthruff, 198; D. Gasper, 172; D. Hoffman, 173; B. Lerg, 144; P. Camell, 140; P. Warren, 151. Splits Converted: M. Carnell, 6-7-10; B. Ruthruff, 3*6-7-10; D. Hoffman, 5-8-10; P. Scobey, 6-7. TUES. PREPS Farrell’s, 44; C & B Discount, 414; Wren’s, 39; Great Lakes, 384 ; Moose, 344; Simpson’s, 34; Hastings City Bank, 34; Hastings Bowl, 244; J&J Country Market, 23; Burger Chef, 21; CapponOil, 19; Hastings Flower Shop, 174; Frantz Buick, 18. High Games: J. Temby, 98; W. Jarvie, 103; K. Porter, 114; B. Dawe, 118; T. Westbrook, 179; C. Morrison, 107; T. Porter, 110; L. Thurber, 96; M. Martz, 106; D. Snyder, 93; J. Robleski, 78; W. Tokarski, 87; B. Rentz, 134. THURSDAY JRS. Hodges, 37; Hastings Bowl, 354; Cone Zone, 33; Miller's Carpet, 31; City Bank, 28; Moose, 274; Signs Tire Service, 254; Williams Special Tee’s, 204; Middle Lakers, 15; Public Auto Outlet, 13. High Games: D. Malneik, 146; A. Wood, 151; M. Snyder, 123; D. Miller, Ml; S. Denslaw, 135; J. Burns, 84; B. Harford, 140; J. Kubek, 151; V. Dezees, 131; B. Rente, 117; S. Lyttle, 124; B. Myers, 13». SUN. NIGHT MIXED Hog Wash, 72-44; The Toads, 89-51; Brown Baggers, 684-514; Tails End, 67-57; Hosers, 67-53; Little Big Horn, 67-53; Big Four, 33-57; Alley Cats, 60-60; Hooter Crew, 60-60; Sand­ baggers, 59-61; White Lightning, 58-58; Spare Parts, 554-684; Pin Pals, 554-644; Deb’s, 55-65; Hot Shots, 514-684; Really Rotten, 514-684; Fruins, 514-684; Escapees, 44-78. High Games and Series (Women): J. Lord, 140; T. Lord, 147; L. Tilley, 231; K. Duff, 155; J. Ogden, 145; J. DeZess, 164; K. Scbwennesen, 201; H. Titus, 142; J. Kasinski, 156; J. Hass, 147-187. High Games and Series (Men): M Blough, 204-532; R. Fruin, 188; R. Little, 211; M. Tilley, 232-582; J. Schaechterle, 203; O. Laubaugh, 195; J. DeZess, 109; A. Schwenneser., 194; M. Kasinski, 191; M. Martz, 215-199-573; W. Hass, 182. Splits Converted: L. Tilley, 4-7-9; S. Trowbridge. 6-7-10, 4-5-7. TUES. REC. NO. 3 Bob’s Service Shop, 39-21, Freeport Supply, 36-24; Carlton Center Ex., 344-2S ,<; Freeport Restaurant, 314-284; Nashville Automotive, 27-33; Yoder’s Sunoco, 25-35; Barry Automotive, 24-36; Stevens Trucking, 23-37. High Games and Series: M. Porritt, 211589; J. Allerding, 237-609; D. Spriggs, 213558; G. Yoder, 205-556; D. Kiersey, 225-536; J. Barnhart, 204-527. Second half winners - Bob's Service Shop. WED. P.M. Gillons, 35; Nashville Locker, 29; Art Meade Auto Sales, 29; Champion Tax, 284; Hair Care Center, 274 ; Alflen & Assoc., 25; Varney’s Stables, 244; Ted’s, 24; Vogt, 224; Yoder’s, 15. High Games and Series: D. Burns, 186-475; M. Chaffee, 173-458; G. Chaffee, 151-400; G. Purdum, 187-539; E. Johnson, 195-552; M. Dull. 166-407; M. L. Snyder, 211-515; M. Brimmer, 144-382, R. Kuempel, 176494; P. Croninger. 169-465, L. Elliston, 203-546. Splits Converted: N. Varney, 4-5; L. Bahs, 2-7-10. WED. NITE CLASSIC BOWL A.A.A., 77.5-50.5; WBCH, 76-52; Jamor, 7553; Eberhard. 74-54; Sign Tire, 73.5-54.5; Carlton Center, 72-56; McDonalds, 72-56; Hast. City Bank, 71-57; Electric Galaxy, 67.560.5; Hastings Sweeper, 67-61; Farrell Heating, 67-61; Hast. Alum. Prod. 64.5-63.5; Farmer Feed, 63-65, Hastings Bowl, 63-65; Food Center. 56.5-71.5; Skedgell, 52.5-75.5; B&R Kafay, 48-80; Zephyr Service, 16-112. High Game and Series - J. Daniel, 198- 232172- 602. �The Hastings Banner. Thursday, April 7, 1983 — Page 11 what’s cookin ’ Shirley Case combines her duties as Hope Township clerk with various other activities. Being outdoors is one of her favorite ways to spend free time, including wandering through fields and woods and in the spring hunting for mushrooms. by Elaine Gilbert Your Home May Simply Be Loaded With CashAvailable To You Now This week featuring... Shirley Case A Barry County native, Shirley Case has spent her entire life living in Hope Township where she has served eight years as clerk of the local governmental unit. Snirlej and her husband, Robert, live in rural Hastings on Brogan Rd. in a home that had belonged to her grandparents. It’s dose to her parents’ home where she spent her childhood. "I’ve never had any desire to move anywhere else. I really enjoy it here,’’ says Shirley. Although the job as township derk keeps her nearly as busy as a full-time job, her office is in her home. As derk, she enjoys the challenge of keeping up with new laws and changes required by demands from the state and federal levels. *'I like the book work, even though it keeps getting more detailed. I’ve always liked to keep books,” said Shirley. Meeting people and working for 'hem is at the top of her list of enjoyments when she talks about being clerk. "I guess I just really like the job,” said Shirley. Part of her duties include serving as secretary of the fire board, comprised of representatives of neighboring townships who operate the department. Shirley said her own interest in local politics stems, in part, from her father's (Orville Hammond) keen interest in town­ ship government as well as his service as a former Barry County commissioner. She was also influenced a bit by her brothers' interest in township affairs. The first time she ever ran for public of­ fice, Shirley says she was defeated. That was when she sought the treasurer’s post against incumbent Leo Lyon who she says was the wrong person to run against because "he is a super person.” She was appointed deputy derk under Ron Evans' tenure in March of 1975 and then was named clerk shortly after when Evans moved out of the state. She then was elected to the position and has retained it ever since. Shirley noted that she had applied for the clerk's job another time when there was a vacancy, but she didn’t get it The clerk's job is “a bigger job than most people think,” Shirley said. There's a lot more than just attending meetings and recording the minutes. Just in the eight years she has held the clerk’s post there have been a number of changes that have increased the clerk's role. One is the increase in the number of voter registrations that are handled since registration has been permitted through the secretary of state's office. Another was changing many residents' addresses when the Delton Post Office switched from using rural box numbers to street names and house numbers A new "Data-Vue File” she recently im­ plemented makes those tasks easier and helps in compiling lists of citizens names and addresses to turn into the county for jury lists. There also are extra duties since the township recently opted to handle its own planning and zoning after citizens petitioned to break away from county control. Shirley chuckles when she reminisces about her first experience as township clerk. She was working on preparing the annual township budget with Jane Evans and got stranded at Jane's house overnight because of an unexpected ice storm and heavy snowfall. Her brother came to the rescue in a snowmobile the next morning but Shirley recalls that it was ever, difficult to get home with the snowmobile because it kept sinking in the drifts. Prior to becoming township derk, Shirley had several interesting jobs. Before graduation from Hastings High School in 1954, she worked at the Meyers Five and Ten Cent store in Hastings (for­ merly located where C & B Discount is today). After graduation, she was employed as a receptionist for the Hastings Chamber of Commerce for a year when Phil Schubert was the chamber director. Shirley recalls that it was an exciting year because it was the first time the chamber had a Christmas parade. Schubert originated the idea for the parade and Shirley says it was a huge success with a large crowd attending. She said the event received fantastic media coverage from near and far and she has saved all of the articles as keepsakes. She worked in the IBM department and in the machine room at Hastings Manufac­ turing from about 1955-59 and notes that Mary Pennock had been her supervisor. In about 1971, sne went back to work...this time at J.C. Penney's in Hastings where she worked in the office, primarily handling sales and accounting. She also was trained to handle other jobs to fill-in during vacation times, etc. “I really enjoyed meeting the people and especially seeing former classmates," Shirley said of her employment at Penny’s which she left about a year before she became involved in township govern­ ment. The township has many special ties for Shirley. For instance. ' ne of the one-room schools she attended s*’u ctands nearby her home. Shirley has fond memories of attending "country schools” and is a proponent of the “good, basic fundamental education” they offered. She attended the one-room schools formerly known as Hines and Dowd through the eighth grade. One of the teachers she remembers is Birdena Lyttle who now is retired and living at Wall Lake. The fun of school Christmas plays and skating on nearby ponds during recess are some of Shirley’s school memories. She also recalls that it was a rather hard adjustment to make the transition from a one-room school to the large high school in Hastings. Four of the Cases* five children have graduated from Hastings High Schoo) like their mom and dad and the fifth will graduate this year. The couple's children are Marilyn who resides on Cedar Creek Rd. with her husband William Storm; Linda who lives on Barber Rd. with husbanc Douglas Stampfier; Brian whose residence is on S. Bedford Rd; and Bruce and Steve who are at home. The Cases have two grandchildren, Luke and Joshua, who are the Storm's sons. Shirley’s husband, Robert, is employed at Ralston’s in Battle Creek. He use to farm their land but most of it is rented out for farming now. The Cases had been dairy farmers at one time and also have raised chickens, pigs, cattle, and sheep. The couple’s sons stiil have a few animals that they raise. Being outdoors is a favorite way Shirley likes.to spend' her free .time. "I.Hke.wan­ dering about the fields and woods and I like to go hunting for mushrooms in the spring. "I like to work outside too, especially with my flowersand in the garden. I don't have a lot of time to do it, but I do enjoy it when I can. When the cotple’s children were younger, the Cases were active in 4-H, Cub Scouts, and Camp Fire. Shirley was a den mother and a Camo Fire Leader. The family also enjoys traveling and their trips have included going to Florida, nor­ thern Michigan, and Canada. As a member of the Cedar Creek Bible Church, Shirley has been a former teacher in junior church and former president of the Ladies group. Her religious beliefs serve as her guide to live by and Shirley says that “if you put Jesus first, others second, and yourself third, you’ll have joy and and peace. I always try to do that It's one of my goals that I try to live by.” At mealtime, Shirley knows how to please her family and friends. Her pineapple salad is an especially popular dish that everyone seems to like. The salad is quite simple to prepare, she said, and she likes it because it can be made ahead of time. The salad also makes a nice treat at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter dinners or for a dessert at anytime. Shirley’s Pineapple salad Ingredients: 2-cups crushed pineapple (No. 2 can undrained); '2-cup sugar; 14Tablespoons unflavored gelatin; U-cup cold water; 8-12 red maraschino cherries; 2Tablespoons lemon juice; 2-Tablespoons maraschino cherry juice; 1-package (3 oz.) cream cheese; 4-pint whipping cream. Heat pineapple with sugar, add gelatin that has been softened in U-cup cold water; stir until melted, add lemon and cherry juice. Cool. Mash cream cheese, add cherries (cut up); mix with pineapple mixture Chili until slightly thickened. Whip the cream and blend with pineapple mixture, mold and chill. This can also be doubled and placed in a 13 by 9-inch pan. cut in squares and placed on lettuce, or can be used as a dessert, served with cookies. 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Hastings (616)945-5182 HEATING 3 AIR CONDITIONING FARRELL’S Heating & Cooling T HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING f. INSTALLATION and SERVICE 802 E. GRAND 945-4020 �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, April 7, 1983 — Page 12 A message from your Superintendent Your Schools...The Best Place to Learn! DISCIPLINE —better than you think by Robert Miller, Hastings Superintendent Jaycees elect new officers The Hastings Jaycees elected Steve Jacobs, (right) as their new president at the service organization's Tuesday night meeting at the Hastings Elks building. Pic­ tured with Jacobs is Mike Kasinsky, outgoing Jaycee president. Other officers elected are Bob Ruthruff, vice presidei t chapter management; Chris Bunge, vice president individual development and Brian Coffman, secretary-treasurer. Kasin­ sky will serve as 1983-84 board chairman. Three directors were also elected from the floor Tuesday night. They are Bill Dreyer, Gary Randall and Bill Romick. The new board will be formally recognized May 7 at the Elks build.ng, olong with the Hastings Jaycettes officers. Provincial House graduates aides Ten nurses aides were presented with pins and certificates at Provincial House Wed­ nesday afternoon upon the completion of a 35-hour advanced-aide course. They are (front, from left) Nancy Kidder, Diana Demond, Vicki Hokanson, Vickie Service, Mary Hubbell (back, from left) Judy Puf- paff, Roxanne Parsons, Lillian Lumbert and Lousie Werner. (Not pictured is Toni Bray). Presenting the pins was Joyce Weinbrecht, Provincial House administrator. Presenting certificates was Kay Rowley, nursing director. The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 ■ASSIFSESD ADS House For Sale TWO BDRM. BUNGALOW: Modern kitchen and bath, fireplace, on highway near Hastings in woods with pond. 945-3025. (4-14) HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER: Three bedrooms, private setting, excellent condition. 948-8270. FOR SALE BY OWNER: House in Nashville. Will sell on land contract. 852-9727, Nashville. (4-7) ____ Bldg. For Sale NICE, NEWER APT. HOUSE for sale or trade on contract Willing to deal. 945$201. (4-7) MOBILE HOMES 14’x70‘ 8’x22’ expando, two bedrooms, bath, 8’x8’ shed, stove, refrigerator. Must sell. Beautiful. 948-9073. FOR SALE: 12’x60’ trailer, setup m Baltimore Trailer Park. Phone 948-9020. (tfn) MOBILE, modular, and double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490. Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) 14’x70*. B’x22* expando, two bedrooms, bath, 8x8 shed, stove, refrogerator. Must sell. Beautiful. 9484073. Land For Sale LAKE LOT: 150 ft. frontage Little Pine Lake (north of Delton). $10,500 . 968-1785, Battle Creek. (4-7)________ CASH > OH I AND I.ON I H Al I ft Hi Al t SI AH . HANS Apartment House FOR RENT FOR RENT: Four bedroom country home, three miles from Middleville. 795-3947, after 5 p.m., Middleville. FOR RENT: Large house in country. Nashville schools. 8524215, Nashville. (4-21) SERVICES WE WILL TILL your garden again this year. Have Case and Troy tiller. Reasonable. Ron and William Birman, 945-2165, 945-9335, Hastings. (4-28) ROADS GRADED within ten miles of Delton 623-2029, Delton. (4-21) MENDING BASKET: Also specializing in zippers and alterations. Call 945-9712 for appointments, (tfn) PIANO UN so. repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn> AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 8524691. <tfn) SEWING MACHINES: Repair most makes and models. Sales and service of White. We make “housecalls”. 948-2932, Doc’s in Hastings, (tfn) CROSS W?TH CHRIS! Personally escorted two week tours: East Germany, Austria, Switzerland. Belgium, Holland, June 14, 28. Scandinavian Adventure July 14. Price from $1,475 Detroit includes TWO MEALS DAILY, first class hotels. Free brochure. Mrs. Chris Press, 7369 Berne Rd., Pigeon, MI 48755. 517-4532202. TRY A CHRISC ROSS! HAPPY ADS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DENISE, STEVE J., ROSEMARY A DOUG! MEETINGS Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) ~~A board of directors meeting for Community Action Agency will be held Monday, April 11, 1983 at 7:30 p.m., third floor, 7 E. State St., Battle Creek. The regular monthly board meeting of the Barry County Mental Health Services will be held on Thursday, April 14, 1983 at 12:30 p.m. in the conference room. Any in­ terested person is invited to attend. (4-7) Help Wanted JOBS OVERSEAS: Big money fast. $20,000 to $50,000 plus per year. Call 1-216-4533000, ext. 2212.___________ GOVERNMENT JOBS: Thousands of vacancies must be filled immediately. $17,634 to $50,112. Call 716842-6000, ext. 3213._________ JOBS WANTED FARM JOB WANTED: Girl, 19, has experience and has references. (616 ) 374-5272, Lake Odessa. (4-14) WANTED: Hay to do on shares or by the bale, also doing custom plowing. Phone 758-3224, Lacey. (4-14) LET ME DO THE WORK: House cleaning, mornings. Excellent reference. Call before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m., 795-7546. (4-17)______ PETS FOR SALE: Australian shepherd puppies, six weeks old, purebred. No papers. 945-9893. (4-7)____________ FOR SALE: AKC German shorthair female, three months old, liver and white, housebroken. (616) 693-2231, Clarksville.______________ FOR SALE: Registered doberman puppies. 945-9360. FREE TO GOOD HOME: Corgie-poodle puppies. 7959548, Middleville._________ FREE: Irish setter, twoyear-old male, good disposition, needs country home. 765-5306, Freeport. Farm Animals SIMMENTAL BULL lor sale or trade. 800 lbs., ten months old. 367-4671, Woodland (414)_____________________ POLLED HEREFORD: Bred, six years old. 726-0072, Vermontville._____________ FIREWOOD ASH HARDWOOD: $39.00 a face cord. $24.00 smaller wood. Call after 6 p.m. 8521509. Nashville, (tfn) FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: 15 ft. Brillion cultimulcher, very good condition. (517) 566-8567, Sunfield. (4-14) FOR SALE: 53 ft. 6” auger, 30 ft. 6” auger, grain cleaner, 3-bottom plow, 14” and 3-pt. hitch. 623-2153, Delton. (4-7)_________ FARM TRACTOR, combine and equipment parts - new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, sorters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company, U.S. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666; also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 374-8801. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS PIANO FOR SALE: CableNelson spinet, good con­ dition, $600. 795-3779, Mid­ dleville. HOUSEHOLD FOR SALE: FOR SALE: 84” tailored couch, brown tweed covering, good condition. 945-2823._________________ FOR SALE: Two console color TVs, work, not good. Zenith, Magnavox. Good cabinets. Best offer. 945-4036. FOR SALE: Built-in KitchenAid dishwasher, like new, $200.945-2903, Hastings. FOR SALE: Small older refrigerator, good condition, $50; new white wicker floor lamp, $25. See at 1637 S. Broadway, Hastings. COMPLETE DOUBLE BED FOR SALE: 664-5344, Pine Lake. MISCELLANEOUS FIRST CUTTING HAY: $2 bale; second cutting, $1.50 bale. Small bales. 891-1367, Caledonia. (4-7) CREST 25 FT. PONTOON BOAT: 33 hp. Johnson motor, $1,050. Needs some work. 968-1785, Battle Creek. (4-7) FOR SALE: Childs wolverine toy stove, sink, refrigerator set; also Colonia] maple 8 gun cabinet. Ph. 765-5169, Freeport._______________ FOR SALE: Black walnuts, dried, 2 yrs. old, 30c a lb. 6238328, Delton BUSY FINGERS GIFT SHOP: Featuring Raggedy Ann dolls. 2497 Gun Lake Rd., M-43 West, 945-5283. (tfn) LUMBER FOR SALE: Hard and soft wood, air dried; also some used lumber. 945-5170. (4-7) FOR SALE: Outboard motor. Sears, 9.9 hp., used very little, runs great, $450. Phone 795-7103, Middleville. FOR SALE: 2nd cutting hay. 623-2029. (4-7) FISH FOR STOCKING: Ponds, lakes and streams. Orders being taken now for spring and summer deliveries. Rainbow Trout, Giant Hybrid Bluegills, (these gills can grow to a pound and oven Channel Catfish. Bass. Walleye. Perch, and Northern Pike. Laggis’ Fish Farm Inc. Gobles, MI. Phone (616> 6282056 days, or (616) 624-6215 evenings. (4-7) FOR SALE: Ampeg bas amp, one V4B amp, two SVT speaker cabinets, $750 complete. 758-3427, Lacey. (4-14) .________________ FOR SALE: 30 lawn chairs and kids toys. 227 W. Oliver, Hastings. Call after 4 p.m., 945-2198.________________ STRAW: Large square bales. 758-3466 or 758-3548, Lacey. 5’xl0' DECK FOR SALE: Wolmanized wood, $100. 517852-1542, Nashville. FOR SALE OR TRADE: 1972 Ford, $150; 1974 Honda 350XL, $350. 945-5684. ANTIQUES FOR SALE; Corvair; ’59 Plymouth; ’70 Pontiac; John Deere trac­ tors, A, B and H. 945-9224. 11 FT. PHOENIX TRUCK CAMPER: Range with oven, refrigerator, furnace, sleeps four. Also, 36” truck cap. 9455724, after 5 p.m.________ DOCKS: Wolmanized pine 3x10, $70; 4x10, $85. Dock stands and installation available. Affordable Wood Prod., 343-1694, Kalamazoo; 064-5425, Pine Lake. (4-14) FOR SALE: Good alfalfa hay, good cow hay. 945-3582 or 945-4524. RIDING LAWN MOWER: Sears, ”0" cut, 8 hp., with grass catcher, $500. Ex­ cellent condition. 945-5742. FOR SALE: Electric golf cart, new batteries, in ex­ cellent shape. Phone (517) 852-9025 or 852-9808, Nash­ ville___________________ FOR SALE: Schwinn 10speed bicycle, $180. 945-9101. FOR . SALE: Suspended ceiling, approx. 13'xl0’, $25. Phone 945-4734.___________ FOR SALE: Sears rototiller, 4 hp., /ith reverse, good condition. 945-4458, Hastings. FOR SALE: Wedding dress, size 11-12, worn once, $200 or best offer. Must see to ap­ preciate. (517) 726-0217, Vermontville.____________ FOR SALE: Antique fainting couch. Also, used white double kitchen sink and 18"x20" white lavatory with faucets. 945-4458. WANTED CHARLTON PARK NEEDS wooden spools from spools of thread. Call 945-3775. USED PIANO WANTED for joung piano student. 9488318. USED CARS and TRUCKS 1978 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME BROUGHAM: 2-door, 260 V8 engine, automatic, air conditioning, loaded, burgundy. Art Meade Auto Sales. Phone 948-8111 Hastings.________________ FOR SALE: 1982 Omega, low mileage, loaded, $8,000. (517 ) 566-8501. Sunfield. (4-7) FOR SALE: 1979 Chevy Camaro, 6 cylinder, 3-speed trans., good condition. Phone 945-9439. (4-7) FOR SALE: 1980Datsun 310, 40 m.p.g., AM-FM cassette player, new front tires and muffler. 374-7017, afte noons, Lake Odessa. (4-7) FOR SALE: 1976 Monte Carlo 050 auto., air. 65,000 miles; plus 1979 Yamaha 650 Special. 8.000 miles, many extras. 948-9268.__________ 1981 BUICK REGAL: AMFM cassette, air, cruise, rear defogger, Landau top, much more 945-3025. < 4-19 ' 1982 DODGE POWER RAM 50: 4-wheel drive, 6,000 miles, bed liner, custom vinyl cover, stereo, Polygard, $7,900. 795-3779, Middleville. FOR SALE: 1973 GMC Astro with 318 motor, 18 front and 38 rears, good shape, $6,500. 758-3239, Lacey. (4-14) FOR SALE: HOT Voter*, « cylinder, automatic, with good rubber. (616) 693-2473, Clarksville. (4-14) 1981 DODGE PICKUP: Full size, ton, Leer cab, 22 m.p.g., $5,500. 693-3812, Clarksville. FOR SALE: 1977 Lincoln Continental, very clean and in excellent condition. 9488408, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1976 Cutlass S, air conditioning, cruise, 79,000 miles, $2,500. 852-1998, Nashville. 1978 FORD F-250: 4x4, V-8, automatic, 29,000 miles, one owner, red exterior. Art Meade Auto Sales, Phone 948-8111 Hastings.________ 1977 FORD F-150: V-8, automatic, explorer package, bumper, radio, power steering, brakes, wheel covers, tape stripes. Art Meade Auto Sales, Phone 948-8111 Hastings. 1980 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX: 2-door, V-, auto., air conditioning, loaded, one owner. Art Meade Auto Sales. Phone 948-8111 Hastings.________________ Extension for taxes increased The automatic extension to file the federal Form 1040 tax return has been increased from two to four months, the Internal Revenue Service says. Taxpayers filing the Form IOWA or 10W-EZ, or those requesting the IRS to compute their tax, are not eligible for an automatic extension. To obtain the four-month extension beyond April 15, 1983, a taxpayer must complete Form 4868, “Ap­ plication for Automatic Extension of Time to File U.S. Individual Income Tax Return”, and forward it to the Service Center processing tax returns fo>* his or her state. Form 4868 must be filed on or before April 15,1983, the IRS says. The extension to file the tax return is not an extension of time to pay any tax due, the IRS stresses. On Form 4868, the tax­ payer should make a ten­ tative estimate of the year's taxes and submit any balance due with the form. If the unpaid tax is more than 10 percent, there is a penalty for lato payment unless the taxpayer can show reasonable cause for not paying the tax when due. The penalty is one-half of one percent per month on the unpaid balance, up to a maximum of 25 percent. Interest is also assessed on any unpaid balan ce, the IRS says. Automotive Parts FOR SALE: 1972 Volkswagen engine and parts, $150 or best offer. 3747336, after 4 p.m., Lake Odessa. MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE: 450 Honda Chopper. 623-5220, Delton. (412) DIRT BIKE: 1978 Maico 400 Magnum, just rebuilt, $650. Serious inquiries only. Excellent condition. 765*3921, Freeport (4-7) FOR SALE: Honda CB350, needs timing chain, other­ wise it’s in great condition, $325. Cal] after 3 p.m., ask for Mike, 945-9865. (4-7) FOR SALE: 1973 RD 350 Yamaha, $300 . 945-3134, Hastings.________________ Boats 70 HP. JOHNSON, 15^ ft. Yarcraft tri-hull with cover, trailer, used two summers. Owner moving. $3,975. 3747996, Lake Odessa. BOAT FOR SALE: 14 ft. alum. Ario boat with trailer, very good condition. 7655475, Freeport. BOAT WITH MATCH­ ING TRAILER: 1978 Check Mate, Convincer, 20 fl., 198 hp. with all options, low hours, $8,100. (616 ) 763-9127, Bellevue. (4-14)__________ FOR SALE: Custom made boat with mahogany deck, 12 hp. Sea King motor, runs good. Trailer with winch. Heavy tarpaulin over all. $950 value, $800 takes all. 6238441. _________ Travel Trailers TRAILER: 8 ft by 12 ft. van trailer and tandem axles, small wheels, good for moving household goods. 795-9934, Middleville, 8911427. Caledonia. TRAVEL TRAILER FOR SALE: 1975 Globestar. 29'. 945-3235. (4-21) DUPLEX FOR SALE LOCATES: near Hanover and Walnut. Conaidarlna our oga we ore forced to sell it. (H we were 10-15 yr», younger. you could not buy it). Each apartment ha» private bathroom with toilet, bathtub and shower. Gas heat. House well Insul­ ated. double garage. Nice neighborhood, big lawn, corner lot. If you don’t believe whol ww laid don't aniwor. Price... *30,000“ Rental income... $450.00 per month of $5400.00 per year. Or, live In one and rent the other apartment. Renter pays for gas and electricity. Garage roof needs a Utile repair. If your credit Is good, wrlteto... MN». StS cteTteteMar.M.lulU lutaci, m«toSl The Bureau of School Services of the University of Michigan in cooperation with the curriculum committee of the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals conducted a comprehensive survey of student discipline and student dress in Michigans secondary schools last spring. Hastings schools were part of that survey. Local people, Posey Shuster, Larry Haywood, Caroline Dimmers and Judy Larson, were members of this survey team. The complete findings of this survey were reported by the U. of M. Student discipline rated “Good to excellent” by Patricia R. Materka University News Service Discipline in Michigan junior and senior high schools is not what it's cracked up to be. “The students are much better behaved than I expected They were respectful of the teachers and of each other. A general at­ mosphere of trust and learning prevailed.” These comments reflect the consensus of some 800 parents and community persons who visited 182 high schools and 46 junior high- middle schools last February as part of a project sponsored by The University of Michigan in cooperation with the Curriculum Committee of the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Using words like “amazed,” “impressed," and “reassured,” the teams of volunteer observers were almost unanimous in their high assessment of student discipline and personal conduct. Of all the observations recorded, 98 per­ cent checked “excellent" or “good” on the question, “How would you rate student discipline in this school based upon your observations today in classrooms, laboratories, shops, gymnasiums, corridors and the cafeteria? ’ Less than two percent checked “fair” and only two persons out of BOO checked "poor". About 70 percent of those visiting the public and non- public high schools and half of those visiting junior high and middle schools said they found student discipline “better than expected" “It reminded me of my high school days in the 50s” one observer commented. “I was surprised because I thought things had deteriorated. They haven’t, and that’s nice." The reviewers’ surpise comes as no sur­ prise to Ray E. Kehoe, associate director of the University’s Bureau of School services and director of this project. “I visit 30 to 50 secondary schools per year in both the upper and lower peninsula and see little evidence of student misconduct," he reports. “But the 1981 national Gallup Poll on at­ titudes toward public schools reported lack of student discipline to be the number one concern of the American public." "Are my standards too low?" Kehoe wondered. “Or was the public’s perception inaccurate?” He initiated the state wide survey to gather evidence that would either corroborate or refuse this judgement. Twenty-eight percent of the approximately 650 accredited high schools in Michigan took part in the project, including 10 non- public senior highs. Teams of four community volunteers representing a variety of ages, occupations, and interests visited the schools for a day, freely looking in on classrooms, laboratories, the cafeteria, and other areas. They were asked to rate student dress as well as discipline, on the basis that there is a per­ ceived correlation between a student's behavior, attitude, and appearance. Again, the reviewers were favorably impressed. The ratings were: 25 percent, excellent ; 70 percent, good; and five percent. fair. Only one respondent out of 800 asssed student dress as poor. Although some observers were not happy with the prevalence of jeans, virtually all commended the youngsters’ neat, clean appearance. Forty percent said student dress was “better than expected.” “I think the image of sloppy, unkept teenagers with stringy hair and frayed jeans is a stereotype leftover from the 7Qb," Kehoe states. “Similarly, the public image of ex­ treme rowdiness and turbulence in the halls and classrooms is not accurate today, that's not to say there are no incidents. But rude, mean, noisy behavior is not prevalent." The U-M educator dismisses the possibility that students might have dressed up or been on good behavior just for the day of the survey. “You can’t make your own kids behave when the grandparents come over,” he says, smiling. "Can you see trying to order 1,500 kids over the PA system?" Where the visitors did find fault with the discipline or dress codes, they tended to blame the teachers more than the students, Kehoe noted. "In the classes where the teacher was enthusiastic and in command of the subject, discipline was excellent," ran a typical comment. "Where teachers were indecisive, the discipline seemed poor.” Some observers suggested that the teachers should dress less casually, to present better role models. But another remarked, "The atmosphere here is a credit to the administrators, staff and students, especially in light of the poor economic conditions of this school district" Many participants recommended that the survey be continued and expanded. Kehoe agrees. "Although 28 percent of Michigan high schools is considered a high response rate, naturally 1 was hoping for 100 percent I anticipate that one criticism of the survey will be that it did ix>t include any Detroit city schools. This is unfortunate, because based on my own observations in Detroit schools each year, I think the survey would show that student conduct is better there than the public thinks it is. "In fact, I regret that wc promised anonymity to the participating schools in the survey," Kehoe adds. "The ratings were so high. I'd like to see them get due credit! “I think many parents are focusing on the wrong prohlems," he concludes. "At many schools, student absenteeism, lack of motivation and under achievement are more significant problems than discipline." "Poor discipline is overplayed," a parent observer agrees. “If most parents would take time to visit the school first hand, it would eliminate a lotof problems. The major problem is lack of parent participation." “Seeing is believing," another wrote. “Don’t listen to outside propaganda. Come see for yourself! It’s great!" “I feel very positive about the trend I see emerging here,” still another comments. “They are friendly and helpful, expressing apprcval of one another. It looks E'ce the next generation is in good hands." PUBLIC AUCTION Subscribe to the HASTINGS BANNER c<//...948-8051 And. we wfl/ get In touch wtfh youl AUCTION LOCATED: fr«M Perrintaa *nd IK-57, (• 2 «8** M*t, 2’4 faKts Matti; OR 4 mile* west •f US-27 Md M-57 Jet., thee 2>Z< mHes seuth en Begele Reed, en... SATURDAY, APRIL 9 •*£3° Gleaner K Combine, Allis-Chalmers 185 Diesel and D-15 Model 500 load­ er. Large list of Tools. Pony and Horse Equipment, Chevrolet Truck with Hoist, Miscellaneous. TOM BURR, Owner... (517) 838-2367 AUCTIONEER: J.D. HELMAN Carson City . . . (517) 584-3482. CALL OR WRITE FOR YOUR AUCTION! WH Ml It PmHc Mctifa ■« ■acMfary fated fatew. 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TERMS: CASH Day of Sale MR. A MRS. LYNN NEWBERRY Phone MS-6151 - YOUR AUCTIONEERS ceitm "net" *aow» uoacasw 3237 )06th Avte.. Allegan 5700 Bird Rd., Hostings Ph. 673-3753 Ph. 945 6398 cumc Ckertts Ireva R 7. Allegan � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-04-14.pdf 9fc5214c2775956aeb1ac47896831e8b PDF Text Text April 14,1983 News-Wrap $365,000 airport expansion Curriculum reports featured next week The curriculum portion of the K-12 study group is comprised of seven committees: K-3, 4-6, science and math, social studies and com­ munications, health and physical education, music and art and vocational education. Next week, The Banner will feature school curriculum as part three of the six part series detailing the findings of the K-12 study group. Public hearing is set for Wednesday evening at City Hall by Robert J. Johnston Board to vote on curriculum coordinator The Hastings Board of Education Monday night will make its first direct response to the findings of the K-12 study group when it is asked to grant the new superintendent authority to hire a curriculum coordinator. “This is the first direct response to the curriculum report, ’’says Acting Superintendent Robert Miller. He predkts that the board will approve the move, “and then find the mouey". The hiring of a curriculum coor­ dinator was among the most frequently made recommendations by the 13 committee, 180- member study group. The position was among many to go in recent years due to budget cutbacks. The board will also be asked to accept the resignation of a long time vocal music teacher, Betty Williams, and to request bids on worker's compensation and employer’s liability insurance. The meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Jr. High Vocal Music Room. Rotary Auction changes date to May 21 The Hastings Rotary Auction to raise money for the Pennock Hospital “Lifeline Program” has been changed to May 21 from May 14. The sale will be held at the Centennial Building at the fairgrounds. With the Lifeline Program a person with a medical problem carries a small wireless help button around their home which, if pushed, contacts the hospital's emergency response center. The hospital then contacts a predeter­ mined friend, neighbor or relative to check on the person. The responder then contacts the hospital, describing the nature of the problem. An automatic timer also alerts the hospital if the patient fails to reset the timer by using the telephone. Five candidates declare for Delton board race Five candidates for the Delton school board race filed petitions this week. They will vie for two four-year posts up for renewal this June. Running are incumbent James Henry, of 4226 Joy Rd., Shelbyville, who is seeking a second term; Phillip Stott, of 1300 Bristol Rd., Delton, elected last year to fill out a term and now seeking a full term; challenger Donald Aukerman, of 12860 S. Parker Rd., Delton; challenger Edward Daniels, of 17871 S. Wall Lake Rd. Cloverdale; and challenger Sylvia For­ ster, of 5060 Head Rd., Hastings. At Monday nights’ board of education meeting, trustees decided to expand the middle school athletic program to a stxweek schedule “if the money is available.” The program was severely abbreviated two years ago, but was restored to a five week schedule this week with seasonal sports for both boys and girls’ teams. ‘We found it (the present set-up) very successful," said superintendent Bill Baker. “It was economically good with varying sports for students and with none of them overlapping. It was felt (however) that this year’s five weeks were a little short.’’ The seventh and eighth graders are offered football, basketball and track for the boys and basketball, cheerleading, volleyball, and track for the girls. Sheriff officer awarded $2,500 for Injuries A Barry County Sheriff Dept, officer was awarded $2,500 in Barry County District Court Wednesday for injuries he suffered during an assault in September by a Hastings juvenile. Cpl. Michael Lesick sued the juvenile's father, Claude Snider, E. State Rd., for negligent parental supervision. Judge Gary Holman awarded Lesick the statutory limit of liability for willful or malicious in­ juries caused by a child. Lesick suffered a broken nose when a 16-year-old subject struck the officer in the face with his arm. The juvenile's arm was in a cast at the time. The assault reportedly occurred during an investigation of two other subjects in a downtown Hastings alley. Lesick says the juvenile tried to interfere in the investigation and arrest of the two subjects. When Lesick arrested the juvenile, he allegedly struck the officer in the face. Lesick says he brought the suit “because of an obligation to myself, my family and my fellow officers to continue efforts towards civil recovery situations, in instances when an officer is wrongfully assaulted.” State Sen. Robert Welburn addresses local business oeople and public officals at Monday's first legislative breakfast. Coffee, politics mix well for breakfast by Robert J. Johnston The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored its first legislative breakfast, Monday, in what it hopes will be a monthly series of meetings with state legislators. Two dozen business people and public officials attended the session at McDonald’s restaurant with Sen. Robert Welborn (R, Kalamazoo) and Rep. Robert Bender (R, Middleville). Topics covered included state aid to education, state budget cuts and tax in­ creases proposed by Gov. James Blanchard, a local proposal to turn the KBE Railroad right-of-way into a bicycle path and the need for local tourism promotion. Welborn said that the Republicans were defeated in a move to put an increase in the state sales tax on the ballot instead of passing an income tax increase proposed by Blanchard. Explaining the contribution of the state lottery to the budget, he said that the estimated $200 million in lottery revenues is being earmarked for education, but an equal amount is being taken out of education and given to the general fund. “Our first priority should be education,” he said, “but our first priority is not education.” Robert Miller, acting superintendent of Hastings schools, told the legislators that the local district spent $20,000 in interest on borrowed money, this school year, because the state did not live up to its obligations to provide aid. Miller added that the state spends $16,000 a year to house a person in prison, while the local school district receives only $1,759 per student through the state aid formula for education. Welborn said that although the governor said $70 million will be cut from the current social services budget, a supplemental appropriations bill for $250 million for social services has oeen presented to the legislature. Bender added that the Republicans ob­ jected to the lack of “meaningful dialogue" about how money raised in new income taxes will be spent after the budget is balanced. He said that the administration never responded to Republican questions about budget cuts and deferrals. Welborn said that the Republicans had also tried to take some of the burden of the single business tax off Michigan businesses, but that move was thwarted in the legislature. "We’re trying to find out what the governor is promoting to help industry,” Welborn said. The governor has promised to outline his jobs proposals in the next two weeks, he said. The first-term senator also blamed the Democrats for ihe "Chinese bookkeeping” conducted in past years. He said the Democrats "fully well knew" the condition of the state and that they were going to run a deficit and could have stopped it. Questioned about the support social ser­ vices spending receives in the legislature. Welborn said that they tried to cut social services, but were defeated by the Democrats. "You can be right as anybody in the world,” Bender added. "You can be right and only have 49 percent of the votes and it doesn’t mean anything.” Welborn said they have tried to initiate "workfare" programs to replace welfare, but haven’t had the votes. “It isn't fun being in the minority." Bender said. John Tripp, owner of Northside Pizza in Hastings, outlined a local proposal to preserve the KBE Railroad right-of-way for future transportation needs and for use as a bicycle and "non-motorized vehicle” path. Tripp said that state money has been set aside from the highway use tax for such programs. Continued on Page 2 The Hastings Airport is slated for a $365,000 expansion project to lengthen the runway and open a new area for hangers. The expansion is the first phase in an overall plan that will allow the airport to accomodate private planes being pushed out of Kent County International Airport by commercial traffic. A new terminal building may also be in the future A public hearing on the proposal will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20 in Hastings City Hall. Charles Murphy, chairman of the Joint City-County Airport Commission, said 90 percent of the money for the initial expansion has already been allocated by the federal government. The state will provide five percent, which has already been earmarked in next year’s budget, and the local govern­ ments will have to provide the final five percent, or $18,250 split between the county and city. Murphy said that the first phase of the expansion, scheduled for next year: — will lengthen the existing runway to 3,900 feet to allow private jets to land; — provide partial parallel taxiways to the runway to allow planes to land and take off while others are in the taxi area; — provide hard surface access to a new private hanger area on the east side of tne airport property, — open an access route from West State Road to the new hanger area and include a parking lot Hastings “We started a 20 year master plan study about three years ago," Murphy said. “....The result of that was that both the state and the federal governments decided we needed 900 feet more runway on hard surface and another hard surface runway." Other recommendations of the study in­ clude the need to widen the runways from €0 to 75 feet and the addition of the parallel taxiways. Murphy added that only about five acres are available for hangers on the north side of the airport and that is filled because of the requirement that hangers be 500 feet from runways and set back from the road. "We anticipate the need for hangers and there's no place for them here," he said. “People keep asking if they can build a hanger." The 20 year plan includes opening that new hanger area on the east side of the property, opening access on West State Road and constructing a new terminal in the area. The terminal would come in a later phase of expansion. The second phase of expansion, scheduled for 1987, will lengthen the runway to 5,000 feet, do some fencing around the airport and build a terminal ramp on the east side of the airport, Murphy said. He said that long distance plans will finish all of the parallel taxiways, complete fencing of the airport and eventually reroute Airport Road to accomodate the longer runway. He noted, however, that the 20 year plan is to be re-evaluated in five years. Murphy said that the project is being undertaken, in part, because the Kent County International Airport has become used primarily for commercial traffic and private planes are being forced to use outlying airports. The chairman said that Wednesday's meeting will give people an opportunity for Continued on Page 8 Headlines ’ this week: • Sports previews from five schools start on page 9 • Study group calls for open libraries, counselors...page 1 • New column tells “About Hastings” people...page 8 Banner Price 20* Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings, Michigan Volume 128, No. 15 Thureday, April 14,1983 School auxilary services report Staff plugging holes left by service cutbacks specialized service not as easily filled by teachers, says Furrow. “Unless you have somebody in the coun­ seling department reading the literature, staying on top of the changes in terms of financial aid, the different schools, em­ ployment opportunity, different trends in jobs, and being there available to provide that information to the kids, (students) don’t have anywhere to turn to," says Furrow. by Ken Reibel The estimated cost of restoring lost in­ structional auxilary services to the costbeleagured Hastings Area Schools tops $300,000, and the figure will go much higher as more figures become available. Vital services such as counseling and library have been totally eliminated as the district’s budget sank deeper and deeper into the red Hastings school teachers are currently helping students to prepare class schedules, a duty formerly performed by counselors. Since the sweeping budget cuts which followed the millage defeat in spring, 1982, teachers have been called on to perform more and more what has normally been the job of counselors. The cost of reinstating just four counselors to the school district is estimated at $121,000. “We have more staff involvement, no question about that," says Robert Vanderveen, Hastings High Schocl principal, “In the past, we had counselors, and (scheduling) was primarily their respon­ sibility. "The staff may have left that job more and more to the counselors, and were not as involved as they should have been. That I suppose in some ways is a plus...involving staff people in helping kids make class decisions." But while the job of scheduling may be getting done, it could be better left to trained counselors, says Vanderveen. "The function of getting kids scheduled and in the classes is getting done. How it ends up, we won't know until next year...the jury is still out, I don't know whether we are doing the job or not. We're doing the best we can under the circumstances, but I don’t know if we’re doing a good job," says Vanderveen. Of the nine areas addressed by the Auxilary Services • Instructional Study Committee, members thought counseling was the number one item that needed to be restored to the schools. Other areas examined by the 13-member committee were library-audio visual, adult education, alternative education, drivers education, gifted and talented, nursing, special education and the Title One Reading Program. "I think that unanimously without any question, the committee felt that counseling was number one to come back." says Peggy Baxter, committee chairman. She adds that the committee "did not put the recom­ mendations in order, because we need them all." Counselors perform a variety of functions. In addition to scheduling classes, they aid in career counseling and college placement. But perhaps more importantly, counselors listen. Libraries Budget cuts have closed the library doors at Hastings High School. Because of the closure, no research papers have been assigned to students, and teachers say kids are reading less. ■Without counselors, there's nobody for the kids to bounce their frustrations off of,” says Micky Furrow, who worked as a counselor at the high school for nine years before his layoff last spring. He currently works in Hastings Adult Education. "Kids have difficulty with classes, with other kids, problems at home, problems with teachers, and they need somebody non­ judgemental, and basically impartial that they could just bounce their feelings off of. "I’ve had kids come in just steaming mad. needing somebody to unload on, that wasn't going to unload back on them. Some are in tears, or extremely frustrated. But now there’s nobody there as an outlet, in a confidential atmosphere. They need to know that the whole world won't know about (their problem)." says Furrow. The high school principal says “kids are identifying more with teacher; than in the past." Whether students are more troubled now that there no counselors to confide in is not known. "Our biggest problem is smoking, and 1 don't think you can relate that to family problems, or lack of counselors to handle personal problems." says Vanderveen. Another important job performed by counselors is career planning, a more Thanks to parent volunteers, the Hastings Junior High library stays open for two hours a day, four days a week. The library at the high school has remained closed since the start of the 1982-83 year. The committee estimates that one-third of the printed material in the libraries is out­ dated. Tne newest encyclopedia at the junior high is eight years old. A series of books on the United States bears a 1967 copyright date, a world atlas 1969. “I really feel strongly that you cannot run a school system without library services," says Linda Lincolnhol, Auxilary Service Instructional Study Committee membe“Right now, there are no research papers being done as we know them...You have to start research papers in junior high. You don’t learn to footnote overnight,” says Lincolnhol. The finance committee of the study group estimates that the cost of restoring Hastings Areas School libraries to a pre-cut level would cost between $86,000 and $145,000, depending on the staff level chosen. The cost of books, magazines and audio­ visual equipment recommended is estimated at $30,000. One librarian and three aides could cost the district $56,000. The cost of two librarians and five aides is put at $115,000. Statistics show that library usage, based on weekly circulation of printed material, has declined sharply with the curtailment of library services. In the 1979 80 school year, an average of 77.5 titles were checked out weekly at the high school. In the 1980-81 year, that number declined to 56.3. At Central Elementary, the decline is more dramatic, from 1191.5 titles in 1979-80 to 441.8 the following year. The kids don’t have the chance to see a lot of books," says Mary Ellen Hund, a junior high English teacher. “It’s impossible to have the kids do a research paper persuasive writing, because the reasearch materials just aren’t there to support an argument." Hund says kids aren't reading as much now as in the past explaining “It's just not as convenient for kids to take out books." "When 1 was in junior high, the library was the focal point for the school, a gathering place. But here it's closed most of the day,” says Hund. Continued, Page 7 �The hasting* Banner, Thursday. April 14, 1983 — Page 2 Hastings Chamber to hold MESC seminar The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a seminar on Monday, April 18, presented by MESC experts from across the state, and local employer representatives who have successfully used the MESC's Job Service. Mike Williams from the local MESC will MC the program. The seminar will focus on: changes in Mi UI System, how employers can minimize UI costs. New Federal Job Training Part­ nership Act, employer benefits of targeted jobs tax credit, job service - ways it finds qualified trained employees for business. The session will be held at the Elks Club is from 8 a.m. to noon. The cost is $2.50 for chamber members and $5 for non members. A continental breakfast will be served. Job Service Seminar Agenda 8:30 - 9 a.m. - Registration, continental breakfast. 9-9:15 a.m. - Introduction and welcome, Joy Reliford, District Manager District VII Kalamazoo, MI. 9:15-9:45 a.m. - An Employer's View of Job Service, Hal P. Roy, Director of Industrial Relations, Gallmeyer & Livingston Com­ pany, Grand Rapids, Mi. Chairperson of Mich. Statewide Employer Job Service Committee. Middleville fire officials are investigating the cause of a fire that leveled a bam at the Art Smith residence, 7471 Irving Rd., Wednesday night. Units from Middle­ ville, Hastings and Caledonia responded to the 5:50 p.m. blaze. The cause is undetermined, and no damage estimate is available at this time. Quick action by firefighters (above) prevented heat damage to a neighboring concrete silo. Bam fire on Irving Road Hastings native retires from 27 years with ag department After a 27 year career with the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Hastings native Robert C. Murphy will retire May 20. For the last 20 years be has served as a regional supervisor of the department's food division for Region 6, which includes 16 central Michigan counties. Murphy is the son of Donald N. Murphy, formerly of Hastings, and has two brothers residing in Hastings, Keith and Larry Murphy. Z'.ETTERS^ to the Editor: Banner Correction: /t’s a scam... To The Editor: The article, “K-12 Finance Report,” is as always just another scam to convince our local citizenary to spend more unneeded monies. I do agree that responsible, competent administration is a necessity in any form of organization. The Hastings School system is always quick to point out what “it" needs, but rarefy does the administration body inform the public of the waste or of the high salaries that the administration of our school system get. Teachers per how, per year, receive quite high salaries in comparison to other local employees in Barry County. Seventeen and a half instructors at $502,000 is over $25,000 per person - nice salary. State government raised taxes over 30 percent, Consumers Power just raised their rates, gas is going up even though the price of oil has come down, many people are laid off. It seems to me a good start would be to cut out the half person, and the rest should be held accountable for the quality of education our children receive. If the half employee is cut out maybe there would be less millage. All of us are asked every day to sacriflceJts about time people who handle our school dollars get down off the pedestal and face reality. It really disturbs me that the young people are the ones who suffer. We as a public work eight hows per day and most don’t make $25,000 per year. What the school ad­ ministration wants us to believe is that they would be able to work in comfort five hours a day for almost twice the salary. Oh! Dcn't forget summer vacation. How much vacation do you the public get? Three months? L. Bonner 3127 W. State Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 Hastings O«»ci«d to A 1943 graduate of Hastings High School, Murphy is a veteran of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and served during World War II in the European theatre of operations where he earned two battle stars. Following his discharge, he attended Michigan Technological university, Michigan Suite University and Lansing Community College. He worked extensively in the food industry and also as a draftsman and commercial photographer before joining the Michigan Department of Agriculture in 1955. He is a registered sanitarian and a member of the Michigan Association of Weights and Measures Officials, serving the organization as an officer and director. Murphy has been a member of the Battle Creek Lions Club and the Local Law En­ forcement Club. His wife, the former Kathryn Townsend of Hastings, is also a Hastings High School graduate. The couple plans to return io Hastings to reside in the near future. They have been married more than 32 years and have two children and three grandchildren. Brent Allen Jewel, 22, 120 S. Broadway, was arraigned by a magistrate in Barry County District Court Wednesday, April 6, on two counts of felonious assault Police Beat: Car stolen from downtown parking lot Hastings City Police are investigating the daytime theft of a car from a downtown parking lot Saturday. Police say Dale Russell Sibley, Leach Lake, Hastings, left his 1969 Pontiac Firebird running in the True Value Power Equipment, 135 E. State St, at about 11 a.m. Saturday. When he returned a short lime later, the car was missing. The vehicle was recovered by police early this week near Alto. So far, police say they have no leads. In Other News... A CHAINSAW was reported stolen April 7 from the Dave Harvath residence, 1250 Leinar Rd. i»i of Cowwtr (usps07,.830) Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 15 — Thursday, April 14. 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County; *13.50 per year elsewhere. With more student involvement, students who participated in the Student Leadership Forum have expressed a variety of ideas on improving their high schools. Students said one concern was that they felt student councils have little input in school decisions. They suggested that perhaps the school boards should allow their student councils time to express their views. Students at the forum also said ad­ ministrators and teachers do not allow students time to express their concerns and that they should encourage students to voice their opinions. Student Councils do not have a way to inform the student body about the actions taken at student council meetings, the students said. As a recommendation, they said time should be allowed during the regular school day for student council members to visit classrooms to explain what is taking place in the council. Some student council members “try” to talk for the total student body without getting student body input, the students said. The student council should poll the student body to find out the concerns of of the students, they said. Students also believe that they should have open access to the library during lunch time. Currently, they said, only those with passes may use the library during the lunch period. 1IH $12 per year in adjoining counties; and (This is part of a continuing weekly series of articles about a variety of concerns and recommendations on issues facing public education that were aired by a group of Hastings and Delton-Kellogg high school students during a recent state-sponsored Student Leadership Forum.) AN AUTO BATTERY’ was reportedly stolen Tuesday from Rex Todd, S. Wall Lake Rd. GUNS were reported stolen Monday from William R. Thompson, Pine Lake Rd. John Maurer (pole vault and dashes). Snoap said the team has many goals this season with placing third in the Tri-River heading the list. He thinks it is possible for the Vikings to take third. “I think we can get out of the second division," he said. "Our last year where we contended was back in 1979. A great showing for us would be third place.” Snoap said Sparta and Fremont are the class of the conference with Lowell a darkhorse. Lakewood likely will fight it out with Coopersville and Greenville for third. “Sparta and Fremont just have too much depth for us,” said Snope. “They have 50 or 60 kids out and we have 25 or 26. “I do think though, that we have some quality people in the right places." Students express ideas for improving locai high schools VANDALS hit a Barry County Road Commission road grader Monday at the comer of Sheffield and Mann Roads. TEN WINDOWS were discovered broken out at Hastings Junior High Saturday. City police are investigating. 1952 N. Broodway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Marty Snoap doesn't pull any punches in trying to assess his team’s chances in 1983. “I think a realistic finish for us would be third or fourth,” he said. “It would be a minor miracle if we finished first or second." Snoap will have 14 lettermen returning to the Lakewood roster this spring. Included are seniors Pat Jemison (shot-discus), Jack Nyman (long jump-100), Paul Reed (dashes), Mike Reese (shot-discus) and John Scheldt (discus, hurdles). Returning juniors are Randy Eckman (sprints), Ken Lunde (middle distances), Tim Ray (middle distances), Ron Simons (hurdles), Ken Stoepker (pole vault, high jump), David Strong (880, mile, two-mile). The three returning sophomores are Brian Fiddle (dashes), Jay Jackson (dashes), and Also at the forum, it was mentioned that one of the schools has messy bathrooms because they do not have a smoking area. The students feel that schools should have smoking areas in order to protect the rights of non-smokers. The forum participants said that adults make decisions about their schools without really knowing what is going on and they should make a better effort of com­ municating with students to find out what is taking place in the schools. Banner| s-^-P.S.3^,»r.o.^B Lakewood boys track team shooting for third place in 1983 Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. 9:45 - 10 a.m. - My Experience with Job Service, Max Miner, Personnel Manager. Flex Fab, Inc. Hastings. MI 49058. 10 - 10:30 a.m. - Job Service Special Features. James Palmeri. MESC. Employer Relations Consultant for Western Michigan. 10:30 - 12 p.m. - Unemployment Com­ pensation and How it Affects You, Neil Zech- man. Chief Appeals and Interpretative Standards Section MESC State Office Detroit, Ml. 12 p.m. - In Closing. Jan Mui let L Manager Personnel Administration. Gulf and Western Mfg. Company. E.W. Bliss Division. Hastings, Member Michigan Statewide Job Service Employer Committee. A message from your Superintendent Your Schools... The Best Place to Learn “Our national interest is Education” by Robert Miller, Hastings Superintendent This country has deep national interest in high quality education. There are many reasons. Let me cite a few. A sound system of public education is basic to our free and democratic society. Thomas Jefferson siad, “Any nation that expects to be both ignorant and free - expects what never was and never will be.” Our public school system in America offers education for all, not just the chosen few. Without our sound system of public education, we would stand the risk of developing a nation divided against itself those who could afford an education and those who could not. The result would be tyranny. To maintain our free and democratic society, we must have a strong, viable economy. They key to economic strength is an educated people. Educated people are more productive. They make more money. They often pay more taxes to support programs such as Social Security and Medicare. They are better customers. Educated people contribute to our society. On the other hand, those who have not benefited from education are less likely to be employed, and often cost us money through welfare or support for correctional instututions. An investment in education is a direct investment in our economic well being. And a sound economy means a better life for all of us. We are a mobile nation. When we move, we take our education, or lack of it, with us to other parts of the country. We must maintain our competitive edge with other nations of the world, we have already lost our lead in the automotive in­ dustry. Our lead in the computer industry is slipping from our grasp. Other nations are investing heavily in the education and training of their people while our nation is currently cutting back. We simply must have a well educated people if we hope to maintain our lead among the nations of the world. Our nation must have a strong defense. As other nations gain in strength, we cannot afford to grow weak. We must remember that a high quality educational system could be oir best defense. Today our nation has a high tech military. Making our military hardware work, fixing it when it breaks, conceiving of the next generation of equip­ ment, requires an educated people. An education can do something else. It can help our people understand and appreciate the great nation they are called upon to defend. We are one nation, indivisible. And even though education is a state function, even though we are concerned about local control of our schools, we must understand the deep national interest that we all share in high quality education. PUBLIC OPINION byKenReibel Can states ban double-trailer trucks? On a more light-hearted topic, students would like to have pep bands at basketball games “to liven things up.” Most schools do not have pep bands at basketball games, they said. Forum participants had very definite ideas concerning some teachers who they say have “very poor attitudes.” Students said those teachers set a poor example for them to follow in addition to destroying school spirit Teachers that don’t like where they work should consider other kinds of jobs, the students said. (Next week’s topic will be the students’ concerns and recommendations about school spirit). United Methodist have special treat “Kids Praise II," starring "Psalty" the Hymnbook, is a very special musical that will be shown at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 17 at Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50 just west of M-66. The public is invited to join us for an extra delightful treat. • QUESTION • Legislative Breakfast, CONTINUED...from page 1 Tripp said that the proposal had the backing of both local industries, who want to see the right-of-way preserved, and local tourist related groqjs that want to see the bicycle path developed. He encouraged the legislators to explore the possibility. “They have been built in Wisconsin," Tripp said, "and the tourism generated was well worth the effort." Welborn encouraged Tripp to continue working with the Department of Natural Resources for funds to purchase the right-ofway for a path. In the area of tourism, Mike Hawthorne, owner of U-Rent-Em Canoe Livery, said that he recently attended a state meeting of canoe rental companies who were encouraging local organizations to develop tourism im­ pact studies to show the dollars generated by tourists. Hawthorne also said that the local governments should get behind the tourism effort and join in promotions. John Patterson, director of Charlton Park, said that he had seen the impact of the "Say Yes to Michigan" advertising campaign while he was employed in Illinois. He en­ couraged the legislators to continue sup­ porting the campaign for the added tourism revenue it can generate for the state. “The funds are there," Bender said, "but there's a certain amount of feeling that (the campaign) is one of the things we can do without." Patterson said that a Wisconsin study showed that every tourist spends $48 per day in the communities they visit. The U.S. Congress, in March, passed a law requiring states to accept new rules allowing the operation of giant double-trailer trucks •n federally-subsidized roads starting April 6. Now the Federal Highway Administration is seeking to put the vehicles on the entire 181.006-mile federal highway system, in­ cluding two-lane roads designed for the smaller cars of decades past. Many states are protesting the ruling, citing studies that show double-trailers to be involved in nearly 50 percent more accidents than single­ trailers trucks. Some stales are even posting state trooper to turn the trucks back at theit state line;. Do you think states should be allowed to keep the giant double-trailers off the roads? Mike Morris: "They tear the heck out of the roads, as far as I can see. If they paid enough tax to pay for the damage they do to the roads, it would be okay...but they don't. Besides, I always wonder why they don't use railroads instead of tandem... rail roads are safer." Fred Matteson: “I think they ought to be banned, because if you’re on the highways, you can';t get by them. I would think they’re too dangerous, especially in Michigan with all the cars and trtucks we alread have on our roads." Matteson says he has not noticed any of the trucks lately, but has seen them on television." Jim Harrington: "Yes, I would like to see them banned. They’re too big for the high­ ways, and are bound to tear up the road way more." Harrington thinks the states should have the right to ban certain vehicles from their highways.” James Willitt: "They’re dangerous alright, there’s no two ways abou* it,” says Willitt, who has drove a truck for almost 30 years. He says he refused to drive one of the doubles, or "pups" as truckers call them. "There’s big enough tanks around to carry extra-large cargoes, without going double." Willitt calls the doubles "undependable", and says he’s seen them come unhooked. Vern Schieffer: “I think they’re going to be a problem. I don’t sec how they can get away with it on some of these roads, like M-37 and M-43. There's enough of a problem with some of the size trucks we have out there now. Mark Stein fort: "To me, it's a matter of state's rights. Granted, the trucks may be unsafe, but I think that's for the state’s to judge the best they can on. Personally, I think the big double-trailers are unsafe. They’re longer than most semis, and that makes them harder to pass fora smaller car, and they’re wider too...But I think states have the right to keep them off the roads if they see fit." Karl Frohlich: “I feel like we’ve got too many controls and regulations now. If a person can run them, then we ought to let them run. "I was talking to some other people about permits, building permits of all kinds....There’s too many rules and regulations that we have to live by." Jack Godfrey: “No double bottom trucks ‘should be allowed) because of the condition of the roads and the second trailer isn’t always under control. The second trailer is unsafe, but the other (trailer) is alright." �The Hastings Banner. Thursday, April 14, 1983 — Page 3 etvi The mother and daughter duo of Ann Wilcox, left, and Carol Nicholson are active volunteers in the community and both have a tasty recipe to shore. what's cookin by Elaine Gilbert This Week Featuring... Ann Wilcox & Carol Nicholson (Author’s Note: In recognition of National Volunteer Week next week — April 17-23 — today’s column focuses on two local women, a mother and daughter volunteer team who have a unique way of showing their concern for others). A mother and daughter duo from Hastings have “cooked-up” a unique way to share their time, skills, and ideas with others. Carol Nicholson and her mother, Ann Wilcox, volunteer their time four days a week to conduct free exercise classes ror women in the community. The idea for starting the classes, which began last January, developed because “We felt there were a lot of people who need it (exercise) but can't afford to pay for it,” said Carol. In addition to the benefits of exercise, the two women say the classes are important outlets for fellowship and socialization. Mothers shouldn't have to be “stuck at home eight hours a day with kids. That can lead to a depressive state,” said Carol. Feedback from participants has been especially rewarding for Carol and Ann. Some of the class members are reporting that their husbands and families are noticing positive changes in them. Women are welcome and encouraged to bring their children to the classes but each must be responsible for their own youngsters. “I love to see a mother bring her children and they can exercise too,” said Ann adding that the next generation will be healthier if children grow-up doing exercises. With the permission of their church council and board, Carol and Ann lead exercise classes from 1-2 p.m. on Monday, Wed­ nesday, Friday and from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday at the First Church of God on N. Broadway. They have a faithful following of an average of 10-participants at each class. “Our biggest class was 17 and we'd like to have about 20 (regulars),” said Carol. Participants may attend as many classes each week as they can. The idea for the exercise classes "started with Mom back in November," she said. "I more or less opened my mouth,” adds Ann. Another woman originally was going to conduct exercise classes at the church, but when that didn’t pan out, Carol and Ann volunteered and say their pastor (David Garrett) has been very supportive of the project. The exercise sessions are called “Fitness Fun Hour” because “we want it to be fun and we do have fun," they said. Carol and Ann make up their own exercise routines set tc the beat of Christian con­ temporary music. Once a week, they use an aerobic cassette during the class. Carol and Ann want the classes to be stress-free so they tell participants not to worry if they can’t keep up all the time because their main goal is for the women “to have a good time and feel good about themselves.” Sometimes the sessions include a coffee or a time for discussion for Carol and Ann to share ideas on nutrition, the benefits of exercise, self-esteem, the importance of setting goals, etc. “Even if no one or one comes (to the classes) we'll never get discouraged," said Ann. “We look forward to it growing." The two women said the class participants “know we really care about them because we don’t get paid. Our .concern and love for them comes across.” In their plans for volunteering to help Lund-Converse exchange wedding vows Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings was the scene of a lovely wedding Saturday af­ ternoon, Feb. 26 when Pamela Lund and Charles R. Converse were united • in' marriage Pastor Michael Anton performed the ceremony in a setting of a glass candlelabras. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Lund of Middleville and Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Converse of Hastings. Given in marriage by her father, Pam wore a gown of dacron organza with a crescent waistline, bishop sleeves and a full skirt with a trupet flounce. The gown was trimmed with venice lace, as was the chapel length veil. She carried a bouquet of red roses ana white carnations. Debra Clark, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and Marcia Lund, sister in law of the bride, was the bridesmaid. Metta Anne Bedrick, niece of the bride, was the flower girl. The attendants wore -old fashion off white fitted blouses with midlength skirt of multicolors with off white lace. They carried a basket of red and white silk flowers. Donald Converse, brother of the groom, was best man and Charles Lund, brother of the bride, was groomsman. Chuckie Clark, nephew of the bride, was the ringbearer. All male attendants wore ashley gray tuxedos. James Bedrick and David Sensiba were the ushers. The bride's mother wore a floor length pink gown. The groom’s mother wore a mint green floor length dress with a jacket. The corsages were red and white silk flowers. Following the ceremony more than 170 relatives and friends gathered at the Elks Lodge for the reception. Master and Mistress of Ceremonies were Richard and Janet Aspinall. Debra Baker, sister of the groom, attended the guest book and Monica Haley, friend of the bride, was in charge of the gift table. The newlyweds are making their home in ‘Carlton Center. others, the Fun Fitness Hour is sponsoring a walkathon Saturday, May 31 to raise funds to contribute to Love Inc., a new helping ser­ vices agency staffed by local churches in Barry County. "Anybody who wants to walk can walk that day. The more money we raise (for Love Inc.), the more we’re going to like it,” said Ann. In addition to the exercise classes, Carol and Ann are involved in activities at their church. Both are natives of Barry County. Ann is a county employee and also assists with home interior parties. Carol, a 1968 graduate of Hastings High School, works in the central supply department at Pennock Hospital where she has been employed nearly six years. She also was a cook at Provincial House in Carol and her children: Wayne, Ann and her other children: Wilcox, and Brenda Carol likes to sew when time and she also enjoys stitchery crafts quilting. Stitchery is one of Ann’s hobbies too, in addition to Artex. When Carol thinks about baking, yogart muffins are a favorite to prepare. The recipe is basically Carol's own creation and she notes that the muffins are "poor keepers, because they are so good.” The muffins may be served as a breakfast treat or as an accompaniment to any meal. Ann says her recipe for Hamburg Casserole makes a balanced, nurishing meal when served with the muffins, a tossed salad with low calorie dressing and fruit Loughrin-Rambadt engagement told Sorby-Hauschild plan August wedding Duff-Schaechterle engagement told Phil and Bev Loughrin, both of Grand Rapids, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth (Betsy) M. Loughrin. to Jeffrey H. Rambadt, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Rambadt of Sturgis. Betsy is a 1979 graduate of Hastings High School and will be graduating from Kellogg Community College this May with an associate degree in dental hygiene. Jeff is a 1980 graduate of Sturgis High School and is presently attending Michigan Tech University, majoring in biological sciences and research science. A May 27,1983 wedding date has been set. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Jack Sorby wish to announce the engagement of their daughter. Claire Elise, to David Hauschild, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Hauschild. Claire graduated from Hastings High School in 1981 and is currently a student at Grand Rapids Junior College. David is a 1980 Hastings High School graduate and is attending the Kendall School of Design in Grand Rapids. An August 20, 1983 wedding is being planned. Mrs. Shirley Duff and Mr. James Duff, both of Hastings, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelli Sue Duff, to John A. Schaechterle, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schaechterle of Belding. Kelli will be a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Hastings Mutual Insurance John is a 1979 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Eberhard. An August 13 wedding is being planned. Harold Starks to observe 40th anniversary Harold of Ketchum, Oklahoma and Majesty Becker of Hastings were united in marriage on April 6, 1943 in Hastings. They lived in the Hastings area for 29years and for the past 11 years in Oklahoma. They have one son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Sherry Starks, and one grand­ daughter, Kristy, all of Bernice, Oklahoma. Newest citizens IT’S A BOY David and Cynthia Hensien, Nashville, April 6 at 10:59 p.m., 7 lbs. 10 oz.; Russell and Pamela Katge, Hastings, April 8 at 12:44 a.m., 8 lbs. 64 oz.; John and Cheryl Hart­ well, Vermontville, April 12, at 9:53 a.m., 8 lbs. 104 oz.; Timothy and Penny O’Heran, Hastings, April 13 at 5:15 a.m., 8 lbs. 10 oz.; Joseph and Patricia Pennington, Hastings, April 13 at 8:21 a.m., 6 lbs. 2oz. ; Timothy and Jeri Shook, Charlotte, April 13 at8:55p.m., 7 lbs. 11 oz.: Gordon and Janet Miller, Hastings, April 14 at7 a.m., 8 lbs. 4 oz. Wolever-Conklln engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd A. Wotever of Ver­ montville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Dawn M. Wolever, to Steven G. Conklin, son of Mr. apd Mrs. David N. Conklin of Dewitt. The hride-elect is a graduate of Maple Valley High School. Her fiance is a graduate of St. Johns High School. Both are employed by Fisher Body, Lansing. A May 7 wedding is planned. Cappon-Aspinall to wed Mr. and Mrs. Dale Cappon of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Denise Ann Cappon, to Norman Dudley Aspinail, Jr., son of Mf. and Mrs. Norman Aspinall, Sr. of Hastings. A November 12, 1983 wedding is being planned. Now Open...to serve you! MONDAY thin SATURDAY...10 A.M. to 5 P.M. Special this week: White turkey breast on whole wheat bread with Oy OU celery nut drossing..................... Soup of the week: Cream of Broccoli Carol’s Yogart Muffins CARRY-OUT SERVICE Ingredients: Two-thirds cup of seven-grain cereal, one-third cup brown sugar; 1-cup whole wheat flour; ^-teaspoon salt; 1teaspoon baking soda; l-large egg, lightly beaten; 1-cup plain yogart; and one-third cup butter, melted. Phone SIMPLE FOODS...MADE SPECIAL Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, combine the grain, sugar, whole wheat flour, salt and baking soda. Mix the egg and yogart together lightly and stir into the dry ingredients. Stir in the butter. Fill muffin tins two-thirds full and bake 25 minutes or until done. Yield: one dozen muffins. 101 West State St., Hastings Ann’s Hamburg Casserole Take 1-lb. hamburger and 1-medium onion (chopped) and saute in skillet. Add 1-can cream of mushroom soup, one can chicken noodle soup, and 34-cup minute rice. Put in casserole dish and bake in 350-degree oven for 45 minutes. As an optional item, 4-cup to 1-cup frozen peas may be added to the casserole before baking. What Banker Is All Buttons? ' Townsends to celebrate 50th anniversary Paul and Opal Townsend of Highbridge Rd., Brethren will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday, April 24. from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Brethren Township Hall. The open house will be hosted by their children Larry and Connie Townsend and Donald and Janet Sue Stroup. The Townsends were married on April 16, 1933. They have eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. FAST Repair Service e Engraving e Watch Repair Your Full Service Repair Center 122 W State St. Hastings Your Home May Simply Be Loaded With CashAvailable To You Now Where is it hidden? In your equity! Equity you’ve been unable to use until now — See us for your Home Equity Loan and on terms to suit you. [1st Mortgagee Alto Available] JK' HODGES JEWELRY Ph. 945 2963 Mary Dailey, Owner Call or Visit B Since 1S0X AMERICAN FLETCHER FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC TOM WATSON MANAGER ■H.tfiEO5O*.SWf.T HASTINGS MCHWN <9058 16’81945 3424 HOME EQUITY LOANS TO $25,000 OR MORE �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. April 14. 1983 —Page 4 Lakewood Friendship Festival highlights this weekend “Caring is Sharing" is the theme of the 5th Annual Friendship Festival planned for this weekend at the Lakewood High School. Put on by the Lakewood Hunger Coalition, funds anc food collected at the event will go for local needs. The day-long festival, running from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., will feature around 25 Members of St. Edward Catholic Church work a both at lost years event. booths located along the outside of the gym, plus various demonstrations held in the center of the area. “It will be the usual kind of booths," said Rev. James Kinsey, pastor at the Hope Church of Brethran and a member of the coalition. “They’ll have food items, arts, crafts and hobbies for sale. Also games for children to play.” Among the demonstrations planned, Kinsey noted, are fly-tying (for fishing), a country artist, and quilt-making. Also several singers and instrumentalists will perform during the early afternoon hours In addition a small trailer will be parked in the hallway and people are urged to bring commercially canned food and other non­ perishables to fill it. “Food items that are greatly needed include peanut butter, canned meats, and powered milk," said Kinsey. An Awarness Room will demonstration the use and effectiveness of the recently opened Food Pantry at the Zion Lutheran Church. There will also be a poster art display decorating the gym. Children of all ages are participating in the display, their posters centering around the festival theme. Following the festival, a dinner will be served from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Persons can come during that time with the cost being a free­ will offering. Kinsey said around eon people attended the festival last year and over 400 came to the dinner. He expects a similar number this lime around. $4000°f*tS I3**1 ^ear came t0 approximately “The funds raised," said Kinsey, “will be channeled (from the coalition) through the Lakewood Community Services Council which provides food, food services, clothes, material aid, and emergency services to needy persons of the area." The Hunger Coalition, on the other hand, Kinsey pointed out, was formed several years ago by area church people to do more to help solve the world hunger problem "The festival was an outgrowth of that,” he said. "This one is totally local. Money raised stays in the community. We have a walk later in the year and money raised from that is sent to state, rational and in­ ternational hunger agencies.” Kinsey said the money has been given to the Community Services because it “already existed and was doing things we (the coalition) believed in". The two groups are otherwise seperate," he added. ABEND SERVICES Delton Area CEDAR CREK BIBLE. Campground Road,8 mi. S.. Pastor. Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School at 10 a m.; Worship ll a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice at 7 p.m.. Youth meet Sunday 6 p.m.. Wed. Prayer Bible7 p.m DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Comer Pifer and Cedar Creek Rd. Paul S. Howell. Pastor. Phone 8488884. Saturday Service*. Sa bath School 9 30a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Wed. 7:30 p m. Bible Study and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor: Elmer J. Faust On M-43 in Delton. Services - Worship 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30-10:30; Evening Services p.m.; United Meth­ odist Women every first Thursday. 7 30 p.m ; United Methodist Men every second Sunday, 7:30a.m. INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton Located on M-43 in Delton Pastor Steve VanNattan. Sandy Campbell. Sunday School Director. Sundav School 10 a.m.. Family Worship and Bible Teaching 11 a.m.. Children's Church, 11 a.m.. Evening Service 4 p m, Wednesday Bible Study alj p.m.. Choir Practice al 7:50 p.m. Last Friday of every month. Family Night at 7:30 pm at the church. Call 623-5391 HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH Huy M4« 10 mi. S of Nashville. Robert Lee Shotls. Pastor. Sundav 9:45 a.m . Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service: 6 p.m. Young 7 00 Pm Evening Service; Wednesday 7:30 pm Bible Study and Prayer Hour. Free counsel mg service on all problems Phene 616-758-3866 or 963-1713 FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N. Woodland Rd , Lake Odessa. Pastor Richard Sessink. Church phone 3674621 Pastor* phone 374 8SJ8 Sunday • Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; evening service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday - Bible Sludy 7:00 p.m. O’JR LADY OF GREAT OAK Lacy Father Ray Allen Phone623-2490 Sun­ day Mam at 9:00 a m. STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST Wellman Rd. at E. State Rd. Rev. Charles Davenport. 119 Star St. Spring Arbor. MI. Ph 517-750-2497. Sunday School 10 a m.. Worship Service 11 a m. Mid-week Service Wed. at 6 p.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, at Berryville 4 miles W. of Nashville or. M-79. Steven Rad. Paatrc Worship Service 9:15 a m ; Sundav Church School and Coffee Fellowship 10.15 a m.; United Methodist Women 1st ’uesday each month. ST. CI Hit'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Father Robert F. Conrani. - -r c. t>_ ■ TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville. Rev. J. G. Boomer. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; praikiemjlf: community church Sernce 6:00 p.m.; Bible Prayer Wednesday. 7:0b p.m. , AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH Flw“JU • F,th<r Allan. 12.00 Noor the re.! o( the y„T Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev. Lynn Magner officiating. Phone 758-3149 Country Chapel worship 10:15 a m.; Sunday School 9 am.; Banfield worship 11:30 a m COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE < HURCH Former Johnstown Town­ ship Hall. Dowling Mark A. Shriver Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship 10:45 a m.. Evening service 6 pm Wed evening prayer 7 pmFellow ship dinner last Sunday of cadi month. 2 30 p.m. at the church. Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St M-79. Pavtor Thom** Voyie* Sundav Semes* ft Sonday Sebool, 10 *-m Moraine Worship 11 tn,; Evening femes*. Yroth 6 pm.; Evening Worship 7 pm. Wednesday mid week prayer 7 p m.; Wednesday caravan program 7 p m. meets 1st Sunday. 7:30 p tn Luther League meets 2nd Sunday. 6:30 p m. Hickory Corners UWD m METKODIST CHURCH of Nashville. Phone 852 9719. Coria Washington and Slate Leonard F Putnam. Pastor Services Sundays 9:45 a.m Morning Worship: 10:45a m. Fellowship: Ham Church School for P-m- U.M.Y.F. Jr Hi. and U M.Y.F Sr Hi. Bible Hour • ail ages 1st Wednesday 7:30 p.m each month. United Methodist Women MILO B1HLE CHURCH. Corner M43 and Milo Hoad. Doug Huntington Pastor Hl No. 3. Box 3I5A Delton. Mi. 49046. Phone 671-47U2 Sunday School 10:t» am. Worship Service 11:00, Evening Worship 6:00 pm.. Wvdn^rlrVice7:00p.m. 10221 S Norn* Rd. Acres* from Prunevilk Garan- Rev Bill Blair. Pattor. Sun­ day School 10 *.m; Moraine Wonhip 11 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Veils Rd.. Woodland Timothy Both fuss. Paatnr Sun­ day school every Sunday at 9:15. Sunday worship 1030 Coffee fellowship follow- NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillips St Pastor Lsater DeGroot. 862- Sunday Evsafai Serac* 7 pm; Wsrtnaaray night Bible Study 7 p.m. Boa Ministry — Cal! Don Roeroe 852 K2B ®B0VE B,BLE CHURCH. Cloverdale Rd., s miles eouh al Na,fa« — ,'» mile Eul al M-M Paalor JUretaPotmrJ-liomine.,! SirnUy Sendtm; s<m<UJ Setool 10 a.n.’ Service, 11a.m.; Everur» Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN prow of Barnum Rd. and M-66 Wood land Pastor George Speas. Phone X?7741. 9:45 a.m. Worship; 11 a.m. Sunday-Schoo!; Wednesday Prayer 8 p.m . W.M.A. 2nd Wednesday each month; Adult C.E.. 2nd Saturday each 4nonlh. 8 p.m. WOODGROVE PARISH. Coats Grove. Rev Pamela Owens. Pastor Phone 367-3324. Church School. 9 30 ■ m ; Worship Service. 10:45 a m.; Holy Communion first Sunday of each month Women s Fellowship first Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. Constance Heffelfinger Phone 367-3961 9:15 a.m. Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sundav School. 7:30 p m. Wednesday UMYF Welcome. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev. Phil Perkins, Pastor io a.m. Sundav School: 11 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship; Junior Church. Nursery. 7 p.m. Worship; Wednesday 7:» p.m. Family Night Missionary Society second Friday. 7 p.m. Potluck Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 106 Cherry SL Pastor Rev. Jerry Dramuond. Phone 7655134 1000 *m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Homing Worship; Evening Worship 7.00 p m. Wednesday eveaing prayer meeting at Y.C.W, Club's 7«) am “A Growing Church For Coming Lord GALILEAN BAPTIST. 108th Si. and N. Freeport Rd. Phone 945-5704. 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Worship: 7 p.m. Evening Service; Wednesday • Prayo- Meeting 7:30p.m. „HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M-50 North of Freeport st the Kent lorn* 9°*,n7.L“* Kinaey Church School 10 a.m.. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m. Morning Services; 11:15 Sunday School These are classes for all. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. 708 West Main Street. Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a m.; Evening Worships p m. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M-37. just .Mirth of Middlevillr 795-0726 Rev Wraley Smith, Pastor Mark J. Highman. Pastor of Youth and Education. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worship 11 a.m: Evening Service NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Russel! St Rev. Gary Finkbeiner Phone 795-7429. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednes­ day Bible Study 7:M p.m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 at Parmalee Road, Middleville. Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 8911585 Rev. Charles Doombos. Assis­ tant Pastor, phone 795-3466 First Service 9 a m.; Church School 10:15 a m ; Second Service 11:15a m.; Even­ ing Celebration 6 p.m. ST. AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor, Phom 792-2889. Sunday Mass ll a.m. church of the UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. The Church in the Wildwood* Otii Lahr Rood. Pntor Gary Brooka Morning Worship 11 a.m ; Sunday School 945 a m.; Eramng Service 7 p.m ; Prayer Meeting and Youth Meeting 7 pir. Thursday. Women's Mis­ sionary Association first Thursday of each month. 9.30 a.m. Hosting* and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your Ute. Home. Business and Car E. W. BUSS COMPANY A 3uH -f- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Memoer F.O.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broadway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY '’Prescriptions'* ■ 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home OrangevilleGun Lake FIRST ____ w BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd . 2 nulea south of Gun Lake Rev. Dan Bowman, Pastor Larry Tungate. Sunday Sebool Supt Sunday School 9 45 a m.; Church Services 11 a m., 6 p.m. Evening Servkea. Wedaeaday 6 30 p m. S O C K 3 thro 6 Kes. 7 p m Adult Prayer and Bible y. Bus minutry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664-541.1 for pickup nTWa..1!?0^ CHURCH OF MARTIN. Drive-in. walk-in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev Marvin Meeter. Pastor Worship Ser­ vices lu a m and 7:30 p m . Sunday School 11:15am ST CRYIL ft METHODIUS. Gun Lake Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 792 28B9 Saturday Mass 5 p m Sunday Mass 9 a m DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. Doster Road near Pine Lake RevJohn F Padgett. Pastor Sunday Worship 9 30 a m and 6pm, Sundav School 11 a.m . Youtn Choir meet's each Monday 6.30 pm Corner a* Walnut & S. Jefferson in Hostings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Hanover. Hailing*. Leonard Divi*. Pastor. Ph 948-2256 or 945-9429 Sunday Sunday School 9.45 a m.. Worship 11 a m.. Youth 5 p.m., Evepiag Worship 6 p m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nursery for sll service*. Wednesday: CYC 6 45 pm. prayer and Bible study 7 p.m 0F ORANGEVILLE ASSB1 eplsco PAL CHURCH OF Sunday Mass 8am. Church School » am Family Eucharist w d ra Nursery 10a m ; Midweek services as announced Father Kurt Fish. Vicas 664-4345 Hastings Area ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE OhuRCH. 2625 Airport Rd., Didi Taggart. Paalor. Church ohone 9I8-M82 Sunday School 945 a tn.; Worship 11 a.m.; Junior Church 11 a m.; Evening Worship 7 pm.; Nuraen for all services BARRY COUNTY CHURCH Ob CHRIST. 541 North Michigan. J. David Walker. Minister 945-2938 Sun. Services 10a.m.; Bible Sludy ll a.m. Evening Services 6pm Wednesday evening Bible Sludy 7 p. m HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall St.. Hastings Hrv. Marvin SickmiOsr. Phone 94M197. Servioss: Sunday Sc rod 10:00 im. Morn­ ing Warship 11:00 a.m Sunday and even­ ing service 7JO p m. Wednesday mid-week prayer meeting 7:30 pm. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 9488004. Sunday Services Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m . Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night: Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7.00 pm Sacred Sounds Rehearaa' 8:30 p m. Sunday morning service broadcast WBCH. PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. M M at Bell Rd. Rev Don Palmer 10 am. Worship Servicr. 11 a.m. Sunday School. 6:30 Evening Service; 7 30 Wednesday Prayer Service. SI ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Robert E Conrnni. Pastor. Saturday Maae 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 a m. and 11 a m Confewioas Saturday. 4:00 ■ 4 30 o m HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd Russell A Sarver, Pastor Phone 945-9224 Wonhip service 10.30 am. evening service 6p m.. classes for all age* Tuesday. Cotugf Prayer Meeting. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST. 3185 N. Broadway. Rev. Constance Heffelfinger. Pastor. Ph 367-3961. Church School 9:30; Worship Service 11 a m.; Senior MYF 7 D.m.: Thursday evening starting a! 7 pm. Choir; U.M. Women: Welcome Circle third Wednes day of month. 1 p.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. 904 Terry Lane. Phone 945-8884 Saturday services: Sabbath School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 11 a m.; Tuesday Bible Sludy and Prayer Meeting, 7:30 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway Rev David D. Garrett Phone 948-2229 Parsonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9.45 a m. Sundi i School: 10:45 a m Worship Service: 7 pm. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m Wednesday Prayer STMATTH1ASANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd. in Irving. Sunday Morning Kyer at 10:30. Holy Ccmmunicc at 11 00 i Rt- Rev. William O. LawteTRrctor HARVEST CHURCH, on M-43 five mile* aoulh of Hastings. Pastor Larry Silverman. Aaaoe Pastor AUan Welch. Ph. 94841024 Service limea Tueaday night (prayer. Middleville Area McCallum JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Hastings Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 N. Broadway. Rev. James Hilgeadorf. Sunday School 9 45 a.m_; Momiag Wosshto 11 ajn.; Sunday "8howw* of Rlmsimf WBCH 8 459 00 a.m.; Evening Service &30 pm.; Wed­ nesday - Mid-Week Bible Study. Youth and daikst2pm on WDFP FM (95 3) also on WMAX-AM (14 SOI at 3:16 pjn. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHUT H. Boltwood and East Stale Road. 94M121. Rev Donald L Brail. Pastor. Sunday School 10:00 a m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m Eyening Service 6:00 p.m Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 We« State Road Paator J.T. Crawnwr. Phonv 945-2285 Sunday School 9 45 a m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Service 6 p m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m VOICE OF REVIVAL LTiURtTI. tFull (xb{wI> 17|."i Ch.irllun Center Rd . Sunday nioniuig M-rvirr. pniM- und hymn* 10:311 a m.; Evening mtvuw. rvsng<4»lir. 7 30 |i ni Sunday Youth Meeting <• <K» p.m . tVrdnrwlay HiHe Study und I'rayrr Meeting al 7:30 p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 miles E on M-79 Steven Reid. Pastor Sundav Church School 10 30am; Worship Service 11 30a m United Methodist Women • 1st Wednesday each month HASTINGS CHRISTIAN t HURCH. 102 E Woodlawn Ave. Minister Scott Itavi* Sunday Worship 9.30 a m Fellowship 10 30 to 11:00 am Bible School 11 00am to 12:00 noon. Wednesday Bible Study end Fellowship 7:30 to 8:30 p m Phone 945 2076 BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 a m ; Worship Service 11 a m.; Prayer Service Thurs­ day 7p m CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY SAINTS Meeting at 502 E Bond Sunday: Sacrament meeting 9:00 a.m . Sunday School 10:00 a m Branch President; David McMomgle Phone 1-698-9849 ot 9454154. NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH, corner of Woodsrhool and Wmg Rd* Pastor Mark Wade. 5519 Buehler Rd Phone 765 8287 Sunday School 10 a m. Worship 11 am . Evening Service 7 p.m . Praysr Serw Wednesday 7pm. Nursery provided for all aervicrs FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Grand St Mark J Highman. Pastor Ph 948-2828 Sunday School. 10 am ; morauig worship and children's church. 11 am. ynut hmeetings. 5 p ra . evening worship. 6 pm Thursday Prayer meeting 7 pm. Thursday teen classes and Primary Adven­ ture* 7pm Nursery provided for *11 ser­ vices. We welcome air FIRST UNITED METHOPLST CHURCH. 209 W. Green St, Hastings Myron K Wil Lama. Minister. Miaa France* Horne. Dir­ ector of Christian Education Sunday. Apnl 17. 1983 • 9 30 a m Church School. 930 a m Bauman Series. 10 30 am. Coffee Fellowship. 10:30 a m Radio Broadcast. W’BCH 11 a m Worship Service. "Nothing Beau a good Breakfast*. 4 p m. CROP Walk Meeting. 6pm Youth Fellowship Monday. Apnl IB - 5:30 p m Cuba. 630 p m Handbell Chotr. 7 p ra Scouts Tues­ day. Apnl 19 - 9:30 a m. Bauman Saiira. 2:15 p.m Cub Dens, Wednewfay. Apnl 20 6 45am Men's breakfast and Bible Study. 9 30am Hospice Program in L-ungr. 2 30 p m. Carol Choir Thursday. Apnl 21 - 12 noon -4pm L’MW Rummage Sale. Fellow­ ship Hall. 2 30 p m Spirit Choir. 7pm Chancel Choir HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 South at M-79. Jack Bartholomew, mstor. phone 945-4995, Robot Fuller, chotr director. Sunday schedule. 930 Fellowship and euffee. 9:55 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship. 6,00 Youth Meet­ ings. 7:00 Evening Worship. Nursery for all aervieei, transportation provided to and from mornm^aervicea Prayer meeting. 7 HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 220 West Colfax St Bible Lecture 9:M a m ; Watchtower Study 10:45 am.; Tuesday • Congregation Bible Sludy 8 p.m.; Thursday ■ Theocratic School 7:30; Service meeting8:30. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Mkhigan, Willard H. Curtis. Minister. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. April 17 - 9.30 and 11:00 Morning Worhsip Service*. Nursery provided. Broadcast of 9:30 service over WBCH AM and FM. 9.30 Church School Classes for ill agro. 10:30 Coffee Hour in the church dining room. 1930 Children'* Choir prac­ tice. 5:30 Family Night Supper in Memorial Hall Bring your own table service and food to pea* Rolls and beverages furnished Talent show. Nursery provided. Tuesday 7:30 Amity workshop in the lounge. Wed­ nesday 12JO Women's Association Spring Luncheon Meeting in the church dining room. Hostesses: Circle 1. M* Down Mane Lorcntaon of Grand Rapida will be speakmg on “Should There Be a Nuclear Freete?" 7:30 Chancel Choir practice. 6 00 Men's Dtacuaeion Group in tbs lounge. Thursday 9.00- 2:45 p m. the Lake Michigan Preabytenal Annual Meeting will be held at the John Knox Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapid*. Thia years theme "Convene With the Coamic Christ* 6 - 9 p m. Rummage Sale in Meraona: Hall 6:30 Kirk Choir practice. Friday 9 a.m. to4 pm Rummage Sale in Memorial Hall EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner Broadway and Center St Fr. Shel­ don Harb*ch. Locum Trnens Services Sunday. Maa* and Church School 10 a m WORD UF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2560 W. State Rd. (Old Algonquin School) Pastor Jeff Arnett, phone home. 948-2792, church 948-2549. Sunday Sunday School 10 a m.. Worship 10 45 a m., evening service 6:30 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St. Michael Anton. Pastor Ph 9s5 9414. Easter Scmday, April 4 • 6:00 Sunrise EaaUr Service. Eaatrr Brrak flat aftn; 8:45 Egg Haul.far chiklrm. 10 00 Fsstivai Ecchanst Wsdnewiay. April 6 • 7:00 Sarah Circle Saturday. April 9 • 900 Jr. Hi Yard REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, S Jefferson at Walnut Kenneth Colburn. Pastor Home 696-8567. Sunday Sebool 10 a.m . Worship 11 a.m. THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Notsk 12223 Chief Noonday Rd.. Gun Lake area. Thursday night Bible study 7 p.m 7957808. Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Veeder Road. 1 Mde South of M-5O between Darby and Nash Road*. Pastor. Bill Stevens. Phone 693-2315 10 a m Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Worhsip; 7 o'clock Sunday evening worship; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service. ST. EDWARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Labe Odeeaa Hev, Loui* Badone, Admin­ istrator. 374-8274 or 374-7406 Saturday Maas 5 JO p.m.; Sunday Maaaae 8 sad 10. WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, just off M-66 N. of M-50. in Village of Woodbury Pastor Duan* Walter. Phone .174-7251 Worship service 930 am.; Sunday School 1945 a.m.; Youth Fellow­ ship Wednesday 7 pm.; Bible Sludy and Prayer Service Wednesday 7 p.m. CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner of 1st and 2nd Ave.. Lake Odessa. Pastor George Speas. Phone 374-8756. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Evening Service - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Eve. Prayer Meeting-7:30p.m. LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST Hwy. M-50. W sBs W. of M46. Lak* Odeara. Rev J*n* Hulett. Ptetor. Worship 8JO and 11 *.m.; Evanfag Ssrvic* at 7JO pm. CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST. 912 Fourth Av*. Rev. Stephen Kellar. Ph 3748861. Church School 945 *.m.. Worship Service* 8:30 and 11 in Coffe* Hour 12 LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Pastor Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555. Across from the high rchool. 7180 Veil* Rd . M-50 Sunday School 1900 am.; Worship Service 11:00 am Evening Serve* 6:30 pm: Wudnaaday Prayrr Meeting 7:30 p.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 62U Sixth Ave. Rev. Ben Ridder. Ph. 3744607. 930 * m. Coffee Hour, 945 in Sunday Sebool; 11 «.m. Worship Service. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Ave Rev Randall Kohl*. Pit 3748753. Worship Hour 930 an.. FsUowahip Hour 1930am. Church School 11 *.m. FAITH SAYS GOOD NEIGHBORS SHOULD ALSO BE FRIENDS Sphere is no better time than during Canada-U.S. Goodwill Week to remind ourselves that we should be good neighbors, whether our neighbors live in the house next door er the country next door. The same rules of behavior should govern our actions in either case, because despite differences in lifes­ tyle, custom or faith, our basic goals are essential­ ly the same. Friendship and a spirit of cooperation will always transcend any differences, and what­ ever our faith, it teaches us to be kind and helpful to our neighbors and to respect their customs; while it makes no distinction of nationality or cul­ tural background. So let us all set an example for the world by attending our House of Worship and by learning to be good neighbors, whether our neighbors are separated from us by a fence or by a three-thousand mile unguarded boundary line. uariei Laurence. A. Kidder HASTINGS - Laurence A. Kidder, 62, of Jefferson St., died Tuesday evening, April 12, 1983 at Pennock Hospital Emergency Room’ He was bom in Kent County July 16, 1920 the son of Eugene and Gertrude (Karcher) Kidder. He lived in Kent Co. and South Haven before coming to Hastings. Mr. Kidder married the former Ruth E. Cox on December 20, 1940. He served 3^ years in the Army Air Force during World War II where he was involved in the Pacific Theater of- Operations and received the Presidential Unit Citation for seven major battles He was employed for three year by Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co., 1^ years by the former Royal Coach Co., and retired in 1981, due to failing health, from the Viking Corporation where he had worked for 39Mi years. Mr. Kidder was a long time member of the Hastings American Legion Post No. 45, C.B. Alert and National C.B. Radio Patrol, American Detective Association, In­ ternational Investigators and Special Police, and Michigan Sheriff Association. He is survived by his wife Ruth; two sons, Larry Kidder of Lowell and Tony Kidder of Hastings; five grandchildren; two brothers, Eugene Kidder, Jr. and Burdette (Mike) Kidder of Hastings; four sisters Mrs. Paul (Bonnie) Edwards, Mrs. Arion Newton, Mrs. Raymond (Doris) Swan, all of Hastings, and Mrs. Peter (Inna) Patterer of Battle Creek. Services will be held Saturday, April 16, at 1 p.m. from the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught and Rev. Jack Bar­ tholomew will officiate and burial will be in Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Intensive Care Unit at Pennock Hospital. Jun* G. West HASTINGS - Mrs. June G. West, 86, died Thursday, April 7, 1983 at Provincial House where she had been a patient since November, 1969. She was bom in Bath Township, Allen County, Ohio on June 26, 1896, the daughter of Charles and Emma (Roeder) Mason. She spent her early years in Ohio and attended school there. She came to Michigan from Ohio and married Roy West who preceded her in death. Mrs. West has no immediate survivors. Graveside services were held Monday, April 11 at 2 p.m. at Blue Lick Cemetery in Allen County, Ohio. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Mary Ann Birmingham DOWLING - Mrs. Mary Ann Birmingham, 79, of Cedar Creek Rd, died suddenly early Sunday morning, April 10, 1983 at her home. She was born August 15, 1903 in Zazrab, Austria, the daughter of Michael and Anna (Cvetnich) Horwath. She moved with her family to the United States in 1910. She had lived in Dowling and the Cedar Creek area for the past 36 years and was formerly in Battle Creek. z She married James Birmingham in 1922. He preceded her in death in 1977. She had been employed by Keyes Davis, George Rich Manufacturing, and H. B. Sherman Manufacturing in Battle Creek for several years, and retired in 1966 after being employed as a cook for 16 years at Wesley Woods Camp. Mrs. Birmingham is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Edwin (Barbara) Lucas of Athens and Mrs. Dennis (Judy) Campbell of Salinas, Calif.; three sons, Wallace and Clayton Birmingham, both of Battle Creek, and John Birmingham of Dowling; 16 grandchildren; 16 great - grandchildren; and four brothers, Thomas Horwath of California, George Horwath of Perrinton, Matthew Horwath of Battle Creek, and Joseph Horwath of Lansing. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 13 at 11 a.m. from the Williams Funeral Home. Rev. Elmer Faust officiated. Burial was in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Edna P. Smith OVERLAND PARK, KS - Edna P. Smith, 80, died Tuesday evening, April 12, 1983 at Provincial House. She was born in Leavenworth, Kansa, March 4, 1903, the daughter of Noah and Lydia (Breyling) Puderbaugh. She married Walter L. Smith who preceded her in death in 1968. She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church of Kansas City, Miss. SShe is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Catherine) Wood of Hastings, and Mrs. Bernard (Norma) Kaywell of West Palm Beach, Fla.; seven grandchildren; ten great- grandchildren; and one brother John Puderbaugh of California. Funeral services will be hJd in Kansas City, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Local arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Gertrude G. Grant ALTO - Mrs. Gertrude G. Grant, 80, passed away Saturday, April 9, 1983. She is survived by her children, Frank Sherington, Jr. also of Alto, Donald and Alantha Sherington of Coopersville, Carl and Ann Sherington of Gun Lake, James and Shirley Burd and Joyce Slater all of Alto, Robert and Ardis Heers of Bark River; several grandchildren and great grand­ children; a sister in law, Ed and Betty Clawson of Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the funeral chapel, with Rev. Herbert VanderLugt of the Alaska Baptist Church officiating Interment following in Alaska Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Cancer Foundation Envelopes are available at the chaple. Arrangement by the Roetman Funeral Chapel, 616 E. Mam St., Caledonia. 891-8155. Merle K. Burd HASTINGS - Mr. Merle K. Burd, 65, of East Quimby Road, died Monday, April’ 11, 1983. at Pennock Hospital. He was boni August 9,1917 io Carlton Township, the son of Ray and Ella tScobey) Burd. He married Thelma Cox December 14,1943 in Hastings. He had worked as a gas lineman in con­ struction and inspection for Consumers Power for many years, and retired a short time ago. He was a life member of the Nashville V.F.W. Post 8260, a member of the Moose Lodge and the Nashville Chit-Chat Club He served in World War II in the European, African, and Middle East areas. Mr. Burd is survived by his wife, Thelma two sons, Melvin of Hastings and Raymond of Nashville; three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Wilma) Livingston of Clarksville, Mrs. Fred (Susan) Williams of Battle Creek, and Mrs. Jim (Ellen) Van Gilder of Pontiac; 11 grandchildren; six brothers, Archie Burd of Middleville, Dale Burd of Salem, Wis., Richard, Robert and Arden Burd, all of Nashville, and Lawrence Burd of Battle Creek; and two sisters. Mrs. Carol Mendez ot California and Mrs. Bonnie Pierce of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 14 at 1 p.m. from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Rev. Donald Palmer officiated. Burial and military services under the auspices of V.F.W. Poet 8260 were conducted at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the V.F.W. National Home at Eaton Rapids or the American Cancer Society. Iva M. Wilson VERMONTVILLE - Mrs. Iva M. Wilson, 93, died Monday, April 11,1983, at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. She was bom Feb. 11, 1890 in Caledonia, the daughter of Charles and Alice (Cook) Henderson. She was a member of the Vermontville Congregational Church, and the Ver­ montville Chapter No. 342 O.E.S. Mrs Wilson is survived by one son, Morris Wilson of Nashville; two grandchildren; and three great - grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband ii. 1946. Services will be held Friday, April 15 at 1:30 p.m. from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville, with Dr. John Ebersole of­ ficiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Burdette J. Jackson CLARKSVILLE - Mr. Burdette J. Jackson, 58, of 9565 Peddler Lake Rd., died Sunday, April 10, 1983, upon arrival at Pennock Hospital. He was bom August 4, 1924 in Campbell Township, Ionia County, the son of Berl and Evah (Heaven) Jackson. He at­ tended Bushnell Rural School and was a life long resident of Ionia County. He married June Brooks on December 25, 1944 in Saranac. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He farmed in Ionia County and worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Ionia Road Commission. He was a member of the Ionia County Sheriffs Posse for 18 years and a past member of the Jackson Mutschler VFW PosL Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife, June; five sons, Gene of Clarksville, Robert of Lake Odessa, Staff Sgt. Stanley of California, Staff Sgt. Ross of Germany, and Allan, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Martha Barnum and Mrs. Michael (Dawn) Thole, both of Clarksville, and Miss Mary Beth Jackson, at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Jackson of Clarksville; four brothers, Keith of Lake Odessa, Lyle and Roger, both of Clarksville, and Gary of Westerville, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Milo (Bonietta) Reed of Saranac; 13 grandchildren; one aunt; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by one da-ghter, Cheryl. Funeral services were heW Wednesday, April 13 at 1:30 p.m. from the Clarksville Bible Church. Rev. Leslie Smith officiated. Burial was in Saranac Cemetery. Arranagements were by Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Clarksville. Dudley C. Johnston CALEDONIA - Dudley C. Johnston, 81, of 6860 Dutton, D.E., died Wednesday luoming, April 13, 1983. He was bom Jan. 26, 1902 in Holland, Mich., the son of Will and Nellie (Eos) Johnston. He married the former lia V. Bechtel on Jan. 1, 1929 and was self- employed as a farmer in the Caledonia area for his entire life. He was a member of the Alaska Baptist Church. Mr. Johnston is survived by his wife, Ila V., three sisters, Mrs. Harry (Anna) Willyard of Middleville, Mrs. Carl (Mary) Crumback of Caledonia, Mrs. Vera McKenzie of St. Charles, Mich.; severl nieces and nephews. Services will be held Saturday, April 16 at ll a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville with Rev. Herbert VanderLugt officiating. Burial will be in Parmelee Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alaska Baptist Church, envelopes available at the Funeral Chapel. �Banner, Thursday. April 14, 1983 — Page 5 Woodland News Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday School is presenting a children's musical this weekend. The musical “Kid's Praise! No. II” will be performed at the church by a cast of 30 children from grades one through junior high. Performances will be at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rick Bailey II will again play the character “Psalty". Everyone is invited. The play has been produced and directed by Marilyn Flessner, Kathy Smith, Ellen Coppess, Judy Wells, Julie Slate, and Fran Courser. Woodland’s snow birds are returning. Ray and Alma Faul are back from Florida where they spent a few months. They spent the first few weeks in the Earl Enness trailer at Englewood, and then they moved to Bemita Springs and stayed with Lucy Rise (Mrs. Ralph Rise) formerly of Sunfield, now of Lake Odessa, until their return to Woodland late in March. Eston and Ella Everett have returned from Apache Junction, Ariz., and Sam and Teresa Fetterman are also back in the Woodland area now. Bill Most, director of the Forgotten Man Mission, a statewide jail and prison ministry headquartered in Grand Rapids, was the guest speaker at the Zion Luther League potluck dinner last Sunday evening. Parents were the special guests of the league at the dinner. The Woodland Alumni Association Executive Committee are getting nearer and nearer to the time when they will mail banquet invitations to all alumni and former teachers of Woodland School for whom they have addresses. Shirley Kilmer says that she still needs addresses for an, teachers. Also, this week she would like addresses for Robert Drake, Cecil Hynes, and Lynn Miller of the class of 1938, Betty Harnden of the class of 1939, Neil Hynes and John Blecher, Jr., of the dass of 1940. Zion Lutheran Church Council held a retreat at Pleasant Hills last Friday and Saturday. Those who were able to attend were Frances Reuther, Doris Niethamer, Vi Aho, Claude Smith, Dick Allerding, Vernon Baitinger, Ken Makely, Nick Wright, Sr., and Pastor Tim Rothfuss. David and Bar­ bara Borth, directors of Pleasant Hills, were the retreat leaders. Kilpatrick Church Adult Christian En­ deavor group met at the church last Saturday evening and enjoyed a potluck dinner. After the dinner, they held a short business meeting before hearing their guest speaker, Marvin Westendorp, director of Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. Marvin spoke to 23 members and guests about how the ambulance service is set up and sup­ ported. He explained that the ambulance service is supported by funds from four-and-a-half townships in Ionia and Barry counties, as well as fees for service. A fee is not charged for an ambulance call unless someone is transported by ambulance He explained that ambulance attendants no longer use the technique known as “swoop and scoop". They have much more training than in the past and radio communication with all the major hospitals in the southern part of the state. It is the current ambulance practice to try to stabilize a patient as much as possible and be sure all injuries are identified and protected before transporting. Mr. Westendorp explained that the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service was organized in 1975 by 17 volunteers. It now owns two vehicles fully equipped that, including equipment, are worth approximately $35,000 each. The service now has 20 trained people on the crew. Every one of the 20 have com­ pleted at least a basic 60-hour first aid training course which includes CPR. Most of the Lake Odessa Ambulance personnel have also completed Basic Emergency Medical Training, which is 200 hours of classes and many hours of observation in emergency rooms of hospitals. The Lake Odessa Ambulance Service is now licensed at the third level of expertise, which is the Limited Advanced Emergency Medical Training Specialists. At this level, IVs and Indo-traecal tubes may be inserted by the ambulance attendants upon the order of doctors by radio from the hospital. Marvin hopes that soon more of the ambulance volunteers will have completed the para­ medical level of training, which is the level of training that he himself holds. That level requires 1,000 htjrs of specialized training and many hours of observation and super­ vised pract’ce in hospital emergency rooms. All attendants must receive additional training eve?y year to maintain their license from the Department of Public Health. Mr. Westendorp pointed out that 640,000 people die each year in the U.S. due to heart attacks, that 60 percent of those who die do so in the first two hours following the attack, and that 50 percent die before they reach the hospital. He said that this alone keeps am­ bulances busy, and that he hopes eventually all persons who will have graduated from high school will have received CPR training in their high school health classes. He feels that this would lessen the incidence of heart attack victims dying before the ambulance crew arrives. He also pointed out that most Woodland Fire Department volunteers have had CPR training, and that in the event of a heart attack anywhere in Woodland Township, a fireman can often get there before the am­ bulance can arrive from Lake Odessa, and it is therefore wise to call both the fire department and the ambulance service immediately in case of any emergency. He said that without oxygen, brain death occurs in from four to six minutes, and after brain death, CPR to restart the heart is useless. The meeting was closed with a prayer shortly after 9 p.m. Larry Lubitz, a recent graduate of Lakewood High School, spoke at Zion Lutheran Church Sunday morning about the Sports Ministry of the Campus Crusade for Christ. This group takes teams of both men and women in several spurts to South America and Europe where they put on demonstration games wherever they are invited to do so. The athletes speak to the spectators about their Christian beliefs and share a fellowship with the spectators both before and after each game. They give away Bibles and other Christian literature. Larry feels that this is an effective form of missionary work, and he said that before a player can join the group, he must have $3,200 bn help purchase the materials that are given away at the games. Larry asked the church members to help him raise the necessary money. A collection was taken for Larry's work after church, but because his visit was not announced ahead of lime. Pastor Rothfuss feels that a larger amount of money will come later. Gene and Frances Reuther recently returned from a trip to Arizona and California. They left Woodland late in February and took Frances' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bom. with them by car to Arizona. They stopped in Benson. Ariz. where they visited at Kendall Coats' home. Kendall Coats is Doris Niethamer's brother and a native of Coats Grove. They drove to Tucson where they visited with Frances' brother, Phillip Born, and his wife, Joyce Farthing Born. They also visited with G*len and Evelyn Farthing in Green Valley, Ariz. Gene and Frances left Robert and Vesta Bom with Phillip Bum and drove on to the home of Harold and Nell Stannard near Palm Springs, Calif. They spent several days with the Stannards seeing the sights of Cathedral City, Palm Springs, and the surrounding territory. When the Reuthers left the Palm Springs area, they drove to Santa Clara, Calif., where they were the guests of Vivian and Mitch Avery and Shirley and Stanley Brackmann. They spent a week touring the San Franciso area where they saw the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, Stanford University, Carmel by the Sea, Winchester House, Hearst Castle, Big Basin Redwood Park, and other sights including the Pacific Ocean. Throughout the trip, they enjoyed beautiful churches and grand restaurants. After leaving the San Franciso area, they drove southeast through the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys, including Fresno. In the San Joaquin Valley, they saw fields of wet and spoiling vegetables from the unusually high amount of rain that has oc­ curred in California this year. Throughout California, they saw mud slides, washed-out roads and homes, and other storm damage. They went on to Las Vegas, Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon. Near Flagstaff, Ariz., they drove down the mountains in a blizzard that included hail and heavy rain to Apache Junction. In Apache Junction, they visited Eston and Ella Everett and all of the Woodland and Battle Creek folks who were wintering in that area. They visited South Mountain, Roosevelt Dam and the surrounding lakes, 14th century Indian ruins, Japanese Gardens, and several other local sights. After they left Apache Junction, they returned to Tucson. On the way to Tucson, they stopped at the Gene Rising Trailer Park, but Gene was not there at that time. In Tucson, the Reuthers picked up the elder Borns and started for home in Michigan. They drove through Salt River Canyon, Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest. They arrived home very tired but happy to have seen so much of God's gift to us, our beautiful U.S.A. Lake Odessa News: Mr. and Mrs. Oren Daniels have returned from a short visit with their daughter and family, the Roger Smileys at Gulfport, Miss. The Smileys were former local area residents. Joseph and Susan Dahms announce the birth of a daughter, Jamie Marie, bom March 6. She weighed seven pounds, six and a half ounces and her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dickinson of Woodland and Marilyn Dahms of Lansing. The couple have a three and a half year old son, Corey. The Little League of Lake Odessa will begin their season this month, according to Dennis Sauers, and those who wish to play in the league and have" not already signed up are asked to get their applications at their schools and turn them in to McCartney Agency as soon as possible. Allen Hayes, Jr., a 17 year old Lakewood High School senior received a plaque at Farmers Week as a first class winner in the District FFA for Home and Farm Im­ provement. He won second place in the state for the Agriculture Profiecency Award and Outstanding Accomplishment. Allen plans to attend Lansing Community College to take a course in computer drafting. Jane Wacha, a student at Lakewood High School, who underwent major surgery at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids, was released toher home Tuesday io continue her convalescence. She is the daughter of Tom and Sherrie Wacha. Mark Johnson, a sophomore student at Central Michigan University, is a member of the CMU 60- member band and plays alto saxaphone. The band gives three per­ formances a year and members of the band are both music and non- music majors. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Delos Johnson of Lake Odessa. Bruce and Janet Garlock of Baldwin an­ nounce the birth of a son. David Michael, bom March 25 at the Memorial Hospital at Ludington. This is the first grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. Merton Garlock of Johnson Street in Lake Odessa. The baby has four great­ grandmothers and one grandmother. Mrs. Robet Stearns. Sr. of Livonia. Mr. and Mrs. Finn Carter of Vermontville and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Center of Ver­ montville visited Mr. and Mrs. Erving Wicks during the week. The Wicks spent Easter with her daughter and family near Dowling. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Mitchell and Nicholas entertained as their Easter guests Dorothy Erb. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Erb, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Erb, Kevin Erb. Debbie Sanches of Lansing and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tischer, local. Sympathy is extended to the families of Bernard Thomas. Ernest Bever and Verne Reed and to Patricia Jack and family as her mother passed away last week with services held in Grand Rapids. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. The LaVerne Demaray Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary usually holds a dinner in March for the Legion’s birthday, but it was held last Monday evening at Scott’s Inn with eight members in at­ tendance for the birthday party. The business meeting was then held at the home of Frances Shoemaker with all reports for the year handed in and given. The Blue Star Mothers held their monthly meeting Tuesday evening, April 5 at Lake Manor with a potluck supper, followed by the business meeting and social evening. The group has another new member, Helen Rich­ man. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock and daughters Lori and Mary of Westphalia and Betty Carey of Portland visited mother Reine Peacock. All of them then went to Hastings with a carry-in lunch to visit at the Duane Glasgow home as Frances came home from the hospital on Friday. A real estate transfer lists Theo Lenon and wife Elizabeth to David Miller and wife Kathleen of Sunfield. Carl Klahn recently returned from a trip with the European Farm Tour group of Kansas City. Eighty persons from other statesand Michigan toired the Netherlands, France, Switzerland and Germany. A ten pound, four and a half ounce boy was bom March 26 at Ionia County Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. David Moon. The Lake Odessa Fire Department was called Saturday to assist the Clarksville and Saranac departments at a fire in the Camp­ bell Township home of Roger Catt on Jacksoin Road. The fire chief designated the loss as almost total. Congratulations goes to Orvin and Bessa (Thomas) Catt who celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary March 26 with a family gathering and dinner at their home. The couple have resided in the local area all their married life. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Strecker and son Dennis of Troy, and son Daryl from Saginaw Valley College spent the day with Ruth Peterman and all enjoyed dinner at Scott’s Inn. Other visitors were Mrs. Dorothy Erb and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Erb. local. The Lakewood schools started Monday after a week off over Easter. Dan Wallace has been selected as the principal of the East Elementary and junior high school, replacing Raymond Greene who will be leaving at the end of the school year. A daughter Kendra Jean, weighing eight pounds, ten and a half ounces, was born March 26 to Tammy and Kendall Smith of Lake Odessa. The grandparents are Duane Charlton Park volunteers John Palterson, left, director at Charlton Park, gives Mary and Royal Fisher of Hastings a free season pass to the park in recognition for their volunteer work last year. Mary worked at Bristol Inn and the schoolhouse as a guide, while Royal worked at the store and demonstrated rope-making. Both put in over 100 hours of time to aid the recreational and museum facility. Patterson noted that anyone who does donate a 100 hours or more to the park will receive a free pass the following year. "We need people to help us out," Patterson said. "If someone wants to donate time, we will work with them on specific things we need, either guiding or doing crofts." If interested, call the park at 945-3775. Entertainer’s memorabilia featured It was a four cu»y Bing Crosby memorabilia auction notable for its nostalgia and many fond memories On May 25, 1982, the sale of the worldfamous crooner's art, artifacts, and other items was held at the Butterfield galleries in San Francisco. In attendance to see and hear the auc­ tioneer's gavel bang on Bing's bag of golf clubs, shirts, ties and socks, among other mementoes, were hundreds of Crosby buffs from this country, Europe, and Australia. They came to pay homage to one of the greatest ever in the world of entertainment and to take home a "piece of his life.” When Crosby's classic 1967 silver gray Aston Martin with only 2,700 miles on the odometer crossed the block, the bidding raced to a close of *15,000. The crooner's desk sold for $1,800. For nearly five years the singer's widow, Kathryn Crosby, spent time cleaning out the six houses which the family owned in Los Angeles; Elko. Nevada; Hayden Lake, Idaho; Peddle Beach and Palm Springs, Calif.; and Mexico. Items from Mrs Crosby’s present estate in a San Francisco suburb were, of course, not included in tlie sale. Crosby, who burst into music-movie stardom in the early 1930’s and sustained world-wide popularity for nearly 50 years, died Oct. 14. 1977 at the age of seventy- three on a golf course in Spain. Among the mountains of memorabilia offered were the singer’s sports equipment, shotguns, fishing rods, costumes, trophies, records, letter, photographs, furniture and paintings from the six homes. An official of the auction firm said the Crosby furniture and jewelry fetched a total of $220,000. The memorabilia sale realized $50,000. However, in some cases, items were withdrawn after they failed to reach the (Buck) and Shirley Yager of Lake Odessa and John and Bertha Smith of Portland, great- grandparents are Theo and Elaine Yager, and Ford and Madeline Goodemooi of Lake Odessa and Rena Smith of Portland. The couple have a son Michael, who is two and a half-year old. Easier weekend guests of Reine Peacock were Sisters Magdelena and Dominic Marie of W ght, and Sister William Mary of Grand Rapids. All visited the Duane Glasgow family in Hastings Sunday evening. Easter dinner guests at the Richard Peacock home, were Reine Peacock, Sister Magdalena. William Mary and Dominic Marie, Brian Peacock, home from MSU, Sue Peacock and friend from CMU. and Father Baudone, local. Afternoon visitors were Tom Peacock, daughter Cathy and son Michael, and Dennis Shattuck of Ionia. A new full time patrolman has been added to the local police force and is Tom Zlydaszyk of Grand Rapids. Recently Robert Lenz was hired for part time work. The new patrolman and his wife and family plan to move here soon. reserve (minimum) prices set by Mrs. Crosby. For example, a painting by Sir Alfred Munnings called, “On The Moor," a hunting scene, was bid up to $290,000, but Mrs. Crosby’s reserve for the work of art was $300,000. During the four day sale, collectors competed for thousands of old 78 R.P.M. records that the veteran entertainer ac­ cumulated in the swing and jazz eras. They also bid eagerly on Bing’s own records and tape recordings, including some that were not released as yet. Other former stars of the entertainment world have played roles, so to speak, in memorabilia auctions. In London, Christie's Auction House offered Rudolph Valentino material. A collection of 50 lots of photographs and other items, which once belonged to a long-time admirer of the famous screen lover who is now deceased was sold. During her lifetime she and Valentino carried on correspondence. Wiien he died in 1926 she was heartbroken. Her collection of mementoes, scrapbooks of movie stills and cuttings on each individual film indicated the time and care lavished upon them. Each movie still fetched up to $200. The compilation for “Blood and Sand" went for $110. Several of the actual possessions and garments used by Rudolph Valentino, also commanded premium prices. A mask in the shape of an eagle, worn in "The Eagle,” sold for $810. The silk shirt he wore in his last movie, "The Son of Sheik,” was won for $685. Selling for $1,000 was a sash of ribbed silk which Valentino wore in “TheSon of Sheik.” The sash was purchased by his female ad­ mirer in 1927 from the winner of a movie magazine competition of which the sash was the grand prize The most costly item, however, has a pigskin dressing case, engraved with the actor’s monogram and fitted with jars and hairbrushes used by him. Many people at the auction bid frantically for the handsome case, and it sold for $3,600. A still from “The Eagle,” autographed by Valentino, was bid up to and won for $400. A collection of 90 stills from “Cobra" sold for $155. In the opinion of a noted autograph dealer, signatures of movie stars and letters and documents signed by them, are the “wave of the future.” This same autograph dealer sold an original handwritten diary of movie star Errol Flynn for $325 in 1976. The same diary would sell today for around $4,000. A written letter from the incomparable Errol Flynn sold for $600 in 1981. Autographed photographs of Mae West that sold several years ago for 50 cents each are going today for up to $75 each. The autograph of Carole Lombard (the late movie star wife of Clark Gable) sold for $400. Marilyn Monroe’s autographs are worth three to four times as much as those of Grover Cleveland. A movie still photograph, signed by Clark Gable and Vivian Leigh, from "Gone With the Wind”, recently sold for $900. At the same sale, an autographed photo of Harry S. Truman brought only $180. A Bela Lugosi signed photograph brought $523. Musical manuscripts are also com­ manding record- breaking prices. Bach's autographed manuscript for his "Cantata 10”, written in 1721, was bought for $180,000 by a West German dealer. All this sounds unbelievable and is cer­ tainly mind boggling. However, in the world of high finance and very advanced collec­ tors, many are finding lucrative investments other than the stock market. IHE DISNEYCHANNB. YOUCANIOOKATIT IN A NUMBER OF WAYS. Palm Reading ... by licensed minister Call 948-2461 it >u c.ui k x ik at it as the < inly cable channel with a daily pass t< > the Disney film library: Where you and y< >ur kids can k tin Dumbt > ft ir his first st >k > flight.Tumble with Alice intoWtnderland. Travel 20.000 Leagues I nderthe Sea. ora lew megabytes inti > die ct tmputer wt xid t if Tn >n. Y>u gui k x ik at it as a In mt rt av seat fi >r the finest in family films fix >m tin mnd the wi trld. 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I960, in Liber 244 on page 977. said mortgage being that of a purchaser's interest in that cer­ tain second land contract dated April 12, 1977, a memorandum of said second land contract which was recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Btrry County, Michigan, on Jan­ uary 7. 1982. in Liber 404 on page 34. said second land con­ tract executed by Thoddeus Stampfler and Geraldine Stompfler, husband and wife, as Vendors, ond by Jack L. McCarty and Linda MXarty, husband ond wife, as Purchasers, said land contract which is in turn subject to the vendor's interest in that certain first land contract dated April 1. 1976. said ven­ dor's interest which was assign­ ed to Inez L. McCarty by assign­ ment from decedent's estate dated April 29. 1982, recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Mich­ igan. in Liber 405 on page 344. said first land contract which was executed by Harvey F. McCarty, as Vendor, ond Thoddeus Stampfler and Geraldine Stampfler, husband and .vHe, os purchasers. The amount claimed due on the date hereof is the sum of $18,946.93. AND WHEREAS, a mortgage foreclosure sale of the premises described in said mortgage was orginally scheduled to be held at the Courthouse in the City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan, on Thursday. March 17. 1983. at 1:00 p.m., said sale which has been adjourned to April 21. 1963 at 1:30 p.m., for reason that the notice of mort­ gage foreclosure sale incorrectly provided for a redemption period after said sale of six months. NOTICE IS THEREFORE GIVEN that pursuant to statute and the provisions of said mortgage, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the premises describ­ ed therein, at public auction, held at th* Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court in the County, on Thursday, April 21, 1983, at 1:30 p.m. The length of the redemption period after sole will be one year. The premises which will be sold are situated in the Town­ ship of Johnstown, County ol Barry. State of Michigan, and described as follows: Part of the Northwest one-quart­ er of Section 9, Town I North, Range 8 West, lying West of M37. described as commencing where M-37 intersects the East and West % line of said Sec­ tion 9 for a place of beginning. Thence Northerly along M-37 750 feet, thence West 1700 feet, thence South 950 feet to the '/• line, thence East on the % line 1700 feet, more or less, to the place of beginning, including riparian rights on Mud Lake. Dated: March 24. 1983 United States Lumber Company, 401 Hamblin Avenue, Battle Creek. Michigan 49017 Thomas R. Blaising Attorney for Mortgagee 707 Michigan National Bank Building. Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 4-14 GRADUATES When you need Announcements Name Cards Memory Books Jewelry Party Supplies See Us! NOTICE OF rviuc HEMIHC Ceeartyef Barry STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER File No. 83-190 DO KAREN L. BLACK. Plaintiff, JEFFREY P. BLACK. Defendant. At a session of sold Court, held in the Circuit Court Rooms in the City of Hastings. Michi­ gan. on this 22nd day of March. 1983. PRESENT: HONORABLE HUDSON E. DEMING. Circuit Court Judge. Upon reading and filing the Affidavit of Plaintiffs Attorney, David K. Ryan, wherein it appears that the above-entitled cause is one in which personal jurisdiction over the Defendant is not required and that the present address of the Defend­ ant Is unknown to Plaintiff. IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDG­ ED that the Defendant. JEFFREY P. BLACK, shall answer the Comolaint of the Plaintiff ar take such other action os may be permitted by law on or before the 12th day of July, 1983. or upon failure to answer said Corti plaint or toko such other action as may bo permitted by law, the Plaintiff shall be entitled to a Judgment of Default in scid cause. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED tha* a copy of this Order shall be pub­ lished in the Hastings Banner for four (4) consecutive weeks commencing on the 7th day of April, 1963. HUDSON E. DEMING. Barry County Circuit Court Judge STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY PROBATE COURT CLAIMSNOTICE Filo No. 18,762 ESTATE OF: MARY M. IRVIN, Deceased TAKE NOTICE: Creditors of MARY M. IRVIN, deceased, are notified that all claims against this decedent's estate are boned against the estate, the Indepen­ dent Personal Representot ve and the heirs and devisees of this decedent, unless within four months after the date of this publication or four months after the claim becomes due. whichever is later, the claim is presented to the following Independent Personal Repre­ sentative at the following ad­ dress. Other identifying information re: above deceased: Last Ad­ dress: 2700 Nashville Road. Has­ tings, Michigan. Social Security Number: 376-38-2641. Date of Death: March 14. 1983. Dated: April 7. 1983 ANN E. 5 AMA NN. Independent Personal Representative. 6300 W. Michigan. Apt. C-22. Lansing. Ml 48917, Ph. 371-5727. LYLE B. SKALLAND (P20545). Attorney. 119 W. Lawrence, Charlotte. Ml 48813 Ph. 543-3606 4-14 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEADING File No. 18,250 Estate of LULA B. GLEASON. Deceased a/k/a Lula Belle Glea­ son, sometimes spelled Lula Bell Gleason. TAKE NOTICE; On April 7. 1983 at 10:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing was held appointing Annie Eolon Personal Representative of the above estate. Notice is further given that a hearing Io determine the heirs of the above decedent will be held June 23. 1983 at 10:00 a.m. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the Estate must be presented to ANNIE EATON. 10296 Brickyard Road. Delton. Ml 49046, ond proof thereof, with a copy of the claim, filed with the Probate Court on or before June 23. 1983. Notice is further given that the Estate will be thereupon as­ signed to persons appearing of record entitled thereto. Date: Aprils, 1983 Annie Eaton, 10296 Brickyard Rd.. Delton. Ml49046 Edna Boddy (Pl0920) 206 South Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058 Ph. 616-945-5962 4-14 J-M Graphics, Ik. 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan ___ J • NOTICE • There will be a public meeting of the Jordan Lake - Lake Board at the Page Memorial Bldg., Lake Odessa, Ml. on ... THURSDAY, APRIL 14,1913 at 7:30 P.M., ... for the purpose of reviewing the Assess­ ment Roll and Assessment of Benefits for the Weed Control Project in the Special Assessment District of Jordan Lake, Barry and Ionia Counties, Ml. The proposed rate of Assessment for 1984 per lot which will be spread on the 1983 tax roll is: $50.00 for Lake Front Dwellings $30.00 for First Lot Back Dwellings The bids for the 1983 weed control pro­ gram will be opened and reviewed at this meeting. FRANK HETZEL Chaineae Iordan Lake - Lake Board m Proposed Variance Peneits Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing on April 19. 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Commission­ er's Room. 117 S. Broadway. Hostings. Michigan. Cose No. V-6-83 Raymond C. Smith, (applicant) 7:30 p.m. At this hearing the following described property which gener­ ally lies at 13050 Manning Lake Rd.. Delton, will be considerec as the site for requesting a var­ iance to place a 14 ft. wide mobile home temporarily foi aged parents, will be third dwel ling on parcel. The north one-half of ihe north east one-quarter of the north­ east one-quarter. Sec. 24. Barry Twp. Cose No. V-7-83 Sarah A. Sinkler. (applicant) 7:45 P.M. At this hearing the following described property which generally lies at 7887 Guernsey Lake Rd.. Delton, will be consid­ ered os the site for requesting a variance to place a 14 ft. wide mobile home permanently, will be second dwelling on parcel. The North */• ol the East % of the West of the Southwest '/• ond the North '/» of the West 1Z8 of the East % of the South­ west %. all in Sec. 24. Orange­ ville Twp. Cose No. V-8-83 Elsie Green, (applicant) 8:00 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gener­ ally lies at 12738 North Ave., Bellevue, will be considered os the site for requesting a variance to place a 14 ft. wide mobile home permanently - replacing old mobile home. SE % of SW % Sec. 18. Ex com at a pt 43 rds NWly on C/L of North Ave. for inter of C/L of North Ave. and S sec li of Sec. 18. then cant NWly 18 rds th W para to S sec li to o pt 2 rds from W 1/8 li of Sec. 18 th S para to 1 /8 li to pt W of point of beg. the E para to S sec li to POB. Assyria Twp. Caso No. V-9-63 Roscoe Fighter, (applicant) 8:15 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gen­ erally lies at Lots A. B t C on Trails End Rd., Middleville, will be considered as the site for requesting a variance on lot width on those lots. Parcel A A parcel of land situated In ihe NW fractional '/* of Sec. 4. being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the NW comer of Sec. 4, th 5 89° - 35" ■ 40" E 1557.76 ft. along the N line of said Sec. 4; th S O’-OO'W 657.0 ft. parallel with the W line of said Sec. 4; th S 78* - 07 - 59" W 139.72 ft. to the place ol beg.: th S 5* - 29* - 59" W 290.20 ft. to the shore of Gun Lake: th N 85* • 38' - 01" W 80.05 ft. along said shore: th N 11* ■ 27' - 03" E 277.24 ft.; ih N 78* - 07' - 59" E 53.74 ft. to the place of beg., containing 0.42 acres of land. Orangeville Twp. Parcel B A parcel of land situated In the NE fractional % of Sec. 4. being more particularly described as follows: commencing at the NW corner of Sec. 4, th S 89* - 35' • 40" E 1557.76 ft. along the N line of said Sec. 4; th S 0* - 00' W 657.0 ft. parallel with the W line of said Sec. 4; th S 78* - 07' - 59" W 69.86 ft. to the place of beg.: th S 2* - 07' - 40" W 310.15 ft. to the shore of Gun Luke: th N 85* 28* - 11“ W 84.93 ft. along said shore: the N 5’ - 29' - 59" E 290.20 ft.; th N 78* • 07' • 59" E 69.86 ft. to the place of beg . containing 0.52 acres of land. Orangeville Twp. Parcel C A parcel of land situated in the NW fractional % of Sec. 4. being more particularly described os follows: Commencing at the NW corner of Sec. 4, th S 89* • 35' • 40" E 1557.76 ft. along the N line of said Sec. 4; th S 0* - 00" W 657.0 fl. parallel with the W line of said Sec. 4 io the place of beg.: th S 0*-37'-50" W 297.73 ft. Io the shore of Gun Lake: th S 58* - 15' - 39" W 55.04 ft. along said shore: th N 85* - 28 - 11" W 29.89 ft. along said shore: th N 02* - 07' - 40" E 310.15 ft.; th N 78* • 07' - 59" E 69.96 ft. to place of beg., containing0.51 acres of land. Orangeville Twp. All of ihe above described prop­ erty being located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon o var­ iance request either verbally or in writing will be given the op­ portunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place. The variance applications ore available for public inspection Ot the Barry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broadway. Hos­ tings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5 00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call Winifred Keller. Planning Director at 948-8081 for further information. Norvol E. Thaier. Clerk Barry County 4-14 Subscribe to the HASTINGS BANNER Can...948-8051 CITY OF HASTINGS Ordinance No. 178 An Ordinance to amend ihe traffic code of the City ol Hostings, to prohibit the operc tion ol motor vehicles by a per­ son while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor, controlled substance, ond/o. both; or by any person whose ability to operate a motor vehicle is visobly impaired by intoxicating liquors, controlled substances, and/or both; ond to establish penalties for violation thereof. THE CITY OF HAST'NGS ORDAINS: Section One: The Hostings City Code shall be amended by the addition of Section 7.2a. fol­ lowing Section 7.2. Sectien 1.2 a; Sections 5.15 through 5.15(g) of the Uniform Traffic Code as adopted by the City of Hastings, shall be deleted from ihe Uniform Traffic Code ond shall be replaced with the following sections. 5.15 through 5.15(j) as follows: Sec. 5.15 Operating under influence. (1) A person, whether licensed or not. who is under the in­ fluence of intoxicating liquor or o controlled substance, or a combination of intoxicating liquor and a controlled sub­ stance, shall not operate a vehicle upon a highway or other place open to the general public, including an area designated for ihe parking of vehicles, within ihe state. A peace officer may. without o warrant, arrest a person when the peace officer has reasonable cause to believe that the person wos, ot the time of an accident, the driver of a ve­ hicle Involved in the accident ond wos operating the vehicle upon a public highway or other place open to the general public, including an area designated for the parking of vehicles, in the state while in violation of this subsection or of subsection (2) , o local ordinance, or a law of this state, substantially cor­ responding to this subsection or subseclion (2). (2) A person, whether licensed or not, whose blood contains 0.10% of more by weight of alcohol, shall not operate a vehicle upon a highway or other place open to the general pub lie, including an area designated for the parking of vehicles, with­ in the state. (3) The owner of o vehicle or a person in charge or in control of a vehicle shall not authorize or knowingly permit the vehicle to be operated upon a highway or other place open Io the general public. Including an area desig­ nated for the parking of motor vehicles, within the state by a person who is under the influ­ ence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance, or a com­ bination of intoxicating liquor and a controlled substance. (4) Except as otherwise provided in this section, o person who is convicted of o violation of subsection (1), (2). or (3) is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or a tine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00. or both, to­ gether with costs of the prose­ cution. As part of the sentence for a violation of subsection (1) or (2). the court shall order the secretary of state to suspend the operator's or chauffeur's license of the person for a period of not less than 6 months nor more than 2 years. The court may order the secretary of state to issue to the person a restricted license permitting the person during all or a specified portion of the period of suspen­ sion to drive only to ond from the person's residence and work location: in the course of the person's employment or occupation; to and from an alcohol or drug education pro­ gram or treatment program as ordered by the court; to and from the person's residence and an educational institution at which the person is enrolled as a student; or pursuant to a com­ bination of these restrictions, 'he court shall not order the secretary of state to issue a res­ tricted chauffeur's license which would permit a person to operate a truck or truck tractor, including a trailer, which hauls hazardous material. The court shall not order the secretory of state to issue a restricted license unless the person states under oath ond the court finds that the person is unable to take public transportation to ond from his or her work location, place of alcohol or drug education or treatment, or educational institution, and does not have any family mem­ bers or others able to provide transportation. The court order and license shall indicate the person's work location and the approved route or routes and permitted times of travel. For purposes oi this subsection, "work location" includes, as applicable, either or both of the following: (1) The specific place or places of employment. (li) The territory or territories regula'ly visited hy the person in pursuance of the person's oc­ cupation. (5) A person who violates sub­ section (I) or (2). o loco! ordin­ ance. or o law of this state, substantially corresponding to subsection (1) or (2) within 7 years of o prior conviction may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or o fine of not more than $1.000.00 or both. As port of the sen­ tence. ihe court shall order the secretory of state to revoke the operator's or chauffeur's license of the person. For purposes of this section, "prior conviction" means o conviction under sub­ section (I) or (2). o local or­ dinance. or a law of this stole substantially corresponding to subsection (1) or (2), or a low of another state substantially cor­ responding to subsection (1) or (2) . (6) A person who violates sub­ section (1) or (2) a local ordin­ ance. or a low of this stole, sub­ stantially corresponding to sub­ section (1) or (2) within 10 years ol 2 or more prior convictions, as defined in subsection (5). is guilty of a felony As pari ol the sentence, the court shall order the secretary of stole to revoke ihe operators or chauffeur's license of the person. (7) As pari of ihe sentence for o violation of subsection (1) or (2). o local ordinance, or a low of this stote. substantially corresponding to subsection (1) or (2). the court may order the person io perform service to the community, as designated by ♦he court. without compensation, tor a period not to exceed 12 days. The person shall reimburse the stale or ap­ pt opriale local unit of govern­ ment for the cost of insurance incurred by ihe slate or local unit of government as a result of the person’s activities under this subsection. (8) Before imposing sentence for o violation of subsection (1) or (2). o local ordinance, or o low of this state, substantially corresponding to subsection (1) or (2). the court shall order the person io undergo screening ond assessment by o person or agency designated by the office of substance abuse services, to determine whether the person is likely to benefit from rehabili­ tative services. including alcohol or drug education and alcohol or drug treatment pro­ grams. As part of ihe sentence, the court may order the person to participate in and successfully complete 1 or more appropriate rehabilitative programs. The person shall pay for the cosis of the screening, assessment, and rehabilitative services. (9) Before accepting a plea of guilty under this section, ihe court shall advise the accused of the statutory consequences possible as the result of a plea of guilty in respect to suspen­ sion or revocation of on operator's or chauffeur's license, the penalty imposed for violation of this section, ond ihe limitation on the right of appeal. (10) The operator's or chauffeur's license of a person found guilty of violating subsection (1) or (2), a local ordinance, or a low of this state. substantially corresponding to subsection (1) or (2). shah be surrendered to the court in which the person was convicted, ond the court shall immediately forward the surrendered license and an ab­ stract of conviction to the sec­ retory of state. The abstract of conviction shall indicate the sentence imposed. Upon receipt of. and pursuant to the abstract of conviction, ihe secretary of state shall suspend or revoke the person's license and, if ordered by the court ond the person is otherwise eligible for a license, issue to the person a restricted license stating the limited driving privileges in­ dicated or the abstract. If the license is not forwarded to the secretary of state, an explana­ tion of the reason why the license is absent shall be attac­ hed. If the conviction is appealed to circuit court, that court may, ex parte, order the secretary of state to rescind the suspension, revocation, or restricted license issued pursuant to this section. Sec. 5.15o. Motor vehicles: driv­ ing under influence of intoxi­ cating liquor; test, evidence. (1) The amount of alcohol or presence of a controlled sub­ stance or both in the driver's blood at the time alleged as shown by chemical analysis of ihe person's blood, urine, or breath shall be admissible into evidence in a criminal prosecu­ tion for ony of ihe following: (a) A violation of section 5.15(1), (2) . or (3). or 5.15b, a local ordinance, or a law of this state, substantially correspond­ ing to section 5.15(1). (2). or (3), or 5.15b. (b) Felonious driving, negligent homicide, or manslaughter resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle while the driver is alleged to hove been impair­ ed by or under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a con­ trolled substance or a combina­ tion of intoxicating liquor and o controlled substance, or to have hod a blood alcohol content of 0.10% or more by weight of alcohol. (2) If a test is given, the results of the test shall be made avail­ able to rhe person charged or the person's attorney upon writ­ ten request to the prosecution, with a copy of the request filed with the court. The prosecution shall furnish ihe report ot feast 2 days before the day of the trial and the results shall be of­ fered ' os evidence by the prosecution in o criminal pro­ ceeding. Failure to fully comply with the request shall bar the admission of the results into evidence by the prosecution. (3) Except in a prosecution re­ lating solely to o violation of section 5.15(2). the amount of alcohol in the driver's blood at the time alleged as shown by chemical analysis of the person's blood, urine, or breath shall give rise to the following presumptions: (a) If there wos of the time 0.07% or less by weight of alcohol in the defendant's blood, it shall be presumed that the defendant wos not under the influence of intoxicating liquor. (b) If there was ot the time in excess of 0.07% b«’ than 0.10% by weight of alcohol in the defendant's blood. It shall be presumed thot ihe defen­ dant's ability to operate a vehicle wos impaired within the provisions of section 5.15b due to the consumption of intoxicat­ ing liquor (c) If there as al the time 0.10% or more by weight of alcohol in the defendant's blood, it shall be presumed that the defendant was under the influence of In­ toxicating liquor(4) A sample or specimen of urine or breath shall be token ond collected in 0 reasonable manner. Only o licensed phy­ sician. or o licensed nurse or medical technician under the direction of a licensed physician and qualified to withdraw blood acting in o medical environment, of the request ° peace officer, may withdraw blood for the purpose of detei mining the amount ol alcohol or presence of a controlled substance or both in ihe person s blood, os provided m this oct. Liability for o crime or civil damages pred.coted on the oct ol withdraw­ ing blood and related procedures shall not attach to c qualified person who withdraws blood or assists in the withdrawal in accordance with this act unless the withdrawal is performed in a negligent manner. (5) The tests shall be adminis­ tered ot the request of a peace officer having reasonable grounds to believe the person has committed o crime describ­ ed in subsection (1). A person who takes a chemical test ad­ ministered at ihe request of a peace officer, as provided in this section, shall be given a reasonable opportunity to hove a person of his or her own choos­ ing administer 1 of the chemical tests described in this section within a reasonable time after his or her detention, ond the results of the test shall be ad­ missible and shall be considered with other competent evidence in determining the innocence or guilt of the defendant. If the person charged is administered a chemical test by a person of his or her own choosing, the person charged shall be respon­ sible for obtaining a chemical analysis of the fett sample. The person charged ;holl be infor­ med that he or she has the right to demand thot a person of his or her choosing administer 1 of the tests provided for in sub­ section (1), thot the result* of the test shall be admissible and shall be considered with other competent evidence in deter­ mining the Innocence or guilt of the defendant, rid that the per­ son charged sholl be responsible for obtaining a chemical analysis of the test sample. (6) The person charged shall be advised that if the person refuses the request of a peace officer to take a test described in this section, a test shall not be given without a court order. The person charged shall also be advised that the person's refusal of the request of a peace officer to take a test des­ cribed in this section shall result In the suspension of his or her operator's or chauffeur's license or operating privilege, ond in the addition of 6 points to his or her driver record. (7) This section shall not bo con­ strued as limiting the introduc­ tion of ony other competent evidence bearing upon the question of whether not the person was impaired by or under the influence of intoxicat­ ing liquor or a controlled sub­ stance, or a combination of in­ toxicating liquor and a control­ led substance, or whether the person had a blood alcohol con­ tent ol 0.10% or more by weight of alcohol. (8) If a jury Instruction regard­ ing a defendant's refusal to sub­ mit to a chemical test under this section Is requested by the pro­ secution or the defendant, the jury instruction shall bo given oi tallows: "Evidence was admitted In this case which, if believed by the jury, could prove that the defen­ dant hod exercised his or her right to refuse a chemical test. You are Instructed that such a refusal is wilhin the statutory rights of the defendant and is not evidence of his guilt. You are not to consider such a refusal In determining tho guilt or Innocence of tho defendant." (9) If after on accident tho driver of o vehicle Involved In the acci­ dent is transported to a medical facility and a sample of the driver's blood is withdrawn at that time for tho purpose of medical treatment, the results of a chemical analysis of that sample shall bo admissible in a criminal prosecution for a crime described in subsection (1) to show tho amount of alcohol or presence of a controlled sub­ stance or both in the person's blood at tho time alleged, regordloss of whether the person hod been offered or had refused a chemical test. Tho medical facility or person performing the chemical analysis shall disclose the results of the analysis to a pro­ secuting attorney who requests the results for use in a criminal prosecution as provided in this subsection. A medical facility or person disclosing information in compliance with this subsection shell not be civilly or criminally liable for making the disclosure. (10) tf after a highway accident the driver of o vehicle involved in the accident is deceased, a sample of the decedent's blood shall be withdrawn in a manner directed by the medical examiner for ihe purpose of determining blood alcohol content or presence of o con­ trolled substance or both. Sec. 5.15b. Impaired driving. (1) A person shall not operate a vehicle upon a highway or other place open to the general public, including an area designated for the parking of vehicles, within the state when, due to the consumption of an intoxicat­ ing liquor, a controlled sub­ stance, or a combination of an intoxicating liquor and a con­ trolled substance, the person has visibly impaired his or her ability to operate the vehicle. If a person is charged with violat­ ing section 5.15(1) or (2). o finding of guilty is permissible under this section. (2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person convic­ ted of a violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, pun­ ishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or a fine of not more than $300.00. or both, together with costs of the pro­ secution. As part of the sentence, the court shall order the secretary of state to suspend ihe operator’s or chauffeur's license of the person for a period of not less than 90 days nor more than 1 year. The court may order the secretory of state to issue to the person a restric­ ted license permitting the person during all or a specified portion of ihe period of suspen­ sion to drive only to and from th* person's residence ond work location: in ihe course of the person's employment or oc­ cupation: Io ond from an alcohol or drug education program or treatment program os ordered by the court: to and from the person's residence and on educational institution at which the person is enrolled os a student; or pursuant to a com­ bination ol these restrictions. The court sholl not order the secretory of state to issue a res­ tricted chauffeur's license which would permit a person to oper­ ate a truck or truck tractor, including a trailer, which hauls hazardous material. The court sholl not order the secretory of state to issue □ restricted license unless the person states under oath and the court finds thot the person is unable to take public transportation to or.u from his or her work loca­ tion, place of alcohol or drug education or treatment, or educational institution, and does not hove any family mem­ bers or others able to provide transportation. Tho court order and license shall indicate the person's work location ond the approved route or routes and permitted times of travel. For purposes of this subsection, "work location" includes, os applicable, either or both of the following: (i) The specific place or places of employment. (ii) The territory or territories regularly visited by the person In pursuance of the person's occupation. (3) A person who violates this section, a local ordinance, or a law of this state, substantially corresponding to this seaion within 7 years of 0 prior convic­ tion may be sentenced to impri­ sonment for not more than 1 year, or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, or both. As part of the sentence, the court shall order the secretary of state to suspend the operators or chauffeur's license of the person for a period of not less than 6 months nor more than 18 months. The court may order the secretary of state to issue to the person a restricted license as provided In subseaion (2). except that a restricted license shall not be issued during the first 60 days of the suspension period. For purposes of this section. “prior conviction" means o conviction under this section, section 5.15(1) or (2), a >oca1 ordinance, or a law of this state, substantially correspond­ ing to this seaion or section 5.15(1) or (2), or law of another state substantially corresponding to this seaion or section 5.15 (1) or (2). (4) A person who violates this seaion, a local ordinance, or a law of this state, substantially corresponding to this seaion. wilhin 10 years of 2 or more prior conviaions, as defined in subseaion (3). may be senten­ ced as provided in subseaion , (3) except that as part of the sentence the court shall order the secretary of state to revoke the operator's or chauHeur’s license of the person. (5) As pari of the sentence for a violation of this seaion, o local ordinance, or a law of this state, substantially corresponding to this section, the court may order the person to perform service to the com­ munity, as designated by the court, without compensation, for a period not to exceed 12 days. The person shall reimburse the stale or appropriate local unit of government for the co*t of Insurance incurred by the stale or local unit of government as a result of the person's activities under this subseaion. (6) Before imposing sentence for a violation of this seaion, a local ordinance, or a law of this state, substantially correspond­ ing to this seaion, the court shall order the person to under­ go screening and assessment by a person or agency designated by the office of substance abuse services, to determine whether the person is likely to benefit from rehabilitative services, including alcohol or drug education and alcohol or drug treatment programs. As part of the sentence, the court may order the person Io participate in and successfully complete 1 or more appropriate rehabilita­ tive programs. The person shall pay for the costs of the screening, assessment, and re­ habilitative services. (7) Before accepting a plea of guilty under this section, the court shall advise the accused of the statutory consequences possible as a result of a plea of guilty in respect to suspension or revocation of an operator's or chauffeur's license, the penalty Imposed for violation of this section, and the limitation on the right of appeal. (8) The operator's or chauffeur's lice.ise of a person found guilty of violating this section, a local ordinance, or a law of this state. substantially corresponding to this section, shall be surrendered to the court in which the person was convicted. The court shall im­ mediately forward the surrendered license and an ab­ stract of conviction to the secre­ tory of state. The abstract of conviction shall indicate the sentence imposed. Llpon receipt of and pursuant to the abstract of conviction, the secretary of state shall suspend or revoke the person's license and. if ordered by the court ond the person is otherwise eligible for a license, issue to the person a restricted license slating the limited driving privileges indicated on ihe abstract. If the license is not forwarded to the secretary of state, an explana­ tion of the reason why the license is absent sholl be attached. If ihe conviction is appealed io circuit court, that court may. ex parte, order the secretory of state to rescind the suspension. revocation, or restricted license issued pursuant to this section. All proceedings pending ond all rights ond liabilities existing, acquired, or incurred at the time this amendatory oct takes effect are saved ond moy be consummated according to the law in force when they are com­ menced. This amendatory act sholl not be construed io affect ony prosecution pending or ini­ tiated before the effective dote of this amendatory oct. or ini­ tiated after the effective dote of this amendatory act for an offense committed before tho’ effective date. Sec. 5.15c. Implied consent; blooa sample from killed driver. (1) A person who operates a vehicle upon a public highway or other place open to the gener­ al public, including on area designated for the parking of vehicles, in the state is consid­ ered to have given consent to chemical tests of his or her biood. breath, or urine for the purpose ui determining the amount of alcohol or presence of o controlled substance or bath in his or her blood if: (a) The person is arrested for a violation of section 5.15(1) or (2) or 5.15b. a local ordinance, or low of this state, substantially corresponding to section 5.15(1) or (2) or 5.15b. (b) The person is arrested for felonious driving, negligent homicide. or manslaughter resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle, ond the peace officer had reasonable grounds to believe that the person wos operating the vehicle while im­ paired by or under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a con­ trolled substance or a combin­ ation of intoxicating liquor and a controlled substance, or while having a blood alcohol content of 0.10% or more by weight of alcohol. (2) A person who is off I leafed with hemophilia, diabetes, or a condition r-quiring the use of an anticoagulant under the direction of a physician shall not be considered to hove given con­ sent tc the withdrawal of blood. (3) The tests shall be adminis­ tered as provided in section 5.15a. Sec. 5.15d. Right to refuse chemical test. If a person refuses the re­ quest of a peace officer to sub­ mit to a chemical test offered pursuant to section 5.15a, a test shall not be given without a court order. A written report shall be forwarded to the secre­ tory of state by the peace officer. The report shall state that the officer had reasonable grounds to believe that the person had committed a crime described in section 5.15c{1), and that the person had refused to submit to the test upon the request of the peoce officer and hod been advised of the consequences of the refusal. The form of the report shall be prescribed ond furnished by the secretory of state. Sec. 5.154. Moil notice. (1) Upon receipt of the report made pursuant to section 5.15d, the secretary of stole sholl im­ mediately notify the person In writing, mailed to His or her last known address, thot the report has been received and that wilhin 14 days of the date of the notice the person may request a hearing as provided in section 5.151. (2) Tho notice shall specifically state that failure to request a hearing within 14 days will result In tho suspension of the person's license or permit to drive. The notice shall also state that there is not a requirement that the person retain counsel for the hearing,, though counsel would be permitted to represent the person at the hearing. $4C. 5.151. Suspend or revoke: hearing. (1) if the person who refuses to submit to a chemical test pursuant to section 5.15d doos not request a hearing within 14 days of the date of notice pur­ suant to section 5.15e, the secre­ tary of state shall suspend the person's operator's or chauffer's license or permit to drive, or nonresident operating privilege, for a period ol 6 months, or for a second or sub­ sequent refusal within a period of 7 years, for 1 year. If the person is a resident without a license or permit to operate a vehicle in the state, tho secre­ tary sholl deny to tho person the issuance of a license or permit for a period of 6 months, or, for a second or subsequent refusal within a period of 7 years, for 1 year. (2) If a hearing Is requested, the secretary of stote shall hold tho hearing in the some manner and under the same condition as provided In section 322 of tho Michigan Motor Vehicle Code. At least 10 days* notice of the hearing sholl be mailed to the person requesting the hearing, to tho peace afficoi who filed tho report under section 5.15d, and, if tho prosecuting attorney requests receipt of the notice, to the prosecuting attorney of the county whore the arrest wos mode. Th > hearing officer shall be authorized to administer oaths, issue subpoenas for the attendance of necessary witnesses, and may grant a rea­ sonable request for an adjourn­ ment. The hearing shall cover only tho following Issues: (a) Whether the peoce officer hod reasonable grounds to believe that tho person had committed a crime described In section 5.15c(l). (b) Whether the person was placed under arrest for a crime described in section 5.15c(1). (c) Whether the person reason­ ably refused to submit to the test upon the request of the officer. (d) Whether the person wos ad­ vised of the rights under sec­ tions 5.15a ond 5.15c. (3) The hearing officer shall make a record of proceedings held pursuant to subsection (2). The record shall bo prepored ond transcribed in accordance with section 86 of the administrative procedures oct of 1969. Act No. 306 of the Public Ads of 1969. being section 24.286 ol ’he Mich­ igan Compiled Laws. Upon notif­ ication of the filing of a petition fo* judicial review pursuant to section 323 of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code. the hearing officer sholl transmit to the court in which the petition was filed, not less than 10 days before the matter is set for review, the or'ginol or a certified copy of the official record of the proceedings. Proceedings at which evidence was presented need not be transcribed ond transmitted if the sole reason for review is to determine whe­ ther or not the court will ordei the issuance of a restricted lic­ ense. The parties to the proceed­ ings for judicial review moy stip­ ulate that the record be short­ ened. A party unreasonably re­ fusing to stipulate to a shortened record moy be taxed by the court in which the petition is filed for the additional costs. The court may permit subse­ quent corrections to the record. (4) After the hearing, the sec­ retary of stale may suspend or deny issuance of a license or driving permit or a nonresident operating privilege of the person involved for a period of 6 months, or. for a second or subsequent refusal within 7 years, for 1 year, if the person involved is r resident without a license or permit to operate a vehicle in the state, the secre­ tory of state moy deny to the person the issuance of a license or permit for a period of 6 months, or. for a second or sub­ sequent refusal within 7 years, for 1 year. The person involved may rile a petition in the circuit court of the county in which the arrest was made to review the suspension or denial as provided in section 323 of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code. (5) When It has been finally determined that a nonresident's privilege to operate a vehicle in the state has been suspended or denied, the department shall give notice in writing of ihu action token to the motor vehicle administrator of the state of the person's residence and of each state in which he or she has a license to operate a motor vehicle. $ec. 5.19g- Uniform standards. (1) The deportment of state police may promulgate uniform rules for the administration of chemical tests for the purposes of this act. Sec. S.15B. Preliminary chem­ ical breath analysis. (1) A peoce officer who has rea­ sonably cause to believe that a person was operating a vehicle upon o public highway or other place open to the general public, including an area desig­ nated for the parking of vehicles, in the rtate, and ’hat the person by the consumption of intoxicating liquor may have affected his or her ability to op­ erate a vehicle, may require the person to submit to a prelimin­ ary chemical breath analysis. (2) A peoce officer may arrest a person based in whole or In part upon the results of a preliminary chemical breath analysis. (3) The results of a preliminary chemical breath analysis shall be admissible in a criminal pro­ secution lor a crime enumerated in section 5.15a(1) or in an administrative hearing under section 5.151, solely to assist the court or hearing officer in determining a challenge to the validity of an arrest. This subsection does not limit the introduction of other competent evidence offered to establish the validity of an arrest. (4) A person who submits to a preliminary chemical breoih analysis shall remain subject fo the requirements of sections 5.15a, 5.15c, 5.15d, 5.15e, and 5.l5f for the purposes of chem­ ical fests described in those sec­ tions. (5) A person who refuses fo sub­ mit to a preliminary chemical breath analysis upon a lawful request by a peace officer is re­ sponsible tor a civil infraction. (6) Section 5.15g shall apply to a preliminary chemical breath (1) The deportment of state po­ lice sholl prepare an annual report which shall be designated the Michigan annual drunk driving audit. The report shall contain for each county in the state all of the following infor­ mation applicable to the immed­ iately preceding calendar year: a The number of alcohol relatmotor vehicle accidents re­ sulting in bodily injury, including a breakdown of the rumber ol tho** Injuries occurr Ing per capita of population and per road mile in the county. (b) The number of alcohol re­ lated motor vehicle accidents re­ sulting in death, including the breakdown described In sub­ division (a). (c) The number of alcohol related motor vehicle accidents, other than those described In sub­ divisions (a) and (b). Including the breakdown described In subdivision (a). The number of arrests made a violation of section 5.15(1) or (2), a local ordinance, or a law of this state, substantially corresponding to section 5.15(1) or (2). (e) The number of arrests mode for a violation of section 5.15b, a local ordinance, or a law of this slate, substantially corres­ ponding to section 5.15b. (f) Tho number of operator s or chauffeur's licenses suspendod pursuant to section 5.15f for refusal Io submit fo a chemical S iesi. (g) Tho number of convictions of crimes enumerated In subdiv­ ision* (d) and (e). (h) The number of license* »u»pended or revoked as a result of convictions of crimes enumerated in subdivisions (d) ond (e). (i) The number of restricted licenses issued as a result of convictions of crimes enumer­ ated in subdivisions (d) and (e). (j) The overage fine, length of imprisonment, and period of license suspension imposed as part of the sentence for each crime enumerated in subdivi­ sions (d) and (e). (2) The secretory of state and the circuit courts, district courts, and local units of government in the stote sholl cooperate with the department of state police to provide information necessary for ihe preparation of the report. (3) A copy of the report re­ quired under this section sholl be submitted to the governor, to the secretary of the senate, and to the clerk of the house of representatives on June 1 of each year. Sec. 5.15j. (1) The Michigan drunk driving reform task force is established ond sholl consist of the foltewing 23 members: (a) One person appointed by the majority leader of the senate. (b) One person appointed by the speaker of the house o* rep­ resentatives. (c) The secretory ol state, or his or her authorized representa­ tive. (Continued, Next Page) �The Hostings Banner. Thursday. Aprill4. 1983 — Page 7 SCHOOL SURVEY, continued from page 1 Teachers also complain that it is harder to teach students how to use the library. Norm Donnini, a junior high English teacher, says he teaches students the use of the card catalog system. “But the follow up suffers past the point when I teach them about the card catalog. The usage of the library is pretty much limited from that point on." The committee recommends that libraries in all schools be opened and used by students and teachers, along with purchasing more printed material. Currently, 3,700 students have access to 23,900 titles - approximately 6.5 titles per student. The report notes that the Iowa Study recommends 15 titles per student, while the American Library Association suggests 16 to 21 titles per student. The committee recommends a two-phase program to update the libraries. Phase one calls for the hiring of one specially trained, degreed librarian for the high school and junior high, and one for all the elementary schools, and the continued use of volunteers. Phase two calls for the high school and junior high to each have its own degreed librarian, an audio-visual specialist for the high school, a librarian for every two elementary schools, and trained aides in each library. School Nurse The committee feels strongly that the school should reinstate the school nurse position, another position axed last spring. "The school nurse is a tie with the families...It’s a comfortable place to be," says Chairman Baxter. ‘This person coordinates so many thing and makes so many positive aspects, we just felt so strongly about It” City of Hastings Legal, Cont. (d) The attorney general, or hit or her outhonzed represent­ ative. (e) One representative of the Michigan state university highway traffic tafety center, who shall bo appointed by the governor. (I) One representative of the University of Michigan highway safety research institute, who shall be appointed by the gover­ nor. (g) The director of the depart­ ment of state police, or his or her authorized representative. (h) The executive director ol the office of highway safety plann­ ing. or his or her authorized representative. (i) The administrator of the office of substance abuse services, or his or her author­ ized representative. (j) One district court judge serv­ ing in the state, who shall be appointed by the governor. (k) One circuit court judge serv­ ing in the state, who shall bo appointed by the governor. (l) One member of the Michigan association of chiefs of notice, who shall be appointed by the governor. (m) One member of the Michigan sheriffs association, who shall be appointed by the governor. (n) One member of the Michigan bar association, who shall be appointed by the governor. (o) One member of the prosecut­ ing attorneys association of Michigan, who shall be appoint­ ed by the governor. (p) One representative of a non­ governmental traffic safety organization, who shall bo ap­ pointed by the governor. (q) Seven citizen representa­ tives. who shall be appointed by the governor. At least 3 of these representatives shall be members of a nongovern­ mental organization whoso primary purpose is to reduce the incidence of drunk driving and related totalities and injuries in the state. (2) The task force shall review and make recommendations relative to all aspects of the drunk driving problem in Michigan, including proposed and existing legislation, educa­ tional efforts, law enforcement, judicial system activities, follow­ up. and treatment. The task force shall recommend methods to eliminate unnessary and burdensome procedures in all aspects of state and local efforts to deter drunk driving. (3) The task force shall submit a preliminary and final report to the governor and the legislature relative to its activities, which reports shall include findings and recommendations mode pursuant to subsection (2). The preliminary report shall be sub­ mitted not later than 1 year after the effective date ol this section. The final report shall bo submitted not later than 2 years after the effective date of this section. (4) Staff support, equipment, facilities, and supplies shall be furnished to the task force by the office of highway safety planning. (5) Slate and local governmental departments and agencies shall cooperate with the task force to provide information relative to the responsibilities described in subsections (2) and (3). (6) The members of the task force shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred In the performance of duties under this section, in an amount to be appropriated by the legis­ lature. (7) The task force shall exist for a period of 2 years from the ef­ fective dote of this section. SECTION TWO: This ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Hostings. MOVED BY Bennett, supported by Cook thot the above Ordin­ ance be adopted os read. YEAS Bennett. Cook, Cusack. Fuhr. Gray, Jasperse and Spackmon. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Vaughan. I, Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify thot the above is a true copy- of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on April 11. 1983. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk The report stales tnat Hastings schools have always had a full time nurse, who performed both nursing and teachine func­ tions. The school nursewas paid an annual salary of $33,400 when the cut came last spring. "After reviewing her functions of health screening, counseling, outside agency coordinator, and leaching responsibilities, we feel the position needs to be reinstated." states the report, adding "This position should be part of the overall school budget." The committee report also states "the reinstatement of a paid school physician to consult on school health problems, athletic medicine, and sex education should be considered." Gifted and Talented During the school years of 1979-61. Hastings had a gifted-talented program with the Barry County Intermediate School District, concentrating on identifying talented and under-achieving children in the 4th and 5th grades. The program was dropped in 1981 due to budget constraints. The committee feels the the objectives of the program were "realistic and useful", but that the program was too brief. No cost estimate for restoring the program is available at this time. "We feel the program is potentially valuable and should be considered for re­ institution, and expanded to include talented achievers," states the report. The committee suggests: — Reactivating the Hastings Advisory Council on Gifted and Talented Education to review programs and set goals. — Employing a minimum of one full-time professional to work with the council and conduct programs. — Reinstating the program of 1980-81 for underachieving gifted-talented and expand to offer alternatives for achieving giftedtalented. COMMON COUNCIL AFim.ll, 1963 Common Council met in regular session in the City Council Chambers, City Hall. Hostings, Michigan on Monday, April 11. 1983 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Howe presiding. 1. Present at roll coll were Council Members: Bennett, Cook, Cusack, Fuhr. Gray, Jasperse. Spock mon. 2. Moved by Jasperse, suppor­ ted by Cusock that the minutes of the March 28. 1983 meeting be approved as read and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. Yoos: XII. Absent: Ono. Carried. 3. Moved by Cook, supported by Gray thot Councilman Vaughan bo excused from the mooting. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. 4. Invoices rood: AM Sower Cleaning Inc $1,549.38 Outhier Ford Truck Inc.. 2,932.84 Floyd Fisher....................... 1,676.00 Moved by Fuhr, supported by Spockman that the Invoices be approved os read. Yoos: Spockman. Jasperse. Gray. Fuhr, Cusock. Cook and Bennett. Absent: Vaughan. Carried. 5. Mayor Howe rood a thank you note from Jon Klovanich. 6. Moved by Bennett, supported by Spockman that the letter from the First Church of God re­ questing approval for a Walkathon on Saturday May 21. 1983 at 8:30 a.m. bo approved under the direction of the Chief of Police. Yoos: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. 7. Mayor Howe read a letter from the Michigan Municipal league concerning the 1983 Region I mooting to bo hold in Portage on May 5. Any elected or appointed officials planning to attend should let the Clerk know so reservations con bo mode. It was approved al pre­ vious meeting to allow elected ond appointed officials to go with necessary expenses. I. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusock that the Street Commit­ tees* recommendation to have Mike Klovanich negotiate with Penn Central on the purchase of ♦heir right of way be approved. Yeas: Bonnett, Cook. Cusock. Fuhr. Gray. Jasperse and Spockman. Absent: Vaughan. Carried. 9. Moved by Spock mon. suppor­ ted by Cook that the budget report for March be received and placed on filo. C The Barry Intermediate School District has made many reductions in the past several years. The number of lull-time social worker, has been reduced from three to one full-time, programs eliminated, and the district s contract with E.11 I breakthru has been reduced from 255 days in 1979-80, to the minimum allowable. 180 days in 1962-83. Hastings special education students have lost music and physical education, and the number of leaching positions has been reduced from ten to eight The committee recommends both minimum and optimum programs in four areas: learning disabled, educable mentally impaired children, emotionally impaired children, and school social work. At this time, no cost estimates are available as to the recommendations. Drivers Education Last summer. Hastings Area Schools implemented "competency based training" for beginning drivers, in an effort to trim a $108 per student cost of the program Instead of the state-mandated 30 hours classroom time, and six hours of road driving, students- took a test. Those who passed took a minimal road test to become licensed. Students who didn't pass took ten hours of class time, then retook the test. The comp testing was offered again in the fall. Though program costs were trimmed to $60 per student, school officials see problems in the new approach to driver certification. For one thing, a backlog of students is building up. according to the report. And Ernie Strong, drivers education instructor, says that the school is "certifying very poor beginning drivers.” The study committee has submitted three recommended programs in its report. The “optimum" program calls for 30 hours of classroom instruction and eight hours of driving time. An "acceptable" program calls for ten hours of class instruction and a comp-test, ten more hours for those who don’t pass tha first test, a retest, and eight hours of driving time. A "minimum" program calls for the same combination of classroom and testing as the "acceptable" program, with seven to eight hours driving. Title One Hastings received $182,000 in federal monies in 1982-83 for children having problems in reading and math. Hastings uses all of this money for reading. Th? committee recommends a minimum increase in staff positions by one for grades three to six. and an optimum, increase of seven positions for all grades. Other areas covered by the Auxilary Services Instuclional Study Committee are adult education and alternative education. The committee recommends operating adult education as is. calling the program "verysuccessful and growing". The report also noted that the program has experienced no recent cutbacks. Alternative education is for the under IB individual who is not able to cope in a traditional high school environment. The needs of the program, according to the report, relate to physical facilities. Com mittee members recommend ar. upgrading of the physical building. Members of the committee are Peggy Baxter, chairman, Jane Arnold, Gordon Cole, Sally Fullerton, Betty Heidt, Diane Hoekstra, Jim Hund. Lew Lang, Linda Lincolnhol. Dodie Mahoney. Wendy Morgan. Janey Spiker and Ernie Strong. Bell Ringers at Lakewood church on April 24th Central Bell Ringers will be at Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50, just west of M-66 at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday morning. April 24. The public is invited to join with us for a special musical treat. Soil Conservation Service office has new summer hours “Spring Fling” fashion show set for next Thursday evening The Soil Conservation Service office in Hastings will now be open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Thur­ sday and 8 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. on Fridays for the summer. The Barry Soil and Water Conservation District, Farmers Home Ad­ ministration and the Barry County Agricultural Stabilization and Con­ servation Service will continue with their normal hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Hastings grad on Cornell dean’s list Thomas E. Everhart, Dean of the College of Engineering of Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, has announced that N:cholas D. Groos has at­ tained the dean's honor list for outstanding scholastic performance in the fall term of 1982. Groos is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Groos of Hastings. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1980 and enrolled at Cornell in the College of Arts and Sciences. He subsequently tran­ sferred into the School of Mechanical Engineering and anticipates graduation in May of 1984. Pennock Hospital Guild 30 will stage its annual "Spring Fling" fashion show at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21 at the Hastings Moose Lodge In the photo, guild members (back row, from left) Lois Hopkins, Angie Weller, Pat Markle; and (front) Kim O'Mara and Cathy Newsted display the beautiful appliqued aprons (handmade by guild members) that will be given away in a drawing at the fashion show. Admission to the show, featuring spring and summer fashions, is $3 per person. (Banner photo) “Sand Castles" film at Lakewood church "Sand Castles”, a film of hope for the families of America, will be shown at the Lakewood United Methodist Church on Sunday. April 24, at 7 p.m. The public is welcome. “Sand Castles” tells the dramatic story of Larry and Meg Morgan and their two children. They are achievers of the American dream where owning things seems Cancer fund contributors Dan Waitace, a sixth grade teacher in the Lakewood School system, was selected from a field of 10 applicants to head the Lake Odessa Junior High and East Elementary buildings next school year. All people interested in the airport and future improvements should attend the public meeting in the Hastings City Coun­ cil Chambers at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 20,1983. We need interested people and their ideas on the changes that will be made in the future. SPRING HOURS for Rettawronf Breakfast at 8 a.m.: Sandwiches at Noon; Dinners served until 8 p.m. Phone.. .891-9229 For Rnerrabens Retiree.. Will pay $325.00 monthly for board and room in a clean family home. Do not smoke or drink. Prefer location on a lake, stream or farm. No police record, no mobile homes. Have references. write... Mr. Private 106 Cardinal Avenue Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 9038 92ND STREET, ALTO, MICHIGAN NEW OFFICE HOURS far better than owning a positive, com­ municating relationship with each other. They have listened all too closely to the influences of a materialistic society and the result is a slow crumbling of their relationship Part of the Morgan’s tragedy exists hi their children, though young and innocent, they are all too aware of the parents problems. Public Notice I aXaiAAMAjI MRUUC These seven persons and many others have helped make the Tiki Lounge's "Buck Cancer" effort a success. The Hastings establishment has thus far filled 26 boards with each board holding $24, for a total of $624. Their effort, in conjunc.ion with other cancer fundraising efforts, started on April 1 and runs to the end of the month. Money raised is given to the Barry County Cancer Society to help battle the disease. As an added incentive, the Tiki Lounge and other county taverns and lounges are competing to see which one can raise the most money. The winner gets to keep a traveling plaque for the year. Pictured here are: bottom row, from left, Elaine Jaspers, Tiki owner: Terri Burch, and Dawn Baldwin. Top row, from left, are Roger Harris, Sue Pennington, Leisa Mack, and 'L.A.*. Saskatoon Golf Club ■M CoaitiM Enptoynmit ■M Training Camorthaa Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. TO. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ ted by usock that the resolution for a Small Cities Block Grant to help finance the now well at an estimated cost of $297,000 with the grant funding $177,000 ond the City $120,000 be approved. Yeas: Spockman. Jasperse. Gray, Fuhr. Cusock, Cook ond Bennett. Absent: Vaughan. Carried. II. Public Hearing hold on Ordinance 178. City Attorney Shaw explained that the ordin­ ance would bring the City up with State Statutes on Drunk Driving. No one was present in opposition of said Ordinance. Moved by Bonnett, supported by Cook that Ordinance No. 178 on Ordinance to amend the traf­ fic code to prohibit the operation of motor vehicles by a person while under the influence ol an intoxicating liquor, controlled substance, and/or both: or by any person whose ability to operate a motor vehicle is visably impaired by intoxicating liquors, controlled substances, and/or both: ond to establish penalties for violation thereof be adopted as read. Yeas: Bennett, Cook. Cusock. Fuhr, Gray. Jasperse and Spock­ man. Absent: Vaughan. Carried. 12. Moved by Bennett, suppor­ ted by Fuhr that the police report tor March be received ond placed on tile. Chief reported that one cruiser hod gone over the 50.000 miles. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 13. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. Read and approved: Kenneth J. Howe. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk Special Education 305 S. Church St., Hostings 9 a.m. to 12 noon VERMONTVILLE'S 1p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday LOG HOME SALES SKY-ROCKET 1 BILLION DOLLARS IN LOG KIT SALES PROJECTED FOR 1983 Manufacturer taking applica­ tions for a dealer in this area Dealer con average $4,500 on a fag kit sole alone — FEATURING — 8“ solid, uniform, treated logs Flat or round interior walls Hand-hewn exterior look Custom, commercial and contemporary buildings available • Protected territory • Two-day free training school • Now introducing to the in­ dustry pre-assembled log walls (1-doy shell erection on most models) • • • • UNLIMITED Income Potential — REQUIREMENTS — • Must be capable of purchas­ ing a $13,275 model home • Meet our high standards • Desire to succeed Coll Mr. Toylor COLLECT for an application (704) 932-0137. Yes­ teryear Log Homes. P.O. Box 1046. Mooresville. N.C. 28115 COMPLETE A BACHELOR’S DEGREE from FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1 WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY ... in Battle Creek AmmSI 90 SEE.. SPRING — 1983 Maple Syrup Making HEALTH STUDIES DEGREE and APPLIED LIBERAL STUDIES DEGREE DELICIOUS... Junior & Senior Level Closses Offered. Graduate Degree Classes Also Offered. Pancake Dinners FINAL DAY TO REGISTER: APRIL 18, 1983 UNDERGRADUATE TUITION. $56.75 per credit hour (Mich, residents) GRADUATE TUITION: $66.75 per credit hour (Mich, residents) 02 JR, 9A April 22,23 & 24 6 Hours Grand Parade 2 P.M..SATURDAY Dutch Dancers FOR REGISTRATION MATERIALS: Call (616) 965-5380 Lots of Entertainment! MH JO COLE 1903 NAME SYRUP QUEEN �The Hostings Bonner. Thursdoy. April 14. 1903 — Page 6 About Hastings... Airport expansion Continued from page 1 LARRY NEIL, CLU, Hastings, loccl agent for Farm Bureau Insurance Group, has earned the company’s 1983 “seal of excellence" for the high quality of his insurance sales and service. The award, which recognizes agents for the superior quality of their insurance business, was awarded to Neil during Farm Bureau Insurance Group’s recent annual convention in Grand Rapids. As a qualifier for the “seal of excellence" in personal insurance and claims authority, he is entitled to special underwriting authority and other priviledges to expedite service to his clients. Farm Bureau Insurance Group, one of the state’s major insurers, has a statewide force of420 agents serving nearly 300,000 Michigan policyholders. • DAVE DeDECKER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter DeDecker, 2540 S. Broadway and a graduate of Hastings High School, is one of 12 Albion College senior art majors who will be displaying their works on Monday, April 4 through Saturday, May 7. Displays will be in all three galleries of the Bobbitt Visual Arts building on campus. Gallery hours are: Monday through Thursday, 9 a m. to 4:45 p.m.; 6:30 to9:45 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 to 5 p.m. Albion, founded in 1835 and located in the south central Michigan town of the same name, is a privately supported co educational liberal arts college related to the United Methodist Church. A WORKSHOP ON historic home research, arranged by the Barry County Historical Society for its April meeting, will be held at tne Hastings Public Library as part of National Library Week. The event will take place on Thursday, April 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the library. This workshop is one of six being funded by the Michigan Council for the Humanities and is sponsored by the Kalamazoo Area Council for the Humanities. All six workshops are open to the public without charge and will feature Larry Massie and Dr. Peter J. Schmitt from the Archives at Western Michigan University. The two are also co-authors of “Kalamazoo: The Place Behind the Products. IS photo of the Hostings airport, taken several years ago, shows the main runway (foreground) and the hanger area, which does not have room for expansion because of setback requirements. The new area of expansion will take place just outside of the picture area on the right side. THE HASTINGS FRIENDS OF TNE LIBRARY will host an “April Shower” Story Hour on Saturday, April 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. for pre-school through third grade children at the Hastings Public Library. THE PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION will hold a luncheon meeting at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 in the church dining room. The speaker will be Ms. Dawn Marie Lorentson of Grand Rapids, a Registered Nurse who is active in the nuclear arms freeze movement. She will speak about the nuclear arms race: “Should There Be a Nuclear Freeze?” Ms. Lorentson studied engineering for 2l/a years ai the University of Michigan, and is a graduate of Nazareth College nursing program. She is a neonatal nurse at Butterworth Hospital, and has worked in Intensive Care there also. Previously she was employed at the University of Michigan Hospital. She is an adult Bible and contemporary group discussion leader at her home church, and has worked with the nuclear freeze movement. Her appearance will be most timely, and should bring provocative discussion. On April 21 and 22 the Presbyterian women will be holding their annual spring rummage sale, Thursday evening and Friday, in Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall. A Country Journal...new starts by Steve Horton On the highway that leads out of town the hills stretch ahead, long and rolling. Their crowns and slopes are covered with gray birch and maple, some hickory and oak, jack pine and shrub. Winding through the ravines are the lakes large and small, the weedy ponds, and the tangled swamplands. On this day the sky is slate-blue, a stormy cirrus. The hills on the horizon are a purple­ green hue with tinges of brown. There are the rolling farmlands as well. Stubbled fields of last year’s com, the mowed-over alfalfa, the rich green of winter wheat. Livestock stand huddled in muddy barnlots, and the buildings are in varying states of repair, some neat and trim, others more weathered and worn. As you drive along the winding road you can picture in the mind's eye boats skim­ ming across a misty lake at dawn, a fishing line taunt against the river’s current, a pheasant’s flight over the meadow, and campfires flickering at night. In a couple weeks the plows win be turning over the soil. Flocks of crows will trail behind, feasting on the exposed earthworms. PVT. JERRY CHAFFEE, son of Mrs. Lorraine Chaffee and the late Clarence Chaffee of ^135 River Rod, Hastings, has completed basic training at Fort He is now in AIT training in Communications Electronics Department at U.S. Artillery School at Fort Sill, Okla. THE COMMITTEE ORGANIZING the 25th reunion of the Hastings Class of 1958 is seeking addresses for 12 classmates. They are: Wayne Granfors, James Dickinson, Joyce Steenwyk, Doug MacLeod, Betty Snyder, Linda Powell, P. Phillips, Paul Phillips, Jim VanOrder, Gene Harville, Clayton Parker, and R. Ccx?k (not Rod). If you have information, contact Gordon Bennett at 945-3671. A TOTAL OF 406 students at Michigan State University achieved a 4.0 or “straight A” grade point average during winter term. Of the honors list students, 348 were from Michigan, including Hastings student Amy Kremmin Amy is a freshman, majoring in engineering sciences. She resides at 667 Durkee Rd., Hastings. SEVEN MICHIGAN STUDENTS have been named to the winter quarter Dean’s List at Ball State University including Michael Carlson of Hastings. To qualify for the Deans’ List, an undergraduate must earn a grade point average of 3.6 to 4.0 and carry 12 or more hours of academic work for college credit Carlson, of 825 W Madison, is a sophomore. Get the News! SUBSCRIBE TODAY ! Hastings Banner - Devoted to the Interests of Berry County Since 1856 - Only pr>ce 20‘ $1 noo JLKJ per year In Barry County MAIL THIS COUPON TODAY... Send my subscription to: NAME Outside display areas still available at Home Show Outside display areas are still available for the Hastings Chamber of Commerce 10th Annual Home and Auto Show. The event is April 28-30 at the Barry County Fairgrounds and the Community Building. The early spring show provides an op­ portunity for area merchants to feature new spring lines which includes building trades, hardware, home furnishings and home en­ tertainment. Recreational vehicles, real estate and insurance firms will also be represented. The theme of this year's show is “Make Mine Country”. Or Call 948-8051 Nature lovers, camera buffs invited to hike What Banker Is All Buttons. Loaded With Cash And Works Long Hours? For More Information! P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml. 49058 GILMORE JEWELERS Pays the Highest Prices for... GOLD and SILVER Ph. 945-9572 CASH! Lake Odessa seniors meet April 21st Lake Odessa Senior Citizens will meet Thursday, April 21, at noon for a potluck dinner. “Thumper” with his accorr’ian will en­ tertain. STANDBY FOR NEWS! PAUL HARVEY Por451’-31‘M The special event for nature lovers and camera buffs will be held in the north part of the Warner Audubon Sanctuary in Hastings. Sunday, April 17, at 2 p.m. The goal will be to identify the scenic and natural resources of the property. Anyone may participate in this afternoon in the spring woods. Assemble at the Sanctuary sign on Erway Road between Hart and Goodwill Roads. Turn your old jowolry into The Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on April 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Hastings. The meeting is to consider the application from W.D. Renner to place a new sign on the North side of his Automobile Dealership of 1310 N. Michigan Avenue. Said sign does not conform to the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.82 (3) (a), the board said. The board will also consider the ap­ plication from Roderick Newton II to erect a 420 square foot addition to his residence at 553 W. Thom St The side yard does not conform to the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.193 (3), it was noted. Minutes of the meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk. VETERINARIANS CITY___________________ STATE □ $8.50 Students (9 months) □ $12 Surrounding Counties Hastings Zoning Appeals Board meets April 13th If interested contact the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, 115 S. Jefferson St., or phone 945-2454. 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Past unfamiliar names called Chief Noonday, Bowens Mill, Wayland, and Prairieville ... Guernsey Lake, Cloverdale, Banfield, Coats Grove and more. Names that successively mark the path away from other, more familiar names. When you come to a new place to live, you bring along the parts and pieces of your past. The accompanying accessories that are often used until time and new experience allow you to replace them. Perhaps you bring as well a bit of the fear — that squeeze on the heart that comes from being on your own again, having left once more the surroundings of family and old friends. But new starts mean new chances. Not in the sense of clean slates to redraw life cm, but rather opportunities to see and fee) from different prospectives and with different approaches and hopefully, from those ef­ forts, to grow and learn. "A Country Journal" will in part be about people, activities, and places — about fishermen, hunters, canoeists, farmers, country stores, camp grounds, planting gardens, auctioneers, nature lovers, and so on that are part of this area — and it will also be a little about a newcomer becoming familiar with those people and with this countryside of long and rolling hills. input into the project. He pointed out, however, that the period for objecting to the plan has passed. Legal notices seeking ob­ jections were published earlier. The 20 year master plan study has been done through the Lansing office of Gove Associates. Duane Ellis of that office and Thomas Reed of the Michigan Department of Aeronautics will be attending the public meeting. Murphy said that the airport currently has hanger space for 15 planes, a new private hanger that holds five ultra-light planes and another ten airplanes sitting outside. All are locally owned, he said. Any new hangers, he added, would be built from private funds. Money for a new terminal would have to be raised locally, he said. A memorial fund for Earl McMullin has about $6,000 towards a terminal building, he said, but about $50,000 is needed. Murphy said that the state might split the cost 50-50 on a terminal building, but he is not satisfied with the state’s design for a ter­ minal costing a total of $50,000. “They’ve got a wooden building that looks like a north woods bungalow,” Murphy said. “It just doesn’t look like an industrial sort of terminal building.” Murphy said that local industries appear to be the primary users of the airport, but because nobody has to register when they land and take off, traffic patterns are only estimates. He said that Gulf+Western and Flexfab have frequently used the airport for business, plus a number of salesmen use the airport to fly in and out to visit local firms. Michigan Department of Transportation figures show an estimated 6,575 landings and takeoffs in 1982, down from an estimted 8,125 in 1981 and 7,200 in 1980, Steve Vertalka, transportation planner, said. The estimates are yearly projections made from a May through July survey taken at the airport. Of those, 4,300 in 1982 were local and 2,275 were itinerant (starting or ending at another airport). The airport operates on a $15,000 annual budget, split 50-50 by the city and county. The airport manager, James Cool, is paid through collection of hanger fees and receives free use of a hanger to operate his own air charter service and to give flying lessons. "The basic idea is that we've agreed with the state that we would hold and maintain a Class A airport,’’ Murphy said. This requires the airport to have a man on duty during daylight hours and to operate a repair facility and provide gasoline service, among other requirements. !j Hatting. St I 8:30 A.M. 1245 NOON 5:31P.M. Paul Harvey’s... “The Rest of the Story’ 5:30 P.M. WBCH ...Stereo 100 FM ...AM1220 �The Hastings Banner. Thursday, April 14, 1983 — Page9 Hastings Saxon diamond team to rely on talented group of juniors Bernie Oom pointed to the blue and gold pennants hanging on the locker room wall, and at the same time unveiled the ultimate goal of his ’983 baseball season. "That’s what we want," he said, nodding at the pennants that signified past Saxon baseball championships. “It’s been too long.” In fact, the last time a Hastings baseball team did win a championship was back in 1979. And Oom. whose team was 12-9 last season, isn’t exactly predicting any cham­ pionships in 1983 either. "Our goals right now are to finish in the lop four in the league and win a district cham­ pionship,” said Oom. “I think that’s within our capabilities. Our team has a super attitude and is willing to work hard." Because the team will rely heavily on juniors. Oom thinks the overall play of the team will be much-improved over the second half of the season. "I look for a lot of maturity through the middle and end of season,” said Oom, who is starting his 17th season as Saxon head coach. Experience is going to be the major problem confronting his team this season. Oom will have only five returning lettermen from which to build his team around. Included in that list are senior Cr-ig Mawer, a third baseman last year who will play shortstop this spring; senior Bruce Martin, a DH-catcher and part-time pitcher; Senior leftfielder Tom Flnnie, senior second baseman Drew Howitt, and junior pitcher Jack Moore, who pitched and won Oom's 200th coaching victory last season in his only start. Oom will have to get some mileage out of the junior class, which compiled a 14-2 record on last year's jayvee team. That group includes first baseman Jason Sixberry, second basemen Rich French and Gregg Shaeffer, third baseman Jim Replogle, catcher-third baseman Joel Christensen, and outfielders Todd Slater. Keith Briggs, and George Sullivan. That group is a talented lot with Sixberry, Shaeffer, Christensen. Slater, and Briggs all batting .300 or better at the jayvee level. Oom admits it’s not an easy thing for a player to hit nearly as well once they get to the varsity. "The experience is going to be the big question," said Oom. who had hoped that seven non-league games will help in that quest for experience. The pitching staff will include Moore, who won all seven of his jayvee decisions, Martin. Sixberry, and Sullivan. Sixberry is the top left- hander on the team while Sullivan was 30 on the jayvee team last season. Oom sees Jackson Northwest, who tied for the title last year, and Coldwater as the teams to beat. Hillsdale and Sturgis are darkhorses. Despite the lack of experience. Oom said his team shouldn't automatically be counted out quite yet. “I don’t believe in rebuilding seasons,” he said. "We rebuild in the summer (with the Hastings Connie Mack team) and we're out to win this year.” Hastings baseball (first row from left) Todd Slater, George Sullivan, Greg Shaeffer, Rich French, Joel Christensen, Bruce Martin, Tom Finnie, (second row from left) Jason Sixberry, Keith Briggs, Jim Replogle, Drew Howitt, Jack Moore, Craig Mawer, Bernie Oom and David Oom. Hastings softball goal: win league Hastings Middleville Lakewood • Delton • Maple Valley Inside thi* special spring sports preview are team pictures and interviews with the five coaches of Barry Cauqfy athletic team*. Also included are schedules and the coaches predictions for the upcoming 1983 title races in baseball, softball, boys and girls track, and tennis. Sixteen returning lettermen greet 1st year boys track coach Saxon Boys Thinclads Hostings boys track (front row from left) Phil Danisson, Rick Fay, Kyle Lancaster, Kevin Baum, Larry Nicholson, (second row) Clay Loughlin, Greg Parker, Bob Coalen, Brad Bennett, Steve Mower, (third row) Brent Tracy, Scott Klevorn, Mike Matthews, Randy Stroh, Dave Brooks. Mike Keeler, (fourth row) Lyle Grosse, Mark Hubbell, Bruce Hoffman, Andy Roush, Chuck Champion, Jim Crittenden, Steve White (fifth row) Dan Waldorff, Mike Shaw, Tom Freridge, Beau King, Paul Travis, Jack "Buddah" Hurless, Jim Gibson, Chris Slater. If it’s optimism you want, talk to Jim Gibson. The first-year Hastings boys track coach is expecting big things from his squad this spring, which features no less than 16 returning letterwinners. “This is probably going to be one of the best Hastings track teams since the middle of the 1970s,” said Gibson. “We have good quality, good depth everywhere except maybe the high hurdles and pole vault Gibson, an assistant in the Hastings track program tiu. last three springs, will have five senior returnees, four juniors, and seven sophomores. The five seniors are Kyle Lancaster (long jumper, quarter-mile). Rick Fay (quarter), Kevin Baum (hurdles-quarter), Phil Davisson (shot-discus), and Larry Nicholson (shot-discus). The juniors are Brad Bennett (distances), Randy Stroh (pole vault). Clay Loughlin (middle distances) and Mike Keeler (sprints). Sophomore returnees are Beau King (middle distance), Greg Parker (sprinter), Mike Matthews (sprints), Scott Klevorn (sprints), Mike Shaw (distances), Dan Walldorff (pole), Dave Brooks (sprinter). Gibson said staying healthy will be a large priority for the team. “If we can stay healthy and continue to improve we could finish third or maybe fourth," said Gibson. He added Sturgis and Hillsdale appear to be the powers with Hastings fighting it out for third with Mar­ shall. Particular strong points, said Gibson, will be three long jumpers that go over 18 feet, Davisson in the shot, 5-6 quality distance runners and a couple of talented freshmen. Last year was a successful enough season for the Hastings softball team. The Saxons finished second in the Twin Valley and beat league champion Jackson Northwest along the way. Hastings also finished runnerup in their regional. But coach Judy Anderson isn't going to be content this season until the team has at least won a Twin Valley championship. She believes it is a definite possibility. “I would really like to get Jackson this year because they've won the championship the last two years,” she said. Harper Creek and Coldwater also are in the title picture, Anderson said. Hastings will be a small team this season with only 11 girls listed on the roster — in­ cluding seven returning letterwinners. The roster includes pitchers Carri Dunn and Sheri Blair, catcher Amy Stack, second basemen Laura Oom and Laura Hause, and shortstop Tammy Conner. Heading the outfiekl are Dunn, Teresa Maurer, Deb Dykstra, Lorrie Jaynes, and Teresa Barry. The team, which finished 17-8 last season, opened 1983 with a convincing 9-1 win over Delton. Blair was the winning pitcher with Hause contributing a single and a home run and Connor rapping out two singles. Anderson said it was probably the type of game Hastings fans will be seeing a lot of this season. “So far we've looked pretty solid,” she said. “I’m sure we’ll have our innings, but all softball teams have that problem.” Hastings tennis coach Tom Freridge faces a major rebuilding task in 1983 as the team will be minus eight letterwinners from 1982. The 1982 edition of Hastings tennis com­ piled a 9-4 record, but has since lost four players that graduated, two that moved, one that became ineligible, and one who switched to track. Freridge is left with only two lettermen and only four which have any varsity ex­ perience at all. "Clearly we’re going to be weak at the start,” said Freridge. “How well we do depends on how much we develop and how good the other teams are we play.” Freridge admitted he would be happy if the team could win four to five matches this season. Sophomores David Flood and Rob Olsen are the only two players back which earned letters a year ago. Senior Dave Beck and sophomore Tony Marfia were on the Hastings varsity and did gain some experience last season. Other players counted on by Freridge include Steve Conner, Jamie Owings, Tim Tebo, Craig Smith, Jeff Fuller, and Brandon Greenfield. « Freridge believes Sturgis should be con­ sidered the Twin Valley frontrunner with Hillsdale a notch below. Saxon Girls Thinclads girls track (first row) Cris Kruko, Kris Matthews, Missie Pennock, Julie Frantz, Lori Teunessen, Jackie Jaynes, Karen Williams, Colleen Corrigan, Amy Loftus (second row) Sue Veldman, Star Barlow, Caryn Black, Char Gibbs, Betsy Hauschild, Cherie Bradley, Jenny Abson, Jean Chenier, Jill O'Connor, Amy Atkinson (third row) Kitrina Hoffman, Tammy Bryans, Janine Briggs, Barb Case, Kim Inmqp, Carleen Blackburn, (fourth row) Laura Astle, Nikki Dunham, Sue Klovonich, Lizanne Fehsenfeld, (fifth row) Coach Murphy, Tomi Jordan, Dawn Miller, Tina Hull, Tasha Warren, Martha Dimmers. (relays). Juniors back who have earned a letter are Colleen Corrigan (discus-shot), and Karen Williams (440-hurdles). Sophomores who lettered last year are Sue Arens (discus-shot), Cherie Bradley (distance), Bev DeCamp (sprinter), Cris Kruko (sprinter) and Kris Matthews (sprinter). Murphy said the team hasn’t been able to practice as much outside as she would have liked. That could slow down the progress of the team down in the early going. "We’re one of the few teams that hasn't had a meet yet,” she said. “So it's hard to say if we’ll have a super team or whatever." As for the rest of the Twin Valley, Murphy said, “it could be anybody." Hastings beat eventual league champion Hillsdale in a dual meet, but lost to Marshall by one. “I think we should be a very well-rounded team,” said Anderson. “We have lots of experienced talent coming back." Hastings softball (front row) Laura Oom. Teresa Barry, Jason Corstange, Tammy Connor, Laura Hause, (second row) Paula Atkinson, Carri Dunn, Deb Dykstra, Lorrie Jaynes, Shari Maurer (third row) Teresa Maurer, Sheri Blair, Amy Stack, Judy Anderson. Saxon tennis team in rebuilding season Girls track returns talent from 10-1 team Pat Murphy isn’t one to make predictions and this spring apparently isn’t any dif­ ferent. Given the fact that the Saxon girls track coach has 12 returning letterwinners from a team that compiled a 10-1 record and second place finish in the Twin Valley, it might be thought she would offer a prediction. No way. Murphy said the overall balance of the league will preclude anybody running off with an easy championship...including Hastings. “I’m very optimistic," is all Murphy will offer. “I always feel we’ll do well." Murphy will have a solid core of seniors from which to build this season. Included in that group are returnees Julie Frantz <hurdles), Jackie Jaynes (hurdles-sprints), Lisa Keeler (distance), Missy Pennock (hurdles, long jump), and Lori Teunessen Anderson said the team will be able to hit the ball, play good defense and rely on the one-two pitching punch of Blain and Dunn. • HASTINGS • WALSTAACK BASEBALL April 14 April 16 April 19 April 21 April 26 April 28 April 30 May 3 May 5 May 7 May 10 May 13 May 17 May 21 May 24 May 27 May 31 Jmm 4 Jane 11 Jane 14 June 18 Caledonia Ionia at Wayland at Lakewood at Marshall Jackson N.W. Maple Valley Tourney Harper Creek at Albion at Wayland Tourney Marshall Hillsdale at Jackson N.W. at Coldwater at Harper Creek Pre-District Sturgis District Regional at Marshall Semi-Final at E. Mich. U. Final at E. Mich. U. BOYSTRACK April 14 April 16 April 18 April 23 April 26 April 28 May 3 May 7 May 10 May 14 May 17 May 20 May 23 May 26 June 4 Ionia Sturgis Relays at Caledonia Hastings Relays Hillsdale & Sturgis at Delton Harper Creek at Jackson NW Greenville Relays Albion & Marshall at M. E.G.R. Relays at Coldwater Regional at Caledonia County meet at Middleville Twin Valley at J.N.W. Finals BOYS TENNIS April 19 April 21 April 23 April 26 April 30 May 3 May 5 May 10 May 11 May 13 A 14 May 18 May 20 A 21 June 3 84 Coldwater at Marshall at Allegan Invit. ot Harper Creek plainwell Invitational Hillsdale Albion at Sturgis Gull lake Twin Valley at Sturgis at Allegan (4 teams) Regional Finals April 14 April 16 April 18 April 22 April 23 April 27 April 28 April 30 May 4 May 7 M-y 11 May 14 May 18 May 20 Muy 23 May 25 June 4 Ionia at Sturgis Relays at Caledonia at Otsego Relays Hostings Relays Coldwater & Albion at A. at Delton at Wyoming Relays Jackson N.W. at Greenville Relays Marshall & Sturgis ot E. G.R. Relays Harper Creek at Hillsdale Regional at Caledonia County meet at Middleville Twin Valley at Marshall Finals GIRLS GOLF April 15 April 19 April 21 April 26 April 28 May 2 May 4 May 9 May 11 May 16 May 18 May 20 May 23 June 6 at Pennfield at ionia at Caledonia Sturgis 8 Hillsdale Ionia Harper Creek at Jackson NW Pennfield Albion & Marshall at M. at Grand Ledge at Coldwater at Charlotte Regionols Twin Valley at Marshall Finals SOFTBALL April 14 April 19 April 21 April 26 April 28 May 3 May 5 May 7 May 10 May 14 May 17 May 21 May 24 May 27 May 31 June 4 June 11 June 17 June 18 Caledonia at Wayland at Lakewood at Marshall Jackson N.W. Harper Creek at Albion ot Wayland Tourney Marshall at Gull Lake Tourney at Jackson N.W. at Coldwater at Harper Creek Pre-District Sturgis District at Wayland Regional at Hastings Semi-Final at Midland Midland �The Hastings Bonner, Thursday, April 14, 1983 — Page 10 Barb’s Yarn and Fabric Shop Barry County Lumber Home Center 478 N. 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Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan Pickens-Koops Chapel Lake Odessa, Woodland and Clarksville Farmers Feed Service 1006 E. Railrood Street Hastings, Michigan Andrus Insurance Agency Stack Agency 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan The smallest Middleville boys track team in recent memory will be shooting for a third place finish in the O-K Blue this spring. Coach Keith Middlebush said the current Trojan roster includes only 23 players. In the past, Middleville usually has had 30-40 boys out for track. Middlebush has five returning seniors which to build around in Dave Van Sickle (high jump), Phil Peater (hurdles-long jump), Ed Wilson (shot-discus), Reggie Raab .distances), and Steve Berg (sprinter) Returning juniors include Rob Ward (high jump), Rick Sherman (sprints-pole vault), Scott Duflo (sprints), Monty Sanford (sprints), Larry Barton (hurdles), Jeff Wohlford (shot-discus). The two returning sophomores include Tom Walton (middle distances) and Todd Rounds (pole-discus). Middlebush said fourth place is where the team could very well finish. “We don't have the depth to go much higher,” he said. “Maybe we could finish third but fourth is probably more realistic.” Middlebush said the high jump will be particularly strong with the Trojans also possessing excellent individuals in the quarter mile and hurdles. The sprinters, except for Monty Sanfdrd, are untested. Middlebush said Caledonia should win the league “hands down.” Hudsonville is the top pick to finish second. "The rest of the conference is traditionally below us. We’ll have to battle it out with Lee and probably Comstock Park for third and fourth," said Middlebush. Sisters Fabrics 218 E. State Street Hastings. Michigan Rapid Quick Stop 1138 4th Ave. Lake Odessa Michigan Beer - Wine • Groceries Hastings, Michigan Ben Franklin 102 W. State Street Hostings, Michigan Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broad way Hastings, Michigan Middleville tennis coach looking for 1983 as rebuilding year Middleville’s tennis team, long an O-K Blue power, must be rebuilt this spring, said coach Larry Seger. The Trojans finished 13-2 and in first place in the league last year, but have since lost six key players. Leftis a small, 10-member team which includes five sophomores and one freshmen starter. Seger admits it could be a tough season. “If we did comeup with a winning season it would be our 13th in a row,” he said. "Our goal is just to improve and surprise a con­ tender late in the season. LEARY’S SPORT CENTER 123 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan Birke’s Shoes W. State Street in Downtown Hastings Seger has only four returning let­ terwinners but one is a dandy in senior Chris Noah. Noah finished second ai first singles in the league last year as placed in singles as a freshman and sophomore. The other three returnees are juniors Craig Mathiesen and Chris Wingeier and sophomore Todd Courts. Tne team is especially inexperienced in singles.Only Noah saw much singles action last year and all of the doublas teams this spring will be Thornapple Kellogg newcomers. • MIDDLEVILLE Middleville girls track (front row) Missy Main, Sherri Eavey, Jeano VanderMaulen, Jane Bryans. Chris Wheeler (second row) Lisa Kaminski. Renoe Tenter. Amber Steeby, Norma Carpenter. Kristy Miner, (third row) Diane Walton Julie Wilson. Sara DeWent, Brendo VonDuine. Shelley Baermon, Carmen McAlary. Kathy Miner, Corinne McAlary. coach (fourth row) Monique Weesie, Brenda Page. JoAnn Boeskool, Deb Dawson, Sandy Egleston, Trisha Thompson, Michelle McLain, (fifth row) Kathy Schleh, Wanda Carpenter, Paula Luka's Joy Criner Colleen Reynolds. Karen Roehl. Kris Timm, Tammy Lydy. Kathy Moore Trojan girl thinclads will have balanced team G&W Sales Katie Hunt are sophomores while the rest are juniors. Greenman was happy with his team’s hitting in a season-opening 11-5 loss to Wayland this week, and adds that should be characteristic of the team all year. Defense, however, could be a sore spot. Greenman said if the younger girls on the team mature, the Trojans could be a factor in the O-K Blue title picture. "We’re definitely going to be com­ petitive,” he said. “We’re not going to be a celler team. "I think the younger players are going to contribute with their bats and gloves. He picks Hudsonville, Hamilton and Caledonia as the tops teams in the league. Wyoming Lee, ranked third in the state last season, lost eight of 10 starters and might not be a factor. “Even though this is going to be a learning year we’re going to be competitive,” said Greenman. Middleville tennis (bock row) Rolfe Timmerman, Chris Noah, Fred Hannapel, Eric Hannapel, Chris Wingeier, Coach Seger (front) Jim Brotherton, Todd Courts, Jim Will, Craig Mathiesen, Jon Scott. 128W. Mill Street Hastings, Michigan J-Ad Graphics, Inc. ft* liiu II the tUitings Baneer Martigs RM>M«r,aed the Pitching is an important commodity in fast pitch softball, and it looks like that will be one position that will be strong for Mid­ dleville’s team in 1983. Sue King, a senior windmiller, heads the list of returning letterwinners for the Trojans. Middleville coach John Greenman said King will be a major part of the team. “Because we are going to be a young team we will make mistakes behind Sue, but it would be tough to find anybody better than her,” said Green man. King, along with senior first baseman Mary Funk and senior outfielder JiU Smith, are the only returnees from last year’s team which was 6-11. Other members of the squad are catcher Carmen Gray, third baseman Dawn VanPolen, shortstop Darcy Wingeier, second baseman Terrill Cortney, utility player Laine Hunt, outfielders Patty Fifelski, Katie Hunt and Sandy Irwin. Gary is a freshman, Cortney, Fifelski, and Middleville boys tracksters shooting for third place "You’ professional stying shop" Hastings, Michigan Dog ’n Suds pitcher Dave Perry rounds out the returnees. Evans said his team should be a good of­ fensive ballclub. "Hopefully we will be able to score runs,” said Evans. “Also our experienced infield is a strong suit. Defensively we should be very well off." Evans said his pitching staff of Lukas, Miller, and lefthander John York will be good enough. The top two pitchers of a year ago have since graduated. Because the Thornapple Kellogg basketball season didn’t get over until late, Evans said the baseball team is behind somewhat in it's practice schedule. “It did affect us," said Evans. “We have had only one full week of practice from our full squad. “But 1 think the winning spirit of the basketball team can pick us un and keep us going.” Trojan softballers expect to improve as season goes on Middleville boys track (front row from left) Steve Berg, Jon DeForest, Regie Raab, Ed Wilson, Dave Van Sickle, Phil Teater, Coach Middlebush, Marvin Tripp, (second row) Adam Wegner, Charley Slagel, Larry Barton, Jose De Marti, Andy Thompson, Todd Rounds, (third row) Jim VanDenberg, Greg Corrigan, Greg Newman, Chris Gosset, Jeff Wohlford, Monty Sanford, Rick Sherman, Troy Adams. Razor’s Edge Hairdesigners 1110W. Green Street Hastings, Michigan 145 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Middleville baseball (front) Tim Heffner, Doug VanDyken, Jim Schipper, Devin Kidder, Rob Pickard, John York (second row) Jim Veilinde, Rich Jewett, Jeff Kerber, Tim Lukas, Dave Perry, Chris Miller, Kreg Kelley. Dale Thoms. Fred and Jean Hauser Hastings Sanitary Service, Inc. UNION BANK , Nicholson Cake Supply Center Hastings City Bank 138 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Middleville baseball coach Steve Evans acknowledges that most “experts” are picking either Kelloggsville cr Comstock Park to win the O-K Blue title this spring. But he vows Middleville will be a factor in the race before everything is said and done. "I think they’re forgetting us,” said Evans. Middleville finished 12-8 and in third place last season. The Middleville coach is basing his opinion on that fact the Trojans return seven talented athletes, including six seniors. Heading the team are senior shortstop Jim Schipper and senior first baseman-pitcher Tim Lukas. Schipper hit a whopping .429 last spring while Lukas checked in with a not-soshabby .367 mark. Other key seniors include outfielder­ pitcher Jeff Kerber, outfielder Jim Verlinde, outfielder Devon Kidder, and pitcher-third baseman Chris Miller. Junior outfielder­ 1065 W. Green Street Hastings, Michigan Offices in Hastings and Middleville M.n-,b<r FDIC MUSIC CENTER Middleville nine to make room for OK Blue title Depth is always a factor that track coaches like to see. It enables the coaches to compete better in dual meets and also helps in case injuries start to accumulate. Middleville girls track coach Tony McLain said balance is one thing the Trojans aren’t going to have to worry about this spring. “We have a young team," he said, “but we’re very experienced and we have tremendous depth." Because of those two pluses, McLain believes Thornapple Kellogg will vie for the top spot in the O-K Blue. Caledonia and Hudsonville presently are the leading can­ didates for the title. “I think we realistically have a shot at the title," said McLain. "I know we’ll give some people some trouble." Keys to Middleville success are seniors Sue Kaechle (distances), Jane Bryans (sprints), and Missy Main (distances) and juniors Jeana Vandermuelen (sprints; and Chris Wheeler (discus-long jump-hurdles'. AmySteby (middledistances) and Norma Carpenter (distances) will also help. McLain points to the team’s mile relay as the main asset. The relay finished second in the state last year and returns three mem­ bers. McLain would like to see the shot put improve. Currently the only candidates for that postion are freshmen and sophomores. The Trojans qualified seven members of its team for the state meet last spring. McLain hopes as many as 10 can make it this year. “But first we’re going to have to get through our regional and it’s a tough regional," he said. Eighteen freshmen and 18 sophomores dot the Trojan roster, but McLain is confident those girls can contribute right away. "We have two girls who will help in the high jump right away and it’s that way right on down the way," he said. “It’s a tremen­ dous group." BOYS/GIRLS TRACK BASEBALL March 12 March 26 April 12 April 15 April 20 April 23 April 25 May 2 May 4 May 6 May 9 May 11 May 16-17 May 20-21 May 23 April 12 April 13 April 20 April 22 April 25 April 26 April 27 April 29 May 2 May 3 May 4 May 9 May 11 May 13 May 16 May 18 May 20 April 24 WMU relays Ferris relays Delton Middleville coed relays at Hudsonville at Olivet relays Lee Kelloggsville at Caledonia Galesburg relays Comstock Park Byron Center Conference Regionals B.C. track meet SOFTBALL April 12 April 18 April 20 April 22 April 25 April 27 April 29 May 2 May 3 May 4 May 9 May 11 May 13 May 16 May 18 May 20 May 24 Wayland Rogers at Hudsonville Lee ot Hamilton Kelloggsville at Caledonia Comstock Park Maple Valley at Byron Center Hudsonville at Lee Hamilton at Kelloggsville Caledonia at Comstock Park Byron Center • Wayland Godwin at Hudsonville Lee ot Hamilton at Godwin Kelloggsville at Caledonia Comstock Park Maple Valley at Byron Center Hudsonville at Lee Hamilton at Kelloggsville Caledonia at Comstock Park Byron Center BOYS TENNIS Apri. 15 Lakewood at Hudsonville April 20 April 22 Lee at Hamilton April 25 April 27 Kelloggsville at Caledonia April 29 May 2 Comstock Park May 4 at Byron Center May 9 Hudsonville May 11 at Lee Hamilton May 13 at Kelloggsville May 16 May 18 Caledonia at Comstock Park May 20 May 24 Byron Center May 28 Conf, at Riverside �The Hostings Banner, Thursday, April 14, 1983 — Page 11 Delton baseball team offers experience, hopes to improve For Delton’s baseball team it's a case of getting some good news and some bad news. Translated that means Delton's baseball team will be short on pitching this season, but long on experience. Coach Bob Monroe will have six returning lettermen plus two other players who have lettered in baseball in the past. Un­ fortunately, there is little experience in the pitching area. Heading the list of returnees are seniors Robert Miller (pitcher-third base), Jim VanHoose (first base), Brent McCowan (shortstop), Rick Swinehart (second base­ outfield), Wade Lester (outfielder), and Shawn Metheny (catcher). Also on the roster are former lettermen Terry Sines, a senior pitcher-first baseman. and Rusty Carroll, a senior outfielder. Monroe said the season could very well ride on the arms of the inexperienced pit­ ching staff. “We're going to short of pitching," he said. "If they come through we could be com­ petitive with most of the teams." Monroe said defense and hitting should be strong suits for the Panthers. The team recently banged out 10 hits in a scrimmage against Fennville. The infield, outfield, and catching is set, but as Monroe said, "We need some luck with the pitchers." Monroe expects Hackett, Parchment, and Kalamazoo Christian to be the Kalamazoo Valley frontrunners while Mattawan should be considered a darkhorse. the girls up for track." The Panthers will be particularly strong in the shot and discus where Hogg is the school record holder in both. "She is a very reliable, consistent performer," said Niemann of Hogg, Delton's captain. The distances and middle distances will have "tremendous depth," said Niemann. The team will go three deep in those events. As for weak spots, Delton has been traditionally weak in the sprints and this year is no exception. Niemann is looking for help in those events. Niemann said she would be more than happy if the team could break .500, but doesn’t expect it As a result the emphasis is placed on individuals. “I would like to see some individual records set this year,” said Niemann. “I would also like to see the team do better than last year.” TROWBRIDGE SERVICE 130 S. Main Vermontville, Michigan Delton softball (first row, from left) Linda Tuin. Ange Moeller. Dee Baker, Lisa Price. Jumpin Julie Best, Patti Tobin, Tammy Lester, Tino I. Waldren (second row) Robin Dooley. Karla Mopes. Tamara Randolph. Carol Wertman, Stephanie Falvo, Shen Taylor, (third row) Cherl Jones. Tommy Wilkinson. Glenda Acker Angie Richey and Coach Moeller. New Delton softball coach facing rebuilding season The success or failure of Delton's softball team will rest mainly on the inexperienced arms of five pitchers, according to first-year coach Al Moeller. Moeller said his infield should be solid bolstered by five girls who have lettered in the Delton softball program. Holding down first base will be seniors Julie Best and Linda Tuin, senior Tamara Randolph has the inside track at second, senior Lisa Price will play shortstop, while senior DeEUe Baker will handle third. Price, along with senior utility player Angie Moeller, lettered two years ago as sophomores while the other girls including BASEBALL at Hastings at Wayland at Parchment at Otsego Gull Lake Kalamazoo Christian at Hackett Bangor Wayland Tournament Mattawan Lakewood (2-5 inning) at Paw Paw Galesburg-Xugusta Pre Districts Districts April 12 April 14 April 16 April IS April 20 April 23 Apr*'28 May 5 May 7 May 12 May 10 May 19 May 23 May 27 June 3-4 SOFTBALL Panther boys track team aiming at KVA title Delton's boys track team may have nnly won four of 10 meets last spring, but ac­ cording to their coach the Panthers are taking dead aim at the KVA title in 1983. ( Delton coach Fred Pessell has 19 returning letter winners from which to build a solid team. He doesn't believe a league title for his team is far-fetched. "It’s gonna be tough but I think we’ll give it a good shot,” noted Pessell. He said Kalamazoo Christian and Bangor are the leading candidates for first place honors in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Returning lettermen in the sprints are senior Dan Hogan and junior Scott Woodstock, in the hirdles there are sophomores Greg Sutton, Steve Tuin, senior Tad Freed, and Tim Hogan and in the quarter mile juniors Dave Victory and Eric Pessell and senior Don Thelman return. In the distances juniors Jeff Jones and John Buchanan are back along with sophomre Kyle Kaechclc. Returning in the shot put are sophomores Gary Fales and Ramon Baker and senior Bill Higdon. In the high jump, sophomore Scott Branch returns and in the pole vault a trio of sophomores are back in Mark Hammond, Joe Shoup and Todd Smith. Pessell said even though 19 lettermen return to the squad the team will still be young. Improvement by the underclassmen will mean improvement for the team. “A lotof theycunger kids aregoin? to have to improve. If they do we’ll be a represen­ tative team," he said. Pessell said the team will be particularly strong in the distances, mile relay team and sprints and relatively sound in shot pul. At least that's what Pessell guesses. “It might be hard to tell though, because we do have so many younger kids.” said Pessell. Positions that could be improved include the high and low hurdles and pole vault E. State Street Hastings, Michigan BILL WALKER 114 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan pitcher-first baseman Tammy Lester, earned letters last season. Moeller said the five Panther pitchers will largely determine the fate of his team. “We don’t have a whole lot of experience in- so-far as pitching fast," he said. Moeller said speed will be one of the team’s strong suits. "If we can get on base I’m looking forward to scoring," he said. "We should have a tough offense.” Kalamazoo Christian is the frontrunner for the KVA crown wnile Parchment is a possibility, said Moeller. April 12 April 16 April 18 April 20 April 21 April 23 April 28 May 5 May 9 May 12 May 14* at Hastings at Parchmant at Otsego Gull Lake Wayland Kalamazoo Christian at Hackett Bangor Lakewood Mattawan Gul! Lake Tournament May 19 May 23 May 27 June 3 A 4 at Paw Paw Galesburg-Augusta Pre Districts Districts BOYS A GIRLS TRACK April 12 April 14 April 15 April 18 April 20 April 23 April 25 April 28 April 30 May 4 May 9 May 11 May 13 May 16 May 18 May 23 at Middleville at Gull Lake Middleville Co-ed Relays at Otsego at Parchment at Hastings Relays Kalamazoo Christian Hostings at Loy Norris (Girls) Hackett Bangor Mattawan Springfield Relays at Paw Paw Galesburg-Augusta Barry County Track Meet (Middleville) April 30 May 6 1569 S. Hanover Street Hastings, Michigan McDonalds 12’5 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Bradee Drugs, Inc. 10204th Ave. Lake Odessa, Michigan BURGER CHEF 123 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 911 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan COLOR CENTER Tiki Restaurant 221 W. Mill Street Hastings, Michigan 126 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan Gilmore Jewelry Hair Styles by Pat 102 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan 1215 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan Welton’s Inc. 401 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan CINDER Pharmacy, Inc. HOW. State Street Hastings, Michigan Neil’s Printing and Copy Service 123 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan ' Summit Steel Processing 519 E. Railroad Street Hastings, Michigan FRANTZ Buick and Chevrolet Buckland Insurance 1435 W. Hanover Street Hastings. Michigan 117 Grove Street Delton, Michigan Hastings and Delton Verlinde Chevrolet & Buick Co. Located on M-37 Middleville, Michigan Larry Poll Realty Lewis Realty 1600 W. Green Street Hostings, Michigan 140 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Hastings Fiber Glass Products Thomas L Johnson CPA 770 Cook Rood Hastings. Michigan 305 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan Hastings Reinforced Plastics, Inc. Schondelmayer Insurance & Real Estate 1220 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 109 W. State Street Hastings Michigan Great Lakes Federal City Food and Beverage at Caledonia (Boys) Galesburg Relays 401 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Electric Motor Service Mens, Womens and Childrens Fashions Travel Store Felpausch Food Center • DELTON KELLOGG • Dalton boys track (front row, from loft) Mike Davenport. Tim Hogan, Todd Drenth. Don Tha monn. Tad Freed, Dan Hogan. Gary Foies, Bill Higdon (second row) Remmon Baker, Jr.. J.J. Jones. David Vickery. Eric Pessell, Scott Woodstock Greg Sutton, Ricky Haines, John Buchanan, Scott Branch, Dawn Akers, (third row) ?°LunirSOTn JuLk*, *dom Tedd En9'°- Terry Ketchum, James Scott Meade, Todd Smith, Mark Hammond, Joe Shoup (fourth row) Paul Eddy Jeff Newman Roger Frye, Bart Dudley, Todd Pasick, Mark England, Dave Green Dove Louden, Fred Pessell. 313 N. Boltwood Thornapple Valley Business Service Delton aids track (frist row from left) Suzanne Lewis, Sue Hogg, Micki Park, Mary Niedzielski, Barb Drenth, Ann Brunner, Annette Bollatore (second row) Erin Dudley, Teresa Baird, Joy Good, Laurie Walker, Monique Cichy, April Cole (third row) Kris Gallagher, Brenda Carroll, Kim Baker, Nancy Baker, Regina Jones, Andrea Niedzielski, (fourth row) Carol Niemann, Debbie Niewenhuis, Tonis Chavez, Kellie Krum, Jill Stevens, Gina Kovacevich, Kommy Louden. Delton girls track coach Carol Niemann is calling this season, "a learning year.” Niemann, who will be doing some learning of her own in this her first year as varsity coach, has only three returning let­ terwinners. Juniors Sue Hogg (shot-discus) and Barb Drenth (mile-high jump-mile relay), and sophomore Brenda Carroll (hurdler) are the only returnees. Niemann is also counting on Plainwell transfer Mary Niedzielski (distances), a junior, and sophomore Kim Baker (880-long jump). Niemann said she has all ready ac­ complished one of her goals this season: getting girls out for the team. Currently Niemann has 30 girls out for track as com­ pared to the 12 or 13 which finished the season last year. "It's the first time a lot of them have gone out for track," said Niemann of her team. “I just want toacquaint them and hopefully fire CLEVELAND’S Hostings, Michigan Delton baseball (first row from left) Jody Adorns. Wayne Bourdo. Greg Brown, Jason Buckner Rusty Carroll. Ed Cole (second row) Scott Monroe. DougConklin. J yi n° Le?,'er' ?rent McCowon’ Shawn Metheny. Robert Monroe, (third row) Robert M.ller, Vaughn Mills. Ron Neibouer, Terry Sines. Mark Smith (fourth row) Rick Swrnehort, William Warner. Jim VanHoose, John Young. Delton girls track team going to be inexperienced Culligan Water Conditioning White’s Photography 107 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan in Hastings Signs Tire Service Hause Realty World 235 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan 1225 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Siegel, Hudson, Gee, Shaw and Fisher E.W. Bliss CHICK* N« FIN Gulf+Westem Manufacturing Co. Crispy Fried Chicken and Fish Strickland Insurance 1004 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan West State Street Hastings, Michigan 112 E. Court Street Hastings, Michigan —LAW OFFICES— Hastings and Middleville Hodges Jewelry WBCH - AM-FM 122 West State Street Hastings. Michigan 119 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Muldoon’s Welcome Tavern 114 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan State Farm Insurance —Paul Peterson— 329 W. Mill Street Hastings, Michigan �The Hostings Banner, Thursday, April 14, 1983 — Page 12 Haynes Plumbing Supply Co. Wren Funeral Home • Lakewood basebailers lack experience, but still contenders io F> 502 5. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan 2166 W. Gun Lake Road Hastings, Michigan * OTj&wW vspittwiE rntwii- Si # 'iKtWDi.Jfc - * •JIKING&'StiKtWlli! Eaton Federal Savings & Loan John L. Walker, CPA 114 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan 109 S. Main Street Nashville, Michigan Hastings Manufacturing Co. Vogt Funeral Home 204 Queen Street Nashville, Michigan 325 N. Hanover St. Hastings, Michigan Hastings Savings & Loan Lakewood baseball (front row, from left) Julie Price, Josh VanDenburg, Michelle Murphy, (second row) Bob Hynes, Dan Thomas, Matt O’Mara, Doug Foltz, Dave Joppie, Sam McCarthy, (third row) Dave Barker, Scott Herrera, Paul Pelfry, Greg Duits, Phil Boyer, (fourth row) Tom Geiger, Brain England, Phil Allen, Don Wiser, Ken Love, Jim Carr (fifth row) Gary McDiarmid, Mike Smith, Jerry Mast, Wes VanDenburg. Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Offices in Hastings and Lake Odessa 404 E. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Michigan 136 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan Hastings Business Services Lakewood's baseball team isn't exactly loaded with experience, but coach Wes Vandenberg said the team might still sur­ prise a few people. The Vikings return four players who saw considerable action last year in senior rightfieider Matt O'Mara, junior shortstop Dave Joppie, senior leftfielder Doug Foltz, and senior third baseman Phil Boyer. O’Mara and Joppie were both honorable mention Tri-River picks last season. The problem for the Lakewood team is going to fall into the lap of the pitching staff. Nine pitchers currently dot the roster, but none have ever won a varsity game. "Defensively we going to be solid and 1 think we'll hit the ball well, but our question mark is going to be the pitching staff," said Vandenberg. “They are an untested lot and it is my responsibility to bring out their talents." Vandenberg believes there is baseball talent on his roster, and he isn’t afraid to tell his team what their goal for the season is going to be. “My goal every year is tn win the cham­ pionship,” he said. “Realistically, on paper at least, it looks like we won't be able to do it, but anything can happen.’’ One thing in Lakewood's favor is ex­ perience. Juniors and seniors fill out the rest of the Lakewood roster. Greg Duits and Ken Love are the two first basemen while Bob Hynes, Gary McDiarmid, and Dave Barker are in competition for the second base position. Don Wiser is a backup third baseman while Jim Carr, Danny Thomas, and Scott Herrera will split the catching chores. In leftfield backing up Foltz will be Paul Pelfry and Brian England. In Centerfield will be sophomore Mike Smith backed up by Todd Robinson, Tom Geiger, and Sam McCarthy. O'Mara will start in leftfield while Brett Senters is the backup. Rounding out the roster are shortstop Jerry Mast, outfielder Phil Allen and pitcher Al Johnson. Vandenberg, who is assisted by Frank Colegrove of Hastings, believes Greenville and Lowell are the teams to beat in the TriRiver this season. Defending champion Fremont has been hit hard by graduation and probably will not be a factor. Vandenberg isn’t counting Lakewood out of the picture, though. "1 think if we play the lough, physical brand of baseball I know we're capable of, things might fall into place for us," he said. Barry Cleaners 321 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan 825 S. Hanover Street Hastings, Michigan Hastings Body Shop Lyons Excavating 1303 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan 1773 Bedford Rood Hastings, Michigan Citizens Elevator Co., Inc. Barnum Builders 6750 N. Martin Rood Woodland. Michigan Lakewood tennis (front row) Curt Root, Dan Frazier, Kyle Sessink, (second row) Jeff DeJongh, Jim Thorp, Tim Henderson. 870 S. Main Street Vermontville, Michigan Lakewood netters hope to improve 2-12 mark Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. > Scheldt Hardware/Sports Insurance for your life, home, business and cor. 1001 4th Ave. Lake Odessa, Michigan Lakewood tennis coach Dave Nesbit hasn’t set any unrealistic goals for his team this spring. checkbook in the Nesbit would like to see the Vikings double their win total from two to four, place at least third in the annual Eaton Rapids tour­ nament, and to simply play consistent. Nesbit thinks his team can attain those modest goals. "I think we’ll be a better team overall this year,’ ’ he said. “Everyone is geared up and I think individually we’ll be more successful." Nesbit will have five lettermen returning from a 2-12 team in 1982. That group consists of seniors Jeff DeJongh and Jim Thorp, juniors Tim Henderson and Vince Pen­ nington and sophomore Bryan Brock. As many as two freshmen might start for the team, said Nesbit. As for the rest of the Tri-River, Nesbit said Sparta and Lowell are the leading candidates to win the title. Lakewood girls softball (front row, from left) Tammy Dykhouse, Gino Thorp. Michelle Behrenwald. Shown Kilboum, Becky Geiger (second row) Teresa Rose, Carla Jackson, Melanie Thompson, Karrie Price, (third row) Steve Secor, Kristi Seese, Liz Huyck, Potty Sutton, Dawn McCoy. Lakewood softball team good enough to challenge for title Every year the goals remain the same for Lakewood’s girls softball team. The Vikings want to^win league and district titles. Lakewood coach Steve Secor said he sees no reason to change those goals this spring. With seven key letterwinners back from a 1610 team in 1982, Secor believes the Vikings could even be better this year. “I think we should have a better team,” he said. "We have 10 non-conference games to start our schedule and that gives us a chance to get a few games in before the league starts." Secor has some key girls back including three outfielders in Carla Jackson, Kristi Seese, and Sherry Graham. Also third baseman Liz Huyck and second baseman Michelle Behrenwald return along with pitcher Karrie Price and catcher Pat Sutton. Another girl that will help is outfieldercatcher-shortsfop Becky Geiger. Secor said the Lakewood team should have good speed, an excellent pitcher in Price, and excellent hitting. Weak spots will be at first base and shortstop where the incumbents have graduated. Secor believes two-time defending champion Greenville will be the team to beat with Sparta rated as a darkhorse. Secor thinks his team should be rated among the best also. “I think we should be able to give Greenville a run for the title,” said Secor. “We split with them last year. Lakewood girl thinclads hope to improve in 1983 Balancing a checkbook can be a frustrating expertence. Especially when you examine precisely what you are getting for all your trouble. Probably just a service charge. And a monthly statement: That’s why it’s eminently j A• I ® J 9 1 fl 9 Lakewood girls track coach Ann Haglund hopes her team can improve over last season, but their isn’t much doubt the Vikings will have their work cut out for them. Haglund has only five lettermen returning from a team which won only one meet in 1982. Being counted on by Haglund are Gail Hanson (distances), Jeanne Maurer (middle distances), Ronda Martin (hurdles), Marianne Spry (long jump and sprint), and Chris Risher (discus-shot). Hanson, Maurer, and Risher are seniors, Spry is a junior, and Martin is a sophomore. Haglund said her team’s goals for 1983 are simple. "We just want to try and score more points each meet and add some depth to the team," she said. "Right now we’re too thin. The people we do have out are good, there just aren’t enough of them." Haglund said the team will be particularly strong in the long distances and field events. 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April 12 April 15 April 21 April 23 April 26 April 28 May 3 May5 May 6 May 10 May 13 May 14 May 16 Hastings at Middleville at Sparta at Eaton Rapids Lowell at Greenville at Eaton Rapids at Coopersville Ionia at Cedar Springs Conference at Greenville Conference at Greenville at Ionia Fremont WEST STATE AT BROADWAY 3OYS/GIRLS TRACK Member FDIC [Hastings Lokewood girls track (front row, from left) Teresa Price, Jenni Carlson, Marianna Spry, Gail Hanson, Jeanne Maurer, (second row) Carole Kopcia, Janet Erickson, Susie Howard, Ronda Martin, Lisa Lonkert, (third row) Tommy Melton, Chris Risher, Tenn Street, Carol Nyman, Mary Helsper, Lisa Haskin (fourth row) Lyinda Gaskell, Julie Banose, Sandy Seybold, Tina Landis, Coach Haglund. All Deposits insured up to ’100,000.00 April 15 April 18 April 21 April 23 Co-ed at Middleville Dual at Maple Valley Dual at Sparta at Hastings Relays April 26 April 28 April 30 May 5 May 10 May 17 May 20 May 23 May 24 May 26 June 2 June 3 June 4 Home dual vs. Lowell Dual at Greenville Caledonia Invitational Dual at Coopersville Home vb. Cedar Springs Home dual vs. Fremont Regionals at Caledonia at Middleville (county meet Pre-lims at Greenville Finals at Greenville lonia-Montcalm Meet of Champs at Greenville Track Banquet State Meet SOFTBALL April April April April April April 16 18 21 26 28 30 at Rockford (tourney) Ionia Hastings Caledonia at Ionia at Sparta Mey3 May 6 May 13 May 17 May 19 May 20 Lowell at Greenville at Coopersville at Cedar Springs Portland Fremont BASEBALL April 14 April 21 April 26 April 28 April 30 May 2 May 3 May 6 May 10 May 12 May 13 May 17 May 20 May 23 at Ionia Hastings at Lowell Charlotte at Sparta at Saranac Lowell at Greenville at Delton Ionia at Coopersville at Cedar Springs Fremont at Charlotte �The Hostings Banner, Thursday, April 14. 1983 — Page 13 Maple Valley basebailers should make run for SMAA championship Oldtimers claim the strength of a baseball team can be measured "up the middle." That is to say a baseball team should possess a strong catcher, pitcher, a second baseman and shortstop, and a centerfielder. And those, on paper at least, are the strengths of the Maple Valley baseball team in 19C3. Lion coach Larry Lenz greeted only five lettermen back from his 1982 team, but the five players will occupy key positions on this year’s squad. Lenz hopes those players will enable Maple Valley to tie for the first Southern Michigan Athletic Association baseball title. "I definitely think we'll be better than 13-8 (last year’s mark)," said Lenz. "For one thing our pitching will be better.’’ Heading the pitching staff will be Jeff Starring. The junior righthander compiled a 4-2 record last year in only two thirds of a season. Starring's battery mate will be senior Tony Dunkelburger. Dunkelburger was an all­ league catcher last season as a junior. Holding down second base will be senior Bob Brumm while junior Marty Martin will handle the Centerfield chores. The final returning letterwinner is senior first baseman Tom Ramey. Dunkelburger, Brumm and Martin all topped the .300 mark last season while Ramey hit .425 while playing part time. Lenz will be counting on senior Mickey Mahon to handle the shortstop respon­ sibilities. "He could help us," said Lenz. Lenz said the Lion defense should be sound with all that experience returning up the middle. As for team speed, Lenz said the Lions should be improved even though it won’t be a major part of the Maple Valley offense It will be hitting, though, that Lenz hopes can carry the Lions to a diamond title. 'Potentially, we have some very good hitters," he said. Lenz isn’t sure what to expect entering a new league for the first time, but he said expects Maple Valley and Pennfield to vie for the title. Maple Valley softball (front row from left) Colleen Hoffman, Tania Colby, o>T'e.. C°rpent-r' lrn" DeGroot, Jackie Gardener, Tammy Corkins. Chris n l'u (sectTd ™“!) 5,acY Hill, H»ll, Tracy Symonds, April Browne, Browne. Kristie Hoskey, Hoskey. Duska Morawski, Barb Gurd, AAir-kaalln Michelle DAMAr. Rogers. ' iti'k'm - Ricketts thinks Maple Valley softballers can play .500 17 > Maple Valley’s softball team will be blessed with many returning ballplayers this spring, and as a result could be happy with a .500 season. First-year Lion coach Chris Ricketts has only five returnees from a year ago. Included in that group are juniors Tammy Corkins (utility) and Jamie Carpenter (third base­ pitcher), seniors Lynn DeGroot (shortstop), Tania Colby (second base), and Colleen Hoffman (catcher). Ricketts said the attitude of the team is exceptional. “Tne girls are willing to work hard and Maple Valley baseball (front row, left to right) Kim Orgc.i, Jeff Starring, Bob Brumm, Marty Martin, Mickey Mahon, Scot Lenz (second row) Richard Beck, Scott Whitmore, John Myers, Luke Potter, Eric Brown, Ryan Trowbridge, Kim Gillig (back row) Tim Ramey, Greg Lenz, Randy Joostbern, Tony Dunkelburger, Jeff Garber and Tom DeGroot. learn. They came out over vacation and practiced," he said. "You couldn’t ask more, but it’s just going to take time for them to develop." Ricketts said he thinks the team will be adequate in the field, while also being adept in it’s baserunning and hitting abilities. Pitching, however, is going to be a problem. "We don't have an outstanding pitcher," he said. "If we can develop by mid-season we could be in good shape." Ricketts expects Bellevue and Pennfield to be the top teams in the SMAA this season. 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Despite having 12 lettermen back, Horn said the inexperienced members of his team are a key. “If the ones develop who don’t have any experience, we should be okay," said Hom. Horn said the sprints, 440 relay, 880 relay and distances will be the team's strong suits. He said the high jump and high hurdle departments are “a little thin” right now. Hom expects always-tough Olivet to be the team to beat in the SMAA this spring. "The new league should offer more competition, but I think we can hold our own,” said Horn. • Life (AH Types) • Individual Heplth • Personal Belongings ■y-\ • Auto \ • Home ■MA \ • Farm [K Twelve returning letterwinners boost Lion boys track team Maple Valley boys track coach Jim Horn will have plenty of returning experience from which to build a team this spring. No fewer than 12 lettermen dot the Maple Valley roster, including seven sophomores. Considering that experience, Hom said a second place finish in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association is well within the grasp of his team. "It isn’t out of reach," said Horn. "Depending on how well they come through, we could make a run at second place." Horn will rely on four seniors in Mike Gurd (mile-twomile), Gary King (sprinter), Ryan Halsey (sprinter), and Tony Reid (sprinter). 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JEFFERSON, HASTINGS 945-5029 ...or... 945-2132 SWEEPERS HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP I GordieI ' WEAMH0U8E •4*4M3~ 1 HASTINGS 945-4539 GRANO RAPIDS 41A-270S CAR & TRUCK REPAIR FRAMING (Owner? of Reminder & Bonner) © FRANTZ-^ f BUICK CHEVROLET (616)948-9854 itiKiin 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Semico Neer*: Monday 8 to 8; Tua*day-Friday 8 to S • • • • caaM NTMIPWI NmNR Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. • MAPLEVALLEY • BASEBALL Ar* 14 Aril 18 Aril 19 April 21 Aril 25 Ar'l 28 Aril 30 May 3 ■fay 7 May 12 liiylC May 19 May 24 May 27 Jan* 4 BOYS/GIRLS TRACK at Pennfield Bellevue at Potterville Olivet Springfield at Bronson MV Invitational at Middleville at St. Philip at Bellevue at Olivet Bronson Pennfield Pre-Districts Districts (Maple Valley) April 18 April 20 April 25 April 27 May 2 May 4 May 7 13 May 18 May 20 May 23 May 25 Lakewood Olivet Bellevue & Potterville at P. Springfield Bronson at St. Philip Eaton Co. Invit. at Bellevue Portland at Pennfield Regionals Barry Co. Invit. at Mdvl. SMAA at Olivet '■'VO' FRAMING Prices...on Quality Offset 945-5274 Corner of Jefferson and State Street ELECTRICAL Electric Motor Repair Mat Cutting Glass Cutting Stretching Mounting PHONE BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES s -Coin Operated Machines For the Best FREE SERVICES iF^ll GMOUAW* Fl SERVICE PARTS |L^ Phone 948-8103 LAUNDRY CUSTOM CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA 127 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 Maple Valley girls track (front row) Charlotte Williams, (from left) Jamie Simons, Denise Snowden, Jill Peake, Heather Christie. Doreen Cook, (second row) Paula Stienbrecher, Sheila Staskers, Polly Cook, Susan Lightner, Lvnette Williams (third row) Stephanie Walliczek, Kelly Todd, Lisa Franks, Cass Davidson, Marcey Joppie, Angelo Filter, Debbie Staskers. Call.. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. DOWNTOWN HASTINGS Printing... Contact: J-Ad Graphics Publisher* of The Heeling* Banner The Hadkng* Reminder Maple Valley New* Give us ■ cell at.. (616)945-9554 In Hostings — Most motors repaired in one day — Furnace Motor aod Water heps Ow Specialty Electric Motor Service -Drop Oft Laundry -Pressing 158* Bedford Rood Sales.. .Service... Repairs ' •< •.vi)*"' 6O7 s- Michigan, Hastings • 945-4720 Phone 945-5113 BICYCLES Now Timber Trails carries the Fuji bicycle See Our NEW Timber "f((*«.> FUJI and ROSS ariba—JseNtecics Inc a o ■ bicycle lines , ill 0- RHO Nro0 HEALTH Et FITNESS REAL ESTATE TOTAL FITNESS, INC. Confidential Persaul fatroctiM on Exercise Md Diet Cardiovascular & Physical Conditioning Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 □ 1105 W. Green St., Hastings See Serving Barry County Since 1940 'THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE" ■OUS: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. toQp.m Sol. 8o.m- '06p.m. MILLER RIAL ESTATE Or • Baftar Bool... REALTOR’ KEN MILLER, C.R.S. — BROKER 137 W. State St , Hastings (616)945-5182 HEATING ft AIR CONDITIONING FARRELL’S Heating & Cooling I HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING I. INSTALLATION and SERVICE 802 E. GRAND 945-4020 �Th* Mailings Banner. Thursday. April 14. 1983 — Page 14 Bowling Results SUNDAY NITE MIXED WED. AFTERNOON Hog Wash, 75-45; The Toads, 72-52; Brown Baggers, 714-524; Hosers, 68-56; Little Big Hom, 68-56; Tails End, 67-61; Alley Cats. 6365; Sandbaggers, 63-65; Big Four, 63-61; White Lightning, 62-58; Hooter Crew, 61-63; Debs, 59-65; Spare Parts. 584-694; Pin Pals, 554-684; Fruins, 554-684; Really Rotten. 534-784; Hot Shots, 514-724; Escapees, 4876. High Games and Series (women) - J. Blough, 165; K. Duff. 189; B. Moody, 185; T. Lord, 147; P. Sutton, 156; J. Ogden, 147; D. Snyder, 202-528; P. Snyder, 182; J. Kasinsky, 157; S. Birman, 193; D. Kelly, 215-540. High Game and Series (men) • R. • Trowbridge, 181; M. Snyder. 204; B. Lord, 179; J. Lord, 152; J. Dezess, 185; W. Friend. Jr. 214-518; J. Beach, 182; R. Ogden, 203-221550; J. Bennett, 213; G. Snyder, 184; R. Snyder, 211; M. Kasinsky, 193; S. Eaton, 172; A. Schnennesen, 225-556; J. Martz, 210- 223557. Splits Converted - B. Moore, 5-7; L. Tilley, 341-7-10; B. Lord, 3-7. Gillons, 36; Art Meade Auto Sales, 32; Champion Tax Service. 314: Nashville Locker. 30; Hair Care Center, 284; Varney’s Stables, 274; Ted’s, 27; Alflen & Assoc., 26; Vogt, 234; Yoders, 18. High Games and Series - B. Moody, 192; R. Kuempel. 183; M. Snyder, 186; J. Gardner, 183; K. BecKer, 176- 460; M. Linderman, 163458; D. Long, 196- 524; N. Taylor, 181- 490; L. Yoder, 190-506; S. Van Denburg. 218- 571; P. Champion, 202- 484; C. Wilcox, 215- 563; K. Christopher, 197- 450. MAJORS Frantz Buick, 496; Piston Ring, 489; Steven’s Trucking, 468; E.W. Bliss Co., 452.5; Tiki, 438.5; City Food & Bev., 434.5; No Shows, 397.5; Fruins, 397. High Gamesand Series: B. Dexter, 562; N. Heath, 524; C. Purdum, Jr., 205-539; R. James, 522; T. Keeler, 530, H. Keeler, 516; J. Barnum, 201-569, L. Bennett, 201-580; R. Newton, 204-569; J. Bennett, 211-568; J. Bowman, 560; S. Howes, 525; M. Verus, 502; D. Peabody, 221-572; D. Lambert, 219-598; R. Conley, 535. THL’RS. MORN. WOMEN Trio, 364-194; The B.U.N.S., 354-20’-• The Three A’s, 34-22; Mrs. Stitches, 304254-; Lilleys of the Alley, 30-22; Endslev's Dairy, 29-27; Mode O’Day, 29-27; Boslev's Hustlers, 27-29; Fruins, 27-29; Gun Ridge, 2531; Slow Pokes, 23-29; Gillons Construction. 21-25; Agnes’ Komer Kitchen, 21-25; Car­ penter's Den. 194-364. High Games and Series: L. Tilley, 181-520D. Keeler, 181-509; P. Hubei, 197-509; L Miller. 189; J. Arquilla, 173; S. Varney, 168; O. Gillons, 171; V. Peabody, 166; L. Steinbrecher, 152; J. Drake, 157; B. Lincoln, 169 A. Kruger, 171; L. Miller, 158. Splits Converted: D. Keeler, 2-10. WED. NITE CLASSIC BOWLING A.A.A., 79.5-52.5; WBCH, 77-55; Sign Tire, 76.5- 55.5; Jamar, 76- 6; McDonalds, 76-56; Eberhard, 75-57; Carlton Center Ex. 75-57; Hastings City Bank, 72-60; Electric Galaxy, 70.5- 61-5; Hastings Sweeper, 69-63; Farrell Heating, 67-65; Hasting Bowl, 66-66; Hasting Alum. Prod. 65.5-66.5; Farmer Feed, 64-68; Food Center, 59.5-72.5; Skedgell, 54.5-77.5; B & R Kafay, 51-81; Zephyr Service, 18-114. High Game and Series - C. Norris, 223- 196212- 631; B. Romick, 207- 204- 201- 612; B. Dexter, 231- 184- 190- 605. The HASTINGS BANNER House For Sale TWO BDRM. BUNGALOW: Modern kitchen and bath, fireplace, on highway near Hastings in woods with pond. 945-3025. (4-14) DUPLEX FOR SALE: Located near Hanover and Walnut. Considering our age, we are forced to sell it. (If we were 10-15 years younger, you could not buy it) Each apartment has private bathroom with toilet, bathtub and shower. Gas heat. House well insulated. Double garage, nice neigh­ borhood, big lawn, carrier lot If you don’t believe what we said, don’t answer. Price: $30,000. Rental in­ come: $450 per month or $5,400 per year. Or live in one and rent the other apart­ ment. Garage roof needs a little repair. If your credit is good, write to Ad No. 816, in care of the Reminder. P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058 and we will get in touch with you. ________________ MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE: 17x80* trailer, setup in Baltimore Trailer Park. Phone 948-9020. • tfn) MOBILE, modular, and double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) I4*x7i*, 8’x22’ expando, two bedrooms, bath, 8’x8’ shed, stove, refrigerator. Must sen. Beautiful. 948-9073. Land For Sale FOR SALE: Two beautiful lots, overlook Podunk Lake, with lake access. (1) 4558470, Grand Rapids. (4-28) Apartment House FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT: One bedroom, upstairs newly decorated, utilities paid. $220 per month. Phone 945-9596. (4-21) FOR RENT: Large nouse in country. Nashville schools. 852-9215, Nashville. (4-21) SERVICES WE WILL TILL your garden again this year. Have Case and Troy tiller. Reasonable. Ron and William Birman, 945-2165, 945-9335, Hastings. (4-28)_____________________ ROADS GRADED within ten miles of Delton. 623-2029, Delton. (4-21) MENDING BASKET: Also specializing in zippers and alterations. Call 945-9712 for appointments, (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945 9888. (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton. Nashville. 852-9691. (tfn) SEWING MACHINES: Repair most makes anc models. Sales and service of White. We make “housecalls”. 948-2932, Doc's in Hastings, (tfn) CROSS WITH CHRIS' Personally escorted two week tours: East Germany, Austria, Switzerland. Belgium, Holland, June 14. 28. Scandinavian Adventure July 14. Price from $1,475 Detroit includes TWO MEALS DAILY, first class hotels. Free brochure Mrs. Chris Press, 7369 Berne Rd., Pigeon, MI 48755. 517-4532202. TRY A CHRISCROSS POLLINATION: Blueberries or orchards. $20; pickles, $25. References, personalized services. No job too big. Phone evenings (616) 375-6065 or 694-2720. BOB'S HORSESHOEING: Spring trim specials. B> appointment only. 642-6293 (5-5)_______________ MEETINGS Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) EVENTS LAST CHANCE SWAP MEET: April 17, Barry County Fairgrounds Hastings, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m Spaces available. 945-4669 ANTIQUES MARKET: Sponsored by Junior League of Battle Creek, at Kellogg Center, downtown Battle. Creek, Fri., April 22 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m; Sat., April 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. An­ tiques for sale. POST CARDS, PAPER AMERICANA. ADVERTIS ING SALE: Saturday, April 23, 9-4. Kalamazoo County Building at fairgrounds, 290C Lake St. Forty-five dealers Sponsor the SW Michigan Post Card Club. Dee Seeley (616) 963-0259. Free ad­ mission and parking. W. K. KELLOGG SCHOOL of Hickory Corners Annua. Alumni Banquet, Saturday April 30, 6 p.m., school cafeteria. Please remit $6 per registration by April 22 to Bob Goodrich, 1716 Midland Dr., Hickory Corners, MI 49060.________ Cards of Thanks We also thank our four daughters and all others that helped make the lovely open house such a successful event. Your thoughtfulness is most appreciated. Mr. & Mrs. J. W, Kelley Help Wanted JOBS OVERSEAS: Big money fast. $20,000 to $50,000 plus per year. Call 1-216-4533000, ext. 2212. HELP WANTED: Fantasy artist to illustrate book. Call Panda, 948-2742, after noon. GOVERNMENT JOBS: Thousands of vacancies must be filled immediately. $17,634 to $50,112. Call 716842-6000, ext. 3213. BEGIN $146 WEEKLY: National distributor needs two local persons to mail free samples and-or product information in spare time. Write Network 946 Patricia, San Antonio, Texas 78213. JOBS WANTED FARM JOB WANTED: Girl, 19, has experience and has references. (616) 374-5272, Lake Odessa. (4-14) WANTED: Hay to do on shares or by the bale, also doing custom plowing. Phone 758-3224, Lacey. (4-14) LET ME DO THE WORK: House cleaning, mornings. Excellent reference. Call before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m., 795-7546. (4-17) FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: 15 ft. Brillion cultimulcher, very good condition. (517) 566-8567, Sunfield. (4-14)_______ FOR SALE: Four bottom trip trailer plow, 16”, with extra mold boards and points; 3-section drag and cultipacker. All for $500. 7959924. FARM TRACTOR, combine and equipment parts - new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company. U.S. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666; also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 374-8801. The family of Angie Springer wish to express their sincere appreciation ASH HARDWOOD: $30.00 a for the many acts of kindness face cord, $24.00 smaller shown during her illness and wood. Call after 6 p.m. 852our great loss, for the many 1509, Nashville, (tfn) donations to the Barr/ County Medical Care WOOD FOR SALE: Black and white oak, $24 face cord, Facility, for cards, food, split and delivered. 948-9180, flowers, prayers and ex­ Hastings. (4-28) tended personal sympathy. A special thanks to Mid­ dleville Christian Reformed Church, Dr. Weatherheac, BABY BUNNIES FOR and Kay Simpson for their SALE: Assorted colors, $3 care. To* the Middleville apiece. 945-2236. (4-21) Ambulance. Beeler Funeral Home and Rev. Roger FOR SALE: Schnauzer, Timmerman for his com­ friendly, well behaved male, three years old, good with forting words. Clark Springer °ldef S20- 945-9437. Robert & Sue Sensiba Hastings and family Jim & Lil Hail and family _ Steve & Linda Sensiba FOR SALE: Five-year-old and family quarter Arab chestnut Barb & Gene Philips gelding, 15 hands, very Elmer & Dorothy Fischer athletic, easy keeper. For Marion Herminett experienced rider. 693-2216, We wish to thank our Clarksville. friends, relatives and neigh­ JERSEY MILK COW and bors for the many cards, heifer for sale. 623-8834, gifts, and best wishes and Delton, those who joined us FOR SALE: 20 bred gilts, celebrating our 50th wedding 616-964-2850. Battle Creek, anniversary. (4-28> FIREWOOD PETS Farm Animals BOWLERETTES Pennock Hospital. 384-174; Kent Oil, 3818; Hecker Agency, 38-18; Big George’s, 324-234; Mary’s Beauty Shop, 324-234; Hastings Bowl. 31-25; Coenens Construction, 304-254; Hause Realty, 294-264; Reminder, 29-27; Riverview, 284-274; Barry County Medical Care Facility, 27428-..; Burger Chef. 27-29; Pioneer Motel, 2531; D.J. Electric. 24-32; Hair Port, 224-334Hair Care Center. 174-384; Shu-da-bin, 1739; Miller’s Carpet, 154-404. High Games and Series: B. Sinclair 179- J Doster. 192-521; S. Drake, 207-508- ’ j’ Elliston, 176; B. High, 194; E. Mercer, 156; J. Richardson. 182; S. Merrill, 200-547; M. Dull, 164; C. Keeler, 151; J. Appelman. 173; F. DeLaat, 153; B. Wilkins, 197-515; N. Goggins, 185; K. Redman, 171; M.E. Goggins, 180-502P. Arends, 200-546; T. Daniels, 202-536; B* Lumbert, 152; Colleen Cuddahee, 151; Cathy Cuddahee, 165, B. Stuart, 138; T. Loftus, 132; K. Barnum, 191; V. VanKampen. 161; J Decker, 212-555. Splits Converted: S. Merrill, 3-7-10; P. Croninger. 5-7; L. Elliston, 3-7-10. MON. MIXERS Hastings FlowerShop, 75-45; Medical Care Facility, 73-47; Puolic Auto Outlet, 724-474; Muir Drugs, 72-48; Art Meade Motor Sales’ 68-52; Dewey’s Auto Body, 65-55; Wilt’s Custom Cars, 64-56; Cinder Drugs, 62-58; Tiki, 60-60; Goodyear Brothers, 584-614- Call (616) 948-8051 HORSES FOR ' SALE: Arabians and quarter hor­ ses. 721-8164, Banfield. S1MMENTAL BULL for sale or trade. 800 lbs., ten months old. 367-4671, Woodland. (414) HOUSEHOLD FOR SALE: FOR SALE: Hardwick gas range. 7954952, Middleville. FOR SALE: Gibson refrigerator with frost-free freezer, good condition, $150. 795-7041, Middleville. FOR SALE: Sofa and chair, two end tables and coffee table, all in good shape, $250. 795-3065, Middleville. SEARS KENMORE CLASSIC double oven electric range, very good condition, $165 . 948-2291, Hastings. FOR SALE: Westinghouse electric range. 795-9952, Middleville. FOR SALE: Washer. 7959952, Middleville.__________ FOR SALE: Hoover portable washer and dryer with stand. 795-9952, Middleville. FOR SALE: Dryer. 796-9952, Middleville. WOMAN'S 26” PURSUIT AMF BIKE with or without baby’s seat; 27” Huffy man’s bike. 945-2236. (4-21) WATKINS PRODUCTS: Call Shirley Norris, 671-5535. Need extra income? Sell Watkins Products - home, work, etc. (4-14)__________ CASE 290 BALER, $125; Norwegian elkhound pufes, $75; Australian shepherd pups. 642-6293. (4-28) FOR SALE: Wheel chair; new, used only 4 or 5 times, $225 would cost $299; also adjustable and folding walker, $45. Maj be able to get 80 percent rebate from Medicaid with Dr’s order. May be seen at 128 N. Washington, Hastings, MI. BIKES FOR SALE: Lights and hand brake. $35 each. 948-8688. _______________ FOR SALE: 2 wheel heavy iuty trailer, 15” wheels with spare tire, lights, new paint, $225. 616-672-5727 ~ WANTED WANT TO BUY: Electric stove and refrigerator, sofa and chair, metal kitchen cabinet and metal cupboard. In excellent condition. 9488173, Hastings. MISCELLANEOUS SCHOOL TEACHER NEEDS INDIAN RELICS BUSY FINGERS GIFT for educational collection. SHOP: Featuring Raggedy Will pay cash for Ann dolls. 2497 Gun Lake arrowheads, axes, etc. Call Rd., M-43 West, 945-5283. (616) 965-9058, Battle Creek. (tfn)______________________ (4-26) FOR SALE: A mpeg bas amp, one V4B amp, two SVT WANTED: House to rent speaker cabinets, $750 with option to buy. Prefer rural location. Call 945-9323 complete. 758-3427, Lacey. or 945-9454 after 5 p.m. (4-14)_____________________ DOCKS: Wolmanized pine - HOUSE WANTED for rent or lease by professional 3x10, $70: 4x10, $85. Dock couple in Hastings. Three or standand installation four bedroom, bath and half available. Affordable Wood minimum. Good neigh­ Prod., 343-1694, Kalamazoo; borhood. Reply to Ad No. 809, 664-5425, Pine Lake. (4-14) in care of the Reminder, FOR SALE: 10 ft. by 16 ft. P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI two-room nylon tent, good 49058._____________________ condition, $170. 374-7349, Lake Odessa. TEAM PONY DRIVING HARNESS FOR SALE: Good condition. 672-7576, 1981 BUICK REGAL: AMFM cassette, air, cruise, Martin, call after 5 p.m. rear defogger. Landau top, 1937 FORD 4-DR. in much more. 945-3025. (4-19) restorable condition, runs, $750; air conditioner, $125; _____________ ____ FOR SALE: 1973 GMC Astro Ben Franklin stove, $80. 945- with 318 motor, 18 front and 5869, after 5 p.m. (4-21) 38 rears, good shape. $6,500. PLOW FOR SALE: One 758-3239, Lacey. (4-14) bottom trailer with hand FOR SALE: 1978 trip, $35. Also, 4 hp. deep Volkswagen Rabbit deisel, well jet pump. $60. Phone 79,000 miles, air conditioned, 945-9962, Hastings._________ AM-FM radio, $2,400. 795FOR SALE: Canon AE1 9691, Middleville. (4-26) camera with two lenses and 1979 CHEVROLET flash, carrying case in A-l CHEVETTE: 4-dr., standard condition, $275 firm. 367-7425, transmission, 4 cylinder, Woodland. _________________________ sharp. Art Meade Auto FOR SALE: 1970 Chevy and Sales, 948-8111. Hastings, trampoline. Call 721-8573,------------------------- ---------------1977 CHEVROLET MONTE Banfield.__________________ CARLO: V-8, automatic, air 1972 429 MOTOR and conditioning, loaded. Art automatic transmission, $150 Meade Auto Sales. 948-8111, or best offer. Registered Hastings, longhair female dachshund ------------- 1980 FORD FAIRMONT: 4for sale. 945-2060.__________ dr., 6 cylinder, automatic, 1973 OLDS CUTLASS air conditioning, red ex­ SUPREME: Very depen­ terior, radio, power steering dable. 1974 Kawasaki 400 and brakes, white wall tires. Mach I, 3 cylinder, rebuilt Art Meade Auto Sale?-, 948last summer. 945-4476. 8111, Hastings. FOR SALE: Two 5’x6’xl4' FOR SALE: 1974 Vega, stock trailers, will sacrifice. won’t start, make an offer. Also, one pony, three mules. 721-8227, Banfield. 517-645-7580._______________ 1977 MONTE CARLO: 8 HP. ENGINE FOR SALE: Loaded, good condition, best Briggs & Stratton, runs good, offer. 945-9152. $125. Also, frame for True Value riding mower. Phone FOR SALE“i973 Chevy Impaia, power steering, 945-9962, Hastings._________ brakes. good LUMBER FOR SALE: Hard dependable car, $400. Phone and soft wood, air dried; also 945-4517 after 3 p.m _______ some used lumber. 945-5170. FOR SALE: 1976 Chevy (4-21)_____________________ FOR SALE: 15 ft. 1967 wagon, $950 firm- 945-2658. 1974 PONTIAC GTO: ------Runs Shasta travel trailer, $500; beautiful St. Bernard pup, an“ looks good, best offer. $150. 945-5658. 945-9152, USED CARS and TRUCKS FOR SALE: 1967 Camaro Rally Sport, $2,500. Call after 4 p.m., 852-1544, Nashville. FOR SALE: 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra, 5.0 liter, 4speed overdrive, many options, asking $4,500. Phone 948-2583. FOR SALE: 1974 Olds Delta 88, transmission rebuilt, body needs work, runs good, best offer. Call 945-9454 after 5 p.m. FOR SALE: 1970 VW Beetle. 721-8164, Banfield. FOR SALE: 1956 Buick convertible, $125 or best offer. (517) 726-0033, Ver­ montville. CAR FOR SALE: 1982 Chevrolet Cavalier, silver, excellent condition, low mileage. 367-7061, Woodland. FOR SALE: 1979 Pinto, $2,500. New car ordered. 3674192. 1980 PONTIAC LeMANS: 2dr., V-6 engine, automatic, air conditioning, one owner, power brakes, cruise con­ trol, tinted glass, rear window electric defroster, radio. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1977 Buick Skyhawk, V-6, automatic, air, power steering, power brakes, AM-FM stereo, sharp, $1,500 - offer. 948-22S5, Hastings._____________ FOR SALE: 1973 Suburban^ excellent condition, housed every winter, lots of extras, no rust. See at 3350 Fighter Rd., Hastings. 1978 DATSUN B210GX HATCHBACK: Looks good, runs good, $3,100. 948-2550, evenings._______________ Automotive Parts FOR SALE: GM turbo 350 transmission, $50; Ford 6 cylinder headers, $35. Also, wanted: big block Chevy High Performance parts. 948-2510. __________ MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE:1978 Honda Hawk 400, excellent con­ dition with extras, low mileage. 9454197. FOR SALE: 450 Honda Chopper. 623-5220. Delton. (412) FOR SALE: 1972 750 Honda, nice clean bike, $750 or offer. After 6 p.m., • 792-2384, Wayland. FOR SALE: Vespa Bravo 1977 moped, good condition, road ready, $325. Phone 7959439. Boats BOAT WITH MATCH­ ING TRAILER: 1978 Check Mate, Convincer, 20 ft., 198 hp. with all options, low hours, $8,100. (616) 763-9127, Bellevue. (4-14)___________ SAILBOAT FOR SALE: 19 ft., 1949 Lightening, with trailer. Call 945-2746. Hastings Savings & Loan, 56-64; Michelob, 56-64; Food Center, 54-64; Hastings Bowl, 534-664; Gordie’s W«ar House, 52-68; The Depot, 52-68; B & R Kaf-Ay, 454-74-?; Stalwart Buildings, 41-79. High Games and Series: Kim Faul, 170; E. Ulrich, 188; B. Eckert. 191; S. Wiot, 182; S. Words to the “Y’s” 7-8 Grade Pony League - For those wanting to play in the YMCA- Youth Council’s Pony League baseball this spring and summer, should get a registration form from the jr. high principal’s office and bring it to the high school softball fields on April 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost for this program is $5 and should be broght on Saturday, April 23. Players should also bring their baseball glove because teams will be formed at this time. This program is open to any boy who is completing 7 or 8 grade and won't be 15 before June 1. Practices will be held throughout May. Games will be played in the early evenings from ealry June to mid July. If it rains on Saturday, April 23, the registration and clinic will be held the following Wednesday, April 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Jonston Field. Youth Softball -Starting the week of May 3, the YMCA- Youth Council will be holding its spring softball program for boys and girls. For boys in the 3-4 grade the program will run on Tuesdays from May 3 to May 31 from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Boys in the 5-6 grade will play on Wednesdays from May 4 to June 1 at the same time and girls in the 3-6 grade will play on Thirsdays, May 5 to June 2. All the games will be held at the Hastings Junior High School. Registration will be held at the first day of practice. Their is no cost for this activity. 7-8 Grade Dance - On Friday, April 22, the YMCA- Youth Council in conjunction with the faculty of the junior high, will hold a teen dance from 7 to 10 p.m. The cost is $1 per pesun. The dance will be held at the Hastings Junior High School. The doors will open at *•45 p.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. The opening of the baseball season began on a bright note for Hastings, but it wasn't so rosy for Middleville. The Saxons knocked off Delton 17-6 while Middleville was losing to Wayland 5-2. The Saxons collected 15 walks and 10 hits off a trio of Delton pitchers en route to the win. Jack Moore went all the way for Hastings scattering 10 hits and striking out seven. Senior shortstop Craig Mawer rapped out three hits for Hastings while Keith Briggs added two including a home run. Todd Slater added a three-run homer. Other hitting stars included Jason Sixberry, who scored three times, and Bruce Martin who singled land tripled. The Saxons wrapped up the game with an eight-run sixth inning. Doug Conklin, Rusty Carroll, and Rick Swinehart each had two hits for Delton. Middleville's Chris Miller was the starter Bihliral nrenhaew I pM Vp*tJ film I InM caaiigto area ctanb "A Distant Thunder” coming to the Voice of Revival Church on M-43 at Carlton Center or April 16 at 7 p.m. The full length motion picture is a sequel to “A Thief in the Night” which presents the impact of Bible prophecy. You will witness how conditions might be during ‘The Great Tribulation.” Admission is free and the public is encouraged to come. Workshop m oM bane research at library A workshop on historic home research, arranged by the Barry County Historical Society lor its April meeting, will be held at the Hastings Public Library as part of National Library Week. The event will take place on Thursday, April 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the library. This workshop is one of six being funded by the Michigan Council for the Humanities and is sponsored by the Kalamazoo Area Council for the Humanities. All six workshops are open to the public without charge and will feature Larry Massie and Dr. Peter J. Sch­ mitt from the Archives at Western Michigan University. The two are also co-authors of “Kalamazoo: The Place Behind the Products.” SNIPE FIBERGLASS: Complete, three suits, sails, ready to go, $1,000, with good trailer. 623-2648, Delton. Travel Trailers TRAVEL TRAILER FOR SALE: 1975 Globestar, 29’. 945-3235. (4-21) Dave Storms YMCA-Youth Council Board Meetings The YMCA-Youth Council will hold its joint board meeting on Tuesday, April 26 from 7:30 p.m. in the Circuit Court Room. New members to the board and summer programs will be discussed. 6-8 Grade Feeling Good Aerobic Program Starting Monday, April 18 and continuing every Monday and Wednesday until May 25, 6-8 graders can participate in a great car­ diovascular fitness program. The program, under the direction of Mrs. Hund, is held in the junior high east gym from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for the six week program. To register, bring the class fee to the first day of class. Saxon hardballers open with win against Delton, Middleville loses to Wayland PONTOON BOAT: 16 ft. deck, $250. 868-6593, Alto. BUY FACTORY DIRECT: Lightweight, fiberglass Scamp 13’ and 16’ travel trailers and new 19’ 5th wheel. Call now toll free 1800-346-4962 for free brochure and save! TRAVEL TRAILER: Weighs 2,000 lbs., asking $1,500 . 367-2264, Woodland. (4-28) Merrill, 182-512: B. Hathaway, 178-527- L Service. 186; 1. Cole, 173; D Snyder. 182'- E Johnson. 179; P. Snyder, 178; D. Kelley. 203594; B. Chandler. 200; S. Nash. 170; B An­ ders. 184; M. Wieland, 180; G. VanGeison. 189-525. Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 and loser in the 5-2 decision against Wayland. Miller struck out three and walked six. Tne Trojans' Jim Schipper was two-forthree to lead the offense. Wayland scored four unearned runs as the Middleville defense was shaky at times in its opener Story Hour is this Saturday The Hastings Friends of the Library will host an "April Shower” Story Hour on Saturday, April 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. for pre-school through third grade children at the Hastings Public Library. — NOTICE — The Hastings Area Board of Educa­ tion has scheduled a special CLOSED Meetfag following their regular pub­ lic meeting on Monday, April II, 1W3. Purpose: Employee negotiations. JUDITH A. LENZ, Secretary Hastings Area Scheel District NOTICE ...OF... LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION ...FOR... DELTON-KELLOGG SCHOOL Counties of Barry and Allegan 1983 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTORS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual School Election for the School District will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on... Monday, June 13,1983 The law prohibits the Inspectors of Election from 'eceiving the vote of a person residing in a registration school district whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township in which such person resides. The deadline for registration for the Annual School Election is... 8:00 P.M., MONDAY, MAY 16,1983 If you are not a registered voter, you may register with your City or Township Clerk. You may also register at any branch office of the Sec­ retary of State but such registration is not effec­ tive until it is approved by the appropriate clerk. The following questions may be submitted to the voters at the annual election: 1. The election of one or more members to the Board of Education. 2. The submission to the voters of one or more propositions to renew and/or increase millage pursuant to the provisions of Article 9, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, as amended. 3. Any proposition to be submitted to the voters by the Intermediate School District. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of the School District. Dated: March 14, 1983 JULIET BOURDO Secretary of the Board of Education � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-04-21.pdf 34e8652e3f64a5932935ba5702b5fb80 PDF Text Text April 21,1983 News-Wrap Back in the black Bar association to observe Law Day Friday First time in years all school debts are paid The Barry County Bar Association will present its annual Liberty Bell Award during the association's annual Law Day ceremony in the circuit court* room Friday. TTie award is presentee annually to an area resident for his or her service in the justice system. The theme of Law Day 1983, officially observed May 1, is “Sharing in Justice.’’ “The purpose of Law Day is to let the public reflect on the fact that the law belongs to everyone, not just lawyers and judges,’’ says Jim Fisher, Barry County Bar Association president "The idea of this year’s Law Day celebration is that ever) citizen has the opportunity to share in the legal system and the system of justice to make changes that better achieve justice,” says Fisher. The public as in the past is invited and encouraged to attend. A milestone of sorts was passed Monday night when the Hastings Board of Education authorized the payment of bills. For the first time in years, Hastings Area Schools were debt free. “The cash flow looks much better. I can •Bay tonight, after you authorized the payment of bills, you do not owe anybody a penny," Robert Miller, acting superin­ tendent of schools, told board members during his informal comments. “It’s the first time that this district could say that in years," said Miller. Despite that news, Miller told the board that it will be necesary to borrow $250,000 against anticipated state aid cuts. "It now appears it will be necessary to borrow $250,000 on June 1, and we should be able to repay it by June 30," said Miller." The school board gave permission at its March meeting to borrow $350,000 against anticipated state .rid cuts. Miller said the board would be asked once again for per­ mission to borrow $250,000 instead at its May meeting. "The latest word," said Miller, "is that the state will make partial aid payments on April 10, May 23, and June 30,” with the balance being paid by Sept. 1. Board makes first response to school study reports The Hastings Board cc Education Monday night made its first direct response to the curriculum study reports by granting incoming superintendent Carl Schoessel authority to hire a curriculum coor­ dinator. The need for a curriculum coor­ dinator was sounded by most every committee dealing with the Hastings curriculum. Board President Dr. William Baxter called it “an over­ whelming sentiment.*' Acting Superintendent Robert Miller said the new position would be “a foundation for building from the report” The board also accepted the resignation of longtime vocal music teacher Betty Wiliams. Mrs. William's resignation becomes effective at the end of the school year, following 24Vi years with Hastings Schools. The school district will soon be seeking bids for worker’s compensation insurance, following a vote by the board. Bids have already teen solicited by the schools for both worker's com­ pensation and employer's liability insurance, for the period from June 1 to May 31. The district seeks lids an­ nually. Presidential primary opposed by commissioners The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners went- on record opposing continuation of the state’s presidential primary. Reading a resolution requesting the legislature abolish the election, county clerk Norval Thaler told the com­ missioners that "Barry Cmnty records indicate extreme voter apathy ’. “The voter turnout in May of 1980 was 6 J percent,” Thaler said, “making the cost of Barry County 85.59 per vote cast.” He added that the 1984 Presidential primary would cost the taxpayers of this state approximately |5 million and the county and estimated 815,000. The resolution also took into account that the state “is id a serious financial crunch” and that the “governor has recommended extreme budget reductions”. It states further that the primary was non- binding and was used by only one major party (the Republican). The state Democratic Party selects delegates by caucus. Copies of the commissioners resolution are being forwarded to the state senators and representatives of the county, the state House Election Committee members, the governor, and the secretary of state. Spring clean up is postponed to May The Annual Spring Clean Up, originally planned for April 27 has been changed to coincide with the Hastings Exchange Club’S “Clean Up” during Michigan Week, May 14-21. Tne exact dates will be announced later. Trustee will speak to Republicans Peter B. Fletcher, a member of the Michigan State University Board of Trustees, will be the keynote speaker at the Barry County Republican’s annual Lincoln Day Banquet. The dinner will be held at the Middlevilla Inn bn M-37 in Middleville, Friday, April 29 beginning at 7 p.m. Fletcher is a long time Republican official in state politics. Preceding the banquet will be a reception for State Rep. Robert Bender (R-Middleville), also at the Mid­ dlevilla . Tickets for the banquet are $12.50. Tickets for the Bender reception are $5. For tickets call Viad Jerkatis at 7957389, Middleville. In other informal comments by Miller: Who needs two wheels? Unseasonably cold weather let up just long enough this week for Hutch Clason, 503 E. Hubbel St., to combine stereo headphones and unicycle for a leisurely cruise around the block. The weatherman calls for some clouds to move back in the area =riday, with some precipitation expected over the weekend. Highs should reach the mid-60s by Saturday. Local schools equal in pupil support — The acting superintendent spoke of three bills in various stages of the legislative process in Lansing. Senate Bill 9, pertaining to kindergarten enrollment has already passed in the house and probably will become law, said Miller. The bill provides that a child must be five on or before Nov. 1 for the 1984-85 year, Oct 1 The Hastings by Robert J. Johnston Except for Maple Valley, which sits at the bottom of five schools serving most of Barry County, the school districts here spend a nearly equal amount of money per pupil and levy a nearly equal number of mills on property. Wide gaps exist, however, in the average teachers salaries, cost of administration, and property values, a major factor in the amount of state aid a local district receives. At the top of the five county schools in expenditures per pupil is Delton, with $1,964 spent from the general fund in the district. Delton ranks 388th out of 529 state school districts. In comparison. Maple Valley spends only $1,829 and ranks 477th. Hastings spends $1,896, ranking 433d; Thornapple-Kellogg, $1,927, ranking 417th; and Lakewood, $1,952, ranking 397th. Millage rates Lakewood levies the highest millage rate of the five districts, 27.52 mills. Of those. 19.35 are voted mills and 8.63 are allocated mills. Deltor. ranks second in millage with 19.10 voted mills and 8.00 allocated mills, for a total of 27.10. Third in millage is Hastings, levying 26.51 mills from 18.51 voted mills and 8.00 allocated. Thornapple-Keltogg’s millage rate is 25.82,19.00 voted and 8.00 allocated. Maple Valley is again at the bottom of the list with 25.01 total mills from 16.71 voted mills and 8.30 allocated. Salaries Hastings teachers are paid the most of the five districts, ranking 113th in the state with an average salary of $24,204. In contrast. Lakewood ranks 330th in the slate with an average salary of $20,155. Thornapple-Kellogg ranks second in salaries in the five schools and 166th in the state, with an average of $22,941. Delton’s average salary is $21,739, placing it 222nd in the state, and Maple Valley's average is $20,944, ranking it 269th. The state does not provide average salaries for administrators, but does show a cost per pupil for administration and business. Maple Valley sat on the bottom of the list, ranking 497th at $512 per student. Hastings was not much higher, ranking 493d at $516 per student. Delton spends $545, for a ranking of 459th; Thomapple Kellogg ranks 371st with an expense of $594 ; and Lakewood spends $599 to rank 358th. Property values and state aid The slate equalized value of property within the districts (SEV), one of two im­ portant factors in determining the amount of state aid, placed Thornapple Kellogg at the top of the five schools when calculated per pupil. $40,386. Delton had the second highest, $39,695; Lakewood was $36,598; Hastings, $36,319; and Maple Valley, $31,535. Having the lowest SEV means that Maple Valley schools receive the highest amount of state aid and also receive the lowest amount of local dollars, $932 in state money per pupil against $820 in local funds. Maple Valley ranks 74th in amount of state aid received, but 506ih in amount of local dollars generated. Continued on page 12 for 1985-86, and Sept. 1 for the 1986-87 year and thereafter. Another bill being discussed would reestablish a permanent millage for local school districts. "This would eliminate the need to continually pass renewals," said Miller. “A third bill that I consider to be of major importance would require that state aid keep pace with increases in property taxes," said Miller. He urged area residents to contact and support the backers of the proposal. Sen. Posthumus of Lowell and Sen. Henry of Grand Rapids. Miller said Hastings High School has been accredited by North Central Association for the 1982-83 school year, but will be on "an accredited-warned status" for 1983-84 due to curtailment of certain services. Reasons for the warning are lack of counselors, lack of librarians, the closure last spring of the high school media center, and an inadequate length of the school day. "During the next school year, it must be out goal to correct these violations," said Miller. Five youths have been identified as having vandalized the junior high over spring break, causing $559 worth of damage to windows. Miller said the youths have been turned over to juvenile authorities, and that his goal is to seek restitution. Superintendent's kudos, in the form of imaginary bouquets, went to Dr. Jim Atkinson, Hastings physician, for "his ef­ forts in promoting sports for our youth.” Miller note that Atkinson has “given generously of his time and talent in raising thousand of dollars to keep athletics available for kids duri.ig these difficult financial times." Bouquets also went to sixth grade students and staff, and to J-Ad Graphics, publisher of the Reminder and Banner, for the production of the junior journal, a student newspaper . Lastly, thanks and bouquets went to the seven-member Hastings Board of Education. "I believe that through the efforts of these seven people the image of the school has improved in the community, the atmosphere of relations among employee groups and the board has been one of benefit to students," said Miller. Headlines this week: • Schools should take time to rebuild Miller says...page 7 • Country Journal: new column features DNRman.„page5 • Fedsmaypayfor dty*s share of airport.-page 7 Banner Price 20* Demoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings, Michigan Volume 128, No. 16 Thursday, April 21,1983 Barry County civil defense plan ready for nuclear attack by Norma Peterson Civil defense officials say that Barry Count, is now prepared to deal with nuclear or enemy attack, natural disasters and technological disasters such as chemical spills or airplane crashes. Larry Hollenbeck, Barry County civil defense director, says that the portion of the county's emergency operations plan that deals with nuclear disasters is now complete. A drill and exercise will be conducted sometime in June. “The drill will consist of an oral review where we take all principal people, present simulated disasters so people can see what will take place and react to each situtation," Hollenbeck said. He said this allows people involved to see if the plan will work and to discover shortfalls. The portion of the plan that deals with nuclear and enemy attack, called appendix II, is broad enough to work for all disasters, except that the sheltering plans are dif­ ferent, Hollenbeck said. He said that he has a 35 page computer printout of shelters in Barry County. "We can house well over 100,000 people, allowing 40 square feet per person in Barry County,” the civil defense director said. He added that shelters are no longer stocked with food because food can be decontaminated by washing it and water is decontaminated after 14 days. "A nuclear confrontation is extremely survivable,” Hollenbeck said. He said that 22 nuclear detonation zones have been designated in the nation, with the closest to us at Battle Creek. Because of its location, Barry County has been designated as a host county for essential workers from Kent and Kalamazoo counties. Reception centers for those workers are the Delton-Kellogg School in Delton, the Mental Health Clinic in Freeport and the Thornapple-Kellogg School in Middleville. In case of a nuclear attack, workers would take refuge in those centers and wait a 14 to 26 day period for radiological levels to be reduced before they return to their own counties. Some of the principal agencies involved in the plan include the Sheriff's Department for warning, communication and law en­ forcement; the Health Department for health and safety; the Road Commission for evacuation and removal of heavy equip­ ment; the Department of Social Services for shelter; the Equalization Department for damage assessment; the Hastings Am­ bulance Service for transportion of the sick and injur'd, and the fire departments. The chairman of the county board of commissioners becomes the top public of­ ficial in the county under the plan. “Nuclear planning is a volatile subject,” Hollenbeck continued. “As long as we don’t have anything happening, it has negative connotations.” He said that planning will allow the United States to move the population within 72 hours. Barry County's civil defense plan was developed in conjunction with the Michigan State Police Emergency Services Depart­ ment. Bonnie Fighter, consultant and program coordinator with the department, worked on the Barry County plan. Fighter said that she spent 70 working days on the emergency operations plan. She estimated the cost of the plan at $13,000, funded 100 percent by the federal govern­ ment. That figure includes her salary, a public nfficials conference held in Decem­ ber, travel expenses, and printing costs. Barry County will receive about 50 bound copies of the plan to be distributed to public officials. “The total plan is meant to cover all types of disasters," she said. She will return to the county in June to assist with the drill and exercises. Former Judge Archie McDonald dies in Tennessee Former Judge Archie McDonald, who served on the Barry-Eaton Circuit Court bench from 1942 to 1967, died in Knoxville, Tenn., Wednesday, after a long illness. He was 89. McDonald came to Hastings in the late 1920’s, served as prosecutor, then succeeded Judge Russell McPeake to the circuit court bench. He served as judge for four terms before retiring McDonald was born in Canada in 1892 and and went to high school in Holly, Mi. He went to the University of Michigan for his un­ dergraduate and law degrees. He was admitted to the bar in Ann Arbor in 1923 and first prac­ ticed law in Detroit. Locally, he was active in the Hastings Rotary Club, the Boy Scouts, where he received the Silver Beaver Award, the Methodist Church, and a number of community projects. In 1953 he was elected president of the Michigan Judges Association. In 1967, he was appointed to the newly created Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission, set up to oversee Charlton Park. He served as its chairman in 1971. Friends said that he was instrumental in moving the Carlton Center Church to the park. “I respected and loved him," Judge Richard Shuster, the present Barry-Eaton judge, said this morning. "When I came to Hastings. I was a young man. He took a great interest in the young lawyers in his circuit. He felt an obligation to assist in training them and guiding them. He really has been an assistive and guiding force in my life since 1957." Shuster said that he has maintained contact with McDonald since McDonald moved to Knoxville in 1971. Shuster said he consulted with McDonald before seeking the appointment as judge, last year, and McDonald wrote a letter to the Judicial Qualifications Com­ mittee on his behalf. "Since receiving the appointment we have had a number of conversations by telephone and correspondence," Shuster said. “He took a great interest in the continuation of many things that he felt strongly about with regard to the performance in the office of circuit judge." Shuster said that McDonald will live on through "all of us upon whom he has nad a great and beneficial effect." Hastings attorney Paul Siegel, who practiced before McDonald for 20 years, called him “compassionate, never arrogant." He remembered a time when a man swore in court, then apologized to the judge. “ ‘That’s okay,' Archie said, ‘Never let it happen again,' ” Siege' recalled. "He was a fine, fine man," he said. "Everyone liked Archie." McDonald is survived by his wife. Ann, his son, Frederick, who is • a judge in Knoxville, and his daughter, Ann. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Knoxville. Arrangements are being made through Barry Funeral Home on Chatham Hwy., Knoxville. The McDonald family may be reached at B130 Ainsworth Dr., Knoxville. Tenn. 37919. The McDonald family has asked that memorial contributions be made to Charlton Park. Mrs. John Walton and Mrs. Richard Shuster are working on establishing a permanent memorial to McDonald at the park. Former Judge Archie McDonald �The Hastings Banner, Thursday. April 21. 1983 —Page 2 Strand Theatre purchased by Johnson family The Strand Theatre in Hastings has been purchased by the Johnson family of Hastings Manufacturing Co. and will be renamed The Cinema. The business has been opened and closed a number of times in recent years by its owner Gordon Bennett of Middleville. Stephen I. Johnson, who purchased the theater under the corporation SAMCO, said his firm will take over on May 1. He has named Gary Hill as manager. The new owners plan to recarpet the theater and retile the lavoratories, Johnson said. "We probably will have first run movies three-fourths of the time and maybe we'll have some classics," Johnson said. He said they also hope to add a Saturday matinee for children in the future. Plans also include operation six days a week with shows at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Hill said that they might be able to offer a dif­ ferent show during the week than on the weekend. Johnson said that they bought the business because they felt the town needed a modernized theater. Burned infant to stay in foster care home Airport expansion opposed To The Editor: No! I won't be going to Murphy’s meeting. Also, I didn t see any legal notice about entering objections to airport expansion before. Just one more thing, like county busing, this is being pushed on us. All we need is for Kent County’s surplus planes flying out of here (the Hastings Airport). We already have five of those noisy open-air planes flying here now that need no license to fly. They fly low, over houses, circle woods (spooking deer?) They are a pain. There will be more. Also we have enough stunt pilots at the airport as it is. Ask residents in a five mile radius. I would like to see in print exactly how much local industries use the airport. If they are primary users, let them pay the freight andgetthecouity financing out. The State is broke. U.S. Government is suffering the same. When they get the new terminal built it will just have to be called “Murphy’s”. This project is being undertaken because planes are being forced out of Kent County Airport and because ofsome people here! We do not need either of them. Sincerely, Donald W. Johnson BANNER CORRECTION The position of school nurse cost the Hastings Area School District $33,400 when the job was cut last spring. That figure in­ cludes salary, fringe benefits, mileage and supplies. Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • EDITOR'S NOTE: Thit column will ba published on a regular batia as the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking volunteers may make use of this space. Information should be mode known to Norine Jacobs 943-3254 or Don Rewo 948-3259 at Social Services. MATERIAL DONATIONS Five fomiliet in Barry County are waiting for your u»ad refrigerator. This l* a lax deductable aift. Won’t you call 948-3254? H your baby no longer an infant? Your vaporizer*, cribt, playpens, car seats are something you can share with another family. Local agencies are in need of baby items to loan others on a no-charge basis. Coll 948-3254. Young mothers are requesting vacuum cleaners to assist them in housekeeping. Can you help someone who wants to improve tb-ir living situo*!°?,? AI1 ar* given to Barry County residents. Call 948-3254. Couches, beds, stoves, dressers are needed for Barry County residents, items ore given free of Charge to low income and crisis need families. Coll Norine at 948-3254. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED W bH, W fw b,i„8 joy fun, activities and new learning experiences into their life. Couples, men. women of all oges con help. Coll and talk to Bill Monroe of 948-3207. Big Brolhers/Big Sisters of SoulhCentral Michigan. Women looking for a break from doily home activities — this may be for you. Ladies, exper­ ienced in phone and typing skills with a good personality ore needed one or two doys per week to volunteer in an office setting. Call Don Rewo at 948-3254. Hastings Barry County Probate Judge Richard Loughrin ruled Friday that the infant girl whom police believe was burned in a microwave oven will continue to live in a foster care home, and ordered the infant's parents to undergo psychological counseling. The I’z-year-old brother of the girl, however, no longer needs to be protected as a ward of the court, ruled Loughrin. Loughrin reached his decisions after hearing recommendations from Barry juvenile court workers. The infant, Tracy, and her brother, Steven, were made wards of the court Dec. 22. Their mother, Claudia Joyce Raynes, is currently charged with two felony counts of cruelty and neglect to children. Barry Prosecutor Judy Hughes did not object to the termination of wardship for Steven, but did object to returning Tracy to the home on the grounds that there are criminal charges pending against the mother. Loughrin heard favorable reports from juvenile court workers who had been working with the Raynes family since the child suffered the bums in early November. One juven.ie worker testified that the children had spent the past several weekends with their parents without incident. The worker also said that x-rays of the children revealed no signs of past child abuse. Another court worker, Donald Miller, testified that the Raynes had a good relationship with their son, Steven, and that the child does not need court supervision. Mrs. Raynes has tried to plead both guilty and no contest to the child abuse charges on two separate occasions, only to have her plea refused both limes by Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming. The Prosecutor’s office and Raynes’ lawyer, William Mills, are both planning to appeal Deming's decisions. Tracy Raynes was four weeks old when she was admitted to Borgess Medical Center in Grand Rapids with severe burns. Doctors later amputated the infant’s right foot and part of her left hand, and had to remove much of her abdominal lining as a result of the burns. The parents claim the burns were discovered shortly after placing the infant on an ironing board in front of a microwave oven. Mrs. Raynes’ story, however, does not conform to the rule governing the offense of child cruelty, thus Deming refused the plea. Sheriff deputies recover stolen goods, arrest 3 Barry County sheriff officials sav they have cleared ‘.wo area home break-ins, and two larcenies, following the arrest of three subjects and the recovery of hundreds of dollars worth of stolen goods. Scott Varney, 20, E. State Rd., Nashville and Jeff Burger, 17, Vermontville Hiway, Vermontville, face preliminary exam in Barry County District Court on felony charges of breaking and entering. A third suspect, Rick Ay les, 20, Devine Rd., Nashville, is scheduled for arraignment Thursday. Ken DeMett, Barry County sheriff detective, says his department’s in­ vestigation started April 8 when Eaton County authorities arrested four individuals, including a Barry County man, for burglaries there. The Barry man then reportedly led officers to a second suspect's home.where a cache of stolen goods was allegedly recovered. DeMott says he expects to clear more burglaries as the investigation develops. Police traced the pt operty to a March 12 break-in at the George Moore residence, Barger Rd., and a March 6 break-in of the Earl Wilson home. Thornapple Lake Rd. The properly stolen includes tools, chainsaws, household furnishings, and stereo sound equipment. Banner 9«<rnt»4 to lb» lnt«>ect« of • «»•» County S<nc» 1*51 MForm P.S. 3579 ,o P.O. Bo. B (usps Q7) 1952 N. Broodway. P O. Box B. Hostings, Ml 49058 PubiisM by.. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 16 —Thursday, April 21. 1983 Subscription Rates: S10 per year in Barry County: $12 per year in adjoining counties; and *13.50 per year elsewhere. The Strand Theatre which will be renamed The Cinema. Your Schools...The Best Place to Learn “General ramblings about education” by Robert Mil'er — Hastings Superintendent The quest for quality education must strive for excellence and find a kind of be continuous. Educators of today fulfillment in the work itself. We in must search for and find ideas and education must plant, fertilize and methods to make schools even more cultivate this idea of the pursuit of effective. Our schools are tlie very excellence. foundation of our democracy. We *The tasks of restoring a sound should be proud of the great con­ educational program in Hastings is tributions schools have made - but it is large, but not unattainable. We know clear, past accomplishments will not be productive schools have good enough for tomorrow. No matter how curriculums and good teachers. Thus, good our schools are today, we must the first step for us is to get our constantly strive to make them even curriculum house in order. This was better. The challenges are many: told to us by the members of the assuring the future generations will be curriculum study committee A strong computer literate, building part­ curriculum has clear objectives, nerships to assure effective com­ requires appropriate instructionai munication and higher levels of public materials, outlines effective teaching confidence, establishing standards strategies and calls for frequent tests of while maintaining equity, and assuring student performances. financial support. Your board of education last Monday It appears to many of us that the night took the first step in rebuilding pursuit of excellence on the job seems our system. They wisely authorized the to have been lost among young people. position of curriculum coordinator. They seem to be more interested in job This is the foundation from which will benefits, perks and salaries, than they grow an improved educational op­ are in doing a good job. But those who portunity for each of our youngsters. succeed in any profession are those who Congratulations!! Board of Education. Responsibilities of health dept, nurses outlined The duties and efforts of the nursing division at the Barry-Eaton Health Depart­ ment was highlighted on Monday’s Barrv County Board of Commissioners' agenda Acting Nursing Director Pam Groner detailed the work of her health branch which consists of 5*2 fulltime nurses, a halftime nutritionist, a home health aide, and a halftime technician with a budget of sliehtlv over 1312,000. ’ She told the commissioners the division has three main areas of responsibility — home health nursing, public health nursing and clinic health nursing. The second area, public health care, in­ volves control of communicable diseases such as measles, polio, diphtheria, and so on. “Today this is not as big of a job as it was 30 years ago,” Groner said. "It’s still a top priority even though those diseases are mostly under control.” She noted that most diseases are now imported and that young adults of late teens and early 20s are the most susceptible. “They’re in-between the ages where they haven't been immunized or they haven’t had the disease to become immune," she ex­ plained. The first, she noted, involves "skilled services”. "It’s nursing or therapy done at home under a doctor's orders." Ms. Groner explained. "It's for patients who need ser­ vice, but not hospital care. "This is a growing area,” she said. “Five years ago we had 200 admissions. This year we had 450 admissions with 138 from Barrv County.” The care involves visits by a registered nurse or by a therapist, depending on the need. Work at the schools is another respon­ sibility of the public health nurses with each nurse spending two days a week at their assigned district. 'TB skin tests, information on a student’s immunization dates, class talks, conferences with teachers, seeing a referred child are among the duties done at the school,” said Groner. Visits to the home, particulary for senior citizens.to day care centers, and to foster Hastings man, 17, pleads guilty to car theft, burglary A Hastings man pleaded guilty in Barry’ County Circuit Court Friday to unlawfully drh ing away a motor vehicle and attempted burglary. Daniel Jay George, also known as Daniel Reed, 17, 411 E. Blair St., will be sentenced on the two counts May 13. In exchange for his pleas, prosecutors agreed to drop three counts of burglary and one count of receiving and concealing stolen property. In other court proceedings: Police Beat: Michael Lyone Hammond, 38, 5024 S. Bedford Rd., was sentenced to four months in the Barry County Jail, and two years probation for attempted false pretenses over $100. The charge stems from a false insurance cla> n allegedly filed by Hammond with the AAA Group Insurance Company. Jeffery Craig Main, 18, 353 S. Main SL, Clarksville, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of larceny in a building. Main was arrested for the Dec. 31 break-in of Lakewood High School, in which dozens of baseball jerseys were stolen. Main faces up to four years in prison. Gary Russell Blakeslee, 31, 4034 N. Monroe, Lowell, faces a minimum of one year in jail following his plea of guilty to third offense driving under the influence of liquor. A Barry County sheriff deputy arrested Blakeslee March 15 on M-43 near Coats Grove Rd. The crime of third offense DUIL carries a sentence of not less than one year, nor more then five years in confinement, and a fine of between $500 and $5,000. Sentencing is scheduled for May 13. Richard Allen McNew, 211 Gold NW, Grand Rapids, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of carrying a concealed weapon. In exchange for his plea, prosecutors dropped a charge of possession of a loaded firearm in or upon a vehicle in a state game area. Sentencing is set for April 29. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. homes, and counseling people who walk into the office also occupy that area of respon­ sibility. The third area — clinic health nursing — involves manning and administering the veneral disease clinic, the tuberculosis clinic, and three federally-funded clinics, including a "Medicaid Screening Program” and a nutrition clinic for pregnant and nursing women, infants and children up to to five years. “This is the smallest area for now,” Groner noted, “but it’s probably i a.» that’s going to grow.” In other business, the board of com­ missioners: - heard a report by Warren Arnold on preventative maintenance of county building roofs. Arnold noted that a “nuclear moisture gauge" now available shows where moisture content is highest. “Contracting an individual lab to make the tests (including cuts in the roof for analysis) would cost about five cents a square foot,” he elaborated. He estimated that the lab work, plus any emergency repairs, would c«t 10 cents a square foot or less. “The lab would gather the information then give it to me,” Arnold said. “Then I would make recommendations, if any to you.” - went on record supporting the idea that the KBE Railroad right-of-way be kept for public use. "I think it’s good economics for the county and good for future tourism to protect this (for public use),” sr.id commissioner James Goidon, explaining that local individuals have been working toward that goal. “It’s a darn nice scenic trail. I think it’s important that we in the county make that statement" It was decided to send a letter to the Dept, of Natural Resources, noting that desire. - were informed that a new public fishing site was being installed on the Thornapple River off Airport Road. PUBLIC OPINION by Ken Relbel Is there a new car in your future? SADDLES, harnesses, bridles, halters and other riding equipment worth $1,355 were reported stolen Saturday from a storage trailer owned by Cleo Prescott, 1657 Gurd Rd. Sheriff deputies report that the thieves removed a padlock to gain entry. A 12-SPEED bicycle war reported stolen Monday by Char Soles, 8707 Cory Dr. Sarah Robinson Mark Curtis TillioDolson Curt Stevenson Flames gut bedroom on E. Walnut in Hastings Hastings fire officials are investigating a blaze that gutted the bedroom of an E. Walnut St. home Monday afternoon. Officials estimate damage to the Dick Pinkier home, 536 E. Walnut, between $6,000 and $7,000. Flames were reportedly confined to a bedroom, and a moderate amount of smoke damage is also reported. Newest citizens at Pennock IT’S A GIRL Jeffery and Darlene Joynson, Hastings, April 10 3:21 a.m., 8 lbs. 1 oz; Jack and Lorene Longstreet. Middleville, April 10, 1:34 p.m.. 6 lbs. 14 oz.; Gary and Kris Bishop, Hastings. April 12, 11:11 p.m., 8 lbs. 64 oz.; Tony and Debra Kidder, Hastings, April 14, 12:13 p.m., 8 lbs. 1 oz.; Larry and Corinna Kenyon. Nashville, April 15, 4:55 p.m., 5 lbs. 5 oz.; Patrick and Karen Powers, Nashville, April 16, 8:08 a.m.. 7 lbs. 2 oz.; Russell and Gaye Patterson. Hastings, April 18, 5:09 a.m., 6 lbs. 34 oz. David and Joan Smith Portage, Bronson Hospital. Kalamazoo. April 11, Claire Alexis, f lbs. 1 oz. at 9:47 p.m. Grandparents are Rev. and Mrs. Willard H. Curtis of Hastings, and Donald and Helen Smith of Portage. IT’S A BOY Teresa Rose. Hastings, April 15, 5:35 p.m., 8 ibs. 4 oz.; Carl and Hazel Bode. Middleville, April 16,4:24 p m., 7 Ibs. 154 oz.; James and Laurie Overbeck. Lake Odessa. April 19,6:07 a m.. 8 lb 114 oz.; Timothy and Kendra Ockerman, Nashville. April 19. 7:19 a.m., 8 lbs. 144 oz. Capt. James and Jackie Payne, James Matthew, born April 7 at Edwards Airforce Base. Calif.. 7 Ibs 13 oz. Grandparents are Lawrence and Lorabelle Payne of Hastings and Howard and Frances Spratt of Ken­ tucky. Jason is welcomed by his sister, Julie. Jim Lewis Bob Griffin • QUESTION • Spurred by lower interest rates, rebates, and better quality products, many Americans are at long last buying new cars. American auto makers are happy - not only are they reporting heftier profits, but recalling tens of thousands of la Id-off workers as well. Is there a new car in your future? What would it take to get you to buy a new car? Sarah Robinson: "We usually buy a used car. A new car is OK is you have the extra cash, but we don’t care to go in debt for a vehicle. We have other priorities.” She says American car quality has risen in the last five years “to be more competitive with foriegn makes." Mark Curtis: “Not since they changed the model of my Ford truck. I don't like the looks of the new ones," says Curtis, who drives a 1979 Ford pickup. "I'll go to a different make if I have to." Curtis say’s he's "sold on American cars and trucks,” but it isn't that way with a lot of people. "Most people go with the lowest price, and in most cases that means foreign brand." Tillie Doison: “1 don’t intend to buy a new car. I have a 1977 Buick in good condition." She's says it's advisable to go with a new car. though. • • Linda Greenfield Arthur Burghdoff Curt Stevenson: Stevenson’s car is only a year old, so he doesn’t plan on buying a newone soon. He does have praise for auto makers, though. “I think today’s cars are better made than four or five years ago.” He cites competition from the Japanese as one reason for the better quality. Jim Lewis: "I haven’t bought one lately, but it's about time for a new car,” says Lewis, who drives a 1977 Mercury. He says he'll probably buy American. “All cars are pretty expensive now, American or foriegn." Bob Griffin: “No, I'm unemployed, and can't afford one.” Griffen drives a 1976 station wagon. “American cars are getting better. They have to to be competitive." Linda Greenfield: “We have an older car, and now is a good time to buy because of the lower interest rates." Greenfield says she hopes American car makers “have learned from their foreign competitors, and raised the quality" of domestic autos. Arthur Burghdoff: "I just bought a used pickup truck. New cars are too high priced for me" Art says the last year prices were af­ fordable to him was 1978. "The same car I bought in 1978 for $7,200 cost me $15,000 now. I can't see that." �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. April 21,1983 — Page 3 what's cookin' eivi by Elaine Gilbert This week featuring... Sandra Conklin When Sandra Conklin’s cooking in the kitchen, she’s under the watchful gaze of a tiny tot who sits in a highchair. The “lot” doesn't talk or cry because she’s one of Sandy’s soft-sculptured baby doll creations that adds a decorative touch to her kitchen. Mak*ng dolls is a hobby that Sandy enjoys. Others are captivated with the charm of Sandy's dolls too because the Hastings woman has sold over 100 of them. “You might say it’s a hobby that got out of hand," she laughs. Using the soft-sculptured effect makes the dolls look more realistic than ordinary cloth ones, Sandy said. The addition of "craft fur" hair adds a natural touch too. Sandy also makes the tiny clothes which her dolls wears, but adds that they can wear commercially made infant garments. Sandy likes to try a variety of crafts and says she’s fond of doing “anything that you can do with a needle and thread.” Making the dolls evolved from first making kitchen witches, of all things, she said. After creating some kitchen witches for a church bazaar, she soon tired of the witches and decided to try her hand at making a larger (and prettier) doll. Sandy also likes to spend time doing candlewicking and cross-stitch projects. Her finished needlework, including pillows and pictures, add a warm touch to the interior of her home as does a “welcome” plaque that greets visitors outdoors. The welcome sign is an example of Sandy’s country painting, a bobby she used to pursue. Sandy is enthused about a candlewick quilt that women from her church are making for their annual bazaar. The candlewick quilt will be made of “all natural colors” and will fit a "full to queen size” bed, she said. A member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Sandy is active in the United Methodist Women's group. She served as church bazaar chairman last year and is heading the quilt committee tins year. Reading is another way she likes to spend her time. As a member of the 'Hastings Women's Club, she has served on that organization's annual George Washington Bridge and Games Night committee. Sandy, a native of Nashville (Mi.), graduated from Bellevue High School. After graduation, she took courses to become a practical nurse and worked for a couple of years in the nursery at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. She's also had several office jobs over the years. She and her husband, Eugene, and daughters moved to S. Broadway in Hastings about seven years ago when they sold their farm which was located midway between Hastings and Battle Creek. "I like living here better,” said Sandy. “I think you need a change once in a while or you get in a rut. And it’s much handier living here (for shopping and activities). The Conklins' daughters are both graduates of Hastings High School. Tammy, 22, will graduate from Olivet College next month and Sherry, 20, attends Grand Valley State College. The family enjoys traveling and Sandy said she has fond memories of visiting Virginia and Williamsburg and would like to go there again. When Sandy’s planning the family menu, she knows she can please appetites by prepaiing oven-barbequed chicken which she selected as her favorite recipe. “It’s a recipe that everybody seems to like. “It is a Weight Watcher recipe, but you can serve it to the whole family because everybody likes it,” said Sandy. The oven-barbequed chicken is “very simple" to make and it “bakes quite fast,” she said. Sandra's Oven Bar-B-Q Chicken Ingredients: 3-lbs. chicken pieces, skin­ ned; 1-cup tomato puree (or tomato paste); 2-packets chicken flavored instant broth and seasoning mix <or substitute two-ieaspoons bouillon cubes) ; *4-teaspoon liquid smoke; 1teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; and 1-cup canned crushed pineapple (with no sugar added. Place chicken in a single layer in a casserole dish. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. Cover. Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes or until chicken is done. Sandra Conklin prepares her favorite recipe — oven-barbequed chicken, a dish low in calories and simple to make. In the foreground, is one of the softsculptured baby dolls she enjoys making as a hobby. The doll sits in an antique high chair as part of Sandro's kitchen decor. (Banner photo) Mrs. Nancy Bailey of Union Pier, Mich, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ainsworth of Freeport wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Carlene, to Joe Garrett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Garrett of Forrest City, Fla. Carlene is a 1979 graduate of Martin High School and is employed by Bennigans in San Antonio, Tex. Joe is a 1977 graduate of Lake Brantly High School, Forrest City, Fla. and is a manager for Red Lobster in San Antonio, Tex. A June 4 wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs.'Arthur Fredenburg of 2411 8th Ave. S., Escanaba, and formerly of Hastings, announce the engagement of their daughter, Debra L. Fredenburg, to Peter J. Gafner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gafner, Jr. of 916 7th Ave. S., Escanaba. Debra will graduate from Central Michigan University in May in Interior Design. Peter will also graduate in may from Michigan Technological University majoring in mechanical engineering. He has accepted a position with Pratt and Whitney in Hartford, Conn. The couple plan to wed Aug. 20. Sutton-Armour to wed in June Symonds-Craven engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Sutton of Rockwood and formerly of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Brenda Lynn, to Wendell (Butch) Armour. Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Armour of South Haven and formerly of Hastings. Brenda is a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School. Butch is a 1980 graduate of Hastings High School and is an employee of the Bechtel Corp, of St. Clair, Mich, and is also attending St. Clair County Community College. A June 11 wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. John Symonds are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sharon Kay, to Mr. Richard H. Craven III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Durham of Nashville. Sharon is a 1982 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is presently attending Argubright Business College in Battle Creek. Richard is in the 1983 graduating class of Maple Valley High School and is presently employed at Carl’s Supermarket in Nash­ ville. A 1983 fall wedding is being planned. Marriage Licenses Volunteers of all ages make area better Hastings is joining communities across the country in saluting the contributions and achievements of volunteers this week, April 17-23, which has been declared National Volunteer Week. The week serves as a time for Fredenburg-Gafner engagement told Ainsworth-Garrett engagement told organizations to publicly thank volunteers 'or their contributions and to encourage all citizens of all ages to become more actively involved in meeting needs in their com­ munities. The Volunteer Services division of the Jessie Bancroft is a vivacious 79 and spends many hou-s each week as a volun­ teer, crocheting hats for needy children. (Banner photo*) Some of the donated hats, scarfs, and mittens mode by volunteers through the Social Services Department are distributed through elementary schools by children who need them. On the left, Cindy Lieffers. the social services dept.'s coordinator of craft projects, presents an assortment of items to Northeastern Elementary School in Hastings. Looking over the selection are Jean Engler (right), second grade teacher, who had the idea to distribute some of the donations through the schools; and students Tammi Snore and Ben Hull who examine the handiwork. Barry County Department of Social Services is just one of the local agencies which is saluting its volunteers for the hundreds of hours of time and talent they give to the community. Volunteer Services has a wide range of volunteers who do everything from collec­ ting food for the emergency food bank to serving as parent aides in private homes. They also have a group of about 10 volunteers who unselfishly devote many hours to knitting hats, mittens, and scarfs which are then distributed free to needy children. Some of the knitted items are also given to local elementary schools to provide warmth to youngsters who have forgotten to bring their hats or mittens or to children who have .J3t them or do not own any. One of the most productive volunteer knitters is 79-year-old Jessie Bancroft. Jessie has made more than 100-items (hats, scarfs, socks, etc.) despite the fact that she had a heart attack last year and suffered a stroke prior to that. “It’s great therapy for me," Jessie says of State’s jobless rate climbs up Michigan's March jobless rate climbed back to its January level of 17.0 per­ cent. according to estimates released today by S. Martin Taylor, director of the Michigan Employment Security Commission. In March the number of jobless workers across the state increased by 21,000 to 720,000. In February unemployment totaled 699,000 or 16.5 percent of the labor force. A year earlier. March 1982, Michigan’s unemployment rate was also 17.0 percent with 722,000 out of work. Taylor explained that scattered job losses in government and con­ struction and among the self employed accounted for a drop of 32.000 in total em­ ployment during the month Employment fell to 3,507,000 in March. There was also a modest decline of 11.000 in the state’s labor force which slipped to 4,227,000 in March. “Michigan's unem­ ployment rate is basically following a flat track that began in December when the rate was 17.3 percent," Taylor said. her crocheting ana knitting. Shestill doesn’t have the full use of her left hand, but she gives her right one a work out. After her heart attack, Jessie said crocheting was a slow process. But, she didn't give up. Soon her speed improved and now she can make as many as three crocheted hats in a day. Just since Easter, she has made enough hats to cover a dining room table. “It’s fun," she says of her work. And besides that “it keeps me out of mischief," Jessie chuckles. Crocheting for others is rewarding too, to know that you’re doing something to help others, she said. The yarn Jessie and other volunteers use is donated to the social services department. She says she doesn't use a pattern when she crochets a hat. “I just make it up as I go” Jessie was bom in England and moved to Canada when she was 19. She has been a Hastings area resident for about 20 years. FAST Repair Service Lynn Laubaugh, 30, Grand Rapids, and Martha Wolfe. 24, Hastings. Benjermin Fillingham, 19, Hastings, and Diane Beckman, 18, Hasitngs. Robert Lee Acker. 36, Delton, and Penny Jean Ferkins, 23, Delton. Russell Harrington, 32, Nashville, and Tressa Woodworth, 20, Nashville. James O'Shea, 29, Middleville, and Kimberly Rand, 28. Middleville. William Schmidt, 22, Hickory Corners and Catherine McCormick, 22, Delton. Jeffery Cross, 28, Lake Odessa, and Brenda Lee Heise, 21, Woodland. Kenneth Carns, Jr., 18, Hastings, and Sandy Dee Wagner, 21, Hastings. James Hefele, 35, Delton and Linda Oswalt, 34, Delton. Michael Awrey. 27, Middleville, and Robin Holes, 29, Middleville. Jeffery Adams, 27, Middleville, and Bobbi Lee Doorn. 23, Middleville. RobertShumway, 28, Hastings, and Shelly Dunkelberger, 24, Hastings. Wesley Martin, 18, Hastings, and Kari Coon, 19, Hastings. Arthur Calhoun, 67, Plainwell, and Ruth Asbury, 64, Battle Creek. Michael Rideout, 35, Hastings, and Laura DeVore, 28, Hastings. James DeVries, 26, Hastings, and Lisa Hill, 21, Nashville. Lyle Keefers to observe 50th A 50th anniversary open house for Lyle and Helen Keefer of rural Mulliken is planned for Sunday, May 1, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Mulliken Community Center, formerly Mulliken school. It will be given by the couple’s children and grandchildren. They request no gifts please. Former resident completes law enforcement course Karen Wilkins, former Hastings resident, has completed a two month course at the correction academy where she scored 89.5 academically. Ms. Wilkins also scored very high in her shotgun and revolver marksmanship. She is empoloyed by the Pinella County Sheriff Department, and is now residing in Largo, Fla . with her two daughters, Annette and Shannon. Wilkins is the daughter of Mary Ellen Suntheimer, 1797 Iroquois Trail, Hastings. • Engraving • Watch Repair HODGES JEWELRY Your Full Service Repcir Center 122 W State St. Hastings Ph. 945 2963 A CLASS OFFERED BY WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY IN HASTINGS Spring — 1983 Junior and Senior Level Classes Offered PSY/597 - Topical Studies in Psychology: Family Intervention will be held at Hastings Pennock Hospital... 3 credits. Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-9:30 p.m. Starts ... 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TOM WATSON MANAGER HOME EQUITY LOANS TO *25,000 OR MORE �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, April 21, 1983 — Page 4 New film on Corrie Ten Boom to be shown Catholic men join together to form club St. Cyril 4 Methodius Catholic Church of Gun Lake and St. Augustine Catholic Church of Middleville announce the formation of “The Brothers of CMA”, a men’s club organized for the purpose of promoting the spiritual and material needs of the two congregations To celebrate the founding of the “Brothers of CMA", a 50-50 Raffle is now underway to help raise funds for club projects. Tickets are currently being sold by club members Special music, sermon planned at Kazarene Church Rev. and Mrs. Ray Huffman will present a program of special music and preaching at the Hastings Church of the Nazarene, 1716 North Broadway, beginning April 26 and lasting through May 1 al 7 p m. each week­ day evening and at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 1. Rev. Huffman is an accomplished guitarist and Mrs. Huffman plays the piano and sings. Rev. Huffman has preached throughout the denomination for 30 years and has served in the Michigan District at Kalamazoo, Owasso, and Lansing. Pastor James Hilgendorf invites the public to attend the program. with the drawing of prize winners scheduleu for the regular club meeting on May 1. First prize is 25 percent of the money raised from ticket sales, second prize is 15 percent, and third prize is 10 percent. For more information about the 50-50 raffle contact either Jim Babcock al 795-7298, Erwin Doublestein. Jr. at 792-2124, Bill Chambers at 795-9741, or the Parish Rec ton­ al 792-2889. Kindergarten registration ,t planned at Hastings Registration for all new kindergarten students for the 1983-84 school year will be held May 3,4 and 5 from 9 a.m. io 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Students should register at the school where brothers and sisters attend or the nearest elementary school. A copy of your child’s birth certificate, that will become part of his or her permanent record, must be brought to the school at the time of registration. Information necessary to register your child for kindergarten in the fall of 1983 will be completed. All kindergarten parents are urged to register their child at this time. It is not necessary to bring your child with you at the time of registration. A special showing of the new World Wide Pictures release. "JESUS IS VICTOR" is scheduled for two'showing**, in the Hastings area. The first showing will be at the Stoney Point Free Methodist Church, comer of E. State Rd., and Wellman Rd., Saturday. April 30, at 7 p.m. The second showing will be at the Hastings Free Methodist Church, corner State Rd. and Boltwood St, Sunday, May 1, at 6 p.m. “JESUS IS VICTOR" is a personal and intimate portrait of Corrie Ten Boom, a Dutch Christian who, until she was silenced by a stroke in 1978 at the age of 86, traveled the globe telling of her experiences in Nazi- occupied Holland during World War II. She and her family were responsible for saving the lives of hundreds of Jews through their work with the 'underground.' Miss Ten Boom’s experiences have been related in a number of best-selling books, as well as through World Wilde’s award­ winning theatrical release. “THE HIDING PLACE.” The film gives the viewer an opportunity to meet Corrie face-to-face, to travel with her through 35 years of ministry in some 65 countries, and to discover the qualities of faith and courage that have made her a respected and beloved servant of God. Marriage film series planned at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings Film series on marriage will be shown at the First Presbyterian Church, in Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall, beginning on April 24 through May 22 at 7:30 p.m. every Sunday evening. Happier and more fulfilling marriage are the focal themes of the "Fun in Marriage Workshop". Charlie and Martha Shedd, writers of over 20 books, share their ex­ periences of 41 years of marriage with four couples who join with them in this five-part series. The titles of the films are: “Vocal Com­ munication", "Body Communication", “Soul Communication”, "How to Stay in Love", and “Straight Answers to Delicate Questions". The Shedds write a syndicated newspaper column, "How to Stay in Love", and have appeared on several national television shows; the most recent was "PM Magazine”, where they shared on “How to Stay in Love”. ra ATTOND SERVICES Delton Area CEDAR CREX BIBLE Campground Road,8 mi. S.. Pastor. Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 a.m.; Worship It a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice at 7 p.m.; Youth meet Sunday t> p.m..Wed PrayerBible7p.m. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Comer Piter and Cedar Creek Rd. Paul S. Howell. Pastor. Phone 9W8884. Saturday Services. Sabath School 9:20a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m Bible Study and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. Pastor: Elmer J. Faust. On M-43 in Delton. Services - Worship 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30-10:30, Evening Service 6 p.m.; United Meth­ odist Women every first Thursday. 7:30 p.m.; United Methodist Men every second Sunday, 7:30a.m. INTERLAKES BAPTIST, Delton Located on M-43 in Delton. Pastor Steve VanNatlan Sandy Campbell. Sunday School Director Sunday School id a.m.. Family Worthip and Bible Teaching 11 a m.. Children s Choir Practice at 7:50 p.m LastFriday o( every month. Family Night at 7:30 pm at the church Call KB-53!il MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Comer M 43 and Milo Road. Doug Iknlinglon Pastor R! No 3. Box 3I5A Delton. Mi. 49048 Phone 671-4702. Sunday School 10:00 am. Worship Servit-J 11:00. Evening Worship 8:00 pm., Wttfot;'1*' ■'vice 7:00 p.m. PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH Ata.; Sunday Nigtrt 7 p.m; Bill* Study. Wadnaaday Sarrica 7 p.m. i.?Ta^MHR£?VATH0L,c CHURCH. 11232 Fiona Rd. IMton Father Ray AOen. S.J. Paaicr U... c *a__ *' Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner offictaHng Phone 758-3146. Country Chapel worship 10:15 a m.: Sunday School 9 am.; Benfield COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH Former Johnstown Town­ ship Hall. Dowling Mark A Shriver Pastor. Sunday School 10 a m . Worship J0:65a.m , Evening service 6 p.m wed. evening prayer 7 pm. FeDowship dinner last Sunday of each mpnlh. 2:30pm. at the ehum Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH Hwy M 66 10 mi. S. of Nashville Robert Lee Sholts. Pastor Sunday 9:45 a m . Sunday School. 10 45 a m. Worship Service; 6 pm Yeung People Meeting. 7 00 p.m Evening Service; Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free com«el mg service on all problems Pl-one 616-758-3866 or 963-1713 FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N. Woodland Rd.. Lake Odessa. Pastor Richard Scssink Church phone 3674621 Pastor's phone 374-8938 Sundav Morning Worship 10:00 a.m . Sunday School 11:15 a.m.. evening service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday ■ Bible Study 7:00 p.m. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK La icy. Father Ray Allen Phone 623 .*490 Sun­ day Mass at 9.00 am. STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST. Wellman Rd. al F. State Rd Rev Charles Davenport. 119 Star St.. Spnng Arbor. Ml Ph. 517-750-2497. Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship Service 11 a m Mid week ServinWed al6pm PEACE UNITED METHODIST, CHURCH, at Harryville 4 miles W of Nashville on M-79 »evcn Reid. F«ior Worship Service 9:15 a.m ; Sunday Church School and Coffee F'ellowrhtp 10:15 a.m ; United Methodist Wotien* 1st Tuesday each month CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHUECH. Nashville Father Robert E Cooiam. P»»tor A mumon of St Roar Catholic Church. Hatting* Saturday Maa* 5:30 p.m Sunday Maas 9:30 a.m mST. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH o( Nashville Phone 8529719 Ccrnei Washington and State. Leonard F. Putnam. Pastor. Services: Sundays 9:45a.m. Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m Fellowship; Ham Church Scho< I (or *“*«*?•* "P® U.M.Y.F Jr Hi and U M Y.F. Sr Hi; Bible Hour - all ages. 1st Wednesday 7 Ji p m. each month. United Methodist Women. TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington, Nashville. Rev J. G. Boomer. Sunday School 9:45 am.; Sunday Worship 11:00 a m ; Evening Service 6•<» p.m . Bible Prayer. Wednesda t. 7:00p.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillip* St Pastor Leatar DeGroot. 5329808 or 852-9025 Assistant Partor Don Roeroe. 852-9808 Sunday Senw Sunday School 9:45. Sunday Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 7 pin . Wadnsriay night Bible Study 7 p.m. Bus Ministry — Call Don Roscoe B52M2b . MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Cloverdaie Rd , 5 miles south o( NashviDe. «, mile East of M-86. Pastor Marvin Potter. Phone 852-0861 Sunday Services; Sunday School 10 a.m; Morning Services 11 a.m . Ever.ing Smite 8 p.m.; Cottage Prayer meeting7:30 p.m Wednesday Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN comer of Barnum Rd and .M-66 Wood­ land Pastor George Speas. Phone 367274 t 9:45 a.m Worship; 11 a.m. Sunday School; Wednesday Prayer 8 p m ; W.M.A. 2nd Wednesday etch month; Adult C.E., 2nd Saturday etch month. 8 p m. WOODGROVE PARISH. Costs Grove Rev Pamela Owens. Pastor Phone 367-3324 Church School. 9 30 •••» - Wonhin Service. 10.45 am . Holy Communion first Sunday of each month. Women's Fellowship fi-st Thursday of each month at 10:00 a rr WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance Heffelfinger. Phone367-3961 9 15am Worship Service; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday UMYr Welcome The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Yalta Rd . Woodland. Timothy Rothfuaa, Pastor. Sun­ day school every Sunday al 9:15. Sunday worship 10 30 Coffee fellowship follow­ ing Sunday worship on 2nd and 4th Sun­ days each month. Lutheran Brotherhood meets 1st Sunday. 7:30 pm. Luther League mrcU 2nd Sunday. 6:30 p m. Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phil Perkins. Pastor. 10 am Sunday School; II a.m. Morning Wor­ ship; Junior Church. Nursery; 7 p.m Worship; Wednesday 7:30 pm. Family Night Missionary Society second Friday. 7 p m Potluck Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 106 Cheery St Pastor. Rev Jerry Drummond Phone 7655134. 10.00 am Sunday School. 11-00 a.m. Morning Worship; Evening Wonhip 7.00 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer meeting at Y C.W. Club’* 7 00 p.m. “A G rowing Church For Coming Lord. GALILEAN BAPTIST. 108th St. and N. Freeport Rd. Phone M5-57M. 10 a m Sunday School; it am Morning Worship; 7 p.m. Evening Service; Wednesday - Prayer Meeting7:30p m. HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M-.iO North of Freeport at the Kenl-loma County Lane. Rev James Kinaey Church School 10 a.m.. Morning Worship 11 a m Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m Morning Services. 11:15 Sunday School. Theseare classes forall MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. 708 West Main Street Worship 10 a m.. Sunday School 11:15 am.; Evening Worship 6 pm MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M-37. ju«t north of Middleville. 795-9726 Rev. W«Jry Smith. Paator Mark J. Highman. Paalor of Youth and Education. Sunday School 9:45 a m.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Russell St. Rev Gary Fmkbetner Phnne 795-7429 Sunday Warship Service to a m. and 7pm. Wednes day Bible Study 7:30 p m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH, M 37 at Parmalee Road. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor. Phone 8911585 Rev Charles Doombos. Assis­ tant Pastor, phone 795-3466 First Service 9 a >n.; Church School 10:15 a m . Second Service 11:15 a.m., Even ing Celebration 6 p m ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor. Phon 792-2x89 Sunday Mass 11 a.m McCallum church of the UMTO) BRETHREN LN CHRIST TV Church in the Wildwiwd* Utia Lake Road Pastor Gary Brook* Morning Worship 11 a m . Sunday Schoul 9 45 a m.; Evening Servin- 7 p.m . Prayer Meeting and Youth Mevlitg 7 P ni. Thursday; Women'* -Ml» monar- A*»onaUon Tint Th'maday of each month 930 a m Hostings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your Ute. Home. Business ano Csr E.W. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf -f- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodwoy - Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescription*’* • 118 S. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home Corne r of Walnut ft S. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan OrangevilleGun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Manti Rd . 2 mile* ac.uth of Gun Laie Rev Dan Bowman. Paator larry' TVngate. Sunday School Supt. Sunday Sihool 9 45 a m.. Church Servue* 11 a m.; 6 p.m Evening Services, WKin-aday 6:30 p m S 0 C K 3 thru 6 grsde*. 7 p.m Adult l*rsver and Bible Studt Bu» miniatry weekly with Ron Moorr. Call664-5413 for pickup MARTIN REFORMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Drive-in, walk-in chur.h with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev Man in Meeter. Pastor Worship Ser vices to a m and 7 30 p tn . Sunday School 11:15a m ST CRYIL & METHODIUS. Gun Lake Father Dennts Boylan. Pasinr Phone 792 2889 Saturday'Mass 5 p m Sunday Mass 9am DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH P®*" RMd war Fine Lake Rev John F Padgett. Pastor Sundav Worsnip9:3oa m and6pm . Sunday School It a m . Youth Choir meet's each .Monday 6 30 p tn r»A? 0F ASS‘SI EPISCO­ PAL CHI RCH OF ORA.NGEVILLF. Sunday Mass 8 a m ..Church School 9 am. ramily Euchansi tn am Nursery to a m . Midweek services as &Ml43r M1 Fa,her Kurl F,s'h V,ta' Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner Broadway and Center St Fr. Shel­ don Harbaeh. Locum Tenen* Service*: Sunday. Maa* and Church School 10 a.m. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover, liaaung* l^omud Davis. Pastor. Ph tM8-23.M>ortM.re9429 Sunday Sundry School 9:45 a.m.. Wonhip 11.a.m.. Yqdth 5 pm. Evening Worship 6 pan . Fellowship •nd Coffee 7:15 pm. Nursery for all ser­ vice*. Wednesday CYC 6 45 p m., prayer •nd Bible study 7 p_-n. Hastings Area ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE ChuRCH. 2625 Airport Rd. Ibrk Taggart. Pastor Churrh pbone: 918-8482 Sunday School 9:45 a m.; Worship 11 am. Junior Church 11 •.m.. Evening Worship 7 p.m.. Nursery BARRY COUNTY* CHURCH OF CHRIST. Mi North Michigan. J. David Walker. Minister 945-2838. Sun Services 10 a m ; Bible Study 11 a.m. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday evening Bible Study 7 p.m HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHUr.CH. 3C7 E Marshall St. Haatinga. Rev. Marvin S::kniilkr. Phone 94541197. Services: Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morn­ ing Worship '.1.00 a.m Sunday and even­ ing aervice 7:30 p.m Wednreday mid week prayer meeting 7:30 p m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 9*« 80tH Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30a.m. Morning Worship 10:45a.m . Evening Worship 6 p m Wednesday Family Night Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p m Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8 30 p.m Sundav mornin” service broadcast WBCH PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. M50 at Bell Rd Rev Doo Palmer. 10 a.m Worship Ser­ vice; 11 a_m. Sunday School. 6:30 Evening Service, 7 110 Wrdnaaday Prayer Service. ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Robert E Conaani. Paator Saturday Msm 4 .10 p.m.; Sundny Ma»e* 8 a m and 11am Confess m* Saturday. 4 011 - 4 30 n •" HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. »<> Powell Rd Euaaell A Sarver. Partor Phone 915-9224 Worship service 10:30 a ra.. evening service 6 pm. cUancs for all ages Tuesday. Cottage Praver Meeting. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST. 3185 N Broadway Rev Consumer Heffelfinger. Fas!or Ph. 367-3961 Church School 9.30; Worship Service II am. Senior MYF 7 D.m.: Thursday evening starting at 7 pm Choir. U M Women- Welcome Circle third Weoncsday of month. 1 p.m HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 904 Terry Lane Phone 945-8884 Saturday services: Sabbalh School 9 30 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Tuesday - Bible Study and Prayer Meeting. 7:30pm. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway Rev. David D. Garrett. Phone (MB 2229 Parsonage. 945 3195 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member 9:45 a m Sunday School. 10:45 a m Worship Service. 7pm Fellowship Worship. 7 p m. Wednesday Prayer ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd in Irving Sunday Morning Kyvr at 10 30 Holy Communion at 11 0U Rt Rev. William O. Lewia, Rector HARVEST CHURCH, on M-43 five milra south of Harting*. Partor larry Silverman. Aawx- Partor Allan Welch. i*h. 948-8024 Service times: Tuesday night (prayer, praise, and worship) al 7 p m . Thursday night (Teaching aemce) at 7 p.m . Sunday 9.30 a m Sunday *chool for all agra, 10:31 a m. mnmir.it worship. 6 p.m. evening wur ship "Woru* of Truth radio broadcam daily at 2 p m on WDH* FM (95 3) also on WMAX A.MI14 80)at3 15pm H.kSTINGS FREE METHODIST C URCH. Boltwood and East Stale Road. 945-9121 Rev Donald I. Brail. Pastor Sunday School 10:00 am Worship Service 11:00 a m Eycning Service 6:00 p.m Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stale Road Pastor J T Crawmer. Phone 945-2285 Sunday School 9 45 a m.. Worship 11 (Ml am. Evening Service 6 p m . Wednesday PraiwGathering 7 p m VOICE _tlF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Gin|>r|i I7i’>( hiirllori('<iil>T Rd .Sundav morning m-nirv. prwiM- und hymn* 10:311 u.m . Evening wnm--. rvangrlieta-. 7 30 |>m.. Sunday Youth Meeting 6 00 pm. W«inr«d rv B'hU- Stud}' and I'rever Meeting nt 7.30 p.m HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M-37 South al M-79. Jack Bartholomew, paator. phone 945-4995 Robert Fuller, char director Sunday schedule: 9J0 Fellowship and cot fee. 9:55 Sunday School 1100 Morning Worship, 6:00 Youth MeetK. 7:00 Evrung Worship Nursery for rrvice*. transportation provided to and from morning service* Prayer meeting. 7 pm Wednesday. HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES. 220 West Colfax St. Bible Leclure 9:30 a m; Watchtower Study 10:45 a m ; Tuesday - Congregation Bible Studv h p m ; Thursday ■ Theocratic School 7:30; Service meeting 8 3U FIRST UNITFI) Ml.THODLST CHURCH. Director of Christian Education Sunday^ April 24. 1983 930 a m Church ScbooL 9:.M) ».m Bauman Senn. 10 30 a.m Coffee FeUowahip. 10.30 a m. Radio Broad­ cast. WBCH. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service, -What’. Hia NameT. 6 00 a.m. Jr. Hi. and Sr. Hi. Fellowahi-pa Monday. Apnl 25 5 30 p.m. Cub Scouta, 6:30 p.m. Handbell Choir. 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout* Tuesday. April 26 ■ 9 30 a m Bauman Series. 2 15 pm Cub Dena 7:00 pm. Pastrir-Panah Committee Meeting. Wednesday. April 27 • 6:45 a.m Men'a breakfast and Bibla rtudy. 2:30 p m Carol Choir. 7:00 pm Cub Puck Ihuradav. April 28. 1983 - 2:30 p m. Spirit Chair. 700 p.m Chancel Choir. Friday. Apnl 29. 1981 - 10:00 a m Women * Bible Study on Hebrew* CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broadway Rev. Jatnea Hilgendorf. Pastor Sunday Servicew 945 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a.m Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Child; en HASTINGS CHR3T1AN CHURCH. 103 E Woodlawn Aw .Mini'trr. Snrtt Davis Sunday Worship 9’30 a.m Fellowship 1O.1O toll IX'a m Bible School 11 00* tn to 12 OO noon Wednesday Bibi- Study and Feilowahip 7 30 U> 8 30 pm Phone 945-2076 FAITH BAPTLST CHURCH 502 Ea*t Grand St Mark .1 Highman. Pastor Ph 948-2828 Sunday School. 10 a m . morrung worship and children’s church, 11 am. yuut hmeeting*. 5pm evening worship. 6 p.m Thursday Prayer meeting 7 pm. Thursday teen cuisse* and Primary Adven­ ture* 7 p m N ursery provid’d for all ser­ vices W’e welcome all' FIRST PhESBYTEKlAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan. Willard H. Coro*. Minister Eileen Htgis*. Dir Christian Ed Sundav. Ann! 24 • f»30 4 1100 Worship >w.rvire. Kurwrv nrovidid Brnadc»«l of irservice user . ..................... Church Schirnl Claasro for all age* 10 30 Coffee Hour in the churrh dining room 10 30 Children’s Choir practice 600 Junior High Youth Fellowship church 6 00 Senior High Youth Fellow ship at the church Monday - 7 30 Chnrtian Education Committee meeting Tuesday 7 30 Amity Workah'ip in the lounge Wednesday 7 30 Kirk Choir practice Thursday 7 W. Cub Scout P*ck Meeting in Memorial Hall REORGANIZED CHURCH OF* JESUS CHRIST Or LATTER-DAY SAINTS. S Jefteraon at Walnut Kenneth Colburn. Paator. Home 6988567 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship 11 a.m. THE NOTE OF’ PRAISE (The New Note). 17223 Chief Noonday Rd . Gun Uke urer Thursday night Bible study 7 p.m. 7957806 Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Vretler Road. I Mile South of M-50 tietween Darby and Nash Road.* I’aMor. Bill Steven* Phone693-2315 io a.m Sunday School. 11 a m Morning Worhslp; 7 o'clock Sunday evening worship; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service ST. EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odro* Rev Louis Badane. Admin­ istrator 374-d274 or 374-7406. Saturday Maas 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Maaaaa 8 and 10. WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, juat oft M-66 N. of M-50. in Village of Woodbury. Pastor Duane Walter Phone .174-7251 Worship mrvicr 9.10 am.; Sunday School 10:45 a m.; Youth-Fellow­ ship Wrdneaduy 7 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Service Wednesday 7 p m. CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner of 1st and 2nd Ave.. Lake Odessa Pastor George Speas. Phone 374-8756, Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a m. Evening Service - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Eve. • Prayer Meeting - 7:30 p.m LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST Worship 8:30 and 11 a.m.; Eraniag Sarviea at 7:30 pm. CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST. 912 Fourth Asa. Rev Stephan Kellar Ph. 3748861. Church School 9.45 a.m.. Worship Sarvieva 8:30 and 11 a_m. Coffee Hour 12 LAKEWOOD BAITLST. Pastor Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555 Acnw* from the high school. 7180 Velte Rd. M-50. Sunday School 10.00 a.m.; Worship Service 11 OO am Evening Service 6 30 pm. Wedneadav Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 620 Sixth Ave Rev Ben Riddff. Ph. 374-8607 930 a m Coffee Hour, 9.45 a.m. Sunday School. 11a m Worship Sarris IF WE LOVE GOD, WE SHOULD LOVE ALL BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 am. Worship Service II am. Prayer Service Thursdav7n m NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH, aimer of Wodechool and W ing Rd* Ihi-tor Mark Wade. 5519 Buehler Rd Phone 765 828' Sunday Srliool 10 a m . Worship 11 a m . Evening Servo* 7 pm.. Prayer Servo* Wednesday 7pm. Nurwry provided for all GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St. Michael Anton. Paator. Ph. 9459414. EaaterSunday April4• 600StmrUe Earter Service EaaUr Breakfart after. 8 45 E«I Hunt far children; 10:00 Faatirai Eix-harut Wadnaaday. April 6 - 7:00 Sarah Circle Saturday, Apnl 9 ■ 900 Jr. Hi Yard CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Ave. Rev. Randall Kohls. Ph. 3748753. Worship Hour 9.30 a m.. Fellowship Hour 10 30 a.m.. Church School 11 a.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 miles E on .M 79 Steven Reid, Pastor Sunday Church School 10:30 a m . Worship Service II :»i a m United Methodist Women 1st Wednesday each month CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY SAINTS Meeting at 5t>2 E Bond Sunday Sacrament meeting 9 <*’ am. Sunday School in oo a m Branch President David McMoniRlc Phone 1-698-9849 or 9454154 WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W Sute Rd. (Old Algonquin School) Paator Jeff Arnett, phone home. 948.2792. church 948-2549. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 10.45 a m., evening mrvica 6:3G p.m. HIS CREATURES I fiome people are born to love animals. Others are destined to develop this feeling by accident, often late in life: and then they make the shocking dis­ covery that all too many of their fellow citizens care little or nothing for animals and have some remark­ ably short-sighted notions about their relative im­ portance. We learn through our faith that God made all living creatures, including the animals; and that whether they be our own pets or nameless denizens of the wild, He expects us to be as kind and protective toward them as we would be toward less fortunate human beings: the old, the poor, the handicapped. Moreover, we should teach our chil­ dren this lesson in character and unselfishness, so that they will conduct their lives with love and re­ spect for all of God's creatures, whatever they may be. uarieA Marvin J. Thaler HASTINGS - Marvin J. Thaler, 74, of 306 E. Grand St., died Friday, April 15 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom in Kent County on April 27, 1908, the son of John and Anna (Roush) Thaler. He attended Freeport school graduating from Freeport High School. He married the former Mildred Hutchins. She preceded him in death in April, 1955. He then married Ellen Edwards Oct. 8, 1960. He farmed for his father in the Freeport area before coming to the Hastings area 40 yeais ago. He worked most of his life as an electrician both self- employed and for several companies. He was also employed at the Barry County Courthouse, retiring in 1971. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and the Hastings Moose Lodge No. 628. He is survived by his wife, Ellen, two sons, Keith Thaler of Melisa, Texas and Bruce Thaler of Westville, Ind.; three daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Marva) McElvaine and Mrs. Michael (Judy) Garner both of Irving, Texas, Mrs. Jack (Sherry) Bryans of Nash­ ville; nine grandchildren; three step sons, Lanny, Monty and Gordon L. Bennett, all of Hastings; five sisters, Mrs. Nona Thompson of Drayton Plains, Mich., Mrs. Helen Knowles of Climax, Mich., Mrs. Lilian Kokx, Battle Creek, Mrs. Eleanor Speer of DeKalb, Ill., Mrs. Donna Wilder of Grand Rapids; two brothers, Howard and Norval Thaler, both of Freeport. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 at the Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Myron K. Williams officiating with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Intensive Care Unit of Pennock Hospital. ■ Russell W. Mott DELTON - Mr. Russell W. Mott, 90, for­ merly of 9050 S. Wall Lk. Rd., Delton, died Friday, April 15,1983, at Provincial House in Kalamazoo, where be had been a patient since December 1978. Mr. Mott was bom October 3,1892 in Cedar Creek the son of Jacob and Evelyn (Dickson) Mott. He had lived his entire lifetime in the Delton area where he was a rural mail carrier for 35 years, retiring in 1954. He was a member of the National Letter Carriers Assoc, and was an active member of the Bernard Historical Society. His first wife, Blanche, died in 1933. He was married to Ethel Jones.on September 23,1937 and she died October 1, 1979. Mr. Mott is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Maurice (LaVera) Johncock of Delton, Mrs. Gerald (Thelma) Rhem of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Robert (Marjorie) WUlbur of.San Francisco. Ca., and Mrs. Gordon (Merlyn) Duisterhof of Kalamazoo; one son. Elvert Mott of Delton; 18 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 7 at l;30 p.m. at the William Funeral Home in Delton with burial of cermains in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Faith United Methodist Building Fund with envelopes available at the funeral home. Minerva A. Senters LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Minerva A. Senters, 90 died Wednesday morning April 20, 1983. She was bom April 19, 1893 in Westphalia, the daughter of Charles and Ida (Howe) Avery. She attended Westphalia public schools and married Merton Bower. This marriaged ended in divorce She married Frank Senters in 1943 and he died June 5, 1971. She is survived by four sons, Harold Bower of Lansing, Lawrence Bower of Phoenix, Az., LaVon Bower of Lake Odessa, Victor Bower of Denver, Colo.; three step sons, Allen Senters of Lake Odessa, Carl Sentera of Ca., Walter Senters of Washington; two step daughters, Mrs. Mary George of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Jean Forentus of Inkster; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Lyons of Perry and Mrs. Hazel Shadock of Lansing; one half brother, one half sisters; eleven grand­ children; 13 step grandchildren; and several great grandchildren and step great- grand­ children. A son, John, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 23 at 1:30 p.m. from the Pickens- Koops Chape! with burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Melvin Hornsby HASTINGS - Mr. Melvin Hornsby, 67, of 1930 W. Quimby Rd., died Wednesday af­ ternoon,. April 20,1983 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are pending from the Wren Funeral Home. Ardeema Williams HASTINGS - Mr. Ardeema Williams, 91, formerly of 1299 Carlton Center Rd., died Wednesday evening, April 20, 1983, at Sandy Creek Nursing Home in Wayland. Arrangements are pending from the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Glenn Ralrigh SUNFIELD - Rev. Glenn Rairigh, 87, died Tuesday morning, April 19,1983 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility He was boro Sept. 2, 1b95 in Sunfield Townnship, the son of John and Nina (Fox) Rairigh. He attened Kilpatrick rural school and married DeEtte Hunt August 20, 1914. She died May 8, 1974. He was a pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, in Elmdale, Hastings, and Lake Odessa. He also farmed and operated his own lumber mill for several years. He was a member of the Nashville Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lincolcn (Frances) Owen of Tucson, Az., Mrs. Donald (Peggy) Curdl of Sunfield; one son, Glenwood Rairigh of Sunfield; one sister, Mrs. Coral Fender of Madison Heights; four grandsons; seven great­ grandchildren. A granddaughter, Wilmetta Lincoln preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 21 at 2 p.m. from the Pickens- Koops Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. Thomas Royles officiated with burial in Woodland Memorial Park. Bernice B. Curtis Bruce A. Kyser LAINGSBURG - Bruce A. Kyser, 49, died Thursday, April 14,1983 at Owosso Memorial Hospital. He was bom Sept. 23,1933 in Ionia County, the son of Leo and Letha (Heffelbower) Kyser. He attended Saranac schools and graduated from Michigan Tech at Houghton. He married Louise Stine on Sept. 19, 1953 in Imlay City. He was employed by the Michigan State Highway Dept, and attended Laingsburg Baptist Chirch. He is survived by his wife; five sons, Carl of Vernon, MI, Myron and Leo of Oklahoma City, 0k., Ralph of Owosso, and Kevin at home; two daughters, Mrs. William (Darla) Weir of Okalahoma City and Mrs. Jay (Bonnie) Smith of Lansing; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kyser of Hastings; one brother, Wayne Kyser of Greenville; three sisters, Mrs. Dale (Juanita) Sprague of Saranac, Mrs. Robert (Norma) Bean of Howard City, and Miss Darlene Kyser of Grand Rapids, and three grandchildren. A daughter, Lauretta, preceded him in death in 1963. Services were held Monday, April 18, from the Pickens- Koops Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. Larry Pike and Rev. Perry Stitcher officiated with burial in Clarksville Cemetery. Frank J. Burdick BATTLE CREEK - Mr Frank J. Burdick, 70. of 199 E. Willard St., formely of Hickory Corners, died early Sunday morning, April 17, 1983, at Community Hospital in Battle Creek, where he had been a patient since Tuesday, April 12. Mr. Burdick was bom December 24,1912 in Hickory Comers, the son of Ross and Lydia (Acker) Burdick. He had lived in Hickory Comers until moving to his Battle Creek residence in 1946. He was employed as a journeyman machine repairman by Rich Mfg. Co. in Battle Creek, later Known as Federal Mogul Col., from 1937 until its closing in 1971. He was then employed in the same capacity by United Steel and Wire Co. in Battle Creek unitl his retirement in 1976. He was married to the former Eleanor Greer November 24, 1938 in Hickory Comers. Surviving in addition to his wife, is one son, John L Burdick of Battle Creek. A son, David, died in 1968 and he was also preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Funeral services were held Wednesday. April 20. at 1 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Rev. Elmer Faust officiated and burial was in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. VERMONTVILLE - Bernice B. Curtis, 94, of 172 W. First St., died Friday, April 14 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility, Charlotte. She was boro May 10, 18S5 in Bellevue, Mich., the daughter of George and Emma (Robinson) Barber. She was a former member of the Ver­ montville Maple Syrup Association. She is survived by one son, Donald Gayton of Eaton Rapids; one grandson, William Charles Gayton of Buffalo Grove, Ill.; two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 18 at 1 p.m. at the Vogt Funeral Home, Nashvilie with Dr. John Eversole officiating. Burial is in Riverside Cemetery, Bellevue. Harry K. Baisch, Sr. KALAMAZOO - Mr. Harry K. Baisch Sr., 81, formerly of Middleville, died Monday morning, April 18,1983 at Provincial House in Portage. He was boro May 23,1901 in Glase County, Ohio, the son of John and LavL.a Maxine Baisch. He had owned a drycleaning establishment in Middleville for many years before moving to Kalamazoo after his retirement, he was a bus driver for the Middleville school system for many years. He was a member of the Middleville F 4 AM No. 231, the Grand Rapids Consistery, the Saladin Temple, Middleville Eastern Star, and the Middleville United Methodist Church. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lester (Nancy) Springer of Kalamazoo; one son, Harry K. Jr., of Clovis, Ca.; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean, on Oct. 30, 1979. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday April 20, at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saladin Shrine Crippled Children's Hospital. Envelopes are availabe at the Chapel. ‘Heavenly Band’ to appear at Quimby The Heavenly Nursing Home Band will be featured in an evening of music at 7 p.m. Sunday. April 24 at the Quimby United Methodist Church. All the members of the group have played at the Barry County Medical Care Facility and Provincial House, a fact upon which they have based their name. �The Hastings Banner, Thursday. April 21, 1983 — Page 5 A Country Journal: John Lerg, DNR wildlife biologist About Hastings... By Steve Horton Wildlife... it's a term that means different things to different people. For the hunter, wildlife is a grouse breaking cover or a rabbit racing across a clearing. For the nature watcher, it's a woodpecker tapping tor bugs, a squirrel scampering up a tree, or a song sparrow making music. In a broader sense of the word, it's morels for the mushroom seeker, blueberries for the berry picker, a scenic setting for the cross­ country skier, or hickory nuts for the late autumn gatherer. For John Lerg though. Department of Natural Resources employee and Hastings resident, wildlife — it’s preservation and improvement — is the focus of his work. Officially the 33-year-old Lerg is a wildlife biologist, working out of the DNR's district office in Plainwell. He has been in Barry County since August of 1981, having graduated from Michigan Slate in 1971. worked at the Rose Lake Wildlife Research Center near Lansing the next five years and then worked at the DNR's state office for nearly three years before his present assignment. His responsibility here, as he explains it, is to plan for and carry out ways to improve will meet for potluck dinner Monday, April 25 at the U. A.W. Hall. Anna Cairns will show slides of one of her many trips. • HASTINGS AREA SENIOR CITIZENS THE PUBLIC is invited to attend a free workshop on “old house research” from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 28 at the Hastings Public Library. Larry Massie and Dr. Peter Schmitt from the Western Michigan University Archives will be conducting the workshop. They have co­ authored a book entitled “Kalamazoo: The Place Behind the Products.” The workshop is being held locally in cooperation with the Barry County Historical Society and the Hastings Public Library as part of its observance of National Library Week. Massie and Schmitt will discuss ways of using structural evidence, courthouse records, maps, photographs, published accounts and even oral history to learn more about old houses and those who lived in them. KENNETH LOGAN, Hastings senior, has been accepted for enrollment at Lincoln Technical Institute, Indianapolis. He will be studying auto-diesel truck technology program. He visited Lincoln Tech on April 4 to register for the 70-week course, and begins his training on August 10. Kenneth is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Logan and will graduate from Hastings High School in June of 1983. habitat and cover, thereby benefiting various types of wildlife. Of equal importance, he notes, is to manage that land and the resulting animal and plant life in ways that satisfy the various "user groups ". “! think of myself as a planner.” Lerg said of his occupation. "By keeping abreast of the techniques that can be used in managing a game area and knowing the probable results, we can plan w ays to improve the habitat that encourages certain wildlife." The bulk of that planning is done for the 15.000-acre Barry County Game Area and the 3000-acre Middleville Game Area, although Lerg noted he is also helping with efforts to improve wildlife conditions at the Yankee Springs Rec Area and the Ft. Custer Rec Area and is available to advise private landowners. The key word to Lerg’s comments on his job and on plans for the two local game areas is 'habitat'. "Ninty-five percent of the work is in im­ proving the habitat, in making better homes for wildlife,” Lerg said. Any of those plans, however, Lerg noted, must also take into consideration the THE HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST WOMEN had a centennial celebration, the theme of this April meeting “Through It All • God Unites The luncheon, prepaied by Deborah Circle, was served on April 13 with Fem Orsboro giving the devotion. Maudy Williams was chairman of the program which presented a background of UMW via members portraying historical and contemporary leaders. The presentation noted that the UMW, as it is known today, emerged from eight founding societies. Dorothy McMillan, Sally Uerling, Madelyn Percy, Annette Snore, Ruth Huntley, Gwen Gertinger, Kathy Weller, Reva Godfrey, Helen Burbey, Vi Behnke and Dawn Watson were costumed, portraying the historical figures. Contemporary pathfinders were presented by Gloria Kelly, Dorcas Newton, Marguerite Kaechele and Bea Forman. “Social Involvement 1886-1983” by Mary Kent, concluded the presentation. The theme song of the centennial celebration - “Through It All” was written by Andre Crouch and sung by Deanna Taylor, accompanied by Dorothy McMillan. The meeting closed with the entire group singing “Jesus Calls Us" and “Take My Life and Let It Be.” BARBARA L CARLSON has Iren named a 1983 United States National Award winner in business education. This award is a prestigious honor very few students can ever hope to attain. In fact, the Academy recognizes less than 10 percent of all American high school students. Barbara, who attends Hastings High School was nominated for this National Award by Elbert Black, a business teacher at the school. She will appear in the United States Achievement Academy Official Yearbook, published nationally. Barbara is the daughter of Roy and Sandra Carlson. The grandparents are Howard and Dorothy Frost of Middleville, formerly from Hastings, and Phil and Elsie Carlson of Juliet, Ill. Barb will be attending Alma College, majoring in accounting and computers. John Lerg, a wildlife biologist for the district Dept, of Natrral Resources office in Plainwell and a Hastings resident, examines forest land at the Barry County Game Area that has been logged out to create a place for new forest growth. Lerg said that 95 percent of the work is in improving the habitat, in making better homes for wildlife. clientele groups, the people who will use the game area for their various — and sometimes conflicting — enjoyments. "In planning for and managing the game areas we have to keep the 'users' in mind," he elaborated. "More and more the use of the state area has expanded from the hunting fraternity to any number of people — berry pickers, mushroom hunters, nature wat­ chers, hikers, and so on. There are brand new ‘user’ groups who weren’t there several years ago. In fact, we figure there are 27 different 'user' groups of significance. "Also there’s the people who live adjacent to the game areas,” he pointed out. "They have certain expectations as well. You have to build those (various) considerations into your management plan.” Lerg added that the planning goals the DNR comes up with are not always to everyone’s desire. "When you have so many 'user' groups you can't satisfy everyone,” he said. "Sometimes they (the expectations) are in conflict. Certain 'users’, say a hiker, want a scenery of old mature forest, while a fourwheeler wants trails that connect to various scenic areas and a grouse hunter wants a thick young forest stand." In coming to terms with that, Lerg said "first of all you have to see what the land is good for, what an area can do”, along with keeping in mind the various expectations, and make decisions accordingly. In explaining goals Lerg said he tries to avoid using specific wildlife as the focus, repeating that the creation of certain habitat has the side result of benefiting certain plant and animal life. “Mature oaks," be explained, "are good for squirrels, racoons, and woodpeckers. Aspen in it’s early stages is good for rabbit nesting and grouse nesting and also for deer, gold finches, and bluebirds. Brushy areas are good for rabbits, deer, woodcock, song sparrows and field sparrows. Also, by maintaining native plantlife in certain-areas, A couple years after an area is cut off, it becomes thick with young aspen tree. This, in turn, benefits rabbit nesting, deer, and grouse, as well as other bird and animal species. you support the non-game animals. A breakdown of the local game areas shows oak stands covering 35 percent of the land, pine 16 percent, water 'swamps, rivers, lakes, potholes) 12 percent, northern and mixed hardwoods 12 percent, brushyareas 10 percent, open meadows 17 percent, aspen stands five percent, and locust (a soil erosion tree) three percent. The current DNR goals for those game areas, said Lerg, (in addition to varying the ages of the forest stands), are to slightly reduce oak. pine, locust areas, to maintain hardwood and brushy areas, and to increase the aspen stands. “Another important feature,” he added, "is, because we don't know what effect changing habitat will have on some creatures, we’ve picked out certain portions of forest to leave as is, to grow old, fall over, and rot. By doing so we cover bases. It's more appealing ascetically and it keeps certain critters safe who might be hurt by managing the habitat. To help accomplish some of those "desired results”, the DNR contracts lumber com­ panies toclear offapproximately 130 acres of marketable hardwoods and aspen and 60 to 70 acres of pine in areas where a "young forest" growth (particularly aspen) is desired. The young aspen, Lerg notes, grows quickly and is thick, promoting rabbit population by the second and third years, deer shortly afterwards, and grouse nesting in the seventh to tenth years. It's also beneficial to gold finches, bluebirds, sparrows, wrens, as well as other species. Lerg said the two game areas currently have a lot of squirrel, deer, raccoons, skunks, a fair number of rabbits and muskrats, and in the upland meadows next to ponds, nesting mallards and wood ducks. He added that, along with maintaining that status quo, he would like tosee an increase in grouse and, by encouraging that, he foresaw increases in sparrows, gold finches, and woodcocks. The end result of those goals, Lerg feels, is "more wildlife and the types we thought we wanted in the first place and the types of habitat we wanted in the first place". “Unfortunately," he added, "it takes time. Some of the things we’re doing now, by the time we see results, I’ll probably have been sent someplace else” Deals a lol with people Putting discussion of his planning work aside, Lerg said a lot of his job also involves dealing with people. “ It involves assessing and reassessing what people want from wildlife to make sure what we’re doing is correct,” he pointed out. "Most of the people I talk to are groups that have a particular interest — hunters, far­ mers, conservation clubs, boy scouts, and others. You try to address yourself to their (particular) expectations when talking with them. “I also answer a lot of questions from people who have a specific problem or concern," he continued. "(In addressing those inquiries) we try to give people advise so they can solve the problem or accomplish the desired goal on then own." "I enjoy working with people," Lerg said. “People are as big a part of the job as wildlife. It’s kind of a marriage between the two.” astings IS avings & Eloan H THREE HASTINGS STUDENTS — Maureen Knorp, Diane Powers, and Joyce Sherman — were among the approximately 3042 students at Eastern Michigan University recognized for their outstanding academic performances during the past academic year at the university. The young women and fellow honorees were formally recognized at the EMU's 35th Honors Convocation on March 23. The list includes all students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better. Ms. Knorp resides at 702 S. Hanover, Ms. Powers at 1824 Barber Rd., and Ms. Sherman at 996 E. Sager Rd. 13S Estate Street Hastings, Michigan "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! son of Blanche M. Arens and Sam T. King of 6300 Middlefield Road, Hastings, Mich., has completed basic training at Fort Bliss, Texas. During the training, students received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions. He is a 1982 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, Middleville, Mich. PVT. BRIAN T. MING, “TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER (HE FOLLOWING SERVICES: • Statement Savings 1. Prestige Card - Emergency Cash • Passbook Savings "Day in...day out interest on both Passbook and Statement Savings." • Certificate Savings • Long Term Investment Accounts SAVINGS INSURED UP TO *100,000** I MIDDLE VILLA LANES / Robert Osis (left) asks area youths to put their muscles to work for a child's life, in this year s St. Jude Bike-a-thon. With Osis are (from left) Deanna Holland, Polly Duffy end Marci Miller. Local Bike-a-thon to fight cancer SPRING-SUMMER BOWLING Starts May 1st - Runs 11 Weeks • Weekly Cash Prizes • Bonanza Picnic with Lots and Lots of Door Prizes • Mixed Leagues Thursday, Friday or Sunday at 7:00 • Ladies Daytime Wednesday 10:00 free babysitting • Ladies Nighttime Wednesday 7:00 p.m. • Also, don’t forget your kids this summer. Childrens Summer League starts June 16,10:00 a.m. __________ - BOWL IN AIR CONDITIONED COMFORT - 1983 WOTV Qualifying... May 1 st through 31 st SIGN UP NOW­ | Robert Osis, Hastings area St. Jude Bike- children live. We really need bike riders, a-Thon chairman, is asking residents to join since they are the ones who can make this with him and others in the May 7 "Wheel's Bike-a-thon successful.” for Life Bike-a-thon”. Riders enlist sponsors who donate a sum Riders are needed for the Bike-a-thon to for each mile completed. Riders who raise raise funds for the world-famous St. Jude $25 will receive a St. Jude t-shirt, and those Children's Research Hospital, and its battle raising $75 will recieve a barrel tote bag. In against childhood cancer and other addition, the boy and girl who collects the catastrophic childhood diseases. most in donations will win an AM-FM radio. The Bike-a-thon will start at the St. Rose Sponsor forms are available at Hastings Catholic Church on Jefferson St. elementary schools. This year's ride is dedicated to Terry, a "You can put your muscles to work for a leukemia patient at St Jude. “By riding for child's life in this Bike-a-thon," says Osis. Terry, we'll really be helping all stricken “We need every bike and every rider.” children since research is the only way these St. Jude Hospital was founded by en­ illnesses can be conquered," says Osis. tertainer Danny Thomas, and operates “We’re looking for people who will con­ primarily from public contributions. tribute some of their time and energy- to help | • • • • • • • • Home Mortgage Loans Home Improvement Loan Money Orders Travelers Checks Contract Servicing Notary Service Direct Deposit of Social Security Checks Automatic Transfer cf Funds: 1. Loan Payments 2. Transfer of Funds from Checking to Savngs or Loan Account “Truly where you save does make a difference” TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU WITH DRIVE-IN FACILITIES! LAKE ODESSA OFFICE Locoted at 802 Fourth Avenue. Lake Odessa OPEN Monday Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a m. Io4 30p.m Friday 9 a.m. to 5 30 p m Thursday and Saturday 9 o.ri. to 12 noon Phone 374-8849 What’s happening? CALL 891-1287 or 795-3640 If you see news in the making, call the BANNER, and let us know... M-37, MIDDLEVILLE 948-8051 Palm Reading ... by licensed minister Call 948-2461 MAIN OFFICE AND DRIVE-IN Located at 136E. State St.. Hastings OPEN Mon thru Thurs. 9 to 4.30 p.m., Fridays 9:00 to 6 00 p.m. Phone 945-9561 �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, April 21, 1983 — Page 6 Woodland News Woodland Women's Study Club met Wednesday, April 13, at Woodland Memorial Library. Fifteen members were present. Orpha Enz, Edna Towns, and Alma Faul told about wintering in Florida. Everyone was glad to have them back. President Lucille Brown conducted '. business meeting and election of next year’s officers. They will be Cathy Lucas, president; Annmarie Othmer, vice president; Lee King, recording secretary; Irene Moore, corresponding secretary; and Hildred Chase, treasurer. Edna Crotbers gave a review of a book named “The Calling of Dan Mathews’’ that was written by Harold Bell Wright and published in 1909. Edna Wise, librarian of the Woodland Spindler Memorial Library, spoke about new books in the library. She discussed ' Space" by Mitchner, “Margaret’s Story" by Eugeria Price, "Bless This House" and "Forged in Fury", both by Evan H. Rhodes. Mrs. Wise showed several delightful children's books that are new to the library and she said that are very popular with the youngsters this year. They were "Lafcadio" and “Where the Sidewalk Ends", both by Emil Silverstein. “Lafcadio" is about a lion who learns to shoot back. She also showed “Cricket Cookery”, a cookbook foi children by Pauline Watson and “The Remarkable Mr. Franklin" which is a book by Benjamin Whatley with pop-up pictures that Mrs. Wise does not allow out of the library. Refresh­ ments were served by Lucy Classic, Margaret Baitinger and Hazel Henney. Ford and Orpha Enz spent an afternoon in Battle Creek soon after they returned from spending several months in Florida. They visited with Orpha’s brother, Tait Buck, and his wife, Marie, as well as with Orpha’s sister, Achsa Munson. Mr. and Mrs. Enz returned home to Woodland the same evening. Kilpatrick Missionary Society held its monthly noon dinner on Wednesday. April 13, in the basement of the church. Everyone was glad to see Betty McCurdy back from Apache Junction, Ariz. where she and her husband, Kenneth, had spent part of the winter. A letter was recently received from John and Jo Ellen Abney who have dual residences in Woodland and Slidell, La. Jo Ellen said that their home was in no danger from the flood in Slidell, but that John had had to sandbag their furniture store to keep the water out. She said that sight-seers had caused a bit of a problem, as when their vehicles went by, they caused waves that almost went over the sandbags. The water went down in a day. The letter was written after the first bad rain early in April but before the second one. A memorial service was held at Lakewood High School Thursday, April 14, at 1:30 p.m. The service was for Barbie Johnson, who was killed in an automobile accident last fall, and for Michael MacKenzie, Ronald Simons, Jr., and Jeff Van Alstine who were killed in an automobile accident in March. Tina Lambert conducted the service as representative oi the Student Council Memorial Committee. Rev. James Hulett of Lakewood Un.ted Methodist Church was the speaker. The service was held in the cour­ tyard outside the cafeteria of the school. It has been postponed earlier in the month because of weather. Lakewood students were able to watch the ceremonies from the cafeteria. Four temporary markers were put in the courtyard until a large permanent stone arrives. That stone will have markers for these four students as well as several students who died in previous years and who have already been memorialized at the school, and the new stone will have space for Retiree... 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Claude and Mary Smith, Will and Mildred Brodbeck, Larry Raffler, Russell Brodbeck, Lloyd and Carol Brecheisen. Rauli Aho. Walter and Martha Schmidt, Dick and Vivian Alierding, and Jim and Cathy Lucas. After dinner, everyone sat around the table and sang hymns while Frances Reuther played the piano. Richard and Mildred plan to go back to Singing Bridge sometime this week and fish for smelt again. Gloria Clark Bom, 55, a native of Woodland and an alumna of Woodland High School, died in Madison. Ind., on Monday. April 18. Mrs. Bom was the wife of Robert Born and the daughter-in-law of Robert and Vesta Bom of Woodland. Memorial services are planned for Thursday and will be held at Zion Lutheran Church at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Bom had one son, Terry, who resides in the state of Washington. She also had one grandson. Pastor Timothy Rothfuss and Lisa Ket­ chum went by auto to Detroit Sunday af­ ternoon. In Detroit, they boarded a bus with 50 people and rode to Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. All of the people on the trip were pastors, parents, or prospective students of the university. Lisa attended classes at the university on Monday and pastors and parents attended meetings with the faculty. Both Pastor Rothfuss and Lisa were impressed with the campus and what they saw of the program offered by the university. Capital is the only American Lutheran Church college or university east of the Mississippi River. Pastor Rothruff said that a great many changes and im­ provements have been made on the campus since he last visited the university ap­ proximately three years ago. Pastor Roth­ fuss and Lisa returned home on Monday evening. While there seemed to be fewer people at the Friendship Festival all afternoon than in previous years, most of the churches and others who had booths felt that they had made nearly as much money as in previous years. Woodgrove Church stopped cooking and sei vang fried cakes around four o'clock. The hot doughnuts had sold well all day. After they were no longer available, Zion Lutheran booth volunteers had a hard time keeping up with the demand for fresh rosette cookies cooked in hot oil and rolled in sugar. Vi Aho and Karen Rothfuss had cooked the rosettes all afternoon and had been able to keep ahead of the demand until after four. From that time on, there was a line of people waiting for the rosettes to cook, and many people wanted several dozen. The EBI Breakthru, Inc., booth sold out of some sizes of hand-made baskets, and they nearly sold out of most of the other sizes. St. Edwards Catholic Church continued tu sell Sloppy Joes and hot dogs until after four. Woodland United Methodist booth sold drinks, cookies, cake servings and other desserts until the gymnasium closed at five p.m. Rick Ream and Judy Sarver were among the people who entertained the crowd by playing the piano and singing most of the afternoon. The music was greatly enjoyed and a great many positive comments were made about it during the afternoon. The Friendship Festival '83 dinner was held in the Lakewood High School cafeteria from 5 to 7 p.m. It was prepared by several volunteers from Lakewood churches and directed by Franklin Townsend and Hazel Noffke. The meal consisted of chicken and ham. both of which were good, two kinds of potatoes and two kinds of salads as well as desserts and drinks. A freewill offering was taken instead of a set charge this year, and, although fewer people were served than last year, a greater amouit of money was made by the dinner than in earlier years. Final figures for the entire festival will be released around the first of May. Food that had been left at the high school during the Friendship Festival on Saturday was sorted, counted and added to the in­ ventory of the Community Services Council Food Pantry at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday afternoon. Claude and Mary Smith, Lloyd Brecheisen and Larry Raffler worked on getting all of the new supplies on the shelves of the pantry. At this time the food pantry is well supplied with all of the items that are considered staple emergency supplies, except laundry detergent and dish detergent. These will have to be purchased and added in the near future. The pantry is open on Tuesday and Friday afternoons for short term emergency help to fire victims or needy people. Mr. and Mrs. Elton McGhan returned to Woodland from Zephyr Hills. Fla., this week. They spent a few months in the south. Mr. McGhan was a mail carrier for the Woodland post office before he retired several years ago. Mrs. Elsie Brock attended the Mulliken Masonic beef and noodle dinner on Sunday. She went with her daughter, Ruth Blatt, from Saranac, Mich.. Clean-up planned at Algonquin Lake 1 I The Algonquin Lake Association Spring Roadside clean-up will be held Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. til noon. 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Claims rose in the 1960's that their positions on hood fronts were often dangerous to pedestrians. Some of today’s cars still offer hood or­ naments, but they are small in size and usually bend on a spring as a safely factor. Since many drivers still demand to dress-up their chariots, chrome- plated ornaments are available at the specialty stores and are bolted to auto hoods. The history of the hood mascot can be traced as far back as Roman days. Bronze casting was used on a chariot to evoke good luck from the gods. The modern custom apparently began about 1896 when images of St. Christopher (popular to this day) began appearing on early auto radiator caps. Many contained gauges to help check radiator temperatures, and they were used as guides to help drivers determine the center of the driving lanes. Italy made the St Chirstopher design it's official auto mascot in 1907. In 1908, the U.S. made Thomas Flyer, winner of a round the work! race, presented an ornament that became popular nation wide. The ornament had a convex radiator cap consisting of a brass globe depicting the world and the round the world race route. By 1911,the world's car makers were of­ fering every type of mascot. They varied from kewpie dolls to devils that thumbed their noses • presumably at pedestrians or motorists driving too slow to please them. The Rolls Royce auto firm of London scorned gaudiness by selecting a classic mascot in 1911. Sculptor Charles Sykes created "The Spirit of Ecstasy." The flying lady mascot remains popular among car buffs today, even though it has shrunk from it's original seven indies to about four and has been altered slightly in design and composition. The Rolls and it's mascot became a symbol of quality. They soon were followed by car manufacturers in the United States, France, Germany, and England seeking classic ornaments to make their autos distinctive. In the United States, the eagle became the most popular of the hood ornaments. When the national bird seemingly had appeared in all sizes and forms on car hoods, the auto makers looked for fresh ideas. They quickly turned to other animals and birds, using almost every type of species from buffalo to blue jay. Among pouplar versions were the Stutz Ra Packard’s "Goddess of Speed”, Minerva’s “Helmeted Goddess of Wisdom," Lincoln's "Greyhound," the Will's St. Claire Flying Goose, and the Bugatti Silver Elephant. Numerous other selections included fish, dogs, roosters, blacksmiths, ships, swastikas, archers, wings - you name it. Some even used capita) letters such as a winged "A" for Austin, "B” for Bentley, and so on. Galloping greyhounds appeared on Lincoln convertible sedans. Only about 20 were made during the depression year of 1930. A shiny heron peeked out over the radiator of a 1931 Cadillac Phaeton touring car. Bronze castings comprised most of the early hood ornaments. Others of the day were made by stainless steel, fragile pot metal, or even glass. All were next to im­ possible to repair if damaged. Hood ornaments were illustrious in their day, but they retreated into oblivion when the auto radiator cap moved under the hood. Today, auto hood ornaments fetch hand­ some sums from collectors of Americana, antique car buffs, and those who might like to rivet one to their present mode of tran­ sportation. Birds are among the most popular of ornaments making a comeback. Practices such as these will make the old hood ornaments live forever with those of us wrapped up in nostalgia of dtys gone by. Lake Odessa News: Rev. Robert Poirier of Dayton, Ohio, an evangelist, held meetings at the Grace Brethren Church on Vedder Road last week and while here was a houseguest of the Ar­ nold Erbs. Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Hunt of St. Louis, Mo. and Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Hunt of Tahokia, Ill. have returned home after an Easter weekend with Mrs. Florence Hunt and family. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Meyers and son are home from Germany after Steven spent about three years in the military service. At present they are at his parents home, the Marshal! Meyers of rural Woodland. While all the families were here, a gathering was held at the homes of Barbara Strong, Mar­ shall Meyers and Florence Hunt. Ionia County real estate transfers include Janet Barker of Lake Odessa to Lawrence Balli and wife Bonnie of Jakarta- Selatan, Indonesia and Emtnanues Bailey and Clinton Bailey and wife Margot of Lake Odessa to Cameron Yager end wife Lori of Lake Odessa. The children and families of Robert and Wanda Jackson Beard honored their parents with an open house at Cunningham Acres on Sunday, April 17 io assist them with other relatives and friends in celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary. Superintendent William Eckstrom has received notice that Lakewood Schools will receive some state aid funds with more to be received at a later date. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock and mother Reine Peacock attended the First Com­ munion at St. Mary’s Church at Westphalia on Sunday. Lori, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock, was one of the class taking their first communion with a dinner following for the grandparents and God­ parents ard an open house later for other relatives. Gary and Cindy Mast of Huntington, Ind., announce the birth of a son, Casey Philipp, who weighed seven pounds, six and a half ounces. The couple have a daughter age three and a half, Kelly Ann. Grandparents of the new baby are Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mast of Sunfield and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Kreider of Pompano Beach, Fla., and Katherine Fulton of Pompano, Fla. and Fred Philipp of Jackson are the great- grandparents. Susie Hansbarger was honored on her 80th birthday Sunday with an open house at the Congregational Church for friends and relatives to extend greetings to her and to visit with her family and friends. Cecile Perin spent the weekend in Wyoming with her son and family, the Larry Perins, to assist him in celebrating a belated birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cash of Wyoming and the Kenneth Cash family of Grand Rapids were other guests for the birthday dinner. On Sunday, Mrs. Perin and the family attended the morning service at the Sunset Park Church of God with the Michigan State Youth Choir persenting a concert. Mr. and Mrs. William Davis of Lansing and Floyd Baxter were Saturday noon luncheon guests of their sister Mamie Coulson. Mr. and Mrs. Davis visited another sister Sadie in a nursing home enroute back to Lansing. Funeral services were held Saturday al the Lake Funeral Home in Saranac for William J. Chorley, 89. of 609 Sixth Avenue who passed away Wednesday. Burial was in the Clarksville Cemetery and survivors inlcudc a daughter and grandchildren. Saturday. April 23. an auction was held at 745 Jordan Lake Avenue to sell the household furniture and items of the estate of Genevee Shoemaker who passed away recently. Maureen Weaver and Naomi Wilson have made the Davenport College- Lansing Branch’s academic honors list for the 1983 winter term. This is the only junior college for business on the accredited list and is one of the few colleges to award the Associate of Science degrees. Named to the all "A’s” list at Michigan Slate for the winter term are two students from Lake Odessa, Kirstin Slowins and Karen Garlock. The new supermarket recently built on Jordan Lake held open house on Saturday for Lake Odessa residents before the ribbon cutting ceremonies on Tuesday morning. Phil and Lyle Johnson are the owners and the brothers hope to serve the local people in a friendly way. The store is not only a very good asset for the village but is well stocked with very good displays of merchandise. John French, village manager, was with the Spartan Stores Retail Development Supervisor. Fran Lindgren, Spartan Direcotr of Merchandising, Gary Becker, and the two owners were at the opening of the store April 5. Congratuitions to Terry and Tom Stevens and Craig Dennty of Lakewood's FFA Chapter who earned the State FFA Degree, along with other awards. Six other FFA members received silver awards, as well as scholarship awards. An Outstanding Award was also presented to Ron Stevens their advisor at a noon luncheon. Jodi Far man will present a concert of gospel music hymns and Christian con­ temporary songs at the Lakewood High School on April 30 at 7 p.m. No admission will be cliarged, but a free will offe. ing will be taken. Jodi, a hometown girl, and her husband Jim and three children are now residents of Lake Odessa. Her two daughters, eight year old Jami and six year old Jessica will assist their mother in her songs. The couple's son Jonathan is two years old. The Boy Scouts of Lake Odessa will be picking up newspapers the second Saturday of each month so, if you want papers picked up, call 374-7628 or 374-8946. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Clarksville Bible Church for Burdette Jackson, 58, of rural Clarksville with burial in the Saranac Cemetery. He was a lifelone resident of Ionia County and besides being a farmer, was a heavy equipment operator for the Ionia County Road Commission and a member of the Ionia County Sheriff’s Posse for 18 years. He was also a member of the Jackson Mutschler VFW Post. Survivors include his wife, parents and other fmaily. Computer firm to expand local services Ultimate Computer Systems, Inc. an­ nounced expanded services for the Hastings area. Available May 15, in conjunction with Michigan Week, Ultimate Computer will begin offering a large variety of general office services. These services include, but are not limited to “general ledger", “iccounts payable", and “accounts receivable" write up. job cost analysis, general word­ processing, financial modeling, spread sheet analysis, busir ess plans, and mass mailing assistance. The firm win continue to offer a complete line of microcomputers both for the hobbyist and professional, related software, con­ sulting and contract programming services throughout the West Michigan area. �The Hastings Banner. Thursday, April 21, 1983 — Page 7 K-12 curriculum study groups Committees call for return of lost services by Ken Reibel Duane Ellis of Gove Associates fills the public in on what's in store for the Hastings Airport, during a public hearing Wednesday night. Feds may pay for city’s share of airport expansion by Ken Reibel The local share of a $365,000 airport ex­ pansion project may be paid for by federal reimbursement of land purchased years ago by the city. That was the news presented to the public during a Wednesday night meeting in city hall on the proposed airport expansion. Duane F. Ellis, a vice president of Gove Associates, a Kalamazoo engineering firm, said that Hastings may receive 90 percent reimbursement for the cost of 40 acres ad­ jacent to the airport that was purchased years ago by Hastings. He praised the city “for having the foresight to buy 40 acres adjacent to the airport.” "It’s a nice thing to have happen,” said Ellis. He warned, however, that the chance of federal reimbursement “is not ironclad”. He pointed out that the land for the airport was donated to the city in 1945, and that the city may be eligible for reimbursement for the assessed cost of that land as well, though at 1945 prices. Ellis said Hastings can expect smooth sailing for the proposed expansion. "The opportunity is available. Hastings has been on the list for expansion monies for quite some time.” He said that the major hurdle was passed when the airport received a favorable environmental assessment. “This is really a pretty clean situation," he said. Immediate plans call for a 900-foot ex­ tension to the 3 000 foot runway. Ellis said this added run will put Hastings Airport into a "general utility category”, which will accomodate 90 percent of general aviation. "Airports are a real stimulus, and there’s a real lack of understanding of what they can do,” he said. Ellis pointed to Three Rivers as an example of how updated airport facilities can attract industry, with the recent con­ struction of a General Motors plant there. He said the construction time for phase one of the plan will take about 90 days. He guessed that the contractor would use local labor and materials. Long range plans may include a new terminal, will lengthen the runway to 5,000 feet, and build a terminal ramp on the east side of the airport. Ninety perce.it of expansion costs will come from the federal government, five percent from the state, with the remaining $18,250 split between the city and county. Ellis said the only potential stumbling block to the proposed summer, 1984 con­ struction, is an archeological survey that must be undertaken on land adjacent to the airport. "But that’s nothing to worry about...it’s something that everyone has to go through before they can start construction of this sort.” More historical emphasis planned by park director by Steve Horton "More histoiy" and bringing that history • ‘ to life’ ’ are the goals of Charlton Park’s new director, John Patterson. Appearing at Tuesday’s Open Forum of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, Patterson outlined to those attending hfa reasons for that “change in emphasis” and his plans to accomplish it. "The historical aspect is the most marketable item of Charlton Park,” he told the audience. “We have excellent potential. We want to maintain the excellent recreational facilities and the special events, but I want people to have a reason to come here besides those. He noted that his talks with (local) people since arriving here has shown that, when talking about the park, people immediately think of the recreation — the picnic pavilion, the beach, and the playground — and the special events. “I want to change their perception,” he said. Patterson pointed out that the park's historical village, it’s thousands of historical artifacts, it’s scenic and picturesque setting, and it’s location near major metropolitan centers give it excellent drawing potential. "In a few years, rather than Charlton Park being one of the best kept secrets in Michigan (as a historical attraction), I want it to be on everyone’s lips,” he said. To accomplish that goal, Patterson said he wants to "create life in the village” by having people as guides in the buildings and as craftsmen. “We want to concentrate on that this summer,” he said. “Our goal is to staff the buildings Thursday through Sunday with CETA employees and volunteers.” Patterson said he felt an important part of promoting the historical setting was the learning opportunity it offered to children and their parents, as well as others. “It’s a way parents and children can compare ways of life,” he elaborated. "It’s a place where we can see where we came from and how to got to here." Noting that the park’s historical buildings have been arranged to give the appearance of a southwestern Michigan village as it might have existed at the turn of the century and that many of the artifacts have been arrayed in those buildings, Patterson said “it’s believable and it’s a setting that, if we use our imaginations, many wonderful things can happen.” In line with that thinking, he said special events, particularly flea markets, would be geared to complement the historical area. He told the Forum audience that promotion of the "historical Charlton Park” would be done in nearby metropolitan areas and as far away as Chicago. “If people are willing to drive ail the way to Greenfield Village and pay eight dollars,” he added, “then we should be able to get them to drive a shorter distance, at less money, to see a similar setting” He added that Chariton probably never would nor should want to reach the size of, Greenfield Village, but said it "should bo the second best one in the state”. “We have the artifacts (approximately 100,000) and the buildings,” he said. "We have the stage to create it" What Banker Is All Buttons. Science and Mathematics K-3 The K-3 curriculum committee drew the bulk of its recommendations from questionnaires distributed to elementary teachers and parents. Those items of concern expressed most frequently by the respondents are class size, a need for perceptual training and physical education, the length of the school day, a fulltime principal for each elementary school, a music program and a librarian or clerk in each elementary library. Parents and teachers were asked to rank 21 specific areas which they believe deserved the most attention in the schools. "It is significant to note the similarities between the teachers' and parents’ surveys,” states the report. Dove Furrow puts his third grade class through the rigors of a spelling test. Class size, length of school day, and coordination of curriculum between grades ranked high in the K-3 parent-teacher questionnaires. — Parents were interested in pre­ kindergarten testing and a classroom program for children who lack readiness skills for traditional kindergarten. — Parents requested a greater degree of non-playground supervision. — Interest in increased curriculum con­ tinuity between schools. — A few requests for more classroom discipline. Interest was expressed in further study of an ungraded system or alternative structure which would allow for more individualized learning. Both groups, utilizing differently worded questionaires, ranked class size first in priorities. The top ten priorities, as listed by teachers are: Student-teacher ratio, perceptual training program, music program, reading resource teacher, librarian or clerk, length of school day, pre-scbool training program, developmental kindergarten, full-time building principals and elementary coun­ selor. The top ten, as listed by parents, are: class size, length of school day, physical education, librarian or clerk, full-time building principals, development of national pride, music program, science program, reading counselor and additional supplies and materials. Both sets of respondents listed computerscalculators, and introduction of foreign languages last in priorities. In reading parents’ comments, the com­ mittee “felt there were several areas of misunderstanding.” The specific roles of the principal, elementary counselor, school nurse and reading specialist were not completely understood, states the report. And because of the "limited exposure in this community to the use of computers and to the introduction of foreign languages at the early elementary level, the potential benefits of their use may not be fully appreciated, thereby accounting for their low ranking." The report does not explain, however, why computers and foreign language ranked low on the teachers’ priority list as well. The committee recommended areas that "should also be considered for future study: — A developmental kindergarten and-or a transitional first grade — Curriculum continuity between grades and schools — The use of computers at the elementary level — A science program — A talented-gifted program — Alternative approaches for providing more individualized learning The report notes that "The committee recognizes that this study was not scien­ tifically controlled, and due to the difficulty of hand tabulating the results, there is the potential for human error.” The return rate for K-3 teachers was 100 percent, with all 28 teachers responding. The parent response totaled 309 with ranked priorities, and there were an additional 41 forms returned which could not be tabulated because they were late or improperly filled out, notes the report. Other recommendations include: — Teachers should be encouraged to share their areas of expertise within grade levels and-or buildings "in order to offer students a greater variety of experiences and to enhance teacher satisfaction." In summarizing the parent comments, the following appeared most often: — Parents expressed satisfaction with what is presently being taught at the K-3 level. WANT®® . ' AM Radio Critics rEWAR®: \ 50 Radios Business Women’s EXCHANGE 2 3 Knitting Workshop . .10:30 AM. Plastic Canvis Workshop..l:30 p.m. Community Building — HASTINGS FAIRGROUNDS — • SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSWOMEN • ...SHOP, VISIT tad LEM*... — FREE ADMISSION — Coffee, Rolls and Lunch Available sponsored by ... B.P.W. Club Members of the K-3 Curriculum Study Committee are Mitzi Brehm, Diane Brighton, Pat Cassell, Vai Frederick, Ruth Gee, Diana Johnston, Shirley Keeler, Jean Picking and David Styf. 4-6 One of the first concerns of the 13-member fourth through sixth grade study committee is the shortened school day, "causing only the basic courses to be taught, with time for no other.” Other concerns are adding physical education, music and art, a smaller student­ teacher ratio, and an organized science program. “We believe that a good, organized program that taught basic science concepts would be very beneficial to the students,” states the report. "This program should also include some basic computer science...(and) should correlate with what is learned in the junior high school.” The group addressed curriculum coor­ dination, saying it found that children from different grade schools do not have the same educational background when entering he junior high school. “The goals and objectives for each level thoughout the system should be uniform,” suggests the report. The report goes on to call for a curriculum coordinator “to monitor the entire system and keep things going, making changes as needed, on a continuing basis. With this position the education our children would receive could be better integrated thoughout the system." The report also calls for a system of teacher aides, paraprofessionals, and volunteers to meet some of the staffing needs. "They can be used in areas of math, reading, and extra curricular activities. We believe that a full-time librarian is needed to provide technical expertise for proper use of the library with volunteers, if possible, to help with the workload.” Other recommendations include full-time principals, a gifted and talented program, and a school counselor. Members of the 4-6 study group are Bob Palmer. Norm Richardson, Cheryl Larabee, The group questioned the validity of a high school diploma in a section of the report titled “Peripheral Areas of Discussion”. “Much discussion...centered on the issue of whether the high school diploma, in its present form, is a true representation of a student's performance throughout his high school career. “While there is no data available to form the basis for specific recommendations, the committee concensus is that there may be a need to investigate this area,” states the report. The report asks the Board of Education to study the question of diploma validity “and decide if there is a need for some standards of differentiation, i.e., should a student receive an "attendance diploma” in some instances?” Committee members are Lynn McConnell, chairman, Gary Begg, Peter DeDecker, Scott Elliott, David Ellis, Dan Ferris, An­ drew Johnson, Verle Krammin, Thomas Maurer, Roderick Miller, Sam Nagele and Doris Ockerman. Social Studies, Communications The committee ranked 14 recom­ mendations in order, giving priority to those ideas the committee felt need the most at­ tention. The recommendations are: — Functioning, adequately staffed libraries — Reinstitution of a six hour school dat — Restoration of counseling services — A thorough review of the social studies and history curriculum. The committee suggests classes on family living and parenting, and that U.S. history be required at high school level. Continued, p»gn 11 Find an AM radio. 10 a.m. to4:30 p.m. • Cobb's Webb • Creative Colors • Books, Etc. • Busy Fingers • S.S. Stitchery • Riverbottom • Grope Vine • Hastings Flower Shop • Quilt Qozy • Mutt & Jeff Ceramics • Barb’s Yarn • Monograms by Jan • Mary Kay • Riverbend Travel • Pratt Creek Dist. • Nicholson's Cake • H.B. Shaine Inc. and Candy • Marti's Magic • Hastings Office * Hastings Press, Inc. Supply — Students should experience patriotism within the classroom and community pride . through local service projects — Increased community education regarding specific curriculum areas and functions of school personnel. The report notes this might be accomplished through the use of P.T.O., newspaper articles and parent involvement in the classrooms. — A greater sharing of community resources within the classroom to expose students to a variety of experiences. The science and mat!) report extends beyond the specific areas of math and science, dealing with such topics as K-12 curriculum coordination, department heads, and the relevance of a high school diploma to what a student has achieved in school. It is the concensus of the committee, states the report, “that unless there exists con­ sistent and conscientious coordination thoughout the system, a discussion of curriculum development or revision is superflous and irrelevant. At the time of this study there is no standardized coordination effort in this area.” The report recommends the hiring of a curriculum coordinator and the rein­ statement of department heads utilizing existing staff. On curriculum development, the com­ mittee recommends an ongoing study committee consisting of community resource people and school staff in the science department as well as the mathematics department. "These ongoing committees would meet on a regularly scheduled basis for the purpose of maintaining a current, meaningful curriculum,” states the report. The committee says it found that the secondary mathematics curriculum, “as designed", offers a variety of course material..."however, the curriculum is not being implemented as designed.” The report points out that lab mathematics is not being offered, though it is listed. “At the junior high level, remedial mathematics is not offered. These student are being distributed throughout other classrooms. No computer classes, per se, are offered at any level in the mathematics department with the exception of computer mathematics...which is offered in alternate years.” The report calls for the junior high and high school math curriculum to be reinstated as designed, and for a more comprehensive computer curriculum to be designed. The committee found the same disparity between course listed and and courses of­ fered in the science curriculum. The report recommends reinstatement of the high school science curriculum, ex­ panding the junior high science requirements to two years, and specific course outlines for each grade level in the elementary schools to implement a science program in this area. It’s Easy! April 23,1983 Participants... Loaded With Cash. And Works Long Hours? Rob Avery, Beth Rea. Delores Garland, Mariam Meppelink, Philip Hayes, Donna Campbell, Sally Fullerton, Dave Arnold and Mark Steinfort. Restoration of curriculum coordination, library and counseling services, a six-hour school day and smaller class sizes are all concerns shared by six of the seven com­ mittees which comprise the curriculum portion of the K-12 study groups. The committees are K-3, 4-6, Health and Physical Education. Science and Mathematics, Social Studies and Com­ munications, Music and Art and Cocurricular Activities. The Hastings Board of Education took its first step in direct response to the monthslong, multi-faceted study Monday night by granting the incoming superintendent authority to hire a curriculum coordinator. Restoration of lost services is a common theme to most of the 13 committees which make up the K-12 study group, notes Acting Superintendent Robert Miller. However, he told the school board Monday night that “Even though the committees are asking for many things back, to restore only for restoring sake is wrong. I think that this is the ideal time to examine these programs as we bring them back, and really build a solid base for them." “I think that we should not rush to bring everything back. I think that we should do it gradually and with a great deal of study." Move your dial to 1480AM. Listen to 1480 AM WMAX for just 15 minutes. Enter drawing by filling out the coupon below. We’re Giving Away 50 Radios Visit us at 313 N. 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Hoare and Kiel, one (I) absent. McKelvey. Al the beginning of the meetina oil present stood and pledged allegiance to the flag. Moved by London, support by Hoare to excuse Commissioner McKelvey from today's meeting. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to approve the minutes of the March 22. 1983 meeting os cor­ rected and It be Inserted that the executive session of the Board scheduled for March 24. 1983 was not held. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Hammond to approve the Agendo wilh the addition of Sheriff Wood and Warren Arnold and also the addition of an executive session later to discuss labor negotia­ tions. Motion carried. Judge Richard Shuster was present and spoke to the board. He thanks the board for the cooperation that has been extended to the Circuit Court and solicited any questions the Board might hove os to the operation of the Court. A letter was read informing thi Board of the res­ ignation of R. Thompson from the full Board of the SCMCOA. Franklin Beckwith was nominated, ap­ pointment will be at the next meeting. Moved by Landon, support by Hammond that Commissioner Coleman and Deputy Clerk A. Hart be sent to conference on unemployment insurance Io be held April 18. 1963. the County to pay S3.00 each registration fee. Motion carried. Chairman Kiel read the following resolution: resolution - paas WHEREAS, elimination of the Prosecuting Attor­ neys Appellate Service of the Attorney General s Office has been proposed as a cost-saving measure; and WHEREAS, the function of that component of the Attorney GeneraTs Office is the provision of assis­ tance to small county prosecuting attorneys in the preparation of cases on appeal; and WHEREAS, no cuts ore proposed for the State Appellate Defenders Office and there Is every reason la believe that the current high ratio of appeals Io convictions will continue to be filed; and WHEREAS, such action would impose significant burdens on operation of small county prosecuting attorney offices and would result In substantial drain on county resources wholly out of proportion to the contemplated savings at the state level; and WHEREAS, it is mast efficient financially and most effective professionally Io consolidate the appellate work of small counties and the People of all of the State of Michigan are deserving of the most efficient and professional representation in processing of criminal appeals; now then, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the County of Barry. State of Michigan, does by these presents protest the proposed elimination of this essential service and requests reconsideration and preservation of the Prosecuting Attorneys Appellate Service. Moved by Coleman, support by Hoarn to adopt the resolution. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Gordon. support by Hoare to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION Bo it resolved on this day of April 12. 1963. that the Barry County Board of Commissioners support the following: 1. Support of the request to the Governor to aosignate a "Service Delivery Area (SDA)" in part­ nership with the Calhoun County Board of Commis­ sioners. 2. Support of the Commissioners appointed to the Consortium Board, os the authorized repre­ sentatives of the Board of Commissioners, to select the members of the Private Industry Council (PIC). The functions of the PIC. as mandated under JTPA. will be to enter into partnership with the Consortium Board and to provide guidance and exercise oversight with respect to the activities conducted under the Jobs Training Plan. 3. To recommend that Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium, the existing CETA admin­ istration, be selected to administer the Jobs Train­ ing Plan, based upon their past performance, expertise, and experience in administering feder­ ally funded employment program*. Motion carried unanimously. Pom Groner of Barry Eaton District Health Depart­ ment gave the annual report of the Barry Eaton District Health Department-Personal Health Care Division. Mental Health Director Seelig-wos present and Introduced the new Substance Abuse Director for Barry County. Klaus J. Sauerbrey. Mr. Sauerbrey presented a proposed amendment to Substance Abuse Program Budget t Agreement. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to approve the amendment and that the Chair be authorized to sign. Motion carried unanimously. Warren Arnold, representing the Amar Com­ pany. presented a proposal to the Board for a mois­ ture content survey of the roofs on the County buildings. This survey to be for the purpose of pre­ ventative maintenance. Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to refer the matter to the Prop­ erty Committee for study and recommendation. Motion carried. SheriH Wood was present and asked permission to dispose of extra tiros and two pickups at the sale to bo held at the Rood Commission. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond to grant this per­ mission. Motion, carried. Clerk Thaler rood the following resolution. mOLUTIM - PSKMMNTIAL HHMARY WHEREAS, the State of Michigan is In a serious financial crunch ond, WHEREAS, the Governor has recommended extreme budget reductions and. WHEREAS, the "non-binding" Presidential Primary scheduled lor Moy 1984 is nothing more than a popularity contest for only one of the major parties and. WHEREAS, Barry County records indicate extreme voter apathy in that the voter turnout in May of 1960 was 8.3% making the cost to Barry County 85.59 per vote cast ond. WHEREAS, the May 1984 Presidential Primary would cost the taxpayers of this State approxi­ mately five million dollars, and further, the County of Barry an estimated $15,000. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Barry County Board of Commissioners go on record as recommending that the Michigan Legislature repeal the legislation permitting the scheduled Primary Election to be held in May of 1984 and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Governor concur by signing such legislation. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, a copy of this resolu­ tion be forwarded to the Senators and Represent­ atives of the County ol Barry, the State House Elec­ tion Committee members, the Governor and the Secretory of State of the State of Michigan. Moved by Hoare. support by Coleman to adopt the resolution. Motion carried. Moved by Hoare. support by Coleman to allow the Executone of Western Michigan permission Io conduct a telephone survey of the Barry County phone system at no cost to the County. Motion carried. Jock Holden was present and reported on the activities of the Veterans Office in Barry County. Commissioner Hoare presented the following resolution and moved its adoption, second by Gordon. RESOLUTION Resolution Rescinding Proposed Amendment to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Nuisance Code At a meeting ol the Borry County Board of Commissioners held in the City of Hostings on the 12th day of April. 1983. Whereas the Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment is a duly created local Health Department for Barry County and Eaton County pursuant Io MCI 333.2415; MSA 14.15 (2415). and; Whereas the Board of Commissioners of Borry County and the Board of Commissioners of Eaton County constitutes the local governing entity for the Borry tu’o* ti.so. • M<*o’’h Department pur­ suant to MCL3j3-<4Ut •••’ • 14 I :>'id Whereas a nuisance code was duly adopted by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department on November 12. 1982. and approved by the Eaton County Board of Commissioners on November 17, 1982, and by the Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners on November 23. 1982. and become effec­ tive January 7. 1983 pursuant to MCL 333.2441; MSA 14.15 (2441). ond; Whereas a motion was made and carried after said nuisance code was approved by the Barry County Board of Commissioners to amend Section 7 of said nuisance code to apply only to domestic animals on November 23. 1962, and; Whereas said proposed amendment was not given proper notice pursuant to MCLA 33.2442; MSA. 14.15 (2442), and; Whereas said proposed amendment was not approved by the Eaton County Board of Commis­ sioners pursuant to MCL 333.2441; MSA 14.15 (2441) and has not therefore token effect, ond; Whereas the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers resolved on March 22, 1983 to take steps nec­ essary to remove the proposed amendment from consideration; NOW THEREFORE moved by Commissioner Hoare, and seconded by Commissioner Gordon that the proposed amendment to Section 7 of the nuisance code of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department approved by the Board of Commis­ sioners on November 23. 1982 be. and the some is hereby, rescinded and shall be considered void ab initio. Further, moved by Commissioner Hoare. and seconded by Commissioner Gordon that the approval of the Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment Nuisance Code approved by the Barry County Board of Commissioners on November 23, 1982 is herob. confirmed ond ratified. Roll call vole, six (6) yeas, Coleman, Gordon. Hammond, Hoare. Kiel. Landon, one (1) excused. McKelvey. Metlon carried. Moved by Hammond, support by Coleman that me mailer of Substance Abuse use of the Confer­ ence Room in the Courts * Law Building be referred to the Property Committee. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare that Richard Scott be appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals term April 1. 1983 to April 1. 1986. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Hoare that each Board and Commission within the County be sent a copy of the Open Meetings Act. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Landon that the Board go on record as strongly favoring the preser­ vation of the Penn Central rile of way for public use and that a letter be sent to the D.N.R. and transportation Deportment stating this feeling. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman that the Cha r declare the month of Moy as recycling month In Barry County. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare that the con­ cept of resolution showing appreciation to persons serving on various boards be adopted and imple­ mented through the cooperation of Clerk t Central Services Committee. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman that the following resolution bo adopted; SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT The Safety Policy for Borry County is based on the -ecognition that: Accidents produce economic ond social loss, impair productivity and retard the advancement of standards of living. Every employee is entitled to a safe and healthful place in which to work; Accident prevention is good business, since the cost of accidents is always greater than the cost of prevention: Accidents con be controlled by careful planning and accurate operations control-measures which are exactly the same as are needed to control quality, quantity, costs and other important service factors: In harmony with the above recognized facts, the Barry County Board of Commissioners adopts this SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT: 1. A dynamic, coordinated, continuing safety program should be developed and implemented. 2. Accident prevention is a cooperative effort ol management and employees cooperating to estab­ lish safe and healthful working conditions. 3. Supervisory personnel should be accountable for the safety of all employees working under their supervision. 4. A Safety Control Committee should be desig­ nated to coordinate and administer the safety pro­ gram. The Committee will report directly tc the Board of Commissioners. 5. This Committee shall meet from time io time as needed, and its members be responsible as a "first line of defense" for good safety practices in the County. 6. This Committee may name a chairperson or coordinator to work with the Board and Safety Engineer. 7. A safety program should develop the complete and whole-hearted support of all management. Board and employee personnel. 8. No job should be considered efficiently per­ formed or complete unless all rules of safe oper­ ation have been applied and practiced. Motion carried. Moved by Hammond, support by Landon to receive and place on file the Animal SI., ter Report. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to approve the Commissioner’s Payroll. $1,137.89. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Ims BstUsryCeaa lwt Ce—Exp WTM. Carolyn Coleman 3201 3S2.63 SO.00 50.00 Berrard Hammond B.28 3202 352.63 100.00 108.28 m M. Hoort 150.00 85.33 235.33 3203 352.63 Ted McKelvey 30.36 100.00 130.36 320« 352.63 Foul Rial 352.63 125.00 70.38 195.38 3213 Richard Landon 150.00 22.54 172.54 352.63 3214 James K. Gordon 200.00 46.00 246.00 3217 352.63 2468.41 875.00 262.89 1137.89 TOTALS Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to ap­ prove the Miscellaneous Claims. $26,010.37. Motion corriad by unonimous roll coll. R 1 Doubledoy Bros. & Co............... 2 Hastings Motor Ports.............. 3 Hastings Office Supplies......... 4 Hostings Prtss, Inc................... 5 Commercial Equipment Comp.. 6 The University of Michigan ... 7 Shepard's / McGraw-Hill............ 8 Lawyers Co-Operative Publ... 9 Callaghan & Company.............. 10 Kenneth Radont....................... 11 The Hostings Banner................ 12 Eaton County Controller......... 13 Dirtophone................................ 14 Thomas A Shirts....................... 15 Jean E. Ingram & Assoc............ Ifc JohnR. Kateley. Ph D.............. 17 Charles R. Stiles....................... 18 David H. Tripp......................... 19 Siegel. Hudson. Gee, Etc.......... 2C Siegel, Hudson, Gee. Etc.......... 21 Dimmers 8. McPhiHips.............. 22 Judy H. Hughes......................... 2' Ms. Cindy Williamson.............. 2< Upholstery by Marlene............ 25 Pengod....................................... 2t Target Information mgt............ 27 The Highsmith Co.. Inc............. 2E Kathy Sunior.............................. 29 Connie Albert............................ 3C> Burroughs Corporation............ 31 The Freeport News.................. 32 National Bank of Hastings... 33 Mike Keeler 3c John F. Huntley. . 35 Depot Law Offices..................... 36 Richard N Loughnn................... 37 David M. Haley.......................... 39 Lindo R. Nida............................ 4C Robert F. Nida 41 Pomelo A. Miller....................... 4: Miriam E. While 43 Borry Automotive Supply . 4c Barry County Sheriff................ 45 International Business Moch . . 211.92 14.37 296.28 507.35 111.30 63.00 187.68 94.50 1068.50 125.00 249.50 24.00 9.45 1212.60 19.65 75.00 1300.00 700.00 328.75 838.00 1221.43 30.00 16.42 65.55 167.48 291.65 91.68 4.50 13.80 576.30 150.00 290.28 10.50 97.42 534.00 16.10 43.01 19.50 45.08 71.24 4.00 40.80 3.05 9.21 109.00 211.92 14.37 296.28 507.35 111.30 63.00 187.68 94.50 1068.50 125.00 249.50 24.00 9.45 1212.60 19.65 75.00 1300.00 700.00 328.75 838.00 1221.43 30.00 16.42 63.80 167.48 291.65 91.68 4.50 13.80 576.30 150.0U 290.28 10.50 97.42 534.00 10.10 43.01 19.50 45.08 68.00 4.00 40.80 3.05 9.21 109.00 46 Debbie S. Baker ..................... 47 ArdithHort................................ 48 Brown's Custom Interiors .... 49 Felpousch Food Center. 50 American Society of Farm .... 51 Biome F. McLeod................ .. 52 Schuss Mountain Resort......... 53 John M. Ainslie......................... 54 Slate of Michigan..................... 55 Mich. Assoc, of Equal. Direc. . 56 Borry County Abstract Off. .. 57 Deportment of Treasury......... 58 The W. S. Peed Company......... 59 Fidelity Products Co.................. 60 Pennock Hospital..................... 61 Dole A. Crowley....................... 62 Pros. Attys. Assoc, of Mich... 63 Nat. Police chiefs Info Bur. . .. 64 EMC0 Prod. Inc.......................... 65 United County Officers............ 66 Mich. Assn, of Reg. of Deeds . 67 Vucom Data Services Inc.......... 68 HiM Typewriter Co................... 69 Elsie B. Furrow......................... 70 Central Supply......................... 71 Jock Murdoch............................ 72 The Reminder............................ 73 Key Office Machines, Inc......... 74 American Chemical Supply... 75 Michigan Company. Inc............ 76 Cadillac Overall Supply............ 77 Doug Boze................................ 78 AAA Sanitary Supply................ 79 Barry County Lumber.............. 80 Burkey Gloss & Radiator......... 81 DJ. Electric Service................ 82 Welton's Inc............................... 83 Gambles 5759 .......................... 84 Haynes Supply Company......... 85 Hallifox Snow Plowing.............. 86 Hostings Sanitary Serv.............. 87 ABC Manufacturing ................... 88 Michigan Former....................... 89 Audrey R. Burdick..................... 90 Xerox Corporation................... 91 Schiller & Schmidt, Inc.............. 92 Quimby-Wolstrom Paper......... 93 DJ. Brown................................ 94 Lorry Hollenbeck....................... 95 Floyd F. Hydon.......................... 96 Nye Uniform Company.............. 97 Chnstmon Products................... 98 Griffin Pest Control................... 99 Gregory 5. Collins, D.O............ 100 WikJem's Drug Store................ 101 Ingham Medical Center............ 102 Hayes-Gretn-Beoch Hosp......... 103 John Frederick, D.O.................. 104 D. Woodliff, M.D....................... 105 Joseph C. Roth......................... 106 Eldon E. Cassell, M.D..P.C. .. 107. Williams Funeral Home............ 108 Robert Gren.............................. 109 Mrs. LindoK. Hazel.................. 110 Longelond Chapels.................. 111 Wren Funeral Heme. Inc........... 112 Smith's Business Equipment... 113 Integrated Data Systems, Inc.. 114 Quill corporation....................... 115 Cinder Pharmacy....................... 116 Ideal Janitorial Service............ 117 Kothy A. Waiters..................... 118 Marilyn Beoch............................ 119 John E. Gergen......................... 120 David W. Merck....................... 121 JonHartough............................ 122 Forts on File, Inc........................ 123 Norman Camera Co................... 124 Kervttlh Bohn............................ 125 Ronald Coats............................ 126 Richard E. Hartman................... 127 Wayne Pennock....................... 128 Richard I. Scott.......................... 129 Wilbur Solomon.......................... 130 Norman Stanton....................... 131 M. Kevin Woods....................... 132 Lauro Young............................... 133 Von Belkum & Faukner............ 134 The Wyatt Company................. 135 Total Compensation Sennets.. 136 Schondelmayer Insur mce .... 137 Worgess Agency. Inc................ 138 Radiology Assoc........................ 139 Anthony M. Pcruk..................... 140 Barry-Eaton Dist. Health......... 141 Richord N. Loughrin................... 142 Joellen Thomas.......................... 143 Bonnie Neii................................. 141.91 15.07 99.12 27.75 8.00 16.79 25.00 58.11 30 00 35.00 44.00 2.00 141.79 101.88 122.97 18.40 30.00 28.35 50.25 65.00 30.00 14.37 25.00 57.75 134.12 125.00 24.50 44.00 285.60 196.20 71.25 70.00 30.90 83.81 4.00 121.00 22.00 6.56 120.02 175.00 404.00 23.90 20.00 65.55 786.76 292.31 290.46 5.00 99.59 62.30 41.34 74.34 24.00 25.00 2.00 176.00 5.00 125.00 20.00 20.00 600.00 1200.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 4.20 45.00 259.66 9.98 125.00 67.22 7.13 121.50 66.08 151.66 5.00 44.61 17.30 36.90 40.64 21.90 62.08 62.26 40.87 15.00 61.34 88.15 3714.00 623.86 60.00 86.00 166.75 25.00 336.00 16.10 4.00 7.00 141.91 15.07 99.12 27.75 8.00 16.79 25.00 58.11 30.00 35.00 44.00 2.00 141.79 101.88 122.97 18.40 20.00 28.35 50.25 65.00 30.00 14.37 25.00 57.75 134.12 125.00 24.50 44.00 285.60 196.20 71.25 70.00 30.90 83.81 4.00 121.00 22.00 6.56 120.02 175.00 404.00 23.90 20.00 65.55 786.76 292.31 290.46 5.00 99.59 62.30 41.34 74.34 24.00 25.00 2.00 176.00 5.00 125-00 20.00 20.00 600.00 1200.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 4.20 45.00 259.66 9.98 125.00 67.22 7.13 120.00 66.08 151.66 5.00 44.61 17.30 36.90 40.64 21.90 62.08 62.26 40.87 15.00 61.34 88.15 3714.00 623.86 60.00 86.00 166.75 25.00 336.00 16.10 4.00 7.00 26016.86 26010.37 Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to approve" the Criminal Claims, $2,006.87. Motion carried by unonimous roll call. 191.21 191.21 1 Paramount Coffee Co............... 2 C. Vanderhooning Produce .. 50.10 50.10 65.00 3 Detroit Pure Milk Co................. 65.00 19.96 19.96 4 Felpousch.................................. 154.21 154.21 5 Butternut Bread.................... 756.05 756.05 6 Gordon Food Service................ 772.34 772.34 7 Norman’s Inc............................. 2008.87 2008.87 Motion by Gordon, support by Landon to approve the Pre-paid bills, $216,574.11. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman that major appropriations to various agencies from General Fund be transferred on a quarterly basis unless extreme need is shown. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to trans­ fer budgeted $11.000 to C.O.A. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to transfer $22,500 to Road Commission. Motion car­ ried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to transfer $47,500 to Health Department. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to trans­ fer $3,500 to Soil & Water. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to transfer $10,000 to Juvenile Justice Fund. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond to allow the following bills and pay from Joint E.D. Fund: Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce - 22.29 Joan Foster. Director of C.C. - 40.00. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare that the bill from Worgess Agency of $329 for Insurance on C.O.A. van be paid. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to reim­ burse the Health Department in the amount of 406.80 at such time as funds are available from the DNR grant. Motion carried. Motion by Gordon, support by Coleman that the aproval be given to the capital fund document presented as a draft working copy and the capital funding concept be approved Roll coll six (6) yeas, Coleman. Gordon. Hammond. Hoare. Kiel. London, one (1) excused. McKelvey. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman the temp­ orary budget draft for the year 1984 in the amount of $4,394,910 be approved. Motion carried Moved by Coleman, support by Hammond to approve 3 year step raise of Robert Davis, effec­ tive March 10. 1983 from $8.32 per hour to $8.68 per hour. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Hoare that the bid from Goodyear Bros, for tractor, mower ond blade for use of Custodial Dept, in the amount of $3,700 be accepted and monies to come from General Building Fund. Motion corned. Moved by Gordon, support by London that the Properly Committee be given Power to Act in the purchase of a utility bldg, for use of Custodial Dept., up to cost of $400. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Hommond that the Property Committee be given Power to Act in pur­ chase of 3 filing cabinets for the F.O.C., expend­ iture to be mode from F.O.C. budget. Motion carried. Moved by Hammond, support by Landon to file all correspondence. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Hoare to go into executive session al 12:07 p.m. Motion carried12:18 p.m. return to general session. Moved by Coleman, support by Gordon that the County Clerk be authorized to pay an hour and wage claim against the Pork & Recreation Commission when informed by the Pork & Recrea­ tion Commision of a settlement. Payment to be mode with Finance Committee approval ond from the Cont. Litigation. Motion carried. Moved by Hoare. support by London to recess io April 26 1983 or the Coll of the Chair. Motion corned, meeting adjourned ot 12:20 p.m. Paul Kiel. Chairman 4-21 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Berry on Proposed Special Use Requests Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commis­ sion will conduct a public hear­ ing. for special use request, on April 25. 1983 at 8:00 p.m. in the County Commissioner s Room. County Annex Building. Hostings. Michigan. Case No. Sp. 2-83 Robert & Debro Horlka. (applicant) 8:00 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property located on 3645 Fighter Rd.. Hostings, will be considered os a site for the issuance of o special use permit to remodel o corn crib into a dog kennel. The northeast one quarter of the southeast one quarter of the northeast one quarter of Sec. 25. being situated in Irving Twp. Subject Io all conditions, limit­ ations ond easements of record. All of the above described prop­ erty being located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard al the above mentioned time ond place. The special use application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broadway. Has­ tings. Michigan, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call Winifred Keller Planning Direc­ tor at 948-8081 for further infor­ mation. Norval E. Thaler. Clerk Barry County 4-21 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER File No. 83-190-DO KAREN L. BLACK. Plaintiff, •w JEFFREY P. BLACK, Defendant. At a session of said Court, held in the Circuit Court Rooms in the City of Hastings. Michi­ gan. on this 22nd day of March. 1983. PRESENT: HONORABLE HUDSON E. DEMING. Circuit Court Judge. Upon reading and filing the Affidavit of Plaintiff's Attorney, David K. Ryan, wherein it appears thot the above-entitled cause is one in which personal jurisdiction over the Defendant is not reauired and that the present address of the Defend­ ant is unknown To Plaintiff. IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDG­ ED that the Defendant. JEFFREY P. BLACK, shall answer the Complaint of the Plaintiff or take such other action os may be permitted by law on or before the 12th day of July. 1983, or upon failure to answer said Complaint or take such other action as may be permitted by law, the Plaintiff shall bo entitled to a Judgment of Default in said cause. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be pub­ lished in the Hastings Bonner for four (4) consecutive weeks commencing on the 7th day of April, 1983. HUDSON E. DEMING. Barry County Circuit Court Judge 4-28 BOARD OF EDUCATION April IB. 1983 The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called Io order by W. Baxter, Presi­ dent, Monday, April 18, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. Members present: D. Hoekstra, R. Shaw, L. Haywood, G. Wibalda. J. Lenz, W. Baxter. Members absent: R. Groos. It was moved by Lenz and seconded by Hoekstra that the minutes of the March 21, 1983 mooting bo approved and placed on filo. Motion carried. It was moved by Wibalda ond seconded by Lenz that the Finan­ cial Statement as of March 31, 1983 be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by Shaw and seconded by Lenz that the March paid bills be approved as submitted and that the unpaid bills be approved for payment. On roll coll the votes stood ayes all. It was moved by Hoekstra and seconded by Wibalda that the Trust and Agency Fund re­ port as of March 31, 1983 be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by Shaw and seconded by Lenz that the Stu­ dent Services Fund report as of March 31,1983 be approved ond placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by Wibalda and seconded by Hoekstra that the Monthly Budget report as of March 31, 1983 be approved ond placed on file. Motion carried. If was moved by Shaw ond seconded by Wibalda that we accept the resignation of Betty Williams, effective the end of the current school year. Mrs. Williams has been a teacher of vocal musk ond has fought in Hostings 24% years. On roll call the votes stood ayes all. It was moved by Lenz and seconded by Shaw that Carl Schoessel be granted authority to hire on individual for the 1983-84 school year to serve as curriculum coordinator. The position will be posted locally and advertised in colleges and universities. On roll call the votes stood ayes all. It was moved by Wibalda and seconded by Show thot we request bids on worker's com­ pensation and employer's liability insurance for the period from June 1. 1983 to May 31, 1984. Bids are due in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools by 12:00 noon on Moy 6. 1983. Motion carried. It was moved by Haywood and seconded by Hoekstra that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. Judith Lenz. Secretary (4-21) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions ol a certain mort­ gage mode the 21st doy of November. 1978. by Daniel B Steinke and Rebecca A. Steinke, husband and wife; as mortgagors, to the United States of America. as mortgagee, ond recorded on November 21. 1978. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Liber 239 of mortgages on pages 320-323; on which mort­ gage there is claimed to bi due ond unpaid al the date of this Notice twenty-six thousand, seven hundred, forty-one and 94 100 Dollars ($26,741.94) principal and two thousand, five hundred. ninety-seven and 68'100 Dollars ($2,597.68) interest; no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the powei of sale contained in said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default: NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given thot on June 2. 1983, ot 10 o'clock in the fore­ noon of lhe east door of the Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sole ond sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale provided by low and in said mortgage, lhe lands and premises in said mortgage men­ tioned and described. as follows, to-wit: That properly located in Barry County, in the State of Michigan. Lots Five (5) and Six (6) of Block Eight (8). and a two (2) rod strip on the East side thereof. Village of Wood­ land. according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plots on page 21. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period will be one month from time of such sale. Properly may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid at the foreclosure sale plus 8%% interest ond any unpaid encumbrances on the property from date of sale, dated April 21. 1983. For additional information, please contact: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through Farmers Home Administration. Room 209. 1405 South Harrison Road. East Lansing, Michigan 48823. Mortgagee. 5-12 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage. made the 23rd day of June, 1976. executed by DOMINGO SALAZAR and NANCY LEE SALAZAR, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to HAST­ INGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOC­ IATION. a Mkhigan corporation, doing business Ol Hastings. Michigan. a> Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office ol the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on June 28. 1976. in Liber 226 of mortgages, on page 933, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid ot the date of this noike Seventeen Thousand Forty-one and 74/100 ($17,041.74) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proceeding at low or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mort­ gage. and the power of sale In said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of default. Noike is hereby given thot on Moy 20. 1983. ot 2:00 a dock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Courthouse In the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, lor the purpose of satisfying theamounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with Interest thereon at ten (10%) percent per annum, and as otherwise specified in said mort­ gage. together with the legal costs and charges ol sole, includ­ ing the attorney lees os provided by law ond In sold mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned ond des­ cribed as follows, to-wit: The West lour rods ol the East eight rods ol the South seven and one-hall rods ol Lot 1, Block 2 ol the Village ol Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of plots on page 21, Barry County. Michigan. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Section 600.3240 is six (6) months. Dated: April 19. 1983 Richard H. Shaw (P2O3O4) Attorney for Hastings Savings * Loan 215 South Church Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSfHP BOARD APRIL 13. 1983 Approve budget amendments: Expenditures • Administration increased by $1,350.00. and Planning/Zoning increased by $200.00. Authorize Patrolman Kent Schaffer to operate the police unit for 6 hours per month o1 $3.35 on the Chiefs scheduled day off. Discussion on the proposed coble television agreements. Review the junk/junk cor or­ dinance enforcement. Adopt resolution for the Barry County Solid Woste Manage­ ment Pion. Approve estimate for instal­ lation end labor of ontenno at dispatch. Allot dog license fees received from Barry County Io the treasurer. Ratify expenses totaling $1,676.13. Approve transfers and out­ standing bills. Janette Arnold. Clerk Attested to by: Superviser Reck 4-21 BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular meeting of Borry Township Board was held on April 5. 1983 at 7:30 p.m. with ell five members being present Bill Brown and son Peter hove signed agreement to purchase Mr. Thirsty's. They attended meeting to introduce themselves to the board and explain what their plans are. Tracy Bromley ond Joe Shoup were given approval to go ahead on their pions for projects within the park area They are doing this for their Eogle Scout bodges. Approved on amendment to the 1983-84 operating budget of $10,300. which is for addition to Hickory Fire Station. Approved the 1983-84 operat­ ing budget for Borry Townhip in the amount of $282,475.19 Will again purchase Errors ond Omission Insurance from Burnham and Flower Agency. Reviewed Hickory fire officers. No changes were mode. Accepted bid of $5,600. from Stony Lake Asphalt for black­ lopping balance of lot between township building and Bob Wil­ liams Funeral Home. Adopted resolution for Barry Co. Solid Waste Plan Made additions to police of­ ficers contracts for 1983-84 and approved same. Hod complain: on two parcels of land on E. Shore Dr., one burned out house the other not occupied. Will contort lawyer and see what the next step is. Approved paying bills' in the amount of $10,169.19 and trans­ ferring $10,586.05 to the fire depts. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Lois Bromley, Clerk Attested to by: William 8. Wooer, Supervisor — NOTICE — Hope Township The 1983-84 Federal Revenue Sharing Budget has been adopted by the Hope Township Board. The funds will be used for roads and capital improve­ ment. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the clerk's home by appoint­ ment. SHIRLEY R. CASE Hope Township Clerk 1061W. Broun Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone 945-5722 — NOTICE — Please be advised that HOPE TOWNSHIP has ordered an Assessor's Plat to be made and called Baker-Haas Assessor's Plat. In accordance with Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1967 Sec. 201 through 213 as amended. The final plat has been filed with the Hope Township Clerk and will remain on filo for 30 days after the first publication of this notice. The purpose of this publication ond the 30 day filing period is to allow any person or public body having Interest in any land affected by the Baker-Haas Plat to bring suit against the Town­ ship of Hope to have any corrections mode to the plat that may be necessary. At the conclusion of the filing period the BakerHaas Assessor's Plat will be presented to the Hope Township Board of Trustees at a meeting to be held on June 13, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. ot the Hope Township Hall for the purpose of approv­ ing the plat. SHNtLEYR.CASE HoHTeraHp CM Hearing on Proposed Use of Revenue Sharing The City of Hastings will hold a public hearing at the City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan on Monday, May 2, 1983 at 2:00 p.m. for the purpose of obtaining written and oral comment from the public on the proposed uses of revenue sharing funds in the upcoming budget for Fiscal Year 1984. All interested citizens' groups, senior citizens and senior citizen organizations are encouraged to attend the hearing. Persons attending the hearing will have the right to provide written and oral comments and suggestions regarding possible uses of revenue sharing funds. Following is important planning Information for ihe Proposed Use Hearing: Amount of Revenue Sharing Funds expected to be received during the upcoming fiscal year............................................ ....$100,584.00 SHARON VICKERY, Hastings City Cterfc NOTICE ...OF... LAST BAY OF REGISTRATION ...FOR... DELTON-KELLOGG SCHOOL Counties of Barry and Allegan 1983 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTORS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annual School Election for the School District will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on... Monday, June 13,1983 The law prohibits the Inspectors of Election from receiving the vote of a person residing in a registration school district whose name is not registered os an elector in the City or Township in which such person resides. The deadline for registration for the Annual School Election is... 5:00 P.M., MONDAY, MAY 16,1983 If you are not a registered voter, you may register with your City or Township Clerk. You may also register at any branch office of the Sec­ retary of State but such registration is not effec­ tive until it is approved by the appropriate clerk. The following questions may be submitted to the voters at the annual election: 1. The election of one or more members to the Board of Education. 2. The submission to the voters of one or more propositions to renew and/or increase millage pursuant to the provisions of Article 9, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution of 1963, as amended. 3. Any proposition to be submitted to the voters by the Intermediate School District. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education o- the School District. Dated: March 14, 1983 JULIET BOURDO Secretary of the Board of Education �Hastings softball team drops pair to Wayland... The Hastings softball team dropped a doubleheader to Wayland on Tuesday 6-1 and 11-10 in eight innings. Shari Blair was the losing pitcher in both games. Blair went the distance in the first game striking out six and allowing three hits. She relieved Carrie Dunn in the fifth inning of the second game and gave up the last three runs Dunn left the nightcap with her team trailing 8-6. Hastings rallied to tie the game at 8-8 and then 10-10, but Wayland pushed across a run in the bottom of the eighth to win. Hastings rapped out five hits in the opener with Blair singling twice, and Dunn, Lorri Jaynes, and Paula Atkinson also adding base hits. In the nightcap, Atkinson homered, Dunn tripled and doubled, Deb Dykstra singled three times, Teresa Maurer added two singles and a double, Tammy Connor singled and tripled, and Laura Hause added two singles. In all Hastings has 15 hits, but left eight on base. Hastings coach Judy Anderson wasn't pleased with the doubleheader loss which lowered her team’s record to 2-2. “I wasn’t too happy with the first game. We made too many mental errors and didn’t hustle," she said. “But the second game was pretty even. We hit the ball and got on base.” The jayvee team split with Wayland losing 19-7 and winning 14-4. Marsha Ackley tripled twice while Laurie Snyder picked up the win in the nightcap. ...but stops Caledonia in single game, 4-1 Craig Mower takes a cut during the lonio-Hostlng, baseball game last Sot^rda^.' Dove Flood of Hastings returns a serve from a Coldwater nlayer. Flood, playing first singles, lost as did nis Saxon teammates. Hastings is now 1 -2 for the season. fRnnnar photo) Young Hastings tennis team falls to Coldwater, Tuesday The young and inexperienced Hastings tennis team lost to Coldwater 7-0 on Tuesday night Saxon coach Tom Freridge said his fit st two singles players, Dave Flood and Rob Olsen, were simply “overmatched” by more experienced Coldwater players. Third singles player Dave Beck was '‘much im­ proved,” said Freridge, but was also overmatched. Freridge said fourth singles performer Tony Marfia was impressive in his 5-7,6-3,61 loss. The first doubles team of Steve Conner and Jamie Owings also played well, but still lost 2-6, 7 5, 6-1. The loss drops Hastings record to 1-2 overall. The Saxons beat Lakewood in its opener before losing to Ionia last week. Freridge said Coldwater was a fine team — one of the better ones in the Twin Valley. “They're particularly strong in singles,” said Freridge. “They’ll finish in the top two or three in the league.” Freridge said his team is slowly looking better each match. “I think we’re improving each match,” he said. "We want to set different goals in each match. If we accomplish that we’ll be suc­ cessful.” The Hastings softball team upped its record to 2-0 last Thursday with a 4-1 win over Caledonia. Sheri Blair was the winning pitcher for the Saxons as she went the distance walking three, striking out nine and allowing only one hit. Hastings rapped out four hits in the game by Tammy Connor, Amy Stack, Laura Oom, and Lorrie Jaynes. Hastings scored their runs in the sixth when they loaded the bases on singles by Jaynes, Connor and Stack. A Caledonia error produced three runs and a fourth scored on a fielder's choice Caledonia scored an unearned run in the top of the sixth. Kris Emerson singled for Caledonia’s only hit of the game. Hastings coach Judy Anderson said Ijer team played well enough to win. “We made four errors (as did Caledonia). Our hands were cold and both teams had trouble hitting because of the weatner," she said. Hastings track team opens season with loss Hastings opened the dual portion of its schedule against always-tough Caledonia and wound up losing 115-20. Caledonia has not lost a dual meet in five years, and Hastings coach Jim Gibson was pleased with the efforts of his team. “I thought they did pretty well,” said Gibson. “The meet was a lot closer than the score would indicate. We were very close in some events.” The only first place recorded by Hastings was by Kyle Lancaster in the long jump. His leap was measured at 19 feet, three and a half inches. Gibson knew the first few meets of the season would be difficult for his team. Caledonia won 14 of 15 events at the meet, which was held in cold, blustery conditions. “I knew we could start off 0-3 this year," he said. “I think if we keep our morale up we can win some meets." Sports Delton diamond team drops 2nd doubleheader of young season Delton’s struggling baseball team dropped a doubleheader to Otsego recently, 5-0 and 12-1, to fall to 0-5 for the season. The doublebeader loss comes after a season-opening loss to Hastings and another twin loss to Parchment. Rick Swinehart was the starter and loser for Delton in the opener. The win went to Otsego's Kevin McNeese on a two-hitter. A second inning double by Terry Sines and a fourth inning single by Rusty Carroll were the only hits surrendered by McNeese. In the second game Delton’s Mark Smith was the starter and loser. He was relieved by Robe-t Miller in the fourth inning. Ots«.go scored three runs in the third and broke the game wide open in the fourth by crossing the plate six more times. Delton had six hits in the nightcap by six different players. Delton coach Bob Monroe said his young team was net found guilty of playing sound baseball in either game. "We made a lot of mistakes, but of course we played a lot of subs too,” he said. “It was just one of those nights. Monroe was impressed with the Otsego team. “They have a real good team. I know they beat Hackett earlier in the week and I know they’re a tough team." April 21 April21 April 21 April 21 April 21 April 22 April 23 April 23 April 26 April 26 April 26 April 26 April 26 Aprf’ 26 April 27 Boys TENNIS.......... J.V. BASEBALL... Varsity BASEBALL Varsity SOFTBALL J.V. SOFTBALL .. Girls TRACK.......... HASTINGS RELAYS Boys TENNIS............ Vanity BASEBALL . J. V. BASEBALL .... Boyt TRACK................ Boys TENNIS............. Vanity SOFTBALL . J.V. SOFTBALL .... Girls TRACK.............. Hastings loses doubleheader to Ionia 7-4 and 9-8 The Hastings baseball team dropped two games last Saturday to Ionia losing the first game 7-4 and the nightcap 9-8. The twin losses dropped the Saxons’ record to 1-2 after an opening game win over Delton last week. Hastings could collect but four hits off two Ionia pitchers in the opener. Bruce Martin banged out two of those hits and Todd Slater and Jim Replogle had one each. Jason Sixberrry took the loss for Hastings as he went the distance and allowed eight hits. Sixberry fanned nine and walked six. A big six-run rally in the second inning vaulted Ionia into a 7-1 lead and Hastings couldn’t recover. Sixberry drove in two of the Hastings runs and Keith Briggs drove in one. In the second game the Saxons jumped to a 6-3 lead, but quickly fell behind 8-6. Hastings tied the game at 8-8, but gave up an unearned run in the seventh inning. Sixberry drive in two more runs in the nightcap. Hastings scored four more in the second inning on two wild pitches, a single by Greg Shaeffer, and a bases loaded walk to Craig Mawer. Ionia’s big inning was the fourth when they pushed across five runs to take an 8-6 lead. Two Saxon errors and three wild pitches contributed to the scoring. Replogle and Slater rapped out two hits each to lead an eight-hit Hastings attack. Martin started on the mound for Hastings and fanned five, walked five, and surren­ dered five hits before being relieved by Jack Moore in the fourth. Moore was the loser despite giving up only one hit — the game winner — in his three and a third innings. He struck out seven and walked one. Pitching falters, Hastings drops pair of games to Wayland The Hastings baseball team were knocked around twice by Wayland recently losing a doubleheader 8-0 and 9-1. The Saxons managed only five hits in the two games. Joel Christensen collected one hit in both games to lead the team. Keith Briggs, Bruce Martin and Jason Sixberry banged out the remaining hits. Briggs was the starting and losing pitcher in game one. He was relieved by Bruce1 Martin. Sophomore George Sullivan made his first varsity start in the second game before giving way to Sixberry. Sullivan was the losing pitcher. Saxon girls track finishes 10th in relays ............................................ at Marshall, 4:30 Lakewood, 4:00 ........................................ at. Lakewood, 4:00 at Lakewood, 4:00 .............................................Lakewood,. 4:00 .................................at Otsego Relays, 5:00 ...................................................................... 10:00 ...................... at Allegan Invitational, 9:00 ......................................... at Marshall, 5:00 .................................................. Marshall, 5:00 Hillsdale-Sturgis, 4:30 ................................ at Harper Creek, 4:30 .......................................... at Marshall, 5:00 .................................................. Marshall, 5:00 ......... Coldwater-Albion at Albion, 4:30 Middleville softball tops Wyoming Rogers The Hastings girls track team finished 10th of 16 teams at the annual Exchange Club Relays at Sturgis. Charlotte was crowned as team champion with 65 points. Hastings accumulated eight points. Hastings did not finish in the top four of any of the 13 events, but the Saxons did finish fifth in two events. The long jump team of Amy Atkinson, Jackie Jaynes, and Missy Pennock took one of those fifths and the 880 relay team of Lori Teunessen, Kris Matthews, Cris Kruko, and Jaynes took the other fifth. FOR SAFETY SAKE... Direct Deposit Your Social Security Check Sue King pitched a five-hitter as Mid­ dleville knocked off Wyoming Rogers 5-2 recently. King struck out six and walked only three in her five-hitter. The win raised the Trojans' record to 1-1 for the season Carmen Gray, King's freshman battery mate, drove in two runs, singled, stole three bases and cut down a runner on an attempted steal to spark the Thornapple Kellogg team. Darcy Wingeier and Laine Hunt each contributed doubles to the Middleville of­ fense, which produced six hits. “Rogers has a real good squad, but our kids looked very sharp,” said Trojan coach John Greenman. Greenman said King's performance was the key to the game. "She's just super,” said Greenman. “All three of her walks were very close. I just can’t say enough about her.” Greenman also singled out shortstop Jill Smith, whose defensive play helped support King. Lion baseball squad now 3-0 after topping Bellevue high school Greg Lenz pitched a three-hitter while striking out 13 as Maple Valley knocked off Bellevue 8-1 in an inaugural Southern Michigan Athletic Association baseball game. Maple scored a single run in the second inning, four in the third and three more in the fourth inning. Mickey Mahon’s two-run single in the third and Jeff Starring's run­ producing single in the fourth were the key Lion hits. Bellevue scored it’s lone run in the seventh without the aid of a hit. Three walks and a passed ball produced the run. Maple Valley is now 3-0 overall and 1-0 in the SMAA. Lion coach Larry Lenz said because of the cold weather, it’s been hard to judge the talent of the Maple Valley team. “I do know that was the best pitched game we’ve had," said Lenz of the Bellevue con­ test. “Pitching is going to be a key with us.” Delton softball drops pair to Otsego Maple Valley softball team edged by Bellevue 12-10 Bellevue’s softball team rallied for four runs in the seventh inning to slip past Maple Valley 12-10. The Lions held a 10-8 lead going into the seventh, but two hits and three walks produced four Bronoco runs. Maple Valley is now 0-3 for the year. Maple Valley was limited to four hits in the game by Tammy Corkins, Lynn DeGroot, Jackie Gardner, and Stacy Hill. Lion coach Chris Ricketts said he was pleased with his team’s efforts in the game. “I thought we played real well. It was probably the best game they’ve played all year,” said Ricketts. “We’re starting to come on ’’ Hastings recently dropped a doubleheader against Wayland to fall to I-4 for the season. They travel to Lakewood tonight. Soccer instruction Dan Minkus, director of the Michigan Soccer School for mini-clinics, was a recent visitor to the Y-Center soccer coaches clinic. Minkus helped the Hastings coaches learn soccer skills, use their practice time more wisely, and also instruct­ ed the coaches o i ’he rules of the sport. A total of 20 Y-Center spring soccer coaches attended the day long session taught by Minkus, who runs similar clinics across the country. The Hastings outdoor program kicks off this Saturday. (Banner photo) Delton's softball team is off to a very slow start with losses in its first five ballgames. The Panthers last two losses were sustained at the hands of Otsego, 5-1 and 144). Delton could collect just three hits in the opener on singles by Tamara Randolph, Julie Best and DeEtte Baker. The second game didn’t produce much better of an offensive showing with Delton rapping out four hits. Lisa Price, Baker, Randolph, Best produced those four hits. Otsego scored six runs in the first inning of the nightcap, three in the second, one in the third, three in the fourth and one more in the fifth. Delton coach Al Moeller said he is satisfied with the all around play of his team so far. “We’ve had one or two bad innings each game where we’ve lost control,” he said. “Pitching is hurting us and it could be our downfall before the season is over." Call 948-8051 for BANNER Subscriptions! Your Check Reaches You! Most Retirees hove discovered that Direct Deposit of their Monthly Check is not only the safest, but also the most convenient way to handle this important financial matter. If you hove not mode arrangements to have your Social Security Checks, or any other Retirement Checks, deposited automatically into your NBH Savings, or Checking Account, we invite to do so now. There is no charge for this service and you'll never have to worry about it being lost or stolen again.. .and that's the best kind of "Social Security" you can get. National "^3IBank of [Hastings West State at Broadway Member FDIC All deposits Insured up to’100,000" I �The Hastings Banner. Thursday, April 21. 1983 — Page 10 There’s no doubt spring is the best time of year Ah the sights and sounds of spring. Is there honestly a better time of the year? The days are longer and finally more bearable. The weather is warm, but not yet hot. Sweaters are shunned in favor of shortsleeved shirts and if that's the case, can donning a pair of shorts be far behind? There’s little doubt spring is my favorite time of the year — both from a personal and professional standpoint. Personally, the coming of spring means the rigors of winter are over for another eight months. It means the softball glove is retrieved from the cardboard box in the corner of the living room closet, and the bicycle is salvaged from the dusty recesses of the garage. What would spring be like anyway without playing ball or riding a bike? Professionally, spring means no more having to cover high school football games on freezing October nights. I’ve covered football games in driving rains, snow flurries and bitter, sub-freezing temperatures The switch to spring sports means no more jumping from muggy hot basketball gym­ nasiums into the awesome cold cf a January winter nighL Not to mention the cessation of fighting snow storms, or occasional freezing rain, just to get to a basketball game. Those problems are figments of the forgettable past when spring arrives. Is there anything more ideal for a sport­ swriter than to snap a few pictures of a high school baseball game, slip into the bleachers to catch some much-needed sun, and then “cover” the rest of the bailgame. Or can there be anything tougher than to spend an afternoon at a high school track meet, grab a hot dog and coke, and sit on the infield grass and watch superbly conditioned 17 and 18 year-old athletes do their things. Even covering tennis lets one escape the office on a sunny, spring afternoon. Outdoor Report Trio are the winners of the second round. SPORTS EDITOR Those are the pleasures, the advantages of having the job I have. And those pleasures and advantages jump into clear focus in the springtime. Believe me. Naturally, though, spring weather doesn’t always placate the whims of a sportswriter. I’ve covered baseball games in the snow, or at the least with snowbanks surrounding the ballfield like Indians would surround a covered wagon. I’ve covered ‘rack meets in the midst of chilling winds. And how do tracksters keep warm in those skimpy uniforms anyway? I’ve seen tennis meets where the players have had to bundle up like eskimos, and softball games where a jacket and a sweatshirt just doesn't cut the mustard. Spring doesn’t mean covering a sporting event automatically is a cakewalk. But it’s certainly better than fall or winter. I have no idea if other sportswriters would agree with this opinion — in fact many probably v'ouldn't. Many of them would be lost unless they covered a football or basketball game. But I always look forward to spring. It's my time of the year. An angle on angling— where to call Steelheaders, smelt- dippers, and all other anglers for that matter, can get a line on just where their favorite Michigan sport fish are biting this spring by calling the Michigan Travel Bureau's toll free, 24 hour Conditions Report Line. Within Michigan, fishing buffs can dial 800292-5404. Out of state anglers did 800-2485708. Those who call will hear a recorded message that gives: current fishing con- ditions, where they’re biting, what they’re biting on, and a word about festivals and other travel happenings in Michigan. The report is updated weekly or as often as conditions demand, and can be called any hour of any day. Whether it's fishing, summer festivals, fall color and salmon runs, or winter sports, you’ll be the first to know when you cal] the Michigan Travel Bureau’s toll free Con­ ditions Report Line. Panfish have ventured into shallow water a couple of times already this spring, only to be driven into deeper water again by the unseasonably cold weather. If we get 2-3 warm days in a row we feel success here will pick up drastically. Smelt are in shallou waters and the runs are on. Try. Other Outdoor Shorts • A few mushrooms have appeared but warm weather will help here also. hog training is banned now in the fields until July. Watch those trash fires!! Special Note - Spring always brings a flood of "abandoned” baby animals calls to our office. Please leave these animals in the wild where they belong. Chances are their mother is not far away and will return after you leave. Spring means mushroom hunting Some people can hear them growing, some can smell them in the woods, most would like to find them - Morel mushrooms. The Morel mushroom plant stands 2” to 6” high, the cap forming the upper half or two thirds and the stem the remainder. The cap is tan to brown, the stem somewhat paler, and both stem and cap are hollow and brittle in texture. THE DISNEYCHANNEL YOU CAN LOOK AT FT INANUMBEROFWAYS. Programs like Dre.unfiix.lers, in which imagination becomes die great problem solver, Wish L'pon A Star, a she nv where dreams reallydocome true. And Contraption, an educational and sensati. mal game six iw < m a lifesize pitying Ixxud. You can also kx ik at it as twt >way telecisit in. Featuring sht nvs like’ll xi And Me. Kid that you and yx >ur kid can actually be a part of. And Mtxiserci.se, to get die whole family up and at 'em in die morning. Yt >u can even k x >k at it as a Uplifting, quality entertainment for all ages. INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL THRU THE END OF APRIL General Outdoor Conditions • Lots of rain (and snow) and co!d weather, especially at night. Last Saturday night we had thunder and snow at the same time - what crazy spring weather. Fishing - Coho fishing has been great from St. Joseph south to Indiana. These fish are found in the top 15 feet of water close to shore (30 to 100 ft.). Best baits have been Hol-n-tots and Tiny tads. A few large chinook have been taken. They are in shallow waters at night after the smelt. Brown trout are also being taken. This is the type of fish most likely caught off the piers. Try fishing with spawn on the inside of the piers and break waters. Steelhead fishing has been poor, mainly because the rivers are overflowing their banks. As the weather slowly warms the water bluegills are more easily taken by fishermen. The fish move into warmer shallows thus making them more vulner­ able to a fisherman's fly rod. Above is a picture of a bluegill taken by the popular block gnat lure. Great Family Entertainment has come to Hastings; 'll >u can kxik at it as the only cable cliannel with a daily pass t< > the Disney film library. 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The south slopes of a group of Aspen trees are best for finding this delicious mushrooms. Morels are unexcelled when cooked and they can also be dried easily and saved for future use. Morels can be found now through the end of May in Barry County. THURS. TWISTERS Shamrock Bar, 82-46; Hastings Automatic Heating, 80-48; Burns Refrigeration, 78-50; Hastings Bowl, 69-59; Superette, 60-60; Mini Champs, 59-69; Tern's. 59-69; J & M Service, 51-77; Big John's, 51-77; Hastings Mutual Ins., 47-81. High Games: B. Boersma, 146; J. Hurless. 156; C. Robinson, 172; K. Mallison, 180; S. Keeler, 160; S. Prucha, 159; C. Beckwith. 167; A. Burd, 161; B. Kruko, 150; G. Snider. 177; J. Lydy, 178. High Series: B. Bowman, 182-447; D. Coenan, 154-445, B. Hathaway. 189-473; D. Kelley 201-523; B. Barnum. 152-434; J. Wright, 180-451; C. Allen. 215-471; L. Bar­ num, 191-482. MAJORS Frantz Buick, 510; Piston Ring, 499; Stevens Trucking. 488; E.W. Bliss Co., 466.5; Tiki, 454.5; City Food & Bev., 452; No Shows, 412.5; Fruins, 409.5. High Games and Series: B. Castelein, 211508; D. Lambert, 535; W. Lydy, 217-566; R. Conley, 521; B. Bowman. 201-558; Marv Verus, 244-210-160-614; P. Loftus. 544; T. Keeler, 506; H. Keeler. 535; M. Cole, 211-512; J. Barnum, 541; R. Newton, 502. MONDAY MIXERS Hastings Flower Shop, 76-48; Medical Care Facility, 74-50; Public Auto Outlet, 734-504; Art Meade Motor Sales, 71-53; Dewey's Auto Body, 67-57, Wilt’s Custom Cars, 66-58; Cinder Drugs, 65-59; Michelob, 59-65; Hastings Savings & Loan, 59-65; Goodyear Brothers, 584-654; Hastings Bowl, 574664; Food Center, 57-67; The Depot, 56-68; Gordie’s Wear House, 53-71; B & R Kaf-Ay, 464-774; Stalwart Buildings, 43-81. High Games and Series: L. Service, 169; K. Fa’d, 156; E. Johnson, 190-521; P. Champion, 176; P. Snyder, 186; P. Koop, 172; J. Kietzmann, 186; K. Dunn, 222-523; V. Eldred, 164; D. Murphy, 160; B. Callihan, 235-533; B. Psalmonds, 160; M. Wieland, 209-527; V. Powers, 172; N. Bird, 161; B. Moore, 162; B. Howes, 171; P. Snyder, 184. Splits Converted: M. Turnes, 7-6-10. WED. AFTERNOON Gillons, 40; Champion Tax Service, 344; Art Meade Auto Sales, 34; Nashville Locker, 32; Hair Care Center, 314; Varney’s Stables, 294; Alflen & Assoc., 27; Ted’s, 27; Vogt, 254; Yoder’s, 19. High Games and Series: J. Gardner, 177; B. Blakely, 181; M. Snyder, 190; B. Brogindewey, 191; N. Walter, 171; M. Richard, 164; S. Pennington, 201-540. Splits Converted: B. Lyttle, 4-8-7. Words to the Pony league sign-ups 7-8 Grade Pony League - For those wanting to play in the YMCA-Youth Council’s Pony League baseball this spring and summer, should get a registration form from the jr. high principal’s office and bring it to the high school softball fields on April 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost for this program is $5 and should be brought on Saturday, April 23. Players should also bring their baseball glove because teams will be formed at this time. This program is open to any boy who is completing 7 or 8 grade and won’t be 15 before June 1. Practices will be held throughout May. Games will be played in the early evenings from early June to mid July. If it rains on Saturday, April 23, the regisration and clinic will be held the following Wednesday, April 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Jonston Field. Youth Softball - Starting the week of May 3, the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding its spring softball program for boys and girls. For boys in the 3-4 grade the program will run on Tuesdays from May 3 to May 31 from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Boys in the 5-6 grade will play on Wednesdays from May 4 to June 1 at the same time and girls in the 2-6 grades will play on Thursdays, May 5 to June 2. All the games will be held at the Hastings Junior High School. Registration will be held at the first day of practice. Their is no cost for this activity. Dave Storms SUN. NIGHT MIXED Hog Wash. 79-49; The Toads, 73-55; Browi Baggers, 724-554; Little Big Hom, 71-57 Hosers, 69-59; Tails End, 68-n4, Deb's, 664 614; White Lightning. 66-62. Sandbaggers 64-68; Hooter Crew, 64-64; Big Four, 64-64 Alley Cats, 634-684; Spare Parts, 614-704 Fruins, 584-694; Really Rotten, 564-714 Pin Pals. 564-714; Hot Shots, 544-734 Escapees, 51-77. High Games and Series (Women): B Moody, 195-514; K. Duff, 165; S. Trowbridge 218; J. Ogden. 173-452; M. Beach, 169; M.L Snyder, 200-516; B. Howes, 189; S. Fountain 152; J. Kasinsky, 154 High Games and Series (Men): R. Little 180; M. Tilley, 202-543; J. Schaechterle, 188 W. Friend. Sr., 203; J. Bennett, 214; B Martz, 190; J. Birman, 204; S. Eaton, 162; A Schwennesen, 188-530. Splits Converted: G. Snyder, 5-7; J. Lord 5-8-10; S. Birman, 6-8. BOWLERETTES Kent Oil, 42-18; Hecker Agency, 42-18 Pennock Hospital, 414-184; Big Gorge’s 354-244; Mary’s Beauty Shop. 334-264 Coenen's Construction, 314-284; Hasting Bowl. 31-29; Hause Realty, 304-294 Riverview. 294-304; Barry Co. Medica Facility, 294-304; Reminder, 29-31; Burge Chef, 27-33; Pioneer Motel, 27-33; D.J Electric. 27-33; Hair Port, 234-364; Hat Care Center, 214-384; Shu-da-bin, 2540 Millers Carpet, 184414. High Game and Series - G. Potter, 140; B Moore, 197; C. Cuddahee, 185; R. McBrian 171; J. Wait, 215; E. Mercer. 151; V. Carr 174; P. Snyder, 196; J. Appelman, 153; N Lancaster, 135; B. Maker, 180; M. Garber 180; J. Sarver, 173; N. Goggins, 170; F DeLaat, 144; M. Lyons, 165; B. Brin ningstaull, 179; R. Miller, 176; M. Elliston 212; L. Perry, 186; B. Fritz, 170; J. Skedgell 185; J. Bassett, 168-483. J. Hickey converted 6-7 split. HASTINGS MFG. CO. (Final Standings) Dewey’s Auto, 5414; McDonald’s, 501; Viking, 5064; Machine Room, 490; Hastings Flower Shop, 4834; Chrome Room, 469; Office, 4484; Leftovers, 400. High Games and Series: D. Callihan, 243217-630; R. Hook, 211-210-203-624; J. Bennett, 561; D. Solmes, 203-557; M. Cob, 215-551; C. Baker, 233-551; J. Bell, 550; R. Conley, 545; R. Cross, 200-533; W. Beck, 533; A. Dukes. 529; M. Schantz, 202-525; B. Nystrom, 514; R. Dawe, 200-513; J. Swanson, 512; J. Laubaugh, 512; R. Rizor, 500. THURS. ANGELS Cone Zone, 71-53; Hastings Bowl, 67-57; B & R Kaf-Ay, 61-63; Viola’s Floral & Gift, 604634; Pennock Piasters, 58-66; Hastings City Bank, 574-664. High Games and Series: A. Burd, 156; D. Street, 172; R.Batterson, 186; C. Dawe, 159; J. Wait, 199-500; B. Carpenter, 152; R. Mc­ Brian, 181; E. Rairigh, 188-513; B. Hesterly, 170; E. Mesecar, 178; K. Palmer, 173; J. Freeman, 155, D. Diver, 140; R. Haight, 161; N. McDonald, 174. THURS. MORN. WOMEN Trio, 404-194; The B.U.N.S., 394-204; The Three A’s, 38-22; Lilleys of the Alley, 35 35; Mode O’Day, 33-27; Mrs. Stitches, 314284; Endsley’s Dairy, 29-31; Slow Pokes, 2931; Fruins, 29-31; Bosley’s Hustlers, 27-33; Gun Ridge, 25-35; Carpente/s Den, 214384; Gillons Construction, 21-39; Agnes’ Komer Kitchen, 21-39. High Games and Series: J. Wallin, 206-537; J. McMillon, 224-549; S. VanDenburg, 195545; L. Tilley, 193-513; J. Arquilla, 189-502; S. Trowbridge, 178-509; C. Drake, 150; J. DeMond, 131; P. Hubei, 171; C. Cheney, 187; A. Eaton, 167; B. Dickinson, 147; S. Peake, 145; V. Peabody, 171; F. Schneider, 155; L. Barnum, 172; A. Kruger, 169; W. Montague, 140. Splits Converted: D. Haight, 4-7-9; J. Gasper, 1-2-10. Classic Bowling League A NEW LEAGUE A NEW PRO FOOTBALL SEASON Unmarked trails mean stay away... Spring weather brings the urge to drive in the country. This will often take people through the Barry Game area. Many trails in the Barry Area are closed to vehicles. If the trail is not marked as open for use it should not be entered by motor vehicles. For the avid pro football fan the season doesn't have to end in January anymore. Now there is the up and coming United States Football League — 12 teams from across the country featuring such stars as Georgia's Herschel Walker and Michigan's Anthony Carter. Games Broadcast Every Saturday & Monday WBCH-FM RADIO/ 1OO.1 YOUR USFL STATION IN HASTINGS A.A.A., R2.5-53.5; Mc­ Donalds, 81-55; WBCH, SO56; Carlton Center Ex., 7957; Jamar, ?9-57; Sign Tire, 765-59.5; Eberhard, 76-60Hast. City Bank, 7560; Hast. Sweeper, 70-66; Electric Galaxy, 70.5-65.6; Farrell, 7056; Hast. Alum. Prod. 66.5-69.5; Hast. Bowl, 66-70; Farmer Feed, 65-71; Food Center, 62.5-73.5; Sketfcell, 57-5785; B & R Kafoy, 52-84; Zephyr Service 19-117. High games and series- B. Dexter, 214-227-212-653; M. Verus 222-190-203-615; A. Taylor, 167-200-245-612; B. Romick, 195-181-234-610. GRADUATES When you need Announcements Name Cards Memory Books Jewelry Party Supplies See Us! J-Ad Graphics, Im. 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan �The Hastings Banner. Thursday April 21. 1983— Page 11 City-county economic development pace quickens by Robert J. Johnston Richard Baker of the Michigan Department of Labor talks to the Economic Development Commission and visitors to the meeting. Curriculum...continued from page 7 — Reduction in class size — Minimum academic standards for a high school diploma — Restoration of junior high elective courses, including foreign languages — Regular supervision and evaluation of teachers — Computer facilities for use in English, foreign language, and the ^xial studies program — Training in self-esteem and persona' relations — Curriculum coordination — Change the required health education course from the social studies to the physical educaton department — Require speech as a unit of several weeks duration Foreign language instruction at the lower elementary level Members of the committee are Hugh Fullerton, chairman, Gladys Young, LaVerne DeBeau, Karen Miller, Donna Mathews, Merilyn Foster, Art Olsen, Ned White, Mary White and James Hilgendorf. Health & physical education Health and physical education, states the report, “is that phase of general education that contributes to the total fitness, growth, and development of a child. “Early development of physical activities, and health information is both a means and an end." The objectives, as stated by the report, are "perceptual development, motor develop­ ment, mental development, social development (cooperation and sport­ smanship), and enjoyment of wholesome recreation." The recommendations for the elementary »tvel include: — Return to a six hour day — A student-teacher ratio of 25 to 1 — Phys cd classes that meet two days a week, for a minimum of 35 minutes — Classroom teacher follow up to make it a full week of physical education — Replace recess with physical education, at the tea chef's option — More emphasis on physical education and health education in the elementary grades — Alternate health education with physical education — Health education to cover anatomy, cleanliness, nutrition, first aid, sex education, drug and alcohol education, smoking, poison control, and communicable diseases — A swimming pool as an instructional and recreational tool Recommendations for the junior high level include: — Five days a week for physical education — Health educator instructor, otherwise the program could be implemented through the physical education and science depart­ ments k — Revison of grading system to include skill evaluation, cooperation, attendance and participation — Intramurals for high school The Joint City-County Economic Development Commission stepped up the pace in its work and outlined a schedule, last night, to learn the needs of local industries "Right now we don't really have a good picture of why industry would want to stay in Barry County." Richard Baker of ’the Michigan Department of Labor told the commission members. The group has set retention of present industry as its first goal in a two-step program agreed upon in March. The second step will be responding to outsiders seeking a location in the county. The commission members, assisted by Richard Baker of the Michigan Department of Labor, will conduct a survey of 22 in­ dustrial firms in the county, working through personal interviews. Six teams of two people will make the industry visits “They want you to listen to their con­ cerns " Baker continued. "You will find that nobody ever asks them. They will want to do a great deal of talking about what's wrong with Barry County." The team members will also have in­ formation to supply to the industrial people and will try to get information requested by local industries, the commission members agreed. Before the survey process begins, brochures, information packets and questionaires from other communities will be gathered sn that a local questionaire can be designed. Joan Foster of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will be gathering that information. The group said it will ask the chamber to keep its files and to allow use of its offices to coordinate the program. The commission is a joint effort of the chamber, Hastings city need something todo after school. "Where do kids go? What do they do?," he asks. "Other than a few video arcades, and a few gathering places, there just isn’t much for them.” he says. Francik says extra-curricular activities provides students with "an opportunity for self expression.” "Kids get to know their teachers outside of the classroom. It’s a chance to accomplish things that are not found in academic pur­ suits. Athletes, musicians, actors — they all get to find themselves, and learn about their potential talents in extra-curricular ac­ tivities." Francik says another benefit of such ac­ tivities is the chance for students to meet their counterparts in other communities. "It's tremendously beneficial to make friends in other cities. It’s a chance for small town kids to go to a big city...even Battle Creek means a lot to the kids.” Francik sajs the junior high still hosts some co-curricular activities. He points to a vocal music variety show to be held May 5 as one example. "These kids are tremendously en­ thusiastic. They’ll do anything," says Francik. another in fifth grade, and keep enlarging on the subject, and not repeating. "There also has to be some definite ob­ jectives of what you want to accomplish in a particular class. This should be done grade by grade, too. We should expect a student to be able to do so much in the fourth grade, so much in the fifth grade, and so much more by the time he gets to the eleventh grade. "There should be tools then, testing or whatever, for determining if the youngsters are achieving these objectives in each grade level. If not, then the coordinator has to look at two things the teacher doing the in­ structing ..or the textbooks and the curriculum the materials are presenting. Maybe it's inappropriate for that grade level." “Sowhat the coordinator does is work with the youngster and his educational objectives throughout his entire school career to make sure there's some coordination to it." says Miller. of the topics. Leading down from the brain is a complex arrangement of roots which spells out "SCENARIO." Perry plans on attending Kendall School of Design in the fall where he will study illustration and graphic design. If the commission stays with tne schedule outlined last night, the survey should be completed by mid-July. Further action will be decided then. Baker said that few people in Michigan are trained in economic development because Michigan has never had to compete for business. "Chamber of commerce directors are having to learn how to do these things.” Baker said. "A lot of people are earning their spurs." He also warned that in a small county, if the team members and the commissioners are doing a good job, doors will open for them, but if they “are playing games," the word will spread quickly among industries. What Banker Is All Buttons? 1 I_____ t .A— i J OUR SERVICE is to pleose both BUYERS ond SEILERS SERVICE DIRECTORY TRAVEL INSURANCE WATER TREATMENT “Filly Uwiterutd ter latter Itnici’’ INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... 533 W. State St. Hastings, Mich. (616)945-9852 The committee drew up two sets up recommendat.ons, the "ideal" and the "minimum". The report lists as ideal the im­ plementation of instrumental music in the fifth grade, two bands at the high school level, two teachers for elementary vocal music, and various vocal music groups for the high school. Also called for are an art'consultant for the elementary schools, two more senior high art teachers, and public art displays. The minimum recommendations include starting instrjmental music in the sixth grade, one high school band, and one ad­ ditional art teacher for the high school and junior high level. The report further calls for a six hour day, and student counselors. What is a curriculum coordinator? The Hastings Board of Education took it's first step Monday night in reaction to the K12 study group recommendation’s by granting authority to the superintendent to hire a curriculum coordinatar. But what exactly is a curriculum coordinator? “A curriculum coordinator is an individual that would be very knowlegable in the subject areas of reading, writing, arithmatic and so forth," explains Robert Miller, acting superintendent of schools. "He would know and coordinate the activities from the time the child enrolled in school to the time he graduated. “Let’s take the subject matter of history. Let’s say you start history in the fourth grade, and continue for the rest of your schooling. It would be foolish to repeat constantly U.S. History from, say, the Revolutionary War to Lincoln’s term of office...there has to be some contininuity and coordination, so that if you study U.S. history, you study one part in fourth grade. Bill Perry, a senior at Thornapple Kellogg High School, has taken first place in a statewide logo design contest. This com­ petition is associated with Michigan's Future Problem Solving Program. Bill’s task was to take three very different topics, extrasensory perception, ocean communities and robotics, and somehow unite them. These three topics were studied by Future Problem Solvers across the state and country this year and are also the basis for a statewide scenario writing competition. His design will be on the cover of a booklet containing this year’s winning scenarios. His logo consists of a large brain which leads into three compartments each displaying one The committee recommends required phys ed from ninth through twelfth grades. Art and music them of its activities and also will be sending mailings to local industries. Bill Perry takes first with logo design !___________ FREE GFDVirrC □crrviuw Life (AH Types) Individual Health Personal Belongings Auto Home Farm z. Grand Rapids Office (6161891-B245 • • • • Retirement Motorcycle Business Group Health s^^hwcs—_ HASTINGS WATER CONDITIONING. INC. Drinking Wa’oi Pr • • Mobile Home • Rental Property Phone (616| 945-3949 CnlEfTiari Agcmy Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE at 945-3412 629 S. MICHIGAN AVE.. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN CUSTOM PRINTING BUILDERS Panelized, Modulars & Custom Built Homes • T-Shirts • Team > Shirts •etc. KEITH PRONG BUILDERS PLANTS Extra-curricular activities get boost from committee The co-curricular ativities committee of the K-12 study group calls for funding of extra-curricular activities. “We all want the operetta, plays, the newspaper, yearbook and sports," reads the report. The reports notes that at one time, the school funded 50 to 55 different activities. Now, only four or five are supportd by the system. “Extra-curricular activities are an im­ portant part of a high school education," states the report. "They provide for an op­ portunity for students to socialize with supervision and direction." Most sports are funded by a combination of gate receipts and donations. A few sports, such as 9th grade football and gymnastics, have been cancelled altogether. The lack of co-curricular activities is particularly felt at the junior high level. Al Francik, junior high principal, says the student respond well to what co-curricular activities his school has. He points to a play recently performed by members of an 8th grade English as an example. "The students paid a lot of attention to the play. It was surprising. You could have heard a pin drop," says Francik. The principal says he believes students officials and Barry County officials. The commission will be sending at least two mailings to local governments to inform Land Development Energy Efficient Homes, Offices. It Apt. Completes Complete Building Service t ‘cUasfmgs ‘STfouie* Stop hospital-funerals-weddings (free delivery in city limits) plants and floral arrangements wicker baskets silk and dried arrangements floral hair clips full wire service 402 North Michigan Avenue *100 ACC Any Purchase of hjl 1 UTT •lo.OOorOver Barlow Gardens Florist rl| r 1505 S. JEFFERSON. HASTINGS gfr 945-5029 456-2765 CAR Er TRUCK REPAIR or 945-2132 © FRANTZ Service Heers: Mondoy 8 to 8. Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA CHEMI MTMS num MVIU0I Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! 127 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 Phone 948-8103 ELECTRICAL RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES Coin Operated Machines Electric Motor Repair 607 S. Michigan, Hastings • 945-4720 Furnace Motor and Water Pumps Our Specialty ^Electric Motor Service EA 1569 Bedford Rood SAf —Sales...Service...Repairs Phono 945-5113 HEALTH a FITNESS REAL ESTATE TOTAL FITNESS, INC. Confidential Personal Instruction on Exercise and Diet Cardiovascular & Physical Conditioning See Serving Barry County Since 1940 ' THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE" 1105 W. Green St., Hastings Sot. a o.m Io6 p m MILLER REAL ESTATE Far. e.H.r O.«l,.. Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 »0»»S:Mon F„ 7 o m. io«p m FREE SERVICES • • • • Mai Cutting Glass Cutting Stretching Mounting PHONE 945-5274 Corner of Jefferson and State Street DOWNTOWN HASTINGS (616)945-9554 For the Best Prices...on Quality Offset Printing... Contact: J-Ad Graphics Publishers of The Hastings Banner The Hayings Reminder Maple Valley News (end othe.- area publication*) Give us a call at... (616)945-9554 In Hatting* — Most motors repaired in one day — Drop Off Laundry •Pressing CUSTOM FRAMING 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT SWEEPERS LAUNDRY Call... (Owners of Reminder & Bonner) ■^franKiin BUICK-CHEVROLET GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP FRAMING J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Hastings, Ml. 49058 If'K *45-4943 GRAND RAPIDS (616)945-3484 Joe & Kim Schroeder I W£ARJHOU3E| Gordie’s I HASTINGS 945-4539 KEN MILLER, C.R.S. — BROKER REALTOR’ 137 W. State St , Hastings <616 ) 945-5182 BICYCLES Now Timber Trails carries the Fuji bicycle See our NfW FUJI and ROSS bicycle lines HEATING Er AIR CONDITIONING FARRELL’S Heating & Cooling HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION ond SERVICE 802 E. GRAND 945-4020 �The Hastings Banner, Thursday. April 21, 1983 — Page 12 Pupil supports, continued... Of the five schools, Delton receives the highest amount of dollars per pupil, $1,170, DUPLEX For Sale Located near Hanover and Walnut. Considering our age we are rprced to sel' it. (If we were 10-15 years younger you could not buy it.) Each apart­ ment has private bathroom with toilet, bathtub and show­ er. Gas heat. House well in­ sulated. double garage. Nice neighborhood, big lawn, comer lol. If you don't believe what we said don't answer. Price $30,000. Rental income $450. per month of $5,400. per year. Or live in one and rent the other apartment. Renier pays for gas and electricity. Garage roof needs a little repair. If your credit is good ranking 388th, while it receives $740 in state aid for a rank of 165. Thomapple Kellogg receives $728 in state aid for a ranking of 172nd and generates $1,112 locally, a rank of f What 1 [ Banker 1 Is Loaded] With Cash?’ write to: Ad No. 816 c/snMMd«,F.0.BeilM Hestb<s,McM«>nmW And we will get in touch with you. General Fund Expenditures Per Pupil 410th. Lakewood receives $831. ranking 119th, while taking in $1,073 locally, ranking 422nd, and Hastings receives $810 per pupil from the state for a ranking of 127th, while generating $978 legally for a ranking of 464th. State aid figures are calculated based on the total property value of the district (SEVi multiplied by the total millage levy. This determines the local share of the total budget. The higher the SEV, the lower the amount of state aid and the higher the amount of local expenditures. .Next week s Banner will include a look at how these statistics show their effects on local school budgets and programs. $1,975 T OBITUARY: Harold G. Lampman EAST LEROY - Mr. Harold G. Lampman, 48, of 5925 6 Mile Rd., formerly of Manning Lake Rd., Delton, died suddenly Wednesday, April 20, 1983 He was dead on arrival at Lakeview Hospital in Battle Creek. Mr. Lampman was born Nov. 10, 1934 in Quincy, the son of Brian and Margaret (Sialhood) Lampman. He had lived the past five years at his East Leroy address and had lived the previous 13 years in the Delton area. He was employed at a Millwright by Clark Equipment Co., Battle Creek for 20 years. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Hickory Comers American Legion Post No. 484. He married the former Patricia Youngman, August 21, 1965 in Muskegon. He is survived by his wife; one daughter. Teresa Renee Lampman and a son, Harok G. Lampman, Jr., both at home; his mother Mrs. Margaret Smith of Banfield; four sisters, Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Leak of Kelso, Wa., Mrs. Jackie Fox of Las Vegas, Nv., Miss Geraldine Lampman of Battle Creek and Mrs. Raymond (Shirley) Smith of Banfield; three brothers, James Lampman of Delton. Brian Lampman of Hastings, Richard Lampman serving with the U.S. Navy in Washington, D.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Serviceswill be held Saturday, April 23 at 2 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Rev. John Lower will officiate with burial in Mather Cemetery in East Leroy. Graveside services will be under the direction of the Hickory Comers American Legion Post. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. 52! Dutrids) 47715 433rd 417t* 397U, 3Utk Millage Rates — Voted Mills for Operating M«U Average Teacher’s Salary $25.W» T House For Sole 3 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR SALE: 2 miles from downtown Hastings, very private, super condition, terms. 948-8270. MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE: 12'x60' trailer, setup in Baltimore Trailer Park. Phone 948-9020. (tfn) MOBILE, modular, and double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates. (tfn)_____________________ 14'x7O', 8'x22' expando, two bedrooms, bath, 8*x8* shed, stove, refrigerator. Must sell. Beautiful. 948-9073. Land For Sale FOR SALE: Two beautiful lots, overlook Podunk Lake, with lake access. (1) 4558470, Grand Rapids. (4-28) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) SEWING MACHINES: Repair most makes and models. Sales and service of White. We make •‘housecalls' ’. 948-2932, Doc’s in Hastings, (tfn) CROSS WITH CHRIS! Personally escorted two week tours: East Germany, Austria, Swilzerlar *i, Belgium, Holland, June 14, 28. Scandinavian Adventure July 14. Price from $1,475 Detroit includes TWO MEALS DAILY, first class hotels. Free brochure. Mrs. Chris Press, 7369 Berne Rd., Pigeon, MI 48755. 517-4532202. TRY A CHRISCROSS! BOB'S HORSESHOEING: Spring trim specials. By appointment only. 642-6293. (5-5) PROTECT THE CAR YOU HAVE: Have it washed & waxed for $10. Call Dave, 9484180, Hastings. MEETINGS IH I ANO i i)N I »< Al I il ISIAH > ■AN Apartment House FOR RENT APARTMENT FOR RENT: One bedroom, upstairs newly decorated, utilities paid. $220 per month. Phone 945-9596. (4-21)____________ FOR RENT: Large house in country. Nashville schools. 852-9215, Nashville. (4-21) HOUSE FOR RENT: Gun Lake, three bedroom $250 per month, plus utilities. Security deposit and references. Phone after 5 p.m., 698-7447. FOR RENT: Small, one bedroom home. Just right for couple or single. Garage, furnished. $200 month, plus utilities. Call 945-4330, Hastings. FOR RENT: Small <200 sq. ft) office space, ground floor, close to town, lighted parking area. Price negotiable. 945-2203, Hastings. FOR RENT IN HASTINGS: Very nice, two bedroom apartment, second floor, carpeted, appliances and heat included, pay own electric. Convenient location $270 per month. Security deposit and references required. 7953988, Middleville. SERVICES WE WILL TILL your garden again this year. Have Case and Troy tiller. Reasonable. Ron and William Birman. 945-2165, 945-9335, Hastings. (4-28) ROADS GRADED within ten miles of Delton. 623-2029, Delton. (4-21) MENDING BASKET: Also specializing in zippers and alterations. Call 945-9712 for appointments, (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) The Algonquin Lake Community Association spring general membership meeting will be held Mon­ day, April 25 at the Knights of Columbus Hall of W. State Rd. at 7:30 p.m.__________ Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) Cajds of Thanks The family of Carl H. Heise want to thank all those who sent cards, letters or called for his 90th birthday. The family and residents of Luther Village had a surprise party with a clown, balloons and special dinner. It was a memorable occason and all of you were a part of it. The family of ___________ of Carl H. Heise We would like to thank our relatives, neighbors and friends for their help at ’.he time of our fire. To .he Thornapple Township Fire Dept, for their prompt action and concern. Also to the Caledonia and Hastings departments for their assistance. To Anders and Belsons for bringing coffee to the firemen, to Ruth Geukes for bringing us our supper. To Wengers and Weltons for boarding our cattle until other arrangements can be made. To each and every one who has helped in any way, we sincerely thank you and God bless. Arthur & Leona Smith ________ Clarence Longstreet Help Wanted BEGIN $146 WEEKLY: National distributor needs two local persons to mail free samples and-or product information in spare time. Write Network 946 Patricia, San Antonio, Texas 78213. GOVERNMENT JOBS: Thousands of vacancies must be filled immediately. $17,634 to $50,112. Call 716842-6000. ext. 3213. EXPANDING M Y BUSINESS: Need people part-time or full-time. Car necessary. For appointment, call 948-2023 or 945-9423, Hastings. HELP WANTED: The qualified person will own a van, valid driver’s license, be available by telephone, and be capable of carrying one end of a console television. Call SOVRAN T.V. Service for appointment to appear in person, 945-5300. CARPENTER WORK WANTED: Eighteen years experience. Finish work my specialty. Call Bariy, 6932739, Clarksville. (4-28) WOULD LIKE TO BABY­ SIT in my home, day or night. 367-4623, Woodland. WANTED SCHOOL TEACHER NEEDS INDIAN RELICS for educational collection. Will pay cash for arrowheads, axes, etc. Call (616) 965-9068, Battle Creek. (4-26) RETIRED MINISTER and wife wish to rent or buy country home - insulated somewhat secluded. Call 9454444, Hastings. WANTED TO RENT: Lot for 12'x60* trailer, in Alto or Clarksville. 868-6838, Alto, between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. WANTED TO BUY: Old dolls; also Jinny and Terry Lee. Housecalls. 616-7218201, Banfield. (4-28) WANTED TO BUY: Baseball and football cards. Paying cash. 948-8168, Hastings. (5-12) WANTED: Pasture and hay land to rent in the Woodland area. Phone 367-7261 or 9488111, ask for Art PETS BABY BUNNIES FOR SALE: Assorted colors, $3 apiece. 945-2236. (4-21) FREE PUPPIES TO GOOD HOME: Small dogs, good with children. Phone 7957979, Middleville. (4-28) FREE PUPPIES: Five weeks old. Mother blond lab collie mix. 7954923, Mid­ dleville, after 6 p.m. FOR SALE: AKC registered great dane puppies, harlequin and black. Phone 765-5384, Freeport. CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES FOR SALE: 374-7075, Lake Odessa. FREE TO GOOD HOME: Three-year-old female white poodle, has shots, loves children. Moving and can't take her with us. 7214685, Banfield. FREE PUPPIES: Malamute - Australian shepherd mix, two males. Call 945-3658. SAMOYED PUPS: AKC, six weeks, $100. 7954572, Mid­ dleville, after 5 p.m. FOR SALE: Yellow parakeet, $15. Phone 9455428. Farm Animals 4-H PONY: 50", good with kids, shows Pleasure, contesting and drives, $300. Wanted: 4-hole outside hog feeder. 795-3991, Middleville. (4-28) ________________ FOR SALE: Goats, one yearling Alpine doe, due soon, $35. Also, two wether kids, six weeks old, $10 each. 758-3838. Lacey. PYGMY GOAT FOR SALE: $50. 795-9583, Middleville. FOR SALE: 20 bred gilts. 616464-2850, Battle Creek. (4-28) HALF ARAB non-registered large pony mare. Filly foal by side. Flashy gray, halter winner, Western or English. 7954977, Middleville. FOR SALE: Canon AE1 camera with two lenses and flash, carrying case in A-l condition, $275 firm. 367-7425, Woodland. FIREWOOD USED CARS and TRUCKS ASH HARDWOOD: $30.00 a face cord, $24.00 smaller wood. Call after 6 p.m. 8521509, Nashville, (tfn) WOOD FOR SALE: Black and white oak, $24 face cord, split and delivered. 948-9180, Hastings. (4-28)____________ MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUST SACRIFICE: Player piano, rolls and cabinet. Phone 945-5294, Hastings. HOUSEHOLD FOR SALE: Queen size bed mattress, box springs, frame, like new, $195. 7959583, Middleville.__________ FOR SALE: Storm doors, new, three hinged right, all white, 32", $50 each. 948-2128. FOR SALE: Trestle table, 38"x72”, solid 3" top, with two benches, $450. Also, convecti n oven, like new, $75. 945-2722. FOR SALE: Double metal bed with Stearns and Foster mattress. Phone 948-2717. FOR SALE: One drop in range with hood - harvest gold, $150; one kitchen sink with faucet, harvest gold porcelin, $50. 9484280. FOR SALE: King size headboard, good condition, $100. 945-5946, Hastings. FOR SALE: Green sofa, colonial; also printed creme cowr colonial chair, in good shape. 945-5211, Hastings. FOR SALE: 30 inch Hardwick gas range, harvest gold, continuous cleaning works well, $100. 623-5515, Delton. MISCELLANEOUS BUSY FINGERS GIFT SHOP: Featuring Raggedy Ann dolls. 2497 Gun Lake Rd., M-43 West, 945-5283. (tfn) LUMBER FOR SALE: Hard and soft wood, air dried; also some used lumber. 945-5170. (4-21) WOMAN'S 26" PURSUIT AMF BIKE with or without baby’s seat; 27" Huffy man's bike. 945-2236. (4-21) FOR SALE: Red Pontiac potatoes for eating. 945-2636. ATARI 2600: Three months old, eight cartridges, like new. cost $318, will sell for $240. Call 616-374-7422, Lake Odessa. (4-28) EVENING GOWN FOR SALE: Size 14, $10. Call 7957761, Middleville. PRIVATE ROOM available in my Adult Foster Care Home. Call 945-3747. (5-5) REPOSSESSED SIGN! Nothing down! Take over payments $58 monthly. 4’x8’ flashing arrow sign. New bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. Call FREE 1-800-626-7446, anytime.__________________ FOR SALE: Lennox fuel oil furnace, five years old, with two tanks. 945-9122, Hastings. CAMPER TOP FOR SALE: Call 948-2362. Hastings. FOR SALE: 1976 Honda CL360T; new 8" alum, pickup truck cap. 964-8726. Battle Creek. 1937 FORD 4-DR. in restorable condition, runs, $750; air conditioner, $125; Ben Franklin stove, $80. 9455869, after 5 p.m. (4-21) FOR SALE: 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit deisel, 79,000 miles, air conditioned, AM-FM radio, $2,400. 7959691, Middleville. (4-26) 1974 MAVERICK: Many new parts, $750 or best offer. 9488688._____________________ 1976 OLDS 98: 4-dr., hardtop, with some rust. Full power, AM-FM stereo, power windows. Wop’t someone please make me an offer, bring a leash and take this dog off my hands. Call 9453557 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. FOR SALE: 1970 Olds Delta 88, very good condition, $575. Phone 623-2280, Delton. 1974 CHEVROLET IM­ PALA: 4-dr., clean inside and out, runs good. 217 S. Hanover or 945-3087 after 4:30 p.m. (4-28) 1969 BUICK LeSABRE: 4dr., one owner, all electric, no rust, loaded, 38,000 miles, $1,200 or best offer. 945-4161, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1964 Corvair, $400 firm. 945-2000, Hastings, (tfn) FOR SALE: 1977 Custom Dodge van, priced to sell. Call 945-5068 after 5 p.m. FOR SALE: 1977 Pinto wagon, runs good, good tires, battery, reliable, $1,200 or best offer. 945-3345, evenings. (4-28) FOR SALE: 1973 Ford LTD wagon, $400 or best offer. 948-2507. FOR SALE: 1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88, good condition, low mileage, $1,000 or best offer. Call 948-9146 after 5 p.m., anytime weekends. 1973 CHEVY PICKUP with utility box, runs good, $400. 945-4226. (4-28)____________ 1980 CHEVY CITATION: Automatic, V-6, power steering, power brakes. 4dr., air, excellent condition, $3,900. 852-0817, after 5 p.m., Nashville.________________ FOR SALE: Mercury Lynx L, 4 cylinder, 4-speed, AMFM, rear window defroster, $3,000. Phone 945-2910. Hastings. 1978 CAPRICE CLASSIC: All options, excellent. Call 693-2268, Clarksville. FOR SALE: 1976 GMC, sliders, AM-FM. white spokes, radials, or trade for older 4-wheeler. 945-4476. 1979 BUICK LeSABRE CUSTOM 4-DR. • Automatic, 350, power steering and power brakes, air, clean. Art Meade Auto Sales- 948-8111, Hastings. 1979 PONTIAC TRANS AM: Automatic, small 8, power steering and power brakes, 49,000 miles. One owner. Lady owned. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings, 1978 FORD F-150 PICKUP WITH COVER; Automatic, 460. V-8, power steering and power brakes, excellent trailer puller. 39.000 miles. Art Meade Auto Sales. 9488111. HastingS- FOR SALE: 1982 Olds Firenza S Coupe, asking $7,500 or best offer. (517) 8521586, Nashville. 1981 GMC 4 TON PICKUP: 3-speed overdrive, small 8, power steering and power brakes, 29,000 miles. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings.________ 1981 BUICK CENTURY: 4dr., automatic, 6 cylinder, power steering and power brakes, air, 25.000 miles, excellent family car. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings. SziKUKB) 33Mi Zin> 222W 11M IWtt Administration & Business Expenditures Per Pupil Automotive Parts FOR SALE: Four 14x6 Fenton slotted chrome wheels and tires for GM cars, $250. 795-3275, Mid­ dleville. DUNE BUGGY: Fiberglass body, road legal, best offer. 795-3572, Middleville, after 6 p.m. FOUR USED JR78-15 Goodyear steel belted radials, $90. Good tread. 8520817, after 5 p.m., Nashville. FOR SALE: Like new, two 13" tires mounted on Ford Pinto rims. 795-9647, after 4 p.m., Middleville. MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE: 1981 Kawasaki 250CSR motorcycle, ex­ cellent condition, low mileage, $1,000 or best offer. Call 948-9146 after 5 p.m., anytime weekends. FOR SALE: 1980 Suzuki RM125, good condition, $700 firm: 1972 Suzuki TC90 Enduro, $150. 795-9835, Middleville. SUZUKI GS759: 1978, ex­ cellent condition, extras, best offer. 795-3572, after 6 p.m., Middleville._________ FOR SALE: Kawasaki KX125 dirt bike, excellent condition, $400. 852-9691. FOR SALE: 1982 Honda V 45 Sabre 750cc, like new con­ dition. 945-5438. (5-5) FOR SALE: 1977 Kawasaki 650, low miles, $775 or best offer. 623-2515, Delton. (5-5) FOR SALE: 1971 Triumph 500cc, good condition, $M0 or best offer. Call after 4 p.m., 374-8718, Lake Odessa. (5-5) Boats BOAT WITH MATCH­ ING TRAILER: 1978 Check Mate, Convinces 20 ft, 198 hp. with all options, low hours, $8,100. (616 ) 763-9127, Bellevue. (4-14) Travel Trailers BUY FACTORY DIRECT: Lightweight, fiberglass Scamp 13’ and 16' travel trailers and new 19’ 5th wheel. Call naw toll free 1800-346-4962 for free brochure and save! TRAVEL TRAILER: Weighs 2,000 lbs., asking $1,500. 367-2264, Woodland. (4-28) TRAVEL TRAILER FOR SALE: 1975 Globestar. 29’. 945-3235. (4-21)____________ FOR SALE: 1977 214’ Corsair travel trailer, has tandem axle and awning, good condition. Phone 9488467, Hastings.____________ 1977 24 FT. GLOBE STAR MOTOR HOME: Good condition. Also, 1975 Im­ perial, runs good. Phone 7953947 after 6 p.m. UPDATES OF BARRY TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 10 ADOPTED: May 3, 1977 AMENDED: July 23, 1979 UPDATED: Aprils, 1983 EFFECTIVE: Immediately An Ordinance to update the Uniform Traffic Code Ordinance haratofore adopted by this Township. The Township of Barry Ordains: Abandoned vehicle Section 2.5a procedures 2.5b Abandoned scrap vehicle procedures Vehicle removed from 2.5c private property 2.5d Vehicle removed by police Abandoned vehicle, 2.5a jurisdiction of court 2.5f Abandoned vehicle. duties of court Abandoned vehicle. 2-5g public sale Operating under 5.15 influence Motor vehicles; driv­ 5.15a ing under influence of intoxicating liquor; test, evidence. Impaired driving 5.15b Impaired consent; 5.15c blood sample from killed driver Right to refuse 5.15d chemical test Mail notice 5.15e Suspend or revoke; 5.15f 5.15g 5.15h 5.151 5.15j 5.82 hearing Uniform standards Preliminary chemical breath analysis Michigan annual drunk driving audit Michigan drunk driv­ ing reform task force Mandatory child restraints All other ordinances inconsistent with the pro­ visions hereof, to the extent of such inconsis­ tency are hereby repealed. Introduced and passed at a regular meeting of the Township Board on April 5, 1983. ATTEST: LOIS BROMLEY, Barry Township Clerk WILLIAM B. WOOER, Barry Township Supervisor Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 The Music Center will be having a... MICROWAVE COOKING SEMINAR ...the first week of May. Microwave cooking expert... Set Chase will give a demonstration, plus there will be a ques­ tion and answer period. There will be special pricing on oil of our Sanyo Microwave Ovens. If you are interested in attending please call us so we can send you your personal invitation. You may win a door prize just for attending! MUSIC CENTER 945-4284 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-04-28.pdf 20bd350029c7a0c4715d33441af286a6 PDF Text Text April 28, 1983 News-Wrap School chiefs cite state aid as reason for low ranking High speed chase ends in arrest of county man by Robert J. Johnston Michigan State Police from the Hasting! team arrested a n-year-old Nashville man Friday night following a l«Mnileper-hour chase down M-7S in southern Hastings Township. Charles Reid, Main St, Nashville, is free on $100 bond, pending his arraignment in Barry County District Court for attending and fleeing and eluding Troopers Greg Fouty and Steve Miller first made contact with the suspect's pickup truck about »:2S p.m. Friday, when they aUegedy clocked Raid at as m.p.h. as be was ea>tbound onM-7i. Troopers say they pursued Reid's vehicle at speeds over 100 m ph. to Charlton Park Rd., then south to Roush Rd., where the chase ended when Reid reportedly pulled over. The poor financial ranking of the five school districts that serve Barry County can °Rly be improved with more state aid, local school superintendents agreed in interviews, yesterday. Figures released from the Michigan Department of Education for the 1981-82 school year show that Barry County's schools are at the bottom of the list in ex­ penditures per pupil. Maple Valley ranks the lowest, 477th out of 529 districts in the state, and Delton ranks the highest of the five, only 388th. “I think that what they have to do is refine tbe state aid act which was developed years ago to equalize the dollar behind each student in all school districts,” Robert Miller, Hastings superintendent, said. “It’s failed. In fact it has widened the gap bet­ ween... districts.” Miller said that the state has to develop a new formula for dispersing money that guarantees the same number of dollars behind each student. Willard Baker, superintendent at DeltonKellogg, said that the state should be picking up at least 50 percent of the local school district budgets. At Delton, he said that the state used to pay for about 60 percent of the budget and local taxpayers provided 40 percent, but now those figures are reversed. "It seems to me that there has got to be a better way than to burden the (local) tax­ payers for additional dollars,” Baker said. “I think the state has to pickup its fair Heart attack victim dies after auto crash A 5&year-old Hastings woman died Thirsday after suffering a heart attack at the wheel of her car and driving off the road. Hastings City police say Thelma Mae Walterspeugh, Woodland Ave., was southboimd on N. Broadway about 10 ajn. Thursday when she apparently had a heart attack. Police say she lost control of her car, jumping the curb on the east side of the read, and travelled M feet before caning to rest sgainst a chain link fence in front of the Parkview Motel. Mrs. Walterspeugh was taken to Pennock Hospital, where sbe later died. Hastings City Planning group meets May 2 The Hastings City Planning Com­ mission will hold its regular meeting on Monday, May 2: The meeting will be in the city council chambers at city hall. Red Cross blood drive planned at Hastings High The Barry Comfy Red Cross will be holding a "Blood Drive" on May 2 at the Hastings High School between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The goal is 100 pints. "We hope to sec both our regulars and everyone that has considered becoming a donor in the futwe,’" said organizer, Karen Wliile. "The future is now, and Barry County is dependent on the generosity d it's donors who give of themselves and their time. The Red Cross appreciates your support." The next Barry County Red Cross Board meeting is scheduled for May 2 at 7 p.m. It will be bolding the annual election of officers and also electing board members to till any vacancies that have occurred. Training courses in CP.R. and MultiMedia First Al J are being scheduled for May. These courses are for the general public. For firths information call MS9092 after 4 pm. If you nrrcntly have a certificate, please check the expiration date in order to register for your review class before your card expires. New computers being shown off May 4 at school Hastings area residents can see a demonstration of the new Apple II computers recently purchased by the Hastings Schools at Computer Night, scheduled Wednesday, May 4, at 7 p.m, in B116 at the high school. Herb Sawyer from Kalamazoo Computer Mart will demonstrate the computers and some of the programs available in both afternoon and evening sessions. The afternoon session is being held for elementary and secondary teachers from 3 to 5 p.m. Computer Night is presented by the Hastings Education Association Inservice Committee. Sue Ross. In­ service Chairman, has been in charge of arrangements. Refreshments will be served. 56 exhibitors to be at Home, Auto Show Exhibitors from 56 businesses have set up displays at the Barry County Fairgrounds for the 10th annual Home and Auto Show, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The show is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. A $500 gift certificate heads the list of prizes being given away. Each exhibitor contributes to a fund for a total of $1,500 in prizes that can be redeemed at participating members of the chamber of commerce. Exciting new products for inside and outside the home and plenty of ideas for comfortable living will attract thousands of people to the Community Building and Bicentennial Building. Energy saving products, appliances, furniture, building materials, automobiles, campers and in­ terior decorating products all can be seen. Show hours are Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.-, Friday, noon to 9 p.m.; and Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Show hours are different from previous years because no Sunday hours are scheduled, but the exhibits are open a day earlier. Mark Anderson, general chairman of the show, said that 51 merchants will be showing inside the two buildings and another five will have exhibits outside. He added that a bigger selection of food will be available this year from a concession operated by the Barry County 4-H Council, including hot and cold sandwiches, homemade pies and beverages. Piano may be cause of fire at Delton High Firefighters are investigating a blaze which apparently started in a piano in the auditorium at Delton High School Wed­ nesday night. Steve MacBeth, assistant superintendent for Delton Schools, says the flames were discovered coming from the second floor large group instruction room sometime after 7 p.m. by Karen Leinaar, community school supervisor. MacBeth said the flames apparently spread from an upright piano to some nearby curtains. He said damaged was contained to the room. Auditorium seats also sustained some damage from a combination of smoke, water and debris, and water leaked into the first floor library, causing some damage to ceiling tiles, said MacBeth. He added that workers moved fast to save most of the books from water damage. No estimate of damage cost is currently available BPH fire officials were unavailable for comment Thursday mor­ ning. The fire has also temporarily snuffed out the Delton Sweet Adelines* annual musical show which had been scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday in the large group instruction room. Pat Williams, director of the local adelines, side the show will go on, only at at a later dale. Commenting Thursday morning, she said she didn’t know how long the show would be postponed. New dates, she said, will be announced a soon as possible. Tickets already purchased will be honored when the show is rescheduled, said Williams. “Home & Auto Show” ads inside this issue! The Hastings share.” Gerald Page, superintendent at Thornapple-Kellogg in Middleville, echoed the other school chiefs. Hesaid that the state has to increase the amountofaid to districts with low property values. Page said there is no way, now, that rural districts can compete with the pupil support at schools like Godwin Heights, near Grand Rapids, where the expenditures are $3,349 per pupil compared to Middleville’s $1,927. Godwin Heights ranks 23d in the state and Thornapple-Kellogg ranks 417th. (Time magazine said this week that the national average per pupil is $1,965. Hastings spends $1,896 and is ranked 433d in the state; Maple Valley spends $1,829, ranking 477th; Lakewood, $1,952 at 397th; and Delton $1,964 at 388th.) “The problem is that the state hasn't had any money for the last three years and hasn’t funded the formula,” Page said. “For two or three years, the state didn’t give us any raises. Consequently, the rich districts got richer and the poor districts got poorer." Revenue from property taxes rises as the property values increase in affluent districts, such as Godwin Heights, which do not receive state aid. Those districts are called “out-of-formula" districts because they are not included in the formula for state aid. Less affluent districts, called “in-formula” districts, which receive state aid, have their aid reduced as their property tax revenues rise. At Lakewood, William Eckstrom, superintendent, saia ne, too, would like to see some changes in the state aid act that would more fairly provide funding to all children in the state. The best way, he said, would be to increase funding for in-formula schools so that they might be able to offer programs comparable to more affluent districts. “It’s important that the citizens of Barry County recognize that all of the districts are ’ Headlines this week: • Judge refuses to dismiss charges In case...page 2 , Hastings student in Columbian eartquake, page 8 10th Home & Auto Show this weekend |^^detailsonPag^1 Banner Price 20* Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings, Michigan Volume 128, No. 17 Thursday, April 28,1983 City to examine school summer taxes Finance committee to look to collection costs How much extra expense will be involved in collecting half of the Hastings' schools taxes this summer? That's a question the Hastings City Council has asked its finance committee to look into and come up with a recommendation for a solution and procedure for handling the extra tax collection. A representative from the committee will meet with school officials to discuss the matter. The finance committee will report on its recommendation at the council’s May 9 meeting. This year will be the first time half of the school taxes are to be collected in the summer, a move that will save the schools about $90,000 in interest it would have to pay for a loan. However, City Assessor Michael Payne told the council Monday that the city charter specifies that tax notices be sent out by July 1 and he thought it would be difficult to have the taxes “spread" by that deadline because the Barry County Allocation Board has until the second Monday in June to make a decision on millage allocation. He also ex­ pressed concern about the possible extra cost to the city for the treasurer’s office to spend additional time and effort in collecting half of the schools’ taxes this summer. “Because of the amount of money the schools could save. Councilman David Jasperse said, “I’d like to see us do everything possible to make it (the summer tax collection) work...I’m sure the school will cooperate. "I think we should come up with a solution for this year’s problem and once that's done, lets sit down with the school with our problem and analyze where we're having a problem and get it done." he said. The council, on Monday, also agreed to begin enforcing a city ordinance to regulate rental housing by July 1. The council approved the rental housing ordinance last year and Jasperse questioned its status at Monday’s meeting because of a telephone call he had previously received about a house being rented “with no water turned on.” He suggested that the ordinance be put in gear by the beginning nf the city's next fiscal year. July 1. City Attorney Richard Shaw said he agreed with Jasperse because a "system" for enforcement is needed and the ordinance might help "clean up some of these blights." He added that the house which Jasperse had mentioned was placarded and bolted by Payne and the city police the day after Shaw was notified of its condition. Payne mentioned two options available to implement the rental housing ordinance — hiring two-part persons or hiring someone on a contractual basis per unit. In other business, the council: —Approved a three-year lease to again rent office space to the State Police in the City Hall building. Rent on the office was increased from a monthly fee of $288.47 to $325. The state police also agreed to pay for $600 of office improvements including the addition of flourescent lighting and changing two doors. —Gave permission for the city attorney to draft a one-year contract to charge a yearly $500 fire dispatching fee to other govern­ mental units and $2,000 to Consumers Power. The fees were recommended by the fire committee which consulted with BIRCH, an association comprised of area townships which are affiliated with the Hastings Fire Department. —Referred to its budget committee a request to increase the city’s share of the airport budget by $1,400. The county also will be asked to approve the same increase for its share, with both units paying a proposed $8,400 for 1983-84. —Set May 9 at 7:45 p.m. for a public bearing on special assessments for an eight­ inch sanitary sewer at Blair and Church streets. —Granted free parking in downtown Hastings on Friday, May 20 as a gesture of the city's hospitality in conjunction with Michigan Week activities, sponsored by the new Hastings Exchange Club. The council also adopted a resolution commemorating Michigan Week, May 14-21. -Authorized City Police Chief Mark Steinfort to secure permission irom the State Highway Department to close down M-43 from State St. to State Rd. for a Memorial Day parade from 10-11 a.m. May 30. School transportation committee report Bus update urged by group byKenReibel Replacement of Hastings’ aging school bus fleet is the primary recommendation of the Auxilary Services Non-Instructional Com­ mittee of the K-12 Study Group. Of the 32 buses currently maintained and operated by the district, 13 are over ten years old, and ten are over seven years old. Seven buses have over 84,000 miles, three over 92,000 miles, and one has passed the 100,000-mile mark. “When a bus gets to a certain age, we begin putting a lot of money into it," says Betty Johnson, transportation director for the Hastings Public Schools. “After ten years, we have to look at how much we’re spending.” The committee recommends purchasing three buses a year, “when the money becomes available”, retiring those buses over ten years old. Costs of buses currently run between $27,000 and $30,000. Johnson points out that her department has been taking measures to insure efficient use of the vehicles. Bus routes are reshuffled to prevent overlapping of service, and buses change routes to even out the amount of miles put on them. Bus transportation in the last six years has gone from 34 to 29 routes. In the last two years, 24 routes have been absorbed by re­ routing other bus. Average driving time per driver is three hours. Routes are time studied each year and cuts are made at the driver's suggestions. The system currently employs 30 full-time drivers, and six regular substitutes. Johnson praises the work of two mechanics, head mechanic Darwin Swift, and Wendell Day, for their program of preventative maintenance. “Those two are the only reason we’re still running," says Johnson. She says the mechanics do all the work in the bus garage, located on S. Young St. near the high school. “It cuts down on the number of breakdowns when you have someone anticipate problems and take steps to correct them,” says Johnson. She adds that the fleet has passed state police inspection 100 percent every year. Johnson also credits her “driver­ mechanics” with informing her when trouble starts to develop in a bus. “We catch things a little faster when they tell us." Johnson also recommends installing twoway radios on buses, and recently sent out bids for their purchase. "The radios are a safety factor, especially with our kidergarten runs,” says Johnson. "When a driver has 25 or 30 five-year-olds on a bus at noon time, and travels some of the roads we have to, a radio is a necessity. In the event of a breakdown, a driver can't lead 25 five-year-olds down a country road to find a phone.” She says there have been three incidents this year where a two-way radio could have been used. “We have had buses stranded 45 minutes before a motorist came along,” says Johnson. She says radios would save mileage “if we could contact :he driver when wc get a call telling us a student won't be going today.” Betty Johnson, director of transportation services for Hastings Area Schools, would like to see two-way radios installed on some school buses as a safety facor. �The Hostings Banner, Thursday, April 28, 1983 — Page 2 Judge Deming denies motion to dismiss murder- robbery charges Discrimination suit may be settled A four-year-old discrimination suit against the Barry County Sheriff Department may be settled in a Kalamazoo judge's chambers Thursday afternoon. The pre-trial settlement conference is scheduled before Judge Richard Enslen at 1:30 p.m. today. At issue is a suit brought in 1379 by six women working at the Barry County Sheriff Department charging that they performed the same duties as men, yet received less pay. “I suppose I could say that we are in a position to make a settlement, as long as it is fair and equitable to both sides," said Wood He said the ultimate decision as to how much money woudl be involved lies with the County Board of Commissioners. The women’s attorney, Bruce Neckera of Grand Rapids, has indicated that he will seek back pay for the women, however it is not known at this time if a cash settlement will be offered at today's conference. Wood indicated that a cash settlement may be made today. Hastings man sentenced for Lakewood school break-in An individual close to the judge called the suit “extremely settleable'’. However, if a settlement is not reached Thursday, the case is scheduled for trial May 9. Barry County Sheriff David Wood said five of the six women named in the suit are currently performing the same duties as male corrections officers, and are receiving the same pay. A 22-year-old Hastings man was sentenced to four months in jail and five _,ears probation Friday for the Dec. 1982 break-in of Lakewood High School. Mark Jason Fitzgerald, 1510 Mixer Rd., was also ordered to make restitution of $304 and granted work release status during his time in jail. Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming credited Fitzgerald with 34 days spent in custody. In other proceedings: However, says Wood, that was not the case four years ago. At that time, the women were called matron-dispatchers, and Wood says there jobs then were different than the male corrections officers. Wood says the matron-dispatcher positions were eliminated in 1981, and the women became corrections officers, and at that time received equal pay. Billie Lee Chamberlain, 18, 1560 S Hanover, was sentenced to one year in jai for carrying a dangerous weapon. Judge Deming gave the defendant credit for 195 days already spent in custody, and agreed to suspend the sentence when Chamberlain enters Alternative Directions, a rehabilitation program in Grand Rapids. Chamberlain was placed on four years, five months probation, and ordered to pay $355 in fines, costs and restitution. Correction Dean Richard Clabom, 32, 55923 Colby, Dowagiac, is scheduled to stand trial June 27 on a charge that he defrauded the Michigan Mutual Insurance Company by filing a false claim. It is alleged by Barry County Sheriff Dept, investigators that Clabom falsely reported his 1971 Corvette stolen. If convicted, Clabom could face ten years in prison. In the April 21 edition, Hastings was in­ correctly listed as having the third highest millage of the five schools serving Barry County. Hastings has the forth highest millage, 1851 voted mills and 8.00 allocated mills. The third highest is ThornappleKellogg schools, with 19.00 voted mills and 8.00 allocated mills. Mary Marchese, 44, 2303 Nadeau Rd., Monroe, stood mute to a charge of arson of a dwelling house. Barry County Sheriff Dept, investigators allege that Marchese was involved in the Oct., 1982 fire of an unoccupied house located on Edna and Gregg St. in Nashville. A second defendant, Susan Marie Norris 2303 Nadeau Rd., waived her exam in district court April 18 to a charge of accessory after the fact. Prosecutors maintain that Norris had knowledge of and concealed the alleged arson after its commission. Norris’ arraignment in circuit court is scheduled for May 13. Robert Lee Byrd, 18, 1705 Harmonia St. Battle Creek, stood mute to a charge of breaking and entering of an occupied dwelling. A plea of not guilty was entered for the defendant by the court. Prosecutors main­ tain that Byrd burglarized a Sheffield Rd home in Johnstown Township on or about Feb. 22. Member of festival court robbed Eaton County Sheriff Dept, investigators are looking for two male subjects in con­ nection with the April 19 burglary of a Vermontville home, in which an occupant, a member of the Vermontville Syrvp Festival court, was home at time. Trowbridge’s daughter, 17-year-old Michelle, was home. Police say the bu-glars, armed with a handgun and rifle, stole stereo equipment before fleeing. Miss Trowbridge was selected for the Syrup Fetival cowt in February. Despite the burglary, she appeared at the festival, four days after the burglary. A sheriff department spokesman said the two subjects entered the home of Lewis Trowbridge, 9724 Round Lake Rd., while the Michelle was unharmed in the incident. At one time I was privileged to chair a Curricular Advisory Committee of a major school system for several years. The com­ mittee was composed of representatives from industry, business, labor, the professions, and education. One of our repeated major findings based on interviews and surveys was that our educational establishments could better serve the con­ sumers of their products by assuring that graduates of others leaving the school system had more knowledge and orientation in basic skills. Without these basics, the potential employer was faced with excessive costs in the training and development process. Once again I would remind you that after graduation and after the emotional in­ volvement of extracurricular activities begin to cool, it is vitally important that our young people have a meaningful answer when a prospective employer asks, “what are you prepared to contribute to my organization?" I would urge our school administrators to consider the thoughts and recommendations of employers as a part of the planning pfbeess as curricular is revised or con­ structed. Emmet E. Herrington School survey needs broader range... To the Editor The answers given by those responding to the recent survey conducted by the Hastings Schools, as reported in your March 29 edition, are much like responses in similar surveys in other systems. It is good practice for administrators to communicate with those having vested interests in their school systems as they seek to make changes and-or improvements. Too often such efforts involve only the student body, parents, and faculty. The results are usually of a hybrid nature. The thoughts, needs and recommendations of the ultimate users of the products of the schools, i.e., the employer, normally are not a part of such surveys. The input from this segment is paramount as decisions are made which effect the preparation of our young people for their eventual role as contributing adults in our social order. Certainly, development of social skills, including recreational activities, is a part of the composite educational process. Com­ petitive sports also have a place. Such ac­ tivities must be kept in proper perspective in the developmental process. Usually the employer acknowledges these factors when considering a prospective employee. However, the final decision as to em­ ployability must be based on what the candidate can contribute to the success and well being of the employer's organization. Hastings Need for airport expansion supported... To the Editor: A response to Donald W. Johnsons protest vs. airport. Dear. Mr. Johnson: Your letter took me back to the 1920’s when I was barnstorming the U.S. in a "Jenny OX5 powered" plane. I spoke to many Chambers of Commerce about the future of aviation and told of there being the possibility of “city to city" and “coast to coast" aerial transportation. I received a lot of skepticism and a modicum of belief but look at the air transport of persons and goods by jet today ! Re: The ultra light, unlicensed aircraft: they do not require airport expansion. I agree with you in this respect, they are not stressed for high gust loads and should be flown in calm air only. However. I salute those pilots. Its “their" butts that are in jeopardy not mine nor yours. Banner] Devoted IO IM Ihsihii ol County Suxo i(M Send Form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 17—Thurday, April 28. 1983 Subscription Rotes: $10 per year in Barry County: S12 per year in adjoining counties: and *13.50 per year elsewhere. Investigators describe one of the suspects, Mark, as a white male, 20-25 years cld, sixfeet tall, 200 pounds, with dark brown shoulder length hair. The second suspect, Al, is described as a white male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 150 pounds, dark brown, long hair, and 16 to 19 years old. Anyone having information regarding these suspects is asked to call the Eaton County Sheriff Dept., 517-543-3510. Re: Stunt pilots... the state and the F.A.A. designates both the “altitude" and “areM” for aerobatics. Now, sir, here’s a thought and a forecast of tomorrow. With adequate runways and facilities... and a “foreward” local Chamber of Commerce, it is possible Barry County could bring high tech industries to our county. This could mean our highly in­ telligent young people, now unemployed, would have steady positions. And that would actually lower our taxes. Think this over please. To the airport personnel, instead of con­ frontation, "sell" Mr. Johnson. Give him a freeride, say from Hastings to Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo to Battle Creek and back to Hastings. Mr. Johnson, I retired from aviation in the 1960's with 20,000 hours plus and never hurt a passenger or myself. Sincerely, Donald Putnam. Ai.port expansion Idea panned... by Ken Reibel Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming denied a motion Friday to dismiss four murder counts and one armed robbery count against Kevin Eugene Grote, the Kalamazoo man accused of murdering two elderly sisters in a Prairieville home last November. Grote, 26, is charged, along with Rodney Bernard Surratt, 31, of Battle Creek, of two counts of first degree murder, two counts of felony murder, and one count of armed robbery in the Nov. 30 murders of Frances Youngs and Helen Mott in Mrs. Youngs’ Parker Rd. home. Grote’s attorney, John Hoffman of Kalamazoo, argued that there is no evidence that an armed robbery occurred in the Frances Youngs home, nor is there any testimony to indicate that the murders were premeditated. "There is no evidence to indicate that these were pre-planned, deliberate mur­ ders... there is no indication that the defen­ dants knew that either woman was dead,’’ said Hoffman. Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes maintained that all of the evidence presented thus far fully support the charges made. "There is ample evidence that money was taken by the defendants,’’ said Hughes. She cited testimony allegedly made by Surratt that Groteattncked Mrs. Youngs, and that he told Surratt “he would make Mrs. Youngs tell him where the money was." She also cited testimony by Surratt that Grote stated after the alleged robbery that he had slit Mrs. Young’s throat. "Violence, and fear of violence, was the method that Mr. Grote used to take away possessions from Mrs. Youngs,” said Hughes. Judge Deming said that it was his job to decide if District Court Judge Gary Holman "abused his discretion" when he bound Grote over to circuit court on the murder­ robbery charges. Deming then ruled that there is "ample evidence to support the charges of pre­ meditation and armed robbery." Deming set a Sept. 6 date for Grote’s trial. Judge Deming Wednesday deferred a change of venue request in the case of co­ Police Beat: AN OUTHOUSE was reported stolen sometime last week from the Vincent Beck residence, 11676 Green Lake Rd. The structure is valued at $80. OBSCENE PHONE calls were reportedly received by a Maple Grove Township residence Monday. A STEREO was reported stolen Friday out of a car parked at Renners Ford, N. Michigan Ave. STEREO EQUIPMENT, cigarettes and beer were reported stolen Saturday from the Garner Sherman residence, Pifer Rd., Delton. State police are investigating. defendant Rodney Surratt. Surratt appeared in Eaton County Circuit Court in Charlotte with his lawyer, Dave Tripp of Hastings. Deming ruled that the decision of whether to change venue in the much-publicized murder case should not come until jury selection has been attempted. Surratt is scheduled to stand trial in Barry County Circuit Court on murder and robbery charges June 27. Judge Deming also set hearing dates to consider motions by Tripp for a second medical expert to examine Surratt, and to suppress statements made by the defendant. Two promoted at Hastings Manufacturing turironc«e HaIH?’ °nd 5mi'h W’re promo,ed *is »' Hastings Manufac5?' B he d Proc,s5in9 sys'ems and program manager, and Smith j# now the data processing operations manager. Bell, a native of Yonkers N.Y.. lamed the company in 1981. Smith, a lifelong Hastings resident, has hold various positions with the company since 1945. PUBLIC OPINION by Ken Reibel “Should school children be taught 2nd language? VANDALS Saturday struck a house trailer owned by Dawn Rider, Quimby Rd.. State police report the culprits ripped doors off cabinets, tossed personal items over a river bank, and set a small fire The incident is under investigation. A ROTO TILLER, worth aproximately $100, was reportedly stolen from the Harold Taggert residence, 6669 Gurd Rd. The owner says the theft occurred sometime during the winter when he was out of state. To the Editor: Just what we always needed! A two-horse airport for a one horse towa" The Reagan Administration continues its brilliant work. With around 2,000 in Barry County unemployed, losing their autos, homes and buisnesses, we get to expand the Hastings Airport with a million dollar project over the next four years. This I’ll admit will give a handful of the affluent that own their own small aircraft a better runway to play at their hobby, (touch and go landings) and there's also a large demand for it, there must be at least 15 to 20 small aircrafts using the field along with a couple small boys flying “kites” on weekends. I don’t blame Barry County or the City of Hastings for wanting the government money involved but where is the county and the city’s money going to come from? I’d suggest we save that money until it’s needed for some project such as roads, jobs or industry or help in any form... something that will better the lives of all who reside in this beautiful county and not just a handful of the affluent and their hobby. Robert Morris Nashville Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Hastings man hurt in cycle mishap Barry County sheriff deputies are in­ vestigating a mishap which seriously injured a Hastings man on his motorcycle Sunday afternoon. Jack Phillips, 532 W. Sager, is reported to be in fair condition on the medical-surgical floor of Grand Rapids’ Blodgett Hospital. Phillips was reportedly travelling south on Cedar Creek Rd., near Sager Rd., when he lost control of his cycle, at about 1:30 p.m. Phillips was rushed to Pennock Hospital, then transferred to Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he is reported to be in fair condition. No information is available from the Barry County Sheriff Dept, as to the details of the incident. Bar association to observe Law Day The Barry County Bar Association will present its annual Liberty Bell Award during the association's annual Law Day ceremony in the circuit court room Friday, April 29, at The award is presented annually to an area resident for his or her service in the justice system. The theme of Law Day 1983, officially May L is “Sharing in Justice." *uTPUrpose of Law Day is to let the public reflect on the tact that the law belongs to everyone, not just lawyers and judges," says Jim Fisher, Barry County Bar Association president. The idea of this year’s Law Day elebration is that every citizen has the opportunity to share in the legal system and the system of justice to make changes that better achieve justice," says Fisher. The public as in the past is invited and encouraged to attend. Helga Scolbey Jerry Schoemaker • QUESTION • One of the many recommendations made to the school board by the K-12 study com­ mittee was that elementary youngsters should have the opportunity to learn a foreign language. The Social Studies and Communications Committee feels that many future opportunities will be open to those who can speak a second language. Would you like to see foreign language instruction offered in the elementary schools? Dick Clark: "I do feel that it is probably a worthwhile endeavor. One of our children took French in pre-kindergarten. not ex­ tensively. but it did help him. I feel that an introduction to it certainly is advisable." Aleta Griffin: “It would be airight if a regular teacher was the one who taught it. I wouldn't want to see a special teacher brought in to teach it.” She says she doesn't want to see any more cost incurred by the schools. Mrs. Kenneth Beckwith: “All of the foreign countries teach their children foreign languages. We should do that with ours." She thinks children could benefit by learning a second tongue. “They could get jobs with, the U.N.. or different industries overseas." Charles Leonard Paul Lancaster Sandy McDonald: “I think it would be a good idea, because most foreign countries teach their children English. They have more than one language." Helga Scolbey: Helga, who came to Hastings from Germany 14 years ago, says that in Germany chidren are taught a foreign language starting in fifth grade. "It would give kids a better understanding of how other people think.” Jerry Schoemaker: “Yes, I do. I think it would be good for the kids. It could give children a better understanding of other countries. 1 would like my son to learn another language." Charles Leonard: “I think it is a good idea on an elementary level...Everything else is going metric and what not, so I think it’s a good idea." Leonard says he served in Europe during the service, and noticed the kids were studying English. "I think it should be viceversa, just from the fact of communications broadening. 1 think they should have it at a stage where kids can understand simple language." Paul Lancaster: “It should be up to the individual more or less, as far as I’m con­ cerned." He says Spanish would be the most practical language for children to learn. "Half of the country is Spanish anyway." �The Hastings Bonner, Thursday. April 28. 1983 — Page 3 what's cookin euM by Elaine Gilbert This week featuring... Patty Knox Patty Knox of Freeport, a busy wife and mother of three, has ‘cooked-up* a way to stay at home while pursuing a career providing secretarial skills to others. Two years ago, she started a secretarial support service, headquartered in her home, called “Secretarial Resources." "I do consignment projects that a regular (office) staff can’t handle and also do transcriptions from tapes," said Patty, adding that her work has come from business firms and Pennock Hospital as well as individual salesmen who work out of their homes too. She also offers a resume service and types term papers in addition to a variety of other work. The idea for starting the secretarial ser­ vice developed when she was employed in the x-ray department at Pennock Hospital. "When I left the hospital, I felt a little sorry, but I felt my secretarial skills were getting rusty. I had really enjoyed doing secretarial work before the children were bom." Although Patty says the volume of secretarial work she gets at home isn't sufficient to be considered a reliable source of income, she says she enjoys being at home and keeping her secretarial skills sharpened at the same lime. Patty and her husband, John, and children — Meagon, 13, Misty, 12, and Millie.ll, — moved to rural Freeport in 1976. It was a complete turnaround from living in the in­ dustrial inner-city of Akron, Ohio where both Patty and John were raised. When John, who is in the insurance field, was transferred to Michigan with Westfield Co., Inc., Patty says, “We knew we wanted to live in the country...and we were intriqued with Freeport and the (Thomapple-Kellogg) school system. She said larger cities have such “ a dogmatic environment for children, and we were looking for an environment that gave us choices. After residing in East Grand Rapids for a short time after the transfer, Patty says, the family moved to their present home, located on five acres in rural Freeport. Gardening and canning are new ventures that Patty learned with enthusiasm after settling here. She also finds time to serve on the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission, an appointment she accepted about a year ago. "It’s really fascinating for me...And what you do (on the commission) can really be a plus for the county." An integral part of Patty's life is serving the United Brethren Church in Freeport. She’s currently involved in helping to raise funds to send 18-kids to Camp Living Waters in Luther this summer. Patty also has been editing and assisting with the publishing of a church cookbook which will soon come off the press. She taught Sunday School for four years and now does all the church's secretarial work. Being active in Freeport's annual Homecoming festivities is another part of community life that she enjoys. John and Patty bowl once-a-month "for the fun of being around people," she said. A large share of the couple’s time is devoted to their children and their activities and interests. Patty is a farmer Camp Fire leader and also taught cooking and needlework for two years to 4-Hers in the Freeport Rogers Club. When she has some free-time that’s all her own, Patty enjoys a number of outdoor and indoor hobt ies. She loves candlewicking and other kinds of needlework, but says reading tops the list of favorite pastimes, especially when she gets her hands on a biography, a good novel, or a history book. She also enjoys biking and the entire Knox family are avid cross country skiiers. No matter what the season, Patty can enjoy her longtime hobby of collecting baskets. She has amassed some 300-baskets in all shapes and sizes. Her first was a picnic basket purchased while taking a Sunday drive “and I've had fun with it (collecting) ever since, ’ said Patty. "I never buy u new basket, except for a couple bought in San Juan and St. Thomas. Most of the baskets in my collection were bought for 25 to 10 cents. "I love to go to auctions and garage sales' ’ in search of old baskets, says Patty. Some of her favorite baskets hang from walls and ceilings in ner home. Others have practical uses in addition to adding decorative touches. “1 use them to serve food. I put plants or flowers in them and 1 use them to hold my desk papers, she comments. "The baskets people have given me have the most meaning and memories,” she said. There's one from Haiti given by an aunt who watched the basket being made while vacationing. Other special ones include those that friends have surprised her with. One of her favorite baskets is a tall one “that reminds me of something a bridesmaid would use to carry flowers.” In her quaint country kitchen, Patty prepares a delicious “Spring Party Pie" that's an eye-pleaser as well a treat to the taste buds The pie is one of her favorite recipes, based on a dessert her aunt prepares. Patty says she did some experimenting in trying to recreaf e her aunt’s recipe and the results are really nice. Of the pie, she says, it's “light and refreshing after a heavy meal. It's a great go along with a barbeque, and it also looks pretty for a party or shower...and it’s not too bad on calories!" (Banner photo) 40 patients from Barry Medical attend Vermontville Festival The weather, patients, volunteers and festival were al) beautiful, so the 40 patients from the Barry County Medical Care Facility had a beautiful day when Bill Christie drove the bus to Vermontville to their annual Syrup Festival. This was the first time that the facility has ever taken the patients there, and it was also the first bus trip of this year. Many of the patients had been anticipating the trip for some time, so it did not just give them one day of pleasure but many days of happy planning. Five volunteers went along and helped to make the day more fun. Some took a few of the patients through the midway, and many patients were overheard saying they never thought they would ever get to the festival again. Mrs. Tinkler, activities director, said that the bus program has opened a whole new avenue of activities for patients a! the facility. "Many activities are being planned for the warm months ahead," she said. “We will be going to Potters Park Zoo again, also to Charlton Park and Tyden Park for picnics. We are hoping to go to Holland to see the tulips somewhere near the time of their festival. Also to some of the near by malls for shopping trips." She added that this is a fun time for both her and the volunteers, explaining that there’s no better way to enjoy yourself than seeing other people having a good time. Bonnie Laverty, nursing director, had a parking place ready for the bus and she helped to make the day more special by giving everyone ice cream sandwiches and bananas. Something else which made it a special trip was when one of the clowns in the parade came over to the bus, visited with the patients, and gave out a piece of candy. Another entry gave large handfuls of candies and suckers for the volunteers to pass out to the patients. Gardner-Scramlin engagement told Finkbeiner-Hockin plan August wedding Ms. Lee Gardner and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Gardner, both of Vermontville, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Denice Gardner, to Rod Scramlin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scramlin of Nash­ ville. Denice is a 1981 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is employed at Elias Brothers in Hastings. Rod is a 1979 graduate of Maple Valley High Schoo) and is employed at Kent’s Standard in Vermontville. An August wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ftnkbeiner of Mid­ dleville are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Susan, to Lance Hockin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russ Hockin of Jenison. An August 6 wedding is being planned. Troyanowski-Mead engagement told Patty’s Spring Party Pie Ingredients: 1-20 oz. can pineapple (packed in own crushed juice); 1-29 oz. canned peaches or 1-quart home canned peaches; 2 or 3 firm bananas, y4-cup corn starch; 1-Tablespoon lemon juice; 2-baked pie crusts; whipped cream. In 2-quart saucepan, stir corn starch into crushed pineapple and juice drained from peaches (approx, two-thirds cup). Add lemon juice and cook over medium heat until very thick. Cool slightly and fold in drained sliced peaches. Cool and cover to chill in refridgerator until ready to serve. Slice banannas and fold into pinapple mix and (if desired) sweeten with powdered sugar after tasting. Chill mixture and then put into pie shells and serve with whipped cream topping and a cherry. Woodland News Zion Lutheran Church Brotherhood will host a ladies' night next Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Kerry Kenney who works in law enforcement in the Chicago area. Mr. Kenney was scheduled to speak to the Brotherhood in February, but that meeting was canceled because of weather. Vera Geiger (Mrs. Paul) is in Pennock Hospital for tests. It is uncertain when she will return home. Last Monday, Carl Klahn showed pictures of his recent trip to Europe at the Nutrition Site tor Senior Citizens held in the Woodland Eagles Lodge building. Mr. Klahn’s trip inchided visits to several European farms. Richard Brodbeck returned to Singing Bridge last week to dip smelt. His brother, Russell, went with him on this second trip. Together they netted several gallons of smelt. It was a very successful smelt season for the Brodbecks. Zion Lutheran Church Women will hold their annual mother and daughter banquet on Monday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m. The ladies are working on hats for display and judging. Woodland United Methodist Women will hold their mother and daughter banquet on Saturday, May 7. Woodgrove Parish will hold their annual mother and daughter banquet on Thursday, May 12. The program at that event will be a concert which includes art and drama by nationally known Kent and Sue Bowden from Lansing Hilda Jones returned to Woodland from Zephyrhills, Fla. last week. She was met at the airport by her daughters and their families, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Marsteller and family and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Buxton and Anne. Woodland United Methodist Women met at the church on Monday evening, April 25. Cathy Vessecchia, chaplain at Pennock Hospital and Barry County Medical Care Facility, was the guest speaker. She has been active in forming a hospice group to work with terminal patients in those facilities. The group plans to become incorporated this spring. They have an office at the Medical Patty Knox of Freeport has created a recipe for "Spring Party Pie" based on a favorite dessert her aunt used to prepare. She says the pie "is light and refresh­ ing after a heavy meal" and also is pretty and tasty to serve at a party or shower. Spaulding-Bishop to wed in August Mr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Spaulding of* 12245 Kingsbury Rd., Delton wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Abbie Kay, to Henry (Ed) Edwin Bishop, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Bishop of 13011 Stuck Road, Delton. Henry graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School in 1980. He is employed at Federal Home Companies in Battle Creek. Abbie will graduate from Delton-Kellogg High School this year. An August 27 wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Troyan owski of Muskegon wish to announce the engagement of their daughter. Tammy, to Jeff Mead, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mead of Nashville. Tammy is a 1978 graduate of Mona Shores High School and is employed by Granway Travel in Allendale. Jeff is a 1980 graduate of Maple Valley Jr.Sr. High School and is employed by Mead-OAcres Mobile Homes Court of Nashville. A Sept. 10 wedding is being planned. Beautiful weather and ar. enjoyable outing greeted 40 patients, plus volunteers, from the Barry Medical Core Facility who attended the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival last weekend. by Catherine Lucas Building in Hastings. They need volunteers for several different types of jobs. Training sessions will be given to volunteers. There were 13 ladies at the meeting Dee Tyler and Helen Reesor served refreshments after the president, Betty Classic Curtis, conducted a brief business meeting Mrs. Frieda Cox was released from Pennock Hospital Tuesday. Before she got home, her mother-in-law, Mrs. Trellis Cox, was taken by Lake Odessa ambulance to Pennock Hospital. Trellis is still in the hospital suffering from problems with her pancreas and liver. Later in the week, Julie Cox, Betty McCurdy, and Frieda went to Pennock to visit Trellis. Hildred Chase, Inez Landis, Joyce Mar­ steller and Betty McCurdy spent all day Tuesday, Tuesday evening and all day Wednesday at the Michigan branch of the United Brethren Woman’s Missionary Association convention at Pleasant Valley Church on M-50. Tuesday’s meeting included both a neon and an evening meal, and the Wednesday meeting included a noon meal. Rev. George Speas, his wife, Nadine, and their daughter, Beth, also attended the Tuesday evening meeting. The W<xxiland Alumni Association Com­ mittee met at the home of the current president, Jim Lucas, Monday evening of this week to address banquet invitations. They were surprised to discover the class list for the class of 1961 is missing from the book. If anyone has a list of the graduates of that class and, if possible, current addresses, please get a copy of itto Jim Lucas or Shirley Classic Kilmer as soon as possible. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Reuther had weekend guests from Hammond, Ind. Bob and LaVerne Murphy spent Saturday and Sunday at the Reuthers’ Jordan Road farm near Woodland. On Sunday, all of Mrs. Reuther s children came to dinner, as the Murphys are their aunt and uncle. They included Russ and Sue Duimstra and Seth from Lake Odessa, Laura ar.d Larry Mortensen and Lonnie from Battle Creek, and Russ and Melanie Pouch and Annette and Krista Ure from Charlotte. Pamela Owens, minister of Woodgrove Parish Christian-Brethren Church in Coats Grove recently attended a two-day clergy retreat at DeWitt. Rev. Owens was on the planning committee which planned the retreat, titled “Concepts and Challenges for Ministry". It included presentations on a variety of contemporary issues. Vesta Hershberger and Florence Begerow attended a day-long Brethren Women’s Sectional Rally which was held at Hope Church of the Brethren. The guest speaker was Mari Lee Westphal, who serves as a weekly volunteer Christian visitor at the Muskegon County Jail and follows up on the persons sent to the state prison at Ypsilanti from Muskegon County. Those who attended the rally brought "All Occasion" and “Mother's Day” cards with stamps to be given to the residents of the prison. Pastor Pamela Owens also attended this meeting. Ella Kantner read in a recent issue of a newspaper from a small town in Berks County, Penn, that a man who had done some research for her in Germany several years ago was going to speak at a meeting in Harrisburg, Pa. Mrs. Kantner subscribes to the Pennsylvania newspaper because of her interest in and hobby of researching family genealogy. Mrs. Kantner rearranged her appointments for the week so that she could leave Woodland early Friday morning. She drove 15 hours on Friday to be able to attend the Saturday meeting The speaker who inspired such a sudden and long trip was Herr Fredrich Woodmereha us her from Ostelsheim, West Ger­ many. This man had researched the Kussmaul family for Ella while he was still a student. This was the family of Ella's great­ grandfather and had to be researched in Metzeingen, south of Stutgard, in Germany. Ella did not realize that he had been a student when he did her work and was sur­ prised to find that he is now only 32 years old He is now a registered researcher and has written several books and articles about the Palatines who came to America from the Palatinate area of Germany in the early 1700s. He is considered the best authority on Palatine emigration to America and on the Palatines in America. The Kantners were Palatines. At the Saturday meeting. Ella met several other people with whom she has been corresponding for several years about Kantner ancestry. One man was a columnist about genealogy, Schuyler Brcssman. He invited Ella to attend church with him and his family on Sunday. So Ella visited the Altalaha Lutheran Church which is one of the oldest Lutheran churches in America. This church is in Rehrersburg, which is a village about the size of Woodland. It has an original Diefenbach pipe organ which is one of only two still in existence Diefenbachs, who had built organs in Germany, made several out of black walnut from the Pennsylvania woods after they arrived in America. Ella met Meta Diefenbach, who is a descendent of the organ builders, and he showed her the details of the organ and explained its history to her. Mr. Brossman lent Ella a trunk full of papers, and she was able to copy about 150 of them which pertain to the family of her husband. On Monday and Tuesday, Ella worked at the courthouse and the historical society and visited with people with whom she has been corresponding about Kantner ancestors. It rained all the time she was in Pennsylvania except Tuesday morning; so her picture taking was limited to a few clear hours. She said that she tromped around several cemeteries in pouring rain. She returned home on Wednesday. Mrs. Kantner has traced some of her own ancestors back to the early 1500s, and she said that that is about eight generations. She said that the earliest Kantners came to America in 1732 on a ship named "Ad­ venturer". They were Hans Jacob and his wife, Katterina, Kantner. Hans was born in Germany in 1694. Ella brought home enough material and information to keep her busy charting and compiling family charts for quite a while. She said that she has been interested in genealogy and family history since she was a little girl and heard all the family stories from the oldest members of her family. Campbell-Bolthouse engagement told Russell-Dawson plan September wedding Mr. and Mrs. Robert Russell of 11400 Hutchinson Road. Dowling announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Kay, to David Dawson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Dawson of Eastport, Mich. The bride-elect graduated from Hastings High School and Davenport College of Business. Her fiance, a graduate from Central Lake High School, attended Davenport and is currently stationed in West Germany with the U.S. Army. The wedding will be Sept. 17. Newest citizens at Pennock IT'S A GIRL Kathy and Allen Decker, Hastings, April 24, 1:10 p.m., 8 lb. 4 oz.; Ann and Kent Enyart, Delton. April 24. 6:31 p.m., 7 lb. 11 oz.; Carol and Thomas Christner, Lake Odessa, April 24,10:03 p.m., 7 lb. 6’i oz. IT'S A BOY Janice and Donald Gietzen, Hastings, April 22, 1:36 p.m., 9 lb. 9 oz.; Debra and Herbert VanAlstine, Clarksville. April 24. 11:16 p.m.. 8 lb. 13 oz. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Tiller of Shelbyville (Gun Lake) and Mr. Paul Campbell d Delton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Campbell, to Philip J. Bolthouse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bolthouse of Hastings. Lisa is a 1982 graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School and is currently employed at True Value in Hastings. Philip is a 1980 graduate of Hastings High School and is manager of the power equip­ ment division for True Value in Hastings. An August 12 wedding at Cedar Creek Bible Church is being planned. Bentons to observe 50th Russell and Myrtle (Campbell) Benton are now celebrating their anniversary that was on Jan. 27. It will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Hastings on May 7 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. No gifts, please. Marriage Licenses Michael Sprague. Nashville, 21 and Deborah Best, Nashville, 19. Michael Altoft, Hastings, 32 and Brenda C.hristie, Hastings, 26. Kurt Worm. Battle Creek. 21 and Debra LaJoye. Hastings, 18. Jeffrey Bauer. Middleville, 26 and Elizabeth Boyson, Middleville, 27. Lynden Higgins. Sr.. Hastings, 34 and Bonnie Clark. Hastings, 42. �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. April 28. 1983 — Page 4 Marshall L. Schantz ____ Shirley D. Slocum Forrest Roberts WOODLAND - Mr. Shirley D. Slocum, 87, of Route 1, Martin Road, died Friday evening. April 22, 1983 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. He was born Feb. 7. 1896 in Carlton Twp., the son of Adelbert and Jenny (Williams) Slocum. He was educated in the Martin Comers rural school. He married the former Arlie Aspinall on Nov. 2, 1914 in Castleton Township. He was a member of the Woodland United Methodist Church and Farm Bureau. Mr. Slocum is survived by his wife, Arlie; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Karrer and Mrs. Dorothy Karrer, both of Hastings; one son, Garth Slocum of Nashville; 11 grand­ children; 24 great - grandchildren; and five great - great - grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 26 at 1:30 p.m. from the Pickens-Koops * ‘ Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa., Rev. Leonard Putnam officiated. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. ALMA. MICH. - Mr. Forrest 0. Roberts, 76, died Jan 31, 1983 at Gratiot Community Hospital in Alma. He was born March 27, 1906 in Lake Odessa, the son of George and Caroline (Neithamer' Roberts. A Gratiot County resident for almost 40 years, he had worked as a railway express agent lor 27 years. He retired in 1972. Mr. Roberts was a member of the East­ minister Presbyterian Church of Alma, the Alma Lodge No. 244 F & AM, and the Alma Lions Club. He was married on July 1, 1933 in Angola, Ind. to Pearl Wilson, who survives him. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Doris Hanson of tensing; two brothers, LaVeme of Woodland and Roy of Nashville. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2 from the Lux-MoodyWolfel Funeral Home of Alma. Rev. Rod C. Shoemaker officiated. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at the Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa, with Pastor Timothy Rothfuss of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. HASTINGS - Mr. Marshall L. Schantz, 82. of 727 E. Clinton, died early Wednesday, April 27. 1983 at Pennock Hospital. He was born in Hastings on April 28. 1900, the son of William and Letitia (Blocher) Schantz. He attended Hastings schools. He married the former Helen M. Shafer on August 12, 1922. He served in the Navy in World War I and in the Navy as a Seabee in World War II. He worked as a steamfitter all of his working life, first with several construction projects throughout Michigan and the United States, and then was employed at Hastings Mfg. Co. from 1933 until 1965 when he retired. He was a member of the F&AM Lodge No. 52 and a life member of the American Legion and the V.F.W. Mr. Schantz is survived by his wife, Helen; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Guthrey of Wyoming, Mich, and Mrs. Charles (Loraine) Struble of Rochester. Mich.; nine grand­ children; nine great - grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Harry (Alma) Larsen of Hastings; and two brothers, Kenneth Schantz of Hasting* and William Schantz of Nashville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 29 from the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings, with Rev. Dr. Myron K. Williams and Hastings F&AM Lodge No. 52 officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Melvin B. Hornsby______ HASTINGS - Mr. Melvin B. Hornsby. 66. of 1930 \\ Quimby Rd., died Wednesday. April 20. 1983 al St. Mary s Hospital. Grand Rapids. He was bom in Hastings on June 11. 1916, the son of Frank and Ida (Darling) Hornsby. He was educated in the Rutland School. He married the former Myrtle Cooley on Aug. 19. 1939. Hf* was employed for 37 years at the E.W. Bliss Foundry until it closed. He retired in 1978 from Production Plated Plastic Co. in Richland after working for them for six years. Mr. Hornsby is survived by his wife, Myrtle: one daughter. Mrs. William <Bea) Campbell of Nashville; three stepdaughters. Mrs. Ken (Margaret) Brott of Alto, Mrs. Genevieve Thompson of Tucson. Ariz., and Mrs. Anna Lyda of Leesburg. Fla.; 21 grandchildren; several great - grand­ children; two sisters, Mrs. Bemell (Helen) Thompson of Wayland and Mrs. Bessie Rocho; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Ronald, in 1946. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 23 at 1:30 p.m from the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Rev. Leonard Davis of­ ficiated. Burial was in Rutland Township Cemetery. Edna (Boddy) Hankins___ HASTINGS - Mrs. Edna (Boddy) Hankins, 61. died Saturday. April 23. 1983 at Pennock Hospital. She was born Nov. 7. 1921 in Barton City, the daughter of Edward E. and Mary ’Tait) Boddy. Edna (Boddy) Hankins Charles Freer ATTEND Shift ICES ...o^^our choice and he ipirituaf^ rewarded. Delton Area CEDAR CKEK BIBLE. Campground Rond. 8 ml. S., Pastor. Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. Sunday School al 10 a m ; Worsh’p 11 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice at 7 p.m. Youth meet Sunday 6 p m . Wed. Prayer Bible7 p.m. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Corner Pifer and Cedar Creek Rd. PaulS Howell. Pastor Phone W8H884 Saturday Services. Sabath School 9:30a.m.; Worship 11 a.m : Wed.7:30 p.m BiMe Study and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor: Elmer J. Faust. On M-43 in Delton Service* - Worship 10:45a m ; Sunday School 9:30-10:30; Evening Service6 p.m.; United Meth­ odist Women every first Thursday. 7:30 p m ; United Methodist Men every second Sunday. 7:30 a m. HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH Hwy M-66 io mi S of Nashville. Robert law ShotU. Paalor Sunday 9;4S a m Sunday School. 10:45 a m Worship Service. 6 pm Young People Meeting. 7.00 pm Evening Service; Wednesday 7:30 pm Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free counsel mg service on all problems Phone 616-758-3866 or 963-1713 FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Woodland Rd . Lake Odessa. Pastor Richard Sessink Church phone 7674621. Pastor's phone 374-8936 Sundav Morning Worship 10:00 a m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; evening service 7:00 p.m Wednesday • Bible Study 7:00pm. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK Lacey Father Ray Allen. Phone 633 2490 Sun­ day Ma*sai9:00a m STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST Wellman Rd. at E State Rd. Rev. Charles Davcnpcrt, 118 Star St. Spnnf Arbor. Ml Ph. 517.7502497. Sunday School 10 ija. Worahip Service 11 a m Mid-week Service Wad at 6 p.m. PEACE UNITED M£T!Klf)(<,T CHURCH, at Barryviile 4 mJes W o! Nashville on M-» Steven Rad. Past.r Worship Service 9:15 am ; Sunday Church School and Coffee Fellowship 10:15 a.tn ; United Methodtul Women 1st Tuesday each month. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Naahvilk Father Robert E. Conaam. INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton Located on M-43 in Delton Pastor Steve VanNattan. Sandy Campbell. Sunday School Director. Sunday School 10 a.m.. Family Worship and Rible Teaching 11 a m.. Children's Church. II a.m.. Evening Service 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study atf p.m . Cho-.r Practice al 7:50 p m Last Fnday <>( every month. Family Night at 7-30 p m al the church. Call 623-5391 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Vdla Rd . Woodland. Timothy Rolh'tn*. Paalor Sun­ day xhool every Sunday at 8.15. Sunday worahip 10:30. Coffee fellowship follow. meet* 2nd Sunday, 6:30 p.m. Hickory Comers UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashville. Phone 852 9719 Cornet Washington and Slate Leonard F Putnam. Pantnr Services Sundays m M"m'nK Worship 40 45a.m. F ellowship; Ham Church School for all aga-v 6 Xi i> m U M Y F Jr Hi and U M Y F Sr Hi. Bible Hour all ages; 1st Wednesday 7:30 pm each month. United Methodist Women MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Corner M 43 and Milo Hoad. Doug Huntington Pastor. Hl No 3. Box 315A Delton. Mi 49040 Phone 671-4702. Sunday School 10:00 a m. Worship Service 11:00. Evening Worahip 6:00 p.m.. TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washingion. Nashville. Rev. J. G Boomer Sunday School 9:45 a m : Sunday Worship ii jo a m ; Evening Service 6:00 pm; Bible Prayer. Wednesday. 7 ijo p m HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev. Phil Perkins. Pastor. 10 a.m. Sundav School; 11 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship; Junior Church Nursery; 7 p.m. Worshtp^ . Wednesday 7:30 p m Fanufe Night Missionary Society setdna Friday. 7 p m^4BtgKk; 7 * Freeport Area NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 106 Chrery Si. Paator Rev. Jerry Drummood. Phone 7655134. 1000 a m Sunday School; 11.00 a.m. Morning Worship, Evering Worahip 7:00 p.m. Wedneeday evening prayer meeting at Y.C.W. Club'* 7.<X) p.m "A Growing Church Foe Coming Lord CATHOLIC CHURCH H2-.2 Fiona Rd.. Delton Father Ray AUm.' Sunday Evwuog Same* 7 pre.; Wednaiday night Bible Study 7 p.m. Hu* Minuiry — cjl Don Roaeo«&2-fe28 GALILEAN BAPTIST. 106th St. and N Freeport Rd. Phone 945-5704 10 a m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m. Evening Service; Wednesday • Prayer Meeting7:30 p.m. Dowling Area Cloverdale Rd.. 5 miles south of NashviHe. mile East of M-66. Pa*lor Marvin Potter Phone832-OMi. Sunday Services; Sunday School 10 a m Morning Services 11 a m . Evening Service 6 p.m.. Cottage Prayer meeting7:Xpm Wednesday w‘dniIH'' nticeViOOp.m. < PHAIRIEVRJ>1 COMMUNITY CHURCH 10221 S. Noma Rd. Across from Prairie­ ville Garage Rev Hill Blair. Paator. Sun­ day School 10 am ; Morning Worahip 11 7 ahie Wednesday Service 7 p m maple grove bible church. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating Phone 758-3149 Country Chapel worship 10:15 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.; Banfield worship 11:Na m. COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH. Farmer Johnstown Town­ ship Hall. Dowling. Mark A Shriver Paslor Sunday School 10 am.. Worship 10:45 a.m.. Evening service 6 Pm Wed evening prayer 7 pm ellouship dinner last Sunday of each month. 2:30 p.m. at the church. Nashville Area CHURCH OF' THE NAZARENE, 30! Fuller SL M-79. Putor Thoataa Voyh* Sunday Servin* A Sunday School. 10 a.m.; Naming Worahip 11 am. E.vniag Service*. Youth 6 p m.; Evening Worship 7 n.m.. W*dnmd*y mid week prayer 7 pm.; wednreday caravan program 7 p.m Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN corner of Barnum Hd and M-66 Wood­ land Pastor George Speas. Phone 367* 41:45 am- Worst”P. ’I sm. Sunday School: Wednesday Prayer 8 p.m ; W.M.A 2nd Wednesday each month; Adull C.E.. 2nd Saturday each month. 8 p.m. WOODGROVE PARISH. Coats Grove. Rev Pamela Owens. Pastor Phone 367-3324. Church School. J:X am .Worship Service. 10:45 am ; Holy Communion first Sunday of each monlh. Women's Fellowship first Thursday of each month al 10:00 a m WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Coouncc HeHellinger. Phone 367 3961 9 15 a m Worship Service. 10:30 a.m. Sundav School, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday UMYF. Welcome The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXAUL PHARMACY Completm Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association HOPE CHURCH OF' THE BRETHREN. M-50 North of Freeport at the Kent-loma Countv Line Rev James Ktnaey. Church School 10 a.m . Morning Worahip 11 a ir Middleville Area BOWENS .MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a.m. Morning Services; 11:15 Sunday School These aredasses for all. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE FORMED. 708 West Main Street Worship 10 ajn.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; Evening WorshipOp.tn. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST £HHRCH- Hwy M-37, juM nocti. of MMMli 795-8726 Rev Wmiey Smith. Tutor. Mart J. Highmaa. Factor of Youth •pd Edixation. Sunday School 9:45 am; Mominc Worahip 11 am.; Eieninj Service NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Russell St Rev. Gary Finkbemer Phone 795-7429 Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m and 7 p m . Wednes­ day Bible Study 7:X p m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 at Parmalee Road. Middleville Hev Wayne Kiel. Pastor. Phone 8911585. Rev. Charles Doomboa. Assis­ tant Pastor, phone 795-3466 Firsl Service 9am; Church School 10:15 am.; Second Service 11:15 am : Even­ ing Celebration 6 p m. ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE. Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phom 792 2889 Sunday Mass 11 a m McCallum church of the UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. "The Church in the Wildwood" Oth Lake Road Paator Gary Brook* Morning Worahip 11 a m . Sunday School 9:45 a m.; Ewrung Service 7 pm. Prayer Meeting and Y.uth Meeting 7 pm Thursday; Women's Mis nonary Aaaocution first Thuraday of each a -m _ — __ Hostings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance for yojr Life. Homo. Business ana Car Orangeville Gun Lake CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Manh Rd . 2 mile* ------FIRST--------BAPTIST -- EW. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf -J- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings Supt Sunday School 945 am.. Church Service* 11 am.; 6 p.m Evening Service*. Wednesday 6.30 pm SOCK 3 thru 6 Jpadra. 7 pm Adult Prayer and Bible Study But miniatry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664 5413 for pickup NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS F.O.I.C The Hasting* Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodway ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions'* -1185. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home of Walnut & S. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan CHURCH O^**i.RU’Vr)rfve’'nchurch *"h -•’ Hour Prayer Chapel Rev Marvin Meeter. Patdor Worship Ser vices lu a m and 7:30 p m . Sunday School lt:isa.m. ST CRYIL 4. METHODIUS. Gun kSk<* E?,he‘ Ucnn,!k Boylan. Pastor Phone7K Mire Saturday Mass5pm . Sunday Mass 9 a m DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. Doster Road near Pine Lake Rev n.F Padgett. Pastor Sundav Worship9:30 am and 6 p m . Sunday Sch®®', ” a m . Youth Choir meets each Monday-6 30 p m FRANCIS OF ASSISI EPISCO­ PAL CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Mass Sam. Church School s am. Family Eucharist io a m .Nursery 10 a m . Midw eek services as announced Father Kurt Fish, Vtcas 664-4345 Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner Broadway and Center Sl Fr. Shel­ don Harbaeh. Locum Tenons Service*. Sunday. Ma** and Church School 10 a m GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover. HaMing* Leonard Dam. Pastor Ph 948-22.96 or 845-9429 Sunday Sunday School 8 45 a m . Worahip 11 a.m. Youth 5 pm. Evening Worahip 6 p.m. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nurwry for all aervwaa. Wednesday CYC 6:45 p.m . prayer and Bible *tudy 7pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 9« 8004 Sunday Services Sundav School 9:Ma.m Morning Worship IO:'45 a m . Evening Warship 6 p.m Wednesday Family Night: Adull Bible Studv anil Prayer 7:00 p.m Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:3U p m Sunday morning service broadcast WBCH Hastings Area ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE ( In RCH. 262-1 Auimki Rd , Ihrk Tjeunrt. I*n«l« Church phone »(X-*4K2 Sunday Srhunl 9:4-» a m . Worship Ham. Juukm Chunh II n m . Evening Worship7 p m.; Nunwrv BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan J David Walker, Minister W5-2938 Sun. Services in a m . Bible Study II am. Evening Services 6pm Wednesday evening Bible Study 7 p m HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E ManUJ Sl. Haling.. Rev Marvin SiekmiUtr l*hone 945-5197 Service* Sunday School 1000 Morn­ ing Worahip 11:00 i.m Sunday end even­ ing »«rv»ce 7:30 pa. W^ «e*d*y mid-week prayer meeting 7:30 p a PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRLST. M 50 at Bell Rd Rev. Don Palmer. 1(1 in Worship Ser­ vice; 11 a.m. Sunday Srhno.; 6:30 Evening Service. 7:30 Wedneaday Prayer Service ST ROSE CATHOI4C CHURCH. 805 S Jefferaon Father Robert E Conaam Paator Saturday Mai* 4 30 p m . Sunday Mat*r* Ham »nd 11 am Confeaniona Saturday. 4jO0 - f 30 p m HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. BOO Powell Rd Ruaadl A Sarver. Piuiur WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST. 3185 N Hnsidujy Rev Constance Heffclfinger. Pastor. Ph. 387-3961. Church School 9:30; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Senior MYF 7 o m Thursday- evening starting al 7 pm Choir: U.M. Women: Welcome Circle third Wednesday of month. I p m. HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST RM.Terry ’.jm- Phone M5-8884 Saturday service*- Sabbath School 9:X> am.; Worship n am • Tuesday - Bible Study and Prayer Meeting. 7:30 p.m FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway Rev David D Garrett Phone 948-2229 Parsonage. 94S3I95 Church Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9:45 am. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m Worship Service; 7 p.m. Fellowship Worship. 7 p.m. Wed esday Prayer ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd. in Irving Sunday Morning KV? 10 i!?..Ho,J' Communion at 11 00 Tbt Rt Rev. William O. Lewi*. Rector. HARVEST CHURCH, on M-43 fiw miU-» ■outh of Haating*. Paator Larry Silverman. Aawx Paator Allan Welch Ph 948-HO24 Service time* Tureday night (prayer, praise, and worship) at 7 p m. Thuraday night (Teaching aervicv) at 7 p tn . Sunday 9 30 a.m. Sunday acfeool fur all age*. 10.31 a.m. morning worship. 6pm evening wora "Word* of Truth" radio broadcaat at 2 p m on WDFP FM (95 3) abo on WMAX-AM (14.80) at 3 15 pm HASTINGS FREE St ETHODIST CHURCH. Boltwood and East Stale Road. 945-9121 Rev Donald L Brail. Pastor. F nday School lo.-oo a :n Worship Sva-vice 11:00 a m Elyening Service 6:00 p.m Prayer Meeting 7:00 p m. Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Weal State Road Paator J.T Crawmer Phone 945-2285 Sunday Schoul 9 45 a m.. Worship 11:00 am. Evening Servicv 6 p.m.. Wedneaday- PraweGathering7 p m VOICE Of REVIVAL ITIURCII (Full am. FA-ming arrv***. *-x.nil-i-li<iii. 7:10 |> m. .Sund.il Youth Mn ting (i:«O |> ni. WrdiH-Mluy Hiidi- Study .mil I'rairr Merliiig.it 7 :Mlp.in. UUIMBY UNITED 'METHODIST CHURCH 3 miles E on M-79 Sleven Reid. Pastor Sundav Church Sclmol It) 30 a m . Worship Service 11 3t> a m United Methodist Women 1st Viednesday each month Cou-'iri Prsyvr M*-*-ting. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-37 ft rath at M-70 Jack Bartholomew paator. phone 945-4995. Robrrt FuHvr choir director Sunday wheduh- 9.30 Fellowahip and coffee. 9:55 Sunday School 11IX) Morning Worahip. 6.00 Youth Meet al. 7.-00 Evening Worahip Nuraery for aervire-a. tranaportation provided to and fr”n'w<drinX,,r'IC** Pr*yrr 7 HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 220 Weal Colfax SI. Bible Lecture 9 .To a.m.; Walchlower Study 10:45 a m. Tucsdav - Cnngregation Bible Study 8 pm ; Thursday - Theocratic School 7’30; Service meetinK8:3i> FIRST UNITED METHODST CHURCH. 209 W Green St.. Halting* Myron K Williama. Miniater Mia* Francm Horne. Director of Cnnatian Education Sunday, Apnl 24, 1983 ■ 9:30 a.m Church School 9:30 a.m Bauman Sena*. 1030 am Coffee Fellowahip. 1030*m Radio Broadcut. WBCH. 11:00 a.m Worahip Servkv. "What * Hi* Name’’". 6.00 a.m Jr Hi end Sr Hi. Feliowahipa Monday. Atml 25 ■ 5 .30 p m Cub Scnula. 6:30 p.tn Handbell Choir. 7 00 pm Boy Srojt* Tueaday. April 26 - 9.30 a.m. Bauman Serie*. 2.15 |» m. Cub Dena. 7:00 p.tn Paatnr-Panah Committee Meeting. Wedntaday. April 27 6.45 a m Men'a hrrakfatt an I Bible atudy. 2.30 pm Carol Choir. 7:00 pm Cub Pack Thuraday, Apnl 28.1983 - 2 » p m Spirit Choir. 7.00 pm Chancel Choir. Fnday. Apnl 29. 1983 -1900 a m Women'* Bible Study on Hebrew* FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Grand St Mark J Highman. Paator Ph 9182828 Sunday School, 10 a m : monung worahip and chiidrvn'a church. II am. youl hmeetinga. 5 p.m . evening worahip. 6 pm Thuraday Prayer roe*ting 7 pm. <ncvi We wrlcomrair THE NOTE OE PRAISE (D* Note). 12223 Chief Noonday Rd Gun Like ans* Thuraday night Bible atudy 7 pm 79571’OH HASTINGS CHRLSTIAN CHURCH. 102 E Woodlawn Ave Minoler Seott Itavi*. Sunday Worahip *.t :io a m Frllowahip !O .‘MlU>! I OOa m HihkSehool 11 00a m to 12:00 txaai Wedneaday Bihlr Study and E<-llo»»hip 7;3O to S 30 p m I'hon*- NORTH IRVLNG WESLEYAN CHURCH, romer of Wiaidarhool ami Wing Rd* l*a*U>r Mark Wade. 5519 Huehh-r Rd Phone 7658287 Sunday School 10 a m . Worahip 11 tn, Eventng Sernre 7 p.m . Prayer SmvWednmlay 7 p m.. Nunary provid'd for all GRACK LUTHERAN CHURCH. Z» K North St Mirharl Anton. Pastor Ph !M59414 Sunday, May 1 • 8.45 Church School Ullage*). HMM) Worship Service. Monday. May 2 ■ 7:00 Betbrl Tuesday. May 3 • 7JI0 Adult Into Wrdnnday. May 4 • H.3O Word watcher*. 7 INI Sarah Circle. Thurwiav. May 5- 4:15 Children* Chr. 7:8) Sr Cbr REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. S Jrffmon at Walnut. Kenneth Colburn. Pa.tnr Home 698-8567 Sund-iy School 10 am .Worship 11 am CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway. Rev. James Hilgendorf, Pastor. Sunday Service*: 945 a m. Sunday School Hour. 1100 a.tn Morning Worship Service. 6 00 pm. Evening Service. Wednesday 7.00 p m. Services for Adults. Terns and Children Lake Odessa GRACE: HRErrilREN CHURCH. Vceder Ruud. I Mile South of M 5u lietui-cn Partly and Nash Roads Pastor. BinStcirns Phone693 2315 lu ii.m Sunday School. II a.m Morning Worhsip; 7 o'clock Sunday evening worship. 7 Kp.m. Wednesday Prayer ST. EDWARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Od«*j Rev. Loui* Badooe. AdminMtratnr. 374-8274 or 374-7405. Saturday Mau 5 M pm: Sunday Maaaea 8 and 10. WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN. )u*t off M-66 N. of M-.Ki. tn Village of Woodbury Puatur Duane Waller. Iluine !I74-7251. Wunihip aervuv 1KW am; Sunday Sduxd 19.45 a m.. Youth Fellowahip Wedneaday 7 pm ; Bihle Study and Prayer Sera ice Wednesday 7 pm. CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner of Isl and 2nd Ave.. Lake Odessa Pastor George Spcas Phone 374-8756. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m Sunday School ■ 10:00 a m Evening Service - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Eve. Prayer Meeting • 7:30 p m. LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODlfJT Hwy MSO. H mile W. of M-66. Lake Odroaa Rev. J amen Hulett. Paatnr Worship 8.30 and 11 a m; Evening Service at 7 JO pm CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST. 912 Fourth Ave. Rev. Stephen Keller Ph. 3748861. Church School 9 45 a m.. Worahip Service* 8 30 and 11 a.m. Coffee Hour 12 LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Paator Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555 Acrua* from the high •rh«J. 7180 Vehe Rd . .M-50 Sunday School 1900 a m . Worahip Service 11:00 am Evening Service 6.30 pm. W.dnraday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p m CHRISTIAN REFORMED 620 Sixth Ave Rev Ben Ridder Ph 374-8607 9 30 am C«ffee Hour.945 a m Sunday School. 11 a.m Worahip Service. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Ave. Hev Randall Kohfe. Ph .1748753 Worahip Hour 930 am. FeUow*hlp Hour 1930 am. Church School 11 a.m God Made Earth a Place for All His Creatures BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 am. Worship Service Ham; Prayer Service Thurs­ day 7 pm. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY SAINTS Meeting at 502 E Bond Sundav Sacrament meeting 9 00 am. Sunday School tn no a m Branch President David McMonigle Phone t-e«*«4.4 or M5 4154 WORD OF FAITH FEUXJW8H1P. 2560 W State Rd (Old Algonquin School) [‘••tor Jeff Arnett, phone home. 948-2792. church 848-2549 Sunday- Sunday School 10 i tn . Worahip 1045 a m.. evening service 6.30 tSn PLAINWELL - Mr. Lester Minshall, 76, of 1209 Marsh Rd., died Tuesday evening, April 26, 1983 at Pennock Hospital, where he had been a patient for six days. He was born March 18, 1907 in Bono, Ohio, the son of Fay and Clara Belle (Devers) Minshall. He had lived in the Orangeville area since the age of five where he and his wife had farmed all of their 56 years of married life. He was married to Belle Drewyor on December 1, 1926 in Allegan County. Mr. Minshall is survived by his wife, Belle; two daughters, Mrs. Willard (Evelyn) Retherford of Plainwell and Mrs. Marvin (Marilyn) Rutherford of Gassville, Ark.; two sons, Delbert Minshall of Delton and Ted Minshall of Plainwell; 27 grandchildren; 46 great ■ grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Esther Williams of Kalamazoo; two brothers, Carl Minshall of Hudson, Fla. and Roy Minshall of Plainwell; and several nieces and nephews. A son, Elbert, preceded him in death in Sept. 1982. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 29 from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Gertrude I. Novak WYOMING - Gertiude I. Novak, 85, for­ merly of Westwood Apts. Wyoming, Mich. died April 26 at the Barry County Medical Facility. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. George (Vivian) Burrill of Wyoming,; three sons, Robert Lambert of Hastings, Warren Sheridan and Arthur Sheridan; four grand­ children; 11 great- grandchildren; one brother, Clarence Stanley of Petoskey, Mich. Funeral services were held at the DeGraff Funeral Home, Wyoming, Mich, on April 29 with Rev. Eugene Alvesteffer officiating with burial in Rosedale Memorial Park, Grand Rapids. ever-increasing number of us are going away on camping trips that may feature hiking, hunting, fishing, rockhounding, off-road vehicle riding or whatever we enjoy doing; and so we often head for the seashore, the mountains, the desert, the woods or any location that is both desirable and FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. MI Willard H Cum*. Minuter. Eileen Higbee, Dr Christian Ed Ph 9455463 Sunday. May I ■ 9 30 and 1100 Worahip Service" Nursery provided Brnadraat of 9 30 ice over WBCH AM and FM 9 30 Church School Claw* f«r *11 age 10 30 Coffer Hour in the church dining room 1030 Children'* Choir practice 6 00 Junior High Youth Fellowahip 6 00 - 8 00 Senior High Youth Fellow_ •hip at the church 7 30 "Fun In Marriage" Wo-kahop m Memorial Hall Moodav • 6 3') Mother Ilaugnter Banquet in Memorial Hall Tuesday ■ 7 30 Amity Wcrkahip in the lounge Wednesday • 9 30 Circle 2. tn the lounge 9 30 Circle 1. st the home of Ernestine Logan 100 Circle 4. tn the lounge 1 30 Circle 3. st the home of accessible to us. Wherever we go. however, we should remember that there are some inhabitants of these places that were there before us and have a right to live there undisturbed. Your House of Worsnip will teach you that these are also God's creatures, and earthly science will explain that we are as dependent on them for a balance of nature that helps to sustain our own lives, as they are on us for their survival. So go out into the wild and enjoy yourself, but please show a little kindness Porter Hill*. Grand Rapid* 7 30 Circle 7. in the lounge 7 30 Chancel Choir practne Thuraday 6 30 Kirk Choir practice Saturday - 9.00 The Junior High Youth Fellowship meet at the church to travel to the Jr High Youth Mia at Camp Grvrnwwd and respect toward these other living creatures that must share God's world with us. Ardeema E. Williams____ HASTINGS - Mr. Charles Richard Freer, 80, of 414 S. Michigan Ave., died Wednesday, April 27, 1983 at Provincial House. He was born April 7, 1903 in Hastings, the son of Charles and Nellie (Babcock) Freer. He attended Hastings schools. He lived in Detroit for several years where he was employed at the Norge Plant. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and following his discharge he owned and operated a new and used furniture business in Grand Rapids. In 1947, he returned to Hastings and went to work for Consumers Power as a salesman. From June 19,1962 until Jan. 1,1963, he served as Barry County clerk, filling the unexpired term of his sister. Avis Tyler, who died in June. Then he served nearly ten years as court bailiff for the Circuit Court, retiring in 1977. Mr. Freer is survived by a niece, Mrs. Eugene (Pat) Guernsey of Hastings; one great-niece, Sandra Guernsey of Milwaukee, Wise and two great-nephews, Eugene Guernsey, Jr. and ’tyler Guernsey, both of Hastings; four great - great - nieces; and one great - great - nephew. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 29 from the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings, with Rev. Dr. Myron K. Williams officiating. The family requests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be made to the First United Methodist Church Library Fund. Lester Minshall She graduated from Detroit College of Law in 1956 and practiced law in Fenton for one year before moving to Hastings in 1957. She became affiliated with Attorney Adelbert Cortright Law Offices and became a partner in the firm in 1962. She was the first woman prosecuting attorney for Barry County and tne second in the State of Michigan from 1962 until 1964. She married Russell T. Hankins on Nov. 14, 1964. He preceded her in death in July. 1977. She was a member of the Barry County Bar Association and the Hastings Country Club. Mrs. Hankins is survived by one step­ daughter. Mrs. Constance Morrison of Mt. Pleasant; two stepsons. Steven Hankins of Redlands. Calif, and Thomas Hankins of Kingsport. Tenn.; three sisters. Mrs. William (Beulah) Tait of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mrs. Clifford (Dorothy) Thompson of Southfield, and Mrs. Harry (Bertha) Newman of Flint; seven stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 25 from the Girrbach Funeral Home. Dr. Myron Williams officiated. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Members of the Barry County Bar Association serving as pallbearers were David Dimmers, John Huntley, Richard Shaw, Richard Shuster, Paul Siegel and Jim Fisher. There were also 13 honorary pallbearers from the Bar Association. FREEPORT - Mrs. Ardeema E. Williams 91, of 1299 Carlion Center Rd., died Wed­ nesday, April 20, 1983 at Sandy Creek Nur­ sing Home in Wayland. She was born Dec. 6, 1891 in Carlton Township, the daughter oi Wesley and Flora (Barnum) Eisenhood. She went to the Carlton Center School She married Henry J. Williams on Dec 6, 1912. He preceded her in death cn Sept. 4, 1975. They both farmed in the Carlton Center area all their married life. She was a member of the Carlton Grange and the Carlton Center Extension Group. Mrs. Williams is survived by one daughter Mrs. Alex (Geraldine) Neil of Caledonia; six grandchildren; and 12great - grandchildren She was preceded in death by one son, Lawton Williams, in Dec., 1973; two brothers; and three sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday April 23 at 11 a m. from the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Rev. Arthur Jackson officiated. Burial was in West Carlton Cemetery. Thelma M. Walterspaugh HASTINGS - Mrs. Thelma May (Deyar­ mond) Walterspaugh, 59, of 409 E. Woodlawn, Apt. B, died Thursday, April 21, 1983 at Pennock Hospital. She was born Jan. 7, 1924 in Oxford, Mich., the daughter of Joel and Sybil Deyarmond. She married Victor Barnum on July 7, 1946. He preceded her in death on April 17; 1974. She married Russell Walterspaugh on June 17, 1978. She was employed by Pennock Hospital. She had previously lived in Woodland and Lake Odessa areas, moving to Hastings in 1969. Mrs. Walterspaugh is survived by her husband, Russell; one son, Roger Barnum of Hastings; two daughters, Donna Jackson and Wanda Barnum, both of Hastings; one brother, Elmer Deyarmond of Florida; three sisters, Mrs. Elmer (Mammie) Booth of Cleveland, Tenn., Mrs. Joe (Bernice) Vroman of Woodland, and Mrs. Martin (Georgia) Pratzer of Gaylord, Mich.; two stepsons, Wayne Walterspaugh of Battle Creek and Larry Walterspaugh of Union City, Mich.; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Jake (Mary Lee) Mathias of Bellevue, Mrs. Kenneth (Wilma) Parks of Union City, and Mrs. Robert (Maisel) Weaver of Apache Junction, Ariz.; three grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; three great stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Walter Deyarmond. Funeral services were held Monday, April 25 at 1 p.m. from the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. The Rev. Edgar Perkins of­ ficiated. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. EllZflbOth J. POITV * ' 7 NASHVILLE - Elizabeth J. Perry, 58, died Thursday, April 21 at her mother's home in Escanaba. She was bom March 5, 1925 in Escanaba, Mich., the daughter of Raymond and Lillian (Bernier) Brinker. She attended sctnol in Escanaba ‘hen worked as a welder in Milwaukee, Wise, during the war years and later as a waitress. She married Elden Perry on Aug. 13,1946, in Escanaba. They moved to 210 S. State, Nashville. She was a member of F.O.L. Nashville Public Library. She is survived by her husband, Elden of Nashville; one son, Carl Cabral of Nashville; two grandchildren; her mother, Lillian Williams of Escanaba; one brother in Calif, and one brother in Appleton, Wise. Services were held Monday, April 25 at Allo Funeral Home, Escanaba with burial in Garden of Rest Cemetery, Escanaba. Lake Odessa United Methodist Church to present “God’s People on May 1 Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa and the chancel choir will be presenting a praise gathering, "God's People", at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, at the church, The public is invited. Hastings Bible Missionary Church plans to hold revival services, beginning tonight The Hastings Bible Missionary Church will hold revival services,: beginning April 28 thru May 8 each evening at 7:30 p.m. Rev. B.M. Loftin from Duncan, Oklahoma will be the evangelist. �The Hastings Banner. Thursday, April 28. 1983 — Page 5 Special I Section HOME and AUTO SHOW1 HASTINGS New ideas for better living” BARRYHASTINGS COUNTY• April FAIRGROUNDS 28, 29, 30 in... 0ver 50 BOOTHS--filled with new ideas for better living SHOW HOURS: Thursday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m Friday Noon to 9 p.m., Saturday Noon to 9 p.m. I M-37 DDSs, DMDs, DCs, DVMs, JDs, MDs Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you'd like to discuss our unique program. 11 20 27 35 42 10 19 26 34 41 9 18 25 33 40 8 17 24 32 7 16 23 31 39 6 15 22 30 38 5 14 21 29 37 45 4 13 A 28 36 44 What’s happening? If you see news in the making, call the B ae 5 ENTRANCE BANNER, and let us know... 948-8051 3 2 REST ROOMS 1 1ENTRANCEr FOOD “ C0MMUNI1 With more than 55 displays ranging from lawn and garden dealers to interior decorators, the Home and Auto Show gives its visitors plenty of variety to spice up their homes. Wednesday, exhibitors were busy putting their booths in order for the Thursday afternoon show opening. Steve Williams and Terry Nichols of Goodyear Bros, implements ore arranging lawn mowers while Ron Smith, director of respiratory therapy at Pennock Hospital, hangs letters for the hospital display. Goodyear Bros. Implements has exhibited at the Home and Auto Show every year since it began in 1974, while Pennock Hospital is setting up a display for the first time. 43 i__________________ 12 Concession Dieplaya: NNEX TO ANNEX Variety is spice of Home Show Outdoor Exhibits: Frantz Buick 8 Chevrolet, Inc. B 8 B Camper Sales Justin Carriage Works Blankenstein Pontiac Oldsmobile - GMC, Inc. Baughman Marina HOME SHOW ’83 EXHIBIT MAP ft po Grandstand C 50 49 48 47 46 1. Barry Co. Fair Association 2. Miller's Carpet 8 Furniture 3. Realty World-House 4. Barry County lumber Co. 5. Welton's Inc. 6. Welton's Inc. 7. Farrell's Heating 8 Cooling 8. Midwest Bldg. 8 Supply 9. Goodyear Bros. Imp., Inc. 10. Goodyear Bros. Imp., Inc. 11. SpanMaster Buildings, Inc. 12. AAA 13. Barry County Lumber Co. 14. Travel Store 15. Consumers Power Co. 16. Burg-Dof Pool Bldrs., Inc. Barlow Gardens Florist Warren Rowland 4-H Food Booth 17. Hastings Water Conditioning 18. Wards Sales Agency 19. Wards Sales Agency 20. White's Photography 21. Naturally Yours 22. Naturally Yours 23. Timber Trails 24. Doc's Sewing Center 25. Doc's Sewing Center 26. Culligan Water Conditioning 27. White's Photography 28. Music Center 29. Music Center 30. River Bend Travel Agency 31. Brown's Custom Interiors 32. Brown's Custom Interiors 33. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 34. Northern Propane Gas Co. 35. Pennock Hospital 36. Triad CATV Inc. 37. Tailored Building Systems 38. Schaberg Hoky Sales 39. Stanley Home Products 40. Lapekas Home Shoppes 41. Lapekas Home Shoppes 42. Century 21 — Reedy Realty, Inc. 43. B 8 L Distributors 44. Pratt Creek Distributors 45. Bulson Enterprises 46. Cascade Home Improvement 47. Cascade Home Improvement 48. Fuelgas Company 49. Fuelgas Company 50. Newton Well Service A. WBCH B. Hastings Area Chamber Commerce C. Sunnycomb Solar Collection Sponsored by the HASTINGS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Plenty of...FREE PARKING! THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES.. Wren Funeral Home Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Flexfab, Inc. Hastings The Hallmark of Insurance Excellence FluiNv Hos* ond Ducts for Industry Patrick C. Hodges Hastings Savings and Lean Asm. Dependoble Jewelers Since 1931 Where Savings Does Make A Difference Music Center & Gift Boutique Hastings Aluminum Products, Inc. 138 W. State Street Brown’s Custom Interiors "Prettiest Floors in Town" Hastings City Bank The House of Quolity 150 W. Court St. Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broadway Lee Ann Shoppe Ladies' and Children's Ready-To-Wear 118 W. State St. Comor of W. Stote ot Broodwoy Gambles 130 W. State St., Hastings The JC Penney Co,. Deportment Store. Downtown Hastings Cemetery Memorials Your Rexall Store, Downtown Hastinfl' Enjoy Our Hospitality 102 West State at Jefferson City Food & Beverage Open 9a.m. to 11p.m. Cinder Pharmacy HOW. Stat.St. Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. The Travel Store 123 W. Store St. Leary’s Sport Center Downtown Hostin'); Shoes for the entire family Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy 152 W. State Street Patten Monument Hastings Hotel Ben Franklin Stere Birfce’s Cut Rite Shoe Store Hastings Press National Bank of Hastings Mfgs. of Home Improvement Products Barry County Lumber Home Center Cleveland’s 130 E. Stole Street Hastings Water Conditioning, Inc. 629 So. Michigan Folpausch Food Center Fine Foods - Meot - Produce Riverbend Travel Agency 533 West Stote Street CuUigan Water Conditioning 313 North Boltwood �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, April 28, 1983 — Page 6 Six qualify for state competition 20 Hastings students compete in drawing HOME ..d AUTO SHOW ’I Twenty Hastings High School students competed last Friday and Saturday in the four-county Michigan Industrial Education Society regional drawing competition at Battle Creek. Six of those participants earned first and second places, allowing them to advance to state competition today in Grand Rapids. First place winners in drawing were: Brandon Greenfield. Tim Power, and Dave Benner. Runner-ups were: Floyd Gates. Pat ^^■■■"in^BI^IJ^^FAIBCROUNDS-HASTIKCS BICYCLES ROSS and FUJI See our ... We'll have displays of our exciting new lines with a variety of models from dirt bikes to 10-speeds. Worth, and Kendy .Mueller. Third place finishers were: Eric Phillips, Kirk Lydy, and Jim Pyle. Fourth place finishers were: Dan Whinnen. Todd Mescar. and David Lee. Fifth place finishers were: Nick Willison, Michelle Lyons, and Todd »°shell. Sixth place finishers were: Kraig Michtatcher and Pat McIntyre. Those receiving honors were: Ken Ward and Tamy Jordan. Placing from the wood shop was Tom Clark who earned a third place. 'tlMBER'tlWILS Energies Inc. Ill W. Stitt Strwt Hastings PtHHie 94S-2S48 Participants in the regional Michigan Industrial Education competition areLn.^™9K»n w H .’Cher Kirk Lydy' ond Dovid lee Standing, from left, are: Ken Ward and Michelle Lyons. * I.„oo?i':ip?n” re9,lonJ°l Michigon Industrial Education competition are: kneeling from left Tami Jordan, Pat McIntyre, and Dan Whinnen. Standing from left, are: Floyd Gates and Nick Willison. 9 Participants in the regional Michigan Industrial Education competition are: kneeling, from left, Brandon Greenfield, Kendy Mueller, and Eric Phillips. Stand­ ing, from left, are: Todd Voshell and Jim Pyle. Participants in the regional Michigan Industrial Education competition ore: kneeling, from left, Todd Mesecar and Pat Worth. Standing, from left, are: Tom Clark, Dave Benner and Tim Power. HOME .nd AUTO SHOW ’ | COMMUHin ■UILOING • FAIRGROUNDS ■ HASTINGS POURED Concrete Walls by...McKinney Poured Walls Co. 9 3 why use us?? 1. We use aluminum forms instead of plywood forms for smoother, better looking walls. 2. A family owned business with many years experience. 3. We have 2 complete sets of wall forms for prompt service. • Uswnent Wells • See Wells 4. Competitive prices. .TroadiSilo* • Fen. Work 5. We want your business. • ktuiniBg Wells. etc. �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. April 28, 1983 — Page? Your Schools— the Best Place to Learn Hastings students to be surveyed Thought provoking ideas By Bobart Miller, Hastings Superintendent In the past several months much has been written about education practices in the United States. I’m taking the liberty this week to cite some com­ ments made that certainly deserve our thinking and discussion. I'm not going to editorialize on them, but hope they will stimulate some serious thinking about our programs in Hastings. I feel this thinking is very timely as the nestings School System is now un­ dergoing a serious curriculum review. 1.) The National Assessment of Educational Progress states that the nation's schools should slop wasting time teaching children how to divide long numbers and concentrate instead on giving them a better understanding of mathematic principles. The report said it is easier to use calculators to divide large numbers. Shirley Hill, professor of education and mathematics at the Univers ty of Missouri said “public demands for back to the basics - and rote memory He thinks leaching should focus on “enlargement” of the young person’s understanding rather than specific knowledge and skills. "Education takes place in mature life", he said, "so schools should prepare students for a lifetime of learning -- and not to get a job right out of high school". Vocational training in high school is largely a waste of precious learning time, Adler says. Preparation for "earning a living is best done by the training of the mind”, he emphasized. Students who don’t develop their minds are literally "thrown on the scrap heap" when they leave school. He’s not worried about student progress in specific areas, because “we try to cover too much ground". I hope this weekly series of comments on education has developed an awareness and concern for public education. I would appreciate hearing from you as to your ideas on the future of public education. Together, we can build a better "mousetrap". may be a formula for obsolescence". 2. ) Secretary of Education, T.H. Bell, calls fora position of “master teacher" as a way to attain excellence in the nations schools. The master teacher, according to Bell, should be an esteemed and sought after distinction. It should provide a step clearly beyond the ranks of beginning and regular teachers and it should command a salary that recognizes that "a fine teacher is of great worth". In the quest for quality education, Bell said school boards must take the lead by establishing policies that ex­ press the board’s stand on high stan­ dards, maximum effort, incentives and recognitions and required courses. Bell also stated “we will simply continue to hear valid complaints about the quality of our educational system if we do not take some steps to make the teaching profession more attractive to talented young men and women”. 3. ) Educational theorist and author Mortimer Adler has some unique ideas. Hastings Public Schools will ask 57 students for their opinions, plus other in­ formation concerning the vocational programs they were enrolled in last school year Principal Robert Vanderveen said the survey questionnaire will ask them "what" they are doing and "how well" they feel the school served their needs. The annual survey, conducted in cooperation with the Michigan Dept, of Education, provides information for plan­ ning "more effective local and state educational program." "Contacts with former students," Van­ derveen said, “will be by mail between April 23 and May 10." He urged the former students to answer the questionnaire and for their relatives to help to locate them, if necessary "so that as many as possible can be represented in improving the school’s programs." Vanderveen emphasized that the identity of those who answer the questions is kept confidential and is used only for planning purposes and to provide services to students. I HOME „d AUTO SHOW > Home Show SPECIAL! TANK LEASE SEQ95 _ _ r<>FFt* \ \ ONE TIME FEE............................. WW REGISTER for the... J E.W. Bliss plans 3 retirement party LPGas Grill \ of our boothat the Home Show. If you are paying an annual or monthly rental for your propane bulk tank, contact Gaylen Bristol of Dowling, retiring after 25 years at the E.W. Bliss, will be honored with a party on Sunday, May 1, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the UAW Hall on Woodlawn Ave. A potluck dinner will start at 1 p.m. For further information, call 945-4641 or 945-2731. Northern Propane Gas Company 14B0W Green Street. Hosting* PHONE 945-5233 Camping course offered at CMU’s Dowling center Central Michigan University is offering a three week course in school camping at the Battle Creek Public Schools' Outdoor Education Center May 16 June 3. Bonnie Black will teach 20% OFF the course at the Center, located on Clear Lake in Dowling. Black is a member of the CMU recreation and park administration faculty. Participants will learn the historical and philosophical background of school camping with special em­ phasis on the Clear Lake facility. There will be in service training in leader­ ship techniques for working with groups in the out of doors. Students enrolled in the course will work with the Outdoor Education Center staff in organizing and conducting programs, in­ cluding a School Camp Program for impaired elementary age students. The cost for the course is $180. Room and board will be provided free of charge by the Outdoor Education Center. 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Secretory Certified Mechanic Certified Mechanic Body Shop Mgr MIKECHMhOK !““’S CeniMNtachonk *>*»<*>« �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, April 28, 1983 — Page 8 Local student describes earthquake HOME..d AUTO SHOW >OT Mike Brown of Hastings was one of (he lucky survivors last month when an ear­ thquake crumbled about 80 percent of the city of Popayan in Colombia where he has been living as an exchange student. Mike, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Jack A. Brown, has been an American Field Services (AFS) exchange student in South America since last August. A Supplemental Heat Source B 3 Complete Installation Available or... Install it Yourself I FREE ESTIMATES Gary Haskin Some sample installations. Available in any size or shape. Installs around windows. 2020 McGlynn road, £ L Hastings PHONE... 945-3030 I HOME .di AUTO SHOW ’00 j ^COMMUMITYSUILDIMC « FURCROUNDS . HSSTIWGS Mike Brown, o 1982 graduate of Hastings High School who is an exchange student in South America, was one of the lucky survivors in an earth­ quake in Colombia last month. HASTINGS WATER CONDITIONING CeatyY CtrtiM Water Specufot (616) 945-3949 2 629 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan Comparing Insurance Rates and Benefits? HOME SHOW See us at the.,. AUTO-HOMELIFE-BOAT-MOTORCYCLE From the Hastings Office John...Deenis...Dick 945-9506 ms WHEN I BUY A NEW The following paragraphs are Mike’s descriptions, from a letter to his parents, of what it was like to experience the March 31 disaster which claimed more than 250 lives (according to one of the first counts). Popayan, Mike’s hometown for this school year, "crumbled, crashed, fell or was moved to another position by a force so great one cannot easily put into words the experience we lived through...,” he said in the letter. The earthquake happened during the week before Easter when tourists were flocking to Popayan to soak up the festivities of Semana Santa (Holy Week). Mike, his host family and a houseguest, Katie, were asleep when the earthquake hit at 8:15 a.m. Mike comments that "Complete instinct took over. The only thought going through my head was to ‘get the heck out of here.' Rolf (Mike's Colombian brother) and I ran for the bedroom door which would not open. We screamed, ‘Open the door!' while Papa was kicking the door from the other side. “Because the house had shifted, the door would not open. Rolf headed for the window which drops a good 12-feet to a patio below. By then Papa and Mama Manser and Katie were yelling at us to get out. 1 pulled Rolf back into the room and somehow the door opened. “We left smoke behind us goi.ig downstairs and out into the street. It was a scene I shall never forget. Complete destruction. As I gazed around I saw my neighborhood in ruins, people screaming and crying; it was over. “Our house was the only one left standing on our block. As I sat on the curb, everything started getting fuzzy. I lay back on the lawn trying to sort out things in my mind,” said Mike. “A.ter a few minutes 1 stood up and went into the house We all were walking around like zombies. Then Papa, Rolf and I ran less than a block away where a whole house had collapsed and we started digging like madmen. Our goal was a little girl buried under tons of cement. The sun came up and it got hot. We finally found her. She was in a position that I will not describe to you but she was alive. OR In this photo, taken before the earthquake hit, Mike (second from right) is shown with his host family: Hans Manser (Papa), Josefina Manser (Mama), and Rolf Manser (brother). REALTY WORLD Ask us about financing. Mfell cover it all...for you! “ REALTY WORLD HAUSE /\ T 225 W. State, Hastings AJA OA4O 740*0v43 ftUUKOVSIK opp«m«B NEXT TO MCDONALD'S See you at the...HOME SHOW in...HASTINGS THURS., FRI. & SAT...APRIL 28-30 □ Realtor HAUSE & KOONS T 2381 Chief Noonday Road ('/. Mile east of Joe’s Grocery) PHONE 795-7921 S FURNACE OR CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING ... HAVE HIM ffiEE "After getting her out, we ran to these apartment buildings that were, at one time, four floors high and now had been converted to three floors in those 19-seconds. We found out that one of my best friends. Rodrigo, was trapped underneath three floors of apart­ ments. Two and a half hours later he was rescued. Somehow he was still alive and came out of it with only a broken arm. Lucky fellow. "Papa told me to return home and guard our house. I was to stay with Mama and Katie while he and Rolf took off to check on some of their friends. “Mama was hysterical so Katie and 1 calmed her down and then we all began cleaning up the house. Freaky things: The table was set for breakfast the night before and not one piece of silverware was out of place, whereas one room away Papa's very large and heavy safe had moved three feet. A large potted plant (40 to 50 lbs.) was tipped over and a small vased flower was in its original place." said Mike. "Afternoon rolled around and the fear finally began to set in. Katie and I took a walk downtown and while we were sitting in a park, it quaked again. We were un top of a hill so we just sat there and tried not to lose our rational selves. The fear one feels after an earthquake is a deep down cold fear. It is fear of the unknown and of the un­ predictable.” "Well, here I am, earthquake survivor and lucky to be alive. It still seems like a bad dream, or a scene from a movie. Things like earthquakes just don’t fall into my realm of reality," wrote Mike. Late in the day of the quake, Mike was evacuated to Cali, 100 miles north of Popayan, by the civil defense. One of the civil defense workers, who formerly had been an AFS exchange student to the USA, took Mike into his own home where Mike stayed the next two weeks. Although efforts were made by AFS in Colombia to get Mike into a replacement home for the rest of this school year, Mike has chosen to return to his original family in Popayan. In his letter, Mike explained. “This evening the Mansers (Mike’s family in Popayan) called and I'm going back ‘home*. Those people are so special to me that it cannot be expressed on paper. As far as the danger of all of this goes, I'll stick to the old saying that life is best when you risk it. “There will, of course, be many ways that I can help. Obviously the Popayan I return to will be a far different place than the city I left, but physical surroundings are like material possessions. They aren’t that im­ portant! People are the real things that count. I've learned greatly from this whole earthquake experience. I’ve learned greatly from this whole exchange student year!” said Mike. Now back in Popayan, Mike reported in a telephone conversation with his parents last Sunday that he had been busy working with the civil defenseandhad ever been issued an official uniform. The day before his call Mike worked to set up tents that had been sent in from Poland. The next day he was to return to school, the only school left standing... “People on th - outside just don’t realize what that Thursday (the day of the ear­ thquake) really did..." said Mike. Fortunately, Dr. and Mrs. Brown of Hastings (Mike’s parents), were spared of going through needless grief and worry wondering about their son's safety im­ mediately after the earthquake. The Browns just happened to be vacationing in California at Yosemite National Park and had not heard any news. So they were not aware of the terrible earthquake until they received word that Mike was okay. V FULL YEARS WITH LABOR I PARTS JW SO UN YOU! 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THE HASTINGS LIONS CLUB will observe White Cane Week, tomorrow through May 8. The week is held annually to raise funds for Lions Clubs projects with the blind and deaf. John Davidson, chairman of the week and treasurer of the Hastings club, said that the majority of the money is returned to the local community, where the club purchases eye glasses for people who cannot afford them. Club members will be soliciting donations at Felpuasch Food Center, Eberhard’s and in the main business district during the next two weekends. • PVT. CYNTHIA K. DRAYTON, daughter of Bud and Charlene D. Drayton of 924 N. Church St., Hastings, has completed training as an army military police specialist under the one station unit training (OSUT) program at Fort McClellan, Ala. OSUT is a 13-week period which combines basic training with advanced individual training. Students were trained in civil and military law, traffic control, map reading and self-defense. The private is a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School. CECILIA M. NELSON, a Navy seaman recruit, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Nelson of 1440 Fishei Rd., Hastings, passed review after completing eight weeks of naval training at Orhando, Fla. She is now in a school training for cryptological technician at Corry Station in Pensacola, Fla. She has a sister, Kathy Beyersdorf, stationed at Port Hueneme, Ca., and a brother. First Class Petty Officer Kevin Nelson, stationed at San Diego, CA. LOME CURTIS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Curtis, Sr. of Hastings, was awarded an Associate in Arts degree in English by Suomi College at commencement ceremonies on April 24. Suomi is a private, co-educational, two-year college in Upper Michigan GREGORY UTTER, a 1975 Hastings High School graduate, was recently awarded the M.D. degree at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine at winter term commence­ ment exercises in Blast Lansing. After travelling in Europe, Dr. Utter will begin his internship on July 1 at Detroit’s St John Hospital. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Utter of Hastings. Page 9 A Country Journal — ‘A Spring Rite By Steve Horton We return again . . . Pilgrims journeying to their particular Mecca, walking on^e more on worn paths that lead to the river or wading quickcurrented streams that tumble over rocks and fallen trees, or moving along the sandy shore of a country lake. Another spring has finally come. Daffodils array the roadside. Dandelions invade the yard. T-shirts and shorts become the com­ mon afternoon garb. And with this season’s arrival, there is the urge to fish as well. Not that fishing done by those hard-boiled souls who refuse to retreat at winter s tourch, but rather the one where the sun is hot on your shoulders as you row across the waters, where the waves rock the boat gently while you stare at the red and white bobber, and where the stillness and quiet momentarily transfix the setting and act. It is also the sport of keeping your footing on a slippery stream bed. of careful casts underneath a canopy of overhanging branches, and of the the excitement that comes when the line suddenly becomes taunt. If there is a perfect day to start off another fishing season and to also make one's first outing in this new home, then this particular afternoon is close. Passing the bank’s marquee, the tem­ perature flashes 70 degrees. A warm wind blows steadily out of the south and south­ west, drying out the already dry underbrush and the dead leaves scattered over the ground. A hazy overcast puts a pale tinge along the edges of the horizon and there is the feel of approaching rain. Leach Lake. It’s an appropriate place to make this initial fishing effort. The lake was the first one seen on that first trip to the county five months before and was, personally, a more appealing sight than Is it a flaw of nature that causes it's creatures to hesitate that instance at danger’s approach, then, after successfully making tiie getaway, tempt fate with one last 5?? nrd glance? Or is a from ter. an added flavoring to life that comes when we feel the "odds" have been beaten once again? those flat stretches in northern Eaton County. It’s December setting was picturesque, nestled between the two long hills, the waters steel-gray and the cottages huddled along the shore. The gravelled road off Coates Grove is dusty, the dust rising like smoke behind the car and then sifting inside. Gnarled maple, stark without leaves, frames the road and, turning into the piblic access, the bordering marsh grass and sticks and the tangled brush are brown and ragged looking. Shortly afterward, worm attached, the first casts are made. Like a fortune-teller studying tea leaves for signs, one wonders if the act has any special significance. Will new patterns emerge from this moment or will old ones simply be repeated? The stiff breeze has turned the waters choppy and pushes the line landward. The warming weather has brought the bluegills up over the drop-off, but the casts from shore fail to carry out that far. New patterns perhaps, but old alibis. Carter Lake after a quick trip through the north end of town... the wind here blows the water away from shore, making the casts longer, but again they are shy of the drop-off. The scene is solitary though, marred only by the sound of someone splitting wood at a nearby cottage, no doubt readying for next November. At the far end of the lake a man fishes the shallows from his boat. Driving the backroads toward Yankee Springs, around one bend a fawn stands startled at the roadside. For an instance we eyeball each other, then as the car slows, it bounds off across a field of corn stubble, pausing halfway across to look back. Further on squirrels and chipmunks alternately scurry in daredevil fashion before the auto’s advance. Chief Noonday Lake. Scrawny pine and equally scrawny hardwoods circle around it. Marshy flats flank both sides of the access and the first hatchings of flies hover above them like a moving cloud. It is late afternoon and the wind has died off, leaving the water glass-smooth in spots where the descending sun reflects just so. For the first time this afternoon there are some legitimate nibbles and one readies for the tug of a gill finally hooked. But there are to be no brass rings this time around. With the light fading, the departure is made. One leaves though in a forgiving mood, knowing the fish will soon be on their beds and the anticipated meal will soon be tasted. The drive home is lengthened by various detours that wind past other lakes, past woods, and past the farmers* freshly-plowed fields. A *qt' is nursed, the windows are opened, and one wishes the night would wait beiore ending this day. Spring brings such moments, a heightened sense and feel of one's surroundings. In the first warm days of the season life’s appetites are whetted and there is an accompanying eagerness. It is perhaps a peak we reach that, in en­ suing weeks and other seasons, causes us to look back with wistfulness at the remem­ bered freshness- a rising tide that, even as it occurs, we know will roon ebb away. But for the moment spring is back. We each hurry about, performing our particular rite, and greeting it’s return. Kiwanis couples begin training as “Lifeline” contact persons Five Kiwanis couples gathered Wednesday afternoon as part of a training program tc acquaint themselves with “Lifeline", a unique in-home health detection system for high risk outpatients. The ten individuals will act as a contact between Pennock Hospital and the out­ patients selected for the program. They will also instruct the outpatients in the use of the "Lifeline" monitor. quality service by industry association THE PUBLIC IS INVITED to an afternoon cf traditionally light and spirited musical entertainment on Sunday, May 8 at 6 p.m. when the Hastings High School bands, will be performing their annual Spring Concert on this Mother’s Day. This free musical concert, under the direction of Jack Bender, will be held at the high school gym. Senior Scott Elliott and other members of the Grand Rapids Civic Ballet Company will be performing Danza Finale from Estancia by Ginastera. Senior trumpet player, Sandy Spindler, will perform from the Shade of the Mighty Pacific. Slides of the Civil War and American scenery will also be shown as the band plays American Civil War Fantasy and America the Bt dutiful. Available for the public to purchase will be the Hastings Symphonic Band’s “Collection of Marches” cassette tapes. These taped songs include the Hastings Saxons School Song, Star Spangled Banner and many more selections. Scott Elliott Sandy Spindler Bo Loaded With Cash- Available To You Now Where is it hidden? In j.your equity! Equity you’ve been unable to use until now — See us for your Home Equity Loan and on terms to suit you. (f st Mortgage. Ain Anll*ttl»] Call or Visit B Ray L. Girrbach, the third generation of the Girrbach Family to enter the funeral profession, assumed the position of Director trad Manager of the funeral home in 1979 and currently retains that position. ‘Family Life’ Conference May 6-8 Your Home May Simply Since 1903 The Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings has been recognized as a member of the Federated Funeral Directors of America for the 17th year in succession. Such recognization is particularly significant since only 1,300 funeral home out of 21,000 firms in the national are Federated members. Only a limited number of funeral homes are considered for membership each year. Qualifications for membership include: professional integrity, ethical practice, fair and honest pricing, and complete and unrestrained freedom of choice concerning the funeral service desired. Federated Funeral Directors of America have been assisting funeral homes as a business service company since 1925. Through this affiliation, individual funeral homes are able to realize improved management efficiency. These benefits are then passed along to the families they serve. Direct contact can be made with any one of the members of Federated, thus providing more efficient and economical shipping service to and from this area. This is a distinc advantage in these days of extensive traveling. The Girrbach Funeral Home has provided personal and professional service for the past 17 years in Barry County, and for many years in the Detroit area, prior to settling in Hastings. Thomas C. and Florence Girrbach pur­ chased the funeral home from Robert Sponable in June of 1966. Thomas passed away in 1978 and the funeral home was managed for a short time by Kenneth Spiers of Grand Rapids with the help and guidance of Robert McArthur of Hastings. AMERICAN FLETCHER FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC TOM WATSON MANAGER •IZSOuTMXFrEOSON STREET HASTINGS MlCHtG*N490M <6’619453424 HOME EQUITY LOANS TO $25,000 OR MORE Dr. Ron Chadwick, director of Christian Education at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary, will be the featured speaker at this year Family Life Conference on May 6, 7, and 8, at the Orangeville Baptist Church in Plainwell. Such topics as “Roles and Goals For Family Members" and ’Are You Talking More, But Enjoying It Less?” will be covered. Two special sessions for senior highcollege and career are planned Sundaymorning and evening, entitled “Love Is Beautiful” and "Everything You Wanted to Know About Marriage, but Didn’t Know How to Ask". The conference begins Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The church is located two miles south of Gun Lake at 6921 Marsh Road. GILMORE JEWELERS Pays the Highest Prices for... GOLD and SILVER Turn yoUr in,0 CASH! Ph. 945-9572 i nese rive Kiwanis couples are participating in the Lifeline program being set up between Pennock Hospital and high risk patients in the community. They ore: from loft. Bill and Harriet Meyer, Bill and Ann Ransom, V. Harry and Agnee Adrounie, Phil and Rose Marie Dillingham, and Harry and Jean Burke. REPORT OF CONDITION Comolidatmg domestic sabsidiaries of the National Bank of Hastings in the state of Michigan at the close of business on March 31,1983 Published in response to coll mode by Comptroller of the currency, under title 12, United Stotes Code Section 161. Charter number 13857 Notional Bonk Region Number 7 SteteWMut ef Reswrces and Liabilities TbeMMfa ef DeBare Cash and due from depository institutions....................................................................................... U.S. Treasury securities............................................................................................................................. Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations ................................... Obligations of States and political subdivisions in the United States................................... All other securities................................................................................................................................... Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell........................ Loans, Total (excluding unearned income)........................................................ ................... Less: Allowance for possible loan losses..................................................................................... Loans, Net.................................................................................................................................................. Lease financing receivables................................................................................................................... Bank premises, furniture and fixtures, and other assets representing bonk premises Real estate owned other than bank premises................................................................................ Intangible assets.......................................................................................................................................... All other assets........................................................................................................................ TOTAL ASSETS.-............................................................................................................................................ 9,269 103 $3,703 4.342 1,011 2,364 228 1,550 9,166 None 652 None None 434 23,450 - LIABILITIES — Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations............................................................. Time and savings deposits of individuals, partnerships and corporations............................................ Deposits of United States Government................................................................................................................... Deposits of States and political subdivisions in the United States............................................................. All other deposits.............................................................................................................................................................. Certified and officers' checks........................................................................................................................................ Total Deposits............................................................. .................................................................................................. . Total demand deposits.......................................................................................................................... 4,405 Total time and savings deposits......................................................................................................... 16,399 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase................................... interest-bearing demand notes (note balances) issued to the U.S. Treasury and other liabilities for borrowed money................................................................. Mortgage indebtedness and liability for capitalized leases................. All other liabilities..................................................................................................... TOTAL LIABILITIES (excluding subordinated notes and debentures).. Subordinated notes and debentures............................................................... 3,841 13,433 X 3,329 None 171 20,50: None None None 183 20,557 None - EQUITY CAPITAL Preferred stock Common stock No. Shares outstanding None No. shares authorized 90,010 No. shares outstanding 90,010 Surplus. ................................................................................................................. Undivided profits and reserve for contingencies and other capital reserves TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL....................................................................................................... TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL.................................................................... (par value) None (par value) 450 sob 1,513 2,453 23,450 — MEMORANDA — Amounts outstanding as of report dote: Standby letters of credit, total.................................................................................... Time certificates of deposit in denominations of $100,000 or more............ Other time deposits in amounts of $100,000 or more.......................................... Average for 30 calendar days (or calendar month) ending with report date: TOTAL DEPOSITS................................................................................................................ None 309 None 20,705 NOTE: $500,000 U.S. Government Securities in the foregoing statement are pledged to secure Public Deposits including $41,560.76 of the Treasurer of the State of Michigan as required by taw. We. the undersigned directors ottest the correct­ I, Marian K. Wurm, Cashier of the above-named ness of this stotement of resources and liabilities. bank do hereby declare that this Report of Con­ We declare that it has been examined by us, and dition is true and correct to the best of my know­ to the best of our knowledge and belief is true ledge and belief. and correct. Directors...Robert W. Sherwood Marian K. Wurm Richard T. Groos April 18, 1983 Donald L. Haywood �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, April 28, 1983 — Page 10 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE Of MORTGAGE FOtECLOSUWE SALE Default having been made in the condition* of a certain mort­ gage mode the 21 it doy oi November, 1978. by Daniel B. Steinke and Rebecca A. Steinke, husband and wife: at mortgagor*, to the United State* of America. a* mortgagee, and recorded on November 21. 1978. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Liber 239 of mortgage* on page* 320-323: on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due ana unpaid at the date of this Notice twenty-six thousand, seven hundred, forty-one ond 94/100 Dollars (S26.74l.94) principal and two thousand, five hundred. ninety-seven and 68/100 Dollar* ($2,597.68) interest; no suit or proceeding at law or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, ond the power of sole contained in said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default: NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on June 2. 1983. at 10 o’clock in the fore­ noon at the east door of the Courthouse in Hosting*. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sate and sold to the highest bidder, at public •ale, for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amount* due ond unpaid upon said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale provided by law and in said mortgage the land* ond premises in said mortgage men­ tioned and described, a* follows, fo-wif: That property located in Barry County, in the State of Michigan. Lot* Ave (5) and Six (6) of Block Eight (8). and a two (2) rod strip on the East side fheroo.'. Village of Wood­ land. according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on pogo 21. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period will bo one month from time of such sale. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid at the foreclosure sale plus 8'4 % interest ond any unpaid encumbrances on the property from date of sale, doted April 21. 1983. For additional information, please contact: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through Farmer* Home Administration. Room 209, 1405 South Harrison Rood, East Lansing, Michigan 48823. Mortgagee. 5-12 ■any Ci—ty Bead CmmMm Hastings. Michigan NOTICE TO BR>0m Sealed proposal* will be re­ ceived at the office of the Barry County Road Commission. 1845 W. Gun Lake Rood. Hastings. Michigan 49058. until 10:00 a.m.. Friday. Moy 13:1983. for the fol­ lowing: “u ■ Bituminous Mixture* liquid Asphalts Washed and Sized Stone Corrugated Metol Pipe Processed Gravel Specification* and additional information may be obtained at the Rood Commission Office at the above address. All proposal* must be plainly marked as to their content*. The Board reserves the right to refect any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY Norman Jack Lenz. Chairman Robert D. Russell. Member Stephen Scott, Member STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF NEARING Filo No. 18,766 Estale of ETHEL M. LATTA. Deceased. TAKE NOTICE: On Moy 12. 1983 at 9:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of John Dull for appointment of a Per­ sonal Representative, determin­ ation of neirs, determination of claims against said estate and that the Lost Will ond Testament of the deceased be admitted to Probate. Creditor* of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate must be presented to John Dull. 7525 Thornapple lake Rood, Nashville. Michigan 49073. and proof thereof filed with the Court on or before August 12. 1983. Notice is further given that the estate will thereupon be assigned to persons appearing of record and entitled thereto. Date. April 20. 1983 John Dull. 7525 Thornapple Lake Road. Nashville, Ml 49073 David A. Dimmers (PI2793), 220 South Broadway. Hosting*. Ml 49058 "h. 616-945-9596. 4-28 GRADUATES When you need Announcements Name Cards Memory Books Jewelry Parry Supplies See Us! J-M Graphics, Ise. 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE The real estate mortgage given by NORMAN ond ANNA SINCLAIR, hutbond and wife, to THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICH­ IGAN. Delton. Michigan, under date of February 17. 1979, ond recorded February 28. 1979, in Liber 240. Page 287. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, is in default. The amount claimed to be due thereon at the dote of this notice, for principal, inter est. and lote charges, is the •urn of TWENTY-FOUR THOUS AND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT AND 19/100 (S24.378.l9l DOLLARS and no proceedings have been instituted to recovethe debt now remaining secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. NOW. THEREFORE, notice is hereby given ihol by virtue or the power of sale contained in said mortgage ond the statutes In such cose made and provided said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the premises describ­ ed theiein at public auction to the high*** bidder at the North entrance Io the Barry County Court Building. 220 W. State Street. Hostings, Michigan, the being the place of holding the Circuit Court for said county, on June 1. 1983. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due on said mortgage plus infer**' at 11'A % per annum, together with the legal costs, statutory attorney's fees and also any taxes and insurance that said mortgagee does pay on or poor to the date of said sole. The premises to be sold at said sale are situated in the Vil­ lage of Cloverdale. County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described a* follows: lot 35 of the Village of Clover­ dale. according to the recorded plat thereof: ALSO, commencing at the Northwest corner of said Lol 35. thence in a Northeasterly direction on an extension of the Westerly line al said lot 35 to the Southerly line of the right of way of the Chicago. Kalamazoo ond Saginaw Railrood, thence in a Northeasterly direction on said Southerly line of said right of way to a point where a Northerly extension of the Easterly line of Lot 34 of the Village of Clover­ dale intersect*. thence Southerly on said extension to the Northeast comer of said Lot 34. thence Westerly on the Northe'ly lines of Lot* 34 and 35 to the place of Beginning, being in the North 'A of the Southeast 'A o! Section 20. T 2 N. R 9 W. Hupe Township, Barry County. Michigan. Subject to any and all con­ ditions, restriction*, limitations and easements of record. The period of time allowed for redemption I* six (6) months from tne date of sale. Dated: April 15. 1983 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICHIGAN BY: Rita L. Repko ITS: Attorney Howard 8 Howard 407 Kalamazoo Building Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007 Telephone: (t>16) 382-1483 5-26 Nonce OF M0STGAGE F0«CLOSWtSAL£ Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage. made the 23rd day of June. 1976, executed by DOMINGO SALAZAR and NANCY LEE SALAZAR, husband and wife, as Mortgagors, to HAST­ INGS SAVINGS 8 LOAN ASSOC­ IATION, a Michigan corporation, doing business at Hastings. Michigan, as Mortgagee, and recorded In the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on June 28, 1976, in Liber 226 of mortgages, on page 933, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid at the date of this notice Seventeen Thousand Forty-one and 74/100 ($17,041.74) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mort­ gage. and the power of sale In •aid mortgage contained having become operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on May 20. 1983, at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Courthouse in the City of Hostinas, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satisfying theamounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with Interest thereon at ten (10%) percent per annum, and as otherwise specified in said mort­ gage. together with the legal cost* ond charge* of sole, includ­ ing the attorney fee* o» provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and des­ cribed as follows, to-wit: The West four rod* of the East eight rod* of the South seven and one-half rods of Lot 1. Block 2 of the Village of Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of plats on page 21. Barry County. Michigan. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Section 600.3240 is six (6) months. Dated: April 19. 1983 Richard H. Shaw (P2O3O4) Attorney for Hastings Savings 8 Loan 215 South Church Street Hostings. Michigan 49058 5-19 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER File No. 83-190-DO KAREN I. BLACK. Plaintiff, -vsJEFFREY P. BLACK. Defendant. At a session al said Court, held in the Circuit Court Room* in the City of Hasting*. Michi­ gan. on this 22nd day of March. 1983. PRESENT: HONORABLE HUDSON E. DEMING. Circuit Court Judge. Upon reading and filing the Affidavit of Plaintiff's Attorney. David K. Ryan, wherein if appear* that the above-entitled cause is one in which personal jurisdiction over the Defendant is not reauired and that the present address of the Defend ant is unknown to Plaintiff. IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDG­ ED that the Defendant, JEFFREY P. BLACK, shall answer the Complaint of the Plaintiff or take such other oction a* may be permitted by law on or before the 12th day of July. 1983. or upon failure to answer said Complaint or toko such other action a« may be permitted by <iw, the Plaintiff shall bo entitled to a Judgment of Default in said couse IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be pub­ lished in the Hasting* Bonner for four (4) consecutive weeks commencing on the 7th day of April. 1983. HUDSON E. DEMING. Barry County Circuit Court Judge 4-28 -NOTICE — RESOLVED: That the City of Ha*tir»g* construct a 8" Sanitary Sewot on W. Blair St. from N. Church St. to 198 ft. West of Church St. together with laterals in accordance with the route, location, grade, depth and dimension* shown on the plat and diagram thereof, prepared by M.C. Klovanich a registered engineer ond filed in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hasting* on the 25th day of April 1983, the some to be known ond designated a* the Church 8 Blair St. sanitary sewer. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That said sewer be constructed os above described, and In accordant* with t+»* plat*, dia­ gram* and profile* filed in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hastings on the 25th day of April 1983, and that the •ewer district shown on said plat* and diagram* a* commenc­ ing on W. Blair from N. Church St. to 198 ft. West of Church St. be. and the some is hereby declared to be, the district upon which that po-1 of th* *»timated cost of the construction of said sewer herein determined to be constructs to be defrcyS by special assessment, be levied by special assessment, and that said plats and diagrams a* here­ tofore prepared and filed In the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hasting* on the 25th day of April 1983 be ond the »ame ore hereby approved and adopt­ ed and that they be recorded in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hasting* in the book of sewer records: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That, 80 percent of the estimated cost of the construction of said sewer, according to the estimates now on file, in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hostings, be levied again­ st the property in the district hereinbefore fixed and deter­ mined. according to benefit* without reference to improve­ ments: that 20 percent of the estimated cost of the construc­ tion of said sewer, according to the estimates now on file, in the office of the city de»k of the City of Hastings, bo, and the same is hereby directed to be paid from the general water fund of said city. RESOLVED: That the City Assessor of the City of Hostings, be ond he is hereby ordered to moke a special assessment of all the lands within the special assessment district liable to special assessment for the cost of the construction of the Blair 8 Church St. sanitary sower according to the benefits without reference to the Im­ provement* thereon; that he shall be and he is hereby order­ ed and directed to make a spec­ ial assessment roll .of oil the land* within the special district liable to special assessment, lor the cost of construction of the Bloir 8 Church Street sanitary sewor. according to benefits without reference to the Improvement* thereon, and to make a special assessment roll of said special assessment dis­ trict. entering and describing all the land* liable to assessment thereon and that he shall levy upon said land* liable to special assessment, the amount of the estimated cost of sold Bloir 8 Church Street sanitary sewer in accordance with chapter fourteen of the charter of the City of Hastings, and in accord­ ance with the resolution* of the City Council of the City of Hastings. RESOLVED: That the city clerk give notice, a* required in chap­ ter fourteen of lhe Charter of the city of Hasting*, to oil persons interested in the special assessment for the Blair 8 Church Street sanitary sewer, that the special assessment roll for said sanitary sewer will be reviewed on Monday the 9th doy of May 1983. ond that notice of the meeting to review said roll, be published in th* Bonn*r a paper published in the City of Hostings, once on the 28th day of April 1983. William Cusack. Chrm. Sewer Comtn. 4-28 Public invited to "old house research" at library tonight As part of its observance of National Library Week, April 17 to 23, the Hastings Public Library is cooperating with the Barry County Historical Society in presenting an evening workshop on old or historic house research tonight (Thursday) 7 to 9 p.m. at the library. The workshop features Larry Massie and Dr. Peter J. Schmitt from Die Western Michigan University Archieves, The two men co- authored "Kalamazoo: The Place Behind the Products.” The workshop is being held as the regular April meeting of the county historical society, but is open to all interested persons in the area without charge. According to Massie and Schmitt, "experienced preservationists, old house owners, and anyone who has ever said, 'There’s an old house!’ should find something new in research techniques,” Ways of using structural evidence. ITOJ Common Council mot in regular s*«»ion in th# City Coun­ cil Chambers, City Hall. Hos­ ting*. Michigan on Monday. April 25. 1983 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Howe presiding. Present at roll coll were Council Members: Bennett. Cook, Cusack, Fuhr, Gray, Jasperse. Spackman and Vaughan. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Bennett that the minutes of the April 11. 1983 meeting be approved a* rood and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cook that the resolution auth­ orizing th* Chief of Police to moke application to the Michigan Highway Deportment for necessary permit* to close M-43 from Slot* St. to State Rd. on May 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 o.m. for th* Memorial Day Parade be approved and the letter from the American Legion Post 45 requesting permission for the parade bo received and placed on file. Yeas: Vaughan, Spackman, Jasperso. Gray. Fuhr, Cusack, Cook and Bennett. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray.that the letter from Jim Fisher stating that Friday, April 29, 1963 at 11:00 a.m. the Barry County Bar Association will be celebrating Law Day in th* Cir­ cuit Courtroom and extended an invitation to those who would like to attend be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cook, supported by Gray that th* letter from th* Hasting* Area School District requesting permission to use the Cities four voting machine* for their annual election June 13, 1983 be approved under the direction of the City Clerk. Yoos: All. Absent: Non*. Carried. Moved by Cook, supported by Fuhr that the letter from Southern Michigan Planning Cow cil (SAAPC) looking for elect­ ed officials to serve on a “Pro­ ject Review Committee" for re­ viewing appl (cations for Michigan Small Cities Commun­ ity Development Block Grant and other federal and stat* fund* be received ond placed on file and anyone interested in serving on the committee to let th* Jerk know. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. courthouse records, maps, photographs, and oral history that allows one to learn more about old houses and who lived in them are to be discussed in the workshop - one of six being funded by the Michigan Council for the Humanities through the Kalamazoo Area Council. A similar workshop will be held at the Portage Public Library, 300 Library Lane, this Saturday, from 10 to 12 a.m. Anyone with questions may phone Mrs. Charles Smith, historical society program chairman; Mrs. Roland Furrow II, society president, both in Hastings, or the Hastings Public Library during open hours at 945-4263. The "Old House Research” workshops, offered the area communities, are a part of historic preservation activities jointly planned by the Kalamazoo Historical Preservation Ad-Hoc Coordinating Com­ mittee, chaired by John Howe of the Kalamazoo Historic District Commission. Moved by Jaspers*, support­ ed by Benneli lhal the resolution from lhe Hastings Exchange Club, commemorating May 1421 as Michigan Week, be ap­ proved and io bavs the Chief of Police cover downtown meters on Friday. May 20th. as a gesture of the City's hospitality. Yeas: Bennett. Cook, Cusack, Fuhr. Gray, Jaspers*. Spockman and Vaughan. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Vaughan, supported by Gray that the lease from the State Police for us* of City offices be approved for three years with rent going from $288.47 to $325.00 per month and they will pick up $600.00 of improve­ ment*. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackman. Jaspers*. Gray. Fuhr. Cusack. Cook and Bennetl. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Cusack that th* letter from Atty. Ainsli* to Mr. Jasperse concerning an opinion on the imposition of collection fees upon delinquent taxes be re­ ceived and placed on file. Jasperse stared that between the Stale low and City Charter w* can do nothing unless it is lust for th* two week period between Feb. 15 ond March 1, which wouldn't o* worth if. Yeas: All. Absent: Non*. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Cook thol th* petition for 8" Sanitary Sewer on Blair & Church be granted. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Cook that th* resolution for an 8” Sanitary Sewer on Blair 8 Church St. be approved. Yeas: Bennett. Cook. Cusack. Fuhr. Gray, Jasperse, Spackman ond Wughon. Absent: None Carried. Assessment rail for 8" Sanitary Sewer on Blair 8 Church read. Public hearing set for Moy 9, 1983 at 7:45 p.m. Moved by Cusack, supported by Bennett that the proposed City County Airport budget be referred to the Budget Com­ mittee. Yeos: All. Absent: Non* Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Spackman that the letter from the Chamber of Commerce encouraging the City to take part in the Summerfest be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cook, supported by Jasperse that the request from Fire Chief, Roger Carls to attend the Fir* Chief* convention in Midland on July 13-13 be approved with necessary expenses. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackman, Jasperse, Gray, Fuhr. Cusack, Cook and Bennett. Absent: Non*. Carried. Cook reported that th* Fire Committee met with BIRCH on dispatching for other units and agreed to charge each unit $500.00 each and Consumers Power $2,000 per year. Moved by Cook, supported by Cusack that th* City Attorney draft th* proper contract for a one year duration. Yeas: Bennett, Cook, Cusack, Fuhr. Gray. Jasperse, Spackman and Vaughan. Absent: None. Carried. Mayor How* announced that nominating petition* are due Moy 31 for those running for office. Moved by Cook, supported by Bennett that th* quarterly fire report be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Bennett to refer the collection of % of the school taxes in the summer to lhe financing committee for a solu­ tion of collection of taxes and possible cost ond report bock at next meeting. Yeas: AH. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Spackman that Mik* Klovanich be excused from the June and July Council and Planning Com­ mission Meetings for personal reasons. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Jasperse requested the statis of th* Rental Housing Ordinance ond when it will be enacted. Show staled that get­ ting the rental housing under way would help us to take care at problem* through enforcement of the Ordinance. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusack to get the Rental Housing underway by July 1, 1983. Yeos: Vaughan. Spackman. Jasperse, Gray. Fuhr, Cusock. Cook and Bennett. Absent: Non*. Carried. Meeting adjourned 8:13 p.m. Read and approved: Kenneth J. Howe, Mayor Sharon Vickery, City Clerk 4-28 — NOTICE — OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION Notice of the Last Day of Realistration of the Qualified Electors of Hastings Area School District HASTINGS - STATE OF MICHIGAN To the Qualified Electors of Said School District: WHO MAY VOTE? Section 532 of Act 269. Public Acts of Michigan. 1955, as amend­ ed, provides the following: "The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of any person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township in which he resides..." LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk(s) or City Clerk to vote at the Annual School Election to be held on June 13, 1983 is May 16, 1983. Persons registering after 5:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the said doy are NOT ELIGIBLE to vote at the said Annual School Election. Persons planning to register must determine when the City and township Clerk's offices will be open for registration. BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER TAKES REGISTRATIONS Under the provisions of Chapter 8 of Act 269, Public Acts of Michigan, 1955, as amended, registrations will NOT BE TAKEN BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS and only persons who have registered as general electors with the appropriate Township or City Clerk of the Township or City in which they reside are registered electors. This Notice Is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School District, Michigan Dated: May 2, 1983 Judith Lenz. Secretory, Board of Education Victorian Era office collectibles The worker in today’s modern office with its luxurious appointments, air conditioned efficiency and time saving devices would scarcely recognize the business establish­ ment of the late 1800s. The equipment and tools used in offices of yesteryear have become today’s collectibles. Victorian design was prevalent in most areas of American manufacturing during this period. Along with the aesthetic appeal of these highly decorative articles, collectors will be touched by the insight they offer into the daily lives of office workers as they struggled with "primitive” modes of production. Whether it be letter openers, ink bottles, paper cutters, ink blotters, weights, clips, or pencil sharpeners, Victorian office items are all very collectible. Letter openers came in a variety of sizes, depending on the shape and length of the blade. They were often parts of writing sets, sometimes called “paper knife sets", that included a penholder, a metal eraser, and a sealer. Letter openers had richly embossed and decorated blades with pearl, ivory, or silver handles. As a gift for the businessman, their beauty is still unmatched by current products. Early vintage ink wells and bottles have been collected for some time. They were produced in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and materials, including brass, bronze, copper, wood, marble, and papier-mache. Many were studded with gems. Glass wells are available in molded, cut, blown, pressed, and engraved crystal. Many have sterling silver hinged lids or covers. The most aristocratic of ink wells was made by Tif­ fany, of iridescent green glass with silver filigree trim of roses and leaves in a floral design. Fancy-shaped ink bottles with screw tops held red, royal blue, glossy black or indelible inks produced by Sanford Co. The market value of these bottles has been boosted by the growing interest in bottle collecting in general. Those with etched lettering will fetch a higher price than those with easily destroyed paper labels. Ink wells and bottles are considered a good collectible field today. Every office worker is familiar with his desk being "buried under paperwork". In the Victorian office, paperweights, clips and hooks were used to try and keep things organized. Glass paperweights came in a multitude of shapes and sizes. Souvenir weights became popular after 1900 showing a picture of a local scene, your business establishment, or a loved one. The paper clip was an indispensable piece of office equipment. We are accustomed to the simple curved wire, highly expendable type. The Victorian clip was a huge, clumsy spring-loaded affair, four inches long with exterior surfaces embossed with geometric designs, scrolls and curliques. Another type had spikes or pins for holding papers. Their vise-like grip defied any papers getting lost. Some offices still use the spike-type paper file hook. Placed on the desk or attached to the wall, they were usually made of steel in round, square or octagonal shapes with artistic designs in their bases. Another office accessory was the pencil sharpener or "pencil pointer”. An early model consisted of an iron roller covered with flint paper and mounted on a metal box with a cloth-lined bottom meant to catch the shavings. The roller had six “faces” so it wouldn’t wear out so quickly. Two extra sheets of sandpaper were included with each order for a “pencil pointer”. Another model had a crank handle and a cutting wheel. A third type had two uprights for bolting to a table. Boxes served a multitude of purposes in the Victorian boudoir and sewing room and in the master's business establishment as well. Stamps were kept in sterling silver boxes with hinged lids. Today these com­ mand a wide range of prices. Stamp and envelope moisteners were usually made of glass, metal or porcelain with sponge rollers that revolved in water-filled containers. Early penholders were made of wood, cork, celluloid, or rubber; some had decorated metal tips. Eberhard Faber, the famous pencil manufacturer, made penholders with an enameled tapered handle. Steel pen points were manufactured in numerous shapes by many companies. The earliest points cost $3 each, but as demand grew and writing styles changed, prices dropped to 10 cents each. Silver pen point boxes were kept to hold extra points. Today these steel pen points are nearly impossible to find. One accessory seldom seen outside of museums today is the pen-wiper. American magazines advertised patterns for pen­ wipers from 1834 to 1900. Many were made of cardboard or from old playing cards in the shape of boots, butterflies, animals, flowers, tents and umbrellas with inches of felt material in the center. Cloth skirts served as the pen-wiper in doll shaped pen-wipers. Braid, beads, and tassels were used for ornamentation. Some pen-wipers had bases of cut glass with chamois or sponge tops. Before the advent of ink blotters as we know them, each office desk had a "pounce” box, a sort of shaker filled with sand to prevent the ink from running or spreading Later, metal desk blotters were used. Some were flat with the blotter held by a damp. Many were curved like a chair rocker; some had silver handles or knobs. Before the days of gummed envelopes, seals, wax, candles and candle holders were necessary to seal a letter. This equipment was kept in a very ornamented box, ready for use at all times. Lap desks were designed for circuit-riding ministers, judges, and lawyers. These were portable writing boxes used on laps at travelers. Inside were spaces for paper, pens, ink bottles and "sanders”. These antique lap desks sell today for more than $100 — and more if ornate hardware was used for embellishment. The first typewriter was patented in 1868. Filing cabinets, letter racks, swivel chairs, desks, metal racks for holding rubber stamps, lighting fixtures, coat racks, hat and umbrella stands all were ornately em­ bellished with scroll work or other types of ornamentation. The first portable typewriter was built in 1893. AU of these office collectibles are fin­ ding their way into collectors’ hands. Most are still modestly priced. However, these items are usually purchased and put into personal collections, removing then from the resale market. As scarcity of any antique or collectible drives up the price, these acquisitions will be more difficult to find and more expensive to buy. State police auction is on May 5 Auction fans in midMichigan and other areas of the state are advised that the State Police wiU hold their Imr Coasty lurt of CoeeiuiMHn — HASTINGS, MICHIGAN — NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the County Clerk, 220 W. State Street, Hostings, Michigan 49058, until W)0 8JW., Tusdoy, May 10, 1903, for the following: CONSTRUCT PARKINC LOT at 206 W. COURT ST. Specification and additional information ore available at the County Clerk's Office. All proposals must be plainly marked as to their contents. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission. — NOTICE — Please be advised that HOPE TOWNSHIP has ordered an Assessor's Plat to be made and called Baker-Haas Assessor's Plat. In accordance with Act 288 of *he Public Acts of 1967 Sec. 201 through 213 as amended. The final plat has been filed with the Hope Township Clerk ond will remain on file for 30 days after the first publication or this notice. The purpose of this publication and the 30 day filing period is to allow any person or public body having interest in any land affected by the Baker-Haas Plat to bring suit against the Town­ ship of Hope to have any corrections mode to the plat that may be necessary. At the conclusion of the filing period the BokerHoos Assessor's Plat will be presented to the Hope Township Board of Trustees at a meeting to be held on June 13. 1983 ot 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Township Hal! for the purpose of approv­ ing the plat. SHIRLEY R. CASE Hope Township Clerk spring auction of confiscated and unclaimed goods Thursday, May 5, in the National Gua**d Armory at 2500 South Washington Avenue in Lansing. The sale will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until the auction is completed. About 472 lots of merchandise are being offered, with some lots having more than one item. Copies of listing of items will be available for viewing at the sale. items include a boat trailer, several outboard motors, a couple of boats, boy and girl bicycles, bicycle and car parts and ac­ cessories, several television and radio sets, hand and power tools, hunting, fishing and camping equipment, about 85 shotguns and rifles, household and office equipment, clocks, watches, cameras, jewelry, and clothing The auction is authorized by law (Act 203, P.A. 1937 Sec. 28.403, C.L. 1970) for disposal fo confiscated ar­ ticles, recovered stolen articles, merchandise whose owners could not be located, property lost or abandoned at state parks, and personal effects of persons who died in state institutions without leaving heirs. First of these State Police auctions was in 1954. Benefactor of the sale is the state treasury after payment of auction ex­ penses. Two auctions last year grossed about $37,000. Sale details are handled by the State Police business administration. Auctioneers will be William and Steve Stanton of Vermontville. �Page 11, Thursday, April 28, 1983, The Hastings Bonner FaJlto Marshall, 4-3 Hastings ‘nine’ lose Twin Valley opener Talk about your heartbreakers. The Hastings baseball team lost its Twin Valley opener when Marshall came up with a two-out, two-strike, two-run run in the bot­ tom of the seventh to beat the Saxons 4-3. Hastings junior lefthander Jack Moore pitched a superb game allowing no earned runs, six hits and four walks. He struck out eight Redskin batters. Moore s record falls to 1-2 for the season. Hastings took a 1-0 lead in the third inning when Drew Howitt doubled, stole third, and scored on Greg Shaeffer’s ground out. Marshal] tied the game in the fourth, but the Saxons spurted in front with a run in the sixth. Joel Christensen walked, stole second, and came home on Todd Slater’s hit. Slater is now hitting over 300 for the Saxons this year. The Saxons made it 3-1 in the fifth when Jim Replogle, the team’s leading hitter at .444, singled to center. Jason Sixberry, the team leader going into the game with 10 rbis, singled him to third. Craig Mawer then Sports Bruce Hoffman does a last little bit of equipment mending before the Saxons double dual meet with Sturgis and Hillsdale. The Saxons lost both meets to fall to 0-3 tor the season. (Bonner photo) Saxon boys track team loses dual, falls to 0-3 Jim Gibson thought this year’s edition of Hastings boys track would be as strong as any team in nearly a decade. But the Saxons are off to a slow start this spring with losses in its first three meets. The latest setbacks were against powerful Sturgis, 110-29, and Hillsdale, 72-80 in a double dual meet on April 26. The Saxons managed only a pair of first places by Phil Davisson against Sturgis. Davisson tossed the shot put 43-8 and the discus 121-5 for his firsts. Hastings captured seven second places in the meet. Against Hillsdale, the Saxons came away with seven first places. Davisson was again a dual winner in the discus (121-5) and shot (438). Other first places went to Kevin Baum in the 120 high hurd.es (17.7), the440 relay team of Mike Matthews, Greg Parker, Bruce Hoffman, and Jim Cruttenden (49.2), Steve Maurer (330 low hurdles), the mile relay team of Scott Kievorn, Maurer, Rick Fay and Baum (3:51 5), and Kyle Lancaster in the long jump (19.5). Hastings had seven second places against Hillsdale. Hastings girl thinclads sweep double dual meet The Hastings girls track team topped Coldwater, 74.2-48.3. and Albion. 102-20 in a double dual track meet last night. Capturing first places against Coldwater for Hastings were Julie Frantz in the low hurdles. Tammy Bryans in the 100, the 440 relay team, Lori Teunessen in the 440, Karen Williams in the 330 low hurdles, Bev DeCamp in the 220 dash, the mile relay team, and Colleen Corrigan in the discus. Hastings grabbed 14 of 15 first places against Albion. Amy Loftus took firsts in the 880 and mile while Corrigan grabbed firsts in the shot put and discus. Other firsts for Hastings were Frantz in the 110 low hurdles, Bryans in the 100, the 880 relay team, Teunessen in the 440, Williams in the 330 lows, DeCamp in the 220, Jean Chenier in the two mile, the mile relay team, and Bryans and Janine Briggs in the high jump. Athletic Profile Bruce Martin gets his cuts in against Lakewood. Bruce Martin off to fast start on Hastings team by Steve Vedder There is a single word that can describe the value of Bruce Martin to the Hastings baseball team: versatility. Martin, a three-sport Saxon athlete, was penciled in mainly as a pitcher-catcher this spring by Hastings baseball coach Bernie Oom. That alone is quite a combination for any high school baseball player. But, because of Martin’s excellent athletic abilities, he also has seen a tour of duty in the outfield. The constant shifting around of positions hasn’t bothered Martin either in the field or at the bat. He’s currently hitting well in excess of .300, and his defense has been no problem. Oom admitted Martin’s assignment on the team isn’t an easy one. “It’s a tough track. Not all players can handle something like that," said Oom. who added he’s only nad two other players in his long coaching career that could equal Martin’s versatility. “I’m especially happy with his outfield play against Lakewood. It was a windy day and be was playing the sun field and he made some very good catches.” Bruce tends to downplay the versatility aspects of his game. He said he expected to pitch and catch this year, but playing the outfield actually comes natural to him. “There are a couple of other guys on this team who could do what 1 do. but I'm the one in the position to do it," said Martin. Martin’s hitting abilities — particularly in the dutch — come as no surprise to Oom. Martin hit only .258 in spot duty last year, but is off to that plus .300 start this season. "No, I expected him to be a hitter,” said Oom. "The thing is he thrives on pressure situations. He hits well in intense situations.” A case in point, said Oom, is Martin's tworun homer late in the game that gave Hastings a lead against Lakewood. Martin said his goal this season is to bat at least .400. He believes hitting .400 is well within his capabilities. "For the caliber of pitching there is in high school, a good player should be able to bat .400," he said. Martin admitted he hasn’t really fallen into his hitting groove as of yet. Right now he’s fouling off pitches that he should instead be ripping for hits. Bruce, a monster back on the football team and a guard on the basketball squad, said he is one of those athletes who has little preference between sports. His favorite is the sport that’s in-season at the time. "Every sport has it’s own feeling,” said Martin. "Right now I prefer baseball, but I guess overall I prefer football because that's the one I've been playing the longest." As for the chances of the Saxon team this spring, Martin believes third or even second place isn’t out of reach. "We've been streaky so far," he said. "We scored 17 runs one game and then we didn't do much for two games after. "We have to play a little more consistent. Once we do that we’ll play better. I don't see that as a problem.” Neither, apparently, is playing three positions. rapped his second double of the day to score Replogle. A squeeze attempt backfired as the Saxons had to settle for the 3-1 lead at that point. Marshall rallied to score one run on a walk, a single, and a Saxon error. In the seventh inning the Redskins loaded the bases with two walks and another Hastings error. Chris Rivard then singled in the game-winner for Marshall. The loss was a disapointing one for Hastings. "We really wanted this first conference game," said Hastings coach Bernie Oom. "It's very tough to lose this way. "I thought we played very’ well and was impressed with our spirit. Also Craig Mawer’s fine hitting was a big plus for the day." The Saxons will try to notch their first league win when they entertain Twin Valley favorite Jackson Northwest tonight. Prentice resigns as Delton basketball coach Bob Prentice has resigned as varsity basketball coach at Delton High School. Prentice cited a number of reasons for his resignation after two years as head coach, but admitted the disapointing showing of the team this year was the main reason. “I was not happy with the performance of the team or the performance that I was able to get from the team," said Prentice. Among the other reasons for the resignation, Prentice said he believed it was important to teach in the same building where he coacheu. Prentice presently teaches at the middle school in Delton. Prentice also pointed out that the lack of a summer basketball program influenced the decision, as did the school system’s basketball practice schedule. "There were a number of reasons," said Prentice in announcing the resignation. “I wanted a full, balanced program." Delton compiled a 7-14 record last winter after the Panthers went 12-10 in Prentice’s first year as head coach in 1981-82. Prentice also coached the Delton junior varsity team for one year, the freshman team for seven years, and was a coach in the middle school program for two years. The coaching vacancy has been posted within the Delton school system. Karate to start A new YMCA beginning karate class will start Thursday, May 5 at Southeastern Elementary School. The class, which will run through the summer, will start at 7:30 and last two hours. Cost is $15 per month payable at the door. The instructor for the class is Steve Echtinaw, a certified Black Belt with 11 years of karate training. He is ranked no. 2 in Michigan and no. 4 in the midwest by Karate Illustrated Magazine in black belt fighting. Saxon softballers win The Hastings softball team raised its record to4-2 witha 10-2 win over Belding. The Saxons wrapped up the game early by scoring five runs in the first inning and three more in the second. The first inning runs were scored via three walks, a sacrifice, and a single by Laura Oom. For the game Hastings collected 11 hits including two by Oom, a double by Carri Dunn, and singles by Laura Hause, Sheri Blair, Teresa Maurer, Lorrie Jaynes, and Amy Stack. Blair was the winning pitcher surren­ dering no hits in four innings. She struck out 10 and walked only one. Lakewood girls fall Bob Prentice Saxon grads off to fine starts Former Hastings grad and now Western Michigan senior Julie Hawthorne raised her singles record to 8-7 and her doubles record to 9-4 with two wins last week. Hawthorne, a team cocaptain, plays sixth singles for the Broncos and teams with Janet Ray to play third doubles. The week before, Hawthorne won all three of her singles thatches against foes from Ohio University, Toledo and Marshall. Western has a 10-5 record this spring in­ cluding wins in its last six matches. Meanwhile, Michigan State freshman outfielder Dann Howitt has been contributing to the Spartan baseball team. Howitt’s sacrifice fly scored one run in MSU's win over Albion. The 6-5 Howitt, who swings from the left side, returned form the Spartan’s southern trip with a .318 average for nine games. Currently Howitt is batting .269 with seven hits, including two doubles, and four rbis. Sheri Blair rounds third and proceeds to score against Belding. Hastings won the game 10-2 ond now prepare for their Twin Valley season which is scheduled to start tonight. (Bonn., photol The Michigan State coaching staff is im­ pressed with his arm, bat and speed. He has the raw talent and with time will develop into an excellent player, according to MSU coach Tom Smith. Howitt has also held in his own in the outfield with only one error and 18 putouts. Dann's brother Shaun played baseball for MSU in the early 1970s. Lowell handed the Lakewood girls track team its third loss in four meets this season with a recent 89-34 setback. Lakewood managed only three first places in the meet including two by Gail Hanson in the mile and two mile. The other was recorded by the 440 relay team of Marianna Spry, Susie Howard, Mary Helfper, and Tammy Melton. “We have a little more depth than last year so we’re scoring a few more points," said Viking coach Ann Haglund. “We’re doing better this year than we did against these teams last year.” Dunn finished up allowing three hits and three walks while striking out four. "The batters were swinging way behind Sheri," said Saxon coach Judy Anderson. Anderson said her team is now preparing for the Twin Valley season, which was to have opened tonight weather permitting. “The other teams have been able to hit the ball against us,” said Anderson. “And we’ve also made our share our errors." Karate meet Sat. The spring Mid-Midugan Open Karate Championships will be held April 30 al the Hastings High School. The championships are rated by Karate Illustrated Rated and are part of the Mid­ west Tournament Circuit. The cham­ pionships will be hosted by the Hastings Karate Club and directed by S lave Echtinaw. Registration win begin at 10:00 a.m. with elimination bouts starting at noon. Black belts will begin at 5:00 p.m. Sparring classes include Nack belts (light, middle and heavy weight), brown (light and heavy), green (light and heavy) .while (light and heavy), womens, juniors, and pee wee. Entry fees for one event is $10 and for two or three events the fee Is 115. Admission for the championships are 34 for adults and 12 for children. FOR SAFETY SAKE... Direct Deposit lour Social Security Check Tennis team loses The young and inexperienced Hastings tennis team saw its record drop to 1-4 with a 7-0 whitewash at the hands of Harper Creek. Despite the loss, Saxon coach Tom Freridge says his team is improving with each match. "We’re getting better, it's just a long, slow process.” said Freridge. "We’re not losing heart. That means in the long run we’ll get better.’’ The Saxons also traveled to the Allegan Invitational and finished seventh of eight teams. Host Allegan wot the tournament. David Flood finished fourth at first singles for Hastings winning one match and losing two. He beat a Hamilton opponent 7-5, 3-6,6-1 in what Freridge called his “best match since he’s played in high school." Flood lost his next to matches to the top players from Portage Central and Jenison. No other Hastings player finished in the lop four although a couple won late consulation matches. Your Check Reaches You! April 28 a ji a *p™ ?? April 30 30 30 3 JJ«y 3 3 3 3 JJ«y 3 4 Boys ond Girls TRACK............................................................... at Delton, 4:00 Jayvee BASEBALL................................................................. at Northwest, 5:00 Varsity BASEBALL................................ Northwest, 5:00 Jayvee SOFTBALL................................................................. at Northwest, 5:00 Varsity SOFTBALL................................ Northwest, 5:00 Maple Valley Invitational BASEBALL TOURNEY Girls TRACK........................................................................ ... Wyoming Relays TENNIS..................................................... at Plainwell Invitational, 9:00 a.m. Varsity BASEBALL.............................................................. Harper Creek, 5:00 Jayvee BASEBALL......................................................... ... 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Sa TI ON AL '^[Hank of HIa stings West State at Broadway Member FDIC All deposits Insured up to’100,000" �Page 12,, Thursday, April 28, 1983, The Hastings Banner Outdoor Report Maple Valley Invitational set for this weekend, 8 schools in Of woodcocks, cranes, and ladybugs... by John Lerg What looks like a tool a leather worker might use to punch holes in belts and sounds like an insect? It is hard to decide whether woodcock look or sound funnier. This bird waddles like a too fat duck when walking on the ground. Its wings whistle when it flies. However, it survives quite well. Woodcock feed on worms and other insects that live in the soil. They have a long bill that they use to probe the soil for these food items. The end of this bill is flexible and can actually be used like a tweezer under the ground. They begin feeding at dusk and continue after dark. They can feel the movements of worms and insects with their fee* and use this method to find food. This bird has a fairly chunky body, rounded rather than pointed wings, and almost no neck or tail at all. Yet even with its ungainly appearance, it is well adapted to do the work it does. Sometimes it just takes a little more explaining before the bird is appreciated. The cranes are back. These long- legged, long necked gray birds are always an im­ pressive sight because of their size and call. The stand a full40 to 48" tall and have a deep rolling call that carries across great distances. They nest in narshes in Barry County and usually rear one or two young. Right now, they are going through their courtship ritual which involves a type of bowing, jumping, and dance combined with wing flapping and calling. The observer fortunate enough to see this spectacle is in for a rare treat. Sandhill cranes are not common, but they do nest in scattered locations throughout the County. They are secretive birds and do not tolerate human intrusion. Their return to Barry County is a sign of the quality of our wetlands and their relatively undisturbed conditioa May we always have a place for cranes in Barry County. Ladybird beetles, often called ladybugs, are making their first appearances of the spring right now. Ladybugs eat other insects, mostly aphids. Because of that, they are the gardener’s friend, eating aphids off from vegetables and flowers alike. As feared as they must be to aphids, they do not harm humans. In fact.t here probably is not a kid r-ound who has not watched while a ladybug crawled around on his or her finger. Whether you are trying tor raise a garden or you only wish to be entertained, the ladybug is your friend. 2 00 p.m. in Vertmontville in the semi-finals. The two losers of those games plays in Hastings at 2.00 p.m. In the second bracket. Olivet will play Charlotte at 12:00 in Vermontville while Hastings takes on Bellevue at 12:00 in Hastings. The winners play al 4:00 in Ver­ montville in the other semi-final game The losers are scheduled to play each other al 4:00 p.m. in Hastings. Thechampionshipgameof the tournament is scheduled for 6:00 Saturday evening Trout season opens April 30. The avid fisherman waits for this season to open to fish designated trout streams. Streams to try in this area are Glass Creek, Coldwater River, and Cedar Creek. Minimum sizes on trout range from seven inches on Upper Peninsula streams, to eight inches on Lower Peninsula streams, to 10 inches on all lakes. As for daily catch or possession limit, five may be taken in any combination, but no more than three lake trout or splake (two from Lake Michigan and its tributary streams). Five more brook or brown trout may be taken from streams April 30 to September 30. Sports.. at a glance By Steve Vedder Maple Valley splits pair in baseball, stays in first-place tie with 3-1 record After a week of the Southern Michigan Athletic Association baseball schedule four teams are tied for the lead league. One of those teams. Maple Valley, split a doubleheader with Springfield last week. The Lions lost the first game 12-5, but rallied to grab the nightcap 10-2. Maple Valley is now 3-1 in the SMAA and 51 overall. Greg Lenz was the starter and loser in the first game. Lenz surrendered six runs in the first two innings and the Lions could not come back. The Lions rapped out 11 hits in the game including two each by Lenz, Bob Brumm, Pony League signups 7-8 Grade Pony League - For those wanting to play in the YMCA-Youth Council’s Pony League baseball this spring and summer, should get a registration form from the jr’ high principal's officeand bring it to the high school softball fields on April 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost for this program is |5 and should be broguht on Satuday, April 23. Players should also bring their baseball glove because teams will be formed at this time. This program is open to any boy who is completing 7 or 8 grade and won't be 15 before June 1. Practices will be held throughout May. Games will be played in the early evenings from early June to mid July. This weekisyour... Dave Storms LAST CHANCE! . Introductory special ends Friday, April 29 on... Life goes on for 3 ex-cage coaches Wayne Brown, Rollie Krauss, and Jack McWilliams. The names are synonymous with high school basketball in Barry County. At least to anyone who followed the sport as recently as two winters ago. The three men are diverse in­ dividuals, yet there is a Single common thread that binds them together — all three left coaching when their careers were perhaps at their respective peaks. Last winter was Krauss's first away from the Lakewood varsity position, while Brown and McWilliams have been absent from the Hastings and Delton jobs for two seasons. Brown, McWilliams and Krauss, while not exactly starting from scratch’ and Marty Martin. Lenz also drove in four runs with a pair of doubles. The second game wound up with much happier results for the Lions. Jeff Starring, with relief help from Martin in the sixth inning, captured the win. Maple Valley scored four runs in the first, three in the second and iced the game with three more in the fourth. Brumm and Starring each collected three hits with Maple Valley collecting a total of 12. Lenz doubled and added a sacrifice fly good for three more rbis. Lenz has n«w driven in 14 runs for the year. Words to the “Y’s” Barry County Outdoor Report Bird watching is now upon us. The avid bird watcher has a check-off list which contains 50-100 different birds to be seen during migration. Get your list our for this enjoyable pastime. Even though green up has started in southern Michigan we still have high fire danger. The very low humidity readings we’ve had has created these conditions. Do not do any open burning until we've had a good soaking rain. Our spring fawn crop will be showing up soon. Just before fawn drop time there is always an increase in car-killed deer. The does becomes more active at this time so be especially watchful during these spring months. Pairings for the 1983 Maple Valley in­ vitational baseball tournament, which features the Hastings and Maple Valley hardball teams, have been announced. The tournament, which will be held Saturday. April 30, is scheduled for both Vermontville and Hastings. Maple Valley and Potterville will square off in Vermontville on April 30 while at the same time in Hastings, Ionia will play Eaton Rapids. The winners of that bracket will play at If it rains on Saturday, April 23, the registration and clinic will be held the following Wednesday, April 27 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Jonston Field, Youth Softball - Starting the week of May 3, the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding its spring softball program for boys and girls. For boys in the 3-4 grade the program will run on Tuesdays from May 3 to May 31 from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Boys in the 5-6 grade will play on Wednesday from May 4 to June 1 at the same time and girls in the 2-6 grades will play on Thursdays, May 5 to June 2. All the games will be held at the Hastings Junior High School. Registration will be held at the first day of practice. Their is no cost for this activity. What’s happening? If you see news in the making, call the BANNER, and let us know ... all built highly successful basketball programs at their schools. And then, for their own reasons, left basketball for other careers. Krauss compiled an outstanding 14857 varsity record al Lakewood with six league championships in nine years. Lakewood also won a state cham­ pionship in 1975. McWilliams left Delton with after an outstanding 146-42 varsity mark in 13 campaigns. Delton won three Kalamazoo Valley titles the last five years McWilliams coached. Brown’s record in five years at Hastings was only 54-56, but the Saxons did win the Twin Valley championship in Brown's last year of coaching in 198081. The reasons for the men leaving coaching are as dissimilar as the men themselves. Brown left because he wasn't assured of a teaching position within the Hastings school system. McWilliams skipped Delton because of health problems and disenchantment with the “win at all costs" attitude that has invaded high school sports. Krauss simply wanted to spend more time with his family. The three men have had ample lime to reflect on what must have been ar­ duous decisions to leave coaching. And at least two of the three are sticking to their resolutions. “I know I made the correct decision," said Brown, who know works in the special markets division of an in­ surance company. "Because, number one, my business has been what I hoped it would be, and number two, the fear of being laid off (from teaching) would have been realized.’’ Krauss still teaches and remains involved with coaching as head of the jayvee softball team. Like Brown, Krauss is content with his decision to leave the varsity basketball job. He enjoyea his first winter away from coaching. “I’d have to say I did," said Krauss. “In basketball you enjoy the games, but the practices were getting too long. I wasn't enjoying it like 1 used to. “When I did go to the games this last winter I just enjoyed sitting there and watching. There wasn't the feeling of pressure that goes with being a coach." McWilliams is the exception to the trio. He said he is only “half-satisfied" with his life since leaving the Delton job. "It didn't surprise me that I would miss coaching." said McWilliams, who coached basketball in Florida two winters ago, and who now sells in­ surance. “It was just a question of how much. "You can't put coaching in the back of your mind. It’s part of you and it sticks with you. I miss it a lot" None of the three completely rule out the idea of returning one day as a varsity head coach. With the Delton job now open due to the resignation of Bob Prentice, McWilliams hedges on his statement of a few year ago that he would never again coach at Delton. “That was a quick reaction,” said McWilliams now. "I would like to be associated with the people in that system again." Brown said he is very happy with his current job, and doubts he’d consider coaching again...at least for a while. “I've had the opportunities to get back into coaching, but I don't have any intent of doing that right now,” he said. “It would be difficult to go back the way my thinking is now." Krauss is also blunt in assessing his chances of ever coaching again. “I don’t rule out the possibility," he admitted. “Right now I’m out and more involved with my son. When he gets more into his things maybe I would go back." Krauss acknowledged basketball, as well as sports in general, is hard to walk away from completely. He is still involved in the basketball coaches association and the planning of the annual high school all-star game. "No matter what job you get into you set goals, and I guess 1 realized those goals, " said Krauss. "Basketball was a certain part of my life. We won and were successful, but I’m not thinking of jumping back in. “I like the freedom of not being tied down." Still, as McWilliams pointed out, the excitement of being a coach never entirely leaves a person. "The excitement, the association with young men who come up through the system, I miss that very much. That’s why you get into coaching.” As the three men know, it's certainly not why one gets out of coaching. 948-8051 | MS7 Repair Service ... by licensed minister • Engraving ■ © Watch Repair call 948-2461 HOOGES JEWETT Your Full Service Repair Center I THE DISNEYCHANNEL ¥ xi can kx >k at it as die t inly cable channel with a daily pass to die Disney Film library. Where you and \txtr kids ctn join Dumbo for his first solo flight.Tumble ’with Alice into Wonderland. Travel 20,000 Leagues Under die Sea,ora few megabytes into die computer wxk.1 ofTron. You can kxik at it as a front row seat for the finest in frimily films from around the world. Or as a welct sue st >urce < if innovative new programs tode light.te.icli and.abt n e all. inu live young and old alike. 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CALL Palm Reading 891-1287 OR 795-3640 M-37, MIDDLEVILLE �Students share ideas to improve ‘spirit’ (Thia is part of a continuing weekly series of articles about a variety of concerns and recommendations on issues facing public education that were aired by a group of Hastings and Pelton-Kellogg high school students during a recent state-sponsored Student leadership Forum). Ideas ranging from ways to control abusive fans to forming pep clubs were mentioned by Hastings and Delton-Kellogg to improve school spirit. The following satemen’s incorporate their basic concerns and suggested recom­ mendations: Concern — Many of our pep assemblies are Bowling Results MONDAY MIXERS (Final Standings) Hastings Flower Shop, 80-48; Medical Care Facility, 77-51; Public Auto Outlet, 764-51 4; Muir Drugs, 75-53; Art Meade Auto Sales, 7256; Wilt's Custom Cars, 70-56; Dewey’s Auto Body, 69-59; Cinder Drugs, 66-62; Tiki, 62-66; Michelob, 62-66; Goodyear Brothers, 61 %664; Hastings Savings 4 Loan, 60-68; Food Center, 60-68; Hastings Bowl, 59’4-68’4; The Depot, 57-71; Gordie’s Wear House, 54-74; B & R Kaf-Ay, 46*4-81 >4; Stalwart Buildings, High Games and Series: I. Cole, 173; G. Purdum, 191-546; D. Kelley, 224-545; P. Snyder, 180; D. Snyder, 218; J. Kietzmann, 174; K. Dunn, 179; G. VanGeison, 196-515; B. Whitaker, 180; B. Anders, 212-576. Splits Converted: D. Murphy, 6-7-10; A. Fox. 5-10; G. VanGeison, 6-7; I. Cole, 7-2-10; B. Psal monds, 3-7-10. WED. AFTERNOON Gillons, 41; Art Meade Auto Sales, 37; Champion Tax, 34*4; Hair Care Center, 34%; Nashville Locker 34; Varney’s Stables, 31 >4; Ted’s, 31; Alflen & Assoc., 29; Vogt, 26%; Yoder’s, 21. High Games and Series: L. Barnum, 202; L. Tilley, 210; I. Yoder, 191; V. Slocum, 174; P. Castleberry, 168; M. Linderman, 170; K. Sexton, 159-454; L. Miller, 193-542; M. Snyder, 202-495; J. Gardner, 168-474; B. Malik, 172-415; J. Alflen, 190-515. BOWLERETTES Kent Oil, 45-19, Pennock Hospital, 44419%; Hecker Agency, 42-22; Big George's, 364-27%; Coenen's Construction, 34%-29%; Mary’s Beauty Shop, 334-30%; House Realty, 334-30%; Barry County Medical Care Facility, 334-304; Reminder, 33-31; Hastings Bowl, 32-32; Riverview, 304-334; Burger Chef, 30-34; D. J. Electric, 30-34; Pioneer Motel, 28-36; Hair Port, 264-374; Hair Care Center, 224-414; Shu-da-bin, 2143; Miller’s Carpet, 194-44%. High Games and Series: M. Garber, 177; G. Potter, 153-396; T. Loftus, 134; B. Lum­ bert, 159; M. Lyons, 177; J. Elliott, 167; M. Sutherland, 200; M. MacKenzie, 181, E. Wood, 181; J. Aspinall, 173; J. Skedgell, 179; B. High, 177; P. Lundquist, 180; D. Snyder, 199-552; D. Chapman, 174; E. Dunham, 209561; D. Jackson, 205; V.VanKampen, 214; M. VanKuilenburg, 191. Splits Converted: C. Nichols, 2-4-7-9-6. SUN. NIGHT MIXED Hog Wash, 84-52; Little Big Horn, 74-58; Toads, 73-59; Brown Baggers, 72’4-59’4; Hosers, 72-60; Tails End, 71-65; Alley Cats, 674-68%; Deb’s, 674-64%; Big Four, 67-65; White Lightning 66-66; Spare Parts, 65470’4; Hooter Crew, 65-67; Sandbagged, 6571; Fruins, 60*4-71%; Pin Pals, 60'4-71%; Hot Shots, 574-744; Really Rotten, 57%78%; Escapees, 53-79. High Games and Series (Women): J. DeZess, 164; J. Kasinsky, 156; S. Birman, 197-516; S. Trowbridge, 166; K. Schwennesen, 191; J. Hass, 169; M.L. Snyder, 203; M. Snyder, 175. High Gamesard Series (Men): J. Birman, 197-556; W. Friend, Jr., 237-603; L. Snyder, 231-570; H. Culhane, 230-209; J. Lord, 156; G. Wilcox, 166; R. Snyder, 182. Splits Converted: S. Trowbridge, 5-10. MAJORS Frantz Buick, 521.5 (league champions); Piston Ring, 5175; Stevens Trucking, 511; E.W. Bliss Co., 4705; City Food & Bev., 469; Tiki, 466.5; No Shows, 426.5; Fruins, 425.5. High Games and Series: J. Dingman, 525; C. Stevens, 525; J. Bowman, 202-519; S. Howes, 203-562; B. Ruthruff, 215-513; J. Barnum, 202-203-576; R. Hook, 200-533; R. Newton, 233-525; J. Bennett, 216-578; Al Taylor, 548; D. Lambert, 540; D. Callihan, 500; R. Conley, 570; B. Bowman, 211-210-559; R. James, 201-505. loo boring. The assemblies seldom include any new activities or competitions. Recommendation — Schools should organize upbeat assemblies for the very big games. A lot of class competitions should be planned. The school announcements should really build the assemblies up. No two assemblies should be exactly the same. Concern — Too many students do not bother or care to attend athletic events, even after a good assembly is held. Recommendation — Move the class competition cheers from the assemblies to game time. This will increase student in­ volvement at the games. Concern — Too many students do not know the school fight song. Consequently, they don’t stand up and sing their school song with pride. Recommendation — Play the school song over the loud speaker on game mornings. Have the band members march through the hall, playing the school song, on game days. Concern — Most schools have too manyinner cliques. Students work against instead of for each other. Recommendation — All schools should have a pep club. The pep club should include students from all the cliques found in school. Concern — Many students have the "why should we care" attitude. Recommendation — More coaches should begin to promote school spirit. The coaches must let the students know that they feel the crowd has a very big part in the fate of the game. Concern — Most community members lack knowledge and information about school activities. Recommendation — Schools must do a better job of promoting school activities. They must do all possible to get the total community interested in the school. They should send notices home, have billboard displays, and place schedules in businesses. Concern — Too many fans are abusive towards the officials, coaches, other fans, and players. Some use very profane language. This is a terrible reflection on the school and turns some fans away. Recommendation — Cheerleaders and other concerned students should write letters to abusive fans. They should let these people know the meaning of sportsmanship. (Next week's topic will be the students’ concerns and recommendations about ex­ tracurricular activites. Soil conservation trees distributed Marriage film series being shown Happier and more fulfilling marriage are the focal themes of the "Fun in Marriage Workshop." 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State St., Hastings (616 ) 945-5182 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING FARRELL’S Heating & Cooling L HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING L INSTALLATION and SERVICE 802 E. GRAND 945-4020 �Page 14. Thursday. April 28, 1983. The Hastings Banner Recent state tax hike saves county by Norma Peterson Barry County will save $12,000 in ap­ propriations to the Department of Social Services because of the recent 38 percent state income tax hike, county commissioners learned Tuesday. In a letter to the board, Richaid Ritter, county director of the social services department, said that the recently passed tax increase will allow the department to operate with $29,000 in county funds, rather than the $41,000 originally budgeted for 1933. The county allocates funds for the department in three areas, hospitalization, administration and child care-welfare. The $12,000 reduction is from administration and child care-welfare, Ritter said. Originally the department requested $25,000 for administration, which has been reduced to $17,000, and $8,000 for child care­ welfare, now cut to $4,000. "We have always believed in saving rather than spending funds if and when it was at all possible to do so," Ritter said. He added that he hoped their reduction in allocation will be remembered in future years if the situation is reversed. In other business, the commissioners: — Adopted the 1983 equalization report presented by John Ainslie, director of the Equalizaticn Department. — P. Richard Dean, a former commissioner now serving on the Joint City-County Airport Commission, presented the expansion plans for the airport. — Ted Bustance, Barry County Transit director, reported on the progress of the year-old service. He said that 45,462 passengers have been transported since service began. — Commissioner Carolyn Coleman, chair­ man of the personnel committee, said that they had been directed to appear in the judge’s chambers in Federal District Court in Kalamazoo on April 28 at 2:30 p.m. in regard to the Title VII (discrimination) law suit filed at the Sheriff’s Department. Coleman and James Gordon will appear on behalf of the county. — Elsie B. Furrow, county treasurer, requested that vague language in the dog ordinance be re-written. The matter was reffcred to the C_ntral Services Committee. — The board also approved Furrow’s recommendation to raise the township treasurers' fees for registering dog licenses from 25 cents to 50 cents per license. Food services are bright spot A combination of federal and state fun­ ding. federally-supplied food stuffs, and thrifty management make the Food Service Prog: am of Hastings Area Schools selfsupporting. The program’s only recommendation, made as part of the Auxilary Services Committee report, is that a contingency fund be established to pay for future large equipment repairs, and to guard against future funding cutbacks. Otherwise, Food Service Director Earl Cooklin asks that the schools "remain with the food program being run as at the present time." Funding for the program comes from the sale of lunches, and an llcent-per-meal government subsidy. And therein lies a potential obstacle for the continued success of the program, says Cooklin. “We couldn't make any recommendations (in the report) because we don’t know what the federal funding will be down the road." he says. "We’d like to be running just the way we are now ten years frem now." Currently, Cooklin receives 11 cents for each paid "Type A" meal, $1.05 for each free lunch, and 64 cents for each "reduced" lunch. Also. Cooklin relics on federal food com­ modities, such as hamburger and canned fruits and vegetables to hold expenses down. "Without the government commodities, we would not do ueil at all." says Cooklin. Cooklin says that the program has operated in the black for 11 of the 12 years he has run it. “We try to break even each year. Any money that is left over is put back into the program in maintenance.” he says. Cooklin says Hastings schools serve about 1,100 type A lunches each day. A type A meal is one that meets federal nutrition guidelines. All the food that is served in the school system is prepared in the high school kit­ chen. then “satellited out ”, says Cooklin, to the other schools. Currently, says Cooklin. the program loses money on each meal sold, but makes up the losses from the high school snack bar. Cooklin says he and his employees are proud to be self-supporting. He says he believes Hastings students are getting a nutritious, balanced meal, without being dependant on the school's general fund. “With some of these kids, the best meal of the day is the one that is served here in school,” says Cooklin. Any losses incurred through the sale of 90 cent lunchet ore made up through the sales at the high school snack bar. House For Sale MIDDLEVILLE This spacious, solid, four bedroom home is con­ veniently located and features natural woodwork trim, all hardwood floors and a furnace add-on for heating with wood. An excellent value with F.H.A.-V.A. terms Call Len at Realty World Hause and Koons, 6232212, 795-7921.______________ Barry County Pomona Grange will meet Wed­ nesday evening, May 4 a; 7 p.m. at the Maple Leaf Grange Hall for a potluck supper. Meeting following at 8 D.m. NOTICES 1 am not responsible for ary debts after this date, April 28,1983, other than my own. JohnTeunessen. MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE: 12’x60’ trailer, setup in Baltimore Trailer Park. Phone 948-9020. (tfn) Land For Sale 16 ACRES BALTIMORE TWP. - Ideal for earth sheltered home. Nice hobby farm with trout stream border. Would you believe $13,900 with land contract, terms. Call Len at Realty World Hause and Koons. 6232212 or 795-7921. FOR SALE: Two beautiful lots, overlook Podunk Lake, with lake access. (1) 4558470, Grand Rapids. (4-28) WANTED TO BUY: Baseball and football cards. Paying cash. 948-8168, Hastings. (5-12) SCHOOL TEACHER NEEDS INDIAN RELICS for educational collection. Will pay cash for arrowheads, axes, etc. Call (616) 965-9058, Battle Creek. (4-26) SERVICES WE will TILL your garden again this year. Have Case and Troy tiller. Reasonable. Ron and William Birman, 945-2165, 945-9335, Hastings. (4-28) MENDING BASKET: Also specializing in zippers and alterations. Cali 945-9712 for appointments, (tfn) I.ASH K)K i AND CONIHAIIS 8 H) At I MAH IOANS Apartment House FOR RENT HOUSE FOR RENT: Gun Lake, three bedroom $250 per month, plus utilities. Security deposit and references. Phone after 5 p.m., 698-7447. LARGE, ONE BDRM. APT. - Close to town. Call after 6 p.m. or weekends, 945-5948, Hastings._________________ FOR RENT: Large, un­ furnished, three bedroom apartment in Middleville. Utilities included. 868-6676, Alto.______________________ FOR RENT: Two bedroom apartment overlooking Algonquin Lake, nice and cozy, newly remodeled. 9452369 or 945-4097. FOR RENT IN HASTINGS: Two bedroom apartment. $260 a month, includes heat and appliances. Security deposit required. 795-3968, Middleville.________________ Cards of Thanks PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn)______________________ AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville. 852-9691. (tfn) SEWING MACHINES: Repair most makes and models. Sales and service of White. We make "housecalls”. 948-2932, Doc's in Hastings, (tfn) BOB’S HORSESHOEING: Spring trim specials. By appointment only. 642-6293. (5-5) Help Wanted WANTED: Mature person for 9a.m.-2 p.m. office work with a chance of becoming full-time in near future. Must type and be at ease on telephone. Reply in own handwriting to Banner Ad No. 821. P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058. (5-5) BABY-SITTER NEEDED IN MY HOME: Three or four days a week, 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Live in a possibility. Phone 367-4615. INSERVICE DIREC­ TOR: Must be an R.N. Four days per week. If interested, call Jane Bagby, R.N.. director of nurses, Ionia Manor. 616-527-0080 (5-5) JOBS WANTED WORK 1 wish to thank statf nurses CARPENTER and all the personnel in WANTED: Eighteen years experience. Finish work my Pennock Hospital I.C.U. for their excellent care; also specialty. Call Barry, 6932739, Clarksville. (4-28 nurses’ aides and all per­ sonnel on second and third E.M.U. COLLEGE HONOR floors for the kind and STUDENT seeking summer courteous care given me job. No commission »ales. during my recent stay in Available immediately. Call Pennock Hospital. collect. 1-419-435-7316. (5-12) Also Dr. DeWitt and Dr. YARD WORK WANTED: Spindler for their care, the Reliable and experic need. Hastings Ambulance Service Special rates to senior for their prompt and cour­ citizens. Call 1-344-7680. teous service and the Kalamazoo or 1-623 8174. Emergency Unit. Delton; after 6 p.m call 1God Mess you all. 623-6329. Delton. (5-5) ________ Ralph Hawthorne MEETINGS Middleville AA meetings. Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) WANTED WANTED TO BUY: Old dolls; also Jinny and Terry Lee. Housecalls 6J6-7218201, Banfield (4-28) WANTED: Pasture and hay land to rent in the Woodland area. Phone 367-7265 or 9488111 - ask for Art._________ WANTED: Tent in good condition. Must sleep at least four. Phone 945-3516 after 4:30 p.m. TRAVEL TRAILER WANTED: Not older than 1970, 15-20 ft. Can pay to $2,000. 948-8219.____________ WANTED: 24 inch high wood cupboards. 945-5977. WANTED: Musical instruments, any condition, donated for African mission work in farming. Tax deductible. More in­ formation, Hastings, collect, 945-5478.___________________ WANTED: Gardens to plow. Call Bill Kidder, 945-5654. (517) FOUND FOUND: German shepherd collie mix. male, near Centra] School. Phone 9453020. PETS DOBERMAN FEMALE PUPS: Looking for loving home. Very reasonable. 6238524, Delton. FREE PUPPIES TO GOOD HOME: Small dogs, good with children. Phone 7957979, Middleville. (4-28) Farm Animals 4-H PONY: 50", good with kids, shows Pleasure, contesting and drives, $300. Wanted: 4-hole outside hog feeder. 795-3991, Middleville. (4-28)______________ FOR SALE: 20 bred gilts. 616-964-2850, Battle Creek. (4-28) SPIRITED HALF ARABIAN 7 YR. GELDING: 59 inches, good for experienced 4-H'er. Western or English, $450. 963-1000. (5-5) FOR SALE OR TRADE for older horse - three-year-old Appaloosa mare, green broke. 945-2929. FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: 2040 John Deere with 145 loader. 325 hours, new in 1980. $10,600. 374-8186, Lake Odessa. FOR SALE: Two 14.9-38 6ply tractor tires and tubes, $250. Phone 948-8281. NEW HOLLAND HAYBINE: 8 ft., best offer over $500. Phone 758-3764, Lacey. FOR SALE: Oliver wheel disc. 114 ft.. $500. Call 8520739, Nashville. FOR SALE: Farmall Cub with 60" belly mower, dual wheels and tire chains, snow blade. $1,500 Call 945-9304. JOHN DEERE MODEL 60 TRACTOR: Live power, excellent condition. 795-7153, Middleville. (5-12< FARM TRACTOR, combine and equipment parts - new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company. U.S. 131 at Wayland. Mich.. 792-6204 or 877-4666; also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 374-8801. FOR SALE: John Deere 290 corn planter with insecticide attachments. Phone 367-7222, W'oodland. GARAGE SALES 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Sat., April 30. 94 only. Tables, set oak chairs, oak desk, two old phonographs, antiques, collectibles, records, small organ, toys, clothes. Kitchen utensils, appliances, vacuum, type cases, typewriters, canning jars, skis, luggage, glass fireplace screen, too much to list Come help us sort through it. 625 W. Green StHastings. Rain date May 7. FIREWOOD FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Red and white oak. $18 face cord, you pick up. 795-7521. WOOD FOR SALE: Black and white oak, $24 face cord, split and delivered. 948-9180, Hastings. (4-28) HOUSEHOLD BEAUTIFUL VELVET SWIVEL LOUNGE CHAIR: Arm covers, like new. $135. 945-2014.__________________ FRANKLIN FIREPLACE with Magic Heat; and refrigerator. 852-1818, Nash­ ville._____________________ FOR SALE: Apartment size (24") electric range, ex­ cellent condition. Call 8529022 after 5 D.m. MISCELLANEOUS ATARI 2600: Three months old. eight cartridges, like new. cost $318, will sell for $240. Call 616-374-7422. Lake Odessa. (4-28)____________ FOR SALE: Early model Ruger single action six shooter .22 caliber long rifle and Magnum cylinders, belt and holster. Carter Arms .22 Survivor rifle, both guns in excellent condition. Air powered pencil grinder, large blacksmith vise, 4 hp. electric air compressor, large C.F.M.. hose regulator, spray gun. Heavyduty truck bumper, military gas can, chain saw sharpener. Call 765-5124_______ FOR SALE: Wood glass­ door bookcase. Singer treadle sewing machine, three stackable wrought iron tables, two wrought iron plant stands, cuckoo clock, set of dishes. Steamer trunk. For more information. 9488584. before2 p.m.. Hastings. TILLER for Wheel Horae riding tractor. Call 795-3264 after 5 p.m.. Middleville. <512> DWARF FRUIT TREES, grapevines and raspberry plants Barlow's Nursery on M-43 South. 948-8634 <5-5» FLOOR MODEL WARDS STEREO: AM-FM radio, 8track player and recorder, $175 . 795-7898, Middleville. FOR SALE: Lennox fuel oil furnace, five jears old, with two tanks. 1-968-1913, Battle Creek.____________________ FARM I AND available near Hastings for lease or work on shares. For more in­ formation, call 616-673-2513. FOR SALE: Motorcycle trailer. Call after 6 p.m. weekdays, 852-9802, Nash­ ville. FOR SALE: John Deere 317 garden tractor with mower, excellent condition, $3,400 or make offer. Must sell. Call 945-5410. (5-5) FOR SALE: Colt Combat Commander 9mm, semi­ auto.. $250. Call 948-2876. USED CARS and TRUCKS FOR SALE: 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit deisel, 79,000 miles, air conditioned, AM-FM radio, $2,400. 7959691, Middleville. (4-26) 1974 CHEVROLET IftTPALA: 4-dr., clean insidt and out. runs good. 217 S. Hanover or 945-3087 after 4:30 p.m. (4-28) FOR SALE: 1964 Corvair, $400 firm. 945-2000, Hastings, (tfn) FOR SALE: 1977 Pinto wagon, runs good, good tires, battery, reliable, $1,200 or best offer. 945-3345, evenings. (4-28) 1973 CHEVY PICKUP with utility box, runs good, $400. 945-4226. (4-28) FOR SALE: 1953 Buick; one pair 1979 Ford Van seats. 945-9078, after 5 p.m. 1974 % TON DODGE TRUCK: Power steering, power brakes, 4-speed, $1,000. 795-3614, Middleville. FOR SALE: 1974 Toyota Corolla, $150 or for parts. 948-9319. ___________ FOR SALE: 1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88. good condition, low mileage, $1,000 or best offer. Call 948-9146 after 5 p.m., anytime weekends.________ 1980 CITATION: 4-dr., hatchback, standard trans., power steering, power brakes. AM-FM. good tires, rustproofed. excellent condition. $3,425. 758-3138, after 5 p.m., Lacey. FOR SALE: 2-dr. '75 Granada. 6 cylinder, 3speed, $1,575 or best offer. 758-3250 or 758-3540.________ FOR SALE: 1975 Poniiac Catalina, some rust, $600. 374-7819, Lake Odessa. FUR SALE-71976 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon, loaded, all the extras, new tires, $1,500. Call 948-2870 after 5 p.m._______________ 1965 CHEVY IMPALA: Excellent body condition, new engine, $1,000 or best offer. Call for appointment. 623-8503. Delton. FOR SALEr”1977 Chrysler New Yorker, loaded, good tires, good shape. $1,800. 3747652, after 6 P m__________ FOR sale? 1974 Mercury Montego good condition, must sell. $500 or best offer. 664-5499. Pine Lake. 1970 BAHA BUG 1600 DUAL PORT: Mags, AM-FM cassette, gas heater, extra engine and parts, $900. Call 945-3541, Hastings, after 3 p.m.__________ 1979 BUICK LeSABRE: 4dr., 350, automatic, air conditioning, sharp car. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings._________________ 1979 FORD EXPLORER PICKUP: V-8, automatic, fiberglass cover, power steering and power brakes. Art Meade Auto Sales, 9488111, Hastings.____________ 1980 FORD FAIRMONT: 4dr.. automatic, 6 cylinder, air conditioning, nice family car. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings._________ 1981 GMC PICKUP: 4 ton, 305,4-speed overdrive, sharp truck, 15 series. Art Meade Auto Sales. 948-8111, Hastings._________________ MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE: 1974 HarleyDavidson FX, custom, lots of chrome and more. For more information, call 795-3682, Middleville. (5-5) FOR SALE: 1973 Suzuki 750, 13,000 miles, liquid cooled, mint condition, must sell, $500. Phone 795-9861. Mid­ dleville. FOR SALE: 1979 KX125 dirt bike, runs real good. 9488409, Hastings. 1980 HARLEY-DAVIDSON: 1340cc, Fat Bob, excellent condition, 2,800 miles, ex­ tras, $4,975. 795-7569, Mid­ dleville. HONDAS FOR SALE: 750, excellent condition, many extras, $1,200; 350, nice, $400. 795-9755, Middleville. (5-12) FOR SALE: 1978 Honda 550 in excellent condition. 9459281. (5-12) FOR SALE: 1982 Honda V 45 Sabre 750cc, like new con­ dition. 945-5438. (5-5) FOR SALE: 1977 Kawasaki 650, low miles, $775 or best offer. 623-2515, Delton. (5-5) FOR SALE: 1971 Triumph 500cc, good condition, $900 or best offer. Call after 4 p.m., 374-8718, Lake Odessa. (5-5) 1981 KAWASAKI 3O5CSR: 600 miles, black, custom seat, windshield, excellent condition, $950. 948-8584 or 945-5488.__________________ 1978 KAWASAKI KZ400: 3,000 miles, red, back seat, windshield, excellent con­ dition. $800. 948-8584 or 9455488. FOR SALE: 1975 Triumph TR6 convertible, $1,800. Phone 721-8262, Banfield. FOR SALE: 1973 Mercury Monterey, good running, excellent body. 945-4325. Travel Trailers TRAVEL TRAILER: Weighs 2,000 lbs., asking $1,500. 367-2264, Woodland. (4-28) Boats 18 FT. TRI-HULL SEA RAY: New interior, 165 hp. Mercury I.O., with trailer, $4.900.623-8102, Delton, after 4:30 p.m. SAILBOAT: 12 ft. Porpoise for sale. $275, excellent condition. Call 1-623-2162 after 6 p.m. Pine tree give-away Dave Steeby (back right) and Bill Ransom, (front riaht) present pine trees to Frank Cooper (front left) and Frank Moore. Steeby, chairman of the Citizenship Service Committee, and Ransom, president of the Kiwanis, coordinated the tree give-away program. One thousand white pines were given away while t ,000 red pines were also handed out. Steeby said most of the trees will be used for conser­ vation purposes and wind breaks. The trees were secured for the program through the efforts of the Soil Conservation District. (Bonn.rphoto) School chiefs blame state aid, continued operating al below average funding," Eckstrom said. Carroll Wolfe, superintendent at Maple Valley, said that more money will be needed to continue his schools* educational programs and to provide opportunities for new programs. "Fortunately, right now. the state aid proposal does provide for additional dollars for next year,” he said. Several of the superintendents also pointed out that the millage rates at the local schools are lower than the state average. The state education department said that the average voted millage rate in the state is above 22 mills. The highest rate locally is at Lakewood, with 19.35 mills. Maple Valley is the lowest, with 16.71 mills. Page said that a factor in reducing the expenditures for Barry County below oth*r schoou is that teachers on the western side of the state generally arc paid less than teachers on the east side of the state. He estimated that local districts may be spending as much as $4,000 to $5,000 less per teacher than other districts, saving several hundred thousand dollars per year. Allen Park Public Schools have the state s highest average teacher’s salary at $33,427. Wayne County accounts for seven of the top ten highest average teacher's salaries in the state. “That probably reflects all the way through in the custodial staff, administration and transportion,” Page continued. “The eastern part of the state is paying more for labor costs." Locally. Hastings has the highest average teacher’s salary at $24,204. Miller attributes that to layoffs of low salaried teachers and longevity of those on the staff. "One of the basic reasons for a high average teacher’s salary is because of... people who have been here for a great number of years." Miller said. "We have very few teachers in the first five or six (salary) steps, which in normal times we would have <more)." Hastings ranks 113th in average teacher’s salary. "A competent teacher deserves every penny he gets." Miller continued. “Our goal has to be to make sure that we evaluate to ensure that we have ext-emely competent teachers. We want the best teachers in Hastings. I think our people have said that." Eckstrom said that Lakewood, which has the lowest average teacher’s salary of the five schools at $20,155, would be higher if younger teachers were laid off. "We have no layoffs there at all," Eckstrom said Even With exoendilures at the bottom of thestate's rankings, the five superintendents still believe that their schools continue to offer good programs. Baker said that they have tried to keep their costs down by spending their money more wisely. “We do try to keep (costs) down," Baker said, “and that's why we're able to function at the level we do." Wolfe added that Maple Valley has been fortunate in the way they have handled their funds. He pointed to staff i eductions, such as a reduction of 20 teachers and two ad­ ministrators, to show how they have kept their expenses in line with their revenues. Wolfe also said that their students continue to score well in state assessment tests. Page also said that the five Barry County schools rank well academically. "The kids are still doing well wherever they go, whether in college or job entry," he said. He said that Thornapple-Kellogg does have an advantage over the other schools because it can send its students to Kent County vocational and special education facilities. "We feel our pregrams are good, even though our costs don’t refelct that." he said. Miller said that he didn’t think Hastings ever ranked very high in expenditures per pupil, so the newest state figures didn't surprise Him. Nonetheless, he said that a study committee and the community have said that five years ago, before the schools underwent substantial cutbacks, Hastings had an outstanding program. Miller said that the biggest problem faced by superintendents trying to maintain good programs is budgeting and the need for guaranteed funds from the state. “There has to be a guarantee by the state so that when they pass legislation in their budget that says schools will be given so many dollars, then we have to be guaranteed (that amount),” he said. “We can’t live like we have the last three or four years (with state aid deferrals and cuts). They’ve got to live up to their legal committments in the future. Education should not be the first thing to get the hatchet.” Baker also emphasized that problem. He said that when school budgets are formed in July, they don’t know how much state aid they will receive, they don't know how many students they will have and they don’t know how much the property in the district will be worth so they can calculate their local revenue. “Many times, (budgeting) is just tongue in check and hooc and pray." Baker said. “By the time you get confirmation on figures, it's time for another cut (in state aid), so your back to the drawing board. By that time, you've made obligations to employees and to your educational program and you have to make ends meet." � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-05-05.pdf d89d5af6d5651f4c75ed448d6b19a100 PDF Text Text May 5, 1983 Phone refunds arrive in Hickory Corners News-Wrap Girl pedestrian, 12, Injured by flying bumper A U-ytar-old girl was treated and released at Pennock Hospital Monday alter be-ng struck by a bumper which was knocked loose when two can collided nearby. Chris Tokankl.TtSS. MarketSl, was walking near the comer of Bond St. and S. Washington when the collision OCTcur red City police say David Milton Dykstra, 16,1212 N. Hanover, was northbound in his veHde when he tailed to yield right of way and ctruck an eastbotmd car driven by Traci E. Wilson, 17, 612 W. Bond St. Police say the impact lore the rear bumper loose from Wilson's ear, prrpeUing the object over the northeast curb of the intersection and into the Ctrl Wilaon's car then travelled 51 feet, and struck a car parked in a nearby driveway. There were no other injuries in the 2:50 p.m. accident Dykstra was ticketed for failure toyield right of way. By Elaine Gilbert Carolyn Jones of Hickory Corners is one of the jubilant telephone customers who found a $126 refund check in her mailbox this week as the result of a successful protest waged by the Telephone Subscribers Committee against the previous higher phone rates. (Banner photo) getting refunds (or will have small checks) because they had their phones disconnected during that time. Shook’s wife. Rita, said "We didn't think we'd be getting a refund check because we had our phone disconnected for quite a long time. But, we did get a $26 refund which we’re going to turn over to the committee lo help pay our attorney. He deserves it." She and other committee members credit the legal work of Attorney Philip Hummer, fomjerly of Kalamazoo who now has a practice in New York, for the successful protest. Mrs. Shook said another positive factor "was that we (the committee) all did stick it out together and didn't give up. I'm sure there have been times when one of us got discouraged. "The refunds were a long time in coming, but we’re all real tickled about it,” she said. Dorothy Kettle, another committee leader, adds that “We never paid our attorney anything except his out-of-pocket expenses.” She said, in a poll last year, the majority of subscribers said they would be willing to give back 25 percent of their refund checks to pay Hummer. "We’d like them to send their contributions to Post Office Box 61 in Hickory Comers, in care of the Hickory Telephone Subscribers. "The total refunds amount to $110,954 and that averages out to about $120-126 each for those who had their phone all that time. Nearly half of that amouit of (refund) money is for interest the telephone company had to pay,” said Mrs. Kettle. "We’ve had a few call and say they are turning over their entire refund check to help pay for our attorney. After spending 7‘iyearr with the ease, his (Hummer's) time is Refund checks totaling $110,954 began arriving Monday in the mailboxes of Hickory Telephone Co. subscribers, signaling the grand finale of a 7'i-year grassroots protest over increased phone rates. The refund checks, ordered by Ingham County Circuit Court Judge James T. Kailman, amount to an average of $120-126 for each individual residential customer and in the neighborhood of $200 to business phone subscribers, said members of the telephone subscribers who led the rate protest. The protest started in the southwest Barry County community of Hickory Corners in November of 1975 when the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) authorized a 54 percent hike in basic monthly phone rates, from $10.60 to $16.35. The telephone com­ pany, a subsidiary of the Chicago-based Telephone & Data Systems, had said the rate increase was needed to pay for its increased cats of operation and for modem im­ provements it made in service. About 100-telephone customers had their phone service disconnected to protest the increase and the community gained nationwide media coverage of the fight. Subscribers were successful in gaining a $3.10 monthly rollback in rates in 1979 and Judge Kailman ot tiered the phone company to refund the difference in rales. The refunds were not issued until now, however, because of numerous court appeals of the case. The refunds represent the period covering Dec. 1,1975 to August 7,1977 when customers paid the higher rate. "Everybody’s pretty happy," said Bus Shook, chairman of the subcribers com­ mittee. "We think the refunds are nice." Most of the protest leaders will not be certainly worth something." she said. The subscribers spent $33,000 to conduct the rate protest, using money raised in a variety of projects from selling firewood to serving pancake breakfasts. As far as Mrs. Kettle is concerned, the fight against the phone company isn’t over yet. “We feel that the telephone companv is going logo back to the MPSC in the very near future and ask for a new rate increase Mr. Hummer has told us that if we want him^ which we do. he will definitely come back Continued on page 12 f Headlines this week: • Sheriffs woman settle sex-bias suit... story on page 1 • Study group says move 6th grade to the Junior Hlgh...page1 • Hastings girts win six games straight... I storyonpagell National commission cites “rising tide of mediocrity” Area school heads skeptical over report on education by Ken Reibel aaastant paator at St Kone of Lima Chtrch in Hastings and St Cyril's Chtrch in Nashville, wiU pay a Imai viait to his friends in the Barry County area on Friday, May 6. He will be tirmhiBg Ns duties in Mattawan as assistant pastor at St Mm Bosco and it* mioaion, St Margaret Mary, In Marcrihn on May ». He will then be leaving soon to tetarn to Ida homeland of Ghana In West Africa. In the afternoon of May 6, he wiB visit the school chikken of St. Rose In the eveaiag at 7:30 pm. there will be a farewell reception al the St. Rose Parish Hall. Father John will preaeat a short slide presentation on hie homeland and the Ashanti Youth Farm Development Project. As Father Mm would like to see as many friends as possible before he leaves, it is hoped that many will attend to bid Mm farewell and wish Mm good hick. Presbyterians fete mothers and daughters The men of the Firat Presbyterian Church in Hastings paid tribute to the mothers and daughters of the church, Monday evening, with their annual Mother-Daughter banquet held in Leeson Sharpe Memorial Hall. The meal was prepared and served by the men of the church under the direction of Rev. Willard Curtis. An all-musical program was based on the theme “Notes of Love". The toast to the daughters was sung by Judy Hughes and the toast to the grandmothers was sung by Sarah Johnston Both were accompanied by Hasel Brown on the piano. The toast to the mothers was sung by Janet Michell, accompanied by Betty Lewis on guitar. The program was presented by "The Brotherhood", a gospel music group from Paw Paw. * About 300 mothers and daughters attended the banquet, co-chaired by Roselyn Becker and Diana Johnston. Look Inside for honor rolls from Hastings, Delton, Middleville, Maple Valley and Lakewood. •What’s Cookin' ” features a special Mother's Day story on Rose Ann Wood, wife of Sheriff David Wood Area school officials react with skepticism to a national blue-ribbon panel's call for higher educational standards and a longer school year to fight what it called "a rising tide of mediocrity” in the nation’s schools. The National Commission on Excellence in Education said that "the nation is at risk" due to “the mediocre educational per­ formance that, exists today." The panel called for a 200 to 220-day school year, a seven-hour day, more English, math, science and social studies as a requirement for a high school diploma, more homework at the high school level, and higher pay for teachers. Furthermore, the report calls for citizens to provide the fiscal support to carry out the reforms, and demanded that parents demand more of their children “I’m not convinced that 220 days is necessary,” says Robert Miller, acting superintendent of Hastings schools. Miller says the cost of the added days “would be exhorbitant.” "I do feel that we have to improve the quality of teaching," says Miller. “I think we should encourage top students from entering the (teaching) field... they've been discouraged in past years by few jobs and little money." he says. Miller partially agrees with the com­ mission’s call for increased teacher’s salaries. "I’m not sure we need higher pay for all teachers, but I think we need to recognized outstanding teachers, and pay them to keep them in the teaching field.” Dean McBeth, assistant superintendent of Delton-Kellogg Schools, questions the commission’s use of data. “One of the things I don’t understand is...if the commission is using test data to support the thesis of a decline in education, it is a decline from (the early 1960s), and at that period in time, we had 180 days of school." says McBeth. "We are testing a far broader spectrum of populace (nationally) than we were in (1962)...There are fewer dropouts today than 20 years ago. We still have dropouts, but not to the degree hat we had then. The kids that were having problems, that couldn't read very well just left school," says McBeth. He adds “kids 20 years ago had more opportunity fcr work than today, so students are hanging on to school." McBeth calls the commission’s recom­ mendation for peer evaluation "a nice concept,", but is not sure it would work. “I'm leary of it. It’s a nice concept, but how would they make that review? Would the teacher go into that classroom? Would they be released from their classroom to go into another classroom to make that review? Are they going t* b“ doing it vicariously, by conversations ir. the lounge?” Carrol Wolfe, superintendent for Maple Valley Schools, says the panel should give first consideration to the funds to support its recommendations.” “When we nave so much difficulty in the program we have now based on 180 days, and i the commission) says 220 days — where is the funding going to come from to support such a program?" asks Wolfe. He disputes the claim of mediocrity. "1 think our students are accomplishing a great deal today in our schools...to say that Continued on page 14 Volume 128, No. 18 Hastings, Michigan Thursday, May 5,1983 Sheriff calls sex-bias settlement “Morally, not a good decision” by Ken Reibel Barry County Sheriff David O. Wood calls the recent $55,000 settlement of a sex­ discrimination suit against his department a good move fiscally, but "Morally, not a good decision." "Individuals can make accusations against an individual or an organization, and because of a settlement they don’t have to be responsible for, or prove their accusations.” The settlement, arrived at April 28 before U.S. District Coirt Judge Richard Enslen in GratiJ Rapids, ends a four-year-old discrimination suit brought by six women employees of the Barry County Sheriff Department. The women claimed, in a suit brought in Oct., 1979, that they were not paid as much as men. yet were performing the same duties. The women asked for lost wages and pension benefits, and a court order to halt the alleged discrimination. Wood says that five of the six women are currently performing the same duties as male corrections officers, and are receiving the same pay. However, says Wood, that was not the case four years ago, when the women were classified as matron-dispatchers. Their jobs then, says Wood, were different than the men’s. Judge denies motion to suppress murder suspect’s statements Barry-Eaton Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming ruled Tuesday that murder suspect Rodney Bernard Surratt "made an intelligent and knowing relinquishment of his Miranda rights” when he reportedly con­ fessed to his part in the Nov. 30 robbery­ murders of two elderly sisters in a Prairieville home. Surratt's attorney. David Tripp of Hastings, argued that his client was under duress at the time he made taped confessions to investigators, while lodged in a Kalamazoo jail last December. "I think that Mr. Surratt’s mental state at the time he gave his statement was...ex­ tremely distraught, and because of that, his statements should be inadmissable." said Tripp. Tripp cited several court cases in which courts ruled that judges should consider the mental state of the accused at the time in­ criminating statements are elicited. Tripp told Judge Deming that his client was vomiting at the time of his Dec. 7 arrest, and had been drinking prior to his in­ carceration in Kalamazoo. Continued on page 14 The matron-dispatcher positions were eliminated in Jan., 1982, and the women became corrections officers, and received equal pay. "Fiscally, the board made a prudent and sound decision in reaching a settlement,” says Wood, adding "The county, in essence, bought its way out of a risk. “These things can be so expensive, that you can't afford to prove you're right, or can’t prove you weren’t wrong." Wood still holds that the women weren't discriminated against. "Those questions still aren’t settled." Wood says the $55,000 will come from a contingency fund set up by the county for civil litigation. He adds that the settlement will affect pay raises for other county employees when contract negotiation time rolls around. "It’s that much less money that the county will have," be says. It is unknown at this time how of the set­ tlement will be shared by the sheriff women. Attorneys for both sides are unavailable for comment. School Building Um Committee: Group urges closing of Southeastern by Ken Reibel The Building Use Committee of the Hastings Area Schools K-12 Study Com­ mittee recommends moving sixth graders into the junior high, and the closing of Southeastern Elementary School. “That’s a middle school concept that’s been around many other school systems for years,” says Mike Trahan, Building Use Committee chairman. The committee estimates a saving of $40,000 to $50,000 a year with the closing. "If the board did decide to close down Southeastern, you’ve got one school (gone), what are you going to do with the students? The concept is that the sixth graders are already into the transition of moving around from classroom to classroom,” explains Trahan. "By bringing them over to the junior high, you would be able to offer them some things in the curriculum that they're not able to get now., and make room in the other school for absorbing the Southeastern students.” Trahan says the committee did not con­ sider a reduced student-teacher ratio when recommending the closing. "We could not consider the student-teacher ratio because we weren’t given a figure. Everything's ’what if — what if a millage went through and passed?" Trahan says his committee did not "get into the politics" of closing Southeastern. "We looked at it basically from the stand­ point of the function of the building, repair, and necessity," he says. The committee did, however, consider the politics of closing Pieasantview School, and came out strongly opposed to the idea, stating that such a move would be "a public relations disaster.” "Under no present set of circumstances do we recommend the closing of the Pieasant­ view School,” states the one-page report. The report says Pieasantview is "in the best condition of all the buildings in the Hastings school system," and has "the most involved group of parents of any area served The Building Use Committee of the K-12 study group recommends the sole of ' Algonquin School, which wos closed in 1980. The school is currently being rented by a church. by what could be considered a local school.” z The report cites higher busing costs that would be incurred by transporting all students in the Lacey area into Hastings, "as opposed to the junior high and high school students from that area currently being transported." Trahan calls the Pieasantview area "a buffer zone” between Hastings and Battle Creek, and cites a growth pattern of Battle Creek residents moving into the area. To combat rising energy costs, the com­ mittee recommends consolidating room usage in the high schoo’ to take advantage of the "zoned heating concept” the building is set up to use. Trahan explains that the building is divided into zones, each with its own heat source. ‘ There's one section of the school that is math, one is science, one is history and so on. Within those zones, there are classrooms that aren’t being used." Trahan says his committee recommmends juggling some of the classes around to empty and close off one zone to save heat. "Instead of having all thezoncs working on a partial basis, you might have a couple that you don’t have to operate at all," says Trahan. The committee recommends selling Algonquin School on W. State Rd., and estimates a $50,000 sale value. "It’s foolish that we never have sold it,” says Trahan, all it’s doing is costing the taxpayers money, and we're not getting anything out of it." He calls the $50,000 figure “a reasonable market value." and "a very, conservative figure." �Page 2, Thursday, May 5, 1983, The Hastings Banner Tax sales of properties are at a high A record number of properties were ad­ vertised this year as going up for tax sale in Barry County, according to County Treasurer Elsie Furrow. “There were more on the tax sale this year than ever before," says Furrow. "I typed up 770 this year as opposed to an even 600 last year." Individuals seeking to buy tax liens sat quietly in the Commissioner's Room Tuesday and Wednesday as Furrow read off the description of each property up for tax sale. Furrow says the majority of the owners whose properties were advertised last February paid (heir taxes prior io this week’s sale. But there were still ap­ proximately 136 tax liens up for sale this week. Of that number, 65 were sold. Furrow ‘ emphasizes that tax liens were sold this week, and not the actual property. She says delinquent property owners have one year past the sale date to redeem their property at the tax sale price, plus 1'4-percent-per-month interest. Holders of tax liens are refunded the full purchase price of the lien from the state, plus the interest, which equals an annual rate of 15 percent. If the taxes are not paid in that year, then the purchaser gets a tax deed from the state, and serves the delinquent property owner with notice that he is about to clear title on the property. The property owner then has six more months to redeem the amount owed plus 50 percent interest. Very few properties actually change hands through the tax sale process, says F urrow. She says most property owners pay their debt before the process gets that far. Carlton Park Board settles with employee for $5500 in back pay and expenses by Robert J. Johnston The Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission will pay $5,500 in back pay and certain out-of-pocket expenses to former Chariton Park employee David Walton. The commission will also pay $268.50 in taxes owned for Social Security during Walton’s employment. Walton and the commission reached an agreement on his complaint filed in February with the Michigan Department of Murder conspiracy case of Delton man adjourned County Treasurer Elsie Furrow reads off the properties up for sale at this year’s tax sole. She soys more properties ore advertised for the sale this year than ever before. /lettersA Where railroad taxes go To the editor: During the first legislative breakfast held in Hastings on April 11 by the area Chamber of Commerce, one of the questions that arose: what happens to the taxes paid by railroads? I am enclosing a wealth of in­ formation that may be of interest to the readers of the Hastings Banner and those who attended the legislative breakfast. Taxes on operating railroad properties are paid to the state government General Fund as required by PA 282 of 1905. as amended (MSA 7.251-2.271 or MCL 207.1-20721). Each year every railroad is formally assessed by the State Board of Assessors and an average rate (MSA 7.263 or MCL 207.13) for said year is applied to the assessment in determining this tax. Railroads are the only form of tran­ sportation subject to this tax! In the middle 1970s, it wa~ suggested that this was most unfair to some 16,000 Michigan railroaders and that to create fairness within the tran­ sportation industry, the railroads should be deleted from said PA 282 of 1905 as amended. The Michigan Legislature said that the railroads should remain in PAA 282 but amended the law (Section 13 of MSA 7.263 or MCL 207.13) so that each Michigan railroad receives a tax credit of 25 cents for each Si it spends on its Michigan tracks in said year. By this action, the Legislature recognized the unfairness of the fact that railroads were the only form of transportation paying this tax and, at the same time, gave notice of its desire for good railroad tracks in Michigan, which are necessary if Michigan is to suc­ cessfully compete with the other states for automotive and chemical industries and processed agriculture, etc. Taxes on non-operating railroad properties are paid to local governments as required by PA 282 of 1905, as amended (MSA 7.255 or MCL 207.5). City or township assessors assess each piece of property (non­ operating) and send notice (and tax bill) to owning railroad, just like they do for taxes on a home, etc. Of course, the local tax collected goes to the government that issued the tax bill such as cities, counties, townships, etc. All other transportation also pay local taxes. Tax credits do not apply to local taxes. I hope this answers the question to everyone’s satisfaction and if there are any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Robert A. Welborn State Senator 13th District Hastings Arson suspected in Delton school blaze Investigators believe that arson is to blame for a mysterious April 27 fire that apparently started in a piano in the Delton High School auditorium. Officials investigating the blaze say they can find no accidental cause for the blaze, and conclude in a report that the fire "is incendiary in nature.” The report, prepared by the Barry County Sheriff Department, notes that two adult education classes, consisting of ap­ proximately 20 individuals, were held downstairs from the auditorium with access to the area an hour before the fire was discovered. No official damage estimate is available at this time. Delton School Superintendent William Baker says it may be another week before he knows the full extent of the damage to the large group instruction room at the high school, but he offers between 545,000 and $55,000 in damages as "a ball park figure" Investigators believe the fire started on stage in an upright Yamaha piano, and state that the blaze "had a slow start” and “cooked” for some time before bursting into flam?s, and spreading to some nearby drapes. Two men were sentenced to four months in jail each Friday fen* the Dec. 31 break-in of Lake wood High School. Jeffery Craig Main, 18, Clarksville, and Kevin Wade Newton, 4777 Barber Rd.. Hastings, each received three years probation, and ordered to pay $304 restitution and to perform 200 houis of community service for the burglary, in which 40 Viking baseba 11 jerseys -were stolen. By Robert Miller Hastings superintendent Students at Hastings High School feel that the classes in business education have practical everyday work and personal applications, now and in the future. Demand fur business classes is on the upswing. Interest in the StenoClerical Block and Introduction to Business has doubled this year. Why the increase? I believe parents are saying, "get marketable skills," so the students tell us. Quite often, before students plunge into the business curriculum at Hastings, they are offered the "In­ troduction to Business' class, geared for freshman and sophmores. The emphasis in this introductory class is on consumerism in our economy as it relates to consumer decision making. resource management, money management, and citizen participation. Students also explore potential business careers that are available. This is done through a "MOIS" process, an exploratory evaluating method using micro- fiche readers offering information on more than 400 different careers. Students also learn how to apply for a job and how to interview. Other topics with practical applications are budgeting and how to write, endorse and balance a checking account. Team teaching continually goes on in this class. A unit exploring all the business subjects is looked upon with favor by most students enrolled. Simulations are a must for this class. Students after theory learning, get an opportunity to practically apply what they have learned. One similation titled, ’’Family i Financial Management.” deals with hands-on management experiences provided for the single person, the newly married couple, and a family i with children. Students plan and manage the financial affaire through the use of "real life" documents. One month's transactions is provided for a single person and newly married couple and two months' transactions for a family with children. Materials in­ clude: business forms, check register­ checkbook. receipts and payments record book and file. A second business simulation deals with the workings of a retail business. In this practice set. students are em­ ployed as an office assistant at the Gregory James Company. During the ' month, students complete a number of I transactions involving a wide variety of contemporary source documents and forms and the following books of records: purchase journal, sales journal, cash receipts journal, cash payments journal, checkbook and customers' ledger. Along with the Retailing, In­ troduction to Business, the Steno Clerical Block, the Business Depart­ ment offers a wide variety of classes. These include: Typing I and II. Per­ sonal Typing, Business Math, Shor­ thand. Business English, Office Machines. Accounting and Business Law. Teachers in the business area are ‘ Elbert Black, Nancy Cottrell, and Pat Purgiel. Varied skills, business theory, and practical experience are incorporated into the business corriculum which offers vocational and non-vocational salable skills to all. Next week we will look into the stenoclerical and retailing courses offered in this department. PUBLIC OPINION by Kan Ralbal Is nuclear war survivable? Hastings police looking for stolen pickup truck Hastings City Police are looking for a green 1978 Ford pickup truck reportedly stolen Tuesday from the 100-block of N. Jefferson St \ The truck’s owner, Pat Sager, Rt. 2, Delton, told police she had parked the truck and left the keys in the vehicle when she ran into a downtown store shortly after noon Tuesday. When she returned, the truck was missing, she said. Police say that a suitcase reported to be in the truck at the time of the theft, was found Wednesday morning by a jogger near Kaiser Rd. and M-37. Man injured after falling asleep while driving A 22-year old Hastings man told Barry County sheriff deputies he fell asleep at the wheel early Saturday morning, prior to his vehicle leaving Chief Noonday Rd. and crashing into a guardrail and trees. Michael Jay Franzone, 1127 S. Jefferson, was treated and released at Pennock Hospital after his vehicle reportedly left the road, and travelled 96 feet to impact with a guardrail. Deputies report that the impact tore up the guardrail, and hurled it against two trees, where both guardrail and Franzone's vehicle came to rest. No citations were issued in the 1:15 a.m. mishap. Send Form o.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadwoy. P.O. Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058 Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hosting® Mirhioan 49058 Volume 128, No. 18—Thursday, May 5, 1983 Subscription Rotes: $10 per year in Barry County $12 per year in adjoining counties: ond *13.50 per year elsewhere Two sentenced for Lakewood High break-in A report on business education Fire damage was restricted to the piano, and part of the stage, however, smoke and water damage is extensive throughout the room, and water leaked into the media center below, causing some damage to ceiling tiles. Banner Published by.. J-Ad A Calhoun County Circuit Court judge has adjourned without date the trial of a Delton man accused of conspiracy to murder his wife. Charles Mast, 10120 Kingsbury Rd., was arrestea March 10 at his home following an investigation by Michigan State Police from the Battle Creek post. He is charged with conspiracy to commit murder, a felony carrying a mandatory life in prison without parole. Mast allegedly paid a Sherwood, Mich, man $4,000 to kill his wife, Mary Mast. In­ vestigators say the "hit man” spent the money, then went to police with the plot. Charles Mast is currently free on $50,000 bond. Labor. The complaint said that the park had failed to pay him minimum wage during his employment. Walton worked from May 1981 to February 1983 as a part-time security guard at the park. The Department of Labor said that Walton worked a 32 hour work week. A statement issued by the commission, Tuesday, said that the park Fid employed Walton “on a verbal contract’ basis which provided him with a lump sum remittance plus housing on the park property. Walton alleged that ’he compensation he received did not satisfy the minimum wage standard, and that he should have been treated as an hourly employee rather than an independent contractor." “The Michigan Department of Labor did an investigation and determined that under the duties he performed, he was not an in­ dependent contractor, and thus, he would qualify for minimum wage," John Pat­ terson, Charlton Park director, said. Pat­ terson took over as director on March 1 of this year. The commission’s statement said that due to the uncertain legal status of the verbal contract and its enforceability, the com­ mission instructed its attorney to attempt to negotiate a settlement with Walton. "These was no contract written,” Pat­ terson explained. "It really wouldn’t have mattered, because it was a misinterpretation of the law. That’s my opinion, but I’m not a lawyer.” The commission held a special meeting to approve the agreement on April 15. Walton signed the agreement later. “The current Parks Commission sees no benefit in possibly demeaning the decisions made by past commissions or park directors which may have precipitated this situation,” the commission’s statement continued? "...The current commission envisions a major portion of its role as that of ’fencemending'....The commission feels it has moved to settle some past differences of opinion with various parties and would now like to concentrate its efforts on providing a quality summer program at Charlton Park.” Your schools — The best place to learn Don Goucher Rescue workers lead William Campbell, 79, of Charlevoix, aWay from the scene of an accident in which he was a passenger in a car that police say failed to yield the right of way. Minor injuries result from 3 car mishap A 74-year-old Charlevoix woman suffered minor injuries Monday following a three-car accident at the comer of W. State Rd. and N. Broadway. Helen Eugenia Campbell, the driver of one car, sought her own treatment for minor lacerations and contusions after police say she failed to yield right of way as she was westbound crossing the intersection. Two passengers in Campbell's car, William Campbell, 79, and Charlie King, 38. of Escanaba, were not seriously hurt in the 3:25 p.m. mishap. Police say Campbell was struck broadside by a southbound vehicle driven by Gerald A. Sherry, Powell St., Hastings, then spun around and struck a third vehicle that was eastbound and turning right onto N. Broadway. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. The driver of th? third car, Shirley Ann Wilcox, Chippewa Trail. Hastings, was unhurt. Nashville firemen save sheep as barn burns Nashville volunteer firefighters escorted 35 head of sheep to safety Tuesday night as the barn in which they were kept burned. Doug Yarger, Nashville fire chief, says when his trucks arrived at the Michael Lingoes residence, 7131 Lawrence Rd., the barn was fully involved. Regardless of the flames, firemen saved 35 sheep that were trapped in the burning structure “We were lucky. You don't see that too often." commented Yarger. Three units from Nashville and two from Hastings answered the 10:45 p.m. alarm. Firefighter remained at the site until 3:15 a.m. Yarger days no official damage estimate is available at this time, but he guesses the amount could top $30,000. Hastings City Bank to open on Saturdays Robert E. Picking, president of Hastings City Bank, has announced the permanent opening of the Hastings drive-in facilities on Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Beginning Saturday. May 7. both the Hastings and Middleville offices will offer six-day a week banking. The Saturday banking hours at the Middleville office will remain the same, from 9 a.m. to noon. JimG+rnhart •QUESTION* Following the completion of n countywide emergency operations plan that deals with nuclear disaster, Barry County's civil defense director stated “A unclear con­ frontation is extremely survivable." The plan was developed in conjunction with the Michigan Slate PoUce Emergency Services Department, at an estimated cost of |I3,OM, all paid for with federal funds. Do you believe that a nuclear confrontation is ex­ tremely survivable*? Do you think it's ap­ propriate for the government to spend money to develop plans to survive a nuclear war? Deborah Girrbach. Hastings: "I wish it wasn’t true, but I guess there's always a possibility that we could have a nuclear war, and I don’t think it's a waste of money.” Girrbach says she hopes a nuclear con­ frontation is survivable, but doesn’t know for sure. Ken Myers, Freeport: "I would say it’s a waste of the taxpayer’s money. If we have a nuclear war, it’s just something we’l! have to deal with whatever it comes from...That $13,000 is just the start of the taxpayer's grain. That will balloon into $130,000 tomorrow, and $130 million the year after that for something else that has to do with the program.'’ Does Myers think a nuclear war is sur­ vivable? "Possibly. But not wasting a lot of the taxpayer’s green for not knowing what’s going to happen with it” Jim Gernhart, Middleville: “No, I don’t think a nuclear war is survivable. There’s the radiation — radiation kills. You can look al all the things that happen because of the radiation...As far as the money, I can't say one way or the other, because I don’t know...If there is a nuclear war, there may f>£ 5,000 or 10,000 survivors of all the millions in the world." Pete Ostarhoff Dabble Wood Pete Osterhoff, Hastings: “1 don't think that nuclear war is extremely survivable. I t.iink there are facilities so one can survive the war, but what's left after the war is the question...I don't agree with money being spent on it now." Debbie Wood: “The question that's relevant is nut the odds of surviving a nuclear confrontation, but the quality of life afterwards. If you know anything about the destructive powers of those weapons, you would think that the survivors...of an all out. nuclear exchange would envy the dead. "There would be such a break down of social institutions, that life as we know it could not go on...for many years. I just don’t think it's relevant to address the issue of survivability of a nuclear attack. "As for spending money on plans to evacuate cities and so on, I just don’t think it’s feasible. How do you move 100,000 people in the time it takes a missile to reach our country? You're only talking about 15 or 20 minutes.” Matt Moore, Middleville: "Probably not. Maybe in the more remote places like Alaska, Canada — maybe you’ll have a chance there." Moore says it wouldn’t matter if there was a plan. “Time would be too short to evacuate.” Henrietta Service. Hastings: "I don’t think it's worth the dollars. The money could go someplace else." Service says she doesn't know if a nuclear war would be survivable, but adds that she isn’t concerned about the prospect. “I never worry about anything. If it happens, it happens." Don Goucher. Hastings: “Absolutely, I think it's wise to spend money to protect ourselves. We can't get caught with our pants down, so to speak." “I wouldn’t day a nuclear war would be extrememly survivable, but it could be survivable with the proper preparedness." �Page 3. Thursday, May 5, 1983, The Hastings Banner Converse-Baker united in marriage on Feb. 5 Bateman-Linsley wed Rowlader-Radant engagement told Mrs. Marian Larson of Grand Rapids and Mr. Duane Rowiader of Clarksville wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan, to Steve Radant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Radant of Hastings. Susan is a 1979 graduate of Lakewood High School and is a graduate of Davenport College. Susan is a secretary at WBCH radio. Steve is a 1976 graduate of Hastings High School. Steve has an associates degree in engineering from Kellogg Community College and is a senior at Western Michigan University, majoring in electronic engineering. A July 16 wedding is being planned. Eckardt-Walter plan to be wed Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Eckardt of Lake Odessa wish tc announce the engagement of their daughter. Diane Kay, to Duane Perry Walter, son cf Mr. and Mrs. Myron Walter of Saranac. Duane is die pastor of the Woodbury United Brethren Church and Diane is a medical technologist at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. An August 13 wedding is planned. Donna Lee Bateman of Lansing and Dr. Glen Albert Linsley of Mason were united in marriage during a February 19 ceremony at the South Baptist Church in Lansing. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bateman of Elwell, Mi. and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Linsley of Nashville, Mi. Following a honeymoon in Traverse City, the couple now reside at 604 Hall Blvd., in Mason. The bride, a 1977 graduate of Michigan State University, holds a bachelor of arts degree in social work and is employed as an analyst for the Crippled Children Program, Michigan Dept, of Public Health. The groom, a 1976 graduate of Ohio State University, is a Doctor of Optometry in Mason. Carter-Cook announce plans to be wed Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Nichols of Charlotte and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Carter of Ellsworth, Iowa ■ are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Colleen Joyce Carter, to Mr. David L. Cook, son of Dale and Nancy Cook ui Nashville, Mich. Colleen is in the Charlotte High School graduating class of 1983. David is a 1979 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is presently employed at General Aluminum Products in Charlotte. A June 25, 1983 wedding is being planned. Bowers-Federau wed Mrs. Beverly Groendal and Mr. Willard Huss and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Sales (Ione) wishes to announce the engagement of their children, Donna K. Groendal to Edward S. Huss of the Hastings area. A May 21 wedding is being planned. Billings-Arens plan to wed in July Mrs. Mary Billings is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Karla Marie, to Albert Martin Arens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Arens. Albert graduated in 1975 from Hastings High School. Karla is a junior at Alternative Education. A July 15 wedding is being planned. Canfield-Burton plan June wedding Tammy Canfield, daughter of Jan and Carl McCaul of Middleville and Del Canfield of Boculo, Mich, has announced her engagement to Ken Burton of Battle Creek. He is the son of Lonnie and Roy Kingsbury of Delton. A June 25 wedding date is planned. Carpenter-Hook engagement told John and Barbara Carpenter of Delton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Carlene Carrie Carpenter, to Rodney Wayne Hook, son of Margaret Hook of Delton. Carlene is a 1981 graduate of Spencer High School, Spencer, Iowa and is presently at­ tending KVCC in Kalamazoo and is em­ ployed at BJ Hydraulics in Delton. Rodney is a 1977 graduate of DeltonKellogg High School and is serving in the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Drum in New York. An October 1, 1983 wedding is being planned. Maylan Jones to celebrate 90th birthday Mrs. W. Maylan Jones, the former pastor's wife at the Methodist Church, will be celebrating her 90th birthday on May 17. On May 15, there will be a reception for Mrs. Jones, held at the Mt. Hope Methodist Church in Lansing from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. It is being hosted by her children. Friends of Mrs. Jones are cordially invited to attend this happy occasion. She lives at 613 Hamilton Ave., Lansing, MI 48910. No gifts, please. Mt. Hope Church is on the corner of Cedar and Mt. Hope streets. Newest citizens at Pennock IT’S a GIRL Carolyn Mietz and Kenneth Schroeder, Hastings. May 3,5:20 a.m„ 7 lbs. 114 oz. IT’S A BOY Linda and John Hill, Dowling, April 30, 2:59 p.m., 7 lbs. 13 oz.; Bonnie and Clifford Mattson. Woodland, April 30, 10:17 a.m., 8 lbs. HU oz.; Tamie and Raymon Halliwill, Nashville. May 3, 2:35 a.m., 8 lbs. 13 oz.; Laural and Jeffrey Remley, Hastings, May 3,8:15 a.m., 6 lbs. 15 oz.; Tammy and Ralph Bowerman. Lake Odessa. May 3,9:21 a.m., 8 lbs. 10 oz. Marriage Licenses Allen Cleary. Martin, 23 and Julie Burd, Delton, 21. Martin Naegele, Bellevue. 47 and Janet Williams. Bellevue, 49. Robert Steele, Hastings, 39 and Barbara Cappon. Hastings, 31. The First Presbyterian Church of Hastings was the scene of the wedding which united Deborah Lynn Bowers and Douglas Marc Federau cm August 14, 1982. Rev. Willard Curtis performed the ceremony in the presence of approximately 250 guests. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Dorn Id Bowers of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Federau of Okemos. Mrs. Barbara Standage was organist Miss Sylvia Lacelie was soloist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore her mother’s gown of satin with an overskirtof embroidered net with a full skirt A coronet of iridescent sequins and seed pearls secured the fintertip veil of bridal illusion. The bride carried a bouquet of wild flowers and roses. Mrs. Julie Rose, cousin of the bride, was matron of honor, Laura Bowers was maid of honor and bridesmaids were Marcia Rud­ dock, Janice Bowers, Amy Ju Bowers, Kym and Kristin Federau. They wore gowns of light pink ribbonette knit and each carried bouquets of light pink and dusty rose tiger lilies. Matthew Federau, brother of the groom, was best man and groomsmen were Mike Federau, Ted Homan, Blair Webster, Brian Beck, Al Thompson and Kermit So. Jennifer and Sarah McMullin were flower girls and Jason Federau served as ring bearer. For her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Bowers wore a dress of cream chiffon. Mrs. Federau wore a lacy beige embroidered dress. Both wore corsages of tiger lilies and roses. Honored guests were Fleene Helm, Mr. and Mrs. Keet Tobias and Mr. and Mrs. Evert Emery, grandparents of the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Case and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Armstrong were master and mistress of ceremonies for the wedding and buffet reception held at the Community Building. Assisting were Karyn Federau at the guestbook. The wedding cake was cut by Sandra Baxter and Debra Fredenburg. the groom's cake by Tricia and Cindy Tobias. Lunch and coffee were served by Brenda and Lisa Armstrong. Mary Clark and Tammi Tobias. The couple honeymooned in Nassau, Bahamas and are making their home in Okemos. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Federau at their home in Okemos. MEDICAL DOCTORS & GROUPS Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you'd like to discuss our unique program. 795-9183or 451-3144 • I/7- lll/lffli Debra Lynn Converse became the bride of Theodore Gerald Baker on Saturday, Feb. 5 at the home of the groom's mother in Texas. Pastor Bill Metting officiated at the lovely afternoon ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Converse of Hastings. The groom is the son of Sharon Baker of Texas and the late Hugh Baker. Given in marriage by her father, .he bride wore a white floor-length gown with a fingertip-length veil which was also worn by her mother. The bride carried a bouquet of cascading white carnations and orchids. Elba Supemor, friend of the couple, served as matron of honor. Jesse Supemor, friend of the couple, served as best man. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at home with Shawna Snell attending the guest book, and Tariza Baker cutting the cake. Debra is a graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by Wal-Mart, Inc. of Texas. Theodore is employed by Fox and Jacobs Modern Home Builders of Texas. The newlyweds are making their home near Dallas. Sutherland-Webb united Kauffmans to celebrate 40th anniversary Lori Lee Sutherland and Raymond Lynn Webb were united in marriage on April 8 at the Kilpatrick United Brethren in Christ Church in Woodland. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Leon Sutherland of Woodland and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Webb of Hastings. Rev. Donald Brail of Hastings Free Methodist Church officiated the ceremony. Honored guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Neeb, grandparents of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Vere Sutherland, the bride's greatuncle and aunt; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Webb, grandparents of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Dull, grandparents of the groom; and Mr. and Mrs. Karl Woelk, visiting from Wolfsburg, Germany. The bridie, escorted by her father, wore a white floor-length gown enhanced by a glitter, organdy, sheer overlay with handsewn rose applique and pearls. The bodice and cathedral-length train were accented with a ruffle. She wore a Julian cap covered with rose applique and pearls with a cathedral-length veil. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses, daises, stephanotis, and baby’s breath. Mrs. Shelly Dickinson, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Miss Terri Cole, friend of the bride, served as bridesmaid. They wore floor-length gowns of yellow polysatin. They each carried a smaller bouquet iden­ tical to the bride’s. Miss Kelli Nicholson, cousin of the groom, was the flower girl. She wore a yellow polysatin floor-length gown and carried a basket of yellow daisies. Bruce Hanford, cousin of the groom, served as best man. Jeff Dickinson, brother in-law of the bride, assisted as groomsman. Tim Miller, friend of the bride, served as ring bearer. Leon Sutherland and Bryan Hanford were ushers. Soloist was Miss Dawn Brail, friend of the couple. Organist was Mrs. Ruth Payne, cousin of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hanford, cousins of the groom, served as master and mistress of ceremony. The guest book was attended by Miss Teresa Neeb, cousin of the bride. A reception followed in the church basement. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Neeb, uncle and aunt of the bride, assisted as master and mistress of ceremonies. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith, friends of the couple, assisted as host and hostess. Serving were Jo Ellen Orsbom, Antje Woelk. Francis Ruthruff, and Tena Smith, friends of the bride. The couple now reside at 3542 Bridge Park Road. Hastings. Showers were given by Annette Cole, Betty Carey, and Sue McCown. Mrs. Anne Neeb and family, Mrs. Doratha Dull and family. Jo Ellen Orsborn and Francis Ruthruff, and the Hastings Free Methodist Church. FAST Repair Service • Engraving • Watch Repair JK\ 7 HODGES JEWELRY Your Full Service Repair Center 122 W. State St. Hastings Ph 945 2963 Mr. and Mrs. Clair Kauffman of Alto will observe their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. al Cunningham Acres on M-50 in Lake Odessa on Sunday, May 22. The open house is being hosted by their children. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne (Lois) Blocher and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Janis) Hollingsworth. Clair and the former Clarabelle Hooper were united in marriage on May 22, 1943 at Bay City. Clair is a semi-retired farmer and Clarabelle taught school for 17 years in Ionia County. They spend the winter months in Florida. Both are members of the United Methodist Church of Bowne-Center. Relatives, friends and neighbors are in­ vited to share this happy occasion. Your presence is the only gift desired. Brooks return from 50th anniversary trip Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Brooks have returned from the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple's two children and their spouses sent them on a cruise to the Carib­ bean Sea. They are Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Brooks (Peg) and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Crammer (Jolene). The cruise took them on the Norwegian Caribbean Lines aboard the Southward which covered the ports of Puerto Plate. St. Thomas, San Juan, and Nassau. It was a seven-day cruise. Deboarding at Miami, they toured Florida. They were married April 15, 1933 in Mt. Clemens. Gutchess-Mathews wed Lynae Annette Gutchess and Gregg Scott Mathews were united in marriage on Feb. 5 at the Hastings First United Methodist Church by Rev. Myron Williams. Lynae is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Gutchess of Hastings and Gregg is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mathews, also of Hastings. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of organza fabric with chantilly lace and seed pearls, full bishop sleeves, a sweetheart neckline and a chapel-length train. The bride carried a cascade arrangement of white and blue silk roses. Cynthia Gutchess, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Trudy Hubbard, Tammy Redman, Cheryl Meade, and Karen Gardner, cousin of the bride. They wore floor-length light blue gowns and carried bouquets of white and blue flowers. Steve Fritz, friend of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Jim Meade, Marty Cappon, Doug Fassett, and Kurt Owen, cousin of the groom. Ushers were Lyle and Jimi Mathews, brothers of the groom. David Gutchess, nephew of the bride, was ringbearer, and Renae Gutchess, niece of the bride, was flower girl. After repeating of their vows and lighting of the unity candle, Gregg sang “We’ve Only Just Begun". Honored guests were Mrs. Dorothy Gut­ chess and Mrs. Dorothy Orrison, grand­ mothers of the bride, and Mrs. Leona Cain and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mathews, grand­ parents of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Miller were master and mistress of ceremonies for the wedding and reception. Assisting the bride was Brenda Whitman, cousin of the bride, who attended the guest book. Serving cake and punch were Vicki Arnold, sister of the groom. Coral Ransome, and Jamie Yarger, friends of the bride. The reception was held at the Barry County Community Building immediately following the ceremony. Dancing followed with music provided by "Sterling". The couple now resides at 6265 Thomapple Lake Road, Nashville. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at the Tick Tock Restaurant following the rehearsal. r Mrs. Janet Embury and Mrs. Pamela Gutchess co-hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower. Mrs. Cheryl Meade also hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower. Loudens mark 50th A buffet dinner and dance will be part of the golden wedding celebration given by the children of Ryerson and Madeline Louden, 12265 Floria Rd., Delton, on May 15 at St. Ambrose Hall at Delton. The Loudens have lived 50 years at their farm. He worked at Post and later on at Brown Paper Co. where he retired. The were married in Kalamazoo by Mgr. John Hackett. She is the former Madeline Cahill. Their hobbies are gardening and painting. They have five children, William and Dennis of Kalamazoo, Tim at Richland, Mary Finn and Zelma Armintrout of Delton. They have 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The couple requests no gifts. Guidets to celebrate 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Wilson P. Guidet of 21270 Bedford Rd., Battle Creek will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary May 15 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Moose Hall, 128 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Hosting the reception will be their son and wife. Wilson J. and Gwendolyn Guidet of Lafayette, La. Marjorie Gower and Wilson Guidet were married May 10. 1933 at the Methodist Parsonage in Hastings by Rev Dewey. All friends and relatives are cordially invited to come. Your attendance would be a special gift to us. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Guide! �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. May 5. 1983 — Page 4 arte5— Walter E. Stager Lawrence C. Wait MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Walter E. Stager. 82, died Saturday morning, April 30, 1983, in Ostepathic Hospital, Grand Rapids. He was bom Jan. 16, 1901 in Reed City, the son of Andrew and Kathryn (Strine) Stager. He married Kathryn S. Johannes on Dec. 26, 1928 in Elkhart, Ind. and moved to Barry County from Detroit in 1931. They operated their farm for 35 years before retiring in 1967. He was a former member of the Farm Bureau and the Irving Grange. Mr. Stager is survived by his wife, Kathryn; one son, Richard E. Stager of Middleville; four daughters, Mrs. Patricia Porteous of Middleville, Mrs. Virgil (Kathleen) Franks of Bellevue, Mrs. Frank (Ann) Bolton of Hastings, and Mrs. John (Jean) Dusseau of Louisville, Ky.; and nine gm nrtchildren. i- uneral services were held Tuesday, May 3 at 1:30 p.m. from the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. Pastor Wesley Smith officiated. Burial was in Irving Cemetery. Memorial conributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Lawrence C. Wait, 76. of S. Nash Hwy., died Saturday, April 30, 1983 at Pennock Hospital. He was born in Campbell Township on Dec. 23, 1906, the son of William and Ruby (Stadei) Wait. He at­ tended school at the Darby Rural School. He married the former Helen Goodsell on Feb. 14, 1937 in Lake Odessa. He lived and farmed in Campbell Town­ ship al) his life. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church and the Farm Bureau Association. Mr. Wait is survived by his wife, Helen; one son, Larry Wait of Lake Odessa; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Kathy) Scobey of Lake Odessa; his mother, Ruby Wait (103) of Hastings; one brother-in-law, Ralph Davis of Midland; and five grandsons. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 3 at 1:30 p.m. at the Calvary United Brethren Church in Lake Odessa. Rev. Donald Palmer officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Lake Odessa. Arrangements were by Pickens-Kocps Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. A memorial has been established for the Pleasant Valley United Brethren Church Building Fund. Fern L. Walker Thomas G. Taggart W. George Spaulding HASTINGS - Mrs. Fem L. Walker, 71, of 4415 Janis Dr., died Thursday. April 28, at Pennock Hospital. She was bom in Spooner. Wis. March 2. 1912, the daughter of James and Velma (Bartholomew) Johnson She attended Spooner schools and graduated from high school in 1930. After receiving her teachers certificate, she taught school for four years in Washburn County, Wis. She married John G. Walker on June 27. 1935. They made their home in Detroit for many years where she worked many years for Saunders Candy Co. Upon Mr. Walker's retirement in 1968, they built their presen', home on the Thomapple River. She was a member of the First Unitec Methodist Church. Debra Circle, High Nooncrs, and Royal Neighbors of America. Mrs. Walker is survived by her husband, John; one son and daughter-in-law, James and Carole Walker, grandson Craig Walker, and granddaughter S.ielley Walker, ail of Madison Heights; and two sisters, Mrs. Eva Eastman of Hudson, Wis. and Mrs. Velma Ditz of Waterford. Mich. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 1 from the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Dr. Myron K. Williams of­ ficiated. Burial was in Roseland Park Cemetery in Burkley, Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. TORRANCE. CALIF - Thomas G. Taggart, 63, formerly of Hastings, died Thursday morning, April 28. 1983, at his home. He was bom Nov. 6. 1919 in Hastings, the son of Glenn and Mae (Johnson) Taggart. He married Betty Moore on Feb. 23, 1941. He was vice president of the John M. Kemper Co., Insurance Claims. He was a member of the Exchange Club of Torrance, Calif., the Knights of Pythia of Niles, Mich., and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was an avid golfer. Mr. Taggart is survived by his wife, Betty; one daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Sally) Dills of Chesterton, Ind.; one son, Arlen and Marsha Taggart of Harker Heights, Tex.; four grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Vince (Betty) Smith of Byron Center, Mrs. Norman (Mildred) Hall of Hastings, Mrs. Nora Barhight of Croydon, Pa., and Mrs. Raymond (Dorothy) Russell of Alto, and three brothers, Ted Taggart of Mears, Bowne Taggart of Battle Creek, and Lee Taggart of Ann Arbor. Funeral services were held Monday, May 2 at 1:30 p.m. from the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. Rev. Jack Bartholomew officiated. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Anna M. Brock PLAINWELL - Mr. W. George Spaulding, 63, of 11664 Alling Rd., Pine Lake, died suddenly early Monday morning. May 2, 1983, at his residence. He was oom Jan. 1U. 1920 in Battle Creek, the son of Archie and Lenora (Davis) Spaulding. He married Jeanette Smith on March 9, 1941 in Albion. He had lived the past 15 years at his Pine Lake address and was formerly of Battle Creek. He was employed for 11 years as a fur­ niture repairman and warehouseman for Knights TV and Appliance of Battle Creek and retired Sept. 17, 1982 from the VA Hospital in Battle Creek where he was a locksmith for five years. Mr. Spaulding is survived by his wife, Jeanette; one daughter. Patricia Spaulding of Hartford, Conn.; two sons, Bruce Spaulding of Delton and John Spaulding of Hickory Comers; seven grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Dan (Winona) Skowron of Bellevue, Mrs. Joseph (Elsie) Scroggins of Turtle Lake, Mich., Mrs. Violet Higgins of Hickory Corners, Mrs. James (June) Youngblood of Kalamazoo, and Mrs. Ruth Wood of Allegan; two brothers, Duane Spaulding of Battle Creek and Robert Spaulding of Hopkins; three half-brothers; one half-sister; three stepsisters; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 4 at 1 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Pastor Doug Huntington officiated. Crematian followed. HASTINGS - Mrs. Anna M. (Edwards) Brock. 90, of 602 S. Hanover, died Friday, April 29. 1983 at Provincial House. She was born in Coldwater on Feb. 5. 1893, the daughter of William and Ellen (Forrester) Waldren. She attended Quimby School. She married Melvin Edwards on October 1, 1913. They came to Barry County in 1924 and later moved to Ionia County near Clarksville where they farmed. Mr. Edwards died July 24, 1929. She later moved to Hastings where she was employed by Hastings Manufac­ turing Co. for 14 years. For several years, she did home laundry, baby-sitting and sewing for many Hastings families. On March 10, 1952, she married Lloyd Brock of Lake Odessa. They resided in Lake Odessa for about 10 years before returning to Hastings in 1962. Mr. Brock died on Sept. 14, 1972. Mrs. Brock is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Keith (Elsie) Sage and Mrs. Ellen Thaler, both of Hastings; one son, Morgan Edwards of Hastings; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Ron (Maxine) Mapes of Mt. Pleasant and Mrs. Howard (Viola) Smith of Lake, Mich.; 11 grandchildren; 16 great - grand­ children; three great - great - grandchildren; and eight stepgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Viola Edwards, in 1936 and by six sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 2 from the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Dr. Myron K. Williams officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to Provincial House Nurses Training Program. Audrey A. Pagliai Delton Area CEDAR CREX BIBLE, Campground Road. I mi S.. Pastor. Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School at 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.: Evening Ser­ vice at 7 p.m.; Youth meet Sunday 6 p m . Wed Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Comer Piter and Cedar Creek Rd Paul S. Howell. Pastor Phone MX BIW4 Saturday Services. Sabalh School 9 30am ; Wonhip II a.m.; Wed 7:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer meeting. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pastor: Elmer J. Faust On M-43 in Delton. Services - Worship 10:43 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30-10:30; Evening Service I p.;n ; United Meth­ odist Women every first Thursday. 7:30 p.m ; United Methodist Men every second Sunday, 7:30 a.m. INTEHLAKES BAPTIST. Delton Located on M-43 in Delton. Pastor Steve VanNaltan. Sandy Campbell. Sunday School Director Sunday School 10 a.m.. Family Worship and Bible Teaching 11 am.. Children's Church, 11 a.m.. Evening Service 6 p m Wednesday Bible Study at? p.m.. Osar Practice at 7:50 p.m. Last Friday of every month. Family Night al 7:30 pm at the church. Call S23-5391 MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Corner M4.1 and Milo Road. Doug Huntington Pastor Ht No 3. Bos 3I5A Delton. Mi. 49046 Phone 671-47U2 Sunday School lo.-oo a.m. Worship Service 11:00. Evening Worship 6:00 p m. *» dnC1'nrice7:00 p m. PKAUUELTLLE COMMUNITY CHURCH 10221 8. Norn. Rd Aero- from Prairierille Garaev Rev Bill Blair. Paator. Sun­ day School 10 a n; Homing Worship 11 CHURCH. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev. Lynn Wagner officialing. Phone 7W3I49 Country Chapel worship |O;i5 a m ; Sunday School 9 a.m.; Bonfield worship 11:30 a.m. COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH. Former Johnstown Town­ ship Hall. Dowling Mark A Shriver Partnr Sunday School 10 a m.. Worship 10. 45 a.m.. Evening service 6 pm Wed evening prayer 7 pin Fellowship dinner Iasi Sunday of each month. 2:30 p.m. at the church Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH Hwy M-66 io mi. S. of Nashville. Robert Lev Shotls. Pastor Sundav 9:45 a m.. Sunday School; 10.43 a m. Wnr-hip Service. « jj.m Ynuig People Meeting; 7 OU p.m Evening Service. Wednesday 7:30 pm. Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free counsel­ ing service on all problems Phone 616-75X3866 or 963-1713 FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Woodland Rd , Lake Odessa Pastor Richard Sesstnk. Church phone 3674621 Pastor's phone 374-8938 Sunday • Morning Worship 10:00 a m.; Sunday School 11:15 a m ; evening service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday ■ Bible Study 7:00 p.m. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Lacey. Father Ray Allen Phone 623-2490 Sun­ day Mass al 9:00 a m. STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST Wrllnuin Rd it E State Rd Rev Charles Downport, llfi Star St. Spring Arbor. Ml Ph. 517-75O-2497 Sunday School 10 e m., Worship Service 11 a m. Mid-week Service Wed. at 6 p.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, ut Barryville. 4 miles W jf Nashville on M-79 Steven Retd. Pastor. Worship Service 9:15 a.m.; Sunday Church School and Coffee Fellowship 10:15 a m ; United Methodist Women 1st Tuesday each month ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Robert E Cenaani, F*rtor A o( St Ro* Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday Ma— 6 10 p m Sunday Man 930 a m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ol Nashville. Phone P52-9719 Cornet Washington and Stale Leonard F Putnam. Partnr Services: Sundaw 9-45a m Morning Worship. 10:45 a m Fellowship: Ham Church School lor all tigts. 6:30 pm U.M.Y F Jr Hi. and U M Y F Sr Hi; Bible Hour - all ages. 1st Wednesday 7 p m etch month. United Methodist Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville Rev. J. G Boomer. Sunday School 9:45 a m . Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 pm; Bible Prayer. Wednesday. 7: onpm. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillip. St. Parwr LraUr DeGroot »!29H0B nr 852-°J25 Assistant Pa.lor D?n Sunday Evening Servin 7 p.m . Wada—day night Bible Study 7 p.m. Bu» Ministry — Call Don Roecue 852 9228. MAPL£ GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Cloverdale Rd.. 5 miles south ol Nash­ ville. mile East of M-66 Pastor Marvin Potter Phone 632-0961 Sunday Services; Sunday School 10 a.m . Morning Services 11 a.m.; Evening S*™** ,« pm; CoM>F Prayer meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN corner of Barnum Rd and M-66 Wood­ land Pastor George Speas. Phone 367 2741. 9:43 am. Warship; 11 a m. Sunday School; Wednesday Praver 8 p.m . W M A. 2nd Wednesday each month: Adult C.E. 2nd Saturday each month. 8 pm.. WOODGROVE PARISH. Cost. Grove Owrn«- P»*wr Phone 3874137 Sunday church vchcol 9 30 a m_. Worship service 10:45 xm.; choir 6 p a,., youth feitowihip 7.30 p m Holy Commonwo first Sunday of each month Women's Fellowship first Thursday of each month st WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance Hetlelfinger. Phone367-3961 9 15am Worship Service. 10:30 a m Sunda. School; 7-30 p.m Wednesday UMYF Welcome. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Velte Rd . Woodland. Timothy Roth furn, Pastor Sun­ day eehool every Sunday at 9:15. Sunday worship 10:30. Coffee fellowship follow ing Sunday worship on 2nd end 4th Sun­ days each month. Lutheran Brotherhood meela In Sunday. 740 pro Luther League meets 2nd Sunday. 6 30 pm. Hickory Comers HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev. Phil Perkins. Pastor, io a.m Sunday School: 11 a.m. Morning Wor ship; Junior Church Nursery . 7 p m. Worship. Wednesday 7:30 pm. Family Night Minionary Society* second Friday. 7 p m Potluck Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 106 Cherry St PaMor Rev. Jerry Drummond. Phone 7655134. 10.00 ».m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. Morning Wonhip. Evening Worship 7.00 pm. Wednesday evening prayer meeting al Y.C.W Club's 7.00 pm "A Growing Church For Coming Lord. GALILEAN BAPTIST. 108lh St. and N. Freeport Rd Phone 945-3704 10 a m. Sunday School; 11 a.m Morning Worship: 7 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday - Prayer Meeting 7:30 p m. HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRCTHKEh M-.Vl North of Frvrnurt at the K'-nt-lunia County Line. Hey. Jamen Kinaev Chun-h Srlnwi HI a.m,. Morning W.inhip Hum Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m Morning Services; 11:15 Sunday School These are classes for all MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE FORMED. 706 West Main Street Worship 10 a m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. 1537. juet north of Middleville 795-9726 Rev Wewey Smith. Paator. Mark J. Higtunan. Pastor of Youth and Education. Sunday School 9.45 a tn.. Morning Worship 11 a m ; Evening Service NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Russel) St Rev Gary Finkbemer Phone 795-7429 Sunday Worship Service io a.m and 7 p.m ; Wednes day Bible Study 7:3o pm. PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M37 al Parma lee. Road. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 891 1583 Rev. Charles Doombos. Assis­ tant Pastor, phone 795-3466 First Service 9 am; Church School 10:15 xm.; Second Service 11:15a m : Even ingCelebration6pm ST. AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor. Phom 792-2889 Sunday Afass 11 a m. McCALLUM CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST Tbr Church in the WildwoocT Oti« Lake Rxwd Pastor Gary Hmolu Morning Worship 11 a ta; Sunday School 9 45 a m . Evening Service 7 p m . Prayer Mretmg and Youth Meeting 7 pm Thursday; Women'» Mt» —onary AMncmtion first Thumtay of each month. 9.30 a.m. Hastings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your Life. Home. Business ano Cai E. W. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf -J- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS F.O.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Trncrlollon." ■ 1 IB S. JaHanoo - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home r ot Walnut & S. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd . 2 mih-. south of Gun Lake. Rev Dan Bowman. Pastor Larry Tungsle. Sunday School Svpt Sunday School 9 45 am. Church Services 11 a m.; 6 p.m Evening Servicrs. Wednesday 630 p.m. SOCK. 3 thru 6 rradrs. 7 p.m. Adult Prayer and Bible Study Bus ministry »»ekly with Ron Moore. Call 664-M13 for pickup MARTIN REFORMED CIH RCH OF .MARTIN Dnvc-in. walk-in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev Marvin Meetcr Pastor Worship Ser­ vices tn a m and 7 .Mi pm . Sunday School ll 15 am ST CRYIL 4 .METHODIUS. Gun l_ikc Father Dennis Boylan. PaMor Phnnc 792 2889 Saturday Mass 5 p m Sunday .Mass 9 a m DOSTER REFORMED CHI'RCH Hosier Road near Pine Lake Rev John F Padgetl. Pastor Sunday Worship 9:30 a m and lipm , Sunday School 11 a m.. Youth Choir meet's each Monday 6:30 p m ..^.r OE ASSISI KPISCO PAL t HURCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Mass 8 a m . Church School 9 uni. Family Eucharist in a tn Nursery 10a m . Midweek services as announced Father Kurt Fish. Vtcas 664-4345 Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPLSQ1PAL CHURCH Comer Brood wav and Center St. r'r Shel­ don Herbach. lasum Tenens Servicrw Sunday. Ma» and Church School 10 a m GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover. Hasting* Leonard Davis. Pastor. Ph 94K-22-16 or 5M.V9429 Sunday-. Sunday School 9 45 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Youth 5 p m . Evening Worship 6 p.m. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 pm Nursery for all aervices Wednesday CYC 6:45 p.m.. prayer and Bible study 7 p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. UB E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948 8MM Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30a.m Morning Worship 10:45 a m Evening Worship 6 pm Wednesday Family Night Adult Bible Study anil Prayer 7 imi p.m Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8 :tu p ni Sunday morning service hroadcasi WBCH. Hastings Area AUBINQL'IN LAKE BIBIK ChuRCH. 24125 Airiairt Kd . Dick Taggiwt. Pastor Churrh phone 9iNa<4H2 Sunday Srh<*4 9:45 n m ; Wonhiu 11 a m.; Junior Churrh BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan J David Walker. Minislcr. 945-2938. Sun. Services loa m . Bible Study II a.m. Evening Services 6 p m. Wednesday evening Bible Study 7 p.m. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH 307 E Manhall 8t. Haatmga Rev. Man j Skksulhr. Phooa 945-5197. Service*. Sunday School 10 00 xm. Morn­ ing Worship 11:00 ajn. Sunday and even­ ing aervice 7:30 p rj. Wadncaday mid-weak prayer meeting 7:30 pm. BRETHREN IN CHRET. M-50 at Bell Rd. Rev Don Palmer 10 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice; 11 a m Sunday School; 6:30 Evening Service. 740 Wednesday Prayer Service. ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson. Father Robert E Conaani Paator Saturday Ma— 4 30 p m.; Sunday Ma—ra H a.m ami II a m. Confeaaimu nlay. t OO ■ 4 30 p.m HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd Ruaaell A Sarver. Pastor. Phone 945-9224 Worihip service 1940 a m., evening rervv—flpra . rlr—e* for all ace* Tureday. Cottagy Prayer Meeting. 7 <*i p m Wt'UIIME fYlRNERS UNITED METHODIST. 3HU N linudu.iy Bev Conslancc Hcllcliingcr. Pastor Ph 367-3961. Church School 9 30; Worship Service II a m . Senior MYF 7 p.m.; Thursday evening slurting ut 7 p.m Choir; U.M Women; Welcome Circle third Wednesday ol month. I p m. HASTINGS wkENTII DAY ADVENTIST. WH Twry U.ne Phone 94,1-8884. Saturday aetvices: Sabbath School 9:» a.m.: Warship 11 am.; Tuesday - Bible Study and Prayer Meeting. 7:30 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. I33D N Broadway. Rev Dr.vid D. Garrett Phone 9482229 Parsonage. 945 3195 Church Where a Chrisl tan experience makes you a member 9 45 a m Sunday School; 10:45 a m Worship Scrvi .c; 7pm Fellowship Worship. 7 p it. Wcdm-sday Prayer ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH oa MrCann Rd. in Irving. Sunday ** al 10.30. Holy Communion Rev. William O. Lawia. Rector. HARVEST CHURCH, on M-43 five mile, aouth of Hastings. Pastor Larrv Sdvennan. Aaaoc Pastor Allan Welrh Ph B484KKM. Service tunes. Tuesday night (prayer, praise, and worship) al 7 pm. Thursday aht (Teaching service) at 7 p.m.. Sunday 0 a.m Sunday achool for all ages, 1041 ling worship. 6 p m. evening woriron of Truth radio broadcast daily at 2 pm onWDlTFM(95 3)ahooo WMAX-A M<14 801 at 3 15 p.m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Boltwood and East Stale float. 45-9121 Rev Donald L Brail. Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a m Worship Service 11:00 a.m Evening Service 6:1)0 p.m. Prayer Meeting 7:on p m Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Wet State Road. Partnr JT. Crawmer Phone 943-2285 Sunday Scbool 9 15 a m . Worship llfXl am. Evening Servirr 6 p.m . Wednesday Prawr Gathering 7 p -n A«HCE "t IDAIVU Cllt'KtTI (Full loa-ja-tl 17I-**CIm<(I<UI I •Hl.-V ltd . -ulnl.K iiHrttiuu; -HIM peal- and liytini> In-Hi .■nr. l.Miuhu -win-. "Vangvlisie 7 to pin. Sutid.il Ynuili Mss-tmg mi. W.slor-I.n 1014. ,„Hf Pm,,., Mis ling .<1 7 :UI|>||| ql lMIIY I NITEI1 METHODIST flit Ht'H 3 miles E cm M-79 Sloven Reid Pastor Sunday tliurcii Schcarl In ma in . WorshipSrrvH-e II ki.i m t'niled Melhcgfisl Women 1st Wednesday carh nnint!. HASTINGSCHRLSTiAN ClltTCCIi. ina E Woodluwn Ave .Minister Soil Hevis SuimIuv Wneslu|i 9 ui ■ n, Fi-lkrasliip in tn tn 11 «n» n m HdJ. Siw. l 11 oo u m tn 12181 n-s-n • W’slnecl.it KiWr Study end F‘-lli'«shi|. 7:n 4<i s to pm l%>«w 94.< 2O7li BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School lu urn. Worship Service Ham. Prayer Service Thurs day 7pm rm Itcil OF JESUS CHRIST I.ATTEHDAY SAINTS Misting al 3n2 E Bond Sunday Sairamcni meeting 9 oo a in . Sunday School in a m. Branch President David Mc.Mciiiigle Phone I ihb-9IM9 or 94V 4134. NORTH IRYLNG WBiLEYAN ( HUHtll, nvnrf <4 Wraida hi»l and Wing R*f* Pa*lnr Mark Wade 5519 Hm-ht-r Rd Phone "*>•*82H7 Sunday S-hcM>l 10 a m . Worship 11 a.m . Evening Sens— 7 p.m . I'nn-r Srrvic »■ Wednesday 7pm, Nur—-n pro*>d"<i for all FIRST I’KESBYTf.RIAS CHURCH. Hastings. M, Willard H Curtis. Minuter Eileen Hills—. Ihr Christian Ed Sunday. May H - Morning Worship 9 30 and 11.00 Nursery provided Broailcasl of tiw 9;3O •ervire over WBCH AM and F.M 9 30 Church School Cla-ae-s fif all age. 10 30 Coffee Hour in churrh dining n»rm 10:» Children'* Choir practKe in Memorial Hal1 7:30 “Fun in Marriage Workshop’ film *ni-s in Mrnsrna! flail Monday - 7:30 Sessummreting. 740 Cirrle 6. meets at the homref Ethel Barber 7ue»d.iv - 19.00 The Pr-'diyten of Lake Mirhigan will meet at the first Presbyterian Churrh. Jackson ~ (Ml Vaca Hon Bible School Tinchers' Work­ shop in churrh dining room 7 30 Amity Workshop in the louni— Wednc-dav - 7 30 Chancel Choir prartire Thursday • 6 30 Kirk Choir prartire Saturday 3 15 Adult Fellowship will meet at the rhurrh to travel to the flving Horse-hne Ranch m Yankee Springs Coat for horsetcick nding i» $4 00 (person 5 30 Adult FrUowdup Picnic at Chief Noonday Pavillion Bring your own meat, bncrage and dish (/■ t*>— Bring soft­ ball equipment. fn»brr*.etc HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South st M-79 Jack Bartholomew, pa.lor. phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, ehoir director Sunday schedule 9-40 Fellowihip and coffee. 955 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Wonhip, 6:00 Youth Meet3a. 740 Evening Worship. Nursery for •ervice*. tranaportation provided to and from^moenin^arrvicee Prayer mreting. 7 HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 221) Wesl Collax SI Bible Lecture 9:30 a.m.; Walchtower Study Hi:45 a.m ; Tuesdav • Congregation Bible Study 8 ?m . Thursday ■ Theocratic School :3U; Service meetinga-.an FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W. Green St, Harting* Myron K WiUiama. Miniater Miaa France* Horne, May. 8. 1983 • 9.30 xm. Church School 930 a.m Bauman Series. 1040 am. Coffee Fellowship. 1930 a m. Radio Broadcart. WBCH. 11:00 a m. Worship Service. "New Path; Are Fun*. 6:00 a m Jr. Hi and Sr Hi Fellowship* Monday May 9. 1983 ■ 5 30 ?.m. Cub Sctxrta. 6:30 pm. Handbell Choir. :0O pm Boy Srout* Tuesday. May 10. 1983 9:30 a m. Bauman Sene* 12.40 noon Hi Noonere. 2 15 pm Cub Dena, 6:30 p.m UM Men FeBowahio Wednesday. May 11. 1983 6:45 a.m Men's breakfast and Bible study. 19.00 a.m. UMW Board. 11 50 a m. UMW Luncheon. 7:00 n.m. Qiunml on Mmirtne*. 7:10. p.m. Work Chancel Choir. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 502 Eaal Grand St Mark J Highman. Paator. Ph 948-2828 Sunday Scbxol. 10 a m . raomrag worship and children'* church. 11 a.m.; yuut hmeeunga. 5 p.m.; evening worship. 6 p.m Thursday Prayer meeting 7 pm. Thursday teen cla*M and Primary Adven ture* 7 p.m Nursery provided for all aervice* Wr welcome all' THE NOTE OF I'RAISF. (The New Note!. 12223 Chief Noonday Rd . Gun Uke area Thuraoav night Hibk rtudy 7 pm 79578t>8 WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W. Sute Rd. (Old Algonquin School) Paator Jeff Arnett, phone home. 948-2792, churrh 948-2549. Sunday; Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship 1045 am. evening service 6:30 GHACi: LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St. Michael Anton. PaMor. Ph 9459414. Sunday. May 1 - H 45 Churrh Srhmil (all agerl. 101X1 Worehlp Service. Munday. May 2 - 7:UI Bethel. Tuewlay. May 3 - 7::«i Adult Info. Wedneaday. May 4 • 9 .HI Wordwateller*. 7:00 Sarah Cirrlr Thunday. May 5 - 4:15 Children'* Chr.. 740 Sr. Chr. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JB<US CHRIST OF LAmiR-DAY SAINTS. 8. Jefferson at Walnut. Kenneth Colburn. Paator. Home 698-8567. Sunday School 10 a.m . Worahip It a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Jamas HU|mdorf, Parlor Sunday Services: 9.45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 1140 xm Morning Warship Service; 6:00 pm. Evening Service. Wednesday: 7:00 pm. Service* for Adults. Teens and Children. Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Vcrelrr Hoad. I Mile South of M-50 Ix-iwevn Darby and Naah ICnaib P;i*lor. HiflStevctw I*hnnel»l-23I5 in u in Sunday School; 11 a.m Morning Wurhsip. 7 o'clock Sunday evening worship; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service ST. EDWARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odreaa Rev. Louia Badooe. Administntoc. 374-8274 or 374-7406. Satwtey Maae 5:30 p.m; Sunday Maaaaa 8 and 10. KALAMAZOO - Mrs. Audrey A. Pagliai, 61. formerly of Hastings, died Tuesday, May 3, 1983, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 6, from the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Allen D. Hellwege will officiate with burial in Cedar Creek Cemetery. She was boro in Hope Township, Barry County, on December 12,1921, the daughter of Carl and Ada (Moorman) Gillons. She attended Hines School. She lived in Battle Creek for several years where she was employed by Kelloggs and later by Michigan Carton Co. She married John Pagliai on February 23, 1951. She came to Hastings in 1952 and was employed by Hastings Mfg. Co. for a short time. She had lived in Kalamazoo since 1956 where she worked for American Tool Co. and then for 23 years at Parchment Dry Cleaners Store. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Kalamazoo. She is survived by her husband, John; six sisters, Mrs. Leah Phillips of Nashville, Mrs. Alma Osborne of Battle Creek, Mrs. William (Thea) Hart and Mrs. Max (Noralee) Bracy, both of Hastings. Mrs. Blaine (Margaret) Bell of Stubenville, Ohio, and Mrs. Albert (Barbara) Dalstra of Grand Rapids; two brothers, Frank and Wesley Gillons, both of Hastings. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie, in 1972 and a brother, Howard Gillons and a sister. Mina McGrath. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. WtXlHBUKY UNITED HREDIKEN. JtM uri M-IHi N. uf M-5U. in Village of WiMihury. Purtnr Duunr Waller. Ph.uw 374-7251. Wiwship *ervin- IF.34I ajn.; Sunday S«-hool 1(1:45 n.m.; Youth Fellow­ ship Wnfiwwlay 7 p.m.; Bible Study mimI Prayer Service Wnlm-KUy 7 p ni CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Comer of hl and 2nd Ave.. Lake Odessa Pastor George Speas. Phone 374-8756. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:09 a.m Sunday School - 10:08 a.m. Evening Service - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Eve. Prayer Meeting -7:30 p.m. LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST Hwy. M-50, H mito W. of MAC. Laka Odraaa Rae. Jama Hutatt, Paator. Worship 8:30 acj 11 in; Erasing Servica at 7:30 p.m. CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST, 912 Fourth Av* Rav. Staphan Kelkr. Ph 3748861, Church School 9:45 *m. Worahip Servira* 8:30 and 11 a.m Coffa Hour 12 noon. LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Partnr Daryl Kauffman. :i67-4555. Ama from the high achooL 7180 Velte Rd . M-50 Sunday School 19.09 a.m.. Worship Service 11:00 am Evsning Service 6 30 pm; Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7-341 p m CHRISTIAN REFORMED 620 Sixth Ara Rev B*n Ridder Ph 374-8607 9 30 a m Coffee Hour. 945 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Worship Service CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Are Rev Randal! Kohl* Ph 3748753. Worship Hour 9.30 a m.. Fellowship Hour 1930 am. Church School Ham. MOTHERS COME IN MANY FORMS; THEIR LOVE IN ONLY ONE £hey come in every shape and size, And some are youthful, some mature; Bu; mothers in whatever guise Have trials that they must endure. Your mother showed her loving care Whenever you stayed out all day; Those anxious moments turned her hair A shade called prematurely gray. She understood each childhood phase, And she was there to dry your tears. You'll never know how many ways She helped you in your growing years. So pay her homage every day; Though mothers can be short or tall, Your faith deciares in every way Their love to be "one size fits all”. — Gloria Nowak Myrna M. Kruse FREEPORT - Myrna M. Kn«e, 64, ol 350. Cherry St., died Tuesday afternoon. May 3, suddenly on arrival at Pennock Hospital. She was the owner and operator of Kruse Adult Foster Care Home in Freeport. She is survived by six sons, 1st Sgt. Timothy S. Otto with the U.S. Army in Germany, Michael A. Otto of ML Morris, Mich., Mitchell A. Otto of Grandville, Peter F. Otto of Hastings, Patrick K. Otto of Grand Rapids, Raymond S. Knee of Caledonia; one son, David F. preceded her in death; also 10 grandchildren and two sisters. Funeral mass will be offered Sat., May 7, at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Middleville with Rev. Joseph Thatchett officiating. Burial will be in Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made io the American Heart Association. Arrangements by the Roetman Funeral Home, Freeport. Gloria Bom MADISON, IND. - Mrs. Gloria Born, 55, formerly of Woodland, died April 18, 1983 in Madison, Ind. of a lengthy illness. She was boro on July 21,1977, the daughter of Rupert and Dorothy (Munger) Clark. She graduated from Woodland High School. She married Robert Born in 1944. Mrs. Boro is survived by her husband, Robert; one son, Terry Born of Richland, Wash.; one brother, Charles Clark of Las Vegas, Nev.; and her mother, Mrs. Lewis Arnold of Delton. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 21 at the Zion Lutheran Church of Woodland. Rev. Timothy Rothfuss officiated. Cremation took place with burial at South Martin Cemetery. “Mother Earth News”, other magazines needed at library The Hastings Public Library needs replacement copies for thre^ missing issues of “Mother Earth News” - NovemberDecember )980, January-February 1982, and July-August 1982. Gifts of these, or of issues before the library subscription began in May, I960, would be most welcome. Other periodical issues needed are “Astronomy”, February 1979; “Consumers' Research Magazine", March 1982; "Psychology Today”, April 1979; "Newsweek”, August 31,1981; and "Populir Science", February 1980. Duplicate copies of “Michigan History" or of “Grand River Valley Review” for cir­ culation would also be welcomed. The library receives “Michigan History" for binding and reference use. Catholic Daughters install members The St. Rose of Lima Court of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas installed new members in ceremonies conducted Tuesday. The new members are Valerie Allen, Elyse Miller, Rose Barry, Florence Lentz and Judy Jenkins. Conducting the installation was Alice Killian of the Battle Creek court. E.W. Bliss appoints new manager of packaging machinery The appointment of James E. Wilkins as manager of packaging machinery is announced by Lewis A. Mahoney, general manager of E.W. Bliss Division. Wilkins moves to this manager’s position with offices in the Hastings facility from Bliss’ cor­ porate headquarters in Southfield, where for the past two years he was a senior sales engineer for the Bliss press line. Prior to that time, Wilkins was associated with the packaging machinery group for nine years in varying positions, including design engineering, inside sales and sales engineering. He is a graduate of Kellogg Community College with a degree in industrial engineering. He is a member of the Can Manufacturing Institute. He and his family will reside in Hastings. For all the years of love. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 8. Give Mom an F I'D’ Big Hug' Bouquet In a Pfahzgraff Stoneware Serving Dish with brass-plated cany 'n serve rack. *15.00 SMALL DISH *18.50 LARGE DISH and Joe Schroeder X/Hastings Flower Shop • • . and Greenhouses Yf5A Ju«< North ol Michigan Av*rw*Bridg* Send your love with special * Reg’Siered trademark Flonsts Transworld Delivery AssocaUion •C1983 Florists Transwodd Dehvery Association care.' �Page 5, Thursday. May 5, 1983, The Hostings Banner Exchange Club announces plans Lake Odessa News: The Merry Social Club held its April meeting at Lake Manor with Alice Archer as hostess. Viola Henry and Cecil Perin were on the program committee and Edna George, the club president, conducted the business meeting. A social hour, games and lunch followed. Mildred Shade and fam ilies are planning to get together on Mother’s Day to be held at the recreation room at Lake Manor on Sunday, May 8. A potluck lunch will be served and a shower will be held for the baby of John and Lori (Stalter) Endres during the afternoon. Mildred Hall will celebrate her 90th bir­ thday on May 2. Happy Birthday to you. The volunteers of Pennock Hospital, which includes members of the Hospital Guilds, were honored last week at an awerds lun­ cheon. Alice Archer, Cecile Perin, and Mabel Vandecar of local Hospital Guild No. 41 were among thnse attending. Receiving awards were Alice, for 500 hours and Laura Allen, Mabel Vandecar and Cecil Perin for 250 hours. Laura Allen. Alice Archer, Edna George, Lotlie Hough. Flora Ainsworth, and Mabel Vandecar, mean while, were among those receiving certificates. Some were unable to attend. Lottie Hough was the hostess at the Hospital Guild No. 41. Work completed on WeAiesday afternoon for Pennock Hospital were four dozen small baby diapers. The May meeting will be with Cecil Perin. The Blue Star Mothers held their April meeting at Lake Manor on Tuesday with a potluck supper. A business meeting, social hour and games followed. Janet Barker, who recently sold her home on Lapo Road on Jordan Lake, is residing in the Smith house on Third Avenue with her children. The Lake Odessa Lions Club is working on its projects which will benefit the local community. The first one is money donated to the village to support the swimming program at Jordan Lake for the young people and also toward the upkeep of the beach and to pay the swimming Instructors and guards. Other programs are-to assist in the upkeep of the community center on M-50, White Cane donations, getting glasses and Michigan Week calendar set for city hearing aids for the disadvantaged in the village and donating to the eye bank in Ann Arbor and donating funds to the Welcome Home for the Blind and the Leader Dog projects. The Local Womens Fellowship of the Congregational Church hosted the West Central Association of Congregational Church Women on Thursday, May 5. Registration was at 9:30 a.m. and a coffee hour, followed by a noon luncheon, were held in the church dining room. The guest speaker was Rev. James Frank of the Galilee Baptist Chruch at Saranac who will be giving an illustrated talk - “A Journey Behind the Iron Curtain." Mrs. Joseph Majinska, Sr., who resides at the Mobile Hume Estates on Tupper Lake Street, has returned from Las Vegas, where she visited her son and family, the Richard Majinskas. Her daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Gasper of Belding, accompanied her on the trip made by plane and, while there, at­ tended the wedding of Th erase, the oldest daughter of Richard and Elizabeth. She married Robert Walker who is stationed at the near by Air Force Base. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Nichols from the upper peninsula and daughter Debbie and husband of Kalamazoo also made the trip, as well as his parents from Massachusets. The Majinskas have always been residents ot the local area and most of the family still resides in the area. William Eckstrom, superintendent of Lakewood Schools, reports that with the anticipated mprovement in the state economy and the receiving of the state aid payments, it was decided that board of education will not ask for a millage increase this June. The present millage expires in 1984. Sunday, May 8. the women of the Congregational Church will attend a Mother's Day breakfast in the church dining room with the men of the church serving thr meal. On Sunday, during the coffee hour after the morning church service at the Congregational Church, Dione and Alton Manley were honored for their 59th wedding Woodland News anniversary with a decorated cake made for the occasion. Al and Denise Westendorp of Buchanan announced the birth of a son, Kurt Michael, weighing eight pounds and four ounces. He was born at the South Bend, Inc.. Memorial Hospital on April 10. Grandparents are Don and Julie Westendorp of lake Odessa and Dean and Darlene Lockwood of Galien. Great grandmother is Nellie Young of Lake Odessa and great- grandfather is Ed Westendorp of Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mosson and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Decker of Lake Odessa are the grandparents of a new baby, April Renae, who weighed eight pounds and four ounces. She was bom to Mr. and Mrs. Alien Decker of Hastings on April 23. This makes five granddaughters and one grandson for the Deckers. The Lake Odessa Eastern Star Chapter will meet at the Masonic Temple on Tuesday evening. May 10. for its regular meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Ackerson of Musgrove Highway in Lake Odessa and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ackerson of Sunfield are the grandparents of a granddaughter, born April 19 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids to Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ackerson of Jordan Lake Highway in Lake Odessa. The VFW Post and Auxiliary continue to serve Sunday morning breakfasts at their hall. The next Swiss steak supper is scheduled for May 13 unless changed. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock spent the weekend at Dayton, Ohio with Mr. and Mrs. Neil Watters. Palo Rebekah Lodge hosted the Rebekah District No. 22 meeting on Friday at its hall with Cecil Perin and Estella Robinson at­ tending from here. A forenoon and afternoon sessions were held with a luncheon at noon. Last Friday, Sister Carmella of Mt. .Pleasant spent Friday with her sister, Reine Peacock. Saturday, they visited Frances Glasgow of Hastings before going to Grand Rapids for the weekend with Sister William Mary and guests. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock and Michele were Sunday dinner guests and Reine accompanied them home. by Catherine Lucas Mamie Booth of Cleveland, Tenn, visited her sister. Bumice Vroman, in Woodland this week. Mrs. Booth has spent three weeks in Michigan visiting various family members in Ionia, Saranac and Hastings, and has ended her visit with three days at the Joe Vroman residence. ’ She returned to Ten­ nessee on Wednesday. Monday evening. May 2, Zion Lutheran Church Women held their annual MotherDaughter Banquet. Dinner was served to somewhere between 120 and 130 ladies and youngsters by the men of the church. Hats were the theme of the evening and the tables were decorated with arrangements made of tiny hats by Viola Cunningham. Most of the ladies and girls wore hats. Following the dinner, a program was held in the church sanctuary. Eve Wright gave the devotion, Janine Frizzell did a reading representing mothers, and her sister, Roxanne Bursley, gave a reading representing daughters. A hat parade was held in which everyone who was wearing a hat marched around the sanctuary to show their hat to the tune of “Easter Parade” or “DM Gray Bonnet”. The Vietnam vet counseling available < 3 The Vet Center, located at 1940 Eastern S.E., Grand Rapids, is a Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Counseling Program, established by the Veterans Administration in 1979. The Grand Rapids Vet Center opened its doors for service in 1982. The goal of this program is to provide a broad range of outreach readjustment counseling and referral services to Veteran’s of the Vietnam Era. Veterans do not need to be residents of Kent County in order to receive this free service The Vet Center provides outreach, including com­ munity direction, leading to the locating and engagement of Veterans who are in need of service; individual, group and family counseling; referral to any appropriate community agencies and service providers; facilitation of the provision of effective services to Vietnam Era Veterans at existing V.A. facilities; and follow up to ensure adequacy of services and refferrals; provide employment counseling and placement in conjunction with the Michigan Employment Security Commission. The Vet Center Team consist of Clyde Poag, ACSW, Team Leader, Bob Richards. MSW, outreach specialist; Tony Martinaitis, outreach specialist; Donna Chivis, Office Manager In addition to the staff already mentioned, there are seven part time staff members, and all staff members, with the exception of one, are Vietnam Era Veterans. hats were judged and prizes were given to On Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Mattson Lorraine Freelund for the silliest hat, Jean brought their son, Calvin Alexander, home to Roberts for tne prettiest hat, Norma Smith Woodland from Pennock Hospital. Calvin for the largest and most colorful hat, and to was born on Saturday, April 30, and has two Alice Morrow for the most original hat. Alice ' older sisters. Morrow’s hat was a red gingham quilted Woodland Village Council is discussing the chicken. Later a skit was performed by 12 parking problem on Main Street and looking church women wearing hats that was tilled for possible solutions. Letters have gone to., “A Dozen Hats”. The subject of the skit was every business or organization that operates' church membership from a woman’s point of on Main Street in Woodland asking that employees or workers park at the far north view. After the program ended, everyone was told to take a daffodil from the bucket end of the street or on Broadway. full that was in the church lobby as a present Harold Stannard spent a few days at his for Mother’s Day. The daffodils had been home in Woodland during April. He flew to donated by Mrs. Marguarita Baitinger. Michigan with a friend from California, Josh The community education blood pressure Fredericks, who had business in Michigan. clinic will be held at Woodland School on They arrived Wednesday and Mr. Monday, May 9, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. This Freder cks returned to Los Angeles on will be the last blood pressure clinic of this Sunday morning. Mr. Stannard stayed until school year. after the Lions Club meeting on Tuesday Zion Lutheran Church has collected evening and returned to California on around $289 to help Larry Lubitz meet his Wednesday. While in Woodland, Mr. Stan­ required amount to be able to serve in the nard visi‘«d at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Sports Ministry of the Campus Crusade for Tom Niethamer, Mrs. Ruth Niethamer, Mr. Christ. Other groups are also helping Larry. and Mrs. Jim Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crockford, and attended Sunday moming services at Zion Lutheran Church. The Woodland Lions Club met at their den 4th Annual Boulder Rd. on Main Street on Tuesday, April 26. An election was held and Mike Wrubel was elected president for the next year. Tom Gillilanu was elected first vice president; (12 different Mies in Mme % mile) George Speas, second vice president; Mike Piper, third vice president; Ed Markwart, Bring your relatives and friends ... secretary; and George Schaibly remains Jump in your cars, trucks & trailers treasurer. Cliff Mattson and Willis Dalton will be directors. Installation will be in June. and ...COME ON OUT!! Larry Smith, formerly of Smith Brothers EAST OF HASTINGS 2 MILES. Elevators, showed slides and talked about his recent trip to Costa Rica. The Woodland Lions plan to hold a ham dinner for the public on Saturday, May 28. 9 a.m. toS p.m. The dinner will be held in Herald Classic Memorial Park in Woodland from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Take outs will be available. All members of the Lions Club will soon be selling tickets. Hastings will have its first full Michigan Week celebration, this year, through the sponsorship of the newly formed Hastings Exchange Club. While some events are still tentative, Ronald Miller, club president, said that something has been scheduled for every day during the week and local governments, schools, churches and other civic organizations are cooperating to make the celebration community-wide. Michigan Week will kick-off on Saturday, May 14. which has been designated as Community Pride Day. Downtown mer­ chants will lead the way as they take their brooms and sweep main street clean. "Homeowners are encouraged to show their pride of ownership by cleaning their yards and garages and touching up their landscaping on that day," Miller said. Each day will open with a flag-raising ceremony at 8 a.m. at Hastings City Hall, conducted by local youth organizations. The Hastings Jaycees will also be placing the American Hag each day along State Street. Sunday. May 15 will be Family Unity Day. The Hastings Ministerial Association is cooperating in the effort by spreading the Michigan Week message through their churches. Miller said that tentative plans Ninth grade students from Hastings schools will lie the focus of events on Mon­ day. May 16, Government Day. The students will visit Barry County Circuit Court at 9 a.m . where they will hear a talk by Judge Hudson Deming. Later, they will divide up and spend time with city and county government officials, learning the role of each government office. "All of the citizens of Hastings. BarnCounty and Michigan are encouraged to look al the role of government in their lives on this day." Miller said. The Freedom Shrine, donated to Hastings schools 20 years ago by the first Hastings Exchange Club, will br rededicated on Tuesday. May 17, Heritage Day. in ceremonies at Hastings Junior High School. The shrine of replicas of 28 documents related to American freedom is located in the west wing of the Hastings Junior High School. also call fora community praycr service and family picnic at Tyden Park and to have all of the church bells in the city toll at 1 p.m. The day will also be highlighted by an All­ Michigan luncheon at the Community Building on the Barry County Fairgrounds. Continued to page 12 “Should we value criminal signatures?” Lindbergh Baby Kidnapped! Millions of Americans awoke ine moming to find this headline staring them in the face. It was 1932, and Charles Lindbergh. Jr., the curlyhaired infant son of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh, had been stolen from his family home. The child's worried parents, willing to sacrifice whatever was necessary to ensure the safe return of their infant son, paid the ransom demanded by the unknown kid­ nappers. It was money paid in vain — the baby had already been killed. An angry, shocked America listened to their radios to hear that one of the kid­ nappers, sullen-faced Bruno Hauptmann, had been arrested and charged with the crime. National attention suddenly focused on Hauptmann, and overnight he became a household name. Crowds thronged to catch a glimpse of him when he was escorted from his jail cell to the courtroom where his trial took place. Letters began pouring in, barraging the suspected killer with requests for autographs. America was fascinated with the alleged killer! Hauptmann was not a man of means, and, in order to make money for his defense, he offered his autograph * to everyone who would send him a $1 check. This was a tidy sum during the depressed 1930s. When he endorsed each check sent to him, the sender would have his famed signature on their cancelled check. The $1 checks streamed in, allowing Hauptmann to cash in on his notoriety. These checks are still turning up on the autograph market—only now the price for one of Bruno Hauptmann's endorsed checks can be as high as $100 each! A philographer (autograph collector) knows there are four ways a signature ac­ celerates in value. First is the sudden and unexpected death of a famous or infamous person, as in the case of Marilyn Monroe, Bonanza Garage Sales John F. Kennedy, John Lennon, Elvis Presley, or John Dillenger. A person elected to the presidency of the United States also sees his autograph taking a dramatic climb in value. Cases in point are those of Ronald Reagan, Jimmie Carter, Gerald R. Ford, but most of all, Richard Nixon. Anyone who made an important discovery, broke some sort of existing world record, or accomplished a seemingly impossible feat would see his or her autograph immediately rise in value. Such was the case with Sir Edmund Hillary after scaling Mt. Everest, with Neil Armstrong after his moon-walk, and astronauts Young and Crippen after their successful space-shuttle flight. The fourth horrendous circumstance for making your autograph famous is by killing someone famous. Here again we see that man’s inhumanity to man is oflimes rewarded. Live television guarantees instant electronic notoriety to those sick enough to seek it. No one ever heard of Mark Chapman until he shot John Lennon. John Hinckly was just another crazed drifter until he shot and wounded President Reagan. Throughout history, vicious killers and mindless murders have caught the public’s fascination. Who hasn’t heard the jingle: “Lizzie Borden took an ax, gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one!” Lizzie hacked her way into American history and, as a result, her autographed letters sell for over $1,000 each. Her only claim to fame is a much-publicized murder trial where she eventually was found innocent of murdering her mother and father. It seems the more gruesome the crime, the more attention it is guaranteed. Dozens of’ books and magazine articles have been written about New York murderer David “Son of Sam" Berkowitz and about Charles Manson, the hypnotic-eyed master-murderer who ordered the deaths of a number of Los Angeles residents, including movie actress Sharon Tate. We immortalize these lunatics in movies and television. Billy the Kid, Lizzie Borden. Al Capone, John Dillinger and other criminals have been written into movie history. Gary Gilmore gained national notoriety by demanding and getting the death penalty. Hundreds of reporters and television newscasters from all over the world were present at the Utah State Prison in early 1977 when Gilmore was.executed by a firing squad. A recent television movie about his life and subsequent execution has been aired. Gary Gilmore was somewhat of an artist, and his pen-and-ink drawings are selling for over $100 each. They certainly are nol.selling because of his artistic ability, but because he killed in cold blood. Whether we like it or not, these people are an indisputable part of American history. Many have changed the course of history entirely. A simple look at Lee Harvey Oswald explains why. Many historians doubt that President John F. Kennedy would have allowed the Vietnam war to escalate to the dramatic proportions of his successor, Lyndon B. Johnson. And consider James Earl Ray; did he or did he not shoot and kill Martin Luther King? A jury said he did. Ray says he didn't. The fact is. King is dead Had he lived, it would be interesting to know what land of role he would have played in politics during the past decade. There’s also Sirhan Sirhan — the assassin of Robert Kennedy. Had Kennedy lived, he conceivably could have beaten Nixon in the presidential election. Watergate would never have happened. Should we covet and collect autographs of criminals, and, in so doing, are we un­ wittingly condoning their attrocities? It's a decision we each must make. 1WQ This FRI. & SAT., MAY6&7 uUoftog cDag is Swchq.uUaq^ Jim Toburen for HASTINGS SCHOOL BOARD FAVORITE SHIRTS & PANTS-ON SALE! syas Shirt. 12-18 •eg 1100 New <ers«on o< our Best base m t-esfl spring prints Button front and pu'iow-r styles in no-fuss poi.este' interlock Regular 12 00 shins ,r s>zes 3fl-4d on uie Ten days only- Regular 13 00-14 00 puii-on pants >n sr.ag-resistant polyester corored for spring Sues 10-20 32-so 10J8-11.M. fflODE O'DRV 108 E. STATE ST.. HASTINGS •Jim Toburen has Worked al Flexfab, Inc. for ten years and is currently the company's treasurer. •Jim graduated from Michigan Stale University in 1969 with a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance and worked for three years os a certified public accountant with a Grand Rapids firm before joining Flexfab. •He serves on the board of directors al Hostings Savings and Loan Association and the board of directors of the Has­ tings Area Community Fund, where he is a former treasurer. •He and his wife. Barb, hove two children in the local school system. •Jim says that he would like to "work with the school board and the now superintendent to improve our educational system so thoi all our children have the opportunity to be educated in the manner they deserve ond have a right to." VOTE • June 13 VOTE for JIM TOBUREN, Hastings School Board P»d (orb, Jim Totturtn for School Board «14 GUnwood Dr *<( 49058 Members only. 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They are: first row, from left, Donna Windish, Sue Kaechele, Brenda Dystra, Tim Lewis, and Dale Draper. Back row, from left, are: Dave VanSickle, ChrisNoah, Jim Schipper, Phil Teater, and Jim Verlinde. Christopher Noah, son of Dr. and Mrs. Melvin Noah, 9776 Green Lake Road. Mid­ dleville. shares top honors in this year's Top Ten seniors with an outstanding 4.00 grade point average. Chris majored in band. English, math and science as well as being a member of the Future Problem Solving Club. In addition to be a four year player on both the basketball and tennis teams he also was a member of both the symphonic and jazz bands. Leadership has been a very real part of Chris' high school career as he has served commendably as Student Council president and class president as a sophomore. He was chosen as a National Honor Society recipient as a sophomore. Chris' service doesn’t stop wit|) his numerous school activities, however, as he has served four years as his church’s youth group [resident and was also a district and conference representative on the state level for the Methodist Church. The University of Michigan is Chris’ choice for a college, where he will take a science oriented class schedule to begin fulfilling a long term goal in medical science. James Verlinde, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Verlinde, 513 Edward Street, Mid­ dleville, has an excellent 4.00 G.P.A. and shares top position in this year’s Top Ten. Math, science, and English were Jim's majors, while social science, band and business were his minors. Football and baseball were Jim’s sports specialities: he played four years in both sports. He also kept basketball stats and was a sports writer for the ‘Middleville Sun & News" for two years. Jim has been very active in various leadership roles during his high school career, serving as class treasurer, a member of the Student Council for two years, a student representative on the Curriculum Council and school representative to the Senate Youth Scholarship Program. He is a three year member of National Honor Society, serving as president in his senior year. The Future Problem Solving Club and Close Up also benefited from Jim’s in­ volvement. Jim's activities didn’t stop at school. He is involved in church activities and also umpires and helps local little league baseball teams. Working at Verlinde’s Chevrolet during his high school years rounded out Jim’s schedule. The Michigan State University Honors College is Jim's college choice where he will study to prepare for entry into Michigan State University's Engineering College. Brenda Dystra. daughter of Paul and Sheila Dykstra, 7094 Wood School Road, Freeport has a G.P.A. of 3.919. During Brenda’s high school career she majored in social studies, English and business and Announcing SATURDAY BANKING in Hastings Beginning this Saturday, our drive-in service will be open from 8:30 to noon each and every Saturday. Now you’ll be able to make deposits and withdrawals, make loan payments and cash checks on Saturday. In essence, you’ll be able to do most of your banking on Saturday, from the comfort of your car. Cttv Sank Offices in Hastings and Middleville Member FDIC Serving yourfinancial needs since 1886! minored in math and science. Brenda was a junior inductee into the National HonoSociety. She was a band member as a feshman. Brenda has taken advantage of the Kent Skills program as both a junior and senior studying in the accounting program. With her Kent Skills experience, Brenda is hopeful of getting a job in the accounting field. She is also considering the possibility of attending Aquinas College or a computer school. Phillip Teater. son of George and Carole Teater of 5801 Solomon Road, Middleville earned a fine 3.914 G.P.A. in the science, math and English areas, carrying minors in business, social studies and band. His ac­ tivities have been varied as he served on the Student Council, band and National Honor Society. Sports have played an important part in Phil’s high school career. He has played four years of both football and track and one year of basketball. The youth group of his church benefited from Phil’s expertise as he served as its president. Phil plans on enrolling at Michigan Technological University this fall to study electrical engineering. Susan Kaechele. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Kaechele, 6350 N. Middleville Road, Middleville, is also a member of this year’s Top Ten. Sue earned a high 3.857 G.P.A. with majors in the math, English, business and mnusic areas. Sue has been a flag girl, cheerleader and band member as well as a three year member of the National Honor Society. Four years of track and three years of basketball rounded out Sue's high school career. Sue plans on attending Grand Rapids Junior College for two years and tran­ sferring to Western Michigan University with an interest in accoiaiting and business. James Schipper, son of Reverend and Mrs. Earl Schipper. 10500 Green Lake Road, Middleville, has a 3.857 G.P.A. and has also been a member of National Honor Society since his sophomore year. Jim has earned majors in the math, Spanish, business and English areas. He is the senior class vice president and was a member of the Student Council in the tenth grade. Athletics have been important to Jim as he participated in football, basketball, and baseball. In seven of these sports seasons hewas a varsity starter. In keeping with his sports interest, Jim has helped others in the fourth and fifth grade boys' basketball program. He has helped with the T.K. Booster group and has also been a member of the Peace Reformed Youth Group. Jim plans to go to either Hope College, Calvin College or Arizona State University with hopes to become a certified public accountant. Timothy Lewis, son of Kathy Lewis, 319 Whippoorwill Court, Middleville and Roger Lewis of Battle Creek, is another member of this year's Top Ten with a fine 3.778 G.P.A. Music, math, English and science have been majors for Tim white social studies was a minor. Tim has been very active in T.K.’s music department having spent four years in the symphonic and jazz bands. In his senior year Tim served as drum major for T.K.’s marching band. He also participated in three musicals during his high school career. Tim was inducted into the National Honor Society as a sophomore and was on the yearbook staff two years, serving as editor in his senior year. Leadership is a strong point for Tim as he has served on the Student Council in his sophomore year and as class president in his junior and senior years. The Future Problem Solvers Club has also been one of his interests. Three years of golf and tennis rounded out Tim's activities at Thornapple Kellogg. In addition to these activates Tim has been involved with his church youth group for four years. Tim plans to go to the University of Michigan for four years with an aim of at­ tending law school. Donna Windish, daughter of Richard and Judy Windish, 5904 Whitneyville Road, Middleville, earned a 3.757 G.P.A. over her high school career. Her majors were in English and math with a minor in science. Donna was inducted into the National Honor Society as a sophomore. She is also a member of the quiz team of the First Bapitst Church of Middleville. Donna plans on at­ tending Cedarville College in Ohio with an aim of becoming a registered nurse. Dale Draper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Draper, 313 Cardinal Court, Middleville, is a two year member of the National Honor Society and has earned a 3.694 G.P.A. in the English, drafting and math areas. Yearbook journalism and Future Teachers Association bolds Dale’s interest as a senior. Dale also ran track and was a member of the freshman and junior varsity football teams. The MiddelVilla Keeps Dale bujy during his out of school hours where he is a part time cook. Dale plans on attending Michigan Technological University majoring in engineering Dave VanSickle, son of Gary and Joyce VanSickle, 454 Barlow Lake Road, Mid­ dleville, has earned a 3.629 G.P.A. with majors in the math, science, English and social science areas. Dave also has a minor in business. Athletics have been a key part of Dave's high school career as he played four years each of football, basketball and track. Dave was voted captain of the track teams as a senior. As a sophomore Dave was inducted into the National Honor Society and served his class as vice president. Dave represented his class as a Student Council representative in the 11th and 12th grades and on the Homecoming Court as a senior. Dave is waiting for acceptance to the United States Air Force Academy and has been accepted at both the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. Dave will be making a decision later this spring regarding his place of study. Hastings High Honor Roll 9th GRADE High Honors (3.50 to 4.00 gpa) Amy Atkinson, Jennifer Barkhuff, Caryn Black, Tom Bradford, Suzie Carlson, Bret Clements, Martha Dimmers, Nikki Dunham, Tina Elliott, Floyd Gates, Mike Grebenok, Susan Halstead, Todd Havey, Stephen Hayes, Tamda Jordan, Jason Kelley, Sue Klovanich, Deborah Mead, Melia Miller, Christine Morgan, Jill O'Connor, Eric Paavo, Maj da Seuss, Lisa Sharp, Michael Sherry, Jeff Smith, Michael Stout, Stephen Sweetland, Sara Thompson, William Walker, Natasha Warren, Nick Willison, Becky Wood, Angela Yesh, Jolyn Zimmerman. Honors (3.19 to 3.49 gpa) Mark Anton, Michael Begg, Rex Brown', Nancy Burandt, David Byrne, Barbara Case, Jeanine Chenier, Diana Count, Starlette Cross, Troy Dalman, Scott Farr, Daniel Ferris, Becky Fields, Rick Frey, Ann Gaylor, Ty Green, Lyle Gross, Belinda Guernsey, Kim Hilgendorf, Michelle Hobert, Jack Homing, Angela Lumbert, Patrick McIntyre, Dawn Michnal, Eric Pattok, Michael Pickard, Andrew Roush, John Salik, Susan Satterfield, Mark Schaubel, Timothy Slocum, Shawn Smith, Rodney Snore, Lor Stamm, Earl Thompson, Matthew Timm, Kristin Trahan, Mary Walton, Daniel Whinnen, Melissa Wieckowski, Charlene Winey, Judy Wymer. Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.09 gpa) Penny Allen, Larry Cameron, James Case, Susan Clark, Kelly Fuhi, Bruce Hoffman, John Kubek, Felicia Landon, Wayne Meade, Judy Neymeiyer, Julie Tinkler. 19th GRADE • High Honors (3.50 to 4.00 gpa) Jennifer Abson, Jeff Arnold, Mark Bustance, Priscilla Dolan, Nancy Hudson, Kimberly Inman, Kristi Martin, Kris Mat­ thews, Sharon Maurer, Myra Mix, Andy Moskalik, Scott Price, Lori Rohm, Paul Service, Robert Spiker, Phil Strong, Brent Tracy. Honors (3.10 to 3.49 gpa) Cameron Crosby, David Flood, Roome Frick, Philip Gagnon, Brandon Greenfield, Elizabeth Hauschild, Tammy Hill, Cristine Kruko, Amy Loftus, Mark Michael, Matt Mikolajczyk, Kim Erik Ploot, Gregg Shaeffer, Kelley Sisson, Debbie Slocum, Craig Smith, Laurie Snyder, Scott A. Taylor, Sue Veldman. Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.09 gpa) Carieen Blackburn, Eric Cusack, Gary Danuloff, Robbie Kennedy. Christina Lammers, Anthony Marfia, Marvin Mason, Kristi Orlik, Billy Pelfrev, Wayne Pen­ nington. Eric Phillips, Cheryl Stenberg, Tammie Stigall, Robin Styring, Carla Witzel, Edward Woodmansee, Patricia Wren. llth GRADE High Honors (3.50 to 4.00 gpa) Curtess Belson, Brad Bennett. Laura Bradford, Sandra Brimmer, Harold Ciason, Cynthia Collins, Tammy Connor, Katie Del nay, Bill Eltzroth. Karen Forman, Richardia Gibbs, Stephanie Hoekstra, Tim Jenkins, Debbie Lowell, Cara Lydy, Jodi Milter, Kendy Mueller, Ted Scofield, Lisa Warner, Angie Weller, Dan Winebrenner. Honors (3.19 to 3.49 gpa) Paula Atkinson, Scott Bloom, Tom Brown, Jean Byrne, Kim Cairns, Colleen Corrigan, Renee Daniels, Jeff Davis, Brian Echtinaw, Laura Lee Erway, David Finch, Laura Hause, Teri Kessenich, Sancka Logan, Steve Maurer, Angie McKinney, Kraig Micklatcher, Jack Moore, Michelle Newton, Laura Oom, James Pyle, Jeff Schwennesen, Michael Stapler, Teresa Thtrman, Mike Trudgeon, Kenneth Ward. Honorable Mention (3.99 to 3.99 gpa) Jacqueline Bennett, Louis Burroughs, Robin Christiansen, Melissa Covey, Steven Crane, Vickie Elliott, Laura Hanchar, Lori Hummell, Timothy Power, Jim Replogte, Vincent Schantz, Mark Sheldon, Stacy Shepler, Evelynn Sloan, Kevin Trahan, Del Rae Travis, Dori Travis, Barbara Wood. 12th GRADE High Honors (3.50 to 4.99 gpa) Margarita Aramburo, Willie Barry, Kevin Baum, Kimberly Ann Baxter, Scott Bebeau, Sheri Blair, Barbara Carlson, Steven Con­ ner, Caryn Conrad, Scott Coolidge, Sally Czinder, Scott Elliott, Brian Gahan Paige Heniser, Laurie Herbstreith, Christopher Hough, Cynthia Hubert, Paula Huey, Jackie Jaynes, Lisa Keeler, Deneen Lepard, Ken­ neth Logan, Kendra Mack, Bernice Martin, Teresa Maurer, Kelly Mogg, Yvonne Simp­ son, Sandra Spindler, Amy Stack, Steven Strong, Lon Teunessen, Kanay wncox, Connie Williams. Honogs (3.10 to 3.49 gpa) Steve Backe, David Benner, Mary Ben­ nett, Craig Brand, Thomas R. Clark, Michael Cole, S usanne Collins, Donald Geo. Cordray, Jill Daniel, Laurie Denny, Mary Drake, Kelli Duff, Julie Dull, Brenda Finney, Cathy Grebenok, Paul Hausechild, Bill Heath, Eulene Hilgendorf, Robyn Isaacson, Toni Keeler, Dean Krouse, Kerry Lambert, Kyle Lancaster, Cindy Lawrence, Teresa Lord, Gordon Matthews, Lissa McClelland, Jen­ nifer Mead, Randall Miller, Rory Miller, Mitru Enrique Molina, Jeff Moore, Patti Nelson, David Nye, Lisa Paavo, Melissa Pennock, David Pierce. Louarme Segur, Andy Smith. Tina Stamm, Lisa Tinkler, Kim Tobias, Todd Voshell, Dawn White, Connie Williams. Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.99 gpa) Jeanette Abson, Gale Barrus, Ruth Bolthouse. Lisa Brownell, Gary Bustance, Terry Day, Traci Donnini, Robert Fueri, Kathryn Geller. Dana Knickerbocker, Inger Lembke, Kirk Lydy, Lynette Makley, Bruce Martin. Mark McJunkin. Brenda Mead, Matt Meek, Lynn Meeuwsen, Lisa Paine, Anna Perez, Debra Scott, Sherry Short, Cheryl Sisson, Bryan Tobias, David Wood. �Page 7, Thursday, May 5, 1983, The Hastings Banner what’s cookin' I Pancake Fundraiser Charles Andrus, right, by Elaine Gilbert of Frantz Buick-Chevrolet, purchased the first 100 tickets from Dick Deen, left, and Larry Englehart of the Algonquin Lake Community Association for their May 19th pancake supper at the Knights of Columbus Hall on State Rood. Proceeds from the "all you con oat" meal will go to defry the cost of the association's July 4th fireworks display held annually over Algonquin Lake. Project chairman Englehart said the fundraising goal is $1200 for a show he promises will be "larger than any ones In proceeding years '. Andrus said he would distribute his 100 passes by giving two "free tickets” to anyone who comes to the dealership and test drives a new car or truck. "Charlie has been a supporter of the fireworks for a number of years,” said Dean, president of the association, adding, "This is just one of his efforts to support an ongoing program for the community." Tickets for the supper are $2.50 for adults and $1.50 for children under 11. The meal runs from 5 to 8 p.m. This week featuring... Rose Ann Wood Thornapple Kellogg High Honor Roll Rose Ann Wood chops celery for a family favorite recipe for "Yummy Chicken” that she invented herself. "We really like it. . . and it doesn't take long to make,” she said. Rose Ann Wood is one of the many women in the area who has successfully balanced being a wife and mother with having an interesting career at the same time. Achieving that balance wasn't accidental. Rose Ann says she puts her husband and family first and her career falls nicely into place. “My first responsibility is to my marriage and my family. ..even though I love my work," she said. Rose Ann has been in real estate sales for seven years and has been associated with Miller Real Estate in Hastings for the past four years. “I like people and in my job I'm always meeting people and there's something new going on all the time...And I feel privileged to work with Ken (Miller). Rose Ann is the wife of Barry County Sheriff David Wood and the couple will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in November. They have two married daughters, two sons at home, a two-year-old grandson and another grandchild on the way. Their daughter. Holly, is married to Stephen Bolthouse of Hastings. .Daughter, Wendy, and her husband, Ray Hashley. reside in International Falls, Minnesota. Both sons attend Hastings High School. David Jr., is a senior and Michael is a junior there. “We have good kids and we feel real lucky," said Rose Ann. Discussing her philosophies of raising children, she said, “I’m a very firm disciplinarian. I did not wait for Dad to come home. I spanked if I felt they needed it (when they were younger) and had rules and regulations set down. “Probably the most important thing was that we dedicated our children to the Lord and raised them to honor the Lord...and be a testimony for the Lord...with their actions in everyday life," said Rose Ann. Kalamazoo is Rose Ann’s birthplace, but she grew up in Yorkville in the Gull Lake area. She graduated from KelloggConsolidated in Hickory Corners where she and David met The couple married in the fall after high school graduation. Rose Ann has held several jobs over the years and stayed at home to raise the children when they were small. She worked in the office of Kellogg Feed Research in the Hickory Corners area for about a year. About 15 years ago she was a school bus 2 county students get certificates Two Barry County students were among the 21 Western Michigan University seniors who are members of Phi Eta Sigma and have received senior certificates for maintaining a 3.5 or better grade-point average. The two are: Nathan G. EUlis, of 14377 Stuck Rd., Delton and Dennis R. R obi eski, of 529 W. Center St.. Hastings. Ellis majors in engineering metallurgy and Robleski majors in ac­ counting. All recipients were fresh­ men in the fall of 1979 and became new members of Phi Eta Signa, a society that accepts freshmen with a 3.5 or better grade-point as initiates in March or December of 1980. To maintain membership in the organization students must maintain their freshmen grade-point throughout college. driver for the Hastings District for about four years. She also worked as a. dental assistant for a short time. Socially, Rose Ann said she and her husband enjoy spending time with with friends from their church, the First Baptist Church in Hastings. She also is enjoying being a new member of the Hastings Women's Club and currently serving as vice president of the county Republican Women’s Club. She sings in the church choir too. Sewing is a hrbby Rose Ann pursued quite diligently when her children were younger. She even made Wendy’s wedding gown from a pattern she made herself. Rose Ann also is talented in cake decorating and made her daughters' wed­ ding cakes. She has taken a painting class and also does crocheting, kniting. and cross stitching. A special project right now is crocheting a white baby shawl for the arrival of her next grandchild. “A longtime liobby is reading," she said. Horseback riding is an activity Rose Ann and her husband enjoy together. The also have been remodeling their home with David doing the majority of the work himself. Part of the project was transforming a bedroom into a lovely dining area. When it’s mealtime at the Wood household, Rose Ann’s original recipe for “Yummy Chicken" is a family favorite. She concocted the recipe during an ex­ perimental session in the kitchen and it was an instant hit with the family. “It’s good and it doesn’t take long to make," she said. Rose Ann’s ‘Yummy Chicken’ Ingredients: 14-cups chopped celery; 1cup chopped onion; 1-Tablespoon butter; 1Tablespoon garlic powder; ^-Tablespoon chili powder; >-rteaspoon leaf oregano; ’4cup corn meal; 3-chicken breasts, cubed; 2Tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional). Saute celery and onion in butter and garlic. Roll chicken cubes in com meal and spices. Fry together and stir until browned and done. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve on rice or as a main dish. beIk>>K.n> Comer of State St and Jefferson ii Hastings OPEN: Mon. thru Frl. 9 to I, Saturday 9 to 5:90 The honor roll is divided into three point average categories: 4.0 - All A’s, 3.50 to 3.99 Honor Students; 3.00 to 3.49 - Honorable Mention. 12th GRADE All A’s Brenda Dykstra, Theresa Murphy, Steven Myers, Christopher Noah, Phillip Teater, James Verlinde. Honor Roll Jane Bryans, Connie Courtney, sJose DeMarti, Dale Draper, Sheryl Eavey, Scott Engerson, Chrisann Helman, Susan Kaechele, Annette Kelley, Michelle Rodriquez, James Schipper, Barb Sherwood, Pennie Shoebridge, Martin Sinke, Ross Timmerman, Teri Welker, Don Williamson, Donna Windish. Honorable Mention Robin Bignail, Ohnalee Bloem. Bruce Buehler, Michelle Cramer. Ellen DeWentj Anthony Doornbos. Adelaida Duque, Patricia Flynn. Mary Funk, Timothy Henry. Gail Janose, Julie Kadau, Randall Karel, Timothy Lewis. Melissa Main. Brian Millgtu' Laurel Newhouse. David Nobel, Shamr Poland. 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Tuesday, Thursday and Friday until 6:00 P.M. Saturday until 3:00 P.M. Wendy Honorable Mention <Mh GRADE No. 5753 Buick LeSabre Limited Wow It’s easy. Just send Teleflora's Tissue Box Bouquet. An ele­ gant brass-plated basketweave tissue box that holds a gorgeous flower arrangement. And when the flowers are gone, mom can place a boutique tissue box inside. It's lovely. And a quick call to our shop sends it almost anywhere in the U.S. Ask for Teleflora's Tissue Box Bouquet. Kim and Joe Schroeder 4J Shelia Frost, Michael Hall, Eric Hannapel, Michael Kaechele, Jeffery Mathiesen, Carmen McAlary, Gregory MUler, Steven MUler. Michaeleen Neal, Jacquelyn Reed, Al Riedstra, Todd Rounds, Brenda Swanson, Amy Thompson, Eric Timm, Jeanna VanderKodde, Michael Wiley. Phone 945-2425 �Poge 8. Thursday. Moy 5, 1983, The Hastings Banner Barry County Board of Commkaioners SECOND DAY — FORENOON APRIL 26. 1983 The regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners was colled to order Tuesday. April 26. 1983 , 9:30 a.m. by Chairman Paul Kiel. Roll coll taken, six (6) members present. Coleman. Gordon. Hammond. Kiel. London McKelvey, one (I) absent, Hoare. At the beginning of the meeting oil present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flog. Moved by Hammond, support by Landon to excuse Commissioner Hoare from today's meeting. Motion earned. Moved by Landon, support by Gordon to approve the April 12. 1963 minutes as corrected. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to approve the Agendo as amended. Motion carried. Various correspondence was read by Chairman Kiel. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey that quarterly report of the Abstract Office showing a profi’ of $348.78 be received and placed on file. Motion carried. Under public comment, a question was asked recording a dog kennel license. The matter was referred to the Central Services Committee for investigation. Moved by McKelvey, support by Gordon that the matter of the need for additional personnel and or budget monies for Friend of Court to comply with the new low. be referred *o Finance and Personnel Committees for study and recommendation. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Gordon that the question of the need for o computer system for Friend of Court and other county offices be referred to Finance Committee for study and recommendation. Roll call vo‘e. six (6) yeas, Coleman. Gordon. Hammond. Kiel. London. McKelvey, one (I) excused. Hoare. Motion carriedP. Richard Dean was present representing the City/County Airport Board and gave a report oa the long range plan for expansion of the local airport. Transportation Director Buslance was present and gave a report on the FY 82-83 actual operation­ al receipts and expenditures. He also gave a pro­ jection of the goals for future operc !on of Barry County Transit. Mr. Bustance was commended by the Board for a job well done. Moved by McKelvey, support by Gordon to adopt the following resolution: A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE WEEK OF MAY 14-21. 1983 AS MICHIGAN WEEK WHEREAS. The springtim month of May will mark the 30th annual observance of Michigan Week, to be held this year from May 14th to the 21st. It is a pleasure to exlend the highest tribute to those who participate in and support Michigan Week for it is a period of happiness and great excitement for the people of this State; and WHEREAS. The theme of Michigan Week this yeor is "Say Yes To Michigan", designed to promote energy conservation and invite tourists to enjoy Michigan hospitality. The Great Lake State has unforgetable scenery and a wide choice of holiday destinations in two great peninsulas, including beautiful Barry County; and WHEREAS. Since it was first observed in 1954. Michigan Week hc» become a cooperative effort involving increasing numbers of people concerned with giving Michigan citizens on even greater knowledge of and appreciation for the Great Lake State, and to afford the people of the State os well os of the Nation and the world on inspired view of Mchigan's vast assets and resources; and WHEREAS. Each community will celebrate Mirhigan Week in its own way. The people of the Hastings area, spearheaded by the Hastings "Ex­ change Club, plan to celebrate Michigan Week beginning Saturday, May 14. with Community Pride Day: Sunday. May 15. with Family Unity Day; Monday. May 16. with Government Day: Tuesday. Moy 17. with Heritage Doy: Wednesday’, Moy 18. with Livelihood Day; Thursday. May 19. with Education Day. Friday. May 20. with Hospitality Day. and Saturday. May 21. with Youth Day; and WHEREAS. Many individual events ore planned to observe the many days of Michigan Week, such os: celebrating family unity in local churches: flag raising ceremonies to celebrate pride in community and nation; educating local youth about govern­ ment with hands on experience; spotlighting quality education in Hastings with displays by ad­ ministrators. students, and teachers; and fun and games for youth conducted by youth; and WHEREAS, This year during Michigan Week, let each of us in his or her own way take time to share our good thoughts about the State and pride in the community in which we live and to be os warm and hospitable as we feel at this wonderful springtime of the year; NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS that the Commission commemor­ ate the week of May 14-21, 1983. as Michigan Week in the County of Barry; and be it further RESOLVED. That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Greater Michigan Foundation, 809 Center Street, Lansing. Michigan. 48906 and the Hastings Exchange Club, P.O. Box 81. Has­ tings. Michigan 49058. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Hammond, support by Landon to re­ ceive the report of the Animal Shelter Inspection end place on file. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to approve the Criminal Claims, $5,832.83. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. 1 Barry Cleaners............................ 2 Barry County Sheriff................ 3 Hastings Office Supp................... 4 Felpousch..................................... 350.53 122.32 339.35 112.52 350.53 122.32 339.35 112.52 5 Bosley Phormac y 6 Doubleday Bros. & Co. . . 7 Nye Uniform Company. 8 Newhouse Equipment Co. . 9 Hallifax Snow Plowing... 10 Snip A Anderson Co. . . . 11 Fire Extinguisher Serv. . . 12 Signs Tire Service.............. 13 O'Dell s 24 Hour Towing . . 14 Hostings Wrecker Service . 15 Daniels Used Cars.............. 16 Coppon Oil Company .... 17 D. J. Electric Service......... 18 Cadillac Overall Supply . 19 Hid Piston Auto Store . 20 Hastings Motor Ports . . . 21 Dewey's Cor Palace ... 22 Todd Automotive. Inc. . . 23 Doug's Auto Service......... 24 Richardson Business ... 25 Commercial Equipment Co. 26 Bernie Gun Shop................ 27 Williams Gun Sight............ 28 Sub-Aquoiic Sports............ 29 Barry County Jail............ 30 Michigan State Industries . 31 Miner Supply Co.................. 32 kodiology Associates .... 33 Jock A. Brown. M.D.......... 34 Pennock Hospital.............. 35 Bony County Lumber . . 36 IBM Corporol'on................ 37 Hobart Soles & Service . . 38 Hostings Sanitary Service . 39 Dewey's Sales & Service . 40 Thiss Body & Frame Service 293.27 52.50 525.55 370.00 75.00 2.00 26.40 67.41 20.00 30.00 410.00 53.64 94.96 8.00 180.92 118.14 16.00 143.16 460.00 168.18 44.00 126.50 21.98 33.00 51.71 313.62 286.93 17.50 87.00 118.30 29.79 74.00 325.15 72.00 100.00 116.80 293.77 52.20 525.55 370.00 50.00 2.00 26.40 67.41 20.00 30.00 4)0.00 53.64 94.96 8.00 180.92 118.14 16.00 143.16 460.00 168.18 44.00 126.50 21.98 33.00 51.71 313.62 286.93 17.50 87.00 118.30 29.79 74.00 325.’5 72.00 100.00 116.80 5,857.83 5,832.83 Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to approve the bill from Herbert Rorabeck for air compressor at Airport ..am Airport Fund in the amount of $1,350. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by Gordon, support by Landon that $37,200 be paid to Bundling Authority • 36.800 for rent and $400 for misc. expense. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved bv Gordon, support by Coleman to approve budgeted transfers to D.S.S. in amount of $15,000; as follows $4,000 Hospitalization. $9,000 administration and $2,000 Child Care Welfare. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Landon that the board meet with the representative from Executone phone system immediately following lunch after the next board meeting. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Gordon that the Finance Committee meet with the department head committee to study the possible purchase of a new computer system for the county. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Hammond to grant 2 year step raise for Equalization Director John Ainshe from $11.24 to $11.80 per hour effec­ tive April 19. 1983. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Hammond Io approve the one year step raise to Nancy Chase. 06 classification, effective April 12. 1983. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Gordon to approve Ronald Mesler to work in the Prosecutor's Office in the Legal Intern position at $4.50 per hour effective Moy 10. 1983. Motion carried. Mnved by Coleman, support by Gordon to approve lhe step raise of Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley from 2 year to 3 year level, from $11.24 to $H .80 per hour, effective April 20. 1983. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by McKelvey that Ronald Wilson bo paid on adcitional $386.00. to reimburse him for underpayment for dog census due to misinterpretation of lhe ordinance. Motioncarried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey that permission be granted to amend the wording of the dog ordinance regarding payment of dog census takers to clarify the interpretation of the lee to be paid. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon that the fee paid to Township Treasurers for solo of dog bcenses be raised to 50” each. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by McKelvey to refer lhe question of 1984 dog license fees to the Central Services Committee for study and recom­ mendation within the next 30 days. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Gordon to accept the bid from Welton's for heating ducts for a room in the basement of the Health building. The bid of $284 to be paid from the building fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by Landon, support by Gordon that per­ mission be granted to accept the bid from Weldon Meek of $825 to build a storage building for use of Custodial deportment, monies to come from Building fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Equalization Director Ainslie presented the 1983 County Equalization Report for approval. Moved by Landon, support by Gordon that the report be accepted as presented and adopted by the Board. Castleton Township Supervisor Cooley was present and spoke to the board regarding the factor applied to the Timber-Cutover Class In Castleton Township. Roll coll on motion, six (6) yeas, Coleman, Gordon. Hammond. Kiel. Landon. McKelvey, one (1) excused. Hoare. Motion carried. Moved by Colemon, support by Hammond to go into closed session to discuss labor negotiations. Motion carried at 11:38 a.m. Return to regular session at 11:57 a.m. Moved by Hammond, support by Landon to file all correspondence. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Gordon to ad­ journ to Moy 10, 1983 or the Call ol the Chair. Motion carried. Paul Kiel. Chairman DAY SAWDEY. FLAGGERT & PORTER. ATTYS. Old Kent Center 200 Monroe Avenue. Suite 300 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 Default having occurred in the conditions of a certain mortgage mode by WILLIAM J. RUDD and JANE RUDD, husband and wife, of 5625 Upton Road. Hastings, Michigan 49058, os mortgagers, to OLD KENT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, o Michigan banking corporation. of One Vandenberg Center. Grand Ropids. Michigan 49503. os mort­ gagee. dated March 3. I960, re­ corded in the Office ol Barry County Register of Deeds on March 11. 1980. in Liber 244 ol Mortgages, al Pages 89). 892. 893 and 894; on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid to dole of this Notice. Twenty-five Thousand One Hundred Thirty-five and 86 100th* - ($25,135,86) - Dol­ lars. including interest computed to date hereof; and no suit or proceeding in law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, and the power of sole in said mortgage con­ tained having become operative by reason of such default: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue ol the power ol sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sole at the mortgaged premises on Tues­ day. June 7. 1983. at 10:00 o'clock in lhe forenoon at the East Door of the County Court­ house in lhe City of Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court for the County of Barry, to the highest bidder at public auction for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon such mortgage, together with inlerest. legal costs and charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allow­ ed by law. and oil taxes and insurance premiums paid by the mortgagee before sale, the land and premises described in said mortgage mentioned and situated in the Township of Rut­ land, County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the South '/* post of Section 5. Town 3 North, Range 9 West, thence N 02* 41' W along the North and South % line of said Section. 1312.35 feet, thence N 08° 40' E 225.00 feet; thence 5 02’ 41' E 1312.35 feet to lhe South Section line, thence S 88’ 40' W along said South line 225.00 feet to the place of beginning. Township of Rutland. Barry County. Mich­ igan. Notice is hereby given that the redemption period, pursuant to law. is six (6) months from the time of such sale, during which time the properly may be redeemed. DATED: Moy 2. 1983 DAY. SAWDEY. FLAGGERT & PORTER. Attorneys for Old Kent Bonk and Trust Co. By John A Porter Business Address: Old Kenl Center 200 Monroe Avenue. Suite 300 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Telephone: (616)774-8121 6-2 Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 94F-8051 55 CITY OF HASTINGS « ELECTION NOTICE « Notice is hereby given that the last day to file nominating petitions for the November 8, 1983 Odd Year General Election in the City of Hastings, Michigan is Tuesday May 31, 1983 at 4:00 p.m. The following offices are to be filled at the election: • One Aldernun from each Ward for a four (4) year term. • One member of the Board of Review for four (4| year term. • Mayor, City Clerk and Treasurer for two (2) year terms. SHMON VICKERY, CITY CLERK ATTENTION DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS District Registered Voters Applications for Voter Absentee Ballots for the Annual School Elec­ tion Vote to be held on MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1983, from 7 c.m. to 8 p.m. in the Upper Elementary School’s Gymnasium may be secured in the Superintendent's Office until 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, 1983. Sincerely... WILLARD J. BAKER, Superintendent NOTICE OF MORTGAGE MORTGAGE SALE LEGAL NOTICES Delton Kellogg School NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION TO: REGISTERED ELECTORS OF DELTONKELLOGG SCHOOLS, COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the 1983 annual school election for the school district will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1983 for the purpose of voting upon the following: 1. Board of Education - Expired Terms. Two (2) members of the Board of Education of the school district will be elected for four (4) year terms ex­ piring June 30, 1987. The following persons have qualified as candidates for electiorh: Donald E. Aukerman, Edward Daniels, Sylvia W. Forster, James T. Henry and Phillip B. Stott. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the voting place for the election will be as follows: Upper Elementary School Gymnasium 327 North Grove Street Delton, Ml. 49046 This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Dated: April 11. 1983 JULIET BOURDO Secretory of the Board of Education foreclosure SALE Default having been mode in the conditions ol o certain marl­ gage made the 21st day of November. W78. bv Darnel 8. Steir ke and Rebecca A. Steinke, husband ond wife: os mortgagors, to the United Slates ol America, as mortgagee, ond recorded on November 21 1978, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Liber 239 of mortgages on pages 320-323; on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dale a* this Notice twenty-six thousand, seven hundred forty-one and 94 100 Dollars ($26,741.94) principal and two thousand, five hundred, ninety-seven and 68 100 Dollars ($2,597.68) interest; no suit or proceeding ai low or in equity having been instiluled to recover rhe debt, or any port of lhe debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sole contained in said mortgage having become operative by reason of such default. NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on June 2. 1983. ol 10 o'clock in the fore­ noon at the east door of the Courthouse tn Hostings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale ond sold to the highest bidder, at public sole, for the purpose ol satisfy­ ing the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage together with the legal costs and charges of sale provided by law ana in said mortgage, lhe lands and premises in said mortgage men­ tioned and described. as follows, to-wit: That property located in Barry County, in the State of Michigan. Lots Five (5) and Six (6) of Block Eight (8). ond a two (2) rod strip on the East side thereof. Village of Wood­ land. according to the recorded Plot thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on page 21. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period will be one month from time of such sale. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of lhe bid at the foreclosure sale plus 8'6 % interest ond any unpaid encumbrances on lhe property from dote ol sale, dated April 21. 1983. For additional information, please contact: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through Formers Home Administration. Room 209. 1405 South Harrison Rood. East Lansing. Michigan 48823. Mortgagee. 5 12 MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE The real estate mortgage given by NORMAN ond ANNA SINCLAIR, husband and wife, to THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICH­ IGAN. Delton. Michigan, under dote of February 17, 1979. ond recorded February 28. 1979, in Liber 240. Poge 287, in the Office of the Registar of Deeds for Tarry County, Michigan, is in default. The amount claimed to be due thereoiLot tho dote of ihi* notice, tor principal inter esi. ond late charges is the sum of TWENTY-FOUR THOUS­ AND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY­ EIGHT AND 19-100 ($24,378.19) DOLLARS and no proceedings hove been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. NOW. THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage and the statutes in such cose mode and provided, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the premises describ­ ed therein at public auction to the highest bidder, al lhe North entrance Io the Barry County Court Building. 220 W. State Street. Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding lhe Circuit Court for said county, on June 1. 1983. al 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts duo on said mortgage plus interest al 11'/« % per annum, together with lhe legal costs, statutory attorney's fees and also any foxes ond insurance that said mortgagee does pay on or prior to the dote of said sale. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having beer made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage, made lhe 23rd day of June. 1976, executed by DOMINGO SALAZAR ond NANCY LEE SALAZAR, husband and wife as Mortgagors. Io HAST­ INGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOC IATION. a Michigan corporation, doing business at Hastings. Michigan, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on June 28. 1976. in Liber 226 of mortgages, on page 933. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid at the dote of this notice Seventeen Thousand Forty-one ond 74/100 ($17,041.74) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mort­ gage, and the power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on Moy 20. 1983, at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, ol the East front door of lhe Courthouse in the City of Hostings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for lhe County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose ol satisfying theamounts duo and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest thereon at ten '10%) percent per annum, ond os otherwise specified in said mort­ gage. together with the legal costs and charges of sale, includ­ ing th.' attorney fees as provided by law ond in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and des­ cribed os follows, to-wit: The West four rods of the East eight rods of the South seven and one-haff rods of Lot 1, Block 2 of the Village of Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of plats on page 21, Barry County. Michigan. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Section 600.3240 is six (6) months. Hastings senior wins national scholarship Sherry L. Short, a senior at Hastings High School, was among lhe 2000 recipients who Sherry Short, o senior ot Hastings High School, was awarded a National Merit Scholarship of $2000 to attend Michigan State University it was announced this week. Sherry plans to study medical technology. will receive a college-sponsored four-year National Merit Scholarship. Her scholarship is for $2000 a year. Sherry is the daughter of Richard and Mary Short, of 6633 Lammers Rd., Delton She plans to attend Michigan Stale University — who selected her for the scholarship — this fall. Her plans are to major in medical technology. The list of names was the third announced this year by the administering corporation for the scholarships. In two earlier an­ nouncements some 3300 Merit Scholars were identified. The winners were from a group of over one million students from 18.600 schools who took the qualifying test 18 months ago in their junior years. From the group about' 15,000 participants were designated semifinalists and recognized publicly. “That number represented about a half of one percent of the state's graduating senior class, said Nancy Giles, director of public information for the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. "Approximately 13,500 of the semifinalists (then) met ad­ ditional requirements and academic stan­ dards to advance to finalist standing.” She noted that among the requirements for receiving the scholarship is attendance of the sponsoring institution and that only finalists who reported plans to attend a sponsor college were referred to officials of that institution for consideration. The scholarships are sponsored by 190 higher education institutions across the nation, 66 percent of them private in­ stitutions and 34 percent of them public Located in more than 40 states, the sponsor colleges have committed $9 million for the awards. Doted: April 19. 1983 Richard H. Shaw (P20304) Attorney for Hastings Savings & Loan 215 South Church Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 5-19 The premises to be sold at said sale are situated in the Vil­ lage of Cloverdale. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows: Lot 35 ol the Village of Clover­ dale. according Io the recorded plot thereof: ALSO, commencing at the Northwest comer of said Lot 35. thence in a Northeasterly direction on an extension of the Westerly line of said Lol 35 to the Southerly line ol the right of way of the Chicago. Kalamazoo ond Saginaw Railrood, thence in o Northeasterly direction on said Southerly line of said right of way to a point where a Northerly extension of the Easterly line of Lot 34 of the Village of Clover­ dale intersects. thence Southerly on said extension to the Northeast corner of said Lot 34. thence Westerly on the Nor therly lines of Lots 34 and 35 to tho place of beginning, being in the North '6 of the Southeast % of Section 20. T 2 N. R 9 W. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. Subject to any and all con­ ditions. restrictions, limitations and easements of record. The period of time allowed for redemption is six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: April 15. 1983 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICHIGAN BY: Rita L. Repko ITS: Attorney Howard & Howard 407 Kalamazoo Building Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 Telephone: (616) 382-1483 5-26 Chariton Park is TAKING BIDS on the INSTALLATION of a new SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM Plans and specifications are available at the park. Sealed bids will be received at the park until bid opening, which will occur at... 10:00 AM, Friday, May 20th. Construction is to be completed by June 10th. For more information contact Charlton Park Village & Museum, 2545 South Chariton Park Road, Hastings, Ml. 49058 . . . (616) S4S-377S PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on MAY 17, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Has­ tings, Michigan. Phone No. 945-2468. The meeting is to consider the appli­ cation for variance from Mr. William Blankenstein to place a sign pylon 9’x9‘; Z-Face sign 4’x4' at his Automobile Deal­ ership at 328 N. Michigan. Said sign does not conform to the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.245 (2), (3), (4). Minutes of said meeting will be avail­ able for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Mich­ igan. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk Helping a student to read is Mrs. Beth Rea, one of 14 parents who hove volunteered time to help with the reading program at Pleasantview Elementary. Parents help in reading A group of 14 volunteer parents have recently completed their second year of helping with the reading program at Pleasantview Elementary School. The volunteers have worked with an average of 60 students per year since the program was instituted in the 1981-82 school year with the support and appreciation of the teachers. The program allows for students in all grade levels to receive extra individual help in reading under the guidance of the school’s teachers. Volunteers 'suggested im­ plementing the program at the school, said Joyce Brandt, one of the helpers. Each volunteer was assigned to work with the same four students on a weekly basis during the program, spending about a half hour with each of their assigned pupils. Volunteers have found the reading program to be enjoyable and rewarding as they observe progress made by their students. In addition to Mrs. Brandt, other volun­ teers in the reading program were Beth Rea. Bonnie Ehredt, Dolores Garland, Sue Kelly, Dorothy Woodmansee, Judy Gerber, Carolyn Worth, JoEllen Owens. Wendy Morgan. Wanda Zimmerman, Roberta Cole, Sue Moore, and Betty VanSyckle. — NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION Notice of the Last Day of Registration off the Qualified Electors of Hastings Area School District HASTINGS — STATE OF MICHIGAN To the Qualified Electors of Said School District: WHO MAY VOTE? Section 532 of Act 269, Public Acts of Michigon, 1955, as amend­ ed, provides the following: "The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of any person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or Township in which he resides..." LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION The last doy on which persons may register with the Township Clerk(s) or City Clerk to vote at the Annual School Election to be held on June 13, 1983 is May 16, 1983. Persons registering after 5:00 o'clock p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the said day are NOT ELIGIBLE to vote at the said Annual School Election. Persons planning to register must determine when the City and township Clerk's offices will be open for registration. BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER TAKES REGISTRATIONS Under the provisions of Chapter 8 of Act 269, Public Acts of Michigan, 1955, as amended, registrations will NOT BE TAKEN BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS ond only persons who have registered as general electors with the appropriate Township or City Clerk of the Township or City in which they reside are registered electors. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School District, Michigan Doted: May 2, 1983 Judith Lenz. Secretary, Board of Education �Poge 9, Thursday, Moy 5, 1983. The Hostings Banner Survey shows Students stress “extra curricular” (This is part of a continuing weekly series of articles about a variety of concerns and recommendations on issues facing public education that were aired by a group of Hastings and Delton-Kellogg high school students during a recent state-sponsored Student Leadership Forum). Students at Hastings and Delton-Kellogg high schools want more pep assemblies and dances for themselves, more recognition for their bands, and lower ticket prices for spectators at games to improve attendance. Those are some of the specific ideas the students voiced as recommendations to improve their schools. They also shared thenconcerns about the extracurricular activities offered to their younger counterparts in junior highs. The following statements incorporate their basic concerns and suggestions for im­ provements to extracurricular activities: Concern — The band members receive very little public recognition. Recommendation — Schools must do a better job ci recognizing the achievements of band members. Concern — One of our schools has very ugly band uniforms. Recommendation — One of our schools need’to replace their unattractive band uniforms. Concern — The junior high bands are broken down into grades. Recommendation — The junior high should have one band that includes the musicians from all of the grades in the junior high. Concern — Cheerleaders do not develop new routines to stimulate spirit at pep assemblies. Recommendation — Cheerleaders must be more creative when planning assemblies and other spirit type of activities. Concern — Schools do not have enenght pep assemblies or dances. Recommendation — Schools should have as many activities as feasibly possible. School spirit is very important and must always be promoted. Concern — Some junior high athletic programs are being eliminated. Recommendation — If schools reduce junior high athletic programs they must, at a minimal level, have organized intramural programs. Concern — Some spectators can't afford the ticket prices so they don't go to games. Recommendation — Lower ticket prices so more people can attend games. districts should include students on the millage campaign team. Have‘video game competitions to raise money to support extracurriculars. Concern — Many people do not realize the importance of extracurriculars. They are uninformed when they vote on ex­ tracurricular millages. Recommendation — Students must start doing a better job of letting the community know how important extracurriculars are. Students should write articles for the local newspapers which express their concerns about extracurricular cuts. Students should also send letters to the editor. School Concern — Some activity sponsors do a lousy job. They do little to promote or create student involvement. Recommendation — Some activity sponsors must be more concerned about the activity they direct. They must become more student oriented. (Next week's topic will be the students concerns and recommendations about career counseling). Hospital, police, fire phone numbers Hastings Pennock 945-3451 Grand Rapids □lodgett St. Mary’s Butterworth Osteopathic 774-7444 774-6090 774-1774 247-7200 Woodland Prairieville -Dick Tolles Orangeville. Caledonia -Butch Welton Oz The Wizard 367-3121 623-6332 623-2325 664-4221 458-1441 891-8748 746-9299 746-9566 Battle Cr.?k Community Leila 963-5521 962-8551 Kalamazoo Bronson Borgess 383-7654 383-7000 Plainwell Pipp 685-6811 POLICE MSP team MSP Wayland MSP Battle Creek BCSD Hastings City Middleville Vermontville Lake Odessa Barry Township Prairieville FIRE Hastings Middleville -Bob Kenyon Vermontville Lake Odessa Nashville -DougYarger 948-8262 948-8283 968-6115 945-3441 945-2463 ■’95-9862 726-0500 374-8844 623-5510 623-5545 945-5384 795-7243 795-3369 7260620 527-1112 (If no answer. call 527-0400 852-0810 852-9601 Library winners should pick up gift certificates now The 17 boys and girls who voted for a winning book or author for the National Library Week Contest should pick up their McDonald's gift certificates this week" at the Hastings Public Library if they have not already done so. Carol Adams, Matthew Anton, Jill Brighton, Joshua Hill, Kim Langford, Tracy Reynolds, and Jill Ward were winners in the preschool through third grade category. In grades four to eight, voters for the most popular book or author were Brooke Adams, Rose Anger, Bridget Bueker, Lesley Dipert, Rachel Hicks, Anna Spindler, Travis Turnes, Amy Ward. Phoebe Williams, and Ginny Yoder. Winning titles were “Bridge to Terqbithia” by Katerine Paterson, and “Superfudge" by Judy Blume. Other favorite authors were Laura Ingalls Wilder, Charles M. Schtalz, Dr. Seuss, and Franklin W. Dixon. I Nursery kids host dads Dads and even a grandpa or two got info tome creative activities like painting, pasting, and molding clay when they were special guests of the children who attend Happy Time Nursery. Busy of the pasting table ore: above photo, from left, Jim Oliver and daughter, Megan, and Stuart Keeler and daughter, Bettie. In the left-hand photo Matthew Styf had fun showing hit father, Dave, hit lacing and tying skills. The special evening was held Monday in Hastings. Michigan National Bank Electronic Banking center COMING SOON Watchfor our opening! �The Hostings Banner, Thursday, May 5, 1983 — Page 10 About Hastings... A Country Journal: ‘Gardening container-style’ By Steve Horton Mike Titus, left, of Hastings, was given an Honorary Lifetime Membership plaque by the Hastings Jaycees. He was cited by club president Mike Kasinsky, right, for his "distinguished service to the group." Titus, 42, is post the 18-to-36 year-old age range for belonging to the organization, but still helps out on various Jaycee and Jaycette projects during the past two years. FOUR HASTINGS AREA RESIDENTS were among the some 6000 University of Michigan students, who attended commencement ceremonies on Saturday at the Ann Arbor campus. They are: Rene Bebeau, 635 E. Colfax, receiving a bachelor of ai ts degree in literature, science and tne arts; Sarah Brown, 1009 S. Jefferson, receiving a bachelor of science degree in natural resources; Kathryn Hudson, 25 Ironside Dr., receiving a bachelor of arts degree in literature, science, and arts; and Russell Knorp, 4671 E. Sager, receiving a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. ■ • “HAPPIER AND A MORE FULFILLING MARRIAGE" are the focal themes of the “Fun in Marriage Workshop”, planned this Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall, of the Presbyterian Church of Hastings. The third film will be shown entitled, “Soul Communication”. The public is invited to take this opportunity to view these films. A nursery is provided. • DEAN ARNOLD, a 1979 graduate of Hastings High School, has earned an electrical engineering degree in computer science from Oakland University. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Arnold of Hastings, Dean maintained a 3.38 average during his studies and was selected for the honors college. He has accepted a pos’tion with MacDonald-Douglas in St. Louis, Mo. in the company’s flight computer section. He will start his new job on May 9 and plans to work on a master’s degree through the company’s educational program. BARRY L MILBOURN of Boy Scout Troop 77 and son of Robert and Anne Miiboum, became an Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor on Wednesday, April 20 at the Northeastern School. Barry is a junior at Hastings High School. He attends Yankee Springs Bible Church. A hanging basket. a barrel cut in half, a porch box al I of them containers and all of them potential places for ’••ould-be vegetable gardeners to pursue their warm-weather pleasures. The use of such containers for either flowers or plants is well-known, but for someone with limited space, particularly an apartment dweller or a home dweller with a to-small yard, they offer a chance to still enjoy some fresh, home-grown produce this summer. To successfully do so. however, necessitates some special steps and rules of thumb Norm Ear low. of Barlow Gardens in Hastings, says everbearing strawberries, lettuce, raddishes, spinach, climbing beans are some of the vegetables that could be planted and grown in a hanging basket. "Strawberries vine over the basket and look very decorative," he pointed out. "I would use everbearing berries though rather than June berries. T hat way you would have fiuit all summer long up to September. "Lettuce and raddishes grow very easily and nicely and germinate quickly," he ad­ ded. “Climbing beans would also do well and would go up the wire.’’ He recommended that the basket be at least 10 inches in diameter with about eight inches of depth. A small barrel, cut in half. co«dd a'so be suspended and used to grow favorite produce. With a large barrel or porch box such items as patio tomatoes, cucumbers, brussel sprouts, and beans could successfully be grown, Barlow said. He suggested that such containers have at least a foot of depth. To provide a healthygrowing environment, Barlow notes that a container should have about two inches of drainage for every six inches of soil. “For drainage charcoal or gravel are as good as anything,” be added. "The soil should be one-third sand, one-third peat moss (adding that Michigan peat could be used), and one-third good black top soil. “You should mix that (combination) quite thoroughly and it's good to sterilize it in an oven or over a fire,” he continued. Barlow explained that mildew, fungus, and mold in the soil developes more quickly when in a container and that sterilization would help stop that. "The soil (also) should always be changed from the year before," he pointed out. "The vegetable foods (fertilizers') that you use build up the salt content and this residue will kill the seedlings when they’re freshly planted.” If a gardener plans to use commerciallygrown seedlings, Barlow said the soil should be moist but not so wet that water can be squeezed from itor that it can be formed into a ball. “Light watering is better than drenching in most cases," he added. "The roots should not be exposed anymore than possible," he noted. “If it’s in a tray, the cube of dirt around the roots should be kept intact when transferring it to the container." Barlow also said a transplanted seedling should be kept out of the hot sunlight for the first day-and-a-half to prevent "transplant shock" from destroying it. If it can’t be placed in an area out of the sunlight, he said that it should be covered it with a newspaper. Once planted, the soil should be kept moist and after two weeks of growth the first ap­ plication of a vegetable food should be mixed in. "Ina container there’s not enough area for the plant to draw nutrients from." Barlow said, "so the vegetable food should be ap­ plied every two weeks until it starts showing good-size fruit. Follow the directions (when applying it) and use vegetable food not plant food." He added that using the food during the planting could destroy the roots. If a person wishes to start from a seed. Barlow suggested getting a shallow tray or flat (available at most gardent centers! to germinate them in. “The soil should be screened so there's no rocks or debris and then two inches should be put in the flat," he explained. "You then pack the soil down evenly and smoothly and then sow the seed. You then put an eighth to a sixteenth of an inch of more screened soil over the top." Leaving a space of a half inch to an inch between the soil and the top of the tray, syran wrap should then be sealed over the sides to createa vaporsealorn "greenhouseeffect”. “The soil should not be watered," he ad­ ded. “It’s moist enough from the vapor seal to provide enough moisture." When the seeds begin to show leaves, the syran wrap should be removed. Within another six to eight days the seedlings can be transplanted — using a spoon handle or fingernail file to dig them out. The point of sowing to transplanting, Barlow said, nor­ mally takes between 15 and 18 days. Those planning to start their container gardens from seeds should do so now, he said. A hanging basket, Barlow said, could accomadate a dozen lettuce or raddish seedlings, which should then be thinned as they grow, and one could handle three or four bean seedlings. For tomatoes, planted in a barrel or porch box, an area of 12 square inches is needed with 12 to 14 inches of depth. "Patio tomatoes, staked and with good soil and drainage, do very well in a container,” he pointed out. "They’re especially developed to be planted that way.” He added that each container should contain only one vegetable variety for the best results. To provide one or two persons with enough produce for the upcoming summer, Barlow suggested they use a half dozen hanging ^baskets, planting them at 10-day intervals, plus three or four barrels of various items. "I think with that kind of set-up,” Barlow said, “one or two persons would be supplied with a great deal of vegetables.” Norm Barlow, of Barlow Gardens, demonstrates how a vegetable, like this tomato plant, can be planted in a hanging basket. Use of containers, such as a’ bosket or a half barrel or a porch box, offers the would-be gardener a supply of vegetables even if there's no garden plot available. Former Lakewoodite gets award Captain Milo R. Brooks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin C. Brooks, Sr., Hastings, was selected as the Wurtsmith AFB "Outstanding Administrative Officer of the Quarter” for the period January through March. 1983 and “Outstanding Administrative Officer for the Year 1982.” 7 he award was presented by Colonel Billy F. Price, commander of the 379th Bombardment Wing. Capt. Brooks enlisted iun the Air Force in 1963, and was commissioned in 1974. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1962, received his Bachelors degree from Culver- Stockton in Canton, Missouri, in 1974, and his Master’s degree from LaVerne University, La Verne, Calif, in 1982. Lumbering subject of history talk STATE REP. ROBERT BENDER and State Sen. Robert Welborn will attend the monthly legislative breakfast, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. The breakfast will be held at 8 a.m., Monday, May 9 at McDonald’s restaurant on West State Street, Hastings. Officers of the Algonquin Lake Association, shown at their meeting last week, are (from left) Ruth Turner, treasurer; Pat Sharpe, director; Karen Despres, director; John Rugg, vice-president; Dick Dean, president; Carla Safie, secretary; Larry Archer and Ken Witker, directors. The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 8 p.m. Monday, May 9 in the middle school library in Delton to hear Allen Foster present a program on early lumbering days. Foster has made a trailer load of display models to illustrate the procedures used in the early lumbering times. The public is welcome to attend the meeting. Refreshments will be served. . Agenda set by Algonquin Your Home May Simply Be Loaded With CashAvailable To You Now Where is it hidden? In your equity! Equity you’ve been unable to use until now — See us for your Home Equity Loan and on terms to suit you. Fundraising for 4lh of July fireworks and studying an assessment district to pay for weed control are on the agenda for the Algonquin Lake Association. The association held a general mem­ bership meeting. April 25. where new of­ ficers took the reins. Heading the association are Dick Dean, president; John Rugg, vicepresident; Carla Safie. secretary. Ruth Turner, treasurer; and Pat Sharpe. Karen Despres. Larry Archer and Ken Witker, board members. Two fundraising projects for fireworks are being planned. The first is a pancake supper from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 19 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on West State Road. Tickets for all you-can-eat are $2.50 for adults and $1 for children under five. The dinner is open to the public. A 50-50 drawing, with five winners, will be held on July 4. Tickets are $1 each and winners need not be present. Tickets for both events can be obtained from lake association members. Dean told members at the meeting that the chemical weed control program could be in jeopardy if contributions are not made. The membership discussed the idea of an assessment district for the area to set up "fair shares" for residents. “This has worked quite well on other lakes in Michigan," Pat Sharpe said. A committee was set up to study the proposal. A Timely Offer For Mother’s Day May 31 is deadline for city ballots Individuals wishing to run in the Nov. 8, 1983 Odd Year General Election in the City of Hastings have until May 31 at 4 p.m. to file nominating petitions. At stake in the election are four four-year aidermen seats from each ward, one fouryear term on the Board of Review, and twoyear mayor, city clerk and treasurer positions. Thus far. three have filed. They are Jane Barlow, treasurer. Mary Lou Grey, third ward aiderman (incumbent), and Sharon Vickery, city clerk (incumbent). 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They have won six ballgames in a row. Hastings coach Judy Anderson said the Twin Valley wins have been big ones. Those two games we big because now we know we can play well and win," she said. Anderson said the league champion, because of the balance in the Twin Valley, will probably have one if not two losses. Sheri Blair was the winning pitcher against the Beavers as the senior righthander allowed only seven hits and one Hastings boys track team beats Harper Creek, Jackson Northwest Sheri Blair does her thing against Harper Creek on Tuesday night. Blair enjoying banner senior season on softball team by Steve Vedder The ultimate goal of any pitcher is to author a no-hitter and Sheri Blair is no ex­ ception. The Hastings senior pitcher said she has never pitched a no-hitter and has set that as her number one goal this season. “It all depends on the team we’re playing and the field," said Sheri as she relaxed on the Saxon bench prior to Tuesday’s game with Harper Creek. "I’ve had two games this year where I’ve pitched no-hitters tnrough the fourth inning." In both of those non-ieague games, however, Blair was removed from the game so that other Saxon pitchers could gain some much-needed experience. Hastings coach Judy Anderson agrees that Sheri stands an excellent chance of pitching a no-hitter before the wraps are put on the season. “She definitely has the capabilities. Her time is coming," said Anderson. “It would have been here if I had left her in those two games. But I wanted some of the other girls to pitch." Despite having never pitched a no-hitter, Blair lias enjoyed an excellent career at Hastings. She split two Ditching decisions as a sophomore, but blossomed last year as a junior. Blair compiled a 17-5 record with a 1.55 ERA while batting a hefty .365. She was named to the all-Twin Valley team and was honorable mention all-state at the end of the season. This year Blair has won six of eight decisions on the mound while hitting almost 1400. Even though Anderson calls Blair one of the top pitchers in the league, Sheri modestly admits she should even be playing better. “I’m not playing as well as I’d like. I'm not throwing with as much speed as I’d like," she said. She is, however, content with her hitting. “Real happy,” Blair said. “I’m hitting better than I hit last year.” There is no doubt Biair can easily described as a workhorse pitcher. She logged 149 innings last season and is well on her way of surpassing that total this year. Sheri said she likes the work. “A pitcher is in on every play,” she said. “There is always something to do. I’d rather pitch than do anything." Anderson points out that Blair could start as many as four games a week including both ends of a doubleheader if need be. In fact, starting both ends of a doubleheader wouldn't be anything new to Blair. “I’ve done that before,” said Anderson of starting Blair twice. "If she’s feeling okay she’s gonna go." As a team, Hastings seems to be going places this spring. The Saxons have won both of their Twin Valley games and are currently on top of the pack looking down. Blair said the team has a good chance to win the league. “I think the team is great. We support each other well," said Blair. "I don't think the team gets enough credit. The pitcher always gets the win or loss, but the team has to back that pitcher up.” Sports 1 Middleville nine knocks off Caledonia, loses to Lions in extra inning tilts Middleville’s baseball team knocked off Caledonia 6-5 in nine inninga, but lost to Maple Valley 6-3 in eight innings in a non­ league contest. Tim Lukas pitched a seven-hitter against Caledonia in picking up the win. He allowed two walks while striking out 10. He also scored the winning run in the ninth inning. Lukas, who went three-for-four in the game, tripled and scored on a single by Chris Miller to win the game. Middleville rapped out 13 hits in the game including two each by Jim Schipper, Doug VanDyken, and Miller. VanDyken added a pair of rbis. “It was important win for us," said Thornapple Kellogg coach Steve Evans. “Now we’re back in the hunt" Caledonia entered the game with a 3-1 O-K Blue record. The win raised Middleville’s record to 2-3 in the league. The Trojans lost their non-league game 6-3 to Maple Valley. Middleville’s John York had pitched a no-hitter until the fifth inning when a single by Marty Martin broke things up. Middleville, meanwhile, was holding a 2-0 lead until the sixth when Maple Valley tied the score. Lukas came in to relieve York in the eighth, but Martin greeted him with a BOWLING SUNDAY NIGHT MIXED Hog Wash, 84-52; Brown Baggers, 76-60; Little Big Horn. 76-60; Hosers, 75-61; Toads, 74-62; Debs. 714-644: Tails End, 71-65; Big Four. 68-68; Alley Cats, 674-684; White Lightning. 66'2-69'2; Spare Parts, 654-704; Hooter Crew. 65-71; Sandbaggers, 65-71; PinPals, 63'2-724; Fruins, 62'2-73'2; Hot Shots, 604-754; Really Rotten. 57'2-784; Escapees. 54-82. Good games & Series (women) - J. Kasinsky, 160: J Ogden, 148; M. VanKuilenburg, 206; S. Fountain, 148: J. Hass, 171; J. Blough, 173; M.L. Snyder. 182; M. Stewart, 168. (men) • M. Titus. 202; M. Kasinsky, 208536; R. Trowbridge. 197; C. Haywood, 214; M.Tilley, 209; S. Howes. 201 Splits Converted - R. Ogden, 6-10; B. Moody. 5-7; M. Stewart, 4-7-10; B. Moore, 57; S. Fountain. 3-4-7; J. Kasinsky, 5-7. walk in going the distance. She struck out seven. Harper Creek led 1-0 after two and a half innings but Hastings came alive in the third. Laura Hause was safe on an error and scored on a triple by Tammy Connor. Conner then scored on Blair's single making it 2-1. After the Beavers tied the game 2-2 with a run in their fourth, Hastings scored the game winners in the sixth. Paul Atkinson walked and was sacrificed to second. Carrie Dunn was safe on an error and Atkinson scored to break the tie. Dunn finally scored on a sacrifice bunt by Laura Oom to make the score 4-2. Hastings has a key doubleheader against Albion tonight before playing Wayland at 9:30 in the Wayland Invitational on Saturday. Allegan and Caledonia are the other teams in the tournament. homer and before the inning was over the Lions led 6-2. Thornapple Kellogg scored a final run in the bottom of the eighth but still came up short. Schipper raised his average to .448 with a pair of singles, while Lukas contributed three hits to see his average bloom to a team­ leading .464. Kelloggsville, which slammed the Trojans 15-5 earlier this spring, currently lead the OK Blue conference with wins in all five of its games. Evans said he is shooting for a first division finish. “It's going to take some good ball, but I think we’ve shown we can do that,” he said. Just when it was starting to look like a lost season for the Hastings boys track team, the Saxons have apparently come alive. Hastings knocked off both Harper Creek, 70-62, and Jackson Northwest, 72-55, for its first two wins of the season. The Saxons racked up nine first places against Harper Creek including two by Phil Davison in the shot put and discus. Other Saxon firsts were recorded by Kyle Lan­ caster in the long jump, Mike Shaw in the high jump, Rand} Stroh in the pole vault, Kevin Baum in the 100 high hurdles, Bruce Hoffman in the 100, the 400 relay team of Mike Matthews, Greg Parker, Lancaster, and Hoffman, and Matthews again in the 200 meter dash. Against the Mounties, the Saxons compiled a season-high 10 first places. Davison again was a double winner n, the shot put and discus. Baum was another dual winner as he won the 110 lows and 400 meter dash. Other first were by Lancaster in the long jump, Shaw in the high jump, Hoffman in the 100, Steve Maurer in the 300 meter low hurdles, Matthews in the 200 dash, and the 1600 meter relay team of Scott Klevorn, Maurer, Rick Fay and Baum. Hastings did lose a non-league meet to Delton last week, 73'4-58*4 In that meet Davison won the discus and shot put, Stroh captured the pole vault, Lancaster took the long jump, Shaw won the high jump, the 440 relay team won and Maurer finished first in the 330 lows. Annual Run for the Animals is being planned The third annual Binder Park Zoo “Run for the Animals” will be held Saturday, May 14, at 9:00 a.m. as part of a day-long family oriented fun at the zoo. Greg Meyer, this year's Boston Marathon winner, will make a guest appearance at a special pre-race exposition on Frida/ night The exposition, which features displays of the latest innovations in running, will be held on May 13 from 7-10 p.m. in the McCamly’s Square Atrium, adjacent to Stouffer’s Hotel in downtown Battle Creek. On Saturday, a half-mile children's fun-run will be held at 8 a.m. along with a two-mile run. They will be followed by a 10K (6.2 mile) run at 9:00 at the zoo. Registration for the Binder Park Zoo race can be cor ipleted by mail, or in person on May 13, fiom 5-10 p.m. at McCamly Square's Atrium, Registration fee is $6 for the 10K run and two-mile races and free for the half-mile run. Additional information about the race is available by calling the Binder Park Zoo at (616) 979-1351. City majors tryouts to be held this weekend .The Hastings summer baseball team which plays n the Battle Creek City Major League will hold tryouts Friday, May 6 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Any interested players should attend these practices. These two days will be the first practices for this year’s team and in­ formation about the team will be discussed. Prospective players unable to attend the practices should contact Jerry Holley at 9488780 after 8:00 p.m. Sports... at a glance By Steve Vedder Sports helps boy grow up The little boy hated school with a fervor. In the morning when it came time to get ready, the boy would often came up with excuses why he couldn't make it to school that day. And, at least in his mind, he came up with some awful good excuses for missing school. He had a sore throat, he had a bad headache, his stomach hurt. Rarely, however, was the boy abie to con his parents. They knew the ‘‘illnesses” were nothing more than excuses, and despite vehement protests to the contrary, the boy would trudge off to school every day. Partly because the boy didn't like school, and partly because he was just bored, the boy didn’t wasn’t able to get very good grades. If he got a B on his report card he considered it a minor miracle. The boy often came home with Cs. Nothing great. Nothing too bad. Just average. So this is the way it was for the boy for about the first six years of his school life. He just plodded along, still hating school and trying to think of new ways to get out of it. But slowly things starting changing for the unhappy youngster. By the lime he was old enough for the seventh grade, the boy discovered something he thought important enough to keep him in school. The boy discovered sports. In the fall he went out for the junior high football team. In the winter the boy played on the junior high basketball team, and in the spring he played baseball. The boy’s perspective of going to school began to change. He had found something to look forward to each day after school. He had discovered the sports and all of it’s benefits — even to someone that was barely 12 years old. Through sports he learned the im­ portance of people relying on him and of him relying on other people. He learned of the needs for sacrifice and dedication and how to handle winning and losing. The boy learned of the agony of sit­ ting on the bench watching others play. And he learned what it was like to play while others sat and watched him. The youngster truly had found Robby Redman Hastings boy places third in freestyle wrestling finals Robby Redman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Redman of Hastings, placed third in the freestyle wrestling state finals held last weekend. The tournament is conducted by the United States Wrestling Federation and was held at Grand Rapids Junior College. To qualify for the state finals, Robby had won the district meet held a week earlier at Harper Creek. He also placed third in a tournament at Portage Central to gain the right to wrestle in the finals. Robby, an eighth grade student at Hastings, was a member of the junior high wrestling team coached by Tom Brighton. His record was 8-0 with eight pins last season. Hastings pitcher Jack Moore shows the form that enabled him to top Harper Creek 5-4. The Saxons stopped a six-game losing streak at the expense of the Beavers. (Bonner photo) Saxons end diamond losing streak with win over Beavers Saxon sports Next week May 5 May 5 MayS MayS May 5 May 7 May 7 May 7 May 10 May 10 May 10 May 10 May 10 May 10 May 11 May 11 Varsity Baseball.......................... at Albion (2) - 3:30 p.m. Jayvee Baseball.............................. Albion (2) - 3:30 p.m. Tennis....................................................... Albion - 4:30 p.m. Varsity Softball........................... at Albion (2) - 3:30 p.m. Junior High Track.........................at Gull Lake - 4:00 p.m. Girls Softball......................... at Wayland Inv. - 9:30 a.m. Varsity Baseball.................... at Wayland Inv. - 9:00 a.m. Boys-Girls Track .... at Greenville Relays -10:00 a.m. Varsity Baseball................................... Marshall - 5:00 p.m. Jayvee Baseball............................... at Marshall - 5:00 p.m. Boys Track.... Albion-Marshall at Marshall - 4:00 p.m. Tennis................................................. at Sturgis - 4:30 p.m. Varsity Softball........... Battle Creek Central - 5:00 p.m. Junior High Track........................at Pennfield - 4:30 p.m. Girls Track............................. Marshall-Sturgis - 4:30 p.m. Tennis................................................. Gull Lake - 4:00 p.m. something he liked. Something he looked forward to doing. No more did the boy offer arguments when it came time to get dressed and go to school every day. He hardly ever missed a day of school. He went to school willingly. As for the youngster’s classroom endeavors, they improved ... and markedly so. He was still hardly considered a brain, but the boy was beginning to change. He found that if he applied himself — like he was doing in his sports — that things began to come easier. The Cs began to consistently turn into Bs. Even an occasional A was recorded by the youngster much to the delight of his surprised parents. He was learning. It could actually be said of the boy that he genuinely liked school. Now, even if he was sick, the boy would try his best to get to school. He liked going to classes every day and meeting the challenge of learning. The boy still played sports all through his high school days. They were still very important to him, but school as a whole had changed. In his younger years the boy hadn’t really thought much of going to college. The thought of more school was enough to send him into hysteria. But as the boy had found a reason to stay in school, healso found that college was for him. The boy went on to college where another amazing thing happened. His grades in college turned out to be better than anything he had ever achieved in grade school and high school. In college itwasn't uncommon for the boy, now a young man, to get his share of As. In fact, Cs became unusual. But the story is not over yet. Not too long ago the young man, who has long since graduated from college, was asked what it was that turned his life so completely around. His answer was simple: sports. Sports for him became a reason for him to stay in school where he finally excelled What the young man learned through his sports he later put to use in dealing with the problems of life. Whatever became of the boy, you ask? Why, he grew up to become a sport­ writer of course. Bruce Martin slides head first into first base against Harper Creek. Hastings won the game to snap a six-game iosing streak. Hastings travels to Albion for a doubleheader tonight. (Bonner photo) The Hastings varsity baseball team won their first conference game and their second game of the season with a 5-4 come from behind win over Harper Creek. The win snapped a six game Saxon streak. The Saxon record is now 2-6. Jack Moore fashioned a neat 3 hitter, striking out 10, and walking 5. It was Moore’s second win against 2 losses. Drew Howitt’s double, his second hit of the day, scored Craig Mawer for the tying run. A go ahead run also scored but missed third base and was called out. Earlier in the in­ ning, Keith Briggs drove in Bruce Martin. Both Briggs and Martin doubled. Craig Mawer singled in Keith Briggs. In the bottom of the sixth inning with 2 out Todd Slater drew a walk. A passed ball and a wild pitch put Slater on third. Bruce Martin hit a hard ground ball to the 3rd baseman who threw wild to first allowing the go ahead run to score. Moore then set Harper down in order in the seventh to preserve the win. "We needed this win bad. We had lost 6 straight,” said Hastings coach Bernie Oom. ‘‘We have been in need of some dutch hitting and we finally got i t in the 5th inning. “Moore pitched a fine game, his curve was working very well." �The Hostings Banner. Thursday, May 5. 1983 — Page 12 Michigan Week CONTINUED... sponsored by the Barry County Republican Women's Club. The luncheon is open to the public and costs S3. Included in the luncheon will be an historical film entitled "The Stewards of Michigan" about Michigan's governors, narrated by Charlton Heston. Barn- County Transit will offer free transportation to senior citizens on Tuesday. Miller said that special acknowledgement will be given to the area's centennial farms on that day. Tentative [Jans also call for antique automobiles and displays from Charlton Park downtown. Wednesday, May 18 has been designated as Livelihood Day, a tribute to local business and industry. Displays from local industries will be placed in downtown store windows and the Exchange Club is distributing placemats saluting industry to the local restaurants. Miller said that government officials are being asked to write "thank you” letters to the local industries. He also said that Spartan Stores and Felpausch Food Center will be celebrating Michigan Week through promotion of Michigan products. Education Day will be on Thursday, May 19. Most of the activities will take place within the schools, but Miller added that some public activities are scheduled, in­ cluding attention given to the contributions of the school board, administrators and teachers to the education of local children. The Exchange Club will hold its Charter Nigh! banquet that evening at the Parish House of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Ceremonies will officially inrugurate the 25member club in Hastings. Attending will be district members and officers and members and officers of the Battle Creek Exchange Club, the sponsoring club for the local organization. Friday, May 20 will be Hospitality Day in the community. Hastings City Council has authorized free parking to shoppers in downtown Hastings. Meter begs will be decorated by elementary school students. Barry County Transit is offering free transportation to anyone throughout the day and the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce will be distributing packets of in­ formation touting local recreational facilities. Miller said that activities of other service clubs on that day are tentative. Saturday, May 21 is planned as a day of fun for the kids. A special 10 a.m. flag rising ceremony conducted by youth groups will take place at Hastings City Hall. .A host of activities will be conducted in the Central-Junior High School parking lot. Face painting will be done from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. along with group games and contests led by youth organizations. From 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 2 p.m to 3 p.m.. the Friends of the Library will con-At it a.m? a pci parade will be held, s’pdftsored by the4-H. A bike parade will take place at 2:30 p.m. The Barry County Sheriff’s Department will have its water rescue van on display from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and will conduct safety presentations. Youth Day will wrap up with an evening dance in the parking lot of the high school. Hunting the elusive mushroom can be a science, says Hastings couple by Steve Vedder Il can only be described as another in the long line of great American past times. Each year thousands of people stalk through wet woods in humid, muggy weather on any given May afternoon in search of the elusive morel mushroom. The • hunters" fight off nagging mosquitos and knats, coiling snakes, stinging tree branches and aching backs all in the quest for a hollow stemed, cream-colored fungus. But finding these mushrooms is a different matter — a whole different matter. Il’s actually much harder than might be imagined to find these morels. In fact, finding them actually can be considered a science. It's hardly a hit-ormiss operation. At least that's what a Hastings husband and wife morel-hunting team believe. And they've stalked morels together for 40 years. Darrell and Loretta Aldrich, who live on North Boltwood in Hastings, believe mushroom hunters should know a little something about their subject before they start snooping about the woods. The first lesson: the weather. They say the hotter the weather is, the better, ideal conditions would be sunny and 60-plus degrees, a heavy rain the day before, and a high humidity. "That ought to really make'em pop up, ' Words to the “Y‘S BY... Dave Storms Youth Softball - Any youth in grades 3-6, who would still like to participate in this years YMCA after school softball program may still participate by coming to the games during the following times: 3-4 grade boys Tuesdays, 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.; 5-6 grade boys Wednesdays, 2:45 to 3:45 p.m.; 3-6 grade girls - Thursdays, 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. All these programs are held in the Hastings Jr. High softball fields. There is no fee for this program, thanks to the Hastings Community Fund, and City Council. YMCA Tiny Tot Camp - The YMCA is now offering for its second year, a day camp program for boys and girls, ages 5-6 years of age. The purpose of the camp is to give these Hickory Comers Phones continued from page 1 from New York to be with us when we have to make an appearance before the MPSC. "When the company asks for another in­ crease. we’re going to be there. We know whattodo this time. The phone company has made its response that this was now the end of ttwrfjght: WeiHt^-not as-far as we're concerned. If they go back for a new in­ crease. we’ll be right in there again. If we have to go back to raising money to do it, we’ll do it," said Mrs. Kettle. The significance of the arrival of the refund checks, she said, “shows the people that something really was done. It shows everybody, not just our community, that you can accomplish something.” astings avings & oan 136 E. State strati Hostings, Michigan "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! youngstersan opportunity for supervised fun with other children in a camp setting. Each day is filled with a variety of camp activities such as swimming, nature, archer, riflery, special events, singing, and crafts that are especially designed for their age group. The camp enrollment is kept to a minimum of 25 per session with a camp counselor ratio of 5 to 1, to ensure the greatest amount of per­ sonal attention and hands on experience for each child. The cost for the progam is $20. The dates and times of the session are as follows: June 13-17 from9 a.m. to 12 noon, or 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 20-24 from 9 to 12 noon, or 12:30 to 3:30. Campers will be picked up and dropped off by the YMCA at the Junior High School. Resident Camp - Come have a ball with us this summer! If your looking for something new and different to do this summer for your child, then look no further, for the YMCA right here in Hastings has the answer. Camp Algonquin. We’ve got boating, canoeing, sailing, rope course, fishing, kayaking, new games, crazy games, special events, lum­ berjack relays, trips to Yankee Springs, horseback riding, field archery, rockets, indian lore, swimming.,, and more. —-* tons *-------------Camp Algonquin is close to home but yet, far away. It’s a great place for a child to spread his or her wings and to just have fun. The cost is $65 and includes room and board and all the fun your child will have at camp. The following sessions are still open: Boys ages 9 to 11, June 27 - July 7; boys - Ages 9 to 14, July 4-8; girls - ages 9 to 11, August 1-5; girls - ages 11 to 14, August 8-12; girls - ages 9-14, August 15-19. For more information, call Dave Storms, 945-4574, and a detailed brochure will be sent to you. Summer swim lessons - This year all of the YMCA- Youth Council's swim lessons will be run in backyard pools in the various neigh­ borhoods of Hastings. Please watch this column the week of May 16 for a detailed description of classes and times. Brochures will be sent home with Hastings school children the same week. says Loretta of the mushrooms. Another important factor in the search for morels is finding the most likely place for them to grow. Morels grow best amidst fallen and decaying tree branches, logs and leaves. Clusters of poplar and aspen trees, mainly because of the soft wood, are par­ ticularly ideal. Open spaces where large trees have been taken out — thus allowing more sunlight to hit the forest floor — are not the best of places to look. The sunlight would keep the fallen limbs and leaves dry and hinder the critical decaying process. The Aldriches say that old apple orchards are one of the best places to find morels. "The apples drop off the tree, become fertilizer, and that helps the mushrooms grow there great," says Darrell. The start of the season, which runs from late April or early May to maybe the third week in May. is easily remembered by Darrell. "April 21 is Loretta's birthday and we’ve kind of zeroed in on her birthday for mushroom hunting,” he said. Darrell said a mushroom hunter is much like a fisherman. "Everybody has their favorite spots,” he said. "But a mushroom hunter will never tell where he finds his mushrooms. It’s just like fishing in a lake. * The Hastings couple did admit — in a general way at least - where their favorite morel patches were located. They mentioned Smith’s Woods, located southwest of Podunk Lake as one location. Another is Yankee Springs, and a third spot was a mile south of the Hastings Junior High. A fourth place where the Aldriches have spotted morels is a place called "Goodyear’s Grub" at the east end of Colfax street. There are also a few mushrooms around the Otis Lake area, they say. The Aldriches, who have hunted mushrooms as many as 15 times in one season, have traveled els far north as Mesick and Hart to look for morels. But Loretta remembers a trip to Crystal Valley, located northwest of Fremont, as probably the most successful. It seems the weather conditions were ideal that weekend because of the high humidity md rain the previous day. Those factors led to a regular morel bonanza. "We brought home big dish pans full of mushrooms,” recalls Loretta. "I’ve never seen anything like that before. It was a humid weekend and the grounds were just covered with them." A key to morel hunting that is often overlooked is simply letting the eyes adjust ______ _ ___________ to seeing that first mushroom. Once the eye becomes used to spotting mushrooms it seems more can be found easier. "When we go hunting whoever gets the first one will call out. Then everybody will else will discover it and it will help them spot others," said Darrell. Loretta was asked what the appeal of morel hunting was to her. She said morel hunting is almost like a sport to her, but it is being outdoors she likes the best. "It’s being out with nature,” she said “Our two kids used to go out with us. They wouldn’t find many mushrooms, but they Darrell Aldrich looks for the elusive morel mushroom. Aldrich and his wife, Loretta, have been hunting mushrooms together for 40 years. Darrell said he used to pick up mushrooms and put them in his lunch bucket when he was in grade school. (Bonn., pho,o) enjoyed the woods.” Even though "mushrooming” is still popular with the Aldriches, they admit many people seem to have given up the yearly search. "No, I don’t think people look for them like they psed to,” said Loretta. "I guess that’s because there are so many other sports to do. 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ABC Radio s Don Chevrier, Dan Lovett. Fred Manfra and race ca ler Dave Johnson combine to bring you the color and excitement of the Kentucky Derby from rhe Paddock to the Winner s Circle WBCH STEREO 100 FM Spring is a time for mushrooms as well as flowers. Morel mushrooms are the most sought after because of their exceptionally fine, delicate taste. Best of all, they are out right now. Although they are not as common in Barry County as they are further north, many people still enjoy looking for them. Ten years ago, mushroom hunters often found them around the dying elm trees that dotted the countryside. Now, morels can more often be found in old apple orchards and under aspen or popple stands. Humans are not the only ones that find mushrooms to their liking. Deer will also sometimes eat them. Mushrooms have almost no nutritional value so we can only assume that they chance upon them while they are nibbling their way through the forest. Grouse or pats will also eat them. Mr.ybe because mushrooms are so succulent, grouse use them as a source of liquid. Chipmunks and squirrels are also known to chew on them occasionally. Whether you are a human or a squirrel, spring is a fine time to be in the woods, and mushroom hunting is a perfect excuse to be out there. �Hastings Jr. Hign 7th GRADE All A’s 14.0 average) J an el1c Hoekstra, Robert Longstreet, Eric Maichele. Chad Tolles. Honor Roll (3.5 to 3.9 average) Greg Allerding, Phil Anton, Mark Atkinson, Kathleen Barcroft, Amy Bowers, Mike Brown, Don Cheeseman, David Covey, . Kelly Daugherty, Kathy Dawson, Matt DeCamp, P.J. DeVault, Julie Dimmers, Lisa Eltzrotli, Boyd Endsley, Greg Feather, Andy Furrow, Scott Furrow, Kent Gee, Jon Harmon, Lisa Hattis, Tracy Heath, Kim Javor, Kevin Kelley, Clair Lake, Mike Merrill, Mark Micklatcher, Christina Morgan, Micah Murphy, Carla Naegele, Dan Pickard, Beth Pierce, Heather Prucha, Evelyn Raffler, Kelly Schneider, Angie Sears, Jeanette Skidmore, David Slanker, Erin Solmes, Chris Sonsmith, Jackie Sunior, Sara Sweetland, Chris Tokarski, Scott Turnbull. ..Honorable Mention (3.0 to 3.4 average) Michelle Aldrich, Dawn Archer, Robin Beach, Lesli Becker, Jennifer Borton. Ron Bustance, Becky Case, Jerry Case, Ginger Clark, Scott Clark, Lisa Clawson, Shelly Converse, Sandra Cousins, Robin Cruttenden, Andrea Curtiss, Mickey Davis, Laura DePompok), Debbie Dukes, Kelley Flood, Tina Frank, Michelle Freridge, Michelle Frey, Bobby Frick, Heidi Frye, Mark Garvey, Todd Gerber, John Gergen, Amy Gibson, Lorie Grebenok, Tracy Hause, Greg Heath, Tom Herbstreith, Lyle Hoff­ man. Chris Howell, Kim Huss, Mike John­ son, Tony Jones, Laneta Lambert, Nate Lancaster, Ken MacKenzie, Becky Marsh, Kelly McClurkin, Brian McLean, Kacy McDonald, Becky Miller, Andrew Mogg, Michelle Murdoch, Craig Nichols, Terry Nichols, Pete Niemann, Jenny Norris, Ron O’Keefe, Jennifer Dldz, Brian Peake, Jodi Pennington, Dan Phillips, Kris Ploot, Michelle Raymond, Shani Reaser, Teresa Recker. Aija Roush, Cris Sarver, Jason Seuss, Denna Sherry, Missy Shor), Ron Simpson, Michelle Stanton, Cherie Swank, Amy Sweet, Brian Tack, Sue Taylor, David Vaughan, Sara Vos, Timmi Watson, Scott Weller, A.J. Wolf. Page 13, Thursday, May 5, 1983, The Hastings Banner Honor Rolls Duyser, John Garner. Jeff Hooper, Theresa Kuball. Christine Manley, Spencer Miller. Scott Olthouse. Ron Pelli, Kelly Sweeney. Jill VanderKodde, Linda Wetherbee. Larry Zuverink. 6th GRADE All A’s - Todd Sprague. Burke Thompson. Lori Abel. Beth Berry. Mike Brotherton, Scott Cole. Jill Dussia. Jodi Fitch, Jennifer Groves; Barbara Hoisted. Amy Lipscomb. Matthew Lytle, Sharia Raab. Chad Schut, Sheila Sherd, Derek Surdam. Todd Van Til, James York, Stacey Anderson. Ann Blain, Mike Buehler. Rori Curths. Pamela Eaglen, David French. Dawn Harder, Mark Kaecheie, Kenneth Loew, Adelle McLain, Jason Reichard, Mike Seger, Larry Spicer, MichelleSwelnis, Stacey Wallace. Stephanie Barnhill, Alison Borsum Shilo Christenson, Peter Donker, Katie Elies, Martha Funk, Nicki Harrison. Todd Kidder, Brad Luttrell, Myron Mendonca. Andrea Reurink, Eric Seubring, Stacey Steeby, Jim Thorne, Natalie Webb Kate Bartlett, Don Britten, Lee Anne Christie, Joan Dunkelberger, Juliette Esakson. Kelly Garrett. Heather Harvey, Annette LaBine, Stacia Lutz, Doug Mesecar, Cassandra Schantz, Regina Sherd, Dirk Strater, Keith Vander Woude, Lisa Wyatt. Lakewood Jr. High Lake Odessa Junior High Mlh GRADE AU A’s - Scott Hines, Jon Hofstra. Gregg Johnson, Lisa Morgridge, Jeff Reser, Kellie Stank, Lisa Wolverton. Terry Asberry, Paul Benson, Alicia Carlson, Kevin Cline, Ricky Denny. Sarah Denny, Michelle Eckman, Tate Eggers, Kathy Fetterman, Harlow Hansbarger, Craig Hartzler, Brian Jackson, Kris Jackson, Christine Kauffman, Jenny Ket­ chum, Mark O’Mara, Sarah Shortz, Coreen Tischer, Jeff Trembath, Fredia Wernette. 7th GRADE Al! A’s - Tony Gardner, Donita Goodemoote, Shannon Johnson, Lisa Kinsey, Kimberly Orsbom, Dennis Sauers. Tom Adkins, Duane Beard, Jodi Calcott, Stephanie Cobb. Jeanette Durkee, Jamie Eldridge, David Graham, Heather Hollister, Stephanie Johnston, Stacy Kidder, Viki Makley, Teresa Morgridge, Scott Nekon, Michelle Peacock, Scott Robertson, Todd Robertson, Tracy Runyan, Michael Sage, Mark Stahl. Richard Stewart, Scott Stoepker, John Sutton, Andy Thomas, Laura Umlar, Jeff Warnke, Christa Smith. Sth GRADE All A’s (4.0 average Martha Kessenich, Steve Laubaugh, Vicky Main, Kevin Purgid, Ann Scofield, Keely Shay, Shannon Williams. Honor Roll (3.5 to 3.1 average) Kristen Arnold, Tony Cole, Vai Dakin, Brad Emswiler, Kimberly Fox, Alan Fouty, Lisa French. Shawn Gahan, Karin Gibson, Tim Hammond, Amy Haywood, Carol Woodland Junior High Hewitt, Doris Huey. Anna Loftus, Dan McClurkin, Ben McCrackin, Michelle 7th GRADE Me’endy, Wayne Oom, Tracy Paulauski, All A’s - Andy Drury, Chris Forsyth, Kerry Payne. Eric Peterson, Laura RedKristen Schroeder. : man, Tom Rosenberg, Nicole Ross, Jon Scott Ainsworth, Richard Bailey, Mark Schimmel Kim Sensiba, Steve Shepler, Brad Barnum, Nancy Carter, Beth Chase, Kar­ Slocum, Mark Slocum, Lisa Smith, Valerie men Childs, Randy Cronk. Kirk Eldridge, Taylor, Kyle Trahan, Tracie Varney, Kari Jenny France. Tammy Friend, Shelly Warner. Traci Warren, Dale White, Doug Furlong, Amelia Gomez, Julie Haight, Ann Whitmore, Brenda Wilson, Yolanda Zim­ Heffelbower, Pam Heffelbower, Tony merman. Henney, Michael Jenks, Jackie Jourdan, Honorable Mention (3.0 (o 3.4 average) Mary King, Heather Klopfenstein. C. B. Amy Andrus, Chris Avery, Jackie Barry, Long, Patti Lumbert, Yvonne MacKenzie, Kim Bubnas, Dan Case, Henry Case, Denice Tony Makley, Pau) McLeod, Cindy Mc­ Count, Rita Daniels, Michael Eastman, Doug Millan, Jeff Meyers, Mandy Miller, Jason Ferris, Jerry Frick, Maria Gagnon, Beth Moore, Wendy Murray. Nikki Oesch, Dan Gidley, Kathy Gordon, Aaron Green, Andria Richards, Dominick Ritchie, Darcy Rogers, Gross, Lee Hallifax, Laura Hammond, Beth Schloppi, Juli Schray, Brad Scobey, Bryan Hanford. Doug Haun, Sue Hilgendorf, Kenneth Seybold, Derrich Simmons, Leon Darin Hooker. Lori Hough, Sue Inman, Sutherland, Rick Vandecar, Michelle Carrie Jacobs, Jeff Jasperse, Danielle Vroman, Tom Wolfgang, James Woodcock, Johnson, Skip Joppie. Mike Karpinski, Cindy Yarger. Denice Kelley, Ted Keniston, Ed Kidder, Scott Kimmel, Laura Lake, Becky Main, Jeff 8th GRADE Mawer, Janet Miller, Pam Mitchell, David All A’s - Missy Merryfield, Jackie Russell. Myers, Jenee Newton, John Nichols, Peggy Cassandra Antes, Missy Barnes, Treva Noom, Terry Randall, Lori Reid, Frank Barlow, Tate Bosworth, Linda Brock, Richter. Chuck Robinson, Randy Simmons, Darrell Brown, Anne Buxton, Shelly Erb, Will Simmons, Coleen Scotsman, Sue Strong, Doug Friend, Angie Gearin, Art Haight, Joe Bonnie Sullivan, Frank Winans. Hankins, Steve Hanson, Jenny Hathon, Amy Hazel, Dan Haze). Becky Heide, Shari Hershberger, Dave Ingersoll, Tara Jewell, Missy Johnson. Greg Jordan, Brenda Kenyon, Darcy Lake, Lori Leach, Rodd Lowell, Lisa Lyon, Jeff Maag, Amy Mapes, Becky Martin, Dee Dee McClelland, Kim Sth GRADE McDiarmid, Gary McMillan, Colleen Mc­ All A’s - Troy Cole, Shannon Herweyer, Whorter, Scot Mikols, Mike Miller, Larry Tracy Neve, Denise Van Duine, Blake Monroe, Phil Nobert, Diane Nurenburg, Elderkin, Meagon Knox, Debra Ploeg, Mark Oesch. Angela Peele, Doug Pen­ Jennifer Geukes, Ingrid Konow, Jeanine nington, Becky Potter, Brian Potter, Pam Stander, Kurt Henry. Diana London, handy Quigley, Matt Rausch, Lori Resier, Mark Stickney. Schulert. Dawn Sensiba, Suzie Smith, Missy Jill Ainsworth, Matt Biermacher, Suntken. Angie Vroman, Brian Weslow, Veronica Claypool, Doug Fox, April McNutt, Margo Young. Jodie Posthumus, Brian Shaw, Amy Stewart, Melissa Ver Strate, Trena Yonkers, Jenny Barton, Pam Bode, Mark Cline, Scott Frost, Cindy Orr, Jane Reed, Rachel Smelker, Nicole Surdam, Robert Webb. Mike Henning, Kim Batson, Rachel Boger, Renee Cramer, 12th GRADE Brett Luttrell, Aaron Pfeifer, Melissa High Honors (3.59-4.00) - Mary Armintrout, Rounds. Shawn Smith, Brad Vander Ark, David Barry, Debbie Sue Blesch, Doreen Kelly Wieringa, Kim Belson, Joyce Boulter, Lisa Boysen, Tom Broadhurst, John Bussema, Holly Dimick, Tammy Lynch, Burchett, Bobbie Jo Campbell. Rusty Alisa Phillips, Keith Schultz, Vangie Stahl, Carroll, Gary Chantrenne. Kim Darr. Fred Mark Verlinde, Lisa Wolverton. Dewey. Dan Dimond, Todd Drenth. Douglas 7th GRADE Forbes, Susan Funk. Bobbie Gay, April All A’s - Gina Adams, Tracye Burch, Haven, Brian Herbert. Dan Hogan. Laura Karen Fox, Heather Hannapel, Missy Huffman, Nathan Keith, Tammy Lester. Moretti, Ross Sprague Steve Becker, Kathy Melissa Montgomery. Robert Norton, Cooley. Jennifer Frey. Treina Kelley, Stephen Nottingham. Joel O'Connell. Lisa Heather Perry, Annette Blough, Johnnie Price, Patricia Ringler. Lauri Root. Robert DeYoung, Tina Godzwa, Misty Knox. Strauss. Cathy Sturgeon. Sally Texter, Linda Samantha Porter. Dave Boshears. David Thomas. Patti Tobin. Janel Vermeulen. Rita Elies. Shelly Gray. Tim Mesecar. Victoria Weick. John Whitledge. Christiana Shriver. Woodruff. Robert Baldry, Kaileigh Campbell. Scott Honors (3.10-3.49) - Richard Boyle, Her­ Curtis. Steve Egleston, Wesley Geren, Robin bert Curry, Melody Good, Mike McCullough. Jansen, Jeffrey Kuehn, Kevin Martinez, Steve Munson, Kelly Ring. Janice Ruell. Troy Morlock. Melissa Cndersma, Ember Mark Wasserman, Karen Werner, Linda Perry. Lisa Taylor, Brad Van Sickle, Deede Wright. Myers, Vonda Bender, Tanya Cooper, Debra Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) - David Dawson, Ann Elwood, Amy Gosset, Tammy Bagley. Steve Birman, William Brownell. Jeffery, Michael Lytle. Eric McWhinney. Theresa Carbine. Sophie Corbi, Rodney Dye. David Newhouse. Jeff Page. Jeanne Vickey Gay. Sue Hook. Cheryl Littell, Kim Streeter, Sherry Taylor, Brian Verlinde. Metheny, Angela Miller. Angela Moeller, Mike Wright. Kelly Beuschel, Heide Curths, Cindy Okeley. Sue Smith. Abbie Spaulding, Julie- DeMorrow. Michele Errair. Jandt Julie Sutton. Linda Tuin. James VanHoose. Herweyer, Kevin Kidder, Penny Madden, 1 UhGRADE Ann Messer. Kim Olson, Lance Patnoude, High Honors (3.50-4.00) • Wendy AdrianBruce Swanson. Scott Thomas, Tammyson. Jeffrey Aspinall. Dwayne Bagle”. Greg Welker. Terry Bowen, Renee Curtis, John Brown. Douglas Conklin. Ray Code. Michael DeBolt. Lori Draper. Kris Flower. Roger Frye. Hiroshi Fujii. Thomas Guthrie. James Henry. Timothy Hogan. Jodie Hudson. Sharilyn Klahn. Sherri Merda. Norbert White, Jon Young. Honors (3.10-3.49) - Christina Beukema. John Buchanan, David Cook. Mike Daven­ port. Jill Denny, Thomas Dimond, Wayne Howard, Scott Hull, Jeffery Jones. Robert Karmes. Brett McBeth. Lynette Moore. Narcia Scott. Andrea Vanderboegh. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) - Suzy Bauman. Chris Dibble, Barbara Drenth. Julie Gilbert. Kelly Jo Kean, Sharron Kitz­ miller. Karla Mapes, Carol Wertman 10th GRADE High Honors <3.50-1.00) - Carl Albright, Lisa Arkwright, Lori Arkwright. Kyle Aukerman, Kimberly Baker. Annette Ballatore. Kristen Baylor, Julie Bernard, Susan Boyle, Brenda Car roll, Monique Cichy, Jeanne Curry. Timothy Davis, Kimberly DeHaan, David Eddy, Paul Eddy, Michael Huffman, Beth Ingle. Carla John­ son, Jeffrey Kimmey, Gerald Kline, Darla Lester, Linda McClain, Joyce McCormick, Stephen Monroe. Dawn Morris. Denise Olthouse, Jeanne Ryan, Steven Tuin. Honors (3.10-3.49) - Nancy Baker, Sally Boze. Ann Brunner. April Cole, Sharia Fults, Mary Ann Garnsay, Michelle Giesbrecht, Todd Greenman, Brenda Hartwell, Renae Harvath, Sonja Hull, Christopher McDonald, Theresa Moon, Kenneth Nickerson, Rodney Pinks, Todd Schmidt, Melissa Simmons, Donna Staley, Michael Ward, Lisa Wooer, John Wunderlin. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) - Dairl Banfill. Melinda Bromley, Christine Eimer, James Fett. George Guthrie, James Lavoy, Jeffrey Neeley, Andrea Niedzielski, Nth GRADE All A’s • Dan Hale. Brian Ainsworth. Tim Allwardt. Paul Bahs. David Benit. Mark Bukoski. Darla Burtrick. Shelley.Cardenas. Scott Carpenter. Kristin Chuhak, Jessica Coleman. Mitch Collier. Michele Dickinson. Skeeter Eber­ sole. Glenn Ewing. Andy Finkler, Robin Franks. Tai Gearhart, Carmen Hamilton, Dcana Hampton, Wendy Huemme, Denise Jarman. Diane Kane. Mike Long, Dawn Morawski. Matt Peake, Andy Pixley, Kelly Reid, Katrina Schriver, Brian Sleeper. Beth Starring, George Steinbrecher, Julie Sullivan. Robbie Trowbridge, Isabella Walliczek, Mike Wyble. 9th GRADE All A’s - Melissa Brenton, Polly Cook, Tamara Frith. Jamie Appelman, Kelly Bachelder, Bob Carl. Heather Christie, Matt Coleman, Stacy Conroy, Debbie Corkins, Cassie Davidson, Jackie Erwin, Debbie Exelby, Jordan Ferrier, Angie Filter, Lisa Hansen. Tim Higdon, Ann Hummel, Connie Kane, Carol Lamie, Amy Laverty, Susan Lightner, Beth McArthur, Kerry Nickel. Richard Perrier Richard Rozell, Nathan Shogren, Jeff Sleeper, Mike Smith, Debbie Staskus, Carmen Tobias, Kevin Wetzel. 10th GRADE All A’s - Jess Bahs, Kyle Christopher, Doreen Cook, Audrey Dumont, Shan Ferrier, Jeff Hamilton, Gina Lehman, Karen Long, Dan Lykins, Dawn Pixley, Lynnette Williams. Robert Adkins, Mike Barnhart Vai Bell, Jim Benit, Christine Benjamin, Marcia Bishop, Heidi Braden, Mike Brewer, Heather Brown, Vickie Clements, Dawn Cogswell. Jim Colby, Doug Coleman. Carla Conklin, Sarah Curtis. Lori Ebersole, Jackie Gard­ Elizabeth Palmer. Nancy Pickett. Diann Townsend. 9th GRADE High Honors (3.50-4.00 > - Todd Arney. Lisa Baker. Ernest Boniface. Jeffrey Bristol, Jean Byington. LaDon Chantrenne. Catherine Eimer. Kristine England. Beth Fetrow. Tony Finn. Regina Jones. Susan Lelo, Shannon McWilliams. Tim Miller, Jeff Newman. Kevin Nottingham. Don Ringler. Julie Wineland. Honors (3.10-3.49) - Chris Conner. Kris Gallagher. Lenard Grote. Barbara Haynes, Tammy Ketchum. Sherri Larkin. Suzanne Lewis. Stacy McCarty. Sally McNally. Pam Miller. Brian Neeley. Adam Pease, Sue Price, Dion Roddy. Michelle Rogers. Jill Rothe. Todd Ruthruff. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) - Theodore Engle. Margaret Gibbs. Dustin Huffman, Randall Izzard. Melissa J. Martinez. Sandi Ortega. Levi Strickland. Becky Thalmann. Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High 7th GRADE All A’s - Kelly Hoefler. Michele Schantz. Kim Bahs, Carieen Becraft, Bill Brenton. Matt Brown. Danielle Burg. Dorothy Butrick, Jackie Dilliner. Trudy Dingman, Delana Dunn, Matt Ewing, Jeff Fisher, Randy Fisher, Eric Haeck, Joy Hamilton, Randy Hoyt. Heather Hummel, April LaBin, Jody Landes. Diona Morawski, Danny Murphy. Annette Powers. Ann Rogers, Scot Scramlin. Lori Smith, Jodi Spidel, Brian Stall. Ronda Steinbrecher. Eric Terpening, Mickey Tilley. Chris Todd. Nicki Tyler, Jim Venton, Amy Walker. ner. Jay Greene. Dean Hale, Kent Hamilton, Dawn Hampton, Chris Harshman, Kurt Harlenburg. Lindy Hoffman, Kristy Hosey, Tammy Imes, Donna Kirby, Kristy Landes, Dan Levering. Terry Madison, Julius Maurer. Duska Morawski, Jay O’Brien, Craig Ostergren. Gary Reid. Kim Roush, Deanna Shank. Patty Sprague, Sheila Staskus, Dean Stewart, Terralynn Trine, Tana Trowbridge, Ken Trumble, Paula Tuttle, Paula Ulrich, Mark Valdick, Malinda Wagner, Stephanie Walliczek, Pam Wetzel, DeeDee Wolf. lith GRADE All A’s • Tom McArthur, Joh.t Myers, Luke Potter. Rob Barrette, Mary Benjamin, David Brand, Tim Brock, Eric Brown, Debbie Carl, Amy Cole, Jenny Filter, Lori Fisher, Jeff Garber, Ron Hull, Karen Hummell, Tammy James. Linda McGinley, Todd McMillon, Loretta Meehan, David Reese, Trixie Robison, Mindy Shogren, Paula Stein­ brecher. 12th GRADE All A’s • Rebecca Dale, Becky Eaton, Lori Gardner, Suzi Hom, Teresa Rozell, Carl Tobias. Pearl Akin, Michelle Ames, Matt Bertram, Robert Brown, Gina Bruce, Bob Brumm, Tania Colby, Wendy Coleman, Susan Dean, Ruth Decker. Dawn Dudley, Pam Erwin, Gay Goss. 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MILLER See REAL ESTATE Serving Barry County Since 1940 “THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE" 1105 W. Green St., Hastings HOURS. Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to9 p.m Sot Ba m.loipm. REALTOR* KEN MILLER, C.R.S. - BROKER 137 W. State St.. Hastings (6)6 ) 945-5182 DARRELL BENEDICT, Auctioneer Hastings, Ml. * S1S-S48-2S32 JOHNNIE BISHOP, AmUmmt Delton. Ml • 616-6234935 OUR SERVICE is to pleose both BUYERS ond SHEERS �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, May 5, 1983 — Page 14 The Clockmaker’s Shop REPAIR and RESTORATION ...of oil types of clocks. NO CHARGE for ESTIMATES, PICK UP and DELIVERY JOHNVENNER 4841 S. Charlton Park Rd., Hastings 49058 phone945-5698 - CLOCKMAKER SINCE 1947 - n ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS INCLUDING: BEST PICTURE The Man of the Century. The Motion Picture of a Lifetime. May 13*19.. . 7:15 p.m. Doors open at 6:20 p.m. Adults... *2.50 Under 16... *1.50 — UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP — The Cinema Downtown Hastings Welborn named to committee Senator Bob Welborn (RKalamazoo) has been ap­ pointed to a special eleven­ member Transportation Formula Distribution Task Force. The task force was established to determine if any inequities exist in the present formula for distributing transpor’ation monies. “As a member of the task force, I v.’ill be zeroing in on the current disbribution formula as well as at­ tempting to find out whether the allocated monies are being spent wisely," Welborn said. “I’m con­ cerned that the distribution scales are being tipped to heavily toward rapid transportation projects rather than adequately maintaining the tran­ sportation structure we have now, mainly roads and high­ way- 1 also want to deter­ mine whether or not those funds are being spent in the most efficient and cost ef­ fective manner.” Currently, after deduc­ tions for co'lection costs, statutory grants, and $5 million earmarked for the Critical Bridge fund, the remaining monies in the Michigan Transportation Fund are divided as follows: Comprehensive Tran­ sportation Fund (primarily rail, water and bus) 10 percent; State Trunkline Fund (highways) 37.7 per­ cent; County Road Com­ missions, 33.7 percent; and Cities and Villages, 18.6 percent. Tax renewal on T-K school ballot By Elaine Gilbert Voters in the Thornapple-Kellogg School District will be asked to renew 4.5 mills for three years at the June 13 annual election. The Thomapple Board of Education Monday approved placing the millage renewal resolution on the ballot. The 4.5 mills expired last December, said Superintendent Gerald Page. Renewing the millage would continue a rate of 31 mills (23extra voted and 8-allocated). If approved, the 4.5 renewal represents in the neighborhood of $450,000 for the district, including state and local aid. Page said. "It would mean some horrendous cuts in the programs if it doesn't pass," he added. In other business Monday, the board voted to allow Daverman and Associates, a Grand Rapids architectual firm, to conduct an energy audit of the district’s buildings as a preliminary to the possibility of par­ ticipating in Public Act 431. That new law, passed by the Michigan Legislature and signed by the Governor in December, "allows a school district to borrow 1.5 percent of its total State Equalized Valuation without a vote and pay that oack over a 10-year period for energy saving projects,” Page said. Daverman has proposed doing an energy audit that will include energy saving ideas that involve roofs, doors, windows, lighting and possibly different heating systems. Page said Daverman's "proposition is that these projects would generate enough savings so that the board can pay back whatever they might borrow over a 10-year period with no money being taken out of present taxes or new taxes. It will all come from energy savings including the ar­ chitectual fee and the company that would arrange the financing. If they don’t come up with those kinds of projects, the board owes them 'Daverman) nothing. Daverman and Associates will report back to the board next month on recom­ mendations and costs for such projects. The boardaccepted a bid of $49,872.80 from Nationwide of Hudsonville to repair the leaky high school roof. Page said the roof "is leaking very badly. We patched it once in the fall and the patch blew off in a wind storm.’’ The roof repairs are expected to start Monday and, weather permitting, be com­ pleted by the end of next week. The board agreed to join 19 other school districts in the Kent Intermediate School District to jointly hire Robert VanderLaan and Robert Crimms, former state Legislators, to serve as the districts’ Legislative Lobbyists in Lansing for the 198384 school year. The Grand Rapids School District has its own lobbyists but this is the first time the otlier schools in the KISD have hired lobbyists. Thornapple-Kellogg's share of the fee for the lobbyists will be approximately $183. Page said the idea behind the decision “is to give us a voice in Lansing in legislation. And the communicattor works both ways. They will keep us informed of any type of legislation that will effect schools and we will meet with them periodically to give our points of view.” He said, “It’s going to be one of the goals of our board to try to spend more time and effort in influencing legislation because the state does play such a big part in the financing of schools.” The board also voted to join the Kent In­ termediate Board of Education Association. Page said the organization has existed for about 15 years, but had never been for­ malized. The purpose of the association is for school boards in the KISD to meet about five times a year to exchange ideas. Approval was granted by the board to revise Thornapple-Kellogg's testing programs from kindergarten through 12th grades, based on a recommendation from the curriculum council. The revised testing is intended to upgrade the testing program to determine how well students are progressing and to locate any potential weaknesses in the curriculum. Elementary Principal Bill Rich gave a report to the board on a new “Quality ol Work Life" program which the district will oe implementing in the fall. Page said the program will start in the McFall Elementary building He said the program originated from industry and in­ volves "all employees in a given area working together to do everything we do better." A committee from McFall comprised of the principal, teachers, a custodian and secretary has been attending workshops and in-service sessions to learn how to im­ plement and develop the work program. Dowling man to receive his Christian Ministries’ degree On May 14, at 2 p.m., Marion College President Dr. Robert R. Luckey will confer the Christian Ministries B.S. degree upon Gordon D. Ritchie, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle D. Ritchie of 1650 W. Cloverdale Rd., Dowling, Mich. Gordon is one of the 180 graduates in the class upon whom degrees will be conferred. The Class of ’83 will be the 63rd graduating class of Marion College. Marion College in Marion, Ind. is an ac­ credited, four-year, coeducational college sponsored by the Wesleyan Church. Gordon is a former graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School’s Class of *79. While attending Marion College, he was an active member of the college choir and Madrigal Singers. His senior year, he was the Student Ministerial Association’s vice president, and active in the Marion College Student Government Organization. His future plans include an internship at First Wesleyan Church, Waterloo, Iowa, before attending Asbury Seminary. An open house will be held in honor of the graduate, May 22, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the home of his parents. Gordon Ritchie Motion denied, continued House For SalePAYNE LAKE, lakefront cottage for sale. Super neighborhood. Great view. Battle Creek, 962-0376 or Wayland, 792-2251. (5-19) FOR SALE BY OWNER: Three bedroom house with % acre land. $12,000. Call after 5 p.m., 852-1567, Nashville. (5-12)_____________ FOR SALE: Two bedroom bungalow, beautiful kitchen and bath, fireplace, garage, seven acres, near Hastings, on highway. 945-3025. (5-12) GUN LAKE AREA - BY OWNER: Year around home or vacation hideaway, many extras. Possible terms. Mid$3QS. 1-616-672-7888. (5-26) MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE: 12’xW’ trailer, setup in Baltimore Trailer Park. Phone 948-9020. (tfn) MICHIGAN HOMES WEST MICHIGAN'S LARGEST DEALER • New and Used Mobile Home* • Double-Wide* and Modular* • Free Delivery, statewide • No extra charge for basement set* • low interest Rates • 30 year Mortgager MWMMIMImW CALLFItn 1-S00-545-S545 MICHIGAN HOMES Grand Rapids. Michigan LAKE PROPERTY FOR SALE: Little Pine Lake, Delton - Cloverdale area, 150 ft. frontage. $10,500. (616) 968-17®, Battle Creek. (5-12) FOR SALE: Lake lot on Little Payne Lake, Yankee Springs area. 1-517-741-3215, Union City. (5-19) FOR SALE: Two beautiful lots overlooking Podunk Lake with lake access. 1-455 8470, Grand Rapids or 1-6727206, Martin. (5-19) i A .n i ,IH I AN() ( ONlHAl.1 .% Hl Ai > lA-rilJAN . Apartment House FOR RENT HOUSE FOR RENT: 2-4 bedrooms, two baths, cur­ tains, carpeting, garage. Lawn care and snow removal available. Perfect for couple or family. $355 month. 945-4330.___________ FOR RENT: Large, un furnished, three bedroom apartment in Middleville. Utilities included. 868-6676, 868-7316, Alto. MEETINGS Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) The regular monthly board meeting of the Barry County Mental Health Services will be held on Thirsday, May 12, 1983 at 12:30 p.m. in the conference room. Any in­ terested person is invited to attend. <?Q. Smile Today! ...someone may hove sent you a hoppy od I HAPPY BIRTHDAY. MOM!. To another year of the Banner Love. Linda K. HAPPY BIRTHDAY. GRANDPAA GRANDMA HA USE! _____ Love, Stanley_____ SERVICES TYPEWRITER SERVICE Economical, guaranteed. 948-2622, after 3:30 p.m. MENDING BASKET: Also specializing in zippers and alterations. Call 945-9712 for appointments, (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) SEWING MACHINES: Repair most makes and models. Sales and service of White. We make “housecalls”. 948-2932, Doc’s in Hastings, (tfn) BOBS HORSESHOEING: Spring trim specials. By appointment only. 642-6293. (5-5) Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Reim­ bursement account clerk. Fee. Cail Jim Aarontek Job Service, Inc.. 344-0675. GOVERNMENT JOBS’: Thousands of vacancies must be filled immediately. $17,634 to $50,112. Call 716842-6000, extf 3213. (5-12) FULL-TIME ADULT AC­ TIVITY PROGRAM AID for mental health day treatment program. Job respon­ sibilities include assisting in rehabilitation, recreational skills and other duties related to program im­ plementation. Experienced in working with develop­ mentally disabled, mentally retarded persons required, as well as skills for record keeping and data collection. Send letter of interest or resume to: Barry County Mental Health Services, 1006 W. Green St, Hastings, MI 49058. No phone calls. EOE. HELP WANTED: Cable crane operator, experienced. Fee. Call Jim Aarontek Job Service, Inc., 344-0675. WANTED: Mature person for9a.m. - 2 p.m. office work with a chance of becoming full-time in near future. Must type and be at ease on telephone. Reply in own handwriting to Banner Ad No. 821, P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058. (5-5) INSERVICE DIREC­ TOR: Must be an R.N. Four days per week. If interested, call Jane Bagby, R.N., director of nurses, Ionia Manor, 616427-0080. (5-5) JOBS WANTED E.M.U. COLLEGE HONOR STUDENT seeking summer job. No commission sales. Available immediately. Call collect 1-419-435-7316. (5-12) YARD WORK WANTED: Reliable and experienced. Special rates to senior citizens. Cali 1-344-7680, Kalamazoo or 1-623-8174, Delton; after 6 p.m. call 1623-6320, Delton. (5-5) WANTED WANTED TO BUY: Baseball and football cards. Paying cash. 948-8168, Hastings. (5-12) WANTED: Gardens to plow. Call Bill Kidder. 945-5654. (517)___________ ___________ WANTED: Bulldozer, small one preferred but all con­ sidered. Battle Creek, (616) 968-1785. (5-12)___________ WANTED: Old double disc or used disc blade. Call 3747287. WANTED: Half trac for 8N Ford tractor. 9634)551, Battle Creek. (5-12)______________ WANTED: Good used 55 hp. or larger 3 cylinder Johnson motor. 623-2276. Delton. PETS FREE KITTENS: 945-5425. after 5 p.m. FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Oliver White 4row corn planter, large hoppers. Phone 948-9235 or 852-1699. Nashville. FOR SALE: International Farmall H, good condition. Also, registered Holstein bull, service age, sired by Bell. Donald Fox, 616-7653403, Freeport. (5-12) JOHN DEERE MODEL SO TRACTOR: Live power, excellent condition. 795-7153, Middleville. (5-12) GARAGE SALES BIG GARAGE SALE: Saturday, May 7, 9-4, at 625 W. Green St., Hastings. Postpor^d from last week, see last week’s paper for list. GARAGE SALE: Engelwood Campground, entrance Payne Lake Rd. between Cobb Lake and Bowens Mill. All kinds of items. Sat., May 7,10 a.m. to 6 p.m._______ RUMMAGE SALE: Lots of kids* clothing, size newborn to 2T; household items; and lots of raise 628 E. Madison, Thurs., Fri. &Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS NEW at Hedges in Hastings Stuart full bead crystal. Beautiful to give or to own. Hand cut square bowl, reg. $150, specially priced $100. FOR SALE: Two cemetery urns, large urn $30, smaller urn $20. May be seen at 911 Railroad, Hastings._______ FOR SALE: John Deere 317 garden tractor with mower, excellent condition, $3,400 or make offer. Must sell. Call 945-5410. (5-5) FOR SALE: Bow hinting tree stand with climber and seat, like new, $40. 374-7703, Lake Odessa. ASPARAGUS: Organically raised. Phone orders through May. No Sunday business. Kenneth Hurless, 945-2008.__________________ HUMMEL FIGURES: Nice selection in time for Mother's Day at Hodges in Hastings. _____________ MOTHER’S PINS & RINGS: Come to Hodges Jewelry in Hastings and see our large selection starting at $15. REPOSSESSED SIGN! Nothing down! Take over payments $58 monthly. 4’x8‘ flashing arrow sign. New bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. Call FREE 1-800426-7446, anytime. (5-12)____________ MUGS-MUGS-MUGS: Armetale 25 percent off, starting at $11.25, reg. $15. Hodges Jewelry in Hastings. FOR SALE: 25 lawn chairs and kids' toys and 25 burning barrels at $3 each. 227 W. Oliver. Hastings, 945-2198. (5-12)____________ ________ BRIDES! Let Hodges Jewelry in Hastings help you with the most beautiful day of your life. Register with us. We will gift wrap and deliver free. FOR SALE: New wolmanized dock with ad­ justable pipe supports, $80 for 3’xl0’ sections. In­ stallation and delivery available. Discount on three or more sections. Call 616374-7287. BLACK WzlLNtrt MEATS: $3.75 lb. Hastings. Call 945-4933, FOR SALE: Gulbransen organ, nearly new; B & D hedge trimmer. Phone 9489014.________________ TILLER for Wheel Horae riding tractor. Call 795-3364 after 5 p.m., Middleville. (5 12) DWARF FRUIT TREES, grapevines and raspberry plants. Barlow's Nursery on M-43 South, 948-8634. (5-5) FOR SALE: 1974 Pontiac, 1974 Honda motorcycle. 9482872.______________________ MOTHER’S DAY AT HODGES IN HASTINGS: Hand painted Fenton bells, vases and lots more! Star­ ting at $11._______________ LOUNGE CHAIR, velvet arm covers, like new. Reasonable. Also antiques. 945-2014.__________________ FOR SALE: TS185 Suzuki, US diver suit. Call 945-9859. NOW AT HODGES IN HASTINGS: Beautiful Black Hills gold rings, earrings and pendants, starting at $17. USED CARS and TRUCKS FOR SALE: 1964 Corvair, $400 firm. 945-2000, Hastings. (tfn)________ FOR SALE: 1966 In­ ternational stock truck, 6 cylinder, exceptionally good mechanical condition, $750 or best offer. 795-9215. 1972 MERCURY MON’TEGO: 2 dr. hardtop, rusty but runs, $275 . 758-3194, Lacey. 1979 CHEVROLET 4 TON PICKUP: Automatic, 6 cylinder, power steering, power brakes. Art Meade Auto Sales. 948-8111, Hastings._________________ 1981 CHEVETTE: 4-dr., 4 cylinder, 4-speed, 21,000 miles. Art Meade Auto Sales. 948-8111, Hastings._______ 1981 GMC 4 TON PICKUP: 4-speed overdrive, small 8 cylinder, power steering, power brakes, 29,000 miles. Art Meade Auto Sales. 9488111, Hastings.____________ 1978 FORD F-150 PICKUP: Sharp, good trailer puller. Art Meade Auto Sales. 9488111, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1975 Triumph TR6 convertible, $1,800. Phone 721-8262. Banfield. FOR SALE: 1976 Chevrolet Caprice station wagon, air, power steering, power brakes, cruise, new tires, excellent running condition, real clean, must sacrifice, was $1,500, now $1,250. 9482870. FOR SALE: 1971 Nova. Call after 4 p.m., 945-3742, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1988 Dodge Snubnose pickup, 6 cylinder, automatic, needs tune-up, and some rust, $400 or best. Call 1416-623-2387, Delton. FOR SALE: 1981 Chevette, 4speed, excellent condition, 2dr., 30 m.p.g, only 22,000 miles. 367-4564, Woodland. 1984 FORD 4-WD CUSTOM 350: Everything but air, trailer package. 374-7104, Lake Odessa. 1 97 3 PLYMOUTH SATELLITE: $300, motor perfect, body is a little rusty. 9454209. 1973 MALIBU: 350, nui and looks good, $500 or trade. 6235258, Delton. 1976 FORD GRAN TORINO: 79,000 miles, no rust, cruise, stereo, $1,600. 9484463, after 5 p.m._________________ ___ Automotive Parts FOR SALE: Ford pickup box, shortbed, no rust on sides, some on floor. 9459762, Hastings._____________ MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE: 1974 HarleyDavidson FX, custom, lots of chrome and more. For more information, call 795-3682, Middleville. (5-5) HONDAS FOR SALE: 750, excellent condition, many extras, $1,200; 350, nice, $400. 7959755, Middleville. (5-12) FOR SALE: 1978 Honda 550 in excellent condition. 945 9281. (5-12) FOR SALE: 1982 Honda V 45 Sabre 750cc, like new con­ dition. 945-5438. (5-5) FOR SALE: 1977 KawasaE 650, low miles, $775 or best offer. 623-2515, Delton. (5-5) FOR SALE: 1971 Triumph 500cc, good coedition, $9M or best offer. Call after 4 p.m., 374-8718, Lake Odessa. (5-5) FOR SALE: Honda CL360, excellent condition and low miles, $550. Phone 948-2964. FOR SALE: Yamaha 80, $300. Phone 852-9551, Nash­ ville. (5-19) FOR SALE: 1977 Harley Sportster; also, 1956 Ford parts and motor. 9455500. Travel Trailers GEM TRAILER: 19 ft., »00. 795-7349, Middleville._______ Boats FOR SALE: 12 ft. V front, DEPENDABLE TRANS­ flat bottom, aluminum boat, PORTATION: 1973 Buick $185. Call 616-374-7287. Century, V-8, automatic, FISHING BOAT, 12 ft., semi power steering, power V, $200; piano, upright, $50. brakes, $400. 671-5479, Call after 5 p.m., 795-7309, Hickory Corners. (5-12) Middleville. Tripp cited previous criminal cases in which courts ruled that a judge should look at four things when considering an accused statements to police: the duration and condition of his detainment, the attitude of the police toward the accused, the physical and mental state of the accused, and the diverse conditions that sap the accused's control of self. Dale Crowley, Barry County assistant prosecutor, told Judge Deming that Surratt was repeatedly informed of his Miranda rights during his incarceration and questioning. Crowley cited Surratt’s previous ex­ periences withcoirts, and said “He knew the process for obtaining an attorney." Tripp said his client told his Kalamazoo jailers that he was going to try tokill himself, and that that threat constituted a “distraught” mental state. Tripp also claimed that the jailers prevented Surratt from sleeping the night before the questioning took place, and had promised him a quieter cell and other con­ veniences in exchange for his statements. Crowley argued that it was Surratt's conscience that prevented him from sleeping. “I am satisfied that Mr. Surratt knew he could have had an attorney...Mr. Surratt is not an uneducated person, said Judge Deming. “I do not know what the officers could have done that they didn't do." Police Beat: A MOTORBIKE owned by Doug Haddock was reported stolen April 25 from a residence at 527 E. Grand St. A BICYCLE was reported stolen April 29 from Sandra Sears. E. Madison St. A BICYCLE, described as a 2O-inch, black Huffy, was reported stolen recently from Mason Christiansen, Jr. A CAR BATTERY was reported stolen from Joel Davis, S. Chirch St. A 10-SPEED bike belonging to Staci Smith, E. Madison St., was reported stolen May 3. Staci told city police the bike was parki-d on her front porch. GUNS, two wristwatches and $10 in change were reported stolen during a break-in April 25 at the Mike Venner residence, W. Franklin St., Woodland. School chiefs, continued all students must attend 220 days, no, I don't think that is necessary. “I just wonder what the attendance would be if we went with that.” 4 William Eckstrom, Lakewood schools superintendent, says he is “not in complete agreement at this time” with the panel’s report. “It creates some financial questions as to how an extended school year and an ex­ tended school day should be financed,” says Eckstrom. “I guess I would have to have some more supporting evidence that that would produce desirable results.” Eckstrom says higher salaries for teachers would have to go “hand in hand” with better evaluation. "Certainly teachers aren’t overpaid...and better evaluation and better means of im­ proving the teaching staff would certainly produce better results in the classroom,” says Eckstrom. He casts doubt on the commission’s finding of "a rising tide of mediocrity.” “I don't think it’s any different than it has been in the past. I think teachers are dedicated and competent, but they’re ex­ pected to accomplish so much more under more difficult teaching conditions than existed years ago." "If there's any mediocrity, it may be in the attitude of students and the genera) ex­ pectations of society." Eckstrom calls for a greater commitment to education. “Our society has to place education as a high priority. I think it's lost some of its priority in the past decade.” Gerald Page, Thornapple-Kellogg school superintendent, says he's not sure if an expanded school year is the answer. “I think on some levels, an expanded school year would be beneficial. I think that on the elementary level, it would be pretty tough. Those kids, by the time they've gone nine months, need those rest periods to get out and relax their minds a little. "On the secondary level, I can see where an expanded school year might be a necessity,” says Page. “I think we're already into some of those things, but people don’t realize it. We’re offering various aspects of summer school. Kids go to the skill center, and take vocational courses during the summer. We're not running our regular school 11 months, but we are running a lot of programs. "So I don't think that the indictment was entirely true, because a lot of school district are running summer programs,” says Page The assistant superintendent does not totally discredit the panel's report. "One of the things 1 would like to have come out of this report is the recognition of the importance of education to our society,’’ says McBeth. McBeth says the reason Delton’s recent millage issue was successful was that "a large segment of our population does recognize the importance of education." He adds that the committee “refocus^ the need of education,” in our society. % Tf / Barry County Community Volunteers Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • EDITOR'S NOTE: This column will be publi»hed on a regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking volunteer* may make use of this space. Informalion should be made known to .Morine Jacobs 948-3254 or Don Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PARENT AIDES ..adults needed to visit and share with families looking for a friend to be with them. Training and instructions ore provided to assist you. Coll Linda Me Junkin 948-3241 if you ore willing to help parents cope with common problems we all have with our children. CLEXICAI ASSISTANTS, looking for cheerful, organized people willing Io volunteer their clerical expertise lor o lew hours each week. Contact Don Rewa 948-3259. TRANSPORTERS...men or women willing Io drive areo folks lo necessary appointments. Some reimbursement wculd be available. Call Don Rewa 948-3259. MEN NEEDED , to pickup and deliver donated items lo needy families in Barry County. About 2 hours every month. Call Norine Jacobs 948-3254. DO YOU LIKE TO WALK. nnd notice the new signs of spring? Or, go lor picnics? How about seeing what's new in the stores downtown? There is a boy or girl who would like to share just a little of your lime. Coll Big Brothers. Big Sisters at 948-3207 ond do both of you a iovor. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-05-12.pdf 6f0a48c618dd8e97607313f41f726215 PDF Text Text May 12,1983 News-Wrap Council hears new budget to include city tax hike Summit Stool burglary Hastings City police are in­ vestigating the Monday night break-in of the Summit Sleet Processing Corp, plant, In which thieves stole appradmately 1700 from a safe Gordon Trick, deputy chief of police, says the odptits “must have by Ken Reibel worked a long time” to enter the building, located on E. Raikoad St Trick says thieves removed bolts from iron bars that covered a window, then chiseled Urough one foot cd cement to enter the safe. "They (the thieves) worked in sechalon an night," says Trick. He says a cable at the heed of the driveway leading to the buildiag the property sbtekto the vra from City of Hartings to flush water hydrants HesUngs Wafer Departmant trill be 1», in the second, third end fourth Four escape swrious Injury >n rollover injury Sunday «*■ the vehlde they were trafoUtag in enereed off the over on Hersh Rd. The tMver.Joe^D Cleary. 1*. of «. PUmrol. Gotland pr., I boradsidt mSHen with a second trtueto pdb« cat <d a prhrate drtre The Osary tfoMde roportadty went off the laft aide of the road,hila traffic The dforor of the second vehicle. Alvin WMtuher. ww citcd for failure to yield right of woy. A Hastings school bus natal sing M Maeagars w« atruek Monday <w»qway. E.Magte Grove Rd., was dcbetad for taihre to yield right of way. Stas receiveda mtasr brtdse to her band in thacoUwioe. The bus was towed from the scene. Appeals win meet Monday, may 17, at r.» pm., talhe city hall Cornell chambers, to consider an application The application by William Blankenctoto is to place a nine-feet by nine-feet sign pylon, and a four-feet by four-feet Z-Face sign at his PontiacOMs-GMC truck dealership, located at 33a N. Michigan. The rign would presently not conform to the present zoning ordinance for that location. Mimitm of the meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the city deck, city hall. Russel! Doty fourth to ffle for city seat Ruaeell Doty, »IS W. Walnut, is the fourth individual to file a nominating petition for the upcoming Odd Year General Election for the City of Hastings. Doty is making a bid for reelection to the Hastinp Board of Review, a four-year seatThree others, all Incumbents, have so far applied for the petitions. They are Jane Bartow, treasurer, Mary Lou Gray third ward aiderman, and Sharon Vickery, city clerk. At stake are four, four-year alderman seats, one four-year term for the Board of Review, and two-year mayor, city clerk and treaurer positions. Michigan Week activities begin on Saturday, May 14th Brian Coffman, assistant manager at Burger Chef, shows off one of the special plocemots, saluting local business and industry this Wednesday for "Livelihood Day". That and other special events are part of the local schedule of activities planned for Michigan Week. The events ore being sponsored by the newly formed Hastings Exchange Club. Food, products and fun receive attention for Michigan Week Hastings's first weeklong Michigan Week celebration will focus on food, government, industry and plenty of fun for the kids. The events are being coordinated by the newly-formvd Hastings Exchange Club, with assistance from a number of other com­ munity groups. The public is encouraged to attend all activities, including flag raising ceremonies, dedications and educational activities. The daily schedule of events follows. Saturday Community Pride Day: Citizens en­ couraged to cleantg) yards and garages and trim landscaping. 8 a.m. Flag raising, Hastings City Hall — conducted by a local youth group. 8:3® a.m. Merchants cleanup downtown with assistance from the Hastings Fire Department. Sunday Family Unity Day: Individual activities planned in local churches. 8 a.m. Flag raising, Hastings City Hall — conducted by a local youth group. Monday Government Day: People urged to look at the role government plays in their lives. 8 a.m. Flag raising, Hastings City Hall — conducted by a local youth group. > a.m. Ninth grade students from Hastings schools will visit Barry County Circuit Court to hear atalk by Judge Hudson Deming. Later, they will divide up and spend time with city and county officials learning the role of each government office. Tuesday Heritage Day: People urged to look at the heritage within their communities and the Continued on Page 4 Gun Lake officials using courts to force sewer hookups Gun Lake Area sewer authorities are currently beginning court proceedings against seven individuals not in compliance with an ordinance requiring them to hook up to the area’s newly constructed wastewater collection and treatment system. Four of those individuals, says Dick Pierson, superintendent manager for the Gun Lake Area Sewer Authority, are in contempt of court after being ordered by a judge to comply. Three of the individuals live in Barry County. Tney were given 90 days to hook up at a Dec. 22, 1982 show-cause hearing in Barry County Circuit Court. That hearing involved ten homeowners in in sewer district: seven have since complied with the order. One of those in contempt is an Allegan County resident. Three more individuals — one in Orangeville Township, and two in Yankee Springs Township — are scheduled for a show cause hearing May 27 at 2 p.m. In addition, says Pierson, an Allegan County resident has been issued a contempt citation for non-compliance. A seventh individual, an out-of-state property owner, has been given until June 1 1983 to comply, says Pierson. The system covers approximately 2,300 homes and residences in Yankee Springs and Orangeville Townships, as well as Wayland and Martin Townships in Allegan County. Cost of the hook up is $2,300. plus $12 a month service charge. Pierson says he does not know for sure the consequences of non-compliance. A .8229 mill levy increase on all city property will be needed to balance the proposed 1983-84 city budget, the Hastings City Council heard Monday. A public hearing on the proposed new figires is scheduled for May 23. Finance Committee Chairman Mary Spackman said the new budget, as proposed, is $41,000 over last year’s. The suggested increase will bring an additional $46,900 into city coffers. Mayor Kenneth Howe said that if a millage increase were not approved by voters, the city would have to make up the lost revenue in labor cost. Howe noted “We’ve had a hiring freeze for some time. ..We’re on a very minimum size of crew to run the city right now.” Copies erf the budget are available for public display at City Hall between now and the scheduled public hearing. It shows a proposed 1983-84 budget of $1,615331.44, which is $41,320 over the 1982-83 budget figure of $1374,511. The budget committee trimmed $176,235 from the department budgets as submitted, before presenting the proposed figures to the council Monday night. The increase, if approved, will increase the city’s levy on all property to 16.2 mills. Spackman says inflation and insurance costs are primarily responsible for the budget increase. She says disability insurance, offered by the city to mortgage holders, has increased 50 percent, as an example. “If we don'tgo for that higher rate, and we have to cut back to what we would otherwise levy, then we will have to start cutting again...and it looks like the only way to do The Hastings that is to cut jobs,” says Spackman. A .8229 mill increase equals about 83 cents on $1,000 of evaluation, or $8.30 per $10,000. “It really won't make a tremendous amount of difference...! don’t believe it’s something that will be too much of a burden on people,” says Spackman. Budget Breakdown continued on page 12 In other council business — The council turned over to city planners a request by Reed and Associates, a Freeport architectural firm, to change the zoning of a pared of land located on N. Broadway, near the city limits, from rural residential to planned unit development, in order to build a new office building. — The coimcil passed unanimously a resolution to spread the city’s assessment roles to five years, instead of ten, for water, sewer, street, curb and gutter im­ provements. The first payment, it was noted, is due July 1. are approximately 3,000 parcels in the Hastings School District. “We’ve never set up such a collection system before, and don’t know what the expenses will be,” said Spackman, ex­ plaining the collection fee. She noted that the amount was agreed to by school ad­ ministrators. — Council turned down a request by Mike Hawthorne, 522 W. GrandSt., for a sewer line to his property located on Blair St Council rejected the request after hearing complaints from two residents near the property who would have to share in the assessment costs of laying new sewer lines. / zr ... a Headlines this week: — Council approved a request by Butch Carr, Waste Water Treatment supervisor, to attend the 35th meeting of the Michigan Pollution Control .Commission, with necessary expenses. That meeting takes place in June. — Council voted to suggest a $2 per parcel collection fee for summer school tax collection. Thesuggestion is now sent back to the Hastings Board of Education, which will consider the suggestion Monday night when it meets in Pleasantview Elementary School. Council member Spackman noted there Banner Price 20c Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings, Michigan Volume 128, No. 19 Thursday, May 12,1983 Three Delton-Kellogg administrators resign positions; ask for reassignments in system By Elaine Gilbert Three administrators in the DeltonKellogg School District have resigned and requested reassignments in the school system. Supr •ntendent Willard Baker, Elemen­ tary Principal John Arnold and Assistant Elementary Principal Carolyn Nycum have asked to be relieved of their duties when their contracts expire June 30. The Delton Board of Education was notified of the triple resignations at its Monday meeting. Baker, who joined the Delton district in 1962 and has served as superintendent for the past six years, said he wants to step-down from his current position because of “per­ sonal reasons. It's long days, long hours, long nights. “It’s not a sour grapes thing," Baker told the Banner. “I’ve had good support from the students, the board of education, and the staff throughout my years,” he said. “I feel it’s been an honor to serve the district as prinicpal of the high school, director of secondary education and as superintendent. I feel good about it — that I've had the opportunity. I think its a good school district," said Baker. His letter of resignation stated, “It would be my desire to continue in the school system in some other capacity." In an interview with the Banner, Baker said he didn’t know if reassignment was possible “I'm not old enough to retire, I’m 52 and I need to be 55 so I’d like to stay in education for the next two and a half years so 1 could reach that (retirement) goal...I have tenure as a teacher in the Delton district, but I have no seniority, therefore. I’d be the first one laid-off if they put me back in the classroom. Arnold and Mrs. Nycum, who have been elementary school administrators since 1973, will be assigned teaching positions this fall in the Delton district. Baker said both have •teaching status." Board President Vern Scott said the board accepted Arnold’s and Mrs. Nycum’s letters of resignation with regrets and approved their requests for teaching positions. He added that "they will go back to the classroom in the fall” but it is not known yet what grades they will teach. Scott said that the board has delayed ac­ ceptance of Baker’s letter of resignation because he did not specify what type of reassignment he would like. Consequently, the board appointed a committee comprised of Scott. Juliet Bourdo. and Phillip Stott to meet with Baker and examine the situation to see if there are available alternatives. No date has been set yet for that meeting. William Baker Delton-Kellogg school superintendent "It could be mid-summer before replacements are named (for the three resigning administrators)," Scott said. At the board’s next regular meeting, May 23, or possibly at a special meeting before that date, Scott said the board will discuss what procedures to follow in filling the three positions. “At this stage we have to take a look at it and evaluate it. We haven't had time to do anything yet,” said Scott Baker said several options will be explored in reassigning Arnold and Mrs. Nycum. One elementary teacher, Helen Trantham, will be retiring at the end of the school year. If promotions are made from within the system to fill the administrative posts, the reassignments might be an even swap. However, Baker noted that it was too soon to speculate what might happen because he said many areas have to be evaluated in­ cluding the budget and enrollment for the next school year. Arnold has been employed in the Delton school district since 1957 and has served as a middle school teacher, high school teacher, elementary counselor and assistant elementary principal before his appointment as in 1973 as elementary principal. In his letter of resignation, Arnold said, “I desire to finish out my years in education with direct contact with the students.” Mrs. Nycum, who cited “health reasons that surfaced last fall” tn her letter of resignation as assisant elementary prin­ cipal, joined the Delton district as a teacher in 1967. In other business at Monday's board meeting, Baker said the school's budget was discussed with the projected Balance ex­ pected to be approximately $300,000 at the end of the school year. “We feel good about that,” he said, commenting that the budget was in better shape than previously expected. However, that figure does not project any additional cuts from state aid, he said. Hastings top 10 seniors The Top 10 students from the Hastings Class of 1983 are: front tow, from left, Laurie Herbstreith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Herbstreith. 1520 E. Dowlinq Rd.. with a 3.794 grade point; Kim Baxter, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Baxter, 1010 S. Michigan Ave., with a 4.0 grade point; Sandy Spindler, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Spindler, 1935 N. Broadway, with a 3.975 grade point; Paige Heniser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Heniser, 212 S. Park St., with a 3.857 grade point; and Cindy Hubert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hubert, 7 Ironside Dr., with a 4.0 grade point. Second row, from left, are: Barb Carlson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Carlson, 825 W. Madison, with a 3.914 grade point; Brian Gahan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Gahan, 1114 S. Michigan Ave., with a 3.815 grade point; Kevin Baum, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lorry Baum, 620 W. Indian Hills Dr., with a 4.0 grade point; Sheri Blair, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Larry Blair, 1042 Becker Rd., with a 3.837 grade point; and Teresa Maurer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Maurer, 1350 S. Charlton Park Rd., with a 3.815 grade point. �The Hastings Banner. Thursday, Moy 12, 1983 — Page 2 -Your Schools...The Best Place to Lean! Engineer states cause of Delton explosion by Kee Retort The suit also alleges that the Branches "were negligent in installing and-or repairing said heating sytem", and cites 14 incidents, including "using defective and inadequate materials," "failing to properly and sufficiently tighten the pipes, joints and connections,” and “failure to install or protect pressure regulators so their operation would not be affected by the elements." Stuart D. Long, a Grand Rapid's con­ sulting engineer, states the "most likely cause" of the 12:37 a.m. explosion "was moisture in (the) propane in the 1,000 gallon tank" that fueled the apartments. Long outlined his findings in a letter to Wilbur, and Charles Daudert, a Kalamazoo attorney representing Douglas and Michelle Allen, the parents of the two-year-old boy killed in the explosion of Brown's Inn, for­ merly located at 709 S. Grove St "The...occurance of moisture in the propane and the freezing of both regulators A Grand Rapids consulting engineer says that moisture in a propane gas tank probably caused the March 5, 1982 explosion of a Delton apartment building which killed one and seriously injured two others. That aUegfetkm has led Hastings attorney Ralph 0. Wilbur to enjoin the gas company. Great Plains Gas, akng with the apartment owners, Robert and Jeanette Branch, now of Vicksburg, in a suit brought by one of the two injured persons, asking for over 810,000 in damages. Ina complaint filed May 4 in Barry County Circuit Court, Wilbur states that Great Plains Gas supplied gas "not of mer­ chantable quality or fit for its intended purpose." The complaint further alleges that the apartment house owners "failed to maintain and control the L.P. gas and appliance system in a proper and safe manner in ac­ cordance with gobd engineering practices.” could put tank pressure — perhaps as high as 30 pounds, on piping and control valves normally having only about >2 pound on them. "This condition would cause pilots to go out, create numerous small leaks on control valves and pipe fitting and could easily have eventually blown out a small copper tube fitting anywhere in the system,” states Long. The engineer cites witness accounts of "long, yellow flames” in pilot lights prior to the explosion, and says this is indicative of high pressure created by frozen regulators. "The opinion is held that the cause of this explosion was a malfunctioning of one or both regulating valves, and the most likely source of the moisture was the propane tank which was either installed without proper precautions to preclude moisture or which was filled on February 17,1982, with propane containing moisture,” states Long. Wilbur's suit is brought on behalf of Thomas A. Griffin, 24, now of Hastings, who was reportedly burned over 40 percent of his body. Wilbur says Griffin, who was unemployed at the time of the explosion, has incurred over $20,000 in medical bills, and lost most of his possessions in the blast. Also injured was Debra Fisher, 26, who suffered bums and spinal injuries. Attorney Wilbur says he will bring a suit on her behalf as soon as the full extent of her injuries are known. Bob DeJong, the Grand Rapids attorney representing the Branches, says the extent of duty placed on his clients "is a conclusion of law”, and that he is "not conceding at all that is it our duty to maintain gas company equipment" He says the evidence "is more suspicious" that blame lies with the gas company. The Branches are currently involved in two lawsuits arising from the explosion. DeJong has tried, though unsuccessfully, to have the cases consolidated and tried in Barry County Circuit Court. “The focus of the trial will be on how it happened and what went wrong. Rather than having to try that on two separate occasions, we feel it will be more efficient to do that one time, even though there may be different elements of damages claimed by each plaintiff," explains DeJong. Money concerns prompted county to settle suit This was the scone on March 5, 1982 when faulty propone fuel caused an explosion of the motel in Dolton. Man acquitted on sex charge A Barry County jury deliberated six hours Tuesday before acquitting a 54-yeer-old Bellevue man on a Charge of second degree criminal sexual conduct It was alleged by proeecuton that Clayton Wagnor, 7440Cox Rd., Bellevue, "did engage in sexual contact with anothe person...said person being under 13 yean of age." The charge is punishable by ig> to 15 years in prison. Wagnor was represented by Hastings attorney James Fisher. Assistant Prosecutor Allen C. VanderLaan presented the people's case. Landlord, 61 arraigned for rape Tbe 61-year-oH ludeed of tbe Fine Uke Apartment! wm ami0Md in Barry County District Court Tteadny, May 5, on charge* that he raped a yelettiwrtenant George Geoegeoff. Hickocy Rd., John­ stown Townahip, wb* nfeanad on 15,000 for preliminary eiramto^Mion May 18. Prairieville Police Chief Scott Veen arrested Geoegeoff on May 4. bom after a 2S-year-<*l Battle Creek woman reported being raped by the napect while being shown an apartment Red Crossthanks el-. w--i-w nDipvrwy TottoMtoc A special thanks from the Barry County Red Cram to the Hmtiaga High School, blood donors and volunteers for the marvelous job on the May 2 Biodd Drive at the high school. We received 111 pints and* of these were first timers. Thanks also to Ann Merrill and Margaret Keeter, blood chairpersons for Hastings, and Helen Barber, blood chair­ person for Barry County. Also Dr. James Atkinson, MD., Hastings Ambulance, and Pennock Hospital for standing by if help had been needed. Compliments were given by the Red Cross nirses to the high school for a well-organized Blood Drive. Karen White and Margaret Keeler Hastings Former transit worker claims sex bias in lawsuit A former dispatcher for Barry County Transit is asking for damages of at least 110,000, claiming she was discriminated against because of her sex, and wrongfully discharged. Linda Cornelius, who resigned her position April 27, claims that her resignation was repeatedly demanded by Theodore Bustance, transit system manager, before she walked away from her job. The suit, filed by her attorney, Ralph O. Wilbur of Hastings, names Bustance, and Barry County as codefendants. The suit alleges' that Bustance, on or about September, 1982, hired Cornelius and a man as part-time dispatchers, “and each was told that they would both have an equal op­ portunity to be employed in the one full-time dispatcher's position remaining." The suit states that the male employee was then given the full-time position, and that Bustance told Cornelius that the male em­ ployee "had a family to support," though Cornelius' husband was unemployed at the time. She later did become a full-time dispat­ cher, but was criticized by Bustance as unable to “ handle the job when buses broke down", the suit alleges. Bustance, alleges the suit, "called to (Cornelius’) attention that he had made a notation of the date and time she failed to properly handle a bus break down in her job capacity." Cornelius, the suit states, denied the charge, and presented time records to show that she was not the dispatcher on the date that she was charged with acting im­ properly. She was absent from work for several weeks, and when she returned, was given work formerly only performed by part-time employees, the suit alleges. Then after her return to work, Bustance told Cornelius she was doing a good job, and she was led to believe that she could only and would only be discharged for cause, the suit alleges. “Thereafter, there were various instances of...Bustance criticizing (Cornelius) for Banner Send Form P.S. 3579 to F.O.BwB (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broodway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by— J-M Graphic*, Inc. Published Evary Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 19 — Thursday. May 12, 1983 Subscription Rotes: $10 per year in Barry County; $12 per year in adjoining counties; and *13.50 per ybor elsewhere. by Steve Horton Barry County's Board of Commissioners approved a preliminary settlement agreement with six women employees at the sheriff department, stating the county will pay them $55,000 in damages and attorney fees in return for their dismissal of the suit charging the county with sexual discrimination. The action came at the board's Tuesday morning session and followed an agreement reached by attorneys for the sides two weeks ago. The six women must now agree to the language in the document for the settlement to take effect. Also written into the agreement is a "nonadmission clause”, stating that the county does not admit that any of the allegations made by the plaintiffs are true and this settlement agreement is not to be construed as such. The six employees — Jane Powers, Bonnie Smith, Alice Martin, Dawn Sensiba, Beverly McManaway, and Iris Loftus — filed the sunt in 1979, charging that they were being payed mistakes that were mistakes of other em­ ployees, and (Bustance) set about a course of constant harassment and humiliation" of Cornelius, the suit alleges. Bustance, states the suit, did not exhibit a patter of harassment and humiliation of male employees. The episodes climaxed, alleges the suit, on April 27, with Bustance telling Cornelius “that he did not like her attitude", and demanded Cornelius’ resignation four times “while yelling”, the last time saying "give me your resignation." The suit asks for an award of at least $10,000 for alleged "discriminatory practices and harassment” by Bustance, stating that Cornelius suffered “mental anguish, emotional distress, humiliation, em­ barrassment and a loss of her job." Cornelius also asks for at least $10,000 damages on each of three other counts: that the county and Bustance made her the subject of “harassment and discriminatory practice based upon her sex,” wrongful discharge, and negligence on the county’s part for failure “to insure that discriminatory practices based upon sex were not being carried on by persons in a managerial capacity." Attorney Wilbur says it is now up to a jury to decide if Cornelius was discharged or not “Bustance called her into his office and repeatedly shouted at her, demanding her resignation four times over until finally she left. You draw your own conclusions of whether she was fired or quit." Wilbur says Bustance "had no valid reason to fire Cornelius, so he forced her resignation, and that's the same as firing someone." “I don’t think that any jury will conclude that she voluntarily quit,” says Wilbur. Bustance declined to comment directly on the case, saying only “I hope it can be resolved soon in a positive manner." Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. less wages than male counterparts while performing similar duties. Bonnie Smith — who has worked at the department since 1976 — explained that in 1979 the women were working as matrons, handling women prisoners, as dispatchers, and as LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) operators (manning the office's computer system). Unlike the five male employees who handled the male prisoners at that time and were classified as correction officers, she said, the women officers had a different job classification and were receiving less money than those five. In explaining the basis of the suit, Smith said it was partly caused by the difference in wages and also the difference in the dassificatioa "Not only were we doing matron work which is part of corrections,” she said, "but also dispatching and working as LEIN operators. We were holding down three major jobs in the department.” “We were classified as matron­ dispatchers and weren’t considered part of corrections," Smith added. "But we felt, as long as we handled women prisoners, we were part of corrections." Smith declined to comment on ‘what* the difference in wages was at the time of the suit, explaining that the grotq> would have a statement forthcoming after signing the agreement. News articles published at that time, however, listed the matron-drtpatebers as starting at $7433 annually and being raised to $8723 after two years. The correction of­ ficers, on the other hand, started at $8482 and were raised to $9988 after two years. Commissioner Carolyn Coleman, in presenting the settlement to her fellow board members, said: "wefdtwfailewehada lot of money in the suit already, there was a lot more ahead and there might also be the cost of a settlement ahead (if the suit was ruled in favor of the employees). "We do not intend to discriminate," she added. "If someone feds that is happening, contact the board. We did not have any warning that this one (suit) was going to happen.” Commissioner James Gordon, who also worked on the settlement agreement, echoed those sentiments, stating that he felt the negotiation process and conference was a more appropriate route. While refraining from revealing actual monetary figures discussed by the other side prior to the agreement, Gordon did say when litigation began 1979 a figire of $60,000 in back wages was put forth. “That was publically discussed at that time," he said. Using that as a point of reference, Gordon pointed out that had the couity lost it would have been liable for that amomt, plus their attorney fees. "It's also possible under existing civil rights statue that the (back) wages could have been doubled," he added. "That potential was out there. I don’t know what would have liappened, but it was available under federal law at the judge’s discretion, so there was the possibiliy that damages could have been $120,000. "In another column," Gordon noted, "were costs already expended for our at­ torney and what we would have had to pay. “We already payed just in 1982 over $50,000," he said. "I have not researched it out yet, but during 1980 and 1981 there must have been some legal fees. So far in 1983 we payed $9000 and we still have April and May to be billed for, so I'm saying in rounded figures $15,000 for this year." Had the county decided to go to district court, a two-week process, Gordon noted that legal costs would have been even greater. He added there were also possible ad­ ditional costs further down the road had the suit gone to an appeals court. "I'm suggesting as far as the financial end for the county, we’re looking at unknown costs," he pointed out. CORRECTION: ..In last week's issue of The Banner, an award given to Mike Titus by the Hastings Jaycees was described as an "Honorary Lifetime Membership" plaque. Il was ac­ tually an "Honorary Jaycee of the Year Award." A Message from your superintendent: Steno-clerical, retailing classes give “hands onr experience By Robert Miller and food service institutions with many of the items they need for basic operations. All Lester Hill's customers and suppliers employ the services of Tallidata, a national data processing organization. In addition, Tallidata provides Lester Hill with banking operations. Tallidata is represented by at least three o' the steno- clerical students. This year there are two Hastings Branch Offices that have opened. The public is invited to stop by to observe their operations. The offices are located in Rooms B105 and B106 of the high school; office hours are 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Hotting* Superintendent of Schools In last weeks clumn. I discussed our Business Education curriculum. This week I'll present information on the remaining portion of this department, namely steno- clerical and retailing. Steno-clerical Hastings High School's StenoClerical Office Block class, taught by Mrs. Nancy Cottrell, is a two hour vocational course designed to prepare students for entry level clerical positions in the business field. During the school year, the students are trained in general office procedures, including techniques, filing practices, office machine operation, human relations techniques, mailing procedures, and job preparation. They are also given the opportunity to im­ prove their typing and shorthand skills. Six weeks of thecourseare devoted to an Office- Job- Training Program, where each of the students explore various clerical positions that are of interest to them, including: Stock Control Clerk, Payroll Cleric, Mail HTO Order Clerk, File Clerk, Ac­ counts Receivable Clerk. Accounts Payable Clerk, Personnel Clerk, Clerk Typist, Typist Clerk, Billing Clerk, Office Cashier, Traffic Clerk, Credit Clerk, and Purchasing Clerk. The students “play the rote" of three or four of these positions as if they were ac­ tually on the job. The culminating experience for the steno- clerical students is a simulated program known as the “Lester Hill Corporation.” Each student applies for a position in the Hastings Branch Office of the corporation, beaded by their teacher who plays the rote of Executive Vice President. The students, as em­ ployees, actually run the office as a team. They undergo realistic patterns of interaction with one another and develop the personal traits and human relations skills that are necessary for success in clerical occupations. Tbe simulated Lester Hills Cor­ poration is one of the country’s largest distributors of institutional equipment and supplies. It is able to provide hotels, motels, and other residential Retailing Students enrolled in the retailing class are involved in practical “handson" experience with the operation of the Saxon Store (Student Store). Each student is assigned a work area such as cashier, accountant, or purchasing and advertising on a rotating basis. The money generated from the operation of the store is used in part to buy supplies, merchandise, equipment and the financing of field trips. An example of this is the purchase of a 'micro computer, printer and software three years ago. The computer is being used in several of the business classes, including: Accounting, Stenc Clerical Block and Introduction to Business, as well as Retailing. A program has been developed to enable students working in the ac­ counting department of the student store to record sales, purchases and tbe cash balance on hand. Eventually the use of the micro computer will be ex­ panded to include an inventory program as well as others. Students in the retailing class become heavily involved in several projects throughout the school year. These' projects include role playing during a sales presentation and television commercial (both of which are video taped for self- evaluation). They also develop radio and newspaper ad­ vertisements and at the present time are doing a group project on window displays. PUBLIC OPINION bf Km Seibel end Elaine Gilbert Should sixth graders attend junior high? Ron Miller Gordon Worth Troy Hanson • QUESTION • The Building Use Committee of the Hastings K-12 study group has recommended that sixth graders be moved from the elementary schools to the junior high. Would you like to see such a move in your school district? Do you think this would be good or bad for sixth graders? Sue Bahs, Nashville: "I don’t believe that that would be good at all. There's quite a difference there. Most of the seventh and eighth graders are beginning to go through their growing up change, and very few sixth graders are, and I believe they belong with the elementary.” Gordon Worth. Hastings: “I don’t know that it matters that much. If the curriculum study committee recommends ft, and the administration supports it, then 1 think that their judgement is better than mine." Troy Hauson. Sunfield: “I’d rather go to Elementary School,” says Troy, a fifth grader at Sunfield Elementary School. "Cause maybe you’ll get better learning in elementary.” Todd adds that he thinks kids are pressured to grow up too fast today. Susanne Green: “I like the Middle Schrx)! concept. 1 think sixth graders are ready for this — my little one is in fourth grade, and will only have one more year to go in elementary school if the idea is accepted." Green says she would like to see the sixth graders "somewhat separated" from the seventh and eighth graders, but thinks that overall it is a good idea. "I think the intermingling is a good idea for the kids, and will be good for the school district is Southeastern Elementary is closed.” She adds, though, that she can’t see moving the sixth graders if Southeastern is kept open. Roa Miller. Hastings: "I'm for it. It would save on operations by permitting the closing of one school without detracting from the educational benefits of any student” Miller, a former junior high teacher, said "It would not be a detriment to sixth graders, whatsoever, if discipline can be main­ tained.' He also said he didn’t feel such a move would detract from the education of seventh and eighth graders. Gracia Veldman, Hastings: "No, I don't think sixth graders should be in the junior high. They should keep them away from the older kids as long as possible. Sixth graders are at a vulnerable age and they can see and hear too much from the older kids...they (sixth graders) need more time to mature." Howard Robert Sr., Woodland: “I don’t think sixth graders should be in the junior high. The teachers can’t take care of ail the kids they've got. I think it’s bad, myself...for them (sixth graders) to be ground the older kids.” Jeanne Maxson: “It has to do with each individual child. My child (a sixth grader), wishes he was in junior high now. But many children need the structure of elementary school. “It would be a good concept if it works, but do they know it wil work unless they try it?” �The Hastings Bonner, Thursday, May 12. 1 ?83 — Page 3 euri . Larkins to observe 50th anniversary May 15 Hogan-Jaynes united in marriage Nordmark-Frost exchange vows Julia Ann Hogan and Jeffery Scott Jaynes were united in marriage on Saturday, March 2C, at the United Methodist Church in Delton. Officiating was Reverend Elmer Faust. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James F. Hogan of Delton. The groom is the son of Mr. David Hill of Roanoke, Va. and Mrs. Janice Jaynes of Bridgeport, Mi. Miss Tracy Hogan of Delton was the maid of honor and Margie Haas of Delton was the bridesmaid with Miss Kelly Hogan, also of Delton, as junior bridesmaid. Mr. James Kleanthous of Chelsea was best man and Mr. Steven Brenner of Elast Lansing was groomsman with Mr. Jeffery Krul of Hastings as junior groomsman. Ushers were Dan and Tim Hogan of Delton. A reception followed the ceremony at the home of the bride’s parents, catered by Mr. Gerald DeMink. The bride is a graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School and Mercy Central School of Nursing. The groom is a graduate of Bridgeport High School and Michigan State University and is employed by Tharco Packaging Corp, of Denver, Colorado. Following a honeymoon at Boyne Moun­ tain, the couple will reside in Denver. Abigail Jane Nordmark and Eric Justin Frost were united in marriage on March 26, 1983 at the First United Methodist Churcn in Columbia, Tern, by the Rev. Robert E. Lewis. The new Mrs. Frost is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W'illiam Nordmark of Delton and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Barry L. Frost II of Arrington, Tenn, and formerly of Marcellus, Mich. The bride was given away by her father. She wore a dress made by her grandmother, Regina Smith. The bridal party had bouquets and corsages, also made by the bride's grandmother. Maid of honor was Karen Marie Amundson of Battle Creek. Bridesmaid was Sarah Frost of Arrington, the groom's sister. Best man was Brian L. Frost of Arrington, brother of the groom. Usher was Barry L. Frost III, also of Arrington, brother of the groom. The bride is a 1982 graduate of DeltonKellogg High School, while the groom is a 1982 graduate of Ferris State College with an AAS degree jn heavy equipment service. He is employed at Mid-Tenn Tractor of Columbia. A reception for the couple was held Saturday, April 30 at Hickory Corners. The newlyweds will reside at 401W. Sixth Street, Apt. 5, Columbia, TN 38401. Cindy DeGoo of Hostings Cindy DeGoa, a native of Gladwin who now resides in Hastings, has a special flair and a special interest in preparing foods that are comparable to meals served in India. The special reason is to please her husband. Dr. Oscar DeGoa who was bom in India. “I spent six months in India with his mother and sisters, learning bow to cook, says Cindy. “He could never live on American foods, she says of her husband. In India, “they spice up everything tliey cook...so whatever is in the cupboard, I start shaking, she laughs. “It’s really been a good learning experience." Cindy cooks Indian food just about every night, but adds that she and their fivechildren often eat more American-type meals. The DeGoa offspring indude Tia, 11, Kamdl, 9, Malyka, 7, Damian, 4, and Mylea who wi„ be three this month. Cindy’s free-time is often spent in the in­ terests of her children. She is especially active with the PTO at Central Elementary School and currently serves as president of the organization. She feels the PTO can be particularly useful at this time when schools are finan­ cially strapped. For instance, she said, the PTO is especially effective in helping to enrich the curriculum by sponsoring special cultural and educational programs that would not be possible otherwise. To date, the PTO has brought special science and musical offerings, like the Hope College Orchestra, to the schools. Her involvement in the PTO comes from a belief that you shouldn’t sit back and grumble if you're not happy with the of­ ferings. “If I'm going to complain, I should (actively) try to correct the situation," she said. Cindy earned her high school diploma at Gladwin High and graduated' from the Hurley School of Nursing in Flint. She worked for about a year as an intensive care nurse in a Flint Hospital. After she and her husband were married, they spent a year traveling around the world with extensive stays in Africa and India. Soaking-up the various cultures was “nice and different,” she said. When the DeGoas returned to the United States, the moved to Newberry in the upper peninsula. But after about a year, the desire to seek a warmer winter climate (with less snow) was a priority. They moved to Hastings in 1972. Cindy is a former member of the Hastings Welcome Wagon Club and also a former member of the St. Rose Folk Choir. She has also been a volunteer for the Red Cross and a guild member at her church. Reading is Cindy's number one hobby. But playing bridge is a close second. Time doesn’t always permit her to pursue other hobbies, but when she gets a chance, she enjoys doing crewel embroidery and oil painting. “I like oil painting. It’s fun and relaxing and I enjoy it." she said. “1 go to a lot of auctions and garage sales too looking for such things as dressers, an­ tiques, dolls and figurines. It's fun even if I don’t buy anything." Playing tennis and swimming are other activities Cindy pursues. “And in the winter, the kids and I go cross country skiing...ice skating and sledding." In the kitchen, Cindy regularly makes “Batter Roils." She said the rolls “are more like bread instead of rolls." She likes the recipe because “you don't have to knead the dough. I always double the recipe too." When shaping the dough into balls for the rolls, she suggests putting a little flow on your hands to help prevent the dough from sticking to your fingers. Another favorite recipe Cindy has sub­ mitted is one for “Churra" which she says is “an Indiamredpe that Americans like. You can use it as an appetizer and it lasts a long time if you keep it in a covered tin.” Cindy said her husband’s sisters im­ provised the recipe based on food products that are available here. Cindy’s batter rolls Directions: Place 1-stick deo, one-third cup sugar, and 4-cup milk in a pan and heat until the oleo melts. Add 1-cup cold water to heated mixture. Stir and add 2-packages of dry yeast Add 1egg, 1-teaspoon salt. Stir in 3-3^-cups flour (if needed, add more flour to get a bread­ type dough consistancy). Let mixture stand for 30 minutes. Shape (kneed) into balls and place in greased pan (can use 9-inch cake pans). Let the dough raise for 20 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Makes 1-dozen rolls. Churra This is a recipe that’s comparable to an appetizer served in India. Directions: Use large can of chow mein noodles, 1-can of French-fried potatoes (potato sticks), 1-box of rice crispies, 1-can French-fried onion rings, and 1-can of nuts. Saute rice crispies in butter with the following spices for about a minute: 2Tablespoons chili powder (to taste), 1teaspoon tumeric, 21. cumin, 11 garlic salt. (Do not use high heat). In another pan or bowl add all the other ingredients with the seasoned sauted rice crispies. Sprinkle with 1-teaspoon sugar and about 1-teaspoon (to taste) of lemon and pepper seasoning (and a little garlic salt, if desired). The mixture can be served as an appetizer and will keep for along time if stored in a covered tin. Newest citizens at Pennock IT’S A GIRL PatLie and Brad Marshall. Delton, May 4, 4:30 p.m., 6 lbs. 10 oz.; April and Steve Swartz, Clarksville, May 4,10:15 p.m., 9 lbs. 4 oz.; Brenda and Richard Silky, Hastings, May 5,6:27 a.m., 7 lbs. 5 oz.; Carol and John Pierce, Delton, May 7,7:20 a.m., 6 lbs. 11 oz.; Teresa and Gregory Markley, Hastings, May 10,8:28 a.m., 8 lbs. 13 oz.; Brenda and Terry Noteboom, Hastings, May 10,9:21 a.m., 7 lbs. 4 oz.; Penny and Timothy Dahms, Lake Odessa, May 10.11:29 p.m., 7 lbs. 9 oz. IT’S A BOY Brian and Julie Mitchell. Nashville, May 7, 11:58 a.m., 5 lbs. 13 oz.; Ella and Ron Hawkins. Hastings, May 8.1:24 p.m., 8 lbs. 2 oz.; Teresa and Jeffery Schilthroat. Mid­ dleville. May 10,10:04 a.m., 7 lbs. 134 oz. Gladys and Laurence Larkin celebrated their golden wedding anniversary March 28. Having returned from Florida, an open house will be held in their honor from 2 pm. to 4 p.m., Sunday, May 15 at the First United Methodist Church, Hastings. The love and friendship of family and friends are cherished gifts; none other are requested. The Larkins’ children are Mary Alice and Larry Larkin and Nancy and Antonio Ferreira. They have three grandchildren. Floyd Etts to observe 25th anniversary Fassetts to observe 50th Mr. and Mrs. Perry Fassett of Hastings will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, at Leason Sharpe Hall at the Presbyterian Church. The open house is being hosted by their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fassett, and their daughter, Miss Joan Fassett. Perry Fassett and Faida Ogden were united in marriage on January 27, 1933 in Charlevoix, Mich. Friends and relatives are invited for the celebration. Your presence is the only gifts desired. The parents of Dyan Bell and Cyle Cornish are happy to announce their engagement. Dyan is a 1983 graduate of Lakewood High School. Cyle is a 1981 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed at Flying Colors Cap and Jacket Company of Middleville. A summer 1983 wedding is being planned. Open house planned for the Cliff Doughtys An open house for Cliff and Peg (Preston) Doughty wiU be held at the Eldon Houghtaling residence, 8651 S. Cedar Creek Rd., on Sunday, May 15 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. They were married March 23 in Florida. No gifts, please. Veal Pannlglana Dinner Tender veal topped with mozzarella cheese and homemade meat sauce. Comes with spaghetti and a warm garlic roll. ’ Reg $4,15 Naw! Italian Bauaage Sandwich Good 'n' spicy sausage on our own homemade sourdough roll. Comes with side of spaghetti topped with zesty tomato meat sauce. Spaghetti Dinner With our tangy, homemade meat sauce, parmesan cheese and a warm garlic roll. Reg. $2.95 Marriage Licenses Ronald Ogden, Hastings, 22 and Jacqueline Schaechierle. Hastings, 20. Robert McCormick, Delton, 24 and Lynn Waltz, Hickory Corners, 27. Robert Pash, Bellevue, 22 and Teresa Gilmore. Dowling. 19. Bradley Eldred, Hastings, 26 and Patricia Potter, Battle Creek, 19. Larry Harvath, Delton, 31 and Sandra Campbell. Delton, 33. Gary Hager. Woodland, 22 and Diane VanDenBroeck. Freeport. 19. Scott Janose. Middleville, 22 and Tamara Duflo, Middleville. 19. Lynn Francisco to celebrate 80 years Friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend the celebration of Lynn Francisco's 80th birthday, on Saturday, May 21, from 2 to 5 p.m. at 127 W. Apple St, Hastings. Hosting the party is Mr. and Mrs. George Elliott. No gifts please. Italian Festival William Kidders to celebrate 50th year Bell-Cornish engagement told Richard and Betty Bryans of 930 Grand Rapids St., Middleville are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter, Anne Elizabeth, to Daniel Vern Wenger, son of Robert and Helen Wenger of 3502 Cherry Vally, Middleville. Anne is a 1981 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and is currently em­ ployed with Mothercare Stores. Inc. in Grand Rapids. Dan is a 1979 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and also attended Michigan State University. He is employed at Rob-Len Dairy Farm in Middleville. A Sept. 3 wedding is being planned. A The Etts children would like to invite family and friends to a picnic at Tyden Park in Hastings at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14 to cehbrate their parents’, Floyd and Carol Ette, 25th wedding anniversary. If directions are needed, call 948-2202. William and Thelma Kidaer, of Airton, Ah. and formerly of Hastings, will celebrate 56 years of marriage with a potluck dinner at Ty'*en Park in Hastings at 1 p.m. on May 21. Nv gifts, please Bryans-Wenger engaged Offer ends May 31,1983. Win a free trip to Rqme via FWV AM �Th© Hastings Bonner, Thursday, May 12, 1983 — Page 4 Florence Deatsman ___ L. Merle Wheating Doris M. Hoffman________ NASHVILLE - Mrs. Doris M. Hoffman, 60, 7099 Bar ryville Rd., died Friday, May 6,1983, at Leila Hospital, Battle Creek. She was bom Feb. 23, 1923 in Burlingame, Kansas, the daughter of Roy and Minerva (Baker) Bauman. She married Merton Hoffman on June 9, 1941 in Byron, Ohio. Mrs. Hoffman is survived by her husband, Merton; two sons, Gordon and Lyle, both of Monday, May 9 from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Rev. Ray Talmage officiated. Burial was in Union Cemetery. Lauras C. Rolls LAKE ODESSA - Mr. La urea C. (Buster) Rolls, 81, of 1117 Jordan Lake Ave., died Monday, May 9, 1963 at Ionia Hospital. He was born in Lake Odessa, the son of Richard and Della (Murdock) Rolls. He was a retired farmer. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 11 at 1 p.m. from the Mapes-Fisher Funeral Home of Sunfield. Burial was in East Sebewa Cemetery. Delton Area HASTINGS - Mrs. L. Merle Wheating, b9, of 221 S. Broadway, a long-time Hastings businesswoman, died Saturday, May 7, 1983, at Pennock Hospital. She was bom in Nor­ thwest Township, Ohio on Dec. 28, 1893, the daughter of Clarence and Elizabeth (Cummins) Van Nortwick She came to Stanton. Mich as a child with her parents Nashville; nine grandchildren; three great and attended schools there. grandchildren; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. She married Arthur Wheating on August 2, Roy Bauman of Hastings; two sisters, Mrs. 1916 in Alma. They lived in Sturgis for 12 Bob (Leona) Clark and Mrs. Ted (Wilma) years before coming to Hastings in 1928. Stockham, both of Hastings; and one They opened the American Cafe Restaurant brother, Van Bauman of Hickory Corners. which they owned and operated until 1940. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Mr. Wheating died November 5, 1938. Mrs. Wheating owned and operated Wheating Apts, on South Broadway for 43 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the church circles, VERMONTVILLE - Anna Elizabeth Hastings Rebekah Lodge, and Pennock Marsahll, 72, of 538 S. Main, died Sunday, Hospital Guild. May 8, 1983 at Hayes Green Beech Hospital Mrs. Wheating is survived by two in Charlotte. daughters, Mrs. Robert (Thelma) Francisco She was bom July 29,1910 in Phoenixville, of Hastings and Mrs. Frank (Virginia) Chert Pa., the daughter of Andrew and Bertha of East Lansing; five grandchildren; two Lasney. She married Joseph Marshall Nov. great - grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. 28, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pa. Nial (Florence) Bradford of Albion. She is survived by her husband; two sons, Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Joseph R. Marshall of Battle Creek and John » Tuesday, May 10 from the Wren Funeral E. Marshall of Washington, D.C. one Home of Hastings. Dr. Myror. K. Williams daughter, Dorothy Colpack of Clearwater, officiated. Burial was in Riverside Fla. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be Private services were held with made to Pennock Hospital. arrangements by Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville. Anna Elizabeth Marshall HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH Hwy M-66 10 mi. S. of Nashville. Robert Lee Stotts. Pastor Sunday • f>:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 10:45 am. Worship Service; 8 pm Young PetSHe Meeting: 7:00 p.m Evening Service; Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Hour. Free counsel- FAITH BIBLE CHURCH, 7455 N. Woodland Rd.. Lake Odessa. Pastor Richard Sessink. Church phone 3674621 Pastor's phone 374-8938 Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; evening service 7:00 pm. Wednesday - Bible Study 7:00p.m. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Corner Piter and Cedar Creek Rd Paul S. Howell, Pastor. Phone 948M84 Saturday Service* Satoth School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 11 a m.; Wed. 7:30 p.m Bible Study and Prayer meeting. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK Lacey. FAlher Ray Alien Phone 823-2490. Son FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pastor Elmer J. FkueL On M-43 in Delton. Service* ■ Worship 10 45 a m.; Sunday School 8:30-i«:«: Evening Service 8 pm.; United Meth­ odist Women every first Thursday. 7:30 pm ; United MethodM Men every PEACE UNITED METHOD (ST CHURCH, at Barrvville. 4 miles W. of NaahviBe on M-79. Steven Reid. Pastor Worship Service 9:15 ajn.; Sunday church School and Coffee Fellowship 10:IS a m.; United Methodist Women 1st Tuesday each month. STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST. W.ltean Rd. at E. State Rd Rev. Charire Daren purl. >19 Star SL. Spring Arter. Ml. Ph. 517-750-2497 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worahip Service 11 ax'. Mid-wik Semes Wed. al 6 pm. CEDAR CREK BIBLE. Canvcnwd C »— — — . INTERLAKES BAPTIST, Delton, located on M-43 in Delton. Pastor Steve VanNatlan. Sandy Campbell. Sunday School Director. Sunday School <0 a m.. Family Worship and Bible TeacNaf 11 a.m. CkUdren'a Church. 11 a.m., EveniM Service ( n.m Wednesday Bible Study at J p.m.. Qwir Practice al 7:50 p.m. LaalFnday of every month. Family Night at 7:30 pm. at the church. Call 823-5391. MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Comer M43 and MUo Road. Doug Huntiaglon Pastor. Rt No. 3. Box 31 &A DetaOtl<8046. Phooe 671-4702. Sunday School lo.oo a.m. Worahip Service 11:00, PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH ST. CYRIL'S CATHOUC CHURCH. Naahnilo. Father Robert E. Cooaoni. Hickory Comers UNTIED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashville. Phone 852-9719 Comet Washington and State Leonard F Putruatn. Pastor. Services. Sundays 9:45a m. Morning Worship. IO 45a m Fellowship; 11 am Church School for all ages; 8:30p.m. L’.M.Y.F. Jr. Hi. and C.M.Y.F. Sr. Hi; Bible Hour all ages; 1st Wednesday 7:30 pm each month. United Methodist Women. HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN, Rev. Phil Perkins. Pastor. 10 a.m Sunday School , 11 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship; Junior Church Nursery . 7 p.m Worship. Wednesday 7:30 pm Family Night Missionary Society second Friday. 7 p.m Potluck Freeport Area TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. SI9 Washington. Nashville. Rev. J. G. Boomer. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worahip 11:00 am.; Evening Service 8:00 p.m.; Bible Prayer. Wednesda',7:t)0pjn. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 112M Ftorw JW, MfcoTKr M K 8 J. Paator Saturday Mm HO pjn.; Bora ^,****7 USO a-M from Mtjaoriai Dav Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES, Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Phone 7284148. Country Chanel worship 10:15 a.m ; Sunday School 9 am.; Banfield COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH Former Jotaatoom Town­ ship Hall. Dowita*. Mart A. Shnver p m. wed evening t Fellowship dinner teal I month. 2:30 p.m. at the < Nashville Area night Bite Study 7 p.m. Baa MmMtry (SSlDocRo*co*&52-v228. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Cloverdale Rd, 5 miles south of NashvIUe. '> mile East of M-46. Pastor Marvin Potter. Phone 8S24M1 Sunday Services. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Morning Services 11 a.m.; Evening Service 8 pm.; Cottage Prayer meeting 7:30 p.n>. Wednesday. Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN corner of Barnum Rd. and M-66 Wood­ land Pastor George Speas. Phooe 3672741. 9:45 a_ra. Worship; 11 a.m. Sunday School: Wedreaday Prayer 8 pm.; W.M.A. 2nd Wednesday each month; Adult C.E., 2nd Saturday each month. 8 pm. WOODGROVE PARISH. Coat* Grow. *■» Paaola Ovooa. Paator. Phon* 3874137 Scaday church acted 930 am.. Worahip arrvkc 10:45 a.m.; char 6 p m . youth faDcwihip 7:30 p.m. Holy Commura 1m fin* Sunday of each month Woroen'e Frllowahip firet Thuradiy of each month at 10aja WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance Heffellinger Phone367-3961 9 15am Worship Service ; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday UMYF. Welcome GALILEAN BAPTIST. 108th St. and N. Freeport Rd Phone 945-5704. 10 a.m. Sunday School: II a.m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m. Evening Service: Wednesday - Prayer Meeting 7:30 pJn. HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN, M-50 North of Freeport al th* Kent-Iran County Line Hr» James Kinaey Church School 10 a.m. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a.m. Morning • Services; 11.15 Sunday School. These are classes for all. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. 706 West Mam Street. Worship IQ a.m.: Sunday School 11:15 ajn.; Evening Worships pm MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M-37. jam north of Middleville 796-9726. Rev Wastey Smith. Paator. Mark J. Highman. Pastor of Youth and Education. Sunday School 9:45 la.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Russell St. Rev. Gary Pinkbetner Phone 795-7429. Sunday Warship Service 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednes­ day Bible Study 7:30pm PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M37 at Parmalee Rood. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 8911585. Rev. Charles Doombos. Assis­ tant Pastor, phone 795-3486 First Service 9 a.m.; Church School 10:15 a m.; Second Service 11:15a.m ; Even­ ing Celebration 6 pm. ST. AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE. Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor. Phont 792-2889. Sunday Mass 11 a.m. McCALLUM CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. The Church in the Wildwood" Out Lake Road Paator Gary Brooks. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 9.45 ajn.; Evening Service 7 pm.: Prayer Meeting and Youth Meeting 7 p.ai'"Hrnroday; Women's Mtaatonary Aaaodatioo firet Thursday of eueh month 9.30 a.ai OrangevilleGun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 March Rd . 2 nulea south at Gun Lake. Rev. Dan Bowman. Pastor Larry Tungate. Sunday School Sopt. Sunday School 9 45 a m.. Church Servkoo 11 a.m-; 6 p m Evening Service*. Wednewtay 6.30 pm. SOC.K. 3 thru 6 grade*. 7 p.m Adult Prayer and Bible Study Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664 5413 for pickup. MARTIN REFORMED CHURCH OF MARTIN. Dnve-in. walk-tn church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel. Rev Marvin Meeter. Pastor. Warship Ser­ vices 10 a.m and 7:30 p.m ; Sunday School 11:15 am ST CRYIL A METHODIUS. Gun Lake Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 792 2889 Saturday Mass 5 p m Sunday Mass9 a.m DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH Doster Road near Pine Lake Rev John r Padgett. Pastor Sundav Worship 9 30 a m and 6 p m.; Sunday School 11 a m . Youth Choir meets each Monday 6.30p m. ST FRANCIS OF ASSLSI EPISCO­ PAL CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE S«n<ta, Mm;.m Ctarrt Sctaol9 a m . Family Eucharist 10 a m Nursery 10 a m . Midweek services as announced Father Kurt Fish Vicas Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner Broadway and Center St Fr. Shel­ don Harbach. Locum Tenena Service* Sunday. Maa* and Church School 10 a.m. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover. Hasting* Leonard Davis. Pastor. Ph 948-2256 or Sunday: Sunday School 9.45 ajn. Worahip 11 a m.. Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 p m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m Nurorry for all ser­ vice*. Wednaadsy: CYC 6:45 p m., prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Florence Wilma Deatsman, 85, died Sunday, May 8, 1983, at the Provincial House, where she had been a resident for the past four years. She was born Jan. 12, 1898 in Pleasant Bend, Ohio, the daughter of Andrew and Caroline (Reahm) Dirr. She moved to the Lake Odessa area as a small child and attended the Bretz Rural School in Ionia County. She married Forrest Deatsman in 1916 in Lake Odessa. She worked for several years at the Lake Odessa Canning Co. She was a member of Merry Social Club and the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa. Mrs. Deatsman is survived by her husband, Forrest; three daughters, Mrs. Wallace (Marjorie) Krepps of Lansing, and Mrs. Dallas (Norene) Braden and Mrs. Lynn (Eleanor) Sedore. both of Lake Odessa; three sons, LaVon, Carlyn and Gary Deat­ sman, all of Lake Odessa; one sister, Mrs. Monita Rock of Portland; 16 grandchildren; and 22 great' - grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Forrest Andrew Dirr. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 11 at 1:30 p.m. from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Rev. Randall Kohls officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. Hastings Area ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CliuHCH. 2625 Airport Rd. Ihrk Taggart. Pastor. Church phone 94844482. Sunday School 9.45 a m.. Worship 11 a.m.; Junior Church 11 a.m.. Evening Worahip 7 p.m.; Nurarrv for all aervicra. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan. J. Duvid Walker. Minister 945-2938. Sun. Service* io a.m.: Bible Study 11 a.m. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wedneufay evening Bible Study 7 p. m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 605 S Jeffennn Father Ilotwrt E Cnnaa i. Paator Saturday Staa« 4 .10 |> m . Sunday Maaaea Ham and It am Onfranona Saturday, 4 OO - CIG p m HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd Ku»w|] a. Sarver. Paator Phone 1*45-9224 Worahip aervlce 1030 WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST, 3185 N. Broadway Rev. Constance Heflelfinger. Pastor. Ph. 367-3961. Church School 9:30; Worahip Service II a.m.; Senior MYF 7 o.m.. Thurxlav evening starting at 7 p.m. Choir; U M Women: Welcome Circle third Wednesday of month. 1 p.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. 9M Terry Lane. Phooe 945«84. Satuiday services: Sabbath School 9:30 a.m ;'Worship 11 a.m ; Tuesday • Bible Study and Prayer Meeting. 7:30 p.m. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd in Irving. Sunday Morning priyvr at 10.30. Holy Communion at 11:00 Tha RL R«v. Wiltom O. Uwis, Jtector. HARVEST CHURCH, on M-4.3 five nulro noth of Hastings. Pastor larry Sil vrrnten, Amoc. Pastor Alien Wdch. Ph. 948-8024. Service tims* Tueadsy night (prayer, praise, and worship) at 7 p.m.. Thursday night (Teaching aervice) at 7 pm.. Sunday 9Io am. Sunday school foe sll sge*.10:31 a.m. morning worship. 6 p.m. evening wor­ ship. "Words of Truth radio broadcast daily at 2 p.m. on WDFP FM (95 3) also on WMAX-AM (14.80) at 3:15 p tn. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Bollwood and East State Roed. 945-8121. Rev Donald L Brail. Paslor. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Evening Snvice8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stat* Road Pastor J.T Crawmer. Phone 945-2285 Sunday School S 45 am; Worship 11O0 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m .; Wrcdneaday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH. (Full (Haferli 17151 liaritnr, < '«<«it«-r Rd.. Sunday numiing <*rvHr. ami hymn* lO.lii u.mj Evening aervuw. rvungrlutic. 7:110 p.m.. Suniiiiv Youth Mrrting li. K) p.m; WednearLiy Hililr Study und Prayer Mevl.ngat 7.30p m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 miles E on M-79. Steven Reid. Pastor Sundav Church School 10:30 a.m.; Worship Service it Siam United Methodist Women 1st Wednesday each month. HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 102 E. Woodlawn Ave M'niater. Srolt Davin Sunday Worahip 9.30 a m Fellowship 10:31) to I t on a m Bible School 1100 a m to 12:00 noun Wednesday Bible Study and Fellowahip 7 30 to 8.30 p m Phooe 945-2076 BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 a.m.; Warship Service II i.m.; Prayer Service Thurs­ day 7 p.m CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY’ SAINTS Meeting at 502 E Bond Sundav Sacrament meeting 9uo am. Sunday School 10:00 a m. Branch President David McMonigle Phone 1-698-9849 or 9454154 NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH, turner of Woodw hiail and Wing Rd, Paator Mark Wade. 5519 Buehler Rd Phone 765 8287 Sunday School 10 a m. Worahip 11 a m . Evening Senxv 7pm. Prayer Srrvirr Wrdneaday 7pm. Nunrry provided for ail aervicva FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Cin’RCH. Haw tinge Willard H Curtis. Minister. Eileen Higbee. Dr. Chnstiao Ed Sunday. May 15 ■ Btanket Sunray Morning Worship 9 30 and 11 Nursery provided Broedcs.t of 930 service over WBCH AM and FM 9 30 Church School Claaaes for all ages 10:30 Coffee Hour tn the church dining room 10 30 Children's Choir practice 12 30 Junior High Youth Fellowship Bike Hike to Ol.o Acres Mret in the church parking lot. Non bikers meet at church at 1.15 Every­ one bring kites, softball equipment, etc. 7 30 "Fun m Manure’ Workshop in Mem Hall Munday - 7 30 Trustees Mra-ung Tuesday 9 a m Women's A.sonauoo "Kitchen Cleaning Day " Wednesday • 6 30 Kirk Choir practice 7 30 Chancel Choir practice Thursday • 7 30 Amity Workshop in the lounge. Saturday - 8 a m "Love, inc " WaUuthon Registration st the First church ofGod. Hastings GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 238 E. North St Michad Anton. Paator. Ph. 9469414. Sunday. May 1 - 8:45 Church School (all age*). 10:00 Worahip Servin'. Monday. May 2 - 7:00 Bethel. Tuesday. May 3 - 7.30 Adult Info. Wedaeaday. May 4 • 9.30 Wordwatebars. 7:00 Sarah Circle. Thureday. May 5-4:16Childr«n'aChr..7:3l)Sr. Chr. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. 8 Jefferaon at Walnut. Kenneth Colburn. Paato* Home 6888567. Suuiey School 10 a.m.. Worahip 11 am. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948BOH. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night: Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:oo p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m Sunday morning service broadcast WBCH FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway Rev. David D. Garrett. Phone 948-2229 Parsonage. 945-3195 Cl •jrch. Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m Worship Service: 7 p.m. Fellowship Worship. 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer WORB OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W State Rd. (Od Aignnqum 8cboo0 Paator Jeff Amettpbom horn*. 948-2792. church 948-2549. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worahip 10:45 a.m. evading aervica 8:30 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Jack Bartholomew, pastor, phone 945-4996. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday arhartuta- 9 30 FeBowahip and coffee, 9.55 Sunday Orhan1 11:00 Morning Worahip, 6.00 Youth Meet.... 7 cm 1IF *— r_ HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES. 220 West Colfax St Bible Lecture 9;3O a.m.; Watchtower Study 10:45 a.m.; Tuesday - Congregation Bible Study 8 p.m.: Thursday - Theocratic School 7:30; Service meeting 8:30. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W. Green St.. Heslinga Myron K. williams. Minister. Mias Franco* Horne, Director of Christian Education. Sunday. May 15 • 9:30 am. Church School. 9:30 am Bauman Series. 10:30 am. Coffee Fellowahip. 1030 am. Radio Broodcaat, WBCH. 11 am. Worahip. 'Flying High", 5 p.m. Youth Choir. 6 p.m. Youth Fellowahipa Monday. May 16 • 2:15 p_m Cub Dena. 5:30 pn Cub Scoata. 6J0 p.m. Handbell Choir, 7 p m Scout*. 7 pm Finance Committoe. Tuesday.. May 17 9.30 a.m Bauman Senes. 7:30 p m Study Group Wednesday. May 18 - 6.45 ajn. Men’s Breakfeat and bible Study. 6:45 pm Paator Pariah Relations Committee. 7J0 p_m. Administrative Board. Thureday, May 19-7 p mChaacd Choir FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH. 502 East Grand St Mark J. High man. Paator. Ph. 948-2828 Sunday School. 10 am.; merniag worahip and children * church. 11 e.m.; yout hmeetmga, 5pm., evening w.mhip.6 pm Thureday Pray«r meeting 7 p.m.; Thuraday teen claaaeo and Primary Adven­ ture* 7 p.m Nursery provided for al] aervices We welcome alf THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Note). 12223 Chief Noonday Rd . Gun Lake area Thursday night Bible study 7 p.m. 79578418 Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Vender Kruid. 1 Mlle South of 51-50 between Darby and Nash Roads Paator. Bill Steven*. Phone 693-2315 to a.m. Sunday School; 11 a m. Morning Worhsip; 7 o'clock Sundav evening worahip; 7:80 pm. Wednesday Prayer Service. 8T. EDWARDS CATHOUC CHURCH. Lek* Odeeea. Rev. Loot* Biiioi. Adunlotrote. 3744074 er 874-7406. Sotariay MooaSJOpaLttatayMweeOaad 10. WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, rust off M-66 N. of M-50. in Village of Woodbury. Pastor Duane Walter. Phone 374-7251. Warship service 9:30 a_m ; Sunday School 10:45 a.m ; Youth FeUow•hip Wedneoday 7 pm.; Bible Study and Prayer Service Wednesday 7 pm. CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner of HI and 2nd Ave.. Lake Odessa Pastor George Speas. Phone 374-8756. Sunday Morning worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Evening Service - 7:» p.m. Wednesday Eve. • Prayer Meeting • 7:80 p.m. LAKEWOOD UNITED METHOD1BT Hwy. MO, H mU* W. of M86. Lake fMian Rev. Jaaam HabtL Ptetar. WonhipaJOmd 11EvosiagBorvire st 7:30 pm. CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST, 912 Fourth Av*. Rev. 8*sphon XoOor. Ph 3748861, Chereh Behoof 9:45 a-m.. Worahip Sarvicaa 6:30 and 11 axu Coffee Hour 12 LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Pastor Daryl Kauff num. 367-4555. Acroa* from the high acbool 7190 Veit* Rd.. M-50 Sunday School 10 00 a.m; Worahip Service 11:00 am. Evaniiw Service 630 pm.; Wodneeday Prayer Mooting7:30 pm. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 620 Sixth Aw. Rev. Boo RiMar. Ph. 374-M07. 9.30 am. Cotta* HttC 9:45 aaa Sunday School. 11 am. W<nh.-p Service. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Ave Rov. laatell Kohl* Ph. 3748753 Worahip How 930 am.. Fellowship Hour 19.30 tn, Church School 11 am. There Can 0e No Graduation From Tha School Of Ufa long ago, your parents probably asked you, “What Robert E. Grogan________ HASTINGS - Mr. Robert E. Grogan. 62. of 731 W. Bond St., died Saturday morning. May 7, 1983, al Pennock Hospital emergency room, where he had been taken after being stricken at his home. He was born in Fowler, Ind. on December 24. 1920, the son of John and Mary (Tubbs) Grogan. He spent his early years in Indiana and attended school there. He graduated from Ambia, Indiana High School in 1939. He married Helen Turner on Sept. 7, 1941. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Force. Following his discharge, he farmed in Indiana and later managed grain elevators in Ambia and in Ottawa, Ill. He then lived in Crown Point, Ind. where he was the manager of Lake County Farm Bureau before coming to Hastings in July, 1976. Since that time, he and his wife have owned and operated Hastings Dairy Queen. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the Ottawa, Ill. Knights of Columbus. Mr. Grogan is survived by his wife, Helen; four sons, James and Richard Grogan, both of Orlando, Fla., Jeffrey Grogan of Hebron, Ind., and Stuart Grogan of Chicago; two grandchildren, Peggy and Michelle; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Forrest and Mrs. Betty Muller, both of Fowler, Ind., and Mrs. Margaret Barrett of Ambia, Ind.; and two brothers, John Grogan of LaFayette, Ind. and Daniel Grogan of Hoopeston, Ill. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert, in 1967. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 10 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dunnington, Ind. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Mr. Grogan reposed at the Wren Funeral Home Sunday evening, May 9. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Knights of Columbus Tractor for Ghana Fund. On Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. the newly-formed Hastings Exchange Club will be redidicating the Freedom Shrine, located in the junior high school, as part of Heritage Day during local Michigan Week Activities. The occasion is 20th anniversary of the original dedication which featured presentations by then high school students, describing the importance of various documents being included in the shrine. Participating in the upcoming event will be, from left, Den Rewa, an Exchange Club member; LaVerne BeBeau, a member of the original Exchange Club 20 years ago which dedicated the shrine Al Frandk, junior high principal; and Dove Storms, also an Exchange Club member. The ceremonies will be held in the choir room of the junior high. Michigan Week activities, continued state. 8 a.m. Flag raising, Hastings City Hall — conducted by a local youth group. 9:30 a.m. Rede<fica(ion of the Freedom Shrine at Hastings Junior High School. The shrine is a collection of 28 government documents relating to freedom first dedicated 20 years ago after being donated by the original Hastings Exchange Club. Speaking at the ceremony will by LaVerne BeBeau. The ceremony will last about oqehalf hour. 11:30 a.m. All-Michigan luncheon at the Community Building, Barry County Fairgrounds. The luncheon, sponsored by the Barry County Republican Women’s Chib, will feature bean soup, com bread, cole slaw, apple sauce and cookies for $3. Serving will continue until 1:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Showing of “The Stewards of the State”, a film about Michigan governors, narrated by Charlton Heston. The film showings, sponsored by the Barry County Historical Society, will take place during the AU-Michigan luncheon at the Community Building. Ail Day Free transportation for senior citizens on Barry County Transit buses. Phone 948-8098 for more information. All Day Displays from Charlton Park in the downtown area. Wednesday Livelihood Day: A tribute to the local in­ dustries and businesses which provide the jobs in the local economy. 8 a.m. Flag raising, Hastings City Hall — conducted by a local youth group. All Day Product displays will be in downtown store windows from nearly all of the local industries. Barry County Farm Bureau will have a display at the Sears store featuring local farm products. All Day Placemats tributing local in­ dustries will be on trays and at tables in local restaurants. The Exchange Club provided the placemats, which are beigg distributed by the American Association of University Women. Thursday Education Day: A focus is placed on the role of schools in the community and students will focus on Michigan. 8 a.m. Flag raising, Hastings City Hall — conducted by a local youth group. 8:30 a.m. Schools will be ooen to the public during class hours (until 2:15 p.m.) for people to observe classes and activities. 8:30 a.m. Mary Young's class at Central School will conduct classes throughout the day the way they were conducted in oneroom schools 6:30 p.m. Exchange Club Charter Night ceremonies, Emmanuel Episcopal Church parish house. Advance reservations required. Friday Hospitality Day: Open arms are extended to outsiders to visit the community. 8 a.m. Flag raising, Hastings City Hall — conducted by a local youth group. All Day Free parking in downtown. All Day Free rides on Barry County Transit buses for any age. Ph. 94M0W for more information. All Day Packets of literature on local recreational facilities will be available from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Saturday Youth Day: A full day of activities for young people will be conducted at the Central School-Junior High School campus. 8 a.m. Flag raising, Hastings City Hall — conducted by a local youth group. 10 a.m. Special flag raising will be con­ ducted at the junior high school by several youth organizations. 10a.m. Story hour sponsored by Friends of the Library for pre-school to third grade. Planned for one hour. io a.m. Dunk tank. Continues until 2 p.m. . 10 a.m. Face painting. Continues until 2 p.m. 10 a.m. Art booth for children to make their own masterpieces. Continues until 4 p.m. 11 a.m. Pet Parade, sponsored by 4-H. 12 p.m. 4-H Baby animals petting zoo. Continues until 3 p.m. 12 p.m. 4-H dog obedience demonstration. Continues until 3 p.m. 1 p.m. Sheriffs Department water rescue van on display along with prese.ation on safety. 2 p.m. Story Hour sponsored by the Friends of the Library for children pre­ school through third grade. Lasts one hour. 2:30 p.m. Decorated bike parade. 3 p.m. Bike rodeo. Evening Dance at the high school parking lot with live music. did you learn in school today?"; and now that you are about to graduate from high school or college, you may well ask yourself what you have learned Happy Time Nursery School through the years, besides the skills needed for your chosen career. In other words, what have you learned about life and the world you live in? If you attended Sunday school, this is easy to answer; but in any case it is never too late to acquire this knowledge. Classes on the subject are held every NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ... for... Fall Semester 1983-84 Sabbath day at your House of Worship, and you may attend them forever; because there is no graduation from faith and the life-sustaining les­ v Also... Summer Mini Sessions will be offered. sons it brings you about this world and the Creator who fashioned it. So put on your cap and gown, accept your diploma and begin your life's work; but remember that life’s teachings should continue as IF INTERESTED, CALL... 945-5424 long as you live. 1674 W. State Rd. Sponsored by... HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH �The Hastings Bonner. Thursday. May 12, 1983 — Page 5 Aud’s Woodland News G. R. and Mercedeth McMillen returned to Woodland last week after spending seven months at Riverview, Fla. They spent a night in Ohio on their way home, and they said that a lot of southern Ohio was under water at that time and that southern Ohio definitely did not need any more rain for awhile. Soon after the McMillens arrived home, they drove to Clarksville to meet their first great­ grandchild, a girl. Shelly Mae McMillen, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kerry McMillen of Clarksville and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pete McMillen, was five weeks old when G. R. and Mercedeth got back from Florida and were able to see her. Gertrude Rowiader, formerly of Woodland, who now lives in Middleville with her daughter, Madeline Kidder, is visiting at tne home of another daughter, Mrs. John (Margaret, Smith on South Woodland Road. For Mother’s Day, Mrs. Rowiader attended the Nashville Baptist Church where she was honored as being the oldest mother present She is 89. She had several callers at her daughter’s home during the afternoon of Mother’s Day, including her son, Duane Rowiader, and two granddaughters, Susan Rowiader and Tammy Peabody. Mrs. Rowiader also had a surprise visit from Rev. and Mrs. Glen Fruith who formerly served at the South Woodland Church of the Brethren and now live in Kansas. Kerry Kenney presented an interesting program, drawing upon his experiences as a police officer stationed within a high school in north Chicago, at a Zion Lutheran Brotherhood potluck and Edies* night recently. Officer Kenney suggested that, for improvement among our nation's youth to take place, we need to address individual problems at an earlier age and offer help in solving them. “Once they get to high school, there’s not too much that you can do — their patterns are already set," he said. His suggestions for improvement include of­ fering counseling in the lower grades, and developing a working relationship between parents, churches, schools, and law en­ forcement agencies. The Lakewood Methodist Sunday School kids who performed “Kids Praise II" at their church several times recently have been invited to perform the musical at other places since then. They presented the production at the Barry County Medical Care Facility Saturday, May 7, as well as at a senior citizen dinner that was held at the Lakewood High School. This Friday evening. May 13, they plan to do the musical once more at La Valley United Methodist Church nn David Highway near Ionia for a mother­ daughter banquet. This is the last per­ formance planned at this time. Mrs. Dennis Smith, one of the producer­ directors of the production, said that she is extremely proud of the way these youug performers have adapted to the various conditions under which they have performed the musical. They have found inadequate sound systems at some of the places where they have been performing, and in one performance, the Noah’s Ark prop fell down in the middle of a scene but did not cause any missed cues or entrances. Vera Geiger (Mrs. Paul Geiger) is still in Pennock Hospital in Hastings where she has been for the last three weeks. The family says that she is improving but they have no idea when she will return home. Lakewood Friendship Festival figures have been compiled and released. The net by Catherine Lucas income for the day was $3,025.26. Of this amount, $2,700 will be spent by the Com­ munity Service Council to help local needy people. This completely local project grows more successful each year and receives a great deal of support from local churches and groups. Final plans and arrangements are being made for the Woodland School Alumni Association’s 87th Annual Alumni Banquet which will be held at the Woodland School on Saturday evening, May 21. Anyone who has not received an invitation and would like to attend may make reservations by calling Jim Lucas or Shirley (Mrs. Galen) Kilmer. The Lakewood Ministerial Association is planning a church softball league. The 'organization meeting was held at Central The Lake Odessa Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will hold its Friendship Night at 8 p.m. in the Masc-ic Temple on Friday, May 13. The program will honor our youth. The public is mvited to attend. Evergreen Chapter No 334 Order of the Eastern Star cf Lyons held its Friendship Night on Friday evening at their Masonic Temple. An evening of music and recitations were enjoyed. Those attending from the local chapter were DeForest and Arlene Swift, George Fetterman, Rose Lane and Laurel Garlinger. The Lakewood group of Concerned Citizens will hold a meeting Friday. May 20 at 10:45 a.m. in the Page Memorial Building. The spring meeting of the Western Michigan Association of Congregational Christian Churches is set for Saturday, May 21 at the Oak Park Congregational Church in Traverse City. Registration is at 9:45 a.m. with lunch at noon. The speaker will be Jim Lyons, director of the Ecumenical Institute for Jewish Christian Studies of Southfield, Mich. Local residents have received word of the death of Elana Smith on May 1 at Palm Harbor, Fla. Not too much information is known, but local residents would remember her as Elana Mourer Cook when she resided here and was employed as a telephone operator. Surviving are a daughter, Clair McKinney of Palm Harbor, two grand­ children and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by the Florida Funeral Home. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Haddix of Charlotte, former local residents, and Mr. and Mis. Harold Shook of Woodland are grandparents of a baby son, Darin Timothy, born April 13 to Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Shook of Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Haddix, locally, are great-grandparents. The new organized Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a new event for the local people to participate in. On June 4, a large community garage sale is scheduled to be held along fourth Avenue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The organization hopes people will be aware of bargains in the hometown and will trade at home. The Lake Odessa depot, a landmark of the village since 1888, was known as the Pere Marquete Railway with trains coming through the village. Later, the Cbeaspeake and Ohio system purchased it and for years STRICKLAND AGENCY Subscribe to the 112 E. Court Street . in Hastings tfl Phone 945-3215 “Insurance Is ’flu HASTINGS BANNER C.H...9484051 Our Business'* THORNAPPLE VALLEY A New Home in Your Future? lots of passenger, as well as freights, came through town. The station agent, Vic Michutka, after 30 years with the company, will have a choice of options concerning his position after the depot is closed. The Rev. Randall Kohls, pastor of the local Congregational Church, attended the annual ministers' convocation of Congregational churches at Madison, Wise, last week. Several members and the pastor of the Grace Brethren Church were at a meeting at Ozark in the Upper Peninsula for several days last week for a church meeting of Brethren churches. The Lake Odessa Historical Society held its meeting at the Congregational Church on May 12 with Carl Klahn showing slides and giving a talk on his recent trip to Germany, Switzerland and other countries in the company of others also making the trip. The estate sale of Genevee Shoemaker was reported as successful, with a huge crowd attending. The house on Jordan Lake Avenue is now for sale. The Emerson Apartments are nearing completion with yard work, electric lights on the outside, and cement work completed and the inside furnishings and appliances now being installed. Applications are now being taken and you can call Julie Westendorp ai Lake Manor if interested. These apartments are closer to Emerson Street and Jordan Lake Avenue than the Lake Manor Apart­ ments are. Floyd Mixter of Lansing, a former local resident, celebrated his 100th birthday on May 10 and a celebration party was held at the Howard Johnson Motor Lodge in Lansing on Sunday, May 1, with an estimated 250 relatives and friends attending. Hr. Mixter resided herewith his wife, Elizabeth Becker, now deceased, and was always active in church and civic affairs, as well as gar dening. He grew up in Williamston and was employed as a sales representative for the Capitol Federal Savings and Loan until his retirement in 1945. He was then a sales representative for a shoe company in Williamston. He resides with his fourth wife in Lansing. His family includes Dr. Russell Mixter of Wheaton, Ill.; Guy Mixter of Salinas, Calif. ; Rowena Sicket of Gilcox, Ariz.; and Andrew Mixter of Lansing, plus grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Neighbors and friends from the local area that attended included the Vance Lackeys, the Theron Kings, the Ross Thomas family, the Ernest Klahns, the Ronald Ericksons, and Keith Hallers, the Robert Shoemakers, Clara French, Laura Tasker and Laurel Garlinger, and Mr. and Mrs. William Cowley and family. The Lake Odessa Chapter of the Eastern Star held its regular meeting at the Masonic Tem pie . aesday even in g. The next meeting will be announced later. ‘Yoer Fell Service Co.’ PHONE • Land Development 948-8959 John Cohoon......... 945-5718 Art Brewer........... 945-5309 J Antique wheelin’, dealin’ The most difficult task an antique dealer must do is tell someone the item h6 has is worth little more than sentimental value. Because the owner treasures it so much, he believes it must surely be priceless. Just because a beautifully hand-painted plate has been in the family for several generations doesn't make it valuable in price. Many family heirlooms passed from one generation to another have collected love beyond any amount of money. When ap­ praisal time comes, there is disappointment, and many times the owner will not believe one dealer and searches for a “second opinion’’ — only to hear the same story. Antique and collectible items have dif­ ferent values in different parts of the country. Most people do not understand this fact. For instance: fine, expensive art glass does not sell well in Hastings and surroun­ ding counties. One reason is because there’s little chance for resale in this locality, so local dealers avoid buying it unless they have out-of-state clientele from larger cities who buy from them for their own collections, or to resell to more advanced collectors who collect and keep it strictly for investment purposes. Antique dealers usually buy only items which have a rapid turnover. It’s bad business to buy an item so expensive that he has difficulty in rest’ling it. If his customers see the item still unsold time after time as they visit his shop, they may not trust his judgment in dealing. A dealer who overextends himself financially sometimes is forced to sell the item for just the amount be paid for it In so doing, he loses profit He must buy at a price to insure some financial gain in order to purchase another item. Large, massive pieces of antique furniture are often difficult to resell, as the average house is not suited to afford space to them. Lovely old fragile French furniture and the beautiful velvet and brocade Victorian parlor sets have difficulty finding home placements. Unless the buyer lives in a very large or older type home, these do not fit well into his decor or life-style. These fragile old beauties are really more for display than for everyday use — especially for families with smaller children. "Country” type antiques and collectibles are currently enjoying a comeback. Old pine and oak tables and chairs, cabinets, pie­ safes, commodes, highchairs, beds, etc.; wicker furniture (old or new) are very desirable decorating tools, as is old baskets, rag-rugs, old quilts, iron pots and skillets, and a host of other accouterments. These fit into and even compliment our more modern settings. Antique dealers must be aware of the changing times and buy accordingly. When you see “Wanted to Buy" ads in local newspapers asking for old trunks, old toy trains, old or new Oriental rugs, baseball cards, old dolls and so on, know that these items are very much desired by collectors and antique dealers. They want them for their own collections or to resell for profit. Be knowledgeable of the monetary value of the old items you sell. Old scenic post cards of Hastings are currently selling between $4 and $5 each to local collectors. Don’t be fooled. Your antiques and collectibles are worth more than you think! Antique price-guides are small in­ vestments to make when you decide to sell your treasures. Our local library has antique reference guides to use. Remember, too, antiques increase in value every year. On the other hand, dealers cannot and will not pay full price for an antique or collec­ tible. When a dealer offers you a certain amount, always know the item is worth at least twice that dollar amount — oftimes much more. If an item is very choice or a “one-of-akind”, he may be willing to pay you a little more than half its full value. Actually, an antique dealer rarely makes you a price offer. They are more apt to say something like "How much are you asking?" If you have done your homework, researching your particular item, you may ask an intelligent amount in accordance with his buying cir­ cumstance, knowing he must make a reasonable profit when he resells it. Once the dealer realizes you know his correct resale price and are willing to sell to him so that he will make a reasonable profit, he will respect CHIROPRACTORS Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you'd like to discuss our unique program. your intelligence in bargaining. Do not allow yourself to be intimidated by a dealer. State your price directly to him. If it’s a fair asking price, “stick to your guns”. If he wants it bad enough, he will pay you your asking price. There again, if you've researched the item’s worth, you have nothing to fear. On the other hand, do not insult a dealer’s intelligence, and show your lack of it. by insisting your item is worth much more than it really is. An honest an­ tique dealer will be happy to answer any question you may have on the subject If he isn’t, find one who is. If you have a very choice and rare antique or collectible to sell, research the value for the locale in which you intend to advertise. In larger populated cities, a rare antique will sell closer to the full dollar amount than it will in a small town. Say it’s very choice and rare and suggest the quality to be that which would interest the advanced collector. It’s best not to advertise your name and address. Give only your telephone number in the ad, making sure you include your area-code for out-of-town callers. To state your name and address is oftimes an open invitation to robbery. When someone does phone concerning your ad, you must then tell him your address. When he comes to your home to view the item, do not lead him through your home. This very person may be there only to “case” the house for a potential burglary later on. These are very bad times economically and many a "coo-man" will go to extreme lengths to look over and mentally appraise your valuables. Do have the antique or collectible in question located near the door he will first enter. We are all proud of our treasures, but this is not the time to "show and tell". If you do not know the potential buyer, insist on cash, not a check. If he wants the item bad enough, he will comply with your wishes without question. If it is difficult for him to leave and get cash from a bank, tell him you will hold the item for him until a specific time on another day. Good luck and happy "saleing". GILMORE JEWELERS , Pays the Highest Prices far... GOLD and SILVER Turn yew M jewelry iete Now get 918% financing or$3OOcash on America’s best selling compact... Three Thornapple Kellogg students competed this past year in a statewide scenario writing contest. This competition, associated with the Michigan Future Problem Solving program, pits students from all over the state in the writing of a 1000-word essay on “what the world will be like 25 years from now if...” These students spent a great deal of time outside of class researching, writing and rewriting their scenarios. Chris Wheeler, a junior, placed 14th in the state with her discussion of U.F.O.’s, their occurence and the reporting of U.F.O. sightings. Jim Verlinde, a senior, placed Uth with his view of what the future with robots will be like. Phil Teater, also a senior and also writing about robotics, placed fifth in the state. Having chosen Phil’s scenario as one of the best in the state, it has been sent to Cedar Rapids, Iowa where it will be judged at the national level. The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will cancel its open forum session, scheduled on Tuesday, May 17, and encourages local participation of Heritage Day, part of the Hastings Michigan Week activities for that day. Luncheon — a Michigan Meal — for Heritage Day will be held at noon at the Community Building. Cost is $3 per person. CASH! Ph. 945-9572 103HmHno#t I 451-3144°" 3 T-K students compete in writing contest Chamber cancels open forum session You may qualify for a 1% interest loan. If your annual income is between *15,000 and *20,000 your monthly pay­ ment (for principal and interest) could be less than *200. Coll now for ycur opportunity to in­ spect a new home and see if you qualify. • Real Estate end everyone present telling about their favorite thing. Mr. and Mrs. Glen don Curtis, their son, Doug, and Mr. and Mrs. Galen Kilmer and their children took Mrs. Lucy Classic to Howell on Mother’s Day to visit at the home of her daughter, Norma Jean (Mrs. Duane) Clum. Also present at the Clum home to honor Mrs. Classic on Mother’s Day were Greg and Jean Clum and Mrs. Classic’s great-granddaughter, Jessica Clum. Lake Odessa News: Wendell’s Wit; • Construction United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa on Tuesday evening. Representatives attended from all Woodlanu area churches. Around 45 mothersand daughters attended the banquet at Woodland United Methodist Church on Saturday evening, May 7. The program consisted of group singing of hymns X Limited warranties on new American-built cars cover the engine / power train and outer body rust-through for 5 years or 50.000 miles, whichever comes first A deductible may be required See dealer for details r Based on Wards Automotive Repo-ts classification of domestic compact cars Model year sates to date “Way Io go, Ch RENNER MOTORS Chrysler - Plymouth - Dodge 1310 N. Michigan. Hastings Larry Reohm « Bill Belwn. salesmen GIVE US A THY BEFORE YOU BUY! Oiit-ef-towncoltect Mils gladly accepted. ”■1 Sb a Plymouth ------- �The Hasting* Banner, Thursday, May 12, 1983— Page 6 Rotary honors top seniors Ten graduating senior* from Hastings High School and their parents were special guests of the Rotary Club on Monday noon for the annua] Rotary Honors Convocation. Speaking on behalf of his fellow club members, Charles Jolmston told students and parents that ‘‘this is the most important meeting of the year for the Rotary". “Youth activities is very important to the Hastings Rotary," he added. "A large part of our money goes to that. We feel it is our contribution to the future” High school principal Robert VanderVeen then introduced the seniors and their parents individually, giving an outline of the student's academic and extra-curricular activities. He noted that the honorees were nominated and selected by the high school staff for "not only their academic achievements, but also for service to school and community”. Honorees were: Kim Baxter, John Lenz, Lisa Paavo, Dawn White, Sandy Spindler, Cynthia Hubert, Teresa Maurer, Lori Teunessen, Cris Hough, and Kevin Baum. Along with recognition for their achievements, the students also received a gift from the local Rotarians. These students from the Hastings senior class and their parents were special guest* at the Rotary Club's Monday noon luncheon. They are: frent row, from left, Kim Baxter, John Lenz, Lisa Paavo, Dawn White, Sandy Spindler, and Cynthis Hubert. Second row, from left, are: Teresa Maurer, Lori Teunessen, Cris Hough, and Kevin Baum. Third row, from left, are: Peggy Baxter, Mrs. Thomas Maurer, Sharon Teunessen, Lin Hough, Judy Lenz, Miriam White, Ellarie Spindler, James. R. Spindler, and Anne Huberl. Fourth row, from left, are: Bill Baxter, Chuck Teunnessen, Rodger Hough, Earlene Baum, Foss White, Al Palmer, and Joe Hubert. Following those presentations, Tom Mullin, a minister-at-large. author, and humorist from Indiana, gave the main talk. Using humorist anecdotes to illustrate his points, Rev. Mullin said that being a child, a parent, or teacher is “not an easy job”. “We are continually on a journey together," he noted. “And on that journey are high and low moments. He added that the pain and problems that arise are necessary to the process of a child becoming his or her own person. "We can't use a cookie cutter to raise our children,” Mullin said. "They have to take risks, take chances, and assert their independence as they grow up. “The job of parents, church, and schools is to provide them with the standards, to continually say ‘this is right’,’’ he said. Students want more career-oriented classes (This is part of a continuing weekly senes of articles about a variety of concerns and recommendations on issues facing public education that were aired by a group of Hastings and DeMon-Keliogg high school students during a recent state-sponsored Student Leadership Fomm). Concerned about their future careers, students at Hastings and Delton-Kellogg high schools have suggested that the number of counselors should be expanded and the curriculum should be reviewed annually to insure that worth while classes are offered. The following comments incorporate the students basic concerns and suggestions for improvements in the area of career coun­ seling: Concern — Students do not receive enough (some don’t receive any) career counseling. . Recommendation — There should be one good coinselor for each grade level in our high schools. Announcing SATURDAY BANKING in Hastings “Those growing up (on the other hand) will test those values. ‘‘Without that testing though,” Mullin pointed out. "they don’t grow up." Addressing the young people in the audience, he said “part of growing up is also overcoming adversity". “There are many obstacles ahead,” he added. “There'll be a testing of your moral courage, your values. None of knows what lies ahead, but the people (adults) here believe you’ll handle that adversity." He concluded, stating that “good things and bad things will come along, but the difference in life is how we handle it, bow we use the information given us, and how we use the brains given us". “The important thing,” he said, "is to use those gifts given you to the fullest of your ability." Concern — Our schools do not have enough college representatives coming into the schools to explain the career programs their schools offer. Recommendation — Invite more college representatives into our schools to explain their career programs. Make college hand­ books more accessible to the students. Concern — Because of costs, schools do not offer career interest type of tests. Recommendation — If needed let the students pay for career interest tests. Concern — Some schools offer ridiculous classes, such as basket weaving, that do little to prepare students for their future careers. Recommendation — School officials must review the school curriculum on a yearly basis to determine if the classes they have are worth the while. Concern — We need a library — it really comes in handy. (This comment pertains to the Hasting* District which has “locked" its library as a result of budget cuts. Recommendation — All schools should have a library that students have easy access to. Another concern expressed by students was that some schools are forced to drop certain classes because of low student enrollment. Some students need the classes that are dropped in order to reach their career goals, they said. However, the students at the form had no recom­ mendations for this concern. (Next week’s topic will be students’ con­ cerns and recommendations about the cirrictdum). Art show is on May 13th The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor an Art Show and Sale on Friday, May 13, at the Hastings Country Club. The event begins at fl p.m. with viewing of the art work and a complimentary cham­ pagne punch and hors d’oeuvres. The sale will take place at 9 p.m. The art work will be presen ted by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Borner, managers in the western Michigan area of the Art Connection Ltd., located in Sylvan Lake. The show and sale will feature original oil paintings from around the world. The frames are hand-crafted wood frames — you select The oils will include a cross section of styles and techniques. They include landscapes, seascapes, portraits, florals, modem ab­ stracts and animals. Like the oils, the artists represent a cross section of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. You will see works of North American, European, and Asian artists among others. AU paintings are certified originals. With the purchase of an oil, you will receive*a value assurance certificate in­ dicating the current market value of the oil. Tickets may be purchased at the Chamber office, from board directors, at the Reminder-Banner newspaper office, and at the door for 85 per couple. EDC group to meet on May 25th The City- County Economic Development Commission will meet on Wetkiesdly, May 25 at 7 p.m. in the city council chambers to plan the Industry Contact and Response Program. Our drive-in service is open from 8:30 to noon each and every Saturday. Now you’re able to make deposits and withdrawals, make loan payments and cash checks on Saturday. In essence, you’re able to do most of your banking on Saturday, from the comfort of your car. : Open House : • • J J J You're invited to tour our new building and see the latest archery equipment and production • techniques. • • • • >| O Refreshments---- Lffi9---------- , Offices in Hastings and Middleville Member FDIC Serving pourfinancial needs since 1886! : SATURDAY, MAY 14 ! 0 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. 0 • ■—---------------------------------- • : rat. Pro Line Company • • • 1843 GUN LAKE RD., HASTINGS PHONE... 948-8026 • • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• �The Hastings Banner. Thursday, May 12, i983 — Page7 About Hastings... TICKETS FM THE HASTINGS ALUMNI BANQUET may be purchased at the Hasting* City Bank, the National Bank of Hastings, Jacobs Pharmacy or WBCH. The Banquet is Saturday, June 11 at 7 p.m. at the Hastings High School. Tickets are $6.50 each. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED to view the Hastings High School “Student Art Exhibit” on May 19 and 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the art room, D107. • DB. JOHN L LOCKWOOD has been elected vice-president of the American Phytopathologies! Society, a 4000-member professional society of researchers, teachers, and extension personnel concerned with diseases of plants. He is the son of Mrs. G. L. Lockwood and the late Dr. George L. Lockwood, 728 S. Benton St, Hastings. Lockwood is serving the Society as vice-president in 1983, and will be president-elect in 1984 and president in 1985. Dr. Lockwood is Professor of plant pathology in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Michigan State University. WILLIAM BANNY of 620 E. Green St, Hastings, has been accepted to Olivet College for the fall semester of 1983. William is a senior at Hastings High School. . Olivet College is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in southcentral Michigan. • IMS NASTIMS HUMHT* are among the list of Hope College seniors who received bachelors degrees during commencement exercises on Sunday, May 8. They were: Merlin B ?hl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merlin L. Buhl, 190 Welcome Rd., receiving a BA in psychology; Daniel Den Hartog, son of Dr. and Mrs. John Hartog, 907 N. Glenwood, receiving a BS in physics; and Kathleen Olson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Olson, 1666 S. Broadway, receiving a BA in English. Den Hartog was also a winner of the Sigma Xi Research Award, presented to him at the Honora Convocation on April 28. A Country Journal: Dave Merck, ag agent By Steve Horton The list of job responsibilities for Dave Merck, agriculture agent at the Barry County Extension Agency, is diverse. Overall though it involves (as the name implies) extending the knowledge and resources of Michigan State University to the local community and in particular the commercial farmers. For Merck that can involve anything from analyzing soil and making accompanying recommendations to providing information on crop seeds to putting on a special farm seminar to writing a newsletter to setting up a research plot to aiding in tree management to advising on planting a garden. The ag agent, who hails from Iowa originally and has a masters degree at Michigan State in crops and soils, is one of four professionals employed by MSU to man the county extension office. The others are: Jan Hartough. home economist and ex­ tension director. Jack Gergen, the other agriculture agent, and Kathy Walters, the 4H youth director. The university’s role in the cooperative extension service is to fund those specialists while the county pays for the secretarial help, the office, and office expenses. ‘‘That's where the ‘cooperative* in the name comes in,” Merck notes. Vested interest aside, Merck feels the agency has an important role. ‘‘What im­ presses me with extension is that it's one of the few agencies in government that really is seeking to help people help themselves/' he explained. "We're helping people with problems. “There’s a two-fold benefit to that," he added. "There is a benefit to the economy. We help the agriculture and forest industries for example. There’s also the benefit to human resources. Helping a person with a lawn problem is not an economic benefit, but it has a human one.” Hie cooperative extension agency is broken into four program areas: family living, 4-H youth (both of which are geared toward the general populace), agriculture ana marketing (with Gergen and he splitting duties), and natural resources and public policies (which are divided among the four specialists). Merck’s specific areas of expertise in­ clude: crops and soils; homeowner concerns with such things as lawns, gardens, insects, pesticides, and so on; agriculture engineering; grain marketing; some energy conservation; part of the farm management area; lake and pond management; swine; and soil conservation. Taking that expertise and getting it to the appropriate people, people either with certain questions or needs or with in­ volvement in a particular ai*ea, is done through a number channels, Merck said. ‘‘We have formal education programs we put on," he elaborated. “There’s a number of them we do hold, workshops and seminars, usually in the winter. There’s education through the media — newspaper articles, a radio program Jack and I share, and newsletters that are sent out. A crops’ newsletter is one that I do with a circulation of about 350 farmers. “There’s (also) various (MSU-produced) bulletins that we give out at meetings, through the mail, or to people who come into the office There’s the individual contact with people /vho come in or who call with a question. We make farm visits also. In addition, Merck noted, the agency has recently put on two meetings concerning state planning, a session on investments, a lawn and garden show, and workshops on energy alternatives and lake and pond management. Upcoming is a tour of homes with alternative energy systems and the work at the Barry County Fair. Merck said the trend in the recent past for his job area has been to help everyone, but that t here's an effort now to be more oriented County students being honored at Lansing college by Philip J. Gannon, president of Lansing Community College, at the annual President’s Honors Reception. A total of 1,276 students who maintained a 3.75 grade point average will be recognized for their academic excellence. Local students to be honored include: Carol A. Rase of Hastings and Jacqueline M. Peek of Nashville. William C. Hollister, chairman of the LCC Happier and more fulfilling marriage are Board of Trustees, will be guest speaker at the focal themes of the “Fun in Marriage the honors convocation that will be held at 7 Workshop”. - ^p.m. in LCC’s Dart Auditorium. His speech is Charlie and Martha Shedd, writers of over "’"'entitled: "Only a Few of the BesL" 20 books, share their experiences of 41 years of marriage with fow couples who join with them in this five-part film series. On Sunday, May 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall of the Presbyterian Chirch of Hastings, the fifth film will be shown, entitled “Straight An­ swers to Delicate Questions”. This film gives forthright consideration of the most frequently asked questions. The public is invited to take this op­ portunity to view these films. A nursery is provided. Two Lansing Community College students from Barry County will be honored May 25 Merlin Buhl Daniel Den Hartog Kathleen Olson Marriage film being shown Sunday at local church Dave Merck, an agriculture agent at the Barry County Extension Service, ho* a diverse list of job responsibilities. There main theme though is to extend the knowledge and resources available at Michigan State University Io those in the local community desiring that information and help. toward aiding the commercial farmer. “We still will try to help everyone with a question or concern," he said. "I’m not implying we won’t help others, but recently there’s been a renewed emphasis in com­ mercial agriculture. We're attempting to return to that, to be a leader. "We (the extension service) are in the information and. education business," he added. “The knowledge concerning agriculture is changing rapidly. We want to keep on top of new developments and new technologies, to be on the cutting edge of changes." He pointed out that the extension service at MSU was attempting to do this by stationing people with a particular expertise in areas where that specialization is most needed. Merck feels the agency “generally has had excellent support from the public". “You always have those who don’t feel it does any good, but in the past, when there’s been a question on the future of the agency, the response has been gratifying," he said. Sees need for cautious approach On the future of commericial farming, Merck sees the need for a “cautious" ap­ proach. “We’ve gone through tremendous changes in the 70s," he pointed out. "A lot of farmers used the rising land values to expand their operation*. (With the recession) they’ve ran into trouble with debt. The high interest rates have made it difficult for them to make payments and land values have actually gone down. “The rules have flipped flopped," he said. “Farmers now should be cautious on ex­ pansion and on incurring debt. They should also keep good book* so they know where their business is. But although the rule* have changed, I don’t think we should change them too much. There still should be ex­ pansion. The key word is cautious, don't overextend.” Specifically, Merck sees some difficult times ahead for the daily industry with overproduction and price supports, but a “brighter road" for swine and beef. “For cash crop farmers PIK has brightened the outlook, but the key is whether we are able to keep production al lower levels," be said. “A” as in “Ace” NOTICE Residents of Provincial House recently released 113 balloons as part of ihe Notional Nursing Homo Week. Each balloon had a message in it instructing any­ one who found the ballooon to send them a letter. Shown here are Provincial House residents (from loft) Mario Houghtaling, Groce Moyers and Gertie Cramer. The little girl is Jessica Wymer and the clown is Laurie Gibson. Over 70,000 balloons wore released nationwide. (Sanner photo) The Barry County Tax Allocation Board will meet May 16, 1983, 1:30 p.m., for a preliminary. They will also meet May 24, 1983 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. for final hearing and public hearing. The final order to be set immediately following the May 24th meeting. NORVAL E. THALER, Clerk Complete banking services...that's our strong suit! We deal only the best HEALTH INSURANCE Your Home FOR INDIVIDUALS YOUNG OR OLD May Simply Bo Loaded With CashAvailable To You Now WE OFFER A VARIETY OF PLANS THROUGH A MICHIGAN-BASED CO. American Community Mutual Insurance Company Home Office — Livonia, Michigan Founded 1936 Where is it hidden? In your equity! Equity you’ve been unable to use until now — See us for your Home Equity Loan and on terms to suit you. [1st Mortgages Also Available] Call or Visit B Since IMS AMERICAN FLETCHER and most complete financing plans, customized to your individual needs. We've a wide range of savings plans, including high-yield certificates, and checking accounts. Everyone gets a good hand here, when dealing with our experienced and knowledgeable banking experts. Make Our Strong Suit, Your Strong Suit! Phone Of Write Ron Miller 1616 S. Hanover Hastings FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC PHONE: TOM WATSON 945-3879 MANAGER ...and “A” as in top of the line services for our banking customers! Sational JIBank of (Hastings Wes’ State at Broadway Member FDIC All deposits Insured up to’100,000°° «2 south jefferson s’«€Et Hastings Michigan ascss i6’si94S34?a HOME EQUITY LOANS TO $25,000 OR MORE __ �The Hastings Bonner, Thursday, Moy 12, 1983 — Page 8 MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE DAY, SAWDEY, FLAGGERT A PORTER, ATTYS. Old Kan! Center 200 Monroe Avenue. Suite 300 Grand Rapid*. Michigan 49503 Detault having occurred In the condition* of a certain mortgage made by WILLIAM J. RUDD and JANE RUDD, hutband and wile, of 5625 Upton Road, Hasting*, Michigan 49058, as mortgagors, to OLD KENT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, a Michigan banking corporation. of One Vandenberg Center. Grand Rapid*. Michigan 49503, a* mort­ gagee. dated March 3. 1980. re­ corded in the Office of Barry County Register of Deeds on March 11. I960. In Liber 244 of Mortgages, at Pages 891, 892. 893 and 894; on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid to date of this Notice. Twcr.ty-five Thousand One Hundred Thirty-five and 86/100th* - ($25,135,86) - Dol­ lars. including interest computed to dote hereof: and no suit or proceeding in luw or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, and the power ol sale in said mortgage con­ tained having become operative by reason of such default: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sole ot the mortgaged premise* on Tues­ day. June 7, 1983, at 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon at the East Door ol the County Court­ house in the City of Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court for the County of Barry, to the highest bidder ot public auction for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon such mortgage, together with ■nterpst. legal costs and charge* and expenses, including the attorney fee allow­ ed by low, and all taxes and insurance premium* paid by the mortgagee before sale, the land and premises described in said mortgage mentioned and situated in the Township of Rut­ land. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described a* follows, to-wit: Beginning at the South % post of Section 5, Town 3 North, Rango 9 West, thence N 02* 41' W along the North and South % line of said Section, 1312.35 feet, thence N 88a 40' E 225.00 feet; thence S 02* 41* E 1312.35 feet to the South Section line, thence S 88’ 40' W along said South line 225.00 feet to the place of beginning. Township of Rutland. Barry County. Mich­ igan. Notice is hereby given that the redemption period, pursuant to low, is six (6) months from the time of such sale during which time the property may be redeemed. DATED May 2. 1983 DAY. SAWDEY, FLAGGERT A PORTER. Attorneys for Old Kent Bank and Trust Co. By John A. Porter Business Address: Old Kent Center 200 Monroe Avenue, Suite 300 Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Telephone: (616)774-8121 6-2 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage mode the 21st day of November. 1978, by Daniel B. Steinke and Rebecca A. Steinke, husband and wife: a* mortgagors, to the United States of America, as mortgagee, and recorded on November 21. 1978. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in liber 239 of mortgage* on page* 320-323: on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due ana unpaid ot the date of this Notice twenty-*ix thousand. • seven hundred, forty-one and 94/100 Dollars ($26,741.94) principal and two thousand, five hundred. ninety-seven and 68/100 Dollars ($2,597.68) interest: no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by sold mortgage, ond the power of sale contained in said mortg >ge having become operative by reason of such default: NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on June 2, 1983, at 10 o'clock in the fore­ noon at the east door of the Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Cour* for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale ond sold to the highest bidder, ai public sale, for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amounts due ond unpaid upon said mortgage, together with the legal cost* and charges of sale provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands and premises in sold mortgage men­ tioned and described. os .follows, to-wit: That property located In Barry County, in the State of Michigan. Lots Five (5) ond Six (6) of Block Eight (8). and a two (2) rod strip on the East side thereof. Village of Wood­ land. according to the recorded Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber I of Plats on page 21. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period will be one month from time of such sale. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid at the forecloture sale plus 8'6% interest and any unpaid encumbrances on the property from date of sale, dated April 21. 1983. , For additional information, please contact: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through Farmers Home \dminlsfration. Room 209, 1405 South Harrison Road. East Lansing, Michigan 48823, Mortgagee. 5-12 NOTKE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage, made the 23rd day of June, 1976. executed by DOMINGO SALAZAR ond NANCY LEE SALAZAR, husband ond wife, os Mortgagors, to HAST­ INGS SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOC­ IATION, a Michigan corporation, doing business at Hastings, Michigan, as Mortgagee, and recorded In the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, on June 28, 1976. in Libor 226 of mortgages, on page 933, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice Seventeen Thousand Forty-one and 74/100 ($17,041.74) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proceeding at low or In equity having boon instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mort­ gage. and the power of sole In said mortgage contained having become operative by reascn of default. Notice I* hereby given that on May 20, 1983, at 2.00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Courthouse in the City of Hasting*, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satisfying theamounts due and unpaid upon •aid mortgage, together with interest thereon at ten (10%) percent per annum, and os otherwise specified in said mort­ gage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, includ­ ing the attorney fees os provided by law ond in said mortgage, the lands and premises in sold mortgage mentioned and des­ cribed os follows, to-wit: The West four rods ot the East eight rods of the South seven and one-half rods of lot 1, Block 2 of the Village of Woodland, according to the recorded plot thereof, as recorded In liber 1 of plats on page 21, Barry County, Michigan. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27AJJ240 C.L. (1948) Section 600.3240 Is six (6) months. Doted: April 19,1983 Richard H. Shaw (P20304) Attorney for Hastings Savings A loan 215 South Church Street Hostings, Michigan 49058 5-19 Premises located of: 4555 Base­ line Road. Bellevue. Michigan. The real estate mortgage given by Paul A. Moreno and Patricia A. Moreno, husband and wife, to Comerica Bonk Battle Creek, successor in inter­ est to and formerly known as SNB Bank and Trust, under dale of May 13, 1982, us recorded May 20. 1982. in Liber 251. on Page 33, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry ' County. Michigan, is in default. The amount claimed to be due thereon is $36,067.66 together with interest at the rate of 17.0% per annum from May 6. 1983. NOW. THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage ond the statutes in such case mode ond provided, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the premises describ­ ed heroin at public auction at the front entry to the Horry County Building, 220 Court Street, Hastings, Michigan, on the 21st day of Juno 1983. ot 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due on said Mortgage together with the legal costs and charges of sole including the statutory attorney fee. The premises to be separately sold at said sale ore situated in the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry. State of Mich­ igan. and fully described as follows, to-wit: PARCEL #1: Beginning at a point on the South lino of Section 36, TIN, R8W, distant N 89* 50" W. 384.23 feel from the Southeast 1/8 comer on the South line of said section 36. and running thence N 89* 05' 50" W, along said south line 534.65 feet to the West line of the East fifty-six acres of the West % of the Southeast % of said Section 36; thence N 00* 24' 10*' E, along sold West line 446.91 feet to the Southerly line of Consumers Power Company foe strip: thence S 72* 48* 30" E, along said Southerly line, 727.92 feet; thence S 34* 19* 10" W, 290.80 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all land between the above described parcel and Wouboscon Creek that Is not In­ cluded tn lands described in Liber 201 of Deeds on page 176, as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan. PARCEL 42: Beginning at a point on the East line of me West % of the Southeast % of Section 36. TIN. R8W. Johnstown Town­ ship. distant S 00* 24' 10" W. 19.65 feet from the center of the Southeast % of raid Section 36. and running thence S Q0* 24’ 10". along said East line 807.71 > feet to the Northerly line of Consumers Power Company foe strip: thence N 72* 48: 30" W. along said Northerly lino 959.75 City of Hastings YARD CLEAN-UP WEEK Th* City of Hatting* will be picking up yard debrl* on TUESDAY * THURSDAY, during th. week of SAY 2* • 2C, 1*3. Material >hould be ot th* curb by 7:00 o.m. MLY yard trimming* ond banh will be accepted. NO metal* or garbage. D0NMAJ.KMKV,CttyCMt BUDGET HEARING ON GENERAL REVENUE SHARING The City of Halting* will hold a public hearing ot 7:45 PJU on ■**4*1, ■•Y 23, 1383 in City Council Chamber*, City Holl. 102 S. Broadway, Ha*tlng*. Michigan for the purpose of hearing written or oral comment from the public concerning the proposed annual budget for the fiscal year 1984 and the use of revenue shoring funds os contained in that proposed budget, summarized below. General Revenue Sharing (GRS) I* a program of general fiscal support from the federal government to local governments with only limited require­ ment* about how the money should be spent. Decision* on the use of local fund* are mode ot the local level, by the government ond the people clo*e*t to local problem*. The revenue sharing regulation require a hearing on the proposed use of those funds In relation to the overall budget before the budget Is adopted each year. All interested citizens, group*, senior citizen* and organizations repre­ senting the interest of senior citizens ore encouraged to attend ond to sub­ feet to the West line of the East fifty-six, acres of the West % of the Southeast % of said Section 36: thence N 00* 24' 10" E, along said West lino, 515.36 feet; thence N 86* 55* 57" E, 379.(9 feet; thence S 88* 45' 50" E. 539.91 feet to the place of begin­ ning. Subject to an easement over the East 33 feet for public highway purposes. The above-described Parcel fl shall first be separately sold pursuan* to MSA 27A.3224. Parcel F2 shall only be sold im­ mediately following sale of Parcel #1 if such sale is neces­ sary to satisfy the amount due on the mortgage ot the date of •do. The period of time allowed (or redemption of each parcel sold is one (1) year from the date of said sale. Dated: May 9.1983 COMERICA BANK-BATTLE CREEK Successor In interest to SNB Bank and Trust By: VERN J. STEFFEL. JR. Its: Attorney 265 Capitol Avenue Northeast Batlie Creek. Michigan 49017 Phono: (616)962-3545 NOTICE OF PUOUC HEARING County of Barry on Proposed Variance Permits Notice i* hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeal* will conduct a public hearing on May 17. 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Commission­ er's Room. 117 5. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. Cose No. V-10-83 Maurice & Lauro Mayhew, (applicant) 7:30 p.m. At this hearing, the following described property which gener­ ally lie* at Whitneyville Rood. Middleville, will be considered a* the site for requesting o var­ iance to place a 14 ft. wide mobile home permanently. COM ON CEN LI WHITNEYVILLE RD 1830 FT NELY FROM SII 5EC. 11, TH E TO N < S % LI TH N TO PT 396 FT. S OF CEN OF SEC. TH W TO CEN OF HWY TH SWLY TO KG EX COM SW COR THIS DESC TH NELY 280 FT TH E 200 FT TH SWLY 280 FT TH W 200 FT TO KG. THORNAPPLE TWP. Case No. V-9-83 Roscoe Fighter (TABLED) 7:45 p.m. To be picked up from the tabled regarding Lots A, 8 C C on Trolls End Rood, Orangeville Township requesting a variance on lot width. All of the above described property being located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon a var­ iance request either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the • above mentioned time and place. The variance applications are available lor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 117 S. Broadway. Hos­ tings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 o.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Please call Winifred Keller. Planning Dir­ ector al 948-8081 for further information. NORVAL E. THALER. Clerk Barry County 5-12 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 18.775 Estate of MYRNA M. KRUSE. Deceased. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate moy be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On May 25. 1983 at 1-.30 p.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Patrick Kohler Otlo requesting that Patrick Kohler Otto be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Myrna M. Kruse, deceased, who lived ot 350 Cherry Street. Village of Free­ port. Michigan ond who died May 3. 1983; and requesting also that the will of th* Deceas­ ed dated August 5. 1980. and codicils dated March 20. 1981, be admitted to probate; and re­ questing also that the heirs ot law of said deceased be deter­ mined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mall, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before July 27. 1963. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Moy 9. 1983 PATRICK KOHLER 2>TTO, Person­ al Repiesentalive. by: Richard J. Hudson, Address of Personal Representative. 340 Hollister. S.E., Grand Rapids, Ml 49506 Richard J. Hudson (Pl 5220) Siegel. Hudson, Gee, Shaw < Fisher, 215 South Church Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 945-3495. 5-12 Delton Kellogg School NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION TO: REGISTERED ELECTORS OF DELTONKELLOGG SCHOOLS, COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the 1983 annual school •lection for the school district will bo hold from 7M a.*, to 1:00 pM on MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1M3 for the purpose of voting upon the following: 1. Board of Education - Expired Terms. Two (2) members of the Board of Education of the school district will be elected for four (4) year terms ex­ piring Jun*T30, 1987. The following persons have qualified as candidates for election: DmuW E. Aakansan, Edward Daniab, Sylvia W. Forster, Jasm T. Haary aad PHNipB. Stott NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the voting place for the election will be as follows: Upper Eteaantary School GyaaasMa 327 North Grave Stroot Dalton, Ml. 49046 This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Dated: April 11,1983 JULIET D0UND0 Secretary of the Beard ef Uaeatfea CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES mit comments. The City Council of the City of Hastings will hold a public hearing at 7:45 P.M. on MONDAY, MAY 23,1883 SUMM AR OF PROPOSED 1984 BUDGET City of Hastings Revenues SOURCE AMOUNT Property Taxes........................................................ $944,522.44 User Fees......................................................................... 12,490.00 Miscellaneous.................................................................. 2,050.00 Transfer from Other Funds..................................... 64,100.00 Licenses and Permits....................................................1,600.00 Rents and Royalties...................................................... 8,300.00 Income from Other Governments.................... 675,500.00 Fines and Forfeitures................................................. 19,400.00 Interest on Investments.......................................... 31,650.00 Federal Revenue Sharing.............................. 101,584.00 Total $1,861,196.44 Expenditures OTHER FUNDS GRS Funds ACTIVITY $372,760.00 Police............................... 171,314.00 Fire.................................... 553,295.00 Streets............................. 28,565.00 Library............................. . .$30,000.00 79,510.00 Parks ............................... 27,650.00 Automobile Parking.. Legal Services.............. .. 20,000.00 .. 1,500.00 Street Lighting............ Ambulance................... .. 35,300.00 8,584.00 Airport............................. . 527,518.44 General Administration 5,200.00 TOTAL $372,760.00 171,314.00 553,295.00 58,565.00 79,510.00 27,650.00 20,000.00 1,500.00 35,300.00 8,584.00 532,718.44 $1,861,196.44 $1,760,612.44 $100,584.00 Totals A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget ond additional background materials ore available for public inspection from 8:00 o.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays at the office of the City Clerk. City Hall, Hastings. Michigan. SHARON VICKERY, Hastinp City Clerk in the city council chambers City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, to receive testimony and discuss a proposed additional 1983 city operating millage rate. The City has not increased its operating tax rate of 15.68 mills ($15.68 per $1,000 SEV) for the past 3 years. Because of a new state law (Act 5 of 1982), the city's base tax rate is reduced to 15.3771 mills for 1983. However, the city has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its author­ COMMON COUNCIL MAY », 1M3 Common Council met in regular sassion in th* City Council Cham­ bers. City Hall, Hastings, Michi­ gan on Monday. May 9, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Howe presiding. 1. Present at roll coll ware Council Members: Bennett, Cook. Cusack. Fuhr. Gray, Spockman A Vaughan. 2. Moved by Vaughan, supportea by Cook that Councilman Jas­ pers* be excused from lhe meet­ ing. Yeos: All .Absent: One. Carried. 3. Moved by Cusack, supported by Spackman ihot the minutes of the April 11.1983 meeting be approved as read and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 4. Invoices read: Frantz Buick Chevrolet, Inc.......... $26,613.00 Dewey's Sale* * Service Auto Body................................ 1,049.00 Moved by Fuhr, supported by Bennett that the above invoices be allowed as read. Yeas: Vaughan, Spock man, Gray, Fuhr, Cusack. Cook and Bennetl. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. 5. Moved by Cook, supported by Cusock that the letter from Reid * Associate* Architect* P.C. to consider a zoning change from RR to Planned Unit Development be referred to the City Planning Commission. Yeos: All Absent: One. Carried. 6. Mayor Howe announced that May 24. and 26. 1983 will bo our Annual Spring Cleanup for leave* and branches. No junk or refrigerators. An ad to be placed In the paper to announce cleanup. 7. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Gray to accept bid from Good­ year Bro*. Implemenl for o M5 Dixie Cutler for $1,167.00. The other bld was from Keizer Equip­ ment Co. of Grand Rapids, for $1,196.00. Yeas: Bennett, Cook. Cusock, Vaughan. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. 8. Moved by Cusock. supported by Fuhr mat the resolution directing the City Assessor to provided In Soc. 13.133. Roll* subject to this resolution ore No. 333.334,336 ond 337. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackman, Gray, Fuhr, Cusock, Cook ond Bonnett. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. 9. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray Io oHow Daryl (Butch) Corr to attend the 58th Annual Conference al Boyne Falls, Michigan Juno 19-22, 1983. for Michigan Wafer PoliuHon Control Association Conference, with necessary expenses. Yoos: Bonnett, Cook, Cusack. Fuhr, Gray, Spackman ond Vau­ ghan. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. 10. Moved by Spackman, sup­ ported by Vaughan that the April 1983 budget report* bo received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. 11. Moved by Spackman, sup­ ported by Cook to receive the proposed budget* for Fiscal ▼oar 1984 ana tot the Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. on Monday, May 23.1983. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. 12. Moved by Spock man, sup. ported by Vaughan that the resolution directing the publica­ tion of o no*ke setting forth a proposed millage rote increase be adopted. Yoos: Voughon, Spockman, Gray, Fuhr, Cusack, Cook ond Bennett. Absent: Jasporse. Carried. 13. Councilman Spockman re­ ported that she ond Mayor Howe mat with the school on negotiating the collection of ’A of the school taxes In the sum­ mer of 1983. They mot with Nelson A Her, Lew lang and Robert Miller ond come up with $2.00 per parcel as an agree­ able figure. There ore approximately 3,000 parcels. Mr. Allan, Lang ond Miller were to present the figure to the school board for approval, with provisions for review after first year. 14. Moved by Spackman, sup­ ported by Bennett to approve the Tri County Regional Training (Branch, Calhoun ond Barry) put on by Kellogg Community College for training uniformed officer*. The fund* will come from the State ond a special account will be *et up to be used for training only. Yo©«: Bonnett. Cook. Cusock, Fuhr. Gray. Spockman and Vaughan. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. 15. Moved by Gray, supported by Cusack that the Mons SiowFitch Softball Association bo allowed to use the Fish Hatchery field Wednesdays. Thursdays and Fridays, May 11 through September 23, 1983 by request of Jock Reynolds, SocretaryTreosurer under the direction of the Director of Public Services with signed contract* with the association. Yoos: Vaughan, Spockman. Gray. Fuhr. Cusock. Cook ond Bennett. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. 16. Moved by Gray, supported by Spockman that the minute* of the Moy 7, 1983 Planning Commission be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. 17. Moved by Cook, supported by Voughon that Williams and Work* be retained to du o study on way* to encourage develop­ ment in the City of Hosting*. Yeas: Bennett. Cook. Cusack. Fuhr. Gray, Spackman and Vaughan. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. 18. Moved by Gray, supported by Cusack thnt a resolution to extend the time for filing a delayed payment for winter taxes in certain cases from Feb­ ruary 15, to March 1. be adopted. Yeos: Vaughan. Spackman, Gray. Fuhr, Cusock. Cook and Bennett. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. 19. Moved by Gray, supported by Bennett that a resolution to allow a resident tax payer to file a protest by mail without appearance by the taxpayer be approved. Yeas: Bennett, Cook, Cusack. Fuhr, Gray. Spackman and Vaughan. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. 20. Public Hearing on 8" Sanitary Sewer on W. Blair St. from Church to 198 ft. W. of Church St. Citizens in attendance were Mr. A Mr*. Coykendall and Mr. Fred Tebo who both were against the assessment as they would get no use from it as both owned cor*-i«> lots and used sewers from other street*. They MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE The real estate mortgage given by NORMAN and ANNA SINCLAIR, husband ond wife, to THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICH­ IGAN. Delton. Michigan, under dote of February 17, 1979. and recorded February 28. 1979, in liber 240, Page 287. in the Office ol the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, is in default. The amount claimed to be due thereon ot the date of this notice, for principal, inter­ est. and late charges, is the sum of TWENTY-FOUR THOUS­ AND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY­ EIGHT AND 19/100 ($24,378.19) DOLLARS and no proceedings have been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said mortgage or any pprt thereof. NOW. THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statutes in such case mode ond provided, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the premise* describ­ ed therein ot public auction to the highest bidder, at the North entrance to the Barry County Court Building. 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place ol holding the Circuit Court for said county, on June 1. 1983, at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon, for the purpose . of satisfying the amounts due on said mortgage plus interest at 11%% per annum, together with the legal costs, statutory ollorn«y'> &•> ond al>o any. ond In.uroncojhof *qjd mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sole. also expressed their concern as Mr. Hawthorne hod done nothing in the year* he hod owned it to fix it up. They indicated it hod been condemned by the Health Dept. Had water turned off for non payment in 1979 ond hod been up for tax sole. Mr. Hawthorne had done nothing to indicate that he wot going to fix if up and they resented paying the assessment. Moved by Cusock. supported by Cook that the assessment roll for $2,178.00 on an 8" Sanitary Sewer on W. Blair St. be con­ firmed. Yeas: None. Nays: Vaughan. Spackman. Gray. Fuhr. Cusock. Cook and Bennett. Absent: Jasperse. DEFEATED 21. Moved by Bennett, supported by Gray that the Police report fur April be received and placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. 22. Moved by Spackman. sup­ ported by Cook that the Council meeting be adjourned at 8:15 p.m. to go into Closed Session to consult with attorney on pending court litigation. Yeas: Bennett. Cook, Cusock, Fuhr, Gray* Spackman ond Vaughan. Absent: Jasporse. Carried. Read and approved: Kenneth J. Howe. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (5-12) The premises to be solc&at said sale are situated in the Epi­ log* of Cloverdale, County .of Barry. Stale of Michigan, and described as follows: V. Lot 35 of the Village of Clover­ dale, according to the recorded plat thereof: ALSO, commencing ot tho NorlhwUst corner of said Lot 35, thence islio Northeasterly direction on On extension of the Westerly line of said Lot 35 to the Southerly line of the right of way of the Chicago, Kalamazoo ! and Saginaw Railroad. thenceLin o Northeasterly direction art said Southerly line of said right of extension of the Easterly line of Lot 34 of the Village of Clover­ dale Intersects, thence Southerly on said extension to the Northeast corner ol satdlot 34. thence Westerly on the Nor­ therly lines of Lots 34 and 3^ to the place of beginning, being in the North % of the Southeast % of Section20.T2N.R9W. Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. Subject to any and all con­ ditions. restrictions, limitations ond easement* of record. The period of time allowed .for redemption is six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: April 15.1983 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OFMfCHIGAN BY: Rita L. Repko I ITS: Attorney i Howard * Howard 407 Kalamazoo Building ™, Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 T^.pbon.,(6l4)3»2.|«l 5-26 FOR SALE 1911 Mtftvy Harris 2-door, fully •quipped, 58,000 miles, sharp condition... TAKING BIDS I ' 1 Hasting* City Bank Treat Dept. Pheas 945-2401 MAY BL SEEN AT THE BANK ... f ISO W. Court St, Hasting* we RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT All BIDS. • NOTICE • Hastings Area School District voters ’ who live in the former Pleasantview Dis­ trict and question which precinct has their registration records should call the Hastings Area Schools administration office at 948-8021 PRIOR to the election date of June 13,1983. JUDITH LENZ, Secretary Nastina* Area Scheel District Chariton Park is TAKING BIDS on the INSTALLATION of a now SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM i > Plans and specifications are available at tho park. Sealed bids will be received at the park until bid opening, which will occur at... tz 10:00 A.M., Friday, May 20th. Construction is to be completed by June 10th. For more information contact Charlton Park Village & Museum, 2545 South Charlton Park Road, Hastings, Ml. 49058 ... (616)945-3775 a v ized millage rate. In order to maintain basic city services, the city pro­ poses to levy an additional millage rate of 0.8229 mills (83 cents per $1,000 SEV) above the 15.3771 mill base tax rate, or a total operating rate of 16.20 mills ($16.20 per $1,000 SEV). This will provide an estimated increase in city operating revenues. Public comment on this proposed increase is welcome at the public hearing. May 12,1983 SHARON VICKERY, Hastings City Clerk • NOTICE • “ABSENTEE BALLOTS” Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION June 13,1983 Available at the Hastings Area Schools - Administration Office, 232 West Grand. St., Hastings, Michigan. Call or write for applications for absent voters ballot. Final application date June 11, 1983, 2:00 p.m. JUDITH LENZ, Secretary Hastings Area Scheel District �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. May 12, 1983 — Page 9 Athletic Profile Hastings’ Carri Dunn no-hits Battle Creek Central 17-0 Carri Dunn pitched a five-inning no-hitter a5 the Hastings softball team blanked Battle Creek Central 17-0 on Tuesday night. It was only the second start of the season for Dunn and the game was limited to five innings for of the mercy rule. She walked five and struck out four in the game. Dunn was also the hitting hero of the game as she cracked a grand slam homer to highlight an 11-run first inning. Hastings had only five hits in the game, but were helped by 14 walks. In addition to Dunn’s homer, Lorrie Jaynes doubled and Laura Oom, Amy Stack, and Laura Hause all singled. Hastings coach Judy Anderson said her team is playing good softball now having won eight of its last nine. The Saxons are 19-3 overall and 4-0 in the Twin Valley. “Defensively we playing real well, but our hitting could be better,” she said. “With Carri and Sheri Blair we have no problems with pitching." The game has a doubleheader with Gull Lake on Friday, and then plays Wayland in the Gull Lake Invitational on Saturday. Game time is 10:00 a.m. Wayland swept a doubleheader from Hastings earlier this season, before the Saxons recently topped Wayland 3-v in its own tournament last weekend. Hastings J. V. softball team now 6-1 — —... WUVIIIBI ouiiiv vrwK Central. Dunn completed a tremendous day by pitching a no-hitter against the Bearcats. —“Sts. (tannerphoto) Saxon baseball team splits with Lakewood, beat Marshall George Sullivan combined with Jack Moore to defeat Marshall 5-4 on Tuesday night and even the Saxons Twin Valley baseball mark at 3*3. Sullivan, who is 2-0 in the conference, was hit by a line drive in the fifth inning and needed relief help from Moore. Marshall had jumped to a 4-0 lead in the second inning on three hits and two Hastings errors. After that Sullivan and Moore stopped Marshall on two hits. Hastings scored in the second when Jason Sixberry walked, went to third on Jim Replogle’s single, and scored on Tom Finnie’s ground out. Bruce Martin homered in the third inning with no one oa to make the score 4-2. Craig Mawrer walked, reached second on an at­ tempted pickoff play, and went to third on Passed ball. He scored on Drew Howitt's single. The hit raised Howitt's average to .333 for the season. In the fourth, Hastings took the lead when Replogle singled again and Fbmie doubled him to third. Moore then singled home them both home for the game winners. Hastings’ leading hitting, Keith Briggs at .390, was injured in the Gull Lake game and did not see action against Marshall. Hastings also was in action twice against Lakewood. The Saxons edged the Vikings 1312 in the completion of a suspended game from April 21. Lakewood then beat Hastings 11-8 in the second game. Hastings picked up a run in the 10th inning of the suspended game to win. Mawer walked stole second, and scored on an overthrow of first base. Martin, in relief of Moore, shut down the Vikings to get his first win of the season. In the second game the Vikings collected 15 hits off three Hastings pitchers to grab an 118 win. Lakewood's Jerry Mast, who took the loss in the first game, held the Saxons to just four hits to win the nightcap. Mast walked 10, but struck out 10. Lakewood softball team loses pair, falls from first Lakewood’s softball team fell from first place last week with at doubleheader loss at Greenville, 9-1 and 3-0. The Vikings did rebound from that loas to top Delton twice, 9-1 and 4-3. Lakewood is now 12-4 overall, but only 4-2 in the Tri River. Karrie Price pitched Lakewood to both wins against Delton. She struck out three batters in the doublAeeder, but only allowed 14 hits in the two games. Kristi Seese ot Lakewood raised her team­ leading average to 588 as she went 3 for 6 in the games. She throve in rbi numbers 30 and 31 with her three doubles. Michelle Thompson and Carla Jackson each went 4 for 6 in the two games for the Vites. On the Delton side, Karla Mapes and Tammy Lester were the losing pitchers. Offense was a problem in both games. Jr. High girls track edges Gull Lake, boys win big The Hutingi boys and girls track teams opened their respective seasons last week end both were successful against Gull Lake. The boys won 73-59, while the girls edged Gull Lake 62-61. Taking firsts for the girls were Kristen Lyons in the 60-yard low hurdles, Kari Warner in the shot, Nicole Ross in the long jump, Tracy Heath in the mile, Angie Kennedy in the 440, Beth Gidley in the 100 high hurdles, the 880 relay team of Amy Bowers, pawn Archer, Heather Prucha, and Laura Kensington, Ute mile relay team of Bonnie Sullivan, Becky Main, Kennedy, and Marmia Hughes and the 440 relay team of Ross, Bowers, Jackie Berry and Kensington. The boys team grabbed six first places by Wayne Oom in the two-mile, Jon McKay in the 60-yard high hurdles, Dan Hause in the long jump, David Lynch in the mile, Mike Karpinski in the pole vault, and Mike Brown in the high jump. Tamara Randolph collected two hits in the firstgame for Delton, and the Panthers could manage only four hits as a team in the nightcap. Delton is now 0-13 on the season, but coach Al Moeller isn’t throwing in the towel yet. “We've come dose but we haven't been able to pull one out yet," he said. Lakewood coach Steve Secor said his team rebounded well from the devastating Greenville loss. "We were a little down after the Greenville games, but we're just going to have to get it together," be said. Lakewood is scheduled to play a total of eight ballgames next week. Lakewood is now 6-7 on die season while Hastings is 5-9. Rich French had two hits including a double for Hastings. Craig Mawer had a home nai. Lakewood’s Mike Smith collected three hits while Dave Joppie, Matt O’Mara, Jim Carr, and Don Wiser had two each. The streaking Hastings jayvee softball now boosts a 6-1 record after its first seven games. The team's latest win was probably its biggest as Sandy Dunn pitched a no-hitter in beating Harper Creek 14-4. Dunn struck out six batters. Kim Galbreath tripled and singled for Hastings while Stacy Owens doubled and singled. Marsha Ackley con­ tributed two singles. The Saxons also beat Jackson Northwest in 11 innings 13-9, and Belding, 18-15. Against the Mounties, Dunn was again the winning pitcher giving up six hits. Suzie Carlson had three hits and Owns and Laurie Snyder each doubled and singled. A double play in the bottom of the sixth and a triple play with the bases loaded in the seventh helped the Saxons to the win. In the Belding game, Dunn was the winner on an eight-hitter. Carlson and Snyder each hid two hits while Galbreath stole five bases. Thomapple bikers hold time trials The Thornapple Valley Bikers held their weekly Tuesday night time trials on M-79 and tie following were the times: . .First-Mike O'Donnell (27:47), seconckJohn Crane (29:03), third-Tom Katsul (31:01), fourth-Len Standler (34:42), and fifth-Paul Standler (32:54). Elaine Standler toured the five-mile course in 16:09. Saxon JVs win 3 straight ball games After losing their first six games, the Hastings jayvee baseball team has turned things around winning three straight Coach Jerry Holley said his team played very inconsistent in the first six gamss as they were guilty of shoddy defense and weak pitching. But against Harper Creek, the Saxons pounded out 17 hits in an lk-S five inning win that ended the toeing streak. Jon Christensen was the winning pitcher on a seven hitter. Offens.. ely, Steve Hayes and Ron Armour collected three hits each and John Crawley drove in three runs. “We needed a win to give us a lift." said Holley. Hastings then proceeded to sweep a doubleheader from Albion 7-6 and 13-3. Armour pitched a four-hitter in the opener and Greg Czinder followed that with a twohitter in the nightcap. Armour also helped his cause in the opener as he rapped out three hits. His seventh in­ ning single drove in the winnng run. Czinder was backed by 11 Hastings hits in the nightcap. Dave Bachman collected two of those hits and also drove in two runs. Mark Buslance and Greg Gibson also drove in two runs for the Saxons. "We’re starting to play good ball now and we’ll try to continue that." said Holley. “We are a much-improved ball club." Hastings is now 3-6 overall and 3-2 in the Twin Valley. Teunessen enjoying last season in long sports career by Steve Vedder To the layman, cutting a second or a fraction of a second off an 880 yard or mile run would seem like splitting hairs. But to Lori Teunessen it means the dif­ ference between qualifying for the state track meet or sitting home on that Saturday. And Lori does not want to be sitting at home erme June 4. Teunessen, who is closing out an out­ standing athletic career at Hastings, believes both the Hastings 880 and mile relay teams, of which she is a key member, qualify for the state meet. Lori has lettered for four years in track, four in basketball and four in volleyball. She said qualifying for the state meet would be a fitting end to her career. “I think we have a good chance of going to state," Lori said (hiring a recent break between classes at Hastings High School. “I’m happy with the season, but not satisfied," she added. “We'll have to get our times down to make it to state.” Currently the 880 relay team’s best time is 1:52.6. That time will have to be sliced to 1:51 for that foursome to qualify. As for the mile relay team, that foursome's best clocking has been 4:28. Lori estimates the team will have to run in the low 4:20s to make it to state. 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Hillsdale at 3:30 p.m. Twin Valley Tennis meet........................................ at Sturgis Boys-Girls Track......................at East Grand Rapids Relays Varsity Softball... at Gull Lake Invitational at 10:00 a.m. Varsity Softball........... at Jackson Northwest at 5:00 p.m. JV Softball......................... Jackson Northwest at 5:00 p.m. Junior High Track .. Delton-St. Philip at Delton at 4:00 p.m. Varsity Baseball......... at Jackson Northwest at 5:00 p.m. JV Baseball......................... Jackson Northwest at 5:00 p.m. Boys Track......................................at Coldwater at 4:30 p.m. Tennis.......................... at Allegan Invitational at 3:30 p.m. Girls Track Harper Creek-Hillsdale at Hillsdale at 4:30 p.m. $9E95«-,T X-B nss/iM-ii ■■WF PriMbcMMjMRttat* $9<N0~'-“ X TW riss/eea-u Saxon sports or not, Teunessen can bold her head high when she looks back over her athletic career. Before the track season started, the likeable, light-haired senior was elected as team captain for the second straight year. She has also been captain of the Saxon basketball (twice) and volleyball teams Murphy said those selections are an in­ dication of how Teunttten's peen respect her leadership abilities. "Lori is one of the most dedicated track members I have had the opportunity to coach,” said Murphy. "She always puts in extra practice time beyond what is expected of her. “She works willingly with the yoynger girls on blocks and running form," In addition to her duties in the mile and 880 relays, Lori also is a member of the 440 relay squad. Individually, Teunessen runs the 440 and 880 Lori said all the events have their strong suits as well as drawbacks. 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O'Connor 48-0. McGinnis 50 0. STANDINGS: Nitz 8. Jacobs 8. Mathews 8. Suther­ land 6. Fluke 4. Stanley 4. Cove 4. Coleman 4. McGinnis 4. Jarman 2. O'Connor 0. Gillespie 0. Gahan 0. Rugg 0. Ketchum 0. Dunham 0. Goodyear 0. Warner 0. RED DIVISION Lubeniecki 4. Jacobs 4, Hollister 4. Siegel 4, Hopkins 4. McMillon 4. Perry 0. Perry 0. Burke 0. Stonlake 0. Holl 0. Havens 0. Lawrence 4. Jacobs 4, Baxter 3. Rolhfuss 4, Havens 4. Sullivan 0. Steury 0. Bacon 1, Ziegler 0, HaliO. STANDINGS: McMillon Hopkins 6. Rolhfuss 6. Lawrence 4, Lubieniecki 4. lake 2. Bacon 2. Ziegler 0. Sullivan. Fairin* for May IS... Back Nine Mathews vs. Cove, Goodyear vs. Ketchum. Rugg vs. McGinnis. Jacobs vs. Stanley, Jarman vs. O’Connor. Warner vs. Fluke. Coleman v>. Dunham, Gillespie vs. Gahan, Nitz vs. Sutherland. POSTPONED MATCHES: Mathews vs Goodyear. Dunham vs Goodyear, Ketchum vs. Dunham. Cove vs Gahan. Stanley vs. Gahan. Jacobs vs. Rugg. Nitz vs. McGinnis. Goodyear vs Coleman. Dunham vs Warnar. Coleman vs. Warner. Cove vs Gillespie. Stanley vs Gillespie. Fluke vs Jarman. Sutherland vs O'Connor. Fairins for May 16... Back Nina Steury v» Bacon. Lubieniecki vs Jacobs, Burke vs Rolhfuss. Siegel vs Hollister, McMillan vs Hall. Sullivan vs Hopkins, Perry vs Lawrence. Baxter vs Stonlake, Havens vs Ziegler. POSTPONED MATCHES: Steury vs Lubieniecki. Lawrence vs Lubieniecki. Perry vs Sullivan, Hollis­ ter vs Baxter, Hopkins vs McMillan. Ziegler vs Hall, Sullivan vs Stuery, Jacobs vs Lawrence, Bacon v« Stonlake. Siegel vs Burke. Havens vs Rothfuss. GREEN DIVISION Doty 55-4, Moore 44-4. Willison 52-3. Wood 56-0. Beduhn 56-0, Flora 65-1, Loftus 50-3. Moore 44-4, Panfil 47-2, Beduhn 56-1. Morey 50-0, Bottcher 54-2. STANDINGS: Moore 8. Doty 8. Bottcher 6. Pan­ fil 5, Dawe 4, Willison 4. Wood 4. Cook 4. Loftus 3. Beduhn I, Flora 1. Rohde 0. Morey 0. Kennedy 0. Dorman 0. Birke 0, Cleveland 0. Archer 0. SILVER DIVISION Show 4. Weller 3. Mogg 4, Peuroch 0. Jarvis 1, Hoekstra 0, Darrow 4. Bellgraph 2, Beyer 0. Corrigan 2. STANDINGS: Mogg 8. Show 8. Bellgraph 6, Peuroch 4, Darrow 4. Miller 4. Weller 3, Corrigan 2, Jarvis 1. Hoekstra 0, Wollin 0. Miller 0. Bayer 0. Keller 0. Begg 0, Vanport Fleel 0. Fairin* for May 16... Back Nine Archer vs Morey. Dormon vs Cook. Doty vs Willison, Beduhn vs Wood, Dawe vs Bottcher. Cleveland vs Panfil. Birke vs Kennedy. Moore vs Loftus, Rohde vs Flora. POSTPONED AAATCHES: Archer vs Dormon. Cleveland vs Archer, Kennedy vs Dorman. Cook vs Kennedy. Morey vs Loftus. Beduhn vs Doty, Rohde vs Willison. Flora vs Boflcher, Archer vs Cook. Dorman vs Birke. Kennedy vs Cleveland, Birke vs Cleveland. Wood vs Moore. Panfil vs Dawe. Rohde Fairins for May 16... Front Nine Vanport Fleet vs Keller, Shaw vs Miller. Beyer vs Peurach. Hoekstra vs Corrigan, Millet vs Begg, Weller vs Darrow, Mogg vs Wallin. POSTPONED MATCHES: Vanporl Fleet vs Miller. Keller vs Begg. Peurach vs Weller. Bayer vs Weller, Mogg vs M'ller. Wallin vs Miller, Begg vs Vanport Fleet, Jarvis vs Darrow, Beyer vs Shaw, Bellgraph vs Hoekstra. Wallin vs Corrigan. Hoekstra vs Wollin. vs Dawe. GOLD DIVISION WHITE DIVISION Vanderveen 4. Holman 4, Ainslie 4, Lang 4, Cottei 0. Consani 0. Krueger 0. Miller 0. Chase 4. Farrell 2, Ironside 4, Cotter 0, Youngs 2, Stack 0. STANDINGS: Ironside 8, Holman 8. Long 4, Hematy 4. Krueger 4, Ainslie 4, Foster 4, VanderVeen 4, Chase 4. Miller 3, Youngs 2. Farrell 2, Slack I, Hoke 0, Consani 0. Fishor 0. Lorenger 0, Cotter 0. FaMn« for May 16... Front Nino Pike season opens Pike season opens May 15 for Walleye and Northerns. Here Paul Scheppleman, DNR fisheries habitat supervisor, wrestles with a pike during a netting expedition on Long take. This 8-year old pike was 37” and weighed 9 pounds. Productive pike fishing lakes for the opener include Long Lake, Cloverdale Lake, Gun Lake, and Thornapple Lake and River Suggested bait includes large minnows or redwhite daredevils. Pike limit is set at five at least 20 inches in length. Fishermen are encouraged to check their Fish Law Digest for the latest regulations. FAST Repair Service e Engraving • Watch Repair HODGES JEWELRY Your Full Service Repair Center 122 W State St Hastings , Ph 945 2963 SASSON JORDACHE LADY MANHATTAN ALFRED DUNNER DIANE VON FURSTENBERG COTLER WRANGLER SERGIO VALENTE LEVI’S FRYE DINGO NIKE ADIDAS BASSETT OLYMPUS MINOLTA CANON Hastings boys drop • track meets The Hastings boys track team lost to Marshall, 8448, and Albion, 67-45, last week. Against Albion, Phil Davisson won the discus and shot while Mike Shaw captured both the high jump and two-mile. Other winners included Tom Freridge in the 880, Dan Walldorff in the pole vault, Brad Bennett in the 440, and the 440 relay team. The Saxons were simply outmanned against a strong Marshall team. Hastings managed only two firsts in the meet by Davisson in the discus and the mile relay team. The team now has a 2-7 overall record and are 2-2 in the Twin Valley. 8. Jacobs 8. Baxter 7. Hollister 6. Siegel 4. Havens 4. Burke 3.. SlanHall 0. Perry 0. Steury 0. Johnson 2, Gardner 4. Burkholder 4, Ellis 2, Nolan 0. Colbry 0. Fuller 4, Colbry 4, Toburen 4, Boop 0, Johnson 0. lostyO. STANDINGS: Burkholder 8. Gardner 7, Johnson 6. Fuller 5. Ellis 4, Toburen 4, Colbry 4, iosty 2, Nolan 0. Boop 0. Fairin*for May 16... Front Mne Johnson vs Iosty, Fuller vs Nolan. Burkholder vs Gardner. Boop vs Ellis, Colbry vs Toburen. , Lorenger vs Forrell, Cotter vs Foster. Holman vs Ironside, Krueger vs Consani. Miller vs Hamaty, Fisher vs Hoke. Chase vs VanderVeen. Youngs vs POSTPONED MATCHES: Fuller vs Burkholder. Colbry vs Nolan. Ellis vs Nolan. Gardner vs Words to the “Y‘S“ Summer Swim lessons - This year all of the YMCA- Youth Council swim lessons will lie run in backyard pools in the various neighborhoods of Hastings. Please watch this column tlie week of May 16 for a detailed description of classes and times. Brochures will be sent home with Hastings school children the same week. Horse Program at Y Camp - One of the new activities that boys and girls in the YMCA Camp Algonquin resident program will be participating in this year is horseback riding. Each week, the campers will be transported to the Flying Horseshoe Ranch where they will have the opportunity to ride horses. After the ride, the campers will explore the Yankee Springs Recreation Area, then end with a swim and a picnic lunch at Gun Lake. I^ast year this prograrp, was offered just to older campers, but’ because of the tremendous success it received, we have now put it in all of the resident camp programs. So when you think of Camp Algonquin, remember we now offer horseback riding. New Indian Teepee at Y Camp - Have you ever dreamed of sleeping out just like the Indians did? If so then you’ll be able to fulfill your dream at YMCA Camp Algonquin this summer. An 18 foot teepee will be erected on Indian Island this summer for our new incfian unit. Campers will learn how to make fires with flint and steel, rubbing two sticks together, cooking edible plants, and other neat camp craft skills. Campers with their cabin groups will also be able to sleep overnight on the island in the teepee just like the Indians did 200 years ago. Camp Applications - If you are interested in sending your child to camp and would like some more information, please call the YMC*l office at 945-4574, and we’d be glad to send you a brochure. Remember, each camp session has a limited enrollment, so enrol] early. Some weeks are already close to being filled. THIS WEEK 88* for an 8x10 Toburen. iosty vs Boop. YMCA SOFTBALL Game results for week of May 2. W L 3rd-4th Grade Boy* Pirates 1 0 Dodgers 1 0 Braves 1 0 Yankees 0 1 Rangers 0 1 Tigers 0 1 Pirates 15 vs. Yankees 1. Dodgers 12 vs. Rangers 6, Braves 6 vs. Tigers 2. 3rd-4th Grade Girl* Red Sox 1 0 Tigers 10Twins 0 1 Yankees 0 1 Red Sox 14 vs. Twins 12, Yankees 3 vs. Tigers 5. 5th-6th Grade Boy* MSU 1 0 Ohio State 1 0 UCLA 1 0 Michigan 0 1 Penn State 0 1 Notre Dame 0 1 MSU 13 vs. Michigan 5, Penn State 10 vs. Ohio State 12, UCLA 14 vs. Notre Dame 2. 5lh-6lh Grade Girls Notre Dame 1 0 MSU 1 0 UCLA 0 1 Western 0 1 Notre Dame 19 vs. UCLA 0, MSU 16 vs. Western 9. 11 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS IVIJ HIM I BEST PICTURE BEST DIRECTOR RICHARD ATTENBOROUGH BEST ACTOR Sports... at a glance By Steve Vedder Lack of soring facilities a plague? It appears to be one of those problems where there isn’t a solution because there really isn't anyone at fault. Director of Public Works Mike Klovanich doesn’t have an answer to the problem. Neither does YMCA Director Dave Storms, Hastings Mens Softball Association head Jack Reynolds, or Hastings Athletic Directoi Bill Kar­ pinski. It isn’t a pressing problem, but it is an irritating one none-the-less. What actually is at stake here is the spring practice facilities for both the YMCA kids soccer program and the mens and womens softball associations. Or, rather, the lack of facilities. It seems the mens softball league is lacking in adequate places for its teams to practice from the middle of April until the softball season opens midway through May. The Fish Hatchery Park is ruled out because the ground is just to soggy to play on until the second or third week in May. The Hastings High School girls softbail fields are out because Karpinski says the fields are tom up by men playing ball there so early in the season. The fields behind the junior high are out because Reynolds says balls can bounce into nearby windows at either the school or neighborhood houses. The grossly uneven, grassy infield at Southeastern School makes it im­ possible to hold any type of practice there except for hitting. That leaves Bob King Park and there’s where the YMCA soccer program comes into play. The soccer program is the only organization that the city of Hastings will allow to reserve Bob King Park. Everybody else — mens and womens softball, kids baseball, or adult soccer —can only practice there when the kids soccer teams haven't reserved the field. The YMCA program currently reserves the field for practices from 4:IX) to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. In addition, soccer games are played there Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tyden Park is also used a like amount of time by the soccer program. YMCA director Dave Storms points out that with roughly 350 kids and 24 teams involved in the soccer program, that much time has to be devoted to practices. That obviously cuts into the paries availability to other teams...like the mens softball league. t Storms is sympathetic to the mens problem but he notes the teams only get an hour of practice now with the way the schedule at Bob King Park is set up. The building of a soccer field might ’’ be a solution since it would be infinitely cheaper than the construction of • another softball field. Storms, who says 1 the YMCA has looked into the possibility of finding another soccer field, calls the building of another field c a “pipe dream.” Klovanich would support that notion, ( at least at the city’s expense. “Not on this year’s budget, maybe next year," he says. “It would have to , be put into the city's budget before c January 1.” Just for the record, the Fish Hathery Park cost $60,000. Of that figure, $30,000 was spent on the lights. Klovanich downplays the idea of. there even a problem existing in the race for practice time. “I don’t believe it,” he said. “If you get there early enough you can find a place to practice. I can’t believe we're short on places to play.” Reynolds says the problem — to the benefit of everyone — can be solved if n people are just willing to sit down and ' thrash things out. He believes the mens softball team should be given more of an opportunity to play at Bob King, and is quick to remind people that the t stands there were purchased by the mens softball association. “I think it’s all just been a Jack of cooperation on the part of the school, the city and us,” he says. Meanwhile the solution to the problem remains hazy because nobody seems to be in the wrong. The city really can't afford to build either a soccer or softball field. The Hastings athletic department can’t be faulted for trying to protect its properly. ♦ The YMCA soccer organization says it is all ready besieged in finding enough practice time for all of its teams. And the mens softbal' league can't be blamed for simply wanting to practice on safe and dry facilities. Anybody got any ideas? z Olivet softball tourney planned The “Dandyinn" Slow Pitch Softball Tournament will be held in Olivet on May 21 and 22. Class B, C, and D teams are welcome with trophies being awarded to first, second and consolation teams. The entry fee is $80 plus two blue dot balls. The tournament is sponsored by the Olivet College football team. j For further information coniact Brad Boyer at (616) 749-7130 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or Ilene at (616) 749-7671 from 9 a.m to 4 p.jn. Lakewood boys edge by Coopersville Six first places highlighted the Lakewood boys track team’s 69-63 win over Coopersville. Dave Strong captured three of those first with his performances in the mile, 880 and two mile. Lakewood's other first were by Staepker in the pole vault. Jack Nyman in the long jump, Randy Eck­ man in the 100, and Gene Black in the 440. BEN KINGSLEY T-K girls win track relays 20% to 35% off All these famous brands in the JCPenney Catalog Get ready for fabulous savings! Just flip open your JCPenney Ready for Summer Sale Catalog to pages 72 and 73 to find out how easy it is to order. Better hurry, this is one sale you can’t afford to miss! OFFER ENDS MAY 21,1983 THE JCPENNEY CATALOG special Pay 88’ at time of sitting for a beautiful 8x10 color portrait* ■ ■ ■ ■ Reg. 6.00 • Age limit 12 years No appointment necessary Add 1.00 for 2 or more children Limit one portrait special per child Offer valid from May 10 through May 14 Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: 2 to 5 p.m. IN DOWNTOWN HASTINGS JCPenney Gandhi The Man of the Century. The Motion Picture of a Lifetime. fppTjgmiMMg ganra-gfr; The Cinema Downtown Hastings May 13-19 . . . 7:15 p.m. Doors open at 6:20 p.m. Adults. ..*2. SO Under 16...*1.50 — UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP — Middleville’s girls track team won the 11-team Galesburg Relays last weekend. Thornapple Kellogg also edged Caledonia 62-61 in a thrilling dual meet. The Trojans trailed 61-57 in that meet but won the last event, the mile relay, to win the meet. The Trojans are now 5-1 overall and 4-1 in the O-K Blue. Four Trojan first places highlighted the Galesburg Relays as 11 of the 14 Middleville relay teams placed in the lop three of each event. The shuttle hurdle team of Kris Timm, Kathy Moore, Dawn Bos, Chris Wheeler captured one first as did the 880 relay team of Jane Bryans, Shelley Baerman, Tammy Lydy, and Lisa Kaminski. INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY S WORLD-WIDE RADIO NETWORK I PRESENTS EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE OF ALL THE ACTION ... LIVE TIME TRIALS: Saturday-Sunday MAY 14-15 21-22 , 1 WBCH-FM STEREO 100 6:30 p.m. �The Hostings Banner, Thursday, May 12, 1983 — Page 11 K-12 Study Committee says Guest Commentary — Abe Lincoln, ot Gettysburg, said, 'That this nation, under God, shall have a birth of freedom." In my opinion this dedication hos been forgotten. Neither the Republican nor the Democrat parties today are entirely controlled by politicians dedicated to FREEDOM. Lincoln's second dedication, "with malice toward none" hos been ignored by the people and by the politicians as well. Today special interest groups have only narrow sympathies, and. at times, outright hatred for all others of opposing views. This nation has had two great presidential leaders, Washington and Lincoln; no others measure up to their greatness of selfless devotion to our country. Our founding fathers quite wisely built our political system around a set of 'checks and balances.' The legislative wrote legislation which was checked by the executive, and accepted or rejected. If rejected, this gave balance to legis­ lation of questional value offering the legislative opportunity to rewrite such laws to on acceptable form. Al! lows, bills, etc. ore subject to review of the courts, which provides a further check on improper legislation. If all of the separate branches are equally, (or nearly equal) balanced politically, the system works wonderfully. But when not balanced, we people fear dictatorship. The first one hundred years of our government legislation was conducted by a process which hos been since referred to as "of the concurrent majority." That is, while the majority ruled, opinion was accepted and even sought from the minority. Special interests groups hove caused this practice to be discarded. An example of this is the recent tax increase legislation foisted on the people of Michigan. This infamous deed was done by the majority party with only a pre­ tense of debate. I am sure all thinking people in this state are concerned about the future of individual liberty at the hands of such callous masters. The practice of legislation by ’the concurrent majority' still operates in some governmental bodies in our great country, but not in the halls of Congress, nor in the legislature of Michigan. Local bodies of government too, practice this, perhaps more than any other level. But, do not confuse ’courthouse politics' for a sharing of ideas. Paying off of political debts, throwing jobs to friends is not good political practice, os was done by our forefathers. This system of legislation is THE great advantage of the ’two party system' which we have, and is the reason for this writing. I am concerned that there is much pressure to change to a multi-party or a single party type of governing. The multi-party system will not watch each other, they would make deals which would only benefit those in government not the people. The single parly system would progress toward a dictatorial bureaucracy, leaving we people with no voice in our government. I am encouraged by the Republican Parly's apparent return to its conventional viewpoint. This change will take many years to complete. The lower echelons of the Democratic Party, too, shows sign of more interest in the United States than Internationalism, an almost about face from their practice and belief of the past 50 years. This change too will take many years to bring to completion. Both major parties are presumed to be making an effort to bring forth can­ didates who are qualified, able, and willing to sacrifice their time for their community/country. We os citizens have the opportunity to also seek public office. In our own district there were eleven candidates lor state representative. The question which arises at each election is which one will best represent the viewpoint dl his or her party. The public has been led to think in terms of which candidate ’will do the best job;* translated this comes to mean which promises the most. Do such elected officials remain true to the image the public expects of them? Or do they (the officials) see themselves to be 'either a Democrat or a Republican?* What ever seems best. Many times they have in the past turned out to be in the masquerade party and you and I ore left to wonder what kind of laws and regulations we will live under. Their lows become as promiscuous as their politics. There are those who see the perfect operation of our government units best answered by a process of welding — people of both parties Into one mind. I do not see this as perfection, but rather, os the past half century has demonstrated, it has built a giant bureaucracy which now directs the Congress and the state legislatures instead of vke-versa. The perfect form of government is, as a forum, where both parties contribute each party's philosophy/viewpoint-toward a balanced law, program, etc. This, of course, Is presuming that our network news commentators and the dotty newspapers give a full disclosure of the news. Today s national news­ casters and publishers are notorious for what they leave unsaid. Is it any wonder that we the people stand amazed at the legislation churned out by our so called representatives? |o, you believe my thinking addled, that I see wolves whore there are only sheep. Let's take a look at what a one party political system will do for us. Again, let's notice how easily the majority party in Michigan proposed and passed a tax increase. ' The overwhelming majority of people in the state lot it be known that such a tax increase was not wanted. No matter, we ore ’stuck' with It, and I’ll wager It tfon't bo temporary. Remember too, there was NO DEBATE. This will bo any ’one party' system's way of governing. The public will bo tbld, governed, forced or whatever, and the bureaucracy will become our masters, always trying a now unworkable program, and blaming the public when it doesn't work. f The ’one party* system will also bo administered by not the best choice of official, but by those who seek power; not chosen by the grassroots, but picked by those in power. There is another area the 'one parly' system would bo much different than wo expect. As our national administrators, the cry for peace would no, longer be hoard. Ono party systems always become militant. The two party system will survive, but, only if you the individual got involved and MAKE IT WORK. ■ C. Wendell Strickland, Former chairman off the Barry County Republican Party Students, funding key to voc-ed success by Ken Reibel The key to success for vocational education in Hastings schools is more state and federal funding through grants, and greater participation in voc-ed classes by students. That statement sums up the recom­ mendations made by the Vocational Education Committee of the K-12 Study Group. The committee, in a ten-page report. outlined 20 “general recommendations” to the school board. The recommendations include: —The hiring of a part-time voc-ed director to generate more funds, via state and federal funding, with the goal to eventually have a full-time director. — That programs be presented to promote voc-ed to students of all grades and to the community. — That teachers obtain release time to update themselves with the current labor market by attending worshops and con­ ferences. — A better policy of maintaining and replacing equipment in all voc-ed areas. — That all vocational education programs be more challenging, with teachers in­ corporating research, reports, and speeches as a part of student learning. “One of the things that we feel as a com­ mittee is that voc-ed doesn't get proper recognition,” says Wes Robinson, committee chairman. “Kids who take voc-ed are often looked down upon by other kids. They have dirty hands because they work on cars, and so on,” notes Robinson. “It’s a known fact that a lot of kids go through the vocational part of school because they’re not too academically inclined, so you wind up having six or eight kids who really want to learn, and 12 who are there because that's the only place they can be,” says Robinson. He says that that stigma hurts the program. “State and federal grants give so much money per student enrolled. The job, then, is to increase enrollment, to increase the amount of funds coming into the program,” explains Robinson. “The key to success in vocational education is active student participation by students and active finding,” says Robinson. Nancy Cottrell, who teaches business in the high school, says the purpose of voc-ed is to'' h elp students become self sufficient when they graduate." "So many students these days aren’t going to college because they can’t afford it, or need to put themselves through college,” says CottreD. "Vocational education can help them.” She agrees that there is a stigma attached to voc-ed students. "The shop students can be loooked down upon as dumb guys who can’t make it in any other classes, but that isn’t true at all. These are the guys who will be making the money," says Cottrell. Currently, Hastings offers vocational education in business education, industrial arts, agriculture and home economics. The committee offers “a realistic list of courses” that it feels should be offered for a more complete voc-ed curriculum. That list includes mandatory Personal Typing, "because of the inevitable computer age that we are entering”, a pre­ apprenticeship Industrial Electricity course, and offering college science credits in two agriculture classes. The committee also recommends more voc-ed be offered to jinior high students. Those students are currently only offered home economics, and wood and metal shop. Classes to be offered at the junior high level would include an Introduction to Agriculture course for 8th graders, Power Mechanics, and business education. At the elementary level, the committee recommends teachers should plan a “Career Days”, a Vocational Fair, and present reading material about various careers. More student participation, like this Hastings high schooler, plus increqsed federal and state funding, are keys to an improved voc-ed curriculum for the school the K-12 Study Committee says. 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Cirariar Saws •tai Saws Hand Saws • Scissors Chais Saws • Laws A Gardea Joels ■» Hastings <3Tfowe* Slop • hospital-funerals-weddings (free delivery in city limits) plants and floral arrangements wicker baskets silk and dried arrangements floral hair clips full wire service Joe & Kim Schroeder 402 North Michigan Avenue (616)945-3484 SWEEPERS CHIEF NOONDAY SNARP-ALL SHOP HASTINGS SWEEPS! SHOP 9805 Chief Noonday Rd. Phone 795-7189 ... or leave at Gambles Store, Hastings 127 S. Jefferson Street Hostings, Michigan 49058 BICYCLES Phone 948-8103 RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES Hastings, Ml. 49058 See our NEW FUJI and ROSS bicycle lines LAUNDRY ‘.■yOT/f ' ’Coin Operated Machines "Drop Off Laundry •Pressing 607 5- Michigan, Hastings • 945-4720 HEALTH & FITNESS REAL ESTATE TOTAL FITNESS, INC. Confidential Perwul InitnctiM on Eitrciu Diet Cardiovascular & Physical Conditioning Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 NOURS: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to? p m . Sal 8 o.m lo^p.m. See Serving Barry County Since 1940 ■ THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE” 1105 W. Green St., Hastings MILLRR RIAL 1STATI For a Better Seal... □ REALTOR' Now Timber Trails carries the Fuji bicycle KFN Millie. C.R.S. _ BROKER 137 W, State St., Hastings (6161945 5182 �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, May 12, 1983 — Page 12 Miller will recommend six hour class day Hastings Rotary Club to sponsor auction on Saturday, May 21 by Norma Peterson The Hastings Rotary Club will sponsor an auction on May 21 at 1:00 p.m. at the Cen­ tennial Building at the Barry County Fairgrounds. Proceeds from the event will be shared with the Pennock Hospital Lifeline program. Also on that date, the Knights of Columbus will hold a chicken barbecue at the Com­ munity Building. In addition, a pie, cake and coffee refreshment sale will be held in conjunction with the auction sale. Items are currently being collected and stored at the Centennial Building. The public, businesses and government is invited to donate items. Drop off dates are as follows: May 12 from 4-5 p.m., May 13 from 56 p.m.. May 14 from 10-11:30 p.m., May 16 from 4:30-5:30 p.m., May 17 from 4-5 p.m., May 18 and 19 from 4-5:30 p.m. Other arrangements for the picking up of items can be made by contacting Jim Coleman at 945-3412 or Duane Bowers at 9453405. Items to be auctioned off include furniture, small appliances, tools, household items, lawn mowers, cars, bikes, and boats. Legislators lament school state aid proposal by Robert J. Johnston Barry County's two legislators, both Republicans, criticized Gov. James Blan­ chard's proposed aid to education as falling short of making education a iop priority. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 1983/84 City of Hastings Dagartiwit_________________ 1982/83 Budget Janet Rushford, in charge of Pennock Hospital’s Lifeline Program, and Charley Johnston, Hastings Rotary president, inspect some of the items to be offered in the upcoming Hastings Rotory auction. (Bannerphoto) Mayor and Council............... Clerk - Elections................... City Assessor.......................... City Clerk................................. Board of Review................... Treasurer................................. City Hall and Grounds .... Police Department.............. Fire Department................... Director of Public Service . Automobile Parking............ Parks and Recreation.......... General Administration .. House For Salez PAYNE LAKE, lakefront cottage for sale. Super neighborhood. Greet view. Battle Creek, 9624)376 or Wayland, 792-2251. (5-19) FOR SALE BY OWNER: Three bedroom house with % acre land. $12,000. Call after 5 p.m., 852-1567, Nashville. (5-12)_____________________ FOR SALE: Two bedroom bungalow, beautiful kitchen and bath, fireplace, garage, seven acres, near Hastings, on highway. 9453025. (5-12) GUN LAKE AREA - BY OWNER: Year around home or vacation hideaway, many extras. Possible terms. Mid$301. 1-616-672-7888. (5-36) FOR SALE: Fow bedroom farmhouse, garage, near Woodland, natural gas, 1*6 acres. $29,000. Phone 3674140. (tfn) OPEN HOUSE* Friday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 421 Charles in Middleville. Three to four bedroom bungalow, full basement, newer carpet and decorating. INGROUND POOL. CaU collect: Bob Wilson, 616-363-8802 or Pearson Cook Co., Inc., 616363-4883. Apartment House FOR RENT 4 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT: 1ft baths. $275 per month, plus utilities. 9454631, after 3:30 p.m._______ FOR RENT IN HASTINGS: Three bedroom house, 1ftcar garage, quiet neigh­ borhood $275 a month. 7583880, evenings. RENT WITH OPTION: Algonquin Lake frontage, three bedrooms, walkout, two-car garage. Enjoy it this summer! Tbornapple Valley Development, phone 9488959. FOR RENT: Large, un­ furnished, three bedroom apartment in Middleville. Utilities included. 868-6676, 868-7316, Alto._____________ FOR RENT: Roomy and nice, one bedroom apart­ ment, utilities paid, two blocks from downtown Hastings. 945-5948. after 6 p.m. (5-19)_________________ MOBILE HOMES MICHIGAN HOMES WEST MICHIGAN'S LARGEST DEALER • • • • Now and Uud Mobile Horw Double-Widas ond Modular* Free De'ivory, statewide No extra charge for bailment sets • Low Interest Rotes • 30 year Mortgages MWindKtUMLiWr CALLFREE 1-8OO-545-5545 MICHIGAN HOMES Grand Rapids. Michigan FOR SALE: 12’x60’ trailer, setup in Baltimore Trailer Park. Phone 948-9020. (tin) MOBILE, modular, and double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) Business for Sale ROTOTILLER: Rent one - $8 per day. Phone 945-4655. (526)_______________________ SWEET DREAMS CANDY SHOPPE FOR SALE: Due to illness. Asking $8,000, will take best offer this week Call 945-9741. Land For Sole DAIRY FARM: 175 acres, Mecosta County. Freestai Is, parlor, shop, five bedroom. Fred Winebarger, REALTOR, 14501 157A, Big Rapids, MI. 616-796-9072. LAKE PROPERTY FOR SALE: Little Pine Lake, Delton - Cloverdale area, 150 ft frontage. $10,500. (616) 968-1785, Battle Creek. (5-12) FOR SALE: Lake lot on Little Payne Lake, Yankee Springs area. 1-517-741-3215, Union City. (5-19) _______ FOR SALE: Two beautiful lots overlooking Podunk Lake with lake access. 1-4558470, Grand Rapids or 1-6727206, Martin. (5-19) «'.H I UK t AHO i ONTH AC! S S HI Al I SI Alt I OAKS LOG HOME SALES SKY-ROCKET 1 BILUOtt DOLLARS IN LOG KIT SALES PROJECTED FOR 1983 Manufacturer taking applica­ tions for a dealer in this area. Dealer con average $4,500 on a log kit sale alone. — FEATURING — 1 Hand-hewn eitonor look 1 Custom commercial ond available Iwo day Irww training ichool Now introducing to th* in- MEETINGS SERVICES MENDING BASKET: Also specializing in zippers und alterations. Call 945-9712 for appointments, (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville. 852-9691. (tfn) SEWING- MACHINES: Repair most makes and models. Sales and service of White. We make “housecalls”. 948-2932, Doc’s in Hastings, (tfn)__________ Help Wanted GOVERNMENT JOBS: Thousands of vacancies must be filled immediately. $17,634 to $50,112. Call 716842-6000, ext 3213. (5-19) HERDSMAN FOR DAIRY FARM: Must have vet knowledge. Reference necessary. 897-9785, Lowell. BEAUTICIAN: Only those with one year experience need apply. Lake Odessa, 374-3116, days; 374-8342, evenings and Mon. Ask for Pat. JOBS WANTED WANTED: Masonry work, flat work, blcck basements, roofing, carpentry and painting. Experienced. Free estimates. Mike St. Clair, 623-2833, Delton. E.M.U. COLLEGE HONOR STUDENT seeking summer job. No commission sales. Available immediately. Call collect, 1-419-435-7316. (5-12) WANTED on most models) UNLIMITED Income Potential — REQUIREMENTS — • Must be capable of pur­ chasing a $15,600 model home (2200 sq.ft.) • Meet our high standards • Desire to succeed Call Mr. Taylor COLLECT for on application (704) 932-01377 Yesteryear Log Homes. P.O. Box 1046. Mooresville. N. C. 28115._________________________ EVENTS COFFEE BREAK: The Cold Country Side Band Club is having a Coffee Break and CB Feast, Sunday. May 22. at the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Center from 9 am. to 3 p.m. Hope to see you there. WANTED: Musical in­ struments, any condition, donated for African mission work in farming. Tax deductible. More in­ formation. Hastings collect 945-5478.__________________ BOAT TRAILER WANTED: Must be in good condition and carry 900 lbs. capacity. Phone 945-3295. CORN & OATS WANTED: 1.200 bushel minimum. Phone 698-6147.___________ WANTED: Hay delivered to my barns in Hastings. 9454492 or 698-7370. STANDING HAY WANTED: 897-9785, Lowell. WANTED TO BUY: Baseball and football cards. Paying cash. 948-8168, Hastings. (5-12) 1983/84 Bodgati Final RkmmmwM a» prasairtad____________ Budget $10,450.00 4,400.00 30,700.00 54,900.00 3,600.00 20,800.00 32,800.00 364,230.00 160,898.00 82.900.00 26,925.00 81,350.00 700.558.00 $1,574,511.00 The HASTINGS BANNER $10,450.00 5,350.00 31,100.00 67,650.00 3,600.00 21,400.00 34,500.00 387,560.00 172,303.00 83,400.00 27,650.00 87,810.00 859,343.44 $1.792,116.44 $10,450.00 4,750.00 31,100.00 66,950.00 3,600.00 19,000.00 34,500.00 372,760.00 171,314.00 83,400.00 27.650.00 79,510.00 710,847.00 $1,615,831.44 Call (616) 948-8051 WANTED: Gardens to plow. Call Bill Kidder, 945-5654. (517)__________ _________ _ WANTED: Bulldozer, small one preferred but all con­ sidered. Battle Creek, (616) 968-1785. (5-12)___________ WANTED: Half tree for 8N Ford tractor. 9634551, Battle Creek. (5-12) ____________ GARAGE SALFS RUMMAGE SALE: 628 E. Madison, Thurs. h. Fit, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. _______ PETS FOR SALE: AKC cocker spaniel puppies, one parti color male, also solid blacks. Phone 616-672-7388, Martin. (5-26) ___________ FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Seasoned hard maple wood, 11 face cords. 765-8181, Freeport FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: International Farmall H, good condition. Also, registered Holstein bull, service age, sired by Bell. Donald Fox, 616-7653403, Freeport. (5-12) JOHN DEERE MODEL 81 TRACTOR: Live power, excellent condition. 795-7153, Middleville. (3-12) PARTING OUT: 450 farm tractors, also farm machinery. Stamm Equipment Company, Wayland, Mich, phone 616877-4221 or 792-6204.________ HOUSEHOLD FOR SALE: 15 cu. ft upright freezer, good condition, new compressor, $150. 948-2213, Hastings.__________________ MISCELLANEOUS REPOSSESSED SIGN! Nothing down! Take over payments $58 monthly. 4’x8* flashing arrow sign. New bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. Call FREE 1-800-626-7446, anytime. (5-12)____________ WATKINS PRODUCTS: Call Shirley Norris, 671-5535. Need extra income? Sell Watkins Products - home, work, etc._________________ FOR SALE: 25 lawn chairs and kids’ toys and 25 burning barrels at $3 each. 227 W. Oliver, Hastings, 945-2198. (5-12) TILLER for Wheel Horse riding tractor. Call 795-3264 after 5 p.m., Middleville. (512)___________ i___________ FOUR LAWN* MOWERS FOR SALE: Three selfpropelled, one regular, two completely rebuilt, others that are good. Phone 9455056. ALCOHOL STILL FOR SALE: $2,000 or best offer. Works good. 868-6705, Alto. CASH for your non-working rototiller or lawn mower. 948-2748. Superintendent Robert Miller will recommend to the Hastings Board of Education that the school day return to six hours next year. His recommendation will go before the board at Monday's meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Pleasantview School. WESTERN HATS: Assort­ ment of colors and sizes, not straw, $6.50. Also, 8” decorated clay plant pots, $2 50. Call 945-4223.________ FOR SALE: Mare horse, good with children; and two 275 gal. gas tanks. 948-8336. FOR SALE: Adding machines, electric and manual typewriters, office desks ana chairs, metal shelving. CaU 616-374-7287. FOR SALE: 1976 Chevy ft ton pickup and TS185 Suzuki and U.S. diver suit. 945-9859. RHUBARB FOR SALE. 20c lb. 758-3136, Lacey. (5-19) FOR SALE: Free Spirit 26” woman’s 10-speed bicycle, like new. Call after 5 p.m., 765-5438, Freeport._________ FOR SALE: Gravely 2-wheel tractor in very good con­ dition, 30" rotary mower, 48" dozer blade, rotary plow, cultivating tools, sickle mower, snow blower, $1,150. Phone 948-2558. (5-19) LARGE BARN SALE: May 13,14, & 15,10 a.m. to 6 p.m. One mile west of M-43 on Gun Lake Rd. No sales on rainy days. Hundreds of pairs of jeans & cords, also blouses & jackets. Some furniture, books, new socks, buffet, single beds, lots of miscellaneous. Come out & browse around. Lots of new, used & abused. RUMMAGE SALE: May 13th, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., May 14th, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Cyril Methodius Church, 131th Street, Gun Lake. URN FILLS from $10.99; pots and arrangements for the yard, flats of petunias, marigolds, tomato and pepper plants, $6.75; also ' shade plants and more. S & S Farm Market. 795-9758, Middleville. (5-26)________ BEDDING PLANTS, fruit trees, raspberries, mixed pots for urn liners. Barlow Nursery on M-43. 948-8634. (5-26)____________________ FOR SALE: Two Honda 90 rebuilt motors, $300 each or both $500 firm. Phone 9459805. USED CARS and TRUCKS 1979 CHEVROLET ft TON PICKUP: Automatic, 8 cylinder, power steering and power brakes. Art Meade Auto Sales. 948-8111, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1982 Pontiac J2000 station wagon. 4 cyl.. 4 speed. excellent gas mileage. Must sell. Make offer. 945-4600-_____________ 1981 CHEVETTE: 4-dr., 4 cylinder. 4-speed. 21.000 miles. Art Meade Auto Sales. 948-8111, Hastings_________ FOR SALE: 1976 Ford Elite. P.S., P.B.. AM-FM, sunroof, slotted dish wheels. 57.000 miles, excel cond.. stored winters, must see to ap­ preciate. Asking $2,900. Call after 4 p.m- 948-8664. <5-19) FOR SALE? 1964 CorvaiF, $400 firm. 945-2000. Hastings, (tfn) 1979 CHEVROLET *4 TON PICKUP: Automatic, 6 cylinder, power steering, power brakes. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings._________________ 1981 GMC ft TON PICKUP: 4-speed overdrive, small ft cylinder, power steering, power brakes, 29,000 miles. Art Meade Auto Sales. 9488111, Hastings.____________ FOR SALE: 1975 Chrysler Cordoba, runs good, $550. 945-3822.• FOR SALE: 1979 Buick Riviera, 33,000 miles, 350 V8, power everything, leather seats, padded vinyl top, AMFM 8-track, cruise, rustproofed, NADA $9,000, asking $7,650, best offer. 9488676. FOR SALE: 1981 Chevette, 2dr., 4-speed, 31,000 miles, $3,800. 852-9508, after 5 p.m., Nashville. MUST SELL: Corvette, 1971, $5,000 firm. 1-963-0549, Battle Creek. FOR SALE: 1982 Cougar, 4dr., power steering, power brakes, cruise, AM-FM stereo, air conditioning. Priced right. 948-2891. FOR SALE: 1973 Buick Century, $145. Call 616-3747287. FOR SALE: 1975 Grand Prix, power steering, power brakes, cruise, air, engine runs great, body fair. 9453326, Hastings____________ FOR SALE: 1951 Chevy, $1000; 1976 Jeep Wagoneer, $1,200, body rusty. 945-2650. MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE: 1973 550GT, $475 or best offer. Call after 5 p.m., 79M191, Middleville._______________ FOR SALE: 1978 Kawasaki LTD1000, chrome kit, back rest, excellent condition, $1,800. 868-7554, Alto. 1979 SPORTSTER: Extras, excellent condition, $2,700. 623-2833, Delton.___________ FOR SALE: 1974 Kawasaki 175 F7 Enduro, 3,000 miles, very good condition, asking $350. 945-4455, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1970 Honda 350, runs, asking $300. 945-4395. (5-26) HONDAS FOR SALE: 750, excellent condition, many extras, $1,200; 350, nice, $400. 795-9755, Middleville. (5-12) FOR SALE: 1978 Honda 550 in excellent condition. 945 9281. (5-12) FOR SALE: Yamaha 80. $300. Phone 852-9551, Nashville. (5-19)________________ trailer, sleeps four, $1,000. Tom Kidder, 948-8214, Hastings.__________________ The legislators made their remarks, Monday, at the monthly legislative break­ fast, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce at McDonald’s restaurant. Rep. Robert Bender, R-Middleville, said that even though it looked like education was getting a good share of the new budget, it was actually dropping from 28 percent of the budget to 26 percent. The governor proposed a 21 percent increase over last year’s total aid package. “It’s a little hard for me to see education as a priority in this administration,” Bender said. Sen. Robert Welborn, R-Kalamazoo, complained that ten years ago education received 40 percent of the budget against 26 percent for social services, but now social services receives 40 percent against 26 percent for education. Bender also said that social services spending was proposed to rise from 35 percent to 40 percent of the budget “It’s a personal priority for me," he said, “to see some of that 40 percent for social services funnelled into education.” Both of the legislators also criticized the governor’s plan to close .11 National Guard armories, all of them located in Republican legislator's districts. Welborn’s district includes armories at Ionia and Greenville. (Yesterday, Blanchard announced that the decision to close the armories may be revoked. He ordered Brig. Gen. Vernon Andrews, head of the guard, to review the possibility of keeping them open.) They also said that the proposal to require a statewide vote on any new tax increase would be a handicap to the legislature. A coalition of anti-tax groups is working on a petition campaign to put the proposal on the ballot Among the supporters of the proposal is Jack Welborn, a former state senator and brother of Sen. Robert Welborn. Bender said the plan would lengthen the time within which the legislature could deal with an economic crisis and Welborn added that a statewide election would cost $5 million every time a new tax was requested. If you see news in the making, call the BANNER, and let us know... 948-8051 Two other recommendations on the agenda from Miller will be to borrow $250,000 until a sta t e aid payment ar rives and to approve an agreement with the city for summer tax collection at a cost of $6,000. Board member Diahe Hoekstra explained that the $250,000 will be a short term loan borrowed at eight percent interest from Hastings City Bank. The money will be used to cover operating expenses for the period between June 3 and June 30 until the state aid payment arrives, she said. "We have projected two short term loans for next year because of the timing of the state aid payments,” she said. Hoekstra added that loans for smaller amounts and shorter periods of time would be obtained to reduce interest costs. Miller will recommend that the board accept an agreement with the Hastings City Council for summer tax collection. The agreement provides for the city to charge the school district $2 per parcel for collecting school taxes in the summer. There are 3,000 parcels jf land in the city. Richard Shaw, a school board member and city attorney, said the 9SJMI. is an average amount for collecting taxes. Miller will recommend that the board approve the following other items on the agenda’ — Accept the resignation of Merideth Gilbert in June of 1983. Mrs. Gilbert has taught in the Hastinp system for 20 years. — Approve diplomas for 233 graduating students and 99 students who have completed the adult education program. —- Offer a full driven’ education plan for the 1983-84 school year at a cost of $80.85 per student for the district. Total cost will be $27,958. — Fund co-curricuiar activities including athletics from sources other than operating funds for the 198344 school year. House IlVlIdV 8x.30Dtiir.Jtfng*Sit Visit with Gary, Ray, Ri See Our New Line of /free) SUPERIOR TOOLS A complete line of home and shop tools! —’ $lOOor 10% Off ...ON ANY PURCHASE Adjustable-Breakaway Fluorescent TORQUE WRENCH TMWUUWT. 8 50 *14 Fence Pliers . $695 mnum *39” WOODLATHE *189” SOCKETSETS ... to match your home and farm needs. 1983 , I Eauip’nenx I &Supp'ieS l Catalog — Most motors repaired in one day for industry. ■for«n&^orn®- • FREE ESTIMATES • PICK UP TOURS Boats SAILBOAT: Islands 17, two sails, trailer, boom tent. 9488958. Hastings, after 6 p.m. (5-19)_____________________ FOR SALE: 12 ft. metal boat with oars and anchors, $105. Call 616-374-7287.__________ FOR SALE: 12 ft. alum, boat. $185. Call 616-374-7287. Hastings has been on a five hour day for the entire 1982-83 year. The six hour day will increase costs by about 170,000, Miller said. ••Everybody said that they wanted a six hour day,” Miller said, reacting to the K-12 study committee report released by a 160 member community group, last month. "We’re answering the demands of the citizens of the community." Miller said that the six hour school day will add to instructional time for all students; will allow students, especially in the high school, to take extra courses; will allow more flexibility in scheduling ; should enable the band, vocal music and agriculture programs to grow because more students will be able to take the classes; and it will reduce the class size in science, math and English at the junior high school. The superintendent also said that the district started the year out $362,000 in deficit and will end up with a $35,000 budget surplus. He added that the budget picked up an ad­ ditional $170,000 in working money because of the teacher’s recent concession on per­ centage of salary increase. If we dee't stock it, we’ll order it Electric Motor Repair ... ON MOST MOTOR REPAIRS New Motors In Stock! Electric Motor Service 1569 Bedford Road " EA Sales... Service... Repairs Phone 945-5113 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-05-19.pdf b6762ffe06f8ea99893e939d202c734e PDF Text Text Mayl9,1983 News-Wrap Hearing set on bonding for school building repairs City police recover stolen automobile Hastings City Police recovered a white, 1982 Camera Monday morning, that was reported stolen Sunday morning from a home on W. Walnut St. Thieves reportedly entered the home of Mary Darrow, and stole a checkbook, credit cards and car keys, before driving the vehicle away. A short while laler, a vehicle matching the description of the stolen one backed into a fence on S. StateSt. in Woodland, then fled the scene, say police. Police say the theft is under in­ vestigation. Damage to the car is estimated at 4600. Franklin Campbell files for council seat Franklin Campbell, 328 W. Colfax, is the fifth individual to file a nominating petition for the upcoming Odd Year General Election for the City of Hastings. Campbell, a former council member, is making his bid for a comeback to the first ward aiderman seat. At stake in this year’s elections are four, four-year aiderman seats, one four-year term on the Board of Review, and two-year mayor, city clerk and treasurer positions. Democrats play bingo weekly The Barry County Democratic Purty is holding weekly bingo games on Thursday at the American Legion Hall in Hastings. The earlybird game starts at 6:30 p.m. and the regular game begins at 7 p.m. Bob Edwards, party chairman, said that they will be playing each week to raise funds for a non-profit organization. “Many groups are having trouble with financing and we thought this could be a way the Democratic Party could contribute to the community,” Edwards said. Groups interested in receiving funds should contact Edwards or another party official. Edwards also said that the Barry County Fair Board has granted the Democrats permission to operate bingo games at the fair. A portion of that money will go to the fair. “Our games are not political rallies, they’re bingo.” Edwards said. Grant gives county $28,000 for food and shelter Barry County has been chosen to receive $27,928 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area. The county was selected by a national board made up of national voluntary organizations, chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The board was charged to distribute $50 million appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of feeding and shelter programs in high need areas around the country The grant is made to county non­ profit organizations. A local board, made up of County Commissioner Rae Hoare; Steve Loftus of the Hastings Area Community Fund; Denis Munson of Barry County Red Cross; John Barnett, Salivation Army; and Rev. Myron Williams, Barry County Ministerial Association; will determine how the funds awarded to the county will be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by private voluntary organizations in the area. Under terms of the grant from the national board, local organizations chosen to receive these funds must be non-profit, have a voluntary board, have an accounting system and conduct an annual audit, practice non­ discrimination and have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and shelter programs. A meeting is being held today at 2 p.m. in the Board of Commissioners room in the Courthouse Annex to present information on the grant to non­ profit agencies. Organizations in­ terested in receiving funds must prepare their paperwork by 5 p.m. on Monday. The grant has been made directly tn the Hastings Area Community Fund, which is the local United Way organiztion. Administrator for the grant will be Marshall Belson, executive director of the Community Fund. Calinda Munson, executive director of the Barry County Red Cross, will act as assistant administrator. An associate member of the board over­ seeing the grant is George Elliot, who is the new chairman of the Barry County Red Cross.. For more information, contact the Barry County Red Cross at 945-3122. Sandy Schondelmayer takes a moment to look at the Barry County Farm Bureau window display in the Sears store window on Wednesday afternoon. The Farm Bureau an^ a number of local employers nad storefront displays on Livelihood Day of Michigan Week, which was a solute to the businesses and industries of the community and state. For more Michigan Week photos, turn inside. Hastings observes Michigan Week Michigan Week is designed as both a celebration of this state — of it’s natural beauty and abundant opportunities for work and leisure — and as a chance to learn more about our fellow citizens as well as about the state's products, government, history, and possible future. Many in Hastings have taken advantage of that design during the past few days as the community has observed it's own version of Michigan Week, the events being sponsored by the newly-formed Hastings Exchange Club and aided by several other local organizations. Young and old alike have either par­ ticipated or observed such ihingsTas iuvai students assuming the duties of public of­ ficials, the rededication of the Freedom Shrine, a picnic at the park during Heritage Day. historical displays and presentations, a special effort to honor local business and industry, a meal of Michigan-grown food, and a display of agricultural products. Still ahead is today's focus on local education with the public invited to visit school facilities and classrooms. Thursday's plans also include a recreation of the at­ mosphere of the one-room schoolhouse by­ Mary Young’s Central School class. Friday is Hospitality Day with free parking and free transportation by Barry County Transit. The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is also making available a packet of literature illustrating the many local recreational facilities. Saturday wraps up the week with Youth Day and includes a wide assortment of ac­ tivities planned at the Central School-Junior High campus. They are: two Story Hours at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for pre-schoolers to third graders put on by the Friends of the Library; a special flag raising ceremony at 10 a.m. by several youth groups at the junior high; a dunk tank from 10a.m. to2 p.m.; a face painting event from 10a.m. to2 p.m.; an art booth on display all day; a pet parade, sponsored by the 4-H, at 11 Hastings to have James K. White, a Grand Rapids attorney with the firm of Clan-, Nantz. Hoffius, Rankin and Cooper, prepare the bonds at a cost of less than $2,000. The bonds Schools return to six-hour day by Norma Peterson Hastings students will return to a six hour school day for the 1983-84 year. The school board unanimously approved adding the extra hour at Monday's meeting. The schools have been on a five hour day for the entire 1982-83 year. The six hour day will increase costs by about $70,000, Robert Miller, acting superintendent, estimated last week. The K-12 Study Group recommended lengthening the school day. Miller said that in a survey conducted at the high school. 400 of the 1,040 students indicated a desire to take another class. “It was a matter of priorities, what was most important to the education of the youngsters," Miller said. He added that there was also concern that Hastings would lose its accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools because of the shortened day. “It is a prestigious thing that makes it easier for students to get into college,” Miller said of the accreditation. “The extra hour will allow for more variety, additional class time and make it easier to schedule, resulting in fewer con­ flicts," Miller continued. “It will also reduce class size in the junior high, which is im- portant." may then be sold at public auction or negotiated privately. White is a bonding attorney frequently used by Barry County. Under this option, Miller explained, the district would serve as its own agent, hiring its own tending attorney for a set fee, and hiring its own architect for a set fee. He said that supervision of the repairs would be decided at the June 6 hearing. “We've let our buildings go for the last ten years and cannot let them go any longer,” Miller said. “The buildings are essential and valuable.” Headlines this week: • Mayor. Tax hike will avoid city layoffs...page 1 • Misak closes landfill after hearing...page 11 • Millage hike? School study is analyzed... page 1 Continued on page 11 Banner Demoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings, Michigan Volume 128, No. 20 Price 20* Thursday, May 19,1983 City personnel layoffs imminent if council does not pass tax increase, says mayor If the city council does not approve raising the city tax rate to 16.2 mills, the amount authorized by the city charter, then layoffs will probably result, says Hastings Mayor Kenneth J. Howe. “I personally don’t see how we can come up the money without laying off people," says Howe. The city faces a $41,320 shortfall in operating revenue to meet the 1983-84 bi- ’’et. The .8229 mill increase is expected to generate $46,932 over last year's revenues. A public hearing on the proposed tax in­ crease is scheduled for Monday, at 7:45 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall. Contlnuad on paga 6 (additional photos of activities on page 5) “The hearing will be an opportunity for the public to inform the council, and for the council to inform the public, as to our financial needs in the coming year," says Howe? The city’s tax rate of 15.68 mills has remained the same for the past three years, but because of a new state law, the rate has fallen to 15.3771 this year. “Now we’re to the point where inflation, fringe benefits, insurance, power, lighting, have all increased to the point where 15.3771 mills will no longer cover our expected ex­ penditures,” says Howe. Helping hand... Robert Smith (left) and Jeff Wolfe finish putting together a "looney duck pup­ pet". The puppets were built by the advanced wood class at Hastings High School, but the class finished the projects with the help of students from Southeastern and Central Schools. The advanced wood class also constructed 56 "bug boxes” to go along with it s 54 looney duck puppets. (Banner photo) Howe says the additional millage will balance the budget, as long as the state maintains its present funding level. City budget planners have already lopped off $176,285 from departments' budget proposals: — The police department has to settle for one new cruiser, instead of the two it requested, at a savings of $12,500. — The Department of Public Services was denied $128,080 it requested for streets. That means no new construction of streets, curbs and gutters, other than through special assessments, says Howe. The new budget does, however, afford at least one addition for city government. The budget committee approved an extra $11,500 capital outlay expenditure for the city clerk for a new computer. Sharon Vickery, city clerk, says it’s time for a new computer. “We have a computer now that we’ve had for eight years that we are having problems with, and it’s time for a new one," she says. She explains that the new computer will speed up her office’s bookkeeping process, and cut down on handling time of ledgers and other paperwork. NEWS ANALYSIS School study points toward a millage request to restore programs by Ken Reibel Exchange Club will charter TONIGHT The Hastings Exchange Club will receive its official charter in ceremonies tonight at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church parish house. About 80 people are expected to at­ tend the 6:30 p.m. reception and 7 p.m. banquet, including state club officials and members of the Battle Creek Exchange Club, which sponsored the local group. A special meeting of the Hastings Board of Education will be held on June 6 to determine whether the schools should bond for up to $350,000 to fund building repairs. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the junior high school vocal music room. Robert Miller, acting superintendent, said that the projects being reviewed are for roof repairs at several buildings, estimated to cost $226,000 to $230,000, and windows at Central School and the Central Annex, estimated at $90,000 to $100,000. He said that the repairs are being based on the recommendations of the K-12 Study Group report. "We’re not asking for a vote of the people,’’ Miller said. “We’re committing to pay back the bonds out of the general fund. We’re not committing to increase taxes." He added that this appears to be an ideal time to issue bonds because of the extremely competitive interest rates available. At Monday's school board meeting, Miller presented four options for handling the repairs. The first was to go for a millage vote to fund the projects. The second option was to contract with Daverman Associates, a Grand Rapids architectural firm, to do an energy audit for $8,400. If Daverman’s proposal is accepted, the board must hire the firm to do the necessary work at its own rate of pay. The Company will arrange for the bond sale at nine percent interest. A third option was to contract with Daverman for roof repairs only, bonding for approximately $275,000 over a 10 year period. Daverman would provide drawings, specifications and supervision. There would be a fee of $24,500 at nine percent to be in­ cluded in the bond issue. The final option Miller presented would be The real difference between wishful thinking and the reality of what the schools can have is money. Hastings school officials realize this well as they pore over the $3 million worth of recommendations included in the 13 reports prepared by the K-12 Curriculum Study Group. The schools may have once had a school physician, but that was in more economically stable, and prosperous times. It is safe to say that the school board, the caretakers of the public’s tax money, will look to restoring vital lost services before adding embellishments such as foreign language instruction in the elementary grades, a swimming pool in the high school, or a school physician. The most frequently suggested items from the various committee reports have been outlined in the past six issues of the Banner. They are restoration of a six-hour school day, the hiring of a curriculum coordinator, a reduced student-teacher ratio, library services, counseling, fulltime building principals and department heads. The cost, as estimated by the finance committee of the study group, of restoring these services alone could well top$l million. Two of the recommendations have alreadybeen acted upon: the board, at its April meeting, authorized the incoming superintendent to hire a curriculum coor­ dinator. and the board this week voted to return the school to a six-hour day this fall. Board members and administrative of­ ficials have indicated that they will acton the recommendations one by one. rather than instituting all of the above at once. The board is clearly taking seriously what Dr. William Baxter, board president, called “an over­ whelming sentiment of the people who wrote the study." In response to a question from the audience. Baxter, at the April board meeting, said the board will ask three questions when setting priorities for recommendations: “What can we do with the existing monies available? What changes can we make within the framework of the budget available? And if we go for a millage, what types of things might that millage be aimed at?” When talking with board members and administrators, it is apparent that exisiting monies are tight. There just simply isn’t $1 million available to restore the most frequently suggested programs. Officials have demonstrated that changes can be made, within the budget framework, to save money. The Hastings Education Association's recent giveback of $180,000 in scheduled pay raises is an example of such change. The move affo-ded the school district some much-appreciated flexibility in the budget process, but not enough to restore all the services lost. The answer, then, seems to be a millage increase, and that is exactly what is being talked about these days. "What types of things might the millage beaimedat?" is the question that school officials will be asking themselves in the coming weeks as the millage bandwagin starts to roll. Robert Miller, acting superintendent of schools, says that when the district decides to go for a millage increase, it will take "a more positive approach than last year.” Last year, voters were presented few choices. If the millage fails, they were told, then the school would suffer. And that's exactly what happened, as voters soundly rejected a proposed 5.3 mill increase, and 39 teachers, counselorsand librarians were laid off. Voters were angry then. The economy was much worse than it is today, and the big issue was contractual pay raises for teachers and other school personnel. Does a property owner really want to finance a pay raise for teachers when so many vital school services are absent? This year, the threat is not as imminent There is nothing to be taken away if the millage fails, because the schools have been stripped to the bone, so to speak, and have learned to make do in a less-thansatisfactory sort of way under the present austerity budget. Contract talks are not as big an issue this year as they were last. Instead of being threatened with cuts if the millage doesn’t pass, voters will be presented a list of additions to the schools. Opening the libraries will cost so much. Calling back laid-off counseling personnel so much more. And these additions will come as no surprise, and will be understood by the 160 individuals who told the school board what the district needs, and the hundreds more who have kept abreast of the reports. �The Hustings Bonner. Thursdoy, Moy 19, 1983 — Poge2 Head-on collision kills one on Coats Grove Road A 19-year-old Hastings man was killed early Saturday morning following a head-on collision on Coats Grove Rd. near near Leach Lake. Douglas Harold Skinner. 301 W. State Rd., Hastings, was pronounced dead at Pennock Hospital at 2:30 a.m.. approximately one hnur after the collision. Slate police say Skinner was eastbound when he was met head on by a car driven by Paul J Hoogterp. 17. E. Brook St., Grand Rapids. Hoogterp and his passenger, Wendy Ann MacNicol, 17. Swather SE, Cutlerville, were taken to Pennock Hospital, then transferred to Grand Rapids’ Butterworth Hospital. Hoogterp u as treated for facial lacerations and released. A hospital spokesman Monday reported MacNicol’s condition as good. Hoogterp and Mac Nicol were reportedly returning to Grand Rapids from a cottage on Leach Lake, after winding up a night at the high school prom. Hoogterp, westbound, had just crested a hill near 320 Coats Grove when he struck the Skinner vehicle head on. State police say the accident is under in­ vestigation. Skinner, a 1981 Hastings High School Charles Wardin Police Beat A lit AIS' SAW and tackle box. together worth approximately S500. were reported stolen Monday from the James Cronover residence, 344 W. Stale Rd Cronover told Hastings City Police the box contained baits %a^!XHdU^X°r,h01' m°”'hi5 Week ’°"OWin9 ,h° de°'h °' Charl“ City police dispatcher succumbs to heart attack Charles H. Wardin, 54, who worked at the Hastings City Police Dept, as a day dispatcher for the past five years, died in his Woodland home early Tuesday rr>ming of an apparent heart attack. to the Editor surance coverage, or legal representation. “I’m not opposed lousing local people,” he said. “I told the auctioneers that next time we will solicit bids and see what we get." Lear said that Dorr received 10 percent of the approximately $26,000 raised by the auction which saw a variety of road equip­ ment, including numerous vehicles, go on the block. “The auctions are bi-annual." Lear noted. *We usually don't acquire enough equipment for an annual one." Explaining the road commission’s decision to use Dorr, Lear said he "came highly recommended" by Van Buren County. "He performed an auction for the road com- Wardin was born in Hiawatha Brown, Kansas, Sept. 19, 1928. He joined the department in June, 1978, and had previously worked for the Fairfield. Ill. Police Department. He served as a paratrooper in the United States Andy for a short time before joining the Air Force, where he served for 21 years, including o lour of duty in Vietnam. Police officials praised Wardin for his efficiency. "He was very efficient. You couldn’t ask for a better man." says Gordon Trick, deputy chief of police. “He always knew where everything was, and he always had everything on time." Police Chief Mark Steinfort says Wardin * "did a very fine job," and adds, "We’ll really miss him." Wardin is survived by his wife, Phyllis, by Norma Peterson three step-daughters, Cynthia Sheraden of The Hastings drivers’ education program Fairfield, Ill., Marita Sue Stowell of Lake will return to a full program, this year, after Odessa, and Donna Kay Vaughan of operating a minimum standard program last Jeanette, La.; three sisters, Margaret year. Fritch, Eva Phillips and Opal Smith, all of Monday, the board of education Kansas, and three grandsons. unanimously approved adding 55,000 from Services were held Thursday morning at operating monies to fund the expanded the Mapes Fisher Funeral Home in Sunfield. program. This will provide for training 280 Internment will be Saturday in Fairfield, III. students who will turn age 16 by June of 1984. The total ct st to the district will be $27,958, an average of $99.85 per student. “W jr Barry County Last year’s abbreviated program cost the % / Community district $18,000, a figure that would rise to $23,000, Robert Miller, acting superin­ tendent. said. Miller explained that the rise in co* is due to a higher num her of students, reduced state aid and a higher rate of in­ structional pay. Barry County Social Services “For an extra $5,000, I'd rather see a • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • quality program." Miller said. School board member Richard Shaw EDITOR'S NOTE: Thit column will be published agreed, saying. "I’ve heard nothing but on a regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking volunteers complaints from parents about last year’s moy make use of this space. Information should program." be made known to Norine Jocobs 948-3254 or Miller said that the full program will Don Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services. provide for 30 hours of class time. 44 hours on the driving range and 44 hours of road OFFICE HELP time. Volunteers are needed immediately to assist Ernest Strong, director of drivers’ other volunteers contact community resources for education, said that last year's program was needy folks. Other regular office skills may also be used. Temporary or permanent volunteer a state approved competency-based position: you name the hours. Call Don Rewa program. at 948 3259. "There were between 140 to 160 schools who. for financial reasons, were allowed to TRANSPORTERS run the competency program." Strong said. Men and women willing to help drive D.S.S. clients to necessary doctor appointments. Last year’s students were given a copy of Occasional trips....we match the trip to your the booklet "What every driver must know" schedule. Gas mileage reimbursement available. and the drivers’ education text. There were Coll Don at 948-3259. allowed to study and take a test. If they DELIVERY MEN passed the test, they were allowed to “comp Mem on needed to pickup donations ond deliver out" of the class, then spend two hours on the them to needy families. Time is 3 hours every road, take a half-hour road test and receive a month or as when needed. Coll Norine Jacobs driving permit. 01948-3254. If a student did not pass the test, he spent SPRING CLEANING 10 hours in the classroom, then retook the Time to clean up the bosement. garage or closets? test and received a few more hours on the We recycle good useable clothes, furniture ond road. graduate, is the son of Roger and Mary Cans, W. State Rd., Hastings. Mass was held Wednesday, at 10:30 a m at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church •n l Ro*Jert E- Consani officiating. Buriai will be in the St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Hubbardston mission and sheriff department there,” Lear added, "and as a result they had a real good turnout." Lear explained further that Dorr is a mechanic who specializes in selling road equipment. "Heknows the equipment and he knows other road commissions and (private) contractors’’ Lear said. “He's aware of what they need.” "Some of the items came in over what we anticipated,” Lear added. “We felt he proved himself there.” Lear also said some of those in attendance — an estimated 200 persons — were there as a result of Dorr. On the question of whether the commission should spend tax money locally, Lear said he felt the department was also a part of the state. "I feel the state is also our territory,” he elaborated. “Would we sell the equipment just locally? We advertised it statewide. If we start isolating ourselves, (I think) we'll find out we need the support of surrounding areas. “As a public agency we owe it to the public to get the most money we can for the equipment,” he also pointed out. “We felt with this particular auction (of specialized type of items) we should do this (use Dorr).” He said he had explained those reasons to the local auctioneers who called him. School board returns to full drivers’ ed program Parents anonymous helps To the Editor: As a member of P.A. (Parents Anonymous), I feel compelled to tell parents that they don’t have to “abuse” their children in order to benefit from this support group. I became involved with P.A. to help me cope with the fact I myself had been an abused child. I found out I wasn't alone with this problem, and that compassionate and caring people really wanted to help me. I'm lucky, I broke the “child abuse” cycle, and that my child has never experienced what is commonly thought of as abuse. Parenting is the most demanding job in the world, and it’s the job we are least prepared for. If you were brought up in a home where the parenting skills were poor, then chances are you are having difficulty with parenting. Call P.A. MS-3940. _ Jan Arquilla Grandparents’ Day applauded To the Editor: We should like to express our appreciation to all the staff and the PTO of the Nor­ theastern School (Hastings) for their out­ standing Grandparents’ Day on May 13. We have been to many elementary "open houses" but never to a better organized nor innovative one. The community should be proud of their school system. In a time of decreasing federal and state support, we are glad to see that Hastings is backing their schools by undergirding their children’s futures with their financial commitments and giving of time and talent to help until hopefully the art, music, and kindred programs can be reestablished next fall. Sincerely. Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Northrop Farmington (Rachel Mepham's grandparents) Hastings Volunteers appliances. Donations are tax deductible. Coll Norine Jocobs 948-3254. Your donation is given free of charge to someone in Borry County. Banner Send Form P.S. 3579 lo P.O. Box 8 (USPS071-830) 1952 N. Broodway. P.O. Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 20 — Thursday, May 19.1983 Subscription Rotes $10 per year in Barry County SI 2 per year in adjoining counties: and ‘13.50 per year elsewhere Strong said that 21 students have signed up to repeat the course, but there were more that did not pass. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. \ LAW N MOWER, tools, wheelbarrow and roto tiller were reported stolen Saturday from the Mike Reid residence. 414 W. Mill St. Court News Road commission explains use of out-ot-county auctioneer The Barry County Road Commission's use of an out-of-the-area auctioneer — Charles Dorr of Lawrence — to sell it’s used equip­ ment on April 30 caused an adverse reaction with some county auctioneers. Their complaint was that the service had not been bidded out and also that the com­ mission should have spent it’s tax money locally by hiring a county person. Road commission engineer Ron Lear, when questioned on the subject a week ago* said he had received "about three calls so far" from area auctioneers. On the first complaint. Lear explained that “by law we (the road commission) don't have to bid services such as an auction, in­ and tackles collected over the last 30 years. The drivers’ education program is required by the state. “It does bother me to be forced by the state to to put money into non-academic programs," board member Richard Groce said. Groos added, however, that the drivers’ education program could be upgraded more than any other program with a $5,000 in­ crease. Miller also announced that the drivers' education instructors have agreed to a wage concession. They will be working at the same rate of pay they were five years ago, he said, at $12.23 per hour, rather than a projected $14.05 per hour. In other business: — The board approved an agreement with the city for summer tax collection. The school district will pay $2 per parcel for collection on 3,000 city parcels of land. — On a 6-1 vote, the board agreed to fund athletics and all other co-curricular ac­ tivities from sources other than operating monies for the 1983-84 school year. Board President William Baxter voted against the recommendation. “Personally. I fee! it’s time we put a little money back into athletics,’’ Baxter said. Funding for athletics has not come from operating monies for the last three years. — The board approved diplomas for 233 graduating seniors and 99 adult education students. — The board accepted the resignation of Meredith Gilbert after 20 years of service in the Hastings school system. Mrs. Gilbert worked as a counselor and is currently teaching first grade at Northeastern school. — Approval was given to borrow $250,000 at eight percent interest from Hastings City Bank from June 3 to June 30. — A $300 expenditure was approved to allow the schools to join MHA-Hospital Purchasing Service. This will allow the schools to pur­ chase food, supplies, furnitire and equip­ ment at a reduced rate. PnlioA a rracl turn Inr ■ VllVC C1IT6SI IWO lOl Summit Steel burglary Two Hastings men are in custody for the May 10 break-in and safe burglary at the Summit Steel Processing Corp, plant on E. Railroad St. Lewis Weyerman. 20. Green St., was arrested Monday and arraigned Tuesday on charges of breaking and entering with the intent to commit a felony, and larceny with safe damage. Lewis Erway, 18. E. State St., is scheduled for arraignment sometime today on the same charges. Bond for each man is set at $15,000 or 10 percent. Each faces up to life imprisonment on the larceny with safe damage charge. Breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony carries up to 10 years in prison. City police say the pair worked for several hours to remove a bar from a window, then chiseled through a foot of concrete to reach a safe. Seven-hundred dollars were reported stolen in the burglary. A 31-year-old Lowell man received one ,r!jail and three years probation for third offense driving under the influence of liquor. Gary Blakeslee. 4D0'a N. Monroe. Lowell, was arrested by Barry County sheriff deputies on March 15. on M43 near Coats Grove Rd. According to court records. Blakeslee has been convicted twice before of drunk driving, once in May. 1981. and December. 1979. Blakeslee will serve h.s sentence in the Lat<ML.C!!!n!y Jai1 Judge Richard Shuster ordered Blakeslee to pay $300 in fines and costs, and not to drive a motor vehicle without permission from a probation agent. Blakeslee was further ordered to par­ ticipate in substance abi^e treatment, and to attend alcoholics anonymtxB. The crime of third offense drunk driving is a felony, punishable by not less than one year, nor more than five years in jail, and a fine of between $500 and $5,000. In other court proceedings: Penny Ann Lee. 26, 2220 Tanner Lake Rd., received five years probation and SI,300 in fines and costs for felonious driving. Sheriff deputies say Lee was involved in an August, 1982 hit and run accident on M-66 in Maple Grove Townshio, in which a pedestrian, James Lee Friddle, was seriously injured. conceal harbor, maintain, polect, aid or assist the offender, to-wit: Richard Mar­ chese, and-or Mary Marchese, and-or Donald Marchese, and-or Kathleen Mar­ chese, with the knowledge that the offender had committed the felony and with the intent to aid the offender in avoiding or escaping detection, and punishment.” The crime is punishable by up lu five years tn prison, a $19,000 fine, or both. Susan Marie Norris. 2303 Nadeau Rd., Monroe, pleaded not guilty to a charge of accessory after the fact to the October. 1982 arson of a Nashville home. Court records state that Norris “was an accessory after the fact ton felony in that she did, after the commission of a felony, to-wit: Arson of a Dwelling House, feloniously Derrik S. Ayles. 21. 2450 Devine Rd.. Nash­ ville. pleaded guilty to larceny in a building tn connection with the March break-in of a Castleton Township home. Sentencing is set for June 24. Lakewood High drug probe results in five arrests Five Lake Odessa men were arrested Wectoesday morning on charges of delivery of cocaine, LSD and marijuana, and six more are being sought, following a months-long investigation where an undercover agent posed as a high school student, Lake Odessa police said. The five are Brian Cross. 21, Donald Dennie, 21, Dean Dennie. 23, Floyd Dunklee, 22, and Randy Messer, 19, all of Lake Odessa. The probe resulted in warrants for 11 in­ dividuals in all, involving 25 separate counts of delivery of drugs, said Sgt. Julie Smith of the Lake Odessa Police Department. Six more are being sought as of Thursday morning, including three which have reportedly left the state, said Smith.. The probe was launched last fall after school officials complained of drug frame in the high school and junior high, said Smith A woman police officer from another area was enrolled, with the school’s permission, in Lakewood High School, for three months, gathering information. In mid-January, the investigation was pecked up by state police narcotics investigators, said Smith. Police said that the drugs buys were made m Eaton Barry and Ionia Counties. PUBLIC OPINION Should the state make work for jobless? Chuck Purdun Whitey Rohr Ron Horn Dena Wlnlck ■ M Floyd Todd Mrs. Charles Richardson Jackie Hunnicutt • QUESTION • Governor Blanchard's economic recovery proposals bring back ’ memories of (he depression-era WPA and CCC jobs programs. Are you in favor of statesponsored jobs for teenagers and the unemployed? Chuck Purdun. Middleville: "Sure. If it keeps people working, then that’s what you have to do." Purdun says that the siate should have people do "any work that's available." and says the Upper Peninsula is a good place for work. “There's a lot of woods up there.” Martha France Dena Winick, Hastings: “I don't see why not. It worked very well when Roosevelt was president, during the depression. She says bridges, roads and parks all need work. "And if some of the unemployed have special skills, put them to work." Floyd Todd, Leach Lake: "I'm in favor of it if they make them work for their money. If it was like the WPA it would probably work out alright because they had to put their time in. There is a lot of work to do. things like picking up ’he brush on the side of the road." Mrs. Charles Richardson. Ix?r.g Lake and Battle Creek: "Yes, I think everyone should have an equal opportunity to work. The state’s as good as any (to provide jobs). Whitey Rohr. Hastings: "I think we need it badly. It’s needed in the worst way. It would give people something to do, and make them feel like they're needed " He says it would lx? better to put people to work rather than using expensive machinery. Jackie Hunnicutt. Hastings: "1 think we should ihave the state-sponsored jobs). 1 have a stale job so maybe that’s why. I think it would help them (teenagers and the unemployed) find work." Ron Horn. Nashville: "If it was for adults, I would be in favor, but not for the teenagers We should be helping families, and not kids who are buying stereos and radios and so on The jobs should lx? for the man. or the woman, of the house. " Martha France. Woodland: "I suppose we should have something. The CCC camps were good. So many people are out of work. I feel sorry for the teenagers and the men who have families Io support who don’t have jobs." �The Hostings Bonner. Thursday. May 19, 1983__ Social Sy]eiv5 what’s cookin ’ This week featuring... Bonnie Converse Bell-Cornish plan summer wedding The parents of Cyan Bell and Cyle Cornish are happy to announce their engagement Dyan is a 1983 graduate of Lakewood High School. Cyle is a 19B1 graduate of Lakewood High School and is employed at Flying Colors Cap and Jacket Company of Middleville A summer 1983 wedding is being planned Fassets to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Kir Mr- ____ .. Sarver-Hoffman engagement told Pastor and Mrs. Russell Sarver of Hastings are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Vickie L., to Edward C. Hoffman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hoffman of Fort Wayne. Ind. Vickie is a graduate of Hastings High School and is enrolled in computer programming at the Indiana Vocational Technical Institute. Ed is a graduate of New Haven High School in New Haven, Ind. and is a 1981 graduate of Indiana Vocational Technical Institute. Both Ed and Vickie are presently em­ ployed at Summit Health, Inc. of Fort Wayne, Ind. A July 30 wedding in Fort Wayne is being planned. George Adriansons to celebrate 25th Mr. and Mrs. George E. Adrianson of R.R. No. 1. 2nd St., Shelbyville. Mich, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday, May 22 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at their home. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The open house will be hosted by their three children. George and Kathy were married May 23, 1958 in Piainw-ell. Mich. " ... Mr. and Mrs. Perry Fassett of Hastings will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 3 p.m. to 5 p m. on Sunday, May 22 at Leason Sharpe Hall of the Presbyterian Church. The open house is being hosted by their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fassett, and their daughter, Miss Joan Knoll-Christensen united in marriage Pamela Ann Knoll and Jeffrey Mark Christensen were united in marriage on April 30, 1983 at the Vermontville Bible Church. Rev. Paul Boger performed the ceremony in the presence of 180 guests. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. H. James Knoll, Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. William Christensen of Vermontville. The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a flowing white chiffon gown trimmed with lace and pink rose ap­ pliques. She carried a bouquet of roses and carnations touched with baby’s breath. Kelli Knoll, sister of _ne bride, served as maid of honoi. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Denise Mead and Judy Knoll. They wore gowns of soft pink trimmed in white lace. David Christensen, brother of the groom, served as best man and groomsmen were Doug Knoll and Tim Ostergren. Ushers were Doug Hansbarger and Steve Hoybook. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Ed and Nancy Johncock. Casey Hansbarger scattered flower petals while Matthew Knoll carried the bride’s train. Mrs. Becky Christensen served as pianist with Lorraine McClelland as soloist. Honored guests were Mrs. Doris Marshall and Mrs. Earl Knoll, grandmothers of the bride, and Mr. Ed Beaty, grandfather of the groom. Michelle Frith attended at the guestbook. Assisting at the reception were Denise Valdick, Rachel Hartenburg, and Karen Hoybook. The happy couple honeymooned at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids. They are now making their home in Lansing. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Christensen at their home in Vermontville. Harry, Grace Bronson to celebrate 40th An open house will be held to honor Harry and Grace Bronson on their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday, May 29 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at their home on 129 W. Colfax, Hastings. The occasion is being put on by their children, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Englerth, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Englerth, and Mr. and Mrs. Donalu Kosbar. They request no gifts be brought. FassetL Perry Fassett and Faida Ogden were united in marriage on January 27, 1933 in Charlevoix. Friends and relatives are invited for the celebration. Your presence is the only gifts desired. Berkimers to observe 25th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Robert Berkimer, Jr., of Nashville will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on May 24. They were married at the former Assyria Gospd Church. Their children are David, Lois, Nancy and Paul. Jon Hayner. the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Hayner of Aztec. New Mexico, a former area resident, will graduate from Bloomfield High School May 23. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bur­ dette Hayner and the late Duane Miller and Mr. and Mrs. La Verne Cooper of Florida. Jon ranked fourth in his class and is a member of the National Honor Society. He was Language Club president and has worked for three years at the Farmers Market in Bloomfield. He is still undecided about his future, although he has been offered a scholarship from Loretto Heights College in Denver, Colo. Another alternative is to attend a program called "Last Days Ministry” to prepare for missionary work in a foreign country. Birthday party planned for Hazel Doolittle In celebration of her 90th birthday or. Saturday. May . 21,. Hazel Doolittle _______ of Hastings will be honored with a family party at the home of her daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Howard (Dorothy) Frost of Barlow Lake. Middleville. Attending the party also will be Mrs. Doolittle’s son, Mr. and Mrs. Don Doolittle of Hastings, five grandchildren. 12 of her 14 great- grandchildren, her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Les (Norma) Wilcox of Arizona, and a niece, Mrs. Betty McGowan of Syracuse. New York. FAST Repair Service • Engraving JH’E^jKR' • Watch Repair f-. HODGES JEWELRY 122 W State St. Hastings “a hometown girl” who “wouldn’t want to move anywhere else. “I like a small town where people know everybody. And the school system has been good to me and to my kids,” she said. Bonnie was born in Plainwell and she and her husband, Charles, lived on the east coast for about a year when he was in the service, but she has spent the majority of her life in the Hastings area. She graduated from Hastings High School >n 1959 and was married the following week. The couple's two eldest children also graduated from the same alma mater. The youngest, Donald, will receive his diploma from Hastings High this June. The Converses' son Charles and his wife, Pam, live in Carlton Cento-. A daughter, Debra, is married to Ted Baker and they reside in Texas. Bonnie and her husband, a city employee with the street department, have lived at their home near AlgonquinLake for 16 years. “I’ve always worked,” said Bonnie. Her first job was as a nurse’s aid in a small nursing home. She and her husband also ran the former Auto Tag Inn Restaurant for a year. Bonnie has spent nearly 14 years of her career at Provincial House. She worked as a nurse’s aide there when she started in 1969. She also was a ward clerk. Bonnie now serves as a patient coordinator-social ser­ vices designee in the office at Provincial House. Part of her duties include handling new admittances and interviewing families. "I’ve had some training in social work. I really like it because it's varied. I like working with people and it’s challenging to work with their problems," she said. Bonnie enjoys a variety of sparetime activities that are as varied as collecting delicate china cups and saucers to riding a motorcycle. She and her family are avid motorcyclists and recently cycled to Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio during a nine-day journey. “We like to take our time (when traveling via motorcycles) and see what the areas have to offer, stopping at caverns and museums.” Occasionally, the family spends time in their cabin up north, near Irons. A collection of cups and saucers is a hobby that Bonnie began in her childhood. “I have cups and saucers that were my grandma's and great-grandmother's and one from Norway.” Bonnie also collects bells. Her children started giving them to her years ago and the collection has grown with the addition of bells given by friends. She also likes to dance and enjoys all types of country-western music. Reading and crocheting are other favorite activities. “I like to crochet afghans and also do some craft type things like making things from plastic canvas. Making bazaar items for her church’s annual event keeps Bonnie busy too. A member of Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings, she is active in the Sarah Circle guild and has served as its secretary for two years and has been a past bazaar chairman. Bonnie often lends a hand chopping ingredients when the guild makes its 'famous pasties* to sell. She also serves on the church stewardship board For about the past dozen years, Bonnie has been active with the local Women of the Moose and has held several offices in the Marriage Licenses Former area resident graduates from school Ph. 945-2963 by Elaine Gilbert Bradley Colvin, Hastings, 25 and Katherine Vitale, Hastings, 22. Charles Mullett, Hastings 35 and Mary Haddix, Hastings, 38. Douglas Peck, Hastings, 26 and Kimberly Sheldon, Hastings, 21. LaVern Decker, Nashville, 21 and Cherry White, Burlington, 22. Ronald Schantz, Middleville, 30 and Norma Potts, Middleville, 31. Richard Olson, Middleville, 18 and Rona Gould, Middleville, 18. Robert Houkom, Middleville, 36 and Kathleen Willyard, Middleville, 37. Elmer Rayner, Hastings, 67 and Jewell Norton, Hastings, 55. Kirk Wolf, Plainwell, 20 and Malia Perricone, Otsego, 20. Keith Brown, Bedford, 44 and Beverly Garrett, Battle Creek, 36. Paul Debrie, Sr., Middleville, 52 and Shirley Howrigon, Middleville, 45. Peter Hull, Freeport, 24 and Rebecca Chapin, Freeport, 28. John Anderson, Delton 32 and Jill Mein, Delton, 26. Edward Huss, Hastings, 25 and Donna Groendal, Hastings, 17. Daniel Cullers, Jr., Hastings, 20 and Deborah Purchis, Hastings, 25. Danny Knight, Dowling, 26 and Paula Brown, Hastings, 19. Gerald Schondelmayer, Jr., Wyoming, 19 and Jeffifer Larden, Middleville, 20. Coffee Break The Cold Country Side Band Club BREAK &CB FEAST Sunday, May 22 is having □ COFFEE ... at the Lake Odessa Community Center from ... 9:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m. — HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE — tJj, organization, bne also holds the Star Recorder Degree which means she didn’t make any mistakes when she served as secretary. It’s a degree that isn’t held by many. Helping with banquets that are held at the Moose is another way Bonnie keeps involved. In her own kitchen, her family is always happy when she serves an oriental chicken casserole. It’s a favorite recipe for Bonnie because "being a working mother I like it because it’s simple and quick. My whole family likes it." The recipe is also a great way to use lef­ tover chicken or turkey. The casserole can be prepared in advance if the Chinese noodles are left off the top until just before it’s popped into the oven. Bonnie says she doesn't use the cashews (an optional ingredient) on the top of the casserole because her family doesn’t like it with nuts. ft- ? I 1 she takes the casserole Io potlucks, th doubles therecipe. She also notes one"tal. Sicken is included in a cookbook, published by her church group. Bonnie’s ‘Oriental Chicken’ Ingredients U-cup finely cut onion, 1-cup finely cut celery. 1-Tablespoon butter, 1-can mushroom soup, one-third cup chicken broth, 1-Tablespoon soy sauce, 2-cups cooked diced chicken (or turkey), i-small can Chinese noodles, and one-third cup cashew nuts (optional). Saute onion and celery in butter. Add mushroom soup, chicken broth and seasonings; add chicken. Put into a casserole. Top with noodles; sprinkle with nuts, if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Serves 4. •'Ki. \ i tin J- K 1 ’ 1 17 1 ’1 " w - Bonnie Converse gets out o casserole In preparation for fixing oriental chicken a favorite recipe. ’’It's good because you can use leftover chicken or turkey . . . and it's simple and quick to prepare." Jobless level drops in April Michigan’s job climate is showing some signs of im­ provement as the state’s rate of unemployment dropped by one and one-half per­ centage points in April to 15.5 percent, according to estimates released recently byS. Martin Taylor, director of the Michigan Em­ ployment Security Com­ mission. There were 54,000 fewer jobless workers in Michigan during April, Taylor stated. The state's jobless total fell to 666,000 during the month from 720,000 in March when the unemployment rate was 17.0 percent. A year ago, April 1982, Michigan's jobless rate was also 15.5 percent with 652,000 out of work. "Normally, employment picks up in the state between March and April as the weather warms and some seasonal hiring begins,” Taylor said. "This April we did see some significant job gains as almost every in­ dustry in the state reported increased hiring. During the month, employment totaled 3,622,000, a gain of 115,000.’’ Along with the increase in employment, the size of the state's total work force also climbed, rising by 61,000 during the month to 4.288.000. The state's current jobless rate is the lowest it has been since October 1982 when it registered 14.9 percent The April decline also continues the downward trend in Michigan's unemployment rate that was temporarily sidetracked by the rate in­ crease in March. PATTERN FITTING CLINIC © MR. OLEYAR 1177 FMMH.TSS.00 PROFESSMNAL DESIGN CGNSULTANT ritoncirti 1o ikiH nd fw in NO MSCIVATION NKBSAIT. M UUT RM BBT MATS. R Clip wd rvctivt bnk dress, slack patttra aad swf *•»» pattani yaa can draft to fit year aMesaraawats. Aha ■ pattarn fitting maniral. Oilier - Herring 10 00 a m Tall yoar friaads afcavt this Ad. Classes Identical. NO EVENING CLASSES ON SATURDAY © UN Bring Your Pressure Foot SAT., MAY 21 ELKS LODGE 121 N. Church, Hastings �The Hostings Bonner. Thursday. Moy 19. 1983 — Page 4 Mildred V. Ruthruff ___ _ arte 3 Verlus R. Bryan ._______ Alice K. Rider DELTON • Mr. Verlus Ralph Bryan, 46, of 2696 Circle Dr., Fair Lake, Delton, died suddenly at his home early Monday, May 16, 1983. He was bom Sept. 16,1936 in Muskegon, the son of Franklin and Gladys (Rull) Bryan. He lived the past ten years in the Delton area and was formerly of Hesperia. He married Dollie McGill on August 29, 1953 in Hesperia. He served with the Air Force during the Korean conflict. Mr. Bryan is survived by his wife, Dollie; four daughters, Mrs. Allen (Diane) Fairchild of Hesperia, Mrs. Kevin (Brenda) Reese of Sarasota, Fla., Mrs. Mark (Michelle) Fairchild of Hesperia, and Mbs. Jerry (Kim) Christie of Delton; two sons, Reggie Bryan of Hesperia and Rex Bryan of Delton; nine grandchildren; one sister,' Mrs. Kenneth (Laverle) Young of Whitehall; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services were held Thursday, May 19 from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Rev. Elmer Faust officiated. MIDDLEVILLE • Mrs. Alice K. Rider, 66. of Middleville, died Tuesday morning. May 17, 1983 at Grand Rapids Osteopathic Hospital. She was bora July 20, 1916 in Clay County, Iowa, the daughter of Olaf S. and Sena (Jacobsen) Larson. She had worked at Middleville Engineering, Tool Industries. Bradford White Corp and Baby Bliss. Mrs. Rider is survived by one daughter, Katherine Mae Krewson of Middleville; nine grandchildren; two great - grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Willis (Sena) Woyke of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. Adam (Mabie) Robb of Ogma, Wise., and Mrs. Merlin (Ruth) Johnson of North Branch, Minn.; three brothers, Olaf Larson of White Bear, Minn., and Sivert Larson and Paul Larson, both of*Middleville; and several nieces and nephew's. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 19 at 1:30 p.m. from the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. Pastor Wesley Smith officiated. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. DELTON - Mrs. Mildred V. Ruthruff, 77, of 6385 Rose Rd., died early Monday. May ig. 1983 al Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, after a long illness. She was bom in Barry County on July 14. 1905. the daughter of Wesley and Nellie (Reid) French. She lived most of her lifetime in the Delton and Dowling areas. She married Ernest Ruthruff on August 18. 1923. He preceded her in death on July ’ ‘ 5t 1973. She was a member of the McCallum Church. Mrs. Ruthruff is survived by tour daughters. Miss Donna May Ruthruff of Coldwater, Mrs. Aldon (Barbara) Rench of Woodland, Mrs. Roger (Janet) Brown of Banfield, and Mrs. Eldon (Marjorie) Peake of Nashville; seven sons, Duane of Hastings. Ernest L. of Battle Creek, Elvin of Hopkins. Allen and Russell, both of Delton. Gerald of Lansing, and Harlan of Mishawauka, Ind.; 46 grandchildren; 35 great - grandchildren; one great - great - granddaughter; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Cortright of Grand Ledge and Mrs. Virgil (Sadie) Benedict of Battle Creek; and one brother, Clair French of Bellevue. She was preceded in death by a son, Leonard, in 1949 and a brother, Sterling French. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 18 at 1 p.m. at the McCallum Church’ Burial was in Dowling Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Memorial contributions may be made to the McCallum Church. Doris J. Kelly HICKORY CORNERS - Mrs Doris J. Kelley, 72. of 13855 Kelley Rd., died Thur­ sday, May 12,1983 at her home. She was born on Jan. 18. 1911 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Earl and Ethel (Hicks) Laubaugh. She married Leslie Kelley on April 30,1932. She lived all of her married life in the Hickory Corners area. Mr. Kelley died in 1979. She taught in rural schools for several years after graduating from County Normal She was a life member of the Prudence Nobles Chapter No. 366 of Hickory Corners, a member of the Past Matrons Club, a past president of the Barry County Association of Eastern Star, and a member of the Literary Club. Mrs. Kelley is survived by three daughters. Mrs. Richard 'Barbara) Hicks of Battle Creek, and Mrs. Russel (Linda) Ford and Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Wilson, both of Hickory Corners; two sons, Robert Kelley of Kalamazoo and Donald Kelley of St. Louis, Mich.; IB grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 14at 2 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Pastor Harold Cupery officiated, assisted by the Prudence Nobles Chapter No. 366. Burial was in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Prudence Nobles Chapter No. 366 Speaker Fund. AMEND SIMCIS Delton Area DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Comer Ptler and Cedar Creek Rd Paul S. Howell. Pastor Phone 9488884 Saturday Services. Sabeth School S JOa.m.; Worship 11 a m.; Wed.7.» p m Bible Study and Prayer meeting HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH mi S. ol Nashville. Robert Lee Sholls. Pastor Sundav 945 a tn Sunday School; 10.4s a m. Worship .Service. G pm People Meeting: 7:00 p m Evening Service; Wednesday 7 5u p m Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free counsel «*!.°?J"1 Pt»we 4I6-758-3N6 or M3-17I3 WiACE UNITED METHODIST CHUHCH. al Batrryville. 4 mile* W. of Naattville on M-79 Sieien Rrad. Paotor Wor*hlp Servi4» 9:15 a m ; Sunday Churc* Schoo! and Coffee Fellowship 10:15 a.m.; United Methodist Women l»l Tuesday each month INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Ddtan Uicaied on M-43 in Delton. Pasusr Sieve VanNatlan. Sandy Campbell. SurvL-iv . <*'- * CATHOLIC CHURCH. Bible Teaching 11 a.m.. cEK7 Church. 11 a.m.. Evening Service 8 pm Wednesday Bible Study at 7 pm, Ubuir Practice at 7:Wp.m. Lout Friday of every mohlh. Family Night at 7:30 p m al the church Call kzp5391 MILO BIBLE CHUHCH. Corner M43 and Mito Road. Doug Huntington Pastor Rt No. 3. Bo* 3)5A Deilon. ML 49046 Phone 671-4702 Sunday School lii:t» am Worship Service 11:00. Evening Wonhip «:«o pm. w«dbit£*7 r*ice7:W p.m. METHODIST CHURCH ol Muhville Phone 852-9719 Cornci Washington and Stute Ixvmard U fuin-m. rtenor. Service. Sunday* » 45a.m* Morning Worship, io 45a m k’wUM?,2.' -',n a,urch School for all ages. «:3o p.m U.M.Y.F. Jr Hi and U.M.Y.F. Sr Hi. Bible Hour - all l«l Wednexfay 7:30 p.m -e-ch month. Untied Method.*! Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washinglon. Nashville. Rev J g Bible Pr.„” NASHVI! LE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Philip* St Paator Lartrr D*Gro.it. 852- 12.00 Noon th* rm of the Dowling Area A^™jA?SE&*T0SE£g ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Velte Rd.. Woodland. Timothy Rothfuae. PaMor Sun­ day achool every Sunday at 915. Sunday worahip 10:30 Coffee feUowahip follow­ ing Sunday worahip on 2nd and 4th Sun­ day* each month Lutheran Brotherhood meeta lit Sunday. 7:30 p.m. Luther Logue meeta 2nd Sunday. 6:30 p m. Hickory Corners J™,'” Pin.: Wednesday. 7:0u p.m ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 112.52 Fiona Rd, tWMq pX, S J. Instar Saturday Maaa&aOamdav Ma*. 11 <x i . m r— m—FL" STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST Wrllman Rd. at E Suu Rd Rev. Charle. Davenport. J IM SUr St. Spring Arbor. Mt Ph.617-750-2497 Sunday School 10 a m.. Worahip Seme* 11 a m MU week Service Wed. at6pm OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. La< e. Father Ray Alien. Phone 623-2490 Suh- FAITH JNITCD METHODIST C HURCH, PsMoe Elmer J. Fatal. On M 43 in Delton. Service* - Worship 10:45 am; Sunday School 9:30-10:30, Evening Service 8 p m.; United Meth­ odist Women every first Thursday. 7:30 p m ; United Methodist MenevWy second Sunday. 7:30 a.m. FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Woodland Rd.. Lake Odessa Pastor Richard Sessink Church ptwne 3674621 Pastor’s phone 374-KM Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a m ; Sunday School litis a m ; evening service 7:00 p.m Wednesday - Bible Sludv 7:0Up.m. te^i Evwrnv SteVKe 7 OB; Wxdnraday nigiU BAie Study 7 p.m Bu* Ministry — Gall Den Roeroe 852-922H vituT^* ,n,|w ’wuth 01 Na»h' vIUf. rmle East of Paslor J*11?'1" P«ter Phone 852-0861. Sunday ^rricea; Sunday School io a.m* Mnenma ■>___ — METHODIST CHURCHES, Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating phone 756-3149. . <<iumry Chji|M4 worahip |0:i5 anrbumUy School 9 iro.; BanTidd wnrahip ll:»a.m kilmthicx unrreo brethren COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIRli corner MBnrnum Rd. and M-66 Wood Und Paiior George Speas Phone 367r.,n ’KCW Former Johmtown Town,:y. * m- Wonhip; || a.m Mnp Hall Duwhag Mart A. Shnwr w**lne*1«y Prayer 8 Paxlor. Sunday School 10 am.. J’-m.: W.M.A. 2nd Wednesday each WorMiip io;45 a m.. Evening oervtoel month; Aduli C.E.. 2nd Saturday each pm Wed evening pr;i_vrr 7 p.m month. I pm. Fclliiwnhip dinner last Sunday of each munib. 2:30 p.m. at the church. WOOOGROVE PARISH. Coate Grow. Rev. Pamela Owem. Partor Phone 3674137. Sunday 9 30 t BL Womhip urrvica 1945 ajn.; choir 6 p in . CHURCH or THE NAZARKKt 301 ’V8 Coo‘"“’ Woodland Area Nashville Area X0a.m T««mni month ui WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. Constance HefMli.wr. Phone 367-3961 9 13 u m Worship Service; 10 30 a.m. Sunday School; 7:30 p.m Wednesday UMYF* Welcome. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXAU. PHARMACY CompWta Prescription Service HMttogt Saving* an4LMM«tttciatiM HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Hev. Phil Perkins. Paslor 10 a.m Sunday School: II a m Morning Wor­ ship. Junior Church Nursery 7 p.m Worship. Weilnesdny 7:30 pm Family Night Mtssionarv Societv aectmd Friday. 7p.m Potluck. Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH uF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 106 Cherry St. Paaton Rev Jerry Drummond Phone 7655134. KMX) a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 am. Morning Worahip; Evening Worship 7:00 pm Wedneoday evening prayer meeting at Y.C.W. Chib'a 7.00 pm. ‘A Growing Church For Coming Lord GALILEAN BAPTIST, lumh St. and N. Freeport Rd. Phone 945^5704 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a m Morning Worship. 7 p.m. Evening Service; Wednesday - Prayer Meeting7:30 p.m <»■ THE HHCTIIH^N. M-H) North of Freeiiort at the Kent-lunia County lane Rev Junu-. Kimwi. Chut, h S II* *i m . Morning Worahip 11 a m Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m Morning Services. 11: is Sunday School These are dtuaes for all MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. 708 West Main Stmt Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; Evening Worships p.m. nRST BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy M;n. JUM north of Mrfidlrvillt 795-9726. Rrv Wraky Smith. Mark J. Highraan. Partor of Youth •nu Education. Sunday Schoc! 9:45 a m . Morning Worahip 11 a m.. Evnung Service NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Russell SI Rev Garv Finkbetner Phone 795-7429 Sunihv Worship Service 10 a m and 7 p m ; Wednes­ day Bible Study 7:30 p.m. PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. .M 37 at Pannalec Road. Middleville Hev. Wayne Kiel. Paslor. Phone 831 • 1585 Rrv Charles Doornboe, Assis­ tant Pastor, phone 7953466 First Service 9 am. Church School io:I5 a.m . Second Service 11:15 a m . Even ing Celebration 6 p m. ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Bovlan. Pastor Phom 792-2889 Sunday Mass 11 a m. McCALLUM CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST The Church tn the Wildwood" Otir Lake Road Pastor Gary Brook* Monung Worahip 11 am. Sunday School 9.45 a m.. Evening Service 7 pm . Prayer Meeting and Youth Meeting 7pm Thuraday. Women'* Mi»iionurv A **.*;* non firat thundav of each month 9.30 a.m Hasting* and Lake Odessa C0UMAN AGENCY MKasttog*, Im. iniurance lor your Uls. Homa. Business andCar LW. BUSS COMPANY A Gull -f- Wutturn Induitry FUXFAB INCORPORATED .of Hosting* Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marah Rd . 2 mile* aouth of Gun Lake Rev. Dan Bowman. Paatar Larry Tungate. Sunday School Supt. Sunday School 9 45 am. Church Servicea 11 a m . 6 p.m Evening Service*. Wednesday 6.30 pm SOCK. 3 thro 6 2 Pm 'Adult Prayer and Bible Study Bu* m matry weekly with Ron Moore Call 64*4-5413 for pickup NATIONAL RANK Of HASTINGS Mornbor F.D.I.C. Tha Hatting* Banner and Reminder ’ tFnve-in. wulk-m church uilh 24 lour Prayer Uhapel Rev Marvin Metier. Pastor Wo£hm Ser vice** Io .-i m : -H, ... i. 1952 N. Broodwoy - Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Proscriptions" -118 S. Jofforson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigon Wren Fuaerai Heme . 3 4 METHODIUS Gun Luke Father Dennt* Bovlan. PaMor Plume 7-C aotN Saturday Mum. 3 p m Sunday Ma»>.9a m DUSTER REFORMED CHI HCH DoMcr Road near Pine Lake Rev .*• n* * adgrtt PaMor Sunday Worship 9 Ju a m and 6 p nt . Sundiii School Il a m . Youth Choir meet* each Monday 6 3op m r of Walnut * S. JoHorson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner Hroodw >v and Center St Fr Shel­ don Hnrbe. h. Locum Trnrn* Service*. Sunday. Maw* and Church School 10 a.m GRA( E WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. 'Hanover. Hartings Leonard Daria. Paat.ir Ph 94822-*>6 or 945-9429 Sunday: Sunday School 9 45 a.m.. Worahip 11 a.m.. Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worahip <5 p m. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nursery for all *rrvice, Wednesday- CYC 6 4.'> p m.. prayer and Bible study 7 p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948 Sunday Services SurxLn School 9:30a m Monung Worship 10*45 a m . Evening Worship 6 pm Wvtbiiwbt Family Night Adult BtbtoStudv and Prayer 7mi pm Sacred Sixtmis Rehearsal 8:.at p.m. Sunday morning service broadcast WBCH ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 806 S Jefferxin Father Rols-n E ('onuni. Hastings Area AUHiNQUIN LAKE BIBLE CliuKCH. 2«2-» Aiii»rt ltd. Ih>x Taggart. Pa-t.ir I hurrh phura- 9I8H482. Nunaby Nrhud #4-'i»n>, Wcnhiii 11 am. Junior Church HARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan J David Walker. Minister M3-2JKM Sun Services lit a m . Bible Study II a.m Evening Service* S pin Wednesday evening Bibb* Study7p m. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH, 307 E MannaU St.. Hailing* Rev. Marvin SckmiBrr. Phone 945-5197 Servicea. Sunday Schrol 10:00 a.m. Mom- PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHIUSr. M-50 it Bell Rd. R*v Don Palnm 10 Worahip Servkr. J1 i m Svnd*y -xhool. 6:30 Evrnmt Service. 7;30 Wedaracay Prayer Service. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. «no '••■well Rd Runuil A S*rv.-r. P«««r ?h<iw 9l.". tr224 Worahip aervira- ttl.M) * ni . rveniiijf kTo . rlawr. for all Saturday. 4:00 • 4:30 p m WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST. 3185 N. Brnadwav Rev. Constance Ilellelfinger. Pastin'. Ph 367-3MI Church School »:3tt. Worship Service II am: Senior MYF7 om.: TI1urMl.1v eveni'-g Mart mg ut 7 pm Choir; U.M. Women: Welcome Circle third Wednesday ol month. 1 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Rev David D. Garretl Phone 948-2229 ParMinage. 945-3195 Church. 'here a (Tirisl ian experience makes you a member 9:45 a m. Sunday School. 10:45 u.m Worship Service. 7pm Fellowship Worship. 7 p.m Wednesday Prayer ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd in Irving Sunday Morning S’E 1 ° i?? c«n”’“mon »t 1100 1 Rt Rev. William 0. Lewu. Rector HARVEST CHURCH, on M-43 five mile* •outh of Hraung*. PkMor Larry Silverman. Aioor Pictor Allan Welch Ph 94841024 Service umow Tveadcy night (prayer, praue. and worahip! at 7 p m . Thuraday night (T«*u hing •rrvu-r) at 7 p m, Sunday 9 30 • at Sunday nrhool for *11 ngv*. I0:.31 a m. morning worship. 6 p m. evening wnrkhin "Word* of Truth radio hmadcant d*Hv at 2 p m on WDFP FM (95.3) aim on HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Boll wood and Earn Slate Road. 945-9121. Rev Donald L Brail. Paslor Sunday School l<):i» am Worship Service 11:00 n m Evening Service 6 oo p m Prayer Heeling 7:00 p.m Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Wnrahip 11:00 a m . Evening Service 6 p.m . Wedneeday Pnu*eGnthrnng 7pm ■n 'ntl.l“ QUIMBY I SITED MF.THiHilST UHUHUH 3 mil<s> F; <hi M 79 Strvra Held. Pastor SumLiy Uhurrh School I" -Wa.m . Worship Sen kt 11 nu a in Unilnl MciIhhIisi Wommi 1st wcdnfMlut carb month HASTINGS URKLSTIAN < HUI« H IU2 E Wndlion Avr Mim-trr Soft l*>ivi> Sunday Worahip 9 3o am F.-llow»nip B4.V2U7H. BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School lo a m . WorMirp « Hl HCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY SAINTS Mtrling .it 5*rj E Bond Sunday Sacrament meeting 9 am Sunday Sebra,I l» <«• u in BriirH'h PresiiJeni David McMonigle Phone I tlW HtW nr •Mi4154 NORTH IRVING WESI.EY AN CHURCH 8287 Sandal Schoo! 10 a n>. Worahip 11 HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. 904 Terry Lan* Phone M5-B884 Saturday services: Salibulh School 9:30 am : Worship II am Tuesday - Bible Study and Prayer Meeting. 7'30pm „HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M-37 South it M-79 Jock Bartholomew pa.tor, phoor 945-4995 Robert Fuller.' choir director Sund»y achedulr. 930 > rllowxhip and coffer. 9:55 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worahia. 6 00 Youth Meet­ ings. 7,<» Evening Worship. Nursery for all servms. tran*<«>rt ition provided to «nd J HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES. 22» West CuHak SI Bible Lecture 9:3n a m.. Watchtower Study in 45 a.m. Tuesday • Congregation Bible Study 8 p m . ThurMkiy - Tbcncnilic School 7:30. Service meet ingB:W FIRST PRESBYTERLXN CHURCH. Has ting* Willard H. Curta. Minuter. Eileen Higbr*. Dr. Chrirtian Ed Sunday. May 22 • Morning Worahip 9.30 and 11.00. Nuraery Brn*Jc“t of 9-30 aervica over WBCH AM and FM. 9 30 Church School Claws fur all agca 1030 Coffee Hour in the church dining room. 3-5 p.m Fiftieth Wedding Anniveraary Opm Hoc** for Perry and Faida Faaoelt m Mamoru) Hall 7:30 "Fun in Mamage* Workahop tn Memorial Hail Tuaaday - 7JO Amity Work•hop in the lounge Wednealay ■ 6 30 Kirk Choir procure. 7:.30 Chancel Choir practice Friday - 5 307 pm Spaghetti Supper m Memarul Hall Sporuored by the Senior High Youth FATTH BAPTIST CHURCH 302 Eaai Grand St. Mark J Highman. Paator Ph 948-2828 Sunday School 10 « n>. montmg «<»rahip and children* church. Him. ><wt hmeeting*. 5 pm . evening worahip. 6 pm Thuraday Prayer meeting 7 pm. Thuraday leen claam and Primary Adven- THE NOTE OF PRAISE CDie New Natal. 12223 Chief Norcday Rd . Gun Lake area Thundav night Hihb- study 7 pm 7957808 WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W. Scale Rd iCHd Algonquin School) PaMor Jeff Arnett, phone home. 948-2792, church 948-2549 Sunday: Sunday School JO a.m.. Worahip 10.45 am. evening service 6JO GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 2 01 E. North St. Mu-horl Antae. Paxtnr Ph JM59114. Sunday. May 1 • M:45 Chun h School (all au»>. lO Ut Worahip Srrv«*>. Monday. May 2 • 7 U> Brlhrl Turnday. Mav 3 ■ 7 30 Adult Info. Wcdnnalay. May 4 !»:M» WantwulchiT.. 7:00 Sarah Ctrrlr Thunalay. May 5 ■ 4:15 Childrrn'a Chr.. 7: Ml Sr. Chr RFMRGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. S. Jrfferwm at Walnut. Kmnelh Colburn. Prator Home 6988567 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worahip 11 a.m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway. Rrv. Jamas Hilftndorf. Pa«lor Sunday Servimc 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Marniag Wonhip SrrvKr. 6.00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday. 7:00 p.m. Serviceslot Adults. Teens and Children. Lake Odessa GRACE BKETHRE.N CHURCH. Veeder Road. I Mile South ol M-50 between Darby and Nash Hnads. PaMor. Bin Stevens Phone 693-2315.10 a m Sunday School; II a.m Morning Wurhsip; 7 o’clock Sunday evening worship; 7.30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer ST EDWARD'S CAIHCUC CHURCH. Lake Ooeora. Rev. Louie Redone. Adminiatntor. 374-8274 or 374-7406 Saturday WOODBURY UNITED BHFTHKF^. |U»f »II M-4ili N ,d M-30, in Villu^r iif Woudhury PuMor Ihunw Waller. Ilxiiw 374-7251 Worahip -rrvuv »:.HI am.; SiukLiv Shun! ll»:45 «.m.; Youth F'rllow•hip Wnlneralay 7 p m.. Bible Study and CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner ot IM and 2nd Ave.. Lake Odessa Paslor George Speas. Phone 37445756. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a m. Sunday School - 10:00 a m Evenit* Service - 7:30 p m Wednesday Eve. ■ Prayer Meeting-7:30 p.m. LAKEWOOD UNTIED METHODIST Wonhip 8.30 and 11 ra; Eramag Service CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST. 912 LAKEWOOD BAITtST. Prator Daryl Kauffman, .167-4555. Across from the hish whool 71 HO Velte Rd. M-50 Sunday School 10 Ml a.m . Worship Service 11 00 a m hvmuiK Service 6:30 p.m; Wodnsedsy Prayer Meeting 7:.'>O p m CHRISTIAN REFORMED -520 Sixth Ave. Rev. Ben Ridder. Ph 374 VfP. 9:30 » m Coffee Hour, 9 45 a m Sunday School; 11 a.m. Worahip Service. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 767 R*“UU KoU*8753 Worahip Hour 9.30 a nt. Fsllowahip Hour 10:30 a.m . Church School 11 a.m. Faith Can Save A Marriage With A Lesson In Manners ivorce is a terrible tragedy, and it often stems from such a simple thing as poor etiquette; a result of the couple expecting too much of each other and too little of themselves. The adjustments of mar­ riage are difficult at best and some disillusionment is inevitable, but the one thing that should NOT change is the couple's basic manners toward each FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 2‘W W Green St. H««ting* Myron K milium*. Minuter Mim Franc** Horn*. Director of Christian Education Sunday. May 22. 1983 - 9 .10 a m Church School 9-10 am Bauman Senew. 10.30 am Coffw Frftowwhip. 10.Hi am Radio Broadcast WBCH. 11-00 a m Worahip. "And Away IV.. c,.___ _____ u.__ ____ : and under. 5 OU n ir. Youth Choir. 6 00 fm Youth FMlow >hi|n Monday . Mav 23. 1*8.1 -215pm Cub Dm*. 5:30 p m Cub Scout*. «.'«> pm Handbdl Choir. 7 <H‘ .-wrie» 31JV 19H.I - 6 45 a m M-n . hraakfa-t and BiNr •Judy, 6 30 pm Education Department Potluck Thuraday. May 26. 19H3 7 00 P m Chancel Ch.>ir other. They should try to maintain the same level of courtesy that they would extend to a guest visiting in their home. When a difference of opinion oc­ curs, as it eventually will, they should avoid the use of harsh words and seek areas of compromise in­ stead. This IS worth every effort; and the House of Worship, tne choice of which may itself be a com­ promise. is the place to learn this. Indeed, the les­ sons of love and good manners can help to save a marriage that may have begun right there a: the P U < HURCR- OF ORANGEVHXE . unday Mass B a m . Church School» am Family Eucharist in am Nursery l<> a m M,dueek senices a* 6M4MKa’h” KU’’ F,'h V'Ca> altar. HASTINGS - Mr. Douglas H. Skinner. 19. of 301 W. State Rd., died Saturday, May 14,1983 as the result of an automobile accident near Hastings. He was bom in Carson City on Sept. 5, 1963, the son of William and Mary (Stoddard) Skinner. He lived in the Hub­ bardston-Pewamo area and attended St. Joseph School in Pewamo. He came to Hastings in 1973, attended St. Rose Catholic School, and graduated from Hastings High School in 1981. He was presently employed as a driver­ salesman for Rex Sales, Inc., district distributor for Hartz Mountain Products. His previous employment included Admiral Service Station and local deliveryman for Grand Rapids Press and Detroit Free Press. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Mr. Skinner is survived by his mother and stepfather, Mary and Roger Caris of Hastings; three brothers, William Skinner of Corpus Christi, Tex., Paul Skinner of Fort Washington, Maryland, and Roger Caris of Hastings; two sisters, Mrs. Ed (Sue) McKeough, Jr. and Miss Teresa Skinner, both of Hastings; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Wilma Skinner of Hubbardston; and stepgrandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Caris of Middleton. He was preceded in death by his father, William, in 1963. Funeral Mass was offered at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 18 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Robert E. Consani officiating. Committal services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Hub­ bardston, with Father E. R. Fox officiating. Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, May 17 at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Lawrence J. O’Mara___ °/^our choice and. he Apirituaft^ rewarded. CEDAR CREK BIBLE. Campground Road. 8 mi S.. Patur Brent Branham Phone SZ>22S5. Sunday School al 10 a m.: Worship 11 a.m.; Evenitw Ser­ vice al 7 p m.. Youth meet Sunday 6 p.m .Wed. Prayer Bible 7 p.m. Douglas H. Skinner ___ LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Lawrence J. O’Mara, 58, of Route 1, died Thursday, May 12,1983 at Pennock Hospital. He was bora in Lake Odessa on Sept. 16, 1924, the son of Frank and Emma (Endress) O’Mara. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1941. He also attended Michigan State University. He married the former Ruth Maurer on Aug. 24, 1948 in Nashville. In addition to farming, he was associated with grain elevators for 40 years, the last 20 years with Bergy Brothers Elevator in Alto. He retired from that position in 1980 due to poor health. He was a member of St. Edward’s Church in Lake Odessa, the Lake Odessa Fair Board, the Ionia County 4-H Council, and the West Michigan Livestock Association. Mr. O'Mara is survived by his wife, Ruth; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Pat) Ironside of Jenison, Mrs. Melvin (Teressa) Kelly of Conklin, and Melissa O'Mara, at home; four sons, Dennis of Hastings, Michael of Lake Odessa, and Edward and Shawn, both at home; his mother, Mrs. Emma O'Mara of Lake Odessa; two brothers, Thomas of Ionia and Eugene of Lake Odessa; three sisters, Marie O'Mara of Marshall, Mrs. Kenneth (Pauline) Hubbard of Saranac, and Mrs. James (Rosemary) Hickey of Lake Odessa; five grandsons; and one granddaughter. Funeral Mass was held Monday, May 16 at 10 a.m. at St. Edward's Church in Lake Odessa. Rev. Louis Baudone officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were by Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to Dr. Donald Rollins Research Fund. Envelopes are available at the funeral chapel. Edith M. Berg _______ SUNFIELD - Mrs. Edith M . Berg, 63, of 162 Second St., died unexpectedly Thursday, May 12, 1983 at St. Lawrence Hospital where she was taken after being stricken at her home. She was bora Feb. 12,1920 in Oxford, Mich., the daughter of William and Coroline (Koch) Teak. She married Richard H. Berg, M.D. on June 10, 1934. Mrs. Berg, a geneologist, was a member of the Eaton County Historical Committee, Sunfield Historian, and a former member of Sunfield Council. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Richard H. Berg, M.D.; two daughters, Carolyn Comden of Fremont and Susan Godwin of Kalamazoo; two grandchildren; two sisters, Edna Cooper of Oxford and Ethel Detchon of Oregon; and two brothers, Harold Teak of Sierra Vista, Ariz. and Herbert Teak of Iowa. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 14 from Mapes-Fisher Funeral Home of Sunfield. Burial was in Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eaton County Historical Committee. Jack M. Godfrey HASTINGS - Mr. Jack M. Godfrey, 65, of 4777 Barber Rd., died Friday, May 13, 1963 from natural causes at his home. He was bom in Traverse City on April 10. 1918, the son of Fred and Grace (Stuart) Godfrey. He lived in Belding, Fla. and Lansing. He at­ tended schools in Lansing and graduated from Lansing Eastern High School in 1936. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army. He was the first man drafted in Ingham County for World War II. Following his discharge, he lived in St. Johns, Mich., Florida and Syracuse, N.Y., and came to Hastings in 1973. He Worked as an independent repairman, specializing in watches and locksmithing most of his working life. He was a member of Lake Odessa and St. Johns VFW posts, Disabled Veterans of America, and West Michigan Genealogical Society. Mr. Godfrey is survived by two brothers, Robert Godfrey of Hastings and Tad Godfrey of York, Pa.; three nephews; and five nieces. He was preceded in death by a brother, F. Stuart Godfrey. Full military services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 19 at Mount Rest Cemetery in St. Johns, Mich. Arrangements were by­ Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings First United Methodist Church Library Fund. Daniel C. Stevens _____ MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Daniel C. Stevens, 62. of Middleville, died Sunday morning, Mav 15, 1983 at Pennock Hospital. He was born Jan. 26, 1921 in Grand Rapids, the son of Daniel R. and Lorena (Henthorn) Stevens. 196^ marr*ed ®'un*ce V. Hathw’ay on Nov. 5, He was a hi-low lift truck operator at Kelvinator in Grand Rapids. Mr. Stevens is survived by his wife, Eunice; one sister. Mrs. Eugene (Daisy) Smith; two brothers, William Stevens and Claudie Stevens, all of Grand Rapids; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 18 from the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. Pastor Weslev Smith officiated. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mid­ dleville. Robert Ainsworth _____ LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Robert Ainsworth, 96. died Thursday, May 12, 1983 at his residence, 1023 Jordan Lake Ave. He was bora in Odessa Township on May 15,1886, the son of Thomas and Anna (Goodemoot) Ainsworth. He attended Lake Odessa schools and Davenport College in Grand Rapids. He married the former Florence Augst in She preceded him in death in 1956. He then married Flora Edwards in 1959. He was a farmer in the Lake Odessa area until his retirement. He was a member of the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa, and the I.O.O.F. Mr. Ainsworth is survived by his wife. Flora; one daughter, Mrs. Mildred Leinaar of Dutton; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rose Ainsworth of Lake Odessa; one sister, Mrs. Eileen Sutphen of Vermontville; four granddaughters; four great - grand­ daughters; five stepsons; and five stepdaughters. Funeral services were held Monday, May 16 at 1 p.m. from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel. Rev. Stephen Keller officiated. Burial was in the Lakeside Cemetery. Lunella (Steams) Foster LAKELAND, FLA. ■ Mrs. Lunella (Stearns) Foster, 96, formerly of Allegan and Hickory Comers, died Saturday, May 14, 1963 at Community Hospital in Battle Creek, after a short illness. She had lived in Lakeland, Fla. for the past five years. She was bom April 16, 1887 in Allegan. She taught rural schools in Allegan for several years and was married to Fred Foster. Mr. Foster died in 1953. Mrs. Foster is survived by two stepsons, Donald Foster and Stewart Foster, both of Orlando, Fla.; 21 grandchildren; and 13 great - grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Marian Langshaw, and a son, Eldon Philley. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 17 at 1:30 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Dr. Evor Roberts officiated. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Thomas M. Maker Former Nashville resident Thomas M. Maker, 76, died Monday, May 9, in Florida. At the time of his death, both he and his wife, the former Carma Brown, were residents of Olds Hall, Good Samaritan Center, 325 S. Seagrave St., Daytona Beach. Maker passed away after a short illness. He was born July 17, 1906, at Bear Lake in Manistee County, Michigan, and came to Nashville in 1947 from Battle Creek, where he had been manager of a wholesale grocery warehouse during World War II. In Battle Creek, both he and his wife had previously been employed at the old Wilcox-Rich Corp. After arriving in Nashville, the Makers owned and operated the dd Red and White Grocery on North Main Street and about a year later moved the store into the Gribben Block, and changed the name of the business to Maker’s IGA. They also became part owners of Maker’s IGA stores in Charlotte, Marshall and Albion. Maker served as president of the corporation After selling their interest in the stores in 1966, the Makers moved to Florida, where for the past 25 years he has served as secretary to the pr esident of the stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Orlando. Survivors include his widow, Carma; a son, Billy R. of Nashville a daughter, Carma Bishop, Daytona Beach; a sister, Rose Smith of Largo, Florida; and five grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday. May 1’ at the Volusia Memorial Funeral Home at Ormond Beach. Freman Baggett, president uf the stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, officiated. Entombment was at Volusia Memorial Park Mausoleum. Herschal V. Jeffries___ GUN LAKE - Mr. Herschal V. Jeffries, 81, of 3192 Elmwood Beach, died Thursday, May 12, 1983 at his winter residence in Palm Beach Shores, Fla. He was bora in Lansing on Jan 25, 1902, the son of Levi and Adelle (Vaughn) Jeffries. He attended Lansing schools. He married the former Laura V. Sadler on March 6, 1926. He lived most of his life in Lansing where he was an engineer for Reo Motor Car Co. He had lived at his present address since 1966 Mr. Jeffries is survived by his wife, Laura; two sons, Kendall Jeffries of Glen Ellyn, IU. and Keith Jeffries of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. May 17 from Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Rev. Willard H. Curtis of­ ficiated. Committal services were at.Mount Hope Cemetery in Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or Cancer Society. Obituaries continued on Page 12 �MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE LEGAL NOTICES Barry County Board of Commissioners FIRST DAY — FORENOON MAY 10. 1963 The regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners was called to order Tuesday. Moy 10, 1983. 9:30 a.m. by Chairman Paul Kiel. Roll call token, seven (7) members present, Coleman. Gordon. Hammond. Hoare. Kiel. London. McKelvey. At the beginning of the meeting oil present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flog. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon to approve the April 26. 1983 minutes os printed. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Hammond to approve the Agenda os corrected. Motion carried. Various correspondence was read to the Board by Chairman Kiel. Limited public comment was heard by the Board. Various committee reports were given by Com­ mittee Chairmen. Moved by Coleman, support by Hoare to nomin­ ate Judge Loughrin and John Rank for the Substance Abuse Board. January I. 1983 to December 31. 1985. appointment to be mode at the May 24. 1983 m eeting. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to close nominations to SMCOA and a unanimous ballot be cast for Franklin C. Beckwith, to replace Richard Thompson. Motion carried. It was reported that the Historical Society has donated$1.000 to Charltm Pork. Moved by Hammond, support by London that the April. 1983 Animal Shelter report be received and placed on file. Motion carried. Moved by Hammond, support by McKelvey that the dog license fees for 1984 remain the same as the 1983 foes. Vote on motion, six (6) yeas, one 11) nay. Hoare. Motion carried. Moved by Hammond, support by McKelvey lo delete the following section from the License Inspection Program, Barry County Dog Ordinance, "and, 75 cents for each dog from the same family." Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Hoare that the matter of use of the Commissioner's Room be refer­ red to the Judicial Services Committee, to meet with the Circuit Judge and Friend of the Court. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman lo transfer $11,000 to Commission On Aging. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to apEove the bill from Weldon Meek, $185.97, for bor for building the utility shed, to be paid from General Building Fund. Motion carried by unan­ imous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to pay the bills from Barry County Lumber Company and Barry County Rudi-Mix. building supplies for utility shed, total of $638.03, from General Building Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to approve the bill from Dictaphone. $65.00. from Circuit Court budget. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to approve the Miscellaneous Claims. $31,173.84. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. 1 Whipptes Office Products .... 2 Universfry of Michigan.......... 3 Shopart's McGrow-Hill.......... 4 Lawyers Coop Publishing........ 5 CoRoghan A Company............ 6 Hastings Rubber Stamps ... 7 Commercial Equipment Co. ... 8 Hastings Office Supplies........ 9 Milter, Johnson. Ef AL........... 10 Hastings Press, Inc................. 11 The Hastings Banner.............. 12 Dae A. Bourn........................ 13 Jean E. Ingram 4 Assoc........... 14 Thomas A. Shirts.................... 15 Charles R. Stites.................... 16 David H. Tripp...................... 17 John F. Hurrttey....................... 18 Dimmers A McPhilFtps............ 19 Judy Hughes.......................... 20 Gaye Simmons...................... 21 Theresa A. EKison.................. 22 Upholstery by Marlene.......... 23 Target Information Manage... 24 Kathy Sunior........................... 25 Constance M. Albert.............. 26 Van BoAtum A Fauftner.......... 27 Dictaphone............................. 28 Burroughs Corporation.......... 29 IBM,.................................... X The Freeport News................. 31 National Bonk......................... 32 Cheryl Drumm......................... 33 Robert P. Davis.................... 34 Dennis S. Chase.................... 35 Artis Holl.............................. 36 Todd Automotive.................. 37 Barry County Shenff.............. 38 Tommy's Auto Repar............ 39 Depot Law Offices.................. 40 Siegel, Hudson. Gee, ET AL... 41 Roisterer A Vashell................ 42 Miriam E. White.................... 43 Linda R. Nida......................... 44 Donald W. Milter.................... 45 Richart N. Loutfrin................ 46 David M. Haley....................... 47 Doubteday Bros. A Co............. 48 Felpousch............................... 49 frit. Assoc. Assessing Off .... 50 Doane's Agricultural Report .. 51 8kmo R. McLeod.................. 52 H A M Typewriter Company... 53 The W.S. Reed Company........ 54 Maney Chose........................... 55 Allan Yonder Loan.................. 56 Date Crowley......................... 57 Michigan Company, Inc........... 58 AAA Sanitary Supply.............. 59 Cadillac Overall Supply.......... 60 Welton's Inc........................... 409.X 45.X 134.65 89.X 1262.25 6.41 120.32 421.58 7074.78 345.14 278.58 59.X 315.10 1075.85 1500.X 1276.89 409.91 1586 64 85.00 655.70 32.X 3X.35 181.97 102.65 45.08 624.X 6S.X 72.60 163.X 23.50 25.14 1.25 2.01 4.X 6.59 42.X 332.52 226.58 583.43 70.50 70.X B.X 8.X 11.04 148.48 29.44 27.04 70.64 20.00 45.X 23.69 32.X 33.25 8.41 27.25 10.00 222.86 367.80 57.X 22.X 409.X 45.X 134.65 89.03 1262.25 5.25 120.32 421.59 7074.79 345.14 278.59 59.30 315.10 1075.85 15X.X 1276.89 409.91 ISM .64 85.00 655.70 32.X 3X.3S 181.97 102.65 45.OR 624.X 72.60 163.X 23.50 25.14 1.25 2.01 4.X 6.59 42.00 332.52 226.5E 583.43 70.SC 70.0C B.X 8.00 11.04 146.23 29.44 27.M 70.64 20.00 45.X 23.69 32.X 33.25 8.41 27.25 10.00 222.86 367.80 57.X 22.X 61 HaynesSupply Company . 62 Gambles 63 Color Center.......................... 64 D.J. Electric Service............ 65 Progressive Graphics............ 66 Audrey R. Burdick.................. 67 Welcor Inc.. . 68 Neil's Printing........................ 69 Xerox Corporation................ 70 Quimby-Wolstrom Paper Co. . 71 Hostings Ambulance Service . . 72 Curtis Lawrence.................. 73 Floyd F. Hydon...................... 74 Griffin Pest Control................ 75 Frantz Buick........................... 76 Leary's Automotive................ 77 Jacobs RX Pharmacy.............. 78 Wildern s Drug Store.............. 79 Hayes-Green-Beoch Hosp . . .. 80 Ingham Medical Center.......... 81 James Hogan, D.O.................. 82 John Frederick, D.O................ 83 Brian Swanton. M.D................ 8*. Eldon E. Cassell...................... 85 Keith Roush.......................... 86 Ray L. Grrboch...................... 87 Mary Castelein....................... 88 Wren Funeral Home, Inc.......... 89 Williams Funeral Home.......... 90 Cinder Pharmacy.................... 91 Ideal Jonitoriol Service.......... 92 Coop Ext. Service................... 93 John E. Gorgon....................... 94 Janice K. Hartough................ 95 David W. Merck.................... 96 Kathy A. Wolters................... 97 Fire Extinguisher Serv.............. 98 Hastings Sanitary Serv.......... 99 Kenneth Bohn........................ 1X Ronald Coats......................... 101 Richard E. Hartman................ 102 Patricia Kno-’........................ 103 Eleanor Modigon.................... 104 Wayne Pennock .................. 105 Richard 1, Scott...................... 106 Wilbur Solomon...................... 107 Norman Stamon.................... 108 Regina Stein........................... 109 M. Kerin Woods.................... 110 Laura Young........................... 111 Total Compensation Serv........ 112 Radiology Associates............ 113 Pennock Hospital.......... 114 Schondelmoyer Insurance ... 115 The Wyatt Company.............. 116 Kenneth Radom..................... 31,241.25 31,173.84 Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to ap­ prove the Commissioner's Payroll. $3,720.68. Mo­ tion carried by unanimous roll call. ttOIAI IME/EWlfTEEN. ULMT CMN. BM CHI HffiBE C. Colemon B. Hammond R. Hoare T. McKelvey P. Kiel R.London J. Gorton 75.00 75.X 150.X 125.X 125.X 125.00 175.00 -017.94 168.59 43.70 82.80 19.32 69.92 402.27 3201 3202 3203 3204 3213 3214 3217 TOTALS 352.63 352.63 352.63 352.63 352.63 352.63 352.63 2468.41 850.X Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to ap­ prove the Criminal Claims. $1,954.96. Motion car­ ried by unanimous roll coll. 1 Norman's Inc................ 513.60 2 Detroit Pure Milk Company... 81.00 3 Vander Rooming Produce........ ’ 40.05 4 Edward Don t Company.......... 161.37 5 Paramount Coffee Company .. 264.30 6 Felpausch..................... 24.01 7 Butternut Bread........... 138.17 8 Gordon Food Service................ 513.60 81.00 40.05 161.37 264.30 28.01 138.17 732.4A 1954.961 732.46 1954.96 Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to ap­ prove the pre-paid bills. $222,717.50. AAotion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey that the matter of publication of an updated plot book be referred to the Central Services Committee for recommendation. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to authorize The Wyatt Company to proceed with the bid process reference a risk management study. AAotion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by McKelvey to grant permission to Friend of the Court Keeler to fill an 05 Account Clerk vacancy. AAotion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Hoare thot Barry County accept the terms of settlement set forth in the preliminary statement, reference Title Vil law­ suit (Power et al -v- Barry County), and authorize Attorney Gordon J. Quist to sign on behalf of Barry County. Roll call vote, seven (7) yeas. Coleman, Gordon. Hammond. Hoare, Kiel, Landon. McKelvey. AAotion carried. Moved by Hoare. support by Gordon to accept the bid from Duane Hamilton Excavating. Inc.. $1680.00, to construct the parking lot east of the Courts * Law Building. AAotion carried by unan­ imous roll coll. Jan Hartough, Cooperative Extension Director, appeared before the Board reference a tour on June 1. 1983 of the Kellogg Biological Station, and also reported that June 15, 1983 is Commissioner's Day at Michigan State University. Moved by Landon, support by Hammond to file all correspondence. .Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Coleman to recess lo Moy 24. 1983 or the Call of the Chair. Motion carried and meeting adjourned 11:23 a.m.. Moy 10. 1963. Paul Kiel. Chairman 5-19 The Mi^ Counties Employment and training Consortium has applied for funds lo administer a Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) under Title IV of the Comprehensive Employ­ ment and Training Act (CETA). The proposed program will serve approximately 900 econom­ ically disadvantaged youth between the ages of 14 and 21 in Barry and Calhoun Counties. The amount of the funding request Is $^5,117. These funds will be utilized to provide summer Work Experience. Labor Market Orientation and Career Exploration for SYEP-eligible youth. The program is designed to enhance the future career potential of disadvan­ taged youth through work experience and exposure to various career options. Career Exploration for in-school youth ages 14-15, will provide for the exploration of a variety of occupations designed to stimulate an awareness of career interests and to establish career direction. The emphasis is on developing a career plan to prepare for future education, training ord employment. Two innovative Career Exploration Programs will be provided to handicapped youth in Barry and Calhoun Counties. These programs feature career exploration activities designed to address thu unique needs ond barriers to employment faced by handicapped youth. The Work Experience component is designed to provide youth with exposure to the real world-of-work ond to aid the youth ages 16-21, in developing job-related responsibilities ond good working habits. It will include a two day Labor Market Orlentotion component, which will tearh job seeking skills ond labor market orientation. A complete copy of the plan will be available for public inspec­ tion at the following locations after May 20. 1963: Barry County Clerk s Office. 220 West State Street. Hostings (between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.): ond the Calhoun County Clerk s Office. 315 West Green Street, Marshall (between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.). The Plan will also be avail­ able for inspection in major public libraries in Barry ond Cal­ houn Counties after May 20. 1983. Questions ond comments must be directed in writing to the Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium. P.O. Box 1574. Battle Creek. Michi­ gan 49016. ANN SHAFER. Chairperson Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium , 12.42 12.42 13.51 13.51 71.95 71.95 54.25 54.25 24 60 24 60 42.22 42 22 128.16 128 16 54.50 54.50 596.21 596 21 20.96 20.96 90.00 90 00 80.00 80.00 49.70 49.70 24.00 24.00 237.91 237.91 30.X 30.00 2.00 2.X 2.00 2.00 5.00 5.00 28.00 28.00 68.00 68.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 25.00 300.00 3X.OO 15.00 15.00 3X.00 3X.OO 3X.OO 300.00 9X.OO 900.00 300.00 300.00 2.19 2.19 100.00 IX.00 3512.50 3512.50 38.61 38.61 116.99 116.99 142.28 142.28 21.71 21.71 12.50 12.50 19.00 19.00 30.06 30.06 36.90 36.90 22.82 22.82 30.06 3G.06 54.44 54.44 21.90 21.90 89.33 89.33 41.10 41.10 33.05 33.05 20.52 20.52 15.X 15.X 53.29 53.29 623.86 623.86 35.00 35.00 56.50 56.50 30.00 30.00 934.00 934.00 50.X 50.00 JOHN M. AAARTINOFF. Executive Director Mid Counties Employment ond Training Consortium STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBUCATMM NOTICt MCCASKD ESTATE File No. 18.784 Estate of JACK M. GODFREY. Deceased. Social Security Num­ ber 381-16-5282. TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: Your interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the fal­ lowing: TAKE NOTICE: On May 31. 1983 at 9:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert B. Godfrey re­ questing that Robert B. Godfrey be appointed Personal Representative of Estate of Jack M. Godfrey, who lived ot 4777 Barber Rood. Hostings, Michigan and who died AAay 13, 1983: and requesting also that the heirs at law of said deceased be deter­ mined. Creditors are notified thot copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative ond to the Court on or before August 15. 1983. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entit­ led persons appearing of record. May 17. 1983 ROBERT B. GODFREY. Personal Representative. By: Richord J. Hudson. Address of Personal Representative: 1093 Sagenish. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Richard J. Hudson (PI522O) Siege!. Hudson. Gee. Shaw & Fisher. 215 S. Church St.. Has­ tings. Michigan 49058. 616-9453495 . 5-19 Premises located al: 4555 Base­ line Road. Bellevue. Michigan. The real estate mortgage given by Paul A. Moreno ond Patricia A. Moreno husband and wile, to Comerica Bonk Battle Creek, successor in inter­ est to and formerly known os SNB Bonk and Trust, under dote of May 13. 1982. as recorded May 20 1982. in Liber 251, on Page 33. in the Office of the Register ol Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, is in default The amount claimed to be due thereon is $36,067.66 together with interest at the rate of ’ l.0*» per annum from Moy 6. 1983. NOW. THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue ol the power of sole contained in said Mortgage and the statutes in such case mode ond provided, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the premises describ­ ed herein al public auction at the front entry to the Barry County Building. 220 Court Street. Hastings. Michigan, on the 21st day of June 1983. at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of satisfying ihe amounts due on said Mortgage together with the legal costs and charges of sale including the statutory attorney fee The premises lo be separately sold at said sale are situated in the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry. State of Mich­ igan. and fully described os follows, to-wit: PARCEL #1: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 36. TIN. R8W, distant N 89° 50" W. 384.23 ‘eet from the Southeast 1/8 corner on the South line of said section 36. and running thence N 89* 05' 50" W, along said south line 534.65 feet to the West line of the East fifty-six acres of the West !6 of the Southeast '4 of said Section 36; thence N 00° 24' 10" E. along said Wesi line 446.91 feet to the Southerly line of Consumers Power Company fee strip; thence S 72* 48' X" E, along said Southerly line. 727.92 feet; thence S 34* 19' 10" W, 290.80 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all Iona between the above described parcel and Waubascon Creek thot is not in­ cluded in lands described in Liber 201 of Deeds on page 176, as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan. PARCEL #2: Beginning ot a point on the East line of the West *4 of the Southeast *4 of Section 36, TIN. R8W, Johnstown Town­ ship, distant S 00* 24’ 10" W, 19.65 feet from the center ol the Southeast '4 of sold Section 36, ond running thence S Q0* 24' 10", along said East line 807.71 feet to the Northerly line of Consumers Power Company fee : ip: thence N 72® 481 30" W, along sold Northerly line 959.75 feet to the West line of the East fifty-six acres of the West % of the Southeast *4 of said Section 36: thence N 00* 24' 10" E. along said West line, 515.36 feet; thence N 86® 55' 57" E. 379.69 feet; thence S 88’ 45’ 50" E. 539.91 feet to the place of begin­ ning. Subject to an easement over the East 33 feet for public highway purposes. The above-described Parcel #1 shall first be separately sold pursuant to ' MjA 27A.3224. Parcel #2 shall only be sold im­ mediately following sale of Parcel #1 if such sale is neces­ sary lo satisfy the amount due on the mortgage at the date of sale. The period of time allowed for redemption of each parcel sold is one (I) year from the drte of said sale. Dated: May 9. 1963 COAAERICA BANK-BATTLE CREEK Successor in interest to SNB Bank and Trust By: VERN J. STEFFEL. JR. Its: Attorney 265 Capital Avenue Northeast Battle Creek. Michigan 49017 Phone: (616)962-3545 MORTGAGE SALE SAWDEY. FLAGGERT & PORTER. ATTYS. Old Kent Center 20G Monroe Avenue Suite 300 Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 day Default havmg occurred in the conditions of o certain mortgage mode by WILLIAM J. RUDD and JANE RUDD, husband and w.le nf 5625 Uoton Road. Hastings Michigan 49058. as mortgagors, to OLD KENT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, a Michigan banking corporation. of One Vandenberg Center, Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 qS mort­ gagee. dotedMa ch3. 1980. re­ corded in the Office of Barry County Register of Deeds on March 11. 1980. in Liber 244 of Mortgages, at Pages 89). 892. C93 and 894; on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid to dote of this Notice. Twenty-five Thousand One Hundred Thirty-five and 86/100ths ■ ($25,135,86) - Dol­ lars including interest computed to dote hereof: and no suit or proceeding in law or in equity havng been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, ond the power of sale in said mortgage con­ tained having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thot by virtue ol the power of sole contained in said mortgage and the statute in such cose mode and provided, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises on Tues­ day June 7. 1983. ot 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon ol the East Door of the County Court­ house in the City of Hastings. Michigan, that being ihe place of holding Circuit Court for the County of Borry. to the highest bidder at public auction for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon such mortgage, together with interest, legal costs ond charges ond expenses, including the attorney fee allow­ ed by law, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the mortgagee before sole, the land and premises described in said mortgage mentioned ond situated in the Township of Rut­ land. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning ot the South *4 post of Section 5. lown 3 North. Range 9 West, thence N 02® 41' W along ihe North and South •/« line of said Section, 1312.35 feet thence N 88° 40* E 225.00 feet; thence S 02® 41* E 1312 35 feet to the South Section line, thence S 88* 40' W along said South line 225.00 feet to the place of beginning. Township of Rutland. Barry County. Mich­ igan. Notice is hereby given that the redemption period, pursuant to law, is six (6) months from the time of such sale, during which time the property may be redeemed. DATED: May 2.1983 DAY. SAWDEY. FLAGGERT 8 PORTER. Attorneys for Old Kent Bonk ondTrust Co. By John A. Porter Business Address: Old Kent Center 200 Monroe Avenue, Suite 300 Grand Ropids. Ml 49503 Telephcne: (616)774-8121 6-2 The Hastings Banner. Thursday. May 19, 1903 — Page 5 MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE The real estate mortgage given by NORMAN and ANNA SINCLAIR, husband ond wife lo THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICH­ IGAN. Delion Michigan, under dote of February 17. 1979. ond recorded February 28. 1979, in Liber 240 Page 287. in the Office ol the Register of Deeds for Borry Counly, Michigan, is in default. The amount claimed to be due thereon ot the date of this notice, for principal, inter­ est. ond late charges, is the sum ol TWENTY-FOUR THOUS­ AND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY­ EIGHT AND 19 100 (524.378.19) DOLLARS and no proceedings hove been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said mortgage or ony port thereof. NOW, THEREFORE notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage and the statutes in such case mode ond provided, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the premises describ­ ed therein ot public auction to the highest bidder, at the North entrance to the Borry County Court Building. 220 W. Stale Street. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for said county, on June 1. 1983. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due on said mortgage plus interest of 1)%% per annum, together with Ihe legal costs, statutory □ Horney's fees ond also ony taxes and insurance that said morigogee does poy on or prioi to the date of said sale. The premises to bo sold al said sale are situated in the Vil­ lage ol Cloverdale. County of Borry. State of Michigan, and described os follows: Lol 35 of the Village of Clover­ dale. according to the recorded plot thereof; ALSO, commencing at the Northwest corner of said Lot 35. thence in a Northeasterly direction on an extension ol the Westerly line of said Lot 35 to the Southerly line of Ihe right of woy of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Roilrood, lhence in a Northeasterly direction on said Southerly line of said right of woy to a point where o Northerly extension of the Easterly line of Lot 34 of the Village of Clover­ dole intersects, thence Southerly on said extension to the Northeast corner of said Lot 34. thence Westerly on the Nor­ therly lines of Lots 34 and 35 to the place of beginning, being in the North '4 of the Southeast 7* of Section 20, T 2 N. R 9 W, Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. Subject to any and all con­ ditions. restrictions, limitations ond easements of record. The period of time allowed for redemption is six (6) months from the date of sale. Dated: April 15. 1983 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICHIGAN BY: Rita L. Repko ITS: Attorney Howard & Howard 407 Kalamazoo Building Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 Telephone: (616) 382-1483 5-26 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in ihe conditions ol a certain mort­ gage. mode the 23rd day ol June. 1976. executed by DOMINGO SALAZAR and NANCY LEE SALAZAR, husband and wife, os Mortgagors, to HAST­ INGS SAVINGS 8 LOAN ASSOC IATION. a Michigan corporation, doing business at Hastings. Michigan, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on June 28. 1976, in Liber 226 of mortgages, on page 933. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dote of this notice Seventeen Thousand Forty-one ond 74/100 ($17,041.74) Dollars lor principal and interest, no suit or proceeding ot law or in equity having been instituted lo recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mort­ gage. ond the power of sale in •aid mortgage contained having become operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on Moy 20. 1983, at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, ot the East front door of the Courthouse in the City of Hostings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale ond sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satisfying theamounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest thereon ot ten (10%) percent per annum, and as otherwise specified in said mort­ gage. together with the legal costs and charges of sale, includ­ ing the attorney fees os provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and des­ cribed a? follows, to-wit: The West four rods of ihe East eight rods of the South seven and one-half rods of Lot 1. Block 2 of the Village of Woodland, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 1 of plats c.t page 21, Barry County, Michigan. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Section 600.3240 is six (6) months. Dated. April 19, 1983 Richard H. Show (P20304) Attorney for Hastings Savings I Loan 215 South Church Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 5-19 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry on Proposed Special Use Requests Notice is hereby given to thot the Bor / County Planning Commis­ sion will conduct a public hear­ ing. for special use requests, on May 23. 1983 ot 8:00 p.m. in the County Commissioner's Room. 117 South Broadway. Hostings. Michigan. Case No. Sp. Use 3-83 Max Eldred, (applicant) 8:00 p.m. At this hearing, the following described property located on 2365 Dev ne Rd.. Nashville, will be consicered os o site for the issuance of a special use parmil to e'ect o building for a mechanical repair facility. NW '4 Sec. 28-3-7 lying S of MCRR R/W also W'/» NE Sec. 28 also E'4. NE ’4, S MCRR. Ex beg. wh E & W *4 li intersec E li, th W ’O' > rds. N 25 rds. S li RR SEly to E li th S 3 rds., POB. Castleton Twp. Case No. Sp. Use 2-83 Robert & Debra Hartke. (TABLED) 8:05 p.m. To be picked up from the table regarding a special use for a dog kennel in Irving Twp. All of the above described prop­ erty being located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writ­ ing will be given the opportun­ ity to bo heard at the above mentioned time ond place. The special use applications are available for public inspection al the Barry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broadway, Has­ tings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5.-00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Please call Winifred Keller. Planning Direc­ tor al 948-8081 for further infor­ mation. Norvol E. Thaler. Clerk Barry County 549 Subscribe to. the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 NOTICE The Borry County Tax Allocation Board will meet May 16, 1983, 1:30 p.m., for a preliminary. They will also meet May 24, 1983 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. for final hearing and public hearing. The final order to be set immediately following the May 24th meeting. NORVALE. THALER, Clerii COMMISSION ORDER N0.CR-111J2 (Under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) COMMISSION ORDER NB.Cn-ll3.12 (Under authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) GEAR RESTRICTIONS FOR STREAM FISHING DURING SALMON AND STEELHEAD RUNS The Natural Resources Commission, at its July 11, 1980, meeting, under the authority of Act 230, P.A. 1925, os amended, approved the following gear restriction for a period of five years begin­ ning October 1.1980: Double or treble pointed hooks exceeding 3/8 inch be­ tween point and shank ond single pointed hooks exceed­ ing 1/2 inch between point and shank may not be used on any stream except St. Mary s. St. Clair, and Detroit rivers before Moy 15 or after August 31 of each year. VILLAGE of WOODLAND NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Village Council of the Village of Woodland will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 P.M. on MONDAY, MAY 23, 1983 in the Village Hall, 171 N. Main to receive testi­ mony and discuss o proposed additional 1983 Village Operating and Park extra voted millage rate. Because of a State Law (Act 5 of 1982) the Village base tax rate is reduced to 11.8176 mills for 1983. However, the Village has completed authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized rate. In order to maintain basic Village services the Village proposes to levy an additional millage rate of 1.1824 mills ($1.18 per $1000 SEV) above the 11.8176 mill base tax rate or a total Operating and Park rate of 13.0 mills ($13.00 per $1000 SEV). This will provide an estimated 10% increate in Village Operating and Park revenues. Public comment on this proposed in­ crease is welcome at the public hearing. NANCY STOWELL, Village Clerk Phone (616) 3674551 STURGEON SPEARING SEASON — STATEWIDE — The Natural Resources Commission, al its October 8, 1982, meeting, under the authority of sections 1 and 3 of Act No. 230, P.A. 1925, as amended, ordered that for the period beginning January 1, 1983, through March 31, 1988, it shall be unlawful to take or attempt to take sturgeon by means of spears from the inland waters of this state, except during the month of February of each year. BAWWY TOWNSHIP Regular meeting of the Barry Township Board was held on Moy 3. 1983 at 7.30 p.m. with all five members being present. Approved resolution for 198384 road work within Barry Town­ ship. Discussed bids for new cab and chassis for Hickory Fire truck. Moved, supported ond roll call vote with five yes to accept bid of $24,161.00 from Central Garage Inc., ol Middle­ ville. Transfer of Liquor ond Dance permit from Mr. Thirsty's to Peter's Inc. located at 121 S. Grove St.. Delton. Mich. 49046. Barry Township. Barry County. Resolution adopted with five yes votes. Approved the purchase of two new Township Government Manuels at $17.00 a piece through the Supervisors Assoc. Approved $100.00 to be sent to Hope Twp. Trees, for the Transfer Station Fund as a contri­ bution for Free Dump Day on May 14th. Approved paying of bills in the amount of $14.889.80. Meeting adjourned at 10:X p.m. Lois Bromley. Clerk Attested to by: William B. Wooer, Supervisor 5-19 mobtoagsbau Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Michael A. Geringer and Donnalcnn Geringer. husband and Wife, to Fleet Mortgage Corp., f/k/a Mortgage Assoc­ iates. Inc., a Rhode Island Cor­ poration, Mortgagee. Dated August 17, 1979. and recorded on August X, 1979, in Liber 242. on page 833, Barry County Records. Michigan, and on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Five A 58/IX Dollars ($58,975.58). including interest at 10% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sole of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the main entrance to ihe County Courthouse in Hastings, Mich­ igan, at 2 o'clock p.m„ local time, on Wednesday. July 6, 19B3. Said premises ore situated in the Township ol Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and ore des- A parcel of land in the East ‘4 of the Northwest *4 of Section 13, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as follows: Commencing at a paint 331 feet east of the northwest comer of the east ‘4 of the northwest ’/« of Section 13. Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence South 1320 feet thence East 331 feet; lhence North 1320 feet to the North line of said Section 13: thence West 331 feet to the place of beginning. During the twelve months immediately following the sale, the property may bo redeemed. Dated; May 18,1963 Fleet Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee Hecht, Buchanan A Cheney, Sixth Floor Frey Building. Grand Ropids, Michigan 49503 6-9 NOTICE to TAXPAYERS and RESIDENTS of the Hastings Area School District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the School Board of the Hastings Area Schools. Barry and Calhoun Counties, Michigan, will meet on the 6th day of June, 1983, at 7:00 o'clock p.m. in the Junior High Vocal Music Room in Hastings, Michigan to consider the adoption of a Note Resolution. The Note Resolution shall auth­ orize the issuance of Notes in a maximum amount of $350,000, at a maximum interest rate of eighteen percent (13%) per an­ num, to be repaid over a maximum term of ten (10) years. The Notes are to be issued to fund energy conservation im­ provements including window and roof improvements, to school facilities in the School District pursuant to the provisions of Act 431 of the Public Acts of 1982. The Notes shall be repaid from School District operating funds and constitute full faith and credit, tax limited obligations of the School District. THE FULL FAITH AHD CREDIT, TAX UNITED OBLIGATION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES MOT EMPOWER THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO LEVY AD VALOREM TAXES IN EXCESS OF THE MAXIMUM EXISTING SCHOOL MILLAGE RATES. For further information, please contact: Robert Miller, Acting Superintendent Hastings Area Schools 232 West Grand Street, Hastings, Ml. 49058 Telephone... (616) 948-8021 This notice was authorized by the School Boord of the Hastings Area Schools. Dated: May 16, 1983 JUDITH A. LENZ Board of Education, Secretary Hostings Area Schools �The Hastings Bonner. Thursday, Moy 19, 1983 — Page 6 About Hastings... THE AMERICAN LEGION in Hastings is seeking participants for the annual Memorial Day parade, scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, May 30. The parade will form at the Felpausch Food Center parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Those wishing to participate should call any of the following people: Frank Weinbrecht, 945-5471; Ron Miller, 945-3879; Casey Kruger. 948-8252; or the American Legion Post at 945-4973. • THE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings held their meeting on May 11 with a presentation by Marge Hager, an active member in “Foster Grandparenting”, highlighting the gathering. “Foster Grandparenting” is a national organization that uses elderly men and women to visit children in hospitals, day care centers, juvenile detention, and Hospice. Through her work, Mrs. Hager has been a luncheon guest at the White House. During the meeting she read passages from “To Love a Child” by Nancy Reagan about heartwarming experiences that benefitted both the grandparent and child. Included in that book is a poem by Marge Hager. Mary Wedel gave the Invocation to start the meeting and the Sarah Circle served the salad luncheon. Ruth Huntley gave devotions, her theme “Making the most of each day”. Ruth Turner snd Bonnie Shook then sang “Jesus. Jesus, Jesus”. The meeting dosed with a friendship circle singing “Blest Be the Tie That Binds". SANDRA BAX!ER AND CAROL FELDPAUSCH were among the 410 students at Albion College who received degrees during May 7 commencement exercises. Sandra is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Baxter, 1010 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings. She was a philosophy and English rntjor and is a 1979 Hastings High School graduate. Carol is the daughter of Richard Feldpausch, 10579 Braska Dr., Middleville. She was a psychology major and also is a 1979 Hastings High School graduate. • JILL A. ELDRED, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Eldred of 7050 S. Broadway, Hastings, is a candidate for an associates degree at Lake Superior State College in Sault Ste. Marie. The graduate majored in electronic and computer technology with minors in mathematics and is a 1980 graduate of Hastings High School At Lake Superior State College she was active in the society of manufac­ turing engineers as vice president Following graduation she plans to work for Business Machines Company in Iron Mountain. Commencement exercises are this Saturday. DANIEL GIBSON of Hastings was among the Alma College graduates who received their degrees with honors at the college’s 96th year Commencement on April 16. A mathematics major, Daniel was graduated magna cum laude, an accomp­ lishment which requires a grade point average of 3.60 overall and a 3.40 in work done outside the major division. Gibson, a 1979 graduate of Hastings High Schoo], is the son of Henry and Gladys Gibson, 212 W. Clinton Hastings. Recycling site’s Grand Opening is Saturdav “Recycling in Barr>-Counly" (RiBC) wm be holding a grand opening this Saturday to celebrate completion of its latest recycling site in Barry County This new site is located at the Hastings Fire Station parking lot with the grand opening to be held from noon until 3 p.m. An educational slide presentation can be seen in the Moose Lodge at 12:30 p.m., ];30 and 2:30 p.m. Also, persons bringing properly prepared recyclable materials to the opening, will have a chance to win a gift or gift certificate donated by Hastings merchants. This is the third site RiBC founders have set up in the past 18 months. It is the second site in Barry County. The Hastings City Council gave approval to RiBC to use city property for the new site. RiBC founders - Darlene Paulauski. Jackie Schmitz and Shirley Wietnik - have worked on the site since April. It consists of a fenced area which houses 55 gallon barrels for the deposit of tin cans, aluminum and small metal scraps and a roll off bin for the deposit of clear, green, and brown glass. RiBC members Ade Penninga and David Schmitz helped put up the fence, paint was donated by Gambles and cement was pur­ chased by the Hastings High School Biology Club students. Two senior art students - Lissa McClelland and Margarita Aramburo, who is a Columbian exchange student - lettered RiBC’s signs. The Hastings girl scouts also helped, sponsoring a poster contest which advertised the grand opening and explained how to recycle. Bob Henry of R.E. Henry Trucking Service Co., loaned the roll off bin to RiBC will also transpurtthe glass. Summit Steel has agreed to take the metal. Dave Wiltse, president of Citizens for Recycling, printed RiBC’s brochures which explain how to recycle. The brochures will be available at the grand opening. The following merchant's meanwhile, have donated gifts or gift certificates: Naturally Yours, C&B Discount, Jacob’s Pharmacy, Leary’s Auto Parts, Treetop Bakery, Music Center, Blair’s Pet Shop, Michigan Week, continued a.m.; a petting zoo from noon to 3p.m.; a 4-H dog obedience demonstration from noon to 3 p.m.; safety presentations at the sheriff department’s water rescue van at 1 p.m.; a decorated bike parade at 2:30 p.m.; a bike rodeo at 3 p.m.; and an evening dance at the high school parking lot with live music. vital* Pizza. Walldorff(M,, Vitale s Pizza. Walldorff s Cellar Corner. Boomtown Records. Wayne's Shoe Store. Ai &■ Pete's Sport Shop. Books Etc.. Hodge’s, and Shell Car Wash Awarding of the gifts and certificates will be staggered to make prizes available until the closing at 3 p.m. To prepare materials, wash everything ____ .... . .............................. W ... thoroughly, except non food items. Labels must be removed from tin cans. Caps, rings, etc., must be removed from glass. Glass (only clear, green, or brown, must be separated before being deposited into the proper color sections. Window glass, light bulbs, mirrors, bat- * teries, paint cans, plastics, papers and a™b" SimUar 'VPt' glaSS are • For furUiw information on recycling '"ciud'ng educational programs or brochures, contact Darlene Paulauski at Ms- Freedom Shrine rededicated— P'«ident of the nowlv-formed Hasting. Exchange Club, reded i co ted the Fredoom Shrine that is on display at the Hastings Junior High d ?,2 special ceremony before a number of students on Tuesday morning He Xel'r leodl?.'in “Vh “"h m “k* lBl°de1r‘ °! iun,or hi9h’ *° main'Din °nd improve tneir leadership through high school and later on. r LaVerne BeBeau, left, a social studies teacher at Hastings, speaks here to junior high students in attendance about the Freedom Shrine and its importance to them. Many are unaware of what the Shrine is,” BeBeau told the students, but, more important, many take those freedoms (highlighted by the Shrine) for granted. . ^hal th® rededicaLi°n is a" about,” he said, "to remind ourselves not just of the documents in the Shrine, but what thoso freedoms stand for.” BeBeau was involved as well in the original dedication of the Freedom Shrine 20 years ago by the then Hastings Exchange Club. It contains 28 documents, including such ?"es, ,h® Dec,oration of Independence and the Japanese surrender ending World War II. ■ Michigan National Bank Electronic Banking center COMING SOON Watchfor our opening! �Hastings enjoys ‘Michigan Week9 Youth activities stiil ahead for Saturday Register of Deeds Howard Ferris took time our of his schedule on Monday to review the duties of his office with ninth grade students Pat McIntyre and Bill Walker. Ninth graders visited virtually every county and city office and court as they received "on-the-job" insight into the workings of government. Monday's Government Day during Michigan Week focused on the role of government in the lives of Michigan residents. inrf u . uOy ?n W®anesa°y was °n oPPortumty tor local ndustries to display their wares in downtown storefronts. Looking over the E.W. Bliss Co. window display in the Ben Franklin store window are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schwab retired Say m Nov. 1980 after 35 years as an electrician at Bliss The Hastings Exchange Club, coordinator for the Michiqan Week celebration, provided plocemots that saluted community employers for distribution in the restaurants on Wednesday^ to Michigan HOSPITALIT A# am JK AD •^FRIDAY. J*MAY 20th The Barry County Republican Women put on the special Michigan luncheon" Tuesday at the Community Building which featured bean soup, cole slaw, apple sauce, corn muffins, and cookies. Shown here serving it to the public were, from left, Kathryn Ferris, Vicki Jerkatis. Virginia Stevens, Dorothy Scudder, Barb Drewel, Agnes Adrounie, ond Doris Poulrun. • Parking Anywhere in Hastings •Transportation on Barry County Traudt 948-8098 Kids of all ages are invited to come and celebrate Michigan Week, at the... Central School-Jr. High Campus Schedule of EVENTS: 10a.m. Flag Raising..byr*pr«,*r>lal,v«.o< 4-H • 10 0.01. to 1 1 a.m. Story HOUr(agos. pro-school to3rd grade) the Scouts. Campfire and The Barry County Historical Society was also on hand for the special "Michigan luncheon" Tuesday at the Community Building with this display of quilts made from antique patterns. Shown here are, from left, Charlotte Heath, Diana Phillips, secretary of the society, and Barbara Furrow, president of the society. The ladies also showed a film from the Michigan Historical Commission, entitled “Steward of Michigan" about the state's various governors. • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. General Group Games • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dunk Tank YOUTH • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Face Painting for Children » 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Art Booth (Children Only) (Moke your own masterpiece) 11 a.m. DAY is... SATURDAY, MAY 21st Pet Parade • Noon to 3 p.m. • Noon to 3 p.m. 4-H Baby Animals Petting Zoo 4-H Dog Obedience Demo. • 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. •2 p.m. to 3 p.m. •2:30 p.m. Sheriff Dept. Water Rescue Van on display Story Hour (oge« pre-tchool lo 3rd grade) Decorated Bike Parade •3 p.m. Bike Rodeo (Aeel el the West Oym Door) Come and... JOIN THE FUN! (STAY AU DAY) Sponsored by the... These residents at the Barry County Medical Care facility were among the 45 who went to Tyden Park for a picnic at noontime. They are, from left. Ed Davis, Alma Howard, Pearl Ripley, Leona Wood, and Bernice Berry. Transportation to the park was provided free by Barry Transit. EXCHANGE CLUB of HASTINGS with the assistance of the Boy Stouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Tiger Cubs, Camp Fire Girls, Blue Birds, Brownies. 4-H Clubs and Hostings Key Club. (iuONj) THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES... Wren Funeral Home The JC Penney Co,. Hostings Deportment Store. Downtown Hostings Patrick C. Hodges Dependable Jewelers Since 1931 Music Center & Gift Boutique 138 W. State Street Barry County Lumber Home Center The House of Quality Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodwoy Birke's Cut Rate Shoe Store Shoes for the entire family Volunteers and staff at Barry County Medical Care gave Tuesday's "Heritage Day" theme a special meaning by dressing up for the elderly at the picnic in these bygone outfits. They are, from left, Doris Tinkler Liz Cornwell, Sue Trowbridge Anita Fox. and Pot Finton. Following the meal, the picnicers were entertained with musk by Liza Groos. Your Rexoll Store, Downtown Hostings 533 West Stote Street Ben Franklin Store The Travel Store 102 West Stole of Jefferson 123 W. Stote St. City Food & Beverage Culligan Water Conditioning 313 North Boltwood Open9o.m. to 11p.m. Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. The Hollmork of Insuronce Excellence Hastings Savings and Loan Assn. Where Sovings Does Moke A Difference Hastings Aluminum Products, Inc. Mfgs. of Home Improvement Products Hastings City Bank 150W. Court St. Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy Riverbend Travel Agency Flexfab, Inc. Hastings Water Conditioning, Inc. 629 So. Michigan Leary’s Sport Center Downtown Hostings Felpausch Food Center Fine Foods - Meat - Produce Flexible Hose and Ducts for Industry Brown's Custom Interiors Cleveland’s 130 E. Stote Street "Prettiest Floors in Town" National Bank of Hastings Corner of W. Stote ot Broodwoy Hastings Press 152 W. Stote Street Hastings Hotel Patten Monument Enjoy Our Hospitality Cemetery Memorials Gambles Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. 130 W. State St.. Hostings fniv'onc* fox your l,<» lomo BusmoM ond Co> Cinder Pharmacy HOW. State St. �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, May 19, 1983 — Page 8 Woodland News Nearly 200 reservations have been received for the alumni banquet being held at the Woodland School Saturday evening. May 21. Jack Crockford is coming from Georgia to serve as toastmaster. The executive committee is busy making last minute arrangements and plans. Members of the Woodland Lions Club are busy planning the ham dinner they will hold in Herald Classic Memorial Park Saturday. May 28. Tickets are for sale for that dinner. They can be purchased from any Woodland Lion. The Woodland Lions met in their den on Tuesday evening. May 10, for a catered dinner and meeting. The guest speaker was Richard Long, public relations represen­ tative of Blue Cross - Blue Shield in Grand by Catherine Lucas Rapids. Mr. Long basically spoke about what each of us can do to control medical costs and to help hold them down. He recommended getting second opinions and “comparison shopping" before surgery. There were 22 people at the meeting. Foster France, a native of Woodland and an alumnus of Woodland High School, passed away at his home in Tampa. Fla. on Saturday morning. He was 78 years old. Foster resided in Woodland until about 20 years ago when he and his wife moved to Tampa. While a resident of Woodland. Mr. France worked as an electrician and was active in the Woodland Lions Club. He was the brother of Marguerita France Baitinger, Edna France Wise, and Robert France, all of Woodland. Another Woodland brother, Ty • NOTICE • BARRY COUNTY POSITION VACANCY TYPIST CLERK II '4.91/hr. *10,255/yr. TITLE BASESAlARY: POSTING DATE: APPLY AT: Monday, May 16, 1983 Friday, May 20, 1983 MESC Office Subscribe to the HASTINGS BANNER ca»...948-8051 575 E. Woodlawn Hastings, Ml. 49058 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH: FRIDAY, MAY27,1983 France, died several years ago. Foster France is survived by his wife. Clara, who resides in Tampa, and he leaves a great many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, both in Michigan and in Florida. A memorial service was held in Florida early in the week. Woodland Women’s Study Club met at the Lions Den last Tuesday afternoon. Fifteen members were present and Lucy Rice who was the guest of member Sarah Fisher. The program was a discussion of problems of public education, past, present and future. Five retired teachers and one librarian were present at the meeting and participated in the discussion. President Lucille Brown read some questions from an examination that was given to eighth grade students in 1896. No one present could answer some of the questions asked on that examination. The hostesses. Irene Moore, Barbara Dalton, and Lorraine Rogers, served a fresh strawberry cake, tea and coffee. Eugene and Frances Reuther spent the weekend in Baldwin, with Mr. and Mrs. John Brecheisen of Coldwater. Mrs. Brecheisen is the sister of Mrs. Reuther. The two couples hunted mushrooms. Mrs. Reuther said that she thought the nights were still too cold for mushroom hunting to be very good. Woodgrove Brethren-Christian Parish Church ladies held their annual mother­ daughter banquet last week. The men of the church served a committee-prepared ham dinner to 95 ladies and girls. The program was presented by Kent and Sue Bowden who sing and do chalk art ministry. Mr. Bowden uses sign language during all of the songs and chalk presentations. He taught the group some sign language which those present greatly enjoyed learning and using. One of the chalk drawings by Sue Bowden was Today isa good day to win $100,000. presented to Evonne Bond as a door prize. Two separate parties of Woodland area people attended the Mulliken Masonic beef and noodle dinner on Sunday. The first party included Mr. and Mrs. G. R. McMillen. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Chase, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kantner, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lucas. The other party included Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Eston, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brodbeck and Mr. and Mrs. George Fetterman. Zion Lutheran Church held a brief voters' meeting after services cn Sunday morning. The purpose of the meeting was to act upon several recommendations of the buildings and grounds committee. The members gave the buildings and grounds committee per­ mission to proceed with four projects. These projects are to fix the flat roof, to install additional outdoor lighting at the front door, to purchase and install a fireplace insert for the fireplace in the lounge, and to update the handrails in the building so that they comply with current building codes. The Kilpatrick Church Adult Christian Endeavor group met for a potluck dinner Saturday evening. There were 27 people present. Mr. and Mrs. Don Grondyke of Grand Rapids and their daughter, Tere. a, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Markwart were special guests After dinner, devotions were led by Morrell Smith. Roll call was answered with favorite flowers. It vas decided that the June meeting will also be held early in the evening and will include a potluck dinner instead of late snacks after the meeting. Ed Markwart was the guest speaker and told about his early childhood during World War II. Ed and his brothers were bom in Poland where their family had lived in a German-speaking Protestant community since the 1600s. In 1945, Ed’s parents were able to take their three sons from Germanoccupied Poland to Potsdam, Germany, just ahead of the Russian troops. Ed stated that war is always hardest upon the innocents — the very old and the children. Later, the family had to again flee the Russian troops, and they were trapped at the Elbe River at the end of the war. At that time, as they were not able to get across the river to the American troops, the family was separated by the Russians and Edward, his mother and two brothers returned to Potsdam. His father joined them there when he was able to escap«.‘ from the Russians who were holding him. After six months of living under Russian occupation in East Germany, Ed’s father discovered that he was on a list of men to be sent to Russia, and he escaped from East Germany into West Germany. The rest of the family were able to escape from East Germany also and joined their husband and father in West Germany a few weeks later. In 1952, after seven years of living in West Germany as refugees, the Markwarts were sponsored by Zion Lutheran Church and were able to emigrate to the United States and settle in Woodland. Ed told of many times his entirefamily was saved from death by some small delay when hundreds of people all around them were killed or the building where they were staying was destroyed while they were out for a short time. He feels that the survival of his family was the result of a long series of miracles. Ed’s older brother is now a Lutheran minister in Buelah, North Dakota. His younger brother teaches school near Detroit. Ed is an architect and works for the State of Michigan. Smelt, pancakes, garades highlight edford Carnival Smelt fries, a parade, arts and crafts and more will be featured in the 1983 Bedford Lions 15th Annual Carnival, May 19-22, The carnival will kick off Thursday, May 19 with a smelt fry from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Bedford Park. Cost of the fry is $2.50. The carnival will be held during the same hours. If you missed the smelt fry Thursday, or didn’t get your fill, no problem, just come back Friday night for a repeat performance. Same place, same time. Saturday's festivities start at noon with a parade down Main St., featuring the Gull Lake and Delton School bands, the Shriners Mini-500 cars, floats, horses and antique cars. An arts and crafts show and flea market will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also, chicken dinners will be on sale, and there will'be games and rides. Early risers will be treated to an all-youcan-eat pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at the Bedford Masonic Temple. Cost is $3 for adults, children five to ten years old $2, and children under five free when ac­ companied by an adult. All events except for the pancake break­ fast will be held at the Bedford Park and Bedford Schools grounds. Six-hour day, continued Suddenly all signs indicate that something great could happen to you! 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The group told the board that hiring a second director was a necessity in order to maintain a quality program. “It s a matter of what you can afford and what you can t afford.” William Baxter, board president, told the boosters "No way are we going to be able to offer the type of program we should be on 26 mills." Miller said. "I think we should go for a millage." Miller declined to say how many mills he felt it would take to run a quality program. Antique Hair Collectibles In 1855, the fashion editress of "Godey’s Lady’s Book" offered her readers the op­ portunity to join in a vogue then popular in Europe. For a specified fee. a lady could send in her own hair, or that of a loved one, and have it made into jewelry. It also offered instructions to those who chose to make their own at home. Other than jewelry, such items as shawl and cravat pins, purses, pencil cases and adornments on walking sticks were made of hair-work. Lockets, pictures and bracelets were among other works from human hair. The desire to own items made with hair began in the 17th century in England as a form of memorial for a dead friend or relative. Hair of the deceased, usually removed after death, was placed in a faceted crystal medallion against a black silk background, with the deceased person's initials being worked in gold wire. The medallion was worn suspended on black ribbon around the neck or wrist of the bereaved person. Later, mourning rings were adapted to also contain a lock of the dead person’s hair. These rings were decorated either with black and white enamel or with a pearl border, the latter symbolizing tears. In the United States, a similar practice followed. Mourning rings were given to the immediate family members and friends of the deceased after a funeral. These mour­ ning rings were made from plaited hair of the deceased, or the ring was in gold and had a locket-type setting with a lock of hair en­ closed. Also fashionable were mourning pins with the deceased's hair mounted on ivory. Examples were being made in 1856 for $12 each and advertised in Godey’s Lady's Book. This rather dismal form of hair-work remained in use, probably by the elderly following customs from their childhood. In western 17th century Europe, small containers for portraits or locks of hair were suspended on a chain or brooch fitment They were in two parts, hinged and closed by a catch or clasp. One or both sides were glazed to expose the portrait or personal momento — the hair. In some examples, the center of the medallion was glazed with crystal and the hair filled this space. Other examples were more decorative; like those having a picture painted in sepia, sometimes on ivory, with strands of hair applied with the paint. Many were still funeral in subject, having scenes of urns and tombs, weeping willows, widows, etc., but not all were so morbid. In the 18th century, it was fashionable to wear lockets with miniature paintings on porcelain fronts, with the hinged backs opening to hold locks of hair belonging to the person depicted in the miniature. A variation was to have the hair wound around the central miniature portrait These were given as sentimental gifts. Made in gold, silver, silver gilt, brass or copper, the lockets were frequently decorated with chasing or filigree work, enamelled or set with precious gems. An oval or heart was the usual design. It was the practice of males to give their hair to their beloveds. In 1761. King George III of England gave a pair of lockets to his bride. Queen Charlotte. They appear in several of her portraits. They were comprised of six rows of pearls as large as peas; the clasps were comprised of his picture on one. and his hair and scepter on the other. Both lockets were studded with diamonds. Some examples of hair jewelry are very small — less than three-quarters of an inch in diameter, yet the designs in hair are exquisite. Horsehair was also added to very fine human hair when the hair was not intended to be a momento of a deceased relative, but was used to make a design for an item of jewelry. The horsehair gave strength to the fine hair so it could be more easily worked. For the same reason of firmness, fine gold wire was used with human hair in costly pieces made for the wealthy. In some finer examples, gold or blue Bristol opal glass surrounded the portrait. During the Victorian period, inscriptions of moral or religious nature worked in human hair were popular. The craze for novelties and bric-a-brac brought many other objects made of human hair, such as souvenirs, patriotic items, wall plaques, embroidered cushions, mantel fringes over fireplaces, etc. The hair for these items was literally bought off the heads of ladies. In the days when extremely long hair was fashionable, a woman needing extra money need only cut off a length of her hair and sUl it. The quality and color of the hair dictated the price paid for IL Long hair lengths were needed for some objects because it was unsatisfactory to tie short lengths together as the knots spoiled the smooth appearance of the hair work. Plaiting and braiding and making the actual scenes with strands of different shades of human hair was an art beautifully executed into large wall hanging type pictures. Oftimes today, when we see these lovely works made of human hair, the background material will have an oily look, as the oil from human hair would seep into it. Nonetheless, these old works are very desirable to a collector. Lemonnier, court goldsmith to Napoleon III of France, was noted for his hair jewelry. Often he used fanciful decoration In his flower-styled brooches and lockets. In his ribbon-bracelet: he used hair fastened with "forget-me-not" flowers made with turquoise and diamonds. He also used medallions of leaves and flowers and flower sprays made of fine human hair held together with pearls and emeralds. There is, however, a different form of hair “antique” — the preserved hair of the famous. Several years ago there was keen bidding at a London auction for four hairs snipped from the head of Napoleon Bonaparte while be was a prisoner on St. Helena. The four hairs, contained in a sealed glass tube, sold for 280 pounds. Locks of hair from other famous heads — Lord Byron, Lord Nelson, Franz Schubert — have all obtained large sums when sold in recent years. Bought by hair collectors, the locks were to be preserved in their original state as souvenirs of the famous. H astings IS 138 E. State Strut avings & Hoan Hastings, Michigan "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! 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Friday* 9 00 to 6 00 p.m. Phone 945-9581 �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. May 19. 1983 — Page 9 Saxons win pre-qualifier Nips Harper Creek, 11-5 Todd Slater avoids a tag by the Marshall first baseman. The Saxons recently defeated Harper Creek 11 -5 to qualify for the district baseball tournament coming------------------------------------ --------------------------------up May 27. (Banner photo) Saxons tie for 5th in tennis meet Hastings girls split double dual with Sturgis, Marshall The Hastings girls' track team split a double dual meet with Sturgis and Marshall last week as they beat the Redskins 63-60, but lost to Sturgis 67*56. Against Marshall, Saxon first places went to Julie Frantz in the 110 low hurdles, Tammy Bryans in the 100, Karen Williams in the 330 low hurdles, Lori Teunessen in the 880, Colleen Corrigan in the discus, Missy Pennock in the long jump, the 880 relay team, the 440 team and the mile relay team. Hastings managed only seven first against Sturgis. Frantz won the 110 low hurdles, Williams took the 330 lows, Teunessen captured the 880, Corrigan won the discus, Pennock won the long jump, and the 440 and mile relays also won. Hastings also participated in the East Grand Rapids Co-ed relays. In the field events, Pennock and Kyle Lancaster took second in the long jump, Colleen Corrigan and Phil Davisson placed second in the discus, Tammy Bryans and Mike Shaw finished fourth in the high jump and Corrigan and Davisson placed fifth in the shot In running events, Bev DeCamp, Mike Matthews, Kris Matthews, and Bruce Hoff­ man took second in the pioneer relay while the shuttle hurdles team of Williams. Steve Maurer, Frantz and Kevin Baum took a third. The 400 meter relay team of Tammy Bryans, Matthews, DeCamp, and Hoffman took a third and the 800 relay team of Lori Teunessen, Mike Matthews, Kris Matthews, and Hoffman took a fifth. Saxon girls split track meet on Wednesday The results were without doubt at the two ends of the spectrum for the Hastings girls track team in its double dual with Hillsdale and Harper Creek on Wednesday night. The Saxons pounded Harper Creek 90-35, but then were in turn pounded by Hillsdale 88-35. Notching firsts in the loss to Hillsdale for the Saxons were Tammy Bryans in the 100 meter low hurdles, Lori Teunessen in the 800 meter run, and Bev DeCam p in the 200 meter dash. The Saxons fared much better against the Beavers as they captured 10 first places. Kitrina Hoffman in the shot put, Colleen Corrigan in the discus, Janine Briggs in the high jump, Julie Frantz in the 100 lows, Bryans in the 100, the 800 and 400 relay teams, Karen Williams in the 300, DeCamp in the 200, and Char Gibbs in the 3200 meter run. Powerful Sturgis captured the Twin Valley tennis championship last week while Hastings finished in a tie for fifth. Finishing behind the Trojans was Hillsdale, taking third was Harper Creek, Coldwater finished fourth, while Marshall tied with the Saxons for fifth. Albion finished last. Daye Beck at third singles, and the Hastings second doubles team of Steve Conner and Jamie Owings both won two matches to each finish fifth in the tour­ nament. Gaining sixth places for Hastings were Daye Flood at first singles, Tim Tebo and Craig Smith at second doubles, and Todd Harvey and Jeff Fuller at third doubles. Hastings coach Tom Freridge said he was pleased with his team's performance in the meet. “We showed improvement over the regular season in every match but two,” said Freridge. “It’s just that we had so far to come from.” Sturgis also won the regular season championship in the Twin Valley tennis race. Hastings will now compete in the regionais at Allegan on Friday Thomapple Valley bikers’ time trial results - The Thomapple Valley Bikers held their weekly time trials on Tuesday night out on M-79. The results of the 10-mile trials showed Paul Standler first (29:15), John Crane second (29:30), and Len Standler third (32:32). Mens softball starts Morris wins freestyle wrestling meet Rod Morris wrestling for the Delton Wrestling Club has just captured a first place award in his weight class in the recent Great Lakes National Kids Federation Wrestling Tournament at Parma Western High School near Jackson. Michigan. Competing in the tournament were wrestlers from Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois and Michigan. Rod earned the right to compete in the national tournament by placing first in regional competition in Michigan. The following week at Grand Rapids Junior College he placed first in the state. This is Rod’s third national title. He won his first title at the age of eight, wrestling in the 9 and 10 age division in the 50 pound weight class. His second title coming at the age of nine wrestling in the 55 pound weight class. This year at the age of thirteen he captured his third title in the 75 pound weight class. Rod was undefeated this year, compiling a 40 and 0 record which started in junior high where he wrestled for the Delton Kellogg Middle School. Five other Delton wrestlers also placed in the tournament: Don Beaver at 65 pounds, 11-12 placed second; Donnie Comellius at 55 pounds, 9-10 placed second, Tim Leto at 120 pounds, 11-12 placed second; Craig Haven at 85 pounds. 13-14 placed second, and Ted Engle at 110 pounds, 13-14 placed fourth. The Hastings Mens Softball Association opened its 1983 season last week. Among the games played in Division I were G It G Pork Farms defeating Cappon Oil 21-17. In that game Joe Maurer cracked four hits for Cappon's including a homer. John Schaechterle and Dave Reardon added three hits each for the winners. For G & G, Tom Warner collected five hits including a homer and triple. Tom Ellinger, Tom Keusenga and Bob Main each had three hits. Hook's won a pair of games defeating Hastings Fiberglass A 7-2 and the Moose 12-9. In the win over Fiberglass, Dick Robinson collected three hits including two triples and Marsh Kidder added three hits also. Wayne Kirwin had two hits for the losers. In Hook's win over the Moose, John Karpinski, Steve Vedder, Dick Robinson, Bob Cotant, and Jerry Curtis all had three hits. Two of Robinson’s safeties included a pair of home runs. J&J Auto Care beat the Non-Runners 12-8 in another game. Jed Nelsen, Chuck Ramo, Jim Cotant, and Bruce Curtis all collected three hits for the losers. In other games it was Hastings Mutual 12, Hastings Fiberglass B 9; Superette 5, Hotel ' 1; Lewis Realty 7, Art Meade Auto Sales 6; American Legion 7, Lara bee Const. 6; and the American Legion 13. Weight Train Gym 1. The standings are the first week are; Division A Hooks 2-0 G & G Pork Farms 1-0 Cappon Oil 0-1 Moose 0-1 Fiberglass A 0-1 Division B American Legion 2-0 Hastings Mutual 1-0 Superette 1-0 Fiberglass B 0-1 Hotel 0-1 Larabee Cont. 0-1 Division C J&J Auto Care 1-0 Lewis Realty 1-0 Non-Runners 0-1 Art Meade Auto 0-1 Weight Train Gym 0-1 Home run derby Dick Robinson. Hooks (2). Joe Mawrer. Cappons (1), Tom Warner. G & G (1). and Mike Robinson. Hooks (1). Monika Hess of Hastings displays her two beef steak mushrooms she found recently in the Algonquin Lake area. It was the first time out in three years for Monika, who was hunting with her son Tom. The mushrooms weigh almost two and three pounds each. May 20 May 20-21 May 21 May 21 May 21 May 21 May 23 May 24 May 24 May 24 May 24 May 25 May 26 A six-run 10th inning carried the Hastings baseball team to an 11-5 district pre­ qualifying win over Harper Creek on Wed­ nesday night Jack Moore, relieving George Sullivan in the sixth inning, picked up his third win against four losses. He struck out eight, walked three and gave up six hits and two runs. Sullivan pitched the first five and a third innings, surrendered three runs, nine hits, struck out five and walked four. The Beavers led 3-0 until the fifth when Hastings scored three runs. Singles by Jim Replogle and Todd Slater started the rally. Joel Christensen drove in Replogle with a single and then Drew Howitt, who finished with five singles for Hastings, drove in Slater and Christensen with a hit In the ninth inning the Saxons jumped on top with two runs on a single by Howitt and another on a sacrifice bunt by Bruce Martin. But the Beavers rallied to tie the game with two of their own in the bottom of the ninth. In the 10th four walks, singles by Christensen. Moore, Gregg Shaeffer, and a double by Craig Mawer alcng with a balk scored four runs and the game was all but over. Offensively, Howitt finished with those five singles to raise his average to a lofty .409. Christensen finished with two singles and two rbts, Mawer added a single and a double and two rbis, and Replogle chipped in with a pair of singles. "It took us a while to get going, but this 15hit day sure helped our spirits. Howitt had a fantastic day,” said Hastings coach Bernie Oom. Hastings is now 6-12 overall and will host Plainwell on Friday, May 27. Jackson Northwest 5-2 on Tuesday night. The loss drops Hastings to 5-12 for the year and 3-6 in the Twin Valley. The Saxons took the lead in the opening inning when Todd Slater drew a walk and promptly stole second. He advanced to third on a single by Drew Howitt, now hitting .342, and scored on Bruce Martin’s sacrifice fly. In the third inning Slater walked again and was sacrificed to second by Joel Christensen. He scored on Martin's single. Scott Napier, the Mounties’ all-league pitcher, quieted the Hastings bats frnm that point onward. Slater and Jack Moore would double for Hastings later in the game marking the rest of the team's offense Marlin was the starter and loser for Hastings but turned in a fine performance. The senior righthander gave up orjy six hits and walked four. He fanned four in seeing his record drop to 1-3. "Our hitting slump continues to hurt us," said Hastings coach Bernie Oom. "I hope we pull out of it soon.” Athletic Profile Despite a fine pitching and defensive showing, the Hastings baseball team lost to Hastings JVs drop game The Hastings jayvee baseball team lost to Jackson Northwest 7-6 to see its record fall to 3-3 in the Twin Valley and 3-7 overall. Marshal’ scored six runs in the first two innings to seal the Saxons’ doom. Three straight errors led to four of the runs. Hastings banged out 13 hits in the game including three by Jon Stack and two each by Brad Tolles, Ron Armour, and Dave Bach­ man. Soccertest at Middleville • The Third Annual Middleville Soccerfest will be held May 21 from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 nm. at the Middleville High School football field. A total of 16 teams involving 237 children ages first grade through high school will play saccer at the soccerfest A concession stand and a raffle are two of the attractions while soccer hats, balls, patches, and bumper stickers will also be sold. The soccerfest is sponsored by Middlevillearea businesses and anyone wishing more information can contact Roberta Wierenga at 795-7256. Jr. high track teams win The Hastings boys junior high track team topped St. Philip 96-36 and Delton 98-34, while the Saxons girls also won a pair over the Tigers 101-13 and the Panthers 70.2 — 50.1. Eight Hastings boys each won two events in the two meets. Mike Karpinski won twice in the pole vault, Don Schullo won the shot twice, David Lynch took the mile, Mike Brown in the high jump, Wayne Oom in the two-mile, Jon McKay in the 60-yard high hurdles, Mark Matthews in the 100-yard low hurdles and Ken Kerkela in the 440 also all won twice. The Hastings girls had Vai Dakin win twice in the high jump, Wendy McLaughlin take the long jump twice and well as the 100, while Julie Dimmers in two-mile, Kristin Lyons In the 60-yard low hurdles, Tracy Heath in the mile and 75-yard dash, Angie Kennedy in the 440, as well as the 440 and mile relay teams all took a pair of wins also. The Hastings girls also lost a dual meet to Pennfield last week 65-58. Notching first places there were Kari Warner in the shot, Nichole Ross in the long jump, Lyons in the low hurdles, Bobbie Farr in the 880, Heath in the mile and 75, McLaughlin in the 100, and Angela Kennedy in the 440. The boys team beat Pennfield 68-64 as Hause in the long jump and 100, Karpinski in the pole vault, McKay in the high hurdles, McMahon in the 70 all captured individual wins. Boys-Girls Track Regional................................. at Caledonia Boys Tennis Regional Varsity Baseball.............................. at Coldwater (2) - 12:00 J.V. Baseball........................................ Coldwater (2) -12:00 Varsity Softball................................ at Coldwater (2) - 12:00 J.V. Softball.......................................... Coldwater (2) - 12:00 Barry County Track Meet.................... at Middleville - 3:30 Varsity Baseball............................... at Harper Creek - 5:00 J.V. Baseball........................................... Harper Creek • 5:00 Varsity Softball................................. at Harper Creek - 5:00 J.V. Softball............................................. Harper Creek - 5:00 Twin Valley Girls Track Meet...................... Marshall - 4:30 Twin Valley Boys Track Meet . . Jackson Northwest - 4:30 Drew Howitt and Craig Mawer: Saxon keystone combo. Keystone duo a 4-year team by Steve Vedder Strength up the middle is a key to a suc­ cessful baseball team at any level. The pitcher, catcher, and centerfielder along with the second baseman and shortstop have to be the foundations of a strong baseball team. With the Hastings baseball team, second base and shortstop are the least of coach Bernie Oom’s problems. For most of the season the two positions have been in the capable hands of seniors Drew Howitt at second and Craig Mawer at shortstop. Despite a sub-,500 season by Hastings as a team, Howitt and Mawer have played well as the Saxon keystone combination. Howitt is enjoying the finer offensive year of the two. He’s hitting upwards of .342 with some key hits included in his season. Mawer, presently sidelined with a sprained hand, is hitting .256 while playing a position not noted for producing huge of­ fensive statistics. His 10 rbis rank second on the team. One of his rbis was a home run against Lakewood. Both are relatively happy with their seasons to date. Both had set lofty goals before the start of the season. "I’ve ended up at about .300 every year I've played,” said Howitt. “That’s what I wanted to this year." Mawer, who is currently the fourth Hastings starter to miss a game due to an injury, was also looking for a big year. A mid-season slump has cost him a chance to hit .300. "I’ve usually hit the ball well just about every time up this season," said Mawer of his season. “I wanted to bat .300 overall and about .350 in the league.” Both Mawer and Howitt played behind some exceptional players on last year’s Hastings baseball team. But coach Bernie Oom had confidence both would have ex­ cellent senior years. “1 thought Craig would hit .275 or better, but he had a bit of a rocky start. It's awful hard to hit and play shortstop,” said Oom. “Drew has hit better than I thought he would. He has some key rbis for us and not jus t the sixth or seventh run when you’re way ahead.” Howitt and Mawer have played together as second baseman and shortstop since their freshman year. That experience has helped Hastings, particularly on defense. It hasn’t been so much as turning more double plays, but just adding overall stability. “When the ball is hit, say, up the gap, I know where Drew is going to be and I’m sure he can say the same for me," said Mawer. Howitt said two of the errors he has committed this year came when Mawer wasn't playing shortstop. Oom is pleased with how the two have played as a team this season. “They've done especially well at tagging out runners attempting to steal,*’ he said. “We’ve had more of those this year than in the past.” Howitt and Mawer have come through with solid seasons for Hastings despite seeing little action as juniors. Both say the ad­ justment they had to make last year from starter to seeing little action was extreme^ difficult. “It was a huge change for us,’’ said Mawer. “I don't think I hardly ever sat oat until last year. It was discouraging but you have to I Jce it in stride." It appears their patience has payed off. Your Home May Simply Be Loaded With CashAvailable To You Now Where is it hidden? In your equity! Equity you’ve been unable to use until now — See us for your Home Equity Loen and on terms to suit you. (1st MortBttn Alto Anllrblt) Call or Visit AMERICAN FLETCHER FINANCIAL SERVICES. INC TOM WATSON MANAGER 11g SOuTmjEWESSON STREET HASTINGS M<hiGAN 49056 16161945 3424 HOME EQUITY LOANS TO $25,000 OR MORE �The Hostings Bonner, Thursday, May 19. 1983 — Page 10 Sports... at a glance By Steve Vedder Card collecting becoming big business I can remember the day like it was yesterday. It was a bright, sunny Saturday morning and my mother was deter­ mined the day would be spent cleaning. As it turned out some years later, that early morning cleaning operation would cost me hundreds of dollars. And a lot of agony. One of many items that was throv away that morning was my old baseball card collection. Thousands and thousands of cards that had been collected since I was old enough to spend nickels... which was about five years old. At the time I didn’t give it much thought because I was more or less thrown with the cards. I was thinking of more important matters like en­ tering junior high. So out went the cards. All the Henry Aarons, Rod Carews, Al Kalines, Pete Roses, Roberto Clementes, and a ton of others were were deposited in paper sacks and carted away by the junk man. Literally hundreds of dollars were lost forever with that jink man that morning. Since that fateful Saturday the hobby of collecting baseball cards has become increasingly popular. From sevenyears olds to adult investors looking to turn a buck, collecting baseball cards has become big bminess. It used to be that baseball cards could be bought five for a nickel. And that’s about what each card was worth, a penny. But now those same cards — the ones I collected in the early to late 1960b — are being sold for anywhere from pennies to $30 or MO each. Older cards than those are sometimes worth a couple hundred dollars each. Of course, not every card is going to be worth $30 or $40. There are certain standards a card must live up to before it is worth that sort of money. The first rule of thumb is that the card has to be of a superstar. Generally the bigger the name (and naturally the older the card too) the more money that particular card is worth. For example, earth of Pete Rose, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron and the like are far more valuable than cards referred to in the hobby as ‘common players’ — ballplayers that had marginal or undistinguished playing careers. Another factor that makes some cards more valuable than others is the condition of the card. A card judged to be in mint condition, which means the card is not disfigured in any way, is more valuable to a collector than one in, say, good condition. For example, let's say you have a 1966 Pete Rose car i in mint condition and it’s worth $12. If the card is judged to be in only “good" shape, the value drops to $3.60. Rookie cards — the first time a player appears on a baseball card — are currently a hot item in the card collecting business. Let’s say the first Johnny Bench baseball card was printed in 1968 and is worth $10. The next year, the 1969 card of Bench, the value of the card will only be $7. Each card thereafter of Bench will be worth less simply because there are more cards available as we get closer to the present. A fourth factor in determiningg the value of a baseball card is how popular the player was with the fans. Just because a player was a superstar doesn't automatically mean his card has to be worth more than the card of a more popular player. For example, Pete Rose, Reggie Jackson, Rickey Henderson, Mike Sch­ midt and George Brett are today's popular players as well as superstars. Other stars such as Joe Morgan, Jim Palmer, Tom Seaver, or George Foster as just as talented as Rose, Brett, etc. but they aren't quite as popular with the fans. Thus the demand for their cards isn’t as great and the card monetarily isn't worth as much. The number of dealers in the baseball card business has jumped substantially the last four or five years. Kids as well as adults flock to card conventions and stores hoping to finish off a collection or buy their favorite players. There might have , been more dealer added to that growing list had he not so prematurely tossed his cards away. He’s kicked himself ever since. Backyard Pool Learn to Swim Lessons - Do you know the safest thing you can put around water? No, it’s not a fence or a wall... it's a boy or girl who can swim. In our continued effort to make our community a safer place, with so much water available, the Hastings YMCA- Youth Council is now setting up its 1983 Backyard Learn to Swim Pool Program. Because of last year’s response and rate of swimmer advancement, the YMCA- Youth Council will be running its entire swim program in backyard pools this year. The YMCA will provide trained water safety instructors to teach the youth. The class ratio will be one WSI for every 6 to 8 students. All classes will meet for eight days (Monday thru Friday the first week, and Monday thru Wednesday the second. Thursday and Friday of the second week will be used if some of the classes were cancelled due to bad weather.) Classes to be Offered - Parent child water enteraction program (for parents and their 2-3 year olds); toddler learn to swim - (4-5 year-olds); swim lessons for beginning, advanced beginning - (For those in Kin­ dergarten on up); lifesaving - (Must be 15 years old to be certified, younger swimmers may participate but not certified). Class to be oflered during the June 13-24 session only, from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m.; intermediate - Must have passed the Advanced Beginning Course. Class to be offered during the June 13-24 session only from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.; swimmers - Must have passed the In­ termediate Course. Class to be offered during the June 13-24 session only from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Swim Sessions • No. 1 - June 13-24 ; No. 2 June 27- July 8; No. 3-July 11-July 22; No. 4 - July 25 - August 5; No. 5 - August 8 - August 19 (only if needed. All other sessions will be filled before this session). Class Times - Each class will be 30 minutes in length and held during one of the following time periods: 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:15 a.m., and 1 p.m. You will be notified of your child’s class time in a class con­ firmation letter that will be sent to you after registration. Fee - $15 to be paid at the time of registration. Checks should be made payable to: Hastings Youth Council, c-o Jeff Sim}>son, 43 Mead, Hastings, MI 49058. Registrations will be on a first come, first served basis. We will try to place your child in a pool close to your neighborhood. All participants will be notified by letter to confirm the class time, pool location, and session enrolled. Registration - Please send your childs name, your name, address, phone; emergency phone, grade to be in fall, school and age, plus class registering fur, and your first and second choice for sessions. Please mail this form to Jeff Simpson, 43 Mead Street, Hastings, MI 49058. For more in­ formation, please call Jeff Simpson, at 9453294. YMCA Scoreboard YMCA SOFTBALL Game results for week of May 9. Pirates Dodgers Braves Yankees Rangers Tigers 3rd-4lh Grade Boys PREAKNESS STAKES Hear the Call and the Color ABC Radio s Don Chevrier, Dan Lovett, Fred Mantra and race caller Dave Johnson combine to bring you the color and excitement of the Preakness Stakes from the Paddock to the Winner s Circle SATURDAY, MAY 21 at 5410 P.M. WBCH-FM STEREO 100 RADIO W L 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 HASTINGS COUNTRY CLUB Words to the “Y‘S“ Dodgers 16 vs. Braves 8, Yankess 19 vs. Tigers 0, Rangers 5 vs: Pirates 9. 3rd-4lh Grade Girls Tigers 2 0 Red Sox 1 1 Yankees 1 1 Twins 0 2 Red Sox 14 vs. Yankees 17, Twins 0 vs. Tigers 12. 5th-«th Grade Boys MSU 20 UCLA 20 Ohio State 11 Penn State 1 1 Michigan 02 Notre Dame 02 Penn State 17 vs. Notre Dame 7, Ohio State 4 vs. MSU 11, UCLA 13 vs. Michigan 11. 5lh-6th Grade Girls Notre Dame 20 MSU 20 UCLA o2 Western 02 UCLA 10 vs. MSU 11, Notre Dame 23 vs. Western 3. Michigan Outdoor News General Outdoor Conditions - Weather has been sunny with little or no rain in the past week. Last week ended with temperatures reaching 80 degrees. After a bit of drizzle Saturday skys cleared but cooler tem­ peratures remained. Everything is begin­ ning to look green and alive. Fishing - Pike, walleye and musky opener was rather slow as Sunday was quite cool. Success was reported on the Kalamazoo River near Saugatuck. Northerns up to 13 pounds and a couple walleye in the 7 pound class were taken. Gun Lake (Barry Co.) had lots of fishing pressure; success was fair. Lake Michigan Ports: New Buffalo - Very good success in 120-140 feet of water in the top 25 feet Coho and Lake trout are being taken, some big steelhead over 20 lbs. are showing up. Most any baits have worked well. Chinook are being caught in close, 20-40 feet on the bottom using Jplugs. St. Joseph- Benton Harbor - Good success for kings and lake trout. Boats are in 75-95 feet down 10-20 feet. Good baits have been silver strikers and jointed J-plugs. Pier fishermen have been catching fish casting with little cleo’s. South Haven - Limit catches of coho, some chinook and a few lake trout all being taken out of this port. Saugatuck - Fishing has been excellent! Coho, Lake trout, brown trout, and steelhead are all being taken from the beach to 170 feet of water in the top 25 feet. Downriggers are using chargers, locos and hobo spoons, best colors white-pink and blue- silver. Tad pollies and hot n tots are working well on surface lines. Not too much to report on inland fishing. We need some warmer weather. Reminder: Fish offal should be disposed of in appropriate receptacles - not our lakes and streams. Fire Danger - Local fire departments have run many brush and woods fires lately. The woods are still very dry and extreme caution should be used when you are out in them. Other Outdoor Shorts - Camping and hiking are beginning to pick up. Both Yankee Springs and Allegan Game Area report in­ creased activity. Dogwood is in bloom along with various other wild flowers. This a great time for a walk in the woods - before the bugs take over. Men’s Monday Night Golt League MATCH RESULTS May 16 BLUE DIVISION Mathews 4. Ketchum 4. Coleman 4. Rugg 4, Fluke 4. Sutherland 4. Cave 0. Goodyear 0, Dunham 0. McGinnis 0. Jarman 0. O'Connor 0, Ketchum 4. Coleman 4, Rugg 4, Gillespie 4, Nitz 2. Jarman 4, Dunham 0. Goodyear 0. Jacobs 0. Gahan 0, Suther­ land 2. O'Connor 0. STANDINGS: Sutherland 12. Coleman 12. Mathews 12. Nitz 10. Fluke 8, Jacobs 8. Rugg 8 Ketchum 8 Jarman 6. Gillespie 4, Stanley 4, Cove 4. McGinnis 4. O'Connor 0, Gahan 0. Dunham 0, Goodyear 0. Warner 0. Pairing for May 23... Front Nino Dave Storms Horse Program at Y Camp - One of the new activities that boys and girls in the YMCA Camp .Algonquin Resident Program will be participating in this year is horseback riding. Each week, the campers will be transported to the Flying Horseshoe Ranch where they will have the opportunity to ride horses After the ride, the campers will explore the Yankee Springs Recreation Area, then end with a swim and a picnic •lunch at Gun Lake. Last year this program was offered just to older campers, but because of the tremendous success it received, we have now put it in all of the resident camp programs. So when you think of Camp Algonquin, remember we now offer horseback riding. New Indian Teep^>e at Y Camp - Have you ever dreamed of sleeping out just like the Indians did? If so, then you’ll be able to fulfill your dream at YMCA Camp Algonquin tliis summer. An 18 foot teepee will be erected on Indian Island this summer for our new In­ dian unit. Campers will learn how to nuke fires with flint and steel, rubbing two sticks together, cooking edible plants, and other neat campcraft skills. Campers with their cabin groups will also be able to sleep overnight on the island in the teepee just like the Indians did 200 years ago. Camp Applications - If you are interested in sending your child to camp and would like some more information, please call the YMCA office at 945-4574, and we’d be glad to send you a brochtre. Remember, each camp session has a limited enrollment, so enroll early. Some weeks are already close to being filled. Sammer Swim Lessons - This year, aD the YMCA-Youth Corneil swim lessens will be nin in backyard pools in the various neigh­ borhoods of Hastings. Please watch this column the week of May 16 for a detailed description of classes and times. Brochures will be sent home with Hastings school children the same week. Ketchum vs Jarman. Gahan vs Dunham, Gillespie vs Coleman. McGinnis vs Warner. O'Connor vs Goodyear. Rugg vs Mathews. Stanley vs Nitz. Jacobs vs Sutherland. Fulke vs Cove. POSTPONED MATCHES: Malhev.t vs Goodyear. Dunham vs Goodyear, Coleman vs Warmer, Cove vs Gillespie. Stanley vs Gillespie. Nitz vs McGinnis. Warner vs Fluke. Dunham vs Warner. Cove vs Gahan. Stnoley vs Gahan. Jacobs vs Stanley. GREEN DIVISION Archer 2, Kennedy 4, Loftus 3. Willison 4. Morey 2. Cleveland 0, Moore 1. Doty 0, Cleveland 4. Kennedy 4. Willison 4. Rohde 4. Birke 0. Birke 0. Rohde 0. Flora 0. STANDINGS: Willison 12. Moore 9. Doty 8. Kennedy 8, Loftus 6, Bottcher 6. Panfil 5, Dawe 4. Rohde 4. Wood 4. Cook 4. Cleveland 4. Morey 2. Archer 2. Flora 1. Beduhn 1, Dorman 0. Birke 0. Pairing for May 23... Front Mm Cook vs Dawe, Loftus vs Kennedy. Moore vs Birke, Willison vs Cleveland. Bottcher vs Dorman. Doty vs Archer. Wood vs Rohde. Beduhn vs Flora. Panfil vs Morey. POSTPONED MATCHES: Archar vs Dorman. Cleveland vs Panfil. Dorman vs Cook, Kennedy vs Dorman, Morey vs Loftus. Beduhn vs Doty. Panfil vs Dowe. Flora vs Bottcher. Archer vs Cook, Cleveland vs Archer, Dorman vs Birke. Cook vs Kennedy. Wood vs Moore. Beduhn vs Wood. Rohde vs Dovre. Dawe vs Bottcher. Elks GOLF LEAGUE • FIRST FLIGHT • D. Storrs 25. B. Carlson 17. P. Edwards 26. J. Flood 10, A. Froncik 8. J. Cohoon 14, 8. Romick 5. S. Shriver 31. B. Tossavo 11. B. Gasper 24, L. Hamp 2B. P. Bu.key 21, T. Turkal 25. L. Jackson 0. J. Car­ penter 22. E. McKeough 22. G. Storrs 17. • SECOND FLIGHT • V. Cowell 24. W. Hamman 0. J. Harrington 40, G. Sheldon 28. A. Mulford 28, W. Wyngarden 28. J. Plank 9. F. Anderson 32, L. Englehart 13, D. Hammon 20, D. Fewewa 18. H. Wilson 8. E. Lewis 32. R. Newton 10. M. Myers 7. L. VonGeison 23. SPECIAL EVENTS — LOW PUTTS: J. Cohoon 13. J. Carpenter 13. G. Sheldon 15. Bowling THURS. ANGELS (Final Standings) Cone Zone, 75-57; Hastings Bowl, 74-58; Hastings City Bank, 63^-68^ ; Viola’s Floral & Gift, 62,/fc-69,.4; B & R Kaf-Ay, 62-70; Pennock Pinsters, 59-73. GOLD DIVISION Cotter 4. Chase 4. Consani 4. Youngs 4. Ironside 4. Stack 3. Foster 0. VanderVeen 0. Krueger 0. Ainslie 0. Holman 0. Lang 1. VanderVeen 4. Farrell 4. Youngs 4. Krueger 4. Homaty 4, Miller 2. Foster 0, Ainslie 0. Consani 0. Holman 0. Stack 0. Homaty 2. STANDINGS: Ironside 12. Homaty 10. Youngs 10. Krueger 8, Holman 8. VanderVeen 8. Chase 8. Farrell 6. Miller 5. lang 5. Stack 4, Consani 4. Ainslie 4, Foster 4, Cotter 4. Hoke 0. Fisher 0. LorengerO. Pairing for May 23 ... Back Nina Foster vs Miller. Ainslie vs VanderVeen, Youngs vs Chase, Ironside vs Fisher. Homaty vs Cotter. Holman vs Lorenger. Consani vs Lang. Krueger vs. Stack, Hoke vs Farrell. POSTPONED MATCHES: Lorenger vs Foster. Lorenger vs Farrell. Fisher vs Hoke, Chase vs Fisher, Hoke vs Hamoty. Long vs Ironside, lorenger vs Cotter. Fisher vs Lcrenger. VanderVeen vs Fisher Consani vs Ainslie, Hoke vs Miller. RED DIVISION Steury 4. Lawrence 4. Siegel 4, Hopkins 4. Havens 4. Bacon 0. Jacobs 0. Burke 0. Sullivan 0. Ziegler0. Lubieniecki 4, Stanlake 4. Rothfull4, Hall 4, McMillon 4, Jacobs 0. Baxter 0. Burke 0. McMillan 0. Hopkins 0. STANDINGS: McMillan 12. Hopkins 10. Rothfuss 10. Siege! 8. Jacobs B. Lawrence 8. Lubieniecki 8. Havens 8. Baxter 7. Stanlake 6. Hollister 6. Hall 4. Steury 4, Burke 3. Bacon 2. Ziegler 0. Perry 0. Sullivan 0. Pairing far May 23... Front NtoM Jacob* vs McMillan. Stanlake vs Lawrence, Baxter vs Perry, Rothfuss vs Sullivan, Hall vs Lubieniecki. Burke vs Steury. Hollister vs Havens, Siegel vs Ziegler, Hopkins v* Bacon. POSTPONED MATCHES: Steury vs Lubieniecki. Lawrence vs Lubieniecki. Perry vs Sullivan. Hollister vs Baxter. Havens vs Rothfuss, Sullivan v* Steury, Perry vs Lawrence. Bacon vs Stanlake. Siegel vs Hollister. Ziegler vs Holl. SILVER DIVISION Czinder 4. Keller 4, Darrow 4. BeyerS, Bellgraph 4, Mogg 3, Vanport Fleet 0. Vanport Fleet 0. Weller 0, Peuroch 1, Hoekstra 0. Wallin 1, Begg 3. Miller 4, Weller 4, Miller 4, Bellgraph 4, Hoekstra 2. Koller 1, Begg 0. Peuroch 0. Shaw 0. Hahn 0. Corrigan 2. STANDINGS: Bellgraph 14. Mogg 11. Darrow 8. Miller 8, Shaw 8, Weller 7. Peuroch 5. Keller 5. Corrigan 4. Miller 4, Czinder 4, Beyer 3. Bagg 3. Hoekstra 2. Wallin 1. Jarvis 1. Vonport Fleet 0, HahnO. Pairing for May 23... Back Mm Keller vs Hoekstra, Darrow vs Begg. Weller v* Miller, Miller vs Hahn, Corrigan vs Vanport Fleet, Shaw v* Czinder, Peuroch vs Mogg. Beyer vs Wallin, Bollgraph vs Jarvis. POSTPONED MATCHES: Czinder vs Jarvis. Hahn vs Czinder. Begg vs Vanport Fleet, Miller vs Hahn. Beyor vs Shaw, Mogg vs Miller. Wallin vs Miller, Czinder vs Keller. Vanport Fleet vs Miller, Begg vs Hahn, Jarvis vs Darrow, Beyer vs Weller, Wollin v* Corrigan, Hoekstra vs Wallin. WHITE DIVISION Gardner 4, losty 3, Ellis 4. Burkholder 0. Boop 1. BoopO. Toburan4, losty 4. Colbry 0. Johnson0. STANDINGS: Gamder 11. Isoty 9. Ellis 8. Toburen 8. Burkholder 8, Johnson 6. Fuller 5. Colbry 4, Boop 1, Nolan 0. Pairing for May 23... Back Mm Johnson vs Gardner. Nolan vs losty. Burkholder vs Ellis, Fuller v* Toburen, Colbry vs Boop. POSTPONED MATCHES: Fuller vs Nolan, Gardner vs Toburen. Ellis vs NoIon, Fuller vs Burk­ holder, Colbry vs NoIon. �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, May 19, 1983 — Page 11 Your Schools... The Best Place to Lean! A Message from your superintendent: Jr high reading tests start By Robert Miller Hastings Superintendent o* Schools Preparation, to determine who is qualified to be included in the junior high reading program, begins in May. On the basis of previous reading test scores and teacher recommendations, some sixth graders are given the GatesMacGinitie Reading Test. Based on those results, students are selected for the reading program. The following fall, all of the students in the program are given a series of informal reading tests that measure their word identification, reading comprehension, and listening skill levels. These informal tests are given individually, in a one-on-one situation with the classroom teacher. The classroom work is. then, based on the results from these tests. Many reading skills can be combined in a directed reading activity. In this type of lesson, the students are prepared for reading by the introduction of vocabulary words being given, a purpose for reading, and making a prediction about the story. After silent reading, they answer comprehension questions that range from factual to inferential. Word identification practice is also part of this lesson. Some assignments are based on content area reading — math, social studies, science — so the students will learn methods of getting more in­ formation from their textbooks in other subjects, also. Language experience stories are used for the reading and writing practice. They are also a springboard for word identification lessons. Sustained silent reading is used each day to establish the habit of reading for relaxation and pleasure. The goals are that the students will increase their ability to enjoy reading, that they will be able to read fluently, and that they will be able to make in­ ferences, creative responses, and critical judgments about what they read. Because students need structured interaction with each other and the teacher, the instruction is a com­ bination of whole-group, small-group and individual activities. Because the students are taught at their instruction level with appropriate materials, they do improve their reading skills and develop more con­ fidence in their ability to succr.xl. Landfill owner not through testing waters Andrew Misak, the Yankee Springs Township landfill owner. s?.ys he will con­ tinue testing his groundwaters in a bid to license his dump. Misak closed his dump Thursday night, following a heaied public hearing that morning with a DNR enforcement officer. Misak has been operating thesite without a license for the past three years. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says the landfill does not meet the requirements for licensure under Act 641. ‘‘I’m not done (with chemical tests) by a long ways." said Misak Thursday afternoon. "This ain't no chemical dump." Misak voluntarily closed his landfill site, located on Patterson Rd. just north of Chief Noonday Rd., after a state DNR enforcement officer explained to about residents near the landfill the implications of the stale s action against Misak’s operation over the last three years. David Batchlor said the stale revoked Misak s license to operate a landfill in April, after three years of appeals by Misak. “The state just can't take away a license without an informal opportunity for a hearing," said Batchlor. "The landfill is Mr. Misak’s livelihood." Batchlor called the site "a transitional landfill", explaining that the dump was licensed under Act 87 in 19®. However, the state enacted a new set of rules for landfill in 1979, known as Act Ml, which called for stricter monitoring of groundwaters. Batchlor explained that Misak has not been licensed under Act Ml, but that the state did grant him licensure under the old Act 87 while the state considered his ap­ plication for a new license. “In its present condition, the site is not licensable under Act 641." said Batchlor He said Misak's only legal remedies were to close the site voluntarily, or file a petition for judicial review. Batchlor said that preliminary tests revealed a number of dangerous chemicals present under the landfill, but • there is no reason to believe that anyone is drinking contaminated water." He said the DNR will evaluate home wells in the area, and drill a third well for further analysis. Misak, who was present at the hearing, held in the Barry County Circuit Court room, told the audience that his own tests have not turned up any sign of contamination. "To our information, we have no con­ tamination...the engineers show no con­ tamination in the area,” said Misak. He said the ground under the landfill is lined with blue clay. Act Ml requires a clay barrier between the landfill and the groundwaters. “I can't see how he can get in the position lobe licensable,” said County Commissioner Rae Hoare, who is also a member of the Barry County Board of Health. "They (the landfill owners) have known for years that this date was coming, but as long as they could put itoff, they will." Meanwhile. Misak has indicated that he was considering installation of transfer stations so that area residents could still dump refuse. However, there are a number of legal questions surrounding this proposal. Jim Toburen BANNER for HASTINGS SCHOOL BOARD “Everyday without quality education for our children... is a day lost forever.” Want Ads They Work!!! LOCAL/VIAN REACHES ...BIG 40!... Where has your youth gone, J.R. ? The days of keen eyes, supple muscles and lots of hair on top. Jim believes that finances are the biggest problem in the school district and hi«t experience os treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors of Flexfob and Pro Line for ten years qualifies him to help make the types of decisions that will return quality Io our education system. VOTE JIM TOBUREN ... on JUNE 13 HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAY 24! M.E. hxd for by Totarwi far School Board. 914 Ctono.rf Dr.. Hrnimgi. M. 490S5 SERVICE DIRECTORY TRAVEL INSURANCE WATER TREATMENT •IbIj CMputeruod Nr letter Senka" INSURANCE COVERAGE dome/ 533 W. State St. Hastings, Mich. For your. FREE RFDVIf'E'C □LNVILW (61ft) *45-9152 Grand Rapidi Office (616)591-5245 Life (AH Types) Individual Health Personal Belongings • Auto • Home • Farm Retirement Motorcycle Business Group Health uWC—■■ — HASTINGS WATER CONDITIONING, INC Mobile Home Rental Property Phone (6161 945-3949 Since 1908 HENOEJtSHOT PLAZA. .PN0NE 9481240 123 W«st Stole Strut. Hastings (fromGrand Rrpi;>AS9 7771) Jim Morr, owner of the Credit Bureau of Barry County since 1955, was honored by friends upon his retirement, last week. A reception .was held at the Hastings Moose Lodge on Tuesday. Morr remains as president of the Credit Bureau but will no longer be participating in the business on a daily basis. The business will be taken over later this year by Fred Markle. Raised in Albion, Ind., Morr worked for the Chevrolet Division of Genera) Motors in Detroit and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad before moving to Hastings. His first job in Hastings was as a salesman for Lawrence Appliance, operated by Gerald Lawrence. He purchased the Credit Bureau from Ray Olson in 1955. Jhn and his wife, Peg, were married in 1937 in Albion, Ind. Morr is a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Hastings Shrine Club, the Hastings Muose Lodge, the First United Methodist Church and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. He is a past president of the Michigan Association of Collection Agencies in 1959. He is a past member of the Hastings Rotary Club. JIM, JOHN, DAVEai &4S-3412 • Amtrak Tickets • Free Delivery • All Credit Cards Accepted Air Lines Tours Cruise Car Rental BUILDERS WE WILL OBTAIN LOWEST FARES FOR YOU 1 ELECTRICAL Panelized, Modulars& Custom Built Homes KEITH PRONG BUILDERS Land Development Electric Motor Repair Everything from a microwave oven to a lawn seeder will be put on the auction block by the Hastings Rotary Club Saturday to raise funds to benefit Pennock Hospital's new Lifeline program. The auction, conducted by Gordon Barlow, will begin at 1 p.m. at the Centennial Building on the Barry County Fairgrounds in Hastings. COMMISSION ORDER lto.CF1-W.tt (Under authority of Act 165, P.A. 1929 and Act 230. P.A. 1925, as amended) STATEWIDE TROUT AND SALMON REGULATIONS The Natural Resources Commission, at its meeting on Decem­ ber 4. 1981, under the authority of Act 165. P.A. 1929. as amended, and Act 230, P.A 1925. as amended, ordered that lor the period begmnmg April 1 1982 and ending March 31. 1984. no person shall take, or attempt to take, any species of trout or salmon from any of the waters of this state except by hook and line during the open seasons prescribed, and within the minimum size limits ond maximum possession limits in­ dicated below Statewide open seasons on all streams and designated trout lakes shall be from the last Saturday in April through Septem­ ber 30 (longer on waters designated by the Director for exten­ ded fishing under Act-165) on all trout and salmon. Statewide open seasons on all other inland lakes and the Great Lakes shall be any ti«*-e for all trout and salmon. Size limits shall be 8 inches on Lc er Peninsula streams. 7 inches on Upper Pen­ insula streams, nd 10 inches on lakes. The doily limit for trout ond sal/non sho bo 5 fish singly or in combination but no more than 3 lake rout or splake except that on additional 5 brook or brown t. out may be taken from streams from the lost Saturday in April through September 30 only ond no more than 2 lake trout or splake may be token from Lake Michigan or its tributary streams. Approximately 200-plus items will be auctioned during the event. Duane Bower, chairman of the Rotary’s projects com­ mittee, said items that have been donated for the sale have come from Rotary, members, many area companies, and the majority from other in­ dividuals who also are dedicated to the com­ munity. Bower said many nice items in all price ranges will be offered at the auction. The items include a sewing machine, tape recorders, hospital beds, a davenport, chairs, rugs, lamps, pictures, dishes books, a golf carl, office furniture, sleds, and more. “We’ve had good cooperation from everyone in the Hastings area,” he said of the project. Pies, cakes, and coffee will be available at the event from the Rotary Ladies. Proceeds of the auction are earmarked for the Lifeline program which is a personal emergency response system that helps elderly or disabled persons to maintain their in­ dependence. Lifeline provides immediate 24hour access to community medical and social services at the press of a button. Each subscriber will have a Lifeline Communicator at home and a portable button that can be worn on clothing or carried around the house in a pocket. At the first sign of trouble, the person can push the button which sends an electronic message, via the telephone, to Pennock Hospital where trained personnel arrange for help. 1569 Bodford Rood f 945-4539 FARRELL’S Heating & Cooling CAR 8 TRUCK REPAIR BUICK-CHEVROLET 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT Service Naurs: Monday 8 to 8; Tuesday-Friday 8 Io 5 CREDIT CARD’S ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA F/sl BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! ■g ^Hastings 'dffiowe* Slop (616)945-3484 Joe & Kim Schroeder 402 North Michigan Avenue Hastings, Ml. 49058 ’I00 OFF ! I Barlow Gardens Florist Im& PHONE 945-5274 Corner of Jefferson pnd State Street DOWNTOWN HASTINGS in Hastings SAW SHARPENING Circular Saws *Ben Saws Hand Saws • Scissors Chain Saws • Lawn & Gardea Tools CHIEF NOONDAY SHARP-ALL SHOP HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP 127 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 Phone 948-8103 RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES LAUNDRY T 945-2132 Contact: J-Ad Graphics MM Cutting Glass Cutting Stretching Mounting 9805 Chief Noonday Rd. Phone 795-7189 . ..or leave at Gambles Store, Hastings BICYCLES Now Timber Troils corries the Fuji bicycle See our NEW FUJI and ROSS bicycle lines Coin Operated Machines •Drop Off Laundry 1505 S. JEFFERSON. HASTINGS 945-5029 or For the Best Prices...on Quality Offset Printing... FREE SERVICES SWEEPERS VALUABLE COUPON |f CUSTOM GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS tnatmomanM Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. • hospital-funerals-weddings (free delivery in city limits) • plants and floral arrangements • wicker baskets • silk and dried arrangements • floral hair clips • full wire service •4S-4B43 (616)945-9554 802 E. GRAND 945-4020 PLANTS WEAR HOUSE 45B-2705 © FRANTZ , HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING n INSTALLATION and SERVICE FRAMING FRAMING GRAND RAPIDS Sate»...Service...Repairs Phono 045-5113 HEATING Et AIR CONDITIONING • T-Shirts • Team Shirts HASTINGS. MICHIGAN Gordie'■ HASTINGS Fenuce Motor and Water Pumps Oir Specialty Electric Motor Service CUSTOM PRINTING Energy Efficient Home*. Offices, ft Apt. Complexes Complete Building Service — Most motors repaired in one day — Rotary auction is Saturday 629 S MICHIGAN AVE $ •Pressing AUCTION SERVICE 607 S. Michigan, Hastings • 945-4720 HEALTH & FITNESS REAL ESTATE TOTAL FITNESS, INC. Confidential Personal Instruction on Exercise and Diet Cardiovascular & Physical Conditioning see Serving Barry County Since 1940 "THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE" 1105 W. Green St., Hastings HOURS'Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m lotpm Sat 8o.m. foiPH MILLMR REAL ESTATE For a l,tt,r Baal... Phone 948'9287 or 948-9288 KEN MILLER, C.R.S. - BROKER realtor ’ 137 W. State St., Hastings (616 ) 945-5182 DARRELL BENEDICT, Auctioneer Hastings. Ml. • €16-948-2832 JOHNNIE BISHOP, Auctioneer Delton, Ml • 616-623-8935 OUR SERVICE it to pleme both BUYERS and SELLERS: < �The Hastings Bonner, Thursday, Moy 19, 1983 — Page 12 HASTINGS AUCTION ROTARY CLUB Charlton Park season starts with open house Saturday, May 21 at 1 P.M. LOCATED: at the Centennial Bulldins, Barry County Fair- PUS, CHIUS. COfftt by tfc. Ratary La4*v Fractal* <e to KMMCKMHHTM. “LIFELINE PROGRAM’’ ._ »-<-------- «t- - -■or owonoe, or pdn, W laq. tau... . CaH Pennock I HaipRil HartStr 945-3451 ...Off CALL 945-3405 HASTINGS ROTARY CLUB • Auctioneer: n / . Gordon B. (^KorlOWj Phone 945*3200, Hostinqs F c.t R * fstate and Auctions .. CALL Today! Charlotte Heath, one Charlton Park’s docents, demon­ strates a sewing machine located in the Hall House, renovated as the home of a seamstress. The machine was manufactured by the National Sewing Machine Co. of Belvidere, III. In 1903. A wine and cheese open house will kick off the summer season at historic Charlton Park Village and Museum. The open house will be held Friday, May 27 from 6 p.m. to9 p.m. Wine and cheese will be served in the museum and desserts will be available elsewhere in the village. Buildings in the historic village will be staffed by the Charlton Park docents and special entertainment will be provided, including music by Les Raber and friends and readings in the Lee School by Mabie Booher. Carriage rides through the village will be available. Tickets for the event are $5 per person and may be purchased at Charlton Park or from members of the Barry Comty Parks and Recreation Commission. Persons pur­ chasing tickets will be eligible for a drawing for tickets to one of the park’s special events. Events scheduled for the summer include: — Street Rod Auto Show, Sunday, June 12; — Thornapple Music Festival I, Sunday, June 19; — Hot Air Balloon Show, Sunday, June 26; — Old Fashioned Fourth of July, Monday, July 4; — Antique Gasoline Engine Show, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 8, 9 and 10; — Barry County Citizens Appreciation Day, Saturday, July 30; — Thornapple Music Festival II, Sunday, August 7; — Antique Auto Show, Sunday, August 14; — Antique Firefighting Apparatus Show and Muster, Sunday, August 21; — Folk Life Festival, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17 and 18. For more information about any of the park’s events, phone (616) 945-3775. 1’ PAYNE LAKE, lakefront cottage for sale. Supei neighborhood. Great view. Battle Creek, 962-0376 or Wayland, 792-2251. (5-19) GUN LAKE AREA - BY OWNER: Year around home or vacation hideaway, many extras. Possible terms. Mid$308. 1-616-672-7888. (5-26) FOR SALE:.Four bedroom farmhouse, garage, near Woodland, natural gas, IMe acres. $29,000. Phone 3674140. (tfri) PRICE REDUCED oo this country three bedroom home! One acre with pole barn. Call Judy Jacinto. 9488719, Formula Real Estate. Apartment House FOR RENT FOR RENT: Roomy and nice, one bedroom apart­ ment, utilities paid, two blocks from downtown Hastings. 945-5948, after 6 p.m. (5-19)________________ FOR RENT: Four bedroom house in Hastings. Full bath, half bath, small garage. 9454631. MOBILE HOMES MARLETT MOBILE HOME FOR SALE: 10'x55’, new furnace, new patio awning, new kitchen floor, two bedrooms, tip-out in living room, on a lot in park, under 65,000.948-2953, Hastings. (62) MOBILE HOME: 1976 Ramada, three bedrooms, two full baths, fully car­ peted, 3-in-l shingles, 24'x48’, very nice, $19,500. 852-9292, Nashville. (6-2) MOBILE, modular, and double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) FOR SALE: 12 x60’ trailer, setup in Baltimore Trailer Park. Phone 948-9020. (tfn) land For Sale FOR SALE: Lake lot on Little Payne Lake, Yankee Springs area. 1-517-741-3215, Union City. (5-19)_________ FOR SALE: Two beautiful lots overlooking Podunk Lake with lake access. 1-4558470, Grand Rapids or 1-6727206, Martin. (5-19) ASH I UR I AND CONTRACIS A HI A. I SI All IOANS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES MHatare GoH CmrsBB DELIVERY IN 3 DAYS OUTDOORS OR INDOORS Price... *3,900 Up — FINANCING AVAILABLE — LOHMA ENTERPRISES, MC. Box 955-W, Scranion. PA 18503 (717)34O-SB5> OWN YOUR OWN highly profitable and beautiful jeans, sportswear and western store. Featuring all nationally known brands in jeans, fashions and western boots. (Jeans - Vanderbilt, Calvin Klein, Lee, Levi, Wrangler.) (Boots - Tony Lama, Nocona, Justin, Texas Boot) $14,900 includes inventory, beautiful California redwood fixtures, in-store training and grand opening promotions Cail anytime for Mr. Keathley at Prestige Fashion. 1-501-3298327.______________________ Cards of Thanks My sincere thanks to everyone for their help and care while 1 was a patient at Pennock Hospital and since my return home. To the nurses and aides on third floor south for their kind and thoughtful care and to all the other personnel at Pennock. To Dr. DeWitt and Dr. Delnay, Drs. Spindler, Wildern, Schirmer and Woodliff for their care. A special thanks to my children and grandchildren for all their help. ______________ Elmer Colvin We decided in 1950 that Hastings was the place to live and raise our children and the many wonderful people who attended my birthday and retirement party on May 10 are proof that our choice was a wise one A special thank you to Peg and Chuck Avis and Bob, Homer and Mildred and Ken and Aileen and the wonderful people at the Moose Lodge and then, too, there were some very special people that made some comments over the microphone. Guess I better thank them, too. Kindest personal regards. Jim Morr MEETINGS Middleville AA meetings. Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn)_____________ The May meeting of the Retired School Personnel Association will meet at the Coats Grove Church. May 25 at 12 noon. Please call in reservations by May 21 to Ethel Kilmer. 945-5657; Lydia Burchett. 721-8557; Bernice Carter. 795-9023: Margaret Johnson. 945-2050; Birdena Lyttle, 623-2606; Helen Reaser. 367-4550; Reva Schantz. 517-852-9243; Helen Tucker. 945-4147 SERVICES PIANO TUNING, repairing,’ rebuilding, refinishing Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) SEWING MACHINES: Repair most makes and models. Sales and service of White. We make “housecalls". 948-2932, Doc’s in Hastings, (tfn) MENDING BASKET: For household and clothing alterations, new zippers and coat linings, call 945-9712. (tfn) Help Wanted GOVERNMENT JOBS: Thousands of vacancies must be filled immediately. $17,634 to $50,112. Call 716842-6000. ext. 3213. (5-19) PART-TIME WARD CLERK: Hours 12 noon to 8 p.m., two days a week, every other weekend off. Call 9'52407. (5-26) HELP WANTED: Upholsterer - experienced preferred. Fee. Call Jim Aarontek Job Service, 132 N. Kalamazoo Mall, 344-0675. WELCOME WAGON: In­ terview now for job op­ portunity’ in June. Openings in Hastings for represen­ tative positions. Flexible part-time hours. Car required. Training provided. Call 1-451-3144, Grand Rapids or write Welcome Wagon, 1301 Mary Mark. Jenison. MI 49428. EOE (6-2) JOBS WANTED WANTED: Spring job cleaning yards and doing odd jobs. Have own equipment. Call 945-5725, Hastings. WILL BABY-SIT in my home, days, Mon. thru Fri. Tender loving care provided. Call 948-2288. I WOULD LIKE TO TUTOR your elementary age child in math and reading. 945-2283. (6-2) . GARAGE SALES YARD SALE: Thurs., May 19, Fri., May 20. 628 E. Walnut. Lots of good jeans for adults, clothing for whole family. Cub Scout shirt and scarf, Girl Scout suit. etc. Also, Kawasaki KZ400. 1978, 2,600 actual miles, $1,200 or trade for street buggy. Cancelled if raining, until following week. Avon demos also. 9 a m. - 5 p.m. GARAGE SALE at 6275 E. Center Rd.. Sat. & Sun. PETS FOR SALE: AKC cocker spaniel puppies, one parti color male, also solid blacks. Phone 616-672-7388, Martin. (5-26) AKC REG. GREAT DANE PUPPIES: Harlequin and black, $100 to $200. 765-5384, Freeport (5-26)___________ FOR SALE: Doberman puppies. Call 7P5-7472 after 5 p.m., Middleville. (6-2) FREE: Two year-old Irish setter, female, good with children. 945-9813, Hastings. Farm Animals GOATS FOR SALE: $10 each. Phone 1-517-852-9570, Nashville. MILK GOATS FOR SALE}: Sa a nan. French Alpine and LaMoncha does, some ex­ cellent milkers. Call 8687415, Alto._________________ FOR SALE: 25 laying hens. 945-5829. FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Moline corn planter, good shape; and grain drill. Phone 948-9235 or 852-1699 Nashville. FOR SALE: Allis-Chalmers 12 hp. hydrostatic tractor, mower, snow blower, cart vacuum pickup, electric lift, cab, weights and chains, $800. Call 948-9234.________ FARM TRACTOR, combine and equipment parts - new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates. TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company, U.S. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666; also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 374-8801. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE: Player piano, make offer. 945-5294, Hastings. USED CHURCH ORGAN: Good condition. Nice starter organ for small church or home practice organ for church organist. 32 note pedal board. Will handle classical or gospel music equally well. 948-8588. mornings only. (5-26) HOUSEHOLD ELECTRIC STOVE: Hot point, self-cleaning. Table and four chairs. 765-8041, Freeport. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE: Chain link fence and accessories, approx. 80 ft.. S25. 795-3713, Middleville. FOR SALE: Gravely 2-wheel tractor in very good con­ dition, 30” rotary mower, 48” dozer blade, rotary plow, cultivating tools, sickle mower, snow blower, $1,150. Phone 948-2558. (5-19) SAY IT WITH BALLOONS: Congratulate your 1983 graduate with a Balloon Bouquet. Rainbow Balloons, 623-8486, Delton or 367-7172, Woodland.________________ URN FILLS from $10.99; pots and arrangements for the yard, flats of petunias, marigolds, tomato and pepper plants, $6.75; also shade plants and more. SAS Farm Market, 795-9758, Middleville. (5-26)_________ BEDDING PLANTS, fruit trees, raspberries, mixed pots for urn liners. Barlow Nursery on M-43, 948-8634. (5-26)_____________________ GOLF CLUBS FOR SALE: Spaulding First Flight Phd's. 1-34-5 woods. 3-9, PW, SW irons. Extra inch in shaft length. Used very little - in excellent condition. In­ cluding a Walter Hagen bag, ensemble cost over $450 from Bobick’s just a short while ago. Yours for $300. Call 9453412 or 948-2431. Can be seen at the Coleman Agency. FOR SALE: Light blue formal dress, size 13, worn once, asking $10. Phone 9454499. (5-26)_______________ FOR SALE: Cement cemetery urns and lawn ornaments. Don Haywood, 595 Hammond Rd., Hastings, S4H8743. (5-26)____________ FOR SALE: Two bikes - Sch­ winn S-speed, »110; Schwinn 10-speed, $125. Phone MS5S78, Hastings.____________ RHUBARB FOR SALE: 20c lb. 758-3136, Lacey. (5-19) YARD SALES YARD SALE: Fri. 4 Sat., May 20 & 21.1000s of yards of remnants, artificial grass, vinyl and carpet at reduced prices. We are cleaning out the warehouse! Prices starting at $2 per square yard. Wright-Way Carpet, corner of M-66 and David Highway, Ionia, Mich., 616527-2540. USED CARS and TRUCKS 1976 FORD LTD II 2-DR.: Excellent condition. Art Meade Auto Sales. 946-6111, Hastings.______________ FOR SALE: 1964 Corvair, S400 firm. 945-2000. Hastings. (tfn)_____________________ FOR SALE:l976 Ford Elite. P.S., P.B., AM-FM, sunroof, slotted dish wheels, 57,000 miles, excel cond., stored winters, must see to ap­ preciate. Asking $2,900. Call after 4 p.m. 948-8664. (5-19) .yflrea Obituaries... Leon C. Schondelmayer_____ FREEPORT - Mr. Leo C. Schondelmayer, 65, of Freeport, died Saturday morning. May 14, 1983 at Blodgett-Memorial Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was bom Feb. 3, 1918 in Barry County, the son of Conrad C. and Alice (VanderWotee) Schondelmayer. He farmed with his parents all of his working life. Mr. Schondelmayer is survived by his mother, Mrs. Alice Schondelmayer of Middleville; one brother, Clarence C. Schondelmayer of Freeport; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May T7 at 1:30 p.m. from the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. Rev. Dick McClain officiated. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the ICU at Pennock Hospital. Opal M. Shade_____________ The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 House For Sole Joyce McKelvey stands next to a renovated fireplace in Charlton Park’s Sixberry House, which is still undergoing restoration. (Banner photos) 1979 CHEVROLET % TON PICKUP: Automatic, 350 engine, power steering, power brakes, 52,000 miles, real nice. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1979 Buick Riviera, 33,000 miles, 350 V8, power everything, leather seats, padded vinyl top, AMFM 8-track, cruise, rustproofed, NADA $9,000, asking $7,650, best offer. 9488676. (5-26)________________ FOR SALE: 1979 van, 6 cylinder, standard trans., good shape, $3,400. Phone 852-0680. 1977 FORD LTD WAGON: Loaded, Arizona car, all new tires, excellent condition, $2,495. Phone 945-2510. FOR SALE: 1974 Vega hatchback, 4-speed, $400. 795-7449, Middleville, after 4 p.m. (5-26) FOR SALE: 1977 Ford LTD, 4-dr., no rust, 62,000 miles. 945-4488, Hastings._________ FOR SALE: 1974 Triumph Spitfire convertible, best offer. Call after 4 p.m., 9454894, Hastings.____________ 1976 FORD GRAN TORINO: 79,000 miles, no rust, cruise, stereo, $1,600. 948-8463, after 5 p.m. (5-26) _________ 1978 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME: Sharp, 38,000 miles. Art Meade Auto Sales. 948-8111, Hastings. LOWELL - Mrs. Opal M. Shade, 81, of 4431 Bancroft, died Friday, May 13, 1983 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was bom in Woodland on Oct. 8, 1901, the daughter of Bert and Lucy (Myers) Sawdy. She graduated from Woodland High School. She married Marion Shade on Feb. 25,1922 in Woodland. He preceded her in death on July 6, 1980. They lived and farmed for 52 years in the Lowell area. She was a member of the Kent County Farm Bureau. Mrs. Shade is survived by one son. Dale of Lowell; two daughters, Mrs. Yvonne Gould of Comstock Park and Mrs. Harold (Ruth Ann) Mettemick, Jr. of Alto; 14 grand­ children; 14 great - grandchildren; one great - stepgrandchild; one brother, Clifton Sawdy of Woodland; five sisters-in-law. Mrs. Della Sawdy of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Frances Sawdy of Woodland, Mrs. Ruth Peterman and Mrs. Mildred Shade, both of Lake Odessa, and Mrs. Emma Shade of Remus, Mich. Funeral services were held Monday, May 16 at 3 p.m. from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Myra Helen Anderson _______ LOWELL - Mrs. Myra Helen Anderson, 92, formerly of Alto, died Sunday, May 15, 1983. She was bora in Ionia County, the daughter of Thomas and Della (Driscoll) Griffin. She is the widow of Leon T. Anderson. Mrs. Anderson is survived by her children, Thomas Claire and Caroline Anderson of Grand Rapids, and Roger and Margaret Pitsch of Alto; seven grandchildren; 10 great - grandchildren; one brother, Thomas Griffin, and one sister. Mrs. Richard (Ruth) Houseman, both of Grand Rapids; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Masses including the Committal service were offered Wednesday, May 18 at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Caledonia. Rev. Father Donald Heyd<m officiated. Burial was in WoodMwn Cemetery. Parish rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17. Arrangements were by Roetman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia. PUBLIC AUCTION “Opportunity Knocking” • REAL ESTATE... Located at 268 First St, Sunfield, ML • TO BE SOLD AT... 1:30 P.M. nhauybetbaemfaryau —AS reeathaaewitii bath. A very aa a earner lot with mature trees. (tartar baaa Dm to the poor health at aiy husband, I will sell the Real Estate listed above aod the foHowhf items, on... SATURDAY, MAY 21 • 10 A.M. MOTORCYCLES • ANTIQUES and COLLECTABLES • FOR SALE: 1970 Honda 350, runs, asking $300. 945-4395. (5-26)_____________________ FOR SALE: Yamaha 80, $300. Phone 852-9551, Nashville. (5-19)_______________ 1978 HONDA GOLD WING: Full dress, low mileage, $2,900. 721-3475, Banfield. (526)____ _________ _ Large dining table with 6 chairs and matching buffet; miscellaneous chairs; old picture frames; World War I roster and picture of same; small stand with 3 drawers; many old books; buck saw; cast iron fry pans; old scythe; antique anvil vice; old iron bed frame; swan planter; horse collar; sewing rocker; Dick Tracy siren gun (tin); old bottles; old street light with bulb. Travel Trailers BUY FACTORY DIRECT: Lightweight, fiberglass Scamp 13’ and 16’ travel trailers and new 19’ 5th wheel. Call now toll free 1800-346-4962 for free brochure and save! (5-26)___________ Boats SAILBOAT: Islands 17, two sails, trailer, boom tent. 9483958, Hastings, after 6 p.m. (5-19)_____________________ FOR SALE: Glastron boat, Evinrude electric start motor, and trailer, excellent condition. 945-2196. • HOUSEHOLD• Leather rocker; child's rocker; 8 ft. sofa and loveseat: huge lounge chair; smoked glass top coffee table; (2) smoked glass top end tables; large oak teacher's desk; naugahyde sofa: hanging lamps; floor lamps; globe lamp; platform rocker; carved arm chair; console stereo; humidifier; metal saw horses; vacuum sweeper; canning jars: electric built-in oven (Coppertone): slot machine; 30 gallon crock; 15 gallon crock; sewing machine with all attach­ ments; TV stand; bird cage; playpen; sink; stool; child's car seat; Norge dryer; wheelchair; black & white TV radios. • TOOLS and MISCELLANEOUS • Hand saws; drawers; cabinet doors; trim lumber in quantities; cabinet hardware; all kinds (old & new) hand tools; nuts, bolts and washers; MC 2man chain saw (48** new blade); wedges; vises; miscellaneous fishing tackle; Little Chef smoker. CUNS: 0 gauge single; 12 gauge pump; barrels; pegbeard display case: old and new copper tubing; stove pipe; garden tools; 2 rolls roofing paper; much miscellaneous hardware for home. There are many items too numerous to list. Come and see!! ★ AUCTIOWffr; HOTI: There ore items for collectors, the do-if-yeersetf-persoo, end ___________________ ★ LUNCH ON THE GROUNDS dmost everyone. WANTED WANTED TO LEASE: Building, good condition, 800 to 1,000 sq. ft, downtown Hastings. Call Delton, 6232968______________________ WANTED: House to rent or lease. Executive seeks 3-4 bedroom house in Hastings. 1 979 OLD S M O BI L E Excellent references. Reply CUTLASS SUPREME. to Ad No. 825, In Care of the Sharp. 23.000 miles. Art Reminder. P.O. Box 188, Meade Auto Sales. 948-8111, Hastings. MI 49058. (5-26) Hastings. TERMS OF SALE... CASH or Check. * Nothing removed until settled for. * Boyers most register.___________ * Mot respoitsible for Occidents or items offer soW. CATHY JOPPIE, Owner... (517) 566-8229 CALL FORAN APPOINTMENT ON REAL ESTATE SHOWING! Lakewood Auction Service R R. 1 Box 174. Lake Odessa Ml Phone 616-374-8801 or 616-374-8514 I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-05-26.pdf b045c508ed541473ae745c934810c814 PDF Text Text May 26,1983 News-Wrap Bristol Lake woman fights to halt weed spraying by Ken Reibel Memorial Day parade on Monday Tba Heath* Memorial Day parade wil bck off at M a.m. on MAday, atarttag off al the City *rage, nert to the Fair*—r* pmHeg M and rating * at NvenHe Cometary on Went State “ wdct WkUe dare a wreath wOl be Mnwa Math>«*maf the Thenuapie Wear Butch Carr, waste water treatment supervisor for Hastings, says there is no contamination in Hastings' drinking water. •fltewTMhatte UMliMba 'AeeMle *11-VVlIHWfTl KeOQK TII0S for mayoral eeat Witham Cook, us> 8. David Dr., fling for mayor, io theabrth iadvidual tofitaa aoadaating petition foraaoat In *• <•« Elaetim. Hastings water safe as usual, says supervisor Though two-hundred thousand Grand Rapids residents were recently warned to bofl their drinking water, after the discovery of bacteria in the city’s water system, Hastings' water is as pure as ever, says Butch Carr, waste water treatment super­ visor. Carr says his department draws 11 water sampiesf rom city taps each month to test for coliform, a common bacteria. It was the presence of coliform that prompted Grand Rapids authorities to issue their recent warning. Carr says the most recent samples were taken Monday morning. After a 24-hour incubation period, the samples were examined for the presence of bacterial growths. "None were found,” says Carr. "There is no bacterial contamination of Hastings’ water...no contamination of any kind." A Johnstown Township woman is taking her campaign against the spraying of Bristol Lake with herbicide into the eleventh hour, with spraying scheduled for next week. Diane Wilson, 872 Bristol Lake Rd., says she and her supporters are in a minority among the residents of 72 households on the lake. "As far as trying to convince the residents, we are in a minority," says Wilson. She says that even if spraying does go on next week, she hopes her campaign, waged with a meeting, letters and a petition drive, has not been in vain. “Maybe they will be convinced next year,” she says. Wilson, and others, are concerned that 2-4D, the herbicide which will be applied to the lake by Weed Patrol, an Elkhart, Ind. firm, may be contaminated by dioxin, a known carcinogen. Wilson held a May 7 meeting, where she claims 60 people attended to hear biologists warn of the potential hazards of lake spraying. “I’m fairly sure vhat everyone at the meeUng was convinced,” says Wilson. Wilson followed with a letter detailing the highlights of the meeting, in which she called dioxin “one of the most deadly chemicals known to man.” The letter quoted Dr. Lewis Batts, biologist, zoologist, ecologist, and director of the Kalamazoo Nature Center, as saying that dioxin remains in the body of fish for 95 days. Batts recommended not using chemicals when there is an alternative. • Aaron Maney, a biologist, claimed that many chemically treated lakes develop resistant strains of weeds “and the residents are sorry that they have had the chemical treatment.” "Also Bristol Lake, which has a marl Hastings bottom (sand, silt or clay containing calcium carbonate), will retain the chemicals in the mari and will contaminate the lake again when the marl is stirred up,” said Maney. Maney operates a mechanical harvesting machine which removes weeds with a machine. “Harvesting removes nutrients by removing weeds. Chemicals cause weeds to decompose in the bottom of the lake, creating fertilizer for a new crop of weeds,” said Maney. Harvesting of weeds is comparable in cost, if not cheaper, than spraying for weeds, says Wilson. Wilson quotes an Environmental Protection Agency report, which states that of 33 samples of 2-4-D that the agency tested, three were discovered to be tainted with dioxin.” Wilson says that 2-4-D is under agency review. She quotes an EPA report which stating “After a review of the existing toxilogical data base, supporting the 2-4-D registration, the EPA concluded that the scientifically valid toxilogical studies of 2-4D did not indicate that the use of 2-4-D posed a significant health hazard when used in accordance with labeled directions and precautions. "The agency did conclude, however, that more information on 2-4-D toxilogical properties was necessary to better assess the potential health hazards associated with the use of 2-4-D.” "The report can be taken two ways," says Wilson. Sh<_ says that if there is some doubt about the safety of the chemical, then people should be convinced that it shouldn’t be sprayed on the lake. David Grow, owner of Weed Patrol, which has been contracted to spray Algonquin Lake as well, says that 2-4-D has been in use since the mid-1940s. "It has a pretty good track Banner Demoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Agreement appears close in courthouse employee contract Volume 128, No. 21 record," says Grow. Grow says that it would take over three ounces of the chemcial to kill a 150 pound person. "That person would have to drink 1,800 gallons of lake water, after treatment, before being effected by the lethal dose ” says Grow. Grow says this will be the second year he has sprayed Bristol Lake for weeds. A woman whom both Grow and Wibon say is coordinating the spraying effort for Bristol Lake, Marilyn Dudley, declined to comment on the scheduled spraying. Meanwhile, Wilson says she will continue gathering suport to halt the sprayii*. "I’m still pursuing a legal angle to halt the spraying,” says Wilson. Price 20‘ Hasting*, Michigan Thursday, May 28,1983 twjear itayar'* goat, dip dark aad FranHto CmnpbeH, m W. CoKaa St, ArM ward aMeraun: Mary Lee Gray, Wdatf, (ward at rwiew; and Sharon pm. toffiaiMr aaminatiai paUUoaa. Cart Stawnaon. «* Ca<*aaa, Ant Sa»*a Braca. «t W. Coater, Gerald ward ilfcrmai. and Kan Howe, IM W available for T-K school election AppUeathaa for ahaantee voting may ba dona ot the Ttnrnappie Katk* School AdnMatnUao BtdMi« every day tram I a.m. to <30 p ro., Monday thra Friday. BalHa wffl be mailed or may be pichad up by the voter, or the voting may bedone rVrt at the admtnbtnition aantee voting on the Saturday praaadag the election, Jane 11, from 10 autL vtaip.a. Oa Saturday aU voting The Tbaraappl. Kdlogg School Aonoal Eleetianoo June u will be to mi Memorial services forjudge McDonald June 3 Barry and Eaton County Bar Aaaoeiatione will have a memorial aervice for judge Archie McDoMdm Friday, Ju^TaHTS Jitdge McDonald died April 30 in hia by retired Circuit Court Judge Richard Rabinaon. The public ia invited. by Steve Horton A tenative agreement between the Barry County Board of Commissioners and courthouse employees appears to be close following an all-day bargaining session on Monday. Both Carolyn Coleman, negotiating rep for the commissioners, and Miriam White, president of the 59-member County Cour­ thouse Employees, said they felt a set­ tlement between the sides could be reached at the next scheduled meeting on Tuesday. "I think after the31st (Tuesday) we will be finished with it and will be able to take it to the membership,” said White. Coleman echoed that, informing her fellow commissioners that “I hope one more meeting will settle it” Prior to Monday’s meeting, the sides had met three times between March and May. White declined to give specifics on the talks, explaining that "everything is purely tenative at this stage". She did say that the negotiations were now centering on economic concerns. “We’ve pretty well settled the non­ economic areas,” she elaborated. “There’s just a couple of small items towrap up.” White said many of those non-economic items involved “clearing up contract language”. The economic talks — namely salary and fringe benefits — involved ten items, White explained. Continued, page 12 Public mum at city tax hearing Interviewing teams ready for industry surveys by Robert J. Johnston Acting on the statistic that 75 to 80 percent of new jobs in a community are created from expansion of existing companies, teams of interviewers are ready to survey Barry County’s industries. The Joint Has tings-Barry County Economic Development Commission, which has set a nriority on retaining present in­ dustry ana aiding in its expansion, has made the industrial survey its first phase of action. Members of the interviewing teams are Howard Frost, a retired Hastings Manufacturing Co. executive, and Curt Stevenson, manager of the Sears store; James Morgan, retired Hastings Manufacturing executive, and Dr. Kenneth Merriman; Fay Clardy, retired Hastings Manufacturing Co. executive and James Wiswell, owner of Barry County Lumber Co. Also, Darrell Aldrich, retired Hastings Manufacturing Co. executive, and Larry Baum, president of Hastings Fiber Glass Products; Marshall Cook, retired Hastings Manufacturing Co. executive, and Wade Nitz, controller at Pennock Hosptial; Ken­ neth Robbe, retired Hastings Junior High School principal, and John Warren, in­ surance agent. Other teams are Sandy Allen, member of the board of directors of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, and Charles Johnston, executive vice-president of Hastings Mutual Insurance Co.; Marc Squire, retired Keeler Brass Co. executive, and Arthur Ellinger, retired ThornappleKellogg School superintendent; Robert VanderVeen, Hastings High School prin­ cipal, and Kenneth Reahm, retired Hastings automobile dealer; and Maynard Tucker, retired from Hastings Manufacturing Co., and Willard Pierce, president of Flexfab, Inc. Richard Baker of the Michigan Department of Labor’s Office of Industrial Training told interviewers, meeting Wednesday evening at Hastings City Hall, that indtstrial retention programs are new in Michigan. "Not until the decline of the auto industry was industrial retention something we had to consider," Baker said. He said that for many industries, this will be the first time that anyone has talked to them about what it’s like to do business in Barry County. The teams of two interviewers will be meeting with the chief executives of Barry County’s industries to learn their likes and dislikes about doing business in the county, what they believe is the attitude of the community toward industries, bow local government and private services perform, their interest in expanding markets, their companies* plans for the future, types of industry they would like to see move into the county and how they feel the county is in terms of workforce. Baker and Michael Trahan, commission chairman, both emphasized that the in­ terviews have a three-fold purpose: — To open lines of communication; — to gain a better understanding of what business thinks about Barry County; — and to find ways to assist and encourage expansion A slide program prepared by Consumers Power Co. told the interviewers that 75 to 80 percent of all new jobs created come from expansion of existing companies. The program also said that the golden rules of industry retention programs are to open up communication lines and to tune in on trouble spots. John Pearson of the Department of Commerce Office of Economic Development said that the most important role for the interviewers is to follow through after the interviews to make sure concerns expressed by industrial leaders are brought to the at­ tention of the right people. He emphasized that the interviews are to gather information, not to solve problems or to take action. Pearson said that his office is involved in both industry retention and industry recruitment for the state. His office has had contact with a number of companies that are moving back from southern states because The public hearing on a proposed .8229 mill boost in the city tax rate passed by without a word from the public Monday night following the regular meeting of the Hastings City Council. Cowicil will vote on the increase al a special meeting Tuesday, May 31, at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. Budget planners say the boost is necessary to balance the new 1983-84 budget. The increase will put the city tax rate at 16.2 mills, the maximum allowed presently under the city charter without a vote of the people. In other business, council voted to ban parking from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Church St., near Central School, and to place bike racks on two corners downtown. The request for bike racks came from the Thomapple Valley Bike Club, and Timber Trails. The racks will be placed in the street, at the northwest comer of Jefferson and State St., and the southwest comer of Michigan and State St. Mark Steinfort, Hastings Chief of Police, said that if the racks “are used a lot”, two more may be placed downtown in the future. Council also voted to transfer a class-C liquor anc^lancelicense from the Jasperse John Pearson of the Michigan Depart­ ment of Commerce. they have had difficulty with hiring good worker*, he said. "About two months ago," be continued, "it was like somebody fired a gun. This economy is moving again.” He also noted that 55 percent of the United Stales economic output and 60 percent of the Canadian output are produced within 500 miles of Michigan. School candidates night is Tuesday . S’ty Councilman William Cook and County Commissioner Carolyn Coleman (foreground) listen as Richard Baker of the Michigan Department of Labor reviews the interviewing process with (from left) Robert VanderVeen, Howard Frost, Kenneth Robbe, Charles Johnston, Willard Pierce. Sandy Allen, James Wiswell, Wade Nitz, Fay Clardy, Larry Baum and at-KAnqftthVfirriTBn ___________ The Hastings Education Association will give people a chance to quiz candidates for school board, Tuesday, May 31 at 7 p.m. in the Hastings High School lecture hall. James Toburen, 914 N. Glennwood Dr.; Michael Trahan, 700 S. Cass St; and Hugh S. Fullerton, 625 W. GFeen St; are running along with incumbent George Wibalda, 4599 Tillotso’i Lake Rd., for two, fow-year seats. Trahan and Fullerton both bid un­ successfully in last year’s election. Each candidate will respond in five minutes or less to each of the following four questions: 1. ) Which of the recommendations of President Reagan’s Commission on Educ­ tion report do you think apply to the Hastings schools? How should they be implemented? Which do not apply and why? 2. ) What is your response to the results of the recent board-sponsored system-wide Continued on page 12 �The Hasfngs Benner, Thursday, May 26, 1983 — Page 2 Interns gain experience at prosecutor’s office by Ken Reibel Ron Messier, a third year law student at Lansing's Cooley Law School, says be enjoys the opportunity to work as an intern for the county prosecutor's office. Court News Man pleads not guilty to vandalism Recycling applauded To the Editor: I want to thank the people responsible for organizing the metal and glass recycling drop off centers in Middleville, Caledonia, and now Hastings. These people are making a real con­ tribution to saving our environment by ha/ing metal and glass reused instead of dumped to pollute the land. Their work also saves our natural resources of materials and energy as well as labor and dollars. Thank you, Jackie Schmitz, Darlene Ptulauski, and Shirley Wietnik for all your hours of work and dedication in giving us a chanced help by bringing our metal and glasi to the drop off centers, keeping waste out landfills, and saving our precious natural resources. Thanks too to the volunteers checking the drop off centers. The new Hastings site for drop off is located in the fire station parking lot. Let’s pitch in! May Granata % Barry County Community y / Volunteers Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • TDffOrs NOTE: This column will bo published on o regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking volunteers may make use of this space. Information should bo made known to Horine Jacobs 948-3254 or Don Rowo 948-3259 at Social Services. MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Community response for people in need hoi been tremendous. Men and woman ar* needed to facilitate quicker moving of donated items. Now's Wayne 0. Moore, 30, 434 E. Walnut, pleaded not guilty in circuit court Friday to attempted malicious destruction of a building. Moore is accused of breaking out a window in the holding cell of the Barry County Jail, on April 24, after his arrest for assault and disorderly conduct. Deputies say he caused $253.80 damage to windows at the jail. Moore is scheduled for pre-trial June 3. Other court proceedings Mark Aden England, 17, 11440 Oak Dr., Martin, pleaded guilty to attempted larceny over $100. England's sentencing was postponed until the court hears a June 3 motion to include the defendant in the youthful training act. Moore is accused of stealing snowmobile parts on or about Feb. 19, 1983, from an Orangeville Township residence. Sharlee Wiggins, 1640 Hurt Dr., Delton, stood mute to a felony charge of larceny in a building. . * Wiggins' pre-trial, on charges that she stole food from Felpausch Food Center in Delton on April 13, is scheduled for June 3. Robert Ross Wilson, 18, 705 W. Bond St, was sentenced to two years probation for reckless driving. In addition to probation, Wilson was or­ dered not to drive a motor vehicle for one year, commencing May 20, 1983, and to at­ tend substance abuse counseling. He was also ordered to pay $400 in fines and coats. Jefferey Scott Burger, 17, 11056 Ver­ montville Hiway, Vermontville, pleaded guilty to larceny in a building. Burger is accused of stealing stereo seakers, lamps and other household items from an E. State Rd. residence in February or March of this year. Burger’s sentencing is set for June 3. William A. Golyar, 17,14720 Renton, Battle Creek, pleaded guilty to larceny in a building. Golyar is charged with the March, 1983 theft of a clock, stereo and wood bits from a Barger Rd. home. Golyar sentencing is set for June 3. the time io call and help a few hours. CLERICAL Two mor* ladies ore needed to coll, write letters and generally assist with routine office procedures. Volunteers can choose own days and hours, train­ ing provided, immediate placement. Call Don Rewa today. 940-3259. MEN WITH PICKUP TRUCKS People are needed to help pick-up and deliver donated items. Teams rotate each week so you would be called once a month. Call Norine Jacobs at 948-3254. Women Interesed in Children Women are needed to work with children in a semi-structured “Children’s Comer ’. Call Pat Friddle for details, 948-3251. Big Brothers end Big Sisters They ore looking for men. women and couples of all ages to spend time with a Barry County boy or girl. Bill Monro* can answer your questions Call him at 948-3207. DONATIONS NEEDED KFMCIMTOffS W MK$$OK .many Barry County families are using ice chests, cardboard boxes or nothing a* all. You con help someone, call Norine at 948-3254. Hastings Police Beat A pickup truck belonging to Robert Miller, 126 E. Green St, was recovered after reportedly being stolen Monday. According to reports, the truck was found on Hammond Rd., with its windows smashed out. Miller told sheriff deputies be parked the vehicle on River Rd. to go fishing, and that when he returned, the truck was none. ,ttr.nF (USPSO71-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hostings, Ml 49058 Published by.. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 21—Thursday, May 26. 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County: $12 per year in adjoining counties: and ‘13.50 per year elsewhere. Tuesday was to have been a first for Messier - a jury trial of a Hastings man accused of slugging a state trooper. He says nepreparedwellinanticipationofa jury but it was tried instead by the judge, who found the defendant guilty of a lesser charge "I was looking forward to a jury trial ’’ says Messier. ’ The prosecutor's office has "emDloved" th® para legals In the past 2W years to per­ form special projects, for class credit at Kellogg Community College: Judy Brown and Deb Echtinaw. of HasUngs Sii Huter Woodland Sue Stapish. forXrly*o"Xn Lake, and Sue Garland of Bellevue . \SSa;fian3';tbese P’ra teS«‘s Pay tuition to the college to work for this office," says hughes. ' The students work on a single project for a semester of study. One para legal intern is presently studying and researching a subpoena by mail" program, to cut the cost of standard law enforcement procedures. Anothw wrote a desk manual outlining procedure for child support and custody cases. Still another intern has programmed coirt forms into a word processor. “These are things that neither I nor my staff have the time to do," says Hughes. She says the projects have been of "invaluable assistance" to her office. Interns have airo performed the time­ consuming task of sorting and filing boxes and boxes full of coirt records that had been stashed in the basement of the old prosecutor’s building. For the intern’s help, Hughes supervises and assigns work, sends student evaluations to the school, and more. “I'm more than happy to give a Job reference to one of the para-legals. and point to one of the special projects they’ve done here," says Hughes. Hughes says several of the para legals have gotten jobs since leaving the office. One is employed as a para-legal at E.W. Bliss Co., and one for a Grand Rapids law firm. County sells notes on delinquent ’82 property taxes The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners accepted a joint bid from Manufacturers National Bank of Detroit and Hastings City Bank to bond $2.75 million of the county's delinquent 1982 property texes during its Tuesday morning meeting. The sale of the tex notes was for an interest rate of 6.8937 percent over the next three years or a net cash interest payback of $394,955. County treasurer Elsie Furrow said her office would be delivering the notes to Manufacturers Bank the week oi June 13 and would then deposit the money. "I anticipate being able to send out the checks to the local government units by the following week," she added. Those units include the townships, the public schools, the Intermediate School District, as well as the county. By state law the county treasurer collects any property texes which were not paid to the local units within the payment deadline. That office then collects the deliquent texes during the next three years, reimbursing the local units as the monies came in. During the past seven years, however, to speed up the payment of those late revenues to the local bodies, the county bonds out all or part of it's “total deliquent account" to a financial institution which, in turn, loans the money out at a certain rate of interest Furrow explained that the total 1982 deliquent tax was $2,972,366. "We had collect 1 enough (deliquent) taxes this year Shelbyville youth struck by vehicle while walking A Shelbyville youth was struck and injured by a vehicle while walking with a companion along Wildwood on Saturday evening, May William Goodrich, 16, of 10387, Wildwood Rd., was hit a car, driven by Mabel Drilling 73, of 2340 Amherst Ave., Kalamazoo. The driver, who was traveling westbound, reported that she passed another car going east just prior to striking the youth. She told investigating sheriff deputies that she did not ..A battery, truck jack, and assorted tools see Goodrich until he was hit. were reported stolen Monday, May 23, by The driver in the other automobile, who John VanDyke of Kalamazoo from his witnessed the accident, told deputies he vehicle at the public access on Fish Take thought Drilling may have been blinded by near Orangeville. his headlights, causing her not to see the VanDyke told deputies he had locked his pedestrians. truck and that all the stolen articles were The accident report stated that Goodrich taken from under the unlocked hood. had his left foot on the road. He was taken to Borgess Medical Center in Richart Pharmacy in Delton reported to Kalamazoo following the accident and the Barry County Sheriff Dept, that its ice released two days later. machine was broken into on Sunday, May 22. No citations were issued. Banner Send Form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B The Barry County Prosecutors Office is saving thousands of dollars a year through the use of legal and para-legal interns, who are in turn benefiting by the experience as they head for a legal career. The office currently employs a third-year taw student from Lansing's Cooley Law School, Ron Messier, to prosecute misdemeanor cases in district court. Messier, 27, joined the prosecutor’s staff two weeks ago, and will work part time for the next year, in addition to taking classes full lime at Cooley. He is the second legal intern to work for Barry County in two years. Through a federally funded financial aid program, the prosecutor’s office is reim­ bursed two-thirds of Messier's wages. "Through the program, and the reim­ bursement, we can put a prosecutor in district court for about $30 a week,” says Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes. the program not only saves Barry County as much as $3,000 a year, but gives what Hughes calls "excellent experience" to the intern. "It is rare for a law student to get trial experience," says Hughes. “It really gives him a leg up in the job market." Hughes says a local law firm has inquired with her office about hiring last year's intern. As intern, Messier prosecutes misdemeanor cases, which includes drunk driving, simple assault, shoplifting and any traffic violation, explains Hughes. Though Messier cannot bring charges, coirt rules allow him to take pleas in court, handle pre-trials, make dispositional decisions, talk with witnesses and judges, and recommend sentencing, says Hughes’ "I think this is a neat opportunity," says Messier. "It’s given me the chance to see if this (criminal law) is the field that I like...so far, it has confirmed that I do.” Messier says he was "thrown right into coirt, without much hand bolding. "I haven’t strictly observed a case yet. I’m usually on my own. It’s a good way to learn," says Messier. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. so we did not have to bond for the entire amount," the added. The $2.9 million figure repreaenta about IS percent of the entire 1982 property taxes for the county, a percentage of delinquency, Furrow aaid, which haa gradually gene up over the yeara. Along with the accepted bld, the county also received a proposal from Merrill, Lynch, White, Weld Capital Markets Group for a 6.998 percent interest rate over the three years or a cash interest payment of $400,949. James White, a bonding attorney with Clary, Nanlz, Wood, Hoffhia, Rankin, and Cooper of Grand Rapids, represented the county during the opening of bids. He told the commissioners that the 6.90 percent range of bids was higher than what many counties had sold their notes for earlier this spring, but added that nearly all had been in the six percent range. “This higher rate I believe is due to market flucua lions that have been going on recently in the bond field and is not a reflection against the county," he said. He also pointed out that the notes sold for 11.28 percent last year, 10.59 two years ago. 7.87 three years ago, and 5 85 percent four years ago. “Thia is the lowest rate (of in­ terest) you’ve had in far years," White noted. Furrow explained that the three year payback period on the note reflects the time span that exists under law before a county can collect all property taxes, including tax sales. "It takes three years to collects year's tax," she pointed out. In other business, the commissioners were informed by board member Rae Hoare that several volunteer agencies in the county had applied for $27,928.93, now available through a $50 million allocation by the federal government, to help fund their emergency food and shelter programs. “The provision is part of the Job Stimulus bill passed recently by Cot^ress and ta designed for that pirpose, ” Hoare explained. “We set up a committee (to review applications) which was made up of representatives from the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, the Community Fund, the Community Action Agency, and myself, she added. "We had only 10 days to get this (allocation request) together and we came up with six applications." They include: $9000 for the Hunger Task Force at the St Francis Episcopal Church in Orangeville, $4000 for St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton, $6528.93 for the Labor Community Services Food Bank in Hastings $1800 for the Thomapple Valley Word of Faith Church in Hastings, $8400 for the county Red Cross, and $1200 for the Mid­ dleville Emergency Food Bank. Of the monies requested, the Red Cross would assume responsibility for distributing the "housing shelter" moneies, while the others would handle the “emergency food distribution" funds. "This program is designed to take care of those who have no place else to turn to,” Hoare told the commissioners. "It provides for 'one time only' mortgage payments to someone in danger of losing their house and that sort of thing." Flexfab awarded defense contract Flexfab, a manufacturing firm in Hastings, is among the small businesses benefiting from defense contracts, awarded by the Defense Construction Supply Center (DCSC) of Columbus, Ohio. The Center announced this week the award of a contract for $54,224 to Flexfab. which will produce air duct hose assemblies for use by the U.S. military services. Message from your Hastings superintendent We need to close the ‘maintenance gap’ on schools By Robert Miller The nation’s school buildings are in urgent need of repairs, according to a survey conducted by leading educational associations. Reasons for the physical deterioration of school buildings cited in the report include: inflation, escalating energy prices, old buildings, high building use and cut­ backs in capital spending. Schools are also faced with the legal realities of complying with OSHA regulations, of having to meet health and safety requirements for the physically handicapped, of removing asbestos and of clean air regulations governing boilers. The most immediate problems identified in the report were roof repair, improving heating and ventilation systems, and window replacement. Sound familiar - Hastings, like most other school districts, has experienced "the maintenance gap", increased costs of supplies, equipment, energy, interest, and insurance, along with delays, deferrals and plain cuts in monies due from the state has made it necessary for the Hastings School District to deter maintenance work over the past years. Of the three major problems listed above, our school system finds it necessary to be concerned with only two. Heating and veltilating systems, along with other energy related work^ has had a priority in the past several years. The results have paid off. Energy cost per square foot for our school buildings is 50 cents at the high school. 54 cents at Southeastern, 57 cents at Northeastern and 61 cents at the Central- Junior High campus. The state average per square foot is 5B cents. Window replacement in Central Elementary and its Annex will definitely lower the energy cost in those buildings. Roof replacement and repair is also necessary and work should be done withota delay. We must maintain the value of our buildings, but, more im­ portantly, our children deserve a warm, dry, healthful environment to learn. Because of this, I am recommending to the Board of Education that bonds be issued to pay for immediate repair of roofs and window replacement. Please support this move. The decisions we make today will save major outlays of capital in the future and will guarantee future generations structurally sound buildings. Landfill’s motion denied Barry-Eaton Circuit Cowt Judge Hudson E. Deming denied a motion Tuesday to lift a temporary restraining order against the owners of a Prairieville Township landfill accused of contaminating groundwaters. Lawyers for KAV-Co., a Kalamazoo-based consortium of trash haulers, argued that the company could take measures to "resolve the contamination” of the underlying waters. KAV-Co. lawyers reportedly attacked the testimony of Dee Montgomery, a Depart­ ment of Natural Resources geologist, who testified in a Jan. 25 show-cause bearing in Barry Comty Circuit Court that the landfill was "the most likely source of con­ tamination" KAV-Co. lawyers Richard Quist and Lloyd Yenner said that KAV-Co. has hired new consultants, including an ex-DNR geologist. and that new tests have been performed on the groundwaters since the injunction was handed down by Deming Jan. 31. Deming denied the request to lift the in­ junction, saying that the court schedule was too crowded to hear another motion on any new findings. A trial on the matter of per­ manently closing the landfill is scheduled for November. KAV-Co. is charged with a number of violations of state standards and laws at the landfill, including operating without a license for four years. Other violations include failure to provide the DNR with an approved hydrogeological monitoring program, failure to maintain a clay base and impermeable cover and leachate removal system, and failure to institute erosion control measures PUBLIC OPINION by Kan Halbel and Elaine Gllbart Do Americans remember? Carl Behnke Benny Brown • QUESTION • Our country traditionally sets aside the last Monday in May as Memorial Day, a time for us to honor those who gave their fives in America’s nine major conflicts. Do you think Americans do enough to remember and honor the war dead? Dick Kenfield, Hastings: ‘‘I think Memorial Day has a good purpose — you won’t find many who will deny that. Nobody does enough. That’s what’s wrong with the world.” Kenfield says the best way to honor tl>e fallen is to respect the flag, and help the living, specifically disabled veterans. Jean Slocum, Hastings: "Most people think Memorial Day is a time to have a party, and they forget the true meaning. I don’t think we do enough all year." She says there are plenty of opportunities to honor the war dead, "by doing things for the living...the veterans." Donald Nash, Freeport: “Not really. They usually don't have very many parades anymore...One of my sons is in the service, and one has been, and even in the service, it’s just another day.” Nancy Contreras, Hastings: "Most people don't realize what it is, and 1 don’t think most people are doing Ute right things for Memorial Day...The meaning of the day kind of got lost in the background." Doria Cline Dawne Gibson Carl Behnke, Lake Odessa: “I shouldn’t really say no, but I do feel that more of our people should take an active part in showing our respect for the veterans that have made the supreme sacrifice” Benny Brown, Camp Thornappie: "It's mostly just the veterans organizations (who honor the war dead). We just got back from a cemetery in Allegan and the American Legion had put flags on the graves. But, remembering the veterans is getting to be a forgotten thing." Darla Cline, Hastings: "I don't think so, especially for the Vietnam veterans. We don’t do enough for them...it’s almost like they didn’t exist, the ones that died and the ones that did come home who are disabled and can't find work.” Dawne Gibson, Hastings: "I'm glad that we have parades., our Scouts participate in them and I think that’s a very nice way (for the younger generation as well as older folks to remember the war dead)...I think it’s a very personal thing too. There are quiet ways to remember persons who have died in wars." She added that families can look into their histories and learn about relatives who died in service and "remember them all. I don't think of Memorial Day as a holiday...to go to the beach, etc...to me it's a totally reverent time of remembering those who died.’’ �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. May 26, 1983 — Page 3 Hubert-Carlson united in marriage ceremony McMillens to observe 50th anniversary McGuire-Medrano engagement told Wieland-Cook exchange marriage vows Mr. and Mrs. Join McGuire of Hastings announce the engagement of their daughter, Catherine, to Ernesto Medrano. The bride-elect is a 1979 graduate of Everett High School in Lansing and attended Lansing Community CoDege. She is em­ ployed at Ingham Medical Hospital as a •physical therapy technician. The groom is a 1978 graduate of Everett High School and is employed ty the City of Lansing. An August 26 wedding at Resurrection Church in Lansing is being planned. Vicki Rae Wieland End John Rodger Cook, Jr. were united in marriage on Saturday, April 30 at Ft Paul’s United Methodist Church in Kentwood. The Rev. Joseph D. Huston performed the ceremony in the presence of 350 guests. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Raymond D. Wieland of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. John R. Cook of Grand Rapids. Melanie Sue Thompson, cousin of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Susan and Cindy Cook, sisters of the groom, and Nancy DeNolf. Robert L. Cook served as his brother’s best man. Groomsmen were Gary Cook, brother of the groom, Todd Wielanc brother of the bride, and Robert Kelley. Ringbearers were J eran and Jeremy Johnson, cousins of the groom. Robert Oster, cousin of the bride, served as organist Soloists were Dr. John Mulder and Keith Wielyard. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Crumback were master and mistress of ceremonies for the wedding and the buffet reception, which was held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia The bride is a graduate of Hastings High School and Butterworth School of Nursing. She is employed in Butterworth’s Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit The groom is a graduate of Caledonia High School and is employed by ChemLawn of Grand Rapids. The couple honeymooned on a Caribbean cruise and are now residing in southeast Grand Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Keith McMillen of Nashville will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with an open bouse, starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, at their home on 730 Reed St., in Nashville. The open house is being hosted by their children: Mr. and Mrs. Connie McMillen of Stockton, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Charles McMillen of Houston, Tex., Mr. and Mrs. Lee McMillen of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Susan) Pollard of Ponca City, Okla., Mr. and Mrs. William (Patsy) Semrau of Nash­ ville, Mr. and Mrs. Michael McMillen of Reed City, and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce McMillen of Divide, Colo. Keith McMillen and Alice Tiffany were united in marriage on June 3,1933 in Akron, Ohio. Friends and relatives are invited for the celebration. Your presence is the only gift disired. Tern- Hubert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hubert, became the bride of Gordy Carlson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Carlson, Sr., on Saturday, May 14, at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. The bride, wearing her mother’s wedding gown which was a floor-length sweeping gown of ivory French lace and nylon tulle over satin, was escorted to the altar by her mother and father for the double ring ceremony. Father Robert Consani officiated. Peg Allar, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and bridesmaids included Katie Keller and Cindy Hubert, sisters of the bride, Jan Schneider, a college classmate, and Laurie Utter. Their gowns were ivory and blue, accented with lavender. Randy Carlson was his brother’s best man and groomsmen included Mark Levitt, Mike Kessenick, Tim Hubert and Jim Feldpausch. Dave Hubert served as an usher and Mike and Bob Hubert read the scripture readings chosen by the bride and groom. Karen O’Laughlin was the soloist, accompanied by Marty Shaw. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnson were master and mistress of ceremonies for the wedding and reception which followed at the Hastings Country Club. Roze Wilson, sister of the groom, and Sue Stine cut and served the cake and Sue Dean was in charge of the guest book. Mr. and Mrs. Roman Feldpausch and Mr. and Mrs. George Carpenter, grandparents of the bride, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lam­ bert of Florida, grandparents of the groom, aL attended the wedding ceremony and reception. Following a honeymoon in Ohio, the couple are now at home in Battle Creek. Scholarship winners Kim Baxter (front loft) and Sam Naegle (front right) are busy these days wrap­ ping up their final high school year and making plans for college. Helping them with those plans, in more ways than one, ore Gordon Cole (Toft), scholarship chairman for the Hostings Education Association, and Pete DeDockor (right), president of that local teachers group. The HEA this week awarded Kim and Sam, both seniors, $500 scholarships for their upcoming college careers. Kim, daughter of William and Peggy Baxter, 1010 S. Michigan, Hastings, and Sam, son of Martian and Judy Naegle, 1260 Holden, Bellevue, were chosen from a largo field of senior applicants. "We hod a lot of excellent candidates," said Cole, "That's what made the choices difficult." t "The recipients," he added, "are selected for their exemplary dedication, for their positive influence on others as students, and for their academic achieve­ ments." Kim is planning to attend Hope College and puisuo studies in nursing and Sam has been accepted to Boston University in its College of Engineering. Heber Fosters observing 70th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Heber (Pearl) Foster of Donna, Texas, formerly of the Nashville and Hastings area, will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on June 11. Pearl will be 93 on July 6 and Heber will be 92 on August 8. Heber and Pearl have four children: Dora VanDyk of Colorado, Agnes Van Doren of Quincy, Betty Irwin of Indiana and Robert of Hastings. All friends, relatives and former neighbors are encouraged to send a card or write to Heber and Pearl at 310 Heater, Box 102, Donna, TX 78537. Bronsons to host 40th anniversary party An open house will be held in honor of Harry and Grace Bronson on Sunday, May 29 from 2 _>.m. to 6 p.m. at their home on 129 W. Colfax, Hastings. It will be given by their children, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Englerth, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Englerth, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kosbar. They request there not be any gifts. It’s A Giri Marriage Licenses Lee Frederickson, Wayland, 38 and Cathy Stellema, Wayland, 25. Michael Bradshaw, Bellevue, 40 and Marilynn Zawislak, Bdlevue, 38. Robert Wager, Middleville, M and Virginia Potter, Middleville, 29. David Hennenitt, Plainwell, 24 and Jody Gray, Plainwell, 25. Gary Newton, Hastings, 21 and Candace Mater, Nashville, X. James Bell, Delton, 48 and Lyn Robinson, Mattawan, 36. Douglas Sans, Shelbyville, 24 and Michelle Hawk, Shelbyville, 21. Daniel Phillips, Hastings, 22 and Lori Yoder, Hastings, 19. Stalters to celebrate 25th anniversary Newest Citizens at Pennock Hospital Hastings woman graduates from 'etoit university Nyla Hill graduated from University of Detroit Dental School in the dental hygiene program on May 22, 1983. Nyla was awarded the University of Detroit Alumni Award by her instructors. This award is presented to the graduate demonstrating the highest clinical com­ petence and professional deportment in patient care. Nyla plans to live and work in the West Bloomfield area at the present time. She is a 1978 graduate from Hastings High School. MEMORIAL DAY □ BEN FRANKLIN □ JC PENNEY □ GAMBLES □ BOSLEY □ FELPAUSCH.... Vicki Backe and Brad Ward, Hastings, May 12,3:32 a.m., 7 lbs. 12 oz.; Bradley and Tammy Daniels, Freeport, May 13, 8:21 a.m., 7 lbs. 24 oz.; Jeffrey and Rebecca Parker, Hastings, May 16, 5:13 a.m., 8 lbs. 44 oz.; Daniel and Diane Gilbert, Freeport, May 16, 4:23 a.m., 6 lbs. 10 oz.; Jancy and Ronald Lear, Hastings, May 16,12:57 p.m., 7 lbs. 8 oz.; Jeffrey and Stacey Morton, Freeport, May 17,3:06 a.m., 8 lbs. 64 oz. Janice and Thomas Gibbons, Hastings, May 19,12:49 p.m., 6 lbs. 10 oz.; Monte and Wendy O’Dell, Vermontville, May 20, 10:20 a.m., 6 lbs. 12 oz.; Ruth and Russell Ainslie, Lake Odessa, May 24,1:23 p.m.. 6 lbs. 13 oz. Its A Boy John and Shirley Mays, Hastings, May 18, 10:58 p.m., 7 lbs. 13 oz.; William and Claudia Thompson, Nashville, May 20, 10:15 a.tn., 8 lbs. 64 oz.; Pat and Tammy Dempsey, Hastings, May 21, 1:07 a.m., 6 lbs. 4 oz.; Kenneth and Becky Wright, Hastings, May 23, 12:41 a.m., 7 lbs. 13 oz.; Gordon and Pamela Lehman, Hastings, May 23, 9:12 p.m., 7 H». 11 oz.; John and Tammy O’Mara, Lake Odessa, May 23,10:23 p.m., 9 lbs. 1 oz.; Stephen and Holly Boltbouse, Hastings, May 25, 1:22 a.m., 8 ibs. 4 oz. Martin and Gayla Kretovic, Lake Odessa, May 11, 5:13 p.m., 9 lbs. 8 oz.; Joyce and Nolan Snow, Nashville, May 12, 9:49 a.m., 7 ibs. 12 oz.; Virginia and Howard Sumner, Delton, May 13, 5:53 p.m., 7 lbs., 6 oz.; Charles and Vicki Bennett, Dowling, May 14, 2:15 a.m., 7 lbs. 154 oz.; Patricia and Michael Kennedy, Hastings, May 16, 10:38 a.m., 9 lbs. 12 oz. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Stalter of Clarksville will observe thfeir 25th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 5 at the Masonic Hall in Clarksville. The open house is being hosted by their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Stalter, and their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Endres. Also their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Hummel. Jerry Stalter and Karolyn (Shade) were united in marriage on June 7, 1958 in Lake Odessa. Friends and relatives are invited for the celebration. Your presence is the only gifts desired. Celebration at centennial farm planned June 18 Albert and Mary Bell and family of Nash­ ville would like to invite friends and relatives to a open house “Centenial Farm Celebration’’ at their farm on Saturday, June 18, starting at 3 p.m. Pig roast, potato salad, rolls, drinks and table service will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass. There will be live entertainment Hope you are able to come to help us celebrate. by Al Knolls’ Trio. Ralph Shirkey and Grace Thrun were united in marriage May 16,1933 in Elkhart, Ind. by the Rev. Booth of the Congregational Church. WHEM IN Soutut-.* CALIFORNIA VISIT ||MywAL BTUOtoa toum 6 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS -------------------------------------------------------- INCLUDING ----------------------------------------------------- BEST PICTURE BEST DIRECTOR BEST ■S"’'vcn S|'iullxr|: BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY ORIGINAL SCORE Melissa Mathison GENIUS" John Williams ONE OF THE YEAR’S 10 BEST NEWSWEEK • N.Y POST PEOPLE MAGAZINE US MAGAZINE DAILY NEWS* N.Y. TIMES GANNETT NE WSPAPERS NATIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW NBC-TV/TODAY SHOW BEST PICTURE LOS ANGELES FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION "EXHILARATING" .. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. SPAGHETTI & SALAD BAR .. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Senior High Youth Fellowship • SUPPER• otthe... 6 a.m. - midnight Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shirkey celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday night, May 21, at the UAW Hall in Hastings. The party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Gary Shirkey and their sons from Springfield, Missouri. Music was furnished "An rihiUrMing mcwir nut th>' «n«ld. Oh. him I kwrd h." -KATIt KEIM WNBCTV .. 10a.m. - 2 p.m. .. 10 a.m. -1 p.m. Shirkeys celebrate 50th anniversary last week "EXTRAORDINARY” -Atom WIHSTEN. N V POST “BEST FILM OF THE YEAR.” TOUCHING" “E.T.* it the MOM ■cirncr-hetiot* cwt made.* -MICHAEL SHAGO* ROLLING STONE MACA21NE I IMF. IOS VM-HF- 1IMFS A STEVEN >HFLBFR< i FILM E T THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL DEE WALLACE PETER COYOTE HENRY THOMAS As EUR TFT MUSIC BY JOHN WILLIAMS WRITTEN BY’ MELISSA MAI I ll-ON PRODt 'i El > BY STEVEN SPIELBERG & KATHLEEN KENNEDY MREt TED BY STLVLN <HELRER< • A UNIVERSAL Hl Tl'RE .7.- - T. *•“ First Presbyterian Church FRIDAY, MAY 27... from 5:30T pji. Now Showing at the Cinema Theatre at... Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall SHOWTIMES... Friday, May 27... 7:15and S:15 • Saturday, May2S 2:15 Marine* and 7:ISEvoninc • AM Remaining Shows Nightly ad 71 IS ADMISSION: Adult* *2.50 Junior* *1.50 • a OJEO MONDAY — UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP — �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, May 26, 1983 — Page 4 Jarry C. Love Nyle B. Nye__________ Maggie J. Histead Harold W. Warner WOODLAND - Harold W. Warner, 88, died Friday, May 20, at the Michigan Veterans Facility in Grand Rapids. He was a resident there for the last 15 years. He was born March 15, 1895 in Woodland the son of William and Lula (Landis) War­ ner. He graduated from Woodland High School and Ferris Institute. He married the former Lillian Elbinger on Nov. 11, 1918. She preceded him in death in 1937. He was an accountant and operated a bookkeeping and income tax business in Lake Odessa for several years and retired in 1965. Mr. Warner is survived by one son, John of Mexico City, Mexico; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Frances) Dabakey of Grand Rapids; eight grandchilcken. Services were held Monday, May 23, at 1:30 p.m. at the Pickens- Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Rev. George Speu officiating. Birial is in Woodland Memorial Cemetery. HASTINGS-Maggie J. Histead, 94, of 3515 Gun Lake Rd., died Monday, May 23,1983, at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, from the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville. Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiated with burial in Strongs, Mi. Mrs. Histead was bom December 5,1888 in Auchinleck, Scotland, the daughter of Robert and Agnes (Judge) Hunter. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, the Nashville VFW Auxiliary and the Purple Hearts Mothers' Club of World War II. Her husband, Fred Histead, died in 1950. She is survived by two sons, Raymond ana Frank Histead both of Nashville; five daughters, Jane Anderson of Tucson, Az., Mrs. Lois Hulsebos of Bellevue, Mrs. Martha Planck and Margaret Bailey, both of Nash­ ville, Mrs. Betty Bedell of Sault Ste. Marie, Canada; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grand­ children; one sister, Mrs. Janet Williams of Ca., and one brother, Thomas Hunter of Florida. JOHNSTOWN TWP. - Mr. Nyle B. Nye. 83, of 3221 Baseline Dr., Johnstown Township died Tuesday, May 24, 1983 at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. He was bom Dec. 4, 1899 in Johnstown Township, the son of Willard and Ida (Bird) Nye. He married Alma Brown on Feb. 28, 1923. He was a farmer on the Johnstown Township farm which is now a four generation farm. He also worked at Postum in 1920, the A B Stove Co. in the late ’20s, United Steel and Wire Co. from 1941 until 1946 and in later years did carpenter work for people m this area. He was a member of the Barry County Farm Bureau, Bedford Masonic Lodge No. z07 F&AM, and Christ United Methodist Church in Urbandale. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. Mr. Nye is survived by his wife, Alma; one daughter, Mrs. Lawrence (Jeanne) Quick of Hastings: one son, Ralph G. Nye of Baseline Rd., Battle Creek; four grandchildren; two great - grandchildren; and a brother, W. Vern Nye of Battle Creek. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 27 from the Farley-Estes Funeral Home of Battle Creek. Pastor Kenneth R. Vaught, Pastor John V. Helm, and the Bedford Masonic Lodge will of­ ficiate. Burial will be in Bedford Cemetery. Florence May (Leonard) Kroes LITCHFIELD - Jarry C. Love, 26, of Hutchins Rd. formerly of Bellevue, died Friday, May 20, 1983 at Foot-West Hospital, Jackson. He had been stricken earlier at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack C. Love, Sr. of Love Road, Bellevue. He was born in Battle Creek. He is a 1975 graduate of Bellevue High School, then attended Kellogg Community College. He was employed as a driver for the Jackson County Road Commission for the past five and a half years. He was previously employed by Battle Creek Steel*Fabricating and the former Wood's Implement Company in Battle Creek. Mr. Love is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack C. Love, Sr.; a sister, Mrs' Joseph (Rosemary K.) Malinowski, Jr. of Bellevue; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. June Willis of Parma; a close friend, Dawn Jones of Jackson; two nieces, Nicole and Alaina Malinowski, and a nephew, Clint Malinowski, ah of Bellevue. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 24 at the Baseline United Methodist Church of Assyria Township. Arrangements were by the Lehman Chapel Shaw Funeral Home of Bellevue. ATTEND SERVICES ofyour choice and he ipintualty rewarded. Delton Area vice at 7 pm.; Youth meet St p.m.. W«1 Prayer Btbto 7 p.m. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Corner Piter and Cedar Crete Rd. Paul S Howell. Pastor. Phone H8 HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHUF.CH Hwy M-46 10 mi. 6. of Nashville. Robert Lee Shutts. Pastor. Sunday t43 ?.? .Sun4,y School; 10:45 a.m. orship Service; 6 p.m. Young Pe^ie Meeting/7:00 p.m. Evening' ScTficc; Wedneiday 7:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free cuunseitag service on all problems Phone 61L7SWM6 or 963-1713. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Lacey Father Ray Alien. Ptaoe 833-2460. Stm<teyMaasat6:60am. p.m. Bible Study and Prayer meeting. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor: Elmer J. Faust. On INTERLAKES BAPTIST, Delton. Located on M-a in Delton. Patear Steve VanNMUm. Beady CiapAill, «»J...I ---- . -* J Churth, 11ara. MILO BIBLE CHURCH, Corner M 3 and Mito Read. Doug Huntmgton PEACE UNITED METHODIST, CHURCH, st Barryvilte. 4 miles W. of Nashville an M-79. Staven Reid. Pastor Worship Service 9:15 a.m.; Sunday Church School and Coffee Fellowship 1®:15 a m. ; United Methodist Women' 1st Tuesday each month. ‘ST. * tlCYRIL'S CATHOLIC — . - , CHURCH. _____ CEarrh, Hatenga. Saturday Maaa 8:30 FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N. Woodland Rd, Lake Odessa Pastor Richard Sesaink. Church phone 367School 11:15 am.; evening service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday ■ Bible Study 7:00 p.m. STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST. Dawnpart. 119 Star St. Spring Arter. ML Ph. 517-750-2497. Sunday School 10 a m.. Worahip Sarrica 11 ajn. Mid-weah Sarrica WDohip 1030. Coffoa wooto 2nd Botalsy. 8JQ p.n Hickory Comers HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of • Rev. Phil Peridna, Pastor. 10 a.B Pb<x* «-W19 Cornei Washington and State. Leonard F. Putoton. Pastor. Services Sundsys BrMa.m. Morning Worship; M>:45 am.. FHtowsMp; H a m. Church School (or ■II etes; 6:30 n.m U.M.Y.F. Jr. Hi. and O.M.Y.F. Hi; Bible Hour • all ages; 1st Wednesday 7.30 pm. each month. United Methodist Women. Freeport Area TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH, 219 Washington. Nashville. Rev. J. G FREEPOST CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. IMCbau 8L PRABSyiLU COMMUNITY CHURCH 10221 8. Noub Rd. Acreoa tram Praam- NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 GALILEAN BAPTIST. 168th St and a m Sunday School; 11 aJB. Morntag Worship; 7 p.m. Evening Service; Wednesday - Prayer Meeting 7:30 pm. ST. AMBROSE CATHOUC CHURCH. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNTIED METHODIST CHURCHES, Rev Lynn Wagner offidattog. Ptaaa 7684166. Country dispel uarrtmi 10:15 am.; SundAy SdtoM 6 in.; BanBekl MAH4E GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Ctovardale Rd , 5 tnllea aouth of NashviUe. W mile Eaat of M-66. Pastor Marvin Potler Phone B634B81. Sunday Servicf; Sunday Schoo! 10 am' Btentag Service 11 a.m.; Evening Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE 2741. •:< forrtip; ii ajn. anesday Prayer 8 — Wednemiay each month; Adult C.E.. tod Saturday each month. 8 p.m. pm. Wed. Fritowtetot mpnth 2:»| WOODGROVE PARISH. Coat. Grow. Nashville Area HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. Middleville Area MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. 7t» West Main Street. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPBLT CHURCH. Hwy. M-37. juot north of Middlarilte. 795-9726 R». Worioy 8e*h. Mocruna Wonhip Ham.; Evening Service CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. Ml 10 am. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. Constance Wonhip Sorvire; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 7:30 p.m. Wednoday UMYF. Welcome. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS BEXAU PNABMACY Copptete Proecriptior. Sorvico NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Russell St. Rev. Gary Finkbeiner Phone 795-7429. Sunday Warship Service 10 a m and 7 pm; Wednes­ day Bible Study 7:30 p.th. PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M37 at Parmelee Road. Middleville. Service 9 a.m.; Church School 10:15 a.m .; Second Service 11:13 a.m.; Even­ ing Celebration 6 p.m. ST. AUGUSTINE, MIDDLEVILLE. Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor. Phom 792-2869 Sunday Mass 11 a m. McCALLUM CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN ."N CHRIST. The Church tn the Wildwood*. Ous Lake Rood. Paster Gary Bronte. Morning Wonhip 11 a.m.. Sunday School 9:45 tn.; Eveniig Serrice 7 p.m.; Prayer Meeting and Youth Hostings and Lotte Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Haatfaqx, Inc. Insurance tor you. Ute. Homa. Business aM Car OrangevilleGun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF E.W. BUSS COMPANY A GuH -f- Wmtom Industry FUXFAB MCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS SupL Sunday School 9:45 IB.; Church Servioa 11 am.;6 p.n EveningSarrica*. Wadnooday 6:30 p.m. SOCK 3 th™ 6 gradac 7 p.m Aduh Prayar and Bible Study. Bub minutry weekly with Ron Mom*. Call 664-5413 for pickup- 1952 N. Broodway • Hastings MARTIN REFORMED CHURCH OF MARTIN. Drive-in. walk-in church With 24 Hour Prayer Chapel. Rev. Marvin Meeter. Pastor Worship Ser­ vices 10 am. and,7:30 pm.. Sunday School 11:15 s ,m BOSLEY PHARMACY -p™crlpWoro" - lies. MHpnon - 945-3429 ST CRYIL & METHODIUS. Gun Lake. Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 792 2889 Saturday Mass 5pm. Sunday Mass 9 a m HASTINCS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wran Fanaral Homa .r of Walnut t S. Joffereon in Hostings HASTINGS RBEN GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. Doster Road near Pine Lake Rev John F. Padgett. Pastor Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m and 6 p.m.; Sunday School 11 am ; Youth Choir meets each Monday 6:30 p.m ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI EPISCO PAL CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Mass 6 a.m. ..Church School 9 air.; Family Eucharist 10.am Nursery 10 am: Midweek services as announced Father Kurt Fish. Vicas 684 4345 Vera W. Geiger WOODLAND - Mrs. Vera W. Geiger, 86, of 182 S. Main SL, died Wednesday, May 25,1983 at Pennock Hospital. She was bom June 24, 1896 in Woodland, the daughter of Simon and Anna (Greibie) Niethamer. She graduated from Woodland HighSchool in 1913. She married Paul Geiger on December 22, 1921 in Woodland. Mrs. Geiger had worked as a postal clerk in the Woodland post office and was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Woodland United Methodist Women’s Club, and Blue Star Mothers. She is survived by her husband, Paul; two sons, Rowland and Dale Geiger, both al Woodland; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 27 at 2 p.m. from the Pickens- Koops Chapel in Lake Odessa. Rev. Timothy Rothfuss and Rev. Constance Heffelfinger will officiate with burial in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the established Art Fund. Jack C. Childs VERMONTVILLE - Jack Carter Childs, 74, formerly of the Vermontville area died Tuesday, May 24, 1983 in Tampa, Fla. He is survived by two sons, Jack Childs of Vermontville and Adam Childs of Tampa Fla. ; one daughter, Mrs. Sharon Leverette of Tampa, Fla.; and four grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Saturday. May 28 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ver­ montville. Arrangements were by Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville. won or faith raxoww, 2mo ALGONQUIN LAKE BltiLE CHURCH.* 948-2549. Sunday: Sunday Bated 10 IB. Warteip 1045 t.m.. tvtteag oaarire 830 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner Broadway and Canter St Fr. Shat don Harhach. Locum Tenana. Servian Sunday. Maaa and Church School 10 am. 9:45 a-w.; Wonhip 11 am.; Junior Church 11 a m.; Evening Wonhip 7 p.m.; Nonary for all aervKvs BARRY COUNTY CHURCH CHRIST. 541 North Michigan. J. David Walker. Minister. 945^2938. Sun. Services 10 a.m.; Bible Study H a m. Evening Services S p m. Wednesday evening Bible Study 7 p m. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 R Hanover. Harting* Leonard Dana, Footer. ol 9.45 a.nt. Worship 11 ant. Youth 5 Evening Worship 6 pjn.. FeUowahip BDU MBBtONABY GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 239 E. 9414. Sunday. May 1 • 8:46 Church School (all acw). 10:00 Woratup Sarrica. Monday. Adah Info. Wednesday. May 4 - 9:30 Word­ watchers. 7:00 Sarah Circle. Thareday. May S • 4:15 Chiidran'a Chr. 7:30 Sr. Chr. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, 3. •nd Bible study 7 p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 308 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 9488004. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10: Cam.. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night: Adult Bible Study end Prayer 7:00 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. Sunday morning service broadcast WBCH. ■V Worahip 11:00 K ta lay and «*■»- CHURCH OF THE NAZARKNK. 171S PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. M-60 at BeU Rd. Rw. Doo PshMr. 10 am. Worship Serrics; 11 am. Sunday School; 6 30 Evening Sorrier. 730 Wadnaaday Prayer Service. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 400 ST. ROSE CATHOUC CHURCH. 806 3. Jaffeoaon. Father Rotart £ am., evening arnica6 pm., claoaea for all “Tp™*' Saturday. 4:00 • 4.30 pm. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST. 3185 N. Bro? J »ay. Rev. Constance Heffelftnger, Fasior. Ph 367-3961. Church School 9:30; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Senior MYF 7 n.m.: Thursday evening starting at 7 p.m. U»ir; U.M. Women: Welcome Circle third Wednesday of month. I p.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. «N Terry Lane Phone »45-»64 Saturday services: SabbatF School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 11 am.: Tuesday - Bible Study and Prayet Meeting. 7:30 p.m. Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH, Veeder Road, 1 Mlle South of M-50 between Darby and Nash Roads. Pastor. BID Stevens Phone 663-2513.10 am. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Worhsip; 7 o'clock Sunday evening worship; 7:30p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service. ST. EDWARD'S CATHOUC CHURCH. HOPE U 'fTTED METHODIST CHURCH, aawr ------as i_ n___ .l , . Mam 5:30 p.>n.;&mtey IteaonaSate 10. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. David D. Garrett. Phone 9+8-2229 Parsonage, 945-3196 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:45 a.m. Worship Service; 7 p <n. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m Wednesday Prayer. WOODBURY HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 230 West Colfax St. Bible Lecture 9:30 a.m.; Watchtower Study 10:45 a.m.; Tuesday • Congregation Bible Study 3 p.m.; Thursday - Theocratic School 7:30; Service meeting >:30. 8T. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH <m McCaaa Rd. in Irriag Smuiav Maniu "J1M0 CemSSiatlkol The Re Rev. William O. Lowia, Jtocter BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL 10 a.m. Mominc Services; 11:15 Sunday ScbooLTbese are dance (or aD. She was born Dec. 13, i888 in Oshtemo Township, the daughter of William and Harriet (Smith) Leonard. Her father bought the Delton Brickyard in 1908 and moved the family to the present residence. She received a life certificate from Western State Normal and after World War II, she returned to Western Michigan University where she received her BA in education. She started her teaching career at the age of 18 in Alamo. She also taught in Delton area rural schools, Flint, Detroit and retired in 1955 from the Hastings Public Schools. She attended Faith United Methodist Church in Delton and was a member of the Willing Workers Class, a member of the Delton Garden Club, the Extension Club, and the Retired Teachers Association ol Barrv County. J She was married to Henry W. Kroes on August 4,1922 in Hickory Comers and he died October 19. 1970. Mrs. Kroes is survived by three sons, Leonard G. Kroes of Delton, Henry W Kroes Jr. of Lavonia and Keith E. Kroes of Augusta, Ga.; 14 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lois Flower of Delton and Mrs. Mabel Bayer of Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers preceded her in death. C. Leon Leonard and George W. Leonard. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 26 at 2 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. The Rev. Elmer Faust officiated Burial was in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delton-Kellogg School's scholarship fund. Hastings Area Hastings Area HASTINGS ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, Volta Rd.. DELTO.N - Mrs. Florence May (Leonard) Kroes. 94, of 9700 Brickyard Rd., died Tuesday, May 24, 1983 at Pennock Hospital, where she had been a patient for two days’ HARVEST CHURCH, on M43 five milca aoulh of Hastings. Pastor Lany Silverman. Asm Paster XUan Welch Ph. 9488024. Service timoc Taoaday night (prayer, praiaa. and worship) at 7 p.m . Thursday night (Toaduag oerrice) at 7 p.m.. Sunday FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Haa UNITED BRETHREN. 374-7251. Worship service 9.30 sun.; Sunday School 10:45 a.m.; Youth FeBow•hip Wertnataiy 7 pjn.; Bible Study and Prayer Sarrica Wrdnaaday 7 p.m. CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH, Corner of 1st and 2nd Ave., Lake Odessa. Pastor George Spens. Phone 3H<7M. Sunday Morning worship Service 11:66 am. Sunday School - 16:00 a.m. Eventag Service - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Eve. Prayer Meeting - 7:30 p.m. LAKEWOOD UNITED METHOOST ahip. "Wari of Troth radio broadcast dolly st 2 nja. on WDFP FM (96 3) also on WMAX-AM (1480) at 3:15 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Bollwood and East Stale Road. 945-F'i. Rev. Donald L Brail. Pastor. Su>. School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Eyening Service<:«p.m. Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m Wednesday. Ctaaaoa far all a«aa 1015 Pap Rally fte OX’. 4-1__ I 'A.OA D___ -- da 2 meats in tte lounge. 12 30 Circle 4, potluck hmtteon in the church Hieing room. 6:30 Kirk Chair practice. 7J0 FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 502 Eart HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO. 1674 Weat Slate itead. Pastor J.T. Crawmer. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; VOILE OF REVIVAL CHURCH. (Full Gooprl). 1715 Cturlteo Onler Rd.. Sunday morning rrrrice. prate- and hymiu 10.30 ajn.. Evrtiinx mtmcw. rvangrliatic. 7:30 p.m.; Sunday Youth Mrvlinx 6:00 p.m.; Wrdneaday Bible Study and Prayer Meeting at 7.30 p.m . >out tmoatinga. 5 pm.; owning wonhip. 6 pm Thtutaay Proyor mooting 7 pm. Thurtday taaa -I—1 and Primary Advaoturaa 7 pm. Nuraary proridad far all acrriern. Wa vrelenaw aU! UIMBY UNITED METHODIST URCH 3 miles E. on M-79. Steven Reid. Pastor. Sunday Church School 10:30.Am ; Worship Service II :30a.m. United Methodist Women • 1st Wednesday each month S HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 102 £ Woodlawn Ave. Miniiler Scott Daria Sunday Womhip 9 30 a.m. Fetlowohip 10:30 to 11:00 a-m. Bible School 11:00 a m. to 12:00 nom. Wtanraday Bible Study und Fellowship 7:30 to 8 30 p m Phone 9452076 BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday Schoo) 10 a.m.; Warship Sen ice 11 am.; Prayer Service Thurs­ day 7 pm. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY SAINTS Meeting at 502 E. Bond. Sunday: Sacrament meeting 9:00 am.: Sunday School 10-00 a m. Branch President: David McMonigle. Phone 1-698-9649 or 9454IM. NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH, oorotr of Woodarhool and Wing Rd* Poster Mark Wade. 5519 Buehler Rd Phon* 7658287 Sunday School 10 am.; Worship 11 am . Evenir.it Servxr 7 pjn . Prsyer Service Wednesday 7 pm; Nursery provided (or all services FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W. Green St. Haating* Myron K William* Minuter Muu Francos Home. Director of ChruUtn Education Sunday. May 29 - 9:30 am Church School. 9:30 am Bauman Santa 1030 am Coffee Fellowetup. 1030 a m Radio Broadcast WBCH. 11 am Worship. -You're On Your Own* Monday. May 30 - Memorial Day. Tueeday. May 17 - 9 30 am Bauman Senes, 6 30 p m. Handbell Choir. 7 30 p m. Study Group. Annual Conference THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Note). 12223 Chief Noonday Rd.. Gun Late ana. Thursday night Bibit study 7 pm. 7957808. Woaatop&KMd 11 ta ■gBorrioa CENTRAL UNTIED MBTHOOWT, SU 9:45 tat. LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Footer Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555. Aeraaa from tte kite school. 71 SO Velte Rd. M.W School 1000 «.m.; Wonhip Sarria llSo •m. Ev«niq| Sarrica 630 pm.; W tenataay Proyor Moating 7:30 p.m. am. Caffe* Hour, 9.46 ta Bunday School: 11 am. Worthip Sarrica CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 787 Fourth Ara Rev. Baafan Kohk Ht 3748753. Woeteip How 9:30 aw, Faitowdhfe Hour 10.30 am , Church School 11 am. Our Price Of Freedom Was Often The Lives Of Others Ejjhenever you say something in public to the person next to you, or go to work at your chosen job, or read a newspaper such as the one you are now holding in your hands, remember that the right to do all these things did not just happen by accident. It was bought for us over all the years of our na­ tion’s history; and the price was all too often paid in blood, by those who were unselfish enough to want us to enjoy these blessings after they were gone. Remember them on Memorial Day; and on every Sabbath day by attending your House of Wor­ ship, the choice of which is yet one more sacred privilege that their sacrifice won for us on the field of battle. While you are there, give thanks to God for what they did; and pray to Him that our con­ tinuing vigilance will insure our freedom without the necessity for any further payment of this tragic price for it in human lives. Auctioneer Gordon Barlow (above) peddies one of hundreds of items donated for the Hostings Rotary Club's Lifeline fundraiser on Saturday. Rotary president Charles Johnston (bottom photo, left) later gave those funds to Richard Fluke director of the hospital. The Lifeline system includes this homo unit, held by the two mon, and the main receiver at the medical facility in the background. Rotary Club raises over $2000 for Pennock’s Lifeline project Hastings Rotary Club put hundreds of donated items on the auction block Saturday, enabling it to raise over $2000 for Pennock Hospital's Lifeline program. The donations came from local Rotarians and families, members of the community, and many local merchants and business firms. “We are very apreciative to them” said Charles Johnston, president of the club. “Also to (auctioneer) Gordon Barlow, his clerk and cashier who donated their ser­ vices.” Johnston said the auction was the first time Rotary has used this method to raise funds. “It’s also one of the few times we have raised funds for a specific project,” he ad ded. “We usually spread out money we raise in several areas.” Rotary's interest in helping the Lifeline project came after hospital officials gave a presentation to members, detailing the planned program and the need for con­ tributions to implement it. “We felt i t was a good cause and that it was a great opportunity for community service which is one of the areas we make efforts in,” Johnston pointed out. The Lifeline program is geared for persons with certain frailties, illnesses or handicaps who live alone and who are not ill and disabled enough to be hospitalized. The system includes a portable "help” button, worn by the person, which can ac­ tivate a signal from a home unit linked to the telephone. If a person uses the signal or fails to reset the unit’s automatic timer by using the phone, an electronic signal is sent to a receiver at the hospital. Under a prearranged agreement, the hospital then contacts a relative, friend or neighbor who checks on the person. Upon arriving at the home, the responder signals the hospital by resetting the unit and determines if medical help is needed. The program is described as "a link bet­ ween the participant and medical personnel” and as one of several designed to promote “wellness at home versus only coming to the hospital when necessary". Cost of the home units is $450 each while the main receiver is $6000. Pennock has purchased the latter, along with 10 of the home systems. The hospital has been seeking donations from groups like the Rotary Club and in­ dividuals for the purchase of additional units. A receiver can handle up to 99 lines. For participants, there will be no in­ stallation cost, however a $6-to$8 montly fee for batteries and maintenance will be charged. �The Hastings Bonner. Thursday, May 26, 1983 — Page5 About Hastings... HISTORIC CHARLTON PARK Village and Museum kicks off its 1933 summer season with a “wine and cheese open house” this Friday (May 27) from 6 to 9 p.m. The wine and cheese will be served in the museum and desserts will be available elsewhere in the village. During the event buildings in the historic village will be staffed by the Charlton Park docents and special entertainment will be provided, including music by Les Raber and friends and readings in the Lee School by Mabie Booher. Wagon rides through the village will also be available. Tickets for the event are $5 a person and may be purchased at Charlton Park or from members of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission. Persons purchasing tickets will be eligible for a drawing with two tickets to each of the park’s special events awarded. • “MIN! SCHOOL” GRADUATION for the play class will be held Wednesday, June 8,11 a.m. at Charlton Park in the little school house. Parents and grandparents of the pre-schoolers are invited and a potluck picnic. Games will follow at noon. • KATY LOUGNRM, a freshman and the daughter of Philip Loughlin, 615 S. Jefferson, Hastings, was named to the dean’s list at Aquinas College of Grand Rapids. The dean’s list honors each student who has maintained a grade point, average of 3.5 or better (on a scale of 4.0) for the second semester of the previous academic year and the first semester of the current year. A total of 207 students were named to the dean’s list this year. • A HASTINGS MAN was among the graduates of the Truck Driver Training Program at Lansing Community College. Completing the complex, four week course of instruction, was Gary T. Wilcox, 4647 Heath Road, who passed an extensive road trip in excess of one thousand miles in addition to forty hours of classroom instruction. A certificate of completion was awarded in addition to the D.O.T. Certification at ceremonies on May 20 at the Fort Custer facility near Battle Creek. • TAMMERA CONKLIN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Conklin, 1650 S. Broadway, Hastings, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Olivet College at Commencement ceremonies May 8. She received the Bachelor of Arts Degree. In addition Miss Conklin received the Senior History Award which is awarded to the senior who hac performed superior work in history. • MARY HETH MARKU and Tara Walldorff, 1982 graduates of Hastings High who are now college freshman, have gone overseas on a one-month back­ packing tour of Europe with a group from Olivet College. The students will visit 14 countries and earn college credits at the same time. Mary Beth attends Ferris State College and Tara is enrolled at Olivet. A Country Journal: Growing asparagus By Steve Horton Among the many good things one can say about May and early June is that they mark the return of that delectable, delicious, spear-like vegetable known as asparagus. The produce item — a genus of the lily family — can of course be purchased yearround, but those imports from the west coast, in particular California and Washington, pale when taste-tested against the in-season, home-grown variety. The key to enjoying asparagus is obtaining it. That can be done either by driving around the countryside at considerable expense, searching the roadside for some wild plants, or by purchasing it from your neighborhood store, roadside stand, or asparagus grower. Roy Hall raises the crop, along with ap­ ples, plums, strawberries and blueberries, on his farm north of Hastings. “I have approximately 15 acres into asparagus,” Hall pointed out. “I’m too big to be called a hobby farmer and too small to be called a commercial one.” Hall has been planting and picking on his farm since purchasing the acreage from neighbor Ken Hurless in 1969. On that property, he notes, were six acres of asparagus. Hall credits his 79-year-old neighbor with helping him survive the ups and downs of the produce business. “He took the time to show me how to farm,” Hall explained. "He taught me not only the growing end, but the business part as well. His philosophy was diversification — if one crop failed you had something else to fall back on. We've followed that and it seems to have worked for us.” Illustrating that point, Hall noted that the cold spring had reduced his yield by 20 percent. "Ideally, the weather should be 70 to 75 degrees during the day and 50 to 55 degrees at night,” he said. "Normally we usually have one or two picks at the last of April and by the 10th of May we generally can pick daily up to the end of the season which is generally about the 10th of June. On a normal year we would have had about 15 picks by now (last Thirsday), and we've only had six.” Along with poor growing conditions, the cold will also destroy some of the spears, causing them to curiover when nipped by the frost. Another factor in the asparagus business, Hall said, was the pickers. "I've been very fortunate,” he added. "I have a good crew of eight people.” The key to picking is getting the spear at six-to-eight inches and also culling out spindiv or damaged ones. "Any longer than that and the bud ends become tough,” Hall said, "and any shorter it becomes un­ profitable." The Hastings grower recommends the "snap pick" method when picking. “You put your index finger on the ground and snap the asparagus toward your hand,” he said. "That leaves a nice clean break flush to the ground. If you snap it away from the hand, you leave a half-inch above the ground and I’m just t ight enough to want that half-inch to sell.” The importance of culling. Hall explained, is to get rid of low quality spears so that growing energy can go into the good ones. Producing asparagus is a long-term venture, Hall noted. "It's a crop you don’t get in and out of...It takes a long time to get into the business.” From the time seeds are planted to transplanting the crown and feeder roots into the field to allow the plant become strong and healthy is a three-to-four year process. "The crowns (from which the spears grow out of) and roots are planted into furrows, six to eight inches deep, and 14-to-18 inches apart with the rows four foot apart,” Hall explained. "Then you cover it with an inch of dirt and peridically cultivate the rows, piling the dirt over the crowns and keeping the fkld free of weeds. By the end of summer you have the furrows filled up. "You let the plants grow for three years," he continued. “All the time they restrengthen themselves. The crown ex­ pands and you have a good bed.” Hall explained that all the growing energy comes from the crown which in turn produces a number of asparagus spears, the number increasing as the crown grows. "An asparagus field is usually good for about 20 years,” he added. "As it gets older, the spears become more spindly. Ideally you should replant so many acres each year.” An average local yield is between 1500 and 2000 pounds an acre, Hall said, with newer plants producing more than older ones. "Asparagus is an intensive care crop,” he added. "There’s just no easy way to grow and pick it You literally have to know every square foot of your ground and be aware of weeds, insects, and the weather, the cost of herbicides and the cost of labor.” Once a picking season is over, Hall said he usually disks and drags the field, puts on the herbicide and fertilizer, and then lets the plants grow out the rest of the summer. Allowing the spears to mature, he explains, strengthens the crowns and contributes to quality spears the following year. After 13 years in the business. Hall said be has little problem selling his product. "Over the years I’ve contacted several grocery stores, roadside stands, and food co- ope where I can sell it,” he elaborated. "We also have a large repeat clientele (of people who order directly from us). "We make a special emphasis to grow a quality crop," he added. "That keeps people happy and keeps them coming back." Roy Hall shows some of the delicious, spear-like vegetables he raises, better known as asparagus. Hall notes that growing the crop is a long-term venture that requires intensive care. Michigan National Bank Electronic Banking center COMING SOON Watchfor our opening! �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, May 26, 1983 — Page 6 memoRim DAY We remember the courageous men and women of our coun­ try's armed forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our sakes. Let's make this day a tribute to them all. AIRY 30 ■unm> nm cmmetim WATER HEATERS IM Ufcyaria - 7*S-33M - XIMniXl MIDDLEVILLE TIM A K CMHUIY ■K. Forest Middleton - Owner Prototype* Tool* - Die* - Fixture* 4111mm* Mito.-79S-M44-aMtaa* tie chntit stme Dkk 4 Carol Stanton - Owners Open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. - 7 DAYS A WEEK Sin 1Mb - 791-M1S - VajM ■JCflKAM CHIEF SALES Ferttlteec Handling Equipment M4S Yqppar late M. - 174-4171 - take Mrere IITU1 MIE FEKIM. 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Prompt Repair - Local Service Is Reliable Service HICKORY TELfPHOME COMFMY 7449 Wood ScM M. - Freeport 765-3461 731-4116 Woodland News by Catherine Lucas A Memorial Day Service will be held at the attended the Woodland Alumni Banquet on Woodland Cemetery on Monday, May 30. The Saturday evening. service will be at 10 a.m. Zion Lutheran Daily Vacation Bible School will be held at Church senior choir will provide music and two Woodland Churches the week of June 13Rev. Tim Rothfuss will give the message. 17. Woodland United Methodist will hold This annual event is usually very worthwhile classes for children from Kindergarten and impressive. Woodland Township through 6th grade from 9 to 11:30 a.m. every Cemetery Sexton Lawrence Chase will day that week. Zion Lutheran Church on participate as will Woodland Township Velte Road will hold classes from 9 a.m. to 3 Supervisor Wayne Henney. p.m. Parents may pre- register their Lakewood High School held a Bac­ children for either Bible School by calling the calaureate service for the ciass of 1983 and respective church office. their families in the school gymnasium last In conjunction with the Woodland Alumni Sunday evening. The high school band Banquet, which was held Saturday evening, played under the direction of Mr. Lawson, three classes of Woodland Alumni held Rev. Randal Kohls of Lake Odessa First reunions on Saturday. The 50 year one, the Congregational Church gave the Invocation, class of 1933, held its reunion at Cun­ and the Ladies Senior Trio composed of ninghams Acre on Highway 50 near Lake Janine Boger, Dyan Bell and Laura Snoor Odessa in the afternoon. Dean Cunningham sang. They were accompanied by Christina is a member of that class. Fifteen members Barcroft and Chris Wilcox. The Lakewood were present at the reunion including Arlene Men’s Chorus also sang. The message was McMillen Yerty who now lives in California. given by Rev. Chris Schroeder of the Sunfield She was accompanied by her husand, Harold United Methodist Church. Rev. Timothy Yerty. Including spouses and alumni, there Rothfuss gave the benediction. were 28 people at the reunion. The class of 1943 held a 40th reunion in the Senior Scott Jordan and Pat Jemison were honored at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday afternoon on Saturday at the Woodland Lions Den. Phyllis (Mrs. Vernon) Baitinger morning. Also honored were Tracy Allerhostessed that retmion. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene ding, Corie Fariee, Lisa Hetchler, Tina Lind, Ridenour from Rancho Cordova, California Tammy Makley and Brenda Smith who were attended the reunion. confirmed at the Sunday Morning Service. Each senior was given a book and each The class of 1958 held their 25th reunion in confirmee was given a locket with a dove the Woodland Lions Dtn after the banquet. Mike Potter came from Green Bay, engraved on it, as well as a walnut cross made by Robert Crockford and Eugene Wisconsin and Anabelle Orr Teeter and her busband, David Teeter, came from Reuther. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the reunion and Vera Geiger is still in Pennock Hospital bancpet. Ron Bryans from Berrian Springs under treatment for a heart problem. Last week, she was moved into the Intensive Care and Inez and Jack Potter from Muskegon Unit of the hospital. were also at the reunion. Special guests at that reunion were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mr. and Mrs. Edward Markwart and Mrs. Amanda Markwart went to Highland, Stannard and Mr. and tylrs. Tom Niethamer. Michigan on Sunday to attend Sunday Mr. Stannard was principal at Woodland when this class graduated, and Mr. and Mrs. morning services at Christ Lutheran Church as Liesl Markwart was confirmed at that Niethamer were chaperones on their senior service. Liesl is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. trip. The class members stayed and visited until quite late Herman Markwart, the niece of Edward and the granddaughter of Amanda Markwart. The Woodland Alumni Banquet held The family held an open house in their home Saturday evening was attended by 231 people for her from 3 to 6 p.m. The Woodland Mark­ of whom 144 were graduates of Woodland warts returned home on Sunday evening. High School. A very delicious meal was Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ridenour (Audry served by members of Hope Church of the Mullendore) of Rancho Cordova, Calif., have Brethren under the direction of Franklin been visiting in Michigan for the last two Townsend. Hildred Lehman Chase of the weeks. They have been guests at the home of class of 1931 gave the invocation and the Raymond and Alma Faul. They arrived the closing prayer. Lawson Smith spoke for the day before Mothers* Day, and Mrs. Faul had class of 1933, and Galen Kilmer spoke for the her entire family for dinner on Mothers’ Day class of 1958. Jack Crockford of the class of to honor them. Mrs. Faul’s son, Oliver 1941 was toastmaster for the evening. Boulter, Jr., and his wife, Joyce, were Jack Crockford is the younger son of Welby among the guests. -Later, the Ridenours Crockford and Mrs. Gladys Crockford. Mrs. visited other relatives in Praireville, Crockford now lives in Hastings. After at­ Shelbyville, and Plainwell. Audry, with her tending „ Michigan State...... for two _____ years,_ __ he cousin, Oliver Boulter, Jr., enjoyed the 40th joined the U.S. Air Force in 1943 and flew in reunion of her class and the, W jodland \ Burma for the remainder of the war. After Alumni Banquet that were held last weekend 7 the war, he retimed to Michigan State and in Woodland. On Sunday, May 22, Mr. and ’’got a degree in Wildlife Management. He Mrs. Raymond Faul and the Ridenours were went to Georgia in 1948 where he was that dinner guests of Dave and Noreen Smith at state’s first wildlife biologist. He retired in June, 1978, from being Director of the Game Deer Run. On Monday, Audry and Gene left Michigan to return to California. and Fish Department of the State of Georgia. Some of his accomplishments during those Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stannard arrived at their summer home in Woodland on Thur­ years are the invention of the tranquilizer sday evening. The Stannards have spent the gun, the establishment of white tail deer in Georgia, bringing wild turkey back to winter in California. Mr. Stannard was Georgia, receiving the 1970 American Motors principal c.‘ the Woodland High School for several years in the 1960s. The Stannards Conservation Award, being president and Lake Odessa News: Weekend guests of Reine Peacock were her sisters, Sister Carmella of Mt. Pleasant, Sister Magdalena of Wright, and Sister William Mary of Grand Rapids. Sunday callers were Sister Margaret Dominic Marie and Sheila. They all attended the graduation open houses for their nieces — Shari and Diane Peacock — at the homes of their parents, the Thomas Peacocks and the Richard Peacocks. Shari and Diane are granddaughters of Reine. Mr. and Mrs. William Davis of Lansing were Wednesday visitors of their sister and brother, Mamie Coulson. They decorated graves in the local and area cemeteries, and after spending the night in Lansing, Mrs. Coulson and Floyd returned home. The slogan for the Lake Odessa's new Chamber Of Commerce has been selected from 75 entries in the contest. Judy Henry of Tupper Lake Street won the award for her slogan — “Lake Odessa - Port of Frien­ dliness’’. This will be used for promotional slogans, as well as the Light House, for advertising on car bumpers and promoting business for Lake Odessa. The Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a large garage sale along Fourth Avenue (Main Street) on June 4 for residents to display and sell items. Funds earned will be the person’s to keep, the organization deciding not to take any funds from the sale. May is “White Cane Month” for the Lions clubs and “Poppy Days” for the veterans organizations. The latter groups are collecting funds to help fellow veterans in hospitals, as well as for their families who need help. The “Poppy Days” are also held for residents to honor the living servicemen as well as tne dead. Viola Henry will be the hostess at the meeting of the Past Noble Grand Club planned for Lake Manor on Thursday af­ ternoon, June 2. The entertainment com­ mittee is Naomi Longwell and Evelyn Short. Baccalaureate services for the Lakewood senior class of 1983 was held Sunday at the high school and the commencement exer­ cises were held Tuesday evening, May 24, also al the high school. Many open houses are and will be held for the seniors who graduate. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Shoemaker, Jr. on their 40th wedding an­ niversary. No formal celebration was held because Mrs. Shoemaker was recently released from the hospital. She is the former Doreen Sedore and the couple have three children, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry (Doris) Grau), Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Shoemaker, and Mr. and Mrs. Mark (Darlene) Goode moot, as well as six grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Clay McNeil of Portland announce the birth of a daughter, Kriata Jan, born May 3 at St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing. Grandparents are Patricia (Charles) McNeil of Lake Odessa and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Flegler of Lansing. Robert Wenger of Lake Odessa is a great­ grandfather. Marvin Westendorp, a Lake Odessa Ambulance director, has completed a “Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Class” held at the Holland Com­ munity Hospital. The class was an intensive study in the treatment standards of patients suffering heart attacks or cardiac arrest. This will be much help to the local service in helping patients who need such treatment. The Merry Social Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at Lake Manor with Glendora Sears, a resident there, acting as hostess. The program will be in charge of Mabel Vandecar and Alice Archer. Ruth Peterman is home after a visit over Mother’s Day with her family, the Ray Streckers of Troy. While there, she attended the Boulan School Drama Club's play, put on by seventh and eighth graders, including her 14-year-old grandson, Dennis, a member of the play cast. Wednesday, June 8, the picnic of the Women’s Fellowship is scheduled at the Tupper Lake home of Marcia Raffler. Mary Herbert and Rose Johnson are the com­ mittee. Those attending should bring a dish to pass as well as their own service and lawn chair. The picnic will be at 12:30 p.m. W. L. Brooke, who has been staying at the home of his son, Royce, and family, is home for awhile with Hilda West assisting in his care. His family assisted him in celebrating his 89th birthday on Monday with ice cream and cake. Sunday visitors of Ruth Peterman were her nephews and wives, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shade of Cutlerville, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan MacDowell of Grand Ledge, and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Shade of Lowell. They also came to pay their respects to the Opal Shade family at the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel. The Arthur Shades and the Dale Shades also visited their aunt, Mildred Shade. Hospital Guild No. 41 met Wednesday afternoon at the Cecile Perin apartment at Lake Manor. Their sewing for Pennock Hospital included four dozen 18 ”x!8" diapers. A business meeting and lunch followed. chairman of the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, having a wildlife area renamed in his honor, and he builds per­ cussion and flintlock guns and custom made knives by hand. Jack has been the subject of numerous articles in national magazines such as "Saturday Evening Post," “Sports (f Aud’s^\ Antics )) ( S The scene is anywhere in the United States on a day that passed between 1860 and 1935. A man knocks on the back door of a home and asks if he might have a meal in exchange for something he has made. It might be a starshaped picture frame or maybe a cross or a little red box. He receives his food, and the household acquires a curious object of carved wood. Though the household may have viewed their payment as a mere curiosity at the time, their descendents- now have a prized collectible known as “Tramp Art”. The colorful name “Tramp Art” is the label given to a broad range of woodwork that shares a similar construction resulting in a distinctive appearance. No two pieces are alike, however. They may be small, medium, or quite large. Sometimes they are painted; often they are not. One condition common to all "Tramp Art” is their puz­ zling, elusive history; no one knows for sure who made them. “Tramp Art" is always associated with itinerants in search of food or shelter. There was a need for something these wanderers could use as barter. They had knives as standard equipment, and the materials for woodworking were easy to come by. Discarded cigar boxes and fruit crates could be picked 14) from dumps or alleys. A considerable number of the smaller objects in this art form are still in existence, and it is not difficult to imagine such items being carried from town to town. Not only are there picture frames, cresses and boxes, but also comb cases, pin cushions, small plant stands, bird cages, and ashtray holders. Some of these craftsmen created miniature versions of cradles, rockers, tables and chests of drawers, while others devoted their time to full-sized objects such as coat racks, clock cases, barometer boxes and wall pockets. A few items are highly collectible whimseys, such as an oddly-shaped boat holding three Indians or a box containing a wooden turtle that moves when the box is touched. Like their creators who came and went anonymously, most of these articles leave no clue as to their original origins, making the name “Tramp Art” an even more fitting description. AD the items were designed in much the same way. The salvaged mahogany from cigar boxes or the pine from fruit or vegetable packing crates was glued or nailed in thin layers to form the various products. For decoration, they were then chip-carved, a term used for making V- or Z-shaped notches in stacked wood. By changing the arrangement and size of the layers and notches, the artisan could achieve a deep-carved effect. Stars, flowers, birds, hearts, geometric forms, deer and fish appear with regularity in “Tramp Art”, as do flags and other patriotic symbols. Sometimes bits of colored glass or stones were glued to the work. Brass upholstery Afield” and “Ourdoor Life." Mr. Crockford flew into Michigan on Friday evening and stayed with his brother, Robert Crockford, and his wife, Virginia, at the family farm near Woodland until Tuesday morning when he left to meet for­ mer President of the United States, Jinuny Carter, in Pennsylvania for a fishing trip. ‘Tramp Art’ Americana tacks, lithographed pictures and porcelain knobs were used to embellish the already elaborately worked surfaces. The objects were often left in a natural state or were shellacked. When they were painted, the colors were severe! Red, white, green, yellow, blue, purple, gold, silver, and black were applied indiscriminately. They must have been as bright and gaudy as circus posters in their original state, but time has softened them and the painted pieces in today u collections are more subdued. The earliest known piece of American “Tramp Art” is from the 1860s, a period when large numbers of people from Holland, Germany, and Scandinavia were im­ migrating to the United States. The rosettes, stars, and hearts made from the old method of chip-carving are characteristic of the folk­ art of these countries. Approximate origination dates for items can often be determined from the cigar boxes and crates themselves. A remaining label here or there, a stamped name of a company, provide .information as to the years these businesses operated. Some “Tramp Art” reflects the times in which it was made. There are definite Victorian styles, such as a tiny set of overstuffed doll furniture, which includes settee, matching carved chain, and a tiny round table. In the 1920s, the Art-Deco style influenced some designs, such as a wasp-waisted box lined with satin, probably to hold jewelry. There are some rare and prized examples of “Tramp Art” that are dated In the exquisite carving. Others have dates in­ corporated into the design. Some examples show evidence of extraordinary effort Many hours were whiled away on these objects of art One such example is a miniature chaise­ lounge, entirely constructed from cigar-box mahogany; another is a painted sewihg box with the drawers made from cheeseboxea. A model of a bridge, thought to be the Brooklyn Bridge, is surprisingly intricate, as are the rare churches and doUhouMs that are in museums or private “Tramp Art” collec­ tions. Like many collectibles, “Tramp Art" is still to be found and collected by the ardent searcher. Carved wooden crosses on pedestals are one of the common survivors of this art particularly in Canada. It is an American form of folk art — produced in the early lumber camps, jails, and gypsy camps, or wherever the nation's vagabonds gathered artxnd a campfire. “Tramp Art” is an enduring reminder of a time in America when our doos were open to wandering strangers in need of food and shelter. Our curiosity embraced the primitive woodworking we were rewarded with — a reminder of a way of life long gone. The appreciation of collectors today for this art form is a tribute to these anonymous craftsmen and to the creative potential in all of us. FAST Repair Service • Engraving • Watch Repair Custom Interiors BIG MOVE TOTIEMNEWSTME HODGES JEWELRY Uontd at 221 H. Inferno! hrt trim <na«r » tar, Co. lun*ar SmCaWrl KCMIKIEUMM! Your Full Service Repair Center 122 W State St. Hastings Ph 945 2963 HERE*SIME Will KVHNMY, JMES Kew line! SUPERIOR TOOLS! II«M IT sw. 11 pc. Vi in. 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Future plans for Lori include secretarial employment and marry Mr. Lynn Denton of Bellevue. Teresa Lynn Rozell is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Rozell, 5121 Barryville Rd., Nashville. Also with a g.p.a. of 3.9 Teresa is the current president of National Honor Society. She plans on attending Adrian College and studying accounting and com­ puters. Teresa has taken vocational courses through Davenport College in the area of computerized accounting. Rebecca Eaton is the 1983 Salutatorian. She serves as treasurer of the National Honor Society, has been a flag corps captain, member of the band, Quiz Bowl Team, Student Council, yearbook staff, Varsity Club, track, and a cast member of the school musical. Becky was a member of the 1982 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen’s Court Her plans call for a business degree from college. Scott Bracy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Delton High School’s Top Seniors D.lton-K.llogg High School's doss of 1983 is paced by John Whitledge (standing) who has a grade point average of 3.952. Sharing "Highest Honors” with John are Robert Norton (right) with a grade point average of 3.948 and Todd Drenth, with a 3.9. Commencement exercises are set for 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29 In the Delton high school gym. (Photo, wppliwl) Rebecca Eaton Ronald Bracy of Nashville. A member of National Honor Society and yearbook staff, Scott plans to attend Sault St. Marie College. Rebecca Dale is the daughter of Ronnie and Luella Faulkner of 120 Church St., Nash­ ville. Becky has won an award from the U.S. Achievement Academy for her work in journalism, has served on the yearbook staff, and has been on the Valley Vision staff for three years. She is a National Honor Society member and a member of the Quiz Bowl Team. Her future plans call for majoring in computer programming and business management at Davenport College in Grand Rapids. Daniel Halsey is the son of David (Hap) and Gerry Halsey of 2468 Ionia Rd., Ver­ montville. Dan has been very active in track and cross country, earning All-League in both and also was state finalist in cross country. He is a member of National Honor Society. Dan has been awarded an Acad?mic Achiever’s Award at Western Michigan University to study biomedical engineering. Suzanne R. Hom is the daughter of James and Miriam Hora, 7385 Cloverdale Rd., Nashville. Suzi participated in J.V. basketball, varsity track, powder puff. National Honor Society and Student Council. She is planning on attending Argubright Business College to which she has received a MBSA scholarship. Charlie Kalnbach is the son of Bob and Jan Kalnbacb, 8270 Thomapple Lk. Rd., Nash­ ville. Charlie has been a National Honor Society member three years, 9th grade basketball, J.V. baseball, powder puff cheerleader his junior and senior years, band, and attended Vo-Ed Radio Braodcasting during his senior year. Charlie leaves in July for the Coast Guard. Raymond Lee Lundquist is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lundquist of 6675 Scott Road, Nashville. Lee is a member of National Honor Society, Michigan Area Regional Baptist Churches Quiz League, Quiz Bowl, and a semi finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. His future plans are to enter Michigan State University in electrical engineering. Denise M. Shank is the daughter of James and Norma Shank of 6325 Thornapple Lake Rd., Nashville. She was a National Honor Society member for four years, in senior band for four years, played powder puff football, and is a member of Student Council Denise wants to be a secretary after at­ tending a business college. Consultation given John Park, a private financial consultant from Grosso Point Farms, gave ♦ips and advice on estate planning to about 200 women at the Hastings Country dub Wednesday afternoon. His talk covered wills, joint captiol ownership, stocks and trust funds. Elk* GOLF LEAGUE FIRST FLIGHT Books being collected Book barrels have been placed at Hastings City Bank, the National Bank of Hastings and the Hastings Public Library for anyone wishing to donate books to the Friends of the Library used book sale. For more information, contact the Hbary. D. Storrs 36, 8. Carlson 37, P. Edwards 35, J. Flood 25. A. Franc* 13. J. Coboon 14. B. Hornick 16. S. Shriw 39, 8. Tossavo 11,1. Gosper 33.1. Homo 40. P. Burkey 21. T. Turkol25, M. McKoy IB. J. Carpenter22, E. McKeough38, G. Storrs37. SECOND FLIGHT V. Cowell 44. W. Hammon 15, J. Harrington 51. G. Sheldon 37. A. Mulford 33. W. Wyngarden 2B, J. Plonk 19. F. Anderson 47. L. Englehart 13. D Hamman 30, D. Fedewa 23. H. Wilson 15. E. Lewis 45, R. Newton 10, M. Myers 34,1. VanGeHon 33. SPECIAL EVENTS: Mott 5 and 6, J. Flood 8, V. Cowell 6. OPEN 10am to 2pm MEMORIAL DAY SALE Receiving "High Honora" In Delton's graduating doss with o 3.5 grade average or better are (from left): front row, Laura Huffman. Debbie Blesch: middle row Cathy Sturgeon. Kelly Ring, Bobbie Goy, Patricio Ringler; back row, Doreen Boulter, Lisa Boysen and Gory Chantrenne. Special Buy 4.99 50% Off Polyester/Cotton Blend On famous name •uggage. Your Choice 6.99 50% Off Women's Leg Warmers Orig. 5.M Now 2.99 Women's seersucker co-ordinate Junior v-neck tops Striped and short sleeves.jp Orig. *8. 50% Off 50% Off Now 5.99 Canvas Court Shoes Womens JCPenney Olympics™ 50% Off Bath accessory set Soap Dish/Tumbler/Toothbrush Stand Orig. 9.99 1 107 S. Jefferson St. Hastings Hil Phone 945-3967 Orig. *10. Includes sheets and comforters Call Now: 945-3967 (616)945-9554 Placket front, short sleeve Bedroom Co-ordinate One 5x7 only $500 iOwnan of Ramndar & Barmer' Junior knit shirts Tulip Blossom from White's Photography. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Now5.99 40% Off All Yarn and Fabric Get Your Picture Receiving Your Diploma Call.. Orig. *49.98 NOW Now 4.99 Use Your JCPenney Catalogs To Order Phone 945-9537 24.99 Special Buy 6.9S Men's Golf Shirt Men's plaid shirts Long Sleeve, Polyester/Cotton All notions and patterns ATTENTION HHS SENIORS Cassette Recorders Choose from skirts, slacks, jackets, 2 styles of tops. Made of 100% polyester 75% Off Delton seniors receiving "Honors" with a 3.0 or better grade point average are: (front row) Susan Funk, Angela Moeller. Rita Weick, Rick Baylor, Stephen Nottinghorn; (second row) Steve Munson, Brian Herbert, Julie Best. Chris Woodruff, Solly Texfer, Patti Tobin. Tommy Lester. Mary Armintrout; third row, Don Thalmonn, Fred Dewey. Nathan Keith, Don Hogan, Lisa Price. Joel O'Connell, Kim Dorr. Don Dimond. Mark Wasserman, Glen Stoneburner, and Herb Curry. 50% Off Women's sleeveless tops Special Buy 9.99 JCPenney Special 4.99 Now Only 44* Selected men's visors Men's Sportshirts Short Sleeve / Button Down Plaids and Stripes. Originally *17. NOW 9.99 Men's and Boy's Shoes JCPenney Olympics™ Canvas Court Special 7.99 Open Memorial Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Daily 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. �The Hostings Bonner, Thursday. Moy 26. 1983 — Page 8 COMMON COUNCIL May 23,1D83 LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE Premise* located at: 4555 Base­ line Road. Bellevue. Michigan. The real estate mortgage given by Paul A. Moreno and Patricia A. Moreno, husband and wile, to Comerica Bank ■ Battle Creek, successor in inter­ est to and formerly known as SNB Bank and Trust, under dote of Moy 13. 1962. as recorded Moy 20. 1982. in Liber 251. on Poge 33. in the Office of the Register of Deed* for Barry County, Michigan, is in default. The amount claimed to be due thereon is $36,067.66 together with interest at the rate of 17.0% per annum from May 6. 1983. NOW. THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said Mortgage and the statutes in such case mode and provided, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the premise* describ­ ed herein al public auction at the front entry io the Barry County Building. 220 Court Street. Hostings. Michigan, on the 21st day of June 1983. at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due on said Mortgage together with the legal cost* and charge* of tale including the statutcMLattorney fee. The premnes to be separately sold at sold sale are situated In the Township of Johnstown. County of Barry. State of Mich­ igan, and fully described at follows, to-wit: PARCEL fl: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 36. TIN. R8W. distant N 89* 50" W. 384.23 feel from the Southeast 1 /8 corner on the South line of said section 36. and running thence N 89* 05 50" W. along said south line 534.65 feet to the West line of the East fifty-six acres of iho West % of the Southeast 'A of said Section 36; thence N 00* 24' 10” E. along said West line 446.91 feet to the Southerly line of Consumers Power Company fee strip; thence S 72* 48* 30" E, along said Southerly line, 727.92 feet; thence S 34* 19* 10" W. 290.80 feet to the place of beginning. Together with all land between the above described parcel and Waubascon Creek that is not in­ cluded in land* described in Liber 201 of Deed* on poge 176. a* recorded in the office of the Regitter of Deed* for Barry County, Michigan. PARCEL #2: Beginning at a point on the East line of the West % of the Southeast 'A of Section 36, TIN. R8W. Johnstown Town­ ship. distant S 00* 24* 10" W. 19.65 feet from the center of the Southeast ’/• of said Section 36. and running thence S QO* 24* i0", along sold East line 807.71 feet to the Northerly line of Consumer* Power Company fee strip: thence N 72* 485 VT W. The real estate mortgage given by NORMAN and ANNA SINCLAIR, husband and wife, to THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICH IGAN. Delton, Michigan, under dote of February 17, 1979. ond recorded Februaiy 28. 1979. in Liber 240. Poge 287. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, is in default. The amount claimed to be due thereon at the dote of this notice, for principal, inter­ est. and late charges, is the sum of TWENTY-FOUR THOUS­ AND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY­ EIGHT AND 19/100 ($24,378.19) DOLLARS and no proceedings have been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. NOW. THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statutes in such case mode ond provided, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the premises describ­ ed thereir at public auction to the highest bidder, at the North entrance to the Bony County Court Building. 220 W. State Street, Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for said county, on June 1. 1983. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due on said mortgage plus interest at 11 'A % per annum, together with the legal costs, statutory attorney's fees and also any taxes and insurance that said mortgagee doe* pay on or prior to the date of said sale. The premises to be sold at said sale are situated in the Vil­ lage of Cloverdale. County of Barry, Stalo of Michigan, and described a* follows: Lot 35 of the Village of Clover­ dale. according to the recorded plot thereof; ALSO, commencing at the Northwest comer of said Lot 35. thence in a Northeasterly direction on on extension of the Westerly line of said Lot 35 to the Southerly line of the right of way of the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad, thence in a Northeasterly direction on said Southerly line of said right of way to a point where a Northerly extension of the Easterly line of Lot 34 of the Village of Clover­ dale intersects, thence Southerly on sold extension to the Northeast corner of said Lot 34. thence Westerly on the Nor­ therly line* of Lots 34 ond 35 to the place of beginning, being in the North % of the Southeast ’/« of Section 20. T 2 N. R 9 W. Hope Township, Borry County, Michigan. Subject to any and all con­ ditions, restrictions, limitation* ond easements of record. The period of time allowed for redemption is six (6) months from the date of sole. Dated: April 15. 1983 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MICHIGAN BY: Rita L. Repko ITS: Attorney Howard 8 Howard 407 Kalamazoo Building Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 Telephone: (616) 382-1483 5-26 along said Northerly line 959.75 feet to the West line of the East fifty-six acres of the West ’A of the Southeast 'A of said Section 36: thence N 00* 24' 10" E. along said West lino. 515.36 feet; thence N 86* 55’ 57“ E, 379.69 feet; thence 5 88* 45' 50" E. 539.91 feet to the place of begin­ ning. Subject to on easement over the Ea*t 33 feet for public highway purpose*. The above-described Parcel #1 shall first be separately sold pursuant to MSA 27A.3224. Parcel #2 shall only bo sold im­ mediately following sale of Parcel #1 if such sale Is neces­ sary to satisfy the amount due on the mortgage at the date of sale. The period of time allowed for redemption of each parcel sold is one (1) year from the date of said sale. Dated: May 9,1983 COMERICA BANK-BATTLE CREEK Successor in interest to SNB Bank and Trust By: VERN J. STEFFEL, JR. Its: Attorney 265 Capital Avenue Northeast Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 Phone: (616)962-3545 EBTATE SALE I. C. Ronald Van Buren, at­ torney and Personal Represen­ tative for the Estate of Helen I. Sidnam hereby offer for safe at private sale to the highest bidder the property located at 916 McArthur St.. Lake Odessa, Michigan, County of Ionia. Bld* will be taken ot the office of C. Ronald Van Buren. Attorney at Law. 1005 4th Ave.. Lok* Odessa. Michigan. We reserve the right to reject any ond all bids. Interested parties may inspect the property by con­ tacting C. Ronald Van Buren, Attorney for Estate. For addi­ tional information coll 3748823. (tfn) MORTGAGE BALE DAY. SAWDEY, FLAGGERT < PORTER, ATTYS. Old Kent Center 200 Monroe Avenue, Suite 300 Grand Rapid*. Michigan 49503 Default having occurred in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by WILLIAM J. RUDD and JANE RUDD, husband and wife, of 5625 Uoton Road. Hastings, Michigan 49058. a* mortgagors, to OLD KENT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, a Michigan banking corporation. of One Vandenberg Center. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, as mort­ gagee. dated March 3. 1980. re­ corded in the Office of Borry County Register of Deeds on March 11. 1980, in Liber 244 ol Mortgages, at Page* 891, 892. 893 ond 894; on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid to date of this Notice, Twenty-five Thousand One Hundred Thirty-live ond 86/100th* - ($25,135^6) - Dol­ lars. including Interest computed to dote hereof; and no suit or Kroceeding in low or in equity oving been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, and the power of sal* in said mortgage con­ tained having become operative by raason of such default NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage ond the statute in such cos* mode and provided, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of th* mortgaged premi*** on Tues­ day, Jun* 7. 1983, at 10:00 o'clock in th* forenoon at the East Door ol th* County Court­ house in the City of Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding Circuit Court for the . County of Barry, to the highest bidder ot public auction for the purpose of satisfying the amount du* and unpaid upon such mortgage, together with interest. legal costs and charge* and expenses, including the attorney fee allow­ ed by law. and all taxes and Insurance premium* paid by the mortgagee before sol*, th* land and premises described in said mortgage mentioned and situated In the Township of Rut­ land. County of Barry. State of Michigan, described a* follows, to-wit: Beginning at the South 7« post of Section 5, Town 3 North, Rang* 9 West, thence N 02* 41' W along th* North and South ’/• line of said Section. 1312.35 feet, thence N 88* 40 E 225.00 feet; thence S 02* 41' E 1312.35 feet to the South Section line, thence S 88* 40* W along said South line 225.00 feet to the place of beginning. Township of Rutland, Barry County, Mich­ igan. Notice is hereby given that the redemption period, pursuant to law. is six (6) months from the time of such sale, during which time the property may be redeemed. DATED: Moy 2. 1983 DAY. SAWDEY, FLAGGERT 8 PORTER, Attorneys for Old Kent Bank and Trust Co. By John A. Porter Business Address: Old Kent Center 200 Monroe Avenue. Suite 300 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 Telephone: (616) 774-812T 6-2 Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY 6IVEH To the Qulffied Electors of HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Common Council met in regulor session in the City Council Chambers. City Hall, Hastings, Michigan on Mon­ day. May 23, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Howe presiding. 1. Present ot roll coll were Council Members: Bennett. Cook, Cusock, Fuhr, Gray and Jaspers*. 2. Moved by Cusack, suppor­ ted by Gray that Councilman Spockman and Vaughan be excused from the meeting. Yeas: All Absent: Two. Carried. 3. Moved by Cook, supported by Fuhr that th* minute* of the May 9, meeting be approved as rood and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. Yeas: All Absent: Two. Carried. 4. Invoke* read: Cottage Gardens ... $1.495.00 Marblehead Lime Co. 1.511.65 Etna Supply....................1,151.24 Yeager t Co................... 5,961.00 Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Cusock that th* invoice* be approved as read. Yeas: Jaspers*, Gray, Fuhr, Cusock, Cook arid Bennett. Absent: Spockman end Vaughan. Carried. 5. Moved by Gray, supported by Fuhr that the letter from th* Department of Commerce requesting the Council to uct on a resolution for the trans­ fer of a Class C license, with a dance permit, at 126-128 5. Jefferson St. from th* Jaspers* Corporation to Gary ond Carlinda Rlxor as the County Seai Lounge Inc. be approved. Yeas: Bennett, Cook, Cusock, Fuhr, Gray. Absent: Spock mon ond Vaughan. Abstained: Jaspers*. Carried. 6. Moved by Gray, supported by Fuhr that the letter from Deb Bryan for Land of Lake District of West Shores Council of Boy Scouts of America requesting Tyden Pork be reserved for them be received ond placed on file and the clerk to notify her that th* park cannot be reserved, someone will have to go • hold the pavilion for them. Yeas: All Absent: Two. Carried. 7. Moved by Gray, supported by Cook that the letter from Recycling in Barry County inviting th* City to attend their Grand Opening be received and placed on file. Yea*: All. Absent: Two. Carried. 8. Moved by Bennett, suppor­ ted by Gray to approve traffic Control Orders No. 62, No. 83, No. 84 4 No. 85. Yeas: Jasper**, Gray, Fuhr, Cusock, Cook and Bennett. Absent: Spockman and Vaughan. Carried. 9. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cook to extend the budget until May 31, and to have a special meeting, Tuesday Moy 31, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. to vote on the L'adget, vote on 16 .2 in­ crease. adopt on agreement with the Hosting* Area School Board and Barry Intermediate School* on summer tax collec­ tion and pass a resolution authorizing the collection of fees and penalties a* required by Public Act* No. 503 Section 44(7) 1983. Yeos: Bennett, Cook, Cusock, Fuhr. Gray ond Jaspers*. Absent: Spockman ond Vaughan. Carried. 10. M-wed by Bonnett, suppor­ ted by Cusack to hove bike rocks at Jefferson and Stat* St. on NW comer and Michigan and State St. on SW Cor o* re­ quested by th* Thomopple Valley Biker* Club ond Timber Troll* earlier to give bikers a place to pork their bike*. Yoos; Jaspers*. Gray. Fuhr, Cusack. Cook and Bennett. Absent: Spockman and Vaughan. Carried. II. Public Hearing held on 1983/84 budget and 16.2 in­ crease a* required by the Truth ond Taxoction Act. No one from the public wo* present. 12 Audrey Burdick and Norval Thaler from the County were in attendance to invite the City to attend a meeting May 26, ot 3:00 p.m. in th* Barry County Commissioner* Room to hear Lynn Harvey from MSU speok on informa­ tion on computer*. 13. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Jaspers* io have th* Finance Committee work with th* clerk to investigate the cost of a computer syttem. Yeas: Bennett, Cook. Cusock. Fuhr, Gray and Jaspers*. Absent: Spockman and Vaughan. Carried. 14. Meeting adjourned 8:05 p.m. Read and approved: Kenneth J. How*. Mayor Sharon Vickery, Clerk (5-26) SYNOPSIS Oc THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP tOARO MAY 11, 1983 • Accept written resignation of dispatcher Brenda Prichard. • Appoint Kath ile* ond David Cooke os part-time dispatchers, effective Moy 1, 1983 for on annual salary of $3,600.00. « Accept resignation of parttime dispatcher Davis Cooke effective May 7,1963. • Appoint David Brown as parttime dispatcher affective Moy 8, 1983 for an annual salary of $3,600.00. • Approve special events permit for o music festival submitted by Tom Wendall ponding th* permission to hold such an event of a parcel of property within Prairieville Township and pending a review and agreement of ih* permit term* by th* Township Board and Tom Wendall. • Approve fireworks application for permit submitted by Philip Wineland on behalf of the Pine Lake Association pending proof of liability insurance coverage for not less than $100,000.00. • Approve Section I through 19 of th* Prairieville Township Or­ dinance No. 29. Zoning Amend­ ment*. • Meeting recessed until Wednesday, Moy 18, 1983 ot 7:30 p.m. Janette Arnold, Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck 5-26 STATF OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF SARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEAMM File No. 18,785 Estate of ANNA M. BROCK. Deceased. TAKE NOTICE. On June 16, 1983 at 9:00 o.m., in th* probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, hearing will be held on th* petition of Elsie Sage for appointment of a Per­ sonal Representative. determin­ ation of heirs and determination of claim* against said estate, ond thot th* Last Will and Test­ ament of th* deceased be admitted to Probate. Creditors of the deceased ar* notified that all claims against th* estate must be presented to Elsie Sage at 904 W. Walnut. Hastings, Michigan 49058, and proof thereof filed with th* Court on or before September 16, 1983. Notice is further given thot th* estate will thereupon be assigned to persons appear­ ing of record ond entitled there­ to. Moy 19. 1983 ELSIE SAGE. 904 W. Walnut, Hos­ tings, Michigan 49058 David A. Dimmer* (Pl2793) 220 South Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058. (616) 945-9596. 5-26 MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Michael A. Geringer ond Donnolann Geringer, husband and wife, to Fleet Mortgage Corp., f/k/o Mortgage Assoc­ iates. Inc., a Rhode Island Cor­ poration, Mortgagee, Dated August 17. 1979, ond recorded on August 30. 1979. in Liber 242. on page 833, Borry County Records, Michigan. and on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Fifty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Five A 58/100 Dollars ($58,975.58). including interest ot 10% per annum. Under the power of sole con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice i* hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the main entrance to the County Courthouse in Hastings. Mich­ igan. at 2 o'clock p.m.. local time, on Wednesday, July 6. 1983. Said promises are situated in the Township oi Barr/ Barry County. Michigan, ond ore des­ cribed as: A parcel of land in the East % of the Northwest % of Section 13, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, described os follows: Commencing ot a point 331 feet east of the northwest corner of the east % of th* northwest % of Section 13, Town 1 North. Range 9 West: thence South 1320 feet; thence East 331 feet; thence North 1320 feet to the North line of said Section 13; thence West 331 feet to th* place of beginning. During th* twelve months immediately following th* sal*, the property may be redeemed. Dated: May 19. 1983 Fleet Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee Hecht, Buchanan * Cheney, Sixth Floor Frey Building, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 18,787 Estate of WALLACE EDWARD RICK, Deceased. Social Security Number 370-10-2561. TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: Your Interest in the matter may be barred or affected by th* following: TAKE NOTICE: On June 16, 1983 at 10:30 a.m., in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hostings, Mich­ igan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the pe­ tition of Edward W. Rick request­ ing that Edward W. Rick be ap­ pointed Personal Representative of Wallace Edward Rick Estate, who lived at 307 Broadway, Middleville, Michigan and who died March 15, 1982; ond re­ questing also that the heir* ot law of said deceased be deter­ mined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claim* against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mall, to both th* Personal Representative and to the Court on or before August 29. 1983. Notice is fur­ ther given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled person* appearing of record. Moy 23,1983. EDWARD W. RICK, Personal Rep­ resentative. By: Richard J. Hud­ son. Address of Personal Repre­ sentative, 128 Edgelake Drive, Union Lake. Ml 480B5 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) Siegel, Hudson, Gee, Show A Fisher, 215 S. Church St., Has­ tings. Ml 49058. (616) 945-3495. 5-26 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 2, 1983 at 4:00 o'clock p.m. at the Junior High Vocal Music Room, 232 W. Grand St., Has­ tings, Michigan, the Board of Education of the Hastings Area School District will hold a public hearing on the levying in 1983 of an additional proposed millage rate of .4110 mills for operat­ ing purposes pursuant to Acts, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982. JUNE 13,1983 This additional millage rate will not increase the school operat­ ing millage beyond the 26.5100 mills already authorized by Hastings Area School District residents. The Board of Education has the complete authority to establish that 26.5100 mills be levied in 1983 from within its present authorized millage rate. The piece (or places of ELECTION are mdicated below: The maximum additional proposed millage rate would increase THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON ONE AT PLEASANTVIEW SCHOOL ONE AT ■ HASTINGS JUNIOR HIGH WEST GYM Names *f CaNidates for the Board of Edacatioe to be elected: GEORGE H. WIBALDA - 4 years HUGH S. FULLERTON - 4 years H. MICHAEL TRAHAN - 4 years JAMES R. TOBUREN - 4 years The foikwmg PROPOSITIONS OR QUESTIONS will be voted opeo: revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levied in 1983 otherwise permitted by Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982 by 1.6%. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss the levy of on additional millage rate. Not less than seven (7) days following the public hearing, the Board of Education may approve all or any portion of the proposed additional millage rote. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7 o’clock A.M., and remain open until 8 o'clock P.M., of the same Election day. Dated: JUNE 1,1983 JUDITH LENZ, Secretary, Board of Education Supervisors honored Former township supervisors Andrew Downy (middle left) and Robert Harper (middle right) were honored at Tuesday's Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting for their efforts in initiating and implementing the Gun Lake Waste Water Treatment Facility. Presenting them with commemorative plaques were commission chairman Paul Kiel (left) and county drain commissioner Audrey Burdick (right). Also present was former drain commissioner Roy Bratton. Keil noted that with two counties and four townships involved, there were difficulties keeping the project on track, adding thot the two men worked hard to keep the project costs down and keeping track of the project. As a result the Gun Lake Sewer Project has been listed as one of the top small sewer systems in Western Michigan. Superintendent search begins at Delton schools The Delton-Kellogg Board of Education hopes to have a new superintendent on the job by August 15. The board, at its Monday meeting, adopted a timetable and the procedures it will use in the search for a new superintendent Current Superintendent Willard Baker is resigning the post he has held for the past six years. His letter of resignation — which includes a request for reassignment in the school system, if possible — was accepted by the board this week. He submitted his resignation to the board May 9. The board has agreed to contact placement bureaus at six Michigan universities (Central, Michigan State, University of Michigan, Wayne State, Western, and Eastern) to help in the selection of a new superintendent for the district. The board and the placement bureaus will screen candidates and finalists will be interviewed by the local board. The board plans to follow a timetable that includes selecting final candidates by about July 5; conducting interviews with the finalists July 7-9; and making the final decision about July 20. The board hopes that the new superintendent can assume duties in the district around August 15. Baker said a board committee is also looking into a possible realignment of the district’s administration in the wake of resignations accepted earlier this month from Elementary Principal John Arnold and Assistant Elementary Principal Carolyn Nycum. Both have requested to return to classroom teaching positions. Tentative [dans include a teaching position in the middle school for Arnold and one in the elementary school for Mrs. Nycum. In other business, the board discussed the district's lower State Equalized Valuation which Baker* said has been reduced by SI,100,000. He said the lower SEV is not ex­ pected to have a big effect on the school's general operating budget but that it might have some effect on the debt retirement levy. The board also approved sending letters of commendation to the local fire departments which were involved in efficiently fightii* a fire last month in the high school’s large group instruction area (auditorium). Baker said the departments saved the taxpayers thousands of dollars because of their ex­ cellent skills and response A medical leave of absence was granted to Ed Davies, school custodian, through August 1 or whenever his doctor allows him to return to work. The board also held a closed session to discuss negotiations. Seat belt wear encouraged Secretary of State Richard Austin challenged Michigan motorists to equal or surpass their traffic safety performance over last year’s Memorial Day Weekend when the lowest number of deaths - nine were recorded for the weekend. “No motorist wearing a safety belt was killed on Memorial Day - Fourth of July or Labor Day weekends in 1982," Austin pointed out “Death can take a holiday on Michigan highways this Memorial day weekend and 100 percent safety belt use would contribute to this goal,’’ be added. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES AND ON PROPOSED 1983-84 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 1, 1983, at 7:30 o'clock P.M., ot 202 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Education of Barry Intermediate School District will hold a joint public hearing to consider the district's proposed 1983-1984 Special Education budget and to consider the levying in 1983 of an additional proposed millage rate of 1.0576 mills for operating purposes pursuant to Act 5 Public Acts of Michigan 1982. The Board of Education may not adopt its proposed 1983-1984 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 1983-1984 budget is available for public inspection during nor­ mal business hours at 202 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The Board of Education has the complete authority to establish that 1.25 mills be lesied in 1983 fre n within its present author­ ized millage rate. The additional proposed millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levies in 1983 otherwise permitted by Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982, by .003 percent (.003%). This additional millage rate will not increase the school operat­ ing millage beyond the 1.25 mills already authorized. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss both the school district's proposed 1983-1984 Special Education budget and the levy of an additional millage rate. Following the public hearing, the Board of Education may adopt its 19831984 Special Education budget; not less than seven (7) days fol­ lowing the public hearing the Board of Education may approve the levy of all or any portion of the proposed additional millage rate. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Judith Lenz, Secretary John R. Fehsenfeld, Secretory �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. May 26, 1983 — Page 9 Saxons stumble at Harper Creek, lose 3-2 What once seemed like a safe bet for the Hastings softball team, has now turned into a bit of a question mark. The Saxon girls, on the verge of clinching a tie for the Twin Valley championship, suf­ fered a critical 3-2 loss to Harper Creek on Tuesday night. The loss still left Hastings all alone in first in the league with a 9-1 record (16-5 overall). But the Beavers are now only a game behind at 8-2. Jackson Northwest is 7-3 and in third place. The loss means Hastings, to gain the title on an oitright basis, must sweep a doubleheader from Sturgis on May 31. A split with the Trojans, and a Harper Creek win it’s last game would leave the teams tied for first Saxon coach Judy Anderson says the doubleheader with Sturgis will not be taken lightly by her team. “I’ve told them before you don’t any game lightly,” he said. “If we play good ball against Sturgis we should win them both.” Anderson was not pleased with her team's defense or timely hitting against Harper Creek. The Saxons left five runners on base and a couple of their errors figured in some of the Harper Creek scoring. Sheri Biair was the losing pitcher for Hastings as she gave up the three runs on four hits. Hastings grabbed a 1-0 lead in the top of the third on a single and stolen base by Tammy Connor, an error, and a ground out by Blair. Harper Creek tied the game in the fifth on a triple and a wild pitch. The Beavers added two more in the sixth on a single, three errors, a wild pitch and a passed ball. Hastings cut the lead to 3-2 in the seventh and threatened for more before Harper Creek snuffed out the rally. The lone Saxon run came on triple by Carri Dunn and a ground out by Laura Oom. Middleville girls track qualify in 7 events Middleville's Rob Word shows his winning form in the Borry County track moot on Monday night. Word finishod first in tho high jump for tho Trojans. Thornapplo Koilogg as a toam .ook two of the throe titlos at th© first ©ver moot. (Banner photo) Middleville captures two of three titles at first county track meet by Steve Vedder Middleville captured two of the three team titles at the First Annual Barry County track meet on Monday night. The Trojans snatched the overall title with 136 points and also took the girte title with 82.5 points. Delton took the third crown winning the boys championship with 74 points. Trailing Middleville in the overall stan­ dings was Delton with 124 points, Hastings with 120, Maple Valley with 51 and Lakewood with 23. Also following Middleville in the girls team standings was Hastings with 75.5 points. Delton had 50, Lakewood had 8 and Maple Valley had 3. Finishing second in the boys standings was Middleville with 53.5 points. Maple Valley was third with 48 points, Hastings took fifth with 44.5 and Lakewood had 15 points. Notching first places in the boys events for champion Delton were Scott Woodstock in the 220 (23.9), Don Thalman in the 880 Men’s softball results The Superette knocked off Hastings Fiberglass “B” 7-5 as Jim Curtis homered and singled and Brian Snider added two hits for the winners. For Fiberglass, Wayne Wright and Mike Hill each had two hits. Larabee Construction beat Art Meede 27-6 as Ray Hause, Stan Schantz, Steve Mix and Ray Girrbach aU homered for the winners. Hastings Fiberglass “A” beat the Moose 11-6 as Wayne Kirwin had three hits. Bo Robbins had a pair of hits for the losers. The Hotel defeated Lewis Realty 9-6 as Steve Deicotto rapped three hits. Lee Tracy and Chuck Helmer each bad two hits for the losers. The American Legion took a 7-4 decision over Hastings Mutual. Larry Pitt, Denny Linington, Chuck Mann, Greg Smith, and John Tobias each had two hits and Dan Slocum contributed three for the winners. For the losers, Doug Griggs had four hits. The Non-Runners defeated the Weight Train Gym 17-5. Ron Cotant scored four runs for the winners. The Hotel beat the Non-Runners 14-3 as Steve DelCotto and Don Nevins had three hits for (he Hotel. G & G Pork Farms edged the Moose 17-10 as 10 different G & G players scored at least one run. Hook’s beat Cappon Oil 7-6. Jack Reynolds and Dennis Geiger eech had a pair of doubles for Hook’s, Steve Vedder had three hits, and Mike Robinson added a double and homer. Joe Maurer had a homerun for Cappon's and Dan Reardon had two hits. Current standings in “A” Division: Hooks 3-0 G & G Farms 2-0 Fiberglass A 1-1 Cappon Oil 0-2 Moose 0-3 Division B American Legion 3-0 Superette 2-0 Hotel 2-1 Hastings Mutual 1-1 I .arabee Cont. 1-1 Fiberglass B 0-2 Division C J&J Auto Care 1-0 Lewis Realty 1-1 Non-Runners 1-2 Art Meade 0-2 Weight Train Gym 0-2 Home Run Derby “A” Maurer (Cappons), Warner (Porkers) D.Robinson (Hooks), and M.Robinson (Hooks) all have 2. Home Run Derby *'B” Hause, Schantz, Mix and Girrbach of Larabee all have one. Results of Thornapple Valley bikers trails The Thornapple Valley Bikers held their weekly 7:00 p.m. time trials at the corner of M-37 and M-79 on Tuesday night. The results: Mike O'Donnell-first (28:08), Tom Katsul-second (30:09), Len Standlerthird (31:42;, Jan Shaferfourth (31:58), Steve Vedder-fifth (41:32). (2:10.5), Join Buchanan (4:51.1) in the mile and the mile relay team (3:30.3). Middleville also notched six first places in the boys events. Adam Wegner won the discus (119-7), Rob Ward took the high jump (G-0), Rick Sherman won the pole vault (110), Phil Tester won the 120 hurdles (15-9) the 880 relay team won (1:37.1) and Regie Raab captured the 440 (54.4). Other firsts went to Phil Davison, Hastings, in the shot (45-0); Tony Reid, Maple Valley, in the long jump (195): Robert Browne, Maple Valley, won the 100 (103); Gary Reid, Maple Valley, won the 330 lows (41.4); and Dan Halsey, Maple Valley, won the two-mile (10:194). In the girls division, champion Middleville carried away six first places. Chris Wheeler won both the 120 lows (15.3) and 330 lows (49.4) for the Trojans. Other Middleville first were recorded by Brenda Page in the high jwnp (4-8), Sue Kaechele in the mile (5:443), Jeana Van­ dermuelen in the 440 (654) and the mile relay team (4:21.3). Delton's Sue Hogg was a double winner in the shot put (35-1.5) and the discus (116.2). The Ddton first was by Mary Niedzielski in the two-mile (12:533). Hastings first places were won by Missy Pennock in the long jump (15.1), Tammy Bryans in the 100 (11.4), the 880 relay team (1:54), the440 team (53.4), Lori Teunessen in the 880 (2:30.5) and Kris Matthews in the 220 (274). fcyi .tufa - M m. M fluHwra «HOT MIT................... Folrm lolror (Dohon) DISCUS............ Moode (Dolton); Davisson (Hastings) LONG JUMP Lancaster (Hastings); Munson (Delton HIGH JUMP.......... Meade (Dolton); Munson (Dolton) POLE VAULT. Reid (Maple Volley); Hamilton (M.V. 120 YARD HIGH HURDLES...................... Tuin (Dolton); Maurer (Hasting.) 100 YARD DASH............................. Huffman (Hastings); Crvtlendon (Hostings) ■80 YARD RELAY........................ Maple Volley - Delton 1- MILE RUN.... Halsey (Maple Vollev); Holo (M.V.) 440 YARD RELAY.................................. Hostings - Dolton 440 YARD DASH ........................... Vickery (Dolton); Walton (Middleville) 330 YARD LOW HURDLES.. VanSkkle (Middleville); Tuln (Dolton) ■80 YARD RUN.......................................Vlckory (Delton); Vandenberg (Middlovlllo) 220 YARD DASH. .... Matthews (Hastings); Cruittendon (Hastings) 2- MILE RUN Strong (Lakewood); Buchanan (Dolton) 1 -MILE RELAY................................Middleville - Hastings' ttrl's Rwdto - 2mI A 3rd Hoc© Ftablm SHOT PUT.............. Wilson (Middleville); Todd (M.V.) DISCUS. Corrigan (Hastings); Whoelor (Middlevilla) LONG JUMP.................Whoelor (Mlddlevillo); Baker MGH JUMP.. Kankakl (Middtovilto); Bryans (Hasting.) 120-YARD HIGH HURDLES.................Carroll (Dolton); Boca (Middleville) 100 YARD DASH... DeCamp 1 MaHhJw. (Hasting. Middleville's girls track team will be sending representatives in seven events to the state meet while two boys events qualified. Two Thornapple Kellogg girl relays will be going. The mile relay team of Amy Steeby, Brenda Page, Sue Kaechele, and Jeana Vandermuelen as well as the 880 team of Jane Bryans, Steeby, Brenda Page, and Vandermuelen also qualified. Individual qualifiers for the girls were Saxon nine loses, 4-3 The Harper Creek Beavers, struggling to climb out of the league cellar, knocked off Hastings Tuesday 4-3 with a seventh inning rally. The Saxons held on to a slim 3-2 lead en­ tering the final inning. Two walks and 3 hits gave the Beavers the win. Harper took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning but the Saxons came back with one. Bruce Martin singled, stole second, came to third on an error and scored on another error. Gregg Shaeffer walked and eventually scored on another Harper error to tie the game in the 5th. Hastings took the lead in the fifth on a single by Craig Mawer, a stolen base, and Jason Sixberry's single, which drove Mawer home. Sixberry’s RBI was his 20th of the year which leads the team. Bruce Martin went the distance allowing seven hits, six walks, and tanning five. It was Martins 5th defeat with one win. “We have several opportunities to put this game away but we couldn't get the clutch hit. Harper Creek just outplayed us defensively and with the bat,” said Hastings coach Bernie Oom. “We can’t expect to win unless we play better.” Page in the high jump, Chris Wheeler in the 100 low hurdles and 330 low hurdles, Van­ dermuelen in the 440 and Sue Kaechele in the 880. Trojan coach Tony McLain said he wasn't surprised by his team's strong showing in the regional. "Not really,” he said. “We qualified four or five events last year and we knew we'd be stronger this year.” McLain said the fact that Middleville competes in a class B league during the season gives them a bit of an advantage in the regionals. He also believes Wheeler in the hurdles and Kaechele in the 880 stand excellent chances of placing at state. The team's mile relay team will also have its work cut out. "Our mile relay took second last there but there are some tough ones floating around this year, ” he said. As for Middleville’s boys, Dave Van Sickle qualified in the 440 yard dash and the mile relay team of Regie Raab, Tom Walton, Scott Duflo and Van Sickle also qualified. Jayvea baseball team splits with Coldwater The Hastings jayvee baseball team split a doubleheader with Coldwater last week winning the opener 96, but dropping the nightcap 5-1. Wayne Meade drove in three runs in the opener while Brad Tolles collected two singles. Greg Czinder was the winning pit­ cher with relief help from Mark Benner. In the nightcap Hastings was limited to a single by Meade and Coldwater scored five runs in the first three innings to grab the win. The Saxons are now 5-9 overall land 5-5 in the Twin Valley. ‘We got the people on base, we just couldn’t get them in.” said Anderson. “In a game like that you have to drive in the runs.” The Saxons are scheduled to play at Allegan on Friday in their pre-district game. If they win that game the Saxons will ad­ vance to the districts in Moline on June 4. Hastings will play the winner of the Harper Creek-Lakewood game at noon should they get by Allegan. Saxon girls finish 6th in league meet, Hillsdale wins The Hastings girls track team finished sixth with 45 points in the Twin Valley meet on Wednesday night. Hillsdale won the meet with 115 points. The sixth place finish means the Saxon girls finish in a fourth place tie with Jackson Northwest in the overall standings. Following Hillsdale in the Twin Valley meet was Sturgis with 85 points, Marshall with 75, Northwest with 74, and Harper Creek finished with 56. Coldwater was seventh with 15 points and Albion failed to earn any points. Hastings had only one individual champion in the meet. Colleen Corrigan captured the discus with a toss of 106.5. Tammy Bryans took second in the 100, the 880 relay team of Lori Teunessen, Chris Kruko, Bev DeCamp and Kris Matthews and the 440 team of Teunessen, Bryans, DeCamp and Matthews also took a third. Missy Pennock took a fourth in the long jump, Karen Williams finisbed fourth in the 330 low hurdles and the mile relay team of Williams, Amy Atkinson, Teunessen, and Barb Case also took a fourth. Bev DeCamp finished fifth in the ’’0 and Julie Frantz took a sixth in the 110 low hurdles. Delton boys finish 5th in league track meet Kalamazoo Christian, as expected, walked off with the Kalamazoo Valley Association boys track title on Wednesday night Delton finished fifth. Panther coach Fred Pessell said the loss of multi-talented Dan Hogan — out with a pulled muscle in his leg — hurt his team in the meet. “It probably cost us 23 points,” said Pessell. "We gave it our best effort, but it was just one of those things." Delton had one individual champion in Jim Meade in the high jump. Ramon Baker in the discus and John Buchanan in the 3200 meter run grabbed seconds for the Panthers. Joe Shoup in the pole vault and Dan Thai man in the 800 meter run took thirds. 880 YARD RELAY............................ Middleville ■ Delton 1 MILE RUN .. Drenth (Dolton); Niedzielski (Delton) 440 YARD RELAY............................ Delton - Middleville 440 YARD DASH............ Com B Houuzhiid (Hosting.) 730 YARD LOW HURDLES..........Williams (Hasting.); Carroll (Dolton) 880 YARD RUN........................ Koocholo (Middleville); Baker (Delton) 220 YARD DASH............................ DeComp (Hastings): Vandermuelen (Mlddle'iTle) 2-MILE RUN Carpenter (Middleville); Good (Delton) MILE RELAY ........................ Kaechele 1 Vondormoeler (Sports Words to the “Y‘S“ YMCA Sommer Camp Applications Summer camp is just around the corner, and now is the time to start planning for your child’s week out at YMCA Camp Algonquin. The YMCA offers programs for boys and girls ages 5-14. For those 5-6 years old, there is a program called Tiny Tots. Those in the age range of 7-9 can participate in the co-ed day camp, and finally older boys and girls can participate in a resident camp ex­ perience. There is even a program for those 15 and older where the camp trains these individuals for future leadership positions, whether it be at camp, on the playgrounds or other club programs. Already the following camp sessions are filled: Tiny Tot (Afternoon), June 13-17; Tiny Tot (Afternoon), June 20-24; Boys* Resident Camp, June 27 - July 1; Co-Ed Day Camp, July 11-15; and Girls’ Resident Camp, August 1-5. There is still plenty of room in other sessions, but register early. SCOREBOARD YMCA SOFTBALL Game results for week of May 16. W LT Dodgers Pirates 3 0 0 3rd-tth Grade Boys 2 0 0 Braves 2 Yankees 1 2 0 Tigers 0 2 Rangers 0 3 0 Rangers 10 vs. Braves 11, Pirates 6 vs. Tigers 6, Dodgers 10 vs. Yankees 5. Tigers Red Sox Yankees Twins MSU UCLA Ohio State Penn State Michigan Notre Dame 3rd-4th Grade Giris 5th-6Lh Grade Boys 2 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 2 5th-6lb Grade Girls Notre Dame MSU UCLA Western 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 Davo Storms For more information and a detailed _______ brochu. j on all the summer camp programs, call the YMCA office at 945-4574. Backyard Pool Program - In our continued effort to make our community a safer place, with so much water available, the Hastings YMCA-Youth Council is now setting up its Because of last year’s response, and rate of swimmer advancement, the YMCA will be running its entire swim program in backyard pools this year. The YMCA will provide trained Water Safety Instructors to teach the youth. The class ratio will be one WSI to every 6-8 students. All classes will meet for eight days (Monday-Friday the first week, and Monday-Wednesday the second week. Thursday and Friday the second week will be used if some of the classes were cancelled due to bad weather). Classes will be offered for Parent-Child Water Interaction (for those parents and their 2-3 year olds), Toddler Swim (4-5 year olds), beginning, intermediate, swimmers, and lifesaving lessons will be offered during the following sessions: June 13-24, June 27 July 8, July 11-22, July 25 - August 5 and if need arises, August 8-19. Lifesaving, in­ termediates, and swimmers will be offered the first session only. Classes will be 30 minutes in length and will be offered during one of the following time periods: 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1 p.m. The cost of the program is $15 and it is to be paid at the time of registration. Checks should be made out to: Hastings Youth Council, and sent to Jeff Simpson, 43 Mead, Hastings, MI 49058. Registrations will be on a first come, first served basis. We will try to place your child in a pool near your neigh­ borhood. All participants will be notified by letter to confirm the class time, pool location and session enrolled. To register, please send your child’s name, your name, address, phone, emergency phone, grade to be in fall, school, and age, plus class registered for and your first and second choice for sessions. Please mail this form with your check to Jeff Simpson, Outdoor Pool Director, 43 Mead Street, Hastings. For more information, you may call Jeff at 945-3294. pretty bland. For the same amount of money you may already be paying in ser­ vice charges for plain, you could be get­ ting The Club. The Club is like a checking account, but it's loaded with lots of other goodies. Like personalized checks, and $100,000 in acciental death insurance for flights on sched­ uled airlines. With coverage for other types of accidental death. Emergency * Clubcash—our nationwide system of cash advances charged to your Visa or MasterCard—is another benefit we dish up. Plusdis­ counts on travel, lodging, entertainment and rental cars. Even substantial savings on books, records, tapes and products! Try The Club brand of checking. You may never go back to plain vanilla again. THE CLUB. Checking like it ought to be. Hational [Hastings West State at Broadway Member FDIC All deposits Insured up toHOO.OOO00 �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, May 26, 1983 — Page 10 Willison an example Conservation officers must be jack of all trades by Steve Vedder Brent Willison checks over the gear of a fisherman. Willison said be only writes three tickets for every 100 fishermen he stops. He said most anglers do follow the rules when it comes to buying licenses. If a person doesn't I ike spending long hours along in a car, be wouldn’t care for Brent Willison's job. If a person can’t coimt mediator skills among his talents, Willison says forget it, don't bother applying for his job. And if a person doesn’t like long, sometimes weird hours, don’t go into Willison’s line of work. In other words, don't become a Depart­ ment of Natural Resources conservation officer because all the above attributes are part of the job. If a person can’t deal with any of those characteristics, then he is simply in the wrong business. Willison, Barry County’s DNR con­ servation officer, recently had a visitor tag only with him on one of his typical working days. The visitor found this particular day to ceretot mainly of long, dusty car rides bet­ ween the county’s 327 named lakes to check the licenses of scores of fishermen. This was by no means the day’s only task, just the major one. Access sites had to be checked, a report of someone taking pot shots at geese had to investigated, and the part at Gun Lake had to be cruised looking for potential troublemakers. In short, a conservation officer must be able to handle a number of jobs, however small, In the cowse of one of his days. This day’s' work began shortly past 9:00 am. Since half season opens only three days from this day, Willison believes area lakes should be checked for bass fishermen intent on getting an illegal jump on the season. Willison find He visitor head out to Podunk Lake where the DNR has recently received reports of people shooting at wild geese in the area. Willison is asked why it is people just don’t leave the geese alone. “They probably in their minds have a reason," says Willson as the car pulls into the outskirts of the lake. “These people probably live at the lake and they feel because of the th-oppinp and such of the geese, that they are infringing on the beach area. "I guess they think it gives them a right to want to get rid of (he geese.” Willison says 50 per cent of the lake’s residents feed the geese, and the other 50 per cent don't want them around. No geese and no gun-toting individuals are found at the lake. The next stop to the Long Lake Pike Marsh where DNR fishery experts; are collecting small pike. The pike are hatched at Wolf Lake but brought to this marsh to grow. On this day the fish are being gathered to later transplant in surroundlag lakes. After leaving Long Lake, Willison makes his way to Cloverdale Lake and Gun Lake by mid-morning. A father-son fishing duo to chocked for their ftohiitf licenses at Gun Lake, which are in order. Brent believes people who fish without licenses usually stick out like sore thumbs. For example, somebody who has packed along a fair-sized amount of fishing gear would be more likely to be carrying his license than, say, somebody who looks like they just stopped alongside the road to drop a line. "We have a pretty good idea of who to check and when to move, on," admits Willison. He said most people don't mind being checked, and the gulity ones will eventually pay their fines without too much fanfare. Willison does remember, though, chasing down one particular violater for almost 300 yards. It turns out the man had four “lean­ hit" warrants against him, as well as 22 prior arrests for fishing violations. Fishing pressure, light at first, seems to be picking up as the morning wears on. Brent decides to pick up his boat at Yankee Springs and start going out onto the lakes to check licenses. “For the time of day, and the time of year, it looks like we’ll have fairly decent ac­ tivity,” says Brent of the day’s fishing pressure We pull into the garage to pickup the boat at about 10:45 in Jie morning. After a quick repairing of some equipment, we’re back on the road by 11:15. Around noon we run into a man fishing a little out of the wa^ stream from a dock. Willison checks for a license and the man does his best song and dance routine. Finally he admits he doesn’t have a license, and receives a ticket for his troubles. Once in the car, Brent is asked if people try to come up with original stories why they seem to be missing their license. “It’s something that is pretty common,’’ admits Willison as he starts the car. “People very seldon lay down for a ticket They usually tell me about someone else who is breaking the rules and ask why I don’t go after them?” Lunch time comes around 12:30 in Delton and we’re back on the road at 1:00 p.m. The longer one rides with Willison the more one realizes the man must know every road in the county. Brent says that comes after 16 years of working in Barry County. “Five years is about what it takes to learn the roads if you really try," he says. “If you don’t try to learn the roads you’d probably never know’em.” We finally make our way to Fish Lake where the boat is launched. Once on the water Willtoon checks a number of licenses and finds no violations. The boats are also checked for flotation devices and fish limits. One man is sent back to shore by Brent when it is found he has no life preserver on board. Willison isn’t surprised that most of the fishermen seem to have their licenses in perfect order. "We 'isually only write about three tickets for every 100 fishermen we check,” he says. “Sometimes you hit a real bonanza and wind up writing a bunch of tickets." The day is sunny and a bit breezy and Willison looks over to his visitor and seems to read his mind. “It’s a shame to get payed for going for a boat ride, isn't it?” he smiles the boat pulls away from one of the other boats. We check a few more licenses and head back to the public access. The boat is loaded back on it’s trailer and by 3:00 we’re headed for Deep Lake. Willison checks a couple of licenses at Deep Lake, but again finds everybody has their licenses in order. By 3:30 we find ourselves on the road again headed back to Gun Lake. Here Willison drives through the park looking over the young swimmers and campers arriving for the Memorial Day weekend. He says he doesn’t usually intervene into park business unless he’s asked. “If there i? a big crowd we might stay sometimes," he says. “If not we don’t hang around. We let the park rangers take care of business.” We slowly make our way back to Hastings after 4:00 p.m. It’s probably been one of Willison's easier days, but his visitor is dragging. Brent is asked if he ever gets tired of the job. "If it started getting to me I’d change," he answers simply. “The hoirs are part of the job. Actually that is the lenient part of this job. You can set your own hours. “I guess that’s why we woik the long hoirs. Because we’re really not forced to do it.” A stop at the courthouse and some paperwork later on in the office basement of his home dose out the day for Willison. Brent examines some of the small pike at the Long Lake Pike Marsh. The pike are left at the marsh to grow and become adjusted to the wild. Later they will be transplanted to other lakes in Barry County. The survival rate of these particular pike is very low due mainly to natural predators. (Bonner photo) Ki Once on Fish Lake, Brent stops a number of boats looking for any violation such as lack of flotation device or fish limit. Michigan Outdoor Report: General Outdoor Conditions - If today’s weather carries on through this will be a perfect Memorial Day Weekend. It is gorgeous out! Sunny with a little breeze and the temperatures arealready in the 70’s this morning. A nice change after last week’s rainy days. Fishing - Most ports on Lake Michigan are still reporting good success. In New Buffalo they are catching steelhead, coho and browns in about 160 ft. in deep water. At St Joseph kings were hitting around the piers down about 30 ft on jointed J-plugs and coho on the surface in 80 ft of water on Silver Strikers. South Haven reported slow but the o.ies being caught are larger fish. Some success in 50 ft of water H mile from shore using silver lures. Chinook and a few coho have been hitting at Saugatuck in the top 30 feet Early morning pier fishing has been good, mostly for browns and a few lake trout Best baits are smelt and spawn bags. The St. Joseph Fishing Tournament was held May 21 and 22. 80 boats took a total of 1341 fish The eight biggest from each boat were weighed in for a total of 6,841.5 lbs. which averages out to 7 lbs. per fish. DNR fish personnel sampled 1202 of the fish, a breakdown of species and average length is as follows: Lake trout - 453, 26.4"; coho • 98, 23.2’’; Chinook - 635, 25.3”; steelhead - 11, 25.6" and brown trout - 5, 26.1". Inland fishing has been slow, cool weather is still putting a damper on things. Some pike success has been on Long Lake, Cloverdale. Gun Lake (Barry Co.) has produced some Alumni baseball game set for Hastings Hastings baseball coach Bernie Oom has announced the annual Ahimni-Varsity baseball game is scheduled for Monday, May 30 at 3 p.m. The first game will be a regulation game between this year’s Saxon varsity ano the alumni of Oom's past teams. If enough alumni are present a second game between the alumni will be played. Any alumni players interested in playing should contact coach Oom this week. Fans interested in seeing the ex-Saxon stars are invited to attend. fairly good catches of crappie and perch.) With the warming weather, bluegills should, start tutting on surface poppers and spiders. Bass season opens Saturday. They are starting to bed now which makes them a bit more difficult to catch. Try something to make them angry like a salamander or worm dropped into their bedding area. They will pick it up to remove it Many questions have come in about the catch limit for trout and salmon. The con­ fusion seems to be with the brook and brown trout; after you have caught you* limit cf 5 in any combination (brook, brown, rainbow, lake trout; splate, coho, chinook, kokanee, pink, Atlantic salmon) you may take an additional 5 brown or brook from streams between May 30 and Sept 30. So yes it to possible to take ten brown or brook legally from streams. Other Outdoor Sharts - White morels are out all over. Many people have come back with baskets full. A good place to look to in old aspen stands. If you are going up north mushroom hinting please be very careful in the woods. Fire danger is still high there. State parks will be in full swing for Memorial Day Weekend. Reservations have been filled for the past couple months. Parks in region III (southern Michigan) will start filling up Wednesday if the weather stays nice This office will have a report on the availability of sites so give us a call before starting out. Wildlife Division is still very interested in hearing about turkey and turkey brood sightings. Give this office a call if you have any information to report. Chicken B.B.Q. Dinner SUNDAY, MAY 29 Serving Noon to 5 P.M. Knights of Cohmbus Hall WEST STATE RD., HASTINGS For Take-out Dinners Phone .945-9057 Man...*4.50 CSUKIUM«r...*2.00 CMMDthdtr5...FREE FrocM<fa«o... “Snrfcn for Ghana" Fuad STANDBY FOR NEWS! PAUL HARVEY IM AM. 12:05 NOON S-J8P.M. Paul Harvey’s... “The Rest of the Story” 5:30 P.M. Announcing SATURDAY BANKING in Hastings Our drive-in service is open from 8:30 to noon each and every Saturday. Now you’re able to make deposits and withdrawals, make loan payments and cash checks on Saturday. In essence, you’re able to do most of your banking on Saturday, from the comfort of your car. WBCH ...Stereo 100 FM ...AM1220 Offices in Hastings and Middleville Member FDIC Serving yourfinancial needs since 1886! �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, May 26. 1983 — Page 11 what’s cookin Upgrade graduation standards? (This is part of a continuing weekly series of articles about a variety of concerns and recommendations on issues facing public education that were aired by a group of Hastings and Delton-Kellogg high school students during a recent 5tate-sponsort(] Student Leadership Forum). by Elaine Gilbert Students at the forum believe graduation requirements at their respective schools should be upgraded. They also want to have a voice in determining the curriculum to en­ sure that it adequately prepares them for college. The following comments incorporate the students’ basic concerns and suggestions for improvements in the their curriculums: Concern — Some students do poorly in classes because they have never learned effective ways to take lecture notes. Recommendation — Stuents should be taught note taking skills before they start high school. This week featuring... JoAnn Fluke Concern — Math is not stressed enough. Recommendation — Students should be required to take more math in order to graduate. JoAnn Fluke (center) shore* some cooking tips and recipe* with daughter Jill (left) and daughter-in-law Laura. One of JoAnn'* favorite recipe* is a company ham loaf that has an interesting flavor and a tasty topping. The tiny gift shop in Penrack Hospital which is big on uniqueness and quality is a meaningful enterprte for this week's cook, JoAnn Fluke. JoAnn is one of the women who serves on the gift shop board, participating in buying items for the shop and helping to make it ran smoothly. She and a host of other volunteers have been instrumental in raising thousands of dollars from sales at the gift shop to purchase equipment for the Intensive Care Unit at Pennock. Since 1MB, JoAnn has served on the gift shop board, logging between 1,000 to 1,000 hours of volunteer service. Buying trips to stock the hospital's gift shop with interesting merchandise sometimes take JoAnn to Chicago. She helps with selecting items like baby clothes and toys for the Christmas shopping season. The health care field receives a high priority rating in the live* of JoAnn and her busband, Richard. He is the executive director at Pennock Hospital. JoAnn also is oc call to wait in local physicians' offices when a substitute is needed. She was for­ merly employed nine yean with Hasting* Medical Group. Boni in Alma, JoAm has lived most of her life in Hastings Her parents moved here when she was a year old, but they later moved to Ohio for about two years and returned to Hastings after World War II. After JoAm and her husband were married, they lived in Louisiana for a short time and spent a year in Germany when he was stationed with the U.S. Army. The couple also resided in Vicksburg for several years when he was associated with the Simpson Lee Paper Co. A Hastings High School graduate, JoAnn earned a teaching degree at Albion College where she and her husband met She taught as a substitute at Hastings High for about three years, until daughter Jill was born. When JoAnn was substituting, she and another woman were the only substitute teachers available for high school jobs. That's quite a switch from today's abun­ dance of teachers, she notes. Besides Jill, the Flukes have a son, Christopher who graduated from Michigan Tech and now is an accountant with Jack Walker in Hastings. Jill is a junior at Albion College, majoring in economics and management An interest in local schools and the com­ munity has prompted JoAnn to be involved in serving several different organizations over the years. She currently is a member of the local United Fund board and served as its president several years ago. She also served on the Hastings Board of Education for eight years. During that time she had the honor of presenting high school diplomas to both of her children. Asa member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings, JoAnn has served as Sunday School Superintendent and has been a member of a women's church circle. During the late ’M's and early 70's, JoAnn served on the board of Family and Children's Services, a non-profit organization which offers a broad program of professional and psycho-social treatment to help individuals, families, and children in such areas as adoption and marriage counseling. “Of all of the boards I’ve served on I en­ joyed the Family and Children's Services board the most because it is such a wor­ thwhile organization," she said. “During the late 'M’s and early 70's, it was very difficult to find homes for all the newborn babies who were up for adoption. It would sometimes take almost a year to place a baby because there just were not enough parents available. Now, the situation is a complete reversal. (Prospective adoptive) parents sometimes have to wait three to four years before a baby is available for adop­ tion." On a lighter note, JoAnn enjoys a variety of avocational interests. “I love spectator sports...basketball and football. I like to walk and read and I enjoy old movies...I do needlework in spurts. “Dick and I enjoy seeing plays and we like to travel...We got the travel bug when we lived in Germany and it gets in your blood," she laughs. Some of their favorite trip* have been journeys to Australia, New Zeeland, Tahiti, England, Switzerland, and Austria. “I like to bring souvenirs home from each country we visit," she said. JoAm also has a collection of blue and white Royal Copenhagen plate*. On the family’s regular dinner plates, family members and guests enjoy being served JoAnn'* “Company Ham Loaf." “Everybody seems to like iL It’s easy to prepare and it ha* a good flavor. The rolled oats and tapioca (in the recipe) made a difference," she said. The ham loaf also freezes well for baking at a futire time. Recommendation — There should be an orientation week for students entering high school. Teachers should meet with these incoming students to explain their classes and the demands associated with the classes. WE MAY BE ABLE TO REDUCE YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS Concern — The past is stressed too much in some of our courses with little emphasis placed on the future. Recommendation — More class time must be spent on present and future issues. The past has value but should not be stressed at the expense of the present and future. Concern — Many high school graduates are unprepared for college. Recommendation — Schools must make sure they have a curriculum that adequately prepares their students for higher education. INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP American Community Concern — Too much counselor time is spent on discipline problems. Recommendation — Counselors must spend more time on helping students prepare for their future education and career goals. Concern — Our graduation standards are too lenient. Recommendation — Graduation requirements should be upgraded. Concern — Many teachers are not up-todate in their subject areas. Recommendation — Teachers that are obsolete in their subjects should be required to attend seminars to update their knowledge. Teacher? must teach current information. Concern — Students have little say as to what is taught in their curriculum. Recommendation — Students should be polled to determine what classes they need and have interest in. Concern — We question if physical education should be a graduation requirement. 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Dunham IS, D. Goodyear 16. J. Ketchum 14. J. Jacobs 7. J. Warner H. Burke 12, M Bocon 11. G. Etter 10. B. Hollister 9. 5. Baxter 8. F. Rothfuss 6, D. Holl 4, A. Havens 3. F. McMillan 1. L. Perry 13, F. Ziegler 2. A. Steury 18, J. Hopkins 5. G. Lawrence 15. P. Lubienlecki 16. D. Jacobs 14. P. Siegel 7, J. Sullivan 17. 17. POSTPONED MATCHES: E. Mathes 18. J. Warner 17. T. Dunham 15, T. Dunham 15, J. Coleman 13, G. Cove 11. G. Gahan 10. B. Stanley 9, B. Stanley 9. J. Jacobs 7. J. Jacobs 7. B. McGinnis 6. W. Nitz 3. D. Goodyear 16. D. Fluke 5. D. Goodyear 16. J. Warner 17. J. Warner 17. G. Gahan 10, T. Dunham 15. G. Gahan 10. L. Gillespie 8, B. Stanley 9. T. Suther<% and 2, J. Warner 17. B. McGinnis 6. POSTPONED MATCHES: A. Steury 18. J. Sullivan 17. D. Jacobs 14. L. Perry 13, L. Perry 13. H. Burke 12. M. Bacon 11. B. Hollister 9. P. Siegel 7. F. Rothfuss 6. J. Hopkins 5, A. Havens 3. F. Ziegler 2, P. Lubienlecki 16. A. Steury 18. F. McMillon i, J. Sullivan 17. G. Lawrence 15, A. Steury 18. G. Etter 10. S. Baxter 8. B. Hollister 9, J. Sullivan 17. M. Bacon 11. F. Rothfuss6. D. Holl 4. GREEN DIVISION A blast from the past overcame Mary Youngs fourth grade Michigan history class at Central School last week. The class recently celebrated Michigan Week by turning their classroom into a oneroom schoolroom of the past. All the advantages of the present were discarded for articles of the past. For example, the students used a chalkboard instead of paper and pens. Instead of using the school’s drinking fountain a bucket and ladle were brought into the classroom. A dunce seat was set up and the kids cooked their own lunch — beat stew — in­ stead of eating the school’s food. SILVER DIVISION June*... Scheduled Metchce S. Coty 12. C. Morey U.S. Loltus 10 J. Wood 9, B. Moore 8. B. Wilisoa 6. H. Bottcher 4. B. Rohde 3, R. Dawe 1. B. Birke 13, R. Flora 2. L. Archer IB. J. PanfilS, J. Kennedy 15. M. Dorman 16. M. Cook 14. D. Beduhn 7, D. Cleveland 17. 0. Shaw 12. A. Jarvis 11, M. Darrow 10. C. Peuroch 9, B. Weller 8, R. Miller 6, M. Corrigan 4, F. Mogg 3. D. Hoekstra 1. Ron Miller 13. B. Wallin 2. J. Czinder 18. T. Bellgraph 5, G. Begg 15, L. Vanporl Fleet 16, B. Keller 14, R. Beyor 7. A. Hahn 17. POSTPONED MATCHES: L. Archer IB. D. Cleveland 17. D. Cleveland 17. M. Dorman 16. M. Dorman 16, M. Cook 14. C. Morey 11. S. Loftus 10, J. Wood9, J. Wood 9. D. Beduhn 7. D. Beduhn 7. D. Beduhn 7. J. Panfil 5. J. Panfil 5, H. Bottcher 4, B. Rohde 3, R. Flora 2, R. Dawe 1. M. Dorman 16, L. Arc.ser 18, J. Panfil 5, B. Bkke 13. M. Cook 14. M. Dorman 16. J. Kennedy 15, S. Loftus 10, J. Kennedy 15, B. Moore 8, 8. Rohde 3. 5. Coty 12, J. Wood 9. R. Flora 2, R. Dawe 1, C. Morey 11, M. Dorman 16. R. Dawe 1, H. Bottcher 4, H. Bottcher 4. POSTPONED MATCHES: J. Czinder 18. A. Hohn 17, G. Begg 15. G. Begg 15. R. Miller 13, D. Shaw 12. A. Jarvis 11, M. Darrow 10, C. Peuroch 9. R. Beyer 7. R. Beyor 7. P. Mogg3, B. Wollin 2, B. Wallin 2. D. Hoekstra 1. A. Jarvis 11, J. Czinder 18. L. Vanport Fleet 16. A. Hahn 17, A. Hahn 17. J. Czinder 15, M. Darrow 10. G. Begg 15. P Mogg 3. B. Weller 8. D. Shaw 12, R. Miller 6. AH Corrigan 4. R. Miller 6. B. Wallin 2. GOLD DIVISION June •... WchidwUd Matches G. Holman 12. F. Farrell 11. L Alnslie 10. R. Consoni 9, G. Youngs 8, G. Ironside 6. G. Hamaty 4, L. Lang 3. B. Miller 1. T. Chase 13. 8. Stock 2. D. Lorenger 18. J. Hoke 5, 8. VanderVoen 15. D. Cotter 16. D. Foster 14. 8. Krueger 7. J. Fhher 17. Candidate night, continued WHITE DIVISION Jama C . . Schadidad Matches N. Gordnor 7. H. Nokm 6. R. Colbry 5. J. Burkholder 4. D. Ell>s 1, B. losty 2, T. loop 9, B. Fuller 8. T. Johnson 10, J. Toburen 3. POSTPONED MATCHES: T. Johnson 10. B. Fuller 8. B. Fuller 8, B. Fuller 8, N. Gordnor 7, H. Nolan 6, R. Colbry 5, D. Ellis 1. N. Gardner 7, J. Burkholder 4. H. Nolan 6, J. Toburen 3. J. Toburen 3. B. losty 2, H. Nokm 6. H. Nolan 6. POSTPONED MATCHES: 0. lorenger 18, D. Lorenger 18. J. Fisher 17, .* Fisher 17. T. Chase 13. G. Holman 12. R. Consoni 9. J. Hoke 5. G. Hamaty Central School students (from left) Jenna Merritt, Bobbi Jo Nelson, and Mary Sweetland enjoy eating their beef stew during their study of Michigan Week and the state's history. SERVICES House For Sale HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER: Private setting, three bedrooms, super condition. Price reduced. 9484270, Hastings. FOR SALE: Desirable 3*4acre place on good road; Hastings School District. Ranch house, with in­ sulation, yellow aluminon siding, nearly new brown roof. Two bedrooms, with oak floors, double cedar lined closets. Handy car­ peted kitchen, built-in range. Four-piece tile bath with built-ins. Enclosed back porch for laundry. Large Thermopane windows on south. Large living room. Oil furnace. PLUS: Four room house with bath and separate septic tank, for rent or in­ laws. ALSO: 22’x405 barn, with shop, stable, and garage with opener. Good garden; berries, perennials, shade, pasture. 115,000 down, balance land contract. Shown by appointment. OBB2976. (tfn) GUN LAKE AREA * BY OWNER: Year around home or vacation hideaway, many extras. Possible terms. Mid$30s. 14164727888. (5-36) FOR SALE: fNxr bedroom farmhouse, garage, near Woodland, natural gas, 1*4 acres. 829,000. Phone 3874140. (tfn) Apartment House FOR RENT FOR RENT: 3 room apart­ ment, clean, and cheery, furnished with utilities. Phone 945-5439. RENT WITH OPTION: Algonquin Lake frontage, three bedroom, walkout, 2car garage. Enjoy it this summer! Tboraspple VaBey Development. Phone 9488959.______________________ MOBILE HOMES MARLETT MOBILE HOME FOR SALE: 10’x55’, new furnace, new patio awning, new kitchen floor, two bedrooms, tip-out in living room, on a lot in park, under 85,000.948-2953, Hastings. (62) MOBILE HOME: 1976 Ramada, three beck-ooms, two full baths, fully car­ peted, 3-in-l shingles, 24’x48’, very nice, 819,500. 852-9292, Nashville. (6-2) FOR SALE: IZ’xfiO' trailer, setup in Baltimore Trailer Park. Phone 948-9020. (tfn) MOBILE, modular, and double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) WANTED WANTCD: House to rooi or lease. Executive seeks 3-4 bedroom house in Hastinp. Excellent references. Reply to Ad No. 825, In Care of the Reminder, P.O. Box 188, HastttVS. MI 49068. (5-36) MEETINGS Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 7854829. (tfn) EVENTS The HEA Retirement. Banquet is June 4, IMS at the Midde-ViBa. Social hour is from 6 pjn. to 7 pan., dinner at 7 pm. The price of tickets: 87.56. We would like to extend an invitation to all school employees and those formerly employed by ths Hastings Public Schooto. We would like to see you there Call Barb Burkholder for reservation and tickets. Cards of Thanks We wish to tnank our relatives and friends for your thought fulness and kindness during the time of our great loss. Special thanks to Fr. Cooaani, Fr. John, St Rose Guild, Mr. Wren, neighbors and friends. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we will always be grateful. Helen Grogan James A Perry Grogan Richard, Mary A Michelle Grogan Jeffrey A Liu Grogan Stuart E. Grogan HAPPY ADS PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, reflnlahing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service Joe Mis Plano Sales sad Service. Cell MS-9888 (tfn) SEWING MACHINES: R«f»ir most mikes and models. Sala and service of White. We make "housecalb''.MB-2932, Doc's tn Hastii^. (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville. 85M891. (tfn) FURNITURE REFIN* USING A REPAIR: Free estimates, pick up and delivery. Mark Heidt, 7953850, Middleville (6-16) MENDING BASKET: For household and clothing alteration, new zippers and coat linings, call 945-9712. (tfn) ______________ Help Wanted JOBS OVERSEAS: Big money fast 820,000 to 150,000 pha per year. Call 1-2164533000, ext 2212. (6-2) HELP WANTED: Clerical secretary, filing cterts and receptionists. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0875, Aarantek Jab Service. PART-TIME WARD CLERK: Hours 12 noon to 8 p.m., two days a week, every other weekend off. Call 9452407. (5-38) HELP WANTED: Drivers owner operators, delivery drivers, etc. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0875, Aaraatek Job Service. WELCOME WAGON: Interview now for job op­ portunity in June. Openings in Hastings for represen­ tative positions. Flexible part-time hours. Car required. Training provided. Call 1451-3144, Grand Rapids or write Welcome Wagon, 1301 Mary Mark, Jenison, MI 49428. EOE (6-2) HELP WANTED: Waitresses, hostesses and others. Fee. Call Jim, 3440675, Aarantek Job Service. BOYS OR GIRLS, 11 years or older, interested in being a carrier for the Grand Rapids Press, call 9484126. WANTED: Assistant manager for campground. Retired couple who enjoy camping and people. 6238390, Delton. ...iomuona may hove sent you o happy ad I Land For Sale BEHIND EVERY GOOD BUSINESS IS A WOMAN. AND THE WOMAN BEHIND J-AD GRAPHICS IS HAVING A BIRTHDAY TODAY. SO...HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALICE! The Whole Crew. LAKE LOT: Algonquin Lake, 60 ft frontage. 9488877. (6-9) HAPPY 38th A 4Bth Jack and Diana from one who will soon be there, too! HELP WANTED: RN wanted for part-time em­ ployment with new home health care agency. Car required. Call Madlyn Perkins at 1-964-9429 for more information._________ JOBS WANTED PAINTING: Experienced painter looking for interior and exterior work. Free estimate. Phone 945-2897. (62) WANTED: Work throwing hay bales, shoveling dirt, plus similar outdoor labor. Phone 945-9980. The Gettysburg Address was memorized by small groups of students and the clock was covered by a sheet. Instead of desks, long benchs were used by the students. Mary Youngs said her class enjoyed most of the activities, wliich included the “adopting” of 85-year old Henry Edgar of Provincial House. “I think the kids backs are sore from sitting on the benches,’’ said Mrs. Youngs. “I think they thought it would be a little more fun. “I also think they had difficulty writing without their pencils and notebooks. They took those things for granted.” INTERIOR - EXTERIOR PAINTING WANTED: Good work, very reasonable rates. 945-3165. I WOULD LIKE TO TUTOR your elementary age child in math and reading. 945-2283. (6-2) GARAGE SALES FUR SALE: May 26 thru May 28,9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 1993 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings. Sofa, two chairs, dinette set, gas stove, double bed, twin bed. PETS FOR SALE: AKC cocker spaniel puppies, one parti color male, also solid blacks. Phone 616-672-7388, Martin. (S-26) AKC REG. GREAT DANE PUPPIES: Harlequin and black, 8100 to 8200. 765-5384, Freeport (5-26)___________ FOR SALE: Doberman puppies. Call 795-7472 after 5 D.m., Middleville. (6-2) POODLE: Cute, cuddly, AKC registered toy puppies. 7957133, Middleville. ■i FARM EQUIPMENT FARM TRACTOR, combine and equipment parts - new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company, US. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 8774666. Also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 3744801. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS USED CHURCH ORGAN: Good condition. Nice starter organ for small church or home practice organ for church organist. 32 note pedal board. Will handle classical or gospel music equally well. 948-8588, mornings only. (5-26) HOUSEHOLD FOR SALE: 25 cu. ft. chest Gibson freezer, eight years old, good condition, $250. 7218126. HIDE-A-BED SOFA FOR SALE: 8225. 945-5866. FOR SALE: 91 inches of gold fur sofa, 830. 795-3037, Middleville. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE: Cement cemetery urns and lawn ornaments. Don Haywood, 595Hammond Rd., Hastings, 9484743. (5-26)____________ URN FILLS from $10.99; pots and arrangements for the yard, flats of petunias, marigolds, tomato and pepper plants. $6.75; also shade plants and more. SAS Farm Market. 795-9758. Middleville. (5-26) BEDDING PLANTS, fruit trees, raspberries, mixed pots (or urn liners. Barlow Nursery on M43, 9484634. (5-26) R E POSSESSED SIGN! Nothing down! Take over payments $58 monthly. 4’x8’ flashing arrow sign. New bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. Call FREE 1400426-7446, anytime. (6-2) WATKINS PRODUCTS: Call Shirley . .Norris, Hickory Corners, 671-5535. Need extra income? Sell Watkins Products - home, work, etc. TX5B0 YAMAHA: 6,900 miles; 8 ft. pickup cap. 9455790._____________________ FOR SALE: Bicycles and repair. 948-2377. (6-2) HAHN ROTOTILLER: 4 hp., 8140. 8524245. (64) FRANKLIN WOOD STOVE with Magic Heat. 948-2134, Hastings. (64) USED CARS and TRUCKS 1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME: 2-dr., automatic, air conditioning, bucket seats, power steering and brakes, vinyl roof, tinted glass. Art Meade Auto Sales, 9484111, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1979 Buick Riviera, 33,000 miles, 350 V8, power everything, leather seats, padded vinyl top, AMFM 8-track, cruise, rustproofed, NADA 89,000, asking 87,650, best offer. 9488676. (5-26) 1979 CHEVROLET ^4 TON PICKUP TRUCK: 350, automatic. Ait Meade Auto Sales, 9484111, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1974 Vega hatchback, 4-speed, 8400. 795-7449, Middleville, after 4 p.m. (5-26) ____________ 1978 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO: 305, automatic, air conditioning, loaded. Art Meade Auto Sales, 9484111, Hastings. 1979 PONTIAC GRAND LeMANS 'WAGON: V4, automatic, air conditioning, sharp. Art Meade Auto Sales. 9484111, Hastings. DATSUN 1975 B-210: 2-dr., 4speed, new tires, exhaust and paint, low miles, ex­ cellent, 81,500. 948-8838, Hastings. 1971 CHEVROLET UL PALA: 2-dr., V4, automatic, power steering and brakes, air conditioning, new exhaust system, Michelin tires, Florida car - no rust, paint sun faded, runs good, $700. Phone 945-5274. FOR SALE: 1975 Ford LTD Landau, loaded, excellent shape, new radials, dependable, 68,000 miles, $1,500 or best offer. 795-9144, Middleville. (6-2) FOR SALE: 1978 Toyota station wagon. 39,000 miles. Cail 945-9446 after 3:30 p.m. FOR SALE: 1969 Chevy Impala. $250 or best offer. Phone 948-9014. 1974 FORD MAVERICK: Some rust, automatic, mechanically good, good tires, $600. 948-2409. 1981 PLYMOUTH TC3: 47,000 miles, clean, $3,300 or best offer. 948-2212, Hastings. 1976 FORD GRAN TORINO: 79,000 miles, no rust, cruise, stereo, $1,600. 9488463, after 5 p.m. (5-26) FOR SALE: 1964 Corvair, $400 firm. 945-2000, Hastings. (tfn)______________________ 1979 PINTO: AM-FM stereo, new radials, A-l, excellent condition, $2,395 or best offer. 7954805, Middleville. curriculum study, as published in the Banner? Are the recommendations realistic, and if so, how should they be implemented? 3. ) As a board member, by what method would you evaluate the effectiveness of the central administration, building principals and teaching staff? How does this evaluation relate to the tenure law? 4. ) What would be your personal priorities in reinstating cut programs and services? Please explain why you chose that order. After each candidate lias answered a question, time will be allowed for each of the other candidates to comment on the others’ answers. When all four questions have been an­ swered and discussed, each candidate will be allowed to present and discuss issues he would like to bring before the public. This will be followed by a short intermission. The floor will then be opened to the public to ask the candidates questions. Prior to the meeting, the candidates will iiave had an opportunity to respond in writing to eight questions. These written answers will be distributed to the audience at the candidates night. The written questions are as follows: 1. ) Do you believe that more millage is needed to support Hastings schooto? If so, what factors should be considered in deciding bow much and when to ask for it? 2. ) What is you* position on the use of vohmtotrs to provide library, music and art services, noon supervisors and coaches for athletics? What do you think the result of extensive vuhmtoerism will be? 3. ) What should be the rote of the Board of Education in passing a millage vote? 4. ) How can we improve educational quality in Hastings schooto without increased costs? Ptease be as specific as possible. 5. ) Whose responsibility should it be to provide special education services, and the funding for those services, for the youngsters of the Hastings area? As a board member, what would you do about the present state of special education in Hastings? 6. ) Would it be more to the benefit of the school system to hire a curriculum director from outside the system or from within? Explain why. 7. ) On matters of board policy, should your own considered opinion be quite different from the vast majority of those who elected you, what would you do? 8. ) Do you have any particular interests, or pet projects, that as a board member, you would like to see enacted upon? If so, pteoae explain. Thomas Freridge, chairman of the can­ didates' night for the Hastings Education Association, describes the meeting as an opportunity to give each candidate equal exposure to public scrutiny. Those wanting more information can contact Freridge at 945-4205 evenings. Negotiations, continued At the start of the talks late teat year the commissioners, faced with uncertain state funding, had proposed that all county em­ ployees accept a freeze on salary levels and fringe benefits. The Courthouse Association, in response, took a “wait and see attitude”. Association officials at that time said they wanted “more information on the 1983 budget” and on the commissioners' spending priorities. They also expressed a desire to see where the county’s finances were halfway through the year. A hike in state income taxes since then by the state legislature made projections of state funding more stablized. Happy Birthday Nuclear 'college* celebrates first year MOTOR HOMES FOR SALE: 32 ft Allegro deluxe motor home, 20,000 miles. Call 945-3647. Travel Trailers BUY FACTORY DIRECT: Lightweight, fiberglass Scamp 13’ and 16’ travel trailers and new 19’ 5th wheel. Call now toll free 1800-3464962 for free brochire and save! (5-26) MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE: Honda CL360, excellent shape, low mileage, electric start lady owned, $525 or best offer. 7959144, anytime, Middleville. (6-2) SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE: T350, 1972, runs excellent $300, including helmet. 9459142. (6-2) FOR SALE: Suzuki 1973 RV125, $300. 852-9370. FOR SALE: 1978 Kawasaki 750LTD, excellent condition, with extras. 795-7588, after 4 p.m., Middleville. DIRT BIKES: ’77 Yamaha 175IT, $600; ’72 Suzuki 125TS, $300; ’81 Maico490, $950. 8529245. (64) FOR SALE: 1977 GL1000 motorcycle, 14,000 miles, with extras. 852-9336. FOR SALE: Due to my health - a 1978 Kawasaki KZ400 with tools, helmet and full dressed, 2,000 miies, in excellent condition, for $1,200. Cal) 9484563 after 4 p.m._________________ FOR SALE: 1981 FL-HS Harley Davidson, 300 miles, $5,500. 945-4877. (6-2) FOR SALE: 1970 Honda 350, runs, asking $300 . 945-4395. (5-26) 1978 HONDA GOLD WING: Full dress, low mileage, $2,900. 721-3475, Banfield. (526) Boats FOR SALE: 17 ft. Glaspar boat with Cuddy cabin, 75 hp. Johnson motor, full cover, Gator trailer, $2,000 firm. 795-7659, Middleville. “Simulators," computer-controlled replicas of the control rooms at the utility’s Palisades and Midland nuclear generating plants. Gene Hinsley couldn’t have asked for a better “birthday” pre­ situation, right down to the sounds the operator would hear. sent The Midland Nuclear Training Center which he directs cele­ brated its first yeai recently with the arrival of sophisticated equipment that makes the facility one of the largest and bestequipped in the nation. In fact the training center is sc sophisticated that it actually is closer to a small technical col­ lege. Packed into its 70,000 square feet are 16 classrooms, 15 conference rooms, a library, an auditorium, and five laboratories filled with the most up-to-date equipment available. Nearly 50 instructors, technical and ad­ ministrative personnel operate the $42 million center. The center is minutes away from the Midland Nuclear Co­ generation Plant which will begin operating in early 19<S5. During its first year nearly 2,000 employees of Consumers Power Company, which owns and operates the training center, have taken classes there. The *n>is lets operators gain ex­ perience in the way real plants would actually operate and react Control room operators aren’t the only people using the training center. It also is designed to sharpen the nuclear knowledge and skills of technicians, inspec­ tors, engineers, maintenance personnel and clerical and sec­ retarial support staffs assigned to the Company’s Palisades, Midland and Big Rock Point nuclear plants. center offers 26 courses, ranging from basic introductory classes to advanced chemistry and health physics, and lasting from several days to several months. But the pride of the nuclear training center are its “simu­ lators,” computer-controlled rep­ licas of the control rooms at the utility’s Palisades and Midland nuclear generating plants. With these simulators, licensed opera­ tors can update their skills and requalify for federal licenses, and new operators can receive ad­ vanced training under real-life conditions. The control-room consoles duplicate instrument readings and reactions under any possible Sharpening skills in one of five labs. "The training facilities help us build a complete, well-trained team at each of our nuclear plants,” says Hinsley. "The train­ ing offered here goes beyond what is required by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. It’s good insurance.” “We are committed to con­ tinuing a tradition of producing electrical power safely and ef­ ficiently at our nuclear plants. Safety and reliability are a direct result of thorough training, and you can’t find a better place for that than the Midland Nuclear Training Center." This advertisement is paid for by the shareholders of Consumers Power Company. 23-255-E � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-06-02.pdf 56342aa2dbeaeb1c351cde850d4ac8fd PDF Text Text June 2,1983 School board candidates address citizen concerns News-Wrap EDC to meet for “contact program” by Norma Peterson The CityCounty Economic Devdopnent Coounioion win meet on Wednesday, June 3, 15,33, 39 end July 1> end 30, at 7 p.m. in the Hutinp City Council Chamber, to plan their "Im duatry Contact and Reeponae Program.’’ Minidea of the meeting win be available at the Halting! Area Chamber M Commerce, 115 S. Jet'.ema SL in Haatmgi. Four candidates for the Hastings Board of Education faced some 40 area citizens and teachers in a question and answer session, Tuesday, sponsored by the Hastings Education Association (HEA). The meeting was held in the high school lecture hall. The candidates running for two two-year seats on the board are incumbent George Wibalda, 4599 Tillotson Lake Rd.; Hugh Fullerton, 625 W. Green St.; James Toburen, 914N. Glenwood Dr.; and Michael Trahan, 700 S. Cass St They responded to a variety of oral and written questions prepared by the HEA as well as questions from the audience. In answer to the question, “What is your response to the results of the recent boardsponsored system-wide curriculm study as published in the Banner? Are the recom­ mendations realistic and if so tiw should they be implemented? Toburen, Trahan and Wibalda felt that the citizens should be commended. All, however, cited funding as a problem in term.’ of implementation. It was pointed out that as a result at the study, the drivers education program has been upgraded, the six-hour day reinstated and efforts for building improvement and maintenance are underway. Fullerton expressed disappointment in the study. He felt that the committees were given little direction and insufficient time to adequately meet the needs for a quality study and report. Fullerton chaired the communications committee. Youths blameci for local phone and power outage Police eaid three youthe are raeponsible for a phone and power outage that affected the Haatinga Fire Department, and left fow area commtmltiea without regular fire dispat­ ching service A Hasting City Police apokesperson said three juveniles, all 13 yernsof age, were jumping on a guy wire connected to a ut ility pole on MUI St., near the fire department, about 7:30 p.m. Wed­ nesday night, causing electrical con­ ductors to sway, touch, and tarn in three placer A spokesman for Bail Telephone Comprny said that the downed elec­ trical lines came in contact with a phone cable entering the fire station, ousliu the otone outace. The Middleville, Nashville, Woodland and Freeport fire departments, which all diapatch through the Hastings Fire station, were without such service until 1:30 a.m., whan phone service was restored. Residents in those towns, and Hastings, were reportedly asked through radio appeals to place their emergency calls through the Barry County Sheriff Dept. A department spokesman said there were no fires reported in that time. Electrical sartve wee restored to M customers along Jefferson, Min and Michigan streets about 0:30 pm. The candidates were also asked to respond to the question: "What would be your per­ sonal priorities in reinstating cut programs and services. Please explain why you chose that order." Fullerton said, "There are some things that have been cut that probably should not have, but there are other things that we have never had. For that reason, I cannot prioritize. Library services are essential at all grade levels, but I also think computers are essential at this point." Fullerton said that libraries of the future may be com­ puterized. He also said that he would like to see less emphasis on varsity athletics and more on creating an intramural program. Trahan said: "I have broken my priorities down into five categories. They are: 1.) reducing the student teacher ratio at the elementary level; 2.) restoring counselors; 3.) a vo-educational program; 4.) restoring library services; and 5.) physical education at the elementary level.” Toburen said, "I’d first start this by saying you can’t satisfy all of the people all of the time." He listed reinstating the six hour day, library and counseling services, noting that accreditation is important. Toburen also listed building maintenance, pupil-teacher ratio, full-time principals at each school, properly funded textbook budget, elemen­ tary physical education, and reinstating department heads as priorities. Wibalda noted that two of his priorities have already been reinstated, the six hour' day and the curriculm director, who is to be hired. He also listed roof repairs and the library. Wibalda said he would work with the new superintendent and listen to his recommendations. Cindy DeGoa, 505 W. Green St, asked the candidates if they would be in favor of a menu type ballot for the millage. Toburen responded that he was not really in favor of itemizing, but felt that it was necessary to inform the public as to where the money was going to go. Continued on page 14 Headlines this week: • Fourth Ward has 3-way race for counclL.Page 1 • 2 schools sued over finish line injuries...Page2 • Four pages HHS senior photos...Pgs 7-10 Paying tribute... Hastings citizens joined Americans across the nation, Monday, in paying tribute to the men and women who gave their lives fighting for our country. Frank Weinbrecht, commander of American Legion Post 45, stops along the Memorial Day parade route to lay a wreath at the base of the Civil War monument in Tyden Park. The ceremonies were high­ lighted by a speech by Rev. Michael Anton at the Thornapple River bridge on North Broadway, where a wreath Council passes was dropped into the water to honor the Navy veterans. budget, tax hike The Hastings City Cosmcll passed a .8339 mill tax hike, and approved the 193301 budget at a special meeting Monday ni^t. The tax Ma equals approximately 03 cents per 01,000 of as was rd valuation For the owner of a home worth 030,000, with 015,000 aaaeoaed valuation. that means an additional *13.3* per year in fity property toyee. Before the vote. Mayor Kenneth J. Howe commentad that the finance committee recommends the tax in­ crease, In conjunction with the proposed hodgrt He pointed out time were still further cuts possible, and mentioned 013,000 budgeted for a computer for the city clerk's office, and a similar amomt tor a naw police ear. “It is now tq> to the wisdom of Un council to decide if Undtysboidd go to 10J mflb,” said Howe. Aiderman Dave Jasperse defended the ptrehase of a new police car, and the city derfc’s computer, before the unanimous vole came for the increase. Corneil also reeohsd to impose a one percent collection fee for wanmer school taxes, and a 33-35 per parcel foe, to be asaesaed against the Hastings Area Schools, for the collection. MESC will handle Youth Job Corps Applications for the Michigan Youth Corps should be filed with a Mirhigxn Employment Security Commission (MESC) branch office by June 10, State Rep. Robert Bender (R-Hastiqp) said. The forms are available at all MESC offices, pdblic high actols and com­ munity colleges. Bender said. Any state resident, age 18-21, is eligible to apply for the program. Approved by the legislature on May 25, the Michigan Youth Corps program » the largest plan of its kind in the nation. Bender said that nearly 60,000 jobs, 25,000 paid for by the state and 35,0® paid for by the federal govern­ ment, are being created. The jobs, which will pay u minimum wage of 13,35 an tour, are scheduled to last from eight to 11 weeks. Projects include cleaning highways, soil con­ servation, repairing of county fairgrounds and buildings, cleaning roadside, state and local parks and working in public facilities in human service. HHS graduation tomorrow night Hastings High School will hold commencement exercises for the Class of 1983 at 8 p.m., Friday, June 3 in the high school gymnasium. The speaker will be Miss Patricia Murphy, girls physical education in­ structor. The class includes 233 graduates, including four foreign exchange students. Volume 128, No. 22 Hastings, Michigan Thursday, Juno 2,1983 ------------------------------- - ----------------------- County contract still unsettled A new contract between the Barry County Board of Commissioners and the courthouse employees has still not been reached, despite another meeting on Tuesday. Miriam White, president of the 59-member County Courthouse Employes, said that another session has been tentatively scheduled for next week. She expects the contract to be completed then. “The contract is not settled as a complete package," White said. "We have agreed on salaries with the exception of (an) ad­ dendum (to the contract).’’ She would not discuss specifics of the disagreement, but said that it does deal with an economic issue White said that the membership will not be asked to ratify the contract until it is a complete package. Carolyn Coleman, negotiator for the board, was not available for comment. The association's contract expired on Jan. 1. Make up clinic set for June 29th The members of the women’s board at the Hastings Country Club are sponsoring a color coordination, make up clinic at the club on Wednesday, June 29, at 7:30 p.m. The make up clinic will be demonstrated by professional consultants from the Razor’s Edge. A style show of ladies’ golf wear will also be presented. The golf wear will be from Glenn’s of Gull Lake. Tickets for the clinic are available from any member of the women’s board of the Hastings Country Club. For mure in­ formation, call Gladys Youngs at 945-5382. Joint computer venture under consideration by City of Hastings and county officials by Ken Reibel City and county department beads are considering the joint purchase of a computer network to streamline government func­ tions. County Commissioner Carolyn Coleman has asked county department heads to submit a list of needs to the board to help in selecting the computer system best suited to the county’s needs. City and county officials, in preparation for their venture, last Thursday afternoon hear4 Lynn Harvey, a Michigan State University computer expert from the MSU Cooperative Extension Service, explain the advantages, and possible pitfalls, of pur­ chasing a joint computer service. Harvey told officials to beware of com­ puter consultants who advise governmental units of the best computer brand to buy, when the consultant also works for a com­ puter company. He said two counties recently purchased computers from such computer consultants, and later regretted their decisions. Cost of a data processing computer, such as the IBM 36. can cost between $40,000 and $120,000, according to Small Systems World magazine, a computer trade publication. Cost depends on the size memory, and other options. Additional software programs, video display terminals and printers could put the total package price much higher. Fourth ward candidates force primary runoff in Hastings Three candidates will compete in a primary election August 2 for a fourth ward aiderman seat, in preparation for the Nov. 8 City of Hastings Odd Year Election. The three, in alphabetical order, are Sandra Brace, 34, Gerald Pattock, 45, and Esther Walton. 50. At stake in the election are four, four-year aiderman positions, a four-year seat on the board of review, and two-year mayor, city treasurer and city clerk seats. Incumbent mayor Kenneth J. Howe is challenged in his bid for re-election by in­ cumbent aiderman and mayor pro-tern William Code. Howe, 36, a lifelong Hastings resident, served on the city council from 1974 to 1977. He did not se4c re-election to the council when he ran unsuccessfully for mayor against Ivan Snyder. In 1981, Howe ran successfully against Snyder to become the city’s mayor. Cook, 42, makes his bid for the mayoral seat at the end of his third term as aiderman. “I have an interest in the city," says Cook. "I have seen things that shouldn’t have hap­ pened. happen, and I feel that I can handle things more effectively than the present mayor." Cook graduated from Hastings High School in 1959, and gracuated from Olivet College in 1965 with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry. In 1969, he entered the U.S. Ar­ my, commanding a Nike missile site in Germany for two years. Cook is presently the president of the Hastings Press. Inc., and the Winehaus, and is a member of the Hastings Manufacturing board of directors. In the first ward, former council member Franklin Campbell. 45. faces Curt Stevenson 33. a former president of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce. In the second ward. Bill Cusack is un­ challenged in his bid for a third term. Likewise Mary Lou Gray, who is headed for her second term as second ward aiderman. Also unchallenged are City Treasurer Jane Barlow, 46, City Clerk Sharon Vickery, 41, and Russell Doty, who seeks re-election to the board of review. Harvey said that computers will not save a county money, a popular misconception, but it will increase office efficiency. Many office functions in Barry County are still done by hand. Elsie Firrow, Barry County treasurer, says the need is great in her office for a computer. Furrow says she has personally seen the machine the her office needs — it writes receipts, credits payments, and would balance the county’s nine checking accounts automatically with each payment "That would be a dreamworld for us," says Furrow, who says all that work is currently done by hand. Furrow says the most time consuming chore done by her staff is hand entering every receipt in a ledger book. Furrow says that information contained by her office that takes "days’* to find could be had in less than a minute with a computer. "A computer would streamline the governmental process, and give us more time tospend on the taxpayer whan he comes into our office," says Furrow. She says that the computer would not save the coimty money, or replace an employee, but it would "make the employees we have more efficient — let's face it, this is the computer age.” Continued on page 13 Howard Ferris, register of deeds, stands in his office's vault which contains land records going back to the 183O's. Ferris says a computer would cut by 75 percent the time needed to search through these books. City of Hastings 1983 Odd Year Election candidates Mayor Kenneth Howe* 136 W. Green St. Treasurer Jane Barlow* 705 N. Broadway City Cleric Sharon Vickery* 1144S. Jefferson Board of Review Russell Doty* 815 W. Walnut Third Ward Alderman Mary Lou Gray* 1204 S. Church Fourth Ward Alderman Sandra Brace 420 W. Center William Cook 1220 S. David Dr. First Ward Alderman Franklin Campbell 328 W. Colfax Curt Stevenson 429 Congress Incumbents Second Ward Alderman Bill Cusack* 526 E. Madison Gerald Pattock 328 S. Park Esther Walton 525 W. Green St. �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, June 2, 1983 — Page 2 Hasting alumni banquet set for June 11 Hastings and Delton students ask for sex education (This is part of a continuing series of ar­ ticles about a variety of concerns and recommendations on issues facing public education that were aired by a group of Hastings and Delton-Kellogg high school students during a recent state-sponsored Student Leadership Forum). Concern — Students are not exposed to the many topics and issues of human sexuality. Recommendation — Sex education should be renamed. The course should be called human development. Understanding the ‘•whats,’’ "whys,” and feelings related to sex should be covered in this course. Students who expressed opinions on the topic of sex education at the forum believe that all schools should offer sex education as an elective course. They also think the course should be renamed and called human development. Here are their concerns and recommendations: Concern — Why do some schools offer sex education and others don’t? This is an example of unequal education. Recommendation — All schools should offer sex education as an elective course. Concern — Some parents think that sex education courses will promote teenage sexual activity. Recommendation — Parents must realize that sex education instruction will decrease teenage sexual activity and reduce the amount of pregnancies and venereal diseases. Concern — Sex education should be an elective course. Recommendation — With parental per­ mission, students should have the chance to enroll in a sex education class. Editorial: In whose interest? Let’s start on a positive note. We applaud the people and the efforts that have gone forth to organize the City-County Economic Development Commission. This community needs to insure itself a strong economy and the work of the commission to promote and aid the existing industries is a step in the right direction. We are concerned, however, about the people selected by the commission to serve as interviewers for its survey of county industry. Six of the ten interviewing teams will have a retired Hastings Manufacturing Co. executive as a member. While we do not question the good industrial backgrounds of these men and their abilities to assess the industries they survey, we question whether they are the best representatives the commission could have selected for its first reach into the community. Not only are six of them tied to one company, but ten of the 20 in­ terviewers are retired from their careers. Commission members must be ex­ tremely aware of the fact that these people are doing more than conducting a survey; they are helping to sell the work of the commission to the county’s established industries. Giving people who spent their entire careers with Hastings Manufacturing and are no longer active on the industrial scene such an inordinate influence into the work of the Economic Development Commission is, to us, a questionable practice. We have no qualms about recognizing the contributions that Hastings Manufacturing Co. and the Johnson family have made to life in Hastings. Their leadership has helped Hastings thrive and the community contributions of the family have helped to make Hastings a pleasant place to live. We and others in the community appreciate that. We note that Commission Chairman Michael Trahan is an employee of the firm and member William Cook serves on the company’s board of directors. Those two men alone should be able to provide the company’s point of view adequately to the commission. (We’ve also been told that several of the interviewers are looking at some business investments which could be aided by the work of the commission. If they have a stake in community growth, then they deserve input to the com­ mission.) We think the entire procedure should have been opened up to bring represen­ tation from other local organizations. Why wasn’t someone from Viking Cor­ poration selected? Where is the representation from E.W. Bliss Co. and Hastings Aluminum Co.? Hastings Aluminum has already publicly announced intentions to expand in the near future and E.W. Bliss Co. might possibly be able to develop new products or to bring in other Gulf & Western business if given the proper in­ centives. Shouldn’t the commission be establishing closer ties with those firms? We suggest that if the Economic Development Commission truly has the growth and expansion of local industry in mind, those tapped to aid in its work should be people who clearly show that they are dedicated to the development of local in­ dustry. We understand that these interviewers have been asked only to conduct the survey of present industry, but they will be the commission’s representatives to those that they interview and will make an indelible first impression of the com­ mission’s work, goals and intentions. Banner County Stnca ISM Send Form PS. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broodway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 22 — Thursday, June 2, 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County: $12 per year in adjoining counties; and *13.50 per year elsewhere. “Have our schools been successful?” By Robert Miller Michael Wayne Farran is the Hostings City Police Deportment's new dispatcher. (The next article in the series will cover the students* concerns and recom­ mendations about school vandalism). In the 18 months that we have been operating the Hastings Banner, except for one occasion, we have refrained from making editorial comments. This has beer, our practice for several reasons, but primarily we have devoted our efforts to developing the news content of the paper rather than to researching and writing editorials. As regular readers have noticed, we have made the Banner into a newspaper offering complete coverage of local news, plus a full complement of features, photos, columns and sports. Our efforts in this area have paid off as circulation and advertising continue to increase. Now, we re ready to make another change to round out the Banner. We will be speaking out through editorials on issues that concern us and other members of the community. We intend to run editorial comments on a regular basis, though we may find ourselves publishing comments on more than one subject one week and none on another. Good editorials are not the product of a few minutes at a typewriter, but are the results of careful research and careful thought. Our editorials will not be mouth­ pieces for any particular individual and will reflect constroctive, responsible viewpoints. While editorials can be used to bring attention to problems in a com­ munity and to propose solutions, we do not believe that they should constantly be used to tear down the status quo or even to continually throw darts at easy targets. The issue we have chosen to begin with is something that deserves the attention of all of us because the economic future of our community could be at stake. As always, your opinions are also welcome for publication under the guidelines printed each week on this page. Readers who wish to write a guest commentary are welcome to contact us. Published by...J-Ad class reunion at 414 Union Hall on E. Woodlawn. June 11, between hours 9 and 2. Your Schoo!s...The Best Place to Learn! Concern — Girls that get pregnant are unaware of the options they have. Recommendation — Pregnant girls should be informed of the alternatives they have. Many girls that are pregnant don't know which way to turn or where to go to receive help. Editorials DnMH to ifto lototoiii ol Hastings Class of '58 invites teachers to reunion The Hastings High School Class of 1958 invites teacher from 1954 thro 1958 to attend (A message from your Superintendent) BANNER OPINION Hastings Phone reservations to 367-7501 or 945-9126 before June 8th wHi^?oti.’!K2llghiSch001 Alumn‘Banquet wdl be Saturday, June 11, 1983. The 60th Anniversary Class of '23 - let’s get together! City police hire new dispatcher Michael Wayne Farran, 26, has recently been hired as dispatcher for the Hastings City Police Dept. Farran, formerly of Grand Rapids, replaces Charles Wardin, who died of a heart attack May 17. Farran, a 1974 graduate of Union High School, served with the United State Air Force for 24 years as a security police, and was stationed at Grissom Air Base in Peru, Indiana. He left the service in 1978. Missing Marshall girl once a Delton High School student A 17-year-old Marshall High School senior whom police say has been missing since Saturday night, attended Delton High School last year. Battle Creek Police say Mary Ann Davidson was last seen leaving Mr. Don's Restaurant, SW Capital SL, in Battle Creek, about 10:30 p.m. Saturday. Police say they are busy following leads in their search for the missing girl, including a report of a white van seen in the area prior to the girl's disappearance. A Delton High School spokesperson says Miss Davidson attended the school for five months in 1982, leaving the district at the end of the school year in June. She is described as five-feet, six-inches tall, 120 pounds, with short brown hair. She was reportedly last seen wearing a pink and white dress with diagonal white stripes. Davidson is the daughter of Richard and Mary Davidson, 763 N. Kalamazoo, Mar­ shall. Police say her car was left in the parking lot at the rear of the restautant. Three men, riding in a white van, with a design on the side and no windows, may have been in­ volved in the girl's disappearance, say police. The van was at the restaurant shortly before the girl left, say police. Witnesses said she had a long conversation in the restaurant with one of the men, who all were estimated to be 19 to 21 years old. Finish line snafu brings lawsuit by Wayland girl’s mother The mother of a Wayland schoolgirl is suing Thomapple-Kellogg and WaylandUnion schools for injuries the girl received when clothesline was allegedly used as a finish line at a school track meet. The complaint, brought in Barry C»unty Circuit Cuurt by Diane Feagans, Kentwood, the mother for Wendi Feagans, claims that the finish line at the Ajril 27,1981 track meet between Thomapple-Kellogg and Wayland schools was improvised by tying a dotnealine to a pole at one end, and having a student hang onto the other end. The complaint states that the student did not release the clothesline in time, and as a 3 robberies reported by sheriff Barry County Sheriff deputies received reports on three breaking and enterings recently. W'liam Bridgeman, of 1916 Mixer Rd., Hastings, had over $300 in cash taken, plus a microwave oven, a video TV game, and a Princess phone, from his home. Investigating officers said the basement door had been force open. Bridgeman and his family were out-of-town at the time of the robbery. Philip J. Myers, of 2200 Star School Rd., Hastings, reported a breaking and entering with property valued at $996 taken, including a firearm collection, ammunition, old coins, and a video cassette player. Deputies said the rear door of the garage had been forced open while the residents were away. A third robbery occured at the residence of Vincent Audette, of 1055 Luce Rd., John­ stown Township. Various items of jewlery were reported taken, valued at $874. Police Beat consequence, Wendi Feagans sustained “a rope-type burn to her neck and throat” by the use of clotheline, rather than twine. As a consequence, reads the complaint, “fiaintiff sustained a severe, permanent and continuing scar about the neck and throat "Sbe has sustained and will sustain future pain, suffering and mental anguish, medical expenses, severe bodily disfigurement, em harassment, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of earning capacity and loss of occupational goals and pursuits,” states the complaint Jeffrey H. Buesse, attorney for the schools, says he will soon file a motion for dismissal, claiming governmental immunity from tort action. In a six-count complaint, Leo Stevens, attorney for the girl, claims that ThomappleKellogg school was negligent for maintaining a defective track, and that each school is negligent for not providing "twine and other accessories to avoid creating a nuisance and making the premises in an unsafe, hazardous and defective condition.” The com paint also cited the coaches of each school for "failure to instruct the bolder of the finish line, a student, in the proper method for releasing the line." TOOLS and a bicycle were reported stolen May 25 from a storage shed located at 2329 Lawrence Rd. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. PUBLIC OPINION by Ken Relbel anti Elaine Gilbert Is energy still a concern? Mildred Cook Koren McCousoy Henry Eaton Becky Thayer Court News Man, 26, sentenced to 2 to 5 prison term for carrying a concealed weapon A 26-year-old Grand Rapids man was sentenced Friday to two to five years in prison for carrying a concealed weapon. Richard Allen McNew, 211 Gold NW, was arrested in Freeport, Jan. 15. According to court records, McNew was carrying “stabbing stars” at the time of his arrest. The crime of carrying a concealed weapon is a felony, punishable by up to five years in prison, or a fine of $2,500. In Other Court Proceedings: FISHING POLES were reported stolen Sunday from a garage owned by Clyde Colburn, 3217 Sandy Beach, Wayland. State police say that the thieves passed up heavier, more valuable items during the heist. moving rapidly from an industrial to an information based economy. To be truly literate in the future wiU require a new set of basics. We must be sure our students are prepared, as citizens, to live in and prosper in a world heavily influenced by the new technology. They will need technical skills, to be sure, but they will also need critical thinking and problem solving skills. They will need special skills that will allow them to analyze, to organizeand tosnythesize. Tomorrow's citizens must be able to make decisions. They must understand how to make the most of their creative abilities, and they must be excellent communicators. Many of us, whatever our ages, may be caught up in careers that will become obsolete or our interests might change. We may return to school many times during our lives. Lifelong education may also be a basic of the future. Our schools are challenged to provide the education and training that will prepare today’s students to live full and productive lives in a fast changing world. It is a challenge our schools cannot ignore. And, as citizens, neither can we. No matter how successful our schools have been, we must support them and encourage them to become even more effective as we prepare tomorrow’s citizens to lead our nation. We expect a great deal from our public schools - and we should! We have, for example, expected our public schools to help integrate our society. We require our public schools to provide learning experiences for the severely and profoundly handicapped. We expect our schools to prepare students to deal with the social, political, technological and economic problems our nation will face in the future. We expect our schools to provide students with a firm foundation in the basics. And we expect our schools to provide that kind of education for all, not just the chosen few. For awhile, test scores dipped as our nation extended educational op­ portunities to those who had been neglected. But the tide is turning. Here is the good news: 1) For the first time in several years SAT scores have stablized; 2> The National Assessment for Educational Progress is showing marked improvement for nine year olds in all areas of reading per­ formance. The reading performance of 13 year olds is also on the rise; 3) Our nations literacy rate is among the highest in the world, 99 percent. Despite the remarkable success of our schools in providing education for all students, our nation faces a deep educational crisis. It is a crisis spurred by a fast changing world. Our nation is Daniel Jay George, 411 E. Blair, 17, was sentenced to four months in jail and four years probation for the Dec. 27,1982 theft of a motorcycle, and the Nov. 23 break-in of a building located on N. Hanover. Barry-Eaton Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster ordered George to pay $200 in fines and costs, and $1,093 restitution, to reside in an approved residence, and to obey a midnight to 6 a.m. curfew. Steven Jay Main, 19, 306 E. Grand St., pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted breaking and entering of a building with the intent to commit a felony. Main was arrested by Hastings City Police for the May 7 break-in cf a garage located at 329 W. Court St. Sentencing for Main is set for June 24. Shar'ee Ann Wiggins, 32, 1640 Hurt Dr, Cloverdale, stood mute to a charge of breaking and entering a Yankee Springs residence on or about April 4. Pre-trial for Wiggins is set for June 24. Joseph Arthur Ketola, 17, 12918 Hazel Dr, Wayland, pleaded guilty to attempted lar­ ceny in a building. Ketola is accused of the theft of beer and wine from Southside Pizza, 11925 Marsh Rd., Shelbyville. His sentencing is set for June 24. Steve Reid Deb Bowerman • QUESTION • A few yean ago, la the midst of the oil crisis, American* cut back dramatically oa their total evergy use. Many people say, however, that today we are headed buck to our old way*. Do you think we care as much about cutting energy use now as we did a few yean ago? Are you still trying to cut back? How? Mildred Cook. Middleville: "A lot of them aren’t," she responded when asked if she thinks Americans are still cutting energy use. She said she is still trying io cut back on her own personal usage, adding, "We live in a senior citizens apartment so there’s not a lot more to do. Before we always burned wood when the oil prices got so high, from 17 cents a gallon to over a dollar. It’s terrible.” Karen McCausey, Hastings: "I think people conserve to a point. I think more people are aware of turning lights off (when not specifically needed) and try to do more errands in one trip." Karen said she still makes attempts to practice energy con­ servation. "I set the furnace back as often as possible and I make more of an effort to use storm windows.” Henry Eaton, Hastings: “You bet your life they do,” he said when asked if Americans still care as much about cutting energy use as they did a few years ago. Henry says he still tries to cut back. “I’m a serviceman...! repair typewriters and I used to make ser­ vice calls. I can’t do that now because of the price of gas...People have to bring them to me." Another way he cuts energy use is to "turn the furnace back to 60 degrees at night." He also uses large circulating fans on the ceiling to distribute heat that rises to the top of the room. "If you install fans, you can cut gas consumption by 50 per­ cent"...especially in an older home with high ceilings, you can install the fans into the old light sockets." Randy Snow Charles Wilkins Becky Thayer, Hastings: "I'm cutting back, because financially it costs bo much for gasoline, and to heat your home in the winter. "I’m afraid that OPEC and all them will all of a sudden shoot their prices back up. We’re at a disadvantage when it comes to them. We have to put up with their whims and wishes.” Steve Reid, Hastings: "I think people try to cut back as far as they can. I think they've done such a good job that the oil companies are saying they don’t have enough revenues (and need higher rates) and that’s discouraging people. Steve said he still makes an effort to curtail energy use. ”1 live about a half mile from downtown and I walk down sometimes (to save gasoline used in driving.” Keeping lights off in the bouse when passible is another way he tries to save on energy usage. "At night, we set the temperature down to 60-degrees.’’ Deb Bowerman, Middleville: "I live with my parents, and they’re still conservative with their heat and everything...I don't do too much driving at school.” Randy Snow. Nashville: ‘Yes, I'm still conserving some. The price of gas is not as bad as it was. When I bought my car four years ago, the price of gas then was 99-cents a gallon, and it's not that much more now. I used to think it was pretty good to drive to Hastings to save two cents a gallon, but the savings isn’t that much." He says the price of gas isn’t that much, "even when you live in a small town.” Charles Wilkins, Hastings: "I think that a lot of people have forgotten about the energy crisis. Some people cut back and some don’t." Wilkins says he walks a lot. "I live right bare in town, and we do a lot of walking back and forth to the stores during the daytime.” �Thursday, June 2, 1983, The Hastings Banner— Page 3 T/i/'s week featuring... ewA • . Doris Richardson Thorpes to observe 60th anniversary Oostemouse-Wittenbach engagement told On Aug. 19, Kimberly Sue Oosterhouse and Kenneth Reuben Wittenbach will join their lives in marriage. Parents of the couple are Henn and Betty Oosterhouse of Caledonia, and Gerald and Joan Wittenbach of Lowell. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School and is attending Calvin College. Her fiance graduated from IX)well High School. Akin-Rasmussen plan to wed Mr. and Mrs. Harold Disbong of Nashville are pleased to annoince the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Trudy Akin, to Bruce Rasmussen, son of Robert Rasmussen of Eaton Rapids. A July 9 wedding is being planned. Lundering-Brown united in marriage April 16 LeVone Lee Lundering and Michael B. Brown were married on ‘pril 16 in the Cannon AFB Chapel at Clovis, New Mexico. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gail Lundering of Clovis and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger R. Brown of Banfield. The bride is a '981 graduate of Clovis High School and is attending Eastern New Mexico University. The groom is a 1977 graduate of DeltonKellogg High Schou! and is a member of the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Cannon AFB. The newlyweds are at home at 640 Dawn Loop, Clovis, New Mexico. Stanley and Murle Thorpe, 320 Summit Street, Saranac, will celebrate theith 60th wedding anniversary on June 12. An open house will be given by friends in their honor at Mill Creek Meadows West in Saranac on Sunday, June 12, from 3 to 5 p.m. Your presence is the only gift desired. Akin-Klink to be married Goodenoughs to observe 21st anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dishong of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Pearl Akin, to Garnsay Klink, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Klink of Eaton Rapid. They will be married on June 4 with a reception on Sunday, June 5, following graduation at the V.F.W. Hall in Nashville. Hines to observe 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hine will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on June 5 at. their home on 6219 S. Wilkins Rd., Hastings, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The open house is being hosted by their son and wife and grandchildren. Gerald and Margery were united in marriage on May 26, 1933. Friends and relatives are invited to the celebration. Your presence is the only gift desired. The children and family of Richard and Betty Goodenough will hold an open house on the occasion of their parents’ 21st wedding anniversary. It will be held at 120 S. Charlton Park Rd.. Hastings, on Saturday, June 11 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Richard Goodenough and Betty Shore were married June 16, 1962 at Free United Methodist Church of Hastings by Rev. Allerding. Ellen Jarrard having 80th birthday on June 9 Mrs. Clayton (Ellen) Jarrard will be ob-_ serving her 80th birthday on June 9, 1983. * No special celebration is being planned but a card shower would be appreciated. Ellen is a patient at Provincial House her address is: Ellen Jarrard, 240 East Nori St., Provincial House, Hastings, MI 49068. Quigleys to observe 60th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Quigtey of 138 W. South St., Hastings will be observing their 60th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, June 14. Herbert Quigley and Greta Padeford were named on June 14, 1923 at her parents’ kome in Baltimore Township, by the Rev. Myron Hoyt of the Methodist Circuit Greta graduated from the Barry County Normal School and taught two years at the Moore School prior to her marriage. Herbert is a graduate of Western Michigan University and the University of Michigan. He was an industrial arts teacher in Niles and also worked as a project designer for National Brass in Grand Rapids. They returned to Hastings in 1937 and he was selfemployed in the printing business, The Quigleys are members of the First United Methodist Church and life members of the Masons and Eastern Star. They would be pleased to receive cards or letters in observance of their anniversary from their relatives and many friends. Odgens to observe 25th anniversary Richard and Jeannette Ogden will celebrate their 25th anniversary on June 11. They will be renewing their wedding vows, also on June 11, at 4 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. An open house will follow from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ogdens* home at 827 S. Washington St., Hastings. The open house will be hosted by their children: Rick and Jolene Ogden and granddaughter Jennifer; and Ronald and Jackie Ogden. Richard Ogden and Jeannette Golnek were married June 7, 1958 by Paslor Trinklein at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Friends and relatives are invited for the celebration. McMillens to celebrate 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Keith McMillen of Nashville will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house, starting at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, at their home on 730 Reed St., in Nashville. The open house is being hosted by their children: Mr. and Mrs. Connie McMillen of Stockton, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Charles McMillen of Houston, Tex., Mr. and Mrs. Lee McMillen of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Rooert (Susan) Pollard of Ponca City, Okla., Mr. and Mrs. William (Patsy) Semrau of Nash­ ville, Mr., and Mrs. Michael McMillen of Reed City, and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce McMillen of Divide, Colo. Keith McMillen and Alice Tiffany were united in marriage on June 3, 1933 in Akron, Ohio. Friends and relatives are invited for the celebration. Your presence is the only gift desired. Newest Citizens at Pennock Hospital Lancasters to observe 25th anniversary The children of Allen and Elizabeth Lancaster of 1927 W. Sager Rd., Hastings, would like to invite family and friends to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary at an open house from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 18 at their home. Allen and Elizabeth were married on June 21, 1958 by Rev. Lila Manker at the Pilgram Holiness Church in Hastings, Mich. Doris Richardson’s smiling face is wellknown »n Barry County. For a number of years, Deris' photo appeared weekly in an area publication when she served as the county's home economist and cooperative extension director. She hasn’t been seen as much by the public since she accepted a new position more than a year ago as a program leader in family living education with the Cooperative Ex­ tension Service at Michigan State University >n Lansing. But, Doris is still happy to call Hastings home, her place of residence since 1975. Of her new position, she enthusiastically says, •'! like it and it’s interesting.’’ Doris does say she misses the “direct people-to-people contacts’’ she made regularly when she worked in the county. But, on the other hand, she’s enjoying the new dimensions of her current position. At first Doris says she and her family planned to move to Lansing, but now they plan to stay put here, at least during the immediate future. “I like the atmosphere of a small rural community. It’s a good place to live.’’ She has adjusted well to the daily journey to her office in the Human Ecology building on the old campus. “At first,” Doris admits, “it was a rude awakening...like losing three hours of my life 'each day behind the wheel). Actually the hours she spends commuting have been “good for the family,” in terms of everyone sharing in more household responsibilites, she said. “I always did the cooking before, now Bart (her husband who is a marketing consultant for Consumers Power in Kalamazoo) cooks sometimes or I fix something the night before.” Their 12-year-old son, Ben, now takes on more responsibilities too. In her current role as program leader, One of Doris’ main thrusts is wonting in health education. “I’m interested in fitness and wellness and this has given me an opportunity to develop materials that will be used all over the state through the extension service," she said. One of her recent projects involved working with other agencies and gathering materials to put together a “Fitness 7” program which contains information about what people can do to keep well and healthy, including the importance of good sleeping habits. The purpose of that program, she says is to help “people take charge of their own bodies.” Not only does she have a professional in­ terest in fitness, she also adapts it to her personal life. Walking two to four miles is part of her daily routine. She even uses her lunch hour as a period to log some walking time on campus. “At home, I like to walk through the ^oods and by the (Thornapple) river...It m*kes me feel good. I do walk to get the exercise, but I enjoy it." She also has a zest for canoeing, swim­ ming, hiking, and cross-country sluing — activities the family often shares together. On the job as program leader, Doris works with new home economists in areas of program development helping them to gear it to the needs in their particular counties as well as generally helping them get adjusted to their jobs. Doris serves as a liaison between specialists at the university and the county home economists, coordinating what is needed in the county with what is being developed at the university. And of course, there's always paper work — evaluations to write and annual year-end reporting to do. Prior to becoming program leader in March of 1982, Doris served with the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service for seven years, the first two as home economist and five years as extension director. She a Iso worked as a home service advisor for Consumers Power Co. for 12 years. She spent a year working out of the company’s Grand Rapids office and an 11-year association with Consumers in Battle Creek. As a home service advisor, Doris handled a variety of duties, from giving demon­ strations and programs at schools to teaching new customers how to use ap­ pliances. Doris has always made time to continue her own education. After high school graduation from Marywood Academy in her Marriage Licenses It’s A Boy Jeffrey and Stacey Morton, Freeport. May 17, 3:06 a.m., 8 lbs. 6’i oz.; Connie and Theo Messer, Woodland, May 25, 10 a.m., 9 lbs. 3 oz.; Verna Goodenough, Hastings, May 28, 9:35 a.m., 5 lbs. 8 oz.; Kyle and Sheryl Tobias, Nashville, May 30, 8:57 a.m., 7 lbs. 2 oz.; Debora and Jerry Hammond, Hastings, June 1, 9:25 a.m., 8 lbs. 10 oz. by Elaine Gilbert Doris Richardson of Hastings gets ready to prepare a marinated vegetable salad, one of her favorite recipes that’s loaded with fresh vegetables and vitamins. Promoting good health is something she does in her personal and professional life as a program leader for the Cooperative Extension Service at Michigan State University. (Banner photo) native Grand Rapids, she attended that city’s junior college for two years and then transferred to Michigan State University where she received a degree in commercial foods. She recently earned a master's degree in family and child studies at MSU and is now pursuing a Ph.D in adult education there. Both Doris and her husband are devoted MSU football fans. "We do a lot of cheering for them,” she says. At home, when listening to a football game, Doris' neighbors always know when MSU has scored a touchdown because she runs outdoors and rings a school bell to proclaim the achievement. The Richardsons carry their enthusiasm for their alma mater to other areas of their life. She jokes about their bathroom which is decorated with green and white accessories — MSU pennants and a toilet seat em­ blazoned with "Go Spartans.” A wall in the room also is tastefully decorated with framed sketches of campus scenes. In a more serious vein, Doris spends some of her spare time as a volunteer with a mental health clinic in Grand Rapids. She organized a speakers' bureau for the clinic because of an interest in fostering preventive aspects of serving the area. She also set-up a library for the clinic. Doris is a believer in volunteerism. Even people with busy career and personal schedules should spend at least a small portion of their time to use their talents in other ways — through volunteering, she believes. “And it makes you feel good,.” notes Doris. Her professional affiliations include memberships with the Michigan Home Economists and the Association of Home Economists. Doris and her family attend the Church of the Nazarene in Hastings where she and her husband and another couple coteach a Sunday School class for young adults. “I like young people...it’s fun to be with them,” she says. Besides her love for outdoor activities, Doris enjoys knitting. She’s currently Banner Want Ads They Work For You!!!! Brent Haines, Delton, 24 and Michelle Kenyon, Delton, 22. John Weesie, Caledonia, 23 and Debra Wetherbee, Hastings, 20. Kevin Kurr, Delton, 30 and Lucinda Day, Delton, 26. Michael Armour, Hastings, 21 and Melissa Schipper, Hastings, 19. Thomas Smith II, Battle Creek, 21, and Elizabeth Demski, Battle Creek, 18. David Boot, Wyoming, 20 and Lisa LaFontsee, Middleville, 20. It’s A Girl Katrina and Brian MacKenzie, Ver­ montville, May 28, 10:31 p.m. 8 lbs. 15 oz.; Melinda and Darrell Hawthorne, Hastings, May 30, 10:20 a.m., 7 lbs. 13 oz.; Karen and Phillip Schlachter, Ft. Wayne, Ind., June 1, 8:19 a.m., 8 lbs. 3 oz. what's cookin' FAST Repair Service • Engraving J”’ • Watch Repair HODGES JEWELRY Your Full Service Repair Co^’or 122 W. State St. Hastings Ph 9(5 2963 making a baby blanket for a gift. She also has high interests in her husband and son’s activities. Bart enjoys a hobby of photography and is a volunteer with Family and Childrens’ Services. Ben, a collector of unicorn items, enjoys soccer and sells the weekly Grit publication to earn money to attend Y-camp. Cooking is something “we all enjoy,” remarks Doris. “Bart likes to cook. He’s good at making things like homemade soup and chicken and noodles. I'm more of a quick cook...Ben's been cooking since he was four and learned how to fix eggs.” Since Doris likes fresh vegetables and likes foods with a lot of vitamins, she says a recipe for marinated vegetable salad is one of her favorites. “I like it because you can do it the day before,” she adds. The salad offers another interesting way to serve vegetables and when served with spaghetti or lasagne just include garlic bread and you have a complete meal, Doris said. The salad will keep for several days in the refrigerator. When preparing the salad, Doris said she layers the vegetables in a large glass jar, but they also may be placed in a bowl. Doris’ Marinated Vegetable Salad Ingredients: 1-cauliflower, separated into flowerets; 1-bunch of broccoili, separated into flowerets; l-red onion, cut into rings (if desired); %-lb. fresh mushrooms, whole; 1red sweet pepper, sliced; 1-green pepper, sliced; 12 cherry tomatoes or l-large tomato, sliced; Vi-Ib. pepperoni slices (if desired); 1can pitted black olives; 1-small bottle of Italian salad dressing or 2-cups of homemade Italian dressing (your favorite recipe). Combine ail ingredients and marinate at least 12-hours. Stir or turn jar upside down several times to be sure all vegetables are covered with the dressing. Fullerton for School Board • Knows Education • Listens to People • Not Afraid to Make Tough Decisions 10 Homes in Need or Painting • Progressive A Nationol Manufacturer of exterior materials has developed a space age finish that defies the elements. This new material is the improve­ ment over all aluminum and vinyl sidings. • Understands School Finance The first 10 homes selected will be done below factory cost... with no money down ... and a small monthly payment. After 7 years of ^ubUshiag The Hastings Banner, I know Hastings very weD. Our children need education for the 21st century, and we can’t be afraid to auhe changes. We need to devise new ways to do a bettor job of educating on limited funds. The leadership must come from the school board. Call Nr. Sterling for a No Obligation Estimate "You Know Where He Stands" (INCLUDES A 50 YEAR UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE) 363-9086 363-9086 363-9086 363-9086 FM. by Fullerton for School Board P.O. Box 24. Hastinffi. MI 49068 �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, June 2, 1983 — Page 4 Elizabeth A. Curtis_____ rea Obituaries Florence J. Hinds Clara (Gill) Tanner FINE LAKE - Mrs. Florence J. Hinds, 94, died Friday, May 27, 1983 at Battle Creek Adventist Hospital, where she had been a patient for several days. She was born Nov. 19,1888 in Forest, Ohio, the daughter of John and Harriet (Lanning) Long. She was a resident of Fine Lake from 1970 until en­ tering Arrowood Nursing Center in Battle Creek in 1980. Her husband, Hartley Hinds, died in 1971. Mrs. Hinds is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Arnett (Hazel) Russell of Flint, Tex., Mrs. Arthur (Wilma) Haas of Fine Lake, and Mrs. Cecil (Bonnie) Rowles of Houston, Tex.; two sons, Hartley W. Hinds, Jr. of Naples, Fla. and Warren E. Hinds of Smyrna, Ga.; 26 grandchildren; 81 great grandchildren; and several great - great grandchildren. A daughter and two sons preceded her in death. Graveside services were held Tuesday morning, May 31, at Banfield Cemetery. Rev. Elmer Faust officiated. Arrangements were by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Clara L. (Gill) Tanner, 89, of Middleville, died Thursday, May 26, 1983 at Sandy Creek Nursing Home in Wayland. She was born Oct 15, 1893 in Owosso, the daughter of Silas and Susan (Griffis) Nowlin. She graduated in June 1913 from Western Michigan College with a degree in teaching and business. She married Clarence Tanner in 1975 and he preceded her in death. She was a member of the Floral Garden Club, the Bowens Mills Ladies Aid, Wayland OES, VFW Auxiliary of Wayland, and the Senior Citizens Chib of Wayland. Mrs. Tanner is survived by one step­ daughter, Mrs. Robert (Lee) Collins of Grand Rapids; three stepgrandchildren; two nephews; and one niece. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 28 at 1:30 p.m. from the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. Rev. Arthur D. Jackson officiated. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sandy Creek Nursing Home in Wayland. Blanche L. Cridler_____ BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. - Mrs. Elizabeth A Curtis, 91, died Wednesday, June 1, 1983, at the home of her son, Rev. Willard H. Curtis in Hastings. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m Saturday, June 4, at the Wheeler Funeral Home in Ballston Spa. Rev. Robert Siemens will officiate witn burial in Sweetman Cemetery. Mrs. Curtis was bom in Saratoga County, N.Y., on April 16,1892, the daughter of Janies and Addie (Gray) Robinson. She lived al] of her life in Saratoga Co. <uid attended school there. She married Henry I. Curtis on June 25,1913. Mr. Curtis died December 26, 1933. Mrs. Curtis served as Town of Ballston Superitendent of Highways for several terms and also was elected assessor for sever! terms. She then was employed for 20 years at Benedict Memorial Hospital in Ballston Spa, before retiring in 1972. She was a member of the Ballston Center Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two sons. Rev. Willard H. Curtis of Hastings and Elmer Curtis of Ballston Spa, N.Y.; two daughters, Mrs. Parker (Eleanor) Orlocp of Ballston Lake, N.Y. and Mrs. William (Jane) LaRue of Roanoke, Va., nine grandchildren; ten great­ grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Bernard, and by two brothers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings First Presbyterian Church. MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Blanche L. Cridler, 74, the widow of William A. Cridler, died Wednesday, June 1, 1983 at Pennock Hospital. She was born July 19, 1908 in Oregon, Ill the daughter of P.A. and Edna Mae (Gifford) Smith. She married William A. Cridler, former longtime Barry Co. Clerk, on June 29^ 1929. Mr. Cridler died August 9,1978. She was a member of the Middleville OES, Prairie Garden Club, Floral Garden Club, Jean Baisch Circle and the Middleville United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Pennock Hospital Guild. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Roderick (Joyce) Yates of Charlotte and Mrs. Robert (Helen) Wenger of Middleville; one son, Dean Cridler of Florida; 13 grand­ children; eight great grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth Smith of Mulliken; one brother in law, Reg Cridler of Lowell; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 3, from the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Rev. Roger Tim­ merman will officiate with burial in Mt Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital or Middleville United Methodist Church. 1TTEND SERVICES CEDAR CREX BIBLE, Caawnamd aml c t>— __ a.m.; Worahip 11 a.m.; Evmdiw Ser­ vice al 7 p.m.; Youth meet Sunday 5 p.m . Wed. Prayer Bible 7p.m. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Comer Pifer and Cedar Creek Rd Paul S. Howell. Paator Phone 949 HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH M-86 10 mi. S. of Nashville, Robert Lee Sbotte, Pastor Sunday • Worship Service; 6 p.m. Young c*Of,le 7:00 &.m Evening Service; Wetoday 7:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free counseion •» problems. Phone *lw759-3M or 963-1713. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK Lacey. Father Ray Allen. Phone 623-2490. Sun­ day Mass al 9:00a.m. p m Bible Study and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODIST owicn owy lira inursoay, 7:90 pm.; United Methods Mn every INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton. Located on M-43 in Delton. Paator Sieve VanNattan. Sandy Campbell lilirwtav —•* - j-7: UNITED METWODIST CHURCH, at Barryville. 4 miles W. a! Naahville on M-7> Steven Reid. Pastor Worahip Service 9:15 a.m.; Sunday Church School and Coffee Fellowship 10:^ a.m.; United Methodist Women lit Tuesday each month. 131 «“■* t-SUMXK Church. Hastings Saturday Maa 6.30 AM <UwlM.Uu.a«n.— . Hickory Corners WnNnsua am sale Lraard r. PMoam. rmr SvMay. 9.45 a.m Morning Worahip; 10:45a m Foitowahip; n a m. Church School tor agea; lit Wednesday 7:30 p.m. each month. United Methods Women. PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH NASHVILLE BAPTIST*CHURCH. 312 Phillipa St Frator Uaur DtGraoL 852nuns _ wso • - . « D—n— ta&E^dnita^e7 ml; Wednesday eight Bibte Stsdy 7 p.m. Bus Ministry — <^DonltesoM052-9228 Dowling Area COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CliURCH. Former Johmtown Towty ship Hall Dowling. Mart a. Shrtrar Pastor. Sunday School iu a.m.. WonMp10:45 a.m., Evening aerviee 8 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Veite Rd., Woodland. Ttaotiro RothAm, Paawr. S<mday achool every Sunday at 915. Sunday ir.-in r>.<ru i.iu—l... t.n_ _ days sarh monULUthmn Brotherhood bmu 1« Sunday. 7:30 p.m. Luther Laagw assets Ltd Sunday, &30 p.m. wTRJ1NtTy CHURCH. 219 Waahinffton. Nashville. Rev. J. G Boomer. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.: Syxfcy *°«Wp “■•«> • m.; Evening . £2UNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES, Rev. Lynn Wagner oHiciaUnR. Phone 73B-31« Cotmlry Chapel worship 10:15 a m.; bundiv School 9 am.. BanBeld STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST. Walhnan Rd. at E. State Rd. Rev. Chari** Darasport, 119 Star St. Spring Arbor. MI. Ph. 517-750-2497. Sunday School 10 ajn.. Worahip Service 11 am. Mid week Service Wed. at 6 p.m. m3? ..CYRg-'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. NaihirilU ■ - r r-. ... •STH0DET CHURCH « of every month. Family Night at 7:30 p.m at th* church Cali SU $»t MILO BIHLE’dlURCll, Corner M43 aqd Mdo Road, Doug Hunungton Pawor. Rt No. 3, Box 3I5A Delton. Mi. FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N. Woodland Rd.. Lake Odesaa Paator Richard Scssink. Church phone 3674621. Paalor'a phone 3740938. Sunday ■ Morning Woninip 10H10 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; evening service 7:00 pm. Wednesday - Bible Sludy 7:00 p.m. MAPIX GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Cloverdale Rd.. 5 miles south <rf NaahjiDe. 4 mile East of M-M Paator Marvin Poller. Phone 8524MI. Sunday Services; Sunday Schoo) 10 a.m.; Mondhl Services 11 a.m.; Evening Service 8 p.m.; Cottage Prayer meeting7:30 p.m. Wednesday Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN corner of Barnum Rd. and M-66 Wood™ Spe" *aa,,n- worship; 11 a.m. p.m.; W.M.A. 2nd Wednesday each month; Adult C.E., 2nd Saturday each as”'-'* HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev. Phil Perkins. Pastor. 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship: Junior Church. Nursery: 7 p.m. Worahip; Wednesday 7:30 p.m Family Night >’ ixaionary Society *4rcond Friday, 7 p.m. Potluck Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN’ CHRIST. 106 Cbrarv St Pastor R*t Jany Drummond. Phona 7655134. 10:00 sjb. Sunday School; 11:00 a jo. Morning Worahip; Evening Worship 7.00 pA. Wodnaaday evening prayer meeting at Y C.W. Chib’, 7.00 pit. "A Growing Church For Coming Lord. GALILEAN BAPTIST. 108lh St. and N. Freeport Rd Phone 945-5704. 10 njn. Sunday School; il a.m. Morntag Worship: 7 p.m. Evening Service; Wednesday ■ Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M-50 North of Froopcrt at the Kent-Ion a S3,it”Church School 10 a.m.. Morning Worahip 11 a.m. Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a.m. Morning Services; 11:15 Sunday School. These are classes for all. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. 706 West Main Street Worship io a.m.; Sunday School 11:IS ajn.; Evening Worship 6 p.m ^.MIDDLEVILLE FIRST DAPITST SHURCH- Hwy M-37. juat north of MiddteviB*. 79&9726 R*v WaLe> Smith. Pkrtcr Mark J Highman. Paator of Youth ud Eduortxxa. Sunday School 9.45 a.m_; MorningWorahip 11 a.m.; Evtning Service Nashville Area r---- - amen menta ai WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance HeffeUmger. Phone 387-3981.9:15 a m. Worahip Service: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday UMYF. Welcome. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Rusaell St. Rev. Gary Finkbeiner Phone 795-7429. Sunday Worahip Service 10 ajn. and 7 p.m.; Wecktesday Bible Study 7:39 p.m. PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 al Parmake Road. Middleville Rev. Wayne Kid. Pastor. Phone 8811585 Rev Charles Doombos, Assis­ tant Pastor, phone 795-3465 First Service 9 a.m.; Church School 10:15 a m.: Second Service II :15 a.m.; Even­ ing Celebration 6 p.m. ST. AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE. Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor. Phom 792-2889 Sunday Mass 11 a.m. McCallum JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY church of the UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. The Church tn th* Wildwoud* Otte La^e Road Paator Gary Brook*. Morning Worahip 11 Cofnplete Proscription Service ■tonary Aaaoaation Tirol Thnroday of each month 9.30 a.m. Hostings and lake Odessa C0UMAN AGENCY of Hasttas, Inc. Insurance fw your Ule. Homa, Buslneas andCar LW. HISS COMPANY Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF _. ORANGEVILLE, 6921 March Rd, 2 milra A Gulf -f- Western Industry FLEXFAB MCORPORATED of Hosting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS The HastiRgs Bbmot Md RtMinder 1952 N. Broodway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Praszriptlons" -118 S. Jwffurson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan Wren Fwwral Hom o( Walnut * S. Jafferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan aradra; 7 p.m Adult Prayer and Bible Study. Bus ministry weekly with Roa Moor* Call 664-5413 for pickup MARTIN REFORMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Drive-in, walk-in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel. Rev Marvin Meeter. Paator Worahip Ser­ vices 10 a m and 7:30 p.m ; Sunday School 11:15 a.m. ST. CRYJL & METHODIUS. Gun Lake Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 792-2889 Saturday Mass 5 p m Sunday Mass 9 a.m. DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH Doster Ruad near Pine Lake. Rev John F Padgett. Pastor Sunday Worship9:Ma.m and6pm ; Sunday School II a.m.. Youth Choir meets each Monday 6:30 p.m. ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI EPLSCOPAL CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Mas# 8 a m ..Church School 9 am . Family EucHanst 10 am NuraerylO ajn . Midweek rarvtcra as announced Father Kurt Fish. Vicas Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Corner Broadway and Center St Fr. Sheldon Harbach. Locum Tenena Services: Sunday, Maa and Church School 10 in. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH, 1302 S. Hanover. Haitian Leonard Davw. Paator. Ph 948-2256 or 945-9429 Sunday. Sunday School 9 45 a.kn_. Worahip 11 a.m.. Youth 5 pm.. Evening Worahip 8 p.m.. FeDowahip and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nursery for all awview. Wednesday: CYC 8:45 p m., prayer and Bible study 7 p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 9488004. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9.30a.m. Morning Worahip 10:45 a.m.. Evening Worahip 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night: Adah Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. Sunday morning service broadcast WBCH ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Saturday. 4 00-4.30 p m WELf OME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST. 3185N. Broadway. Rev. Constance Heffelfinger. Pastor. Ph. 367-3961. Church School 9:30; Worship Service 11 a m.; Senior MYF 7 o.tn.: Thursday evening starting at 7 p.m. Choir; U.M. v'omen: Welcome Circle third Wednesday of month. 1 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway. Rev. David D. Garrett. Phone 948-2229 Parsonage.. 945-3196 Church. Where a Christian experience make you a member. 9:45 Vm. Sunday School; 10:45 a m. Worship Service; 7 p m. Fellowship Worahip; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. CT. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCF oo McCann Rd. in Irvin*. Sunday Moraine at 1930. Holy Coaununion at 1 LOO Th* Rt R«v. William 0. Lewi*, ftertor HARVEST CHURCH, on M-43 five mite* aosth of Hatting*. Paator Larry Silverman. Amor Paator Allan Welch. Ph 94B8024. Service urara: Tuesday night (prayer, prate*, and worahip) at 7 p_m.. Thursday Btaht (Tesching aarvke) at 7 p.m.. Sunday 930 a.m. Sunday achool for all ages. 10JH a m. moramg worahip. 6 p.m. evtning wor­ kup. "Worth of Truth’'radio broadcast daily at 2 p.m. on WDFP FM (96.3) also on WMAX-AM(14BO)al3:15 p.m. WORB OF FATIH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 Hastings Area 948-2549. Sunday: Sunday School 10 am.. Warehip 10:45 a.m.. evening aarrics 890 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St Michatl Anton. Paator. Ph. 9459414. Sunday, May 1 - 8:45 Church School (all agro). 104)0 Worahip Service. Monday. May 2 ■ 7:00 Bethel. Tuesday, May 3 • 7:30 Adult Infit. Wednesday. May 4 ■ 9.30 Wordvalchcra. 700 Sarah Ctrcte. Thursday. May 5 ■ 4:15 Children's Chr„ 7:30 Sr. Chr. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH Of CHRIST. $41 North Michigan J. David Walker, Minister 945 2938 Sun. Services 10 a.m.; Bible Study II a.m. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday evening BibleStudy7p.m. BIBLE REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JE8U8 CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. S Jaffaraon at Walnut. Kramath Colburn. Pastor. Hom* 60B8567 Sunday School 10 a.n.. Worship 11 ajn. MISSIONARY CHURCH OF THE NA2ARENE, 1718 PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. M-50 at Ml Rd. Service. 7:30 Wadocaday Prayer Service HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd Rurall A Servn. Paator. Phon* 945-9224. Wotahip arrvire 1030 iiiupni Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Veeder Road. I Mite South of M-50 between Darby and Nash Roads Paator. BiR Stevens. Phare693-231S. 10 a.m Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Worhstp; 7 o'clock Sunday evening Ser^?'7:30 P m We<to“<“y Froyer • . HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. 9M Terry Lane. Phone 5HWJM4 Saturday seritee.: Sabbath School 7:30 a.m.; Worahn n a.m • Tuesday - Bible Stu^ tod Prayer Metticg. 7:30 p.m. _ ST. ZDWARD8 CATHOLIC CHURCH, M 37 South at M-79 Jack Bartkojaaiaw. prater, phone 945-4996 Rohm Fulter. dw director. Sunday rcbadult 9.30 Felbwahtp and cofTee. 9.55 Sunday School 11-00 Mornui* Worahip. fi 00 Youth Maat- t“------- *><*»•. . tetrsvor. 3744274—ar 374-7406 Saturday WOODBURY VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH iFuB Gosprll 1715 Charlton Center Rd . Sunday morning aerviee, prauur and hymns 19.30 a.m.. Evening aervtrva. evangrliatir. 7.30 pm ; Sunday Youth Mrrting 6.00 p m.. Ardnehduy Bible Study and Prarer Meeting at 7:30 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 miles E. on M-79 Steven Reid. Paster Sunday Church School IO:3O.a.m.; Worship Service II :30a.m United Methodist Women - 1st Wednesday eachtnonth HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 102 E. Woodlawn Ave Minuter. Srotl Davis Sunday Worahip 9 30 a m Fellowship 10:30 to 11 00 a m Bible School 11 00 a m. to 12.00 noon. Wednmbv Bible Study and Felkmahtp 7.30 tn 8 30 p.m Phon* 945-2076 BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 am.; Worahip Service II a.m ; Prayer Service Thurs­ day 7p.m. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY SAINTS Meeting at 502 E Bond. Sunday: Sacrament meeting 9:00 a.m ; Sunday Settool 10:00 a m Branch President: David McMontgle Phone 1-698-9649 or 945 4154. NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH, comer of Waodachool and Wing Rd* Pastor Marx Wade. 5519 Burhler Rd. Phone 7658287 Sunday School 10 a.m., Worahip 11 am; Evening Service 7 pm. Prayer Senw Wedneaday 7 pm. Nursery provided for al) UNITE) HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES, 220 Weaf Colfax Si. Bible Lecture 0:30 a.m.; Watchtower Study 10:45 a.m.; Tuesday - Congregation Bible Study 8 f.m.; Thursday - Theocratic School :J0; Service meetingB:M. FIRST UNITED METHODBT CHURCH, 209 W. Green St. Hartings. Myron I Williams. Minister. Maa Froocca Horan, Director of Chn» tan Bduratifl Sumter Jun* 5. 1983 ■ 8:34 a.n. Choir Rshasrag; 9:30 a.m. Worship; 1030 a.m. Coffee FdL—- iri-jn - —. —o. i.. .m LAKEWOOD UNHID MBTODOOT CENTRAL UNTIED METHODIST, OU 5 a*. Warteip CoffstHosrU FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH. 502 East Grand St Mark J. Hifhman, Pastor. Ph 948-2U28 Sunday School 10 ajn.; meaning worship and children's church. 11 am.; yout hmsrtiaga, 5 pm.; ------evening 5 ' ------—~--- ■w~' T.*-"*" —worahip, r-pm. Thursday Prayw awMutg 7 pm; Thursday teen daaaa* asd Primary Advseturea 7 p.m. Nursery provided for al] aervices. We welcome alt THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Note). 12223 Chief Noonday Rd. Gun Lake area. Thuraday night Bible «udy 7 p.m 7957808 <uy, dime f ■ tz uu Circle 1. Mian luncoron at the Gun Lake cottage of Isabel Johnson 12:00 Circle 3. potluck luncheon at the k—m- —t e.—l —a ;J— A im Sha married Carl Faul of Woodland, who preceded her in death on Aug. 4, 1983. She is survived by one sister, Doris Stang of Kalamazoo; one daughter, Marda Salisbury of Winter Park, Fla.; one son, Roger Faul of Bloomfield Hills, Mich, and five grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Sat., June 4 at 1 p.m. at the Woodland Memorial Cemetery. In case of rain, services will be held at the Woodland Zion Lutheran Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodland Memorial Library. Roxie M. Hough NASHVILLE - Mrs. Roxie M. Hough, 78, of 603 S. Main, died Thirsday, May 26, 1983 at Provincial House in Hastings. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, from the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville. Chaplain Robert Oslo officiated with burial in Deepdale Cemetery in Eaton County, .......n (i .. ..,... .. She was born January 2, 1907 in Sussex, Ark., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Price. She lived in Lansing until moving to Nashville about ten years ago. She is su-vived by three daughters, Wanda Rizor of Nashville, Mrs. Norma Britton Powlus of Monroe, La., and Mrs. Verda Jo Gabler of Kalkaska; 15 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Verda McGee of Tulsa, Ok. member of Sigma Alpha Iota Music Sorority, Michigan State University Women's Sport Booster Chib, and All Saints Epbcop^ Church of East Lansing She is survived by her husband, Ian, one son, Charles of Birmirgham, Mich., one daughter, Nancy of East Lansing, and one brother, Richards. Potts of St. Albarn. West Virginia. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 2,1 p.m. at the Estes- LeatDey Chapel of Lansing. Burial is in Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial cootrlbutiesis can be made to Visiting Nurses Assoc, of Laming or MSU College of Hunan Medicine for cancer research. Patricia I. Vogt NASHVILLE - Mrs. Patricia I. Vogt, 58, 204 Queen St., died Tuesday, May 31,1983, at the Barry County Medical Facility. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 4, from the Nashville United Methodist Church. Rev. Lester DeGroote and Rev. Leonard Putnam will officiate with burial in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Mrs. Vogt was boro April 2S, 1925, in Mason, the daughter of Victor and Erma (Hose) Palmer. She was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church and the Evening Star Chapter Na 942 OES of Ver* montville. She married George Vogt on April 16, 1944 in Hastings. She is survived by her husband, George; one son, Douglas Vogt of Nashville; and one brother, Kenneth Palmer of Bellville. Eastern Star memorial services will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, June 3 at the Vogt Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Donald J. Green__________ CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH, Comer of 1st and 2nd Ave., Lake Ortraaa. Paator George Speas. Phone J74-8734, Sunday Monuag Worship Service 11:80 a.m. Sunday School - 10:80 a.m. Evening Service • 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Eve. Prayer Meeting • 7: JO p.m. LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Ptotar D Kauffman, 367-4555. Acrooa from th* 1 achool, 7180 Volte Rd.. M-50. Sue School 10:00 i-B.; Worship &rvica 1: am. Evtning S«vic» 8 30 pm.; Wadaa Prayar Masting 7:30 pm. CHRISTIAN RDQIMKD 830 8 Avs. Rr». Ban Ridtaar. Ph. 3740607.' ia Caffe* Hoqr^945 am. ftaiday School; CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 787 Fourth Ara. Rra. R—Illi Kohls. Ph. 37*. 8753 Worahip Hoar 930 *^Fdkre*« How IftM *teL, Orach School 1 Un The Miracle Of A Baby Is The Continuation Of Life here's a tiny new face Often taking its place In the home of some people you’ve known. Whether neighbors' or friends’ Or relations’ depends; SAN JOSE - Donald J. Green, 42, a former Naahville reaident, died Saturday, May 28, 1983 in Valley Medical Center in San Joae, where be had been a patient since May 11. Mr. Green was a 19S9 graduate of Maple Valley High School where he was active in athletics. He attended Central Michigan University for one year and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He received an associate degree in administration from Brevard Junior College in Melbourn, Fla. and also attended San Jose State College He is survived by a son, Brian; 2 daughter. Tammy and Angela, all of San Jam; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Virginia) Green of Nashville; a sister, Mrs. Gary (Judith) Rodocker of Kalamazoo and his maternal grandmother, Theresia Hen of Nashville. A memorial service was held in San Jose on May 90. Memorial contributions may be made to the Putnam Public Library Building Fund In Nashville. Arrangements for a memorial service in Nashville is pending Burial of the cremains will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. About Hastings... MARIA D. MAENDLE, with a grade point average of 3.5, received her Associates in Arts Degree at Grand Rapids Junior College’s 66th commencement exercises on Friday, May 20. She has been accepted at Aquinas College for the fall term and will major in psychology. Maria is a 1973 graduate of Hastings High School and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Braendle of 3015 Heath Rd., Hastings. BAUADA MCCARTHY, a sophomore biology major, was among 18 University of Oregon students selected for membership in “Druids”, a service honor society for juniors. New members are chosen for their leadership, participation in campus activities, and willingness to serve- the campus community in the future. Among the activities of Druid members this school year have been staffing of the university’s annual telefund campaigns, assisting handicapped students during registration, and reading textbooks to for blind students. Barbara is the daughter of Martha McCarthy, 4070 N. Andrus Rd., Hastings. Or it might even be in your own. It's tradition's intent PAUL DAY AND DAVID KLOVANICN, both of Hastings, were among those awarded degrees during Michigan Technological University’s spring That this blessed event FIRST PHESBiiTERlAN CHURCH. Haatinga. Mkhinn Willard H Curtm. Minuter. Eileen Hirbae. Dir. Chhatten Ed. Sunday, Jun* 5 • Morning Worahip 930. Nursery provided. Broadcast of thia nervier oo WBCH-AM and FM 9 30 Church School BRETHREN. 374-7251. Wonhip aarvke 930 an.; HAS ’NGS FREE METHODIST CHURtr?. Boltwood and East State Road. 9454121. Rev. Donald L. Brail. Pastor. Sunday School 10:00 a m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Eyming Service6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Paator J.T Crawmrr. Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 ajn.; Worahip 11:00 ajn.; Evening Service 6 pm ; Wednesday Prate* Gathering 7 p.m EAST LANSING - Virginia Louise (Potts) Ironside, 68, of 925 Glenhaven, died Sunday, May 29 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing following a long illness. She had been a longtime resident of East Lansing. She was bom on April 4, 1915 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Charles and Blanche Potts. She graduated from Hastings High School. She attended Interlochen Music Camp and continued her music education, graduating from Penn Hall in Chambersburg, Penn. While there she was inducted in the Theta Mu Pi, an honorary music society and was a member of the 1933 Women’s Relay swimming team which established a national collegiate record. She was also a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Julliard School of Music in New York City. While in New York she performed ex­ tensively as a vocalist After graduation Mrs. Ironside went to Chicago where she was a voice coach and had a weekly radio program. She later returned to Michigan and graduated from Western Michigan University and did graduate studies at the University of Michigan. She became the director of Public School Music at Green­ ville, Mich, and then professor of Vocal Music at Olivet College She was also a member of the Laming Matinee Musicale, East Lansing Garden Club, McAuley League, Whose New, Laming Symphony Association, an honorary WIN TER PARK, FLA. - Grace (Benham) Faul, 84, a former longtime resident of Woodland, died on May 24 at Winter Park Fla. $ Grace was a graduate of Hastings High ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE ChuRCH. 2«25 Airport Rd.. Dick Tagitart. Partor. Church pnocr. 9<MM«2 Sunday School 9 45 a.m ; Warship 11 am.; Junior Church 11 a m.; Evtning Worahip 7 p.m.; Nursery for all arrvicTi HASTINGS Virginia (Potts) Ironside Grace (Benham) Faul _ oft^our choice and he spiritually rewarded. Delton Area Gerald B. (Mike) Cole, Sr. HASTINGS - Mr. Gerald B. (Mike) Cole, Sr., 65, of 430 W. State St., died Sunday, May 29,1983 at Pennock Hospital. He was born in Nashville on Feb. 19, 1918, the son of Clarence and Edna (Boylan) Cole. He at­ tended Nashville schools and graduated from high school as class valedictorian in 1936. He worked with his father in well drilling for a few years and was a veteran of World War IT. serving in the Army. He was em­ ployed for 30 years by Hooker Motor Freight Co., serving as terminal manager in Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, and Hastings before retiring in 1978. He married the former Mary E. Payne on July 27, 1954 and had lived in Hastings since 1968. He was a member of the Battle Creek Motor Carrier Association and the Traffic Club. Mr Cole is survived by his wife, Mary; one daughter, Mrs. Susan Mead of Hastings; three sons, David and Michael Cole, both of Hastings, and Gerald B. Cole, Jr. of Grand Rapids; two grandsons, David Cole and Ryan Mead; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Crit­ tenden of Hastings and Mrs. Mildred Knodt of Bonita, Calif.; and two brothers, Max Cole of Olivet and Robert Cole of Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by a sister, Maxine Moore. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 2 at 1 p.m. from the Wren Funreal Home. Rev. Burnley G. Spencer officiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Nash­ ville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emphysema Association. Should continue the family name, And we never can know If the future will show commencement on May 21. Paul received a masters of science degree in chemical engineering and David received a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering. It will earn the distinction of fame. But give thanks to the Lord That this living reward Represents His most wondrous invention; FREDERICK E HUEY, Navy Aviation Storekeeper Airman Recruit and son of Margaret A. and Fred E. Huey Sr. of 545 E. Thom St., Hastings, has reported for duty with Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 41, homeported at Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego. For this baby appears Just to add to our years, So our lives will receive an extension. — Gloria Nowak mnielking of 400 Hammond Rd., Hastings, was among the 240 students completing degree requirements at Saginaw Valley College. He received a bachelor of arts degree in management. King was also honored for his scholastic achievement by making the dean’s list for the winter semester. �Thursdoy, June 2, 1983, The Hastings Banner— Page 5 Woodland News Richard Austin, Michigan's Secretary of State, recently read "Timberland Times", which is a book about life in Michigan when it was still a heavily-wooded frontier. The book was written by Eugene Daven­ port and was about his childhood near Woodland. Mr. Davenport was the dean of the Illinois Agricultural College for many years and, when he retired, he returned to Woodland. After Mr. Austin read the book, he called James Tyler of Woodland by phone and asked if he could send his assistant, Mr. Biglow, to see the many photographs and relics of Woodland history that Mr. Tyler owns. Mr. Biglow came recently and spent a day with Mr. Tyler. Mr. Tyler showed him the Woodland Cemetery and the monuments of the Haights and Galloways who were the first settlers of Woodland. Mr. Tyler also showed Mr. Biglow around the old Davenport home on Davenport Road. Mr. Tyler says that Mr. Biglow wanted to take some of his photographs and relics to Lansing and put them on display in the capital basement. Mr. Tyler told him that thby bring a camera and make copies of his pictures in his home and photograph his grandfather’s Civil War relics but that nothing he has would leave the Woodland area. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Smith and Rev. and Mrs. Tim Rothfuss recently attended the American Lutheran Church Michigan District Convention at Afrian College, Adrian. The theme of the convention was "Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters". This theme covered such social issues as our Christian responsibilities for world hunger and need. The Woouland Memorial Day Service scheduled to be held at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery on Monday was moved to the Zion Lutheran Church because of rain. The service was held at 10 a.m. A welcome was given by Wayne Henney, Woodland Town­ ship supervisor. The Lakewood High School Band, under the direction of Mr. Douglas Lawsen, played "The Star Spangled Ban­ ner" and "America". A short worship ser­ vice was held by Rev. Timothy Rothfuss of Zion Lutheran Church. The Zion senior choir, directed by Duane Reuther and ac­ companied by Frances Reuther, sang "Let Not Your Heart be Troubled”. Hymns sang by the congregation at the service Included "How Great Thou Art", “God of our Fathers”, and "God Bless Our Native Land". Following the worship service, the l^akewood band played "This Land is Our Land", and Lawrence Chase, sexton of the Woodland Cemetery, read the roll call of veterans buried at that cemetery. Taps was played to close the program. The Woodland Memorial Day program was attended by ILa McArthir Germain of Charlotte and her son, Gordon Sparks. Mrs. Germain is a native of Woodland and was interested in finding information about her McArthur ancestors who are buried at Woodland Memorial Park. Following the service, Wayne Henney, Lawrence Chase. Aud’s Antics J: Today, when we speak of the 1940’8 nostalgia, we remember felt poodle skirts, saddle shoes, the "page-boy" hair-do, bobby socks, the jitterbug, and big bands. Perhaps we cling to those memories to help erase the painful war years of the ’40s which affected each one of us in our own way. Just as those of us who were children or young adults then studied the Civil War and WW1 in our history books, so our grand­ children today study World War II; the Korean “conflict"; and the war in Vietnam. Because WWII was a world war and carried the danger that it might be fought here in our owi. United States, we give credence to it We carry no shame in our hearts for participating in it, nor did we decline to honor those who fought the Ger­ mans and Japanese to keep oui country free from their dominance. This writer, however, gives no less honor to the heroes of the Korean and Vietnam "conflicts" as those of WWII. However, we search out memorabilia of WWII. A German soldier’s uniform or a Japanese officer’s sword is a prized find. A Nazi dagger or pistol commands a handsome sum. Our own 1940* s ration-coupon books, morale posters, V-mail from servicemen overseas, sheet music pertaining to their sweethearts left behind when they marched off to war. old movie newsreels of our fighting forces, 1940’s newspaper headlines exclaiming victory in Europe and Japan, and even pin-ups of movie queens from the '40s, such as Hedy Lamar, Betty Grable, Dorothy Lamour and Veronica Lake are eagerly sought. We remember the bittersweet three-day pass and 10-day furlough allowed, to our servicemen sweethearts — the agony and the ecstasy of holding them for those few short days and always knowing it could be the last days we would ever spend together. We were allowed to feel our supreme sacrifice and felt pride in working in defense plants to further the war effort We even had a song composed in our honor. "Rosie the Riviter" was a tune giving credit to a gal who worked in a defense plant making war weapons, planes, and ships for our fighting men. This record and sheet music is also collectible as nostalgia of the 19405. There were censored weather forecasts on radio, especially after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese. Lowell Thomas and Walter Winchell were the top radio newscasters of the times. Large posters were printed depicting Uncle Sam, the U.S. Flag, the V-for-Victory by Catherine Lucas Tom Niethamer and Hilda Baas, all of whom are particularly well informed about Woodland history, discussed the McArthurs with Mrs. Germain. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Faul attended an open house for their great-grandson’s graduation in Allo this weekend. The open house was for Terry Brandonand was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boulter. Terry graduated from Lakewood High School last week. On Sunday, G. R. and Mercedeth McMillen drove north to the valley of the Jordan River near East Jordan, Michigan, to spend the Memorial Day holiday with their grandson, Robin McMillen. Because of dreary and rainy weather, they were unable to enjoy the beautiful cotmtryside; so they came home early on Monday. They plan to return to Jordan and stay longer when the weather is warmer. Woodland Lions Club met at their den on Tuesday, May 24, and enjoyed a catered swiss-steak dinner. The speaker was Ron Coats, chief of the Woodland Township Volunteer Fire Dept Mr. Coats discussed new procedures mat have been adopted to improve the efficiency of the fire depart­ ment. He sud that they could always use a few new volunteers. The ham dinner that the Woodland Lions Club planned to hold on Saturday, May 28 was postponed until sometime late in July. Mrs. John Abney of Slidell, La. and Wood and, arrived at the Abney’s Woodland home on Sunday, May 22. She came to Michigan to attend the Lakewood High School graduation which was held on Tuesday, May 24. Mrs. Abney (Jo Ellen) attended the graduation as the guest of graduates Patrick Jemison and Michelle Forman. She arrived too late for the open house in honor of Patrick Jemison's graduation, and because it became necessary for her to leave Michigan a few days earlier than she had planned, she will also miss the open bouse planned for Michelle Forman. Mrs. Abney reports that John is doing very wen after the multiple heart by-pass surgery he had when they arrived in Louisianna last fall. In fact, he is once again running the family business and that is why. he did not accompany her to Michigan at this time. Neither their home nor business was damaged by the serious floods that occurred in Slidell, La. this spring. Lakewood Ministerial Association is planning a picnic to end this year's wort. It will be held on June 8. New officers will be installed when the association meets again in the fall. Rev. Iner Unseth, former pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, and his wife are planning to visit the Woodland area during June. An open house will be held for them at the home of David Brodbeck the evening of Tuesday, June 7, beginning at 7 p.m. Mrs. Norma Reuther, who was for many years the librarian of Woodland High School, is the guest at the home of her son, Duane Reuther, this week. Duane resides on the Author gives tribute sign, and warnings to citizens who worked in the defense plants that "Loose Lips Sink Ships". The government wanted the amount and type of planes, ships, and weapons manufactured, kept secret from enemy ears. Grotesque caricature posters of Hitter and Tojo were prominent. These 1940's war posters are now very desirable collectibles. Who of us did not keep those precious letters from our sweethearts, brothers, and fathers stationed a world away from us some 40 years ago? When the boys who lived through the war came home, they carried with them packets of letters we had sent them with S.W.A.K. and red Ups imprinted in faded lipstick on the backside of the letters we always feared they may not receive. We never knew exactly where our ser­ viceman was stationed — only that he was either in the Pacific or European theater. Their retirn addresses only stated name, serial number, and A.P.O. All mail from them was censored by the government before we received it If there was any pertinent placement information cr any other type of statement made that wasn't approved of, it was literally cut out of the written page. All of these 1940's postmarked letters from overseas are also considered to be valuable memorabilia. As there was no television then, the movie theaters ran newsreels of our men fighting in the various war zones. It also showed film of Hitler giving maniacal speeches to the German people, reassuring them they were the "Master Race’’. It was frightening to see thousands of heavily booted German soldiers marching in the "goose-step” manner, saluting, and screaming "Heil Hitier". There were also many American-made movies depicting Germans and Japanese torturing our captive American soldiers. These were produced, probably, to insure our continued fear and hatred of the enemy. In these times (1980s), these movies would be rated R (restricted), as the cruel acts were beyond comprehension. The Japanese were depicted as especially heinous in their methods of torture. However, when the United States received the actual, secretly confiscated Japanese film, taken by the Japanese, of the Baatan Death March, imposed on our captured American men, their explicit forms of cruelty were found to have never been exaggerated. There are Hastings men who suffered and endured that death march, and others who survived unspeakable tortures at the hands of the enemy. Their bodies carry scars as living testimony to this fact. Just passing farm which was the home of Norma and her husband, Fred, until his death a few years ago. Mrs. Reuther now lives in Kalamazoo near her daughter, Jo Anne Musselman. While in Woodland, Norma has attended Zion Lutheran Church and the Woodland Memorial Day service. She plans to attend the graduation of her granddaughter, Linda Reuther, at Harper Creek High School near Battle Creek on June 5 before she returns to Kalamazoo with Mrs. Musselman. Emil Baitinger and his sister. Sarah Baitinger Fisher, attended the 87th Woodland Alumni Banquet together last week. Both Emil and Sarah graduated from Woodland High School in 1912. It is a very rare occurs nee that a brother and sister graduate from high school in the same class and very remarkable that they are able to attend the 61st anniversary of that graduation together. Emil still lives on the Baitinger farm on Velte Road where not only he and Sarah were bom, but where their father was bom also Four young and hardy travellers pause in front of the Barry County Courthouse before continuing on to Toronto. The four left Milwaukee early last week on a biking vocation. They ore (from left) Cathy Olive, 19, Geri Olive, 20. Therese Reimer, 18, and Patty Kurtz, 19. The four took the ferry boat across Lake Michigan to avoid Chicago traffic. They say they expect to arrive in Toronto by June 5, before biking back home. FREE HEARING TESTS SET FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Hastings Mutual names director Bruce J. Osterink, owner and president of Osterink Construction Company, Grand member of the board of directors of Mutual Home Federal Savings and Loan. He serves his community, as a director of the Metropolitan YMCA, a rotarian and an elder of the Eastminster Presbyterian ’ Church. He and his wife, Margo, have three children, Chuck, Mike and Heather. New Liae! Hastings Mutual is an “A+ (Excellent) Rated Insurance Company", employing approximately 200 people, operational in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. Annual written premiums exceed 41 million dollars. The company, founded in 1885, will soon enjuy its 100th anniversary. SUPERIOR TOOLS! IwertiH, • FREE ESTIMATES • experience in hearing correc­ tion*. Anyone who has trouble hearing or understanding is waicome to have a test using the latest electronic equip­ ment to determine his or her particular loss. Everyone should have a hearing test at least once a year tf thoro is any trouble ot all hearing dearly. Evan people now wearing a hearing aid or those who have been told nothing could be done lor them con find out about the latest methods of hearing cor­ rections. Tho free hearing tost will be given BY APPOINTMENT ONLY al ttve office listed below. Call the number below 1-800-3233344 and arrange for an appointment. ... ON MOST MOTOR REPAIRS M.C. KNAPP 11 pc. '/> in. 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So come on in and visit with us the next time you’re near by. You're our someone ONE-STOP BANKING SJational (south of Kent Co. line, just off Patterson) 10 ACRE MINI FARM: restored 3-4 bed­ room farm house with maintenance free exterior, 3 stall garage, barn and other outbuildings. Call Bob Wilson ... or... Pearson-Cook Co. (616) 363-8802 (616) 363-4883 Savings Accounts IRA Retirement Accounts Certificates of Deposit Regular and Special Checking Accounts • Loan Services • Money Orders and Casher's Checks SUNDAY, JUNE 5 .20SP.M. 12861 Gackler Rd. • • • • [Hastings West State at Broadway Member FDIC All deposits Insured up to'100,00000 • • • • • • Safe Deposit Boxes Travelers Checks Drive-In Department Walk-Up Department Walk-Up Window Bank-By-Mail & Night Depository �The Hostings Bonner, Thursday, June 2, 1983 — Page 6 LEGAL NOTICES PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ZOOMS TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROP­ ERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Prairieville Township Board has adopted Ordinance No. 29 amending the Prairieville Town­ ship Zoning Ordinance in the following respects: of the definition* of "Building", 'Dwelling". "Duplex". "Dwelling. Multiple Family". “Dwelling, Single Family”, "Dwelling. Two Family". 'Mobile Home". "Mo­ bile Home Pork", "Recreational Vehicle". "Tent", ond “Travel Trailer Pork", ond the repeal of the definition* of "Foundation (Permanent)" ond "Modular Home", *0 a* to provide com­ mon regulations and standard* to control site-built home*, mo­ bile homes, and pre-manufac­ tured or pre-cut home* located outside of mobile home pork*. amendment of Section 4.3 per­ taining to the temporary occu­ pancy of recreational vehicles and tent* for recreational pur­ poses so as to delete reference forth the conditions under which Such temporary occupancy may occur. The amendment of Section 4.12 to require minimum construction standards for additions to mobile homes within the Township. Section 4.21 pertaining to use of accessory building* as dwelling* and amendment of Section 6.0(8) (3)(b) so as to eliminate the re­ ference to Section 4.21 contained therein. K to Satisfy Criteria Far “Siatfa ment of Section 6.6(5) b/ the ad­ dition of 0 new subsection "o" to allow individual mobile home* failing to satisfy the criteria for "single family dwelling" as a special land use in the "A” Agri­ cultural District zoning classif­ ication. amendment of Section 6.4(B) so as to allow veterinarian clinics as a special land use in the "G1" Rural Area Convenience Com­ mercial District zoning classif­ ication. amendment of Section 4.25 per­ taining to the condition* and standards under which house­ hold and non-houtehold type Township. 8. Nse rseferataM ■stab Beam. The adoption of Section 6.18 to provide that a mobile home which is a lawful non-con­ forming use may not be replaced with another mobile home un­ less the replacement conform* with all applicable standord* contained In the Township Zon­ ing Ordinance. amendment of the Township Zoning Ordinance so a* to re­ quire a minimum floor area of 840 square feet for single-family dwelling* in the “Single Family, Low Density. Residential”. "R-2", "C-l”, and "A" Agricultural zon­ ing classifications. of Section 0.6(D) and adoption of Section 4.33 pertaining to minimum standards for private peal of Section 6.6(8) (4) and the adoption of a new Section 4.34 pertaining to minimum access requirements for pored* of land. amendment of Sections 3.1(42) specified conditions, home oc­ cupation* in a detached acces­ sory building on residential premises. amendment of Section 6.0(B) (3) and 6.6(B) (5) so a* to allow as a special land use in the ' Single Family, low Density. Residen­ tial” District and the “A" Agri­ cultural District zoning classifica­ tions the temporary occupancy of an accessory building, mobile homo, or partially completed permanent dwelling during the period ol construction or recon­ struction ol a permanent dwell­ ing upon the promises. The amendment of that portion of Section 5.1 “Zoning District Boundaries” pertaining to Land Section 24 *0 a* to zone from on ~A" Agr-culturol District zoning classification to a "P-2" Semi­ Public Land zoning classification an approximately 4.3 acre parcel of land located at the northeast intersection of Milo Road ond Burrow* Rood within the Township. The a. a end me nt of firtit portion of Section 5.1 'Zoning District Boundaries” pertaining to Land Agricultural District zoning clas­ sification all that land in the southeast fractional '4 of Land Section 2 lying westerly of Por­ ker Road and southerly of The amendment of that par. ion of Section 5.1 "Zoning District Boundaries" pertaining to Land Single Family ond Two Family Medium Density, Residential District zoning ctassification an approximately 42 acre parcel of land located immediately west of the Stat* Technical Institute and having a frontage of approx­ imately 1,139 feet on the south sid* of Pine Lake Rood within the Township. The amendment of that portion of Section 5.1 “Zoning District Boundaries" pertaining to Land Section 7 *0 os to zone an approximately 3.25 acre area of land located along Southgate Drive adjacent to the west side of Southgate Plat within the Township to the "R-2" Single Family and Two Family Medium Density. Residential District zon ino classification. 18. ■mataf ta Lead Section «. The amendment of that portion of Section S.l "Zoning District Boundaries" pertaining to Land Section 6 *0 o* to zone to the 2 ’ Single Family and Two Family, Medium Density, Residential District zoning clas­ sification oil that land located south of Pino Lake Rood In Land Section 6 In the Township. ex­ cepting the Islands In Pine Lake No. 2 ond also excepting that land in the aforementioned area which Is presently zoned In the ”R-5" Mobile Homo Porks, Residential District zoning dos■ silication. 19. Nspesl Effective Dote slon repealing all ordinance* or part* of ordinance* in conflict with sold Ordinance ond providXthat this Ordinance shall immediate effect upon publication. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Ordinance wo* adop­ ted by the Prairieville Township Board at Its meeting hold on Wednesday, Moy IB. 1983. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this the Prairieville Township Hall located at 10115 South Norris Rood within the Township within the seven days preceding the publication of the within notice for public examination office of the Township Clerk ot the address set forth below during regular business hour* of regular working day* follow­ ing the dote of th* within puMcation. JANETTE ARNOLD, Clerk Prairieville Township Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Rood Dolton, Michigan 49046 (616)623-2664 (6-2) • NOTICE • The Hastings Area Board of Education has scheduled a special CLOSED meeting on June6, 1983 at 8:30 p.m. in the Board Conference Room. Purpose: Employee Negotiations. JUMTH*.LEMZ,S«cntary Hssttacs Ares Sdml District PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on ... JUNE 21,1983 ...St 7:34 P.M. ... in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. Phone No. 945-2468. The meeting is to consider the applica­ tion from Billy & Francis Hoaglin to repair condemned property at 817 W. Green St. The Board must approve the restoration according to Zoning Ordinance Section 3.686. Minutes of said meeting will be avail­ able for public inspection at the office of fhe City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michi­ gan. SHARON VICKERY, CITY CLERK MOftTGAGE SALE NOTICE Promise* located at: 4555 Base­ line Road. Bellevue, Michigan. The red estate mortgage given by Paul A. Moreno and Patricia A. Moreno, husband and wife, to Comerica Bank ■ Battle Crook, successor in inter­ est to and formerly known a* SNB Bank and Trust, under date of Moy 13, 1982, as recorded Moy 20. 1982. in Liber 251. on Page 33. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, is In default. The amount claimed to be duo thereon is $36,067.66 together with interest ot the rate of 17.0% per annum from May 6. 1983. NOW. THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said Mortgage and the statute* in such case mode and provided, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the premise* describ­ ed herein al public auction at County Building. 220 Court Street, Hastings. Michigan, on the 21 st day of June 1983. at 2:30 o'clock In the afternoon for the purpose of satisfying the amount* due on said Mortgage together with the legal costs and charge* of sale including the statutory attorney foe. The premise* to be separately sold at said sale are situated in the Township of Johnstown, County of Barry, Stole of Mich­ igan, and fully described a* follows, to-wit: PARCEL fl: Beginning at a point on the South line of Section 36, TIN. R8W. distant N 89* 50" W. 384.23 feet from the Southeast 1 /8 comer on the South line of said section 96, and running thence N 89* 05' 50” W, along said south line 534.65 feet to the West line of fhe East fifty-six acres of the West !4 of the Southeast *4 of said Section 36; thence N 00* 24* 10" E. along said West line 446.91 feet to the Southerly line of Consumers Power Company fee strip; thence S 72* 48' 30" E. along said Southerly line, 727.92 foot; thence S 34* 19* 10" W. 290 80 foot to the place of booinning. Together with oil Iona between the above described parcel ond Woubascon Crook that is not In­ cluded in lands described in Libor 201 of Deeds on pogo 176, as recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan. PARCEL 82: Beginning at a point on the East line of the West % of the Southeast % of Section 36, TIN, R8W, Johnstown Town­ ship, distant S 00* 24’ 10" W. 19.65 foot from the center of the, Southeast'4 of said Section 36, and running thence S 00* 24’ 10", along sold East lino 807.71 feet to the Northerly line of strip: thence N 72* STW' W, along sold Northerly tine 959.75 the Southeast V» of said Section 36; thence N 00* 24’ 10" E. along •aid West lino, 515.36 foot: thence N 66* 55' 57" E, 379.69 over the East 33 feet for public highway purpose*. The above-described Parcel *1 shall first be separately sold pursuant to MSA 27A.3224. Parcel *2 shall only be sold Im- sory to satisfy the amount due on the mortgage at the date of The period of time allowed for redemption of each parcel sold is one (1) year from the dale of said sole. Dated: AAoy 9,1983 COMERtCA BANK-BATTLE CREEK Successor in interest to SN» Bank and Trust By:VERNJ. STEFFEL. JR. .■*: Attorney 265 Capital Avenue Northeast Battle Creek. Michigan 49017 Phone:(616)962-3545 SECONO DAY-FORENOON ■AY 24,1083 Th* regular m**ting of th* Burry County Board of Commissioners was called to order Tu*tday. May 24, 1983. 9:30 a.m. by Chairman Paul Ki*|. r0|| call taken, six (6) member* present, Coleman. Gordon, Hammond. Hoar*. Kiel, McKelvey, on*(1) absent. Landon. Moved by Hoar*, support by Hammond to excuse Commissioner Landon from today's meeting. Motion carried. At th* beginning of th* meeting all present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flog. Moved by Coleman, support by McKelvey ,0 accept the AAoy 10, 1983 minutes a* corrected (spelling re: John Rank). Motion carried. Moved by Hammond, support by Coleman to approve th* Agenda as amended (addition of closed session re: labor negotiation*). Motion carried. Various corresondenc* was read to the Board by Chairman Kiel. Moved by Coleman, support by Gordon to correct th* equalized valuation figure* for Carlton Town­ ship, subtract $116,100 from th* Agricultural Property; add $300 to the Residential Property; and subtract $10,829 from the Personal Property. Motion carried. Various committee reports wore given by Committee Chairmen. Sarah 8. Renstrom, Director of Southcentral Michigan Commission On Aging, appeared before the Board reference a new formula for th* distribu­ tion of fund* to area agencies. Moved by Hammond, support by Hoar* to accept th* Moy Animal Shelter report. Motion carried. AAoved by McKelvey, support by Hammond to pg. 1, Article 1, Section A - "initially hire five-ton full-time Inspector* who will be responsible for specific areas or Townships of the County. Those Inspectors will be paid on a per ticket basis at th* rat* of $1.25 for each dog counted, plus $2.50 for each ticket issued for the first unlicensed dog and $.75 for each additional unlicensed dog In th* household." Motion carried. Dick Ritter, Director of Social Services, appeared before th* Board with the 1982 Annual Report. Moved by Hoar*, support by Coleman to accept th* report and place it on file. Motion carried. AAoved by Gordon, support by Coleman to approve the Criminal Claim*, $8,361.09. Mellon “ eorri*d by unanimous roll call. 1 Barry County Sheriff .. 86.85 86.85 455.45 455.45 3 Nys Uniform Company. 439.33 439.33 4 Ths Reminder.............. 14.70 14.76 5 Sirchie Anger Print Lob. 85.86 85.86 6 Stateaf Michigan..... 810.00 810.00 23.98 23.98 8 Fir* ExtinguHhsr Service.......... 68.15 9 Thru Body 6 From*................... 22.00 22.00 10 Todd Autamotiv*, Inc.. ............ 122.97 122.97 11 Hill Pisten Auto Stores.............. 86.36 86.36 12 Rapid Motor Parts Servic* .... 41.71 41.71 13 Signs Tir* Service, Inc................ 291.36 291.36 14 Hastings Motor Parts................. 15 Burkey Glass 8 Radtator............ 30.75 30.75 16 M-37 Auto Pam........................ 35.00 35.00 17 Cappen Oil Company................. 61.98 61.98 18 J and M Service.......................... 629.57 629.57 19 CatMoc Overall Supply.............. 12.00 12.00 20 Doug’s Auto Service................... 39.75 39.75 21 Desvey's SalesB Service............ 12.60 12.60 22 Management ond Training .... 55.00 55.03 23 BemieGunShop.......................... 22.50 24 Hastings Wrecker Service.......... 75.50 75.50 25 Berry County Jail........................ 62.42 62.42 26 Felpousch Food Center.............. 81.29 27 Hastings Office Supplies............ 193.00 193.00 101.96 101.96 29 Anstochsm, Inc.......... 241.42 241.42 30 Miner Supply Co.......... 135.75 135.75 31 Franklin Hotosrda Co. 2,367.01 2,367.01 278.40 278.40 33 DonisiR.Gols,D.D.S.... 36.00 36D0 34 Hastings Ambutanc*........... 125.00 12100 35 EBB Lock BKsy.............. 20.00 36 D.J. Eiectric Servin.... 37 Battls Crssk Auto Gtas*. 253.40 38 Hastings SonitorySsrvics. 72.00 72.00 39 Barry County Shtriff .... 18.43 40 Intaximsters, Inc............... 810.00 810.00 41 John Strarisar................... 0.00 10.00 8,361.09 8,361.09 AAoved by Gordon, support by Colemon to ap­ prove the bill from Kenneth R. Gronota, $42.07, from Circuit Court budget, equipment repair* and maintenance. AAotion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to ap­ prove the claim from Cynthia Poll, District Court recorder, $368.50, from District Court budget. AAotion carried by unanimous roll coll. AAoved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to approve th* claim from the County Clerk's Office, Petty Cosh, $126.99. AAotion carried by unanimous roll coll. AAoved by Gordon, support by Hammond to trans­ fer $35,000 from General Fund to Child Care Fund. AAotion carried by unanimous roll call. AAoved by Gordon, support by Coleman to ap­ prove the bill from Barry-Eaton District Health Department, $406.80, ta be paid from Solid Waste Fund. AAotion carried by unanimous roll call. AAoved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to authorize th* Clerk to transfer $35,918.00 from Cr tingency to OtllL Grant, General Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. AAoved by Coleman, support by Gordon to trans­ fer $4,503 from Chorlton Park line item. General Fund, to Park Fund. Moved by Coleman, support by Gordon to amend the motion to read: transfer $4,500 from Contingency to Chorlton Pork line Item; then transfer $4,500 from Chorlton Park line item, general fund, to Pork Fund. Roll coil vote, six (6) yeas, Coleman. Gordon. Hammond. Hoare, Kiel. McKelvey, one (1) excused. London. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoare to pay ths bill from At <mponents 8 Engineers. $88.10, for repair of oir compressor, from miscellaneous expenses. Roll coll vote, six (6) yeas. Colemon. Gordon, Hammond. Hoare, Kiel. McKelvey, one (1) excused, Landon. Motion carried. Elsie Furrow, Barry County Treasurer, appeared before the Board and introduced Attorney Jim White. Attorney White then presented a resolution to the Board reference bids for the purchase of General Obligation Limited Tax Notes. Delinquent Tax Series 1982 of the County of Barry, Michigan. Moved by Hoare, support by Gordon to adopt the following resolution, accept the bid from AAonufocturers National Bank of Detroit ond Hastings City Bank, ond authorize the Chair to sign. Roll call vote, six (6) yeas. Coleman, Gordon. Hammond. Hoare. Kiel, McKelvey, one (1) excused. Landon. AAotion carried. COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN At a meeting of the Board of Commissioner* of th* County of Barry, Hostings. Michigan, held in th* County Building on th* 24ih day of Moy, 1983, at 11:00 o'clock o.m. Eastern Dayligh* Time. PRESENT: Member* Coleman. Gordon. Hammond. Hoare. Kiel, McKelvey. ABSENT: Members Landon. The following preamble ond resolution were offered by Member Hoare ond supported by Member Gordon: WHEREAS. May 24. 1983. at 11:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Tim*, was set as the date and time for opening bid* for the purchase of $2,750,000 ■ General Obligation Limited Tax Notes, Delinquent Tax Series 1982 of the County of Barry, Michigan; and WHEREAS, bids received were publicly opened ond rood; and WHEREAS, the rollowing bid* were received: BIDOP___________ MEf WTPBT RATE NET IWTBtST COST Merrill Lynch White Wrid Capitol Markets Group..................... 6.998393% 8400,949.59 Manufacturers National Dank of Detroit and Hastings City Dank. ________ ... _______ 6.8937% 394,955.00 WHEREAS, the bid of Manufacturer's National Dank of Detroit hod been determined to produce fhe lowest interest cost to lhe County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The bid of AAanufocturer * National Bonk of Detroitas above stated, be ond the same Is hereby NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry on Proposed Variance Permit* Notice is hereby given that th' Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing on June 7, 1983 at 7:30 P.M. in the County Commis­ sioner's Room, 117 S. Broadway, Hostings. Michigan. Cui* No. V-11-83 Richard Ridderikhoff, (applicant) 7:30 P.M. At this hearing, fhe following described property which generally lies at 5308 Cherry Valley Rd.. Middleville, will be considered as th* site for requesting o variance to place o 14 ft. wide mobile home per­ manently. Thai part ol th* NE’4, Sec. 17, described as: Commencing ol the NE comer of Sec. 17. th S 00* 00' W 1317.39 ft. along the East line of Sec. 17 to th* NE comer of th* SE'4 of said NE'4 and the PLACE OF BEGINNING of this description; th S 00* 00‘ W 220.0 ft. along the East line of said Section; th S 89*10'30" W 1332.26 It.; th N 00*04'30" W 220.0 It. along the West line of the SE’4 of said NE’4; th N 89*10'30" E 1332.55 fl. along the North line of the SE‘4 of said NE’4 to fhe place of beginning. Subject to highway R.O.W. for Cherry Valley Ave. over the East 33 ft. thereof. This parcel contains 6.73 acres. Including highway R-O.W. ThomappleTwp. Case No. V-12-83 Robert H. Johnson, (applicant) 7:40 P.M. At this hearing, the follovring described property which generally lies at 4295 Pickerel Cove Rd.. Shelbyville, will be considered as the site for re­ questing a variance to erect a storage building cloeer to the side lot line. Commencing at a point 958 ft. N and 709 ft. W of the E% post of Sec. 6,thS84*W)00ft..thS86%* W 60fl., th W 50 ft., th S 10* W 13.8 ft., th $72* 15' E6ft., th S 10* 40* W 150.15 ft., th N 72* 15' W 155 ft. to a place a beginning, th N 72* 15' W to the Eosferiy th N 3*30* E 48.5 ft., th N 41* 30* E 82 ft., th In a Southeasterly direction to a point which is N 10* 40* E 1» ft. N of the place of beginning, th S 10* 40* W 190 ft. to place of beginning. Subject to all conditions, limitation* and to such bidders representative or by registered mall. 3. That all terms of th* notes, including the maturities of the tax notes and th* total amount borrowed, ore hereby ratified. .III. Twp. 4. All resolutions and parts ol resolutions inso­ CawHo.V->3« far as they conflict with th* provisions of this Tunis Grover, (applicant) resolulton be and th* same are hereby rescinded. 7:50 PJA. At this hooring, the following YEAS: Members Colemon, Gordon, Hammond, described property which Hoar*. Kiel, McKelvey. NAYS: Members None. generally Iles ot Morsh Rd., Plainwell, will be considered o* ABSENT: Member* Landon. th* site for requesting a variance RESOLUTION DELCARED ADOPTED. Norval E. Thaler. Barry County Clerk Chairman Kiel awarded Andrew Downing and The S nine (9) acres of the NE % Robert Harper with a resolution from the Depart­ ment of Public Work* thanking them for their many vllle Twp. hour* of work on the Gun Lak* Sewer System. The Board of Commissioner* also thanked Mr. Cose No. V-14-83 Downing ond Mr. Harper for their work on the system. AAoved by Coleman, support by Hammond to approve th* request from Howard Ferris, Register of Deeds, to fill th* vacancy that will be occurring generally lie* of 2530 Barber Rd.. Hastings, will be consider­ in his office August 1, 1963, 06 Technical. Motion carried. ed os th* site for requesting a Moved by Coleman, support by Haore to close variance for exponilon of home nominations for Substance Abuse Board and a Son in detached unanimous ballot be cast for John Rank ond Judge Rickard Loughrin, January 1, 1983 through frl <4, Sec. 33. Carlton December 31,1985. Motion carried. Twp. Moved by Hoo.e, support by AAcKefvey to ap­ ComHo. V.1M1 prove the following farmland agreements: •ob . CM Co. (Itotwn Cobb) < Frank 8 Maxine Roush........................Barry Township • Art AAeotf* Auto Sale* Inc. David 1 Brenda Chase.............. Woodland Township (applicants) Clifford 8 Lois Andrus..................... Corfton Township Russell 6 Joan Keech............ AAople Grove Township At this hearing, the following LeRoy 8 Douglas Flessner .... Woodland Township described property which Motion carried. generally lie* ot 7765 Saddlsbog Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to ap­ Lake Rd.. Lake Odewa, will bo prove th* Application For Termination From A considered as the site for reFarmland Agreement, Carl 8 Louise Bahs, Castle­ ton Township. Motion carried. AAoved by Hammond, support by McKelvey to file all correspondence. AAotion carried. Sec. 1. th N 570 ft., th W 175 ft. AAoved by Colemon, support by Hammond to go lino to 7« poet, es, Woodland Motion carried at 11:45 a.m. 12:10p.m. returned to general session. Case No. V-16-83 Moved by Colemon, support by Hammond to AArs. Thelma Swears, (applicant) recess to June 14, 1983 or the Coll of fhe Choir. Buddy R. Holcomb, (owner of Motion carried ond meeting adjourned AAoy 24, 1983,12:12 p.m. PJOT.M. At this hooring, the following Paul Kiel, Choirman described property which (6-2) sldered as th* site for o variance Default has boon made in the condition* of a mortgage made by Michael A. Goringor and Donnclann Geringer, husband ond wile, to Fleet Mortgage Corp., f/k/a AAartgog* Assoc­ iates, Inc., a Rhode Island Cor­ poration. Mortgagee, Dated August 17. 1979, and recorded on August 30.1979. in Liber 242. on page 833, Barry County Records, Michigan, and on which mortgage there is claimed to be du* at the date hereof th* sum of Fifty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Five 8 58/100 Dollar* ($58,975.58). including Interest at 10% per annum. Under th* power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and fhe statute in such cose mode and provided, notice is hereby given thot said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sal* of th* martof them, at public vendue, at the main entrance to the County Courthouse In Hastings, Mich­ igan. at 2 o'clock p.m.. local time, on Wednesday. July 6, 1983. Said premises are situated in fhe Township of Barry, Barry County. Michigan, and are des­ cribed as: A parcel of land in the East *4 ol the Northwest 4 ol Section 13, Town 1 North. Range 9 West, described as follows: Commencing at a point 331 feel east of the northwest comer of the east % of the northwest '4 ol Section 13. Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence South 1320 feet: thence East 331 feet; thence North 1320 leet to the North line of said Section 13; thence West 331 feet to the place of beginning. During fhe twelve months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Doled: May 19. 1983 Fleet Mortgage Corp.. Mortgagee Hecht. Buchanan & Cheney. Sixth Floor Frey Building. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 6-9 C0M8KM COUNCIL MAY 31,1983 MORTGAGE SALE DAY. SAWDEY. FLAGGERT * PORTER. ATTYS. Old Kent Center 200 Monroe Avenue. Suite 300 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Default having occurred in the conditions of o certain mortgage made by WILLIAM J. RUDD and JANE RUDD, husband and wife, nf 5625 Uoton Road. Hastings, Michigan 49058, as mortguyors to OLD KENT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, a Michigan bonking corporation, of One Vandenberg Center, Grand Rapid*. Michigan 49503. as mort­ gagee, dated March 3. 1980. re­ corded in fhe Office of Barry County Register of Deeds on March 11. 1980, in Liber 244 of Mortgages, at Pages 891, 892. 893 ond 894; on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo ond unpaid to date of this Notice, Twenty-five Thousand One Hundred Thirty-five ond B6/100ths - ($25,135,86) - Dol­ lars. including interest computed to date hereof; and no suit or proceeding in low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, ond the power of sale in said mortgage con­ tained having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thot by virtue ol the power of sale contained in said mortgage ond the statute in such case mode and provided, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged promise* on Tues­ day. Jun* 7, 1983, at 10:00 o'clock In the forenoon ot the East Door of the County Court­ house In the City of Hostings. Michigan, thot being the place of holding Circuit Court for the County of Barry, to the highest bidder at public auction for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon such mortgage, together with interest. legal costs and charge* and expenses, including the attorney foe allow­ ed by low, and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by th* mortgagee before sal*, the land and promise* described in said mortgage mentioned and situated in th* Township of Rut­ land, County of Barry. State of Michigan, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning ot th* South *4 post of Section 5, Town 3 North, Ra “ West, thence N 02* 41' W the North ond South '4 lin sold Section, 1312.35 feet, thence N 88* 40* E 225.00 feet; thence S 02* 41' E 1312.35 leet to the South Section line, thence S 88* 40' W along sold South line 225.00 feet to the Notico Is hereby given thot th* redemption period, pursuant to law, is six (6) month* from th* time of such, sale, during which time th* property moy be redeemed. DATED; Moy 2,1983 DAY, SAWDEY. FLAGGERT8 PORTER, Attorneys for Old Kent Bank and Trust Co. By John A. Porter Business Address; Old Kent Center 200 Monroe Avenue. Suite 300 Grand Rapid*. Ml 49503 Telephone: (616) 774-8121 A Special Meeting of the Com­ mon Council of the City of Has­ tings called by Mayor Kenneth J. Howe: According io Chapter 5.7 of the City Charter of Hastings. Michigan. Common Council met in Special Session in th* Council Chambers. City Holl. Hastings, Michigan on Tuesday, May 31. 1983 of 7 JO p.m. Moyer Kenneth Howe presiding. 1. Present ot roll call wore Council Members: Bennett, Cook. Cusack, Fuhr. Gray Jaspers* 8 Spock man. 2. Council discussed the levy of an additional millage role of 1983 Property Taxes. Councilman Fuhr asked Mayor Howe how he felt on the increase. Mayor Howe stated that the Budget Committee recommended the 16.2 increase after cutting all budget a* much as possible. All construction for the next year wo* cut, along with a police cruiser. The next cut would have to be in manpower. Ho indicated we could cut another cruiser and the computer from the budget but this still would not be enough. Councilman Jas­ pers* stated that he felt we could not cut another cruiser and keep our patrol* up ond that a computer is long over due. Moved by Jasporso. supported by Spackman to approve fhe resolution to levy an additional Millag* rate of 1983 Properly Taxes to 16.2 mills. Gray, Fuhr, Cusack, Cook and Bennett. Absent: Vaughan. Carried. 3. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Gray to approve the adoption ol th* 1983-84 budget. Yeos: Bennett. Cook, Cusock. Fuhr, Gray. Jaspers* and Spockman. Absent: Vaughan. Carried. 4. Moved by Spockmon. suppor­ ted by Cusock to approve *he resolution which authorize* the required by the Michigan State Statutes; Sec. 44(7) PA No. 503 1983. Gray, Fuhr, Cusack, Cook and Bonnett. Absent: Vaughan. Carried. 5. Moved by Spackman, suppor­ ted by Cook to approve a resolution with th* Hastings Area School District and the of one-half of the 1983 school Tax Roll and to agreements with school district ond I district. Fuhr, Gray, Jaspereo and Spackman. Absent: Vaughan. Carried. . 6. Meeting adjourned 7:50 p.m. Kenneth J. Howe, Mayor Shoran Vickery, City Clerk (6-2) 6-2 HJUCATIOW IKmCI mccamdutatk STATE OF AMCMGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY RLE NO. 18,798 Estate of DORIS J. KELLEY, Dsceosed 967-58-6998 Social Security Number TO ALL INTERESTED PARTKS: following: TAKE NOTICE. courtroom. Hastings, AAichtaon, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, o hearing will be hold on th* petition of Robert Kelley requesting that Robert Kelley bo appointed Per­ sonal Representative of th* Doris J. Kelley Estate who lived at 13855 S. Kelley Rood, Hickory Corners. Michigan, 49060, ond Personal Representative be required to filo but a nominal bond, and that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors are notified that copies ol oil claim* against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative will then be assigned to ontlti persons appearing of record. Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) Siegel, Hudson. Gee, Show B Fisher 2155. Church St. Hastings, Michigan 49058 616-945-3495 NW '4. SE '4. Sec. 14. Corilon ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY CIVER T. tte MM Ekctm rf HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 13,1983 The place (or places of ELECTION are iodicated below: ONE AT - ONE AT - PLEASANTVIEW SCHOOL HASTINGS JUNIOR HIGH WEST GYM Nsms ef Casdidatet fsr the Buni of Edscatm to be elected: GEORGE H. WIBALDA - 4 pars HUGH S. FULLERTON - 4 years H. MICHAEL TRAHAN - 4 years JAMES R. TOBUREN - 4 years Tke folk»wii»« PROPOSITIONS 01 QUESTIONS will be rated M»e: The Polls for the mW Election wiH* open from 7 o’clock A.M., end rennin open until 8 o’clock PJ»- of the rame Election day. Dated: JUNE L1983 JUfHK LENZ, Secretary, Board of Education All of fhe above described* property being located In Barry County, Michigan. Interested person* desiring io present their views upon a var­ iance request either verbally or In writing will be given the op­ portunity to be heard at the <®ove mentioned time ond Th* variance applications ar* avqilabl* for public inspection •t th* Barry County Planning OH**. H7 $. Broodwa? Hastings. Michigan during th* hours of 8.-00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. *ondoy thru Friday. Pl*<n* call Winifred K*ll*r, Planning Direc­ tor at 948-8081 for furtfwr Infor­ mation. Norval E. Thaler, Barry County Clerk (6-2) ESTATE SALE I. C. Ronald Van Buren, at­ torney and Personal Represen­ tative lor the Estate of Helen I. Sidnam hereby offer for sal* at private sol* to the highest bidder th* property located at 916 McArthur St.. Lak* Odessa. Michigan, County of Ionia. Blds will be taken at th* offic* of C. Ronald Van Buren. Attorney ot Law. 1005 4th Ave., Lak* Odessa. Michigan. Wo reserve th* right to r*j*ct any ond all bid*. Intorestod parti** may inap*ct th* property by con­ tacting C. Ronald Van Buran. Attorney for Estat*. For addi­ tional information coll 3748823. (tfn) questing also that the will of the Deceased doted March 15, 1982 bo admitted to probate, that the Dy: Richard J. Hudson 3220 Maple Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001 (6-2) nut aEMK • muimme iwn E. Dowling Rd., Hastings. MJ. 49058. SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE REQUtST: Build a goroge without proper sideline setback ond over septic tank, with dean out in garage. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY OR ADDRESS FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION: Parcel ME '4 Sec 33. T2N-R8W. Baltimore Town­ ship, Com 8 Rd* W NE Cor Sd Sec 33 for POB, Th W 5 Rd* 4' T. Th S 32 Rds, Th E 13 Rd* 4' 2", Th N 12 Rd*. Th W B Rd* Th N 20 ' Rds, to POB. 1.6 A. AA/L. WRITTEN COMMENTS CONCERNING THIS REQUEST WILL BE RECEIVED AT 2020 McGLYNN RD.. HASTINGS. Ml. 49058. C/O AAR. GARY HASKIN. BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP ZONING AND BUILDING ADMINISTRATOR. HEARINGS WILL BE HELD AT BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP HALL. 6424 S. BEDFORD RD.. HASTINGS, Ml. 49058. DATE: JUM IB. 1M1 TIME: 7:30 FJN. nurW.MnHTMNC.HOKTUV —• NOTICE •----- PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Education of Hastings Area School District, County of Barry, State of Michigan on .. . JUNE 14,1983 at 7:30 P.M. at the Junior High Vocal Music Room 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan The hearing will be held on the 1983-84 budget of said school district. A copy of the 1983-84 school district budget is available for public inspection at the Superin­ tendent's office at the Hastings Junior High School. JUDITH LENZ, SECRETARY BOARD OF EDUCATIOH �The Hostings Banner, Thursday. June 2, 1983 — Pogo 7 Congra tula tions! We’re Proud! You’ve Made It! You've made the grade...with flying colors. Keep up the great work Grads! Now the hard earned diploma is finally yours. Congratuations on a fine achievement! We Salute You Grade! 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It’s your day to shine Grads! Have a great day ... and many many more to come. We’re Proud As Can Be! Gilmore Jewelers 1 du nf 'Zojfuuyi �The Hostings Bonner. Thursday, June 2. 1983 — Page 8 It s your day, Grads. May you enjoy it in everyway! Hooray... For Our Graduates! Three cheers for the Class of ’83! Let’s give them our wholehearted support for a job well done! They’re tops! We Salute You Grads! Brenda Mead isdq i ® Em IS ■ Teresa Lord Ued.Dn.ny Jackie Jaynes The Cone Zone ON COURT ST., BEHIND THE COURTHOUSE Since 1908 CONGRATULATIONS _/ Cindy Sidebotham 1 • if* Open 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Daily Call Us at...34534X2 Deb Weeks Karen Hudson Congratulations! Jump For Joy, Grads! We're just elated that you’ve graduated! We know the future will be a bright one! Good Luck from all of us! Laurie Herbsirckh Brec. Agostfad CkrtlYMlua ■vsy Ihu Kildertjeda 915 W. State in Hastings .. EvJneHJgendorf BruceMartin . 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John Lentz ‘83 yuure We’re Proud of You! grape vine Mary Drake P*iltHem*er 1110 West Greet Street in Hastings Laurie Denny Mary Vance Congratulations for a superb job. Here's hoping the future is even betterfor you! *Dogn Suds Aaron Frernon W Randy Wilcox Christopher Hough Connie Christiansen Koy Fellows Class of‘83 and our queen... MK ■ ■! SBHB Ivon Shellenborger A Bright Future! Andy Smith MHHM Kathy GMIer An Honor Deserved ScottBeB.au, Michelle Lyons ,ul,e Ffrfiison tooubGCAD<§ at... Julie Dull KIIDmM HASTINGS Wr BURGER CHEF 911W. State St., Hastings Irene Cook, Proprietress 109 S. Ctairdi, Nastngs Ph. 616-945-2263 Hastings Office Supply BARRY COUNTY’S OFFICE SUPPLY AND PRINTING HEADQUARTERS 945-3481 HASTINGS5' 945-3226 �The Hastings Banner, Thursday. June2. 1983 — Poge9 Congratulations ••• .j So many Congratulations to all of the 1983 Graduates in BARRY COUNTY and the area! o opportunities he ahead. Success, Grads! • •• Jim Scobey We hope we can be ofservice to you in the future. 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Owens James E. 1 Your Melissa Sue Paavo Lisa Lym Paine Lon Edward Payne Sharon Jean Peake Melissa Am Pennock Ama Marie Perez David Joseph Pierce Panny Lisa Pierce Bethaney Lyme Poll Michael Mark Power Harvey Purdum Tinny Lee Purdun Tony Lane Purdun Jess Dalton Reaser George Alfred Ruffner, Jr. Katherine Sawka James Schaechterle *** Spencer Jim Scobey, Jr. Debra Lee Scott Louame Kay Segur Ivan Ray Shellenbarger Sherry Lynn Short Yvonne Kaye Sinpson Cheryl Anne Sisson Andrew Loren Smith Mary Louise Shdth Stephenie Renee Smith Sandra Lee Spindler Any Elizabetn Stack Tina Marie Staron Paul Joseph Standler Van A. Stauffer Gary J. Storm Amy Marie Strickland Steven Ernest Strong Christopher Edwin Styring Ann Rose Sullivan John C. Tarchala Russell W. Taylor Lori Ann Temessen Lisa Ann Tinkler Bryan Lym Tobias Kimberley Am Tobias Vickie Elaine Traister Jon Tumes Ken VanBelkum ■ Sherry VanBruggen Mary Virginia Vance Kimberly Rose Vanderiest Nancy Susan Vickers Todd Voshell ■ Richelie Un Weller Dawn Erndnie White Randy Alan Wilcox Conte Lym Williams Marcia Sue Wilson Theresa Lyme Wolf David Omie Wood, Jr. Kirk Allan Wood Patrick James Worth Timothy Wymer Sarah Lym Yost i community is proud of you! There’s a challenging and exciting world awaiting all of you, our community’s distinguished Graduates! You’ve completed a very significant phase in your young lives and now bigger and better experiences lie ahead. Whatever path each of you may venture on, always remember that the friends and neighbors W“A VANIN AGENCY Insurance for... Home, Farm, Bosts and Mobile Homes 219 W. State Street in Hastings — Phone 495-3416 Our Best Wishes to all 1983 Graduates! Neil's Printing & Copy Service 123 West State Street in Hastings of this community will be behind you with continued support. We’re proud of the accomplishments you have achieved up till now, and even prouder of the challenges you’re sure to meet in the future. We’ll be rooting for you every step of the way...for your future is also ours. Congratulations and continued success! E. W. BLISS Division of Gulf^-Western Manufacturing Co. 1004 E. State Street in Hastings REMINDER • BANNER Newspapers Serving Hastings and Barry County EVERY TUESDAY and THURSDAY EACH WEEK! Phone 945-9554 and 948-8051 �The Hostings Banner, Thursday, June 2, 1983 — Pag® ] ] Rally to win twice 3-2,4-3 Hastings girls win softball title with doubleheader sweep of Sturgis by Steve Vedder Toroso Maurer (22) tries to beat out on infield hit against Sturgis on Tuesday night. The Saxons rallied to beat .he Trojans twice. 3-2 and 4-3, to claim the Twin Valley softball championship with an 11-1 record. (Banner photo) The term ’cardiac kids’ was first applied to the Detroit Tigers of 1968 due to their many late inning victories. After Tuesday night that term can safely be applied to the Hastings softball team. The Saxons captured the 1983 Twin Valley softball championship with a pair of thrilling come-from-behind wins over Sturgis, win­ ning 3-2 in eight innings in the opener, and 4-3 in the nightcap. The wins give the Saxons an 11-1 Twin Valley record leaving them a game ahead of second place Harper Creek. Hastings is 19-5 overall. The wins also climax a hectic league season for coach Judy Anderson. She said winning the Twin Valley title was a goal of ^rs since the very beginning of the year. “We thought we had a good chance of winning the conference before the season started, but we knew it would be tough," she said. "We're just very excited right now. We've got the trophy and everything." Anderson said the title is especially gratifying because the Twin Valley was extremely balanced this spring. “Our conference is tough," said Anderson. “Look at Sturgis. They came in here 3-9 and they can’t be taken lightly." Hastings probably wasn't guilty of taking the Trojans lightly — not with the Twin Valley championship at stake. But it took two late inning rallies to slap down the pesky Sturgis team. In the opener, Hastings trailed 2-1 going into the eighth. But Laura Oom and Amy by Steve Vedder exceptionally strong pitcher and he’ll probably be used against Lakeview. “They'll be down to their number two pitcher just like us," said Oom. Tournament rules say a pitcher can only be used for 10 innings in one day. "We've gotoir work cut out for us, no doubt about it," added Oom. The Hastings coach will be pinning much of the Saxon hopes on junior pitcher Jack Moore, who is slated to get the starting nod against Comstock. Moore (6-4 record, 115 ERA) is currently red hot winning his last four starts. "He’s hitting hb peak right now," said Oom. Offensively, tike team has been plagued all season with leaving too many nmners on base. But with the pitching of Moore and a rapidly im­ proving defense, Oom said hb team is in good shape. The team's senior keystone com­ bination of second baseman Drew Howitt (.354) and shortstop Craig Mawer (.292) has been outstanding. Other key players are junior first baseman Jason Sixberry (.281,21 rbto), senior outfielder Brace Martin (.257) and junior catcher Joel Christensen (.273). Moore Is also batting a hefty .295. Oom said should Hastings beat Comstock, sophomore pitcher George Sullivan (2-3 record) will start the second game. ...while Saxon softball team hopes to keep momentum One down and one to go. The Hasting girb softball team captured the Twin Valley cham­ pionship Tuesday night and is now look forward to achieving goal number two of the 19C season. The Saxon girb are taking dead aim on a district softball championship. And they’ll be getting their chance this Saturday at Moline when Hastings (194) plays tough Harper Creek at noon. The Beavers finished second in the Twin Valley while handing Hastings their only league loss against 10 wins. Saxon coach Judy Anderson isn't discounting that loss, but is quick to point out her team b playing some good ball over the last two weeks. "We've come back and played very strong since that loss (a 3-2 decbion)," said Judy. “We haven’t hit like I’d hoped but maybe we’re saving that for Saturday." Anderson said the problem hasn’t been getting the runners on base, it’s been scoring them. Hastings stranded a total of 18 runners in Tuesday’s doubleheader sweep of Sturgis. Despite the LOBs, Anderson is confident her team can win a second straight district title. Last year Hastings knocked off Otsego 8-7 in the finals. "I think we're as tough as any team there," she said. "I think this b one of the toughest districts in the state." Aside from Harper Creek, Otsego and Wayland round out the district field. Those two teams play at 10:00 a.m. on Satirday. The winners of the OtsegoWayland and Harper Creek-Hastings games will meet in the championship tilt at 2:00 p.m. Anderson said senior firebaiter Sheri Blair will start on the mound against Harper Creek. Blair is 17-4 on the season with a mircoscopic 1.00 ERA. She’s fanned 90 batters. “She's pitched very well, very con­ sistently for us," noted Anderson. Offensively, Anderson will rely on a trio oi .300 hitters in junior shortstop Tammy Connor (.377), junior first baseman Paula Atkinson (.313) and senior centerfielder Teresa Maurer (.314.) Defensively, catcher Amy Stack and third baseman Laura Hause have been steady players all season. Sue King pitched her first career no-hitter as Middleville's softball team edged Pennfield 3-1 in a pre-district game last Friday. The victory means the Trojans will now travel to Bronson on June 3 to play Bellevue, losers of only three games this season. One of those losses, however, was a 3-2 setback to the Trojans in the recent Middleville tour­ nament. The game is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. King, a senior righthander, struck out 12 batters in the game including seven of the first nine batters. She walked only two. A couple of outstanding defensive plays by Thomapple Kellogg second baseman Carol Courtney helped preserve King’s no-hitter. Middleville scored first in the third inning on a single by King, who then was replaced by pinchrunner Brenda Swanson. Swanson stole second and third and scored on a sacrifice bunt. After Pennfield tied the game with a run in the fourth, the Trojans broke things open Thomapple Bikers time trial results The results of the weekly Thomapple Valley Bikers time trials. The trials are held every Tuesday night at 7:00 pm. near the corner of M-79 and M-37. The times: Mike O’Donnell (27:46), Steve Bolthouse (30:24), Paul Standler (31:11), John Crane (31:20), Brandy Greenfield (11:41), Tom Katsul (31:48), Jan Shafer (32!21), Tony Marfia (33:54), Len Standler (35.11), Elaine Standler (38:10 chain problems). eight stolen bases, 12 runs scored and 16 hits. Lukas, a senior pitcher-first baseman, batted .372 with a home run. He led the Trojans in extra base hits. Miller, a senior centerfielder-pitcher, hit .356 with a team-leading three homers. Middleville selected to hold Class C wrestling meet again Middleville High School has been selected as the site for the 1984 Class "C" State Wrestling Championships. This is the third straight year that Thornapple has had the honor of hosting this event and the seventh time in the last 10 years. The athletic department is also happy to announce that for the first time, Middleville will be the site for a regional cross country run to be held at Yankee Springs Golf curse on Saturday, November 5, 1983. with two in the sixth. Courtney walked and stole second. She moved to second on a bunt by Carmen Gray, who was safe at first when no play was made on her. Jill Smith’s sacrifice made the score 2-1 and then Gray scored on a passed ball for the final 3-1 count Middleville is now 13-10 for the season. “We’re playing good ball right now," said Trojan coach John Greenman. Greenman also announced that three of his players have been named to the O-K Blue all­ league team. King, along with her 12-7 pitching record, 201 strikeout*. 2.23 ERA, and .440 average, was named to the first team. Also named were senior centerfielder Jill Smith, who is currently hitting .489, and freshman catcher Carmen Gray. Gray is batting .570 with 24 runs scored and 38 stolen bases. She has thrown out 29 runners at­ tempting to steal. Athletic Profile--------------------Craig Mawer of Hastings gets his cuts in against Sturgis on Tuesday night. The Hastings team rallied to win the nightcap 3-2 after losing the opener to the Trojans. Hastings is hosting the district tournament this weekend. (Bonrw photo) Saxon nine rallies in nightcap to gain split with Sturgis A three-run seventh inning carried Hastings to a 3-2 comeback win over Sturgis in the nightcap of a doubleheader on Tuesday night. Sturgis had captured the opener 8-5. Trailing 2-0 in the seventh inning of the n pilar season finale for the Saxons. Jason Sixberry walked and Bruce Martin hit a misplayed double to put runners on second and third with one out. Tom Finnic then rapped a high bouncer to third base which could not oe played. Six­ berry scored and Martin wound up at third. Jim Replogle executed a suicide squeeze bunt scoring Martin with the tying run and sending Finnie to third. Gary Shaeffer, who had earlier misplayed a fly ball causing the second Trojan run, singled to right scoring Finnie with the game winner. I was delighted to see Shaeffer come up with the winning run on base,” said Hastings coach Bernie Oom. "He is a competitor and was determined to make up for his error. "We had tough luck the whole game at the plate and (Jack) Moore pitched a line game. We deserved this game." Moore'went the distance giving up one earned run, four hits, 12 strikeouts, and four walks. It was his fourth straight win. Moore was also the only Saxon with two hits in the game. In the opener, Sturgis parlayed some clutch hits into eight runs on nine total safeties. George Sullivan suffered the loss in the opener, his third against two wins. The sophomore righthander gave up five earned runs, nine hits, struck out five and walked four. “We haven't been able to win the opening game of a conference doubleheader all year," said Oom. "We'have taken three of the four second games.” Offensively, Craig Mawer and Sixberry each contributed two singles and an rbi in the game. Hastings finishes 5-9 in the Twin Valley and are currently 9-15 overall. Phil Davisson (left) discusses the proper form in throwing the discus wit* his coach, Jim Gibson. Davisson will be throwing the discus in this weekend's state track meet Davisson closing out excellent season with trip to state meet by Steve Vedder Three Middleville players gain O-K Blue baseball honors Middleville’s Jim Schipper has been named to the 15-man O-K Blue all-league team while teammates Tim Lukas and Chri* Milter received honorable mention. Schipper, a senior shortstop, hit .340 this season while two home runs, seven rbis, scoring Hause to tie the game. After a fly out gave Sturgis the second out, Laura Oom came through win a clutch single to score Atkinson with the final run giving Hastings the title. The Trojans had scored two runs in the third and one in the fifth for a 3-0 lead. Hastings got two of those runs back in the bottom of the fifth when Dunn walked, Hause was safe on a error and Blair walked to load the bases. Atkinson’s sacrifice fly made it 3-1 and Hause crossed the plate on an error to cut the margin to 3-2. Hastings managed only four hits in the game by Maurer, Dunn, Atkinson and Oom. Blair again was the winner this time allowing five hits, walking two and striking out five. King pitches Middleville into district softball tourney Hastings baseball team prepares for district tourney... It hasn’t been the type of year that Hastings baseball coach Bernie Oom envisioned for hb team, but a title in this weekend's district tournament could ease some of the sting from the disapointing season. A victory in Saturday’s noon game with Canstock would be a start in salvaging something for a Saxon team that finished 9-15 overall and 59 in the Twin Valley. Gull Lake and Lakeview (9-17) open the tournament, being held at Hastings, on Saturday, June 4 at 10:00 a.m. Winners of the first round games play in the championship at 3:00 p.m. The tournament is not exactly blessed with teams that have clubbed many opponents into submission — something that should work in favor of Hastings. In fact, the only team with a plus-JOO record is Gull Lake which stands at 188. Oom said anything can happen in a one-shot baseball tournament. “The Mds are high and we're looking forward to winning,” said Oom. "We think we have as good a chance as anyone in the tornament.” Oom believes Hastings came away with a good draw in the tournament. If they can slip past Comstock (10-12) the odds are they'll play Gull Lake in the finals. But Gull Lake has only one Stack walked and Teresa Maurer singled to load the bases. Tammy Connor then walked to force in Oom with the tying run, and Carri Dunn also walked to score Stack with the game winner. Sheri Blair was the winning pitcher on a five-hitter. She struck out five, walked three and gave up two earned runs. “She pitched a good, consistent game," said Anderson. The Saxons managed only four hits in the game including a single and double by Amy Stack. Connor and Maurer had the others. In ti>e nightcap, it took a pair of Hastings runs in the bottom of the seventh to eek out a 4-3 win. Trailing 3-2, Laura Hause walked, stole second and went to third on a ground out. After Paula Atkinson was hit by a pitch, Hause and Atkinson executed a double steal Four of the six Hastings girls who will participate in the weekend's state track meet. (From left) Colleen Corrigan, Lori Teunessen, Chris Kruko and Kris Matthews. (Banner photo) Saxon girls travel to state track meet this weekend Six members of the Hastings girls track team will be traveling to Carroll this weekend to participate in the Class B state track meet. Tammy Bryans in the 100-yard dash, Lori Teunessen in the 800 meter run, Colleen Cnrrigan in the discus, the 440 relay team of Teunessen, Bryans, Bev DeCamp, and Kris Matthews and the 800 relay of Teunessen, Chris Kruko, DeCamp and Matthews all qualified for the state meet by placing in the top three at the recent regional meet. Hastings coach Pat Murphy is hoping the girls can place at state, but admits it won't be an easy thing to accomplish. "We don’t know a lot of what the other leams there are going to have,” said Mur­ phy. “We only know about a couple of regionals. "Right now we’re just planning on going up there and doing our best. Il's just an ac­ complishment to get to the state.” Bryans best time in the 100 is 11.4 but her status at the present time in uncertain. She sprained an ankle in practice and it was put in a cast. Teunessen’s best time in the 800 is 2:27.3, Corrigan's best throw in the discus is 111-9, (he 440's best time is 51.9 and the best the 800 team has done is 1:48.1. Qualifying for the state track meet was something that was always tucked away in the back of Phil Davisson’s mind. He thought if he did ever manage to qualify for the state meet it would be because of his accomplishments in the shot put Which is why it came as a bit of a shock to the Hastings senior recently that he not only qualified for the state meet, but qualified in the discus instead of the shot. Davisson’s discus toss of 133 feet, two inches in the regional track meet placed him second and earned him a trip to this weekend’s state Class B track meet. "I’m glad I made it because it’s my last year and everything,” admitted Phil the other day before he started his daily workout. "Hopefully if I throw the best I have all year I could place. "I never really thought I’d make it. I trained for the shot put, but I wound up doing better in the discus." Whether or not he places at the state meet will not detract from the fact it has been an oustanding season for the personable Davisson. He won the shot put event 12 times in dual meets or double duals this spring. Add that to 13 first places in the discus and the summation comes up outstanding. “I'm real happy with my season," said Davisson, who transferred to Hastings from Southfield between his sophomore and junior years. "Last year 1 only won about four first places combined.” As a junior, Davisson's best toes in the discus was 124-10. He averaged about 119 feet on his throws. This year he’s averaging 125 feet a throw with a beet throw of 137-6. Hastings boys track coach Jim Gibson said Davisson would have to throw about 140 feet to place at the state meet. He said a toss of that caliber from Davisson is possible. "It all depends on the competition,” said Gibson. "As far as how Phil will do, your guess is as good as mine." Gibson said if Davisson doesn't place it won't be because he lacked putting in the effort. "He's made a lot of progress this year on his own. I can't take the credit,” said Gibson. "A lot of it is his own determination." The first-year varsity coach particularly likes Phil’s attitude. His teammates call him "Uncle Phil” because of the time be puts in working with them. "He’s team all the way," said Gibson. "He helps the other people in the discus and shot. He’s not just out for himself." Davisson believes throwing the discus is mostly timing, coordination, form and weight training. He stands 5-9, 190 pounds, which is average for a discus thrower. "I’ve seen guys 6-5 that had no form at all," said Phil. "I’ve tried to work at that.” For Phil Davisson the work has paid dividends. This weekend it could pay off some more. �Sports.. Words to the “Ys” by Dave Storms at a glance YMCA Summer Camp Applications . Summer camp is just around the corner, and now is the time to start planning for your child's week out at YMCA Camp Algonquin. The YMCA offers programs for boys and girls ages 5-14. For those 5-6 years old, there is a program called Tiny Tots. Those in the age range of 7-9 can participate in the co-ed day camp, and finally older boys and girls can participate in a resident camp ex­ perience. There is even a program for those 15 and older where the camp trains these individuals for future leadership positions, whether it be at camp, on the playgrounds or other club programs. Already the following sessions are filled: Tiny Tots - All tiny tot sessions are closed except for the morning of June 13-17; Boys’ Resident Camp. June 27- July 1, July 4-8; CoEd Day Camp, July 11-15; and Girls’ Resident Camp, August 1-5. There is still plenty of room in other sessions, but register early. For more information and a detailed brochureonall the summer camp programs, call the YMCA office at 945-4574. Backyard Pool Program - In our continued effort to make our community a safer place, with so much water available, the Hastings YMCA-Youth Council is now setting up its 1983 Backyard Learn to Swim Fool Program. Because of last year’s response, the rate of swimmer advancement, the YMCA will be running its entire swim program in backyard pools this year. The YMCA will provide trained Water Safety Instructor to teach the youth. The class ratio will be one WS1 to every 6-8 students. All classes will meet for By Steve Vedder Cleaning off the desk... If there is one thing I like about writing sports it’s the flipping through of the mail that crosses one’s desk every week. Granted, the vast majority of the stuff that is shuffled the way of the sportswriter is junk. There isn’t much thct a small town weekly newspaper can use. But every so often there comes a pared of mail that comes in useful. For, let’s say, writing columns. Let’s just take a look at what crosses the desk of a small town sportswriter in a week’s time. For example, we received a threepart series from the Automobile Club of Michigan on how to keep fit. What the stories boil down to is that adults should gradually work up to 30 minutes a day of cardiovascular exercise for three to five days a week. Bicycling, swimming, running and brisk walking are the activities specifically mentioned hy the series. For weight loss, says the press release, the length of exercise is more important than the speed. For example, running one mile burns off nearly the same amomt of calories whether it is run in six minutes or 12. The release also advises the warming up and cooling down with 10-minute stretching exercises that use the larger muscle groups. Another piece of mail that interested me was a letter from the Michigan Department of Transportation con­ cerning the controversy over the KB & E right-of-way through Barry County. It seems the department would like to know of anybody interested in pur­ chasing 'he Vermontville to Caledonia corridor. Anybody interested should contact Mr. Paul Olson, Director of Rai I Corridor Sales and Marketing of the Penn Central Corporation, 1700 Market Street-29th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103. A Hastings-area group has been trying to drum up interest to purchase or at least save the right-of-way and turn it into a bicycle path. 1 also received an article, not through the mail but brought in by Howard Wilson of Hastings, that set the record straight on bicycle safety. The article, called “Assertive Cycling”, deals with the best way to cope with highway traffic, have to navigate safely on a narrow, two-lane oral lane, and how to climb hills easily. Inddentiy Mr. Wilson knows his rules too He telL> the story about the time a state policeman stopped he and a companion for riding side-by-side along the rode. The policeman was duely informed that it was quite legal to ride that way. The policeman checked his regulations and, sure enough, he apologized. The final bit of mail that raised a chuckle from me came from the Detroit Tigers. Gillette, as they’ve done the past several years, is sponsoring the major league baseball all-star game voting.1 The Tigers have mailed a substantial number of those ballots to the Banner for distribution. Amazingly enough there are six Tigers on the ballot, a fact that does not go unmentioned in the press release included in the package. It appears to me the Tigers are trying to solicit votes for these six players by sending out ballots. Whatever the reason, we have quite a stack of all-star ballots at the Banner office for anybody that can’t find them in stores. Feel free to drop in and pick one up. eight days (Monday-Friday the first week, and Monday-Wednesday the second week. Thursday and Friday the second week will be used if some of the classes were cancelled due to bad weather). Classes will be offered for Parent-Child Water Interaction (for those parents and their 2-3 year olds), Toddler Swim (4-5 year olds), beginning, intermediate, swimmers, Elks GOLF LEAGUE FIRST FLIGHT D. Storrs 44. B. Carlton 45. P. Edward* 47. J. Flood 37. A. Francik 20. J. Cahoon 25. B. Romick 29. S. Shriver 49. B. Tossava IB, L. Gasper 43, L. Hamp 55. P. Burkey 50. T. Turkal 35. M. McKay 28. J. Carpen♦er 42. E. AAcKeough 51, G. Starr* 42. RIECOttD FLIGHT V. Cowell 56. W. Hamman 35, J. Harrington 59. G. Sheldon 48, A. Mulford 42. W. Wyngarden 51. J. Plonk 33. F. Anderson 54, I. Englehart 29. D. Hamman 38, D. Fedewo 34, H. Wilson 23. E. Lewis 65, R. Newton 33, M. Myer* 43, L VanGeiion45. Scoreboard YMCA SOFTBALL Game results tor weak of May 13. W L T 3rd-4th Grade Beys * ®® Braves 3 10 Pirates 21 1 Tigers 12 1 Yankees 13 0 Rangers 04 0 Braves 10 vs. Yankees 4, Rangers 9 vs. Tigers 11, Pirates 3 vs. Dodgers 18. 3rd-4th Grade Giris W L Tigers 3 0 Yankees 2 1 RedSox 1 2 Twins 0 3 SPEC’Al EVENTS: Best Poker ^Twins 3 ys. Tigers 6, RedSox 2 ys. Yankees MSU 5th-6th Grade Boys JJ Ohio State 2 1 Penn State 2 1 Michigan o 3 Notre Dame o 3 Penn State 6 vs.Michigan 5, MSU 9 vs. UCLA 12, Ohio State 26 vs.Notre Dame 10. 5th-Sth Grade Giris NotreDame 30 MSU 30 UCLA 03 Western 03 Western 0 vs. MSU 25, Notre Dame 17 vs. UCLA 13. CampbeN Twp. Recreation Assn. SLO-PITCH SOFTBALL - TOURNAMENTS — lune24,25,25...My 22,23,24 ...and the 1-PITCH August 25,27,25 Foo Io *M.OO ... and the association furnishes the balls. 1st and 2nd individual trophies; 1 st, 2nd and 3rd team trophies and a sportsmanship trophoy. More information call... 616-693-2161 Clarksville HEALTH INSURANCE and lifesaving lessons will be offered during the following sessions: June 13-24, June 27 July 8. July 11-22, July 25 - August 5 and if need arises, August 8-19. Lifesaving, in­ termediates, and swimmers will be offered the first session only. Classes will be 30 minutes in length and will be offered during one of the following timeperiods. 10a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30a.m„ 12:15 p.m., 1 p.m. The cost of the program is $15 and it is to be paid at the time of registration. Checks should be made out to: Hastings Youth Council, and sent to Jeff Simpson, 43 Mead. Hastings, MI 49058. Registrations will be on a first come, first served basis. We will try to place your child in a pool near your neigh­ borhood. All participants will be notified by letter to confirm the class time, pool locations and session enrolled. To register, please send your child's name, your name, address, phone, emergency phone, grade to be in fall, school and age, plus class registered for and your first and second choice for sessions. Please mail this form with your check to Jeff Simpson Out­ door Pool Director, 43 Mead Street, Hastings. For more information, you may call Jeff at 945-3294. by John Lerg Department of Natural Resrouces Division B American Legion 4-0 Superette 3-1 Larabee Const. 2-1 Hotel 2-2 Fiberglass 2-2 Hastings Mutual 1-1 Division C Lewis Realty 2-1 J&J Auto 1-1 Non-Runners 1-3 Art Meade 0-3 Weight Train Gym 0-4 Home Run Derby A Joe Maurer (Cappons), Tom Warner (G & G), Dick Robinson (Hooks), Mike Robinson (Hooks), Dan Neely (G & G) -11 with two. Home Run Derby B Ray Hause, Stan Schantz, Steve Mix, Ray Girrbach (all of Larabee) have one each. SUMMER TERM 1983 CLASSES BEGIN JULY Sth You can CNOOSI NOW from a variety of courses INCLUDING... ★ COMPUTER PROGRAMMING ★ WORD PROCESSING ★ TRAVEL and TOURISM ★ BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ★ SECRETARIAL ★ ACCOUNTING OutdoorReport A RGUBRIGHT BUSINESS COUEGE * General Outdoor Conditions - Memorial Day Weekend started out good with nice days both Friday and Saturday but the rest was rainy and cool as it still is today. Cam­ pgrounds were all filled up despite the weather although day use areas were down quite a bit and Monday found campers packing up early. Fishipg - Lake Michigan - Rough water has kept most boats off the lake the past few days. Those braving the weather have found fish to be very scattered. It will take a couple of calm days to get things back to normal. Saturday’s bass opener was slow throughout the district with fishing pressure quite low. Bass are on the beds now and success was very spotty with about 90 per­ cent 'aught being males. One exception to this was on Gun Lake (Barry Co.) where fishermen had good success using minnows. Antique AUCTION We had one report of a 7.44 lb. largemouth bass taken out of a private pond. Rain has been messing up trout fishing again; rivers are high and dirty. Wildlife - The woods are about as full as they will be for the year. Once again we are telling people to please leave the babies alone. We have already started getting a flood of calls on “abandoned" animals. Most mothers in the wild do not stay with the young all the time so don't just assume the animal is abandoned. It is best to leave them be. Other Outdoor Shorts - Many State Parks are already starting to fill reservation sites for the 4th of July Holiday Weekend. If you plan to camp then now is the time to send in your reservations. Mushrooms are just about over for this year. A few can still be found but most are dried up. MW. Mich. Mall. Downtown Darttlo Croak 968-6105 Ma leader In Proferrlonal Butlneu Training H astings Is IMLStatoStmi avings & Hoan Hostings, Michigan "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! A NEW LEAGUE “TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE F0LL0WMG SERVICES: LOCATED: 837 E. Marshall St., Hastings, Michigan. A NEW PRO FOOTBALL SEASON • Statement Savings 1. Prestige Card - Emergency Cash • Passbook Savings ■‘Day in...day out interest on both Passbook and Statement Savings." • Certificate Savings • Long Term Investment Accounts SAVINGS INSURED UP TO’100,000“ • • • • • • • • Good sale of antiques, collectables, oak and walnut furniture, glass­ ware, antique clock with wooden works, and more. Call for pictured American Community Mutual Insurance Company Home Office — Livonia, Michigan For the avid pro football fan the season doesn’t have to end in January anymore. Now there Is the upend coming United States Football League — 12 teams from across the country featuring such stars as Georgia's Herschel Walker and Michigan’s Anthony Carter. Founded 1938 Gmm* Broadcast Every Saturday A Monday ...DAVE, JOHN ...or JIM 945-3412 13-2 as Fiberglass scored 8 runs in the first inning. The Superette beat the Non-Runners 24-1. Brian Snider scored five runs for the win­ ners. Division A Hook's 4-0 G & G Pork 2-1 Cappon Oil 1-2 Fiberglass A 1-2 Moose 1-3 IRGUBRIGHT BUSINESS COLLEGE Offers You Career Opportunities The sad- sounding call of the mourning dove can be heard now around many Barry County homes. Although it may sound sad to us, the doves must really be quite happy. They are one of the ten most common birds in Michigan. The female lays two eggs in a very crude nest on top of a branch while the male sings to protect their territory from other doves wishing to nest there. The young are always of the same sex, either two males or two females. Doves commonly, nest two and three times a year so their numbers can grow rapidly over the summer. Mourning doves are strong fliers and regularly fly at speeds over 50 m.p.h. Their pointed wings and aerodynamic body shape allow them to change directions readily even while flying at these speeds. The other thing doves are known for is their curiosity. They will often stick out their necks and appear to gawk at unusual or threatening things that enter their territory. This back yard resident brightens up the neighborhood even though his song is sad. Darting in and out of the yard, feeding their young, they add life to summer days. YOUNG OR OLD call Larabee Construction beat Weight Train Gym 15-5 as Stan Schantz collected two hits and Gary Armour three for the winners. Bill Hom had two hits for Weight Train. The Mooose upended Hastings Fiberglass ‘A’ 9-7. Tom McKeough and Don Myers had two hits for the Moose. Rick Ogden, Doug Jones, Wayne Kirwin, and John Bremmer had two hits for Fiberglass. Cappon Oil beat G & G Pork Farms 7-4 as five diiterent Cappon players had two hits. Bob Travis had three hits for Cappon in­ cluding a triple. Lewis Realty beat the Superette 9-8. Larry McMillain had four hits for the winners while Rick Makley and Chuck Helmer added triples. For the losers Bill Grice singled, doubled and tripled. The American Legion knocked off Art Meade 7-6 as Pat McAlusick doubled and tripled and Mike Harrington, Don Fox, John Loke, and John Tobias all added two hits also. Jim Meade and Rip Eastman had three hits for Art Meade Auto. Hastings Fiberglass ‘B’ clobbered J&J Auto 13-2. Wayne Wright, Chuck Pennington, Bob Fueri and Gary Burpee had two hits each for the winners while Joe Beach, Jeff Moran, and Rick Morgan had two for J&J. Hook’s defeated the Hotel 7-2. Brad King, Jack Reynolds, Dennie Geiger and Mike Hook had two hits for the winners while Dick Nevins had two for the Hotel. 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We just need to know what changes there are in state aid. Second, we need to evaluate the areas of need (library, coun- Michael Trahan unfair policies. Hastings should have at least 30 mills to get maximum state aid. 1 think voters will act responsibly and will support George Wibalda “I do not favor a shopping list which will divide the community," saidTrahan. “We do have to ask ourselves, is something better than nothing?" Trahan said it depends on the state of the economy, and noted, “the last millage package went down like a rock." Fullerton responded that he has long been in favor of the menu type ballot. Former board candidate Judy Sharp, 2744 W. State Rd., asked the candidates, “Would you make stricter requirements for sports eligibility? Do you feel this should be upgraded?" Currently students must be passing three out of five classes in order to be eligible to play sports. Trahan said that he has been active in the athletic program and said, “I feel they should be passing all subjects." “I've never given it a thought. I have no opinion because I don't consider it im­ portant," Fullerton said. Wibalda commented that he did not feel real strongly on the matter and Toburen said at this time he would not change the policy. Members of the audience were supplied with copies of the candidates' written responses to a number questions. The questions and their responses, in summary, are as follows: Do you believe that more millage is needed to support Hastings schools? If so, what factors should be considered in deciding how much and when to ask for it. Trahan. “There is a need for more seling and others) that we as a community feel are attainable. The answer to when depends on the above factors." Toburen: “Yes, I believe more millage is needed to support Hastings schools. The K-12 study committee has stated what it feels should be restored and estimated what the costs would be. We must also consider the community's ability to reinstate programs over a given period of time and this may be a limiting factor. The millage snould be requested prior to the 83-84 school year." Wibalda: "Yes, I do. Factors to be con­ sidered are the present millage, the amount per pupil we have to spend compared to other districts in the area, what the people in the district are indicating they want reinstated, what the board with information from all sources feels will provide a well rounded educational system for the district without frills that the taxpayers can afford and will support I think the best time would be late summer or early fall.” Fullerton: “It is evident that to do a quality job of education, Hastings needs more revenue per student. Hastings would not be faring too badly if state support had kept up with the inflation of the past several years. The state has consciously and im­ morally, in my opinion, shifted more of the burden to the local taxpayers. “I say that in real dollars, many Hastings school district taxpayers are paying plenty. “From a pragmatic point of view, more millage is needed because of the state's the guidance of an employee of the system, helping out in well defined roles. I think the extensive use of volunteers might cause Hugh Fullerton James Toburen some increase. But they are tired of being told how much and what for. “I don’t think timing is important. The question is asked, what factors should be considered when deciding about a millage request. One question surpasses all others: What will the voters approve?" What is your position on the use of volunteers to provide library, musk, art services, room supervision and coaches for rthletics? What do you think the end result of extensive volunteerism will be? Trahan: "I feel there is some room for volunteer help in the schools. This may help give a positive effect of work effort between the public and the schools. However, the use of volunteers will become a thing of the past as the economy changes.” Toburen: “I believe that the use of volunteers served a good purpose. At a time when funds were not available, it got people involved who may not have otherwise done so. It made people aware of the importance of our schools and in some instances showed the volunteer that our teachers do care about educating our children and do work very hard. “Extensive volunteerism will eventually lessen the effectiveness of the program because we cannot expect volunteers to be available on a continuing basis.” Wibalda: “I think the use of volunteers in support of certain activities is good. I think in most cases, volunteers, should not run programs completely but should be under more harm than good." Fullerton: “I think volunteers should be encouraged, even more than at present Volunteer aides could help stretch teacher resources much further, and provide the oneon-one help for students that is now almost impossible. Although we need some professional librarians, volunteers can help staff the libraries, even at the secondary level. “The end result of volunteerism can only be good. Active participation in the schools will mean more public support for them. It will mean better education, if the volunteers are properly used, because aides can be of great assistance to the teachers.” What should be the role of the Board of Education in passing a millage vote? Trahan: "If they decide that a millage is needed they should actively be involved in working for its passage." Wibalda: “I think they should mainly be support and resource people. Of course, they should project a positive image and do whatever they can to help the millage committee without running it themselves.” Toburen: “Any time there is a need for a millage to maintain or improve our school system, it is the board's responsibility to take the lead in passing it It is also the board’s responsibility to explain to the community why the funds are needed and how they will be used. The board should further expect the assistance of the ad­ ministration, teachers and concerned citizens in getting our message in front of the public. “Specifically, board members should be willing to go before citizen groups, service clubs, etc. to help pass a millage," Fullerton: “The board of education should take an active role in getting millages passed. The Hastings board has traditionally taken a ‘sit-back’ role in the actual millage campaigns. This may have been okay in the days when millages were easy to pass. But now people see it as a lack of commitment and interest on the part of the board. If I vote to place a millage question on the ballot, 1 will campaign hard for its passage. If the board does its homework, every member should fully understand what is being asked and what the money will be used for. The board members should be experts, or they shouldn’t ask for the millage. "It’s time board members appeared in public to take their lumps and stand up for their decisions. A millage campaign would be a good place to start" Would it be more to the benefit of the school system to hire a curriculm director from outside the school system, or from within? Explain why. Trahan: “I would like to see a curriculm director come from within the the system. I feel this person needs to be effective almost immediately and this means this person should be familiar with our system and its people. A person coming from the outside would need a period of adjustment and learning. We do not have that time.” Wibalda: “I am almost completely neutral on this question. Someone from outside might be able to take a fresh look at our system without pressure from prior associates, while someone from within might have a headstart on oir strengths and weaknesses. I think the qualifications and integrity of the applicant are more im­ portant. If equal that way, we might want to hire from within to take advantage of being able to fill the vacancy in the system with a lower paid person.” Tobiren: "The emphasis in filling this position should not be whether or not the candidate is in this system. A proper job description should be written along with appropriate educational and experience requirements. Once this is accomplished, the position should be advertised and the best qualified candidate hired. Palm Reading ... by licensed minister Can 948-2461 _ SALKS PWOHSS4ONALS Must hove 1 to 3 years sales experience, needs large income to pay for house, cor, family, accus­ tomed to luxurious living. Needed by AAAA Corporation with 24 year frock record. 100% financing, 90 % + approvals, expense paid training. Call Mr. Jones 8 o.m. to 10 p.m. CST 1-800-247-2446. Com­ mission sales. No investment, we invest in you. Having a Garage Sale on the weekend? Announce it in the Reminder on Tuesday, and Banner on Thursday for DOUBLE IMPACT and a weekend of profitable selling! Cards of Thanks The family of Charles Wardin would like to express their appreciation to the Hastings Police Dept., city hall, Dr. Collins and others who have been so kind. Phyllis Wardin garage sales PORCH SAKE: June 6 thru June 10, 9 a m. to 5 p.m. Clothes, old hardware, dining table, lots of raise. At 178 S. Main, Woodland. MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE: Honda UL35U, excellent shape, low mileage, electric start, lady owned, $525 or best offer. 7959144, anytime, Middleville. (6-2) SUZUKI MOTORCYCLE: T350, 1972, runs excellent, $300, including helmet. 9459142. (6-2)________________ FOR SALE: 1981 FL-HS Harley Davidson, 300 miles, $5,500. 945-4877. (6-2) FOR SALE: 1973 Yamaha 360 Enduro, engine recently rebuilt, never been raced, $300 or best offer. Call 3748205, Lake Odessa.________ DIRT BIKES: ’77 Yamaha 175IT, $600; '72 Suzuki 125TS, $300; '81 Maico490, $950 8529245. (6-9) FARM EQUIPMENT FARM TRACTOR, combine and equipment parts - new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company. U.S. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666 Also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 374-8801. FOR SALE: FOR SALE: Built-in gas stove and oven. Also, built-in electric stove and oven. Call 795-7463, Middleville. REPOSSESSED SIGN! Nothing down! Take over payments $58 monthly. 4'x8* flashing arrow sign. New bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. Call FREE 1-800-626-7446, anytime. (6-2) WATKINS PRODUCTS: Call Shirley Norris, Hickory Corners, 671-5535. Need extra income? Sell Watkins Products - home, work, etc. FOR SALE: Bicycles and repair. 948-2377. (6-2) HAHN ROTOTILLER: 4 hp., $140. 852-9245. (6-9) PETS FOR SALE: Doberman puppies. Call 795-7472 after 5 p.m., Middleville. (6-2) FOR SALE: German shepherd dog, one year old, good with cattle. 367-4572. FOR SALE: One male doberman puppy, seven weeks old, AKC registered. Phone 945-5313. POODLE: Cute, cuddly, AKC registered toy puppies. 7957133, Middleville. Help Wanted LADIES: Join a company on the grow. Full- or part-time with Cameo. Transfer inquiries welcome. Call Cindy, 61^685-1258. (6-9) EXPANDING my business. Need poeple part-time or full-time. Car necessary. For appointment, call 948-2023 or 945-9423, Hastings. (6-16) WELCOME WAGON: Interview now for job op­ portunity in June. Openings in Hastings for represen­ tative positions. Flexible part-time hours. Car required. Training provided. Call 1-451-3144, Grand Rapids or write Welcome Wagon, 1301 Mary Mark, Jenison, MI 49428. EOE (6-2) SERVICES 'PIANO TUNING, repairing, 'rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) SEWING MACHINES: Repair most makes and models. Sales and service of White. We make "housecalls”. 948-2932, Doc's in Hastings, (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) FURNITURE REFIN­ ISHING & REPAIR: Free estimates, pick up and delivery. Mark Heidt. 7953850, Middleville. (6-16) MENDING BASKET: For household and clothing alterations, new zippers and coat linings, call 945-9712. (tfn) I WOULD LIKE TO TUTOR your elementary age child in math and reading. 945-2283. (6-2) MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS USED CHURCH ORGAN: Good condition. Nice starter organ for small church or home practice organ for church organist. 32 note pedal board. Will handle classical or gospel music equally well. 948-85 88, mornings only. (5-26) FCRSALE: Hammond L-100 spinet organ. 517 E. Mar­ shall, Hastings. 'House For Sale FOR SALE: Four bedroom farmhouse, garage, near Woodland, natural gas, 1>A acres. $29,000. Phone 3674140. (tfn) MEETINGS Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 71 9829. (tfn) MOBILE HOMES MARLETT MOBILE HOME FOR SALE: 10’x55’, new furnace, new patio awning, new kitchen floor, two bedrooms, tip-out in living room, on a lot in park, under $5,000.948-2953, Hastings. (62) MOBILE HOME: 1976 Ramada, three bedrooms, two full baths, fully car­ peted, 3-in-l shingles, 24’x4B', very nice, $19,500. 852-9292, Nashville. (6-2) MOBILE, modular, and double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) FOR SALE: 12’x60' trailer, setup in Baltimore Trailer Park. Phone 948-9020. (tfn) HAPPY ADS COLLEGE STUDENT able to give music lessons in my home. Please call 945-2725. The HEA Retirement Banquet is June 4,1983 at the Middle-Villa. Social hour is from 6 p.m. to7 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. The price of tickets: $7.50. We would like to extend an invitation to all school employees and those formerly employed by the Hastings Public Schools. We would like to see you there Call Barb Burkholder for reservation and tickets. USED CARS and TRUCKS FOR SALE: 1964 Corvair, $400 firm. 945-2000, Hastings, (tfn) 1981 CHEVROLET CHEVETTE 4-DR. - One owner, AM-FM radio, 4speed. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings. 1979 BUICK LeSABHE 4-DR. - Automatic, air con­ ditioning, power steering and brakes. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1982 Escort, automatic, stereo, brakes, steering, 23,700 miles Call 891-9167, Caledonia. 1980 pontiac GRAND PRIX: V-6, automatic, one owner, real clean. Art Meade Auto Sales. 948-8111, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1975 Ford LTD Landau, loaded, excellent shape, new radials, dependable, 68,000 miles, $1,500 or best offer. 795-9144, Middleville. (6-2) SERVICES < Smite Today! J ...someone may have sent you a happy ad! HAPPY BIRTHDAY. JUNE 5. ELAINE GILBERT! From the J-Ad Gang Land For Sale LAKE LOT: Algonquin Lake, 60 ft frontage. 9488877. (6-9) 10 BEAUTIFULLY WOODED ACRES with stream in Mancelona area. $9,000 with $300 down and $90 per month on a nine percent land contract. Also, ten wooded acres for $6,500 on land contract Call 616-5336436 or write Northern Land Company, 43 Valley View Road, Bellaire, Michigan 49615. CASH I (JH I AN|I I . N’HA. H HL Al t .'All 'IAN 1979 CHEVROLET TON PICKUP: 350, automatic. Art Meade Ante Sales, 9488111, Hastings. business JOBS WANTED PAINTING: Experienced painter looking for interior and exterio. work. Free estimate. Phone 945-2897. (62) EVENTS REDUCE SAFE & FAST with GoBese tablets and EVap “water pills”. Jacobs Pharmacy. (6-16) MOBILE* HOME ROOFS: Stop leaks and noise, 4-12 pitch, i-ft. overhang. R-26 insulation, $3 sq- ft Husky, 1800-292-0679. (6-23>_________ CLEARANCE SALE on bedding plants ■ vegetable and flowers. June 6 thru 11, 55 flat. Barlow Nursery on M-43. 948-8634. FIREWOOD WOOD FOR SALE: Four cords for $100 or $30 per cord. 852-9370. MISCELLANEOUS MOVING? Need cartons? We have used moving car­ tons (all sizes) and dish packs, mirrors, wardrobes and mattresses. 852-9245, Nashville.________ ISRAEL: Nine memorable days. Interested? In­ formation meeting Wed­ nesday, June 8, 1983 , 7:30 p.m.. Fellowship Hall - First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., Hastings, Mich. Departure date is Jan. 9. 1984. Cost: $1,098 from New York. If you’ve always wanted to see the Holy Land, now is the time to go. Come for this meeting on June 8. Tour hosts: Dr. and Mrs. Myron Williams. ASPARAGUS: To order, phone Roy Hall, 945-2189. FOR SALE: 70 ft. steel tower, dismantled, $200 or make offer. 852-0722. WANTED SOMEONE TO CUT box elder trees in exchange for wood. 1-792-9859, Wayland. GIRLS CLOTHING WANTED: Good condition, size 8 to 10. Call 758-3880, Lacey. “As a board and community, we cannot automatically assume that newly created positions can only be filled from outside our system. To take this position would drastically undermine teacher morale and confidence in the board and administration." Fullerton: “I think it is irrelevant whether the new curriculm director comes from within or without the Hastings school system. The point is that the best person obtainable for the job should be hired. There may be some well-oualified people in the school system right now. “The only reason I doubt whether a qualified person exists within our own school system is that there has been so little curriculum development in the past decade. In most respects, our curriculum has been unchanged for more than a decade. That was evident from our investigations in the recent school curriculum study. So how could anyone be considered who has not been active in curriculum development? On a matter of board policy, should your own considered opinion be quite different from the vast majority of those who elected you, what would you do? Trahan: "If I felt this type of confrontation becoming apparent, I would vote my own opinion. I have to live with myself first Wibalda: "I would vote according to the information I had on the issue and whether it, in my opinion, was the best for the district, if that was different from the majority at least I would have a clear conscience that I represented them in a manner I thought best and I think that's all any elected official can do." Toburen: "I am sure that at some time during my term on the school board, my opinion will differ from that of the public. But, when it becomes so obvious that the vast majority wants something different from what I want, there is no option but to vote the vast majority’s opinion.” Fullerton: “The bottom line for me would be that I would vote as my conscience and good judgement dictate and hope that the constituents would see the wisdom of my decisions. “In actuality, I never expect to be placed in the position where my opinion would be clearly contrary to a measurable majority. I think I know this community very well. 1 think politically, I represent something near the midpoint of the community.” NOTICE The Hastings Area Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday, June 9, 1983 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Conference Room, Administrative Office, 232 W. Grand Street. Purpose: Set the 1983 Millage Levy. JODITK LENZ, SECRETARY HMtbfs Atm Sctod District PUBLIC NOTICE Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 Notice is hereby given that Claribel T. Smith has applied for a license to operate an AFC Home (Adult Foster Care) at 335 W. Marshall St., Hastings, Michigan, far one adult, through the Michigan Department of Social Services. This notice is pursuant to zoning requirements of Act# 28, PA 1977. SHMtON VICKERY, CHy CM NOTICE OF PUBLIC REARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 8, 1983, at 7:30 o'clock P.M. at 202 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Education of Barry Intermediate School District will he’d a public hearing to consider the levying in 1983 of an additional proposed millage rate of .0044 mills for operating purposes pursuant to Act 5 Public Acts of Michigan 1982. The Board of Education has the complete authority to establish that 1.38 mills be levied in 1983 from within its present author­ ized millage rate. The additional proposed millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levies in 1983 otherwise permitted by Act 5 Public Acts of Michigan 1982, by .32 percent (.0032). This additional millage rate will not increase the school operat­ ing millage beyond the 1.38 mills already authorized. This additional millage rate will not increase the school operat­ ing millage beyond the 1.38 mills already authorized. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss the levy of an additional millage rate. Not less than seven (7) days following the public hearing the Board of Education may approve the levy of all or any portion of the proposed additional millage rate. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. John R. Feshenfeld, Secretary � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-06-09.pdf 22f5eb90d0ef02bc182be220b9dde54d PDF Text Text June 9,1983 Four candidates vie for seats in school election News-Wrap Fired transit worker drops suit, returns to job Voters in the Hastings school district will go to the polls this Monday to pick candidates to fill two four-year terms on the board of education. Vying for those seats are four area men: Hugh Fullerton, Jim Toburen, H. Michael Trahan, and George Wibalda. Wibalda, an incumbent, is seeking his fourth full term on the board. The other post is held by Richard Groos who is leaving after three terms. Polls open in the two voting locations — the Hastings Jr. High building and the Pleasantview Elementary building — at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. A Barry County Transit employee has quietly returned to her job as dispatcher after dropping a four-count lawsuit against her boss and Barry County alleging sex discrimination. Linda Cornelius walked out on her job April 27 after her boss. Transit Manager Ted Busts nee, allegedly repeated demands for hef resignation. Cornelius, through her lawyer, filed suit in Barry Canty Circuit Cart May 3, asking for over 310,000 on each of the four counts. In a statement issued this week, Bustance said “The parties have met and cleared up the misunderstanding which resulted in Linda Cornelius' lawsuit against (Bustance) and the County of Barry ...The lawsuit has been voluntarily dtamisaed from the Barry County Circuit Court" Bustance declined to say whether he or the county hod admitted to any of the allegations contained in Cornelius’ suit He did say, however, there was no cash settlement made to Cornelius. Cornelius* suit claimed "discriminatory practices and harassment” by Bustance, and stated chat the county was “negligent in hiring competent supervisors" and ensuring that sex dscrimination was not being practiced, and that she was discharged without just cause. Related Editorial Comments on Page 2 Blood drive set forJune 10 The Barry County Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Friday, June 10, at Pennock Hospital between il a.m. and 5 p.m. , . The goal is 100 pints. The last blood drive was a success with 111 pints donated. “With your help," said the Blood Services chairpersons, Helen Barber, Margaret Keeler and Ann Merrill, “we art hoping for another successful drive. Please give the gift of life and donate." Legislative coffee set for this Monday in Hastings 54th District Representative Paul Hillegoncte will be attending the next Legislative Coffee, sponsored, by. the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, joining regular guests Stale Rep. Bob Bender and State Senator Bob Welborn. The Legislative Coffee Will be held Monday (June 13), 8 a.m., at Mc­ Donald's in Hastings. The public is invited to attend and talk with their state representatives. Police claim possible suspects In attempted arson Hastings City Police say they have “possible suspects” in mind in con­ nection with the attempted arson Saturday of the SAS Stitchery, 212 W. MUI St The Hastings Fire and Police Departments responded to a report of a small fire on the building's front porch about 1:23 ajn. Police say minimal damage occurred. Police say a combustible liquid was poured on the porch and back window sill of the structure, and that the per­ petrators were “scared off" in the process. The case is reportedly under in­ vestigation pending notification of suspects. Hastings straight-A student given state­ wide honors Kevin Baum, the son of Larry and Eariene Baum, Indian Hills, has earned honorable mention statin in the Detroit Free Press Academic All-State Team. Baum, and others from across the elate, were listed in the June 6 “Detroit Magazine". Students were placed on a firstorsecond team, or given honorable mention. Each student was selected on a basis of grade point average and test scores, and chosen by a committee of high school principals. In Baum's four years of high school, he was enrolled in a challenging college preparatory program and completed his senior year with a 4.00 grade point average. He was initiated into the William T. Wallace chapter of the National Honor Society as a junior and became one of its officers. Over a period of three years, Baum took the National Educational Development Test, Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, and the American College Test, and was recognized for his outstanding achievement on each test. Outside of the classroom. Kevin has been active in the marching band, cross couitry, football and track, clubs, church activities, and the K-12 Curriculum Study Committee. Next fall, Baum will be enrolled in the College of Engineering at Purdue University The above four candidates: from left, Hugh Fullerton, Jim Toburen, Mike Trahan and George Wibalda are competing for the two four-year vacancies on the Hastings Board of Education. Voters will decide on their candidacies this Monday during the annual school election. Millage issues highlight other area elections Two millage proposals will appear on the ballot in the Maple Valley School District Voters will be asked to approve a 1.5 mill increase for one year and a proposition to renew 16.71 mills for three years Supt. Carroll Wolff said the increase is needed for the continuation of the district's present educational program. In the Maple Valley school district, five newcomers are vying for two four-year terms on the board of education. The candidates are Irma Gene Baker, Paula Cole, David Hagon, Ronald Wheeler, and James Bryan. Current board members Virginia Fox and Charles Viele, whose terms expire June 30, are not seeking re-election. Voters in Middleville's ThornappleKellogg school district will decide the fate of a request for a 4.5 mill renewal, and elect two people to the Board of Education, when the polls open Monday morning. The 4.5 millage renewal for operating purposes expired with the 1982 tax levy year. If renewed, it could run for three years, from 1933 to 1986. The district currently has 18.5 mills voted for operating purposes, along with the eight mills that are allocated. In addition, the property owners pay some on the debt each year. In the 1982 tax year, TK schools levied a total 37.64 mills. Two seats are also open on the Board of Education. Incumbents Robert Courts and Stephen Elies are making their bids for a return to the board, and are opposed by Blanche Munjoy. Middleville voters will cast their ballots in the high school auditorium. Voters in the former Freeport district will vote in the Freeport Village Hall. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Five individuals, including two in­ cumbents, are running for two four-year seats on the Delton-Kellogg Board of Education. James Henry is seeking his second full term on the board, and Phillip Scott, who was elected last year to fill out a term, is seeking his first full term. They are challenged by Donald Aukerman, Edward Daniels, and Sylvia Forster. In the Lakewood school district, two in­ cumbents and a challenger are seeking two four-year seats on the school board. Donald Foltz and Janet Thomas are both making bids for their second term each to the board. They are challenged by Larry Daniels. Hastings schools awarded career exploration program Hastings Area School has been awarded a contract under the Comprehensive Em­ ployment and Training Act by the Mid­ Counties Employment and Training Con­ sortium to operate a "Career Exploration Program" this summer in Barry County. Ann Shafer, chairperson of the consortium, stated that the program will serve persons 14 and 15 years of age. “The program will expose participants to various occupational careers," she pointed out. "The participants will average 20 hours per week, for a six week period Continued, page 2 Fullerton. 44, is running for the second year in a row. He finished fourth last year in a race that saw 11 candidates compete for three vacancies. Fullerton is a professor at Western Michigan University and owns several weekly newspapers in surrounding counties. Fullerton has been and is active in various civic, community and professional organizations and has been a director of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club, a trustee of the local library, an elder of the First Presbyterian Church, a director of the Michigan Newspapers Inc., a life member of the Society of Professional Journalists SDX, a member of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications, and a former member of the county Republican Executive Committee. Challenger Toburen, 36, is the treasurer and a board director at Flexfab and Pro Line in Hastings. Hastings He and his wife, Barbara, a former elementary teacher and a current volunteer at Northeastern School, have three elementary-aged children— Jimmy, Michael, and Mathew. Toburen has been and is active in com­ munity activities, including: treasurer and director of the Hastings Community Fund, director of the Hastings Savings and Loan, former drive chairman of the Community Fund, and a member of the Rotary Board of Directors. He is also a certified public accountant, a member of both the state and national associations for CPAs, and a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church. Challenger Mike Trahan, 38,‘s the manager of the Tool and Fuel Pump Division at Hastings Manufacturing. He is currently heading the City-County Economic Development Corporation. Trahan and his wife, Lynne, have four children— Kevin, 17, Kristin E., 15, Kyle, 14, and Kara, 10. He has been active in several schoolrelated activities, including: chairman of the Building Use Commilee for the K-12 Study Report, fundraising for the athletic boosters, and a chaperon at school dances. As president of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce, he endorsed and worked for passage of the millage. He has also attended board meetings on a regular basis for the past four years. Other community activities are: chair­ manship of the joint City-County Economic Development Commission, president and director of the Chamber of Commerce, president of the Columbus Avenue Business Association, and a volunteer with the youth soccer and baseball programs. For more detailed background, along with comment* on school-related fanes, by the four candidates, see page S. Wibalda, 61, has been on the school board since 1969 when he was appointed to fill a vacancy. He has successfully won a one-year Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Volume 128, No. 23 term in 1970 and four-year terms in 1971, 1975, and 1979. He is a retired shop foreman from E.W. Bliss and built and for two years operated the Dairy Queen in Hastings. He and his wife, Laura, have three children, all Hastings graduates, and currently have two grar de hi Iren in the area schools. Wibalda seved on various school committiees before his appointment to the school board in 1969. He was dected to a one-year term in 1970 and to successive four-year terms in 1971, 1975, and 1979. Hastings, Michigan Price 20c Thursday, June#, 18B3 Drunk driving arrests on increase by Ken Raibel The number arrested for driving under the influence of liquor — DUIL in police jargon — is up, but it is too early to assess the affect of the new state drunk driving law on the courts, and on the drinking public. This is the conclusion reached by area law enforcement officials when they assess the ten v, jeks that have lapsed since Michigan's new, tougher drunk driving laws went into effect April 1. CpI. Michael Lesick of the Barry County Sheriff Dept, says his department made 26 drunk driving arrests for the period between April 18 and May 31 this year, compared to eight for the same period last year. The bulk of those arrests are the result of a $51,000 federal grant, administered through the Office of Hiway Safety Planning of the Michigan State Police, to put a full time DUIL patrol on the road m Barry County. “I work closely with bars and taverns,” says Lesick, who is administering the grant for Barry County. “We don’t criticize people who drink, we're just asking people to drink responsibly." As part of his job, Lesick hands out blood alcohol charts to bars to pass on to their patrons, which show the approximate blood alcohol percentage after ingestion of alcohol. Lesick's work also takes him to schools and service organizations to talk about the effects of alcohol and what he calls “alcohol awareness." One important tool of police is a hand-held breathalyzer known as a PBT — pre-breath tester. The device is used to test the blood alcohol level of the suspected driver, and can be used in lieu of the well-known dexterity tests. "The PBT aids us in taking the borderline drunks off the road.” says Lesick. “It is very objective — either you are drunk or you aren’t. The dexterity tests are very sub­ jective.” Lesick says the tougher laws have cut down on the number of repeat drunk drivers. "It's not the dollars and cents (the fines) that hurts them, but the license sanctions that deter.” Lesick says that people were once able to plead to impaired driving to keep their license, but that is no longer the case. The state's new law provides for a minimum six month suspension for first offense DUIL or OW1 (operating while im­ paired). Lt. Richard Zimmerman of the Hastings state police team says the PBT makes it possible to arrest "a grey area of people who can pass the dexterity tests, but are still legally drunk.” He calls the device “just another law enforcement too! to deter the drunk driver." Zimmerman says it is difficult to assess the effect of the new law, but ventures that “people are much more aware of the penalties for being caught drunk driving, because the penalties are significantly harsher." Zimmerman note* what he calls “A con­ certed law enforcement effort to get the drunk driver off the road." "A* more people are arrested, you'll find a greater public conclousness about drinking and driving," says Zimmerman. Pointing to the approximately 25,000 alcohol-related deaths on the nation's hiways each year, Zimmerman says that deterrance and an increase in DUIL arrests “go hand in hand. You have to respond to the statistics.” “Possibly, in the apprehension of drink drivers, you will deter drunk drivers,” he says. Millage date to be set Tuesday by Norma Peterson Superintendent Robert Miler will be recommending at Tuesday's board of education meeting that the Hastings Board of Education set Sept. 12 as the date for seeking a millage increase. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. in the junior high vocal music room. Miller said that decisions on ta millage package to be presented voters would come at a later date. Speaking on the subject, he said: "We will be asking for an increase 'in millage) to improve the educational program, not to avoid cutting back. "(If approved) we will be adding to the program which is a little different philosophy.” he added. Hastings currently has 18.51 voted operational mills. The district's last voted increase came in 1970-71. Since then various proposed increases have been turned down by voters. In addition to that recommendation, Miller will seek approval of the 1983-84 school budget, totaling $7,467,771. He noted that the figure may have to be amended later. A public hearing on the budget will proceed any action taken. The budget. Miller said, includes the an­ ticipated increase in state aid which will be S5 per student per mill. "This amounts to approximately $483,000," Miller said. "This money will be used in part to finance the return to the six-hour instructional day approved by the board at the last regular meeting.” Miller said he would also recommend that the agreement between the secretarial association and the board be approved. The association has agreed to reduce the 9.5 percent wage increase, spelled out in their current contract, to a 4.33 percent in­ crease. They have also agreed to extend that contract for two more years The reduced increase will amount to a savings of S5982 the first year and $646 the second year. Those savings figures are based on one employee working 1470 hours an­ nually with 11 employees in the bargaining unit. Betty Horning, president of the association, said: "We made the offer as a financial aid to the school district from the secretaries." Christina Thompson participates in the Central School Track and Field Day for second grode<s. Christina here is in the sack race but other events included o three-legged race, a 440 relay, frisbee toss, wheelbarrow race and egg and peanut relays. More pictures of the Central School day and of a special day at St. Rose School are inside on page 9. . �Th» Hastings Banner, Thursday, June 9, 1983 — Page 2 Lake spraying... The stub ends of dying weeds protrude above the water on Algonquin Lake, one week after being sprayed with diquat-copper sulfate, a herbi­ cide. Lake residents are warned not to use the water for swimming, bathing, irrigation or animal watering until June 16, although any fish taken from the lake is reportedly safe to eat. /LETTERS^ to the Editor: Misinformation Flag Day... Flogs will once again wave over city streets as the Hastings Jaycees post Old Glory’ downtown in commemoration of Flag Day, June 14. Another service organization, the newly-formed Exchange Club, will pass out flag lapels and a booklet, “Symbol of Pride", detailing the history and use of the American flag to downtown merchants and their employees. BANNER OPINION Finances are reality As we look at our schools in Hastings, look ahead at the upcoming school board election, and look over the statements of the candidates this week and last, it strikes us that the prevailing issue is "finding balance”. More and more the major task that has and still faces our board of education seems one of obtaining an acceptable balance between Ideals and realities, of achieving desired goals of K-12 education within the restraints of a limited budget. In any discussion of education we fee) there are certain givens. Certainly there is tl*e need to offer the basic elements of education—the “3 Rs” if you will. There are the accompanying needs to offer a well rounded curriculum of studies, to provide a variety of learning experiences in and out of the classroom, and, by doing so, to offer a solid foundation of knolwedge for students in later life. Beyond that, however, area variety of other possibilities and extents - be it extra curricular activities, counseling services, computer studies, or certain selective courses—that a school, or Hastings in particular can offer. Any such discussion of added services and programs, however, must also include consideration of priority and price tag. We live, at present, in a recession bound economy that has seen cuts in state aid and, in part, has caused local voters to turn down several millage increases. There an also the realities of a school budget that must accomodate increasing salaries and fringes, as well as a host of other operational expenses. Thus, any question of “what do we want from our schools” must also include “what can we afford to pay". On Monday area voters will elect two gentlemen to fill four year terms on the Hastings Board of Education. Vying for those seats are four candidates: incumbent George Wibalda, a retired E.W. Bliss shop foreman and former business owner; Hugh Fullerton, a professor at Western Michigan University and owner of four newspapers in surrounding counties; Jim Toburen, treasurer and board director at Flexfab and Pro Line; and Mike Trahan, a division manager at Hastings Manufacturing. They bring to their candidacies a wide range of experiences in both the private and public sectogB, including school related activities. More importantly, they have ex­ pressed some definite views and opinions on the school system and the future it should pursue. Choosing the best candidates in a local election is one of the most important that a voter undertakes. In a very real sense, the outcome affects our future and, in the case of schools, our childrens' future. Unfortunately, too often little is known about those seeking such offices and choices must then be made on the basis of reputation only. We feel there are some clear choices for voters among the four candidates, and we feel those choices should center on “what priorities they feel Hastings should have” and “how they propose to pay for them.” With that in mind, we offered the candidates (as well as board candidates in the other county area school races) to give us further background on themselves and to give us some comments on issues that concern them. Those responses have been printed inside tnis issue and we urge each and every voter to take the time to read them. And, of course, we urge each and every voter to vote on Monday. Hastings Banner Form P S. 3S79 Io P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by.. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 23— Thursday, June 9. 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County; $12 per year in adjoining counties; and *13.50 per year elsewhere. To the Editor: I am writing in regards to the information which appeared in the June 7 issue of the Maple Valley News dealing with why the Maple Valley schools were asking for a 1.5 millage increase. The information was submitted by “Property Taxpayers for Basic Education, Route 3, Nashville”. In their list of reasons, it indicated that the administration of Maple Valley is seeking a five percent increase in wages. The feet is that the administration has, from its first negotiating meeting with the school board, asked fora wage freeze for the 1983-84 school year. There was “never” a request for a wage increase for the coming school year. The administration is currently working for the same salary that it was granted two years ago and has agreed to work for that salary again next year. Three years ago, when granted an increase, each ad­ ministrator donated back a percentage of his increase. I strongly believe in the right of individuals to express their views. However, it seems that when information is used to sway public opinion, the public has the right to expect that the facts they are being given are correct. Perhaps it is this type of misin­ formation that has created some problems in our school district. Larry Lenz Assistant Principal Spraying decision praised To the Editor: Bristol Lake was successfully treated with chemicals for the control of weeds, under the guidance of the DNR. I say, “Congratulations to the residents of Bristol Lake for holding firm to their legal rights." God answered our prayers and the good guy*- won this fight, and (I) pray we will win the war in years to come. I fed in my heart what we are doing is safe, and the most economical way of saving our lake. Marillyn Dudley CONTINUED from page 1 The youth will have an opportunity to explore vocational interests and work set­ tings through the use of five occupational modules, some of which include: health care, food service, and computer skills. Robert Miller, acting Superintendent of the Hastings Area Schools, stated that the "Career Exploration Program” will play an integral part in educational and career planning of the participants. Mr. John M. Martinoff, Executive Director of the Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium, noted that the contract with Hastings is currently being finalized. “However," Mr. Martinoff said, “in­ terested youth should apply for the program.’' Applications are available and will be accepted at the Consortium office, located at 305 S. Church St., Hastings. For additional information contact Ms. Sally Fullerton, Program Director, Hastings Area Schools at 94M177. Court News State Road burglary brings six months in jail A 17-year-old Vermontville man was been sentenced to six months in jail and two years probation for the break-in last winter of a Castleton Township residence. Jeffrey Scott Burger, 11056 Vermontville Hiway, must also pay $200 in fines and costs, plus restitution to the owner of the house. Barry County Sheriff Dept, investigators says Burger broke into the home, located on E. State Rd., and stole stereo speakers, a mantle dock and lamps belonging to Morris Willison. In other court proceedings: Mark Allen England, 17, 11440 Oak Dr., Martin, was sentenced under the youthful training act, and assessed $300 in fines and costs, for the theft of snowmobile parts last February. State police say England stole the parts from a residence located at 4410 Pickerel Cove in Orangeville Township. Barlow Lake residents save Indiana youth from drowning The quick action of some Barlow Lake residents saved a 16-year-old Indiana youth from drowning Sunday. Tracy Martin, of Hammond, Ind., was swimming to a raft on Barlow Lake when he started yelling for help. Lisa Wedge, 936 Barlow Lake Rd., and two others on the raft heard the cries. Wedge and Janine Leedy, Wayland, dove in the water and headed for the youth. “When I got over there, we couldn't see him (Martin) anymore," said Wedge. "So 1 had to dive for him.” Wedge said she found the youth about five feet under the surface, in about 15 feet of water. She said she and Leedy used the innertube to take him about 30 feet to shore. Onshore, Wedge’s neighbors, William and Karen Wieland, 944 Barlow Lake Rd., ad­ ministered CPR for about five minutes before Martin started breathing on his own. Martin was transported to Pennock Hospital by Thornapple Ambulance, where he was held overnight for observation and released Monday. Two receive injuries in N. Broadway mishap A Hastings woman and her 16-year-old daughter were treated and released at Pennock Hospital Monday afternoon when their car was rearended at the corner of N. Broadway and Woodlawn. Hastings City Police sat that Sharon Kay Brumm, 37, 252 Welcome Rd., was nor­ thbound on N. Broadway, and had stopped to turn left onto Woodlawn Ave. when a second car, driven by Robert Scott Bolton, 6395 Scott Rd., slammed into the rear of her vehicle. Workers from the Hastb^s Fire Dept, used an extraction tool to free Mrs. Brumm from her vehicle. Mrs. Brumm and her daughter, Karla, were taken to Pennock Hospital* where they were treated and released. Two other members of the Brumm family, Christina, 13, and Kent, 7, were reportedly uninjured. The driver of the second car also reportedly escaped injury. Bolton was ticketed for failure to stop in an assured clear distance. CORRECTION______________ The complete title of the committee which School Board Candidate Hugh Fullerton recently chaired is the Social Studies and Communications Committee. In the June 2 Banner ar tide “School board candidates address citizen concerns”, in Fullerton's reply to the question “What would be your personal priorities in rein­ stating cut programs and services?” the following lines were inadvertantly omitted: “Those things which were cut should be considered alongside other alternatives and judged on their merits. In fact, there are probably some things which have not been cut which should be judged against some things we have never had and judgement passed on that basis.” PUBLIC OPINION by Km Ralbtl and Elalnt QHban Is 20 cents enough for a stamp? Wayne O. Moore, 31, 434 E. Walnut, is scheduled to face trial July 11 on a felony charge of malicious destruction of property inside the county jail. Moore was arrested on or about April 24 for disorderly conduct, and held in the jail. Sheriff deputies say Moore became unruly and kicked out a window, worth over $250. Police Beat Thanks for helping... To the Editor: A sincere thanks! When my daughter and I had car trouble on West State Road last Saturday, we found that the “helpful neighbor" and gallant young men still abound near Hastings. Regretfully, 1 did not get the name of the young mother who graciously opened her home and offered me the use of her phone — a special thanks. Another token of gratitude goes to Bill Cooper and his companion, Mike V., who stopped, introduced themselves, and offered assistance, and then followed us into Hastings in case of more trouble which did occur. May all your kindnesses be repaid in time of need. Thank you again for believing in “neighborly love” as many of us are so reluctant to offer aid to strangers. Margery (Kilmer) Hewitt Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. A breaking and entry was reported by Bill Halstead, 3980 Schreiver Rd., Dowling, of his garage. He told sheriff deputies that two lawnmowers and a bicycle. The theft of $70 to $75 in cash was reported by Kim Terpending, of 9672 S. Bedford Rd., Dowling. The burglary took place during mid-afternoon on June 3. Entry was gained by prying open the front door. A pick-up truck was reported stolen by Albert Lusty, of 486 S. Miller Rd., Hastings, on June 4. It had been parked at the Pleasant Point Motel. Two beef cattle were reported missing by LeRoy Despins, of 15253 Ulricks Dr., in Johnstown Township in late May. Investigation by the sheriff department determined that there were tire tracks near a gate. As of June 6 Despins had not found or heard any information on the cattle. The theft of some antique farm parts were reported by Don Pranshka of Hope Township at a storage barn on the corner of Anders and Brass Roads. A radio and tape deck were stolen from the vehicle of Jerry Shipley. 844 Sherman St., Nashville, on May 31. Shipley told investigating deputies that he came home at around 1 a.m. and scared someone in yard. He gave chase to the subject but was unable to apprehend him. The items were valued at $150 Opal Clark Andy Smith Millard Root Francis CoIoman • QUESTION • The postmaster genera] of the United States has recommended an increase in die cost of first class mail. The price of mailing a letter was last increased in 1982, to 20 cents an ounce. Do you think this is an appropriate way for the postal service to raise more revenue? Herbert Burpee. Dowling: "No, I don’t think so. I think they should hold their own. My wages don't go up like that. I’m making less than I did last year.” Robb Kennedy, Hastings: “No, Il just doesn't seem like it should be that expensive to mail a letter.” Roger Ouellette. Kalamazoo: “It’s ridiculous. First class mail is the only real money maker for the Post Office, and they're raising the rates to subsidize other types of mail. Why don't they raise the rates on junk mail? There’s more of that sent out than first class letters. It really hurts people like my grandmother — people on fixed incomes.” Ouellette says that if the post office had some real competition, we wouldn't see these increases. Mary Edwards, Carter Lake: “I think they're getting enough money now. I don't think they should need anymore." Opal Clark, Hastings: “Not really, no, it costs enough now to mail a letter.” Andy Smith, Hastings: “I think they've raised them too much. It’s ridiculous trying to mail a letter." Smith says he doesn't send much mail out anyhow. Millard Root, Grand Ledge: *T’ve watched through the years the price of a letter going up. There doesn’t appear to be any end in sight." Root says the price increases hurt those on fixed incomes. “The cost has outpriced the people who can least afford it ..they want to write letters, but don’t feel they can afford it. It's becoming a luxury to write." Francis Coleman. Hastings: “I wouldn't be m favor of raising the price of a stamp. Nobody is. It's enough to pay 20 cents for a stamp.” Coleman, however, doesn’t know any other way for the post office to raise money. “I don't run the post office,” he says. �The Hostings Bonner. Thursday. June 9. 1983— Page 3 eivS Kripal-McGinnis engagement announced Cari Coon, Wesley Martin united in marriage The wedding vows of Kari Lynn Coon and Wesley "J" Martin were solemnized on April 16.1983 when they were pronounced husband and wife by Rev. Mike Anton al the Grace Lutheran Church. Teresa Harrington attended as matron of honor, while Kristie and Karol Martin and Kristine Coon were bridesmaids. Melissa Coon was junior bridesmaid and Cherokee Sue Cole was flower girl. All were adorned in peach and lilac, carrying fans trimmed witn flowers and ribbons. Brian Maxson attended as best man. Randy Coon. Ernie Lewis and Rob Wilson were groomsmen. Ringbearer was Jacob Muinch, while Gordie Angus. Jeff Tyrrell and Eric Shaffer were ushers. All the ushers were dressed in white luxes, rimmed in colors to match the ladies. The bride was dressed in dotted swiss, her hair was graced with lace and flowers and she also carried a fan. She walked the aisle with her mother, Sharon Coon-Tyrrell, and father. Gregory B. Coon, to be joined with her husband-to-be, son of Patricia M. Martin. The mother of the groom wore a pale yellow, floor-length dress and the mother of the bride wore lilac. The reception was held at the U.A.W. Hall in Hastings. Special guests were J. R. Coon, from outof-state. Robert Coon of Cadillac, James Gregory of Cadillac, the families of Keith Moffit, W Ed. McManaway, Orna and Lorna Knowles of Hastings, and Mr.and Mrs. Charles Harrington of Jackson. The couple left with a spring "snowfall’' covering the ground and a moonlite glow of white and an inner glow, of love. The couple will reside in Carrolton, Tex. where they both will be employed. Lovely ceremony unites Barb Cappon, Bob Steele Mrs. Joy Kripal of Des Moines. Iowa is pleased to announce lhe engagement of her daughter. Janie, to Bill McGinnis, formerly of Hastings and son of Mr. and Mrs. William McGinnis of Plainwell. Janie is a 1980 graduate of Urbandale High in Iowa and Bill is a 1980 graduate of Hastings High School. They will both graduate with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education in May of 1984 from Evangel College. Springfield, Mo. An August 4. 1984 wedding is being plan­ ned. Arrangements of lilacs and roses with candelabra (.ecorated the altar of lhe First United Methodist Church Saturday af­ ternoon, May 14, when Barbara J. Cappon. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Cappon of Woodland, became the bride of Robert J. Steele, son of Mrs. Dorothy Steele and the late Mr. James Steele of Wayland. The Rev. Myron Williams D.D. read the double ring ceremony in the presence of 175 guests. Mr. Bob Oster organist rendered the traditional wedding music. The bride, given in marriage by her father, chose a white slipper satin gown with a white cuffed neckline, edged in chantilly like lace. The fitted bodice came toa point in front with a bustle effect in the back and the long sleeves were pointed at the wrist, gathers fell from the waste intoa bouffant skirt and short train. She wore a short length veil of sheer illusion net, flowered head piece, and carried a bouquet of roses, gardinas, and baby’s breath with lavender ribbons. The wedding gown, one her mother wore 33 years ago. was altared by Mrs. (Ronald) Louise Cunningham of Hastings. She also made all the girls dresses which looked similar to the wedding gown. They were of lilac material with flowered embossed satin in “lily of lhe valley" and cherry blossom design. Mr. and Mrs. William McGinnis of 200 S. The matron of honor was Mrs. Sue Keeler, Sherwood. Plainwell are pleased to announce friend of the bride, brides maids were Ms. the engagement of their daughter. Melinda, Kathy Steele groom’s daughter, and Mrs. to Tom Berry, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Terry Cappon, sister in law of the bride. Ms. Berry. Karen Steele the groom's daughter, was Jr. Melinda is a 1981 graduate of Hastings bridesmaid and Gayle VanSyckle, daughter HighSchool and attended Evangel College in of a friend of the bride, was flower girl. They Springfield. Mo. where Tom also attended. carried a colonial bouquet of lilacs, daisies A July 22 wedding is planned in Dumas, and carnations. Ark., where they will reside. Jerry Steele, son of the groom, served as To honor Melinda and Tom. a June 25 best man, Richard Steele, twin brother of the reception will be held at lhe home of Mr. and groom, and Gordon L. Cappon, the bride’s Mrs. McGinnis. 200 S. Sherwood Ave., brothers, served as groomsmen and ushers Plainwell, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Craig Cappon. nephew of the bride, was Friends are welcomed to attend. ringbearer. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Cappon chose a light blue floor length gown with a varigated striped jacket, Mrs. Steele, mother of the groom, wore a teal blue floor length gown. Both chose white accessories. The mothers wore corsages of lavender roses. The reception was held at lhe Knights of Columbus Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Golden, aunt and uncle of the bride, were Master and Mistress of Ceremonies. Ms. Joan Logan, a friend of the bride, was at the guest book, Mrs. Annette Weeks, cousin of the bride, cut v the three tiered wedding cake, Mrs. Lorna Dickenson, friend of the bride, served the groom's cake, Ms. Lorie Rose served the punch, and Mrs. Liz VanSyckle, friend of the bride, opened the gifts. McGinnis-Berry engagement announced Mr. and Mrs. Con J. Ahearn announce the engagment of their daughter. Kathleen Ann Ahearn of Hastings, to Theodore John Knudsen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Knudsen of Syracuse. Ind. Kathleen is a 1981 graduate of Central Michigan University and is presently living in Morgan City. Louisiana where she teaches seventh grade Language Arts. Theodore is a 1982 graduate of Ball State University and is presently living in Morgan City, Louisiana where he teaches and coaches at Patterson Jr. High School. An Aug. 6 wedding is being planned. Gamez-McIntyre engagement told Mrs. Maria Loera of Pirtage, and Mr. Juan Gamez of Rio Grande Mexico are pleased to announce lhe engagement of their daughter. Maria to Daniel McIntyre, son of Dave and Lois McIntyre of Hastings. Maria is a 1980 graduate of Portage Northern High School. Dan is a 1978 graduate of Hastings High School. A July 30 wedding is planned. Robinson-Frantz engagement announced In celebration of his 90th birthday on June 19, Floyd Armour of Hastings will be honored with an open house al lhe home of Mrs. Wayne Armour at 3974 Campground Rd.. Hastings from 2 p.m to 4 p.m. Floyd was born June 26. 1893. lhe son of Hamilton and Emma Armour He has lived in Barry County the best part of his life. No gifts, please Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Thompson, of Freeport, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. June 19 at the Hope Church of lhe Brethren, north of Freeport on M-50. They were married June 23. 1923. Friends and relatives are invited to the celebration. Ycur friendship throughout the years, and your presence on this special day are the only gifts desired. Cecil Grays to observe 50 years of marriage Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Gray of Lake Odessa will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. June 12 at Lakewood Baptist Church, Lake Odessa. The open house is being hosted by their children and grandchildren. Cecil and Leia were united in marriage on June 14, 1933 in Grand Ledge and they will renew their wedding vow at 1:30 p.m. Friends and neighbors are invited to lhe jieiebraLion. No gifts, please. Clements celebrate silver anniversary with open house Ahearn-Knudsen engagement announced Birthday party planned for Floyd Armour Floyd Thompsons' to celebrate 60th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Grant Robinson of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Lois Jean, to Randy Leland Frantz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Frantz, also of Hastings. Lois is a 1977 Hastings High School graduate and a 1981 graduate of Central Michigan University with a bachelor of science degree in education. She is currently employed as an instructor for Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium. Randy is a 1975 graduate of Lakewood High School. He holds lhe position of parts manager at Frantz Buick and Chevrolet An August 6 wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Conner celebrated 25 years Mr. and Mrs. Robert Conner of Hastings recently celebrated their 25th wedding an­ niversary They were married on May 31. 1958 They had a surprise party on June 6. given by their children. Bobbie. Brenda and Steve Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Clements, Sr. of 5431 Guy Rd.. Nashville, will celebrate their silver anniversary at an open house con­ sisting of a Pig Roast on Saturday. June 18, beginning at 4 p.m. al their home. It will be hosted by their 6 children - Rosa and Ron Lea of Bellevue. Julia and Tim Rowse of Battle Creek, Darrell, Jr. and Joanne Clements of Vermontville, Lola and Dennis Cook, and John and Victoria Clements of Nashville. The former Marlyn Tyler and Darrell Clements. Sr., were married June 14, 1958 at the United Brethren Church of Charlotte by Dr. G.D. Fleming and Rev. Earl Thomas. Darrell is employed at L.L. Johnson Lumber Co. and Pastors Union Church of Five Corners at Charlotte. They also have Registered Belgian Draft Horses that they use for showing, breeding and farming. Everyone is welcome and they request no gifts. Centennial Farm celebration planned with open house Albert and Mary Bell and family of Nash­ ville would like to invite friends and relations to a Open House Centennial Farm Celebration at their farm on Saturday. June 18 starting at 3 p.m. Pig roast, potato salad, rolls, drinks and table service will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass. There will be live entertainment. Hope you are able to come to help us celebrate. Jim and Brenda Williams to observe 25th anniversary Jim and Brenda <Gronewold» Williams, formerly of Freeport, now of 14 years in Tucson. Ariz.. will be honoring their 25th wedding anniversary on June 21. On June 19 there will be an open house shortly following their two-week trip to Hawaii It will be hosted by their children. Jim Jr Vickie, and Pam in Tucson. All are welcome to join in our celebration. Givea.-.BANNER SUBSCRIPTION A» busy as she is Agnes Smith often finds time to bake cookies foi others Cooling on lhe rock ore white sugar cookies made from one of her favorite recipes. Agnes Smith always seems to have more than one iron in the fire. And many local projects and community organizations have benefited from her zest for living. She always seems to find the time and energy to help out when asked or to volunteer on her own when she sees a need or has an idea Agnes also reserves lime for fun and to develop new personal interests and skills, like the French lessons she recently tackled. Besides all of that, she still works parttime as a nurse at Provincial House in Hastings even though she’s already retired from one long-time nursing career. Agnes had served 36 years as an industrial nurse at Hastings Manufacturing Co. when she retired from that job in 1977. Although Agnes has lived in Hastings for many years, she’s originally from the tiny village of Gateside in Scotland. As a young girl, her parents brought her to America, arriving in Hastings in 1923. It was a school nurse here, a Mrs. Prit­ chard, who later influenced Agnes to pursue a career of nursing after graduation from Hastings High School. Agnes received her nursing degree from Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids and later worked as an R.N. in theraputic surgery at Ann Arbor from 1935-42. But, it’s Hastings that "seems like home," she says. ‘ I do enjoy going back for visits the last two years to England and seeing some more of my cousins. It's nice to meet them. When she is home, Agnes enjoys a variety of social and educational activities with the many civic and community-minded organizations of which she is affiliated. As a member of lhe Hastings Women's Club, she has been involved in a variety of projects — from helping to sell tickets for a quilt drawing to planning an Iris Slew and chairing a George Washington Bridge night. In addition, she served as the club’s president for two years. Back in lhe 1940 s she was a member and former president of the local Business and Professional Women s Club. She is a worthy matron in the Order of Eastern Star and has been a member of the Presbyterian Church in Hastings since 1924. A member of the Thornapple Garden Club, Agnes has been an officer of that organization too. Being a "good gardener" is one talent she says she would like to master. "I try. but it seems like I always make a mess." she chuckles. Politics is in her blood too...if it's Republican .. ■It's fun." Agnes has worked on campaigns and other projects as a member of the Barry County Republican Party, serving on its executive board and being a part of the Republican Women's Club. The Barry County Historical Society has a special place on Agnes' agenda too. She is vice president of lhe society this year and she almost always serves on a committee or two or helps with projects such as assisting with the development of a calendar with sketches of local historical sites. One ol her pet projects lately has been following through with an idea she had for the society to have a series of local historical collector plates made to sell as a fund raiser "I had been out at Doris Cappon's and she had an old plate with a design of the (county) courthouse. Thai's where I got the idea...! thought why can't we (the historical society) do that?" Agnes says she never lacks for ideas. "H's fun when something you think of comes into being and its a success. "I’m never bored. Just by smiling at someone, you can do something good. You never know whose burden you might be making a little lighter. "I like to keep active. It keeps me from being stagnant, she said. She has a plateful of hobbies — such as collecting dishes, cups and saucers, spoons, and plates that include portraits of Robert Burns, Winston Churchill, and the Royal family. "I love dishes, especially pretty ones. I like pewter too. Agnes has a fondness for paintings of faces, especially if they’ve been painted by an artist she knows. She collects prints of old churches in the county and also spends time knitting, crocheting, and making ceramics. When she was president of the women's club, she made small, white angel figurines by the dozens as gifts to delighted members. Golf nud tennis used to consume a good share of her spare lime. Now traveling is a hobby she enjoys whenever possible. As busy as she is, she still has an interest in branching out. "I'm interested in being a docent al Charlton Park. I'd like to do that...I think it's an excellent park. “I'd still like to learn to speak French ’ did take a few lessons...I would like to do painting to." Agnes does excell in another area...filling other people's cookie jars with tasty cookies. At Christmastime every year, she bakes between 500-600 Santa Claus-shaped cookies with colorful icing. She mails some of them to cousins and gives others as little gifts to children. To achieve the holiday bakeathon quota, she tries to bake seven-dozen cookies a day for about a week. But, she laments, “I still never seem to have enough." Another favorite cookie recipe, which she shares with readers this week, is one for "While Sugar Cookies." "I got the recipe from Bonnie Smelker about it years ago and I've been making it ever since. I like it. It's easy and everyone seems to like them. I never can take enough up to Provincial House. Kids like them too." Agnes uses a three-inch round cookie cutter to cut the white sugar cookie dough. She doesn't recommend using fancy-shaped cutters for this dough. Agnes’ White Sugar Cookies Ingredients: 2-eggs. 2-cups white sugar, 1cup margarine. 1-cup sour milk, 1-teaspoon soda, 1-teaspoon nutmeg, 3-leaspoons baking powder, and about 5-cups of sifted flour to make a soft dough Roll out dough to 1 i-inch. Cut into circles with cutter Sprinkle with white sugar and put a raisen in the center of each cookie. Bake al 375 degrees lor 8-10 minutes. Yield: about three-dozen �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, June 9. 1983 — Page 4 Adrianne R. Madden uaries Mrs. Earl Weadbrock Margaret L. Engle DELTON - Mrs. Earl (Ruby Bruglar) Weadbrock, 79. of 70S5 Division Ave., Crooked I^ike, Delton, died suddenly at her home, Sunday, June 5, 1983. She was born Feb 27. 1904 in Foraker. Ohio, the daughter of David and Lillian (Walker) Rodenberger. She had lived at Crooked Lake since 1968 and was formerly of Otsego. She was a member of the Otsego VFW Women's Auxiliary No. 3030. She was known as the "Sunshine Lady” as a CB operator. Iler first husband, Everett Bruglar, died in 1964. She was married to Earl Weadbrock June 27, 1967 in Indiana. Mrs. Weadbrock is survived by her husband, Earl; one daughter, Mrs. Leslie <LeVeda) Davis of Otsego; one grandson. Daryl Davis of Plainwell; and four great grandchildren. A son, Rex Bruglar, preceded her in death in 1971. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 8 at 2 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Burial was in Prairieville Cemetery. BATTLE CREEK - Mrs’ Margaret L. (Beeman) Engie, 71. of 436 W. Goguac St., died Wednesday. June 1. 1983 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She had been ill two years and hospitalized one week. She was born in Benzie County and moved to Battle Creek in 1953 from Woodland. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and had been employed by Leila and Community hospitals and in the offices of area physicians. She was a member nf the Urbandale Seventh-day Adventist Church, Battle Creek Chapter OES, and the Michigan Association of Practical Nurses. Her husband, Richard R. Engle, died in 1979. She is survived by sons Richard of California and Robert Engle of Oklahoma City, Okla., two grandchildren; and one great - grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday, June 3 at the Royal Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Elwood G. Perry PLAINWELL • Mr. Adrianne R. Madden. 76. of 10794 Center St.. Pine Lake. Plainwell, died suddenly at his home. Monday. June 6. 1983. He was born Sept. 7. 1906 in Kakmazoo. the son of Alfred and Margaret (Sherburne) Madden. He had lived at his Pine Lake ad­ dress since 1931. He was married to Ola Verne Lent on April 13. 1929. She preceded him in death Jan. 20, 1973. He was employed for many years as a superintendent with Owen-Ames-Kimball Construction Co. of Grand Rapids. He was a member of the American Association of Retired Persons, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and Grand Rapids Local No. 355, and a life member of the Newaygo Masonic Lodge No. 131 F&AM. Mr. Madden is survived by one sister. Mrs. Margaret VanDerRoest of Kalamazoo; one brother, Lawrence Madden of Freeport. 111.; and several nieces and nephews. A brother, Alfred Madden, preceded him in death March 10, 1983. Funeral services were held Thursday. June 9 at 2 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Pastor Jack Roomsburg officiated. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Plainwell, Plainwell Presbyterian Church, or to a charity of one’s choice. SCOTTSDALE. ARIZ. • Mr. Elwood G. Perry. 73. formerly of Long Lake, Clover­ dale. died Wednesday. June 1, 1963 in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. He was born April 17, 1910 in Battle Creek, the son of Willard and Bertha (Cline) Perry. He married Reta Lytton August 10, 1933 in Battle Creek. She preceded him in death March 10. 1982. He served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. He had lived at Long Lake from 1956 until moving io Scottsdale after the death of his wife in 1982. He was employed by General Foods in Battle Creek for 26 years as a painter and was a member of the Post Century Club. He was also a member of the Hickory Corners American Legion Post No. 484 and the Delton VFW Post 422. Mr. Perry is survived by two sons. Grant Perry of Scottsdale. Ariz. and Wilbur Perry of Santa Cruz, Calif. ; four grandchildren; two sisters. Mrs. Opal Vaira of Delton and Mrs. Tyila Belle Wilson of Battle Creek; four brothes. Earl Perry of Lakeview, Kendall Perry of Scottsdale, Ariz., Forrest Perry of California, and Arno Perry of Kalamazoo; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, June 6at 11 a.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Rev. Elmer Faust officiated. Burial was in Hicks Cemetery, Battle Creek. Philip W. Leonhardt___ TUCSON. ARIZ . Mr. Philip W. Leonhardt, 86. died Thursday. Feb 3. 1983 in Tucson, Ariz. He was born in Brooklyn. N.Y. on Nov. 10, 1897. He moved to the Hastings area in 1946 and then moved to Arizona in 1976. He graduated from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn with an engineering degree. He began began working in Brooklyn at E.W. Bliss at the age of 14. He continued to learn all areas of the Bliss. He retired at age 69 as the head of customer service. Engineering Dept . E.W Bliss. Hastings. He was the oldest employee in years of service at 55 years, eight months with the company. He was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hastings. While there, he received the Bishops Cross for service in the church as a layman. He was active in the work of the church and served as custodian until 1972. He then transferred his membership to St. Philips in the Hills Episcopal Church. He was also a life member of Hastings Lodge No. 52 F&AM, a member and past patron of Chapter No. 7 OES, and past vice president of Barry County Association of OES. Mr. Leonhardt is survived by one daughter, Phyllis of Tucson; a son, Harry of Pontiac; five grandchildren; and three great - grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife. Dora, and three sisters, also a brother who died on the same day as Philip. Cremation has taken place with an Eastern Star service at Girrbach Funeral Home on Sunday. June 12 at 7 p.m. Memorial services will held Monday. June 13, 10:30 a m., at Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Hastings with Father Wayne C Olmstead of Elmgrove, Wisr. officiating. Interment will be in Hastings Township Cemetery Jack M. Cooper DELTON - Mr. Jack M. Cooper, 42, of S. Crooked Lake Dr., died Friday. May 27, 1983 in Palm Springs. Calif. He was born Sept. 15, 1940 in Deiton and had been a resident of the area most of his life. Mr Cooper is survived by his wife. Anna; one daughter. Joyce Cooper of Hastings; one son. Jack Cooper. Jr. of Delton; his father, Benjamin Cooper; his mother. Mrs. Joyce Segundo; grandmother. Mrs. Lula Senholtz of Plainwell; one sister. Mrs. Howard (Patricia) Lodenstein of Allegan; one brother. Herman Cooper of Detroit; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday. June 6 from the Marshall-Gren Chapel of Plainwell. Mr. Roger Smith officiated. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery. Wayland. ATTEND OK I’S ...of your choice an< Delton Area < 'EDAK CHEK BIBLE. Campground lt<H mi S Pastor. Until Branham I'luinc 621-22X5 Sunday School at lu a m Worship Ham; Evening Seri in- ul 7 p m . Youth meet Sunday 6 p m Wed Prayer Bible7 p m DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Corner Pifer and Cedar Creek lid I’aulS Howell.I’aMnr Itinm-MX mini Saturday Services. Sahalh!School !• 3n .< ni Worship II a in . Wed 7:30 pm B-hle Study and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODIST i Hl l«'ll. PaMor Elmer J Faint On M 43 in Delton Services - Worship i- r. ,i tn . Sunday School 9.»»1<i.3ti, EAitnng Service ftp m . United MethodiNl Women every lin.1 Thursday. 7 ui p tn . I luted Methodist Men every -• oml Sunday.7:.'U>a.m INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delian, lan.iied on M 4.1 in Delian Pastor V.niNaltan Sandy Campbell. sumLy School Director Sunday -■*• H> a III. Family Worship and Bible Teaching 11 a.m. Chirarvn's chunh. Il am. Evening Service 6 i* tn WttlncMiiiy Bible Study at 7 p m • i. .it .-raitice al 7 m I aist Friday »i every iiiouitr .Eaindyi Night al 7 30 io .if Ihei-hureh •'.ill 623 5191 \lllJ) BIBLE CHI KCH Corner M I. .ind Milo Road. Doug Huntington I'.istur KI Nn .1 Box .USA Delian. Mi 4'«M6 I'hoae 671-47112 Sunday School I" am Worship Service II oil. Evening Worship swi pm. w< (|lH <t-vicc7 uop.m. I'KAIKIKVIIJJC (Y)MMUNfTY CHURCH I*'221 S Norm Rd Acrom from Framevilla Garagr Rev Hill Blair. Pastor Sundm School IO a m Morning Worship II a m Sunday Night 7pm. Bilge Study. WistmwLiv Servin-7pm SI AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. I.1-' K-'ii-' Rd . IHlim Father Ray Allen, s .1 l,.,.i<,r Saturdui Moss 5.10 p.m. Sun■In Mi— II <x> u m f-i>n> Mroorul Day wn-Vmd to l^hor D.iv s— k <trl and. 12 tai Noun the rrwl of (hr year DFXTUN ASSEMBLY OF GOD. Pastor Gary Sir* ma. Phone K234I7N9 Meeu. m Delton High School U.l room. Sunday S< Im»>| 9 till« tn . Worship 10 45 a m Dowling Area • i il NTHY CHAPEL AT DOW LING Wit BANFIEIJ) UNITED METIIODLST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn W.igner nlliciating Phone 758-3149 < ■Hiiilry C|ki|a-I worship lu 15 a til suiiiLiy School 9 am, Ranfield worship II :M>am i ill VTHV FELLOWSHIP BIBLE • 111 HCH Former .lohnsioun Town­ ship Hall. Dowling Mark A Shnvcr I'.istor Sunday Schtxil m am. Wot ship io 45 a m Evening service 6 Fin Wed evening prayer 7 pm cllowship dinner Iasi Sunday of each month 2 .to pm al the church Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 Fulh-r St M 79 Paator Thoma* Voyles Sun-iii Services A Sunday School. 10 a m . Morning Worship 11 a m. Evening Sen lies. Youth 6 p m . Evening Worship 7 pm Wednesday mid «wek prayer 7 p.m ; W'<-dneaday raravnn program 7pm HERITAGE HIIXS BIBLE <111 IB H Hwy M-Mi Io mi S ol Nashville. RoImtI lax- Shuts. Pastnr SumLiy S:4'i a rn . Sunday School in 45 a m Worship Servos- i. ji m 5 oung People Misting 7 on pm Evening Service; Wednesday 7 .111 pm Bible Study and Prayit Hour Free counsel ing mtvicc on all problem* Phone r,lti 75X-:nHior!K3 1713 OI K LADY UF GREAT OAK Ucvy Father Kay Allen PhonefiZ3 2490 Sun day Muss at s noa m PEACE L'NITEI) METHODIST CIH Kill, al Barryvtlle 4 miles w nt Nashville tai M 79 Slevi-n Reid. Pastor Worship Service 9 15 a rn Sunday Church Sc hool and Collis- Fellowship to 15 a m Uiiihsl Mctlnxlisl Women 1st Tuesday each month y rewan FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N W midland Rd . 1-ukc Odessa Pastor Richard Sessmk Church phone 3<i74rt2l Pastor's phone 374-8S38 Sunday Morning Worship Hi <■» a m . Sunday School II IS am. evening service 7 tai ,i m Wednesday - Bible Study 7 on p.m. STONEY POINT FREE METIRXILST Wellman Rd at E State Rd Rev Charles Ikivi-nporl. 119 Star St . Spnng Artmr. Ml Ph 5I7 75(L24H7 Sunday School 10am. Worship Service 'lam Mid week Service Wed at li p.m ZIUN LUTHERAN CHURCH. Verte Rd. Woodlaud Timothy Rotbfuaa. Pastor Sun­ day u hool every Sunday at 9:15. Sunday worship lOIKI Coffer fellowship follow­ ing Sunday worship on 2nd and 4th Sun­ day. each month Lutheran Brotherhood HUTt. 1 at Sunday. 7.:»0 p m Luther League meet. 2nd Sunday, fi 30 p m Hickory Corners UNITED METHODIST CIH HCH ol Nashville l*hone X52-H7I9 Cornci Washington ami Slate Ijsmard •’ l'mn.,111 I-., I..' S4 t . I. , Sip,.J . I* 45a in Morning Worship to l..irn Fellowship II ,i in tliureli s, |HU,| .ill ages i. io p rn I 51 5 F Jr Hi and U M 5' F Sr Hi. Hilde Hour all ages. 1st WeiincMiav 7 Jo p m each month. United Methodist Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 2!9 Washington. Nashville Rev .1 <; Hotimer Sunday School 9 45 am SumLiy Worship II m a m Evening .Service 6 tin pm Bible Pravcr Wednesday. 7 no pm NASHVILLE HAITI*T < IIUHCH. 312 I’hilhp- St Partor l^slri IMInnN. H-'.2 <>r BSMOZ-** Assisuni Pastor Don RiMsa-. A12-9MIH Sundnv Servos sumUv Shoot 9.45. SumLiy- W.irdiip II Sundav Evening Service 7 pm. Wrtliwsdav night HiMe Study 7pm Hu» Ministry CdlD-MlKn«xirlfe2 922H MAPLE GROVE BIBLE t HURlII Cloverdale Rd . 5 miles south ol Nash­ ville. •_ mile East ol .M-tifi Pastor Marvin Potter PhoneX5 ! i«si Sundav Services. Sundav School Hi am Morning Services 11 am. Evening Service 6 pm. Collage Pravcr meeting? .Wpm Wednesday Woodland Area KIIJ’ATRICK I NITED BRETHREN corner ol Barnum ltd and M <« Wood Lind Paslnr George Speas Phone NH 2741 9:45 am Worship. II a in Sunday School. Wedne*iLiv Prayer H pm W M A 2nd WedncstLiv each month. Adult C E . 2nd Saturday each month. H p m WOODGRUVE PARISH. Com. Grow. Krv Pamela Ownu. Paatnr Phone UI7 4137 Sunday rhurrfe <* hool 9 .30 a m Worship MTvn-e 1<» 45 a m . chmr li p m . youth fdlow.hip 7 JU p m llolv Commun mn first Sunday of each month Women » Fellowship first Thursday of nw-h month at 10am WtMtDUXND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance HetfellingiT Phone3G7-39KI 9 l.i.im Worship Service, to .hi a m SumLiy Sttuail. 7 ut pm. WetlnrstLiy I MVF Welcome The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hostings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. insurance tor your Lite. Home. Business and Car E. W. BLISS COMPANY A Gulf -f- Western Industry FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodwoy ■ Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" -118 5. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home of Walnut & S Jefferson m Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hostings Michigan IIK KORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phil Perkins. Pastor Hi a m Sunday Schmil. Ham Morning Wor­ ship .'i-iriMir Church Nursery 7 pm Wairstup Wednestbty 7 (o pm I uiiolv Night Mmstunury ••society sei-oml Friday 7pm Po"oek Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. IIMi Cherry St Pastor Rev Jerry Drummond, ( none 7H551.34 10<M> am Sundm- School. 1100 a m Morning Worship. Evening Worship 7 <«• pm Wednenlay evening prayer meeting at YCW Ciub'a 7 00 pm "A Growing Church For Coming Lord GALILEAN BAPTIST. IWtlh St and N Fn-eporl Rd Phone SM5-57M. lu .i m Sunday School. 11 a m Morning Wotship. 7pm Evening Service. WedncMtiy • Prayer Mecling7 3op m HOPE < III kt II OF THE BI<EHII<E.N M ’■*' North ol Fnsi.xi al ihi Ka-nl-lmiia Counlv lun>- R--v J.iim-s Ktow-v Chun h S lu.,1 tn a in Morning Wnrdiip 11 a in Middleville Area BOW ENS MUXS CHAPEL, lu a m Morning Services. II 15 Sunday Schmil These are classes lor all MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. West Main Street Worship Hi a in . Sunday Schmil It 13 a in Evening Worship fi p m MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M-37. jum north of MiddL-villr "•I5-H726 Rev Wedrv Smith. PaatK Mark J Highman. I'.rutor of Y'outh and Education Sundav School 9 45 a m . Morning Worship Ham. Evening Service NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 2UI Httssrll St Rev Gary FinklMincr Phone 795-7429 Sunday Worship Sen ice It) a m and 7pm. Wednrs day BilileStudy 7 Jnp.m PE AC E REFORMED CHURCH. M ;t7 at Parmalec Road. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone H91 13X3 Rev Charles Ihgimbris. Assis­ tant Pastor, plume 79.>.uwi First Service 9am. Church School lu 15 a m Second Service 11 IS a m . Even mg Celebration 6pm ST AUDI STINE MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennrs Hovlan. Pastor Phom 792 2KX9 Sunday Ma» Ham Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner Hruodway and Center St Fr Shel­ don Harhorh. lasum Trnen* Service* Sunday. Ma»andChunhSchool it)a m GKAf K WESLEYAN CHURCH 1 UU S Hanover Hastings bvioard Davis. I’asioi I’h M|A22-'i‘i or ••43-9129 Sunday Sundav School 9 45 a m . Worship Hum. Youth ’• p m . Evening Worship 6pm. Frlluwship ■nd Coffer 7 1*i pm Nuri-rv fur all ser­ vice- Wednesday CYC 6 45 p m . prayer and Bible study "pm FIRST BAPTIST CIH KUH UM E Woodlawn. Hasting*. Mn-hig.ui 5MH Kissi Sunday Services Sundav Schmil '• Want Minning Worship in U-a in Evening Worship 6 pm Wcdm-Mby Family Night Adult Bible Study anil Prayer 7 pm S.ic-red SoundRebeatsal h ui p m Sunday morning service hniiidcast WBCII ST ROSE CATHO1JC CHUH< H. MOfs S Jrff-rwiii Futh-r Robert E C.msam Pl.tor Satur-I.v M. I U'pm Sunday Maw. " a ni and 11 am 1 ■eil>-~|..i|. Saturday 4no I 'l'ipm WEMMME < <»RNERS I NITED METHODINI. .11X3 N Broadway Het ('{instance lleflellmget Pastor Ph :Ni7-39tal Church School 9 .lu. Worship Nervier Ham . .Senior MYF 7 o m Ihursday •■vetting Marling al 7 pm ( bon . U M Women Welcome l 'in-le third Wednesday of ’.ninth I p m FIHNT (IIUHCH OF GOD. I33U N Broadway Rev David D Garrett Phom- 94X 2229 Parsunage. M5-3I9> Church Where a Christian experience makes you a memtn-r 9 43 a m Sunday ScF ol. In 43 am Worship Nervin’. 7pm FellowshipWnrship 7 p m Wcdm-sday Prayer ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd in Irving Sunday Morning prayer at 10 30 Holy Communion at 11:00 The Rl Rev William O Ixwis. Rector HARVEST CHURf H. on M-43 five mile, wiulh of Hastings. Pastor Lam Silverman. Assik Pastor Allan Welch Fh »4M««4 Servin’ lunes Tuesday night (prayer, praise, and worship) at 7 p tn . Thursday night (Teaching wrvirrl at < r m . Sunday 9 .30 a m Sunday school for all ages. 10.31 a m morning worship 6 |> m evening wor ■hip 'Word, of Truth radio bn-odra-t daily at 2 p tn on WDFI* FM (95 3> also on WMAX-AMH4 HOI at 3 15pm HASTINGS FREE METHODIST (IIUHCH. ’I'wond and East Slatv Hoad. 945-912! Rev Donald I. Hrail. Pastor Sunday School Hi <■• a m Worship Service 11 •■» a m Evening Service6 ixi p tn Prayer Meeting? i»i p m Wednesday HASTINf'.S ASSEMBLY <IF Gull IK71 Wr*t State Road Pastor J T Crawmrr Phone H45-22X5 Sundav SchisJ fl 15 a m Worship lit*’ am Evening Neni •• p m . Wednrwlav I'rai-e Gathering 7pm Ift IMB5 I NITED METHiililNT i III IK II l inili - E nn M 7’i sii-ven Reid P.i-tnt ■'•md.iy < luirvli s«-|i,a>l In ai.i hi Wu’-hlpsctv u i- II l».i m I mird Mcthmlist ‘A-uiu-n |st w-di-c-d-iy i-.ivh niundi HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 507 E Ma-shall St.. Hastings Rev Marvin Sickmiller Phone 945-5197. Services Sunday Schoo: |0'X> a tn Morn­ ing Worship 11 00 a m Su-aday and even­ ing service 7:30 p m Wednesday mid-week prayer meeting 7 30p m Pl.EASAN'l VALLEY UNITED BRETHREN IN CliRiST. M Ml at Hell Rd Rev Dm Palmer Iti n m Worship Ser­ vice. 11am Sundav S.mol, 6 30 Evening Sen we. 7 30 WednewU’ 1‘raver Servrr THE NOTE OF’ PRAISE (The New Note!. 12223 Chief Noonday Rd . Gun Lake area Sunday Worship 10 a m.. Tuesday gospel tnneert 7pm. Saturday Bible study 7 p m.. 3rd Fndy of Month Youth Concert 7pm Phone 795-7606 REORGANIZFID CHURCH (»' JFNUn CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAIN1X S Jrtferwin at Walnut Kenneth Colburn. Pastor Home HMK-K-Mi? Sunday S-hnnl IO a m . Worship 11 am CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway Rev James Hilgendorf. Paator Sunday Servicta; 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hocr. 1100 a m Morning Worahip Service; 600 p.m Evening Service Wednesday 7:00 p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS LRAtT Brtf.THKEN. «■' HASTINGS SEVENTH DAV AD’ E.NTISI MH Terry l-mt- PImuh943 KKX4 Sat unlay M-rVKVs Siililiiith School m 3t> ,i in Worship 11 am Tuesday Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 7 31pm HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M 37 South at M-79 Jack Bartholomew, pastor, phone 945-4995 Rnts-rt Fuller, choir director Sunday whedule 9JK) Fellow-hip and offer. 9 55 Sunday Schoil 11 00 Morning Worship. 6 <K» Youth Meet ing*. 7 IHI Evening Worship Nursery (or all wrvii e-. transportation provided to and from morning *rrvirrs Prayer meeting 7 p m AVednrsdav HASTINGS KINGREGATKIN OF JEIIOVAHS WITNESSED 22n Wot I nlliix SI Bible lax tun- H 3i a m . W.iit-lilitui-i Study tu 43 a m . Tuesday UiingrrgiitHin Bible Study K pm riiur-day Theocratic School 7 ui. Servicenii-vlmgK t» FIRST PRFXHYTERIAN CHURCH. Has­ ting*. Michigan WiUard H Curtis. Muuater. Eileen Higbee. Dir Christian Ed Sunday. June 12 Morning Worship B30 .Nurwry provided Broadcast of thi* service over WBCH AM and FM 9.30 Oiurrh School Claaa for first grade and Irlow .Monday 6 30 Cirrle f>. potlurk supper at the home of Virginia McMullin 7. to Soauon meeting Tuesday 7 30 Ikracons' meeting FAirtl HAITIST CHURCH W Ea*t Grand St Mark J Highman. Pastor Ph 94*2626 Sundav School. 10 a m morning worship and children■ <hurrh. Il am. yout hmeeting-. .5 p m evening worship. 6 p m Thursday Prayer meeting 7 pm. Thursday tern ■ lasar* and Primary Ad.enture- 7 pm Nur*ery provided (or all *erVICV* We welcome all* GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 2 19 E North St Michael Anurn. Pastog Ph 9459414 Summer Srlirdule Sunday. J une 12 • 6 (Hi a m Ealy Worship Service 9 15 Chur­ ch School tall age-1 Hi 30 Worship Service Church Council after Lake Odessa l.RAi E BRETHREN CHURCH. A'- .h-r H-ad t Mill- South of M-Sfl Ix-lwt-i-n Durtn and Nash Ibuid* P.i-iur. Hill Stevens PhnnelMI 2113 Hi u in Sunday School. Il a m. Merninx Wurhsip. 7 o'clock Sundav evening w nr-hip. 7 30 p m Wcdnewlay Prayer Service ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odessa Rev Louis Badoae Admiaiatrator 374-8274 or 374-7406. Selwday Maia 5:30 p m. Sunday Maaaaa 8 and 10. WtXHiHUIlV UNITED HKFTHIIEN. nil M-Wi N ul M-Mi. ui VilLigi- of Wiaalliury I'u-lnr Dimim- AA'allrr. I’hnm37 l-72."’l Wiir»hip mtviiv 9.30 am.; Sumbv S hiail In 1-5 u tu. A’utUh F'rllow>hip Wi-dnesday 7 p.m., liililr Study ami Pn»v»-rS>-rv«vW«li**day 7 p.m. ju-i CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner id IM .mil -'nd Ave . IJike Odessa Pasliir George Npeas. Phone 37444756. Sunday Morning Worship Service II uu u ni Sunday School • lo:i» a m Evening Service • 7 30 p m Wednesday Eve Prayer Meeting-7:30p m LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST Hwy M-50. W mile W of M«. Late Odmaa Rev Jaawa Halrtl. PMar Worship 8 30 and 11 a.m.; Evvnu^ Service at 7:30 pm CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST. 912 Fourth Ave Rev. Stephen Keller Ph 3748861. Church School 9 45 am . Worship Services 8 30 snd 11 am Coffee Hour 12 LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Pastor Daryl Kiiuf Iman. :Ui7M555 Acna* from the high arhiail. 7|HO Vrlte Rd. M-50 Sunday Srhaod 10 l«l a.m . Worship SrrvM” 1 l:W» a m Evening Snse6 :MI pm . W.xL-esday Prayer MreOng 7 :top m CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Ave. Rev Randall Kohls. Ph 3748753 Worship Hour 9:30 a.m. FeUcwship Hour 1030 a m . Church School 11 a ta he name brand item that we buy generally carries a trademark: a visual device that is distinctive in design and color, and one by which we can recog­ nize a fustworthy product. Businesses, schools and other organizations also usually have emblems FIRST UNTTED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green St Hastmn Myron K W il ham-. Minister Miss France* Home I hr •ctor of Christian Education Sunday June 12. I9ol o 45 a m Choir Rehearsal i t" a m Worship Scrvi.e "You Want Power’’ You Got It" 10 .30 a m Coffee Fellowship. I" <" am Drath & Dying Ta*k For ” 12 <H> nis>n Swi-a Sie-k Dinner tickets at th» door M (h- adult* $-■ rhildnm 12 and under Monday June 13 • 9<s'a m Jr Hi Activities 7<«ipm H-v Scout* Tlhday. June 14 HUijn Jr Hi Ai’.iviti”* 12 OO noun Hi-Nouoer* •• )“ p m “Father and Child" Night Wednesday -lune 1 700 pm Jr Hi Artmti”* Thursday June 16 • 7 l*> p m Jr Hi Activities Ann Davis of some kind; unimportant in themselves, but vital m representing the qualities they stand for. The same is true of our country, and its most obvious symbol is the flag; where its history of struggle and sacrifice for the freedom and brotherhood we enjoy is sewn ntn the pattern and printed in the colors. Faith says we should honor and display our na­ tion's flag and teach our children to do so; not be­ cause it is a bright piece of material rippling m the breeze, out because it carries the message that as long as we can keep that banner flying atop the flagpole the liberty that it represents will be alive and well in our land. Scott VanderVeen New agents join Farm Bureau Ann Davis, Selkirk Road, Shelbyville, and R. Scott VanderVeen, 428 E. Center StreeL Hastings, have joined Farm Bureau In­ surance Group (FBIG) as new agents ser­ ving this area. Mrs. Davis and VanderVeen recently completed FBIG’s month long career development school for new agents, which prepared them for the state insurance licensing examination and provided in­ struction in all areas of property casualty and life insurance. FBIG’s training course for new agents includes Michigan State University’s In­ stitutes on Life and Fire Casualty Insurance, followed by two weeks of instruction at the company’s home office in Lansing. Prior to joining Farm Bureau Insurance Group, Mrs. Davis was office manager for her husband's insurance business and VanderVeen was employed as an agent by Equitable. Mrs. Davis' husband, Gerald, is also a Farm Bureau Insurance agent in Hastings VanderVeen. who received an Associates Degree from Kellogg Community College, graduated from Western Michigan University in 1981. Mrs. Davis and VanderVeen join a force of more than 420 FBIG agents serving 300,000 Michigan policyholders. Medical Care Facility Tuesday. June 14 - Sing a long. Rev. Steve Kedi. 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. June 15 - Bowling, 9 a.m.; noon lunch music, Bea Culler. 12 noon; Hymn sing, Kev. Putnam, 7 p.m. Thursday. June 16 - Facility picnic, for patients, families, staff, 12 noon; downs, balloons, lots of good food, music by Eline Buehler in dining room after the picnic; special music, special mens group, 7 p.m. Saturday. June 18 - Reading time, Margaret DeMond, 10 a.m. Sunday. June 19 - Church, Rev. Faust, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 - Hawaiian Lunch, staff dress hawaiian, dietary dept, planning this day as one of their special days. Every Weekday Morning - Devotions, discussions, exercises, 9 a.m. Patients Coffee Break - 10 a.m. Every Weekday Morning and Afternoon Crafts. NEIGHBORHOOD Tl Bible Time FIRST BAPTIST — HASTINGS CHRLST1AN REFORMED «20 Sixth Ave Rev Ben Halder Ph 374-6607 930 a m Coffee Hour. 945 a m Sunday School, Ham Worahip Service. IT REPRESENTS FIRST HAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd 2 milesouth of Gun laike Rev Dan Bowman. Pastor l-im Tung«t>- Sundav School Supt Sunday School 9 45 am Chunh Services 11 ,i m 6 p tn Evening Services. 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Paalar Jeff Arnett, phone home. 94*2792. chareh 94M-2M9 Sunday Sunday School 10 a m. Worship IO 45 a m.. evening service 6.3(1 LET US HONOR OUR Mrt'ALU'M CHURCH OF THE UNITED HKf.THRF„N IN CHRIST The Chun h in th«- Wildwraaf Ott. Lake Ri-id P.i.lur Garv Hrorika Morning Worship 11 a m Sunday School 9 45 am. Evening Scrvu r 7 pm. Prayer Meeting and Youth Misting 7pm Thursday. Women's Mi* sionary A—« uitu-n first Thursday of each month 9 ttla m M MCI IN REFORMED CHI RUH <>t M AR TIN Drive in walk in church '•1 .'4 Hour Pravcr < h.tpel Rev M. i v ii. Mil-let Pastor Worship svr ' • I-.i m ,md 7 lu p m Sundav Sc'lunil II l >am Hastings Area UNE 4 Yrs. thru Jr. Hi 9 A.M. to NOON , EXCITING Wn Ribbons WEEK Sr. High Teens EVENINGS Some bus pick-up points are: • Dowling Rd. and M-37 • N. Broadway and Coats Grove • Northeastern School • Carlton Center Trailer Park • Campground and Oakdale • Baltimore Terrace Trailer Park • Algonquin School • Southeastern School • Powell Rd. and Boulder Dr. • S. Broadway and Sherwood For A Please instruct children not to cross the rood until given permission by driver or helper. - NOTE: BUSSES WILL NOT RUN EVENINGS - For pick-up times or information, call... 948-8004or 945-4709 �The Hastings Banner. Thursday, June 9. 1983 — Page 5 COUNTRY JOURNAL: About Nastinas••• Who was Chief Noonday? by Steve Sieve Horton Who was Chief Noonday? Why was there a road and a lake named after him? Pressing questions for the newcomer as he drives along that particular highway as it winds through Barry Game Area, leading past those forests, lowlands, and meadows now untamed again. Matters of curiosity for him as he later stands on the shore, looking out at waters slightly off the beaten track and left un­ marred by cottages and boat docks. The name “Chief Noonday” has a literary ring to it, a suggestion of romantic sym­ bolism — like “Big Two-Hearted River ’. Hemingway’s story about a soldier returned from war to a favorite fishing spot, or "Last of the Mohicans”, that colonial frontier tale of Hawkeye, the "Long Carabine’’, and his companion Chingachgook. The history behind the name, it turns out, is equal to that speculation. Chief Noonday was the name given by those first white arrivals to None-qua-hezich, leader of lhe Ottawas who lived in this area. Most of what :s known about him comes from the early missionaries — in particular Rev. Stater who had a mission among the Indians, first in present-day Grand Rapids where Noonday's Ottawas had a village and later near Gull Lake — and from the ac­ companying settlers. Chief Noonday was of an advanced age by the lime those early pioneers filtered into the region during the early '830s. He was described by them as "a friendly, in­ dustrious Indian, the first to obtain favor among white settlers'’, and “of great assistance to them". They added that he was of "fine physique, stood 6-foot tall, (was) well proportioned, was noble in appearance and possessed great muscular strength". Chief Noonday became associated with the Rev. Stater who preached to and taught area Indians from 1836 to his death, becoming one of the missionary’s first converts to Christianity and later moving with him and olher converts from Grand Rapids to the Barry County mission. The Ottawa and his fellow tribesmenwere not always of that friendlier disposition though. They had fought with the British during the War of 1812, joining that Indian con­ federation started by the Shawnee chief Tecumseh to stop the advance of American settlements into the Ohio River region and the Northwest Territory. Noonday look part in the burning of Buf­ falo during that campaign and was beside Tecumseh when he was killed in the Battle of Thames, the engagement which broke forever the military resistance of Indian tribes in this region. Following the end of those hostilities in 1811. the tribes in southern Michigan — in­ cluding lhe Ottawas, Pottawattomies, and r .u: Chippewas from this area — maintained a semblance of their way of life for another 22 years. The Treaty of 1836. negotiated by territorial governor Lewis Cass, however, ended their freedom of unrestricted movement, confining them to the far western and northern parts of the territory, and paved the way to widespread settlement and Michigan's admission as a state. In 1840 the federal government began moving many of the Indians in southwestern Michigan to western lands. Another treaty in 1856 further restricted territorial rights for the Indians and layed the groundwork for the subsequent establishment of reservations. Noonday was present during those final years It was reported that Gen. Cass took him and other Indians to meet President VanBuren, probably following the 1836 Treaty. In 1840 he aiso presided over the last trial held under Indian law which took place near present-day Middleville, the subject being accused of murdering his wife. That offender was judged guilty, was banished forever from the tribe and had his property confiscated. Chief Noonday '‘ied either in 1855 or 1856, reportedly at the age of 98, and was buried beside his wife near the Gull Lake mission. The children at Pleosantview Elementary observed National Dairy Month, which is June, in. their own way. Winners of a poster contest are (clockwise from front), Kim Ellis, fifth grader, Tad Mellen, third grader, and Brandi Eye, first grader. The display case at left explores different dairy careers and products. Poster winners received ice cream as prizes. clearings, and the rivers and streams with deer, beaver, otter, bear, wild turkey, cockIn those fLial years between the War of of-tne woods, flocks of migrating passenger pidgeons, wolf, and more. 1812 and the eve of the Civil War. Chief Noonday and his Ottawas could still travel That way of life and the means that sub­ through' the woods along worn paths that stained it ended finally, both from their once took them east to Canada or underneath inability to resist the slow, steady en­ Lake Michigan into Wisconsin. They still croachment of settlements, incompatible used the rivers as highways, moving with-their close survival ties to nature, and seasonally to where certain foods or game from their own increasing dependence on the were more plentiful. white man's commodities. Like migrating fish, they would canoe up the Grand and then the Tbomapple, known The early settlers, arriving in the 1830s, as the So-wan-que-sake (the forked river). after the furtraders and alongside the Sycamores and elms topped the bordering missionaries, viewed the tribes at first with forests they passed by and beneath cedars apprehension and later with annoyance, darkened it’s gloom. their presence seemed as an obstacle to Paddling against the current, portaging plans and ambitions. the shallow rapids, they reached Thomapple The pioneers with their axes, cross saws, augers, and plows though soon removed that Lake, known as Muski-so-wan-que-sake, where they could fish. hinderance as they changed the face of the Above the lake the upper stretch of the land. river and another tributary, Mud Creek Trees fell, the soil was turned, the game (Nagwahtick), led to the head waters in was hunted out or migrated north, more Eaton County and to a chain of lakes located settlers came, and towns grew. And as their there. Those waters also gave easy access to tide rose, the Indians' ebbed. hunting grounds east and northeast of the lake. It was ironically the offspring of those first Along with fishing and hunting, depending pioneers who. as playmates and friends with lhe children from nearby tribes, took a on lhe seasons, they gathered huckleberries different view of the Indians and are largely and cranberries, made maple syrup, and responsible for local knowledge we have of raised corn on lhe prairelands or on the black soils near the river. them and their culture. The second generation of the settlers grew up. learning In the winter trapping was done for all many of the Indians' survival skills in sorts of fur bearing animals, the fur and pells tracking, hunting, trapping, fishing, food used to trade for blankets, knives, guns, ammunition, and so on. the fircarrrui having ' gathering, and soon, as well asan awareness ' and love for nature. long since replaced lhe bow and arrow's and From a century-and-a-half vantage point, the wool and cotton having taken lhe place of we of course see things differently, are able tanned hides and fur coverings. to judge from an altered viewpoint. They continued to share the woods, the We can see the inevitability of what hap­ pened to Chief Noonday and his Ottawas. the Pottawattomies, and the Chippewas . but also mourn what was destroyed. Such conflicts, confrontations, clashes — call it what you will — are not unfamiliar. They have been staged throughout the world in various ways since recorded history and no doubt before. And they are ones that are still with us — the conflicts that continually arise between primitive and more civilized cultures, bet­ ween simpler and more technological societies, between contrasting ethics and their differing lifestyles, between the viewpoints of change and stability, and between the philosophies of restruturing nature or finding harmony with it. Who was Chief Noonday? Was he a story of a man and people, resisting the irresistable, attempting to accomadate themselves to it, then finally fading away? Was he a symbolic figure at that point of lime when a strong culture gave way to a stronger one? Was he a lesson that the weapons of progress loo often leave casualties that are of equal importance? Was he a reminder that such conflicts often leave a historical pricetag, one the future eventually will pay? Yes to all. He was and is a slory. a symbol, a lesson, and a reminder ... of our need to weigh lhe choices we make and their consqeuences, of our need to find acceptable balances between realties and ideals, and of our need to keep the best from the past as a guide to the future. THE HASTINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL will hold a Carnival Auction on June 11 at 10 a.m. at the Community Building in Hastings. The auction sale includes items donated from merchants. HCS members as well as other people. A bake sale table, craft table, concession stand, HCS slide presentation, garage sale tables and games (dunking booth, pitching machine, etc) will be on hand. Proceeds from the auction will be put back into the school. • TWO HASTINGS STUDENTS were among those that made the dean’s list at Hope College during the second semester. They were Daniel Denharteg, a senior, and Kathleen Olson, also a senior. To make the list a student must maintain a miminum 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. • JULAINE A. BURCHETT, a Hastings student, was among those making the dean's list at Findlay College in Ohio for the spring semester. To make the list a student must maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. • NICOLE SCHAEFER, of 228 W. Green St. and a freshman, was among the 244 students at Adrian College named to the dean's list for the spring semester. A student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average or better to qualify. • STUART KOGGE, ELLEN L0UGHR1N AND GREGORY UTTER, all of Hastings, are listed among the 5258 candidates for degrees to be awarded at spring term commencement exercises this Saturday at Spartan Stadium on the Michigan State University campus. Kogge, of 826 S. Cass St., will receive a bachelor of science degree in fisheries and wildlife. Ixiughrin. of 543 Indian Hill Dr., will receive a bacnelor of arts degree in journalism. Utter, of 524 N. Congress, will receive a doctoral degree in human medicine. Students want tough policy to deal with school vandalism (This is part of a continuing series of ar­ ticles about a variety of concerns and recommendations on issues facing public education that were aired by a group of Hastings and Delton-Kellogg high school students during a recent state-sponsored Student Leadership Forum). A strict policy is needed to deal with school vandalism, said the majority of students who expressed opinions on the subject at the recent forum. Students also want programs to help their classmates learn to deal with frustration which they believe might decrease vandalism. But on the other hand, students want offenders to pay for the damages and be punished for their crime. Here are their thoughts: Concern — Too much "hall vandalism” occurs during the school day. Recommendation — Schools should have hall monitors in order to reduce vandalism. Concern — Too many students make our schools unattractive by writing vulgarities on the desks, walls, and halls. Recommendation — Teachers must pay more attention to the problem of vandalism. They must become more strict. They should report all acts of vandalism to the principal. Concern — Students caught vandalizing are often punished with a suspension. This, for some, is just an excuse to get out of going to school...Vandalizers are treated too lightly. Recommendation — Students caught vandalizing must be forced to pay for their damages. They should be punished before or after school for their crime. vandalism and vandalizers. If the students know the school is serious and will prosecute, some students will think twice about damaging the school. Concern — Too many students vandalize because they feel frustrated. Recommendation — Schools should have programs or units to teach students how to handle feelings of frustration. (The next article in the series will cover students' concerns and recommendations about sludent-teacher relations). Concern — In some instances, school of­ ficials do not call in the police authorities to deal with reported vandalizers. Recommendation — Police officials should be contacted to help school officials control Marriage Licenses: Kenneth Langford. Hastings. 36 and Sharon Spencer. Hastings. 35. Dayton Sly. Dowling, 49 and Caroline Orns, Dowling. 39. Melvin Winchell II, Delton. 28 and Catherine Pike, Delton. 23. Jeffrey Baker. Delton. 27 and Laurie Newhouse, Richland, 22. Joseph Garrett HI. San Antonio, Tx., 24 and Carlene Ainsworth, Freeport. 22. Michael Springer. Hickory Corners. 26 and Teresa Bax. Hickory Corners. 25. Charles Marsh. Hastings. 40 and Gayle DeVault. Hastings. 34. Edwin Kelley, Bellevue. 21 and Karen Nicewander, Nashville. 19. Lee Dingman. Hastings. 19 and Brenda Erway, Hastings. 20. Ricki Herington. Delton. 30 and Beth Thalmann. Delton. 28. James Olmstead. Hastings. 26 and Lori Boomer. Hastings. 25. Samuel McQuern, Hastings. 21 and Patricia Quigley. Hastings. 21. James Bourdo. Delton. 34 and Diane Haight. Delton. 35. Harold Van Gilder Jr.. Lake Odessa. 25 and Sallie Bronk. Bailie Creek. 21 Brian Burmesler. North Carolina. 26 and Martha Panfil. Hastings. 26. Gerald Norris. Delton. 38 and Margaret Ayres. Delton. 27. Brian Sinclair. Hastings. 24 and Debra Staines. Battles Creek. 24. RINGO'S YELLOW SUBMARINE A VOYAGE THROUGH BEATLES MAGIC Every weekend, Ringo Starr will be your DJ - playing the songs and telling the incredible story of The Beatles, from their early days in Liverpool to their lives as solo artists. It s a magical mystery tour you won't want to miss! Tune in! Announcing SATURDAY BANKING in Hastings Our drive-in service is open from 8:30 to noon each and every Saturday. Now you’re able to make deposits and withdrawals, make loan payments and cash checks on Saturday. In essence, you’re able to do most of your banking on Saturday, from the comfort of your car. WBCH STEREO 1OO FM Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 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"The community of Hastings has done an excellent job of learning about our school system in the past two years and we cannot allow this interest to turn into apathy as financing improves "As a community, we cannot say no to our children when they look to us for the op- Thornapple-Kellogg candidates Courts is president and general manager of Tannewitz, Inc., a machinery manufac­ turer in Wyoming. He and his wife. Jan. have three children— Lynne, a Michigan Slate University graduate; Craig, a recent Westen) Michigan University graduate; Jayne, a junior at Hope College; and Todd, a sophomore at Thorpple-Kellogg High School. Speaking on his candidacy. Courts said ‘With the limited funds that are available for schools today I feel it is very important to use lax dollars wisely to provide the best quality of education possible for Thornapple-Kellogg students." "I would like the opportunity to serve the district for a second term.” he added portunity for education." he added."Every­ day that is lost to our children as students is one they will never have the chance to see again." Lake wood Schools board candidates Stephen Elies Stephen Elies resides at 3556 Elmwood Beach Rd. in Middleville. He is seeking a four-year term on the board of education. Robert Courts Robert Courts. W. of 6931 Noffke Dr., Caledonia. is seeking reelection for another four-year term on the school l>ourd. having completed his first term. Hugh Fullerton Hugh Fullerton. 44, of G25 W. Green St., Hastings, is seeking a four-year term on the board of education. He is an assistant professor of English at Western Michigan University, teaching courses in journalism and writing. In addition, he owns and operates four weekly newspapers in Kalamazoo and Eaton Counties. For seven years, up to 1981, he owned and published The Hastings Banner. He and his wife, Sally, have a daughter, Beth, who is a third grader at Central School. Fullerton has been an? is active in various civic, community and professional organizations and has been a director of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club, a trustee of the local library, an elder of the First Presbyterian Church, a director of the Michigan Newspapers Inc . a life member of the Society of Professional Journalists SDX, a member of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communications, and a former member of the county Republican Executive Committee. "I have had long ties to education" Fullerton said. "When 1 was a daily newspaper reporter, 1 was an award-winning education writer. Since I went into com­ munity newspapers in 1968. I have covered several different school boards regularly in two states. I have been attending Hastings board meetings regularly for several years." Other school-related activities for Fullerton include: membership in the “Our Kids Count Millage Committee" in 1982, in the "Computers for Kids Committee" which introduced computers to the schools, and chairmanship of the communications and social studies curriculum committees lor the recently-completed "K-12 Study Report". Speaking on his candidacy, he said: "I think the main issue in this school election is leadership to help bring the Hastings schools into the 21st Century." "Historically," Fullerton continued, “the board has had little initiative and acted mainly on recommendations from the ad­ ministration. I think it is time the board itself started furnishing new ideas for the im­ provement of our schools. Our schools nave languished, especially because of the tight financial situation. The board should faster innovation and find new ways of offering better education within the severe financial constraints." He also stressed the importance of com­ puters. stating that the school was "still several years behind". Larry Daniels (Wilbalda, continued) Michael Trahan JimToburen Jim Toburen, 36, of Hastings, is seeking a four-year term on the board of education. Since 1972 ne has been the treasurer and a board director with Flexfab and Pro Line, affiliated manufacturing companies in Hastings. He and his wife, Barbara, a former elementary teacher and a current volunteer at Northeastern School, have three elementary-aged children— Jimmy, Michael, and Mathew. Toburen has been and is active in com­ munity activities, including: treasurer and director of the Hastings Community Fund, director of the Hastings Savings and Loan, former drive chairman of the Community Fund, and a member of the Rotary Board of Directors. He is also a certified public accountant, a member of both the state and national associations for CPAs, and a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church. Commenting on his candidacy, Toburen said: "The main issue today that faces the school board, administration, and the community is finances. "Of the three non-incumbents seeking a seal on the board." he added, "I am the most qualified to help find solutions to the major problems. "The K-12 Committee did an excellent job in identifying our major problems and recommending solutions," he said. "It is obvious that we cannot fund all of the many recommendations. It is now the duty of the school board to prioritize implementation with the funds that will be available.” Toburen believes the K-12 Committee should be retained as a source of ideas and recommendrtions from the community. “It is very important that we expand upon the open communication between the board and community that was started several months ago,” he added. Trahan. 38, of Hastings is seeking a fouryear term on the board of education. He is employed at Hastings Manufac­ turing. serving for the past seven years as manager of the Tool and Fuel Pump Divison. Prior to that he was district sales manager for the Federal Mogul Corp. He has a bachelor of science degree in business from Ferris State College. Trahan and his wife, Lynne, have four children- - Kevin. 17. Kristin E.. 15, Kyle, 14. and Kara. 10. He has been active in several schoolrelated activities. including: chairman of the Building Use Commitee for the K-12 Study Report, fundraising for the athletic boosters, and a chaperon at school dances. As president of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce, he endorsed and worked for passage of the millage. He has also attended board meetings on a regular basis for the past four years. Other community activities are: chair­ manship of the joint City-County Economic Development Commission, president ant director of the Chamber of Commerce, president of the Columbus Avenue Business Association, and a volunteer with the youth soccer and baseball programs. On his effort to gain election, Trahan said: "We need to reassess the reason for education. "(It is' an investment in the future of this community and country," he said, "our young people need to be taught. "I feel it would be my job as a member of the board of education to see that all of our youth receive the best opportunity to learn that our dollars can afford." he continued. "We need to educate our young people so they will achieve in whatever occupation they pursue. “Il is my opinion thal these things will be achieved in oui community when you work w:th the people.” he said. "They will not be achieved when you just throw stones.” Daniels. 44, is self-employed with a bulldozing and excavating business. He resides in Lake Odessa with his wife, Judy. They have three children — Diane an '83 graduate of Lakewood and Julie and David, both Lakewood students. Daniels has served on his church board for 20 years and is presently on it’s trustee board. He has also served for two years on the township board of review. where he worked for 37 years. While there he was presidenl of lhe UAW Local 414 for four years and was shop foreman for 14 years. He and his wife. Laura, have three children, all Hastings graduates, and currently have iwo grandchilren in lhe area schools. The Wibaldas also bui It the Dairy Queen in Hastings in 19bo and operated for two years before selling it. He is a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. Wibalda served on various school committiees before his appointment to the school board in 1969. He was elected to a one-year term in 1970 and to successive four-year terms in 1971, 1975. and 1979. "Hastings has for many years been highly regarded in the state for it's school system," he noted. "This is evidenced by the ap­ plicants we have for job openings. In the recent superintendent search (for instance) we had over 90 applicants. I feel we must work hard to keep that immage and that, if we allow the present financial situation to continue much longer, we will lose it. Wibalda pointed out that the district has not had a millage increase in 12 years which has resulted in Hastings ranking about 400 out of over 500 K-12 districts in money spent per pupil. “I do not suggest that we should expect to be near the lop in the state as to "per pupil expenditures"," he said, "but to be fair to the children of the district and to encourage further economic growth in the area, we must support a school system we can all be proud of. "I think lhe people of this district have supported the school very well through the years and I am confident they will respond positively if the board does a good job of justifying the district's financial needs and presents the issue so it is thoroughly un­ derstood. "It would be easier for me as a candidate to point out other things than the need for increased financial support, but I think it must be addressed if we are to have the kind of school system I think is necessary and it need not cost each of us very much extra to do it.” Blanche Munjoy Blanche Munjoy, of 304 W. Main St., Middleville, is seeking a four-year term on the school board. She has been active in school affairs, working as a bus driver for 10 years and serving on the T-K Boosters for the last two years, lhe past one as it's president. Mrs. Munjoy has also been a council member of the Community Action Program for seven years and the financial secretary of Local 728 for three years. She has been married for 32 years. She and her husband have five children. “I feel,” she said, "that the board needs to hear more of the comments and feelings of lhe community and should be aware of the feelings of all our community. "Also," she added, “our all-male board may very well need the imput that can be offered from a woman.” Donald Foltz Foltz, 42, is seeking his second four-year term on the board of education He is a lifelong resident of the Sunfield area and has been married 21 years to his wife. Bonnie. They have four children— Gary at Central Michigan University, Doug at Michigan Stale University, and Betsy and Steve at Lake wood High. Foltz has been employed for the past 20 years at Oldsmobile in Lansing. In addition to his stint on the school board, he served six years on the Sunfield Village Council, served as tieasurer of the Sunfield Historical Society, and is in his 18th year as a member of the Sunfield Fire Dept. 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Thursday, June 9. 1983 — Page 7 CANDIDATES CONTINUED Five seek two posts in Delton board race PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE Maple Valley have 5 seats up for election Irma Baker Candidate Irma Gene ("Jean”) Baker, 57, of Ionia Rd.. Vermontville, says she un­ derstands "the issues facing our school district. "Although I don't have the answers. I’m more than willing to devote my time and energy to the problems,” she said. Mrs. Baker commented that “an old farmer once told me the best crops we ever raise is our children, but like the crops in the field, they must be cared for and nourished with knowledge for the future." Bom in a small farming community in southern Indiana, Mrs. Baker graduated from Stivers High Schoo) in Dayton, Ohio. She and her husband. John, moved to Ver­ montville in 1953 and operated a dairy farm for 20 years. She has been employed at T.G. & Y. Family Center in Charlotte for the past nine years and has served as an assistant manager there for two years. Mrs. Baker is affiliated with the Order of Eastern Star of Michigan. She also serves on the Eaton County Committee of the Farm Home Administration. She notes that her husband, daughter, and son graduated from "our local school system.” Daughter Patty taught at Maple Valley for three years after graduation from Michigan State. Son Dick, a graduate of Grand Valley State College, operates a dairy farm north of Vermontville. Mrs. Baker has five grandchildren. Three are attending Maplewood School and two will be future students at Fuller Street School. Candidate Paula Cole said her goals, if elected, would be to serve “as a board member with a positive attitude and a commitment to put forth the extra effort required to maintain our educational system.” She attended Vermontville schools, graduating in 1963. Ronald Wheeler Candidate Ronald L. Wheeler, 43, of Nash­ ville, says his philosophy is to "get back to more of the basic concepts of education: 'common sense through common cents.”’ Wheeler is a truck driver for the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Battle Creek. He also served in the U.S. Air Force. Wheeler attended Kellogg Community College, Riverside (Calif.) City College, University of Southern California, and Michigan State University where he studied industrial relations. Re is assistant cubmaster of Pack 3176 in Nashville, a ’’olunteer deputy for the Department of Natural Resources, and active in the Nashville Baptist Church. He and his wife, Linda, reside on Morgan Rd. He has a daughter Marron, 12, a son Matthew, 10, and a stepson Jeromy Warden, 9. Sylvia Forster Ed Daniels Don Aukerman Paula Cole Mrs. Cole has served as an officer of the Maplewood PTO and has taken an active role in the local Little Leagues. She also has taught adult enrichment classes at area schools. She and her husband, Gerald, have lived at 3334 West Vermontville Hwy. for the past 14 years. They have three children: Amy, 17, who will be a senior next year: Ryan, 12, who will be in seventh grade; and Dana, 10, who will be a fifth grader. David Hagon James R. Bryan Candidate James R. Bryan, 37, of Nash­ ville says he "is concerned with maintaining a quality education in these times of lower state aid, without causing undue burdens on taxpayers. He feels “the school has the responsibility of being open to all input from the electorate, teachers, administration, and other mem­ bers of the board. In this way one can make decisions, based upon all the facts, which are in the best interest for quality education." Bryan works as a steam and pipe fitter at Hastings Manufacturing where he has been employed 10 years. He has lived in the community for 27 years and is a 1964 graduate of Maple Valley. Bryan has three children attending Maple Valley schools. He is active with the Maple Valley Athletic Boostersand has been active with the scouting program in Nashville. Candidate David Hagon, 37. of Nashville, stales that “communications should be more open between the public and the school board. "I don’t believe in the "chain of com­ mand,” and would like parents to feel free to discuss problems with me. I may not be able to solve all problems, but many may be diverted. I feel anyone can make mistaken judgements, including this administration, and some rules need revising,” Hagon said. He also stated that "school finance is another big issue. 1 know times are hard for businesses and workers in this community. I would like to see the school administrated so that it is run on available funds.” Hagon has been a Nashville resident for 12years. He and his wife, Ilona, run a large swine and crop farm on Assyria Rd. They have two children, Patrick, 13, and Deanna, 12, who attend sixth and seventh grades at Maple Valley. Both children are active in school activities, sports, and 4-H. What’s Cooking June is Dairy Month by Margaret G. McCall. Michigan Depart* ment of Agriculture How many pounds of milk do you have in your refrigerator today? I found this in­ triguing question highlighted in a recent report from USDA It’s an important question here in Michigan because our dairy farmers produce about five billion pounds of milk annually. The Michigan Department of Agriculture says production is valued at more than $6.5 million, ranking our state sixth in the nation. And milk is the largest single source of farm income here. But back to the initial question. Here’s how tofigureyour answer: It takes 21.2 pounds of whole milk to make one pound of butter, 12 to 15 pound of milk (depending on the butterfat proportion) to make a gallon of ice cream, 10 poounds of milk to produce one pound of cheese. A gallon of milk weighs 8.6 pounds. When I checked my refrigerator, I discovered we have the equivalent of 55.8 pounds of milk on hand. How about you? Baked flan is a recipe with three pluses: It will use some of that refrigerated milk, can be prepared well in advance of serving, and can be dressed up or dow’n for an elegant or simple dessert. Grease custard cups, place a tablespoon of brown sugar in the bottom and a tablespoon of maple syrup then set aside while you prepare the custard. Combine and beat well 3 large Michigan eggs. 2 cups whole milk, */« cup sugar or maple syrup, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour this mixture into the custard cups, sprinkle lightly with nutmeg. Set cups on rack in shallow baking pan, add an inch of hot (not boiling) water to the pan. Bake at 325 degrees about one hour, just until custard is set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate until ready to serve. Unmold on dessert platers and top with whipped cream. In summer, you can surround the custard with your choice of fresh fruit, such as strawberries, blueberries or sliced peaches. There are five candidates in the race for the two four-year school board seats open in the Delton-Kellogg School District. In the running are incumbent James Henry of 4226 Joy Rd., Shelbyville, who is seeking a second term; incumbent Phillip Stott of 1300 Bristol Rd., Delton, elected last year to fill out a term and who is now seeking a full term; newcomers Donald Aukerman of 12860S. Parker Rd., Delton; Edward Daniels of 17671 S. Wall Lake Rd., Cloverdale; and Sylvia Forster of 5950 Head Rd., Hastings. Donald Aukerman, 45, has been a dairy farmer for 27-years. He has served on the Barry County Farmer’s Home Ad­ ministration Advisory Board and the Barry County Production Credit Advisory Board. He also was a delegate to the Michigan Milk Producers Association. Aukerman is an active member of the Faith United Methodist Church. He and his wife, Reva, have five children: Rob, 25; Rod, 23; Shelley Hughes. 20; Kyle, 16; and Nellie, 14. Aukerman said his "main purpose for wanting to serve on the board of education is to try and have a unified community and a complete quality of education at DeltonKellogg.” Edward Daniels. 55, is the co-owner of GoGo Auto Parts. He recently served a twoyear term on the Barry County Board of Commissioners and served on the health board and finance committee. During his tenure x the county board he was chairman of the road commission and chairman of judicial services. Married to Jewel, he and his wife have three children: Danny, Gloria, and Ronnie. Daniels commented that he has lived in the community most of his life and that his children attended Delton schools. "I have had expertise in local and township government. With financial problems facing the school district, we need people with expertise in politics. I think I understand the needs of the community and have what it takes to do the job properly,'' said Daniels. Sylvia Forster, 49, who holds a master’s degree, is a former teacher in Aurora and Boulder. Colorado and a substitute teacher in Battle Creek and Delton schools. She also is a former educational consultant for the Kingman Museum in Battle Creek. Mrs. Forster said she has done a con­ siderable amount of volunteer work in the Delton schools and formerly served as vicepresident and president of the Delton Mother's Club. She also was instrumental in the recent establishment of a CommunitySchool Forum "to help the community communicate to the school the comments which many of us were hearing that showed NOTICE Wendell's Wit: __ 1 A smile takes but o moment, but its effects sometimes lost forever. BARRY COUNTY POSITION VACANCY ^***/>' STRICKLAND AGENCY 112 E. Court Street in Hastings Phone 945-3215 "Insurance Is Our Business" title: Deputy Register of Deeds base salary: *5.21 per hour, *10,835 per year APPLY AT: t “DON’T BUY “TILL” YOU TALK WITH US.” LEGAL NOTICES MESC Office 575 E. Woodlawn Hastings, Ml. 49058 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH: Friday, June 17,1983 a growing lack of support in the community for the school." "We have continued to work this school year to impress upon the board the urgency of working on the serious problems which have been pointed out to them,” she said. Mrs. Forster said the problems include “the need for better supervision of our children while under the school’s jurisdic­ tion; the need for more discipline and rules that are enforced; the need for better quality of education from some of the staff, and better evaluation to determine the weak areas of the staff; the financial crisis facing the school if improvements are not made soon, since all the voted millage expires this June.” Through "volunteer work, substituting, as well as my husband’s knowledge of the school, and having many friends associated with the school has made me very much aware of the serious problems in Delton as well as the great potential there from staff and the community,” she said. The Forsters have two children who attend Delton schools. “I care about the future of...students, not just my own. 1 care about seeing more of their potential developed. I care about the many fine people on the staff who are having to teach under very trying conditions because of a few who do not appear to be fit for their position. I care about the com­ munity,” said Mrs. Forster. (Incumbents Henry and Stott did not submit a resume to the Banner or comment on school issues as requested). LAKEWOOD SCHOOLS CONTINUED... Janet Thomas Thomas, 48, is seeking her second fouryear term on the board of education. She and husband Ross reside at 766 Fourth Ave., Lake Odessa. They have nine children— Jim, John. Pamela, and Jayne, all married with children; Patricia who works at Lake Foods; Tim at Ferris State College; Dan, an ’83 Lakewood graduate; and Dawn and Sandra, both Lakewood students. They also have a foster boy, Darrin, living with them, who is a freshman at Lakewood. In addition to her homemaking duties, Mrs. Thomas has been employed at a variety of places in the Lakewood area over the past 35 years, her most recent work being with Lake Foods. She has been active in the schools, starting with PTA and also serving seven years as an adult enrichment instructor, cooking for the football camp, and working as a substitute cook. She has aiso been active in the Lakewood Community Services, receiving the Com­ munity Service Award in 1972. Since her election to the school board, she was attended two national school board conventions, a state school board convention, and a number of workshops. "I have put hundreds of miles on our car in attending meetings in Ionia, Clarksville, Woodland, Sunfield, Muir, and Lakewood," Thomas noted. "1 was chairman of the first local sub­ stance abuse workshop held at the high school with over 200 in attendance,” she added. “I organized the first Concerned Parents on Substance Abuse group which is meeting monthly in Page Building in Lake Odessa. 1 have aiso been board secretary for the past four years." "Why am 1 seeking reelection’’’ she asks. “There are some postitive things hap­ pening at Lakewood and 1 would like to keep involved in them" she answered. "This next school year the Lake Odessa Jr. High will have a guidance counselor. The detention room at the high school will again be used fulltime. The athletic code and policy is undergoing some changes for the bet­ ter. Hopefully, these changes will help the discipline al the high school. "The financial crisis that the schools are going through will help all of use take a good look at our priorities, "she added. "We (also) have to offer our students a challenge. The social ills of today have definitely had an effect on the schools. Kids are doing things today that their parents couldn't do until they were 21. We have a fine teaching staff in the Lakewood. Having four communities in one district is not easy sometimes, but we seem to all pull together real well. The ad' minislrators are all working towards the finest education experience a child can receive. "There has been a very good working relationship with the administration and staff." Thomas elaborated. “Lakewood is fortunate in not having to go for any millage increase because of cuts and management. I feel we are working towards a better educational institution " STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO. 18.797 Estate of CLARA L. TANNER. Deceased 378-26-4446 Social Security Number TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: Your Interest in the Matter Moy Be Barred or Affected by the Following: TAKE NOTICE: On June 23. 1903 at 11:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Robert V. Wenger re­ questing that Robert V. Wenger be appointed Personal Rep­ resentative of the Clara L. Tanner Estate who lived al 11003 Shaw Lake Rood. Middle­ ville, Michigan 49333. and who died at Sandy Creek Nursing Home, 425 E. Elm. Wayland. Michigan. 49348; and requesting also that the will of the Deceased doled July 31. 1981 be admitted to probate, and that the heirs al law of said deceased be deter­ mined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before September 12, 1983. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. June 6. 1983 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw B Fisher 215 5. Church St. Hastings. Michigan 49058 616-945-3495 ROBERT V. WENGER By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 35U2 Cherry Volley Road, Middleville. Ml. 49333 (6-9) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY pubucatmm anb nonce OF PRtWmOT BF cum Filo No. 18,751 Estate of ELWIN ARNOLD LAMMERS, Deceased. Dote of Death • March 7, 1983. Social Security No. 370-14 7027. Creditors of Elwin Arnold Lam­ mers. deceased, whose last known address was 2560 W. Dowling Rood. Delton, Ml 49046. are notified that all claims against the decedent’s estate ore barred against the estate, the Independent Person­ al Representative and the heirs and decisees of the decedent, unless within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice of four (4) months aftwr the claim becomes due. whichever Is later, the claim is presented to the following inde­ pendent Personal Represent­ ative at the following address: John Duane Lammers. 9255 Cedar Creek Road, Delton, Ml 49046. Date: May 22.1983 JOHN DUANE LAMMERS 9255 Cedar Creek Road, Delton, Ml 49046(616)623-2007. KENNETH G. WALTERS (P26697) Brookwood Office Pork. 1611 W. Centre A.. Portage. Ml (616) 327-6779. 6-9 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PVBIXATOM AND NOTICE BFNU0M File No. 1B.793 In the matter of the change of name o» JOHN JEFFERSON DAVIS Social Security No. 370-74-9238. TAKE NOTICE: On June 23. 1983 at 9 a.m.. in the probate court­ room. Hastings. Michigan, be­ fore Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the Petition for the change of name of JOHN JEF­ FERSON DAVIS to JOHN DOUG­ LAS BURZAN. Dote: June 2. 1983 John Jefferson Davis. 5320 Law­ rence Rd., Nashville. Ml 49073 (517) 543-7221. Richard H. Shaw (P20304) 215 S. Church St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 6-9 ESTATE SIX I. C. Ronald Van Buren, at­ torney and Personal Represen­ tative for the Estate of Helen I. Sidnam hereby offer for sale at private sale to the highest bidder the property located at 916 McArthur St.. Lake Odessa. Michigan, County of Ion io. Bids will be token ot the office of C. Ronald Van Buren. Attorney ot Low. 1005 4th Ave., Lake Odessa. Michigan. We reserve the right Io reject ony and oil blds. Interested parties may inspect the property by con­ tacting C. Ronald Van Buren. Attorney for Estate. For addi­ tional information coll 3748823. (tfn) MORTGAGE SALE Default has bec-n made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Michael A. Geringer and Donnolann Geringer husband and wile, to Fleet Mortgage Co-p.. l/k. a Mortgage Assoc­ iates. Inc. a Rhode Island Cor­ poration. Mortgagee. Dated August 17. 1979, and recorded on August 30. 1979, in Libor 242 on page 833. Barry County Records. Michigan, and on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the dote hereol the sum of Fifty Eight Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy Five & 58 100 Dollars ($58,975.58), including interest at 10% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by o sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, al public vendue, al the main entrance to the County Courthouse in Hastings. Mich­ igan. al 2 o'clock p.m.. local time, on Wednesday, July 6. 1983. Said premises ore situated in the Township of Barry. Borry County. Michigan, and are des­ cribed as: A parcel of land in the East '/> of the Northwest of Section 13. Town I North. Range 9 West, described as follows: Commencing al a poin: 331 ieet east of the northwest corner ol the east % of the northwest % of Section 13. Town 1 North. Range 9 West: thence South 1320 feet; thence East 331 feet; thence North 1320 feet to the North line of said Section 13; thence West 331 Ieet to the place of beginning. During the twelve months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated: May 19. 1983 Fleet Mortgage Corp.. Mortgagee Hecht. Buchanan & Cheney. Sixth Floor Frey Building Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 6-9 Get all the news in the county... call ...948-8051 SUBSCRIBE TODAY NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage, mode the 18th day of December. 1975. executed by william I McCullough and penelope m. McCullough, husband and wife. as mortgagors, to HASTINGS SAV­ INGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan corporation, doing business at Hastings. Michigan, as mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Register ol Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on December 18. 1975. in Liber 225 of mortgages, on page 110. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dote of this notice Twenty-eight Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-five and 61/100 ($28,735.61) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proceed­ ing at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or ony part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale in said mort­ gage contained having become operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on Friday. July 8. 1983. at 1:30 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sole and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due and un­ paid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon at ten (10%) percent per annum, and as otherwise specified in said mortgage, logeth?.- with the legal costs and charges of sale, including the attorney fees os provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgages mentioned and described as fol­ lows, to-wit: Lots numbered 173 and 174 of Lynden Johncock Plot No. 1, located at Gun Lake, according to the recorded plat thereof. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27 A.3240 C.l. (1948) Section 600.3240 is six months. Dated:June 7. 1983 Richard H. Shaw (P-20304) Attorney for Hastings Savings * Loan 215 South Church Street Hastings, Ml. 49058 (7-7) ' fruftuc notice" Notice is hereby given that it will not be necessary to hold a Prirhary Election in the City of Hostings prior ♦o the 1983 Odd Year General Elec­ tion SHARON VICKERY City Clark Hastings, Michigan CITY OF HASTINGS, MICHIGAN PUBLIC NOTICE Saeeary Available ef H1984 Mpt All interested persons are hereby notified ♦hat a summary of the Fiscal Year 1984 budget of the City of Hastings including the intended uses of federal revenue sharing funds is available for public inspection. The budget summary and documentation necessary to support the summary are available at the Office of the City Clerk, City Holl, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p m. on Monday thru Friday. SHARON VfCKEkY City Clerk NOTICE The Barry Intermediate School District has submit­ ted an application for P.L. 94-142 funds. The applica­ tion is available for review during office hours. PUBLIC NOTICE REGISTRATION OF RENTAL UNITS HASTINGS CITY ORDINANCE No. 174 Palm Reading licensed minister ... by Cail 948-2461 Effective June 15, 1983, forms for the registration ot Rental Units will be avail­ able at the City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Registration of property affected by Ordinance No. 174 will be accepted on and after that date. MICHAEL C. PAYNE City Assessor Hostings, Michigan �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, June 9, 1983 — Page 8 Woodland News Agatha Sawuy ununaeni major ab­ dominal surgery al an Ionia hospital on Tuesday. She is Mrs. Clifford Sawdy. A church softball league is being organzied in the Lakewood Ministerial Association area. Eleven teams will be fielded by area churches. Style of play will be modified slowpitch with increased emphasis upon safe and fun play. The tournament will begin on June 16 at 6:30 p.m. All games will be played at Herald Classic Memorial Park. George Speas, pastor of Kilpatrick Church and Calvary Brethren in Lake Odessa, had surgery on his right wrist at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids last week A group of his lellow Woodland Lions drove to Grand Rapids on Tuesday evening to visit him at the hospital. They were Harold Stannard. Jim Lucas, Leroy Flessner, George Schaibly and John Booher. His father. Rev. Joe Speas, now of Holt, substituted for him at both churches on Sunday. George will probably be home with his arm in a hard cast later this week. Woodland Women’s Study Club held its annual end-of-the-year picnic on Tuesday. Because it was windy in Herald Classic Memorial Park, the picnic lunch was eaten in the Woodland Lions Den. There were 13 members and three guests at the indoor picnic. The guests were Mercedeth Mc­ Millen, Jim Lucas, and Max King. After lunch, a guessing game and a form of Bingo were played for a while, and everyone had a very pleasant time. Lakewood Community Service Council has by Catherine Lucas purchased yarn which can be used to start projects for Christmas baskets. It is available to anyone who is interested in knitting or crocheting hats, mittens or scarves for Christmas box delivery in December. Anyone who is interested in using this yarn for Community Council projects should contact the Community Council representative of their church or call Mrs. Claude Smith. Lake wood Community Service Council can also use more help in operating the food pantry at Zion Lutheran Church. Help is needed on Tuesdays. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., or Fridays, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The pantry right now is running low on five-pound sacks of flour, canned tomatoes, and canned potatoes. Other needs will soon be dry milk, laundry detergent and canned meat. All of these items must be commercially canned or prepared. Donations can be left in the en­ tryway of Zion Lutheran Chirch, and anyone can sign up to work at the same place. It is felt that only people in desperate need have availed themselves of the food pantry and that it has met a need that was not being met previously. Several Woodland faces were seen taking part in the Latte Odessa’s village-wide garage sale last weekend. Violet and Jethro Wise had a table near the Family Fare Grocery Store at which they sold not only their own items but also some items from the Woodland Food Co-op. Kilpatrick Church recognized its Lakewood High School graduates at a recent Sunday morning service. Engraved plaques were given to Regan Chase, Eric Myers and Tina Landis. Woodgrove Parish also recognized three young people from that church who graduated from Lakewood this year. They were Barbara Blocher, Terry Stevens, and Tom Stevens. Woodgrove Parish Church presented each of these graduates with a Good News Bible. Woodland United Metnodist graduates were Bob Metier and Jeff Kilmer. They each received a gift certificate from a book store. Woodgrove Parish is planning to hold their Vacation Bible School a little later in the summer than the other Woodland churches. While Zion Lutheran and Woodland United Methodist will hold Bible school from June 13-17, Woodgrove Bible School will be held August 1-5. Pre-registrations are being taken at Woodgrove now so that enough materials can be ordered without being wasteful. Woodgrove Parish members have been folding paper cranes as a symbol of "Prayers for Peace”. This was originally a Buddist practice, but it is being adopted by Christian churches which are working ac­ tively to prevent nuclear war. The church was decorated with over 50 folded white paper cranes on a recent Sunday. The paper cranes will be sent to Hiroshima to be placed at the base of a monument on Peace Day, August 6. The church has a goal of sendng 1,000 paper cranes to the monument for the Peace Day ceremony. St. Rose School observes “Dairy Month” The children at St. Rose School in Hastings heard from dairy farmers and other professionals in recognition of National Dairy Month, and Cala Witzel of the Barry County 4-H Galloping Goat Express brought her pet Nubian goat, "Brown Sugar", to Mrs. Gergen’s class. Lake Odessa News: Barracks, the VFW Post and Auxiliary followed with a prayer, Roth read "In Flanders Field", and then taps completed the services. The Lakewood schools were dismissed June 3 for the summer vacation. The school election will be June 13 at the Lake Odessa Junior High School for qualified voters of the area. Three candidates are on the ballot: challenger Larry Daniels and incumbents Janet Thomas and Donald Foltz. Election is for four-year terms with two seats open. The fall terms will begin on Monday, Aug. 29. Richard and Kelly Courtney announce the birth of a son, Dustin Richard, who weighed seven pounds, 13 ounces and was born May 22 at the Osteopathic Hospital in Grand Rapids. Grandparents are Elmerna Hager and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Courtney, both of Lake Odessa, and William Hager of Woodland. Sunday, June 5, during the Sunday School Hour, there was a special showing of the film "Eric Liddell — the Flying Scotsman". Others from the church stayed for this in­ spirational film. Naomi Neeb, who has resided in an apartment at Westland during the winter months to be near her daughter, Patricia, and family (the James McArthurs), is now at her home al Big Bass Lake near Irons. She has help coming in every day to assist her, because she is a disabled senior citizen. Cecile Perin accompanied her son, Larry Perin, and his family of Wyoming for a Memorial Day weekend stay at her daughter and family, the Dennis Dorns of Troy. While there, she celebrated her birthday with her family. In an issue of the Grand Rapids Press, her three grandchilcken — Lori, Scott and Michael — were featured in a K-Mart advertisement. Mr. Dorn is affiliated with Mrs. Wayne Shinabargar of Carson City and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Middaugh and son of Muir were Tuesday visitors of their aunt, Ruth Peterman, and also visited with Letha Reese and Sue Orlowski during lunch. They also took care of some business concerning their father, Ezra Middaugh, a patient at the Osteopathic Hospital in Grand Rapids. Congratulations to the Class of 1983 graduates of the Lakewood High School and to the valedictorians, Dyan Bell and Kristi Seese, with 4.0 averages, and saiutatorian, Denise Cross, with a 3.912 average. Larry Lubitz, a 1980 graduate of Lakewood High School and now a student at Oakland University in Rochester, has an opportunity to go to South America from June 15 to July 31. He would be playing basketball In a Christian-sponsored organization known as the "Athletes in Action". He has always been dedicated in his basketball games as in spreading religion. John Warner, son of Harold W'arner who recently passed away, will be remembered here by many from the time when he stayed with families while attending school. He is now with Coca-Cola Company in Mexico City. Frances, the daughter, has resided in Grand Rapids for years and is married to Michael Debakey. No parade was held on Memorial Day, but services were held at Lakeside Cemetery with the VFW Post and Auxiliary in charge. About 150 were in attendance for a small crowd but the weather did not cooperate. Clare Roth read from a proclamation, dated May 30, 1868, which stated that date shpuld be used in remembrance of the war dead. During the ceremonies, the Lakewood High School band played, wreaths were placed at the war memorial statue by the World War I SIGNUP H“L iaTER GET MgBE that company. John French, who has been serving as the interim village manager since Frank Pascarella resigned, has been named as permanent manager. The council’s selection committee and local citizens gave a favorable recommendation for French. There was only one other candidate con­ sidered. Newest Citizens at Pennock Hospital It’s A Girl Cheryl and Thomas Drumm, Hastings, June 3, 8:23 a.m., 6 lbs. 14 oz.; Nora and Daryl Deatsman, Lake Odessa, June 4, 4 49 a.m., 8 lbs.; Susan and Allan Belson, Mid­ dleville, June 2, 5:32 p.m. 6 lbs. 15 oz.; Kathy and Bradley Carpenter, WoMland. June 2, 10:13 a.m. 7 lbs. 9 oz.; Cynthia and John Winebrenner, Hastings. 8:39 p.m., 7 lbs. 13 oz.; Denise M. Wells, Vermontville, June 4, 5:54 p.m., 6 lbs. 8 oz.; Trudy Symonds, Nash­ ville, June 5,5:10 p.m., 6 lbs. 8 oz.; Janis and Frank Schwartz, Hastings, June 7 4:53 a.m., 7 lbs. 11 oz.; Rosemary and Ray Cun­ ningham, Lake Odessa, June 6, 2:31 a.m., 7 lbs. 6 oz.; Kathie and Charles Scofield,, Lake Odessa, June7,8.32 a.m., 7 lbs. 13 oz. Antique tips and tidbits Still banks differ from mechanical banks in that there are no moving parts. The most collectible of still banks are those made of cast iron. They were produced in foundries in only two pieces, usually a front and a back. The two sections were joined with one long bolt. Coin traps (slots) were seldom provided on the still banks; the only way to remove the coins was to unscrew the bolt. The slot was either placed in the seam, between sections, or cut into one of the pieces itself. Some of the banks were painted; others were finished with what was described as “gold bronze” or "aluminum bronze”; still others were electroplated with copper or nickel. The early 1900s were the years for most production of still banks. Made for children, the characters were subjects that would appeal to their fancy. Animals were ap­ parently the most popular category for still banks. The variety available often included barnyard animalr. Collectors recognize that the condition of the bank is very important. Many old still banks are very brittle; the old paint or finish To the Voters of the Hastings School District: We should be wtocating Hasting* students to compete in the 21 at century. That means we need some pretty significant changes in our school system. It’s time we found new ways to do the job of educating better, instead of finding excuses lor fall­ ing further behind. I want to help get our schools moving again. You know I will not be a complacent school board member. I speak my mind and will voto independently. Hugh S. Fullerton Fullerton for School Board h- "You Know Where He Stands" IM. tty Fullerton for School Board. P.O. Box 24. Muting*. Ml 49058 at oo extra S^San « h W Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 chips and rubs off. There are certain criteria for distinguishing genuine old banks from reproductions; the old castings were ex­ cellent in workmanship: the detail is clear and sharp; the pieces fit together tightly. The old banks feel smooth and satiny. The reproductions, on the other hand, have a rough and pebbly surface. The details are blurred and the pieces fit together im­ properly. The paint seldom achieves the subtlety found on the old banks. Limited edition collectors plates are today recognized as the most widely traded art form in the world. There are more than six million collectors throughout the world and about five million in the United States. The average U.S. plate collector has been collecting for five years and has 31 to 50 plates, according to a survey by a collec­ tibles publication. Many collectors buy and sell plates in the secondary market, where prices rise and fall on a daily basis, much like the stock market. The limited-edition collector’s plates are produced by makers in Europe, Asia. Canada, and the United States. The plates are made in porcelain, fine china, precious metals, lead crystal and a variety of other materials. Cane and wicker chairs were known in Ancient Egypt It wasn't until the 1660s that the idea arrived in England. Trade with China had begun and rattan was brought to England by boat. The outside of the rattan was used to make woven backs and seats for wooden chairs. The center of the rattan was discarded for many years as a waste material before wicker became popular. The cane seat and back was immediately popular with the English. The seats were cool and comfortable compared to wooden seats. Insects could thrive in upholstered fabric seats but could not live in the open canework. The cane chairs also were less expensive. The chair that was in style when cane was introduced had a high, straight back that was held by turned supports. The seat was flat and the legs were carved and turned. A fancy stretcher was used on the front of the chair between the legs. Walnut and beech woods STANDBY FOR NEWS! PAUL HARVEY A CLASS OFFERED WWN©15 (unique energy insurance), BY a never- empW tank, a" and "ono'®’de^ery charge® WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY IN HASTINGS SUMMER -1983 Junior and Senior Level Classes Offered PSY/597 - A Guide to the Treatment of Anxiety, Fear, and Phobias -1 credit No^50^ Reduce SIZE b',,S^^REdE 148O W. Green St Hastings 945-5233 July 22 & 29... (6:30 - 9:30 p.m.) July 23... (9:00 - 4:00 p.m.) PICK UP REGISTRATION MATERIALS AT: Pennock Hospital... Janet Rushford — OR — CALL (616) 965-5380 Kg,- Norgas easy ComP8”* Paul Harvey’s... “The Rest of the Story’ 5:30 P.M. FINAL DAY TO REGISTER: JUNE 15,1983 Hastings High School... Betty Heidt ^^nua^^'5eee"9't>'e 101 8:38 A.M. 12:05 NOON 5:30 P.M. Wl'AJ WBCH Stereo 100 FM ...AM1220 ^■1 were preferred. By the 1700s, chairs were shaped with lower backs and curved legs. It wasn’t until the 1920s that the tall cane-back chair again became popular. Current selling price of a Victorian walnut desk chair, caned back and seat, $475. These lovely old cane pieces are very scarce and expensive. Antique match-safes continue to strike collectors’ fancies. Price is one of the reasons these items are still popular collectibles. While sterling silver or gold safes sell for hundreds of dollars, many are sold by novice entrepreneurs at flea markets and yard sales. These people rarely take the time to research the true antique worth of their wares. Therefore, a trained eye can spot these little goodies and pick them up for very little money. To help identify match-safes, look for the “striker” area on the side, which is sometimes made of sandpaper. Hundreds of safes were produced between 1890 and 1919. There are advertising and fair types, political and novelty types, made from a variety of materials. The choicest safes were made during the middle 1800s. However, the day of the match-safe ended around 1919 with the advent of the safety match. \ The most popular material used around 1900 was silver and silver-plate. Some were embossed; etched, or engraved with ornate applied designs. Ari Nouveu influenced many with designs of nude ladies with flowing hair. Florals and trailing vines also graced the finer exam­ ples. Less expensive safes were covered with alligator skin^or leather. Some advertising match-safes combined metal ends with celluloid centers containing the advertising message. Prices for antique match-safes range from $35 for one advertising the 1904 St. Louis Fair, to $100 for a sterling silver animal figural safe. The best places to look are the "junke” jewelry boxes at garage sales or auctions. Antique match-safe collections utilize very little space for display —- therefore a collector is able to assemble many in a small area, and still boast an extensive collection. Apostle spoons, ancestors of souvenir spoons, were originally given to babies at christenings by their godparents. This custom became popular between the middle and latter part of the 15th century, and lasted for two more centuries. When financially able, godparent- gave their godchild a complete set of apostle spoons. When only one spoon was presented, it was one with the apostle’s anniversary date nearest to the child’s christening date. Early apostle spoons were made in sets of 12 or 13. Sets of 12 consisted of full figures of the 12 disciples with their individual em­ blems or symbols. The 13th spoon, with the full figure of Christ, is referred to as the "master spoon” and may be recognized by the raised right hand and the left hand holding the cross. Because of his betrayal of Christ, Judas Iscariot was not depicted on apostle spoons. Complete sets of the earliest spoons are among the rarest silver articles known, and this accounts for the extremely high monetary value placed on them. The highest recorded price paid by a “Spoonographer" was $161,000 in 1974. That particular set was made in the last decade of the 16th century. VETERINARIANS Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you’d like to discuss our unique program. �The Hastings Bonner, Thursday, June 9, 1983 — Page 9 Hastings girls track team announces award winners Sophomore participation winners were Jennifer Abson. Laura Aslle, Starr Barlow, Ronnie Frick and Sue Veldman. A total of seven freshmen received letters in Amy Atkinson, Janine Briggs, Tammy Bryans. Barbara Case, Jean Chenier, Sue Klovanich and Kitrina Hoffman. Freshmen who gained participation awards were Caryn Black, Martha Dim­ mers. Nikki Dunham, Elizabeth Fehnsenfeld, Tina Hull, Tami Jordan, Dawn Miller and Jill O'Connor. Saxon boys track lettermen named MVP Lori Teunessen Kids have fun — The lost few days of school means extra fun for students at St. Rose and Central Schools. Above, Brian Shumway breaks the St. Rose Field Day record in the high jump. That special day included dashes, a broad jump, softball throw and an egg toss just to name a few events. At right, Dione Lenz and Sandy Hall (standing) enjoy the wheelbarrow race at the Central School second grade Track and Field Day. That meet included a three-legged race, frisbee toss, and relays. Officials ponder shrinking league Women’s softball starts next week by Steve Vedder Three summers ago a total of 14 teams comprised the Hastings womens slow pitch softball league. That number has now been reduced to seven as the womens league prepares to commence this summer's operations next Monday night. Naturally the question arises as to why the number of teams in the league has been halved in only three seasons. Jim Goulooze, who is running the league for the second year, cannot offer any hard and fast reasons for the decline. Goulooze speaks of uneven competition, rising costs, lost interest and poor coaching as possible explanations for the numbers drop. But he isn’t citing them as definite reasons for the lack of teams. “I really don’t know why we’ve lost those teams,” admits Goulooze. The slow pitch league peaked in 1981 with a twodi vision, 14-team setup. That league Sports Hastings Mens Softball Hastings Fiberglass B knocked off Larabee Construction 7-3 with a four-fun rally in the seventh inning. Jack Haight had two hits for the winners and Steve Mix had three hits and Dan Scott two hits for the losers. J&J Auto beat Larabee Construction 8-6 with three runs in the final inning. Jeff Morgan Jim Gielarowski had three hits for J & J white Darryl Barnum, Stan Schantz, Dan Scott and Gary Armour had two hits for Larabee. Dan Milter led Larabee with three safties. Hook’s beat Cappon Oil 20-9 behind a 30-hit attack. Jim Bowerman, Dick Robinson and Steve Vedder bad four hits, with Robinson adding a homer, for Hook's white Marsh Kidder, John Karpinski, Brad King and Mike Robinson had three hits. For Cappon’s, Dave Reardon had three hits as did Travis and Van Aman. Lewis Realty beat Art Meade 11-1. Division A standing Hooks 54) G & G Pork Farms 3-2 Fiberglass A 2-2 Cappon Oil 1-3 Moose 1-4 Division B standings American Legion 44) Superette 3-1 Fiberglass B 3-2 Hast. Mutual 1-1 Hotel 2-2 Larabee Coni. 2-3 Division C J&J Auto 2-1 Lewis Realty 2-1 Non-Runners 1-3 Art Meade Auto 0-3 Weight Train Gym 0-4 Middleville cage summer camp days picked Thornapple Kellogg varsity basketball coach Skip Pranger has announced days and times for the Middleville Summer Basketball Camp. The camp, which will stress fundamentals and fun, will be held at Middleville High School. The cost of the camp is $10 and in­ cludes a camp shirt. Please use next year's grade for determining the session your boy or girl would enroll. Camp dates are: June 20-24...9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for third and fourth graders and 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for fifth and sixth graders. June 27-July 1...9:00 a.m. to 11:00 for seventh and eighth graders and 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. is for ninth through 12th graders. Further information can be obtained by contacting Skip Pranger al 795-7212. Home Run Derby A Dick Robinson (Hooks), Mike Robinson (Hooks) and Dan Neely (Porkers) all with 3. Joe Maurer (Cappons), Tom Warner (Porkers), with two. Gary Van Elst (Porkers), Tom Krusenga (Porkers) and Wayne Kirwin (Fiberglass) with 1. Home Run Derby B Ray Hause, Stan Schantz, Steve Mix and Ray Girrbach (Larabee Cont.) all with 1. Saxon net team honors 11 players Steve Conner has been named the Hastings tennis team's Most Valuable Player. It was Conner’s first tetter ever in the sport, although he is a former letterwinner in both football and basketball. Two other seniors received their varsity tetters this past season in Dave Beck and Jamie Owings. It was Beck’s third varsity tetter in tennis. Five sophomores also received letters in Dave Flood, Tony Marfia, Rob Olsen, Craig Smith, and Tim Tebo. Juniors Brandon Greenfield and Paul Roberts received participation awards. Three freshmen — Jeff Fuller, Todd Havey, and Tim Hubert — received varsity tetters in tennis. Fellow freshmen Mike Begg, Rex Brown, Dave Byrne, Dave Gib­ son. Bret Royer, and Craig Weller received participation certificates. Baseball award winners named Jack Moore has been named as the Saxon Most Valuable baseball player this spring. The junior righthander was one of six Hastings players to receive special awards for the 1983 season. Drew Howitt was named Best Offensive, Craig Mawer was selected as E^est Offensive Average. Joel Christensen was named Best Defensive, Tom Finnie won the Hustler Award, and Bruce Martin received the Scholastic Athlete Award. In addition. Christensen and Moore were named co-captains for 1984. A total of 13 Hastings baseball players received a tetter during the recently com­ pleted season. The four seniors were Tom Finnie, Drew Howitt, Bruce Martin, and Craig Matfer. Finnie, Martin, and Mawer were all selected as tri-captains. Juniors earning their letters were Keith Briggs. Joel Christensen. Rich French. Jack Moore. Jim Replogle, Jason Sixberry, and Todd Slater. Two sophomores. Gregg Shaeffer and George Sullivan, also received their first baseball letter. Mike Beck was named manager and David Oom was bat boy. evolved from the Hastings womens fast pitch league that ran from about 1975 to 1980. Goulooze estimates there are as few as 20 players remaining that played in the original slow pitch league four summers ago. Which translates to mean the league simply is not replacing the slow pitch players it has lost over the course of last three or four sum­ mers. Part of the problem is the lack of parity in the league. Teams get tired of the same group of girls winning the league every year and just don’t bother to field a team. Goulooze admits that has plenty to do with the dwindling number of teams. “We have five teams in the league which are competitive with each other,” he says. “Then we have one real good team and one other team that can play with them.” It is a problem that is realized and one that Goulooze is trying to do something about. “Sure I’m concerned about the balance," he said. “An unbalanced league can kill interest and we’ve had some balance problems in the past and this year too.” Because of the lack of teams, Godooze says there is plenty of room for growth in the womens league. “In a pinch we could handle up to 16 teams so we’re only using half of our resources now," he says. Costs for a team have been set at $250 this year. Goulooze doesn't feel that has been a factor in keeping teams from playing. "No, I don’t think $250 is a problem. That’s less than $15 a person if the team payed for everything itself,” hesays. “I think if we had raised that we could have had problems.” On the positive side of womens softball, Goulooze believes the caliber of softball has improved substantially over the past three or four years. “Women don’t walk on the field at 20 years old anymore and start to play,” he says. “Some c. them at that age have as much experience as the men.” One of the reasons for the better all around play has been the increased emphasis placed on girls high school softball. The sport has been in vogue long enough to where it’s turning out some excellent players. "It’s a built in feeder system,” says Goulooze. The schedule for the first week of play in Hastings womens softball league: June 13 6 00 National Bank of Hastings vs True Value Sports 7:10 True Value Sports vs Vitale’s 8:20 National Bank of Hastings 9:30 Hastings Moose vs Vitale’s June 14 6:00 Hastings City Bank vs Barry Co. Medical Care 7:10 Hastings City Bank vs Hastings Merchants r/20 Barry Co. Medical Care vs Hastings Moose Hastings girls track coach Pal Murphy has announced a host of major award winners for her 1983 teain. Heading that list is senior Lori Teunessen. Teunessen was named Most Valuable, Most Dedicated (tie), Best in Sprints (lie), and Most Spirited. Teunessen was also one of three girls to receive a four-year plaque for earning a varsity letter for four years. She was also a co-captain and scored the most points (101.4) of anyone on the team. Karen Williams was named Most Dedicated along with Teunessen while Tammy Bryans shared the Best in Sprints award. Other awards went to Char Gibbs, Best in Distance; Colleen Corrigan, Best in, Field Events; Barb Case and Amy Atkinson, Rookies of the Year; and Kris Matthews, Fastest out of the Blocks. Jackie Jaynes and Missie Pennock also received four-year plaques white senior Lisa Keeler also received a three-year award. Juniors who received letters were Corrigan, Gibbs, and Williams. It was Corrigan’s third varsity tetter. Eight sophomores received their letters white five others received participation, awards. Gaining their letters were Carteen Blackburn, Cherie Bradley, Bev DeCamp, Betsy Hauschild, Kim Inman, Cris Kruko, Amy Loftus, and Kristin Matthews. Phil Davisson has been named as the Hastings track team’s Most Valuable Player in 1983. The senior discus and shot putter led the team with 123 points scored. Davisson and Kevin Baum (who scored 92 points) were also named as co-captains based on their respective point totals — which ranked one and two on the team. A total of 22 Hastings boys tracksters received either a varsity letter of par­ ticipation award this spring. Seniors who gained letters were Phil Davisson, Kevin Baum, Rick Fay, Kyle Lancaster, John Lenz, Brad Bennett, and Bob Craven. Juniors who lettered were Tom Freridge, Steve Maurer, Dave Brooks, Scott Klevom, and Beau King. Dave Brooks and Mike Keeler received participation awards. Sophomore letterwinners were Mike Matthews, Mike Shaw, Randy Stroh, Dan Walldorff, Jim Cruttenden and Lyle Gross. Freshman Bruce Hoffman earned a varsity tetter while Andy Roush and Mark Hubbel earned participation certificates. Softball tourney June 18-19 at Olivet A 20-team mens slow-pitch softball tour­ nament will be held in Olivet on June 18 and 19 for class B, C and D teams. The cost of the tournament, sponsored by the Olive*. College football team, is fta plus two balls. Trophies will be awarded to the first and second place team and sponsor. Deadline for entering is June 14. For further information contact Brad Boyer at (616 ) 749-7522 night or (616) 749-7130 day. Dates for T-K physicals announced All physicals will be given June 15 for%ny Thornapple Kellogg High Schoo) student going out for any sport (boys or girl) next year. The physicals will be given at 7:30 in the high school. At 6:30 there will be a demonstration in the gym on weight lifting for all students and interested parents. Jim Sutherland of Hastings, owner of Total Fitness, will conduct the class. -----------------------------------------Athletic Profile————— Conner, Teunessen get athletic award Steve Conner and Lori Teunessen of Hastings High School have been named as George "Buzz” Youngs award winners for 1983. This is the eighth year for choosing an outstanding senior boy and girl athlete. The selection was made by coaches, teachers and administrative staff with the following qualities considered: athletic ability, citizenship, leadership, sportsmanship and scholarship. The award is named after George "Buzz” Youngs, ex-sporlswriter for the Hastings Banner. Teunessen. named as Hastings top female athlete, earned three varsity letters in basketball and was named captain for two years. In volleyball she earned two varsity letters and was captain for one year. Lori also earned four tetters in track and was captain for two seasons. She was named as MVP in her senior year. Conner was a starting quarterback on the football team and a starting guard on the basketball team. In both sports Saxon coaches noted the overall steadiness and team play of Conner. He was also voted the tennis team’s Most Valuable Player this spring. Thornapple Valley bikers’ results The Thornapple Valley Bikers held their weekly 7.00 time trials near the corner of M79 and M-37. The results: Mike and Rusty O'Donnell (26:41). Denny Kershner (29:04), John Crane (30:16) and Tom Katsul (30:27). Five miles: Elaine Standler (18:42). The club welcomes anybody to their weekly time trials. (Front row from left) Jennifer Niemann, Lauri Snyder, Suzie Carlson, Melia Miller, Mario Denney. Stocv Ownes. (Second row) Kristin Trahan, Sue Wallace, Kim Galbreath, Becky Neil, Kim Tebo (third row) Marsha Ackley, Angie Yesh, Angie Lumbert, Sandy Dunn, Tonya Davis ond Kelly Yarger. Softball team posts 16-2 record Not to be outdone, JVs win title by Steve Vedder Hastings High Schoo) can claim not one. but two softball championships this spring. Not only did the Saxon varsity softball team win a Twin Valley title, but Kelly Yarger's jayvee squad also won a league championship. The jayvee team zipped its way to an outstanding 16-2 overall record while also winning all 10.of its Twin Valley games. It was the first year of coaching softball for Yarger, who noted that there was no added competition between the varsity and jayvee teams this season. Both teams simply went about the business of winning their own respective leagues. "It was hard because the way the schedule is set up the varsity would play away and we’d play home,” said Yarger. "There was no rivalry. "I told our girls they should go to the varsity games when they could because they might learn something." Yarger, whose previous coaching ex­ perience was in basketball and volleyball, said she had no idea her team would even­ tually have the talent to win the Twin Valley. "Definitely not, no," she admitted. "I knew we’d be an inexperienced team, but I also knew the more we’d practice the better we’d get." The success of the team revolved mainly around hitting and defense. The lowest average on the team was .316 while the team averaged only one or two errors a game. Heading the list of talented individuals was freshman catcher Kim Galbreath. She hit a lusty .594 white leading the team in runs, hits, home runs and stolen bases. Another key to the team was sophomore shortstop Lauri Snyder, a .364 hitter. Her main selling point was defense. "She anchored our infield," noted Yarger. Two other key players were infielder Suzie Carlson, a .519 hitter before she moved up to varsity, and third baseman Stacy Owens, who swung the bat al a .456 clip. As for pitching, freshman Sandy Dunn authored a no-hitter and several one-hitters. "At the start of the season her control was bad " said Yarger of Dunn, "but she got better as the season went on." The season became easier for Yarger too, a former Hastings girl. She said it was particularly difficult to coach this group of girls because she has known some of them for a number of years. "I think it was as hard for some of them as it was for me," she said. �The Hastings Bonner, Thursday, June 9, 1983 — Page 10 Outdoor Report Drew Howitt Jack Moore Craig Mower Joel Christensen Howitt named All-Twin Valley, 3 others get honorable mention Hastings senior second baseman Drew Howitt has been named to the 1983 Twin Valley baseball team. Howitt led Hastings in hitting with a .382 average and also in hits with 25. Others named to the team as pitchers were Derek Rohloff (Coldwater), Carl Peters (Hillsdale). Scott Napier (Jackson), Paul Morrison (Sturgis). Scott LeVere (Mar­ shall). Catchers were Scott Mack (Jackson) and Todd Latshaw (Harper Creek). The first baseman was Joe Einhart (Harper Creek) and the other infielders besides Howitt were Jeff Thompson (Mar­ shall), Chris Rivard (Marshall) and Dave Sigler (Hillsdale). All Twin Valley outfielders were Jeff RutJley (Coldwater), Todd Parshall (Jackson), Steve Cooper (Jackson) and Jeff Rzepka (Coldwater).~ ' • Three Hastings players were among those that were selected as honorable mention. Junior pitcher Jack Moore (6-5, 2.56, 92 strikeouts), junior catcher Joel Christensen (.271, 20 runs, 8 stolen bases) and senior shortstop Craig Mawer (.279, 16 rbis). Words to the “Ys” General Outdoor Conditions: The rain has finally stopped and skies are sunny again. Sounds like we will have to wait a while for hot summer temperatures, though; weatherman predicts it to be cool for the next week, anyway. Fishing: Lake Michigan fishing has slowed down a bit with mostly lake trout being taken; salmon are becoming harder to find. The exception is perch. Most ports are reporting excellent success. New Buffalo - Some success in deeper water out 140 to 160 feet. Casting from shore with smelt has produced some good catches of brown trout and steelhead. Try early in the morning and late afternoon. This is the only port not reporting any perch. St. Joseph - Benton Harbor - Today the winds are south to southwest 15-22 knots with 3-5 foot waves. Boats started out but most came back due to rough water. Fishing has been generally slow, some lake trout and kings being taken from 60’ to 130' down 45-50 feet. Perch fishing off the piers has been great! Best baits are minnows and wigglers. South Haven - Perch success is excellent. Boats are fishing off the rocks a little north of the power plant using wigglers. The south pier is also producing good catches of perch. Some lake trout success in around 100 feet of water. Saugatuck - Not much to report other than great perch fishing. Inland Lakes and Streams - Bluegill fishing is picking up throughout most of the district. They are starting to spawn now so try the shallower waters with spiders, poppers or redworms. Trout - Streams are still high but success has been pretty good. Mayfly and stonefly hatches have begun. Rainbows have been hitting on Corey and Harwood lakes in Cass County. Pike and bass have been very slow. Some success has been reported on the Kalamazoo and St. Joseph rivers for smallmouth bass. Wildlife: Many calls have been coming in Hasting* Youth Council Playground and Recreation Program - Grades K-12, June 15 July 29.« Director: David Styf, 945-9927. Playground Programs: (Supervised.) Playgrounds open June 15. Morning playground 9:30 a m. -12 noon; evenings, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. All playgrounds are for schoolchildren only, kindergarten and up. ‘Tot Lot" - 2-5 year old preschoolers. Bob King Park - 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon, MondayFriday. There will be two separate programs. Sandy Spindler will run 2-3 year old program. Jodi Miller will run 4-5 year old program. — Central (morning and evening) - Barb Carlson, Tom Finnie. / — Southeastern (mornings only)*- Lori Tuenessen, Bruce Hartman, Kris Matthews, Laura Oom. — Bob King (morning and evening) - Kim Baxter, Sandy Spindler, Brad Tolles, Joel Christensen. — Rutland Township (morning only) Alice Gergen, Gloria Nitz. Playground activities include games for one or two, group games and free play. Handicrafts and movies are scheduled at special times and days at each playground. Theme of the Week and Special Events First week (June 15-17) - Big Bird Week Friday, June 17, 1:15 p.m.. Central playground, $1 fee, field trip to bird sanc­ tuary. Permission slips required. Return at 4:30 p.m. Second week (June 20-24) - Olympic Week Friday, June 24, 1 p.m., Olympic Day, Johnson Field, competition between playgrounds. Sign up at playground during week. Third week (June 27 - July 1) - Noah’s Ark Week - Friday, July 1, io a.m., meet at Central playground, field trip to Potter Park, 81 fee. Return at 3 p.m. Permission slip required. Bring a sack lunch. Playground closed on July 4. Fourth week (July 5-8) - Aqua Week Thursday. July 7, 1 p.m., meet at Central playground. Water Carnival at Y Camp. Competition between playgrounds. Fifth week (July 11-15) - E.T. Week - field trip to Kingman Museum - Friday, July 15, 12:30 p.m., meet at Central playground. Dinosaur program for younger children. Planetarium program for upper elementary, $1 fee. Permission slips required. Return at 4 p.m. Sixth week (July 18-22) - Clown Week Friday, July 22. 1 p.m., central playground, Clown Day. Three professional clowns will be presenting a program. Students may dress up as clowns. Seventh week (July 25-29) - Aloha Week Friday. July 29, 11 a.m.. Bob King Park. Group games and picnic. Sports Activities: 1983 Hastings Youth Council Recreational Program Director at a glance By Steve Vedder Eligibility rules examined When I was growing up and indulging in sports there were three sets of eligibility requirements to meet. Well, actually only one. The Michigan High School Athletic Association had their guidelines, my school had it's rules and my parents their set of eligibility standards. Suffice it to say the set of rules I had to follow didn't belong to my school or the MHSAA. The current minimum MHSAA eligibility requirements states that a student-athlete must be passing at least three subjects to be able to participate in sports. At Hastings, those requirements have been jacked up a notch. The long­ standing school board policy states that a student must be passing four of five classes to play. Are those requirements too lenient? Are they too tough? Credible arguments can be made for either side. Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski says he would like to see the current requirements remain status quo. He calls them "workable.” Karpinski says he would hate to see anybody denied the chance to par­ ticipate in athletics because of what they can offer an individual in terms of mental growth. He believes if an athlete has to pass every class to remain eligible, then many of those kids would back away from taking the more challenging classes. And that certainly wouldn't be beneficial to the student. "What you'd be doing is driving the kids from the academic classes," contends Karpinski. “That certainly isn't the proper perspective you should be using." Instead, Karpinski believes a student should be encouraged to work up to his potential, at the same time being en­ couraged by teachers and parents. . "When you are dealing with human beings I guess they all are blessed with Barry County Outdoor Report Blue gill* have now moved into the shallows on most Barry County lakes Fishing with a fly tod with a black rubber spider will give the most action, but using a spinning rod with a float bobber and rubber spider will work well too. Worm fishermen will not have the same luck this time of year because fish spooked from bedding area with the large splash when the bobber and sinker and worm are cast on the water. Keep a watchful eye along roadways at this time of the year for baby wild animals. Most southern Michigan deer will be having twin fawns, some triplets. Many of these are struck on the roadway by cars. Drivers should be watchful and maybe the numbers can be cut down. Many wild birds are also having hatches at this time. These include grouse, ringneck pheasants, and woodcock. Wild flowers are in full bloom now. Enjoy the beauty but do not pick them. The flowers belong to everyone. The camping season is now upon us. The rules for using state land means that you camp only in designated campgrounds during the period from April 1 to October 1. Spring is time for baby rabbits by John Lerg Dept, of Natural Resource* June and July are the months when the country seems to come alive with baby rabbito. These little fur balls find their way out onto driveways and roads in the early morning by Dave Storms Camp Algonquin Enrollment: Dave Storms, YMCA Camp director, reports that there is still room for those wanting to go to the YMCA Camp this summer. For thooe ages 5-6, Tiny Tot Camp morning session for the week of June 13-17 is open; boys and girts ages 7-9 can still go to Day Camp in the session of July 18-22, however, there is only a few openings left Girls ages 11-14 can sign up for the Resident Week of August 8-12 or August 15-19, and girls ages Ml can still go to camp the week of August 15-19. If you have any other questions, please call the YMCA office at 945-4574. Hastings YMCA Soccer M lei-Clink: Hastings YMCA-Youth Council presents Soccer Mini-Clinic, sponsored by Michigan Soccer School. Michigan Soccer-School Mini­ Clinics provide an opportunity for the beginning and intermediate soccer player to go toa soccer camp to learn and develop the proper skills and knowledge. These mini­ clinics are especially for the younger player, and provide instruction in small groups, allowing individual attention for each and every player. Who: All soccer players in grades l-9th (grade for the fall of 1983). Any skill level. Where: Tyden Park. When: July 25-29 (Monday-Friday, rain date: Saturday, July 30). Session A: 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. (lst-4th graders). Session B: 12 noon - 2 p.m. (5th-9th graders). Why: To learn and develop the basic skills involved in the sport of soccer. To have a chance to be coached by licensed, trained clinicians who will give each participant individualized instruction. To learn the sport of soccer in an atmosphere that balances fun with learning. Cost: $25 for ten hours of qualified soccer instruction. (Not refundable after deadline.) Registration Procedure: Send check to: YMCA Office, 520 E. Francis, Hastings, MI. Make certain to mail early to insure a place in the clinic. Enrollment is limited. Registration Deadline: June30,1983 — a 82 late fee will be charged for those registering after deadline. Staff: This mini-clinic will be directed by Coach Danny Minkus. Danny is a nationally licensed coach and a member of the Michigan Soccer Association's state coaching staff. Danny has been involved with teaching soccer camps throughout the state for the past five summers. He also conducted a coaches clinic for our own Hastings soccer coaches. As a player, he was a four-year starter for Kalamazoo College, where he was selected most valuable player, and elected to the All-Conference soccer team three times. Other staff members will be appointed as enrollment demands (student to staff ratio will be no larger than 1 to 15.) For Further Information: Call the YMCA office at 945-4574. Sports-.. on sick animals. There is a major outbreak of canine distemper which is being seen mainly in racoons. The animals will appear slow, iack direction, put their heads down and be unresponsive even when people come around. At this point, there is no known cure and the animal should be put out of his misery and buried. Call your local con­ servation officer or this office if you see an animal in this condition. Although this disease is not dangerous to people, it can be given to dogs. Make sure they have had their distemper shots. Other Outdoor Shorts: This week is National Safe Boating Week. For safe and pleasurable boating, the DNR offers the following safe boating tips: — Make sure your boat is properly registered and equipped for safety each time before you start out onto the water. — Sharp high-speed turns and other reckless boating cause serious accidents. — Learn the basic “rules of the road” on water, including proper methods of crossing, meeting, and passing. — Life preservers aren’t much good unless you use them. — Standing in a boat can get you wet. — Watch the weather — it will always give you a warning! — Watch your boat's wake — you are legally responsible for it — Give the other guy a chance — slay at least 100 fee* away from docks, rafts, an­ chored and moored boats, swimmers and diver’s flags — even farther if you are towing waterskiers. — Overloading your boat with too large a motor, too many people or too much weight is the first step to disaster. — Riding on the bow or gunwale of your boat is dangerous and illegal. Give this office a call for more information on boating in Michigan. We have publications on "Michigan's Harbors", “Boat Launching Directory” and “Safe Boating”. Bernie Oom, 945-9790. Tennis for Girt* - Six weeks (skip week of June 20-24 because of tennis tournaments), Johnson Field courts - Tom Freridge, supervisor, 82 fee. All girls sign up and start at 1 p.m., June 15. Girls completed grades 45, Wed. and Mon., 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.; girls completed grades 6-7, Wed. and Mon., 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Tennis for Boy* - Six weeks (skip week of June 20-24 because of tennis tournaments), J ’nson Field courts - Tom Freridge, supervisor, 82 fee. All boys sign up and start at 1 p.m., June 16. Boys completed grades 45, Tues, and thurs., 1 p.m. - 2 p.m,; boys completed grades 6-7, Tues and Thurs., 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Golf - River Bend - Bob Carlson, instructor. Fridays only. Starts June 17 at 9 a.m. Boys and girls completed grades 4-8. 81.00 fee includes instruction and nine-hole round. Softball for Girl* - High School diamond Bernie Oom, supervisor. Girls completed grades 3-8, Tues.-Thurs., 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Starts June 16. Kiwanis sponsored. In­ struction and games. Baseball for Boy* - Junior high fields Bernie Oom, supervisor. Boys completed grades 2-6, Mon. and Wed., 1 p.nu- 3 p.m. Starts June 5. Kiwanis sponsored. Basketball for Girls - Pat Murphy, supervisor, completed grades6-8,9:30 a.m. 11 a.m., high school gym, June 13-16. Com­ pleted grades 9-11,11 a.m. -12:30 p.m., high school gym, June 13-16. Track Johnson Field track - Bernie Oom, Jim Gibson, supervisors. Boys and girls completed grades 5-8. Mon. and Wed., 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Starts June 15. hours. At this early age, young rabbits are quite clumbsy. When they sit, they huddle into such tight balls that they look like they will topple over at any minute. When they hop, they seem to go stright up and down more than they go forward. Their direction is so unpredictable, I'm not sure even they know where they are going. Driveways and roads provide a dry place for tl>e young rabbits to go when the early morning dews drench the grass in the fields. Young rabbits have a very soft, fine fur that readily absorbs water. When the fur is wet, it loses much of its insulating ability. Young rabbis are easily chilled under these con­ ditions. This, then, leaves them very susceptible to colds and resulting death. As difficult as these times are for young rabbits, many will survive until fall when they are nearly full grown. Their next great test will come when winter snows fly. Campbell Twp. Recreation Awn. SLO-PITCH SOFTBALL — TOURNAMENTS — June24,2S,26... July 22,23,24 l-PITCH August 26,27,28 Feels ’BS.OO. . and the association ; ...and the The state cycling cham­ pionships will be held in Ada on June 12. First runs start in Ada at 9:00 a.m. The championships are divided into five classes: juniors are 13-15 year olds, intermediates are 15-18, seniors are ages 18-40, veterans are 41-45, and masters are people 45 years old and up. Participants must be licensed by the United State Cycling Federation (USCF). furnishes the balls. 1 st and 2nd individual trophies; 1st, 2nd and 3rd team trophies and a sportsmanship trophey. More information call... 6X6~693*2161 Clarksville OPEN HOUSE Satmhy.. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Vou're invited to stop in and see all of the exciting changes we've made to the theatre. rBiuelhunder Walleye catch Starts... Pug Ogden of Hastings shows off his nine-pound walleye caught ot Hardy Dam on opening day of pike season. Ogden says he has fished all his life, at Hardy since 1955, but the biggest walleye he's ever caught was six to seven pounds. JUNE 10 . . starring Roy Scheider and Candy Clark "He's out there.” 7:15 & 9:15... Friday & Saturday 7:1S p.m. other nights - CLOSED MONDAY _________ Doom open «t 6:30 p.m._________ I i Elks GOLF LEAGUE FIRST FLIGHT: D. Storn 44. B. Carlton 52. p. Edward* 61. J. flood 49. A. Froncik 25. J. Cohoon 42. B. Romick 42. S. Shriver 63. B. Tottova 24, L. Gatpor 55. L. Hamp 70, P. Burkey 56. T. Turks! 4), M. McKay 36. J. Carpenter 50. E. McKeough 54. G. Storrs 56. State cycling championships this weekend different talentsand capabilities," says Karpinski. “I think the purpose of athletics is to try and encourage kids to participate.” Besides that, says Karpinski, if a student isn't cutting it in the classroom he often times loses much of his self esteem. A good place to regain that could be a football field or basketball gymnasium. "Sometimes kids are cut down in many parts of society. Here is one part of the student's life where he is suc­ cessful. Why should we take that away from him?" says Karpinski. That might all be true, but what about college? What happens when the high school sports star finds himself academically unprepared for college because he was able to slide through his prep days. The NCAA dictates that a student­ athlete (or is it athletic student?) must maintain a certain grade point average. Bombing out of classes and getting other subpar grades is not an acceptable practice to the NCAA. And it shouldn't be either. Aren’t we supposedly talking about institutions of higher learning as opposed to football or basketball factories for the pros. It would be incredibly naive to believe there aren’t thousands of youngsters enrolled in colleges that are there only long enough to perfect their jump shot or hit the curve ball. It seems every time we pick up the paper we read about some college who was caught doctoring grades and transcripts. There wouldn’t be a need for those types uf activities if the student-athlete was more a student than athlete. And that type of preparation should start in high school, if not several grades lower. Academic standards must be maintained and that fact might as well be drummed into the head of a high School student. . lt.was drummed Into mine. SECOND FLIGHT: V. Cowed 66. W. Hamman 41. J. Harrington 72. G. Sheldon 54. A. Mulford 54 W. Wyngarden o5. J. Plank 53. F. Anderton 74. L. Englehari 38. D. Hamman 52. D. Fedewo 34. H. Wilton 33. E. lewis 82. R. Newton 40. M. Myers 5). I. VonGeiton65. SPECIAL EVENTS MOST PARS: J. Flood 4. D. Hammon 3. W. Wyngarden 3.1. VanGeiton 3. FAST Repair Service to Marge... Happy 35th Anniversary... june Give a...BANNER SUBSCRIPTION • Engraving e Watch Repair 12 from... Lyle I friend and you’ll get... l FREE ADMISSION Ph 945 2963 J t | > (with proof of birth date.) t The Cinema Downtown Hastings — UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP — Tour Full Service Repair Center | ... on your Birthday! Phone 945-2243 Adults...*2.50 Under 16...*1.50 HODGES JEWELRY 122 W State St. Hastings "coupon' Bring this coupon and a Thursday Nite is BUCK NITE ADMISSION ... ONLY $1. 00 �f' r------- The Hastings Banner, Thursday, June 9, 1983 — Page 11 Charlton Park hosts Street Rod Show Sunday A D Ax*n — A Street Rod Auto Show, featuring restored and altered vehicles manufactured prior to 1949, will kick-off a line-up of special events this summer at historic Charlton Park on Sunday, June 12. About 100-vchicles will be exhibited on the park’s village green during the second an­ nual Street Rod event which will run from 9 Street rods are customized by their owners by updating running gear, such as motors, drive trains, tires, paint and bodies, said Gary Hammond of Hastings, chairman of the event. “Anything goes,” be said. “There's no rule of thumb at all.*’ The only specification to make a car a street rod is that it has to be built before 1949 and altered from the original, Hammond explained. The concept of altering can is to make them roadworthy. A swap meet and flea market offering car parts, antiques, collectibles, arts and crafls and miscellaneous items will be held along with the show. Admission to the street rod event is (2 for adults and 50-centa for children under 12. Preschoolers are admitted free. Nine other events are scheduled this summer at the park which includes a 15structure living history museum interpreting everyday life in a Midwestern rural village from 1850-1900. Costumed interpreters will be stationed in each of the park’s restored buildings during all the special events and every Thursday through Sunday throughout ihe summer. Picnic facilities and a beach are also available. Tbe Tlramappte Marie Feetival I will be staged on Sunday, June 19. It will feature five-hours of bluegrass music, beginning at 11:30 a.m., performed on the park's village green. Bands include Footloose, Home Grown Grass, Williams Family, Iowa Rose ‘n’ Riff Raff, and Sweet Corn. A Het Air Ballon Show will lift-off on T.___ Aa« ,V 1 ■■ Sunday, June 26. Hot air balloon ascensions and rides will be featured along with motorized gliders, parachute jumps, and more. On Monday, July 4, Charlton Park will be the setting for an “Old Fashioned Fourth of July" celebration. Antique stationary engines will operate old farm equipment such as corn grinders, s hellers, buzz saws and drag saws when the park holds its Antique Gasoline Engine Show Friday, Saturday, and Sunday July 8-10. Antique tractors will parade around the village green and compete in events such as the slow race and quick-start competition. A flea market is held on the last day of this show. A new event, Barry County Citizen's Ap­ preciation Day is slated for Saturday, July ~ -a aA a>L-_ . — and other skills will be featured. Loaves of equipment on display will show For additional information the contact phone (616 ) 945-3775 Fullerton for School Board • Knows Education • listens to People The sounds of folk music, swing, and bluegrass will fill the air Sunday, August 7 during Thoraapple Music Festival II. Some of the proudest cars in automotive history will be exhibited Sunday, August 14 during the park’s Antique Auto Show. Early classics such as Fords, Buicks, Cords, Auburns, Pierce A. rows and Cadillacs will be displayed. Vendors will offer old auto parts, antiques and collectibles for sale and swap. The Antique Firefighting Apparatus Show and Muster takes place Sunday, August 21. Antique fire engines will be on exhibit and parade and will perform in a series of competitive events inducting a pumping competition, hose competition and bucket brigade. Vendors will sell fire-related materials. A Folk Life Festival will conclude the summer season of events on Saturday and Sunday, September 17-18. Early rural American life will be depicted in the historic village with an emphasis on home and farm skills. Spinning, weaving, candlemaking, soapmaking, sausage stuffing, beekeeping • Not Afraid to Tough Decisions • Progressive • Understands School Financa What has 400 wheels and shines? The 100 restored and altered vehicles expected at the second annual Street Rod Show set for this Sunday at historic Charlton Park. "You Know Where He Stands" SERVICE DIRECTORY INSURANCE WATER TREATMENT INSURANCE COVERAGE —wc—— TRAVEL “Friy flap limiter tetter Santa’ For your... Grand Rapids Office |61«)e»ie245 atmanra SERVICES • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement ■f“\ • Life /A \ • Home ■■A \«Auto 123 West Stale Streel. Mattings (from Grand 454 1 Sir Ums Aetrak tickets Cruire Car Rental FreaMwy All Credit Carts Accepted WE WILL OBTAIN LOWEST FARES FOR YOU I •Form • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle JIM, JOHN, DAVt.otS4S.3412 HASTINGS WATER CONDITIONING. INC Phone 1616) 945-3949 629 S MICHIGAN AVI.. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN CUSTOM PT! I Ml NG BUILDERS Panelized, Modular* & Custom Built Homes KEITH PRONG BUILDERS ELECTRICAL CUSTOM FUMING Electric Motor Repair FREESSMCSS HASTINGS — Most motors repaired in one day — GRANO RAPIOS 4MTM Feraace Motor Md Water Preps Oar Specialty ^$^EIectric Motor Service “(FAISA)* 1549 Bedford Rood Sales...Service...Repairs Phone 945-5113 Hastings woman honored - CAR Er TRUCK REPAIR © FRANTZ-.. HEATING H AIR CONDITIONING Ball Toilet of Hmtlngt, who hot hod Multiple Scharotlt for 36 yaort, will ba the honored goetf at a "iom teulon" In Dalton to benefit the Multiple Sclerotit Society. The event, rpomored by the Women of the Delton Moose lodge, will be held from 1 to 11 p.m. Sunday at the lodge, located at 8651 S. Wall Lake Rd. (M-43). Nine bandt will provide continuout mutic and prlzet will be given away In a drawing. Admission It *1 donation at the door. Children under 12 are admitted free. FARRELL’S Heating & Cooling gL HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION and SERVICE ' BUICK CHEVROLET 10% SENIOR emZENS DISCOUNT CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA 802 E. GRAND 945-4020 For the Beet Prices...on Quality Offset Printing... Contact: J-Ad Graphics (616)9454554 In Hastings If you read this column regularly, you’ve heard about smoke detectors, and crawling below smoke, and escape ladders, and set­ ting an agreed meeting place outside, and calling the fire department from a neigh­ bor’s phone. But what do you do immediately after fire strikes your home? As soon as the fire is over, notify your insurance company. Most larger home in­ surers maintain 24-hour claim centers to accept initial claim reports, and authorize money for immediate needs like a hotel room and emergency closure. If fire damage is not so severe as to en­ danger your home’s structural integrity, fire officials may permit you to re-enter the home after the fire is out. Here are simple steps you can take to reduce loss and damage. Recover valuables such as your wallet, keys, jewelry and spare cash, if they have not been fire damaged. Cover furniture with cloths to prevent further smoke damage. Wooden-legged furniture should be removed from standing water to reduce warping, swelling and discoloration. On the way out, recover medications such as insulin. Immediately arrange for emergency closure — your insurance company may automatically send someone to board up doors and windows to prevent looting. If not, call one yourself — most cities have one or more closure contractors who work 24 hours a day. If a member of your family is on medication such as insulin and your supply is not recoverable, telephone your nearest hospital emergency room and describe tbe situation. They can confirm the prescription with your doctor and issue a refill at once, if needed. Your insurance agent will instruct you when and where to have clothing, fabrics and household articles cleaned and repaired, within a day or two of tbe fire. You may also need to ask your insurance agent about renting a car (if your vehicle was damaged or destroyed in tbe fire), and on expense limits for meals and accommodations after the fire. Maintain financial records in a safe deposit box at your bank. If your checks, credit cards and short-term records dre destroyed, they can be replaced in a short time if you have account numbers and related information in a safe place. Another good idea for your safe deposit box: color snapshots of every room in your house. If you don’t have a photographic inventory of your home, why not get out your camera and make one? The photos needn’t be fine art so long as they show each room clearly enough for contents to be identified. If your fire is a total lass, you’ll be expected to tell your insurance company every item you owned, its value and condition. A photo in­ ventory can help you remember all your possessions and prove their existence in the event of any dispute. fl lAL*1 • • • • wicker baskets silk and dried arrangements floral hair clips fun wire service Joe & Kim Schroeder 402 Nortit Michigan Avenue (616)945-3484 Kk gp 127 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 IHNXF.XHFXTKS o, BICYCLES Phone 94S-8103 RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES kMiq, ISOS S. JEFFERSON. HASTINGS 845-5029 FUJI and ROSS _ .. *Dn Now Timber Trails carries the Fuji bicycle s«« mt niw • Coin Oponitod MbcHiws • Drop Off Laundry • Prosing • lUJ/' 945-2132 Chaia Saws* Lawai Gardea Teols HASTINGS SWIEPfll SHOP LAUNDRY Barlow Gardens Florist Had Saws • Seissen ______ CHIEF NOONDAY SHOP-ALL SHOP valuable coupon § DOWNTOWN HASTINGS 9805 Chief Noonday Rd. Phone 795-7189 .. .or leave at Gambles Store, Hastings HastMts, Ml. 49058 U00 OFF Comer of Jefferson and State Street SWEEPERS /K/J-• plants and floral arrangements . PHONE 945-5274 | Circular Saws • Buz Saws BARRY COUNTY S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALERI Bg t iJJostuigs ‘STfouw Skop /J ) • hospital-funerals-weddings MbMa (free delivery in city limits) Mat Culling Glass Cutting Stretching Mounting SAW SHARPENING csan mb pan num After the fire: what next? • • •• GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS Keep that gm* OM FaaHng PLANTS fire-Wto FRAMING Service i1**” ■tv-* Inc. bicycle lines AUCTION SERVICE 607 S. Michigan, Hostings • 945-4720 HEALTH O FITNESS REAL ESTATE TOTAL FITNESS, INC. Cwfidwtial Ferseul lastncthe m EurdM Diet Cardiovascular & Physical Conditioning Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 'THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE’ 1105 W. Green St., Hastings eoeiS: Mon. •Fri. 7a.m. to9 p.m.; Sol. 8 a.m ,o&p.m MIU.IB RIAL 1STATI 4r a Better Be«l... See □ REALTOR • Serving Barry County Since 1940 KEN MILLER, C.R.S. — BROKER 137 W. State St., Hastings (616) 945-5182 DARRELL BENEDICT, Auctioneer Hastings, Ml. • €16-945-2832 JOHNNIE BISHOP, Auctioneer Delton, Ml • €16-623-8935 OUR SERVICE is to please both BUYERS and SHEERS �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, June 9, 1983 — Page 12 _ The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Richard Ogdens to observe 25th anniversary CLASSIFIED ADS House For Sale FOR SALE: Four bedroom farmhouse, garage, near Woodland, natural gas, 14 acres. $29,000. Phone 3674140, (tfn)_________________ HOUSE FOR SALE - $62,900: Large, two bedroom ranch, carpeted throughout, air­ tight wood stove, includes all appliances, speedboat and two snowmobiles. On large double lot with separate extra large 2-stall garage. Has lake right of way. Can be seen at 489 Gaskill Rd., Middle Lake. Cali 948-8641. Apartment House FOR RENT MODERN 4 BDRM. COUNTRY HOME FOR RENT: Swimming pool, oil and wood heat. 367-4696, Woodland. MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE: 14’x56’ mobile home, very good condition. 852-9065, Nashville.________ MOBILE, modular, and double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) FOR SALE: 12’x60’ trailer, setup in Baltimore Trailer Park. Phone 948-9020. (tfn) Land For Sale 8 ACRES FOR SALE: Beautiful building site or excellent for hunting. Phone 367-7472, Woodland, evenings after 6 p.m. LAKE LOT: Algonquin Lake, 60 fL frontage. 9488877. (6-9) CASH »()H I AND CDN’HAi IS & HI At FSFAH I HANS FOR SALE: Land contract, value under $9,000, plus discount, 64 year remaining. Call 945-2391 or 945-2079. SERVICES PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) SEWING MACHINES: Repair most makes and models. Sales and service of White. We make “housecalls”. 948-2932, Doc’s in Hastings, (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville. 852-9691. (tfn) MENDING BASKET: For household and clothing alterations, new zippers and coat linings, call 945-9712, (tfn) FURNITURE REFIN­ ISHING & REPAIR: Free estimates, pick up and delivery. Mark Heidt, 7953850, Middleville. (6-16) ADULT FOSTER CARE: Have two openings in new Barry County home. 9452722. REDUCE SAFE & FAST with GoBese tablets and EVap "water pills". Jacobs Pharmacy. (6-16) HELP WANTED: Waitresses, hostesses & others. Fee. Call Jim, 3440675, Aarontek Job Service. 132 N. Kalamazoo Mall. HELP WANTED: Drivers, owner operators, delivery drivers, etc. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service, 132 N. Kalamazoo Mall, , garage sales GARAGE SALE: Fri., June 10,9 to 9, Sat., June 11,9 to 4, 1091 Norway. Clean childrens clothing and misc. LARGE GARAGE SALE: June 10& 11,9a.m. to5p.m., 9514 Bedford Rd., Dowling. YARD SALE: Fri., June 10, 524 W. Center St Avon, crochet books, T.V., tape recorder, electric heater, clothes rack, and misc. LARGE SALE: Lots Of books, clothing & miscellaneous, 3551 Gun Lk. Rd., 1 mile west of M-43 junction. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 15 thru 19. AUCTIONS BAR AUCTION: Blarney Stone Bar, every Sunday, 2-5 p.m. All merchandise new and guaranteed. Name brand hand tools, misc. home furnishings, etc. Bar open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days. Special sandwiches, cold beer and mixed drinks and dancing on weekends. Thurs., Fri. & Sat. (tfn) MEETINGS The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Mental Health Services will be held on Thursday. June 14, 1983 at 12:30 p.m. in the conference room. Any in­ terested person is invited to attend. NOTICE A board of directors meeting for Community Action Agency will be held Monday, June 13, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. the third floor 7-E, State St, Battle Creek._________ Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) Cards of Thanks The family of Vera Geiger wish to thank our relatives, friends and neighbors for their kindness, comfort and concern during our recent loss. We are so grateful for the donations to the Heart Fund, the luncheon served by the Woodland United Methodist Women, and all who sent cards and flowers. Our special thanks to Pennock Hospital, nurses, aides. Dr. Tromp, and Dr. Wildern for their excellent care of Vera. Special thanks also to Gary Koops for his kindness and help, and to Rev. Con­ stance Hefflefinger and Rev. Timothy Rothfuss for their comforting thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. Paul H. Geiger Mr. & Mrs. Roland Geiger and family Mr. & Mrs. Dale Geiger and family JOBS WANTED WANTED: Baby-sitting in your home, by 16- and 17year-old girls in Middleville area. Call 795-9237, anytime. EXPERIENCED BABY­ Ninth grade. MOBILE HOME ROOFS: SITTER: Stop leaks and noise, 4-12 Middleville High School. Will pitch, 1-ft. overhang, R-26 do light housework. Can not insulation, $3 sq. ft. Huskv, 1- provide own transportation. 795-7363, Middleville. 800-2924)679. (6-23) Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Will give room and board and some wages to a live-in helper. Poono 963-5359, Battle Creek. (6-16) MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Richard and Jeannette Ogden will celebrate their 25th anniversary on June 11. They will be renewing their wedding vows’ also on June 11, at 4 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. An open house will follow from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ogdens* home at 827 ~ Washington St., Hastings. MISCELLANEOUS HAHN ROTOT1LLER: 4 hp.. $140. 852-9245. (6-9) HA VE EQUIP, to clean boat slips. Call after 5 p.m. for free estimate. 795-9365, Middleville. (6-23) s. Newest Citizens at Pennock FOR SALE: 7 horse Troy tiller, $900, two years old. 945-2165. FOR SALE: Pickup camper, 104 ft., fully equipped, 1,500 lbs.. Charger, $800. 367-2385, Woodland. It’s A Boy Dawn and Richard Sr., Hastings, June 2, 7:18 a.m., 9 lbs. 9 oz.; Cynthia and Richard Gingerich, Shelbyville, June 2, 5:29 p.m., 8 lbs. 11 oz.; Diane and Donald Dutcher, Freeport, June 3. 2:44 a.m., 7 lbs. 14 oz.; William and Sharon Boyle, Richland, June 3, 6; 19 p.m., 8 lbs. 1 oz.; Peggy and Dennis Hubbel, Hastings, June 7,6:37 p.m., 9 lbs. 64 HORSE DRAWN BUGGY: $350, very old. Call 945-2976 after 8 p.m. TENT FOR SALE: 8'X10' Coleman Classic, only used three times. 948-2769 or 9488226 after 5 p.m. FOR SALE: 84 ft. Real-Lite camper. Call 852-9644 after 4 p.m. WANTED WANTED: Rabbit hutch and large dog house, reasonable. Call 945-2436. PETS FOR SALE: Seven-week-old puppies, German shepherd and... Make nice farm dogs. Seven males, $2 each. 9454697. FOUND LOST DOG: Golden retriever, 14-year-old female; in Tanner Lake Rd., M-37 area. Answers to “Tanner”. 945-9708. (tfn) FARM EQUIPMENT FARM TRACTOR. COM­ BINE and equipment parts New and Used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TA’s, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS Daily. Stamm Equipment Company U.S. 131 at Wayland, MI 792-6204 or 877-4666. also on M-50 4 mile west of Lake Odessa, MI Phone 374-8801.- FOR SALE: Two 14x28 6-ply tractor tires and tubes, 95 percent tread, $200. 945-2982, after 6 p.m. (6-16) Travel Trailers FOR SALE OR TRADE: 1976 Prowler travel trailer, 19 ft., self-contained, A-l condition. 623-8162. Delton. (6-23) MOTORCYCLES DIRT BIKES: 77 Yamaha 175IT, $600; ’72 Suzuki 125TS, $300; ’81 Maico490, $950. 8529245. (6-9) FOR SALE: 1973 Honda, 4,500 miles, as is. $200. Phone 945-2976 after 8 p.m. 1975 HONDA MOTORCYCLE: XL350, 600 miles, like new. 948-8191. Boats LARSON: 174 ft.. l.O. 140 hp. Merc Cruiser, less than 150 hours, $4,000. 795-3779, Middleville. Hastings Banner Telephone The Western Michigan Poison Center (WMPC) wants to alert the public about the possibility of arsenic poisoning from some types of ant poisons. The two products most often involved in cases treated by WMPC are Terro Ant Killer by Senoret and Fatsco Ant Poison, but there are also many other brands on the market. The cases of arsenic poisoning have been steadily increasing. In 1976 the Center treated 9 cases, and in 1982, over 55 cases. The poison center would like to see these numbers decrease. We are urging parents of small children to use caution if they must use these products at home. The products themselves are very ap­ pealing to children and pets. The product is sticky, sweet and tastes good. However, the syrup is laced with arsenic. It is usually placed on a small piece of cart’ board or a cotton ball and placed in an ant- infested area, like the floor ora corner of a room, Less than one teaspoon of the syrup can seriously poison a small child. Many parents have called WMPC saying, "I'm sure this isn't going to be a problem, or he only licked the card board a couple of times, but I though I’d just call and double check." We want parents to know that no exposure to these products should be considered minor. Thev should contact WMPC in every case. ' USED CA&S and TRUCKS FOR SALE: 1964 Corvair, $400 Firm. 945-2000, Hastings, (tfn) 1978 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO: Automatic, 305, V8, power steering and power brakes, air conditioning, beautiful. Art Meade Auto Sales, .18-8111, Hastings. 1979 CHEVROLET 4 TON PICKUP: Automatic, power steering and power brakes, gas saver. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings. 1971 CHEVY IMPALA: V-8, automatic transmission, P.S., P.B., body good, runs good. Call after 5 p.m., 7261143, Vermontville. (6-21) 1979 BUICK LeSABRE CUSTOM 4-DR. - Perfec: condition, low miles. Art Meade Auto Sales, 943-8111, Hastings. 1977 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88 ROYALE 4-DR. SEDAN: Full power. Art Meade Auto Sales. 948-8111, Hastings. 1975 OLDS FOR SALE: 88 Royal, 4 dr., V-8, automatic, P.S., P.B. & air, $1,300. Phone 948-8264. after 6 p.m. (6-21) FOR SALE: 1982 Escort, automatic, stereo, brakes, steering. 23,700 miles. Call 891-9167, Caledonia. FOR SALE: 1981 Citation, 4dr., burgundy, air, cruise, low mileage. Phone 915-9429. CAMARO: 1978, economical 6 stick, power steering, power brakes, tilt, stereo cassette. $3,500. Phone 7959889, Middleville. experienced. Fee paid. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. 132 N. Kalamazoo Mall. 1974 DUSTER FOR PARTS: Slant 6 engine. 8.000 miles, rebuilt, $100. 721-3365, after 4 p.m.. Ban field HELP WANTED: Clerical secretary, filing clerks & receptionists. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service, 132 N. Kalamazoo Mall. FOR SALE: Solid bunk beds with mattresses, excellent condition, $175. 795-9237. Middleville. 1971 DELTA 88: $300, runs good. 623-8629. (616) 945-9554 948-8051 Poison Center issues toxic warning 1975 TORINO: One owner car. 48,000 actual miles, mechanically well main­ tained but has rust. Priced at wholesale book value, $825. Phone 945-2610. HOUSEHOLD The Heatings Banner... 948-BOS1 to the FOR SALE: Spinet-console piano, bargain. Wanted: responsible party to take LADIES: Join a company on over low monthly payments the grow. Full- or part-time on spinet piano. Can be seen with Cameo. Transfer locally. Write Credit inquiries welcome. Call Manager. P.O. Box 537. Cindy, 616^85-1258. (6-9) Shelbyville, IN 46176. EXPANDING my business. Need poeple part-time or full-time. Car necessary. For FIREWOOD appointment, call 948-2023 or 945-9423. Hastings. (6-16) FIREWOOD FOR SALE: HELP WANTED: Group Soft and hard. Call 367-3431, health claims, adjuster Woodland. FOR SALE: Speed Queen wringer washer. $25. 9452165. Do you see news? Give us a call. Subscribe STRAWBERRIES: You pick strawberries at S & S Farm Market, located three miles south of Middleville on M-37 starting about June 15, 40c lb. in your container (dish pans work very nice). Call for more details, 795-9758. (616) END OF SEASON AMANA GAS FURNACE SALE: All new. 80.000 B.t.u., $495; 105,000 B.t.u., $545; one only H.T.M. heat and cooling unit, $1,563; one only H.T.M. plus, $1,099. Cash and carry. Farrell’s Healing and Cooling, 802 E. Grand St. The open house will be hosted by their children: Rick and Jolene Ogden and granddaughter Jennifer; and Ronald and Jackie Ogden. Richard Ogden end Jeannette Golnek were married June 7. t9S» by Pastor Trinklein at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Friends and relatives are Invited for the celebration. 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Return the coupon (left) with o check for $2.50 to Ths Nestfofs Berawr end become better informed I � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-06-16.pdf df2bd57cc3b0538b8f38a357773ff19f PDF Text Text June 16,1983 News-Wrap Up 10 percent from last year City asks for ruling on horses Hastings School Board adopts $7.2 million budget Tuesday The City ol Mailings has asked for a declatory juttgenmt in circuit court on whether an individual has the right to pasture horses on land zoned "R-S suburban residential". The action arises from a complaint against Brace Gee, $26 W. Grant SI, an attorney, by a neighbor who objects to Gee's keeping hones on 50 acres ad­ jacent to Cotntry Club Dr. According to section 3.171 of the city uning ordinances, “the keeping of farm animals, fowl, or wild animals olher than cuatoerary pets not used for husbandry or gain" is prohibited on land zoned R-S. Gee argues that the horses - three gekfags and an is-year-old mare — cotdd hot poaaibly he used tor husbandry. lie also says three Is no by Norma Peterson The Hastings Board of Education unanimously approved a budget totaling $7,296,562 for the 1983-84 school year at Tuesday night's meeting. This figure represents a 10.3 percent in­ crease over last year's $6,617,544 budget. (/‘The budget is based on the facts we have ‘ atUhis time,” Superintendent Robert Miller said. “It is based on the recommendations of ibe K-12 study committee.” The budget includes the restoration of the six hour day which will bring back two and two-thirds teaching positions, a junior high science position and a high school math position. It also includes salary and fringe benefits for a curriculum director. Miller said that the board settled on a salary in the range of $32,000 to $36,000 fo- a curriculum director. He said he budgeted the high figure to allow some leeway. There are budge* reductions in two areas. Administrative salaries were reduced by 1.3 Get aayi that R-S daatyuted anaa are the only araaa within the dty where «xh a prahibitton affiiea. He uyi that than * no aach prohibition on pail hl R-laoned area, cd which Na home jm Gnat SI. ia an my backyard with an problem, but I'm not going to," says Gee Gae alao arema that the boraao are not a bother to anyone, ainca they are kept Mn feet from the nmrast house. “I think tNs whole INug is a Jake," he says. Gee indlcatea that he wU ask for a sisnmary Judgement to dismiss the complaint an soon as be knows which circuit cart judge win handle the case. The motion for declaratory judgement was made FrMsy by Ionia -Attorney Jobs MpNamara, after Hath* City AtMHrey Richard Shaw dtaaiaeed Nouri!Him the case. Shaw b one of Gee's tew partem. Council office seeker knocked out of race mrdaldmnM la tke Nownter Odd Sharon Vickery, Hastings city clerk, says Pattok-s petition was dated trior tbetnUartionof signatures, contrary The dhi has eeven days friUq petition deadline to verify peUttena. The ruling which Invalidated Pattak's petition was made June 7, by Heath* City Attorney Richard Shaw. Pat Ink was unavailable for comment Zoning board moots June 21 The Hastings Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will meat op dime a, at 7;Nn.m. “ “* C<"“dl in pUcathm for varlanoe-from BUI and Francos Hoaghntorutore the property of S17 W. Green St The rwtaraUndeca ant conform to the Zoom Ordhiance Section 34N. Mimdes of the meeting wUl ba. available for public 11011100 at the oHice of the city dark ta Haath* EDC group sets summer meetings The City-County Economic Devefopraent Commhrioo win meet on Wednesday, June >, a and July «, u, and a at 7 pm. in the Hastings Qty Council Chambers Io plan their "In­ dustry Contact and Response Program." June 15 and a were can­ celled and July « added. Mimta of the meeting will be available at the Hmtings Area ' Chamber of Commerce, 115 S. Jef­ ferson St, Hastings Father’s Day Specials See Page 7 percent and the capital outlay for the pur­ chase of buses was reduced by 32 percent over last year. There is no provision for the purchase of buses in this year's budget. Increases in expenditures over last year are in the following areas: 23 percent in­ crease in instructional supplies. 57 percent increase for textbooks. 72 percent increase for the Driver’s Education program. 8 percent increase for administrative supplies, 15 percent increase for office supplies. 10.5 percent increase for electricity, 9 percent for fuel. There is a 504 percent increase in the area of instructional equipment. Last year. $7,650 was budgeted and the 1983-84 budget calls for $46,225. Maintenance of buildings and grounds reflects a 41 percent increase for salaries and maintenance projects This does not include the roof repair and window replacement program which is being financed by a separate bond issue. The budget is based on ttw enrollment of 3,650 students and 450 adult education students. . • .* • • Miller said that the increase in state aid will be approximately $132 per pupil over last year. ”1 am very pleased to state that you have a balance before you and I recommend that you try to hold on to it," Miller told the board Retiring board member Richard Groos pointed out that the board started the fiscal year with a $362,000 deficit and that the 198384 budget reflects a $35,000 cash balance. "Wp can control most of our expenses, our biggest problem is the state,” Miller added. Hastings millage date set, school contracts changed Up 7.5%, Increase $249,460. Includes bud­ get for almost 3 new full-time positions. Qenprg/ AdmWstitfon Saiarigy Down 1.3%, reduced $1,068. Ssb99f Administration SaMea: Up 173%, Increased $37,900. Includes budget for new % time principal and full time curriculum director. The Hastings Board of Education set the date for a millage election and accepted changes in contracts with two unions, Tuesday. The board approved a millage election on Sept. 12, but did not yet specify the amount of millage increase to be requested or the ballot wording. Changes in the contract with the Hastings Education Association will now allow a school librarian to work hours negotiated between the HEA and school administrators, rather than the 8 a m. to 3:15 p.m. workday specified in the contract Robert Miller, acting superintendent, said that the change will allow the library to be open after school and possibly sortie evenings. The HE A has also given the administration the go ahead to hire a half-time teacher­ principal for Southeastern school, providing a laid off teacher is recalled to either a full or part-time position. Other changes include the addition of two working days for staff members. One day will be a planning day before school opens Continued to page 14 Courthouse employees plan vote by Steve Horton The 59-member Barry County Courthouse Employees Association has scheduled a ratification vote on a new contract for next Thursday at 5 p.m. in the probate court The move fallows a wrap-up of negotiations between representatives of the employees’ grcx<> and the county board of com­ missioners on Tuesday. A tenative settlement on a basic contract had been reached at the May 31 bargaining session, but the sides met once more to iron out an agreement with the-houseparents at the county’s juvenile home who are mem­ bers of the association. "For all practical purposes the contract was settled at that time (May 31),” said Carolyn Coleman, chairman of the com­ missioners' personnel committee. "We had (however) special things to work out with the employees at the juvenile home. They stay overnight so they have problems unique to their situation.” Coleman said the special terms with the houseparents would be an addendum to the basic pact. If the employees approve the pact, then the commissioners are expected to take action on the matter at their June 28 session. Both Coleman and Roxanna Maxson, a member1 of the employees’ negotiating session, said a lot of emphasis during this year’s talks was on "clearing up contract language" for the benefit of both sides. Describing the process as "cleaning up the contract", Coleman explained that two years ago the length of the contract with the em­ ployees was expanded and became more detailed. "This was the first time since then that we (the two sides) have had a chance to clear up certain problems with language. "It was to the benefit of both sides," she added. Maxson agreed with that assessment, saying that the talks did involve "a lot of language changes that helped clear up some (existing) vague areas”. There was a salary increase negotiated, but details on amount and percentage of increase were not revealed. Council to add summer taxes for school system The Hastings City Council formally resolved Monday night to add the Hastings Area School's summer tax rate to the city’s tax rolls. The actual resolution to spread the sum­ mer taxes was made last month. Monday night, council voted to add a certain tax rate, as set by the Hastings School District. Due to an error in publication, a resolution by the Barry County Intermediate School District to add its present tax rate to the tax rolls will be made in a special meeting Thursday, at 5 p.m.. BSICD officials met Wednesday at 5 p.m. to approve the new rate, in accordance with the Truth in Taxation Law. Public Act 5 requires the school district to publish an increase in the tax rate seven days prior to approving the change. Council also voted Monday night to authorize Hastings Police Chief Mark Steinfort to seek bids for a new police car. The money for the vehicle will be made available through the city’s new 1983-84 budget. Volume 128, No. 24 Hartings, Michigan Thursday, Juno 16,1983 Wibalda named board president after his election win, Toburen wins other seat by Robert J. Johnston George Wibalda, 61, was elected as president vf the Hastings Board of Education, Tuesday, after being re-elected to his forth far year term on the board, Monday. Wibalda, of 4509 Tillotson Lake Rd., received 504 votes in the four man school board election for two seats. Winning the other seat was newcomer James Toburen, 36, of 914 Glenwood Dr., who was the top vote getter at 645 votes. Other contenders were Hugh Fullerton, 44, of 625* W. Green St., 337 votes, and Michael Trahan, 38, of 700 S. Cass St., with 289 votes. Wibalda said that lie dhta’t read the election results as any specific mandate for him or the school board. "If they (voters) made up they’re minds they didn’t want me, they would vote me out," Wibalda said. Toburen, however, said that he did see the election results as a sign that people want to get on with the job of rebuilding the school system and moving toward a spirit of cooperation throughout the community. "Now I’m looking forward to meeting with our new superintendent, Carl Scheessel, to learn what his ideas are for the school system," Toburen said. "I’m looking for­ ward to working with him to accomplish what I hope will be mutually attainable goals.” Wibalda said that even though be hoped be could benefit the district by serving as board president, he thought that the most im­ portant work of the board is done through team effort of the board, the superintendent and other staff members. He said that he thought the new superin­ tendent will have a lot of input into the millage proposal that is being placed before the public in September. “That’s one of the reasons (the election) is being set for September.” Wibalda said. The new beard president would not comment on what specific items he would like to see as part of a millage package, but he did ask tor feedback from the public on the proposal. "One of the things I'll work for is to have as much community input as we can have,” he continued. "That's the bottom line, is to have people involved." He added that the public must be kept involved whether a millage increase is being sought or not. Toburen said that, as he stated before the election, he is in favor of a millage increase and will wort to get it passed. "Passing a millage in and of itself will not be the solution to our problems,” he said. "We must continue to demonstrate to the community sound financial management.” Toburen is treasurer and a member of the board of directors at Flexfab. Inc. and is a director of Pro Line Co. Wibalda is retired as an E.W. Bliss Co. foreman. Incumbent Richard Groos did not seek re­ election. In elections elsewhere in the county: Maple Valley's voters turned down a request for a 1.5 mill one year increase, but approved a renewal of a three year, 16.71 operational millage. The requested increase, which Superin­ tendent Carroll Wolff had predicted would generate roughly $140,000, was defeated 532 to 299. The renewal measure was approved by a vote of 559 to 271. Wolff said the entire school program would have to be evaluated to determine what effect defeat of the millage increase would have on operation of the Maple Valley system. Elected Monday to the two-four year terms on the Maple Valley Board of Education were Paula Cole, 3334 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville, and Irma Gene Baker, 57, both of Vermontville. Mrs. Cote received 434 votes and Mrs. Baker 387. Other candidates in that race were James Bryan, 37, of Nashville, 289 votes; David Hagon, 37, of Nashville, 244 votes; and Ronald Wheeler, 43, of Nashville, 155 votes. Board members Virginia Fox and Charles Viele, Sr., whose terms expire June 30, did not seek re-election. Lakewood voters ousted incumbent Janet Thomas, 48. of Lake Odessa, who was seeking her second term on the board. Winning seats were Larry Daniels, 44, of Lake Odessa with 274 votes and incumbent Donald Foltz, 42, of Sunfield with 296. Thomas had 248 votes. A total of 431 votes were cast, ap­ proximately seven percent of the 6,000 registered voteis. In Middleville, voters approved a 4.5 mill renewal with 524 yes votes against 247 no votes. Both of the Thornapple-Kellogg board incumbents were re-elected. Robert Courts. 48. of 6931 Noffke Dr . Caledonia received 505 votes and Stephen Elies of 3556 Elmwood George Wibalda Beach Rd., Middleville received 502 votes. Challenger Blanche Munjoy of 304 W. Main St., Middleville, had 407 votes. A total of 771 voters, approximately 14.8 percent of the 5,200 registered, cast ballots. Newcomer Donald Aukerman, 45, of 12860 Parker Rd., Delton won a four year seat on the Delton-Kellogg board with 351 votes and incumbent Phillip Stott of 1300 Bristol Rd., Delton gained election to his first four-year James Toburen term with 334 votes. Stott was elected last year to a one-year seat. Incumbent James Henry of 4226 Joy Rd., Shelbyville, was defeated in his bid for a second term, garnering only 270 votes. Other candidates in the election were Sylvia Forester. 49, of 5960 Head Rd., Hastings, who received 311 votes; and Ed­ ward Daniels, 55, of 17671 S. Wall Lake Rd., Cloverdale, who received 83 votes. Court of Appeals turns down burned infant mother's request The Michigan Couri of Appeals turned down Friday an application for appeal from Claudia Joyce Raynes, the Caledonia woman accused of subjecting her infant daughter to microwave radiation. Barry-Eaton Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming on March 25 refused to let Raynes plead "no contest" to a charge of child neglect and cruelty, a move that prompted both the defense and the prosection to take the case to the appeals court. Deming refused to accept a guilty plea on Feb. 25. saying that Raynes' description of the alleged offense did not fit the criminal charge. On March 25. Deming refused a piea of no contest, explaining that court rules prevent the judge from questioning the defendant about the crime, as had occurred a month before. The Barry County Prosecutors office refused to comment on the implication of the appeals court decision. Raynes, 32, 7725 Noffke Dr., Caledonia, surrendered to Wayland state police Jan. 20, and later arraigned on cruelty and neglect charges. Rayne's daughter. Tracy, was four-weeks old on Oct 31 when she was taken to Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids with burns over her arms, legs and abdomen. Doctors were forced to amputate part of Tracy's left hand, and right fool, and to remove part of her abdomen. �The Hastings Banner, Thursday. June >6, 1983 — Page 2 18-yr. old drowns in Thornapple Lake An 18 year old man drowned in Thornapple Lake near Hastings on Sunday afternoon. Rusty Pinneil, of Allegan, who was staying in the area, died after failing to swim 300 yards from the east shore where Charlton Park’s beach is located. A Walkerville woman was treated and released at Pennock Hospital Tuesday afternoon following a two car accident at the corner of Green and Michigan. City police say a cor driven by Charles E. Mulliken, 64, Walkerville, ran a red light, striking a cor driven by Robert W. Beard, 51, 320 E. Grand St. Mulliken's wife, Mary Louise, sustained a minor neck injury. The driver, and his six-year-old grandson, John Richard Mulliken, were uninjured Ben rd also escaped injury. Mulliken was ticketed for reckless driving. Barry Intermediate School District awarded career program Ann Shafer, rhxlrperun ot Mid Countie. Employment and Training (MCETC), an­ nounced that the Barry Intermediate School District < B1SD; has been awarded a contract under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act from the Mid Counties Em­ ployment and Training Consortium to operate a Career Exploration Program this summer in Barry Couity. John M. Martinoff, Executive Director d M.C.E.T.C., stated that the program will serve handicapped persons 14 through 20 years of age. The program will supplement the regular school year program with con­ structive. learn by doing experience. The participants will average 20 hours per week, for a six week period. The youth will have an opportunity to explore vocational interests and work set­ tings through the completion of woodworking, projects. Participants will explore five oc­ cupational modules, some of which include: automotive, food services, and agriculture. Counseling will be provided to hrj> establish career goals. John Fehrenfeld, Superintendent of the Barry Intermerhate School District, stated that the Career Exploration Program will play and integral part in educational and career planning of the participants. A report by the Barry County Sheriff Dept, said that Pinneil and two companions at­ tempted the distance, but that Pinneil began having difficulty about 73 yards from shore The conpamons attempted to help him. but were unable to keep him afloat, the reoort added. The incident occured at around 3 p.m Sheriff divers recovered the body at 4 26 p.m. in about 22 feet of water. Pinneil is survived by his mother. Toreen Sanders of Allegan; his father, Howard E Pinneil of West Virginia; 3 brothers. David of Florida, Alan of South Carolina, and Kelly of Allegan; 3 sisters, Mrs. Rema Rowe of Florida, Miss Sonja Pinneil of Allegan and Miss Tamara Sander of Allegan: a grand­ father, Howard R. Pinneil of West Virginia a great- grandmother, Mrs. Ruth Sherwood of Otsego; and a great- grandfather, Charles Cooley of Allegan. Friends may cal! on him Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Allegan Chapel of the Gordons Funeral Residence. Graveside services are Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Oak­ wood Cemetery in Allegan. $100 reward for theft of camp sign A $100 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for the Wednesday night theft of a large, carved sign from the Algonquin Lake YMCA camp. The sign is described as round, about 18 inches in diameters, with the words “Camp Algongiin” and an Indian head burned into the wood. “It looks like a big, wooden nickel’' says Dave Storms, YMCA director. The sign was given to the camp three days ago by Mike Smith, a Hastings pharmacist Storms says there have been many past incidents of vandalism and theft at the camp. “It takes community funds to run the camp, and it’s community finds that are being ripped off by acts of destruction," says Storms. He says that he intends to “prosecute to the full extent of the law" the individuals responsible for the theft. The case is under investigation by the Barry County Sheriff Dept. Area Births: BANNER OPINION School board moves for improvement Now that the school board election is over and politics can be set aside for the moment, we are jileased to see that the Hastings Board of E.lucation took im­ mediate action on some critical issues, Tuesday evening. We can expect our school system to be improved next year First, the budget approved for the 198344 school year is *7.29 million, up from the budget of >6.6 million adopted last year. Much of the increase is made possible through an expected increase in state aid of *132 per student. The budget includes money for a return to a six-hour school day, hiring a curriculum director, a 23 percent increase for instructional supplies, a 37 percent increase for textbooks and a 500 percent increase for instructional equipment We think these increases are necessary and we especially recognize the need for classroom materials since even the best teachers can’t teach well without updated textbooks and proper classroom equipment and supplies. The new budget even includes funds fur some computer instruction materials, a much desired addition to the educational program. AU of this is being done without asking for a millage increase. The state aid in­ crease and the ability to hold the line on spending this past year have given the schools extra money to mwe ahead for the future. To futher improve the echooh, the boarol set a millage election for September 12. We think that it is time for the board to bring a reasonable millage proposal to the community to restore some of the curriculum programs and staff positions that have been lost in the past few yean. It may not be possible to open all libraries aU of time, but certainly the public may be happy to fund partial library services. Possibly some of the comseiUng, bond, art, some athletic and other cocurricular ptofirams could be reetored. The board may also feel that some new programs are worth initiating more than restoring some lost programs. We don't propose to play the role of self-appointed school superintendents. We're sure that the new superintendent, Carl Schoesael, will have plenty of ideas on what programs should be respired, what should be forgotten and what new ideas shoud be developed. We also note that the teachers have aided the schools* money situation by agreeing to split their salary increases across several years. This may diffuse the salary issue which so strongly, hurt the millage proposal of March 1912. We won’t yet pledge our full support for a millage proposal until we see what is being proposed and how it wiU be spent, but we do agree with the school board's move to bring a new proposal to the public. Looking back to Monday’s election, the public should be chastised for its lack of interest. Only 948 people, 14 percent of the registered voters in the school district, cast ballots. Even though the school board sets the policies for education of more than 3,600 pupils and administers a budget over *7 million, the citizens of the district seem to care about the board only when “Johnny" or "Joanie" has a schedule change, a gym class cancelled o. has to raise funds to participate in a sport. If you believe, like we do, that education is important, then so is voting for school board members. Banner] -------- Hastings s_. Dr,oi,« ■„ tHe Intoaift «1 Barry Cevxty fenca 1MB Send Form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS071-830) 1952 N. Broodwcr/, P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hosting* Mirhiaan 49058 Volume:28, No. 24 —Thursday. June 16, 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County $12 pur year in adjoining counties; and *13.50 per year elsewhere It’s a GIRL Robin R. Sittas, Hastings, June 11, 1:55 p.m., 7 lbs. Wt at; Steve and Melanie GarHnger, Lake Odessa, June 12,11:43 a.m., 8 lbs. 14% ot; Sandra and Hany Rollins, Nashville, June 14,10:11 a.m., 5 lbs. 7 oz. It’s a BOY Kenneth and Hwa-Suk (Jew-Yung' Ed­ mondson, Hastings. June 9, 9:16 p.m., 3 lbs. 6% ot; Beverly Biek and David Hoaglin, Nashville, June 11,11:47 p.m., 7 lbs. 15 at ; Rodger and Susan Meyers, Sunfield, June 12, 12:56 p.m., 8 lbs. 9% ot; Linda and Carl Harms, Fastings, June 14,11:27 a.m., 7 lbs. 3 ot ; Jennifer Spohn, Delton, June 14, 8:15 p.m., 6 lbs. 15 ot; Harold and Sarah Jane Nichols, Middleville, June 11, 9:25 a.m., 8 lbs. 12 os. EDC editorial questioned To the Editor: Your June 2nd issue of the Banner states in part - “Good editorials are not the product of a few minutes at a typewriter, but are the results of careful research and careful thought.” No doubt you meant well, but how much careful research and careful thought really went into your first editorial questioning the organization of the City- County Economic Development Commission? Hasn't the Hastings Manufacturing Company and its executives played a major role in the industrial development in this area for the past seventy years? Who is more qualified to assess future industrial development in this area? Is it the ones who have been associated with this aspect of our community for the past half century? Or should the commission have named a neophyte group to assess Barry County’s industrial needs? Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Nashville TV cable system needs “more management control”, says new manager by Susan Hinckley Charier Telecommunications’ cable TV system in Nashville is well-construe ted but needs more management control to provide good quality service at equitable rates, the Nashville village council was told Thursday by John Forbes, new general manager of the firm. Newly-appointed to head the company, Forbes indicated that a change of stockholders in the firm is imminent. ’’The same entity will exist but stockholders may change,” said Forbes. He said that in the next three months the company hopes to correct “all the wrong" in the Nashville system. “It is an excellently constructed system,’’ observed Forbes, "but from an operation viewpoint I am not satisfied myself.” He said there was a “tremendous" amount of auditing necessary on the Nashville ac­ counts but could guarantee that no customer will lose any money, though the "owners (of the firm) may lose." The system presently serves 204 homes in Nashville, roughly one-third of the potential market. In action Thursday, the comcil adepted a resolution which allows Charter Telecom­ munications to use the $150,000 Nashville system as pledged collateral on a Ioan from an Indiana bank. Several council members took advantage of Forbes’ appearance to relay complaints they have received from local cable customers. Village officials cited the fact that though maintenance of a local cable office was stipulated in the consent agreement with Charter Telecom­ munications, the firm’s Main Street office has been largely unstaffed, making it dif­ ficult for Nashville customers to contact the company. Village Clerk Susan Corkwell said Nash­ ville’s village hall has been inundated with cable business calls since the system went "on line" in early spring. "The present arrangement hasn’t been satisfactory," agreed Forbes, “but manning an office may involve increased rates for Nashville." He said it was costly to keep an office staff and service technicians on hand 24 hours a day. “We have to provide a service to this community,” he noted. “What level of service do you want (to pay for)?" Flexfab awarded defense contract Flexfab Inc. in Hastings has received a defense contract to provide $26,500 worth of air duct hoses for the U.S. military services. The small firm was awarded the contract by the Defense Construction Supply Center (DCSC) of Columbus, Ohio. With an inventory of over 350,000 items, the center last year bought over $540 million worth of items that ranged from lumber and wood products to plumbing accessories such as pipe, pumps, valves and fittings. Repair parts are purchased for vehicles as simple as commercial trucks and sedans and as complex as military aircraft, ships and submarines. DCSC also buys such major end items as tractors, cranes, road machinery, forklifts and mechanized materials handling equipment. DCSC is a field installation cf the Defense Logistics Agency, Washington, D.C. The six retired Hastings Manufacturing Company personnel represent over 250 years of experience and service to our community. They have not only served in industry, but have also been deeply involved as members and leaders in various school boards, hospital boards, Commimity Chest, Red Feather, city and county government, Red Cross, service clubs, etc. They served the community in these capacities, not because they were looking for something to do, but when asked they were willing and able to serve. Certainly these same men have not sud­ denly become unaware of the needs of the commission in helping promote and aid a strong economy in our community. I strongly feel that your ‘‘careful research and careful thought” editorial did nothing but put many negative thoughts in the minds of your readers. The commission and our community does not need this type of negative thinking. The commission needs positive action and support if our community is to progress. If you cannot provide some positive sup­ port. then at least do not tear down the ef­ forts of those willing to help our community. I believe it was Harry Truman who so aptly said -- "If you can’t stand the beat, get out of the kitchen". Darrell D. Aldrich He recommended closing the Nashville cable office and establishing t centrally located office in Hastings to serve all the systems owned by Charter Telecom­ munications. If you move your office to Hastings, we assume the same (level of) service would be available to Nashville,” said Village President John Hi«hes. Trustee Gerald Kent told Forbes that it is necessary "to maintain some kind of com­ munication between the people (of Nash­ ville) and your company." Forbes concurred, and concluded that the quality of service to Nashville has been good though accounting and administration — Appointed Genevieve Hainer as village representative to the Public Library board to fill a vacancy created by the recent resignation of Mary Slag from that pool — Approved action in Small Claims Division of 56th District Court against one delinquent water customer, and reported on the success of six similar cases recently heard in that court as part of Nashville's crackdown on past due water accounts. — Approved closing Main Street between designated hours on Sept. 17 for the annua' Harvest Festival. — Reported total cost of the 1963 Spring Cleanup project at 33,037, including expense nf th<> "fmo Hlimn Hou” at thus ------- e John Forbes (standing) naw general manager of Charter Telecommunications appeared before the Nashville Village Council Thursday to “erase myths" about the cable TV service his firm provides to the village. not been good and there have been some problems with the firm's promotional offers of limited free installation and service. He promised to return to an upcoming council meeting to keep the local officials posted on the position of Charter Telecom­ munications’ Nashville operation. Forbes said his appearance before thecouncil was to "erase myths” about the system. In other business Thursday, the council: — Amended the 1983-84 budget to add an additional $1,600 to the $2,000 allocation for the local ambulance board. recycling center. — Referred toDPW committee for study cf a suggestion from local resident Oliver Downing that the $15 shut-off and turn-on fee for village water service should not apply in cases of emergency, such as repair of plumbing. — Heard a report that the Feighnar Bros, of Nashville will harvest the clover at the sewer lagoon property on Brumm Road with the village receiving one-third proceed of the crop. Police Beat A breaking and entry was reported by David HUI, 11440 E. Shore Dr., Delton, on Sunday, June 12, between 8:30 and 9 p.m. Hill told deputies that he and his wife had gone for a walk and returned to find their home had been broken into. Items taken were valued at over $200. A RADIO CASSETTE player was reported stolen Thursday from a vehicle parked in an alley behind 123 W. State St. Hastings police are investigating. VANDALS broke a window in a van parked at 235 S. Jefferson Thursday. HASTINGS city police have recovered a CB radio, found Thursday in front of a bouse on W. Apple SL A breaking and entry and vandalism were reported by Daniel R. Bush, 9955 Shaw Lake Rd., Middleville, on Monday, June 6. The owner returned from a weekend trip to find someone had poixed detergent into an aquarium, killing fish valued at $270. Entry was gained through a basement window. AUTO PARTS from a 1977 MG were reportedly stolen June 8 from a vehicle parked in front of Roebucks Auto Body Shop, S. Main St., Woodland. PUBLIC OPINION by K»n Ralbal and Elalnt OHbart Should women be sent to space? Demise of drive-in applauded by resident To the Editor: Since I don’t have a subscription to the Banner, I seldom get to read it, hence I don’t know if anyone has ever made this ob­ servation. How great it is to drive out M-37 past the place the drive-in theatre used to be and instead of that, we now see a place for children and adults to get wholesome exercise and fun. I remember back in the early 70’s some of us tried to get the drive-in closed down, with no luck. So when a new group started working on the same thing a few years ago. I admit I thought they were wasting their time. The way it worked out though I believe it was a result of prayer on many people’s part. So now everytime I drive past Spectrum and see people playing ball, etc., 1 could stand up and lead a cheer. Three cheers that something decent came out. Helen Plaunt Corinne Kelley Dave Koons Gladys Thomason Jeanne McCandlish • QUESTION • This Saturday, if all goes according to schedule, the space shuttle Challenger will lift into the Florida sky with America’s first female astronaut, 31-year-old Sally K. Ride. The historic event challenges traditional values that put a woman's place In the home. Do you think women belong in the space program ? Mike Kelley, Hastings: "1 think it’s great. It's about time women started getting in­ volved in things like that.” Stacy Morton. Hastings: "I think it’s great. It's about time women did things like that." Dave Koons, Hastings: “I don’t see what difference it makes whether the person’s male or female. If the person has the same qualifications, it snould make no dif­ ference." Gladys Thomason. Hastings: “I think it's wonderful and I'd like to be going up there with her! And I hope she gets back alright." Lyle Bristol. Hastings: "Why not? They are into everything else these days. If they're qualified, there’s no reason why not." Wayne Thomas. Woodland: "I think (Sally Ride, has worked hard for her goal, and I'm glad she attained it." Corinne Kelley. Hastings: “It’s interesting that they’re trying it. She must have all the background she needs to handle it. I think it's exciting." Jeanne McCandlish, Hastings: “I think it's great. It’s about lime." �The Hastings Bonner. Thursday. June 16. 1983 — Page 3 'euu& . Sabin Kents to observe their 50th Brown-Whittemore united in marriage Susan Christine Whittemore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Whittemore, 14593 Banfield Rd. and Jeffery Lynn Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brown, 312 Reynolds Rd. were united in marriage at the Church of God, 765 Andrus, Battle Creek on May 14, 1983. Lynn Drumm and Jim Spindlow were the honor attendants. Soloist was Cathy Cogswell, accompanied by Melody Good. The bride, a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, is employed by Ritzee Drive In. The groom, a graduate of Springfield High School, is employed by Fairlane Apart­ ments, 719 Ave. A, where the couple are new residing. Kauffman-Blocher united in marriage Lois Kaye Kauffman and Wayne Leo Blocher were united in marriage on March 26. 1983 at Bowne Center United Methodist Church. Reverend James Kinsey performed the double ring ceremony in the presence of 200 guests. Vocalists were Mrs. Carla Neil and Denny Myers, Mrs. Marion Price rendered the traditional wedding music. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Clair Kauffman of Alto, and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Blocher of Esher, Ontario. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an empire-waisted gown of white chiffon with a Queen Anne neckline, trimmed in Vienese lace. The chapel length veil of sheer illusion net was also appliqued with Vienese lace. She carried a bouquet of burgundy and white roses with stephanotis and baby’s breath. The matron of honor was Mrs. Janis Hollingsworth, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Gerri Klahn, and Miss Heidi Elzinga, daughter of the groom. They wore empire-waisted gowns of burgundy and carried bouquets of spring flowers. Greg Blocher, brother of the groom, served as best man. Michael Blocher and Eric Elzinga, son of the groom, were groomsmen. Ushers were Tom Hollingsworth and Jim Atkinson. Fur her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Kauff­ man wore a pale mint green floor length (•own with, matching jacket. Mrs. Blocher, mother of the groom, wore an aquamarine floor length gown with matching jacket. Both mothers wore corsages of spring flowers. The reception was held at the Hastings Elks Temple. Mr. and Mrs. Leo I-nftns served as master and mistress of ceremonies. Ms. LaVon VanBuren, friend of the bride, attended the guest book. Assisting at the reception were Mrs. Donna Conger, Mrs. Karen Marr, and Mrs. Cheryl Larabee. Mr. and Mrs. Blocher honeymooned in Las Vegas. Nev. and will be making their home in Esher, Ontario. exchange vows Sandra L. Downing and Ramond R. Bartend were united in marriage on May 21, 1983 at St. Cyrlte Catholic Church. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Oliver J. Downing, of Nashville and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Barlond of Vermontville. Jamie Yarger, cousin of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Jane Williams and Nancy Brady. Junior bridesmaids were Marde Reid and Lynette Brumm. Flower girls were Nicole Reid and Michelle Dennis. They wore taffeta gowns in rainbow colors. Gordon Gardner, friend of the groom, served as bestman. Groomsmen were Jim Travoli and Wayne Stine Ringbearers were Brian Dennis and Brent Stine. Ushers were Lane Brumm aid Steve Bigford. Host and hostess of the ceremonies were Doug and MarabeUe Yarger and Wayne and Penny Cogswell. The couple are now making their home in Vermontville. Birthday party set for Floyd Armour, age 90 In celebration of his 90th birthday on June 19, Floyd Armour of Hastings will be honored with an open house at the home of Mrs. Wayne Am our at 3974 Campground Rd,, Hastings from 2 to 4 p.m. Floyd was bom June 26, 1893, the son of Hamilton and Emma Armour. He has lived i n Barry County the best par t of his life. No gifts, please. Vorvas will celebrate 50th anniversary Vander Wegs to observe 25 years Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vander Weg of 1453 N. Charlton Park Rd.. Hastings, will observe their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house. Sunday, June 19. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at their home. The open house is being given by their children: Mr. and Mrs. Dale (Terri) Eaton and daughter of Nashville, and Mr. and Mrs. Tim (Linda) Campbell of Sears. Bob and Joan were united in marriage on June 15, 1958, at Gun Lake. Friends and relatives are invited to help celebrate! Mr. and Mrs. H. Sabin Kent of 1169 Wall Lake Drive. Delton will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house. Saturday. June 18, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the nome of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs Roger J. Hubbell of 166Summit Drive, Battle Creek. H. Sabin Kent and the former Frances E Williams were married June 17, 1933 in the First Methodist Church, LaGrange, Indiana The open house is hosted by their daught'T and son-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Roger J. Hubbell, granddaughter, Shaune K. Hubbell and grandson. Steven R. Hubbell of Browns Summit, North Carolina . The Kents formerly resided in Battle Creek before moving to 1169 Wall Lake Drive. Delton. During the winter months, they reside at 761 Harbor Circle, Ellenton. Florida. He was manager of Memorial Park Cemetery in Battle Creek for 23 years until he went to DeNooyer Chevrolet as a salesman. He retired from there in 1978 after 18 years. She worked in the office at PattenMichigan Monument Company in Battle Creek and retired in 1978 after 18 years. He is a member of Battle Creek Lodge No. 12 F&AM, the Saladin Shrine and Battle Creek Chapter No. 355 Order of the Eastern Star, where he is a past patron. In Florida, he belongs to the Colony Cove Square Club and is currently president of the Florida - Battle Creek Club. She is a member of Battle Creek Chapter No. 355 Order of the Eastern Star where she isapartmatron In Florida, she is a member of the Colony Cove Star Club. No gifts are requested. Mr. and Mrs. William John Vorva of Brooklodge Rd., Delton, will observe their 50th anniversary Saturday, June 18 with a 5:30p.m. mass, followed by a reception at St Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton. Mr. and Mrs. Vorva were married Sept. 12, 1933 at St. Alberts Church in Dillonvale, Ohio. They moved from Romulus, to Delton six years ago. Mr. Vorva is retired from Monsanto Chemical Co. in Trenton where he was employed for 25 years. Mrs. (Ruth Faye) Vorva helps out in her daughter’s shop, Ruthies of Delton. She also enjoys quilting. He is an avid gardener, hunter and bowler. The couple's children are Ruth Shoup of Delton, Robert Vorva of Kalamazoo, Gerald Vorva of Galesburg, Regis Vorva of Kalamazoo and William Vorva who died in 1954. Tliere are 22 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. Friends and relatives are cordially welcome to attend the mass and open house reception. The parents of JoDee MacDonald and Tony Pruden would like to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children. JoDee is the daughter of Bryce and Amanda MacDonald of Route -No. 1 Ver­ montville. Tony is the son of Nancy Pruden of West Unity, Ohio and the late Robert Pruden. Tony graduated from Charlotte High School and is employed by Fowler’s Inc. JoDee graduated from Maple Valley High School and is employed by Oxford Management Grotg). An Aug. 13 wedding is being planned. Leo Vromans to celebrate their 40th Mr. and Mrs. Leo Vroman of Lake Odessa will observe their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 3 at their home. The open house is being hosted by their children and grandchildren. Leo and Marge were.united in marriage on July 3. 1943 at St. Patrick's Church in Por­ tland. Relatives, friends and neighbors are in­ vited to the celebration. Your presence is the only gift desired. County Seat £ounye Lunches & Dinners Served ... til 10 p.m. Monday thru Thursday, Friday and Saturday til Midnight. — CLOSED SUNDAY — 128 South Jefferson, Hastings OWNED AND OPERATED BY ... Gary and Carla Rizor Wolff-Jones engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Wolff of Nashville announce the engagement of their daughter. Tammy, to Michael Jones, the son of Dr. and Mrs. Martin Jones of Lansing. The wedding will take place August 13. 1983. 5L win open FRIDAY, JUNE 17 • KITCHEN OPENS at 11:00 A.M. • MacDonald-Pruden engagement told CHIROPRACTORS Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is m keeping with the dignity of your proiession Please have your office telephone me if you d like to discuss our unique program 891*1136 CALEDONIA OR 451-3144 GRAND RAPIDS Congratulations: Jim Toburen George Wibalda For your success in the Hastings school election. Let’s all get behind them and work together for the improvement of the schools. Pd. bj Fullerton («* S|*O‘I Board P.O. Box 24. HutUMO. Ml 49058 Hugh S. Fullerton Nancy Fechner, superintendent of the Hastings Post Office, has a tasty meat and potato recipe that only takes five minutes to prepare before it’s baked in the over. Climbing the career ladder to a top spot in I've spoke German from the time I was the local post office has been a challenge for little." Hastings’ Nancy Fechner. Nancy has close ties to Germany because Thirteen years ago Nancy was the first her grandmothers and other relatives still woman mail carrier in the city of Hastings live there. Most of her relatives are located and now she’s the first female' in a in the Kgssd! area of western Germany. .’.When I management position here al the post office. \ r Shj’iy^ileidGernfiany.Uvxi Fresh out of high school when she started was11,T stayed for the whole summer. Now her career, the petite 18-year-old wielded every three or four years I try to get back." mail bags (up to 30-pounds worth) like a pro. Traveling is one of Nancy’s hobbies. “I try She credits the work experience on her to take at least one or two good trips every parents* farm for being able to handle the year,” she said. Visiting California and Las physically demanding aspects of her Job in Vegas were two highlights. the early days. The trip to Las Vegas was related to her When she started work in 1970, Nancy membership in a professional organization, notes that there were not that many women the National Association ol Postal Super­ in the post office delivering mail...and it was visors. She was a delegate to that group's rough." national convention and served on the VIP Determined to do a good job regardless, committee. Nancy has served as treasurer of she went about her rounds despite the stares the Kalamazoo brand) of the organization and the whistles and other job related too. frustrations. She is a member of the Mall City chapter of Today, i3-years later, Nancy is the the Business Women’s Association and the superintendent of the Hastings post office, National Association of Assistant Post­ the second highest position at the local masters. facility. She is in charge of the clerks and When it comes to seeking recreation, carriers and the delivery of mail in addition Nancy has a multitude of interests. to writing reports. She works directly under “I try to stay active in something," she Postmaster Robert Brogan. When he is on comments. She plays tennis and racquetbail vacation or gone for another reason, Nancy and has taken up golf this year. is in complete charge. Of her golf game, Nancy chuckles. "I’m Between those years, she has worked long terrible...but, I plan to take lessons.” hours, odd-shifts, and taken supervisory . She has been a cross-county skiier for a training at places like Chicago and number of years and just recently decided to Washington D.C. venture into downhill skiing and join the She worked out of the Hastings office for a Kalamazoo Ski CIud. decade and then out of the Kalamazoo office This week, she is undertaking a new ad­ for three years. venture as part of a 13-member crew on a Of her success, she says, “I was always large sail bop.l. The group planned to sail out ready to stick my neck out." of Boston and sail around the areas of During her fit st 10 years with the post Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. office, Nancy served as a carrier, clerk and a “I have been on small sailing boats, but sub. never a large one like this. It should be fun.” She received her management training out At home, Nancy enjoys macrame and of the Kalamazoo office which involved decorating. assignments such as serving as the "officer “I like to have people crer and enjoy en­ in charge" of the Comstock Park Post Office tertaining. and the Portage Post Office with its 28-mail “I really enjoy singing in the choir at sorters and 35-carrters. Grace Lutheran Church too,’’ she said. She’s also been in charge of the computer A member of Grace Lutheran, Nancy’s favorite recipe is published in the church area at the Kalamazoo office and served as delivery supervisor. women’s cookbook. It’s the same recipe she "I’ve always really liked Hastings and is sharing with readers of the Banner. when the superintendent’s job became “I thought about giving a German recipe. available here, I wanted to come back." But we make everything from scratch (and In high school, Nancy had never thought Memory; and I wouldn’t know how to write it about working for the post office. In her down," she said. senior year, she submitted applications to Nancy’s featured recipe is a "real good various businesses and then someone and fast” meat and potato meal. "It takes only five minutes to put together. suggested that she take a Civil Service test. She was 17 when she took the test and shortly I often don’t have much time to cook so this after was hired to begin learning her mail has been a good recipe for me. carrier job just a few weeks before "It's a good one to take on picnics or to graduation from Hastings High in 1970. reunions when everyone gets together and “If it hadn't been for my upbringing on the brings a dish to pass," she said. farm, I never would have made it when I started in the Post Office," said Nancy. Nancy’s TaterTots and Beef The daughter of Wolfram and I tee Fechner who were married in Germany, Nancy was Ingredients: 2 to 3-pounds hamburger; 1bom in Hastings soon after the couple moved pkg. Lipton onion soup mix; 1-can cream of to America. mushroom soup mixed with L-can of milk; and 1-large pkg. tat er toLs. Nancy has a 23-year-old sister and a 21year-old brother. Growing up in the country near F-eeport Press raw hamburger into a 9 by 13-inch meant that Nancy received her elementary pan. Layer soup mix. tater tots, and top with soup and milk mixture. Bake at 350-degrees education at the former one-room Rogers for 1-hour and 15-minutes or until meat is School. There were only two other students in her grade at that time, she said. done. Serves eight to ten 'Cheddar cheese soup or cream of chicken soup may also be Because of her German heritage. Nancy speaks German fluently used instead of cream of mushroom). "I don't even remember learning it. For as long as I can remember I knew it because �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, June 16, 1983 — Page 4 Donald Green A memorial service Thursday. June 16. Methodist Church for who died May 28 in Donna M. Kenneda Rose J. Sweet ___ DELTON - Mrs. Donna M. Kenneda. 57. of 215 S. Grove St., died suddenly Wednesday. June 8. 1983. She was bom Sept. 26. 1925 in Carlton Township, Barry County, the daughter of Bert and Edith (Blanchard) Howe. She lived most of her lifetime in the Battle Creek and Barry County areas. She was employed by Two-Johns and the GayNineties in Battle Creek. Mrs. Kenneda is survived by a daughter, Barbara Steele of Battle Creek; three sons, Jack Steele of Hastings, James Steele of Ceresco, and Warren Steele of Delton; five grandchildren; three great - grandchildren; two sisters. Mrs. Doris Johnson of Battle Creek and Mrs. Cariene Peck of Las Vegas, Nevada; a brother, Mike Howe and a half­ brother, Morrissey Leibarger, both of Las Vegas, Nevada. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 11 at 11 a.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Pastor Gary Stevens of­ ficiated. Interment was in Rutland Township Cemetery. HASTINGS - Mrs. Rose J. Sweet. 91. for­ merly of 2900 Roush Rd.. Hastings, died Tuesday. June 14, 1983 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. She was born in Hayfield. Minn. onSept. 1.1891. the daughter of Carl and Betsy (Thoe) Hauglum. She moved to North Dakota in 1905 with her parents wiiere they homesteaded. In 1919, she married Joseph Sweet of Middleville. They came to their farm home on Roush Road in 1936 from Vermontville. They farmed there for many years. Mr. Sweet died on May 29, 1966. Mrs. Sweet is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Cleona Radcliff of Fl. Pierce, Fla. ; six grandchildren; ten great - grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Alga Mockel of Ray, N.D. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 17 from the Wren Funeral Home, with Rev. James Hilgendorf of­ ficiating. Burial will be in Striker Cemetery. Donald A. Swan_________ will be held at 1 p.m. at Nashville United Donald J Green. 42, Santa Clara Medicai Center at San Jose, Calif. The son of Jack and Virginia (Hess) Green of Nashville. Donald was a 1959 graduate of Nashville W.K. Kellogg High School. He attended Central Michigan University for one year and later received an associate degree in administration from Brevard Junior College in Melbourne, Florida, and also attended San Jose State College. He served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by a son, Brian, and daughters Tammy and Angela, all of San Jose; his parents; a sister. Mrs. Gary (Judith) Rodocker of Kalamazoo and his maternal grandmother, Theressa Hess of Nashville. Rev. Leonard Putnam will officiate at the memorial service Thursday. Graveside services at Lakeview Cemetery will follow for interment of cremains. A memorial service was held on May 30 in San Jose DOWLING • Mr. Donald A. Swan, 56. of 9042 S. Bedford Rd., died Thursday. June 9, 1983 at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. He was bom in Nashville on Sept. 29.1926, the son of Emmett and Myrtie (Pullman) Swan. He attended Nashville schools. After school, he worked as a carnival employee for the World of Pleasure Shows for several years traveling around the United States. He married the former Shirley Szendre on July 14. 1950 and they came to Hastings shortly after their marriage. He was employed for several years by the Oliver Co. in Battle Creek and then by Sheriff-Goslin Co. for 15 years. Since 1974, he nad owned and operated Swan Siding and Roofing Co. of Dowling. He had lived in the Dowling-Banfield area for the past 28 years. He was a member of Dowling Country Chapel and Battle Creek Home Builders Association. Mr. Swan is survived by his wife, Shirley; three daughters. Mrs. William (Mickey) Fisk and Miss Anita Swan, both of Hastings, and Mrs. Alan K. (Alice K.) Jones of Battle ATTEND SIWCES ...offour choice at Delton Area CEDAR CHEK BIBLE. Campground Riud. a nri S. Paator. Brm! Branham Phone 623-22X5 Sunday School at 10 a m.: Worship II a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice at 7 p m. Youth meet Sunday 6 pm .Wed PrayerHible'pm. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Corner Pifer and Cedar Creek Rd PaulS Howell. Pastor Phom-IMKSaturday Services. SahathSchool M:Ma.m . Worahip II a m . Wed 7:30 p m Bible Study and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Paator- Elmer J. Faurt On M-43 m Del'.on Service* ■ Worship in 45 a m ; Sunday School 9:3t>io Nt. Etcning Service 6 pm.; United Meth odisl Women every first Thundav. 7 :m p m . tinned Methndisl Men every Mt-ondSunday.7:Wa m INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton lawated <mi M-4.1 in Delton Paator Mew VanNatlan. Sandy Campbell. Sunday School Director Sunday School loam. Family Worship and Hible Teaching II a.m . Children'* Chirvh. II a m . Evening Service C p in Wednesday B>bleStudyal7pm . Cho.r Practice al 7 50 pm Last Friday irt every month. Family Night at 7:30 I'm at the church Call 623-5391 MIU» BIBLE CHCltCH. Corner M 1: unit Milo Rood. laoug Huntington Partite Rl No I Box 315A Dellon. Mi I’liooc 67147'0 Sunday School iii mi a.m Worship Service ll:oo. Evening Worship 6:t» pm. W«dn» -vice7:«»p.m PRAIRIEVII J>: COMMUNITY CHURCH Sanday Night 7 pm.. Bible Study. ST AMHIftIKE CATHOLIC CHURCH 112-72 rtxu Rd . IMUm Father HayAlhrt DELTON ASSEMBLY OF COD, Pmtor Gary Strvm. 8234780. Mmla in IHum High School LGI room. Sanday Mmol «»> ..m; Worship 1045 a.m. Dowling Area < '< >1 NTRV CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev l.vnn Wagner oH-cialing Phone 756-3149 CountiA (1ui|k-I w<H*lnp Hi: 1.1 am ; Suiwliy School 9 a m : Banfirid worship 11'.Ma m. COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH. Former JohnsUmn Town­ ship Hall Dowhng Mark A Shriver Pastor Sunday School 10 am. Worship Hi 45 a m . Evening service6 iiin Util evemng prayer 7 pm F'l-llnuship dinner last Sunday ol each month.;! :«ip.m al the church Nashville Area CHURCH OF' THE L’AZARENE. 301 Fuller St. M-79 Pastor Thom*. Voylm Suridav Servxra A Sunday School. 10 a m . Morning Wontup 11 s.m.; Evening benmt*. N outh 6 p.m; Evening Wondup^ p m . Wrdneaday mid week prayer 7 p.m . Wedneaday caravan program 7 pm HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHUHl II Hwy M-M in mi S id Nashville. Rnhvrt l-cc Shotls. Pastor. Sunda. 9:43 a m . Sunday Schtml: 10:45 a.m. worship .Senter. 1. ji m Young People Meeting. 7:« p.m Evening service: Wednesday 7:30 pm Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free counsel mg Mvvicv on all problems Phone 616-754-3866 or 863-17) 3 FAITH BIBLE CHUHCH. 7455 N. Wnudland Rd.. Lake Odessa Pasior Richard Sewdnk Church phone 367*721 Pastor's phone 374-MMB. SundavMorning Worship 10:00 a.m.. Sunday School 11:15 a.m.: evening service 7:0ii pm. Wednesday - Binle Sludv 7:imp.m. (H-H LADY OF GREAT<1AK Lunt Father Ray Alxn Phone 623 249i> Sun­ day Mass al 9:ata m STONEY POINT FREE MCTHODLST Wellman Rd at E State Rd Rev ChartDuvrniatn. 1IH Nur Si.. Spring Arbor, Ml. Ph. 5I7-75Q.24H7. Sunday School 10 a m.. Worship Srrvirv 11 a.m. Mid-werk Service Wed al6p.m. |’i:ace united metmidtst CHI RCII. al Burrvvdle 4 miles W Nashville on M-79 Eleven HexL Pastor Worship Service 9:15 a m ; Sumla' Church School ami Codec Fdkiuship l«: IS a m . United MefhodtM Women 1*1 Tuesiluy each month. ST CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Robert E Cicuwni. P**«or A m»w>n ot St. Rw Catholic Chur n. Saturday Man* «.:«» UNITED METHCIDISTCHUM-H ol Nashville. Phone KS2-97I9 Coenei Washington and Slate Ixvnard f >*ulnam. Pastor. Scrvwcs Sundays » 45 a.m. Morning Worship. 10 45 a m. Fellowship. Hum Church SetsMil for all age* ■. tn ■> m C M Y F Jr Hi .iixl V M Y F Sr Hi. Hible Ihxn • all ages; 1st WedncMtiv 7 hi p m each iiNuilh. I nilcil.Mcth<Klt*t Women TRINITY GtkSPEI. CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville. Rev J G Boomer Sunday Schmil 9:45 ;• m . Sunday Worship I Ulin a.m ; Evening Scrywr 6:un pm.; Hihfe I’rawr. Wednesday. 7 tit p m NASHVILLE BAPOST CHURCH. 313 Phillip- St Pastor Lratrr DeGrmrt KittOHOi .w tfi2-9«r2.'> A—slant Pastor Don R.I-OW, H.72-BHUH Sunday Server Sundav Sr-hool W43. Sunday W orship 11 am. Sunday Evening Svtvkv 7 pm. Wrdiwvdav mghl Bihlr Study 7 p m. Bus Ministry — Call Doo R<-ro- N32-9Z2S MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHUHCH. I lovcrdale Rd . 5 miles soulh of Nash­ ville. >3 mile East of M-66 Pastor Morvm Poller. PhonettS24«6l Sunday Service*: Sunday School 10 u.m’; Morning Services II am; Evening Service 6 p.m ; Collage Praver mccting7:3Up.m Wednesday , Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN corner of Barnum Rd. and M-66 Wond land Pautor George Speus. Phot* 367 2741 9 45 a.m. Worship; 11 am Sunday School; Wednesday Pro ver it pm . W Ma 2nd Wednesday each month; Adult C.E.. 2nd Saturday each tnnnlh.lp m WOODGROVE PARISH. Coat* Grove. Worship service 10:45 a m; choir 6pm. youth fellowship 7J0 p m Holy Common, mo fust Sunday of each month Women s FeUnwship Grsl Thursday of rath month at WOODUXND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance llefletfinger Phone;i67-396’ 9 I5.nu Worship Service; lt»:3u a m SuraLn Schruil: 7;:M)pm Wednesday UMYF‘ Welcome. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Velu Rd. Woodland Timothy Rotidnas. Paator. Soo±.y irhool every Sunday at 9:15. Sanday wnrrhip 10:.'» Coffee feUowslup following Sunday wontup on 2nd and 4 lb Sun­ day* each month. Lutheran Brotherhood meeu I« Sunday. 77<0 p m. Lather League meeta'' <d Sanday. 6. M) p m. Hickory Corners HICKIJRY CORNERS WESt JCYAN. Rev Phil Perfcim. Pastor in a m Sunday School: II a.m Morning Wor­ ship. -luniur Church Nursery. 7 pm. Worship. Wednesday 7:30 pm Family Nighi Missionary Society' second Friday. 7 pm. Potluck Freeport Area FREEPORT CHUHCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 106 Cherry St Paator Rev Jerry Drummond. Phone 7655i:i4. I(H» a m. Sanday SrbooL 11:00 a.m Morning Wonhip. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m Wednroday evening prayer meetmg at Y.CW dub'. 7:00 pm "A Growing Church Far Coming Lord. GALILEAN BAETtST. HMlhSl unci N. Frccpon Rd Phone 945-5704 IU a m Sunday School; ll a.m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting7;inp m HOPE CHUHCH OF THE HKFT1IKFA. M -V' Noilh of Fnvtawl al I hr Ki-nt-limia (•■unit lanr R.-v Jhiiww Kiiiwy Chuith Ki basil III a m . Morning Wundiqi 11 « m Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m Morning Service*; 11:15 Sundav School These arc classes for all MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. TUB Wot Mam Sircet Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m.: Evening Worship6 p m MIDDLEVUXE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M-:<7. jiwl north of Middleville 795-9726. Rev Wralry Smith. Paator Mark J Highm.n. Paalor of Youth and Education. Sunday School 9:45 a_m . Morning Worship 11 a.m.. Evening Service 6pm. NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 311 Russell Si Rev Gary Finkheincr Phone 795-7429 Sunday WunJup Service 111 a m. and 7 p m ; Wedncsday Bible Study 7:.kip m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. JU37 at Parmalce Road. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel. Pasior Phone 991I3R5 Rev Charles Doornhcm. Assislani Pastor, phone 7»y;t4W. Finn Service 9 a m . Church School Hi: 15 a.m . Second Senice 11:15a m . Even mg Ceiebralion 6 p m ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Boylan. PaMor Phom 792-28KI Sunday Mass II a m. MrCALLUM CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST The Church in the Wildwiud* On* lake Read Pastor Gary Brooks. Morning W'orship 11 a.m; Nundnv Shool 9.45 am. Evening Servin 7pm. Prayer Meeting and Youth Meeting 7 pm Thursday. Women- M» nonary A-«walM>n fir-t Thursday of •ith month »:Wim Hotting* and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. insurance for your Lite. Homa. Business and Ca' E.W. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf -f- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS M«mb«r F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broadway - Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - DBS. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings Michigan Wren Funeral Home 1 of Walnut & S. JeUerson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hostings. Michigan Orangeville Gun Lake F1RS1 BAFHST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6H21 Marsh Hd . 2 miles ■outh nf Gun Lake Rrv Dan Bowman. Pastor Larry Tungatr. Sunday School Supt Sunday School 9 45 a m. Church Services 11 a m . 6 p m Evenmg Snvim. Wednrsdav 6.30 pm SOCK. 3 thru 6 grade-. 7 p m Adult Prayer and Bible Studv Bu- miiuatry weekly with Rm Mour>- Call 664-5413 for pickup MXRTIN REFORMED CHI HUH < iF MARTIN I inve-in. uulk-in church uith 24 Ilnur Prayer Cluipel Rev Marvin Mectcr. Pa-ior Worship Servter- in .1 m and 7 30 pm . Sundav ScImkiIII 15 am si < l<N II. 4. MKTHODIUS Gun l-ikv Falhcr Denin- Hoylan. Pasior I'lwine jjoti Saturday Mj» 5 p ni Sunday Mass 9 a in (MISTER REFORMED CHUHCH Duster Hoad near Pine Lake Rev John F Puilgeil. Pu-lor Sundav W urship 9 m a in and 1. p ni Sundav Sehinil 11 a ni . Youih Choir meet's each Monday 6 tn p m -I l-i:\MTStiF AXMSI El'lMtiPM. < hi |{i || of ORANGEVILLE SuiaLiy Ma-j n a 111 Church Setuait •• .11. Family F.i.ian-1 111 Nur-crv loam Midweek sen iec» a.•tmomivcd Father Kurl Fi»h L'icaUU-4M5 EMMANUEL EPLSCOPAL CHURCH Comer Broadway and Center St Fr. Shel­ don Hartwh. IgA-uni Tenena Service* Sundav. Maa* and Church School 10 a.m GRAI E WEiLE<AN CHURCH. 1 fU2 SL Hanover. Ha-ungv. Leonard Davis. Pastor. Ph 946-2256 or 945-9429 Sunday. Sunday School 943 a.m.. Worship 11 a.m.. Youth 5 p m . Evening Worship li pro . FeUnwsiup and Coffer 7:15 pan Nurwry fnr all aervmr- Wednesday. CYC 6 45 p m.. prayer ■nd Bible -tudy 7pm FIRST BAPTIST CHt RUH. aa E Woodlawn. Hastings. Mtchigan 946 Sunday Services: Sundav School •»;» a m Morning Wur>hi|i in 45 a m Evening Worship <> p.m WralucMLiv Family Nighi Adult Bible Sludv anil ITayer 7:im pm Sacred sigiixK Rehearsal if in p m Sumlay immiig MTvhv Imaihasi WHO! Hastings Area AM.ONQUIN LAKE HIBLE ( lit III II. 2»i3-i An|aicl Ihl. Ihrk luguurt. Pn-tur (hiinh |>h>aii'. 'JimrtKJ. sumLiv Srh<«l *.•' « ui. Worrtup 11 a m: Juiuor Chunh 11 a m. Evening Wordi.p? p.m.; Nurron f<<r ullM-narHAKRV COCNTT' CIICH( II OF CIIKIST. 341 Nonh Michigan .1 David Walker. .Mini-irr r-4.V3»3H Sun Senircs Io a m . HiNrSiudy II a.m Fit cuing Sen irrs 6 p m W inlnestkiy mnimg Bible Sitah 7 p.m HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall St. Haotinga. Rev Marrin StckaHJer. Phon* 945-8197. Sarvieaa: Saad_y Ccbool 1000 a_m. Morn­ ing Worship 11.-00 am. Sunday aad cran­ ing aarrica 750 pa Werumaday mid-week prsyrr meatiag 7:30 pn. BRETHREN IN CHRIST. M-50 at Bell Rd Rev Don Palmer. 10 a m Worship Serricr; 11 a.m Sunday School; 6:30 Evening Service. 7 -TO Wadnaaday Prayer Service. ST ROKE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 806 S. Jefferson Father Robert E Conaam. Paator Saturday Mam 4 50 p m.. Sanday Marne* B ara and 11 a.r*. Confemuona Saturday. 4:00-4:10 pm HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. «<mi Pnwrll ltd Ru—rC A Sarwr. Partur. Pbonr 9450224 Worahip arrvrr ttl.'IO am. evening •enavK p m.. riaww* for all age*. Turxhy. Crttagv Pravrr Meeting. 10TIpm WFIU'OMH CORNKItS I NtTED METHODIST. 31115 N Hnuidway Rev < onsiance lletfellinger. Pashir Ph M>7-39lil Church School 9:30. Worship Service Ham. Senior MYF 7 u.m : Thur->Liv <'v<iinig siariiug al 7 pm Choir. U M Women: Welcome Circle third Wednesday of month. I p m HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST, • •n erry l«mc. I'Inme 943-KK64 SafurtLi.v rt-rvn-c*: Sulriuth ikhool 9 Ji a m : Wanhip II am. Tunday - Bible Study and Pruvcr Mecling.7;;i0p tn FIRST CIIUHi II OF GOD. Itti N Broadway Rev David D Garni I Phom* 94H 2229 Parsonage. !H5-;illF. iliurrh. WticreuChrisiiunexperience makes ywi a mcmlxr 9:45 a m. Sunday School: 10:45 a.m Worship Service; 7 pm. Fcikn><diip Worship. 7 p.m IVet.ii-sday Pray er ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH 00 McCann Rd. in Irving Sanday Monun* Syer at 1030 Holy Comtnomoo at 1 LOO ' Rl Rev William O Ltwm. Rartoe HARVF3T CHURCH. <m M-43 f,vr nule. ■outh of Harting*. Paator Larry Sdvennan. Aaaoc Pastor Allan Welch Hi. 9468024. Srrvwe limn Turaday night (prayer, praiae. and wnrahip) at 7 p m.. Thursday night (Teaching nervier) at 7 pm.. Sunday B .30 a m. Sunday Khool fee afl age* 10:31 a m morning worship. 6 p.m. evening woe■hip "Worda of Truth radio broadcani daily at 2 pm on WDhT FM(963) also on WMAX-AM (118Hf at 345 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHUHCH. Bollwoad and East Stole Road. 945-9121 Hev Donald L Brail. Pastor ■nduy School lli:tn a.m Worship Service 11:011 a m Evening ServiceGrtio p.m Prayer Meeting7:tin p m Wednefday HASTINfLS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Wert State Road Pastor J.T. Crawmer. Phom- 945-22M Sunday Sehonl W 45 a m ; Wor-hip 11 <*• am. Evenuig Smx-r 6 p m ; Wednrrtbv l*rai-eGathering 7 p m \iiM. nt IDA H AL Utt |{i || Dull < .>-)■ li I. I > I Imi linn I • ni, t |(il . Wunil.ii lir.lllllu -•■>*■. |H.<|_ ,<|*l l.t 11,ir. Ill.Stl . F.VrKtoK w-rvi—. . v.iifg, ii-l- . -Ml ■Mil. SuixLn Vault M-iing i.m> p.m.. tv-lm-tbi IUI4. Mt«h .0*1 l*r<H>-r Mniing.il 7 :ni|>i>. QI IMH5 I SITED MF7UIUDIST l III RCII I miles F: ini M 79 SlrvtT Reni. I'aslur Sunday l hurrh Schmil In .»l.,i m . WnrshlpSi'iiir II Bi.1 111 I mird .Mi'ilxxhsi Women !»• V>*ilnr-d.iy c.icb ninnih HASTINGS CHRISTIAN Clll'KCH. I<r_* E U'aasiLinn An-. Mint-br Suit D.i»i-_ SuniLo Ww-hip 9 Ui .1 ni F’i4l<m-hi|> pi :ui|.. 11 <»•» m Bif4. SU..I II laium lu IJ t*1 iv-ai IV-ln—aluv BMr Siialv end r<lk<u-hip 7 tn l« s:tll pm 11— 9|.V2i>7« BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School in am. Worship Service Ham. Prayer Service Thurs­ day7pm CHI IU H OF .IESIS CHRIST I.VTTEK DAY SAINTS Me. Lug at 503 F; ItiMid Sunday Sai ramen' min mg 9 am Sutxlay s-h«»«i i> >m Branch President David McMunigle Phone i eM-9649 <ir 9454154 NORTH IRVLNG WFyLF.YAN CHL'KCII corner ol W<>d» hod and Wing Rd- Partor 5t.rk Wade. 5519 Buehler Rd l‘h..o.- 7KV 8287 Sunday Srhail 1(1 a m . Wnr-hip 11 aru . Evening Srrvre 7 pm. Pravr Sm»• Wrdnrwln 7 p m.. N'ui-ery pimid>-d f-<« all H0P5. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South al M-79 Jack Bartholomew, paator. phone 915-4995 R<J»rt Fuller, choir director. Sunday achedulr. 9J0 Fellowahip and roffre. 9:55 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worahip. 6 00 Youth Meet­ ing*. 7.-00 Evening Worship Nunerv for all service*, tranaportatxm provided tn and from monun^ ten we*. Prayer meeting. 7 HASTINGS t iiNGKEGVriON GF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES 22« Wert Cnliax Si Bible Uxlurv 9 :«i j ni . WiiichlnwiT Slwly Hr43 .1 ni . TiicmIuv • CiMigrvgali-m BiHc Sturly K p m ; iliurMluv Tbcnrrutir Schiail • nil; Sttvkv mrvittigKUi FIPST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W. Green St. Haetiag* Myron K. WiF bama. Mmrrtrr Miae Fraarae Horne. Dir•ctor of Chnatian Educstion. Sanday. June 19. 1963 - 9.30 a.m. Service of Moaic. 10:30 a m. Coffee Fellowship. 10:30 a m. Radio Bnmdcaat WBCH. Monday. June20 • 73X) pm. Boy Scxxiu. 7.00 p.m Finance Committee Wednesday. June 22 - 7 00 p m Cub Pact FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Grand St. Mark J Highman. Paator Ph. 94H-2H2H Sunday Scbod. 10 a m ; momirg worship and children ■ church. 11 a.m.. yout hmeetinga, 5 p at evening worship. 6 p m. Thursday Prayer meeting 7 pm ; Thursday teen claaae* and Primary Adven­ ture* 7pm Nurwry provided for all aervice- We welcome alf GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St Michael Anlcn. Pastor Ph 945 9414 Sunday.June 19-800Worship(aariy armre) 1030 Wonhp. »15 Church School (■U ages). Monday thru Friday. June 20-24 9-11 30 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PreSchool jur Jr Hi. (all svkome) Theme - "The Rainbow Eaprrae* WORD OF FAITH FELUWSHIP. 2560 W. State Rd (Old A'gooqtiin School) Paator Jeff Aroet t. phone home. 94M-27P2. church 948-2549. Sunday Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship 10:45 a.m. evening service 6:30 pm. THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Notel. 12223 Chief Noonday Rd . Gun Lake Mea Sunday Worship 10 a m.. Tueeday gcspel concert 7 p.m.. Saturday Bible study 7 pjn.. 3rd Pridy of Month Youth Concert 7 pm Phone 796-7808. RFDRCANIZFD CHURCH OF JJMUs CHRLST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. S Jefferson at Walnut. Kenneth Colburn. Pastor Horae I2MA3H7 Sundny School 10 a m. Wor-hip U am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North. Broadway. Rev. Jama* Hilgendorf. Parlor Sunday Service*: 945 a.m Sunday School Hoar. 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Service; 6.00 pm. Evening Service Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Service* for Adult*. Teen* and Childron Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Vcriler Hoad. I Mile South of M-5O iM-tKi-en Darby and Nash Road* P;i- Hit, llifl Sli-»rn» Ph«Mieia3-zit3.111 a 111 Sunday School. Ham Morning Wurh-tp; 7 <> clock Sundav evening w<n>hip. 7:3»p.m. Wednextiy Prayer Service CUIAHOGA FALLS, OHIO - Mrs. Dorothy M. (Miller) Quaintance, 71, of 2734 8th St., formerly of Clarksville, died Wednesday, June 15, 1983 in Akron, Ohio. Mrs. Quaintance was bom March 3,1912 in Vestaburg, the daughter of William and Grace (Gates) Ward. She graduated from Edmore High School in 1928 and attended Blodgett School of Nursing. She married John Miller December 25, 1938 in Dearborn. Mr. MiKer died June 6, 1967. In November, 1979, she married Fisher Quaintance in Akron, Ohio. They made their home in Cuiahoga Falls, Ohio and had spent their winters in Florida. She was a member of Clarksville Valley OES No. 414, Summit Lapidary Club, Akron Mineral Society, Cuiahoga Falls Ar­ chaeology Society and Cuiahoga Falls Historical Society. She is survived by her husband, Fisher; three sons, Alfred Miller of Grand Rapids, Keith Miller of Lansing, Frederick Miller of Gaylord; nine grandchildren; two great­ grandchildren; two brothers, J.B. Ward of Clarksville and Theodore Ward of Grand Rapids; two sisters, Virginia Fell of Dear­ born and Mary Elizabeth Gietzen of Grand Rapids. Eastern Star memorial services will be held at7 p.m. Friday, June 17 at the PickensKoops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 18 from the Clarksville Bible Church, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. ST. EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lak* Odeaaa Rev Louie Badon*. Admin­ istrator. 374-8274 or 374-7406. Saturday Mam 5:30 pm.; Sunday Maaaoa 8 and 10. WtMlDItl'KY UNITED IfKFTIIKEN. JUM nil M-IHi N. aaf M-Kl. Ill VlILigr ■>( Wtaalliury Pe-lnr Dunne Wuhir llv.m371-7231 WimJiip <m»r p Ui u.uu: SumUy Srhi*4 l» 13 a n.. Y>mih F.-U.i»-hip WnlmwLiv 7 (•.ma Bilde Stialy ami Prayer Sm Me VVi-iim xLiy 7 p.in. CALVARY UNITED HHETIIREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner ui Irt anti 2nd Ave.. Irtke OiIcmiu Purtiir George Spea- Phone 374-K736. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11 tai am Sunday School • 10:<n a m Evening Service • 7:30 p m. Wcdncsiiay Eve. • I’raycr Meeting -7:3U pm. LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODBT Hwy M-50. '0 mih W. of MAC. Laka Odaarn Rev James HuJrtt, Paator. Worship 8 30 and 11 a.tn ; Evening Sarvica at 7JO pm. LAKFAVOOD BAITIST. Pmrtor Daryl Kauffman. ;t67-4355. Arm* from the high arh»il. 7180 Vrlte Rd.. M-TO Sunday S< h<a>l liHNIa.m; Wnrvhip iSrrvkw 11.00 a m Evening Srrvre 6710 pm: W.xliwsday Prayer Mmling 7.:K» p m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 620 Sixth Art Rev Ben Ridder. Ph. 374-8607 9M a m Coffee Hour. 945 a m Sunday ScnooL 11 a m Worship Service CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Av*. Rev Randall Kohla. Ph. 3748753 Worship Hour 930 a.m. Fellowship Hear 1930 a.m . Church School 11 a.m. Marley G. Burroughs___ THREE RIVERS - Mr. Marley G. Burroughs, 94, died Saturday, June 11, 1983. He was born in Barry County on Sept. 16, 1888, the son of Adion and Lana (Ragla) Burroughs. He married Edith Whitwright August 1, 1908, in Hastings. He fai med near Hastings for several years before moving to Goshen, Ind. and then to Three Rivers where he had lived since 1927. He was employed at Fairbanks Morse & Co. in Three Rivers for 26 years. Mr. Burroughs is sirvived by one nephew, Ralph Burroughs of Hastings, and one niece, Mrs. Agnes Snyder of Aurora, Ohio. Private services were held Tuesday, June 14 at Rutland Township Cemetery. Rev. Jack Barthlomew officiated. Arrangements were by Halverson Funeral Chapel of Three Rivers. Florence Cassel PORTLAND - Mrs. Florence Cassel, 102, of 3892 York Rd., died Sunday, June 12,1983 at the Provincial House, Hastings. She was bom in Sebewa Township on OcL 31, 1880. She married James Franklin Cassel in 1899 in Portland. He preceded her in death on June 27, 1956. Mrs. Cassel is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Jennie Brundage of Lan­ sing, Mrs. Emma Kntseiy of Lansing, and Mrs. Julia Whorley of Saranac; and one son, Joe of Portland. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Mrs. Alice Schlosser and Mrs. Alta Hoffman. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 27 great - grandchildren and 14 great - great - grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 14 at 1 p.m. from the Mapes-Fisher Funeral Home of Sunfield. Burial will be in Elast Sebewa Cemetery. H astings 138 L State Stmt ISHavings & Qoan CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST. 912 Fourth Av*. Rev. Stephen Kellar. Ph. 3748861. Church School 9.45 a.m., Worship Strvicsa 8.30 and 11 a.m. Coffsa Hour 12 Hastings, Michigan "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! “TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE FOUOWMG SONIC'S: • Statement Savings 1. Prestige Card - Emergency Cash • Passbook Savings "Day in...day out interest on both Passbook and Statement Savings." • Certificate Savings . Long Term Investment Accounts SAVINGS INSURED UP TO >100,000" Fathers Come In Many Forms, Their Love Is All Alike MShey come in every height and weight And some are portly, others slim; But fathers in whatever state Have problems that are often grim. Your father showed the way he cared By working to allay ycur fears; FIRST PRFJiBTTERlAN CHURCH. Has ungi. Michigan Willard H Curtia. Minuter. Eileen Higher Dir Chnatian Ed Sunday. June 19 ■ Morning Worship 9 30 Nuraery provided Broadcait of thia -mice over WBCH-AM and FM 9:30 Church Svho.i Claaae* for fint grade and below Monde. • 7:30 Tru-tev-' meeting Tuesday ■ 1000 The Prrabv.cn nf Lake Michigan will meet at F'irrt Prrabvterum Church ui Battle Creek CLOVERDALE - Mr. Joseph James Kezele, 62, of 4044 S. Shore Dr., died Sunday, June 12. 1983 at Pennock Hospital. He was born in Dodgeville, Mich., the son of George and Frances (Gasparac) Kezele. He at­ tended school in Dodgeville. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1946. He married Dorothy Reimer July 23. 1948. He was employed by Irons Mills in Houghton after the service and moved to Detroit in 1947. From 1948 to 1953, he worked for Gulf Oil in Houghton and from 1953 to 1964 for John F. Ivry Trucking Co. He was disabled in 1964. He moved to Hale in 1965, to Plainwell in 1973, and to Barry County in 1982. Mr. Kezele is survived by his wife, Dorothy ; three sons, Larry Kezele of Peoria, III., Michael Kezele of Mattawan, and Duane Kezele of Jackson; one daughter, Karen Kezele of Madison, Wise.; two grand­ children; four brothers, John Kezele of Hancock, George Kezele of Redford, Albert Kezele of Florida, and Donald Kezele of Livonia; five sisters, Mrs. Bernie (Anne) Specker of Marquette. Mrs. Richard (Betty) Everhert, Miss Rosemarie Kezele and Mrs. Donald (Florence) Graham, all of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Bud (Aggie) Forshett of Houghton; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 15 at 1 p.m. from Forrest Hills Cemetery in Houghton. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Emphysema Foundation. Arrangements were by Girrbach Funeral Home. Dorothy M. Quaintance rewarded. Hastings Area Joseph J.Kezele Creek; one son, Daniel Swan of Battle Creek; three granddaughters; one grandson; one brother, George Swan of Nashville; and one sister, Mrs. Pauline Callihan of Hastings. He was preceded in death by one brotbsr, Doyle Swan. Funeral services were held Monday, June 13 at 1 p.rn. from Dowling Country Chapel. Rev. Lynn Wagner officiated. Burial was in Dowling Cemetery. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home. And whether bald or wavy-haired, His wisdom saw you through the years. Now there were times when you'd resent What proved to be his righteous wrath, But his attempts at punishment Were meant to keep you on the path. 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June 16, 1983 — Page 5 Annual Hastings Alumni Banquet draws largest crowd in memory The largest crowd in recent memory. Over 500 alumni and guests, attended this year's annual alumni banquet, held Saturday in the cafeteria of Hastings High School. Special recognition was given to the Classes of '33 and ‘58 for their 50th and 25th reunions. Also in attendance were 12 CLASS OF 1958 The Hastings High School Class of 1958 recently posed for a picture during its 25th reunion. They are (front, from left) Jackie (Martin) Cosgrove, Barb (Anderson) Bush, Joanne (Lawrence) Hermann, Lucille (Kennedy) Mater, Charlotte (Smith) Steiner, Jana (Cleveland) Kerns, Dixie (Hughes) Stadel, Linda (Barry) Chapman, Anetta (Stamm) Dingman, Judith (Babcock) Kidder, Coleen (Wilkins) Endsley (second row) Ron Wortley, Tom Chapell, Hervey Hilliker, Ron Gallup, Bob Tolles, Jim Sergeant, Bob Ehredt, Noia (Fisher) Edwards, Ruth (Cadwallader) Soger, Evelyn Fuller, Dorothy (Kuempel) Warren, Carolyn (Basset) Barney (third row) Gordon Bennett, Dave Reynolds, Gladys (Essner) Palmer, Marilyn (Arnold) Minor, Marilyn (Ziegler) Elterman, Dorothy (Rugg) Woodmansee. Delores (Durbin) Merrill, Sandra (Frost)Carlson, Janet (Foote) Reigler, Phyllis Leonhart. Melva (Peake) Bigelow, Claude Hammond, Carol (Granz) Balko. (Back row) Jim Lennon, Mike Johnson, Jack Steeby, Ted Tift, Tom Brown, Dave Bump, Terry Dennison, Gordon Hecker, Koren (Neil) Bustance, Linda (Slocum) Vreeland, Rita (Laberteaux) Conrad. members from the Class of '23. The presentation of the Alumnus Award to Melvin F. Jacobs, publisher of the Hastings Banner and Reminder, highlighted the post­ dinner program which also saw recognition of the oldest attending graduate, Gladys (Gilbert) Cook, Class of '16. plus remarks by Alumni President Max Coates. John Hewitt, master of ceremonies and Class of *33 president; John Lentz, Class of '83; Tom Brown, Class of '58 . and Fred Bishop, Class of ’33. CLASS OF 1933 The Class of '33 celebrated it's 50th year reunion. Those attending were: front row, from left. Agnes (Deakins) Phillips, Mary (Butolph) Erway, Nina (Arnold) Wright, Marguerite(Waters)Taffee, Barbara Wilcox, Lillian (Thompson) Taffee. Marjorie (Steeby) Anderson, Willnore (Willitts) Hoover, Ellen (Edwards) Thayler, Juanita (Myers) Bennett, and Leah (Burgess) Belson. Second row, from left, are Jeanne (Cincebeaux) Gould, Dorothy (Stanton) Meade, Jean (McBain) Solomon, Louise (Kenyon) Ransom, Priscilla (Brooks) Karnes, Betty (Leary) Porker, Charlotte (Hubbard) Hayes, Verlan (Linington) Mendhan, Agnes (Burroughs) Snyder, LaVera (Otis) Bishop. Barbara (Johnson) VonReis. Third row, from left, are Hubert Meade, Lorn Boyes, Don Potter, Max Coates, John Hewitt, Edward Caukins, Wayne Snyer, and Steve Karnes. Fourth row, from left, are Hugo Anderson, Keith Lechleitner, Gerald Stanton, George Payne, Arthur Webb, Fred Bishop, Russell Zerbel, Frank Cronk, and Bishop Kuhn. Out of the original 94 members of the class, 42 attended. Twenty of the class has passed away. To the people who stayed... (Editor’s note: Following is the full text of the speech given by Publisher Melvin F. Jacobs upon being named "Alumnus of the Year”. In future years, we would like this speech publication to set a precedent and publish the speeches of other recipients of the award.! Let me begin by extending heartfelt thunks from myself and my family for this significant honor. It’s in bed a privilege to be recognized by your peers. When Max Coats came over to the office the other day and told me I had been selected, I could only say, WHY ME? But after his pep talk, I just had to say, WHY NOT? It is traditional when accepting this honor for one to relate a little of your background maybe to justify why you are standing up here. I will give a little per­ sonal history, but first I would like to share my honor with the other people who, like myself, grew up here, stayed on and worked for the community’s progress and growth. Those who went into the family business or started one of their own, farmed the land to keep agriculture a strong resource, worked in and developed the industries we are so dependent on, taught in our schools, administered in our churches, our hospital and professions. All these loyal folks who gave of their talents toward making this little comer of the world A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE. Those of you who stayed here know only too well that we spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to educate the children of the community. And too often, as we prepare them for a successful vocation in life and encourage them to be experts in whatever field they choose, we see them move on to make their con­ tributions elsewhere. Now this is a twoway street — other communi ties send their educated talent to contribute to our community. Why?, because traditionally, it is harder to make it in one’s hometown than anyplace else in the world. There is a popular song these days about New York, New York, that says, “if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere, New York, my hometown.” Substitute any hometown... substitute Hastings, and the meaning is the same. There’s a story about the little old lady who wouldn’t trust her gall bladder to the young surgeon because he grew up just down the street and as a young boy ped­ dled papers at her house... why he couldn’t even hit the porch but was always throwing our paper in the bushes. Of course, everyone has heard the saying, ‘‘An expert is someone who comes from 30 miles away..." STAY PUT and you may never be considered,an expert. For more on this theory, let’s go to the top... The Bible points out that when Jesus began his ministry and he went out from his hometown the people were astonished at his wisdom and listened to his every word. But, as Mark relates, when Jesus came to his own country and it was the Sabbath and he began teaching in the Synagogue and many who heard him were astonished at his doctrine saying “Where did he get all this?" Is not this the car­ penter’s son, he is one of us, he grew up here, we know his family. HOW CAN HE KNOW THESE THINGS? And they took offense at him. And Jesus said to them. “A Prophet is NOT without honor EXCEPT in his own country and among his own kin­ dred and in his own house.” It is important for local communities to provide educational opportunities for their youth. It is also fitting and proper to recognize and give credit to those who provide job opportunities to make room for those they educate. It was one of the hometown boys of Hastings who 50 years ago gave me my first job after high school. Roman Feldpausch after college, came back to his hometown to become a partner in the family food store business. There were a dozen or more food stores in and about downtown Hastings. Rome, however, saw that the old fashioned ONE ON ONE method of selling groceries (one clerk to <me customer at one time) was inefficient. He saw the need for mass merchandising. Class of 1938 Mel Jocobs, left, was named as this year's recipient of the Alumnus of the Year at the Hastings annual reunion on Saturday. Presenting the award was John Hewitt, master of ceremonies for the program. There was a movement just starting around the country of self-service. Feldpausch responded to this challenge and opened up this type of business in an empty- garage just down the street. I painted signs for this store and when he bought a mimeograph machine to print advertising flyers to extend his ad­ vertising, that became one of my projects. Soon a few other merchant were enticed into joining our advertising effort and a paper we called “The Little Salesman" was bom. Just to let you know that I didn’t start a the top, it was almost four years after high school that I left Feldpausch’s and went back to school. My folks had come to Michigan from South Bend, just over the Indiana border, and many of my relatives lived there. So I started at Notre Dame, setting up a shop in a corner of an uncle’s basement downtown in South Bend where 1 could work on the advertising paper that we had going. I could take a street car from the campus and to within a half block of his home. Alice, then my girl friend and later to become my ever-loyal wife, used to pick up the ads and send them to me to typeset and illustrate the stencils for mimeographing. These were mailed back to Hastings or when time was short and deadlines were close she drove down to South Bend and picked them up. My folks in Hastings helped with the printing and mailing. This was probably the longest distance from the composition room to the back room where the paper was printed up to that time in History. But they didn't have micro-wave or satellite transmission in those days. It was almost Thanksgiving time when disaster struck for me. It was the last home football games of the season and I was there. A beautiful late fall day, the sun shone brightly all through the first half of the game. Notre Dame must have been ahead because when the teams came out for the second half, the other team, to retaliate, must have prayed harder and the heavens opened and the snows fell, the wetest snow you ever saw. It covered the stadium and spread out over the Indiana prairie. I was never so wet in my life and shivered all through the rest of the game That next week I nursed a severe cold and when I went home for Thanksgiving break and sat down to the Thanksgiving table my face turned as red as the sign they tacked on the house later that spelled ‘Scalet Fever' and I became a quarantined prisoner. Our advertising project was put on the shelf but not forgotten. I stayed home through the holidays and went back to play catch up the rest of that year. Becasue 1 had to work to stay in school and it was difficult to operate at this distance. 1 transferred to Western at Kalamazoo t it was Western‘Slate Teacher s College in those days). From here I could live at home, wor... and drive back and forth to classes. And so... I came back to Hastings and have been here ever since. The next part of my story must be en­ titled “A man, his wife, and their family”. Alice and I had already formed a marriage partnership and in 1945, we purchased the Reminder and began a business part­ nership. The Reminder was a tab-size shopping guide type paper circulated only in the city of Hastings, about 1,500 copies. We started in a double garage next to our home on S. Jefferson Street in Hastings and proceeded from there. In the 38 years that nave passed. Alice and I have been joined by our sons, John, Steve and Fred and by our daughter, Joyce, in the business. The Reminder has grown to over 26,000 circulation accomplishing what we set out to do - PUT A PAPER IN EVERY HOME IN BARRY COUNTY (with some spilling over at the edges). Besides a total­ market coverage advertising medium, we have published hundreds of stories and pictures of local people and what they were doing. Always about the people, seldom if every did we report cn them. We have grown to become publishers of four weekly papers beside the Reminder, The Hastings Banner, The Maple Valley News, The Battle Creek Shopper News and the Marshall Community Advisor... and to print more than 20 weekly and monthly publications in our central printing plant. J-Ad Graphics, the company’s corporate name, employs over 70 people in offices and printing plant and some 300 newspaper carries. The payroll which we generate... which is our way of creating opportunities for people who want to stay in our local community is $1 million a year. But Roman Feldpausch who 1 started with is still ahead of me. Today, his name stands in front of 18 supermarkets. Our five papers print more than 4 million copies a year. And nobody will let me list my name on one of them. ACHIEVEMENT is not always your name in lights. Let me leave with this quote from Robert Louis Stevenson: “That man is a success who has lived well, 'aughed often and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and love of children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem or a rescued soul; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it: who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had." THANK YOU again for naming me “Alumnus of the Year". It’s been a pleasure being with "you tonight. The Hastings High School Class of 1938 recently posed for a picture during its 45th reunion. (Maiden names are used.) They are (front, from left) Glendora Miller, Violet Gordon, Virginia Ducker, Margaret Garrison, Neva June Stanton, Betty Jean Carpenter, Grace Conklin, Dorothy Mack, Cornelia Beverwyck (second row) Ardoa Clum, Achsah Buck, Ruth Munlon, Helen Rose, Elizabeth Parker, Bernice Cairns, Edith Newton, Helen Steckle, Beatrice Buxton (third row) Herman Bessmer, Charles Barnes, Victor Belsito, Marcelle Marshall, Virginia Wilcox, Bernodine Ferris, Bob Beadle, Huron Healy, Francis Maurer (fourth row). Arland Martin, Duane Fox, Eugene Bush, Don Hull, Harold Eckert, Louis Godfrey, Ivan Snyder (fifth row) Wayne Finkbeiner, Garret Isham, Myron Campbell, Norman Hall, Ken Stamm, DonDarby, Justin Cooley. Gladys (Gilbert) Cook, member of the Class of 1916 was the oldest alumnus attending. Shown here being presented the centerpiece bouquet from Max Coats, Alumni President. John Hewitt was master of ceremonies for the alumni banquet in Hastings. John Lentz, an '83 graduate, spoke to the audience about his class and it’s accomplish­ ments. As you leave the Hallowed Halls of Ivy of the College you call Alma Mater... and the friendly corridors of your beloved Area High School ... N.B.H. salutes the achievement of your graduation! Soon you will be faced with one more significant decision ... and we sincerely believe that the choosing of our bank, to serve your future financial needs, is one of the best ones you can make. s ATIONAL ANK of West State at Broadway Member FDIC All deposits Insured up to* 100,000”D AST1NGS �The Hostings Banner, Thursday, June 16, 1983 — Page 6 Woodland News Kilpatrick Brethren Church Adult Christian Endeavor group met Saturday evening at the church for a potluck dinner. The hostesses were Clauding Matthews and Lucille Brown. After dinner, devotions were given by Betty McCurdy. The theme of the evening was the history of Kilpatrick Church. Roll call was something each person remembered about the church. Morrell Smith read a 1900 obituary of John Kilpatrick, Jr., who gave the land for the church. He wes 80 when he died. There was lots of talk about the night the church bur­ ned. which was July 1,1933. The olds Holmes Church was bought and moved to the Kilpatrick site after the 1933 fire. The guest speaker was Mrs. Joyce Fisher Weinbrecht. Mrs. Weinbrecht is a descen­ dant of Jo’.m Kilpatrick, Sr., through a sister of John Kilpatrick, Jr. John Kilpatrick, Jr. was the original settler of the area and brought his parents and brothers and sisters from Scotland soon afterwards. Mrs. Weinbrecht grew up on a farm behind where the church stands. She researched the history of Kilpatrick Church for a co'lege paper in 1978. She was taking a course in geographic history at the time. Her paper covered such questions as why the church was built where it was, how many descen­ dants of the original members of the church still belonged and why this church had survived when so many small country churches in the same area had not. In 1880, there were 99 members of the church and 39 were Kilpatricks or were related to Kilpatricks. Joyce reported that the churcl. had been founded in 1871 and was built on land donated by John Kilpatrick, Jr. The original building was built during 1871 and 1872 with donated materials and labor. by Catherine Lucas The Ladies Aid Society and the Ladies Missionary Society were organized in 1887. The Ladies Aid Society was to take care of the church and the missionary society made quilts, held bake sales, and held dinners to raise money for missionaries. The missionary society still exists and still makes quilts, holds bake sales and holds a monthly dinner to raise money for missionaries. The fact that the Ladies Aid Society and the missionary society did not keep their records at the church, but kept them at the home of the lady who was secretary and treasurer, saved those records from the fire of 1933, and those records were a great help to Mrs. Weinbrecht in her research. Mrs. Weinbrecht was assisted in her research by Hildred Chase and Barbara Dai ton, both of whom had early records of church activities in their family histories. Mrs. Weinbrecht talked a lot about mar­ shes, boggs and “cordaroy” roads that were built of whole logs, piled in the swamps. She told that the first sawmill in Woodland Township was built by John Kilpatrick, Sr. when he arrived with his family to join his son. This was so that they could build houses of lumber instead of log cabins for their homes. It was a very interesting program, and the wealth of material that is still available today is very surprising. Mr. and Mrs. Garold McMillen enjoyed the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. McMillen’s brother, Keith, and his wife. Alice, that was held in Nashville on Sunday, June 12. This was the first time in 21 years that all seven of Keith and Alice’s children had been together with their parents. All of their grandchildren were also present. Some of the children and grand­ children came from California, Oklahoma and Missouri for the celebration. Mr. Kennard Schaibly, brother of George Schaibly, had a very mild stroke late last week. He was able to drive himself to the hospital following the stroke, and it is believed he will recover completely. Mr. Schaibly now lives in Ardmore. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Flessner entertained in their new home on the east side of Woodland last week. Their dinner guests were Ray and Ruth Greene. Lester and Virginia Yonkers, Al and Alice Heyboer, Ken and Dorothy Geiger and Al and Kay Klein. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Markwar: took their sons, Andrew and Matthew, and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Reuther to Highland, Wise, to visit Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Gillaspie (Bar­ bara Reuther Gillaspie) early in June. While the Markwarts and the Reuthers were in Wisconsin, the twin sons of the Gillespies, Byron and Brian were confirmed in the Lutheran Church. Two of the Gillaspie children returned to Woodland with the Markwarts and will spend part of the summer with their Michigan relatives. Frances Reuther (Mrs. Eugene Reuther) fell just before they left for Wisconsin, and when they got back to Michigan, she found out that she had cracked three ribs and in­ jured her knee. She is still very un­ comfortable, but she is getting around and getting better. Tina Landis celebrated her recent graduation from high school with an open house at her home on Clark Road last Saturday. Tina was assisted at the open house by Mrs. Betty Shatterly, Mrs. Irene Moore, Mrs. Nettie Koops and Ellen Rose Clements. Paul Shatterly also helped serve guests. George Speas got home from Blodgett Hospital late last week after surgery on his right wrist Ke was able to attend church on Sunday, although the guest preacher was Henry Hulbert of Grand Rapids who is a former pastor at Calvary Brethren in Lake Odessa where George now serves as pastor. George says that he now has good movement in his wrist and that he will be able to preach at both Kilpatrick and Calvary Brethren churches this weekend. He is able to drive with his hand in a cast and has been making calls all this week. He has been at the early coffee hour held in Woodland a few mornings already. David Brodbeck says that there was a nice turn-out at the open house held at his home for the former pastor of Zion Lutheran, Rev. Unseth, last week. Rev. Unseth was ac­ companied by his wife and sons, Joe and Benjamin, and one daughter-in-law. The Unseths had been at the wedding of their son, Rubin, at Silver Bay. Minn, and were en route to Upland, Ind., where they were going to drop off their daughter-in-law, Carol, at Taylor University where she is studying. The open house was attended by Martha Winters, formerly of Woodland, who now lives in Lansing. Mrs. Winters is over 90 years old. She was accompanied by her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rockefeller. A large number of guests at­ tended the open house Reverend Unseth visited outside with the guests before everyone went inside where he conducted a short worship service with hymns, and he told the guests what he Is doing at the present time. An open house was held at the home of Duane Reuther on Jordan Road last Sunday afternoon to celebrate the graduation from high school of his daughter, Linda Reuther. Linda graduated from Harper Creek High School near Battle Creek earlier this month. Present at the open bouse was Linda’s grandmother, Mrs. Norma Reuther, who now resides in Kalamazoo. Other out-of-town guests were Linda’s stepsisters and brothers and their spouses and families, Russ and Sue Duimstra of Lake Odessa. Russ Pouch and Melanie of Charlotte, Annett and Krista Ure of Charlotte, and Larry. Laura and Lonnie Mortensen of Battle Creek. Katie Whitmer of Hammond, Ind. was also a special guest. Most of Linda's Woodland Reuther relatives e stopped in to leave gifts and good wishes for Linda. Linda has a summer job at a clothing store in Battle Creek. Agatha Sawdy (Mrs. Clifford Sawdy) vi Woodland came home from Ionia County Memorial Hospital on Tuesday following surgery that was performed last week. Mrs. Sawdy recovered quickly and is doing well. Lake Odessa News: Mr. and Mrs. Tom Peacock and daughter Carolyn, Ruth Sessions and Reine Peacock attended the community play in Ionia Thursday night. Their daughter and grand­ daughter, Cathy Doyle, was one of the cast of players. Sister Carmel la Conway of Mt. Pleasant spent the weekend with her sister, Reine Peacock, and attended the open house of Mariann Glasgow at her home at Hastings. The Chamber of Commerce sponsored a community garage sale as one of (heir projects and it was very .successful, drawing huge crowds to the village. The sale by indivityals, as well as organizations, was given space on Fourth Avenue to display their items for sale. It was held on June 4 with booths, tables, and so on lining Main Street. Those participating were allowed to keep all funds received-in their sales. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold'Erb, Dorothy Erb, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Shade, Mrs. Sue Orlowski and son Joey (who assisted at the open house), Mrs. Harold Reese, the Tom Wachas of Sunfield and the Brandon Shades of Lansing were among the relatives that at­ tended the open house of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry SUlter of Clarksville Sunday. Reine Peacock attended the baccalaureate Mass at St. Roae Church in Hastings Sunday, May 29, as her granddaughter, Mariann Glasgow, was one of the graduates. The Oak Park Church in Traverse City was the meeting place of the West Michigan Association of Congregational Churches with delegates from 12 churches in attendance. “Spiritual Toughness*' was the subject of the guest speaker, James Lyons, and a recital from the Sutton’s Bay String Quartet was enjoyed. Grandparents' Day was enjoyed by the Lake Odessa school fifth graders when they mqt in the village park for a potluck lunch. The granddparents fpoke of the difference of the school days then and now and showed examples of their hobbies. Ellen Manshun is the newest member of the Yager Statewide Real Estate since completing her course at the Real Estate Institute. The former Ellen Durling, she had lived here with her parents, the Durling family, for several years while Mr. Durling was in business here. After living out of state for several years, she returned with her family nine years ago. Congratulations to Judy Cross, another member of Yager Statewide, for being the winner of an all-expense paid trip to Escanaba for the annual Statewide Con­ vention for the highest total of sales. Mariann Glasgow of Hastings was honored at open house after her graduation and among those attending were Reine Peacock; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock and Michele; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Peacock; Mr. and Mrs. Keith Haller; Mr. and Mrs. Roger Winkler, Carol, Darrin, and Patrick; Diane Peacock and Brent Wickam; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Winkler, Sarah and Timmy of Woodland; Mr. and Mrs. John Lich, Julie and Patty; Mr. and Mrs. Pete Carey of Portland; and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock, Lori, Mary and Danell of Westphalia. Mr. and Mrs. William F. Cowley of Lake Odessa announced the engagement of their daughter, Diane,* to Douglas MacKenzie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas L. MacKenzie of Woodland. Both are graduates of the 1981 class of Lakewood High School. An August wedding is being planned. Plans sre underway for the annual * Art in the Park”, coming July 2 in the village park, and the Lake Odessa Fair with the parade held on July 1 with Sheila Black as parade chairperson. Dr. O. J. Robinson has been selected as grand marshal this year and will be honored at an open house at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. When tin was ‘in’ In the earliest years, tin toy manufac­ turing was an intricate art form. They were often carefully hand-painted, individually assembled, and sometimes even handstencilled. Toys from this period that remain with us today are good reminders of the glorious days of toy production. The industrial revolution proved to be the key in opening worldwide markets for toys. Not only did it create the technology for large-acale toy produppon, but out of that emerged a middle-class with money to spend on playthings. The tin toy industry began in the New England states during the 1830s. The toy industry in Europe got off to a slower start By 1M0, manufacturers like Marklin, Bing, and Lehmann began making an impact. Toys evolving from each continent were quite different. American toys were very reminiscent of the wooden toys built in the early 19th century, giving them a strong folk­ art appearance. Tin toys of this period were assembled in somewhat of a production line sequence by skilled Unsmiths. After the toy was pieced together, a thin coat of paint was applied, and later any stencilling or lettering was delicately administered. It was this thin application of paint and fragile stencils that make fine examples of these early tin toys difficult to find. Bells were often attached to these American toys, adding to their delicacy and giving them a more fanciful character. In contrast, the European toy expressed the idea of creating a scaled-down original! European toys, especially those coming from Germany, were indicative of their industrial heritage. They were rather pon­ derous and really very serious toys for children. As an example of the difference between American and European toys, a European toy boat was actually made to float, whereas American manufacturers mounted their boats with wheels so the toy could be pulled along. At the turn of the century, the European toy industry was far superior to that of the U.S. In 1903, there were less than 100 American toy manufacturers and as late as 1914, over lialf of the toys in the U.S. were being imported from Europe. Prior to 1850, there were several hundred toy-makers found in Nuremburp alone. The American toy manufacturers were of little competition for the numerous German producers. Names like that of Ernst Paul Lehmann, in particular, were helping Germany to dominate the world toy market, and this trend would continue after World War I when the U.S. began mass-producing toys. A European toys toolg^n many different looks resulting from varied lypes of production. Many of their tin toys combined the techniques of lithographing and hand­ painting. The Lehmann toys were certainly no exception. Small toy autos with drivers offer a good example of this technique. The driver’s features were frequently painted by hand whereas the auto was usually the result of the lithograph process. Lithography in­ volves making an original plate from which multiple copies are made. For each color involved in a toy that is lithographed, an individual plate is required. This is where the technician’s artistry is evidenced. If plate registrations do not match up properly and poor paint mixtures are used, the resulting toy will have a blurred, dull appearance. Many of the Lehmann toys were mechanical. A wind-up mechanism could create any number of desired effects. It could propel a toy car acrott a room. A builtin bellows system could toot a tiny bugle in another toy. In judging the value of a toy, a collector cannot weigh the importance of condition fully. Missing parts, replaced parts, ex­ cessive paint loss, and general abuse make toy values plunge! The repainting of antique toys should be avoided, especially if the collector is buying for future investment. Early toys are sometimes overlooked in antique shops as not possessing qualities of a fine collectable. A dealer may not un­ derstand their worth, and here is a chance to find something special. Auctions ai. 1 private estate sales are other good toy-buying op­ portunities for antique playthings. With the onset of World War I, Germanmade toys were banned from the U.S., allowing the Americn manufacturer Louis Marx to begin dominating the world toy market. Although the art of lithography was beginning to decline by this time, Marx was still able to produce superb tin toys. Mass production helped him market his toys widely and thus are quite readily available today. Lithography changed markedly from the early World War I period to the later 1930s and '40s era. Workmanship was not as good as the earlier examples. In order to compensate for the obvious lack of finer workmanship during this period, the Marx Company began capitalizing on wellknown comic characters. Therefore, the worth and popularity of Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers spaceship toys was due largely to their comic-scrip popularity and not for tine craftsmanship. The 1950s were marked by the nearly total decline of German, French, English and American-made toys and by the nearly complete dominance of the tin toy industry by Japan. All the experience Japan had gained in imitating these other countries in years past had begun to pay off. Their refined knowlege in techniques of mass­ production helped to saturate the toy market. Japan focused in on Sputnik and thus marketed thousands of toys representative of that era of space ex­ ploration. Consequently, hundreds of various sized tin robots appeared by the early 1980s. The artistry may have disappeared but the mechanization in these space toys hit a high level of ingenuity. Toys powered by a wind­ up key. friction, and batteries creatoJ an enormous array of movement and action which certainly appealed to children. The appeal is still evident by the vast field of space-toy collectors in search of those "Made in Japan" tin toys of only two decades ago. �The Hastings Bonner. Thursday, June 16. 1983 — Pago 7 Conservation projects ok’d by T-K board By Elaine Gilbert FATHER’S DAY is Sunday, June 19th WE ARE SERVING ... BAKED HAM eaoc 3/1 £ 3 WITH CHERRY SAUCE TURKEY WIDRESSING IE* Meal includes ... choice of potato, roll and butter, SPECIAL salad bar, and sheet cake. TickTock Fj Restaurant e 5 7 A.M. lo 8 P.M The ThornappleKellogg Board ol Education has scheduled a special board meeting for Monday. June 27 to open bids for energy conservation projects that are ex­ pected to save the district money after six years. The special session will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the high school library. The board approved a $409,000 energy conserve tion-ma intai nance program, recommended by the Grand Rapids architectual firm of Daxerman and Associates, at its June 6 meeting. Under the plan, ‘the biggest chunk of the money will go to (repair the leakyi high school roof.” said Superintendent (Jerald Page. Another large project will be the replacement of aging windows with energy efficient ones at the Middle School and West and McFall elementary schools. The win­ dows now m place are ven old and of single­ pane glass, he said. Other projects will include the replacement of light fixtures and old and broken heat controls and thermostats in all the buildings Page said he hopes the work can begin in July and be completed by December. The energy conservation projects are predicted by Daverman to generate enough savings so that the board can pay back a loan over a 10-year period. Daverman predicts that after six years, the school district will be saving more than the loan and interest cost. Funds for the project will be borrowed by selling bonds which will be handled by Starddard-Barch of Ann Arbor. Page said he assumes the bonds will be sold about the first part of July because the school district is supposed to have the money by July 10. Under a new law. Public Act 431. a school district is allowed to borrow up to 1.5 percent of its State Equalized Valuation for energy conservation projects without a vote and pay the loan back over a 10-year period. Daverman had presented about one million dollars worth of energy conservation options to the board, but Page said the board didn't feel it should borrow that much. In­ stead. the board selected projects it con­ sidered critical. In other business, the board adopted a S4.35l.627 budget for the 1983-84 school year The new budget is an increase of slightly more than $240,000 over the 82-83 budget oi $4,097,000. The increase is primarily for the addition of three teachers (two in the elementary and one in the middle school i and for capital expenditures of equipment, said Page Equipment purchases will include com­ puters for all buildings with an emphasis for the high school. 945-4134 W**- 2160 South Bedford Rd.. (M-37) Hastings JUNE 19th FATHER/SON or... FATHER/DAUGHTER... 18 Hole TOURNAMENT ...at River Bend Golf Course Shop Downtown Hastings Pinehurst Rules (alternate shot) Flighted after 9 holes. Entry Fee ... ’5.00 per team plus green fees — by June 18th. SHOT-GUN START... 10:00 A.M. RiverBend Golf Course 1370 W. STATE RD., HASTINGS Phone 945-3238 June 19,1983 WHAT AKE FUNFLOWERS”? Remember... Bed’s like flewers, too. FATHER'S MY June 19th for They're flower* Greater Savings fan hi yoer IMe. ffat op a btxnch of ‘ FUNI-LOWERS" today ot any day this week al a spacial price that tett.ldyfrerfan.tool Oar nice fresh casual bunch of •FUNFLOWERS" Specialty priced! . WEEKLY SPECIAL Mixed Bouquets CASH 4 CARRY. Kim and Joe Schroeder .^Hastings Flower Shop on FREE PARKING AVAILABLE (Lots indicated by solid Mack areas.) Gifts For Dad Father's Day Special! U.S. COAST GUARD APPROVED f jy/' ■ B( Buoyant Fishing Vest £r$1990 RAPALA FISHING KNIVES J Wire Fish Baskets count UMMY HOUSE Rapala 4” Fillet Knife SUWeuStMf Blade, Blrett Handle JC99 Pother's Doy Speciol... U no. >730 LARGE SIZE SPONSORED BY THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES TACKLE BOX / 3 Tray Green & Ton Double Latch Wren Funeral Home The JC Penney Co,. Riverbend Travel Agency Hastings Deportment Store, Downtown Hostings 533 West Stote Street Dependoble Jewelers Since 1931 Ben Franklin Store The Travel Store 102 Wen Stole at Jefferson 123 W. State St. City Food A Beverage Culligan Water Conditioning 313 North Boltwood Open 9a.m. to 11p.m. Barry County Lumber Home Center The House of Quality Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broadway Birke’s Cut Rate Shoe Store Shoes for the entire fomily Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. The Hollmork of Insurance Excellence Hastings Savings and Loan Assn. Where Sowings Does Moke A Difference Hastings Aluminum Products, Inc. Mfgs. of Home Improvement Products Hastings City Bank 150W. Court St. Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy Your Rexoll Store, Downtown Hastings Gambles 130 W. State St.. Hastings Flexfab, Inc. REGULAR 19*98 $1799 Hastings Water Conditioning, Inc. 629 So. Michigan Patrick C. Hodges Father's Doy Special! No. 5630 3 TRAY Leiry’s Sport Center Tackle Box Downtown Hostings 2 Tone Brown & Tan Felpousch Food Center Fine Foods - Meot • Produce X■ Father's Day Speciol REGULAR 11.95 Father's Special Flexible Hose and Ducts for Industry Cleveland’s Brown's Custom Interiors 130 E. Stote Street Zebco Open Face Reel & Rod Combo u "Prettiest Floors in Town” National Bank of Hastings Corner of W Stote ot Broodwoy Hastings Press 152 W. State Street Hastings Hotel Patten Monument Enjoy Our Hospitality Cemetery Memoriols Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. o-xy-vj ,v - N°-620 - Skirted Spool Reel with 6'6" Medium Action Rod. 1 Ceramic Guides, Father's Day Special Ann Xv Cinder Pharmacy HOW. Stalest. SPORT SHOP IfiiiiiMMMkia J 111S. Jefferson HASTINGS 616*9454417, �The Hastings Banner. Thursday, June 16, 1983 — Page 8 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE LEGAL NOTICES YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION to rezone the following parcel from (c) to (RL): A parcel in the NE corner of the following descrip­ tion which is 100 ft. E & W and 200 ft. N & S: Com at a pt on the E & W 7< line Section 19-3-10 dis­ tant 692 ft W OF E % post, thence S 1410 Ft, thence 600 ft., thence N 1407 ft., thence E 600 ft. to beginning. to amend Article VII. Section 14 area and Set­ back requirements. 2.d. "Structures or dwelling on lots containing their present size which were in existence at the time of the Zoning Ordinance may be allowed sideline setbacks as close os 5 ft., if greater setbacks requirements are unreasonable," to amend Article VII, Section 14. Area and Set­ back Requirements 2. adding h. "Only one dwell­ ing may be constructed on any platted lot which is zoned for residential purposes." YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. PLANNING COMMISSION Marilyn Pa<e, Clerk NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage mode the 18th day of April. 1978. executed by JOE K. DANIEL and SANDRA L. DANIEL husband ond wife, as mortgog ors. to HASTINGS SAVINGS 8 LOAN ASSOCIATION a Mkh.gan corporation, doing business al Hastings Michigan, as mort­ gagee. and recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Borry County. Michigan, on April 19. 1978. in Liber 235 of mort­ gages. on page 520. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice Twenty-seven Thou­ sand Seven Hundred Five ond 42/ICO ($27,705.42) Dollars lor principal and interest, no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or ony.part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, ond the power of sale in said mart gage contained having become operative by reason of default. Notice Is hereby given that on Friday. July 15, 1983. ot 2.00 o'clock in the afternoon, ot the East front door of the Court House in ths City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered tor sole and sold to the highest bidder ot public auction or ven­ due for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due and un­ paid upon said mortgage to­ gether with interest thereon ot ten (10%) percent per on-um and as otherwise spec.hed in said mortgage, together w.ih the legal costs ond charges of sale, including the attorney fees as provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands ond pre mises in said mortgages men­ tioned ond described os follows. ■ a-wit: The North 30 rods of the South one half of the Southeast cne quarter of Section 29. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. EXCEPT that parcel lying Northeasterly of angling Highway M-37. ALSO EXCEPT the West 660 feet of the North 30 rods of the South one half of the Southeast one quar­ ter of said Section 29. Hostings Township. Barry County. Michigan. The length ol redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Section 600.3240 is six (6) months. Dated: June 14.1983 Richard H. Shaw (P-20304) Attorney for Hostings Savings & Loon 215 South Church Street Hostings. Ml. 49058 (7-14) Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made the day of December. 1975 executed by WILLIAM T MCCULLOUGH and penelope m. McCullough. husband and wife. as mortgagors, to HASTINGS SAV INGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan corporation, doing business at Hastings Michigan, os mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Registei of Deeds for Borry County, Michigan, on December 18 1975. in Liber 225 of mortgages on page 110. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dote of th;s notice Twenty-eight Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-five ond 61 100 ($28,235.61) Dollars lor principal and interest, no suit or proceed­ ing ot law or in equity having b»jen instituted to recover the debt, or any port of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale in said mort­ gage contained having become operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on Friday. July 8. 1983 of 1:30 o'clock in the afternoon, ot the East front door ol the Court House in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold tc the highest bidder at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due and un­ paid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon at ten (10%) percent per annum, and as otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sole, including the attorney fees as provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgages mentioned ond described as fol­ lows. lo-wit: Lots numbered 173 and 174 of Lynden Johncock Plal No. 1. located at Gun Lake, according to the recorded plot thereof. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Section 600.3240 is six months. Doted: June 7. 1983 Richard H. Shaw (P-20304) Attorney for Hastings Savings & Loan 215 South Church Street Hastings. Ml. 49058 (7-7) ESTATE SALE I. C. Ronald Van Buren, at­ torney and Personal Represen­ tative for the Estate of Helen I. Sidnam hereby offer for sale at private sole to the highest bidder the property located at 916 McArthur St., Lake Odessa. Michigan. County of Ionia. Bids will be taken ot the office of C. Ronald Von Buren, Attorney at Low. 1005 4th Ave.. Lake Odessa. Michigan. We reserve the right to reject any ond all bids. Interested parties may inspect the property by con­ tacting C. Ronald Van Buren, Attorney for Estate. For addi­ tional information ca" 3748823. (tfn) Burger Chef Rotisserie Broiled Chicken Broiled on a spit to a beautiful golden brown. Plump and succulent be­ cause it’s been cooked the proper way, seasoned with delicate spices, basting in it’s own natural juices as it slowly turns on the spit. Great tasting — great for you. Order a whole or half chicken to go. Or a half or quarter chicken platter with fries, Texas toast and salad bar. COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 13,1983 Common Council met in regular tension in the City Council Cham­ ber!. City Hall. Hastings. Michi­ gan. on Monday. June 13. 1983 al 7:30 p.m. Mayor Howe pre­ siding. 1. Present at roll call were Coun­ cil Members: Spackman. Jasperse. Gray. Fuhr. Cusack. Cook and Bennett. 2. Moved by Cook, supported by Bennett, that the minutes of the May 23. 1983 meeting be ap­ proved as read and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. 3. Invoices read: Britten Concrete Const. $3,750.00 Deloitte, Haskins & $•!!».................................. 1.000.00 Dewey's Sales & Serv. .1.171.00 Etna Supply....................... 650.96 Marblehead Lime Co... 1.698.25 I. M. Miller & Assoc.... 1.368.00 Raymer Co...................... 11.550.00 Moved by Cusack, supported by Spackman that the above in­ voices be approved as read. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackman. Jas­ per**. Gray, Fuhr. Cusack. Cook and Bennett. Absent: None. Carried. 4. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Gray, that the request from the Hastings Jr. Tennis Association for use of Bob King Park ond Tyden Pork June 20-23 for the Hastings Novice Open Tennis Tournament from 9-5:00 be granted under the direction of the Director of Public Services. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 5. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Gray that the letter from the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce. thanking the City for al­ lowing free parking on May 20. during Michigan Week's Hos­ pitality Day. be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 6. Moved by Jaspers#. supported by Bennett, that the request from the Hostings Area Cham­ ber of Commerce for permission for Summerfest activities Friday STATS OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF KENT JOSEPH WILLIAMS. PLAINTIFF. VS BEVERLY I. WILLIAMS. DEFENDANT. HIE NO. 78-35435-DM ORDER FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE C. Ronald Von Buren P-21709 Attorney for Plaintiff David A. Dimmers Attorney lor Defendant AT A SESSION OF SA® COURT HELD IN THE COURTHOUSE IN THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS. MICHIGAN ON THE 15th DAY OF JUNE. 1983; PRESENT: HONORABLE JUDGE BOUCHER, CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the following described property be sold at public sale to the highest bidder on the 3 rd dakaf> August. 1983. at -10:30 o'clock in the forenoon of the same day at the East door ol the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan. , NW FRL.'/* Sec 31 -3-8. Ek com at \ NW cor th S 83 rods along W Sec line, th E 851 ft para to N Sec in th N 83 rds oarra to W Sec Ln, th XW along N Sec In io pob. Ex par 246 ft E 8 W by 387-ft N < S SE cor Also ex S NW frl % Sec 31,-3-8, Hostings Township. Barry County. Michigan. ITOS FURTHER ORDERED THAT the tallowing Notice of Salo shall ee published in the Hos­ tings Banner newspaper for once each week for six succes­ sive weqks prior to the date of saleond'shall be posted of least six weekb or 42 days prior to the sale ond displayed in three pub­ lic places |n the City of Hastings. Michigan and posted in three public places In the Township of Hastings. Barry County. Mich. (SERVED AFTER 4:00 P.M.) In Hastings, Burger Chef becomes ready starting to happen. Like the in­ stallation of the bigger and improved salad bar! A little more seating, if you're in a real hurry! Some remodel­ ing and rearranging. But, the good things stay the same. The same friendly people. The same manage­ ment. In fact, everything that's been so successful in the past. Like the donut shop. The 99' breakfast special. The Tuesday night Mariner special with all the fish and salad you can eat for 2.99! Dining will continue to be fast...fun..and economical! Keep your eyes on Burger Chef in Hastings, soon to be Rodee’s, a great place for a great taste. Bring the whole family! Sincerely yours, Dave and Pat Rodenbeck, Owners Brian Coffman, General Manager 911 W. STATE, HASTINGS NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE ON FORECLOSURE Public notice is hereby given, that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Order of Sale entered by the Circuit Court for the County of Kent. State of Michigan on the 8th day of November, 1962 in favor of Joseph Williams against Beverly L. Williams, I shall offer for sale to the highest bidder, at a public sale to be held ot the East door of »he Barry County Court­ house on the 3rd day of Aug., 1983 at 10:30 o'clock in the fore­ noon, the following described real estate: NW frl % Sec 3-3-8, Ex com at NW cor th S 83 rods along W Sec line, th E 851 ft para to N Sec In th N 83 rds purra to W Sec In, th W along N Sec In to pob. Ex par 246 ft E < W by 387 ft N B S SE cor Also ox S % NW frl ’/< Sec 31-3-8, Hastings Township, Barry County.-Mkhlgan. There P.hall be a six (6) month redemption period Total lien to be foreclosed Is $9,000.00 plus costs and attor­ ney foes. C. Ronald Van Buren P-21709 Attorney for Plaintiff 1005 4th Ave. Lak© Odessa. Ml. 48849 GEORGE V. BOUCHER / CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE APPROVED BY: David A. Dimmers Attorney for Defendant DRAFTED BY: C. Ronald Van Buren P-21709 Attorney for Plaintiff 1005 4th Ave. Lake Odessa. Ml. 48849 616-374-8823 Examined. Countersigned 8 Entered DOROTHY DE Win Deputy County Clerk ATTEST: A TRUE COPY DOROTHY DE Win Deputy County Clerk (7-21) seconded by Lenz that the Mon­ thly Budget Report tor May 31, 1983 be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. JUNE 14. 1983 It was moved by Groos and The regular meeting of the seconded by Shaw that the re­ Board of Education was called sults of the June 13. 1983 Board to order by W. Baxter. President. election be received os certified Tuesday. June 14, 1983 at 7:30 by the Barry County Canvassing p.m. Members present: W. Bax­ Board with the following results: ter. J. Lenz. D. Hoekstra. R. George H. Wibalda . 4 year term Groos. R. Show. G. Wibalda. L. James R. Toburen .. 4 year term Hoy wood. Motion carried. It was moved by Groos and It was moved by Shaw emd seconded by Shaw that the min­ seconded by Lenz f <al the pro­ utes of the Mny 16. 1983 meet­ posed schedule of regular Board ing be approved and placed on of Education meetings for I9B3file. Motion carried. 1984 be approved as submitted. It was moved by Groos and Motion carried. seconded by Shaw that the min­ It was moved by Wibalda ond utes of the special May 24. 1983 seconded by Lenz that we ap­ meeting be approved and prove the resolution to join the placed on file. Motion carried. Michigan High School Athletic It was moved by Groos ond Association tor the year August seconded by Shaw that th© min­ 1. 1983 through July 31. 1984. utes of the special June 2. 1983 Motion carried. meeting be approved and It was moved by Shaw ond placed on file. Motion carried. seconded by Wibalda that the It was moved by Groos and presentation of a telescope b© seconded by Shaw that the min­ tabled until the July meeting. utes of the special June 6. 1983 Motion carried. meeting be approved and placed It was moved by Lenz ond sec­ on file. Motion carried. onded by Shaw that we adopt a •t wos moved by Groos and series of new textbooks for the seconded by Shaw that the min­ 7th and 8th graJe mathematics, utes of the special June 9, 1983 geography, sconce and history meeting be approved ond placed courses. On roll call the votes on file. Motion carried. stood ayes all. It was moved by Hoekstra It was moved by Hoekstra and seconded by Haywood that ond seconded by Wibalda that the Financial Statement as of we hold a special millage elec­ Moy 31, 1983 be approved and tion on September 12. 1983 On placed on file. Motion carried. roll coll the votes stood ayes all. It was moved by Lenz ond It was moved by Groos and seconded by Shaw that lhe Moy seconded by Shaw lhai a unan­ paid bills be approved as sub­ imous vote be cost for George mitted and that the unpaid bills Wibalda (President) as be approved for payment. On presented by the Nominating roll call the votes stood ayes all. Committee.'Motion carried. It was moved by Wibalda ond Il was moved by Groos and seconded by Hoekstra that lhe seconded by Shaw that a unan­ Trust ond Agency Fund report imous vote be cost for Dione as of May 31. 1983 be approved Hoekstra (Vice President) as ond placed on file. Motion car­ presented by lhe Nominating ried. Committee. Motion carried. it was moved by Lenz ond sec­ It was moved by GrouS and onded by Wibalda that lhe seconded by Shaw that a unan­ Student Services Fund report as imous vote be cost for Larry of May 31. 1983 be approved Hoywood (Treasurer) as ond placed on file. Motion car­ presented by the Nominating ried. Committee. Motion carried. It was moved by Groos ond It wos moved by Groos and seconded by Lenz lhai the seconded by Shaw that a unan­ Monthly Budget Report for Moy imous vote be cast for Judith 31. 1983 b© approved and placed Lenz (Secretary) as presented on file. Motion carried. It was moved by Groos and BOARD OF EDUCATION Rodee’s this summer! Things are al­ and Saturday. August 26 and 27th be granted under the direc­ tion of the Chief of Police ond Director of Public Services Yeas Bennett, Cook Cusack. Fuhr, Gray. Jasperse. Spack­ man ond Vaughan. Absent: None. Carried. 7 Mayor Howr read a letter from the Deportment of Com­ merce on the application for a Michigan Small Cities Public Wcrk* Implementation Grant informing the City that th© opplication was denied. The Commerce Department indicat­ ed that they are anticipating o second round of funding for public works projects with funds available under the Emergency Jobs Bill. (Public Law 98-8) and if the City wonts to be consider­ ed for funding they must request it in writing by June 17, 1983. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Cook, that lhe letter from the Department of Commerce be received and placed on file and a response be mode for funding under the Emergency Jobs Pro­ gram. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackman. Josperse. Gray. Fuhr. Cusack. Coak and Bennett. Absent: None. Carried. 8. Mike Slanker asked the coun­ cil what action had been token Io remove the horses from the First Ward property. Mayor Howe told him it had been turn­ ed over to Atty. McNamara in Ionia who had filed in Circuit Court for a Judgmental Ruling on interpretation ot customary pet. 9. Mayor Howe set a special meeting for Thursday. Jun© 16. to pass o resolution to authorize the spreading of the Barry Inter­ mediate School District on the summer tax roll at 5:00 p.m. 10. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ ted by Spodtman. to adopt a resolution to authorize the col­ lection of one-half of the 1983 school tax levy on July 1. 1983 for the Hastings Area Public School. Yoos; Bennett, Cook. Cusack. Fuhr, Gray. Jasperse. Spack­ man and Vaughan. Absent: None. Carried. 11 Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ ted by Gray that the minutes ol lhe Planning Commission Meeting on June 6. be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 12. Moved by Bennett, suppor­ ted by Jasperse that the report from Williams and Works on a review of current tax incentives available to all Michigan com­ munities be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 13. Moved by Spackman, sup­ ported by Vaughan that the balance sheets for May be re­ ceived and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 14. Mary Lou Gray gave o brief report on her trustee meeting May 24. with Yeager A Co. 15. Moved by Bennett, suppor­ ted by Fuhr, .hat the Moy police report be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 16. Moved by Cusack. supported by Gray that the Chief of Police request bids for a 1963/84 police car Yeos: Vaughan, Spackman, Jas­ perse. Gray. Fuhr, Cusack. Cook and Bennett. Absent: None. Carried. 17. Dr. Hawkins was present with some boy scouts who were earning their Citizenship Merit Badges. 18. Meeting adjourned 8:00 p.m. Read and approved: Kenneth J. Howe. Mayor Shoron Vickery. City Clerk (6-16) PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY FILE NO. 18.800 Estate of ADRIAN R. MADDEN. DECEASED 366-09-3755 Social Security Number TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: Your interest in the matter may be barred or affected by lhe fol­ lowing: TAKE NOTICE: On June 30, 1983 at 9:30 o.m., in the probate courtroom, Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. lou^irin Judge of Probate, a hearing wil! be held on the petition of Law­ rence M. Madden requesting that Lowrance M. Madden and Alfred Dean Madden be appoin­ ted Co-Peraonal Representatives of the estate of Adrian R. Mad­ den. deceased, who lived ot 10794 Center Street, Plainwell. Michigan 49080. ond who died June 6, 1983; and requesting also that the will of the De­ ceased dated June 2. 1983 be admitted to probate: and re­ questing also that the heirs at law of said deceased be deter­ mined. Creditors ore notified that cop­ ies of oil claims against the De­ ceased must be presented, per­ sonally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to th© Court on or before August 81. 1983. Noike is further given that the estate will then be as­ signed to entitled persons ap­ pearing of record. Juno 10. 1983 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) Siegel. Hudson. Goo, Shaw 8 Fisher 215 South Church Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616)945-3495 LAWHENCE M . MADDEN Petitioner BY: Richard J. Hudson Address of Petitioner 1304 Empire Court. Freeport, Illinois 61032 (6-16) by the Nominating Committee. Motion carried. The Public Hearing on the 1983-84 Final Budget was held. It was moved by Groot and seconded by Haywood that wo adopt the General Fund Budget for 1983-84. On roll call the votes stood ayes all. It wos moved by Lenz and seconded by Shaw that wo adopt the 1983-84 Student Ser­ vice Fund Budget covering Food Service. Bookstore, ond Athletic activities. On roll call the votes stood ayes all. It was moved by Groos ond seconded by Lenz that we adopt the 1963-84 Debt Service Fund Budget. On roll call the votes stood ayes all. It was moved by Wibalda and seconded by Groos that .jo accept an agreement reached with the Secretarial Association and the Board's negotiating team (Wibalda. Shaw. Hoy­ wood). On roil call lhe votes stood 5 ayes. 2 noys. (Lenz. Hoekstra). Motion carried. It wos moved by Wibalda and seconded by Groos that we adopt the text "The Mind Tool" for the High School computer course storting in September, 1983. On roll coll the votes stood ayes all. It wos moved by Shaw and seconded by Wibalda that we accept the resignation of lean Englerth. elementary teacher, effective immediately. Jeon has been a teacher in our system for 21 years. On roll call the votes stood ayes all. It wos moved by Wibalda and seconded by Shaw that we ratify a letter of agreement with the HEA for important language change in their contract. On roll call the votes stood ayes all. It was moved by Shaw and seconded by Wibalda that we ratify an agreement reached by the negotiating team (Wibalda. Hoywood. Shaw) with the Has­ tings Bus Drivers Association. The agreement is an extension of their present contract for one year with on increase in wages of 3.7%. On roll coll the votes stood ayes alt. It was moved by Groos and seconded by Lenz that the meet­ ing be adjourned Motion car­ ried. Judith A Lenz Secretary �The Hostings Bonner. Thursday. June 16. 1983— Page 9 Sports.. They’re ordinary people Hastings coaches keepftusy over summer by Steve Vedder I like coaches. I always have and I always will. In fact if 1 wasn’t in the newspaper business I think probably I would be a teacher-coach. They put in five or six hours a day in school and then often two to three more at night during practice or a game. Coaching doesn't pay all that much — especially these days — so you know the men and women whn coach aren't doing it for the money. Instead, the reason would probably be that the coaches simply enjoy sports or like the kids. Ur both. Therein lies the real reason for someone becoming a coach. It isn't the extra money that coaching offers or even the prestige, as some would suggest. Coaches are just like the rest of us. Some are good at what they do, some are mediocre, and some, sorry to say, are not real good. Coaches do the same things as the rest of us. In fact a recent poll was conducted of some of the Hastings coaches to see how they would be spending their summers. Not surprisingly, their answers are much the same as to what the rest of us will be doing this summer. Some of the responses: Jeff Simpson, football coach Jeff plans to teach driver education for five hours per day and teach in the backyard pool program for two hours each day. Simpson said he'll start summer weightlifting in earnest for his team in July. In fact July is the month where his football preparation really takes off. Meetings with the assistant and jayvee coaches, equipment checks and organizing for the coming season are the main orders of business once the Fourth of July holiday is past. Bernie Oom, baseball coach Bernie will be teaching the recreation part of the Youth Council kids program ran Sports in 12 league games. Price, a senior pitcher, was 10-2 in the Tri River with 21 strikeouts and a 2.25 ERA. Her overall record was 10-7. Senior third baseman Huyck batted .450 in the league with 11 runs and six rbis. Lakewood also had two girls named to the honorable mention team in senior catcher Pat Sutton and junior first baseman Michelle Behrenwald. Hagen golf tourney July 9 The American Cancer Society has set July 9 as the date for the Barry County Walter Hagen-Babe Zaharias Golf Townament Dave Rodenbeck, chairman of the Barry County tournament, explained that the event will be held at the Hastings Country Chib. The course is one of necrly 50 throughout Michigan to select scratch and handicap teams in both men and womens divisions for the Walter Hagen-Babe Zaharias state finals September 10-11 at Boyne Highlands. "These tournaments offer both the professional golfer and the amateur the opportunity to compete at local tournaments and advance through statewide eliminations to the national finals for a shot at the national championship," said Rodenbeck. The tournaments were orginated to per­ petuate the memories of Babe Zaharias and Walter Hagen, two well-known golfers who died from cancer. The proceeds from the tournaments are used to support the research, education and patient service programs of the American Cancer Society. For more information contact Rodenbeck at 948-2780. The local unit of the cancer society urges anyone who will make a cash contribution or donate prizes to contact Rodenbeck. The tournament has raised over 32,000 from Barry County towards cancer research in the years ithas sponsored the tournament. behind two hits each by Don Hail, Don Nevins, and Mike Leedy. Nick Carter scored for runs for the Hotel. Weight Train was limited to five hits In the game. The American Legion had no trouble with the Non-Runners winning 12-1. Larry Pitt had three hits for the Legion while Dan Slocum, Don Fox and Denny Linington each had two. The Non-Runners had only three hits as a team. Larabee edged Cappons 5-4 on the strength of a three-run first inning. Larabee rapped out 13 hits including two each by Jeff Denny, Ray House, Steve Mix, Dan Miller, and Greg Armotr. Hastings Mutual shut out Art Made Auto 6-0. Scott VanAUsburg had three hits for Mutual while Rip Eastman and Rich Made had two hits for the losers. Hastings Mutual knocked off J A J Auto 173. John Parker and Doug Griggs had two hits for Mutual while Jim Gietarowski had two safeties for J A J Auto. Dtvtola A standings Hooks 5-1 GAG Pork Farms 4-2 Fiberglass A 2-3 Cappon Oil 2-4 Moose 2-4 Divtotea B standings American Legion 5-0 Hastings Mutual 3-1 Fiberglass B 4-2 Hotel 3-2 Superette 3-2 Larabee Const. 3-3 Home Run Derby A Joe Maurer (Cappons) and Dan Neeley (Porkers) with 4, Dick Robinson and Mike Robinson (Hooks) with 3, Tom Warner, Gary Van Elst and Tom Krasenga (Porkers) with 2, and Wayne Kirwin (Fiberglass) with 1. Heme Run Derby B Ray Hause, Ray Girrbach, Steve Mix, and Stan Schantz (Larabees) all with 1. Hastings Women’s Softball Standings w Hosting City Bonk (Mdvl.) ... Notional Bonk of Hotting*.... Vital*'*................................................ Hatting* Wom*n of th* Moo** TruaValu*......................................... Hastings Merchants...................... Barry Co. Modical Car*............ L 2 0 2 0 2 0 I 1 0 _ 2 0~2 0 2 M 1 2 2 2 ■owdts of bmom, Btondoy, tent 13: Hamess racing coming to Lake-0 Notional Bonk 22 Tru* Volu*..................... 0 Vital*'*.......................... 18 Tro* Valu*...................... 5 National Bank............ 22 Merchants........................ 4 Vital*'*.......................... 7 Woman of th* Moo**. I The Lake Odessa Fair will again sponsor harness racing on July 1-4. The racing will begin at 1:00 p.m. with a total purse of 357,000 according to Speed Supt. Herb Cusack. This is the 49th con­ secutive year the fair has sponsored the nations fastest growing sport. The grandstand will feature the state championship light weight horse pull at 7:00 on Sunday, July 3. Fair dates this year run from June 30 to July 4. City Bank......................... 9 City Bonk ....................... 17 Woman of th* Moot*. B ■•salts of Bsum, Tussdsy, June 14: 7:10 pjB. The top stories of prep season Medical Car*.................. 4 Marchant*........................ 5 Medical Car*.................. 3 National Bonk at Vital*'* Marchant* at Woman of th* Moo** Woman of th* Moo** at City Bank TUESDAY, JUNE 21... 640 PJB. City Bank at Notional Bonk 7:18 pj*. Trus Valu* at Medical Car* A20MB. Madical Car* at Vital*'* who has a BA from Western Michigan University. He is currently working on hto master’s degree Delton Athletic Director Randy Knowles said he is very pleased with the selection of Blacken as head coach. “We’re looking forward to some big things from Paul. He comes highly recommended," said Knowles. “I think we have some good potential here at Delton as far as student-athletes and I'm looking forward to having someone like Paid leading those kids.’’ Blacken is currenly a substitute teacher within the Parchment system and has taught adult education before. Mark Basil "Buzz" Fazio of Delton will become inducted into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame on Nov. IB in Chicago. Fazio, 75, will become the second bowler (Andy Varipapa was the first) to be inducted into the hall of fame. Joining Fazio it the induction ceremoonies will be former Chicago Cuba third baseman Ron Santo, former Boston Red Sox outfielder Tony Conigliaro, golf’s Ken Venturi and weightlifter-bodybuilder Franco Colombo. Fazio said the induction comes as a complete surprise to him. "Naturally,’’ he said. “I’ve been out of circulation for quite a while. I guess they still remember the old man.’’ Fazio, who nirrently lives in Delton with Veronica, his wife of 55 years, began his bowling career in the 1930s waiting at a bowling alley. He won several bowling championships in the 1930s and 1940b, but be didn’t blossom until he won a tournament in Detroit late in the 1940s. In 1957 he helped establish the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA). Several years after the formation he was named president of the association. Fazio, who captained three world cham­ pionship teams, was still a competitive bowler into his middle 50s. He won an ABC Summer swim coming Divtotea C standings Lewis Realty 4-1 J A J Auto 2-2 Non-Runners 1-5 Art Meade Auto 0-5 Weight Train Gym 0-6 ■20 m. tJOs-ai. Paul Blacken has been named as head basketball coach at Delton High School succeeding Dob Prentice, who resigned in April. Blacken comes from Parchment High School where he directed the Parchment varsity to a 164 overall record last winter. The team's 12-2 record was second to state champion Kalamazoo Christian’s 12-0 mark. It was Blacken’s first year as varsity coach after serving Parchment for three years as jayvee coach and two as freshman coach. Blacken has also compiled a 50-21 record in three year’s as Parchment's head girls basketball coach. Blacken is a former Parchment graduate Buzz Fazio being inducted into Italian Hall of Fame Nov. 18 Gappons defeats Fiberglass in mens softball action last week Cappuus defeated Fiberglass A 8-4 behind two home runs by Joe Maurer. Maurer’s home runa^ame in the fourth and fifth in­ nings and Ased a 2-1 Fiberglass lend. Scott Smith* Van Aman, Milter, and Veras all had • twdhftifdf the winners. Keith Jones had two hits for Fiberglass. The Moose upset unbeaten Hooks 11-6. Denny Myers had four hits while Tom McKaough had three hits for »he Moose. Brad King and Mike Robinson had two hits each for Hooks. GAG Pork Farms clobbered the Superette 35-2. Dan Ploeg and Tom Krasenga each scored ^five runs for the winners while Krasenga, Dan Neely, and Gary Van Elst hit home runs. Aaron Snider had two hits for the Superette. Fiberglass B knocked off the Noo-Runnen 11-2. Marty Curtiz, Mike Hill, and Gary Burpee had two hits each for the winners. Roger Stowe collected two for the losers. The Hotel beat Weight Train Gym 16-1 By Steve Vedder In addition, she will help run a summer basketball clinic and organize three scrimmages. Jayvee basketball practice will start in full the middle of August. Tom Frtridge, volleyball and tennis coach Freridge plans on running the summer Ytennis program and also give private lessons in the sport. He will conduct a high school clinic starting June 27 and lasting four to six weeks. Since he and his family own a 6.5 acre “farm,” Freridge noted the work there win also take up much of his time. Repair work and raising broiler chickens as well as doing a little gardening are time consuming tasks. In addition, Tom said he will be working at a part time job in Grand Rapids. The rest of the Hastings coaches couldn't be located to elicit their responses. It to assumed they have already started on thatr summer breaks. It's almost enough for one to rethink hto choosen occupation. Blacken named new Delton basketball coach Three Lake wood girls named to All-Tri River softball team Kristi Seese, Liz Huyck and Karrie Price of Lakewood High School have been named to the 1983 Tri River softball team. It was the third time Seese has been selected to the team. The senior outfielder, who was also named to the an regional squad, hit .587 with 49 rbis and 43 runs scored in only 87 at bats. In 103 plate appearances Seese struck out only twice. Scene had 25 rbis through the Hastings YMCA. In addition. Oom will coach the Hastings team in the area Connie Mack league. (Bernie also mentioned he’s lucking for someone to coach a Mickey Mantle age team also) A couple of weeks of National Guard duty in August will just about fill up Oom’s schedule. Judy Anderson, softball coach Judy plans to spend much of her time traveling down to Ohio and Indiana to visit friends. Judy, who will attend an aerobics class twice a week, will coach a youth soccer team and also prepare her eighth grade girls basketball team in early September She also plans to play a lot of slow pitch softball this summer. Pal Murphy, girls track coach Pat plans on splitting her time between Hastings and Portland, her hometown. Pat plans on rearranging her classroom work and plan other classes. at a glance The Middleville school district Summer Swim Program will begin Monday, June 20. In previous years the program has con­ sisted of one two-week session with ex­ tremely large classes. In order to take full advantage of the use of our pool this summer and insure quality instruction for the students by having smaller classes, the program this summer will have three twoweek sessions starting June 20, July 5 and July 18. The schedule on those days: 12:00 — 12:30 a.m.—water babies and tiny tots (somebody must be in the water with the the child) 12:30 — 1:20-------- beginners 1:30 —• 2:20-------- advanced beginners and in termediate swimmers. 2:30 — 3:20--------- adult beginners 3:30 — 9:00--------- open swim The cost of the program will be 310. To register call 795-3597 after noon or come to the Monday classes early. 10-K run slated for Freeport Saturday A10 kilometer (6.2 mile) run will be held in Freqport on Saturday, June 18 as part of the Freeport Homecoming celebrations. Pre-registr&tion for the race will be from 7:30 to 8:30 the morning of the race at the Freeport Fire Barn. There will be seven age divisions in both mens and womens com­ petition. The entry fee is 33.00 for just the race or an additional 33.50 if a race t-shirt is purchased. Applications for the race can be found at Leary’s Sport Shop in Hastings. A total of 90 runners participated last year and run of­ ficials expect more this year. Masters tournament in 1955 and another bowling tournament in 1956. In 1968 at the age of 60 Fazio finished second in a tour­ nament. Fazio stepped down from the PBA tour in 1972. He is still a member of the PBA’s Board of Directors and has been on the advisory staff of Brunswick since 1948. Several Saxon girts honored for softball Three Hastings players have been named to the 1983 Twin Valley all-ieague team. Junior shortstop Tammy Connor, senior pitcher Sheri Blair and senior centerfielder Teresa Maurer were all named to the 16-giri team. Two other Saxon softbaltera, senior cat­ cher Amy Stack and junior first baseman Paula Atkinson, were named honorable mention. Connor, who made the teem for the third time, led Hastings in average (.384), runs (32), hits (28), rbis (24) and stolen bases (25) as well as putouts and assists. Blair, who made the all-league team last season, compiled a 17-5 record with a 1.01 ERA and had 90 strikeouts She also Mt .273 with 16 rbis. Maurer batted .315 with 13 rbis, 22 stolen bases, and 20 runs scored. Stack hit .239 while Atkinson batted .314. Connor, Blair, Atkinson and Maurer were also recently named to the honorable mention all-regional softball team. Hastings coach Judy Anderson also an­ nounced individual awards for the Saxon team. Maurer was named Most Valuable, Most Spirited and Best Attitude. Connor was picked as Best Hustler, Best Defensive and Best Baserunner. Laura Hause was named Rookie of the Year while Laura Oom was selected as Moat Improved. The Hastings team compiled a 19-6 overall record and was 11-1 in the Twin Valley. Jr. Tennis group to sponsor tourney The Hastings Junior Tennis Association will sponsor a novice tournament June 20-23 at all available courts in Hastings. The tournament will start Monday at 9:00 at the Johnson Field Court. Anyone wishing to enter should contact tournament director Del Loranger or secretary Kay Loftus (945-3940) before Sunday night. The pairings for the tour­ nament will be held Sunday night, June 19. The fee is 36 with the proceeds going to help fund the junior tennis association and the Hastings High School teams. It is a USTA santioned tournament. Thomapple Bikers Thp Thomapple Valley Bikers held their annual Tuesday evening time trials near the comer of M-37 and M-79. The results: Mike O'Donnell (27:31), John Crane (29:20), TomKatsul (30:32) and Hal Wattle.. (33:09). The club invites anybody to the time trials every Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. Brown: the number one story of the prep season for the county this post school year. The last ball has been thrown, the final hurdle leaped, and the last basketball has been shot. The 1982-83 high school prep season is now history. It was a season in which there were a multitude of top-flight sports stories to report — some possessing statewide significance. I sat down the other day and tried to rank them in order of importance. It wasn't as easy of a job as I had figured. Never-the-tess, forwhat it's worth, here to my opinion of the top 10 Barry County sports stories as I saw them. Na. 1 — basketball Mark Brows. Hastings This choice was the only easy one. How could it be any different? Brown rewrote the Hastings basketball record book while setting five Twin Valley records and even a couple of state records. The sensational sophomore guard averaged 38J points per game in­ cluding 45.8 points in four district and regional games. Hto exploits not only gained Mm tons of local coverage, but by the time the dstricts and regional* rolled around, the state was weU aware of Mark Brown too Naturally Brown was named all­ Ioague, all-county, and all-state at the conclusion of the year. It makes one wonder what the next two years are going to bring. No. 2 — Middleville’s ran for a state basketball title This pick barely edges my number three choice of the Maple Valley football team. The edge that the Trojan basketball team had over Maple Valley football team is that the hoop happenings turned on an entire town for a month. The drive for the state championship was Middleville’s version of true March Madness. Tnornapple Kellogg swept through the districts with wins over Hopkins (51-49) and South Christian (74-50). The regionals went likewise with wins over Whitehall (84-71) and Newaygo (56-51). Then the tempo really picked up. Playing at the ‘House that Magic Built' in East Lansing, the Trojans foiled Carrollton in the quarterfinals 56-52. Then it was on to Crister Arena for a heartbreaking 74-64 double overtime loss to eventual state champion Kalamazoo Christian in the Hornets toughest game in the tournament. I’ll never forget a rather beatenlooking Skip Pranger in the Crisler Arena VIP Room after the Joss to Christian explaining what his team had meant to him through the season. No. 3 — Maple Valley’s near miss at a SMAA football title I personally covered several Maple Valley football games during the season but I missed the unforgettable last one at Pennfield. A desperate 33-yard touchdown pass at the gun gave Pennfield an incredible 20-16 win over the Lions and robbed them of a chance for the SMAA title. The thing about Maple Valley was that few people, including one certain sportswriter in particular, had given Maple Valley any kind of chance at ail of beating Pennfield. So near, but yet so far. No. 4 — Hastings girts win softball title The Saxon softball team was the only team to win a Twin Valley cham­ pionship. Each week it almost seemed that the other shoe was going to drop on the softball team. It never did. If I have ever seen a more talented group of girls softball players I don't know where it would have been. I mean these people could play ball. The girls finished 194 overall and 11-1 in the Twin Valley. The only black spot was that 1-0 loss to Harper Creek in the districts. No. 5 — Hastings football team wins last four games ■ Maybe I’m a little prejudiced with three Hastings stories in the top five in the county, but Jeff Simpson and the Hastings football team deserves a little recognition here. After five weeks of the season this team was being written off as a failure. An embarrassing 25-6 loss to Harper Creek the fifth week could very hav«* been the last nail in their collective coffin. The football team then won its next fair games to fi nish a strong 6-3, but it was the way the team won them that’s the real story. Inali fotr games the Saxons rallied in the second half to pull out the wins. I call that character, and that, ladies and gentiemen, is a story. No. < — Deltoe girls wilt KVA cage title In a year when Delton athletics took more than a few shots to the chin, the girls basketball team was outstanding. They won 12 of 13 league games, in­ cluding a clutch late-season 35-29 win over rtmnerup K-Zoo Christian. The team had finished 14-6 in 1981, but had most everybody back for last fall's team. They made the most of it No. 7 — Lakewood’s softball team wins 20 games Nobody else in the county won 20 games in anything. That’s why I rank the Lakewood softballers number seven. The girts went 20-7 overall and were 10-2 in their league. They lost twice to powerful, state-rated Greenville 9-2 and 3-0 to mar an otherwise outstanding year. No. 8 —• Lakewood girts co-champs la basketball race The Vikings female eagers won nine of 12 Tri River games en route to sharing a title with Greenville even though they beat Greenville twice. The team went into the season with four talented seniors including a trio of three-year starters. The girls won eight of their last nine games and the last four to earn the tie for the title. No. 9 — Kristi Seese, Lakewood athlete Make that athlete with a capital A. In my humble opinion Kristi Seese ir the best all-around girls athlete in the county. She has beer, an all-stater in basketball, volleyball and softball. Off the court she is the valedictorian of her Lakewood class and a flat out nice person. Some of her statistics are as good as any athlete I’ve ever seen. Maybe unbelievable is a better word. Nobody will ever have a better athletic season that Kristi Seese did in 1982-83. No. IB — MiddlevPIe wrestler Marty Stake This year can’t pass without men­ tioning Marty Sinke’s achievements. The Trojan senior won 48 of 49 matches last winter and finished third in the state Class C wrestling meet. His four-year record included a mark of 158-10, a first place state finish as a freshmen, a fourth ptace mark as a sophomore, and a second place as a junior. Everybody has their own opinions concerning the top sports stories of the 1982-83 high school year. Ute above is my own opinion, but is hardly the list to end aU lists. Send us your top IB story list and we’ll publish it in a future issue of the Hastings Banner. �Th* Hailing* lannar, Thuridoy June ) 6. 1983 — Page 10 HASTINGS COUNTRY CLUB Man1* Monday Night Golf League MATCH RESULTS June 13 A NEW LEAGUE BLUE DIVISION USFl> Dunham 59-4. Gahan 51-4. Fluke 47-4. Jarman 46- 4. Rugg 57-0. Cava 47-0. Jacobs 43-0, Goodyear 51-0. Coleman 37-4. McGinnis 45-4, Nitz 42-4. Gahan 51-0. Ketchum 46-0. Cove 47-0. STANDINGS: Nitz 7. Fluke’. Coleman 7. Cove 7. Rugg 7. Ketchum 7. Jarman 7 Gillespie 6. Suther­ lands. Jacobs 6. Mathews 4. Stanley 5. Goodyear 5. McGinnis 6, Gahan 4. Dunham 4. Warner 4. O'Connor 6. W«J<rono ANEW PRO FOOTBALL SEASON RED DIVISION Warner vs. Goodyear. Ketchum vs. Sutherland. Gahan vs. Rugg. Gillespie vs. Jarrnan. O'Connor vs. McGinnis, Dunham vs. Malhows. Coleman vs. Jacobs. Stanley vs. Cove. Fluke vs. Nitz. POSTPONED MATCHES: Mathews vs. Goodyear. Dunham vs. Warner. Gahan vs. Mathews, Gillev pie vs. Mathews. McGinnis vs. Warner, Sutherland vs. Stanley. Dunham vs. Goodyear Gabon vs. Dunham. Stanley vs. Gahan. Jacobs vs. Sutherland. O'Connor vs. Warner. Jacobs 43-4. Stanlake 45-4. Hopkins 42-4. Holl 41-3. Ziegler 5-12. Rothfuss 47-0. Perry 46-0, Bacon 48-0. Sullivan 58-1. Hollister 43-2. Burke 46-4. Baxter 55-3. Hopkins 42-3. Havens 48-4. McMillan 44-4. Lawrence -19-0. Steury 55-1, Siegel 55-1. Bacon 48-0. Lubieniecki 48-0. STANDINGS: Hopkins 21. McMillan 20. Havens 20. Lawrence 18. Lubieniecki 17. Jacobs 16, Hollis­ ter 16. Baxter 14, Siegel 13. Steury 12. Rothfuss 10. Burke 10. Stanlake 9. Hall 7. Ziegler 2. Bacon 2. Perry 2. Sullivan 1. GREEN DIVISION Pairing for June 20... flack Nkte Cleveland vs. Dorman. Cook vs. Flora. Loftus vs. Doty, Moore vs. Dawe. Bottcher vs. Willison, Kennedy vs. Archer. Birke vs. Beduhn. Wood vs. Morey. Panfil vs. Rohde. POSTPONED MATCHES: Cleveland vs. Archer. Doty vs. Birke. Wood vs. Moore. Beduhn vs. Doty. Beduhn vs. Flora. Bottcher vs. Dorman. Rohde vs. Dowa. Dawe vs. Bottcher. Cook vs. Kennedy. Morey vs. Loftus. Wood vs. Panfil. Beduhn vs. Wood. Willison V*. Dorman. Bottcher vs. Cleveland. Flora vs. Bottcher. Sam BnAwlEwry Sturdy A MaHtay WBCH-FM RADIO/1OO.1 GOLD DIVISION VonderVeen 39-4. Farrell 44-4. Krueger 41-4 Homoty 4C-4, Stock 45-4. Holman 50-0, Long 49-0 Hoke 52-0. Cotter 43-0. Consoni 40-0, Chose 38-4' Ainslie 43-4. ironside 37-4, Homoty 40-4. Miller 394. Ainslie 43-0. Consoni 40-0, Foster 43-0, Fisher 13-0. Cotter 43-0. YOUR USFL STATION IN HASTINGS Say hello to the Daily Card Game Hello. Easy Street. Its as easy to play as finding your I neatest Daily Lottery Agent I Play wherever you see the A Daily sign. \ \ J Hello, winners. When ~ KX/ play, you’ll get a ticket with three randomly-selected card Vssymbols. Two more cards are drawn \ on TV nightly except Sunday The \ two drawn and the three on your > ticket make up your hand. a' (Winning hands and prizes are / listed in the chart above. I / A Royal Flush wins / S50.000! / / Pairing for June 20... Front Nine Fisher vs Cotter, Foster vs Stock. Ainslie vs Hol­ man. Youngs vs Miller, Homely vs Ironside. VonderVeen vs Lorenger. Chose vs Krueger Con­ soni vs Farrell. Hoke vs Long. POSTPONED MATCHES: Lorenger vs Farrell. Lorenger vs Foster. Holman vs Lorenger. Youngs vs Lorengei Long vs Ironside. Lorenger vs Cotter. Fisher vs Lorenger. Ainslie vs Lorenger. Ironside vs Colter. Pairing far Juno 20... Back Nine Archer44-4. Cleveland 56-4, Cook 46-4, Birke 543. Morey 51-4, Wood 51-4, Beduhn 51-4, Dorman 47- 0, Panfil 48-0. Willison 52-0. Loftus 48-1. Panfil 48- 0, Rohde 50-0. Panfil 48-0. Archer 44-4. Dorman 48-4, Birke 54-4, Defy 54-4. Morey 51-4. Wood 514. Dawe 44-2, Moore 48-0, Cook 62-0, Dorman 470. Kennedy 45-0. Rohde 50-0, Flora 60-0. Dorman 47-2. STANDINGS: Cook 6. Kennedy 6. Willison 6 Doty 5, Archer 6. Morey 6, Wood 4. Cleveland 5* Birke 6. Panfil 6. Moore 6. Rohde 6. Loftus 6 Dawe 5. Bottcher 3. Beduhn 4, Dorman 5, Flora 5. For th* Ovid pro footboll fan the season doesn't hava to and in January anymore. Now there is the up and coming United States Football League — 12 teams from across the country featuring such stars os Georgia'? Herschel Walker and Michigan's Anthony Carter. STANDINGS Homoty 23. Chase 20. Ironside 19. Fisher 17. Stack 16 Krueger 16. Miller 14. Youngs 14. Farrell 14. Ainslie 12 VonderVeen 12. Long 9. Foster 9. Holman 8. Hoke 5. Consoni 4. Cotter 4. Lorenger 0. s' ] J mghttv on IMW MICHIGAN LOTTERY SUPPORTS EDUCATION Wtrmtntj card tymboh and Daitv numtie's information call rne Michigan lottery Line 515 976 2020 For additional information on tn* name and odds send a sed addressed stamped envelope to Card Game information PQ Bo* 50025 Lansing M, 4390? Burkholder 15. Fuller 14. Boop 13. losty rO. Colbry 8. Johnson 6. Nolan 0. Pairing for June 20 ...Front Nine Fuller vs El’fs. Nolan vs Johnson, losty vs Burk­ holder. Gardner vs Colbry. Toburen vs Boop. POSTPONED MATCHES: Nolan vs Burkholder. Colbry vs Nolan. Ellis vs Nolan. Nolan vs losty. losty vs Fuller. SILVER DIVISION Czinder 46-4. Begg 42-4. Darrow 43-2. Corrigan 51-4. Hoekstra 46-2. Hohn 52-0. Show 48-0. Miller 40-2. Hahn 52-0. Vanport Fleet 50-2. Czinder 46-4. Koller 46-4. Beyer 39-3. Mogg 46-4. Weller 46-0. Miller 42-0. Bel Iqraph 50-1. Jarvis 67-0. STANDINGS: Czinder 23. Mogg 18. Bellgraph 16. Ron Miller 15. Rod Miller 14. Beyor 13. Peuroch 13. Jarvic 13. Koller 12. Weller 11. Corrigan 10. Darrow 10. Begg 10. Shaw 8. Hoekstra 5. Vanport Fleet 4. Wallin 1. Hahn 0. Elks GOLF LEAGUE FIWfT FLIGHT - D. Storrs 53. B. Carlson 60. P. Ed­ wards 75. J. Flood 69. A. Froncik 38. J. Cohoon 42. B. Romkk 48. S. Shriver 75. B. Tossovo 31. L. Gas­ per 64. I. Hamp 82. P. Burkey 76. T. Turkal 41. M. McKay 44. J. Carpenter 50. E. McKeough 65. G. Storrs 67. SECOND FLIGHT • V. Cowell 71 W. Hammon 41, J. Harrington 82. G. Sheldon 67. A. Mulford 64. W. Wyngarden 85. J. Plank 67. F. Anderson 81. L. Englehart 45, D. Hamman 52. D. Fedewa 54, H. Wilson 43. E. Lewis 82. R. Newton 50. M. Myers 66. L. VonGeison 78. SMC1AI EVENT ■ LOW PUTTS: S. Shrhwr 14. I. Van Geison 13. by Dave Storms Hastings YMCA Soccer Mini-Clialc: Hastings YMCA-Youth Council presents Soccer Mini-Clinic, sponsored by Michigan Soccer School. Michigan Soccer-School MnuClinics provide an opportunity for the beginning and intermediate soccer player to go to a soccer camp to leam and develop the proper skills and knowledge. These mini­ clinics are especially for the younger player, and provide instruction in small groups, allowing individual attention for each and every player. Who: All soccer players in grades l-9tl. (grade for the fall of 1983). Any skill level. Where: Tyden Park. When: July 25-29 (Monday-Friday, rain date: Saturday, July 30). Session A: 9:30 Disease is a part of nature by John Lerg, Department of Natural Resources In wildlife, there seem to be seasons when diseases are at their worst just as happens with people getting such things as colds and the flu. One of those seasons for wildlife is late winter and early spring. During this time, the disease usually starts with just a few animals. The disease spreads to other individuals within the species as the outbreak develops. By early summer the outbreak has usually run its course and no new individuals get the diOMwr. One disease that trften shows up during this time is canine distemper. Raccoon are the most common animals to get the disease. However, fox and coyote can also get it. The disease starts when the animals are at their weakest after surviving a long winter and spending additional energy in courtship and mating. Once the disease has started, it spreads to other animals usually by some form of con­ tact. The morel numerous the animals, the more the Hkelyhood is the animals will come into contact with the disease, and the more animals come down with it. Most often, the disease is limited, and only a few animals die. While disease in people are something we fight, disease outbreaks in wildlife are a normal way for Mother Nature to thin the ranks to insure that only the strong survive. Large trout Pat McCall. 17, of Freeport dis­ plays the 22 trout ing for over 12 years. Hello, Winners. WHITE DIVISION ---------- Words to the “Ys”------------- Hello. Lady Luck. The Daily Card Came drawing is televised every night Monday through Saturday. ■y at 742 on WDIV-TV 4 f So grab ahold of your ticket sit down in front of your set and watch Lady Luck do her stuff Hello, winners! Drawngs Pairing for June 20... Back Nina Sullivan vs Lubianiecki, Jacobs vs Ziegler. Stanlake vs Burke, Baxter vs McMillon, Holl vs Rothfuss. Lawrence vs Steury. Perry vs Siegel. Hollister vs Bacon. Hopkins vs Havens. Pairing for June 20... Front Nine POSTPONED MATCHES: Sullivan v» Steury. Hahn vs Vanport Fleet. Keller vs Wallin. Darrow Bacon vs Ziegler. Rothfuss vs Sullivan. Havens vs Rothfuss. McMillan vs Sullivan. Perry vs Sullivan. vs Shaw. Weller vs Hoekstra. Corrigan vs Miller. Bacon vs Stanlake Rothfuss vs Lubieniecki. Ziegler Begg vs Cztnder. MHIer vs Beyer. Peuroch vs Jar­ vs Hall. ’ vis. Bellgraph vs Mogg. ?OSTPONED MATCHES: Begg vs Vanport Fleet. Miller vs Hahn. Shaw vs Miller. Beyer vs Wolier. Boop 47-4. Toburen 49-4. Gardner 44-0, Johnson Corrigan vs Keller. Wollin vs Miller. Hoekstra vs 63 0. Fuller 49-4. Ellis 48-4. Toburen 49-0, Colbry Hahn. Begg vs Hohn. Show vs Czinder. Darrow vs Begg. Beyer vs Show. Wollin vs Corrigan. Wallin vs 75-0. STANDINGS: Gardner 21. Toburen 17. Ellis 16. Peuroch. Hoekstra vs Wallin. a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (lst-4th graders). Session B: 12 noon - 2 p.m. (5th-9th graders). Why: To learn and develop the basic skills involved in the sport of soccer. To have a chance to be coached by licensed, trained clinicians who will give each participant individualized instruction. To team the sport of soccer in an atmosphere that balances fun with learning. Cost: $25 for ten hours of qualified soccer instruction. (Not refundable after deadline.) Registration Procedure: Send check to: YMCA Office, 520 E. Francis, Hastings, MI. Make certain to mail early to insure a place in the clinic. Enrollment is limited. Registration Deadline: June30,1083—a $2 late fee will be charged for those registering after deadline. Staff: This mini-clinic will be directed by Coach Danny Minkus. Danny is a nationally licensed coach and a member of the Michigan Soccer Association's state coaching staff. Danny has been involved with teaching soccer camps throughout the state for the past five summers. He also conducted a coaches clinic for our own Hastings soccer coaches. As a player, he was a four-year starter for Kalamazoo College, where he was selected most valuable player, and elected to the All-Conference soccer team three times. Other staff members will be appointed as enrollment demands (student to staff ratio will be no larger than 1 to 15.) Far Farther lafarmatian: Call the YMCA office at 945-4574. Sammer Playgraaads - Just a reminder that summer playgrounds are open starting June 15. There is a Tot Lot at Bob King lJuk that is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon. This program is open to boys and girts ages 2-5 years old. There is also playgrounds for youth ages 6-12 years old at Central (9:30a.m.-12 noon and6 p.m. 8:30 p.m.); Southeastern (9:30 a.m. - 12 noon), and Bob King Park (9:30 a.m. - 12 noon and 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.). There is also a playground at the Rutland Township Hall open from 9:30 a.m. - 12 noui. All playgrounds are open Monday through Friday. Outdoor Report General Outdoor Conditions - Summer has finally arrived. Temperatures have been in the high 80’s the past week and we have seen 90 the last couple of days. Campgrounds are filling up on weekends and day use areas are very busy. Unfortunately along with good weather comes the bugs. Biting insects are out in full force so don't forget repellent Fishing - A ooe.worg description, of the fishing lately would have to be great! On the big lake everyone is talking perch. They are being caught at all ports in good numbers although do jumbo perch yet Lake trout are rigid iq> there too. Inland fishing is starting to pick up so whatever you are after now is the time to go! Lake Michigan Ports - New Buffalo- Boats are limiting out with good catches of steelhead and coho. Many lake trout are being caught and getting bigger (18-29 lbs.). Best success has been in 180' of water down near the bottom. They are still catching lake and brown trout casting from shore using smelt. Perch fishing is teal good of the rods. Minnows seem to be working much better than worms right now. St Joseph- Benton Harbor - Perch fishing is excellent. The best they have ever seen it Both boat and pier fishermen are using wigglers with good success. Salmon and lake trout are hitting in 45-60 feet of water south of the port by the cook plant. Fish are biting near the bottom on stainless steelers and silver strikers. South Haven - Many lake trout and a few other of the big fish are being taken in about 65 feet of water on the bottom. Best baits have been red tad pollies and fub wobblers. Quite a few perch (45-50 per person) both off the piers with minnows and off the rocks with wigglers. South Haven Fishing Tournament was held June Uth. 55 boats participated and a total of 253 fish were taken. The breakdown by species and average length is as follows: Chinook 55 20.3"; Lake Trout 18823.8”; Coho 9 nJ"; and Steelbead 1 235". Stagatuck Woifly like trout Uteri. Ftoh are in 80’ of water on the bottom Black and gold north port nailers have worked well and also green has been a good color for lures. Success for perch has been great here too. They are catching them in 10-20 feet of water off the rods south of the harbor. talaad Fitting- Bass are off the beds Md starting to bite more now. They are stMfto shallower waters but near drop offs. Bluegills are bedding and fishing has been very good. Many good sized fish Ate bring caught. Pike are biting good; quite a Tew big ones reported. Trout in streams has dropped off due to the warm weather. Lakes are still producing fair to good catches. Turtle Trappers - Remember to have your name and address on all traps and notify your local conservation officer or this office before setting or moving them. . .Otter Outdoor Starts - If the weather holds this year should be excellent for wild strawberries and Nack raspberries. We will start receiving a daily vacancy report for state parks this week. Give us a call before storting out to make sure the campground you are going to is not full. Barry County Outdoor News Be especially watchful this time of year because animal populat.ons are highest rigi.l after young are bom or hatched. Be alert if the adult is on one side of the road and young the other. The instinct is telling them to get back together. If animals are sighted do not stop in roadway. Many rearend collisions occur from this action. Slow gradually and pull off road if you must stop. The best thing to do is slow but do not slam on brakes. Most animals will clear out of the way. The larger animals such as deer or domestic animals can be seen and evasive action taken but small grouse chicks or small rabbits are to see until its too late. Slowing the vehicle is about the only thing that can be done. Swerving over the center line could cause a serious traffic accident. Fishing in Barry County this past week was very improved. Perch and Small Mouth bass were hitting on Gun Lake. Leaf worms and night crawlers used in about ten feet of water produced limit catches of small mouth in 24-3 lb. class. Perch ran 10 inches and were being caught on leaf worms in that same bass water. Wall Lake fishermen had a hay day cat­ ching bluegills this past week. Leaf worms used just off shore produced limit catches for most fishermen. Bob Bowmen took two neighborhood kids to this hotspot and brought back 75 nice bluegills. Other lakes to try in area is Cloverdale, Leach, Fish Lake near Orangeville. Turtle egg laying is in full swing so there will be a lot of turtles moving onto gravel roads depositing their eggs. Some 20-25 lb. snappers have been seen. These turtles are good eating but it depletes the population when these turtles are taken. �The Hostings Bonner, Thursday. June 16, 1983 — Page 11 DNR says it will “soften” clearcutting of trees near road A wildlife biologist for the Department of Natural Resouces says the DNR will "soften or temper” its approach to clearcutting near country roads. John Lerg made the remarks following a meeting June 9 of individuals living in the Barry State Game Area. A second meeting is set for June 23, al 7 p.m., at the McCallun Church, at the corner of Mullen and Otis Lake Roads. About 40 individuals turned out at the Circle Pines Campground to protest the clearcutting of land around their homes. The DNR defends clearcutting as necessary to preserve aspen, a delicate, short lived softwood tree that provides food and shelter for a variety of game. But some who live nearclearcut areas say the practice creates eyesores. “It detracts from the scenic beauty of tne area,” says Bert Pryor, who lives on Mullen Rd. "We enjoy the wilderness atmosphere.” "Most of us are not going to live to see some of these trees grow back again...This is a beautiful area, and we'd like to keep it that way." Pryor says he, and others, are not against all cutting. "We’d just like to see some discretion used.” William VanHouten, Yankee Springs Township supervisor, says he did not attend the June 16 meeting, but that he is opposed to cutting some trees. “I'm not opposed to cutting bigger trees, but I don’t think anything under 16 inches (in diameter) should be cut down, says VanHouten. "Over here (near his house), they've cut down a whole lot of smaller trees, and I'm opposed to that." VanHouten is skeptical that clearcutting helps game. “It doesn't look like they're doing anything for the animals by clearcutting. Maybe in some areas it’s different, but in my par­ ticular area (northwest Yankee Springs Township), that's the way it is." Don Shall, of Mullen Rd., says there are more than two sides to the clearcutting issue. "Ours is a coalition of citizens pulling together, each opposed to the DNR's policy, as it is put forth now, but for their own reasons," says Shall. Shall questions the officials who make clearcutting policy. "We expect our public officials to be democratic in dealing with the public concerns,” he says. Biologist Lerg says that by managing aspen, the DNR is "making great gains in wildlife management." “I see those aspen trees out there dying, and I see new ones dying every year. To get more diversity in game, and in foliage, I would ask for more aspen," says Lerg. Lerg says that cutting near the roads is the "most immediate problem that has centered or focused the concerns:’’ of area residents. "If I had it to do over again, I would probably not cut as many oak trees near the road,” says Lerg. ■I would still opt for cutting the aspen right to the road, unless there was a serious potential for deer problems," says Lerg. Deer feed off of the lender shoots that sprout from felled aspens in the first year, explains Lerg, and that can attract deer to the roadside. Aspen must have full sunlight to regenerate. In cases where a stand of aspen is surrounded by taller, longer lived trees, such as oaks and maples, the acpen will die off and not be replaced. To start a new stand of aspen, says Lerg. someone must cut out the older aspens and all the trees competing for sunlight around it "Then the aspen beats all the other trees to the punch by resprouting from its stumps and roots." "One of the things that we’re concerned about is that we’re seeing a lot of aspen trees dying. You can go two ways: cut it, and let the aspen reproduce itself, or don’t cut it, an let another tree take over (stand con­ version.)." Lerg says the DNR took care of many of the stands near the roads last year, and that this year’s cutting will be in more inac­ cessible areas. trees are hiding. You could see behind them to this huge clear cut. It just seemed like a poorly veiled attempt to hide a clearcut,’’ says Lerg. “I’ve come to learn though, that one or two old oak trees left along the road dees make a great difference. Where we could change our policy and do it differently now that we are reading the public more clearly. I would not ci", those trees, unless they were shading a considerable amount of the aspen," says Lerg. Lerg says the DNR was "not reading the public correctly" when it authorized the cutting of shade trees near the road last year. "Where 1 would change my policy, and where we basically didn’t read the public correctly, we didn’t see the difference bet­ ween leaving one or two or three or maybe even twelve oak trees standing along the side of the road that were the only things standing between the road and a clear cut area. "When you get to that point, our value system said that there is nothing that those State police offer tips on fireworks The Dept, of Natural Resources defends it's clearcutting policies as lending diversity to types of wild game and ground foliage. Students comment on teacher relationships This is part of a continuing series of ar­ ticles about a variety of concerns and recommendations on issues facing public education that were aired by a group of Hastings and Delton-Kellogg high school students during a recent state-sponsored Student Leadership Forum). Students at the leadership forum had eight basic concerns about current student­ teacher relationships in their schools. Generally, they believe principals should be more effective ina couple areas to help solve what the students see as problems. Students also believe that ability and competency should be taken into consideration along with seniority when decisions are made regarding which teachers will stay and which will be released. The following statements also include students’ recommendations for improving student-teacher relations. Concern — Because of their own un­ popularity, some teachers have a difficult time getting students to produce. Recommendation — In order to get students to produce, teachers must be able to relate to students. The teacher must be aware of their own abilities to motivate. One way to motivate is to relate. Concern — Too many good teachers are being cut because of money problems. Not enough attention is given to their skills and methods of relating to students. Recommendation — Seniority must not be the only method used to determine which teachers stay and which ones are released. Ability and competency must be taken into consideration. Concern — Some teachers don’t listen to students and have an "I don’t care about you” attitude. Recommendation — Principals must put pressure on teachers that have an “I don’t care" attitude. Concern — Because of financial problems, some teachers are teaching subjects they aren't totally qualified or prepared to teach. Recommendation — Teachers that are required to teach subjects they have neve: taught before should enroll in classes and seminars to update their information about the new subjects they will be teaching. The local school board should pay for this. Concern — As far as grades are con­ cerned, some teachers rely heavily on one or two major tests. Recommendation — Teachers, when grading, should take class discussions into account. Concern — Some teachers are always negative. They assume the worst of students. Recommendation — If teachers want to get the most out of students, they must be positive. They must assume the best of us. Michigan animals at Binder Zoo Native Michigan animals, their habits and their habitats will be presented in a series of half hour talks this weekend at the Binder Park Zoo Wildlife Education Center. Presentations will be given Saturday and Sunday^Iune 13 and 19 at 12, 2 and 4 p.m. The talks will feature some of the zoo’s small Michigan animals - including an opossum, a saw-whet ow), baby woodchucks, salamanders, snakes, and others. These special animals are friendly and touchable. This program for the entire family will be free with the regular zoo ad­ mission. The zoo is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. The Michigan State Police, in an effort to help clear up the annual confusion over what is and what is not legal so far as fireworks are concerned, offer some precautions, suggestions, and definitions that may help July 4th weekend celebrants have a safe and legal holiday observance. Not all "D.O.T. Class C” labeled fireworks are legal in Michigan for use by the con­ sumer. The only fireworks devices which may be sold at the retail level and used by the general consuming public are restricted to the following: Toy paper, caps, wire sparklers (size No. 14 or less), flitter sparklers, toy snakes, toy smoke devices, toy trick noise makers, cone fountains, and cylinder fountains. Fireworks devices, other than those noted, are illegal for sale and use unless proper permits are obtained from the local governing body Fireworks devices which send a projectile into -the air, spin, twirl, or emit an audible signal (excluding toy paper caps and toy trick noise makers) are illegal. Local jurisdictions should be contacted to determine if there are ordinances which are more restrictive. It is suggested that when using fireworks, the following safety precautions be followed: - Make sire that the fireworks devices are legal for use by local ordinances and state law. - Check 'or a manufacturer’s label on all fireworks devices and instructions for proper use - illegally manufactured fireworks rarely have either. - Carefully follow the instructions for use. - Provide adult supervision for children and do not allow very young children to handle fireworks. - Light only one device at a time. - Ignite fireworks only outdoors and away from buildings and combustible materials. - Do not attempt to alter the device or use in a manner not intended. In Michigan during 1982 there were 219 reported fuis caused by fireworks which resulted in property loss of approximately $142,461. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, during 1982 there were 8,500 fireworks related injuries treated at hospital emergency rooms throughout the nation. PUBLIC NOTICE REGISTRATION OF RENTAL UNITS HASTINGS CITY ORDINANCE No. 174 Effective June 15, 1983, forms for the registration of Rental Units will be avail­ able at the City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Registration of property affected by Ordinance No. 174 will be accepted on and after that date. Concern — Some teachers put down students that respond incorrectly to questions. Recommendation — Teachers must act as professionals and not insult students that don’t always have the right answer. 3-Month Subscription 1 I Hastings Banner 1 I NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON 1983-84 BUDGET OF DELTON-KELLOGG SCHOOL MICHIGAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, June 27, 1983, at 7:00 p.m. a public hearing will be held on the proposed 1983-84 budget of DeltonKellogg School in the Superintendent's office at 327 North Grove Street. Delton, Michigan. Copies of the proposed budget are available for public inspection at the Office of the Super­ intendent. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Dated: June 13.1983 JULIET BOURDO, Secretary Board of Education ........... Only JEf (Just for those folks you hove never subscribed before, or who subscribed before, but haven't received the paper in some time...this offer is FOR YOU!) MICHAEL C. PAYNE City Assessor Hostings, Michigan BURY AND ALLEGAN COUNTIES, Concern — Some teachers lack organization. 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June 16. 1983 Page 12 Hastings Jr. High students honored at assembly The following students were honored at the Hastings Junior High Awards Assembly held June 10: Assistants in Cafeteria: Shawn Rhoades. Martin Salski, Tom Harrington. Jeff Me Brian, and Travor VanHouten. Outstanding Home Economics Students: Laura Redman and Yolanda Zimmerman Physical Education Student leaders: Ken Witker. Steve Shepler, Mike Karpinski, Len Hinton, Cliff Clouse, Jerry Samis, David Bustance, Jim James. Don Schullo. Mike Eastman, Bill DeWitt. Robby Blackburn. Skip Joppie, Ken Kerekela, Alan While. Shawn Rowley \invrica and .Me Essay Contest Winners: First • Jime James, second Anna Loftus, third • Doris Huey Yearbook Cover Deisgn Winning Artists: First - Frank Winans, second - Jennifer Norris, third - Todd Gerber. Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Scholarships (Bandti: Ralinda Dean. Sarah Miner, Don Cheeseman. Timmi Watson. Jon Harmon. Kim McCall and Rob Witzel; and band of­ ficers and tapmaster certificates. Student Council Officers: President - Joe Lenz, vice president - Nancy Peterson, secretary - Susan Strong. Outstanding Office Aides: Kathy Gordon. Traci Warren. Carrie Jacobs. Amy Haywood and Mark Slocum. Principal's Recognition Award for Out­ standing Service: Lisa French. Outstanding Male and Female Athletes: Bonnie Sullivan and Mike Karpinski. New Track Records: Kristin Lyons • 60 yd. low hurdles (9.98 sec.), Julie Dimmers - two mile run < 13:49.8). Karin Warner - shot put at 13 lbs. (26’4'2” >. Mike Karpinski - pole vault < 10’0”). Jon McKay - 60 yd. high hurdles .9.14). Mike Karpinski, Dan Hause, Sean McMahon. Jon McKay • 440 yd. relay in 49.03. Seventh Grade Boys' Basketball Cham­ pionship - Jomack Tournament winners. Perfect Attendance: (Eighth) Laura Hammond (two years 1. Dale White (two years). Kelli Kermeen. Jeff McBrian, Pam Mitchell. Nicole Ross. Keely Shay. Susan Strong. Michelle Ulrich, Douglas VanNorlwick. John Ward. Brenda Wilson. (Seventh) Amy Bowers. Bridget Bueker, Larry Dawe. Patrick Elliott. Todd Gerber. Greg Heath. Brad Lundquist, Eric Maichele, Mark Micklatcher. Aija Roush. Karen Smith, Brian Tack, Philip Wymer Scholastic Achievement (All Vs): (Both semesters this year): (Eighth) Anna Loftus (two years). Ann Scofield (two years). Keely Shay (Two years). Steve Laubaugh, Vicky Main. Eric Peterson. (Seventh) Janelie Hoekstra. Rob Longstreet, Eric Maichele. Kim McCall. Carla Naegele, Christine Sonsmith, Chad ToDes. Outstanding Citizenship Award - (Seventh) Dawn Archer - Robert Longstreet, (eighth) Amy Haywood - Ken Witker. Mel Hund recognizes Frank Winaws for his design of the cover of the year­ book ar the honors assembly lost week. Charlton Park to host bluegrass festival Sunday Hastings Jr. High Principal Al Francik presents the Male and Female of the Year awards to Mike Karpinski and Bonnie Sullivan. Hastings gym teacher Bob Carlson presents Ken Witken with a P.E. Assistant Award at the junior high honors assembly last week. 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Home Grown Grass was the winner of Bill Monroe's Bean Blossom Festival Band Contest in 1982. They have performed all over the state, including ap­ pearances at Greenfield Village and for the Michigan State University Alumni Homecoming. Next on the musical agenda is Footloose, a band from Ann Arbor. Performing with traditional instruments. Footloose describes its music as "country grass" with a reper­ toire of old timey sounds in the styles of folk, blues, jazz, and when appropriate, even rock. Fiddle playing and vocal harmony will highlight the performance by the Williams Family of Byron Center as they present their special blend of modem and traditional bluegrass. Iowa Rose n riff raff, who hail from the Grand Rapids area, use traditional acoustic instruments with a touch of electric in­ struments to deliver a performance of bluegrass, country, old time, folk, rhythm and blues, and swing music. The festival's finale will feature a fast paced style of bluegrass and a variety of old timey music that have become the trademark of the Sweet Com Band of Kalamazoo, performing together since the late 1960's, Sweet Corn has entertained at Greenfield Village and at concerts, parties, and dances around the state. Admission to the festival is $5 for adults and 50 cents for children under 12. Preschoolers will be admitted free. Proceeds from bluegrass shows and other special events are used to help meet operational expenses of the park. For additional information, phone (616) 945-3775. HWl_________ For your... 533 W. State St. Hastings, Mich. The beat will be bluegrass when the Thornapple Music Festival swings into tune at 11:30 a.m. this Sunday, at historic Charlton Park. Five bands are set to perform during the five hour show which will be staged outdoors in the Park's natural amphitheater on the banks of the Thornapple River. Sharing the bill are the Sweet Com String Band, Footloose, Home Grown Grass, the Williams Family, and Iowa Rose ’n riff raff. "Several of the bands perform traditional bluegrass music and a couple of the bands get into some swing music and old timey music as well as bluegrass," said promoter Tim King of Hastings. "No electric instruments are used in traditional bluegrass music," he said. “All acoustic string instruments, like the banjo, mandolin, guitar, and usually a stand up bass, are featured in traditional bluegrass performances." King calls bluegrass "a specialized type of folk music. It originated in Tennessee and the Appalachian area. Now it’s popular from the east to west coasts." Sunday’s show marks the ninth summer that bluegrass music has been luring visitors to Charlton Park, a state designated historic site which includes a museum and a restored historical village of the late 1800's. "People bring picnics, lawn chairs, and blankets and spread out on the village green while they listen to the music," said King. "It’s relaxing, but yet there’s excitement in the air. It’s a good day for family fun.’ If visitors want to stretch their limbs, they are welcome to browse through the museum and the 15 buildings which comprise the historical village. Ranging from the Bristol Inn to the one room Lee School, the village offers a first hand look into the daily lives of early settlers plus the architectural styles typical of an old time agricultural com­ munity. Park Director John Patterson comments that "since bluegrass music is traditionally American, it fits in very well with our historic village and the culture from the 1850 to 1900 period. "This year’s line up of bluegrass musicians is one of the best we've ever had," he said. Starting the show will be Home Grown Grass, a Lansing area band. "We'll start with a fiddle tune and end with a banjo tune and have some vocals in between," said Helen Hoskins who heads the group. A traditional bluegrass band whose □ REALTOR' No^Tgss Serving Barry County Since 1940 KEN MILLER, C.R.S. — BROKER 137 W. State St. Hastings <616)945-5182 Norga5 OUR SERVICE is toplease both BUYERS affiTWHERS �The Hastings Banner, Thursday June 16, 1983 — Page 13 County tourist group requests funding help The countywide tourism committee put in a funding request to the Barry County Board of Commissioners at the board's Tuesday morning session, explaining that any money would be used to initiate some promotional projects. The tourist group — which lias sought to coordinate efforts between local efforts for the benefit of all — is comprised of representatives from community chamber of commerces and various public and private tourist concerns. Mike O'Brien, serving as chairman of the county group and who is president of the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce, told the commissioners the group had some ideas for promoting more tourism in the county. "But like everything else it takes money," he added. Marriage Licenses About Hastings... JANES SHUSTER, of 1122 S. Broadway, Hastings was among the 254 students recognized by Hillsdale College for academic excellence during the second semester of the school year and were named to the dean’s list. To make that list a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or better on the four-point scale. Shuster is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shuster. He is a graduate of Hastings High School. THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST WOMEN met June 8, the theme of their gathering being “God Throughout the Year”. A luncheon was served by Mary Circle with Ruth Turner giving the invoca­ tion, while the devotional was given on “Fathers” by Ruth Stamm. Bea Foreman was meeting chairman and honored “Home Friends”. Those present were: Nellie Knopf, Agnes Leffler, Charlotte Hubbard, Violet Towne, Lucille Biown, Mary Wedel, Olive Hewitt and Celia Will. Guests were slated according to their birthday month with table decorations and napkins expressing monthly themes. The program featured a song for each month. Accompanist was Dorothy McMillan with Russell Nash, Maudy Williams, Bonnie Shook, and Ruth Wilson Deaton, Swartz Creek, 23 ana Robin Evans. Middleville. 23. Kermit Deaton II. Nashville, 19 and Lori Gardner. Nashville. 17. Terry Leavell. Woodland, 21 and Kelly Arnie, W'oodland. 17. Gregory Tandy. Middleville. 24 and LuAnn London. Middleville. 20. Eric Gill. Grand Ledge, 23 and Beth Ann Harmon, Hastings. 20. John Musser, Nashville, 24 and Patricia Harwood, Nashville, 20. LaVay DePriester. Delton, 55 and Jeanna Augustine. Delton, 39. Mark Jackson, Wayland, 22 and Tamara Otis, Shelbyville, 19. Albert Trim. Hastings, 32 and Linda Todisco, Hastings, 34. Lonnie Barry. Middleville, 26 and Jean Weedall, Middleville, 30. Wesley Sensiba, Nashville, 37 and Nancy Wright, Nashville, 36. Turner as soloists. Picnic potlucks will be held July 13 and Aug. 10 at noon in Tyden Park. For information, call Judy Schaefer at 945-3925. Do you see news? Give us a call. The Hasting* Banner... 948-8051 TOO* 0. ROYER, son of Mr. and Daniel L. Royer, 1325 S. Montgomery, Hastings, graduated from Taylor University with a BA degree in Religion (BiblicalLiterature) on May 14. Taylor University is a 137-year-old Christian liberal arts institution located in Upland, Indiana with an enrollment of 1,450. Palm Reading THE FAMILY AM* FRIENDS OF GRACE FURROW flocked to the Y-Camp Sunday to help the Hastings woman celebrate her 92nd birthday. About 65 persons attended the event including all of Mrs. Furrow s children, great­ grandchildren, and all but one of her grandchildren. There were also relatives from Remus and Lous Maus of Hastings who has been Mrs. Furrow’s neigh­ bor for 56 years. Mrs. Furrow, whose birthdate actually was Saturday, June 11, received a letter of birthday congratulations from President Ronald Reagan. Mrs. Furrow’s children are Roland, Robert, and Marshall, all of Hastings; Reid of Flint and Santa Furrow Garrison of J ackson. ... by licensed Two specific projects he mentioned was creating a tourist map. detailing recreational and sightseeing attractions around the county, for distribution outside the area and setting up an exhibit in a display case at certain rest areas on interstate high­ ways. "The display would be a fairly fancy piece of artwork." O'Brien explained later. "It would be a map of the county, showing the different tourist highlights, with possibly photographs, and laminated in figerglass to protect it from the sun." O'Brien has talked with the state about such displays and said their people recommended them at three locations. “The cost would be somewhere between $1000 and $1500 a piece." he said. In making his presentation. O'Brien told the commissioners that of the 31 counties in the Western Michigan tourism area, Barry ranked 26th with tourist dollars of $7 million. "Allegan, which is our chief competition, is 17th with $21 million," he pointed out. "Tourism you may or may not know is now the number one industry in the state of Michigan. It's a big ball game out there." Commissioner James Gordon, in response, noted that the Joint.County-City (Hastings) Economic Development Corporation might be a place for them to approach for funding. "The county would be receptive to funding either outright or through the joint EDC," he added. He suggested that the group project some costs for certain advertising devices and come back .to the commissioners with that information. "We will be amending the '83 budget now that we’re six months into the year,” Gordon said, "so a request at this time would be in order." Commission chairman Paul Keil ex­ pressed support for the idea. “If you remember, when I was elected, my main thrust was parks and tourism," be said. “We have to bring people into the county. If they come, they’ll spend money.” In later comments O’Brien said his group would be coming up with up with some projects and their costs during the next week or two and would then get together with the commissioners. minister Call 948-2461 Kodacolor film Mrs. Furrow enjoys excellent health. Tour practice Fnsf FIRST CLASS RETURN ROLL Xj ‘ S3.0C k ANY 35m rri, EXP.l NfW , b $f gVlCE P J r Back Address PVOFtSSIONAL GLOSSY IMAGE PRINTS-35mm ONLY Add $2.00 To Above Prices Pt Roll SKRUDLAND PHOTO ", e Engraving e Watch Repair Every weekend, Ringo Starr will be your DJ - playing the songs and telling the incredible story of The Beatles, from their early days in Liverpool to their lives as solo artists. It's a magical mystery tour you won't want to miss! Tune in! HODGES JEWELRY Tour Full Service Repair Confer 122 W State St. Hastings Ph 945 2963 6440W. DfVERSEY CHICAGO, IL 60635 HEALTH INSURANCE WE OFFER A VARIETY OF PLANS THROUGH A MICHIGAN-BASED CO. MOBILE HOMES MOBILE, modular, and double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estate*, (tfn) LOST LOST DOG: Golden Retriever, 1>A year old female, in Tanner Lake Rd., M-37 area answer to “Tanner.” 945-9708. (tfn) Boats LARSON: 17ft., I.O. 140 hp. Merc Cruiser, less than 150 hours, $4,000. 795-3779, Middleville. FARM ANIMALS FOR SALE: Holstein bull calves. Nashville, 852-0931. American Community Mutual Insurance Company Home Office - Livonia, Michigan BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Founded 1938 Phone or Write STEREO 100 FM Saturdays -11:00 A.M. ABC FM RADIO NETWORK HELP WANTED: Programmer analist, cal) Jim. Aar on tex Job Service. 344-0675. HELP WANTED: Van driver position opening, part time work transporting clients to & from adult day treatment program. Requirements: good driving record, valid chauffers license. Send letter of in­ terest to: Barry County Mental Health Services, 1006 W. Green St., Hastings, Mich. 49Q58. No phone calls, (eoe) HELP WAN T E D: Custodian. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontex Job Service. WANTED: Sitter to watch my two children in my home. Call 948-2391. HELP WANTED: Car­ penters and plumbers.- Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontex Job Service. BABY-SITTER WANTEDlii my home, nights, Thurs. thru Sun., Dowling area. Phone 721-8x30. HELP WANTED: Assistant manager - retail clothing. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontex Job Service. Ron Miller 1616 S. Hanover Hastings PHONE: 945-3879 OWN YOUR OWN jean­ sportswear, infant-preteen or ladies apparel store. Offering all nationally knewn brands such as Jordache. Chic, Lee, Levi, Vanderbilt. Calvin Klein. Wrangler. Ship ’n Shore, Izod. Ocean Pacific and over 200 other brands. $11,900 to S 15,900 includes beginning inventory, round trip ticket lor one to the fashion center, in-store training, fixtures and grand opening promotions. Call Mr. Hartley at Prestige Fashion, 1-800527-6443 WANTED WANTED: Cleaning and limited maintenance person. Morning hours, 5 days a week. Call 948-8195. WANTED: Inside storage for car in MiddlevilleHastings area. Negotiate price. Phone 517-355-9792, East Lansing. 1979 CUTLASS SUPREME: Baby blue, automatic, V-8, power steering, power brakes, air, other extras,, nice. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1974 Ford Gran Torino, new valve job, timing chain, and sprocket, $425 or best offer. Phone 945 2095. 1981 BUICK LeSABRE: 17,000 miles, 4-dr., diesel, loaded, excellent condition, $7,500. 962-8882, Battle Creek. 1977 CHATEAU WAGON: Eight passenger, automatic, V-8, power steering, power brakes, air, stereo, cruise, low mileage. Not many of these. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings. Consumer Lending — Trainee position for business manager. Degree or equivelent experience. Personnel Officer Hastinfs City Bank 150 W. Court St (testing*, Ml. 49058 SERVICES PIANO TUNING. repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Cali 945-9888. (tfn) FOR SALE: 12’x60’ trailer. setup in Baltimore Trailer Park. Phone 948-9020. (tfn) FOR INDIVIDUALS YOUNG OR OLD WBCH Help Wanted FOR SALE: 1968 Volkswagen Beetle, 34 m.p.g., best offer. Phone 9453158. (6-23) 1972 PONTIAC CATALINA FOR SALE: Cheap. Phone 948-2295. FOR SALE: 1972 Cadillac, good transportation, ex­ cellentrunner, $275. 672-5204, Martin.___________________ FOR SALE: 1964 Corvair, $400 firm. 945-2000, Hastings, (tfn) Resume to... FAST Repair Service K VOYAGE THROUGH BEATLES MAGIC FOR SALE: Four bedroom farmhouse, garage, near Woodland, natural gas, Pi acres. $29,000. Phone 3674140. (tfn) E.O.E. / M/F Brenda Mead (left) on the clarinet and Deneen Lepard on the flute are port of the Michigan District Youth Choir and Orchestra. The two Hastings girls will tour Michigan with the group starting June 20 and ending July 2. The four is sponsored by the Assembly of God Churches all over the state. _______________ RINGO'S YELLOW SUBMARINE USED CARS and TRUCKS House For Sale SEWING MACHINES: Repair most makes and models. Sales and service of White. We make "houBecalls”. 948-2932, Doc’s in Hastings, (tfn) AGRICULTURAL UMESTONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) REDUCE SAFE It FAST with GoBese tablets and EVap “water pills”. Jacoba Pharmacy. (6-16)_________ MOBILE HOME ROOFS: Stop leaks and noise, 4-12 pitch, 1-ft. overhang, R-26 insulation, $3 sq. ft Husky, 1800-292-0679. (6-23) HELP WANTED: Will give room and board and some wages to a live-in helper. Phone 963-5358, Battle Creek. (6-16) _______________ ___ FURNITURE REFIN­ ISHING & REPAIR: Free estimates, pick up and delivery. Mark Heidt, 7963850, Middleville. (6-16) EXPANDING my business. Need poeple part-time or full-time. Car necessary. For appointment, call 948-2023 or 945-9423, Hastings. (6-16) MENDING BASKET: Household and clothing alternations, new zippers & coat linings. Flexible hours, experienced and reasonable. Phone 945-9712. (tfn) FARM EQUIPMENT FARM TRACTOR, combine and equipment parts - new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company, U.S. 131 at Wayland. Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666, also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 374-8801. 1978 FORD PICKUP: Phone 623-5378 after 7 p.m., Delton. FOR SALE: 1970 Pontiac LeMans, engine good, needs brake work, $300 or best offer. Phone 721-8129, Banfield._________________ 1983 LINCOLN TOWNE CAR: 4-dr., many extras, three months old. Will trade. If you are interested in a beautiful car, call 945-4271. (6-23)____________________ 1975 OLDS FOR SALE: 8J Royal, 4 dr., V-8, automatic, P.S., P.B. & air, $1,300. Phone 9458264, after 6 p.m. (6-21) SPECIAL 1979 CHEVY % TON 4-WD PICKUP: 4speed, V-8, lock outs, $4,995. Art Meade Ante Sales, 945 8111, Hastings.____________ 1971 CHEVY IMPALA: V-8, automatic transmission, P.S., P.B., body good, runs good. Cali after 5 p.m., 725 1143, Vermontville. (6-21) IBM CHEVY CHEVETTE: 4dr., standard, 4 cylinder, air conditioning, 23,000 miles, nice car. Art Meade Ante Sales, 948-8111, Hastings. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE: Brittney ladies’ black saddle suit, size 12, like new, $75 . 623-2280, Delton. FOR SALE: 19’ Cherokee Aristo Craft inboard­ outboard with Sterling trailer, 15’ lapped plywood boat, needs work. Dune buggy trailer, steel frame. 758-3793. FOR SALE: 16 gauge mode) 1100 semi-automatic, $225; 12 gauge Mohawk 48 semi­ automatic, $125. 765-3732, Freeport. HAVE EQUIP, to clean boat slips. Call after 5 p.m. for free estimate. 795-9365, Middleville. (6-23) STRAWBERRIES: You pick strawberries at S It S Farm Market, located three miles south of Middleville on M-37 starting about Jur e 15, 40c lb. in your container (dish pans work very nice). Call for more details, 795-9758. (6 16)______________________ FOR SALE: Two 14x28 6-ply tractor tires and tubes, 95 percent tread, $200. 945-2982, after 6 p.m. (6-16) for SALE: Excellent condition, 101 inch long sofa, blue & green cut velvet, price, $300. 945-2513. 3 HORSE BRIGGS i STRATTON irrigation pump $50; 12 ft. aluminum boat, $45 but leaks. 795-7164, Middleville. PRODUCE YOU PICK STRAW­ BERRIES: 795-3412, Mid­ dleville. (6-23)____________ COUNTRY EGGS FOR SALE: 367 3246, Woodland. (6-23)____________________ STRAWBERRIES: Pick your own 8 a.m. till noon, Mon. thru Sat., evening by appointment. Phone Roy Hal), 945-2189. (6-30) FRESH MICHIGAN STRAWBERRIES: Reasonable. Two locations to serve you: one mile east of Joe’s Grocery and corner of Gun Lake Rd. and Yankee Springs Rd. Open starting June 22. Hours: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Strawberries, cherries, peaches, blueberries and apples in season (6-23) JOBS WANTED WANTED: Carpenter work. No job too small. AU phases of carpenter Woric. Licensed. Delton, 623-2968. (6-23) WORK WANTED: 2O-yearold male wants work on farm. Has lots of experience with animals and machinery. Good steady worker. 948-8593, ask for Rod. PETS FREE: Cute puppies. 945 5722. LABRADOR RETRIEV­ ER: AKC Nack male, 11 weeks old, $50. 538-1607, Wyoming. LOST DOG: Golden retriever, IMt-year-old female; in Tanner Lake Rd., M-37 area. Answers to “Tanner". 945-9708. (tfn) Apartment House FOR RENT FOR RENT: Roomy and nice, one and two bedroom apartments. Utilities paid. Near downtown Hastings. Phone 9455948 after 6 p.m. (6-23)____________________ FOR RENT: Three room apartment, furnished with utilities, dean. 945-5439. STORAGE FOR RENT IN HASTINGS: Two story, twostall garage. $200 per six months. Call after 4 p.m., 832-9888. MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE: Due to my health, must sell 1978 Kawasaki KZ400, 2,015 miles, in excellent condition, only $1,200 or make offer. Call after 4 p.m., 948-8563. FOR SALE: 1974 Sportster (Harley-Davidson). 948-2391. MEETINGS Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m ,. St. Augustine Church. Phone 7959829. (tfn) HOUSEHOLD FOR SALE: 27,000 B.t.u. central air conditioner, never used, high efficiency, $600 or best offer. 623-2290, Delton. _______________ CURTIS MATHES pmbi nation television, radio, phonograph, real good shape. Also, love seat and matching chair. 721-3333, Banfield. (6-23)___________ FOR SALE: Dilling room table, walnut, 4O’,x62”, extends to 98", six chairs, blue upholstered, condition unNemisbed, $525. Call 795 7186._____________________ FOR SALE: Kenmore electric stove, excellent condition, coppertone, needs switch, approx, seven years old, $75. Phone 948-2472. COLE ELECTRIC POR­ TABLESEWING MACHINE with attachments. Call after 4 p.m. at 128 N. Washington, Hastings. AUCTIONS BAR AUCTION: Blarney Stone Bar, every Sunday, 2-5 p.m. AU merchandise new and guaranteed. Name brand hand tools, misc. home furnishings, etc. Bar open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days. Special sandwiches, cold beer and mixed drinks and dancing on weekends. Thurs., Fri. 4 Sat. (tfn) Travel Trailers FOR SALE OR TRADE: 1976 Prowler travel trailer, 19 ft., self-contained, A-l condition. 623-8162, Delton. (523) ___________________ TIOGA MOTOR HOME: 23 ft., 1982, showroom con­ dition. deluxe model with air. $22,500. 948-2160. �Th* Hosting'. Bonner, Thursday, Jun* 16, 1983 — Page 14 “Lou Gehrig’s disease” doesn’t short circuit hopes of Hastings woman By Elaine Gilbert Helen Hohn of Hostings hos boon suffering from a disabling disease for nearly two years, but she hasn’t given up hope that a cure will be found. Except tor bouts with asthma, 58-year-old Helen Hahn of Hastings enjoyed good health and a normal life until about two years ago. That’s when she began to develop a hoarseness in her voice and noticed that she seemed extra tired all the time. “At first I thought it was just my asthma, she said, “until it kept getting worse.’’ Eventually she went to the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor where doctors diagnosed Mrs. Hahns condition as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) which is more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease for which there is no known cause or cure. In just the short time span from September of 1981 to the present, Mrs. Hahn’s speech has been severely affected and she has difficulty with eating and swallowing. Her arms, hands and fingers are so weak that she cannot feed herself or tie her shoe. The immediate future is grim too. “Eventually, I’ll be bedridden — within about a year, she said. “Then HI have to have a tube for breathing and a tube for eating. "I thought asthma was bad before I had this,” she said. It’c because of the progressive nature of the disease that ALS gets more severe as time passes. In most instances the disease totally paralyzes its victims. ALS attacks motor nerve cells, located in the brain and spinal cord, which cease functioning and die. Muscles supplied by these cells become paralyzed and waste away. No matter how severe the paralysis, there is no impairment of the intellect or the senses. Patients become prisoners in their own bodies. Mrs. Hahn said there are three different types of ALS. Hers is called bulbar. In most cases, those who have ALS first experience a weakness In the arms and legs, but Mrs. Hahn said her situation is reversed. It takes more than yellow paper to make the Yellow Pages. Her legs are still strong and she can walk around the house and yard with ease. For therapy for her arms, she is supposed to lightly exercise them, while being careful to avoid vigorous strain. However, verbal communication is the current most difficult task for her. “My tongue doesn't work, it’s just there,” said Mrs. Hahn. Although her speech is thick and she is unable to articulate, if the listener concentrates and attempts to read her lips at the same time, the meaning of her ut­ terances come through some of the time. However, interpretation is difficult. Seated in the comfortable living room of her E. Center Rd. home, her eyes sparkle and her smile is warm as she courageously communicates the story of her afflication. A “magic slate” is on her lap so that she may write down a message if visitors can’t comprehend the words she so eagerly tries to speak. Mrs. Hahn said she wanted to be in­ terviewed so people will know what an ALS patient suffers emotionally. “My mind is good, but my body’s not. “You don't realize how much ynu miss doing all the personal things you used to do for yourself. I can’t wash my hair and I have to have help with my bath...At times I try to work a little, but I can’t even do dishes anymore,” she sain. “My husband, Karl, has been so good to me. He helps me and does the cooking.” “People have been really good about helping me too.” Mrs. Hahn said. That in­ cludes the Barry County Commission on Aging which has arranged for a woman to come to her home toclean, iron, and perform other household tasks. A little known fact, she said, is that ALS strikes four times more people than muscular dystrophy and as many as multiple sclerosis. However, ALS has not received as much public attention as M.D. or M.S., she points out. “The doctors at Ann Arbor told me that they diagnose about 50 people a year who have ALS. The doctor I see in Grand Rapids told me that he has 15 patients. It's not so rare as everybody thinks. More and more people have it According to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of America (ALSSOA) who encouraged Mrs. Hahn to be interviewed, about 250,000 Americans now alive will die from ALS unless a cure is found. ALS is most commonly found in in­ dividuals who are between the ages of 40 and 70. Men seem to be affected twice as often as women, according to ALSSOA. ALSSOA's goal is to find a cure for ALS through medical research, and until that happy day, advise and educate ALS patients and their physicians on how best to cope with the disabling symptoms of the disease. ALS research has grown from about $400,000 to $15,000,000 annually since ALSSOA's in­ ception in 1975. Marilyn Baker is new Delton elementary principal Marilyn Baker, a former classroom teacher and assistant middle school prin­ cipal, has been appointed to serve as the new principal of Delton Elementary School. Mrs. Baker will succeed Principal John Arnold whose resignation becomes effective June 30. Arnold will be reassigned to a classroom teaching position as he requested in his resignation. Mrs. Baker has been the assistant prin­ cipal of the middle school for the past year. Prior to that she was a classroom teacher. The Delton-Kellogg Board of Education approved Mrs. Baker's new appointment at its meeting Monday. Wibalda elected, continued and the other will be a staff in-service day. The HEA also agreed to waive the student­ counselor ratio for the duration of the con­ tract. The contract had called for a 350:1 ratio. The board agreed to pay the difference not covered by insurance for chest x-rays for staff members who react positively to tuberculosis tests. The contract change also formally ratified the salary increase reduction from 9.5 percent to 4.3 percent, which had been presented to the board earlier. * On a 5-2 vote, the board ratified an agreement with the school secretaries' association calling for a 4.3 percent wage increase rather than a 9.5 percent hike specified in the contract. The board also extended the contract for two more years. Hoekstra and Lenz voted against the agreement The board unanimously approved an agreement with the Hastings Bus Drivers Association, extending the present contract for one year with a 3.7 percent increase in wages. The increase amounts to ap­ proximately 26 cents per hour. The school board elected a new slate of officers for the upcoming year. George Wibalda was elected president; Diane Hoekstra, vice-president; Judy Lenz, secretary; and Larry Haywood, treasurer. In other business: — The board adopted a series of new text­ books for the seventh and eighth grade mathematics, geography, science and history courses. Nobody else can put your ad In Michigan's #1 Buying Guide. Telephone listings and advertisements printed on yellow paper do not necessarily produce readership, consumer trust and buyers. It takes more than that. It takes the Michigan Bell Yellow Pages. No other directory can touch the unequaled customer usage or the unsurpassed directory circulation of the Michigan Bell Yellow Pages and deliver the accuracy and quality you expect. Michigan Bell Yellow Pages sales representatives are call­ ing on Hastings business customers right now. Let them help you prepare your ad for the Michigan Bell Yellow Pages. You II get updated marketing information about your sales area, plus the help of experi­ enced copywriters and artists who will turn your suggestions into an action-producing adver­ tisement. To get a head start, call collect (313) 968-3944 to set up an appointment. When your sales rep visits you, ask to see his or her official Michigan Bell identification card. You have until July 10. 1983. to order an ad in the new Michigan Bell Yellow Pages for the Hastings area. Make sure PROJECT: Construction of Athletic Field Fodiitiasat High School Site owner: Dottou-KoVogg Schools, Dottoe, Michigan Sealed bids for the complete contract for the construction of athletic field facilities or for one or more parts of the work hereinafter enumer­ ated, in accordance with Instructions to Bidders, including: (1) all necessary excavation for track and field events, (2) leaching basins in place, (3) pavings - track and field events, (4) all-weather wearing course - track and field events, and (5) fencing, will be received by the Owner at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, DeltonKellogg Schools, 327 N. 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A bidder may withdraw his bid at any time prior to the hour and day specified for opening. No bidder may withdraw his proposal for fifteen (15) days thereafter. This Advertisement for Bids is published by order of the Board of Education. DATED: June 13. 1983 JULIET BOURDO, Secretary The board also hired Paul Blacken of Kalamazoo as the high school’s new varisty basketball coach to replace Bob Prentice who resigned. Paul, a certified teacher, was the head varsity basketball coach at Parchment High School during the last season. He also coached Parchment’s junior varsity squad for three years and the freshman team for two years Prior to that, he was the girls varsity basketball coach for three years. Paul currently is a substitute teacher in the Parchment district where he also has taught adult education. (See a complete story about the new coach on the sport’s page in this issue of the Banner). In other business, the board: — Set Monday, June 27 as the date for a public hearing of the proposed 1983-84 school operating budget. — Heard a report from Superintendent Willard Baker that the current year’s budget is expected to be a little more than $300,000 in the black at the end of the fiscal year. — Accepted the low bid of $4,469 from Gary Buckland Insurance of Delton for bus fleet insurance. They weren't looking for a fight They were looking to belong. FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA Hie Outsiders £ £ Hinton's classic nnttl about youth. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIBS It takes Michigan Bell. Mrs. Hahn says “people (she has en­ countered > areso fearful of the disease more than cancer. They think it is contagious, but it is not." “It's nothing too encouraging to look forward to," comments Karl about his wife's condition. “But we’re still hoping that something will turn up." “You have to have hope,” she said. “My faith in the Lord helps keep me going.” Mrs. Hahn spends her time reading and watching TV. She also says she enjoys playing games with her three grandchildren. The couple have two sons: Glenn of the Hastings area and Gary who lives in the upper peninsula. Helen and Karl moved from the upper peninsula to Hastings in November of 1979. More information about AL£ is available from ALSSOA. P.O. Box 5951, Sherman Oaks. California 91403, or by calling (213) 990-2151. All services are free. “THE OUTSIDERS' —,C. THOMAS HOW ELL *. raMBtn MATT DILLON • RALPH MACCHIO a.IMIXA<> mJOHVNY PATRICK SWAYZE ROB I OWE-j DIANE LANE .. nsHxu *>CtltJUtY i.^EMlUO ESTEVEZ TOM CRUISE LEIF GARRETT •.TUMMI •.STEVE - Ml CARMINE COPPO! A DEAN TAVOULARIS <•—STEPHEN H. 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Surratt, one of two men accused of the Nov., 1982 murder of two elderly sisters in a Prairieville home, has been adjourned to August 8 at the request of Surratt's attorney. Kevin Eugene Grote, 28, of Kalamazoo, another suspect in what police term a murder-robbery, fc to stand trial Sept. 6. \ Both men are charged with two counts nf first-degree murder, two counts of felony murder, and one count of armed robbery. It is alleged by police that both men robbed and murdered Frances Youngs and Helen Mott in Mrs. Young's Parker Rd. home on Nov. 30. Burned infant returned to parents Ap Infant girl whom police Wins wax burned by a microwave oven baa been returned home to bar parent! from i foster home, on the order d a probate court judge. Barry County Probate Judge Richard Laughrin said be ordered nine-mootb old Tracy Baynes returned home, “based on the extensive reports of our own caseworker, and reports tram the person who was counselling (the’ parents) pri.atdy, and everyone else In the case.” The infant's mother. Claudia Baynes, of Noffte Dr., Caledonia, Is charged with cruelty and neglect of children In connection with the burns altered by her then four-week old daughter on Oct 31, IMt Laughrin said that there will be no tether involvement front the foster parents, but that court personnel will visit the home every few days, and that the infant will continue as a ward of the court under the Home Intensive Care Program, administered through juvenile court Hot air balloons to fly Sunday at Chariton Park An array of colors floating in the air are on tab for Hastings’ Charlton Park this Sunday during its Second Annual Hoi Air Balloon Show. Weather permitting, balloonists will set up during the morning hours and then are available for spectators to visit with until lift-off late in the afternoon. Included in the show is an afternoon parachute jump by Michigan Free Fall, a four-man team that skydives from 5,500 feet and performs several for­ mations. The team has competed in various national events. Tethered balloon rides may also be available, but these, organizers said, are dependent on the tailoon owner’s wishes. Because of certain weather con­ ditions that are required, lift-off will be between 0 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Hot Air Balloon Show will be held in the village green area of the park. Admission to the show is 81 for adults, 50 cents for children under 12 with preschoolers allowed in free. Those not wishing to attend the event, but wishing to use the park's recreational facilities will be charged regular prices. Man pleads guilty to drug charge A 34-year-old Hastings man Friday pleaded guilty to possession of less than 50 grams of the narcotic cblaudid. Ernest Howard Gross, 403*4 S. Jefferson St., faces up to four years in - prison when be is sentenced July I on the felony charge. In exchange for Gross's plea, prosecutors agreed to dismiss a delivery of a controlled substance charge, punishable by up to Aytars in prison. Gross was arrested in January by undercover agents of the Michigan State Police. Children keep cool this summer... Jo Cavanaugh and Mandy Watson hitch a ride on their favorite counsellor Lori Teunessen, during Tiny Tot Camp at the YMCA comp on Algonquin Lake. Barry County may only see half as many area youth employed as targeted by the state, under the Michigan Youth Corps Program. Kelley Ross, a Youth Corps aide, says Barry was targeted to receive money to hire as many as 120 youths between the ages of 18 and 21, but a check of local governmental units show that only 46 of those positions have been filled so far. The Barry County Soil Conservation District applied for ten youths, and two supervisors, but the application was rejected by the state because it arrived three weeks past the May 20 deadline. Frank Brown, Soil Conservation Board member, says the board had no information on the jobs at its May 12 meeting, and only learned of them from news accounts in time for the June 9 meeting. When contacted by the Banner Wednesday night, Brown expressed surprise that the jobs were not procured — "I thought we got them in on time. I haven’t heard any report that we didn't get then in on time.” Brown says that the board’s five members are farmers, and that May and June are busy times for them. "They (the state) kind of sprung this thing on us at a bad time," says Brown. Brown says the youths would have been put to work clearing drainage ditches of brush, and cleaning outlets. "There are a lot of those jobs that need to be done along the roadside," he says. Ross says that by the time the state had received the soil district's application, all of the $1.6 million targeted for soil conservation dtetricts was already allocated to the 66 districts statewide that had responded in time. "The Soil Conservation District Board was responsible for getting the application in...It’s unfortunate, because the application was so late the money was already allocated by the time their application came in. If they were more timely, (Barry County) would have had 12 more jobs in the area," says Ross. Ron Lear, engineer-manager for the Barry County Road Commission, says he will "make a note" for the Road Commission Board to take up the matter of hiring sum­ mer Youth Corps members at its June 28 meeting. He says the youths could be put to work to “open up the rest areas that have been closed since winter.” It is not known by Lear just how many Youth Corps members would be hired by the commission. Officials at the Barry County Intermediate School District will act as the "fiscal agent", and subcontract 20 jobs to two area school districts and Charlton Park. Those youths will probably be put to work mowing lawns, painting, and performing other such tasks. Ross says that the bulk of the state’s 25,000 jobs will go to the Department of Natural Resources. In Barry County, that translates into 16 or 24 jobs. Mark Bishop, manager of the Yankee Springs Recreatonal Area, says the park started ou* a crew of eight, Wednesday, "mowing lawns and picking up litter.” He says soon, eight or 16 more youths will be hired, and some of them will do maintenance work by clearing brush on the trails in both the Yankee Springs park and the Barry Game Area. In preparation for the Barry County Fair, the fair board has hired ten youths, plus two supervisors, to work on the fairgrounds prior to, during, and after the big -.vent. Jerry Courtney, fair board president, says the youths will perform clerical taks, and “spruce up the grounds" prior to the fair, July 18 to 23. During fair week, they will be "moving tables and chairs". Courtney could not specify what types of jobs, if any. the youths could perform after the fair, and he hinted that some of the clerical workers may have to be let go. T Headlines this week: • Delton supt. get principal’s post...page 1 • Final school honor students named...page8 I • Fish ponds are stocked easlly-pageT Reaaslgnment Granted: Baker named assistant principal at Delton school Two administrators at Delton-Kellogg Schools will be shifting gears July 1 to fidfill new roles approved Monday by the board of education at a special meeting. Current Superintendent Willard Baker will become the new assistant principal of the middle school and Dean McBeth, assistant superintendent, will serve as the interim superintendent until a permanent replacement is named. Baker, who has been affiliated with Delton schools since 1962, announced his resignation as superintendent last month and requested a reassignment in the district. He has served six years as superintendent. A special board committee was appointed last month to study Baker’s reassignment request and determine if a vacancy was available. The board Monday approved a one-year contract with Baker as assistant middle school principal to fill the slot vacated by Marilyn Baker who was ap­ pointed elementary principal last week. Board President Vem Scott said McBeth, as interim superintendent, will have all the duties, responsibilities, and authority of a school superintentent. The board has set July 1 as the deadline to receive applications for the superintendent’s post and Scott said there have been a number of inquiries about the job as well as ap­ plications from interested persons. On July 5, the board will meet with the screening committee, representing six universities, to narrow diown the field of final candidates for the superintendency. Another administrative post, the position of assistant elementary principal has not yet been filled in the district. The vacancy occured when Carolyn Nycum resigned, ef­ fective June 30, to return to classroom teaching Hastings Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Volume 128, No. 25 Hastings, Michigan Price 20* Thursday, June 23,1983 County asked to pioneer groundwater survey by Ken Reibel Barry County, along with three neigh­ boring counties, have been asked to join in a first-of-its-kind groundwater survey, designed to establish and maintain quality analysis of ground water, and to chart groundwater movement. The pioneering effort to provide a scien­ tific basis for groundwater management is joined by the Science for Citizens Center at Western Tichigan University, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the health depart­ ments of Barry, Berrien, Eaton and Calhoun Counties. In addition, the survey will utilize the expertise of local health department staff, Dr. Graham Larsen of the Michigan State University Computer Department, and Grand Valley State College. Bob Shaffer, director of environmental health for the Barry-Eaton Health Depart­ ments, says projects coordinators will need $8,000 "seed money" to file for private grants to finance the $146,000 cost of the survey. He says Barry County commissioners will be asked to kick in $1,000 when that group meets next week. Eaton County has already committed $2,000 for the study. Shaffer says the survey is needed to determine change in groundwater quality. “What we hope to find is ‘what is there now’, what does our groundwater consist of regarding quality of our water now," says Shaffer. “We can use the survey to deter­ mine sometime in the future if the water quality has changed, and how it has changed," says Shaffer. "It’s a baseline, a start up. We have to know what we have now in order for us to know if the water quality has changed in the future," says Shaffer. Shaffer says the survey will also be useful in determining the effects of landfills on underlying aquifers. “The survey will tell us the quality of the water now around the landfill, and give us something to compare to years from now," says Shaffer. He says the survey will be "very helpful” in settling court cases in­ volving landfills. Shaffer says the survey will also aid in planning and constructing housing sub­ divisions. ‘‘We’ll know more about the groundwater in an area, and if it will be adequate to build houses in that area. "Also for industry. Is there enough water? What is the quality of that water? It will be very helpful in planning future develop­ ments,” says Shaffer. Shaffer says the survey will be the first of its kind in Michigan. “It takes a lot of time, and a lot of money. It’s a matter of priorities," says Shaffer. Shaffer says the survey will start with a mapping out of each township. Water samples will he taken at different depths. using existing wells. Surveyors will look for any change in water quality from well to well, and from that data chart aquifer movement. Shaffer says one aid in the survey will be well logs, which are required of individuals who drill wells. "The logs show the different layers of soil, where the water table is, where the rock formations are...by reviewing these well logs, we can determine where to take our samples," says Shaffer. The organization needed to undertake the survey has evolved over the past year through the efforts of Shaffer, Theodore R. Havens, Calhoun County Health Dept., Dem Oderkirk, Berrien County Health IXpt., the Science for Citizens Center (SCS) of W.M.U. and V. Harry Adrounie, SCS member. Membership is open to local health departments and certain other government officials. Impaired vision group meets to cope with everyday problems by Steve Vedder Stahlman announced as sales manager for Flexfab in Hastings Flexfab. Inc., a leading manufacturer of stock and custom flexible hosing and duc­ ting, recently announced the appointment of Paul Stahlman as sales manager. Stahlman, who holds a M.B.A. from Ohio University, had previously been product manager - Silicone Rubber for the Keene Corporation Other management marketing employment includes five years at SWS Silicones Corporation and seven years with Dow Coming Corporation. As sales manager for Flexfab. Inc., Stahlman’s responsibilities include sales and marketing, as well as administrating the in­ housesales department customer service for the Hastings firm. For the VIP organization of Hastings, there truly is strength in numbers. The organization, called Visually Impaired Persons, meets once a month to discuss the problems of the visually impaired as well as the blind. In addition, the group involves itself in educational and recreational ac­ tivities as well as programs with religious significance. Harriet Meyer, whose sight is impaired, is the coodinator of the group. She said just being together once a month is enough for the organization's members to offer each other support. She said it is that support that helps the visually impaired or blind get through the every day activities most people take for granted. “1 think the attitude on the whole is very good." said Mrs. Meyer. "Most have said this group has helped them. "I think it helps them realize they aren't the only ones with this problem. They realize there is always somebody that is worse off than they are." The group was founded four years ago mainly through the efforts of Robert Hamilton, a teacher for the Michigan Commission for the Blind. Most of the members of VIP live in Hastings, but there are also members in the group from Lake Odessa. Nashville and Middleville. There are also VIP chapters in Holland and Greenville in Michigan. Mrs. Meyer said that Hamilton, an ex­ Lutheran minister, is a key to the group's attitude. “He has a subtle way of getting across the message he wants to convey,” she admits. Mrs. Meyer is quick to point out that even people intact with their sight are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings. "We encourage sighted people to come so they can see for themselves what blind people are like. It gives them more of an insight of the problems that blind people have," she said. The VIP membership currently numbers 20 people, but Mrs. Meyer would like to see that grow. She said the problem is getting people to admit they have a need for assistance, and that blindness is a stigma, or social problem that can be aided. "If we don’t get new members we know there eventually will be no group," she said. "Some of our members make a real effort to come to the meetings. I think that speaks for itself.” Mrs. Meyer said a popular sidelight of the group is the field trips it has taken in the past. The members visited the Welcome Home for the Blind home in Grand Rapids. The VIPers have also traveled to the Blandford Nature Center in Sparta and have attended a concert by the Grand Rapids symphony. The trips have went over big with the VIP membership. "Very much so," said Mrs. Meyer. “The nature center and the symphony were especially for the visually impaired.” Plans are currently underway for a fishing trip to Ada and to attend a Lutheran camp in Greenville. Harriet Meyer receives an award from Robert Hamilton for her work with the visually impaired. Mrs. Meyer is coordinator for the VIP group while Hamilton was'critical in it’s origin. The group is continually looking for new members, said Mrs. Meyer. (Banner photo) �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, June 23, 1983 — Page 2 Still lots of takers for free cheese by government Hastings Fire Chief Roger Coris (left), and Jim Blair, an insurance adjustor, stand in the living room of a Center Rd. home which was gutted by flames Thursday afternoon. The cause of the blaze is under investigation. Two separate area fires gut house, bam Hastings firefighters were called out early Tuesday morning to battle a barn blaze on Bedford Rd. Officials say that by the time firetrucks arrived at the Ronald Doll residence, 3398 Bedford Rd., the 34-foot by 60-foot bam was "fully involved". Fire reports state that the bam was packed with about 100 bales of two-year-old hay. Damage was placed at approximately $5,000. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris says his department suspects an electrical problem was "probably to blame" for the fire. A June 16 fire at the John Fairchild residence, 2141 Center Rd., is under in­ vestigation by Hastings firefighters and insurance officials. The 5:54 p.m. blaze gutted the one-story, frame house while the occupants of the home were outside doing yardwcrk. Mr. Fairchild said he was scraping paint off the side of the house, and his wife was mowing the lawn. "About six-o'clock I stepped inside the back door, and the flash (from the fire) knocked me back outside on the ground," said Mr. Fairchild, who was not injured. Fairchild said he carried $16,000 insurance on the house, but has no coverage on the home’s contents. Suspect sought in alleged sexual assault A suspect is being sought in an alleged sexual assault of a Hastings woman during the early morning hours of Sunday. The 22-year-old woman told the Barry BANNER OPINION Business is up; let’s look ahead Pleasant news! Judging from the consumer activity locally, the economy is looking good and getting better. Understandably, independent business people are hesitant to give out hard figures for publication, but we can give you some comments that indicate the sudden burst of business activity. Automobile dealers, here and elsewhere, are selling new cars so fast that they’re having trouble getting enough stock to replace them. One dealer had nine new cars scheduled for delivery this week and seven of them are already sold. Another said that every car he had sceduled for delivery from the factory was sold and he was buying from other dealers to Fill his showroom. The bustle of activity in dealer showrooms is a long way up from the doldrums of 1981. A realtor here said, last week, that he’s working day and night to keep up with the calls to his office. A contractor added that last year he worried about selling all the houses he built; now he worries about building all the houses he can sell. In­ terest rates are dropping on mortgages and homes and real estate are starting to move again. A local financial person added that while the cost of money still places the financial institutions in a bind, enough money is coming in to allow them to fill the needs of the mortgage market. The halt in inflation has also helped to hold the line on home prices. Retailers are feeling the effects of the surge. One merchant primarily selling durable goods has experienced days as much as 50 percent over last year and another said his sales are consistently 15 percent or more higher than last year. Now that we see the economy starting to turn around, we have a golden op­ portunity to study how we can expand the job-base in the county for the future. A pair of articles in Sunday’s Detroit Free Press confirms some ideas on local economic growth which we’ve had for a long time. The first point is that Barry County should not again become dependent on a few large companies locally and in surrounding cities. Large companies have been the lifeblood of Michigan in the last 50 years, but we’ve learned only too well that when they falter, communities, governments and school districts can topple with them. We must strive to generate jobs through small enterprises. The Free Press said that two-thirds of all new jobs are generated by firms that employ fewer than 20 people. Secondly, we should be looking at service companies as well as manufacturing to provide future economic growth. The Free Press said that only 10 percent of the jobs in the U.S. economy today are directly involved with making a product and the entire manufacturing segement of the economy provides only 20 percent of the jobs. With that information, we should be looking for ways to encourage innovative people to go into business here. The county's comfortable, rural setting and tremendous opportunity for recreation are definite assets, but we need business space, financing, housing and the proper social environment to keep the people we have and to attract others to our community. David Birch, an economist at Massachusettes Institute of Technology who provided much of the information for the Free Press articles, said that good educational systems are fundamental to attracting business. He was referring primarily to universities, but we think his point can be applied locally. The creative, enterprising people who start small businesses want their children to have the best educations possible. Two of the state’s best univesities are just an hour away. It’s up to us to provide the K-12 system that will attract top notch people here. Richard Baker of the state Department of Labor told the City-County Economic Development Cormmission, two months ago, that no business is going to find Hastings attractive if the school libraries remain closed. We see Barry County as a vibrant community with a strong need to replace jobs that have been lost in the past decade in the manufacturing plants here and in nearby cities. But to replace those jobs, we need to prepare ourselves to attract the type of people who are creating the jebs in today’s economy. County Sheriff Dept, she had attended the Freeport Homecoming and dance on Saturday night. Following that she accepted a ride home from the suspect whom she did not know. She then told the investigating deputy that the driver failed to turn off at the proper road and later stopped at Woodruff Road between State and Hammond Roads. After making advances which she resisted, the woman said he then threatened her, telling her he had a gun underneath his seat. Following the assault, she said the suspect let her out of his car and then drove away. The suspect was described as a white male, about 5-foot 9-inches of thin to medium build with short dark brown hair and mustache. He was reported to be wearing jeans and checked shirt. His vehicle was described as an older, intermediate size two-door, light-colored, and having a loud exhaust. Court News Donald Dennie, 7795 Woodland Rd., Lake Odessa, pleaded not guilty to delivery and-or manufacture of LSD. Pre-trial for Dennie is scheduled for July 1. He was arrested in Woodland Township in Ma-ch by Michigan State Police detectives. If convicted, he could receive up to seven years in prison. Judge Hudson E. Deming accepted a plea of “no contest" from Dean Richard Claborn, 55923 Colby, Dowagiac, to a misdemeanor charge of insurance fraud under $100. Claborn is accused of claiming that his 1970 Corvette had been stolen Nov. 1, 1981, in Pontiac, Mich., “which was false, bogus, or spurious", which caused the insurance company to deliver moey to the defendant, according to coirt records. A July 1 sentencing is set. Robert Lee Byrd, Jr., 19, 1705 Harmonia St., Battle Creek, was sentenced to one year in the Barry County Jail and five years probation for the February break-in of a house on Sheffield Rd. Judge Deming ordered Byrd to pay $600 in fines and costs, and restitution to be deter­ mined at a later date. Steven A. Nesbitt, 18, 211 W. Main St., Middleville, pleaded not guilty to a charge of delivery-manufacturer of marijuana. Pre-trial for Nesbitt is set for July 1. Clifford Edward Britton, 20, Rt. 1, Shingleton, Mich., pleaded guilty to the at­ tempted break-in of a Marsh Rd. pizza parlor on April 24. Britton’s sentencing is set for July 1. If you see NEWS IN THE MAKING, call the HASTINGS BANNER and let us know... 948-8051 Wr/te us a letter! No matter how you slice it, the cheese giveaway program remains popular in Barry County Folks were lining up Wednesday morning about 15-minutes before the scheduled opening of the distribution site at the Seventh-day Adventist Community Service Center. The Adventist’s community center was just one of many sites which participated in the fifth round of local distribution of federal surplus processed American cheese. For this round, the Adventist’s center received 300-pounds of cheese packaged in five-pound blocks. The last lime the center had 200-pounds of cheese to giveaway. The distribution at the center was con­ ducted outdoors, under shade provided by large trees, because of Wednesday’s hot weather. A long line formed for about the first 45minutes of the distribution, said Jean Messer, one of the workers. A special table was set-up to accommodate senior citizens and the severely handicapped to expedite the time involved for them to obtain the cheese. By 10:30 a.m. only 61 five-pound boxes of cheese were left. The cheese was distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. “I'm glad we can help people out like this," said Mrs. Messer. “It really makes your day!" The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan facilitated the distribution of cheese in cooperation with numerous agencies, volunteer organizations and units of government. Police Beat BREAKING AND ENTERING was reported at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Rhodes, of 9765 Ford Rd., Delton. The Rhodes told investigating deputies that they had been on vacation between May 24 and June 6. Returing home, they found their home had been ransacked. Entry was gained throught the kitchen door. Report on items taken was unknow. LARCENY of a hay wagon was reported by Charles W. Lawrence, of 12200 North Ave. in Johnstown Township. Lawrence reported the incident on June 20, but did not know when the wagon had been taken, having last seen it during the winter months. The wagon, described as an International Running Bear model, was valued at $950. Marriage Licenses: David Hallock, Hastings, 21 and Deborah Poltorak, Hastings, 21. Ezra Hedges, Hastings, 30 and Lisa Beck­ with, Hastings. 22. Jeffrey Mitchell, Cloverdale, 22 and Tracy Babcock, Dowling, 19. James Grego, Hastings, 32 and Mary Anderson, Hastings, 31. Gerald Easey, Dowling, 34 and Joyce Powers, Dowling, 24. Albert Torres, Hastings, 21 and Deborah Hager, Grand Rapids, 21. Duane Schantz, Nashville, 24 and Gertrude Lienau, Nashville, 22. Keith LaBare, Nashville, 40 and Marie Harris, Nashville, 39. Rodney Brownell, Delton, 23 and Fabiana Filiputti, Delton, 21. David Daniels, Freeport, 23 and Daun Champion, Leonidas, 21. Thomas Leonard, Hastings, 26 and Jodi Hurst, Hastings, 19. 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by.. .J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 25 — Thursday, June 23, 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County; $12 per year in adjoining counties: and *13.50 per year elsewhere letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Ways to curb drug sales and use at school Students expressed nine different concerns about the topic of drug abuse. They feel that all schools in the state should have the same rules regarding the sale and use of drugs. Students also think student support groups should be formed to help students who have a drug or alcohol problem. More school ac­ tivities and the use of community volunteer patrols might help reduce drug problems too, they said. The following statements specify their concerns and recommendations about drug abuse: Concern — It is contradictory to have smoking areas in some schools and not in others. This is a real inconsistency: Recommendation — Rules governing school smoking should be consistent throughout our state. Either legalize smoking areas or totally ban them. Concern — Smoking areas are only sup­ posed to be open to 18-year-oids. But, there are many younger students that use the area. Recommendation — Schools that have smoking areas must patrol the areas to make sure younger students aren’t smoking in the area. Concern — Drug abuse is hard to control in schools because schools do not have the money to hire supervisors to patrol the school grounds. Recommendation — Community volun­ teers should be used to supervise the school grounds. This will reduce the amount of drugs used and sold at schools. More police patrols should also be requested. Concern — Many students use alcohol to escape their feelings of failure. Recommendation — Students should form support groups to help students that have a drug or alcohol problems. Concern — Some parents have false beliefs about the availability of drugs Recommendation — The school board should have a special "community" meeting to discuss the drug problems of the school. Parents need more factual information about the use and abuse of drugs. Concern — The users rather than the sellers are the ones that are typically caught and punished for substance abuse. Recommendation — School and police officials should concentrate their efforts on determining who the drug sellers are. Concern — Many kids are angered by class cuts and the elimination of many ex­ tracurricular activities. Some of these students turn to drugs to relieve frustration, boredom, and anger. Recommendation — A well rounded school program will decrease the abuse of sub­ stances. Involvement in activities is cne key to reducing drug problems. Concern — Why are teachers allowed to smoke on school grounds when 18-year olds are denied the same rights? Recommendation — If IB-year-olds can’t smoke in school neither should the teachers. Concern — Substance abuse infractions are punished differently in different schools. Some schools are much too lenient. Recommendation — AU schools in the state should have the same rules regarding the sale and use of drugs. This is the last article of a series about a variety of concerns and recommendations on issues facing public education that were aired by a group of Hastings and DeltonKellogg high school students during a recent state-sponsored Student Leadership Forum). PUBLIC OPINION by Kan Rtibtl tnd Ellin* Gllbtrt Can gambling save Michigan? Area Births: It’s a GIRL Bonnie Clouse, Hastings, June 15, 3:30 p.m., 7 lbs. 14 oz.; Mark and Barbara Meek, Hastings. June 17, 9:10 a.m., 81b. 13 oz.; Steven and Cindy Vipond, Nashville, June 17, 12:45 p.m., 8 lb. 1 oz.; Kevin and Laurie Duits, Lake Odessa, June 19,10:50 p.m., 8 lb. 64 oz.; Valarie and Lyle Livingston, Clarksville, June 22, 8:21 a.m., 7 lb. 74 oz. It’s a BOY Charles and Brenda Sherwood, Hastings. June 17, 6:52 p.m., 7 lb. 64 oz.; Gene and Sandra Greenfield, Hastings, June 20, 4:04 a.m., 8 lb. 11 oz.; Emmett and Alise Swan, Hastings, June20, 5:34 p.m., 7 ib. 7 oz.; Liu and Kevin Downs, Delton, June 21, 10:31 a.m., 7 lb. 124 oz.; Daniel and Diana Waswick, Shelbyville, June 21, 6:08 p.m., 7 lb. 104 oz. f Money Perry tobert Lbringifon toonord Burundi Dione Bunch Barry County Community olunteers Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • EDITOR'S NOTE: This column will bo published on a regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking volunteers may make use of this space. Information should be mode known to Norine Jacobs 948-3254 or Don Rewo 948-3259 at Social Services. The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages Sond Form P.S. 357, WP.O. Bo. 5 Deborah Cook (right) was one of many who received a 5-lb. block of cheese at the distribution center in Hastings. Helping with distribution were Jean Messer (left) and Chuck Messer. CHILDREN'S CORNER Three ladies needed to help out occasional during the summer and early fall. Please volunteer a few hours of your time. Call Pat Friddlo at 948-3251. PROJECT COORDINATORS Immediate openings in the areas of Child Abuse/ Neglect. Elderly or Crisis Needs. Each position requires a person willing to donate 6 to 10 hours per week, be self-sufficient and able to perform related supervisory tasks. Contact Don Rewa at 948-3259. BIG BROTHERS and BIG SISTERS ore m need of men. women and couples to be a friend with a boy or girl in Barry County. Call Bill Monroe lor more information 948 3200. We are a Hastings Area Community Fund supported agency, now your investment of caring is also needed. David Bolicki P&tFriddle Sharon VanTil Kathy Keeler • QUESTION • There has been much talk about legalized gambling in Michigan — slot machines, dice, cards. Proponents point to the increase in tax revenue this would bring to the state. Do you favor or oppose this proposal? Nancy Perry, Middleville: “I think it’s a way to make money, but I wonder where the money wiU go. It's like with the lottery tickets — they're supposed to make sc much money, but I don't see any of it...Eveiybody gambles anyway, whether it's legal or not." Robert Livingston, Hastings: "If gambling were run here like itis in Las Vegas, where it reduces taxes, then yes. People are moving out of Michigan now because of the high taxes." Leonard Burandt. Hastings: “If it would lower taxes, yes, and as long as it is limited. Myself, I don't gamble. I don't even buy lottery tickets." Diane Bunch, Hastings: "No. I don’t think so. It would create more problems than it would be worth.’’ David Balicki. Wyoming: "Yes, I'm in favor of it because I feel right now there are a lot of bingo and card games. It's really a personal choice if people want to play or not.” Pat Friddle, Woodland: "No, I'm not in favor of it because I don't believe in gam­ bling. I think it's wrong." Sharon VanTil, Wyoming: “Yes, I think it’s good if it will bring added income to the state...espcially if the state would be able to help more with education and the schools could get the money before their fiscal year begins.” Kathy Keeler, Hastings: "No, (I'm not in favor of it) because I just never could be for it. I think it's a bad thing. And it could bring in so many other bad things with it.” �The Hastings Banner, Thursday. June 23, 1983 — Page 3 what's cookin' euri . by Elaine Gilbert This Week Featuring ... Merry Ossenheimer Magnus-Graham exchange vows Hill-DeVries exchange wedding vows Lisa Marie Hill and James Marvin DeVries were united in marriage on April 22 at the Second Christian Reformed Church in Kalamazoo by Reverend Charles Doombos. Lisa is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Hill of Nashville and James is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin E. DeVries of Kalamazoo. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of organza fabric with chantilly lace and seed pearls, full bishop sleeves, a mandarin neckline, a chapel length train. The bride carried a bouquet of red roses, white carnations tipped in lavender and baby's breath. Preceding the exchange of wedding vows, Mary Williams, cousin of the bride, sang "Greatest of These is Love", accompanied by David DeVries, brother of the groom, playing the organ. Connie Scqtt, friend of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Marcia Bryans, sister of the bride, Carol Hill, sisterin-law of the bride, and Vandy Stamm, friend of the bride. They all wore floor-length gowns of white background with lavender flowers and carried bouquets of white carnations tipped in lavender and baby's breath. Jerry DeVries, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Steve DeVries, another brother, Bradley Stapert and David Post, friends of the groom. The groomsmen served as ushers. Andy Hubbard, son of Scott and Cindy Hubbard, was the ring bearer. Amber Reid, daughter of Pastor Steve Reid and wife Joyce, was the flower girl. After the lighting of the unity candles, Mary sang the "Wedding Prayer’ . Mr. and Mrs. Jon Lawrence were master and mistress of ceremonies for the wedding and reception. Mary DeVries, sister of the groom, at­ tended the guestbook. Punch was served by Tammy Bryans and Cheryl Hill, nieces of the bride. Carol and Bill Braatt, sister and brother-in-law of the groom, took care of the gifts at the reception which was held in the church fellowship hall' following the ceremony. The ladies of the church served the reception meal. The happy couple honeymooned for a week in Florida. They are making their home at Barry’s Mobile Home Park on Charlton Park Rd. The lovely rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom's parents at Chicken Charlies in Kalamazoo. Carol Hill, Marcia Bryans and Claudine Hill co-hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower. Rena DeVries and daughter and daughter-in-law co-hosted a grocery shower. Connie Scott and Vandy Stamm had a per­ sonal shower for the bride. Mead-Peterson united in marriage Jody L. Mead and Brad T. Peterson were united in marriage on March 25, 1983 at the First Baptist Church of Hastings. The wedding was performed by Pastor Kenneth Garner. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mead of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peterson of Nashville. Jenny Mead was her sister’s maid of honor and bridesmaids included Keri Mueller, Ruth Kimber, and Joana Lang. Scott Peterson was his brother's best man and groomsmen included Matt Douglas, Don Kosbar, and Doug Peterson. Rick Mead and Eric Peterson served as ushers. Bob Welch played the piano for the ceremony and accompanied Scott Peterson, the soloist. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Gibson and Mr. and Mrs. Robet Shafer were host and hostess of the ceremonies. Special guests were the couple's grand­ parents, Mrs. Clara Wadland, Mrs. Esthe.Mead, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Buehler, all of Hastings, and Mr. and Mrs. Morris Wood of Bronson. Following a honeymoon in Virginia Beach, the couple are now at home in Hastings. Joanne Kay Magnus became the bride of Edward Graham June 11 in the Second Presbyterian Church in Saginaw. Rev. Robert Lakey and Rev. Les Wood performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clare Magnus of Saginaw and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Graham of Cadillac, formerly of Hastings. Maid of honor was Gwen Stevens from Utica and best man was Joel Shaner from Sebawaing. Ushers were Steven Graham, brother of the groom, and Mark Magnus, brother of the bride. The reception was held at Sullivans North in Saginaw. The bride and groom are both graduates of Central Michigan University. They will be making their home in West Unity, Ohio. Steeby-Doane united in marriage Susan Ellen Steeby and James Doane of Galax. Va. were married May 13 in North Carolina. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Steeby of Hastings. The groom is the son of Mrs. Kate Doane of Galax. The bride attended Hastings High School and is a graduate of Michigan State University. The groom graduated from Galax High School and Roanoke College, Va. Susan is a teacher in the Galax City Schools. Jim owns and operates the Park Avenue Barber and Beauty Salon in Hillsville. Va. They reside at Galax, Va. Loves to observe 40th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Willard Love will be honored for their 40th wedding anniversary at an open house to be held Saturday, June 25. from 2 to5 p.m., at the Bellevue Assembly of God Church, to be hosted by their grand­ children. The couple requests no gifts. Arthur and Margaret Cook, of 520 E. State St., Hastings, will celebrate their 45th an­ niversary on Sunday, July 3. They will have an open house from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at their home. They were married July 3, 1938 at her home in Charlotte. She was the daughter of Pearl Rogers. Friends and relatives are invited. No gifts — only your presence is needed. Merry Osenheimer of Nashville likes to collect antique cookbooks. She has amassed about 100 old cookbooks but on of her most treasured ones belonged to her grandmother. Buxtons to observe 25th anniversary Buehl-Graham engagement told Joy Buehl and Bob Graham, both residents of Southfield, have announced their engagement. Joy is employed at Farmington Hills Public Library and Bob is employed by a computer company as a programmer. Joy is a 1980 Hastings High School graduate and a 1983 Oakland Community College graduate. Bob is a 1977 University of Detroit High School graduate and a 1983 University of Detroit graduate. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Willis Buehl of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Graham of Southfield. No wedding date has been set. Mr. and Mrs. Roger D. Buxton of Carlton Center Rd., Woodland, will be honored with an open house for their silver anniversary on June 26, 1983 at the Woodland United Methodist Church in Woodland, Mi from 1 to 3 p.m. They were married on June 28 at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Battle Creek by Rev. Wm. A. Simms. This will be a card shower. No gifts, please. Siegrist-Fuhr engagement told Mr. and Mrs. T. David Siegrist of Grand Rapids wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Marie, to Todd Franklin Fuhr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Fuhr of castings. The bride-to-be graduated from Catholic Central High School and Grand Rapids Junior College’s School of Nursing. Her fiance graduated from Hastings High School and is attending Davenport College of Business. An August 26 wedding is planned. Minshalls to celebrate 25th anniversary Wagler-Swartz engagement told Rhoda Fay Wagler and David Eugene Swartz are pleased to announce their engagement. Rhoda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anson Wagler of Loogootee. Ind. David is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lavem Swartz of Lake Odessa. The bride-elect is employed at Good Samaritan Center in Jasper. Ind. Her fiance is employed at Marker Implement in Caledonia and is a 1979 graduate of Lakewood High School. A Sept. 10 wedding is being planned. All friends are cordially invited. Cooks to celebrate 45th anniversary Maurer-Humphreys plan to wed Mr. and Mrs. Louis C. Maurer of Plainwell announce the engagement of their daughter. Renee’ Marie, to Derek John Humphreys, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald P. Humphreys. Delton. Miss Maurer was graduated from DeltonKellogg High School and is attending Western Michigan University where she is a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Mr. Humphreys also graduated from DeltonKellogg High School and Kalamazoo College and University of Michigan with B.A. and B.S. degrees, respectively. He is an elec­ trical engineer at Texas Instruments Equipment. Dallas. Tex. The couple is planning a fall wedding in St Ambrose Catholic Church in Delton. Glenn Miller to celebrate 90th birthday In honor of the 25th wedding anniversary of Delbert and Dorothy Minshall, their children and grandchildren request the pleasure of your company at an open house on Saturday, June 25, beginning at 2 p.m. at the home of Pete and Rhonda Leinaar, 2510 Tebo Rd., Hastings. Glenn Miller will be the honoree at an open house on June 26 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Frey, 13185 Banfield Rd., just south of the Banfield store. Mr. Miller will be 90 years young on June 30. No gifts, please. Merry Ossenheimer has an avid interest in the young and the old. The Nashville area resident loves her job as a nursery school teacher for youngsters three to five years of age. In her spare time, she seeks out the old — old codebooks, that is. Merry not only collects old cookbooks, but enjoys using them too. She’s just as likely to be making homemade noodles from her grandmother’s old time recipe as she is a modern dessert with convenience foods like instant pudding. A hobby of collecting books, in general, and an interest "in old things” prompted Merry to branch into old cookbooks. One of her most treasured is an old cookbook that had belonged to her grandmother, Gladys Belson, whu owned a bakery in Nashville in the late 1920s and '30s and also once had a restaurant in Hastings. Merry thinks her grandma’s restaurant was located where Miller Real Estate's office is today. Merry’s cookbook collection has grown to about 100. Some of the unique ones include an old Rumford recipe book, an antique Royal Baking Powder cookbook, a 1915 Minute Tapioca Cookbook, and an old series of cooking textbooks which were used to teach home economic students. She finds most of her old cookbooks at antique shops and book stores. Besides her interest in old cookbooks, Merry says, "I like to try new recipes when I have the time. "I like baking and enjoy making tea rings, cookies, and doing cake decorating. I also like making (chocolate molded) candy.” One of Merry's most unusual baking sessions involved her entire Sunday School class. She and her fifth and sixth grade students made unleavened bread to serve during communion at a United Methodist Church service in Nashville. They made the bread from an old Jewish recipe which Merry’s mother had found. Canning, freezing, and dehydrating foods are other activities that keep Merry busy in the kitchen. The entire family gets involved with raising food in the garden at their Assyria Rd. home. Merry’s husband, Dale Jr. works for Michigan's Department of Education in the Bureau of Rehabilitation. The Ossenheimers have two children: Lee, 10, and Christin, 5, who attend Maple Valley schools. Besides collecting old cookbooks, Merry said she and her husband share a keen in­ terest in the past. She does spinning and he has blacksmithing skills'. Both have presented demonstrations of their old-time skills at schools and festivals. The couple have lived near Nashville for 11-years. They resided in Battle Creek for two years before that. Merry says she was born in a Battle Creek hospital, but her parents lived in Hastings at the time. After graduating from Hastings LOW COST DENTURES Nashville VFW Post 8260 MICHIGAN LICENSED DENTISTS CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-292-4708 • DANCE • FROM Michigan Dental Referral Service will furiiish names of providing dentists. Call: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p-mSponsored by ... Sat., June 2519:30 to 1:30 Music by: Rythumaires NICE COUNTRY AND VERSATILE MICHIGAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION — Members and Guests — ★ FULL DENTURES ONLY ★ (FOOD IN THE KITCHEN) High School, Merry attended Eastern Michigan University where she received a bachelor of science degree in education as a speech therapist. She spent five years working as a speech therapist for Wayne-Westland Community Schools in the eastern part of the state and for Pennfield Schools, near Battle Creek. For the past nine-years, she has been the nursery school teacher at the Maple Valley Cooperative Nursery School in Nashville. “It’s fun," said Merry. The nursery school position was a two-day-a-week job when she started, but now she teaches four-days each week. In addition, she teaches Sunday School and serves on the board of the United Methodist Church. Merry also is a member of the Nashville Friends of the Library and the Nashville Good Food Coop where she currently helps with meat and bread orders. She and her husband were the coop's first accountants. Cub Scout activities also keep the Ossenheimers busy. Merry, a former den mother, currently is a sccut committee member. Her husband serves as a den leader. Sewing is an activity Merry enjoys, especially when its making clothes for her daughter and her nieces. She also makes curtains. During the summer months, a favorite recipe that comes to Merry’s mind is "Butter Pecan Torte.” "It makes a good summer recipe," said Merry, “because it’s a light, nice dessert — and refreshing. "I’ve taken it places and people ask for the recipe because it’s so different" When making the dessert, Merry says the Heath bars will crush a lot easier if they are placed in the freezer for about an hour. Merry’s Butter Pecan Torte Ingredients: 12-graham crackers, crushed; 24-soda crackers (Saltines), crushed; 1-stick oleo; 2-cups milk; 2-pkgs. vanilla instant pudding; 1-quart softened butter pecan ice cream ; whipped cream or 1large pkg. dream whip; 3-Heath bars, crushed. Mix crushed crackers (graham and soda) with 1-stick melted oleo and pat in bottom of 13 by 9-inch pan. Refrigerate. Filling: Mix slightly 2-cups milk with 2packages vanilla instant pudding. Add 1quart slightly softened butter pecan ice cream, cut into chunks; Mix to blend and pour over crust. Refrigerate. Topping: Spread with whipped cream or 1large package Dream Whip; Sprinkle with 3crushed heath bars. Keep refrigerated. FAST Repair Service • Engraving ”p’l,RK' • Watch Repair •.-*• HODGES JEWELRY Your Full Service Repair Center 122 W. State St. Hastings Ph. 945 2963 �The Hostings Bonner. Thursday. June 23. 1983 — Page 4 Gail S. Bever Margaret Frith Bruce E. Andree VERMONTVILLE - Mrs. Margaret Frith. 87, of 11187 Kelly Hwy., died Monday mor­ ning, June 30, 1983, at her home. She was born Sept. 9,1895 in Vermontville Township, the daughter of Francis and Mary (Fredrici) Shetenhelm. She was a member of the Vermontville United Methodist Church and the Gold Star Post No. 42 of Charlotte. Mrs. Frith is survived by her husband, Fred; three sons, Lawrence Frith of Ver­ montville, Morris Frith of Grand Rapids, and Earl Frith of Lansing: one sister, Mrs. Ruth Briggs of Vermontville; one brotlier, Walter Shetenhelm of Lake City; eight grandchildren; and eight great - grand­ children. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 23 at 2 p.m. from the United Methodist Church in Vermontville. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Arrangements were by the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville. GAYLORD, MICH: - Mr. Bruce Edward Andree. 50, of Gaylord, Mich., died Monday, June 13 in Gaylord. Mr. Andree is survived by his wife, Janet; four sons. Rick or Tempe, Ariz., S-Sgt. Ronald of Lawton, Okla., Randy of Traverse City, Mich., and Roger at home; two grand­ children; his mother, Mrs. Ernest Andree; one sister; and one brother. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 18 from the Alman-Van Strien Funeral Home of Grand Rapids. The Rev. Bill Stevens of Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church of­ ficiated, with the Rev. Edward Comer of Grand Rapids assisting. Interment was in Rosedale Memorial Park. Janet Andree is the daughter of Gerald and Fem Tischer of Lake Odessa. She attended school at Lakewood. Anyone wishing to get in touch with her can write to 1965 S. Not­ tingham Rd., Gaylord, MI 47935, Lot 54. Joseph Setchfield LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Gail S. Bever. 67. of Lake Odessa, formerly of Grand Rapids, died Thursday. June 16 at his residence. He was bom in Sebewa Township on Oct. 25, 1915, the son of Clyde and Mary (Shaw) Bever. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1933. He married the former Geraldine Guy in Feb., 1938. They lived for several years in the Grand Rapids area. He was employed by Sub-Surface Con­ struction Co., retiring in 1976. He was a member of the Retired Operating Engineers No. 324. Mr. Bever is survived by his wife, Geraldine; two sons. Larry of Monroe, and Gail Darwin Bever of A>igusla, Ga.; two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Dorothy) Shellenbarger and Mrs. Royal (Helen) Haller, both of Lake Odessa; and one brother. Freeman Bever of Lake Odessa. One brother, Earl, preceded him in death in 1977. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 19 from Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. The Rev. Alvin Barker of­ ficiated. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. LEVITTOWN. PA. - Mr. Joseph Setchfield. 73, of Levittown. Pa., died Saturday, May 28 at the Delaware Valley Medical Center at Bristol, Pa. He was bom Nov. 19, 1909 near Vestaburg, Mich., the son of Bert and Kate (Brown) Setchfield. He grew up in the Ionia a-ca and attended the Riker country school and Ionia High School. He married the former Carrie Jones Smeltzer on Aug. 4, 1953. Prior to his retirement in 1973, he was employed with Turnstead Division of General Motors, Inc., Trenton. N.J. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Mr. Setchfield is survived by his wife, Carrie; three stepsons, William and James of Levittown and Robert of Philipsburg, Pa.; one brother, Clark Setchfield of Pinellas Park. Fla.; three sisters, Iva Mosson of Lake Odessa, Anna Blackburne of Tucson, Ariz. and Norma (Polly) Chiffaro of Detroit; and several nieces and nephews. Private funeral seme s were held Mon­ day, May 30 from the James Daughterly Funeral Home of Levittown, with the minister of the United Methodist Church officiating. a.m.; Worship 11 a m.; Evening Ser­ vice at 7 pro. Youth meet Sunday 6 pm. Wed Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN- HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH Hwy M-66 10 mi. S. of Nashville. Robert Lee Shotu. Pastor Sunday 9:45 a m . Sunday School; 10:45 a m Woronrp Service: 6 p m. Young People Meeting; 7:00 p.m Evening Service; Wednesday 7:30 p m. Bible Study and Prayer Hoar Free counsel­ ing service on all problems. Phone 615756-3M6 or 0651713 Rd. Paul S. Howell. Pastor. Phone 94888M Saturday Services. Sabalh School 9:30a.m.; Worship U a.m.; Wed. 7:30 pm Bible Study and Prayer meeting. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK Lacey Father Ray Allen. Phone 6257490. Sun- FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Pm.tor: Elmer J. Faust. On M-43 tn Delton. Services - Worship 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30-10:30; Evening Service 0 p ro.; United Meth­ odist Women every first Thursday. 7:30 p.m.; Uni-ed Methodist Men every uwnM* C.nv*.. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, al Barryville. 4 miles W of Nashville on M-79. Steven Reid. Pastor Worship Service 9:15 a m ; Sunday Church School and Coffee Fellowship i'..15 ejn ; United Methodist Women 1st Tuesday each month INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton Located on M-C in Delton Pastor Steve VanNattan Sandy Campbell, Sunday Schcol Director. Sunday Scliooi 10 a.m.. Family Worship and Bible Teachirg ll ajn.. ChiSrens Church. 11 a m.. Evening Service 8 of every month. Family Night at 7 » p m at the church Call 873-5391 MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Comer M43 and Milo Road. Dm« Huntii«ton Pastor Hl No. 3. Box 315A Delton. Mi. 49046. Plmne 6-1-4702. Sunday School 10:0) a.m. Worship Service 11:99, PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. C..L— D.1__. r. Church. Heatings Saturday Maa* 6:30 p.m. Sunday Maae 930 ta UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashville Phone *82-0719 Cornet Washington and Stale Iximard F Putnam. Pastor Service* .Sundav* 9 4: a m Morning Worship. 10.45a m Fellowship; 11 a m Church School for m U.M.Y.F. Jr HI. and 0.II.Y.F. Sr Hi; Bible Hour - all ••SI’S w«Jn«day 7:30 pm each month. United Metbodisl Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH 219 Washington. Nashville Rev. J G ^>T*ru.SurI?*y Sd’001 •-■« ■ m ■ Sunday Worship 11:00 a m . Evening Service t nr nm o—___ NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Seeday Evooing Sorrier 7 pm.; Wednreday eight BMs Sudr 7 on Bua Mmwtry -> Call Doo Roscoe 852 922H DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD. Partnr Gary Staven*. Ftxw 623-8789 MaKa in EWton High School LG1 room. Sunday School 930am. Worahip 1945 la Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner officiating Phone 754-3149. Country Chapel worship 10:15 am ; SuntUy School 9 a.m.; BanfieM COUNTRY' FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH. Former Johnstown Town­ ship Hall. Dowling. Mark A Shriver Pastor Sunday School 10 am.. Worship 10:45a.m . Evening service 6 pm Wed evening prayer 7 p.m Fellowship dinner last Sunday of each month. 2:30pm. al the church Nashville Area ^MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Oowdaie Rd .5 miles south of Nash 2lle-. ’ ",Ue Ea«* M-66 Pastor Maryin Potter Phone 852-0861 Sunday Servtces: Sunday School 10 a m' Morning Services 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.. Cottage Prayer meeting 7:30p.m. Wednesday Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN corner of Barnum Rd. and M 66 Wood land PaMoe George Speas Phone 3672741 9:45 a.m. Worship; 11 a m. Sunday Schoo); Wednesday Prayer a p-m.: W.M.A. 2nd Wednesday each tnortth; Adult C.E.. 2nd Saturday each WOODGROVE PARISH. Coat* Grove. 3674137 Sunday church school 930 a m. Worahip service 10:45 a m . char 6pm youth fellowship 7:30 p.m Holy Canmun-’ wn'first Sunday of each month Women'. Fellowship first Thursday of each month at CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance Heffelfmger Phone 367-3961.9:15 u m Worship Service; 10:30 a.m Sunday School; 7:» p m Wednesday UMYF. Welcome The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Woodland Rd.. Lake Odessa Pastor Richard Seuink. Church phone 367School 11:15 a.m.. evening service 7:00 p.m Wednesday - Bible Study 7:00 p.m. STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST Wellman Rd at E Stale Rd. Rev Charles Davenport. 119 Star St. Spring Arinr. Ml Ph. 517 7562497 Sunday School 10 a.m.. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Vella Rd. worship 1030. Cc tnret* 2nd Sunday, 6:30 p.m. Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev. Phil Perkins. Pastor. 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship. Junior Church Nursery . 7pm V.urotup. Wednesday 7:30 pm. Family Night .Missionary Society second Friday.. pm Potluck. Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHR ST. 106 Cherry St Pastor Rev. Jerry Dnunmond. Phone 765 5134. KMX) s.m Sunday School. 1U» am Morning Worship; Evening Worship 7:00 pm Wtdneadsy r.tniag prayrr Growing Church For Coming Lord GALILEAN BAPTIST. lORth Si. and N. Freeport Rd. Phone 9455704 10 a.m Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m. Evening Service: Wednesday - Prayer Meeting7:30p m .HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M .41 North of Freeport at the Kenl lnma County Line. Rev Jamea Kinary. Church School It) am. Morning Wcnhip 11 a m Middleville Area ■ BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m Morning Services; 11:15 Sunday School These are classes for all. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. 708 West Main Street Worship 10 a m.; Sunday School 11:15 a m ; Evening Worships p.m. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M-37, juae north of Middleville 7959726 Rev Wedry Smith. Pastor Mark J. Highman. Pastor of Youth and Education Sunday School 9:45 a m.; Morning Worship 11 a m . Evening Service NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Russell St Rev Gary Finkbeiner. Phone 795-7429 Sunday Worship Service 10 a m and 7 p m ; Wednes­ day Bible Study 7:30 p.m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M37 al Parmalee Road. Middleville Rev. Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 8911585. Rev Charles Doornbos. Assis­ tant Pastor, phone 7953466 First Service 9 a.m ; Church School 10:15 a. m . Second Service 11:15 a m.; Even­ ing Celebration 6 p m ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Bovlan. Pastor Phom 792-2889 Sunday Mass n a m McCallum church of the UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST The Church in the Wildwood" (Hi Lake Road Paator Gary Brooks Morning Worship 11 am. Sunday School 945 am.; Evening Srevue 7 pm. Prayer Meeting and Youth Meeting 7 pm Thursday. Women's Mi* insurance for you< Ufa. Home. Business andCar EW. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf 4- Wetfem Industry FLEXFABINCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL RANK OF HASTINGS Menhw F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" -118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home : of Wolnul * S. Jefferson in Hostings HASTINGS OBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer Broadway and Center St Fr. Sbet Sunday. Maa and Church School 10 a.m. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover. Haauaga Leonard Davta. Pastor Ph 9462236 or 9459429 Sunday Sunday School 9:45 a n, Worship 11 a m.. Youth 5 pm. Evening Worship 6 p m . Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m Nursery for all ser­ vices. Wednesday CYC 6:45 p m . prayer and Bible study 7 p m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 9488OM Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30am Morning Worship 10:45a.m . Evening Worship 6 p.m Wednesday Family Night: Adult Bible Studv and Prayer 7; 00 p m Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m Sunday morning service broadcast WBCH ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S effmon Father Rolen E Conaam. Saturday. 4 <X»- 4:30 p m WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST. 3185 N. Broadway Rev. Constance Hefleifinger. Pastor Ph. 367-3961. Church School 9:30; Worship Service II a.m , Senior MYF 7 p.m : Thursday evening starting at 7 p.m. Choir; U.M Women: Welcome Circle third Wednesday of month. 1 p.m FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway Rev. David D Garrett. Phone 948 2229 Parsonage. 945-3195 Church. Where a Christian experience mr’ces you a member. 9:45 am Sunday School. 10.-4S a.m Worship Service. 7 pm. Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m Wednesday Prayer ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd. in Irving Sunday Morning prayer at 10 30. Holy Communioa at 11:00 The Rl Rev. William O. Lesna. Heeler HARVEST CHURCH, on M-43 five aides south of Hastings. Pastor Ijrry Silverman. Aaaoc Paalor Allan Welch Ph. 9484024 Service times Tuesday night (prayrr. praiae. and worahip) at 7 p m. Thursday night (Teaching aervice) at 7 pm. Sunday morning worahip. 6 p.m. evening wor"Word* ,cf Truth radio broadcaat it 2pm on WDFPFM(95 .1)alaoon 1(14 80)at3:15p.m. P ‘STINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Boltwood and East Stale Roaa. 945-9121 Rev Donald L. Brail. Pastor. Sunday School 10:00 a.m Worship Service 11:00 a.m Eyenng Service 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting7:00 p.m. Wednesday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road Paator J T Crawmer Phone 9452285 Sunday School 9:45 a m.. Wocahip 11 00 am; Evening Service 6 p.m ; Wednesday Praiw Gathenng 7 p.m OrangevilleGun Lake FIRST -----------BAPTIST -----------CHURCH OF ----OKANGEVlldX 6921 March Rd . 2 miles south of Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman. Pastor tjirry Tungate. Sunday School Supl Sunday School 9 45 am. Church , £RYIL ,4 METHODIUS. Gun Lake Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone79.’ 2889 Saturday Mass 5pm Sunday Mas* 9 a m Doster reformed church Doster Road near Pine Lake Rev John F Padgett. Pastor Sunday Worship!* »am anti6pm . Sunday School II a m Youth Choir meets each Monday fi 3o p m ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI EPISCO­ PAL ( HI RI H OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday -Mas* B a m Church School 9 am. family Eucharist lu am Father Kurt Fish Vicae BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan. J. David Walker. Minister 9452938 Sun Services 10am. Bible Study II a.m. Evening Services 6 p m. Wednesday evening Bible Sludy 7 p m. HAS7LNGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 £. Marshall St, Haatiags. Rev Marvin Sic miliar. Phone 9455197. Service* Sunday School 10:00 in Morn ing Worship Il.tJO aaa. Sunday and evenIn* ■ "7 TO _ — ___ ■ PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. M 50 at Bell Rd. Rev Don Palmer. 10 aou Worship Ser­ vice; 11 a.n>. Sunday School; 6.30 Evening Service; 7:30 Wednesday Fra yer Service. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Pownll Rd. Ruaaei A Sarver. Pastor Phone 9459224 Wonhlp arrvuv 10.10 am evranw errws.ardW.. rlawws for all ages Tuesday. G*ti*a« Vnyer Meeting. 7:00 pin HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. 904 Terry Line Phone 9458884. Saturday services: Sabbath School 9:30 a m.; Worship 11 a m.; Tuesday - Bible Study and Prayer Meeting. 7:30 pm w.m.. Krning arrvire*. rvungrliMM . 7 :«• |>m; Sunday Youth Mnting litui pm. Wrdnvwlay BiIm>- Study aiul Pnivt-r Mretmg nt 7 :m p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 miles E on M-79 Stevei. Reid. Pastor Sunday Church School in 30a m . Worship Service 11 :«>a.m United Methodist Women - 1st Wednesday each month HASTINGS CHKLsriAN CHURCH. 102 E Waxlljisn Avr .Minwtrr Smtl Ikivi* Sundry Worship 9.30 a m Frlkreship 10.30 io 11:011 a m Hibk School 11.00 a m to 1200 noon Wrdnr«d.>v Bibl»- Study and Frllosship 7:30 to N 30 p m Phone 9452076 BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School io a m . Worship CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY SAINTS MtvUng at 5U2 E Bond Sunday Sacrament meeting 9.no a m . Sunday School tn <mj a m Branch President David McMonigle Phone I 698 9849 or 945 4154 NORTH IRVING WESLEY AN CHURCH romer of Woodw-hool and Wing Hd» Pastor Mark Wade 5519 Buehk-r Rd Phoov 765 8287 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2500 W. State Rd. (Old Alfooqum Stteri) Ptttar THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Note). 12223 Chief Noonday Rd., C— twto, Phoo» 7957808 REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. 8. Jefferaon al Walnut Kenneth Colburn. Patter Home 6884567 Sunday School 10 a.m. Wonhip 11 «_m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway. Rev Janna HilgendoH. VieAt*tiay 7:00 p.m. Taena nd Children Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Veeder Rnad. 1 Mile South of M-50 between Darby and Nash Roads. Pastor. BtD Stevens. Phone 885015.10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a m. Morning Worhsip; 7 o'clock Sunday evening worship; 7:30 pm. Wednesday Prayer ST. EDWARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Jack Bartholomew paalor. phone 9454995 Robert Fuller, choir director Sunday achcdulw 930 Fellowship and coffee, 955 Sunday School 11:00 .Moraine Worahip. 600 Youth MeetX71X) Evening Worship Nursery for rcwea. transportation providrd to and HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 220 West Colfax Si. Bible Lecture £ 30 a.m . Walchlower Study 18:45 am.. Tuesday - Congregation Bible Study 8 p.m . Thursday • Theocratic School 7:30. Service mectingB JO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, liaaUnga. ML Willard H Curtia. Minietar. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Chnatian Ed. Sunday. June 26 • Morning Worahip 9.30. Nuraery of thia service over WBCH-AM and FM. 930 Church School Claama for first grade and below Monday • Friday 9:00 ■ 1200 Vacation Bible School Classes at both the United Methodut Church and our budding Fnt-day regiatration at 8:45 a m Monday morning. i-tretor. 3744274 or 374-7406. 8etwda Maae 5:30 p.m.; Sunday HMM 8 and 10. WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, jut off M66 N. of M-50. in Village of Woodbury- Pa*uw Duane Walter. Phone 374-7251 Worahip service 9:30 oon.; Sunday School 1945 a.m ; Youth Fellowahip Wednesday 7 pan.; Bible Study and Prayer Service Wednesday 7 p.m. CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Comer of 1«t and 2nd Ave., Lake Odeua. Pastor George Speas Phone I74-B756, Sunday Morning Worthip Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Evening Service - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Eve. • Prayer Meeting ■ 7:30 p.m. LAKEWOOD UNTIED MFTHODHT Worahip 830 rod 11: CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST. 912 FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 502 East Grand St. Mark J. Highman. Pastor. Ph. yout hmeetinga. 5 p m ; evening worahip. 6 vice* Wr welcome *1F LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Pastor Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555. Acroaa from the high achool. 7180 Vehe Rd . M-50 Sunday School 1000 a mWorship Service ll.o6 io Evening Sennet 830 put; Wednaaday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m CHRISTIAN REFORMED 620 Sixth GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St Mu-haal Anton. Pastor Ph 945 9414 Sunday.June 19-8.00Wonhjp(early wrvitTl 1030 Woraiup. 915 Church School (all agrel Monday thni Fnday. June 20-24 9-11:30 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PreSchool jur Jr Hi (all wrkrenel Theme - The a.m. Coffee Hour 945 *.«- Sunday School, I! a.m Worahip 8arw-«. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Ave. R«v. Randall Kohla. Ph. 37487&3 Worship Hour 9.30 a m., FeQowMuc Hour 1030 a.m, Church School 11 a_m God Blessed Us With The Refreshing Shades Of Summer n June the weather testifies A warming sun is on the rise, When brighter days and cloudless skies Reveal the earth whereon there lies The blue of lakec in every size, grade*. 7 p.m Adult Waver i Study Bus ministry weekly ■ Moore Call 664-5413 for pickup MARTIN REFORMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Dnve-in. walk-in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev Marvin Metter. Pastor Worship St.vices Hi am and 7 30 p m Sunday School 1115am Hastings Area ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE Cl?ijRCH. 2625 Airport Rd. Dick Taggart. Paitor Church phone. 94H4H82 Sunday School 9.45 am. Worahip 11 am.; Junior Church 11 a.m.. Evening Worship 7 p.m.; Nursen for all M-rvim VMUE OF -REVIVAL ITH WH dull <Uepi-l| ITl'tCharlluat'rnlrr Rd . Surelay month 9 30 a m Hastings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. DELTON - Mr. John Travis Royer, 71, of 11557 Floria Rd., died Monday, June 20,1983, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, where he had been a patient for the past three weeks. He was bom March 6, 1912 in Moulton, Ala., the son of Charles and Sarah (Cross) Royer. He married Goldie Town on April 1,1935 in Angola, Ind. He had lived in the Delton area since 1950 and was formerly of Battle Creek. He was employed for 30 years at Eaton Corp, in Battle Creek and was a member of the Eaton 25 Year Club. He retired April 1 1972. He served for 31 months with the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theatre and when discharged was a first sergeant. He was a charter life member and present post commander of the Delton VFW Post No. 422. He was a prime organizer of the Delton Post. Mr. Royer is survived by his wife, Goldie; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Leann Royer of Hastings; one granddaughter, Renee Royer; two stepgranddaughters, Connie and Tina Karmes; two sisters. Blanche Woodruff of Decatur, Ala. and Jeanette Nolem of Huntsville, Ala.; one brother. Price Royer of Mobile" Ala.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 23 at 11 a.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Pastor Gary Brooks of­ ficiated. Burial was in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Graveside services were under the auspices of the Delton VFW Post Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. HASTINGS - Mrs. Mary Essie Pearl Patterson (Fogle), 62, of Hastings, passed away early Friday morning, June 17, 1983 at the Blodgett Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Warren R. Patterson; her children, Betty and Lee Norton of Alto, Bertie and Albert Davis of Washington, Essie and Dave Murray of Colorado, Mary Ann and Brian Leatherman of Hastings; 14 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a brother, Jimmie Fogle, also of Hastings; a niece and a nephew. Funeral services were held Monday af­ ternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Cascade Christian Church with interment following in Cascade Cemetery. Arrangements were by Roetman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia. ...ofyour choice and he Apirituafiy rewarded. Delton Area John T. Royer_________ Mary Patterson (Fogle)_ ATTEND SERVICES CEDAR CREX BIBLE. Caraffround Evlyn M. Brock _______ GREENVILLE. MICH. - Mrs. Evlyn M. Brock, 49, formerly of Lake Odessa, died Sunday, June 19 al Greenville Memorial Hospital. She was born May 9, 1934 in St. Joseph County, the daughter of William and Genieva (Lance) Brandt. She attended the Woodland schools. She married Vern Brock on Jan. 20,1952 in Lake Odessa. Mrs. Brock is survived by one daughter. Susan Beldridgt of Lake Odessa; her mother, Mrs. Genieva Brandt of Woodbury; one granddaughter; two sisters. Mrs. Betty Green of Portland and Mrs. Ruth Brock of Saranac; five brothers. Max Brandt of Woodbury. Carl Brandt of Saranac. Kenneth Brandt of Lake Odessa. Raymond Brandt of Hastings, and Donald Brandt of Muir. One sister, Mrs. Hazel Laux, precedeu her in death in August of 1978. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 22 at 10 a.m. from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Rev. George Speas officiated. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Porishloners of St. Rose Catholic Church will be saying goodbye to Rev. Robert Consani Sunday. He hos been reassigned to the Sturgis parish. Fr. Consani to be honored Parishioners at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings will say goodbye to Rev. Robert Consani, Sunday, when they hold a potluck dinner in his honor. The community is invited to attend the dinner, which will be held in the church basement beginning at 4 p.m. Father Consani has been reassigned to Holy Angels Parish in Sturgis beginning July 7. Rev. Leon Pohl, currently pastor at Two Hastings churches plan bible school "Jesus, Joy for All” is the theme of this year's Vacation Bible School, sponsored by the First Presbyterian and First United Methodist churches of Hastings. The school is for all children — from those starting kindergarten in the fall on up through sixth grade. Classes will be held June 27 - July 1 from 9 a.m. until noon. Registration will begin at 8:45 a.m. on Monday morning, June 27, at the entrance of both churches. Daily theme for the school will include "Invited to Come", "Claimed by God”, "Hear God's Word”, “Renewed to Live”, and "Go With the Message”. There will be classroom study time, crafts, recreation, music and worship. Offerings will be sent to CROP. Eileen Higbee, Frances Horne, Cindy Lieffers, Bernie Murdoch, Dee Endsley and With deepest green to cool our eyes; FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green St, Heatings Myron K. Wil­ liam*. Minuter. Miw France* Horne. Dir­ ector oi Chnatian Education Sunday. June 26. 1983 - 930 a m Wonhip. France* Horne, speaker 10 30 a ra Coffee FeUowahip. 10 30 a m Radio Hroodcaat. WT8CH Monday. June 27 - July 1 • 9:00 a tn • noon Vacation Bible School While overhead each bird that flies Will fid the air with joyful cries. We say our seasonal goodbyes To school and chores that otherwise Would seldom let us utilize The great outdoors in every guise. Your House of Worship will advise That each of us identifies This love of God, which now supplies The carefree time of Summer. — Gloria Nowak' Coldwater, has been assigned to take over the position in Hastings and at St. Cyril's Catholic Church in Nashville. Many people outside of the church met Consani as a performer, who played guitar and told jokes. He frequently entertained at banquets in the area. Consani came to Hastings from Mattawan in December of 1977 after 4% years at St John Bosco Parish. July 4th travelers urged to drive safe Michigan motorists are urged to watch out for motorcyclists this Fourth of July weekend. That's the warning of Secretary of State Richard Austin. Austin noted that the record Michigan motorists set for safety over the Memorial Day weekend, when only five motorists' deaths were recorded, was marred by six motorcyclists’ deaths. With the July Fourth weekend coming up. Austin urged motorists to set another safety record by obeying the speed limit, refraining from drinking and driving, fastening seat bells — and keeping an eye out for motor­ cyclists. Dawn Watson are the V.B.S. leadership team. Nazarene church showing movie "God's Prison Gang”, the dramatic film story of how four of the toughest criminals in American history turned from crime to Christ, will be presented at the Hastings Church of the Nazarene, 1716 North Broadway, this Sunday at 6 pm. Hosted by Art Linkletter and Chaplain Ray, the film gives the testimonies of George Meyer, Al Capone's get-away driver; Floyd Hamilton, the last survivor of the Bonnie and Clyde gang; Jerry Graham and Ted Jef­ ferson. The public is cordially invited to view this film. Middleville Baptist to open school The First Baptist Chirch of Middleville will have a K-6 elementary school, known as Middleville Baptist Academy, in the 1983-84 senool year. For the past two years. Grand Rapids Baptist Academy has sponsored a similar program there. The school will be a ministry of First Baptist Church. A Beka curriculum will be used primarily for instruction. Facilities and playground area are spacious and attractive. Information is available by calling the church, 795-9726 or Pastor Mark Highman (945-9515) or Pastor Smith (795-7447). �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, June 23, 1983 — Page 5 Woodland News A public gospel sing is being planned lor Sunday, July 3, at Woodland Village’s Herald Classic Memorial Park. This is the second year that this event will be held on the Fourth of July weekend. It is hoped that it will become an annual affair. Singing groups that will participate will be "Gospel Lighthousekeepers” from Gowen, "The Spry Family" from Jackson, and "The New Life Ambassadors" from Grand Ledge. Everyone is invited. Bring your picnic lunch and listen to the singing from noon until everyone gets tired and goes home. Joyce Flessner (Mrs. Leroy Flessner) is in Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids for tests and observation. She is having a problem with her feet. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Quigley and their daughters, Karen and Pamela, spent several days m Ontario recently. Ten members of the Quigley family met in Toronto where they spent six days together. The other people were Paul’s sister and her family from Grand Rapids and his parents from Trenton. While they were in Toronto, they enjoyed the Science and Industry Museum, Canada Wonderland, Ontario Place, the Canadian National Tower, rode subways, visited neat shopping centers including some that are completely underground, toured Chinatown, and the younger members of the family went to the Ontario Zoo. After six days in Toronto, the entire Quigley family went to the cottage of a friend on Lake On­ tario. They stayed there for four days. While they were at the cottage, they spent time by Catherine Lucas swimming, had a lobster and clam bake, had fireworks every night, and relaxed on the beach. Theda Coppess of Lake Odessa spent last weekend in Pennock Hospital. She is now back at her home where her son and his wife. Ronald and Ellyn Coppess, are spending the summer with her. Theda's health is such that she cannot live entirely alone right now, and it is easier for Ron and Ellyn to stay with her in her home than for her to stay with them in their new home near Woodland. Cliff Mattson enjoyed a trip to California this month. He was gone lor ten days. He visited his son and daughter-in-law. Gary and Lori Mattson in Cypress, Calif., another son, Michael, in Huntington Beach, and a sister, Sharon JaJonie at Newport Beach. While in the southern California area, Cliff visited Universal Studios and Disneyland. He says that his family kept him busy. They had a Father's Day barbecue for him on Saturday June 18, before he returned to his home in Woodland on Sunday. Merton Watson of Grand Ledge, who is the uncle ol Ella Kantner and the husband of Virginia Kussmaul Watson, is in St. Lawrence Hospital in Lansing for major surgery. He is expected to stay in the hospital at least two weeks following the surgery. The Marvin Kantners have had lots of company already this summer. They were visited by Ella's aunt, Frances Kussmaul, from California for several days. Marvin’s aunt and uncle from Athens, Ohio spent a night with them last week. They are Claude and Virginia Kantner. The evening the Ohio Kantners were there, the Marvin Kantners also entertained Wayne and Bernice Offley. Thelma Deal and Neva Kantner, all from Hastings. Neva Kantner is Marvin's aunt and Bernice Offley is his mother. On Father’s Day, the Kantners were visited by their daughter, Tamara, and her husband and daughters. Jim Seyster, Amy and Nicole as well as Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Offley. Nicole, who is six, and Amy, who is nine, are spending this week at the Kantners' farm with their grandparents. The Seyster family live in Grand Rapids. Kelly Faul also spent Father's Day at the Kantners’ home. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stannard entertained Josh Fredricks of Manhattan Beach, Calif, for a few days last week. Josh handled some personal business while he was in Michigan visiting the Stannards. Daily Vacation Bible Schools were held al two Woodland area churches last week. Woodland United Methodist Church Daily Vacation Bible School had an average daily attendance of 27 students. They had four teachers, two directors, two recreation people, and kitchen help. Recognition and certificates were given to those who attended at the Sunday morning worship service at the church. Pastor Connie Hefflefinger's older elementary class took a field trip to Grand Rapids on Friday where they visited the recycling center and the zoo. Pastor Connie drove and took four students with her on this Lake Odessa News: The Lake Odessa Boy Scouts assisted the village in planting young trees in the village, using the recommendations of the DNR for the tree removal and replacement program. A number of old trees were removed as well. The 66 trees include flowering crab, dogwoods, lindens, locusts and possibly some mountain ash and hawthome. They were purchased from the Lake Odessa Greenhouse; owner, Mark Potter, who is also president of the newly-organized Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations to Dr. Steve and Melanie Garlinger on the birth of their daughter, Allison Nicole, weighing 8 lbs., 14V4 ozs. She was bom June 12. They have a son, Eric, who will be two years old on July 12. The family reside on Jordan Lake Street where Dr. Steve, the local chiropractor, has his office. The congregation at the Congregational Church had a special musical treat on Sunday when Kim Millard, a student at Albion College, sang, two selections with his own piano accompaniment Kim was a house guest of the Dennis Sauers family; their son Paul is also a student at Albion College. The annual Lions Club Chicken Barbecue was held Saturday and funds received will be used for the summer recreation program. The Lake Odessa fair books have been released by the fair board for Michigan’s first fair on June 30 - July 4. The Lakewood band members and the Vagabonds, the vocalists, left Monday on the trip to Europe. They will return July 1. The band, under the direction of Doug Lawson, has 40 in the group and there are 20 members in the Vagabond group, with their director, Bob Oaster. Teachers, parents and advisors were on hand to make the trip. A very small turnout for the school election was reported with two candidates elected to serve on the Lakewood Board of Education. Don Foltz of Sunfield and Larry Daniels, a new member, were elected, while Janet Thomas was defeated by a small margin. There were no proposals for millage in­ creases on the ballot which may have been the reason for the small turnout. Wilma Smiley has a new business venture in Lake Odessa, located in the Lake Odessa Wave building. Il opened for business June 13. Her daughter, Karen Koenler of Kent­ wood. will be operating the business with Mrs. Smiley helping on Saturdays. A general line of office supplies is being offered. She hopes people of the community will tell her their needs if they’re not in stock. The Hesper Resort on Roberts Road, Jordan Lake, held a sale last Saturday since they’re making some changes, as well as refurnishing, their cottages. They offered many items for sale. The Hesper Resort was the original Roberts Resort for many years on the east end of the lake. Open house was held Sunday at the Gerald (Brandon) Shade residence in Lansing for their son, Dan, a 1983 graduate of the Lan­ sing schools. Among the relatives that at­ tended were his grandmother, Mildred Shade, Gene and Trudy Shade, Andy and Eric, Marvin and Bobbie Shade and Scott, Lelha Reese, Sue Orlowski and Joey, the Tom Wacha family, Jerry and Karolyn Stalter of rural Clarksville, Ruth Peterman, and Harold Johnston. Dan plans to attend Lansing Community College this fall. The 1963 class at Lakewood High School will hold their reunion on July 16. and reservations should be in to Kay Tischer or Gretchen Slater on July 1 • Contact either of ifiem for more information/.. i| i, Ed and Carol Lass announce the birth of a daughter. Amber, weighing 7 lbs., 10 ozs., at Blodgett Memorial Hospital in Grand Rapids. The couple have two sons, Eric, age four, and Chrisjan, age two. A bridal shower was held Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Musbach on Fifth Avenue. Lake Odessa, honoring Elaine Elson, the bride-elect of William Black, who is now in service. The 29th annua) meeting of the National Association of the Congregational Christian Churches will be held closer to home, this - year being at Michigan Stale University in East Lansing on June 27-30. Congratulations to great-grandparents Dan and Lora Durkee as a new boy was bom to Connie and Sid Messer and a new girl to Nora and Daryl Deatsman. The couple have eight great-grandchildren. Wilbur and Ruth Molnar of Mishawaka, Ind. are enjoying a vacation at their cottage at Jordan Lake, as well as visiting friends and spending lots of time fishing. Pamela Tingley of Greenville, Tex. was a recent visitor of her mother, Patricia Jack, plus other family and friends. She plans to continue her education at the University of Texas. Floyd Baxter and Mamie Coulson spent the weekend in Lansing with their sister and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. William Davis. While there, they also visited another sister, Sadie Heath, a patient in a Lansing nursing home. Sympathy is extended to the Gerald Tischer family on the death of Bruce Endre of Gaylord. He was the husband of Janet Tischer, daughter of Gerald and Fem. His services were held in Grand Rapids on Saturday. The LaVeme Demaray Unit of the American Legion field their June meeting, followed by a social evening, at the home of Irene Morris. The district president and sister from St. Johns attended. Mrs. Harry Peacock, Mary and Lori of Westphalia and Reine Peacock visited Frances Glasgow at Pennock Hospital on Wednesday. She is back in the hospital for more surgery but hopes to be released soon. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock and Michele drove to Detroit on Monday to see the Lakewood band and the Vagabonds board their plane for their trip to Europe. They then visited Mr. and Mrs. Neil Watters at Dayton, Ohio, returning home Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Peacock and Shari entertained with a family dinner Sunday to honor their grandson, Michael Doyle, for his sign second birthday. Other guests were Cathy Doyle and Dennis Shattuck and child ren of Ionia, Carolyn Peacock of Lansing, Keith Ward of Woodland, and grandmothers Reine Peacock and Ruth Sessions. The Blue Star Mothers held their meeting Tuesday evening at Lake Manor a I potluck supper. Reine Peacock, pre iident, presided, and later the meeting was Itaken over by First Vice President Emma O Mara, as Reine had to leave early. Ezra Middaugh, a former residen , who had resided at Robertsdale, Ala. for s everal years, is now back in Michigan because of his health and has been a patient nt the Osteopathic Hospital in Grand Rapi is. He plans to reside with his son, Paul, and family. Creta Husted and Clark and Marcella Inman of Pontiac were recent Sunday visitors as the ladies are sisters of he late Beulah Baxter. Sister Carmella of Ml. Pleasant and Sister Magdalena spent Sunday night with their sister, Reine, and then drove to the airport in Grand Rapids to see Sister William Mary leave for a week-long workshop at Fort Worth, Tex., followed by a trip to New Orleans for a fcar-week workshop at Xavier University. field trip. At the same time. Daily Vacation Bible School was also being held at Zion Lutheran Church out on Velte Road. Zion Bible School had over 100 children enrolled, and 71 students had a perfect attendance record. There were around 20 teachers and teaching aides involved in operating the school besides kitchen and playground assistants. Drinks and cookies were served at the morning break every day, and each child brought a lunch. Milk was provided. A Bible School closing program was held on Sunday afternoon with every child taking part. Awards for attendance and achievement were given. After the Sunday afternoon program, helium balloons were released on the church grounds. Each balloon contained a signed message from a child who attended the Bible School. The messages usually were a Bible verse the child had memorized. Last year, a note was received from someone who found one of Zion's Vacation Bible School balloons in a field in Pennsylvania. After the balloons were released, a potluck dinner was held in the church building to end the Vacation Bible School experience for the year. Daily Vacation Bible School will be held at the Woodgrove Parish Church in August. Woodland Lions Club held their installation of new officers last Tuesday evening at a restaurant on Highway 43 near Richland. Harold Stannard installed Mike Wrubel the new president; Tom Gilliland, first vice president; George Speas, second vice president; Mike Piper, third vice president; Eduard Markwart, secretary; and George Schaibly stayed on as treasurer. Art Meade continues as tail twister and Robert Crock­ ford is the new lion tamer. The guest speaker was Jerry Thompson. Jerry Thompson is the grandson of Lawrence Lucas who lived his entire life in Woodland Township. Jerry lives near Grand Ledge and teaches art in the Waverly School District in Lansing. His subject was "The Art of Storytelling". He told several interesting and entertaining stories and ended the program by telling a story which teaches about the three basic colors and how they mix to make all other colors. He uses this story to teach elementary schoolchildren about the color wheel. He used this story to demonstrate how storytelling can be a very effective teaching tool. Jerry’s program was enjoyed so much by the members and their wives that some members are talking about asking him to come back to a general meeting and talk about another subject or just tell some other stories. Andrea Coates of Manhattan Beach, Calif., granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stannard, arrived in Woodland on Sunday. She will spend the rest of the summer with the David Niethamer family and the Stannards. Andrea is 13 and has spent several previous summers in Woodland. Collectibles with sole Once upon a time, in the lands of the caliphs, it was possible for a man to end his marriage by placing his wife's shoes outside their home and publicly declaring. "She was my shoe, I have cast her off!". The custom is long gone, even in Arab countries, but it is brought to mind when we hear the phrase, “I've been cast aside like an old shoe." Although platform shoes rarely exceed a couple of inches in height today, which are comparable to modern high heels, at one time they could be as high as two feel! These shoes were called “chopinos". Since toppling over was a distinct hazard, a woman in the Far East, wearing chopinos, was accompanied everywhere by two ser­ vants. Chauvinist males of the day approved of chopinos because they helped maintain the image of a woman as a frail, dependent creature. Another Oriental torture is a pair of exquisitely embroidered "lotus" shoes, recalling the era when Chinese girls were subjected to the barbaric custom of foot binding. Practiced from about 900 A.D. until the early 20th century, the custom involved tightly wrapping the feet of girls from about age five to maturity. The binding gradually bent, then broke the arch, turning the toes under, so the feet grew to only half the normal size. In addition to crippling the girls for life and pointing out their economic uselessness, it emphasized the wealth of men who could afford to maintain such obviously handicapped women. It is also believed that Chinese men considered "lily feet" highly erotic! Dutch wooden shoes, or "sabots", from the 17th century, contributed the word "sabotage" to our language. If a farmhand became angry at his employer, he could severely damage the crops by stomping on them with these heavy shoes. Today, the term "sabotage" refers to any willful act that causes equipment damage or otherwise hampers some activity. Leather burial sandals with images of humad faces on both soles were made in Egypt around 200 B.C. This footwear, bearing likenesses of the deceased one's enemies, was buried with him so he could walk all over those enemies in the next world. If you thought elevator shoes that make short persons appear taller is a recent in­ novation, guess again. There is known to be in existence, white kid leather wedding shoes featuring a two-inch heel that discreetly adds to the wearer's stature. They were made in 1888. From Arabia, there exists a man's pressed leather open sandal, comprising 16 layers and weighing three pounds each. These are of 1804 vintage. Banner Want Ads They Work For You!!!! c lATER Jd&%^eS instanoo^ ^erhesEasy Nor9a. Pile \ F \ 17% « U a*no extra (uniqu® energy sign^x^ i local I pretty bland. For the same amount of money you may already be paying in ser­ vice charges for plain, you could be get­ ting The Club. The Club is like a checking account, but it’s loaded with lots of other goodies. Like personalized checks, and $100,000 in acciental death insurance for flights on sched­ uled airlines. With coverage for other types of accidental death. Emergency •''* Clubcash—our nationwide system of cash advances charged to your Visa or MasterCard—is another benefit we dish up. Plus dis­ counts on travel, lodging, entertainment and rental cars. Even substantial savings on books, records, tapes and products! Try The Club brand of checking. You may never go back to plain vanilla again. THE CLUB. Checking like it ought to be. West State at Broadway Member FDIC All deposits Insured ^^G3S No»9aS £a ’ Of more recent style are men’s black leather pumps with one-inch heels that were the rage around 1900. These classy shoes sold for $3 a pair, and this included spats, or ankle warmers, decorated with 12 small buttons up the sides. Probably the forerunner of today’s popular health shoes, are pairs of brown leather shoes with low heels and high toe-boxes designed to promote easy walking or hiking. They were manufactured in Germany in 1919 by the Thalysia Co., a firm that pioneered comfortable clothing for active people. These styles and more are housed in the Shoe Museum of Philadelphia’s College of Podiatric Medicine. Of special interest to sports fans are the shoes with attached skates wom by goalie Bernie Parent when the Philadelphia Flyers won the 1975 Stanley Cup hockey playoffs; the shoes wom by baseball great . Reggie Jackson while playing for the New York Yankees in 1977 World Series; and the blue and white tennis shoes worn by Billie Jean King when she won the 1975 women s singles title at Wimbledon. Also displayed are the 18-eyelet white hightops wom by Joe Frazier the night he took the world’s heavyweight boxing cham­ pionship from Muhammed Ali in 1971; and the shoes worn by Gino Marchetti, the day in 1972, when he was inducted into the Professional Football Hall of Fame at Canton, Ohio. A recent addition to the Shoe Museum is a pair of black silk pumps with rhinestone clips made for First Lady Nancy Reagan, which joined shoes worn by Mamie Eisenhower, Lady Bird Johnson, and Betty Ford. Oddities such as South Africa clogs. Eskimo mukluks, and 15th century sandals wom by the Bishop of Toledo, Spain are shown. Also on hand is bits of footwear trivia such as the following: During America's colonial period, it was believed that the surest way to rid oneself of a stomach ache was to lie down with a pair of heavy boots on the abdomen; the Dutch once believed that if a person was struck by lightning, all his shoes should be burned immediately to prevent the spread of supernatural forces; ancient Egyptians felt it was possible to cure a headache by inhaling smoke from a bur­ ning sandal. At one time, there were no right and left shoes, so either shoe could be wom on either foot. The first sloe lasts, or molds, for left and right shoes were made in Philadelphia in 1822, but the idea did not catch on until after the Civil War. King Edward II of England was the first to suggest the idea of shoe sizes to obtain a better fit. Company up to’100.000’" AST1NGS �The Huttings Banner, Thursday, June23, 1983 — Paged Barry County Board of Commissioners LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN •N THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF KENT JOSEPH WILLIAMS. PLAINTIFF. VS. BEVERLY L. WILLIAMS. DEFENDANT. RLE NO. 78-35435-DM ORDER FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE C. Ronald Von Buren P-21709 Attorney lor Plaintiff David A. Dimmers Attorney for Defendant AT A SESSION OF SAID COURT HELD IN THE COURTHOUSE IN THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS. MICHIGAN ON THE 15th DAY OF JUNE. 1983; PRESENT: HONORABLE JUDGE BOUCHER. CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the following described property be sold at public sale to fhe highest bidder on the 3rd day of August. 1983, at 10:30 o'clock In the forenoon of ihe same day at the East door of Ihe Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan. NW FRL % Sec 31-3-8. Ex com at NW cor th S 83 rods along W Sec line, th E 851 ft pora to N Sec in W along N Sec In to pob. Ex par 246 ft El W by 387 ft N A S 5£ cor Also ex S ‘4 NW frl % Sec 31-3-8, Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan. IT tS FURTHER ORDERED THAT the following Notice of Sale shall bo published in the Has­ tings Banner newspaper for once each week for six succes­ sive weeks prior to the date of sole and shall bo posted ot least six weeks or 43 days prior to the sale and displayed in throe pub­ lic places In the City of Hastings, Michigan and posted in throe public places in the Township of Hastings. Barry County, Mich. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE ON FORECLOSURE Public notice Is hereby given, that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Order of Sale entered by the Circuit Court for the County of Kent, State of Michigan on the 8th day of November, 1982 in favor of Joseph Williams against Beverly L. Williams. I shall offer for sole public sale to be held at the East door of the Barry County Court­ house on the 3rd day of Aug.. 1983 at 10:30 o’clock in the fore­ noon, the following described real citato: NW frl '/« Sec 3-3-8, Ex com ot NW cor th S 83 rods along W Sec line, th E 851 ft para to N Sec In th N 83 rds parra to W Sec In, th W along N Sec In to pob. Ex par 246 ft E * W by 387 ft N * S SE cor Also ex S % NW frl % Sec 31 -3-8 Hosting* Township, Barry County, Michigan. There shall be a six (6) month redemption period. Total lion to be foreclosed Is $9,000.00 plus cost* and attor­ ney fee*. C. Ronald Van Buren P-21709 Attorney for Plaintiff 1005 4th Ave. Lake Odessa, AA1.48849 GEORGE V. BOUCHER CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE APPROVED BY: David A. Dimmer* Attorney for Defendant DRAFTED BY: C. Ronald Von Buren P-21709 Attorney for Plaintiff 1005 4th Ave. Lake Odessa, MJ. 48849 616-374-8823 Examined, Ccuntersigred A Entered DOROTHY DE WITT ---------ATTKr ATMtfftMW An5rLA.™Mr>OPY DOROTHY DE WITT Deputy County Clerk (7-21) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Borry on Proposed Special Use Requests Notice is hereby given to that the Barry County Planning Com­ mission will conduct a public hearing, for special use re­ quests. on June 27. 1983 at 8:00 p.m. in the County Commission­ er's Room. 117 South Broadway, Hasting*. Michigan. Cose No. Sp. Use 4-83 Charles R. Bauer, (applicant) 8:00 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property located on 2700 North Broadway. Hostings, will be considered os o site for the Issuance of a special use per­ mit to erect o radio transmitting tower facility. The N 'A of the SW % of the NW ot Section 32, except a parcel of land described as: Beginning at the NW corner of *he SW % of the NW '/« at Section 32, thence E on the N 1/8 line of said section 495 ft: thence S 454 ft.; thence W 495 ft. to a point on the West sec­ tion line of said section; thence N on said section line 454 ft. to the point of beginning. Contains 14.75 acre* of land, more or less. Carlton Twp. Case No. 5p. Use 5-83 William Wooer, (applicant) Borry Township Supervisor 8:10 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property located on Kellogg School Rd.. Hickory Cor­ ners, will be considered as a site for the issuance of a special use permit to erect an addition to fire bam. Bog. 8 rds. N of Cen. Sec. 28. th E 247.5 ft., th N 106 ft., th W 247.5 ft., th S In Cen Hwy. 106 ft. par. Barry Twp. All of the above described property being located in Barry County. Michigan. Intorestod persons desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writ- tioned time and place. The special use application* are available for public inspec­ tion ot the Borry County Planning Office, 117 S. Broadway, Has­ tings, Michigan during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Please coll Winifred Keller. Planning Director at 948-8061 for further information. Norval E. Thaler, Barry County Clerk 6-23 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY KMJCATKNf NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 18.802 Estate of MILDRED RUTHRUFF. Deceased. Social Security Num­ ber 363-56-3003. TAKE NOTICE. On July 14th, 1983 at 10:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing be -held w.. on the petvwill ----- ----|4Lam of Allen 4 II — Ruthruff O,,aU*. JIrequesting hion that Allen #^4 on— Rmhruff -------------be appointed --Personal Representative of the Estate of Mildred Ruthrvff who lived at 6385 Rose Rd., Delton. Michigan and who died May 16. 1983; and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated November 12. 1982 and codicils dated - be admitted to probate. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before September 20th. 1963. Notice is ,h<” ,h* •”a,e will then bo assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Dote: June 13th. 1983 Allen Ruthruff, 6385 Rose Road Delton. Ml 49046. Sidney D. Durham (Pl 3040) CAREY, DURHAM < RISDON. 130 N. Pork St- Kalamazoo. Ml 49007(616)343-5566. 6-23 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIBS project: CwntrecttM ef Athletic Field FecNtiet at High Scheel Site Mtas,McMgaa Sealed bids for fhe complete contract for the construction of athletic field facilities or for one or more parts of the work hereinafter enumer­ ated in accordance with Instructions to Bidders, including: (1) all necessary excavation for track and field events, (2) leaching basins in place. (3) pavings - track and field events. (4) all-weather wearing course - track and field events, and (5) fencing, will be received by the Owner at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools. DeltonKellogg Schools. 327 N. Grove Street. Delton Michigan, until 7:00 p.m. June 27, 1983, and then, at such place, be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids shall be addressed to the attention of Mr. Glen Weever, Chairman of the Delton Athletic Dalton-Kaliogg Schools, and be clearly identified with the name and address of the bidder. The Instructions to Bidders, form of proposal, plans and specifications, and other contract documents may be obtained from the Office of the Superintendent, Delton-Kellogg Schools, Delton, Michigan. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guaran­ tee and such other security as more fully set forth in the Instructions to Bidders. A biddei may withdraw his bid ot any time prior to the hour and day specified for opening. No bidder may withdraw his proposal for fifteen (15) days thereafter. This Advertisement for Bids is published by order of .the Board of Education. DATED: June 13, 1983 JULIET BOURDO, Secretary FIRST DAV - FORENOON Jun. 14, 1903 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage, made the 18th day of April, 1978. executed by JOE K. DANIEL and SANDRA L. DANIEL, husband and wife, as mortgag­ ors. to HASTINGS SAVINGS 8 LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan corporation, doing business of Hastings. Michigan, as morlSagee, ond recorded in the Di­ ce of fhe Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on April 19. 1978, in Liber 235 of mort­ gages. on page 520. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid at the date of this notice Twenty-seven Thou­ sand Seven Hundred Five o.td 42/100 ($27,705.42) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any port of the debt, secured by said mortgage, ond the power of sale in said mort­ gage contained having become operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on Friday, July 15, 1983, at 2:00 o'clock in ihe afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hostings, that being the place for holding the C.rcuit Court for fhe County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or ven­ due, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due and unpoia upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon at ten (10%) percent per annum, ond as otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charge* of sale, including the attorney fees as provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands and pre­ mises in said mortgages men­ tioned and described as follows, to-wlt: The North 30 rods of the South one half of the Southeast one quarter of Section 29. Town 3 North, Range 8 West. EXCEPT that parcel lying Northeasterly of angling Highway M-37, ALSO EXCEPT the West 660 feet of the Nonh 30 rod* of the South one half of ihe Southeast one quar­ ter of said Section 29, Hastings Township. Borry County Michigan. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Section 600.3240 is six (6) month*. Dated June 14,1983 Richard H. Shaw (P-20304) Attorney for Hastings Savings A Loan 215 South Church Street Hastings. Ml. 49058 (7-14) NOTICE OF PUBUCIOMNG County of Barry on Proposed Variance Permits Notice is hereby given that the Borry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing on June 30. 1983 at 7:30 p,m. in the County Commission­ er's Room. 117 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Case No. V-17-83 Walter Allerding, (applicant) At this hearing, ihe following described property which gener­ ally lies at Messer Rd.. Freeport, will be considered os the site for requesting a variance to place a 14 ft. wide H.U.D. approved mobile home. Commencing approximately 670 ft. South of the Northwest comer of Sec. 9. at the intersection of the West section line and Burd Drain for place of beginning, thence South to the Southwest corner of the Northwest '/• of fhe Northwest of Sec. 9, thence East 230 ft., thence North to the center of Burd Drain, thence Southwesterly along fhe center of said Burd Drain to point of beginning. Carlton Twp. Case No. V-IB-83 Phil Hllliker, (applicant) 7:40 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gen­ erally lies al 1837 S. Bedford RdHastings, will be considered as the site for requesting a variance to erect batting cages. mini'goH, game room (video) with snack bar and amusement center. Commencing 60 rds. N of the S % post of Sec. 20. to the place of beginning; th W to the center of Hwy. M-37; th 586 ft. South­ easterly along the center of Hwy. M-37; th 500 ft. Northeast­ erly along fhe aluminum fence that now marks tho S boundary of said premises; th 369 ft. to the place of beginning. And one acre in square form out of the SE corner of the following des­ cribed premises; Commencing 60 rds. N of the S % post of Sec 20; th N 20 rds., th W 39 rds. tc the center of highway, th S 31" E 23.32 rds. th E to the place of beginning. Hastings Twp. Cose No. V-19-83 Richard Karrar. (applicant) 7:50 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gener­ ally lies ot Tischer Rd.. Lake Odessa, will be considered os the site for requesting a variance to place a 14 ft. wide H.U.D. ap­ proved mobile home on temp­ orary, piers. Com at W % post of Sec. 1 th E 67 - 24/25 rd».. N 94 - 4/10 rds., W 3 - 24/25 rds., th N 5.6 rds.. th W 64 rds.. th 5 100 rds. to pob. Carl­ ton Twp. All of the above described property being located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon a var­ iance request either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard al the above mentioned time ond place. The variance applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broadway. Has­ tings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 o.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Mon­ day thru Friday. Please call Wini­ fred Keller. Planning Director ai 948-8081 for further informa­ tion. Norvol E. Tholer, Borry County Clerk (6-23) The regulor meeting of fhe Barry Coun<y Boar/t • Commissioners was colled to order Tue-aoy, Ju-,2 14, 1983. 9:30 o.m. by Chairman Paul Kiel. Rol1 coll taken, seven (7) members present. Colemon. Gor don. Hammond, Hoare. Kiel, Landon. McKelvey At the beginning of the meeting all present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flog. Moved by Coleman, -upport by McKelvey ;o accept the Moy 24. 1983 minutes as mailed. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by McKelvey to accept fhe Agenda os corrected. Motion corned. Various correspondence was read to the Board by Chairman Kiel. Moved by Hammond, support by Coleman to de­ clare Thursday. June 23, 1983 as Mildred Cole Day Miss Cole is retiring after 39 year* service. Motion carried. A letter from Mrs. Robert Shirk was distributed to fhe Board reference planning and zoning. Also distributed was the response to her letter from the Planning and Zoning Off ice. The MAC Convention will be August 29. 30, and 3). 1983 ot Shanty Creek. Bellaire. Ml. Interested Commissioners are to contact Commissioner Hoore or Deputy Clerk Debbie Baker. John Patterson, Chorlton Park Director, appeared before the Boo rd with the 1982 Charlton Pork annual report. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman that the report be received and placed on file. Motion corried. The report is available for public inspection at the County Clerk's Office. Various committee reports were given by Com­ mittee Chairmen. Moved by Hoore. support by Coleman that the legal services agreement with Cohl, Salstrom. Stoker * Aseltyne, P.C., be approved ond author­ ize fhe Chair to sign. rAny expenses U1UIIIUU incurred Will will ---- ----------------— be paid by the Medical Care Facility. Also, ony Maintenance of Effort obligations will be paid by the Medical Care Facility. Motion carried by unan imous railI call. Moved by Hammond, support by Landon that the May Animal Shelter reports be received and placea on file. Motion carried. Mike O Brien, Chairman of Barry County Tourism Committee, appeared before the Board and reported of the committee. j on u fhe,functions --------------------------................. Moved by Colemon, support by Gordon that the request from the Barry County Tourism Committee for funds be referred to the Finance Committee. Mahon carried. Joan Foster. Director of Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce appeared before the Board reference a Formers Market and requesting use of the Courthouse restrooms and parking lot for the market. Moved by Coleman, support by Gordon that the matter bo referred to the Property Committee with Power to Act.^Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond to ap­ prove the Criminal Claims, $1,466.52. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. 1 Detroit Purs Mik Co................. 2 Felpausch Food Center.............. 3 C. Vander Kooning Produce.. . 4 Paramount Coffee Co................ 5 Butternut Bread........................ 6 Gordon Food Service................. 7 Norman’s Inc.............................. 55.00 55.00 87.61 87.61 41 85 41.85 164:21 164.21 107.78 107.78 564.79 564.79 445.28 445.28 1 <66 59 >7^75 I.vvu.js ------------I ,<OO.j< ui oveMo Vic^Chii™Q^^L,Qnd tUfn,d ** °°Vel over to Vice-Chairman Coleman. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to ap­ prove the Miscellaneous Claims. $39,096.73. Motioni carried by unanimous roll call. 1 Bixby.......................................... 2 West Publishing Company .... 3 Lawyers Cooperative Pub ... . 4 Calloghan & Company.............. 5 Commercial Equipment Co. ... 6 Hastings Office Supplies.......... 7 Hastings Press, Inc................... 8 Doubleday Bros. & Co............... 9 Kenneth Rodant........................ 10 The Hastings Bonner................. 11 Pengod........................................ 12 Jean E. Ingram & Assoc............ 13 Gaye Simmons......................... 14 Thomas A. Shirts........................ 15 Thomas A. Shirts....................... 16 Tiki............................................ 17 Jahn F. Huntley.......................... 18 David H. Tripp.......................... 19."udy H. Hughes........................ 20 Richard Robinson..................... 21 lieth Longworthy........................ 22 lathy Sunior............................... 23 larget Information................... 24 Cynthia Toll............................... 25 Constance Albert..................... 26 Dimmers &McPhillips.............. 27 Charles R. Stiles........................ 28 Koren Sue Wekher................... 29 The Freeport News................... 30 Burroughs................................... 31 Burroughs Corporation............ 32 IBM Corporation....................... 33 Notional Bank of Hostings.... 34 Barry County Sheriff................ 35 Newman Communications .... 36 Quill Corporation....................... 37 Depot Law Offices..................... 38 Siagel, Hudson, Gee................. 39 Roisterer A Voshell................... 40 Miriam E. White........................ 41 Donald Miller....................... 42 David M. Huley.......................... 43 Burkey Gloss A Radiator.......... 44 Todd Automotive, Inc............... 45 CPR Directory Services............ 46 Van Befc-jm A Faulkner............ 47 NCR Corporation....................... 48 MuzzoB Business Forms............ 49 DebbieS. Baker........................ 50 Pronto Land Measure.............. 51 Felpausch Food Center.............. 52 State of Michigan..................... 53 Blaine R. McLeod..................... 54 Mark Haines.............................. 55 John Ainslie............................... 56 Barry County Abstract............ 57 Marshall A Swift Pub................. SB Township of Yankee Springs... 59 Noirs Printing A Copy.............. 60 Allan C. VanderLoan................ 61 Dole Crowley............................ 62 EMCO Products, Inc................... 63 Madison Reproduction.............. 64 Simplex Time Recorder............ 65 Grand Rapids loose Leaf......... 66 Michigan Company. Inc............. 67 AAA Sanitary supply................ 68 Cadillac Overall Supply............ 69 Gambia...................................... 70 Clark Associates....................... 71 Hastings Automatic Heat......... 72 Barry County Lumber.............. 73 Welton's Inc............................... 74 DJ. Electric Service................ 75 E&B Lock & Key....................... 76 Hastings Sanitary Serv.............. 77 Quimby-Wolstrom Paper......... 78 Xerox Corporation................... 79 Amoco Oil Company................ 80 Thomappls Twp. Ambulance .. 81 Floyd F Hydon.......................... 82 Griffin Pest Control................... 83 Drummond American................ 84 Daniels Used Cars..................... 85 Color Center............................... 86 Blcxikenstein Pontoic................ 87 Brian Swanton. M.D.................. 88 Joseph C, Roth. D.O................. 89 Neol W. Gogon. M.D................. 90 Gregorys. Collins. D.O............ 91 Graver Lethcoe.......................... 92 Wren Funeral Home Inc............. 93 Beeler Funeral Home................ 94 A.B. Dick Products.................. 95 Smith's Business Equip.............. 96 NASCO....................................... 97 National 4-H Supply................ 98 Ideal Jonitoriol Serv................ 99 Koihy A. Walters..................... 100 David W Merck................... 101 JoniceK. Hortough................... 102 John F. Gergen.......................... 103 Marilyn Beach............................ 104 Jockson County......................... 105 Kenneth Bohn............................ 106 Ronald Coals................... 107 Patricio Knox............................ 10B Eleanor Modigon . 109 Woyr.z Pennock....................... 604.80 16.00 266.00 300.75 119.79 165.98 668.88 704.38 50.00 197.45 126.45 401.40 1231.35 598.15 122.55 122.40 335.50 250.00 50.00 309.52 49.26 7.39 288.10 205.35 21.08 1542.30 1300.00 20.86 170.20 1940.17 3470.40 202.70 22.50 20.78 191.00 189.86 190.00 621.00 201.25 57.50 13.34 46.00 99.05 39.95 386.86 54.27 332.34 7.50 44.23 25.00 10.95 10.76 12.39 53.00 53.00 35.00 40.80 101.20 80.50 147.73 67.62 95.00 950.00 200.64 88.00 71.25 55.30 156.60 93.13 87.38 62.39 14.34 36.00 404.00 612.50 992.94 7.00 426.00 124.10 24.00 1440.04 25.00 184.72 15.08 50.00 50.00 50.00 25.00 180.00 900.00 300.00 356.00 87.65 85.94 32.41 100.00 71.27 13.11 83.97 86.76 13.11 60.00 32.36 50.35 20-06 68.52 21.90 604.80) 16 00 266.oo) 300.75 119.79i 165.98I 668.88 704.38 50.00 197.45 126.45 401.40123) 35 598.15 122.55 122.40 .135.50 250.00 50.00 309.52 37.26 7.39 288.10 205.35 _____ 21.08 1542.30 1300.00 20.86 170.20 1940.17 3470.40 ---------202.70 110 Richard I. Scott....................... 111 Wilbur Solomon....................... 112M. Kevin Wunds..................... 113 Louro Young............................ 114 Total Compensation.............. 115 Mich. Dept. of Labor.............. 116 Radiology Associates............ 117 Pennock Hospital................... 118 The Wyatt Company.............. 119 Schondelmayer Insurance 120 Blaine R. McLeod .......... 121 Mark Haines............................ 122 Naps Office Supply................ 123 Coppon Oil Company.............. 124 Hayes-Green-Beach Hosp... 125 Ingham Medical Center............ 126 Norman Stanton .. 127 Winirred E. Keller.............. 128 Wheeler Business Machines. .. 85.88 98.53 15.00 43.80 623.86 82.98 108.50 187.95 195.65 30.00 130.81 36.10 2.18 9365.60 10.00 2C.OO 33.05 25.76 39.00 85.88 98.53 15.00 43.80 623.86 82.98 108.50 187.95 195.65 30.00 124.17 36.10 2.10 9365.60 10.00 28.00 33.05 25.76 39.00 39,077.08 39,096.73 Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to approve the Prepaid Bills. $183,015.90. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to approve the Commissioner's Payroll. $1,113.84. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Regular Comm. Nome 5alary Work Corolyn Colemon 3201 352.63 50.00 Bernard Hammond 3202 352.63 100.00 Roe M. Hoare 3203 352.63 175.00 Ted McKelvey 3204 352.63 ---------50.00 Poul Kiel 3213 352.63 ______ 175.00 Richord Landon 3214 352.63 50.00 JotTieS K Gordon 3217 35? ai 150.00 3------------------—■ ■ Comm. Expanse TOTAL 0 402.63 11.04 463.67 230.21 757.84 10.35 412.98 70.38 598.01 9.66 412.29 32.20 534.83 Totols 2.468.41 ____ ________ 750.00 363.84 3 582.25 Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey that the *»’•’ -»oon Foster $17.74. and Neil's Printlna « Copy Service. $77.70, be paid from Joint EDC Fund, 1----------------Motion carried. Chairman Kiel return *d to the room. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare that the refrom Rob<rt Nida for $200.00 toward a basketball court at fhe Group Home be allowed ,rom General Building Fund. Motion carried, Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey that the blllfromDoubledoyBro*.,$419.64forfilingcobin«t» for the Friend of the Court be paid from General Building Fund. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to allow $50.00 toward tuition for American Legion Services Officer* School for Jupe Richardson, to be paid from Miscellaneous. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to pay fhe bill from Audrey R. Burdick and Progressive Graphics, $14.58, to be paid from DPW fund. Motion carried. Moved . by Coleman, support by Hammond to the step raise of Mark Paines, Equalization Office, effectivt „ 7. 1983, $7.05 per hour to $7.37 per hour. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey that the service agreement with Total Service* Inc. c-------------„ .«■«. Group wiwu^*wrvn»»inc h* JPPr°v«d ond fhe Chair be authorized to sign, panding 'atilicolion of th. Co.irlhau,. Employ.., J— 1-—_______ Association contract, __ and also approve .4 the * $400.00 »mPl*n«nto«on °nd the administrative service f,. o $1.95 per employee par month for tho re­ mainder of 1983. Roll call vote, seven (7) yeas, Cole non, Gordon, Hammond, Hoare. Kiel. Landon. McKelvey. Motion carried. ^7 support by Hoare to adopt '-------------•Coleman, ------- . the following resolution: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ---------------HOUSE BILL NO. 4140 AmmBrb HmMU Ceds WHEREAS. Public Act 178 of 1982 added to the Mental Health Code. Section 454., paragraph (7). "legal counsel shall consult in person with the sub­ ject of a petition at least 24 hours before the lime set for a court hearing...and WHEREAS. Court appointed attorney fees and •xpe --r-.?-----so! --- r P— 01— ? — •...... n!jr... »l* b* ■■■« ,he IVIWUI'VR resoeetive counties and■ the of attorney fees and expenses ---- ------—- —cost ..w.ivwr ,«rw« '*** _..ui_j u. __ . of. paragraph . _ _ has“ u*«_ been u doubled by________ enactment (7), in violation of the Hoodlee Amendment: "A new activity or service beyond that required by existing low shall not be required by the legis­ lature or any state agency of units of Local Govern­ ment, unless a state appropriation is mode and disbursed Io pay the unit of Local Government for any necessary increased costs." and, WHEREAS, the 24-hour provision has not added to the quality of legal representation and the Mental Health Code has otherwise adequately and fully protected the legal right* of the subject of the petition, NOW THEREFORE. Be It Resolved, that hi* board supports the passage and enactment of House Bill No. 4140 which i* not In Representative Stabenow’s House Mental Health Committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be sent to Representative Stobenow and members of the House Mental Health Committee and to each S'.ate Senator and State Repre­ sentative, representing this County In the State Legislature. Paul Kiel, Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by London to allow the purchase of an air conditioner for the Planning A Zoning Office, if there ore none available with the County, fund* to come from General Building Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Landon, support by Gordon to instruct fhe custodians to purchase point for the ladies rest­ room in the basement of the Courthouse and to also instruct them to paint the wall* ond floor of the restroom. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to approve the voucher from Roe M. Hoare, $5.00 for registration foo. to be paid from Commissioner's budget, employee training.Motion carried. Nominations were opened for three members to the Planning Commission. Moved by Hammond, support by Landon to renominate Kevin Woods, Ron Coats and Kenneth Bohn. Motion carried. Appointments will be mode at the June 28. 1983 meeting. Nominations were opened for one member to the Construction Board of Appeal*. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond to renominate Lyle Sandbrook Sr. Motion carried. Appointment to be made ot the June 28. 1983 meeting. Moved by Landon, support by McKelvey to approve the following farmland agreements: Marr J. A Helen M. Manning .... Assyria Township William C. A Betty L. Coppon .. Castleton Township Leland C. A Ruby E. DuBois... Johnstown Township Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Colemon to adopt the following resolution: 20.78 191.00 189.86 190.00 621.00 201.25 57.50 13.34 41.49 46.00 99.05 39.95 386.86 54.27 332.34 4.38 7.50 44.23 25.00 10.95 10.76 12.39 58.00 58.00 35.00' 40.80 101.20 80.50 147.73 67.62 95.00 950.00 200.64 88.00 71.25 55 30 156.60 93.13 87.38 61.76 14.34 WHEREAS, Act 438 of the Public Acts of I960 auth­ 36.00 orized a bail-out of a financially strapped Wayne 404.00 County court system ond also was the first step to 612.50 implement the Michigan Constitutional mandate of 992.94 a single unit of justice within the Stole through the 7.00 State take-over of oil Michigan courts: ond 426.00 WHEREAS. Act 438 required Wayne County to 124.10 turn over to the State oil equipment ond furniture 24.00 being used by its courts ond Io continue to fund 1440.04 such court operation’ as facilities, utilities (includ­ 25.00 ing telephones). maintaining courtroom security, 184.72 indigent defense costs, jurors' compensation, fees 15.08 and mileage paid tc witnesses, transcript fees, 50.00 and medical and psychiatric examinations ordered 50.00 by the courts; and 50.00 WHEREAS, various bills were introduced in the 25.00 State legislature lost year (and are expected to be 180.00 reintroduced this year) to implement Phase II of 900.00 the State take-over of Michigan courts, however, 300.00 these bills do not adequately respond to the num­ 356.00 erous concerns expressed by many Michigan count­ 87.6$ ies. Ihe Michigan Association of Counties, the Mich­ 85.94 igan Association of County Clerks, various judges 32.41 ond citizens; and 100.00 WHEREAS, the State court take-over has the po­ 71.27 tential of resulting in higher costs to the taxpayers 13.11 and depending on future State action concerning 83.97 the 41.6% Headlee formula, moy result in nothing 86.76 more than a change in funding without demonstrat­ 13.11 ing or.y legitimate benefits to fhe judicial system 60.00 and Ihe taxpayers; ond 32.36 WHEREAS, since the Stale of Michigan has not 50.35 yet consistently mot its commitment to fund public 20.06 health, secondary and higher education. State 68 52 income tax payments, the full Slate revenue sharing 21.90 formula or maintained the 41.6% return to local units of government required by the Heodlee Amendment, there ore no ossuronces thot the Store will or con meet its obligohons (finonciol or otherwise) under Phose II of the State take-over of the Michigan Court System, ond WHEREAS, previously proposed legislation for implementing Phose II created numerous account­ ing changes to avoid or circumvent the State's re­ sponsibilities under the Heodlee Amendment and m addition, mandated additional costs on local governmental units; and WHEREAS, the State Department of Management and Budget has indicated thot the inci eased costs of implementing Phase II of Ihe State take-over of the courts will be in excess of $141,000,000. ex­ cluding necessary additional support personnel NOW THEKEFORC. BE 11 RESOLVED Ihol >h. Burry County Board of Commissioners strongly encour­ ages the Michigan Stote legislature, the Governor and the Executive Branch to listen and respond intelligently ond directly to the numerous concerns and question* raised by various organizations and citizens throughout this Stote prior to proposing discussing, approving ond signing any legislation for Ihe State take-over of ihe Michigan courts BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED thot the Borry County Board of Commissioners seeks clarification of the following list of concerns and-cr question* concerning the proposed State take-over of tho courts: 1. The method of State funding for its future cost of operating ihe courts ond administering o State­ wide judicial system. 2. The definitions and standards to be required of counties by the State with regard to court facil­ ities. utilities, security and any other mandated support. 3. At what point will the Slate assume full respon­ sibility of courtroom facilities, utilities, security and indigent attorney fees? 4. Whether the cost of both administrative ond judicial functions of the Probate Court - Juvenile Division will be assumed by the State ond. H so. what the definition of the administrative function is ond how it will be funded. 5. The definition of courtroom security. 6. Will the various governmental units be reim­ bursed for the equipment and furniture which ore presently being used by the courts? 7. If the local governmental unit* will continue to be responsible for certain operating expenses of the courts, why shouldn't the revenues generated by the courts be returned entirely to those govern­ mental units? 8. Whose responsibility will It be io finance new court facilities (Including renovation), equipment or fumirure? 9. Will the Stole reimburse the local government­ al units for rental of the facilities owned by those units? 10. Will the State take-over of the courts result in higher costs to the taxpayers? 11. Will the local governmental units be reqwred to transfer retirement assets to the State Retire­ ment System for any transferred employees? 12. With the numerous accounting changes being proposed to avoid the Headlee Amendment, what is the future impoct of State reductions in other areas due to the Increase in funding of the 41.6% requirement under Heodlee? 13. Is the Stote take-over of the court systems nothing more than a change in funding ond, if so what benefits to tho judicial system and the tax­ payer* will there be over the presently operated court system? BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED thot copies of this res­ olution be sent to Barry County State legislators. Governor Blanchard and the Michigan Association of Counties. Paul Kiel, Chairman Borry County Board of Commissioners Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Landon to file all correspondence and report*. Motion carried. Moved by Hammond, support by Coleman that the letter received by the Board from Roscoe ond Betty Fighter be referred to fhe Planning $ Zoning Moved by Landon, support by Coleman to recess to June 28, 1983, 9:30 o.m. or the Call of the Choir. Motion carried and meeting adjourned ot 11:42 a.m.. June 14. 1983. Paul Kiel. Chairman (6-23) Hastings girl selected as finalist Miss Carolyn Ann Drake, five, has been selected as a finalist in the 1983 Michigan National “Little Miss" Pageant to be held at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids, July 23 at 7 p.m. The Michigan National "Little Miss” Pageant is the official state finals for the National “Little Miss" Pageant to be held this October in Lehigh Acres, Fla. She is the daughter of Charles and Judy Drake, 719 E. Madison, Hastings. The National Little Miss Pageant is af­ filiated with the nationally televised Miss National Teen-ager Pageant which has completed its 11th year. The winner of the Michigan National "Little Miss" Pageant will receive a cash award, tiara, a banner, a trophy and a trip to the National Little Mias Pageant to compete with other state winners for the title ot National Little Miss - 1983. Contestants will be judged on poise, personality, and appearance. Miss Drake is being sponsored by Baley Pharmacy, Barlow Gardens Florist, Hastings Bowl, Inc., Ben Franklin Store, and Rodee’s, all from Hastings; and her picture was donated by Herb Doster, photographer of Delton. Her hobbies include biking and swimming. Retired school personnel to meet The Barry County Association of Retired School Personnel will hold a meeting on Wednesday, June 22 at noon in Dowling Methodist Chirch. For hmeh reservations, please call Lydia Burchett, 721-85S7; Margaret Johnson, 9<S2050; Reva Schantz, 3S2-9243; or Gladys Chamberlain, 623-2S50. Shade, water Important to pet WendeH’s Wit: A friend is a present \ you give yourself. STRICKLAND AGENCY 112 E. Court Streel In Hastings Phone 945-3215 "Insurance Is Our Business" “DON'T BUY "Till” YOU TALK WITH US.” NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON 1983-84 BUDGET OF DELTON-KELLOGG SCHOOL MMY MB MLfCM MISTIES, IICHtUN ,S HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, lane J7’ ot P-“- o public hearing will be held on the proposed 1983-84 budget of DeltonKellogg School in the Superintendent's office ot 327 North Grove Street. Delton, Michigan. Copies of the proposed budget ore available for public inspection at the Office of the Super­ intendent. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Dated: June 13. 1983 WUHBOUItM, Secretary ____________ Board of Education Don’tleave your dog or cat or child in a parked car when it’s hot outside — not even for a short trip to the supermarket. The buildup of heat inside your car can kill your pet very quickly. Even if you leave your windows cracked a bit, your dog or cat can die of heat prostration within a short time. Your pet doesn’t sweat like you do. Its cooling system is its lungs — that’s why it pants. With only hot air to breathe, your pet can (fie — or suffer brain damage — in a short time. And on a hot day, the temperature in yoir car car. reach well over 160 degrees in minutes. Remember, shaded parking areas, open windows and air conditioned cars with the motors off don’t work. The following is signs of heat stress or stroke (Hyperpyrexia): - Reduce body tem­ perature, rapidly- immerse the animal in very cold water. - Massage skin vigorously and flex legs. - Air Circulation is critical — oxygen is rarely needed. - Monitor above for a resonable time. Consult your veterinarian. Paid for by Barry County Humane Society. Hastings Area School District — HASTINGS, MICHIGAN — Board of Education MEETING DATES 1983-84 O Monday, July 11,1983.............. Jr. High Vocal Music Room.............. 7:30 p.m. □ Monday, Aug. 29, 1983............Jr. High Vocal Music Room.............. 7:30 p.m □ Monday, Sept. 19, 1983............ Jr. High Vocal Music Room............. 7:30 p.m. □ Monday, Oct. 17, 1983 ............ Jr. High Vocal Music Room............. 7:30 p.m. O Monday, Nov. 21, 1983............ Pleasantview School........................... 7:30 p.m. □ Monday, Dec. 19, 1983 ............ Jr. High Vocal Music Room............. 7:30 p.m. □ Monday, Jon. 16, 1984 ............ Jr. High Vocal Music Room...............7:30 p.m. □ Monday, Feb. 20. 1984 ............ Jr. High Vocal Music Room.............. 7:30 p.m. O Monday, March 19, 1984 ......... Jr. High Vocal Music Room............... 7:30 p.m. □ Monday, April 16. 1984 ............ Jr. High Vocal Music Room.............. 7:30 p.m. □ Monday, Moy 21, 1984 ............ Pleasantview School............................ 7:30 p.m. □ Tuesday, June32, 1984 ......... Jr. High Vocal Music Room.............. 7 30 p.m. �The Hastings Banner. Thursday. June23. 1983— Page? G&G moves into tie for 1st place Lorry Secord of Middlovllle Is one of the few people in the county that sells fish to stock ponds. He says prices range from 25 cents for a four-inch bluegill to 60 cents for a similar sized bass, catfish or perch. He also sells minnows for $24 a gallon. To stock a one-acre pond Secord says would cost $75 to $100. Fish in your pond? It’s easier than you think by Steve Vedder When you stop and think about it, the thought of stocking one’s own pond with fish isn’t such a bad idea. No more loading and unloading a boat at the local public access. No more getting out onto the lake and finding someone fishing in your own private spot. And no more long, frivolous hours spent with rod and reel wondering when the fish are going to bite. If ever. Stocking a pond means fishing can be as easy as walking into your own backyard. Joe Lukasiewicz, a district conservationalist for the soil conservation department (part of the United States Department of Agriculture), says stocking a pond basically consists of deciding what type of fish to use, and then seeing to the main­ tenance of the pond. Lukasiewicz says the first rale in main­ taining a pond is easy — deciding if the pond will be used for recreation, fishing or wildlife. "You should select one purpose for your pond and manage from that,” he says. “You can’t have a pond that has all that unless you have one large enough to sustain everything It just isn’t leasable.” If the pond is to be stocked with fish, then one species of fish should be selected, not a mixture of species. A cold water pond (one with a temperature of less than 70 degrees) can sustain trout, bass or bluegills. A warm water pond can sustain catfish, various types of sunfish, some perch and large and smallmouth bass. The temperature of a pond is determined by the size of the pond, depth, amount of turbid water (dark water that holds the heat) and whether or not the pond is spring fed. The best time to stock a pond is in the spring, early summer or fall. The 90 degree temperatures of July and August are too hot, says Lukasiewicz. “When it gets to be above 80 degrees I’m a little suspicious of putting fish in a pond,” be says. "Fall is probably the ideal time because of the cooler weather.” Hastings leagues seek players for leagues The Hastings Pee Wee and Cub baseball programs and the Hastings girls softball program are all seeking ballplayers for their summers seasons. The baseball program is open to boys who have completed the second through sixth grade. Any boy interested should meet on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:30. Pee Wee players should meet behind Lhe Hastings Junior High and the Cubs behind the high school on the softball field at those times. Anyone wishing more information can contact Bernie Oom at 945-9790. The girls softball program, for girls who have completed grades three through eight, will meet Tuesday and Thursdays behind the high school from 1:00 to 3:30 on those days. Hastings’ Mickey Mantle team loses Hastings lost both games to Comstock Saturday 5-2 and 15-1. Steve Hayes threw a three hitter, but still took the loss in the first game. Wayne Meade and Nick Willison pitched the second game for Hastings, Meade took the loss. In the first game for Hastings, Terry Gibson lead the hitting with two singles, while Hayes and Meade each had a single. THE SECOND GAME Comstock’s pitcher threw a no-hitter for the four inning game. Comstock had eight hits along with some errors to beat Hastings 15-1. Hastings Mickey Mantle Team is now 0-4 after losing a double-header to Richland and Comstock. Minnows are a critical early step in the stocking of a pond. Minnows should be placed in the pond in April and May to spawn. The minnows will supplement store-bought fish food that should be added to the pond. The fish themselves can be placed in the pond in late June or early July. The suggested size of bass, bluegill, panfish or hybrid sunfish used for stocking from July to August should be about two inches. As to how many fish should be used for stocking a pond, for bass at least, 100 fingerlings should be used per surface acre. For yearlings, 20-25 should be added to the pond per surface acre. Lukasiewicz says the minimum size of a pond should be one third of an acre. The depth should range from 12 to 15 feet. He says the general rale of thumb for the size of a pond is simple. “The larger and deeper the pond the better,” he says. “Some people have ponds a quarter of an acre and they run into trouble.” Lukasiewicz says the sides of the pond should have fairly steep banks which makes for better weed control. It is the managing of the weeds, says Lukasiewicz, that is one of the harder aspects of a pond to manage. “When the weeds start to interfere with the fish population it's time to start cutting the weeds back," he says. Two other pitfalls that could potentially sidetrack pond Stockers is severe heat or heavy snowfalls. The heat reduces the water's ability to retain oxygen while the snow prevents algae from photosynthesis which again kills off the oxygen source. The solution to this problem is the in­ stallation of a mechanical agitator uito the pond. The agitator breaks up the water stratification (temperature) levels thus allowing oxygen to flow more freely in water. Harvesting the fish is left mainly up to the individual, says Lukasiewicz. There are several things, however, that the pond owner should keep in mind. One factor is that trout won’t reproduce in ponds because that species of fish needs cold, running water for incubation of their eggs. Technically then, if 100 trout are put into a pond and one is taken out five months later there are 99 left. The number will never increase. Bass, perch and bluegill are not like trout terms of reproduction. They have the ability to reproduce in ponds. In fact Bluegill reproduce so quickly that their ranks should be thinned reguiarly. Bass are a good fish to have stocked because they will keep other fish under control due to their canabalistic nature. Lukasiewicz says the soil conservation service, the Department of Natural Resources, or the local cooperative ex­ tension office should be contacted if people ran into any problems with stocking their ponds. Hopefully, though, the project won’t prove to be too complicated. “Stocking a pond may not be as difficult as you may have envisioned,’* concludes Lukasiewicz. “The difficult part is getting the final results you wanted. The right combination of bass, minnows or hybrid sunfish will help.” RESULTS OF MONDAY. JUNE 20: National Bank................ 8 Vitola's... Vitales............................ 10 Morchonti Moose................................ 9 Merchants Moose............................ 22 City Bank . Buttanca. Dawn Thalar - National Bank: Collaan Cuddahw. Dabby Kanfiold. Laurie Snyder Vitale's: Carol McIntyre. Mary Palmer, lyndy Bolt­ house - True Value. Medical Care turned in triple ploy vs. True Value. Also, two gloves on Tuesday night - Call Jim to collect. GAMES. MONDAY JUNE 27: 6:00...True at Women of the Moose 7:10...Merchants at True Value 8:20...National Bonk at Moose 0 RESULTS OF TUESDAY. JUNE 21: National Bank.............. 14 City Bank.......... True Value...................... 9 Medical Care.. Vitale's............................ 13 Medical Care.. OUTSTANDING PLAYERS OF THE WEEK: Phyllis Snyder. LouAnne Seger. Merchants; Chris Allen. Colleen Corrigan, Leta Barlow. Keeno Curtis • Moose: Marilyn Corson, Mary Robertson. Ruth Stanley - City Bank; Tanny Connor. Kim Peck. Deb G & G Pork Farms 5-2 Hooks 5-2 Fiberglass A 3-3 Cappon Oil 3-4 Moose 2-5 Division B standings American Legion 6-0 Hotel 4-2 Superette 4-2 Fiberglass B 4-3 Larabee Cont. 4-3 Hastings Mutual 3-3 Division C standings Lewis Realty 5-1 J&J Auto 3-3 Non Runners 1-6 Art Meade Auto 0-6 Weight Train 0-7 Home Run Derby A Joe Maurer (Cappons), Dick Robinson (Hooks) and Dan Neely (Porkers) all with 4.. Mike Robinson (Hooks) and Gary Van Elst (Porkers) with 3. Pirates win two of three in Pony ball Hastings Women’s League 2 Division A standings Home Run Derby B Ray Hause, Stan Schantz, Steve Mix, Ray Girrback (Larabee)...!. SPORTS STANDINGS: Notional Bonk of Hastings.............. Vitale's................................................... Hastings Women of the Moose... Hastings City Bank (Middleville) . True Value............................................ Hostings Merchants.......................... Barry Co. Medical Care................... G & G Pork Farms moved into a tie for first place in the A Division with a 12-11 eight inning win over Hooks. Both teams are now 5-2. Gary Van Elst and Dan Ploeg each crashed grand slams to help the Porkers to the win. Dick Robinson led Hooks with a single, double and triple. Brad King added three hits. A three-run first inning carried Cappons to a 4-3 win over the Monse 4-3. Bob Miller, Tim Newsted, Terry Cappon, and Dave Reardon all had two hits for for Cappons. Tom McKeough and Mike Biermacher had two hits for the losers. Hastings Fiberglass A knocked off Hastings Mutual 4-1. The winners used a home run by Ron Taylor plus two hits by Keith Jones to notch the win. Mutual was held to six hits, including two by Scott VanAllsburg. American Legion topped J&J Auto 13-3 behind three hits by Mark Keeler and Denny Linington. SteveMorgan hit a two-run homer for J & J. Larabee edged the Non-Runners 6-5 with a three-run rally in the seventh inning. Daryl Barnum and Steve Mix led Larabee with three hits each. Ro>: Cotant had two hits including a triple for the Non-Runners. The Hotel downed Art Meade Auto 13-2 as Steve Delcotto, Dick Nevins, and Frank Misak all had two hits and Jeff Huver had three. For Art Meade’s, Jim Meade collected two hits. The Superette edged Hastings Mutual 9-8 on an rbi single by Lesle*- Caldwell in the seventh inning. Ken Lancaster and Scott McKenzie had two hits for the winners. For Hastings Mutual, Bob Whitlock had a pair of singles. Lewis Realty defeated Fiberglass B 6-3 with a three-run eight inning rally. Rick Rizor and Dave Stonehouse each had triple* for the winners. Chuck Pennington and Jack Haight had two hits for Fiberglass B. J&J Auto crashed Weight Train 11-1 behind an eight ran second inning. Don Goodenough and Steve Morgan contributed doubles in that inning. GAMES. TUESDAY. JUNE 28: 6:00.. .Medical Care at Merchants 7:10...True Value of City Bank 8:20...Medical Care at National Bank 9:30...Vitale's at City Bank The Women's League wishes to thank Mr. Richard Gless. owner of the Hastings* Hotel, for paying for the installation of the portable toilet at the Fish Hatchery. This is the second year Mr. Gless has done this. The Pirate team in the Barry Area Pony Baseball League recently won two of three games. The Pirates lost to the Scots 13-9 in their only loss. Scott Weller, Ted Keniston and Mike Eastman all collected two hits for the Pirates. The game featured 36 walks —19 for the Scots. The team swept past Caledonia in a second game 16-6. Eastman, Tom Strouse and Greg Heath had two hits and Heath drove in two runs. The Pirates scored six runs in both the second and fourth innings. The Pirates knocked off Dee’s Standard of Middleville 17-11. Weller collected three hits and scored three runs. Eastman and Lee Nichols added two hits each. Sports. at a glance By Steve Vedder Summer basketbail, pros & cons It used to be that basketball was a sport played only from November to March. Summer practices, if there even were any, consisted mainly of the coach opening up the gym for whoever wanted to come in and shoot. Summer basketball tournaments were few and far between and there didn’t use to be the number of camps there is today either. But things have changed in the last decade. Now coaches are saying that because the quality of basketball has risen, a high school summer program is a must. In Hastings the summer program, initiated in 1973, lasts from June 15 to July 16. The team scrimmages twice a week, goes to a foir-day camp where they play 12 games, and enters two tournaments in Okemos and Plainwell. Coach Denny O'Mara says the program is purposely ran via the low key approach. The main objective is simply to work on a few certain skills that there isn’t enough time for in November. “It’s just a time to play and get a little experience,” says O’Mara of the summer program. “It’s an opportunity to learn, a chance to play. We need that opportunity.” The ones helped most by the program are the juniors and seniors that will be going out for basketball for the first time. Or that had been cut the year before. These kids, sometimes lost in the shuffle during the tryoutsoreven lost to the bench if they did make the team, need the chance to show the coach they can play ball. Summer is their chance. O’Mara says that because basketball is such a skill sport, it must be played ELKS GOLF LEAGUE ntST FUOTT: D. Siam 64. B. Carbon 67. P. E< wards 86, J. Flood 69. A. Froncik 47. J. Cahoon 42. B. Romick 59, 5. Shrtvar 87, B. Touava 44, B. Gas­ per 64, I. Hamp 91. P. Burkay 76, T. Turkd 41. M. McKoy 44, J. Carpantar 59, E. McKeough 85. G. Storrs 75. FUMT: V. Cowall 78, W. Hamman 58. J. Harrington 96. G. Sheldon 74. A. Mulford 72. W. Wyngarden 98, J. Plonk 73. F. Anderson 91. L. EngUhan 45. D. Hamman 82. D. FadewO 68. H. Wilson 55, E. lewis 88. R. Newton 63. M. Myers 72. L. VonGeison 92. SPECIAL EVENTS MOST 5 I 6: 1 Tossova 8. W. Wyngarden 8. Cub, Peewee leagues start Monday's Peewee contest started out with the Red Sox out-hitting the Angels to a 25-16 win. The Red Sox leading hitters were Mike Garrett with twe homers, Coratange with a single and double. Bell and Larsen each with two hits to rip past the Angels. The leading hitters for the losing Angels were Mike Ovenour with three home runs, and Ty Wattles with a single and homer. In the other Peewee game, the Orioles outplayed the Tigers in the last inning to win the contest 16-12. The Tigers out hit the winning Orioles with home runs from Williams, Schaeffer andToburen, along with a double and a triple from Brown. The Orioles were led by Lee Bowman with a triple and a home ran to beat the hard hitting Tigers. Cub League In Monday’s Cub League action Brandon Wilder's team scored four runs in the last inning to beat Gary Parker’s team 4-3. Losing pitcher Todd Archer had a bases loaded triple to score the teams only three runs for Parker’s team. The winning pitcher was Brandon Wilder, with singles from Sunior, Hubert, Maurer, and Konieszny that led the hitting attack for four runs in the troubled walked game. more than just from November to March. And since most every school has some sort of summer schedule, other sports have to come up with some type of program or they’ll fall benind in player development. “Basketball is a skill game," says O’Mara. “You get better by playing. The more you play the better you get.” O'Mara realizes there are plenty of other things a teenager might like to do in the summer other than play basketball. And here is where a little communication between O’Mara and his players comes in handy. He takes his players aside and tells them exactly what skills they need to work on to contribute to the varsity. If they work on those stalls on their own, fine. If they don’t, the players might not have to worry about playing basketball in November. At the least the player will be way behind his teammates in terms of development. ’’We try to have fun. It’s not a life and death situation,” says O’Mara. “A lot of kids like to play basketball in the summer.” O'Mara says he is careful not to in­ fringe on his players’ summers. “If they come tg> to me and tell me they have something they want to do I don’t tell’em they’re in big trouble,” says O’Mara. “I want them at practice but it isn't a big deal.” O’Mara says the team hasn't had any problem in the past coming up with enough people to scrimmage or to play in a tournament. How important is a summer basketball program? Very important, says O’Mara. “I don’t know of any decent high school that doesn’t ran a summer program,” he says. Vandenburg, Haskins win Freeport run Bob Vandenburg of Middleville and Chris Haskins of Lake Odessa were the two win­ ners of the Freeport 10 k run on June 18. Vandenburg, who captured the mens division, was timed at 32:46.8. Haskins won1 the womens division with a time of 38:26.1. The rest of the local placers: Tim James.................................... Hastings Brod Bennett............................. Hastings Eldon Willard............................. Hastings Paul Day...................................... Hastings Jack Longstreet.........................Hastings Regie Raab............................. Middleville Bradley Bennett.........................Hastings Ray Aspinall............................. Nashville Bill Rich.................................... Middleville Robert Taggart............................. Dolton Hodley Moore........................... Hastings Bob Vandenburg................. Middleville Gary Marble................................Freeport Joo Bennett................................Hastings Ron Hoisted................................Freeport Carol Bender.........................Middleville Terry Titus................................... Freeport Mark Shriver......... ............. Middleville Loyd Elwood........................... Middleville Robart Bender................... Middleville Paul Kaiser.................................. Hastings John Warren................................ Hostings Herb Stump............................. Woodland David Dean.................................. Hastings Pete Montague......................... Hastings Lonnie Cox.................................. Freeport Don Smith.................................... Hastings Darwin Miller............................. Freeport Jim French............................. Middleville Frank Misak............................... Hostings Roger Blough............................. Freeport Matt Wood..................................Freeport Joanne Hesselink.................... Freeport Marian Anderson............... Middleville Christy Geiger........................... Freeport Jon Doyle.................................... Freeport Solly Fox...................................... Freeport Kathy Blough............................. Freeport MargeneBloshkiw............. Middleville Aletha Titus................................Freeport Meagon Knox............................. Freeport 36:52.8 38:42.8 38:53.7 40:03.2 41:06.9 42:31.5 42:43.3 43:39.1 43:52.7 45:15.3 53:09- 56:26.7 57:12.2 59:12.5 59:21.7 1:02:25.6 1:13.20 0 GOOD DAY I Start your day with Paul Harvey 8:30 a.m., 12:05 Noon, 5:30 p.m WBCH .Stereo 100 FM ...AM 1220 �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, June 23, 1983 — Page 8 Outdoor Report Words to the “Ys” by Dave Storms YMCA Camp Algonquin - Parents, don’t let this summer go by without sending your child to the YMCA Camp right here in Hastings. We still have a few openings for girls, ages 9-14, for the overnight camp the week of August 15-19. There is also three openings for older girls ages 11-14 for the overnight week. August 8-12. If you are in­ terested in any of these weeks, please call the YMCA and a detailed brochure will be sent to you. Summer Playgrounds: During the week of June 27 - July 1, the playgrounds will all be under the theme of Noah's Ark. On Friday, July 1, at 10 a.m., children will meet at Central Playground for a field trip to Potter Park. The cost is $1. The children will return at 3 p.m. Permission slips are required and may be obtained at your child’s playground. All children are asked to bring a sack lunch for this trip. A special reminder to all parents that the playgrounds will al) be closed on July 4. Hastings YMCA Soccer Mini-Clinic: Hastings YMCA-Youth Council presents Soccer Mini-Clinic, sponsored by Michigan Soccer School. Michigan Soccer-School Mini­ Clinics provide an opportunity for the beginning and intermediate soccer player to go to a soccer camp to learn and develop the proper skills and knowledge. These mini­ clinics are especially for the younger player, and provide instruction in small groups, allowing individual attention for each and every player. Who: All soccer players in grades l-9th (grade for the fall of 1983). Any skill level. Where: Tyden Park. When: July 25-29 (Monday-Friday, rain date: Saturday, July 30). Session A: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (1st-4th traders). Session B:12 noon - 2 p.m. (5th-9th graders). Why: To learn and develop the basic skills involved in the sport of soccer. To have a Hot, steamy summer weather responsible for many fish kills chance to be coached by licensed, trained clinicians who will give each participant individualized instruction. To learn the sport of soccer in an atmosphere that balances fun with learning. Cost: $25 for ten hours of qualified soccer instruction. (Not refundable after deadline.) Registration Procedure: Send check to: YMCA Office, 520 E. Francis, Hastings, MI. Make certain to mail early to insure a place in the clinic. Enrollment is limited. Registration Deadline: June30,1983 — a $2 late fee will be charged for those registering after deadline. Staff: This mini-clinic will be directed by Coach Danny M.ukus. Danny is a nationally licensed coach and a member of the Michigan Soccer Association’s state coaching staff. Danny has been involved with teaching soccer camps throughout the state for the past five summers. He also conducted a coaches clinic for our own Hastings soccer coaches. As a player, he was a four-year starter for Kalamazoo College, where he was selected most valuable player, and elected to the All-Conference soccer team three times. Melvin Mayberry of Delton shows off his catch of crappies he caught on Crocked Lake. Fishing in Barry County is starting to pick up after a slow start this spring. General Outdoor Conditions: This past week has been clear and hot every day. Temperatures have stayed in the high 80 s and low 90’s. Precipitation for the month of June has been only .31” so far. Fire danger is building - the woods are very dry so be careful out there. Fishing: Lake Michigan Ports - Nothing has changed much since the last report. Perch are still being caught in good numbers and lake trout contunue to be the main action out there. An occasional coho and king also being taken. Inland Lakes and Streams - Water tem­ peratures have warmed up. Bluegills are still spawning, many people reporting good success with many large ones being taken. Bass are still in shallow water while walleye have moved into the deeper areas. Trout lakes are producing good catches around the 20’ level. Fish Division has spent a iot of time with the walleye rearing ponds lately. They are hoping to have 200,000 fingerlings for plan­ ting in district 12 this year. Recent completion of the Gun Lake (Barry Co.) survey indicates all efforts in stocking walleye have benefit the lake with a good population and good survival from each year’s plant. The muskey population is doing well along with perch and bluegills. Generally Gun Lake is a good all around fishing lake. Many people are reporting algae problems on their lakes or ponds recently. This is due to the calm, hot, sunny weather we have had and will continue until a couple days of clouds skies clear things up. Quite a few calls have come in lately on fish kills in some of this district's lakes. Most people are quick to blame individuals, in­ dustries or communities where in fact many, if not most fish kills result from natural causes which we have no control over. One cause this time of year may occur during periods of very warm weather when very heavy plant growth use all the available oxygen overnight resulting in severe oxygen depletion which may then be renewed during periods of daylight. Another cause of natural fish mortality may be related to the stresses associated with spawning activity especially during _ periods of unusually rapid water tem­ perature increases, or among older fish which are dying a natural death. Lake inversion, or the rapid turnover of water in a lake may result in fish kills due to deoxygenated water being brought to the surface, or even rising toxic substances. Other Outdoor Shorts: Calls are still coming in on “abandoned” baby animals. Again we request people to leave them where they are. The mother is probably not far off and will return after you leave. A special note on skunks: They are illegal to possess in Michigan - not even a nature center is allowed to have them. The reason being they arc a high carrier of rabies. So the best thing is to let them be. Barry County Outdoor Report: A look a local fishing This time of year fish will start dying for no apparent reason. When checked the fish will have sections of their tails worn off and other lower body fins will be worn. These injured body parts will lose protective mucous and fungus will start to grow. The fish will swim on one side for about a day and then die. Most die-offs this time of year are caused from spawning, stress or temperature in­ version. A bass was found on Fine Lake that would have weighed 6Me lbs. and measured 23” that died of spawning stress. The bigger fish are usually affected more by spawning stress and temperature inversion. Fishermen on Crooked Lake near Delton were having best luck on fishing for Black Crappies (Specs.) fishing with skip-jack minnows in 8-10 feetof water. Some bluegills were being caught in the same depth with worms. Melvin Mayberry of Delton had a nice catch of crappies while fishing on Crooked. Fair Lake fishermen were doing well on large mouth bass while fishing the shore line with Rapa Ila or Beetle Spin lures. Nice bluegill catches were being taken on Middle Lake in the Foley’s Cove ares. These fish are still on the beds and are being taken with flies. Be especially watchful this Vme of year because animal populations are highest right after young are bom or hatched. Be alert if the adult is on one side of the road and yruing the other. The instinct is telling them to get back together. If animals are sighted do not stop in roadway. Many rearend collisions occur from this action. Slow gradually and pull off road if you must stop,The best thing to do is slow but do not slam on brakes. Most animals will clear out of the way. The larger animals such as deer or domestic animals can be seen and evasive action taken but small grouse chicks or small rabbits are too small to see until it is too late. Slowing the vehicle is about the only thing that can be done. Swerving over the center line could cause a serious traffic accident. Turtle egg laying is in full swing so there will be a lot of turtle* moving onto gravel roads depositing their eggs. Some 20-25 lb. snappers have been seen. These turtles are good eating but it depletes the population when these turtles are taken. Coyotes, here? by John Lerg, Dept, of Naturrl Resources . Mention coyotes and most people think of western states like Wyoming, Colorado or California. Those more aware of Michigan’s heritage may think of the Upper Peninsula. However, coyotes may be closer than you think. Coyotes are an extremely adaptable critter capable of living quite well in everything from the dry southwest to the forests of Canada. They are also very tolerant of people. Coyotes have even been found inside the city limits of Los Angeles, Calif. Coyotes are expanding their range. Just a few years ago in Michigan, they were unheard of south of Mt. Pleasant. In recent years, they have been reported all the way down to the Indiana line, showing up in man” of the counties in between. While, no doubt, there are coyotes in Barry County, I don’t expect them to become common like they are out west or even up north Nevertheless, in their own way, they will add to the wildness of Barry County and the enjoyment of its residents. 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Honors (3.10 to 3.40 GPA) - Jeanette Abson, Margarita Aramburo, Christine Beckwith, David Benner, Mary Bennett, Michael Cole, Susanne Collins, Steven Conner, Donald George Cordray, Terry Day, Traci Donnini, Kelli Duff, Brenda Finney, James Francik, Kathryn Geller, Paul Hausechild, Bill Heath, Eulene Hilgendorf, Chris Holley, Karen Hudson, Paula Huey, Robyn Isaacson, Toni Keeler, Dean Krouse, Kyle Lancaster, Inger Lembke, Teresa Lord, Bruce Martin, Gordon Matthews, Lissa McClelland, Jennifer Mead, Matt Meek, Randall Miller, Rory Miller, Kelly Mogg, Lisa Paavo, Sharon Peake, David Pierce, Yvonne Simpson, Stephanie Smith, Amy Stack, Tina Stamm, Steven Strong, Ann Sullivan, Lisa Tinkler, Kim Tobias, Dawn White, Sarah Yost. High Honors (3.59 to 4.00 GPA) - Steve Backe, Willie Barry, Kevin Baum, Kimberly Ann Baxter, Scott BeBeau, Sheri Blair, Gary Bustance, Barbara Carlson, Thomas R. Clark, Caryn Conrad, Scott Coolidge, Sally Czinder, Jill Daniel, Scott Elliott, Julie Frantz, Brian Gahan, Cathy Grebenok, Paige Heniser, Laurie Herbstreith, Cristopher Hough, Cynthia Hubert, Jackie Jaynes, Kerry Lambert, Deneen Lepard, Kenneth Logan, Bernice Martin, Teresa Maurer, Grader. McIntyre, Mitru Enrique Molina, Sam Naegele, Patti Nelson, David Nye, James Owings, Lon Payne, Sherry Short, Andy Smith, Sandra Spindler, Lori Teunesseu, Todd Voshell. 11th GRADE Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.00 GPA) Stacy Allen. Betty Barnum, Jacqueline Bennett, Tim Case, Colleen Corrigan, Steven Crane, Brian Culhane, Jeff Davis, Cindy Dunn, Jim Keller, Valerie McIntyre, Rod Morgan, Laura Oom, Timothy Power, Teresa Thurman, Barbara Wood. Honors (3.10 to 3.40 GPA) * Scott Bloom, Laura Bradford, Kim Cairns, Harold Clasr:., Cynthia Collins, Tammy Connor, Melissa Covey, Renee Daniels, Debra Dykstra, Laura Lee Erway, David Finch, Laura Hau*c, Lori Hummell, Teri Kessenich, Sandra Logan, Cara Lydy, Steve Maurer, Kraig Micklatcher, Greg Parker, Jim Replogle, Mary Satterfield, Michael Stapler, Carole Torode, Kenneth Ward, Lisa Warner, Robert Whinnen, Karen Williams. High Honors <3.50 to 4.00 GPA) - Paula Atkinson, Curtess Belson, Brad Bennett, Sandra Brimmer, Jean Byrne, Katie Delnay, Bill Eltzroth, Karen Forman, Stephanie Hoekstra, Tim Jenkins, Debbie Lowell, Angie McKinney, Jodi Miller, Kendy Mueller, Jeff Schwennesen, Ted Scofield, Darwin Stanton, Angie Weller, Dan Winebrenner. I Oth GRADE Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.09 GPA) Deedee Barkhuff, Tonya Davis, Jonathon Douglas, Michael Fox, Lisa Gidley, Julie Hare, Tammy Hill, Robbie Kennedy, Beau King, Stacy Owens, Eric Phillips, Penny Pierce, Gregg Shaeffer, Michael Shaw, Laurie Snyder, Marsha Trant, Suzanne Wallace, David Whitmore, Michael Wolfe. Honors (3.10 to 3.49GPA) - Jennifer Abson, Jeff Arnold, Mark Brown, Cameron Crosby, Rebecca Davis, Willie Dryer, Sandy Ed­ wards, Ronnie Frick, Elizabeth Hauschild, Tony Heath, Cristine Kruko, Amy Loftus, Kristi Martin, Kris Matthews, Sharon Maurer, Matt Mikolajczyk, Kristi Orlik, Billy Pelfrey, Kim Erik Ploot, Lorri Rohm, Debbie Slocum, Craig Smith, Robin Styring, Sue Veldman, Patricia Wren. High Honors (3.50 to 4.00 GPA) - Mark Bustance, Priscilla Dolan, Philip Gagnon, Gregg Gibson, Brandi.! Greenfield, Nancy Hudson, Kimberly Inman, Andy Moskalik, Scott Price, Amber Schaefer. Paul Service, Robert Spiker, Brent Tracy. 9tn GRADE Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.09 GPA) Marsha Ackley, Eric Anderson, Deann Ball, Bret Clements, Wade Endsley, Maria Escalante, Kelly Fuhr, Kim Galbreath, Tim Hubert, Nora Hurst, Denise Koabar, Felicia Landon, Patrie McIntyre, Wayne Meade, Micheline Nelson, Angela Olszewski, Eric Pattok, Michael Pickard, Brian Slocum, Lori Stamm, Matthew Tinun, Julie Tinkler, Mary Walton, Craig Weller, Steve White. Honors (3.10 to 3.49 GPA) - Mark Anton, Christine Beck, Michael Begg, Tom Brad­ ford, Rex Brown, Nancy Burandt, Rose Byykkonen, Barbara Case, Jeanine Chenier, Susan Clark, Rick Frey, Ann Gaylor, Christopher Geething, David Gibson, Belinda Guernsey, Susan Halstead, Tammy Hare, Kim Hilgendorf, Michelle Hobert, Bruce Hoffman, Bradley Johnson, Archie Leatherman, Angela Lumbert, Christine Morgan, Judy Neymeiyer, Janet Norris, Andrew Roush, Mark Schaubel, Michael Sherry, Timothy Slocum, David VanAmeyden, Kathy Wellman, Nick Willison, Charlene Winey. High Honors (3.50 to 4.00 GPA) - Amy Atkinson, Jennifer Barkbuff, Caryn Black, David Byrne, Suzie Carlson, Diana Count, Starlette Cross, Troy Dalman, Martha Davis, Martha Dimmers, Nikki Dunham, Tina Elliott, Daniel Ferris, Becky Fields, Floyd Gates, Mike Grebenok, Todd Havey, Stephen Hayes, Tamela Jordan, Jason Kelley, Sue Klovanich, Deborah Mead, Melia Miller, Jill O’Connor, Eric Paavo, Susan Satterfield, Majda Seuss, Lisa Sharp, Jeff Smith, Michael Stout, Stephen Sweetland, Sara Thompson, Kristin Trahan, William Walker, Natasha Warren, Daniel Whianen, Melissa Wieckowski, Becky Wood, Angela Yesh, Jolyn Zimmerman. 12th GRADE High Honors (3.5O-4.9*) - David Barry, Doreen Boulter, Lisa Boysen, John Burchett, Kim Darr, Fred Dewey, Dan Dimond, Todd Drenth, Douglas Forbes, Susan Funk, Bobbie Gay, April Haven, Nathan Keith, Tammy Lester, Melissa Montgomery, Joel O’Connell, Patricia Ringler, Julie Sutton, Sally Texter, Patti Tobin, Linda Tuin, Tom Watson, Rita Weick, Christiana Woodruff. Honors (3.19-3.49) - Mary Armintrout, Debbie Blesch, Richard Boyle, Theresa Carbine, Herbert Curry, Mike McCullough, Stephen Nottingham. Lisa Price, Kelly Ring, Janice Ruell, Lisa Stidham, Don Thalmann, Linda Thomas, Karen Werner, John Whitledge. Honorable Mention (3.•0-3.99) - Rick Baylor, Tom Broadhurst, Gary Chantrenne, Chantal Corbi, Dan Hogan, Laura Huffman, Angela Miller, Angela Moeller, Jody Nelson, Lauri Root, Abbie Spaulding, Robert Strauss, Cathy Sturgeon, Jane) Vermeulen, Mark Wasserman, Linda Wright. llth GRADE High Honors (3.50-4.09) - Wendy Adrianson, Greg Brown, Douglas Conklin, Michael DeBolt, Kris Flower, James Henry, Tim Hogan, Jodie Hudson, Sharilyn Klahn, Sherrie Merda, Narda Scott, Norbert White. Honors (3.10-3.49) - Jeff Aspinall, Christina Beukema, John Buchanan, Julie Collins, David Cook, Ray Cook, Mike Davenport, Robin Dooley, Lori Draper, Lance Emery, Vernon Finch, Roger Frye, Hiroshi Fujii, Julie Gilbert, Amy Hoke, Scott Hull, Robert Karmes, Lynette Moore. Honorable Mention (3.09-3.99) - Michael The honor roll is divided into three point average categories: 4.0 (al) A’s), 3.50 to 3.99 (honor students), and 3.00 to 3.49 (honorable mention). 12th GRADE All A’s - Brenda Dykstra. Theresa Murphy. Christopher Noah, James Schipper. James Verlinde, Donna Windish. Honor Roll - Jane Bryans, J use DeMarti. Dale Draper, Sheryl Eavey, Patricia Flynn, Macy Funk, Frederick Hannapel. Melissa Main, Steven Myers, Barbara Sherwood. Pennie Shoebridge, Phillip Teater. Ross Timmerman, Teresa Van Aman, Denise Van Malsen, Teri Welker, Donald Williamson. Honorable Mention - Karen Barber. Robin Bignail, Debra Bos, Robert Boshears, Tammy Bowerman, Bruce Buehler, Brent Cisler, Connie Courtney, Scott Engerson, Gary Hall, Timothy Henry, Gai) Holzgen, Ranee Hooper, Julie Kadau, Susan Kaechele, Randall Karel, Annette Kelley, Susan King, Melissa Koeplinger, Timothy Lewis, Brian Miller, Laurel Newhouse, David Nobel, Christine Perry, William Perry, Sharon Poland, Chery) Ranney, Dawn Riley, Michelle Rodriquez, Joseph Shaver. Cynthia Sidebotham, Robin Sines, Martin Sinke, Cindy Stickney, Douglas Van Dyken, Tena Van Dyken, Sherman Vander Veen, David Van Sickle, Edward Wilson. llth GRADE AU A’s - Lawrence Barton, Julie Beuschel, Lynnette DeGroote, Michelle Hurst, Dale Thoms, Adam Wegner, Claire Wieringa. Honor Roll - Jennifer Bartlett, Amy Grube, Brian Kaechele, Kreg Kelley, Tamara McAlary, Evan Miller, Toni Owen, James Ward, Melissa Windish, Christian Wingeier, Jeffrey Wohlford. Honorable Mention - James Bartz, Bonnie Belson, Jennifer Blough, Julia Bode, Pamela Borck, Benjamin Briggs, Norma Carpenter, Phillip Chapman. Mark Dykstra. Kathryn Fox. Tammy Godzwa, Kelli Haskill, Laine Hunt, Sandra Irwin. Debra Linske, Tamara Maichele. Craig Mathiesen, David Perry, Jennifer Porteous, Diane Schantz. Terry Sensiba, Mark Stahl. Lori VanderArk, Craig Vetter. Kendra Weeks. Randal Winchester. Jodi Wright. 10th GRADE All A's - Kristin Miner. Honor Roll - Kimberly Bode, Todd Courts, Karyn Elies, Gregory Henry, Timothy Mann. Cynthia Mariage, Kathrin Miner, Michael Newhouse, Sharon Sherwood, Debra Tagg, Melissa Thatcher, Brenda Van Duine, Stacia Williamson. Honorable Mention - Brent Biermacher, James Brotherton, Timothy Browne, Terrill Courtney, Teresa French, Shelia Frost, Eric Hannapel. Debra Harris, Michael Kaechele, Steven Miller, Michaeleen Neal, Jacquelyn Reed. Al Riedstra, Todd Rounds, Sara Schondelmayer, Thomas Schwartz. Darrell Smelker, Brenda Swanson. Amy Thompson, Eric Timm. 9th GRADE All A’s - Michelle McLain. Honor Roll - Karen Buehler, Melissa Campbell, Maria Hebert, Brenda Page, Chad Perry, Johannah Steiner, Lenda Vandal. Jackie Webb. Honorable Mention - Kelley Biermacher, Michael Blair, Michelle Brill, Gina Cedillo, Joy Criner, Debra Dawson, Mary DeWent, Patty Eaton, Edwin Grube, Angela Helman, Leslie Hurst, Tammy Lydy, Joel Me Whinney, Zachary Moore, Jonathan Moretti, Gordon Rep)ogle, Barbara Roehl, Brian Schultz, Brian Smith, Andrew Thompson, Lisa Tietz, Jodi Van Rhee, Wendy Wieringa, Taleese Yonkers. Burden, Thomas Dimond, Barbara Drenth, Brett McBeth, Vaughn Mills, Roberta Palmer, Carol Wertman, Jon Young. 19th GRADE High Honors (3.50-4.99) - Carl Albright, Lisa Arkwright, Kyle Aukerman, Kimberly Baker, Annette Ballatore, Brenda Carroll, Monique Cichy, April Cole, Jeanne Curry, Tim Davis, Kimberly DeHaan, David Eddy, Beth Ingle, Carla Johnson, Jeff Kimmey, Gerald Kline, Denise Olthouse, Jeanne Ryan, Todd Schmidt, Steve Tuin. Honors (3.19-3.49) • Lori Arkwright, Kris Baylor, Julie Bernard, Cyndee Bowen, Susan Boyle, Paul Eddy, Shark Fults, Todd Greenman, Brenda Hartwell, Renae Harvath, Michael Higdon, Michael Huffman, Sonja Hull, Linda McClain, Joyce Mc­ Cormick, Steve Monroe, Theresa Moon, Melissa Simmons, Lisa Wooer. Honorable Mention (3.99-3.99) - Nancy Baker, Sally Baze, Melinda Bromley, Ann Brunner, Chris Eimer, James Lavoy, Darla Lester, Chris McDonald, Dawn Morris, Ken Nickerson, Elizabeth Williams. 9th GRADE High Honors (3.50-4.09) - Todd Arney, Lisa Baker, Jean Byington, Chris Conner, Kris England, Beth Fetrow, Tony Finn, Yvonne Hartwell, Doug Howard, Sally McNally, Shannon McWilliams, Tim Miller, Jeff Newman, Kevin Nottingham, Joe Pierce, Michelle Rogers, Julie Wineland. Honors (3.10-3.49) - Jeff Bristol, Connie Brown, Cathy Eimer, Lenard Grote, Bar­ bara Haynes, Regina Jones, Sue Leto, Melissa Martinez, Stacy McCarty, Pam Miller, Melissa Newborn, Sandi Ortega, Don Ringler, Darcy Willison. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.09) - Mike Conner, Stephanie Halbert, Megan Halpin, Tiffany Hayward, Tammy Ketchum, Sherri Larkin, Jim Meade, Adam Pease, Levi Strickland. 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GRAND 945-4020 PLANTS <3Jastotgs <3TJoweii Slop • hospital-funerals-weddings (free delivery in city limits) • plants and floral arrangements • wicker baskets • silk and dried arrangements • floral hair clips • full wire service (616)945-3484 Joe & Kim Schroeder 402 North Michigan Avenue © FRANTZ--BUICK-CHEVROLET Prices...on Quality Offset Printing... Contact: J-Ad Graphics 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT (616)945-9554 Sonta (taro: Monday 8 to 8; Tuetdcy-Fridoy 8 to 5 In Hastings PHONE 945-5274 Corner o< Jefferson and State Street DOWNTOWN HASTINGS CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED - MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS aeaai mhm nm mm Keep that great GM FeeHng with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! SWEEPERS HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP 127 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 Phone 948-8103 SAW SHARPENING Circular Saws • Buzz Saws Hand Saws • Scissors Chain Saws • Lawn & Garden Tools CHIEF NOONDAY SHARP-ALL SHOP 9805 Chief Noonday Rd. Phone 795-7189 ...or leave at Gambles Store, Hastings RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES AUCTION SERVICE Hastinp. VI. 49058 BICYCLES Now Timber Trails carries the Fuji bicycle See our NEW FUJI and ROSS bicycle lines HEALTH Er FITNESS TOTAL FITNESS, INC. LAUNDRY B DRY CLEANING Ceorfidential Penoul IftstroctioR on herds* and Diet Cardiovascular & Physical Conditioning Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 $100.00 DOWN J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 891-1136 CALEDONIA ...OR 451-3144 GRAND RAPIDS .............. Hwr111 Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle fflW, JOHN, DAVEat >45-3412 "THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE" Call... DDSs, DMDs. DCs, DVMs, JDs, MDs Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, denial, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you d like to discuss our unique program. INSURANCE COVERAGE 1105 W. Green St., Hastings ■HU Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to9 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.ft*. ’o6 p.m. Grayling-Kalkaiko Area: 10 acres, some adjoint State Land, beautiful hardwoods, close to lakes and rivers. Surveyed and title insurance, no closing costs, $8,995.00 $90.00 a month, 117., FREE BROCHURE. Call (517) 348-2340 or write Ka-De Realty, P.O. Box 226, Grayling, Ml. 49738. Prospects for Michigan's 1983 winter wheat crop remain favorable although development is about two weeks behind normal. Production from this year’s crop is expected to total 36.4 million bushel?, an increase of 48 percent from last season's disappointing harvest. This year’s crop is expected to be 12 percent below the record production established during 1981, according to the FederalState- Michigan Agricultural Reporting Service. Yields for this year’s crop are expected to average 52 bushels per acre. Based on conditions as of June 1, yields are expected to be 11 bushels above a year ago and 2 bushels above the previous record attained in 1981. Recent warm weather will benefit the crop and speed up development. This year’s crop is expected to be har­ vested from 700,0000 acres, an increase of 17 percent from a year ago. Nationally, winter wheat production is forecast at 1.88 billion bushels, 11 percent less than the 1982 record high production. Michigan peach production is expected to total 35 million pounds, down 30 percent from a year ago. National peach production is forecast at 2.15 billion pounds, 6 percent less than last season. SERVICE DIRECTORY ELECTRICAL Delton-Kellogg High School Wheat crop looks favorable Thornapple-Kellogg High REAL ESTATE miller REAL ESTATE —I... Serving Barry County Since 1940 KEN MILLER. C.R.S. - BROKER REALTOR’ 137 W. State St., Hastings ‘616 ) 945-5182 DARRELL BENEDICT, Auctioneer Hastings, Ml. • 616-948-2832 JOHNNIE BISHOP, Auctioneer Delton. Ml • 616-623-8935 OUR SERVICE is to pleose both BUYERS and SELLERS LAWNMOWERS F ft CHAIN SAWS WOODLANDS Sales and Service ■tnmi 1OM SH KNI (■ Ua 1 MU) WET WASH - CARS - VANS - PICKUPS Coin Operated Machines Drop Off Laundry • Pressing • Dry Cleaning Service 607 S. Michigan, Hastings • 945-4720 BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dry Cleaning for over 30 years" 321S. Michigan. Hastings Phone 945-4265 OPEN: 7-5:30 Mon.-FriJSat 8-1:30 �The Hastings Banner. Thursday, June 23. 1983 — Page 10 Kiwanis hears from United Way rep Some writings from local pens... terested in writing. This year's class is a unique mixture of all ages and ideas. Students are stimulated and challenged by the class which has helped them to become more creative and productive, said Teacher Karen Kimball. Several class members have published their material in various forms and Mrs. Kimball is putting together a booklet of this year’s writing from the class. Class members plan to continue to meet periodically throughout the summer for companionship and as an incentive for continuing to write. This week in the Banner, some of class member Grace Colvin's selected writings are featured below. About the author Introduction: This is the first of a series of articles featuring a different author each week from a creative writing class which is affiliated with the Hastings Adult Education program. For two years, the adult education program has been offering a class in creative writing at Hidden Valley. Although the class was originally designed for senior citizens, it has opened its doors to include anyone in­ At 89, Grace Colvin of Hastings is the “senior” senior citizen in the class. Grace was naturally creative when she came to class two years ago. Having written enough material to fill a book, she did just that and published her poems in the delightful “Facts and Fancies." Some of Grace o material can also be found in the recently published “The Viking Review: An Anthology of Local Writing” — a book edited by instructor Karen Kimball which contains some of Karen’s writing along with that of several other creative writing class members. Grace is currently working on memories of her early years and how life has changed since then. She plans to publish these recollections. Here is a sample of Grace's gift with words. I Springtime Magic by Grace Colvin Why is there magic in a simple thing Like a bud opening to reveal it’s gold? It’s just a silent messenger of Spring. Bringing to many a joy untold. From the top of a new-leafed tree there is heard By one, who is listening, full of awe, The joyous and urgent call of a bird Who knows full-well 'tis springtime law. The smell and the feel of the falling rain Bringing new life and greening the grass. Trusting, you know it’s for man's gainThat from small things great things come to pass. Meditating and watching things grow, Still marveling at the magic of Spring; Suddenly you realize and knowThe Master's hand is on everything. Mystery in Hidden Valley by Grace Colvin Every day we saw them there, Just a quiet unknown pair Resting there close together Never minding the weather. They shrank from our advances, Perhaps some morbid fancies Filled their minds and made them shy For they jumped as we passed by. They are always dressed in green Whenever they were seen. We wondered, were they placed to spy On us as the days passed by? And by whom had they been sent. For we are al) old and bent. Naught can we do that is evil Hardly can we even be civil. We went our way to marvel Trying hard to unravel The mystery of the two. Concerned were all until they knew. On these thoughts some might dally About two frogs jn Hidden Valley. The campaign and field service representative from the Michigan United Way told a Kiwanis Club gathering Wed­ nesday that the community will determine which non-profit agencies will be funded, and how much they would get. ’Even though the United Way is a large organization, comprised of 2,200 United Way agenices in the United States, it’s the local citizens that determine which agenices are funded, and by how much." said Jerry Stevens. th® United Way of Michigan is a federation of state and national agencies, and that each of those agencies is represented in Barry County, in accordance with United Way policy. Stevens said that 686* individuals received services in Barry Countv in 1982 from the United Way. Jerry Stevens Drift-wood by Grace Colvin I like to think our life a-kin To drift-wood on the sea It is jerked and tossed on roughened wave Then for a pace floats free. For days and months this passes on It’s thrown high and dashed with spray And smoothed and glossed by constant wear Until it’s cast some future day Upon the shore-line sand Waiting to be discovered there Wood, molded smooth by Nature’s hand. This is the pattern of our life As the drift-wood on the sea Sorrows and cares along the way Mold us for Eternity. About Hastings... ERIC INGRAM, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ingram, 215 W. Amy, Hastings, graduated with honors from Dunwoody Industrial Institute in Minneapolis ’ on June 17 with a degree in baking. Eric is a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School. • EDWARD GRAHAM, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Graham, who were formerly of Hastings and now reside in Cadillac, graduated from Central Michigan University cum laude with a bachelor degree in music education. • HEIDI SPINDLER, an Alma College junior is one of 34 students selected as resident assistants for the next academic year. Resident assistants who are undergraduate student members of the residence hall staff—are responsible for providing educational, counseling, andadministrative services to promote the development of students living Heidi, a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School, is the daughter of Dr. James and Mrs. Ellairie Spindler, 1935 N. Broadway. • LOG HOME SALES SKY-ROCKET 1 BILLION DOLLARS IN LOO MT SALES PROJECTED FOR 19B3 Manufacturer taking applica­ tions for a dealer In this area. Dealer con average $4,500 on a log kit sale alone. - FEATURING • V solid, uniform, treoiwd log* • Flat or round interior wall* • Hand-hewn exterior look • Custom, commercial and contemporary building* available • Protected territory • Two-day free training school • Now introducing to the In­ dustry pre-assembled log walls (1 -day shell erection on most models) UNLIMITED Income Potential — HEOUWEMeNTS — • Must be capable of purchas­ ing a $13,275 model home • Meet our high standard* • Desire to succeed Coll Mr. Taylor COLLECT for an application (704)932-0137. Yes­ teryear Log Homes, P.O. Box 1046. Mooresville. N.C. 28119. For LEASE HOME FOR LEASE on Algonquin Lake. New four bedroom home. $475 per month, plus utilities. References and advance deposit required. Phone 9459163. (6-30) Apartment House FOR RENT FOR RENT: Newly decorated year round lake cottage, four miles from Hastings. Clean, com­ fortable. One or two adults. Refrigerator and stove furnished, fully carpeted. No children or animals. Call 9482856. FOR RENT: Roomy and nice, one and two bedroom apartments. Utilities paid. Near downtown Hastings. Phone 9*5-5948 after 6 p.m. (6-23) Cards of Thanks Thanks to all who remembered me with cards on my birthday. I pray the Lord blesses you as He did me upon receiving the cards. ____________ Ellen Jarrard Heber and Pearl Foster of Donna, Tex. wish to offer their heartfelt thanks for the many expressions of congratulations and good wishes on the occasion of their 70th wedding an­ niversary. They feel blessed by the many friends who enhanced their enjoyment of this special day. IM MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear son and brother, Shawn H. Brice, who left us four years ago, June 26, 1979. Little we knew when we awoke The sorrow the day would bring. The call was sudden. The shock severe, To part with those we loved so dear. God gave us strength and courage To bear the parting blow. But what it meant to give you up, Only He doth know. It's lonely here without you. We miss you more each day. For life is not the same for us Since you were called away. ■You bid no one a last farewell, Or even said goodbye. You were gone before we realized And only God knows why. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed, Mom, Dad, brothers & sisters-in-law, grandmother MOBILE, modular, and double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) ...someone may have sent you a hoppy ad! FREE TO GOOD HOME: One bone crushing, character-building bowling ball. Contact Mary A. CASH f()H I ANO CON TRIM IS & HLAl tSTATl IOANS SEWING MACHINES: Repair most makes and models. Sales and service of White. We make "housecalls". 948-2932, Doc’s in Hastings, (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) MOBILE HOME ROOFS: Stop leaks and noise, 4-12 pitch, 1-ft. overhang, R-26 insulation, $3 sq. ft. Husky, 1800-292-0679. (6-23) HAVE EQUIP, to clean boat slips. Call after 5 p.m. for free- estimate. 795-9365, Middleville. (6-23) MENDING BASKET: Household and clothing alternations, new zippers & coat linings. Flexible hours, experienced and reasonable. Phone 945-9712. (tfn) FURNITURE REFINISH­ ING & REPAIR: Free estimates, pick up and delivery. Mark Heidt, 7953850, Middleville. (7-14) GARAG^ SALES GARAGE SALE: Richland, Sat., June 25, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Too much stuff to list. 6287 Winding Lane, three miles west of Stagecoach Inn on M89. next to Ray’s Paint and Body Shop. GARAGE STUFFED TO RAFTERS WITH BOOKS: Must make room for car. Sale all week. 100 Coats Grove Rd., just off N. Broadway at Leach Lake. 945-2610, Hastings. AUCTIONS BAR AUCTION: Blarney Stone Bar, every Sunday, 2-5 p.m. All merchandise new and guaranteed. Name brand hand tools, misc. home furnishings, etc. Bar open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days. Special sandwiches, cold beer and mixed drinks and dancing on weekends. Thurs., Fri. & Sat. (tfn) MOBILE HOMES PARK ESTATE: 14’X70’, two bedrooms, expando. $9,000 reduced. 948-9073,, before 10 a.m. (6-30) MARLETTE MOBILE HOME. 10’x55’ with tip-out, two bedrooms, new lurnace, new awning, new kitchen floor. In a park, 10 minutes from Hastings. Under $5,000. 698-9419, Dutton. (6-30) SERVICES PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) MEETINGS Middleville A A meetings. Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) LOST LOST: Male beagle, two years old, white, black and brown, answers to the name of "Boozer". Reward. 9459621. LOST DOG: Golden Retriever, 14 year old female, in Tanner Lake Rd.. M-37 area answer to “Tanner." 945-9708. (tfn) FOUND FOUND: Keys - Willitts Rd. Can claim by identifying and paying for ad. 945-3737. Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Aggressive salespeople. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Kalamazoo, Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Car­ penters and plumbers. Fee Call Jim, 344-0675, Kalamazoo, Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Retail sales. Fee. Call Jim, 3440675, Kalamazoo, Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Part-time position opening for mental health clinician. Seeking limited licensed psychologist or certified M.S.W. for community mental health outpatient clinic to de assessments and therapy. Applicant must possess skills to provide effective intervention with families, children and adults ex­ periencing accute and chronic psychiatric problems. Clinical ex­ perience mandatory. Send resume to: Barry County Mental Health Services, 1005 W. Green, Hastings, MI 49058._____________________ HELP . ANTED: Assistant managers, retail. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Kalamazoo, Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Telephone sales Fee. Call Jim, 3440675, Kalamazoo, Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Keypunch operator. Fee. Call Jim, 3440675, Kalamazoo, Aarontek Job Service. JOBS WANTED WANTED: Carpenter work. No job too small. All phases of carpenter work. Licensed. Delton. 623-2968. (6-23) ____ WILL BABV-SIT in my home Mon. thru Fri. Tender loving care provided. Call 948-2288. PETS FOR SALE: Seal colourpoint Siamese kittens. 795-3661. RABBITS FOR SALE: Seven-week-old pedigreed French Lop, good pets. 9459890. FARM ANIMALS PONY FOR SALE: Saddle, halter and bridle, $150 for all. 948-2156. PRODUCE FRESH MICHIGAN STRAWBERRIES: Reasonable. Two locations to serve you: one mile east of Joe’s Grocery and comer of Gun Lake Rd. and Yankee Springs Rd. Open starting June 22. Hours: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Strawberries, cherries, peaches, blueberries and apples in season. (6-23) STRAWBERRIES: Pick your own 8 a.m. till noon, Mon. thru Sat., evening by apnointment. Phone Roy Hall, 945-2189. (6-30) YOU PICK STRAW­ BERRIES: 795-3412, Mid­ dleville. (6-23) COUNTRY EGGS FOR SALE: 367-3246, Woodland. (6-23) YOU PICK STRAW­ BERRIES: 852-0984. HOUSEHOLD CURTIS MATHES com­ bination television, radio, phonograph, real good shape. Also, love seat and matching chair. 721-3333, Banfield.' (6-23)- FOB SALE: Two daven­ ports, $50 and $75; one platform rocker, $75. 3748644, Lake Odessa.________ FOR SALE: Fisher speaker system, 3-way model XP95C, holds up to 75 watts of power, equipped with circuit breaker, $150 for pair. 9453167._____________________ FOR SALE: Montgomery Ward chest freezer and refrigerator in good running order. Phone 94M172. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE: 10 hp. Sears lawn tractor, electric start, 36" mower. Lights. Eight rolls new barbed wire. 9452195._____________________ FOR SALE: Older Mercury 5 hp. outboard, runs good, $200. 852-9660, Nashville. FOR SALE: 7 pool table, child’s car seat and baby’s changing table, all in ex­ cellent condition Phone 9459646. FOR SALE: Free Heat Machine fireplace air cir­ culating insert, $150. Cal) After 5 p.m., 948-2579. 14 FT. CRUISER BOAT and tra iler; Hotpoint refrigerator. 623-8487, Delton.___________________ FOR SALE: 450 John Deere bulldozer, 6-way blade, diesel, excellent condition, $7,500. Richland, 629-4928. FOR SALE: Watkins Products. Call Shirley Norris, Hickory Corners, 671-5535. Need extra income? Sell Watkins Products home, work, etc. (tfn) FOR SALE: 1982 Star craft tent camper, like new. Call Don Haywood, 948-6743. Reason for sale: purchased motor home. ffr-30>________ SUDDENLY... Jim’s just had an idea to have another photographic basement sale at fantastic savings you can pick up on; like new used cameras, darkroom equipment, lenses, tripods, books and other photographic related items. Don't miss out on this big event. 8517 lOOth St. S.E., Alto, Sat., June 18,9 a.m. to 6 p.m., M-37 to 100th St. east 2.7 miles. FOR FUN & PROFIT, see the Compass meta! detec­ tors. Over 20 models available starting at $79.95. Call 945-4181, (6-30)_______ SLAB WOOD~and saw dust delivered to your place. 7658221, Freeport. <6-30) WANTED WANTED: House for rent near Middleville area. Phone 852-9OK.__________________ NEEDED: 25 persons for Muscular Dystrophy Association fund raiser. Work June, July and August. Phone for appointment, 9459423 or 948-2023. (6-30) USED CARS and TRUCKS 1971 CHEVY IMPALA: V-8, automatic transmission, P.S., P.B., body good, runs good. Call after 5 p.m., 7261143, Vermontville. (6-21) JILL LENZ of Hastings completed the Executive Office Assistant Program at Davenport College’s Lansing branch on June 11. Davenport, which has its main campus in Grand Rapids, is the only regionally accredited junior college of business in the state and is one of the few business colleges in Michigan approved to award associate of science degrees. • HOPE COLLEGE recently awarded graduation honors to students for outstanding academic accomplishment during their four years of study. Hastings students were: DANIEL DEN HARTOG, graduating summa cum laude for a cumulative grade point average of 3.87 or over; MERLIN BUHL, graduat­ ing cum laude for achieving a minimum 3.3 grade point average; and KATHLEEN OLSON, also graduating cum laude. • and Mrs. Keith Taylor of Hastings, received high honors for earning a 4.0 GPA last semester. Renee attends Bronson Methodist School of Nursing. RENEE TAYLOR, daughter of Mr. FOR SALE: 1968 Volkswagen Beetle, 34 m.p.g., best offer. Phone 9453158. (6-23) 1979 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS CALAIS 2-DR.: Fully loaded, sharp. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111. 1981 FORD ESCORT WAGON: Gas saver. Art Meade Auto Sales. 948-8111, FOR SALE: 1980 Ford F-250 4x4, 37,000 miles, $5,250. 3677873, Woodland. 1975 LINCOLN TOWNE CAR: Loaded. 623-8487, Delton. 1976 GREMLIN X: Good gas mileage, $400. 945-3681. 1975 FORD MAVERICK 2DR. 48,000 miles, automatic, 6 cylinder, power steering, sharp. Art Meade Auto Sales. 948-8111, Hastings. 1981 GMC PICKUP: Three speed overdrive, 306 V-8, power steering, low mileage. Art Meade Auto Sales, 9488111, Hastings,_____________ MOTOR HOMES FOR SALE: 1979 Toyota Mini-Cruiser motor home, good condition, asking $7,500. Nashville, 852-9160. SATURDAY BANKING Travel Trailers FOR SALE OR TRADE: 1976 Prowler travel trailer, 19 ft., self-contained, A-l condition. 623-8162, Delton. (6-23)_____________________ MOTORCYCLES. FOR SALE: 1971 Yamaha 250 Enduro, new equipment, fresh engine, runs excellent, $250. 795-9955, Middleville. FOR SALE: 1975 Yamaha 250 Enduro, 7,000 miles, great shape, engine excellent, $300 firm. 945-4754. FOR SALE: 1982 Honda V-45 Magna motorcycle. After 5 p.m. call 948-9480._______ Boats FOR SALE: 24 ft. steel pontoon boat with 35 horse Evinrude motor, $450. 9636457, Battle Creek.________ FOR SALE: Michicraft 17 ft. alum, canoe. $350. Call after 5 p.m , 948-2579,___________ MEYERS 12 FT. SEMI-V ALUM. BOAT: 6 hp Mer­ cury motor. $450. 693-2475. Clarksville. Our drive-in service is open from 8:30 to noon each and every Saturday. Now you’re able to make deposits and withdrawals, make loan payments and cash checks on Saturday. In essence, you’re able to do most of your banking on Saturday, from the comfort of your car. Offices in Hastings and Middleville Member FDIC Serving yourfinancial needs since 1886! � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-06-30.pdf c0721906ab2e7c90f805fd8e2f15c33b PDF Text Text June 30,1983 News-Wrap State attorney general suggests ‘water rate referendum’ improper Murder suspect Grote found guilty in hold-up A Kalamazoo jury deliberated for six hours Monday before it found Kevin Eugene Grote guilty of the Dec. 1 ar­ med robbery of a Richland liquor store. The 26-year-old Kalamazoo man faces up to life in prison when he is sentenced July 25. Grote is one of two men accused of the Nov. 31 murder and robbery of two elderly sisters in a Prairieville Township home. Grote’s trial in Barry County Circuit Court on two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of felony murder, and one count of armed robbery is scheduled to begin Sept. 6. Rodney Bernard Surratt, 31, of Battle Creek, is also charged in the Prairieville murders. His trial here is scheduled to begin August 8. Kalamazoo police say the pair held up Serafino’s. a liquor store, the night after Helen Mott and Frances Youngs were murdered in Mrs. Youngs' home on Parker Rd. Kalamazoo prosecutors presented transcripts of Surratt's preliminary exam testimony at Grote’s trial, implicating him in the Serafino robbery. The trial lasted four days. Jim Gregart, Kalamazoo County prosecutor, says Surratt promised to testily as to Grote’s part in the Serafino robbery in exchange for the dismissal of a second armed robbery charge, and a charge of being an habitual offender, but that Surratt reneged. “Mr. Surratt breached the agreement...we were forced to use the preliminary exam transcript as testimony,’’ says Gregart. Hastings township to consider cable application The Hastings Township Board w«U consider a cable television application on July 11. at the Charlton Park Museum. 2545 South Charlton Park Road. A hearing will be held on the ap­ plication of Triad CATV, Inc., fora non­ exclusive franchise to erect, operate and maintain a CATV System within the tmvnship. The hearing will be to consider the termination of ail or a portion of the franchise granted to Charter Telecommunications Corporation of Michigan for that same purpose. Soil district gets $11,500 for youth jobs this summer The Barry County Soil Conservation District will receive about $11,500 for summer jobs under the governor’s Youth Corps Program. Donna Wolford, BCSCD coordinator, says the district needs to hear from landowners with plugged or overgrown tile outlets and ditches, for Youth Corps employees to work on. The money will be used to hire five youths and one supervisor, and to purchase necessary gear (shovels, hart hats, saws) to complete the work. Wolford says the money was made available from funds left over from some of the state’s 66 participating soil districts. Barry County was originally not included in the program when mem­ bers of the soil conservation board filed an application for summer workers three weeks past deadline. They had originally asked for ten workers and two supervisors. Youth Corps members will work for ten to 12 weeks, and be paid a minimum wage of $3.35 an hour. The program was created in the spring by Gov. James Blanchard. County budgets $1,000 to begin groundwater survey The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners, Tuesday, agreed to give $1,000 toward a groundwater survey being conducted by the Science for Citizens Center at Western Michigan University, the U.S. Geological Survey and the health departments of Barry. Berrien. Eaton and Calhoun counties. Eaton County has already committed $2,000 toward the study. “Seed money'* of $8,000 is need to file for private grants to finance the $146,000 cost of the survey. The survey is being undertaken to give the counties a base to tell if groundwater quality is changing in the future. Robert Shaffer, director of environmental health for the BarryEaton Health Department, said the survey will be useful in determining the effects of landfills on underlying aquifers and will aid in planning for housing construction and industrial locations. by Ken Refbel The state attorney general’s office has suggested, by letter, that a public referen­ dum which defeated a proposed water rate increase last summer was improper. Voters rejected a proposed nine-percent increase by a greater than three-to-one ’margin in August, 1982, fjjter a political tugof-war between the mayor and council over the solvency of the city’s -Water and sewer system. However, a letter read at Monday night's council meeting by Mary Lou Gray, third ward aiderman, states that "generally only legislative ordinances are subject to referendum." The letter cited a 1971 Michigan Court of Appeals case, Yurek v. Sterling Heights, in which the justices held “a rate ordinance passed under the Revenue Bond Act is not subject to referendum." The letter further informed the council that the attorney general's office has turned the matter over to the Municipal Finance Commission for anaiyis, and will suggest that the Dept, of Treasury review Hastings’ water and sewer system. Richard Shaw, Hastings city attorney, says he thinks the referendum was “valid". He says the cases which the letter cites do not apply to last summer’s referendum, which was voluntarily held by council. "It’s clear by the letter that council has the right to set the rates, and that they are not subject to referendum,” says Shaw. Shaw says that the decision does not mean that rates will be increased retroactively. “I can't imagine the council .ever voting to go back to the referendum and saying everybody owes another $200.'” Carl A. Schoessel, the new superintendent of Hastings Area Schools. Schoessel takes over as superintendent, Friday by Norma Peterson Carl A. Schoessel. 39. will become superintendent of Hastings Area Schools, Friday. He has, however, already been active in the school system and the community since his appointment in February. "I have mad*1 a point of visiting each school building. I have talked with staff members, students, administrators and members of the community. I was very impressed,” Schoessel said. He added that he has had a number of sessions with school board members and has spent “a fair amount of time negotiating with the HEA (Hastings Education Association." One of Schoessel’s first tasks will be to organize a the campaign for passage of a Hastings "What the cases really say is that council has the responsibility to raise those rates," says Shaw. Aiderman Gray, who brought the matter to the attention of the attorney general, says a retroactive increase "would not be in the best interest of the people.” Gray adds, however, that she is concerned that if the city does not meet its obligation under the 1974 water and sewer bond agreement, then citizens will have to pay. “The full faith and credit of the city was pledged at the time the city went^nto the agreement. If the bond flops, then* we will have to spread the deficit on the people, so it will never fail," says Gray. "The city will somehow stand the cost of the bond. We must hold up the bonds.” Hastings Mayor Kenneth Howe says it will “take more research to see what the word •generally’ means in the attorney general’s letter, in the line “...generally only legislative ordinances are subject to referendum." Howe welcomes the ,~.tate investigation that will come as a result of Gray’s inquiries. “The most important part of the letter is that Mrs. Gray has stirred up quite a hornets nest in Lansing. As a result of the letter, the city's water will be investigated by two departments of the state,” says Howe. “I think there is a tremendous lack of insight on Mrs. Gray's part to suggest to the attorney general that our system is in jeopardy. I'm sure Mrs. Gray never intended to have it come to this point where the state brings in investigators. But it will completely vindicate those who say that our system is adequately funded." says Howe. Howe says he “guarantees" that the water and sewer fund will not be in the red this year, "as predicted by council members last year” at the time of the rate hike proposal However, the mayor does not rule out a hike for this year, citing a need to establish an "improvement and expansion fund” for the city’s water and sewer system. "There may be a rate increase to certain users of the water and sewer...in order to Continued on page 2 f Headlines 1 this week: • Opponents of tree cutting will meet tonight...Page 1 • Local hospital chief heads state group...Page 3 • Newtwo-page weekend section inside...Pages 6-7 J Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Price 20* millage increase on Sept 12. The amount of the millage request has not yet been set by the school board. He expects specifics of the millage election to be available in July and he declined to comment, at this point, on the amount of millage required to operate a sound educational program in Hastings. "It's not Carl Schoessel’s millage," he said. “It's the community's millage." Schoessel said that he has been extensively involved in millage campaigns at Grosse Pointe, where he served as an assistant superintendent. He said that he has also discussed past millage campaigns with members of the Hastings board. "I can make some contributions....Th is will be an informational campaign," he said. Though Grosse Pointe levied 28.61 mills,compared to Hastings' 26.51 mills, Schoessel said the figure was distorted because of property valuation. Grosse Pointe operated on a $33 million budget, compared to the $7 million budget in Hastings. "Having a lot of money is very nice," he continued. “Money goes a long way, but it isn’t the only answer and not always the final answer. Every school system has problems.” He said that there are a number of things about the Hastings system that concern him. An area that he thinks needs immediate attention is the curriculum. The school board, acting on the recommendation of the K-12 study group, has already authorized him to nire a curriculum director. Schoessel said that the first round of interviews has already been completed. "There is a need to look at the total program, K-12, adult education and com­ munity education,” he said. "It is important to me to get to know the people, programs and procedures that we have already." He feels that Hastings should strive to get the same quality and quantity from each grade level or class. “We must look at the vertical as well as the horizontal...both scope and sequence; what is being taught and in what order," he said. “The curriculum should reflect the value and needs of the community.” Schoessel said that he is also concerned about the evaluation of programs and per­ sonnel. "I do not want to dwell on what has hap­ pened in the past, but what will happen in the future," he said. “I’m concerned about the condition of the facilities," he continued. “The school property represents a sizable and important investment. We as a community have a responsibility to protect this investment,” he said Schoessel mentioned the condition and safety of the buildings, grounds and busses. "Many things are not obvious to the casual observer," he added. Schoessel said that co-curricular activities are an area of concern that keeps being mentioned to mm. particularly athletics. “1 place a great deal of importance on cocurricular activities. including sports, music and drama.“ he said. "But I have to look at it from a total school perspective " When asked what he felt his biggest problem as superintendent will be, Schoessel replied. “There will always be people that think I should have done something else or done something else first. It's just part of the job." Continued on Page 2 Volume 128, No. 26 Hastings, Michigan Thursday, June 30,1983 Clearcut group urges moratorium, public input is sought tonight Some county residents will meet Thursday night to recommend to the Department of Natural Resources a moratorium on clearcutting in the Barry and Middleville Game Areas. Residents of the game areas, which call themselves Citizens for Protecting our Fnrest and Game Areas, have outlined seven recommendations to be presented to DNR officials this Thursday: — A moratorium on new timber cutting until the group evaluates DNR plans — No commercial roadside cutting for 150 feet , — No property line cutting within 150 feet without owner’s consent — Institute regular public hearing process before the DNR takes action — Further define selective cutting prac­ tices — Enforce existing contracts and state laws in regard to site clean-up — Get involved in the long-term planning of the Barry and Middleville state game areas. The meeting will take place at 7 p.m. in the McKibban Church, at the comer of Otis Lake and Mullen Roads. State Rep. Bob Bender was cn hand at the McKibban Church last Thursday when about 55 members of the group met with Allegan County residents concerned with clearcutting in that county’s game area. "I don’t want to convey the impression, nor did I convey the impression that I was trying to stop the DNR from cutting,” says Bender. “I was trying to encourage the group to establish a dialogue with the DNR.” "It is not my intention to tell the DNR ‘no more clearcutting,”' says Bender. Bender says he is not opposed to a tem­ porary moratorium on clearcutting "until the two sides can sit down together and discuss their concerns.” Bender says area residents do have the right to hold the DNR accountable for its practices. "The DNR is a public agency, and they should be responsible to some extent to people. They should not have absolute authority without consideration of the public. I think that the DNR does have a respon­ sibility to the pubic and the people should have the opportunity to express their con­ cerns, and that’s all we’re asking for at this point,” says Bender. t John Lerg, DNR wildlife biologist, says he is not sure exactly what the recom­ mendations mean, and that it will take time for the DNR to respond to each point "I'm not sure what the group means by evaluate plans. Is this a month process? A year process?,” asks Lerg. He says such a decision would have to come from “the Lansing level.” Continued on Page 2 Contract approved for county employees, salary hike given by Steve Horton A three-year contract between the Barry County Board of Commissioners and the county Courthouse Employees was approved by both sides this past week. The new pact — which included numerous changes in language — calls for a six percent wage increase, retroactive to June 1. for this year. Because of that retroactive date, the in­ crease actually amounts to 3.5 percent over 1982 salaries. The next two years call for an increase equal to the cost-of-living minus *ne percent in 1984. and an increase equal to the cost-ofliving with a minimum raise of three percent and a maximum one of seven percent in 1985. Other features of the contract call for a change in the sick-day plan, a more liberal long-term disability plan, the introduction of a dental plan for 1984. and increases in life insurance coverage for both 1984 and 1985. The 55-member employee association ratified the agreement on last Thursday by a 42-1 vote. The commissioners followed suit on Tuesday with a 6-0 vote Commissioner Paul Keil was absent Miriam White, who headed the negotiations for the employees, said she was happy with the agreement. "We changed around the sick day plan on how it’s earned and the long-term disability plan is now effective on the eighth day rather than the 91st day," White pointed out. "We also go an increase on the pension payments for the four retired members of our association which is something that we’ve never negotiated. on before." she added. Those increases are two percent for 1984 and another two percent for 1985. On the three-year length of the new pact. White saw the advantage of spreading out the negotiation process and also the factor of compromise. "It (the length! is helpful in that we don’t just finish negotiations and then have to turn around and do it again,” she said. "(Also) I think it helped gain us a little bit more in fringes that we might not have gotten elsewise." Continued on Page 4 July 4th celebrants Amy. 4, (on left) and sister Angela. 2, test out their sparklers for the upcoming July 4th weekend. The girls are the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. James Boger, of 618 E. South St., Hastings. Along with such private celebrations, there are public fireworks displays around the county, including the Monday night one at Algonquin Lake in Hostings. �The Hotting* Bonner, Thursday, June 30, 1983 — Page 2 Court News: Hastings man, 18 pleads guilty in Summit Steel burglary An 18-year-old Hastings man faces a prison sentence after pleading guilty to the May 10 break-in and safe burglary of the Summit Steel Corp, on Railroad St. Lewis Charles Erway, formerly of 201 W. State Rd., pleaded guilty to two counts of breaking and entering of a building with intent to commit a felony. Police say Erway and an accomplice broke into a warehouse and an office building at Summit Steel, and spent several hours chiseling through con­ crete to enter a safe, from which the pair allegedly took $700. In exchange for his guilty pleas, prosecutors agreed to drop a charge of larceny with safe damage, a felony punishable by up to life in prison. In Other Court Proceedings:________________________________________________________ Steven Jay Main. 306 E. Grand St., was sentenced to one year in jail and four years probation for the May 7 break-in of a garage located at 329 W. Court St. Judge Richard Shuster agreed to suspend Main's sentence when the defendant is ad­ mitted to a halfway house in Grand Rapids. Shuster further assessed Main $600 in fines and costs. This stand of aspen was dearcut four years ago. A DNR wildlife expert calls it "a good example of aspen regeneration." “Clearcut group urges moraiorium...(Continued from page 1) “I could envision a year or years to get involved in the ong-term planning process. 1 don't expect to have the inventory done that we use as a basis for our planning for another three or four years,” says Lerg Time, though, is one thing that the forests don't have, says Lerg- “Every year that we wait, we see more aspen dying. There are aspen dying right now.” Biologists maintain that clearcutting aids in the regeneration of aspen, a delicate, softwood tree necessary to game presevation. Don Shall, acting chairman of the citizen group, says the need to regenerate is “just a smokescreen for the selling out of our public lands to the timber interests.” “The rationale for the wholesale clearcutting of public land is in question. The total absence of public input is also in question,” says Shall. “It appears to be the same old collusion between government and industry, with public lands plundered by industry,” says Shall. Joseph Marvin Lynd. 29.9915 Q Dr., Battle Creek, was sentenced to 135 days in jail, and 21 months probation for arson Lynd was accused of attempting to set fire to his ex-girlfriend’s car at her Pifer Rd. residence. Lynd was credited for 135 days already spent in the Barry County Jail. He was also fined $200, and ordered to maintain gainful emplyment, and to participate in substance abuse counseling. Derek S. Ayles. 21, 2450 Devine Rd., was sentenced to 30 days in jail, and two years probation for the March break-in of a home on Barger Rd. Ayles was assessed $400 in fines and costs, with restitution to be determined at a later date. The defendant was also ordered to seek and maintain gainful employment, to obtain a high school diploma, to have substance abuse counseling, and not to associate with a known felon. associate with known felons, to live in an approved residence and to obey a 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew. Joseph Arthur Ketola, 12918 Hazel Dr.. Wayland, was sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years probation for the April 24 break-in of a store on Marsh Rd.. Shelbyville. Ketola was also ordered to pay $400 in fines and costs, to seek and maintain employment, to involve himself in an education program and attend substance abuse counseling, not to consume or Dossess alcohol, not to William Jerome Bennett, also known as William Jerome McClurkin, 30G E. Grand St., is scheduled for a July 8 pre-trial for the May 8 break-in of a building on W. Court St. Scott Owen Varney. 20. 7488 E. State Rd.. Nashville, pleaded guilty to larceny in a building in connection with the break-in last winter of a house on E. State Rd. Sentencing for Varney is scheduled for August 5. A July 8 pre-trial is scheduled for Mark Wayne Salski, 18, Chiet Noonday Rd., on a charge of delivery-manufacture of a con­ trolled substance. Shall says the length of a moratorium “depends on how serious the DNR is about getting democratic.” “There's no accountability here," says Shall. "If there's no open books and records, then that's not democracy." to the Editor: BANNER OPINION Can we talk? Tree cutting becomes hot issue A group of residents who live near state lands in the Yankee Springs area is up in arms over the Department of Natural Resources' policy of clearcutting some areas to allow aspen trees to grow back and to encourage certain types of game into these areas. The issues that seem to Be at the forefront are clecrcutting to the edge of the roads and clearcutting next to private property lines. We think the entire issue can be resolved if the two sides will allow reasonable discnMKm to take place. Hopefully, that process will begin at a meeting to be held tonight. can understand the residents' concerns. Those people who live near the Barry and Middleville slate game areas have become accustomed to the natural beauty of the state lands and are shocked when the state allows entire sections to be completely cut down. For a few years, the clearcut areas are, indeed, unsightly. Rows of stumps certainly do not have the beauty that the trees had. The DNR faded in public relations when it began a practice certain to disturb the residents without consulting those people who must look at the clearcut areas everyday. By talking to the neighbors, the people who manage the state lands might have avoided the issue entirely. On the other hand, the residents, who have formed a group called Citizens for Protecting Our Forest and Game Areas, have gone to the other extreme by demanding that they be given veto power over cutting within 150 feet of private property lines and completely eliminating cutting within 150 feet of roadways. We do not argue with the citizens request that state laws in regard to site clean­ up and enforcement of existing contracts should be carried out. We also do not argue with their request that selective cutting practices be used in areas where it would achieve the same result as clearcutting. In addition, the citizens have asked that a moratorium on new timber cutting be observed until they evaluate the DNR’s plans. We’re not sure what they mean by “evaluate”, but we do think that cutting should be halted until some sort of reasonable discussion takes place and a compromise is reached. The citizens have also asked to be involved as a group in long-term planning of the Barry and Mid­ dleville state game areas. We can agree with that request as long as the interests of other groups, such as the county commission, the county tourism industry and local township governments are also taken into account. The protesting citizens must also recognize that they are not the only people with an interest in state lands. The state lands belong to all of the people and not just to those who choose to live nearby. The state has identified 27 different user groups for state lands such as hunters, snowmobilers, mushroom hunters, hikers and cross country skiier*. The interests of the people who use the lands today and will continue to use them in future generations must also be considered. The state government has done an outstanding job of creating and preserving the natural beauty that we find today in the Yankee Springs area. The practice of ciearcutting has been implemented because DNR officials believe it is necessary to promote certain kinds of timber and game development for the future. We cannot ignore the fact that Barry County has a tremendous stake in keeping those lands viable for future recreational use. We hope that a reasonable discussion process can begin quickly to reach a compromise so that some of the interests of both sides can be satisfied. It appears that the interests of the DNR, the people of Michigan and the residents of the area are not best served by a complete halt of clearcutting. We hope that both sides will move quickly toward a compromise before it is too late to properly manage state lands for future use. The article in the June 23 issue of the Banner; “Ways tocurb drug sales and use at school" a few comments; The A.M.A. (American Medical Assoc.) states that alcohol is the number one killer of young males between 18 and 25, and the A.M.A. is trying to get a nationwide standard of 21 years in all states to drink, this I ap­ plaud, but it is not an answer to the problem. Alcohol, coupled with use of cigarettes, compounds and raises death statistics eve higher. FACT: Alcohol is a highly toxic poison aga cigarettes don't fare much better. In our society all of us live a double standard, the U.S. Government understands all too well the addicting factor that these two drugs cause, but because of the millions of dollars these drugs generate in taxes, both federal and state governments are not about to do away with them. The general public must agree, we spend more money on these two drugs than what is spent totally on research for cancer and other related diseases. On the other hand, private organizations and the federal governments turn around and spend millions of dollars in all sorts of media exposure to tell us how bad these two drugs are and what will happen to us if we continue to use them. This does not include the money tax payers shell out for abuse of these drugs. The divorce rate, violent crimes, destruction of property, rehabilitation, and breakdown of the family structure that are the side affects incurred. Go into any bar and, while you're there, just listen and you will understand better our adult standard of reasoning. It is pretty sad, I do not condone the use of pot , but to listen to someone who has a drink in one hand, a cigarette in the other, telling someone about these teenagers smoking pot is pretty “sick". The reality of these problems is that the young people have lost respect for adults and I doubt that young people will start respecting adults until adults start showing our young they deserve it. The adults have got to stop being hypocritical and start setting an example for our young people to follow. I also feel that teachers must start looking at their attitudes towards teaching, we all must follow rules. Teachers are no better than the ones they teach. Parents and teachers, the community, and our young have got tostop wanting too much. Our young people follow the teachings and examples set down by the adults. Until adults are ready to get involved and set examples, we cannot expect problems like these to go away. Wc arealways quick to defend our rights to do things, but none of us want to accept the blame for the abuse of these things. 1 have hope for the young, but I am afraid it mav be too late for most of us. LanyBomter Hastings. Ml Hastings Banner| Oe.otvc ,u th* •» San* Cawntf Smc« UM 5«nd Form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pubfished by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Michigan 49058 Volume 128. No. 26 —Thursday, June 30. 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County $12 per year in adjoining counties: and *13.50 per year elsewhere. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Water rate referendum (Continued from Page 1) establish a recognized minimum or maximum in the improvement and ex­ pansion fund." says Howe. He says he will ask coucil to fund $100,000 a year in the I&E fund, "ten to 12 blocks of improvement a year to the sewer and water system.” The rate controversy began in May, 1982 when the council voted unanimously to overturn the mayor’s veto on a nine-percent increase. Citizens presented council with petition* listing 1,116 residents in opposition to the rate hike during the May 24, 1982 meeting. Council members expressed concerns then that the credit rating of the city was at stake. Aidermen argued that the rate increase was necessary to build up reserve* in revenue in case a city well went dry. Mary Lou Gray, third ward aiderman, roods a letter from the state attorney gen­ oral’s office, during Monday's city council meeting. PUBLIC OPINION by Ken Reibel and Elaine Gilbert Should fireworks be legalized? New Superintendent (Continued from Page 1) Schoessel is already working and residing in Hastings. His wife, Loretta, and children, Tim. 16, Scott, 12, and Susan, 7, will join him before the end of the summer. “I like the community,” he said. “They care about their children and what’s best for them. What we do for these children, there's nothing more important.” Schoessel began teaching at Grosse Pointe in 1965. He taught biology and natural science for 10 years. In 1972, he continued teaching part-time and took over a part-time position as coor­ dinator of the department of community service. In 1975. he became a full-time ad­ ministrator. Mike King Fred Schantz Dave Louiselle Police Beat Jim Barnum Bonnie Dingman • QUESTION • Former Hastings man dies after crash A former Hastings resident, Thomas Michael Dorman, 43. of Spring Lake, died early Monday after being injured in a single­ car crash near his home. Law enforcement officials said Dorman was a passenger in a car driven by Judith Davis, 36. of Spring Lake. Davis was not injured when her car struck a tree at 12:20 a.m., but Dorman was thrown from the vehicle. He was admitted to Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. Medical officials said that Dorman died of internal bleeding and massive head injuries. Police said the accident remains under investigation. A BREAKING AND ENTRY was reported by Charlotte Perez, of 10762 North Ave. in southern Barry County, of her small travel trailer. A rototiller. valued at $250, was reported taken. A TENT AND SLEEPING BAG was reported stolen by Connie Taylor, of 205 Meadow Lark Lane, Middleville, sometime between May 29 and June 6. The tent had been pitched at the Indian Valley Campground. Taylor told in­ vestigating sheriff deputies. Michigan law currently makes illegal any fireworks that explode, spin, or leave the ground. Yet many say the* restrictions arc unnecessary, and take 1 fun out of In­ dependence Day celebrai Do you think more types of fireworks should be legalized in Michigan? Mike King, Hastings: “I think su. It's an American tradition. But I think they should be used with care and caution, and super­ vised well. I think it's a relatively harmless way of showing our independence.” Fred Schantz. Hastings: "I've given the matter some thought, and I think that if our forefathers wanted a safe and sane 4th of July back in 1776, we'd still be part of the British Empire. That’s my belief. “There’s no human endeaver without risk. I realize that fireworks are risky, but they help to celebrate such an important occassion that I think allowances should be made for it.” Larry Duke. Hastings: "No. not really. I believe that fireworks should be left in the hands of professionals. "When I lived down south, I was 14 or 15 at the time. I saw kids with fingers blown off by fireworks. That stuff will always get into the hands of young kids that don’t know what to do with them.” Dave Louiselle. Hastings: "Not in the hands of kids, but yes. I think it's alright for ages 18 and up. If they follow the proper Beth Lepak Bob Weinert information on the package, then they can’t get blown up. But fireworks aren't made for kids. They have sparklers and snakes for kids." Jim Barnum, Middle Lake: “No, it's loo dangerous. 1 (to like to see a good fireworks display as long as the people running it know what they're doing. People can get killed with that stuff.” Bonnie Dingman. Nashville: “No. I don't because of all the little kids who get injured and use them without supervision. There are clubs around that have enough fireworks so they don t have to sell more to individuals.” Asked if fireworks add anything to the 4th of July, she said, "not really, it doesn't add anything to the true meaning.” Beth Lepak, Hastings: “No. I'm not for them. I'm looking at it from the viewpoint of a mother. They scare me because they're dangerous... these days seven and eight-yearolds could ’get their hands on them without supervision and its not safe...they can get their eyes blinded or their fingers blown off." She also said that she thinks fireworks are teriffic when they're conducted by authorized groups like the Algonquin Lake Association..."but I'm uneasy and hesitant about it otherwise.” Bob Weinert, Saginaw: “1 have to say no. If they are used safely by adults it's fine but with kids it gets dangerous. I love to see fireworks or. the fourth of July or any other celebration if they are used correctly and safely by licensed people who know the safeguards involved." �The Hastings Bonner. Thursday. June 30. 1983 — Page 3 Richard Fluke heads state hospital association by Robert J. J oh niton For at least a year, people in Michigan's health care industry will know the names of Hastings and Pennock Hospital. Richard M. Fluke. 49, executive director of Pennock Hospital in Hastings, is expected to be elected chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Michigan Hospital Association during the MHA'S 64th annual meeting at Mackinac Island. The MHA. based in Lansing, is the chief representative of the state’s 240 hospitals and health care institutions. Its 22-member board is made up of chief executives from hospitals throughout the state. The board meets monthly to iorm policy positions on government and legislative related issues that affect hospitals in Michigan. The chairman of the MHA board also serves as chairman of the association’s Executive Committee, the Hospital Association Political Action Committee, the association’s wholly owned, for-profit Ser­ vice Corporation, and the Hospital Research and Educational Reserve of Michigan — which is the research and educational arm of the MHA. Fluke joined Pennock Hospital in 1966 as controller, and was named executive director in 1967. Before that, he was a cor­ porate accountant for Simpson Lee Paper Company, Vicksburg, office manager for Holiday Manufacturing Co. in Hastings, and served in the personnel department of the E.W. Bliss Co. in Hastings. He served as treasurer of the MHA from 1980 to 1981 and from 1976 to 1980 was a member of the board of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan. He is a past president of the Southwestern Michigan Hospital Council and the South Central Michigan Health Planning Council. In addition, he served on the board of the Albion College Alumni Association and received the college’s distinguished Alumni Award in 1977. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Hastings City Bank and the Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Fluke received his bachelor of arts degree in economics and business from Albion College and holds an MBA from Western Michigan University. He and his wife, JoAnn, have two children, Christopher, 25, of Hastings and Jill, 21, a student at“Albion. "Part of (being elected chairman) is as an honor for what you’ve done in the past,” Fluke said in an interview, this week. “I think I’m also representing two groups this year, outstate and smaller hospitals.” Fluke said that one of the primary jobs of the chairman of the organization is to be involved in the governmental process in Lansing dealing with hospital related issues. ••Though we have other people, association staff and heads of other hospitals, the chairman of the board makes appearances (before government bodies) for all hospitals," Fluke said. He explained that his service as chairman has added benefits for Pennock Hospital because he will be making a lot of contacts in the industry, which aids in physician and staff recruiting, and he will have an op­ portunity to discuss hospital problems with other people who may have solved similar problems. "For some people at Pennock,” he con­ tinued. "it forces them to assume added responsibility and gives them a chance to demonstrate their abilities while I’m spending time for the association." Fluke said that the association is involved in the government processes beyond favoring certain political candidates. Much of the government action affecting hospitals has to do with how money is distributed, he said, and with codes and standards for hospitals. The primary issue before the health in­ dustry now is cost containment, an issue which Fluke believes is misunderstood by the public and even many in the health in­ dustry. "First we must define costs," he said. "When the press or public sees a figure that hospital costs go up 13 percent and the cost of living is only up five percent, that’s misleading." The cost of health care, as measured in individual units, is not up 13 percent, he contended. Costs are increased in the total amount spent, but that’s a reflection of the total population increase, an increase in the age of the population and new technology. "Health care didn’t go up 13 percent and deliver the same units and the same products,” he said. "20 years ago, we didn't do much in the way of heart surgery," Fluke continued. “20 years ago, if somebody had a coronary, their chances were greater that they wouldn’t survive.” Life expectancy has increased from 68.3 years in 1950 to 73.3 years in 1980, he said. Of the five years added to life expectancy in the last 30 years, two years were added from 1970 to 1980. "This adds to the cost of health care,” he said, “to keep people living.” The new association chairman also said that 20 percent of the population spends 80 percent of the health care, dollars. Those people are chronically ill and repeatedly hospitalized, he said. “As people get older, that’s what hap­ pens,” he analyzed. "Most people don't want to reduce life expectancy, but there's a cost to that” ’ Another factor in the risb^of health care costs is society’s attitude* change, now believing that health care is a right that should be available to everyone, Fluke said. He explained that 30 to 40 years ago. people believed they were responsiole for their own health care, but* now people believe that society is responsible. The rise in costs has led to« disagreement between Michigan hospitals and Blue Cross and Blue Shield over how hospitals should be reimbursed. Fluke said. The hospitals are saying that Blue Cross is not even paying the costs of health care for its patients and so other patients are being charged more. "Blue Cross represents many groups," he continued. "They are saying, ‘This is our attempt to get you to lower our costs'. Those hospitals that have a high Blue Cross business have to figure out a way to live with that." Michigan hospitals are also being faced with a drop in the amounts the state pays for Medicaid patients and this has hurt hospitals with a great amount of Medicaid business, Fluke said. One of the ways that hospitals have to balance out the competing interests and rising costs is through their boards of trustees. Fluke said. Each board is made up of local people who have the responsibility to see that the hospital is managed properly and financially sound, and a responsibility to the community to see that the hopsital doesn’t charge loo much, he said. Pennock Hospital's costs rose only six percent over last year, he said. The Federal governmenl, in an effort to give hospitals an incentive for .keeping costs down, is changing its Medicare payments to a system using "Diagnostic Related Groupings", Fluke continued. Last spring, Fluke travelled to Washington to testify before a Senate committee on the use of DRG’s, which have been in effect in Michigan for several years. Under the new system, hospitals will be paid a certain dollar amount for a series of diagnostic services. If their costs are lower, they can keep the extra funds, but if they are higher, they will lose money. Richard M. Fluke, executive director of Pennock Hospital in Hastings. “That's an incentive to keep the costs down." Fluke said. “It's going to force hospitals to keep physicians within a reasonable range and force hospitals to keep their services within a reasonable range." The federal system will be phased in over four years, he added. Fluke said that his congressional testimony for the MHA was in support of the program. Pannock Hospital receives over $4 million each year in Federal funds through the Medicaid and Medicare programs, he noted. That money is circulated through the county through payroll and purchases of goods and services. "A lot of people have the feeling that dollars spent on health care just evaporate.” he said. "They don’t. (Like other businesses,) our money gets recirculated through the community." Other actions being taken to help to contain health costs are the use of Preferred Provider Organizations, groups of health care providers who offer their services at lower costs to employee groups, and Health Maintenance Organizations. Fluke added that doctors and hospitals are increasingly performing surgery on an outpatient basis, using a four or five hour hospital stay for what might have required two to four days previously. "Al Pennock Hospital, nearly 25 percent of surgery is done on an outpatient basis, where in 1977 it was 9.4 percent," Fluke said. Fluke said that in 1960. the nation spent 5.3 percent of its Gross National Product <GNP) on health care services, a figure that rose to 9.7 percent in 1971. Critics of health care would say that’s too much; too great an increase. Fluke said "How much should we spend7" he asked. "Nobody has said what is a proper amount. What’s more important than your health? What good is a good education or a good job if you don’t have good health?" Sunday, July 3 ...our * flag J was still there Ted Bustance, left, turns over the keys of management to his successor, Joe Bleam. . V, Bustance resigns from County Transit to take sales job Throughout our country s history, "Old Glory" has stood as a symbol of our patriotism, our national unity...a rallying point for all who would protect and preserve our way of life. We believe, therefore, that each of us should reaffirm our patriotism and fly the flag on Independence Day. We should be reminded of our country's beginning... of Thomas Jeffefson, who prepared the original draft of the Declaration of Independence, and whose spirit, personality and high ideals are so much a part of that document. We should be reminded of all those determined patriots who joined with him in this first step toward establishing governments that secure the happiness of the people and derive their just powers from the consent of Ted Bustance has resigned his position as Barry County Transit manager to take a sales engineer job with a Grand Rapids machine company. The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners Tuesday named Joe Bleam, 24, as the new transit head. Bustance, 42, assumed the manager position of the newly formed bus service in Dec., 1981, just a month before the first buses rolled through Barry bounty,- as part of Michigan's County Incentive Transportation System. Bustance is credited with building the system up from its inception 17 months ago into one of the most successful incentive systems in the state. In his first year, Bustance's sytem brought in 24 cents in revenue for every dollar spent, the best performance for an incentive system in Michigan. Under the incentive formula, the state will fund 75 cents on the dollar for the third year, and 50 cents the fourth year. "Our biggest goal is to be selfsupporting," says Bustance. Bustance says he has been grooming his successor for the manager position for over a year. "I have been using Joe as a sounding block for ideas I’ve had. I sit down and try to sell the idea to Joe, and if he likes it, then I try it out.” says Bustance. Bleam says he has no immediate plans for change within the system.'"It’s been a successful system, and I can see no changes coming soon." Bleam credits the sytem's success to the policy of not running wasteful routes, and keeping a careful eye on costs. "Some sytems will run out and pick up anyone, make unnecessary trips. We don't do that." says Bleam. One innovation which Bleam and Bustance have been working on is placing advertising on buses. Bustance predicts as much as $10,000 to $12,000 in extra revenue each year by placing ad from Barry County merchants on and in buses. "I have put a lot cf effort and time into Barry County Transit. I wanted an individual who would put a lot of personal effort into making the system a success," says Bustance. Bleam has worked as a driver, dispatcher, and mechanic for BCT. "Joe is young, but he is a man of 24 who thinks like a man of W," says Bustance. the governed. They started the country in the right direction; it's up to all of us to keep it moving in the right direction! Rational (Hastings INDEPENDENCEDAY, JULY 4th, 1983. A day to raise “Old Glory"... a day to celebrate.. West State at Broadway Member FDIC We wiH be CLOSED MONDAY, JULY 4th, Independence Day. Economic Development Commission moves to hire coordinator The City-County Economic Development Commission has asked the Barry County Board of Commmissioners and the Hastings City Council for funds to hire a coordinator to handle paperwork and telephone work. Michael Trahan, chairman, said that they plan to hire Joan Foster, executive director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, for ten hours per week. Foster works for the • chamber for 30 hours a week. Foster's salary from May through December of this year will be $2,700. The commission submitted a one year budget request to the city and county of $6,500. The city is being asked to provide $3,000, the county is being asked for $3,000 and the commission hopes to raise another $500 through donations and grants. Trahan said that included in the request to the city and county are also funds for mailings and telephone costs. "The money will be split between the city and the county." Trahan said. "They currently do have economic development funds that have been set aside for a number of years. It’s a minimal amount." Trahan could not project whether more time from Foster would needed in the future. He said it would depend on how the economic development program develops. Trahan said that Foster will act as a contact person for people interested in in­ formation on Barry County and Hastings. 2275 Iroquois Trail, Algonquin Lake DIRECTIONS: East of Middleville on State Road to Iroquois Trail, Hastings. Lakefront Walkout Ranch-Over 100 ft. water frontage, 3,300 square feet quality built and only 13 years new. 4 bedrooms and all with large closets, 2 full baths, and living room approximately 28x28 and family room with fireplace approximately 26x28. Built in appliances, intercom, 2 sets of glass, sliders to a 32’ deck overlooking ALGONQUIN LAKE. 2 stall attached garage with electric operator. Lots of blown in insulation, Anderson windows and underground sprinkling. Truly an executive home! Asking $74,900. Very easy low down Land Contract Terms. Coll... MLS No. 55676*7 ROGER HENRY 895-4878 or 791-0110 Ask Roger about 0% down! of grind rapids, Inc. 3950 lake mlchlgan drive, n.w. grand rapids, mlchlgan 49504 phone: (616) 791-0110 an Independent member broker oeaTtoo* �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, June 30, 1983 — Page 4 Contract settled...(Continued from Page 1) The changes in non-economic areas were on such things as grievance procedures and other working conditions and agreements that have been unclear for both sides in the previous contract. Commissioner James Gordon, chairman of the board's finance committee, estimated that the salary increase of 3.5 percent for this year would cost the county an additional $23,000 over last year’s base salary total of around $664,000. That 3.5 percent increase, figured on the cost of the various fringe benefits, would add another $6000, he said. “The average employee salary for the courthouse association was $13,000 for 1982,” Gordon noted. White the wage increase was retroactive to June 1, Gordon noted that, where it was applicable, other parts of the new contract are retroactive to Jan. 1. “It is a 1983 con­ tract,'' he said. Going beyond the approved raises and hypothetically projecting an increase of thiee percent for the remaining county personnel — including non-union employees and the Fraternal Order of Police (which represents the sheriff deputies), and also the elected officials and the department heads — Gordon said the additional cost to the eounty would be around $65,000. “Rounded off the total 1982 salaries for all those groups was $1.74 million with fringes totaling about $450,000 or 26 percent of gross wages." he pointed. "Figuring three percent of that total of $2,192 million wouuld come to $65,000.” He noted that there were still increases caused by step raises and upgrading of job classifications. Gordon said that talks with the deputies' association, non-union personnel, and the elected and departmental heads were still going on regarding wages and that those figures were not meant to reveal anything. The total base salary for the 35 FOP members is about $658,000 with the average wage being $18,000 a year. The long-term disability plan, along with now allowing a shorter waiting period for eligibiliy, will be self-funded by the county as is its workmen's compensation plan. The new feature in the sick day plan allows an employee six days off with pay each year with an option at the end of the year to be payed for any unused days or to put them in a accumulated “bank" for use later on. In regard to negotiations with the other employee groups, commissioner Carolyn Coleman, head of the board's personnel committee, said talks with the FOP were held last Thirsday and resulted in “sub­ stantial progress". “We’ve also been in contact with the elected officials, the department heads, and the other (non-union) employees to discuss salaries and fringes." Father Consani gets his picture in the paper At last! Consani laughs as he beholds his pictures in the paper. He was pre­ sented the special issue of The Banner at a potluck dinner in his honor held last Sunday, at St. Rose hall, in Hastings. ATTEND SEMES Father Consani, a celebrity at last, autographs one of the special Banners for an adoring {parishioner. ’••of^our choice and he Spiritually rewarded. Delton Area ( EDAH CREK BIBLE Campground Road. 8 ini. S., Pastor. Brent Branham Phone 6Z-2285 Sunday School M u a m . Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice al 7 p m.. Youth meet Sunday 6 p m . Wed. Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Corner Pifer and Cedar Creek Rd Paul S Howell. Pastor Phone M8kh«4 Saturday Services. Sabath School 9:30a.m.; Worship ll a m ; Wed 7:30 p m Bible Study and Prayer meeting WH-ii HIHLE CFIUHCH. Corner M 43 and Mdo Hoad. !>>ug Huntington Pastor Kt No. 3. Box 315A Delton. Mi 49046 Phone 671-4702. Sunday School Hi-tMi am Worship Service 11:00. Evening Worship C:oo p m.. Widne-d’' rvice7:tl0pm PRAIIUF5 BXE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8 Nom» Rd Acro*a from Praihao'1U BiU Btair' 9:“»day School 10 a.m; Morning Wonhip 11 • m Sunday Ntght 7 pjn ; Bible Study. Wedneaday Service 7 p.m. , ST- AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Fiona Rd . Driton Father Rav Allen. SJ Pa*tcr Saturday Maa* 5 30 p m ; Sun­ day Mas* 1100 am from Memorial Day week-end to 1-abor Dav urek-end, and 12 00 Nun the rest of the year DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD. Paator Gary Stevens. Phone 623-8789 Marta in Delton High School LG I room. Sunday School 9.30 am; Worship 10 45 am. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner olficialing Phone 758-3149 (tiuniry Chapel worship Ki 13 a in Sunday School 9 a m ; Banfield wnrohip ll :30a.m. COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH Former Johnstown Town­ ship Hall. Dowling Mark A Shriver PaMor Sunday School 10 am.. Worship it): 45 a.m.. Evening service 6 fm We.! evening pr.ncr 7 pm elkiuMnp dinner tart Sunday of each month. 2 3(> p m at the church. Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 301 a m; Morning Wonhip 11 a m ; Evening Servirva. Youth 6 p.m.. Evening Wonhip 7 p.m . Wedneaday nud week prayer 7 p.m_; Wedneaday caravan program 7 p m FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N. Woodland Rd.. Lake Odessa. Pastor Richard Sessink. Church phone 3674621 Pastor's phone J74-89M. Sunday ■ Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.: Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; evening service 7:00 pm Wednesday ■ Bible Study 7:00pm OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Lacey. Father Ray Allen Phone623-2490 Sun day Massat9:00am STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST Wellman Rd at E State Rd. Rev. Charles Davenport. 119 Star SL.Spnng Arbor. Ml Ph. 517-750-2497. Sunday School 10 a m.. Wonhip Service 11 a.m. Mid-week Service PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, at Barrwille 4 mile* W n| NaxhviBeon M 79 Steven Retd. Paxlnr Worship Service 0:15 a.m . Sunday Church School anti Coffee Fellowship IU15 a m.; United Methodist Women lx. Tuesday each month FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor: Elmer J Faust On M-43 in Delton. Services • Worship 10 45 a m.; Sunday School 9-39-10:30. Evening Service 6pm; Untied Meth odist Women every fi.-sl Thursday. 7:» p m . United MethodiM Men every vreond Sunday. 7 30 a m INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton laiealed on M-43 in Delton. Pastor Sieve VanNatt. n Sandy Campbell. Sunday School Director. Sunday School io a.m . Family Worship and Bible Teaching II a m . Children's Church. II a.m.. Evening Servit * pm Wednesday Bible Study at 9 p Choir Practice at 7:50 pm LastFri <>l every month. Family Nighl at Ml p m at the church. Call 6X3-5391. HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH Hwy M-66 10 mi. S. of Nashville, Robert Lee Shot Is. Pastor Sunday • 9:45 am. Sunday School, 10:45 a.m. Worship Set vice. fi pm Young People Meeting. 7;0t» pm Evening Service. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Hour. Free counsel­ ing service on all problems Phone 616-75113866 or 963-171.1 ST CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, ►.••hvillr Father Robert F. Cnmni. Paator A miauoa of St. Row Catholic Churrh. Harting* Saturday Mtaa 6:30 p m Sunday Maaa 9.30 a m. 1 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH o( Nashville Phone 852 9719 Cornel Washington and State Leonard F Putnam. Pastor Service-- Sunday* ll 4’>a m Mnriuna Worship. In 45a in Fellowship. 11 a.m. Churrh School lor all .igv*. 6 to pm UMY F' Jr Hi uHl U M Y F Sr Hi. Bible Hour • all ugex. 1st Wednesday 7:to pm each month. Uniled Mefhodisl Women TRINITY’ GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville. Rev. J. G Boomer Sunday School 9:45 a.m.: Sunday Worship 11 :«> a m ; Evening Service 6:00 p m ; Bible Prayer. Wednesday. 7:W p.m NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillip* Sc Prator Lerter DeGrooL 852- Sunday rNnung Sotvkw 7pm. Wrdmarfay MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Cloverdale Rd . 5 miles south of Nash­ ville mile East of M-66 Pastor Marvin Poller. Phone852-0661. Sunday Services; Sunday School 10 a m : Morning Services 11 a m.: Evening Service 6 p.m.; Coltage Prayer meeting7:30p.m. Wednesday Woodland Area KII.PATRICK UNITED BRETHREN corner of Barnum Rd and M-66 Wood­ land Paator George Speas Phone 3572741 9 45 a.m Wonhip; Il am. Sunday School: Wednesday Prayer H p.m . W M.A 2nd Wednesday each month Adull C.E.. 2nd Salurdav each month. 8 p m WOODGROVE PARISH. Coat* Grow. Rfr, Phone 3674 37 Sunday church school 930 a m Wonhip aervKv 10 45 a m • choir 6 pm, youth faUowahip 7 30 pm Holy Commun■m first Sunday Of Mch Wonjen'* Frllowahip fmt Thuraday of meh month at 10 a.m. WiMlDLAND UNITED METHODIST UHURCH. Rev Consumer Hdlellinger Ptxme 367-39Ki 9 13 am Worship Service; 10:30 a m Sumin School. 7 30 p m Wednesday UMYF* Welcome The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: ZION LUTHERAN CHLRCH. Vaitu Rd . Woodland. TunoUre Rothfuaa. PaaUr. Sun­ day achoul eve.-y Sunday at 9:15, Sunday worship 1030. Coffee fellowahip follow­ ing Sunday worship on 2nd and 4 th Sun­ days each month. Luthersn Brotherhood mr*U I rt -Sunday. 7.30 pm Luther League meeta 2nd Sunday, 6:30 p.m. Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev. Phil Perklas. Pastor. 10 rm. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship; Junior Church. Nursery; 7 p.m. Worship. Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Family Night Missionary Society second Friday. 7 n.m. Potluck. Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST, ION Chm, St P.H.r Um, I-- - TIm.m -—J EM. _— . .er 7:00 pm. Wedneaday eventi^ meetinc at Y.C.W. Club* 7:00 t G rowing Church For Coauag Lord GALILEAN BAPTIST. lORlhSl. and N. Freeport Rd. Phone 945-5704 lu u.m Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Worship: 7 p.m. Evening Service; Wednesday • Prayer Meeting7:X p.m HtJPF. CHURCH OF' THE BKCTHREN. M-W North of Frerwrt at the Kent-Ionia Cmrntv tone. Rev. Ja me. Kimry. Chunk Srhu.il Hta.m.. Morning Wonhip 11 a m. Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL, io a m. Morning Services. 11:15 Sunday School. These are classes for all. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. 708 West Main Slreel Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School H:I5 am. Evening Worship 6 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Hwy M-.T7. just north “f M.ddlevjlle 795-9726 Rev W^^mh. Pa?7;M,rk J P*Mor of Youth •nd Edumtxm. Simday School 9.45 am. Morning Worship II a.m : Evening Service NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Si*"*11 Rev G,r7 Finkbeincr Phone 735-7429 Sunday Worship •T™"’0 « 7 pm : Wednes­ day Bible Study 7:30 p.m. PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 at Parma lee Road. Middleville **>■** K'fl Pa»«or Phone 8911585 Rev Charlex Doomtxn. Assis­ tant Pastor, phone 795-3466 First Service 9 am; Church School 10:15 a m . Second Service 11:15 a m ; Even­ ing Celebration C pm. ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE p“,or Ph""' 732 2M9 Sunday Mass ll a.m. McCallum JACOBS REXAU. PHARMACY Complete Preacripbon Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association church of the UNfTED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. The Church in tto Wildwood' Oto Lake Road Pa.tor Gary Brook*. Morning Wonhip 11 a m Sunday School 945 a m.. Evening Service 7 p.m; Prayer Mrvting and Youth Me tin* 7 pm. Thuraday-. Women* Mi»monary A**oculion firrt Thurwby of each month. 9.30 a.m. Hailing* and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. insurance for your Lifo. Home Business and Car E. W. BUSS COMPAHY A Gull -f- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Manh Rd . 2 mile* Supt Sunday School 9 45 am. Churrh Servm* 11 a m . 6 p m. Evening Servm. Wednnday 6;.1O pm SOC.K. 3 thro 6 gradea. 7 p.m Adult Pravrr and Bible Study Bua minulry weekly with Ron Moore Call 664 5413 for pickup REFORMED CHURCH m walk-in church with .4 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev M.irVlII Meeler Pn.i.M i__ ... MARTIN 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" • 118 S. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home , Y ‘ A MF.TIIODIUS Gun -ike Father DcnnU Boylan. Pu»inr Phone ,!«• smu Saturday Ma» 5 p tn Sunday Mas* » a m H iJSSTE" "“'"KMKU CHURCH. Dorter Road near Pine Lake Rev .tohn F Padgett. Pastor Sunday Woohip ti ao a m and 6 p m . Sundak : ('ho,r meet* each Monday- 6 Jip tn Walnut & S. Jefferson in Hostings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan P'l. < lit Ht'n’ ()F ORANGEVIIJ.E Nursery log m Midweek senx-exa* Kur1 K,'h Vl‘“' Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer Broadway and Center St. Fr. Shel­ don Harharh. Lrx-um Tenen* Scrvrrw Sunday. Mm* and Church School 10 a m GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1.302 S Hanovrr. Harting* lo-onard Davia. Paator Ph 948-2256 or !M-'eSM29 Sunday Sunday School 9:45 a m.. Wonhip 11 a m.. Youth 5 p m.. Evening Wonhip 6 p m. Frllowahip •nd Coffee 7:15 pm Nurwry for all vn vice*. Wednesday. CYC 6:45 p.tn.. prayer and Bible rtudy 7pm FIRST BAPTIST CHUHCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Huntings. Michigan 948 WitM Sunday Services Sunday School 9:30 a.m Morning Worship It) Via n . Evening Worship 6pm WwImxLn Family Night Adult Bible Study anil Prayer 7:oo pm Sacred Sound* Rehearsal 6:30 p.m Sunday mornirm service broadcast WBCII 8T ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 8. Jeffereoo. Father Roton F. Conauu. Putor Salurdny Mao* 4:30 p m.. Sunday FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway Rev David D Garrett Phone 948-2229 Parsonage. 915.1195 Church. Where a Chriuian experience makes you a member. 9:45 a m. Sund y School. 10:45 a m Worship Service: 7 pm. Fellowship Worship. 7 p.m Wednre>day Prayer STMATTHIAS ANChKAK CHURCH on McCann Rd m Irving Sunday Morning ■* Communion at 11:00 ’ Rt Rav. W ilLam O. Lew ia. Rretor HARVEST CHURCH, on M-43 five mile* •outh of Hastings. Pastor Larry Silverman. jWwor Paator Allan Welch Ph 948-8024 Service time* Tuesday night (prayer, praise, and worship) at 7 pm . Thunday night (Teaching service) at 7 p.m.. Sunday 9 30 a m. Sunday school for all age*. 10:31 a.m. manuna worship. 6 p m. evening wnrahin *Worda of Truth radw tooadcart daily at 2 pm on WDFPFM(95 3)aiaoon WMAXAMU4 80) at 3.15 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHU’ 'H. Bohwood and East State Road V15-9121 Rev Donald L Brail PaMor Sunday School IO:(X» a m Worship Service 11 roo a m. Evening Service6:00 p m. Prayer Meeting 7:<xi p m. Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Wr*t State Road Partor J T Crawmer Phooe 945-2285 Sunday School 9 45 a m . Wonhip 11.-00 am. Evening Servire 6 p.m . Wednewby Praiw Gathering 7 pm. THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Note). 12223 Chief Noonday Rd.. Gun Lake area Sunday Wonhip 10 a.m.. Tunday foapel «r.t«rt 7 pm, Saturday Bibleatudy 7 tun.. 3rd Fridv of Month Youth Concert 7 p.m. Phooa 795-7806. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. Ml North Michigan. .1 David Walker. Minister M5-2!Wt Sun Scrvicw It) a m Bible Study ll a.m. Evening Services 6 pm. Wednesday evening Bible Study 7 p tn HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 3C7 E MaohLl St. Heatings. Rav Marvin Sickm Ito Phone 945-5197. Services: Sunday School 1900 a.m. Mom CHRIST Oh LATTER-DAY SAINTS. S. Jtffaraon at Walnut. Kenneth Colburn. Pa»tor Home 69A8567 Sunday Schiol 10 am.. Wonhip 11a.m. 1 ing service 7JO p m. Wadnaaday mid-wash prayer meeting 7:30 ps PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. M-50 at BeU Rd. Rav. Don Palmar 10 am. Worship Ser­ vice. 11 a m. Suitfey School; 6:30 Evening Service. 7 30 Wednrediy Prayer Service. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, 600 Powrll Rd RumtIi A Sarver. Paator Phone 945-9224 Wonhip arrvkr 10710 a m . evening *ervwv 6y.m . rlaane* for *11 Saturday. 4.UU - 4.30 p.m WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST. 3185 N Broadway . Rev. Constance Heffelfmger. Pastor Ph. 367-3961. Church School 9 30; Worship Service II a m . Senior MYF7 o m TtiurMkiv rvenmu xtariing ui 7 pm Choir: U.M Women; Welcome Circle third W'edner Jay ol monlh. I p m. WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W Suta Rd. (Old Algonqwu School) Ptotar Jeff Arnett phana borne. 948-2792. church 948-2549 Sunday Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship 10:45 a m. evening atrvice 6:30 Hastings Area AUiONQUIN LAKE BIBLE ChuRUH. 2t>2.> Ainnrt Rd. INrk Tmorart. Paator. Churrh phanr 9UOMK2 Sunday Sehnul 9 45 a m.; Wonhip 11 a.su Junior Churrh 11 a m. hvvning Wonhip 7 pm.: Nunrry HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTLST. 904 Teny Lane. Phone 945-8884 Saturday xervicw. Sahtalh School 9:30 a m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Tuesday - Bible Study a*d Prayer Meeting. 7.30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1718 Paator. Sunday Service* 9:45 a tn. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Wonhip Service. 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday: 7.00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teena and Children Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHUHCH. Vecder Itoad. I Mile South ol M-50 between Darby and Na*h Hoatb PaMor. Bifi Stevens Phone6K3-ZII5. io a.m. Sunday School; 11 a m. Morning Wurhxip; 7 o'clock Sunday evening worship: 7:30 p m. Wednesday Prayer Service. from mornir HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 220 West Colfax SI. Bible Ix*clurv 9:to a.m.; Watchtower Study 10:45 a.m.; Tuesduv Congregation Bible Study a p m : ThurMlay - Theocratic School .:3D. Service meet)ng8-3U FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH. 502 Eoat Grand St Mark J. Hiahmm. Paator. Ph -FU'IU C—J__O.i i . WOODHURY UNITFJ) IIRFTHREN. ju*l off M-4MI N. uf M-3il. in Village of Woodbury Itomir Duunr Walter. Phone 374-7251. Worship *rrvirr 9 311 u.m.; Sunday Nrhonl 1U-.45 a n, . Youth F'rllnw•hip Wrdureday 7 p.m.. Bible St«ly and CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner ol 1x1 and 2nd Ave.. Lake Odessa Pastor George Speas. Phone 374-8756. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School • 10:00 a.m Evening Service - 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Eve. • Prayer Meeting • 7:30 p. m LAKEWOOD UNITED pm Thursday Prayer mrrtuig 7 p.m; Thuraday tarn cluaat* and Pnmary Advn; turn 7 pm. Nuraery provided for all wrvicw We welnxne alT GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St Michael Anton. Paator. Ph- 9459414. Sunday. June 19 • 8:00 Wonhip (early a-rvicrl 10:30 Wonhip. 915 Church School (all age*) Monday thru Friday. June 20-24 9-11 JO VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Pre- METHODIST Odaaaa. Rav Jamaa Hulrtt. Paator. Worship 8:30 and 11 cm.; Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. CENTRAL UNTTED METHODIST. 912 Fourth Avs. Rar. Sttphtn Keller. Ph 3748861, Church School 945 in, Wonhip LAKEWOOD BAITLST. Pa.U>r Daryl Kauffman. :|67-4555. Acron irom the high •Chnni. 7180 Vehe Rd . M-S0. Sunday School 1O.«) a.m ; Worship Srrvicr 11:00 am Evening Smncv 6 30 p m: V.vdneaday Pniyrr Meeting 7.:U> pm CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 tJCfMHV I NITEU METHODIST CHI He'll I mile* FI ixi l! ?i Steven Heid. I'uMiir SumLiy < htirch School lo ton m . UnridupService II .toa in I lilted McHiihIi-i Women IM WednewLiy each month Cfll l«'ll OF JESl S CHRIST L\TTf:RDAV SAINTS Misting ..t StC F; Bond Sunday Sari'.nmn’ mcrting 9 !•■ a ni . -Sunday .s<-hn>il in i»i .i <n Branch Proitlcnf Datid McMoniglc I’how I 698 9849 ur 945- NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH. Mark Wade 531'' Roehler Rd Phone 7638287 Sunday School III a m : Worship 11 “Reach Out Singers” to appear here July 7 A live, concert of contemporary Christian music will be performed by the “REACH OUT SINGERS" on Thursday, July7, 7:30 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, Hastings. The 1983 “Reach Out Program” features familiar hymn, gospel music, medleys and choruses, and is planned with an emphasis on bringing hope to people of all ages. The "REACH OUT SINGERS" are a ministry of Outreach for Christ International based in Sioux Falls. S.D. Since 1978 groups have sung and witnessed in 19 foreign countries and over 40 states. Members are selected by national auditions, as well as auditions at local concerts. There are six groups of REACH OUT SINGERS on tour this summer, traveling in the USA, Canada, Scandinavia, Central and Eastern Europe. A love offering will be gathered to help defray expenses. Grace Lutheran Church invites you to come and bring a friend. Eva A. Fewless Andrew Niesen McEnaney iatrator. 3744274 or 374-7406 Saturday CHRISTIAN REFORMED 620 Sutth BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School to a m Worship 8753 Worship Hour 9.30 am.. FeDowihip Hour 1030 am., Church School 11 sm. DON’T LET THE FEAR OF FAILURE PREVENT YOU FROM TRYING ^here is a saying we should heed, No matter where or when: If at first you don't succeed. Try, try again! BRADENTON. FLA. - Mrs. Eva A. Fewless, 84, of Bradenton, Fla., former long time Hastings resident, died Wednesday, June 29,1983, at the Blake Memorial Hospital in Bradenton. Arrangements are pending from the Wren Funeral Home. Thomas Michael Dorman SPRING LAKE - Mr. Thomas Michael Dorman, 43 of Spring Lake, formerly of Hastings, was dead on arrival at Mercy Hospital, Muskegon, Monday, June 27, 1963, following an auto accident in Ottawa County. He was bom April 24, 1940 in Conneaut, Ohio, the son of Miles and Harriet (Smith) Dor­ man. He came to Hastings in 1945 and moved to Canton, Ohio in 1953, where he graduated from Glenwood High School in 1958. He at­ tended Kent State College for one year. He worked on a Great Lakes freighter for a short time before moving to Spring Lake in 1960. He had been employed in the con­ struction business since that time. He was a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, an avid collector of antique cars and a member of the Grand Haven Antique Car Club. He is the loving father of two daughters, Suzanne and Kristine Dorman, of Spring Lake; two sons, Michael Dorman of Spring Lake and Lewis Dorman of Grand Haven. His parents, Miles and Harriet Dorman of Hastings and a sister, Mrs. John (Kathleen) Crane of Hastings, also survive. Memorial services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 30 from the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. The Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiated. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or to Charlton Park's special fund to restore Mr. Charlton’s 1909 Buick. This adaptation's been decreed FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green St . Hostings. Ph (616)9459574 Myrnn K Williams. Minister. Mi«» Frnncre Home. I hr of Chnrtian FiluraUon Sunday. July 3 1983 9 30 am Worship. 10:30 * m Coffee Fellowship. 10,3tl a m Radio Hniadra^t. WBCH FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. H*. ung*. Michigan Willard H Curti* Mini* day. July 3 - Mnrnmit Worship 930 Nuri.'BCHAM and FM “ '<» Churrh Consani planting a tree. And right in the middle of the page, Father Consani’s photogenic, bespectacled, smiling face About 200 parishioners filled the church basement at St. Rose Sunday to say goodbye to their beloved Pastor. He has been reassigned to Holy Angel’s Parish in Sturgis beginning July 7. He came to Hastings from Mattawan in Dec., 1977 after 5K years at the St. Bosco Parish. ST. EDWARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. HOPE UNITED METHODBT CHURCH M-37 South at M-79 Jock Buttolomn. putor. phone 945-4996 Rohm Fulhr! choir director Sunday achedulc 9J0 Fellowvhip and coffee. 955 Sunday Jtowvil 11:00 Morning Wonhip, 6.-00 Youth Mm<- am Coffee Hour.945a.m Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship Service HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHlTtCIL |trj E WmatLiwr. Avr klmiMer S...H |bvi« SumLn Wor>hi|i ti:8l am Frik>w>-hi|i 111 :«i to 11 i»•.. in Hihk S. b..I 11 <*i a ni tn 12<Xl n.«>n W.*tn<--dn Hihk- Study rnil I •1lo»-)it|i 7 :ui to n'to |> m Phork917.-20711 Father John Consani of the St. Rose Churc, never one to complain, has been heard to exclaim “I never get my picture in the paper." So last Sunday, at a gathering for the departing Consani, Mel Jacobs, owner of JAd Graphics, presented Consani with a special edition Banner, featuring a whole page of Consani photographs. Father Consani with a children’s choir. Father Consani playing guitar. Father When baseball season beckoned: If at first you don't succeed, Try playing second! Your chosen faith is guaranteed To give you good advice; So if at first you don't succeed, This message should suffice; For there's a lesson of your creed That cannot be denied: Remember that you CAN'T succeed If you have never tried! — Gloria Nowak Roxie Lucille Lewis MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Roxie Lucille Lewis, 75, of Barlow Lake. Middleville, died Saturday morning, June 25. 1983 at Provincial House in Marshall. She was bom Nov. 9.1907 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Albert and Nellie Willison. She married James Ken Lewis on May 13, 1933. Mrs. Lewis is survived by her husband. James; two sons. James (). Lewis of Elkhart. Ind. and Fritz C Lewis of Olivet; nine grandchildren; and four great - grand­ children. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. June 28 from the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville The Rev Noel Vanek officiated. Burial was in Coman Cemetery. Middleville... SHELBYVILLE - Andrew Niesen McEnaney, 10, of 4289 Harmony Dr., Gun Lake, Shelbyville, died Saturday evening, June 25, 1983 at Blodgett Medical Center in Grand Rapids, following accidental injuries. Andrew was born Oct. 4, 1972 in Dallas, Tex., the son of John E. and Gayle (Niesen) McEnaney. He would have, been a sixth grader at the Delton-Kellogg Middle School' this fall. He had lived the past seven years at Gun Lake, having moved there with his parents from Euness, Tex. He was a member of Shelbyville United Methodist Church and was very active in the Little League Baseball Program'. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Courtney; two brothers, John E. and Shawn P., all at home; his maternal grand­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Niesen of Phoenix, Ariz.; paternal grandmother, Mrs Virginia McEnaney of Lansinj; and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 28 at 11 a.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. The Rev. Gerald Welsh officiated. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Little League Baseball - Delton-Kellogg Community Recreation Program. Homer Dochow CALEDONIA - Mr. Homer Dochow, 88, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 22, 1983. Mr. Dochow is survived by two nieces, Very) Erickson of Alto and Marian Bera of Rockford; a nephew, Robert W. Petchauer, D.C. of West Olive; nine great-nieces, among whom are Cynthia Paavola and Doris Kelch, both of Alto. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 24 from the Roetman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia. The Rev. J. B. Stutts of the Woodbrook Cathedral officiated. In­ terment followed in Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements were by Roetman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia. Roxie Seese ALTO - Mrs. Roxie Seese, 66, of 7298 Pratt Lake Ave., died Saturday, June 18, 1983 at her home, after a long illness. She was born Nov. 8. 1906, the daughter of Peter and Lucy < Yoder) Stahl. She was a life long resident of Bowne Township. She married Francis Seese Aug. 13, 1925. Le preceded her in death on Oct 23,1974. She was a member of the Hope Church of the Brethren. Freeport. Mrs. Seese is survived by her children. Mrs. Car) tTreva) Fox. Calvin Seese, and Harold Seese. all of Alto; eight grand­ children; and eight great ■ grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday. June 21 from the Hope Church of the Brethren. The Rev James Kinsey and the Rev. Willis Stamen officiated. Burial was in Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. �The Hostings Banner, Thursday, June 30, 1983 — Page 5 Social^leu/5 . . what's cookin by Elaine Gilbert This Week Featuring.... Mathis to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Humphrey and McElliott exchange marriage vows Panfil-Burmaster united in marriage Martha Panfil and Brian Burmaster were united in marriage on Saturday, June 4 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. The Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Reverend Robert Consani and Reverend Charles Fischer, cousin of the bride. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. John Panfil of Hastings and Mr. •md Mrs. Donald Burmaster of Tulsa, Okla. Jane Panfil was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Tess Panfil, Denise Burmaster and Dawn Burmaster, all sisters of the couple. Brent Burmaster, twin brother of the groom, served as best man. Groom­ smen were Brad and Barry Burmaster, brothers of the groom, and Bruce Fine. Niece and nephew of the groom, Jennifer and Erik Crook, were junior bride and ring bearer The wedding music was provided by organist Marty Shaw and soloist Cindy Bender. A reception was held at the Grand Rapids Hilton Inn. Honored guests were grand­ parents of the bride, Mrs. Anthony Panfil of Grand Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. Clement Dansard of Monroe. Following a honeymoon in the Virgin Islands, the couple will reside in Raleigh, N.C. The wedding celebration was also the first Burmaster reunion attended by all seven children in two years. Family members traveled to Hastings from Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and North Carolina. Volmering-Musser are united in marriage Miss Carolyn Volmering, Sparta, and Larry Neil Musser, also of Sparta, were unitedin marriage on Saturday. June 18.1983 al Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ruth Mich. Father Loren Kalinowski of­ ficiated at the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Volmering of Ruth, Mich, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Musser of Vermontville. Joan Dodd of Knoxville, Tenn., sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Jan Morell. Mary Lou Pawlowski, Yvonne Allen, and Louise Morell, all sisters of the bride. Jeff Kemell of Chicago was best man. The groomsmen were David Musser. Garry Musser, Tom Winegar and Mike Orman. Ushers wre Robert Volmering and Bryan Cullens. After a two-week honeymoon to northern Michigan, the couple will reside at 228 Circle Dr., Sparta, Mich. Mary Lynn McElliott and William Russell Humphrey were united in marriage on Saturday. May 21, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kalamazoo. Officiating the af­ ternoon ceremony was Father Leroy White. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. McElliott of Elk Rapias. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Humphrey of Delton. Miss Gina Patrico of Washington was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Julie McGlinnen of Mt. Clemens. Miss Karen Zelenak of East Lansing, and Miss Nan LaCombe of Wyandotte. Miss Jill Campbell of Delton was the flowergirl. Mr. Ray Moeller of Kalamazoo was best man. Groomsmen were Mr. Mike Goheen of North Carolina, Mr. Jeff Boze of Delton, and Mr. Lew Buchanan of Kalamazoo. A reception and wedding dance followed the ceremony at Don Neal's in Kalamazoo. The bride is a graduate of Clintondale High School of Mt. Clemens and is currently at­ tending Western Michigan University. The groom is a graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School and of Western Michigan University and is employed by the Cardiac Research Dept, of the Upjohn Company in Kalamazoo. Following a honeymoon in Bermuda, the couple are now residing in Kalamazoo. Joyce Weinbrecht Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Mathis, of 11408 Letch's Lane, Delton, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a small family reception. Maynard Mathis and the former Luavelta Jewel were married on July 9, 1933 at Dayton. Tenn. Mr. Mathis worked 18 years with F.J. Skidmore and Son Construction Co. of Battle Creek as job supervisor, then with Mid-West Engineering of Adrian as job supervisor until his retirement in April of 1968. Mrs. Mathis worked 25 years for Post Cereal. The Mathis lived in Battle Creek before moving to their present address in 1966. They have three children: Mr. and Mrs. R. Lenvil Mathis of Bellevue, Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Catherine) Stafford of Allen Park, and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Mathis of Battle Creek. Another daughter, Mrs. Frances Collins of Delton, is deceased. They also have 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Wilsons to celebrate 25th anniversary and Mrs. Clarence Wilson of 1272 W. Hastings will celebrate their an open house at July 4,1 p.m. - 6 p.m. children: Debbie Dana Knickerbocker; and Ron Wilson. Everyone is welcome, but please, no gifts. Former Hastings resident to turn 100 Smith-Laurie engagement told Mahan-Thomas engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mahon of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, April E. Mahon, to Larry L. Thomas, son of the late Phyllis and Richard Thomas. April is a 1981 graduate of Maple Valley and is employed by Barry County Medical Care Facility. Larry, a 1978 graduate of Maple Valley, is employed by Quality Hardwoods of Sunfield. An Aug. 20,1983 wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Smith of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Felicity Rose, to Timothy James Laurie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin L. Laurie of Nashville. Felicity is a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1982 graduate of Westbrook Beauty College, Grand Rapids, and is currently employed at Hairstyles by Pat. Tim is a 1981 p*aduate of Maple Valley High School and is currently self-employed at Nashville Auto Body. A Jan. 21 wedding is being planned. Harry Johnsons to observe 50th anniversary Texter-Carter announce engagement Hill-Nichols announce their engagement Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hause. Jr. and Mr. William Hill are happy to announce the engagement and approaching wedding of their daughter. Teressa Ljnn Hill, to Mervin C. Nichols, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin A. Nichols. The wedding is July 9, 5 p.m., at the Algonquin Lake Bible Church. 2625 W. Airport Rd. Reception follows immediately at the Local 414 UAW Hall, 121 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. All friends ,and relatives are cordially invited. Due to the couple living out of state, a money tree is advised. Due to short notice, no invitations were sent. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Texter of 4173 Cloverdale Rd. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Julie Ann. to Virgil Jay Carter, son of Virgil and Clara Carter of 113 New Durham Estates. West­ ville, Ind. Julie is a 1981 graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School and is now a student at Kellogg Community College. Jay is a 1978 graduate of Westville High School in Indiana and is presently employed at the Beer Company of Battle Creek. An August wedding is being planned. Foster-Johnson engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Donald Foster of Boyne Falls, Mich, announce the engagement ot their daughter. Nancy Jean, to Charles D. Johnson, son of Helen Miller of Hastings. The bride-elect is employed at H & H Plastics of Grand Rapids Here fiance is employed at Cleveland’s Men's Wear of Hastings The couple will reside in Hastings after a July 23 wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Johnson of Nashville will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with an "open house” from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. July 10. at the Nashville Methodist Church Community House. The open house is being hosted by their children and families: their son and daughter-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry (Janice) Johnson, and Mr. and Mrs. William (Marylin) Olmstead. Harry and the former Geraldine Olmstead were united in marriage on July 6. 1933 in Nashville. They have lived in Nashville all their married lives, and since Harry retired from his furniture business in 1972, now winter in Bradenton. Fla. The couple has one son and two grand­ children. Friends and neighbors are invited to share the happy occasion. Your presence is the only gift desired. Marriage Licenses: Nelson Haight. Middleville. 35 and Peggy Roy. Middleville, 33. Dwayne Barcroft. Nashville. 22 and Kellie Sulcer. Nashville. 20. Lester Godbey. Nashville. 41 and Paula Wood. Nashville 31. Richard Gardner. Nashville. 42 and Shirley Godbey. Nashville, 38. Harn- Holtrust, Hastings, 51 and LaVonna Woodmansee. Hastings, 46. Francisco Montes. Shelbyville. 21 and Christine Boyle. Shelbyville. 19. Thomas (isterbrock.* Middleville. 26 and Linda Kenney. Wheaton, III.. 33. Thomas Froslund. Hickory Corners. 42 and Judith Dewey. Hickory Corners. 45. Former Hastings resident Edith L. Smith will celebrate her 100th birthday on July 10. Edith Lombard, the daughter of John T. and Malvina (More) Lombard, was born July 10, 1883 in Hastings. She had two younger sisters, Anzoletta (Mrs. Clinton J. Lahr) of Hastings, who died in 1963, and Franc (Mrs. Claude A. Pierson) of Pasadena, Calif., who died in 1978. Edith attended the Second Ward Elementary School and graduated from Hastings High School on June 2, 1902. She also attended a seminary in Kalamazoo and Oberlin College in Ohio where she studied piano and pipe organ. Edith married Donald David Smith, son of Judge and Mrs. Clement M. Smith of Hastings, on Feb. 14, 1906. After their marriage, the Smiths lived in several large cities in the United States. In Sept. 1942, they returned to Hastings to spend their retirement years. Donald passed away in Nov. 1965. Mrs. Smith was active in several Hastings organizations. She is a member of the First United Methodist Church (which she and Donald joined in 1895), the United Methodist Women, and the Hastings Women’s Club. Her interest in the Barry County Historical Society and a hobby of writing led her to write the 100-year account of the National Bank of Hastings and the 135-year history of the Methodist Church for the Hastings Centennial Celebration in 1971. In 1974. Mrs. Smith moved to Petoskey to be near her daughter. Gertrude A. Solms. She has two other daughters, Margaret J. Reif (Mrs. Harold A.) of Minneapolis, Minn, and Sue Smith of Haslett. She has four grandchildren and five great - grand­ children. plus several nieces and nephews. The family will join in a quiet celebration at their Bay View, Mich, cottage. Cards may be sent to Sue Smith, P.O. Box 1025, Bay View. MI 49770, phone 616-347-3530 or Gertrude Solms. 616-347-3546; Mrs. Edith L. Smith, 806 Arlington No. 8, Petoskey, MI 49770. Area Births: It’s a GIRL James and LaRae Crawmer. Hastings, June 24,9:25 p.m., 7 lb. 7 oz.; Bill and Debbie Hall. Hastings. June 27, 1:22 a.m., 8 lb. 13 oz.; Bruce and Terry Newton. Lake Odessa, June 27. 3:15 a.m., 7 lb. 14h oz. It’s a BOY Nolan and Debbie Golden. Lake Odessa. June 24 , 8.37 p.m.. 8 lb. 1>2 oz.; Vema Homister, Hastings. June 25.11:35 p.m,7lb.; Kelly and Keith Jones. Vermontville. June 26. 3:01 p.m.. 9 lb. 3 oz. ■ Joyce Weinbracht, administrator of Provincial House in Hastings, has a recipe for macaroni salad that she says is her daughter Judy's favorite. Joyce adapted it from a large quantity recipe the Grange uses. Joyce Weinbrecht has a “Do it now” philosophy. If there’s something a person wants to do, make the opportunity and the time to do it “now” if at all possible, Joyce believes. She gives that advice to others and follows it herself. That’s what she did when she wanted to pursue her education as an adult. She didn’t just think about going back to school sometime in the unforeseen future or wait until it wasn’t feasible. This August Joyce will receive her master's degree in public administration. Born in Woodland and a graduate of Woodland High School before it consolidated with Lakewood, Joyce thought she wanted to be a teacher when she attended college in Huntington, Indiania for a year. She then spent seven years living in Albuquerque, New Mexico and worked as a bookkeeper for Walgreen Pharmacy before she had an inkling that she would enter the field of nursing and eventually become the ad­ ministrator of Provincial House in Hastings. Joyce moved back to Hastings in 1954 and went to work as a nurse’s aide on the 3-11 shift at the Barry County Medical Care facility in 1966. It was her supervisor Doris Greenfield who was instrumental in en­ couraging Joyce to get a degree and become an RN. Joyce enrolled at Kellogg Community College in 1968 and continued to work fulltime at the facility. She received an associate degree in nursing two years later. Again she decided to hit the books, this time at Western Michigan University where she earned a bachelor of science degree in health services on the day she celebrated her 50th birthday. But that wasn’t the end of her studies either. Joyce began work on a master's degree which she will receive this August from WMU. She credits “good family support" for managing to juggle studying while handling the duties of full-time positions. Attending Western also meant driving many miles over the years in all kinds of weather. “I think I drove 30 miles for every hour,” she said. While at the facility, she also became the daytime supervisor and worked as the in­ service director and as a charge nurse. Joyce has been the administrator at Provincial House since May 29. 1979. One of her continual goals since she has been involved in nursing home care is to make it "a more humanizing process" for the patients as well as their families. "It shouldn't be thought of as the end of the line. A third of our patients go home." Joyce believes m the personal touch too. Within two weeks she had memorized ail the patients names when she started at Provincial House. Currently, there are 113 patients and 118 staff members. Besides her career, Joyce's interests revolve around her skills as a nurse and a person who cares about the aged. She is active with the Barry County Red Cross and serves on the advisory council of the South­ west Michgian Commission on Aging. As a Red Cross volunteer, Joyce serves as the disaster director of nursing and also is in charge of the free blood pressure clinics that are held at county COA meal sites. Having a home with two acres of lawi and garden keeps her busy too But plants and gardening — especially raising iris — are hobbies she enjoyr. Canoeing is a favorite activity and Joyce says she usually plans three to four canoe trips per year. As a history buff, she is interested in genealogy and hopes to complete research, which has been on the back burner lately, about her father's side of the family. Joyce also is a member ?f the local Moose and American Legion, the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, and Barry County Historical Society. Joyce's husband Frank is retired. His most recent position was with the MC Pole Barn business in Delton. The couple has two children: Frank who works in maintainance at Provincial House and Judy who is the manager of Pizza Hut in Hastings. When Judy’s having a meal at home, her mother says her favorite dish is a macaroni salad. Joyce says the salad "is an old recipe they made at theGrange by the tub...I’ve reduced it down.” She said the salad can be made with either shell or elbow macaroni. Joyce’s Macaroni Salad Ingredients: 2-cups macaroni cooked, rinsed, and drained: 4-eggs, hard boiled and diced; 3 or 4 green onions, diced; 6-radishes, diced; 1-small green pepper, diced; */4-cup pickle relish; 'j-cup Miracle Whip salad dressing; h-cup cole slaw dressing; 1teaspoon prepared mustard; and salt and pepper to taste. Combine last 5 ingredients and allow to stand 10-minutes. Fold in macaroni, eggs, onions, radishes and green peppers. Mix well. Chill one-hour or longer and serve. �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, June 30. 1983 — Page 6 Banner&/-^0UTL00K! *^ri/iC<Where-To-Go,What-To-Do,What-To-BuyJ A number of entertaining events highlight the upcoming 4th of July local weekend Lake Odessa's "Art in the Park" returns this Saturday with approximately 150 artists and exhibitors expected to be on hand to chow their goods. The annual event is being again held in conjunction with the Lake Odess Fair which starts today and runs through July 4. Thank You for making us feel so welcome! We are new and still learning... “Our goal is to provide good food and good service.” GARY * CARLA R1ZOR, OWNERS AND OPERATORS KttchMepemat 11 •un.,Mtving •« 10p.m. Monday thru Thursday,'M12 MHntght Friday and Saturday ------------------------------------- -----------------------------—____ County Seat Couttqe 126 S. JEFFERSON HASTINGS A host of entertaining events is planned this weekend around the county during the three-day 4th of July holiday. Combined with the many recreational opportunities in the area — be it swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking, or other — the schedule of events offers plenty for the “stay al homer". Lake Odessa's 49th Fair highlights that schedule. Kicking off today, it runs through the 4th. Today's activities include a midway special of of five hours of rides — 1 to 6 p.m. — for $3.50 per person. Lightweight horse racing at 5:45 p.m. will be the evening's grandstand entertainment. It’s also Senior Citizen’s Day with anyone 65 years or older admitted for half price into the grandstand. A parade through the downtown, starting at 10 a.m., kicks off Friday. Later that day a new attraction. The Honeybee’s Mud Wrestlers, appears before the grandstand at 7:30 p.m. Saturday is highlighted by Midget Auto Racing at 7 p.m., Sunday by children's gumes and contests during the afternoon and lightweight horsepulling and a fireworks display that e.ening, and Monday by the demolition derby and more fireworks. Harness racing and numerous 4-H judging, as well as many other events, fill out the fiveday event. are among the itinerary. The event is being put on by the Caledonia Jaycees. Nashville has a couple of entertainments planned for the weekend. On Sunday aerialists, acrobats, elephants, clowns, and other performers make an appearance as the Ford Bros. Circus comes to town. The event, which starts at 3 p.m., is sponsored by the Maple Valley Recreational Development Corp, as a fundraiser for the Riverside Park Project. Advance tickets are on sale for reduced prices at several Nashville businesses. Tickets will also be available .or regular prices al the gate. On Saturday the “Freedom Jam", a 12hour show of gospel music, takes place at Sandyland. just outside town on M-79. The show starts at 10 a.m. and admission is $5. I " 1 • pottery • line arts • furniture • beautiful gifts Local Fireworks Hastings’Algonquin Lake on Monday. Lake Odessa Fair '^ivi^crro^ UriDunn ll7W.Stot.St Hooting*. Mich. L g J* Poft.r g Propril Phon. (616) 945-9410 Sunday & Monday Gun Lake Griai and Saturday R«ataur*nt Caledonia 139 E. Court St. Hostings Saturday Lake Odessa has more than the fair going on this weekend. Saturday the area Arts Commission puts on its ninth annual "Art in the Park', starting at 10 a.m. and running till 5 p.m. This year’s festival has approximately 150 artists and craftspeople registered to exhibit Continued Page 7 open 24 hours Monday 8:00 a-an. to tomday 4:00 a.m. CLOSED . MONDAY, JULY 4 DAILY SPECIALS ...For supper hour. — All Home-Style Cooking — LUNCHEON SOUP 'n SANDWICH SPECIALS Mexican Food SERVED WEDNESDAY 8 SATURDAY Hastings has two big events planned over the weekend, both taking place on Monday. Starting at noon, Charlton Park will be the site of an Old Fashioned July 4th celebration. Games and contests for young and old alike are planned, along with a background a patriotic and old time music. Also on hand will be food to eat and a beer tent. Later that night, over at Algonquin Lake, the traditional fireworks display takes place at dusk. Wet burritos, tacos, taco salad, chips ’n cheese. Cinnamon Rolls and Fresh Baked Pies. Try our famous... Caledonia also plans an Independence Celebration, their's being on Saturday at the town park. A variety of activities have been scheduled with an 11 a.m. parade starting them off. A chicken Bar-B-Q, pony rides, kids rides, games and contests, softba.l, and tireworts Burger Chef Rotisserie Broiled Broiled on a spit to a beautiful golden brown. Plump and succulent be­ cause it’s been cooked the proper way, seasoned with delicate spices, basting in it’s own natural juices as it slowly turns on the spit. Great tasting — great for you. Order a whole or half chicken to go. Or a half or quarter chicken platter with fries, Texas toast and salad bar. Chicken Joel AAobus is one of several entertainers performing at this year's "Art in the Pork" event at Lake Odessa. Mabus is making his first appearance at the event, but a couple of other favorites are making return engagements. Caner of State St aad Jeffenoa II Hastiogs (SERVED AFTER 4:00 P.M.) In Hastings, Burger Chef becomes ftedet’s this summer! Things are al* ready starting to happen. Like the in­ stallation of the bigger and improved so successful in the past. Like the donut shop. The 99c breakfast special. The Tuesday night Mariner special with all the fish and salad you can eat salad bar! A little more seating, if for 2.99! Dining will continue to be you're in a real hurry! Some remodel­ fast...fun..and ing and rearranging. But, the good your eyes on Burger Chef in Hastings, stay economical! Keep same soon to be Rodee’s. a great place for friendly people. The same manage­ a great taste. Bring the whole family! things the same. The ment. In fact, everything that's been Sincerely yours, Dave and Pat Rodenbeck, Owners Brian Coffman, General Manager 911 W. STATE, HASTINGS OPEN: Mon. thru Frt. »to 5. Saturday * to 5:30 �The Hastings Banner. Thursday, June 30. 1983 — Page 7 Weekend action abounds their goods. In addition several musicians will be on hand throughout the day. They include: Ray Kamalay, the Hill People, the Irish Duo ( musicians and dancers who perform traditional Irish and Welsh tunes), and Joel Mabus. Plenty of food and a number of activities for the children will also be part of the festivities. Faith Gospel Singers and The Rissen Cousins who are from the Middleville and Wayland areas. The concert is free, but a goodwill offering will be taken. ■■■couponIHB Celebrate the 4th of July Historic Bowens Mills, the site of a restored grist mill and a museum, celebrates the holiday with an outdoor gospel concert on Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. by the old Mill Pond. The concert will feature two groups — The at... Cone Zone Gun Lake has planned a fireworks display over Murphy’s Point for Saturday. beginning at dusk, with Sunday as the rain date. The area, as it does every summer weekend, has a variety of recreational of­ ferings to choose from. Weather willing, the three beaches at Yankee Springs State Park with their ad­ jacent picnic areas and playground equip­ ment should be in full use. There are also five hiking trails, ranging from a half mile to five miles, to trek on. Throughout the county are a number ol other recreational alternatives. They in­ clude: canoe and fishing boat rentals, golf courses, roller skating, horseback riding, bowling, taking in a movie, eating out. shopping, touring the local points of interest, or just driving along the many scenic routes. Wool Sale With three sondy beaches on hand. Yankee Springs State Park promises to be a busy place this holiday weekend. As always the area has a number of recreational possibilities. In Hastings, meonwhiie, the 4th of July will be celebrated at Charlton Pork with an “old fashioned celebration". ICE CREAM • peanut butter cup • heavenly hash • kuku kow • blue moon • chocolate chip mint • butter pecon • strawberry • cherry-vanilla Coupon good only Friday - Monday, July 1st - 4th. CONE ZONE m Cwt St (behind the Courthouse) OPEN: 11 U1.-1I p.B. daily ■■■■■coufonHHBIHH Open 4th of July 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 10% Off PENDLETON Sponged and Shrunk. (READY TO SEW) Washable - CARLETON WOOLS (PRE SHRINK BEFORE SEWING) SALE ENDS SATURDAY, JULY 16th "the complete fabric store" Mwuwffiiww* mkw i!««." twagr. «-■*»» MM « Ml- 9MI :■ r» 'till' ® « SWK ■■ :■ ■ *«n wmmmu* 9- H«•«-aw R'-asratssrl ^rr=fl 218 E Side S« Hastings Mi 49058 945 9673 HOURS: Mon thru Sot. 9 to 5 30 Friday lilTp.m. STARTS JULY 1st julyXTUNL 7:15 and 9:15 Friday and Saturday 7:15 p.m. Other Nights For your independence..' — CLOSED MONDAY — Door* Open at 6:30 P.M. in US PAY THE TAXES! VALUABLE COUPON <: See us NOW! ! 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Each glass features a camping adventure of Charlie Brown, Lucy Woodstock. Linus, or Snoopy All designed especially for McDonald^ and you by Charles Schulz. Collect all five— a different glass every week So come on in to McDonalds today And share the fun with ihe most lovable bunch of campers around' 1215 W. State St., Hastings PE ANUTS CHARACTERS c I960 19M l»e '960 '965 '968 '97' Un>MdF«Mur»SyntMA* '"C Infant summer sunsuits 3.99 to 4.99 Orig. *5.50 to *7. Toddler girls sundresses. JCPenney All childrens summer apparel 30% off All curtains and curtain accessories All Patterns 50* 75% off All fabric remnants. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 4th of July (Monday) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shop your JCPenney Catalog Phone 945-9537 �The Hostings Bonner, Thursdoy. Juno 30. 1903 — Page 8 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF KENT JOSEPH WILLIAMS. PLAINTIFF. VS BEVERLY L. WILLIAMS. DEFENDANT. FILE NO. 78-35435 DM ORDER FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE C. Ronald Van Buren P-21709 Attorney lor Plaintiff Cavid A. Dimmers Attorney for Defendant AT A SESSION OF SAID COURT HELD IN THE COURTHOUSE IN THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS. MICHIGAN ON THE 15th DAY OF JUNE. 1983: PRESENT: HONORABLE JUDGE BOUCHER. CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the followmg described property be sold at public sale to the h ghest bidder on the 3rd day of August. 1983. at 10:30 o'clock in the forenoon of the same day at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan. NW FRL % Sec 31-3-8. E: com at NW cor th S 83 rods along W Sec line, th E 851 ft para to N Sec in th N 83 rds parra to W Sec Ln. th W along N Sec In to pob. Ex par 246 ft E & W by 387 ft N « S SE cor Also ex S Vi NW frl '/« Sec 31-3-8, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT the following Notice of Sale shall be published in the Hos­ tings Banner newspaper for unce each week for six succes­ sive weeks prior to the date of sale and shall be posted at least six weeks or 42 days prior to the sale and displayed in three pub­ lic places in the City of Hastings. Michigan and posted in three public places in the Township of Hastings. Barry County. Mich. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE ON FORECLOSURE Public notice is hereby given, that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Order of Sale entered by the Circuit Court for the County of Kent. State of Michigan on the Sth day of November, >982 in favor of Joseph Williams against Beverly L. Williams. I shall offer for sale to the highest bidder, at a public sale to be held at the East door of the Barry County Court­ house on the 3rd day of Aug., 1983 at 10:30 o'clock in the fore­ noon. the following described real estate: NW frl % Sec 3-3-8, Ex com at NW cor th S 83 rods along W Snc line, th E 851 ft para to N Sec In th N 83 rds parra to W Sec In. th W along N Sec In to pob. Ex par 246 fl E & W by 387 ft N « S SE cor Also ex S % NW frl ’/. Sec 3! 1-8. Hostings Township, Barry County. Michigan. There shall be a six (6) month redemption period. Total lien to be foreclosed is $9,000.00 plus costs and attor­ ney fees. C. Ronald Van Buren P-21709 Attorney for Plaintiff 1005 4th Ave. Lake Odessa. Ml. 48849 GEORGE V. BOUCHER CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE APPROVED BY: David A. Dimmers Attorney for Defendant DRAFTED BY: C Ronald Van Buren P-21709 Attorney for Plaintiff 1005 4th Ave. Lake Odessa. Ml. 48849 616-374-8823 Examined. Countersigned * Entered DOROTHY DE WITT Deputy County Clerk ATTEST: A TRUE COPY DOROTHY DE Win Deputy County Clerk (7-21) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions ola certain mort­ gage made the 6th day al Dec ember. 1978. by Sharon M. Bell, as mortgagors, to the United Slates of America, as mort­ gagee. end - ecorded on Decem­ ber 6. 1978. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Libor 239 of mortgages on panes 486-489: on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this Notice twenty thousand, nine hundred, ninety-nine and 08 100 Dollars ($20,999.08) prin­ cipal and seven hundred, ninetyone and 64/100 Dollars ($791.64) interest; no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any port of the debt, secur­ ed by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in said mortgage having become oper­ ative by reason of such default; NOV.. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on August II. 1983. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the east door of the Courthouse in Hastings. Mich­ igan. that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sole provided by low and in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage men­ tioned and described, as fol­ lows. to-wit: The property lo­ cated in Barry County, in the Store of Michigan. A parcel of •and in the southwest one-quart­ er of Section 26. town 3 north, range 8 west, described a begin­ ning at a point 1554.5 feet west of the north and south onequarter line of said Section 26. said point of beginning being on the north line of Stote Highway M-79 and said point also being on the southwest corner of land previously deeded to School Dis­ trict No. 2. thence west along said north line of said Highway M 79 153 feet, thence north at right angles to said Highway M79, 130 feet, lhence east parallel with said Highway M-79 153 feet, thence south at right angles to said Highway M-79. 130 feet to the place of beginning. Hostings Township, Barry County, Mien igan. The redemption period will be one month from the time of such sole. Properly may be re­ deemed by paying the amount of the bid at the foceclosu-e sale plus 8‘/>% interest and any un­ paid encumbrances on the prop­ erty from date of sale, dated June 30. 1983. For additional in­ formation, please contact: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, octing through Farmers Home Administration. Room 209. 1405 South Harrison Rood East Lan­ sing. Michigan 48823, mort­ gagee. (7-21) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICt OF HEARING File No. 18,810 In the Matter of Change of Name of LEE. HYUN BOON. Minor. FAKE NOTICE. On July 14. 1983 at 10:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the Peti­ tion for Change of Name of LEE, Hyun Boon to BONNIE LEE CAMP. June 23. 1983 Victor D. Comp and Lisa A. Camp 429 S. Washington, Hastings, Ml 49058 Ph. 616/945-3240 (6-30) Public Notice Applications for deferment of Summer Taxes are available at the City Treasurers Office in the City Hall. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Phone 945-2042 from 8 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This notice is given in pursuant to PA 503*1982. Hastings City Treasurer Jane A. Barlow COMMISSION ORDER CFI-104.82A (Under authority of Act 1S5, P.A. 1929 and Act 230, P.A. 1925, a* amanded) STATEWIDE TROUT and SALMON REGULATIONS The Notural Resources Commission, at its meeting on Dec­ ember 4. 1981. under the authority of Act 165. P.A. 1929. os amended and Act 230, P.A. 1925. as amended, ordered that for the period beginning April 1. 1982. and ending March 31. 1984. no person shall take, or attempt to take, any species of trout or salmon from any of the waters of this stote except by hook and line during the open season prescribed, and within the minimum size limits and maximum possession limits in­ dicated below. Statewide open seasons on all streams and designated trout lakes shall be from the Iasi Saturday in April through September 30 (longer on waters designated by the Director for extended fishing under Act 165) on all trout and salmon. Statewide open seasons on all other inland lakes and the Great Lakes shall be any time for all trout and salmon. Size limits shall be 8 inches on Lower Peninsula streams. 7 inches on Upper Peninsula s'reams. and 10 inches on lakes. The daily POSSESSION limit for trout and salmon shall be 5 fish singly or in combination but no more than 3 lake trout or splake. except that an additional 5 brook or brown trout may be taken from streams from the last Saturday in April through September 30 only and no more than 2 lake trout or splake may be taken from Lake Michigan or its tributary streams. This order amends and supersedes Natural Resources Commission Order CFI-104.82 dated December 4 1981. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage. made the 18th day of April. 1978. executed by JOE K DANIEL and SANDRA L. DANIEL, husband and wife, as mortgag­ ors. to HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan corporation, doing business al Hastings. Michigan, as mort­ gagee. and recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on April 19. 1978. in liber 235 of mort­ gages. on poge 520, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dote of this notice Twenty-seven Thou­ sand Seven Hundred Five and 42/100 ($27,705.42) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sole in said mort­ gage contained having become operative by reason oi default. Notice is hereby given that on Friday. July 15. 1983. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Fast front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. there will be offered tor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or ven­ due, for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due and un­ paid upon said mortgage to­ gether with interest thereon at ten (10%) percent per annum, and as otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including the attorney fees os provided by low and in said mortgage, the lands and pre­ mises in said mortgages men­ tioned and described as follows, to-wit: The North 30 rods of the South one half of the Southeast one quarter of Section 29. Town 3 North. Range 8 West. EXCEPT that parcel lying Northeasterly of angling Highway M-37, ALSO EXCEPT the West 660 feet of the North 30 rods of the South one half of the Southeast one quar­ ter of said Section 29 Hastings Township, Barry County. Michigan. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Section 600.3240 is six (6) months. Dated:June 14.1983 Richard H. Shaw (P 20304) Attorney tor Hastings Savings * Loan 215 South Church Street Hastings, Ml. 49058 (7-14) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE File No. 18,777 Estate of DORA M. EVANS. TAKE NOTICE: EVFLYN WATER BURY, has been appointed Independeni Personal Represent­ ative of said estate. Creditors are hereby notified that DORA M. EVANS. Social Security No. 366-07-1400. of 1091 Bristol Rood. Dowling. Michigan, died on April 23. 1983. All claims of the decedent's estate are bar­ red against the estate, the indi­ vidual personal representative, heirs and devisees of the dece­ dent, unless within 4 months after the publication of this notice or within 4 months after the claims become due. which­ ever is later, the claim is pre­ sented to the individual personal representative whose name and address appear below. No­ tice is further given that the es­ tate will then be assigned to en­ titled persons appearing of rec­ ord. Dated: June 30. 1983 Evelyn Waterbury 12624 Bellevue Road Bottle Creek. Michigan 49017 Attorney for Fiduciary: Robert J. Borrowdale (P11024) 131 E. Columbia Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49015 Telephone: (616)968-9191 (6-30) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY CLAIMSNOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE File No. 18,789 Estte of BERNICE L. LININGTON Social Security No. 376-48-6633 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS. Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the fol­ lowing: 1. The Decedent, whose lost known address was 515 E. Clin­ ton St.. Hastings. Michigan 49058 died December 7, 1982. 2. An instrument doted May 15. 1957 has been admitted as the will of the Deceased. 3. Creditors of the Deceased are nofilied that all claims ago nst the estate will be barred unless presented within four months of the dote of publication of this notice, or four months after the claim becomes due. whichever is later. TO THE INDEPENDENT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Richard S. Linington. 4890 Gard­ ner. Metamora. Michigan 48455 Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assign­ ed and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Michael T. McGinn (P17406) 918) Centralia Redford. Michigan 48239 (313)566-4070 6-30 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARR/ PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 18.809 In the Matter of the Change of Nome of BAE. EUN AH. Minor. TAKE NOTICE: On July 14 1983 at 10:00 a.m.. in (he probate courtioom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate a hearing will be held on the Peti­ tion for Change of Name of Boe Eun Ah to Kelly Elisabeth Camp. June 23. 1983 Victor D. Camp and Lisa A. Comp 429 S Washington Hastings. Ml 49058 Ph. 616 945 3240 (6-30) Cook receives Rotary’s highest award Richard M. Cook. 81, publisher of the Hastings Hanner for fnr more than ■>« ____ Hastings Banner 30 years years, received the Red Rose Award from the Hastings Rotary Club. Monday. The award is the highest honor a local Rotary Club can bestow upon a citizen. Cook has served on the boards of directors of the International Lock and Seal Company, where he was secretary: Viki ng Corporation, where he was secretary; »he National Bank of Hastings; Thornapple Foundation, where he was chairman; lhe Michigan Press Association; and the University of Michigan Press Club. He was a member of the Vestry at Em­ manuel Episcopal Church and head of the West Michigan Churchman's Association. He also served as finance and publicity chair­ man for the Barry County Republican Committee. Cook was president of the Hastings Rotary Club in 1960, where he established the Honors Convocation honoring the top ten Hastings High School seniors with a book of their choice, and established the club bulletin. He also served as chub secretary and was head of the Rotary foundation in Hastings for ...._____ J nasungs lor many years. Behind lhe scenes. Cook was involved in the Hastings YMCA program, the Barn1 County Historical Society, the Bentley Historical Library, the Historical Society of .Michigan, the Hastings Chamber of Com­ merce and WBCH radio. Frequently, he worked behind the scenes by having his late wife, the former Rose Defoe, serve on a board in which he was interested. His first community involvement was with the Boy Scouts. He was honored as Alumnus of the Year from Hastings schools and was honored during his career for newspaper excellence. Born on October 23. 1901. he graduated from Hastings High School in 1920. He received a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Michigan ir. 1924. He and Rose were married on May 1, 1937. They had two children. William R. of Hastings, and Sally Rose Christenson of San Francisco. Calhoun County judge gets Hastings ‘horse zoning’ case A Calhoun County Circuit Court judge will decide Thursday if a horse is a proper pet. thereby settling a zoning dispute between the City of Hastings and a Hastings attorney who keeps the animals inside the city limit. Attorney Bruce Gee has petitioned for summary judgement, claiming that his horses are not kept for "husbandry or gain", as outlined in the city zoning ordinance. The city is asking the judge to determine whether horses can be kept in the ruralsuburban zone. The city council maintains that zoning laws prohibit the keeping of horses on Gee’s property, located off W. Grant St. A hearing is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. in the circuit courtroom oi the County Building in Marshall. The case was transferred to Calhoun County because both judges Richard Shuster and Hudson Deming disqualified themselves from the matter due to their associations with Gee. CHIROPRACTORS Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you’d like to discuss our unique program. 891-1136 CALEDONIA ...OR 451-3144 GRAND RAPIDS 7, m ' J □( Wl1 (lljlVl Palm Reading ... by licensed minister Call COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 16. 1983 A Special Meeting of the Com­ mon Council of the City oi Has­ tings called by Mayor Kenneth J. Howe. According to Chapter 5.7 of the City Charter of Hastings, Michigan. Common Council met in Special Session in the Coun­ cil Chambers, City Holl, Hastings, Michigan on Thursday. June 16. 1983 at 5:00 p.m. Present at roll call were Council Members; Bennet!, Cook, Cusack. Fuhr. Gray. Spackman and Vaughan. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cock, that Councilman Jasperse be excused from meeting. Yeos: All. Carried. Moved by Cook, supported by Cusack to approve a resolution with the Barry Intermediate School D.strict authorizing the City of Hastings to collect onehalf of the 1983 school property tax levy as certified by the school district. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackman. Gray, Fuhr. Cusack, Cock and Bennett. Absent: Jasperse. Carried. Meeting adjourned. 5:10 p.m. Read ond opproved: Kenneth J. Howe. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 27. 1983 Common Council met in reg­ ular session in the City Council Chambers. City Holl. Hostings. Michigan, on Monday, June 27, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Howe presiding. Present al roll call were Coun­ cil Members: Spackman. Jas­ perse. Gray. Fuhr, Cusack, Cook. Bennett, Vaughan. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Bennett that the minutes of the June 13 and 16 meeting be ap­ proved as read and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Invoices read: Beckman Co..................... $2,827.44 Britten Concrete Const. 2.782.50 Deweys Solos & Serv. .. 1.048.00 Etna Supply....................... 4,763.44 Haviland................................ 517.50 Kent Oil Co......................... 5,670.95 Willicmr & Works.......... 1.251.37 Moved Dy Spackman. supported by Gray that the above invoices be opproved as read. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackman. Gray Fuhr. Cusack. Cook ond Bennett. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray that Bruce Bender be given permission to operate a Lemonade and Cotton Candy Concession of the comer of Jeff­ erson and State during Hostings sidewalk soles under the direc­ tion a) the Chief of Police. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spackman that the following appointments to the Nature Area Board of Directors be ap­ proved. Brent Willison for 3 fear term and Mary Lou Gray ar 1 year term as Council Rep­ resentative. Yeas. All. Absent None. Carried. Moved by Spackman. support­ ed by Vaughan that Dione Howkins be appointed to the Library Board of Directors for a 5 year term to replace John Barnett who is retiring. Yeos: Bennett. Cook. Cusack. Fuhr. Gray. Jasperse. Spackman and Vaughan. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spackman. support­ ed by Vaughan that David Curtis be appointed to fill the term of Cliff Dolan who has resigned from the board. Yeas: Vaughan, Spackman, Jas­ perse. Bennett. Nays: Gray, Fuhr. Cusack, Cook. Mayor votes yes to break tie. Carried. Moved by Cook, supported by Gray to have a letter of appreci­ ation be sent to Cliff Dolan ond John Barnetl for appreciation of their years of service on the Lib­ rary Board. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Canted. Moved by Jc»pnt»e, supported by Cook that the projected bud­ get for the City-County EDC be referred to the Finance Commit­ tee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Fuhr that the resolution auth­ orizing Director of Public Ser­ vices to submit an application for a Small Cities Public Works Imp­ lementation Grant under the Michigan Small Cities Emergency Jobs Program in the amount of $147,000 to help finance the new well for the city be opproved. Yeas: Bennett. Cook. Cusack. Fuhr. Gray. Jasperse. Spackman and Vaughan. Absent- None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray that the petition from Mike Hawthorne for Sanitary Sewer on Blair from N. Church to 198 ft. West of Church resub­ mitted for second time be refer­ red to the Water & Sewer Com­ mittee. (This petition was turned down at a public hearing on May 9. 1983) Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spackman, support­ ed by Cusack to transfer from the Water Receiving Fund to the General Fund % of the Director of Public Services Wages of $17,850.00; and from the Gener­ al Fund to the Water Receiving Fund $34,000.00 for Fire Hydrant Rental. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackman. Jas­ perse, Gray. Fuhr. Cusack. Cook and Bennett. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, Supported by Spackman that $14,560 be trans­ ferred to lhe Youth Council, pay­ able after July I. 1983. Yeas: Bennett. Cook. Cusack, Fuhr. Gray. Jasperse, Spackman ond Vaughan. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Spackman that the renewal con­ tract from Delta Denial for July 948-2461 1. 1983 to July 1. 1985 be approv­ ed and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackman. Jas­ perse. Gray. Fuhr. Cusack. Cook and Bennett. Absent: None. Corned. Mary Lou Gray read a letter she received from the Attorney Generals office in regard to the Cities creditability being in jeop­ ardy to repay Water Supply and Sewage Disposal Revenue Bonds. Because the Mayor had vetoed an ordinance increasing water and sewer rates necessary to keep the fund running in the black, the Council overrode the veto. Subsequently a referen­ dum election was held in which the water ond sewer rates were defeated by the voters. The let­ ter stated that only Legislative Ordinances are subject of refer­ endum. The Court of Appeals held that a rate ordinance pass­ ed under the Revenue Bond Act is not subject to a referendum ond consequently the referen­ dum election was not a valid ref­ erendum. Because of the poss­ ible impact this situation may have on the City Bonds, the At­ torney Generals Office is referr­ ing this matter to the Municipal Finance Commission for analy­ sis and Is suggesting that the Department of Treasury review the Water and Sewer System. Mary Lou asked that the rates being studied by Williams and Works now and the letter from the Attorney General be con­ sidered by the Water and Sewer Committee. Moved by Gray, supported by Jasperse that the letter from the Attorney General Office be re­ ceived and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Vaughan, supported by Spackman that the letter from Michael Slanker and petitions supporting the enforcement of the zoning ordinance, in regard to keeping of farm animals in RS. R-1 and R-2 Zoning be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Meeting adjourned 8:00 p.m. to go into Closed Session for Labor Negotiations. Read and approved: Kenneth J. Howe, Mayor Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (6-30) NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING HASTINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD Subject: Cable TV Franchise To: All Residents and/or Taxpayers of Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on July 11, 1983, at 7:00 p.m. at Charlton Park Museum, 2545 South Charlton Park Road, a regular meeting of the Hastings Township Board will be held, and at which meeting a hearing will be held on the application of Triad CATV, Inc., for a non­ exclusive franchise to erect, operate and maintain a CATV System within the Township of Hastings. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that at said hear­ ing the termination of all or a portion of the franchise granted to Charter Telecommunications Corporation of Michigan for the above purpose pursuant to Ordinance of the Township of Hostings dated July 2,1982, will be considered. Juanita Slocum Hastings Township Clerk Cnnk'« - u Cook's first job was in the research cooks development department of the Goodrich Rubber Co. in Akron. Ohio, and his second . mb was th the job was w with the Hastings Banner, where he started in 1930. He bought the paper in the 1940 s. Kendall Reahm (left) presents the Red Rose Award to Richard M. Cook, former publisher of the Hastings Banner, during a ceremony at the Hastings Rotary Club Monday. �The Hastings Bonner. Thursday. June 30. 1983 — Page 9 Woodland News Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crockford were visited by their daughter and her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Robin Lambert, of Waukesha. Wis. recently. The Lamberts brought their two sons, Eddie and Josh, with them. Eddie, who is 15, stayed on an extra week with his grandparents, and Bob and Virginia took him back home to Waukesha at the end of his visit. Reinhold Markwart (Ron) and his wife and daughter. Janet and Sarah, have been visiting his mother, Amanda Markwart, the past week. They left two college-age children, Philip and Christine, al home in Beulah, North Dakota, where Ron is now pastor of the Beulah Zion Lutheran Church. Rev. Markwart u-as the featured speaker on June 19 at the 25th anniversary celebration of Church of the Master in Perrysburg, Ohio. He was the pastor of that church for six years by Catherine Lucas before going to North Dakota. He was able to spend time in Woodland with his mother and brother, Eduard Markwart, before returning to North Dakota after his visit in Ohio. Rev. Markwart delivered the sermon at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland on Sunday. In that sermon, he said that he often uses the Woodland Zion Lutheran Church as an example of a generous congregation. Zion Lutheran Church sponsored the Markwart family when they came to the United States as refugees after World War II. While Rev. Ron, Janet and Sarah were staying at the home of his mother, the third Markwart brother, Herman, and his wife, Julie, came to Woodland with their three daughters and stayed a few days at the home of Eduard. The Herman Markwarts live in Highland where Herman is involved in education. The three daughters are Liesl, Heidi, and Sonja. All ot the Markwart family enjoyed the few days they were able to spend together in Woodland. The children and grandchildren nf Dorothy Denny, who lives at Hidden Valiev in Hastings, recently gathered at the Boulter Farm on Barnum Road to celebrate the 82nd birthday of their mother’s sister, Rowena Hubert. Rowena also resides at Hidden Valley. Among those who were able to attend the birthday party were Marian Maurer and her grandson, Cory, from Charlotte. Jeanette Hummel from Palo. Judy Hopkins from Greenville. Richard and’ Geneive Denny from Hastings, Oliver and Joyce Boulter and their son and wife, Charlie and Teresa. Boulter. Sandra Thurlow and her son. Randy, who now live in St. Louis. Mo., were Lake Odessa News: The Chamber of Commerce is selling tickets for a raffle of a bass boat and a paddle boat which are on display at Steve Garlinger*s lawn on Jordan Lake Street. The organization is also selling caps with their "Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce” emblem, which is a good avertisement. Tubs of marigolds can be seen cm the corners of streets downtown as part of the village’s beautification project. Many trees nave also been planted under the guidance of Mark Potter, president of the Chambe of Commerce. The Lake Odessa Fair, Michigan’s first, will open June 30. Senior Citizens Day will be one of the highlights for the first day, along with the lightweight hors? races. The big day will be on Friday, with the parade starting at the Lake Odessa park on South Fourth Avenue at 10 a.m. It proceeds through Main Street to the fairgrounds. Many other events will fill fair week, with July 4 being the last day, fireworks closing the fair. Residents may be interested in knowing that two sets of generations are members of the Lakewood Board of Education at the same time. Howard Hershberger and Oren Daniels served and now their sons, Kenneth Hershberger and Larry Daniels, are board members. The Art in the Park group is completing plans fortheir event which is Saturday, July 2. Many people will be displaying their items for sale. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tischer, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Erb and Nancy, Dorothy Erb, Gordon Erb, Mr. and Mrs. Corwin Tischer and son, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Karrar and family, and Mrs. Dennis Mitchell and son were among the relatives that attended the funeral ser­ vices of Bruce Andree of Gaylord, field at the Alman-VanStrien Funeral Home in Grand Rapids. His wife is the former Janet Tischer. The Eastern Star chapter will have a taco booth at the Art in the Park, while the Mission Board of the Congregational Church will be serving pie and coffee at the church. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Erb entertained Sunday with a family gathering. Attending Volunteers sought for Parent Aide program Raising a family is nu easy task and for some parents it can mean more problems that they can cope with on their own If you would like to help parents cope with family problems which may lead them to abuse or neglect their children, Barry County’s Parent Aide Program could be the answer. People over 21 and who at e either parents or who have extensive child care or social work experience are needed as parent aides. Both introductory and inservice training and supervision are provided for parent aides. The next session will be offered in July. For more information call Saqdi Van Elst, Parent Aide coordinator, Barry County Department of Social Services on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9AM to 12 PM at 948-3241. Other days call at 795-7502. HASTINGS HIGH ' SCHOOL Saturday, July 2 Class of 1973 10 YEAR REUNION 1 p.m. picnic at Charlton Park 8 p.m. Dance at Elks Lodge. All interested teachers welcome to attend. were Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tischer, Mrs. Dorothy Erb, Mrs. Dennis Mitchell and son, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Erb, ar. 2 Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tischer to assist Arnold, Gordon and Nancy in celebrating their birthdays which occur June 15, 16, 18. The Lake Odessa Ambulance Service is selling tickets for one of their money-making projects. This year, they have first and second prizes of two quilts, two afghans, and a lap robe, which are donated and on display at the D&C store window. The prize winners will be announced at the demolition derby on the last night of the fair. Nancy Erb came home last week from Pennsylvania after completing her year of teaching at a school in Philadelphia. She does not plan to return this fall, but is ap­ plying for a position in the area schools. The Shade reunion will be held Sunday. July 10. at the Village Park with dinner at 1 p.m. Bring table service and food to pass and lawn chairs. Greg and Colleen Hummel and daughter left Wednesday for Homstead. Fla., where he is stationed. They spent three weeks here visiting their parents and families and other relatives and friends. They were here to attend the 25th wedding anniversary open house of her parents, Jerry and Karolyn Stalter. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Shade and sons Andy and Eric attended a family gathering at the Ralph Weaver home at Leach Lake in Hastings. Mr. Weaver has recently returned from a Grand Rapids Hospital where he underwent surgery. The Blue Star Mothers is scheduled to meet at Lake Manor, Tuesday, July 5. Duane stopped at Mammoth Cave. Ken­ tucky. and took a short cave tour. Kennard Schaibly is recovering very well from his recent mild stroke at his home ir. Edmore. He is rapidly regaining full use of his left hand and leg. Joyce Flessner (Mrs. Leroy Flessner) came home from Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids on Saturday. Doctors still do not know why she has a problem with her feet. but it is under control at the present time. Her daughter. Mary Lynn, and Mary Lynn’s husband, John Parker of Ann Arbor, spent the weekend with Joyce and Leroy. As Mary Lynn is a nurse, they were a great help to Joyce. Mary Lynn and John just returned from a five-week European vacation trip which they took following Mary Lynn's receiving a master’s degree in May from the University of Ann Arbor. Montgomery Ward HASTINGS New Hours: Monday thru Friday 9 to 6; Saturday 9 to 1 PHONE; 945-9521 Refrigerators - Freezers - Microwaves __________ -IN STOCK TO TAKE HOME- New Catalogs - FREE— New Catalogs LAWN MOWERS AND FANS ON HANDnew “Second Thoughts Area** UNCALLED FOR ITEMS — NEW AND NEED A HOME Locally Owned and Operated^ ...pilgrim century furniture When the colonists arrived in America in the early 17th century, they brought little with them but a chair or two, a table, some boxes or stools. They had little un­ derstanding of the harshness of the life they would lead; they often slept on the floor and what beds they did have in this early period have long since vanished. Their chief concern was survival — for food, shelter, and personal safety. They had little time for furniture or furnishings until the crops were planted and harvested, peace negotiated with the Indians, and an air of permanence established. Colonists came from many lands, among them skilled craftsmen trained in the “mother countries”. Early American fur­ niture is English, Swedish, Dutch, Spanish, French or German. Since there was little or no intercommunication among the colonies, craftsmen looked toward Europe for any change in styles. Geographical location of the colonies af­ fected their furniture styles as it did other aspects of the colonists’ lives. The New England colonies were founded by middle class, provincial people of deep religious zeal, and their furniture shows the GothicTudor influence. Novelty in decoration was discouraged by religious principles, economy or perhaps by lack of skill. Chests, cupboards, and boxes were of hard, rectangular, paneled con­ struction, and very functional. Stools and benches were the first structures intended for sitting, but they seem far too small today. Materials close at hand and most easily worked were pine, oak, birch, maple, and later walnut and poplar. Wood in its raw state was used; color and polish were ob­ tained by friction and natural change. In the southern colonies in the royal grant plantations as in Virginia, Georgia and others, the settiers were wealthy and more secular. A good deal of their early furniture was imported from England. By the end of the 17th century, sea coast merchants had become wealthy and well established and the demand for fine houses also stimulated the demand for fine fur­ niture. American furniture of the early 17th century is called Jacobean after James I of England, reigning king when Jamestown and Plymouth colonies were founded. The fur­ niture was usuz’ly made of oak, most popular and substantial, and followed the English style closely. Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 American furniture is also called Pilgrim style and is constructed and decorated in four ways: by joining, turning, carving and painting. All four were often incorporated in the construction of a single piece. Boxes were in great demand to house the Pilgrim's most prized possession, the family Bible, and other valuables. Dovetailing pieces or using handmade wooden nails held the parts together. Chests followed boxes. These were of sixboard construction; a single board formi .g the top, another the bottom and each of the four sides. The tops were hinged by cotter pins or a staple hinge. Bootjack legs sup­ ported the piece. Carving was the most prominent decoration. Some carvers liked geometric patterns, others preferred stylized leafage designs. The lift-top chest, with a storage well and from one to three drawers, was made of oak or pine. Early American drawers operated on a suspension runner fixed to the sides rather than at the bottom as drawers in modern furniture do. Seventeenth century American colonists whitewashed their walls and applied bright paint todecorate their furniture Black was a favorite color in the Pilgrim period, used to simulate exotic woods like ebony. Because several woods were used in the construction of the same piece, staining and painting covered up the woods and gave the ap­ pearance of uniformity. Examples of this painted furniture of the Pilgrim period are now quite rare, and, if any still exists, ,t would be found in the Massachusetts-Connecticut River Valley or in the Hudson River Valley areas. One of the best known pieces often seen in museums is the New England press cup­ board with two doors which, when opened, reveal but a single shelf. Turned furniture was produced by means of a “great wheel” or lathe, hand-cranked by an apprentice, or a "turn wheel”, a hired man. Many chairs were thus fashioned such as the Brewster armchair (1640-1660) or the Carver armchair of maple and hickory whose sloping arms are capped by mushroom finials. Comer chairs with triangle seats were popular in England but few documented American samples have been found. Other products from the “great wheel" were spinning wheels and flax wheels; also, parts of chairs such as the front posts, back pjsts, arms, stretchers, or slat-backs were created in a joiner’s shop. As the 17th century drew to a close, new styles of furniture emerged; highboys, lowboys, chests upholstered furniture (a concession to comfort, perhaps) and others. One authority calls Pilgrim furniture the “roots of the entire furniture program of the 18th century.” A collector of antique furniture must know a great deal about his subject lest he be fooled by excellent reproductions. A lovely reproduction, well made, and priced ac­ cordingly. is a welcome addition to any home. However, do not pay antique prices for the newer pieces. Learn to differentiate between the two. FAST Repair Service the first Thursday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Hastings Community Center 120 N. Michigan Sponsored by Michigan Hearing Aid Co. Cai: Collect for mon infornutuin I-1)1-2120 in Michigan visiting relatives and were able to attend the birthday party for Aunt Rowena. In all. 14 people were present to surprise Rowena On Tuesday of this week. Joyce and Oliver Boulter were the dinner guests of Ronda Gallagher in Palo. Ronda's mother. Sandra Thurlow, and Randy were going to return to St. Louis. Mo. soon, so Ronda invited her aunt. Joyce Boulter, to have dinner with her sister before that return. Terry Brnadon. 18. a May graduate of Lakewood High School and the grandson of Oliver and Joyce Boulter, recently crushed his foot in a farm accident near Alto where his parents have moved in the last few months. The foot is in a cast. Don't forget a gospel sing-picnic is planned to be held at Herald Classic Memorial Park in Woodland on Sunday. July 3, from noon until late afternoon. Three singing groups will be present. Bring your own lunch. On Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Sandbrook were surprised by a party to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary which was June 15. The party was held in the Sandbrook home cn Barnum Road by their children. Lyle, Jr., and Mrs. Bryan Stahl (Terry) and her husband of Freeport. Around 30 friends and relatives were at the party. A luncheon was served in the Sandbrooks' basement. George Schaibly and his son, Duane, recently flew from Grand Rapids to Sarasota, Fla., where they were met by George’s brother, Hobart. L: a few days, Hobart and his wife. Pearl, flew back to Grand Rapids. George and Duane visited Disney World and Epcot Center before they drove Hobart's car back to Michigan. On the way to Michigan from Florida. George and • ^graving e Watch Repair ' SPECIAL OFFER of a 3-Month Subscription Wan.h Make* ▼ our Full Service Repair Center Ph. 945 2963 $050 ................................. Only dKf (Just for those folks you have never subscribed before, or who subscribed before, but haven’t received the paper in some time...this offer is FOR YOU!) Hastings Banner 1i Add My Name to Your... ■ “TRY US’’Subscribers 1 i Name_______________________________________________ | Address | City_Ml. Zip | Phone 1 HODGES JEWELRY 122 W. State St. Hastings Try Us.. .You’ll Like Us!!! Return this coupon with your check to: F THE HASTINGS BANNER P. O. Box B Hastings. 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There are 88 fairs in Michigan. They vary from the simple 4-H type event for the local folks to the extravagant state fair where thousands attend the host of entertainments and attractions. The best ones, I feel, are the country fairs, located in various villages and small cities across the state and hosted and staged by a dedicated band of volunteers. They’re the kind I grew up going to in Fowlerville and the kind that returns this week to Lake Odessa and here to Hastings in mid-July. The kind that combines the tinsel and glitter of the carnival and the modern hype of grandstand shows with the fair's century-old roots — that being a festival and gathering at the end Both are of importance. The former raises the necessary funds to keep the operation going and also provides an inexpensive form of family entertainment. The latter fulfills the main purpose of the fair, namely to serve as a showcase for agricultural products, prized livestock, commercial merchandise, locally-produced handicrafts and home arts, and various other goods and services. As a reporter and as one who has been'on the other the side of the fence, having worked for and with a fair board, I found the primary ingredient of a fair’s success and reason for it's continuity — outside public interest — is the volunteers. They're the people who put in the long hours of planning and preparing the schedule of events, who polish and spruce up the grounds and buildings, and who then spend a hectic week of staging the event. They include, of course, the fair board, but also the members of the 4-H board and clubs and the assorted lot of others who lend a hand where needed. Along with them are the equally important patrons who lend their financial support. More often than not the appreciation they receive for those efforts comes from within being usually as receiving ends of com­ plaints. There is though such a creature as a 'fair person". A he or she who has been or will be a part of the fair business for a goodly number of years and who obviously acquires a good deal of satisfaction from that association despite the accompanying headaches. In a very real sense they — the volunteers — are the “heart of the fair”. Now. perhaps more than ever, their time, financial support, and energy is most needed. The State of Michigan — through the Dept, of Agriculture — has been a prime financial partner with the county fairs for many vears. Recently, however, (as many other public and semi-public agencies can attest) that funding has been substantially reduced, forcing fair boards to either curtail their offerings or attempt more ambitious money-making entertainments. Within that framework, the volunteers and patrons have gone the “extra step”, giving more that they already give. An excellent example of that is the Barry County Fair’s “Improvement Drawing" which has raised over $2000 to help pay off bank notes and finance needed improvements on the t o keep our local fairs financially healthy and to assure their future continuity, perhaps requires an “extra step" from us. the public, as well an “extra step" above and beyond simple attendance. Such help might involve additional financial aid if possible, a helping hand where needed, and maybe just a simple “thank you” to the volunteers for their ef­ forts. Hastings Junior High School 7th, 8th grade honor roll announced Second semester 8th GRADE 4.0 Average - Amy Haywood. Steve Laubaugh. Anna Loftus, Vickey Main. Kevin Purgiel, Ann Scofield, Keely Shay, Shannon Williams. 3.5 to 3.9 Average - Amy Andrus. Kristen Arnold. Jackie Barry. Katari Brown, Kim Bubnas, Henry Case, Tony Cole, Va) Kakin, Mike Eastman, Bradley Emswiler, Kim­ berly Fox, Lisa French, Maria Gagnon, Karin Gibson, Kathy Fordon, Laura Ham­ mond, Carol Hewitt, Martha KessinLh, Michelle Melendy, Wayne Oom, Eric Peterson, Chuck Robinson, Randy Simmons, Will Simmons, Elisa Smith, Coleen Scot­ sman, Susan Strong, Bonita Sullivan, Mark Wilson, Richard Young. 3.0 to 3.49 Average - Tracy Allerding, Chris Avery, Robby Blackburn, Shannon Black­ burn, Keith Busbee, Dan Case, Susan Coykendall, Rita Daniels, Kim Duimstra, Doug Ferris, Alan Fouty, Shawn Gahan, Gordon Gaskill, Andria Gross, Lee Hallifax, Tim Hammond, Bryon Hanford, Kimberly Harma, Dan House, Susan Hilgendorf, Darin Hooker, Lori Hough, Doris Huey, Susan Inman, Carrie Jacobs, Jeff Jasperse, Danielle Johnson, Mike Karpinski, TedKeniston, Kelli Kermeen, Edwin Kidder, Scott Kimmel, Dave Lynch, Rebecca Main, Daniel McClurkin, Kacey McDonald, Sean McMahon, Susan Meyers, Janet Miller, Mike Miller, Pam Mitchell, David Meyers, Jenee Newton, John Nichols, Courtney Olsen. Tracy Paulauski, Randy Planck, Laura Redman, Lori Read, Nicole Ross, Sheila Roush, Jon Schimmel, Steve Scobey, Kimberly Sensiba, Steve Shepier, Chris Silverman, Mark Slocum, Kyle Trahan, Kari Warner, Traci Warren, Dale White, Doug Whitmore, Brenda Wilson, Frank Winans, Marc Zimmerman, Yolanda Zimmerman. 7th GRADE 4.0 Average - Barbara Burd, Lisa Eltzroth, Janelie Hoekstra, Robert Longs’reert, Eric Afaichele, Kimberley McCe’.l, Carla Naegele, Heather Prucha, Erin Solmes, Christine Sonsmith, Sara Sweetland, Chad Tolles. ■ 3.5 to 3.9 Average - Phil Anton, Dawn Archer, Mark Atkinson, Kathleen Barcroft, Amy Bowers, Mike Brown, Donnie Cheeseman, Ginger Clark, Lisa Clawson, David Covey, Andrea Curtiss, Kelly Daugherty, Kathy Dawson, Matthew DeCamp, Peter James DeVault, Debbie Dukes, Gregory Feather, Michelle Freridge, Andy Furrow, Scott Furrow, Kent Gee. Paul Hankins, Jon Harmon. Lisa Hattis, Tracy Heath, Chris Howell, Kevin Kelley, Tom Mathews, Michael Merrill, Mark Micklatcher, Christina Morgan, Daniel Pickard, Beth Pierce, Chris Sarver, Kelly Schneider, Angela Sears, Denna Sherry, Jeanette Skidmore, David Slanker, Jackie Sunior, Brian Tack, Christina Tokqrski, Timmi Watson. 3.0 to 3.49 Average - Gregory Allerding, Taune Barlow, Robin Beach, Lesli Becker, Jennifer Borton, Carina Bradley, Ronald Bustance, Becky Jo Case, Jerry Case, Kirk Cheney, Melanie Cook, Robin Cnittenden, Terri Daniels, Jennifer DeMond, Julie Dimmers, Leland Doxtader, Boyd Endsley, Kelley Flood, Tina Frank, Michelle Frey, Bobby Frick, Heidi Frye, Mark Garvey, Todd Gerber, Amy Gibson, Mike Grafton, Lorie Grebenok, Gregory Heath, William Hubbell, Kim­ berly Huss, Kim Javor, Mike Johnson, Tony Jones, Clair Lake, Laneta Lambert, Colleen Lewis, Kenneth MacKenzie, Kelly Mc­ Clurkin, Brian McLean, Rebecca Miller, Sarah Miner, Andy Mogg, Steve Morris, Michelle Murdock, Micah Murphy, Craig Nichols, Pete Nieman, Melissa Nitz, Jenny Norris, Ronald O’Keefe, Jennifer Oldz, Brian Peake. Valerie Peake, Jodie Pennington, Dan Phillips, Kris Ploot, Tom Potter, Evelyn Raffler, Christopher Rase, Teresa Recker, Aija Roush, Laura Rowely, Matt Schmader, Jason Seuss, Melissa Short, Ronald Simpson, Brad Slocum, Susan Snow, Michelle Stanton, Cherie Swank, Amy Sweet, Suzanne Taylor, Shannon Tilley, Scott Turnball, David Vaughan, Sara Vos, Scott Weller, A. J. Wolfe, Virginia Yoder, Marvin Ziegler. IN KEEPING WITH IT’S HISTORICAL HERITAGE, Charlton Park this year is reviving an “Old-Fashion Fourth of July", complete with various games and contests, plus lots of food and drink. Activities will run from noon to 5 p.m. Included in that fun are several games and contests for the youngsters, including a three-legged race and “needle in the haystack". There will also be two half-hour magic shows. For older members of the family, horseshoe pitching, an egg toss, watermelon eating, and watermelon seed spitting competitions are planned A pie-judging contest is also on tab with the registration deadline at noon. On the food and refreshment side, visitors can stop off at the beer tent and snack bar. HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS of 1973 will have a 10 year class reunion at 1 p.m. Saturday at Charlton Park with a picnic, and a dance at 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. All interested teachers welcome to attend. TWO HASTINGS STUDENTS, DAVID HATHAWAY and ROBERT MALLISON, JR., were among the 4861 students who completed degree requirements at Purdue University last month. The May graduates, along with students who finished work for their degrees last December and August, participated in Purdue’s 131st commencement. Hathaway, of 626 N. East St., received a master of science degreee in civil engineering. Mallison. of C-340 Leach Lake, received a master of science degree. Hear Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty perform the sensational songs that have placed them high among today's top superstars. Don’t miss this exciting July 4th holiday special. MONDAY, JULY 4th at 2:00 P.M. 1220 Hastings Distributed nationally by the MUTUAL BROADCASTING SYSTEM ffiJ Gas Furnace Checkup Check your furnace now and save money Be worry free when the fall heating season arrives. 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Thursday, June 30. 19B3 — Page 11 Athletic Profile Caryl Hurless still a part of softball scene Has been playing since late ’60s by Steve Vedder Caryl Hurless awaits the start of her womens softball game on Tuesday night. Caryl is one of the few, if not the last, original players in the Hastings league. Her coach says she is still a vital contributor to the team at age 45. (Bannor photo) SPORTS Hastings Baseball League Roundups Peewee League In the Peewee League Wednesday, June 22, the Red Sox tore up the Tigers with a 46-13 victory. The Red Sox hitting attack was led by Jason Corstange with four singles and two home runs; Terry Wilder with three singles and a double, and a home run; Richard Tobias with two singles and two homers; Mike Garrett, two singles and three home runs, one a grand slam. The Tigers’ leading hitters were Brian Wilder with two singles; Matt Brown, a single and home run; Tad Wattles, a double and home run. In the other Peewee game, the Orioles bounced back to beat the Angels 25-14 in the Wednesday, June 22 contest The Orioles’ leading hitters were Paul Rose and Murdock, with two singles; A.J. Purdum with a home run; Lee Bowman with a single and a home run. The Angels were led by Mike Cisler and Ovenour, each with a double; Ty Wattles, a homerun; and Chris Young with a single and home run. In Peewee League action Monday, June 27, the Tigers beat the Angels 27-24. The Tigers held the upper hand throughout most of the game, with the Angels falling short in the last inning. The Tigers' hitting attack came from Tad Wattles with two singles and a double; Nick Jarman, a double; Tom Brighton and Pat Williams, three hits each. Austin Zurface and Matt Miles had home runs. Matt Schaeffer and Ryan O’Neill, a single and a home run; Matt McDonald, two singles and a home run; and Scott Redman, a double and two home runs, one a grand slam The leading hitters for the Angels were Travis Suntheimer and Jason Gole, two hits each; Eric Gaham, three singles; Tom Fouty, a double and a triple; Ty Wattles and Matt Bender, a double and three home runs each. Despite four hits by Paul Rose, A. J. Purdum and Chris Richardson, the Orioles were edged by the slugging Red Sox, 28-21, Monday, June 27. Jason Corstange and Brian Sherry each banged out four hits. Tred Weller. Mike Garrett, Jason Larsen, John Bell and Brad Gardner each had three hits. The game was marked by excellent defen- H ASTI NGS Women's Softball Standings W I u National Bank of Hastings.............................. 6 0 Vitola's................................................................... 4 1 -1 Vi Hastings Woman of th* Moose..................... 3 2 -2% True Value............................................................ 2 2 -3 Hostings City Bank (Middleville).................. 2 3 -3% Barry County Medical Care............................. 1 5 -5 Hastings Merchants............................................ 0 5 -5% national Bank has won first half championship and will advance into separate brocket. RKULTS MONDAY. JUNE 27 Allgames cancelled because of rain. RESULTS TUESDAY. JUNE 28 Mecicol Core 7 ... Merchants 0 National Bank 12 ... Medical Core 0 Notional Bonk 20 ... Moose 2 True Value 8 ... City Bank 6 (8 innings) OUTSTANDING PLAYERS FOR WEEK: Carol Hurless. Kathy Dexter and Lyndy Bolthouse of True Value; Jone Johnson. Laura Mayhew Jean Gallup of City Bonk; Pam Miller. Shelby Griffith. Penny Wright of Moose. Sue Waller, Kathy Sawka, Julie McGregor of Medical Care; Michelle Duits. Karlo McKeougli. Mary Hamath of National Bonk. National Bank had triple ploy vs Moose and True Value turned in on unusual double ploy against the City Bank. NEXT WEEKS GAMES: No gomes scheduled for the week of July 4th. sive play. The Red Sox take over undisputed possession of first place with a 3-0 record. Cub League In the Cub League action Wednesday, June 22, the Expos exploded with four runs in the first inning to surpass the Tigers 8-4. The Expos’ winning pitcher was Gary Parker. The losing pitcher for the Tigers was Todd Archer, who also had a home run. The other leading hitters for the Tigers were Tom Anderson with a homer, and Derick Ferris with a single and a home run. The leading hitters for the winning Expos were Ricky Sunior with a single; Gary Parker, a single and a triple; Jason Richey and James Murphy, a home run each. With this win, the Expos have a one game ad­ vantage over the Tigers in the five-game series. In Monday’s (June 27) Cub League action, the Tigers came back to win in the last in­ ning, 6-5, over the Expos. The Tigers’ win­ ning pitcher was Brandon Wilder, the losing pithcer for the Expos was Tim Atkinson. The first part of the game went to the Expos with Gary Parker striking out five of the six batters he faced. The Tigers came back with Tom Anderson ripping two-out two run triple to win the game. The Tigers’ other hits were from Brandon Wilder, a triple; Ryan Nichols, a double; two singles from Jamie Garrett; and a single each by Derick Ferris and David Oom. The Expos’ leading hitters were Tom Vou, Gary Parker. Tim Atkinson, John Maurer, Jason Richey and Peter Hauschild, each with a single. The Tigers and the Expos are tied up one game to one in the five-game series. Hastings 6th-7th-8th Grade Softball Hastings 6th-7th-8th grade girls* softball teams lost to Saranac last Thursday, 15-7. Hastings rapped out 12 hits against Saranac, but came up short. The leading hitters were Shelly Ovenour with a single; Corrie Carr, Kim McDonald and Michelle Murdock, each with two singles; Beth Huver, Becky Miller and Stacy Jordan each with a double. Kelly Tebo had a single and a double. Connie Mack Hastings Connie Mack defeated Lakewood 3-2 in last Thursday’s contest. George Sullivan struck out 12 and allowed only two hits and two walks, while pitching another excellent game to give him a 2-0 record. Lakewood’s pitchers, Dave Barker and Jerry Mast, together struck out 12, with Mast losing the game. The only two hits for Lakewood were Mike Goodemoot and Jerry Mast, each with a single. The big blow for Hastings was Todd Slater’s two-run double in the seventh inning, to give Hastings the lead for good. The other run came in on Jason Sixberry’s single in the first Hastings’ Phil Davidson had a double. Hastings is now 3-0 in league play after defeating Lakewood three straight. Last Saturday. Hastings Connie Mack Baseball Team lost two non-league games to Athens, 16-0 and 13-11. In the first game of the double header, Hastings had only three hits, a single each by Dave Joppie, Bruce Martin, and Mike Karpinski. Athens’ pitcher struck out six while walking none to contribute to the three hitter Martin was the losing pit­ cher for Hastings. In the second game Hastings lost 13-11 to Athens. Hastings had six hits along with 11 walks for 11 runs, but still came up on the short end. Rich French had a two-run double in the first inning, along with a RBI single in the sixth, ending up with four RBIs. The other leading hitters for Hastings were Gregg Shaeffer. Dave Joppie. Mike Kar­ pinski. and Mike Goodemoot. with a single Hastings is now 0-2 in the non-league and 3-2 overall. The peak performance age of a male softball player is probably somewhere between 26-33 years old. For women? Well, meet Caryl Hurless. Caryl, 45, has been playing softball in Hastings since the late 60s. It used to be fast pitch softball back then until the league changed to slow pitch in the late 70s. She remembers helping organize the first womens softball leagues from the basement of St. Rose Church. She doesn't quite remember an exact date because, as she says, “I’m terrible on dates.” Caryl, the mother of three boys and a girl, has suited up for a number of sponsors in her years of playing ball. This year she pitches for the True Value Hardware team. She can’t give any hard and fast reasons why she keeps playing ball. “Oh, I don’t know," admits Caryl, a short, perky woman. “I like to be around people, young people I know I won't be young forever, but playing ball helps keep me young." Caryl says competing probably isn't as important to ner as that association. She says she just plays as well as she can. “I’m trying to do a good job out there," she says. “I’m not as quick, of course, as some of the younger ones. “I just enjoy playing. I guess the team likes me because they ask me back every year." There is a very sound reason why she is asked back every year. Caryl's coach, Don Tubbs, says Caryl is very much a contributor to the team. "She’s a super pitcher. She starts every game and we build our game around her," says Tubbs. “She throws good arc and she gets the ball across. She is very consistent.” Caryl has seen several upheavals in womens softball in Hastings since she started playing. She believes the quality of softball has diminished over the last two or three seasons due to some quality players leaving the league for greener pastures. "We used to have a lot of good, fast and young players that belong in a class A league,’’ she says. “But they play somewhere else now. I guess 1 really don't know why.” Caryl also thinks fast pitch softball is a little more exciting sport than slow pitch — mostly because of the added dimensions of stealing, bunting, etc. Caryl has a daughter, Janet, who is old enough to have played against her mother on a number of occasions. Caryl hasn’t played against her this year cs yet, but she says it won’t be any big deal when it happens. "Oh no,” she laughs. “I've played with her and against her before." At 45, Caryl isn’t slowing down loo much when it comes to playing softball. Why, she might not have even hit her peak yet. Volleyball club looking for new members to join organization An attempt is being made to organize a power volleyball club in Hastings. The club currently plays Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoons at Charlton Park but can use more members, say the founders of the club. The cost of the club is $5.00. For that money a member is put on a volleyball tournament mailing list and also receives a club T-shirt. The club hopes to sponsor a couple of tournaments on July 17 and 31 at Charlton Park. One of the courts has been refurbished with railroad ties and sand and is ready for mens B triples or womens novice tour­ nament play. Anyone desiring more information can contact Brian Pufpaff at 945-3965, Mike Huston at 852-9303, or Brian Shumway at 9452942. Last chance to enter golf tournament The Walter Hagen-Babe Zaharias Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, July 9 at the Hastings Country Club. The Hastings Country Club course is one of nearly 50 throughout Michigan to select scratch and handicap teams in both men and womens divisions for the Walter Hagen-Babe Zaharias state finals September 10-11 at Boyne Highlands. Tournament proceeds from the tour­ naments are used to support the research, education and patient service programs of the American Cancer Society. For more information contact Rodenbeck al 948-2760. The local unit of the cancer society urges anyone who will make a cash contribution or donate prizes to contact Rodenbeck. The tournament has raised over $2,000 from Barry County towards cancer research in the years it has sponsored the tournament. Sports... at a glance By Steve Vedder Nobody asked me, but... Every so often things just seem to pile up and I need to get some of them off my chest. This is one of those columns. For what they’re worth here are some valued opinions on topics I’ve heard around town lately. Lack of large mens softball tour­ naments It seems the days of finding large, weekend mens softball tournaments to play in are long gone. As early as last summer it wasn't uncommon to find tournaments with as many as 16-20 teams in it. Even the huge 60-plus team tournaments held every year at Bailey Stadium in Battle Creek always seemed to be able to fill out its brackets. But this summer I doubt if I’ve seen a tournament with more than 10 teams. The problem? Actually there are probably two problems. The most logical answer is that there are simply too many tournaments around these days. Only so many teams play on weekends and the more tournaments there are, the more the teams can pick and choose when to play. The other reason for the lack of larger tournaments is the price. Most tournaments in the DetroiI area charge at least $100 a shot. Who can afford to pay a price that steep Tor as few as two games? On the average I’d say most tour­ naments are priced between $80-$90 these days. That's just too expensive to allow a team to play every weekend — even with a supportive sponsor. Kids games getting out of band It’s long been a bone of contention with me the manner in which parents and coaches conduct themselves at their sons and daughters baseball and softball games. I’ve seen grownups act more like the kids they're supposed to be coaching. These “adults" rant and rave and carry on like it’s the seventh game of the World Series. I recently attended a pony league baseball game in Hastings and for the most part thought the parents did act relatively decent. I'll never understand why a parent feels they have to verbally blast a volunteer umpire at these games, or why a parent has to scream at his child just because he isn’t playing quite as good as the parent thinks he should. Why can’t the parent just go to the game, cheer the good plays, and offer encouragement if the teams loses or plays bad? I've always thought there are some parents who unconsciously fantasize themselves as playing the role of their child on the field. When their child fails, the parent sees it as themselves failing. Thus their constant bickering that goes on during a game. Fish Hatchery Park I’ve heard two complaints with the Fish Hatchery Park this spring. I’ve heard people ask how often the city sprays for mosquitos and I’ve heard people criticize the city for lack of playground equipment at the park. I asked Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich to answer those criticisms. He said the ballpark has been sprayed for mosquitos once this year and that should be enough. As for the playground equipment, it ranks low on a budget list that already has been pared. It would nice if playground equip­ ment and possibly a concession stand could be added to the park. Naturally, however, the city can’t go to it’s a money tree and pick off a couple thousand dollars for some playground equipment and a concession stand. It would be nice though. Billy Martin isn’t sexist, everybody is treated bad It really isn't much of local interest but Billy Martin’s latest escapade does concern the profession of sportswriting as a whole. Which is what leads me the following sexist commentary. It seems bashful Billy recently cursed out a female sportswriter which in turn caused her editor to register a complaint with the Yankees. And frankly I don’t see what all the commotion is about. How many times has Martin done the same thing to a male reporter and never been brought on the carpet? If the woman sportswriter wants to be treated like her male counterparts (for better or for worse), then she’s going to have to suffer the same slings and arrows they do. Nobody is saying Martin is right for cursing anybody out. He probably isn’t. But if he doesn’t find himself in hot water for screaming at a male reporter, why should he get in trouble for cursing out a woman who is trying to emulate a man’s job. Other idle thoughts on a slow af­ ternoon 7. r f?" — I’m sick of every nickel and dime sport claiming it is the fastest growing sport in the country. How can every sport be the fastest growing? — Fast pitch softball is making a comeback. I hear more and more quality slow pitch players talking of switching sports. — Speaking of quality, the quality of womens softball has skyrocketed the last four or five years. Now if the women would just get rid of some of those know-nothing male managers they could grow by a few more leaps and bounds. — Attention any sailboat owner: I'm in the market to do a feature on boating. — Due to the added attention paid high school basketball, count on seeing more and more summer tournaments. American Legion hangs onto first, G & G moves into sole possession of first in A league Steve Anger leaps over -he high jump In action in the kid’s Olympic games held at Johnson Field lost week. (Bonnor photo) Summer Playground -OLYMPIC DAY — JUNE 24 • 100 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED • FINAL SCORE • Bob King...96% CentroI...92 5. E./Rutland.. .56% Lower Elementary • HIGH JUMP • GIRLS ... 1st Chelsea Adams, 2nd Talena Wilkins, 3rd (Tie) Jodi Rowley and Sherry Anger. BOYS ... 1st Mott Brown. 2nd A.J. Purdum, 3rd (Tie) Jeff Slanker and Derek VandenBerg. Upper Elementary •440 RUN* • SACK RACE • GlRlS ... 1st Leslie Dipert. 2nd Fran House. 3rd Brooke Adams. GIRLS ... 1st Talena Wilkins. 2nd Jodi Rawly. 3rd Kathy Bell. BOYS ... 1st David Oom, 2nd Mark Carlson. 3rd Tom Vos. BOYS ... 1st Scott Ricketts. 2nd Matt Reynolds, 3rd Chad Wilcox. • SOFTBALL THROW • • SOFTBALL THROW • GIRLS ... 1 st Tommy Galbreath. 2nd Anno Spindler. 3rd Fran House. GIRLS ... 1st Sherry Anger. 2nd Amber Whitney. 3rd Kelly Smith. BOYS ... 1st Gary Parker. 2nd Tom Anderson. 3rd Tom Vos. BOYS ... 1st A.J. Purdum. 2nd Teddy Wilder. 3rd Jeff Gardner. • 1OO YARD DASH • • FRISBIE THROW • GIRLS ... 1st Leslie Dipert. 2nd Fran Houss. 3rd Anno Spndler. GIRLS . . . 1st Taleno Wilkins. 2nd Christy Spindler. 3rd Jodi Rowley. BOYS ... 1st Peter Hauschild. 2nd Mark Carlson. 3rd Kurt Zeigler. BOYS ... 1st Chuck Bryan. 2nd Jelf Gardner. 3rd GabeKing. • WHEELBARROW • 1st Chad Loftus / Kelly Baily. 2nd Talena Wilkins / Derek VandenBerg. 3rd Gabe King / Zach Wilkins. • 3 LEGGED RACE • >50 YARD DASH* GIRLS ... 1st Fran House, 2nd Anna Spindler. 3rd Brooke Adams. BOYS ... 1st Peter Hauschild. 2nd Kurt Zeigler. 3rd Brod Warner. • HIGH JUMP * 1st Ryan McKelvey Jeremy Moghater. 2nd Barry GIRLS ... 1st Fran House. 2nd Amy Jordon. 3rd Bailey / Cameron Jiles, 3rd Scott Rickets / Ryan Aubrey Watson. Wade. BOYS ... 1st Peter Hauschild. 2nd Tom Anderson. • 40 YARD DASH • 3rd Tom Vos. GIRLS ... 1st Chelsea Adams. 2nd Dione Bell. 3rd * STANDING BROAD JUMP • Sherry Anger. GIRLS ... I st Aubrey Watson. 2nd Karen Torko. 3rd BOYS ... 1st Mott Shaeffer. 2nd Casey Echtinow. Jessie King. 3rd John Bell. BOYS ... 1st Kurt Zeigler 2nd Tom Anderson, 3rd • STANDING BROAD JUMP • Gary Parker. GIRLS ... 1st Jodi Rowley. 2nd Diane Bell. 3rd Sherry • 440 RELAY • Anger. • st Mork Carlson / Peter Hauschild / Anno Spindler BOYS 1st Mott Brown. 2nd Malt Shaeffer. 3rd / Leslie Dipert. Casey Echtinow. G it G Pork Farms moved all alone into first place last week with a 10-9 win over the Moose. G & G is now 6-2 while Fiberglass A and Hooks are 5-3. G & G built up a 10-3 and then had to hang on for the win. G & G was led by Tom Edinger, Phil Wenger, and Dan Neely who had two hits each. For the Moose, Bo Robbins had two singles. Hooks failed to keep pace with G & G as they lost to Fiberglass A 6-2. John Miller had two hits for the winners. Steve Vedder had three hits for Hooks and Mike Robinson and John Karpinski had two. Fiberglass A played the second game of its doubleheader knocking off Cappuns 8-5. Wayne Kirwin homered and doubled to lead the winners. Keith Jones, Rick Rawlings, and Dan Baum had two hits. For Cappons, Bret Verus and Bob Miller had two hits. Larabee Construction crushed Lewis Realty 13-3 behind two hits by Jeff Denny, Steve Mix, and Daryl Barnum. A nine-run second inning enabled Larabee to cruise to the win. Hastings Mutual blanked the hapless Weight Train Gym 16-0. Mutual was led in hitting by Scott Van Allsburg and Jim DeVries who collected four hits each. Gary Schrimer had two hits for Mutual. The Weight Train Gym was held to just three hits in the game including doubles by Bill Rodgers and Bill Horn. I J&J Auto knocked off Art Meade Auto 10-8 by scoring two runs in pie severth inning. Jeff Eldridge homered and singled to lead the winners. Jeff Morgan, Andy Hamilton, and Steve Morgan adde<? two nits. Kip Eastman rapped three hits including two doubles to lead Arll Meade Auto. Jim Daniels hit a home run and singled. Art Meade rallied from that loss to shut out the Non Runners 5-0. Billy McDonald had two hits and scored two runs for the winners. For the Non Runners, Dan Ahem had two hits. Larabee Construction lost to the Hotel 6-3. Larabee was led by Daryl Barnum with two hits. The Hotel was led by Frank Misak’s thres singles. American Legion remained unbeaten in Division B with an 11-3 win over Fiberglass B. The Legion got two hits from Mark Keeler and Dan Slocum and John Lake and three hits from Larry Pitt. Gary Burpee and Larry Shellenbarger had two hits for Fiberglass B. Division A standings G & G Pork Farms 6-2 Hooks 5-3 Fiberglass A 5-3 Cappon Oil 3-5 Moose 2-6 Division B standings American Legion 7-1 Hotel 5-2 Superette 5-2 Hastings Mutual 4-3 Larabee Cont. 5-4 Fiberglass B 4-4 Division C standings Lewis Realty 5-2 J&J Auto 4-3 Non Runners 1-7 Art Meade Auto 1-7 Weight Train Gym 0-8 �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, June 30, 1983 — Page 12 Ducks Unlimited sets banquet date Several members of the Thornapple Valley Ducks Unlimited organization display the prizes that can be won ot the club's banquet. (From left) Jack Walker displays a picture, Steve Kaiser shows of a shotgun, and Pete Schantz holds a duck decoy in front of him. Other office's present at the DU meeting were (from left) Dove Rodenbeck, Jim Hund, Dave Wilcox, and BenCaddick. (Bonner photo) The Thornappie Valley Chapter of Ducks Unlimited has announced that its fourth annual banquet will be held at the Hastings Moose on September 1. Chapter Chairman John Walker feels the fund-raising function should be marked on the calender by anyone who is interested in the future of North America's waterfowl. “The Ducks Unlimited success story,” said Walker, “is really starting to spread around Banquets much like our chapter event held throughout the country last year contributed towards Ducks Unlimited national fund-raising effort which raised $34.7 million during 1982 alone. “But what's even more important to realize," added Walker, "is that this national fund-raising total must increase this year if the North American waterfowl habitat race is to be won." DU's sportsmen-conservationists founders discovered through surveys conducted 45 years ago that 70 per cent of North America’s waterfowl production occurs in Canada. They figured out back in 1937 what holds true today. Since federal duck stamp dollars cannot be spent beyond U.S borders, sport­ smen funds earmarked for waterfowl con­ servation are not getting to the places where the great percentage of production takes place. But through Ducks Unlimited’s efforts, over $200 million has been raised in the U.S. since 1937. And 80 cents out of every one of those dollars has been sent to DU (Canada) to reserve some 3.2 million acres of prime habitat encompassing over 2,100 wetland projects. The only problem in all this is that biologists estimate millions of additional acres of habitat must be reserved in order to stabilize North America’s waterfowl population. When you consider that habitat today is diminishing due to agricultural and development pressures, and that DU is the Elks GOLF LEAGUE FIRST FLIGHT ... D. Storrs 77. 8. Carlson 87, P. Edwards 95. J. Flood 89. A. Francik 58, J. Coboon 42. 8. Romick 59. S. Shriver 100, 8. Tossava 49. L. Gos­ per 94, L. Hamp 106, P. Burkey 92, T. Turkal 41, M. 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Tickets, which are $30 each, include a oneyear DU memberships and a subscription to the organization’s magazine. Call Dave Wilcox at 948-8431 for tickets and further details. Listen to see if the Michigan Panthers are playoff bound. MICHIGAN PANTHERS vs. ARIZONA WRANGLERS 1:15 p.m., Sunday WBCH-FM RADIO/ 1OO.1 HASTINGS YOUR USFL STATION IN �Several members of the Thornapple Valley Ducks Unlimited organization display the prizes that can be won at the club's banquet. (From left) Jack Walker displays a picture, Steve Kairer shows of a shotgun, and Pete Schantz holds a duck decoy in front of him. Other officers present at the DU meeting were (from left) Dave Rodenbeck, Jim Hund, Dove Wilcox, and BenCaddick. (Bonner photo) tne caienuer oy anyone wno is inieresiea in the future of North America’s waterfowl. •‘The Ducks Unlimited success story," said Walker, "is really starting to spread around. Banquets much like our chapter event held throughout the country last year contributed Inwards Ducks Unlimited national fund-raising effort which raised $34.7 million during 1982 alone. "But what's even more important to realize," added Walker, “is that this national fund-raising total must increase this year if the North American waterfowl habitat race is to be won." DU's sport^men-conservationists founders discovered through surveys conducted 45 years ago that 70 per cent of North America’s waterfowl production occurs in Canada. They figured out back in 1937 what holds true today. Since federal duck stamp dollars cannot be spent beyond U.S borders, sport­ smen funds earmarked for waterfowl con­ servation are not getting to the places where the great percentage of production takes place. But through Ducks Unlimited's efforts, over $200 million has been raised in the U.S. since 1937. 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Mulford 92, W. Wyngarden 118, J. Plank 83. F. Anderso 102, L. Englehan 45, D. Hamman 91. D. Fedewa 88. H. Wil­ son 61. E. Lewis 96. R. Newton 72. M. Myers 83. L. VanGeison 104. SPECIAL EVENTS - BEST POKER ... J. Carpenter 5-5, G. Storrs 5-5, S. Shriver 3-5. E. Lewis 4-7. Thanks to you... It’s Working! Hundreds of Hostings oreo youngsters are enjoy­ ing the fun of days and nights at Camp Algonquin, operated by the Hastings YMCA and the Hostings Youth Council. Both ore partially funded by the Hostings Area Community Fund through your Uniled Way donations. Listen to see if the Michigan Panthers are playoff bound. MICHIGAN PANTHERS vs. ARIZONA WRANGLERS 1:15 p.m., Sunday WBCH-FM RADIO/1OO.1 YOUR USFL STATION IN HASTINGS �The Hostings Banner. Thursday. June30. 1983— Page 13 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 House For Sale MUDD LAKE. DELTON: Extra nice, lakefront, year round home. Carpeting throughout, attached garage, fishing great summer and winter, channels to Jones, Wilkinson and Cloverdale lakes. $31,900. Move right in on easy LC terms. Owner, 6235251 or 345-8206. (7-7) For LEASE HOME FOR LEASE on Algonquin Lake. New four bedroom home. $475 per month, plus utilities. References and advance deposit required. Phone 9459163. (6-30) Apartment House FOR RENT FOR KENT: Mobile home located at Mead-O-Acres. $240. 852-1833. Nashville. J<<jnd For Sale 10 WOODED ACRES in Mancelona area, $7,000 with $100 down and $70 per month on a nine peicent land contract. Also, ten beautifully wooded acres with stream. Call 616-5336436 or write .Northern Land Company, 43 Valley View Road, Bellaire, MI 49615. LASH f UH I ANO LON’HAt IS 4 HI Ai FSJ All i HANS MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE: 1972 mobile home, asking $7,200. 8521833, Nashville. FOR SALE: 1979 mobile home, 14’x60’, two bedrooms, must be moved, $8,500. 795-7974, Middleville. (7-7)___________________ FOR SALE: 12’x60’ trailer, setup in Baltimore Trailer Park. Phone 948-9020, (tfn) MOBILE, rnodulai, 'nd double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490. Dutton. Pire Haven Estates, (tfn) PARK ESTATE: 14’rfO’, two bedrooms, expando. $9,000 reduced. 948-9073, before 10 a.m. (6-30) MARLETTE MOBILE HOME: 10’x55’ with tip-out, two bedrooms, new furnace, new awning, new kitchen floor. In a park, 10 minutes from Hastings. Under $5,000. 696-9419, Dutton. (6-30) Cards of Thanks I would like to thank the Barry County Road Em­ ployees for the watch and excellent supper for my retirement. To Wayne and Mary Roush for the poem and, of course, the con­ versation piece, the rocking chair. To the off^e and commission for the plaque, to all who came, the cards and well wishes. Arthur Burghdoff $100.00 DOWN .Grayling-Kalkaska Area: 10 acres, some adjoins State Land, beautiful hardwoods, close to lakes and rivers. Surveyed and title insurance, no closing costs, $8,995.00 $90.00 a month, 11%, FREE BROCHURE. Call (517) 348-2340 or write Ka-De Realty, P.O. Box 226, Grayling, Ml. 49738. rhe parents and family of Donald J. Green wish to express their thanks to all who attended his memorial, the flowers and contributions to the Putnam Library fund. God bless you all. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Green We would like to thank our children, Rex and Meridee. Tom and Mary, Pam and Bing, Dan and Darla. Michele and Dave for the wonderful retirement party at the Carlton Grange. The supper and the dance. To all who came, for the gifts, cards and well wishes. To Bob Burghdoff and David Lawrence for helping with the music. We had a swell time and you all made it a time to remember. Thanks again. Art k Bea Burghdoff MEETINGS Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Mental Health Services will be held on Thursday, July 7, 1983 at 12:30 p.m. in the conference room. Any in­ terested person is invited to attend. SERVICES PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9688. (tfn) SEWING MACHINES: Repair most makes and models. Sales and service of White. We make ‘•housecalls”. 948-2932, Doc’s in Hastings, (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIMESTONE: Limestone and mar! delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) MENDING BASKET: Household and clothing alternations, new zippers & coat linings. Flexible hours, experienced and reasonable. Phone 945-9712. (tfn) FURNITURE REFINISH­ ING & REPAIR: Free estimates, pick up and delivery. Mark Heidt, 7953850. Middleville. (7-14) Foster Care VACANCIES in my Adult Foster Care Home. 945-3747. AUCTIONS BAR AUCTION: Blarney Stone Bar. every Sunday, 2-5 p.m. All merchandise new and guaranteed. Name brand hand tools, misc. home furnishings, etc. Bar open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days. Special sandwiches, cold beer and mixed drinks and dancing on weekends. Thurs., Fri. & Sat. (tfn) LOST RN OR LPN: why not uss all of your professional skills and work as a charge nurse in our medical facility. We have a full-time and parttime position. Duties include passing meds, giving treatments, and team supervision. E.o.E. and good wages and benefits. Call Doris Greenfield, 9452407. (7-14) HELP WANTED: Electrician. experienced. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Sales representatives. Ten im­ mediate openings. Office equipment, construction, etc. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Tele^one canvassers. Office ex­ perience a plus. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. LOST DOG: Golden Retriever. 1>2 year old female, in Tanner Lake Rd., M-37 area answer to “Tanner.” 945-9708. (tfn) HELP WANTED: Mechanics. Marine, automotive, industrial machinery. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek . Job Service. PETS HELP WANTED: Industrial maintenance. Food processing machines. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. COCKER PUPS FOR SALE: Buff, AKC, seven weeks, first shot. 948-8362, Hastings. TO GIVE AWAY: Blond Belgium shepherd male dog, six years old, good with kids, to good home. 945-3348, after 5 p.m.________ FREE: One calico kitten. Good child’s pet. 945-3730. PRODUCE YOU PICK STRAW­ BERRIES: 852-0984. Help Wanted HELP WANTED; Manager trainees. Food service, retail and finance. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675. Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Keypunch operator, digital. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Security guards. Fee. Call Jim, 3440675, Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Car­ penters and plumbers. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. HOMEMAKERS: Work part-time in area hospital for national TV rental corp. Seven days on, seven days off, 3 to 6 p.m. $3.35 per hour. Send note or resume with phone-number to Box 822, in care of Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058. (7-7) JOBS WANTED WANTED: Carpenter work. No job too small. All phases of carpenter work, pole barn, Licensed. Delton, 623-2968. (7-14) . WANTED: ; Housecleaning jobs. Reliable. Price negotiable. 795-7244, Mid­ dleville Ii7-I4> HOUSEHOLD FOR SALE: Stove, 30", very good condition, $150. 8911308, Caledonia. DINING ROOM TABLE: Walnut inlaid, 40”x62”, extends to 98", six chairs blue upholstered, pad in­ cluded, perfect condition, $440. 795-7186, Middleville. FOR SALE: Montgomery Ward chest freezer and refrigerator, good running order. Phone 945-9172. 19" COLOR T.V.: Sears portable solid state, remote control, only two years old, excellent condition, $300. 9453972. MISCELLANEOUS WATKINS PRODUCT'S: call Shirley Norris, Hickory Corners, 671-5535. ^eed extra income? Sell Watkins Products - home, work, etc. (tfn) FOR SALE: 1982 Starcraft tent camper, like new. Call Don Haywood, 948-8743. Reason for sale: purchased motor home. (6-30) SUDDENLY... Jim’s just had an idea to have another photographic basement sale at fantastic savings you can pick up on; like new used cameras, darkroom equipment, lenses, tripods, books and other photographic related items, Don't miss out on this big event. 8517 100th St S.E., Alto, Sat., June 18,9 a.m. to 6 P m - .M-37 to 100th St. east 27 miles. ___________ FOR FUN k PROFIT, see the Compass metal detec­ tors. Over 20 models available starting at $79.95. Call 945-4181. (6-30) SLAB WOOD and saw dust delivered to your place. 7658221, Freeport. (6-30) ______ FOR SALE: New utility trailer with side racks, $185. 945-2165, 1225 N. Jefferson SL, Hastings. FOR SALE: Double tilt bed snowmobile trailer with or without two Ski-Doo snowmobiles. 945-2165, 1225 N. Jefferson St., Hastings. FOR SALE: One 36" wood storm door, $20. 945-2165, 1225 N. Jefferson St., Hastings. COMMODORE VIC 20: Only used once, complete with joy stick and two games $99 945-3972. 8 PANEL CASITA SCREEN HOUSE: $125 . 945-5487, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m, FOR SALE; 9 ft truck camper, 3-burner stove, 3way refrigerator, heater, sleeps fotr, $850. 367-7194, after 4 p.m., 1310 Wellman Rd., Woodland. FOR SALE: Seat for van that makes into a bed. 6232360, Delton. FOR SALE: Wards rod pump, hp. motor, 96 ft. of wood rod, 40 gal. storage tank. Phone 945-9645. FOR SALE: 7’ pool table; child's car seat, and baby's changing table AD in ex­ cellent condition. Phone 9459646. OCTAGON PICNIC TABLE: Wolmanizod, $110. 795-7826 or 79frMC, Middleville. 14 FT. CRUISER BOAT and trailer; Hotpoint refrigerator. 623-8487, Delton. FOR SALE: 10 hp. Sears lawn tractor, electric start, 36" mower, lights; eight rolls new barbed wire. 9452195. FOR SALE: Free Heat Machine fireplace air cir­ culating insert, $150. Call after 5 p.m., 948-2579. TRUCK CAMPER FOR SALE: 1977, 10*4 ft., selfcontained, like new, $2,300. 795-9159, Middleville (7-7) FOR SALE: Bicycles. Also repair parte. 197J Ford station wagon. 948-2377. WANTED COUPLE WITH ONE CHILD urgently needs apartment or bouse to rent in Prairieville Twp. Each employed, as police officer and school bus driver. Rent must be reasonable. Phone 795-7713. WANTED: 8 ft. truck camper, self-contained, in good condition. 721-8688, Banfield. NEEDED: 25 persons for Muscular Dystrophy Association fund raiser. Work June, July and August. Phone for appointment. 9459423 or 948-2023. (6-30) FARM EQUIPMENT FARM TRACTOR, combine and shipment parts - new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. SUnm Equip­ ment Company, U.S. 131 al Wayland, Mich., 792-6304 or 877-4666; also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich, phone 374-8801. SICKLE BAR MOWER, *125; Minniapolis Moline RN tractor, 8400; John Deere 2bottom trailer plow, S150; 8 fl disc, S100. Call 671-42S7. (7-14) USED CARS and TRUCKS 1973 MG MIDGET: Runs good, body fair, $1,000 or best offer. 367-2401, Woodland. FOR SALE: 1970 Pontiac LeMans, engine good, needs brake work, $300 or best offer. Phone 721-8129, Banfield. FOR SALE: 1981 Plymouth Horizon, excellent condition. 948-8538, Hastings. (7-7) 1971 CHEVY IMPALA 2-DR. 350 engine, automatic, power steering, power brakes, air, AM-FM radio, good con­ dition, $500. 671-5578, Hickory Comers (7-7) 1977 CHEVROLET VAN: Conversion, 305, automatic, raised white letter tires on custom wheels, AM-FM cassette with 50 watt Sony equalizier, 40-channel GE CB, 64,000 miles. Must sell! $2,900. Call 945-2425, days, ask for Don; after 6 p.m., 852-0835.______________ 1978 FORD FAIRMONT 4DR. - 53,000 miles, 6 cylinder, automatic, excellent con­ dition, $2,600. 664-4774, Pine Lake. (7-7)______________ MRTSC"R«0LE?21 SF1W BanfieM ’5°‘ 721'8187, FOR SALE: 1974 GMC pickup, Si ton, good tires, body fair, runs excellent, $650 or make offer. 795-9293 Middleville. FOR SALE: 1973 Cadillac' 852-1833, Nashville. FOR SALE: 1978 Pontiac Bonneville, excellent con­ dition. 948-2443. >978 FIREBIRD: 65,000 miles, runs and looks ex­ cellent, air, stereo, must sell, $3,000. 616-693-2657, Clarksville, atter 5 p.m. is™ DODGE WAGON: Stereo, air, cruise control, reliable transportation, motor kept up, $395.945-2671. (tfn) 1968 MUSTANG FOR SALE: 302 engine, automatic - floor, new tires, good condition, $2,385. Delton, 623-2081. 1947 CHEVY «<, TON: Runs, body in good shape, $800 or best offer. 367-2401, Woodland. ______ 1912 NOVA: Motor rebuilt, runs good, $650 or best offer. 795-3132, Middleville. FOR SALE: I960 Dodge Dart, excellent condition. 945-9302. (7-14)_________ FOR SALE: 1982 Mercury LN7, 4-speed, power steering, power brakes, AMFM cassette stereo with amplifier, sun roof, good gas mileage, many extras. Call 948-9277 or 945-9324 after 6 1957 CHEVY 2-DR. HARD­ TOP : 350 engine, 4-speed, 390 positive traction, alum, slots, good interior, $3,200. 945-2715. 1976 FORD GRANADA: Good condition, 9900. 7213454, Banfield.___________ 1981 CUTLASS SUPREME DIESEL: Excellent siiape, 33,000 miles, loaded, $6,800. 374-7202, Lake Odessa. (7-21) Boats FOR SALE: 12 fL Sea iui« alum, boat, trailer and 5% hp. Johnson motor, $500. 9453755, after 5 p.m. (tfn) FOR SALE: Older Mercury 5 $200,852-9660,4 < SERVICE DIRECTORY INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Since 1908 ELECTRICAL I AUNDRY ft DRY CLEANING l«OLLF.XM(X>i Electric Motor Repair — Most motors repaired in one day — • Coin Operated Machines Dre* Off Laundry • Pressing • Dry Cleaeiag Service Farmee Meter aid Water Pimps Oir Specialty S. Michigan, Hostings • *45-4720 • opkElectric Motor Service BARRY CLEANERS EAlSA f 15W Bodford Rood 19 Sale*...Sarvica...Repairs 1211. Mg$ RnoMMMS LAWNMOWERS Ft CHAIN SAWS FARRELL’S Heating & Cooling WOODLANDS HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING I INSTALLATION and SERVICE Custom Built Homes 802 E. GRAND Land Development Energy Efficient Home*. OfBc«. & Apt. Complexe* Complete Building Service HASTINGS 945-4539 GRAND RAPIDS 458-2705 Sale* and Service 945-4020 KEITH PRONG BUILDERS WATER TREATMENT MT WASH. UB. VMS- HCXUK AUCTION SERVICE WARDS APPUANCES AND CATALOG SALES =HW H- Serving Barry County Since 1940 KEN MILLER, C.R.S. — BROKER 137 W. State St., Hastings (616 ) 945-5182 REALTOR am i n«maMn • Softeners • Salt Dunking Water Products m OUR SteVICt is to pleose both BUYERS ond SEILERS t Hastings SJfouie* Skop hospital-funerals-weddings (free delivery in city limits) plants and floral arrangements wicker baskets silk and dried arrangements floral hair clips full wire service Joe & Kim Schroeder 402 North Michigan Avenue (616) 945-3484 Hastings, HI. 49058 SAW SHARPENING 629 S MICHIGAN AVE.. HASTINGS, MICHIGAN BICYCLES Now Timber Trails carries the Fuji bicycle PLANTS © FRANTZS BUICK-CHEVROLET 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT S*mc* Noon: Monday 8 to 8. Tuesday-Friday 8 fa 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA ffel GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS CEIUUL KTMS PURS MRSIM Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! Corner of Jefferson and State Street CUSTOM PRINTING MnitMT Phone945-9521 Hostings, Michigan CAR Et TRUCK REPAIR PHONE 945-5274 All items in store for sale to take home, Phone (616) 945-3949 MILLER REAL ESTATE Mat Cutting Glass Cutting • Stretching • Mounting DOWNTOWN HASTINGS RETAIL HASTINGS WATER CONDITIONING, INC. REAL ESTATE CUSTOM FUMING HEATING Et AIR CONDITIONING BUILDERS Panelized, Modulors & nRmr FREE SERVICES Phono *45 5113 JIM, JOHN, DAVE ..ot 945-3412 FRAMING See our NEW FUJI and ROSS bicycle lines 'tiMBER 'Trails -Energies Inc. Circular Saws • Buzz Saws Haad Saws • Scissors Chain Saws • Lawn & Garden Tools TOTAL FITNESS, INC. Confidential Persoaal Instrodioa on Exercise and Diet Cardiovasculor & Physical Conditioning Phone S48-9287 or 948-9288 "THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE” 05 W. Green St., Hastings Gordie's WEAR HOUSE 94S4S43 CHIEF NOONDAY SHARP-ALL SHOP 9805 Chief Noonday Rd. Phone 795-7189 HEALTH a FITNESS • T-Shirts • Team Shirts • etc ...or leave at Gambles Store, Hastings SWEEPERS For the Best Prices...on Quality Offset Printing... HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP 127 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 Phone 948-8103 RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES Contact: J-Ad Graphics (616)945-9554 in Hastings �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, June 30, 1983 — Page 14 fE.B.I. AUXILIARY 'l Miller reflects on superintendent’s job Pancake Breakfast! Acting Superintendent Robert Miller will t,tep down on June 36, Io make room for Carl Schoessel. the* new superintendent of Hastings Area Public Schools. Robert C. Miller- has been with the Hastings schools Since 1958, when he started out teaching physical education and history. He has coached wrestling," tennis and has served as assistant football coach. He is originally from Lyons, N.Y. While serving in the U.S. Navy, he met his wife, Madelyn, a native of Michigan. After serving four years in the European Theater during World War II, he settled in Michigan and earned his bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University. Before coming to Hastings, Miller taught in the Ionia schools for five years, while earning a master's degree' at the University of Michigan. The Millers have two children, Margaret, 28 and Carl, 20. In the following interview. Miller took time to reflect upon his tenure as interim superintendent and some of the issues of education. on July x, 1983 iiam "seconds on ADULTS UNDER 12 3.00 •1.50 821 FOURTH AVENUE LAKE ODESSA Pancakes, Meat, Eggs 4 Juice TO BENEFIT E.B.I. BREAKTHRU. INC. Robert Miller, who will return to his administrative assistant s job. It takes more than yellow paper to make the Yellow Pages Q. What was the most difficult decision you had to make daring yoar tenure as acting superintendent? A. I really don't feel that there were any difficult decisions I Kkdto make during the six months I had the job. Everyone was very cooperative and things fell in place. I would also like to point out that any success realized during the .past six months was due to many Individuals and not to me personally. I think credit has to be given to Mr. Guenther who put much of this in place before he retired, to the school board and to the staff. So the success that was realized should be shared jointly by many people. 1 also think that a formula has to be devised so that the educational program of a community is not dependent solely or to the extent that it is on property taxes. I also strongly feel that a system has to be developed so that schools do not have to spend so much time in the political arena trying to pass millages. Our efforts should be devoted to developing sound educational programs other than raising money. But the true answer for correcting the financial situation. 1 do not have. Until it changes, we, the local citizens, must support our schools. The only method we know now is to vote for millages providing they are reasonable requests. Q. There has been a lot of discussion about competency tests. What are your feelings? Why did you not make recommendations regarding them. A. I feel that there has to be a method of evaulation, whether it be testing or something else. Competency testing is one tool. An evaluation tool has to be used to see that we are accomplishing what is necessary. I felt that the timing was improper for me to recommend it We are hiring a director of educational services who will be directly involved in the curriculum and methods of evaulation. It should be up to that person. Q. How do you feel the npcemlng millage should be presented? ** A. I'm not sure how the ballot will be designed at this time. It will be a collective decision of the school-board, citizens, the staff, our new superintendent. All of us will be actively involved. I do feel that the approach can be entirely different from the last millage effort The last time we wert thrtetenthg to take away programs for youngsters This time we can stress that the money that will be raised will be used for programs for the youngsters. I also think the mood of the community has changed. I think that-people realize the problems faced in the Hastings school system are not unique. They are being faced in all school systems and are not the making of individuals herein Hastings but statewide. I think that if a mlUage design and the amount is carefuHjMhbufht out ahd if we get citizens actively involved in styporting this millage, it will be Aiccteaful. We’re going to approach this millage in a very constructive wjy rather than negative. A. If the millage re^rfit.W to fail, it will mean that the -gotfcPen of our school district will be thWUSfisgged for another year in educational programs. It does not mean that we would dcae-our doors. This is not a threat in any way. It is simply to offer the yongsters what hopefdlly we as adults feel they deserve in the way of total education. Nobody else can put your ad in Michigan's #1 Buying Guide. Telephone listings and advertisements printed on yellow paper do not necessarily produce readership, consumer trust and buyers. It takes more than that. It takes the Michigan Bell Yellow Pages. No other directory can touch the unequaled customer usage or the unsurpassed directory circulation of the Michigan Bell Yellow Pages and deliver the accuracy and quality you expect. Michigan Bell, r'ellow Pages sales representatives are call­ ing on Hastings.business customers right now. Let them help you prepare your ad for the Michigan Bell Yellow Pages You'll get updated marketing information about your sales area, plus the help of experi­ enced copywriters and artists who will turn your suggestions into an action-producing adver­ tisement. To get a head start, call collect (313) 968-3944 to set up an appointment. When your sales rep visits you. ask to see his or her official Michigan Bell identification card You have until July 10. 1983. to order an ad in the new Michigan Bell Yellow Pages for the Hastings area. Make sure your ad is included in Michigan's #1 Buying Guide. Call collect (313) 968-3944 Monday through Friday between 8 a m. and 5 p.m. for a visit from a Michigan Bell Yellow Pages sales representative. You'll get nothing less than the best! Michigan Yellow Q. What are your future plans? Do you have plans for your retirement? A. My plans are to retire when I no longer have enthusiasm to get up and go to work each day. I have not set an exact timetable. I still enjoy it. I'm interested in seeing the Hastings School System get back on its feet. I would like to be a partof that. Everyone tells me I’ll know when I’m ready to retire. Q. Do you have any general comments on your tenure as superintendent? A. I’m grateful for the opportunity I had. It was a real learning experience for me. I certainly appreciate the support I had from the board of education, the staff, from the community and from the local press. I feel I’ve had tremendous support in the last six months. Q. What were some at the advantages of having this job for an interim period of time? Disadvantages? A. I feel that I had advantages because I have been in the^^staRi sb kng that I was aware of the problems we were facing and aware of the make-up of the staff. This was definitely an advantage. When I accepted the position, I decided that I would not look upon it as a fill-in and do nothing. I decided t would wtek as. hard as possible and do as much is possible with the help of others to not ob)y hbW things in line, but to move forward. I ain’t think of any disadvantages. Miller presented a plaque to retiring Superintendent Richard Guenther in December. (Bannar photos) astings sHavings & Qoan Q. What w«\a^1i&tfiBage falls? It takes Michigan Bell <). What will your job title be as you step down from the superintendent’s position? In what capacity will you be working? A. I will revert back to my previous position which is the director of ooerational services. This means that I will have responsibility for all the support services necessary for the educational, instructional program to func­ tion properly. That includes the building and grounds, transportation, food services, purchasing, central offices, and finances. Q How closely will you be working with our new superintendent, Carl Scheessel? What advice will you or have you given him? A. I sat through all the interviews for the super intendency and Mr. Schoessel stood out in my estimation. •/ Since that time, I have come to know him extremely well. He*s a bright, enthusiastic young administrator1.1 think he's going to do a tremendous job for this school system and I am looking forward to working very closely with him. Because of m/years of experience in this system, I can offer a. great deal of background information. I will do all in my power to make his tenure successful. Mr. Schoessel has a good perception of the community and theschool system. He has an excellent backhand in education and a strong backgroundin administration. I guess if I were to give him any advice, it would be to simply rernembar that “Rome" cannot be rebuilt in one day, to move slowly and thoroughly in bringing about the changes necessary for improving our instructional program. Q. We know that you are unhappy with the present method of fimaebig education. What do you see as a vtthle alternative? A. I think a great deal of study and thought has to go into that question from the legislature. At the present time, the Constitution states that each child shall have an equal op­ portunity for an education, but under our present financing system as we know it. it depends upon where i youngster lives as to the quality of programs which can be of­ fered. Therefore, a system has to be devised that will guarantee that each youngster will have an equal amount of money behind him for a quality education. 13S E. State Street Hastings, Michigan "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! “TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: • Statement Savings 1. Prestige Card - Emergency Cash • Passbook Savings "Day in...day out interest on both Passbook and Statement Savings." • Certificate Savings • Long Term Investment Accounts SAVINGS INSURED UP TO *100,000** • • • ■ • • • • Home Mortgage Loans Home Improvement Loan Money Orders Travelers Checks Contract Servicing Notary Service Direct Deposit of Social Security Checks Automatic Transfer of Funds: 1. Loan Payments 2. Transfer of Funds from Checking to Savngs or Loan Account “Truly where you save does make a difference” TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU WITH DRIVE-IN FACILITIES! LAKE ODESSA OFFICE Loco'ed ol 802 Fourth Avanuo loke Odessa OPEN Monday T uesdoy and Wednesday 9am to 4.30 p.m Friday 9 o.m. tc» 5 30 p.m.. Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 noon Phone 374-8849 MAIN OFFICE AND DRIVE-IN locotodot...136 E. State St.. Hotnngt OPEN Mon thru Thun. 9 to 4 30 p.m. Fridays 9 00 to 6:00 pm. Phone 945-9561 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-07-07.pdf 1f14bf337b6e7275970103c6a7a5c044 PDF Text Text City won’t ‘horse around’ with suit, will change zoning instead News-Wrap Grand Rapids man drowns Tuesday by Ken Reibel Rather than appeal a suit against a Hastings man who keeps horses in the city, lhe Hastings City Council will rewrite the zoning laws, says Hastings Mayor Ken Howe. Howe says the city will not pursue a case against Hastings attorney Bruce Gee. whom the city tried but failed to prevent from keeping horses on 50 acres of land he owns in an area zoned R-S (suburban residential). “We've done everything we could do without spending all our money and jeopardizing our position anymore." says Howe. The mayor says that "in excess of 11,000” has been spent in legal fees so far against Gee. A Grand Rapids man drown Tuesday morning in Williams Lake after his fishing boat, carrying his two sons, capsized. State polite say Donald Lynden Hall, «. was fishing on Williams Lake, located off Chief Noonday Rd. in Yankee Springs Township, with his two sons, Donald Lynden Hall. Jr., 33, and Jason Linden Hall, 11. Troopers say that Hall’s small, flat­ bottom fishing boat developed engine trodde and stalled. When the senior Hall started the engine back up. the none of the craft pfosed into the water, end the teat eepslied. Hal1, aided by his sons, then started swimming to shore, but the senior Hall "went face down in the water”, said a trooper. Onshore, the sone admlustered CPR Attempts to revive Hall continued when troupers arrived, and on the my to Permodt Hospital. Han died several hours later when efforts to revive him tailed. Troopers say the accident occurred at about 8:15 am. Hall was taken to the Wren Funeral Home in Hasting. Troopers say an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. Lake O’man, 19, injured in accident A IPyear-oM Lake Odessa man is reported to be in good condition in the Intermediate care unit of Grand Rapids' Blodgett Hospital after his car left the road early Saturday morning on M-a. State police say Hoge.- Call, Musgrove Highway, was northbound when his car ran oft the road. He was taken to Pennock Hospital, then transferred to Blodgett. The accident happened, troopers say, north of Guernsey Lake Rd. at about Husband-wife file complaint against county over contract July 4th celebrants Doris Niethomer, left, County Commission Chairman Paul Kiel, and Mary Payne were the judges of the "pie contest", held on the 4th of July at Charlton Pork. That contest was one of several that was held for those attending the "old fashioned" celebration. Among the events were a "watermelon eating contest", an "egg toss , and a "needle-in-the-haystack contest". For more pictures of the holiday activities in Hastings, turn to page 7. A woman and her two daughters, tamer reaidtnls of Freeport, wen kilted teotetely Ttarsday when their car,ptrock a semi-tnick on a rata slated rued In 1 spier County. Lapeer County etariff deputies say Lorena King, 33, and ter daughter* Starry, it, and Sarah, 6, wen south­ bound on MU, near Lyons Rd. in Goodlind Township, when their car struck a semi-trock that had veered out el control aad craned the centerline on the wet pevemenL Sheriff deputes say the King vehicle, a Volkswagen Rabbit, struck the truck's tins. Investigators say all 'three wen killed instantly. The accident occurred at 3:1S pm. Deputies say a second car, travelling In front of the King vehicle, struck the truck IM, then ricocheted off the front of the semi-tractor, and flipped into a ditch. The driver of that car, Deborah Lipscomb, 27, of Lapeer, and a passenger, Hannon Bootaw, 42, Yale, were treated and released at Lapeer County General Hospital. The driver of the truck, Larry Dawson, 00, Croswell, is reportedly In good condition in Marlette Community Hospital. Mrs. King and her two daughters are sorvived by husband Kenneth, and a son, Scott. The family formerly resided at a S. Slate SL address in Freeport. Daughter Sherry is a 1M3 graduate of Thomappie-Kellogg High School. Services were held Monday at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette. The Reverends Stanley A. Inniger and Richard Black of the Missionary Fellowship Bible Church officiated. Burial was Monday in the Hillsdale Cemetery in Argyle Township, Sanilac County. by Sieve Horton A husband and wife, both employed by the county as supervisors at Mitchell Hou«e — a halfway home for juvenile boys — have filed a complaint with the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) against the county courthouse employees association and the board of commissioners. David and Linda Stephens contend that the association, which negotiated a recent contract on their behalf, and the county did not represent them fairly in the bargaining. Because the two are juvenile supervisors and, between them, must be on the job around the clock, their contract agreement is an addendum to the main pact between the association and the county. David Stephens, speaking on behalf of the two, feels their part of the contract reached and ratified late last month was unfair in The Hastings Catholic priest moving here today Ex-county women die in crash Howe says the city would have to be “in a very, weak position in the eyes of the court to have a summary judgement come down against you." Howe called winning a further appeal "quite a longshot", "We feel that we’ve done what we were supposed to do. . .and now it’s for the wisdom of the council to change the ordinance that would negate farm animals within our community, unless set in special zones.” says Howe. Howe says that a zoning revision cuuld be acted upon "possibly by the end of the month". Howe says the Hastings zoning ordinances are probably adopted from many other Continued on page 2 Trooper* say the accident is under investigation. Rev.Leon Pohl, S3, who wiU take over dute* al SL Rose Catholic Chech in Hastings and St Cyril’s Catholic Church in Nashville, will be moving to Hastings , today Paths Pohl comes to Hastings from Coldwater, where he spent seven years at St Charles Catholic Chech Originally from Fowler, he graduated from high school at SL Joseph Seminary in Grand Rapids in INI Rev. Pdil completed studies at Ssered Heart Seminary in Detroit In IMS then studied theology for four years at SL John Seminary at Plymouth. He was ordained on June 2, IM Rev. Pohl has served as an associate pastor st Owosso, Jackson, Davison, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. He ha* been pastor at churches in Buchanan, Paw Paw and Coldwater. The Coldwater parish has SOO ramlHee, Ito said, but doc* not have I school as in Hastes. His hobbies are an occasional goif or fishing outing In Coldwater, he also had bean a member of the miototerial asaorietion. He replarm Bev. Robert Consaai, who was ism ague 1 to Sturgis. Howe says that an appeal could cost an additional $2,000 to $3,000. and take from six months to year. Calhoun Circuit Court Judge Stanley Everett ruled Thursday that a horse is "a customary pet , and that the language in the city s zoning law does not prohibit the keeping of horses on the land in question, located off Country Club Dr. "It strikes me that the term ‘customary pet ...includes riding horses. They’re pets. Many people keep them, they're not as common as dogs or cats are in residential areas, but they are pets," said Judge Everett. Judge Everett granted Gee summary judgement, meaning that the judge found no factual basis for a dispute. comparison with what the rest of the association received. In particular, he feds certain benefits written in ti»e former agreement have been omitted from the current one. “I’m not happy with what they they took away from us," he explained. •, “Everyone else gets sick time off with pay,” Stephens pointed out, “but we don’t. “We also have to work for straight time on holidays while the rest of the county em­ ployees get paid time-and-a-half and get a (compensation) day off. “(Also) our vacation time is scheduled by our supervisor (RobertNida) while eyeryone else has some say when scheduling theirs.” Stephens claimed that the new contract also omits lay-off and recall provisions for his wife and him, again contrary to what otter employees have. Cont ,o Seri Newman will assume duties next Monday as Hastings’ director of educa­ tional services. New Educational Services Director will begin duties Monday Dr. Earl Newman, the new director of educational services for the Hastings Area School District, says that with cooperation from the state legislature and the local people, Hastings can offer the people the kind of educational program they want. Newman will begin his duties on July 11. His position to coordinate the curriculum was created upon the recommendation of the K-12 study group. Although Newman has received a copy of the HEA curriculum task force report which outlined some of the areas of concern, he said “I’d rather not comment on it until I’ve had a chance to talk with local people." Former Acting Superintendent Robert Miller said that Newman was chosen from 24 candidates interviewed for the new position. Newman was interviewed twice and Miller said, “We were very impressed.” The salary for the new director of educational services will be in the $32,00036,000 range but the exact figure has not been set by the board.of education. Newman is currently the principal of Bullock Creek High School and formerly was an assistant professor in the department of education and curriculum at Michigan State University. He began his career in education as a social studies and science teacher at the junior high level for the Detroit Country Day School in Birmingham, Mi. From that position, Newman went to Highland Park Public Schools as a high school and community college social studies teacher. His other responsibilities at Highland Park included teaching in the adult education program and serving as director of a traveling classroom program and an Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Title III high school curriculum project. In 1970, Newman became a teaching fellow at the University of Michigan where he earned his Ph.D. and was responsible for the supervision of student teachers. From 197278, he was on the education and curriculum staff at Michigan State University, teaching several curriculum courses and serving as academic advisor to students at all levels. Newman was appointed to the prin­ cipalship of Bullock Creek High School near Midland, Mi. in 1978 and has been in that position since that time. He and his wife, Sharon, and 15-year-old daughter. Sarah, hope to move to Hastings before the summer’s end. The couple's son. Karl, 18, will attend Michigan State University in the fall. • Clearcutting defended by DNR... Pagel • 40 exchange students visit here...Page 5 1 • Six interviews set for Delton Supt....Pags7 Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Volume 128, No. 27 Headlines5 this week: Hastings, Michigan Price 20€ Thursday, July 7,1983 Regional DNR biologist defends clearcutting procedures by Ken Reibel A regional wildlife biologist for the DQna-tment of Natural Resources defended ..rarcutting of the Barry and Middleville 6ame areas, during a meeting between DNR officials and area residents Thursday night. Ed Tucker, the DNR’s regional wildlife superv: ->r, told about 65 people gathered at the McCallum Church that the game area is primarily funded by hunters, and that his department is “mandated by the govern­ ment to produce wildlife, and to provide a place for hunters in the fall.” “The goal of clearcutting is not to make mo.*ey for the fish and wildlife fund,” said Tucker. "It is for the manipulation of wildlife habitats.” Tucker, and other DNR officials, said that a certain mix of tree species is necessary in the game area for the best mixture of wildlife. Residents of the game areas object to the DNR’s practice of clearcutting, or removing all trees from large parcels of land, for the purpose of promoting the growth of one species of tree, the aspen. Tucker said the DNR has already responded to recommendations made by the residents for a “softening” of roadside cutting. "When I went around the area, and saw some of the oaks that were adjacent to the road...I asked that question, I couldn’t see any reason to cut all of those. There were some trees that could be left and maintained there for some kind of aesthetic nature. Tucker added, though, that clearcutting would continue near roads. “But frankly, we will have some cuts. If it behooves us to manage the aspen, and if that stand is worthwhile cutting and it comes out to the road, we will try to minimize the trauma to the people. But for the present time the management of those areas is for wildlife restoration,” said Tucker. Tucker says he sees no reason for a regular public bearing process to monitor clearcutting, as recommended by the residents at the meeting. “I have 60 some game areas to manage. Can you imagine the problems we would have if all the counties tried to keep track of that? And tried to manage each one dif­ ferently based upon what the people living adjacent to the areas would like to have?" said Tucker. “We want to listen to the people at public information meetings. I don’t call that a public hearing...There’s no reason why we can’t have public information meetings. If people want to have one, and invite us down, we’re more than happy to go,” said Tucker. Lerg said the DNR developed a "prescription” that would help and provide for all those an-mal species. "The prescription we came up with was to provide a little bitof each of the timber types for each of the animals out there,” said Lerg. He said that upon evaluating the types of trees in the game area, experts learned that “almost all of the aspen trees were old.” "They are dying. If we don’t do something with them we won’t have aspen trees to work with," said Lerg. “So we went ahead and decided that would be one of our first priorities, to make more young aspen trees so we could save them for the future. That is probably the basis for why most ot us are here tonight,” said Lerg. "We are planning on doing something with oak trees in the future We are planning on doing something with maple trees in the future But those can wait. Those are living, those are doing fine out there right now. Our aspen trees are not,” said Lerg. Bob Wood, DNR district superintendent, denied accusations, leveled by some Continued on page 11 John Lerg, another wildlife biologist on hand Thursday, explained the purpose of clearcutting. “What we are talking about is managing forested areas of the Barry Game Area,” said John. “We took a look at animals that might be affected by what we might do or not do in the forested areas of the game area — deer, grouse, woodcock, rabbits, squirrels — and we looked at what we might do that helped them or hurt them,” said Lerg. Faces young and old crowded the basement of the McCollum Church on Otis Lake Rd. Thursday to hear DNR officials explain game area policy, and to osk lots of questions. Ed Tucker. DNR regional wildlife biologist, says the wildlife division of the DNR is mandated by the government to produce wildlife in the Barry Game Area. In the background is Don Shall, of the Circle Pines Center, who moderated the meeting. �The Hastings Bonner. Thursday. July 7, 1983 — Page 2 ...no “horsing around”, (continued, page d communities in the state. “By having this ruling come down, it’s set a precedent for a lot of other communities, too." "If we can have horses in virtually any zone of our city, so can a lot of other cities." says Howe. Howe says it's up to the council to decide how restrictive it wants to be in it’s language regarding pets on private property. “I’m sure the council will be very broad­ minded on the issue," says Howe. Attorney Gee says the city should go ahead and clarify the language in the present or­ dinance. The present zoning ordinance bans the keeping of “farm animals, fowl, or wild animals other than customary pets not used for husbandry or gain.” "I think it should probably be clarified if they don't like the judge’s clarification," says Gee. Gee says an ordinance which specifically banned horses from all zones would be un­ constitutional “It would be unfair and discriminatory and have no basis in the health and welfare of this community." Dr. Michael Slanker. the Hastings veterinarian who petitioned the city to act upon the alleged zoning offense, says he still believes that horses and “other large animals” do not belong in the city limits.” “Horses in that close of a proximity to people constitute a physical risk and a health hazard,” says Slanker. who teaches pathology and toxicology to veterinary students at Michigan State University. "Have you ever seen a child who’s been kicked in the face by a horse? It’s not a pretty sight,” he says. “Il’s not that I don’t like horses,” says Slanker. “It s just that I don't consider animals to be part of the city limits. "I have no objection to people keeping horses. It’s just that there is a place for that horse." to the Editor: Astounded by demands To The Editor: Allegan is very different since part of its purpose or intent is to provide recreational areas, such as picnicking areas and swim­ ming. We are very lucky to use Barry Game Area and to enjoy the area, but its main focus is the enhancement of a diverse wildlife, it must provide a wide range of feed anJ cover for a healthy balance. The second purpose of th? area is to provide a place for hunters to harvest the excess wildlife to ensure the health of the remaining animals. To assure a healthy wildlife habitat, it must have a varying stages predominately old poplar stands which is of little feed value provides minimal coverage. The poplar stands are being regenerated first, because they are in a very old state. These stands in nature get old, blow over, or fire takes them. There is a shortage of young stands so clear cuts are made. When the sun can then penetrate to the floor the old roots sucker out, creating a burst of young tender growth. This "pioneer growth” is full of poplars, soft maples, dogwoods, wild cherry, and locust. The ash, oaks, hard maples and nut trees are following close behind. This "pioneer growth" provides excellent winter feeding for our deer when other sources are hard to find. Plots of com are also put in to provide winter and spring feeding, but the mainstay of their diet as a browser is buds, their most favorite being poplar. For these cuttings, the wildlife biologist makes a plan. These plans are sent to Lansing and reviewed, those which are approved are then put on the map for a sealed bid sale. The sales are open to anyone. The predominatly poplar stands are usually sought after by the pulp cutters. The stands with more firewood value are generally picked up by private parties. These plots are designed to accomodate the smaller operations. From all of the local citizen input, the people making tie decisions for the cuts, I think have become aware of their need • soften the visual borders of roadside cuts, in particular, and to respect the neighbors that bonier these cuts. For many people the sight of a cut is awesome, but the growth that follows is very rewarding to see over the next year as it fills in with sapplings and brush and eventually a mature woods. I am obviously in favor of clear cuts but I understand the concerns of the area residents. There are some necessary changes that should take place to work for both parties, including - no cutting right up to the roadride; no cutting right up to residences; enforcing conditions of contracts and raise bonds to help this; decide a maximum plot size; and keep the cutting to the present one percent or less. I read your article-Clearcut group urges moratorium,...” on June 30.1 was astounded at demands a group of residents around the Barry State Game Area wanted to recom­ mend, concerning the Dept, of Natural Resources clear cutting of selected timber tracts for game habitat improvement. Among these demands were: A moratorium on new timber cutting until the group evaluates DNR plans; no com­ mercial roadside cutting within 150 feet; no property line cutting within 150 feet without owner's consent; and the institution for a regular public hearing process before the nNR takes action. That same night I went to a meeting at the McKibbeu Church where said group met with five DNR biologists and land specialists. It was pointed out at least three times that the Barry State Game Area was purchased with hunting license funds and any improvements made on those lands had been financed by the same. “The primary purpose of any cutting or operations on that land is to be for wildlife habitat improvement. Any use of the land other than harvest of wildlife (within the law) can only be allowed if it does not in­ terfere with hunting. Currently this has included cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, mushroom hunting, and bird­ watching." I believe I can quote Mr. Ed Tucker, Region 3 wildlife biologist, when I A Calhoun County Circuit Court judge ruled last week that a horse is a state this. customary pet, thereby allowing a Hastings attorney to keep the animals on land Those are some pretty fine benefits to zoned suburban residential. enjoy for a lot of people who don’t have a single dime invested in the land. Where then does this group think it hea “any" right to recommend “any” demands to the DNR concerning this land? If anyone has any recommendations to make, it should be people purchasing hunting license*. And there were a very few of us there. I understand the DNR people are going to comply with the recommendation to leave an 1 commend all of the people taking part in uncut “buffer” zone next to roads for ap­ pearance sake. I do hope the group ap­ the meetings. I urge them to continue their input I think the people that are wellpreciates the fact the DNR is giving them informed can take a more realistic approach somb ‘Consideration. to the cutting techniques. I personally am very pleased with the way Meanwhile do your part and conserve our the DNR has been able to generate the in­ renewable resource. creased amount of wildlife *hat they have 00 There is an unwritten tenet of community journalism that says •’very small a constant size piece of land, accomodatinr Marydale Casey town newspaper editor will make every person in town mad at least once. It’s part many jnore hunters than ever before. of the territory of publishing a newspaper in a small town and learning to deal with Please, let's not let a biologically that problem can be one of the keys to success or failure. Every week, in small uneducated general public dictate towns nationwide, editors and publishers grapple with questions of what to publish management policies to a DNR who we've and how much to publish of each story in order to satisfy the needs of the readers, paid to retain trained specialists in land and the community and newspaper. Each of the decisions made is tempered by the habitat management. limitations of time, deadlines and staff. I appreciate very much The Banner's Small town community newspapers have carved out a highly respected niche in article to inform the public of the conflict, the field of journalism by publishing a weekly record of local activities. Historians trying to present both sides, and the location know that one of the first places they can turn for an accurate record is the local a d time of the meeting. But The Banner’s newspaper. Every week, we devote a substantial amount of our news space to opinions in the “Can we talk?” editorial are To The Editor. obituaries, births, engagements, anniversaries and other articles that simply seemingly uninformed and not relevant. It came as quite a surprise to read your record the changes in the local community. Readers demand this information and Quote: ...“we do think that cutting should front page story of June 30, regarding the every experienced editor understands the value of these stories in continuing the be halted until some sort of reasonable Attorney General’s ruling on the water historical record. discussion takes place and a compromise is referendum, and find that the Banner has Community newspapers also find themselves recording the regular activities of reached." gone out of the business of reporting the local schools, government bodies, organizations and individuals. Whether these “We can agree....as long as the interests of news, and has, instead, started up as a stories are the top news of the week or simply interesting features and photos, they other groups, such as the County Com­ transcript for mind readers. This voo-doo are always a significant part of the public record which we strive to create for you mission, the county tourism industry, and journalism continued, transcribing the each week. As part of our community service role, we also use our news columns to local township governments are also taken mayor’s speculation as to my intentions. help you understand local political issues by searching out the people who can into account.” (The best way to find out my intention is to present responsible opinions and facts. While we can’t know every source of in­ “The state government has done an out­ ask me.) formation on every issue, nor can we rival the metropolitan dailies in staff, we still standing job of seating and preserving the The Banner pretends to deal with the water try to give you the most balanced articles possible. We know that you won’t like ru-.ural beauty that we find today in the issue by reporting Howe's guarantees, my every story that you read in this paper and we don't expect you to agree with the Yankee Springs Area.” Unquote. intention, as quoted by Howe, the state in­ way every story is covered. When we print one person’s comments in a news story The state government, who has depleted vestigation, as quoted by Howe, researching that you don’t agree with, you might even think that news story is unfair. their own general fund and then robbed the the Attorney General’s terminology, as Conununity newspapers also have a role to play as community boosters. We DNR's Kammer Land Trust Fund, has done ■suggested by Howe, etc. However, a won’t deny that we’re boosters of Hastings and Barry County. We don't turn our mothing for creating and preserving the newspaper would have covered the matter eyes from the problems, but we do try to present the positive side of the community beauty of the Yankee Springs Area. Its been by dealing with the actual issue, that being along with the negative. If you look to local newspapers in other towns, you’ll find done by Mother Nature, the DNR, and the fact that the Attorney General was this philosophy is a common denominator of community journalism. The “nay­ hunting license fee. "Banner", you were out requested to rule, and subsequently did, sayers” of a community can and will be heard, but we think those who speak out to lunch on this editorial. stating that rate ordinances passed under the for the community should be heard just as loudly. The one comment made to us Very Sincerely, Revenue Bond Act are NOT subject to most frequently when we revived this editorial column A month ago was not to referendum. Period. make every editorial critical and negative. We were challenged by our readers to Peter R. K. Schantz Further, a newspaper would have gotten write about the positive things in the community along with the negative, and we further into the issue. Let me give you a will. suggestion or two. The revenue bonds con­ We've learned a lot in the past 22 months about what the community wants from tain the city’s full faith and credit pledge. the Hastings Banner. More than anything else, we’ve found that our readers have The city's legal obligation includes a rate asked us for complete coverage of local activities and balanced news articles. We To The Editor: convenant, stating that rates “shall be fixed try to fulfill those requests in every issue. Still, we know that at times you’ll be I am pleased to see the concern for the to be sufficient to provide for the interest., angry. If you are, we’ll listen to your opinions, discuss them with you and our staff Barry State Game Area with the recent and principal... and for the creation of a and weigh them against what we published. Feel free to call us. Within the protests of clearcutting. I feel for too long reserve... to pay for expenses of ad­ requirements published every week on this page, we’ll also accept your letters to people have been guessing and making ministration... and operation... and main­ the editor. You can express your opinions on the news issues of the day, just as we accusations without proper background. tenance of the system., and preserve same express ours in this column. The origin of the Barry State Game Area in good repair...”. To give the people of the community even more input into this newspaper, we came from the collection of hunters fees and Theoretically, had I not asked for and intend to initiate a series of meetings with local people to learn what you think licenses to purchase parcels of land in the received the Attorney General’s ruling, about this paper and ways we can improve it to better serve the needs of our 1940 ’ s. The Game Area is still completely referendums could continue each time readers. The Hastings Banner was once one of the finest weekly, community funded by hunter monies and a special tax on council asked for a rate adjustment. It newspapers in Michigan, and with your help, we intend to again put this paper at ammunition. The property taxes are almost doesn’t take much imagination to see what the top. could happen to the solvency of the system if all paid from this same tax. The only area to receive General Aid referendums continued to occur. money is the Allegan Area. This is because And finally, a competent newspaper would always investigate the allegations it prints. The mayor says he wants to establish an I & E (Improvement and Extension) fund. Did you check this out? Had you verified the mayor’s information, you would have Hastings learned that the I & E Fund was established The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages BANNER OPINION Community newspapers: What are we all about? Council article questioned Court News: Delton man arraigned June 30 on charge of resisting and obstructing officer A. Delton man demanded examination at his arraignment on June 30 after being charged with resisting and obetructing a law enforcement officer. Harry F. Overbeek, 18, of 6370 Maplewood Dr., was arrested on June 29 after alledgedly striking Barry County Deputy Lynn Crut­ tenden and causing injuries to Deputy Sue Delcotto during the ensuing struggle. The incident took place at the parking lot of the Wall Lake Grocery. The deputies had been sent to the location to investigate a “suspicious situation". There, they said, they found Overbeek and another individual. While questioning the two, along with two other persons at the location, deputies said that Overbeek — who is underage — began drinking an alcoholic beverage. Cruttenden reported that he then began to lead Overbeek to the police cruiser to write him a citation. At lhat point, Cruttenden said, the Delton man spun around and hit him twice in the head. While subduing him after the reported assault, the assisting officer, Delcotto, said she had been kicked in the face and had in­ jured a finger. She later went to the emergency room at Pennock Hospital for treatment. Overbeek will have a preliminary examination on July 11 at the Barry County District Court. Hastings man arraigned for church burglary A 17-year-old Hastings man stood mute in Barry County Circuit Court Friday to two counts of burglary, including the Dec., 1982 break-in of the Free Methodist Church on E. State Rd. Judge Hudson E. Deming entered a plea of not guilty on each charge for Russell W. Kling, Jr., 420 W. Bond St. A July 29 pre-trial was set on each charge. The crime of break and entering of a building with intent to commit a felony is punishable by up to ten years in prison. In Other Court Proceedings:__ Dean Richard Claborn, 32, 55923 Colby, Dowagiac, was sentenced to two years probation, and ten weekends in jail, for in­ surance fraud. In addition to probation and jail time, Claborn was ordered by Judge Deming to pay $400 in fines and costs, and $6,850 restitution. David William Stonehouse, 34,51214 Dibble St., stood mute to a charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct-second offense. A plea of not guilty was entered for Stonehouse, and a July 15 date set for pre-trial. According to coirt records, Stonehouse "did engage in sexual penetration with another person...using force or coercion to accomplish the sexual penetration.” If convicted of the second offense, Strnehouse faces a mandatory five years in prison, and up to 15 years. Ernest Howard Gross, 35, 403‘4 S. Jef­ ferson, was sentenced to three years probation and seven days in jail for possession of dilaudid, a narcotic. Gross was further assessed $400 in fines and costs. Steven A. Nesbitt, 20, 211 W. Main St, Middleville, is scheduled to face trial Feb. 6, 1984, on a charge of delivery of marijuana. If convicted, Nesbitt could face up to four years in prison. Clifford Edward Britton, 20, Route 1, Shingleton, was sentenced to two months in jail, and two years probation for the April 24 break-in of a pizza parlor on Marsh Rd. Judge Deming further ordered Britton to pay $500 in fines and costs, to seek and maintain gainful employment, not associate with felons, to abstain from alcoholic beverages during probation, and to live in a Salvation Army Turning Point, Grand Rapids. Donald Dennie, 7795 Woodland Rd., Lake Odessa, is scheduled to face trial August 8 on a charge of delivery-manufacture of LSD. If convicted, Dennie could face up to seven years in prison, and a $5,000 fine. Police Beat A boat trailer was reported stolen Monday afternoon from a Plainwell man fishing at Fish Lake near Orangeville. State police say Mike Russell left the trailer on shore while he was fishing. When he returned four hours later, the 1979 Balko trailer, worth $300, was gone. FISHING EQUIPMENT, valued at nearly $400, was reported stolen by Juanita G. Barker, of 474 Pollard Dr., Lake Odessa, during the evening of June 28 or early morning hours of June 29. Thv* items were in a pontoon boat, docked in front of the Barker residence on Jordon Lake. State police say a cigarette ash in a sleeping bag is to olame for a Saturday fire that severely damaged a 1983 Ford van, parked on Parker Dr. in Wayland. No in­ juries were reported. Lawn chairs were reported stolen from a home at 334 W. Clinton St. Sunday. A car stereo was reported stolen Thursday from a motor vehicle parked at 420 S. Park St PUBLIC OPINION b, Ken Relbel and Elaine Gilbert Are harsher warnings needed on cigarettes? Favors clearcutting Banner S Granted lu (hr IntefMIl of Count, S.nce ’tM Send Form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B —/ (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by.. .J*Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 27 — Thursday. July 7. 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County $12 per year in adjoining counties; and *13.50 per year elsewhere. Write us a letter! letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should In­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. by the bond ordinance on June 8,1970 — only 13 years ago! And again, I refer you to the statement made by the mayor that "the city’s water will be investigated by two departments of the state”. Did you check this out? For your information, the matter was handled three weeks ago — by phone! I don’t expect any grandiose investigations by two departments of the state as quoted by the mayor in your story. It seems the Depart­ ment of Treasury fully understands the meaning of “projected deficit" even though Mayor Howe doesn't or pretends not to. Sincerely, Mary Lou Gray Third Ward Councilmember • QUESTION • Congress is considering legislation to put a harsher warning on cigarette packs, warning smokers of the specific health problems linked to smoking, such as lung cancer, heart disease and the dangers to the unborn. Do you think a stronger warning should be printed on cigarettes? ColetteSchipper, Hastings: "No, because I think people already know the dangers.” Tom Reid. Hastings: “I think it’s up to the individual. Everybody already knows the ’evils’ of cigarettes.” Larry Smith, Delton: "1 don’t think the warnings on packs are strong enough now. People have grown complacent, and don’t realize the full dangers of smoking...! would love to see more business taken from the cigarette companies." Harold Bolo, Hastings: "I think they might as well leave it alone. 1 smoke, and 1 guess they are dangerous, but what isn't harmful ta your health?” Shelia losty, Chicago: "Yes, I don’t think people take it seriously enough. They are so used to it (the regular warning) that it doesn’t have an impact on them. The war­ ning that’s on there now doesn't say a lot." Doris Wheeler, Middleville: wouldn’t do any harm.” "It sure Terry Keech, Hastings: "It really doesn't matter because the one (warning) that’s already on there doesn't seem to do anything.” Brenda Newman. Hastings: “No, I don’t think it will make any difference. There’s already a warning. If people will smoke, then they must already know what the con­ sequences are." �The Hostings Banner, Thursday. July 7. 1983 — Page 3 •Social ^l]eiv6 what’s cookin’ by Elaine Gilbert This week featuring... Donna Belson Vltale-Covln exchange wedding vows Gould-Olson united in marriage Rona Gould and Rick Olson were united in marriage on Saturday, May 21, at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. The Rev. Willard Curtis officiated the ceremony. Rona is the daughter of Millie Gould of Hastings. Rick is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Olson of Middleville. The bride was given away by her uncle, Richard McCallum of New Jersey. Connie Christiansen, a friend of the bride, was matron of honor, while Brian Waffle, a friend of the groom, was the best man. Ushers were Ron Gould, a brother of the bride, and Mitch Mugridge, a friend of the groom. A reception was held later that day at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Rona is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School. Rick is a 1982 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. He works with his father on the family's dairy farm. The coi^le now reside in Hastings. Katherine Michelle Vitale and Bradley Thomas Colvin were united in marriage on Saturday, May 2a, 1983, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Hastings. Officiant was Father Cletus Herman. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. Gaetano Vitale of Hastings. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Colvin nf Hastings. Kimberly Finnie, the bride's friend of Hastings, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Brenda Colvin, the groom’s sister, Laura Gouth from Wyandotte and Lisa Fusello of Chicago, both friends of the bride. Bruce Colvin, brother of the groom, was best man. The groomsmen included Jim Thomas, the groom's cousin, Steve Pen­ nington and Mike Pennington, both friends of the groom. All are from Hastings. Andrea Micallef, friend of the bride, was the soloist and guitarist. The bride's and groom's sisters, Nancy Vitale and Barb Colvin, read the church readings. After a ten-day honeymoon on a Caribbean cruise and in Orlando, Fla., the couple is presently residing in Hastings. Betteridge-Toblas united in marriage On Sunday, July 2,1983, Ann K. Betteridge was wed to Steven J. Tobias. Ann is the daughter of Stephen C. Bet­ teridge and the late Jean Ann Betteridge. Steven is the son of Mrs. Louise VanNocker of Deltas and Mr. James Tobias of Hastings. Donna Belson has one of the cutest collections of decorative frogs around, but she's most highly recognized by her acquaintances for her cooking and baking expertise. Baking is a hobby Donna enjoys, especially when it comes to sharing it with others. Her co-workers at Hastings Manufacturing and employees at the Reminder and Banner where her daughter, Linda, works can readily attest to the delicious desserts that have been created in Donna’s kitchen. Many a Reminder employee's birthday has been brightened in the past by one of Donna's delicious cakes. Ordinary days have been made special too when she surprises employees with trays of homemade cookies or an assortment of pies. Donna says pies are her specialties and her most favorite type of baking to do. She adds that she has been baking pies since childhood. "I was baking pies before I was 11.” She recalls making brown sugar pies for an uncle who used to request them when he would be coming for a visit “I can remember taking scraps of pie crust and spreading them with peanut butter and sugar and baking them too,” adds Donna. She vowed that she would never bake bread but after she married the late Forest Belson in 1938, she regularly baked bread for him plus molasses and sugar cookies for him to take in his lunch. His favorite pie was pumpkin, she said. A native of Rutland Township, Donna attended Hastings High Schoo) and has lived her entire life in the area except for two years. Her first job, she recalls, was working for three dollars a week during the depression era. For that sum, she did housekeeping, child care, and laundry. ‘‘When we got married. Forest and I made $8 a week together,” she chuckles. Since* 1953, Donna has been employed at Hastings Manufacturing. She has worked in every department there except in the air filter division. She currently works in the return stock department. In addition to daughter Linda, Donna has a son. Bill, who has worked at E.W. Bliss for K years. She also has four-grandchildren. Spending time with her faniiy is one of Donna's favorite activities. For years, she's always had at least one cat too. Once she had four at the same time. George, the cat, is presently taking center stage. Donna enjoys needlework which she says she does in spurts. She also does latch hook work and crochets afghans. Her largest afghan project was a doubled-sized one made with double crochet cotton. She likes to travel when she can and enjoys walking. Donna is a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Collecting is another hobby she likes, especially when it comes to frogs. When Donna acquired a large ceramic frog, it was just the beginning of what has since mushroomed into a fun collection. She bought the large frog for an outdoor decoration, but decided that it was too nice and kept it in her living room instead. Ever since then, friends and relatives have kept their eyes open for cute and unusual frogs to give her. She has two shelves of frogs in the kitchen. There’s another that peeks out of a potted plant in the living room. There are ceramic frogs, felt frogs, crocheted frogs and frogs of other materials in her collection. Donna’s tiniest frogs are barely larger than a thumbnail. She has frog wind chimes, two large frog cookie jars, and even a "Frogerace" with his own piano who is frogdom’s answer to Liberace. There are frogs playing cards, a frog on a turtle's back, a frog embellished on her bulletin board, and a Kermit dressed in a trench coat. In addition to frogs, Donna likes to collect recipes and cookbooks because she likes to try new dishes and desserts. A recipe for fresh strawberry pte is one of her favorites. She usually picks her own berries at a local patch when she makes strawberry pies. Donna said she likes the Robinson variety of strawberries the best. The following recipe which she shares makes three strawberry pies. Enjoy! Donna’s strawberry pie Donno Mson displays one of her delicious strawberry pies, piled high around the edge with whipped topping. It's one of the best recipes she's ever found for strawberry pie. Combine oil, milk, sugar and salt. Stir until milky in appearance. Add flour and blend with a fork until flour is absorbed. Divide dough into three balls. Pat dough into three pie pans with fingers. Do not prick crust or make a rim. Bake for 8 to 10-minutes in a 425degree oven. Cool. jbookie pie crust’ 'Strawberry filling’ * Ingredients: 1-cup vegetable oil, 4Tablespoons milk, 3-Tablespoons sugar, 2teaspoons salt and 3-cups flour. Ingredients: 2-cups sugar, 2-cups water, 6Tablespoons cornstarch. 4-Tablespoons light com syrup, 2-pinches of salt, 6-Tablespoons About Hastings... Thompson- Cowell engagement told It’s a BOY Bloughs to observe 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Blough of Clarksville will observe their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 17, at the Clarksville Com­ munity Center on Main Street. The open house is being hosted by their children: Dean and Barb Blough of Flint, and Shirley and Craig Stuart of Portland. Ivan and the former Letha Yeiter were united in marriage on July 15, 1933 in In­ diana. They have lived in Clarksville all their married years. The couple have seven grandchildren. Friends, relatives and neighbors are in­ vited to share this happy occasion. Your presence is the only gift desired. Kraai-Chadwell plan July 30 wedding Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kraai of 8089 Valley Hwy., Vermontville are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Cathy Ann, to Mr. Steven B. Chadwell of Lansing. Steven is the son of Mrs. Carol Chadwell and Mr. Darrell Chadwell, both of Lansing. Cathy is a 1979 Maple Valley graduate. Steven is a 1980 graduate of Eastern High School, Lansing and is employed by VanDeventer Construction. The wedding will take place July 30,1983 at the Plymouth Congregational Church, Lansing. Marriage Licenses: Thomas Bouman, Middleville, 39 and Kathleen Allen, Middleville, 30. Timothy Killinger, Woodland, 24 and Shannon McConnell, Richmond, Va., 22. Daniel Nash, Freeport, 25 and Jane Tagg. Freeport, 21. Donald Barron, Hickory Comers. 44 and Sandra Broughton. Hickory Comers, 33. Albert Arens, Hastings, 27 and Karla Billings, Hastings. 18. Walter Hall, Hastings, 33 and Emma Hall. Hastings, 29. Joel Clemens, Bellevue. 24 and Carolyn Mead, Bellevue, 24. Bryan Carley, Delton 23 and Cara Erskine. Delton, 20. FAST Repair Service • Engraving • Watch Repair HODGES JEWELRY Tour Full Service Repair Center 122 W State St. Hastings Ph 945 2963 Combine sugar, water, cornstarch, com syrup and salt. Bring tea boil and cook until glaze is clear. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin powder; cool. Add a few drops of red food coloring to give a bright color. Put some of the glaze in bottoms of pie pans. Fill with whole, dry berries. Cover with remaining glaze and then chill thoroughly. Serve with whipped topping. Newest citizens from Pennock Sally and John Bowling, Lake Odessa, June 30, 1:58 p.m., 7 lbs., 4 ozs.; Cheryl Kidder, Hastings, July 2, 1:28 p.m., 8 lbs., 3 ozs.; Cindy and David Wilcox, Hastings, July 3, 9:03 a.m., 9 lbs., 6 ozs.; John and Melva Olmsted, Hastings, July 4, 4:4€ p.m., 6 lbs., 9 ozs. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thompson, Sr. of Vermontville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Sue Ellen, to Kenneth Waynard Cowell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henery Cowell of Vermontville. An Aug. 27 wedding is being planned. dry strawberry gelatin powder, red food coloring, and Strawberries (whole and hulled). It’s a GIRL Mavrine and James Williams, Hastings, July 2,3:29 p.m., 7 lbs., 15’4 ozs; Pamela and Richard Palmer, Middleville, July 3, 12:03 p.m., 8 lbs., 6 ozs. Thank You The Board of the Friends of the Hastings Public Library wishes to acknowledge with gratitude their local businesses and individuals who thus far have donated generously to the drive to assist the library in meeting its financial needs for the coming year. BECKY MATTHEWS of Swartz Creek, earned a degree at Flint’s Baker Junior College. She is a spring graduate from the Data Processing program, earning an Associate of Business Degree. Becky is the daughter of Kenneth Robbe of Hastings. Baker Junior College is an independent, co-educational business and technical college. • son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Royer, 1325 S. Montgomery, Hastings, is one of 192 students who earned a place on the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Taylor University, Upland, Indiana. Todd is a May 1983 graduate of the 138-year-old Christian liberal arts institution. To attain the Dean’s List, a student must earn a 3.6 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the semester, while carrying 12 or more hours of credit. TODD D. ROYER, SARAH J. BROWN, of 1009 S. Jefferson St., Hastings was one of 38 undergraduate students at The University of Michigan School of Natural Resources to have been named to the dean’s list for the winter, 1983, academic term. This honor is given to full-time students who eam an overall grade point average of 3.5 or higher (out of a possible 4.0) for that term. AIRMAN SCOTT E. MICHAEL, son of Eddie M. and Dawn Michael of 608 E. Grant St, Hastings, has been assigned to Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, after completing Air Force basic training. During the six weeks at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force. The airman will now receive specialized instruction in the medical services field. He is a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School. American Enterprises Kenneth Merriman, M.D. James E. Atkinson, M.D. Hodges Jewelry Bard Bloom, O.D. Jacobs Pharmacy Jack A. Brown, M.D. Jean L. Lund Burger Chef - Rodees LynnT. McConnell, D.D.S. C&B Discount National Bank of Hastings Cinder Pharmacy Patten Monument Manufacturing Dr. & Mrs. PaulT. DeWitt Jack Echtinaw Service Company James L. Peterson, Builder Stacey Garrison, D.D.S. Larry R. Poll Realty Girrbach Funeral Home Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. Schirmer Hastings City Bank Chester E. Stowell Hastings Manufacturing Company John B. Walton, O.D. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic Steven G. Wildern, M.D. Those businesses or individuals still wishing to contribute may send their contributions to... Friends of the Hastings Library P.O. Box 362 Hastings, Michigan 49058 �The Hastings Bonner, Thursday. July 7, 1983— Pages Leon W. Payne rea Obituaries Jon C. Travoll Lola (Connie) Conrad __ NASHVILLE - Mr. JonC. Travoll, 22, of 509 Reed St., died Friday, July 1, 1983, at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. He was born Feb. io, 1961 in Chesterton, Ind., the son of Warren and Carla (Anderson) Travoli. He graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1979 and attended Davenport College and Lansing Community College. He was an instructor at Universal Health Spa in Lansing. He was a member of Firat Lutheran Church of Charlotte. Mr. Travoli is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Travoli of Nashville; one brother. James, at home; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mra. Carl Anderson of Port Huron. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 2 'rom Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Rev. Leonard Putnam officiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery,. Nash­ ville. SPOTSYLVANIA, VA. - Mrs. Lola C. (Connie) Conrad, 97, died Tuesday, June 28, 1983 in Spotsylvania, Va. She was the daughter of Sophia Jane (Woodmansee) Milton of Hastings. She was a former resident of Battle Creek and Delton area. She was a nurse for many years at the Battle Creek Sanitarium. Mrs. Conrad is survived by two daughters, Lucille (Burke) Mintz of Milwaukee, Wise, and Dorothy (Burke) Pawley of Spot­ sylvania; two grandchildren; and one greatgranddaughter. Burial is in Milwaukee, Wise. Mildred McMurray_____ LAKE BLUFF, ILL. - Mildred McMurray, 73, formerly of the Hastings and Freeport areas, died Sunday, June 26, 1983 at Lake Bluff Health Center in Lake Bluff, III. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Janet Weiderhold of Buffalo Grove, Ill. and Mrs. Doris Daugherty of Hastings; eight grandchildren; and two great - grand­ children. Eva A. Fewless_______ DELTON - Mr. Leon W. Payne, 67, of 308; Big Clear Lake, died early Thursday mor­ ning. June 30, 1983, at Borgess Medical Center. Kalamazoo, where he had been a patient for several days. He was born in Hope Township on September 6, 1915, the son of Daniel and Lydia (Schaibly) Payne. He lived his entire life in Hope Township. He married Leta Billings Nov. 8, 1941 in Prairieville. He farmed for many years on the family farm on Cloverdale Rd. until 1968 when they moved to their new hom«* on Big Clear Lake. He was employed for 23 years by James River Corp, in Parchment and retired from there in 1977. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and a member of Cedar Creek Bible Church. Mr. Payne is survived by his wife, Leta; four daughters, Marian Payne of Jenison, Mrs. James (Esther) Stoneburner of Delton Mrs. Jeff (Carolyn) Norton of Grand Rapids’ and Phyllis Payne of Boson, Mass.; one son^ Robert L. Payne of Portland; seven grand­ children; two brothers, Lawrence Payne of Hastings and Daniel Payne of Kalamazoo; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 2 from Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Pastor Brent Branham officiated. Burial was in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or Cedar Creek Bible Church. BRADENTON, FLA. - Mrs. Eva A. Fewless, 84. of Bradenton, Fla., fomerly of Hastings, died Wednesday, June 29, 1983, at Blake Memorial Hospital in Bradenton. She was bom in Barry County on Feb. 25, 1899, the daughter of Burt and Dorcas (Howell) Lancaster. She came to Hastings as a child and attended Hastings schools. She went on to receive a teaching certificate from Barry County Normal. She married Guy Fewless on Aug. 31, 1919. He preceded her in death on Oct 14,1977. She taught in Barry County schools for several years. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Church Guild No. 3, Hastings Rebekah Lodge and received the Degree of Chivalry in 1957; a charter member of County Pioneers Extension Group. Mrs. Fewless is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Patricia) Bross of Commack, Long Island and St. Petersburg. Fla.; three grandchildren; four great - grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Storm of Battle Creek and Mrs. Ada Bacon of Corunna; and one brother, Richard M. Nixon of Hastings. She was preceded in death by a son, Vernor, in 1946. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3 from Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Rev. Willard H. Curts and Mr. Cecil Gray officiated. Burial was in River­ side Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Eva A. Fewless Memorial Fund. Envelopes arc available at the funeral home. ATTEND SEMES vice at 7 pm.. Youth meet Sunday 6 pm. Wed. Prayer Bible7 pm. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEN­ TIST. Comer Pifer and Cedar Creek Rd. Paul S Howell. Pwlar. Phone H88B84 Saturday Service*. Sabath Scnool 8:30a.m.; Worthip 11 a m ; Wad. 7:30 pin. Bible Study and Prayer meeting. HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH Hwy M-66 io mi. S. of Nashville. Robert JLre’StoMU. Pastor Sunday gNB J.rn . Soottoy School; 10:45 a.m. Service. 6 p.m. Young MeeUag; 7:00 p.m Everlng Service; Wednesday 7:30 p.m. B;ble Study and Prayer Hour Free counx-l- FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N. Woodland Rd., Lake Odrau. Pastor Richard Sessink Church phone 3674621 Peetor’s phone 374^938. Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.; Sunday ?c£f’01 i evening service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday - Bible Study /.00 p.m. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK Lotey Famer Ray Allen. Phone 623 2490 SuntiBy-Mutat 8:00 a.m. STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST Wellman Rd. at E State Rd Rev Chartea Davenport. 119 Star Sc, Spring Arbor. ML Ph. 517-750-2497. Sunday School 10 *.m.. Worahip Service 11 a.m. MxLwoek Service Wed.et6p.rn. t*r*»• 2 »■: UolirtMei; will Women •very lint Thursday, 7 Mnm I InitaH ■«—s --- —___ ±* PEACE UNITED METHOD CT CHURCH, at Barryville. 4 mile* W of NaMrttne on M-79 Steven Retd. Pastor Worahtp Service 9:15 a.m.; Sunday Church School and Ottee Feltousluc 10:15 a m.. United Methods Women IM Tu^xlay each month INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton m D««on Furor Steve VaaNaUaa. Sandy Campbell Sunday School Dtractor sJnd*y CATHOLIC CHURCH. Naahvill* F.thw Robert E Conuni P*rt-r A muraon of St Rom Ctholx Church. Harting*. Saturday Ma* 6 3C run Snrwt.. U.— c.-wi . — D am.. Children's UNTTED METHODCT CHURCH ol NaAyille. Phone <52-9719 Cornet *n<3 SUte Leonard F Pastor Services: Sunday* ■^a.n^MpmuK.Warship. to 45a.m UNITED METHODIST £HURCH;P«*<»r: Elmer J. FauK. On uxmt Practice at 7:50 pm. Lot Fnday o* every month. Family Night al 7:30 p m. at tbr church. Call <23-5381 MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Corner M43 and Mito Road. Dow HuntiMtia PaMor^Rt No. 3. Box 3isA Dettoa. Mi. 48046 Phone <71-4702 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worahip Service 11:00, Evening Worahip 4 00 p.m.. W.dmjuU rvfceYwpm P raACT/n^OMniUMTY CHURCH ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, Vehe Rd.. Woodland. Timothy Rothfiiaa. Pretor. Sun­ day echool every Sunday at 9:15. Sunday worahip 10J0. Coffee feltowMup follow­ ing Sunday worahip oo 2nd nd 4th Sund,y* •“* ,o0“th Lutheran Brotherhood aweto irt Sunday. 730 p.m. Luther League maeta 2nd Sunday. &30 pm. Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev. Phil Perkins. Pastor. 10 a.m. Sundav School. 11 a.m. Morning Wor­ ship; Junior Church. Nursery ; 7 p.m. Worsttip; Wednesday 7:30 p.m Famih Night Missionary Society ■econd Friday. 7 pm. Potluck. Ji? u M y F Jr Hi and (J.M Y:F Sr. Hi; Bible Hour - all ag«a: 1st Wednesday 7:30 pm each month. United Methodist Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Washington. Nashville. Rev. J G. Boomer Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worahip 11:00 a m ; Evening Service 6:00 p.m ; Bible Prayer. Wednesday. 7:00 pm. Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST, 106 Ciwrry Sl Pretor. Rev Jmy Drammoa 1 Phov 7655134. 10:00 *.». Sunday School; 11.-00 _MA8HVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 naup* Sl Fartor Leular DeGraoL 852- Smdmr Evening Same* 7 pn ; Wodoasday DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOO. Paator Gary Stevsoa. Phone 623-8789 Mmu m Dalton High School LG1 mom. Bunday School P3O *.m_; 10:45 am Dowling Area MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Cloverdale Rd . 5 mile* south of Nash­ ville. mile East o( M-66 Pastor Marvin Potter. PbuneBU-OKl. Sunday Services: Sunday School 10 am; Woodland Area Wagner officiating. Phene 758-314». worahip lo.-is a m.; School 9 a.m_; BanfieM KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN conrar of Barnum Rd. and M-66 Wood land Pntor George Spea*. Phone 367< m. Worship: ll a.m. COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE to*®- month; Adult C.E.. Ind Satu^Ty „ch month. 8 pm. WOmMOJJHARlSH. bhcthhen. W M SO North ot Frreuort at the Kent-loma Church School iU*.m.. Mornfag Wonhip 11 a m Sendee <-pm.; Cottage Prayer matctng7:»p m Wedneaday. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG AND BANHEU) UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev L^t Sunday GALILEAN BAPTIST. 106th St. and N. Freeport Rd Phone 9455704. 10 a.m Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Worship; 7 c.m. Evening Service; Wednesday - Prayer Meeting7:M p.m. Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m. Mwntof Servicea; 11:15 Sunday School. These are classes for a 11 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN RE­ FORMED. 706 West Main Street Worahip 10 a.m.; Sunday School 11:1$ a.m.; EveningWorahip6p.m. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M-37. nort ol MaddhviUe 795-9726 Rrv Wmfey Sm.th .esuuey ocnous DiMO B.m., Morning Wonhip 11 a.m.; Krening Sarrica Ha. C«»X.' Nashville Area UN"*® METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. Constance HtfltjMmrr. Phone 367-3961.9:15 a.m Worahip Service; 10:30 a m Sunday School, 7:» p.m Wednesday UMYF. Welcome The Church Page it Brought to You Through the Hasting* Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: NEW LIFE TABERNACJ-E. 201 Russell St. Rev. Gary Finkbeiner. Phone 795-7429 Sunday Worahip Service 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednes­ day Bible Study 7:30 p.m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH M 37 al Pa rm lice Road. Middleville Rev. Wayne Kiel. Pastor. Phone 891 1585 Rev. Charlei Doombo*. Assis­ tant Pastor, phone 795-3466 Firsl Service 9 a.m . Church School 10-15 • m : Second Service 11:15 a m.; Evenmg Celebration 8 p m. ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE. Bf7bn- Pa,lor P*»«* 792-2889 Sunday Mass 11 a.m m<callum MCOBSREXALL PHARMACY CompUta Prmcription Sarvka H»»tia<* Savfag* and Loan Association church or the UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST The Cburcb in the Wildwood* Ou* Lair Road P«»tor Gary Brook. Mornmg Woratop 11 a.m; Sunday School 9 45 ajn.; Evening Servxw 7 p.m ; Prayer Meeting and Youth month 9.30 a m Hostings and Lake Odessa OrangevilleGun Lake C0UBUN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. tosuranc* for your Uta. Noma. Buslrws* ana Car E W. BUSS COMPANY A GuH -f- Woattim Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED o* Hotting* FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH URANGEVnXE. 6S21 March Rd . 2 OF Supl Sunday School 9:45 in.. Church Servicto 11 am. 6 p.m Evrrnnn Semreo. 6:30 p at S0CK 3 thro 6 OF MARTIN ?uhMMRIiN 1 CHURCH ,n- *alk'n church Sn"a",r17”pm “PrwicriptiOrtr” -118 S. Jwffaraon • 945-3429 Hosting*, Michigan Wren Feneral Home £X),52S,sJ“rt'!'M—-p" REPOHMED CHURCH. iX. Pine Lake Rev John F Padgett. Partor Sundav 30 a m and 6 p m . Sondai iiehsr’a1'"’ ’ 'oulh Cboir rnccU each Monday 6:30pm of Walnut * 5. Jwffenon in Hasting* pa! HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hosting*. Michigan Sunday. Mm* and Church School 10 a.m. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover. Hartlag* Leonard Davia. Paator Ph 948-2256 or 945-9429 Sunday Sunday School 9:45 am.. Worahip 11 a.m.. Youth 5 p.m . Evening Worahip 6 pm. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nuraery for all aerview. Wedneaday CYC 6 45 p.m., prayer and Bible aUxiy 7 pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Halting*. Michigan 948 3004. Sunday Services: Sunday School » 30«.m. Morning Worahip IO:*«a.m . Evening Worahip 6 p m Wedneaday Family Nighl: Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Sacred Siuixb. nenearaal 8:30 p.m Sunday morning aenneebroadcast WBCH. ST RUSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 80S S. Jefferaon Father Robert E Conmni. , a.m. vonirwoonSaturday.4 00 - 4JO p.m WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST. 3185 N. Broadway. Rev. Constance Heffel linger. Pastor. Ph *7-3961 Church School 9:30; Worship Service 11 a.m.: Senior MYF 7 D.m.7 ThurMUy evening Marling at 7 p.m '*omen' Welcome Circle third Wednesday J month. I p m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 1330 N Breadway. Rev. David D. Garrett J?00^^2229 Panwna8?- 9453195 tT.urch Where a Christian experience makes you a member 9:45 a m. Sunday rhool; 10:45 a m Worahip Service 7 p m. Fellowship Worahip. 7 P m Wednesday Prayer ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on MrCann Rd. fa Irving. Sunday Mominr HARVEST CHURCH, oc M-43 five nuke •outh o( Ha*un<*. Paxtor Urry Silverman. Aaooc Paator Allan Welch PS 948-8024 Service time* Tueaday eight (prayer, praiar. and worahip) at 7 pjn.. Thuradey jufht (Teaching imnca) at 7 pm.. Sunday fr-M *-m. Sunday oebool for a& agea, 1031 WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 Hastings Area M8-M49. Sunday. Sunday School 10 am. Worahip 1045 a.m.. erenu< oarrtco 6.30 LAKE BIBLE ChuKUH, Airuort Rd,. Dwk Taggart. Paator. Church phon,: 94ILMK2 Sunday Scb..J 9A5 a m ; Worahip 11 ul: Jumo: Church I * "1? ’ K'Tn‘n< Worahip 7 p.m; Nutmtv res Nont or PRABB m» Km tUK UZ23 OM NmsU, Ki. Lak. m Sunday Worahip io ta.. Tuesday rwprt BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF SIR*ST MI Nw,h Mktupfl. J David Walker. Minuler 945-2938 Sun. Servicea 10 a m ; Bible Study n a m. .-.vening Services 6 pm Wednesday evening Bible Study 7p.m Phone 796-7.06. ®“EpANlZED CHVRCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. 8 Jafftramt at Walnut. Kenneth Cotoara. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 3CT> E Manhdl St. Rw. Marvm SidumlW Phom 945-5197, Sunday Schoo. 1000 a.n. Mon> to< Worahip 11.-00 get Sunday and avw- CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1718 PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. M60 at Beil Rd. Rm Don Palmer 10 in Worahip Ser­ vice. 11 am. Sunday School. 6 30 Evrnrne Svn-KT. 7:30 Wednartay Prayer Service HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN, 600 Powell Rd. Ruauell A Sarver. Paator Phone 9459224 Worahip errv.ee 10.30 e m . evening arrvic*6 pm.. cla*n for all 7 00 C Pn,y" Mr,Un« HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST, tot Terry Lane Phone 94M684 Sa tarda y services: Sabbath School 9:30 a.m ; Worship 11 a m • TUraday Bible Study and Prayed Meetirg. 7:30 p.m. Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Veeder Road. 1 Mile South of M-W between Darby and Nash Roads . Pastor. Bill Sleven* Phone 890-2315.10 a.nv Sunday School; 11 a m. Morning Worhsip; 7 o clock Sunday evening worship; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service. 8T. EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odraea Rm. Louk Biitnm. AAtoa Mtrator. 374-8274 or 474-7406. Soiwtoy HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Jack Bartholomew paator. phone 945-4995 Robert Fuller cb«r director. Sunday .eMule: 9:30 f»,'S7!up “**9 55 Sunday School 1 00Wtc^"P.6 00 M«t fam. 7d0 Evtnmi Worahip. Nuraery for all aervKaa. tranaportatioa provided to and jTJxxr~p”” 7 WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, jvrt off M-66 N. of M4o. in VlUag* of lh“a* W,“" ph“«* 374-7251. Worahip aer»K* 9:3(1 am.; Sunday Nchool 10:45 ■!».; Youth Fellow­ ship Wedneaday 7 p.m.; BtUe Study and Prauw *'.ii i. 1*1- *- ■ __ HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES, 220 West Cnlkx Sl. Bible Lecture 9:30 a.m.Watchtower Study 1D.45 a.m. Tuesday • Congregation Bible Study H p m ; Thursday Theocratic School 7:30; Service meefing8:3o CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Comer of lit and 2nd Ave.. Lake Odes**. P*»tor George Spew Phone 37W56. Sunday Morning Worahip Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Evening Service - 7:30 p.m. Wedneaday Eve. • Prayer Meeting - 7:30 p.m. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 502 Eart Grand St Mark J. Hishoan. Pastor Ph 948-2828 Sunday ScW 10 are; morwng wnrahm aaul 11 * -»■—a ■ < ” LAXXWOOD UNITED METHOOSn* a*dy.l 2 p.m on WDFP FM (963) *to> on WMAX-AM (1430) at 3:15 p.m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH Bellwood and Ea*l Sutf Road, H54>*1. Rev. Donald L Brail. Pastor Sunday School 10:00 a m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Evening Service6:60 p m. Prayer Meeting7:00 p.m Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Wrat Stale Road Partor J.T. Crawmer. Phone 9462285. Sunday School 945 a.m.: Worahip 11:00 a.m.; Evening Sernee 6 pm: Wedneaday Prune Gathering 7 pm VOICE t IF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full -in p.m.; SuimLiv Youth Mvt tmg Ifcotl p.m ; WrdnrwLiy Study und Prayer Mmingui TJUIp.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 miles E on M-79 Sleven Reid. Pastor Sunday Church School l<i:30am. Worship Service 11:» am Untied Methodist Women - 1st Wednesday each month HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 1»2 E Woodlawn Avr Minirtrr Srott Davis Sundry Worship 930 a m Fellowship HKKHoll <>n. m BibleSrhoil II OOa m to 12:00 nnon Wednerday Bdite Study­ end Frllow«h'p 7 30 to 8 30 p m Phone 945-2070 BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 a.m. Worahip Service 11 am . Pravcr Service TYiurs day 7 p.m. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY SAINTS Mevt-.ng at 302 E Bond Sunday: Sacrumer.t meeting 9 no a.m . Sunday School io <n a m Branch President: David McMomgle Phone 1-698-9649 or <H5 4154 NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH, turner of Woodarhool »n<! Wing Rd. Partor Mark Wade. 5519 Buehler Rd Phone 7658287 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worahip 11 am. Evening Serwe 7 p.m. Prayer Service Wednoday 7 pm: Nurwvy providrd for all FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. H*» tinga. Michigan Willard H Curtia. Muuater. Eikvn Higbrv. Dir Chnauan Ed. Sun­ day. July 3 - Morning Worahip 9 30 Nuraery provided Broadcast of thia armcr over WBCH-AM and FM 930 Church School Claaera for first grade and below CENTRAL UNHID METHODIST. 012 FIRST UNITED METHOaST CHURCH. 209 W. Green Sl. Hastings. Ph. (616) 945 9674 Myron K. WUliam*. Mfairtrc. Mi. Franc. Horne. Dir. of ChriMuo Education. Sunday. July 10 - 930 in Worahip. ’No Fault Religion". 1030 am. Coffe Fallow•hip 10:30 in Radio Broadcast. WBCH. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St. Paator Michael Antoo. Ph 9459414. Sunday. July 10 • 8 a.m Worship (eary aemcr). 9:15 a m Church School, ail age* 10 00 Wonhip. Church Council A/ler Sorvicao 8:30 and 11 aun. .LAKEWOOD BAPTIST, Paotor Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555. Acrooa from tha high rchooi 7180 Vaha Rd, M W Sunday School 10:00 a.m ; Worahip Sarvire llrf *m Krening Sarvica 630 pm.; V/*dnotoay Prayer Mteung 7JO pm. CHRISTIAN REFORMED OK) Bfath Are R«v. Bon Ridte. Ph. 3760607. »30 o-m. Coffoo Hour. 9:46 a.m. Amdny School; ASS’SI EPI-SCO R< H Uf GRANGEVILLE a 8 • Church School 9 «ni. Famih Eut-iunrt lu a m Midweek services a* ^^H-eti Father Kurt Fish. Vicas ( HASTINGS - Mrs. Thelma F. Sprague, 75, of 1546 Coats Grove Rd., died late Tuesday evening, July 5, 1983 at Pennock Hospital. She was bom in Saginaw on Oct. 15,1907, the daughter of Harry and Mary (Rivett) Miles. As a child, she lived in Saginaw, Bay City and Flint, attending schools there. She married William Sprague on Aug. 6, 1926 in Gladwin. They lived in Lansing and Constantine before coming to Hastings in Mrs. Sprague is survived by her husband, William; three sons, William and Kenneth Sprague, both of Hastings, and Thomas Sprague of Woodland; three daughters, Mrs. Donavon (Vera) Kaufman of Lake Odessa, Frank A. Rider_________ u c.GSJ Mr Frank A Rider. 87. of 337 W. South St. died Thursday, June 30.1983 at Pennock Hospital. He was born in McKeesport. Pa. on March 17. U96, the son of Harry and Maude (Dillon) Rider He graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University Class of 1917. He was a veteran of World War I. serving in the Marine Corp. p,n^arnt‘d,lht'former Agnes Hamilton of .n °n ?UTO 1922' She kr«eded him in death on June 6, 1982. He moted to Grand Rapids in 1932 when he became employed by Viking Corp, of Hastings. He then lived in Memphis, Tenn m fi°9KCOm'ne 10 Hastings in 1945- He "Hired He was a life member of Hastings iST Leg'°n Posl Na «• ™™ber al h&AM No. 289, Leila Scott Lodge at Mem­ phis, Tenn., the Scottish Rite and the Al a T^e ot shrine in Memphis; Hastings Christian Science Church and Association of Retired Persons. Mr. Rider is survived by two sons Neal P Rider of Hastings and Alan H. Rider of Rider D C'; f0Ur broUlers. Harry Rider of Youngstown, Ohio, Walter Rider of Lima, Ohio. Archie Rioer of Seattle Wash and Phillip Rider of Warren, Ohio; and saters, Mrs. James (Sarah) Johnson of Key Largo. Fla. and Mrs. Arthur (Margaret) Rantz of Miami, Fla. Memorial «rvices will be held at 11 a.m. Friday July g from the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings, with Mr. Richard K. Palmer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. ‘ Mra. William (Frances) Wallace of Baldwin and Mrs. Jack (Joyce) Bowerman of Climax; 11 grandchildren; 11 great - grand­ children; one brother, Harry Miles of Hastings; a half-brother, Louis Considine of Chicago; and three sisters, Mrs. Rex (Ruth) Sutton of Six Lakes, Mrs. Pearl Wilson of Tampa, Fla., and Mrs. Harry (Helen) Feneis of Lansing. Funeral services will be held at 2 p m Fnjtay, July 8, from the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings, with Pastor Richard Sessink officiating. Burial will be in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Intensive Care Unit at Pennock Hospital. Mary A. Hatch _________ LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Mary A. Hatch, 94, of 804 Fourth SL, died Sunday, July 3,1983 at Pennock Hospital. She was bom Nov. 3,1888 in Montgomery, Mich., the daughter of Perry and Harriet (Bessmer) Mason. She attended Montgomery schools. After marrying George Hatch, May 31, 1908, they lived in the Jackson area then moved to Lake Odessa in 1967. Mr. Hatch preceded her in death Oct. 10, 1967. She was a member of Home City Rebekah Lodge No. 228 of Jackson, the Lake Odessa Central United Methodist Church, and the Friendship Club. Mrs. Hatch is survived by one son, James of Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Pickens of Lake Odessa; four grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; five great - grand­ children; and 11 great - stepgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 6 at 1 p.m. from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Rev. Stephen Keller officiated. Burial was in Horton Cemetery, Horten, Mich. A memorial has been established for the Lake Odessa Central United Methodist Church or the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. Mary Farhat ____________ LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Mary Farhat, 75, of 1432 Virginia SL, died Wednesday, June 29 1983 at Blodgett Medical Center in Grand Rapids. She was bom Dec. 30, 1907 in Lan­ sing, the daughter of George and Rose (Kelush) Farah. She married Charles Farhat on Oct. 17, 1950. He preceded her in death in 1963. Mrs. Farhat is survived by four step- children, Sarah, Freda, Sam, and Fred Farhat; and four cousins, Mrs. Helen Azzarello of Grand Rapids, James Kelush, Mary Jane Hell of Flint, and Mrs. Chris Selzur of California. Funeral Mass was Saturday, July 2, 10 a.m., at St Edward’s Church of Lake Odessa. Father Louis Baudone officiated. Funeral arrangements were by the PickensKoops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa Gladys M. Lapworth_____ LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Gladys M. Lap­ worth, 79, of 830 Sixth Avenue, died Wed­ nesday, June 29, 1983 at Blocfeett Medical Center in Grand Rapids. She was bom Jan. 22, 1904 in Flushing, Mich., the daughter of Charles and Florence (Bump) Luce. She graduated from Flushing High School and attended Michigan Normal School in Yp silanti, Mich., then went on to teach elementary school in Owosso and Flushing. She married Robert Lapworth Sept. 8, 1926- He preceded her in death June 25, 1935. Triey moved to the Lake Odessa area when he became an officer at the Lake Odessa Union Bank. She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa, United Methodist Women, Eastern Star, past president u. Lake Odessa Women’s Club, CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 787 Fourth Are Rar. Randall Kthh. Ph. 3748753 Wonhip How ftSO FdfowAip past president of Sunday school, Ionia Hospital Guild, and was active in the American Cancer Society and Red Cross. Mrs. Lapworth Issurvived by her children Roberta and Theron King, Phyllis and Max’ Decker, all al Lake Odessa, and Jane and Lowell Thomas of Midland; three sisters Mrs. Hazel Root, Mrs. Reva Vielhauer of Pinckney, and Mrs. Winifred Lamb of Tawas City; nine grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Shewas preceded In death by one brother. Harold. Funeral seivices were held Saturday, July 2 from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Rev. George Spear officiated Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Odessa Central United Methodist Church or the Lake Odessa Ambulance or Gideons. God Dispenses The Water That Sustains Our Earthly Life ^here would be no life on our planet if it were not for water. From the tiny trickle of a moun­ tain stream to the oceans that lap at our shores, we make use of it. We drink it, bathe in it, wash our clothes in it, grow our lawns and crops with it, trav­ el and ship our goods on it and harness it for ener­ gy wherever we can get it to move. Its basins and stream beds are the reservoirs of the rain and snow that distribute it over the land, where our own ac­ tions sometimes compel us to adopt conservation, anti-pollution and flood control measures. Ina liq­ BOSLEY PHARMACY HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Moon- Call 6645413 for pickup NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS 1957 N. Broodwoy • Halting* Hastings Area HASTINGS - Mr. Darrell L. Keller. 66, of 1998 Starr School Rd., died early Friday, July 1.1983 at Pennock Hospital Emergency Room. He was born in Hastings on Feb. 2i. 1923, the son of Samual and Ira (Hart) Keller. He grew up in the HastingsOrangeville area, graduating from Hastings High School in 1940. He married the former Winifred E. Lan­ caster on June 14, 1947. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Marines. He was employed for 34 years at E.W. Bliss Co., retiring in 1981. He was presently em­ ployed as a driver for Barry County Transit Co. He was a member of Hope United Methodist Church, church board of trustees, church choir and long time song leader. He was an avid gardener. Mr. Keller is survived by his wife, Winifred; one son, Rev. Stephen Keller and his wife, Annette, of Lake Odessa; one daughter, Mrs. Herb (Rev.) (Lee Anne) Buwalda, Jr. of Huntertown, Ind.; four grandchildren; two brothers. Kendall KeUer of Delton, and Gerald Keller of Wisconsin; and one sister, Mrs. Stanley (Joan; Makowski, Jr. of Vicksburg. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 3 from Hope United Methodist Church. Rev. Jack Bartholomew officiated. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope United Methodirt Church Tree Fund or Pennock Hospital Emergency Room. Thelma F. Sprague ______ ...ofyour choice and he Spiritually rewarded. Delton Area Darrell L. Keller_______ uid or frozen state it is a prime source of year- round sports ano recreation. We should thank Cod at our House of Worship for giving us life by means of this marvelous fluid which He has pou­ red for us over all the earth. New York singers to perform at Hope United Methodist Roger and Carole Nelson of Smithtown, New York, will be sharing in word and song in the Hastings area July 12 and 13 during a brief tour of Michigan. On July 12, the Nelsons will be at the Note of Praise, located at 12223 Chief Noon Chief Rd., Gun Lake. The following night they will be at Hope United Methodist Church, on the comer of M-79 and M-37, south of Hastings, Both services will begin at 7 p.m. In past appearances in the Barry County area, the couple has performed many of their musicals, a)] written by Carole, on such subjects as the 10-Commandments, the family and the church. During their current lour, they will be sharing some of their favorite songs as well as recently written material. They will also talk about and show slides of their work at Beth Emmanuel Fellowship Assemblies of God Jewish Ministry in the greater New York area. �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, July 7, 1983 — Page 5 A buslood o* exchange students from 27 different countries arrived in Hastings July 3 to experience rural and lake living. Their visit is sponsored by the Hastings AFS chapter. (Banner photo by John Lenz) Busload of exchange students get taste of area living A hot dog roast at the Jock Lenz farm was one of the Tuesday highlights for exchange students who are visiting the Hastings area July 3-7. (Banner photo) Rural life in Barry County will be among the memories that 30-some foreign students will take back to their homelands The exchange students canoed the Thor­ napple River and toured the Lenz beef cattle farm and the Haywood dairy farm Tuesday as part of their four-day “bus-stop" visit to Hastings. The Hastings Chapter of AFS Intercultural programs sponsored the July 3-7 "bus-stop” here and arranged for the students to stay with families in the area. The students are on the last leg of their stay in the United States after spending the past year as exchange students in a variety of communities in Iowa. The stop :n Hastings is the second of three "bus-stops" on their agenda before they depart for their homelands. The "bus-stops” are intended to expose students to the differences in geographic, economic and social characteristics — contributing to students’ understanding of the great variety in lifestyle in the United States. The visiting students hail from 27 foreign countries ranging from Greenland to Turkey On Wednesday, the student guests spent an afternoon at Wall Lake. That evening they presented a talent show for their host families and also took part in a square dance with some instruction from a local square dance club, the Ringo Swingos. Hastings student receives theology degree Steve C. Felder of Hastings, Michigan, received his master of theology degree at the recent spring graduation exercises at Grace Seminary. Felder previously graduated with a B.A.. degree from Appalachian Bible College. Dr. Homer A. Kent, Jr., president of Grace Schools, conferred degrees on a record total of 137 graduates. Grace Seminary is a coeducational school, offering the Biblical Certificate, the Diploma in Theology. M.A. in Missions, M.A. in Christian School Administration, M.A. in Biblical Counseling, Master of Divinity. Master of Theology, and Doctor of Theology degrees. efforts with the planning committee, with the county's parks and recreation committee (which he also chairs), and at his place of business. Pointing out that the commissioners' usual agendas are filled with routine items of business. Woods said this session would allow you <the commissioners) “to sit down and talk about what long-term goals you want for the county”. “Each of you was elected with individual goals in mind," he added. "This (meeting) would try to bring those individual goals together, to set priorities. “It would be a brainstorming session,” Woods said. “It would be a chance to get away from the day-to-day business.’ The benefit of a goal-setting session. Woods felt, would be to give commissioners an overall framework within which to make their day-to-day decisions. Commissioner James Gordon voiced support tor the idea. Established Route Sales Business We are a very successful 84 yr. old retail busi­ ness with a nationwide network of independent business people. We sell grocery products and o wide variety of general merchandise items to approximately 325 established buying customers in the Barry Co. area. — We offer: • Me canvassing • Few weeks eo-the-job training. • Family insurance program • Management opportunities • An B4 year heritage of customer acceptance • Minimum investment required which is secured by accounts receivable in Inventory. TO BE CONSIDERED. YOU MUST HAVE A GOOD WORK RECORD WITH A BACKGROUND IN SALES OR MANAGEMENT. For personol and confidential interview — Write: J.T.’s General Store 93 W. Acacia Blvd., Battle Creek, Ml. 49015 SATURDAY BANKING Our drive-in service is open from 8:30 to noon each and every Saturday. Now you’re able to make deposits and withdrawals, make loan payments and cash checks on Saturday. Commissioners to hold goal-setting session by Steve Horton A suggestion by county planning com­ mittee chairman Kevin Woods that the board of commissioners hold a “goal setting" session received positive response. Woods, appearing at the board's meeting last week, offered to help stage such a session, noting that he had conducted similar The foreign visitor* hod a chance to enjoy some of the simple but fun pleasures of rural living — like swiming on these Tarzan-style ropes before plunging into the water for a cooling swim. “I feel so strong about this," he said. “What we’re all about is this and not just approving an $89 bill.” A motion was then approved, instructing the chairman and vice chairman to work with Woods in setting a date for the session. In other business, the board approved a resolution urging the Dept, of Natural Resources to refrain from further “clear cutting" of designated forest areas in the Barry and Middleville Game Areas until concerned neighboring property owners can meet with them. The DNR’s policy of logging out certain parts of older forest to allow aspen growth which provides a more suitable environment for certain wildlife has many neighboring residents upset. While expressing a number of concerns, the policy of clear cutting up to a roadside and to a property line has caused the most Criticism. In essence, you’re able to do most of your banking on Saturday, from the comfort of your car. Offices in Hastings and Middleville Member FDIC Serving yourfinancial needs since 1886.' ''GOOD MY! Start your day with Paul Harvey 8:30 a.m., 12:05 Noon, 5:30 p.m. WBCH ...Stereo 100 FM ...AM 1220 �The Hostings Banner, Thursday, July 7, 1983 — Page 6 Woodland News The Woodland Lions enjoyed a steak dinner prepared by Harold Stannard last week. There were 19 members and three guests present at the meeting in the Woodland Lions Den. After the meal, plans for the public ham dinner that will be held on July 23 were finalized. This is the ham dinner that was postponed in May. All members of the Woodland Lions Club will be selling tickets for the dinner soon. Tickets and take­ outs will be available al the dinner. It will be held in Woodland's Herald Classic Memorial Park. The Lions Sightmobile will also be at the park the afternoon of July 23. This is a van equipped for both vision and hearing tests. It is not known at this time whether there will be workers to give hearing tests in Woodland, but vision checks will be available. There is no charge for this Lions Club service. Kate Whitmer returned to her home in Hammond, Ind. 'ast week after spencing three weeks visiting her sister, Ann Reuther, near Woodland. Mrs. Whitmer was driven to her home by her brother-in-law, Duane Reuther. A surprise 35th wedding anniversary party for Dr. and Mrs. Jack Tromp of Lake Odessa was held at the Woodland home of their daughter, Kathy Stowell, and her husband, Jim, last Saturday evening. Many relatives of both Dr. and Mrs. Tromp were able to attend the party. Several families who were from Grand Rapids came as well as Fran and Gene McCluskey from Englewood, Ohio, Richard and Eleanor Vendee from Bath, New York, and Nancy Tromp Booi and her husband, Jeff, and son, Michael, from Lansdale, Penn. In all, 85 relatives, friends and neighbors were at the dinner party. Dr. and Mrs. Tromp annually hold a Tromp family reunion picnic on the Four th of July at their lake cottage near Lake Odessa, and several relatives from Ohio and Indiana came early in order to attend the an­ niversary party on Saturday. Roger and Edith Buxton celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house held at Woodland United Methodist Church . on Sunday afternoon. The party was hosted by Edith's mother, Mrs. Hilda Jones of Woodland, Roger’s mother, Mrs. Mabe! Buxton who now lives in Hastings, and their daughter, Anne Buxton. Over 80 people dropped by the church to enjoy ice cream and cake and wish the Buxtons n happy Automobiles from the past by Catherine Lucas anniversary. Dr. and Mary Cary of Hastings came and took pictures of the party. The Buxtons have received hundreds of cards for their anniversary from people who were not able to attend the celebration. Woodland United Methodist Church held a potluck picnic at the Jordan Lake home of LaVerne and Iris Clum last Sunday evening. Swimming was enjoyed by the youngsters. Mr and Mrs. Harold Stannard drove to Chicago Friday afternoon to meet Nell’s mother and aunt at O’Hare Airport. Nell's mother, Mrs. Eunice Matthews, and her aunt, Mrs. Dovie Cook, are frcm Little Rock, Arkansas, and plan to stay with the Stan­ nards at their Woodland home until early in August. Saturday, July 16, from 5 p.m. to7:30 p.m., will be the date and time of the Woodland United Methodist Women's annual ice cream social with homemade ice cream, pie, cakes, and barbecue sandwiches. The ice cream social will be held in Woodland Methodist Church basement and will be open to the public. The Art Meade family has had house guests from Orland Park, Chicago recentiy. Mr. and Mrs. Far! Gilliam spent several days at the Meade farm east of Woodland. Mr. Gilliam is Mrs. Meade's cousin. Mr. Gilliam visited the Woodland Lions Club with Art while they were here. Ken Makley and Russ Duimstra both suffered minor injuries in the church league softball game between Zion Lutheran and Faith Bible churches last week. Zion won the game 22 to 6. Russ Duimstra will have his sprained wrist in a sling and it is doubtful whether he will be able to play in this week’s game. The gospel sing that was held at the Woodland park on Sunday was enjoyed by around 60 people. "The Spry Family” from Jackson and the "Gospel Lighthouse Keepers” from Gowen sang most of the afternoon because of a mix-up in the scheduling of "The New Life Ambassadors” from Grand Ledge. The “New Life Am­ bassadors” did not arrive until around 4 p.m., as they had planned to come on Monday, the Fourth of July, and had ac­ cepted a morning engagement in Indiana. They were scheduled to sing another concert later in the evening north of here. The singing ended around 4:30 p.m. Rev. Zeke Peters is already planning to hold this event again on July 1, 1984, which will be a Sunday. Lisa Ketchum was one of the 84 Lakewood High School students who recently returned from a tour of Europe. The Lakewood Vagabonds and the Lakewood Band flew to Amsterdam in June and spent 19 days in several different countries. They gave 12 concerts during the tour. The students en­ joyed staying in private homes on some occasions. Lisa stayed in four different European homes during the tour. The plane returning the students and adult escorts was four hours late returning to the Detroit airport Friday evening. After their return, the Vagabonds and the Lakewood Band held a final concert at the high school on Saturday evening. That was the last lime the 1983 group will play together as the seniors will not be back at Lakewood High School in the fall. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Geiger also enjoyed a tour of Europe in June. They left Michigan nn June 9 and returned on June 30. From Detroit, they flew into Frankfort, Germany where they rented a car. From Frankfort, they drove to Stuttgart where they spent some time researching ancestors. They visited Strasburg and the Strasburg cathedral, then they went to Belfort. A statue of a lion is on a hill overlooking the town to protect the people. Mrs. Geiger did not know the exact age of the lion. They visited American cemeteries in France and Ger­ many. The Geigers spent some time at Hanweiler visiting with people they met four years ago when they were in Europe. While there, they watched the Lakewood High School band concert. Undoubtedly, someone said, "It’s a small world!". Mr. and Mrs. Geiger spent some time in Saarbruken with a German friend who visited them two years ago. They enjoyed a tour of a coal mine where they rode a half mile down into the mine wearing complete coal miner's gear, including a lighted hard hat. They traveled about two miles in the mine shaft before returning to tne surface. At Trier — which is the oldest city in Ger­ many, and one of the oldest cities in Europe and is considered to be older than Rome — they visited a porcelain factory. From Trier, they drove to Luxemburg and Bostogne, France. They visited Verdun and Rheims Cathedral. The Geigers also stopped at any Army base where Dale had been stationed 30 years ago near Toul, France. They left their rented car at a little town near Paris for a day and went into Paris on train. After their Paris visit, they drove to Amsterdam and stayed in a museum hotel for a few days. They toured northern Holland and visited a family they know. While in S'herenburg. Netherlands, they met the Lakewood High School band again and took a castle tour. They drove to Calais in northern France and dropped off the rented car. After a boat trip across the English Channel to Dover, they visited London and flew home to Detroit. Lake Odessa News The engagement of Marcie Kenyon and Troy Ginder is being announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Kenyon of Lake Odessa. Troy’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Karl Ginder of rural Sunfield. Wedding plans are being made for August 27. The bride-elect is a 1980 graduate of Lakewood High School and is presently employed by the Total Super Trucker at M-66 and 1-96. Troy is a 1980 graduate of the Annville-Ckans High School in Pennsylvania and is employed at Norway Carpet Express in Grand Rapids. Richard Peacock and Joe Glasgow won the Father-Son Golf Tournament on Father's Day at the River Bend Golf Course near Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock, Lori, and Mary of Westphalia called on Reine Peacock. Reine, with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock, attended the reception at St. Francis Church in Grand Rapids which honored Father Bernard Hall on Sunday. He was a former associate pastor at the local St. Edward Church. The bike-a-thon was a success and the funds raised will go to Little League organization. The Little League also sold hot dogs at the ‘‘Art in the Park" on Saturday. Anna Mascho has resigned from the village planning commission as she and her family have moved outside the village to a home on Musgrove Highway. Another person will be selected. Congratulations to Steven and Susan (Eldridge) Newcombe on their marriage Sunday at the Nazarene Church. Their at­ tendants were Mark Newman of Portland, A New Service for Investors is for people who make their own investment decisions. Independent-minded investors like to make their own trading decisions. They like to decide what securities to buy, when to buy them, and how many shares to trade. And they don’t like to pay for investment research and advice they don’t need. That’s why investors appreciate our Discount Brokerage Service. It lets you make the decisions ... and it saves you up to 70* percent or more on brokerage commissions. 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Member FDIC Many men began working on ideas for building a horseless carriage as soon as they saw and understood the gasoline engine, but Gottlieb Daimler, the inventor of the com­ bustion gasoline engine, was also the first to demonstrate or drive a gasoline powered automobile. This event occured at Paris in 1886, ap­ proximately seven years before the Duryea brothers drove their first car. With a seven-year head start on the rest of the world, France just naturally became the Protect your horse with vaccination Eastern equine en­ cephalomyelitis. a mosquito transmitted viral disease carried by birds, has been a problem in the lower Peninsula of Michigan during the past 3 summers. This virus invades the brain tissue and spinal cord of the horse, thus disrupting their function. The horse ex­ periences a rise in temperature, becomes depressed and develops a poor r ipetite. They then have trouble eating and drinking and typically become incoordinated before going into convulsions and then a coma before death occurs. Surviving animals usually suffer complications necessitating euthanasia. There is no effective treatment for equine en­ cephalomyelitis. Early vaccination is strongly recommended before the mosquito season begins. The vaccine takes 10 days to 2 weeks to become effective and can last from 6 to 9 months, depending on which vaccine product is used. For further information, contact your veterinarian or the Cooperative Extension Service. Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 Sherry Stidham and Dawn and Michael Reese with Joey Orlowski as ringbearer and the bride’s daughter. Jessica, as flowergirl. The parade Friday for the fair was not as large as last year, but John Deere, area fire departments, the auxiliary, the VFW, and Chamber of Commerce ail had beautiful floats with much work involved. Mrs. Albert (Dorothy) Shellenbarger, Mrs. Royal (Helen) Haller and a brother, Freeman of Lake Odessa, are among the survivors of Gail Bever who passed away recently. Services were held at the PickensKoops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. He was the son of Clyde and Mary (Shaw) Bever of Sebewa area. Luanne (Emerson) and David Fanning were recent graduates in the com­ mencement exercises at Oliver Nazareth College at Kankakee, III. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in zoology and David earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in religion, magna cum laude. They are residing in Bourbonnais, III., awaiting their assignments in church leadership. Her parents reside in rural Lake Odessa. Carol Winkler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Winkler, celebrated her ninth bir­ thday. Besides her brothers, Darrin and Patrick, others attending were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Winkler and children, Kyle and Evan, of Hastings, Michael Winkler and children, Sarah and Timmy, of Woodland, Reine Peacock, Lori Peacock of Westphalia, Ryan Pepper, Jeff and Marci Haight, Mandy Lawson, Tanya Neithamer, Chris Hulett, Becky Evans and Jennifer Leitch. After a hot dog roast, ice cream and cake, the girls remained Saturday night for a slumber party at the Winkler home. Bruce Lincoln has moved his office from Jordan Lake Street to the building at 932 Fourth Avenue, vacated by M. L. Ayres Jewelers. The latter business is now located in the Family Fare store in back of the Cook’s Pharmacy. Bruce, an attorney, resided here in his earlier years when his father. Dr. Lincoln, was a practicing physician. Carl Harms is now working for local at­ torney Ronald VanBuren in his office at 1005 Fourth Avenue. He shared the office space with Bruce Lincoln but they were not part­ ners. 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Come see us for an application, Details and Procedure — Garrett Mountaineer log homes • Affordable • Attractive • Energy Efficient U-BUILD or WE BUILD Ray McJunkin DELTON, MICHIGAN • 623-5269 first automobile center. They were also responsible for three words that identify the car — the automobile, garage, and chauffer. Being first to produce a car, they had an edge on production. In 1903, the total number of cars manufactured in France was 5,000 more than the number produced in the United States. When the first American cars did not sell as well as had been hoped, due to the high cost cf the individually made parts, horses continued to be the most popular means of transportation. Duryea was the first to at­ tribute the cause to the r/ice of oats. He said it was unthinkable that anyone would believe that expensive cars could compete with cheap oats. In most cities, early laws barred automobiles from the city streets. In 1902, one motorist decided to test the Chicago law by driving his own car down Michigan Boulevard. He could probabiy be classified as the first man to be charged or arrested for ."rioting” (as well as disturbance and breach of peace) for simply driving a car — at less than eight miles per hour — on the city street. The Duryea brothers are credited with designing and driving on the city streets the first American-made gasoline powered auto. This took place in 1893 and by 1900, horseless carriages of every conceivable type were being made in at least 100 different makes and models. Most operated on either steam or electricity, with only about one-fourth of them operating on gasoline. Few of them lasted out the year. Money was a problem as it required considerable sums to support the inventor and his family while he worked to improve the car. As each phase of the operation was an experiment, each piece had to be made by hand and with hopes that it would fit and work properly. Prospective buyers were not sure the cars would even run, much less run for any length of time, so why invest that much money ih some crazy scheme? Of course, in a few years the manufacturers could not make enough cars to supply the demand. It has been estimated that for every designer or inventor that got his car on the street, there were three others who never got their "brainchild" out from under the shade tree where they had been working on it. Records show that between 1893, when the first gasoline-powered automobile made its debut, until 1950, when the car industry seemed to level off with about six manufacturers, there had been more than 1,200 automobile companies that had produced more than 2,000 different makes and models of cars. Probably the biggest first in the automobile business was when Henry Ford, without government intervention, raised the minimum wage in his factory from $2 to $5 a day. This was in 1914, and it appears that Ford made the decision to pay this un­ precedented amount for two simple reasons — he thought the men making the cars should earn enough money to be able to af­ ford one, and he felt that men who were well paid would not only work harder, but would be more dedicated to their job. The Buick automobile was named for Its designer, David D. Buick, who lived ,in the Detroit area during the 1890s. Buick had devised a way to affix porcelain to cast iron, and designed the porcelain bathtub. From there, he thought he could create the perfect automobile. Experts agree that his idea for the valve inhead was a brilliant design, but he couldn’t get his car into production. Although Buick had all his ideas on the drawing boards as early as 1899, he still wasn’t producing much in 1904. Durbxi that time, he had several backers, but all had become discouraged. In 1904, William C. Durant obtained control of the company. Durant was to the auto in­ dustry what Barney Oldfield was to racing — flamboyant, daredevil, the crapshooter who was willing to take a chance just to prove a point, and get his cars on the road. He never picked up his profits, but invested them in another company, and yet another. He was determined to grow or lose the business entirely. All of the early carmakers were geniuses, daring, and super salesmen. They had to be, as they had to sell the public on this new concept in transportation. Ransom E. Olds was credited with a master stroke of genius when he had one of his cars driven to the New York Car Show, but William Durant topped that feat when in 1904 he reorganized the Buick Motor Co. In one day, he sold over a half-million dollars worth of stock in the company to hi» friends in Flint, Mich. As we know, money seeks money and success breeds success. Both these men had money in their respective fields, yet Buick could hardly get into production, and Durant made it a success. He made the Buick a successful car, and also the business. By 1908, the yearly output of Buick totalled 8,487. It then had a net worth of $3.5 million. Then Durant went for the four big car companies — Buick, Maxwell-Briscoe, Reo, and Ford. A few years later, he organized his big corporation — General Motors. By 1925, the company was producing 12 (Efferent models, including the Country Club Special Coupe; the Coach; the Sports Touring car; and the Standard Six in three models —- touring, sedan, and coupe; the Master Six in four models — roadster, sedan, coupe, and Brougham sedan. Prices ranged from $1,150 for the two-passenger roadster to $2,925 for a town car. CHIROPRACTORS Welcome Wagon offers discreet advert.sing to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals • in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you’d like to discuss our unique program. �The Hostings Bonner, Thursday, July 7, 1983 — Page 7 Delton board to interview six candidates for Supt. The search for a new Delton-Kellogg Superintendent of Schools has been ten­ tatively narrowed to six candidates and the board of education hopes to interview them by Sunday. More than 60 persons inquired or applied for »he district’s top position, said Board of Education President Vern Scott. The board Tuesday narrowed the field of candidates to six at a meeting with representatives of placement bureaus with six universities. On Wednesday, attempts were being made to schedule interviews with the six can­ didates The first two interviews are ten­ tatively scheduled for Thursday evening 1 tonight! at 7 and 9 p.m in the high school home economics room. Tentative plans include interviewing two more candidates on Friday evening at the same times and place. The board hopes to inten iew the other two candidates on Sunday at 1 and 3 p.m. The interview sessions are open to the public. T*K School Board awards bonds for energy conservation project The Thornapple Board of Education has awarded the sale of $405,000 in bonds to finance its energy conservation projects to the Merrill Lynch Corp. The Merrill Lynch firm was the low bidder at an average interest rate of 10.14 percent over a 10-year period. The energy saving projects are projected to generate enough savings to repay the loan over the next 10-years. Starddard-Barch, financial consultants from Ann Arbor, handled the arrangements for the bond sale. Bids on the individual projects, which include replacing old windows and broken heat controls, probably will not be awarded until next month. In other business at the board’s recent meeting, Supt. Gerald Page announced that the district's transportation manager, Wayne Robinson had submitted his resignation. Robinson is retiring after spending 14-years as transportation manager. After the initial six interviews, Scott said the board will •deliberate and see where we need to go from there as far as visitation to a candidate's local community.” He said there will undouotably be a second interview with the candidates or candidate that the board rates the highest. Currently Dean McBeth, former assistant superintendent, is serving as interim superintendent of the district in the wake of the resignation of Willard Baker who resigned »he top post, effective June 30. Baker has been appointed to serve as assistant principal in the middle school. School board to approve new positions, Monday The Hastings Board of Education is ex­ pected to approve the hiring of Dr. Earl Newman as director of educational services (see related story> and Patricia Aumick as vocal music instructor when it meets Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the vocal music room of the junior high school. The two new staff people are being recommended to the board by newSuperintendent Carl A. Schoessel. Newman is the former principal of Bullock Creek High School and Aumick is a Western Michigan University graduate and a former Has tings student. Schoessel will also announce a new organizational structure for the school ad­ ministrators. Robert Miller will become the director of operational services responsible for the support services necessary for the educational and instructional programs. Newman will be replacing Lewis Lang, former director of instruction Schoessel said the title change comes with a change in responsibility. “I want Dr. Newman to become involved in areas other than instruction,” Schoessel said, "such as co-curricular activities.” Board President George Wibalda will announce the board's committee assign­ ments for the 1983-84 school year. At the end of the meeting, the board has scheduled lime for public comment con­ cerning the Sept. 12 millage ballot. The board will hold a special meeting on Monday, July 25. at 7:30 p.m. in the vocal music room at the junior high to set the millage proposal. Hastings residents enjoy ‘4th Delton board adopts $4.6 million budget; sets millage levy The Delton-Kellogg Board of Education, at its June 27 meeting, adopted a proposed school operating budget of $4,610,779. Supt. Willard Baker said the budget is subject to revision as more financial in­ formation becomes available. The budget will include revenue from 29.1 mills plus state aid. Last year's budget was $4,420,791. The board set the millage for the district’s bonded indebtedness at 4.07 mills, up from last year's 4.03 mills. Baker said the slight increase in the debt retirement levy was due to a decrease in the district's State Equalized Valuation. "It (the SEV) went down $1 million," he said. A breakdown of the new 4.07 bonded in­ debtedness levy includes .68 mill for the 1958 debt, .5 mill for the 1966 debt, and 2.89 mills for the 1972 debt. In other business, the board laid-off two middle school teachers, Zoe Rasmussen who taught vocal music and social studies and Paul Krajacic who had been hired to fill Donald Dorstewitz’s teaching position after his death. The lay-offs were precipitated by reassignments of administrators John Ar­ nold and Carolyn Nycum who requested to return to teaching assignments. The two have more seniority than Rasmussen and Krajacic. Bids were opened for the all-weather track which the Delton-Kellogg Boosters plan to finance. However, Baker said that the bids received were higher than the Boosters had anticipated. Consequently, a committee comrised of Boosters and board of education members will be evaluating the bids. Reith-Riley submitted a bid of $98,753 for the track project and the Leo Corp, bid was $117,958. The low bid for fencing was $9,030. The fire-damaged large group instruction room in the high school has been 99 percent refurbished, Baker said. 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Along with a number of games like the above egg toss, visitors could try some barbeque chicken, enjoy o beer or other refreshment or explore the historic artifacts in the village. �---------- ---------------- -—b The Hastings Banner, Thursday. July 7. 1983 — Page 8 LEGAL NOTICES Help aid mentally retarded programs Hastings Knights of Columbus donate funds STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF KENT JOSEPH WILLIAMS. PLAINTIFF. VS BEVERLY L. WILLIAMS. DEFENDANT. FILE NO. 78-35435-DM ORDER FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE C. Ronald Von Buren P-217Q9 Attorney for Plaintiff David A. Dimmers Attorney for Defendant AT A SESSION OF SAID COURT HELD IN THE COURTHOUSE IN THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS. MICHIGAN ON THE 15th DAY OF JUNE. 1983; PRESENT: HONORABLE JUDGE BOUCHER. CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED thot the following described property be sold at public sale to the highest bidder on the 3rd day of August. 1963. at 10:30 o'clock In the forenoon of the same day at the Eos! door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hasting*. Michigan. NW FRL % Sec 31-3-8. Ex com at NW cor th S 83 rod* along W Sec line, th E 851 ft para to N Sec in th N 83 rd* porra to W Sec Ln, th W along N Sec In to pob. Ex par 246 ft E 8 W by 387 ft N 8 S SE cor Also ex S % NW frl '/. Sec 31-3-8, Hosting* Township. Barry County. Michigan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT the following Notice of Sale shall be published in the Has­ ting* Banner newspaper for once each week for six succes­ sive weeks prior to the date of sale and shall be posted at least six weeks or 42 days prior to the lie places in the City of Hostings. Michigan and posted in three public places in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Mich. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE ON FORECLOSURE Public notice is hereby given, that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Order of Sale entered by the Circuit Court for the County of Kent, State of Michigan on the 8th day of November, 1982 in favor of Joseph Williams against Beverly L. Williams. I shall offer for sale to the highest bidder, at a public sale to bo hold at the East door of the Barry County Court­ house on the 3rd day of Aug., 1983 at 10:30 o'clock In the fore­ noon. the following described real eslate: NW frl % Sec 3-3-8, Ex com at NW cor th S 83 rods along W Sec line, th E 851 ft para to N Sec In W along N Sac In to pob, Ex par 246 ft E 8 W by 387 fl N 8 S 5E •w Also ox S % NW frl •/« Sac 31 -3-8. Hasting* Township. Barry County, Michigan. Thera shall be a six (6) month redemption period. Total lion to be foreclosed is $9,000.00 plus cost* ond attor­ ney tees. C. Ronald Von Buren P-21709 Attorney for Plaintiff 1005 4th Ave. Lake Odessa. Ml. 4L849 GEORGE V. BOUCHER CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE APPROVED BY: David A. Dimmers Attorney for Defendant DRAFTED BY: C. Ronald Van Buren P-21709 Attorney for Plaintiff 10054th Ave. Lake Odessa. Ml. 48849 616-374-8823 Examined. Countersigned 8 Entered DOROTHY DE WITT Deputy County Clerk ATTEST: A TRUE COPY DOROTHY DE WITT Deputy County Clerk (7-21) Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage. mode lhe 18th day of April. 1978. executed by JOE K. DANIEL ond SANDRA L. DANIEL husband and wife, os mortgag­ ors. to HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION o Mich.gon corporalion. domg business at Hostings. Michigan, as mort­ gagee. and recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on April 19. 1978. in Liber 235 of mort­ gages. on page 520. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice Twenty-seven Thou­ sand Seven Hundred Five and 42/100 ($27,705.42) Dollars lor principal and interest, no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, ond the power of sale in said mort­ gage contained having become operative by reason of default. Notice i hereby given thot on Friday. July 15. 1983. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, thpf being the place for holding the Circuit Court lor the County of Barry, there will be offered lor sole and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or ven­ due. for the purpose of satis­ fying the amounts due ond un­ paid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon at ten (10%) percent per annum, and a* otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with the legal costs and cha.ges of sale, including the attorney fees a* provided by law and in said mortgage, the lond* ond pre­ mises in said mortgages men­ tioned ond described as follows. The North 30 rod* of the South one half of the Southeast one quarter of Section 29, Town 3 North. Range 8 West. EXCEPT that parcel lying Northeasterly of angling Highway M-37. ALSO EXCEPT the West 660 feet of the North 30 rod* of the South one half of the Southeast one quar­ ter of said Section 29, Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan. The length of redemption period unde “ ' .*. 2_.t__ M.S.A Section 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Scct.on 600.3240 is six (6) months. Dated:June 14.1983 Richard H. Shaw (P-20304) Attorney for Hastings Savings & Loan 215 South Church Street Hastings. Ml. 49058 (7-14) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in the term* of a mortgage made by HAROLD D. MESLER AND BARBARA J. MESLER. hi* wife to MANUFACTURERS HANOVER MORTGAGE CORPORATION dated April 6. 1981 and recorded April 13. 1981, in Liber 248. Poge 315, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date thereof for principal ond interest the sum of $35,352.44. Under lhe power of sole contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute in such case provided, notice is hereby given that on the 12th doy of August 1983, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at Eublic auction to the highest idder at the East door entrance to the Court Hou:e in Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, that being the place where the Cir­ cuit Court of said County is held, of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much as may be necessary to pay the amount due with interest at 14 percent per annum ond oil legal costs and charges. Said premises are located in the City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan, and are des­ cribed as: Lot 11. Block 11 of Lincoln Park Addition, to the City of Hastings, Barry Co.. Ml., a* recorded in Liber 1 of Plots. Poge 55. The redemption period is six month* from the time of sale. Doted. June 30. 1983 LEITHAUSER AND LEITHAUSER. 18301 E. 8 Mile Rd.. Suite 215 East Detroit, Ml. 48021-3263 771-6010 Attorneys for Mortgagee MANUFACTURERS HANOVER MORTGAGE CORPORATION, mortgagee (8-4) COMMISSION ORDER CFI-104.82A (Under authority at Act 16S, PJt. 1929 and Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) STATEWIDE TROUT and SALMON REGULATIONS The Natural Resources Commission, at its meeting on Dec­ ember 4. 1981. under the authority of Act 165. P.A. 1929, as amended, and Act 230. P.A. 1925, as amended, ordered that for the period beginning April 1. 1982. and ending March 31. 1984, no person shall take, or attempt to take, any species of trout or salmon from any of the waters of this state except by hook and lino during the open season prescribed, and within the minimum size limits and maximum possession limits in­ dicated below. Statewide open seasons cn all streams and designated trout lakes shall be from the last Saturday in April through September 30 (longer on waters designated by the Director for extended fishing under Ad 165) on all trout and salmon. Statewide open seasons on all other inland lakes and the Great Lakes shall be any time for all trout and salmon. Size limits shall bo 8 inches on Lower Peninsula streams. 7 inches on Lipper Peninsula streams, and 10 inches on lakes. The daily POSSESSION limit for trout and salmon shall be 5 fish singly or in combination but no more than 3 lake trout or sploke. except that on additional 5 brook or brown trout moy be taken from streams from the last Saturday in April through September 30 only and no more than 2 lake trout or sploke moy be taken from Lake Michigan or its tributary This order amends and supersedes Natural Resources Commission Order CFI-104.82 dated December 4. 1981 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions ol o certain mort­ gage made lhe 6th doy ol Dec­ ember. 1978. by Sharon M. Bell, as mortgagors, to the United Stoles of America, as mort­ gagee. and recorded on Decem­ ber 6. 1978. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Liber 239 of mortgages on pages 486-489. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dote ol this Notice twenty thousand, nine hundred, ninety-nine and 06 100 Dollars ($20,999 08) prin­ cipal and seven hundred, ninetyone and 64/100 Dollo.s ($791.64) interest, no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any pari ol the debt, secur­ ed by said mortgage, ond the power of sale contained in said mortgage having become oper­ ative by reason of such default; NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on August 11. 1983, al 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the east door of the Courthouse in Hastings. Mich­ igan thot being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with the legoi costs ond charges of sale provided by law and in said mortgage, lhe lands and premises in said mortgage men­ tioned and described, as fol­ lows. to-wit: The property lo­ cated in Barry County, in the State of Michigan. A parcel of land in the southwest one-quart­ er of Section 26, town 3 north, range 8 west, described a begin­ ning at a point 1554.5 feet west of the north and south onequarter line of said Section 26. said point of beginning being on the north line of State Highway M-79 and said point also being on the southwest corner of land previously deeded to School Dis­ trict No. 2. thence west along said north line of said Highway M-79 153 feet, thence north at right angles to said Highway M79, 130 feet, thence east parallel with said Highway M-79 153 feet, thence south at right angles to said Highway M-79. 130 feet to the place of beginning. Hosting* Township. Barry County. Mich­ igan. The redemption period will be one month from the time of such sale. Property moy be re­ deemed by paying the amount of the bid at the foreclosure sale plus 8'6% interest ond any un­ paid encumbrances on the prop­ erty from date of sale, dated June 30. 1983. For additional in­ formation. please contact: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through Formers Home Administration. Room 209. 1405 South Harrison Road. East Lan­ sing. Michigan 48823, mort­ gagee (7-21) NOTICE OF MOItTCLAGC FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made In the conditions of a certain mort­ ---------------------------------gage mode the 21 st day of Aug\ ust, 1974, by Lenay A. Hubbert, - gagors, to the United States of America, a* mortgagee, ond re­ corded on August 21. 1974, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Liber 220 of mort­ gages on page* 870-873; on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this Notice fifteen thous­ and, nine hundred eighteen and 64/100 dollar* ($15,918.64) prin­ cipal and six hundred twentytwo and 84/100 dollars ($622.84) interest; no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sole contained in said mort­ gage having become operative by reason of such default; NOW. THEREFORE. Notice Is Hereby Given that on August IB, 1983. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the east front door of the Courthouse in Hosting*. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage.together with the legal cost* and charge* of sale provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands and prem­ ise* in said mortgage mention­ ed ond described, a* follow*, to-wit: That property located in Barry County in the State of Michigan. Lot 6 of Block 11 of Daniel Striker's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastinas, according to the recorded plot thereof. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period will be six months from the time of such sale. Property moy be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid ot the foreclosure sale plus 9% interest ond ony unpaid encumbrances on the property from dote of sale, doted July 7. 1983. For addition­ al Information, please contact: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through Farmers Home Administration. Room 209. 1405 South Harrison Road. East Lan­ sing. Michigan 48823. Mortgagee. (7-28) Officials from the Knights of Columbus organization in Hastings Tuesday presented checks to three local groups that aid the mentally retarded. Making the presentations were Jim Mietzger. the Grand Knight, and Gary Gahan, the co-chairman of this year’s mental retardation fundraiser. 1 he two men first presented a $600 check to Jim Hund of the Barn Ini er mediate School District for the purchase of E M I <Educatable Mentally Impaired) classroom supplies and for the district’s Special Olympics program. Another $41)0 was presented to the county Mental Health Service., represented by Kim Rugh. and specifically to Mary Beardslee who operates an adult foster home in Nashville. The Knights of Columbus also donated $200 to the Barn County Retarded Citizens Association. Funds for those donations were raised by the group — which has around 180 members — during Palm Sunday weekend in late March when they sold Tootsie Roll candy. On that drive, the group raised a total of $2046. After expenses, 20 percent of the monies was sent to the state organization for distribution with the remaining amount — $1200 - left for local distribution. This is the eighth year that the state and local Knights of Columbus organizations have mounted a drive to help fund programs and agencies that aid mentally retarded citizens. Last year the Knights raised $1700 locally and $703,000 state-wide during the three-day effort. Under the program, people are asked to donate money and are then given a Tootsie Roll candy in appreciation of the gift. KnJLhtsHM cJ6"/eCeued %$6°° ch6ck ,rom Gary Gohon- who co-chaired the «,<.?» 3 hlS yBOr ,o roise n'onies ,or programs and agencies m m.®nta y re,arded citizens. Looking on is Jim Mietzger, the GrandI Kniqht of the Hastings area organization. rxnigm Barry County Board of Commissioners SECOND DAY - FORENOON June 20, 1903 The rogulor moating of the Barry County Board of Commissioners wos called to order Tuesday. June 28, 1963, 9:30 o.m. by Vice-Chairman Carolyn Coleman. Roll call taken, six (6) members present. Coleman, Gordon. Hammond. Hoare. Landon. McKelvey, one (1) absent, Kiel. Moved by Hoare, support by Landon to excuse Commissioner Kiel from today's meeting. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to ap­ prove the Agenda a* corrected. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Hammond to approve the June 14. 1983 minutes as mailed. Motion carried. Various correspondence was read to lhe Board by Vice-Chairman Coleman. Kevin Woods appeared before the Board with a suggestion for sessions for the Board of Commis­ sioner* to set long-range goal*. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey (hat a gool-seiting session he set for the Board of Commissioners and the Choir ond Vice-Chair will work with Mr. Woods on setting up the session. Motion carried. Joan Foster, Hostings Area Chamber of Com­ merce, appeared before the Board reference the Farmer's Market and a possible solution to the security problems involved with ths use of the Courthouse. The matter hod been referred to the Property Committee at the June 14, 1983 meeting. Commissioner Gordon reported on the joint City/ County Economic Development Commission's bud­ get. The EDC budget was referret, to the Finan­ ce Committee. T. Edward McPhorlin appeared before the Board reference the DNR cleor-cuttmg program in the western part ol the County. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare thot the Board of Commissioners adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the DNR has begun a clear cut pro­ gram in the State Game Area of Barry County which Include* several thousand acres, ond WHEREAS, the people living in those areas, along with other citizens of the County, are con­ cerned with its effect on the County's scenic attrac­ tions, erosion control and replanting of said acre:, and WHEREAS, the citizens shoring these concerns would like to have some input Io the clear cut process in the future. NOW. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that lhe Barry County Board of Commissioner* go on record as being in favor of supporting the efforts of those concerned in a solution mutually agreeable to both parties. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution be sent to area legislators. DNR. Town­ ship Boards and other interested parties. Motion carried. Paul Kiel. Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioner* Motion -orrled. Various committee reports were given by Com­ mittee Chairman. Commissioner McKelvey reported that the Circuit Court is requesting two additional air con­ ditioners. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hammond that the matter be referred to the Prop­ erty Committee with Power to Act. Motion carried. Commissioner McKelvey also reported that Circuit Court is requesting additional storage space. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond that the request for additional storage space be referred to the Property Committee with Power to Act, to work with the Chairman of the Judicial Service* Committee. Motion carried. Moved by Hoare, support by Gordon that any Commissioners who wish to offend the MAC con­ vention be allowed to do so ond any expenses incurred be paid from Commissioner's budget Motion carried. Commissioner Hoare reported that Ted Bustonce has turned in his resignation as Director of Barry County Transit ond the Transportation Board is looking Into applications for a new director. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoore thot the Board approve $1,000 local match toward the Groundwater Survey, which will be done through on amendment of the 1983 budget. Motion carried. Mov'd by Gordon, support by London thot nom­ ination* be closed for three members to the Plann­ ing Commission ond a unanimous ballot be cast for M. Kevin Woods. Ken Bohn and Ron Coots. Motion carried. It was noted thot the terms of the Planning Commission were three year terms, to expire 6-186. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to dose nominations to Construction Board of Appeals ond a unanimous ballot be cast for Lyle Sandbrook Sr., three year term to expire 1-1-86. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoore that the STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 18.786 Estate of DOUGLAS HAROLD SKINNER. Deceased. Social Sec­ urity Number 378-68-0217. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate moy be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On June 30. 1983 at 9:45 a.m.. in the probote courtroom, Hasting*. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on the petition of Mary Caris requesting that Roger Caris of 301 West State Road. Hostings. Michigan. 49058. be appointed Personal Represent­ ative of the Estate of Douglas Harold Skinner, deceased, who lived at 301 West State Road Planning Director be allowed to fill a par* time position in her office for Building Official / Assis­ tant Zoning Administrator. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to approve the Criminal Claims, $5,026.67. Motion opprove carried by unanimous roll call. 1 Barry County Sheriff's Dept.... 92.67 92.67 2 Commercial Equipment Co.......... 89.90 89.90 3 Felpousch Food Center................ 67.61 67.61 4 Schiller, Inc................................... 29.40 29.40 5 C and 8 Discount, Inc.................. 18.95 18.95 6 Municipal & Bonk Supplies Co... 10.29 10.29 7 Winder Police Equipment............ 275.00 275.00 8 Americans for Effective Law Enforcement.......................... 60.00 60.00 9 General Electric Company......... 1206.00 1206.00 10 Barry Cleaners............................ 452.45 452.45 11 Gambles........................................ 7.19 12 J and M Service............................ 37.60 37.60 13 Hill Piston Auto Stores.............. 319.51 319.51 14 Todd Automotive, Inc.................. 116.94 116.94 15 Cadillac Overall Supply.............. 12.00 12.00 . 6 Signs Tire Service, Inc................. 60.15 60.15 17 Hastings Wrecker Service......... 20.00 20.00 18 Neil's Automotive Service......... 16.06 19 Hostings Motor Parts................ 32.81 32.81 20 Coppon Oil Company................... 78.58 78.58 21 IBM Corporation......................... 156.25 156.25 22 Hastings Press, Inc...................... 150.61 150.61 23 The Hostings Reminder.............. 15.43 15.43 24 Intoximeters, Inc......................... 35.66 35.66 25 Pine Lake Boat and Motor inc... 82.00 82.00 26 Baughman's Marino................... 34.07 34.07 27 Barry County Sheriff's Dept.... 50.29 50.29 28 Snip & Anderson Co...................... 62.28 62.28 29 Barry County Jail....................... 50.38 50.38 30 Hostings Office Supplies............ 70.39 70.39 31 Franklin Holwerda Company... , 115.00 115.00 32 Radiology Associates................ 17.50 17.50 33 Pennock Hospital....................... 398.00 396.00 34 Barry County Lumber................ 11.50 11.50 35 C4E Service Co............................. 52.20 52.20 36 Hobart Sales ond Service............ 568.60 568.60 37 Hostings Sanitary Service.......... 72.00 72.00 38 Fire Extinguisher Service............ 31.40 31.40 39 Burkey Glass & Radiator............ 50.00 50.00 5026.67 5026.67 Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey thot $2,000 appropriation to the Foir Board be approved. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare thot $200 be appicved for Michigan Township Association dues. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by Hammond, support by Landon to approve the step raise of Kothy Sunior. District Court, to Professional 07 one year level, $21,452.00. effective June 14. 1983. Motion carried. Moved by Hoare, support by McKelvey to op-, prove the Agreement between the County of Barry el al and Barry County Courthouse Employees Association. January I. 1983 through December 31. 1985 ond authorize the Chairman of the Board, ond Chairman of the Personnel and Finance Com­ mittees to sign. Roll call vote, six (6) yeas. Cole­ man. Gordon. Hammond. Hoaro Landon. McKelvey, one (1) excused. Kiel. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey thot Deputy Clerk Debbie Baker be authorized to pur­ chase some office supplies for the Board of Com­ missioners. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to give the Property Committee power in drawing up specs for paving the parking lot east of the Courts ond Low Building. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Gordon to give the Property Committee Power to Act in finding a replacement vehicle for use by lhe Planning and Zoning Office. The Property Committee is to Iry ond locate a vehicle within the County tor tempor­ ary use ond also to look into specs and the pur­ chase of a new vehicle through the Capital Improvement Budget. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Landon the air con­ ditioning unit for the Health Building be replaced as per lhe proposal of Welton's Inc.. $6,650.00. funding from the General Building Fund (the Fin­ ance Committee will work with the Health Depart­ ment in regard to reimbursement). Roll coll vote, six (6) yeas. Colemon. Gordon. Hammond. Hoare. Landon. McKelvey, one (1) excused. Kiel. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by London io auth­ orize the Sheriff to draw up specs for two vehicles’, and to work with the Property Committee (funds for these vehicle* ore to come from the Capital Improvement Budget). Motion carried. Moved by Hammond, support by McKelvey to file all correspondence. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Hammond to recess to July 12. 1983. or the Call ol lhe Chair. Motion carried and meeting adjourned June 28. 1983.11:17 a.m. Carolyn G. Colemon Vice-Chairman (7-7) Hastings, Michigan and who died May 14. 1983: and requestalso that the heir* al law of *oid deceased be delermined on September 16. 1983. Creditor* ora notified that copie* of nil claim* against the Deceased must be pre»ented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before September 15, 1983. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. June 30. 1983 MARY CARIS. petitioner by Bruce W. Gee Address of Petitioner: 301 West State Rood Hostings, Michigan 49058 Bruce W. Gee (P-23696) Siegel. Hudson. Gee, Show & Fisher. 215 South Church Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Ph 616 945 3495. (7-7) Barry Township Regular meeting of the Barry Township Board was held on June 7. 1983 at 7:30 p.m. with all five members being present. Discussed bids for new fire apparatus for Hickory Fire truck. Moved, supported ond roll coll vote with five yes to accept bid of $39,454.00 from Wolverine Fire Apparatus of Union City. A deludge gun ond nozzle will be mounted at the same time for $1,772.00 which will be in Hickory's budge? for 1984-85. payable to Wolverine Kiin Rugh, left, and Mary Beardslee were presented a $400 check from lim M.etzger ond Gary Gohon on behalf of the Knight, of Columb^ogh foster core Writings from local pens Ruth Englemyer’s poems I This is a continuing series featuring the writing of members of a local creative writing class held at Hidden Valley in con­ junction with the Hastings Adult Education program. TJe class is taught by Karen Kimball). About the author Ruth Englemyer Davis is a sensitive, skilled writer. Through her poetry she strives to understand life’s complexities. She appreciates and respects the English language; she enjoys developing ideas and meanings into strong statements with varying word combinations. Her work also appears in The Viking Review; An Anthology of Ixtcal Writing. She keeps a detailed daily journal and actively works at honing her poetic expertise. ‘Home Revisted' by Ruth Davis Is this the house once full of joys and pains of family life? Of bawling babe and boistrous talk? The late night snack, The clatter stir of noonday meal and steaming plates? These the walls that felt the rush of growing boys and girls? That saw the ironed-fresh clothes and linedried linens stacked in Pristine pureness every weekday round? These, the table and chairs That stood the weight of nightly homework, heads bent low In stubborn silent study? So long the years that stand between This dust-thick quiet of discarded, empty rooms And, then, when life and love ran rampant and undeeding strong? A dove’s coo-boo still sounds through open door; the pines Sway softly as they used to do beyond the weathered clapboard walls. I close the door against the world of usedto-be, The house and I are strangera now; we’re lost in limboed past. Once partners in a mighty task of family growth, We take our leave and humbly turn to pathways new. With one last look and sighed "Goodbye” I gently place the sign held closely un­ derarm Like wreath on some old ba/Je-honored tomb, For Sale. ‘LoveGrows Here’ by Ruth Davis ‘‘Love Grows Here”, this message in its circled frame Turned upward in my hand, neatly spelled in crosstitch squares. Three Flowers standing straight beneath the words. I turn it round to catch its meaning clear While little girl with shining, upturned eyes Awaits my pleasured smile, for un­ derstanding flow Of warm regard to fill the gap twixt her and me. It blooms, we share the moment glad, giver and receiver one; Caught in an accord of two-part harmory. No room for sadness or despair in this old heart as samll arms Clasp me round to prove it true that love, indeed grows here. county property The Assoc, wonted help from ?he township board on getting this cleaned up. Approved resolution for Charter Comm. Corp, for the purpose of their borrowing money on »he non exclusive franchise pursuant to Ordinance dated 4-6-82. A request to pasture horses on the townships land where ’he transfer station located wos disapproved. Approved paying of bills in Meeting adjourned ol President of Crooked Lake Assoc, wondered about the cement being dumped along Sprague Rd. on private property which is getting over onto Sen'“:e5 Wh"e BeardslBe °P6ra,e5 a" focili^nXo’hvilte 9 45 Lois Bromley Clerk Attested to by William B Wooer. Supervisor No Lock Holds the Closed Door of the Past by Ruth Davit No lock holds the closed door of the past. Just when I think the door is bolted fast And turn my back to face today and look ahead. Faces, words, warm arms, tears, Come rushing thru; the door is open wide. Waves of memories flood o’er my little chores. The daily round of needs and cares. 1 struggle hard to shake the tide but find I’ve lost the place, Can’t find the door and fumble in my reverie. I stop the flow but only find that all of life is on the other side. Today is all that’s left. Oh, would that doors and bolts would hold And let me shape and build new worlds today. I run along the present way The lamps I light seem warm and bright; They’ll lead me where its safe and real If only I can find a lock that holds The closed door of the past. Use this space to your “ADVANTAGE Ph. 948-8051 �The Hastings Bonner. Thursday. July 7, 1983 — Page 9 Middleville opens swimming program by Steve Vedder Nancy Pern- believes swimming should be far more than ordinary exercise. Swimming can. she says, be a life-saver Perry is the pool director for the Mideville pool, which opened its annual summer swimming program on Tuesday. The program divides youngsters into three categories with one class being offered adults. Perry, a waler safety instructor for 20 years, says the importance of the swimming classes is underestimated. "Swimming is not only enjoyable, but it is something that can save a life and that can be done all your life." she says. "You don’t need eight or nine other players and a field to enjoy swimming. You just need a bathing suit.” The swimming program is divided into three childrens sections: water babies and liny tots, beginners and advanced beginners The water babies or tiny tot program is for children five or six years old and introduces them to swimming. Because children at that age rarely trust nobody hut their parents, either the mother or father accompanies their child to the class. The beginner class is designed for kids ages 6-10. Many of the children have never been exposed to water before so Perry must start from scratch. Before they are finished, the children should be able to swim a 25-yard front crawl. The advanced beginners, youngsters around 12 years old, are instructed in the arts of the backstroke, survival floating and the underwater swim. Thechildren are normally able to swim the length of the pool by the time the class ends. Nancy also intends to organize an adult beginners class but isn’t sure if there will be enough interest. “There are a lot of adults who are afraid to admit they can’t swim.” she says. "They don’t sign up because they are em­ barrassed." The water babies class lasts from 12-12:30 p m., the beginners class is from 12:30-1:20 p m. and the advanced beginners class is from 2:30-3:20 p.m. at the Middleville pool. An open swim period from 3:30-6:00 p.m. is also offered each day. Nancy says many people don't realize just how beneficial swimming can be to the human body. Swimming stretches most body muscles and strengthens the heart muscle. She tries to teach that fact to her various classes along with the belief that the more a person can relax while swimming the better off they will be. "When you swim, a nice, easy stroke is the best." she says. “I like to see the kids learn; it's so rewarding. That's really why I do it." Nancy says mostof thechildren enrolled in the classes come not from a home where they are exposed to water. "The parents are concerned that their children are around water.” says Nancy. "They want the kids to be exposed to water and learn how to handle it. "A lot of times the parents are scared of water and they don’t want their kids to be." [SPORTS ] Nancy Perry keeps watch over one of her swimming classes at the Middleville pool. There is still room for children to enroll in the summer swim classes. (Bonner photo) Pork Farms, American Legion and Lewis Realty hang onto first places in mens softball In mens softball action last week Hastings Fiberglass B knocked off Art Meade Auto 126 due mainly to a nine-run explostion in the third inning. Chuck Pennington and Terry Weiler had two hits for the winners while Art Meade Auto was led by three hits by Kip Eastman. The American Legion stayed atop the B Division with a 6-3 win over Hooks. Mark Keeler and Larry Pitt each had two hits for the winners. Mike Robinson cracked a home run and single for Hooks, which lost for the fourth straight game. Dick Robinson also had two hits for Hooks. Hooks ended its losing streak in the second game of the doublebeader by beating Larabee Construction 8-4. Dick Robinson coUected three hits in that win while Bob Cotant and Bo Ellis added two each. The leading hitters for Larabee were Steve Mix and, Stan Schantz with two hits each while Dan Miller had three. G4GPork Farms clubbed the Hotel 14-4 behind three home runs by Dan Neely and two by Gary Van Elst Van Elst also added a double for his three hits. The win kept G & G (7-2) a full game ahead of Hastings Fiberglass A (6-3) in the A Division stan­ dings. Nick Carter tripled and singled for the Hotel while Don Nevins singled twice. Fiberglass A knocked off Superette 11-1 with a seven-run explosion in the fourth inning. Fiberglass was helped by 14 walks in the game including four by David Cole. The Superette had seven hits in the game but nobody had a pair. The Moose edged Fiberglass B 4-1. The Moose was led by Tim Jenki ns with three hits while the leading hitters for Fiberglass were Aspinall with a homer and Mike Hill with a double. Lewis Realty defeated the Weight Train Gym 10-6 to remain the Division C league­ leader. Tim James rapped three hits for Lewis Realty while Dave Stonehouse and Bruce Hunt had two each. For Weight Train, Wayne Rogers had four hits while Dave Schaeffer and Bill Rogers added two each. Cappons beat Hastings Mutual 7^ behind a home run and single by Rick Van Engen and three hits each by Terry Cappon. Bob Miller and Jerry Travis. Scott VanAllsburg led Mutual with three hits while Chuck Rose chipped in two hits. The Non-Runners team, known far and wide for their softball abilities, defeated J & J Auto 16-12. Mike Carlson and Jack Miner had two hits for the Non-Runners while Ron Cotant led with three hits. For J&J Auto, Jeff Eldridge had three hits and Steve Goodenough, Steve Morgan and Brian Chees man had two. Home Run Derby Divison A Dan Neely < Porkers) with7, Gary Van Elst (Porkers) 5, Dick Robinson (Hooks), Mike Robinson (Hooks), and Joe Maurer (Cap­ pons) with four each Tom Warner (Porkers) ar.d Tom Krussenga (Porkers) with two each. Home Run Derby Division B Elks GOLF LEAGUE FIRST FLIGHT: D. Storrs 79. B. Carlson 102, P. Edwards 108. J. Flood 94. A. Francik 70. J. Cohoon 42. B. Romick 67. S. Shriver 108. 8. Tossava 69, L. Gosper 101. L Hamp 118. P. Burkey 92. T. Turkal 61. M. McKay 80. J. Carpenter 85. E. McKeouqh 92. G. Storrs 94. SECOND FLIGHT: V. Cowell 101. W. Hamman 78. J. Harrington 105. G. Sheldon 107. A. Mulford 100. W. Wyngarden 116. J. Plank 90, F. Anderson 113. L. Englehort 62, D. Hamman 103. D. Fedewa95. H. Wilson 64. E. Lewis 103, R Newton 84. M. Myers 96. L. VanGeison 124. SPECIAL EVENTS...MOST PARS: B. Carlson 6. L. Van Geison. Ray Ha se, Stan Schantz. Steve Mix and Ray Girrbach (Larabee Construction) all with 1. Area Softball Standings Hasting* Men* Slo-Pitch - STANDINGS - Division A standings 2 3 4 5 6 .] -1% .3 .4 American Legion..............................................8 1 Hotel..................................................................... 5 3 Superette........................................................... 5 3 Hastings Mutual............................................. 4 4 Hastings Fiberglass........................................ 5 5 Larabee Construction...................................... 5 5 -2’4 -2% -3'4 -3'4 -3'4 GtG Pork Forms.............................................. 7 Hasting* Fiberglass....................................... 6 Hooks................................................................... 6 Cappon Oil.......................................................... 4 Moose................................................................... 3 Division B standings Lewi* Realty........................................................ 6 2 J8 J Auto Service............................................... 4 4 Non-Runners...................................................... 2 7 Ari Meade Auto Sales.....................................I 8 Weight Train Gym............................................ 0 9 I -2 -4'4 -5'4 -6'4 This Weeks Game* THURSDAY. JULY 7 ... 6:30 Pork Form* vs Larobee. 7:30 Hasting* Fiberglass "A” v* Hotel. 8:30 Moose vs Hastings Mutual FRIDAY. JULY 8 ... 6 30 J&J Auto Service vs Weight Train, 7:30 J&J Auto Service vs Art Meade; 8:30 Non Runners vs Lewis Realty. Lest Weeks Results Hastings Fiberglass “B” 12, Art Meade 6; American Legion 6, Hooks 3: Hooks 8. Lorobee4; Pork Farms 14. Hotel 4; Hostings Fiberglass "A” 11. Superette I; Moose4. Hastings Fiberglass “B“ 1; Lewis Realty 15. Weight Troin 6: Cappon* 8. Hostings Mutual 6: Non Runner* 16. J&J Auto Service 12. Delton softball standings INDEPENDENTS............................................................ 10-0 JANS PLACE..................................................................... 9-1 WALL LAKE....................................................................... 9-1 GUN LAKE.......................................................................... 8 -2 HICKORY SHORES......................................................... 6 -4 SAJO'S................................................................................ 6-4 PRAIRIEVILLE................................................................... 5-4 CEDAR CREEK.................................................................. 5-4 BAUGHMAN MARINA.................................................. 5-5 BOURDO LOGGING.....................................................5-5 THE OLD TIMERS.............................................................. 4-4 BOWENS............................................................................ 4-6 PINE LAKE......................................................................... 4-6 CLOVERDALE.................................................................. 2-8 HOOK AUTO SUPPLY.................................................. 2-8 PETE S PLACE................................................................... 1 • B SCOH S & BH................................................................... 1-8 DOSTER CHURCH........................................................... O-8 Freeport Softball Co-Ed A Hastings Sanitary Service........... ...................... 6 0 G&G Pork Forms ......................................................... 4 2 Barry Automotive.............. .......................... 42 Woodman Plumbing............................ ,. ............ 3 2 Hastings Wrecker............................................ ]4 Alto Garage..................................................................... 1 5 T-J Pizza 06 Co-Ed B )3 Womens NOTE: The area softball standings will return to the Reminder starting NEXT WEEK. By Steve Vedder Popularity of baseball memorabilia growing A few weeks ago I did a column dealing with the booming business of basebail card collecting. After that column appeared, a number of people sought me out and admitted that they too used to collect cards, but that certain mothers had pitched their collections once their backs were turned. Anyway, due to the apparent interest that was showed that column, 1 decided to do a little investigating into the growth of the baseball memorabilia business — namely yearbooks, guides, and autographed baseballs. My research, done through a book called “The Sport Americana Baseball Memorabilia Price Guide," has un­ covered some interesting facts con­ cerning yearbooks, balls and the like. I happen to own many of the Detroit Tiger yearbooks from the 1960s and 70s. I checked on the value of those year­ books and found that the yearbooks for which I payed up to a $1, are now.worth anywhere from $4 — $12. For example, a 1968 Tiger yearbook, the year the team won the pennant, is worth $12. A 1969 yearbook is valued at $5 while yearbooks for the rest of the 1970s drop down to closer to $4. A 1968 World Series program, which sold for about$U0 in 1968, is now worth $16 to collectors. I seem to recall a certain 11-year old boy perched in front of his television on a Saturday afternoon in October keeping score in his precious 1968 World Series program. I'm sure glad I saved that program. Naturally yearbooks and World Series programs increase in value as they get older. For example, a 1934 World Series program between the Cardinals and Tigers now is worth close to $90 to collectors. It probably sold for a half dollar in 1934. Another facit of collecting baseball memorabilia that 1 found to be a bit intriguing are the autographs. It’s hard to imagine accepting money for signing one’s name, but autographs can be big money. Let’s take Hank Aaron for example, a member of baseball’s Hall of Fame. If somebody possesses a baseball card with Aaron’s signature on it the card’s value could jump $10. A baseball signed by Aaron is worth at least $15 and a photo signed by the all-time home run leader is worth $8. All that just because he signed his name. Is it any doubt that many ex-big leaguers are renting themselves out to card conventions just to sign their names? I met Bob Feller, another hall-offamer, a couple of weeks ago doing just Connie Mack The Hastings Connie Mack team lost a pair of games to Wayland 11-3 and 2-1. Tom Dunkel of Wayland allowed only two hits and struck out 10 io beat Hastings in the first game. Gregg Shaeffer took the loss for Hastings and allowed eight hits while striking out three. The two hits came from Shaeffer and Bob Gaskill. In the second game, Hastings pitcher George Sullivan took the loss while giving up two hits and striking out nine. Sullivan gave up two unearned runs for his first loss of the season. Hastings had six hits including two by Keith Briggs, and a single each by Todd Slater, Gregg Shaeffer, Jason Sixberry, and Sullivan. Hastings is now 3-4 on the season. Muldoon's Welcome Tovern.............................. 60 Hastings Manufacturing........................................... 6 | Freeport Businessmen................................................4 4 Leary's Sport Center.................................................... 3 3 Shamrock Tavern......................................................... 3 4 Blough Builders.............................................................. ] 4 Freeport Huskies......................................................... 0 6 Muldoon s Welcome Tavern .................................... 5 0 Shamrock......................................................................... 3 | Elm Pond.................................................................... 3| NAPA................................................................................ 3 2 Pennock Hospital........................................ Carlton Center................................................................ 0 4 at a glance that. The value of an autograph is based largely on how legible the signature (and it belter be in ink) is, whether the player is alive or dead, how popular he was, and how difficult it is to obtain the autograph. Some players in their playing days just wouldn’t sign autographs. Or at the least would only do it when the mood hit them. Are you listening Kirk Gibson and Steve Carlton? Autographed baseballs are another relatively hot item in the memorabilia business. 1 happen to have a ball that was given to my brother and I from an ex-Washington Senator coach. The ball is signed by the entire Senator team circa 1970 and include* the signature of then Washington manager Ted Williams. That autograph alone jumps the value of the ball up $15 to about $25. In dealing with autographed balls several things should be kept in mind. For example, the more signatures on a ball the more value it would have if it was only signed by a couple of players. Provided, of course, those two names aren’t Cobb and Geringer. Balls with historical significance have increased value. Let’s say you have a ball signed only by Wally Pipp and Lou Gehrig. Since Pipp’s sole claim to fame is that he was the Yankee first baseman proceeding Gehrig, that ball is considered to have historical significance. A 1927 ball signed by the entire Yankee team including Ruth and Gehrig would be worth $375. A ball signed by the 1952 New York Giant team, provided Willie Mays autographed it, would be worth $80. I was also interested in the value that is given old baseball guides. The moat popular baseball magazine to appear each spring is probably the Street and Smith guide. I found that a 1957 guide, for instance, is worth upwards of $10. A Street and Smith guide in pirchased from newstands in 1957 cost 35 cents. I used to buy the Street and Smith guides almost every spring, but they would usually find their way into the trash long about November. Baseball guides put out by the Sporting News, say in 1970, have in­ creased in value by some five times. Of course the baseball memorabilia business is just like the coin, antique, or any other other collection business. You can only get as much money for something as somebody is willing to pay And for anybody out there who is interested, I can sign my name... HASTINGS BASEBALL LEAGUE NEWS Mens Festpitch Division C standings Sports... Shamrock Tavern......................................................... 3 0 Lydy Forms...................................................... 30 D&H Builders ......................................... 21 Stalwart Builders ... ............ . 22 Stella s Pizzo . ) 2 Middleville Merchants.................................................1 3 Nazorene Angels .......................................................0 3 Pumpkin-sized puffball Fourteen year old Shown Frye of Hostings displays his giant puffball. The ball, which measures 41 inches around, was found by Shawn on Campground Road. Shawn said he was going fishing and found the ball by a pond. Pee Wee League In Pee Wee action last Wednesday the Tigers out slugged the Orioles to win 33-22. The Tigers had the game well in hand until the third inning, but in the fourth the Orioles tied the game at 16. The Tigers exploded for nine runs in the fifth and 10 more runs in the sixth to win it. The leading hitters for the Tigers were Tom Brighton with a single, double and triple. Matt Miles had a single and two doubles, Ryan O'Neil a single and home run. Matt Schaeffer a single, double and homer and Tod Wattles with four home runs. The leading hitters for the Orioles were Jesse Lyons with two hits, Lee Bowman with a single and double. Ken Reynolds with a single and homer and Jeff Stout with four singles. In other Pee Wee League actioi: the Red Sox slugged their way past the Angels 30-4 for their fourth straight win to stay atop of the league. Brian Sherry led the Red Sox with five hits as he hit for the cycle. Trent Weller had three hits including a double, John Stark added three hits including a homer. Mike Garrett singled, doubled twice and tripled while Jason Corstange chipped in two singles and a double. Leading Ute Angels were Corey Vender ar-i Carl Norris with singles, Ryan Schader with two singles and Matt Bender with a single and a home run. Cub League' The Tigers ripped the Expos 9-1. The Tigers received excellent pitching from Derik Ferris, Brandon Wilder and Victor Connor who combined for a two-hitter. The leading hitters for the winners were todd Archer, Dave Fouty each with a single. Victor Connor had two hits and Ryan Nichols, Brad Warner with a double. The two hits off the Tigers came off the bat of Rich Sunior and Tim Atkinson. The Tigers lead the five game series two games to one over the Expos. THORNAPPLE VALLEY ^Bikers FAMILY RIDES...THUESDAY 1 THURS. Leaving from Hastings High School at 6:30 p.m. Everyone invited...bring your kids! SATURDAY. JULY 9... Treasure Hunt, approx. 35 miles. SUNDAY. JULY 10... Breakfast ride...(minimum 20miles) 2:00 p.m. Bird Sanctuary (42 miles) All rides begin and end at Hastings High School. ANYONE INTERESTED PLEASE COME and bring your bike I �The Hostings Bonner. Thursday. July 7. 1983 — Poge 10 Legislative Breakfast Sponsored by Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Outdoor Report Monday, July 11 — 8 a.m. with Rep. Robert Bender & Sen. Robert Welborn Fishing picking up in the state General Outdoor Conditions: The sunny, hot weather has finally given way for some rain. This is the first significant amount of precipitation we have had all month; fire personnel and farmers are very glad to see it as things were getting pretty ’dry out there. Fishing: Lake Michigan had its usual nice breeze this past weekend and many people were taking the chance to escape from the hot and humid weather inland. Many boats were out and fishing pressure on the piers was fairly high. New Buffalo - Perch fising is still good. Everything else has slowed down a bit. A wind shift last Wednesday caused surface temperatures to reach 60 degrees to 65 degrees, sending fish out to cooler waters. St. Joseph - Benton Harbor - Charter boats report catching lake trout, kings and steelhead. Boats have been fishing 5 to 10 miles north of St. Joe in 25-30 feet of water Perch have still been hitting good on the south pier. Also early Sunday morning a very surprised perch fisherman caught an 18 lb steelhead off this pier. South Haven - Persh fishing has almost slowed to a standstill on the boats and the piers have dropped off also. Lake trout and a few kings are about it for this port. Saugatuck - Perch are doing real well here - some boats report catches from 100 to 400 fish. The fish are still mainly small to medium sized but the jumbos are increasing in numbers and are expected to come in preity good when the warm weather returns. The big fish are still fairly slow with mostly lake trout taken. Boats are in 70 to 90 feet of water down 30 to 50 feet. Hobos, Dr. Hooka, and locos are good baits. Inland Fishing: Walleye fishing is picking up quite nicely in the lower Kalamazoo River all the way up to Allegan Dam. Bluegills are off the beds now and are a bit more difficult to catch. Try 10 to 12 feet of water with worms or crickets. Pike are being taken throughout the district with fairly good success. Fisherman are trolling with spoons and plugs. Muskys are picking up on larger lakes Bass are usually slow for this time of year; some are still spawning. The action should pick up as they beging post spawning feeding. Wildlife: Wildlife Division is requesting information on Canada goose brooks in the area. They need a number of adults and young for the annual survey. Give this office a call if you have nesting pairs on your lake or pond. Anyone observing a Canada goose with a collar is asked to report the following in­ formation to this office or Earl Flegler at the MSU Kellogg Bird Sanctuary (616-671-5721 Augusta, MI 49012): number and color of coliar, locatioi. date, number of ac­ companying geese without collars, and number of young, if any. We would also like to hear from anyone observing turkey broods. Bluegills moving off beds in Barry County Bluegills have moved off the beds and into 8-10 feet of water on most area lakes. Fishing with red worms or crickets in these depths will produce the best catches. Use an extendo pole or the old stand by cane pole and try Crooked, Pine, Jordan, Wall, Jones or Mud Lakes for best catches. Pine Lake near Plainwell is producing good bass. The best bait to use is pork rind, «gs, or plastic worms. Use the frogs while •hing near the shore and the plastic worms in deeper water. Leach Lake should also be tried for bass. The Thomapple River is now at its best for pike and small mouth bass. Rooster tail lures and mepps spinners are the best bait. The stretch of water from behind the Barry County Medical Facility into Hastings is the best bet to produce walleye using anything with a yellow spinner or live nightcrawler. The first half mite downstream from the medical facility is the best spot to take the bass. Lake Erie has been producing some great walleye fishing with live nightcrawlers or Biue ladpollys. Many Hastings fishermen were bringing in limit catches from Lake Erie. A turtle winds its woy olong a county road. Spring is the time for fawns and turtles By John Lerg Department of Natural Resources Late May early June is the time wnen deer give birth to fawns. Sure, a few have already fawned, and some will give birth as late as July or even August However, most are being bom now. The does find a secluded spot usually in heavy cover to have their fawns. A doe will return to the same spot every year to have her fawn. She will defend that spot from other does who might want to fawn there, too. The doe may allow her daughters to fawn in the area if there is room. Once bom, the doe may return to mrse the fawn only twice each day. Fawns are bom with spots. These spots disappear at about 2 to 3 months. Although they can walk within minutes after birth, fawns usually freeze when danger ap­ proaches for the first 3 days to a week. After that, they run to escape danger. Deer will soon become harder to see. The does will go into hiding with their fawns. The bucks are already in hiding while their an­ tlers grow. All will reappear in the fields in late August when the fawns will be grown. June is the month when turtles lay their eggs. The biggest turtles in our area are the snapping turtle and the soft-shelled turtle. In June when the water temperatures reach the sixties, these turtles get the urge to lay eggs. They crawl out of the water and find a sandy spot in thesun.The female digs a hole in the sand and lays around 20 to 30 white eggs. The shells of these eggs feel soft and leathery to the touch and are a little smaller than golf balls. The female covers them with sand and returns to the water. At this point, the eggs are vulnerable to raccoons, skunks, and possums who like to dig them up and eat them. The warmth of the sun incubates the eggs that escape the egg eaters. After 12 to 16 weeks, the young hatch and dig their way to the surface. When they first emerge, their shells are very soft. The sun and air quickly dry them, and they harden like the adults. Somehow, they have the unerring ability to find their way directly to water. Once there, they begin a life that may last as long as 25 years. Couple files complaint...(Continued from page 1) Specifically, Stephens said that the new She answered “yes” when asked if she felt pact requires tha' a sick day be covered by the Stephens were aware of what the new the other employee, meaning that worker contract addendum contained. will have a 16-hour shift. Then the employee who was sick must work a 16-hour shift, while the other one has a compensation day off. Stephens said that other employees would get a paid day offand the extra shift would be counted as time-and-a-half. “The main contract is so much more liberal than ours," he added. “They have sick days, holidays, and compensation days counted in their 40-hour week so their timeand-a-half kicks in quicker.” Hastings Bowling Association win in prize On the subject of holiday pay, Stephens said his wife and he now work those days at money from the Men's Slate Tournament held at Sherman Lon^s and New Northway tones in straight time, but under the old contract Muskegon, Michigan. were paid time-and-a-half. Leading the way with o 725 was Dennis Denslaw Regarding the lay-off and recall in single, winning >150.00, the rest ol names to provisions, he said the new pact omits follow: Dennis Denslow............................ previous protection. "Now we can be laid off Roger Trowbridge....................... .................... $150.00 ........................... 150.00 and they (our supervisors) can call someone Roger Conley................................ ........................ 140 00 else in to replace us," Stephens said. Jerry Buehler....................... .... .... ............................130.00 Corl Norris ...................................... 68 00 “Everyone else (employed by the county) Doug Benner................................ ............................. 41.50 has a recal’ provision.” Dole Taylor..................................... ............................. 58 75 Along with those objections to the contract, Earl Keeler..................................... ............................. 34.13 Stephens also feds they did not have a John Seeber................................... ............................. 34.13 chance to see the addendum before a Brian Dexter................................... ............................. 29.00 Robert Gibson.............................. ratification vote was taken by the Rod Newton................................... ............................. 26.84 ............................. 20.83 association. GordonYoder.............................. ..............................11.00 “Nobody saw it until the voting was done," Mike Snyder................................... ................................9.33 Monte Bennett .............................. ................................9.33 he pointed out. "It was not completed. For Frank Moore................................... that reason my wife and I refused to vote on Arnold Dukes................................. ............................ 8 00 ................................8.00 it.” Jim Swanson................................ ................................8.00 Stephens said he had been in contact with LonnyBennetl.............................. ..............................17.00 association officers late last year and had Robert Hystrom............................ ................................8.00 Dick Spriggs................................... informed them thathis wife and he wanted to David Daniels.................................. ............................... 8.00 ............................... 6.98 be given a job classification — like other Gordon French................................................................ 6.00 employees — and that his wife wanted more Norm Gilbert.................................................................. 6.00 Tom Kurr................................................................ 6.00 than two paid days off per month. Jim Daniels....................................................................... 6.00 He said he had a scheduled meeting with the association's attorney, but that the at­ torney "never showed up”. He said he had a All Events: subsequent meeting with association officers Doug Benner................................................................ *90.00 and one month later with association James Barnhart............................................................85.00 Dennis Denslaw........................................................... 44.00 president Miriam White to inform them what Roger Conley.................................................................14.00 his wife and he wanted from the contract. Jerry Fuehler................................................................ 11.00 "That's all I wanted,” Stephens said. "I GordonYoder................................................................ 11.00 Brion Dexter..................................................................... 8.00 heard nothing." Marvin Porrltt...................................................................8.00 He said that he made an inquiry about the Larry Snyder.................................................................... 8.00 addendum, but said he received little in­ Fred Hayes....................................................................... 8.00 Roger Trowbridge......................................................... 8.00 formation on details. “They told me that’s how contract Robert Hysfrom.............................................................. 8.00 Gary Armstrong............................................................6.00 negotiations are handled,” he said. “They Norm Gilbert.................................................................. 6.00 said you just sort of know what's in it. It was four or five days after the ratification vote Doubles: before we saw a written copy of the ad­ Doug Benner - Ron Benner................................. $120.00 dendum.” Roy Wieland - Marvin Pcrrill...................................10.00 White, who was involved in the Bud Drayton - Gray Snyder.................................... 88.50 negotiations, expressed suprise when in­ Dick Brower - Greg Glllons.................................... 80.00 formed that ths Stephens had filed a com- Brod Daniels - Kurt Rausch.......................................33.33 aint with MERC. "I haven’t heard anyting James Barnhart - Charles Blough.........................33.33 Frank Moore - Larry Snyder.................................... 28.00 about it," she said. Arnolds Dukes • Fred Hayes.................................. 28.00 "I don't know where he’s coming from," Stan Tierce - Gary Armstrong................................ 23.00 she said when given an outline of the Bob Ingram - Jeff Remley......................................... 23.00 Frank Ellsworth • Jim Curtis.................................... 23.00 specifics. Tom Kurr • Fred Hoyos.............................................. 17.54 White said that the Stephens, like the rest Rod Newton ■ Jim Barnum..................................... 17 00 of the association, received a memo a week Dan Knight - Bruce Colvin......................................... 17.00 prior to the ratification meeting, informing Charles Baker - Corl Baker....................................... 14.90 them that the contract yote would be taken Dole Ossenhiemer - Dick Edwards....................... 14.00 Dale Toylor - Bob Feenstro....................................... 14.00 “He was also called in person the day of Gordon Yoder - Hubert Porritt................................ 14.00 the vote and told that our attorney was Brion Dexter ■ Roger Conley.................................. 14.00 available to explain the addendum,” she Roger Trowbridge - William Johnson.................11.00 Mike Schantz - Bob Horlke..................................... 11.00 said. "He didn’t show up." White said there was not a written copy of the addendum because of some language Team: clean-up that needed to be completed bet­ Carlton Center Excavating (Rex Pennington) $140.00 ween attorneys for the two«ides. "We did not Carlton Center (Dean Lambert)............................. 58.00 have it in writing but there was an oral Bob's Service Shop (John Allerding).................... 50.00 Yoder Sunoco (Keith Buehler)................................44.00 contract which our attorney was available to Dewey's Auto Body (David Solmes).................... 40.00 explain." she added. Viking (Rick Dawe).................................................... 31.00 White said Stephens had talked with her Wildfire (Dove Reynolds)......................................... 28.00 Checks may be picked up al Bernie Bowman. 429 and two other association officials, including East South. Hastings, Michigan, between 7:00 p.m. his supervisor Robert Nida, on seperate to 9:00 p.m. July 7 ond 8th. occasions about the contract. Area bowlers share in state bowling tourney payoffs Central Division Champions MICHIGAN PANTHERS — vs — Western Division Champions OAKLAND INVADERS 1:15 P.M., Sunday, July 9 from the Pontiac Silverdome WINNING TEAM ENTERS THE USFL’S VERSION OF THE SUPERBOWL WBCH-FM RADIO/LOO.l YOUR USFL STATION IN HASTINGS �The Hastings Banner. Thursday July 7. 1983 — Page 11 DNR hearing, The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 House For Sale MUDD LAKE. DELTON: Extra nice lakefront, year round home. Carpeting throughout, attached garage, fishing great summer and winter, channels to Jones. Wilkinson and Cloverdale lakes. $31,900. Move right in on easy LC terms Owner. 6235251 or 345-8206. (7-7) Land For Sale LAKEFRONT LOTS: One acre iots on Thornapple Lake, approx. 150 ft. of frontage each, zoned duplex. $6,000 cash each. For more information, write to B. H. Webber, P.O. Box 902, St. Augustine, FL 32085. (7-14) CASH FOR LAND CONTRACTS & HL Al ESTATE LOANS till! .•'>? i s-.u MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE: 1979 mobile home, 14'x60’. two bedrooms, must be moved, $8,500. 795-7974, Middleville. (7-7)______________________ FOR SALE: 12 x60' trailer, setup in Baltimore Trailer Park. Phone (M8-9020. (tfn) MOBILE, modular, and double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) SERVICES PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Cali 945-9888. (tfn) * SEWING MACHINES: Repair most makes and models. Sales and service of White. We make "housecalls". 948-2932, Doc’s in Hastings, (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville. 852-9691. (tfn) FURNITURE REFINISH­ ING & REPAIR: Free estimates, pick up and delivery. Mark Heidt, 7953850, Middleville. (7-14) MID-WEST IMMUNOLOGY CENTER offers blood tests for diagnosis of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Disease). Recent scientific evidence points out that AIDS is best diagnosed by identifying a relative deficiency of so-called helper lymphocytes. This test is done every Monday - by appointment only. $135. Phone 61^665-7092. (7-7) MENDING BASKET: Household and clothing alternations, new zippers & coat linings. Flexible hours, experienced and reasonable. Phone 945-9712. (tfn) _____ AUCTIONS BAR AUCTION: Blarney Stone Bar, every Sunday, 2-5 p.m. All merchandise new and guaranteed. Name brand hand tools, misc. home furnishings, etc. Bar open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days. Special sandwiches, cold beer and mixed drinks and dancing on weekends. Thurs., Fri. & Sat, (tfn) MEETINGS Attention Prairieville Township residents: there will be an important meeting held Monday, July 11 at 7 p.m. at the Pairieville Township Hall. The Advisory Committee on Roads would like your input — what should we do about our roads?_____ •______________ Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) $100.00 DOWN .Grayling-Kalkaska Area: 10 acres, some adjoins State Land, beautiful hardwoods, close to lakes and rivers. Surveyed ond title insurance, no closing costs, $8,995.00 $90.00 a n.onth, 11%, FREE BROCHURE. Call (517) 348-2340 or write Ka-De Realty, P.O. Box 226, Grayling, Ml. 49738. Cards of Thanks An open letter to Eileen Oehler, librarian of Hastings Public Library: Dear Miss Oehler: We, the board members of the Friends of the Hastings Public Library, want you to know how very much we have enjoyed working with you this past year This has been a year filled with many fiscal challenges due to widespread budget ruts; however, by working closely together, we have met those challenges head-on and have arrived at solutions to assist in alleviating these difficult circumstances We have appreciated greatly your consistent cooperation and interest in our organization and we look forward to our continuing relationship with you in the y°ar ahead. Most sincerely, Kathryn L. Johnson, President Julie Sharpe Norma Peterson Pat Rodenbeck Brenda Newman Sue Walker Patty Bellgraph Mary Ellis Donna Mathews Foster Care VACANCIES in my Adult Foster Care Home. 945-3747. (7-28) HOMEMAKERS: Work part-time in area hospital for national TV rental corp. Seven days on. seven days off, 3 to 6 p.m. $3.35 per liour. Send note or resume with phone number to Box 822. in care of Hastings Banner. P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058. (7-7) RN OR LPN: Why not use all of your professional skills and work as a charge nurse in our medical facility. We have a full-time and parttime position. Duties include passing meds, giving treatments, and team supervision. E.O.E. and good wages and benefits. Call Doris Greenfield, 9452407. (7-14) HELP WANTED: Manager trainees - food service, retail and finance. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Elec­ trician. experienced. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service._______________ JOBS WANTED WORK WANTED. Housekeeping in homes or offices. 721-8315.___________ WANTED: Carpenter work. No job too small. All phases of carpenter work, pole barn. Licensed. Delton, 623-2968. (7-14) WANTED: Housecleaning jobs. Reliable. Price negotiable. 795-7244, Mid­ dleville. (7-14) Help Wanted LOST HELP WANTED: Waiters, waitresses and dishwasher. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Janitor. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Night bartender. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service._ _________________ HELP WANTED: Mechanics marine, automotive, industrial machinery. Fee. Call Jim. 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service.________________ HELP WANTED: Industrial maintenance, food processing machines. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675? Aarontek Job Service.______________ HELP WANTED: Telephone sales. Office experience a plus. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Sales representatives. Ten im­ mediate openings. Office equipment, construction, etc. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. LOST DOG: Golden Retriever, 14 year old female, in Tanner Lake Rd., M-37 area answer to •’Tanner.” 945-9708. (tfn) SCHNAUZER LOST from home on East Freeport Road. Silver-gray color with Indiana tags. Phone 765-5112. LOST: Beloved family pef, black and white miniature collie. Hickory Comers area, answers to "Starr”. Reward! Call days, 382-6840, ext. 234, Kalamazoo; after 5 p.m., 671-4144, Hickory Corners._________________ LOST SOUTH OF NASH VILLE: Our dog ran off. _______ He’sa a brown Pekingese with a black collar. Answers tc Chig. He may be with a larger black dog. Please call 852-9095 (Nashville) after 5 p.m. continued from Page 1 FOR SALE: Seal colourpoint Siamese kittens 792-3661, Middleville. PRODUCE RED RASPBERRIES COM J NG SOON: 945-5390. (721) MISCELLANEOUS WATKINS PRODUCTS: Call Shirley Norris, Hickory Corners. 671-5535. Need extra income? Sell Watkins Products - home. work. etc. Itfo) HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES: $175 lor two people. 891-9921, Caledonia. (7-14) FOR SALE: Brand new set of New .Age encyclopedias. full set, $425 . 945-4156, FOR SALE: Must sell a very nice conditioned 1976 Ford Elite 2-dr., no air. power brakes, power steering, automatic, new brakes, new tires, $1,500. Also, a 1978 Kawasaki KZ400 bought new in 1980, has very low mileage, 2,015 exact miles, in excellent condition with a fairing, driving lights, crasn bars, storage trunk, $1,200 or make an offer on either one. Call anytime or can be seen after 5 p.m., 948-8563. REPOSSESSED SIGN! Nothing down! Take over payments of $58 monthly. 4'x8’ flashing arrow sign. New bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. Call FREE 1-800-6267446, anytime. (7-14) USED CARS and TRUCKS FOR SALE: 1981 Plymouth Horizon, excellent conditioa 948-8538, Hastings. (7-7) 1971 CHEVY IMPALA 2-DR. 350 engine, automatic, power steering, power brakes, air, AM-FM radio, good con­ dition, $500. 671-5578, Hickory Corners (7-7) 1978 FORD FAIRMONT 4DR. - 53,000 miles, 6 cylinder, automatic, excellent con­ dition, $2,600. 664-4774, Pine Lake. (7-7) 1991 CUTLASS SUPREME DIESEL: Excellent shape, 33,000 miles, loaded, $6,800. 374-7202, Lake Odessa. (7-21) 1979 CHEVROLET »» TON PICKUP: Automatic, red aid cream paint, clean. Art Meade Auto Sales, Woodbury, phone 374-4101. 1979 OLDS CUTLASS _____________________ CALAIS: Automatic, air, COCKER SPANIEL PUPS bucket seats, AM-FM stereo FOR SALE: Blonde. AKC. tape. Art Meade Auto Sales. 948-8362. Hastings.___________ Woodbury, phone 37+4101. PETS FOR SALE; 1969 Dodge Dart, excellent condition. 945-9302. (7-14) 1977 FORD K-PASS. VAN: Automatic, stereo, cruise control, tinted glass, air. Art Meade Auto Sales. 948-8111, Hastings._________________ 1979 DATSUN B-210: 4speed, one owner. Art Meade Auto Sales, 948-8111, Hastings. ______________ FOR S \LE: 1982 Chevy C-10 Custom 6.2 diesel 4 ton pickup. 13,100 miles, automatic trans, with overdrive, cruise control, excellent condition. 945-4349. Cap included, also new spare tire. Call 3:30 p.m. tu 5 p.m FOR SALE: 1978 Firebird, 65,000 miles, runs and looks excellent, stereo, must sell, S3,000 or best offer. Cali Clarksville, 616-693-2657, after 5 p.m._______________ 1977 DODGE POWER WAGON: 4-wheel drive, good rubber, needs body work, $2,000 firm. 948-8740. ^MOTORCYCLES 1972 YAMAHA 250 ROAD BIKE: Many new parts, runs good, must sell, best offer. 671-5204, Hickory Comers. FOR SALE: 1976 Yamaha 650. 5,400 miles. $950 or best offer. 945-5472. FARM EQUIPMENT SICKLE BAR MOWER, $125; Minniapolis Moline RN tractor. $400; John Deere 2bottom trailer plow, $150; 8 ft. disc, $100. Call 671-4257. (7-14)_____________________ FARM TRACTOR, combine and equipment parts - new and used. Rebuilt beads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company, U.S. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666; also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 374-8801. residents, that public lands were being sold our through •sweetheart deal?” between the DNR and timber interests. “I don’t want some of the misconceptions to remain about some allegations of what we are charging for wood. The state of Michigan, in a rebating situation, puts up any of the stumpage...in a sealed bid type situation. “There are clear specifications listed on the bid prospectus, alerting whoever might be interested in the bid." said Wood. Wood said that the free market determines the price for wood. “I. think that you can realize that the person who wants a couple of cords for burning is going to bid an awful lot more than a person who is going to have to pay a crew of four men. a skidder opera tor...where he receives about $30 a cord for it," said Wood. “Anyone can bid on any of the timber, but you must meet those specifications, and those specifications, in addition to the type of the timber offered determine the timber price. It is the free market price. There is no collusion involved,” said Wood. In response to a question, Lerg said the Fish and Wildlife Division of the DNR has proposed cutting 133 acres of aspen this year, comprised of 17 sales. In addition, the DNR is seeking to thin approximately 22 acres of pine, through four separate sales. "That's proposed this year. That may not all go through, but that's what we’ve sent to Lansing,” said Lerg. In answer to concerns expressed over conditions of sites left by cutters, Lerg said the DNR polices on-site conditions until the contract to cut runs out. “Before the contract runs out, we warn them ‘You're doing this wrong. That needs to be addressed'...But before we sold them the wood, we told them ‘Your punishment, if you don't do that right, is we're going to take your bond.”’ said Lerg. Lerg said that action comes following an assessment of a timber site after the con­ tract to cut runs out. He said the amount of the bond varies, but runs in the “hundreds of dollars". Many residents aired their own, special concerns at the meeting. Mike Smith, a hunter, questioned the value of clearcut areas to sportsmen. ‘‘I’ve been through a few of these clear cuts,” said Smith. “You know you can’t even walk through them. You can’t hunt through them, let alone shoot through them, there s no way. Everything's all knocked down, laying all over the ground. “It’s nice to save the popple (aspen). But I'm 43 years of age. and those popple keep on coming. Everyplace I've ever been, those poppie are still growing. 1 know these people sitting here...and don’t tell them people that the only thing deer eat is popple. Because if you cut their bellies open come fall, you'll find more corn and alfalfa in them than you will popple leaves. “And if you walk through (some) popple thickets, you'll see where the deer tracks lead right through there, but where they’re heading for is the corn fields,” said Smith. Others expressed lheir frustration with trying to Understanding the wajS’ of state bureaucracy. “You people (the DNR) come around with your planning, with your commissions, with your bureaucracy, and you’re destroying the land," said Vida Johnson. “We are all stewards of the land, not just the DNR.” y1 “We seem to be implying that our forest are only good for just a few tilings — either to grow wildlife populations for hunters, or to provide areas for what are called non­ consumptive recreational uses,” said Vern Mills, a Sierra Club member from Kalamazoo. “But as important as those functions of our forest might be, we ought all to recognize that there are lots of other functions of forests...and we ought to ask some questions about those things when we are looking at management plans. “What affect do the forests have on the quality of the air that you breath every day? On the quality of water that flow out of those forests after a heavy rainfall, or when the snow melts? On the population of pest organisms? Are you asking those questions? If not, you ought to be. No management plan is valid unless it maintains those qualities of the forest,” said Mills. Some defended DNR management. “I feel that this is a really selfish attitude about these trees,” said Don Mills. “I have some very small kids, and they’ll want to see some of these oak trees. But until we start clearing some of these lands, my kids aren’t going to see those oak trees. “If it wasn't for (the DNR’s) money, we probably wouldn’t have the Barry Game Area. It’s not right for us to say ‘don’t manage it now because it’s so pretty'. The DNR bought it. They've been good enough to let us use it” BOATS FOR SALE: 12 ft. Sea King alum, boat, trailer and 5% hp. Johnson motor, $500. 9453755, after 5 p.m. (tfn) THIS COULD BEYOUR AD CaU.,. 616-94^8051 Officials of the Fisheries and Wildlife Division of the Department of Natural Resources say they will "soften" their approach to the clearcutting of trees up to the roadside. SERVICE DIRECTORY TRAVEL ELECTRICAL INSURANCE LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING FRAMING “Fili Cwwterizrt far latter Smite" INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health • Farm Group Health • Business Retirement • Mobile Home • Life • Personal Belongings Rental Property • Home Auto Motorcycle • Coin Operated Machines Drop Off Laundry • Pressing • Dry Cleaning Service Electric Meter Repair — Most motors repaired in one day — Finuce Motor and Water Pumps Our Specialty 533 W. 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All is not lost though. ^=<54._____________ County Seat Counye^^ KHrim epees at 11 a.m. Servlet tH 10IM-. Mo-Joy tkni Thursday. *tll 12 aMri(H Friday « Saturday. GARY & CARLA RiZOR -owtwst operators- _ X'""—"'•> 12* *■ Mhne. haXtfif/ an^°bs9oe,sewhere, agencies caught off guanf The “Downtown Delton Days" are at hand and for the bargain-hunters and browsers it promises to be another enjoyable event. Local merchants — under the auspices of the Delton Chamber of Commerce — will put on a "sidewalk sales” as well as offer some in-store specials. The chamber and a church group have also planned some special sales’ events. In addition, there'll be plenty to eat with the Women's Society of the Faith Methodist Church serving a wide variety of foods at its smorgasbord from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday at the church. They'll offer everything from several different meats to salads and desserts. The meal is available with a freewill offering being taken. The chamber of commerce, meanwhile, will have its popular food booth — featuring hot dogs, polish sausages, refreshments, and more — open for business both Friday and Saturday in the Felpausch Food’s parking lot. The Faith Methodist women, in addition to the smorgasbord, will conduct a plant sale and a bake sale during the two days. Their booths will be located downtown. ...... L oorgoins galore at this Friday and Saturday s ■ Downtown Delton Day Merchants wrll be offering Sidewalk Sales, plus many in-store specials In addition, the chamber of commerce and a loco! church group have planned some special sales. They’ll also hold a While Elephant Sale in the township hall on both days, selling clothing and household items. The chamber is sponsoring its own sale, an all-day flee market Saturday in the field across from the elementary school. The public is invited to set up tables and sell their wares for a S3 participation fee. No pre­ registration is required. Nashville will be the site this Friday evening of a benefit dance — sponsored by the Hastings Jaycettes — from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. in the Fire Barn. Music will be supplied by "Pary Down’’, a popular disc jockey group from the area. Profits from the dance are earmarked for the Palmer Drug Abuse program being set up in Milford. The program is an outpatient clinic similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. The fundraiser is part of a statewide effort by the Michigan Jaycettes to get the program started and then expanded. Donations wiil be accepted at the door. Those attending must furnish their own refreshments NhMmi IMiwatk: • Mkrnnat. Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show planned for this weekend Barry County’s Leading Newspaper '"■piHwl .Won group cope -.■JXXZr------ -------------------------- tope wnn everyday problem: (Since 1456) Try Us.. .You’D Like Us!!! SPECIAL OFFER of a $050 3-Month Subscription....... .... 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Take advantage of this new Special "Try Us" Subscription Offer...only $2.50 for 3 months. Return the coupon (left) with a check for $2.50 to The Hastings Banner and become A tractor-pulling contest will be one of the featured activities at Historic Charlton Park Village & Museum’s 12th annual Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show this weekend. Antique stationary and traction engines will be on exhibit and running and working from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (July 8-10). Antique tractors will parade around the village green each afternoon at 2 p.m. Following the parade, the owners of the tractors will compete in a series of events including the quick start competition to determine who can crank the old tractors into action most rapidly and the Slow Race to determine which tractor can deliver power at the slowest speed. Antique engines will be used to demon­ strate such old farming activities as shingle making, wood splitting, corn shelling and grinding, buzz sawing and drag sawing. Demonstrations at theshow will illuminate the impact of the mechanical revolution of the 19th century on rural America when horsepower generated by steam and gasoline engines took over from the four-footed kind. Several rare and unique pieces of equip­ ment will be on exhibit at the show, including a Westinghouse 15 horse engine, built in the late 1800s. The engine which features a vertical boiler, was purchased by the park’s founder. Irving Charlton, in the late 1940s and has been restored to operating condition. A flea market which will include tools, jewelry, glassware, collectibles, crafts, antiques and dulls will be included in the show. Admission to the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Show is $2 for adults and 50 cents for children under 12. Preschoolers are admitted free. Gospel group to appear in Delton area The Delton Assembly of God and the contemporary gospel musical group, ‘‘Sacrifice of Praise”, will celebrate the church’s oneyear anniversary on Sunday, July 10. The 11 a.m. concert will be held at the Delton-Kellogg High School. Delton Assembly is a Home Mission church, pastored by Rev. Gary Stevens. The public is invited and a freewill of­ fering will be taken. The Hastings Moose Lodge will hold its weekly dance on Saturday for members and guests. Entertainment this week is provided by “The Bandits”. • furniture • beautiful gifts 117 W. State St. Hastings. Mich. lort punn Potter 4 Proprietress Phone (616) 945-9410 , Jaires Bond’s all time action high. — IS) ROGER MOORE STARTS JULY 8th 7:15 and 9:15 Friday and Saturday 7:15 p.m. Other Nights — CLOSED MONDAY — Doors Open at 6:30 P.M. VALUABLE COUPON Semi-Annual SALE 40% to 90% OFF Saturday, July 9 Bring this coupon and a friend and you’ll get... FREE ADMISSION .. .on your birthday! 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David Stephen Mid be met with representativM from the association at the trging of commissioner Carolyn Coleman on Friday and settled the areas he was concerned about. "They (the association) made verbal agreements in front of everyone on the areas I had problems with," Stephens said. The Hastings City Council has two weeks to consider an ordinance to amend certain provisions of the zoning code which name which animals can and cannot be kept in the city's residential areas. The proposed ordinance states the "keeping of more than three dogs and-or cats, keeping of pigeons having free access outside their cages, the keeping of poultry, pigs, hogs, fowl, wild animals, donkeys, mules, other species of equine, cows, oxen. Council questions mayor’s “horse sense” with the press Speed boat flips, catches fire, on Gun Lake, Sunday Michigan State Police are in­ vestigating a Sunday evening boating mishap on Gut Lake In which a custom speed boat flipped in the water and caught fire. State police from the Wayland poet say John Haas, 29, of Allegan, was (hiving a speed boat outfitted with a car engine on Gun Lake at about 1:45 p.m. when the craft hit a wake, flipped In tbs water, and briefly caught fin. Police believe that the vibration from hitting the water tore a pipe off the engine manifold, and hit a gas line. Police . say that Haas was not seriously hint, and sought his own treatment. Police also say that the fin "wad put right out." Local man cited for shooting pistol out hotel window Hastings City Police have issued a cart appearance ticket to a man for discharging a black powder pistol os-t a window at tbe Hmti* Hotel. Police Chief Mark Strinfort said Donald Patch,49, Ml W. State St., "was probably trying out the pistol or something" when he disdarged it abort 9 p.m. Steinfort said the pistol contained no wadding or ball, and then were no Injuries reported. Sieinforl says police confiscated Patch’s pistol, percussion cape, a carrying caae and other accessories. Patch was ticketed on a misdemeanor charge <f discharging a firearm in the city limits. County Transit honors Bustance with open house An open house to honor Ted Bustance will be held tonight, from 1-9 pm., at the Barry Comity Transit office, 2790 Gun Lake Rd. Bustance, BCT’s transportation manager, is leaving tbe job be has held since the servicefs inception in Dec., 1M1. He resigned bis position for a sales job with a Grand Rapids firm. Bustance is being honored with the open bouse "for his fine ac­ complishment at Barry County Transit, and to wish him wen in bls new en­ deavors,” according to a Transit spokesman. Barry Cavity Transit has been credited as among the best, most ef­ ficient transit systems in the state. Police ticket 89-yr. old man for Saturday collision Hastings City Police ticketed an 90year-old Battle Creek man Saturday following a minor collision at tbe corner of W. State St and N. Broadway. Witneases told police that Harvey Tadman, MH Hamilton St, Battle Creek, was nortbbooid on N. Broadway when he ran a red light and was struck broadside by an eastbomd vehicle. The driver of the second car, Robert C. King, 1501 Ottawa Tr., and his passengers, Francis C. King, 66, David King, U, and Steve King, 14, all sought treatment on their own at Pennock Hospital. Tadman and his passenger, Francis Tadman, were reportedly unhurt Mr. Tadman was cited for failure to yield right of way. Cyclist reported in fair condition after hitting deer A Hastings man fractured his leg Tuesday night after striking a deer *Me driving his motorcycle on Broga n U. sear S. Broadway. Horvath, 29, 1975 S. is in fair condition in ■ Burgess Hospital with a say the accident oc9:55 p.m. Harvath was nd to Borge* Hospital abulanee. to under investigation. and other species of bovine, sheep, goats, geese, turkeys, and other species of fowl, are expressly pronibited." The proposal makes exception to the keeping of "pleasure horses" provided that "the contiguous parcel area where the pleasure horse is located contains a minimum of three acres per horse (including foals), and there is a fenced-in area and accessory structure available in said con­ tiguous parcel in which the pleasure horse is maintained, and the pleasure horse is not Crews of workers ore busy with preparations to get the grounds ready for the Barry County Fair. Here, workers pound in posts for racing horse stalls. Area readies for annual free fair Exciting midway rides, entertaining grandstand shows, a host of 4-H exhibits, three afternoons of harness racing, an all­ girl mud wrestling show . . . that and much more comes to the area next week when the 131st annual Barry County Fair gets un­ derway in Hastings. Sponsored by the volunteer Barry County Agricultural Society, the eight-day event will again feature an entertainment schedule that includes proven “crowd pleasers", such as the tractor pull and the demolition derby, as well as some new attractions such as the Chicago Knockers mud wrestling and the exciting Death Riders Motorcycle Thrill show. Midway rides and games will be manned by Arnold Amusements of Traverse City. They’ll be offering some new rides, along with the traditional favorites. The big day on the midway will be Wed­ nesday with Kids’ Day. At that time prices will be reduced for the youngsters from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Climaxing that event will be the drawing for free bicycles at 5 p.m. Also during the week, hundreds of 4-H and open class projects will be on display, livestock judging will be taking place, and a variety of commercial products will be on hand for inspection. Admission to the fair is free with a parking pass costing $2 a day and with a week-long pass on sale for $6. Depending on the show, grandstand prices range from $1 to $6. Children five years and under are admitted free. Saturday will feature the return of the Gospel Music Jamboree with The Hammond Family of Hastings headlining the concert. Two other groups — The Davis Family of Battle Creek and The Stepping Stones — will also perform. There is no charge, but a free will offering will be taken. Earlier in the day, non-livestock 4-H exhibits will be judged and the Dog Care and Training competition takes place. Sunday has two exciting shows on tab — the jockey-mounted horse races at 2 p.m. and that evening the lighweight horsepulling contest, starting at 7 p.m. Non-livestock open class entries will also be accepted during the afternoon hours. Monday the midway gets underway during the early afternoon. There’ll also be judging throughout the day. (ContPage12) The Hastings would not happen again, "especially during labor negotiations.” Howe gave that assurance. A Calhoun County Court judge ruled two weeks ago that a horse is a customary pet, and not prohibited from being kept in a R-S suburban residential zone. The Hastings zoning ordinance prohibits “the keeping of farm animals, fowl or wild animals other than customary pets not used for husbandry or gain." Mary Spademan, chairman of the council's negotiating committee, says no decision has been reached concerning the disposition of the lawsuit. The negotiating committee met with Gee and Merriman Wednesday night over the question of horses kept on the two men’s property, located off W. State Rd. near the cemetery. "We had a very friendly, open discussion," said Spackman, adding “But nothing was settled.” Spackman, and other council members declined to say, though, just what it is the city wants from Gee and Merriman. Headlines this week: • Sheriff’s search legal, Supreme Court says...Page 2 • New school administrator quizzed...Page8 • PCB silos still stand L here...Page2 Volume 128, No. 28 J Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Price 20c Hastings, Michigan Thursday, July 14,1983 Upcoming millage options studied by citizens by Norma Peterson Opinions were exchanged between citizens and members of the Hastings Board of Education Monday night about the type of millage proposal that should be placed before voters in district. A specific millage proposal will be set at a special 7:30 p.m. board meeting Monday, July 25 in the vocal music room at the junior high school. “We would like to get all the input from you that we can, so that hopefully on July 25, 1983, we will make a wise decision," Board President George Wilbalda told a group of about 50 citizens who attended Monday’s meeting. Tom Knight, 7200 North Ave, noted that there is an increase in this year's school operating budget and asked, “Is a millage (increase) necessary?” "Yes, we are m favor of a millage, it is necessary,” replied Wibalda. Supt. Carl Schoessel explained that the budget increase brings back some of the programs that have been cut. Joe Duffy, area resident and former member of the K-12 study group, asked the board how much of a surplus is built into the 1963-84 budget. Schoessel said there is a $171,000 surplus in this year’s budget as a result of reductions in teachers and secretaries' salary increases, an anticipated increase in state aid, and a decrease in interest payments due to the new summer tax collection. "Will people pass a millage if they are State budget includes only partial airport funds by Robert J. Johnston The 1984 state budget, now on Gov. James J. Blanchard's desk, includes only $191,000 for the Hastings Airport expansion project out of the $360,000 expected for next year. Charles Murphy, chairman of the Joint City-County Airport Commission, said that the Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) is sending a representative to meet with him, Tuesday, to apply for the rest of the funds needed. The $360,000 was to be used for extending the runway and lights 900 feet, construction of a taxiway and taxi streets, and an en­ trance road to the new hanger area on West State Road. Ray Rough!, acting administrator of the MAC airport development division, said that the $191,000 is being funded from $171,900 in federal funds. $9,550 in state money and $9,550 in local money. The local costs are being shared by the city and the county. Murphy explained that the lower amount was approved by the legislature because the Two council members ripped into Mayor Kenneth J. Howe Monday night for his remarks to the press concerning a closed council meeting over a recent zoning lawsuit. "I don't mind getting up in tbe morning for a closed session council meeting," said Mary Lou Gray, second ward aiderman, “But I do mind seeing the results of the meeting in the papers” Gray was referring to an article in the July 7 Banner, in which Howe stated that the council had opted to change certain zoning laws rather than appeal a case against two Hastings men challenged by the city in circuit court for keeping horses in a residentially zoned district. Howe apologized to the council for the remark. He then explained that the “parties involved” in the suit, lawyer Bruce Gee and Dr. Kenneth Merriman, “knew the results of the dosed session the same day from a leak on the council.” Howe refused to elaborate on the nature of the alleged leak. Aiderman David Jasperse asked the mayor for assurance that such a disclosure located closer than 300 feet of any residence or any other residential district." The proposed ordinance will be voted upon by council at its July 25 meeting. It was drawn up following a court case involving a Hastings attorney who was challenged by the city for keeping three horses on a 50 acre parcel of land zoned R-S, suburban residential. The attorney, Bruce Gee, of Grant St argued successfully to a Calhoun County judge that a horse is “a customary pet”, and thereby not prohibited by the zoning laws. The proposed ordinance does not affect Gee's horses, which are kept 500 feet of any residence or any other residential district, as outlined in the new law. original request was submitted a year ago before engineering studies were completed. "What they do, if the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) approves the plan, then they send in for supplemental funding ” Murphy said. He said that once the full amount is approved by ’he FAA, then Sen. Robert Welborn is expected to ask for the supplemental appropriation. Murphy said that everything is on schedule and construction is expected to begin next spring as soon as the weather conditions are right. The airport expansion project is part of a 20 year master plan that was completed about three years ago. The master plan calls for extension of the runway to handle small jets and construction of a new terminal building on West State Road. New privately owned hangers will also be constructed at the new entrance area. The second phase of the 20 year master plan will begin in 1986 and will include fur­ ther extension of the runway. aw are of this surplus,” asked Linda Brown of 918 N. Glenwood Dr. Board member William Baxter told the audience that when he came on the board there was a $900,000 surplus. He said that a cash equity of nearly 10 percent of a budget is standard. “Hopefully, we can explain this thoroughly,” remarked board member Richard Shaw. Posey Shuster, 1122 S. Broadway, told the board, “It will behoove you to explain these things to the community." “I would like to see a total menu-type millage. It's high time we find out what the people of this community are thinking. I’m insulted by the fact that I am labelled a negative library or counselling person because I am pro sports," she said. “Let’s go after this millage with a positive attitude and not from a point of fear. If something fails, we can look into why." A menu-type ballot would give voters an opportunity to vote millage increases for specific programs. Dr. James Atkinson said that he did not like the menu ballot because it segments what the district is trying to do with a total program. Fred Jacobs, 461 Lakeside Dr., said he is not in favor of a menu type ballot. “The school system is not a restaurant where you can pick and choose what you want. I would like to see you come up with two or three plans,” Jacobs said. “The whole thing depends on whether or not it is a quality program; number one in a quality program is the library. You’ve got to prioritize. I think you want to keep the issue of salaries out of this millage as much as possible and explain thoroughly each of tbe programs.” Merle Ockerman, 1680 Boulder Dr., said he is “deadset against” a menu ballot. Linda Brown added that she agreed with Jacobs concerning the package ballot. Jacobs told the board that the members have to take the time to talk to the people of the community and market the millage. “I think that all plans should be toward restoring a quality program....! don't think the average citizen is against the school system. People are talking quality education." Atkinson disagreed with the idea of more than one plan on the ballot. "I really feel you’ve got to go for a full package,” he said. Jack Bender, 339 E. Charles St., school band teacher, told tbe board, “You'll give people confidence by letting them know your feelings. Your personal recommendations will do a lot of good.” Bender also said that he felt that board members should be willing to appear in the newspaper expressing their personal opinions. Supt. Carl Schoessel committed the board to providing as much detail as possible in the upcoming election. Currently the Hastings Area School System operates on 26.51 mills. In order to receive maximum reimbursement from the state, the district must levy 30 operating mills. Above 36 mills, the school aid drops. Although no millage proposal has been set, the Hastings Edcuation Association contract provides that a separate request for reduced class size, K-3, must be on the ballot Robert Miller, director of edcuational services, estimates that the class-size reduction to 25:1 will cost approximately $182,000 or .58 mills. Contlnuad on pege12 Harvest ’83 The worm and muggy days of this summer are quickly turning Barry County wheat fields into "amber waves of groin." This stand of wheat, located east of Coots Grove, like other acreage, is in it’s final days of ripening. By next week harvest should be storting. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 14. 1983 — Page 2 by Ken Reibel It took Gary Coates by surprise when a representative of the State Dept, of Agriculture stopped by last spring to test his silo. "Out of the clear blue sky. a guy drives in and says he needs to lake a scraping from the silo.” says Coates, pointing to the giant, block cylinder that stands at a corner of his barn. What the scraping revealed surprised Coates even more — that the inside of his silo was contaminated with PCB. poly chloronated biphenol, a heat resistant, fire retardent linked to liver disease, a blistering skin condition called cloracne, and birth defects. Fortunately, Coates does not farm, and doesn’t use the silo, having moved onto the farm, be says, in 1977. “It's been kind of a bone of contention in the family, whether to tear it down or let it stand,’’ says Coates. But Coates, a teacher for the Lakewood School District, is not alone with his silo. There have been 339 contaminated silos located so far in Michigan; 34 of them are in Barry County. Dr. Burt Cardwell, toxic substance and emergency service coordinator for the Michigan Dept, of Agriculture, says the contamination is caused by a sealant called Cumar, which was sprayed on the inside of newly built silos by the Michigan Silo Co., which built silos between 1941 and 1966. The company has since gone out of business. The active ingredient in Cumar is Aroclor, manufactured by Monsanto. Aroclor 1254, explains Cardwell, is “a good material for capacitorsand transformers." Michigan Silo Co. used the substance as a sealant to cure mortar joints so the mortar doesn’t harden too quickly. The problem with Cumar. says Cardwell, begins when it is introduced into the food chain. "A farmer fills the silo with silage, and as time passes, the silage begins to ferment, and releases organic acids," says Cardwell. "Those organic acids eat away at the PCBs, the PCBs fall into the silage, and get eaten by the animals.” Once in the animals, says Cardwell, the chemical concentrates in the fat cells. One place they turn up is in the butler fat of milk. “When Michigan first learned that PCBs were dangerous, in 1974, the guideline for PCBs in butterfat was 2.5 parts per million,” says Cardwell. “Since then, the allowable level has been dropped to 1.5 parts per million. “I think that level will go down as we learn more about PCB," says Cardwell. He calls the chemical “very persistent”. The Environmental Protection Agency has determined that concentrations of 50 parts per million or more constitutes "hazardous waste." The highest concentration found in a Barry silo, says Cardwell, is 55,000 parts per million. Cardwell cautions, however, that the total toxicity of a silo is deduced from "overall levels”. Contamination levels are taken from a single scraping with the silo. Cardwell guesses that one scraping of 55,000 parts per million would make the silo in excess of the EPA guidelines. Of the 339 silos statewide that have been determined to be contaminated, 91 are in use. Cardwell says some financial con­ sideration must be given to the farmer who relies on the use of such a silo. Cardwell says a bill has been introduced into the state legislature that would com­ pensate farmers for the loss of their silos. However. Cardwell says that proposal "lacks specificity”. Another law just drafted is more specific. Cardwell says that a period of "non-use” by the farmer must be taken into con­ sideration when determined compensation. "I almost think that the compensation will have to take place on a silo by silo basis,” he says. U.S. Supreme Court backs Barry County search of auto Gory Coates ol Davenport Rd., Woodland, soya he doesn’t use his silo, which as been determined to be contaminated with PCB. However, the Michigan Dept, of Agriculture has determined that there are 33 other contaminated silos in Barry County, and over 300 statewide. Banner OPINION... CITY COUNCIL: Who is served by bickering? The essence of American democracy since the Constitutional Convention of 1783 has been compromise. The process of negotiating does not give us a perfect form of government, nor does it give us perfect laws, but it does give us a system that works. In the chambers of the Hastings City Council, this system of compromise has degenerated into a personal feud. Frankly, as citizens and as people doing business »n Hastings, we’re disturbed and embarrassed by what lias been hap­ pening. We think it is time for personal feuding to stop and if the public officials involved cannot work together, then they should resign and make way for people who can. Monday night, another incident occured in a long series of personal conflicts during City Council sessions. These conflicts are a poor reflection on the com­ munity. We can point to two people as the prime offenders — Third Ward Councilwoman Mary Lou Gray and Mayor Kenneth Howe — and we can’t side with either one of them because we think they are both in the wrong. Personal bickering between them has been evident since the mayor took office in January 1982 and has been increasing since the mayor vetoed the water rates in May of last year. Each has taker, unilateral actions without attempting to gain the support of other council members and each has made public statements embarrassing to the other. Their personal feud has disrupted the functioning of city government and the people are not being served. Let’s go back to last year. To our knowledge, when Mayor Howe vetoed the water rate hike, he did so without consulting members of the council and did not forewarn the council that he would take such an action. At no time, in public, did the mayor seek a compromise in the size of the rate hike and when the council passed a nine percent hike, he gave no indication that he planned to exercise a veto. In the in­ terests of good government, which is government by compromise, he should have gone public with his plan. The council, on the other hand, made no attempt to compromise with the mayor after he exercised his veto. Instead, Mrs. Gray stood before a packed audience in the council chambers and dumped a can of sand from one of the city’s wells on the council room floor. The council then unanimously again passed the nine percent rate hike. The mayor rallied his troops and by petition of the citizens forced the council to put the issue up to referendum. A move toward compromise by either side might have avoided the entire issue. This is just one example of the feud. The situation has only worsened since then. In the meantime, the two have made a number of statements at council meetings that could be considered derogatory to the other. With the water rate issue coming up again, Mrs. Gray went ahead and wrote to the state attorney general’s office requesting an opinion on the legality of referendums on water rates. The decision to consult the attorney general should have been made by the council as a whole, not by Mrs. Gray alone. Here singlehanded action takes on the connotation that she was trying to “get back” at the mayor and his supporters for forcing the issue to referendum. In the long run. City Attorney Richard Shaw still believes the referendum was legal because the council voted to put the issue on the ballot. Surely, the city attorney’s opinion should have been Sought before the opinion of the attorney general’s office. To make matters worse, Mayor Howe went ahead, last week, and made public statements about the city’s position in a zoning lawsuit. His statements apparently were contrary to the true position of the council and apparently were made without consulting members of the council. Under public criticism from Mrs. Gray and Fourth Ward Councilman David Jasperse, Monday night, the mayor was forced to apologize for his actions. Enough is enough. Without the proper consultations among public officials and the necessary compromises, the city council cannot function in the best interests of the citizens. We repeat our earlier statement: It is time for personal feuding to stop and if the public officials involved cannot work together, they should resign and make way for people who can work together. The U.S. Supreme Court last week, in a 6-3 decision, backed the Aug., 1977 search of an automobile by Barry County sheriff deputies. The decision allows the warrantless searches of vehicle passenger compartments when police have reason to believe an oc­ cupant is dangerous. Officials say the ruling will help protect law enforcement officers. The Michigan State Supreme Court in June, 1982, struck down the marijuana­ possession conviction of David Kerk Long, whose last known address was Kalamazoo, ruling that the car was searched illegally. Long was stopped the night of Aug. 25,1977 by Barry County Sheriff Dept, deputies George Howell and Rick Lewis, following a brief chase. As the deputies apnroached the car. Long got out and met them. When asked for his drivers license, Long reportedly at first made no response, then turned over the license. When asked for the registration and proof of insurance, Long again made no response, deputies testified, and had to be asked a second time. One of the deputies later said that Long "appeared to be under the in­ fluence of something.” The deputies then followed Long back to his car, where they spotted a knife on the floor. They confiscated the weapon, then shined a flashlight into the car to search for further weapons. Deputies spotted a leather pouch under the front armrest, in which they found a quantity of marijuana. Long was then arrested. At that point, deputies impounded the vehicle. When they noticed the lode had been removed from the trunk, they jimmied it open with a knife. Inside the trunk, officers found what they described as two shopping Court News: Hastings man draws year in jail in Summit Steel safe burglary A 19-year-old Hastings man has been sentenced to one year in the Barry County Jail for the May break in and burglary of a safe at the Summit Steel Corp., located on E. Railroad St Lewis Charles Erway, formerly of 201 W. State St., was also sentenced to Pye years probation, and assessed $600 in fines and costs. Judge Richard M. Shuster also or­ dered that Erway pay restitution for a safe that was damaged in the burglary. City police say that Erway and an ac­ complice spent many hours chiseling through up to one foot of concrete to reach the safe. In Other Court Proceedings: Monte Jerry Burroughs, 22, of the Barry County Jail, pleaded guilty to receiving and concealing stolen property. Court records state that Burroughs “did buy, receive, possess, conceal, or aid in the concealment of...a chainsaw.” Sentencing for Burroughs is set for Aug. 5. A jury trial is set for Sept. 13 for William Jerome Bennett, also known as McClurkin, 306 E. Grand St., for the May break-in of a garage located at 329 W. Court St. The crime of breaking and entering with the intent to commit a felony is punishable by up to ten years in prison. An Oct. 24 trial set scheduled for Mark Wayne Salski, Chief Noonday Rd., on a charge of delivery-manufacture of a con­ trolled substance. Authorities alledge that Salski “did...deliver or possess with intent to manufacture of deliver the controlled substance marijuana." The crime is punishable by up to four years in prison. A Sept. 12 jury trial is set for Sharlee Ann Wiggins, 1640 Hurl Dr., Cloverdale, for the April break-in of a home located on Hart Rd. bags containing approximately 75 pounds of marijuana. Long was tried and found guilty in Barry County Circuit Court, before Judge Hudson E. Deming, of possession marijuana, and sentenced to two years probation. The court at that time refused to suppress the evidence of the marijuana found in Long's trunk as the fruit of an illegal search. The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the Barry court’s ruling, holding that the search of the passenger compartment was valid as a protective search, and that the search of the trunk was valid as an inventory search. \ However, the Michigan Supreme Court overturned both courts, holding that the search of the passenger compartment was not justified, and the the marijuana found in the trunk was the "fruit" of the illegal search of the car’s interior. In a 1968 case, "Terry v. Ohio", the high court ruled that an officer had the right to search a person for weapons, without probable cause to arrest, because it is Write us a letter! Send Form P.5.3579 to P.O. Box B (USpS Q?1 830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings Michigan 49058 Volume 128. No. 28 — Thursday, July 14, 1933 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County: $12 per year in adjoining counties: and *13.50 per year elsewhere. “The search of the passenger com­ partment of an automobile, limited to those areas in which a weapon mav be placed or hidden, is permissible if the police officer possesses a reasonable belief based on specific and articulable facts...that the suspect is dangerous and..may gain im­ mediate control of weapons," wrote O’Connor. The high court, in its decision, remands the case back to the Michigan Supreme Court, PUBLIC OPINION (Cont. page 5) by Elaine Gilbert Is America what you expected it to be? What have you gained by being an exchange student in the U.S. for the past year? to the Editor: Local zoning decision disbelieved To the editor: I read with disbelief the ruling of Calhoun Circuit Judge Stanley Everett in favor of Bruce Gee and his keeping of horses in a residential district. I can’t help but feel that the language in the present ordinance is more than clear and the intent even clearer. The idea that a horse is a CUSTOMARY pet is ludicrous. What kind of health problem could evolve if every person living in a residential area decided to interpret this ordinance in such a broad manner as to suit his or her own desires. Louise Replogle Hastings • QUESTION* (Thh week’s public opinior column takes on a foreign flair, featuring interviews with eight-AFS exchange students who visited Hastings for several days last week after spending a year living in a variety of com­ munities in Iowa. The students were hosted by area families during their Hastings visit July 3-7, in conjunction with the iocal AFS chapter). y / % Barry County Community Volunteers Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • Conors HOTI: Thl, column will b, ;>ubli,ho<l on a regular basis os the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking volunteers may make use of this space. Information should be made known to Norine Jacobs 948-3254 or Don Rewo 948-3259 at Social Services. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED COORDINATOR’S POSITIONS Self starters interested in working with staff mem­ bers in the areas of child abuse/neglect; the elderly; crisis needs. Call Don Rewa at 948-3259 at Department of Social Services. LIKE CHILDREN? Adults are needed to help children learn, enjoy and play while parents ere at on appointment. The corner is at D.S.S. office. 555 W. Woodlawn. Coll ?ot Friddle 948-3251. Volunteer selects day and hours. PARENT AIDES New training session is waiting for you or someone you know. If interested, coll Sandi VanElst at 795-7502. Sometimes a friend is the only important thing in the world. You can be that friend. Simple Things in Life The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. unreasonable to deny a police officer the right “to neutralize the threat of physical harm...when he possesses an articulable suspicion that an individual is armed and dangerous.” "We granted certiorari in this case”, wrote Justice Sancka Day O’Connor, in the majority opinion, "to consider the important question of the authority of a police officer to protect himself by conducting a...search of the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle during the lawful investigatory stop of the occupant of the vehicle." ...ond a love for children are the best requirements in being a Big Brother or Big Sister. Men, women, couple are needed now. Call Bill Monroe at 948-3217. LOOM NOT IN USE? We are looking for someone to loom a rug? ff you con. call Cindy at 948-8958. MATERIAL DONATIONS CANCER SOCIETY NEEDS HOSPITAL BEDS FOR LOAN. Currently a family is waiting for a bed. Coll Virginia Alles at 948-2298. YARN...YARN...YARN ...and more yarn for volunteers to knit into worm gift items to be given free to children. No donation too large or small. Coll Cindy ot 948-8958. Stoves and Refrigerators ore in URGENT DEAAAND. Several families are with­ out on appliance and waiting. Your second one or old one is needed Coll Norine 948-3254. Benan Altindal of Turkey: "America was different in lots of points. I thought I would know the U.SA. because I watch TV shows like Dallas (in Turkey). I thought America would be like it is in Dallas. I found everybody to be warm people. I met more warm people in the last year than in all my past years." “I think I became more open-minded (since I’ve been an exchange student), sai'’ Benan. *1 have more patience for people and respect. I have learned much about myself. “During the last year, I’ve learned that no matter who you are or where you are, you can have nice friendly relationships,” said Benan. Mads Skifte of Greenland: “Yes, America was what I excepted it to be because my sister was an exchange student here and she told me about the United States. I was not surprised except by the young people. Most of them are closed-minded. They drive too much. In Greenland, everybody walks and you have to be 18 to get a driver’s license. By walking, we meet a lot more friends and talk more...we talk about problems...I think it's not too healthy to drive always." Since being an exchange student, Mads said, “I’ve benefited because I’m more in­ dependent. I found out how much I love my country and family. Before I did not think about it that much. I expect my friends will see me as a different person. It's going to be easier for me to compare cultures...before I did not know how families live." (A photo of Mads was not available). Stanton Jones of South Africa: “No, America is not what I expected. I thought people would not be as friendly as they were and I thought people would be a lot richer. “Definitely a lot," said Stanton when asked if he had benefited from his exchange experience. “I’m more independent and selfsufficient. It has given me views on different cultures. And I learnefl not to be such a stereotype — what everybody else is. I think I’m more open-minded." Sarah Sturdey of England: “No, (America was not what I expected) because I had never heard of the place where I was staying. I knew about the east and west coasts, but I never stopped to realize what was in bet ween I was living in Burlington, Iowa on the Mississippi (River). It’s a lot different on the coasts than where I was staying.” Sarah also said she was surprised by the enthusiasm for high school social activities She said she has benefited from the ex­ change program because “I have a lot more confidence in myself and it's given me a new dimension in my life. I have changed for the better. It will help me in my career. I do a radio show once a week and I did a TV show once. I know more about communications now. And I can look at my own homeland and be more open-minded..." Christine Sastreof France: "No, (America was not what I expected). You only here talk about the tall buildings, pollution and cars. I had heard about San Francisco and New York so I thought it would be all big buildings and cities I did not expect it to be as green as it is. The houses are so big — with basements. The level of life in the middle class is superior to France." “Yes, (I have benefited from the exchange program), said Christine. I can fend for myself and say ’no’ in a nice way (if I don’t want to do something). I have a personality now...and I have learned how to get along with other people.” Afiza Abdul Majid of Malaysia: America was “not really" what she expected because of her impression from American T» shows that she has viewed in her homeland. "I lived with a farmer family and I thought there would be a lot of cowboys. There were not even any horses around and I could not get used to it at first. After I was there a few weeks I loved it there. It was peaceful and I was happy with my (host) family. But I did think I would see a lot of California guys and I didn’t." “Yes, I have gained a lot (from being m the exchange program). Before 1 always ask my mom and dad if I should do something. I’m the baby of the family. I have become more responsible here. I have talked to a lot of clubs (in Iowa) about my country and now I know my own country better and I miss it I love my family. Before I never tell my mom and dad that I love them. Before I take things for granted and I used to get mad if people did not do what I want. Now I do not get mad. I’m a better person now than before." Marcio Almeida of Brazil: America was what I expected it to be “in parts. You can’t expect people here lobe like life in the rest of the world., you can’t stereotype. “Yes, (the exchange program) helped me get in touch with people...! learned to be patient and to deal with different people," said Marcio. Brad Cater of Australia: “No, America was not what I expected. It was better. The people are more friendly than I thought they would be. I didn't think I’d have a good lime, but I did. I liked living in a small town. "Yes, (because of the exchange program) I learned more about other people and I learned about myself. I learned how to ac­ cept people and how to adapt." �The Hastings Bonner—Thursday, July 14. 1983. Page 3 what's cookin' Social TleM by Elaine Gilbert This week featuring... Pat Williams Bursley-Andrews united in marriage Keen-Partridge united In marriage Sheldon-Peck exchange wedding vows Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings was the site where Ginger Keen and Frank Partridge chose to exchange wedding vows at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 30. Rev. Vaught and Rev. Bartholomew officiated the double ring ceremony. The bride chose a white dress with an oval­ shaped neck, encircled with scalloped neckline and wide lace overlapping bodice. The wide lace was shown again at each end of the three-tier, floor-length gown and also at the elbow. The bride also chose a waist length veil, capped and trimmed with the wide lace. The groom chose a grey tuxedo with tails as his ensemble for the ceremony. The church was decorated with lavender, peach and white flowers, accented with three stands of candles. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Owen Keen of Denver, Colo., and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Peterson of Longmont, Colo., and Mrs. Mary Partridge of Hastings. Special guests of the ceremony were Mrs. Flora McGuffey, grandmother of the bride, and the Floyd Tyree family, all of Indianapolis, Ind. Matron of honor was Marlene Galindo, friend of the bride and groom, bridesmaid was Rose Bingaman, sister of the groom. Best man was James Partridge, brother of the groom, and groomsman was Mike Keen, brother of the bride. Ushers were Tim Vaught, friend of the bride and groom, and Larry Bingaman, brother-in-law of the groom. Guests were registered by Derek and Mindy Drudy, and organ music was provided by Mrs. I^eah Neeb. “Truly" was sang by Gregg Mathews, accompanied by Patti Awmick as the couple lit the unity candle. The couple are making their home at 4202 Forest Creek Court, Kentwood, Michigan. Frank is employed by North Star Bus Line as a mechanic, and Ginger is employed by Peoples Restaurant as an assistant manager. Kimberly Ann Sheldon and Douglas E. Peck were united in marriage on Saturday, May 28. 1983 ai First United Methodist Church of Hastings. The Dr. Myron Williams officiated at the double ring ceremony, written by the bridal couple. Kim is the daughter of Gordon and Jeralee Sheldon and Doug is the son of Bernard and Barbara Bedford, all of Hastings. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor-length gown of chiffon and lace with accents of sequins and'pearls, lace bishop sleeves and a Queen Anne neckline. The cathedral-length train was ruffled with lace. Her chiffon Juliet veil was accented with pearls. The maid of honor was Lisa La Joye of Hastings. Bridesmaids were Tracy Dalman, Jane Peck, Linda Bedford and Michelle Duits. Robert Casey of Hastings was best man. Groomsmen were Carl Peck, Eugene Bedford, Jim Sheldon and Michael Duits. Chelsea Miller served as flower girl and Christopher Barnum was ringbearer. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Dr. and Mrs. Larry Blair. Music was provided by Robert Oster at the organ, with Mark Sheldon and Mike Sheldon as soloists. Following the ceremonies, a dinner dance was held at the Middle Villa Inn. After a two-week honeymoon in Florida, the couple are residing in Hastings. Doris Bursley and Mark Andrews were united in marriage on Saturday, May 21, at the United Methodist Church in Nashville, by Rev. Leonard Putnam. About 50 guests at­ tended. Doris is the daughter of Mrs. Helen Bursley of Charlotte and Mark is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Andrews of Nashville. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Ike Bursley. The attendants were Barbara Bursley, sister of the bride, and John Oaster, cousin of the groom. Ushers were Dave Dipert of Nashville and Jeff Swift of Vermontville. Flower girls were April and Holly Bursley, twin nieces of the bride. The wedding music was played by Diane Andrews, sister of the groom, and violin music by Joe Andrews. There was also a vocal solo by Ed Smith, accompanied by his wife, Edna. A reception was held in the church com­ munity room, prepared by Edna Smith and the women of the church. Helping with serving were Mark's cousins, Nancy Swift and Barbara Dipert. Guests were from Charlotte, Potterville, Vermontville, Nash­ ville, Hastings, Battle Creek, and Wayne. Mark and Doris honeymooned in northern Michigan and now live in Olivet. Mark works as a staff worker for E.B.I. Breakthru in Charlotte. Lakes to celebrate 60th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lake of 1532 W. Sager Rd. will be having there 60th wedding an­ niversary on July 14. Russell, son of William and Gertrude Lake, and Julia, daughter of William and Ella Mae Collins, both of Battle Creek, were married there on July 14, 1923. They lived in Battle Creek until 1950, moving to Hastings on an 80acre farm on Tanner Lake Rd. They farmed there until retiring and moving to 2320 Campground Rd. They lived there 11 years, then moved to their present address. Mr. and Mrs. Lake have eight children: (Betty) Harvath, Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Lake, Mr. . >.d Mrs. Richard Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Donald (Ella Mae) Hoyt, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Bonnie) Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. RusseU Lee Lake, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Rosemary) Field. They hae 31 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. Waters-Zauhar engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Waters, former residents of Delton and now residing in Floodwood, Minn., are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jeana Marie, to Michael N. Zauhar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Zauhar, also of Floodwood. An Aug. 26 wedding is being planned. Stan and Mary Lou Snyder will observe their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house on July 17 at the Bliss Union Hal) on Woodlawn Avenue from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The open house is being hosted by their children — Larry, a sophomore at Kellogg Community College, and Laurie, a junior at Hastings High School. Stan and Mary Lou were married in Hastings on July 20, 1958 by Rev. Russell Houseman. Stan is national sen-ice manager at Gibson Guitar Company in Kalamazoo and is also in charge of purchasing. Mary Lou, a former teacher, is now a homemaker. AH friends, relatives, former students and their parents are invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred (Bus) Shook of Hickory Corners are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Debra Kay, to Steven Paul Auton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Auton of Delton. The bride-elect graduated from Gull Lake High School in 1980. Her fiance was a graduate cf Delton-Kellogg High School in 1978. He is employed by All State Builders in Denver. A Sept. 3, 1983 wedding is being planned. John and Shirley Rugg celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on June 28 by a renewal of their vows at St. Rose Church, then a honeymoon trip to Traverse City and Indianapolis to visit their grandchildren. Their children wish them many more years of happiness and thank them for their perfect example of love. Penningtons to observe 25th anniversary Rex and Alice Pennington, 3155 E. Jordan Rd., Freeport, will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday, July 16, at the Community Center, Lake Odessa, from 7 p.m. till ? Hosting the party will be their children, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Pennington and Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Rachel) Curtis, all of Nashville, and Lisa and Christopher Pennington, at home. Rex and Alice Altoft were married July 12, 1958 in the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings by Rev. Leason Sharpe. Mr. Penn­ ington has been employed by Fisher Body in Lansing for 18 years. They have lived in the Hastings and Freeport area all of their mar­ ried life. The couple has three grandchildren. McKees honored on 50th Snyders to observe 25th anniversary Shook-Auton engaged to be married Ruggs to observe 25th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Charles McKee, of 315 E. William, returned from Sault Ste. Marie where they were honored on their 50th wedding anniversary by their relatives in that area. Mrs. Doris Hillach, sister of Mr. McKee, hosted a dinner in their honor al her summer home at Birsh Point. The dining room was decorated with streamers and wedding bells with a decorated cake as centerpiece for the table. Those attending, besides the hostess, were the brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McKee; Jack Wilson from Sault Ste. Marie; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brawnlee from Lance, Mich.; James Brawnlee from Casper, Wyoming; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brawnlee and daughter LeAnn and friend from Mineral Ridge, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wright from Muskegon; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wichlund and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brawnlee. Mr. and Mrs. David Shadnow, and Miss Beth Wichlund, all of Sault Ste. Marie. The McKees were married in Detroit where Mr. McKee was with the Detroit Police Dept, prior to retiring and then moving to Hastings. 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State St. Hastings Ph. 945-2963 Pat Williams of Delton is busy making a Normandy Cake which has been a birthday tradition in her family since she was a child. She’ll servo the three-layer cake on the crystal pedestal cake plate (on the left) that had belonged to her Grandmother Bell. There’s a lot of music in Pat William’s busy life. Through her youth and college years, she was involved in singing and playing playing the piano but joining Sweet Adelines 12 yeai^ ago brought a new dimension to her life. “Music has always been important in my life," Pat says. “1 was brought up with music. My mom played piano and I sang. I sang in church and college choirs.” However, she credits her involvement with Sweet Adelines for being able to shed what she calls a former “very quiet" and shy personality. “You learn to open up...and get out of yourself...! know that I can’t be Pat (when performing)," she said. Pat joined the Delton Chapter of Sweet Adelines and became its first president in 1971. Two years later she became director of the 26-member Delton group which has since grown to its current status of 46-barbershop singers. Pat’s involvement in barbershop now extends heyond her local chapter which she still directs with zest. Three years ago, she rece’ved an appointment from the Adelines’ international organization to serve as regional director of musical activities. Since accepting that position, Pat logs many miles traveling in Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois, providing counseling to chapter directors. The post has taken her to Detroit and Chicago and this summer she will head to Texas for an international directors seminar where she’ll also be doing coun­ seling. Pat’s also enthusiastic about a new singing venture. She is a member of a new gospel group which will perform for the first time this Sunday at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. The group is comprised of persons from many denominations. “We’ll do some barbershop, but not all," she said of the new gospel group. "We'll Kauffman-Buys engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Kauffman of Clarksville are pleased to announce the engagement of, their daughter, Leri, to Gerald Buys, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Hartzler of Lake Odesa and the late James Buys. Lori is a 1979 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 1982 graduate of Manchester College in North Manchester, Ind. She is employed by Lakewood Community Education and Region VI Migrant Education. Gerald graduated in 1977 from Portage Central High School and in 1980 from Lansing Community College. He is currently selfemployed. A Sept. 3, 1983 wedding is being planned. perform at different churches and it will give us an opportunity to witness our Christian love for each other, use the gifts God gave us, and share our love of music.” Pat was born in Kalamazoo and raised in Parchment, but when she moved to Delton in the fall of 1965 it was almost like coming “home" because of relatives who had lived in nearby Cloverdale. A graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School, Pat earned her bachelor of science degree in elementary education at Western Michigan University. “I taught for five years and put Bob through mortuary school,” she said. Pat and her husband. Bob, own and operate Williams Funeral Home in Delton. While he was attending school, the couple lived in Wayne, near Detroit, and Pat taught kindergarten at Romulus. Shj also was a first grade teacher in Cedar Springs when the Williams moved there in 1962. They purchased the funeral home in Delton three years later. The Williams’ have three daughters: Kathy Williams Roberts of Battle Creek, who is an assistant manager at Gabriel's restaurant; Kris of Battle Creek who works in the radiology department as an x-ray technologist at Leila Hospital; and Beth, a junior at Delton-Kellogg High School. Since moving to Delton, Pat has been an active member of the Faith United Methodist Church. She has been the director of the youth choir and a Sunday School teacher plus being involved in other church activities. When the Williams purchased the funeral home, part of its operation involved running the local ambulance service which kept the couple tied down. But, Pat still managed to become involved in outside activities like serving as room mother for her children at school and participating in Camp Fire. She is currently involved with Love Inc., a new helping services network of churches in the county who assist county residents who need help. Helping others is nothing new for Pat, however. For instance, six years ago. she, Betty Haas, Bernadine Strange and Mrs. Strange's foster care veterans took on the challenge of organizing the Delton Friends, a group of many area folks who help make Christmas brighter for senior citizens and the needy. Every year many hours are spent seeking donations, wrapping gifts, etc. to carry on the project. Pat also takes care of 76-year-old Buddy Rickies who lives nearby and still oc­ casionally helps Bob with the operation of the funeral home. She still finds time to tend to the 50-some African violets she grows as a hobby. Every summer, Pat also spends time freezing and canning fresh vegetables and fruits. Continued to page 6 �The Ho-tings Banner— Thursday, July 14. 1983, Page 4 Herman P. Bessmer___ arieS Ruth M.Demond ST. CLOUD, FLA. - Mrs. Ruth M. Demond, 76, of St. Cloud. Fla., formerly of Hastings and Woodland, died Friday, July 8, 1983, at St. Cloud Memorial Hospital in St. Cloud. He was born in Assyria Township. Barry County, on Feb. 22. 1907, the daughter of Charles and Margaret (Holman) Cashmore. She was reared in Battle Creek and Assyria Center and attended schools there. She married Fay Demond on Feb. 10. 1924 in Assyria. She lived all of her married life at their home on Bayne Rd. Mr. Demond preceded her in death on Sept. 24, 1974. She was employed for two years by the telephone office in Lacey. Mrs. Demond is survived by one son, Fay Demond. Jr. of Grand Rapids; three daughters, Mrs. Duane (Bemadine) Lan­ caster of Satsuma, Fla., Mrs. Josephine Rose of St. Cloud. Fla., and Mrs. Patricia Hurt of Hastings; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great - grandchildren. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 13 at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home. Faustin T. Good Mr. Faustin T. Good, 89, a resident of the Michigan Veterans Facility, passed away Friday evening, July 8, 1983. Mr. Faustin is survived by his children. Edison and Mary Good of Caledonia, Harvey and Thedy Good' of Grand Rapids, Margaret and Edward Jensen of Grand Rapids, and Mary and Eugene Schiefla of Caledonia; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Vem of Lowell and Lewis Good of Caledonia; and four sisters, Nellie Ruehs of Caledonia, Naomi Sarver of Dutton, Eunice Patrick of Lake Odessa, and Ruth Clement of Kentwood. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 11 from the Roetman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia. The Rev. Richard J. Raab officiated. Interment followed in Holy Corners Cemetery. HASTINGS - Mr Herman P. Bessmer. 63, of 4800 Cedar Creek Rd., died Saturday, July 9. 1983. al Pennock Hospital He was born in Hastings on Aug. 22, 1919, the son of Herman and Elizabeth <McPharlin) Bessmer. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1938 and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army from 1942 to 1945. He married the former Marvel Schcidt on January 22, 1946. He was employed for 20 years at E. W. Bliss Co. and retired due to ill health in 1975. He was an avid gardener and woodworker. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. St. Rose Prayer Group and St. Rose Ushers Club. Mr. Bessmer is survived by his wife, Marvel; four daughters. Mrs. Roger (Carol) Cook of Charlotte. Mrs. Kent (Colleen) Anderson of Ferndale. Mrs. Ted (Christine) Fitzgerald of Battle Creek, and Mrs. Michael (Corinne) O Heran of Kalamazoo; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister. Fredricka Gallup; a half-sister, Mrs. Modesa Wilcox; and a half-brother^ Howard Barnes. Private family burial sendees were held al 8 p.m. Saturday evening, July 9 at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Fr. Cletus Herman officiating. Arrangements are by the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to Pennock Hospital ICU or Emergency Room. Arloa L. Baxter NASHVILLE - Arloa L. Baxter, 64. of 4126 5. Clark Rd., died Wednesday evening. July 6, 1983 at Pennock Hospital Emergency Room. She was born Feb 10, 1919 in Maple Grove Township, the daughter of Sherman and Avah (Haines) Swift. She married Clifton Baxter on Feb. 22,1941 in Nashville. She was a former secretary-treasurer of the Maple Valley School Board from 1959 to 1963. She was also a Maple Valley School bus driver for 20 years. Mrs. Baxter is survived by her husband, Clifton; one daughter. Mrs. Clancy (Connie) Jone*;; three sons, David of Clinton, N.J., Steven of Ithaca, N.Y.. and Rodney of Lansing; two grandchildren; and three sisters. Mrs. Gerald (Alberta) Gardner of Nashville, Mrs. Hubert (Marguerite) Dennis of Vermontville, and Mrs. Marshall (Bar­ bara) Greenleaf of Hastings. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 9 from Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Rev. Leonard Putnam officiated. Burial was in Kalamo Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Charles A. Drumhiller _ Anna M. Lindberg BATTLE CREEK - Mr. Charles A Drumhiller. 80. of 231 Eldred St.. Battle Creek, formerly of Hastings, died Monday, July 11, 1983, at Leila Hospital m Battle Creek. He was born Feb. 6.1903 in St. Joseph County. Mich., the son of Carl and Maud (VanVorse) Drumhiller. Mr. Drumhiller is survived by his wife, the former Estelle Simmons; one brother. Ralph Drumhiller of Tekonsha; one half-brother. Carl Drumhiller of Colon; and a half-sister, Mrs. Louise Phillips of Colon. He was preceded in death by a son, Edwin (Eddie) Drumhiller, in April, 1983. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 from the Spencer Funeral Home of Athens. The Rev. Keith VonderOhe officiated. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek. Anna M. Lindberg,», of Vermontville, died Monday, July 11, Bbj. at Provincial House in Hastings. She was born Aug. n, 1888 in Stavenger Norway, the daughter of Ole and Inger (Thomasen) Olson. She married Elmer Lindberg Sept. 23,1915 in Ottawa Hl. Mr. Lindberg died in 1963. She was a life member of the Evening Star Chapter OES No. 342 of Vermontville. Mrs. Lindberg is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lawrence (Marval) Frith of Vermontville; two sons, Ernest Lindberg of Dowling, and William Lindberg of like Odessa; nine grandchildren and ten great­ grandchildren. Services here held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday July 14 from the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville. Rev. Glenn Litchfield will of­ ficiate with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Vermontville. ATTEND SERVICES oftfour choice andhe ipiritualfy rewarded. Delton Area CEDAR CHEEK BIBLE. C«nptround Rd , H mi. S. Pastor. Brent Branham Phonr 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 a.m . Wor­ ship 11 a.m; Evening Service at 7 p m Youth mrrl Sunday 6 pm . Wad Prayer Bible 7pm DELTUN SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. Comer Piter and Cedar Creek Rd . Paul S. Howell. Pastor. Phoi «• 948-8884 Saturday Services, Sahath School 9 30 a m ; Wonhip 11 a m.; Wed 7:30 p m. Bible Study and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Paator Elmer J Faust On M-13 in Delton Service* - Worship 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9 40-10:30. Evening Service 6 p en ; United Methodist Worm n every first "Thurs­ day. 7 30 pjn . United Methodist Men every second Sunday. 7:30 a m LMTJOAKES BAPTIST. Delton Located on M-43 in Driton. Pastor Steve VanNaltan. Sandy Campbell. Sunday School Director Sunday School 10 a m.. Family Worship and Bible Teaching 11 a.m.. Children's Church 11 a m.. Evening Service 6 pm.. Wednesday Bible Study at 7 p_m.. Choir Practice at 7:50 p.m Last Friday oT every mouth Family Night al 7 30 p m. at the d.jr-l. Call 8XMKM1. MIMJ MIHLE CHURCH. Comer M-43 and Milo Knad. Doug Huntington Pastor Rt No 3. Box 315A. Delton. MI. 49(M6 Phone 671-4702 Sunday School 10 00 a.m Worship Service 11:00, Evening Worship 6 00 p.m . Wednesday Service 7:00 p m PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH 10221 S Noma Rd Across from Pramsville Garage Rev. Bill Blair. Pastor Sunday School 10 am. Morning Worship 11 a m.; Sunday Night 7 p.m . Bible Study. Wednes­ day Service 7 p m ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Fiona Rd.. Delton Father Ray Allen. SJ Pastor Saturday Mass f>:30 p.m ; Sun­ day Ma» 11 00 a tn from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, and. 12 00 Noon the rest of the ysor. DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD. Pastor Gary Stevens. Phone 623-87HH Meets in Delton High School 14)1 room, Sunday School 9.30 am.. Worah-p 10:45 am HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH. Hwy. M-66 10 mi. s of Nashville. Robert Lev Shotls. Pastor. Sunday • 9:45 am. Sunday School 10:45 a m. Worship Service. 6 p.m. Young People Meeting; 7:00 pm. Evening Service; Wednesday 7.30 p m. Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free counsel­ ing service on all problems. Phone 616 7583886 or963-1713 OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Locoy Father Ray Alien Phone 62'12490 Sunday Mass at 9:00 a.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT Berryville. 4 mile* W of Nashville on M-79 Steven Reid. Pastor. Worship Service 9 15 a.m.; Sunday Chufh School and Cof.ee Fellowsnip 1015 sn; United Meth­ odist Women 1st Tuesday each month ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville, Esther Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mis­ sion of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday Maas 6.30 p.m Sundav Maas 9 30 am UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashville Phone 852-9719 Corner Wash ington and Stale Leonard F Putnam. Pas­ tor Service* Sunday J.45 a m Morning Worship. 10:45 am Fellowship; 11 am Church School for all ages. 6 30 p.m U.M.Y.F Jr. Hi. and UMY.F Sr Hi: Bible Hour ■ all ages. 1st Wednesday 7:30 pm. each month. United Methodist Women. TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Wash­ ington. Nashville. Rev. J. G. Boomer Sun­ day School 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Bible Prayer Wednesday 7XX) p.m NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillipa St I’s.tcr Laster DeGroot. 8529808 oi mig-9025. Assistant Pastor Don Roscoe. 852-9808 Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45. Sunday Worship 11 rm.; Sunday Evening Service 7 pm ; Wed­ nesday night Bible Study 7 pm. Bus Ministry — Call Don Roscoe 852-9228 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Clew erdale Rd . 5 miles south of Nashville. *-i mile east of M-66 Paator Marvin Potter Phonr 852-0861 Sunday Services. Sunday School 10 a m . Morning Services 11 a_m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Cottage Prayer meeting 7 30 p.m. Wednesday Dowling Area Woodland Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANF1ELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner officiat­ ing Phone 758-3149. Country Chapel wor­ ship 10.15 a_m.. Sunday Schcrnl 9 a m.. Ban­ field wnrship 11 30 a.m. KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN, comer of Bam uni Rd and M-66 Woodland. Pastor George Spsas Phone 367-2741 9 45 s.m Worship. 11 rm. Sunday School; Wed­ nesday Prayer 8 p m . W.M A 2nd Wed­ nesday each month. Adult C.E.. 2nd Satur­ day each month. 8 p.m COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH. Former Johnstown Township Hall Dowling Mark A. Shriver. Pastor. Sunday Sdvui 10am. Worship 10.45 rm.. Evening Service 6 p m Wed evening pc. yrr 7 p.m Fellowship dinner test Sunday of each month. 2 30 p m at the church Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 FuL Irr St. M-79. Pastor Thoma, Voylea Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 a m . Morning Worship 11 a.m ; Evening Services, Youth 6 p.m ; Evening Worship 7 p m Wednesday mid week prayer 7 p.m.; Wrdne-day caravan program 7pm WOODGROVE PARISH. Costa Grove, Rev Pamela Owen,. Pastor Phone 3674137. Sunday church school 9.30 am.. Worship service 10:45 a m.; choir 6 p m., youth fellowship 7:30 p m. Holy Cmnmun■on first Sunday of each month. Women s Fellowship first Thursday of each month at 10 am WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance Heffeifmger Phone 367-3961. 9.15 a m Worship Ser­ vice. 10 30 a m Sundav School; 7:30 p m Wednesday UMYF Weicoen- The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXAU. PHARMACY FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Wood land Rd . Lake Odessa Paator Richard Sew «nk. Church phone 367-4621. Pastors phone 374-8918 Sunday - Morning Worship 10:00 a_m.; Sunday School 11.15 a m . evening service 70) p m. Wedmnday - Bible Study 7:00 p.m. STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST Wellnun Rd. at E State Rd. Rev Charles Davenport. 119 Star St. Spring Arbor. Ml. Ph. 517-750-2497. Sunday School 10 im . Worship ServK-s 11 a.m. Mid-week Service Wed. at 6 p.m. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Velte Rd . Woodland Timothy Rolhfusa. Pastor Sun day school every Sunday al 9:15. Sunday worship 10:30 Coffee fellowship folkwing Sunday worship on 2nd and 4th Sundays each month. Lutheran Brotherhood meets 1st Sunday. 7JO p.m. Luther League meets 2ndS. -day. 6 30pm Hickory Comers HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phil Perkuu. Pastor. 10 a m Sunday School, 11 a.m Morning Worship. Junior Church. Nursery; 7 p.m. Worship. Wednes day 7:30 pm Family Night MisaiunarySocwty second Fnday. 7 p m Potluck Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIS.. 106 Cherry St. Pastor Rev. Jerry Drummond Phone 7655134. 10:00 a.m Sunday School: ll.-OU a m. Morning Worship, Evening Worship 7:00 p m Wednesday evening prayer meet ing al Y.CW. Club's 7 00 p.m. "A Grow­ ing Churrh For Coming Lord ’ GALILEAN BAFHST. 106th St and N Freeport Rd Phone 94M7CM 10 a m Sunday School; 11 a m. Morning Worship. 7 pm Evening Service; Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 30 p m HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M-50 North of Freeport at the Kenl-luni.i County Line Rev James Kinaey Church School 10 am. Morning Worship 11 a.m Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m Morning Servicaa; 11:15 Sunday School These are dasase for all. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORM­ ED. 708 W. Maia Street Worship 10 xm.. Sunday School 11:15 a.m ; Evening Wor­ ship 6 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M-37. just north of Mui dleville 795-9726 Rev. Wesley Smith. Pastor Mark J Highman. Paator of Youth and Education. Sunday School 9.45 am. Morning Worship 11 s m , Evening Service 6 p.m NW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Russell St Rev. Gary Finkbeiner Phone 795-7429 Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m and 7 p m . Wedneaday Bible Study 7.30 p m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at Paimairv Road. Middleville Rev Wavne Kiel. Pastor Phone 891-1.585 Rev Charles Doombos. Assistant Pastor Phonr 795 3466 First Service 9 a m . Churrh School 10:15 am.. Second Service 11:15 a.m. Evening Ceiebrnliun 5 pm ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phore 7922889. Sunday Mass 11 a.m McCALLUM CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. Th. Churrh in tie Wildwood* Otis Like Ruud Pastor Gary Brooks Morning Worship 11 a m.; Sunday School 9 45 a m . Evening Service 7pm. Prayer Meeting and Youth Meeting 7pm Thursday. Women's Mis aionsry Association first Thursday of each month 9:30 am Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hosting* and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY «f Hastings, Inc. insurance lor your Ute. Home. Business and Car E. W. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf 4- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodwcy - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions” -118 5. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan Wren Funeral Home of Walnut & S. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Orangeville Gun Lake FIRS I BAPTIST CHURCH OT ORANGE­ VILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd . 2 miles south of Gun Lake. Rev Dan Bowman. Pastor Larry Tungate. Sunday School Supt. Sunday School 9,45 a m . Church Services 11 a.m.. 6 p m. Evening Services. Wednes­ day 6 30 p m. S O C K 3 thru 6 grades. 7 p m. Adult Prayer and Bible Study Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call fit's! • 5413 for pickup MARTIN REFROME1* CHURCH OF MARTIN. Dnve-in. walk-in churrh with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev Marvin Meet»-r. Pastor Worship Services 10 a.m and 7 30 p m . Sunday School 11.15 a.m ST CYRIL A METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Dennis Bogan. Pastor Phone 7922hN‘j Saturday Mass 5 p.m . Sunday Mas. 9am DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH Duster Road near Pine Lake Rev John F Padgett Pastor Sunday Worship 9 30 a m and 6 pm. Sunday School 11 a m . Youth Choir meets each Mondayfi 30 p.m. ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI EPLSCUPAL CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sundav Mas* Ham. Church School 9am. Family Eurhansl 10a m Nursery 10am . Midwevs ■ervue* as announced Father Kurt Fish, viraa 664-4345 Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, romer of Broadway and Center St. Fr. Shel­ don Hartnch. Locum Tenena. .Service* Sun­ day. .Mass and Churrh School 10 am GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings, lavmard Davis. Pastor Ph 9482256 or IM5-9429. Sunday Sunday School 9:45 a.m . Worship 11 a.m.. Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.tn.. Fellowship and Coffee 7.15 p.m. Nursery for aU services Wedneaday: CYC 645 p.m., prayer arui Bible study 7pm FIRST BAFHST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Mrchtf^m. 948-WXM Sunday Sennees Sunday School 9.30 a.m. Morning Worship 1045 a m.. Evening Wor­ ship 6 pm Wednesday Family Night: Adult Hilili- Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8.30 p m Sunday morning service broadcast WBCH SI ROSE CATHOUC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor Satur­ day .Mas* 4:30 p.m. Sunday Mawww Mam. and 11 am CoafeuKma Saturday. 4.00 4 30 pm WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METH­ ODIST. 3185 N Broadway Rev Consumer Heffelfinger. Pastor. Ph. 367-3961. Church School 9 30. Worship Service 11 a.m.; S-ixir MYF 7 pm. Thursday evening start­ ing at 7 pm Choir. U.M. Women; Wrliume Cnvlr third Wednesday at month. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1130 N. Broadway Rev David I). Garrett Phone 948-2229 Parsunnge. B45-3H*5 Church Where a Christian experience makes you a memb-r 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10 45 am -v’orship Service. 7 pm Fellowship Worship. 7 p m Wednesday Prayer. ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on .MiCann Rd tn Irving Sunday Morning Prayer at 10.30 Holy Communion at 11.00 ThcRl Rev William O Lewis. Rector. HARVEST CHURCH on M-43 five mile* south of Hasting* Pastor Larry Silverman. Assoc Paator Allan Welch. Ph. 948-8024. ServuT times: Tuesday night (prayer, praise, and worship) at 7 p.m.. Thursday night (teaching service) at 7 p m . Sunday 9.30 a m Sunday School for all age*, 10.30 a m morning worship. C p.m evening wor­ ship. "Word* of Truth* radio broadcast daily at 2 p.m on WDFP FM <95 3) also on WMAX-A.M (14 80) at 3:15 p m HA INGS FREE METHODLST CHURt*!. Boltwood and East State Hoad. 9459121 Rev Donald L Brail. Pastor Sunday Schuol 1000 a.m Worship Servi-e 11:00 a m Evening Service 6 00 p. m Prayer Meeting 7 (X) p m Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stale Road. Pastor J.T Crawrmer. Phone 945-2285 Sunday S huol 9:4-5 a m.; Worship 11.00 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m ; Wedneaday Praise Gathering 7pm VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Gus-pell. 1715 Curium Center Rd Sunday morning service, praise and hymns. 10 .30 a m . Evening servicee, evkngelistic. 7:30 ' pm. Sunday Youth Meeting 6 00 pm. Wednesday Ilihle Study and Prayer kVetmgat7:30p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 mile* E on M-79 Steven Heid. Pastor Sunday Church S hoo! 10.30 am ; Worship Service 11:30 a m United Meth odist Women ■ 1st Wednesday each month HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 102 E Woodlawn Ave -Minister. Scott Davis Sunday Worship 9 30 a m Fellowship 10JO to 11 00 a m Bible School 1100 a m to 12 00 noon Wednesday Bible Study and Fellowship 7 30 to 8:30 p m Phone 945-2076 BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 a m . Worship Service 11 am. Prayer Service Thursday 7pm CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SALNTS Meeting at 5trj E Bond Sunday Sacrament meeting 9 <X< am. Sundav School lots' am Branch I’re-uient. David MrMorngle Phime 1 «9M 9849 or 945-4154 NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH CORNER OF YVoudseheol and Wing Rd. Pastor Mark Wad-. 5519 Buehler Rd Pl.imr 765.H2H7 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 11 a.m . Evening Secure 7pm, Prayer .Service Wednesday 7pm. Nursery provided for all awwr* FIRNT PRESBYTERIAN ( HUKCH. Ha. lings. Michigan. Willard II Curti*. Minis ter. Eileen Higls*-. I hi Chnstuin Ed Sunday. July 3 Morning Worshij 9 3(1 Nurserv provided Broadcast ot thi» w-rvire over WBCH AM ami FM 930 Church Schuol Ulasse* for first grade and brlow FIRST UNITED MmiOl'bT CHURCH. 209 W Green St. Hasting* Ph (616)9459574 Myron K Williams. Minister. .Miss Frances I Ions-. Dir "I Christum Education Sunday July 17 • !< 3«i a m Worship. The Christ of the Chnatfam*. JOJOa.m Coffee FeUmrahip. l<‘3ll am Radio Broadcast WBCH Monday. Julv 1b 7 pm Bin Sewn INTERLAKES HAITTST Delton lacatwf <>n M 43 in Delton Pastor Steve Van NatUn Sandy ( amptwll. Sunday Shrml Director Suiuiav S-honl l4‘ am. family Worship acut Bible Tea. lung II « m Child•eu . Churrh. 11 am. Fvening Service 6 ;> m Wednesday Bible Study at 7 |. m Choir Prarti.-.- at 7 50 p m Last Friday of every month. Family Night at 7 30 p m at ihechunh ('all 623 5*91 ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CHURCH. 2625 Airport Rd, Dirk Taggart. Paator. Church phone: 9484i4«! Sunday School 9 45 a m ; Worship 11 am . Junior Church 11 a.m ; Evening Worship 7 p.m.; Nursery for all services. THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Note). 12223 Chief Noonday Rd . Gun Lake area Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Tuesday gospel concert 7 p.m . Saturday Bible study 7pm. 3rd Friday of Month Youth Concert 7 p m Phone 795-7808. BARRY COUNTY' CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Malugan J. David Walaer. Minuter 945-2938 Sunday Ser­ vicaa 10 a.m ; Bible Study 11 a tn Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday evening Hi tilstudy 7 pm REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS. S. Jefferwai al Walnut. Kenneth Colbu.m. Pastor. Home 6»lt8567 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship 11am HASTINGS BULE MISSIONARY' CHURCH. 307 E Manfali St . Hastings Rev Marvin Stcfcniller. Phone 945-5197. Services Sunday School 13.00 a m Morning Worship 11:00 am. Siu day and evening aervices 7:30 pm Wednesday mid-week prayer meeting 7:30 p.a PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETH REN IN CHRIST. M50 at Bell Rd Rev Don Palmer 10 in Wcrahip Service; 11 a m. Sunday School. 6 30 Evening Service. 7.30 Wedneaday PrsytrService HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 PnWrrll Rd Ruaifil A. Saner. Pastor Phone 945-9224 -Wxshrp service 1O-.30 a m . evening ssrvire C p.m., classes for all ages. Tueaday. Cottage Prayer Meeting. 7:00 p.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTLST. 9CM Terry Lane Phone 945-88M Sat­ urday services. Sabbath School 9:30 a m ; Worship 11 a.m.; Tuescay - Bible Study and I’rajvr Meeting 7:30 pm HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Jock Hartholomew pastor, phooe 945-4995 Robert Fuller, choir director Sunday ar+rdule 930 Fellow­ ship and coffee. 9 55 Sunday School. 11:00 Morning Worship. 6 00 Youth Meetings. 7 00 Evening Worship. Nursery for all ser­ vice*. transportation provided to and from morning services Prayer meeting. 7 p_m Wedneaday HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAHb WITNESSES. 229 West Col tax St Bible lecture 9.30 a.m.. Watchtower Study 10 45 am. Tuesday ■ Congregation Bible Study H p.m ; Thursday ■ Theocratic School 7:30; Service meeting 9 30 FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH. 502 East Grsrod St. Ma.-fc J. Highman. Paator Ph 948-2828 Sunday School. 10 a.m . morn­ ing worship and children's church. 11 a m.; youth meetings. 5 p tn . evening wnrship. 6 p.m : Thursday prayer meeting 7 p.m Thur Mia y teen class** and Primary Adven lure* 7 p m Nursery provided for all ser­ vice* We welcome sIC GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St. Pastor Michael AnUm Ph SMS9414 Sunday. July 10 8 a.m Worship (early service); 9:15 a m Church School, all ages 10 00 Worship. Chun h found! After WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W. State Rd. (Old Algonquin School) Paator Jeff Arnett, phone home. 948-2792. church 948-2519 Sundav Sunday Schonl 10 a m . Worship 10 45 a m . evening ser­ vices 6 30 pm. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway. Rev James Hilgendorf. Pastor Sunday Servirea 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6.00 p.m Evening Service Wedneaday: 7 00 p.m. Service* for Adults. Teena and Children. Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Veeder Road. 1 Mile south of M-50 between Darby and Nash Roads Pastor Hill Slovene Phone 693 z; 15 10 a_m Sunday School. 11 a m Morning Worship: 7 p m Sunday evening worship; 7.30 p.m Wednesday Prayer Service ST EDWARD'S CATHOUC CHURCH. Lake Odessa Rev. Louis Badooe. Adminis­ trator 374-8274 or 374-7405 Saturday Maas 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses 8 and 10. WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, just off M66 N of M-50 in Village of Wood bury Pastor Duane Walter Phone 374-7251 Worship service 9:30 a.m . Sunday School 1045 a m.. Youth Fellowship Wednesday 7 p.m.. Bible Study and Prayer Service Wednesday 7 p.m CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRLST CHURCH. Omer of 1st and 2nd Ave. Lake Odessa Paator George Speaa. Phone 374-8756. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10 00 am. Evening Service • 7JO p.m. Wednenday Evening Prayer Meeting 7:30 p m. LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST. Hwy M-50, W mile W of M^6. Lake Odeaaa Rev. James Hulett. Paator Worship 8 30 and 11a m.. Evening Service al 7J0p.m. CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST. 912 Fourth Ave. Rev Stephen Keller Ph. 3748861. Church School 9:45 a.m., Worship Service* 8 JO and 11 a.m. Coffee Hour 12 noon Sweet Reign to perform — Sweet Reign, a musical group, will perform at the Lakewood United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa on July 16 at an open concert, starting at 7:30 p.m. They will also be participating in a youth weekend, July 15-17, at the church. The musical team of five collegians provides creative ministry through concerts. Kalamazoo singer-composer to perform at Gun Lake church Chris Bellisle, noted singer-composer from Kalamazoo, will be featured in word and song Tuesday, July 19 at the Note of Praise, 12223 Chief Noonday Rd., Gun Lake. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. Chris is no stranger to Barry County having sung with her group The Sacrifice of Praise in many area churches and at Summerfest in Hastings in 1980 and 1982. At the Note of Praise, Chris will be making a Stahl Band to appear at Note off Praise The Jeff Stahl Band with special guest Doug Griffin will be in concert this Friday, July 15 at the Note of Praise, 12223 Chief Noonday Rd., Gun Lake at 7 p.m. From the Hastings area, the three-man group in addition to Jeff, who sings and plays guitar, is comprised of Ed Englerth on bass and Jeff DeGroote on drums. There is no admission charge for the concert although s freewill offering will be received for the group. solo appearance, singing many of her own gospel compositions. Other featured performers will be Roger and Carole Nelson from Smithtown, New York and Jeff Stahl of Hastings. Memorial to be held ffor Edna Boddy A memorial service will be conducted by the Barry County Bar Association for Edna Boddy on Friday, July 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the Circuit Court room of the Barry County Courthouse. The public is invited to attend. LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Pastor Dsryl Kauffman. 367-4555. Across from the high school. 7180 Velte Rd . M-50 Sunday School 10:00 a.m..'Worship Service 11:00 a.m Evening Service 6.30 p,m,; Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m FOOD FOR MOTHERS AND CHILDREN CHRISTIAN REFORMED 620 Sixth Ave Rev Ben Ridder Ph 374-8607 9.30 a m Coffee Hour. 9.45 a.m Sunday School. 11 a.m Worship Service. A special health program, called WIC. offers nutritional foods at no cost to women, infants, and children who qualify. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Ave Rev Randall Kohls. Ph 374875 ) Worship Hour 9.30 a.m . Fellowship Hour 10.30 a.m . Church School 11 a m. FORMULA, CEREAL, AND JUICE FOR INFANTS: FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN: MILK, CHEESE, EGGS. PEANUT BUTTER, BEANS, CEREAL AND JUICE Faith Says One Way To Love Thy Neighbor Is To Be Quiet t is unfortunate that due to modern technology and selfish attitudes, we’re living in an age in which quiet neighbors are becoming increasingly scarce. Toy manufacturers dream up ever noisier devices, to be purchased by parents who won’t even hear them above (heir own unmuffled motor­ cycles and the latest rock sounds blasting from their bathtub-size stereo speakers. However, the neighbors will; and all of this may consign to a high-decibel purgatory those hapless souls next door who might want to hear their own brand of music or their TV programs, or just enjoy a little peace and qu'^f 'n their homes. Throughout the Bible we are told to love our neighbors, so if your faith hasn’t yet taught you and your family to show some consideration for them, let its lessons re­ mind you of this responsibility; and help you re­ member that they might appreciate a little silence once in a while. The program also provides health screening tests and nutrition education. WHO CAN QUALIFY? Women who are pregnant, who have recently had a baby, or are breast-feeding a baby, and children up to their fifth birthday — AND Who show a nutritional or health risk such as poor growth, being overweight, having anemia, or having a poor diet — AND Whose maximum income is as follows: Number in Family 1 2 3 4 5 6 Yearly Income $ 8.991 12,099 15,207 18,315 21,423 24,531 For more information, call your local health department or the Michigan Department of Public Health, toll-free 1-800-WIC-3333. �_ _ _ Thenuaimgi Hostingsounner Bonner——mursdoy, Thursday,July July1 14, 1983__ Page 5 — — Welborn tells local group legislature is concerned Welborn Welbornsaid saidthere thereisisan aneffort effortunderwav underwaytoto remove workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation costs from calculations in the Single Business Tax. "In the new legislature, I'm sure that there is an awful lot of concern and it’s bipar­ tisan,” Welborn said. He said that he didn’t want to see the legislature go back to being split by party as it was on the income tax vote. He said that the entire legislative process is being treated more seriously than it was seven years ago or more. "There are more serious deliberations on a C. . o by Robert J Johnston State Sen. Robert Welborn <R-Kalamazoo> said that the new state Senate is trying to work to improve the business climate and is treating the legislative process more seriously than in the past Welborn made his remarks, Monday morning, at the monthly legislative break­ fast, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce at McDonald's restaurant. The new Senate has 20 Democrats and 18 Republicans and is viewed as more con­ servative than in the recent past. u. .u:________ ___ ______ . lot of things now,” he continued “We don’t take everything that comes out (of executive branch offices) as the truth.’’ He said the legislature is taking more steps to make sure they have accurate revenue and expenditure figures from the Department of Management and Budget. Discussing other issues. Welborn said that the increase in the automobile industry is helping the state through new jobs ad­ ditional sales tax revenue and license plate He said that steps are being taken to preserve some of the railroads in the state Supreme Court decision, continued. which must not decide if the search of Long’s truck was permissible within the guideline of a 1976 case, "S. Dakota v. Opperman”. In a dissenting opinion written by Justice WiUiam Joseph Brennan, Jr., and joined by Justice Thur good Marshall, the justices wrote that the Barry search went far beyond the guidelines established in "Terry v. Ohio”. "Nothing in ‘Terry’ authorized police officers to search a suspect’s car based on reasonable suspicion...The search at at issue in (Barry County’s) case is a far cry from a ‘frisk’ and certainly was not ‘limited’”. The dissenting justices attacked the reasoning that led to the assumption that Long was dangerous, and posed a threat to the well being of the offices that stopped him. and was therefore subject to a search. "The Court relies on the following facts to conclude that the officers had a reasonable suspicion that respondent was presently dangerous; the hour was late; the area was rural; respondent had been driving at an excessive speed; he had been involved in an accident; he was not immediately respon­ sive to the officers questions; and he ap­ peared to be under the influence of some intoxicant. "Based on these facts, one might reasonably conclude that (Ix»r^) was drunk. A drunk driver is indeed dangerous while driving, but not while stopped on the road­ side by the police. Even when an intoxicated person lawfully has in his car an object that could be used as a weapon, it requires imagination to conclude that he is presently Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone Mountaineer log homes • Affordable • Attractive • Energy Efficient U-BUILD or WE BUILD Ray McJunkin DELTON, MICHIGAN • 623-5269 H astings Is avings & Doan 948-8051 Palm Reading ... by licensed minister Call 948-2461 136 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" Your “Local” Savings & Loan Association is "Well and Healthy." We are committed to investing our savings funds in the financing of Residential Properties in our local community, Hastings and Barry County. STATEMENT OF CONDITION June 30,1S83 ASSETS: Real Estate Mortgage Loans Other Nan-Mortgage Loans Real Estate Owned Real Estate Held for Redemption Stock - Federal Home Loan Bank Stock - O. & H. Service Corporation Government Securities Cash on Hand and in Banks Office Building & Equipment - Depreciated Prepayment - F.S.L.I.C. Deferred Charges TOTAL ASSETS: $26,228,011.52 211,852.59 80,437.74 48,910.20 277,600.00 30,000.00 2,721,617.41 1,589,847.21 366,596.65 45,547.85 23,583.77 $31,624,004.94 LIABILITIES: Deposit Accounts Loan: in Process Other Liabilities Deferred Income Specific Reserves General Reserves TOTAL LIABILITIES: $29,290,008.39 4,215.23 40,337.61 28,670.72 13,978.29 2,246,794.70 $31,624,004,94 State of Michigan).. County of Barry) dangerous.” The search of Long’s car "and the con­ tainers within it based on nothing more than reasonable suspicion," wrote the dissenting justices, “cannot be sustained without doing violence to the requirements of the Fourth Amendment.” Justice John Paul Stevens, in a separate dissenting opinion, wrote that the case “raises profoundly significant questions concerning the relationship between two soveriegns — the State of Michigan and the United States of America. Brennan reasoned that the court was "presuming that adequate state grounds are not independent” of federal law, unless it clea-ly appears otherwise. “I cannot accept the court’s decision to...presume that adequate state grounds are intended to be dependent on federal law unless the record plainly shows otherwise. I must therefore dissent,” wrote Brennan. Club members are busy reading Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes says it will take some time before she knows how her office will react to the high court’s decision. Though Long was sentenced here to two years probation for possession of marijuana, he has reportedly not finished that sentence. Hughes points out that Long was sentenced for possession of the marijuana that was found in both the front seat and the trunk. If the Michigan State Supreme Court rules that the trunk search was illegal, says Hughes, Long could conceivably return to Barry County to be tried a second time, but only for possession of the marijuana found in the front seat. Or the case could once again be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court Or the State Supreme Court could rule that the trunk search was legal, and let stand the lower court’s conviction. ___— Hastings woman graduates Anne Kessenich, 606 W. Green St., received a bachelor of science degree in home economics, graduating magna cum laude from the University 01 Dayton. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kessenich. The University of Dayton awarded 1,893 associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees at the first two commencement exer­ cises of the 1982-83 academic year. On Dec. 18, 1982, 526 received degrees, and on April 24, 1,367 received degrees. “Apples on Parade” to be featured at county fair Ginny Ebers, director of communications for the Michigan Apple Committee, will demonstrate five dif­ ferent dishes made with apples during Ladies Day of fair week. The demonstration will take place July 21, at 1:36 p.m., in the rest tent. Following the apple demonstration, there will be a flower arranging demonstration at 3 p.m. Diane Williams from Barlow Florists will demonstrate various flower arrangements. because of the need to ensure good rail transportation for industry in the future. Welborn also said that the state govern­ ment is looking into helping a soybean processing plant get started in Michigan, but the biggest obstacle is how to get rid of 1,600 tons of soybean meal a day. He sqid that OreIda’s Greenville plant would be a good market for soybean oil. Welborn said that the state is also trying to bring or start a cheese plant in the state. Michigan, he said, has a trainable work force and that is helping to bring businesses back from the South. “The other thing we have going for us is water,” he continued. “They are having an awful lot of trouble in the Sunbelt states with adequate supplies of water.” He told the local citizens that the new By Wednesday of last week 61 members of the Dynamite DinosaurReading Club at Hastings Public Library had read 530 books Since the club continues until August 20, there is still plenty of time for boys and girls to join. So far 94 boys and girls have signed up by pinning their dinosaur cutouts to the large "Dinosaur Land” poster on the library bulletin board. For each book read, a segment of the reader’s dinosaur tail is colored in so the bulletin board is already becoming quite colorful. Twenty-seven youngsters have received their reading club pins for reading five or more books while ten have read 15 or more books and received a certificate for an icecream cone at the Cone Zone. The nine "champion readers so far have read 16,17, 18,19, 20, 22, 24, 33, and 47 books respectfully. Club members are asked to read books at their own reading level and on many different subjects, both fiction and fact. "The library’s collection of children’s books is a fine one,” said librarian Eileen L. Oehler. "Through a gift of the Friends of the Library, we have just added a number of recent award-winning children’s books - the Newbery and Caldecott winners and honor books for 1982 and 1983.” “In addition we are now processing some of the books that wili be featured in WNVCTV's Reading Rainbow program, a new PBS children's television series to encourage their summer reading, " she said„“The programs begin on Jull 11 at 10:30 a.m. and repeat at 6 pm. for a three week period. Social Sen-ices budget was good because the final S43 million approved cannot be used by the department without legislative approval This gives the legislature better control he said He said that the new budget does not give an economic increase in welfare benefits Welborn also said that the new budget gives more money for education that the governor recommended. Discussing the recall effort against Jet ski, paddle boat race set A Jet Ski and Paddle Boat race day will be held July 31 at 11 a.m. at the Yankee Springs State Park on Gun Lake The day is sponsored by Harrisons True Value Hardware of Middleville. Proceeds of the races wili go to benefit the Barry County Sheriffs Depart­ ment Divers Fund. There will be trophies for first, second and third places for the jet ski and paddle boat winners. There will be a $10 pre-entry fee for each event and $5 for each event thereafter. The fee jumps to $15 the day of the race. There will be a $20 entry fee for bad boat competition. Jet ski classes include 440 stock, 550 stock, powder puff and open class. Pre­ registration can be done at Harrisons Hardware before July 31. Life jackets, helmets and tennis shoes are required for all participants. All participants must sign waivers and all entrants in the power boat must purchase insurance. Those under 18 must have parent of legal guardian sign a waiver. Loan Association of Hastings, Michigan, at the close of business, June 30, 1983. 136 E. State Street Hastings. Michigan 802 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa. Michigan INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP Office — Livonii. Michigan Founded 1938 RON MILLER 1616 S. Hanover Hastings, Ml 945-3879 is for people who make their own investment decisions. Independent-minded investors like to make their own trading decisions. They like to decide what securities to buy, when to buy them, and how many shares to trade. And they don’t like to pay for investment research and advice they don’t need. 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These experienced brokerage professionals are trained to promptly execute and confirm your trades. They do not solicit orders. Computer workshop planned The Cooperative Ex­ tension Service will sponsor a computer workshop July 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Lakewood High School. Irene Hathaway, Ex­ tension Resource Management Specialist, will be the resource person for the day. Participants will have hands on experience in using various software, printers and doing some financial management via the computer. The class is limited to 20 individuals. For reser­ vations, call the extension office, (948-8038). Cost of the class is $15 a person. WE MAY BE ABLE TO REDUCE YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS A New Service for Investors... 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Member FDIC Come see us for an application, Details and Procedure — �The Hastings Banner—Thursday, July 14, 1983, Page 6 Woodland News Mr. and Mrs. Ken McCurdy and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reynolds spent a week at the cottage of Leo and Dorine DeMonde at Houghton Lake recently. After leaving Houghton Lake, the McCurdys went to Grand Rapids where they spent a week with their daughter, Karen McCurdy, and helped her remodel her house. Paul and Sharon Halladay of New Jersey spent some time during June in Woodland with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Dalton. While they were here, the Halladays left their three daughters, Kim, Kristen and Karrie, with th" Daltons and attended a food­ processors convention in New Orleans. After returning to Woodland from the convention, Mr. Halladay stayed with family until after the Fourth of July holiday. He then left his family with his in-laws and returned to New Jersey. Mrs. Halladay and the girls will stay most of July and drive home. Kilpatrick Church Adult Christian En­ deavor group held their annual potluck picnic at the Woodland Park last Saturday evening. Special guests were Dilmond and Bessie Frantz, Clyde and Doreen Shoemaker, and Sharon Halladay and two of her three daughters, Kristen and Karrie. There was no meeting, no reports, and no program. The food and fellowship in the very pleasant surroundings were enjoyed by all of the 30 people who came to the picnic. Invitations for the August 20 wedding of Diane Cowley and Douglas MacKenzie arrived from the printer last week and both families are busy preparing mailing lists. Diane and Douglas graduated from Lakewood High School in 1981. Douglas has attended Michigan Tech at Houghton in the Upper Peninsula for two years and will continue to do so next year. Dianr has been a student at Lansing Community College for two years, but she lias transferred to Michigan Tech for her junior and senior years. Both the prospective bride and groom are studying electrical engineering. The wedding will be held at Zion Lutheran Church. Woodland Lions Club is planning a ladies night to be held next week at their den. This special mid-summer meeting is to meet and honor the two young ladies who are guests in Woodland area homes for the summer as part of Linns International Youth Exchange. The girls are Minna Eromen, 17, from Rantasalmi, Finland, who is staying at the home of Pastor and Mrs. Tim Rothfuss, and Tiina Valikangas from Kerne, Finland, who is staying at the home of Rev. Pamela Owens. The girls are going to be with us for six weeks. Several trips and tours have been planned for them by the host families and other interested local people. The trips will include a tour of the state capital in Lansing and a tour of the Oldsmobile plant, as well as visits to Finnish settlements in the U.P. Lions Club members are also working to prepare for the ham dinner they plan to hold on July 23. The Michigan State Lions’ Sightmobile will be in the Woodland Park that day, and it is still uncertain whether or not a bloodjjressure clinic will be held in Floor coverings of yesteryear by Catherine Lucas conjunction with the Sightmobile. If it can be arranged, the blood pressure clinic will be there, too. Tom and Doris Niethamer held a goingaway dinner at their home Sunday for Gene and Nadia Rising. The Risings are soon leaving to return to Arizona where they have a business. Guests at the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. David Niethamer and family, Andrea Coates, LaVerne and Jean Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stannard, and Mrs. Ruth Niethamer. Seventeen people were at the dinner. Zion Lutheran Church is planning to conduct a garden produce exchange during the summer. It will be at the same time each week as the food pantry is open. That is every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p m. and every Friday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Liz Bursley is serving as coordinator for the exchange. It is hoped that the exchange might be expanded through the Lakewood Community Council soon to serve a larger part of the community. Willis and Barbara Dalton, their daughter Sharon Halladay and granddaughters, Kristen and Karrie Halladay, Mrs. Dalton’s sister, Claudia Matthews, and her grand­ daughter, Karen Williams, went to a Cotton family reunion at the home of Lynwood Cotton in Lansing on Sunday. Lynwood Cotton is a cousin of Darbara Dalton. Mrs. Dalton said that there were fewer people at the reunion than there have been in previous years and that none came from a very great distance this yea”. However, it was a nice day in Lansing and they had a very pleasant afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Enness arrived at their home near Woodland Tuesday evening last week from their winter home in Englewood, Fla. Their return was delayed this year because of a series of medical treatments Mr. Enness was taking. Immediately after the final treatment, they left Sarasota for Michigan. They had buck trouble on the way north, as well as tire trouble on the large travel trailer they were hauling with them. All of their friends and family were very glad when they finally arrived safely. The weekend after their return, the Earl Ennesses attended an Enness family reunion on Sunday at Pear! Lake public park and beach in Sheridan. This was the 57th annual reunion of the brothers and sisters of Mr. Enness and their families. The Enness family reunion is always on the second Sunday in July. Marvin and Ella Kantner also attended the reunion, as did their daughter and her husband, Tamara and Jim Seyster, and the Kantners’ granddaughters, Amy and Nicole, from Grand Rapids were there, too. Following the picnic at Pearl Lake, Mr. and Mrs. Enness took their granddaughters, Amy and Nicole Seyster, and went to Houghton Lake with their trailer to camp for a few days. Garold and Mercedeth McMillen spent a week touring with their trailer and visiting relatives. They left Woodland and went to Sunrise Lake where the McMillen family has a cabin. After two nights at Sunrise Lake KEYBOARD WORLD 3815 So. Division, Grand Rapids, Michigan with the rest of the McMillen family, they went on to Interlochen where they spent two days traveling the small peninsula and the big peninsula. From Interlochen, Mr. and Mrs. McMUlen went to East Jordan where they visitea their grandson, Robin McMillen, one night. Next they went to Grayling where they spent two nights on the AuSable River. The weather was perfect and Mrs. McMillen said the Traverse Bay was a sermon in color. They enjoyed a steak fry and bon fire with Rex and Marion McMillen before returning to Woodland on Friday. Harold and Arlene Yerty of Indio, Calif., who are in Michigan for the summer, traveled with the McMillens during the week they were away from Woodland. Judy Sarver has returned to her duties as music director at Woodgrove Parish Church after spending two weeks at the Blackwood School of Music in Murray, Kentucky. The school is sponsored by the Blackwood Brothers who sang in Hastings a few months ago. While Judy was at the school, she en­ joyed a trip to the Blackwood Homecoming in Mempiiis. Tenn. Judy says that she learned a lot while she was at the special religious music school. She attended classes and had private voice lessons from Bobby Clark who has sung tenor with the nationally-known group known as the "Cathedrals”. A lot of doors opened to Judy al the school if she chooses to go farther with a career in music. Lake Odessa News: Mrs. John Harkness of Wheeler visited her father, Lance Brooke, on Friday. His health is not too good and he has assistance at his home. The Village of Lake Odessa and Odessa Township have received approval for their joint housing rehabilitation grant, according to Housing Coordinator Cheryl Storey. This grant will be for the repair and weatherization of homes belonging to low and moderate income families This is the third grant for the village. The first two were for village projects only. Flossie Curtis of Woodland was the hostess when the Past Noble Grand Club met at her home Friday. The business meeting was held and included election of officers for the new year. President is Viola Henry; vice president, Hildred Rossetter; secretary, Flossie Curtis; and treasurer, Estella Robinson, with Edith Stemm as chaplain. A social afternoon and games followed the close of the meeting. Several classes of the Lake Odessa High School have held reunions this year. The 1921 class held their reunion at the Lakewood United Methodist Church with a dinner. Bertha Allen and Bernice Duffy were ap­ pointed officers for the next reunion in two yehrs. Classmates attending were Wilma (Hunt) Coe of Ionia; Bernice (Reed) Howard of Detroit; Lorita (Weipert) Jewel of Coldwater; Bernice (Rodgers) Duffy of Kalamazoo; Sherman Lepard of Caledonia; and Bertha (Begerow) Allen, Uceba (Daniels) Thomas, and Susie (Classic) Hansbarger, all of Lake Odessa. Mabel Lepard, York Duffy and Lorita Jewel were guests, Dorothy (Thomas) Hosmer of Largo, Fla. was unable to attend. These classes were from the local high school when there was only one school building and long before the Lakewood School District was organized. The 1915 class of Lake Odessa ir the only one that has met every year since their 25th reunion and will be meeting the last Satur­ day in August again this yeai. Mrs. Reginald Dunnigan, Mrs. Kenneth Raymond and Mrs. Donald Wellfare of Hastings were Saturday visitors of Mrs. Gene Shade aud family and attended the "Art in the Park”. Brandi and Shawn Raymond, who spent several days at the Shade home, attended the fair and “Art in the Park", and then returned to their mother's home. The Lakewood High School Band, the vocal group of the Vagabonds, plus their in­ structor, parents, and others who made the trip and tour to Europe, are home and report an interesting time with all ha.ing something special to remember. The swimming program at Jordan Lake is in full swing under the supervision of Curt Johnson. He reports there are ten young persons working at the beach with him and all are life guards with five of them certified as water safety instructors. More sand has been added to the beach and other work was done to improve the beach facilities. Much of the work has been done by volunteers. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Shade, daughter Joni Fairbrother, and her children, Jason and Betsy, of Lowell were Sunday visitors of their aunt, Ruth Peterman. Other callers during the weekend were Brandon Shade of Lansing, Peggy Dunnigan, Jane Raymond and children, Mrs. Don Wellfare of Hastings, and Mrs. Gene Shade and sons. Terry Jordan, a farmer of the Woodland area for 22 years, Linda Flowers of Clarksville, formerly of Lansing, and Bill Marshall have joined the Lakewood Real Estate firm, located on Jordan Lake Street, after completing their training sessions. The Blue Star Mothers made plans at their July meeting for serving supper to the veterans from the Battle Creek hospital who will be attending the Ionia Free Fair on August 2. The group will not hold a meeting during August. Reine Peacock accompanied Sisters Magdalena and Margaret of Wright to Westphalia to visit the Harry Peacock family. Sister Sheila joind them Thursday and accompanied them home Friday evening. Larry and Bonnie (Eckman) Balli of Jakarta, Indonesia, who are here on vacation, announced the birth of a daughter, Jessica Lee, born May 23 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She weighed eight pounds and 14 ounces. The couple have a son, Joshua, at home. Grandparents are Don and Adeline Eckman of rural Woodland and Estelle Boyce of Kalamazoo. The Balli family plans to retu-n to Indonesia in August. Coming to^astlngs BARRY COUNTY FAIR • July 17 to 23 • SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS on Major Brand Names H astings Is FUN and ENJOYMENT for the ENTIRE FAMILY! NEW ORGANS WITH: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ STARTING FROM $995°° One finger chords 2 Full keyboards Automatic drummer Sustain Piano Walking bass Computerized background effects ★ Free delivery ★ Free lessons NO MONEY DOWN! LOW INTEREST TO QUALIFIED BUYERS! Come and See Us at... COMMUNITY BUILDING avings & Hoan ^Keuboa/tdQVo/tW Phone $516) 243-1211 "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" • Statement Savings 1. 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IT’S A BOY Helen and Patrick Diamond, Ver­ montville, July 5,2:33p.m., 5 lbs. 7 ozs.; Kim and Larry Hayes, Hastings, July 6,8:31 a.m., 7 lbs. 7 ozs.; Daniel and Kathryn Price, Middleville, July 7, 3:45 a.m., 6 lbs. 1 os.; Scott and Cindy Hubbard, Hastings, July 11, 12:05 p.m., 8 lbs. 1 oz.; John and Carolyn Steensma, Middleville, July 12, 8:22 a.m., 7 lbs. 13*4 ozs. ‘Cook of the Week’, cont. Family heritage and family traditions are important to Pat. Because her maiden name is Bell, she enjoys collecting bells and has amassed 40 to 50 different ones. She’s also been told by relatives that Alexander Graham Bell can be traced to the family tree. When it’s birthday lime at the Williams home, Pat traditionally serves the cake on a crystal pedestal cake plate that had belonged to her grandmother, the late Agnes Chipman Bell of Cloverdale. Another tradition Pat continues is making a three-layered Normandy cake for every family birthday celebration. The cake is one of her favorite recipes which she shares with readers this week. “My mother used to make the cake for birthdays and 1 can remember having it ever since I was a little girl in the 1940s. During World War II when things were rationed, my mother would be careful to save enough sugar to have enough to make the Normandy cake for birthdays.” When Pat married, she decided to carry on the Normandy cake tradition, but says “the first time was a real flop. I only used 1tablespoon of butter .instead of four like the recipe called for.” Chocolate Frosting Pat suggests making a double batch of this frosting for the three-layer cake. Mix in Older given: 2-cups powdered sugar, 3Tablespoons Pet milk, 2-squares of melted chocolate, 1 3-oz. pkg. Philadelphia cream cheese, Ingredients 4-Tablespoons butter, 24-cups See Exciting... MICHIGAN Colt Stake RACING Wed., July 20 MAIN OFFICE AND DRIVE-IN 1:30 P.M. Located al . 136E State St.. Hastings OPEN Mon. thru Thur*. 9 to 4 30 p m Friday* 9:00 to 6 00 p m Phone 945-9561 sugar, 3-eggs, 2-teaspoons vanilla, 2teas poons baking powder, 4 1-oz. squares of chocolate, 14-cups milk, and 2*4-cups flour. Cream butter, add egg yolks and cream again. Add one-half of the sugar. Alternate flour and milk. Add melted chocolate and vanilla. Beat egg whites and then add remaining sugar, folding sugar into egg white mixture. Combine egg white mixture with chocolate mixture. Add baking powder, sprinkling over the top and folding in. Makes a three-layer cake. (Pat uses 9-inch greased and flourcu round cake pans). Bake at about 375-degrees for about about 25 minutes or until top of cake springs back when touched. Use chocolate for filling between layers. Pat’s Normandy Cake TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU WITH DRIVE-IN FACILITIES! LAKE ODESSA OFFICE -------------- o--------------- Hostings, Michigan “TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: • • • • • • • • Marriage Licenses Donald Miller, Alto, 23 and Sharon Peake, Hastings, 18. Mark Eldred, Hastings, 18 and Colleen McQuern. Hastings, 25. Dwight Hammond, Sr., Delton, 46 and Rosemary Kerber, Delton, 31. Carl Aspinall, Freeport, 37 and Karen VanDenburg, Freeport, 29. Mervin Nichols, Hastings, 21 and Teressa Hill, Penn., 19. Bradley Siebers, Wise., 27 and Deborah Cooper, Wise., 32. 136 E. State Street Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! Such As: WURUTZER, CONN, GULBRANSEN Imported floorcloths, rugs, and carpets were used to cover the floorboards in the homes of a few well-to-do Americans; but before 1823, floors in most American homes were nothing more than unfinished wooden boards, kept clean and white by laborious scrubbing with fine white sand or fuller's earth. In some houses, particularly in kitchens, tavern barrooms, schoolrooms, and other messy areas, the sand was spread over the clean floor and left there for a few days or even an entire week. When first put down, the sand was swept into decorative patterns — scrolls, feathers, or herringbones. The depth of the sand covering is undocumented, and certainly varied from house to house. Late in the 18th century, some people began to seal their floors with paint varnish or wax. Once these treatments were in­ troduced, the advantages were quickly realized. Il preserved the wood, filled the cracks, and saved hard scrubbing. White lead color was widely used. Paint was also used to simulate more expensive floor coverings. Entry-hall floors were painted green to look like canvas floorcloth; floors were stenciled in imitation of carpets, using striped, floral or medallion designs. Spatter-painted floors were a late 19th century phenomenon. For those who could afford them, several kinds of imported and domestic floor coverings were available in the 1700s, and both quantity and quality of variety in­ creased significantly in the next hundred years. A few Oriental carpets were imported early on, primarily from Smyrna, in Turkey. The bold designs and vivid colors of these rugs were copied by carpetmakers in both England and France. It is difficult to distinguish between the two. Rugs and carpets in Oriental styles were always ex­ pensive and available only to a fortunate few. Even before the Revolution, American merchants were importing British handknotted Axminster and loom-woven carpets. Both the cut-pile Wiltons and the looped-pile Brussels carpets were woven in strips 27 inches wide, and borders were available. The Lowell Manufacturing Co. of Massachusetts had 68 hand-operated carpet looms in operation by 1833. Imported wool carpet warps were valued at $1 a yard, and Brussels, $2 a yard. Three-ply carpet was introduced in England in 1824, and became immediately popular. It was firmer and more durable than two-ply. Early samples of the more expensive Brussels and Wilton are rare today. Rags were used in tabby-woven carpets. The large scale home production of rag carpets is a direct result of the availability of factory-spun cotton warp yarns in the 19th century. Rag carpets were used by the more frugal folk who liked to “use up everything”. Shaker communities have made rag rugs since the early 19th century. In the latter half of the 18th century, small rugs were used to protect expensive carpets from excessive wear, particularly around beds, in doorways, in front of fireplaces where folks congregated to warm them­ selves. People without carpets adopted the idea of small rugs to provide warmth and color in exactly these same areas in their homes. By the end of the 19th century, some used small rugs exclusively in small arrangements to cover entire room floors. They were called “scatter” rugs, a reflection certainly of their haphazard arrangement. Many scatter rugs were exquisite examples of handmade patchwork, em­ broidery. applique, knitting, shirring, hooking, and braiding. The fine white floorboards so desired by 18th century Americans were very difficult to maintain, and rugs were used by all who could afford them. Some straw matting was used before the Revolution, and its popularity increased after 1785 when it could be imported directly from India or China. This straw matting was used exclusively as a cool floor covering in summer, while others used its year round. When spread wall-to-wall and tacked down, it could be used beneath carpets in winter and exposed in the summer. Painted floorcloth made of canvas was a more decorative floor covering than straw matting. When painted in imitation of marble of tesselated floors, floorcloth was most often used in entry halls, although plain green floorcloth was advertised for this purpose. Many times floorcloth was painted in imitation of carpets, with designs ranging from simple to bold designs of medallions with borders fitted precisely to the shape of the room. When studying paintings that illustrate early floor coverings, it is often impossible to tell if one is seeing a woven carpet or a painted simulation. Although some used floorcloths in primary rooms, they were most often found in areas where a durable, waterproof surface was needed. Pantries, summer-houses, sleighs, carriages, and under church pews were usually covered by floorcloths. The invention of linoleum in 1863 eventually replaced floorcloths. By 1850, carpets were no longer considered a luxury and the labor of scrubbing floors had been replaced by carpet beating and moth prevention. Because there was no way to clean carpets other than beating the dust and dirt out, these treasures are rarely found in good condition. I’m happy they are now reproducing these lovely room-size carpets in varied designs, to lend charm and at­ mosphere to our antique decor of today. Association HASTINGS BARRY COUNTY FAIR Fast, close, exciting harness racing action wed.. July 20 at 1:30............ Colt Stakes Races thurs., July 21 at 1:30............ Overnight FRi.. july 22 at i :3o................... Overnight Races Races �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, July 14,1983. Page 7 Writings from local pens COMMISSION ORDER CFI-104.82A Margaret Vincent Estep’s poems (This is a continuing series featuring the writing of members of a local creative writing class held al Hidden Valley in con­ junction with the Hastings Adult Education program. The class is taught by Karen Kimball.) To far-off shores I’ve never touched, But to my heart I would have clutched. ILLUSORY BROOK by Margaret Vincent Estep The babbling brook rolls on its way. Its strong voice singing out so gay. Or it might rant and rave and roar, And sound like it was going to war. About the Author Margaret Vincent Estep is a prolific poet and an accomplished pianist. Writing is a creative outlet for her interest in words. She has attended class since its inception and has brought to it her love of music and talent for rhyming. She enjoys the challenge to create, the discipline, and the stimulation she receives from class. The following is only a part of the volumes of poetry she has written. You feel good when your friend down the hall Gets on the phone and gives you a call. Feelings of appreciation find their way When someone says "have a happy day". Search out mysteries of the lands. And feel the touch of others hands. Caress the faces true and kind. And form a bondage that would bind. you get feelings of anger when you're told you are wrong. You have feelings of wanting when . you hear a love song. Feelings of frustration sweep ; through your mind When someone to you says a word ; unkind. So, as the brook sings sweetly every day Or grumbles loudly on its way, My pipe dreams know no bounds As I hear imaginary sounds. io, when you feel your feelings Feelings by Margaret Vincent Estep Feelings are when your mom and your dad Put their arms around you when you’re sad. The feel of the thrill of your first bailgame, And you go home feeling sore and lame. Remember that feelings can tear you apart Sending arrows of joy or despair through your heart. But the best feelings that you will find Are the feelings that heel and the feelings that bind. I might choose to write an essay, Or write a little ditty. 1 might choose to dream and languish And from my mind all thoughts banish. Or I might travel far and wide, Going around the world, Entertain a sweet, pleasant thought. Or dream about what I have bought. Serious thoughts might enter my mind, Or thoughts of a gorgeous man. 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One dollar off total : • • • • There is no obligation to you. u • Challenge 3068 #700 Steal *119“ • Challenge 3008 #701 ,«i«.... *149H • HNP Ag-Doers 3068*107°° There is no insincerity In sweet silent thoughts. These thoughts are as bread to the wise; They are given in no disguise. You have feelings of just feeling good When someone does something that you thought you could. 4.A3 PRE-HUNG ENTRY DOORS: No silence quite as melodious As sessions of silent thoughts. The mind is free of pretension. There is no thought of regression. When on the bed of death you lie And have the feeling that you’re going to die. It’s then you feel that you want to pray. "Thank you for blessings”, to God you say. SERVING SUNDAY, JULY 17th Cash & Carry SALE! Sessions of sweet silent thoughts Are a reflection of wisdom. They send me high above a cloud. Surrounding my mind in a shroud. The flower^ in your garden grow in profusion; Give you a feeling of an illusion Of up in Heaven what it might be, And the longing increases for what you will see. doubts if any new projects will be added to the Hastings Rotary, but did note he would like to see added emphasis placed on existing programs. McConnell said he is looking forward to his new position. “It's a good group of people,” McConnell said of the Hastings Rotary. "They are all community oriented and low-key in terms of expecting a lot of attention for what they do. "This is a service club. These are people who enjoy the community and don’t expect a pat on the back for what they do.” The function of a Rotary president is to provide leadership to the 28 various com­ mittees and to the Rotary Board. The president also sees that Rotary International guidelines are followed and that various organizational duties are carried out. SAVE NOW during our Summertime My youth could come into the picture, Surrounded by a frame Of happy childhood times and fun. Of accomplishments I had done. And though your feelings to the first child cling All the joy in the world the next ones bring. To feel bare, soft skin brings a smile to your face; You even have feelings when the floor you pace. Lynn T. McConnell, DDS has succeeded Charley Johnston as president of the Hastings Rotary. McConnell’s term as president began July 1 and will last until June 30, 1984. McConnell joined the Hastings Rotary in 1975 and has served on five committees in­ cluding the scholarship and sergeant-ofarms committees. He was-elected to the Hastings Rotary Board in 1981. He graduated from the University of Detroit Dental School in 1970 after his pre­ dental studies at Michigan State. He belongs to the American Dental Association, the Michigan Dental Association, the West Michigan Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry. McConnell, who came to Hastings in 1970, said he plans on following the outlines setforth by the district Rotary. He said he • DELTON, MICHIGAN • by Margaret Vincent Estep The sessions of sweet silent thoughts Close the door of my mind To noises, clatter and voices, Giving me a profusion of choices. The ecstasy of getting married one day — All the hopes and the joys send a ray Of feelings you’ve not fell before. In marriage you feel you have opened the door. McConnell selected as new Rotary president M.C. Pole Building Supply The Sessions of Sweet Silent Thoughts When in your hand your diploma is put. You feel “in the door” you have “put your foot”. To feel the security of your first full-time job; To get it you stood in line and battled the mob. his gavel to the new club president, Lynn McConnell. The Natural Resource* Commission, ot its meeting on Dec­ ember 4. 19?', under lhe outhority of Ad 165, P.A. 1929. os omended. ond Act 230. P.A. 1925. os omended. ordered fhot ♦or the period beginning April 1. 1982, ond ending March 31. 1984, no person shall take, or attempt to take, any species of troul or salmon from any of th* waters of this state except by hook and line during the open season prescribed, and within lhe minimum size limits and maximum possession limits in­ dicated below. Statewide open seasons on all streams and designated trout lakes shall be from the last Saturday in April through September 30 (longer on waters designated by th-> Director for extended fishing under Act 165) on all trout and salmon. Statewide open seasons on oil other inland lakes and the Greet Lakes shall be any time for all trout and salmon. Size limits shall be 8 inches on Lower Peninsula streams, 7 inches on Upper Peninsula streams, ond 10 inches on lakes. The doily POSSESSION limit for trout and salmon shall be 5 fish singly or in combination but no more than 3 lake trout or splake. except that on additional 5 brook or brown troul may be taken from streams from the last Saturday in April through September 30 only ond no more than 2 lake trout or splake may be taken from Lake Michigan or its tributary streams. This ordnr amends and supersedes Natural Resources Commission Order CFI-104.82 doted December 4, 1981. are in doubt And them, from the housetops, you would like to shout. Don’t let the outcome get you down ‘Cause on another's face you could put a frown. How you feel when you get your first bike; Now you know that you don't have to hike. Oh your first girlfriend you feel soft, silken hair; That makes you know that you feel that you care. Charley Johnston, left, the head of the Hastings Rotary for the past year, hands STATEWIDE TROUT and SALMON REGULATIONS You get feelings of joy and delight When the neighbor kid successfully flys his kite. Frontiers of my mind seek to explore. To sail the world and open doors. To seek out foreign scents an*l smells. Be lifted up and hear the bells. Other days it whispers a sweet song. I'm lulled to sleep and I am gone (Under authority of Act 165, P.A. 1929 and Act 230, P.A. 1925, as amended) order if your call is long distance to us. Over 1OO years combined experience ... eager to serve just you! A POLE BUILDING ata SUPPLY Pine Lake Road and M-43, Delton, Michigan Compare our Prices. — You’ll be glad you did Pioneer Building Systems 380 Fair Street Ferndale, Michigan 48220 Call Collect 313 398-9798 phone 623-8101 or 623-5181 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon �The Hastings Banner—Thursday, July 14, 1983, Page 8 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF KENT JOSEPH WILLIAMS. PLAINTIFF. VS BEVERLY L. WILLIAMS. DEFENDANT. FILE NO. 78-35435-DM ORDER FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE C. Ronald Von Buren P-21709 Attorney for Plaintiff David A. Dimmers Attorney for Defendant AT A SESSION OF SAID COURT HELD IN THE COURTHOUSE IN THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS. MICHIGAN ON THE 15th DAY OF JUNE. 1983; PRESENT: HONORABLE JUDGE BOUCHER. CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the following described property be sold at public sale to the highest t idder on the 3rd day of August. 1983, at 10:30 o'clock in the forenoon of the some day at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hostings. Michigan. NW FRL 'A Sec 31-3.8, Ex com at NW cor th S 83 rods along W Sec line, th E 851 ft para to N Sec in th N 83 rds parra to W Sec Ln. th W along N Sec In to pob. Ex par 246 ft E & W by 387 ft N 8 S SE cor Also ex S '/> NW frl 'A Sec 31-3-8. Hastings Township. Barry County. Michigan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT the following Notice of Sale shall be published in the Has­ tings Banner newspaper for once each week for six succes­ sive weeks prior to the date of sale and shall be posted at least six weeks or 42 days prior to the sale and displayed in three pub­ lic places in the City of Hostings. Michigan and posted In three public places in the Township of Hastings. Barry County. Mich. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE ON FORECLOSURE Public notice is hereby given, that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Order of Sale entered by the Circuit Court for the County of Kent, State of Michigan on the 8th day of November. 1982 in favor of Joseph Williams against Beverly L. Williams. I shall offer for sole to the highest bidder, at a public sale to be held at the East door of the Barry County Court­ house on the 3rd day of Aug.. 1983 at 10:30 o'clock in the fore­ noon. the following described real estate: NW frl 'A Sec 3-3-8. Ex com at NW cor th S 83 rods along W Sec line, th E 851 ft para to N Sec In th N 83 rds parra to W Sec In. th W along N Sec In to pob. Ex per 246 fl E & W Dy 387 ft N & S SE cor Also ex S *A NW frl 'A Sec 31-3-8, Hostings Township. Barry County. Michigan. There shall be a six (6) month redemption period. Total lien to be foreclosed is $9,000.00 plus costs and attor­ ney fees. C Ronald Von Buren P-21709 Attorney for Plaintiff 1005 4th Ave. ’ Lake Odessa. Ml. 48849 GEORGE V. BOUCHER CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE APPROVED BY: David A. Dimmers Attorney for Defendant DRAFTED BY: C. Ronald Von Buren P-21709 Attorney for Plaintiff 1005 4th Ave. Lake Odessa. Ml. 48849 616-374-8823 Examined. Countersigned 8 Entered DOROTHY DE Win Deputy County Clerk ATTEST: A TRUE COPY DOROTHY DE WITT Deputy County Clerk (7-21) MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE Premises located at: 3845 De­ vine Rd.. Nashville. Michigan. The real estate mortgage given by VENOLA J. FIGEL. for­ merly Venolo J. Cornell, a woman, to Comerico Bonk • Battle Creek, successor in inter­ est to and formerly known as SNB Bonk and Trust, and formerly Security National Bank of Bottle Creek, under dote of April 14, 1978. os recorded Moy 5. 1978. in Liber 235. on page 855 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Mich­ igan. is in default. The amount claimed to be due thereon is $29,598.54. together with interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum from July 7. 1983. NOW. THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage ar.d the statutes in such cose mode and provided, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the premises describ ed herein at public auction at the front entry to the Barry County Building. 210 Court Street. Hos­ tings. Michigan, on the 16th day of August. 1983. at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due on said Mortgage together with the legal costs and charges of sale including the statutory attorney fee. The premises to be sold at said sale are situated in the Township of Castleton, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and fully described os follows, towit: Beginning 40 rods North of the Southwest corner of Sect<on 33. T3N. R7W. thence East 225 feet; thence South 200 feet; thence West 225 feet to a point 200 feet South of the place of beginning; thence North to place of begin­ ning. being In Castleton Town­ ship. Barry County. Michigan. Subject to Oil and Gas Lease re­ corded in Liber 266 on page 264. Subject to Oil and Gas Lease re­ corded in Liber 334 on page 197 and assigned to Pan American Petroleum Cep. in Liber 340 on page 469. The period of timo allowed for redemption is six (6) months from the date of said sale. Dated: July 9. 1983 COMERICA BANK-BATTLE CREEK Successor in interest to Security National Bank of Battle Creek By: Vern J. Steffel. Jr. Its: Attorney 265 Capital Avenue Northeast Battle Creek. Ml 49017 Phone: (616) 962-3545 8-4 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION ANO NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 18,746 Estate of DONNA M. BELLES. Deceased TAKE NOTICE: On August 4. 1983 al 9:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, hearing will be held on the petition of Donald R. Belles for appointment of a Personal Representative, deter­ mination of heirs and a deter­ mination of claims against sold estate. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate must be presented to Donald R. Belles. 902 West Green Street. Hastings, Michigan 49058, and proof thereof filed with the Court on or before November 4. 1983. Notice is fur­ ther given that the estate will thereupon be assigned to per­ sons appearing of record and entitled thereto. David A. Dimmers Pl2793 220 South Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 616-945-9596 July 12. 1983 Donald R. Belles 902 West Green Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 (7-14) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage mode the 21st doy of Aug­ ust. 1974. by Lenay A. Hubbert. KNA Lenay A. Cooper; as mort­ gagors. to the United States of America, os mortgagee, and re­ corded on August 21. 1974. in the office of the Register of Deeds for Borry County, Michigan in Liber 220 of mort­ gages on pages 870-873; on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this Notice fifteen thous­ and. nine hundred eighteen and 64/100 dollars ($15,918.64) prin­ cipal and six hundred twentytwo and 84/100 dollars ($622.84) interest; no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt, or any port of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sole contained in said mort­ gage having become operative by reason of such default; NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on August 18. 1983. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the east front door of the Courthouse in Hostings, Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sole and sold to th highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amounts due and unpaid upon sold mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands and prem­ ises in said mortgage mention­ ed and described, as follows, to-wit: That property located in Borry County in the State of Michigan. Lot 6 of Block 11 of Daniel Striker's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plot thereof. Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period will be six months from the time of such sole. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid at the foreclosure sale plus 9% interest and any unpaid encumbrances on the property from date of sale, dated July 7. 1983. For addition­ al Information, please contact: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through Formers Home Administration. Room 209, 1405 South Harrison Rood. East Lan­ sing. Michigan 48823. Mortgagee. (7-28) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTKE File No. 18 406 Estate of THOMAS W. SMITH, DECEASED TAKE NOTICE: Joyce R. Smith has been appointed Personal Representative of the Eslate of Thomas W. Smith, who died on July 8. 1981. who lived at 1512 Hickory Rood, Bottle Creek, Michigan, and whose Social Security Number was 364-323245. The Will of the Deceased dated February 12, 1976 was admitted to probate. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the personal representative and to the court on or before September 30, 1983. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned to persons appearing of record entitled thereto. Dated; July 5. 1983 VANDERVOORT. COOKE, MCFEE. CHRIST. CARPENTER & FISHER By: Kathleen Fulton Cook P31842 312 American Bank Building Bottle Creek, Michigan 49017 (616)965-1291 Jbyce R. Smith Personal Representative 1512 Hickory Rood Battle Creek. Michigan 49017 (7-14) MJK Architects Engineers Planners — LANSING, MICHIGAN — • ROOF REPAIRS • Hastings Area Schools, Hastings, Michigan JULY 11. 1983 PROJECT 8309 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SINGLE COMTWACT: A sealed proposal is requested for all work of all trades for the project according to Contract Documents prepared by MJK Architects Engineers Planners. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in lhe conditions of a certain mort­ gage mode 23rd doy of March 1973, by William H. Frost ond Joanne M. Frost, husband ond wife, ond assumed by Richard W. Knauss. Jr., ond Dianna J. Knauss. husband and wife: as mortgagors, to lhe United States of America os mortgagee, ond recorded on March 23. 1973. in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Liber 214 of mortgages on pages 250-253; AND a certain mortgage mode the 30th day of July. 1980 by Richard W. Knauss & Dianna J. Knauss. husband ond wife, as mortgagors, to the United States of America, as mort­ gagee. ond recorded on July 30 1980, in the Office of the Regis­ ter of Doeds for Barry County. Michigan in Liber 245 of mort­ gages on pages 935-938; on which mortgages there arc claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this Notice thirty-six thousand, ninety-eight and 37/100 Dollars ($36,098.37) principal and seven thousand, one hundred, fifty-six and 31/ 100 Dollars ($7,156.31) interest; no suit or proceeding at low or In equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by soid mortgages, and the power of sole contained in soid mortgages having become operative by reason of such default; NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on August 25. 1983, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon ot lhe east door of the courthouse in Hastings. Michi­ gan being the place for holding th* Circuit Court for lhe County of Barry, there will be offered for sole and sold to the highest bidder, at public sole, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due ond unpaid upon said mortgages, together with the legal costs and charges of sale provided by law and in said mortgages, the lands ond premises in soid mortgages mentioned and described, as follows, to wit. That property located in Barry County, in the State of Michigan. Lot 30 of the Middleville Downs Addition #2. Village of Middle­ ville, Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plot thereof, Barry County Records. The redemption period will be six months from the time of such sale. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid of the fore­ closure sale plus interest and any unpaid encumbrances on the property from dote of sole, dated July 14, 1983. For addition­ al information, please contact: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through Farmers Home Administration, Room 209, 1405 South Harrison Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823, mortgagee. (8-4) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SAU Default having been made in the terms of a mortgage mode by HAROLD D. MESLER AND BARBARA J. MESLER. his wife 'o MANUFACTURERS HANOVER MORTGAGE CORPORATION dated April 6, 1981 and recorded April 13. 1981, in Liber 248. Page 315, Bo.ry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date thereof for principal and interest the sum of $35.352.44. Under the power of sale contm.ied in said mortgage end pursuant to the statute in such case provided, notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of August 1983, at 10:00 o'clock a.m.. local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder at the East door entrance to the Court House In Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, that being the place where the Cir­ cuit Court of said County is held, of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much as may be necessary tc pay the amount due with interest ot 14 percei.. per annum and all legal costs and charges. Said premises are located In the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and are des­ cribed as: lot II. Block 11 of Lincoln Park Addition, to lhe City of Hostings. Barry Co.. Ml., as recorded In liber 1 of Plats. Page 55. The redemption period is six months from the time of sale. Dated: June 30. 1983 LEITHAUSER AND LEITHAUSER. P.C. 18301 E. 8 Milo Rd., Suite215 East Detroit, Ml. 49021-3263 771-6010 Attorneys for Mortgagee MANUFACTURERS HANOVER MORTGAGE CORPORATION. mortgagee (8-4) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions ©• o certain mot •gage mode the 6th day of Dec­ ember, 1978, by Sharon M. Bell; os mortgagors to the United S.ales ol America as mort­ gagee and recorded on Decem­ ber 6. 1978. in the Office ol the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Liber 239 of mortgages on pages 486-489; on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date ol this Notice twenty thousand, nine hundred, ninety-nine and 06 100 Dollars ($20,999.08) prin­ cipal ond seven hundred, ninetyone and 64 loo Dollars ($791.64) interest: no suit or proceeding ot law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part cl the debt, secur­ ed by soid mortgage, ond the power of sole contained in said mortgage having become oper­ ative by reason of such default; NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given thot on August 11. 1983. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon ot the east door of the Courthouse in Hostings. Mich­ igan. that being lhe place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry there will be offered for sole and sold to lhe highest bidder, ol public sole, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with thu legal costs ond charges ol sale provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage men­ tioned and described, as fol­ lows. to-wit: The property lo­ cated in Barry County, in the State of Michigan. A parcel of lond in the southwest one-quart­ er of Section 26. town 3 north, range 8 west, described a begin­ ning ot a point 1554.5 feet west of lhe north and south onequarter line of said Section 26. soid point of beginning being on the north line of Stole Highway M-79 and soid point also being on the southwest corner of land previously deeded to School Dis­ trict No. 2, thence west along soid north line of said Highway M-79 153 feet, thence north at right angles to said Highway M79, 130 feel, thence east parallel with said Highway M-79 153 feet, thence south ot right angles to soid Highway M-79. 130 feet to the place of beginning. Hostings Township. Borry County, Mich­ igan. The redemption period will be one month from the time of such sale. Property may be re­ deemed by paying the amount of the bid ot the foreclosure sale plus 8'6% interest and any un­ paid encumbrances on the prop­ erty from date of so e. dated June 30. 1983. For odd tional in­ formation please contact: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through Farmers Home Administration. Room 209. 1405 South Harrison Road. East Lan­ sing, Michigan 48823, martaagee. (7-21) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATECOUFT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 18,814 Estate of FRANK A. RIDER. Deceased. Social Security num­ ber 386-10-1185. TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: YOUR INTEREST IN THE MATTER MAY BE BARRED OR AFFECTED BY THE FOLLOWING. TAKE NOTICE: On August 4. 1983 at 9:30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGH­ RIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Neal Philp Rider requesting that The Hostings City Bonk be ap­ pointed Personal Representative of the Frank A. Rider Estate who lived ot 337 W. South Street. Hastings. Michigan and who died June 30.1983; and request­ ing also that the will of the De­ ceased dated June 17. 1983 be admitted to probate and re­ questing also that the heirs at law of said deceased be deter­ mined. Creditors are notified thot copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or befoie October 17. 1983. Notice is further given thot the estate will then be assigned to entitled per­ sons appearing of record. Dote. July 8. 1983 THE HASTINGS CITY BANK By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative: 150 W. Court St.. Hostings. Michigan 49058 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220) Siegel. Hudson. Gee, Shaw & Fisher. 215 5. Church St.. Hastings. Ml. 49058(6)6)945-3495. 7-14 PROJECT: Roof Repairs, Hastings Area Schools. Hastings. Michigan. Project 8309. Proposals will bo received until 2:00 p.m.. Monday, August I. 1983, ot the Administrative Offices. 232 W. Grand, al which timo they will bo publicly opened and read aloud. Proposals received after the timo specified will be returned unopened. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Contract Documents will bo available on or about July 13,1983. Contract Documents are on filo ot the following locations1. Hastings Area Schools. 232 W. Grand, Hostings. Michigan 49058 2. MJK Architects Engineers Planners, 520 Cherry St.. Lansing. Ml 48933 3. Builders Exchanges in Lansing, Detroit. Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo. Tri-Cities 4. F.W. Dodge corporation in Lansing, Detroit. Grand Rapids. Flint, Kalamazoo 5. North Central Michigan Plan Room, 760 Old 27 North. Gaylord. Michigan 49735 6. Northeastern Michigan Plan Room, 1100 N. Bagley, Alpena, Michigan 49707 7. Northern Michigan Plan Service. 905 Curtis Avenue. Petoskey, Michigan 49770 Contract Documents may be obtained only by Bidders from the office of the Architect for a deposit of $25 per set. A maximum of two sets for Bidders will be allowed. Bidders requiring additional sets or other sub-bidders and suppliers wishing bidding documents for their own use during bidding may obtain them from the Architect's office by paying a nonreturnable fee based cn the cost of production andhandling. The minimum charge will be $10.00 and no refunds will be mode. Individual drawing and specification sections will be $2.00 each and a complete set of documents will be $25.00. RID SECURITY: Accompany all proposals by a certified check, bank draft or bid bond in an amount of not less than 5% of the total proposal amount. Successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance. Labor and Moteriol Bonds, each in the amount of the contract RIGHTS RESERVED BY OWNER: The Owner reserves the right to waive any irregutarilies. reject and or all proposals or accept any proposals that, in the opinion of the Owner, will serve their best interests. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: No bid may be withdrawn for a period of 30 days after the opening of bids. Secretory Board of Education Hastings Area Schools Hastings. Michigan tor sale and scld to the highest bidder, at public auction or ven­ due. for the purpose of satis­ Default having been mode in fying the amounts due ond un­ the conditions of a certain mort­ paid upon said mortgage, to­ gage. made the 18th doy of gether with interest thereon at April. 1978, executed by JOE K. ten (10%) percent per annum, DANIEL ond SANDRA L. DANIEL, ond as otherwise specified in husband and wife, os mortgag­ said mortgage, together with ors. to HASTINGS SAVINGS & the legal costs ond charges of LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan sale, including the attorney fees as provided by law and in said corporation, doing business ot mortgage, the lands and pre­ Hastings, Michigan, os mort­ gagee. ond recorded in the Of­ mises in said mortgages men­ fice of the Register of Deeds for tioned ond described as follows to-wit: Barry County, Michigan, on April 19. 1978, in liber 235 of mort­ The North 30 rods o* the South gages. on page 520. on which one half of the Southeast one mortgage there is claimed to be quarter of Section 29. Town 3 due and unpaid at the date of North. Range 8 West. EXCEPT that parcel lying Northeasterly this notice Twenty-seven Thou­ of angling Highway M-37. ALSO sand Seven Hundred Five ond EXCEPT the West 660 feet of the 42/100 ($27,705.42) Dollars for North 30 rods of the South one principal and interest, no suit or half of the Southeast one quorproceeding ot low or in equity having been instituted to recover ter ol soid Section 29 Hostings the debt, or any part of the debt, Township. Barry County. secured by said mortgage, ond Michigan. The length ol redemption the power of sole in said mort­ period under M-S-A. Section gage contained having become operative by reason ol default 27A.3240 C I. (1948) Section Not.ce is hereby given that on 600.3240 is six (6) months. Friday. July 15. 1983. at 2 00 Dated: June 14 1983 o'clock in the afternoon, ot the Richard H. Shaw (P-20304) East front door of the Court Attorney for Hostings Savings & loan House in the City of Hostings that being the place lor holding 215 South Church Street the Circuit Court for the County Hastings. Ml. 49058 of Barry, there will be offered (7-14) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE COMMON COUNCIL JULY II. 1983 Common Council met in reg­ ular session in the City Council Chambers. City Holl. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. July 11. 1983 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Howe presiding. Present at roll call were Coun­ cil Members: Spackman. Jasperse. Gray, Fuhr. Cusack. Bennett and Vaughan. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Spackman. that William Cook's excuse be approved. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Bennett that the minutes of the June 27. meeting be approv­ ed os read ond signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Invoices read: Britten Concrete Const. 4,285.20 Goodyear Bros. Imp. ..1,167.00 Hastings Area Schools . 1,212.70 Marblehead Lime Co... 1.4^9.08 Mich. Municipal League 1,454.00 Reith-Riley Const. Co... 5.531.92 Moved by Spackman, supported by Vaughan that the above in­ voices be approved as read. Yeas: Vaughan, Spackman, Jasperse, Gray, Fuhr. Cusack. Ben­ nett. Absent: Cook. Carried. Moved by J asperse, supported by Cusack that the letter from the Chamber of Commerce to hold the annual sidewalk sale July 29 and 30th, ond to raise money by selling food ot side­ walk sales be approved under the Direction of the Chief a* Po­ lice. Also free parking hath days In the City. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Cusack that the Mayor be ap­ pointed delegate, ond Mike Kiavanich os alternate to attend lhe annual meeting ol the Michigan Municipal League to be held in Grand Rapids at the Amway Grand Plaza September 28. 29 and 30th, 1983 with necessary expenses. Yeas: Bennett, Cusack. Fuhr. Gray. Jasperse, Spackman and Vaughan. Absent: Cook. Carried. John Warren discussed Summerlest to be held August 26 and 27. concerning the Civil War Group who would like to re­ enact the war between lhe Union and Confederates at Tyden Park. They would like to camp ond hold their reenact­ ment scurmish between the monument North to the river bank. They would arrive Friday evening and depart Sunday morning. They would have a couple ol cannons but would only use 7« charges ond nothing would be discharged from the muzzell and no powder kegs would be used, just powder horns. Moved by Vaughan, supported by Spackman to allow the Civil War Group to use Tyden Pork during Summerfest from Friday night thru Sunday morning to re­ enact the scurmish between the Union and Confederate Army, using the area from the monu­ ment to the S shore ol the river. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackman, Jas­ perse. Gray. Fuhr. Cusack. Bon­ nett. Absent: Cook. Carried. Sharrl Wolfe and neighbors were present ot Council with a petition from them concerning a home at 637 E. Walnut St. It staled that the neighborhood boo hod a problem for over two years with It being a gathering place for as many as 15 juveniles at a time. Problems ranged from excessive noise, petty theft, egg throwing, barking doge, throwing burning objects soaked in gas to eyesore condition of the property, causing the market value of near by homes to be lowered. They demand that the Council take immediate action to resolve the situation so thot the neighborhood can go about their daily business without be­ ing harassed or fearful of the destruction of their property and possession. They have complain­ ed to both the humane society and law enforcement and feel they are getting no help at all. Moved by Bennett, supported by Gray that the petition be re­ ceived and placed on file. Yeas: AIL Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Bennett that the above matter be referred to the City Attorney, Chief of Police and Building In­ spector to check It out and re­ port back by the next meeting. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Bennett, supported by Fuhr that the bid from Renner Ford for 1983 Gran Fury 4 door be approved at a cost of $5,466.76 ($12,376.00 minus trade of 1979 Ford and 1979 Buick for $6,907-24) ond authorize the Chief of Police to purchase sold police car. Yeas: Bennett, Cusack, Fuhr, Gray. Jasperse, Spackman and Vaughan. Absent: Cook. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Vaughan that the minutes of the Planning Commission of July 5. be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Ordinance No. 179 read. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Bennett thot the petition for blacktop on Jefferson from Blair St. South to the end of the street, be received and referred to the Street Committee. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Bennett that the petition for Curb and Gutter on Jefferson St. from Blair St. South to end of the street, be received ond referred to the Street CommitYeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Spackman, support­ ed by Gray that the letter from Sheri Swank representing Troop 290 of the Girl Scouts requesting permission for a rollerthon on July 28. (983 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Broadway to Michigan Avenue on State Street Io earn money through pledget to go to Chicago be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Spackman. support­ ed by Jotperse that we recom­ mend they ute the Court House Square instead of State St. for their rollerthon due to interfer­ ence with shoppers and the trees taking up part of the walk. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackman. Jas­ perse. Gray. Fuhr. Cusock ond Bennett. Absent: Cook. Carried. Moved by Spockman. support­ ed by Bennett that the resolution ordering demolition by the City Building Inspector on May 17. 1983 and June 7. 1983 of prop­ erty located at 217 W. Blair be confirmed. Yeas: None. Nays: Bennett. Cusock. Fuhr. Gray. Jasperse. Spackman and Vaughan. Absent: Cook. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Bennett that lhe matter of the above resolution be put off till July 25. giving Mike Hawthorne and Mike Payne two weeks to in­ spect the home and see what has been done ond needs to be done and advise the Council as to the condition at lhe July 25th meeting. Mr. Ainslle slated that after condemnation proceeding have taken place, the minimum standards (all under the new construction code. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackman. Gray, Fuhr. Cusock. Bennett. Absent: Cook. Carried. Moved by Bennett, supported by Gray that the Police report for June be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Councilman Gray stated that she was very upset with Mayor Howe for disclosing matters of a Closed Council Meeting held Sat­ urday, July 2, al 8:30 a.m. to the news media. Said matters only being available by court order. Mayor Howe apologized for dis­ cussing it with the press. Coun­ cilman Jasperse also objected and felt the Information given out by the Mayor to the media was not at all the same os it was discussed by the council In closed session, also that Mayor Howe spoke for the Council be­ fore they hod even hod their mooting. Mayor Howe again analoa lied. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Rood ond approved: Kenneth J. Howe, Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk 7-14 MTICief RMUCKJUBK County of Barry on Proposed Variance Permits Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing on July 19. 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Commission­ er's Room, 117 5. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. Case No. V-20-83 Koren L. Colo, (applicant) 7:30 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gener­ ally lies at 11131 Wildwood Rd.. Shelbyville, will be considered at the site for requesting a var­ iance to enlarge a home occu­ pation namely on adult foster core homo (7-12 people). The East 16 rds. of the West ’A of the Southeast ’A of the North­ east ’A, also the East 16 rds. of the West % of the Northeast 'A of «he Northeast V» lying South of Wildwood Rd., Sec. 8. Orange­ ville Twp. CosoNc. V-21-83 Doreen L. Rairigh. (applicant) 7:40 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gener­ ally Iles at 12000 Marsh Rd., Shelbyville, will be considered as the site for requesting a var­ iance to rent space for a travel trailer. Beginning at the West 'A post of Sec. 5 and running th South 89*09 minutes West. 147.1 ft., th North 0*19 minutes West, 1S8.5 ft., th South 89*45 minutes East. 131.9 ft., th North 53*45 minutes East, 115.7 ft., th South 47*09 minutes East, 2S8.O ft., th West 242.8 ft., to the place of beginning. Above described property being In Sections 5 8 6. Orangeville Twp. Case No. V-22-83 Orpha M. Dundas, (applicant) 7:50 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gener­ ally lies at 5C5) Parmelee Rd.. Middleville, will bo considered os the site for requesting a var­ iance to place a 14 ft. wide H.U.D. approved mobile home. NW 'A. NW ’A Sec. 8. Irving Twp. Cose No. V-23-83 Loe Brundage, (applicant) 8:00 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gener­ ally Iles ot 10029 S. Wall Lake Rd.. Dolton, wifi be considered os the site for requesting a var­ iance to o. oct a car wash. Parcel A - A parcel of land sit­ uated In the NE 'A of Sec. 6. be­ ing more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the NE comer of Sec. 6. th W 317.50 ft. along the N line of the NE 'A of sold Section to the place of be­ ginning: th S 3*-5T E 265.0 ft.; th W 652.66 ft. parallel with said N lino to the centerline of Hwy. M-43; th Northerly 264.69 ft. along soid centerline along the orc of a curve to the right having a radius of 3502.85 ft. and a chord of N 2*-32>26" W 264.63 ft. to soldTN line of the NE 'A; th E 646.14 ft. along said N lino to the place of beginning, contain­ ing 3.94 acres of land. The W 33.0 ft. being subject to Highway easement. Borry Twp. All of the above described prop­ erty being located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon a var­ iance request either verbally or In writing will be given the op­ portunity to be hoard ot the above mentioned time and place. The variance applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 117 5. Broadway. Has­ tings, Michigan, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Mon­ day thru Friday. Please coll Wini­ fred Koller. Planning Director at 948-8081 for further information. Norval E. Thaler 7-14 New Hastings Educational Services Director quizzed By Norma Peterson “The opportunity to influence and work in the curriculum and instruction in a total school district, K-12” is what atacted Dr. Earl Newman to Hastings. Newman is the Hastings* new director of educational services. A former principal of Bullock Creek High School. Neuman, who began his duties here Monday, said that Bullock Creek is a school district made-up of six townships. "Hastings has a town, a community and an identity," he said. Dr. Newman’s new duties will include coordinating the curriculum as well as becoming involved in co-curricular activities. He said he had received both the Hastings Education Association task force report and the K-12 study group report and termed both as excellent reports. “I guess I wouldn't want to identify specific programs but based on what I’ve read and what people have said and at the board of education meeting Monday night, I know that this district has historically and traditionally taken a lot of pride in its programs. “1 also learned Monday night that there is an interest in restoring programs that have been lost and in striking out in some new direction. The atmosphere here is certainly right for educational program development." Dr. Newman feels that the philosophy of education can be discussed on several levels, however in relation to school programs he feels that schools in any community need to serve the interest of all members of the community, especially children. "I think that the school district, and the people who make decisions, indeed all the voters, have to be cognizant of the fact that they are responsible for educating all the children. This is what makes our educational system unique," Newman said. He pointed out that two of the things that make the American educational system unique are that we are responsible for educating all children and that we do not have central control. "The local community is placeu in a position of making very important decisions about the nature of the education their children will receive," he said. Newman has worked in several school systems and says that although there is local control he sees great similarities in all districts. "Obviously, there are some differences, but it is in­ teresting that even though we have local control rarely do you see a district that deviates widely from the norm.” On a more personal level, Newman said, "What the schools need to offer to children and to all members of the community because we do have adult education programs, is an opportunity for growth, improvement and develop­ ment.” During the 1960s, Dr. Newman and another colleague wrote and received a federal grant for a "travelling classroom.” "This was during a time when the federal government was trying to promote innovative and creative approaches to education," Newman said. The idea behind the travelling classroom was to take disadvantaged kids and try to expose them to opportunities for democratic living and personal growth in expanding their horizons while receiving academic credit Dr. Newman and his colleague took students on a tour of historical sites and natural wonders in the west. The group spent 5-6 nights camping each week. "The kids prepared their own meals and operated under an in-house democracy," Newman said. They also spent time discussing personal experiences. The program spanned a two year period. During the first year, one group of 16 used the travelling classroom and the second year two groups made the trip. Newman said the program had two objectives: that as a pilot program it was a wonderful learning experience and that educational experiences could go on in places other than classrooms. He said that in his opinion the program was definitely successful even though funding ran out after two years and he moved on to other areas. Dr. Newman and his wife, Sharon, and 15-year-old daughter, Sarah, have already been looking around for a place to live in Hastings. Newman’s son, Karl, 18, will at­ tend the University of Michigan in the fall. LEGAL NOTICE Th* onnuol report of The Thomapple Foundation for the fiscal year ended 1/31/83 is available for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who so requests within 180 days after publication of notice of its availability. The address of the Founda­ tion's principal office is: Thornoppie Foundation c/o The Hastings City Bank 150 West Court Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 To inspect said report contact Thomas F. Stebbins. Treasurer of The Thornapple Foundation at the above address. 7-14 Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 HASTINGS TOWNSHIP • NOTICE • Township Board adjourned on the hearing of Cable T.V. Franchise, a meet­ ing will be held July 25, at 7:00 p.m. at Hastings Township Hall, at Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. JUANITA A. SLOCUM Hastings Township Clortt Township of Rutland NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Wiimfey, Jdy 27, 1913 at 7:30 p.fli. at lhe Rutland Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings to consider a request from Elmer Wiesenhefer and Keith Bowman, 1200 N. Middleville Road, Hastings to re-zone the following described property from R-l Residential to Agriculture. That part of th KlW 7* Sec 10 Des os, Beg. at th W «/4 post Sec. 10-3-9 for POB, TK E 57 Rds, Th N 6 Deg E 26 Rds M/L to Cen Ln Hwy M-37, Th N 62 Deg W 66 Rds 13 ft, Th S 60 Rds M/L to POB. And, any other business which moy come before the commission. Written comments may be mailed to the Township Clerk. Phyllis Fuller, Rutland Twp. Cleft 102 Tanner Lake Road Hastings, Michigan 49058 Ph. 948-2194 or 948-2146 �Sports.. at a glance By Steve Vedder Were athletes better in the “old days?” It seemed quite appropriate that the conversation took place with the sounds of the recent major league all-star game in the background. As the television cameras flashed pictures across our screens of former big-league stars, the question as to how today's athletes would fare in the “olden days" poped up. And naturally I had some thoughts on the matter. Since nobody in this particular room had quite yet nosed past the age of 40, it was hard to imagine how the old-timers would argue their point of view during our “discussion.’’ As a result, I suppose you could have called the talks a bit one-sided. How would today’s athletes fare if they had played in the 1930s or 30s? I daresay today’s athletes would have torn up the competition in those days...for the simple fact that con­ ditioning practices are vastly im­ proved. Today's aihlete knows far more about his body and how to get the most out of it than did his counterpart of 50 years ago. As a result, the athlete of today is comparable to a high-powered machine that can run faster, throw harder, and jump higher than the athletes of the 1920s and 30s. Athletes of 50 years age simply did not have the physical training knowledge that is available — and widely made use of — to today's athletes. If the athlete is in better physical shape than his predecessor — if he can throw harder, run faster and jump higher — it just stands to reason he will be a better athlete. How could it be any other way’ To argue the contrary would be arguing that physical conditioning plays no part in becoming a better athlete. That can't be true as it’s been proven that weight training can im­ prove performance. Have you ever seen the old newsreels of athletes of 40 or 50 years ago? Don’t those bodies pale in comparison with the sleek and muscled athletes of today? It's only logical to assume that today's athletes are going to get much more out of those bodies than did their predecessors. And that is the main reason why those athletes are going to be superior. Physcial conditioning might be the major reason for today's athletes to be better. But another factor in favor in the current athlete is that today's equipment is also superior. I don't care what anybody else says, inferior equipment can be a major handicap to any athlete. Take a look at those old newsreels again. The equipment some of those athletes used — particularly in baseball — cannot compare with what is on the market today. That equipment is going to make a better player out of some of the players who border on the mediocre. They will not only seem better players, they will be better players for using higher quality equipment. An argument that was used in favor of the “old-timers” was that they were a more dedicated lot than today’s athletes. Actually, this is one point I might agree with, but with one stipulation. I believe the one reason why athletes seem less dedicated today is that they have so many more opportunities to experience things other than sports. Money and cars, for instance, are within an easier grasp for youngsters than in the days of our parents or before. As a result, youngsters might spend less time on the basketball court, baseball Held or whatever. I suppose, then, that it could be argued that today’s athlete isn’t as dedicated as the “old-timers.” But at the same time these kids are involved in off-season sports programs. They don't, for example, quit playing basketball in March. Summer programs are now commonplace whereas years ago they were unheard of. That has to count for something tbb. Anyway, there really aren’t any hard and fast answers as to which era of athlete is really the best. And it doesn't really matter. Let each era think what they want. Vai Dakin positions herself at third base during her team's Pony League game on Tuesday night. Vai is the only girl to ploy in the league. She soys she has been playing baseball with her two brothers for several years. Hastings ‘Little League mother’ offers opinions by Steve Vedder There are those people around today who would suggest that Little League baseball is getting a triffle out of hand. These same people claim that there are some coaches and parents that have blown the whole Little League philosophy way out of proportion. Lola Dakin, who has seen her two boys and now her daughter play in the Hastings equivalent of Little League baseball, is one who would agree with that bleak outlook. Sort of. Mrs. Dakin, who moved to Hastings from Athens in 1975 along with the rest of her family, is no stranger to youth baseball programs. In addition to watching her sons play, Mrs. Dakin used to umpire as well as coach youth teams in Athens. Her sons David and Wade both played in the Hastings Pony and Y-Center leagues. Mrs. Dakin's daughter, Vai, is presently the only girl in the Hastings Pony League. Between watching the three children play, Mrs. Dakin estimates she’s seen as many as 400 baseball games in her 13 years of at­ tending games. She said she has never tired of attending the games. “No, I haven't. Not as long as I have a kid playing,' laughed Mrs. Dakin as she wat­ ched Vai play in a Pony League game the other night. “I like baseball. That's why I’ve done nil this.” Mrs. Dakin has a definite opinion on some youth baseball systems and the problems they have encountered over the years. She especially notes the agravating interference of doding parents and the coaches who think they have to win at all costs. She remembers the time when one coach told her that one of her sons lacked the “killer instinct" when it came to sports. "I’ll tell you the same answer I told that coach," said Mrs. Dakin. “I told him I’m bringing my kids up to learn more than just how to survive in a jungle.” Mrs. Dakin said Vai has been lucky in the past two seasons as she has been able to play for a coach that downplays the seriousness of the game. ‘She's played for two coaches that have just wanted to have a good time," she said. "And that’s the way it should be." Even though Mrs. Dakin is aware of the problems that crop up within some youth baseball systems, she thinks the problems Cheerleaders plan garage sale The Hastings High School varsity cheerleading squad will sponsor a garage sale on Friday and Saturday July 15-16 from 9 a.m. to6 p.m. at 345 E. Charles in Hastings. Proceeds will help defray the costs of a trip by the Hastings cheerleaders to a cheerleading camp held at Central Michigan University July 22-25. Clothes, games, toys and some furniture will be some of the items available at the garage sale. Anybody wishing to donate items to the sale can contact Stacy at 948- THORNAPPLE VALLEY ^Bikers FAMILY RIDES...THUBDAY & THURS. Leaving from Hastings High School at6:30 p.m. Everyone invited...bring your kids I SATURDAY, JULY 14... 9:00 a.m. Gull Lake SUNDAY, JULY 17... 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Ride (min. 20 ml.) SUNDAY, JULY 17... 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Ride (mln. 20 mi.) 2:00 p.m. Clarksville (35 miles) Ail rides begin and end al Hastings High School. ANYONE INTERESTED PLEASE COME. ..and bring your bike I The American Legion edged Cappons 8-6 as Don Fox, Chuck Mann and Greg Smith each had two singles. The leading hitter for Cappons was Bob Miller with two hits. G & G Pork Farms remained atop Division A with a convincing 16-6 with over Larabee Construction. Dan Neely crashed his league­ leading eighth home run of the season to lead the Porkers. Neely along with Gary McKee, Gary Van Elst, Hal Gray and Phil Wenger all had two hits. Daryl Barnum, Ray Girrbach, and Dan Scott had two singles for Larabee. Cappons upset Fiberglass A 9-5 behind two hits by Bob Miller and Rick Van Engen, three hits by Bret Verus, four by Jerry Travis and a home run and three walks by Joe Maurer. Fiberglass was led by David Cole, Keith Jones, and John Bremmer and three by Lincoln Miller. The Moose nipped Hastings Mutual 6-4 with two runs in the bottom of the sixth. Tim Jenkins and Denny Myers had two hits for the winners while Mutual was led by Jim DeVries and Gary Schrimer with two hits each. J&J Auto Body held off the Weight Train Gym 17-14. Steve Morgan and Don Goodenough had three hits while Joe Beach, Steve Goodenough, and Rick Morgan had two hits for J&J. For the Weight Train, Frank Wilkey, Willie Barry and Bill Ripley all had three hits. J&J Auto swept the second game of the doubleheader with a 6-2 win over Art Meade. Steve Morgan had two hits while Joe Beach led the team with three. The leading hitters SPORTS for Art Meade Auto were Bruce Chamberlain and Art Meade with two hits each. Lewis Realty beat the Non-Runners 8-1. Lewis Realty spaced out eight hits and were aided by four walks and four errors. Division A standings G & G Pork Farms 8-2 Hooks v 4 Fiberglass A 6-4 Cappon Oil 5-6 Moose 4-6 Division B standings American Legion 10-1 Hastings Hotel 5-3 Superette 5-5 Fiberglass B 5-6 Larabee Const. 5-6 Hastings Mutual 4-5 Division C standings Lewis Realty 7-2 J&J Auto Service 6^ Non Runners 2-8 Art Meade Auto Sales 1-9 Weight Train Gym 0-10 Home Run Derby Dan Neely (Porkers) 8, Joe Maurer (Cappons) 5. Dick Robinson (Hooks) 5, Gary Van Elst (Porkers) 5, and Mike Robinson (Hooks) with 4. Pool player off to Las Vegas To some people, playing pool used to be a sign of a misspent childhood. To Mark Beilfuss of Middleville, playing pool might be an easy way of making a little extra money. Beilfuss leaves July 19 for Las Vegas to play in the Second Annual World Series of Tavern Pool sponsored by the Miller Brewing Co. Beilfuss earned his western trip recently by zipping through the local pool competition held at Mr. K's Bar in Hastings and later the regional tournament held in Grand Rapids. The tournament is basically 8-ball, single elimintion, best three of five of five games. Beilfuss, along with 128 other pool sharkies, will now have a shot at a piece of the $200,000 prize money offered at the World Series of Tavern Pool. And Beilfuss feels he has a shot at part of that money. "I’d say the odds are pretty good,” says the 23-year old Middleville resident. "If I get a few good rolls and am on top of my game, i have lessened over the past couple of years. “When the boys were playing a few years ago it was real serious ball," she said. "But the last couple of years Vai has been in it there has only been one coach who’s really out to win. “The rest have been pretty good. I really think things have gotten better." Mrs. Dakin said the decision to let Vai play in the Pony League was left up to her. Vai. 14, currently plays third base for the Cardinals after having played second base last season. “She enjoys playing. She's always liked baseball," said Mrs. Dakin. “Each vear we leave the decision up to her whether to play.” Vai admits she’s heard a few remarks directed her way because of the fact she’s the only girl in the league. The remarks don't bother her and neither does playing baseball with boys. “No, that doesn’t bother me. I’m used to playing baseball with my brothers and all their friends.” admits Vai. Mrs. Dakin said some teams are good about razzing Vai and some are not. "She hates to be treated any different than the boys,” said Mrs. Dakin. "She just wants to be treated as a member of the team.'' Hastings Baseball News All 3 division leaders the same Hook’s won a doubleheader last week to remain in contention for the Division A crown. Hooks (8-4) is currently a game behind G & G Pork Farms (8-2), but the two teams play on July 14. Hook’s defeated Fiberglass B 12-2 as Bo Ellis collected three hits and Jack Reynolds, Steve Vedder, and Marsh Kidder added two each. Leading Fiberglass B was Gary Burpee with two hits. Hook’s also knocked off the Superette 9-3 with a seven-run rally in the fourth inning. Dick Robinson homered and singled twice to lead Hook’s. Mike Robinson added two singles and a triple. The Superette was held to three singles. Lola Dakin watches her daughter bat during the game. Mrs. Dakin believes youth baseball is starting to get back to the fun aspect of playing. could walk away with first place." Winning a tournament wouldn’t be a novelty to Beilfuss, who has already notched a couple of national pool tournaments. He has beat Steve Mizerak, famous for his pool abilities as well as his Miller Beer com­ mercials, in a couple of tournaments. Beilfuss has also beaten another famous pool player in Luther “Whimpy" Lasiter. Beilfuss began playing pool at the tender age of eight. "It’s always been a pari of me," he says. "My father got me started and pool just fasinates me." When Beilfuss was in high school he was able to play pool almost every day. Now that he's 23 and has other responsibilities, he doesn't have the chance to play quite as much. “I'm married and have a full-time job and that kind of cuts down on the time 1 can play.” says Beilfuss. who believes pool is SO85 per cent mental. "But I still get to play three or four times a week." 1 Locals to race The “Sport of Kings"— horse racing — is coming to the Barry County Free Fair on Sunday, July 17 at 2 p.m. at the fairgrounds. The races are jockey-mounted and feature Arabian, Appaloosa and Quarter Horses sponsored by the Michigan Light Horse Racing Association and the Michigan Department of Agriculture. At least two Middleville-area horse racers will be featured at the fair. Jim and Colleen Shoaf of CJS Farm in Middleville have spent the last four years handling Appaloosa race horses. They will make their 1983 racing debut with three-year old “CJ’s Kwik Trip" and two-year old “CJ's Tax Collector". Both are trained by Clara Fishir of Freeport. One of the other local racers at the fair will be Al and Betty Allison of the Triple A stables of Middleville. The Allisons have been racing quarter horses for several years. The Triple A stable has been an oval training track where Al and Brice Custer have trained and conditioned quality race horses for years. In 1982 Allison's quarterhorse “Mr. Win-aJob” was named County Fair Champion in the two-year old division. Mr. Win-a-Job will be just one of Triple A’s entries on Sunday. Peewee League In Peewee League last Wednesday (July 6), the Red Sox crushed the Tigers 36-3 for their fifth straight victory, to stay on the top of their league. The Red Sox dominated the game with tremendous defense and solid hitting. The leading hitters for the Red Sox were John Stack with two homers, followed by John Norris with five hits and one home run, and Jason Corstange with three singles and a double. The leading hitters for the Tigers were Tod Wattles with a triple, and Tom Brighton, Matt Brown, Matt Schaeffer, and Scott Redman, each with a single. In the other Peewee game, the Orioles outhit the Angels to win 16-9. The Orioles scored six runs in the first, but the Angels came back with seven in the second inning to take the lead. In the fourth, the Orioles tied it, and then scored seven in the fifth to stay ahead for the win. The leading hitters for the Orioles were H. M. Murdock with three hits; Jamie Henshaw, a home run; and A. J. Purdum, a double and home run. The leading hitters for the Angels were Ty Wattles with a single and a double, and Matt Bender with a single and a home run. Cub League In Cub League action Wednesday (July 6), the Expos outslugged the Tigers for a 4-3 victory. The Tigers got three runs in the first inning, but the Expos fought back with two. There was excellent pitching after the first inning from the Expos, with Jason Richey getting the win. The losing pitcher for the Tigers was Todd Archer. The leading hitters for the Expos were Adam Burr with single, and Jason Richey with a suigle and a home run. The leading hitters for the Tigers were Scott Hubbert, a single; Jamie Garrett and Doug Maurer, each two singles. Dave Fouty had a triple. The Tigers and the Expos are at a 2-2 tie in the five-game series. Mickey Mantle Hastings Mickey Mantle split a double­ header Wednesday (July 6) against Delton, winning the first 18-13 and losing the second one 4-1. Jon Christensen for Hastings won the first game, allowing six hits while walking six and striking outsix. Hastings ripped open with four runs in the first and ten in the second inning to have enough to win the first game. The leading hitters for Hastings were Terry Gibson, Nick Willison, Andy Jenkins, Jon Christensen, and Steve Hayes, each with one hit; Mike Karpinski, a single and double; and Troy Burch, three doubles. In the second game of the double-header, Delton’s pitcher, Biesch, threw a no hitter through the four-inning game, to beat Hastings 4-1. The losing pitcher for Hastings was Steve Hayes. Hayes allowed »hree hits, walked three and struck out six. Hastings is now 1-7 in the league. Hastings Women’s Softball League Standings Vitale's....................................... Hastings Women of the Moose Hastings City Bonk (Mdlv.) ... True Value................................. Barry Co. Medical Care........... Hastings Merchants................ W 6 3 3 2 2 I L 1 3 4 4 5 6 Cl 2'4 3 3% 4 5 Notional Bank of Hastings.... 8 0 Notional Bank is playing in separate bracket. Results of Monday, July 11: Merchants.................. 13 True Value.................... 7 Notional Bank............ 12 Trumble Agy..................1 Notional Bank..............3 Trumble Agy................. 2 Tuesday, July 12: Medical Care............... 7 Merchants.................... 0 City Bank.................... II Women of Moose .... 3 Vitales........................ 11 True Value.................... fl Outstanding players of week: Patti Champion, Marie Foger. Linda Waldron ■ Merchants; Karla McKeough. Tammy Connor. Michele Duits • National Bonk; Ann Bosscher. Jeon Gallup. Mary Robertson - City Bank; Sheila Morway Lisa Campbell. Linda Bollhouse - True Value: Colleen Cuddahee. Mickey Horvoth, Deb Vincent • Vitale's. Games - Monday, July 18: 6:00 ... City Bonk of Vitale's 7:10... Medical Core at True Value 8:20 ... Merchants oi Women of the Moose Games ■ Tuesday, July 19; 6 00 ... True Value of Moose National Bank's Deponent and time to be announced Mike Hamm and LeRoy Hayes display the 24'/» pound turtle they caught near the Middle Lake area. The men say the turtle is going to make a fine dinner. �The Hastings Bonner— Thursday, July 14, 1983, Page 10 Hastings Country Club Men’s Monday Night Golf League — BLUE DIVISION — MATCH RESULTS 7/11: Warnor 48-4. Stanley 49 0; Dunham 57-2, O'Connor 47-2; Rugg 53-4, Gabon 57-0; Cove 46-4, Ketchum 48-0; Sutherland 45-4, Ketchum 48-0; Jarman 49-4, Dunnam 63-0; Good­ year 53-4. Jacobs 49-0; Coleman 43-3, McGinnis 541: Rugg 53-4, Niti 46-0; O'Connor 47-4, Mathews 41-O; Sutherland 45-4, Gohon 57-0. STANDINGS: Fluke 8, Rugg 9, Jarman 9. Nitz 9. Coleman 8, Sutherland 7, Cove 9, Ketchum 9. Goodyear 7, Gillespie 7, Jocobs 7. Stanley 7, Mathews 5. O'Connor 9, McGinnis 8. Warner 6. Dunham 6. Gohon 6. PAIRING FOR 7/18 (Front Nine): Mathews vs. Jar­ man. Goodyear vs. Cove. Coleman vs. O'Connor. Gahan vs. Fluke. Gillespie vs. Nitz. Warner vs. Jacobs, Dunham vs. McGinnis. Rugg vs. Suther­ land. Stanley vs. Ketchum. POSTPONED MATCHES: Mathews vs. Goodyear, Goodyear vs. Stanley. Dunham vs. Warner. Ketchum vs. Jocobs, Coleman vs. Jarman. Cove vs. Warner, Gahan vs. Mathews. Stanley vs. Gahan, Gillespie vs. Fluke. McGinnis vs. Warner. Suther­ land vs. Stanley. Mathews vs. McGinnis, Dunham vs. Goodyear. Dunham vs. Mathews, Coleman vs. Jacobs, Rugg vs. Fluke. Gahan vs. Dunham. Gahan vs. Nitz. Gillespie vs. Mathews. Jacobs vs. Suther­ land. O’Connor vs. Warner. Sutherland vs. Gillespie — GREEN DIVISION — MATCH RESULTS 7'11; Cleveland 56-4. Wood 55. 0: Dvrman 48-4. Beduhn 66-0; Birke 62-4. Beduhn 66-0; Morey 54-2. Loftus 54-2; Bottcher 52 4. Archer 44-0; Flora 64-3. Loftus 54-1. Dorman 48-3. Willison 50-1; Cook 55-4. Morey 54-0; Doty 55-3. Rohde 461; Willison 50-4, Birke62-0; Rohde 43-3, Dawe 44-1 Dawe42-4. Kennedy 48-0. STANDINGS. Cook 8. Willison 9. Doty 7 Kennedy 8. Archer 9. Morey 9. Dorman 8. Cleve­ land 8, Dawe 8. Rohde 9. Birke 8. Bottcher 6, Moore 8. Wood 7. Loftus 9, Panfil 7. Beduhn 6' Flora8. PAIRING FOR 7 18 (Front Nine): Archer vs. Dawe. Dorman vs. Morey Btrke vs. Bottcher Loftus vs. Panti! Moore vs. Rohde. Cleveland vs. Beduhn. Kenneay vs. Willison. Doty vs. Flora. Wood vs. Cook POSTPONED MATCHES Archer vs. Willison. Kennedy vs. Bottcher, Cook vs. Beduhn. Doty vs. Birke. Morey vs. Cleveland. Wood vs. Panfil, Beduhn vs. Flora. Beduhn. vs. Doty. Bottcher vs. Cleveland. Dawe vs Bottcher. Dorman vs. Wood. Cook vs. Kennedy. B.rke vs. Dawe. Doty vs. Panfil. Loftus vs. Rohde. Moore vs. Panfil. Beduhn vs. Wood. Buttcher vs. Dorman. Flora vs. Moore. - GOLD DIVISION — MATCH RESULTS 7/11: VonderVeen 37-4, Miller 41-0: Farrell 42-4. Foster 48-0: Ironside 39-4. Long 48-0; Ho':e 45-4. Youngs 47-0; Holman 39-4. Lang 46- 0. Krueger 36-4. Cotter 43-0; Ironside 37-4. Cotte.* 43-0; Stock 44 4. Ainslie47-O. STANDINGS: Ironside 7. Stack 9. Chase 8. Hamoty 7. Krueger 9. Farrell 7, Youngs 8. Fisher 6. VonderVeen 8, Miller 9. Holman 8. Lang 9. Ainslie 8. Hoke 9. Foster 8. Consent 7. Cotter 7. Lorenger 0. PAIRING FOR 7/18 (Back Nine): Lorenger vs. Miller. Cotter vs. Farrell. Chase vs. Hamaty, Ains­ lie vs. Hoke. Youngs vs. Long, Fisher vs. Krueger. VonderVeen vs. Ironside, Holman vs. Stack. Consani vs. Foster. POSTPONED MATCHES: Lorenger vs. Foster, Lorenger vs. Farrell. Lorenger vs. Ironside. Fisher vs. Cotter. Cotter vs. Consoni. VonderVeen vs. Hamoty. Chase vs. Miller. Holman vs. Lorenger. Farrell vs. Fisher. Ainslie vs. Lang. Youngs vs. Lorenger. Stock vs. Youngs. Lorenger vs. Cotter, Lorenger vs. Hamaty. Fisher vs. Lorenger, Fisher vs. Consani. VonderVeen vs. Lorenger. Foster vs. Krueger. Chose vs. Ironside. Holman vs. Hoke. Ainslie vs. Lorenger. Consani vs. Farrell. Hamaty vs. Ironside. -RED DIVISION — MATCH RESULTS 7/11: Steury 54-3. Sullivan 65-1; Perry 48-4. Rothfuss 50-0; Burke 44-4. Havens 52-0' Siegel 59-2. Lubieniecki 49-2; Hall 43-4. Ziegler 530: Havens 52-4, Rothfuss 50-0; Ziegler 53-4, Stanlake 50-0; McMillan 44-4, Lawrence 48-0; ^acobs 47- 2. Bacon 53-2: Burke 45-4. Hopkins 47-0; Baxter 57-3. Ziegler 56-1: Hopkins 43-4, Baxter 58-0; Holl 43-4. Steury 56-0 Havens 43-4, Stanlake 46-0; McMillan 50-47‘Sullivan69-0. STANDINGS: McMillan 9. Hopkins 10. Havens 10, Burke 10. Jacobs 9. Lawrence 9, Lubieniecki 7, Baxter 10. Hollister 7, Hall 8. Siegel 9, Steury 9. Stanlake 7. Ziegler 10. Rothfuss 6, Perry 8. Bacon 8, Sullivan 5. PAIRING FOR 7/18 (Front Nino): Steury vs. Mc­ Millan. Lubieniecki vs. Bacon. Perry vs. Hall. Stan­ lake vs. Hopkins. Baxter vs. Havens, Sullivan vs. Siegel, Lawrence vs. Rothfuss. Burke vs. Ziegler. Hollister vs. Jocobs. POSTPONED MATCHES: Steury vs. Rothfuss, Sullivan vs. Hollister. Lawrence vs. Hall, Perry vs. Sullivon. Bacon vs. Sullivan. Rothfuss vs. Sullivan. Holl vs. Rothfuss. Sullivan vs. Lubieniecki. Lubieniecki vs. Hollister. Jacobs vs. Siegel. Perry vs. McMillan. Hollister vs. Bacon. Rothfuss vs. Lubieniecki. — SILVER DIVISIONMATCH RESULTS 7/11: Czinder 41-4. Begg 48-0; Venport Fleet 48-4. Begg 48-0; Keller 39-4. Wollin 48-0; Miller 39-2. Miller 37-2; Beyer 39-3. Vanpori Fleet 48-1; Czinder 41-4. Corrigan 45-0; Keller 39-4, Corrigan 45-0; Keller 39-4. Jarvis 54-0; Weller 39-4’ Beyer 39-0; Hoekstra 44-4, Begg 48-0. STANDPIGS: Czinder 8. Keller 9. Weller 9. Mogg 8. Beyer 9. Jarvis 9, Miller 8. Bellgraph 8. Miller 8. Corrigan 8. Darrow 7. Peuroch 7, Vanport Fleet 9. Begg 7. Hoek«tra 7. Shaw 5. Hahn 6. Wallin 4 PAIRING FOR 7/18 (Buck Nine): Czinder vs. Hoekstra. Vanporf Fleet vs. Jarvis. Miller vs. Cor­ rigan. Darrow vs. Beligraph, Weller vs. Mogg. Hahn vs. Beyer. Begg vs. Miller. Show vs. Wollin. Peuroch vs. Koller. POSTPONED MATCHES: Czinder vs. Miller. Vanport Fleet vs. Peuroch. Begg vs. Hahn. Miller vs. Hoekstra. Shaw vs. Miller. Shaw vs. Mogg, Darrow vs. Mogg, Darrow vs. Wollin. Beyer vs. Shaw Wallin vs. Weller. Wollm vs. Miller. Hookstro vs. Wallin. Hahn vs. Peuroch. Begg vs. Corri­ gan. Keller vs. Beyer. Shaw vs. Czinder. Shaw vs. Beligraph. Jarvis vs. Hahn. Darrow vs. Begg. Weller vs. Bellqroph. Wollin vs. Peuroch. Wollin vs. Corrigan. Hoekstra vs. Hahn. - WHITE DIVISION MATCH RESULTS 7/11: Johnson 67-3 Fuller 62-1 Fuller 44-4. losfy 49-0; Colbry 56-4. Nolan 53-0: Johnson 56-2, Boop 45-2. Fuller 46-4. Gardner 43-0 losty 46-2. Ellis 43-2. STANDINGS: Fuller 10 Ellis 9. Gardner 9, Toburen 7. Colbry 8. Burkholder 6. Roop 8. Johnson 10. losty 7, Nolan 6 PAIRING FOR 7/18 (Back Nine): Johnson vs. Colbry. Nolan vs. Ellis. Toburen vs. Gardner. 8 op vs. losty. Burkholder vs. Fuller. POSTPONED MATCHES: Boop vs. Burkholder Nolan vs. losty Burkholder vs. Toburen. Toburen vs Boop, losty vs. Colbry. Nolan vs. Burkholder. Colbry vs Nolan, Toburen vs. Nolan, losty vs. Burk­ holder. Ellis vs. Gardner. Outdoor Report Conditions ideal for fun General Outdoor Conditions: This report is a day late because the holiday weekend shorted us one work day but it is probably a good thing — fishing news sounds more promising today than yesterday. The past two days have been beautiful, nothing like this past weekend's hot, humid weather. Temperatures have dropped into the high 60s and it is so dry and clear it almost feels like fall. A stiff breeze all week has kept the bug problem to a minimum — great conditions for outdoor fun. Fishing: Lake Michigan - Weather was not conducive to fishing this past holiday weekend. Storms kept water pretty rough and the few boats that ventured out did not stay long enough to catch many fish. Today is a big improvement and extended outlook sounds good. New Buffalo - Kings have started coming in quite well. Lake trout fishing has slacked off, success is spotty. Some fishermen trolling for the bigger fish found perch in me 1 to 1.5 lb. class were hooking on to their artificial baits. More normal for perch fishing — people on the piers have been taking 20 to 40 usually in the morning with minnows and crabs. Worms have caught a few coho off the piers — just enough to make it interesting out there. A special note: they are dredging the harbor out and pumping the sand into the lake so you will have to go out farther for the fish for a while. St. Joseph - Benton Harbor - Small craft warnings were out this morning and have been most of the weekend. Not many boats made itoutsowedon’thavemuchof a report fro- •> this port. The piers are producing some g-- . catches of perch in the early morning when the lake calms enough to let people out on them. Have to add a bit more to this report: just talked to Saugatuck and they have calm weather so it should get to St. Joseph soon. South Haven - Not much in the way of fishing has gone on here the past four to five days due to rough water. Boats are just starting to get out today and hopefully we will see the fishing improve to what it was before the turbulent weather came through. Perch are picking up on the piers with best success very early in the morning. Saugatuck - The lake is flat today with a light wind out of the north. Many boats are out and lake trout and salmon are hitting in 40-80 feet of water in the top 25 feet. Chargers, north port nailers and rattle snakes are working well and a few good colors have been chartreuse-orange, bluesilver, and white-pink. Perch are being caught by the bucketful off the piers. Inland: Trout - Fishing pressure is down mainly due to the onslaught of biting insects. Streams are low and clear with success pretty good for fly fishermen willing to brave the swarms. Also more of the fish from previous plants should be reaching legal size this summer. Bass, bluegills are in deeper waters now. Generally success has been reported as very good. Looking for inland perch fishing? Try the deeper trout lakes in the area. Frog legs anybody? There are a number of good sized bull frogs out there this year. The season runs through November 15 and no license is required to take or sell frogs. You may not spear with artificial lights. There is no restriction on size or number which may be taker.. Walleye - Some good catches coming in off the lower Kalamazoo River. It looks like a good year so far for our walleye rearing program; 17,000 fingerlings from the Gun Lake Ponds were successfully planted in Gun Lake. District 12 has five new rearing ponds near Almena this year and fish division hopes to take 100,000 for more planting in this area. They are in the process of draining these ponds now. Other Outdoor Shorts: Beaches and campgrounds were all filled this past weekend and will probably follow that pattern on weekends through Labor Day. It is a good idea to check ahead with the park before heading out and a better idea to have reservations. Thornapple Bikers hold time trials The Thornapple Valley Bikers held their weekly time trials near the corner of M-37 and M-79 on Tuesday night. The results: Mike O’Donnell (26:53), John Crane (28:35), Steve Bolthouse (29:12), Tom Katsul (29:58), Jan Shafer (30:55), Len Standler (31:15), Brandy Greenfield (31:21) and Dave Allerding (32:44). Basketball team to hold golf tourney NOW, CAFFEINE FREE DRINKS THAT TASTE LIKE THEYAREN’T CAFFEINE FREE. Fk«6r I I I I I I I I IN A 2-LITER BOTTLE I OR A MULTI-PACK OF I CANS OR BOTTLES EXPIRES 9/3/83 I COUPON Limit One Coupon Per Required Purchase CAFFEINE FREE COKEr DIET COKE, OR TAB TO THE DEALER. For each coupon you accept as our Authorized agent we will pay you the face value oi this coupon plus handling charges prcvided you and your customers have complied with the terms ol this otter Any other applicanon constitutes fraud Invoices showing your purchase of sufficient stock to cover all coupons must be shown upon request Void if prohibited taxed O' restricted Your customer must pay any required sales ta« and deposit Cash value 1 /20 o< 1C Redeem by mailing to The Coca-Cola Company. PO Box 1504, Qm ion. Iowa 52734 Otter good only in areas served by _ I | _ | . | _ I ■ | a ’ | " I I I 49000214913 I I The Hastings Basketball Three-Man Golf Scramble will be held July 30 at 9 a.m. at the River Bend Golf Course. The entry fee is $45 per team and must be paid the day of the scramble. En­ tries may be mailed prior to July 25 to Dennis O'Mara, 20605 Broadway, Hastings. Prize money is as follows: first place-$150, second place-$100, third place-$75, 10th place-$30, 15th place-$30, 20th place$30,25th place-$30, and 30th place-$30. Hastings physicals to be held All boys and girls in­ terested in playing a sport at Hastings High School in 1983-84 must first have a physical examination. Those examinations will be held July 26 and August 2 in the high school gym area. Girls physicals begin at 7:00 p.m. and boys physicals will be at 8:00 p.m. There is no charge for the examinations and these are the only two nights that physicals will be offered. CHAMPIONSHIP GAME Central Division Champions MICHIGAN PANTHERS — vs — Eastern Division Champions PHILADELPHIA STARS 7:45 p.m., Sunday, July 17 from Denver's Mile High Stadium WBCH-FM RADIO/1OO.1 YOUR USFL STATION IN HASTINGS �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14. 1983 — Page 11 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 Help Wanted Apartment House FOR RENT FOR never from road. RENT: New home, lived in, three miles Hastings on blacktop 852-9645, after 6 p.m. Land For Sale LAKEFRONT LOTS; One acre lots on Thornapple Lake, approx. 150 ft. of frontage each, zoned duplex. $6,000 cash each. For more information, write to B. H. Webber, P.O. Box 902. St. Augustine, FL 32085. (7-14) ASH HIH I ANO CON !HAC IS MOBILE HOMES MOBILE, modular, and double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) _______ MEETINGS Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) EVENTS CHRISTMAS IN JULY at Engelwood Campground, July 22, 23, 24. Christmas Craft Show, July 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or snow. Phone 795-9729. Cards of Thanks I wish to thank all my children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors for gifts, food and many cards I received on my 90th bir­ thday. God bless you all. Carl Brecheisen RN OR LPN: Why not use all of your professional skills and work as a charge nurse in our medical facility. We have a full-time and parttime position. Duties include passing meds, giving treatments, and team supervision. E.O.E. and good wages and benefits. Call Doris Greenfield, 9452467. (7-14) HELP WANTED: Waiters, waitresses and dishwasher. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Janitor. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Night bartender. Fee. Cal! Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Mechanics marine, automotive, industrial machinery. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. TOYS SELL THEM­ SELVES: We need people to show them. Excellent pay, flexible hours. No deliveries or collecting. Free $300 kit. Cail 795-7133. Also booking parties. Guaranteed $40 free merchandise. (7-28) HELP WANTED: Industrial processing machines. Fee. Call Jim, 344-6675, Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Telephone salet. Office experience a plus. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Sales representatives. Ten im­ mediate openings. Office equipment, construction, etc. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Manager trainees - food service, retail and finance. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. HELP WANTED: Electrician, experienced. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. FASHIONS DIRECT SALES WOMEN NEEDED: Working with ladies' fashions. No investment needed. Full- or part-time. Extra bonus with past direct sales experience. Must have own car and phone. Call 9453056. (8-4 J JOBS WANTED PETS WILL BABY-SIT in my home Monday thru Friday, days. Tender loving care provided. Call 948-2288. WANTED: Carpenter work. No job too small. All phases of carpenter work, pole barn. Licensed. Delton, 623-2968. (7-14)______________ ______ WANTED: Housecleaning jobs. Reliable. Price negotiable. 795-7244, Mid­ dleville. (7-14) COCKER PUPS FOR SALE: Blond, AKC, $90 or best offer. 948-8362._____________ .Grayling-Kalkaska Area: 10 acres, some adjoins State Land, beautiful hardwoods, close to lakes and rivers. Surveyed and title insurance, no closing costs, $8,995.00 $90.00 a month, 11%, FREE BROCHURE. Call (517) 348-2340 or write Ka-De Realty, P.O. Box 226, Grayling, Ml. 49738. FOR SALE: Cocker poodle pups, six weeks old, tails docked, raised outside, $35. 623-2040. PRODUCE RED RASPBERRIES COMING SOON: 945-5390. (721) Foster Care MISCELLANEOUS VACANCIES in my Adult Foster Care Home. 945-3747 (7-28) WATKINS PRODUCTS: Call Shirley Norris, Hickory Corners, 671-5535. Need extra income? Sell Watkins Products - homej work, etc. (tfn) REPOSSESSED SIGN! Nothing down! Take over payments of $58 monthly. 4*x8* flashing arrow sign. New bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. Call FREE 1-800-6267446, anytime. (7-14) SERVICES ’PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9688. (tfn) SEWING MACHINES: Repair most makes and models. Sales and service of White. We make "housecalls". 948-2932, Doc's in Hastings, (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) FURNITURE REFINISH­ ING & REPAIR: Free estimates, pick up and delivery. Mark Heidt, 7953850, Middleville. (7-14) MENDING BASKET: Household and clothing alternations, new zippers & coat linings. Flexible hours, experienced and reasonable. Phone 945-9712. (tfn) AUCTIONS $100.00 DOWN GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: A little bit of everything, lots of toys. 90 Maier Dr., Lake Odessa, on Roberts Rd. by Helsper’s Cottages. 374-7785. Sat. & Sun., June 16 & 17. BAR AUCTION: Blarney Stone Bar, every Sunday, 2-5 p.m. All merchandise new and guaranteed. Name brand hand tools, misc. home furnishings, etc. Bar open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days. Special sandwiches, cold beer and mixed drinks and dancing on weekends. Thurs., Fri. & Sat. <tfn) HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES: $175 for two people. 891-9921, Caledonia. (7-14) .57 PEAR SHAPE DIAMOND: 18k gold mounting, appraised one year ago at $3,130, will sell for $2,000. Call 374-7362. FOR SALE: Apache tent trailer, good for small family or small car, weighs 400 lbs., $325 . 945-2343._____________ FOR SALE: Lawn mower, 22” cut, great condition, $75 or best offer. Call anytime, 623-8214. ______________ USED CARS and TRUCKS FOR SALE: 1980 VW Rabbit, air. Must sell. 948-8588. 1969 PONTIAC: Runs good, $395. 945-4834. FOR SALE: 1975 Lincoln Towne Car, 4-dr., fully equipped, 58,000 miles. 6238487. FOR SALE: 1971 Ford 4-dr. sedan, basic transportation. Owner in Alaska. First $175 takes. 945-2343. 1983 FORD TRUCKS: Great selection, all clearance priced. Will beat your best deal. Call us today, Harold Ziegler Fo.d, Lowell, Mich., 897-8431. Open Saturdays. (721)______________________ 1983 FORD TRUCKS: Harold Ziegler Ford is your Ford truck headquarters camper specials, 4x4s, diesels. We know price sells trucks. Callus today, Harold Ziegler Ford, 897-8431. Open Saturdays. (7-21) 1981 CUTLASS SUPREME DIESEL: Excellent shape. 33,000 miles, loaded, $6,800. 374-7202, Lake Odessa. (7-21) FOR SALE: 1969 Dodge Dart, excellent condition. 945-9X2. (7-14) ________ 1983 NEW FORD F-150 4x4s: Payments as low as $186.47 per month. Now at Harold Ziegler Ford, Lowell, Mich., phone 897-8431. Open Saturdays. (7-21) FOR SALE: 1974 Chevy Impala 4-dr., power steering, power brakes, air, new tires, shocks, tune-up, runs like new, $425. Phone 765-5480, Freeport FOR SALE: 1980 navy blue Chevette, very good con­ dition, 53,000 miles. 945-2116. 1983 FORD THUNDERB1RD: Large selection, low payments, clearance priced. We know price sells cars, get otrs before you buy. Harold Ziegler Ford, Lowell, Mich., phone 8978431. Open Saturdays. (7-21) MOTORCYCLES HONDA CUM: Excellent shape, runs great, low mileage, has electric start, $475 or best offer. 795-9144, anytime, Middleville. KAWASAXIS: 1974 175, $375; 1974 125, $345; 1975 100, $225 All low mileage and in very good condition. 948-8463, after 5 p.m. FOR SALE: 1982 Honda 750 V-45 Sabre, under 3,000 miles, excellent condition. Phone 945-5438 CAMPERS FOR SALE: 1979 Starcraft pop-up camper, sleeps six, in excellent condition, with awning and add-a-room. Phone 948-8822. DIRECTOR OF NURSING We seek a career orient­ ed Registered Nurse with proven organizational and leadership skills to direct our overall Nurs­ ing program. This posi­ tion presents a fine op­ portunity to develop both your professional and management potential in a fine 120 bed skilled Nursing Home. For immediate consideration, forward a letter or resume in con­ fidence or phone for interview appointment: AAUW officers installed The Hastings branch of the American Association of University Women have intailed new officers for the coming year. Mary Ann Karmes presented each new officer with a rose. They areffrom left) Ann Ainslie, retiring secretary; Mary Ann Karmes, retiring president; Wilma Scholma, program vice president; Donna Campbell, membership vice president; Rowena Hale, secretary; and Agnes McPharlin, new president. The fall meeting will be in September when Agnes McPharlin conducts her first meeting. The branch is looking for addiiional members wishing to promote study, legislative issues, and dialogue. Each meeting involves not only regular business but a topic related to the yearly theme. The Hastings group also ends each meeting with a fundraiser drawing for a donated gift, usually handmade by a member. Additional community fund­ raisers are held as well throughout the year to support the organization’s scholarship fund. Any woman wishing to join AAUW may call either Rowena Hall or Mrs. McPharlin for information. Current members are reminded that ihe annual dues are payable by Aug. 1 James Wylie ADMINISTRATOR Ionia Manor 814 E. Lincoln Avenue Ionia, Michigan 48846 (616) 527-0080 THIS COULD BE YOUR AD Can... 616-948-8051 Committee donates decorator trash barrels The Hastings Downtown Beautification Committee has placed six new decorator style trash containers for the downtown area. Jim Brown, chairman of the committee, said that trash barrels were placed in a continuing effort to make the downtown area a better looking and cleaner place to shop. The Downtown Beautification Committee was formed from the Downtown Trees Committee, which raised funds from mer­ chants arri other interested people to plant trees along downtown sidewalks. Funds remaining were transferred to the beautification committee. Brown said that $532 was spent on the trash barrels, which were made by Robert Shaeffer from materials purchased anddonated by local businesses. The barrels have been placed at the Jefferson Street and Church Street intersections with State Street. City crews will be responsible for emptying the barrels, lie said. Brown said that about $1,000 remains in an escrow account to be used for tree replacement if necessary. He said that the committee may collect more money if they decide to undertake other projects. "We're interested in looking at some other projects to make downtown nicer," Brown said. The committee welcomes ideas and suggestions foir other projects. Brown said that the Downtown Beautification Committee had completed a study with Michigan State University on downtown buildings and now any theme concept or overall renovation is up to the local merchants and building owners. The study did spark some interest in putting new fronts on several buildings, he said. FARM EQUIPMENT MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE RN TRACTOR: $400 ; 8 ft. disc, $100. Call 671-4257, Hickory Corners. Journeymen, Maintenance Mechanic - Machinist • BOATS FOR SALE: 12 ft. Sea King alum, boat, trailer and 5Mi hp. Johnson motor, $560. 9453755, after 5 p.m. (tfn) ...with ability to repair various production ma­ chinery. Require good background in electrical, also die repair helpful. FOR SALE: 100 horse Mercury, 15Vi ft fiberglass boat and trailer, $950. Can be seen at 1122 S. Park. Call 9488134. FOR SALE: 16 ft. boat and trailer. 623-8487. Reply to... Ad No. S39 c/o Th® Reminder Hastings, Michigan 490SB SERVICE DIRECTORY INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... 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Ml. • 616-948-2832 JOHNNIE BISHOP, *uction«r Delton, Ml • 616-623-8935 OUR SEBVICE is to pleose both BUYERS end SEILERS' Offset Printing Contccr J-Ad Graphics (616)945-9554 in Hastings �The Hostings Bonner — Thursday, July 14, 1983— Page 12 fB^er&A'OUTLOOK! , ii IVI Hastings Board of Education hires new staff day, approved hiring Patricia Aumick as by Norma Peterson junior and senior high vocal music teacher The Hastings Board of Education, Mon­ and Dr. Earl Newman as director of ------------------------------------------------------------------- educational services. "We're not adding staff but rather replacing retirees," Superintendent Carl Schoessel said. Aumick is replacing Betty Williams. She has a ten month contract at a salary of $17,423.52. She will receive extra com­ pensation for choral music and the operetta. It is a part of the contract that she will direct an operetta. Dr. Newman has a 12 month contract at a salary of $35,500. New.nan will be respon­ sible for coordinating the curriculum as well as becoming involved in co-curricular ac­ tivities. Committees named by George Wibalda, board president, are (first person is chair­ man): Executive Committee — Wibalda, Diane Hoekstra, Larry Haywood or Judy Lenz. Curriculum Committee — Lenz, William Baxter, James Toburen. Personnel Committee — Baxter, chair­ person, Hoekstra, Richard Shaw. Finance Committee — Hoekstra, chair­ person, Baxter, Toburen. Transportation Committee — Lenz, chair­ person, Haywood, Wibalda Career-Vocational Educational Committee — Haywood, chairperson. Lenz. Toburen Negotiation Committee — Shaw, chairman. Kathy Wctkar. Sherrie Fo»ter busy preparing building* for upcoming fair. Haywood, Wibalda Property-Insurance Committee — Toburen, chairman, Hoekstra, Shaw Legislation Committee — Shaw, chairman, Baxter, Wibalda Where To-Go.WhatTo-Do.What-ToBuy Racing, various dinners head weekend entertainment The Barry County Free Fair, plus a couple of special dinners, as well as Lake Odessa’s sidewalk sales highlight this weekend’s activities. In Hastings, the Barry County Free Fair kicks off weeklong activities with light race horses on Sunday afternoon. The jockey­ mounted races will feature Arabian, Appaloosas and Quarterhorses running various lengths. Admission is $3 with children five years and younger admitted fret. Alsc helping to send fair week into gear is the Gospel Music Jamboree set for Saturday at 7:00 p.m. in front of the grandstand. Ad­ mission to the show is free, but an offering will be taken to help defray expenses. The Barry County Farmer’s Union will be holding a hog ana turkey roast on Saturday at the McIIvain Farm at 4966 S. Broadway in Hastings. Serving will begin at 6:00 and last through the evening. People should bring their own dish to pass and beverage. Swimming, boating, fishing and softball will also be available. In Lake Odessa sidewalk sales will be main the order of business for the community on both Saturday and Sunday. Sidewalks will be filled with tables of bargains and racks of clothing at reduced prices for the annual event. In addition, a coin hunt will be held for the kids and special priced luncheons will be available at village restaurants. Delton will be the scene of the Delton Moose Lodge steak dinner on Saturday at 6:30. An eight-ounce rib eye steak, a baked potato, tossed salad and dessert will be of­ fered for $5.50. Members and guests are welcome. Bowens Mills will host an "Old Fashion Day" this Saturday. The Antique Car Club of Battle Creek will be on tour and arrive at the mill around noon. There will be many cars on display and spectators may visit with the car owners and marval at the modes of tran­ sportation of yesteryear. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. and will last until 4 p.m. A gospel conceit, arts and crafts, a flea market, a Civil War encampment, folk music, blacksmithing, old time demos and hay rides also round out the day’s activities. Woodland will be the site of the Woodland Lions Club Annual Ham Dinner on Saturday from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the Woodland Village Park. The cost for adults is $4 and for children the cost is $2. Delton board asked to retain elementary counselor position Two citizens have written letters asking the Delton-Kellogg Board of Education to retain the elementary counseling position rather than include it as part of the assistant principal’s job. In past years, the elementary school has had a separate counselor, but in a cost saving move the board recently decided to eliminate the position and incorporate counseling as part of the elementary assistant principal's job description. The plan calls for the counselor to be reassigned to the classroom. Acting Superintendent Dean McBeth said the two letters were written to express concern and the need for a separate elementary counselor and to ask the board to reevaluate its financial position to see if it would be possible to retain the position. McBeth said the philosophical basis for the letters included a concern for the need for counseling fur the numbers of children from single parent homes or split homes. The letters expressed the idea that with a separate counselor, the children would have access to someone who would have time, beyond classroom time, to talk with them about problems. In Other Business: In other business, at Monday’s organizational meeting, the board reelected Vern Scott as president Also serving as officers will be Philip Stott, vice president; Penny Hogan, treasurer; and Juliet Bourdo, secretary. The board approved investing school money in investment securities which currently yield 8.3 percent interest. Previously funds had been invested in in­ ternal accounts and general fund accounts in certificates of deposit which generate 54 percent interest. Beginning Monday, McBeth said the Delton school district will benefit from free labor provided from a dozen Michigan Youth Corp workers. The youth are being provided through the Barry Intermediate School District and will spend five weeks in on the school grounds doing such jobs as painting, staining, weeding, and other yard work. The youth, who range in age from 18-21, will work 35-hours each week. The workers will include persons from Delton and throughout Barry County. — The board approved surety and fidelity bonds for the school system and the following individuals: Larry Haywood, board treasurer, $25,000, secretaries Dorothy Hoke and Betty Homing, $17,500, and all school employeees $7,500. Surety bonds are issued in the names of a specific individual such as Haywood, Homing and Hoke while fidelity bonds are issued for the organization. — The board approved membership in the Michigan Association of School Boards at a cost of $1,624. This association provides the board with information on legislation, trends in education, and other ideas. Board meinber Shaw said he has found it very helpful. — Presented students Tim Case, Darwin Stanton and Bob Forbes with certificates of recognition for placing first in the state in dairy judging competition. Thses young people will represent the state at the national competition to he held in Kancsa City, Mo., in November. — The board presented Robert Miller with a certificate of appreciation for six month of service as acting superintendent. Millage, continued Fair story, continued At 8 p.m. mud-slinging fun starts when the all-girl Chicago Knockers put on their wrestling show. The ladies will be pitted against each other in several bouts and a suprise match with a local "celebrity” also be held. Tuesday could well be described as “4-H Day" with judging again taking place during the morning and afternoon. That organization will also hold a first­ time “King and Queen Contest" in front of the grandstand with boy and girl representatives competing in "Almost Anything Goes" type events. Wednesday is Kids’ Day, but for others there’s the Green Circuit Colt Races at 1:30 p.m., featuring some of the finest two and three-year-old colts and fillies in the state. Purses will total nearly $15,000. Also on tap is the popular Demolition Derby, pitting local contestants and their cars in smashing competition. The U.S.A. Demolition Derby will sanction the event. Showtime is at 7:30 p.m. Thursday is another action-packed day. Harness racing again spotlights the af­ ternoon schedule with post time at 1:30 p.m. At the same time, over at the Rest Tent, it's Ladies Day with the Homemaker’s Jamboree taking place. The Champion Homemaker and two runner-ups will be chosen, demonstrations will be held, and a guest speaker will address the audience. Prizes will also be given away. The evening's entertainment is the Tractor Pull contest and once more the air will be filled with the roars of the modifieds and superstocks as they strain against the weights. Farm stock entries will also be competing. Showtime is at 7 p.m. The HEA contract also states that nothing can be restored that was cut after elemen­ tary vocal music and elementary physical education until they are restored. Wibalda told the audience that further suggestions, either written or oral, are welcome. Written suggestions may be dropped off at the school central office. In a later interview, Schoessel said, “When 1 bring my recommendation to the board, it 1. Restore H.S. Library.................................................................... $86,000.00 (Librarian, aids, books, magazines, supplies) 2. Restore Counseling - 2 H.S.; 1 Jr. HI........................................ 97,000.00 3. Fund oil co-curricular activities............................................... 80,000.00 4. Restore elementary vocal music............................................. 22,000.00 5. Restore elementary physical education...............................22,000.00 6. Restore one instrumental music position............................ 22,000.00 7. Restore one orchestra position............................................... 22,000.00 8. Add remedial reading grades 4-6 ........................................... 22,000.00 9. Add gifted-talented program (1 position)............................ 22,000.00 10. Restore nursing services............................................................. 34 11. Add Department Heads................................................................ 16,000.00 12. Expand cirriculum Jr. Hi............................................................. 100,000.00 (4 positions, books, supplies) 13. J.H. Assistant Principal............................................................... 33,300.00 14. H.S. Assistant Principal............................................................... 36<000 jJj 15. Extra transportation cost......................................................... 188,415.00 (Amount not reimbursed) TOTALS: $802,715.00 O GOOD DAY I Start your day with Paul Harvey 8:30 a.m., 12:05 Noon, 5:30 p.m. WBCH ...Stereo 100 FM ...AM 1220 will be very detailed, not general, but very specific." The following list was prepared by Robert Miller, during his tenure as acting superintendent. The list shows programs which have been cut and offers estimates for restoration in terms of dollars and mills. It in no way reflects the upcoming millage request, he said. MIHMS .40 mills .45 mills .37 mills .10 mills .10 mills .10 mills .10 mills .10 mills .10 mills .16 mills .07 mills .46 mills .15 mills .17 mills .87 mills 3.7 mills IT S 22 YEARS LATER, AND NORMAN BATES ocwplBH rai bnuil ®iscominghomeIS COMING HOME. 40 A UWERSAL-OAK FC1URE — STARTS FRIDAY. JULY 15 — 7:15 and 9:15 Friday and Saturday 7:15 p.m. Other Nights — CLOSED MONDAY — Doors Open at 6:30 P.M. The Cinema DOWNTOWN HASTINGS Phone 945-2243 Adults...’2.50 Under 16...‘1.50 — UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP — BUCK NITE... Wed. & Thur ‘1.00 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-07-21.pdf 15cd7b46f86ee5e5eada8d452005637f PDF Text Text July 21 > 1983 News-Wrap: Barry County Zoning Board denies Spectrum variance request Charge brought in county fatality A 17-year-old Grand Rapids man faces a July 25 preliminary exam in Barry County District Court on a charge of negligent homocide, in connection with the May 14 auto death of a 19-year-old Hastings man. Paul J. Hoogterp, 1847 EastbrookSE, is charged with the degth of Douglas Harold Sxinner, 19,301 W. State Rd. He was released on $5,000 personal recognizance bond after his July 12 arraignment. It is alledged by prosecutors that Hoogterp drove his vehicle, an Old­ smobile Cutlass, ‘’left of center, and-or at an immoderate rate of speed..causing the death of Douglas Skinner.'* Hoogterp and his passenger, Wendy Ann McNicol 17, of Cutlerville, were both hospitalized for facial lacerations and other injuries following the 2:30 a.m. collision. The two had reportedly spent the evening at a high school prom, and were returning to Grand Rapids from a cottage on Leach Lake when the mishap occurred. State police say Hoogterp, west­ bound, had just crested a hill near 320 Coats Grove Rd. when he struck the Skinner vehicle head on. Police reports state that Hoogterp had not been drinking prior to the ac­ cident. Jobless rate down in latest figures Nashville youth wins top lamb award Alon Motor cf Nashville took the grand champion market lamb award in 4-H competition at the Barry County Free Fair, Tuesday. Marer, 16, won the top award for his first time. A member of the Cloverleaf 4-H Club, he also won the senior showmanship award for lambs. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mater, of 10241 E. State Road, Nashville. Unemployment in Barry County for May stood at 13.7 percent, down more than one percentage point from the April rate of 15 percent, according to figures recently released by the Michigan Employment Security Commission. Mike Williams, Hastingi MESC supervisor, attributes the decline in the number ot jobless to seasonal hiring and "some people going back to work." For May. the total Barry labor force stood at a,250. There were 17,475 people working, and2,775 without work. Unemployment for the City of Hastings for that same period stood at 10.6 percent, with 2,525 employed, and 300 unemployed. The unemployment rate for the Barry-Calhoun labor market dropped markedly in May, from 153 to 14.6 percent. Total number of persons employed in the Barry-Calhoun Power outage stops industry A power outage at Bradford-White Corp, in Middleville, Monday, sent approximately 150 second shift em­ ployees home, a spokesperson far the company said. The spokesperson said that Uie power outage occurred at about 7:30 p.m. Operations at the plant resumed for the third shift at about midnight, he said. The spokesperson said they were uncertain what caused the loss of power. Sheriff Dept buys two new cars The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners approved the purchase of two new vehicles for the sheriff department at its regular meeting last week. Actual delivery of the cars was made to the department the day before, Monday, July 11 Purchased from Bill Snethcalnps Chrysler-Plymouth dealership in Lansing were a pair of 1983 Plymouth Furies. Total bill for the purchase was $18,637. The funds came from the com­ missioners’ capital improvement fund. The commissioners are also in the process of amending the current year’s budget to put it line with revised revenues and expenditures. Finance chairman James Gordon told his fellow board members be and Treasurer Elsie Furrow had come up with two different monetary figures on both line items after some preliminary calculations and would be working prior to next week’s commission meeting to get more accurate figures. chairman who presided over the meeting, would not give further details of the denial of the variance. Hilliker and Traister, however, contend the decision was based on personal reasons, a charge which Scott denies. When asked why the variance was denied, Traister replied, "Because they (the zoning board) had it in for Hilliker. There was not any other justifiable reason except for that.” Hilliker agrees. He contends, "I believe that one hundred per cent. There is no doubt about that in my mind. When I came in (to the June 30 meeting) there was no talking about the variance. They had me pegged." Scott denies the board’s decision was based on any personal reasons. “That had nothing to do with the vote,” says Scott. "I don’t know them (Hilliker and Traister) personally." Mrs. Keller agrees with Scott that the board's denial had nothing to do with any personal feelings. Instead, she points to the fact that the cages do not presently sit where they were intended to be built “The board did what they thought was best for the county," she &'ys. “Anytime you build without a permit, you’re running a risk. "I don't even think the board knows who Terry Traister or Phil Hilliker are." Hilliker admits the cages are located some 100 feet south of where the zoning board first okayed them two years ago. He says he cannot agree with the board’s decision to deny the variance. “The board's reasons are not good," says Hilliker. “How can it be any more contrary to the public sitting where they (the cages) are now as opposed to where the board wanted them?" The zoning board of appeals also expressed concern that if the cages were approved, and other requests such as a mini-golf course and game room were also added, the lack of parking would become e problem Both Traister and Hilliker deny that adequate parking is a problem. There is more than enough parking for any event we’d have out there, including a 16team softball tournament," says Traister "There would still be half the parking lot left." Headlines this week: • Week’s fair •vents featured oo..Page7 • Delton’s new Superintendent picked...Page 1 • City seeks rental property owners...Page 2 Tractor pull, thrill show and circus wrap up fair week in Hastings standard metropolitan statistical area (SMSA) stood at 71,600, with 12,200 unemployed. The number of jobless declined from April’s figure of 12,600. Unemployment rates in all 13 of Michigan's labor markets dropped from April to May, according to estimates recently released by the Michigan Employment Security Commission. Statewide, unemployment in May dropped to 14.7 percent, from an April figure of 15.5 percent. The number declined slightly more in June, with 14.6 percent of the labor force out of work. The Upper Peninsula led all areas with the largest unemployment rate decline, dropping by four percentage points from 22.2 percent in April to itJ percent in May. Despite the huge decline, the U.P. still had the largest unemployment rate in the state for May. The Lansing-East Lansing area reported the lowest jobless rate during May, as it rate slipped to 10.5 percent from 112 percent in April. by Steve Vedder Batting cages at the Spectrum Sports complex may have to be tom from their concrete foundations and moved because the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals has denied a request for a zoning variance. The case is being referred to the prosecutor’s office by the Planning and Zoning Office. Phil Hilliker, owner of the Sports Spectrum complex located on M-37, and Terry Traister, owner of the batting cages, say they cannot afford to move the cages to comply with the zoning order. Hilliker charges that the decision by the zoning board was based on personal reasons. Hilliker presently leases the land on which the cages are located to Traister. Traister says he has already sunk $25,000 into the project. He estimates it would take another $7,000 to move the cages. Meanwhile, Winifred Keller, Barry County planning director, says the cages are not located on the specific parcel of land that was okayed for construction by the zoning board two years ago. She plans to send the case io the prose ntor’s office for review sometime in the next two weeks. The prosecutor’s office will advise the planning office on how to appeal the case. Minutes of the June 30 Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals meeting state the variance request was denied because it would be “contrary to the public interest and to the spirit and intent’’ of the county zoning ordinance and would "cause adverse effect to property in the vicinity or in the zoning district or the county." Richard Scott, the appeals board vice- I Two big grandstand events and a circus under the big top wrap up the 131st annual Barry County Free Fair, this week. On tap at the grandstand are the tractor pull, slated for 7 p.m. tonight, the Death Riders Motorcycle Thrill Show at 8 p.m. Friday and performances of the Royal Hanneford Circus at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Saturday. Hamess racers will be on the track at 1:30 p.m. today and Friday. 4-H events at the fair will be capped by the livestock sale in the show tent beginning at 2 p.m. Friday and the Show of Champions at 1 p.m. Saturday. The big midway, featuring two new rides and a new slide by Arnold’s Amusements of Traverse City, opens at noon each day. The Death Riders have performed their motorcycle thrill show at the Oklahoma State Fair, the Kentucky State Fair and the Kansas State Fair and have had 120 per­ formances at fairs in the last two years. They have appeared on a number of television shows including the popular CHIPS and the series “Thrill Seekers". Grandstand admission is $4, with children under five admitted free. The Royal Hanneford Circus just came away from a performance at the Traverse City Cherry Festival and will bring a bigger tent, elephants, a flying trapeze artist, an aerialist, Doug Soule’s Dog Show and the famous bareback riding Hannefords. Tracing its roots through seven generations of circus stars, the circus was formed by Tommy Hanneford in 1975. Tommy, his parents, brother and sister produced one of the sensational bareback acts in circus history. They were known as the George Hanneford Riding Act. Admission to the circus is $2.50. Continued on page 7 Volume 128, No. 29 Thursday, July 21,1983 Hastings summer tax collection met with surprise and relief by Ken Reibel Most Hastings property owners have been reacting with surprise and relief to an in­ crease in their July 1 tax bills, due to sum­ mer school tax collection, says Jane Barlow, Hastings city treasurer. "I've had a lot of calls because a lot of people even though they were aware there was going to be a change, didn’t think it was going to be this summer," says Barlow. “I’ve had a large, terrific amount of calls,” says Barlow. “The majority of them, once I explained to them, were real happy that it was a higher tax in the summer meant a lower tax in the winter. “Some of them were ■. very vocal' about why we hadn't done this a long time ago, or Bloomfield Hills man is new Delton Superintendent John Sanders, a high school principal in the Bloomfield Hills School District, has been selected to serve as superintendent of the Delton-Kellogg Schools. Sanders, who will start at an annual salary of $45,000, is tentatively scheduled to begin his new duties in Delton on August 1. The Delton board of education voted unanimously to name Sanders to the post at a special meeting Tuesday night He succeeds Willard Baker who resigned as superin­ tendent June 30. Sanders has accepted a two-year contract with the Delton district which provides for his salary to be reviewed at the end of the first year. Delton Board President Vern Scott described Sanders as a "good man" with extensive experience in curriculum studies. Sanders was a member of the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals Curriculum Committee from 1966-82 and served as its chairman from 1969-82. He also has served on the National Association of Secondary Principals Curriculum Com­ mittee in 1972,1974,1980, and again this year. Sanders holds a doctorate in education which he earned in 1975 at Wayne State University. He holds a master's degree and an educational specialist degree from Michigan State University and received a bachelor of arts degree in 1958 from Beloit College in Wisconsin, His educational background includes extensive studies in educational ad­ Hastings, Michigan ministration, curriculum, sociology, biology, social studies and physical education. Sanders “is very strong in public relations and staff relations and comes highly r ecommended," said Scott. Sanders is familiar with both large and small school systems, he added. Sanders is currently principal of a high school with an enrollment of about 1,300 students. He previously was principal of a school with 3,500 students and principal of a smaller one before that, Scott said. Sanders started his career as a teacher in Pampico, Ill. where he taught from 1958-59. He was a teacher and principal in the Waldron School District in Michigan from 1960-61. For the next six years he served as high school principal in the Linden Public School District. From 1967-79 he was a principal in the East Detroit Public School system. Sanders has served as principal of Lahser High School in Bloomfield Hills since 1979. He and his wife have five children. Their youngest child recently graduated from high school. The family plans to live in the Delton area community. Dean McBeth, who is currently serving as acting superintendent, will continue his former position as assistant superintendent when Sanders starts his new job. McBeth was one of the four finalists in Delton's superintendent search. More than 60 persons inquired or applied for the district’s top post. *Tve had a large, terrific amount of calls. The majority of them, once I explained to them, were real happy that a higher tax in the summer meant a lower tax in the winter.” Jane Barlow, Hastings city treasurer they said it should have been done a long time ago," says Barlow. Barlow says the change “frightened a lot of older people.” “The majority of the people I talked to thought their summer taxes had doubled...One lady was afraid to call her husband in from the garden," says Barlow. "There have been very few people that have been rude about it," says Barlow. Bob Miller, adminstrative assistant for non-instruction for Hastings Area Schools, says 1983 is the first year that school districts have had the option of collecting summer school taxes. He explains that the summer collection was made passible by Public Act 333, passed by the state legislature in 1982. “So we’re right on top of it,” says Miller. Miller predicts a savings to the schools of $50,000 to $60,000 in interest. “It’s an advantage to the school system and therefore it’s an advantage to all tax­ payers,” says Miller. "We can anticipate a tremendous savings through lack of borrowing," says Miller. "Last year we paid over $100,000 in interest. We are not planning on paying anywhere near that this year." Miller says the move to summer collection was made in response to “the increase cost of borrowing" and “the instability of state financing of the schools." "We were never sure of our cash flow, or how much we had to borrow," says Miller. "This gives us some money up front...which tides us over until the state starts making its state aid payments." The Hastings City Council, at its June 13 meeting, voted unanimously to add half the summer school taxes to the city’s tax rolls, at the request of the Hastings Area Schools. Because of the extra expense of figuring and collecting the new taxes, the city voted to charge the schools $2 per parcel There are approximately 3,000 parcels of land in the city. Some city officials at first expressed concern that the tax notices could be sent out by July 1, noting that this is the first year such a collection system has been in effect The current tax rate for both Hastings schools and the Barry Intermediate School District is 30.78 mills. To the owner of a $40,000 home, this will show up as an added $308 on the July 1 tax bill, and less the same amount on the winter tax. The City of Hastings currently levies 16 J mills, an amount also billed in the summer. This winter, property owners will be billed for the other half of the school taxes. Prior to this year, the schools collected all of its taxes in the winter. County taxes, which currently total 5.87 mills, are also billed in the winter. “I think (summer tax collection) is favorable overall," says Doug Vickery, owner of Formula Real Estate, which owns and manages several properties in the city. “I’d rather see the higher tax in the summer when you don't have so much other monies going out." He says that winter time, with the expense of Christmas, and higher fuel bills, is a more difficult time to pay the higher tax bill for most people. “Most people I've come in contact with feel the same waj, or should feel the same way because of less of a money outlay at the end of the year," says Vickery. And away we go... Lisa Paine (left) of Delton, and Rhonda Eaton, of Hastings, take a spin on the Tilt-O-Whirl, one of the many rides for big kids at the Barry County Free Fair. The midway runs through Saturday night. For more fair photos, turn to page 7. �City landlords slow to register properties Police Beat: If you own a rental property in the City of Hastings, then Mike Payne, Hastings city assessor and building inspector, wants you. He wants you to come down to city hall and register your dwelling as the first step for property inspections. Drawing from the 1980 census, Payne estimates there are 800 rental units in Hastings. He says that so far, only "a very few" landlords have registered their properties. “I don't know if they're unaware or what — I have to assume they don’t know.” says Payne. The Hastings City Council last year passed ordinance No. 174, effective Aug. 1, 1982, ”to regulate rental units, including hotels, motels, boarding houses, rooming houses, one and two family dwelling units located within the City of Hastings.” The ordinance slates that registration "shall be made within 90 days of the enact­ ment” of the ordinances, and that the term of the registration shall be bi-annual. In the event of a transfer of ownership, the registration becomes invalid, and the new owner shall register within ten days of the date of transfer. Registration is free, although the or­ dinance does provide for a fee if council decides to set one. In addition, the ordinance states it is unlawful for a transfer of ownership to take place if the property is in non-compliance with the ordinance Failure to comply with registration could result in a fine of $100 or up to 90 days in jail for each day that the property goes unregistered. Once a property owner fills out the registration form, he is issued an "interim” certificate, which allows him to operate the property as a rental unit until a building inspection is made. When the building has been inspected, and found to be in compliance with the city’s housing code, a certificate of compliance is issued. "The idea is to bring properties up to a minimum standard, mainly for safety,” says Payne. "That includes electrical connections that work, plumbing that doesn’t leak...things like that.” Court News: 78-year-old fractures leg in auto accident A 78-year-old Bellvue man is listed in poor condition after fracturing his leg in an auto accident in Barry County last week. Clyde G. Russell, of 12400 Cassidy Rd., received his injuries when he lost control of his vehicle while driving on M-66. Sheriff deputies, investigating the ac­ cident, said there was a stalled car parked on the shoulder of the road. Russell, they reported, swerved to miss it, then went across the highway, down through a ditch and into a hayfield. The stalled car was 20 inches off the white shoulder line, investigating deputies noted in their report. Russell was transported by the Nashville ambulance to Pennock Hospital and then transferred to Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. Two motorcyclists injured in accident Two Barry County men receded injuries on Sunday when the motorcyle they were riding rolled over. Troy Brodock, 19, of 11563 106th St., Freeport, and Richard Irwin, 20, of 6240 Robertson, Middleville, attempted to pass a car on a hilly curve on Sission Road when their motorcyle went out of control. Both were taken to Pennock Hospital. Brodock was treated for minor injuries and dismissed while Irwin was transferred to Grand Rapids at his request He reportedly had abrasions and bruises. Investigating officers issued a citation for careless driving. Middleville man, 27, pleads guilty to sex charge Kevin Thomas Kidder, 27, 5450 Engle Rd., Middleville, pleaded guilty Friday to having made sexual contact with a nine-year-old girl. Kidder pleaded guilty to second degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prisoa Sentencing is set for Aug. 12. Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming has ordered Kidder not to be alone with any female under the age of 21, and to have ab­ solutely no contact with the victim. In Other Court Proceedings: Sharlee Ann Wiggins, 32, of Cloverdale, pleaded guilty to the April burglary of a home on Hart Rd., in Yankee Springs, and to stealing food from a Delton grocery store. Wiggins is scheduled for sentencing on a charge of attempted larceny in a building July 29 before Judge Richard Shuster. Her sentencing on the charge of attempted burglary is set for Aug. 5. Clown Day planned at summer playground On Friday, July 22, the Hastings summer playgrounds will host a "clown activity day” from 1 to 2 p.m. at Central School playground. Three professional clowns will be there to entertain the younsters. There is no charge for this activity. An Aug. 8 jury trial is set in the case of a 24year-old Hastings man charged with a second offense criminal sexual conduct Court records reveal that David William Stonehouse, 512V4 Dibble St., was convicted in Aug., 1981 of attempted criminal sexual conduct third degree. He is now accused of raping a Hastings Township woman in April. If found guilty of the second offense, Stonehouse will serve no less than five years in prison, or more than 15. Banner OPINION... Barry County Free Fair Valuable remnant of grassroots America Have you been to the Barry County Free Fair? If you haven’t yet visited the fair this week, be sure to get there before it closes down Saturday night. What you’ll find is more than a midway, grandstand shows and exhibits. You’H find literally thousands of people, adults and youths, who are putting their best efforts on display for their neighbors; people who are volun­ teering their time and talents in a county-wide effort to continue a 131-year-old tradition. The Barry County Free Fair is one of the last vestiges of old-fashioned, grassroots, American community spirit. Kids today have been to Cedar Point and many even to Disney World, but there’s a special attraction for the wide-eyed five year old when the lights of the midway sparkle in his or her hometown. For years, kids have saved their money for weeks ahead and then faced the choice of whether to spend it on one more merry-go-round ride or a taste of cotton candy. Things have changed, of course. 4-H families continue to make the fair a major part of their summer and many of them camp on the grounds for the week. But the rest of the people make the fair a stop for a few hours on a warm evening. The fair can no longer appeal just to the community spirit of people, but it must also be in the entertainment business with big grandstand and midway attractions. Plagued by rising costs and decreasing support from the state government, the Barry County Free Fail ended with a $25,000 debt last year. The Fair Board managed to pay off $3,000 before this week, but a $22,000 burden hangs over the 1983 fair. Operating on a budget of about $85,000, the Fair Board expects that it will have cut its expenses down $15,000 to $20,000 from last year. At this point, nobody knows whether the fair will break even, lose money or make money in 1983. One thing is certain, however, and that is that the fair cannot continue under its present financial burden. It must find a means of turning a profit. Jerry Courtney, secretary-manager of the fair, points out that much of the $85,000 budget is returned to the community in the form of premiums, wages for some of the short-term workers and supplies. The money does not go outside of the county, but instead is recycled through local people and local businesses. To lose the Barry County Free Fair because of financial problems would cost the county one of its major attractions and be a strong blow to the spirit of those thousands of volunteers who have helped keep it alive over the years. We propose that after the books are closed on the 1983 Barry County Free Fair, the people from the Agricultural Society, which elects the Fair Board, organize a task force which includes representatives of government, business and industry and community groups to develop long-term solutions to the problem of finances. The problem is really two-fold; how to finance improvements and maintenance of the fairgrounds, and how to generate enough cashflow to operate the fair on a year-to-year basis. Certainly the successes and failures of fairs in other counties should be examined in detail. The fair’s needs in facilities, promotion, grandstand events and revenues, midway attractions and revenues, premiums and much more need to be studied. The Fair Board takes on a tremendous task on a volunteer basis every year. Its members deserve compliments for the work they have done to preserve the fair when they have faced an uphill battle. We believe that other community people need to be more aware of the problems of the fair so that they can lend their ex­ pertise. Solutions proposed by a community-wide task force could be the answer to preserve the oldest, and one of the best, of our community institutions. hX Banner Dvwotvd to the IntorootB of •««» Count, Stnco 1«M Swid Form P.S. 3S79 Jo P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broodway, P.O. Box B, Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 29 — Thursday, July 21. 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County; $12 per year in adjoining counties; and *13.50 per year elsewhere. Street resurfacing To the Editor: I am writing to say something about the recent resurfacing of some of the city streets. Why does the dty waste money on streets that in my opinon do not need to be resurfaced. Instead, why don't you use this money to fix the railroad tracks that have needed fixing for a long time or fix the water drains that overflow every time we get a heavy rain or how about making the level of the manhole covers even with the road or fix the dips and hills in the streets. Instead of making people mad by ruining the paint jobs on their cars with the tar and stones chipping the surface, why don’t you make people happy by doing something to help make their cars last longer. Since cars are so ridiculously overpriced, it would be nice to see someone trying to help make them last longer. I would also like to ask when the mayor and the woman who thinks she's mayor are going to stop bickering and do what they were voted to do, which is to work with and help us c. iens so we can have a happier life in this town. If you two can’t solve your personal dif­ ferences and work together, then I agree with The Banner that you should resign and let someone who cares about this town be voted in your place. Randy Murphy Hastings Another opinion... To the Editor: Your Banner "Opinion” regarding the Gray-Howe “bickering” is just another example of only doing half your homework — AGAIN! The essence of democracy, in my mind, as defined by the Constitutional Convention to which you refer, is principle. The opposite of compromise is principle. Some things CANNOT be compromised, and in some cases compromise is totally inappropriate. There are some differences that simply cannot be split without abandoning principle entirely. The fellas at that Constitutional Con­ vention weren’t afraid to raise a ruckus over principle. A little thing like a revolutionary* war might be adduced as proof as to their willingness to raise a disturbance. Your editorial is troublesome to me because The Banner is upset that people Write us a letter! welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are ifbelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. The Hastings Banner Two Middleville juveniles confess to area break-ins Two Middleville juveniles have confessed to several break-ins in that area. Investigating officers from the BarnCounty Sheriff Dept, reported that a 14-yearold boy and a 12-year-old boy have admitted that they entered some neighboring homes during a period from late May to late June. During those break-ins they stole some money, took a bike, and committed acts of vandalism, deputies reported. Their cases have been turned over to juvenile court. LARCENY FROM A VEHICLE was reported by David Cooper, of 5980 Ap­ pleview, Kentwood. Cooper told officers he was fishing at Fish Lake on Sunday, July 10, and had parked his truck at the public access. When he returned the cab on the truck was pried open and a fishing motor had been taken. The motor was a Minkota No. 35 A BREAKING AND ENTERING of a pole barn on M-66 in Woodland Township, belonging to Uwe Walliczek of Charlotte, was reported on Friday, July 15. Walliczek told investigating officers of the sheriff department that a John Deer: lawn mower, a mower deck, a Stihl chain saw, a Homelite chain saw, a snowmobile trailer, a cooler, 10 quarts of oil, and a cement mixer were taken. THE THEFT of a Johnson outboard tank was reported by Dave Cornell, of 144 Cordes Rd., Wall Lake, sometime between July 11 and 13. The tank costs $150 to replace. FOUR TIRES were reported stolen July 10 from Leckrone's Auto Body Shop, 2137 S. Bedford Rd. State police say the culprits stole four tires, four rims, and broke the vehicle’s windshield. have actual convictions that they are not willing to compromise or abandon. The Banner actually expresses dismay by the idea that there may be real conflicts. There is no secret that Mayor Howe and I share differences. I am only amazed it has taken The Banner so long to realize it. In my tenure on the council, I have spoken op.-nly on issues. People know squarely where I stand. I have explained my position, have given my reason for certain votes and have been outspoken on issues on which I have staunch beliefs. I also have researched my position well and have documentation where necessary to support my theory. I intend to continue my course, as comments from my constituents lead me to believe my contact has been satisfactory. And just as I research my facts, I think you - folks at The Banner should do likewise before sputtering in the paper. Your mention of unilateral actions and failing to gain support of other council members is disturbing. Council voted 8-0 in all cases on the water issue, the issue that you continue to cite in your column. I am hard pressed to imagine how much more together the elected representatives of the wards of Haxtingx could be. You say that I wanted to "get back" by asking for the Attorney General’s ruling. Anyone may write to the Attorney General. It doesn’t require any particular vote of council. It is a service that we, as taxpayers, are entitled to. And it certainly isn’t the first time I’ve written the Attorney General for information. You continue to refer to the Attorney General’s ruling with reference to the past water referendum. Never have I referred to the ruling as it would apply to the PAST election. My in­ tention (which, by the way, you have never solicited), was in the interest of future cases of this nature, during the 12 years still remaining in the term of the bond agreement. My request of the Attorney General should only more concretely point out that when I seek out answers to unsolved or bothersome questions, I continue to search until I have an answer, and in this case I took my question to the top. You refer to the can of sand from one of the city’s wells that 1 used as evidence that the water system has a proHem. It is quite obvious that The Banner hasn’t researched the "sand problem” adequately. If you had, you would be able to report to the people that in spite of the some $25,000 in repairs that has already been spent, the problem of sand in the system still exists, as the well continues to pump sand on a day-to-day basis. You state the mayor was forced to apologize for making public statements about the city’s position in a zoning lawsuit under criticism from myself and another councilmember. You missed the point entirely. I took issue with Mayor Howe for making public statements regarding a decision made in a closed session of city council. Another aspect of politics that The Banner, in its backwater complacency, cannot ab­ sorb or understand, is that disagreement and conflict IS in the interest of the people. For example, there is the checks and balance system... separation of powers... all covered by the same Constitutional Convention that The Banner refers to... all proof that conflict IS, indeed, an appropriate part of American politics. It is true that Mayor Howe and I have had differences in principle, but I am sure that those differences are based on concern for the people. I have never imagined that Mayor Howe didn’t have some sort of principle in mind in the disagreements that we have had in the past, and I anticipate disagreements in the future in the true spirit of the democratic process. And as for The Banner’s not too subtle suggestion to resign. I, for one, prefer to stick with the already established DEMOCRATIC system of our forefathers, rather than yield to the suggestion of a yet unnamed journalist with less than a half­ dozen editorials under his belt. At the very least, it is better for the city to bring conflict into the open forum than for the public decision to proceed by what ap­ parently is the new Banner Editorial Policy: "Don’t Rock the Boat”. Mary Lou Gray Third Ward Councilmember Mrs. Cook, former Hastings resident, still active at 95 By Elaine Gilbert Vivacious is the way to describe Florence Harper Code on her 95th birthday Tuesday. A former longtime Hastings resident, Mrs. Code celebrated her 95th birthday at tiuee celebrations with family members at Wall Lake. Mrs. Cook enjoys excellent health and keeps family gatherings lively with her marvelous sense of humor. She now resides at Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids Moving to Clark was a decision she made herself 10 years ago, she said. Her zest for living is remarkable, family members say. Mrs. Cook ventured into oil painting at the age of 85. Since then she’s created a number of nice paintings that she’s given to family members “I had never touched a brush and I never could draw,” chuckles Mrs. Cook as she talks about herself prior to her oil painting lessons 10 years ago. Because she says her eyesight isn’t as good as it used to be, Mrs. Cook has had to give up her painting sessions. But, she discovered recently that she can still play bridge — thanks to some Texas-sized playing cards that her daughter-in-law Margaret pur­ chased. Bridge has been a long-time favorite pastime for Mrs. Cook. "It was just a few years ago that she would play bridge until 2 a.m. sometimes...and she usually wins,” commented a family member. Although she’s no longer a resident of Barry County, Mrs. Cook treasures the memories she has of summers at Wall Lake many years ago — before automotive transportation was even around. She also has a wealth of memories of Hastings, wit­ nessing changes in business and population growth and modernization. “I moved to Hastings before I was four and I lived there all my life until 10 years ago.” said Mrs. Cook. The daughter of John and Sarah Harper, she was bom in a little town that was "off the map”, near Kalkaska. "My father was a lumber inspector in the north woods” and the family moved frequently as a result. Mrs. Florence Cook, a longtime former Hastings resident, celebrated her 95th birthday this week. Mrs. Cook’s family settled in Hastings when her father decided to open a private lumber business here after the lumber camp experienced three bum-outs, she said. A graduate of Hastings High School, Mrs. Cook said there were 26-students in her 1905 graduating class. She attended Barry County Normal and then taught for two years in area one-room country schools before enrolling at the University School of Music in Ann Arbor where she studied piano. She married the late Robert W. Cook in 1912. They have three living children: Constance (Mrs. Fred) McCloskey of Hastings, Marshall Cook of Hastings, and Robert Cook of Wisconsin. Continued on page 7 At 95, Florence Cook still enjoys playing bridge with her children: Marshall, Constance McCloskey, and Robert. PUBLIC OPINION by Elaine Gilbert What is your favorite part of the fair? Penny Smith John Heuss • QUESTION • The 1983 Barry County Free Fair opened Sunday, and continues through Saturday, with a variety of attractions sure to please both young and old. What is your favorite part of the fair? Do you think this is the best fair yet in Barry County? Why? Bob Smith. Hastings: "The rides are better this year. There's a few different games on the midway, too. and more food booths...I like the rides mostly.” Smith says he likes the Flying Bobs best, explaining "You go backwards." Penny Smith, Hastings: "The fair is a terrific event this year for Hastings, and Barry County. The fair board had done a great job this year, they really have. And the CETA and Michigan Youth Corps workers have done a terrific job. too, fixing up the fairgrounds, and the buildings...My favorite part is everything and everybody.” Sam McCarthy Dennis Paulauski Carol Hawkins Brenda Burke Sam McCarthy, Hastings: “I like the truck pulls and the tractor pulls the best. But, this year they aren’t having the truck pulls because of the mud wrestling.” Carol Hawkins, 1-H Dog Leader: "I like the 4-H animal exhibits the best.” Carol has been a 4-H leader for 15 years. Margery Hine, Cloverdale: "The grand­ stand entertainment" is my favorite. "It’s the only thing we ever come for.” John Heuss, Hastings: "The rides. I like the on? that goes backwards real fast.” John says he also likes the elephant ears, and he says he thinks the fair is much better this year than last.” Dennis Paulauski. Hastings: “I like the food and the drinks. My favorite foud are hot dogs. The drinks, it’s lemonade." Brenda Burke, Hastings: "I like the two new rides. Those are good ones." �4 -I The Hostings Banner—Thursday. July 21. 1983. Page 3 what’s cookin’ Social y]euM . . by Elaine Gilbert Raymond Davis’ to observe 50th anniversary Laurie Newhouse, Jeffrey Baker, wed by candlelight Albert-DenHartog united Loughrin-Rambadt united Elizabeth Ann Albert and Daniel John DenHartog were united in marriage on June 4, 1983 at the Western Seminary Chapel in Holland by the Rev. Wayne Kiel of the Peace Reformed Church of Middleville. The double-ring ceremony was performed before 160 relatives and friends. Elizabeth is the daughter of Mrs. Ruth W. Albert of 2905 Swede Rd., Midland. Daniel is the son of Dr. and Mrs. John G. DenHartog of 907 N Glenwood, Hastings. Jennifer Albert, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Elizabeth Schilling and Tanya Taylor, both friends of tne bride. Steven DenHartog, brother of the groom, was the best man. Groomsmen were Steve DeBroux and Steve Mulder Usher was John Thomas The bride wore her mother's wedding gown and was given in marriage by her brother, Steven Albert. A reception followed the wedding ceremony in the Seminary Commons with a luncheon served. Mr. and Mrs. Arend Bruinsma were master and mistress of ceremonies. The couple took a bicycle tour from Oregon to Missouri for their honeymoon. They will reside in Madison, Wisconsin The rehearsal dinner was held at The Castle in Holland. " Elizabeth Marie Loufhrin of Grand Rapids and Jeffrey Howard Rambadt of Sturgis were married on May 27 by the Rev. James Remmerswaal at the Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sturgis. The bride is the daughter of Philip Loughrin, formerly of Hastings, and Beverly Loughrin of Grand Rapids. The bridegroom is the son of Ronald and Carol Rambadt of Sturgis. Lisa Hilliard of Kaleva, served as the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kathy Loughrin of Grand Rapids and Vikki Barker of Menominee. Jordan Elizabeth Scholz of Prairie Village, Kansas, and Robin Ann Loughrin of Westerville, Ohio, were the flower girls. Christopher Rambadt of Sturgis served as the best man. The bridegroom’s attendants were Chris Hamlin, Dean Scheske and John Robertson, all of Sturgis. A reception was held at the Knights erf Columbus Hall in Sturgis. A honeymoon trip of backpacking was taken at the Ludington State Park. The couple resides in Constantine, Mich. In nuptials performed by the Reverend Douglas Huntington at the Portage Refor­ med Church on Friday, June 10, 1983, Miss Laurie A. Newhouse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Newhouse, and Jeffrey L. Baker, son of Mrs. Leola Durrin and the late Clayton E. Durrin, were united in marriage. Carnations, gladiolas and bakers fern enhanced the church altar and traditional music was furnished by Mrs. Marilyn Osterhouse, organist, and Valerie DeBolt, vocalist. Wearing her mother’s white satin bridal gown, styled en train, and with long pointed sleeves, was distinguished by a lace bertha and pointed collar. The skirt hem was enhanced by a lace insert and a veil of net edged in pearls. A white gardenia and yellow rosebud streamers topped the bride’s Bible. A seafoam green chiffon bustle back dress was worn by the maid of honor, Miss Laura Canute. Bridesmaids, Miss Michele Upton and Mrs. Tina Nswhouse, wore light yellow and orchid bustle back dresses. Miss Beth Russell wore a pink chiffon dress. Spring bouquets were enhanced with light yellow, green, orchid and pink carnations, and baby’s breath. Best man was Raymond Garrett. The bride’s brothers — Vernon Newhouse, Mark Newhouse and Michael Newhouse — seated the 200 guests. Mrs. Baker was graduated from Gull Lake High School, attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and is employed by William J. Brown, DPM. Mr. Baker was graduated from Springfield High School and Calhoun Area Vocational Center. He at­ tended Western Michigan University and is attending Kellogg Community College. He is a machinist at St. Regis Paper Company. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Davis invite friends, neighbors and relatives to share in the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary open house to be held July 31 from 3-6 p.m. at the Bedford Masonic Temple in Bedford. A buffet will be provided. Raymond and the former Olive Grindol were married April 22. 1933 in Angola, In­ diana and have lived in Battle Creek on Kirby Road since that time. They have spent the past 12 winters in Phoenix, Ariz. Both retired from Kellogg’s on May 28, 1971, Ray with 36 years service and Olive with 22 years. Ray and Olive have been members of the Bedford Bible Church many years. They have been on the board and taught Sunday School in the past. Ray has been a member of Bedford LMge No. 207 F&AM for 50 years, is a member of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rites of Grand Rapids Consistory, and belongs to Kelloggs 25 Year Club. Both arc members of Bedford Chapter O.E.S. No. 471, and Olive belongs to the Bedford Past Matrons Club. The open house is being hosted by their five children and their spouses: Mrs. Clifford (Adena) Key of Cleveland, Tn., Mrs. Ken­ neth (Rosemary) Clissold, Lake San Marcos, Calif., Mrs. Norman (Dolores) Sanford, McHenry, Ill., Mrs. David (Jean) Bunce and Frank (Curt) Davis, both of Battle Creek. Helping host the event, are fourteen grand­ children and one great grand child. The pleasure and privilege of greeting loved ones and friends is the only gift desired. Hawthorne-LaJoye engaged Mike Hawthorne of Hastings and Lorraine McDonough of Caledonia are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Lynn, to Greg LaJoye. Julie is a 1983 graduate of Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in industrial marketing. Greg recently com­ pleted three years of service in the U.S. Navy and is presently employed at Hastings Reinforced Plastics. A Sept, wedding is being planned. Ogdens renew vows on 25th anniversary Richard and Jeannette Ogden renewed their wedding vows on their 25th wedding anniversary then an open house was held following the ceremony at their home. Joyce DeVinney from Lansing, sister of Jeannette, and Darrell Jones from Hastings was the matron of honor and best man 25 years ago. They also stood up when the Ogdens renewed their wedding vows. The couple’s children also stood up with them — Rick and Jolene Ogden, and grand­ daughter Jennifer, and Ronald and Jackie Ogden. The ceremony was performed by Pastor Michael Anton at Grace Lutheran Church in front of family and friends. Richard and Jeannette were married June 7, 1958, by Pastor Trinklein at Grace Lutheran Church. The couple would like to thank everyone for the lovely gifts, money, and cards and for all those people that came to the open house. Glasgows to celebrate 25th anniversary Duane a.. J Frances Glasgow will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday. July 24 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Edward Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. Duane and Frances were married there June 28, 1958. Hughes observe 50th wedding anniversary On July 3, a surprise open house was held at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delta), honoring Clara and Norwood Hughes who celebrated their 50th wedding an­ niversary on July 7. A sincere "thanks" to all who were so kind to help us spread the word to relatives and friends and to be able to surprise them. Without that help and cooperation, it would not have been such a lovely day. Marriage Licenses Krouse-Hummel engaged Snowden-Krouse engaged Mr. and Mrs. Richard Krouse of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. James Hummel of Nash­ ville are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Dawn Marie Krouse and Joseph Obadiah Hummel. Dawn is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School and is now attending Wilma Boyd Career School in Pittsburgh, Pa. Joe is a '.983 graduate of Maple Valley High School and in January will be attending Denver Automotive and Diesel School in Denver. Colo. No wedding date has been set Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Snowden of Vermontville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Denise Ann, to Dean Arthur Krouse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Krouse of Hastings. Denise is a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High School and Dean is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School. Both are attending Wilma Boyd Career School in Pittsburg, Pa. No definite wedding date has been set. Zuverinks will observe 25th anniversary Gordon and Nellie Zuverink of 5158 108th St.. Caledonia will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday. July 30 at the Caledonia Lakeside Park in Caledonia, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Gordon and Nellie Schiefla were married Aug. 2, 1958, at the United Brethren par­ sonage al Woodland by Rev. Alice Griffin and have lived the past 25 years at their present address. Hosting the party will be their children. Lois Zuverink of Findlay, Ohio, and Linda and Larry Zuverink of Caledonia. Only a few invitations have been sent so everyone is welcome to come on this special day. Horne-Scheldt engaged Barbara Louise Horne and Clarence James Scheidt announce their engagement. Barbara, a 1973 graduate of Kalamazoo Centra] High and a 1980 graduate of Itasca Community College, Minnesota, is presently employed at Borgess Hospital as a LPN. James, a graduate of Galesburg-Augusta High School, is presently employed by School Master Plumbing and Heating. A fall wedding is planned by the couple. Robert Smith, Hastings, 38 and Diane Frisbie, Hastings, 27. Lance Pittelkow, Wayland, 22 and Lynne Herbert, Wayland, 20. Steven Radant, Hastings, 23 and Susan Rowlader, Hastings, 22. Thomas Laws Jr., Hastings, 19 and Sharon Warner, Lake Odessa. 20. Jeffery Mead, Nashville, 20 and Tamara Troyanowski, Muskegon. 23. Louis Stricklan, Nashville, 27 and Sherrie Hoffman, Nashville, 18. Charles Lindsey, Freeport, 28 and Juella Heth, Freeport, 21. Ronald Felder, Nashville, 33 and Margaret Scott, Nashville, 31. David Heaton, Nashville, 27 and Rose Smith, Nashville. 22. Frank Look, Lake Odessa, 22 and Carrie Devine, Lake Odessa, 18. Herman Hoff. Caledonia, 53 and Judy Dawson. Middleville, 40. Eugene Panos II, Caledonia, 23 and Sandra Pyle, Hastings, 19. Larry Cranmore, Hastings, 39 and Leitia Smith, Hastings, 39. Leonard Standler. Jr., Hastings, 22 and Letha Wilson. Hastings. 16. Area Births James and Brenda Halbert, Lake Odessa, July 13, 7:07 a.m., 6 lb. 9 oz.; Bruce and Linda Colvin, Hastings. July 14, 1:59 a.m., 7 lb. 15 oz.; Tammy Jordan, Hastings, July 17, 9:20 a.m., 7 lb.; Marvin and Elaine Roper, Lake Odessa. July 19,10:20 a.m., 7 lb. 2\4 oz. Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. McKay, Hastings, July 14, 4:29 a.m., 7 lb. 4 oz., at Borgess Hospital, Kalamazoo. This Week Featuring... Lois Roush Lois Roush gets ready to mix up a botch of honey whole wheat loaves. The bread is one of her favorite recipes. Lois Roush's career memories are flavored with international seasoning. Lois, a retired elementary teacher, has taught hundreds of children in five different foreign countries plus several different Michigan communities. Nearly half of her 46-year teaching career was spent overseas, teaching American children at military bases. Occasionally if there was room in one of her classes, she was delighted to teach some of the native children too. She taught in Okinawa, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and England. "I liked Taiwan the best because I had a house there and I realty liked it," said Lois. While in Japan, she enrolled in a course in Tokyo to bolster her knowledge about the difficult Japanese language. She treasures the opportunities she had to travel to many foreign countries during the time-off she had from her teaching assign­ ments. She's visited India, Cambodia, Viet Nam, and the Philippines. Several years ago she also journeyed to China. Lois's Hastings home is decorated with many items that keep memories fresh of the countries she has visited. For instance, on her back porch, there is a tapestry from Taiwan decorated with oriental designs including metallic silver thread dragons which symbolize good luck. She returned to her hometown of Hastings eight years ago when she retired from teaching after her assignment in England. She was bom just north of town on the property where the Reminder’s “red barn” is located. The barn had once belonged to her parents, Emma and J>>hn Roush, and their home was once located nearby. As a child, Lois received her education at the Welcome Corners school when it was a one-room facility. She attended that school for eight years and then graduated from Hastings High School. She went to Western Michigan University and earned a life teaching certificate after two years. In later years, she received a fullfledged degree by completing requirements during summer sessions. She started her teaching career at the age of 19 in the Fennville School District She taught first grade during her year there. Lois remained with the Fennville schools for nine years and then taught in Jonesville, Homer, and Jackson before going overseas. She said she decided to apply for an overseas teaching job when a friend told her about the opportunity. “I had always wanted to travel so I decided to apply." Now that she is back in Hastings, she has become active in several organizations. She Child Abuse Council names new officers The Barry County Child Abuse Council, the local developer of child abuse and neglect prevention programs since 1979, has recently changed its executive board. Robert Nida, who has served as president of the council since its start, passed the gavel to Rev. Michael Anton, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings, Charlene Michael, Protective Services Worker for the Dept, of Social Ser­ vices, was vice-president: Dr. Michael McAlvey of the Thomapple Valley Family Physicians, P.C. was named as treasurer; and Tony Podraza, therapist for the Barry County Mental Health Clinic, was named Secretary. is a member and former president of the Thomapple Garden Club. She also has served two years as president of the AAUW of which she is a member. The Hastings Women’s Ciub is another local organization in which she enjoys a membership. Lois also is affiliated with the Barry County Retired Teachers Association and the Michigan Association of Retired Teachers. Gardening is a favorite hobby and she grows both flowers and vegetables. Beautiful red geraniums cirrently grace the flower boxes on the front of her home as evidence of her very green thumb. Every year, Lois takes slips of her geraniums in the fall and roots them for planting the following spring. Reading and listening to music are other pastimes she enjoys. "I enjoy walking too...I walk all over," says Lois. Collecting seashells is a pastime she has enjoyed, especially in Okinawa where she lived two blocks away from the shore. "Okinawa has the most beautiful seashells,” Lois comments. When Lois bakes bread, one of her favorite recipes is one for honey whole wheat loaves that she received from a Taiwan family living in Texas. While Lois was visiting that state, "their daughter made the bread and I tasted it and it was so good that I asked for the recipe. "Homemade bread tastes good and this one is healthy too," she said. Lois’s Honey Whole Wheat Loaves Ingredients: 1-cup milk, Vi-cup margarine (Vfc-stick), 2-Tablespoons sugar, 1Tablespoon salt, 4-cup honey, 2-packages yeast (equivalent to five-level teaspoons), l*£-cups lukewarm water, 2’6-cups sifted white flour, and 5-cups whole wheat flour Scald milk. Stir in butter, honey, salt and sugar. Cool to lukewarm in mixing bowl. Sprinkle yeast on warm water. Stir to dissolve. Combine yeast with the milk mixture. Add the white flour and 2^-cups whole wheat flour. Mix until smooth with mixer or by hand (my method). Add the rest of the whole wheat flour and work it till dough leaves sides of the bowl. Turn‘t out on board and let rest for 10-minutes. Place in buttered bowl, turn, cover with damp towel and let rise til! double (about l^-hours). Punch down. Divide in half, shape and place in buttered bread pans. Let rise till double (about one hour). Bake in preheated oven at 375 degrees for 40 minutes or till hollow sounding when tapped. Remove from pans and cool. DDSs, DM Ds, DCs, DVMs, JDs, MDs Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you' j like to discuss our unique program. 891-1136 CALEDONIA 7)/,7,,m ...on 451-3144GRAND RAPIDS 'V /( (WltTl I iWfll Wendell’s WK: �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, July 21,1983, Page 4 Marjorie Slout Dr. Clarence Lloyd Brady BOYNTON BEACH, FLA. - Marjorie Slout, 77, formerly of Vermontville, died Wednesday, July 13,1983 in Boynton Beach, Fla., where she had been living for the past several years. She was bom Dec. 22, 1905 in Big Rapids, Mich., the daughter of Fred and Luella (Sprague) Jordan. She was a school teacher in rural schools and also taught in the Nashville and Ver­ montville school system. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Ray (Ruth) Anderson of Boynton Beach, Fla.; one brother, Roberts. Jordan of Kalamazoo; a niece, Carlyn Newton of Battle Creek; and a foster son, Dean Hansen of Woodland. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 18 from the Vermontville Congregational Church. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Arrangements were by Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermontville Library or the Vermontville Historical Society. Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Campcround Rd, 8 mi. S , Paatnr. Brant Branham. Phom 623 2285. Sunday School at 10 Wor­ ship 11 a.m.; Evening Serac* al 7 pn.; Youth meet Sunday 6 pn.. Wed. Prayer BiU*7pm DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. Corner Pifer and Cedar Creek Rd . Pau) S. Howall. Pastor Phone 9* ! J884 Saturday Srrvm. Sa lie th School 9.30 a.m., Worship 11 a m . Wed. 7:30 pm. Bible Study and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED ME.TUORLST CHURCH. Pastor Elmer J Faust On M-43 in Delton. Services - Worship 10:45 a_m.. Sunday School 0.30-10:30. Evening Service 6p m.. United Methodist Women every first Inureday. 7.30 pm; United Methodist Men every second Sunday. 7 JO a m INTERLAKES BAPTIST, Briton Located on M-43 tn Drlksi Pastor Steve VanNatlan. 3^ndy Campbell. Sunday School Diractor Sunday School 10 a.m. Family Worship and Bible Teaching 11 in, Children's Church 11 am, Evening Service 6 pn.. Wednesday Bible Study at 7 pm.. Choir Practice at 7:50 p m Last Friday of every month Family Ni((ht at 7 30 p.m at th* church CaUG-to-IxWl. MIMI BIBLE CHUHOl. Comer M-43 and Milo Road. Doug Huntir.gton Pastor. Rt No 3. Bos 315A. Driton. MI 49046 Phone671-4702 Sunday School 10:00 a m Warship Service 11:00. Evening Worship 800 pm . Wednesday Service 7 GO p.m PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH 10221 8 Noma Rd Acroaa from Prainonil* Garage Rev. Bill Blair, Partnr 8 inday School 10 a.m.. Morning Worrhip 11 am.. Sunday Night 7 p m.; Bible Study. Wednes­ day Service 7 pm. ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Elons Rd . Delton Father Ray Alien. S.J Pastor Saturday Mas* 5.30 pjn . Sun­ day Mas* 11 00 am from Memorial Day weekend to Lahnr Dav weekend, and. 12:00 Noon th* rest of th* year DELTON ASSEMBLY' OF GOD. Pastor Gary Stevens. Hu.rw- 623-H7H9 Meets in Delton High School LGI room. Sunday School 9.30 a.m.; Warship 10 45 a.m ODESSA, TEX. • Services for Dr. Clarence Lloyd Brady, 65, of 1527 Mesa Drive, Odessa, Tex. were held Thursday, July 7, 1983 from Central Baptist Church with burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, Tex. Dr. Brady died Monday, July 4, after a lengthy illness. He was bom July 24, 1917 in Middleville, Mich, to Lyle and Mabie (Carter) Brady and attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1936. Dr. Brady, a resident of Odessa, Tex. for 32 years, was a chiropractor. He was a member of Bellmont Baptist Church, Texas Chiropractor Society and International Chiropractic Association and the Permian Boosters. He is survived by his wife, Norma (Tim­ mons) Brady; one son, Gordon Lloyd Brady of Odessa; two daughters, Mrs. Joe (Gwendolyn) Hendrix of Odessa and Diane Parker of Denver, Colo.; five grandchildren; two brothers, Keith Brady of Casper, Wyo. and Eugene Brady of Middleville, Mich.; and four sisters, Ruth Eddy of Delton, Loita Stotz and Murid Jarstfer, both of Battle Creek, and Byrle Hudson of Kokomo, Ind. HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH. Hwy M-66 10 mi. S of Nashville Robert Lee Sbotta. Pastor Sunday ■ 9:45 a m., funday School. 10:45 a.m. Worship Senior. 6 p m. Young People Meeting; 7.00 p.m Evening Service. Wednesday 7.30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Hour. Free counsel­ ing armies on all problems Phon* 616-7583866 or 963-1713. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Lacey Father Ray Allan Phone 6232496 Sunday Maae at MX) am. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT Barryville. 4 miles W. of Nashville un M-79 Steven Reid. Pastor Worship Service 9.15 am.; Sunday Church School and Coffee Fellowship 1015 am. United Meth­ odist Women 1st Tuesday each month. ST CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville. Father Ison Pohl. Pastor A mia•uxi of St Roar Catholic Church. Hastings. Saturday Maas 6:30 p.m. Sunday Maa* 9 30 a.m UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashville Phon* 852 9719. Comer Wash­ ington and State Leonard F. Putnam. Pas­ tor Services: Sunday 9.45 a.m. Morning Worship. 1045 a.m Fellowship. 11 a.m. Church School for all *<e«. 6-10 pm U.M.Y F Jr. Hi and U.M.Y.F Sr Hi; Bible Hour all agea. I.l Wednesday 7 50 pm each month. United Methodist Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Wash ington. Nashville. Rev. J. G Boomer Sun­ day School 9 45 a.m. Sunday Worahip 1100 *.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p m ; Bibl* Prayer Wednesday 700 pan. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillipa St Pastor Itortar DeGroot 8529906 or 852-9025. Aametonl Pastor Don Ronco*. 85298W. Sunday Services: Sunday Sritoul fr.45. Sunday Worship 11 nun.; Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wed­ nesday night Btbi* Study 7 p.m. Bus Ministry - Call Don Rosen* 852 9228 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Cloverdale Rd. 5 miles south of Nashville. % mil* east of M-66 Pastor Marvin Potter Phone 852-0661. Sunday Service*. Sundry School 10 a.m.; Morning Service* 11 a m.; Evening Service 6 p m.. Cottage Prayer meeting 7.30 p.m. Wednesday. Woodland Area Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BAN1TELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner officiat­ ing Phone 758-3149. Country Chapel wor­ ship 10:15 am; Sunday School 9 a m. Ban­ field worship 11 JO am COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH Former Johnstown Township Hall Dowling Mark A Shnver. Pastor Sunday School 10 am, Worship 10 45 am.. Evening Service 6 p m. Wed evening prayer 7 p m Fellowship dinner last Sunday of each month. 2:30 p m. at the church Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZAPENE. 301 Ful­ ler St . M-79 Pastor Thomas Voyles Sunday Servicr and Sunday School. 10 am , Morning Worship 11 a.m ; Evenmg Service*. Youth 6 p.m.. Evening Worship 7 p.m . Wediwaday mid week prayer 7 p.m. Wednesday caravan program 7 p m KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN, comer of Barnum Rd. and M-66 Woodland Pastor George Spraa Phona 367-2741. 945 a.m Worship. 11 in Sunday School. Wed­ nesday Prayer 8 p.m ; W.M.A 2nd Wed­ nesday each month; Adult C.E.. 2nd Saturdey each month. 8 pm. WOODGROVE PARISH. Coals Grove. Rev Pamela Owens. Pastor Phone 3674137. Sunday church school 9.30 a.m.. Worship service 10 45 a.ra.; choir 8 p m., youth fellowship 7 30 pm. Holy Commun ion first Sunday of each month Women s Fellowship first Thursday of each month at 10 am WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance Heffelfmger Phone 367-3961 9 15 am Worship Ser­ vicr. 10:30 a m. Sunday School; 7:30 pm Wednesday UMYF Welcome The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N. Wood land Rd . Lak* Odr*M Pastor Richard Srseink Church phone 367-4621. Paator'a phone 374-8938 Sunday - Monung Worship 10.00 am . Sunday School 11:15 a.ra.. everung aerwr 710 pjn. Wednesday • Bible Study 7.-00 p.m STONEY POINT E’KEIK MFmiODLST. Wellman Rd. at E. State Kd Rev. Charles Davenport. 119 Star St.. Spring Arbor. MI. Ph 517-7502497. Sunday School 10 a m . Worship Service 11 a m Mid-week Service Wed. at 6 pm. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Veit* Rd.. Woodland Timothy Rolhfusa. t'aator. Sun­ day school every Sunday at 9:15. Sunday worship 10:30. Coffee fellowship following Sunday worship on 2nd and 4lh Sundays each month Lutheran Brotherhood meet* lat Sunday. 7JO p.m. Lutbrr League meets 2nd Sunday. 6 30 p.m Hickory Comers HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phi) Prrkim Panin 10 a.m Sunday School. 11 a.m Morning Worship. Junior Church Nursery. 7pm Worship. Wednes­ day 7 30 p in Family Night Miasunwrv Sucwty avciMid Friday. 7 pm. PuUudi Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 106 Cherry St. Pastor Rrv. Jerry Drummond. Phone 7655134 IfrOO a.m. Sunday School. 11:00 LU Morning Warship. Evenmg Worship 700 p.m Widnaadiy evening prayer meet­ ing at Y.C.W. Club'a 7:00 p m "A Growing Church For Coming Lord." GALILEAN BAPTIST. 108th St. and N. Freeport Rd. Phone 945-5704. 10 a.m. Sunday School. 1! a_m. Morning Worship. 7 pm Evening Service. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting 7JO p.m HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M 50 North of Freeport at the Kent-Ionia County Lin*. Rev. James Kinsey. Church School 10 a.m.. Monung Worship 11 a.m Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m Morning Serve—, 11:15 Sunday School These are claaae* for all MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORM ED. 708 W Main Str—I Worship 10 a_m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; Evening Wor­ ship 6 pm MIDDLEVILLE FIRST B..PT1ST CHURCH. Hwy M 37. just north of Mid dleviile 795-9726 Rev Wesley Smith. Pastor Mark J. Highman, Pastor of Youth and Education. Sunday School 9.45 a m Monung Worship 11 a m.; Evening Service 6 p.m. NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 RuaaeU St Rev Gary Finkbeiner. Phone 795-7429. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. and 7 p.m : W«dn—day Bible Study 7.30 p m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at Parmal— Road. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel Pastor Phone 891-1585 Rev Char lev Doornboa. Aaautant Pastor Phone 7953466 First Service 9 am, Church School 10.15 a m ; Second Service 11:15 a.m.; Evening Celebration 6 p.m ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE. Father Dennta Boylan. Paatnr Phone 7922889 Sunday Maa* Ham McCALLUM CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST The Church in th* Wildwood" Otia l.ake Rood Pastor Gary Brooks Morning Worship 11 a m ; Sunday School 9:45 a m.; Evening Service 7 p.m ; Prayer Meeting and Youth Me*ting 7 p.m Thursday. Women* Mis­ sionary Aaaooation first Thursday of each month 9 30 a.m. Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hastings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hostings, Inc. insurance lor your Lite. Home. Basinets and Car E.W. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf -f- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS M«mb*r F.O.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodway - Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescription*’’- UBS. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Ftastings, Michigan Wren Funeral Home Walnut * 5. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hostings. Michigan Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGE VILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd . 2 mile* south of Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman. Pastor Larry Tungate. Sunday School Supt Sunday School 945 a.m ; Church Services 11 a.m . 6 p m Evening Services. Wadnesday 6 30 pm. SO.C K 3 thru 6 grades; 7 p m Adult Prayer and Bible Study Bus miniatry weekly with Ron Moore. Call 6645413 for pickup MARTIN REFROMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Dnve-in. walk in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev Marvin Merter. Pastor Worship Servweu 10 a m and 7 30 pm.Sunday School 11.15am ST CYRIL A METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 7922889. Saturday Mas* 5 p.m . Sunday Mau 9 am DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH Deter Road near Pine Laae Rev John F Padgett Pastor Sunday Worship 9 30 a m and 6 p m . Sunday School 11 a m . Youth Choir meet* each Monday 6 30 pm ST FRANCIS OF ASSLSI EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Mas* 8 a.m . Church School 9am. Family Eucharist 10am Nursery 10am. Midweek ser.ices a* announced Father Kurt Fish, vicaa 664-4345 William L. Mitchell James F. Garrett LAKE ODESSA - Mr. William L. Mitchell, 68, of 733 Third Avenue, died Thursday, July 14. 1983 at Hackley Hospital, Muskegon. He was born Dec. 27. 1914 in Leslie. Mich., the son of John and Hazel (Laxton) Mitchell. He graduated from Leslie High School in 1933. He married the former Elaine Dowling on Jan. 14, 1939 in Leslie. They moved to Lake Odessa in 1949 when he established William’s Department Store. He retired in 1976 when his son took over the running of the store. He served on the Lake Odessa Village Council, was village president and a member of the Lake Odessa Lions Club. He was also a member of Calvary Grace Brethren Church in Alto. Mr. Mitchell is survived by his wife, Elaine; one son, John (Jack) Mitchell of Lake Odessa; two daughters, Mrs. Darwin (Margaret) Thompson of Alto and Mrs. Richard (Marilyn) Brown of Grand Rapids; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Norman and Richard, both of Leslie; and one sister, Mrs. Janet Purvis of Jackson, Miss. Funeral services were held Monday, July 18 at 1 p.m. from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. The Rev. Richard Sellers and the Rev. Richard Placeway of­ ficiated. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Leslie, Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance Ser­ vice. NASHVILLE ■ Mr. James F. Garrett, 74, of 179 Thornapple Lake Rd., died Wednesday. July 13, 1983, at his home. He was born in Knoxville, Tenn, on May 3, 1909, the son of Coil Byers and Carrie (Brendle) Garrett. He was a member of the Nashville VFW Dad’s Post. Mr. Garrett is survived by four sons, Jesse and Ray, both of Middleville, Richard of Hastings, and Coil of FL Wayne, Ind.; nine grandchildren; four great - grandchildren; and his mother, Carrie Garrett of Ft. Wayne, Ind. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, July 15 at the Barryville Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, owner of Broadway and Center St Fr Shel­ don Harbsch. Ixicum Tenena. Services Sun­ day. Maa* and Church School 10 am. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings Ixonand Davi*. P—tor Ph 948 2256 or 945-9429. Sunday Sunday School 9:45 am. Worahip 11 am. Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 pm.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p m. Nursery for all servicer Wesineaday CYC 6:45 p.ta_, prayer and Bible study 7pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Haatinga. Michigan 948-8004 Sunday Services Sunday School 9.30 a.m Morning Worship 10:45 a.m . Evening Wor­ ahip 6 pm. Wednesday Family Night. Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 00 p.m Sacred Sounds Reh—real 8 30 p m Sunday morning aervice brnadnst WBCH. ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 806 S Jefferson Father Leon Pohl. Pastor Satur­ day Ma— 4:30 pm; Sunday Masses 8 a.m and II a.m. Confessions Saturday. 4:00 4 30 pm WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METH ODIST 318'. N Broadway Rev Con.tanee Heffelfmger. Pastor I'h :<67 BMH Church School 9.30. Worship Service II a.m.. Senior MYF 7 pm.. Thursday evening raft­ ing at 7 pm Choir. U.M Women; Welcosne Circle third Wednesday of month. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway Rev. David D Garrett Phone 948-2229 Parsonage. 5M5-3195 Church. When- a Christian eapenence makes you a member 9 45 a.m Sunday School; 10-45 am. Worship Service. 7 p.m. Fellowship Worship.7pm Wednesday Prayer ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH no McCann Rd in Irving Sunday Morning Prayer at 10 30 Holy Comm union at 11 01) The Rt. Rev William O Lewi*. Rector HARVEST CHURCH on M 43 five rnilea south of Hastings Pastor Larry Silverman. Aaaoc. Pastor Allan Welch Ph. 948-8024. Service timer Tueaday night (prayer, praise, and worship) at 7 p.m . Thursday night (teaching service) at 7 p.m.. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 10 30 a.m. morning worship. 6 pm. evening wor­ ahip. "Words of Truth" radio broadcast daily at 2 p.m on WDFP FM (95.3) alao on WMAX AM (14 80) at 3:15 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Bollwood and E-t Stole Road. 945-9121 Rev Donald L. Brail. Pastor Sunday .mol 10 00 am Worship Ser­ vice 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6 00 p m Prayer Meeting 7 00 pm Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stole Road Pastor J T Crawmer Phone 945-2285 Sunday School 9:45 a m . Worship 11:00 am.. Evening Service 6 pm.. Wednesday Praise Gathering 7pm VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Fu’i Gospel). 1715 Carlton Center Rd Sunday morning service, prune and hymns. 10 31) a m ; Evening services. evangelistic. 7 30 p.m.. Sunday Youth Meeting 6 IM) p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Meet­ ing at 7.30 p m. QUIMBY UNITED MEniODL-T CHURCH 3 mile. E on M 79 Steven Rem. Pastor Sunday Church School 10:30 a m.. Worship Servicr 11:30 a m United Meth­ odist Women - I st Wednesday each month HASTINGS CHRLSTUN CHURCH. 102 E Woodlawn Ave Minister Scott Davis Sunday Worship 9.30 am Fellowship 10 30 to 11 00 am Bible School ll:0C a m to 12:00 noon Wednesday Bible Study and Fellowship 7:30 to 8 30 p.m Phone 945-2076 BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 a.m . Worship Service 11 am. Prayer Service Thursday 7 p m. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS Meeting at 502 E Bond Sunday Sacrament meeting 9 30 a m . Sunday School 10.00 a m Branch Pre—lent David McMomgie Phone 1-6989849 or EM 5-4154 NORTH IRVLNG WESLEY AN CHURCH CORNER OF Woodachool and Wing Rd. Pastor .Mark Wade. 5519 Buehler Rd Phone 765-8287 Sunday School Warn. Worship 11 am. Evening Servicr 7 pm. Prayer Service Wednesday 7 p.m . Nursery provided for all wrv icr. FIRST UNITU) METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green St. Hartings Ph (616) 945 9574 Myron K Williams. Minister MiFranc— Horne. Director of Christum Edu cation Sunday. July 24 - 930 a.m Wor­ ahip. "Can One Froeload Into Heaven"-. 1030 am Coffee Fellowship: 1030 am Radio Broadcast. WBCH Monday. July 25. 9 a m. to 12 noun ” Rainbow of Music . 7pm Boy Scout* Tuesday. July 26 • 9 a m to 12 noon "Rainbow of Music". Wed­ nesday. July 27 9 a m. to 12 noon "Rain­ bow of Muaic", Thursday. July 28 ■ 9 a m to 12 noon "Rainbow of Music-. Friday. July 29 • 9 a m to 12 noon 'Rainbow of Music-. 5 30 to 8 30 p m ICE CREAM SOCIAL. Church Parking Lot INTERLAKES BA1T1ST. Delton J-' catrd on M-43 in Delton Partor Steve Van Nattan Sandy Camplwll. Sunday School Director Sunday School U> a m . Family Worship and Bible T—> lung 11 a m . llukl rer.a Church. Ham. Evening Service ti p m Wednesday Hihk- Study at 7 p ni . Choir Prarlne at 7 50 p m Last Friday of everv month. Family Night at " 30 p m at the church Call 623-5:191 James Donald Lind Mr. James Donald Lind, aged 78, a retired farmer in Caledonia Township, passed away Friday, July 15, 1983 at his home. He is survived by a brother, William E. Lind of Middleville; two sisters, Anna Loring of Caledonia and Lillian MaHaffey of Lan­ sing; two sisters-in-law, Fianna Lind of Caleodnia and Florence Lind of Middleville; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral servies were held Monday af­ ternoon at 1:30 p.m. from the Roetman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia. Rev. Richard J. Raab officiated. Interment was in Bowne Center Cemetery. ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CHURCH. 2625 Airport Rd. Dick Taggart. P—tor. Church phone 9;8-8482. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worahip 11 am.; Junior Church 11 a m.; Evening Worship 7 p.m.; Nursery for all aervK— THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Note). 12223 Chief Noonday Rd . Gun Lake area. Sunday Worship 10 un., Tuesday gospel onneert 7 pm. Saturday Bible atudy 7 pm. 3rd Friday of Month Youth Concert 7 p.m Phone 795-7808 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan J David Walker. Minister 9452938 Sunday Servic— 10 a.m.; Bible Study 11 a m Evening Services 6 pm Wednesday evening Bible study? pm REORGANIZED CHURCH 01' JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS. S. Jefferson at Walnut Kenneth Colburn. Paator. Home 6984567. Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worahip 11 a.m. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 30? E Marshall St.. Hastings Rev. Marvin SickmiUer Phone 945-5197. Service* Sunday Sdwol 1900 a.m Morning Worship 11:00 t n Sunday and evening aervic— 7.30 pn. Wednesday mid-week prayer meeting 7 20 p m. PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETH­ REN IN CHRIST M 50 at *M1 Rd Rev Don Palmer 10 am. Worship Service; 11 a.m. Sunday School; 6.30 Evening Service. 7 30 Wednesday Prayer Service. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd RuawU A. Sarver. P—tor I’Luue 915 9224. ^ejyhip wrvK* 10J0 a ni . evening *erv ic* Cy m . <-!*«■*« (or ail ag— Tuesday, Cottage Prayer Meeting. 7:00 pm. HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENT­ IST. MM Terry Lane. Phone 9458884 Sat­ urday servicer. Sabbath Schod 9 30 a.m.; Worahip 11 a m Turadiy - Bible Study and Prayer Meeting7:30pm HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Jack Bartholomew, pastor, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director. Sunday schedule 9JO Fellowship and coffee. 9 55 Sunday School. 11-00 Morning Worship. 6 00 Youth Msetingi. 7.00 Evening Worship Nursery for all aarvwea. iranaportatMin provided to and from morning services Prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Wednesday HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 220 West Colfai St. Bible Lactue 9,30 am.; Watchtower Study 10:45 a m Tueaday - Congregation Bible Study 8 p.m . Thursday - Theocratic School 7 .30; Service meeting 8:30. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH. 502 E—t Grand St Mark J Highman. Paator. Ph. 9482828 Sundav School. 10 am; morn­ ing worship and children a church. 11 a.m.. youth meetings. 6 p.m.; evening worahip. 6 p.m. Thursday xayer meeting 7 pm; Thursday tern class— and Primary Adventur— 7 p.m. Nursery provided for all servk— We welcome all! GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St. Paator Michael Anton Ph. 945 9414 Sunday. July 10 - 8 a m Worahip (—rly aervice); 9.15 a.m. Church School, all age* 10 (X) Wo—hip Church Council After WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP 2560 W. Stat* Rd lOld Algonquin School) Puvtor Jeff Arnett, phone boenr. 9482792. church 9482549 Sunday Sunday School 10 a.m . Worahip 10 45 a.m . evening tervk—6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway. Rev. Jam— Hilgendorf. Pastor. Sunday Seivicaa: 9:46 a m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worahip Service; 6:00 pm Evening Service. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Seme— for Adult*. Teen* and Children Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Veeder Road. 1 Mile south of M-60 between Darby and Naah Roads. Pastor Bill Steven* Phone 693 2315. 10 a m Sunday School; 11 a m Monung Worahip; 7 p m. Sunday evening worahip. 7:30 pm. Wednesday Prayer Service ST. EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH. lake Odessa. Rev. Louis R*Awy*. Adraituatrator. 374-8274 or 374-7405. Saturday Maaa 5JO p.m; Sunday Maaaa* 8 and 10. WOODBURY UNTIED BRETHREN, juat off M-66 N. of M-50 in Village of Wood­ bury. Paator Duane Walter. Phone 374-7251 Woraup service 9.30 *.m.; Sunday School 10:45 o.m.; Youth Fellowship Wednesday 7 p.m; Bible Study end Prayer Service Wednesday 7 pm CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN I.'. CHRIST CHURCH. Corner of lat and 2nd A—., Lake Odea—. P—lor George Speae Phona 374-8756. Sunday Monung Worahip Service 1100 a.m Sunday School ■ 10 00 a.m. Evening Service ■ 7 JO p m Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting 7 JO p m. Kyle Bruce Tobias NASHVILLE - Mr. Kyle Bruce Tobias, 21, of 4838 Thornapple Lake Rd., died Friday. July 15, 1983, at Blodgett Medical Center in Grand Rapids. He was born Nov. 21. 1961 in Hastings, the son of Kenneth and Elnora (Holcomb) Tobias. He attended Hastings schools. He married Sheryl Dunkelburger on Nov. 10, 1982. He had worked in Texas and Florida before returning to Hastings where he was engaged in farming. Mr. Tobias is survived by his wife, Sheryl ; a son, Bruce Ernest, six weeks old, his mother. Elnora Tobias of Hastings; four brothers. Charles of Grand Rapids, Kenneth of Vermont. Keith of Hastings and Kevin of Florida; and three sisters, Mrs. Mike (Brenda) Altoft and Miss Becky Tobias, both of Hastings, and Mrs. Edward (Bemadine) Hall of Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Tobias in Feb 1972. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 19 at the Dowling Cemetery. The Rev. Leonard Davis officiated. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kyle B. Tobias Memorial Fund. Max F. (Perry) Francisco HASTINGS - Mr. Max F. (Perry) Fran­ cisco. 60, of 802 S. Church St., died Tuesday, July 19, 1983, at Pennock Hospital. He was born in Hastings on July 16, 1923, the son of the late John and Irma (Yarger) Francisco. He was a lifelong Hastings residence and attended Hastings schools. He married the former Thelma (Oglesbee) White on OcL 18, 1949. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army. Following his discharge, he returned to Hastings and served two years as a parolman on the Hastings Police Department. He then worked for E.W. Bliss Co., White Products in Middleville, and Renner Ford Agency. For the past 12 years, he had been the grounds keeper for Hastings Public Schools, and retired in May because of ill health. He was a member of the Wayland VFW Post and DAV. He was a former member of the Elks and the F&AM. Mr. Francisco is survived by his wife, Thelma; one son, Robert White of Hastings; two daughters, Mrs. Tom (Cindy) Reid and Miss Kim Francisco, both of Hastings; six grandchildren; four brothers, Lynn, Loren, Robert and Jack Francisco, all of Hastings; two sisters, Mrs. Merle (Lois) Hecker of Battle Creek and Mrs. Charles (Lura) Neuman of Middleville; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Leona Collins. Funera services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 22 from the Wren Funeral Home, with the Rev. Willard H. Curtis of­ ficiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Wayland. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. George H. Chapman MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. George H. Chap­ man. 88, died Saturday evening, July 16, 1983. at Provincial House in Hastings. He was born April 7, 1895 in Holland, the son of William and Frances L. (West) Chapman. He married Clara L. Dorman on April 28, 1931. He served as a corporal in the infantry during World War I and was wounded in action. He worked as a self-employed cement and block layer. He was a member of the VFW Post 7548 of Middleville. Mr. Chapman is survived by his wife, Clara; six daughters, Mrs. James (Lillian) Bellgraph of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Bob (Iva) Phillips. Mrs. James (Georgia) Yacynych, Mrs. Monroe (Rosemary) Rosenberg, Mrs. Larry (Ellen) Bailey, all of Middleville, and Mrs. Paul (Marie) Bailey of Delton; two sons, Bill Chapman and Leon Chapman, both of Middleville; 19 grandchildren; and eight great - grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, July 18 at 2 p.m. from the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Arnett officiated. Arrangements were by the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. Stuart R. Johnson Mr. Stuart R. Johnson, aged 85 of Alto passed away Friday afternoon, July 15, 1983. He was WW1 Navy veteran and a charter member of VFW Post 3240. Surviving are his wife, Aura M. Johnson; a daughter and her husband, Thomas and Irene Braendle of Wayland; four grand­ children, Mary Swanson of Grand Rapids, Suzanne Cooper, Therese and Jeanne Braendle, both of Wayland. Funeral services were held Tuesday af­ ternoon at 2 p.m. from the Roetman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia. Rev. Richard J. Raab officiated. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Cancer Foundation or the VFW Home at Eaton Rapids. Anna M. Lindberg VERMONTVILLE - Mrs. Anna M. Lind­ berg, 94, of Vermontville, died Monday, July 11,1983 at Provincial House in Hastings. She was born August 11, 1888 in Stavanger, Norway, the daughter of Ole and Inger (Thomason) Olsen. She married Elmer Lindberg Sept. 23,1915 in Ottawa, Ill. He preceded her in death in 1963. She was a life member of the Evening Star Chapter OES No. 342 of Vermontville. Mrs. Lindberg is survived by one daughter. Mrs. Lawrence (Marval) Frith of Vermontville; two sons, Ernest Lindberg of Dowling and William Lindberg of Lake Odessa; nine grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14 from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. The Rev. Glenn Lit­ chfield officiated. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Ann McDonald ___ Ann McDonald, the widow of former Barry-Eaton County Circuit Court Judge Archie McDonald, died July 3 in her Knox­ ville, Tenn. home. She was 82. Judge McDonald passed away at home April 20. The couple moved to Knoxville 11 years ago after Judge McDonald served 25 years on the Barry-Eaton bench. Mrs. McDonald was a member of West Hills Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. She is survived by her son, Frederick McDonald, who is a judge; a daughter, Mrs. Ann Collica, San Diego, Calif.; two brothers, F. Bingham Fead, Pori Huron, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Francina Murray, Bar Harbor, Maine, two grandchildren, and numerous step-grandchildren and step-greatgrandchildren. LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST. Hwy. M-60. *A mile W. of M46. Lak* Odea— Rev Jam— Hulett. Paator. Worship 8JO and 11 a.tn.; Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST. 912 Fourth Ave. Rev. Stephen KaUer. Ph 3748861. Church School 9:45 a m . Worship Seme— 8 30 and 11 am. Coffee Hour 12 LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Pastor Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555 Aero— from th* high school. 7180 Velte Rd.. M-50 Sunday School 10:00 a tn ; Worahip Service 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6.30 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7JO p.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 620 Sixth Ave. Rev. Ben Ridder. Ph. 374-8607 9 30 a m. Coffee Hour. 9 45 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a m Worahip Service. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Ave Rev Randal) Kohl*. Ph. 3748753 Worship Hour 9:30 a.r... Fellowship Hour 10 30a m .ChurchSchool 11 am. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Has­ tings. Michigan Willard H Curti*. Mima ter, Eiloen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sundayu. July 24 • Morning Worship 930. Nursery provided Broadcast of this semes over WBCH AM and FM 930 Church School Class— for first grade and below 12:30 p.m. church Picnic at Charlton Park. Faith reaffirms the joys and traditions of family life oday's ‘‘modern" lifestyles may seem to be Kk on the increase, but they will never replace the family unit; and even the most free­ wheeling young people may eventually realize that a traditional home life will provide the best answer to their needs after all. There is much evidence Ken and Cathy Garnaat Concert set at Note of Praise July 26 The Garnaat family and Sallie Wierer ga will be featured in a 7 p.m. concert next Tuesday, July 26 at the Note of Praise. 12223 Chief Noonday Rd., Gun Lake. Ken and Cathy Garnaat and their three children will be sharing original and popular gospel songs. They are members of Alto Baptist Church. Cathy is known to many in the area for the seminars she conducts for church pianists across Michigan. Sallie Wierenga from Middleville will also be sharing a variety of gospel songs in­ cluding an original composition. Coming tonight (July 19) to the Note of Praise is Chris Bellisle of the Sacrifice of Praise. that in prehistoric times marital fidelity was a req­ uisite, and this has carried its weight down through the ages. Of course, the Bible contains many pas­ sages that detail the rules for the conduct of mar­ riage and the training of children. The importance of all this is dramatically brought home in times of trouble; whether it be financial woes, illness, phys­ ical danger or whatever. At your House of Worship, learn not only the rules for a legitimate family life, but also the joys and advantages of it. In all history, there has never been a more satisfactory human ar­ rangement. and there never will be. Local physician to head state group A partner in Thornapple Valley Family Physicians, P.C.. Hastings, William W. Allen, MD has been elected president of the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians (AFP). The other partners are Michael McAlvey. MD and Lawrence S. Hawkins, MD. It’s a constituent chapter of the 56,000member national association, the American Academy of Family Physician. The MAFP’s objectives include the belief that the public must be fully served and informed about good health care. Dr. Allen will be installed during the An­ nual Banquet of the MAFP’s 37th Annual Scientific Assembly, this evening, July 25, at 7:30 p.m., Traverse City Holiday Inn, Traverse City. The Assembly provides continuing medical education for family and other-specialty physicians. Professionally. Dr. Allen is also Chief of Family Practice at Pennock Hospital, is a member of the Barry County Mental Health Board and the Family and Childrens’ Ser­ vices Board; is a member of the Barry County Medical Society and the Michigan State Medical Society; and is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Dept, of Family Practice at Michigan State University. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, July 21. 1983. Page 5 Gibby’s Foot Long Hot Dogs... celebrating 25-years at the Barry County Fair Gibbys Fool Long Hot Dogs have boon selling at the Barry County Fair since 1959, making it one of the more traditional aspects of the local event. Nancy Andors (shown hero with her son Rob) started helping her uncle and aunt, Monroe and Leona Gibbs, sell French fries when she was about 10. Years later, in 1969 to be axact, she and husband Bob purchased this stand from the Gibbs and have operated It since then. About Hastings Hastings City Bank President Robert E. Picking has announced that DANIEL V. KING, 22 of 400 Hammond Rd., Hastings, has joined the staff of the bank as a management trainee. A native of Hastings, he is the son of Ivan and Melody King of Hammond Rd. After graduating from Hastings High School in 1979, Dan spent the next four years at Saginaw Valley State College where he was granted a bachelor of business degree with a major in management. Among Dan’s interests are sports, American history and collecting by Steve Horton Along with the fries, vinegar and salt are There’s traditions and then there's on hand which a customer can liberally traditions. apply to his or her purchase. One of the latter type is at the Barry That trailer now belongs to another branch of the family, the Gibbs’ brother-in-law, and County Fair this week, parked at the east end of the grandstand. tr avels the fair circuit as well. This week it’s For local fair-goers “Gibby’s Foot Long parked on the northwest comer of the grandstand at the Fowlerville Fair, a spot Hot Dogs" has been a familiar sight during fairweek, not to mention a favorite place to it’s had for a good number of years. "grub down". "He (Monroe) just started," Nancy said, Built by the late Monroe Gibbs and his wife telling how her uncle and aunt got into the Leona of Middleville in 1959, the hot dog business. "He had a friend who wanted him stand has been a fixture at the fair for the to get into it. He finally worked a route he past 25 years with the Gibbs’ niece, Nancy liked and traveled it." Anders, and her husband Bob, also Mid­ She noted that he later hooked up with dleville residents, having owned and Happyland Shows and eventually became a operated it for the past 14 of those years. unit manager for them. Her uncle passed away in 1975, but Aunt For the uninitiated, Gibby’s is a simple operation. There’s a steamed hot dog and Leona, her niece said, is still going strong at 75. "She's selling tickets here at the fair this bun with three fixings — catsup, mustard, and onions. You can also purchase cold week," Nancy added. drinks, coffee in cold weather, and cigarettes, but that's it. During the off-fair season Nancy drives a school bus for the Thomapple Kellogg "Absolutely," Nancy Anders answered schools, while Bob works as a carpenter. when asked if serving a traditional ‘dog’ was They have five children, all of whom have the secret to the stand’s success. worked at the stand. Daughter Kim and her "We’ve had some people ask why we don't husband. Bruce Bender, in fact, own the put chilli on them and I tell them we don’t Gibby’s Cotton Candy stand, also at the fair need it," she laughed. "It’s good just the way this week and located next to the the hot dog it is.” On a bit more serious vein, Mrs. Anders trailer . “All of them have worked with us right on said she felt they served a quality product. through until they got married or other "We always get our meat from the same jobs," Mrs. Anders said. "My youngest (16place," she explained. "(Also) we treat it year-old Rob) is working with his sister this real well (keeping it refriderated and week. My second youngest (24-year-old Ken) fresh)." is going to work with us at Caro during his The Barry County Fair is the first of four which the Anders will take part in. At the end vacation." Asked ’how many hot dogs they’ll sell this of the month they’ll take the stand to Caro for week’, Nancy said she had no idea. the Tuscola County Fair, then travel to Bad “We’ll sell a mile of them though," she Axe for the Huron County Fair, and finally laughed. wrap up the summer at Midland for that “We don’t keep track of that,” she added. county fair, a total of 21 days of selling hot “We just sell them.” dogs. All of those days, plus the ones here in Hastings, are no less than 12-hour ones, Mrs. Anders pointed out. That schedule is a modest one though Your BANNER is compared with their itinerary from 1969 io 1979. NOW AVAILABLE on "We traveled all summer long," Nancy noted. "From the last week in April to Labor the newstands Day.” Most of those years were spent traveling THURSDAY MORNINGS! the same circuit as Happyland Shows, once a top midway in the state but now no longer around. "We went with them and took anything they had," she said. “The early spring spots were parking lots (at shopping centers) in Detroit and Grand Rapids and then the summer fairs." After Happyland closed it's operations in the mid-1970s, the Anders set up their own route, one comprised mostly of fairs. Mrs. Anders noted though that they have been to the National Softball Tournament in Midland three times and have also been to the Bishop Air Show in Flint. BAY POINTE Banquet Rooms Available Private Dining Rooms Reception Rooms for Business MeetingsA i i ! ’ DINING ROOM HOURS Mon. thru Thurs. 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday Brunch 11:00a.m. to4:00p.m. 11456 Marsh Road (overlooking Gun Lake) Up 'n' While 25 years is a respectable tenure the Gibby’s name at Michigan fairs goes back even further. "The original stand they (Monroe and Leona) had was a French fry trailer," Mrs. Anders pointed out. "I think they took it out (on the fair circuit) in 1942 or 1943. I was about 10 years old at that time and went with them.” She added that she worked with her uncle and aunt for several years after that. The French fry stand, like the hot dog one, was and still is a simple operation. “French fries is the only item that’s sold," she pointed out. RESTAURANT I Phone (616) 672-5202 ATZM Hours ^<£aDay! Coca-Cola memorabilia. MARINE LANCE CORPORAL TIMOTHY C. OLMSTEAD of Hastings has been awarded the Navy Achievement Medal “for professional achievement in the superior performance" of his duties while serving as a draftsman in the Pacific Ocean. Olmstead is the son of Elmer and Barbara Olmstead of Hastings. Olmstead is a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School. MARINE PVT. ROBIN M. HALLOCK, son of Helen Hallock of 706 W. Green, Hastings, has reported for duty at Marine Barracks Naval Submarine Base, Brenerton, Washington. A1982 graduate of Hastings High School, he joined the Marine Corps FAST Repair Service • Engraving • Watch Repair HODGES JEWELRY Your Full Service Repair Center 122 W State St. Hastings Ph 945-2963 in January 1983. • BARBARA CARLSON of Hastings, entering Alma College as a freshman in the fall of 1983, has been awarded a Presidential Scholarship by the college. Barbara, a graduate of Hastings High School, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Carlson, 825 W. Madison, Eastings. A TOTAL OF 464 STUDENTS at Michigan State University achieved a 4.0 or “straight A” grade point average during spring term. Of the honor list students, 404 were from Michigan, including THOMAS L KELLEY, of 1280 W. State Rd., Hastings. Kelley is a junior, majoring in engineering sciences. • Something New ... BELLEVUE ANTIQUE and FLEA MARKET ROOM FOR 40 OR MORE SET-UPS of... 223 Caroline St. (right behind Felpousch) JULY 29,1983 Storting... FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY ... and every weekend after INFORMATION... Call 616-763-3852 SUMMER-FEST PARADE CHAIRMAN, DOROTHY CONKUN, announced plans for the 1983 Summer-Fest parade. Some of the entries are the Battle Creek Shrine Club Mini T Patrol, Civil War Re-enactment Group, and Saladin Pipes & Drums. The parade is scheduled for noon on Saturday, August 27. Chairman Conklin states that she would like to have more local entries. If you have a group or know of a group which would like to participate, please contact the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce at (616) 945-2454. Parade entry forms are available at the Chamber office. MCNAEL M. MILLER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roderick Miller, was among those students attending Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp for the second summer semester on July 12-24. He is a piano major. ‘ Blue Lake will host 4100 students from elementary age through high school, offering them instruction in a wide variety of fine arts. 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We are not look­ ing for the highest bidder as much as a good neighbor, but we expect a reasonable price. m.ANK of West State at Broadway Member FDIC All deposits Insured up to’100,000°“ �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, July 21, 1983. Page 6 Woodland News Jeff MacKenzie has gone to Huntsville, Arie, in the Oazark Mountains to help his uncle, Jim Smith, with the haying on the farm the Smiths own there. Jeff will return to Woodland sometime this week. Inez Landis returned to Woodland last week after spending seven weeks in California visiting her sister, Alice Roe, in Duarte and her niece, Bonnie Anderson, in Covina. Inez brought her great-niece, Heather Anderson, home with her. The child’s parents will come get her later in the summer. Last weekend, Inez Landis represented the Woodland Co-op at the annual meeting of the Michigan Federation of Foods Co-ops. The meeting was held at Muskegon on Saturday. Mrs. Landis spent some time with her niece, Sandy Harvey, in Jeimlson on her way to Muskegon. She will report to the co-op members about the proceedings of the meeting in the next co-op newsletter at the next general meeting. Three ladies from Woodland enjoyed the annual St Edward Catholic Church Lad:es Retreat at Spring Lake near Grand Haven last weekend. They were Ann Vojtech, Er­ nestine Figurski and Jean Sandbrook. The res treat master was Father Symes. He will be going to Miami, Fla., in September when he finishes his year at Spring Lake. The ladies left Woodland on Friday and returned late Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Sandbrook said they had been told that it was the hottest weekend so far this year at the retreat. The ice cream social at Woodland United Methodist Church on Saturday evening was both a social and a financial success. A good crowd of people came, probably between 150 and 200. The homemade ice c»cam was a hit, as it always is on a hot evening. Woodland Fire Department responded to a fire call around 3 p.m. on Saturday. The fire was near Barnum and Veite roads. It was in a wood pile 'hat had caught on fire when someone was burning some paper nearby. No harm was done except that the wood that burned will not in the fireplace this winter when its warmth will be needed. Pastor Tim Rothfuss and his wife, Karen, and son, Timothy, attended his high school by Catherine Lucas class reunion last weekend. Pastor Tim said that half of the class of 1968 were at the reunion. The school is the Michigan Lutheran Seminary at Saginaw. This is a boarding high school for students who intend to become pastors or teachers or want a classic education for any reason. Mina Eronen, the Finnish girl who is spending six weeks at the Rothfuss home this summer, went along and, before they attended the reunion in Saginaw, they spent some time at Pastor Tim’s parents' summer cottage at Caseville. Mina Eronen was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Rauli Aho on a visit to the Petoskey area earlier last week. They visited some Finnishdescended relatives of Mr. Aho and one recent Finnish immigrant family. She also was able to visit with another girl who is in the United States as part of the Lions Club International Cultural Exchange group that arranged her trip to this country as well as that of Tiina Valikangas. Tiina Valikangas went on a vacation to Canada with the Rick Reams - Pamela Owens family last week. She saw Mackinac Bridge and visited London, Ontario. They went to Storybook Gardens in Ontario. Tiina moved from the Owens-Ream home on Monday of this week to the home of the Raymond Blocher family on Coats Grove Road where she will headquarter for the rest of the six-week period of the cultural ex­ change tour. Zion Lutheran Church held its semi-annual members' meeting on Sunday after church. They voted to spend the Leland Enz bequest on a copy machine for reproduction of printed or typed materials. It was announced at the meeting that the fireplace insert recently purchased has arrived at the church and will be installed before winter. Zion Lutheran Luther League is planning to hold a large yard and bake sale on Saturday, July 23, at the home of Harry Hetchler in Woodbury. The profits from this sale will go toward the care and keeping of a 14 year old boy living in Kenya. The Luther League recently accepted the responsibility to provide a monthly amount for his upkeep. Marilyn Pierce, daughter of Lloyd and Carolyn Brecheisen, sang at Zion Lutheran Baseball card tips Church on Sunday. She sang a medley of gospel songs and hymns that she had arranged herself. It’s the season for garage sales in the Woodland area. There were three large multi-family sales last week and weekend. One sale involved 12 families. Sometimes more people were selling than buying. George Schaibly has a guest from San Diego, Calif, at the Schaibly farm on Carlton Center Road. Evan Schaibly, 12, the great­ nephew of George, came last week and will stay at the farm for 10 days. After that time, Evan will go to the homes of each set of his grandparents for a few days. They are Mr. and Mrs. Kennard Schaibly at Edmore and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Allen at Lakeview. Evan’s father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Schaibly, are coming from California for the 25th reunion of his father's class at Edmore in August and will take Evan back to California with them when they return. Tom Niethamer drove to Kent City on Sunday afternoon to get the Michigan State Lions Sightmobile. He was accompanied by Garold McMillen, Harold Stannard and Cliff Mattson. The sightmobile will be operating in Woodland's Herald Classic Memorial Park on Saturday, July 23, for free vision screening. The same afternoon, the Woodland Lions will hold a public ham dinner in the park. Dinner is $4 for adults and $2 for children under 12. Also on Sunday afternoon, Mrs. Doris Niethamer, Mrs. Ruth Niethamer, Mrs. Mercedeth McMillen and Mrs. Nell Stannard took Mrs. Stannard’s two house guests — her mother, Mrs. Eunice Matthews and her aunt, Mrs. Dovie Cook — to Lansing where they enjoyed lunch at a restaurant and spent the afternoon shopping in an air-conditioned mall. Mrs. Hildred Chase was the delegate from Kilpatrick Brethren Church at the Michigan United Brethren Conference that was held at Carson City last Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The Chases left home on Sunday and stayed at their summer place at Bass Lake until Mrs. Chase had to leave for the conference. Pastor George Speas also at­ tended the annual conference. ward fun! YbucouU win a week fbrlifa. Rick and Mary Jo Bump and their sons and Annette and Leon Weeks took Duane and Ann Bump to Grand Rapids Sunday to celebrate their 2bth wedding anniversary. They had a dinner party at a well-known restaurant on the edge of the city America's favorite sport in pasteboard provides a focus for a hobby that has probably existed for over 100 years. As early as the 1860s, cards featured Civil War heroes, cartoons, military uniforms, police captains and assorted notables. Allen and Ginter of Richmond, Va., one of the first firms to use them, also illustrated oarsmen, rifle shooters, and tennis players to promote their tobacco sales. Cards were given out at stores and on the streets; some were sold by themselves or mailed free to prospective customers. The West Michigan Shores Council Boy In the 1880s, Goodwin and Co. realized the Scouts, will hold its annual “Cub Scout Day immense popularity of baseball and began to Camp" for Cubs in Barry County on Wed­ concentrate on its players, though other nesday, July 27, through Friday, July 29, at sports have always been depicted. These the YMCA Camp. by 2^4 inch sepia cards carried advertising (as did all old cards) for the “Old Judge” An individual registration fee of $10 covers cigarettes on the backs. the entire program, which includes archery, These early versions, curiously, are not the BB gun shooting, sports, games, crafts, rarest nor the most valuable. An 1876 Ross nature studies, pioneering, daily milk and Barnes (first National League Batting snacks, and a camp patch. Qualified First Aiders and trainer will be Champion) card is currently priced at $125. As baseball soon dominated subject matter on hand daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist on cards — though all types are collected — it in the activities and provide demonstrations. dominates prices today. Lillian Russell, On Friday, families of participating Cubs certainly a lady of considerable a’tractior, are invited to bring a picnic lunch and join in brings a mere few dollars today. the final day’s program. After a short hiatus during the monopoly of Camp Director, Betzy Fritz, indicated that the American Tobacco Co. about the turn-ofthe interested Cubs can still sign up by the-century, cards were again used by many contacting her al 721-9746 about registration companies after the Sherman Anti-Trust Act and medical form information. broke up the huge combine. She also said that 8-to-10 year old boys, who Over 200 brands were so advertised, along are not in scouting, and their parents are with non-tobacco products like Cracker-Jack encouraged to stop by the camp to learn popcorn and Tip-Top Bread. This period to more about Cub Scouting. 1915 produced some of the rarest forms. Scrappy, hard-playing Honus Wagner of the Pittsburgh Pirates objected to smoking and its effects, and he si>ccessfully su£d the Members and friends of the W.C.T.U. will American Tobacco Co. for ut'ing his face and meet with Mrs. Leora Smith at her Gull Lake name as part of its 561-card set of 1910 Cottage, July 28th. We will have lunch at the players advertising “Sweet Caporals”. Production was halted and today only about hotel. 25 examples showing the star shorts top exist It’s probably the most desirable card, and one sold in 1977 for $3,876. The Eddie Plank card of this same 1910 set is also rare because the printing plate broke during its run; about 20 are known, each At the regular meeting of worth about $1,500. the Thornapple Kellogg A different history is that of Napoleon Board of Education on July “Larry” Lajoiewho for some reason was not 11, the monthly board used in the 1933 Goudey Gum series. So meetings were set for the popular was the Cleveland second baseman, first Monday of each month and so outraged were the fans, that the firm at 7:30 p.m. issued a special Lajoie card in 1934. It is now They will be held in the selling for $2,500. high school library. After the first World War, German prin­ The following dates are ting inks — the world’s finest — were regular meetings of the unavailable and color and quality became Board: Aug. 1,1983; Sept. 12, dull and unattractive. 1983(Labor Day is Sep­ By 1933, this condition had remedied itself tembers); Oct 3, 1983; Nov. and Goudey Gum Co. of Boston ushered in a 7, 1983; Dec. 5, 1983; Jan. 9, new era with larger, thicker, and more 1984 (NewYear’sDay); Feb. colorful types showing players in motion. 6,1984; March 5, 1984; April Individual statistics, not advertising, were 2,1984; May 7, 1984; June 4, now on baseball card backs. Mint examples 1984; July 9, 1984 (By State today of Lou Gehrig are selling for $50 and Law, July meetings are the "Babe” Ruth around $200. Second Monday). Topps Bubble Gum entered the field in 1951 Board Members are: and in five years dominated the industry. President, Duane Thatcher; Serious collectors regard cards from that Vice-President, Gary period on as too plentiful. Exceptions are for VanElst; Secretary, Wesley star players such as Aaron, Mantle, Mays, VanRhee; Treasurer, Maris and others of special interest who may Donald Williamson; Trustee, go from $5 to $8 each. Gary Thaler; Trustee. Though collecting baseball cards began Robert Courts; and Trustee, long ago, not until 1968 and the first major Steve Elies. Cub scouts camp on July 27-29 WCTU to meet T-K school board dates card-collectors' convention did the hobby really become organized. In typical American fashion, there are now dozens of conventions and hundreds of swap-meets catering to the wants of those of all ages whose accumlations of baseball cards range from dozens to 100,000 or more. If there is one absolute in determining the value of a baseball card, it is that the better the condition of the card, the more desirable, and hence the more valuable. Condition grading is a very subjective task. Individual baseball card dealers and collectors differ in the strictness of their grading. Each one seems to place their ovn value on »<»iious defects on a card. Grading terminology is as follows: — Mint (M or MT) - A card with no defects. It must have sharp corners, even borders, original gloss or shine on the surface, sharp focus of the picture, smooth edges, no signs of wear, and white borders. There is no allowance made for the age of the card. — Excellent (EX or E) - A card with very minor defects. Any of the following qualities would be sufficient to lower the grade of a card from mint to the excellent category: very slight rounding or layering at some of the corners, a very small amount of the original gloss lost, minor wear on the edges, slight uneveness of the borders, slight wear visible only on close inspection, slight offwhiteness of the borders. — Very Good (VG) - A card that has been handled but not abused. Some rounding at all corners, slight layering or scuffing at one or two corners, slight notching on edges, gloss lost from the surface but not scuffed, borders might be somewhat uneven but some white is visible on all borders, noticeable yellowing or browning of borders, pictures may be slightly off focus. — Good (G) - A well-handled card, roun­ ding and some layering at the corners, scuffing at the corners and minor scuffing on the face, borders noticeably uneven and browning, loss of gloss on the face, notching on the edges. — Fair (F> - Round and layering corners, brown and dirty borders, frayed edges, noticeable scuffing on the face, white not visible on one or more borders, cloudy focus. — Poor (P) - An abused card, the lowest grade of card, frequently some major physical alteration has been performed on the card, collectible only as a fill-in until a better condition replacement can be ob­ tained. Categories between these major condition grades are frequently used; such as, very good to excellent (VG-E), fair to good (F-G), etc. The grades indicate a card with all qualities at least in the lower of the two categories, but with several qualities in the higher of the two categories. The most common physical defect in a baseball card is the crease or wrinkle. The degree that a crease lowers the value of the card depends on the type and number of creases. A heavily creased card can be classified fair at best. Cases in point include comparisons of the 1947 Joe Di Maggio baseball card. In mint condition, the value today is $135 ; very good to excellent, $90; fair to good, $40. The Lou Gherig card, mint, is $50; VG-EX, $35; F, $15. The George "Babe” Ruth is M, $200, VG, $130; F-G, $55. Investment in baseball cards is a dangerous game for those of us who are uninformed. Baseball is still America’s favorite game, and collecting the cards will continue I'm sure. 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Box 30023, Lansing, Ml 48009. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Everyday (Owners of Reminder & Banner) Rot Fair Brorhura moiled io you ccU (616) 527 1310 (616)945-9554 �t The Hastings Bonner— Thursday, July 21, 1983, Page 7 Local youngsters enjoy activities at fair Mrs. Cook at age 95 Continued from page 2 The local fair, like this week s :n Barry County, is enjoyed by people of all ages, but of course no age group enjoys it quite like the young. local youngsters have been busy these past five days doing just thot. Activities have included a trip on a midway ride to showing their 4-H livestock in the judaira ring. M a Kid s Day, with reduced ride prices was yesterday highlighting the midpoint of fair week. There's still plenty of fun ahead through Saturday for the young and the not so young. This lad tried his hand steering this speedboat when he attended the fair A traditional ride on the merry-go-round A horsedrawn wogon woi one of several rides that are available for area children. Thm. Borry County 4-Hers ora wolfing their turn* In the judging ring. Seventyone otm youngsters brought thot number of onlmols to the grounds to show. Mrs. Cook is grandmother to 10 and great­ grandmother to 12. Mrs. Cook said her husband was the assistant manager of the Hastings Table Co prior to the Great Depression. After that he founded the Highland Dairy in Hastings which was the first dairy around to use pa stueri ration techniques, she said. "He perfected it so you couldn’t taste the difference (between unpastuerized milk). "My husband sold the dairy at the time the war (World War II) ended and he retired.” Mrs. Cook has been an active member in local organizations, including the Hastings Country Club and the Methodist church. She was once a member uf the Hastings Women’s Club and served as its president in 1944-45. I belonged to a reading group and we would review books and knit and darn.” A keen interest and knowledge in graphology has occupied many of Mrs. Cook's hours. She is a member of the In­ ternational Graphologists Society and has given many public talks on the subject in and out-of-town. “I started in graphology as a hobby before the second world war and it’s kept me busy all my life,” comments Mrs. Cook. “I’ve been interested in that more than anything else.” “When I first took it up it wasn't very well known in this country like it was over in Germany and France where i some) students were required to take it.” Over the years, Mrs. Cook has been paid by a variety of persons to use her graphology skills and she notes that the field of studying handwriting fig purposes of character analysis is now considered to be an accurate and precise science. "When I first started, some people thought of it (graphology) as fortune telling." Now some firms hire a graphologist to study a potential employee’s handwriting prior to hiring that person. “I’ve used my graphology for people as far away as California.” Mrs. Cook has many happy memories of Wall Lake, long before it became a developed area. “I remember when I would come out here (to Wall Lake) when I was in high school. There were eight high school girls who would come out to the cottage with a chaperone. We would take the C.K. & S. train and a lumber wagon would come out to get us with our baggage. We had the best time at thia lake...There were not many cottages then. Recollections of her school days include remembering Minnie Matthews, a third grade teacher, who was strict but had a reputation as an excellent teacher. “Her old father used to drive her to school in a buggy,” recalls Mrs. Cook. High School Principal William T. Wallace also stands out in her mind. “He was as good as gold,” says Mrs. Cook. She said he was a firm disciplinarian but a friend to students at the same time. “I remember when he caught me whispering in the hall and excused me from school (for the day). Mother made me iron all afternoon for that.” Mrs. Cook also comments about the “new” technology that made home life easier for her in her lifetime. She remembers the first time a phone was installed at ner home and especially when the family had electricity for the first time. “It was heaven not to have to wash the dirty lamp shades anymore." And as far as transportation is concern, she will never forget her first automobile ride. Her father had one of the first three automobiles in Hastings. “I wore a long purple riding veil and we went about 20 mph. I thought we were spinning through the air.” Fair, continued Tonight’s tractor pull will feature two super stock classes, up to 7,000 pounds and up to 9,000 pounds, and one modified claus, up to 7,000 pounds. The farm stock will be divided into four categories, up to 6,000 pounds, up to 9,000 pounds, up to 12,000 pounds and up to 16,000 pounds. The competing tracers pull against a dynometer, a weight-laden device which becomes harder to pull the farther it is taken along. A contestant has two attempts to complete the required distance. 178 animals are slated to be auctioned off in the show tent beginning at 2 p.m. Friday. All buyers will! receive two tickets to the annual livestock banquet, which will be held August 15 in the Community Building on the fairgrounds. (fitu Jrnik GREEN BACK JAMBOREE SIDEWALK If your Bill is on the list...it can be redeemed for TWICE ITS VALUE! SALE DAYS Lucky Bucks can be redeemed... FRIDAY, JULY 29 — at - — and — Hastings Area Businesses FRI., JULY 29 & SAT., JULY 30 MONDAY, AUG. 1 during regular banking hours. Compare the serial numbers on your $1.00, $5.00, $10.00 and $20.00 bills with those listed on handbills available at participating stores during sale days. Bring your Lucky Bucks to our Main Office at 150 W. Court Street in Hastings. F Dir a canter, part of the judging process. �1 he Hostings Bonner— Thursdoy. July 21. 19B3. Page 8 MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE Premises located at: 3845 De­ vine Rd.. Nashville. Michigan. The real estate mortgage given by VENOLA J. FIGEl. for­ merly Venola J. Cornell, a woman, to Comerica Bank Bottle Creek, successor in inter­ est tc and formerly known as SNB Bonk and Trust, and formerly Security National Bank of Bottle Creek, under date of April 14, 1978. as recorded May 5. 1978. in Liber 235, on page 855 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Mich­ igan. is in default. The amount claimed to be due thereon is $29,598.54. together with interest at the rote of 8.5% per annum from July 7. 1983. NOW THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue ol the power of sole contained in said Mortgage and the statutes in such case mode and provided, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the premises describ­ ed herein al public at ction at the front entry to the Barry County Building. 220 Court Street. Hos­ tings. Michigan, on the 16th day of August. 1983. at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due on said Mortgage together with the legal costs and charges of sale including the statutory attorney fee. The premises to be sold at said sole ore situated in th* Township of Castleton. County ol Barry. State of Michigan, and fully described as follows, towit: Beginning 40 rods North of the Southwest come: of Section 33. T3N. R7W. thence East 225 feet; thence South 200 feet; thence West 225 feet to a point 200 feet South ol the place of beginning; thence North to place of begin­ ning. being in Castleton Town­ ship. Barry County, Michigan. Subject to Oil and Gas Lease re­ corded in Liter 266 on page 264. Subject to Oil and Gas Lease re­ corded in Liber 334 on page 197 and assigned to Pon American Petroleum Corp, in Liber 340 on page 469. The period of time allowed for redemption is six (6) months from the date of said sale. Doted: July 9. 1983 COMERICA BANK-BATTLE CREEK Successor in interest to Security National Bank of Bottle Creek By. Vern J. Steffel. Jr. Its: Attorney 265 Capital Avenue Northeast Battle Creek. Ml 49017 Phone: (616) 962-3545 8-4 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER File No.: 82-586-DO RONALD W. HINKLE. Plaintiff, N0TICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default havina been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made the 6th day of Doc­ ember. 1978. by Sharon M. bell, os mortgagors, to the United Slates of America, as mort­ gagee. ond recorded on Decem­ ber 6. 1978. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Liber 239 of mortgages on pages 486-489; on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid at the date of this Notice twenty thousand, nine hundred, ninety-nine and 08/100 Dollars ($20,999.06) prin­ cipal ond seven hundred, ninetyone and 64/100 Dollars ($791.64) interest; no suit or proceeding ct low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part U the debt, secur­ ed by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in said mortgage having become oper­ ative by reason of such default; NOW. THEREFORE. Nolic* is Hereby Civen that on August 11. 1983, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of the east door of the Courthouse in Hastings. Mich­ igan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry, there will be offered for sale and sold tc the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with the legal cost* rnd charges of sale provided by low and in said mortgage, 'he lands ond premises in said mortgage men­ tioned and described, as fol­ low*. to-wit: The property lo­ cated in Barry County, in the State of Michigan. A parcel of land in the southwest one-quart­ er of Section 26. town 3 north, range 8 west, described a begin­ ning at a point 1554.5 feet west ol the north ond south onequarter line of said Section 26. said point of beginning being on the north line of State Highway M-79 and said point also being on the southwest corner of land previously deeded to School Dis­ trict No. 2. thence west along said north line of said Highway M-79 153 feet, thence north at right angles to said Highway M79. 130 feet, thence eo*t parallel with said Highway M-79153 feet, thence south ot right angles to said Highway M-79, 130 feel to the place of beginning, Hastings Township. Borry County. Mich­ igan. The redemption period will be one month from the time of such rule. Property mey be re­ deemed by paying the amount of the bid at the foreclosure sole plus 816% interest ond any un­ paid encumbrances on the prop­ erty from dote of sale, dated June 30. 1983. For additional in­ formation, please contact; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through Farmers Home Administration. Room 209, 1405 South Harrison Rood. East Lan­ sing, Michigan 48823. mortaogee. R-21) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made 23rd day of March. 1973. by William H. Frost and Joanne M. Frost, husband ond wife, ond assumed by Richard W. Knauss, Jr., ond Dianna J. Knauss. husband and wife; os mortgagors, to the United States of America. as mortgagee, and recorded on March 23. 1973. in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan in Liber 214 of mortgages on pages 250-253: AND a certain mortgage mode the 30th day of July. 1980 by Richard W. Knauss * Dianna J. Knauss. husband and wife, os mortgagors, to the United States of America, os mort­ gagee. ond recorded on July 30. 1980, in the Office of the Regis­ ter of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Liber 245 of mort­ gages on pages 935-930; on which mortgages there ore claimed to be due and unpaid at the dote of this Notice thirty-six thousand. ninety-eight and 37/100 Dollars ($36,098.37) principal and seven thousand, on* hundred, fifty-six ond 31. 100 Dollars ($7,156.31) interest: no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgages, and the power of sale contained in said mortgages having become operative by reason of such default; NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on August 25. 1983. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the east door of the courthouse in Hastings. Michi­ gan being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County ot Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgages, together with the legal costs and charges of sole provided by law and in said mortgages, the lands ond premises In said mortgages mentioned and described, as follows, to wit: That property located in Barry County, in the State of Michigan. Lot 30 of the Middleville Downs Addition n. Village of Middle­ ville. Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded plot thereof. Barry County Records. The redemption period will be six months from the time of such sale. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid at the fore­ closure sale plus interest ond any unpaid encumbrances on the property from date of sale, dated July 14. 1983. For addition­ al information, please contact: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through Formers Homo Administration. Room 209. 1405 South Harrison Rood. East Lansing, Michigan 48823. mortgagee. (8-4) JUDITH L HINKLE. Defendant. Richard H. Shaw (P20304) Attorney for Plaintiff On the 11 th day of November. 1982. on action was filed by Ron­ ald W. Hinkle, Plaintiff, against Judith L. Hinkle. Defendant, in this Court being that of divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED thot t.'e Defendant, Judith L. Hinkle, shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by low on or before th* 28th day of September. 1963. Failure to com­ ply with this Order will result in a Judgement by Default against such Defendant for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. Dated:July 13, 1983 HUDSON E. DEMING. Circuit Judge Drafted By: Richard H. Shaw (P20304) Attorney for Plaintiff Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw & Fisher. 215 South Church Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 8-11 DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS NOTICE The Delton Kellogg School Board of Education, at lt» reorganization meeting on July 11, 1983. determined that the regular school board meetings ♦or the 1983-84 school year will be held on the following dates: July 11, 1983 August 8, 1983 September 12, 26,1983 October 10, 24, 1983 November 14, 28, 1983 December 12, 1983 January 9, 23, February 13, 27, March 12, 26, April 9, 23, May 14, 29. June 11.25. 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 Meetings to start------at 7:00 --------p.m. and held in the Superintendent's Office - unless otherwise posted. MJK Architect* Engineers Planners — LANSING. MICHIGAN — • ROOF REPAIRS • Hasting* Area School*, Hastings, Michigan JULY 11, 1983 Barry County Board of Commissioner! Board of Education LEGAL NOTICES PROJECT 8309 -,.„.*°VERTISEMENT FOR BIDS lINOJJCOtfnKCT: PROJECT; Roof Repairs Hostings Area School*. Hostings, Michigan, Project 8309. OffST. 232 W GraT?J'” £2" *°"dOy' Aufly” ’• ,9e3- a’ *he Administrative it, . ' ' u? tKey Wil’ b* p*,W,<‘y °P<n>d and reod aloud- Proposals received after the time specified will be returned unopened. CONTRACT DOCUWOfri: Contract Documents will be available on or about July 13 1983 Contract Document* are on filo at the following locations: 1 mwT^L^*0^’001*' 232 W' Grond- Hastings, Michigan 49058 e . na , En®ine<r* Panners, 520 Cherry St.. Lansing, Ml 48933 7 rST’JExchoo9e* ,n l«wlng. Detroit. Grond Rapids. Kalamazoo. Tri-Cities 5 N^tk^^T Cr2T^1k>nm LtT,in«- D<troh- Gr-^ P°Pid». Hint. Kalamazoo 5. North Central Michigan Plan Room. 760 Old 27 North. Gaylord, Michigan 49735 ? P’an R°°m- ”°° NAIP^a- Michigan 49707 7. Northern Michigan Plan Service. 905 Curtis Avenue. Petoskey. Michigan 49770 d*^shQfi^U,n*n,,.Ty h* obtoin?d on|y bY Bidd«r» from the office of the Architect for o «PO»'’ of $25 per set. A maximum of two sett for Bidders will be allowed. for theirTin^ ’ub-b*dder’ °"d M»pplier* wishing bidding documents m ur^hl. < J K ^"8 °b’a‘n th>m *rom ,be Architect’, office by paying a nonC°V °* Produc1ion ondhondling. The minimum charge will be ’ r,,und» will b« mode. Individual drawing and specification sections will be $2.00 each and a complete set of documents will be $25.00. ■IQSECUWfTY; Aceompony■all P'opo.ol. by o c.rfilM ch«k, bonk droll or bld bond in on am..., ol no, I... Lo „ dJ ? 1 "rnoon,. Soccwdul bidder „||| b. rlwir^ ,o forniah F.rformonc., labor and Moltriol Bond,. ncb l„ ,h. gma.nl of !h. contract SIGHTS UtSEUVtD BY QWNCT; ?’*"*' rl°h' “ onT '"•Sulorlfio,. rojoct and or all propotol. or occopf any proposal, that. in tho opinion ol rho Owner, will terve thoir boy, Inlorosts WITHDRAWAL or BIOS: No bid may bo withdrawn lor o period of 30 day. oiler the opening ol bids. Secretary Board of Education Hastings Area Schools Hastings, Michigan JULY 11 1983 The regular meeting ol the Board of Education wo* colled to order by G Wibalda. Pres­ ident. Monday July 11, 1983 ot 7:30 p.m. Members present: G. Wibalda. R. Shaw, J. Lenz, D. Hoekstra. J. Toburen. W Baxter. L. Haywood. If was moved by Lenz and sec­ onded by Show thot we hire Pat­ ricio L. Aumick os vocal music teachar at the Jr. ond Sr. High Schools. Choral Director. Oparetta Director ot on annual salary of $17,423.52 plus $937.34 for be­ ing Choral Director and $803.43 for being the Operetta Director, effective September 6. 1983. Ms. Aumick replaces Elizabeth Wil­ liams who retired. On roll coll the votes stood ayes all. It was moved by Baxter and seconded by Hoekstra that we hire Earl F. Newman as Director of Educational Services at an annual salary of $35,500 effec­ tive July 11. 1983. Mr. Newman replaces Lewis Lang who retired. On roll call the votes stood ayes all. It was moved by Hoekstra and seconded by Haywood that the minutes of the June 14. 1983 meeting be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It wa* moved by Shaw and seconded by Lenz that the min­ utes of the special June 29, 1983 meeting be approved ond placed on file. Motion carried. Il wo* moved by Baxter ond seconded by Shaw that disburse­ ments from the various checking accounts of the Has­ tings Area School System shall be mode with checks bearing the facsimile signatures of larry E. Haywood. Treasurer and Judith A. Lenz, Secretary of the Board of Education, or Nelson R. Allen. Business Manager: that withdrawals from savings accounts of the school system shall be authorized by th* Super­ intendent of Schools or the Dir­ ector of Operational Services: ond that these procedures shall continue until the 1984 Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education.-On roll call the votes stood ayes all. It wo* moved by Hoekstra and seconded by Lenz that the Board of Education authorize the purchase of fidelity ond surety bonds as follows: $25,000 Surety Bond Treasurer. Boord of Education $17,500 Fidelity Bond Business Monagei Director of Operational Services Direction of Educational Services Superintendent of Schools Dorothy Hoke. Central office secretary Elizabeth Horning. High School secretary $7,500 Fidelity Bond All employees not listed above, ond that these bonds continue in force until the 1984 Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board of Education. On roll coll the votes stood ayes all. It was moved by Lenz ond sec­ onded by Baxter that the June paid bills be approved as sub­ mitted and thrt the unpaid bills be approved for payment. On roll coll the votes stood ayes all. It was moved by Hoywood and seconded by Toburen that in order to meet the financial obli­ gations of the Hastings Area Schoo! System, we borrow funds against anticipated Gener­ al State Aid payments to the system. The borrowing schedule developed by the ad­ ministration specifies issuing notes for up to $400,000 on August 12 and up to $100,000 on November IB. 1983. Hostings City Bank ond the National Bank of Hastings will purchase the notes, all of which will be repaid on or before February 28, 1984. On roll coll the votes stood 5 ayes, 2 abstain. (Hoekstra, Baxter). Motion carried. It wa. moved by Baxter and seconded by Lenz that we ap­ prove the organizational structure of the Hastings Area School System for 1983-84. It was moved by Show and seconded by Toburen that we indemnify each individual Trustee of the Board of Education the Superintendent of Schools, all administrators, and all noninstructional supervisors from liability claims and attorney fees (see encloures IV.E.), such indemnification to continue until the 1984 Annual Organ­ izational Meeting of the Board of Education. Motion carried. It was moved by Baxter and seconded by Lenz that Robert C. Miller be appointed os the desig­ nated agent of the Board of Education for purposes of issuing and posting notices of all meetings of the Board of Education pursuant to the provi­ sions of the Michigan Open Meetings Act; and in the event of his absence, Nelson R. Allen be appointed as first alternate and Ruth J. Beck be appointed as second alternate. Motion carried. It was moved by Lenz and sec­ onded by Shaw that we approve payment of $1.624 to continue membership in the Michigan Association o! School Boards for the 1983-84 fiscal year. On roll It was moved by Hoekstra and seconded by Haywood that G.M. Underwriters Ins., thru Gordon Ironside Agent be allow­ ed Io provide the student acci­ dent insurance (parents pay) for the 1983-84 school year. Motion carried. It was moved by Lenz and sec­ onded by Baxter that we adopt the resolution honoring Richard Groos. Motion carried. It was moved by Shaw and seconded by Baxter that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. Judith A. Lenz Secretary Board of Education 7-21 prove the pre-pad bills $264,883 25. Motion corned by unanimous roll coll. Moved by Gordon, support by Colemon to approve the Criminal Claims of Motion carried by unanimous roll coll 1 Norman's Inc............................ 659 34 659 34 2 Butternut Breod...................... 3 Detroit Pure Milk Co................. 57.00 57 00 4 Felpousch Food Center............ 53.23 53 23 5 Gordon Food Service................ 527 08 527.08 6 Paramount Coffee Co............... 160.92 160.92 7 Vorx'er Kooning Produce.......... ___ 51,75 1633.77 1633.77 Moved by Gordon, support by Hoore to wppiuw approve the Miscellaneous Claims. $15,011.19. Motion car­ ried by unanimous roll call. 1 Gambles 5759 .............. 39.22 39.22 2 Hastings Press. Inc......... 1453.64 1453.64 3 Hastings Office Supplies . 202 59 202 5? 4 Todd Automotive, Inc. .. 55.59 55.59 5 West Publishing Co......... 45.00 45 00 5-West Publishing Co........... 44-00 WJ 6 Lawyers Co-op Publishing 114.75 114.75 7 Calloghon & Company ... 134.55 134.55 8 Quill Corporation.............. 105.79 105.79 9 Gaye Simmons................ 501.M 501.11 10 Jean E. Ingram................ 1.7.60 117.60 11 Dimmers & McPhillips .... 1052.32 1052.32 12 Johnk. Huntley................ 144.88 144.88 13 Siegel, Hudson. Gee........ 650.00 650.00 14 Siegel, Hudson, Gee........ 500.00 500.00 15 Target Information.......... 170.18 170.18 16 Doubleday Bros. & Co. ... 927.79 927 79 17 Cynthia Poll.................... 152.30 152.30 18 The Hastings Bonner........ 22.80 22.80 19 The Reminder................... 29.40 29.40 20 Notional Bank of Hastings. 58.86 58.86 21 MA* Keeler.............. . 39.50 39.50 22 Depot law Offices............ 67.50 67.50 23 David M. Haley................ 44.62 44.62 24 Pamela A. Miller.............. 56.89 56.89 25 Miriam E. White.............. 56 05 56.05 26 Burkey Gloss & Radiator .. 146.6? 146.52 27 Crampton Automotive.... 33.58 33.58 28 Rapid Motor Ports Serv. . 229.62 229.62 29 John’s Refrigeration........ 30.00 30.00 30 NCR Corporation.............. 1334.32 1334.32 31 The Freeport News.......... 28.00 28.00 32 Pronto Land Measure .... 6.50 6.50 33 Feipousch Food Center.... 74.55 74.55 34 Real Estate Invest............. 29.00 29.00 35 Blaine R. McLeod............. 49.45 49.45 36 John M. Ainslie................ 153.06 153.06 37 Barry County Abstract ... 25.70 25.70 38 Monotron, Inc................... 34.33 34.33 39 Visible Computer Supply .. 35.58 35.58 40 The W.S. Reed Company .. 53.79 53.79 41 Channing L. Bet* Co.......... 40.95 40.95 42 Judy H. Hughes................. 16.10 16.10 43 Executive Reports Corp. .. 79.10 79.10 44 Clark Boardman Co........... 36.37 36.37 45 Des Moines Stamp Mfg. .. 72.22 72.22 46 Emco Products, Inc............. 24.35 24.35 47 Smith's Bus Equip............... 289.36 289.36 4B Wheeler Electronic Bus .... 42.00 42.00 49 Monroe Division................ 240.00 240.00 50 IBM Corporation................ 256.29 256.29 51 Michigan Company, Inc........ 303.43 303.43 52 AAA Sanitary Supply.......... 152.00 152.00 53 Cadillac Overall Supp.......... 57.00 57.00 54 Weiton's Inc....................... 63.28 63.28 55 Michigan Dopt. of Labor ... 117.00 117.00 56 DJ. Bectric Serv................ 190.00 190.00 57 Goodyear Bros. Implements 8.29 8.29 58 Audrey R. Burdick............... 104.71 104.71 59 Xerox Corporation............ 516.77 516.77 60 Schiller * Schmidt, Inc......... 166.25 166.25 61 Doug's Auto Service.......... 283.04 283.04 62 William Christi*................. 1800.00 63 Floyd F. Hydon.................. 48.10 48.10 64 Purity Cylinder Gases........ 50.39 50.39 65 Neil's Printing & Copy........ 85.00 85.00 66 Lily Products of Mich.......... 63.38 63.38 67 Griffin Pest Control............ 24.00 24.00 68 Colin Crattenden Elec.......... 52.36 52 36 ____________ _____ 69 Wildern's Drug Store.......... 2.00 2.00 70 Hayes-Green-Beach 10.00 10.00 71 Joseph C. Roth, D.O. 25.00 25.00 ” * r ~ n 72 John Frederick, D.O............ 25.00 25.00 73 James E. Atkinson, M.D.......... 20.00 20.00 74 Lorry C. Vonkuster, M.D......... 308.00 308.00 75 Eldon E. Cassell, M.D , P.C. .. 300.00 300.00 76 Girrbach Funeral Home.......... 300.00 300 00 77 Marsholl-Gren Chapel............ 300.00 300.00 78 John E. Gergen....................... 60.88 60.88 79 Janice K. Hartough................ 52.56 52.56 80 David W. Merck..................... 29.21 29.21 81 Kathy A. Watters.................. 76.63 76.63 82 Cinder Pharmacy.................... 4.38 4.38 83 JCPenney Consumer.............. 18.00 18.00 84 Doane-Western, Inc................. 45.00 45.00 85 Ideal Janitorial Serv.................. 80.00 80.00 86 Kenneth Bohn.......................... 17.30 17.30 87 Patricia Knox........................... 20.06 20.06 88 Eleanor Madigan...................... 46.62 46.62 89 Wayne Pennock...................... 40.64 40.64 90 Richard I. Scott......................... 128.82 128.82 91 Wilbur Solomon......................... 41.10 41.10 92 Norman Stanton...................... 33.05 33.05 93 Regina Stein............................. 20.52 20.52 94 M. Kevin Woods...................... 15.00 15.00 95 Laura Younq............................. 21.90 21.90 FIRST DAY — FORENOON JULY 12. 1983 The regulor meeting of the Borry County Boord was cal,ed ,o order Tuesday. Ju y 12. 1983, 9:30 a.m. by Chairman Paul Kiel. Roll coll token, seven (7) member* present. Coleman Gordon. Hammond. Hoare. Kiel. Landon McKelvey At the beginning of the meeting all present ltoJd and pledged allegiance to the Flog Moved by McKelvey, support by London to opprove the minute* of June 28. 1983 as mailed. Mo­ tion carried. Mov«i by Hoor., .upper, by London ,o appro,, the Agenda as amended. Motion carried. Jchn Warren was present representing the Chamber of Commerce concerning the SummerFest h? be held Augu*t 26 and 27. 1983. A request was made for use of the Courthouse facilities durina the SummerFest. Moved by Hoare, support by Gor­ don to grant the request as voiced by Mr. Warren Motion carried. Various pieces of correspondence wo* reod by Chairman Kiel. Public comment was solicited by Chairman Kiel Discussion was held regarding question of pick up of dead animals along County rood*. Motion by Gordon, support by Coleman thot this matter be referred to Central Service* Committee for study and possible resolution. Motion carried. Rond Bowman, representing the S.M.P.C, read a communication regarding possible funding under the Emergency Jobs Stimula* Act. Joe Lukasiewicz reported to the Board on the Borry County Soil Survey. He reported that a con­ tract would be presented ot the next meeting of the Board of Commissioners for consideration. Richard Daly presented a problem that he had experienced with the Animal Control Office. Moved by Coleman, support by Hoare that the matter be referred to the Central Service* Com­ mittee for investigation and report at the next meting. Motion carried. Circuit Court request for a door closer on the Jury Room Door was presented. Moved by McKelvey, support by Coleman that the matter be referred to the Property Committee with Power to Act. Motion Carried. Leo Brundage, Coordinator of Kalamazoo County DOS. Substance Abu»e Service Division, was pre­ sent and presented an amendment to the Sub-Con­ tract between State Office of Substance Abuse and County of Borry. Moved by Coleman, supported by Hammond that the amendment be approved ond the Chair be authorized to sign the amendment. Motion carried. Liaison and review committees reported to the board on various committee activities. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to op- NOTICE QFBKMTGAGE $AL£ Default having been made in the terms of a mortgage mode by HAROLD D. MESLER AND BARBARA J. MESIER. hi* wife to MANUFACTURERS HANOVER MORTGAGE CORPORATION dated April 6, 198 > and recorded April 13, 1981, in Uber 248, Page 315. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote thereof for principal and interest the wm of $35,352.44. Under tne power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute in such case provided, notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of August 1983, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., local time, soid mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder at the East door entrance to the Court House in Hastings. Barry County, Michigan, that being the place where the Cir­ cuit Court of soid County is held, of the premises described in soid mortgage or so much as may be necessaty to pay the amount due with interest at 14 percent per annum and all legal costs and charges. Said premises ore located In the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are des­ cribed as: Lot 11, Block 11 of Lincoln Pork Addition, to the City of Hastings, Barry Co.. Ml., as recorded in Liber 1 of Plat*. Page 55. The redemption period is six months from tho time of sale. Dated: June30. 1983 LEITHAUSER AND LEITHAUSER. 18301 E. 8 Mile Rd.. Suite 215 East Detroit. Ml. 48021-3263 771-6010 Attorneys for Mortgagee MANUFACTURERS HANOVER MORTGAGE CORPORATION, mortgagee (B-4) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF KENT JOSEPH WILLIAMS, PLAINTIFF, VS 8EVERLY L. WILLIAMS, DEFENDANT. FILE NO. 73-35435-DM ORDER FOR SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE C. Ranald Van Buren P-21709 Attorney for Plaintiff David A. Dimmers Attorney for Defendant AT A SESSION OF SAID COURT HELD IN THE COURTHOUSE IN THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS. MICHIGAN ON THE 15th DAY OF JUNE, 1983; PRESENT: HONORABLE JUDGE BOUCHER, CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the following described property be sold ot public sale to the highest bidder on Ihe 3rd day of August. 1983, at 10:30 o'clock In the forenoon of the some day at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan. NW FRL % Sec 31-3-8, Ex com at NW cor th S 83 rods along W Sec line, th E 851 ft para to N Sec in th N 83 rds parra to W Sec Ln. th W a! jng N Sec In to pob. Ex par 246 ft E * W by 387 fl N t S SE cor Also ex S % NW frl % Sec 31-3-8, Hastings Township, Barry County. Michigan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT the following Notice of Sale shall be published In the Has­ ting* Banner newspaper for once each week for six succes­ sive weeks prior to the date of sale and shall be posted at least six weeks or 42 days prior to the sale and displayed in three pub­ lic places in the City of Hastings, Michigan and posted in three public places in the Township of Hastings, Borry County, Mich. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE ON FORECLOSURE Public notice is hereby given, that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Order of Safe entered by the Circuit Court for the County of Kent, State of Michigan on the Bth day of November, 1982 in favor of Joseph Williams against Beverly L. Williams, I shall offer for sale to the highest bidder, at a public sale to be held at the East door of the Barry County Court­ house on the 3rd day of Aug., 1983 ot 10:30 o'clock in the fore­ noon, the following described real estate: NW frl % Sec 3-3-8, Ex com ot NW cor th S 83 rods along W Sec line, th E 851 ft para to N Sec In th N 83 rd* parra to W Sec In, th W along N Sec In Io pob. Ex par 246 ft E t W by 387 ft N < S SE cor Also ex S % NW frl '/« Sec 31-3-8, Hastings Township, Borry County. Michigan. There shall be a six (6) month redemption period. Total lien to be foreclosed is $9,000.00 plus costs and attor- Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made the 21st day of Aug­ ust, 1974, by lenay A. Hubbert, KNA Lenay A. Cooper; as mort­ gagors. to the United States of America, as mortgagee, and re­ corded on August 21. 1974. in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Liber 220 of mort­ gages on pages 870-873. on which mortgage there is claimed Io be due and unpaid at the date of this Notice fifteen thous­ and. nine hundred eighteen ond 64/100 dollars ($15,918.64) prin­ cipal and six hundred twentytwo and 84/100 dollars ($622.84) interest; no suit or proceeding al low or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, nnd the power of sale contained in said martKge having become operative reason of such default; NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on August C. Ronald Van Buren P-21709 18. 1983. at 10 o'clock in the Attorney for Plaintiff forenoon, at the east front door 10054th Ave. of the Courthouse in Hastings, Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 Michigan, that being the place GEORGE V. BOUCHER for holding the Circuit Court for CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE the County of Barry, there will APPROVED BY: be offered for sal* ond sold io David A. Dimmers th* highest bidder at public Attorney for Defendant sale, for the purpc-s* of satisfy­ DRAFTED BY: ing the amounts du* and unpaid C. Ronald Van Buren P-21709 upon said mortgage,together with Attorney for Plaintiff the legal costs and charges of 1005 4 th Ave. sale provided by low and in said Lake Odessa, Ml. 48849 mortgage, the lands ond prem­ 616-374-8823 ises in said mortgage mention­ Examined. Countersigned ed ond described, os follows, 8 Entered to-wit: DOROTHY DE Win Thot property located in Borry Deputy County Clerk County in the State ol Michigan. ATTEST: A TRUE COPY Lof 6 of Block 11 of Daniel DOROTHY DE Win Striker s Addition to the City, Deputy County Clerk formerly Village of Hostings, ______________________ (7-21) according to th* recorded plot thereof. Borry County. Michigan. The redemption period will be six months from the time of such sale. Property may be redeemed by payin5J the amount ot the bid at |^# foreclosure The Hastings Area Board of Education has sole plus 9% interest and any scheduled a Special Meeting on July 25, unpaid encumbrances on the property from date of sole, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in the Junior High doted July 7. 1933 For addition­ Vocal Music Room. al Information, please contact: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Purpose: Millage Ballot Design. acting through Farmers Home Administration, p^m 209. 1405 Judith A. lenz, Sec’y. South Harrison Rood. East Loo­ ting. Michigan <8523. Hastings Area School District Mortgagee. (7-28) NOTICE 96 Radiology Associates............ 97 Pennock Hospital..................... 98 Barry-Eaton Dist. Health Dept. . 276.25 88.50 216.00 276.25 88.50 216.00 16811.19 15011.19 Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to approve the Commissioner * payroll. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. REGULAR ICOMM. COMM. SALARY WORK EXPENSE Rose isn't the only one who's been waiting for her Government check ’ TOTAL Carolyn Coleman 3201 352.63 50.00 50.00 bernord Hammond 3202 352.63 50.00 4.14 54.14 Roe M. Hoore 3203 352.63 150.00 131.53 281.53 Ted McKelvey 3204 --------352.63 125.00 77.44 202.44 Paul Kiel 3213 _____ 352.63 100.00 71.30 171.30 Richard London 3214 352.63 75.00 16.10 91.10 James K. Gordon 3217 352.63 150.CO 51.52 201.52 TOUl 2468.41 i ____ 700.00 352.03 3520.44 Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to'lransfer budgeted $22,500 to Road Commission. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to trans­ fer budgeted $47,500 to Health Deportment. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to ap­ prove the following payments to Welton * for air cond.tioning: Health Deportment $6,650, Planning Office $793. ond Courthouse $418 from General Building Fund. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare to approve the bill from Thelma Weyerman for $100 for used air conditioner for use in Circuit Court, payment from General Building Fund. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Hoare to concur with Finance Committee action ond approve invoice in the amount of $18,637.12. to Bill Snelhkomos - Lansing Chrysler Plymouth, for two new cars at Sheriff s Department, monies from General Building Fund. Roll call vote, seven (7) yeas. Cole­ man. Gordon. Hammond. Hoare. Kiel, London. McKelvey. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey that Total Group Services be authorized to administer the employee disability insurance for Barry County, the Chair be authorized to sign the con­ tract. and a letter of authorization be sent to Total Group Services. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman thot $400 implementation fee for Total Group Service* for administration of disability insurance be paid and payment of tho monthly fee of $1.97 per employee covered be authorized. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to estab­ lish o separate Disability Fund and that $1,000 be transferred to that fund from the General Fund Disability. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman that 0 F-O.C. fund be established to receive revenues under Act 297. Motion carried. Finance Chairman Gordon reported to the Board a* to the committee estimates regarding revenue and expenditures of the County Budget. Moved by McKelvey, support by Gordon to pay livestock claim of Wm. Christie in the amount of $1,300. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Hammond to approve one year step raise of Glen Stoup. to T-9 at $7.79 per hour effective July 6, 1983. Motion car­ ried. Moved by Coleman, support by Hammond to approve the hiring of Ron Wilson os Assistant Animal Control Officer, T-4 at $4.95 per hour, effec­ tive July 5, 1983. This to be a temporary position. Motion carrisd. Moved by Coleman, support by McKelvey to approve the step raise of Miriam White to Tops 8 Classification. 2 year level, effective June 27.1983. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Hammond to approve the step raise of Donald Miller to Profes­ sional 3. two year level, effective June 28. 1983 at $8.17 per hour. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Gordon thot low bidder to fill the basement next to the Courts t Low Bldg, and grading according to spec, be accept­ ed from Hamilton Excavating, amount of $2,290. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Gordon to give Property Committee Power to Act regarding air conditioner previously used by the Drain Commis­ sioner. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Hammond to file correspondence. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey Io approve Farmland Agreement* No. 83-11, 83-12, 83-13 and 83-14 from Arnold* Lindo Erb of Carlton Township. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoar* to approve the Application for Termination of Farmland Agree­ ment from Richard Dykstra of Irving Township. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Hammond to ad­ journ to July 26 or Coll of the Chair. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m. Paul Kiel, Chairman 7-21 Is someone else waiting foi yours9 Don’t take any chances with your Gov eminent check Sign up tor Direct nAfirSCit Thrrt wz-.nr payments nmirrinnlc will ,.,.11 go ,-,zDeposit That utrw way youi straight into your own account Safely and quickly So no one will be waiting for your check Not even ypu Ask foi Direct Deposit wherever you have your checking or savings account nn '-''>>7 J-DEPOSIT You'll never have to wait for your money �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, July 21, 1983, Page 9 G & G Pork Farm slams Hook’s to maintain grip on first In mens softball action last week Art Meade’s Auto edged the Weight Train Gym 12-8. Art Meade had three hits for the win­ ners while Wayne Rodgers h.d the Weight Train with three hits. Art Meade’s swept the second game of the doubleheader 18-3 as Jim Daniels and Rich Meade homered and Jim Meade cracked three hits. The leading hitter for the Weight Train was Cecil Pelfrey with two. The Hotel smashed Fiberglass B 16-4. Dick and Don Nevins and Nick Carter all had three hits for the Hotel. Robert Fueri had two singles for Fiberglass. In a key Division A game, G & G Pork Farms battered Hooks 12-6. Dan Neely, Dan Ploeg and Tom Lehman all crashed home runs for the Porkers while Tom Warner rapped two singles and a double. Dick Robinson and Steve Vedder each had two singles and a double for Hooks. Hastings Fiberglass A remained alive in Division A as they rallied for two runs in the bottom of the seventh for a 5-4 win over the Hotel. John Miller and Keith Jones each had two hits for the winners but the game-winner belonged to John Bremmer. Dick Nevins had two hits for the losers. The Hotel beat Hastings Mutual 6-4. Nick Carter, Mike Leedy, Don Nevins and Gerald Sherry all had two hits for the winners. Scott VanAllsburg and Ray Rose had three hits each for Mutual. The Hotel knocked off J & J Auto 8-2 for its third win in four games last week. Nick Carter, Hank Dawson and Dick Nevins all had three hits. The leading hitter for J & J was Jeff Eldridge with two singles. The Non-Runners lost a close 24-1 decision to Lewis Realty last week. Dave Stonehouse homered, doubled and singled to lead Lewis Realty. Matt Howell and Rick Makley homered and singled. Division C standings Lewis Realty 8-2 J&J Auto 6-5 Art Meade Auto 3-9 Non-Runners 2-9 Weight Train Gym 0-12 Division A standings G&G Porkers 9-2 Fiberglass A 7-4 Hooks 8-5 Cappon Oil 6-6 Moose 4-7 Division B standings American Legion 10-1 Hotel 8-4 Superette 5-5 Larabee Const. 5-6 Fiberglass B 5-7 Hastings Mutual 4-6 Home Run Derby Dan Neely (Porkers) 9, Joe Maurer (Cappons) 5, Dick Robinson (Hooks) 5, Gary Van Elst (Porkers) 5, Mike Robinson (Hooks) 4. Hastings Women’s League STANDINGS: W L 'National Bonk of Hastings............... 8 2 ‘National Bank is playing in separate brocket. Vitale................ 6 2 Hastings Women of the Moose.......... 4 3 Hostings City Bonk............................... 4 4 True Value Hardware........................... 3 4 Barry Co. Medical Core Facility .... 2 6 Hastings Merchants .... LAST WEEK'S RESULTS: City Bank......................4 Vitola's.......... True Value................... 6 Medical Care. Merchants ... Moose.......................... 13 National Bank Kalamazoo Optical... 6 National Bank Kalamazoo Optical... 7 61 2% Hastings Baseball League News Dennis Geiger of Hooks tries to leg out a hit against Division A leader G&G Pork Forms. The Porkers won the game 12-6. The three division leaders remained the same in Hastings men's softball this week. V SPORTS Hastings Country Chib Mm’s Monday Night Golf League — BLUE DIVISION — MATCH RESULTS 7/1B: Goodyoar 48-3, Dun­ ham 57-1; Rugg 49-2. Fluke 44-2; Stanley 43-4, Gahan 55-0; Stanley 43-4, Goodyear 48-0; Jacobs 37-4, Sutherland 45-0; Jocobs 37-4, Wer­ ner 49-0: McGinnis 47-4. Mathews 42-0: Huke 44-4, Gahan 55-0; Jarman 42-4. Mathews 42-0: Coleman 38-4. O'Connor 50-0; Rugg 49-3. Sutherland 45-1; Stanley 43-4, Sutherland 45-0; Stanley 43-4, Ketchum 46-0; Jacobs 37-4, Ket­ chum 46-0; McGinnis 47-4. Womer 49-0; McGinnis 47-4. Dunham 57-0; Jorman 44-4, Coleman 40-0. STANDINGS: Jarman 11. Fluke 10. Rugg 11. Stanley 11. Coleman 10, Jocobs 10, Nitz 9. Sutherland 10. McGinnis 11. Cove 9, Goodyear 9. Ketchum 11. Gillespie 7, Mathews 7. O'Connor 10. Warner 8, Dunham 8. Gabon 8. PAIRING FOR 7/25 • BACK NINE: Mathews vs. Coleman. Dunham vs. Stanley. Rugg vs. Gilles­ pie. Gahan vs. O'Connor. Sutherland vs. Fluke, Goodyear vs. Nitz. Ketchum vs. Womer, Cove vs. Jacobs. McGinnis vs. Jarman. POSTPONED MATCHES: Mathews vs. Goodyear. Dunham vs. Womer, Coleman vs. Jacobs, Gabon vs. Dunham, Gahan vs. Nitz. Gillespie vs. Fluke, O'Connor vs. Warner, Goodyear vs. Cove. Dunham vs. Mathews, Cove vs. Warner. Gahan vs. Mathews, Gillespie vs. Mathews, Gillespie vs. Nitz, Sutherland vs. Gillespie. — GREEN DIVISION MATCH RESULTS 7/18: Cook 47-4. Kennedy 47-0; Doty 50-4, Panfil 52-0: Morey 45-4, Cleve­ land 54-0; Loftus 47-4. Panfil 52-0; Willison 43-4, Kennedy 47-0; Bottcher 49-4, Dorman 50-0; Bottch4r45-4, Kennedy 44-0; Rohde 47-4, Moore 510; ©Owe 41-4, Archer 47-0; Cook 52-3. Wood 521 footy 50-4. Flora 59-0: Morey 45-4. Dorman 50-0; Willison 43-4, Archer 47-0: Panfil 48-4, Moore 51-0; Bottcher 49-4, Cleveland 54-0: Rohde 42-4, Loftus 47-0: Flora 66-4, Moore 51-0. STANDINGS: Cook 10, Willison 11. Doty 9. Morey 11. Bottcher 9, Rohde 11, Kennedy 11, Archer 11. Dawe 9. Dorman 10, Cleveland 10, Blrke 8. Loftus 11. Panfil 10, Moore 11, Wood 8, Flora 10, Beduhn 6. PAIRING FOR 7/25 - BACK NINE: Archer vs. Blrke. Kennedy vs. Wood, Doty vs. Moore, Loftus vs. Bottcher. Flora vs. Panfil. Dorman vs. Rohde, Cook vs. Cleveland. Morey vs. Beduhn, Willison vs. Dawe. POSTPONED MATCHES: Cleveland vs. Beduhn. Cook vs. Beduhn. Blrke vs. Dawe, Wood vs. Panfil, Beduhn vs. Wood. Dawe vs. Bottcher. Dorman vs. Wood. Blrke vs. Bottcher. Dotv vs. Birke. Beduhn vs. Doty, Beduhn vs. — GOLD DIVISIONMATCH RESULTS 7/18: Fisher 3B-2, Krueger 322; Vonderveen 42-4, Ironside 41-0; Holman 432. Stack 41-2; Ironside 41-3, Loronger 43-1; Miller 38-4, Loronger 43-0; Vonderveen 41-4, Hamaty 45-0; Chose 41-4, Hamaty 45-0: Alnslie 43-2: Hoke 46-2; Millar 38-4. Chase 414). STANDINGS: Ironside 9. Chase 10. Stock 10. Vonderveen 10. Miller 11, Hamaty 9. Krueger 10, Fisher 7. Forrell 7, Youngs 8, Holman 9. Alnslie 9. Lang 9, Hoke 10. Foster 8, Williams 7, Cotter 7, Loronger 2. PAIRING FOR 7/25 - FRONT NINE: Loronger vs. Chase. Vonderveen vs. Williams, Holman vs. Youngs. Ainslie vs. Hamaty. Stock vs. Hoke. Cotter vs. Long. Foster vs. Fisher. Farrell vs. Krueger. Ironside vs. Miller. Results of Bike Rodeo held at Central Playground Wednesday evening, July 13 UPPER ELEMENTARY: Slow Balancing ... t»t. Oovid Oom: 2nd. I Johnny Heuss; 3rd, Mark Carlson. Cone Maneuvering ... 1st. Mark Carlson; 2nd. Danny Jarmin; 3rd, Johnny Heuss. Balancing... 1st. Jim Brown: 2nd. Thom An­ derson; 3rd. Eric Gahan. R>C8 ... 1st, Thom Anderson; 2nd, y POSTPONED MATCHES. Loronger vs. Cotter. Loronger vs. Farrell. Fisher vs. Loronger. Fisher vs. Williams, Cotter vs. Farrell, Foster vs. Krueger, Holman vs. Loronger, Farrell vs. Fisher, Alnslie vs. Lang. Williams vs. Foster. Youngs vs. Lang, Stock vs. Youngs. Loronger vs. Foster, Loronger vs. Hamaty. Fisher vs. Cotter. Cotter vs. Williams, Vonderveen vs. Loronger, Chase vs. Ironside. Holman vs. Hoke, Ainslie vs. Loronger, Williams vs. Farrell, Youngs vs. Loronger. Hamaty vs. Ironside. — RED DIVISION — MATCH RESULTS 7/18: Steury 54-4. McMillan 46-0; Hollister 42-4, Lubieniocki 46-0; Baxter 504. Havens 50-0; Hopkins 40-3, Stankke 44-1; Hall 40-3, Perry 42-1; Perry 42-4, McMillan 46-0; Hollister 42-4. Jocobs 43-0; Siegel 59-4, Sullivan 65-0; Hall 40-4. Lawrence 47-0; Ziegler 52-4, Burke 49-0. STANDINGS: McMillan 11. Hopkins 11. Havens 11, Hollister 9. Hall 10, Burke 11. Jocobs 10. Lawrence 10, Baxter 11, Siegel 10, Lubieniocki 8. Steury 10. Ziegler 11. Perry 10, Stanlokefl, Rothfuss 6, Bacon 8, Sullivan 6. PAIRING FOR 7/25: Steury vs. Perrv, Lawrence vs. Hollister. Burke vs. Baxter. Stonlake vs. Hall. Ziegler vs. Hopkins. Lub­ lenlecki vs. Havens, Jocobs vs. Sullivan. Bacon vs. Siegel, Rothfuss vs. McMillan. POSTPONED MATCHES: Steury vs. Rothfuss. Sullivan vs. Hollister, Lawrence vs. Rothfuss, Perry vs. Sullivan, Hollister vs. Bacon. Rothfuss vs. Sullivan, Sullivan vs. Lublenlecki, Lubieniocki vs. Bacon, Jocobs vs. Siegel. Bacon vs. Sullivan, Rothfuss vs. Lubieniocki, Hall vs. Rothfuss. — SILVER DIVISIONmatch RESULTS 7/18: Hahn 48-4. Beyor 42-0; Peuroch 42-4. Koller 50-0; Beyor 42-4, Kolloi 500; Hoekstra 48-4, Czindor 48-0; Vonport 51-2, Jarvis 56-2; Weller 41-4, Mogg 45-0; Bell-graph 45-3, Weller 40-1. STANDINGS: Czindor 9. Weller 11. Boyer 11. Koller 11. Mogg 9. Bellgraph 9. Jarvis 10, Peuroch 8, Miller 8. Miller 8, Vanport 10. Corrigan 8. Darrow 7. Hoekstra 8, Begg 7, Shaw 5. Hohn 7. Wallin 4. PAIRING FOR 7/25 - FRONT NINE; Czindor vs. Miller, Begg vs. Peuroch, Shaw vs. Weller, Darrow vs. Corrigan, Wallin vs. Bellgroph, Van­ port vs. Mogg. Keller vs. Hahn, Jarvis vs. Boyer, Millor vs. Hoekstra. POSTPONED MATCHES: Czinder vs. Miller, Vanport Fleet vs. Peuroch, Begg vs. Hahn, Millor vs. Corrigan. Shaw vs. Wallin. Shaw vs. Miller, Shaw vs. Mogg. Darrow vs. Bollgraph, Darrow vs. Wollin, Beyer vs. Show, Wollin vs. Corrigan, Wallin vs. Peuroch, Hoekstra vs. Hahn, Hahn vs. Peuroch, Begg vs. Miller, Begg vs. Corrigan, Miller vs. Hoekstra. Shaw vs. Czindor, Shaw vs. Bellgraph. Jarvis vs. Hahn, Darrow vi. Darrow vs. Mogg. Wallin vs. Miller, Wallin vs. Weller. Hoekstra vs. Wallin. Peewee League In the Peewee League Monday, July 11, the Red Sox out-hit the Orioles to win 18-13. The leading hitters for the Red Sox were Jason Corstange with four hits; Mike Garrett, a single, double and a home run; Trent Weller with three hits; and Brian Sherry with two hits and a home run. The leading hitters for the Orioles were Jamie Hanshaw with three hits; A. J. Purdum and Paul Rose, each with a single and a home run. The Angels out-played the Tigers to win 2410. The Angels were led by Matt Bender, two doubles, a triple and a home run; Ryan Schmader and Chris Youngs each had three singles. The Tigers' leading hitters were Matt Schaffer with three singles and a home run; Scott Redman, a single and a triple. Cub League In the Cub League Monday, July 11, the Tigers came up with a win over the Expos, 15-8, to take the five-game series, three games to two. The winning pitcher for the Tigers was Bradon Wilder, who also had a double and two home runs. Other leading hitters for the Tigers were Scott Hubbert, a single and double; Brad Ward and Todd Archer with two hits; and David Oom, Tom Anderson, each with a single. The losing pitcher for the Expos was Gary Parker. Parker also had two hits. The Expos’ other leading hitters were Tim Atkinson, two singles; Mason Christensen and John Maurer, each with a single. Mickey Mantle League Hastings Mickey Mantle split with Paw Paw last Monday, losing the first game 17-0 and winning the second game 5-4. The losing pitcher for Hastings was Jon Christensen who a’lowed ten hits, walked six and struck out cne. Hastings only had one hit in the first game. Troy Burch had a first inning single and that was all the Paw Paw pitcher allowed. In the second game, Hastings edged Paw Paw 5-4. The winning pitcher for Hastings was Steve Hayes, allowing three hits, walking seven and striking out six. Hastings had only two hits in the second game. A single by Kyle Trahan and a double by Chris Geething. Helping Hastings to a win along with the hits came 16 walks by the combined pitching from Paw Paw. Hastings has now won two of their last four games. Cub League In the Cub League Wednesday, July 13, the Cardinals beat the Angels 11-7. The winning pitcher for the Cardinals was Gary Parker, who also had two home runs. The other hitters for the Cardinals were Victor Con­ nors, home run; Todd Archer and Nick Williams, each a double; Brad Warner, a single and a double. The leading hitters for the Angels were Tom Vos, David Oom and Tim Atkinson, each a single. Ryan Nichols and Scott Hubbert, two hits apiece; and Brandon Wilder, a single and a double. The Cardinals take the lead 1-0 in the new fivegame series. Peewee League In the Peewee League Wednesday, July 13, the Angels edged the Red Sox 12-11. The leading hitters for the Angels were Jason ' Larabee, a home run; Matt Bender, a triple; Brian Schmader, two hits; Eric Gahan and Travis Suntheimer, a single and a double; and Mike Sisler, a double and a home run. The leading hitters for the Red Sox were Jim Norman, a triple; Teddy Wilder and Mike Garrett, each with two hits; Jason Corstange three singles. It’s the first loss for the Red Sox in the Peewee League. In other Peewee League action Wed­ nesday, the Orioles ripped the Tigers 10-2. The leading hitters for the Orioles were Paul Rose and A. J. Purdum, each with three hits. The leading hitters for the Tigers were Trevor Watson, a single; Matt McDonald, a single and a double; Ryan O’Neal had a home run. Hastings girls basketball to hold tryouts Girls planning to try out for the Hastings girls ’jsketball team should be aware of the following details: Physicals will be held July 26 and August 2 at 7:00 at the high school. In addition, during the week of August 15 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. conditioning practice will be held at the junior high west gym. This is not required. Practice and tryouts will be held the week of August 22. The jayvee team will start at 9 a.m. and last until 11 a.m. The varsity will go from 8:30 until 11:00 a.m. Any players planning on trying out must report August 22 with a completed physical card. Hastings High physical dates announced All boys and girls interested in playing a sport at Hastings High School in 1983-84 must first have a physical examination. Those examinations will be held July 26 and August 2 in the high school gym area. Girls physicals begin at 7:00 p.m. and boys physicals will be at 8:00 p.m. There is no charge for the examinations and these are the only two nights that physicals will be offered. — WHITE DIVISION — MATCH RESULTS 7/18: Gardner 43-3. Ellis 491; Colbry 60-4, Johnson 60-0. STANDINGS: Fuller 10. Gardner 10, Ellis 10. Colbry 9. Toburen 7, Burkholder 6, Boop 8, Johnson 11, losty 7, NoIon 6 PAIRING FOR 7/25 - FRONT NINE: Fuller vs. Boop, Colbry vs. Burkholder, Ellis vs. Johnson, Gardner vs. NoIon, losty vs. Toburen. POSTPONED MATCHES: Boop vs. Burkholder. Nolan vs. Burkholder, Nolan vs. Ellis, Burkholder vs. Fuller, Toburen vs. Nolan, Toburen vs. Gardner, losty vs. Burkholder. Boop vs. iosty, Nolan vs. losty. Colbry vs. Nolan. Burkholder vs. Toburen. Toburen vs. Boop. losty vs. Colbry. LOWER ELEMENTARY: Slow Balancing ... 1st. Cole Bower; 2nd. Danny Styf; 3rd, Jason Kaiser. Balancing ... lit. Gob. Kino: 2nd. Doni.l StyL 3rd. Cole Bowen. Spood Race ... 1st, Danny Styf; 2nd. Cole Bowen; 3rd. Scott Krueger. The girl they call “Nighthawk" stood behind the huge bus and patiently explained the rules. The attractive girl with the darkcomplexioned skin said that, hey, this mud wrestling business was strictly for fun. She said if everybody just relaxed, nobody would get hurt. Sure lady. And I suppose General Custer's superior toK him just to ex­ pect a few Indians at the Little Big Hom. From the stands my little wrestling excursion might have looked like some tame exhibition, but I assure you looks can be deceiving. The bruise on my jaw is proof of that. The ripped off scabs on my legs proves the same thing. The toe I nearly broke also proves it. And the hair on top of my poor head, the same hail that was so nearly pulled out by the roots, proves these Chicago Knockers mean business when they wrestle. The Detroit Lions should be so lucky to have such ruffians playing for them. These girls are billed as athletes and I’ll be the first to accept that. For in­ stance, one of the Chicago Knockers is a marathon runner, another was a for­ mer soccer goalie, and a third is a record-holder in the 1,500-yard freestyle swim. Nighthawk, one of the two girls I wrestled, is a former college gym­ nast...not to mention ex-Playboy bunny. These girls athletic abilities are obviots. They move quickly and can take a bit of punishment. Several of them harbor several bruises on their bodies from earlier bouts. But they still wrestle. The show must go on, as it were. Sure, much of what these girls do is done for the audience's behalf. The clawing, the fierce looks and gestures, and the frequent injury timeouts are part of the act. And it is an act which is popular. This particular show at the Barry County Free Fair was a sellout — which really comes as no surprise. The girls bounce each around at about 115 fairs and auto shows a year. They tour 11 months of the year from California to Florida to Canada. The main selling points of the mud wrestling show are not hard to imagine. As Tom Saylor, the show’s MC, said, "Our idea is to give the people something that they don’t expect to happen.’’ Like tossing some poor innocent sportswriter around a muck-strewn stage in front of a thousand screaming people. Actually being tossed around wasn t all that bad. The worst part of the whole evening was the awful “mud" — which actually was some type of special mixture they only called mud. Even after several showers I was still only barely presentable. I washed my hair twice and I doubt if even then my hair was clean. And the next day I was still cleaning mud out of my ears. It was this mud that made the stage so slippery that some of the girls skidded off the wooden platform onto the ground. Some of the girls took some nice dives and even as close as I was to the stage, I couldn't decide whether they were real or part of the show. I suppose that's what separates the good shows from the bad ones. After the mud wrestling was all over I was asked two questions over and over; Why did I consent to wrestling in the first place, and, would I do it again? I told them I wouldn’t be telling the truth if I said I didn’t enjoy it. Part of the reason I like being a sportswriter is that I get to do things like this, which I call George Plimpton journalism. For example, in the past I've tried out for the Los Angeles Dodgers and did a story. To me that's what people want to read about — things they can’t do themselves. That’s why 1 wrestled. As for doing it again the answer is simple: once is enough. It’s time to move to something else. Tennis anyone? Wildlife enthusiasts have chance to buy “shares” Danny Jarmin; 3rd. Johnny Heuss. Wheelie Contest... 1st, Danny Jarmin; 2nd. Thom Anderson; 3rd. Johnny Heuss. Gabe King; 3rd. Danny Styf. Cone Maneuvering ... 1st. Gabe King: 2nd, Ladies from Chicago knock reporter around Competing forking— Jeff Butler fakes a dive into the water during the King-Queen Contest held Tuesday night at the Barry County Fair. Crowned as King was Evon Miller of the Middleville Trail Dusters Club, whiled the Queen was Roslyn Keagle of the Horse Galley Club, Dowling. Named as Prince was Lenny Cose of the Milky Way Club and the Princess was Tracey Cornwell of the Baseline 4-H in Dowling. A total of 70 youngsters participated in three categories of contests. Wildlife enthusiasts now have a chance to buy a "share" in a wetland project which will restore 230 acres of permanent marsh The Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation is raising 540,000 necessary for the MilliAnder Wetland Restoration Project on the Maple River, north of Lansing. In an­ nouncing the share offering Dan Robbins, President of the Foundation, stressed the importance of citizen support for wildlife during this time of budget shortages in state and federal programs. “Until now the private-sector has never been called on for direct support of wildlife management. However, if wildlife is to thrive in these difficult times each of us who enjoy it must make an extra commitment to help," stated Robbins. This project offers citizens the unique opportunity to buy stock in the future of wildlife by purchasing one of the 230 shares offered. Shareholders will receive one cf 230 reproductions of an oil painting done by Andrew Kurzmann of Battle Creek. Kurzmann, the 1979 duck stamp winner, painted the restoration site along U.S. 27. Each shareholder s print will be signed by' Governor Milliken and Tom Anderson, for whom the project was named. The project print is the "First of Series", meaning that each year the Foundation will have a prominent artist do a project print. The “share" will also include a shareholder’s certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin depicting the great blue heron found in dhfepai/qjing. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, July 21. 1983, Page 10 Canada goose born now, can be pest later Giant honker— Michigan State University have been "colloring" geese lately in an attempt to learn more about their seasonal distribution and movements. tn John Lerg, Dept, of Natural Resources The Canada geese have young now. Those little yellow fuzzballs following their parents around like tiny tugboats can be very cute. However, they will grow through the sum­ mer, and by July they can be a pest on lakefront lawns. Feeding these new goose families is not a good idea because they will become ac­ customed to handouts and front lawns. Maybe you can put up with the mess they make, but one of your neighbors cannot. Barry' County's goose flock has been growing steadily since goose introductions were made in the early 1970s. Now they can be seen on almost ail the county's lakes and many smaller ponds. This goose reintroduction is a success story, but care must be taken to make sure the flock does not grow into too much of a good thing. The Department of Natural Resources is finding ways, such as extending the hunting season, to keep geese from becoming pests. You can do your part by enjoying the geese but keeping your distance and allowing them to remain wild and free. Biologists looking for collared geese If you spot a Canada goose wearing a collar, Michigan wildlife biologists would like to know. Michigan State University and DNR biologists began collaring the resident Giant geese — known as ‘honkers' — four years ago in attempts to learn more about their seasonal distribution and movements. (Resident birds are those that seldom leave the state.) Since honkers were reintroduced to Michigan about 55 years ago, their populations have increased tremen­ dously. Now, flocks of Canadas are found throughout Michigan and sometimes create nuisances for property owners. THe two research projects involving collared geese were undertaken to give scientists new information that could help them decide where and when to recommend population control measures, such as hunting, to keep resident goose numbers at manageable levels. Early last summer, 504 geese were captured in the Kalamazoo area, then collared and set free. The gray plastic collars they wear are marked with large white letters and numerals unique to each bird. Thus, each bird ran be identifed from a distance. The other project was carried out from 1979 to 1982, when more than 1,100 geese were captured in southeastern Lower Michigan and then collared, transported to northern habitats and freed. Those birds wear blue collars with white letters or white collars with black letters. Anyone observing a Canada goose with a collar is asked to report the following information to the closest DNR district wildlife office, or by phoning (616) 671-5721) or writing to Earl Flegler at the MSU Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, Augusta, MI. Information should include number and color of collar, location, date, number of accompanying geese without collars, and number of young, if any. Maple Valley needs coaches for fall The Maple Valley Athletic Department is now seeking coaches for the following positions: Varsity Girls' Basketball, Junior Varsity Girls’ Basketball, Eighth Grade and Seventh Grade Girls’ Basketball. Ap­ plications are available in the high school office. Contact Larry Lenz if there are any questions regarding the positions. Barry County’s Leading Newspaper Outdoor Report Weather conditions still hot, fishing still steady General Outdoor Conditions: Weather is Not much reported on inland fishing. Most hot and humid. Temperatures continue to are in deeper waters now and you will have climb into the 90s each day and nights to work a little harder for them. Early haven’t brought much relief from the heat. It morning and evenings are the best success is becoming quite dry again; the last rainfall times and the most comfortable fui fisher­ men. was two weeks ago and that did not amount to much. Fire danger continues to climb so Other Outdoor Shorts: Many calls continue please be careful with campfires and burn to come in on nuisance animal complaints. barrels. Make sure to contact your local fire The main culprits seem to be skunks, rac­ department before doing any open burning. coons, and woodchucks. A live trap is usually Fishing: New Buffalo - Fishing has been the best way to handle these problems. Our steady the past week with good catches of office lends them out, we require a $25 steelhead and salmon in close. 30-10 feet off deposit which is returned when the trap is the bottom. Perch have been hitting off the brought back. Nature centers also have live clay bank north of this port in 15 to 20 feet of traps they lend out. Peanut butter on a slice water. Pier fishing for perch has brought of bread seems to work well for bait, so does very good success lately tuna fish. If the live trap doesn’t work, you St. Joseph - Benton Harbor - Chinook up to will probably have to destroy the animal. If 20 lbs. have been hitting north of St. Joseph you live outside city limits, shooting is the off the clay banks in 39 feet of water. Straight best way. You could also try fumigating out from the port lake trout are being taken them either witha car exhaust hooked up to a in 80 to 120 feet of water. Perch success is pipe which is placed in the den entrance or spotty although some good catches reported. with gas cartridges which can be purchased South Haven - Perch! All over the place! at a grain and feed or garden store. Both boats and piers have had excellent Daytime training of dogs becomes legal success with a few jumbos showing up now’ July 16. Sportsmen are reminded to use and then. MUCC was out on Nichols Charter caution in the field as there are many young filming some of the action yesterday. The animals and birds out there. rest of the big lake fishing has held pretty Wild berries should start to ripen in the much steady lately with nothing spectacular game areas soon. going on. District 12 has a pair of nesting loons in the Saugatuck - Coho and lake trout being area. This is of special interest to wildlife caught in close. Perch are hitting here quite biologists as they are quite rare this tar south. steady too. Hummingbirds, deer are also part of summertime by John Lerg Dept, of Natural Resources Look at enough summer flowers and you may see something else — a hummingbird. Ruby-throated hummingbirds are Michigan’s smallest bird. Just 34 inches long, this little hummer moves from flower to flower gathering nectar. Although it also eats insects, nectar is its favorite food. In return, hummingbirds carry pollen from flower to flower, pollinating them. Hummingbirds can fly forward, backward or just stand still in mid-air. They use these skills to move about the flowers in search of nectar. In order to do these aerial stunts, their wings must move between 50 and 70 times per second. Their hearts beat more than 600 times per minute. Nectar is high in energy. Even so, hummingbirds must eat almost constantly to supply their energy needs. All these facts are interesting, but real appreciation for these little critters comes from just plain watching them. So look carefully next time you pass some flowers to see if what looks like an “overgrown bum­ blebee” is probing for nectar. Every summer the Department of Natural Resources comes up with an estimate of the number of deer. This figure is used to (Since 1856) Try Us...You’ll Like Us!!! SPECIAL OFFER of a $ 050 3-Month Subscription............. om, A (Just for those folks you have never subscribed before, or who subscribed before, but haven’t received the paper in some time...this offer is FOR YOU!) 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Area fishermen must be on a roll lately despite the hot weather. Pictured here are Bud Warmelink (upper right), of Jenison with a bass, Art Meyers of Kala­ mazoo with yet another bass, and David S. Good­ year, who caught his sixpound, 24'/j” walleye near Gun Lake. measure the growth of the herd from year to year. The department also uses this estimate to help in deciding how many deer to harvest each fall. To come up with this estimate, a computer is used. Into the computer goes the number of fawns born this year, the number of adult deer surviving the winter, and the number of deer lost through the year. Observations by biologists are used to double check these figures. Then, all of this information is combined to come up with a population estimate. This year, the population estimate for Barry County is 12,000 deer. This includes bucks, does, and fawns. The estimate is the same as last year. More than 5,000 of these animals are this year’s fawns. Another 4,000 or more are adult does, and more than 2,000 are bucks. Of the 2,000, at least 1,200 are between one and one-and-a-half years old. Many of these will be sporting four and six point racks this fall. Barry County’s deer herd is a valuable natural resource both for seeing and foi hunting. In order to preserve this resource for the future, we need to manage it wisely. �The Hostings Banner— Thursday, July 21, 1983, Page 11 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Writings from local pens Leo Hines Our heartfelt thanks to our HELP WANTED: Industrial TOYS THEMchildren and their families, maintenance food SELVES: We need people to APACHE fold-out tent Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Johnson processing machines. Fee. show them. Excellent pay, trailer, $300. Phone 945-2343. OUR .MINT CONDITION­ and Mr. and Mrs. William Call Jim. 344-0675, Aarontek flexible hours. No deliveries See at 935 N. Taffee Dr.. BRICK HOME, priced in the Olmstead, who hosted our Hastings. _____ Job Service. or collecting. Free $300 kit middle $70s. Retired owners 50th wedding anniversary at HELP WANTED: Manager Call 795-7133. Also booking for SALE: Electric cream with Florida in mind. Call the separator. 367-4671. United Methodist trainees - food service, retail parties. Guaranteed $40 free Lansing, 484-8103 for ap­ Community House July 10. FOR SALE: uVgT^Tt^ and finance. Fee. Call Jim, merchandise. (7-28) pointment. (7-28) Also we want to thank our 344-0675, Aarontek Job luggage carrier, new cost relatives, friends and neigh­ Service. $150, used once. $50. Also, JOBS WANTED ApartmentHouse bors for the flowers, cards, nearly new TV antenna with gifts and money which we HELP WANTED: Sales WANTED: Carpenter work. cable. $25. 367-4140. (g-2) FOR RENT representatives. Ten im­ No job loo small. All phases received. 16x32 FT. POOL LINER: mediate openings. Office of carpenter work. Pole We especially appreciated FOR RENT - DELTON: Two Never used, $500 962-8882 having you present to help us equipment, construction, barns. Licensed. Delton, 623- Battle Creek. bedroom, unfurnished etc. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, 2968. (7-28) celebrate our "big day”. apartment. Available Aug. 1. FOR SALE: Brand new set May God bless each and Aarontek Job Service. Utilities furnished of New Age encyclopedias, every one who helped make HELP WANTED: Retail Richland, 616-629-9644. (7-28/ $425; ceramic barber's sales - automotive and ap­ the day such a memorable FOR RENT: One bedroom pliances. Fee. Call Jim, 344- VACANCIES in my Adult chair, make offer. 945-4156. one. apartment. Stove and Foster Care Home. 945-3747 (tfn) Mr. & M rs. Harry Johnson 0675, Aarontek Job Service. (7-28) refrigerator furnished. No WANTED: WATKINS PRODUCTS: Call pets, no children, no G.A. My sincere thanks to Drs. HELP Shirley Norris, Hickory SERVICES Available Aug. 1. $225 a Wildern and Schinner, the Automotive machinist, experienced. Fee. Call Jim, Corners. 671-5535. Need month, utilities furnished. nurses and bides, physical 945-9078. after 5 p.m. therapy for their kindnesses 344-0675, Aarontek Job ‘PIANO TUNING, repairing.' extra income? Sell Watkins Service. rebuilding, refinishing. Products home, work. etc. and care during my stay at CASH FOR LAND CONTRA! IS Pennock Hospital and to the ADULT ACTIVITY Estimate*;. Two assistants ’tfn) for faster professional & Hl Al LSIAT1 LOANS staff at Mary Free Bed for PROGRAM SUPERVISOR: Full-time position in com­ service. Jo- Mix Piano Sales their care. A special thanks to our son munity mental health dav and Service. Call 945-9888. NEED GARAGE TO RENT: and wife. Bob and Doris treatment program. Ap­ (tfn) should Brogan, for their many trips plicant. - . . u -r , possess -------- AGRICULTURAL LIME­ ln-near Hastings. Must be and caring help, to Gertrude ®,nimal*y a bachelor degree secure, dry. For storage. 948STONE: Limestone and 8838, after 6 p.m. Gwinn for transporting me in, special education or marl delivered and spread. home from Grand Rapids rTated human service field ■MOBILE HOMES Phone Darrell Hamilton, and to our relatives and with W1U? experience in working USED CARS friends for the cards, flowers developmentally Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) and TRUCKS BASKET: MOBILE, modular, and „.. w visits ,I1>1U, while WU11C m me disabled. and in the Responsibilities MENDING ______ _______ include client assessment, Household and clothing double wide home sites, hospital and since my return 1983 FORD TRUCKS: Great approx, one-third acre, home. *------ ____________" record keeping, staff alternations, new zippers & selection, all clearance located between Hastings We truly appreciate all development, program coat linings. Flexible hours, priced. Will beat your best . .. r- -o1 iCAlinc liuuii, and Middleville on M-37. everyone has done for us. implementation and agency experienced and reasonable. deal. Call us today, Harold -------------- .................................................................................. Terms available. 891-8457, May wvm Ziegler Ford, Lowell, Mich., « you. Iia I 1S0n Competitive Phone 945-9712. (tfn) God bless each of you. Caledonia or 698-7490, 897-8431. Open Saturdays. (7Warren Brogan s™* and fnn«e Package. REFIN­ 21) Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, ~WFwould like to thank the ConV^nta!10 HelnX FURNITURE ISHING & REPAIR: Free (tfn) people of Hastings for the SeXi^s 1005 w c™ 1983 FORD TRUCKS: -----------.’-----------W‘--Green St- r!ima!es;. p.ick„ “p and Harold Ziegler Ford is your PARK ESTATE: 14 x70’, two help we received when our •• •• Hastings. MI 4905B. No phone deIlvery- Mark Heidt, 795- Ford truck headquarters bedrooms, expando, $9,000, house burned. calls. E.O.E.-------------------------- 3850, Middleville. (8-11) camper specials. 4x4s, reduced. 948-9073, 374-7786. Mr. & Mrs. John Fairchild diesels. We know price sells (7-28) "i wish to thank the~3octors WANTED: ElecPETS trucks. Call us today, Harold and nurses in the emergency CalUim Ziegler Ford, 897-8431. Open room and Dr. Allen Dr Si'^'J 4441 ® 75 ' AaroI " tk MEETINGS 1 FOR SALE: Beagle puppies, Saturdays. (7-21) Schirmer, Dr. McKelvey and ,, ,1 , „ _____________ - ----------------- $25 each; Walker blue tick Middleville AA meetings, at__________ • ... HF. I P WAM'TE'vx. WANTED: coon dog, started, $100; 1981 CUTLASS SUPREME the nurses in Intensive Care HELP Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. marine, female beagle. Phone 948- DIESEL: Excellent shape, Unit — also to nurses in 3 Mechanics Augustine Church. Phone 33,000 miles, loaded, $6,800. West for their excellent care automotive, industrial 8385. 795-9829. (tfn) machinery. Fee. Call Jim, while I was hospitalized. PET BIRD BREEDERS: 374-7202, LakeOcessa. (7-21) Also the Moose Lodge No. 344-0675, Aarontek Job Make your hobby pay. Retail 1983 NEW FORD F-150 4x4s: 626 for their card and Service. top of the line bird feed and Payments as low as $186.47 fruitbasket — also a thank HELP WANTED: Telephone pet products. Let us show per month. Now at Harold CHRISTMAS IN JULY at you to my relatives, friends sales. Office experience a you how. Box 2566, Grand Ziegler Ford. Lowell, Mich., Engelwood Campground, and neihtnrs for their cards, plus. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Rapids, MI 49501. phone 897-8431. Open July 22, 23. 24. Christmas visitations and concern for Aarontek Job Service. Saturdays. (7-21) Craii Show, July 23, 10 a.m. me at the hospital and since HELP WANTED: Waiters, 1983 FORD THUNto 4 p.m., rain or snow. I’m returned home. waitresses, cooks and dish­ DERBIRD: Large selection, Phone 795-9729. A special "thanks" to each washer. Fee. Call Jim, 344- RED RASPBERRIES low payments, clearance of you. 0675, Aarontek Job Service. COMING SOON: 945-5390. (7- priced We know price sells Cards of Thanks 21) Gerald Sinclair cars, get ours before you WANTED: Someone to stay We wish to thank our buy. Harold Ziegler Ford. with elderly gentleman. Do HOUSEHOLD relatives, friends and neigh­ Help Wanted Lowell, Mich., phone 897cooking and light house bors for the many acts of „ work. Preferably live-in. FOR SALE: Very old but 8431, Open Saturdays. (7-21) kindness and sympathy X2£L.DRIVnR POSIT10N Call MS-2165 or M5-5514 after newly reqjholstered mat­ 1966 RAMBLER: Front shown us during the illness OPENING: Part-time work 4 p.m. ching sofa and chair, $750. damaged; 1972 Dodge and death of our dear wife transporting clients to and —-_ '__________________ Lake Odessa, 374-7394. Swinger, engine bad. Best and mother, Arloa Baxter. from adult day treatment FASHIONS DIRECT SALES offer. 795-3787,6482 W. Irving FOR SALE: Large upright We also thank all those program. Requirements: WOMEN NEEDED: freezer, good shape, $140. Rd., Hastings. who contributed to the Heart good driving record, valid Working with ladies’ Call 852-9390, Nashville. FOR SALE: 1976 Chev Fund, Cancer Society, and chauffeur's license. Send fashions. No investment Caprice wagon, loaded, new Putnam Public Library in letter of interest to: Barry needed. Full- or part-time. tires, excellent running her memory. MISCELLANEOUS County Mental Health Extra bonus with past direct condition, great second car, Clifton Baxter Services, 1005 W. Green St., sales experience. Must have was $1,200, now $1,000 or best and children, Hastings, MI 49058. No phone own car phone. Call 945- FOR SALE: 15” Western offer. Call 948-2870 after 5 David, Connie, calls. EOE. buck stitched saddle with 3056. Steven & Rodney pad, $125. 623-2280, Delton. p.m. House For Sale 1971 FORD 4-DK. SEDAN. $150. 945-2343. See at 935 N. Taffee Dr.. Hastings. FOR SALE: 1975 Lincoln Towne Car, 4-dr., fully equipped, 58,000 miles. 6238487. Delton. EVENTS PRODUCE by Leo Hine As he played behind the big red chair, the kitten grabbed at Grandma’s hair. When Grandma reached to ptsh him away, he just relied over and continued to play. MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE: 1982 Honda 750 V-45 Sabre, under 3,000 miles, excellent condition. Phone 945-5438. He tipped her basket full of yarn. Grandma scowled and just said, "Darn". Grandma slapped out and yelled "Scat cat”, as he jumped back into her yarn basket. FARM EQUIPMENT Foster Care ' WANTED Grandma's Cat (This is a continuing series featuring the writing of members of a local creative writing class held at Hidden Valley in con­ junction with the Hastings Adult Education program. The class is taught by Karen Kimball.) FARM TRACTOR, combine and equipment parts - new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company. U.S. 131 at Wayland. Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666; also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 374-8801. When the cat was finished and laid down to rest. Grandma sighed at the great big mess. As she picked up her yarn and put it sway, Grandma just smiled and said, "What a busy day.” The Alarming Meal About the Author BOATS FOR SALE: 16 ft boat and trailer. 623-8487, Delton. THIS COULD BE YOUR AD Can... by Leo Hine I have had many embarrassing moments in my life; however, one of the most em­ barrassing I can recall is the time I opened a fire door at Elias Big Boy Restaurant in Hastings, Michigan. I had just begun to eat my dinner when I realized I had left my car lights on. We were seated near the rear door of the restaurant; I got up in a hurry and opened tne rear door without reading the sign that said, "Fire Door, Keep Closed”. Instantly the fire alarm began to ring out in a loud, piercing sound. I stopped momentarily in my tracks. I could bear the sound of silverware falling to the tables, to the plate*, and even some to the floor. I hurriedly proceeded to my car. Sitting in the car I thought I should stay there until my wife and children were finished. However, after some debate with my fears, I decided to go back inside. Once inside I began to walk really fast down the aisle. It seemed like the walk took forever. 7 could almost hear everyone thinking, "What a dummy, stupid move, what a jerk". My face felt hot and I was sure it was red from embarrassment. After I sat down, it was five minutes before I spoke. I asked my wife, “What happened?” She said, "You opened the fire door and set off an alarm.” I didn’t even look around; I was so embarrassed. When I stepped up to the cash register, the cashier smiled so sweet and said with almost a laugh, "Have a nice evening.” I smiled back and said, "I'm sorry about the alarm." She just nodded and smiled. It was three months before I went back to the restaurant to eat. Leo Hine is an accomplished musician and a creative songwriter. Humor and gentle sensitivity prevail in his writing. He has published "She Was Eleven", one of his many songs, and his poetry appears In "The World’s Greatest Contemporary Poets”. Leo has been second place vocalist at Ver­ montville's Maple Syrup Festival in I960 and again in 1983. He plans to further his learning on a Kellogg Community College scholarship next year. 616-948-8051 Baby No-Name DIRECTOR OF NURSING We seek a career orient­ ed Registered Nurse with proven organizational tmd leadership skills to direct our overall Nurs­ ing program. This posi­ tion presents a fine op­ portunity to develop both your professional and management potential in a fine 120 bed skilled Nursing Home. For immediate consideration, forward a letter or resume in con­ fidence or phone for interview appointment: James Wylie ADMINISTRATOR Ionia Manor 814 E. Lincoln Avenue Ionia, Michigan 48846 (616)527-0080 by Leo Hine Oh, she was just a little baby, they found her on the porch. She was wrapped ig> in a blanket gentle, so scared and so hungry and cold. They took the baby to the doctor, so weak she couldn’t breathe. And the doctor ditto’t give her much hope, She laid there and died in her sleep. Baby no-hame is what they called her, when they laid her in the grave. Baby no-name is what they called her, cause nobody knew the baby’s name. They put her in a casket gentle, laid flowers all around. While they stood and said a lovely prayer, before they put her in the ground. She didn’t have a lonely funeral, cause many people came. But she never had the proper loven, She died without her mom and a name. Hastings man completes program Baby no-name is what they called her, When they laid her in the grave. Baby no-name is what they called her, cause nobody knew the baby’s name. Northwestern Auto Diesel College, located in Lima, Ohio, announced that Bob E Ellsworth, 3215 West State Road, Hastings’ graduated June 24, with a diploma in the Auto Diesel Technician program. Ellsworth was named to the director's list and had perfect attendance while attending Northwestern. He is the son of Frank and Mae Ellsworth SERVICE DIRECTORY INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health • Farm Group Health • Business Retirement • Mobile Home Life Personal Belongings Home Rental Property Auto Motorcycle ELECTRICAL Electric Motor Repair — Most motors repaired in one day — Furnace Motor and Water Pumps Our Specialty JIM, JOHN, DAVE...at 945-3412 LAUNDRY a DRY CLEANING "f«*y CeBpterint for letter Senice" % Sim 533 W. State St. Hastings, Mich. FREE SERVICES (616) 946-9652 “ EA SA 1" 5c'’- (61C)«91-S24S "Quality Dny Cleaning for over 39 year*" a iooasiioTKjia_rwi««n7«> WARDS APPLIANCES AND CATALOG SALES All items in store for sole to take home. 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Green St., Hastings lOtlS: Mon.-Frl. 7 o.m. fo9 p.m.: Sal. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Contact: J-Ad Graphics (616) 945-9554 In Hastings �I 1 The Hostings Banner— Thrusdoy, July 21. 1983. Page 12 Barry County Free Fair winds down this weekend The Barry County Free Fair will be winding down this weekend, but the fair may have saved the best for last. Highlighting the fair this weekend will be Buy the Hastings Banner Ph. 948-8951 fora subscription Friday's Death Riders Motorcycle Thrill Show and Saturday’s double showing of the Royal Hanneford Circus. In Hastings, The Death Riders will per. form their thrill show in front of the fairgrounds with admission priced at $4 for adults. Children under five years old are free. The Death Riders have performed at 120 fairs in the last two years in addition to many colleges They have also performed on several television shows and have had two movies made of them. The Royal Hanneford Circus will peform Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Barry County Fair. Admission is $2.50 per person. The circus features clowns, elephants, per­ forming animals and bareback horse riding. Hamess racing will also be held at the fairgrounds at 1:30 on Friday. Admission is $2. Senior citizens are free along with children under five-years old. The Barry County Free Fair, however isn’t the only attraction to the area this weekend. ______ >=< County Seat EVENING SPECIALS: (SERVED AFTER 4:00 P.M.) Monday .... B-B-Q SPARE RIBS Tuesday ...MEXICAN NIGHT (Different Every Week) Wednesday. Surprise! Reserve Your Seats TODAY to see ’n hear the famous Box Car Willie of the Calhoun County Fair in Marshall THURSDAY, August 18th Tw» Fsrfwwmcsi • 8:30 and M0 p.m. Also Accepting Reservations for the... Chicago Knockers MUD WRESTLING on FRIDAY NIGHT THURSDAY.. CHICKEN HHDAY......... 16 01. PORTERHOUSE STEM SATURDAY.. SHRIMP (Boiled ia Beer) DIFFERENT LUNCH SPECIALS SmU Etttydq - MORNT tin FRIMT Your Host £ Hostess ... Gary and Carla Rlzor WELCOME YOU 11 :Watich foroerGRAND OPENING -Julyiotti Kitchen opens it 11 a.m. Servin* til 10 p.m. Monday ttni Ttersday, til 12 Midnldit Friday 1 Saturday. Call the Fair Office for Resentatioas (616} 781-8161 In Marshall 12S S. Nfftnau, Open Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. AMERICAN In Caledonia, for instance, the first annual • Sidewalk Sale " will be held. Twenty-five merchants be participate in the days will are set for July 21-23. Shoppers will find a variety of bargain-priced merchandise in businesses downtown, on Cherry Valley and at the new Caledonia Village Center. Hayrides will be offered along with lunch specials. Nashville will be the site of the Nashville VFW 8260 dance on Saturday. Music will be supplied by “Blind Ambition’ — which plays country, soft rock and versatile. The dance begins at 9:30 and lasts until 1:30 a.m. Food will be available. Hastings will be the site of another dance, this one at the Moose Lodge on Saturday night. Music is by "Jaguar." tn Woodland, a ham dinner will be held at the Woodland Village Park from 4:3O-7<» p.m. Adult admission is M and children *2 Rosier Players will bring tent show to Turkeyville, Tuesday The Rosier Players, the only remaining tent rep theater in America, will be coming to the Marshall area for five nights. Sponsored by Cornwell’s Turkey House, the Rosier Players will perform a different show each night The show will be opening on Tuesday, July 26 with presentations nightly through Saturday, July 30. Each show will feature a blend of old time drama, vaudeville skits, musical numbers by the Rosier Concert Band, dance routines and sing-a-longs. The tent will be set up at the Cornwell Turkey House. Individual ticket prices are $3 for adults, $1 for children, and babes in arms free. The Rosier Players, formerly the Hen­ derson Stock Company, present the old time shows exactly as they were written and performed at the turn of the century. In­ cluded in the shows are many costumes are props which are more than 100 yean old. Even more impressive, however, is the overall fun and excitement which the audiences of today experience. From en­ thusiastic sing-a-longs to total involvement in the simple, yet enchanting three act plays, tent rep theater is as exciting and as en­ joyable today as it was when there was no television or film for entertainment. The 1983 summer tour of the Rosier Player marks their 85th year of continuous per­ formances, making it the longest running tent rep show in America. The shows do not just represent old time tent rep theater, but are old time tent rep theater. For history or for fun, the Rosier Players offer a chance to experience something no longer seen but which once was the most popular form of entertainment in America. This year’s shows include "The Comeback,” "Boss of the Circle L," “The Brat," “The Kentucky Throughbred," and "The Rosier Players Spectacular." Seeing the show will not only provide you with an opportunity to experience an authentic part of America's past, but also to simply enjoy an evening of family fun and entertainment. Delton traveler to relate experiences Nellie Hanneford and the rest of the Hannefords are famous bareback riders. The circus will have two shows on Saturday, one at 2 p.m. and the other at 8 p.m. KEYBOARD WORLD 3815 So. Division, Grand Rapids, Michigan Coming to^astlvigs BARRY COUNTY FAIR • July 17 to 23 • SAVE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS ...on Major Brand Names Such As: WURUTZER, CONN, GULBRANSEN FUN and ENJOYMENT for the ENTIRE FAMILY! Mike Smith of Delton, will be guest speaker on July 24,1983 at 11 a.m. and share traveling experiences of 2,000 miles with horse drawn wagon home spreading the Gospel of Lord Jesus Christ at: Voice of Revival Church, M-43 N. Carlton Center. SATURDAY 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. SUNDAY Noon to4 p.m. WBCH ...Stereo 100 FM NEW ORGANS WITH: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Yr Got a hot tip? Give us a call. The Hastings Banner 948-8051 Machine Repairer Area auto parts manufacturer seeking a Jour­ neyman machine repairer. Applicants must be previously qualified. Salary commensurate with UAW contract. Complete fringe package and ad­ vancement opportunities. Send resume or apply to: Personnel Department, Hastings Manufac­ turing Company, Hastings. Ml. 49058. — An Equol Opportunity Employer — Production Supervisor Degreed individual with previous experience in production supervision and manufacturing processes desired. Salary commensurate with experience. Complete fringe package and ad­ vancement opportunities. Submit resume or aPPly to: Personnel Department. Hastings Manu­ facturing Company, Hastings, Ml. 49058. k — An Equal Opportunity Employer — STARTING FROM $995°° One finger chords 2 Full keyboards Automatic drummer Sustain Piano Walking bass Computorized background effects ★ Free delivery ★ Free lessons NO MONEY DOWN! LOW INTEREST TO QUALIFIED BUYERS! Come and See Us at... COMMUNITY BUILDING HASTINGS FAIRGROUNDS -------------- o-------------- tKeyboa/td'Ql/o/tM Phone (616)243-1211 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-07-28.pdf 0a893d9d097aa4a8aea5531238f5fd42 PDF Text Text July 28, 1983 News-Wrap: Two proposals approved for Hastings millage ballot Hastings Zoning Appeals Board meets Aug. 16 The Hastings Zoning Board of Ap' peals will meet on Tuesday, August 16, at 7:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers. The meeting is to consider the ap­ plications for variance for James Brown to erect a 20 x 24 ft. roof over loading area located at 117 W. State St. The rear yard does not conform to the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.142. The board wiil also consider the application of Joseph T. Zurad, Jr., to erect a house on Benson St, Lot 30, Hardendorffs Addition. Minimum width at the front building setback line shall be 66 ft. according to ordinani «s. Said lot does not conform to the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.193. In addition, the agenda will consider the application of Michael Hawthorne to repair the existing dwelling at 217 W. Blair St. This does not conform to the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.686. Man held for shotgun assault on mother, brother A 19-year-cld Delton man is being held in lieu of 820,000 bond on two courts of assault with intent to commit murder, after he allegedly threatened his mother and brother with a shotgun Tuesday night. Richard Ritchie, 6700 Rose Rd., Delton, has demanded exam on charges that he assaulted hk mother, Penny Ritchie, 39, and his 14-year-old brother, Sam, both of the same address. The exam is scheduled for Aug. 1. Ritchie was arrested Tuesday night by Barry County Sheriff deputies after be allegedly fired shots outside his home, threatening the family mem­ bers. There were no injuries reported. Barry County Sheriff Cpl. Gerald Leudecking said Ritchie was having “a family problem’*, and tried to physically assault his mother. Leudecking said Richard’s brother stepped in to protect his mother, and **a shoving match ensued.” Leudecking said that Richard then grabbed a shotgun from a bedroom, and threatened his mother and brother with the weapon. The two then fled to the barn, where they called sheriff deputies. While his mother and brother were in the barn, Richard allegedly fired ‘‘four to six shots”, said Leudecking, although he said it is not known where be fired the shots. He did say that at one point, Richard was pointing the weapon at the barn. Richard was arrested a short time later at his girlfriend’s house, located east of the Rose Rd. home, said Leudecking. Wednesday fire claims bam on E State Road Flames devoured a barn located on E. State Rd. Wecfciesday afternoon. Units from Hastings and Nashville responded to the 11:30 a.m. alarm at the Don Louden residence, 3920 E. State Rd. The structure was fully involved by the time firefighter arrived. Cause of the blaze is under in­ vestigation. No dollar amount of the damage is available Man dies after car-ped mishap near fairgrounds -A 25-year-o|d Hastings man who was struck by a car while crossing W. State St in front of the fairgrounds Friday night died Sunday in Grand Rapids’ Butterworth Hospital. Robert Hughes, 822^ W. Green St, died of what police described as “massive head injuries” sirffered when he was struck by a car driven by Scott Bever, 20, 1366 Brogan Rd., at ap­ proximately 10:58 p.m. Police said Sever s vehicle was eastbound on W. State St, near the northest comer of the Community Building, when Hughes started into the street Hughes was taken to Pennock Hospital, then transferred to But­ terworth Hospital m hours later, where he died at approximately 2 p.m. Sunday. It was his 26th birthday. Police said the accident is under investigation. Sidewalk Sale set for this weekend Downtown Hastings merchants will be holding their annual Sidewalk Sale, this weekend. Sale hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, and 8 am. to 5:30 p.m.. Saturday. The sale is sponsored by the Retail Division of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. The chamber will be selling hot dogs and Coca-Cola from a booth at the corner of State and Jef­ ferson streets, both days, to raise funds for chamber projects. A hot dog and Coke will sell for $1.25. Barb Woltjer takes core of her book work at McDonald's while talking to a customer on the phone. The 24-year old, 1977 Hastings High School grad is cur­ rently waiting for a second kidney transplant. Barb says witing can be quite an ordeal. Hastings girl seeks second kidney donor by Steve Vedder Those people who constantly feel com­ pelled to complain about their lives may be able to learn something from Barb Woltjer. The 24-year old Hastings woman is currently on Borgess Hospital’s kidney donner Ikt. She received her first kidney transplant 13 months ago, but it failed. All she can do now is wait for her second chance at finding an acceptable kidney. Barb, assistant manager at McDonald's in Hastings, took a break from her job to talk about what a she endures as she waits for a kidney. She spoke calmly of all the phrases and lingo a doctor might use in explaining what her body is going through in this situation. The way she handled herself left one im­ pressed observer thinking Barb might even have studied medicine at one time. “It’s taken me quite a few years to un­ derstand it all," smiles Barb, a small girl with pretty brown eyes and light hair. She talks candidly of spending five hours per day, three days a week on the dialysk machine at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. She describes herself as a “strong-minded, strong-willed” individual, but admits the machine has taken it’s toll on her. by Norma Peterson Hastings school district voters will face two millage proposals on the Sept. 12 special election ballot. The first, a four year proposal for 2.4305 mills, will generate 8523,408.17; and the second, 2.6728 milk for four years, will generate $461,480.37. The first proposal is designed to restore and create new programs and the second proposal will reduce student-teacher ratios to 25:1. The board of eduction adopted the ballot design on a 7-0 vote, Monday, at a meeting with approximately 30 citizens attending. Programs and activities to be supported by the first proposal include: 1. Library services (head librarian for the school system; materials and supplies for the junior high, senior high and elementary school libraries. 2. Counseling services (two counselors for the high school; one counselor for the junior high school). 3. Special education instruction (teacher for the emotionally impaired and learning disabled students at the high school). 4. Computer li'eracy program (teacher and equipment for the junior high school; staff development and equipment for the elementary schook). .5. Art instruction (teacher and supplies for the junior high school). 6. Instrumental music instruction (teacher to work .with students at the later elementary and secondary levek). 7. Remedial reading instruction (teacher for students with reading difficulties in the later elementary grades, 4,5, and 6). 8. Vocal music instuction (teacher for students in the later elementary grades). 9. Perceptual training instruction (physical education teacher for students in the early elementary grades). The Hastings 10. Co-curricular activities (only athletic activities currently supported by fundraising efforts; sixth grade outdoor education­ camping program, high school yearbook: high school drama i. Those athletic programs currently sup­ ported by fundraising efforts and to be restored by the passage of this millage are: Varsity football, junior varsity football, girls varsity basketball, girls junior varsity basketball, girk tennis, boys golf, cross country, junior high girk basketball, boys varsity basketball, boys junior varsity basketball, girk varsity volleyball, girls junior varsity volleyball, varsity wrestling, junior high boys basketball, junior high wrestling, high school girk track, high school boys track, varsity softball, junior varsity softball, varsity baseball, junior varsity baseball, high school girk golf, high school boys tennis, junior high boys track, junior high girk track, cheerleading and junior high cheerleading. 11. School bus replacement (three buses per year — partially offset by state reim­ bursement over a 10 year period). 12. Building and site maintenance and restoration projects (projects such as glass block window replacement at the elementary schook and roof repairs — completed in phases from 1984-1986). The first proposal on the ballot will also state that: “The programs, projects and activities Ikted above are ones which the board of education intends to support with this millage over the next four years unless changing financial conditions and-or program needs assessments and long-range planning indicate that the allocation of financial resources needs to be re­ evaluated.” The second proposition is for 2.6728 mills for four years beginning with the 1963-84 Continued on page 12 r Headlines this week: • New water rates will hike home bills...Page 1 • Answers given to millage questions...Page 12 • County officials get salary hikes...Page 2 Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Volume 128, No. 30 school year and ending with the 1986-87 school year. Funds generated by thk millage will be used exclusively to reduce student­ teacher class size ratios to 25 to 1 starling with the second semester of the 1963-84 school year. The board's contract with the Hastings Education Association required that the board include a proposal on the ballot for reduction of class sizes to 25 to 1 on all grade levels if a millage increase was sought. Each mill which the district levies up to 30 milk will bring in $215,350 combined state and local revenues. Because of the state aid formula, each mill levied above 30 milk will Hastings, Michigan Price 20c Thursday, July 28,1983 City Council hears... Hastings homeowners to bear brunt of water rate increase The city’s residential customers will shoulder the brunt of a proposed water rate increase, the Hastings City Council heard Monday night. Carl Maison, of Williams and Works, a G; nd Rapids consulting firm, said that residential customers will bear most of the “Some days are difficult,” she says. initial increase, but that larger users, such “Some days I just don’t feel good. The as industries, will bear the brunt of any machine drains you, but you get used to it” future increases. Barb says her mother was going to donate The rate increase comes as part of a major her kidney to Brenda, but the doctors found revamping of the way Hastings bilk for that the mixture of blood celk wouldn't be waler and sewer services. compatible. Barb now has no idea of when Maison says the proposal will simplify she can expect to find a suitable kidney. future rate increases. “Itcould be today, tomorrow, next week or “There will be no monkey business about two years,” says Barb, who has been waiting figuring out how much water k going to be five months for a kidney. “You never know.” given away under the minimum It k thk waiting that might be the hardest charges...you’ve got one commodity block part of Barb’s situation. She admits she now,” said Maison. doesn't wait all that well. Williams and Works designed five rate “It’s hard. I get impatient I guess,” she plans for the city to consider. The firm says. “The first time they (the hospital) calls recommended one of the five as being most you (for a kidney), you aren’t prepared. workable, a plan calling for the elimination You’re only dealing with a matter of hours of minimum usage fees. here.” Maison said the new rates follow Even if she did find a kidney, such an ’ guidelines set by the American Water Works organ would only be expected to last in Association. Barb's body for five years. She isn't ex­ Maison called the recommended rate “A pecting too much from a second kidney. departure from what you have today, and “No, I’m not,” she says. “The first one, I one we feel is much better. was confident, but the secund one. I'm “It's much simpler, it doesn’t have the free having negative feelings towards. I was sure water service allowed within each of the the first one would work, and it did for a commodity blocks. It recommends the while." minimum meter charges that comply with Barb says she makes an attempt to do anything she likes. She doesn't want her problem to slow her down. Never-the-less, it does have an effect. “Right now I’m in pretty good shape. I'm probably not as strong as other people, but Laurie Smith of Hastings, who was in an Tm okay," she says. accident on May 22 that left both of her legs “If I had the time I’d do anything." in casts, was aided by a number of local Al Jarvis, the owner of the Hastings Mc­ agencies at the Barry County Free Fair. Donald's, says Barb has found the time to be Smith’s mother, Loretta, reported that a valuable asset to his business. Laurie had never missed a Demolition Derby “She has performed her job very well,” he at the fair and despite her problems, this says. “Considering the circumstances she year was to be no exception. Loretta said does a super job." that the Barry County Fair Board allowed The Kidney Foundation has paid the vast Laurie to view the derby from the sidelines in majority of Barb's medical expenses. Even her wheel chair next to the fire department so, the McDonald's “crew" has organized a garage sale and an August 6 car wash and trucks. A van was borrowed from David Wren of maybe even a future rock-a-thon to help Wren Funeral Home to transport her, then raise money to help with any unpaid bills. she was assisted by members of the Hastings Jarvis says the other employees will do and Nashville Fire Departments, the Barry their best to help Barb. County Sheriff's Department and the “If we can do something for Barb we'll do Hastings Police Department. it,’ he says. "They showed many kindnesses to her," Barb, however, isn't complaining. She’s doing quite well on her own. thank you. Loretta said. Accident victim aided at fair what the AWWA sets as the standard. It eliminates the three commodity blocks...so you don’t have a decreasing rate as you use more water. You have one block rate, one single rate,” said Maison. “Thk is the direction many communities are going,” he said. Maison called the recommended structure “more understandable.” “There will be one single rate for everybody. No minumum allowance. A person pays his minimal charge, and as soon as he turns on the faucet he stark paying for whatever he uses.’’ “The effect of thk rate k that it will all fall on the residential user...If you adopt thk rate, you will have a single commodity rate,” said Makon. Maison said the proposed rate change “Also eliminates the practice of using winter water flow to establish the sewer charge, ” which was done to make sure water used for lawn sprinkling was not figured into the sewer cost. The city presently charges most residential customers $9.20 for first 1,000 cubic feet of water, and each 1,000 thereafter up to 10,000 cubic feet. (There are 7’6 gallons per cubic foot.) Sewer rates are based on the amount of water used, with a charge of $13.30 first 1,000 cubic feet, and tor each 1,000 cubic feet thereafter. Under the new proposal, residential customers with and %-inch meters will be charged an initial rate of $10 for sewer, and $5 for water. The customer then pays for what he uses at a rate of $8 per 1,000 cubic feet of water, and $11.50 cubic foot for sewer. The purpose of the water rate rescheduling k to build up improvement and extension fund o' $120,000 per year, said Makon. The city currently has a balance of $120,000 in its I&E fund, but that total, it was noted Monday night, will fall to $60,000 by the end of the year. The report noted that $120,000 is the ap­ proximate cost for replacing eight blocks of old water main, and two blocks of sewer extension. The report from Williams and Works outlined five possible rate structures: — Under proposal number one, a higher proportion of the additional revenue would be generated from the residential class —Under provisions of th? second proposal, the additional revenue would be spread evenly over all customer classes — The third proposal calk for a higher proportion of the additional revenue to be generated from the industrial class and large commercial customers — A fourth proposal would spread ad­ ditional revenue evenly over all customer clas«es, with a slightly higher increase for each consecutively larger user — The fifth proposal, recommended by Williams and Works, will generate a higher proportion of the additional revenues from the average user, and is a “simpler rate structure that can be easily adjusted in the future. Continued on page 6 Council condemns house on W. Blair St. The Hastings City Council Monday night paved the way for the razing of an unoc­ cupied dwelling located at 217 W. Blair St., five years after the house had been con­ demned. The owner,- Mike Hawthorne, 221 E. Green St., has appealed the decision, and will ap­ pear before the city’s Board of Appeals Aug. 16. The council issued an order to demolish the house at its May 17 meeting. Monday night’s vote “confirmed the demolition order", says Mike Payne, city building inspector. Should the housing board turn down Hawthorne’s appeal, the owner may still take the city to circuit court. The house was originally condemned in 1978 for numerous building code violations, says Payne. He adds that the city’s building code states that a structure condemned for over six months "shall be demolished.” Payne has no explanation why it has taken the city so long to move on the condemnation, explaining that he was not the building in­ spector in 1978. Hawthorne argues that the house was originally condemned for occupancy, and that since the home has not been occupied in Continued on page 7 The Hastings City Council Monday night confirmed the demolition order of a home located at 217 W. Blair Street. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 28, 1983 — Page 2 County elected, appointed officials receive salary hikes Salary hikes were approved by the Barry County Board of Commissioners for both elected and appointed county officials. The six elected officials were given seven percent pay increases and the eight ap­ pointed department heads were granted six percent increases. Both agreements are for one year and are retroactive to May 30. The discrepency of the figures, said Commissioner Carolyn Coleman, was caused by a previous agreement made with elected officials. “A couple years ago the old board had to set salaries for elected officals by Oct. 1 (as required by law),” said Coleman. “The board gave them a certain percentage because they had to settle and later contracts were settled at a higher figure. This was the way of making that up to them.” Under the now agreement the clerk will make $21,804 this year, the 1982 figure being $20,956; the treasurer will make $21,331, the 1982 figure being $20,503; the register of deeds will make $20,229. the 1982 figure being $19,444; the prosecutor will make $36,582, the 1982 figure being $35,162; the drain com­ missioner will make $18,819, the 1982 figure being $18,089; and the sheriff will make $25,877, the 1982 figure being $24,871. Appointed officials covered by the wage hike are the planning director, the Friend of the Court, the juvenile agent, the abstractor, the animal control director, the civil defense director, the equalization director, and the court administrator. In other business, the board readjusted it’s 1983 budget to reflect an additional 3156,584 in revenues, above the $4,173,674 that was projected at the year’s start. While doing that, the board also added and subtracted from certain budget line items to more accurately reflect current budgetary needs. Specifically, additions were made to the board’s expenses, $4030; the circuit court, $36,700 (additional fees collected); the prosecutor, $3825 (clerical positions); the treasurer. $3825 (clerical positions); the building fund, $75,000 (which has already included purchases of four new vehicles); the Dept, of Public Works, $10,000; and the airport fund, $1500. Also the health department, $18,000; the medical examiner, $3000; the park, $5500; the contingency fund, $100,424; insurance and bonds, $3000; and FICA, $5000. Subtractions were made from miscellaneous, $6000; the jail fund, $9000; child care and welfare, $4000; social services administration, $8000; contingency litigation, $25,000; and other fringe benefits, $7488. Hickory Comers man seeks compensation for destroyed dog A Hickory Corners man has asked for $800 and attorney fees, plus an apology from animal control supervisor Richard Engel, as compensation for that agency destroying his dog prior to the required four-day waiting period. Richard Daly, through his attorney, has asked the Barry Cmnty Board of Com­ missioners to grant those two conditions and also to take •«w» to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future. Bernard Hammond, head of the board's central services committee, told the other commissioners that his group had met with Daly on July 12 (the same day Daly first appeared before the entire board) and at­ tempted to solve the situation. "We did not solve it,” Hammond noted. "Mr. Daly’s attorney later contacted us and we turned the complaint over to the prosecutor’s office. At Tuesday’s board of commission meeting, after hearing Daly’s three requests, along with a report from the assistant prosecutor, the board referred the matter back to the central ser/ices com­ mittee, instructing it to make a recom­ mendation on whether or not to accept the proposal. Commissioners James Gordon and Carolyn Coleman advised that course, ex­ plaining that they had not been fully in­ formed of the requests and would like more time to discuss and consider them. “This is my first impression (of the requests)," Gordon noted. Commissioner Rae Hoare, on the other hand, felt a decision was needed. Describing the situation as “deplorable”, Hoare also said she felt some steps should be taken to prevent it from happening again. "I certainly don’t want anyone from the county acting like this,” she added. Daly, when appearing at the earlier board meeting, had accused the animal control department of “doing less than professional work”. Daly informed the commissioners at that session his dog had been picked up on a Thursday, while he was on vacation and the dog was in a neighbor’s care, and was destroyed on a Friday. He added that at­ Banner OPINION... Michigan Youth Corps: Giving hope for tomorrow Despite some earlier grumblings that we heard about public jobs programs, the new Michigan Youth Corps appears to be a program that is working well. The best part, as we see it, is that the Youth Corps jobs are giving the experience and responsibility of working and hope for the future to some young people that might not have had the opportunity to work, otherwise. The best estimations of Kelly Roffman, press secretary for the corps, are that Barry County is receiving about $159,000 in job corps money. Among the local organizations benefitting are the Barry County Free Fair, the Hastings and Delton-Kellogg school systems, the Barry Soil and Water Conservation District, tiie Barry-Eaton Health Department, the Yankee Springs Recreation Area and Charlton Park. The money from the state is being used to complete work that might not have gotten done otherwise or is replacing money that would have had to be spent from local budgets to pay for the work. "Also I feel possibly that Mr. Engel has become too callous,” he added. "That's my gut feeling. I feel perhaps he should be transferred to a different position.” Hammond, who has sat down with both Daly and Engel, said the dog was being kept by a neighbor and got away. “The next morning a lady (from Hickory Comers) went to the post office and ti»e dog crawled into her car," Hammond said, ex­ plaining the sequence of events. “She said it was acting funny so she called animal control. On Friday the people at animal control said the dog appeared sick and was going into convulsions so it was destroyed. “Technically it should have been kept four days," Hammond noted. He noted as well that thi ee-to-four years ago dogs from that area (Hickory Corners) had a contagious disease which Engel thought this dog might have. “He (Engel) was concerned with the disease getting into the shelter and infecting other animals,” Hammond pointed out. The commissioner also added that there was another black dog at the pound which apparently caused confusion between the sh 'Iter personnel and those calling about this one. “The shelter people say nobody called and the neighbors said they did,” he said. "We think for future operations,” he said, "if a dog becomes sick, a vet should be brought in and give a diagnosis before it’s destroyed. Also they (the shelter) should have a telephone answering service that records who calls.” Four B & Es reported in the county weather to which they’ve been subjected. John Fehsenfeld of the Intermediate School District, administering 25 positions for the schools and Charlton Park, said There were four breaking-and-enterings reported to the Barry County Sheriff Department last week. many young people may not see the value of completing their educations, it gives them hope and the money necessary to plan for the future. In the final analysis, the cost of the Michigan Youth Corps is only a drop in the bucket of the total state budget, but tangible benefits are being reaped now and will be for many years to come. On Saturday evening Wesley Erwin, of 7250 Bivens Rd., Nasville, told investigating officers that his house was broken into while he and his family had been away. Several items of jewlery and silverware were taken. The day before the Nashville Co-operative discovered that its depot storage building had been broken into. Six bales of twine, valued at $105, were reported stolen. On July 18 or 19 the Kenneth L. Cichy residence, at 169 Cordes Rd., Delton, was broken into. Several items of jewlery were reported taken. —o — One final note on the Barry County Free Fair: The active participation of more than 700 4-H youn^ters demonstrates the overwhelming enthusiasm for the fair by the people of the county. In Tuesday’s Reminder, we published page after page of 4-H youths with their prize winning animals. Every project represented tender loving care and hours of hard work spent by that young person with the aid and support of his or her family. That's what makes the Free Fair the best show of the year. Good work! Banner Or.niatf la aha lnaa>a«at al Bany Camay Smca S»nd Form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 07V830) 1952 N. Broodway. P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by.. .J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 30— Thursday. July 28. 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County; SI 2 per year in adjoining counties: and *13.50 per year elsewhere. 'r°d7J T ,h? chief*P|U5 ° car 'oVm.rly used by the police detective. The new set of wheels retails for approximately $12,000. "He (Engel) said my neighbor was a liar when I talked to him,” Daly told the com­ missioners. "I was told by him to take it to you (the commissioners) or sue.” At Tuesday's meeting Daly thanked the board for the time it’s put into the matter. “I’m not unreasonable," Daly said in addressing the board. "AU I’m asking is for the money I had into the animal. Local officials that we were able to contact were delighted with the quality of work and the attitude of the employees. Bob Phillips at the Barry County Fair called them good workers. Joe Lukasiewicz at the Soil Conservation District said that they are working out “real well” and surprised him, considering the hot that unsolicited comments to him indicate that the money is being well spent. Bob Miller of the Hastings schools added that, so far, he has been very impressed. The Youth Corps program has one obvious benefit: A great deal of weed cutting, trimming, painting and general sprucing up is getting done that might not have gotten done.,Another benefit is that much of the money paid to the workers by the state is likely to be spent locally. The jobs program also can have a great positive effect on the young people in­ volved in that it teaches them the value of money, a positive attitude toward work and gives them an oppo< tunity to be associated with other people who are involved in public service careers. Beyond that, in this age of high unemployment when Mark Steinford Hastings City Police chief, stands next to his department's new tempts by his neighbor and then by himself to talk with the supervisor of the department, Richard Engel, were met with “in­ timidation". Also on July 18, Roger Whittemore, of 14593 Banfield Rd., Battle Creek, told officers he came homeat 3:20 p.m. from work and found a man in his home, stealing a small safe. The would-be thief fled from the residence without the safe. Write us a letter! New cable TV manager making headway with townships Fair board praised To the editors As a past member of the Barry County Agriculture Society I salute the current fair board which accepted the challenge of providing for this community and surrounding area a yearly tradition known as the Barry County Free Fair. They completed that task by utilizing expertise of those persons on the board as well as from other areas in a professional manner which is to be commended. One would have to search long and hard to find just cause to criticize the efforts displayed in presenting the 1983 edition. By keeping the primary goal in mind of providing a place for the youth to display their projects I fed the board completed it’s task. It would help to make all that volunteer time worth the effort if the citizens would give any person who assisted in putting on the 83’ fair a well deserved "Thank You.” Constructive criticism is helpful but first there is a need for praise of the positive ef­ forts completed. Thank you board members for your time and we look forward to seeing you once again in July 1984. by Ken Reibel Two months after after taking over the management of Charter TeleCommunications, John Forbes is starting to make headway in his efforts to bring cable television to Barry County. In the process, he is even winning nods of approval from some township supervisors, who have doubted the veracity of claims made by the cable service’s previous owners. “I think Charter had been in quasi-default in some areas, for whatever reasons, and it was a matter of going in a taking the wrath, as well as some accolades," says Forbes. Forbes was put on the hot seat in Nashville two weeks ago after telling the village trustees that he wanted to pull the firm’s business office out of town. Nashville trustees said that was in violation of what Charter’s previous owners had told them. Forbes said the office was "an ex­ travagance”, and if maintenance of it is required by the village, his company “probably will be back in a short while asking for a rate increase." Many townships have complained that Charter’s farmer owners had not lived up to timetables for the completion of stringing cables. "My personal main problem is that I have never known what commitments were made on behalf of the company,” says Forbes. “When I arrived here, there weren’t too many files available to me to read up on the proposals or the agreements that had been reached with the townships.” "I’ve been working on the premise that I have an obligation to the owners of the company and the constituents and the councils, to develop a system that provides a quality service at a reasonable rate,” says Forbes. “If I had to charge $30 a month in a small community, I would expect tremendous Continued on page 6 PUBLIC OPINION by Kan Reibel How much privacy for elected officials? Respectfully yours, Philip Cotant Hastings ■W Volunteers % "Y / Barry County Community Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • EDITOR'S NOTE: This column will be published on a regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking volunteers may make use of this space. Information should be made known to Norine Jacobs 948-3254 or Don Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services. MATERIAL DONATIONS CLOTHING for children and adults is needed Immediately along with pots. pons, dishes bedding ond any kind of small domestic items. Cell Dorothy Clements ot Community Action Agency between 8 to 12 and I to 5. Mon. thru Fri. at 945-5043. All donations will be used for Crisislntervenfion. LARGE GROCERY BAGS ore also needed by C.A.A. for use in distributing donations to needy families. You may Coll Dorothy Clements ot the above number or drop them off al Community Action Agency. 220 W. Court. Hostings. DRESSERS. BEDS, STOVES ond especiall REFRIGER­ ATORS ore needed now by the Volunteer Services of Barry County. All items ore needed to be in working condition. Coll Norine Jacobs at 948-3254 or Don Rewa ot 948-3259. Your donation will be used in Barry County and is tax deductable. The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages VOLUNTEERS letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. RUG LOOMERS are needed to loom o rag rug. All materials are stripped ond sewed together for your convenience. Col! Cindy Lieffers ot 948-8958. LADIES FOR WORKING WITH CHILDREN in the D.S.S. Children s Corner. Activities ore planned ond revolve around a them ol the month. Hours ore by your choosing. Call Pat Friddle ot 948-3251. PROJECT COORDINATOR needed immediately. Adminisfralive experience preferred, ability to work with other. Working hours Irom 6 to 6 hrs. per week. Contact Don Rewa ot Volunteer Services 948-3259. PARENT AIDES.. .training will begin Monday. August 1st lor new parent aides, if you are inter­ ested in working with families in stress, please coll Sonde Van Elst at 795-7502. Jeon Herbstreith Jim Moore • QUESTION • Two U.S. Congressmen were recently censured by their colleagues for past illicit relations with House pages. These incidents have raised questions of just how much of a public official's life is upen to the press and public for inspection. Do you feel there is too much intrusion into the private lives of publicly elected officials by the media and the general public? Duane Bass, Hastings: "They're going to have to lose some privacy to pay the price of being a public official. Everybody’s going to know them. It’s something they’re going to have to give up to be a public official. 1 suppose some of us carry it too far, but the majority of us don’t.” Frances MacKenzie. Hastings: "If I was in public office I would like to be not in the public eye all the time.. Maybe they should be brought into the public eye.” Kevin Wilson. Hastings: “I think that the public should be aware of that. I think that the public has the right to know what is going on with Congressmen, and the White House and wherever it liappens." Carol Tilley. Hastings: "If they're Lorri Etts Ernie Bateman representing us it’s our business. If we elect people who poll our opinions, then we have the right to know about them. I think they left their privacy behind when they took public office.” Jean Herbstreith, Hastings "If it has anything to do at all with their elected job, then it should be the people’s business.” Jim Moore. Hastings: "Absolutely not. When they’re playing hanky panky and all that stuff, they should be checked out, and let the whole thing hand out. "There’s a lot of the media digging in too deep into their other private life, that I don’t agree with. But what you’re talking about, there's not enough...Dig deeper.” Lorri Etts, Hastings: "No I don't think .here really is because it would be like someone prying into my own personal life, which is no one else’s business but my own. I figure what they do on their own time should be no one else’s concern." Ernie Bateman, Hastings: “Yes, I kind of think maybe it is. We expect responsible people to run our government, people we can depend on and people we can trust...We need dependable, responsible people in our government." �The Hostings Bonner — Thursdoy. July 28. 1983 — Page 3 what’s cookin’ ew& by Elaine Gilbert ______ This week, featuring... Linda J. Ritter Leon Youngs observe golden anniversary Kenyon-Haines engagement announced Courtney-Ward engagement announced Saturday, July 11 at 4 p.m.-250 guest at­ tended the wedding uniting Michelle Kenyon and Brent Haines at Doster Reformed Church in Doster. Rev. John Padgett of­ ficiated the double ring ceremony. Parents of the couple are Mr and Mrs. Amol Kenyon and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Haines both of Delton. Maid of honor was Linda Quinn of Delton. Bridesmaids were Fran Haines and Denise Christie, also of Delton. Best man was Tim Earl of Battle Creek. Groomsman was Ken Haines, brother of the groom. Ushers were Rick Haines, another brother of the groom and Wally Barbee of Hastings. Guests were registered by Ruth Broadhurst and organ music was provided by Brenda Short. A dinner, dance reception was held at Gull View Golf Course, Richland. After a Northern Michigan honeymoon, the couple is now living at Wall Lake, Delton Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Courtney of Mid­ dleville and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ward of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Connie Lynn Courtney and William Lawrence Ward. Connie is a 1983 graduate of Middleville High School and is presently employed at Hause Realty of Hastings. Bill is a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School and is presently employed at Production Plated Plastic in Richland. A September wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Young of Galien, Mich, marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at the Patchwork Quilt Restaurant at Middlebury, Ind. on Saturday, July 23. Hosts of the party were their daughters and families — Mr. and Mrs. William (Ann) DeForest of Galien, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur (Jacqueline) Pursel of Galesburg. Leon Young and the former Katherjn Hunt were married July 28, 1933. They lived around Hastings before moving to Galien 28 years ago. Mr. Young worked for Farm Bureau Services 17 years and managed grain elevators at Hastings and Kalamazoo. He also worked for Knappens Milling Co. at Schoo'craft. More recently he was selfemployed at the Galien Elevator for 15 years. Mrs. Young is a retired school teacher and bookkeeper. They have five grandchildren and one great - grandchild. The daughters and families treated Mr. and Mrs. Leon Young to a 50th wedding anniversary trip to Las Vegas in June. Linda Ritter, Barry County s Champion Homemaker, gets ready to pop an apple pizza into the oven. Roy Kauffmans to observe their 50th anniversary Edward and Martha Wheeler mark 50th year of marriage The children of Edward and Martha Wheeler will host an open house at their home, 357 Airport Rd., on Sunday. Aug. 7 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary. The Wheelers request that your only gift be your presence on this occasion. Belle Doster to celebrate her 80th birthday Sunday An open house will be held on Sunday, Aug. 7, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 7252 Bedford Rd., Hastings, honoring Mrs. Leon (Belle) Doster on her 80th birthday. It will be hosted by Edsel and Jane Sin­ clair. Elizabeth Nevins, grandchildren and great - grandchildren. No gifts, please. Area Births IT’S A GIRL Deanna and Gary Allred, Delton, July 17, 11:30 a.m., 7 lbs.; Matthew and Laurie Stuart, Portland, July 25, 3:11 a.m., 5 lbs., 154 ozs.; Mrs. Shirley Keiser, Hastings, July 26, 12:44 a.m., 10 lbs., 15Vi ozs. IT’S A BOY Brian and Nancy McArthur, Lake Odessa, July 23,12:46a.m., 8 lbs., 14 ozs.; Russell and Gerri Allerding, Hastings. July 25, 12:44 a.m., 5 lbs. 7 ozs. Appointments to library board made At its last meeting of the 1982-83 year, the Hastings mayor and council appointed two new members to the board of directors of the Hastings Public Library. To replace the retiring John Barnett, Diane Hawkins was appointed to a five-year term while David J. Curtiss was appointed to a four-year term to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Clifford W. Dolan. Dolan had served continuously on the library board from its beginning, including several years as president. At a special meeting of the library board on July 13, Linda Lincolnhol was elected interim president, succeeding John Barnett. Her election is until the annual meeting in September. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beck celebrate 25th anniversary Mr and Mrs. Richard (Bill) Beck of Hastings will celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, August 6. A picnic-dance will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Moose Recreation Area located 2V* miles east of Hastings on M-79. Friends and relatives arecordially invited. Music will be by Bobby J. The couple was united in marriage August 2, 1958 in Middleville. Myers-Rodriguez engagement told Mr. and Mrs. James Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. John Rodriguez are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children. Kim Myers and Greg Rodriguez. Both are 1981 graduates of Maple Valley High School. A garden wedding will be held Aug. 20.1983 at tlie Rodriguez home. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kauffman w.ll observe their 50th anniversary with an open house from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 31, at Cunningham Acres, one mile west of Lake Odessa on M-50. The open house is being hosted by their sons and daughters. Roy Kauffman and Stella Mesecar were united in marriage on Aug. 4, 1933. Friends and relatives are invited for t’ e celebration. Your presence is the only f .ft desired. Ionia Free Fair drawing at Eastbrook Mall Twelve families will each win four reserved seats to a show of their choice and free amusement rides at the Ionia Free Fair which is to be held July 29 through Aug. 7. Registration will take place at Eastbrook Mall during their Sidewalk Sale of July 28-30. The drawing for the winners will take place on Saturday. July 30. at 2 p.m., and will be attended by the Ionia Free Fair Queen. Melissa White, the Ionia Free Fair Mascot. Biffy, and the Ionia Free Fair Clown, Lolly. The featured grandstand shows at the Ionia Free Fair are: The Little River Band (July 31), B. J. Thomas and Sylvia < August 1), Cheap Trick and Mitch Ryder < August 2). Alabama (August 3). The Blue Oyster Cult (August 4) and The Statler Brothers (August 5). Registration can be made at Eastbrook Mall during their Sidewalk Sale on July 28-30. Hastings news: Mabel Lavender and Sy Mathison are visiting relatives in Alberta. Canada. Marriage Licenses Charles Johnson, Hastings, 24 and Nancy Foster, Hastings, 23. Donald Russell, Dowling, 23 and Lori Deming, Hastings. 23. Gary Yoder, Hastings, 27 and Sandra Nawrocki, Alto, 22. Charles Howard, Middleville, 44 and Shirley Turner, Lansing, 44. Timothy Miller, Delton. 19 and Teresa Annintru«it, Delton, 20. Thomas VanDomelen, Wayland, 26 and Candee Johnson, Wayland, 21. Duane Perry, Lake Odessa, 36 and Diane Eckardt, Lake Odessa, 25. Craig Allen, Hastings, 29 and Mary Zurad, Hastings, 26. William King, Delton, 20 and Penney Etts, Delton, 17. Kenneth Haring, Hickory Comers, 25 and Sue Ann Cook, Hickory Corners, 24. Scott Michael, Hastings, 20 and Marlene Carpenter, Hastings, 19. This week’s featured cook has just been declared a “Champion Homemaker’’ in Barry County. Linda J. Ritter of Hastings was honored with the title last week at the Barry County Fair. Mrs. Ritter and her husband, Lee, former Lake Odessa residents, have lived at 4607 Heath Rd. for the past five years. Mrs. Ritter is the mother of four grown children and during the regular school year works as a teacher’s aide at the Happy Time Nursery School. She says working at Happy Time is ideal for her because she adores being around young children and can use her skills in making crafts at the same time. Making crafts is a favorite hobby and she has earned a number of ribbon awards at the Barry County Fair and the Ionia County Fair for her craft entries. At this year’s Barry fair, Mrs. Ritter received a blue ribbon for a soft sculptured baby doll and a third place for an oil painting she entered. At past fairs, she has won a first place ribbon for her crocheted toys, second for flowers, crocheting and toys and felt craft. Bom in Hastings and raised in Clarksville, Mrs. Ritter is a graduate of Lowell High School. She attended country schools through the sixth grade and went to Clarksville for seventh and eighth grade studies. She says her skills in crafts come naturally. “I’ve sewn since I was 10. My mother taught me. My mother also did painting. “As my kids were growing up I made most of their clothes — probably out of necessity more than anything. I do like to sew though and now I make a lot of my own clothes. This dress I'm wearing is one I made. I have sewed for my husband too," she said. “My mother taught me how to knit, but I taught myself how to crochet because I got tired of knitting. When I started, I made my own handmade crochet hook...’’ Sometimes, Mrs. Ritter creates original patterns for her crochet work like the pastel color baby afghan she's currently making. She also has a flair for flower arranging and has taken a few classes through the cooperative extension. Recently when Mrs. Ritter and her husband celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary, she created her own special artifical flower arrangements for the occasion. She’s even made her own artifical flowers from a variety of mediums including fabric scraps. Mrs. Ritter also creates miniature scenes with tree bark, small animal figures, moss and artificial flowers. She has created stuffed animals and made and decorated a doll house. Now she’s getting into dollmaking. It was because of her interest in crafts that one year she organized a craft show and invited other craftsmen to participate at the Lake Community Building. She has sold her crafts at other shows too. In addition to formerly working as manager of the Ionia Drive-in for a year, assistant manager at the Checker Gas Station for two years, and selling Avon, toys, and interior decorating items, Mrs. Ritter has done babysitting in her home. Babysitting has brought a lot of joy into her life and she's kept a photo album of all of the children she’s taken care of. One little girl in particular was like "a second daughter because I started babysitting for her when she was six months old and she came here for a couple of years." Mrs. Ritter and the child still keep in touch and the youngster comes to visit sometimes during Easter vacation and for a week in the summer. Of her own children, Mrs. Ritter says, “I’mreally proud of them." Son Phil, 24, is a carpet installer; Mike, 23, works for a seeding company and is married to Colleen; Pamela, 21, is the afternoon cook at the Tick Tock Restaurant onM-37; and Gregory, 19, is a student at Central Michigan University. Husband, Lee is employed at BradfordWhite in Middleville. Church has always been an important part of Mrs. Ritter’s life. “I was brought up to trust in the Lord and He has guided my life and watched over me and my family. He keeps me going just knowing He's here,” she said. A former Sunday School teacher for 10 years, Mrs. Ritter has also been a song leader and youth leader. Currently as a member of the Hastings Assembly of God, she serves as president of the Women’s Ministries and sings in the Ladies Choral Group. Mrs. Ritter also is a former Cub Scout leader and former member of the Happy Hens Extension Cid). In the kitchen, she calls herself “a dump cook" because she rarely ever uses a recipe. “1 cooked like that when I was a child in the kitchen with my mother who helped me to learn to cook." “I like to experiment a lot and make a lot of one dish meals...I enjoy cooking but I hate cleaning up," she laughs. One of her favorite recipes is one for Apple Pizza that her daughter learned to make in home economics at school. “It’s been real popular," says Mrs. Ritter. “You can use it for a snack or for breakfast. It’s best when served warm but it can be served cold too." Linda’s Apple Pizza Mix up biscuit dough using 1-cup flour, 1 Ci­ teaspoons baking powder, ^-teaspoon salt, 2Tablespoons shortening, 6-Tablespoons milk. After mixing, spread dough on a pizza pan or cookie sheet to desired thickness. Peel and slice three apples and mix with 4-cup sugar, '^-teaspoon nutmeg, and Ci­ teaspoon cinnamon. Spread over dough. Mix %-cups flour, Ci-cup sugar, and Ci-cup butter (chopping butter so that it blends in) and spread over top of apple ingredients. Bake in 450-degree oven for about 15minutes or until it browns around the edge. (Keep 9.i eye on it because oven tem­ peratures vary). �The Hostings Bonner— Thursdoy. July 28, 1983, Page 4 Sally A. Matthews uarieA Ellen E. Snyder Robert J. Pierson HASTINGS - Mrs. Ellen E. Snyder. 80. formerly of Grand Rapids, died at Provincial House Thursday, July 21, 1983. She was born June 21, 1903 in Manistee, the daughter of Gustav and Clara Beyer. She married Raynold Snyder Nov. 17,1928 in Grand Rapids. He preceded her in death in 1955. She worked as paymaster at Butterworth Hospital for several years. She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Snyder is survived by one daughter. Mrs. Michael (Barbara) Huver of Hastings; one son, Melvin Jones, Jr. of Grandville; 12 grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Maurice (Erma) Blish of Grand Rapids. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 23 at the Metcalf and Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Grand Rapids. Interment was in Green­ wood Cemetery. STANWOOD. MICH. ■ Mr Robert J. Pierson, 71, of Stanwood. Mich., formerly of Hastings, died Sunday evening, July 24,1983, at Mecosta County General Hospital in Big Rapids. He was born in Hastings on April 27, 1912, the son of Maurice and Lavina (Iron­ side) Pierson. He was reared in Hastings ano attended Hastings school. He was employed for several years at Hastings Manufacturing Co. and had lived in the Stanwood area for the past 20 years working as a steam fitter. He retired in 1977. Mr. Pierson is survived by one sister, Mrs. Harriet Chapell of Hastings. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Louise Williams. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 at Riverside Cemetery. The Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiated. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. HASTINGS - Mrs. Sally A. Matthews, 50, of 2055 Hammond Rd., died Sunday, July 24, 1983, at Pennock Hospital. She was born in Grand Rapids on July 20, 1933. the daughter of Harold and Catherine <Hudson) Curtice. As a child, she lived in Grand Rapids and San Francisco, Calif., returning to Grand Rapids for a shor* time before living in Holland for five years and then returned to the west coast, living in California and Washington states for nine years. She came back to Hastings in 1975 and had been at her present address for the past two years. She married Charles Matthews on Nov. 12 1954. Mrs. Matthews is survived by her husband, Charles; three daughters, Mrs. Sara Fraiser of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Sharon Montana uf Mira, Calif., and Miss Shelly Matthews of Hastings; three sons, Charles Matthews II of Battle Creek, Joseph Matthews of Hastings, and Karl Matthews of Coopersville; five grandchildren; four brothers, Harold and Robert Curtice, both of Sparta, Frank Curtice of Virginia, and Kenneth Curtice of Everett, Wash.; and one sister, Mrs. Gerald (Katie) VanGessel of Kent City, Mich. Graveside services were held Thursday, July 28 at 3 p.m. at Dowling Cemetery. Lee A. Hazel LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Lee A. Hazel, 71, died Saturday, July 23, 1983, at Ionia County Hospital. He was bom Feb. 23. 1912 in Lake Odessa, the son of Alfred and Anna (Sickles) Hazel. After attending Lake Odessa High School, he married the former Elnora Lucas in 1934 in Detorit. They made their home in Lake Odessa. He operated Hazel Brothers Construction until 1962, then moved to Grand Rapids and operated a foster care home there. He returned to Lake Odessa in 1980 and for the past several years spent the winters in Florida. Mr. Hazel is survived by his wife, Elnora; two sons, Richard and Lee, Jr., both of Lake Odessa; one daughter, Mrs. Art (Betty) Erickson of Lake Odessa; several step­ children; four brothers, Clare of Grosse Point, Richard of Dunedin, Fla., and Russell and Robert of Lake Odessa; three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Bretz and Mrs. Frances Harrett, both of Detroit, and Mrs. Fern Soper of Flint; nine grandchildren; four great - grand­ children; and several stepgrandchildren. A sister, Helen, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 26 at 1:30 p.m. from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. The Rev. Randall Kohls officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. ATTEND SERVICES Charles N. Wymer offour choice and he ipirituat/f rewarded. Delton Area CEDAK CREEK BIBLE. Csmppvund Rd . 8 mi. S . I*sstar. Brwit Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday -Schoo! at 10 in. Wor­ ship 11 in; Esenins Service at 7 pm ; Youth meet Sundav 6pm. Wad Prayer Bible 7 p.m. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. Corner Pifer and Cedar Creek Rd . Paid S Howell. Pastor. Phone 6488884 Saturday Sen ices. Sahalh School 930 a m . Worship 11 am.. Wed. 7.30 p m Bible Study and Prayer meeting FAmi UNITED METHODIOT CHURCH. Patlor Elmer J Faust On M-43 in Delton Srmres • Worship 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School 9.3O-1O 30. Evening Service 6pm. United Methodist Woman every first Thum day. 7 30 pm.; United Methodist Men every accoodSunday.7 30 am INTEK1AKES BAPTIST. Delton Lnoted on M 43 in Drltori Paatar Steve VanNattan ■Sandy Campbell. Sunday School Director Sunday School 10 a.m , Family Worship aid Bibk Teaching 11 am.. Childrens Cnurch 11 a.m.. Evening Service 6 p.m.. Wednesday Dibit Study at 7 p.m . Choir Practice al 7:50 p m Last Friday of every month Family Night al 7:30 p m. at the church Call 623-5391 MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Comer M-43 and Milo Road. Doug Huntington Pastor Rl. No. 3. Bea 315A. Delton. Ml 4WM6 Phone 671-4702. Sunday School IODO a.m Worship Service 11:00. Evening Worship 6 00 p.m.. Wednesday Service 7 00 p m. PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH 10221 S. Norris Rd Across frpm Prairie­ ville Garage. Rev. Bill Blair. Pastor Sunday School 10 a m , Morning Worship 11 a m . Sunday Night 7 p m. Bible Study. Wednes­ day Service 7 p.m ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Fiona Rd. Delton Father Ray Allen. S.J Pastor Saturday Maae 5 30 p m., Sun­ day Maae 11 DO a.m. from Memorial Day erekmd to Labor Day weekend, and. 12:00 Noon the rest of the year DELTON ASSEMBLY OF COD. Partor Gary Stewna. Phone 623-6789. Meets it. Delton High School LG I room. Sunday School 9 30 am. Worship 10:45 in. HERITAGE HI1XS BIBLE CHURCH. Hwy M-6fi 10 mi. S of Nashville. Robert Lee Stotts. Paator Sunday • 9.45 a • x, Sunday School. 10.45 a.m. Worship Service. 6 p.m Young People Meeting; 7:00 p m Evening Service; Wednesday 7.30 pm. Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free counsel­ ing service on all problems Phone 616-7583866 or 963-1713. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Urey Father Ray Allen Phone 623 2490 Sunday Maa* at 9 00a m PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT Barry rifle. 4 miles W of Nashville or. M-79 Steven Reid. Pastor Worship Service 9.15 in; Sunday Cnurch School and Coffre Fellowship 1015 an. United Meth­ odist Women 1 «t Tuesday each month ST CYRIL'S CATHOUC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday M«m 6.30 pro Sunday Maaa 9 30 am UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashville Phone 852 9719 Comer Wash­ ington and Slate Leonard F Putnam. Pas­ tor. Services Sunday 945 am. Morning Worship. 10 45 a.m Fellowship, 11 a m. Church School for all ages. 6.30 p m U.M.Y.F Jr Hi and L’MYF Sr Hi. Bible Hour • all ages. 1st Wednesday 7:30 p m meh month. United Metlmdwt Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Wash ington. Nashville Rev. J. G Boomer Sun­ day School 9:45 a.m . Sunday Worahip 11.D0 a.ffl4 Evening Service 6:00 p m ; B«We Prayer Wednesday 7 00 p.m NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillips St Paato Lester DeGroot. 8529608 or 85'2-9025 Assistant Paalor Don Roscoe. 852 981*) Sunday Services Sunday S-hool 9:45; Sunday Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 7 pm.; Wed­ nesday night Bible Study 7 p at Bus Ministry - Call Don Roeroe 852 9228 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Clov­ erdale Rd, 5 miles south of Nashville. W mile east of M-66 Pastor Marvin Potter Phone 852-0861 Sunday Services. Sunday School 10 a m . Morning Services 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 pm. Cottage Prayer meeting 7.30 p.m. Wednesday Woodland Area Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODLST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner official tng Phone 758-3149. Country Chapel wor•hip 10.15 am; Sunday School 9 am.. Ban­ field Worship 11 30 a. m COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH. Former Johnstown Townhip HaU. Dowling Jack W Edgerton. Pastor Sunday School 9 a.m.. Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening Service 6 pm. Wadamday evening prsyrer7 pm Nashville Area CHURCH OP THE N AZARENE. 301 Ful­ ler St.. M-79 Pastor Thoma* Voyles. Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 a m . Morning Worship II a m.. Evening Service*. Youth 6 p.m.. Evening Worship 7 p.m.. Wednesday mid week prayer 7 p.m . Wednesday caravan program 7pm KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN, corner of Barnum Rd and M-66 Woodland Pastor George Speaa Phone 367-77419:45 am Worahip. 11 i m Sunday School; Wed­ nesday Prayer 8 p.m . W.M.A. 2nd Wed­ nesday earn month. Adult C.E.. 2nd Satur­ day each month. 8 p m WOODGROVE PARLSH. Cotto Grove. Rev Pamela Owens. Pastor. Phone 3674137 Sunday ehurch school 9:30 am.. Worahip service 10 45 a.m; choir 6 pm . youth fellowship 7 30 p.m. Holy Commun­ ion first Sunday of esch month Women's Fellowship first Thursday of each month al 10am WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constant* Heffelfinger Phone 367-3961 9 15 a m Worahip Ser­ vice; 10 30 am. Sunday School. 7 30pm Wednesday UMYF. Wekune The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete PraicripHon Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Ho*ting» and Lak« Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance tor your Ule, Home. Busmess and Car LW. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf 4- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - 118 S. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home r of Walnut & S. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hostings. Michigan FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Wood­ land Rd.. Uka Odessa Pastor Richard Sew«nk. Church phone 367-4621. Pastor* phone 374-8838 Sunday - Morning Worahip IODO e.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m_; evening anvire 7.00 p m. Wednesday • Bible Study 7:00 pm. STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST. Wellman Rd at E Slate Rd. Rev Chari™ Davenport. 119 Star St. Spring Arbor. Ml. Ph 517-750-2497 Sunday School 10 a m.. Worahip Service 11 a.m. Mid-week Service Wtd.al6p.ra. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Velto Rd. Woodland. Timothy Ruthfuaa. Paalor. Sun­ day school every Sunday at 9:15. Sunday worahip 1030 Coffee fellowship following Sunday worahip on 2nd end 4lh Sunday! each month Lutheran Brotherhood meets 1 at Sunday. 7 JO p.m Luther League mrota 2nd Sunday. 6 JO p m Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phil Perkins. Pastor 10 am Sunday School. 11 a m. Morning Worahip; Junior Church Naroery.7 p m. Worahip. Wednes­ day 7;30 p.m. Family Night Missionary Society aecond Friday. 7 p m Potluck Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 106 Cherry St Pastor. Rev Jerry Drummond. Phone 7655134 10.00 a.m. Sundav School: 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship; Evening Worahip 7 00 p m Wednaeday evening prayer Hirel­ ing al Y.C.W. Clubs 700 p m. "A Grow­ ing Church For Coming Lord." GALILEAN BAPTIST. 108th 3L and N. Freeport Rd. Phone 945-5704 10 a m. Sunday School 11 am. Morning Worship; 7 p m. Evening Service. Wedneaday ■ Prayer Meeting 7:30 p m HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M 50 North of Freeport at the Krnt-lonia County Line Rev. James Kinsey Church School 10 a m . Morning Worship 11 a m. Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 am. Morning Services. 11:15 Sunday School There are rlsnes for all MHHILEVIILF. CHRISTIAN REFORM ED. 706 W Main Street Worahip 10 a_m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; Evening Worahip6pm MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M-37. just north of MiddleviUe. 795-9726. Rev Wesley Smith. Pastor Mark J. Highmsn. Paator of Youth and Education. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Morning Worship 11 a m ; Evening Service 6 pm. NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Rusarll St Rev Gary Finkbeiner. Phone 795-742*3 Sunday Worahip Service 10 a m and 7 p m . Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 at Parmalre Road. Middleville Rev. Wayne Kiel. Paator Phone 891-1585 Rev Charles Doornbos. Assistant Paator Phone 7953466 First Service 9 a m . Church School 1015 a.m.. Secund Service 11:15 a m.; Evrning Celebration 6 pm ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Boylan. Paitor Phone 7922889 Sunday Maae 11 a.m. McCallum church of the UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST The Church in the Wildwood" Otis Lake Road Paator Gary Brooks Morning Worship 11 am. Sunday School 9 45 a m ; Evening Service 7 p m.; Prayer Meeting and Youth Meeting 7 p.m Thursday; Wo nen e Mie aionary Association first Thursday of each month 9 30 am Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAITLST CHURCH OF ORANGE VILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd . 2 miles aouth of Gun Lake Rev Han Bowman. Paator. I— rry Tungalr. Sunday School Supt Sunday School 9 45 a m . Church Services 11 a m . 6 p m Evening Services, Wrdnee day 6.30 p ni S O C K. 3 thru 6 grades. 7 p m Adult Prayer and Bible Study Bu* ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 6645413 for pickup MARTIN REFROMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Drive-in. walk in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel. Rev Manin Mevtcr. Paitor Worahip Services 10 a m and 7:30 pm .SundaySchool 11:15a m SI CYRIL A METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Dennis Boylan. Paator Phone 7922889 Saturday Mass 5 p m . Sunday Mass 9am DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH Doster Road near Pine Lake Rev John F Padgelt Pastor Sunday Worship 9 30 a m and 6 p m . Sunday School 11 am. Youth Choir mreto each Monday 6 30 p m ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ORANGEVHXE Sunday Mass Ham.. Church School 9 a m . I anuly Eucharm 10a m Nunery 10am . Midweek arrvicrs as aanounced F‘«brr Kurt Fiah. vuas 664-4345 Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, aimer of Broad*.-iy anil Center St Fr Shel­ don Harbach. Locum Tenena Service* Sun­ day. Maaa and Church School 10 a m GRACE WESLFYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Hanover. Heating* Ijeonard Davis. Pastor. Ph 948 2256 or 945-9429 Sunday Sundr y School 9 45 am . Worahip 11 am.. Youth 5 p.m , Evening Worahip 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7.15 p m Nursery for all aervicrw Wedncaday. CYC 645 p.m.. prayer and Bible atudy 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn Ha.unga. ’lid.-gan 946 8004 Sunday Services -Sunday S-hool 9:30 a.m. Morning Worahip 1045 am , Evening Worahip 6 pm Wedneaiiay Family Night. Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 pm Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. Sunday morning aervice broadcast WBCH ST ROSE CATHOUC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferaon Father Leon Pohl. Paator. Satur­ day Maaa 430 p.m. Sunday Musses Ham and 11 a.m. Confessions Saturday. 4 00 ■ 4 30 pm WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METH­ ODIST. 3185 N Broad* ay Rev Constanre Heffelfinger. Pa«tor Ph .367-3961 Church School 9 36. Worahip Service 11 a.m. Senior MYF 7 p m . Thursday evening start­ ing at 7 p.m. Choir. U.M Women. Welcome Circle thin! W vlnrsday of month. 1 p.m FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway Rev David D. Garrett. Phone 948-2229 Parsonage. 94.53195 Church Where a Christian experenre makes you a member. 9 45 a.m. Sunday School. 10.45 a.m. Worahip Service; 7 pm Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m Wednesday Prayer ST I ATTH1AS ANGUCAN CHURCH oo M.Cann Rd. in Irving. Sunday Morning Prayer at 10.38. Holy Communion at 11:00 The Rt. Rev William O Lewis. Rector HARVEST CHURCH on M-43 five miles south of Hastings Pastor Larry Silverman. Aasoc Pastor Allan Welch. Ph. 948-MT24 Service times Tuesday night (prayer, praise, and worahip) at 7 p m.. Thursday night (teaching arrvxv) at 7 pjn.. Sunday 9 30 a m Sunday School for all ages. 10.30 a m morning worship. 6 p.m evening wor­ ship "Wcrds of Troth* radio broadcast daily at 2 p.m. on WDFP FM (95.3) also nn WMAX AMH4 80)st3:15pm. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Boltwood and East State Road. 945-9121. Rev Donald L Brad. Pastor Sunda School 10:00 a.m Worahip Ser­ vice U:i>? a tn Evening Service 6:00 p .m Prayer Meeting 7.00 p m Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stole Road. Paator J T Crawmer Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 945 a m . Worahip 1100 am. Evening Service 6 pm, Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p m VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Gospel). 1715 Carlton Center Rd Sunday morning service, praise and hymns. 10 30 a m.. Evening service*, evangelistic 7.30 ' p.m . Sunday Youth Meeting 6.00 pjn.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Meet­ ing at 7.30 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 mile* E on M-79 Steven held. Pastor Sunday Church School 10.30 a m . Worship Service 11.30 a.m L'niteei Meth odist Women 1*1 Wednesday each month ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CHURCH. 2625 Airport Rd , Dirk Taggart. Paator. Church phone 948-8482 Sunday School 9 45 a.m . Worship 11 a.m.; Junior Church 11 a.m.; Evrning Worship 7 p.m ; Nursery for all aervieea THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Note) 12223 Chief Noonday Rd.. Gun Lake area. Sunday Worahip 10 a.m_. Tuesday gospel runrert 7 pm.. Saturday Bible study 7 pm. 3rd Friday of Month Youth Concert 7 pm. Ph- ir 795-7808 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRLST. 541 North Michigan J David Walker. Minister. 945-2938. Sunday Ser­ vices 10 a.m . Bible Study 11 a m Evening Services 6 pm. Wednesday evening Bible study 7 p.m REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS. S. Jefferson at Walnut Kenneth Colburn. Paator. Home 698-8567 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship 11 a.m HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall St , Hastings Rev. Manir. Skkmiller. Phone 945-5197. Services Sunday Schoo' 10.00 a m Morning Worahip 1100 a.m Sunday and evening aervices 7:30 pm Wednesday mid-wrek prayer meeting 7 JO p m. PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETH­ REN IN CHRLST. M 50 at Bell Rd Rev Don Palmer. 10 a m Worahip -Service. 11 a m Sunday School. 6 30 Evening Service; 7 30 Wednesday Prayer Service HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd Russell A Sarver. Pastor Phone 9459224 Worahip trrvire 10 30 a m . evening servire 6 p ni . clai—v* for all age* Tuesday. Coarse Prayer Meeting. 7:00 p m. HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENT­ IST. 904 Terry Lane Phone 945-1884 Sat­ urday aervKva; Sabbath School 9.(0 am; Wo-ahip 11 a m.. Tuesday - Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 7 30 p m HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-.37 South at M-79 Jack Bartholomew, pastor, phone 945-4995 Robert Fuller, oloir dim tor Sunday *rhrdule 930 Fellowship and coffee. 9.55 Sunday School. 11:00 Morning Worship. 600 Youth Meetings. 7:00 Evening Worahip Nursery for all aer­ vice*. transporta lion provided to and from morning services. Prayer mreting. 7 p m Wednesday HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 220 Wrat Col­ fax St Bible Ler'.ure 9 30 am , W_tchtowrr Study 10 45 a m . Tuesday ■ Coagregalwa Bible Study 8 p.m.; Thursday • Theocratic School 730. Service meeting 8 30 FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH. 502 East Grand St. Mark J Highman. Pastor Ph 948-2828 Sunday School. 10 a.m.; room­ ing worship and children'* church. 11 a.m.; youth meeting*. 5 p m., evening worahip. 6 pm . Thursday prayer mreting 7 pm . Thursday teen :laares and Primary Adven­ tures 7 p m. Nursery provided for all ser­ vice*. We weiccoie all! GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St, Pastor Michael Anton Ph 9459414 Sunday. July 10 ■ 8 a.m Worship (early aervice). 9.15 am Church School, all ages 10.00 Worahip. Church Council After WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W State Rd (Old Algonquin School) Paator Jeff Arnett, pn me home. 948-2792. church 918-2549 Sunday. Sunday Schoo) 10 a m . Worahip 10 45 a m . evening rer vice* 6 30 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway. Rev Jamea Hilgendorf. Pastor. Sunday Services; 9.45 a tn. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 ajn. Morning Worahip Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday: 7.00 p.m. Services for Adulta. Teens and Children. Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Veeder Road. 1 Mile aouth of M-50 between Darby and Nash Roads Pastor Bill Stevens Phone GW3-2315. 10 a m. Sunday School. 11 a m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m Sunday evening worahip. 7.30 p m Wednesday Prayer Service ST EDWARDS CATHOUC CHURCH. Uikr Odessa Rev Louis Badune. Adminis­ trator 374-8274 or 374-7405. Saturday Maaa 5.30 p.m.. Sunday Metres 8 and 10. WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN. jtM off M-66 N. of M-60 in Village of Wood­ bury. I'aslor Duane Walter. Pnone 374-7251 Worahip aervice 9.30 a m.. Sunday School 10:45 a m.; Youth Fellowship Wednesday 7 p m . Bible Study and Prayer Service Wednesday 7 p.m CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner of 1st and 2nd Ave . Lake (klesu Pastor George Speas Phone 374-8756 Sunday Morning Worship Servtce IKK) am Sunday School • 10:00 am. Evening Service • 730 pm Wednesday Evening Prayer Mreting 7 JO p.m LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODLST. Hwy M-50. U mile W. of M66. Lake Ode*** Rev James Hulett. Pastor Worahip 8:30 and 11 a.m ; Evening Service ■t 7:30 p.m. CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST. 912 Fourth Ave. Rev. Stephen Keller. Ph. 3*4886i. Church School 9.45 am. Worship Service* 8 30 and 11 a m. Coffee Hour 12 noon. LAKEWOOD BAPTLST. Paator Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555. Across from the high whool. 7180 Velte Rd.. M-50 Sunday School 10 00 a.m . Worahip Service 11:00 am. Evening Service 6:30 pm; Wednesday Prayer Mreting 7 30 p m. CHHLSTUN REFORMED 620 Sixth Aw Rev Ben Ridder Ph. 374 8607 9 30 a m Coffee Hour. 9.45 a.m Sunday School. 11 a m Worship Service CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Ave Rev Randall Kohl*. Ph 374 8753 Worship Hour 9.30 am. Fellowship Hour lOJOa n .ChurrhS.bool 11 am. HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 102 E Woodlawn Ave Minuter Scott Davl« Sunday Worahip 9 30 a m Fellowship 10:30 to 11 00 a m Bible School 11:00 a m to 12 00 noon Wednesday Bible Study and Fellowship 7 30 to 830 p m Phone 945-2076 BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worahip Service 11 am. Prayer Service Thursday 7 pm CHURCH OF JESUS CHRLST LATTER DAY SAINTS Meeting at 502 E Bond Sunday Sacrament meeting 9 (X) am. SuruLv SrhoiJ 10 00 a m Branch President David McMonigie. Phoew 14598-9849 or 945-4154 NORTH IRVING WB&EYAN CHURCH CORNER OF Woudschool anil Wing Rd. Pastor Mark Wade. 5519 Buehler Rd Phone 76.58287 Sunday Sihuol 1<> a m Worahip 11 am. Evening Service 7pm. Prayer Service Wednesday 7pm. Nursery provided for all aemre* FIRST UNTIED METHODLST CHURCH, 209 W Green St. Haaung* Ph (616) 94-5 9574 Myron K. Williams. Minuter Sun­ day. July 31. 1963 9 30 am Worahip. -Ever Eat With An Anger* 10.30 a m Col fee Fellowahop. 10 30 a m Radio Broad cast WBCH FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Haw tinga- Michigan Willard H Curtia Mini* ter. Edeen Hijhre, Dir Christian Ed Sun­ day. July 31 • Morning Worship 9 30 Nureery provided. Broadram of this service over WBCH-AM and FM 930 Church School Clatara for first grade and below INTERLAKES BAITIST. Delton lo­ cated on M-43 in Ik-lton Pastor Sieve \ anNjttar. Sandy Campbell Sunday School Director Sunday School I” ««*' Family Worahip and Bible Tw.htng 11 a m . Child­ ren* Church. Ham. Earning Service 6 p m Wedneadav Bible Study at 7 p m . Choir Pre. tire at 7 50 p m Last Friday uf every month. Faculy Night at 7 .to p m at the church Call 62-3-5391 Meteors Shower The The Sky With The Signs Of God’s Wonders ^rr ike the blazing celebration of a holiday or IL special event, there are some annual displays of celestial fireworks known as the meteor showers. They streak through the sky with a flam­ ing brilliance that is gone before it can be pointed out. They become visible to the inhabitants of the earth as soon as our planet enters that portion of the sky in the course of its yearly orbit, and they may appear to radiate from a central point. One of the best known of these showers is the Perseids, and astronomy buffs easily learn when and where to observe this dazzling spectacle of the August nights. Although scientists have differed as to the exact origin of these displays, your faith shows them in any case to be a part of God's universe, as reliable as a timepiece; and one more indication of His love, which is made manifest by all the beauti­ ful and shining objects appearing each nignt in the heavens. Leia F. Martin HASTINGS - Mrs. Leia F. Martin. 75. of 3047 N. Broadway, died early Saturday, July 23. 1983, at the Barry Countv Medical Care Facility. She was born in Maple Grove z'n Nov. 3, 1907, the daughter of Leonard and Mabie (Hewitt) Doxey She had been a lifelong Barry County resident and came to Hastings as a child, attending Hastings schools. She married John A. Martin on Feb. 16. 1924. The had lived at their N. Broadway home for 43 years. She was a member of the Hastings OES. Welcome Ladies Aid Society, attended the Welcome Corners United Methodist Church, a long time 4-H sewing leader, former member of the Women of the Moose and a long time Welcome Corners school board treasurer. Mrs. Martin is survived by her husband, John; four sons, Raymond Martin of Jenison, Ronald Martin of Hastings, Richard Martin of East Lansing, and Russell Martin of Reno, Nev.; four daughters, Mrs. Shirley Shaneck of Hastings. Mrs. Sally Nichols of Kalamazoo, Mrs. Marian Flusher of Por­ tage, and Mrs. Mabel Harvey of Gobles; 21 grandchildren; 18 great - grandchildren; one great - great - grandchild; two brothers, Harold and Donald Doxey, both of Florida; and one sister, Mrs. Beatrice Woodham of Florida. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Patricia Ann Shaneck. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 24 from the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Pastor Michard J. Anton officiated. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Welcome Comers Ladies Aid Society. HASTINGS - Mr. Charles N. Wymer, 54, of 6996 Bird Rd., died Friday evening, July 22, 1983, at his residence. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on Dec. 29, 1928, the son of Charles and Florence (Sancran) Wymer. As a child, he lived in Adrian, attending schbol there. He married the former Ione Cousino on March 10, 1951. They came to the Hastings area in 1955. He worked as an appliance repairman in Adrian and in Hastings before going to work for the Barry County Road Commission in 1968. He had not worked because of failing health since 1978. He attended the Baltimore United Brethren Church. Mr. Wymer is survived by his wife, Ione; three daughters, Mrs. Alvin (Nancy) Morgan of Nashville, Mrs. Larry (Susie) Dinger of Hastings, and Miss Judy Wymer, at home; eight sons, Donald, Richard, Ronald and Howard Wymer, all of Hastings, Charles Wytner of Nashville, and Roy, Timothy, and Philip Wymer, all at home; five grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Richard (Lillie) Paisley and Mrs. Carroll (Edith) Michaels, both of Quincy, Mrs. Herb (Mary Ann) Lee of Coldwater, Mrs. Bessie Eaton of Reading, Miss Ruby Wymer of Caro, and Mrs. Lottie Turner of Sanford, N.C.; and two brothers, William Wymer of Monrovia, Calif, and Ralph Wymer of Adrian. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard, Delbert and Harold Wymer. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 25 from the Wren Funeral Home. The Rev. Everett Ray officiated. Burial was in Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Charles N. Wymer Memorial Fund. Susan Haddix HOUSTON, TEX. - Mrs. Susan Haddix, 93, of 7627 Greenstone, Houston, Tex., formerly of Sunfield, diea Monday, July 18, 1983, in Houston. She was bom January 4, 1890 in Ionia County, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (i'igg) Gragg. She was married to Leon Haddix and had lived in the Sunfield area most of her life. Mrs. Haddix is survived by one daughter, Doris Schock of Houston; three grand­ children: five great - grandchildren; and two great - great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 22 from the Mapes-Fisher Funeral Home of Sunfield. The Rev. Floyd Nagel officiated. Burial was in Meadowbrook Cemetery, Mulliken. Fontana Summer concert The Fontana Summer Music Festival at the Art Emporium in Shelbyville moves into its fifth week with a Wednesday evening recital Aug. 3, at 7:30, by pianist Ralph Votapek. Since winning the first Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 1962, Ralph Votapek has become a veteran of annual american tours, dividing his time between North, Central and South America, and ap­ pearing with most of America’s major orchestras. He has toured the Soviet Union at the invitation of the Russian government, per­ forming both in recital and as soloist with orchestras. He currently lives in East Lansing where be is artist-inresidence at MSU. Votapek's Aug. 3 program will indude Mozart’s K. 570 Sonata in B flat. Six op. 118 Piano Pieces by Brahms. Bartok’s "Six Dances in Bulgarian Rhythm.” and Earl Wild’s Fantasy on Themes from Gershwin’s "Porgy i Bess." The Sunday evening chamber music series will continue August 7 at 7 pm. with a concert featuring four members of the Fontana Ensemble, with guest artist Emanuel Hurwitz, violin. Clyde G. Russell ASSYRIA - Mr. Clyde G. Russell, 77, of Assyria, died Monday, July 25, 1983. in Leila Hospital, Battle Creek, where he had been a patient since being injured in an automobile accident on M-66 earlier this month. He was born Aug. 19. 1905 in Battle Creek, the son of Curtis and Carrie (Meacham) Russell. He had lived most of his life in Assyria and was a farmer. Mr. Russell is survived bv one sister, Mrs. Laura Pitt of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m Thursday. July 28 from the Lehman Chapel. Shaw Funeral Home in Bellevue. The Rev J William Schoettle of Bellevue United Methodist Church officiated. Burial was in Assyria Cemetery. James S. Hay LAKE ODESSA - Mr. James S. Hay, 78, of 633 First St., died Tuesday, July 26, 1983, at his home. He was born April 16, 1905 in Detroit, the son of James and Anna ‘Switzer) Hay. He graduated from Detroit Northern High School, attended Mooay Bible College and Ford Tool and Die School in Detroit. He married Esther Hoover on June 8, 1935 in Detroit. They l(yed in Detroit and Lansing and moved to La e Odessa in 1967. He was employed for 25 years by Ford Motor Co. and for 15 years by Olds Plant. He retired in 1968. He was a member of the Lakewood Baptist Church. Mr. Hay is survived by his wife, Esther; three daughters, Mrs. Walter (Constance) Gerftung of Bloomington, HL, Mrs. Gwen­ dolyn Long of Fine Lake, and Mrs. Marlin (Marilyn) Habecker of Lake Odessa; one brother, Garfield Hay of Livonia; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 29 from the Lakewc^d Baptist Church, with the Rev. Walter Gerftung and the Rev. Daryl Kauffman officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Baptist Church. Damon Dare Banks HASTINGS - Mr. Damon Dare Banks, 90, of Lawrence Road, died July 21, 1983 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom Jan. 22, 1893 in Payne, Ohio, the son of Francis Ashbury and Indiana (Moyer) Banks. He came to Battle Creek in 1905. He married Lillian E. Hewitt Aug. 7, 1913 in Battle Creek. She preceded him in death Aug. 21, 1974. He married Mary Ann Baulch in 1975. He was self-employed as a master plumber and owned D. D. Banks Plumbing and Heating Co. until 1945. He was then State Plumbing Inspector for the City of Battle Creek and Battle Creek Township. He was a member of Plumbers Local 335 of Battle Creek for 35 years, and a member of the Gideon Society. He attended the Free Methodist Church in Hastings. Mr. Banks is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; three daughters, Mrs. Bessie E. Philo of Honolulu, Hawaii, Beverly Lou Banks of Battle Creek, and Mrs. Elizabeth Vanderhoes of Marion, Mich.; two sons, Vincent B. and David D. of Battle Creek; one brother, Floyd Banks of San Jose, Calif.; 12 grand­ children; 28 great - grandchildren; and five great - great - grandchildren. Funeral services.were held Saturday, July 23 at 3:30 p.m. from the Farley-Estes Funeral Home of Battle Creek. The Rev. Donald L. Breil officiated. Interment was in Youngs Cemetery'. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Free Methodist Church Building Fund. More obituaries on page 8 �The Hostings Bonner— Thursday, July 28. 1983, Page 5 Woodland News The Woodland Lions Club held a special meeting on Tuesday evening, July 19, at their den in Woodland. The purpose of the special meeting was to honor two members of a Lions International Cultural Exchange who are in the Woodland area for six weeks this summer. They are Tiina Valinkagas who is from Kemi, Finland, and Mina Eronen who is from Rantasalmi, Finland. Tiina said that her father belongs to a Lions Club called the Kemi Meripuisto Club, and that it has 55 members. That club sponsors an annual spring festival in which people wear authentic 13th century Finnish clothing. Her father is a business manager for a newspaper. She brought a small banner from her father's Lions Club and presented it to the Woodland Lions Club. Tiina has spent three weeks with the family of Pastor Pamela Owens and had traveled with them into Canada and the Upper Peninsula. She had recently moved to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Blocher on Coats Grove Road. Tiina spoke English very well. She is 17 years old. Rev. Timothy Rothfuss introduced Mina Eronen who has been a guest at his home since the girls arrived earlier in the summer. He said that Finland is a country ap­ proximately the size of Michigan and that it has five million residents. Mina talked about her home city of Rantasalmi which is in the lake area of eastern Finland. She said that her father is a policeman. She brought a banner from her father’s Rantasalmi Lions Club to the Woodland Lions Club. Mina is also 17. Woodland Lions Club President Mike Wrubel presented each girl with a book, “Beautiful Michigan, Vol. 11” by F. A. Cnbb, which was a numbered copy of a limited edition. The meeting included a cold ham and turkey supper with fresh fruit for dessert. There were 59 people present at the meeting. As it was Garold McMillen's birthday, a decorated birthday cake was presented to him and then cut and served to all present. Garrett Klomp, principal of Lakewood High School, is in Pennock Hospital. Surgery was performed on his foot on Monday of this week. Jim Lucas was taken to Pennock Hospital Saturday morning suffering from dizziness and nausea. He went home on Sunday. His problem is believed to be related to the inner ear. , Mr and Mrs. Douglas MacKenzie Yvonne and Greg went to the Jim Smith Ranch in the Ozarks near Huntsville area last week to bring Jeff home. The area is too rough and rocky for much farming on a large scale so cattle are raised. Jim Smith has con­ centrated this year on getting hay put up before he puts cattle on the ranch. Mrs. MacKenzie (Judy) said that the time they spent on the ranch was “kind of fun' . The method of picking up hay is entirely different from the method used on farms in Barry County. Judy said that after they had worked alone all day to get Jim's hay into the barn, all of the neighbors turned up with pick-ups around dark and worked by headlights until after two in the morning picking up the baled hay. They said that no one in that area works outside in the sun when it is over 100 degrees. Judy said that there is a lot of very pretty scenery in the Ozark Mountains. They slopped in Branson, Mo. on their way home from Arkansas. Branson is the location of Silver Dollar City, an amusement park with a frontier motiff. While in Branson, the MacKenzies visited the museum at the School of Ozarks. It has a very interesting collection of Indian artifacts and things related to local history. Jim and Louella Smith were going to leave the ranch in Arkansas soon after the MacKenzies left. They will return to their farm near Woodland to help their children who live on the farm here with the Michigan harvests before returning to Arkansas for the winter. The board of directors and officers of the Woodland Women's Study Club met at the Woodland Library last Tuesday to plan the 1983-84 program for the club. Committees were set for the year, and an interesting assortment of programs were planned. They will include both a potluck and a catered dinner, as well as several afternoon meetings with speakers or programs. Those present at the planning meeting were Anne Othmer, Irene Moore, Edna Crothers, Lee King, Cathy Lucas, Marguerite Baitinger, and Hildred Chase. The two Finish guests who are in Woodland for the summer had a busy week. Besides the special meeting held by the Woodland Lions for them, they enjoyed roller skating at Spectrum in Hastings. It was the first time either girl had roller skated, but they did not find it difficult as they are both ice skaters. They were accompanied by their host families, the Blochers and the Rothfusses. The girls had a tour of the Michigan State Capitol. Along with a group of 40, which included other cultural exchange students and their host families, the girls were given a special tour of the Oldsmobile facilities in Lansing. Mina Eronen said that she also picked a lot of raspberries. Next Sunday will be “Lay Sunday” at Zion Lutheran Church. A varied program using several people is planned. Pastor George Speas had his right wrist taken out of the cast about 10 days earlier than expected after his recent surgery. The wrist is now in a splint, but he is using it very well. He said that he has been working in the garden and after a few weeks in the splint, he should be able to use the wrist and arm completely normally. Woodland Lions Club held their annual benefit ham dinner in the Woodland Village Perk last Saturday evening. They served 204 dinners. Before, during, and after the dinner, the Lions Club Sightrnobile was in the park, and vision tests were given to somewhere between 20 and 30 people by Mercedeth McMillen, Barbara Dalton, and LaRue McMillen. Several referral cards were made out, and these people will be reminded later to see their vision specialist. The Kussmaul family had a reunion at the Woodland Herald Classic Memorial Park on Sunday. Ella Kantner, with help from Wilma Smiley, served as president at the reunion. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Kussmaul attended with their daughter, Margene, and her family, which included Margene’s daughter Jan and Jan’s children who are Stuart’s great­ grandchildren, making the only fourgeneration group at the picnic. Margene’s husband, Chuck Guenther, was with her. 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Their son, Raymond, and his family flew in from Omstead in a private plane that landed at the Hough's landing strip near Sunfield. Mr. and Mrs.Marvin Kantner met them at the air strip. There were 32 people at Advertising cookbooks the gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kantner held a birth­ day party recently for Marvin’s mother, Mir, Bernice Kantner, and their son, Eric Kantner. There were 12 people present, all immediate members of the Kantner family. Two exchange students from Finland, Tiina Valinkagas (middle) and Mina Eronen (right) were special guests of the Woodland Lions on Tuesday evening (July 19).Looking on is Mis. Roy Blocher, a member of the girls' host families. Lake OdessaNews: Descendants of George Jackson held their reunion at the Community Center with about 125 in attendance for the potluck dinner and social afternoon. It was voted to have the reunion next year at the same date and place. The William Freedlund family have returned from a two-week vacation trip in northern Mich, end visiting relatives in the area. Several new business places are in town and recently the Lake Odessa Wave office building was sold to Wilma Smiley. Her daughter is operating the business most of the time. She plans to divide the building later for more office space, but for now it is the Smiley’s Supply and Service. Gavin’s Lake Odessa Used Cars business is located at 2100 Lapo Road and M-50. Tom and Kathie Fletcher have the business known as the Carpet Shade, located on North Fourth Avenue in the back part of the building and on upper Lake Street. They plan to sell and install carpets. Tom comes from Roc’iord and Kathie is from the local area. They have four children. The business is open weekdays, but closed Sundays. The Merry Social Club, instead of having a picnic or meeting on their regular meeting date of Aug. 11 will be having dinner at a nearby restuarant. Regular meeting in September. The descendants of Reuben and Elizabeth Shade held their annual reunion at the village park on Sundy and had a potluck dinner with 66 in attendance. The business meeting followed and officers elected for next year are: President Sue Orlowski; Vice President Linda Erb, and TreasurerSecretary Karolyn Stalter. Relatives at­ tended from Lowell, Lansing, Holt, Muir, Carson City, Clarksville, Sunfield, Hastings Io nr. Woodbury, Minnesota as well as Lake Odessa. The reunion will be held there next year at the park on the (he same date. The winners of the donated items for the raffle held at the fair (the funds to be used for the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service) are: Rhonda Begerow, Mary Emelander, Ann McClelland, Diane King and Gary Koops, all of them local, and Deb Colley of Ada. Marv Westendorp reported tha 1,200 tickets were sold, which was over the amount sold last year. The Chamber of Commerce's boat raffle winners were: Nick Wright and Dick Hayge, both of Lake Odessa. Wade Henton, is the name of the son born July 12 to Douglas and Carol Henton of San Francisco, Calif. The baby was born at the Kaiser Permanete Hospital in that city and weighs eight pounds and one ounce. Grand­ parents are Ronald and Marge Erickson of Lake Odessa and Hampton and Doris Henton of Versailles, Ky. Maude Capron Peterson. 98, of Ionia, a former resident, passed away al the Belding Christian Nursing Home. She was born in a log cabin rear Lake Odessa, later graduated from the Lake Odessa High School, and taught school for several years. She will be remembered by many as working in the office of the Ionia County Register of Deeds office for many years. Funeral services were held in Ionia with burial in Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Survivors include two sons, Harvey Capron of Ionia and William Capron of Ocala, Fla Harold and Letha Reese entertained relatives and friends at their home on July 4, and a picnic was enjoyed by the 19 that at­ tended. They reside near the fair grounds so those that wanted to attend the fair had easy access to the grounds, as well as a place to rest and relax. Terry Mosson of Houston. Texas, was home over the holiday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mosson, and other relatives and friends. Terry celebrated his birthday while here and had a chance to visit the fair. The Women’s Fellowship of the Congregational Church held their picnic at the home of Marcia Raffler at Tupper Lake. During the business meeting officers were elected for next year and will be installed at the September meeting Barbara Bower is visiting her mother. Harriet Haney, at the Provincial House in Hastings, relatives, and friends and is a houseguest of Mr. and Mrs. LaVon Bower. She will visit her son, Robert, and family at Canton, enroute to her new home in California where she and her husband Lany now reside. She left earlier in the week to return there. Bernard Scheldt, who has been residing with his son, Richard, and family at a foster care home they operate near Charlotte, is back in the local area. He is now residing in a mobile home at the rural residence of his daughter, the Charles Farrells. Ezra Midaaugh, ho has been hospitalized most of the time since his return to Michigan from Alabama, was released July 10, from the hospital to the home of his son and family, the Paul Middaughs. He was able to attend the Shade Reunion and, with his son Leo of Holt and Paul and family, visited the Arnold Erbs before returning home. Ron Stevens received the award as Out­ standing Agricultural Instructor of Michigan on July 13 at the Midway Conference Center, East Lansing. He has been the agricultural instructor and FFA advisor at the Lakewood schools for many years. The “Fourth Annual Pontoon Parade", held on Jordan Lake was video taped and will be shown on cable TV’s Channel 2. The Jordan Lake Watershed Associaton spon­ sored the event and reported a much smaller group participated, but noted that a lot of fun was had by all those participating and watching. Congratulations ot Mr. and Mrs. Gary Middaugh who were married last month and plan to reside in Charlotte where Gary is in business. He is the son of Harlan (Bud) and Ann Middaugh of Tupper Lake Road in Lake Odessa. The 1983-84 school district school year begins Monday, Aug. 29. The work being done at several school is progressing and will be completed by then. The Red Cross Bloodmobile unit, held in Lake Odessa on July 18 netted 106 pints of blood from volunteers, according to Charlotte Lapo. Richard Peacock earned a four-gallon pin while three-gallon pins were awarded to William Bulling, Manuel Rodriguez, Ervin Heidrick and Betty Lake, all of Lake Odessa, and Cindy Bosworth, of Freeport. Others received two gallon and one-gallon pins. The village water supply was seriously depleted when vandals opened several water hydrants in the early morning hours before discovery was made. Chief Gordon Eldrege state if a fire had taken place it would have been a disaster. The plans for the Blue Star Mothers to serve a supper at the Ionia Free Fair to veterans of the Battle Creek Hospital has been cancelled. The veterans will not be attending the fair. Youngsters had fun hunting through the sawdust for money, an event which is sponsored by the Union Bank during the Sidewalk Sale Days. They were divided in two age groups each day, giving the younger ones a chance to discover coins. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Welcher of Delton were Thursday visitors of Mildred Shade, then on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Stalter, of rural Clarksville took her mother out to dinner and a ride through the local and Clarksville areas. Other visitors were Mr and Mrs. Tom Wacha of Sunfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Shade of Lansing. Our sympathy is extended to the William Mitchell family on his death. The community has lost a wonderful person and friend. He. with William Peak, built the Williams Store in 1949 which was named by taking the first names of the two owners. He ws village president at one time, as well as being in­ volved in many community projects. A very lovely tribute was written by John French, our village president, in memory of Bill. Mr. and Mrs. George Fetterman. with their house guests and Cecile Perin attended the Shrine picnic Saturday night al Woodard Lake. It was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hammond and all 23 attending enjoyed the evening. Advertising cookbooks have been used for many years to introduce new food products and build brand loyalty. Not only does one learn about foods but also about advertising, health concerns, fashions, furniture, life styles, and financial conditions of the times. These cookbooks are relatively easy to find, are inexpensive, and require little storage space. Most homemakers saved, used, and valued them enough to keep at spring-cleaning time. They are fun to read and a joy to display along with a collection of early tin containers, framed magazine ad­ vertising, and iron, tin, or wooden household utensils. Some companies and national advertising grew together. The Quaker Oats Company was the first to register a cereal trademark the full figured Quaker man with scroll in hand emblazoned with the word “Pure".The word (Pure) was used as a sales lure and symbol of recognition. A recipe for cornmeal mush appeared in a cookbook in 1873; a year later Oatmeal as a complete breakfast was promoted, resulting in a gradual change in the breakfast habits of the nation. At the turn of the century Quaker cookbooks deluged the mails; week-long cooking schools were held in the cities and samples were left at every door. Today history is revealed through these booklets and their changes from year to year. A tiny booklet, "The Vital Question”, was distributed in 1899 by the makers of schredded whole wheat biscuits, granulated Wheat-Shred, Wheat Sheat Shred drinks, and Wheat-Shred baby food. This "perfect” food was hearalded as bread without flour, yeast germs, baking powder gases, greasy shor­ tening or salt, yet a fight shortbread. Shredded Wheat was the basic ingredient in the booklet’s salads, puddings, pies, beverages and sandwiches! On reading the book, one must wonder just how much shredded wheat can one eat? When baking powder was commercially produced in the 1850’s on one could have foreseen the controversy that would develop over the merits of three different types; alum, cream of tartar, and phosphate. Claims and counterclaims, dire warnings, and accusations of unscrupulous advertising appeared among the recipes in each com­ pany's advertising booklets. Royal, a cream of tartar powder, made from the residue of fermented grapes, was promoted steadily for many years. The 1913 46-page leaflet, “Royal Baker and Pastry Cook”, warned against other types of baking powder. Each company disclaimed the virtues of all other baking powders. Calumet was a phosphate powder with some sodium alum to insure it's keeping qualities. The firms 72-page booklet, “Reliable Recipes and Helpful Hints”, charged that tartaric acid types left residues containing harmful Rochelle salts which produced indigestion, dyspepsia and con­ stipation. Calumet also warned against the cheap big cans of alum powder that were often sold door-to-door or through mail-order firms who used enticements of free premiums with each purchase. Still there was always space in their advertisments for recipes and household hints among the charges and testimonials from satisfied customers. While baking powder and soda were bein?, promoted to replace yeast in baking. Fleischmann’s promoted yuast with recipes and rhymes. In 1907-08. Fleishmanns published "The Teddy Bears Baking School booklets, appealing to young and old alike through rhyme. A 1920's “Excellent Recipes for Baking Raised Bread", convinced homemakers tta t an inborn knack was noi a requirement for making good bread-rather, the essential ingredient was yeast, a standard of ex­ cellence since 1868. In 1845 Peter Cooper received the first American patent of a gelatin dessert. It remained underveloped for 50 years when a cough medicine manufacturer produced t and named it Jell-o. Unsuccessful in the promotion, he sold the formula and name for 1450 to the Genessee Pure Food Co. Soon an enchanting Jell-o girl appeared in the ad­ vertising and caught the public’s eye. Early in the 1900’s popular recipe booklets proclaimed that even a poor cook could make tasty Jell-o in many flavors. From 1908 to about 1918, the eminent illustrator Rose O’Neill drew the Jell-o girl in activities along with the lovable O-Neiil Kewpies. Norman Rockwell, Maxfield Parrish, and Coles Phillips also used their talents in drawings for the famous dessert. While urban shoppers found nationally advertised foods in the stores, rur&l homemakers waited at home for the Watkins man who brought products direct from the factory of the House of Watkins founded in 1868 in Winona, Minn. By 1930 he carried 150 necessities including extracts, salves, soapj, and stock and poultry preparations. When money was scarce, he bartered merchandise for eggs, butter, or a fattened hen. The Larkin Co., established in 1875 in Buffalo, N.Y., entered homes via magazine advertising, and semi-annual mail-order catalogues. The customers themselves became the salespeople. Free premiums of furniture, dishes, silverware and other necessities were awarded for their effort. Some of today's desired collectables such as the Larkin desk, Haviland china. Deldare pottery, and Noritake Azalea pattern din­ nerware were among Larkin premiums. In these early cookbooks, one becomes aware of the importance of advertising, packaging , and marketing in early presentations of the foods we know today. TIM NEWSTED SMnalrtt n Perwul and hWlj FiukuI Pfaaaiif "Tt pays to compore ... oxi it costs not to!" ISIS S. Hanover Hutfa^Mchifan 49058 Phene: Sas. S16-945-2281 UtrttamtM* Mitul Life Northwestern Mutuol lift I’tsurence Company • Milwaukee H astings IS 136 E. State Street avings & Eloan Hastings, Michigan "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! “TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE FOUOWING SERVICES: • Statement Savings 1. Prestige Card - Emergency Cash • Passbook Savings "Day in...day out interest on both Passbook and Statement Savings." • Certificate Savings . Long Term Investment Accounts SAVINGS INSURED UP TO •100,000** • • • • • • • • Home Mortgage Loans Home Improvement Loan Money Orders Travelers Checks Contract Servicing Notary Service Direct Deposit of Social Security Checks Automatic Transfer of Funds: 1. Loan Payments 2. Transfer of Funds from Checking to Savngs or Loan Account “Truly where you save does make a difference” TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU WITH DRIVE-IN FACILITIES! LAKE ODESSA OFFICE Located of 802 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa OPEN Monday Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a m to4 30 p m Friday 9o -v toSJOp.m.. Thursday and Saturday 9 c m. to 12 noon Phone 374-8849 MAIN OFFICE AND DRIVE-IN Located at 136 E. Slate St Hostings OPEN Mon. thru Thur*. 9 to 4 30 p rr> Fridays 9 00 to 6 00 pm. Phone 945-9561 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 28, 1983 — Page 6 Water rate, continued. Grand Opening j? ---------- at -5L___________________________________ County Seat JCounge Saturday. July 30th — BAR SPECIALS ALL DAY — Grand Opening Special .. The report called the fifth proposal "more understandable for the public." and noted that the minimum meter charges are based on American Water Works Association standards. "This rate structure reflects a trend that many communities are following in eliminating free water and sewer service and adopting a single commodity charge for water and sewer nows," said Malsom. "Although this initial rate adjustment will have its greatest impact on the average residential user, future increases in the single commodity charge will result in a higher proportion of revenue being generated from the large volume water users,” said Malsom. Under the old rates, a user paid 92 cents per hundred cubic feet for the first 10.000 cubic feet used, then 79 cents for the next 190,000 cubic feet, and 42 for each hundred cubic feet thereafter. Under the proposed Crop tour schedlued on Saturday ||NniiMimiim»iMMHRniMiH SERVED AFTER 4 P.M. Prime Rlb(^<».) tinner includes salad, choice of potato, and Texas toast............ — LISTENING MUSIC FOR YOUR PLEASURE - ..Ji HASTINGS - FRIDAY I SATURDAY • JULY 29 and 30 REGULAR EVENING SPECIALS • SERVED AFTER 4 P.M. Pro Line B.B.Q. Spare Ribs.............. *7.95 TUESDAY MEXICAN NIGHT - 5 Tacos ’3.75 1 Taco, 1 Tostado, 1 Cheese Enchikia’4.75 WENDESDAY Surprise! THURSDAY Chicken .. FRIDAY 16-oz. Porterhouse Steak .... *7.95 MONDAY Ball Gloves CYCLONE II \ ' COMPOUND SATURDAY Shrimp (Boiled In Bmt)........ *5.7 PRICE “SPECIALIZING IN AFTER DINNER COCKTAILS Wire Fish Yellow UTILITY BOX Proof BASKETS Snap Latch Corrosion ‘2.99 Come in and enjoy our fine food and cocktails and relax in our old-time atmosphere. — Gary & Carla Rizor Kitchen Opens at 11 a.m. Serving ’til 10 p.m. Monday thru Thursday: — 7FGULAR REGULAR ‘3.98 'til 12 Midnight Friday and Saturday Sale — X 126 SOUTH JEFFERSON, MANY MORE SPECIALS INSIDE & OUTSIDE!! HASTINGS, MICHIGAN ... 945-9026 b 1 j) SIDEWALK SALE ‘AL'VtrtkUrA ‘PETE’Schintz 111S. Jefferson ’ SPORT SHOP J Board comments on millage proposal new rate, all water will cost 80 cents per hundred cubic feet. Currently, the bulk of the water meters in town are used by residential customers However, only one-third of the water ac­ tually used goes to residential customers and a roughly equal amount to commercial US’rkS’ and 3 I***6 amoun^ to industries. The new rates are projected to generate revenue of S/09,000. The projected- 1983-84 revenue under the old rate structure is $685,700. HASTINGS 615945-4417 J The third annual Barry County Crops Tour has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 2 beginning at 9:30 in the morning. This day-long tour will include four dif­ ferent stops at Barry county farm fields including oats, spring barley, corn and soybean crops. The first stop, scheduled for 9:30 a.m., is located at the Harold and Tom Eckert farm, 5 miles north of Hastings on the east side of North Broadway, mile south of the junction of North Broadway and Brown .9oads. Oat and spring barley variety and growth regulator plots will be available for viewing. At 11 a.m. the tour will move on to the second stop, the Dan Javor farm. After tour participants eat lunch, on their own, the tour will resume at 1 p.m. at the Ron Stevens farm located 7*^ miles northeast of Hastings on the north side of Coats Grove Road, mile east of the junction of Coats Grove and Martin Roads. On display will be several corn varieties planted side by side with no-till methods, and a side-by-side comparison of com planted with con­ ventional tillage, Minimum tillage and no-till. ASTINGS j py FREE rARKIN PARKING rntt AVAILABLE (Lots indicated by solid black areas) FRIDAY,JULY 29 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. SATURDAY, JULY 30 COURT HOUSE LIBRARY The JC Penney Co,. Riverbend Travel Agency Deportment Store. Downtown Hostings 533 West State Street Patrick C. Hodges Ben Franklin Store The Travel Store Dependable Jewelers Since 1931 102 West State ot Jefferson 123 W. Stote St. Barry County Lumber Home Center The House of Quality City Food & Beverage 0pen9o.m. to 11p.m. Culligan Water Conditioning RM Sales and Service 1710 S. Bedford Rood Hastings Water Conditioning, Inc. The Hollmork of Insurance Excellence Flexible Hose ond Ducts for Industry Fine Foods • Meot - Produce Cleveland's Brown’s Custom Interiors Where Savings Does Moke A Difference "Prettiest Floors in Town" Hastings Aluminum Products, Inc. National Bank of Hastings Hastings Press Corner of W. Stote ot Broodwoy 152 W. Stote Street 130 E. State Street Hastings Hotel Patten Monument Enjoy Our Hospitolity Cemetery Memorials 150W. Court St. Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy Your Rexoll Store, Downtown Hastings Gambles 130 W. State St., Hastings GREAT VALUE! A ARRIVA RADIAL Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. Cinder Pharmacy HOW. State St. ♦39” Fits Honda and Fiesta. • Fuel-sav.nq radial ply construction • For all season year round service • Tough steel belt; for long i„o life • For cars with front G' roar wheel drive Downtown Hastings Hastings Savings and Loan Assn. Hastings City Bank Ten Barry County students were among the more than 1000 included on the dean’s list for the winter semester of the 1982-83 academic year at Western Michigan University. To be eligible a WMU student must have compiled at least a 3.5 grade-point average in at least 14 hours of graded work. Those local students named were Karen Cun­ ningham, of 2187 Iroquois Trail, Hastings; Nancy Jo Cotant, of 821 N. East St., Hastings; Wade Dakin, of 581 Powell Rd., Hastings; Kevin Hamman, of 2165 Iroquios Trail, Hastings; Lisa Lajoye, of 1224 Ogimas, Hastings; Maryann Stalbaum, of 1851 S. Cogswell, Hastings: Robert Stephens, of 14278 Parker Rd., Hickory Comers; John Dorstewitz, of 13266 M-43, Delton; Chris Jones, 2644 S. Circle Dr., Delton; and Joan Rishel, of Rt. 2, Delton. Leary’s Sport Center Mfgs. of Home Improvement Products Shoes for the entire family Forbes’ performance. (Forbes), far as I’m concerned...is very honest, and very outright with us," says Foley. “He’s been to three of our meetings, and this is more than we ever had out of the other gentlemen, that originally got us to sign the contract, and just kind of left a mess for (Forbes) to take over.” “I think (Forbes) is trying, but there were just too many promises by the original owners, and they couldn’t live up to them That’s why they left,” says Foley. Dick Thomas, Hastings Township supervisor, says Forbes has takm over "a tough job”. Forbes, and representatives from Tri-Ad Cable, met with Hastings Township officials Monday night tosplit up cable services in the township. Thomas says Tri-Ad will serve the southern part of the township, and the south part of the City of Hastings, and Charter will service the area north of Hastings. Thomas says he personally isn’t happy about Forbes' apparent lack of information the first time he met with the township, but he understands that Charter s records were incomplete at the time of the switch in managers. “He didn’t seem to know about all of the agreements made (with Charter),’’ says Thomas. In his two short months on the job, Forbes has not been able to make‘contact with every township, and some superviors say there are still old promises to live up to. Justin Couley, Castleton Township supervisor, says Charter promised last year to bring cable service to the entire township. “They’ve made promises they haven’t been able to live up to...They made an agreement that they would go out into the township within a year Well they haven’t. It’s been almost a year since we signed that agreement, and they haven't done anything in the township at all. “All they’ve done is strung cable in the village of Nashville.” 10 county students included in WMU dean’s list 629 So. Michigan Felpausch Food Center Flexfab, Inc. Birke's Cut Rate Shoe Store He says he’s spent the last two months improving picture quality to certain areas of the county. “We have modified areas that have been getting poor reception in Mid­ dleville, and areas around Gun Lake that have had terrible service, and terrible quality pictures," says Forbes. “I’m trying to swing over slowly and as economically as possible to tried and true equipment and construction practices,” says Forbes. "I do think we’ve had quality con­ struction done, certainly in Nashville, the subcontractors we have used I’m quite impressed with.” Forest J. Foley, Rutland Township supervisor, says he is generally pleased with 313 North Bolt wood Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broadway sales resistance, and I probably wouldn’t be able to run a business there. Cable TV wouldn’t be that attractive if it cost $30 a month...I certainly wouldn’t buy it at that price," says Forbes. He says he intends to keep subscription costs below $10 a month. Another problem Forbes says his company is working to overcome is the low population density found in parts of Barry County. “We are dealing in rural America — a lot of country miles where the population density is very low. We're down to something like 30 to a (square) mile, and below in some areas,” says Forbes. He says his industry’s minimum is 40 subscribers to a mile. “We're well below that, and trying to bring a service to communities that ordinarily wouldn’t get cable," says Forbes. Forbes says the firm has doubled its number of subscribers in the past two months, with close to 1,000, but he is a far way off from the break-even point. “I would feel much more comfortable at the 2,000 level," he says. He says "holes in the system” and technical difficulties, which he says are legacies from his predecessors, have set the firm back in its time table. “I picked up a heck of a mess here, both tochmcally and administratively,” says Even its footprint tells you it s dinerent SPONSORED BY THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES Hostings Suha*: Shaw- who was UI'able to attend Monday s board meeting, made his comments in a letter. "I have reviewed the superintendent’s recommendation with him in great detail and have discussed the recommendation with other board members 1 want2°u t0 know lhal 1 completely agree with the recommendation of the superin­ tendent and enthusiastically support its adoption and approval by the school board It goes without saying that I will do everything J can do to insure its passage by the voters of the district. James Toburen: "Our main concern is that we have to look at quality education for our children and that there is a cost attached Given the circumstances, currently it is a fair package There is partial restoration and some new programs such as the com­ puter literacy program. Its not the board's package, it is the community's. We only have one opportunity to educate our children.” Dr. William Baxter was unavailable for comment. Cable TV manager makes headway, continued L 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wren Funeral Home Hastings Hoard of Education members made the following comments on the tallol proposals before the voters in the Sept. 12 millage electionGeorge Wibalda. president: "I feel real good about it The atmosphere is good. There are no threats, nothing will be taken away. I wholeheartedly support both proposals." Larry Haywood: "We are trying to be responsible to the citizens and bring back as many things as we can for as few dollars as we can.” Diane Hoekstra: “I think this millage is critical now because it’s time we started to get programs back and protect our property It is time to rebuild. This millage has mv absolute support." J Judy Lenz: "I’m very happy with the proposals. I’m optimistic. I like the make-up. I think the 25:1 ratio is important. Even though it’s in the Hastings Education Association contract, it’s something the board has always felt was important. 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Page 7 Council condemns house Country show set for Aug. 7 at Charlton Continued from page 1 five years, the original reason for con­ demnation is not valid. “It was my understanding that the house was condemned for habitation," says Hawthorne. "The city was happy back then as long as there were no tenants in the house." Hawthorne says the city only made the decision to act on the five-year-old con­ demnation order when be asked the council for sewer service. "They (the council) have taken it all out of context...and only because I asked for sewer. I’ve been taiicing to the city about sewer for four or five years.” Hawthorne further maintains that he had fixed the problems outlined in the original condemnation order, and that he has made numerous improvements in the property in the last few months. “It was my understanding that if I wanted to rent the house, then I would have to bring it up to standards,” says Hawthorne. “The city isn’t forcing me to bring it up to stan­ dards. I want to sell the house, and I have been voluntarily bringing it up to FHa standards.” Dave Jasperse, Hastings City Council member, says Hawthorne’s request for sewer may have “drawn attention to the fact that the house was condemned." Jasperse says that Hawthorne had 30 days in which to appeal the May 17 demolition order, and that he did not do so. “The option we gave him Monday night is the best option we could give him," says Jasperse. "He is no worse off now than he was in May when we gave him the original demolition order.” “The problem is, he’s had all this time, and the house is still not liveable. The only way that I can see to pin him down to a time schedule to make it liveable is to appeal to the Board of Appeals. If they grant Mr. Hawthorne a stay of the demolition, then he will have to give the board a reasonable time period in which he can have the house fixed up,” says Jasperse. "The problem seems to be that whatever he's going to do he'll do when he’s forced to do it or when he feels like it,” says Jasperse. “In Mr. Hawthorne's history, I have seen no evidence that he is moving on this house," says Jasperse. Something New... Buy the BELLEVUE ANTIQUE and FLEA MARKET Hastings Banner ROOM FOR 40 OR MORE SET-UPS of... 223 Caroline St (right bthind Felpousch) JULY <29,1983 Storting... FRIDAY. SATURDAY, SUNDAY... aid .wry wnhend after INFORMATION... Call 919-783-3952 Ph. 948-8951 fora subscription SUMMER Hastings — Friday & Satvday, July 29 & 30 Twangy guitars, fast fiddles, and plunking banjos will be part of the musical sounds Sunday, Aug. 7 during the Thornapple Music Festival at Historic Charlton Park near Hastings. The event, set for 12:30-5:30 p.m., will deliver a variety of music, ranging from traditional bluegrass to rock and roll with an emphasis on country rock. Visitors will hear country rock per­ formances by the Dirk Rivers Band, Hor­ sefeather. both of Grand Rapids; and Four Wheel Drive of Kalamazoo. A Madison. Wisconsin band called Stone Oak will present bluegrass, western swing and ‘newgrass” which is a blend of jazz, old time, country-western, and rock and roll. Music festivals have been part of Charlton Park's special events since 1975. Proceeds from the events are earmarked to help finance operations fo the park which is ad­ ministered by the Barry County Parks and Charlton to pay tribute to public Recreation Commission. The park's rural setting includes a museum and a living history village of restored buildings from the 1850-1900 era. A beach, boat ramp, playgrounds, picnic areas and nature trails comprise some of the park's recreational offerings. The music festival will be staged outdoors in the center of the historical vi llage. Visitors may bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on during the show. A beer tent will be open for the first time at the music fest. Other refreshments also will be served. Admission to the music festival is $5 for adults and 50 cents for children under 12. Preschoolers are free. No pets are allowed in the festival area. Charlton Park, five miles east of Hastings is located off M-79. For additional in­ formation, call (616) 945-3775. SPECIALS DURING NlStMfS Historic Charlton Park Village and Museum will pay to all-------who have . . tribute -----------------supported the development of the village and perk over the years on Saturday, July 30, during Barry County Citizen’s Appreciation Day. Park admission will be reduced by 50 per cent on Saturday. The admission will be 51 per car. Visitors will be able to tour the historic village which includes a museum, machine shed, village church, the Bristol Inn, Car­ penter-Cooper Shop, blacksmith shop, seamstress’ home, town hall, schoolhouse, bank and office building, hardware store, general store and print shop. Visitors are also asked to pack picnic lunches and enjoy the park’s recreational area located on the beautiful Thornapple Lake and River. Recreational facilities in­ clude a beach, boat ramp, baseball diamond, horseshoe pits, volleyball court, nature and ski trails, ski beach, playgrounds, picnic facilities, and group picnic shelters. Park Director John Patterson invites Barry County citizens to visit the park on Saturday to see the progress that has been made. “Barry County Citizen’s Appreciation Day is our way of thanking the county’s citizens for their generous support through the years,” said Patterson. “Charlton Park is one of the midwest’s major outdoor museums. If you have Inot Ivisited the park in years, this is an idealtime to do it” The historic village will be open from 10:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. while the park's recreation area is open from 8:00 a.m. until dusk. NKtiR^-Fn^H^j.WjZmiuirg EAR PIERCING CLINIC OPEN FRIDAY A SATURDAY 8 A.M. Friday 3 to S p.m. STOREWIDE CLEARANCE! MANY ITEMS REDUCED 50% or More Includes EARRINGS with SURGICAL ▼ STEEL POSTS SALE INCLUDES... » Summer Fabrics • Lawn Furniture • Toys • Housewares • Artificial Flowers • Wind Chimes .. and much much more! 15% Off All Redken Products .. .IN THE STORE! fe.s*us‘T"£®'RIDE I T | ER1HT J Compliments □ Styling ■ REDKEN I I 2S | □ Facials □ Permanents O Highlighting I potMJUTtD 2 Manicuring ^RuorTEdge Bpkuuy □ Nail Extensions —OPEN — 112 E. Cwrt St, tategi MMwr> HU767 H*“ Monday • Saturday EVfMNG APPT. AVAILABLE R I CALL I *<*->098 ...FMSCmCK I I WALK-IN CUSTOMERS WELCOME! ...or phon® ah»od for appointment with your favorite stylist or to avoid waiting. imaj^H.11,i... tn.11,su Priced right and convenient while shopping in Hastings Burger Chef to become Rodee’s Sat. H°T DO® and COKE SPONSORED BY THE ... Hastings Arsa Chamber of Commerce Booth at the comer of Jefferson and State St — NEXT TO BEN FRANKLIN'S STORE — SIDEWALK SMBHI SALE sears Large capacity washer Two speed and 3 wash cycles. DX63711 DX23601 369?. Large capacity dryer Handy Wrinkle Guard* system. OX22971 276”. 0X88841 Power-Mate® vac cut < 0099 199 $’O2 Whole-meal microwave S2, 409*’ 0X9272 'v7 23738 DX4221 Gas grill outfit “i IJnaeumnieri 199* measure p-etvre Compact component stereo system Color TV with tuner cut 199*5 *><1099 jin Each of these advertised Hems is readily available for sale as advertised Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back YOU €30 count on OPEN; 9 io 5:30 Mon Sot. 9 to 8 Fndoy Sears 131 W. State Street Hastings, Mich. The Burger Chef restaurants in Hastings and Greenville, both owned by Dave and Pat Rodenbeck of Hastings, will become Rodee’s restaurants, this Saturday. A grand opening celebration is set for all day Saturday. "This is a chance for us to do the things we want to do with a restaurant," Dave Rodenbeck said. “We want to offer fast food in a more comfortable atmosphere where people won’t be in a plastic-type environment.” He said that this was the reason they first went to china plates and stainless steel silverware for break­ fast. The new addition of rotiserrie c/oiled chicken, he added, is another move away from the standard fare of fast food restaurants. “What we see in the • future,” he continued, “is fast service dining, rather than fast-in, fast-out. We want our customers to sit down and enjoy the en­ vironment and feel com­ fortable." Recent remodelling in the store included an interior face-lifting, a new salad bar and some new seating. The new Rodee’s signs outside will go up Friday. The Greenville restaurant was completely remodelled. This week, the restaurant will also introduce a roast beef sandwich. The Rodenbecks pur­ chased the stores in 1976, in partnership with Dave's brother, Mark. Dave and Pat moved to Hastings from Fort Wayne, Ind. in September 1978. In March of 1981, Dave purchased his brother's interests in the businesses. Dave is a 1969 graduate of Purdue Univeristy with a bachelor's degree in mathematics. Pat graduated from Purdue in 1974 with a degree in psychology. Dave is a member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club, Ducks Unlimited and the board of directors of the Hastings Country Club. He was among the founders of the Hastings Youth Athletic Association and sponsors for youth football teams in the BIE League. The business also sponsors two Little League baseball teams. Pat is a member of the Friends of the Library and active in the Hastings Country Club. Their two sons. Jeff, 14, and Greg, 16, also work at the store. OPEN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AT 8 A.M. 30 to 70% off Summer sportswear for the entire family. 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Sheriff deputies say Russell swerved to avoid a stalled car parked off the road s shoulder. Russell's vehicle crossed the highway , ran REPORT OF CONDITION Published in response to call made by Comptroller of the currency, under title 12. United States Code Section 161. Charter number 13857 National Bank Region Number 7 Thousands of Dollars — ASSETS — Cash and due from depository institutions........................................................................................................................ $3,146 U.S. Treasury securities............................................................................................................................................................ 4,346 Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations........................................................................1.011 Obligations of States and political subdivisions in the United States.................................................................. 2,366 All other securities..................................................................................................................................................................... 228 Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell......................................................... 550 Loans, Total (excluding unearned income) ........................................................................................ 9,468 Less: Allowance for possible loan losses............................................................................................ 113 Loans. Net................................................................................................................................................................................. 9,355 Lease financing receivables................................................................................................................................................... None Bank premises, furniture and fixtures, and other assets representing bank premises............................ 638 Real estate owned other than bonk premises............................................................................................................... None Intangible assets....................................................................................................................................................................... None All other assets........................................................................................................ 393 TOTAL ASSETS............................................................................................................................................................................ 22,033 — LIABILITIES — Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations.............. Time and savings deposits of individuals, partnerships and corporations Deposits of United States Government.................................................................. Deposits of States and political subdivisions in the United States.............. All other deposits.............................................................................................................................................................. Certified and officers' checks......................................................................................................................................... Total Deposits..................................................................................................................................................................... Total demand deposits............................................................................................................................. 4,256 Total time and savings deposits............................................................................. 15 053 Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase............ Interest-bearing demand notes (note balances) issued to the U.S. Treasury and other liabilities for borrowed money...................................................................................................... Mortgage indebtedness and liability for capitalized leases.................................................... All other liabilities......................................................................................................................................... TOTAL LIABILITIES (excluding subordinated notes and debentures)...................................... Subordinated notes and debentures..................................................................................................... ...continued Manville A. Whitney BATTLE CREEK - Mr. Manville A. Whitney, 83, of 11227 44 Mile Rd.. Battle Creek, formerly of Dowling, died Sunday evening, July 24, 1983, at his home. He was born Sept. 23,1899 in Swansville, Pa., the son of William and Mary (Noyes) Whitney. He came to Michigan at an early age. He married Edna A. Gerber and she preceded him in death Feb. 17.1980. Mr. and Mrs. Whitney owned and operated Whitney Electric Service in Dowling from 1943 to 1963. She was the first licensed woman electrician in Michigan and the second in the nation. They sold the business to their son and moved to McMillan. Mich, where they operated the Whits End Motel, retiring in 1975 and moving to Battle Creek where they lived with their daughter. He was a member of the Hickory Corners Lodge 345 F&AM, Prudence Ncbles No. 366 OES, Elks Lodge of Newberry, Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 299 of Battle Creek. Club 27 and the PNA Chib of Battle Creek. Mr. Whitney is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Betty Jean Chase of Hastings, Mrs. Ward (Maxine) Scotsman of Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Yvonne Birman with whom he lived; two sons, Lynwood Whitney of Dowling and Stanley Whitney of Mill Lake; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Gertrude English of Madison, uhio, Mrs. Althea Maas of Parma, Ohio; Mrs. Georgia Layman of Ashtabula, Ohio, and Mrs'. Josephine Beech of Del Rae, Fla.; and one brother, Eugene Whitney of Astabula, Ohio. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 27 from the Shaw Funeral Home of Battle Creek. The Rev. Lynn Wagner officiated. Burial was in Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice or the Calhoun County Cancer Society. Consolidating domestic subsidiaries of the National Bank of Hastings in the state of Michigan at the close of business on June 30,1983 Statement of Resources and Liabilities Glenna F. (VanBlarcom) Coleman Area Obituaries into a ditch and came to rest in a hayfield Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Lehman Chapel, Shaw Funeral Home in Bellevue. The Rev. J. William Schoettle officiated. Burial will be in Assyria Cemetery. 3,773 13,665 41 • 1,694 None 136 ■ 19,309 . None None None 202 19,511 Preferred stock Common stock Dorothy A. Solomon_____ HASTINGS - Mrs. Dorothy A. Solomon, 59, of 12855 Valley Dr., Gun Lake, died Saturday, July 23, 1983, at Pennock Hospital. She was born in Detroit on Sept. 1, 1923, the daughter of Simon and Alice (Kiaver) Miersma. As a child, she lived in Detroit and Grand Rapids before moving to Kalamazoo ir 193s. She graduated from Kalamazoo Christian High School in 1941. She married Elroy Solomon on April 11, 1946. Her employment has included secretary for the Kalamazoo YMCA, the Kalamazoo Gazette for four years, secretary for several insurance companies in Kalamazoo and most recently as part-time secretary for Schondelmayer Insurance Agency of Hastings. She and her husband have lived in Kalamazoo, Minnesota, Ft. Wayne, Ind. and have lived at their Gun Lake home since 1971. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Ft. Wayne, Ind. Art Guild. Mrs. Solomon is survived by her husband, Elroy; two daughters. Mrs. David (Nancy) Smith of Scotts, and Mrs. Susan Hammond of Houston, Tex.; one son. Robert Solomon of Nashua. N.H.; five grandchildren; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Miersma of Jen.son; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Betty) Schipper and Mrs. Fred (Ruth) Hanko, both of Jenison, and Mrs. Vern (Lois) Herder of Kalamazoo; and one brother, Calvin Miersma of Shelbyville. She was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Miersma. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 27 at the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Willard H. Curtis of­ ficiated. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wedgwood Acres Christian Youth Home in Grand Rapids. Floyd R. LaLonde______ None Robert C. Hughes 450 500 1,572 Robert C. Hughes, 25, of 8224 W. Green St., Hastings, died Sunday at 2 p.m. at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Pastor Lester DeGroote officiated, with burial in Wilcox Cemetery. Hughes was born in Battle Creek, the son of Bernard and JoAnn (Lake) Hughes. He came to the Nashville area in 1962, attending Maple Valley schools. He drove a truck most of his working life, and his last employment was with the Murdock Forester Co. in Hastings. Hughes married the former Barbara Slocum on Aug. 16, 1980. He was a wellknown area bluegrass and country music singer, and sang with the Country Time Band for several years. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; one daughter, Wendi Sue; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hughes of Nashville; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Hughes of Bellevue; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Lake of Nashville; two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Vicki) Pullen of Olivet and Mrs. Ted (Lorie) Kopf of Hastings; two brothers, Dean Hughes of Nashville and Faron Hughes of Freeport. He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Hughes. Memorial contributions may be made to the Robert C. Hughes memorial fund. 2,522 22,033 — MEMORANDAAmounts outstanding as of report dote: Standby letters of credit, total................................................................................................................................ None Time certificates of deposit in denominations of $100,000 or more........................................................... None Other time deposits in amounts of $100,000 or more............................................................................................ None Average for 30 calendar days (or calendar month) ending with report date: TOTAL DEPOSITS.................................................................................................................................................................. 19,235 NOTE: $500,000 U.S. Government Securities in the foregoing statement are pledged to secure Public Deposits including $39,465.90 of the Treasurer of the State of Michigan as required by law. We, the undersigned directors attest the correct­ ness of this statement of resources and liabilities. We declare that it has been examined by us, and to the best of our knowledge and belief is true and correct. Directors ... Jack Echtinaw Robert W. Sherwood Donald L. Haywood Creek and Milford G Jones of Juneau, Alaska; a daughter, Mrs. James L. (R* Gwendolyn) Wright of 5650 Mud Lake Rd., Bellevue; stepdaughters, Mrs. Foster <Doris) Applegate and Mrs. Robert (Hazel) Cummins, both of Harlan. Ind., and Mrs. Aaron (Barbara) Applegate of Okemos; stepsons. David L Coleman of Port Huron, aiiu Joseph T. Coleman of Noti, Ore.; 12 grandchildren; 20 stepgrandchildren, 15 great - grandchildren, io great stepgrandchildren, sisters. Mrs. Leon R. (Zehia) Rose of Pontiac. Mrs. Russell (Mabel) Booher of Vermontville. Mrs. Harold (Edith) Benedict of Vemontville and Mrs Kenneth (Josephine) Cates of Charlotte, brothers. Kenneth G. Van­ Blarcom of Lady Lake, Fla. and Claude VanBlarcom of Vermontville. Officiating at the service was the Rev. Arthur R. Turner of the Baseline United Methodist Church and interment was in Union Cemetery, Lacey, Mich. Local arrangements were handled by the Lehman Chapel. Shaw Funeral Homes, Bellevue. None — EQUITY CAPITAL — No. Shares outstanding None.......................... (por value) No. shares authorized 90,000 No. shares outstanding 90,000 ............................................................. (par value) Surplus...................................................................................................................................................................................... Undivided profits and reserve for contingencies and other capital reserves TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL...................................................................................................... TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL.................................................................. BATTLE CREEK - Services for Glenna F. < VanBlarcom) Coleman. 77. of 327 Carpenter Dr.. Battle Creek, where held Wednesday. July 20, at 1:30 p.m., at the Basel;ne United Methodist Church, Bellevue. Mrs. Coleman died Sunday, July 17. in Leila Hospital. Battle Creek, where she had been a patient since Thursday. She was born in Sunfield and had been a resident of the Assyria area until 1957, when she moved to the Carpenter Drive address. She was an employee of the General Foods Corp, in the cafeteria and on the packaging line for 15 years. Several years ago. she was a director of the Old Assyria Center School and had been clerk for Assyria Township. She lormeriy was active in the Barry County and Assyria Center Extension groups and had been a 4-H leader. She was a member of the Baseline United Methodist Church and a circle in the church. Her first husband. Albert E. Jones, died in 1952. Surviving are her husband, Rolland W. Coleman; sons, Milburn C. Jones of Battle I, Marian K. Wurm. Cashier of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Con­ dition is true and correct to the best ot my know­ ledge and belief. Marian K. Wurm Joly 25, 1983 AMERICAN ★ TOP4O* i X X 10% Off ALL BOOKSand CHARTS Tuesday Only, August 2nd WITH CASEY KASEM X 5x X Owned & Operated by ... Carol Vandenberg x 11612 Chief Noonday Rd. • Gun Lake x OPEN: Mon.-Fri. SATURDAY 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. SUNDAY Noon to 4 p.m. WBCH ...Stereo 100™ 5 11 a.m. ■ 5:30 p.m. 8 Sat. 9:30 - 2 X XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Floyd R. LaLonde, 79 , 204 Maple St., Charlotte, formerly of Hastings, died Monday, July 25,1983 at the Lowell Medical Care Facility. He was born July 12,1904 in Northport, Ml. the son of Fred and Elizabeth (Gagnon) LaLonde. He married Margaret McCormick and they owned and operated a restaurant. He is survived by his wife, Margaret of Hastings; one sister, Dolly Folia; three step sons, James LaLonde of Virginia, Dwight LaLonda and Claud LaLonde, both of Hastings; three stepdaughters, Sharon Bell of Prospect, Ind., S.ieila Sottillie of Monroe and Mavoureen Williams of Hastings; one step granddaughter; 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Graveside services were held Thursday, July 28 at the West Carmel Cemetery near Charlotte. Rev. Arthur Salisbury officiated. Arrangements were by the Pray Funeral Home of Charlotte. Congressional help is needed in battle for gas price relief. Natural gas prices can be brought under control, but only with the help of Congress, the vice chairman of Consumers Power Company has testified before a U.S. House panel. James B. Falahee told Con­ gressmen that the utility is frus­ trated, because despite efforts to cushion the effect of price in­ creases to customers, gas costs continue to rise. ♦“Quite simply, we cannot cor­ rect the gas market problems without the help of you and your congressional colleagues," Falahee testified before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Com­ merce, Consumer and MonetaryAffairs. "Only you, through legis­ lation and pressure on regulators, can force producers to feel and respond to the pressures of the 'burner tip.’ ’’ Falahee blamed the problem largely on a deregulation law created to solve serious supply problems in the mid-1970’s. The law worked. But now it is insulat­ ing gas producers from the ef­ fects of— and having to respond to — lower demand for gas. Legislation is needed to restore the market forces of supply and demand that help keep prices reasonable, Falahee said. Falahee pointed out that Consumers Powers aggressive measures to cut costs can have only a limited effect. He said that 72 percent of the company’s gas rates reflect the actual cost of gas that suppliers charge Consumers Power. The cost of gas is ap­ proved by the federal govern­ ment and is outside the utility's direct control. Among the steps Falahee noted Consumers Power is using to combat rising prices are: —Aggressive participation in federal regulatory process, in­ cluding attempts to prevent importation of Algerian liquefied natural gas (LNC) by a supplier’s subsidiary. The federal govern­ ment has refused to cancel the import license. However, pres­ sure by Consumers Power and others led a governmental agency to order renegotiation of the LNC contract. The new tentative agreement that re­ James B. Falahee suited will save customers a sub­ stantial amount of money. — Negotiations with its sup­ pliers are having direct cost payoffs. One pipeline company, Panhandle Eastern, has agreed to educe its gas costs by about 13 percent. Another has renegotiat­ ed minimum bill tariffs that will save Consumers Power custo­ mers hundreds of millions of dollars over the nerrt two years. — Internal cost-cutting mea­ sures since 1978 have reduced the company's region employee levels by six percent. They have reduced by nearly 17 percent the per-customer cost of all region operations and maintenance activities. — The company has perform­ ed more than 100,000 home energy analyses for customers. Conservation suggestions which have been implemented are saving participants an average of SI00 annually. But the efforts are not enough, Falahee told Congressmen. "I urge you to join us in our difficult job, by facing squarely the responsibility for legislative reform.” he said. "Only you and your colleagues can provide the changes in the law which will pennit us to reduce, our mutual gas pricing problems.’' This advertisement is paid for by the shareholders of Consumers Power Company. 23-261-C �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. July 28. 1983, Page 9 Ever want to sponsor a softball team? 1st place leaders see lead shrink Ball four... Lee Baldwin, a member of the Hastings women's league All-Stars, takes ball four against the National Bank team of Hastings on Tuesday night. National Bank took a doubleheader from the Stars -T-2 and 10-2. The National Bank has won 10 of 12 games this summer, it's only losses coming against a team from Kalamazoo. (Bonner photo) HASTINGS BASEBALL LEAGUE NEWS Peewee League In the Peewee League action Wednesday, July 20, the Red Sox edged the Tigers 15-14, to clinch the league title. The leading hitters for the Red Sox were Jason Corstange, Trent Weller and John Norris, each with two singles; Jim Norman, a triple; Ted Wilder and Brian Sherry, each with a home run. The leading hitters for the Tigers were Scott Redman, a double and a grand slam home run; Tad Wattles, a single and a grand slam home run; and Matt Schaeffer had two hits. In the other Peewee League action Wed­ nesday, the Orioles ripped the Angels 23-13. The leading hitters for the Orioles were A. J. Purdum with three hits; Chris Richardson, a double, triple and a home run; Jesse Lyons and Chad Thuruent had three singles and a triple each; Paul Rose, two singles and two home runs. The Angels' leading hitters were Jason Larabee, a double, triple and a home run; Ty Wattles, three singles and a home run; Mike Cisler, two singles and a home run; Ryan Schmader had two singles, a triple and a home run; Casey Echtinaw, three hits. In the Peewee League action Monday, the Red Sox ripped the Angels 22-7. The leading hitters for the Red Sox were Ted Wilder a single, double and two hmeruns. John Bell two singles and two homeruns, Trent WeDer three singles and a double. Brian Shrry and Richard Tobias each with three singles. Ryan Schmader and Chris Youngs three hits for the losing Angels. In the other Peewee League ac­ tion Mon., the Orioles surpassed the Tigers 21-4. The Orioles leading hitters Jesse Lyons, Shawn Price, Davy Dilnoand Matt Hokanson all had a single. A.J. Purdeim and H.M. Murdock two singles each. Paul Rose a single, double and a homerun. The Tigers leading hitters were Tad Wattles a single and a homerun. Jim Toburen, Malt Brown, Matt Schaeffer. Tom Brighton. Scott Redman and Matt Miles all had singles. Cub League In Cub League action Wednesday, July 20, the Cardinals squeezed by the Angels in the last inning 9-8. The leading hitters for the Cardinals were Brad Warner, a single, and Todd Archer, a single and a home run. The leading hitters for the Angels were Jeff Baxter and Dave Fouty, each a single; Tom Vos, David Oom. two hits apiece; Brandan Wilder, a double; and Scott Hubbert with a home run. The Cardinals lead the five-game series 2-1 over the Angels. In Cub League action Monday, the Angels toe-up the Cardinals 19-7. The winning pit­ cher for the Angels was Tom Vos, the losing pitcher for the Cardinals was VictorConnor. The leading hitters for the Angels were Tom Vos. John Thompson, Ryan Nichol and Brian Redman, each had a single. Dave Fouty had two hits, John Maurer a single and ahomerun. David Oom a single and a triple, and John Garrett with three hits. The leading hitters for the Cardinals were Todd Archer and Brad Warner each a single. Clark Street a single and a triple. The Anels and Car­ dinals are tied 1-1 in the series. Connie Mack In the Connie Mack League, Hastings lost their first game to Delton 3-8. Hastings defeated Delton in the other two games 11-5 and 5-3. Hastings leading hitters in the first game were Greg Czinder with two hits; Gregg Shaeffer, a single; Todd Slater, an RBI single; and Jason Sixberry, an RBI double. The losing pitener for Hastings was Gregg Shaeffer, who walked four while striking out two. In the second game, Hastings ripped Delton, for 11 hits, to win 11-5. Hastings opened the second inning with eight runs to stay ahead for good. The leading hitters were Bob Gaskill, a double; Tom Clark, Jason Sixberry and Todd Slater, two hits apiece; Brad Tolles. Gregg Shaeffer, Mike McLean and Rich French, each with a single. The winning pitcher for Hastings was Mike McLean, who walked one and struck out four. In the third game, Hastings opened with four runs in the first inning to beat Delton 5-3. In the first inning, a walk to Gregg Shaeffer, and a single by Todd Slater came with one out, then Jason Sixberry’s double brought in two runs. Drew Howitt then hit a two-run homer to cap the four-run rally. The other leading hitters were Gregg Shaeffer, Ron Armour, Rich French and Tom Clark, each with a single; and Mike McLean added two hits. The winning pitcher for Hastings was George Sullivan; Mike McLean got the save. The Thornapple Valley Bikers held their weekly Tuesday night time trials. The results: MikeO’Donnel (26:07), John Crane (28:02) and Len Standler (30:30). Five miles — Jamie Henion (14:53). The next time trails will be held August 2 at 7:30 on M-79 one quarter mile east of M-37. Elks GOLF LEAGUE Division A standings G & G Pork Farm 10-3 Hooks 8-5 Fiberglass A 7-5 Cappons Oil 7-6 Moose 5-7 Julie Burchett of Hastings earned the title "1983 Michigan Quarter Horse Association Queen” at the Mt. Pleasant Quarter Horse Show on Saturday, July 9. Altogether four young women were on hand, demonstrating their horsemanship skills, knowledge of breed history and husbandry, and poise. It was a very close contest, culminating in an exuberant coronation party Saturday evening. In October, Miss Burchett, a Findlay College junior, will represent the 2000 member-strong MQHA at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress in Columbus, Ohio. The title of "Congress Queen," one of the most prestigious in the Quarter Horse in­ dustry, is currently held by Kathy Stout, 1981 MQHA Queen. Julie,majoring in equestrian studies and business administration, plans a career in the horse industry after graduation. THORNAPPLE VALLEY \Bikers FAMILY RIDES...THUESDAY • THU RS. Leaving from Hastings High School at 6:30 p.m. Everyone invited...bring your kids! THURSDAY, JULY 28... Local (approx. 10 mi.) SATURDAY, JULY 30... Doster SUNDAY, JULY 31... in the Hastings mens league anu one in the womens league. One of the mens teams is 80 per cent Fiberglass employees. "We feel it is part of every company’s responsibility to give something back to a community," says Baum in explaining the company's reasoning. "Even though our product line doesn’t directly serve the community, we still feel it is important to take an active part in the community.” A third reason for sponsoring a softball team is offered from George Swanson, spokesman for the Moose Lodge of Hastings. He says the Moose has been sponsoring teams for 10 years out of it’s civic affairs fund. That fund, which includes sponsorship of many things besides softball teams, will sponsor teams as long as the program breaks even, says Swanson. "If we didn't think sponsoring teams was important we would spend the money somewhere else,” he concludes. Naturally a final reason for sponsoring a team is simply for the fun of it And this is the rationalism behind the thinkir^ of Dutch Cappon of Cappon Oil. Cappon's has spon­ sored a team for almost seven years savs Dutch. "it's a good, clean sport and its fun to play,” says Dutch. “My wife and I watch whenever we can. Win or lose we just like to have a lot of fun." That's probably one thing that George Steinbrenner can’t say. Earn trip Members of the Hostings varsity cheerleading squad that participated in the United States Cheerleading Association Camp at Central Michigan. (Clockwise from left): Dawn Willis, Suzie Francik, Gina Frantz, Cindy Collins. Stacy Shepler and Carleen Blockburn (center). The girls earned six ribbons, two plaques and two certificates and a trip to the grand nationals in Lansing, August 17-20. Suzie Qualified as an individual in the outstanding cheerleader and singing talent ivisions. (Banner photo) Division B standings American Legion 10-3 Hotel 8-4 Hastings Mutual 6-6 Superette 5-5 Larabee Const. 5-6 Fiberglass B 5-8 up -n- AT'M Division C standings Lewis Realty 9-2 J&J Auto Care 7-5 Art Meade Auto 3-9 Non-Runners 2-11 Weight Train 0-12 W Hastings girl wins crown in horse show 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Ride (min. 20 mi.) 2:00 p.m. Bellevue (55 mi.) FIRST FLIGHT ... D Storrs 102. B. Carlton 140. P. Edwards 154 J. Flood 139. A. Francik 88. J. Cohoon 55. S. Shriver 133. B. Tossavo 107. L. Gasper 126. L. Hamp 169. P Burkey 120. T. Turkal 79. M. McKay 96. J. Carpenter 99. E. McKeough 149. G. Storrs 119. SECOND FLIGHT ... V. Cowell 132. W. Hamman 108. J. Harrington 130. G. Sheldon 142. A. Mulford 145. W.-Wyngarden 151. J. Plonk 116. F. Anderson 155. L. Englehort 62. D. Hamman 126. D. Fedewa 144. H Wilson 92. E. Lewis 114. R. Newton 110. M. Myers 114, L. VanGeison 172 SPECIAL EVENTS Best Poker: P Edwards 6 4's. A. Francik 6-5‘s. A. Mulford 6-6’s, M. Myers 6-5's G & G Pork Farms and the American Legion both saw their respective leads chopped in action in Division A and Division B play in the Hastings mens softball league. Lewis Realty remained comfortably atop Division C. The Pork Farm hung on to beat the American Legion 8-5. Tom Warner had three hits to lead the Porkers while Bill Miller added a homer and Hal Gray had two singles. Mark Keeler, Don Fox and Don Slocum had two hits for the American Legion. The Moose knocked off Fiberglass A 7-1. Chuck Heacock had two hits for the winners, who scored four runs in the seventh to wrap up the game. Fiberglass could manage only four hits in the game. Cappons pulled the major upset of the week when they stunned the Porkers 6-2. Cappons scored three runs in the first in­ cluding a double by Dave Reardon. Tim Newsted had a triple for Cappons. Tom Leh­ man had two hits for G & G Pork Farms. G & G, now 10-3, currently has a two game lead over Hooks, and a two and a half game lead over Fiberglass A. Lewis Realty handed the American Legion its second loss of the week, this one a 3-2 decision. The American Legion (10-3) saw its lead reduced to one and a half games over the Hotel (8-1). Rick Rizor had two hits to lead Lewis Realty while John Tobias had two hits for the Legion. Hastings Mutual reached the .500 mark with a 7-0 blanking of the Non-Runners. Mutual also beat Fiberglass B 6-2. Leading Mutual in the win over Fiberglass were Bob Whitlock and Ray Rose with three hits each. For Fiberglass, Wayne Wright had two hits. Even George Steinbrenner had to start somewhere. For those of you who have an extra $1,000 slashed away and would like to spend it like a real entrepreneur, how about buying, correction sponsoring, a softball team? Look at the advantages You could spend anywhere from $175 — $400 for an entry fee, buy a brand new set of uniforms for another $700, maybe even sink another $200 — $400 into weekend tournaments, and then sit back and write it off as advertising expenses. You might even get yourself on ‘Real People.' But seriously, why would somebody want to sponsor a softball team? The reasons appear to be as varied as the types of softball bats on the market. A random sampling of several Barry County businesses and organizations which sponsor mens, womens, or coed teams shows each with its own reason for spon­ soring a team or teams. For example, it’s a well-known fact within the sport that some softball teams, well, they like to partake of certain alcoholic beverages after ballgames. Thus bars are likely candidates for sponsoring teams. No exception to that rule is the Shamrock Bar in Freeport. Ouner Jon Stowell sponsors a mens fastpitch team, a co­ ed team and a womens team. He has no illusions as to what that does for his business. “Summer is my busiest time," he admits. "I’m sure I make my money back. Bes’des, I like to keep the league going and in town." Since ballplayers with the name SHAMROCK tatooed across their chests usually play ball in weekend tournaments all over the area, Stowell says that can’t hurt business either. “Our teams plays in a lot of weekend tournaments I’m sure that helps too,” he says. “If somebody sees our shirts somewhere, and are in the area, they’ll stop in for a drink. "Every little bit helps.” More light on why anybody would want to sponsor a team can be shed by Larry Baum of Hastings Fiberglass. He says its simply because several Fiberglass employees wanted to play. Fiberglass currently sponsors two teams Women’s League Standings Sclulutt. Thornapple Bikers hold time trials Here’s why you should by Steve Vedder L Gb Vital* 1....................................... 7 2 Women of the Moose.............. 5 3 Hostings City Bank Mdlv.).... 542 True Value.................................... 4 5 3 Medical Core................................ 2 7 5 Merchants.................................... I____ 8 6 Hours J^gaDayl National Bonk............................. 10 2 — Notional Bank won first holf of league now plays in separate brocket. Resorts frwe Monday, My 25: City Bank................... 10 True Value.................... 0 Women of the Moose 16 Medical Core................ 7 Vitale's........................ 13 Merchants.................... 2 Rtsefa Teesday, My 26: National Bank............. 7 Natio' I Bonk............ 10 Hastings All-Stars.... 2 All-Star......................... 2 Beam Aeprst 1: fcOI- Women of the Moose vs. True Value 7:10... Medical Care vs. Vitale's •JO... Merchants vs. City Bank •JO— True Value vs. Women of the Moose Guam August 2: fcOO— Medical Care vs. City Bank 7:10-. Vitale's vs. Moose •JO... True Value vs. Merchants Seniors.., Class of'84 OUR FREE Gin TO YOU! If you are still undecided as to where you ar* going to have that all important Senior Portrait sitting done...why not consider White's of Hastings. We specialize in senior portraiture and offer quality rt*aftsmanship. os well as competotive prices. We ore here o serve Hostings Students, as well as Middleville. Maple Vo ley. 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Member FDIC The Hastings Banner 948-8051 All deposits Insured up to ‘100,000’" 511 \ - �The Hastings Banner—Thursday, July 28. 1983, Page 10 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE Premixi located at: 3845 De­ vin* Rd.. Nashville. Michigan. The real estate mortgage given by VENOLA J. FlGEL. for­ merly Venolo J. Cornell, a woman, to Comerica Bank ■ Battle Creek, successor in inter­ est to ond formerly known as SNB Bank and Trust, ond formerly Security National Bank of Battle Creek, under dote of April 14, 1978. as recorded Moy 5. 1978. in Liber 235, on page 855 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Mich­ igan, is In default. The amount claimed to be due thereon is $29,598.54. together with interest at the rate of 8.5% per annum from July 7, 1983. NOW. THEREFORE, notice Is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said Mortgage and the statutes in such case mode ond provided, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the promises describ­ ed herein at public auction at the front entry to the Barry Courtly Building, 220 Court Street. Has­ tings, Michigan, on th* 16th day of August, 1983. at 2:30 o'dock in the afternoon for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due on soid Mortgage together with the legal costs ond charges of sale including the statutory attorney foe. The premises to be sold at said sale are situated In the Township of Castleton, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and fully described os follows, towit: Beginning 40 rods North of the Southwest comer of Section 33. T3N, R7W. there* East 229 feet: thence South 200 feet; thence West 225 feet to a point 200 feet South of th* ploc* of beginning; thence North to place of begin­ ning. being in Castleton Town­ ship. Barry County. Michigan. Subject to Oil and Gas Lease re­ corded in Liber 266 on page 264. Subject to Oil and Gas Lease re­ corded in Liber 334 on page 197 and assigned to Pon American Petroleum Corp, in Liber 340 on page 469. The period of time allowed for redemption Is six (6) months from the date of said sale. Dated: July 9. 1983 COMERICA BANK-BATTLE CREW Successor In interest to Security National Bank of Battle Creek By: Vern J. Stoffel, Jr. Its: Attorney 265 Capital Avenue Northeast Battle Creek. Ml 49017 Phone:(616)962-3545 0-4 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage mode the 21 st day of Aug­ ust, 1974, by Lenay A. Hubbert, KNA Lenay A. Cooper; os mort­ gagors. to the United Stales of America, as mortgagee, and re­ corded on August 21. 1974, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Liber 220 of mort­ gages on pages 870-873; on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid at the date of this Notice fifteen thous­ and, nine hundred eighteen and 64/100 dollars ($15,918.64) prin­ cipal and six hundred twentytwo and 84/100 dollars ($622.84) interest; no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt, or any part of ttw debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in soid mort­ gage having become operative by reason of such default: NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on August 18, 1983. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the east front door of the Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amounts due ond unpaid ufon said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges of sale provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands ond prem­ ises in said mortgage mention­ ed and described, as follows, to-wit: That property located in Barry County in the State of Michigan, lot 6 of Block 11 of Daniel Striker’s Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, Barry County, Michigan. The redemption period will be six months from the time of such sale. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid at the foreclosure sal* plus 9% interest and any unpo'd encumbrances on the property from dot* of sale, dated July 7. 1983. For addition­ al Information, pleas* contact: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through Formers Home Administration, Room 209. 1405 South Harrison Rood. East Lan­ sing. Michigan 43823, Mortgagee. (7-28) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 82-586-DO RONALD W. HINKLE. Plaintiff, vs JUDITH L. HINKLE. Defendant. Richard H. Shaw (P20304) Attorney for Plaintiff On the 11 th day of Novembci. 1982, on oction was filed by Ronold W. Hinkle. Plaintiff, against Judith I. Hinkle, Defendant, in this Court being that of divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. Judith L. Hinkle, shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by low on or before the 28lh day of September, 1983. Failure to com­ ply with this Order will result in a Judgement by Default against such Defendant for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. Dated:July 13. 1983 HUDSON E. DEMING. Circuit Judge Drafted By: Richard H. Shaw (P2O3O4) Attorney for Plaintiff Siegel. Hudson. Ge*. Show & Fisher. 215 South Church Street nestings, Michigan 49058 8-11 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY PROBATE COURT — JUVENILE DIVISION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ONHCJUHNG Cos* No. 2603 TO: NEIL W. FRANDSEN IN THE MATTER OF: Juvenil* File 2603. A petition has been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on August 16, 1983 at 2:00 p.m. in th* Probate Courtroom. 220 W. Court St., Hastings. Ml 49058. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Neil W. Frondsen personally ap­ pear before the court at the time and place stated above. July 21. 1983 RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN, Judge of Probate 7-28 raminai NOTICE " FOR =================== SPECIAL ELECTION MOHD»Y, SEPTEMBER 12,1983 NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF Hastings Area School District STATE OF MICHIGAN TO THE QUUF1ED ELECTORS OF SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT: The election I* being held to vote on the following: PROPOSITION 1 GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed again­ st all taxable property in the Hastings Area School District, Counties of Barry and Calhoun, Michigan, be increased by up to a total of two and four thousand three hundred and five ten thousandths ($2.4305) dollars (2.4305 mills) per one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars of the state equalized valuation of all taxable property In the School District for the purpose of providing funds to meet general operating expenses of the School District for a period of four (4) years, the years 1983 through 1986), both inclusive? PROPOSITION II GENERAL OPERTING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed again­ st all taxable property in the Hastings Area School District, Counties of Barry and Calhoun, Michigan, be increased by two and six thousand seven hundred ond twenty eight ten thousandths ($2.6728) dollars (2.6728 mills) per one thou­ sand ($1,000.00) dollars of the state equalized valuation of all taxable property in the School district for the purposes of providing funds to meet general oper­ ating expenses to reduce student-teacher class size ratios to twenty-five (25) to one (1) in the School District for a period of four (4) years, the years 1983 through 1986, both inclusive? LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION The last day or which parsons may register with the Township Clerk (s) sr City Cloth to vote is AUGUST 15, 1983. Persons registering after 5:00 o'clock p.m., on said day NOT ELIGIBLE to vote. Persons planning to register must determine when the City and Town­ ship Cloths' offices wNI be open for registration. This Notice Is given by order off the Board off Education of Hastings Area School District, Michigan DATED JULY 28,1983 Judfth A. Lenz, Secretary, Board of Education PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROP­ ERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWN­ SHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Supervisor of the Township has reported to the Townsnip Board ond filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public exam­ ination a special assessment roll prepared by him covering all properties within the OAK DRIVE IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. Said assessment roil has been prepared for the pur pose of assessing the costs of paving Oak Drive from *he west line ol lol No. 89 of Hughes Park Plat along the existing roodbed east through Lot No. 89 ol that Plat, thence northerly along Ook Drive to its terminus which is a loop passing through Lots No. 2 and No. 3 of the Plat, for a center line distance of 2.400 feel, the placement ol a raised bituminous curb along 1.800 feel of the roodway. and the establishment of catch basins ond underground drainage at the curve on South Point Drive ot 11095. 11197. ond 11313 Ook Drive within the Plot. Said pro­ posed improvement is more par­ ticularly shown on the plans on file with the Township Clerk, the total amount of the special assessment has been set al $30,000. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE (hot the Supervisor has further reported that the assess­ ment against each parcel of land within the aforementioned district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of lond in said dis­ trict as the benefit to such parcel of land bears to the total bene­ fit to all parcels of land in said district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE Township Board will meet ot the Township Hall at 10115 South Norris Road within th* Township on Wednesday. August 10. 1983, ot 7:30 o'clock p.m. for the purpose of review­ ing said special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The special assessment roll may be examined at lhe office of the Township Clerk dur­ ing regular business hours of regular business days at said Township Hall until the time of said hearing and it may further be examined at the hearing. Any person objecting to said special assessment roll shall file his objection thereto in writing with the Township Clerk before the close of soid hearing or with­ in such other time as the Town­ ship Board may grant. JAN ARNOLD. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 616/623-2664 (8-4) Default having been made in the conditions ol o certain mort­ gage mode 23rd day of March, 1973. by William H. Frost ond Joanne M. Frost, husband and wife, ond assumed by Richard W Knauss. jr.. and Dianna J. Knauss. husband and wile; as mortgagors, to the United Slates of Amerca. os mortgagee, and recorded on March 23. 1973 in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Liber 214 of mortgages on pages 250-253. AND a certain mortgage mode •he 30th day of July. 1980 by Richard W. Knauss & Dianna J. Knauss. husband and wife, os mortgagors, to the United States of America, as mort­ gagee. and recorded on July 30. 1980, in the Office of the Regis­ ter of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Liber 245 of mort­ gages on pages 935-938; on which mortgages there ore claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this Notice thirty-six thousand. ninety-eight ond 37/100 Dollars ($36,098.37) principal ond seven thousand, one hundred, fifty-six ond 31/ 100 Dollars ($7,156.31) interest; no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover th* debt, or any port of the debt, secured by said mortgages, ond the power of sole contained in said mortgages having become operative by reason of such default: NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on August 25. 1983. at 10 o’clock in lhe forenoon at the east door of the courthouse in Hastings. Michi­ gan being the place fot holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, ot public sale, for lhe purpose ol satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgages, together with the legal costs and charges of sale provided by low and in said mortgages, the lands ond premises in said mortgages mentioned and described, os follows, to wit: That property located in Barry County, in the Slate of Michigan. Lof 30 of the Middleville Downs Addition #2, Village of Middle­ ville, Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plot thereof. Barry County Records. The redemption period will h* six months from the time of such sale. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid at th* fore­ closure sale plus interest and any unpaid encumbrances on the property from date of sale, dated July 14. 198?. For addition­ al information, please contact: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through Farmers Home Administration. Room 209, 1405 South Harrison Road. East Lansing. Michigan 48823, mortgagee. (8-4) CITY OF HASTINGS Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that a public hearing Mill be held on Monday, August 8, 1983, at 7:45 p.m. at the Council Chambers, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan, on the adoption of the follow­ ing amendment to the Zoning Ordinance: Ordinance No. 179, an Amendment to Article XII, Division 3, R-S Suburban Residential District, Section 3.170 and 3.171; Division 4 R-l One-Family Residential District, Section 3.180 and 3.181; Division 5, R-2 One-Family Residential District, Section 3.190 and 3.191 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hastings, Adopted 1970. Permitted and prohibited uses. This notice is given pursuant to the provisions . ’Act 207, Public Acts of 1921 as amended. Sharon Vickery City Clerk Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Tusday, August 16, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan, Phone No. 945-2468. The meeting is to consider the application of James Brown to erect a 20 ft. x 24 ft. wide roof over loading area located at 117 W. State St. Said rear yard does not conform to the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.142. Also to consider the application of Joseph T. Zurad Jr. to erect a house on Benson St. Lot 30, of Hardenforffs Addition. Said lot does not con­ form to the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.193. Also to consider the application of Michael Hawthorne to repair existing dwelling a* 217 W. Blair St. This does not conform to the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.686. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the office, of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery City Clerk — BLUE DIVISION — Hastings Country Club Monday night Golf League PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN NTKE If INPDM If BMGHNS NILMNCS MNIMCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROP­ ERTY OWNERS OF PPAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that th* Prairieville Township Board has adopted a DANGEROUb BUILD­ INGS ORDINANCE, beingOrdinonce No. 30 of the Prairieville Township Ordinances, which or­ dinance. by way c. summary, contains the following provi­ sions: 1. Title. Section I of the Ordin­ ance gives the ordinance th* name of "PRAIRIEVILLE TOWN­ SHIP DANGEROUS BUILDINGS ORDINANCE". 2. Deflattfoa*. Section II of th* Ordinance defines th* term "dangerous building" and lists nine defects which shall be deemed to constitute a "danger­ ous building". ■aiMag. Section III ol the Ordin­ ance provides that it shall be un­ lawful for any owner or agent thereof to keep or maintain any building or part thereof which is a dangerous building as defined in the Ordinance. tie*. Seciton IV of the Ordinance sets forth the parlies to be serv­ ed notice and th* procedure to be followed in giving notice when the whole or any part of any building or structure is found to be in a dangerous condition. 5. Neerto Before N«mM Of* fleer. Section V provides for the appointment ol a Hearing Of­ ficer under this Ordinance. This section further provides for the holding of a hearing by the Hear­ ing Officer to take the testimony of all interested parties, make a determination as to whether a building or structure should be demolished or otherwise be made safe, and issue on order regarding same. This section fur­ ther provides that the Hearing Officer shall file a report of his findings ond o copy of his order with the Township Board if the owner or party of interest fails to appear or refuses to comply with the order. hon VI of th* Ordinance provides for notice of hearing and a hear­ ing to be conducted by the Town­ ship Board upon receiving the findings and order of the Hear­ ing Officer. This section further makes provision for the Town­ ship Board to either approve, disapprove or modify said order. Ordinance provides for th* Township contracting for the demolition or making safe of a dangerous building upon the failure or refusal of a party to comply with the decision of th* Township Board, and for th* cost of such demolition or re­ pair to be paid by the owner or party in interest in whose name the property appears upon th* last local tax assessment records of the Township or for said sum to be added to the next roll of the Township and collected In lhe same manner as provided for the collection of general tax** by the Township. 8. AppeeL Section VIII of the Ordinance provides that an appeal of the Township Board's decision may be token to the Barry County Circui* Court within 20 days after the date of such decision. MATCH RESULTS 7/25: Mathews 41-4, Goodyear 58-0: Gillespie 56-4. Rugg 61-0; McGinnis46-4. Jar­ man 54-0; Nitz 42-4, Goodyear 58-0; Mathews 41-4, Coleman 44-0; Jacobs 43-4. Colemun 44-0; Fluke 46-4. Gillespie57-0; Sutherland39-4, Fluke46-0. STANDINGS: Fluke 12. Jarmon 12. Rugg 12. Jacobs 11. Stanley 11. Nitz 10. Coleman 12. Suther­ land 11. McGinnis 12. Cove 9. Mathews 9. Good­ year 11, Gillespie 9. Ketchum 11, O'Connor 10. Warner 8. Dunham 8. Gahan 8. PAIRING FOR 8/01 - FRONT NINE: Warner vs. Rugg. Dunham v». Fluke, McGinnis vs. Jacobs. Nitz vs. Colemon, Jarman vs. Stanley. Goodyear vs. Gahan. Gillespie vs. Ketchum. O'Connor vs. Cove. Sutherland vs. Mathews. POSTPONED MATCHES: Goodyear vs. Cove. Dunhom vs. Malhews. Ketchum vs. Warner. Cove vs. Jacobs. Gahan vs. Mathews. Gahan vs. O'Con­ nor. Gillespie vs. Nitz. Sutherland vs. Gillespie. Dunham vs. Warner. Dunham vs. Stanley. Cove vs. Warner. Gahan vs. Dunham Gahan vs. NHz. Gillespie vs. Mathews, O’Connoi vs. Warner. 9. Secerieg Prwohes Afaiast Casaai latry- Section IX of the Ordinance sets forth th* circum­ stances ond procedure that may be followed where an immediate serious danger exists to the public where a va­ cant building or structure is left open to casual entry. This sec­ tion provides for notice and hearing regarding the same ond for entry by the Township, upon order of the Hearing Officer, upon said premises to secure said premises from casual entry. This section further provides for the cost of such work to be paid by the property owner. 10. Burel. Section X of th* Ordinance repeals all ordinan­ ces or ports of ordinances in con­ flict therewith. 11. Effect** Date. Section XI provides that this Ordinance shall take effect on the 29th day of July. 1983. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that soid Ordinance was adopted by th* Prairieville Township Board at its meeting held on Wednesday, July 13,1983. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of this Ordin­ ance has been posted at the Prairieville Township Hall lo­ cated at 10115 South Norris Rood within the Township within the seven days preceding the pub­ lication of the wlthir. notice for public examination ond that said Ordinance may be inspected or purchased at the office of the Township Clerk at the address set forth below during regular business hours of regular work­ ing days following th* date of the within publication. JANETTE ARNOLD. Clerk PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Rood Delton, Michigan 49046 616/623-2664 7-28 WODCEOfOmAMSAU Default having been made in the terms of a mortgage mode by HAROLD D. MESLER AND BARBARA J. MESLER, his wife to MANUFACTURERS HANOVER MORTGAGE CORPORATION dated April 6, 1981 and recorded April 13. 1981, in Liber 248, Page 315. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date thereof for principal and interest the sum of $35,352.44. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage ond pursuant to the statute in such case provided, notice Is hereby given that on the 12fh day of August 1983, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot Kblic auction to the highest Ider at th* East door entrance to the Court Housn in Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, that being th* place where the Cir­ cuit Court of said County is held, of the premies described in said mortgage, or so much as may bo necessary to pay the amount due with Interest at 14 percent per annum and all legal costs and charges. Said premises are located in the City of Hostings. Barry County, Michigan, and are des­ cribed as: Lot II, Block 11 of Lincoln Park Addition, to th* City of Hostings. Barry Co., MJ., as recorded in Liber 1 of Plots. Page 55. The redemption period is six months from the time of sale. Dated: June 30. 1983 LEITHAUSER AND LEITHAUSER, P.C. 18301 E. 8 Mile Rd., Suite215 East Det. .sit, Ml. 48021 -3263 771-6010 Attorneys for Mortgagee MANUFACTURERS HANOVER MORTGAGE CORPORATION, mortgagee M ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS RECEIPT OF BIDS The Village of Woodland will receive separate sealed Bids for Installation of Slotted Drain Pipe - South Main at the Village Hall. N. Main, Woodland. Michigan 48897 until 7:00 p.m., local time, on Monday, August 8, 1983, ot which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. SCOPE OF PftOJECT Estimated quantities of the major items of work for which bids are being requested are as follows: 20 Feet 12" Armco Hel-Cor. Pipe 120 Feet 12" Armco Slotted Drain Pipe OBTAINING DOCUMENTS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Annual Fiscal Report Availability The Annual Local Unit Fiscal Report for Prairieville Township for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1983 is available for public inspection at the office of the Township Clerk, 10115 South Norris Road, in the village of Prairieville, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Janette Arnold, Township Clerk Prairieville Township Contract Documents may be secured for bidding at the office of Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc., 820 N. Washington, Lansing, Michigan 48906, at no charge. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS No Bidder may withdraw his proposal for a period of 45 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS The Village of Woodland reserves the right to waive any irregularities and to reject any and all bids. Nancy Stowell Village Clerk Woodland, Michigan — GREEN DIVISION — MATCH RESULTS 7/25: Archer 50-2. Birke 59-2: Kennedy 47-2. Wood 51 -2. Loltus 49-4, Bottcher 61 • 0; Willison 45-4. Dawe 46-0: Dawe 46-4. Bottcher 61-0. Dorman 47-4. Rohde 52-0; Doty 55-4, Moore 50-0: Beduhn 57-4, Morey 53-0; Panfil 45-3, Flora 59 I. STANDINGS Willison 12. Doty 10. Cook 10. Morey 12. Bottcher 11. Kennedy 12. Dawe 11. Rohde 12. Archer 12. Dorman 11. Loltus 12. Birke 9. Paniil 11. Cleveland 10. Wood 9. Moore 12. Flora 11. Beduhn 7. PAIRING FOR 8/01 FRONT NINE; Cleveland vs. Doty. Kennedy vs. Panfil, Willison vs. Beduhn. Rohde vs. Birke. Dawe vs. Wood, Dorman vs. Loftus. Moore vs. Cook. Bottcher vs. Morey. Flofa vs. Archer. POSTPONED MATCHES: Cleveland vs. Beduhn. Cook vs. Beduhn. Birke vs. Dawe. Doty vs. Birke. Beduhn vs. Doty. Beduhn vs. Flora. Dorman vs. Wood. Cook vs. Cleveland. Birke vs. Bottcher. Wood vs. Panfil. Beduhn vs. Wood. — GOLD DIVISION — MATCH RESULTS 7/25: Fisher 34-4. Williams 420; Cotter 40-3, Lang 43-1; Holman 42-3, Youngs 441; Ainslie 39-4. Hamaty 40-0; Hamaty 40-2, Ironside 37-2; Fisher 34-4, Foster 45-0; Vanderveen 40-4, Williams 42-0; Farrell 41-4, Krueger 39-0. Ironside 37-4. Miller 41-0; Stack 44-4, Hoke49-0. STANDINGS: Ironside 11. Stock 11, Vanderveen 11. Chase 10, Fisher 9. Hamaty 11 Miller 12. Krue­ ger 11. Farrell 8. Holman 10. Ainslie 10. Youngs 9, Lang 10. Hoke 11. Foster 9, Cotter 8. Williams 9. Lurenger2. PAIRING FOR 8/01 - BACK NINE: Fisher vs. Hol­ man, Vanderveen vs. Hoke. Ironside vs. Krueger. Long vs. Chase. Miller vs. Williams, Colter vs. Ainslie. Youngs vs. Foster. Hamaty vs. Farrell, Stock vs. lorenger. POSTPONED MATCHES: Lorenger vs. Hamaty. Lorenger vs. Cotter, Lorenger vs. Farrell. Fisher vs. Cotter, Cotter vs. Farrell. Foster vs. Krueger. Hol­ man vs. Hoke. Farrell vs. Fisher. Ainslie vs. Loren­ ger. Williams vs. Farrell. Youngs vs. Lorenger. Lorenger vs. Chase. Lorenger vs. Foster, Fisher vs. Lorenger. Cotter vs. Williams. Vanderveen vs. Lorenger. Chase vs. Ironside. Holman vs. Lorenger, Ainslie vs. Lang, Williams vs. Foster. Youngs vs. Long. Stack vs. Youngs. — RED DIVISION— MATCH RESULTS 7/25: Steury 55-2, Perry 44-2: Bacon 56-3, Siegel 63-1; Baxter 51-4. Surke 49-0: Rothfuss 43-4. McMillan 44-0; Ziegler 56-3, Hopkins 48-1; Lawrence 41-4, Hollister 50-0; Stonlake 48-2. Hall 44-2: Rothfuss 43-4, Lubieniecki 47-0; Havens 47-4, Lubieniecki 47-0. STANDINGS: Hopkins 12. McMillon 12, Havens 12. Lawrence 11. Baxter 12, Hall 11, Hollister 10. Burke 12. Jacobs 10. Steury 11. Siegel 11. Lubieniecki 10, Ziegler 12, Rothfuss 8, Perry 11, Stonlake 9, Bacon 9. Sullivan 6. PAIRING FOR 8/01 - FRONT NINE: Sullivan vs. Burke, Lawrence vs. Hopkins. Rothfuss vs. Siegel, Havens vs. Perry, McMillan vs. Hollister, Lubieniec­ ki vs. Stonlake, Baxter vs. Jacobs, Hall vs. Bacon, Ziegler vs. Steury. POSTPONED MATCHES: Steury vs. Rothfuss. Sullivan vs. Hollister, Lawrence vs. Rothfuss. Jacobs vs. Siegel. Bacon vs. Sullivan, Rothfuss vs. Sullivan, Sullivan vs. Lubieniecki, Lubieniecki vs. Bacon. Jacobs vs. Sullivan, Hollister vs. Bacon, Hall vs. Rothfuss. — SILVER DIVISION MATCH RESULTS 7/25: Czinder 40-3, Miller 39-1; Hahn 41-4. Peuroch 38-0; Begg 40-2, Peuroch 38-2; Miller 42-4. Hoekstra 45-0: Hahn 41-4, Hoekstra 450: Vanport Fleet 46-4. Mogg 47-0; Jarvis 52-4, Beyer 41-0. STANDINGS: Czinder 10, Weller 11. Beyer 12. Keller 11. Jarvis 11. Mogg 10. Miller 9. Bellgroph 9. Peuroch 10. Vanport Fleet 11. Miller 9. Hahn 9, Corrigan 8, Darrow 7, Hoekstra 10, Begg 8. Shaw 5. Wallin 4. PAIRING FOR 8/01 ■ BACK NINE: Hohn vs. Shaw. Begg vs. Bellgraph, Miller vs. Beyer. Mogg vs. Miller. Hoekstra vs. Peuroch. Vanport Fleet vs. Darrow, Weller vs. Keller. Corrigan vs. Jarvis, Wallin vs. Czinder. POSTPONED MATCHES: Czinder vs. Miller. Begg vs. Hahn. Begg vs. Miller. Miller vs. Hoekstra, Shaw vs. Miller, Shaw vs. Wallin, Shaw vs. Bellgraph. Jarvis vs. Hahn, Darrow vs. Begg. Darrow vs. Wollin, Beyer vs. Shaw. Wallin vs. Weller. Wallin vs. Miller, Hoekstra vs. Wallin. Vanport Fleet vs. Peuroch, Begg vs. Corrigan. Keller vs. Hahn, Miller vs. Corrigan, Shaw ys. Czinder. .Show vs. Weller. Shaw vs. Mogg, Derrow vs. Mogg. Darrow vs. Bellgraph. Darrow vs. Corrigan, Wallin vs. Corrigan, Wallin v». Peuroch. Wallin vs. Bellgroph. — WHITE DIVISION — / AAATCH RESULTS 7/25: Bqop 39-4. Fuller 47-0: Burkholder 42-4, Colbry 55-0; Gardner 44-4. Nolan 66-0: Ellis 49-4, Johnson 62-0. STANDINGS: Gardner 11. Ellis 11. Fuller 11. Col­ bry 10. Burkholder 7, Boop 9, Toburen 7. Johnson 12. losty 7. Nolan 7. PAIRING FOR 8/01 • BACK NINE: Gardner vs. Burkholder. Toburen vs. Colbry, Ellis vs. Boop. Nolan vs. Fuller, losty vs. Johnson. POSTPONED MATCHES: Booo vs. Burkholder. Nolan vs. Burkholder. Nolan vs. Ellis, Burkholder vs. Toburen. Toburen vs. Nolan. Toburen vs. Gard­ ner, losty vs. Burkholder. Boop vs. losty. Nolan vs. losty. Colbry vs. Nolan. Burkholder vs. Fuller. Toburen vs. Boop. losty vs. Colbry. losty vs. Toburen. �The Hostings Banner— Thursday. July 28. 1983, Page 11 Ben Markley to appear at Nashville Baptist Ben Markley, an accomplished and ver­ satile singer, will appear at the 11 a.m. service Sunday. July 31 at the Nashville Baptist Church. The public is cordially in­ vited to attend. During the past 10 years, he has performed in more than 2,500 concerts coast to coast. Markley has recorded with orchestras in London and Los Angeles under the direction of Bob Krogstad and Ronn Huff. He has been honored with invitations from and performances with Dr. Billy Graham, Cliff Barrows, Dr. Ben Haden. Dr. James Kennedy, Dr. John Mac Arthur. Dr. Paul Smith. Dr. John DeBrine. Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians, Derric Johnson and the Regeneration, 700 Club, PTL Club, the In­ dianapolis Symphony, the Richmond Symphony, the list is endless. Frances Horne accepts new post in Florida Frances Horne, director of Christian Education at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings, has accepted the Position of Christian Education Director at the Merrell United Methodist Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., effective Aug. 15. Miss Horne has held this position with First United Methodist Church since January 1981, coming from Scarritt College in Nashville, Tenn. Her effective date of "Ben Markley in Concert" is billed as more than showcasing an incredible voice because he communicates the gospel of Jesus Christ. Promoters say it fc an op­ portunity to be carried away by a message straight and pointed, designed to help even person in hearing distance find the answers to the most basic questions of life. CLASSIFIED ADS OUR MINT CONDITION BRICK HOME, priced in the middle $70s. Retired owners with Florida in mind. Call Lansing, 484-8103 for ap­ pointment. (7-28) HOUSE FOR SALE: Large, two bedroom ranch. Built-in appliances, carpet throughout, wood stove and gas heat, large 2-stall garage, all on double lot with access to Middle Lake. $58,900 or make a reasonable offer. Must sell. 948-8641. (84) Apartment House FOR RENT FOR RENT - DELTON: Two bedroom, unfurnished apartment. Available Aug. 1. Utilities furnished. Richland, 616-629-9844. (7-28) FOR RENT: Middleville, two bedroom apartment. Deposit and references required. $190 per month. 948-8892. TWO BDRM. APT. FOR RENT IN HASTINGS: Fully carpeted. $270 a month, includes heat. Deposit and references required. 795-7189 or 795-3968, Middleville. Land For Sale LIQUIDATION LAND SALE: Five forest acres in quiet and secluded wildlife area. Place your tent or camper here on your own property. Price, $3,900. $500 down and $50 a month. Shamrock Realty of Kalkaska. P.O. Box 714, Kalkaska, MI 49646. Phone 616-258-9343, evenings, 8794409. TWO LOTS off Cedar Creek Mill Pond, $2,500 or best offer. 623-2429, Delton. MOBILE HOMES MOBILE, modular, and double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) PARK ESTATE: 14'x70', two bedrooms, expando, $9,00u, reduced. 948-9073, 374-7786. (7-28) LOG HOME SALES SKY-ROCKET 1 BILLION DOLLARS IN LOO KIT SALES PROJECTED FOR 19S3 .Manufacturer Faking oppltcoilont for o deoler In thh area. Dialer can overage $4,500 on a log kit tale alone. — FEATURING r• 8" »olid. uniform, treated logs • Flat or round interior wall* • Hand-hewn exterior look • Cuilom, commercial and contemporary buildings available • Protected territory • Two-day free training school • Now introducing to the in­ dustry pre-assembled log walls (1-day shell erection on most models) UNLIMITED Incom* Potential — FtOUWEMENTS • Must be capable of purchas­ ing a $13,275 model home • Meet our high itandardi • Desire to succeed Call Mr. Taylor COLLECT for an application (704)932-0137. Yes­ teryear Log Homes, P.O. Box 1046, Mooresville. N.C. 28115. MEETINGS Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) HELP WANTED HARNESS TRAINER: Interested party needs good young trainer. Send to P.O. Box 6024, Grand Rapids, MI 49506. WANTED: Hairdresser. Hastings area. 945-5444. HELP WANTED: Group health insurance claims adjustor, experienced. Fee paid. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. VACANCIES in my Adult Foster Care Home. 945-3747. (7-28) TOYS SELL THEM­ SELVES: We need people to show them. Excellent pay, flexible hours. No deliveries or collecting. Free $300 kit. Call 795-7133. Also booking parties. Guaranteed $40 free merchandise. (7-28) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) FASHIONS DIRECT SALES WOMEN NEEDED: Working with ladies' fashions. No investment needed. Full- or part-time. Extra bonus with past direct sales experience. Must have own car and phone. Call 9453056. PROGRAMMER - ANALYST: We are expanding our data processing capabilities and have an immediate job opening. The qualified person will have a minimum of three years’ experience with RPG on a System 34 with some history of MAPICS application development. Knowledge of cost accounting systems in a manufacturing environment would be a plus. This is a fulltime, salaried position and we offer a competitive salary and fine benefits. For immediate, confidential consideration, please send your resume with salary history, or call: Bob Hart, Industrial Relations Manager, Aluminum Division, HOOVER UNIVERSAL INC., 530 W. Lovett Street, Charlotte, MI 48813. (517) 543-2010. Equal Opportunity Employer. Foster Care SERVICES AGRICULTURAL UMESTONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville. 852-9691. (tfn) MENDING BASKET: Household and clothing alternations, new zippers & coat linings. Flexible hours, experienced and reasonable. Phone 945-9712. (tfn) FURNITURE REFINISHING & REPAIR: Free estimates, pick up and delivery. Mark Heidt, 7953850, Middleville. (8-11) ROTOTILLER: Rent one for $8 per day; also lawn mowers, $6 per day. 945-4655. PETS FOR SALE: Purebred beagle pups out of excellent hunting stock. 721-9753, Banfield. FOR SALE: Siamese kittens, three months old. Phone evenings, 795-3661, Middleville. PRODUCE BLUEBERRIES: Pick your own Phone Roy Hall, 9452189, for picking schedule. JOBS WANTED MISCELLANEOUS WANTED: Carpenter work. No job too small. All phases of carpenter work. Pole barns. Licensed. Delton, 6232968. (7-28) FOR SALE: Brand new set of New Age encyclopedias, $425; ceramic barber's chair, mak' offer. 945-4156. (tfn)______________________ FOR SALE: 54 hp. Johnson motor, reverse, gas tank. Recently overhauled. Ex­ cellent condition. 945-3755 after 3 p.m. $250. (tfn) WOULD LIKE TO BABYSIT in my home during the week. 19” color TV for sale. 948-2677. Christian Education and Youth This Sunday (July 31), following the morning worship service, Miss Home will be honored for her contribution to the parish and the community at the coffee hour. King’s Choristers coming to Lake Odessa The King's Choristers, eight students from the Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music, will present a musical service on Sunday. Aug. 7 at 11 a.m. at the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church on Vedder Road. The Grand Rapids School of the Bible and Music is an institute designed to train young men and women in the Scriptures with the The HASTINGS BANNER — Call (616) 948-8051 House For Sole resignation in Hastings is July 31. Merrell United Methodist Church is composed of 1,200 members with a paid staff of eight persons including two pastors. Miss Home’s new duties will be Director of purpose of Christian service. The Kings Choristers have planned a varied and balanced program of sacred hymns, gospel songs, and spirituals. You will appreciate the delightful yet conservative style of this group. Please be with us as we listen to this service of blessing and enrich­ ment. FOR SALE: Large car-top lu8gage carrier, new cost $150, used once, $50. Also, nearly new UHF TV antenna with cable, $25. 367-4140. (tfn) FOR SALE: 1979 Kawasaki 400 LTD, $1,000. Also, 1976 F150, 4-wheel drive, 300, 6 cylinder, 4 speed, $2,700. 3747212, Lake Odessa. FOR ^ALE: 14’ fiberglass ski boat, 35 hp. motor and trailer, $1,000 or will trade for motorcycle of equal value; two snowmobiles, one runs good, other needs put together, lots of extra parts, both $500. 948-8641. (8-41) MICHAELS SPIRITS FOOD WATKINS PRODUCTS: Call Shirley Norris, Hickory Corners, 671-5535. Need extra income? Sell Watkins Products - home, work, etc. (tfn) MIDDLEVILLE - MICHIGAN FARM EQUIPMENT FARM TRACTORS, com­ bines and equipment parts new and used. Rebuilt heads, Mocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS. Stamm Equipment Company. U.S. 121 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666; also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 374-8801. Sunday, July 31^Thursday, August 4 FeOturlng,. .TINY YOUNG (CwnOy.W.tiMnMtwtalnmM,) • OPEN AT 11 A.M. FOR LUNCH & DINNERS • — FUUMHU SELECTION SUNDAY THRU THURSDAY — HAPPY HOUR BOATS Serving Friday... LONDON BROIL (after 7 m.) Our tender, London Broil is garnished with 3:00 to7:00 p.m. MONDAY-FRIDAY FOR SALE: Bass boat, 1978 FM-160 Sea Nymph, 35 hp. outboard. $2,100. Kalamazoo, 342-4434. BOAT FOR SALE: uTTt. Feathercraft aluminum with 650 Mercury motor, two 6gal. gas tanks, heavy-duty Marine battery, ladder, two paddles, two pair slalom skis and Holsclaw tilt bed trailer with two new tires, $1,600. 948-8280. vegetables. This meal is served with crisp tossed salad (with house dressing), hash browns, and a bakery fresh roll and butter. _ a ag E Serving Saturday. ..CHICKEN DINNER FRIDAY* SATURDAY SPECIALS Only.. *5.25 (after S RJL) £ agg aw This Chicken Dinner features "Dad" Zoulek’s famous chicken recipe. 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Michigan, Hastings • BARRY CLEANERS 1549 Bedford Road JIM JOHN, DAVE.>ot 945-3412 FRAMING • Coin Operated Machines Drop Off Laundry • Pressing • Dry Cleaning Service Sales...Service...Repair. RETAIL LAUNDRY 8 DRY CLEANING H<M. I.EX’HECK’S Electric Motor Repair Since 1908 Joe & Kim Schroeder 402 North Michigan Avenue ii (616) 945-3484 Hastings, Ml. 49058 HEALTH Et FITNESS TOTAL FITNESS, INC. Ceufxteutal Persowal Instruction on Exercise and Diet Cardiovascular & Physical Conditioning Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 "THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE” 1105 W. Green St., Hastings HOVIS: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. io9 p.m.; Sot. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m Contact: J-Ad Graphics (616)945-9554 In Hastings II �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 28, 1983 — Page 12 Hastings millage questions answered: The following information was distributed at the Hastings Board of Education meeting, Monday, to answer questions about the up­ coming millage. The comments made follow­ ing each question were written by Superinten­ dent Carl A. Schoessel in conjunction with the school board. They are not to be construed as the opinion of the Hastings Banner. Q. Why is this election being conducted and what will be the wording on the ballot? A. The board of education has evaluated the current educational programs and services of the school system and determined that cer­ tain programs and services important to a quality education are needed. In order to pro­ vide the financial support for those important programs and services, additional revenue is needed, and the additional revenue is available only by increasing the millage rate. Two propositions will be on the ballot at the September 12 election. Proposition I asks for an increased millage of 2.4305 mills for general operating funos which will be used to provide such items as library and counseling services, to restore educational programs that used to be offered but were cut as a result of financial difficulties, and to improve the curricular and co-curricular offerings for available. Thus, long-range plans that have a sound basis can be developed. Q. Nevertheless, what if conditions during the four year period of time are different than cur­ rently anticipated? students of all abilities at all levels. Proposi­ tion II asks for an increased millage of 2.6728 mills for general operating funds to reduce student-teacher class size ratios to 25 to 1 from the current 30 or 32 to 1 situation. A. If this happens, adjustments in the allocation of financial resources will be made as the school system’s annual budgets are developed and presented to the board of education at public meetings. In addition, ad­ justments in each annual budget can be made, but, again, only at a public meeting, so the voters always will have the opportunity to influence the board's decision. Q- Why Is the millage proposal for four years? A. It is important to provide a reasonable period of financial stability for the schools without going too far into the future so that estimates are really subject to unanticipated conditions. A guaranteed amount of revenue for four years enables the board of education to act responsibly in its planning and im­ plementation of programs and services without the yearly concern that student pro­ gress will be interrupted because funding sources become unavailable and that a lot of time and effort to develop programs aren’t going to be wasted if they can't be im­ plemented due to lack of funds. However, four years is not so far into the future that developing valid estimates is im­ possible. All of the students who will be in school four years from now already are bom; staff salaries, program expenses, and proper­ ty needs can be predicted with a fairly high degree of accuracy; °nd data about future economic conditions in the state are Q What assurance can be given that the board of education will use the funds generated by this millage proposal for the programs and services that have been identified? A. The board of education is a public body that conducts its business in meetings open to the public. The board has indicated its inten­ tion to use funds from this millage as specified, but if changes in that announced in­ tention have to be made, it only can be done in public sessions. Citizens elect board trustees to represent them, so they have to have con­ fidence that the board will honor its com­ mitments or, at public sessions, explain why the commitments aren’t being fulfilled. Q. What if the monies that are realized from this millage proposal are too much or too little for the programs and services that have been identified? A. In response to either situation, the board of education only can take action at public meetings, so the residents of the school district would have the opportunity to in­ fluence those actions. Q. Some of the programs and services covered by the millag* proposal are "new". Why not restore all things that were cut before adding new things? A. School program development always re­ quires changing to meet new needs and taking advantage of new opportunities. It ultimately may be possible to restore a greater number of programs which have been lost, but that has to be evaluated very carefully. Mean­ while, schools must continue to improve pro­ gram offerings by responding to new needs that have been identified. Q. Will any of the funds generated by the millage be used to increase the salaries of current staff members? A. No, the funds generated from this millage will be used for program expenses and maintenance and restoration of school property that represents a sizeable communi­ ty investment that needs attention. Q. Since the millage election occurs after school has started, when will program and service changes be implemented? A. The following additions to the program will be implemented as soon as possible dur­ ing the first semester of next school year: Hastings has an old friend that is a NEW RESTAURANT! Burger Chef is now — Instrumental music at the junior high and elementary levels. — Remedial reading in grades four through six. — Vocal music in grades four through six. — Physical education (perceptual training) in grades one through three. — Counseling for high school and junior high school students. — Library services for all levels. — Support for co-curricular activities. Computer literacy programs in the junior high and elementary schools will be im­ plemented at the beginning of the second semester, allowing time for materials selec­ tion and program development. The special education position is being funded for 1983-84 out of current revenues. The new millage will make it possible to con­ tinue to support this position in 1984 and thereafter. Junior high school art will be introduced at the semester break in order to accommodate rescheduling students. Small Slza Suckers and Balloons for the kids! Coke Trad*-«nark«> Try Our NEW! Roast Beef Sandwich. Fixed to your order with a choice of barbeque or horse­ radish sauce. Regular size includes 3% az. of tender roast beef on a 4!4 inch sesame seed bun. Junior size includes 216 az. off tender A. School operating millage rates have been at current levels since 1971, and since that time, there actually has been a decrease in the total school millage rate levied because of a reduction of 4.50 mills in the debt retirement millage. However, tax bills have increased because the millage rates are applied against the equalized valuations of local property, over which the board of education has ab­ solutely no control. So, in the past when revenues have increased, it has been due to changes in the state equalized valuation of property as determined by local property assessors. This additional revenue has been critically important to the school system in terms of partially offsetting losses in State Aid. Taxpayers are protected against govern­ mental units like the schools benefitting from large increases in revenue due to property valuations rising so rapidly. This protection is in the form of the Tax Limitation (Headlee) Amendment which requires governmental units to “roll-back” millage rates when those rates would produce additional revenues that exceed the net Consumer Price Index growth for the previous year. • SPresblggs • 2 Bacon Strips • 2 Slices of Toast ...with Jelly ▼ Breakfast served daily... 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ...Sun. 7 a.m. to 12 noon Featuring... Fresh Baked DOUGHNUTS An the FISH & SALAD you can eat! |$291 Now our RSN A SALAD PUHII is better than cut fillet of fish. Have all you can oat from 4-B p.m. on Tuesdays. Dinner indudes French fries and all the crisp aervea After ROTISSERIE BROILED CHICKEN... ■ A. Since 1971, there has not been an in­ crease in operating millage rates. That year, the millage rate was 26.51 mills. For two years, 1972-73 and 1973-74, ti»e board volun­ tarily reduced the operating millage rate by .51 mills. In 1974-75, it was necessary to levy the full voted millage of 26.51 mills and the operating millage has remained constant since that time. During the same period of time, the debt levy gradually has been decreased from 7.7 mills to the present 2.89 mills. The total mill rate levied by the school system in 1970-71 was 33.90 milk while today, the total millage rate is 29.40 mills. This means that the Hastings taxpayers have had a reduction of 4.50 mills during this period of time. The board has spared the community’s tax­ payers numerous millage proposals and cam­ paigns. Since June of 1970, there have been only six proposals offered to the taxpayers. Three of these were renewals (asking for a continuation of existing millage rates), one was for a millage increase to join the Calhoun Intermediate School District, and two asked for increases (a 1.5 mill increase was defeated in 1980 and a 5.3 mill increase was defeated in 1982). Q. How does the Harting School Sya'em’a cur­ rent millage rate compare with school ayrtem* in the area and other school systems of similar sire in the state? UtWl BREAKFAST SPECIAL beautiful golden brown. Plump and succulent be­ cause It’s been cooked the proper way, seasoned with delicate spices, basting in It's own natural juices as It slowly turns on the spit. Groat tasting — great for you. Order a whole or half chicken to go. Or a half or quarter chicken platter with fries, Texas toast and salad bar. Burger Chef becomes this Saturday. Things are already starting to happen. Like the Installation of the bigger and improved salad bar! A little more seating. If you're In a real hurry! Some remodeling and rearrang­ Q. What kind of “surplus" does the school system have? A. At the end of the 1982-83 fiscal year, the school system had an actual cash balance of $82,399.08. There was a fund balance that in­ cluded the cash balance, accounts receivable, inventories, pre-paid expenses, and the value of school buses (as computed by state law) of $181,084.02. A fund balance is often viewed as "surplus” money, but it actually isn’t because most of the money accounted for in the fund balance is not available as cash. It is important for the board of education to maintain an adequate reserve to meet emergency situations. Most financial experts believe that the reserve ought to be approx­ imately 10 percent of the annual budget. Ap­ plying that figure to the school system's situa­ tion for 1983-84 there should be a reserve of $729,656.20 since the 1983-84 budget is $7,296,562.00. Even though the school system is a long way away from having a 10 percent reserve, it is important for the board of education to be prepared to meet emergency situations and to have enough funds available from year-toyear to avoid a lot of borrowing which results in high interest payments. That is fiscal responsibility. The best comparison to make is on a per­ sonal basis. If at all possible, most families try to keep some money available in a savings account or have access to some source of revenue rather than end each month with a zero balance. Likewise, the school system would be fiscally irresponsible to plan to end each month or each year with a zero balance. Q. School taxes seem to increase every year, but yet the millage rate hasn't been increased for many yean. Why is this? Q. What has been the history of school millage rates in Hartings? Stop in Saturday, July 30th demonstrate its fiscal responsibility. These include: — Implementing energy conservation measures. — Re-negotiating existing employee con­ tracts for wage concessions or wage freezes to deal with declining revenues. — Cutting programs and personnel. — Utilizing non-tax funding sources. — Voluntarily decreasing millage rates when possible. A. In comparison with 10 other area school systems, the 1982-83 school operating millage rate of Hastings ranks it second lowest. A comparison of the 1982-83 school operating millage rate of Hastings with 22 similar size school systems in the state (3,512 students 3,986 students) shows only two other school systems with millage rates lower than Hastings. The average operating millage rate for that group of school systems is 30.9256 mills whereas the rate for Hastings is 26.51 mills. Q. Does the school system ever use sources of funding other than property taxes end State Aid? A. Yes, but many other funding sources are no longer available. For example, in 1978-79, a total of 9777,566 in revenue came from “other” sources. That amount was reduced to 8360,540 in 1982-83. Despite the fact that the “other” funding sources such as state and federal grants and private foundation grants aren't as readily available as they once were, the school system continues to pursue alter­ native funding sources in an aggressive manner. Q. What hat the board of education done to demonstrate its fiscal responsibility? A. Over the past several years and recently, the board has taken several actions that ing. But, the good things stay the same. The same friendly people. The same management. In fact, everything that's been so successful In the past. Dining will continue to be fast... fun ... and economical! Keep your eyes on Millage proposal, continued bring in $144,621 per student. The district currently levies 26.51 milk for operations. Robert Miller, director of operational services, explained that the total dollar amount generated by the second proposal will be less because it would push the Hastings .nillage levy over 30 mills. Superintendent Carl A. Schoessel said that the mills and dollar figures represent an accurate amount. “There has been a tendency to round things off in the past,” Schoessel said. “We want to show the community that we have figured this in great detail.” Schoessel explained to the audience that the board’s intent was to provide a “total package”. “Our overriding concern was to do what is best for the children of our community and to protect the property investment of the community,” Schoessel said. “We tried to put away our special or pet projects and to maintain fiscal stability." Schoessel pointed out that restoration of library and counseling services is necessary to meet North Central Accreditation stan­ dards. "We value this accreditation,’’ he ex­ plained. , He also said that the schools originallr had seven counselors and that this milUge will reinstate only three. "The computer literacy pregram is new and affects current and future needs,” the superintendent said. The item concerning co-curricular ac­ tivities will restore those programs previously supported by fundraising efforts. However, there are 14 co-curricular ac­ tivities and 17 positions that will not be restored, Schoessel said. The funds allocated for building and site maintenance covers projects beyond those included in the schools’ recent $350,000 bond. “That bond was designed strictly for roofing needs and will take care erf only half of the system's needs,” Schoessel said. School officials say that the special education instructor for emotiona^y impared and learning disabled students at the high school level was formerly funded by the Barry Intermediate School District and that because they will no longer fund the position, it has beer, included in the first proposal. John Fehsenfeld, superintendent of the intermediate district, said that two years ago the Hastings schools funded the position. “We agreed to fund the position tem­ porarily for one year because of their ex­ treme financial situation and they were aware of this,” Fehsenfeld said. “Nothing is total restoration because we tried toaddress as many needs as we could," Schoessel said. "We've got to look at what's happening now and in the future.” If the second ballot proposal passes, ap­ proximately 18 techers will be reinstated based on the current recall list Schoessel said that the money will not be used to give more dollars to current staff members. Looking whole family! Sincerely yours, Dave and Pat Roden bock. Owners for a... Subscribe NEW or Hastings Banner USED car? GOROV HESS See Gordy at Seif & Sons Chevrolet in Caledonia. Gordy welcomes all his past customers to stop in and see him. Telephone 948-8051 Palm Reading 632 East Main Street, Caledonia ... by licensed minister PHONE 891-8104 call 948-2461 SEIF and SONS 911 W. STATE, HASTINGS to the � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-08-04.pdf 9a50c585debff8b7a0cfdb13edd738a7 PDF Text Text August 4,1983 Hastings School employees evaluated News-Wrap: Performance appraisal to be implemented here Legislative Coffee set for Monday The Hastings Chamber of Conmerce is sponsoring a Legislative Coffee on Monday (Aug. 8) at McDonald's Restaurant. The coffee is set for 8 a m. Rep. Rooert Bender of the 88th District and Sen. Robert Welborn of the 'Uth District will speak and answer qiwtiMia The public is welcome. By Norma Peterson City Bank plans John Barnett Day Friends and cmtomers at Hastings City Bank are invited to stop by this Friday to say good-by to John Barnett who is retiring. - Barnett, who heads the Trust Divvion of the bank, ends a 28-year tenure with the firm and to years in the banting business. Along with Ns positions as bust <dfleer aud as a bank vice president,Barnett has also been active in aunerous civic, church, and service arganizatlras tn the Hastings com­ munity Citizens form millage committee “Investinyoir future—today" is the theme chosen by the millage steering committee at their Wednesday morning -meeting with school officials. Committee memoers are Harry Burke, Pat Endsley, James Fisher, Fred Jacobs, Mike McKay and David Turnes. The group was selected by Superintendent Carl A. Schoessel and Robert-Miller, director of educational services, in an eifort to provide representation from each of the following local grope: senor citizens, rural residents, professional, business, community and labor. Fred Jacobo, committee member, stressed that the group will be wotting as a unit. “The need for better education is even moredemanding today than in the past "The school board and the committee are behind thh millage. We hope the community will be 100 percent behind It," Jacobs said. There will be an organizational meeting later this week. Anyone interested in working on the millage campaign or willing to offer ideas or suggestions may contact any committee member. Economic group to meet Wednesday . The City-County Economic Development Commission will meet Wednesday, August 10, at 7 p.m., in the council chambers of Hastings City HaU. The commission will review a summary of the industrial survey taken in June and July. City police collar badger downtown Hastings City Police collared and relocated a young male badger Sunday afternoon that was found wandering in front at the True Value Hardware store on E. State St. Using a loop on the end of a stick, police nabbed the critter, and "took it out into the country for a new residence," said Sgt. Jack Cross. Cross theorized that the animal had recently been kicked out of its nest He said a second young badger had been reported last weekend wandering in the vicinity of the wastewater treatment plant. No injuries reported as car strikes horse A 29-year-oid Battle Creek woman escaped injury Saturday evening when her vehicle collided with a horse on M66 south of Lacy. State police from the Hastings team say Cheryl Lynn Buckelew was south­ bound when the animal ran into the. road and into.her ear about 9:35 p.m. Nancy Sawdy, the owner of the horse, which is a purebred Arabian stallion, . said that something had "spooked" a number of horses in the barn. "Something spooked them all, and they tore down the stall, and they tore down the fence and the one ran into the road," said Sawdy. She said the stallion was struck in the right shoulder, and has Since recovered from the mishap. Carl Schoessel, Hastings school superintendent, colled for public support of the schools, and plugged the upcoming millage issue, in a speech to the Hastings Rotary Club Monday afternoon. Schoessel plugs millage, outlines challenges Hastings School Superintendent Car) Schoessel invited local residents to help meet the major challenges to the schools, in­ cluding the upcoming millage issue, during a speech to the Hastings Rotary Club. The challenges are building public faith and confidence in the schools, providing quality education for all, and to use local resources to the best of abilities, he said. "Every year a school system receives an allocation of resources from the community. To us in the schools, it never seems enough. To the community, it always seems to much,” said Schoessel. “Somewhere in that broad range, is a delicate balance that will allow us to fulfill our responsibilities, without placing undue financial hardship on the community’s residents. "Our challenge is to use what resources are given...and then to let the community kn^w how well we’ve done," said Schoessel, adding "And if we need more, then to explain that in a way that will lead to community support, and community understanding.” “And I hope you will be able to see that is what we are doing in our approaching millage campaign," said Schoessel. Schoessel said that in the United States it costs an average $1.68 per instructional hour to keep a child in school, based on 1980-81 figures. “For that $1.68, we transported the kids, fed them, taught them to play ball, jump rope, drive, practice good health habits...and we taught them about civilization, instructed them in the basics, and kepi them up on current technology." In Hastings last year, said Schoessel, the cost per hour was $1.63. "I think that what we do for $1.63 is pretty good, not perfect...and with your help, can get even better," said Schoessel. "I need the help of the staff and the community to make the school system first class, like the first class town of Hastin'’' deserves," said Schoessel. Calling for a “public partnership", in providing educational programs and ser­ vices, the new superintendent commented “We cannot operate our schools without your support, and getting that support is not always an easy thing to do.” “Just because they went to school at one time, many people consider themselves experts in education, generally believing that if schools aren’t the way that they were when they were students in the good old days, then schools of today aren't doing as good a job,” said Schoessel. "When we hear charges that 10 percent of college freshmen need remedial work, then we should also be aware that 10 percent of today’s high school graduates have learned enough to take a test, and qualify for sophomore standing in college before they even get there," said Schoessel. Another challenge facing Hastings schools, said Schoessel. is “Providing quality educational programs and services for all citizens." "From my perspective, quality education includes excellent instructional programs, co-curricular activities, community ser­ vices, and support services," he said. Noting that children entering kindergarten next month will spend most of their working lives in the 20th century, Schoessel remarked “Our primary concern is to provide them. Continued on page 2 A "performance appraisal" system for all employees of the Hastings Area Schoo) District is being developed for the 1983-84 school year. Supt. Carl A. Schoessel said that the performance appraisal will include teachers, secretaries, bus drivers, custodians and food service workers. “The main objective of a performance appraisal system is to expand and improve educational programs and services through a focus on system-wide goals developed by the board of education," said Schoessel. "We need to tie in individual, department, and building goals to provide a sense of direction for the organization which will hopefully filter down to the individuals. "The purpose of performance appraisal is to recognize excellence, identify weaknesses and work on them. Hopefully it will facilitate communication," Schoessel explained. "It should insure efficient and effective use of our resources, encourage employees to begin self-evaluation, and clarify roles and responsibilities within the system. "Some places use evaluation as a scare tactic. Evaluation should not be from the point of finding fault," he said. Schoessel commented that it is difficult to insure that a performance appraisal wUl remain objective rather than subjective, but that through a thorough understanding of the procedure this can be avoided. “We’ve got to stress objectivity," he said. Schoessel, who was formerly employed tty the Grosse Point school system, said that in that district everyone was evaluated every year and evaluated in depth every three years. Administrators in that district were evaluated in depth every year. Hastings Schoessel noted that the current Hastings Education Association contract calls for teacher evaluation which has been done in the past “but without a lot of system-wide perspective. “From what I understand there has been no uniform approach," he added. Administrators will work together to devise a performance appraisal system for each employee group, Schoessel said. "We will not have this in place on day one and not everyone will be evaluated in one year. It is not humanly possible to evaluate everyone in one year,” he said. Once the individual performance appraisal programs have been developed there will be a meeting with all administrators to explain procedure. "Procedure is what is really important,” Schoessel said. He added that he feels there should be a pre-evaluation conference with each em­ ployee for the purpose of planning and identification of strengths and weaknesses. There should also be a schedule set up for observations and interim conferences, he said. "You’ve got to plan, implement and assess so that there are no surprises at the end of the year. It is a mistake to think that an evaluation is over at the year's end. It is a growing process," said Schoessel. He feels that at the year’s end, the per­ formance appraisal process should provide the basis for the pre-evaluation conference for the following year. Schoessel said that he has talked with HEA leadership and that they have indicated that they want a strong performance evaluation. f Headlines ' this week: • Murder trial is underway Monday...Page 1 • More millage questions and answers...Page 10 • Summer exercise? Watch out for that Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Vol. 128, No. 31 Competency testing can be a method of teacher evaluation, but it isn’t here. "There are some real problems with competency testing," said Schoessel. "A common mistake has been to evaluate teachers only rather than materials." He acknowledged that test results have a place but are only one part of an evaluation. Schoessel also said he feds that it is im­ portant togive the person being evaluated an opportunity to respond to the appraisal. “Accountability has captured the attention of the American people and evaluation is a way of life," he said. Halting*, Michigan Price 20c Thursday, August 4,1983 First Prairieville murder trial starts Monday by Ken Reibel Eight months after his initial arrest in Kalamazoo on a probation violation, Rodney Bernard Surratt, 31, will stand trial for the murder-robbery of two elderly women in a Prairieville home last November. Surrat is one of two men charged with the robbery and brutal stabbing deaths of Frances Young, 73. and her sister, Helen Mott, 77, in Mrs. Young’s Parker Rd. home. K -vin Grote, 26, of Kalamazoo, will stand trial Sept. 6 on identical charges: two counts MurCei trial will bring TV cameras to town Monday’s trial'will draw plenty of at­ tention from regional television stations, though just how much coverage is up in the air. A spokesman for WOTV in Grand Rapids says the station “hasn't fully planned its coverage...it depends on what happens during the trial." John Graber, assignment editor for WKZO-TV in Kalamazoo says hit station will have a camera crew in town at least part of the week. “We’re planning to cover it, but there are no specifics yet," says Graber. The news director for Battle Creek’s WUHQ-TV says he's not sure if his station will send a crew to Hastings. “I’m not sure yet. We had a crew up there the last couple times Grote and Surratt were in court," says Mark Crawford. “If we have a heavy news day elsewhere, we’ll probably use the cameras there. Otherwise, we might send them to the trial.” Community Fund © reps will meet campaign leaders Representatives of the 11 local agencies of the Hastings Area Community Fund will be meeting with United Fund campaign leaders, Tuesday. The luncheon meeting will be held at Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Duane Bower, campaign chairman, said that to his knowledge it is the first time in memory that the agency people have gotten together with campaign officials as a group "We’ll be meeting each other and discussing common goals,'’ Bower said. He added that a number of the campaign's division chairpeople are planning to attend. The Community Fund has budgeted each of the agencies for the same amount as was budgeted in 1982-83. The budgeted amounts are: BoyScouts ................................ $13,650 Campfire Girls 7,350 Girl Scouts 2,600 Continued on page 2 of first degree murder, two counts of felony murder, and one count of armed robbery. Police were led to Surratt in December, the week after the murders, when co­ defendant Kevin Grote told investigators he was driving a truck for Surratt the night of the murders. When contacted, Surratt told detectives from both Barry and Kalamazoo Counties that he didn’t own a truck, and that Grote was with him the night of the murders. Investigators then arrested Surratt for a probation violation, and took him to the Kalamazoo County Jail for questioning. While in jail, Surratt reportedly confessed to his and Grote’s part in the robbery­ murders the night of Nov. 30. Those taped confessions, reportedly made at the defendant’s request, added confusion to the legal process that was to envelope Surratt for the next eight months. Those proceedings have included: Dec. 13 — Surratt introduced to public as second murder defendant, when he suddenly appeared at co-defendant Grote’s preliminary exam in Barry County District Court. Over the objections of Grote’s counsel, Surratt told Judge Gary Holman that he met Grote at a Kalamazoo blood plasma clinic, and that the two of them planned to rob Mrs. Young of some cash she kept in a kitchen drawer. He said plans went awry when Mrs. Young surprised the pair. Surratt further described the attack on Mrs. Young by Grote. Dec. 14 — Surratt whisked into Barry County District Court for arraignment. The defendant reportedly refused the services of an attorney, and waived preliminary exam. Dec. 22 — Surratt arraigned, without a lawyer, in Barry County Circuit Court. Told Judge Hudson E. Deming he was "bewildered and very sorry” for his part in the crime. Before he could sayjnore, Judge Deming advised Surratt oT his right to remain silent. Deming then appointed Hastings attorney David Tripp tc defend Surratt, and remanded the case back to district court for preliminary exam. Jan. 31 — Surratt waived his exam. Prosecutors agree to accept guilty pleas to lesser charges of second degree murder, plus armed robbery, in exchange for Surratt’s testimony against Grote. Sentencing ad­ journed. Feb. 11 — Surratt stood mute to original counts of murder and armed robbery at his arraignment in circuit court. Judge Deming entered not guilty pleas to each count. Deal with prosecutors is off. Neither side com­ mented on the reasons for the change in pleas. Feb. 23 — A May 2 trial date was set at Surratt's pre-trial. Attorney Tripp indicated he would motion for change of venue, and to suppress his client's confessions to police. Estimated time of trial — three to five days. April 22 — Motion by defense counsel granted to adjourn trial from May 2 to June 27. April 27 — Surratt appears before Judge Deming in Eaton County Circuit Court in Charlotte for a change of venue motion. Deming defers a decision until the jury selection at the time of trial. May 3 — Stating that Surratt "made an intelligent and knowing relinquishment of his Miranda rights”, Deming ruled that in­ criminating statements made to police by Surratt in December are admissable in trial. June 17 — Motion by defense counsel granted to adjourn trial from June 27 to August 8. In addition there have been several motions at various times throughout the summer to endorse a second medical expert to evaluate Surratt, and to strike statements and witnesses from the record. Last Friday, several witnesses, mostly ambulance per­ sonnel, were excluded as witnesses. As of press time, approximately 30 witnesses have been subpoenaed for next week's trial. Crop Tour participants — Corl Grashuis (left) of Coates Grove and Dave Merck, a Held agent with the county's Cooperative Extension Service, listen to the corn portion of Tuesday's Barry County Crop Tour. That portion of the four-stop tour was at Ron Stevens farm near Coates Grove. They saw and mode comparisions between corn plants raised on land prepared with conventional tillage, minimum tillage, and no-till. �Three break-ins reported by sheriff department Three recent break-ins involving a motor trailer and two county homes were reported by the Barry County Sheriff. Iris Rivera of Grand Rapids discovered that her motor home had been broken into on July 19 while parked at the ‘day’ parking lot of the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. She told investigating officers that a television, three watches, a tape carrier, 20 eight-track tapes, and two fishing poles had been taken. Entry was gained through a window. There are no suspects. Basil Tobias, of 6200 Cedar Creek Rd., Hastings told sheriff deputies that a house he owned and used for storage had been broken into. Officers found that dresser drawers in the house had been ransacked. Entry was gained through a kitchen window. Eugene C. Zander, of 3476 W. Shore Dr., Johnstown Township, reported that his home had been broken into with items valuing nearly $2000 taken. The theft took place on July 23 between 5:45 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Entry was gained through a window. Among the items reported taken were a Sony television, jewlery, and assorted camera equipment. “Dinosaur Reading Club” members have read more than 1250 books since start The county's chief animal control officer is marking kennel tags with a date in and date out, in response to charges that the shelter was too quick to dispose of a stray, dog. County Dog Pound makes changes in response to charge The county's dog warden, responding to a damage claim filed against hL department for putting a stray, untagged dog to sleep before its owner had a chance to claim it, says he has made a number of changes in procedure to avoid similar incidents in the future.. Richard Daly of Hickory Comers has asked for $800 and attorneys fees, plus an apology from animal control supervisor Richard Engel for the loss of his dog. From now on, Engel said, all kennel tags will be marked with a date in and date out, to insure against prematurely putting a dog to sleep. In addition, Engel has ordered the reopening of the shelter's quarantine cages, and he is logging every phone call that comes into his office, located at 825 W. Apple St. Engel maintains that if the dog, a fouryear-old, female black lab, had been licensed and tagged, then his office would have called the owner to fetch the animal. Engel was questioned by county com­ missioners following a complaint three weeks ago by the animal's owner. Daly told commissioners that a neighbor had been watching his dog while Daly was on vacation, and that the animal had gotten away. Animal control officers picked up the dog June 30 when a Hickory Comers woman reported it had crawled into her car at the post office "and wa& acting funny." That afternoon, control officers said, the dog "appeared sick and was going into convulsions.” The next day, the animal was put to put to sleep. Engel admitted that ordinarily, a dog is kept four days before being disposed of. "Technically, the dog should be kept four days. We keep them five days, and if we get a good dog in here, one that I have a gut feeling will be claimed, we keep them longer," he said. Banner OPINION... MILLAGE ELECTION: Give some thought to education Hastings school district voters have an opportunity to give some serious con­ sideration and analysis to the purposes of education before they vote, September 12, on two millage proposals. ~ Few people here, or elsewhere, will deny the importance of providing our youngsters with a solid educational program. At a time when people in Hastings, Barry County and Michigan are working to develop an industrial base for tomorrow, it is essential that we produce educated young people to fill the jobs of the future that we hope to create. We also must consider the findings of President Reagan's national commission on education which decried the state of education nationwide, saying that our youths are not receiving the necessary instruction in basic skills essential to compete in a worldwide economy. School boards, administrators, parents and voters must ask themselves if the programs being offered and those proposed are the best we can do with the money being spent and the most that we can afford. The Hastings Board of Education formed a K-12 study group last year to make recommendations for what could be called the “optimum" program in the Hastings schools. The first proposal on the ballot, seeking to levy 2.4305 mills in each of the next four years, is designed to address a number of the areas which the K-12 study group said should either be restored or added to the Hastings program. The second proposal, seeking to levy 2.6728 mills, is designed to address the concerns of the teachers, who say they can operate better in classrooms with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. The first proposal would raise $532,408.17 in its first year and the second would raise $461,480.37 the first year. In order to vote on these proposals responsibly, we must be examining them in terms of their value to education, not in terms of whether we agree with every facet of the proposals. We must be asking the school board, administrators, teachers and other millage proponents if the extra funds provided by these levies will give the children of oui community the skills that will be required of them tomorrow. Do they satisfy the variety of demands placed upon the system by parent groups as much as possible? Do the proposals go too far, offering what President Reagan's national commission called a smorgasbord of courses without enough of the main dishes? These are tough questions and are questions the school board had been ad­ dressing long before Reagan's commission made them a political issue. Each of the questions must be weighed against the continual reductions in state aid and the rising burden on local taxpayers. Though the state has increased its local school aid for the coming year, it is still a far cry from the percentage of local budgets paid by the state a decade ago. Like it or not, the state has forced local taxpayers to fund more than half of their schools' budgets. Local increases are the only means of raising revenues. No matter how you decide to vote, it is important that you take the opportunity to do so. If you are not registered, see your local clerk or the Secretary of State’s office by Monday, August 15. boX Banner OiP.iMvd la lhe Inteietl. of *."> Cowniy Send Porn, P.S. 3579.0 P.O. Bo, B 1|M (u<.ps Q7] 1952 N. Broodwoy. P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published oy... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid a! Hastings. Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 31 —Thursday, August 4, 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County $12 per year in adjoining counties; and *13.50 per year elsewhere. My mid-afternoon last Friday 115 boys and girls from grades first to sixth had joined the "Dynamite Dinosaur Reading Club”at the Hastings Public Library. The club continues until August 20, so children who are fast readers still have time to sign up and start coloring in their dinosaurs' tails as they read. The reading club party will be held on Friday, Aug. 26, at 2:30 p.m. at the library. The date coincides with Summer Fest in Hastings, so parents may bring their child members to the party and then go to the corner to buy used books at the Friends of the Library book sale on that day. The sale will take place from approximately 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sixty boys and girls have earned a reading club pin by reading at least five books as members, and thirty have received a cer­ tificate to use at the Cone Zone by reading at least 15 books from the library since joining. There is no required number of books to be read for club membership, but boys and girls are invited to enjoy reading as many books as they wish during the summer. All the boys and girls who have reported books they've read are to be congratulated. Eighty club members have already read Hastings Jaycees win awards The Hastings Jaycee Chapter received two awards last month during the Region 9 meeting of the organization. Those awards included the “Region 9 Membership Award" and the "District 9C Outstanding Chapter Award" which they shared with the Caledonia club. The former honor was given in recognition of the local group's efforts to attract new membership. The latter one was given for the dub's various projects to aid the com­ munity and the state Jaycee organization. The awards were given to Hastings Jaycee President Steve Jacobs during the regional meeting. There are 25 area chapters in Region 9 with six chapters belonging to District 9C. Jodie Dilno is showing her brother Davey her dinosaur on the 'Dinosaur Land’ poster at the Hastings Library. 1,269 library books since June 14 and are wondering whether they’ll be in the “top 25” to win a dinosaur book from Books, Etc. Some club members have read a great many books. "Champion” readers in terms of numbers of books read so far are: Jenny and Joe Bender, Matt Cassell, Angelle and Nicole Cooklin, Allison Gergen, Matt Lan­ caster, Jennifer Larabee, Joe Meppelink, Ben Mnskalik, Anne Richardson, Jason Watson, and Tern Willard. These members have each read 25 or more books by July 29. United Way, from page 1 4-H ..................................................................... 700 YMCA .......................................................... 34,382 Youth Council............................................. 15,774 Commission on Aging................................. 2,178 Red Cross.................................................... 12,075 Salvation Army............................................. 3,360 Family & Children’s Services.................. 7,140 Big Brothers, Big Sisters........................... 3,150 United Way of Michigan ......................... 5,316 Expenses........................................................ 3,500 The goal of the campaign will also be the same as last year's — $111,175. The 1983 United Fund campaign officially kicks off on Wednesday, Oct. 5 with a break­ fast at Leas on Sharpe Memorial Hall. The residential drive is set for Wednesday, Oct 12. Schoessel, continued More merchant support needed To the Editor: To the people of Hastings, I say thank you. Thank you for shopping in downtown Hastings. Your response to this past weekend’s sidewalk sale shows me you feel Hastings is still a good place to shop, something I have always be.ieved. Again, I say thank you. it is appreciated. To some of the merchants of Hastings, I don’t know what to say. I have tried saying it for years but no one listens. This past Saturday, I took a few minutes to walk the two blocks of State Street downtown only to find 12 retail merchants not participating outside, on the sidewalk, for this year’s sidewalk sale — one of the largest retail events of the year. To those of you who did not, I say you hurt the community. You hurt yourselves, you hurt your retail neighbors and, most of all, you hurt your customers. By not taking part in a community event, such as sidewalk sales, you are telling your customers that you don’t care and I for one think you are dead wrong. Mike McKay Ben Franklin Store Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. and all of our students, with a total educational program, that will enable them to lead productive lives in the future.” Schoessel said individuals should view their schools as “service providers”, to help all citizens, regardless of age, to cope with the demands of the future. "One of the needs that I perceive in meeting this challenge is to work towards the development of a school system, rather than a system of schools,” said Schoessel. He called for creating a curriculum "with a well-defined scope," to ensure a complete education for students. ■W \ ▼ / Higher than an elephant's eye Lt. Richard Zimmerman of the Hastings State Police team stands next to the marijuana plants confiscated by his troopers Wednesday night. Acting on a search warrant, Police raided a Barry Township residence, and uprooted 63 plants, many measuring well over six-feet high, with an estimated street value of $1,800. Also taken were marijuana seeds and leaves. Zimmerman's office will be seeking prosecution in the case. PUBLIC OPINION by Kan Ralbal Is Central American another Vietnam? William Hill Ray Gruber Mike Keller Robert E. Lee John Haycook Sandro Moore Barry County Community Volunteers Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • EDITOR'S NOTE: This column will b« published on a regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking volunteers may moke use of this space. Information should be mode known to Norine Jacobs 948-3254 or Don Rewa 948-3259 al Social Services. MATERIAL DONATIONS • QUESTION • CLOTHING for children and adults is needed immediately along with pots. pons, dishes, bedding and any kind of small domestic items. Call Dorothy Clements ol Community Action Agency between 8 to 12 and 1 to 5. Mon. thru Fri. at 945-5043. All donations will be used for Crisislntervention. President Reagan last week ordered U.S. warships to conduct military excercises off the coast of Nicaragua, as a sign of this country's resolve not to let communist backed rebels prevail in Central America. Reagan't. critics say this is the first step towards war. and that the U.S. is destined to become bogged down in another Vietnam like conflict. What do you think? LARGE GROCERY BAGS are also needed by C.A.A. for use in distributing donations to needy families. You may Coll Dorothy Clements ol lhe above number or drop them off at Community Action Agency. 220 W. Court. Hastings. DRESSERS. BEDS. STOVES and espectall REFRIGER­ ATORS ore needed now by lhe Volunteer Services ol Barry County. All items are needed to be in working condition. Call Norine Jacobs ot 948-3254 or Don Rewo at 948-3259. Your donation will bo used in Barry County and is tax deductable. VOLUNTEERS RUG LOOMERS are needed to loom a rag rug. All materials ore stripped and sewed together for your convenience. Coll Cindy Lieffers at 948-8958. LADIES FOR WORKING WITH CHILDREN in the D.S.S. Children's Corner. Activities orc planned and revolve around a them of the month. Hours ore by your choosing. Coll Pat Friddle ot 948-3251. VOLUNTEER NEEDED at Red Cross office, one doy ci more ach week. 8:30 to 1:30. Typing preferred but not necessary. Coll 945-3122 between 8 30 to » 30. William Hill, Hastings: "It could get us into a mess. But the President knows more about the situation than I do...If we do go to war, it won’t be any worse than Vietnam." Ray Gruber, Hastings: “I think the blockade's a good idea. It’s bad enough to have Cuba in the red. They’re too close to our shores. I don't believe in a wir, but I do believe in stopping Cuba from shipping arms there from the Russians." John Haycook. Hastings: "Sometimes 1 wonder if we're on the right side. It’s right to defend yourself from attack, but we’ve supported a lot of leaders who've used drastic measures to keep themselves in power, such as torture, yet we say we’re for freedom. "I think Reagan should share in more of the information that he has regarding what's John Sullivan Jane Gardner going on down there, so we’ll know if we’re on the right side...We're going to send another $110 million to El Salvador, while that money can be used here It’s American taxpayer's money, it should stay here." John C. Sullivan. Hastings: "I’m firmly behind the President, and we need to take a firm stand against communist countries...If war becomes the inevitable, we’ll have to treat it as such at that particular time. The U.S. has to remain strong." Robert E. Lee. Hastings: "I don’t agree with Reagan. 1 think he's going to start some trouble...start more trouble with the Russians." Jane Gardner. Hastings: "I have such mixed feelings. I think it's alright, but I tremble when I think about Vietnam. I had one son see combat in Vietnam, and two others saw combat in another war, and I think God they made it home." Mike Keller. Hastings: “It doesn't have an affect on me. Just sending the ships down there shouldn't cause a problem, unless we’re fired on, or we start shooting.” Sandra Moore. Hastings: "Absolutely not We had our revolution. Now let them have theirs." �The Hostings Banner, Thursday, August 4, 1983 — Page 3 eu/5 . . what's cookin' by Elaine Gilbert This week, featuring... Norma Witker— Knight-Brown exchange wedding vows Wolever-Conklin exchange wedding vows Stuart-Bylsma united in marriage Dawn Marie Wolever, daughter of Lloyd and Elsie Wolever of Vermontville, and Mr. Steven Gale Conklin, son of David and Carolyn Conklin of DeWitt, were united in • marriage on May 7, 1983. The double-ring ceremony took place at the Vermontville Congregational Church with Dr. John Eversole officiating. The wedding took place at 6 p.m. in front of 250 guests. Given away by both her parents, the bride wore an ivory quian knit dress with a Queen Anne neckline. Bodice and sleeves were accented with silk Venice lace, while a self­ chapel train with hemline was edged with lace. Headpiece was a wreath of silk flowers with a rolled edged illusion veil. Ms. Nancy Wolever was maid of honor with Mr. Loren Conklin of DeWitt as best man. Ms. Gloria Minarik of Ovid was bridesmaid and Mr. Randy Mercer of Lansing was groomsman. Miss April Minarik and Gary Howard Anderson acted as flower girl and ring bearer. Ushers were Niel Conklin and Matt Brown. Mrs. Carolyn Almstead, aunt of the bride, was vocalist and she also made all the flowers. Guests were served by Mrs. Sue Becraft and Carleen, Mrs. Nancy Brown and Heather, Mrs. Laurie Hale and Holly and Robin, and Mrs. Maureen Arman and Julie and Kayli, all friends of the bride. After taking a Memorial Day weekend trip to Niagara Falls with her parents, the new Mr. and Mrs. Conklin are making their home in Lansing. Teresa Ann Stuart and Bruce Alan Bylsma were united in marriage on May 14, 1933 at the First United Methodist Church. Dr. Myron Wiliams officiated. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Dean Stuart of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bylsma of Comstock Park. Debora Winkler, sister of the bride, served as mat-on of honor. Bridesmaids were Lisa LaJoye and Tammy Matthews. Best man was Bill Barrett and groomsmen were Larry Fisher and Dave Stuart. The reception was held in the church fellowship hall following the ceremony. The couple will reside in Petoskey after July 30. Williams-Wolverton engagement told Bob and Pat Williams of Delton and Russell and Dorothy Wolverton of Battle Creek are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Kristine Williams and Mark Wolverton, both of Battle Creek. Kristine is a 1980 graduate of DeltonKellogg High School and a 1982 graduate of Kellogg Community College Association of Science of Radiologic Technology and is employed at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. Mark is a 1976 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School and attended Kellogg Community College. He is presently em­ ployed at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. A Sept. 17, 1983 wedding is being planned. Marriage Licenses Pennocks to observe 25th anniversary • The children of Jerry and Sonja Pennock will host an open house at the Fine Lake Association Building at Fine Lake on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 4 p.m., to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Jerry Pennock and Sonja Hixon were united in marriage on August 7 1958. Your presence is the only gift desired. Foxes to celebrate 25th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. H. Duane Fox of Freeport will celebrate their 25th wedding an­ niversary on Sunday, Aug. 7. An open house is being given by their five children at the Robin and Lowell Tagg residence on August 7 at 2 p.m. Duane Fox and Nelda Osgood were united in marriage on August 2, 1958. Friends and relatives are cordially invited. Your presence will be the only gift requested. Newell Heath, Hastings, 30 and Terry Gillons, Hastings, 25. Theodore Knudsen, La., 24 and Kathleen Ahearn, Hastings, 25. Thomas Clark, Hastings, 20 and Debra Scott, Hastings. 18. Roger Tolan, Caledonia. 22 and Susan Schich, Middleville, 19. Marvin Warren, Bellevue, 25 and Susan Eddy, Bellevue, 19. John Shoemaker, Plainwell, 23 and Beverly Christian, Plainwell, 25. Nyle Christiansen, Hastings, 48 and Mary Lee Eckhart, Delton, 44. William Miller, Hastings. 34 and Cynthia Johnson, Hastings, 30. Lloyd Dundas, Jr., Middlerille, 24 and Barbara Crisher, Middleville, 20. Brian Sinkler, Delton 22 and Jeanne Raymond, Delton, 24. Lawrence Mueller, Hastings, 25 and Janey Yohnke, Hastings, 27. Randy Frantz, Hastings, 26 and Lois Robinson, Hastings, 24. James Rand, Shelbyville, 34 and Sandra Clay, Shelbyville, 20. Charles Brace, Jr., Hastings, 33 and Gale Skinner, Hastings, 28. Donald Spencer. Hastings, 37 and Con­ stance Furrow. Hastings. 34. Thomas Hammond, Hastings, 22 and Sonja Hoxworth, Hastings, 19. Paula Ellen Brown became the bride of Dan Loren Knight on May 21, 1983, at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings The ceremony was performed by Rev. Jack Bar tholemew. Paula is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Brown of Hastings. Dan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Knight of Freeport. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of organza fabric, featuring an appliqued bodice. Queen Anne neckline and long fitted sleeves; the full A-line skirt flowed into a chapel-length train. Her veil, with a scalloped edge and seed pearls, was secured by a satin appliqued cap. She carried a cascade of yellow silk roses, stephanotis and baby's breath. Deann Brown, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Julie Bursley and Ann Repp. Melissa Larkin, cousin of the bride, was flowergirl. They wore yellow floor-length gowns with nylon eyelet jackets. They carried white lace fans and wore head wreaths trimmed with yellow roses, daisies and baby’s breath. Sonnie Hartman, friend of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Larry Cook and Jim Daniel. Christopher Van Spyker, nephew of the groom, was ringbearer. Greg Cooper and Rod Bowman served as ushers. They wore dark brown tuxedos with ruffled shirts, trimmed in brown. Gregg Mathews sang “Time in a Bottle" and “We’ve Only Just Begun”, accompanied by organist Dorothy McMillan. Nicole Lawrence, niece of the groom, attended the guest book. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shellington were master and mistress of ceremonies for the wedding and reception. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Barry County Community Building. The wedding cake was served by Joyce Morgan and Connie Cooper. Punch bowl attendants were Darlene Lawrence and Marcia VanSpyker. The buffet supper was served by Joyce Morgan, Betty Johnson and Linda Perry. Dancing followed with music provided by “Country Comfort”. During the reception, the bride ar.d groom opened their gifts. A delightful rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at the Byron Center Family Restaurant. Showers were hosted by the grooms family, the bride’s family, and the bridesmaids. After a honeymoon at Niagara Falls, the couple now reside at 5865 Lacey Rd., Dowling, Mich. Area Births ITS A GIRL Debra and Leon Krebs, Hastings, July 27, 9:21 a.m., 7 lbs. 7 ozs.; Kristi and Darwin McIn»'Te, Nashville, July 29, 2:30 a.m., 7 lbs., 4 ozs.; Timothy and Lisa Neeb, Lake Odessa, July 30, 3:25 a.m., 8 lbs. 11% ozs.; Kevin and Sharon Wyman, Saranac, August 2, 5:02 a.m., 9 lbs., 3*4 ozs. ITS A BOY Mary and Michael Baker, Hastings, July 28, 8:34 a.m., 8 lbs., 15 ozs.; Barbara and Randy Edgerton, Bellevue, July 29, 10:41 p.m., 8 lbs., 24 ozs.; Lynne and Lawrence Kuzmin, Freeport, July 30,9:17 a.m., 7 lbs., 7 ozs. Rick and Paula Jones, Wayland, formerly of Gun Lake, a son, Paul Charles Jones, July 24, 12:09 p.m., 6 lbs., 11 ozs., at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Grand Rapids. Evangelist to visit Hastings Aug. 8-12 Evangelist Herb Steward will be coming to Hastings to hold a special Barry County Area Crusade, Monday through Friday, August 812 in the Community Building at the Barry County Fairgrounds. Services will begin each night at 7 p.m. Stewart is widely known in Western Michigan for his Evangelistic meetings held in large tents as well as in churches. He also ministers on radio and television and has traveled widely in the United States Canada. Mexico, England, Scotland. Sweden, Finland, and his native Ireland. Each evening will also feature special music with local talent, John Shear. Lou Ann Fenton and others. Stewart's local meetings are being sponsored by various area churches. FAST Repair Service • Engraving • Watch Repair HODGES JEWELRY Your Full Service Repair Center 122 W. State St. Hastings Ph. 945-2963 Call her Norma or Noni — Mrs. Witker answers to both. She’s Norma in everyday life, but give her an hour and she can transform herself into Noni the Clown. Mrs. Witker is a recent graduate of a clown school in Bellevue. She graduated from the 10-week course on June 25 and already she's enjoyed clowning around at a local nursing home and at other events. The indepth course included learning everything from the history of clowning to making balloon animals. The art of properly applying clown make­ up was a class topic too. Norma said she didn’t believe the instructor when sh»* said it would take an hour to apply the make-up and another hour to remove it — but it does. "I can get ready to go to Europe in an hour," Norma chuckled. “I've enjoyed clowning. It’s something I’ve always thought about doing." She credits Virginia Alles of Algonquin Lake for inspiring her to take the clown class. Virginia also is a part-time clown in addition to being an advertising represen­ tative for the Reminder and Maple Valley News. "Clowning is really rewarding and it’s interesting to see people’s faces. You can learn a lot about people...The elderly like clowns as much as the young kids," says Norma. Dressed in a red, white and blue outfit with a white ruffled collar, Norma has clowned at Provincial House in Hastings, for the local playground program, and in the Bellevue Clown Days parade on her graduation day. During the class, she and her fellow clown students entertained at the Little Folks Fair in Battle Creek and at a nursing home. Norma plans to be part cf the SummerFest parade in Hastings later this month. "You get to meet a lot of nice people and it’s fun for the family too." Norma and her husband, Ken, who is the manager of the J.C. Penney store in Hastings, have three children. Their son, Ken, is 15, and Katie is 10 and Keri is 6. Norma said her children think “it’s pretty neat" that Mom’s a clown now. When driving to and from an event in her clown outfit, Norma said she’s noticed that women will wave but the men will usually turn away, acting as if they didn’t see her. She chose the name Noni as her clown name because it has a special significance. The name Noni originated from a nephew who couldn't pronounce Norma when he was young. Norma also uses "Noni" as her trademark signature on the painting and craft projects she makes. Woodworking is a hobby that Norma en­ joys and her home tastefully reflects her talents. Working with a band saw and a jigsaw, she has made a number of attractive wall hangings and decorative objects of creatively shaped wooden items. She also has made cute name signs to match the decor of her children’s bedrooms. When she sees a wooden item that she admires at a craft shop or show, rather than purchase it, she goes home and reproduces her own version of it. Collecting baskets and antique kitchen ware are other hobbies Norma pursues. Those collections are attractively arranged on kitchen and dining area rooms. She always keeps an eye open for useable antiques which add warmth to her home. Norma and her family, who reside at Algonquin Lake, have lived in the area two Cecilia Nelson completes course Navy Cryptologic Technician Seaman Recruit Cecilia M. Nelson, daughter of Kenneth C. and Eloyse M. Nelson of 1440 Fisher Road, Hastings, has completed an advanced cryptologic technician com­ munications course The 12-week course was conducted at the Corry Station Naval Technical Training Center in Pensacola, Fla. The course was designed to provide students with the skills necessary to function as a supervisor and manager of a Nava) Securtiy Group field Communications Center. The course of study centered on the basic theory of electricity, plus the operating principles of transmitters, receivers and transmission lines. Additionally, students received instruction on circuit control and traffic reporting procedures, shipboard communications, high frequency direction finding operations and communications management. One of Norma Witker’s favorite recipes is Artichoke Quiche because It’s a delicious and easy spread to make and serve on crackers when you're having guests. Besides preparing good foods, Norma enjoys the art of clowning and does creative woodworking. ana a half years. Her husband's career with Penney has taken them to several different cities. They moved here from Payna, a community in southern Illinois. Prior to that the family had lived in Royal Oak, Battle Creek, Lincoln Park, and Grand Rapids. Norma said she was happy to move back to her home state of Michigan. She was bom in Detroit and graduated from Melvindale High School. She worked as a messenger for the Detroit News for a time and also decorated windows for J.C. Penney. It was through her job at Penney’s that she met her husband. Since moving to Hastings, Norma has joined the Hastings Women’s Club and helped with the organization's George Washington Bridge Night. She’s also served as a volunteer helper in the school library and been involved in her children’s activities here. Family activities include swimming and boating. In the kitchen, Norma enjoys preparing foods that are easy but taste good. One such recipe is for artichoke quiche that she said makes a tasty spread to serve on your favorite cracker. | Clare and Gordy say that you need." 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Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of the r homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you’d like to discuss our unique program. 891-1136 CALEDONIA or... 451-3144 GRAND RAPIDS When she asks guests to guess the ingredients, they are very surprised to learn . that it is made with artichokes. “They also swear that it's n<ade with a pound of butter, but there isn’t any butter in it" , Norma said the recipe is great because you can always keep the ingredients on hand which is nice to serve when unexpected, guests arrive. It's handy too when you want. to take the ingredients to make it ab. someone's else's home. "Besides the par-mesean cheese and a can of artichoke hearts,) "you can just take a small jar of mayotiaisse ‘ along which equals the cup of mayonaisae j TRUCK SALE /JF another • ' Phone 891-8104 �The Hotting* Bonner, Thursday. August 4, 1983 — Page 4 Francis (Roy) LaFountain artes — Jon J. Patterson WAVLAND • Mr. Jon J. Patterson, 79, of Wayland, formerly of Vermontville, died Monday. July 4, 1993, at the Barry County Medical Care Facility in Hastings, where he had been a patient for two months. He was bom in Charlotte, the son of Charles and Edith Pa'terson. Later, his parents moved to Gresham Highway, then to Brick Highway in Vermontville where he attended the Brown and Brick schools. He was a retired employee of the Con­ sumers Power Company in Battle Creek. He was a member of the Ora A. Beck Lodge 0503 F4AM Mr. Patterson is survived by his wife, the former Gladys Wyman; a sister, M.-s. Jessie Pequillan of Novoto, Calif.; and a brother, Charles Patterson of Reno, Nev. He was preceded in death by one brother, Orvell, and two sisters, Irvis Goodrich and Alice Bradly, both of Grand Ledge. Funeral services were held at the ArcherHampel Funeral Heme of Wayland. Frederick B. Parisian VERMONTVILLE - Mr. Frederick B. Parisian, 76. of 10116 Vermontville Hwy.^ died Thursday. July 28. 1983. at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born in Lansing on Feb. 20.1907, the son of Darwin and Grace (Pace) Parisian. He was employed for 15 years by Fisher Body in Lansing and for eight years by Lansing Drop Forge. Mr Parisian is survived by one son, Ronald Parisian of Weberville, Mich.; one daughter, Mrs. Norma Hosey of Ver­ montville; 10 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; one brother. Roy Parisian of Florida; and five sisters, Mrs. Viola Wiley and Mrs. Lena Staryer, both of Mason, Mrs. Dorothy Dunckel and Mrs. Marilyn Durant, both of Florida, and Mrs. Arlene Post of Lansing. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 30 from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Pastor Paul Boger officiated. Burial was in Deep Dale Memorial Park Cemetery, Lansing. BATTLE CREEK • Mr. Francis L. <Roy) LaFountain, 75, of 1412 Hickory Rd., Fine Lake, Battle Creek, died suddenly Wed­ nesday. July 27. 1983. at his home. He was born Dec. 28,1907 in Newport, Mich., the son of Sam and Lena LaFountain He was a long-time Battle Creek area resident and was employed by General Foods Corp, as a maintenance foreman until his retirement. He was a member of the General Foods Management and the 25 Year Club, an avid bowler, and for many years participated in •he Battle Creek Majors Bowling League. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, and a member and past commander of the American Legion Post No. 484 of Hickory Corners. Mr. LaFountain is survived by his wife, the former Margaret McGregor; three sons James of Tampa, Fla., Roy of Battle Creek^ and Kevin of Jackson; 14 grandchildren several great - grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Irene Barron of Trenton, and Mrs. Madeline Nadeau and Mrs. Beatrice Woelmar, both of Monroe. Memorial services, under the auspices of the Hickory Corners American Legion Post No. 484, were held at the monument in East Hickory Corners Cemetery, Saturday, July 30 at 11 a.m. Arrangements were by the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Daniel J. McClure CLARKSVILLE - Mr. Daniel J. McClure, 62 of 11776 W. Pierre Rd., died Wednesday afternoon. July 27. 1983, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was bom Feb. 17. 1921 in Grand Rapids, the son of Hale and Marion (Weber) McClure. He graduated from Grand Rapids Union High School. He married Loma Lott on Oct. 14. 1940 in Toledo, Ohio They lived their entire married life in 'he Clarksville area. .He employed for several years with the C&O Railroad and Lee Products of Coopersville. For the past several years, he owned and operated the Philtelic Stamp and Coin Supply in Lowell. Mr. McClure is survived by his wife, Lorna; his children. Bill and Sharlene Me Llure of Elmdale. Reginald and Virginia McClure of Kokomo, Ind., and Gregory and Marilyn McClure of Lowell; six grandchildren; and two brothers, Gerald of In­ diana and Eugene of California. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday. July 30 from PickensKoops Funeral Chapel of Clarksville. The Rev. Bob Evans officiated. Burial was in Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. Genevieve Mulvany VERMONTVILLE - Mrs. Genevieve Mulvany, 70, of 2620 N. Ionia Rd., VermontviUe, died Monday, Aug. 1, 1933 at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. She’was born July 1,1913 in Detroit, the daughter ot Joseph and Mary Preston. She was a member of St. Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville. Mrs. Mulvany is survived by her husband Harry; two brothers, Bernard Preston of N.J. and Frank Preston of Detroit; and one sister, Ann Hughes of Detroit Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4 from St. Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville. Burial was in Ml. Calvary Cemetery, Hastings. Arrangements were by Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. ATOM) SERVICES • ••ofyoar choice and he spiritualty rewari Deltou Area ' CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Canipfround Rd.. 8 au. 8.. Pastor. Brest BrenWm Phone 62-3-2285. Sotosy School ot 10 am.; Wor•hip 11 a.m.; Evmiac Service M 7 Youth inert Sundry 6 p m.. Wed Prayrr Blblr 7 p m -to DELTON -SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. Corner Pi/er end Cedar Creek Rd . Peul S Howell. Pratoc Ptone 948*884 Saturday Services Sab.th School 930 ajn ; Worship 11 tin.; Wed. 7.30 pm Bible Study end Prayer mevtinf FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Paator Elmer J. FauaL On M-43 tn Delton Servtcea • Worship 1045 «_m.. Sunday School 9;34M0*0-. Evemn* Serv.ce 6 pm; United Metbodiat Women every faet Thura day. 7*0 p.n>. UmWd Methodist Men •very ercond Sunday, 7 3D a.m. MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Corner M-43 •nd Milo Road. Doo* Hununfton Pastor Rt. No. 3. Boe 315A, Delton. ML 49046 Phone 671-4702. Sunday School 10:00 a m W^rahip Seram 11.00, Evening Worahip 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Seram 7:00 pin INTERLAKEN BAPTIST. Dalton. Ph. 623*381. LomtadM-43 jo Driton Peator Ba McMmy Ph. 804120. Sunday School 9-45 a.*.. Family Warehip 11 a.m. eveainc eervim 8 p-«.. WWaaaday Bible study 7 pm. PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH 10221 3. Nome Rd Acroea Jrom PraineviHe Garage. Rev Bill Blair. Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m.; Morning Worahip 11 a.m; Sunday Night 7 pm.; BiNeStudy. Wedrnw day Service 7 p.m. ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Ilona Rd . Delton Father Ray Alim. S.J Pastor Saturday Maas 5:30 p.m.; Sun­ day Maae 11.00 a m from Memorial Dey weekend to Labor Dey weekend, and. 12.-00 Noon the rest of the year. DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD. Pastor Gary Steven.. Phone 62.L87M9 Meet, in Delton High School LGI room. Sunday School 9*0 ojn.; Worship 10:45 a-m. HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH. Hwy. M-66 10 mi. S of Nashville Robert Lee Stotts. Pastor Sunday - 9.45 a m . Sunday School. 1045 a.m Wonhip Service. 8 p.m. Young People Meeting. 7:00 p m. Berning Service. Wednesday 7:30 p.m Bible Study and Prayer How Free enunw-i Ing service on all problems. Phone 616-7583866or 963-1713. OUR LADY OP GREAT OAK. Lacey Father Ray Alim. Phone 623-2490 Sunday Maas al 9 00 a.m PEACE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH AT Berryville. 4 miles W. of Naahville <>n M-7U Steven Reid. Paator Wonhip Strvxv 915 am.. Sunday Church School and Coffee Fellowship 1015 a n. . United Meth­ odist Women 1st Tuesday each month ST CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville rather Leon Pohl. Pastor A missioritof St Rose Catholic (torch. Hasting* Saturday Maa* 6:30 pm Sunday Mau. 930a.ro UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashville Phone 852-9719 Corner Wash togton and Stale Leonard F Putnam. Paatar. Somma Sunday 945 a.m Morning Worship, 10.45 a m. Fellowship; 11 a.m Church School for all ages. 6.30 pm. U.M YF. Jr. Hi and U.M.Y.F. Sr. Hi; Bible Hour • aU agaa; let Wednesday 7:30 • m each month. United Methodist Women. TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 W«* inglon. Nashville. Rev J. G. Boomer Sun­ day School 945 am; Sunday Worship 11.00 a.m.; Evening Senrim 0:00 pm. Bible Prayer. Wednesday 7.00 p m NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Philhpa St? Pastor Laster DeGroot. 8529H0H or 852 9025 Aw-tant Pa.tor Don Roscoe. 852-9808 Sunday Servin* Sunday School 9:45; Sunday Worship 11 a.m.. Sunday Evening Servire 7 pm.; Wad­ neaday night Bible Study 7 p.m Hus Mimstry - Call Don Roscoe 852-9228. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Clm erdale Rd-. 5 miles south of Nashville. S mile test of M-66 Pastor Marvin Potter Phone 852-0861 Sunday Services. SundaySchool 10 a.m . Morning Services 11 am. Evening Service 6pm; Cottage Prayer meeting 7:30 p.m Wednesday Dowling Area Woodland Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev. Lynn Wagner officialtng Phone 7583149. Country Chapel wor­ ship 1015 am.. Sunday School 9 am; Ban­ field worship 11:30 a m. KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN, corner of Barnum Rd and M-66 Woodland Pastor George Spans Phone 387-2741. 945 am Worship. 11 a.m Sunday Sch«>l; Wed­ nesday Prayer 8 p m . W.M.A. 2nd Wed­ nesday each month. Adult C.E.. 2nd Satur­ day each month. 8 p.m COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH. Former Johnston Township Hall. Dowlmg Jack W. Edgerton. Pastor. Sunday School 945 a m . Wonhip 10.45 a.m.. Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer 7 pm. WOGDGROVE PARISH. Coats Grove. Rev Pamela Owens. Pallor Phone 3674137. Sunday church school 9 30 s m. Worship service 10 45 a m.; choir 6 p.m . youth fellowship 7:30 p.m Holy Commun­ ion fust Sunday of each month. Women's Fellowship first Thursday of each month al 10 a.m. Nashville Area CHURCH Ob' THE NAZARENE. 301 Ful­ ler SL. M-79 Pastor Thoma* Voytfa Sunday Servire and Sunday School. 10 an.. Morning Worship 11 a-m.; Evening Services. Youth 6 p.m.. Evening Worship 7 p m . Wednesday mid weak prayer 7 p.m.; Wadneaday caravan program 7 p m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODLsT CHURCH. Rev. Constance Heffelfmger Phene 367-3961 9:15 a.m Worship Sernre; 10:30 a m. Sunday School; 7.30 p.m. Wednesday UMYF Weknow The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JAC08S REXAil PHARMACY FAfTH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N. Wood land Rd.. Lahr Odraaa Paalor Richard Sresink Church phorw 367-4621 Paator'a phorw 374-MU8 Sunday - Morning Worship lw:00 a.m; Sunday School 11:15 am; evening arevire 700 pm Wedmaday • Bible Study 7.00 p.m. 3TUNEY POINT FREE METHODLST. Wellman Rd at £ State Rd Rev Charles Davenport. 119 Star St. Spring Arbor. MI. Ph 517-750-2497 Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship Servire 11 a m. Mid-week Servire Wad al 6 pm. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Velte Rd . Woodland. Timothy Rothfuaa. Paator. Sun­ day K-houl every Sunday at 9-15. Sunday w<-r»hip 10.30. Coffee fellowahit following Sunday worship on 2nd and 4th Sundaya each month Lutheran Brotherhood mreta let Sunday. 7:30 p.m. Luther League meet* 2nd Sunday. 6.30 p.m. Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phil Perkina. Paator. 10 a m Sunday School; II a m. Morning Worship, Junior Churrh. Nursery. 7 p m. Worihip. Wcdnroday 7:30 p m. Family Night Miamonary Society mennd Friday. 7 pm Potluck. Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 106 Cherry St. Pastor: Rev Jerry Drummond Phone 7655134. 10.00 a-m Sunday School: 11:00 urn Morning Worship; Evening Worship 7:00 p.m Wednesday evening prayer meet­ ing al Y C W. Club* 7:00 p.m. ”A Grow­ ing Churrh For Coming Lord " GAULEAN BAPTIST. 108th St. and N. Freeport Rd Phone 945*704. 10 am. Sunday School. 11 a m Morning Worahip. 7 pm Evening Service. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. HOPE CHURCH OF T.-.E BRETHREN. M-50 North of Freeport al the Kent-Ionia Counly Line. Rev. Will* Su4iman Churrh School 10 a.m . Morning Wonhip 11 a m Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL 10 a m. Morning Service*; ll;15 Sunday School. TYtroe are daaaea for all M1DDLEVIL1.E CHRISTIAN REFORM ED. 708 W. Maia Suwt Worahip 10 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; Evening Warahip6p m MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M-37. just north of Mid dlevilie 795-9726 Rev Wedey Smith. Pastor Mark J Highman. Paator of Youth and Education Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Morning Wonhip 11 a.m.; Evening Service NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 2UI Ruaael! Sl Rev. Gary Finkbrtner. Phone 795-7429. Sunday Worship Servire 10 a.m. and 7 p.m . Wednesday Hrble Study 7.30 p.m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at Parmalre Road. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 891-1585 Rev Charles IhxvnbiM. Aseu-tant Paator Phone 79534W> Fml Service 9 a.m.; Churrh School 10.15 a.m.. Second Service 11 15 a.m ; Evening Celebration 6pm ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennia Boylan. Paator Phone 7922889 Sunday Mats 11 a m. McCALLUM CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRLST The Churrh in the Wildwood" Olis Lake Road Pastor Gary Brooks Morning Worship 11 a m.. Sunday School 9 45 a.m . Evening Servire 7 p m . Prayer Meeting and Y'nuth Meeting 7pm Thursday. Women s Mis aionary AsusiatMin first Thur»dav of arh month 9 ;ki a m Complete Prescription Service Hastfcigs Savings and Lean Association Hosting* and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. insurance for your Lite. Homa. Business and Car LW. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf -f- Western Industry FIEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS M»mb^ F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broadway - Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Proscriptions" • 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASDNCS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home of Walnut t S. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GUSS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 CocA Rd. — Hostings. Michigan Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAI TLST CHURCH Ob' ORANGEVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd. 2 miles south of Gun Like Rev Dan Bowman Paator Larry Tungate. Sunday School Supt Sunday School 9 45 a m . Churrh Service. 11 a in . 6 p m Evening Servim. Wednes­ day 6 30 p m. S.O.CJC 3 thru 6 grades. 7 p m Adult Prayer and BiNe Study Bua minwtry weekly with Ron Moore Call 6645413 for pickup MARTIN REFROMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Drive-m. walk-in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rrc Marvin Meetrr. Pa.tor Worship Service* Warn and 7 30 p m ; Sunday School 11:15 a m ST CYRIL A METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Dennu Boylan. Pa.lne Phone 792 2669 Saturday Mau 5 p.m . Sunday Mas* 9am DUSTER REFORMED CHURCH Dwter R-k.i1 near Pine laike Rev Juhn F Padgett Pa«tor SumLiy Worship a m and 6 p in.. Sunday Sc-tool 11 a m . Youth Choir meet, each Mond.iv 6 3U p m ST FRANCIS OF ASSLSI EPISCOPAL CHI KCII OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Mi>»- Ham. Churrh School 9am. Family Ei*f_in.t 10 am Nursery lUain . Midweek acrvKv* a* announced Father Kurt Fish, vaa* tUM-4345 Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, owner of Broadway and Center St. Fr. Shel­ don Haibach. Lx-un. Teneni Senncea. Sun­ day. Maa* and Church School 1U a m GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 13U2 S. Hanover. IlwUng* Leonard Davi*. Paator Ph. 948-2256 or 915-9429. Sunday Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Worahip 11 a.m.. Youth 5 pm.. Evening Worship 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nursery for al! service* Wednesday CYC 6.45 p.m.. prayer and Bible atudy 7 p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hasting*. Michigan. 9486004 Sunday Service*: Sunday School 9.30 a m Morning Worahip 10 45 a m.. Evening Wor­ ahip 6 pm. Wednesday Famuy Night Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8 30 p.m. Sundaymorning acrvK-e broadcast WBCH ST. ROSE CATH0UC CHURCH. 806 S Jefferson. Father lasm Pohl. Paator Satur­ day Mas* 4.30 p.m; Sunday Maaae* 8 a.m. and 11 a.m Confeaaiona Saturday. 4 00 4:30 pm WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METH­ ODIST. 3185 N Broadway. Rev. Constance Heffelfinger. Pastor Ph 367-3961 Churrh School 9 30. Worship Service 1J a.m. Senior MYF 7 pm. Diurwhy evening start ing at 7 pm Choir. U.M Women. Wricoow Circle third Wednesday of month. 1p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway Rev David D Garrett Phone 9482229 Parsonage. 945*195 Church Where a Christian rsperienre make* you a member. 9:45 a.m Sunday School. 1045 a.m. Worship Servire. 7 pm Fellowship Worahip; 7 p.m Wednesday Praver ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann -*d tn Irving. Sunday MorrunjPrayer at i0;30. Holy Communion at 11 OH The Rt Rev. William 0. Lewis. Rector HARVEST CHURCH on M43 five milaa south of Hasting* Paator Larry Silverman. Aaooc Pastor Allan Welch Ph 8488<r24 Service time* Tuesday night (prayer, praiae. and worship) at 7 p m . Thursday night (teaching orrvire) at 7 pm. Sunday 9 30 a m. Sunday School for all ages, 10.30 a m morning worship. 6 p m evening wor­ ahip "Words of Truth" radio broadcut daily al 2 p m on WDF P FM (95 3) abo on WMAX-AMU4 801 at 3 15 p.m. HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Boltwood and East State Road. M5-9I21 Rm Donald L Brail Paator Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Ser­ vire 11:00; Evening Service 6 08 p m Prayer Meeting 7.00 p.m Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stale Road. Paator J.T. Crawmer Ptone 945-2285 Sunday School 9:45 am; Worahip 11.00 a.m; Evening Service 6 p m . Wednesday Prauw Gathering 7pm VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Gospel). 1715 Carlton Center Rd Scnduy morning service, praiw and hy-nna. 10 30 am. Evenuig aeraces. evangeiiaUc. 7 30 p.m.; Sunday Youth Meeting 6 00 p.m . Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Meet­ ing al 7:30 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 mile* E on M-79 Steven Reid. Paator Sunday Churrh School 10:30 a.m.. Worship Service 11*0 am. United Meth­ odist Women ■ 1st Wednesday each month ALGUNQU1N LAKE BIBLE CHURCH. 2625 Airport Rd., itok Taggart. Paator Churrh phone: 9488482 Sunday School 9:45 a.m ; Worship 11 a m.; Junior Church 11 a_m.; Evening Worship 7 pm.. Nursery for all service* THE NOTE OF PHALSElTto New Note) 12223 Chief Noonday Rd . Gun Lake area. Sunday Worship 10 a m.. Tuesday goapel aMxert 7 p.m . Saturday Bible study 7 p.m_. 3rd Friday of Month Youth Concert 7 p.m. Phone 795-7808 BARRY COUNTY' CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan J. David Walker. Minister 945-2938 Sunday Ser­ vices 10 a-m; Bible Study 11 a m Evening Services 6 p m WadneeJay evening Bible study 7 p.m REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF lATTEK DAY SAINTS. 8. Jefferson at Walnut- Kenneth Colburn. Pastor. Home 6988567 Sunday School 10 am. Worship 11 a-m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway Rev. Jamc* Hilgtndorf. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p.m Evening Servire Wednesday; 7:00 p m. Service* for Adult*. Teens and Children. HASTINGS BIBLE MLSSIONARY CHURCH, 307 E Marshall St.. Hastings Rev Marvin Strkmilbr. Phone 945*197. Servurs Sunday School 1000 s.m Morning Worship 11:00 a m Sunday and evening •rrvice* 7:30 pm Wednesday mid-week prayer meeting 7:30 p m Lake Odessa PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRCTHREN IN CHRIST. M-50 at Bel! Rd. Rev Don Palmer. 10 a.m Worship Service; 11 a m. Sunday School. 6:30 Evening Service. 7 30 Wednesday Prayer Service GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Veeder Ro*d. 1 Mile south of M-50 between Darby and Nash Rowls Pastor Bill Stevens Phone 693-2315. 10 a.m Sunday School; 11 a m. Morning Worship; 7 p m Sunday evening worahip. 7:30 p.m Wednesday Prayer Servire. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd. Russell A. Sarver. Pastor Phone 945-9224 Warship service 10:30 a m . evening sen ice * p tn . classes for all age. Tuewlay Cottage Prayer Meeting. 7:00 p.m ST EDWARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake (Mews Rev toui* Badone. Adminis­ trator 374-8274 or 374-7405 Saturday Maas 5.30 p.m . Sunday Masse* 8 and 10 HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENT 1ST. 904 Terry Lane Phone 945-8684. Sat­ urday servKes Sabbath School 9 30 a.m ; Worahip II am.; Tuesday Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 7:30 pm WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, just off M-66 N. of M-50 in Village of Woodtory. Pastor Duane Walter. Ptone 374-7251 Worahip service 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School 10 45 a.m.. Youth Fellowship Wednesday 7 p.m.; Bible Study and Prayer Servire Wednesday? p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Jack Bartholomew, pastor, ptone 945-4995 Robert Fuller, ctoir director Sunday wtoiule 9 30 Fellow­ ship and coffee. 9 55 Sunday School; 11.00 Morning Worship. 6 00 Youth Meetings. 7.00 Evening Worship Nursery for all ser­ vice*. transportation provided to and from morning service*. Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRLST CHURCH. Corner of 1st and 2nd Ave . Lake Odessa Pastor George Speas Phone 374-8756 Sunday Morning Wo.-*hip Service 11.00 a m Sunday School ■ 10:00 am. Evening Service ■ 7.30 p.m. Wedmaday Evening Prayer Meeting 7*0 p.m HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITN1SSES. 220 West Coi­ fs* St Bible lecture 930 a m ; Watchtower Study 10:45 a.m.; Tuesday - Congregation Bible Stu iy 8 p.m . Thursday • Theocratic School 7:30. Servire meeting 8.30 LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST. Hwy. M-50. H mile W. of M-66. Lake Odema Rev. Jam** Hulett. Pastor Worship 8*0 and 11 a m.. Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH. 502 East Grand St Mark J Highman. Paator Ph 9482626 Sunday School. 10 a.m.. morn­ ing worship and children's churrh. 11 am.. youth meetings. 5 p m . evening worship. 6 pm. Thursday prayer meeting 7 pm; Thursday teen chases and Pnmary Adven­ ture* 7 pm Nursery provided for all ser­ vice* We welcome alf GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCTI. 239 F. North St. Pastor Muhwi Anton Ph 9459414 Sunday. July 10 8 a m Wonhip (early aervice); 9 15 a m Church School, all ages 1000 Worship. Church Council After WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W. Slate Rd (Old Algonquin School) Pastor Jeff Arnett, phone home. 9482792. church 9482549 Sunday Sunday School 10 a.m.. Warship 10 45 a.m.. evening ser­ vice* 6 30 p.m Katharine Maurer JACKSON - Mrs. Katharine Maurer. 86. of 1612 Second St., formerly of Hastings, died Wednesday, July 22. 1983. at Foote Hospital in Jackson. She was bom in Germany in 1896. She married Herman Maurer. He preceded in death in 1952. She was employed as an accountant by Royal Coach Co. and Blue Diamond Lumber Co. of Battle Creek for manv years. She was a member of St. Marys Star of the Sea Catholic Church. St. Mary’s Altar Society. St. Mary s Senior Citizens and the Catholic Daughters of America. She was a past member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. Mrs. Maurer is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law. Her’man and Ruth Maurer. James and Joyce Maurer, and Peter Maurer, all of Jackson; seven grand­ children and two great - grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday. July 30 at 10 a.m. from St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church. The Rev. A Thomas Fit­ zgerald officiated. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cementery in Hastings. Arrangements were by Cavanaugh Funeral Chapel of Jackson. Hah 0. (Hill) Johnson EL PASO. TEXAS - Mrs. Ilah C. (HiU) Johnson, of El Paso. Texas, died Sunday, July 24, 1983, in El Paso. She was bom Oc­ tober 10, 1896 in Barry County. She taught school in the Hastings Public School System for many years. She married Morris Hill in 1922 and he died in 1934. In 1946, she married Loren D. Johnson, who died in 1978. She was a former member of the Pennock Hospital Guild No. 22, life member of Order of the Eastern Star No. 7, charter member of American Legion Auxiliary, charter member of Women’s Auxiliary Knights Templar and a life long member of the First United Methodist Church. She is survived by three children, Marjorie Isenhath of El Paso, Tex., Morris 0. Hill of Youngstown, Ohio, and Frances M. Hooker of Marietta, Ga.; a brother, Dayle P. Bidelman of Naples, Fla.; and four grand­ children. Cremation has taken place. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. HardingOrr and McDaniel Funeral Homes of El Paso were in charge of arrangements. John Iler DAYTONA BEACH. FLA - Mr. John Iler. 83. formerly of Vermontville, died Saturday* July 30 in Daytona Beach. Fla. He was boni Aug. 6. 1899. He married the former Pauline Kumce. She pret-eded him in death in 1951. He was self-employed at Standard Gas Station in Vermontville for several years. Mr Iler is survived by his children. Mrs. Bennie <Lois» Kenyon of Nashville. Robert Iler of Daytona Beach, Fla., Lee Iler of Norfolk, Va. and Earl Iler of Ormond Beach, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Services were held at Riverside Cemetery Holly Hill. Fla. y' Donald (J.D.) Cardinal HASTINGS - Mr. Donald (J.P.) Joseph Cardinal. 54. of 2820 W. State Rd., died Monday. Aug. 1, 1983, at Pennock Hospital. He was bom on July 1, 1929. in Baraga. Mich., the son of Girard J. Barbano and Nancy Cardinal. He moved to Hastings in 1952. He married the former Hilda Edmonds from Hastings. He was employed by Stowell Construction for three years. Baldwin Brothers and Millers Plumbing for several years and then was a self-emploj'ed plumber. Mr. Cardinal is survived by his wife, Hilda; five sons, Daniel Linderman of Plain Dealins, La., Jay David Cardinal of I jinsing, Joseph and Randy Cardinal, both of Grand Rapids, and Kenneth Cardinal of Forest Grove, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. George (Debra) Littlejohn of Hastings and Shawnee Cardinal, at home; three sisters, Mary (Meno) Jondreau of Baraga, Mrs. Richard (Jean) Edmonds of Englewood, Calif., and Mrs. William (Dorothy) Ackley of Lacde Flambeau. Wise.; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was held Thursday, Aug. 4 at 10 c.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Baraga. Father John Hascell officiated. Burial was in Assinire Cemetery in Baraga. Arrangements were by Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings Claire A. Smith KALAMAZOO - Claire Alexis Smith, in­ fant daughter of David J. and Joan (Curtis) Smith, 4420 E. Milham, Kalamazoo, died Wednesday morning, July 27, 1983, at her home. She was bom April 11, 1983 in Kalamazoo. She was baptized in the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. Surviving besides her parents are grand­ parents, the Rev. and Mrs. Willard H. Curtis of Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith of Portage; a great- grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Heckeler of Ballston, Spa, N.Y.; several aunts, uncles, cousins. Graveside services were held Thursday afternoon, July 28 at the South Portage Cemetery. The Rev. Martha P. Blunt of the First Presbyterian Church of Portage of­ ficiated. Arrangements were by Langeland Portage Chapel. Elizabeth B. Lenon______ SUNFIELD - Mrs. Elizabeth B. Lenon. 83, of 120 Jackson SL, died Tuesday, Aug. 2,1983, in a Lansing hospital. She was born May 27, 1900 in Vestaburg, the daughter of Allen S. and Elizabeth (Brake) Amon. She had been a resident of Sunfield for 70 years. She was a member of Sunfield United Brethren Church, and was a Sunday school teacher for many years. Mrs. Lenon is survived by her husband, Theo; a son, Richard A. and Helen Lenon of Glenview, ID.; a daughter, Joan and Robert Trezise of Lansing; six grandchildren; and one great - grandson. Funeral services wDl be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4 at the Mapes-Fisher Funeral Home in Sunfield. Burial will be in Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunfield United Brethren Church. CENTRAL UNITED METHODLST. 912 Fourth Ave. Rev Stephen Keller. Ph. 3748861. Church Schoo1 9:45 a m . Worahip Service* 8 30 and 11 a m Coffee Hour 12 noon LAKEWOOD BA ITLST. Paator Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555 Acroaa from the high actool. 7180 Velte Rd . M-50 Sunday School 10:00 ajn.; Worahip Servire 11:00 am Evening Servire 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 30 p.m ClimsTlAN REFORMED 620 Sisth Ave. Rev Ben Ridder Ph 3744WO7. 9:30 a m Coffer Hour. 9 45 a m Sunday Scltool; 11 a.m. Worahip Service. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Ave Rev Randall Kohl*. Ph. 3748753. Worship Hour 930 a.m , Feliowahip Hour IO 3Ga m . Church School XI a.m. HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 102 E Woodlawn Ave Minuter Srott Davia Sunday Worship 9:30 am Fellowship 10.30 to 11 00 a m Bible School 1100 a m to 12 00 noon Wednesday Bible Study and Fclkrwwhip 7 30 to 8 30 pm Phone 945-2076. BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 a m.. Worship Service 11 am Prayer Servire Thursday 7pm CHURCH OF JESUS CHRLST LATTER DAY SAINTS Meeting at 502 E Band Sunday Sacrament meeting HU) am. Sunday Sctoul 1000 a m Branch Prvi-imt David McMonigle Phone 1-6989649 or 945-4154 NORTH IRVING W&iLEYAN CHURCH CORNER OF Woodachuol and Wing IU> Pastor Mark Wade. 5519 Buehler Rd Phone 765-8287 Sunday School 10 a tn . Worship 11 a.m , Evening Service 7pm. Prayer Service Wednesday 7pm. Nurwry provided for all sen ire* FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green St. Hastings Ph (616) 9459574 Myron K Williams. Minister Sun­ day. August 7 9.30 am Worship. 10 30 a m Coffee Fellowship. 10.30 a m Radio Br-wdcaat. WBCH Moods' Aug 8 7 00 p m Boy Scouts Wedne. ay. August 10 7pm Education Work Area FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hae tings. Michigan Willard H Curtis. Minis­ ter, Eileen Higbee. Dir Christian Ed Sun­ day. July 31 Morning Worship 9 30 Nur­ sery provided Broadcast of thia nervier over WBCH AM and FM 9 30 Churrh School Classes for Iirst gradt and below Kent and Sue Bowden This Day Of Your Life Is Too Vital For You To Waste It y*-* hat did you do this blessed day a) While all those hours slipped away? Did your accomplishments portray Too little work and too much play, Or rather, something you can say That you'd be proud of, come what may; Whose benefits will far outweigh Sacred concert set for Aug. 7 A sacred concert, featuring vocal recor­ ding artist Kent Bowden, and chalk artist Sue Bowden, will be presented Sunday. August 7 at 6 p.m. at the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church. The Bowdens tour nationally and are known for their unique programs which frequently combine music and art with elements of drama and humor. Their unique backgrounds in Christian education, child care, art, theater. TV production, and music have prepared them for this work. Sue is an inspiring chalk artist with pictures that appeal to audiences of all ages. Her drawings, completed in 7 to 10 minutes, emphasize Biblical truth. Kent writes and performs dramatic monologues in the characters of heroes of the Christian faith. His music is a powerful expression of the Christian message. Pastor Phil Perkins invites all interested to attend. There is no admission charge, but a free-will offering will be received in ap­ preciation of the Bowdens ministry to us. Temptations that can lead astray, For common sense is here to stay Area students attend market orientation And that’s too big a price to pay. Now, did you take the time to pray? Your House of Worship shows the way. So learn to <ollow and obey What lessons of your faith convey, Or you'll remember with dismay The things you should have done today. — Gloria Nowak About 200 high school juniors and seniors from Southwest Michigan will be at Western Michigan University on Thursday. Aug. 4, to participate in the third annual Labor Market Orientation. The Deartment of Consumer Resources and Technology (CRT> at Western is hosting the program from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the University Student Center. Dr. Jack T. Humbert, professor of CRT at Western, said the students are from Barry. Calhoun, Van Buren end Berrian Counties and are all employed through the Com­ prehensive Employment Training Act (CETA). During the day students will compete in job-interview situations and dressing for interviews. The competition is designed to help the students acquire life survival and employability skills. The students also will participate in a scavenger hunt that will serve as a career exploration exercise as the students meet with WMU employees to discuss their jobs. �The Hastings Banner. Thursday, August 4. 1983 — Page 5 [^^^^ouTlookT ^ ***** ■■■*>■ Stone Oak to perform Sunday Stone Oak, a Wisconsin-based band, is one of four groups appearing this Sunday at Charlton Pork’s Thornapple Music Festival. The bands offerings will include country-rock, western sing, and some bluegrass. The show starts at 12:30 p.m. and runs until 5:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and 50 cents for children under 12 years. Summer athletes: Be aware of heat Running in hot weother con load to all kinds of problems unless the person knows what they are doing. Dr. James Atkinson offers advise to anybody who will undergo any kind of physical activity when temperatures hit 90 degrees. by Sieve Vedder As temperatures soar into the 90s and stay there, physical activity quite naturally seems to dissipate. All most of us really want is locate a cool spot and station ourselves there. Forget about dallying around in the hot sun; staying cool ranks number one on the list of priorities. But there are those people who refuse to stop jogging, walking, biking, or playing softbali even in 90 degree temperatures. And that’s fine except these people should be conscious of any warning messages their bodies might be trying to send to the brain. These people run the same risk of heat exhaustion or even heat stroke as the rest of us. But with proper steps to avoid these possible catastrophies, the likelihood of them occurring plummets to near zero. Dr. James Atkinson of Hastings explains that exercising in the hot sun causes body fluids to escape thus straining the body’s cooling mechanism. As the body’s core temperature goes up, the body sweats more trying to get rid of that heat. That causes the blood vessels to dialate which in turn causes the red splotches we see on our arms and legs Food Bank Friday at Johnstown Hall B^r**E/WhereTo-Go,What To-Do, What To Buy when we’re hot. Electrolytes such as sodium and potassium are lost causing two things to happen. Lactic acids, which are not being removed because the body’s circulatory system has been weakened, are built up in the muscles causing cramps. The second thing that happens is that low blood salts lead to nausea. Also, because of the increased core temperture, headaches and dizzyness occur. If these symptoms are not caught by the athlete in time, they will lead to head exhaustion. This is where the skin turns pale, the person feels weak, and they are on the verge of passing out. The depletion of body fluids at this point is sending the person into shock. He is disoriented and confused. If nothing is done to combat heat exhaustion it could easily lead to heat stroke. This is where the body temperature has risen up to 107 degrees, the body has stopped sweating, the blood pressure has dropped, and the body salLs are totally out kilter. Heat exhaustion can be fatal if left un­ treated. Dr. Atkinson says it isn’t uncommon for distance runners to fall prey to either heat exhaustion or even heat stroke. “You’ll see a fair number of runners suffer heat exhaustion even in a 10k run,” he says. To keep these things from happening, Dr. Atkinson offers aevera) suggestions to anybody who runs, jogs, walks, plays ball, hits a tennis ball or bicycles in the heat of the summer. He says runners shouldn’t run in any race over 10k when the temperature inches past 80. "You can get in trouble even running just three or four miles in that heat," says Atkinson. Dr. Atkinson also suggests dressing lightly. Shorts and shoes art all that it needed since a shirt would only keep the body surface from being exposed, which is the best thing for a runner. Another suggestion from Dr. Atkinson is taking a bottle of water along on any long run. Water, and not diuretics like beer and pop, is by far the best thing for keeping the body properly hydrated. "Hydration is the key to avoiding a lot of the problems,” says Dr. Atkinson. "It is A-l across the board to use. It is a mainstay.” As for eating, Dr. Atkinson admits there have been no concrete findings from nutritionalists, but he suggests eating a light protein (chicken, tuna fish, peanut butter, etc.) meal one hour before exercising. "There doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason when it comes to eating," he says. Dr. Atkinson also believes a person should keep himself in shape 12 months of the year. There should be no scurrying to get oneself in shape in April. He also says a person should listen to whatever his body is trying to tell it — arJ it doesn’t matter whether he or she is in shape or not. Dr. Atkinson says if these suggestions are followed by anybody planning a strenuous summer workout, there don’t have to be any problems. ‘Problems can be avoided in all areas if precautions arc taken,” says Dr. Atkinson. There will be a food bank held Friday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Township Hall, as par’ of the federally sponsored Emergency Food Bank. Food bank organizers say recipients can follow the same guidelines as used in the cheese giveaway to determine eligibility. The food bank is made available to the low income, unem­ ployed and elderly, with proper proof of eligibility. Under the terms of the food bank program, SI.50 in food parcels is alloted to each person per day. Each food basket supplys ap­ proximately three to five days of food for each family. An “Old Times Day,” a car museum, and a old fashioned gospel concert highlight some of the activities that can be found in Barry County this weekend. At Tamarack Valley, memories of times past will come alive at the first annual "Old Times Day" on Saturday, August 6 from 10:00 a.m. to4:00 p.m. This is another in the continuing series of group events in the new "Rural Heritage" programming at Nature’s Open Door. Two new rural heritage settings will be unveiled and a hands-on tours will be con­ ducted through them as well as in the country store setting. Prizes will be given to those who attend in period costume (circa 1900 to 1920).The grounds fee will be $1 per person, except for those over 65 or under 12. An old-fashioned outdoor gospel concert featuring Ray and Millie Overholt and “The Noles of Praise” will be held August 6 at 7 p.m. at Bowens Mills. The Overholts are well-known in this area, having sung in many of the local churches. Ray composes many of the songs. In Hastings a dance will be held at the Hastings Moose on Saturday, Aug. 6 featuring the group ‘Timber Jack’. Members and guests are welcome. Also in Hastings, Charlton Park will be the site of the Thornapple Music Festival on Sunday. Performing during the 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. open air event in the park’s natural amphitheater will be the Dirk Rivers Band of Grand Rapids; Stone Oak of Wisconsin; Four Wheel Drive of Kalmazoo; and Hor­ sefeather, -Iso of Grand Rapids. Admission is $5 for adults and .50 for children under 12. Preschoolers are free. Over 600 cars ranging from turn-of-thecenlury antiques to ’69 street machines, will be on hand for Gilmore Car Museum’s Red Barn’s Spectacular III this Sunday. The car show and swap meet is co­ sponsored by the Kalamazoo Antique Auto Restorer’s Club. The show will feature 35 classes with first through third place trophies given out, plus three "best of show" awards. NtW PROFESSIONAL GLOSSY IMAGE PRINTS 35<nm ONLY SERVICE p Aaa S2 oo *o Abort Pr.ce» P.- < ; Back AOdress SKRUDLAND PHOTO 1720 RAND RD. 3 Shop our selection of... Designers Jeans and Sportswear Famous names like... 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WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS No Bidder may withdraw his proposal for a period of 45 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. MBHT TO REJECT BIDS The Village of Woodland reserves the right to waive any irregularities and to reject any and all bids. Nancy Stowell Village Clerk Woodland, Michigan Riom 795-9947 If you’ve been wanting faster banking service it’ ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Village of Woodland will receive separate sealed Bids for Installation of Slotted Drain Pipe - South Main at the Village Hall, N. Main, Woodland, Michigan 48897 until 7:00 p.m., local time, on Monday, August 8, 1983, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. PALATINE. IL 60074 to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-3051 Michigan National Bank 230 N. BROADWAY in HASTINGS �The Hostings Banner, Thursday. August 4. 1983 — Page 6 Woodland News Jim Kinsey of the Lakewood Hunger Coalition has recently announced that the organization is planning to hold a "Bed Race” on Monday, Sept. 5, which is Labor Day. The theme of the race is "A Big Push for the Hungry". Bed frames can be con­ structed of any material. Wheels must be able to roll on city streets. The beds must have a double-size mattress and be made up with two sheets, blanket and pillow. Teams of seven people can register for the race by contacting Jim Kinsey at 374-8281. Church groups, women’s groups, scout groups, or whatever other kind of groups are not only encouraged to get up a team and register for the race, but to set up a food booth along the race course as an additional money-making effort. The money from the food booths may be kept for the group or also donated in part or whole to the Hunger Coalition. Duane and Ann Reuther held a three-way anniversary party at their home on Jordan Road last Sunday for the anniversaries of three of Ann's children. Russ anu Sue Duimstra of Lake Odessa, Russell and Melanie Pouch of Charlotte, and Lhura and Larry Mortensen of Battle Creek all celebrated their August wedding an­ niversaries early at the Reuther farm. Other guests included Annette Ure, Linda Reuther, Steve Reuther, Lance end Linda Van Horn of Battle Creek and their family, Seth Duim­ stra, and John Kenney of Hastings and a friend. The group played volleyball, hor­ seshoes, badminton and other games before and after enjoying a barbecued chicken dinner. Sunday was “Lay bunday" at Zion Lutheran Church. Claude Smith read the gospel and Choir Director Duane Reuther delivered the sermon. The subject of his sermon was “Why Does God Take So Long” (to answer prayers). Darlene Niethamer and her three daughters and Andrea Coates sang three songs as special music for the lay service. The church is planning a picnic after Sunday morning service next week. If weather permits, the picnic will be held at Woodland's Herald Classic Memorial Park. If it rains, the picnic will be held in the church building. This column mistakenly identified Mrs. Rauli Aho (Vi Aho) as Mrs. Raymond Blocher in the picture last week. Both ladies Aud’s Antics by Catherine Lucas are involved with hosting the Finnish girls who are guests in Woodland, and Mrs. Aho happened to be standing where I thought Mrs. Blocher was. Apologies to both ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stannard and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Crockford drove to Chicago on Thursday last week to take the Stannards’ July house guests, Mrs. Eunice Matthews ana Mrs. Dovie Cook, to O'Hare Airport to fly back to their homes in Little Rock, Arkansas On their way back to Woodland, the Stan­ nards and the Crockfords enjoyed dinner in Stevensville. Terri Mulliken Allen and her husband, David and children, Todd, 9, and Becky, 8, are visiting at the home of her parents for two weeks. The Allen family now lives in Mesquite, a suburb of Dallas, Texas. Terri is a graduate of Lake wood High School and attended grade school in Woodland. Mrs. Allen works in the building where the television series “Dallas" is produced and occasionally sees th? members of the “Dallas” cast in the building which is also used for the exterior of the Ewing Oil Company offices in the show. Terri and her family visited relatives in Chicago on the way to Michigan and visited the Museum of Science and Industry in that city. While hert, they have had dinner at the home of James Harbin and his family in Lansing on Sunday. This week is Vacation Bible School time at Woodgrove Christian-Brethren Parish Church in Coats Grove. Classes are being held daily for ages two through grade six. Closing ceremonies and recognition of achievements will be held at church during the Sunday morning service. Workers are busy making repairs to the Woodland School during the summer vacation. The roof is being repaired and the playground equipment all has a new coat of paint. Everything should be fresh and pretty when school starts this fall. Roger and Nancy Stowell, Marybeth and Tim Dickenson, Bob Offley and Karla Jackson rode bicycles from Woodland to the Ionia Fair last weekend They left Woodland after breakfast and took back roads to avoid dangerous traffic. They spent the afternoon and evening at the fair with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Offley, who are the parents of Nancy, Marybeth and Bob, and who met them at the fair. Mr. and Mrs. Offley brought Roger and NOTICE The Hastings Area Board of Education will hold a SPECIAL MEETING on Thursday August 4, 1983 at 4 p.M. in the Board Conference Room, Administration Office, 232 W. Grand St. PURPOSE: Awarding bids for roofing. Nancy’s son with them. Except for the af­ ternoon heat, it was an enjoyable outing. The Woodland V'llage Council has a new member. Mike Warnick recently resigned and Mike Winkler has been appointed to serve as trustee-councilman until the next election. The Woodland Labor Day weekend celebration committee is busy planning events for the annual Inmecoming held in Woodland every year. They are planning a parade, horseshoe, archery, and baseball tournaments, an ice cream social, a com­ munity pig roast and perhaps a community gospel sing meeting. The Woodland Lions Club is planning a chicken barbecue for the Saturday evening of the celebration. Flyers outlining all the events and their times will be out soon. Betty Lind has been undergoing medical tests as an out-patient in Grand Rapids and Hastings for the last few weeks. A new tool and die shop — Everett Engineering Corp. — opened on North Main Street in Woodland on August 1. Construction was started on the building near the village offices last year. Now Phil Everett is doing business while still moving in and arranging a lot of machinery. Counting the owner, five people are employed in the shop. Woodland Fire Dept, is planning its annual Kids' Night. Thursday, Aug. 11, r' ’* p.m. The kids will get a ride on a fire engine and a ice cream treat. Lake Odessa News: Duane and Frances (Peacock) Glasgow celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday, July 24, at St. Edward’s Hall in Lake Odessa, with over 150 in attendance from Appleton and Elkhorn, Wise., Hastings, Wyoming, Grand Rapids, Mt. Pleasant, Eaton Rapids, Lansing, Westphalia, Por­ tland, Clare, Fowler, Hubbardston, Fremont, Hickory Corners, Allegan and Lake Odessa. Special guests were Frances’ Godmother and husband, Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell, from Hendersonville, N.C. Frances and Duane were married at SL Edward's on June 28, 1958. They have six children — Bob, Don, John, Joe, Jim and Mariann. plus one granddaughter, Amy. The event was hosted by their family with the help of their grandmother, aunts and uncles. Mariann presided at the guest book, Cherie (Mrs. Don) Glasgow cut and served the cake, and Luann Garikier served the punch. Frances is the daughter of Reine Peacock and the late Leander Peacock of Lake Odessa. Roy and Iva Mosson will be honored guests Sunday, Aug. 14 for the celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary. The event will be held at the Herbert Cusack home on Jordan Lake, on the highway north of Lake Odessa. Relatives and friends are invited to greet them between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The children and families of the couple are hosting the party. They request no gifts. Tom Carr of Stafford, Va. and Becky Rook of Hampton, Va. spent a week here with his parents, Gene and Bernadine Carr, other relatives, and friends. They attended the Carr Reunion while here which was attended by 50 and held at the Carr home on Lapo Road and M-50. Tom now resides at Stafford where he has a positon as a teacher of elementary physical educa'ion there. Finn Carter of Vermontville visited his daughter, Sue Orlowski, and Joey on Sunday. His brother, Stanley, also of Vermontville, Judith Lenz, Secretary Hastings Area Scbnel District had been seriously ill at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing and died Friday, July 29. Their mother, Ena Carter Wicks, is a local resident. Writings from local pens Bernice Hayes (This is a continuing series featuring the writing of members of a local creative writing class held at Hidden Valley in con­ junction with the Hastings Adult Education program. The class is taught by Karen Kimball.) Bernice Hayes, a new member of the class, finds Creative Writing to be “much more fun than typing class." Her love for and devotion to her family has been a recurring theme in her writing. She also has a deep appreciation for nature. 1. 2. 3. 4. Cash and due from depository institutions (Schedule, Item 6).............................................................. U.S. Treasury securities.............................................................................................................................. Obligations of other U.S. Government agencies and corporations...................................... Obligations of States and political subdivisions in the United States.................................... 5. All other securities........................................................................................................................................ 6. Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell.......... 7. a. Loans,Total (excluding unearned income) (Schtdul* A, item 10)......................................................... 24,842 312 b. LESS: allowance for possible loan losses..................................................................................... 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 24,530 None 1,347 90 by Bernice Hayes The little black animal with the white stripe Goes out prowling every night. A deadly weapon he carries along, To teach every one where they belong. If he lifts his tail and holds it high. You’d better be sure to pass him by. The unbearable odor pollutes the air. The effect on your sinuses is hard to bear. This little fellow is called a skunk, If you think he's a cutie you must be a drunk. If you want advice, he’s not a pup, So don't ever try to pick him up. None 1,048 64,650 Talent ■IL TMN. State Charter No. 11 c. Loans, Net................................................................................................................................................... Lease financing receivables..................................................................................................................... Bank premises, furniture and fixtures, and other assets representing bank premises Real estate owned and other bank premises................................................................................... Other assets: a. Intangible assets................... ................................................................................................................. b. All other assets (Sch«M«G, Itwn3)................. ..................... T............. s................................................ TOTAL ASSETS (Sum of hems 1 thru 11)...................................................................................................................... $16,212 8,617 1,203 6,253 None 5.350 — LIABILITIES — 13. Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations (Schedule F. item 1, Col. A)................ 14. Time and savings deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations 6,958 (Schedule F. item 1, Col. B&C)........................ .................................................................................................................................... 15. Deposits of United States Government (Schedule F. item 2. Col. A. B&C)................................................................ 16. Deposits of States and political subdivisions in the United States (ScheduleF, Item3, Col. A, B&C) ... 45,202 30 4,672 None 195 57,057 17. All other deposits (Schedule F, Item4. Col. A, B&C)............................................................................................... 18. Certified and officers’ checks (Schedule F, Item 5, Col. A)................................................................................ 19. TOTAL DEPOSITS (Sum of items 13 thru 18)............................................................................................................... a. Total demand deposits (ScheduleF. Items, Col. A).......................................................................................... .7,438 b. Total time and savings deposits (Schedule F, item 6, Col. B & C).............................................................. 49,619 20. Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase............ 21. Interest-bearing demand notes (note balances) issued to the U.S. Treasury and other liabilities for borrowed money................................................................................................. 22. Mortgage indebtedness and liability for capitalized leases.................................................... 23. All other liabilities (Schedule H. Item 3)................................................................................................................. 24. TOTAL LIABILITIES (excluding subordinated notes and debentures (Sum of items 19 thru 23) 25. Subordinated notes and debentures.................................................................................................... 700 None None 721 58,478 None — EQUITY CAPITAL — 26. Preferred stock 27. Common Stock. . a. No. shares outstanding None (par value) a. No. shares authorized 135,360 b. No. shares outstanding 135,360 (par value) 28. Surplus.......................................................................................................................................... 29. Undivided profits and reserve for contingencies and other capital reserves 30. TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL (Sum of items 26 thru 29-..................................................................... 31. TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY CAPITAL (Sum of items 24. 25 ond 30)............................ Memoranda - Deposits of state money • Michigan.................................................. I. James R. Veldman, of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this report of condition has been prepared in conformance with the ap­ plicable instructions, ond is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. James R. Veldman None 1,354 1,878 2,940 6,172 64,650 5 We, the undersigned directors, attest the correct­ ness of this report of condition and declare that is has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepored in conformace with the applicable instructions and is true and correct. Directors ... Marshall H. Cook James E. Coleman Richard J. Hudson During the 1970s, the collectibles market enjoyed a major growth increase in everything from autographs to vases as both collectors and investors searched for in­ teresting and unique collections as an in­ flation hedge. One particular area within the collectibles field that has exhibited an escalating percentage of interest and ac­ tivity recently has been the collecting of defunct stock certificates and bonds. Although worthless and non-redeemable as active securities, obsolete stocks and bonds from both bankrupt and active companies have gained a new lease on life as worthy collectibles. Such collecting is formally called "scripophily", which basically means to enjoy or have an interest in paper items. Numerous publications, from the Wall Street Journal to American Business, have reported the booming growth on this relatively new collectible. Reasons for collecting old stocks and bonds are varied — from attractiveness, scarcity and historical significance to famous signatures, condition and illustrations. These same collecting factors also determine the market pricing structure. Many investors and collectors of scripophily are business executives, stock brokers, and bankers whose careers are related to finance. Most enjoy framing their choicest pieces and hanging them in their homes or in their offices for all to appreciate. Scripcphilists agree that certificates printed 50-to-125 years ago by a dozen eastern "banknote” companies are more attractive than the mass-produced stocks and bonds of today. Only a few skilled engravers had mastered the art form of creating the omate border work,, titles, and meticulously detailed illustrations that would sometimes take months to pain­ stakingly etch onto steel plates. While ap­ pealing to the eye of the shareholder, the elaborate work of the engravers also made counterfeiting difficult. Those stocks and bonds not printed by the banknote companies were printed by local or regional printers. Although not as attractive as those printed by the banknote companies, their value is still sometimes high for other reasons, such as historical background. An example would be a mining stock from the Comstock Lode or a Civil War Confederate bond. Regardless of the value factors, collectors and investors alike are finding that old stocks and bonds are among the few affordable pieces of America’s early financial history left for collecting. scarcity also plays a role in the demand for old stocks and bonds. While there is a set number available, the growing number of buyers entering the market are forcing prices up and the supply down. Many early pieces were destroyed years ago when companies merged, dissolved, or when the certificates were cancelled, leaving few for collectors. With this limited supply available in a rapidly developing market, the law of supply and demand should assure their rise in collector value as long as in­ flation remains unchecked. Signatures of prominent men in American history like John D. Rockefeller, Thomas Edison, Cornelius Vanderbilt, AndrewCarnegie and others can be found on old stocks and bonds, bringing many autograph collectors into scripophily. A Standard Oil stock from the 1870s, signed by Rockefeller, sold for under $500 a little over two years ago. Today, the same certificate sells for $2,000. While most attractive certificates still sell between $10 and $50, those with famous signatures can demand $200 to $2,000. Currently, collector demand is for old mining, railroad, banking and energy stocks and bonds. Other collecting areas include automobiles, aircraft, insurance, territorial, autographs and certificates that have low issue numbers or are unusual in any way. Potential collectors should remember that defunct securities are found in both issued and unissued condition. Unissued pieces are usually found in clean and crisp condition, free of wear and cancellation marks. Most collectors prefer issued certificates because they were actually used, but unissued pieces are acceptable when issued ones are not available. There is little reference material on scripophily because of the newness of the market. Those wishing to learn more on the subject would do well to purchase a collec­ tor’s guidebook on it. The continuing demand from an expanding number of collectors and investors should assure a continued "bullish” trend in ob­ solete stocks and bonds for the future. With a strong collecting base now established, the prospects for growth is excellent. The adolescence of scripophily should also be regarded as advantageous, giving new collectors a chance to grow with the market. Regardless of its investment potential, scripophily, as a hobby-collectible alone, is a fascinating and unique look at both America's early financial roots and its in­ dustries. Wendell's WK: About the Author No Play Mate Consolidated Report of Condition of Hastings City Bank of Hastings in the State of Michigan, and its Domestic Subsidiaries, at the dose of business on June 30,1983. Defunt stocks find new life Age doesn't mailer unless <you're cheese. Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 The United Catholic Brothers of St. Cyril and Methodius and St. Augustine Catholic Churches are sponsoring a way for you to spend an enjoyable day, namely the 1983 "Gun Lake Lazy Days Festival” this Saturday at the St. Cyril and Methodius Church grounds at Gun Lake. You and your family are invited to spend an enjoyable Saturday with events ranging from bingo to a special square dancing party featuring nationally-known dance caller Howard Cowles of Shelbyville. There will also be games for the kids, food and drink. T o get to the Lazy Days Festival, take M-43 toJce’s Grocery in Gun Lake, then follow the signs to St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. For more information, call the parish rectory at 792-2889. 112 E. Court Street in Hastings Phone 945-3215 4 "Insurance Is Our Business” r Pontiac • Oldsmobile • GMC Trucks HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Due to the response of the people of Barry County we have added to our service staff. We'd like to by Bernice Hayes I’m all shook up, a nervous wreck, I just can’t seem to think. My talent isn’t here at all, It just went down the drink. I guess my talent's being me, A mom, a cook, a wife. Someone content to be around. To help out all my life. So I will rest my laurels here, A simple person: me. What better talent could there be. Than what I picked to be? Gun Lake Lazy Days planned Sat. STRICKLAND AGENCY WELCOME... Chuck Miller \ J V—________ XaitfZL-. 1 BRAKE RELINE I LABOR OPERATIONS I • Remove and Clean Front Calipers • Install Disc Linings Front • Resurface Front Brake Rotors • Repack Front Wheel Bearings • Clean Brak'* Assemblies Front and Rear COMPLETE PARTS AND LABOR w ABOVE PRICES APPLY TO ALL GENERAL MOTORS STANDARD PRODUCTION CAR MODELS Rear Drum Brakes done at the same time ... *69.00 Extra Call CHUCK MILLER or JR. MILLER for appointment Oft | �The Hostings Bonner. Thursdoy. August 4. 1983 — Page 7 Pork Farms wraps up ‘A’ title; Legion, Lewis also 1st Art Meade Auto handed the Non-Runners a 6-0 setback last week. Art Meade led the winners with three singles and two runs scored while Kip Eastman tripled and singled. The Hotel topped Fiberglass B 11-8 as Nick Carter doubled, tripled and scored two runs while Don Nevins doubled twice and scored two runs. Frank Misak and Dick Nevins also contributed two hits. For Fiberglass. Quinton Elliott and Wayne Wright banged out three hits. The Superette outlasted the Weight Train Gym 21-17. Brian Snider collected four hits and three runs while Jim Curtis and Scott McKenzie each drilled home runs for the Superette For the Weight Train. Wayne Rodgers and Bill Rodgers each had three singles. The Moose edged the Hotel 5-3. In that game Chuck Heacock had two hits and scored two runs for the winners while the Hotel was led by Gerald Sherry’s two hits G & G Pork Farms ail but wrapped up the Division A championship with an 11-4 win over Fiberglass A. The Porkers are now 11-3 while Hooks is now 9-6 after losing to Cap­ pons. Dan Neely’s league-leading 10th home run plus homers by Gary Van Elst and Bill Miller gave the Porkers the win. Fiberglass was led by Rick Ogden with three hits and John Bremmer with two. SPORTS Tom Warner of G&G Pork Farms rounds first base after knocking a single against f iberglass A. The Porkers, with three home runs leading the way, won the game and all but wrapped up the Hastings Division A crown. — FINAL STANDINGS — Womens League National Bonk at Halting*................................. 10 2 National Bonk won first halt of league and Is playing In separate brocket. W L M Vitale’s............................................................... 9 Hastings City Bonk (Middleville)...................7 Hostings Women of the Moose...................... 6 True Value Hardware....................................... 5 Barry County Medicol Core............................. 2 Hastings Merchants.......................................... I Vitale’s won 2nd port of league title. ■ 2 3 2 4 i/ 6 9 10 4 GAMES MONDAY. AUGUST 1: Moose 13 True Value 3, True Voiue 13 Moose 3. GAMES TUESDAY. AUGUST 2: City Bank 10 Medicol Core 0, Vitale 8 Moose 0. True Value 7 Merchants 0. Games Monday and Tuesday. August 8 and 9 con­ stitutes 3rd focet of league with ploy beginning In double elimination tournament. GAMES AUGUST 8: 6:00 Merchants vs Medical Caro. 7:10 Moose vs True Value. 8:20 City Bonk vs Vitales. 7 8 GAMES AUGUST 9 at 6 P.M. at SPECTRUM: National Bank vs Boughman Ford of Grand Rapids (2 games) Sports... at a glance By Steve Vedder These people are playing for fun of it In softball, it isn't uncommon to run across a team which takes their ball playing seriously. This type of team will chew tobacco, wear exactly the same type uniforms, and most importantly, these people will even slide when they’re wearing shorts. There are a great deal of teams out there in the land of softball which play ball like this. And then, of course, there are the Non-Runners. For the record the Non-Runners currently reside in fourth place in the five-team Hastings mens softball C Division. The team has only won two of 14 games and find themselves eight games out of first place. And they could care less. Samm VanHouten, the “manager" of the Non-Runners, says it’s hardly anything new for the team to be struggling near the bottom of the standings. For the last four years this team has fought (and that term is being used loosely here) to stay clear of the bottom. “We’ve always come in close to last, but never last," notes VanHouten with a certain amount of pride. But standings and winning and losing are not why this particular group of “ballplayers*’play the game. And it’s a good thing, too. VanHoten says the team isn’t out to win — they’re, ah, just looking to have a good time. “We have no preference for either winning or losing," admits Samm. “In fact, we like playing the teams that think they have to win. We like playing the ‘Joe Serious’ teams." Anybody who has seen the NonRunners play knows exactly what VanHouten is talking about. Wisecracks, jokes and jabs are a common practice on this team. In fact, those things take precedence over base hits, fielding and scoring runs. I mean this team’s definition of a cut­ off man is a player who is short. The team’s style of play matches it’s philosophy, says Samm. “Nothing is taken seriously," says the straight-faced manager. “We’re out there to give the fans something to watch. A couple of those guys (on the team) can take anything and make it funny.” II isn’t that this team isn’t without some athletic talent — most of the guys played some type of high school sport. It’s just that they don’t give a hoot whether they win or lose. VanHouten says he thinks the other teams can abide by such an attitude. “They have their style of playing and we have ours,” says VanHouten. "We don't tell them how to play their game. “We’re not going to bench somebody for making an out or playing bad. To me that would take ail the fun out of playing softball." The Non-Runners idea of winning and losing is a bit different from other softball teams — particularly the ones Samm calls the ‘Joe Serious’ teams. “If we can [day a couple of seven inning games without the 10-run mercy rule being called, that’s winning a game to us,” jokes Samm. “The world is competitive 24 hours a day. Here you pay your sponsor fee and play and you don’t need to be that competitive.* He says the highlight of the 1983 season came recently when the team switched fielding positions for the second game of a doubleheader. The team had miraculously won the first game, but decided winning another game wasn't something they could handle. “If we tried to put in our people in their best positions it would be a whole new team," laughs VanHouten. When pressed a little more about being competitive, Samm does hedge on whether losing is always what its cracked up to be. "Sometimes if you blow a game you’ll sit there and say, ‘oh well, there goes another one,”' says VanHouten. “But players like that, I don’t know..." Samm says the team has definite rebuilding plans for 1984. He says they plan to approach the league with a helpful suggestion. "What we need next year is a D league,” says VanHouten, again with a straight face. “We might win that.” But Samm, wouldn’t that would take all the fun out of playing? Peewee League In the final day of Peewee Baseball, Wednesday, Aug. 27, the Tigers outslugged the Angels 21-15. The leading hitters for the Tigers were Matt Miles, Nick Jarman, each with a single; Todd Wattles, Tom Brighton, Trevon Watson, Damon Hilderth, Scott Redman and Austin Zurface, each with two hits; Matt McDonald and Ryan O'Neill, a single and a home run; Matt Schaeffer, a single and twodoubles; Dan Slyf, two singles and a double; Bob Jordan, three hits; and Matt Brown, a single and two triples. The leading hitters for the Angels were Brad Gee, Jason Gde, Ryan Schmader and Casey Echtinaw, all with a single each; Carl Norris. Matt Bender. Corey Vender, Mike Cisler, Jason Larabee, Travis Suntheimer and Ty Wattles, each with two hits, Chris Youngs had three singles. In the other Peewee action Wednesday, the Red Sox ripped the Orioles 20-12, to have an undefeated season. The Red Sox leading hitters were Jason Corstange and Jeff Gardner, each with a single; John Stark, Brian Sherry and Jim Norman, two singles; Trent Weller, Jason Larsen, a single and a doub'?; John Bell, a single and a triple; Mike Garrett, two singles, a double; Teddy Wilder and Richie Tobias, three hits; and John Norris, two doubles and a home run. The leading hitters for the Orioles were Jesse Lyons, a single; Paul Rose, Josh Stanton and Jeff Stout, each with two singles; A. J. Purdum, two doubles; and Jamie Hanshaw with three singles. Hastings Athletic Boosters to meet Division B standings American Legion 10-3 Hotel 9-5 Superette 6-5 Larabee Const. 6-6 Hastings Mutual 6-9 Fiberglass B 5-9 Division C standings Lewis Realty 11-2 J&J Auto 7-6 Art Meade Auto 4-9 Non Runners 2-12 Weight Train Gym 0-13 Home run derby Dan Neely (Porkers) 10. Dick Robinson (Hooks) 7, Joe Maurer (Cappons) 6, Gary Van Elst (Porkers) 6, Mike Robinson (Hooks) 4. <- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Thornapple - - - - - - - Bikers HASTINGS BASEBALL LEAGUE NEWS Cub League In Cub League action Wednesday, Aug. 27, the Angels out-hit the Cardinals 10-2 to win the five-game series, three games to two. The winning pitcher for the Angels was Tom Vos, the losing pitcher for the Cardinals was Victor Connor. The leading hitters for the Angels were Scott Hubbert, John Maurer and Tim Atkinson, each with singles; John Garrett, Dave Fouty, and Ryan Nichols, a single and a double. The only two hits given up by the Angels' pitchers were hits by Joedy Planck and Derik Ferris. Hooks split a doubleheader with Cappons and Hastings Mutual. Hooks lost to Cappons 11-7 and Dave Reardon and Joe Maurer homered for Cappons. Reardon scored three runs while Terry Cappon and Tim Newsted each collected two hits. Dick Robinson belted two home runs for Hooks and Jack Reynolds contributed two hits and Steve Vedder scored three runs for the losers. Hooks won the nightcap over Mutual 7-2. Mike Robinson had two hits for Hooks while Mutual was led by Scott VanAllsburg, Jim DeVries, Chuck Rose and Wayne Kidder with two hits each. Lewis Realty hung onto first place with a 13-3 win over second place J&J Auto. Bruce Hunt's three hits led the winners while Larry McMillain contributed an inside-the-park homer. Lewis Realty swept the second game of its doubleheader with a 5-4 win over Hastings Mutual. Rick Makely had three hits in­ cluding a homer while Tim James and Lee Tracy added two hits each. Larabee Construction edged Hastings Mutual 8-6 in another game. Larabee was led by Jeff Denny who singled, homered and scored two runs. Dan Scott added three hits. For Mutual, Jim DeVries singled three times. Division A standings G & G Pork Farms 11-3 Hooks 9-6 Cappon Oil 8-6 Fiberglass A 7-6 Moose 6-7 time trial resuits The Thornapple Valley Bikers recently held their weekly time trials near the comer cf M-79 and M-37 on Tuesday night. The results: Mike O'Donnell <26:05>. John Crane <27:S0>, Tom Katsul (28:38), Jan Shafer (30:20), Len Staridler 130:50). The friends and customers of HASTINGS CITY BANK are cordially invited to stop by on... John Barnett Day FRIDAY, August 5 ...in honor of his retirement after 28 years of loyal and courteous service. The Hastings Athletic Booster Club will meet Monday, August 8 at 7:30 in the Pen­ nock Hospital conference room. Elks GOLF LEAGUE FIRST FLIGHT . .. D. Slorrs 102. 8. Corlson 160. P Edwrdj 166, J. Flood 139. A. Froncik 88. J. Cohoon 55, 5. Shriver 138. B. Tossovo 116. L. Gosper 146. L. Hamp 189. P. Burkey 135. T. Turkol 93. M. McKay 107. J. Carpenter 107. E. McKough 160. G. Storrs 125. SECOND FLIGHT ... V. Cowell 145. W. Hammon 115. J. Harrington 130. G. Sheldon 155. A. Mulford 152. W. Wyngarden 157, J. Plonk >16. F. Anderson 165. L. Englehorl 62. D. Hamman 140. D. Fedewa 164. H. Wilson 98. E. Lewis 124, R. Newton 130. M. Myers 128.1. VanGeison 192. SPECIAL EVENTS Most Pars G. Sheldon 4. B. Carlson and B. Tossava 4. September 10 ... Men s Golf Outing - Riverbend Golf Course. Sign up al the lodge or call in. September 29 ... Golf Dinner • Members ond wives and guests invited. (£iiv Smik Offices in Hastings and Middleville ©GOOD DAY! Start your day with Paul Harvey 8:30 a.m., 12:05 Noon, 5:30 p.m. WBCH ...Stereo 100 FM ...AM 1220 �The Hastings Banner. Thursday, August 4. 1983 — Page 8 NOTICE Of MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Common Council Default having been mode in th* condition* of a certain mort­ gage mode 23rd day of March. 1973. by William H. Frost ond Joonne M. Frost, husband and wife, ond assumed by Richard W Knauss. Jr.. ond Dianna J. Knauss. husband ond wife, as mortgagor*, to the United State* of America. as mortgagee, and recorded on March 23. 1973. in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Liber 214 of mortgages on pages 250-253. AND o certain mortgage made the 30th doy of July, 1980 by Richard W. Knauss & Dianna J. Knauss. husband and wife, as mortgagors, to the United States of America, as mort­ gagee. and recorded on July 30. 1980. in the Office of the Regis­ ter of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan in Liber 245 of mort­ gages on pages 935-938; on which mortgages there ore claimed to be due ond unpaid at the date of this Notice thirty-six thousand. ninety-eight and 37.100 Dollars ($36,098.37) principal and seven thousand, cue hundred, fifty-six and 31/ 100 Dollars ($7,156.31) interest; no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgages, and the power of sole contained in said mortgages having become operative by reason of such default: NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on August 25. 1983. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the east door of the courthouse in Hastings. Michi­ gan being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sole, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgages, together with the legal costs and charges of sale provided by law ond in said mortgages, the lands and premises >n said mortgage* mentioned ond described, as follows, to wit: That property located in Barry County, it. the State of Michigan. Lot 30 of the Middleville Downs Addition #2. Village of Middle­ ville, Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof. Barry County Record'. The redemption period will be six months from the time of such sale. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid at the fore­ closure sale plus interest ond any unpaid encumbrances on the property from dote of sale, dated July 14, 1983. For addition­ al information, please contact: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through Farmers Home Administration. Room 209. 1405 South Harrison Road. East Lansing. Michigan 48823. mortgagee. (8-4) LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER TO ANSWER File No. 82-586-00 RONALD W. HINKLE. Plaintiff, vs JUDITH L. HINKLE. Defendant. Richard H. Shaw (P20304) Attorney for Plaintiff On the 11 th doy of November. 1982. on action was filed by Ron­ ald W. Hinkle. Plaintiff, against Judith L. Hinkle. Defendant, in this Court being that of divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. Judith I. Hinkle, shall answer or fake such other action as may be permitted by law on or before the 28 th day of September. 1983. Failure to com­ ply with this Order will result in a Judgement by Default against such Defendant for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this Court. Dated; July 13. 1983 HUDSON E. DEMING. Circuit Judge Draff vd By: Richard H. Shaw (P2O3O4) Attorney for Plaintiff Siegel, Hudson, Gee. Shaw 8 Fisher, 215 South Church Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 8-11 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF CHARiTY CARE SERVICES Pennock Hospital will make available from October I. 1983 to September 30. 1984. $16,684 of Hill Burton Charily Care. The Charity Care will be available on a first-request basis to elig­ ible persons needing care, who are unable to pay for hospital service* until Pennock Hospital's annual compliance level is met. Eligibility for Charity Care will be limited to persons whose Individual or family income fall* within ranges of the Community Service* Administration Poverty Income Guideline*. Application* for Charity Care should be mode at the Pennock Hospital Patient Billing Services Office. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. W.W. Nitz Director of Financial Services 8-4 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms of a mortgage made by HAROLD D MESLER AND BARBARA J. MESLER. his wife to MANUFACTURERS HANOVER CORPORATION dated April 6. 198) and recorded April 13, 1981. in Liber 248. Page 315, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date thereof for principal and inte.esi the sum of $35,352.44. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute in such case provided, notice is hereby given that on tho 12th day of August 1983, at 10:00 o'clock a.m., local time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale al Eublic auction to the highest idder at the East door entrance to tho Court House in Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, that being the place where the Cir­ cuit Court of said County is held, of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much as may be necessary to pay tho amount due with interest ct 14 percent per annum ond all legal costs ond charges. Said premise* are located in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, and ore des­ cribed as: Lot 11. Block 11 of Lincoln Park Addition, Io the City of Hastings. Barry Co., Ml., as recorded in Libor I of Plats, Page 55. The redemption period is six months from the time of sale. Dated: June 30. 1983 LEITHAUSER AND LEITHAUSER. P.C 18301 E. 8 Mile Rd.. Suite 215 East Detroit. Ml. 48021-3263 771-6010 Attorneys for Mortgagee MANUFACTURERS HANOVER MORTGAGE CORPORATION. mortgagee (8-4) lEffilMIKM NOTICE ros----- SPECIAL ELECTION MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12,1983 NOTICE OF THE LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF Hastings Area School District STATE OF MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT: The election is being held to vote on the following: PROPOSITION 1 GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed again­ st all taxable property in the Hastings Area School District, Counties of Barry and Calhoun, Michigan, be increased by up to a total of two ond four thousand three hundred and five ten thousandths ($2.4305) dollars (2.4305 mills) per one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars of the state equalized valuation of all taxable property in the School District for the purpose of providing funds to meet general operating expenses of the School District for a period of four (4) years, the years 1983 through 1986), both inclusive7 PROPOSITION II GENERAL OPERTING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed again­ st all taxable property in the Hastings Area School District. Counties of Barry and Calhoun, Michigan, be increased by two and six thousand seven hundred and twenty eight ten thousandths ($2.6728) dollars (2.6728 mills) per one thou­ sand ($1,000.00) dollars of the state equalized valuation of all taxable property in the School district for the purposes of providing funds to meet general oper­ ating expenses to reduce student-teacher class size ratios to twenty-five (25) to one (1) in the School District for a period of four (4) years, the years 1983 through 1986, both inclusive? LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk(s) or City Cleric to vote is AUGUST 15, 1983. Persons registering after 5:00 o’clock p.m., on said day NOT ELIGIBLE to vote. Persons planning to register must determine when tie City and Township Clerics’ offices will be open for registration.___________________________ This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School District, Michigan DATED JULY 28.1983 Judith A. Lenz, Secretary, Board of Education NOTICE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROP­ ERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWN­ SHIP OF PRAIRIEvILLE, BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thol the Supervisor ol the Township has reported to the Township Board and filed in the office of the Township Clerk for public exam­ ination a special assessment roll prepored by him covering all properties within the OAK DRIVE IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. Said assessment roll has been prepared for the pur­ pose of assessing the costs of paving Oak Drive from the west line of Lof No. 89 ot Hughes Park Plot along the existing roodbed. east through Lof No. 89 of that Plot, thence northerly along Oak Drive to its terminus which is a loop passing through Lots No. 2 and No. 3 of the Plat, for a center line distance of 2.400 feet, the placement of a raised bituminous curb along 1.800 feet of the roadway, and the establishment of catch basins and underground drainage at the curve on South Point Drive at 11095. 11197. and 11313 Oak Drive within the ’lot. Said pro­ posed improvement is more par­ ticularly shown on the plans on ti e with the Township Clerk; the total amount of the special assessment has been set at $30,000. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Supervisor has further reported that the assess­ ment against each parcel of land within the aforementioned district is such relative portion of the whole sum levied against all parcels of land in said dis­ trict as the benefit to such parcel of land bears to the total bene­ fit to all parcels of land in said district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT THE Township Board will meet at the Township Hall at 10115 South Norris Road within the Township on Wednesday, August 10. 1983. at 7:30 o'clock p.m. for the purpose of review­ ing said special assessment roll and hearing any objections thereto. The special assessment roll may be examined at the office of the Township Clerk dur­ ing regular business hours of regular business days at said Township Hall until the time of said hearing ond it moy further be examined ot the hearing. Any person objecting to said special assessment roll shall file his objection thereto in writing with the Township Clerk before the close of said hearing or with­ in such other time as the Town­ ship Board moy grant. JAN ARNOLD. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Michigan 49046 616 623-2664 (8-4) MORTGAGESALE Default having been mode in the terni* ond conditions of o certain mortgage mode by Ron­ ald S. Butler and Shirley A. But­ ler, husband and wife, of Kala­ mazoo. Michigan to Great Lakes Federal Savings ond Loan Assoc‘ation, o corporation organized under the Home Owners' Loon Act of 1933. of the United States of America, as amended. Mort­ gagee. dated the 6lh day of July, 1979. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of July, 1979 in Liber 242 of Barry County Records, at Page 33. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of Nineteen T’ <usond Fifty-Four ond 09/100 ($19,054.09) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt se­ cured by said mortgage or any port thereof; Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Mich­ igan in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of September 1983 at two o'clock in the after­ noon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance, to the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hostings. Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at eleven and 25/100 (11.25%) percent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sum* which moy be paid by the undersigned, neces­ sary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises ore sit­ uated in the Township of Hope. County of Barry. State of Mich­ igan and described as; Lot 34 of Village of Cloverdale, according to the recorded plat thereof os recorded in Liber 1 of plats on page 31. being situated in the Southeast V» of Section 20, town 2 North. Range 9 West. During the one month immed­ iately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated ot Ann Arbor. Mich­ igan. July 21. 1983 GREAT LAKES FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION First publication: August 4, 1983 Mortgagee Charles P. Hoffman. Jr. (P29826) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Federal Savings Building. 401 East I iberty St P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 8 25 JULY 25. 1983 Common Council met in reg­ ular session in the Ci’v CouncilI Chambers. City Holl. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. July 25. 1983 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Howe> presiding. Present at roll coll were Coun­ cil Members; Spockman. Josperse. Cook. Fuhr. Bennett Cusack & Vaughan. Moved by Cusack, supportedI by Bennett that Mary Lou Gray be excused from lhe meeting. Yuas; All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Bennett that the minutes of the July 11. P83 meeting be ap­ proved os recd ond signed by lhe Mayor and Clerk. Yeas All. Absent One Carried. Invoices read; Beckman Co......... 80.161.88 Haviland Prod. .. ... 693.50 Hercules.............. .9.137.21 Honeywell.......... . 8.748.00 Kent Oil Co.......... .7.176.00 Renner Ford .... .5.468.76 Reith Riley Const. __ ____ -8.849.52 Moved by Spockman. supported by Vaughan that the above in­ voices be approved as read. Yeos: Vaughan. Spockman, Jos­ perse. Fuhr. Cusock. Cook ond Bennett. Absent: Gray. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by Fuhr that the request from the Jaycelfes to hold "Downtown Doy' on Labor Day. September 5. 1983 on State St. between Jeffer­ son ond Church for Jerry Lewis Telethon for Muscular Dystrophy be granted under the direction of the Chief of Police. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Josperse. supported by Cusock that th* Hastings Area School District be allowed to use the City*' four voting machines for their special election Sept­ ember 12. 1983. Yeos: All, Absent; One. Carried. Moved by Josperse. supported by Spockman that the request from Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce to hold o Bed Roce during Summerfest on Saturday. August 27. 1983 under the direc­ tion of the Chief of Police ond to close one block of State Street from Jefferson to Church until 11:30 a.m. that day be allowed. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cook that the petition for black­ top on Jefferson from Blair to the South end of street be granted ond completed when funds ore available. Yeos: Benn at. Cook, Cusack, Fuhr, Josperse, Spockman and Vaughan. Absent: Gray. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cook that the petition for Curb and Gutter on Jefferson from Blair to the South end of street be granted ond completed when fund* are available. Yeas: Vaughan. Spockman, Jos­ perse. Fuhr. Cusack. Cook ond Bennett. Absent: Gray. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusack that the petition for blacktop on Toffee Dr. from existing blacktop to Congress St. be received ond referred to the Street Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusack that the petition for Curb ond Gutter on Toffee Dr. from SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD JULY 13, 1983 • Approved purchase of popes, mobile ond base radio for Pine Lake Fire Department under 50% DNR grant. ‘Approval of PA 116 Farmland applications submitted by: Gor­ don ond Marcia Francisco, Ken­ neth and Annie Osborne ond Robert and Iva Osborne. •Accept resignation of Graydon Doster from Planning/Zoning Commission. •Appoint Thomas Gulhri to Planning/Zoning Commission. •Approve following appointments to the Board of Appeals: Graydon Doster. Wil­ liam Miller. Moggie Aukerman, Richard Rogers and Vernon Fanke. •Approve purchase of small mower for Cemetery for $959.00. •Approve to deed two grove sites to Lorry Tobias for long service as Township Cemetery Sexton. •Approve termination of full time dispatcher Mark Chaddock. •Appoint Marc Veen os Police Reserve Officer. •Approve membership and fee of $100.00 to the Tri-County Regional Training Consortium. ‘Approve penalty for building permit violation* to be set ot double the original fee for the permit. •Approve Special Land Use Hearing fee schedule with $15.00 fee for hearing* on the keeping ol animals and $25.00 for all other hearings. ’Approve Building Zoning Administrator exchange with Hope Township. •Adopted Ordinance No. 30 • Dangerous Building Ordinance. •Set the dote of August 10, >983 at 7:30 p.m. for the Oak Drive Special Assessment Hearing. ’Authorize Clerk to pay mileage every olher week with­ out further Board action. •Ratified expenses totaling $584.00. •Approved outstanding bills totaling $10 959.54. Janette Arnold. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Roy Re<k existing blacktop to Congress St. Barry County Board of Commissioners be received ond referred to the Street Committee. SECOND DAY - FORENOON Yeas; All. JULY 26,1983 Absent; One. Carried. The regular meeting of the Borry County Board Councilman Cusack reported of Commissioner* was colled to order Tuesday. thot the Water Committee had July 26. 1983. 9:30 a.m. by Chairman Kiel. Roll call met on the petition for Sanitary was taken, seven members present. CoI emo. Gor Sewer on Blair Street from N. don. Hammond. Hoare. Kiel. Landon McKelvey Church St. to 198 Ft. West of Absent - None. Church St. and no action will be At the beginning of th* meeting all present taken on the petition until the stood ond pledged allegiance to the flag. condemnation order is cleared Moved by Coleman and supported by McKelvey up. to approve the minutes of the July 12. 1983 meet Assessor Mike Payne ing as mailed. Motion carried. reported back on the condem­ Moved by London and supported by Hcmmond to nation order issued on Blair St. approve the agendo as amended. Motion carried. and staled that the house could. various correspondence wos read to the Board be restored but that it is up to by Chairman Kiel. the Board of Appeals to decide if Moved by Coleman ond supported by Landon to they will allow it. If lhe Council accept the resignation of Richard Hartman from confirms the condemnation or­ th* Zoning Board of Appeals with regrets ond a der Mr. hawthorn* will have 30 letter of appreciation be sent to Mr. Hartman. days to demolish unless he ap­ Motion Carried. Nominations for replacement ol peals to the Board of Appeals. Mr. Hartman ore to be heard at the next meeting Mik* Hawthorne fell that he ond election at th* lost meeting in August. had met the condemnation order Limited public comment was called for by Chair­ six years ago ond now should man Kiel ot 9:40 o.m. with no response. be allowed to repair th* home Howard Ferris. Register of Deeds, spoke to the in his own time as it is not board regarding various old records of drains and occupied. Ke would like to know surveys of Barry County compiled by Mr. C. E. in writing what has to be don* Dow. It was reported that these books could be and says the Building Inspector purchased by th* County a? a cost of $200.00. will not give him one. Moved by McKelvey and supported by Hoare to Councilman Fuhr slated that purchase these books for $200.00. monies to come he hod been to the house on from general fund miscellaneous. Motion carried. Blair St. on two occasions and Discussion wos held regarding a storage display that the weeds and junk were so case for artifacts in cooperation with the Borry bad he couldn't get into th* County Historical Society with possible location in drive. The garage door was a Circuit Court conference room. Further investi­ hanging and windows were out. gation being necessary no action was token at this toilet stool in middle of room time. and no furnace etc. Report* of Committees was heard. Pat Coykendall. a neighbor, Commissioner Hoare read a letter from Kellogg soy* the condemnation order Community College regarding their being consid­ was oosted years bock and wo* ered OS grant recipient ond administrative entity there one day and gon* the for J.T.P.A. (Job Training Program) This was no: next. She stated that the yard recommended by Commissioner Hoore. would still be a mess if Mr. Tebo Asst. Prosecutor VonderLoan spoke to the board hodn t cleaned it up. The porch regarding a possible settlement of the claim be­ is broken down and Mr. Howtween Mr. Richard Daly and the County Animal throne ha* not shown thol he ho* Shelter. Comments were also heard from Mr. Daly. been interested in fixing it up.- Discussion followed. It was moved by Gordon ond Mr. Tebo, also a neighbor, stat­ supported by Coleman io again refer this matter to ed tliot he has not seen any im­ the Central Services Committee for study and rec­ provement in four years ond ommendation not loter than the second meeting in doesn't feel Mr. hawthron* August. should be given another chance. Moved by Hammond and supported by McKelvey It is th* recommendation of to file the June report of th* Animal Shelter. the Assistant City Attorney to Motion carried. confirm the condemnation order. Moved by Hammond and supported by Hoare to Moved by Fuhr, supported by support th* resolution from Sanilac County favor­ Voughan that the condemnation ing passage of H.B. 4590 and a letter be sent to order for 217 W. Blair be con­ M.A.C., the Governor, ond area legislators. firmed and Mr. Hawthorne ho* Motion carried. until 10:00 o.m. July 26. 1983 to RESOLUTION appeal to the Board of Appeals. IN SUPPORT OF H.B. 4590 Yeas: Vaughan, Spockman. Jos­ WHEREAS. Incarceration of inmates in county perse. Fuhr. Cusack. Cook and jails Is extremely costly to th* taxpayers of the Bennett. State; ond Absent: Gray. Carried. WHEREAS, Th* cost ol incarceration of inmates Corl Malsom from William* In county jails will continue to increase in the and Work* wo* present and ex­ future; and plained the five different options WHEREAS, Th* Barry County Board of Commis­ on the Water ond Sewer Rat* sioner* believes that a portion of the cost of incar­ Study. He recommended rate ceration should be bom* on an ability to pay basis No. 5. as it is easy for people to by inmates. understand. One rate and no NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED Thot th* Borry minimum charge. This rate County Board of Commissioners strongly urges the would eliminate the winter legislature to adopt House Bill 4590 which will water flow to establish sewer allow counties to charge jail inmates for the cost of charges. Sewer charges would incarceration if an assessment of th* inmate's fin­ be figured quarterly. There ances indicate that he or she con afford to pay the would be a flat fee of $15.00 jail bill; ($5.00 for water and $10.00 for BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That a copy of this sewer) then 80' per 100 cubic Resolution be sent to Governor Blanchard. Michigan feet used. He stated that th* bur­ Association of Counties, and area legislator*. den would fall on residential Paul Kiel. Chairman users with this increase but in Sheriff Wood was present with estimate* for a the future any increases would new vehicle for the Sheriff Detective. The low bid fall on the larger users. Res­ being from Renner Motor* lor a 1983 Dodge Aire* idential users represent about for $7,900. Moved by London and supported by Gor­ 33% of water volumes This rate don to authorize purchase of the Dodge from increase would last three years Renner Motors with the stipulation thot the present ond implemented around the detective auto be used as a county pool car. Roll end of September. call 7 yeas, Coleman. Gordon, Hammond, Hoore. Moved by Cusack, supported by Kiel, Landon, McKelvey. Motion Carried. Spockman that rote No. 5 bi Moved by Gordan, support by McKelvey to ap­ proposed and to have city At­ prove th* Criminal Claims of S6.B52.02. Motion torney draw up the necessary carried by unanimous roll call. ordinance. 300.00 300.00 1 Renner Motor-......................... Yeos; Bennett. Cook. Cusock. 150.00 150.00 2 Jay's Auto Parts.. ................ Fuhr, Jaspers*. Spockman and 568.40 568.40 3 Barry CleaflRrs......................... Vaughan. 65.63 4 Barry County Sheriff................ 65.63 Absent: Gray. Carried. 78.36 78.36 5 retoausch................................. Moved by Spockman. support­ 72.00 72.00 6 Hasting* Sanitary Service......... ed by Cusock that the City trans­ 7 Cappon Oil Company................. 119.80 119.80 fer $2,250 from Designated EDC 85.90 85.90 • Pine lake Boat 1 Motor............. Fund to th* City-County EDC 36.00 9 Burkey Glass & Radiator.......... 36.00 Commission. This figure repre­ 8.03 8.03 10 Neil's Automotive.................... sents a prorated budget of 20.00 20.00 11 Central Goroge, Inc................... $4875 front May 1 to December 75.00 75.00 12 Remes Auto Parts..................... 31, 1983. The county to also con­ 18.00 18.00 13 Television Ports Distributors... tribute $2,250. Th* proposed 585.00 14 Extradition Transport.............. 585.00 City-County budget for the year 15 Hastings Office Supplies.......... 1432.76 1432.76 was $6,500.00. $375 is expected 429.42 429.42 16 Boughman’s Marina................ from donations and grants. 135.00 135.00 17 Hastings Wrecker Service........ Yeas: Vaughan, Spockman. Jos­ 5.30 5.30 18 Steve's Stanford....................... perse. Fuhr. Cusack, Cook and 94.62 94.62 19 Sign's Tire Service..................... Bennett. 8.00 8.00 20 Arrow Overall Supply................. Absent: Gray. Carried. 24.00 24.00 21 Dewey's Car Potace................ Moved by Cook, supported by 199.81 22 Wes's Auto Repair................... 199.81 Jaspers* that the petition for 115.05 115.05 23 Crumpton Automotive, Inc........ street lighting on W. High from 219.71 219.71 24 Hye Uniform Company.............. N. Young to th* end of W. High 27.04 27.04 25 Hilt Piston Aula Stores............ Street be received ond referred 31.20 31.20 26 Schiller, Inc............................... to Street Lighting Committee. 247.23 247.23 27 Borry County Sheriff.............. Yeas: All. 52.80 52.80 28 D.J.ElecWt Service............ Absent: On*. Carried. 4.66 29 Cinder Pharmacy.................. Moved by Cook, supported 34.71 34.71 30 Bos! zy Pharmacy................ by Fuhr that the City Assessor 315.92 31 AristoChem. Inc................... 315.92 and Bldg. Inspectors report be r 240.00 240.00 32 Miner Supply Co.................... received ond placed on file. 253.40 253.40 33 Battle Creek Auto Gtass . Yeas: All. 200 00 700.00 34 Robertson Plumbing............ Absent: One. Carried. 51.00 51.00 35 Franklin Holwerdo Co............ Moved by Cusock. supported 41.25 41.25 36 Radiology Associates.......... by Benntt that th* quarterly fire 39.52 39.52 37 Barry County lumber.......... report be received and placed 467,50 467.50 38 Pemock Hospital................ on file. 6852.02 6852 02 Yeas: AH. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to allow Absent: One Carried. th* bill from Mshar-Kriscunos Ltd. for $3,182.26. City Assessor Mike Payne re­ this bill to be paid from the Solid Waste Fund os ported he had sent a notice to soon as the fund* become available. Motion the owner of 637 E. Walnut St. carried by unanimous roll call. giving him 30 days to commence Moved by Gordon ond supported by Landon to work within a reasonable approve bill from Cynthia Poll for $60.45 for period of time to fix up problem District Court stenographer fees. Motion carried. •areas. He will reinspect in 30 Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare Io pay bill days. Mrs. Tom Kidder reported to Council that she wos having a problem with poor reception on Cable TV with Channel 50. and with the rales going up would like to have it fixed or have a new channel pul in its place. Mayor Howe explained that we are limited to what control we have due to regulations but that th* City would writ* to TRIAD and have them come in ond ex­ plain what is happening. Moved by Spockman, supported by Jaspers* that th* Ordinance Committee look at some proposed conflict of inter­ est ordinances used in other towns brought in by Mayor Howe and Io review them and report bock at lhe next meeting. This Ordinance wos recommend­ ed by the City Auditors in their 82-83 year audit. Absent; One. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:08 pm. Read and approved: Kenneth J. Howe, Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 18.882 Estate ol GERALD C. PRICE. Deceased. Social Security num­ ber 366-18-7949. TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: You interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On August 18. 1983 at 9:30 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Lough in Judge of Probate, o hearing will be held on the petition of Lucille E. Price requesting that Lucille E. Price be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Gerald C. Price, deceased who lived at 74 Culbert Dr.. Hastings, Michigan and who died Aug. 5, 1982, and requesting that the from Total Group Services for administration ser­ vices in the amount ot $623 86. Motion carried by unanimous roll callMoved by Gordon support McKelvey to pay bill from George Harris. Ph D for consulting fees in the amount of $160.00. r.onres to come from Misc. Budget legal Fees ■ Title VII. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond that $1,000.00 be paid from the Health Deportment budget to Western Mchigon University for ground water survey. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved Gordon support Coleman to pay the following bills from the |oint Economic Develop­ ment Fund H.A.C.C. for E.B. Lock $17.25. Joan H. Foster $9 80. ond Hastings Office Supplies $17.42. Motion coi ried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to approve County portion of E.D.C. Fund of $2,250.00 ond authorize the transfer of thot amount to the Joint Economic Development Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey that th* Board establish a Capitol Improvement Fund ond a Budget Stabilization Fund. Roll call vote, seven (7) yeas, Coleman. Gordon. Hammond, Hoar*. Kiel. London. McKelvey. Motion carried. Moved Gordon, support Coleman that the County 1983 Budget be amended Io $4,330,258.00. Roll call vote, seven (7) yeas. Colemon. Gordon, Hammond. Hoore. Kiel. Landon. McKelvey. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to amend the following Department budget items as follows: 101-Bd. of Commissioners +$4,030; 131 Circuit Court +$36,700; 229 ■ Prosecutor +3.825; 253 - Treasurer +$3,825; 262 - Building Fund +$75,000; 299 Miscellaneous $6,000; 351 • Jail $9,000: 428 • Livestock Claims +$500: 441 - D.P.W. +$10,000. 537 - Airport +$1,500 601 • Health Dept. +$18,000; 649 Medical Examiner +$3,000; 663 • Child Core. Wel­ fare -$4,000; 670 • Social Service Adm. -$8,000; 69) - Park +5.500; 941 • Contingency +$100,424 ; 942 • Contingency Litigation $25,000; 953 - Other Fringe Benefits - $7,488; 954 • Insurance and Bonds +3.000; 956 • Retirement $45,000; 957 - F.I.C.A. +$5,000; Contingency Litigation Fund $9,232; for a total addition of $156,584. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support Coleman to transfer $10,000 from General Fund • D.P.W. to the Revolv­ ing Drain Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammoi-d to transfer $9,232 from Contingency Litigation Fund to General Fund 941 • Contingency. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Coleman, support by Hammond to grant a step raise to Daniel Feather from P-4 I yr. ot $8.44 per hour to P-4 2 yr. at $8.82 per hour effec­ tive July 25. 1983. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman support by Gordon to amend the elected officials 1983 salaries os follows: Clerk $21,804.38. Treasurer $21,331.06. Register ol Deeds $20,229.35. Prosecutor $36,582.97. Drain Commissioner $18.819.74.. Sheriff $25,877.45, this reflecting a 7% increase in salary effective Moy 30. 1983. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Coleman, support by McKelvey to grant a 6% salary increase to appointed depart­ ment head*, namely Friend of Court, Planning Director. Equalization D-rector, Abstractor. Animal Control Officer. District Court Administrator. Pro­ bate Juvenile Director, ond Civil Defense Director, said increase to be effective May 30. 1983. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Coleman, support Gordon to grant a 6% increase to Per Diem employees. Kenneth Granata and June Richardson effective Moy 30. 1983. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by Coleman, support by Landon that Deputy Clark Ardith Hart be granted a 6% salary increase effective May 30. 1983 and also be allowed to participate in the disability program included in the Courtltouse Employee* contract, this being done with the understanding thot Mrs. Hart will be allowed Io withdraw from the Court­ house Employees Association effective immediate­ ly. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Coleman, support Hoore to allow th* prosecutor to establish a new position of Secretary T-6 in her office effective September 1. 1983. The job to be evaluated in one (I) year. Motion con ried. Moved by Coleman and supported by McKelvey to allow the Friend of the Court to establish a new position in thot office. T-5 enforcement clerk effec­ tive September 1. 1983. The position to be evaluated in on* (I) year. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by London to allow the Treasurer to establish a new position in her of­ fice effective September 1. 1983. The job classif­ ication to be worked out with th* Treasurer ond th* Personnel Committee. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. A letter from Mr. Lynn Harvey of M.5.U. Coop. Extension was read to th* board regarding the computer survey. A committee was appointed by th* chairman consisting of Jam* Gordon, with Carolyn Coleman as alternate, Elsie Furrow. Mike Keeler, John Ainslie. and Norval Thaler for the pur­ pose of meeting with Mr. Harvey to draw specif­ ications for bidding by hardware suppliers with the goal of having a new comouier system in the County. The property committee reported that they had received bids for installing ceiling fans in the Cir­ cuit Court room. It wos moved by Landon ond supported by Hoar* that th* bid of Gale Electric in the amount of $1.368 be accepted and the work be done os soon as possible. Mani s to com* from the Building Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Landon, support Hoore to authorize the sxpenditure of $270.00 for the purchase of a wheelchair from Bosley Pharmacy for use in th* Courts and Law Building. Motion carried by unan­ imous roll call. Moved by London, support McKelvey thot Weldon Meek be authorized to repair the floor in th* Ab­ stract Office at a cost of $20.00. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support Hoar* to authorize Ron Hesterly Io spray point the Ladies restroom In the basement of tue courthouse ot a co*, of $175.00. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Landon, support Gordon to purchase a Chevrolet Citation demonstrator from Frantz Buick for the Planning Dept, ot a cost of $8,341.00. monies to come from the General Building Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by London, support by Hammond to file ail correspondence. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoare to recess to August 9. 1983 or call of the chair. Motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 11:55 said personal representative be required to furnish but a nomin­ al bond. It is also reauested thot the heirs ot taw of said deceased be determined. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims ogoinsl the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative ond to the Court on or before October 19. 1983. Notice is fur­ ther given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled per­ sons appearing of record. August 1. 1983 LUCILLE E. PRICE. Petitioner BY: Richard J. Hudson Address of Petitioner 74 Culbert Dr.. Hostings. Ml 49058 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw & Fisher. 215 South Church St.. Hostings. Michigan 49058 Phone 616 945-3495 8-4 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 18,825 In the metier of JAMES W. ZMYSLONY Social Security Num­ ber 389-42-2127. TAKE NOTICE On August 25. 1983 ol 10:30 o.m.. in the pro­ bate courtroom, Hastings. Mich­ igan. before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the change of name cf James W. Zmyslony to James Reed, includ­ ing the spouse of the Petitioner from Susan Joanne Zmyslony to Susan Joanne Reed, and the sur­ name of three minor children (under the age of 16) from Zmyslony Io Reed. August 1. 1983 James W. Zmyslony 7517 Hickory Rd. Hickory Corners. Ml 49060 (616)623-8214 8-4 �Hastings Country Club MEN'S MONDAY GOLF LEAGUE BLUE DIVISION MATCH RESULTS AUG. 1: Mathuws 42-4. Gahan 51*4, Sutherland 45-3. Gillospis 54-0. Nitz 46-0, Gillospio 54-1. Mathews 42-4. Gahan 54-5. Jarman 454. Sutherland 45-0, Goodyear 51-0. Stanley 45-0. STANDINGS: Jarman 34. Fluke 34. Rugg 29, Suth­ erland 28, Jacobs 28. Stanley 28. Mathews 28. Nitz 26. Coleman 26. McGinnis 25. Cove 20. Goodyear 19. Gillespie 18, Ketchum 16. Gohan 12. O'Connor 10. Warner 8, Dunham 7. The Hastings Banner, Thursday, August 4, 1983 —Page 9 GREEN DIVISION Dawe vs More/. Dorman vs Doty. Birke vs Flora. Ponfil vs Archer. Rohde vs Kennedy. POSTPONED MATCHES: Cook vs Beduhn. Birke vs Dawe. Doty vs Birke. Beduhn vs Doty. Beduhn vs Flora. Cook vs Cleveland, Birke vs Bottcher. Wood vs Panfil. Beduhn vs Wood. Dawe vs Wood. MATCH RESULTS AUG. I. Archer 40-4 Cle-elond 56A. Birke 53-4. lobe. 4-64. 43-4 fVo M PAIRING FOR AUG. 8: Warner vs Gillespie. Ket­ chum vs Gahan McGinnis vs Stanley. O’Connor vs Jacobs. Jarman vs Cove. Goodyear vs Rugg. Cole­ mon vs Sutherland. Fluke vs Mathews. Nitz vs Dun­ ham. 0. Dot) TrS-0 Rohde 4S-0 Domron 49-0. Beduhn SB 0. Cleveland S6 2. Cook S3-4. Morey 4,.4 Wood 44-4. Ponfil 473. Beduhn SB-2. Moore S10 Bol fcher 53-0. Dorman 49-0. Kennedy 47-1. STANDINGS; Willison 41. Cook 39. Doty 35 Morev 31. Bottcher 26. Archer 26. Kennedy 25 Dawe 23 Rohde 23. LoOus 22. Cleveland 22. Dormon 21 Birke 21. Ponfil 19. Wood 19. Moore 13. Beduhn 12 Flora 10. POSTPONED MATCHES: Warner vs Rugg. Dunham vs Warner. Dunham vs Stanley. Ketchum vs Warner. Cove vs Jacobs. Gahan vs Mathews, Gillespie vs Nitz, McGinnis vs Jocobs, O'Connor vs Cove. Good­ year vs Cove. Dunham vs Mathews, Dunham vs Fluke. Cove vs Warner. Gahan vs Dunham, Gabon vs O'Connor. Gillespie vs Ketchum. O'Connor vs Warner. Nitz vs Coleman. GOLD DIVISION MATCH RESULTS AUG. 1: Fisher 37-4. Foster 49-2. Ainslie39-4. Homaty 41-4. Farrell 46-0, Krueger 402. Cotter-’7-0. Farrell 46-0 Fisher 37-3. Foster 49-4. Ironside 40-2. Holman 43-1. Youngs 52-0, Krueger PAIRING FOR AUG 8: Cleveland vs Moore Cook vs Loftus. Willison vs Wood. Bottcher vs Beduhn. STANDINGS Ironside 38. Fisher 34, Stack 30. Hamafy 29. VanderVeen 28. Chase 28. Krueger 26, The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)948-8051 CLASSIFIED ADS Apartment House FOR RENT USED CARS and TRUCKS FOR RENT: House in Hastings. Clean and nice, carpeted, two full baths, one bedroom down - three up, stove, refrigerator, 2*stall garage. No pets. References required. $200 deposit, $235 month, plus utilities. 9452687. 1979 MERCURY MARQUIS 4-DR.: Air, cruise, roadhandler, very nice condition, undercoated, $4,995. Phone 758-3232. FOR SALE: 1971 Chevy Caprice 4-dr., good con­ dition, power steering and power brakes. 795-7372, Middleville. House For Sale HOUSE FOR SALE: Large, two bedroom ranch. Built-in appliances, carpet throughout, wood stove and gas heat, large 2-stall garage, all on double lot with access to Middle Lake. $58,900 or make a reasonable offer. Must sell. 948-8641. (84)________________________ PETS PET BIRD BREEDERS: Make your hobby pay. Retail top of the line bird feed and bird products. Let us show you how. Box 2566, Grand Rapids, MI 49501._______ . PRODUCE BLUEBERRIES: Pick yotr own. Phone Roy Hall, 9452189, for picking schedule. SERVICES PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (Un) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (Un) MENDI NG BASKET: Household and clothing alternations, new zippers & coat linings. Flexible hours, experienced and reasonable. Phone 945-9712. (Un) FURNITURE REFINISHING & REPAIR: Free estimates, pick up and delivery. Mark Heidt, 7953850, Middleville. (8-11) ROTOTILLER: Rent one for $8 per day: also, lawn mowers, $6 per day. 945-4655. BOATS FOR SALE: 54 hp. Johnson motor, reverse, gas tank. Recently overhauled. Ex­ cellent condition. 945-3755 after 3 p.m. $250. (tfn) FOR SALE: 14’ fiberglass ski boat, 35 hp. motor and trailer, $1,000 or will trade for motorcycle of equal value; two snowmobiles, one runs good, other needs put together, lots of extra parts, both $500. 948-8641. (8-41) LASH H)K 1 AND CUNlHAUS 6 HI Al I SI AH I (IANS Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. FOR SALE: JOBS WANTED WATKINS PRODUCTS: Call Shirley Norris, Hickory Corners, 671-553o. Need extra income? Sell Whtkins Products - home, work, etc. (Un) MOTHER OF l-YR.-OLD WILL CARE FOR infants to preschoolers in my Hastings home. Preschool leaching certification. 948-9406. FOR SALE: Large car-top luggage carrier, new cost $150, used once. $50. Also, nearly new UHF TV antenna with cable. $25. 367-4’40. (tfn) MEETINGS Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (Un) MOTORCYCLES 1981 KAWASAKI 5S0: Mint condition, 1,300 miles, $1,785. 948-8910 _______________ FOR SALE: 1977 Triumph Bonneville 750cc, adult ridden, excellent condition, $1,000 or best offer. 765-5303. 1976 YAMAHA 360 TWIN­ ROAD BIKE: Low miles, new tires and chain, $550. 795-7475, Middleville. MISCELLANEOUS A board of directors meeting for Community Action Agency will be held Monday, Aug. 8, 1983 at 7:30 p.m., third floor, 7 E. State St., BatUe Creek. BUY FACTORY DIRECT: Lightweight, fiberglass Scamp 13* and 16’ travel trailers and new 19’ 5th wheel. Call now toll free 1800-346-4962 for free brochure and save! (8-11) FARM ANIMALS FOR SALE: Three-year-old registered Polled Hereford bull. Phone 948-8281. (8-11) REPOSSESSED SIGN! Nothing down! Take over payments $58 monthly. 4’x8‘ flashing arrow sign. New bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. Call FREE 1-800-626-7446, anytime. (8-11)____________ MUST SELL: Brand new set of encyclopedia, $850 new will sell for $450. Phone 945 4156. (tfn) FOR SALE: 1966 ' Dodge BUSINESS. OPPORTUNITIES OWN YOUR OWN... Highly Profitable & Exclusive Shop Custom 100, dual tanks, 383 magnum, 4 speed, good restorable condition; 1975 CR125 Elsinore, needs repair; 1974 Arctic Cat Puma, runs but needs some repair; large mahogany china cabinet. $175. Preferably call before 3:30 p.m., 948-2291._____________ FOR SALE: Craftsman 10" radial arm saw and cabinet; Meyer snowplow; 1979 Yamaha 750 Special, ex­ cellent condition. Call after 5 p.m., 945-2714. ...FOR... LARGE LADIES Feoturing... All Nationally known brands in dresses, jeans, sportswear and related items. Brands Include... Ceatree, Lady Wynn, Calvin Klein Lome, JP Originals, Bud Fashion, Ship 'n Shore, Fancy Pants, Royal Parti, Statin Joan, Toddi of Califerna, Tap Notch ...and many mart. Sizes from 3 to j0 NO COMF1 TIIION IN YOUR ASIA Includes Beginning Inventory, Extensive Training & Fixtures Installed. *19,500 Have your store open in as little as 10 to 15 days. FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION CALI (Owners of Reminder & Barmer) Prestige Fashions (616)945-9554 501-32R-23R2 1979 CHEVY LUV ENGINE and transmission, low mileage. 795-3934, before 3 p.m., Middleville._________ HAVE ROOM in my home for private paid patient. Call 517-852-9105, Nashville. (818) MOBILE HOMES Cards of Thanks The family of Damon Dare MOBILE, modular, and Banks express theii thanks double wide home sites, and appreciation for the approx, one-third acre, tender loving care given him located between Hastings during his stay and passing and Middleville on M-37. al Pennock Hospital. We Terms available. 891-8457, especially recognized the Caledonia or 698-7490. staff on two south and Dr. Dutton. Pine Haven Estates. Atkinson. We appreciate the many (Un) calls and prayers of ’ocal pastors, the cards and flowers. We appreciate the appropriate message in word and song by Rev. and Mrs. Brail at the memorial services. We appreciate the people that gathered at my home to fellowship and enjoy the delicious food brought in by so many people. May the Ixtrd bless and keep you and cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. Mary Ann Banks Mr. & Mrs. Paul VanderHoe ...someone Mr. & Mrs. Vincient Banks may have sent you Mr. & Mrs. David Banks a happy ad! Beverly Banks Bessie Philo HAPPY BIRTHDAY. LINDA K.! Love, Mom WANTED: Toyota truck, 4x4. S45-273S. <8-11) WANTED Experienced Professional Common Carrier Needs DRIVERS ...for transporting bulk commodities primarily throughout the midwest. WE OFFER • Mileage pay • Quality equipment and maintenance • Company paid benefits WE REQUIRE • Minimum 23 years of age • Minimum 200,000 miles logged over the road tractor trailer experience • Recent irregular route experience • Excellent safety record FOR AN APPLICATION CALL ... Monday - Friday 1-800-558-5091 SCHNEIDER TANK LINES, INC. Miller 23. Aintlie 23. Farrell 22. Holman 21. Youngs IB. Foster 15. Lang 14. Hoke 11. Cotter 7. Williams 4,lorenger I. PAIRING FOR AUG. 8: Fishers vs Y sungs. Foster vsAinslie. Ironside vs Williams. Hamaty vs Krueger Miller vs Farrell. Cotter vs Holman. Chose vs Stack, Hoke vs Lorenger. Lang vs VanderVeen. POSTPONED MATCHES: Lorenger vs Hamaty. Lorenger vs Cotter. Lorenger vs Farrell. Fisher vs Lor­ enger, Cotter vi Williams. VanderVeen vs Hoke, Holman v» Hoke. Ainslie vs Lorenger, Williams vs Farrell. Youngs vs Lorenger. Lang vs Chase. Slock vs Lorenger. Lorenger vs Cahse. Lorenger vs Fos­ ter. Fisher v. Cotter. Cotter vs Farrell, VanderVeen vs Lorenger. Chase vs Ironside. Holman vs Lorenger Ainslie vs Lang, Williams vs Foster, Youngs vs Lang, Stock vs Youngs. Miller vs Williams. RED DIVISION MATCH RESULTS AUG. 1: Lubieniecki 42-4. Perry 43-4. Bacon 48-4. Siegel 52-4, Ziegler 51-4, Stanlake 47-0. Havens 49-0 Sullivan 62-0, Jacobs 47-0. Steury 56-0. Perry 43-4, Burke 44-4. Baxter 52-4. Hopkins 40-4. Sullivan 62-0, Sullivan 62 0, Jocobs 47-0, Lawrence 45-0. STANDINGS: Hopkins 37. McMillon 32. Havens 32. Baxter 29. Burke 26. Lawrence 26. Perry 25. Hall 24. Siegel 24. Hollister 24, Lubieniecki 23. Ziegler 22, Jocobs 22. Sleury 21. Rothfuss 18. Stanloke 16. Bacon 11, Sullivan 2. PAIRING FOR AUG. 8: Sullivan vs Baxter. Jocobs vs Stanloke. Rothfuss vs Hollister. Hall vs Siegel. McMillan vs Bacon. Lubieniecki vs Burke. Perry vs Ziegler. Hopkins vs Steury, Havens vs Lawrence. POSTPONED MATCHES: Steury vs Rothfuss, Sul­ livan vs Hollister. Lawrence vs Rothfuss, Hollister vs Bacon. Rothfuss vs Siegel. Hall vs Bacon. Sul­ livan vi Lubieniecki, Lubieniecki vs Bacon, Jacobs vs Sullivan, Rothfuss vs Sullivan. Holl vs Rothfuss, McMillan vs Hollister. SILVER DIVISION MATCH RESULTS AUG. 1: Vonport Fleet 49-4. Begg 48-4, Miller 40-4. Bellgroph 48-4. Mogg 44-4. Darrow 44-0. Bellgraph 52-0, Czinder 44 0. Darrow 44 0. Darrow 44-0, Begg 46-4. Weller 42-4. Miller 40-4. Corrigan 48 4. Wallin 53-4. Darrow 44-0 Kel­ ler 50-0. Beyer 43-0. Darrow 44-0. Darrow 44-6. STANDINGS: Cztnder 34, Weller 32 Miller 28 Mogg 26. Beyer 24. Keller 24. Bellgroph 23 Jarvii 23. Vonport Fleet 23. Begg 20. Peuroch 19. Corrigan 18. Miller 18 Hahn 16. Darrow 14. Hoekstra 13 Stiow 8. Wallin 5. PAIRING FOR AUG. 8: Hahn vs Weller. Keller vs Darrow. Miller vs Peuroch. Corrigan vs Beyer. Hoekstra vs Jarvis. Vanport Fleet vs Shaw. Miller vs Wollin. Bellgraph vs Czinder. Mogg vs Begg. POSTPONED MATCHES: Hahn vs Show. Begg vs Hahn. Begg vs Miller. Miller vs Hoekstra. Show vs Czinder. Shaw vs Bellgraph. Shaw vs Weller. Jarvis vs Hohn. Corrigan vs Jarvis. Wallin vs Czinder, Wol­ lin vs Miller Wallin vs Bellgraph. Hoekstra vs Peuroch Vanport Fleet vs Peuroch, Begg vs Cor­ rigan. Keller vs Hahn. Miller v. Corrigan, Shaw vs Mogg. Show vs Miller, Shaw vs Wollin, Beyer vs Show Mogg vs Miller. Wollin vs Corrigan. Wallin vs Weller, Wallin vs Peuroch. Hoekstra vs Wollin. WHITE DIVISION MATCH RESULTS: Boop 45-4, Gardner 44-4, Toburen 45-4, losty 46-3, Ellis 40-4, Burkholder 54-0 Burkholder 54-0. Gardner 44-0. Johnson 47-1. Boop 45-0, Fuller 49-4. Burkholder 54-4, Toburen 45-4, 69 Q40 4 N°,On No,on 69-0 ■ Co,brY 62-0. NoIn STANDINGS: Ellis 35, Gardner 32. Fuller 31, To­ buren 25, Burkholder 23, Boop 23, Colbry 20, John­ son 16, losty 15, Nolan 0. PAIRING FOR AUG. 8: Boop vs Colbry, Toburen vs Fuller. Ellis vs Burkholder. Gardner vs Johnson, lusty vs Nolan. POSTPONED MATCHES: Boop vs losty, Colbry vs Nolan. Burkholder vs Toburen. Toburen vs Nolan, losty vs Colbry, Nolan vs k»ty, Burkholder vs Fuller, Toburen vs Boop. losty vs Burkholder, losty vs To­ buren. Outdoor Report Heat wave makes outdoors uncomfortable General Outdoor Conditions: The heat wave continues to keep temperatures well into the 90s during the day and not much below 75 at night. Humidity is high, making for very uncomfortable conditions to be doing much outdoors. No significant rainfall yet but there is a possibility of thun­ derstorms this afternoon. Hope so. Fishing: New Buffalo - Perch have been about average, taking them off piers and in boats. Some chinook being caught in 30 feet of waler. St. Joseph - Benton Harbor - Boats are fishing just outside piers taking kings and lake trout in 40 to 50 feet with rattle spoons and stainless steelers. Perch doing okay off piers and in boats north of the port on the rocks. South Haven - Perch have slowed down. Some kings being taken in 40 to 50 feet of water both north and south of the port. Saugatuck - Jumbo perch are starting to come in. They are hitting both off the piers and in boats on the rocks south of Saugatuck. Lake trout, chinook and coho are in about 90 to 100 feet of water. Inland Fishing: Bass fishing has been rather slow with some success in deep water using plastic worms. Some small mouth being taken on the Thornapple River bet­ ween Airport Road and Irving Dam using ultra light equipment. Bluegills can be caught near drop offs using wax worms and crickets. Some better waters have been Mill. Clear, Crooked and Long lakes in Barry County; Stone and Juno lakes in Cass County; Morrow Pond, Portage and Gull Lakes, Kalamazoo County; and Lake Templene in St. Joseph County. Catfish have been hitting where there are deep holes and quiet water. Other Outdoor Shorts: Black Caps (black raspberries) are ripe now. The ones in sunny areas are rather seedy buy shady areas have produced a pretty good crop. With this hot weather they will not last long so you should get out soon. Some good sized broods of waterfowl and grouse are being seen in Allegan and Barry counties. Fishing reported “good” in the area This time of the year fishing inland lakes for panfish usually takes a nose dive. Some experts say the predator fish are losing their teeth which makes their mouth sore, thus they quit feeding. The recent heat spell has caused waler temperatures to rise drastically. The dog days of August are upon us. as for the fishing in Barry County, biuegill fishing is great on area lakes. Clear Lake, Middle Lake and Jordan Lake are producing limit catches on crickets. Use the cricket-worm combination for best results. Add a couple of gold spinners to attract Um: attention of the fish. This is a sure combination on Clear Lake in front of the school camp in 12-feet of water fishing 6-7 feet deep. Bass fishing activity has somewhat slowed, but those fishing deep water with jigs or night crawlers had had success on Wall, Fish, Deep and Sugarbush Lakes. This is berry-picking season in area woods. Black raspberries are starting to dry up but wild blueberries (huckleberries) are peaking. Dewberries, boysenberries, elderberries will all be coming out soon. 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Htnhngs (fromGrandBop-Ji 459 27711 IHWC IKK.I.rXHKOI'N BARRY CLEANERS 1569 Bedford Road WATER TREATMENT FRAMING • Coin Operated Machines Drop Off Laundry • Pressing • Dry Cleaning Service * Sales...Service...Repairs Phono 945-5113 JIM, JOHN, DAVE...of945-3412 WARDS APPLIANCES AND CATALOG SALES LAUNDRY 3 DRY CLEANING -Electric Motor Service Since 1908 RETAIL TRAVEL Joe & Kim Schroeder 402 North Michigan Avenue (616) 945-3484 Hastings, Ml. 49058 HEALTH Et FITNESS ' TOTAL FITNESS, INC. etc I Gordie's I WEAR HOUSE 945-4943 Confidential Penoul Instractwn on Exercise and Diet Cardiovoscular & Physical Conditioning Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 ' THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE' 1105 W. Green St., Hastings Contact: J-Ad Graphics (616)945-9554 In Hastings �The Hastings Banner, Thursday, August 4. 1983 — Page 10 Hastings millage questions, answered The following information was distributed al the Hastings Board of Education meeting, last week, to answer questions about the upcoming millr.ge. The comments made following each question were written by Superintendent Carl A. Schoessel in con­ junction with the school board. They are not to be construed as the opinion of the Hastings Banner. Q. Why are other academic and vocational pro­ gram need* not included in the millage proposal? A. Current plans are that the needs iden­ tified following an extensive evaluation of ♦hose programs will be addressed through the use of staff development resources, alter­ native funding sources, more creative use of the talents of current staff members, and, if necessary, a re-allocation of financial resources. Q. What is being done about upgrading the curriculum? A. Several of the programs covered by the millage proposal represent an expansion and enrichment of curricular offerings over the short term. In the intermediate and longer term, the implementation of these programs will provide the school system with resources nad flexibility which will be important in ef­ forts to improve the total curriculum of the schools. With these resources in place, a great deal can be accomplished through staff development activities, program evaluation, curriculum study, and re-allocation of resources. Q. How will the head librarian position affect the junior high and elementary school library services? A. The head librarian will be responsible for materials selection, program development, coordination, and supervision of library ser­ vices at all levels. Q. Why are there plans for counselors in the high school and junior high, but not at the elementary schools? A. Although guidance counselors could be useful at the elementary level, it is considered to be more crucial at this time to restore counseling services at the secondary level because this is where the need is more press­ ing. Development of career plans, college planning, and course selection present crucial decision making problems :o young people at the secondary level, and those needs have to be addressed immediately. New playground fun — Q. Why is remedial reading proposed only for students in grade* four through rix? Jim Corstange, u member of the Hastings Central Elementary School's PTO, was busy Tuesday morning building this new "ployfort" at that facility. The latest addition-to The Central School playground will include a set a stairs, a slide, and a rope ladder, along with the raised platform area. The PTO hired Corstange to design and construct the "playfort" from money the group has raised for that purpose. A. The school system’s current remedial reading programs serve only early elemen­ tary, junior high, and senior high school students. There is a gap in service in this im­ portant basic skill at the later elementary level. Funding for adding this program is in­ cluded in the millage proposal so that the reading problems of students can b*» address­ ed effectively ar early in their school year as possible. up 'ii' ATZM Hours a Day! at where an ATM...... (Automatic Teller Machine) ...will soon become a regular feature of our many modern Banking Services It will provide many normal banking transactions to our customers 24-hours each day; seven days-a-week. ATM's are efficient and convenient and we're sure you will enjoy this modern method of banking any time you need it. Watch our future advertisements for exact date ATM service starts. Q. What are the example* of building and site maintenance and restoration project*? A. Replacement of windows in the elemen­ tary schools and roof repair projects are ex­ amples of projects that have needed attention for a long period of time, but have been neglected due to a lack of sufficient funds. The property of the school system represents a sizeable community investment that needs regular care and attention to prevent deterioration of the property. Q. The K-12 Study Committee recommended that Algonquin School be told and Southeastern School be doted. How do those recommenda­ tion* fit into the millage proposal? A. At this point in time, no action on those recommendations has been taken. Future uses of these two facilities, and all facilities, will be addressed as the board of education develops a five year plan for the future during this current school year. However, observations about these two facilities are worthy of note. Algonquin School is located in an area that is experiencing population growth and may be needed again as a school facility in the future. Also, the building currently is a revenue producer for the school system because it is rented and the renter has responsibility for maintenance. The school system does have responsibility for major repairs, but no major needs have been identified. Although Southeastern School currently has unassigned classrooms, those rooms would be needed to accommodate the student-teacher class size ratios of 25 to 1. In addition, the board believes in the concept of providing a neighborhood elementary school whenever it is educationally sound and fiscally responsi­ ble to do so. The Southeastern situation will be evaluated from that perspective. Q. b there really a need for new school buses? A. Of the 34 school buses currently in the fleet, four have over 100,000 miles on them, seven have between 75,000 and 100,000 miles on them, and 13 have between 50,000 and 75,000 miles on them. The average age of the buses is eight years old, and the newest bus is a 1979 model. Although the bus drivers and mechanics are very careful to handle and maintain the buses in such a way as to keep damage and wear to a minimum, the fleet is getting so old that serious problems are starting to appear. By purchasing three buses per year, the school system can take advantage of the 10 year reimbursement plan provided by the state and start a much needed fleet replace­ ment program. Q. What are the board'* plan* for restoring the co-curricular rctivitle* that won't be funded a* part of the millage proposal? A. Just as it is doing with currcular pro­ grams not being restored at this time, the board and staff will evaluate each of the several co-curricular activities that are not being restored by this millage proposal and develop plans to address the needs that those programs met. It is important to emphasize that the school system will resume funding of some co-curricular programs that are impor­ tant to the development of young people and not have to deal with the uncertainty of sales plans and fund-raising efforts of the last cou­ ple of years. as reflected in the papers the students complete. (d) Many classrooms have not been design­ ed for class sizes of greater than 25. The crowding that results from placing too many students in a room is detrimental to the learn­ ing atmosphere. te) As class sizes increase, teachers often have to spend a greater proportion of their time in the control of student behavior. This diminishes the amount of teacher time and ef­ fort which can be devoted to instruction. Q. Is the effect of the proposed millage increase offset by qualifying for certain tax credits? Goals set forT-K board, superintendent By Elaine Gilbert Goals and objectives for the ThomappleKellogg Board of Education and Superin­ tendent Gerald Page were adopted Monday by the board for the 1983-84 school year. The board has had goals and objectives previously, but this is Ute first time they have been adopted formally, Page said. Board members agreed to take an active role in Legislative lobbying and become more involved in the legislative process during the coming year. Other board goals will be to study the possibility of establishing academic stan­ dards for all areas of the school system; to carry out a systematic review of all board policies; and to continue the practice of bolding special meetings for the purpose of enlightenment concerning various parts of the district’s operation with an emphasis on non-instructional operations and physical plant. Goals for Page are to intensify activities that involve communications with the community and parents and to be assessable to staff, students and community. The board also set September 6 as the beginning day of school for the 1983-84 school year. In other business, the board accepted a $274,000 bid from the Irish Construction Co. of Howell for various energy saving projects, recommended by the Grand Rapids architectual firm of Daverman & Associates, that will include all school buildings. The work will include dectrical and heating improvements as well as additional in­ sulation and energy-saving windows. A bid of $53,184 from Nationwide Roof Systems of Hudsonville also was approved by the board for a Poly Flex roof for an area of the high school that includes the social science, shop, and and band classes. The some firm recently completed re-roofinp of the high school gym. The board approved a bid for milk from Rodof Dairy, Inc. for 11.4 cents for each container during the coming school year. Page said the price is about the same as last year. Duane Thatcher is serving as president of the board this year. Also during its reorganizations! meeting last month, the board dected Gary VanElst as vice president, Wesley VanRhee, secretary ; and Donald Williamson, treasurer. Several school administrative changes, Jack Martin, 55, owner of Martin Motors in Charlotte for 36 years, has joined the sales staff of Frantz Buick-Chevrolet in Hastings. Martin said that he sold his AMC-JeepRenault dealership because the company was pushing for expansion of his building and he was reluctant to go ahead with the project. He said that bevause a buyer was available, he sold the business. “I lite to sell cars rather than get involved in the building end of it,” Martin said. Charles Andrus, owner of Frantz BuickChevrolet, said that he was delighted to have a person with Martin’s experience join his staff. “Having Jack join us is another step in our efforts to meet our customers with a professional staff,” Andrus said. Martin started his dealership selling Jeeps and added AMC-Renault in 1980. He said that he sold about 300 new and used vehicles a year. He and his wife, Venice, have three children, Jeff, 31, who works in the parts department at Martin Motors; Stephanie Rand, 33, of Lansing; andSandra Gilding, 35. They have a cottage at Thomapple Lake and a home north of Charlotte which they plan to sell. Jack is a member of the Lansing Moose Lodge. A. A single answer to these questions is not possible to offer because of the many com­ plicating variables such as the nature of the subject matter, the maturity of the students, and the nature of the learning activity. However, for most of the academic subjects which are taught in school, instruction is more effective in smaller groups than in larger groups; a class size of 25 is preferable to one of 32. For many things which are taught, a class size of 25 is preferable for the following reasons: (a) Smaller class sizes enable the teacher to know each student better as an individual. (b) When there are fewer students in a class, the teacher is able to spend more time with each student. (c) Teaching and learning often involve a great deal of paperwork. With smaller classes, teachers are able to devote more time and effort to checking, analyzing, and recording each student’s individual progress Don't Buy Life Insurance... Jock Martin ELECTRONIC ORGAN SERVICE SPECIAL! 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Jeanne Perry, high school physical education teacher, will have the part-time assignment of “Dean of Girls.” This job involves working with high school girls in the area of discipline or breaches in school rules. She will continue to teach physical education too. Raymond Pranger, high school business teacher, will have the part-time assignment as “Dean of Boys.” This carries the responsibility of handling minor discipline problems of high school boys. Harold Nichols was appointed tran­ sportation manager, succeeding Wayne Robinson who retired after holding the post for 14-years. Harold is in charge of all scheduling of routes, purchasing and maintenance. Lois Seppanen, a 25-year veteran of the Thornapple-Kellogg system, was named business manager. She has been the finan­ cial assistant for the past several years. Her duties include responsibility for all ac­ counting and bookkeeping, personnel records, payroll, insurance and child ac­ counting. In addition, Lois is food service manager and is responsible for purchasing, menu planning, personnel and accounting in that area. McFall Elementary Principal William Rich has been given additional duties as curriculum director for the entire school system. Rich was formerly the reading director. The board has agreed that curriculum changes and study will be one of the most important areas of concern for the next few years. The board also approved reappointments of Raymond Pag< as athletic director; and Duane Peterson, a full-time teacher, as co­ ordinator for adult education and the com­ munity school program. Also remaining in their positions are Ron Schreer, West Elementary principal and director of special education; Joe Sanford, middle school principal; and Bruce McIntyre, building and grounds manager. Bruce's assistant is Al Verlinde. Former dealer joins Frantz Q. What I* the beat *ize for a classroom group ■nd how many student* Is a teacher capable of teaching most effectively at any one time? until you get the facts. A. That question is difficult to answer because each individual’s tax situation is dif­ ferent. However, many taxpayers can reduce their total tax liability as a result of qualify­ ing for tax relief under the provisions of Michigan’s Property Tax Credit (“Circuit Breaker”). Many homeowners, renters, senior citizens, veterans, and blind and disabled persons qualify for that tax relief, and some examples will be developed to help community understanding of that matter. In addition, depending upon how their federal income tax returns are computed, many residents als j can qualify to receive tax credits for the property taxes which they have paid. $2995 includes tuning & cleaning Adjust to original factory specifications Check all features Conn • Baldwin Hammond • Yamaha Thomas • kimoall • Lowrey srannaros music westmain Mall 345-5118 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-08-11.pdf 6fbfb0ff65bfeecdfb649ca1f46cd77c PDF Text Text August 11,1983 Merit pay: School officials and teachers lukewarm News-Wrap: Ditch filling brings arrest by Ken Reibei A Nashville man is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday on a charge of malicious destruction of property after he allegedly used farm equipment to fill in a ditch in order to create access from his field to Devine Rd., near M-79. The man reportedly tuld the Barry County Road Commission he needed a driveway from Devine Rd., which was recently paved, to his field. When the . road commission turned down his request, and dug a drainage ditch between the road and his field, the man * filled in the ditch and shortened the shoulder for a distai.ee of four-tenths of a mile, said State Police Trooper Greg Fouty. No damage estimate is available at this time. Millage will be Open Forum topic The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an Open Forum Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 16 at noon in the Elks Club. Lunch is $2.50 per person. This meeting is open to the public. Topic of this meeting will be "School Mi Huge” with presentation by Superintendent, Carl Schoessel, Director of Educational Services, Robert Miller, and members of the Millage Steering Committee. Please call the Chamber office for reservations, 945-2454. DNR to hold game area talk Aug. 17 The Department of Natural Resources will be holding a name area informational meeting on Wednesday, August 17, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the Yankee Springs Township Hall. Area biologists will be discussing activities and future plans for the game area. The public is invited to attend, and ask questions about the game area. The Yankee Springs Township Hall is located on Briggs Rd., two miles north of A-42. Kiwanis seeks kids for parade The Hastings Kiwanis Club is looking for "Kiwanis baseball kids" to par­ ticipate in the Summerfest Parade. If interested, call 945-3351 for in­ formation and instructions. Welborn hits state contracts State contracts going to out-ot-eUte eompaniea are causing more problems than any other area. Slate Sen. Robert Welborn told people attending the legislative breakfast. Monday. The monthly breakfast sponsored by the Hastings Ana Chamber of Com­ merce was held at McDonald's restaurant. Welborn Was responding to a com­ plaint by retired highway worker Cheater Arehart of Hastings, who said he had learned that a crew painting lines on Hanover Street was from Florida. "We've got the same equipment that Is not being used and men laid Mf,” Arehart said. Welborn said that a lot of state contracts are being let to out-of-state companies and he didn't think it was right. He reported that U. Gov. Martha Griffiths was heeding a task force that will study the state’s contract system. ‘Creature’ gives boy scare State police from the Hastings team Sunday responded to a report of a “large, hairy creature with huge eyes” skulking through the woods behind an Orangeville residence. When troopers Steve Miller and Ken Langford arrived at the Dennison Rd. home, at about 10 p.m., they were met by the complainant, a 12-year-old boy, who said he was walking in the woods near his home with a flashlight when he observed a'creature “with huge, bulging eyes.” The boy described the creature as “four feet tall, with long brown hair and huge green eyes.” He stated that the creature made no sound when he shown his flashlight on it, and that it “arose from some tall grass ran through the woods.” He further advised the troopers that "everybody in the area . was afraid of it.” The troopers did not check the wooded area, and learned from the boy's mother that several other area residents had seen the creature, and had identified it as a white tail deer. Phone strike idles 15 here The national strike of 675,000 telephone company workers has idled 15 people in Hastings and local customers can expect dclavs in new order installations and repairs. Pickets are manning their posts at the Michigan Bell central dialing office on North Church Street about eight hours a day, two of the workers said Wednesday. "There are no union people working, ” Phil Fox of Middleville and John Kadau of Caledonia, said. Fox is a services technician with 16 years with Michigan Bell and Kadau is a systems technician with 14 years on the job. They are members of Local 4037 of the Com­ munications Workers of America, one of three unions on strike against AT&T and its subsidiaries. Their local covers workers in Belding, Ionia, Greenville, Hastings and Middleville. Glenn E. Watts, president of the 525,000 CWA, said Monday that he sees no end to the strike. Newspaper reports said that the unions and the company are at odds over wages, job security and retraining provisions in settling the three year contract. Customers have been experiencing delays in requesting directory assistance, operator assisted calls, new service and repairs. Millage committee makes plans; seeks funds By Norma Peterson The Hastings millage steering committee has started making plans to promote passage of two school millage proposals on the Sept. 12.balloL The following committees and chair­ persons were named at Monday's meeting of the Citizens for Quality Education Com­ mittee: — Publicity: Rev. David Garrett. — Legal and finance: Robert Sherwood and Neil Gardner. — Endorsements and contributions: Kenneth Miller and Wade Nitz. — Voter identification: Elizabeth Un­ derwood. — Voter registration: Kevin Baum. — Coordinator of Volunteers: Ellery Spindler. These committees will be working closely with the six steering committee members appointed by school officials. They are Harry Burke, Pat Endsley, James Fisher, Fred Jacobs, Mike McKay, and David Turnes. Committee member Fred Jacobs said, "We’re making this a people's caippaign. We want the people to be well-educated (about the millage). In the past, there have been rumors as to how the money was going to be spent. We don't want this to happen." Jacobs explained that there are no funds left from previous millage campaigns and said that the committee is asking for donations. The contributions will be used to get millage information to the public. Anyone interested in making a donation may send it to: "Citizens for Quality Education" Committee, 1644 Pinecrest, Hastings, Mi. 49058. All contributions are tax deductible. Citizens who wish to become active in the millage campaign may contact any of the committee members or chairpersons or call 948-8021. The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will host an open forum meeting on the up­ coming millage at noon Tuesday. Aug. 16 at the Hastings Elks Club. Citizens with questions or comments regarding the millage are being encouraged to attend. Committee member James H. Fisher, commenting on his involvement, said, "I am in favor of the millage because it’s time to restore some of the essential programs. It’s time to quit penalizing the students over salaries." Fisher pointed out that teacher salaries have been settled contractually for the next three years. A "no” vote won't affect teacher salaries, he said. Telephone workers Phil Fox and John Kodau picket the Michigan Bell Telephone central dialing office on North Church Street in Hastings. Merit pay for teachers has become a national political issue after President Reagan’s National Commission on Ex­ cellence in Education endorsed the concept, but many local school officials are skeptical that such a pay plan is workable. The issue of merit pay for teachers rose to the forefront of education issues last month, when President Ronald Reagan endorsed the concept in a speech in Los Angeles before the American Federation of Teachers, the nations’s second largest teacher- union. The president called attention to the recom­ mendation of his National Commission on Excellence in Education for "better rewards for teachers who excel.” A poll conducted by the Los Angeles Times showed that 73 percent of respondents favor paying teachers based on "ability, per­ formance or peer review", whereas only 22 percent favor a compensation system based on the years of training or teaching ex­ perience." Merit pay is reportedly opposed by the 1.7 million member National Education Association, which contends that it would not be fair to all teachers and would be based on subjective evaluations in which unorthodox teachers could be penalized by ad­ ministrators. Carl Schoessel, superintendent of Hastings Area Schools, says the concept of merit pay M'is not inconsistent with the way things are done in this country with regards to work." He says that in the last few decades, however, the swing has been to "equal pay for equal work, whether it has merit” Reagan’s talk of teachers' merit pay has started the swing back, says Schoessel. The superintendent says that teachers’ unions are not opposed to "the concept of merit pay per se...they are opposed to the Hastings administration and implementation of it.” Part of the problem is in who would do the evaluation, says Schoessel. "One parent may like a teacher, while another may not like him. How can two people have such different opinions over the same teacher? This is the problem you run into with merit pay evaluations.” Schoessel cautions that he is not opposed to performance appraisals of teachers and other school employees. “You should recognize excellence and weaknesses,” he says. "You shouldn’t jusi evaluate a person with the idea of getting rid of him.” Schoessel says most merit pay systems fail because the extra pay is a relatively small amount. “The system involves a rigorous evaluation. It puts people through a lot for a very small amount.” Another problem Schoessel sees is that many school systems will only award merit pay to a limited amount of its personnel, putting a veritable quota on excellence. “The whole concept is. you can’t give it to everybody. But what if everybody is doing a good job?" he asks. Schoessel says he has been evaluated on a merit pay plan in the past, and that it "created some real hard feelings...Those feelings don’t just go away, either...No matter how good the svstem is, the feelings are still there." The alternative to merit pay, says Schoessel, is “to have a consistent, fair, continuous evaluation process.” Robert Miller, Hastings Area Schools director of operational services, agrees that constant evaluation is the best alternative to merit pay. "We should be evaluating constantly, merit pay or no merit pay. We need to con­ stantly evaluate the quality of work for all employees,” says Miller. “I don’t think we should have to give money to get people to do a good job. We should all be doing the best job we can,” says Miller. “A pat on the back is worth more than a ten-dollar bill.” Peter DeDecker, president of the Hastings Education Association, says the word “merit pay" is too vague to adequately comment upon. “I’m not sure if merit pay, depending on how you define it, is good or bad. It’s talking in generalities. Give me a specific proposal and I’ll tell you what I think,” says DeDecker. He says that from what he’s heard in Continued, page 5 r Headlines this week: • Flexfab will buiH new plant here...Page1 • City has banner year in housing starts...Page2 • Council passes animal zoning law...Page 2 Banner bevoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Vol. 128, No. 32 Hastings, Michigan Price 20c Thursday, August 11,1983 Will create 25 to 30 new jobs Flexfab plans $1.2 million expansion locally by Robert J. Johnston Flexfab, Inc. is seeking $1.2 million in bonds through the county Economic Development Corporation to finance a new 16,000 sq. ft. building to house its sewing department. The building will be constructed to the east of the Pro Line Co. building on West Gun Lake Road, which was erected last fall. James Toburen, treasurer of Flexfab, said it the $1.2 million will also be used for some additions to the present facility and for some equipment purchases. "We anticipate that we can increase our employment by 25 to 30 people over the next three years,” Toburen said. The company currently employs 245 people. Douglas DeCamp, co-owner of the firm, said that the company is in the midst oi a growth period and is experiencing expansion in its backlog. "We are a special products manufacturing company and we were out looking for anything and everything that would keep our people busy," DeCamp said. "Some of that has gelled for us.” DeCamp added that they decided to keep all of the firm's operations in Hastings and had looked at several locations here before deciding to construct the building on the company’s existing property. Toburen said that moving the sewing department to the new facility will allow expansion of all other departments in the present building and expansion of the office. Additions to the present building will be made for the extrusion and calendering departments and the shipping and receiving areas. About 20 people are employed in the sewing department, which makes vinyl duct for general purpose use in ventilating ap­ plications, such as the military’s portable medical facilities where the ducts are em­ ployed in air conditioning and heating Construction is expected to begin next week and company officials hope to move into the new building by the first of the year. The building will be similar to the Pro Line Co. building using all steel construction. Toburen said that the contractor for the building had not yet been selected. Tuesday, the Barry County Board of Commissioners appointed G. Miner Ket­ chum and Marshall “Dutch" Cappon to serve on the EDC board while it is overseeing the Flexfab project. The state law governing EDC financing specifies that two additional people be appointed to the board of directors for each project to represent the citizens. "One of our requirements in our company policy is that we do whatever’s necessary to improve our working conditions for the employees as well as enhance the com­ munity," DeCamp said. "I certainly hope that it will improve the community and bean asset." Toburen added that the company has made a commitment to Michigan and Hastings and that was why they chose to build the facility here. Flexfab and Pro Line are both co-owned by DeCamp and Willard Pierce of Hastings. Flexfab Treasurer James Toburen shows the layout of the company's property when the new building is completed. Surratt pleads guilty, will testify against other murder suspect Rodney B. Surratt, 31, one of two men accused of the Nov. 30 stabbing deaths and robbery of two elderly Prairieville sisters, pleaded guilty to reduced charges last week in exchange for his testimony against his co­ defendant. Surratt stood before Barry-Eaton Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming in Charlotte Thursday and pleaded guilty to two counts of second degree murder, and one count of armed robbery. Sentencing is set for Aug. 25. Surratt and Kevin Grote, 25, of Kalamazoo, were charged last December with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of felony murder, and one count of armed robbery in the murders of Frances Young, 77, and Helen Mott, 73, in Mrs. Young’s Parker Rd. home. Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes agreed to drop the two first-degree and two felony murder charges against Surratt when he is sentenced. Surratt agreed to plead guilty to the same reduced charges last winter, in exchange for his testimony, when he waived his Jan. 31 preliminary exam. However, eleven days later he stood mute in circuit court, and Judge Deming entered pleas of not-guilty on each of the original counts. When asked why Surratt was allowed to plead to the lesser charges for the second time, Prosecutor Hughes said “each plea is taken on a case by case basis...and con­ sidering all the facts and circumstances regarding the case, and the desire for the testimony of Mr. Surratt, we made the decision to accept the plea." Hughes also cited a court rule which states that out of court statements made by Surratt which inculpate Grote cannot be used in the trial. Surratt reportedly confessed his and Grote’s part in the murder-robbery to Kalamazoo and Barry investigators following his arrest in December. "The only way we can use those statements is to have Surratt take the wit­ ness stand against Grote," said Hughes. Surratt had testified during a preliminary hearing in December that he and Grote went to rob the women. He said that Grote had done odd jobs for the women, and that Grote had seen where Mrs. Young had kept some cash. Surratt testified thathedidn’trecall seeing either woman being stabbed. Trial for co-defendant Grote is set for Sept. 6 in the Barry County Circuit Courtroom. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 11,1983 — Page 2 Driver waives exam in negligent homicide case Paul J. Hoogterp, 17, of Grand Rapids, waived his exam in Barry County District Court Monday on a charge of negligent homocide in connection with the May 14 auto death of a Hastings man. Hoogtetp is currently free on $5,000 per­ sonal recognizance bond. It is alleged by prosecutors that be drove “left of center, and-or at an immoderate rate of speed... causing the death of Douglas Skinner.” Council passes animal ordinance, sets water rate hearing ..H.?Ogt.erp and his Passenger, Wendy Ann McNicol, 17, of Cutlerville, were both hospitalized for facial lacerations and other injuries following the 2:30 a.m. collision on Coats Grove Rd. State police say Hoogterp, westbound, had just crested a hill near 320 Coats Grove Rd. when he struck Skinner’s Oldsmobile head on. No date has been set for Hoogterp’s arraignment in circuit court. Banner OPINION... MERIT PAY: ,. k ? are crediting Hasting, housing boom to financing available through the Farmers Home Administration. This home, located on South St., is financed through FmHA. and was built by the Thornapple Volley Development Co. Worth investigating in schools This issue of the Banner contains a major story presenting the views of ad­ ministrators, teachers and other education leaders on the subject of merit pay for teachers. We can see good possibilities in the concept and think that merit pay deserves investigation. From information we've read, merit pay could help schools to attract and keep good teachers. The greatest benefit in merit pay is that, like people in private business end industry, superior teachers would receive superior pay. The lock-step pay scales based on training and seniority found in most school systems do not provide in­ centive for superior work. A pat on the back for good work is not enough. Rigid pay scales, instead, can serve to discourage those capable of superior work from teaching and encourage them to enter careers where they can be recognized. Calling for investigation of merit pay should not be construed as a condemnation of the quality of te -ching in our schools. Every school system has superior teachers who stay in their careers because they love their work. The unknown question in the present system u: How many people never become teachers because they know they can never receive pay based on their abilities’ Some teachers and administrators are against merit pay because they believe, idealistically, that every teacher should be offering his or her bat performance every day on the job. We know from experience that people in private industry are motivated to give their best by the opportunity to receive financial rewards. We can't believe that teachers are different in this respect than other people. The objection of teachers’ organizations to merit pay is that teacher evaluations would be subjective and unorthodox teachers could be penalized by ad­ ministrators. Since salaries today are set in negotiations between school boards and teachers, a system of evaluation that is accepted by both sides and satisfies the public could also be negotiated. (We add public acceptance because no merit pay system could be implemented without strong public approval. 1 The issue of merit pay has boiled down to two types of proposals. The first would simply give better pay to teachers doing better work. The second would require those teachers receiving better pay, called master teachers, to accept more responsibility and more hour, or days on the job. We think the second proposal is a better plan because it is patterned on private business and industry, where people who receive better pay are usually required to accept a greater level of respon­ sibility in return. It makes sense that people who are better on their jobs should become leaders among their peers, guiding other teachers so that they can im­ prove their work, too. Some people say that master teacher plans could lead to objections from parents if their children are not assigned to the classrooms of master teachers. This problem could be avoided If master teachers are given the responsibility of helping lo set up the programs offered within their areas of expertise so that all students benefit from their skills, not just those in their classrooms. A study undertaken by the state Department of Education shows that 76 percent of the people favor a merit pay or master teacher program. Based on this overwhelming approval, we think parental objections would be minimal. Finally, a number of people say that schools today simply cannot afford to pay some techefs more. Two points need to be made here: (1) Merit pay does not have to start on a grand scale of immediately paying superior techers thousands of dollars more. Small pay increases for superior teachers should be offset by no pay increases for poor teachers. Eventually, a graduated pay scale baaed on merit could be implemented. (21 An improving economy and an awareness in state government that more money is needed for local schools will help to improve the financial picture in tile coming years. Hastings schools in particular are taking a step in the right direction by setting up a system of performance appraisal, identifying those people who are good at their jobs and working to improve those who aren’t President Reagan's National Commission on Excellence in Education said bluntly that poor teachers should either be improved or terminated and salaries should be ''professionally com­ Number of housing starts in city is highest in years A combination of Farmers Home Ad­ ministration loans and lower bank interest rates have teamed up to make 1983 a boom >ear for housing starts in Hastings. Mike Payne, Hastings city building in­ spector and assessor, says there have been eleven permits issued for new house con­ struction in the first two quarters of this year. He says there were eight such permits issued all last year, and only three in 1981. “(Eleven) housing permits would be a pretty good total fora year," says Payne. He says that all 11 permits are for single family homes. David Steeby, Barry County FmHA supervisor, says the FmHA's land use policy is one of the reasons so many homes are being built in the city. He says FmHA tries to keep financed homes in the city, or in approved sub­ divisions, "but we do try to go on a case by case basis.” "Just so long as there’s some kind of A 22-year-oId resident of the Barry County Jail was sentenced Friday to a term of 40 to 60 months in the Michigan Department of Corrections for receiving and concealing a stolen chainsaw. Monte Jerry Burroughs was arrested by Michigan State Police from the Hastings team last spring in connection with a larceny from Max Boze, Main St., Nashville. In passing sentence, Barry-Eaton Circuit Court Judge Richard Shu;ter credited Burroughs with 71 days already spent in jail on the charge. In other court proceedings: Scott Owen Varney, 20, 7488 E. State Rd., Nashville, received four months in jail and three years probation for larceny in a building. Varney is charged with the theft of a gun, lamp, tools, jewelry and other items from a Castleton Township residence last winter. In addition to jail time and probation, Varney was also ordered by Judge Shuster to pay $200 in fines and costs, and to seek and maintain employment. David Allen Woltjer, 20, 2245 Iroquois Tr., pleaded guilty to breaking and entering of a building, breaking and entering of a vehicle. Sentencing is set for Aug. 19. GUEST COMMENTARY: Yes to merit pay for teachers by Richard Guenther (former superintendent of Hastings Area Schools) (DA reasonable salary schedule must be first established for all teachers before a merit system. This should be done by an independent body (other than the teaching profession) probably on a regional basis. (2) The individual(s) who determine merit are the key. He-She-They must be totally accepted and trusted by the teaching establishment He-She must be a combination of the Lord and Fidel Castro. Should individuals who produced in the past in Hastings have been paid merit? Yes! There are members of the current staff of equal competency and productivity. Should they receive merit? Yes! A merit system that is understood and accepted by all concerned would be a healthy addition to our school system. (We had one a few years ago and I think it was a good one. Excuse my bias.) Continued, page 4 Stolen chainsaw brings prison term petitive, market-sensitive and performance based." Those who have studied the nation's educational system favor merit pay and the citizens who pay the bills favor merit pay. We think teachers, school boards and administrators should actively pursue merit pay and master teachers proposals because they could benefit both the teachers and the students. Merit pay for teachers — a profound yes! Merit pay for all workers—a profound yes! Productivity should be rewarded. Those who create, produce, motivate and succeed should be rewarded beyond established salary schedules. The issue has two areas that require resolving when it comes to merit for teachers. organized development plan for E.e county,” he adds. Steeby says the best buy is in town "because you have water and sewer hookups already.” The number of applicants so far this year for FmHA loans in Barry County is not available at this time, due to a backlog of paperwork at the FmHA office. Steeby says, though, that the average loan for the last 12 months has been between $38,000 and $44,000. John Cohoon, owner of the Thornapple Valley Development Co., credits FmHA loans for the boom in Hastings. He says a buyer can receive interest credit if he or she qualifies, and pay as little as one percent interest. He says he is building two FmHA homes in Hastings now, "with more hopefully on the way.” Of the eleven permits issued so far in the city, Cohoon says he is handling the construction on four. Change desired ' To the Editor: I would like to express my criticism, if you will, on the printing of the births. This week’s issue gives a very good comparison to the marriage licenses, which is very readable. Tlie births have been printed like this since the mid 1940's when we moved to Hastings. I really think it’s time for an update, don’t you? Otherwise, I think you are doing a good job giving The Banner a new image. Thanks for listening. Winifred Woodmansee (Mrs. Ward) Sharlee Ann Wiggins, 32, Hurt Dr., Cloverdale, was sentenced to 45 days in jaii and three years probation for the April, 1983 break-in of a Hart Rd. home Wiggins was further assessed $200 in fines and costs. John E. King, 946 Richiluie Dr., Plainwell, pleaded guilty to attempting to conceal the identity of a motor vehicle, ^Sentencing for King is scheduled for Aug. Donald Dennie, 7795 Woodland Rd.. Lake Odessa, pleaded guilty to attempted manufacture-delivery of a controlled sub­ stance, LSD. Sentencing is set for Oct. 7. Clarence Dale Mays, 947 Maple Rd., Woodland, stood mute to charges of delivery­ manufacture of LSD. Pre-trial for Mays is set for Aug. 19. Banner Send Form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 32 — Thursday, August 11, 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County; SI 2 per year in adjoining counties; and *13.50 per year elsewhere. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are ifbelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Bliss, 185 homes powerless after car hits pole Consumer Power crews restored elec­ tricity to 186 customers, including E.W. Bliss Co., Tuesday morning after a car swerved out of control shortly after midnight and struck a utility pole on S. Hanover St. A Consumers Power spokesman said electricity was restored to all 185 residential customers by 9:55a.m., and toE.W. Bliss Co. shortly thereafter. Approximately 200 employees of E.W. Bliss took the day off work due to the outage, said a Bliss spokesperson. All employees were back to work Wednesday. The Consumers Power spokesman said the utility pole, located at the corner of S. Hanover and South St., held a 46,000 volt line to Bliss, and a 4,800 volt line containing A collision between a tractor and car on M43 Wednesday evening, Aug. 3, sent two persons to Pennock Hospital by ambulance. Both though were treated and then later released. Mark DeBolt, 21, of 1132 Fine Lake, Battle Creek, driver of the automobile, and his passenger Bryan D. Rivett, 24, of Leach Lake, Hastings, received injuries when DeBolt drove into the rear of a tractor operated by Stephen DeGroote, 43, of 1702 Charlton Center, Woodland. DeGroote was not injured in the accident. A second passenger in the car, Melissa Coffman, 18, of 340 W. State Rd., Nashville, received minor injuries. DeBolt told investigating officers from the Barry County Sheriff Dept, that he did not see the tractor until it was too late to stop. The car hooked into the tractor after collision and was pulled about 75 feet off onto the shoulder of the road. The tractor, officers reported, had it's lights on and also had the mandatory "slow moving vehicle” sign. They ticketed DeBolt with failure to stop in an assured clear distance. In another accident, Gordon O. Bumford, 22, of 716 Reed Rd., Nashville, was injured when he collided into the rear of a vehicle driven by Ida Lursema, of 6495 Scott Rd., Nashville, on Sunday, Aug. 7. He was taken to Pennock Hospital by ambulance, then was treated and released A passenger in the Bumford car was uninjured. Lursema and her two passengers also escaped injury. POLICE BEAT: A 10-SPEED Schwinn Traveller bicycle worth $190 was reported stolen Aug. 4 from Greg Czinder, E. South St. A WEED eater, bags of pete moss and tree bark, bird baths and cemetery’ urns were reported stolen Saturday from Barlow Gardens on S. Jefferson. Total value of the missing items is $477. VANDALS reportedly entered the Jeffery Morgan residence on S. Bedford Rd. Saturday and cut a hole in a waterbed. State police say the resulting flood soaked the south end of Morgan's trailer. STATE POLICE have arrested a 21-yearold Delton man for possession of marijuana, after allegedly seizing many large plants on his property, located off Long Lake Dr. primary voltage to the area. Crews replaced the pole, and several spans of wire, said the spokesman. Hastings City Police said Randall Lynn Miller, 18, 1809 Woodruff St., struck the pole while travelling north on S. Hanover, at about 12:47 a.m. Investigating officers said Miller told them he had swerved to avoid a deer which had run into the road in front of his vehicle. Officers reported that there was "no ap­ parent braking action" on the party of the driver prior to impact with the pole. Miller was treated and released at Pen­ nock Hospital. The accident is reportedly under investigation. PUBLIC OPINION by Ken Relbel Tractor, car collision sends two to hospital AN AM-FM casette radio worth $84 was reported stolen Aug. 3 from Kathy Falman N. Hanover St. Hastings The Hastings City Council Monday night bill has gone unpaid was stricken after City passed an ordinance prohibiting the keeping Attorney Richard Shaw pointed out that the of most farm animals in suburban ordinance failed to set a deposit amount. residential districts, and set an August 22 date for a public hearing on a water rate In other action Monday night: increase. Ordinance 179, which goes into effect in Council turned down a request by the September, prohibits the keeping of more Hastings Jaycees to close down Church St. than three dogs and-or cats, on R-S zoned near the courthouse for a street dance tc land, as well as "the keeping of pigeons with benefit Muscular Dystrophy, to be held Sept. free access outside their cage...poultry, pigs, hogs, fowl, wild animals, donkeys, mules, Council members expressed their concern other species of equine, cows, oxen, other over security, and bathroom facilities. species of bovine, sheep, goats, geese, "I think that with a six hour street dance, turkeys, and other species of fowl.” you’re going to have trouble with facilities,” The ordinance does permit the keeping of said Aiderman Dave Jasperse. "pleasure horses” providing there is at least Michael Titus of the Hastings Jaycees. three acres per horse, a fenced in area, and when asked if his club had considered other that no horse is closer than 300 feet to any sites for the dance, answered "Downtown residence or any other residential district. facitilies are kind of limited." The ordinance was drawn up following a Jasperse. and other council members, said court case, which the city lost, in which the they would like to see more planning on the old ordinance was challenged by a Hastings part of the organization with regards to costs attorney Bruce Gee who keeps horses on R-S of security and bathroom facilities. zoned land off W. State Rd. inside the city­ "I feel uncomfortable (about acting on the limits. request) with seeing nothing on paper and The new ordinance does not affect Gee's jou coming in here," said Jasperse. horses. A public hearing is set for 7:45 p.m., Council granted permission to downtown August 22, on proposed ordinance 180, which merchants to hold sidewalk sales during revamps the way the city charges for water Summerfest, Aug. 26 and 27. and sewer usage in the city. Council unanimously approved the Under new rates, established by the or­ request, made in a letter, by Ken Witker of dinance, most residential users will pay $5 the Hastings Chamber of Commerce. per quarter for water, and $10 for sewer, and 80 cents per hundred cubic feet of water. Council approved a request by City Clerk Currently, most residential customers pay 92 Sharon Vickery to attend a Michigan cents per hundred cubic feet of water. Municipal League conference at the Amway A line from the proposed ordinance stating Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, with that tenants shall pay a deposit when a water necessary expenses. Better pay for better work? Margaret Cook Robert Sprague • QUESTION • There has been a growing call for the raising of school standards, including whether teachers should receive merit pay. The concept is aimed at keeping good teachers in the profession, and recognizing that some do better work than others. Would you like to see superior teachers receive superior pay? Bob Christie, Hastings: "I think it's a good deal. Tenure isn’t good enough...they don't have to try to get the same Day.” "I wonder why Hastings teachers have to have a 25-to-l ratio, when Grand Rapids has a 28-to-l ratio...I think our school system could be improved more.” Mary Jarman, Hastings: "I think teachers should be doing a better job anyway. If a teacher is not interested in the job, then he or she shouldn't get more.” Carol Doster. Bedford: "I don't think it’s a bad idea. I wouldn’t want my student in a bad teacher’s class...I like merit pay. Maybe then the teachers won’t get themselves into such a rut." Bev Kurr Clarence Kruger Joe McClurain, Hastings: “Yes, I do. I think they should get better pay than they’re getting." Margaret Took, Hastings: "No...how would they be judged or graded (as superior teachers)?” she asked, expressing concern about how accurate the "judging” system would be. "A good teacher could be terribly hurt (if not given merit pay while others were).” Robert Sprague. Nashville: "Yes, it might give them more incentive and maybe they would try harder.” Bev Kurr. Hastings: "I do agree with merit pay for teachers.. though there are teachers who care about children regardless of pay. I think merit pay would be im­ portant." Clarence Kruger. Hastings: Yes, "if the school can afford it. I'm sure they (teachers) are worth it." �The Hostings Bonner — Thursday, August 11, 1983 - Page 3 what's cookin' eivi , . by Elaine Gilbert This Week Featuring... Clara Stanton Weise-Norton wed McConnell-Killinger wed In mqitials performed by Reverend Robert Consani and Reverend Willard Curtis at St. Rose Catholic Church on Saturday, July 2, 1983, Shannon Lee McConnell, duaghter of Dr. and Mrs. Lynn McConnell of Hastings and Timothy James Killinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Killiger of Woodland, were united in marriage in a double ring ceremony. White lily of the valley, sweatheart roses with babies breath and lavender ribbons decorated the church altar and pews. Music was furnished by organist, Mrs. Richard Shaw of Hastings, and soloist, Mrs. Todd McConnell of East Windsor, New Jersey, aunt of the bride. The bride's dress of silk organza swept into a full skirt with chapel train. A lace overlay covered the bodice of the dress which featured a scalloped sweetheart neckline and long fitted sleeves. Her illusion veil with beaded headpiece was worn by her mother on her wedding day. She carried a bouquet of white sweetheart roses and white lily of the valley and was escorted down the aisle by her mother and father. Wearing dresses with small, pastel lavender flowers on a background of ivory voile and carrying antique ivory lace parasols with pink and lavender sweetheart roses and daises were the bridal attendants. Maid of Honor was Andrea Renner of Den­ ver, Colorado, and bridesmaids were Brenda Ahern of Florida, June Wilson of Bridgeport, and Jane Sherwood of Tekonsha. Flowergirl, Molly Jo Arnold of Hastings was dressed in a long ivory colored dress accented with lavender ribbons and also carried a floral, decorated parasol. Best man was Pete Forsberg of Wisconsin. Groomsmen were Brad Fuhr or Stevens Pointe, Wisconsin, Jim Ruddock of Hamp­ ton, Virginia, and Rob Deming of Hastings. Ushering guests were the brothers Dean McConnell, Tom Killinger, and Buck Killingers. Ringbearer was Ryan Shay, of Hastings, nephew of the groom. Master and Mistress of Ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Todd McConnell of East Windsor, New Jersey. The wedding party was transported to a dinnerrecption at the Hastings Country Club in antique automobiles. Guests came from Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, Wisconsin, and New Jersey. Special guests, coming from Lansing and Grand Ledge, were the great­ grandfather, Mr. Frank McConnell, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L.B. McConnell and Mrs. Geraldine Bass. The groom’s grandmother came from Florida. The bride and groom will reside at 3013 Timber Crest in Midlothian, Virginia after a honeymoon trip to Denver, Colorado. The new Mrs. Killinger is an associate engineer for VEPCO of Virginia and Mr. Killinger works for E. R. Carpenter of Rich­ mond. Reed-Myers wed Miss Mickylouise Myers and Tim Reed exchanged their wedding vows, Saturday, July 9,1983, in a four o’clock ceremony at the Nashville Baptist Church. Pastor Don Roscoe pm formed the double ring service in the presence of 175 guests. Parents of the couple are Mrs. Beverly Myers of Bellevue and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reed of Battle Creek. Jan Cooper was pianist and soloist was Darcy Densmore The bride, given in marriage by Patrick James of Lake Odessa, wore a gown featuring a full-length lace train, full lace sleeves with lace cuffs and matching lace bodice. She carried a bouquet of pink roses, burgundy miniature carnations, white forget-me-nots and baby’s breath, made bv Deb Yoder. Melody Cross of Charlotte was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Karen Crank and Deb Burdge, both of Battle Creek, Laura Bond of Naples, Fla., Kay Reed of Battle Creek, sister of the groom. Lou Ann Wellington of Dowling was her sister’s junior bridesmaid. They wore long dresses of mauve with lace sleeves and bodice. They carried hurricane lamps with rings of flowers and [rink ribbon streamers. Best man was Al Smith-of Athens and ushers were Doug and David Reed, cousins of the groom, of Banfield, Mike Ingalls of Battle Creek and Tim Hill of Fine Lake, brother-in-law of the groom. Kristi Priddy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Priddy of Nashville, and Heather Brenner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Brenner of Mulliken, were flower girls and carrying the rings was Travis Reed, son of Tim Reed of Battle Creek. For her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Myers wore a dusty rose floor-length pleated dress with matching cape. Mrs. Reed chose a dusty rose floor-length skirt with matching blonse. The reception was held following the .-eremony in the fellowship hall. ,A special feature was a slide presentation of the bridal couple by Marian Shafer. Attending the guest book were Melissa Dalrymple and Terri Ingalls. For her honeymoon trip to Cedar Point, the Poconos, and a tour of the northeastern states, the new Mrs. Reed wore a dusty rose dress with matching jacket. The couple are now at home at 8 Richmond Ave., Battle Creek. The rehearsal party was held, hosted by the groom’s parents in the fellowship hall of he Nashville Baptist Church. Kathleen Ann Weise and Glenn Jay Norton were united in marriage on April 30, 1983 at Grace Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids. The ceremony was performed by Reverend Joseph Reynolds. Kathleen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weise of Middleville. Glenn is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Norton of Kentwood. The bride was given away by her father in a double ring ceremony. Karen Bass, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor and Melissa Lambers was maid of honor. The best man was Dean Smith. Bridesmaids were Jane Marklevitz, Lindi Hughes, Wendy Norton, and Luann Smith. Kevin Norton, Mike LaRue, and Dan Hughes were groomsmen. Ushers were Randy Bass and Jeff Ran burger. Soloist, Becky Fasick, was accompanied by Barney VerHulst on guitar. Following the ceremony, the reception was held in the church undercroft with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bagley and Sue Elsinga and Phil Bartnick serving as masters and mistresses of ceremony. Guests were served by Susan Bagley, Cara Bagley, Sherri Zalkar, Deb White, and Pat Wais. Dancing was provided by Greg Miller A Co. After a honeymoon in Kentucky, the couple now reside in Kentwood. Hale-Smith engagement announced The parents of Cathy Lynn Hale of Lake Odessa and Jack Alan Smith of Sunfield are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Jack is a 1980 graduate from Lakewood High and is employed by A Duda & Sons in Grand Ledge. Cathy is a 1983 graduate of Lakewood High School. An Oct. 22 wedding is being planned. Claro Stanton an active member ot many local organizations, prepares a batch ot cinnamon rolls that are mode from her basic white roll recipe. Clara's been making the tasty rolls for many years. Brenton-France engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brenton of Nashville are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Michelle Lea, to Mark Timothy France, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert France of Woodland. Michelle is a nurse aide, employed by Provincial House in Hastings. Mark is employed by France Tree Service of Woodland. A September wedding is being planned. MacDonald to observe their 50th wedding anniversary Vernon and Frances MacDonald will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 21 with an open house at their home on 9424 Bismark Hwy., Vermontville, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event is hosted by their sons and families. Friends are invited to celebrate with them. The honorees request no gifts. Peterson-Richards engagement announced Mr. and Mrs. Gene Christensen of Greenville, and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Petersen of Kalamazoo announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth Ann Petersen, to Philip Ray Richards, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ricltards of Vermontville. The wedding is set for September 9. Schondelmayers observed their 25th anniversary Feasals to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Bill Hurlesses to observe their 25th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hurless of Delton will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 13. The open house will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at their home on West Delton Road, Delton. Bill Hurless and Pauline Boniface were united in marriage on August 9, 1958. Friends and relatives are cordially invited. Your presence will be tiie only gift requested. Lindberg-Wolff united in marriage First Lt. Dennis Lindberg, USMC and Ms. Sharon Wolff, both of Pensacola, Fla., are announcing their marriage on July 23, 1983. Lt. and Mrs. Lindberg, with eight-year-old daughter, Kelli, will be transferring to Whidby, Washington in September. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Feasal, of 1103 E. Chicago Rd., Quincy, will be celebrating their golden wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday, Aug. 21, at the United Brethren Church, Charlotte. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the celebration which will be held between 25 p.m. Hosting the event will be the couple's children: Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Feasal of Alto, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Brown of Quincy. Mr. and Mrs. James Hoffman of Huntington. Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Murray Stall of Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Burman of Grand Ledge. Mr. and Mrs. Jan Feasal of Lansing, and Mr and Mrs. Nicholas Kellopourey of Detroit, plus their 36 grandchildren and three great­ grandchildren. Lucille Frantz and Wayne Feasal ex­ changed wedding vows on Aug. 20, 1933 in Woodland. The couple requests no gifts, please. Gillig-Vancelette engagement announced Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gillig of Vermontville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberlee D, to Mark A. Vancelette, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Vancelette of Vista, Calif. Kim is a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High School. Mark attended school in Vista and San Diego and Navy Sub School and is stationed in San Diego. A Sept. 10 wedding is planned at the Peace Lutheran Church in Charlotte. Marriage Licenses: Archie Boyd, Bellevue, 18 and Tina Wallace, Bellevue, 19. Michael Raffler, Woodland, 27 and JoEilen Orsbom, Hastings, 20. R. Douglas Ward, Hastings, 22 and Kandra Laubaugh, Hastings, 19. Maurice Harper, Middleville, 18 and Beth Steffes, Midleville, 18. John Schachterle, Hastings, 22 and Kelli Duff, Hastings, 18. David Blincoe, Plainwell. 19 and Kristen Herbert. Delton, 19. On Saturday. June 11, Ken and Sharon Schondelmayer were surprised by their family with a picnic celebration ot their 25th wedding anniversary. A 25-year marriage is in itself a special milestone, but Ken and Sharon were the seventh couple in the Schondelmayer family to celebrate 25 years. Carner and Clara Schondelmayer (deceased), who were married 50 years, were the parents of seven children. Milo and Dorothy Schondelmayer married May 7, 1938, Marjorie and Bill Hall married June 15, 1940, Forest and Maxine Schondelmayer married July 19, 1944, Glenn and Patty Schondelmayer married Sept. 21, 1946, Berl and Katherine Moma married Dec. 9, 1950, John and Janet Schondelmayer married Oct. 9, 1955, and Kenneth and Sharon Schon­ delmayer married June 14, 1958. The families live in a 20-mile radius. When Clara Stanton makes homemade dinner rolls, folks remember them and wish they had the recipe. After Clara took her rolls to the recent Hastings High School alumni banquet, the Banner received a request to feature Clara in this column. Clara, a retired teacher, is a native of Barry County and well-known throughout the area for her active role in many organizations. She has served as secretary of as many as six organizations at the same time. “The secretary jobs are nice, but it’s the bookwork that I like the best,” she says. In 1951, the Grand Rapids Press featured Clara in an article personifying her as a busy rural housewife who contributes to the community in addition to taking an active rolp in farming. Clara’s roots are in Orangeville Township where she was bom and went to school through eighth grade. She is the daughter of Elizabeth and William E. Johncock who raised a large family. Her father was the township supervisor for many years and Clara recalls helping him doublecheck figures in his book­ work. Clara started attending the Eagle School when she was four. "They called it beginners instead of kindergarten then. Later, they named the school the Johncock School because almost every student was named Johncock and they were all related,’’ she laughs. Her high school years were spent at Hastings High. She had to take the C.K. & S train to get there every week. During the school week she lived in Hastings and worked for her room and board during some of that time. “We did our own cooking and were quite independent,” she says of herself and the other students who took the train and lived away from home during the week. "My first year, I was 14...almost 15.1 think I was more mature than my kids were at that age. "When we’d arrive home for the weekend, my brother would meet the trainwith a horse and buggy or a cutter, according to the weather. Then later we got a car." Clara married Rozell Stanton during the summer following her high school graduation. But, she continued on with her education. She completed a one-year course at the Barry County Normal which allowed her to teach school for three years. When that period was over, she took more college courses at Western Michigan University on Saturdays in order to renew her teaching certificate. She also received a scholarship to attend Northwestern University in 1936 to take more courses to renew her certificate again. During her teaching tenure, Clara taught Continued on page 8 FREE ORGAN CONCERTS during Founders Day 3:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. featuring Wayne Shick Korkinsky-Lenz engagement announced Mr. and Mrs. James Korkinsky of Kalamazoo have announced the engagement of their daughter, Susan, to Mr. Robert Lenz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lenz of 5411 Hammond Road. The b-ide-elect graduated from Springfield High School and is employed by the Calhoun County Title and Abstract Co. Her fiance, a graduate of Hastings High School and the Kalamazoo Valley Com­ munity College Police Academy, is em­ ployed in Kalamazoo. The wedding will be Oct. 1. 1983. at Otis School, near Otis Lake, for four years; the two-room Orangeville Primary School for eight years where she taught K-4th grade. The smallest enrollment there was 42children during Clara's teaching span and once there were as many as 62, but only for a short time. After years of teaching other's children, Clara and her husband had four daughters of their own and she stayed home to raise them. He worked at Viking for 45 years before he retired. Their children are Sue Corey of Madison, Wis; Kay Pajunen, who lives near Pontiac; Sally Stanton ot Hastings; and Jean Mary Bowlin of Kansas City, Missouri. Clara also has six grandchildren — Sue has two boys and Jean and two girls and two boys. When Clara’s youngest daughter entered high school in the 1960’s, Clara went back to teaching on a substitute basis. She taught at a Hastings school (which later became Altoft) and at Pleasantview Elementary and in Middleville and Freeport in addition to other rural schools. She quit substituting in 1970 and took on the responsibility of being in charge of super­ vising the census that year and again in 1980. She also has done the agricultural census before it switched to obtaining the in­ formation through the mail. All of her life, Clara has been busy inside and outside her home. She is a 55-year member of the Hastings Women of the Moose. "I joined right after we were married.” she said. She also has the distinction of being a Star Recorder of the organization because of the accuracy with which she performed her duties. When she first joined the group, the Moose headquarters were above what is now Ben Franklin. Clara and her husband lived in Hastings until 1942 when they purchased a farm on State Rd. As a member of the "Busy 8 Club” (which always has eight members) Clara has taken an active part She is currently its secretary. “It’s more of a social chib now, bu? when we started it in the 1940’s we were more active. We re-did the walls of the restroom for women in the courthouse and fixed up the furniture." In the past, the club had a “blanket club" by selling tickets for a drawing for a blanket every week to earn money to buy card tables and chairs for local soldiers to use. Clara joined the Irving Grange in 1942 and is currently its secretary — a position she's held almost every year since she’s bee., a member. She also is affiliated with the Pamona County Grange and the state and national grange too. Being the secretary of the community playing the new 1983 Lowrey Organs and the revolutionary Baldwin XX piano pro. STannarDS^music ■ ■■■■■•■■■a al �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 11,1983 — Page 4 Lyle F. Karrar Alton G. (Grum) Elwood MIDDLEVILLE Alton G. (Gram) Elwood, 71 of Middleville, died Friday, August 5, 1983, at his home. He was born March 4,1912, in Bellevue, the son of Lloyd and Nellie (Doyle) Elwood. He graduated from Middleville High School and married Louise H. Williams on July 6, 1934. He was a superivsor of Die Cast at Mid­ dleville Engineering. Mr. Elwood is survived by his wife, Louise; three daughters, Mrs. B.L. (Patricia) Arce of Santa Clara, Ca., Mrs. Walter (Margaret) Eavey of Middleville and Ms. Jaclyn Elwood of Houston, Tx.; two sons, Loyd Elwood of Middleville and Thomas Elwood of Peoria, Ill.; 17 grand­ children; two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 8, at 1:30 p.m. from the Beeler Funeral Capel. Rev. Bill Martin officiated with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetary. Forrest G. Frank NASHVILLE - Mr. Forrest G. Frank, 63, of 3041 Morgan Rd., died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1983, in Pennock Hospital Emergency Room. He was born May 8,1920 in Bristol. Ind., the son of George and Iva (Calkins) Frank. He married Susie Rathburn. He was a veteran of World War II and was a tool and die maker by trade. Mr. Frank is survived by his wife. Susie; one son, Steven Frank of Anchorage, Alaska; three daughters, Mrs. Linda Lovovice of Folly Beach. S.C., Tena Frank of Miami. Fla., and Tammie Hulsebos of Otsego; two stepdaughters, Nancy Rainbolt of Houston, Tex., and Carol London of Mason; three stepsons, Michael Todd, address unknown, Rex Todd of Charlotte, and Dennis Todd of Hastings; 23 grandchildren; one brother, Alfred Frank of Elkhart, Ind.; and a sister. Pear] Harkins of Cassopolis. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 from the Vogt Funeral home of Nashville. The Rev. William Trump officiated. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Christena F. (Fox) Howe HASTINGS - Mr. Lyle F. Karrar, 66. of 857 Durkee Rd., died Saturday, Aug 6. 1983. at Pennock Hospital. He was bom June 25. 1917 in Campbell Township, Ionia County, the son of J. Arthur and Emma (Brooks) Karrar. After attending Brown Rural Elementary School and graduating from Lake Odessa High School, he married the former Dorothy Slocum on August 21, 1937 in Lake Odessa. He lived in Lansing and Lake Odessa before moving to the Hastings area in 1953. He was employed by E.W. Bliss for 13 years when he was forced to retire in 1968 due to a farm tractor accident. He was a member of the Grace Brethren Church in Lake Odessa. Mr. Karrar is survived by his wife, Dorothy , one daughter. Mrs. Sandra Piper of Nashville; two sons. Raymond and Roger, both of Hastings; four grandchildren; three brothers. Vernon of Hastings, and Arthur. Jr. and Harold, both of Iowa; four sisters, Mrs. Allen (Margaret) Senters, Mrs. Albert (Irene) Blair of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Carolyn Wapiennik of Potterville, and Mrs. Ronald (Maxine) Wildeman of Mulliken; his step­ mother, Mrs. Clarisse Karrar of Ionia; two stepbrothers; and one stepsister. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 9 from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. The Rev. Russell Sarver officiated. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. A memorial has been established for the Heart Fund. ..LESLIE — Christena F. (Fox) Howe, 73, a former resident and teacher in the Lakewood area, died July 31. She was bom Aug. 2, 1909 in Irving Township. Mi. and had lived in the MasonLeslie area since 1955. Mrs. Howe taught elementary school for 41 years, including stints in several area rural schools, in Lake Odessa and Woodland; she spent the last 14 years of teaching at Steele Street Elementary School in Mason. She was a member of the Housel United Brethren Church and a member of the Retired Michigan Education Association. Mr. and Mrs. Howe, for the last 12 years, wintered in Zephyr Hills, Fla. She was preceded in death by her son, Doren H. Surviving are her husband, Clarence G.; two sons, Marlyn G. of Houghton Lake and Gary B. of Mason; two grandchildren; one sister, Beatrice Strong of Spring Arbor. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Ball-Dunn Chapel, Gorsline-R unci man Co., Mason, with the Rev. Vernon Macy, pastor of the Housel United Brethren Church and the Rev. Michael Stambaugh of Eden United Brethren Church officiating. Friends, who desire, may make con­ tributions to the church of their choice. ATTEND SERVICES ... ofi^our choice and Le ipirituatty. rewarded. y reuuart Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Campfrou-id Rd . 8 mi S. Puior, Bn-ni Branham. Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship 11 i-Ol; Evening Service at 7 p.m.; Youth meet Sunday 6 p.m.. Wad Prayer Bibb 7 pm DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. Corner Piter and Cedar Creak Rd.. Paul S Howell. Parlor. Plx-ne WWWM Saturday Srrricsa. Sebelh School D.3O am.. Worship 11 am. Wed 7:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. Pastor Elder J. Faust. On M-43 in Delton Sereion - Worship 1045 «.m.; Sunday School 9 30-10:30, Evening Service 6 p m.. United Metbodirt Women every fort Thur* day. 730 p.m.; United Methodist Men every second Sunday, 7.30 a m MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Corner M-43 and Milo flood. Doug Huntington Pastor Rl No 3. Box 3I5A. Deltna. Ml 49046 Phone 671-4702. Sunday School 10.00 am Worship Service 11.00. Evening Worship 6:00 pun.. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m INTERLAKES BAPTIST, Delton. Ph 623*191 Located on M-43 in Delton Pa* tor Rai McMurray Ph 343-4120 Sunday School 9:46 a m . Family Worship 11 a m . evec~ng aemce 6 pm. Wednraday thbte study 7pm PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH 10221 S. Norns Rd Acmse from Prairie mile Garage Rev Bill Blair. Pastor. Sunday School 10am , Morning Worship 11 e.m.; Sunday Night 7 p.m.; Bible Study. Wednaw day Service 7 p.m ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Fiona Rd . Delton Father Ray Allen. S J Pastor Saturday Maae 5 30 pm . Sun­ day Mas. 1100 am from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, and. 12:00 Noon the rest of the year DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD. Paator Gary Slrvvna. Phone 62.L87F9 MrrU in Delton High School LGI room. Sunday School 9 30 a.m, Worship 10 45 a m. HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH. Hwy M-66 10 mi S. of Nashville Robert Lee Short*. Pastor Sunday - 9 45 am. Sunday School. 10.45 a.m. Worship Serwr. 6 p.m. Young People Meeting. 7.00 p m Evening Service. Wednesday 7 30 p m Bible Study and Prayer Hour. Free rouiurling service on all problem* Phone 616-7583866 or 963-1713. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Lacey Father Ray Allen Phone 623-2490 Sunday Maas at 9.00 a m PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT Barryville. 4 miles W. of Nnhville on M-79 Slaven Rad. Pasler Wmhip Service 9.15 s.m. Sunday Church Schorl and Coffie Fellowship 10.15 am, United Meth­ odist Women 1st Tuesday each month. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor A mi* aiun o' St Rose Catholic Chttrch. Heating*. Saturday Maae 6.30 p.m. Sunday Mana 930am UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashville Phone 352-9719 Corner Wash­ ington and Stole Leonard F Putnam. Paa lor. Service* Sunday 9 45 a m. Morning Worship; 10 45 a m. Fellowship. 11 a.m. Churrh School for all age*. 6 :U) p.m U.M.YF Jr. Hi. and U.M.Y.F. Sr Hi. Bible Hour all aim* l*t Wednesday 7 30 p ra «wrh month. U luted MethadiM Wotn.ii TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Wash mgton. Nashville Rev J G Boomer Sun­ day School 9.45 a m ; Sunday Worship 11 00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m . Bible Prayer Wednesday 7:00 p.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Philhpa St Pastor Lester DeGroot. 8529806 or 852-9025 Aaautant Paator Don Roeroe. 852-9808. Sunday Service* Sunday School 9: i5; Sunday Worship 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 7pm. Wed­ nesday mghl B.ble Study 7 pm Bus Ministry - Cat' Don Roaroe 852-9228. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH, Octenisle Rd. 5 mile* south of Nashville. W mile east of M-66 Pastor Marvin Potter Phene 852-0861 Sunday Srrve-r*. Sunday School 10 a.m . Morning Services 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.. Cottage Prayer meeting 7 30 p.m. Wednesday Dowling Area Woodland Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner official tag Phone 753-3149. Country Chapel wor ship 1015 a.n>. Sunday School 9 a_m. Ban field worship 11 30 am KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN, comer of Barnum Rd and M-66 Woodland Pastor George Sperm Phone 367-2741. 945 am. Worship. 11 a m Sunday School. Wed­ nesday Prayer 8 p m.; W.M.A 2nd Wed neaday each month. Adult C E, 2nd Satur­ day each month. 8 p m. COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH, Fortner Johnston Township Hall. Dow Ung Jack W Edgerton. Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Worship 10 45 a.m.. Evenrag Service 6 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer 7 p.m. Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 Ful­ ler St. M-79 Pastor Thomas Voyles Sunday Service and Sunday School, It) a n . Morning Worship 11 ajn.; Evening Services. Youth 6pm.; Evening Worship 7 p.m ; Wednesday mid weak prayer 7 pm.; Wednesday caravan program 7 p.m WOODGROVE PARISH. Coats Grove. Rev Pamela Owens. Paator. Phone 3674137 Sunday church school 9.30 a.m.. Worship service 10 45 a.m ; choir 6 p.m.. youth fellowship 7.30 p.m. Holy Commun­ ion first Sunday of each month Women's Fellowship first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. Cotutoncv Heffelfinger Phone 367-3961 9.15 a m. Worship Ser­ vice; 10 30 a.m. Sunday School; 7:30 p m Wednesday UMYF Welcome The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: 1AC0BS REXALL PHARMACY FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N. Wood land Rd . Lake Odessa. Pastor Richard Se» sink. Church phone 367-4621. Pastor's phone 374-8938 Sunday • Morning Worship 10 00 a.m.. Sunday School 11 15 a.m. •wrung u-rvicr 7.00 pm. Wednesday - Bible Study 7 OO p.m. STUNEY POINT FREE METHODIST Wellman Rd at E State Rd. Rev. Charles Davenport. 119 Star St . Spnng Arbor. ML Ph 517-750-2497. Sunday School 10 a.m_. Worship Semes 11 a.m. Mid-week Service Wed. at 6 p.m. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Velte Rd . Woodland. Timothy Rothfum. Pastor Sun­ day achool every Sunday at 9:15, Sunday worship 10>K). Coffee fellowship foEowmg Sunday worship on 2nd «nd 4th Sundays esrh month Lutheran Brotherhood meets 1st Sunday. 7 30 p m. Luther League meets 2nd Sunday. 6.30 p.m Hickory Comers HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phil Perkins. Pastor. 10 a.m. Sunday School. 11 a.n>. Morning Worship Junior Church Nursery. 7 p m Worship. Wsdnes­ day 7JO pm. Family Night Miationary Society tecimd Friday. 7 p.m Potluck Freeport Area FHr.EPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 106 Cherry St. Paator Rev. Jerry Drummond. Phooe 7655134. 1000 a m Sunday School: 11:00 a m. Morning Worship. Evening Worship 7:00 pm Wednesday evening prayer meet­ ing at Y.CW. Club's 7:0'1 p m "A Grow ing Churrh For Coming Lord " GALILEAN BAPTIST. 108th Sl and N. Freeport Rd Phone 945-5704 10 am Sunday School; 11 g m Morning Worship. 7 p.m Evening Service. Wednesday Prayer MeeUng 7:30 p m HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M-50 North of Freeport at the Kent-Ionia County Line. Rev Wilha Stehman Churrh School 10 gin . Morning Worship 11 a.m Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m Morning Services. 11:15 Sunday School. These are cliasei for all MIDDLEVIUX CHRISTIAN REFORM­ ED. 706 W. Main Street Worship 10 am.; Sunday School 11:15 tn.; Evening Wor­ ship 6 pm. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M-37. just north of Mid dleviUe 795-9726 Rev Wesley Smith. Pastor. Mark J. Highman. Pastor of Youth and Edueauon Sunday School 9 45 i n, Morning Wonhip 11 a m . Evening Service 6 p.m. NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Rowell St. Rev Gary Finkbeiner Phone 795-7429. Sunday Worship Service 10 a m and 7 p.m . Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at Parmsles Road. Middleville Rev Wayne Kwl. Pastor Phone 891-1585 Rev Charles Doomboe. Aaaiatanl Pastor. Phone 7953466. First Service 9 am. Church School 10:15 am. Second Service 11:15 in; Evening Celebration 6pm ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 7922389 Sunday Mas* 11 am McCALLUM CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST The Churrh in the Wildwood". Oua Lake Road Pastor Gary Brooke Morning Worship 11 am.. Sunday School 9.45 a.m.. Evening Service 7 pm. Prayer Meeting and Youth Meeting 7 pm Thursday. Wommi'a Miasiorury Awocution first Thundry of each month 9 30 a m Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and loan Association Hmtlngg and Lake Odessa COLEMAH AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance tor your Ufa. Home. Business and Car E. W. BUSS COMPAHY A Gulf -f- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS AAember F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Pmcrlplion." -1IBS. J«H,r.on . 94S-34J9 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan Wren Fanoral Home r of Walnut & 5. Jefferson in Hastings Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAITtST CHURCH OF ORANGE VILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd . 2 miles south of Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman. Pastor Larry Tungate. Sunday School Supt Sunday School 9 45 a m ; Church Service. 11 a m ; 6 p m Evening Services. Wedne.day 6 30 p m S O C.K 3 thru 6 grades. 7 p m Adult Prayer and Bible Study Bu» ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call WH­ IM 13 for pickup Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, aimer of Broadway and Center St Fr Shel­ don ILirhaili. l*»-um Tnrn» Servvcr* Sun­ day. Mau anti Churrh School 10 a.m. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover, Hastings Ix-onard Davia. Pastor Ph 943-2256 or M5-1M29 Sunday Sunday School 9.45 a m . Worship 11 n.m.. Youth 5 pm. Evening Worship 6 pm . Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p m Nursery for al) eervM-ra Wednesday: CYC 6.45 p m., prayer and Bible study 7 p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hiuung*. Michigan IN8-HKM Sunday Service* Sunday School 9.30 a.m Morning Worship 1045 a m.. Evening Wor­ ship 6 p m Wednesday Family Night Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p in Sacird Sound* Rehearsal 8:30 p m. Sunday morning service braadcatt WBCH. ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father lann Pohl. Pastor. Satur­ day Maaa 4:30 p m; Sunday Maaaes 8am and II a.m Confession* Saturday. 4 00 4 30 p m WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METH ODIST. 3185 N Broadway Rev Constance Heffelfinger. Partnr Ph .Wi7 3961 Church Schoul 9 91, Wundup Service 11 am, Senior MYF 7 pm. ThurwLa evening utort mg at 7 p tn Choir. U .M Women. Welcome Circle third Wednesday of month. 1pm. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Browdway Rev David D Garrett Phone 943-2229 Parsonage. 945-3195 Churrh Whirr a Christian experience make* you a member 9.45 a m Sunday School. 10:45 a.m. Worship S.-rvi<-e, 7 pm. Fellowship Worship. 7 p.m. Wedwelay Prayer ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd in Irving. Sunday Morning Prayer st 1030 Holy Communion at 11:00 The Kt Rev William O Lewis. Rector HARVEST CHURCH on M-43 five mile* aouth of Harting*. Pastor Latvy Silverman. Assoc Pastor Allan Welch Ph 9463024 Service time* Tuesday night (prayer, praise, and worship) at 7 p.m . Thursday night Reaching service) at 7 p m . Sunday 9.30 a m. Sunday School for all age*. 10.30 a.m morning woraaip. 6pm evening wnrship. 'Word* of Truth’’ radio broadcast dally al 2 p.m on WDFP FM (95.3) also on WMAX-AM (14.80 at 3:15 p.m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Bellwood and State Road. 945-9121 Rev Donald L Brail. Pastor. Sunday School 10.00 a m Worship Ser­ vice 11:00 a.m. Evening Ser.itv 6.00 p m Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm Wednesday HAST INGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road Pastor J T Crawmer Phone 945-22H5. Sunday School 9 45 a m.. Worship II.-00 a.m. Evening Service 6 pjn.. Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p m VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Gospel). 1715 Carlton Center Rd Sunday morning srrvier. praise and hy-nns. 10.30 am . Evening servicr*. evangelistic. 7 30 ’ p.m. Sunday Youth Meeting 6 00 pm . Wednesday Bilde Study and Prayer Meet­ ing at 7:30 p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 3 miles E on M 79 Steven Heid Pastor Sunday Chiurh School 10.;#) a.m.. Worship Service 11:30 a tn United M-thodirt Women - 1st Wednesday each mon h DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH Dorter Road near Pine Lake Rev John F Padgett Pastor Sunday Worship 9.30 a m and 6 p m Sunday School 11 a m . Youth Choir meet* each Monday 6 30 p m ST FRANCLS OF ASSISI EPISCOPAL CHl'RCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Ma** bam. Churrh School 9am . Family Eurhanst 10 a m Nuncry 10 a m . Mtdwrrk service* a* announced Father Kurt Fi»h. v»r« 664-4345 THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Note) 12223 Chief Noonday Rd . Gun Lake area Sunday Worship 10 ajn.. Tuesday gospel concert 7 p.m . Saturday Bible study 7 p.m.. 3rd Fnday of Month Youth Concert 1 p m. Phone 79’1-7308 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRLST. 541 Nuth Mrhigsn J David Walker. Minister 945-3933 Sunday Ser­ vice* 10 a.m.. Bible Study II a m Evening Services 6 pm Wedoe*d*y evening Bible study 7 pm REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRLST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. S Jefferson st Walnut. Kenneth Colburn. Partor Home 698-3567 Sunday School 10 s.m.. Worship 11 a m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd Rusall A Sarver. Pastor Phone 945-9224 Worship service 10.30 a.m . evening aemre 6pm.. claaae* for all age* Tuewiny. CotUge Prayer Meeting. 7.<Mipm HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENT 1ST. 904 Terry Lane. Phone 945-8884. Sat­ urday service*.. Sahbnth Schml 9:30 a m.; Worship 11 a m.. Tuesday - Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRLST CHURCH. Comer of 1st and 2nd Ave.. Lake (Hewn Pastor George Spea* Phone 374-8756 Sunday Morning Woramp Service 11:00 a.m Sunday School ■ 1000 a-m Evening Servne - 7:30 p m Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting 7:30 p m. HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 220 Wert Col fax St. Bible Lecture 930 a m.; Watchtower Study 1045 a.tn . Tuesday Congregation Bible Study 8pm. Thursday • Theocratic School 730. Seevier meeting 8 30 FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH. 603 East Grand St. Mark J Highman. Pa*tor Ph 943-2828 Sunday .School. 10 a.m . mom mg worship and children's church. 11 a.m . youth meetings. 5 pm. evening worship. 6 p m . Thursday prayer meeting 7 p m.; Thursday teen rl tw*-* and Primary Adver turn* 7 pm. Nuraery provided for all ser­ vices. We welcome-ait GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St. Paitor Michael Anton Ph 9459414. Sunday July 10 • 8 a_m Worship (early service); 915 a m Church School, all ages. 1000 Worship. Churrh Council After. WORD OF FAITH FEL1.OWSHIP. 2560 W State Rd (Old Algonquin School) Pastor Jeff Arnett, phone home. MS-2792, church 943 2549. Sunday. Sundav School 10 a m . Worship 10:45 am. evening ser­ vices 6.30 pm Housing starts, continued Irom page 2 WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, juat off M-66 N. of M-50 in Village of Wood bury Pnrtor Duane Walter Phone 374-7251 Worship service 9:30 am; Sunday School 10.45 a m ; Youth Fellowship Wednesday 7 p.m . Bible Study and Prayer Service Wednesday 7 p.m HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Jack Bartholomew, pantor. phone 945-4995 Robert Fuller, choir director Sunday schedule 9.30 Fellow­ ship and coffee. 9:55 Sunday School. 11 00 Morning Worship. 6 00 Youth Meeting*. 7:00 Evening Worship. Nursery for all servicr*. trai>*po-t*tion provided to ami from rooming service* Prayer meeting. 7 p.m Wednesday BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 a tn . Worship Service 11 tn: Prayer Service Thursday 7 p.m CHURCH OF JESUS CHRLST LATTERDAY SAINTS Meeting at 502 E Bond Sunday Sacrament meeting 900 a m. Sundav School lOOO a m Branch l‘re*idrr.t David McMonigle Phone 1-693-9849 or 945-4154. NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH CORNER OF Woodiwhool and Wing RdPastor Mark Wade 5519 Buehler Rd Phone 705-8237 Sunday School lo a.m Worship 11 a.m ; Evening Service “pm. Prayer Service Wednesday 7 p m.. Nursery prov itled for all wrvtcv. LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODLST. Hwy. M-50. •/, mile W of M-66. Lake Odeana Rev James Hulett Paator Worship 8:30 and 11 a m.; Evening Service al730p.m CENTRAL UNITED METHODLST. 912 Fourth Ave. Rev. Stephen Keller. Ph. 3748361. Church Schoul 9 45 a m . Worship Service* 8:30 and 11 a m Coffee Hour 12 LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Paator Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555. Across from the high achool. 7180 Velte Rd . M-50 Sunday School 10.00 am.; Worship Service 11:00 a.m Evening Service 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m CHRLST1AN REFORMED 620 Sixth Ave Rev Ben Ridder Ph 374-8607. 9:30 a m Coffee Hour. 9:45 a.m Sunday School. 11 a m. Worship Service. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Ave Rev Randall Kohls. Ph. 374 8753 Worship Hour 9:30 s.m.. Fellowship Hour 10.30 a.m . Church School 11 a.m. He calls 1983 the best year he has seen for real estate in several years. Dan Walker, another builder, says the majority of housing starts in the city this year will be financed through FmHA. He says home buyers are looking “more towards heating efficiency and a lower price”, and are spending money on extra insulation, high efficiency furnaces and triple glaze windows. "These are the things George Yonker ROSEBURG - George Yonker, 93, of Roseburg, Ore., formerly of Freeport, died Sunday evening, Aug. 7, 1983 at the Rose Haven Nursing Center in Roseburg. Arrangements are pending in Oregon. Arthor O. Washburn NASHVILLE - Mr. Arthur O. Washburn. 77, of 116 East St., died Monday, Aug. 8,1983, in Barry County Medical Care Facility, where he had been a patient two weeks. He was oom in Freeport and was a retired auto mechanic and farm worker. Services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday in Freeport Cemetery. Pray Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. that are selling houses right now,” says Walker. Ron Lewis, of Lewis Realty, says the building boom is "A combination of people tired of waiting to build when the bank rates were high, and getting the percentage into a range where they could handle it” "It's not just FmHA money that's available,” says Lewis. "It's all kinds of money up and down the line.” WMU to offer fall classes in Hastings Western Michigan University will offer three Fall classes in Hastings. ED-507 - "Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary Schools” will be held at Hastings High School on Tuesday, starting Sept. 6 from 6 - 9 p.m. Two classes will be held at Pennock Hospital - GENL-304, "Introduction to the Non-Westem World" to be held on Tuesday from6-10pm.,startingSetp6, and PSY-597, "The Treatment of Serious Disorders: Obesity, Anorexia, and Bulimia” to be held Nov. 4 and 11 from 6 - 9 p.m. and Nov 5 from 9 - 4 p.m. Students may pick registration materials from Janet Rushford at Pennock Hospital or Betty Heidt at Hastings High School. Michiael Myckowiak, WMU Regional Director, will be at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 17 from 6 - 8 p.m. to assist students in registering for classes. The final day to register is Aug. 25. Red Cross blood drive in Hastings, Aug. 11 The Barry County Red Cross will be holding a blood drive on Thursday, Aug. Hat Leason Sharpe Presbyterian Hall in Hastings between 12 noon and 6 p.m. The goal is 125 pints, so the public's help is needed. "We hope to see our regulars and everyone that has considered becoming a donor in the future,” said organizers. "The future is nmv, and Barry County is dependent on the generosity c! its donors who give of them­ selves and their time. The Red Cross ap­ preciates your support.” The Nashville Blood Drive is Friday, Aug. 12 at the Nashville Methudist Church, North State Street in Nashville. Their goal is 60 pints. Olivet Nazarene Collegians are coming to Nashville Sunday Work and faith have been the strength of our nation ne gospel truth that we have read Xi/ Was written long ago: "The Olivet Nazarene Collegians" of Kankakee, Bl. will be ministering in song and scripture at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene on Aug 14 during the 11 a.m. service. These young people travel the Midwest ministering to churches the message of a "dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ". Several of them play instruments, as well as That all of us must earn our bread. sing, so the program is varied and appeals to folks of all ages. Come and bring your friends to this gospel musical treat. Preceding their program will be the Vacation "Bible School Kick Off'. Vacation Bible School is Aug. 15 -19 from 9 a m. to 11:30 a.m. daily. Sunday School Picnic will be Aug. 20 on the church campus. The Vacation Bible School Program is on Aug. 21. To make our nation grow; So people worked with hands and brains, Tius helping to create Our way of life that still remains Upto the present state. FIRST PRFSBTTER1AN CHURCH. Ha* Ungs. Michigan Willard H Curua. Mini* ter. Edeen High*-*- I hr Christian Ed Sun­ day. July 31 Morning Worship 9 30 Nur aery provided Broadest of this arrvtce over WBCH AM and FM 9 30 Church School <'Umc* for first grade and below Yet in the faith you call your own, By now you must have heard That man can’t live by bread alone, Watermark to be feature at Hope Methodist Watermark, agospel group from Wichita, Kansas, will be featured in concert this Friday, Aug 12 at Hope United Methodist Church at 8 p.m. Three young men make up the group which has been actively touring for the last five years. The blend smooth harmonies with But by the sacred Word. So good advice for everyone Consists of "work and pray"; Then celebrate a job well done. This coming Labor Day! HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Eleanor (Fern) Staup ST EDWARirS CATHOLIC CHURCH. ItokeOdeaa* Hrv lout* Redone. Admim* trator 374-8274 or .374-7405 Saturday Ma** 5:30 p m . Sunday Maww* 8 and 10 Lake Odessa PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETH­ REN IN CHRIST. M50 al Bell Rd. Rev. Don Palmer 10 a m Worship Service; 11 a m. Sunday School 6 30 Evening Service. 7 30 Wednesday Prayer Service Irene Elizabeth Brooks CLARKSVILLE - Irene Elizabeth Brooks, 95, of Clarksville, died Fri., Aug. 5 in Cascade Care Center, Grand Rapids. She was bom May 20, 1888 in Campbell Township, Ionia County, the daughter of Edward and Flora (Wilson) Brooks. She lived ona farm most of her life. She is survived by her nieces, Mrs. LaVem (Victoria) Quam of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Robert (Helen) Veneklasen of Cascade, two grand nieces, two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Mon. Aug. 8 11 a.m. at Pickens Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville with Rev. Larry Pike oficiating. Burial is in Clarksville Cemetery. GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Veeder Road. 1 Mile south of M-50 between Darby and Nash Road*. Pastor Bill Steven* Phone 693-2315 10 a m Sunday School. 11 sm. Morning Worship. 7 p.m. Sunday evening worship. 7:30 pm. Wednesday Prayer Service CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev. James Hiigendurf. Pastor. Sunday Service* 9:45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 pm Evening Service Wednesday: 7 00 p.m Services for Adults. Teena and Children. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E MsrahaU St.. HasUngs Rev Marvin Stckmiller. Phone 945-5197. Servwe* Sunday Sctaol 1000 a m Morning Worship 1 > 00 a.m Sunday and evening aervicea 7:30 pm Wrdnesday mid-week prayer meeting 7.30 p ci. Grace M. Hardy RICHLAND - Grace M. Hardy, 85, for­ merly of 11429 East D Ave.. Richland, died Saturday August 6, 1983, at Beverly Manor Convalescent Center in Plainwell where she had been since 1979. Mrs. Hardy was bom January 14. 1898 in London, England, the daughter of Elmer and Ada (Benjamin) Fairchild. She had lived in the Richland area since 1946, until en­ tering the nursing home. She gave private piano lessons in her home for many years and also taught music at Yorkville School, Battle Creek Academy and Cedar Lake Academy for many years. She was a member of the Battle Creek Seventh Day Adventist Tabernacle. Her husband died in 1977. Mrs. Hardy is survived by one son, Thomas Hardy of Hickory Comers; two grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Sprague of Battle Creek; a brother. Prescott Fair­ child of Erie, Pa., and several nieces ind nephews. Services were held Tuesday, August 9, at 2 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Dr. Wayne Olson of the Battle Creek Tabernacle officiated with burial of the cremains in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Herbert A. Scherer HASTINGS - Mr Herbert A. Scherer. 84, of 1008 N. Taffee Dr., formerly of Fort Wayne Ind., died Friday. Aug. 5. 1983. at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. He was bom on February 5, 1899, in Fort Wayne. Ind., the son of Herman and Emma 'Ernrich) Scherer. He attended Fort Wayne Schools and Concordia Business College. He married the former Leonora Nachtigall on March 12, 1932. She died July 31, 1971. He came to Hastings August 1, 1983. Mr. Scherer joined his father in the Scherer Monument Works in Fort Wayne in 1925, which he owned and operated for many years. He was a member of the Fort Wayne Lions Club for over 40 years and an avid square and round dancer for many years. Mr. Scherer is survived by one son H. Paul Scherer of Lakewood, Colo.; one daughter Mrs. Larry (Lorrie) Blair of Hastings; five grandchildren; one brother Emil Scherer of Fort Wayne, Ind. He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held at 10 a m Monday, August 8, 1983, at the Linderwood Cemetery Chapel in Fort Wayne, Ind. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home. Nashville - Eleanor (Fern) Staup, 70, of 127 S. State St., Nashville, died Tuesday evening, August 9, 1983 at her home. Mrs. Staup was born May 3,1913 in Jasper, Mi., the daughter of William and Stella (Foor) Case. She had lived in Nashville for the past 29 years having moved from Hastings in 1954. She is survived by two sons, Lawrence Ray Filter and Glen L. Staup both of Nashville; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Kay Ellen) Spaulding of Battle Creek and Mrs. Louis (Ann Louise) Hamel of Bellevue; 13 grand­ children; two sisters, Mrs. Wellington (Ardis) Wotring of Calif, and Mrs. Wilson (Hope) Reister of Adrian. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Augut 12, from the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. HASTINGS CHKlfftTAN CHURCH. 102 E Woodlawn Ave Minister Scott Dsvi* Sunday Worship 9 30 a m Fellowship 1030 to It4X1 a m BibleSchool 11:00am to 12 00 noon Wednesday Bible Study and Fellowship 7.30 to 3 30 p m Phone 94541076 MARTIN REFKOMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Dnve-in. walk in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev Marvin Meeter. Pastor Worship Ser vires 10 a.m and 7.30 p m . Sunday School 11:15 a m ST O RIL 4 METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 792 2369 Saturday Mass 5 pm . Sunday Ma«» 9gm ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CHURCH. 2625 Airport Rd.. Dick Taggart. Pastor Church phone: lHH-3482 Sunday School 945 am; Worship Him. Junior Church 11 a.m ; Evening Worship 7 p.m ; Nursery for all services Lila M. Brandt FREEPORT - Lila M. Brandl. 84. or 345 N. East St., Freeport died Sundav. Aug. 7 at Pennock Hospital. She was bom Feb. 2. 1899 in Freeport, the daughter of Asa Steckle and Myrtle Yarger. She married Andrew F. Brandt. Mrs. Brandt is survived by her husband, Andrew, one son. Robert G. Brandt. Por­ tland, Ore., one daughter. Mrs. Roy (Elaine) Johnson, Jacfconville, Fla., eight grand­ children, one great-grandaughter, one brother, Kenneth Seckle. Torch Lake. Funeral services were held Wed. 11 a.m. Roetman Funeral Chapel, Freeport. Burial is in Freeport Cemetery. — Gloria Nowak Hammond Family to appear this Sunday The Hammond Family will be at Faith Bible Church on Sunday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The church is located at 7455 N Woodland Rd , LakeOdessa. unique instrumentation to present a clear contemporary Christian message. They have also recorded three albums. Friday’s concert has no admission charge but a freewill offering will be received or the group. The church is located at 2920 Bedford Rd., Hastings. �T The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 11, 1983 - Page 5 Merit pay, continued— “I have no real opposition to merit pay as a concept. 1 do have some real opposition to some of the ways I have seen merit pay implemented, because it is based on too subjective a criteria.” “My biggest criticism is that we spend a lot of time discussing it, when we haven’t found a way to fund the contracts that we have now," says McLain. “One of the biggest weaknesses I see in merit pay is where the money is going to come from. Everybody’s sitting around discussing this, but nobody has come up with a technique o( funding it." ••In industry, it's more like 75...to 90 ” says “I can also see problems from the parents' side...They want their kids to have only merit teachers. That can a morale in the says DeDecker George Wibalda. president of the Hastings Board of Education, says extra pay for merit teachers may not be high on the taxpayer s list of things to finance. "Do taxpayers want to fund something like merit pay ? You have to put extra money into it,” he says. “It might work in some districts, and not work in others.” “One thing people have to be willing to do ‘f they want to go with merit pay is fund it You might think that you can have merit pay but not pay any more than usual. That could be true, but it doesn't seem to work that way,” says Wibalda. “It seems that it will cost (taxpayers) a little more to do something like that. There has to be an incentive there to do it. You’re dealing with teachers’ associations or unions, and they’re going to have a say in it,” says Wibalda. "...what if everybody Is doing a good job? Carl Schoessel “there’s all different levels of kids. There are a lot of better ways of evaluating a teacher. “It’s a shame that the better teachers can’t be paid more...that they’re on &>i equal basis with people who are not necessarily doing a superior job,” says Page. He says he would have no problem with coming up with a list of superior teachers. Tony McLain, president of the Thornapple Kellogg Education Association, says his organization has not formed an official stand on merit pay, but he offers his own views. higher priority would be to take federal funds to retrain our teachers." The spokesman, Tom Farrell, points out that Michigan has an aging teacher population, with an average age of 42. “Teachers entering the profession have no reason to become superior teachers...they're going to get paid anyway.” Barb Wolkow, executive director of the Michigan Educational Association, says her organization is currently developing criteria for a merit plan. Wolkow sees educational funding, though, as a stumbling block to that plan. “We JCPenney IP • Cattttte • S-Tncb We're Barry County's only K-Tel outlet. Come to us when you see the ads on TV. Now In Stock I Music Center ... in HASTINGS based on personalities, and and if there's enough money to fund a merit program. Wolkow says that the subject of merit pay is just one of many recently outlined in the President’s report on education. "More important than merit pay are all the other things the president's report talks about — whether we have competent teachers, expanding the curriculum. “Our association has always believed in high standards, and competent teachers, and we want to look at those types of things as well as merit pay. Wc don't want to get sidetracked from the real issue of better education for all students." Pontiac • Oldsmobile • GMC Trucks t HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Due to the response of the people of Barry County we have added to our service staff. We'd like to WELCOME... When Hastings tried merit pay Carroll Wolff, Maple Valley school superintendent, says his district has not looked into merit pay for superior teachers, “but if we did, it would be something that we would have to work out with our teacher’s association." “From what I’ve Wolff says the criteria for establishing who read on it, merit pays receives merit pay is one of the major seems to cost problems in the concept. something a little bit “The concept has some merit, but in above and beyono setting the criteria up...one of the things you have What you have to be careful of is whether you are says budgeted,” evaluating personality, or material." Wibalda. Dr. John Sanders, Delton superintendent, The school board says the difficulty he sees with merit pay is ___ president is also “our inability to satisfactorily measure to all concerned with im­ parties the quality of our effort. That’s where plementation of a merit pay breaks down." merit pay plan. “In business, you can determine the “I'd have to know amount of sales a person makes, to deter­ how it was going to be mine whether you’re going to give them implemented, more money. In education, it’s pretty hard to because that seems to say exactly who is responsible for any gain be the key. It’s fine to George or loss that a student makes," says Sanders. say ‘merit pay', but Sanders adds that there has been no recent Wibalda how are you going to push for merit pay in Delton. find enough things to Sanders agrees that the concept is fine, but be evaluated on?” that the problem lies in implementation. “When you’re talking about dollars, it’s Wibalda also questions what effect such an very difficult to measure the finite difference incentive would have on education overall. between one teacher and another," says “Will it achieve a better education for the Sanders. kids? That is what it is all about.” "I might not be able to succeed with young people where you could, but I might succeed Most area superintendents have problems with one young person that you weren't able with merit pay in their districts. One ex­ to,” says Sanders. ception is Gerald Page, of the ThomappleSanders says that each teaching job is Kellogg school district, who calls it “way* different, "demanding a new set of skills.” overdue." He adds, though, “The old argument that a “I believe in it 100 percent...I think it’s ■physics teacher has a harder job than a phys easy to judge a teacher's performance, and I ed teacher, or an English teacher a harder think they should be paid accordingly," says job than a social studies teacher...! don't Page. know that that’s true.” “I don’t see any reason why a teacher can’t Roger Buxton, Lakewood Schools ad be evaluated. There might be a mistake, but ministrative assistant, says the problem if the teachers are honest, they can go with merit pay proposals is opposition from through and tell you who the exceptions! teachers’ unions. teachers are," he says. “If there was some way to do it fairly and Page says his district attempted to im­ equitably, then I’m sure the school board plement a merit pay plan ten years ago, but would be behind it,” he says. failed. "The teachers themselves wonder who is going to evaluate them — peers, ad­ board put ministrators? Will there be bad blood into a pot to developing between them over it?” asks Buxton. Buxton says Lakewood building principals it currently do a good job of evaluating TK teachers, “but the teachers are not are scrutinizing those evaluations as much as if in part there were bucks attached to them." they’re "I think the idea is good, but to get the »valuated. bucks behind it, and to get the teachers to go for it would be the big questions," says Page says any Buxton. merit pay evaluation should be undertaken A spokesman for the state board of . . by an administrator, education says Dr. Philip Runkel, state Gerald and not judged on how superintendent of public instruction, has no Page a student tests out. problem with merit pay, “but he feels a RECORDS and TAPES believe it has to be a partnership at all three levels: national, state and local. At this point, national and state have been backing off from their share...So the lack of money itself becomes a very serious problem for merit pay.’’ "We believe that superior teachers need to be recognized and that the pay might be one way to deal with that,” says Wolkow. She says the MEA's position on merit pay is the same basically at the National Education Association’s — "We're against the way merit pay has been used in the past. We’re not against merit pay as a concept." Past problems, she says, included quotas on superior teachers, subjective judgements OPEN SUNDAYS Hastings Area Schools recognized its exceptional teachers with merit pay nine years ago, but the program was dropped after one year at the request of the teachers’ union. Richard Guenther, former superintendent of Hastings schools, says that merit pay was negotiated into the teacher's contract for the 1974-75 school year, and that 16 teachers received $1,000 each in the form of merit pay. Teachers who felt they deserved the bonus applied on a form, explained Guenther, and then were interviewed by the superin­ tendent. “They wrote about a half dozens areas that justified why they should receive the merit pay, then gave their applications to the building principals who added their own comments before forwarding them on to me," says Guenther. The retired superintendent says he then visited the applicants* classrooms, and spoke personally with the applicants and their building principals. Of 26 applicants, 16 received the $1,000 bonus. The school board had set aside $25,000 for the merit increases, says Guenther. “I took a great deal of time to visit classrooms. But it was one heck of a good experience for me because I got to know the applicants well," says Guenther. He says the key to a workable merit pay plan is trust in the evaluator. “I feel there was complete trust in the person making the decision to award merit pay," he says. Guenther declined, however, to speculate why the HEA dropped the plan after the first year. Lew Lang, retired director of instruction fir Hastings school, says the merit plan "created a lot of hard feelings” among teachers. “Some people who thought they should get it, didn't. Eventually, the HEA said they didn't want it." “It was an embarrassing situation," says Lang. “Teachers who thought they should get it had to apply...Some teachers who thought they should get it didn’t apply, because they thought they should be recognized without having to apply." VETERINARIANS 138 W. State, Hastings 451-3144________ - -• $86“ ABOVE NNCES Am.Y TO All CENERAL MOTORS STANDARD PRODUCTION CAR MODELS Settlement offered by county on dog damage claim Coll CHUCK MILLER or JR. MILLER for appointment *t*tO“OUUU The Barry County Baord of Commissioners has offered to settle a damage claim made against the animal control department for prematurely putting a dog to sleep. Richard Daly of Hickory Comers, the animal’s owner, had asked for $800 in damages, plus his attorney fees, and also a letter of apology-from animal control supervisor Richard Engel. Daly, in addition, suggested that Engel be transferred out of the department. County Commissioner Bernard Hammond headed the sub­ committee that looked into the incident. Also on it were Richard Landon and Ted McKelvey. Hammond, addressing the bcird, recommended the county pay Daly $400 in damages. He also told them that Engel yill submit a letter of apology to Daly. Hammond recommendeded, however, that Engel remain in his present position. “The committee would like to comment that it has received comments from citizens and several former county com­ missioners,” Hammond said, "(stating) that our present animal control officer is one of the best ones the county has had in some time. The committee does not recommend at this time to transfer him (Engel) from his position. “Th j committee agrees Mr. Engel did violate the Barry County Dog Ordinance by disposing of a dog running at large before four days had expired,” Hammond added. “The com­ mittee also notes (that) if Mr. Daly’s dog had been licensed with his tag attached, ownership could have been established. Therefore, it recommends a settlement of $400 to Mr. Daly with assurance of the board of commissioners (that) they will at­ tempt to prevent similar circumstances from happening in the future." Hammond noted that, along with the apology, would be corqmunication to Daly, informing him that changes have been instituted to prevent a similar situation from occurring again. Among those changes is the marking of all kennel tags with a date in and a date out, the reopening of the shelter’s quarantine cages, and the logging of every phone call that comes into the office. Daly had told the commissioners that a neighbor was wat­ ching his black labrador while he was on vacation and that the animal had gotten away. Commissioners give themselves 7% increase The Barry County Board of Commissioners gave itself a pay hike at the Tuesday meeting, approving a seven percent salary increase for commission members retroactive to May 30. The action comes two weeks after the board approved a similar seven percent hike for elected county department heads (such as the clerk and sheriff) and a six percent increase for appointed department heads. Those in­ creases are also in line with the one recently negotiated between the county and the County Courthouse Em­ ployees Association. The increase amounts to $296 annually. The com­ missioners were receiving $4231.50 a year. 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Timothy, and the Lions Internationa! and music resource people, and "Jo Z, the guest from Finland, Minna Eronen, on a tenClown" at the Bible school every day during day vacation with a pop-up trailer. They the week. "JoZ, the Clown" was in charge of crossed the bridge at Mackinac and took a contests and prizes. She handed out daily boat over to Mackinac Island. They spent a prizes to the children who brought visitors night at St. Ignaceandthen lookaside trip to and learned their daily Bible verse. Also, a Sault Ste. Marie to show Minna the large puppet named "Princess Gwendolyn” was locks. there every day. The theme of the week-long Minna said that they are similar to locks in Bible school was "Jesus, Lord of Promises". Finland. They went into Canada briefly at On Friday night, a special program was held Sault SteeMarie, and Minna had her passport to close the Bible school. Both "Princess stamped py that country. Then they traveled Gwendolyn” and "Jo Z” were there to tell to Marquette where young Timothy met his parents how well the children had done great-grandmother for the first time. While Airing the week and a mini-musical, at Marquette, they also enjoyed a ride on a featuring David Dunbar as “The Rainbow steam engine train. Pastor Tim said that he Man" and Chris Forsyth, was performed. A’l personally enjoyed the scenery near and of the children sang songs they had learned around Copper Harbor where they next during the week. The daily offering was sent traveled and stopped a great deal. They to the Methodist M. H. Clark Retirement visited an old copper mine there. Seeing the Home and Nursing Home in Grand Rapids. Wisconsin Dells and buying Wisconsin Kitty Forsyth was the director of the mor­ cheese at a small cheese factory took a day. ning-only Bible school. One evening, they stopped at the church in Mr. and Mrs. C. Max King have had Edgerton, Wise., where Pastor Tim interned. visitors since April. When Lee (Mrs. King) He was able to talk a while with the present visited her family in March, she brought her pastor of that church. They returned home mother, Mrs. Ollie Perry from Forrest Hill, on Saturday. La., home with her. Late in July, Lee’s It was "Casual Sunday" at Zion Lutheran sister, Laura Carter, also from Forrest Hill, Church this week and some people wore La., flew up and vis.ted for a week. While shorts to church. Eve Wright provided the Mrs. Perry and Mrs. Carter were at ihe special music this week. Following church, Kings, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Parker from everyone went to the Woodland Herald Port Ritchie, Fla. dropped in for a day Classic Memorial Park for a potluck picnic. during their summer travels. Mr. Parker is Somewhere around 85 to 90 people had 81 years old. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Williams of Sunday dinner at the picnic, and some of Marshall came with the Parkers. Early in them spent most of the afternoon in the park, August, Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Perry left to enjoying games, visiting, and just being return to their homes in Louisianna. A few outdoors. days later, Mr. and Mrs. King’s daughter, Lutheran missionary Kurt Meyers will be Terry King, and her son, Lucas Dalton, came at Zion Lutheran Church next Sunday. He from Mancelona and stayed for a few days. has just completed a five-year commitment Mr. and Mrs. Garold McMillen recently in Cameroon, Africa. He will be the guest visited Helen McMillen Fickes and her speaker at the Sunday morning worship husband, Allen Fickes, at their home in Big service. The church will hold a coffee social Rapids. Mrs. Fickes is Mr. McMillen’s and a potluck dinner following church so that sister. Mr. Fickes is a retired professor from everyone will have a chance to visit with Ferris State College. While the McMillens Rev. Meyers his wife, Pam, and their were at the home of the Fickes, they saw a family. Ferris State College production of "The Larry Lubitz is back from his time in South Sound of Music”, which they enjoyed. They America with the Sports Ministry of the visited the Gwen Frostig studio on the Betsie Campus Crusade for Christ. He will tell River near Benzonia, had dinner in Hersey, about his travels and ministry at Zion and lunch at the Cherry Hut in Buelah. They Lutheran Church on August 21 at the Sunday also visited Lake Merimichi. They came morning worship service. home on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brodbeck are being Woodland was represented at the large visited by her son, Dr. Tom C. Moon, and his Islands Art Fair in Grand Ledge last family. The Moon family lives in Brown­ Saturday. Jim Lucas sold hot dogs at the sville, Pa. Dr. Moon is a professor of biology Royal Arch Masons booth all day. Pam Duits and the dean of the Graduate School at the and her sister, Peggy France, shared a booth California State College at California. Pa. with another, Shelley Steward. Shelley had Dr. Moon, his wife, Marilyn, and sons Ted the flu and could not work at the show that and Matthew attended church Sunday with day, but her beautiful cross-stitch work was the Brodbecks. They plan to leave the displayed and sold by her sistrs, along with Woodland area on Wednesday and go to visit Peggy’s wooden and stuffed animals and Dr. Moon's sister, Jolene Minor, and her Pam’s many beautiful craft pieces. Mary husband, Rev. Dan Minor, at Shelby for a Makely shared a booth with her sister-in-law, few days before returning to Pennsylvania. Carol Baitinger, who lives in Grand Ledge. Last week, both Woodgrove Parish and Carol painted on children’s faces while Mary Lakewood Methodist churches held daily sold the varied assortment of their attractive Vacation Bible School. At Lakewood crafts which include tole painting, many Methodist, the day of greatest attendance original designs of cross stitched pictures was Thursday, when 109 children between and mottos, and dried flowers in bunches and age four and the sixth grade were at the arrangements as well as other items. Buffy I■ t«.s Baitinger and Tammy Makely assisted at the booth when help was needed. The weather was perfect, sunny and oright without being oppressively hot and humid. Grand Ledge officials estimate that over 16,000 people visited the Islands Art Fair this year. Lake Odessa News: f Aud’s \ NIPPON... 1 Antics J) for pleasure _ S and profit There was a time, not too many years ago, when items marked “Nippon” were more or less frowned upon by collectors. In fact, most could have been purchased for a mere pit­ tance. Today, however, these same pieces are among the most sought after collectibles on the antique market. r6 a knowledgeable collector, one needs to be familiar with market trends and prices, how to recognize quality. Collectors should read everything they can on the subject, see and touch as many items as possible, and talk with other collectors and dealers. Mistakes will be made, but only by daring to make such mistakes do we learn. Earlier purchases can be sold and the collection upgraded once we have cultivated what’s right for each of us. The Nippon era dates from 1891 when the United States government required ail imported goods to bear a mark stating the country of origin. Since the word Nippon was used synonymously with Japan at that time, it was only natural that these people would backstorage their items accordingly. However, in 1921, the ruling was changed and articles were then required to bear the English word, Japan. The Japanese decorators were extremely innovative and copied whatever they liked Native artists went abroad to study Western methods and techniques and today we find Nippon items that are imitations of R.S. Prussia wares, Gouda ceramics, Belleek and others. Many of the items are hand painted while others were decorated with decalcomanias for all or the majority of the design. There are a variety of shapes, designs and decorations to be found on these porcelain items and all vary according to the clay used, the firing process employed, and the artist’s skill. Some of the items most in demand with collectors are those molded in relief (also referred to as “blown-out”). These reliefmolded pieces have a three dimensional look and appear as if there had been some out­ ward pressure applied from the inside. The items, however, were molded in one piece and the design was merely raised up from the background — often in the shapes of flowers, animals, nuts, figures, etc. Nippon "wedgwood" is another favorite and imitates the classical Jasper ware in coloring. These articles generally have a light blue background with white clay sliptrailed on them to form the pattern. Tapestry items are often floral or scenic and many times heavily jeweled. The tapestry look is achieved by doth material being wrapped around the article. During the bi-°qve firing, this material is burned off. Rev. Jack Bacher and wife Mary Lou and St. Johns, Grand Rapids. Lansing, Hastings, two daughters of Anchorage, Alaska, are in Vermontville, Ionia, Kalamazoo, Hillman E. Michigan visiting relatives which include her Lansing, and Lake Odessa. parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Erb of Freenort The bicycle contest, sponsored by the He was the guest speaker at the services on Johnson Foods, was held for boys and’ gills Sunday at the Grace Brethren Church, west between the ages of seven and 15. The of Lake Odessa, during the absence of Pastor contest closed July, 31 and the store called Bill Stevens. The Bacher family plah to be in the top 10 winners who had the highest points the states for a month or more before to meet at the store on Monday. Pictures returing home were taken of the winners and bikes were Rev. Randall Kohls has returned from his presented. Jamie Coates was the highest in vacation visiting his parents at Green Bay points and Chad Hickey was second. and stopping enroute to see people and Congratulations to the boys and girls and a places he wished to visit The annual outdoor thank you to Johnson Foods for the in­ servicesof the Congregational Church were teresting contest held at the village park with a potluck dinner June Mead, Kaye Rhoades, and Don Eck­ and social hour following for those who man. employees of the Lake Odessa Post wished to remain. Office, were awared for their years of ser­ The Lake Odessa racquetball and gym, vice in the office. Don holds the record with formerly known a Bill’s gym, on M-50 is 30 years of service, Kaye received a 15-year under new management with Phil Bartlett pin, and June earned her ten-ye ar pin. the new owner. The VFW Post and Auxiliary will not serve Monte and Joy Baum announce the birth of meals during August when the kitchen their son, Jon Curtiss, who weighed nine closes, but bingo games are being held as pounds and nine ounces, bom July 8 at Hayes usual. Meals will be served next month. GreenBeach Hospital in Charlotte. The Investigation is continuing in the cause of couple have two daughters, Jenny and Libby, the derailment of a train engine and two cars at home. Lloyd and Bernadine Stalter of in Lake Odessa recently. Vandalism or other Lake Odessa are grandparents,also Jim and reasons for the accident are being Evelyn Baum of Kalkaska, and Don and questioned. Jeanne Kraft of Minnesota. Tax time again for local residents and treasurer, Suzanne Johnson, will be at the Page Memorial Building on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 8:30 - noon, and Friday, Sept. 23 from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Taxes may also be mailed to her home at 720 Washington Blvd. The Erb reunion was held Sunday at the park in Saranac with 122 in attendance for the potluck dinner and afternoon of visiting. The Bacher family of Anchorage, Alaska, were able to attend since they are in Michigan. The reunion will be held at the same place and date next year. Christens (Fox) Howe, 73, of Leslie, a former Lake Odessa resident and teacher at the Lake Odessa Elementary School, passed away July 31. She had spent most of her life since 1955 in the Leslie - Mason area. Funeral sevices were held in Mason with Rev. Vernon Macy, Pastor of the Church there and a former Pastor at th Lake Odessa Church, officiating. The Garlinger reunion was held Sunday at the Tupper Lake home of Arthur and Marcia Raffler with 44 relatives present for the potluck dinner. A business meeting followed, conducted by Richard Ger linger of Hastings, and it was decided to hold a reunion the same place and date next year. New officers are president Michael Booher of Vermontville, An open house will be held to celebrate Alma Wilcox’s 90th birthday on Sunday, vice president Fred Raffler of St. Johns, and By last Saturday morning 116 boys and August 21, from 2 to 5 D.m. at her home on secretary-treasurer Laurel Garlinger of girls from grades one to six had joined the Lake Odessa. Relatives came from Holland, 6347 W. Irving Rd., Hastings. "Dynamite Dinosuar Reading Club” at the No gifts please. Hastings Public Library. The club continues to Aug. 20, so children who are fast readers still have time to sign up and start coloring in their dinosaurs' tails as they read. The reading club’s party will be held on Friday, Aug. 26, at 2:30 p.m. at the library. The date coincides with Summer Fest in Hastings so parents may bring their children 112 E. Court St. “““— to the party and then spend a half hour on State Street buying used books at the Friends in Hastings I of the Library's book sale on that day. The Friends of the Library sale will take place from 9 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m. that Friday. Sixty-six boys and girls have earned a reading club pin by reading at least five books as club members, and 38 have received a certificate for use at the Cone Zone by reading at least 15 books from the Alma Wilcox to celebrate 90th C,ub/ne7lbers have read more than 1,600 books, local merchants provide prizes STRICK1AND AGENCY AMERICAN ft. 945-3215 SEE WENDELL FOR INSURANCE AND EXPANDING INTO REAL ESTATE SALES... SOON!! SATURDAY 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. SUNDAY Noon to4 p.m. WBCH ...Stereo 100m CUSSES OFFERED ...by... WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY ...in leaving a textured look on the item, making it look like needlepoint or tapestry. Marriage pieces created by the slip trailing of liquid clay are also popular. These items were decorated by the artisan much as one does a decorated cake. Clay slip was trailed over the artide, forming unique designs, lacy-like patterns and the popular dragon. It was a form of painting for the artist except that liquid clay was used in­ stead of brush and paint. Other choice items are portrait pieces and many are found with pictures of Victorian ladies on them. Cobolt, gold and silver overlay pieces are always in demand and this is reflected in their price. It is unusual to find Nippon marked coralene or cloisonne items, but they, too, exist. In fact, there was very little the Japanese didn't manufacture. For those looking for a "sleeper” in the Nippon field, dolls would be a good area to pursue. Most are still moderately priced. Buui Nippon collectors and doll enthusiasts are beginning to seek them out so prices will soon be soaring. Children’s play dishes are another favorite and can be found in an assortment of whimisical designs and patterns. Souvenir items bearing names of resort towns all over the United States, from the Capitol Building in Washir^ton, D.C. to San Francisco, are another category. Popular novelty items and figirals molded in the shapes of birds, animals, Dutch shoes, even RCA’s beloved Nipper, and others are out there waiting to be found. From dishes to dolls, there seems to be something for everyone’s interest. Nippon, for love or money, both are of prime consideration. Some find it over­ priced, others find ita bargain — but the fact is that collectors are paying record-breaking prices. A tidy profit is possible when selling if one watches the trends and buys carefully. The finest and most choice pieces will always hold their value. The problem most dealers are facing is not bow best to sell it, but how to obtain it in order to make a sale. The collectors and dealers who have these pieces know they have something special, and have become reluctant to sell. This in turn makes those wanting them all the more anxious to buy and this causes prices to go higher and higher. As I’ve told you in previous columns, the rarity and scarcity of any antique or collectible drives up the price and the demand of it. To the dedicated collectors, however, money is secondary, for each new purchase is reason for rejoicing. They find the pursuit of Nippon to be both thrilling and fulfilling. It can also be very addictive! library since joining. There is no required number of books to be reau for club mem­ bership, but boys and girls are invited to enjoy reading as many books as they wish during the summer. All the boys and girls who have reported the books they’ve read are to be congratualted. Eight-five dub members have already read 1,611 books since the club started on June 14. Some dub members have read a great many books and are wondering whethei they’ll be in the “top 25" to win a dinosaur book from Books, Etc. "Champion" readers in terms of numbers of books read so far are Jenny and Joe Bender, Matt Cassell, Angelle and Nicole Cooklin, Allison Gergen, Matt Lancater, Katie Landman, Jennifer Larabee, Joe Mepppelink, Ben Moskalik, Anne Richardson, Jay Stephani, Jason Watson, and Tera Willard. These members have each read 30 or more books as of Aug. 6. DRIVER ED SPECIALS No. 59451983 CITATION 4 DR 4 Cyl. with electronic fuel injection, automatic transmission, p.s., p.b., tinted glass, whitewall tires, dual mirrors, body side moldings, am/fm radio, air conditioning, custom cloth interior. •i$RP »9730M subMc. *8688m MVE$1O42°0 Hastings FALL-1983 Junior and Senior Level Classes Offered PSY/597 ... The Treatment of Serious Eat­ ing disorders: Obesity, Anorexia and Bul­ imia. 1 credit hour (November 4, 5, 11), GENL'304 ... Introduction to the NonWestem World. 4 credit hours (Tuesdays, starting September 6). ED/507 ... Teaching social studies in the elementary schools. 3 credit hours, Tues­ days starting September 6. FINAL DAY TO REGISTER: August 25, 1983 PICK UP REGISTRATION MATERIALS AT: Pennock Hospital, Janet Rushford Hastings High School, Ben, Heidt H4SU No. 5927 1983 IMPALA 4 DR. V-6 engine, automatic transmission, p.s., p.b., value appearance pkg., whitewall tires, am radio, dual mirrors, full wheel covers. •MSRP Sale Price *9503M *8488°° art *1015°° *MSRT and dealer installed options. Price doos not include tax and plates. — MORE TO CHOOSE FROM — © FRANTZ-^FbARRY COUNTY'S ' BUICK CHfVROLfT 'only full SERVICE DEALER! OPEN: Monday and Wednesday until 8 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 'til 6 p.m.; Saturday 'til 3 p.m. phone ...945-2425 �The Hostings Bonner - Thursdoy, August 11, 1983 - Page 7 Hastings women's softball league tournament results - 1st round ■••day, Amgmt 8: Merchants.................. 7 Hastings Women of the Moose...................9 Hostings City Bank ... 7 Barry Co. Med. Core.. 4 True Value.. 3 Vitales.......................... 4 Tu«td«y, August 9: Vitales......................... 9 (True Value eliminated) City Bank..................... 7 True Value.................. Merchants................... AtSfectnim: Boughman Ford Notional Bank of Grand Rapids .... 9 of Hastings. 2 National Bank.......... 10 Boughman Ford 2 Notional Bank won 1st half of league and is playing in separate brocket and are not participating in league tournament. Notional Bank has 11-3 record. Vitale's winner of league's second half is partici­ pating this coming weekend in the District 5 Class O •tote tournament at Mason. Notional Bank will bo parllclpo-ing this weekend in the District 5 Class C state tournament at Geyer Park in Lansing. The women s league wishes both teams good luck this weekend. GAMES THIS WEEK: The National Bank women's softball team of Hastings was first half champion of the league. They are in a separate bracket and are not participating in the league tournament. (F»-ont) Sue Neil', Tammy Connor, Kim Peck, Dawn Thaler, Sue Huver; (Back) Michelle Duits, Jackie Jaynes, Lisa Cole, Deb Bustance, Monica Yesh, Doug Peck. (Missing are Mary Hamaty and Carla McKecug^. (Banner photo) < SPORTS J Gun Lake to host three foot races September 3rd Gun Lake will be the site of a mile fun run, a 5k run and a 10 k run on September 3. The fun run and 5 k runs begin at 8 a.m. and the 10 k race at 9 a.m. The run begins at Gun River and Marsh Road. The ip k run will award trophies to the 19 years and Oder division. Also 100 medals will be divided according to runners in group. In the 5 k run, two trophies will be awarded to the firstmale and female finisher with 50 medals also being divided. The mile ran will award 10 medals to the top 12 run­ ners. The entry fee is $3.50 until September 1 with registration on race day set at $4.00 for 5k and 10 k run. The fun run registration fee is $1.00. Nashville to hpld district softball tournament The Maple Valley Softball Association will be hosting the 18-team district five mens class D district tournament on August 13 and 14. The games will be played on the fields directly behind Maple Valley High School. Included in the field of teams is one from Nashville, three front- Charlotte, two each from Eagle and Mason, four each from Lansing and Delta-Waverly, and one from Elsie and V> dliamston. The tournament starts Saturday morning at 9:00 and lasts until 5:30 p.m. The times are the same on Sunday. For further information or to register contact Jerry Johncock, 4329 Joy Road, Shelbyville, MI, 49344 or call (616) 672-5917. Hastings Softball Assn, to sponsor tournament The Hastings Softball Association is sponsoring a 16-team double elimination mens slow-pitch softball tournament Aug. 2628. Three large team trophies and a tour­ nament home run championship trophy will be awarded. Individual awards will also go to the first and second place teams. For further information contact Jack Reynolds at (616) 945-4394. Pine Knoll to host softball tourney L & L Rib Supreme’s will sponsor a 20team mens slow-pitch softball tournament August 19-21 at the Pine Knoll Diamonds located on 1200 E. Michigan Avenue. The tournament is open to Class C and below teams and the entry fee is $70 and two new balls. Sponsor and individual trophies will be awarded to the first three places. Entry deadline is August 15. For further in­ formationcontact Levi Jenkins 966-7009 after 6 p.m.. Ueodey, August 15: •tfO ... Vitale’s vs. Medical Care 7:10™ City Bank vs. Moose ... Merchants vs. winner of Vitole's/Med. Core Tuesday, Aegust 16: 6:00 Semi Finals 7:10 — Finals (2 games if necessary) Hastings men’s softball season begins winding down In action in the Hastings mens softball league last week, Art Meade Auto dropped a 5-4 decision to the Superette. The winners were led by Jim Curtis who homered and singled. Larry Henny had three hits for Art Meade Auto. Art Meade knocked off the Weight Train Gym i3-i as Jim Daniels homered and singled twice to lead the winners. Wayne Rodgers had two hits for the Weight Train. The American Legion beat the Hotel 6-1 to keep a game and a half lead in Division B. The leading hitter for the Legion was Larry Pitt with two singles. The Hotel managed only six hits in the game. Cappons moved into a three-way tie for second place in Division A with a 10-5 win over Fiberglass B. Joe Maurer tripled, doubled and singled to lead Cappons while Tim Newsted. Jerry Travis, Rob Van Engen and Gordie Miller added two hits. Wayne Wright, Gary Burpee, and Quinton Elliott each had two hits for Fiberglass B. G & G Pork Farms handed Fiberglass B a 12-2 loss to remain on top in Division A. Gary Van Elst homered and doubled and Phil Muscular Dystrophy golf tournament to be held in Hastings, September 3 Golfers of the Hastings area and well as summer visitors are invited to play in a golf tournament at the Hastings Country Club on Saturday, September 3. The tournament will be sponsored by Cove Distributors, Inc. of Hastings in cooperation with Anheuser-Busch Brewers of St. Louis, Mo. The purpose of the tournament is to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. It is to be part of the MDA national fund-raising efforts which are prominent a t this time of the year all over the country. The local tournament will coincide with the annual Jerry Lewis Telethon of Labor Day weekend. Anheuser-Busch has been prominent in MDA fund-raising for the past five years, during which they and their nation-wide distributor organizations have raised $5 million doUars in the fight against Muscular Dystrophy. Cove Distributors L'C. is sponsoring the Hastings Country Club tournament on September 3 as part of the nation-wide promotions. Gordon Cove, president of Cove Distributors is issuing an invitation to all golfers to participate. Lady golfers will be welcome as well as the men. Each golfer will participate on an individual basis with prizes and gifts available to all. The entry fee will be $20 which includes the green fee. Prizes will be staggered throughout the field according to tournament manager Hal Buerge. Entry blanks will be available at all area golf courses and may be clipped from the Reminder and Hastings Banner. The entry blanks should be mailed to the Hastings Country Club, 1550 N. Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. Entrys will be accepted up until September 3. the bottom up on J-plugs. Perch have slowed right dowa St. Joseph-Benton Harbor - Quite a few boats out today. North of the pier in about 6070’ of water on the bottom they have been taking chinook and lake trout. Try char­ treuse and green rattle spoons, they have been working the best lately. The south pier has been good for perch, the usual minnows and wigglers are best baits. South Haven - No report. Saugatuck - Catching salmon on just about anything so long at it is green. Try 6 feet of water down around 55 feet. Hunting: It’s getting closer!! The new 1983-84 hnting and trapping digests are out and the new licenses should be available shortly. Waterfowl Managed Area applications are not here yet but we are expecting them any time. Crow season pens August 6th. Hunter Safety - A course is being offered through the Kalamazoo Rod and Gun Club September 17. Call 349-3672 for advance registration A hunter safety card is required for all young hunters between 12 and 17 before they can purchase a hunting license. The Angel®, champions of the Cub League. (Front from left) Ryan Nichols, Brian Redman. John Maurer, Jeff Baxter, Rich Sunior, Chase Youngs (back) Tom Vos, Jamie Garrett, Dave Fouty, Tim Atkinson. Scott Hubbard, Jim Burd. Division A standings G & G Pork Farms 12-3 Cappons Oil 9-6 Hooks 9-6 Fiberglass A 7-6 Moose 6-9 Division B standings American Legion 11-3 Superette 10-5 Hotel 9-6 Larabee Construction 7-8 Hastings Mutual 6-9 Fiberglass B 5-11 Division C standings Lewis Realty 11-2 J&J Auto Service 7-6 Art Meade Auto 5-10 Non-Runners 3-12 Weight Train 0-15 Home Run Derby Dan Neely (Porkers! 10, Dick Robinson (Hooks) 7, Gary Van Elst (Porkera) 7, Joe Maurer (Cappons) 6. Mike Robinson (Hooks) Jaycees sponsor canoe race The Hastings Jaycees are starting a new kind of tradition at the annual Summerfest celebration on Saturday, August 27. The jaycees will be sponsoring the first annual Thomapple Canoe Race. The race is open to the public and the Hastings Jaycees have also invited other jaycee and jaycette chapters all over the state to participate. The entry fee for the race is $12 for a canoe with a two-person team. No championship racing canoes will be allowed as the purpose of the race is fun. Trophies will be awarded to winners of each efivision. Every person entering the race will receive a Summerfest T-shirt for par­ ticipating. The race will start at 2 p.m. at the River Road Bridge and finish at Tyden Park in Hastings. The course is a five-mile distance. The Hastings Jaycees are an active young mans organization that wants to focus at­ tention on the natural beauty of the Thor­ napple River. The Hastings Jaycees feel the sure way to accomplish this is by getting into canoes and seeing the Thomapple River firsthand. Entry forms which appear in a jaycee canoe race ad should be mailed to the Hastings Jaycees, P.O. Box 193, Hastings. MI. 49058. Thomapple Valley biker results The Thomapple Valley Bikers recently Mike O’Donnell (25:51), John Crane held their Tuesday nighttime trials near the (27:44), Denny Kershner (27:51) and Len comer of M-79 and M-37. The results: Standler (20:53). Barry County Bicycle Classic coming The 15-mile Barry County Bicycle Classic will be held at the fairgrounds in Hastings on Saturday, August 20 at 9 a.m. The proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society and entries must be received by August 17. The entry fee is $3.00. The bicycle race course begins at the fairgrounds and travles westbounu on Gun Lake Road to Yankee Springs Road and then back to the fairgrounds. The race is split into three age divisions including 15 and under, 16-30 and 31 and over. Trophies will be awarded to the first place finisher in each age bracket for both male and female. In addition to the trophies, ribbons will be awarded to the top three in each division. The first 50 entrants will receive a special race ribbon Entry forms are available at Al & Pete's Sporting Goods, Timber Trails, True Value Bike Shop, Boomtown Sound Shop, and Leary’s Sports Center. Entry blanks will be available soon in other Hastings stores as well as surrounding areas. Anyone wishing more information should contact Tom Clark at 758-3150 or write 12001 North Ave., Bellevue, MI. 49627. Saxon tennis team organization underway Any girl interested in playing on the Hastings High School tennis team should call the high school or coach Tom Freridge (9454205) to sign up. Practice starts August 22. OUTDOOR REPORT: General Outdoor Conditons: Weather has continued hot and humid with the exception of yesterday which was gorgeous! - a high of 80, low humidity and a good breeze; would like a whole summer like that. We are back to normal today though with increasing humidity and temperatures in the high 80's to low 90’s. The recent severe weather has pretty much missed this area although the southern part of our distict has received some of the storms. Most have stayed north of us. The Plainwell area could sure use some rain; things are continuing to dry out. A result of this has been a number of ground or muck fires recently. Be especially carefull with any open burning. These fires are difficult and very costly to suppress. Fishing: We are into the "dog days" of summer. Fishing pressure is down, success is slow and reports have all but stopped coming in. Early moning and evenings when it is cooler (that hasn't happened too much lately) is a little better. It will be a few weeks yet before things pick up aain. Lake Michigan Ports: New Buffalo • Some kings in the 18-22 lb class being taken in about 30' of water from Wenger collected three hits to lead the Porkers while Bob Main, Dan Neely and Gary Warner had two hits each. The Superette knocked off Larabee Con­ struction 14-11 despite two singles and two doubles by Larabee s Jeff Denny. Brian Snider, Aaron Snider, Jim Curtis and Eric Schaffer had three hits each for the winners. The Superette made it two straight they edged Larabee Construction 3-0 in another game. Jim Curtis rapped out two hits for the Superette. Larabee had only three hits in the game. The Non-Runners won a "key" Division C game over Weight Train, 12-7. Jack Miner, Roger Stowe, Bob Lewis and Chuck Raymond had two hits each for the Non­ Runners. Jim Wright, Mickey Furrow, Dave Furrow and Dave Allerding had two hits for Weight Train. The Red Sox, champions of the Pee Wee league in the Hastings Kiwanis base­ ball league. (Front from left) Jim Norman, Steve Seeber, Jeff Gardner, Jason Corstange, Brad Garner, Teddy Wilder, John Bell (Back) John Norris, Jason Larsen, Mike Garrett, John Stark, Brian Sherry, Richie Tobias, Trent Weller, (way back) Drew Howitt. The Cardinals, runnerup in the Cub League. (Front from left) Brad Warner, Todd Archer, Gary Parker, Victor Connor, Derick Ferris, Willie Fetterley, Scott Hull (back) Ryan Shonce, Jeremy Prong. Charles Street. Jody Plank. Craig Cole. Nick Williams. Dan Kendall, Greg Endsley. Sports... at a glance By Steve Vedder Football is this coach’s life... The first thing that strikes a person who talks with Hastings football coach Jeff Simpson is his enthieiasm. You wonder where the man comes up with all that raw energy, and if maybe some of it will rub off. I don't ever recall being quite so zealous over anything. Not even the time I went to my first junior high dance with the little girl in the pig tails that sat in front of me in math class. Now that was enthusiasm. But with Simpson, his job demands a different kind of enthusiasm. It seems every moment is spent thinking, eating, sleeping and, best of all to him I ’m sure, talking football. He says that's the way it has to be for the prep coaches of today. Their seasons don’t run from the middle of August to the second week of November. Coaching football is nearly a 12-month a year job now. Don’t get the man wrong, he’s not complaining. He's just stating fact Simpson actually starts his preparation for the next football season right after his team’s last game the first weekend in November. Equipment for 90-100 junior varsity and varsity players has to be reconditioned, sorted and stored. December is an easy month, but January and February bring college coaching clinics where fundamentals and tips are gathered and new plays are added to the team’s playbook. “Itisn’t just learning the Xs and Os," Simpson says of the winter clinics. "A lot of this is learning new motivation techniques. I don’t want to be coaching the same things five years from now." Weight training for the players — three nights a week — begins the middle of January and lasts through the end of March. Simpson says he tries to get to one last clinic in April before beginning work on his football playbook in late April. "That’s the best time to work on the playbook because you've seen all the clinics and assembled all the in­ formation you going to C®L” saYs Simpson. Work on the playbook is completed in late June while the month of July brings the first of the three-nights-a-week summer workouts and additional weight training sessions. By the end of July and with the start of the season in sight, Simpson starts meeting with his coaching staff. It’s a time to refresh memories on returning personnel and forgotten coaching techniques. This particular time is underrated by many coaches, says Simpson. “It's that one little tip or phrase that can turn a kid around,’’ lie notes. The first couple weeks of August are spent plastering the locker room walls with clippings, posters, quotes, and notes concerning football — especially the type of football that Simpson coaches. “I want the players to feel that it is a football locker toom," says Simpson. "We re thinking football." Practice without pads begins August 15 and practice with pads starts a week later. The season kicks off in early Sep­ tember and with it brings 30-plus hours per week of practicing, coaching, analyzing films, and pouring over scouting reports for Simpson The regular season, he says, can be par­ ticularly rough on one’s family. "Sure it's tough on a family," he admits. “For example, let’s say I get home from practice at seven. I have three daughters who can't wait till seven to eat. So my wife has to fix two dinners and lots of times she has to put the girls to bed by herself because I’m not home yet." Simpson admits the game does come home with him at night, too. "When I’m home I try to talk about family-type things," he says. “It’s hard not to talk about football, and naturally I bring it home with me. "It’s hard not to talk about football." Why, then, is such a demanding schedule tolerated? "1 love this game," says Simpson. “It is an exciting sport for the spectators, playersand coach. But I guess the main thing is the satisfaction of seeing yourself accomplish something with a young athlete like turning him into a better athlete.” And it takes certain enthusiasm to do that — a attribute which Simpson definitely does not lack. It would be nice if certain reporters could possess such enthusiasm. Maybe if I could find that math wizard with the pig tails... �The Hostings Banner — Thursday. August 11. 1983 — Page 8 LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGESALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Ron­ ald S. Butler and Shirley A. But­ ler. husband and wife, of Kala­ mazoo. Michigan to Great Lakes Federal Savings and Loon Assoc­ iation. a corporation organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933. o' the United States of America, as amended. Mort­ gagee. dated the 6th day of July. 1979. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, an the 12th day of July. 1979 in Liber 242 of Barry County Records, at Page 33. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Nineteen Thousand Fifty-Four and 09/100 (S19.O54.O9) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt se­ cured by said mortgage or any part thereof: Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Mich­ igan in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of September 1983 at two o'clock in the after­ noon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance, to the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hostings. Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at eleven and 25/100 (11.25%) percent per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, neces­ sary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises are sit­ uated In the Township of Hope, County of Barry, State of Mich­ igan and described as: Lot 34 of Village of Cloverdale, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of plots on page 31, being situated in the Southeast '/« of Section 20, town 2 North. Range 9 West. During the one month immed­ iately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Ann Arbor. Mich­ igan. July 21. 1983. GREAT LAKES FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION First publication: August 4. 1983 Mortgagee Charles P. Hoffman. Jr. (P29826) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Federal Savings Building. 401 East Liberty St.. P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 8-25 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE COMMON COUNCIL AUGUST 8,1983 if left unpainted. 19. Moved by Cusock. supported by Gray that the Police Report for July be received and placed on file. 20. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Read ond approved: Kenneth J. Howe. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (8-11) Common Council met in regular session in the City Council Cham­ NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING . bers. City Hall. Hastings. Michi­ File No. 18.823 COUNTY OF BARR YON Estate of ARNOLD E. KEUSCH. gan on Monday. August 8. 1983 PROPOSED VARIANCE PERMITS at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Howe pre­ Deceased. Social Security Num­ Notice is hereby given that the siding. ber 384-38 0375. Barry County Zoning Board of 1. Present at roll call were Coun­ TAKE NOTICE: On August 16. Appeals will conduct a public cil Members: Bennett. Cook. 1983 at 3.00 p.m.. in the probate hearing on August 16. 1983 at Cusack. Gray. Jasperse. Spackcourtroom. Hostings. Michigan, 7:30 p.m. in the County Commis­ man. Vaughan. before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin sioner s room. 117 S. Broadway, 2. Moved by Cook, supported . Judge of Probate, a hearing will Hostings, Michigan. by Gray that Gordon Fuhr be be held on the petition of Mar-, Case No. V-24-B3 excused from the meeting of gery Keusch requesting that Betty the 8th and 22nd of August. Lorry R. Lawrence, (applicant) McClintic be appointed Personal Yeas: All 7:30 p.m. Representative of Arnold E. Absent: One. Carried. At this hearing, the following Keusch who lived at Barry Coun­ 3. Moved by Bennett, cupported described property which gener­ ty Medical Care Facility, Has­ by Cusock that the minutes of ally lies at 6555 Robertson Rd.. tings, Michigan and who died the previous meeting be approv­ Middleville, will be considered June 30. 1983; and requesting ed as read, and signed by the as the site far requesting a var­ also that the will of the DeceasMayor and Clerk and the July iance to place a 1974 - 14 h. eo dated January 21. 1956 be ad­ 11. minutes corrected. wide mobile home. Yeas: All mitted to probate The south 10 acres of the East % Absent: One. Carried. Creditors ore notified that copies of the NE 7« of Sect. 12. Thorn4. invoices read: of all claims against the Deceas­ apple Twp. Britten Bros...................$7,419.60 ed must be presented, personal­ Case No. V-25-83 Haviland Prod. Co............ 900.00 ly or by mail, to both the Person­ James Iles, (applicant) Moved by Spackman. supported al Representative and to ihe 7:40 pm. by Vaughan, that the above Court on rr before October 8. At this hearing, the following invoices be approved as read. 1983. Notice is further given that described property which gener­ Yeas: Vaughan, Spackman. Jasthe estate will then os. assigned perse. Gray, Cusack. Cook and ally lies at 6996 McKibben Rd., to entitled persons appearing of Bennett. Hastings, will be considered as record. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. the site for requesting a variance Dote: August 2. 1983 5. Moved by Jasperse. supporto ploce a 1974 - 12 ft. wide William I. Ferrigan te-4 by Bennett that the request mobile home. Personal Representative from the Chamber of Commerce The south one-half of the south­ betty McClintic to hold sidewalk sales during west one-quarter. Sec. 13. 5280 Mission Summer-Fest August 26 4 27 be Orangeville Twp. approved. Mt. Pleasant. Ml 48B45 Core No. V-26-83 Yeas: All William L. Ferrigan (P2606«) Donald D. Coy. (applicant) Absent: One. Carried. William L. Ferrigan. P.C. 7:50 p.m. 6. Moved by Cusack, supported 5048 E. Saginaw Hwy. At this ’ earing, the fallowing by Jasperse that the request P.O. Box 27 described property which gen­ from the Hastings Jayceos to Grand Ledge, Ml 48837 erally lies at 5020 Lacey Rd., hold a street dance on Sunday. (517)627-8431 (8-11) Dowling, will be considered as September 4, from 6 to 12:00 the site for requesting a varian­ p.m. be denied. ce to place 1983 - 14 ft. (H.U.D. Yeos: Bennett. Cook. Cusack. Gray, Jasperse, Spackman. approved) wide mobile home STATE OF MICHIGAN Vaughan. ond erect a porch and green­ IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Absent: Fuhr. Carried. house for private use. FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY 7. Mayor Howe asked about the Comm, at the NW r o> Sec. 7, ORDER TO ANSWER progress on City owned property th South 132 ft. th Ea. 165 ft., th File No. : 82-586-DO and what might be disposed of North 132 ft., th West 165 ft. to RONALD W. HINKLE. and Vaughan said they were the place of beg. Assyria Twp. Plaintiff, working on it ond waiting to see Cose No. V-27-83 vs what was going to happen on Gordon Bourdo, (applicant) JUDITH L. HINKLE. the Elks building. 8:00 p.m. Defendant. 8. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ Richard H. Shaw (P2O3O4) At this hearing, the following ted by Cook that the minutes of Attorney for Plaintiff described property which gener­ the August 1, Planning Com­ On the 11 th day of November, ally lies ot 7279 Lindsey Rd.. mission meeting be approved 1982, an action was filed by RonPlainwell, will be considered as os read. old W. Hinkle, Plaintiff, against the site for requesting a variance Yeas: All Judith L. Hinkle. Defendant, in to place a 1968 • 12 ft. wide Absent: One. Carried. this Court being that of divorce. 9. Jasperse reported that noth­ mobile home on temporary IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the ing had been done on the piers. Defendant. Judith L. Hinkle, Conflict of Interest ordinance as A parcel of land in the NE7. of shall answer or take such other tne City Attorney hod been on Sec. 20, desc. as beg ot the 1/8 action as may be permitted by vacation, but would have some­ In on W sd of Mill Pond, th W to law on or before the 28th day of thing by the next meeting. the center Lindsey Rd., th N al Septe.nber. 1983. Failure to com­ 10. Public Hearing on Ordinance cen In of Lindsey Rd. 150 ft., th E ply with this Order will result in No. 179. No one was present in to Mill Pond, th S al Mill Pond to a Judgement by Default against opposition of said Ordinance. POB. Orangeville Twp. such Defendant for the relief Moved by Jasperse. supported demanded in the Complaint tiled Case No. V-28-83 by Cook that Ordinance No. in this Court. Michael Schroeder, (applicant) 179, an Ordinance to amend Dated: July 13. 1983 8:10 p.m. certain provisions of the Zoning HUDSON E. DEMING. At this hearing, the following Code of the City of Hastings be Circuit Judge described property which gen­ approved. Drafted By: erally lies at 12706 Marsh Rd. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackman, Jas­ Richard H Shaw (P20304) Shelbyville, will be considered perse. Gray. Cusock. Cook and Attorney for Plaintiff Bennett. as the site for requesting a var­ Siegel. Hudson, Gee. Shaw & Absent; Fuhr. Carried. iance to erect a garage two feet Fisher, 215 South Church Street 11. Moved by Jasperse. suppor­ from property line from private Hastings, Michigan 49058 ted by Cusock. that the City road. 8-11 Clerk be allowed to attend the Lot 56, Lynden Johncock Plot Michigan Municipal League No. 1. Sec. 6. Orangeville Twp. Annual Meeting at the Amway Cose No. V-29 83 Grand In September with neces­ Jack E. Warner (applicant) sary expenses. 8:20 p.m. Yeas: Bennett, Cook, Cusock, At this hearing, the following Gray. Jasperse, Spackman. described property which gen­ Vaughan. erally I fas at South Bedford Rd., Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Hostings Area School District voters who live in Hostings, will be considered as 12. Ordinance No. 180 read. the former Pleasantview District and question the site for requesting a variance Public hearing set for August to erect a building two feet from 22. 1983ot 7:45 p.m. which precinct has their registration records, the property line for a lawn and 13. Moved by Spackman. sup­ should call the Hastings Area Schools administra­ ported by Cusock that the City garden tractors, recreational tion office at 948-8021 PRIOR to the election date Clerk transfer $30,000 from the vehicles and chain sows. of September 12, 1983. Federal Revenue Sharing to the Commencing at the North % Library Receiving Fund. post of Sec. 29, th East 237.02 ft. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackman. Josalong the North line of said Sec. Judith Lenz, Secretary perse. Gray, Cusock, Cook. 29, to the centerline of M-37 (100 Bennett. Hastings Area Scheel District feet wide): th Southeasterly Absent: Fuhr. Carried. along said center line of M-37 14. The following resolution for the fallowing courses; th S 34*54' coverage under Benefit 25" E 51.89 ft: th S 33*11'25'' E Program E of Michigan Munici­ 686.57ft.; th S 31 *28'25" c 745.55 pal Retirement System read: ft.; th S ■’0*59'12" E 292.19 ft. to Moved by Gray, supported by the true point of beginning: th Spackman that the resolution continuing along said center line lor Benefit Program E be ap­ 163.77 ft. along the orc of a curve proved os read. Yeas: Bennett. Cook, Cusock, Io the RIGHT of radius 17,188.73 ft., the chord of which bears S Gray. Jasperse, Spackman and Vaughan. 30*13'35" E 163.77 ft.; th S 88*59' Absent: Fuhr. Carried. 09" W 57.16 ft. to the West line 15. Moved by Gray, supported of M-37; th S 84*23’44" W 249.90 by Vaughan to cost a unanimous ft.; Ih S 01*00'51" E 130.00 ft.; th ballot for trustees in the Michigan At Hope Twp. Hill on M-43 near Schultz Rd. S 88*59 09" W 416.47 ft.; th N 64* Municipal Worker's Compen­ 29’10" E 706.41 ft. to the point of To hear request for Zoning Change from Agricul­ sation Self-Insurer's Fund annual beginning. Subject to right-ofelection. tural - Residential to Commercial for land on East way over the Northeasterly 50 fl. Yeas: All side of M-43 just north of the Moose Lodge, north thereof for M-37. Parcel contains Absent: One. Carried. 1.57 acres of land. Hostings Twp. of Wall Lake, in Section 29 of Hope Township. Any­ 16. Moved by Cook, supported All of the above described prop­ by Bennett to hove the Director one desiring the exact legal description or more erty being located in Barry Coun­ of Public Services contact Con­ information may contact Dick Leinaar 623-2267. ty. Michigan. sumers Power on the cost to get Syhrh Forster, Secretory Interested persons desiring to better lighting in the City Hall parking lot. present their views upon a var­ Hope Township Pfenning Commission Yeas: All iance request either verbally or Absent: One. Carried. in writing will be given the op­ 17. Moved by Cusock, supported portunity to be heard ot the by Cook to hove the City Clerk above mentioned time and transfer $8,500 from the Federal ploce. Revenue Sharing Fund to the The variance applications ore County of Barry, City County available for public inspection Airport. Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Barry ond Allegan ot the Barry County Planning Yeas: Vaughan. Spackman. Intermediate Boards of Education will be held at the Barry Office, 117 S. Broadway, Has­ Jasperse. Gray, Cusock. Cook Intermediate office. 202 S. Broadway. Hostings. Michigan, on tings, Michigan during the and Bennett. THURSDAY. AUGUST 25. 1983 of 7:30 P.M. to consider the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Monday thru Friday. Please call transfer of the following described properties, from the Mar­ 18. Councilman Cusock sugges­ Winifred Keller. Planning Direc­ tin Public School District to the Delton Kellogg School District: ted that ihe Director of Public tor at 948-8081 far further infor­ Services look into the cost of Mr. & Mrs. Donald Stompfler mation. having the upper windows of 6524 Lindsey Rood City Hall painted as they look Norval E. Thaler Delton. Ml 49046 bad and will damage the wood Barry County Clerk 8-11 NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS PUBLIC HEARING ABOUT A ZONING CHANGE Tuesday, September 6,1983 at 7:30 P.M. NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE A parcel of land in the Northeast one quarter of the Southeast one quarter of Section 17, Town 2 North. Range 10 West, des­ cribed as beginning at a point which lies 440.68 feet due West of ihe East % post of SAID SECTION 17. Thence South 11 Degrees 51'30" West 227.50 feet, thence South 89 Degrees 51'30” West 831.71 Feet, thence North 1 Degree 47'30" West 224.80 Feet, thence due East 885 32 feet to the place of be­ ginning. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. Bernie Stompfler 6526 Lindsey Road Delton. Ml 49046 Beginning 440.68 Feet West and South 11 Degrees 50'30" West 227.5 from East % Post. Section 17-2-10. Thence South 11 Degrees 50'30" West 224.81 Feet South 89 Degrees 51’30" West 778.80 Feet, thence North 1 Degree 47'30" West 220 Foot North 89 Degrees 51'30" East 831.71 Feet to Beginning. Mr. & Mrs. Donald Collard 6473 Lindsey Road Delton, Ml 49046 Com. at 7« Post Sec. 17-2-10, th W 440 Ft. to center of Rd., th Nely 200 Ft. th E to E Sec. line th S to Beg. — NOTICE — “Absentee Ballots” SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION September 12,1983 Available at the Hastings Area Schools Administration Office, 232 West Grand St., Hastings, Michigan. Call or write for aplications for absent voters ballot. Final application date Sept. 10, 1983 at 2:00 p.m. Judith Lenz, Secretary Hastings Area School District Students earn awards in competition Five youths from Barry County earned top awards in the Labor Market Orientation competition, held last week at Western Michigan University. The competition is designed to test abilities gained by persons in the Summer Youth Employment Program. The local contestants were part of the Mid Counties Employment and Training Con­ sortium s team which included 19 young adults from Calhoun as well as Barry County. A total of 169 persons competed, the others coming from Berrien and Van Buren Counties. In recognition of their achievements, the five youths were presented by otficials of the Consortium to the Barry County Board of Commissioners during the latter's Tuesday meeting. John Martinoff, executive director of the agency, outlined to the commissioners the purpose of the competition, what it consisted of, and what the local youths ac­ complished. “This was no Mickey Mouse competition,” Martinoff said. “You (the commissioners) should be proud of what these young adults have done. Martinoff also read a proclamation from Governor Blanchard, praising them for their efforts. Lissa McClelland of Hastings placed among the Top Eight in overall competition. She has a summer job at the Michigan Employment Securities Commission. Tom McKelvey of Hastings finished first in the “Advertised and Unadvertised Job Search” category. He works at Barn County Transit. Cris Hough of Hastings took first in the "Job Interviews” portion. He works at the Hastings YMCA. Randy Perrier of Nashville was also among the Top Eight Overall finishers. He is employed at Fuller Street School in Nash­ ville. Tony Williams cl Hastings placed second in the "Advertised and Unadvertised Job Search” category. He is working this summer at Charlton Park. In addition to the individual honors, the 19member team won the traveling trophy by achieving the highest overall number of points. "The purpose of the Laoor Market Orientation competition is to test the various competencies gained through participation in the Summer Youth Employment Progam,” said Martinoff. "The competition." he added, “included eight events, ranging from job application skills to the quiz bowl to ‘dressing for suc­ cess’ to job interviews. The events took place from 10 in the morning until 5:30 in the af­ ternoon. An awards banquet was held in the eventing.” The Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium has been administering the Summer Youth Employment Program in Barry County for the past 10 years. Revival meetings in Hastings Aug. 12th The New Life Assembly of Hastings will be bolding revival meetings beginning at 7 p.m on Friday, Aug. 12. Rev. R. C. Merril of St. Petersburg, Fla., will be preaching “The Gifts of the spirit are in operation”. Pastor Edna Miller cordially invites you to attend. Cook of the Week... CONTINUED — building on the fairgrounds is another job that keeps her busy. One group of women that Clara joined when she moved to the farm was first a garden club, then an extension club, and now These five youths from Barry County were among the top finishers in the is a hospital guild. labor Market Orientation competition, held lost week. The contest, which consists A member of the First Methodist Church in of eight categories — test the various competencies gained by participation in Hastings, Clara served as the second the Summer Youth Employment program. They are: (front row, from left) Chris president of a women's group called the Hough, Lissa McClelland. Randy Perrier, (bock row, from left) Anthony Williams, Womens Society of Christian Service. She spent three years as the district WSCS and Tom McKelvey. recording secretary and then became president of the district (a post she held for three years) and served as its treasurer for seven years. Elks GOLF LEAGUE STANDINGS: Ironside 46. Fisher 34, Hamaty 32, She taught Sunday School at the church in Chase 32, Stock 30, VonderVeen 28. Krueger 27, FIRST FLIGHT ... D. Storrs 107. B. Carlson 170. P. the early 1930's and '40's was was Primary Forrell 26, Miller 23. Ainslie 23, Youngs 22, Holman Edwards 178, J. Flood 139. A. Francik 97. J. Cohoon Class Superintendent. 21, Foster 19. Lang IB. Cotter 15. Hoke 11. Loren­ 55, S. Shriver 158, B. Tossava 131, L. Gasper 166. Currently, she is president of the Barry ger 9. Williams 4. L. Hamp 189. P. Burkey 147, T. Turkal 101. M. County unit of Church Women United. PAIRING FOR AUG. 15...BACK NINE: Lorenger McKoy 118, J. Carpenter 107. E. McKeough 177. G. The Hastings Women’s Club is still part of vs Long. Cotier vs Youngs, Ironside vs Farrell, Storrs 135. Hamaty vs Williams, Miller vs Krueger, Fisher vs her busy schedule too. She served as its SECOND FLIGHT ... V. Cowell 148, W. Hamman Ainslie, Foster vs Holman. Hoke vs Chase, Stack vs president from 1970-72. 127, J. Harrington 140, G. Sheldon 162, A. Mulford VonderVeen. A former member of the Thornapple 172, W. Wyngarden 157, J. Plank 123, F. Anderson POSTPONED MATCHES: Lorenger vs Cotter. Garden Club, she served as that 172. L. Englehort 62. D. Hammon 150. D. Fedewa Lorenger vs Farrell, Cotter vs Williams, VonderVeen organization ’s president for a time. vs Lorenger, Foster vs Ainslie. Holmon vs Lorenger. 171. H. Wilson 111, E. Lewis 137, R. Newton 150, M. Ainslie vs Lorenger, Williams vs Foster, Youngs vs Anyone who has seen Clara, might guess Myers 140, L. VonGeison 200. Long. Stock vs Youngs, Miller vs Williams, Lorenger that crocheting is her biggest hobby because SPECIAL EVENTS - Low Putts . .. B . Carlson 12, vs Hamaty, Fisher vs Lorenger. Cotter vs Farrell. she spends a lot of time with her crochet hook V. Cowell 13. VonderVeen vs Hoke. Holman vs Hoke. Ainslie vs and yarn in hand. She’s made many beautiful 10 ... Men's Golf Outing nt Riverbend Golf Lang, Williams vs Farrell, Youngs vs Lorenger, items including lovely afghans. Course. Sign-up at the lodge or call in. Lang vs Chose, Stock vs Lorenger. She also enjoys hooking rugs and doing Oct. 1 ... Golf Dinner, members, wives ond guests RED DIVISION embroidery and needlecraft projects. welcome. AAATCH RESULTS AUG. 8: Lawrence 46-4. Perry Archery was once a sport that Clara en­ 39-4, Hollister 41-4. Rothfuss 49-3, Hall 43-4, Havens joyed. She was a member of an archery dub 52-0, Ziegler 57-0, Rothfuss 45-0, Lawrence 48-1. in Hastings back in the 1930’s. The club met Siegel 61-0, Jacobs 45-4, Hollister 41*4, Rothfuss 49-4, Hopkins 44-4, McMillan 43-4. Stonlake 51-0, on the third floor in the building that is now HASTINGS COUNTRY CLUB Bacon 51 -0, Sullivan 64-0, Steury 55-0, Bacon 51 0. Ben Franklin’s. Clara has since given up that STANDINGS: Hopkins 41, McMillan 36. Havens activity, but her grandchildren still enjoy 32, Hollister 32, Lawrence 31, Baxter 29. Perry 29, using her bow and arrows for some target BLUE DIVISION Hall 28. Burke 26, Jacobs 26. Rothfuss 25, Siegel MATCH RESULTS AUG. 8: Mathews 38-4, Warner practice in the yard when they come to visit 24, Lubieniecki 23, Ziegler 22. Steury 21, Stonlake 50- 4, Dunham 60-4, Cove 42-4. Gahan 52-4. Jacobs Canning used to be a big activity when her 16, Bacon 11, Sullivan 2. 41- 4, Nitz 46-4, Fluke 46-0, Gillespie 57-0, Stanley PAIRING FOR AUG. 15...FRONT NINE: Steury children were at home. 53-0, Jarman 49-0, Ketchum 48-0, O’Connor 51-0, vs Havens. Lubieniecki vs Baxter. Rothfuss vs Bacon, In her kitchen, is where Clara developed Dunham 60-0, Warner 50-4, Goodyear 52-4, Cove Hall vs Hollister. McMillan vs Siegel. Sullivan vs her own special technique for making white 42- 4. Gahan 52-4, Gillespie 47-4, McGinnis 52-4, Stanloke. Jocobs vs Burke. Hopkins vs Perry, Zieg­ Ketchum 48-0, Rugg 61-0. Jacobs 41-0. O’Connor dinner rolls. She created the recipe by ler vs Lawrence. 51- 0, Nitz 43-0. Stanley 53-0. combining several parts of other recipes to POSTPONED AAATCHES: Steury vs Rothfuss. SulSTANDINGS: Jarman 34, Fluko 34, Jacobs 32. livan vs Hollister. Lubienicki vs Burke, Jacobs vs achieve a superior type of roll. She’s been Mathews 32. Nitz 30. Rugg 29. McGinnis 29. Suther­ Sullivan. Hall vs Rothfuss, AAcMIllan vs Hollister, making her rolls for 15 to 20 years. land 28. Stanley 28. Cove 28. Coleman 26. Good Sullivan vs Lubieniecki, Sullivan vs Baxter. LubienThe dough is very versatile, says Cmra. year 23. Gillespie 22. Gahan 20. Ketchum 16. War­ iecki vs Bacon, Rothfuss vs Siegel. Hall vs Bacon. “ It’s even good for bread,” just put the ner 16. Dunham 11. O'Connor 10. SILVER DIVISION PAIRING FOR AUG. 15...FRONT NINE: Mathews dough in a bread pan. AAATCH RESULTS AUG. 8: Vanport Fleet 46-4. vs Nitz. Goodyear vs Gillespie. McGinnis vs Cove. The recipe may be used to make crescent­ O'Connor vs Stanley. Jarmon vs Jacobs, Warner vs Begg42-4. Show47-4, Weller 36-4. Beyer 40-3, Cor­ shaped rolls or cloverleaf rolls (put three rigan 42-4, Shaw 47-0, Mogg 45-0, Hohn 50-0, Shaw Gohon. Ketchum vs Rugg. Fluke vs Coleman. small round balls of clough in each cup of a Sutherland vs Dunham 47-0. Shaw 47-1. Beyer 40-0, Begg 42-4. Keller 43-4. muffin pan). She also uses the same batter to Peuroch 38-4, Weller 36-4, Corrigan 42-3, Hoekstra POSTPONED MATCHES: Warner vs Rugg. make cinnamon rolls. 46-3. Miller 40-0. Darrow 44-0, Miller 40-0, Hahn Dunham vs Warner. Dunham vs Fluke, Cove vs Monday Night Golf League Warner. Gabon vs Mathews. McGinnis vs Jacobs, O’Connor vs Cove. Goodyear vs Cove, Dunham vs Mathews, Coleman vs Sutherland. Gahan vs Dunham, Gillespie vs Ketchum. O'Connor vs Warn­ er. Nitz vs Coleman. GREEN DIVISION MATCH RESULTS AUG. 8: Cleveland 56-4, Cook 50-4. Rohde 48-3. Moore 50-0, Loftus 49-0. Kennedy 49-1. Dorman 50-4. Morey 46-4. Doty 66-0 Dowe 46-0. STANDINGS: Cook 43. Willison 41, Morey 35. Doty 35. Rohde 26. Bottcher 26. Kennedy 26. Clevo land 26. Archer 26. Dormon 25. Dawe 23. Loftus 22. Birke 21. Panfil 19. Wood 19. Moore 13. Beduhn 12. Flora 10. PAIRING FOR AUG. 15 ... FRONT NINE. Archer vs Rohde. Dorman vs Moore, Willison vs Morey. Bottcher vs Wood. Dawe vs Beduhn. Cleveland vs Loftus. Cook vs Doty. Pcnfil vs Birke. Flora vs Ken­ nedy. POSTPONED MATCHES: Cook vs Beduhn. Birke vs Dowe. Birke vs Flora. Wood vs Panfil. Beduhn vs Wood. Willison vs Wood. Bottcher vs Beduhn. Cook vs Cleveland. Birke vs Bottcher. Doty vs Birke. Beduhn vs Doty. Beduhn vs Flora. Panfil vs Archer. Dawe vs Wood. GOLD DIVISION AAATCH RESULTS AUG. 8: Lorenger 40-4. Cotter 42-4. Foster 42-4. Farrell 44-4. Ironside 37-4, Homaty 44-3. Chase 42-0. Fisher 38-0. Lorenger 40-0. Miller 43-0, Chose 42-0, Krueger 44-1, Lorenger 404, Cotier 42-4. Chase 42-4. Youngs 42-4. Ironside 37-4. Long 40-4. Hoke 49-0, Holmon 44 0. Stock 48 0, Fisher 38-0. WiHioms 40-0. VonderVeen 37-0. 50-0, Begg 42-1, Jarvis 55-1. STANDINGS: Weller 40. Czinder 34, Begg 29. Miller 28. Keller 28. Beyer 27. Vanport Fleet 27. Mogg 26. Corrigan 25, Jarvis 24, Bellgroph 23, Peurach 23. Miller 18. Hoekstra 16. Hahn 16, Darrow 14. Shaw 13. Wallin 5. PAIRING FOR AUG. 15...BACK NINE: Czinder vs Mogg, Vanport Fleel vs Weller. Miller vs Jarvis, Corrigan vs Peurach. Hoekstra vs Beyer. Hahn vs Darrow. Keller vs Shaw. Bellgraph vs Miller, Wallin vs Begg. POSTPONED AAATCHES: Vanport Fleet vs Peuroch Keller vs Hohn. Miller vs Hoekstra. Shaw vs Miller. Shaw vs Bellgraph, Shaw vs Wollin. Bellgraph vs Czinder. Mogg vs Miller. Wallin vs Peurach. Wallin vs Corrigan, Wallin vs Czinder. Hoekstra vs Peuroch Begg vs Hohn. Miller vs Wallin,Shaw vs Czinder. Shaw vs Mogg. Jarvis vs Hahn, Corrigan vs Jarvis, Wollin vs Weller, Wallin vs Miller. Wallin vs Bell­ graph. Hoekstra vs Wallin. WHITE DIVISION MATCH RESULTS AUG. 8: Boop 43-2. Burkholder 45-3. Colbry 57-2. Toburen 45-1, Fuller 47-3, Burk­ holder 45-4. Toburen 45-1. Ellis 42-0. STANDINGS: Ellis 35. Fuller 34. Gardner 32. Burk­ holder 30. Toburen 27. Boop 25. Colbry 22. Johnson 16. losfy 15. NclonO. PAIRING FOR AUG. 15...BACK NINE: Johnson vs Burkholder. Fuller vs Colbry. losfy vs Gardner, Boop vs Nolan. Toburen vs Ellis. POSTPONED MATCHES Boop vs losty. Nolan vs losty, Burkholder vs Fuller. Toburen vs NoIon. losfy vs Toburen. losty vs Colbry. Gardner vs Johnson. Colbry vs Nolan, Toburen vs Boop. losty vs Burk­ holder. losty vs Nolan. Clara's versatile White or Cinnamon Rolls Dissolve one-package of yeast in fa-cup lukewarm water. Melt 1-stick (or fa cup) of margarine or butter and add 1 fa-cups milk and heat until lukewarm. Add to the above mixture: fa-cup sugar, 2-teaspoons salt, 1well-beaten egg, and the above yeast. Beat in three-cups flour until smooth. (Add the flour a little at a time. She puts in two cups and then adds a half cup at a time) until it is like a “good cake batter." Cover and let rise until double in bulk or about two hours. Add enough more flour to make a good stiff dough. Turn out on floured board and knead until dough is not sticky. Pinch off enough dough for one-roll and roll into balls or oblong rolls. Place in greased baking pan. Cover with a towel and let rise until double. Bake at 400-oegrees for 15minutes. Yields 2 fa-dozen. (If you want to make cinnamon rolls, roll dough out to oblong size and spread with facup soft butter, fa-cup sugar and sprinkle with cinnamon. Roll up and cut off roll-sized pieces and bake at 400-degrees for 20minutes. The dough will fill a 9 by 13 pan.) �Th® Hastings Banner — 1 hursday, August 11,1983 [b^&^'OUTLOOKI yyy<✓ I Where-To-Go.What-To-Do. What-To Buy Outhouse race featured in Delton Founders Day events A blend of new events and traditional popular activities will be part of the 10th annual Founders Weekend menu in Delton this Friday and Saturday. The event is sponsored by the Delton Area Chamber of Commerce. Horseshoe pitching, tethered balloon rides, and a gospel sing have been added to the festival line-up which includes a street dance, outhouse race, parade, arts and crafts show, a barbershop concert, and Las Vegas-style gambling with play money and prizes. Gary Buckland, general chairman of the weekend’s activities, said the two-day program is expected to provide fun for all ages. The Delton Sweet Adelines will kick-off the festivities at 7:30 Friday evening with a free outdoor concert in the middle school parking lot. During intermission at the concert, 18year-old Dawn Akers, daughter of Larry and Barb Aker, will be crowned "Miss Delton." Members of her royal court also will be honored They are: Patti Tobin, runner-up; Kristy Baylor, Suzy Bauman, and Suzanne Lewis. The chamber also will be honoring Steve Scott who will be the grand marshal of the Saturday parade. Scott will be presented with a plaque in appreciation of his con­ tributions to the community. Monte Carlo Night, featuring Las Vegasstyle gambling games, will start rolling at 8 p.m. Friday in the middle school cafeteria. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments served at the event which lasts until mid­ night. Participants must be 18-years or older to play. An open co-ed modified softball tour­ nament will get underway on Friday and continue on Saturday and Sunday. There is a $90 entry fee per team and a limit of 18 teams. Additional information may be ob­ tained about the tourney by calling Karen Leinaar at 623-5151. Saturday's agenda starts with an all-day arts and crafts show and flea market with more than 100 exhibitors. An all-performance open-horse show gets underway at 8:30 a.m. on the east side of M43, across from Delton Elementary School. The event, sponsored by the ~ 7tCounfy Seat Courage H Saddle Leaders, offers free admission to spectators. The nearby Bernard Historical Museum, located on Delton Rd. (about a mile from M43) will be open for tours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum offers visitors a chance to see how Delton's founders lived and view other artifacts from the past. A big parade through the heart of Delton with between 60-70 entries steps-off at 12noon sharp. The chamber’s annual barbequed chicken dinner will be served immediately following the parade until 5 p.m. The dinner will be held outdoors on the corner of M-43 and Delton Rd. A quarter-chicken and other foods will be served for a $2.50 donation. Tethered hot air balloon rides will be given to six lucky winners of a free drawing, sponsored by First of America bank. Win­ ners will be drawn at the bank Friday morning The balloon rides will take place between 1-5 p.m. Saturday on the high school practice football field. Fuelgas of Hastings is donating the fuel for the balloon. Behind the bank, on Saturday, the festival's first gospel sing will be held from 14 p.m. A horseshoe tournament will also make its Founders Weekend debut during the af­ ternoon festivities. Interested persons should register at 1:30 p.m. on the north elementary playground, near the chicken barbeque. Qualifying time will be 2 p.m. There will be four pits with shoes furnished at each or participants may bring their own shoes. There is a $2 entry fee to help defray the costs of prizes. A trophy will be awarded for first place and money prizes will be given for second and third places. The tournament, which will last until about 5 p.m., will be conducted by Forest Wyrick, a friend of the Mohn family of Delton. The event will focus on individual efforts rather than team competiton. Special games for children will take place on the middle school grouonds from 2-4. Ages 3 to 12 are invited and prizes will be awarded. The annual water ball championship, sponsored by the Delton Fire Club, starts with a splash at 2. The.® will also be a men and women's bucket brigade. In the evening, the second annual Greater Barry County Outrace Race will start at 7 on Orchard St. Each outhouse will be made of wood and pushed by a four-member team, the fifth rides inside. An outhouse entry must weigh between 300 and 400 pounds including the rider. Weigh-in time is 5-6 p.m. Tickets for a chamber-sponsored drawing will available all during the festivities. At 8:30 p.m., the winners will be announced. Prizes include a home computer, a gas powered weed eater, an outdoor kettle grill, a 12-inch black and white portable TV, and two chaise lounge chairs. A street dance with music by Legend will be the grand finale of the activities. The 9midnight dance on Maple St. is a free ad­ mission event. EVENING SPECIALS: (SERVED AFTER 4:00 P.M.) Monday .... B-B-Q SPARE RIBS Tuesday ...MEXICAN NIGHT WEDNESDAY. Surprise! THURSDAY.. CHICKEN FRIDAY 16 m. PORTERHOUSE STEAK SATURDAY.. SHRIMP (Boiled ii Beer) DIFFERENT LUNCH SPECIALS hnN ... NUM! ttra TRIMY An all-doy arts and crafts show, this Saturday will be part of the activities during Founders Weekend in Delton. The festival also will include a Monte Carlo Night Friday and on outhouse race the next day. NOW FEATURING Prime Rlb(S.hrt*yMy) Zoo visitors. Meal includes: Choice of Potato, Tossed Salad and Texas Toast or Dinner Roll. The Visiting Zoomobile from Binder Park recently made a stop at the Provincial House in Hastings. Here Lori Canterbury of the Zoomobile shows Gladice Hanson a ferret. The ferret, however, was only one of several animals that the Zoomobile could offer interested spectators. Other animals on display included a turtle, a lizard and a snake. Music — for Your Listening Pleasure “SPECIALIDMC IN AFTER DINNER COCKTAILS" Com® in and enjoy our fin® food and cocktails and relax in our old-time atmosphere. — Gary end Carla Rlzor Kitchen Opens at 11 a.m. Serving 'til 10p.m. Monday thru Thunday; ‘til Midnight Friday and Saturday 126 SOUTH JEFFERSON HASTINGS, Ml... 945-9026/------ \ astings Savings & Hastings, Michigan and Barry County oan Since 1924" Services available at your local Saving & Loan Association! “TO KTTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: • Statement Savings 1. Prestige Card - Emergency Cash • Passbook Savings "Day in...day out interest on both Passbook and Statement Savings." • Certificate Savings • Long Term Investment Accounts SAVINGS INSURED UP TO’100,000“ Home Mortgage coans Home Improvement Loan Money Orders Travelers Checks Contract Servicing Notary Service Direct Deposit of Social Security Checks Automatic Transfer of Funds: 1. Loan Payments 2. Transfer of Funds from Checking to Savngs or Loan Account “Truly where you save does make a difference” TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU WITH DRIVE-IN FACILITIES! LAKE ODESSA OFFICE Located at 802 Fourth Avenue. Lake Odessa OPEN Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. .Friday 9a.m. to5 30p m Thursday and Saturday 9 a m to 12 noon Phone 374-8849 Antique auto show, roasts highlight weekend activities 131E. State Street "Serving Hastings • • • . • • • • Antique autos will be on exhibit against the backdrop of Charlton Park's historic late 19th century village, Sunday, August 14, at the 14th annual Antique Auto Show. Mandatory reading program to be implemented for Delton 7 & 8th graders By Elaine Gilbert A new mandatory reading program has been approved for seventh and eighth grade students at the Delton-Kellogg Middle School. New Superintendent John Sanders said the reading program will be implemented Area Births IT’S TWINS Nancy Clevenger, Hastings, girl at 9:02 p.m., 6 lb. 13 oz.; boy at 9:16 p.m., 8 lb. 5 % oz. ITS A GIRL Martha and Frank Misak, Hastings, Aug. 7, 9:40 a.m., 6 lb. 9 oz. Brenda and Mark Appleby, Hastings, Aug. 7,12:25 p.m., 7 lb 13 oz. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Baird, 619E. Colfax, Hastings, Aug. 6, Nicole Lynn. 6 lb. 13 oz., at St. Mary's Hospital. ITS A BOY Randall and Ellen Rairigh, Woodland, Aug. 2, 5:04 p.m., 9 lb. 12V* oz. Michael and Linda Kenyon, Nashville, Aug. 3,9:48 p.m., 8 lb. 7Mt oz. Brenda Goodwin, Nashville, Aug. 4, 7:12 p.m., 8 lb. 1 oz. Susan and Terry Quick, Nashville, Aug. 6,2:50a.m., 8 lb. 7 oz. Karen and Don Hickey, Vermontville, Aug. 7,10:45 a.m., 8 lb. 8 oz. Michael and Bonnie Silsbee, Nashville, Aug. 9, 9:26 a.m., 6 lb. 11*4 oz. Danny and Cynthia Stoneham, Lake Odessa, Aug. 9,9:34 a.m.,9 lb. 3 oz. Douglas and Joyce Griffin, Hastins, Aug. 9. 3:38 a.m., 8 lb. 3%i oz. Kim and Norman 'iammond. Dowling, Aug. 9,8:21 a.m., 8 lb. 11 4 oz. during the time students had previously spent in study hall or an elective area. "It was decided that the emphasis had to be placed on reading a little more firmly than what has been done in the past,” San­ ders said. The school’s current staff members will be involved in conducting the new reading program. Sanders also reported that the middle school has received 13 new computers through the efforts of the Barry Intermediate School District and the time and efforts of individuals, teachers, and students who helped raise the needed funds. The computers will be used primarily by seventh and eighth grade students. However, fifth and sixth grade students will have access to them too. The board of education, at its meeting Monday, appointed Tom Byrum to serve as assistant elementary principal. He will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Carolyn Nycum who requested to return to classroom teaching. Byrum, formerly a Delton sixth grade teacher, will begin his new duties at the cod of this month. The board also recalled two teachers for the 1983-84 school year: Zoe Rasmussen, who will teach in the elementary school; and Paul Krajacic, middle school teacher. The board went into a closed session at Monday's meeting to discuss negotiations. Sanders said negotiations with the teachers’ unit are preceding at “an expected pace.” Negotiations are taking place with all groups after Aug. 16. MAIN OFFICE ANO DRIVE-IN —S KW1 AL located at 136 E. Slots St.. Hotting* OPEN Mon thru Thurs . 9 to4 30 p m . Fridays 9:00 to 6 00 p.m. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST ... in Dowling, off M-37 Phone 945-9561 SATURDAY,AUGUST 20 Flea Market... 10 to 4 Social... 12 to 4 Also... HOMEMADE PIE and CAKE! Would you like to hive a table at our Flea Market?? Coll Jeon Herbstreith ... 721-0351, or Wilma Strickland . 964-2069 An antique auto show at Charlton Park near Hastings highlights this weekend’s entertainment calender. The 14th annual show, which runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature 300 classic vehicles. The show is co-sponsored by the Battle Creek Chapter of the Veteran Motor Car Club of America. Cars, manufactured prior to 1959, expected to attend the show include Fords, Chevrolets, Pierce Arrows, Buicks, Auburns, and Cords. Each .car will b? displayed with the year, make, and owner’s name. Nearly 200 vendors will be on hand selling and swapping old car parts and flea market items. Admission to the show is $2 for adults, and 50 cents for children under 12. The antique auto show isn’t the only weekend activity the Barry County area can offer. The people of St. Francis Church in Orangeville are having their 24th Annual com Roast, Chicken Bar-B-Q dinner and bazaar on Saturday, Aug. 20th. The corn and chicken will be served bet­ ween the hours of 4 and 7 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children, and $1.25 for children five-years old and under. The Clarksville Ox Roast will be held Saturday, August 20. At 11 a.m. the parade starts its way down Main street. Following the parade, Main street will be blocked off and craft booths will be set up. Pony rides for the kids, art contests, a dunk tank, kids games, a white elephant auction and a $5,000 bole-in-one contest will also be featured at the roast. Dinner will De at 6 p.m. followed by two fast-pitch softball games at 7 p.m. and a dance from 9-12 p.m. At the Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling a homemade ice cream social and flea market will be held from 12-4 p.m. A flea market will be held proceeding the social from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thanks to you... It’s Working! Dozens of Hastings area youngsters ore enjoying the fun and many benefits of belonging to the Boy Scouts of America. The scouts have a wide variety of activities and projects that keep them busy throughout the year. They along with 11 other local agencies are funded by the Hostings Area Community Fund through your United Way donations. — ACROSS FROM TYDEN PARK — Phone 948-9286 Open Daily 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Friday til 8 p.m. �I The Hastings Banner - Thursday, August 11, 1983 - Page 10 SPORTING GOODS TENT CAMPER FOR SALE: 1977 Krown, 17 ft., good condition, $2,000. 9482268. AUCTIONS GARAGE SALES STAMM EQUIPMENT COMPANY PRE-HARVEST AUCTION SALE: Saturday, August 13. 1983, 9 a.m. Located at Wayland, Mich., west one block from US-131 Expressway (at the Wayland exit) to 12th Street (Service Road), then south half mile. 80 farm tractors, 800 pieces of farm machinery, 20 cars and trucks. Listing subject to change due to daily sales. Cash, check day of sale. We have one of the largest new and used tractor and equipment parts supplies in the Midwest. We have a complete line of new Goodyear tires (farm, auto, truck, and industrial). When in a jam, call Stamm for all your tire, parts, and machinery needs. Stamm Equipment Company, 3450 12th Street, Wayland, 49348. Next sale: Monday, August 22, 1983. Two retail FARM CENTER locations to serve you better: Lake Odessa, 374-8801; Wayland, 792-6204. Stamm's Tire Center, Cass City, 517-872-2127. NOW OPEN: complete radir *or service and engine machine shop. Cass City Grand Opening now underway. GARAGE SALE: Aug. 11 & 12, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Green couch, overstuffed chairs, two antique sewing machines, double bed, tables, stands, bikes, infant swing and changer, infants’ clothing and small boys’ and girls’ clothing, other misc. 1028 E. MiU St., Hastings. AUTOMOTIVE 1975CHEVY IMPALA: 4-dr., hardtop, V-8, air con­ ditioning, runs great, body rust, $500 firm. 94841431. 1979 MERCURY MARQUIS 4-DR.: Air, cruise, Road Handler, very nice condition, undercoated, $4,995 Phone 758-3232. FOR SALE: 1979 black Chevy 4 pickup, Cheyanne, with power steering and power brakes, AM-FM radio, cap, 62,000 miles. 945-5541, Hastings. 1978CHEVY IMPALA: Runs good, $2,000. 945-3030. FOR SALE: 1978 Dodge Omni 4-dr., 45,000 miles, power steering, power brakes, automatic, Goody jar radials, $2,100. 367-7873, Woodland. FOR SALE: 1979 Pontiac, low mileage, extra sharp, lots of extras, $5,400. 517-8520817. FOR SALE: 1978 Pontiac, excellent condition, $3,500. 517-852-0817. •74 CHEVY PICKUP. $500, sails, main, jib, Spinnaker, one bedroom 15 Colvin, 277 includes LR, with oak Stair­ case, formal DR, kitchen and 3 FAMILY YARD SALE: Aug. 10, 11 & 12, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Some furniture, baby clothes on up, lots of misc. South of Nashville off M-66, 2‘^ miles east on Cloverdale Rd. or south of M-79 two miles on Clark Rd., half mile east. .Vatch for signs. GARAGE SAlE: Baby clothes and supplies, toys, curtains, maternity clothes and much more. Aug. 11 & 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 6649 Woodland Rd., Woodland. GARAGE SALE: 170 Penny, behind Rutland Twp. Hall an Heath Rd., Aug. 12,9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Aug. 13,9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bunk beds, lamp shades, pictures, lots of clothing, children's books, adds and ends. Cod off with a cup of FREE iced tea. MOVING SALE: Aug. 9 thru 19th. Clothing of all sizes, dressers, twin beds, stereo, lamps, antique sewing machine, fuel oil tanks, deep well pump, ’71 Opel Cadet station wagon, and much more. 10099 Freeport Ave., one mile north of Freeport, 765-8741, BUI Elliot GARAGE SALE: Several families.Sat., Aug. 13 only! 9 a.m. until ? Nice clothing (most sizes), knick-knacks, Suds Saver, and many other items. 734 Washington Blvd., Lake Odessa MOVING SALE; 9-5 Tues, thru Fri. Everything priced cheap to go. 715 W. Clinton, Hastings. MULTI-FAMILY SALE: Fri., Aug. 19 & Sat., Aug. 20, 9-9. Appliances, lots of clothes and misc. items. 2437 W. State Rd., Hastings. LARGE YARD SALE: StartingFri., Aug. 12,9-9, till everything’s gone. Baby furniture, piano, year old dishwasher, large office desk, twin and double bed, Dodge truck with plow, some antiques, antique hay rake and baler, clocks, radio, gas and woodburning stove, sewing machine, 1950 Chrysler, 1950 sharp Ford pickup, large Coke cooler, registered half Arabian bay yearling stallion. Much, much more. 8957 Enzian, Delton. YARD SALE: August 11 & 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 430 N. Michigan, Hastings._______ GARAGE SALE, ONE DAY ONLY: Aug. 18, 9-5, 1103 Tupper Lake St., Lake Odessa, corner of Tupper Lake and Pearl St. Two furnace blowers, Robin CB (23 channel), porta-potti, True Temper weedeater, 3spetd Regina Elec­ tricbroom, tape recorder, clothes for men, women, girls and boys, toys and games. (Something for everyone.) Priced to sell. FARM EQUIPMENT JD PLOW 3-bottom old com sheller, lard press. 367-3246, Woodland. (8-18) FARM TRACTORS, com­ bines and equipment parts new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS. Stamm Equipment Company, U.S. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666; also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 3748801. FOR SALE FOR SALE: Large car-top luRKage carrier, new cost $150, used once, $50. Also, nearly new UHF TV antenna with cable, $25. 307-4140. (tfn) FOR’ SALE: Generator, 15,000 watt, 130 amps, great for farm. 868-6063. (8-18) USED LUMBER: 2x8, 2x10, 3x12; sheeting; beams; bricks; sheet metal. Mike, 891-8454. Caledonia. (8-25) FOR SALE: Used Whirlpool heavy-duty washer and dryer, good condition, $200 a set. 367-4109. ANTIQUE PLAYER PIANO: $1,200. Call after 7 p.m. weekdays or weekends anytime, 721-3461, Banfield. BROYHILL EARLY AMERICAN STYLE SOFA: Beautiful condition. Can be seen at 1318 N. Boltwood, Hastings._________________ FOR SALE: Guaranteed reconditioned batteries, $15 and up. Exchange. 945-9224. RCA VIDEO DISC... sales and rental. Over 300 titles in stock. Special rates for our Gold Star Disc Rental Club members. Music Center, 138 W. State, Hastings, 945-4284. WATKINS PRODUCTS: Call Shirley Norris, Hickory Corners, 671-5535. Need extra income? Sell Whtkins Products - home, work, etc. (tfn) REPOSSESSED SIGN! Nothing down! Take over payments $58 monthly. 4'x8* flashing arrow sign. New bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. Call FREE 1-800-626-7446, anytime. (8-11) HELP WANTED: Live in person to take care of elderly lady. Salary plus room and board. (616 ) 945-3650. (8-25) MUST SELL: Brand new set of encyclopedia, $850 new. will sell for $450. Phone 945 4156. (tfn) MOBILE, modular, and double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 8918457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) HELP WANTED CLUBHOUSE CASHIER and campground cleaning person needed. Two positions. Tyler Creek Recreation Area, Alto, 868-6751. HELP WANTED: Beautician with one year experience. 3748342 or 3743116. (8-18) HELP WANTED: Pleasant telephone salespeople. Call 948-2075 or stop at 101 W. State St., Suite 1. American Heritage Adv. HELP WANTED: Ex­ perienced waitress. Apply County Seat Lounge, 128 S. Jefferson, Hastings, between 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. TOYS SELL THEM­ SELVES: We need people to show them. Excellent pay, flexible hours. No deliveries or collecting. Free $300 kit Thru House of Lloyd Party Plan. Call 795-7133. Also booking parties. Guaranteed $40 free merchandise. (8-25) DIRECTOR OF NURSING We seek a career orient­ ed Registered Nurse with proven organizational tmd leadership skills to direct our overall Nurs­ ing program. This posi­ tion presents a fine op­ portunity to develop both your professional ■Bfid management potential in a fine 120 bed skilled Nursing Home. For immediate consideration, forward a letter or resume in con­ fidence or phone for interview appointment: James Wylie ADMINISTRATOR Ionia Manor 814 E. Lincoln Avenue lonio, Michigan 48846 (616)527-0080 MOBILE homes FOR SALE: 12'x46’ Villager mobile home, two bedrooms, furnished, very good con­ dition. 948-9181. 15 FT. BOAT, motor and trailer for sale. Also, Sim­ mons hide-a-bed. mobile home (45’xlO’). 795-9396, Middleville. BUY FACTORY DIRECT: Lightweight, fiberglass Scamp 13' and 16' travel trailers and new 19’ 5th wheel. Call now toll free 1800-346-4962 for free brochure and save! (8-11) FOR SALE: 84 ft. fiberglass GW Invader race boat, without motor, good con­ dition, $150. 945-9783. 50 HORSE EVINRUDE OUTBOARD MOTOR: Trade for 10 to 20 horse Johnson or Evinrude. 7213437, Banfield. NOTICES WANTED Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) WANTED: Toyota truck, 4x4 . 945-2738. (8-11) The regular monthly board meeting of the Barry County Mental Health Services will be held on Thursday, August 11, 1983 at 12:30 p.m. in the conference room. Any in­ terested person is invited to attend.______ HAVE ROOM in my home for private paid patient. Call 517-852-9105, Nashville. (818) PETS FOR SALE: Black lab puppies, $10. Phone 517-7260J75._______ FREE: Six kittens to give away. 948-2955. PRODUCE NATURE’S BEST SWEET: Four pound jar extract honey, $3.7575 N. Broadway, Freeport, 765-5408. (8-18) SERVICES jPIANO TUNING, repairing,’ rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9688. (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIMESTONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) WANTED: Carpenter work. No job too small. AU phases of carpenter work, pole barns. Licensed. Delton, 6232968 or 948-9286, Hastings. (818)_______________________ WANTED TO BUY: Chest of drawers, two or three wood bar stools, reasonable. 7653145.______________________ WANTED: Good used 29-40 hp. Mercury outboard, and baby bed, natural wood color. Both in good shape. 945-3635, Hastings. WANTED: Wooden shaft golf clubs. Phone 795-9379, Middleville. FARM ANIMALS FOR SALE: Three-year-old registered Polled Hereford bull. Phone 9488281. (8-11) Michigan’s unemployment rate takes large drop in July Michigan’s July jobless rate took an unexpected dop, falling by one and a half percentage points to 13.1 percent, according to statewide labor force estimates released today by S. Martin Taylor, director of the Michigan Employment Security Com­ mission. Taylor reported that the number of unemployed workers in the state declined by 73,000 in July from June’s total of 648.000 when the jobless rate was 14.6 percent. The current July estimates are also well below those of a year ago whan the July 1982 rate was 14.7 percent with 645,000 out of work. The July drop in unemployment mrks the fourth straight month that Michigan's jobless rate has declined. Since March the state’s jobless rate has tumbled by nearly four percentage points and the numbr of unemployed workers has dropped by 145,000. The state’s unemploymnt rate is also at its lowest level since November 1981 when the Lakewood Ed office hours told rate was 12 percent. Taylor said normally unemployment in­ creases in July but this year seasonal hiring gains in the construction and service in­ dustries and a decline in the state’s labor force helped account for the drop. The state’s work force slipped by 16,000 to 4,404,000 during the month as unsuccessful summer job seekers discontinued their search for jobs. Total employment climbed by 56,000 to 3,829,000. its highest levei since October 1961. The state’s seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate also fell to 13.1 percent from 15.2 percent in June. The decline meant there were 92,000 fewer jobless workers in the state as the total dropped to 569,000. The national seasonally adjusted July jobless rate fell to 9.5 percent from 10 per­ cent in June. The number of unemployed declined by 556,000 to total 10,590,000 in July. Thomapple Kellogg High School MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN HELP WANTED High school secretarial position open. Must type 45-50 wpm, accurately; shorthand or dictaphone helpfui. Basic responsibilities: attendance, ath­ letics, bookstore. If interested please contact the central administration office, Thomapple Kel­ logg Schools. The Dance Fit classes in Lakewood will start Sept. 12. To insure a place in a class you must pre-register. Registration will be on Aug. 17. Della will be in our office from 9 a.m. - 12 noon and 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. to help you enroll in a class. Our phone number is 3748897. Don’t forget, Aug. 17. Why not cut this reminder out. If you wish to go to dance fit classes in Clarksville, you can register with Jean at 693-2520 after Sept. 5. See you this fall! FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE... High School Office... 795-3394 . Eiperieiced Professional Coriwm Carrier Needs DRIVERS .. .for transporting bulk commodities primarily throughout the midwest. 1 ASH ) l)H I AND CON I HAL (S V H) Al ) ' I A l> (DANS WE OFFER • Mileage pay • Quality equipment and maintenance • Company paid benefits SOLAR SYSTEMS SOLAR SYSTEMS It SUPPLIES: Reduce your heating cost Call 945-3030. (9-1) WE REQUIRE • Minimum 23 years of age • Minimum 200,000 miles logged over the road tractor trailer experience • Recent irregular • oute experience • Excellent safety record LOST LOST: Set of keys, in front of Penney's, July 27. If found, return to Hastings City Police. FOR AN APPLICATION CALL ... Monday - Friday 1-800-558-5091 SCHNEIDER TANK LINES, INC. MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE: 1982 Honda motorcycle, V45 Sabre, like new condition, under 3,000 miles, best offer. 945-5438. (825) MENDING BASKET: Household and clothing alternations, new zippers & coat linings. Flexible hours, experienced and reasonable. Phone 945-9712. (tfn) FURNITURE REFINISHING A REPAIR: Free estimates, pick up and delivery. Mark Heidt, 7953850, Middleville. (8-11) HELP WANTED Friendly, intelligent person with neat ap­ pearance for part-time position to serve as receptionist, take payments, do cler­ ical work. Must work well with public. Typing abilities helpful. Cau... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Apply ot... Tri-Ad CATV 305 South Church Street, Hastings (Owners of Reminder & Bonner) (616)945-9554 SERVICE DIRECTORY LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING IRM.I.FNHF.E KS Mlcy. FRAMING • Coin Operated Machines Drop Off Laundry • Pressing • Dry Cleaning Service 607 S. Michigan, Hastings • rtklirT 945-4720 CUSTOM FRAMING BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dry Cleaning for ovar 30 yearn" FREE SERVICES 3211 Kcttpe, Itatiip Hmm 945-42C5 Offlt 7-5-31 Ea.-FriJUt 1-1:3$ LAWNMOWERS & CHAIN SAWS • • • • Mat Cutting Glass Cuttinn Stretching Mounting PHONE 945-5274 Corner of Jefferson and State Street DOWNTOWN HASTINGS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING FARRELL’S Heating & Cooling HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING V. INSTALLATION and SERVICE 802 E. GRAND 945-4020 HEALTH & FITNESS TOTAL FITNESS, INC. Confidential Personal Instruction on Exercise and Diet Cardiovascular & Physical Conditioning Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 "THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE 1105 W. Green St., Hastings RMRS: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to9 p.m Sot. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-08-18.pdf e843a52e86d7a8d32ffc7fc8d422b574 PDF Text Text August 18,1983 News-Wrap: Big Wheel plans to open department store here Cause unknown in camp death A cause of death has yet to be determined in the case of a 17-year-o!d camp counselor who unexpectedly collapsed and died while teaching children games at Camp Manitoulin, near Middleville, Thursday. Lisa Verbrugge, Forest Hill Ave.. SE, reportedly died in a camp lodge, while teaching children games from Micronesia, where’she had spent the summer as a counselor. Dr. Eldon Cassell, Pennock Hospital's pathologist, says that a preliminary autopsy failed to turn up a cause of death, and that it could be several more days before a final report. 1 Stolen cash register recovered A man fishing on the Thornapple River Monday discovered a cash register taken from the Riverbottom furniture and crafts store sometime over the weekend. Gordon Trick. Hastings deputy chief of police, says thieves bi Jce into the store sometime between 4 p.m. Saturday, when the store closed, and Monday morning, when the cash register turned up missing. He said the machine contained approximately $30 in change. Trick said the theft is under in­ vestigation. Big Wheel’s Otsego store, shown here, features a different decor than the decor which is being designed for Hostings. Company officials said the new design is not typical for discount stores. Board tables condemned house Members of the city’s Housing Board of Appeals Tuesday night tabled a decision to remove a condemned home until the homeowner can present a timetable and cost of repairs to the structure. The city condemned the house, located on E. Blair St., in 1978. However, it wasn’t until last May that the condemnation order came to the attention of the city when the home's owner, Mike Hawthorne, applied for a sewer line to be run to the structure. Hawthorne claims he was not aware that the house was condemned until last May. —■> ■ ■ »■»— i >■■■ i ii On July 11, the city council voted to act on the five-year-old condemnation. That gave Hawthorne 30 days to appeal, which he did not do. The council gave Hawthorne another chance to appeal the condemnation in an August meeting. Pat Coykendall, who lives across the street from the condemned property, was on hand, as were other neighbors, to speak against Hawthorne. . "I will not put $1.000 into a sewer for a house that is not liveable, and hasn’t been liveable for six years,” said Coykendall , Bernie Williams, another neighbor, told board members that the house has not had a front porch for several years, and that insulation sticks out from windows. "I’ve lived in that neigh­ borhood longer than most of you are years old...It was a good house, but it has gone downhill since Mike Hawthorne has owned it,” he said. Mary Lou Gray, third ward aider­ man, said the neighbors shouldn't have to be assessed for Hawthorne’s sewer line. “I seems to me that to assess the neighbors to run a sewer line to a condemned house is groosly unfair,” she said. She complained that •Hawthorne has not "denpnstrated good faith” in his promises to fix the home, adding "I think that after all this time, it's time to nail it down." •’Aesthetically, there is nothing wrong with the house,” Hawthorne told the board. He passed pictures around the room of other houses in the city which showed various stages of disrepair, including one of the city hall. Mike Payne. Hastings building in­ spector. said that if Hawthorne salvages the home, he must by law bring it up to new building standards. Six from county on industry council Six Barry County people have been named to the 30-member Private In­ dustry Council (PIC) set up in con­ junction with Calhoun and Branch counties to work with a new federal jobs program. The PIC will oversee the ad­ ministration. of the Jobs Training Partnership Act within the three counties. The new program replaces the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA' jobs program. Serving on the council will be Fredric Jacobs of J-Ad Graphics, Inc., Allen Jarvis of McDonald's restaurant, Norman Barlow of Barlow Gardens. Kenneth Radant of WBCH radio, Robert Miller of Hastings Area Schools. Harold Culhane of UAW Local 414, and Joan Foster of the City-County Econcynic Development Commission. Paul Kiel, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, said that the six people had been certified by the state as council members. by Robert J. Johnston Fisher Big Wheel, a 70-store, three-state discount department store chain, has taken an option on land at the corner of Code Road and M-37, M-43 with plans to construct a 43,500 sq. ft. store on the site. Rusty Graber, real estate manager for the firm, said they hope the store can open in February or March. "We're a lot like a K-Mart store except that we don’t have any snack bar or automotive repair," Graber explained. He said that final surveys of the site are being completed and company represen­ tatives will present plans to Rutland Township on Sept. 6. Township Supervisor Forest Foley said that he has been in discussions with the company for several months. Graber said thatifallof the permits can be obtained in time, he expects construction to begin within six weeks. He said that a general contractor would be brought in, but subcontractor bidding would take place locally. Big Wheel has 14 stores in Michigan, the closest one at Otsego. Graber said that a new decor package is being designed for the store in Hastings and a store planned for Three Rivers. "The decor package is upgraded,” he said. "It is not typical among discount stores." He said the store would employ ap­ proximately 45 people, with about one-third as part-time, one-third as regular part-time and one-third full time The Hastings "We re building just our store,” Graber continued. "This is not a group effort. We’re strictly buying the land for our store.” The site of the new store had been the location of a mall proposed in 1979 by a Grand Rapids developer. Those plans fell through after the city tried to annex the property and a lengthy court battle ensued. Rutland Township finally won the case and the land remained as township property. Graber said that his company has taken an option on five acres of land that fronts on Cook Road and is bordered by the state rightof-way along M-37, M-43. The entrance to the new store will be off of Cook Road, across from Fish Hatchery Park. Fisher Big Wheel, headquartered in New Castle, Pa., has been in business as a dry goods company since 1913 operating Fisher Bros, clothing stores. The firs? Big Wheel was opened in Moundsville, W. Va. in 1962, Graber said. Today, the company operates 70 Big Wheel stores in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania and one Fisher Bros, store in Altoona, Pa. Michael Trahan, chairman of the CityCounty Economic Development Com­ mission, said Wednesday that he was unaware of Big Wheel's plans to develop near Hastings. He said that he hoped the local governments would cooperate to bring the project to conclusion. "We are willing to work for community betterment," Trahan said. "We’d like to be able to work together with the city and township to see that this type of thing is able to go through People should be looking at the community jobs base instead of who is going to gain what." Trahan added lhat the addition of a discount department store to the retail community could work well to encourage people to stay in the community to do their shopping and, thus, would help the overall economic base to grow. (Conllnued.oagen) Headlines this week: • Thomapple River Is clean, DNR says...Page 2 • Park chairman reviews first months...Page 11 • Tainted wells found; tests sought...Page 1 Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Vol. 128, No. 33 Pat Gilmore, longtime Hastings jeweler, dies Patrick J. Gilmore, 55, a Hastings jeweler for three decades, died at 5:15 a.m. Wed­ nesday at Provincial House after a lengthy illness. Gilmore, of 3215 Ragla Rd., Hastings, opened Gilmore Jewelers on North Michigan Avenue in 1954. In 1963, the business was moved into a modern storebuilding at the corner of State and Jefferson streets. Bom on Feb. 22,1928 in Chicago, the son of Michael and Anna (Nee) Gilmore, he moved to Vermontville in 1934. He graduated from Vermontville High School in 1947 and served in the U.S. Air Force for three years, as an electronics instructor. Gilmore graduated from the Elgin Watch College in Elgin, Hl. before coming to Hastings to work for Chester Hodges. He married the former Norma Hammond in 1949. That marriage ended in divorce. He married the former Mary Carpenter on Aug. 5, 1978. He was a 25 year member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club and a member of the Hastings Baptist Church. He had previously been active in the March of Dimes and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. He also had been an avid bowler. He is survived by his wife, Mary; one son, Michael Gilmore of Battle Creek; three daughters, Mrs. Timothy (Marda) GilmoreBureau of Kalamazoo; Sharon of Dowling; and Mrs. Christopher (Teresa) Pash of Seattle, Wash; four step-sons, Dannel Carpenter of East Lansing; Thomas Car­ penter of North Hollywood, Calif; Bradley Carpenter of Woodland; Bruce Carpenter of Grand Rapids; two step-daughters, Julia Carpenter of Traverse City and Mrs. Michael I Kathy) Finney of Oklahoma City, Okla.; his mother, Mrs Anna Sylvester of Hastings; one grandchild and nine step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Hastings First Baptist Church at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 20 with Pastor Lester DeGroot and Pastor Kenneth Garner officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home. Thursday, August 18,1983 DNR requests groundwater study after chemicals found in local industry well hv Kan byKenReibel The Department of Natural Resources has reques’ed Flexfab, Inc. to conduct ground­ water studies after tests showed con­ tamination in two of the company's wells, and in that of a neighbor. However, public health officials caution that the source or extent of the pollution hinges on the outcome of the test, and one official says “We're not in a position to point our fingers at anybody." The neighbor, Helen Leszczynski, says she is currently under doctor's orders not to drink her well water because tests show it to be contaminated with chloronated hydrocarbons. Leszu ynski, of Heath Rd., says she takes nine pills a day for a number of ailments, including epilepsy. She says her physician, Dr. Steven Wildern, of Hastings, told her to drink distilled water last fall, shortly after routine tests of area weUs conducted by the Barry-Eaton Health Dept, in October, 1982, revealed traces of 1-1-1 trichloroethane, and 1-2 dichloroethane in her well. Both chemicals are commonly used in industry as cleaning solvents and degreasers. In a letter to Flexfab, Inc., dated May 31, Galen Kilmer, Plainwell District supervisor of the groundwater quality division of the DNR, wrote “I am requesting that you evaluate your operation and remove the source of 1-1-1 trichloroethane, and 1-2 dichloroethane." Kilmer also asked Flexfab to submit "a study plan and timetable to perform a hydrogeological evaluation to determine the vertical and horizontal extent of con­ tamination, resulting from your past operations." Kilmer says he has yet to receive a reply from Flexfab, but adds ‘‘I have reason to believe thay’ve addressed the problems, and are working toward a solution." He said tests conducted last April on Flexfab showed 1-1-1 trichloroethane in concentrations of 220 parts per billion were found in the company's dosing chamber. 4-H, FFA hold annual appreciation banquet A full house of 4-H and FFA families at­ tended the 16th 4-H Livestock Appreciation Banquet to show their gratitude to the multitude of businesses that purchased livestock during the recent Barry County Free Fair. Almost 300 FFA and 4-H members, their families and buyers attended the smorgasbord dinner and ceremony, held at the Community Building, which honored the buyers of livestock for 1983. A total of 76 businesses or organizations purchased livestock this year. Ron Stevens was master of cerem-nies for the program, which lasted near.y three hours. Entertainment was provided by Harmony House, a singing quartet made up of Dean Burrell, Roger Lewis. Dorn Burrell and Dick Smith. The foursome is sponsored Hastings, Michigan Price 20c by Vigortone Ag products. The banquet was organized by the Livestock Developmental Committee. The chairman of that committee, Diane Frost, said the banquet was a success. She also appreciates the buyers cooperation. “The 4-H market livestock members and the 4-H youth program would like to thank the buyers of livestock.” said Frost. "Your continued support and interest has made the 4-H livestock sale one of the best ever. Frost doesn't downplay the effect of the livestock on the 4-H youth. "The project provides youth with an op­ portunity to learn responsibilities and economics while also learning to raise their animal. "We hope the area businesses continue to support the livestock project." which holds the septic tank’s effluent until it is pumped to a higher level. Kilmer also found contamination in a seepage pond at the Barry County Road Commission garage. Kilmer says tests revealed "a very low concentration" of several hydrocarbons there. He says that a letter was also sent to the road commission asking them to evaluate the extent of the problem, • but did not request a hydrogeological study from the county. Willard Pierce, co-owner of Flexfab, says every request that has been made by the state "has been answered promptly and positively: If we are doing something wrong that we don’t know about, we want to fix it immediately." He says the company’s consulting firm will present a plan to the company next week for studying the extent of groundwater con­ tamination. Pierce says that his company has taken numerous steps to insure against ground­ water contamination since the initial pollution was discovered last year. Those steps include giving employees "very strong instructions” not to dump any chemical down a company drain. "We have posted signs on every dump station...that you do not dump chemicals anyplace,” says Pierce "We have since that time purchased separate collection stations, and placed them throughout the plant," says Pierce. He says Flexfab defines chemicals as anything that isn’tdrinking water. "If it isn’t drinking water, then don't dump the stuff anywhere." says Pierce. Flexfab has also tested its wells every three months since May. Up until that time, the testing was done every six months, says Pierce. Pierce says his company did not use either of the two chemicals in question at the time the contamination was discovered last year, but have since switched to using 1-1-1 trichloroethane “in necessary quantities" as a cleaning solvent, on the advice of the company’s consulting firm. "The consulting firm said 1-1-1 trichloroethane was a lot safer to use than what we had been using, which was methylene chloride," says Pierce. Don Keech, chief of the groundwater quality control section of the Michigan Dept, of Public Health, says the Michigan DNR ordered Flexfab to conduct hydrogeological studies, but emphasizes that the DPH "can’t be positive that Flexfab is a source" of the contamination. "We are not in a position to point our fingers at anybody until the completion of hydrogeological studies," says Keech. Keech says that the chemicals were found in each well at concentrations of 10 to 12 parts per billion. "We feel that at these levels, and with these specific hydrocarbons, there aren't any side effects," says Keech. He adds that the Environmental Protection Agency currently has no limit on either hydrocarbon. Dave Wade, a toxicologist for the Michigan Department of Public Health, says the levels "don't represent anything dangerous," but says there is no way of telling if the levels would stay low, or if other chemicals could find their way into the wells. "We may have to conduct a test every week or so to keep levels up to date...We handle these cases from a very conservative standpoint. There may be other chemicals leaching that way,” says Wade. Wade says he agrees with Mrs. Leszczynski's doctors’s decision to have her drink distilled water, explaining "It eliminates all the variables." He says that should Mrs. Lesaczynskfs health change later, doctors "Won’t have to rule out the well water later,” as a possible reason. Man kills 61/2-ft. boa constrictor on county road Hop Shellenbarger, 644 Martin Rd., thought it was a piece of an old tire, lying on Vedder Rd., near his home. The old tire turned out to be o 6%-ft. boa constrictor, which has apparently been wandering the fields ever since escaping from its owner on Brovyp Rd., one mile due south from where it was seen. Shellenbarger used his truck to pin the reptile to the roadside, then killed it with an iron bar. "I didn't know what it was. said Shellenbarger. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. August 18. 1983, Page 2 School officials answer millage questions at Chamber Forum Water pollution in the Thornapple River is quite negligible say representatives from the city of Hastings and the Department of Natural Resources. However, plenty of cement slabs like the one p>ctured here can be found along the banks as well as barrels and other discarded junk. (Bonner photo) Thornapple River is clean says city, DNR representatives by Sieve Vedder Klovanich ngrees with Carr’s assessment of the quality of the river. He says that over the years the city has tried — but admittingly not always succeeded — in keeping the river clean. He said when the city does make a mistake, ittriestorectifyitinahurry. "Over the years we’ve had construction projects for the river and we’ve always tried to get permits for that work," he said. Galen Kilmer, groundwater quality supervisor for the DNR, believes that most municipalities have made excellent progress in the last 10 years in water quality control. He said there are currently no pollution charges pending against any businesses in Barry County. “None of the businesses have had any discharge of cooling waters or processed wastes into the river,” he said. "I think the situation in the river is a very positive thing." Kilmer said he is very impressed with the Hastings wastewater treatment plant and the monitoring of the river that it does. One example of some type of pollution that is seeping into the Thornapple can be found from a floor drain from a wash rack that empties into the river from Editinaw Ser­ vice on North Michigan. Owner Jack Echtinaw says the drain, due to urging from the DNR, is "in the process of being fixed." The banks may be littered with empty barrels, abandoned refrigerators, or large cement slabs, but when the quality of the water is mentioned, it appears the Thor­ napple River is holding its c-.m. Both Mike Klovanich, director of public works for the city of Hastings, and Gaylcn Kilmer, groundwater quality supervisor for the DNR, agree that the Thornapple River is mostly free cf any type of pollution. Butch Carr, of the Hastings wastewater treatment plant, said the water is tested in three places with the results recorded in a “data bank." Tests to measure the dissolved oxygen and suspended solid waste levels, as well as temperature and the water’s phosphorus level are conducted at the Center Road Bridge, the Michigan Avenue Bridge and the Airport Bridge. Carr is ad am ent about the test results. “In my opinion the river is in good shape," he said. “We think it is in real fine shape. The water quality is good.” Carr said if there was any type of in­ dustrial wastes being dumped into the river, the test results would show it. He said the businesses located along the river have made a point to cooperate with pollution regulations. "1 fed we have a good rapport with them,” said Carr of the businesses. “They work with us and we work with them very well. "If anything goes wrong, if something is dumped into the river that shouldn’t be there, they 11 call us in minutes." Banner OPINION... Saying “THANKS” by Steve Horton The topic of school millage, in particular the upcoming election next month, drew a good-sized crowd to the Hastings Chamber of Commerce's Open Forum luncheon Tuesday. Superintendent Carl Schoessel, Director of Educational Services Dr. Earl Newman. Director of Operational Services Robert Miller, members of the school board, and members of the millage steering committee were on hand to answer questions concerning the two millage proposals — 2.4305 mills for four years, designed to restore and create new programs, and 2.6728 mills for four years, designed to hire additional teachers to reduce the teacher-pupil ratio to25.1 — from the two dozen plus in attendance. Schoessel led off the fourm, explaining that there were three motives behind the first millage proposal. “We tried to identify the district’s educational needs," he explained. “We wanted to do what was best for meeting those needs while also providing provisions to protect the taxpayers* investments: the buildings, buses, and so on. Secondly, we tried to bring back some of the things that have been lost, but we did not just want a millage restoration. We also tried to identify current and future needs and to provide for them. “Third," he continued. "We tried to come up with a proposal that gave the district a period of financial stablity which is the reason for the four year request.” Part of the proposal would put three counselors at the high school and junior high. Currently there are none. Asked why the administration did not return that staff to its former number of seven, Schoessel said they "did not feel it was prudent to restore that program totally". "There’s not one thing in it (the millage proposal) that’s restored totally,” he added. On the question of "the importance of accreditation", Dr. Newman noted that the accrediting agency North Central requires library and counseling services. "If the district does not restore those services this fall, we would be puton probation,” he noted. “If by the end of the year, we’re still without those services we will lose accreditation." Newman also noted that acreditation requirements give standards to build a school program arotmd. "I would ask 'if not these standards’ to judge a program on, then what standards do we use’,” he said to the audience. On a question about the proposed computer program, Schoessel said the dollar amount would be $17-to-$ 18,000 which would take care of hardware and any software needed, as well as a staff person. Questioned on last year’s “Letter of Waiver" agreement that requirts the board to seek the second millage proposal and use the money (if approved) to hire enough extra teachers until a student ratio of 25.1-to-l is reached, Schoessel said the administration has started a dialogue with the leadership of the Hastings Education Association on the subiert Livestock folks do an excellent job There are few ways to say thank you that are better than taking a person out to dinner. Monday evMng, the folks involved with the 4-H Livestock Auction at the Barry County Free Fair did a splendid job of saying thanks to the buyers by hosting what has become one of the county’s biggest banquets. The efforts that go into the banquet tell a lot about the people and the importance they place on saying thank you. Just preparing the food for the 300 people who attended the dinner is an enormouk task A crew of expert cooks goes to work early in the day to barbeque the meat — beef, pork and lamb. Goat salami and fried rabbit are prepared earlier. Every family involved in the auction brings along a vegetable, salad and dessert to add to the meal offering the buyers a delicious variety of choices that is un­ matched at any restaurant. When they sit down to eat, buyers and sellers have an opportunity to meet faceto-face. It is a chance for the people in business who buy at the auction to learn more about the farming community and to talk over the problems and prospects for the future. Young 4-Her’s get a chance to learn a little more about the business world and its leaders. They find out that people in business are not much different from the other people they know. And. they learn a bit about the other side of the farming story — that farming isn’t just growing food, it’s also providing the tools and marketing system that support the farms. The parents of the youngsters are really the driving force behind the entire event. Not only have they invested time, patience and usually money into an ex­ tensive 4-H project, they also understand that saying thanks in a big way to the buyers is the best possible means of ensuring the success of the auction for another year. From a marketing standpoint, the buyers banquet makes good common sense. The success of the auction and the banquet offers a lesson to all of us. We should remember to say thank you to the people who support us and to those whose efforts on our behalf make our own endeavors worthwhile. —o— Just as we were discussing in our office why Barry County hasn't seen much of our U.S. Congressmen this year, we got a call from Rep. Harold Sawyer’s office asking if he could meet with us next month. We set up an interview with the congressman and are now looking at the issues we’d like to address. If you have a subject you’d like us to raise in the interview, give us a call or write us a letter this week and we’ll be more than happy to consider your question. X Banner . tu the loUieill al Cowni, S,n<» UM Send Form P.S. 3579 -o P.O. Box B (usps Q? ( 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B, Hastings. Ml 49058 Published byl-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at 4 Hastings Michigan 49058 Volume 128. No. 33 — Thursday, August 18. 1983 Subscription Rates. 510 pei year in Barry Count/ $12 p-.-i year in adjoining counties; and *13.50 per year elsewhere "What the outcome of that will be is a matter of speculation." he said. “I don’t know if this proposal will always be on the ballot i when ever a millage increase is sought) if it isn't approved this time by voters." Schoessel later explained the contract extension reached with the teacher’s association earlier this year. “The teaches had a three-year contract with the board which was entering it’s third year." he said. “That agreement called for a 9.5 percent pay increase. At that time (the first of this year) it looked like that increase would break the district s (financial) back. "The board and administration were anxious to lower that amount,” he added. "The teachers agreed to lower the increase to 4.3 percent, but they wanted some assurance that there'd be some security. They wanted an extension for two years which would give them a 4.3 percent increase the second year and an 4.3-to-6 percent, based on the cost of living, the following year.” Dr. Earl Newman, Director of Educational Services (foreground), and Superintendent Carl Schoessel were at the Hastings Chamber of Commerces Open Forum Tuesday to answer questions from the audience on the upcoming school millage election. Kellogg grant will bring music here Hastings students will benefit from a $148,002 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to the Grand Rapids Symphony. The grant will pay for a three-year educational program called, “The Symphony Brings the World to Your School." Beginning this fall, secondary school students will be given special exposure to the art of music. The four-fold program includes topics for classroom discussion, research, or performance; coaching sessions by professional musicians; classroom presentations by musicians; and an actual concert performed by the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra. The program will have a multiple discipline approach. For example, students in social studies and world history will study cultural and national influences on music and composers; English classes will reasearch and write about a range of topics involving music; students in government wil learn the role government plays in support for the musical arts; and language classes will explore the in­ ternational bond represented by music in its varied forms. The various activities will show that composers are a productof.and reflect, their cultural backgrounds, Wallson G. Knack, orchestra president, said. The program will emphasize, too, that music is an international language. Other schools involved are all five Grand Rapids middle schools; East Kentwood High School; and the Wyoming and Mt. Pleasant secondary schools. Banner commended To the Editor: I would like to commend the staff at The Banner for all the fine work they are doing. Service to the community is many times given with nothing asked in return. I also appreciate the positive approach that is promoted in The Banner. You should all be proud of your fine journalism as well as the many services that you provide to Barry County. PUBLIC OPINION by Ken Relbel What have you been doing all summer? Don Rewa Volunteer Services Supervisor Barry County Dept, of Social Services Adult ed praised Man sentenced to 10 yrs for offense Kevin Thomas Kidder, 27, 5450 Engle Rd., Middleville, received 10 months in jail and five years probation Friday for second degree criminal sexual conduct. According to court records, Kidder “did engage in sexual contact" with a 13-year-old Irving Township girl. Juafc<> Hudson E. Deming further ordered Kidder to pay court costs of $750, to attend psychological counselling, and to avoid contact with any female under 18 years of age without an adult present Kidder was also ordered to serve 800 hours of community service. In other court proceedings: Donald B. Sexton. 70, 1500 Barger Rd., Nashville, pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of second degree criminal sexual conduct. Sentencing for Sexton is scheduled for Sept. 9 at 8:30 a.m. Russell W. Kling, Jr.. 17. 420 W. Bond St., was four months in the Barry County Jail, and four years probation, for the November. 1982 break-in of an unoccupied building on N. Hanover St. Kling was further ordered to pay $200 in fines and costs, and $388 in restitution, and to seek and maintain gainful employment A Sept. 9 sentencing is set in the case of Lewis Martin Weyerman. 20, 419 E. Green St., who pleaded guilty to two counts of breaking and entering of a building with intent to commit a felony. Weyerman is accused of the May burglary of Summit Steel Corp, on E. Railroad St. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. To the Editor: This letter was received by the Hastings Adult Education office from one of our 1983 graduates. "To the Adult Education staff and teachers . . Tonight when I receive my diploma I will be thinking of all of you with the deepest respect, admiration and gratitude for all the help, encouragement, warmth and un­ derstanding you have given to me. "When I first started school it was with a deep-seeded hostility because I had been told that ‘I had to go' by the Dept, of Social Services and, to my knowledge, most adults don’t like to be told that they have to do anything. But eventually, as time went by and I got further into the program, I began to actually enjoy going to school which was a surprise to me. “The next surprise came when I realized thallhe subjects I had done so poorly with as a child (mostly D's and E’s because of lack of interest and a lousy attitude, I could excel in (with A's) and found interesting. The teachers and adult education staff gave me the incentive and desire to go to school and absorb as much education as possible and I loved every minute of it. "I found out that I am a worthwhile person, that I can do something with my life and develop a sense of pride, self-esteem, and enough self-confidence that my education isn't going to stop with my high school diploma. I'm taking the adult education program with me to college next fall. "To sum this up and hopefully without sounding loo repetitious. 1 would just like to say Thanks' to Betty for the compassion and wisdom: Mary, Marie, and Rita for their humor and cheerfulness, and Sam Marfia and Kathy Oliver and the other teachers for being the best teachers I've ever had. Ann Marie Phillips Sherry Whitaker Mark Wright Jody Klinger Tadd Wattles Christin Harrington • QUESTION • Now as I was young and easy under the apple boughs About the lilting house and happy as the grass was green So wrote the late Welsh poet Dylan Thomas in "Fern Hill”, a poem about youth and the passing of time. For many, summertime brings to memory an easier, happier time. But how many of us grown ups truly remember what it was like back then? With only a few short weeks until the start of lhe 1983-84 school year, we asked young people what they did this summer, and what they thought of returning to school. Dan Laverty Chris Youngs Mark Wright. 8. Hastings: “Sitting around and playing in the dirt." Mark isn't looking forward to sch(~l. Dan Laverty, 12, Vermontville: "I went to . 4-H camp and just got back. I’m going to my cousin's house next week to go to Cedar Point...We went to Mackinaw, and Hartwick Pines, and I showed my ram and my rabbits at the fair." Dan says he's not looking for­ ward to school in September. Jody Klinger, Delton, says she has enjoyed a lot of summer fun including "swimming, going up north, laying in the sun, and babysitting. Yes. I'm looking forward to going back to school to see my friends and have a good time." Hastings Adult Ed graduate Donors thanked To the Editor: A big “thanks" to all who gave blood at the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs Blood Drive August 11 at lhe Leas on Sharpe Hall. Those receiving pins were: one gallon. Gayle Marsh. Kathleen Hecker and Larry’ Smith; two gallon. David Wren and Terry' Randall; four gallon. Elaine Hunter and Rev. Willard Curtis; five gallon. Roy Carlson; and six gallon. Eleanor Luedke Thanks lo the Presbyterian Church for the space. McDonalds for the orange juice, the volunteers and nurses. Dr. Dale McNinch in emergency at Pennock Hospital, the am­ bulance for standing by. and the two clubs for the cookies Margaret Keeler Karen White Ann Marie Phillips, Delton, said the summer has been a busy one for her too. "I've done all the things my big sister did (see above) except go to computer camp. But. I went to Brownie Day Camp. Ann Marie also said she especially enjoyed her birthday parties this month. Her celebrations included a special one with friends and a trip to Grand Rapids to the Roaring '20s and Amies Fun I^ind. The next day, there were pony cart rides with her friends and a family celebration with her mom The following weekend included a birthday pizza party with her dad and grandparents in the Detroit area. "I'm sort of’ anxious to return to school I want to see my friends but I like the sum­ mer." Sherry Whitaker. Delton, said the summer has been great. "I've enjoyed swimming, softball, babysitting, and going shopping Yes, I'm anxious to go back to school to see all my friends." Tadd Wattles, 9. Hastings: "We have a store so we do errands for our parents, and find things to do. I'rn kind of anxious to go back to school." Tadd will be attending fourth grade at Central School. Christin Harrington. 8. Delton: "I went to Florida with my cousins on a plane, and we went to Boston with my family...I went to bird camp at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, a.id on the las’, night we camped out and unfortunately it rained." Christin looks forward to school. Chris Youngs, 9. Hastings: "Playing ball, spending some time, going on vacations, things like that . We've been camping up at Indian River ..It was definitely better than the last summer." Are you looking forward lo going back to school? "Wellll...yes and no. Sometimes, it gets boring. Like on rainy days, sometimes all you get on TV is soap operas And school, that never happens because you're always al school." �The Hastings Banner Thursday. August 18. 1983. Page 3 what’s cookin euui . . By Steve Vedder This Week Featuring... v— Rose Smith Tuttles to observe 50th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs Eldon Tuttle of Lacey will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 p.m. tu 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28, at their home. 10500 N. Case Rd. The open house is being hosted by their children and families: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tuttle of Howell and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Tuttle of Battle Creek. Eldon Tuttle and Hazel Tompkins were united in marriage on September 1. 1933, by Rev. Thomas Davies, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Angola, Ind. Mr. Tuttle worked for Wilcox Rich, Cooper-Barry exchange wedding vows Steve and Dan Cooper and Clint and Vicki Barry announce the marriage of their parents. Loretta Lee Cooper to Lawrence D. Barry, on March 26, 1983. Bustances to celebrate 25th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Bustance of Hastings will celebrate their 25th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 27, with an open house at Local 414 Union Hall on E. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The open house is being hosted by their sons: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bustance of Nashville, and Gary and David of Hastings. They also have two grandchildren. Clifford Bustance and the former Karen Neil were united in marriage on August 16, 1958 at the Presbyterian Church in Hastings. The couple will welcome all family and friends. Your friendship throughout the years and your presence on this special day are the only gift desired. Friends are invited to share in a celebration of that .narriage at a potluck open house wedding reception on Saturday. Aug. 20 at 12 noon. Dinner will be at 1 p.m. at 3805 E. State Rd., Hastings. Erbs to observe 25th anniversary Carl and Janet Erb will celebrate their 25th anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 28. An open house will be given in their honor at the Wesleyan Campground Dining Hall on Campground Road in Hastings. The event will be hosted by their children: Mr. and Mrs. Colin Erb of Hastings and Miss Dee Lynn and Miss Rachelle Erb, both of Freeport. The couple request no gifts, please. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the celebration from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. f Leiter-Echtinaw engagement told Hinkens to celebrate 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. William Leiter of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen Marie, to Laurie Alan Echtinaw of Hastings. Karen graduated from Hastings High School i 3 1977 and will receive her BS degree from Grand Valley State College in May of 1984. She is presently employed by Climbing Tree Learning Center in Grand Rapids. Laurie is a 1972 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by Viking Corp. A September wedding is planned. Chuck and Lois Hinken of Dowling will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on August 21. 1983. Their children will host an open house in celebration of the event from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on August 21 at 1244 Cottage Road, Clear Lake. Dowling. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. The couple request no gifts. Sissons to observe 50th anniversary Taccolini-Groos to be married Mildred (Sinclair) Freese to observe 80th birthday Mildred C. Sinclair Freese will be honored at an open house on Sunday, Aug. 21, to celebrate her 80th birthday. The event will be hosted by her sons: Duane. Edsel, and Norval, and their families, at the Edsel Sinclair home on 7252 Bedford Rd., from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. No gifts, please. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Taccolini of Marquette announce the engagement of their daughter. Jeanne Michele, to Frederic Litchfield Groos, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Groos of Hastings. Miss Taccolini graduated from Marquette Senior High School in 1976 and is a 1979 graduate of Northern Michigan University. Her fiance graduated from Hastings High School in 1976 and from Dartmouth College in 1980. Both are fourth-year medical students at Wayne State University Medical School in Detroit. An October 8 wedding is planned. Wilcoxs to celebrate 60th anniversary Lloyd and Elizabeth Wilcox will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary their family and friends. Their address is 222 S. Main St.. Nashville. MI 49073. on Aug. 29. They would enjoy hearing from DDSs, DM Ds. DCs, DVMs, JDs, MDs Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you’d like to discuss our unique program 891*1136CALEDONIA ...OR 451-3144 GRAND RAPIDS presently Eaton’s, for several years and was self-employed for the past years, before his retirement in 1973. Mrs. Tuttle was employed for 39 years as an inspector for Kellogg Company. He is a 35-year member of the United Commercial Travelers and both are past senior counselors of the same organization. They are also members of the Michigan Centennial Farm Association and she is a member of Kellogg's 25 Year Club. There are five grandchildren and one great • grandchild. Friends and relatives are in­ vited for the celebration. Your presence is the only gift desired. V 7/7; 1M Victor and Merle Sisson will celebrate their 50th Anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 28. An Opv-n House will be held in their honor at Grace Wesleyan Church Fellowship Hall, from 2 to 5 p.m. The couple will be renewing their wedding vows at three o'clock. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. No gifts, please. The event is being hosted by the Sisson’s children, grandchildren and great­ grandchildren. Lake Odessa class holds 60th reunion The class of 1923 from Lake Odessa High School, held its 60th reunion at Cunningham Acres on Saturday Aug. 13. Those attending were Lucy (Austin) Classic and Stuart Kussmaul of Woodland. Gaylia (Van Houten) Rathburn. Dortha iDarby) Clum, Rowland Curtis, Hildred i Tasker» Clum of Lake Odessa, Gertrude . Kauffman» Van Houten of Hastings, Mabel Huftilc. Thera Haight. Naomi (Leak) Gattner, Velma (Sprague1 Skinner, all from Lansing, and Bernice (Schiedt) Galloway from Ionia. There were also letters read from Dorothy (Carpenter) Tasker of Grand Rapids. Edith (Raloff) Tchida of Indiana, and Ethel (Voorhis) Johnson. Others attending were Victor Clum. Audrey Kussmaul and Fannie Curtis. FAST Repair Service • Engraving JK™' JXX., HODGES JEWELRY • Watch Repair Your Full Service Repair Center 122 W. State St. Hastings Ph. 945-2963 Episcopal Church names new rector The Rev. G. Wayne Smith, 28, has accepted the call to be rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Parish in Hastings. His institution will occur on Sept. 28 and his first Sunday at Emmanuel will be Oct. 2. Rev Smith received a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University in religion and Greek in 1975. He received a master’s degree in church and state studies from Baylor in 1978. Rev Smith received his master of divinity from Nashotah House in Wisconsin, an Episcopal seminary. A native of Texas, he has been vicar of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Brownfield. Tex. and curate at St. Christopher s in Lubbock, Tex. His wife. Debra, has been teaching in the English Literature Department at Texas Tech University. Marriage Licenses: Timothy Otis. 21, Shelbyville and Brenda DeKarn. 18. Caledonia. David Hauschild. 22. Hastings and Claire Sorby, 20. Hastings. Thomas Montes. 18. Delton and Yvonne Roach. 18. Shelbyville. Danny Davis. 20. Hastings and Brenda Hester, 19. Hastings. Robert Still. Jr.. 20, Hastings and Mary Lawrence. 18, Hastings. Andrew Lustey, 25. Nashville and Sheila Warner. 21. Nashville. Kevin Newton. 19, Hastings and Sandra Davis. 18. Hastings. Dale Cook. 30. Middleville and Doris Cook. "6. Hastings. Lester Monica. 82. Delton and Hazel Felder. 76. Hastings. Phillip Bolthouse. 21, Hastings and Lisa Campbell. 19. Hastings. Douglas MacKenzie. 20. Woodland and Diane Cowley. 20. Lake Odessa. Craig Funk. 22. Delton and Judith Hoeksema, 21. Grandville. Kenneth Wittenbach. 22, Lowell and Kimberly Oosterhouse. 20. Caledonia. Larry Thomas. 23. Nashville and April Mahon, lu. Nashville. Danny Echtinaw. 36. Nashville and Valorie Merrill. 33. Woodland. Michael Davis, 18. Hastings and Teresa Gamble. 19. Hastings Rose Smith of Hastings is shown here mixing up some chilii for son Larry and daughter Tammy. Rose's recipe earned her third place in the recent WCUZ Chili Bakeoff, held at an amphitheater in Grand Rapids. She competed against some 20 other contestants. There are two hard and fast rules a master chef should keep in mind when making chili. The first is that everybody has their own particular way of making chili, and number two, chili always seems to taste better the second day. Rose Smith of Hastings at least follows one of those rules. Using her own personal recipe but con­ cocting the chili the morning of the contest. Mrs. Smith recently placed third in the WCUZ Chili Bakeoff held recently at the amphitheater in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Smith’s mixture outlasted some 20 other contestants in the great chili bake-off. Her prize for taking third was a set of chili bowls. Close to 200 spectators, many drucling their way through the contest during their lunch hours, witnessed the event. In addition, two television stations had crews on the scene recording the annual event. Mrs. Smith's reaction to notching the third place? “Oh, it was real nice,” she said. "I was excited." Mrs. Smith said she and her husband Larry saw the contest on television last year and determined then they would enter it when the lime came this year. “We thought it looked kind of interesting." she said. Because .he recipe for the chili calls for using melted cheese, Mrs. Smith said she had to make the chili the morning of the event. "By the second day the cheese would be gummed to the pan.’’ said Rose. Mrs. Smith admitted she doesn’t remember where she found the recipe for the chili. It is not, she said, an old traditional family recipe. “I found it quite a while ago. maybe in a magazine." said Rose. “It didn’t call for adding cheese, but Larry thought it would be a good idea." Cooking has always been a sori of hobby with Mrs. Smith. She says she likes cooking with hamburger and chicken because, “you can do a lot with it." In addition to her cooking talents, she has won several awards in the past for her sewing abilities and also enjoys tending a garden. Rose is a 1974 Hastings High School graduate who moved here five years ago from Dowling. She has a son Larry III, 6, and a daughter Tammy, 3. The contest was scrutinized by a trio of judges. Each contestant heated a portion of their chili in a microwave oven and then placed in it a paper bowl for. the judges to taste. The bake-off was divided into two categories: restaurant and home chili. Mi’s. Smith’s third place was notched in the home chili category. Because of the 200 spectators and numerous contestants. Mrs. Smith said the place was buzzing. "It was a real madhouse down there,” she said. Larry even entered his slightly modified version of chili in the contest, but he failed to place. "I kept waiting thinking they might cal) his name when they announced the winners," said Mrs. Smith. “But they didn’t." One chili master chef in any family is enough. Rose's Chilli recipe Brown a pound of hamburger in a pan. Add a chopped up onion and some green pepper to the hamburger while its browning. Also add a dash of chili powder. Add a quart of tomatos, preferably fresh from the garden. Add more chili powder, bringing the total «moui>t of powder up to a teaspoon. Add a half teaspoon of cayenne (a type of red pepper) and a half cup of dark re4 kidney beans. As much pre-cooked rice as desired can also be added. The last step, again only if desired, is to add grated cheese to the top of the chili and let melt. Let the mixture cook together, oc­ casionally stirring over a low heat. Kodacolor film F >»OLL OF Y 126-110 35mm Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 NEW . stByiCt F Back Address PROFESSIONAL GLOSSY IMAGE PRINTS 35mm ONLY Ada $2 00 To Above Puce* Per Roll SKRUDLAND PHOTO 6440 W. DIVERSEY CHICAGO, IL 60635 �The Hastings Bonner—Thursday. August 18. 1983 Page 4 Melvin M. Starboard Leaned* James A. Muste CLARKSVILLE - Mr. Melvin M Star board, 68. of 10043 Darby H<1 died Sunday Aug. 14.1983, at St. Mary s Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born April 20. 1913 jn Campbell Township. Ionia County, the son of Earl and Lucy (Weaver) Starboard He attended Jennings Rural School. He married Maxine Miller on March ->t 1940. They lived and farmed .n the Clarksville * Lake Odessa area. He was a member of Pleasant Valiev United Brethren Church and Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. Mr. Starboard is survived bv his wife Maxine: one daughter. Mrs. Jerry (Mar jory) Scoix-y of Clarksville, one son, Darrel Starboard of Grand Ledge; four grand children; one brother. Lester Starboard of Seal Beach, Caiif., Iwo sisters. Mrs. Lucinda Boyd of Warren and Mrs. Glen 1 Melinda > Daughenbaugh of Roswell. New Mexico; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held at 1:30 pm Wednesday. Aug. i7 from Pickens-Koons Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. The Iler Jerry Mahler a..d the Rev. Chalmer Miller officiated. Burial was in Bowne Mennonile Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Critical Car. Unit at St. Mary s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Envelopes are available at the chapel. Thresia (Gillette) Raymond CALEDONIA - Mr. James A. Muste 64, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, Aug. 8. 1983. Mr. Muste is survived by his wife. Noreeta M. Muste; their children, James and Bernice Muste, Jr. of Lake City, Leroy and Sharon Simmons of Ashley, Charles and Alta Pullen of Middleville, Pat and Dick LaFlamme of Virginia. David and Kathy Kenyon of Mid­ dleville, John and Sue Smith of Belding, and Thomas, at home; 12 grandchildren; one great - grandson; his mother, Alta Muste of East Grand Rapids; two brothers, Eduard Muste of East Grand Rapids and John and Neil Muste of Grand Rapids; one sister-inlaw, Mrs.. Harley Muste of East Grand Rapids; and several nieces arid nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Roetman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia. The Rev. Richard J. Raab officiated. Interment was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Envelopes are ava:lable at the chapel. JACKSON, MICH. - Mrs. Thresia E (Gillette) Raymond. 86, formerly of the Hastings area, died Tuesday, Aug. 2. 1983, at Foote Hospital, Jackson. She was born in Irving. Mich, on March 11.1897 and attended high school in Hastings, graduating in 1916. She also attended Barry County Normal School, graduating from there in 1917, and taught school in Barry County for two years. She married Claude Raymond in 1919 and moved to the Jackson area where she had lived since that time. Mrs. Raymond is survived by two daughters, Mrs. James W. (Ann) Henley and Mrs. Frank G. (Jean) Morell, both oi Jackson; two grandsons; one sister, Mrs. Nell Schenkel of Middleville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 10 at the McComb Funeral Home of Jackson. The Rev. Jospeh McFerran of­ ficiated. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery. Jackson. Leo F. Lawrence BATTLE CREEK-Mr Leo F Lawrence. 81. of 1 It, Swedish Dr . formerly of Hickory ST”*’ u'ed f’? 'day Au8- 12- l983- al Pennock Hospital. He was born May 7. 1902 in Hickory Corners, the son of Frank and Lucy (Hathaway) Lawrence. He married the former Blanche Richards August 11. 1951. He farmed for many years and also was a bus driver and custodian for the Gull Lake Schools until he retired in 1967 He was a member of the Hickory Corners Wesleyan Church. Mr. Lawrence is survived by his wife. Blanche. two sons. Allen Lawrence of Battle Creek and Roger Lawrence of Hawaii; two grandsons: one sister. Mrs. Donald (Blan­ che) Jon« of Hickory Comers: and one brother. Curtis Lawrence of Hickory Corners. 7 Funeral services were held Monday Aug Isall’ p m.from the Williams Funeral Home The Rcv Phillip Perkins of­ ficiated. Burial was in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. ATTEND SERVICES y Oi Delton Area HEJUTAGE HIIXS BIBIJ*. CHURCH. Hwy M4rfi Hl mi. S of Naahvdle Roia-rt Lev Shutt*. PaMor Sunday ■ 9:45 a m . Sunday Srhuol. 10 45 am Worwhip .Service. 6 p m. Young People Meeting. 7:00 p m Evening Srrvirr. Wednexby 7:30 pm Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free orunwling ■ervicr on all pruhlrm* Phone 6HE75K3X0H or 9fE1-1713 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Campground Youth mm Sunday « p m . Wn! Prayer Bible 7 p ni DELTON SETEXni DAY ADVEOTLST. Corner Pit. r and Cedar Crork Rd . Paul S Howell. Pastor Phone 94K-MK4 Sat unUy Servire*. Saluth S haul 930 a m.; Worship 11 am.. Wed 7:30 pm Hililr Study and Prayer rreetirig FAITH UNnTDMETHU'ELSTCHURCH. Partor EJmrr J Faust. On M-43 in Delton Servae. Worship 1045 g.m.; Sunday & bool 9.30-10.30. Ewoing Servar 6 p m ; UniU-d Methudirt Women rvrrv first Thorr fey. 7i«l p.m. United Methodut Men every arrond Sunday. 7.3U a m MILO BIBLE CHURCH Corner M-43 ■nd Milo Ruud. Dmig Hununglon Pastor Rt No 3. Hom 3ISA. Deiton. Ml 49046 Phone 671 -4702 Sunday Sr a«l lO UI a m Worship Servar 11.00. Er-ning Worship 6 INI on. W_l__.I... <____ r IN7EKLAKES BAETKl. Delta, Ph •23-5391 Located on M-4.1 in Delton Pa*, tor Rev McMumy Ph 341-4120 Sunday School 9 45 a m . Family Woeahlp It am. evening aervrer tt p m.. Widneaiay Hible atudy 7pm PRA1RIEVUJJ-. COMMUNITY CHURCH Schud III a.m . Morning WonJup 11 a m ; Sunday Night 7 p m . H.hle S'udy. Wrdnew ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. OUR LADY OF GRE1AT OAK. Lwry Father Ray Allen Phone KXI2491) Sunday Ma—al 900 a m PEACE UNfTEJ) METHODIST CHURCH 9 15 a.m. Sunday Churrh Srhod anti Grflir F.Uotadl.p 10.15 a.m ; United Mrtn odirt Women 1*1 Turaday each month ST CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nadivtllr. Fath, r Leon Pohl. P,.ior A mm■am of St Rom- Calholir Church. Harting* UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Naahvillr Phom- X52-U7IH. Corner Waahtngtun and Slat* la-nurd P Putnam. Pa. tor. Sorvtcao. Sunday 9 45 a.ta. Morning Wor-htp. 11)4-5 am. Etdowahtp. Il am. TRIMTi GUM'KL CHUHLTL 219 Wa*hingtiMi. N—hvdk- Rev J G. Banner Sunfey «E45 a m. Sunday WonJup 1I «U u m.. Ev-mmg Srrvirr SOU p.m . Bible 1‘r.vrr Wixlnndav 7 (Xfp m NASHVILLE BAITLST CHURCH. 312 Phillip* Si. E’aMor loader IMlrrml. H529HOH or H52 9025 A-iMant IU.;or Don Rrw-ov. H523MOH Sunday Srrvtm. Sunday Si-hanl 945. Sunday Worwhip 11 ■ m . Sunday Evening Servin- 7 pm. Wed nevai.iv night Bible Study 7 pm Bu» Mtnutry — Call Don HoxieN52-922N m friMti Memorial Day maiij: grove; bible church, cm*. DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD. Pator Gary Slrvrna. Phone H2-I4GH9 Meet* m Delton High Sho.4 Uli r.aan. Sunda* School 9 .Ul a m . Wonhip IO 45 a m. Evminif Srrvirr 6 p m . Cottatfr Prayer Dowling Area Woodland Area COUNTRY* CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND HANFIEIJ) UNfTEJ) METHODIST CHURCHEX Rn l.viin Warner official ui« I'himr 75X21149 Cmmtey Chapel wor■hip 10 15 am . Sumtey Srhmii 9 a m . Rwnfieid worship Il iKla tn KILPATRICK UNITED HRETHHEl.N. cunu-rol Harnun- Hd. and M-4WI Woodland COUNTRY FEIXUWNHIP BIH1.E CHURCH Former Jahartmi Towtwhip Hull. Dowling, J«-fc W EulgeTni. Purtar Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 3U1 FuE FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Wood­ land Rd . Lake Ode—, p«.i,lr Rnhard .Sr*•ink Churrh plwirw 34(7-4621 Pa*liir* phone 374-H9IH Sunday ■ M-onmg Wurrtup 1UUU a m.: Sunday Sch.nl 1| |5 a ni. evrmng arrvice 7 00 p m Wrilnrwlay - Hihlr Study 7.00 p.m. STONEY* POINT FBEE METHODIST Wellman Rd al E. State Rd Rrv Charlr. Davenport. 119 Star St.. Spring Arbor. Ml Ph &17-75O-24H7 Sunday Hrhuil 10 a tn . Worehip Srrvirr II a m Mui Wrrk SrrvHr Wed. at 6 p.m ZION LUTIDIRAN CHURCH. Vrltr Rd . Woodland Timothy Rothlu—. Partor Sun fey arhnal every Sunday at 9:15. Sunday worship 1034). Coffer frlli>w»hip fidamyng Sunday womhip on 2nd .nd 4th Sunday, eat h month iaitherun Hrotherhiaal meet* Irt Sunday. 7.30 p m Luther lamgur meet. 2nd Sunday. 6UK) p.m. Hickory Comers HICKORY CORNERS YW-XLEYAN. Kn Phil Prrkin*. 1’a.tor 111 a m Nanfey Brbool; 11 a.m Marning Wurrtup. Junior Churrh. Nunsrry. 7 p.m Wanhip. W.Unrx fe, 7.3U pan Family Night Mia*maar? Society arrotMi Fnfey. 7 p m Putluck GALILEAN BAITLST. lUNthBl. am! N Freeport Rd. Phone 94M7O4. |O a m Sunday SrhouL Ham Morning Worwhip, 7 pm Eirning Srrvirr; WriliHxiUv Prayrr Mrriing 7UM) p.m. HOPE CHURUH OF THE BRETHREN M-Hl North of Frorpurt al thr Kenl-I.mia County Liih- R« Wdlr.Strhm.in Chunh SH100I 10 a m . Morning Worwhip Ham Middleville Area BOWENS MHJ.S CHAPEL. I<> a day each month. H p m MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAIT1ST CHURCH. Hwy. M-37. ju»t north <>l Muldlevillr 7H5-972H Rrv WrWi-y Smith. Pastor Mark J Hurhman. Paelur < • Youth ■nJ kxluiatMMi Sunday tirhuol 9 47am. Morning Worship II a m.. Ey»*ning.Smi<r 6 p.m WOODI.AND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rex Cimrtunrv Helfelfintfer Phone Ui.^lfM.1 9 15 a.m Wor*hip Ser- NEW LIFE TABERNACIX 291 Hu— II St Hr» Gary Ftnklictnrr I’hunr 795-7429 Sunday Worship Srrvirr It) a m ami 7 pm. Wrdmxiiay Hihlr Study 7.«) p m Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHCH Complete Prescription Service Hosting* and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insuranca far wm.r I .fa Mnm. D.,..—.. ..Tr'/. E. W. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf -f- Western Industry PEACE REFDHMEU) CHURUH. M-37 al Parmalrr Raul. Muklk-villr Rry Waynr FIRST HAITLST CHURCH. :hbi E. Waalluwn. Ha.ting*. MMhigan IMm-mmh Sunday Servicn Sunday S*hiail 9 .in a m ■hip li pm Wr«ln.-Mlav Family .Night Adult Hililr Study and Praver 7 f«> p m ST ROSE UATIIOI.il UIIUR4 II. W)5S The Hastings Banner and Reminder r of Walnut * S. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hostings. Michigan CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. I7lli North Broadway. Hr* Jarno. Hllaoxlrtrl PaMnr Sunday Srrvn-r. 9 45 a m Sunday Sr hoot Ilnur. 1I 31 a m Mornm« Wondnp Warahip 11 INI * tn SuimLiv ami evening wriMe* 7.39 am V«lne*fey nrnl-week prayer meeting 7 .91 t m Trvn*aiul Chiidmi PLEASANT VALIJCYI SITED BHETIIREN IN CHRIST. .M5o at Bi ll R<| R,.v Din Palmer 111 a m Wondup Servar. 11 HASTlMiS SEVENTH DAY ADVEJiT- FIRST CHUHCH OF GtR). 1;lui N Broadway Rev David D Garn-lt Phone 94M-2229 Parssawge. WI5 3I95 Chunh Where .< Chn*li a espenewv maker you a memher 945 a m Sunday Shaul, in 45 ■ tn YVurahip Servar; 7 p m Fellowship ST MATTHIA-w ANGIJCAN CHURCH on Met aim Rd 111 Irvmg SuimI.iv Morning Praver • 1030 Holy t ommumon at II INI Thrift tfa-v William fl la-wi* H—i.h rimlit <ir.» hinit arrvhvl al 7pm Sunday ■hip "Wiinla u| Truth radio IhismIoi-I duih at 2 p m on WIlFP FM 195 Itulx>an WMAX-AMil I sin at I I5p,m HASTINGS FREE METIlDDLsl CHURCH. Brdiwaal ami East State K.M.I 945-9121 R. X Dmi.il I I. Hnnl. Pa.tor Sunday Xrhiad llttHi am Wor.fup Srr EtASTINtLS ASSEMBLY OF (»JD. Hi7l W'nl Slate Riuil l*.utar -I T < Umnr 945 -22"5 Sunfet Si 6<«,l 9 Wor»hi|i 11 <■> a m . Eii-mng S Wordup II am. Tu-Mbv Hihlr Study and Prayer Meeting 7 Itlpni HOPEI NITEHMETHODISTCHIHCH. M 17 South at M 79 J.„k lUrtholiwew. pa-tiir. p|M.ne 94.5-1995 Robert Fuller. MunmiK Wwrtnp 6111 Youth MertinK*. 11 priivttlnl I., ami Inan •ruyvr tm-rting. 7 pm Orangeville Gun Lake Alan (Fritz) Deemter CALEDONIA - Mr. Alan J iFritz) Deemter. 31. found peace with his Heavenly Father Thursday afternoon. Aug. li, 1983 Mr. Deemter is survived by his wife, Marcia J. Deemter; their children. Daran J Kent Alan and Shari Lynn; his parents.’ Alfred and Ruth Deemter of Caledonia; a sister. Gary and Sue Senneker of Caledonia; a brother. Ronald Pyper of Kettle I^ke a grandmother. Zelma (VanSioolen) Bell of Cadillac; also surviving are the members of Marcia s family, Edward and Grace Morren. Paul and Carol Bouma, all of Grand Rapids^ Jack and Betty Morren nf Caledonia with whom he shared his life’s work and the love of farming. Larry and Glenda Kerstelter. Tom and Lots Elzinga and Keith Morren. ali of Grand Rapids; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday af­ ternoon at 1:30 p.m. a» the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church of which he was a member. The Rev. Merlin Burwalda. his pastor, officiated. Interment followed in Chape) Hill Memorial Gardens. Arrangments were by Roetman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia. Memorial contributions to Aid and the Continuing Christian Education for the Children would be ap­ preciated. Envelopes are available at the chapel and church. GRAND RAPIDS - Mr. Leo H. Warren. 76, passed away Sunday morning, Aug. 7, 1983 He was a retired electrician of the C & 0 Railroad,anda memberof IheGrand Rapids Antique Car Club. Mr. Warren is survived by two daughters Mrs. Harold (Kathryn) Cannon of Grandville and Arloa Schildroth of Jenison; six grand­ children, Paul W. Cannon of Jenison, Evone K. Collard of Germany, Perry L Cannon of Grand Rapids, Lynn A. Cannon of Grand­ ville. and Bridget A. and Tracy D Schildroth; five great - grandchildren; three brothers. Ray Warren of Gobles. Lloyd of Colorado, and William Jones of Grand Rapids; three sisters, Virginia Clarey and Velda Warren, both of Mattawan, and Ethel Boven of Flat Rock; and several brothers and sisters-in-law oi the Raab family. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. from the Roetman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia. The Rev Sidney Newhouse and the Rev. Richard Raab officiated. Interment was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Caledonia Library. Envelopes are available at the chapel. Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Vmlrr Hixd. 1 Mik- .With <4 M-5U Irtwrrn llurhv ■ml Nu.h Ruud. Partur Bill Blrvrnw I’hunr 691-2115 111 a_m Sund.iv EkhmiL Ham Morning Worwhip. 7pm Sunday evening wuiwhip. 7 :Ml pm Wxlnrxlay .m anil 7 .Hi ST CYRIL 4 METHODIUS Gun Ukr Fathrr Drnm* Bov Un. I’a-tnt I*hnn>- 792 DOSTER REFORMED) CHURCH Ihwtar CHCHCII OE 1‘HANGE.VIIJ.E. Sum!.. Ma-Mam Churrh St hiad 9 a n. Family WORD OF FAITH FEIJAIWSHIP w Slate Rd nMu- Algonquin S P.i-lor Ji-Il Arnett, phi.in- h-aiw. 9fh-. rhun h 9IK-25IM SuiaL v Sunday .In a m WonJup |u „ n,. vvemiii WUUIIHURY UNITED HHE.THXEJi.pMt off M fifi N. of M 5fl tn Village of Woodtairv PiMtor Duane Walter Phine 374-7*251 Worwhip M-rxav 9.10 a m . Sunday Sr bool life 1*. _ _ V.... .. ■.- I. > CALVARY UNITEJ) BRETHREN IN CIIKLST CHURCH. Corner of l.t .ml 2nd Ave . Lake Ihh-HNI Pu.tiH- Grurgr Spra* Phone 3> l-Hi.di Sunday Morning Warship Evening Prayer .Me.-ting 7,311 p m. LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST. Hwy M-5il. -i mile W at M4iti. Uke Ole—j Rrv J,i me* Hulett. Pastor Worship H:«) and 11 ■ m . Evening Srrvirr CEJvTHAI. UNITED METHtRIIST. 912 Fourth Ave Rev Stephen Keller Ph 374•PKil. Churrh Srhtml 9 45 a m . Worwhip LAKEWOOD HAITLST. Pastor Daryl Kuullnian. .Ui7-4555 Arru— (rum the high •. had, 71MJ Vrltr Rd , M ill Sunday S< h.-il in (Ml a m . Warship Servar 11 INI •m Evening S.-rvxv li.Mt pm. CHRISTIAN HEXfRMEII fiflf Srath Aw Rr v Ben Hairier Ph 374-MiU7 9 3Un.m Col In- Hour. 9 45 a.m Sunday School. 11 am WordtipSmar. CONGREGATIONAL CHUHCH. 7l.7 nurth Asr Re* Randall Kuhl-. 11. 374• '■ 1 Worrtnp Hour » :hi a m . Frllow»hip ...i. It. in. —. I*.. < -• . ... BALTIMORE dav HilJ. Stu.lv h-«l pm I’hnn. CNITED HHETHHEA The Laws Of God Inspired The Ones By Which We Live Duval MiMoni*-!. Phi.nr vjye live under a system of laws which is prob- tSTibiy as close to perfection as humanly possi­ Parti. Phom- 7i*'>-hjm7 Nurntn Wiirrtup I! .1 m . Eveiun ble; being designed to allow us every freedom short of causing harm to someone else and to pro­ tect us horn tyranny at all levels of government. FIRST PRESHNTEIRLAN CHURCH Ha. Unpa. Michgiaii Willard H Curti., Mrnw ter. Eileen Higbee. Dir Chrutian Ed Sun Day. Aug 21 Morning Wordup9 iMl Nur wry imividrrl Bnauira.1 nf thi» wnm- over WBCH-AM and FM 9 :ui Church School Cla»» for fir.t grade and below Monday 7.30 Chn-tian Eduration C.annuttee Meet FIRST UNITE.!' METHODIST CHURCH, 2,.'?W <‘m S' ••‘“""If Ph (616)945 9i.4 Dr Mvt'.i h *\ilbam* Mimrtrr Sun­ day. Aug 9 wt a m Uorrtiip. "Without It Your Mummify . to „ m Colle.Fellow .hip, 1‘t.U! ftoto HriMdeaM. WHl*H. A rock-o-thon wos recently held ot McDonald s to raise money for Barb Wohler s or"’ The cotk-o-thon. which lasted from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.. raised *621.48. Barb s recent transolont was a success and she is doing fine. (Bonn., photo) Hastings girl doing well after kidney transplant Barb Woltjer has a new lease on life. The 24-year old Hastings woman recently received a kidney transplant at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo and is currently doing very well. It is Barb’s second kidney tran­ splant. the first having taken place almost 14 months ago. Barb, the assistant manager of Me- Fill P m Adult Braver ami Hihlr Study Hu MARTIN HEFROMED CHUHCH OF MARTIN Dnve-m. walk in rhun h with 21 GRAt E. I.CTHEKA.N CHURCH. 2 t!i E North St Pa-t.a Mi.furl Anton 11. 9I‘. 91U Sunday. July Ili-H.m Wunditp (early -.-rvuil 9 f.",* m Chun h .*Shiad. all ----,«iuiiu) Ma—.i IDpm .Sunday Ma—e>Hand HI HASTINGS CHRISTIAN ( III Kt II HC MAI’nsrCHUHCH OF ORANG VIIJ.E.. (W21 Marsh Mil.. 2 nuU-- »>uth m . Chun h Sr FAITH HAITLST t HUHt H. 5l« Eart Grand St. Mark J |lighm.ut. Pastur Ph 9IH2H2S Sunday .Srhuol. lit am. nairn ing worship amt < hthlrra > dturrh. II a m . youth meeting*. 7pm. evening wurship. B p m Thursday prayer meeting 7 pm. METHODIST Nt.-i..m Heid SutuU* Worrtiip !■ Ut a nt -- ----- ...... ...mill, uni I xiun Mrrlitut 7 pm Thunrtay; Women. Mi* u<.nan A—«.iutH>n firm Thumb* .if hi. I month 930 a.m. Study Hf 4 > a m . Tuesday Cungregntiun Hili).. Stu.lv m p m . Thurxhiv • The..rat,. Si huulT -Kt. Servar niwluign «) G««»|«-|i |7|5 Carlton Center Hi I Sumlay am. Evening •ervitei. evangeli-tn. 7 'i pm, Sunday Youth Meeting i> tgi |>ln. Wnln.-wlav Hililr Study anil Praver Meet tug al 7 40 p . in MH'AUA'M CHUHCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST Tl> Chunh in thr WildwaxC Otu. Lulu- Hu...I Pa-U- G.in Br«.k. Morning W.mJnp II HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS RIHI.E klLSSIONARY CHURCH. :|(I7 E .MarUnll St . HaMmg. Ul|i Mt ratid Women l-t Wc-dn.-xUy rwt h month "Prescriptions'* -118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 Wren Funeral Home REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LAITER IIAY SAINTS. S Jrlfeiwtat at Walnut Kenneth Collmm. Pa>mr Home lilMMCdi* Sunday Srhuol Hl a.m.. Worwhip 11 a m HASTINGS GRAi •. BRETHREN. Muu 1952 N. Broodwoy • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY BARRY (OUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 511 North Mahigiin J David WEU'OME CORNERS UNTTMl METH ODIST. *11X5 7................... ST AUGUSTINE. MIDIil.FVHJ>: Fathrr Drnm. HoyUn. 1’a.la iTia*. 7<ij. 2MX9 Sunday Ma— 11 a.m NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE NOTE OF PKALSElThr Nen Note) 12223 Chu-I Noonday Rd . Gun Lake area Sunday-Wordtip II) am. Tunday gr**P<-l nmrwt 7pm. Saturday Hililr rtuily 7pm. 3rd Friday ul Month Youth Coravrt 7 p m. Ptxarr 795.7MM •indy 7pm p m ., prayer and Bible Mutly 7pm QUIMBY FLEXEAB INCORPORATED of Hastings AU.ONQl f.N LAKE BIHIX CHURCH 292 • Aiqaw! Rd , Unit Taggart. Paalor Chun h phone 94M44K2 Sunday School 9 45am . Wordup Ham. Junior Churrh Ph 9IN-225G or 94544429 Sumlay Sunday School 9 45 a m.. Worwhip Ham. Youth 5 pm . Evening Worwhip « pm . 9f5-2!i7ti. Kistinjs Savings and Loan Association Wcre by "'ll,ams Fu"'’ral Home of Delton. Leo H. Warren 10:15 am. .Snwai .Smirv 11:15 «m Evrmng ('•-h-lvaliai li p.m JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Memorial services were held Monday ? a‘ "J*."’ al Fl Cusler Na»ona' Cemetery Elmer Faust officiated. rewarded. HASTINGS CONGREGATION JEIHlV Alls WITNESSE-S 22u Wr. WLXNXSRUVE PAHLSII. Cnat. Grme. Rrv. Pamela Owen-. Pa.tor Plume ;«i74137 Sunday churrh xhtml 9 30 am. Wonhtp wn ttv IU 45 a m . chtnr (i p.r.i . ynulh (ellowwhip 7.30 p m Holt Commun um firal Sunday of eio h month Women'* Frllowdnp firwt Thurwiav of e— h naarth al The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: Morgan Ann Wickham HASTINGS • Morgan Ann Wickham, infant daughter of Gary and Christine (Mantlo) Wickham of 4301 N. Charlton Park Rd., was dead at birth, Tuesday. Aug. 9. 1983. at Pennock Hospital. Morgan is survived by her parents, Gary and Christine Wickham; maternal grand­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mantlo of Odessa; paternal grandmother. Mrs. Marie Wickham of Hastings; and several aunts and uncles. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12 at Fuller Cemetery. The Rev. George Speas officiated. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maternity Ward at Pennock Hospital. Francis Smith LAS V EGAS. NEV. - Francis Smith. 55. of X- 3^,3 ' ,Ormer- ■* Del,°"- died Freeport Area FREJltlRT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 1U( Cherry St Partor Rrv JerryDrummond Phunr 7655134 lo ot) a m Sunday School 11 (Ml • m Morning Warahip. Filming Worwhip 7 00 pm WrdiuxiL.iy riming pravrr nu-rt mg at Y.C.W. Club'* 7IH- p m "A Gnming Churrh For l'riming laird " WIH1LFTHJJ-; CHRISTIAN REFORM. ED. 708 W. Main Street Worship 10 ■ m , Sunday School 11:15 ■ m ; Eivtimg Wo«■hip 6 p.m. a m Morning Wurdtip II a.m.. Evening Server.. Youth ti p m. Evening WonJup 7 p m . Wolnrolay mid arvk prayer 7pm. Wrdnexluy niras an pnigr.itti 7pm George Irving Yonkei ROSEBURG, ore George Irving \ onker. 93. of Roseburg. Oregon, formerly of Freeport, died Aug ~ 1983 at Roseburg Care C enter. He was born in Ada. Mich August 14. 1889 He married Flora Vonk of Grand Rapids in 1922. They lived near Caledonia until 1938 when they moved to Freeport near Sugarbush Lake While in Freeport they attended the Lnited Brethren Church. Jn 1977. thev moved to Roseburg. He is survived by his wife; three daughters. Mrs R B Rulh> Porter. Mrs. Alice Cannon, both of Roseburg, and Mrs Don ■ Jean> Posthuma of Grand Rapids; one James Vonker of Jackson; 15 grand­ children and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were held in Roseburg. Wed­ nesday. Aug. io. with interment in Roseburg Memorial Gardens. Memorial gifts may be sent to Southland Missions. Box 246. Clinton Miss. 39056. The reason for this near-perfection is not hard to understand when we realize that the founding fa­ thers who fashioned the system were religious men who relied on God's guidance for their every deci­ sion. They were familiar with the references to hu­ man liberty throughout the Bible and the laws of God which were intended to preserve it. They de­ rived much inspiration from these divine laws, and used them to form the basis of our Constitution. Learn about these laws at your House of Worship, the choice of which they guarantee you, and gain a greater appreciation of the protection they afford you every day of your life. Hastings Library stats released Circulation statistics for the 1982-83 year have been compiled by the Hastings Public Library’s longtime staff member. Sadie Mae Brower, and show a total circulation for the year of 31.261 books, periodicals, recordings, pamphlets, and films borrowed by adults or children. The total represents only items borrowed and taken home, and does not account for in-library use of reference books, newspapers and periodicals, family-history search materials, microfilm census or newspaper reels, telephone and city direc­ tories. college catalogs, and the like. In 1982-83 adults borrowed 21,520 items, compared to 9.741 borrowed by juveniles. The adult total includes the nonbook categories such as films, projectors, periodicals, and recordings. Adults borrowed 12,483 fiction books, and 7.242 nonfiction: 1.077 magazines were lent. 134 pamphlets and clippings. 383 disc recordings, and-borrowed from other Lakeland Cooperative libraries • 143 motion picture films. The film and sound-slide projectors were lent 52 times Children borrowed 7.479 fiction books, and 2.262 nonfiction books Donald’s in Hastings, had been on the kidney donation list for quite some time and her hopes for receiving a kidney soon had diminished, she said. “It came as quite a surprise to me." said Barb of the Aug. 6 surgery. "I thought it might be a long time before I could get a kidney. It all just worked out." Barb said she will stay at Borgcss for another four to five weeks so that doctors can monitor her progress. The kidney didn’t begin functioning until almost a week after the transplant, and it must be given plenty of time to get used to a new body. She said noticeable progress is being made every day. "If it keeps working like this I’ll be on top of the world,” she said. "I feel fantastic, like I shouldn't even be in here." Some of Barb’s co-workers at McDonald s organized a rock-a-thon to help raise money for the operation's expenses. The rock-athon. which featured donations from several Hastings-area businesses, was held Aug. 16 and raised $621.18. Friends of Library seek books for sale The !• riends of the Library in Hastings arc seeking used books for their Summerfest sidewalk book sale. Barrels to donate books are located in the lobbies of Hastings City Bank and the National Bank of Hastings and at the Hastings Public Library The sale will be held at the corner of Church and State streets �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. August 18. 1983. Page 5 Woodland News An annual neighborhood picnic was held at the home of La Verne and Jean Roberts on Woodland Road on Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. Lee Stuart and sons Nathan and Michael. Mr and Mrs. Jeff Engle and family. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Engle. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Enz, Mr. and Mrs. Ford Enz. Violet Jordan, Ruth Niethamer, Arlene Hazel. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hazel and Danny. Mr and Mrs. Ronald Enz and Beth. Mr. and Mrs. Neal Wilson and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord Klopfenstine. Mr. and Mrs. Glendall Klopfenstine, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Jordan. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Reuther, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Dickenson. Alice Morrow, George Enz. Beth Enz, and Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Roberts and their grand­ daughter. Denyee Steury from Colorado, were those who enjoyed the picnic. The group planned next year's picnic before leaving Rev. Kurt Meyer, his wife. Pam. and two sons. Stephen and Matthew, were special guests at Woodland's Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday. Rev. Meyer and his family have just completed a five-year term of missionary work in Cameroon. Africa. Rev. Meyer showed slides of Cameroon in the church sanctuary during the Sunday School hour and delivered the sermon at the mor­ ning worship service. A potluck dinner was held at the church after the worship service so that the members of the congregation could get acquainted with the Meyer family and ask questions about their time in Africa. Pastor Rothfuss announced after church that he has accepted a call to £-*rve at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Blackberry Corners. Ohio, which is near Williston. He will leave Woodland late in August and begin his service at the new church in September. His family will move to Ohio a little later. Gene and Frances Reuther took their twin grandsons. Bryan and Byron Gillaspie. home recently. The boys are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Gillaspie (Barbara Reuther Gillaspie’ of Highland. Wise. They had spent a month at the Reuthers' home in Woodland. While Gene and Frances were in Wisconsin, they spent Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. Randall Metz in Waupun. Wise. Also. Gene went fishing and caught a lot of crappies. They froze the fish and brought them home. Woodland Fire Department postponed the “Kids’ Night" they had planned to hold on Thursday evening last week because of in­ clement weather. They held it on Saturday afternoon. It turned out that Saturday was perfect weather for children to ride around th<* countryside and the village on the fire engines. After their ride, each of the children was given an ice cream cup tor a treat. The descendants of Joe Vroman, Sr. held a picnic reunion on Saturday at the Jordan Lake home of Joe Vroman. Jr. Over 50 of Joe’s children, grandchildren and great­ grandchildren were at the picnic. Joe was unable to attend the reunion as he is in Osteopathic Hospital in Grand Rapids with a pacemaker problem. Mrs. Elsie Brock has been in Pennock Hospital since last Wednesday. At this time. X-rays are being made to determine if she has an ulcer and what to do about her hip problem. Claude and Mary Smith just returned from spending a week camping at Ludington State Park on Lake Michigan. They enjoyed the beautiful beaches. The weather was good almost all of the time they were gone. Lisa Ketchum went with them. Lyle and Jean Sandbrook had company from Texas last week. Jean's sister. Ann Pyryt, and her husband, Charles, arrived on Sunday. Their daughter. Donna, and her The Filkins-Knickerbacher reunion was held at the Village Park at Lake Odessa Sunday with 25 in attendance for the potluck dinner, business meeting and visiting. It was decided to hold the reunion here next year on the first Sunday in August. Officers elected were Clarence Curtis of Delton, president; Merle Clements of Mecosta, vice president; and Genevieve Bowerman of Lake Odessa, secretary-treasurer. All were glad to see and visit with Ed Shepard and family of Fenwick. It was their first attendance as their grand­ father. Waller Shepard, last attended in 1921. Towns represented were Lansing, Delton, Mecosta, Fenwick. Clarksville, Rodney, Hastings, Freeport and Lake Odessa. Several have known Mr. Shepard for a long time but never knew of the relation. Many reunions are held at the local park which serves as a halfway point for people to travel to. The park is well kept up, there's playground equipment for the children and it’s a pleasant place to rest and relax. The Weaver family reunion was held here at the Village Park with 37 present for a potluck dinner and social afternoon. No officers are elected. Relatives came from Play bingo and help fight cancer this Monday night county. Some of the prizes will include a TVset. a rubber horse shoe game, crafts, toys, and gift certificates for everything from pizza to beauty care will be given away. The hall, bingo cards and equipment, and paper specials for the event are all being generously donated by the Elks Temple. Bill Romick is chairman of the bingo party and he welcomes folks to attend for an evening of fun and prizes while they help fight cancer at the same time. Reading Club members invited to Aug. 26 party Hastings Public Library invites all members of this summer's Dinosaur Reading Club to a party in the library on Friday. Aug. 26, at 2:30 p.m Library Assistant Darrel Hawbaker will show a 14minute color animated film, "Dinosaur." and certificates of achievement will be awarded to all at the party who read some books and recorded them in their reading folders. The reading club continues through Saturday. Aug. 20. at 1:30 p.m. when the library closes. All books read must be recorded by that time, to be counted as part of the dub total. Through last week 67 boys and girls had won their reading club pins by reading 5 or more books, and 45 had been awarded cer­ tificates for a treat at the Cone Zone after reading 15 books. Any boy or girl who has read 15 books and not received a Cone Zone husband. Wayne Penick, came with the Pyryts. They spent five days at the Sand­ brook home. Rev. and Mrs. Timothy Rothfuss took Minna Eronen to Detroit Metro Airport on Tuesday to meet the other European students who had been in Michigan for six weeks. Tiina Valinkagas took a bus to Detroit Metro from Grand Rapids. The girls boarded a plane at Detroit Metro to start their trip home to Finland Both girls had spent six weeks in Woodland as part of a Lions In­ ternational Cultural Exchange program. Tiina had been a guest in the home of Pastor Pamela Owens for three weeks and at the home of Mr. and Mrs Raymond Blocher for three weeks. Minna had spent the entire six weeks as the guest of the Rothfuss family. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lucas were visited by their daughter last week. Terry and her husband. Gene Starner. arrived on Tuesday evening with their two daughters. Christy and Melanie. The Starners live in Lilburn. Ga. where Terry is a school librarian and Lake Odessa News: Bill Romick is getting plans and preparations ready for the upcoming Bingo Benefit for the local American Cancer Socity. Many prizes and gift certificates will be awarded to winners. The fundrasiers will be held at the Hastings Elks Temple. A benefit bingo party has been set for 6:30 p.m. Monday. Aug. 22 to raise funds for the Barry County unit of the American Cancer Society. The public is invited to attend the event which will be held at the Elks Temple.121 N. Church St.. Hastings. Proceeds from the bingo party will be used to help fight cancer. Many prizes and gift certificates will be awarded to bingo winners. The prizes have been generously donated by merchants in the On Hummel collectibles by Catherine Lucas certificate should call for itat the library this week. At the party on Friday next week the 25 children who have read most books as club members will be recognized, and awarded a dinosaur bode (or a certificate good for a book) as a gift of Books. Etc., in Hastings. It is planned that two different books will be available, depending on the grade levels of the winners. A special recognition of the five boys or girls who have read the greatest number of books at their reading level since joining the club this summer will take place at the party. A bookworm transfer to be ironed on a T-shirt will be given to the "top 5” readers. The transfer shows a bookworm in a graduate's mortar board and wearing eyeglasses, behind a stack of books, and bears the legend. “Worm you way into a world full of wisdom. Pontiac. Lansing. Jackson. Hastings and Lake Odessa. The group decided to have the reunion here again next year on the first Sunday in August. The Stadel family also held their reunion here Sunday. The Faith Bible Church, which was built on Woodland Road south of Lake Odessa, has now opened a Christian day school for children from kindergarten through fourth grades. The school will be known as the Faith Christian School and will provide an education consistent the the Christian faith and will have certified instructors. School hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. and in­ struction begins the same day as Lakewood Public Schools. For more information, call Pastor Richard Sessink or Assistant Pastor John Williams. Marjory (Jackson) McDowell has fulfilled a longtime wish to complete her education with a master’s degree in education. She is now 53 years old and was among the students who received a degree at Eastern Michigan University on August 4. Marjory, a Lake Odessa graduate, took courses through the years while teaching in the Dearborn schools. She lives at Canton, a suburb of Plymouth, with her husband, Donald, and they have three children. She is the daughter of Alice Jackson of Lake Odessa and the late Clyde Jackson. The Vargas family reunion wilt be held Sunday, Aug. 21 at St. Edward's Church at Lake Odessa with dinner planned for 1 p.m. The summer swimming and recreation program closed for the season. August 4. with a Fun Day at Jordan Lake and on the beach. David Dunbar was the guest speaker at the morning service of the Congregational Church while Rev. Randall Kohls was on vacation. The church's Vacation Bible School will be held August 15-19. Pastor Kohls will be the director of the school with his volunteer workers and teachers. The West Michigan Association of Congregational Churches Camp follows the Bible school on August 21-27 and will be held at Camp Henry in Newaygo County. The camp will host young people from grades fourth through eighth. Details and forms are available at the church office. The first Sunday of each month is being designated as "Food Pantry Sunday" and a collection box will be available to receive the donation f canned goods and other items at the church. The "Pantry” is located at the Lutheran Church on Velte Road, south of Lake Odessa. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wacha and family, with Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Stalter, spent the weekend on a camping trip at Tyler Creek Golf and Recreation near Alto. On Sunday, Mildred Shade joined her families for a picnic dinner and visit. It was her first visit to Tyler Creek. The 1915 class of the Lake Odessa High School will hold their reunion Saturday. Aug. 27 and classmates will be notiLed as to time and place. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Peacock, residing near Anheim. Calif., spent a week of vacation with his parents. Mr and Mrs. Hugh Peacock, his sister, Lesa, and other relatives and friends. They spent several days on a sightseeing trip through northern Michigan as this was his wife's first time to the area. The Sisters, a brother in-law. and family of Reine Peacock have returned home after spending their vacation here at the Helsper cottages at Jordan Lake. This is their 25th year coming here for their vacation at the cottages, owned now by Helspers but forrly known as the Roberts’ cottages. Families here were Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kohl, plus Dena. Jeff. Pam and Jenny of Elkhorn. Wise.; Gene Jacobs, daughter Jane and her husband Jeff Walsh of Appleton. Wise.; and a son-in-law. Mitch VandeZande from Ripon. Wise. They spent one evening with the relatives, along with Mrs. Russell Conway of Kalamazoo and daughter Margaret of Texas and also Mr. and Mrs. Doug Laidlow and Lisa and Russell of Otsego. While here, they enjoyed the St. Edward's Church picnic and pig roast, the open house of the Glasgows, and a birthday party for Gene Jacobs and his two sons-in-law at the home of Tom and Lois Peacock. The family’s annual golf tour­ nament was also held with Gene winning the trophy. Sisters Carmella of Mt. Pleasant. Sister Magdalena of Wright, and Sister William Mary of Grand Rapids were also here Sister Mary will soon be leaving to teach this fall at the Xavier University in New Orleans. La. Mr and Mrs. Neil Watters of Dayton. Ohio spent the weekend with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock, and attended the Glasgow open house Gene manages a book store. While the Starners were in Woodland. Jim and Cathy had a parly on Friday evening al the Woodland Lions Den so that various relatives could see Terry and her family while they were here Those who attended the parly were Terry's aunt. Mrs. Evelyn McClay. and her daughter and family. Bill and Sally Kinney. Steven Kinney and Katie Kinney, ail from Marshall; Mr. and Mrs. Perry Stowell; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stowell; Mr. and Mrs. Roger Stowell. Greg and Darin: Mr and Mrs. Jim Stowell and Sarah: Mrs. Evelyn Thompson; Mrs. Elnora Hazel; Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Thompson from Grand Ledge; and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Thompson from Eaton Rapids. The Starners returned to Georgia on Saturday. Woodland Ministerial Association held a softball tournament at Woodland's Herald Classic Park last Friday and Saturday. The final game was played on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. between Lakewood Methodist and the team of Woodland Methodist - Welcome Corners Methodist combined. No one scored until the sixth inning when Lakewood made three runs. Lakewood Methodist won the game and the tournament trophy. Woodland Methodist • Welcome Corners Methodist received a second-place trophy. Dave Hummel received the trophy for Lakewood and Glendon Curtis received the trophy for the Woodland - Welcome Corners team. Zion Lutheran Church team was awarded the first place trophy for the summer-long Lakewood Ministerial Association softball league after the end of the tournament, also. As there are still several games to be played and second place has not been determined, the second place trophy will be awarded later. Zion has completed all of their games and only lost one game. Each of the other teams has lost at least two games at this point in the league schedule. Dick Allerding accepted the trophy for the Zion team. Wayne Duits entered Osteopathic Hospital in Grand Rapids on Monday for surgery. The Woodland Labor Day Celebration Committee are looking for candidates for the annual King and Queen Contest. The can­ didates should be between the ages of four and eight. If you want to enter a child in the contest, please take a relatively current picture of tne boy or girl to Sue Pepper (Mrs. Rodney Pepper) or Kathy Stowell (Mrs. Jim Stowell) by August 19. The picture will be returned after Labor Day. Hummel collectors are sometimes con­ fused when they see figurines, plates and etc. by Berta Hummel and signed by Schmid; and now jewelry that is stated to have the approval of the Hummel family. From researching the history of Hummels. 1 may be of some help on the subject. Berta Hummel and Sister M.I. Hummel are one and the same person. Berta was born in the little village of Massing in Lower Bavaria. Germany, on May 21. 1909. In 1927, when she was IB years old. her parents enrolled her in the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. After her graduation in March 193’, she entered the convent of Siessen at Saulgau. Two years later. Berta was ordained Sister Maria Innocentia of the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. While a novice, she taught art to children in kindergarten, and by late 1933 had so developed her talent that she exhibited her work in a nearby town. Franz Goebel, fourth-generation head of W. Goebel Company, a porcelain manufacturer, first became aware of her talent in 1934 and sought permission from her and the convent to translate her sketches of little children and religious figures into three-dimensional form. This marked the beginning of a relationship between Sister Maria Innocentia. the convent, and W. Goebel that continues to endure even to this day. During World War II, the German government took possession of most of the buildings belonging to the convent, for use as a displaced persons camp. Sister Maria Innocentia was required to live in a small, damp, basement room. Food and fuel were scarce, and she became terribly weakened by a lung infection that eventually developed into chronic tuberculosis. Without the modem drugs of today, her physical con­ dition deteriorated. On November 6, 1946, at the hour of noon, the chapel bells rang out in solemn proclamation of the death of Sister Maria Innocentia at the age of 37. After her death, the convent acquired the legal rights to all of her artwork: after she became a Franciscan Sister and it continued to grant the W. Goebel Company the sole rights to manufacture the three-dimensional figurines. The Schmid Brothers of Randolph, Mass, introduced the figurines to America and in 1967 became Goebel’s United States distributor. A controversy developed between the two companies involving the Hummel family and tne convent Lawsuits and countersuits ensued. The German courts finally effected a compromise. The convent held legal rights to all works produced by Sister Berta from 1934 until her death, and licensed Goebel to reproduce these works. Schmid was to deal directly with the Hummel family for permission to reproduce any preconvent artwork. Schmid also has an agreement with the family to manufacture collector and gift items using this early artwork in a single-dimensional form. These items have a "B. Hummel" or plain •‘Hummel" signature. The family also granted a jewelry firm to use the early art­ work in a new line of jewelry. Another company that has legal rights to much of Sister Maria Innocentia's original art is the firm of Ars Sacra Josef Muller Verlag of Munich who specialized in the printing of religious art and books. This company published more than 300 drawings between the years 1933 and 1946 in the form of post cards and books. They probably own and have the publishing rights to more of the original artwork of Sister Hummel than anyone in the world today. The Josef Muller firm is now owned by descendants of the original family and has now opened a branch in the United States by the name of Ars Edition, Inc. The new owners. Jacques and Marcel Nauer, have also introduced? new line of collector spoons and jewelry using the single-dimensional artwork of Sister Hummel, for which they own llie rights. There are still many unpublished drawings that may come out in some form in future years. As of this writing, there are figurines, plaques, bells, plates, jewelry, lamps, dolls, and spoons. All authentic Hummel figurines bear both the signature, “M.I. Hummel", and a Goebel trademark. Various trademarks were used to identify the years of production. The mark has changed slightly through the years. The “crown" mark dates 1935-1919; "U.S. Zone, Germany" dates 1946-1948; “West Ger­ many" dates after 1949; “incised bee" mark dates 1950-1955; “full bee" dates 1950-1959; “stylized bee” dates 1960-1972; "three line" mark dates after 1968. THURSDAY • FRIDAY • SATURDAY AUGUST 18,19&20 zzzzzz STYLE LINE 329 North Broadway •Hastings • 948-9286 STORE HOURS: Itoaday, Taesday, Thmday * Satoriay 94# a.a. to 5:3# p.a. Wednesday and Friday 9:90 a.a. to 9:9# M- Come in and meet the New Owners: jRRh ffer SHI VWl Ron and Vera Wood FREE COFFEE ond DONUTS $ca Certificate g,o^t ... to be given away ... Aug. 20 /OFF I featuring: Gloria Vanderbilt California Ivy Bill Blass Calvin Klein Stuff Shirt ENTIRE 0 STOCK Lee Levi Lady Arrow Hang Ten Ship 'n Shore Chic OSCAR DALERENTA Use our LAYAWAY PLAN Zena HIS Izod Skiva Opel SALE for Bock-To-School and Christmas. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, August 18. 1983, Page 6 Writings from local pens Twyla Oaks i This is a continuing series featuring the writing of members ut a local creative writing class held at Hidden Valiev in con­ junction with the Hastings Adult Education program. The class is taught bv Karen Kimball.) Farmer’s Picnic at Sunfield Old Fashion Days at Bowens Mills Sunday Bowens Mills 'Old Fashion Days' and the 88th Farmers Picnic in Sunfield highlight a multitude of area weekend activities. At Bowens Mills from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. an arts and crafts show, flea market, old-time music and black powder gun demonstrations will be held. In addition, tours of the museum and a gospel concert featuring the Wesleyan Trio and Brian Fifelski, which gets underway at 7 p.m.. Sunday Old Fashion Days return to Bowens Mills this weekend BUY ONE GET ONE VALUABLE COUPON 1 FRFFROAST BLtt s WDW1CH i Coupon expires August 28 A great place 500 W. Lafayette Fixed to your order with a choice of tangy barbeque or horseradish sauce. Regular size includes 3% oz. of tender roast beef on a 4'/» inch sesame seed bun. Junior size includes 214 oz. of tender roast beef on a regular bun. Also, two millstones quarried from F rance 12.0 years ago, will be on display. Admission to the mill is SI for adults. Kids are free. More old-fashioned fun is in store on Friday and Saturday at the 88th Farmmers Picnic in Sunfield at the community park. Friday will be highlighted by a chicken barbeque sponsored by the Sunfield Service Club from 5:30 to 7:30. Earlier that day. an arts and crafts competition with entries taken from 9-11 a.m. and judging from 1-2 p.m. will be held. A talent show with over 15 act will begin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday's itinerary includes a parade, a pancake and sausage breakfast, hor­ sepulling. an auction, a bean bake-off. a street dance, and a fireworks display will be held. In addition, the Sunfield Jaycees will sponsor a one-mile fun run at 9 a.m. to be followed by a 15k run. The fair season isn’t quite over yet. The Kalamazoo County Fair will kick off August 22 while the Calhoun County Fair will be winding down this weekend. In Kalamazoo, the fair opens Monday and will feature singers, livestock presentations, harness racing, a demolition derby and a tractor pull. Gate admission is $2.50 for anyone over 13 with younger children free. In Marshall at the Calhoun County Fair, the Chicago Knockers all-girl mud-wrestling team will perform at 7:30 on Friday night. Reserved seats are $4 with chair seats and track side seats set for $5. Saturday's fair highlights include horse pulling at 10 a.m. and Bill Siros Super Thrills speclaclar at 7:30. Reserved grandstand seats are $4 and chair seats are $5. In Dowling, at the Country Chapel United Methodist Church, an ice cream social and flea market will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Homemade pie and cake will be available. Bellevue's Sesquicenlennial will climax this weekend with a chicken barbeque on Sunday from 1-5 p.m. at Bellevue High School. Tickets are $3.50 for adults and $2.75 for children under 12. Other Sesquicennial events that day will be a community church service at 8 a.m. at the football field, home tours from 1-5 p.m., and a balloon ascension at 6 p.m. On Sunday. August 21 at the Battle Creek Art Center, the Battle Creek Area Doll Club will hold its first Antique and Collectible Doll Sale. The lime will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and a small admission fee will be charged at the door. Over 15 dealers will have for sale dollrealted merchandise including books, repair parts, doll accessories, clothes, etc. Refresh­ ments will be available. Tammy Wynette, the first lady of country music, will be appearing live at Sandyland Park in Nashville on Sunday, Aug. 21. For camping and ticket informaton contact (517) 852-0978. COUNTRY CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST ... in Dowling, off M-37 SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Flea Market... 10 to 4 Social... 12 to 4 Goodfor. A greatplace for good taste AUGUST 16 thru AUGUST 28 Also. HOMEMADE PIE and CAKE! Would you like to hove i table at our Flea Market?? Call Jean Herbstreith ... 721-3351, ______ or Wilma Strickland ... 964-2069______ JCPenney OPEN SUNDAYS noon to 4 p.m 911 W. State St., Hastings • 500 N. Lafayette, Greenville Grace is the matriarch of the class; Her writing all bring a smle. They cause you to return to yester year And linger there awhile. Perrilyn shares her family With her writing style. The thoughts and anlies of her kids Make's her stories worthwhile. Marg is a poet and shares her stories as well About grandchildren, the old home, other things she has to tell. School days, fun times those memories are never dead The memory ofClinton making music with a loaf of bread. About the Author If you're a fan of the feature "The Song of the Lazy Farmer" in Michigan Farmer then you should enjoy Twyla Oaks' writing. She's simply, sweetly entertaining. Her poems and stories have a freshness and hominess about them that fill you with warmth. Twyla has a wonderful natural talent for capturing the humor and joy in our daily routines. She is loving and accepting and enjoys life for what it is. The Joys of Gardening By Twyla Oaks The seed catalogs arrived today; Mouth watering fruits and vegetables were pictured. Flowers in a coir of prfushion were on display. Follow the easy steps and these can grace your table, they say. The order of seeds of various kinds Was long and sent in with haste. About three weeks and they arrived Plant them now; the directions say, we have no time to waste. The soil was tilled and fertlized; The rows were long and straight. The seeds were planted with gusto, Now all we have to do is wait. Sweet com peeked thru the ground; The potato plants looked fine. Tomato plants stood straight and tall As I visioned those beauties on the vine. Egg plant, parsley, green beans and more Filled my garden to the brim And then I saw something else... The bugs had all moved in. ...Stereo 100 FM ...AM 1220 Leo is the brave one He's never ever late. He writes with varied interests At crocheting he's just great! Twyla is the slow one Last year she didn’t write one ine Now I'd like for her to slow up And ease my tired mind. Bemiece is a usy grandmother Her children numbered “Ten”. She’s searching for her hidden talent; One very prominent to me is being a friend. My Hour Glass Figure By Twyla Oaks When I was young and handsome And in my teenage prime I had a figure like an hour glass pearly white teeth, bright blue eyes, and blonde hair how they did shine. The world to me was beautiful, sunny warm and gay. It was a joy to greet each morning, another heavenly day. Somewhere down my road of life the scenery has changed it’s view. It certaially isn't something I ate with my false teeth I can hardly chew. The sun does not shine so brightly; the moon I never view. I cannot get used to my bifocials no matter what I do. The beetles ale my green bens; Rabbits enjoyed the peas. The deer tip-toed thru the corn Eating whatever they pleased. The horn worms invaded my tomato plants And left just the stems in sight. Then they gna wed upon my tomatoes. None were left; not even one bite. My beautiful blonde hair is now a gringey white. Every time I look in the mirror mercy ...what a fright. The potato bugs had a reunion Upon my potato patch. Aunts. Uncles, Cosins by the dozen And still more eggs did hatch. My walk is more like a waddle; any baggy dress will do as long as it's big and loose to hide my form from view. The radishes were wormy; Onions and carrots suffered too. Big beautiful worms Enjoyed many a meal as we viewed. Determined to fight for my garden Armed with dusts and sprays, to name a few, I dusted and squirted everything 'Till I thought my back would break in two. While I rested a night from my labors The worms and bugs really pursued. For all my insecticides I used Experience was about all i grew. The cost of raising a garden Is monumentous I have found. For seeds, fertilizer andbug spray Were about $15.00 a pound. My shoes. My shoes are big and sloppy flat heels they'll only do. My knees are weak and knobby corns and bunions I have a few. My hour glass figure has disappeared; my clothes have built in bumps. I have more spare tires around my middle then the Hastings City dump. The world is in such a mess; it's cold and dark and gray. When I raise my head from my pillow I think OH LORD, not another day. My wrinkles have wrinkles; with double chins I'm really gifted. Oh, I still have my hour glass figure but...I think the sand has shifted. The taste of home grown vegetables I'll never experience I'm sure. But the owner of the seed company Has my money and is dining quite pure. Start your day with Paul Harvey WBCH Louise is a proud grandmother With grandchildren so precious and kind. Her writing share their love With a warm inner feeling I find. My walk was graceful and light; clothing enhanced my form flowing skirts, high heeled shoes a big purse on my arm. In ten days more or less Green shoots started to appear. The onions are up, radishes too; What a beautiful time of the year. CGOOODAY! 8:30 a.m., 12:05 Noon, 5:30 p.m. Our Class By Twyla Oaks They called it "Creative Writing". It soulds impressive I'm sure For there are eight talkative women And one brave man. who sits near the door HELP WANTED Secretary Receptionist Typing, telephone duties. Prefer experience on word processor. Full time, permanent position. Full bene­ fit package. Send resume detailing work experience, salary require­ ments to: Hastings Reminder - Box 852 P.O. Box 188 k Hastings, Ml. 49058 �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, August 18, 1983, Page 7 Tenative schedule announced Summer Fest plans being finalized The tenative scheduling for the 1983 Hastings Summer Fest, which lakes place Aug. 26-27. was announced by organizers this week. There II again be two stages, located on Church Street and at the Barn County Courthouse, providing entertainment on both days. In addition, numerous activities for old and young alike have been scheduled near the county courthouse < where the bulk of Summer Fest is held), as well as at other areas in town. Friday's activities include: — Church Street stage entertainment by Darlene's Dancers at 6 p.m.. Ringo-Swingo Square Dancers at 6:30 p.m., Delton Sweet Adelines at 7:30 p.m., and a street dance with Uptown Brass at 9 p.m. — Courthouse stage entertainment by several groups of gospel singers, including organist Russ Allaguier of Kalamazoo. — A performance by the Clark Family for residents of the Barry County Medical Center and the Provincial House al the Community Building. Saturday activities include: — Church Street stage entertainment by Battle Creek Symphonic Band at 1 p.m., German Oompa Band at 2 p.m.. Fiddlers Contest at 3 p.m., open square dancing al 6 p.m., and a street dance with Grand Theft at 9 p.m. — Courthouse stage entertainment by Cedar Creek String band at 9:30 a.m., the New Olympians at 10:45 a.m., the Clark Family Players al I p.m.. Carol Johnson at 2:30 p m.. Ronald McDonald the Clown at 3:30 p.m . The Heavenly Nursing Home Band at 4 p.m . The Gospeliles at 5 p.m . Dick and Paula Holman al 6 p.m . and the Lepard Family at 7 p.m. — The Casite Challenge 10-K Run at 8:30 am. — The Hastings 300 Roller Bed Race and Parade al 10 a.m. — Youth Fish Contest at the Fish Hatchery Park from 8 to 10 a.m. — Parade at noon through the downtown — Bike Rodeo at the Great Lakes Federal parking lot at 3 p.m. — Weightlifting contest during the af­ ternoon. — Canoe Race, sponsored by the Hastings Jaycees, down the Thornapple River during the afternoon. Hatchery Park both days, a Civil War En­ campment and Skirmish al Tyden Park both days, and a teen dance at the Elks Club on Saturday. As usual there’ll also be dozens of arts and crafts booths on hand, as well as a number of food stands. Area Births IT'S A GIRL August 9 - Richard & Margaret Hemerling, Hastings 4:17 p.m. 9 lbs. 74 ozs. August 11 - Douglas & Kelly Aspinall, Nashville 6:08 p.m. 9 lbs. 15 ozs. August 12 • Walker & Jari Lee Collins, Sunfield 4:16pm. 5 lbs. 94 ozs. ITS A BOY August 13 - Robin & Darren Ayles, Nashville 9:15 p.m. 8 lbs. 7 ozs. CORRECTION Due to unexpected circumstances, the adoption plans announced for James and Denna Beadle will not be completed. Your kids can look their best on opening day. Call today for any of these 3 stylists: Donna, JoEllyn & Teri COUPON----- j BOYS Age 15 & Under €A(]Ai I Shampoo, conditioner, ▼W”’* I j hair cut, blow dry............. V } GIRLS Age 154 Under €"7(1(1 I Shampoo, conditioner, ▼ I ”” [ hair cut. blow dry, curl .. t I *5°° OFF... PERMS ' MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN ( ... with Donna, JoEllyn orTeri L------------------------ COUPON--------------------— SPECIAL EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 10 □ Styling □ Coloring □ Frosting jD Facials □ Parmanants □ Highlighting D Manicuring ,□ Nail Extensions -OPENtfwi. - Sat Evat ing Appts. 112 L tart St, KMtap a Wo|k.in, W1|com. 940-0707 Sunday Only Towel Close-Out Sale 2.99 Boh Mylar® piped towel. tag. 3.99. So thrifty and thirs­ ty. Our 100% cotton terry towel in toll-tone solids. Piped with golden Mylar* metallic to sparkle your bath. Reg Sale Hand towel............. 2.99 1.99 Washcloth............. 1.99 1.49 Limited quantities. Mini-Cassette Player/Recorder One day only 19.99 Bed Race promises an exciting time Don’t miss the hottest event of the summer, the place will be downtown Hastings on Aug. 27 at 10 The event is the 1983 “Hastings 300 Bed Race". Those already qualified include: Pennock Hospital, County Seat, J. C. Penney Co., Provincial House Nursing Staff, Hastings City Bank, Jacycee’s-sponsored by E. W. Bliss, Barry Coimty Medical Facility Nursing Staff, Chick-N-Fin, J-Ad Graphics, McDonald’s, The Travel Store, Kiwanis In­ ternational Racing, and Shear Luck Racing Team. Those without sponsors can call 945-2454 as several area businesses have offered sponsorships. Special awards will be given for "The BEST MOVIE THEME", "MOST MACHO", "Cosiest,’’ “SEXiest”, and of course “THE FASTEST" bed. Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • EDITOR'S NOTE: This column will be published on a regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking volunteers may make use ol this space. Information should be mode known to Norine Jacobs 948-3254 or Don Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services. • VOLUNTEERS NEEDED • NEEDED FOR NEW CANCER OFFICE - lu.ng cabinets, book cases, small desk and chair, storage cabinet. Contact Virginia, and the Cancer Office. 945-4107 RED CROSS OFFICE NEEDS STAFFING immediate opening for ladies interested in part tirre volunteer clerical office work. Times available are mornings between 8:30 and 1 30. Volunteer may select days of the week most convenient. Call Colindo Munson any morning at 945-3122. LIKE CHILDREN? Looking for something to do this year? Combine the two and hove fun working with younger children in a structured, relaxed, learning atmosphere. We need three ladies willing to work one half doy eoch week. We need you. Coll Pot Fnddle at 948-3251. ATTENTION AREA RUG LOOKERS? We need help! We have several balls of rag strips ready to be loomed into rugs. Area men and women with rug looms and some time to loom a rug for the Deportment of Social Services. The rugs are then sold in anticipation of raising funds for Emergency Needs. Call Cindy Lieffers anytime ot 948-8958. •MATERIAL DONATIONS’ STARTING YOUR HOUSEHOLD SORTING BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS? Extra pieces of furniture, appliances and small items are needed immediately. The Crisis Needs Program hos a waiting list for Barry County residents needing refrigerators, dressers, cribs, and beds of any size. Call John Hoon. Crisis Needs Project Coor­ dinator. at 948-3251 or Don Rewa al 948-3259. B*>^^**% 1 taw ef State St art Id OHWrAAon thro f rt. »to ■ j| Hastings SHOP DOWNTOWN HASTINGS FOR GREATER SAVINGS FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL! r'YOUR CHILDS is the most precious thing you pen. Have you ever thought about giving your son or daughter the gift of a lifetime by beginning o life insurance progrom now? * Inexpensive * Level annual premium SPONSORED BY THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES... Wren Funeral Home The JC Penney Co,. Riverbend Travel Agency Hastings Deportment Store, Downtown Hostings 533 West Stote Street Patrick C. Hodges Ben Franklin Store Dependable Jewelers Since 1931 102 West Stote at Jefferson * Cash savings insurabili Barry County Lumber Home Center The House of Quolity Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broadway RM Sales and Service Limited quantities. Open 12 noon to 4 pm Volunteers Six students from Barry County were among those awarded degrees from Centra] Michigan University at the end of the winter semester in May. They were Gerald Holley, of 1810 Quimby Rd., Hastings, who received a BS in physical education; Kathryn Powers, of 1824 Barber Rd, Hastings, who received a BS in physical education; Scott Sutherland, of 216 Indian Hills, Hastings, who received a BS in marketing; Cheryl Bender, of 2998 Woodschool, Mid­ dleville, who received a BS in child development; Thomas Gurd, of 6147 Guy Rd., Nashville, who received a BS in marketing; and Shelly Wolff, of 307 Center Court, Nashville, who received a BS in marketing. This mini-cassette ployer/ recorder hos o built-in conden­ ser mike. Push button controls for play, one-touch record, eject/pause, stop, rewind review, fast forward/cue. lockable pause, automatic stop, edit function. JCPenney Barry County Community Six county students awarded degrees * Guaranteed future (Orig. 49.98) y f 1710 S. Bedford Road TIMOTHY R. NEWSTED Special Agent Birke's Cut Rate Shoe Store Shoes for the entire fomily City Food & Beverage 0pen9a.m. to 11p.m. Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. The Hollmork of Insuronce Excellence Hastings Savings and Loan Assn. 123 W. Stote St. Culligan Water Conditioning 313 North Bolt wood Flexfab, Inc. 629 So. Michigon Leary’s Sp°rt Center Downtown Hastings Felpausch Food Center Fine Foods - Meot - Produce Flexible Hose and Ducts fo» Industry Cleveland’s Brown’s Custom Interiors 130E. State Street Where Sovings Does Moke A Difference "Prettiest Floors in Town” Hastings Aluminum Products, Inc. Na i tnal Bank of Hastings Mfgs. of Home Improvement Products Hastings Hotel Patten Monument Hastings City Bank Enjoy Our Hospitality Cemetery Memorials 150W. Court St. 1616 S. Hanover Hastings, Ml. 49058 The Travel Store Hastings Water Conditioning, Inc. Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy Gambles Your Rexoll Store, Downtown Hastings 130 W. State St.. Hastings Comer of W. jtote ot Broadway Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. Hastings Press 152 W. Stote Street Cinder Pharmacy HOW. State St. �The Hostinqs Bonner— Thursday. August 18. 1983 Page 8 LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Ron­ ald S. Buller and Shirley A. But ler. husband and wife, of Kala­ mazoo. Michigan to Great Lakes Federal Savings and Loon Assoc­ iation. a corporation organized under the Home Owners' Loon Act of 1933. of the United States of America, as amended. Mort­ gagee. dated tho 6th day of July. 1979. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, ond State of Michigan, on nt 12th day of July. 1979 in Liber 242 of Barry County Records at Page 33. on which mortgege there is claimed to be c‘ue. at the dale of ’his notice, far principal and interest, the sum of Nineteen Thousand Fifty-Four ond 09/100 ($19,054.09) Dollars. And no suit O" proceedings at law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt se­ cured by said mortgage or any pari thereof: Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and pursuant to the statute of the State of Mich­ igan in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 9rh day of September 1983 ot two o'clock in the after­ noon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East entrance, to the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hostings. Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, (that beinw the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Borry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on said mortgage with the interest thereon ot eleven and 25/100 (11.25%) percent per annum ond all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorn»y fees allowed by low. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, neces­ sary to protect its interest in the premises. Said premises are sit­ uated in the Township of Hope. County of Barry, State of Mich­ igan and described as: Lot 34 of Village of Cloverdale, according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in Liber 1 of plots on page 31. being situated in the Southeast *4 of Section 20. town 2 North. Range 9 West. During the one month immed­ iately following the sole, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Ann Arbor. Mich­ igan. July 21. 1983. GREAT LAKES FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION First publication: August 4 1983 Mortgagee Charles P. Hoffman. Jr. (P29826) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Federal Savings Building. 401 East Liberty St.. P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 8-25 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEAPING File No. 18,828 In the matter of ROBERT CARL HUGHES. Deceased. Social Securi'y Number 375-66-4464. TAKE NOTICE: On September 1, 1983 at 2:30 p.m.. in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hostings. Mich­ igan. before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the Pet­ ition of Barbara Sue Hughes for appointment of Personal Repre­ sentative. for fixing the amount of bond, determining heirs, authorization to pursue wrong­ ful death action ond to hire at­ torneys in that regard ond there­ after distributing said estate to those entitled thereto. Further, fake notice that claimants against lhe estate are required to file their claims with Barbara Sue Hughes at 822’4 West Green St., Hostings, Mich­ igan 49058, on or before the 1st doy of November 1983, this being the time limit for filing claims according to law ond ihe Probate Court Rules. August 9. 1983 Barbara Sue Hughes 822'4 West Green St. Hastings. Ml 49058 6 ■ 6-945-5985 William A. Risdon, II (P19463) 130 N. Park St. Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 616-343-5566 8-25 TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE-1983 AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT AND REGULATE NON EXCLU SIVE FRANCHISES TO CHARTER TELECOMMUNICATIONS COR­ PORATION OF MICHIGAN AND TRIAD CATV INC TO ERECT OPERATE AND MAINTAIN CATv SYSTEMS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS. ALSO GENERAL LY TO REGULATE CABLE COM MUNICATION SERVICES WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS THE TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS ORDAINS Section 1. Franchise and Term ef Franchise. Chorter Telecommunications Corporation of Michigan and Triad CATV. Inc. (hereinafter re­ ferred io as "Grantees") ore hereby granted the right, fran­ chise ond authority for a period of 15 years, to construct, oper­ ate and maintain cable tele­ visions systems (Hereinafter re­ ferred to os "Systems") over, un­ der, upon ond within th® Town­ ship of Hastings (hereinafter re­ ferred to os "Township") includ­ ing the right, franchise and authority to construct, operate, repair, replace ond maintain over, under ond upon the public rights of way of the ownership, the cables ond equipment neces­ sary for such Systems, subject to lhe conditions and restrictions os hereinafter provided. Re­ newal of this franchise shall be for a period of ten (10) years in the discretion of the Township Board if the Board shall find that Grantees or their Successors re­ main qualified to operate the cable communications systems ond hove provided past service in compliance with the terms and conditions of this ordinance and any applicable laws, ordinances and regulations. Section 2. Particular Franchise Areas ef Grantees. For the purposes of the fran­ chises granted to the respective Grantees herein, the Township shall be divided by a line com­ mencing at the West '4 post of Section 7 ol said Township ond running thence Easterly on the East and West '•« line cf Section 7, 8. 9 and 10 and ending ot the center of said Section 10 of said Township. The said line shall run then Southerly from the center of said Section 10 on the North and South '4 lines of Sections 10. 15. 22. 27 ond 34 to the South '4 post of said Section 34 ond be­ ing the ending point of said line. The franchise granted to Char­ ter Telecommunication Corpor­ ation of Michigan shall include all portions of the Hastings Township lying Northerly and Easterly of the above described line. The franchise granted to Triad CATV. Inc. shall include all por­ tions of Hastings Township lying Southerly and Westerly of the above described line. Section 3. Termination, Cancel­ lation er Exaration of Franchise. (1) In the event this Franchise is terminated or cancelled by the Township Board by reason of the Grantees' default, as provided in Section 21 of this Franchise, lhe Township shall have the right and option, for a period of 60 days following such termination or cancellation, to elect to pur­ chase the Systems located in the Township. The purchase price for the Systems shall be their then fair market value os determined by obtaining three valuations through three recognized CATV industry consultants mutually acceptable to both parties, with reduction for such damages os are incurred by the Township in connection with such default, termination or cancellation. Within 20 days after election of such right ond option by the Township, Grantee shall submit its determination of such fair market value in writing to the Township. If the Township does not agree to such determination, said fair market value shall be determined by arbitration pur­ suant to Section 16 of this Fran­ chise. Damages incurred by the Township shall include, without limitation, any payment by lhe Township pursuant to a resolu­ tion of the Township Board auth­ orizing or directing another per­ son to operate the System for a temporary period, not to exceed 6 months until a new Franchise has been granted: provided that Grantee shall be entitled to all gross revenues of the System during such period. (2) Upon termination or can­ cellation by the Township or upon the expiration of this Fran­ chise. the Township may direct the Grantee to operate lhe Sys­ tem for the Township for a per iod not to exceed 6 months ond the Grnntee agrees to comply with such direction. The Town­ ship shall pay the Grantee all reasonable and necessary cost incurred by it in operating the System over and above the net revenue of said System Section 4. Non-Exclutive Fran­ chise. HOPE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN • NOTICE • TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF HOPE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hope Townsh.p Board has adopted the Section(s) added to the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance that provides for regulation of Solid Waste Dis posal Areas. This Ordinance was adopted Monday June 13 1983 to be effective immediately Copies of this Ordinance ond the mop may be purchased end inspected at the Hope Township Clerk s Office located at 1061 W Brogan Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 by appointment by telephoning (616) 945-5722. For information about Budding and Zoning (permits, etc.) please contact Richard H lemaor Zoning Ad­ ministrator/Building Inspector at (616) 623-2267 SHIRLEY R. CASE, Hope Township Clerk This Fronchise shall be non­ exclusive ond shall neither re­ strict the Township Board in lhe exercise ol its regulatory power nor prevent it from grant­ ing any other cable television system franchise. Sections Transfer of Franchise Grantees shall not sell, trans­ fer, assign or sublet this Fran­ chise without the prior approval ol lhe Township by resolution provided, however, that the Township shall not unreasonably withhold its approval. Il is the intention of the Town­ ship to award this Franchise to the Grantees ond for Grantees to own. operate, develop and control the operation of the Sys­ tems. It is the intent of the Town­ ship to have lhe most efficient cable operation for its citizens. Careful consideration and thorough investigation by lhe Township of the proposed trans­ feree will be the prime factor for acceptance or denial of a proposed transfer, financial con­ dition and cable TV experience being among primary factors for consideration. Section 6. Conditions on Street Um. (1) All transmission and dis­ tribution structures, lines ond equipment erected by the Gran­ tees within the Township shall be located so os not to interfere with the proper use of streets, alleys and other public ways and places, ond to cause minimum interference with the rights or reasonable convenience of prop­ erty owners who adjoin any of the said streets, alleys or other public ways and places, ond not to interfere with existing instal­ lation in such streets. In all areas of the Township where the cab­ les, wires or other like facilities of public utilities ore placed un­ derground either now or in the future, the Grantees shall place their cables underground to the maximum extent the then exist­ ing technology reasonably per­ mits. The Grantees shall furnish to and file with the Township maps, plots and permanent rec­ ords of the location and char­ acter of all facilities constructed, including underground facilities. (2) In the case of any distur­ bance of pavement, sidewalk, driveway or other surfacing, the Grantees shall, at their own expense, and in the manner ap­ proved by the Township, replace ond restore all paving, sidewalk, driveway or other surface or any street or alley disturbed. The distuibance of any public way shall require the prior approval of the Township. (3) If at ony time during the period of the Franchise the Township shall lawfully e'set to vacate, alter, improve or change the grade or location of any street, alley or other public way. the Grantees shall upon reason­ able notice by the Township, re­ move. replace and relocate their poles, wires, cables, under­ ground conduits, manholes and other fixtures ot their own ex­ pense. and in each instance comply with the requirements of the Township. (4) The Grantees shall not place poles, conduits or other fixtures above or below ground where the same will interfere with any gas. electric, telephone fixtures, water hydrant or other utility, and all such poles, con­ duits or other fixtures placed in any street shall be so placed as to comply with all requirements of lhe Township. (5) The Grantees shall hove the authority to trim ony trees upon and overhanging the streets, alleys, sidewalks and public places ol the Township so as to prevent the branches of such trees from coming in con­ tact with the wires and cobles of the Grantees, except that at the option of the Township, such trimming may be done by it. or under its supervision ond dir­ ection. at the expense of the Grantees. Said expense shall be of the Township's direct labor cost including fringe benefits of personnel while performing such trimming. The Grantees shall reimburse the Township such expense. Section 7. Type and Capacity ef Equipment to be testa Bed. (1) The Systems shall be engin­ eered. installed, maintained, operated ond equipped so os to ot all times meet ihe technical standards of the Federal Communications Commission including specifications for freq­ uency boundaries, visual car­ riers. frequency levels, aural carrier frequency levels, chan­ nel frequency response, term­ inal isolation and system radi­ ation. and all other standards established by the FCC. Section 8. Operational Stand­ ards. (1) The Grantees shall install, maintain ond operate their sys­ tems in accordance with the highest standards of the art ond render efficient service in ac­ cordance with such rules and regulations as promulgated by the Federal Communications Commission and other regula­ tory laws. (2) There shall be no interrup­ tion of service to subscribers un­ less caused by on Act of God, acts of third parties over whom Grantees hove no control, or any other oct or event which Grantees have no control. In the event of a strike by Grantees employees Grantees shall if possible continue to transmit all broadcast signals with available supervisory personnel. Grantees shall provide a uniform, strong signal, free from distortion ond interference (3) Grantees shall provide without charge, one TV Rodic Outlet to each Township public building fire station, police sta­ tion and public ond parochial school that is passed by its coble Grantees shall provide with­ out charge one (1) outlet to Township Hall. If additional out lets ore required at ony of the said locations, the Grantees shall install same al the cost of time and materials only, but in no event will there be a month­ ly service charge at said loca­ tions. provided that such addi tional out'ets do not in the ag­ gregate number exceed 10 (4) The franchisee shall pro­ vide a toll free telephone num­ ber for subscriber complaints and shall maintain a repair ser­ vice capable of responding to subscriber complaints or re­ quests. (5) Operating Standards. The systems shall deliver to the sub­ scriber s terminal a signal thot is capable of producing a black and white or colored picture without visunl material degrad­ ation in quality within lhe limit­ ations imposed by the technical state of lhe art. (a) The systems shall transmit or distribute signals without causing objectionable cross­ modulation in the cobles or in­ terfering with other electrical or electronic nutworks or with the reception of other television or radio receivers in the area not connected to the network. Section 9. Schedule of Subscrib­ er Rates. There shall be a reduced in­ stallation charge within the first 30 days of operation, and basic rotes shall not be increased for at least two years from the dale hereof. The said basic rates far service as well as rates for supplemen1a1 service are set forth in the Supplemental Cable Commun­ ications Fronchise Agreement as executed between the parties. Section 10. Franchise Expenses. The Grantees shall pay to lhe Township of Hastings. Michigan, on an annual basis, the sum of three percent (3%) of the basic subscription rate by January 31 of each succeeding year, for each subscriber. Section 11. Certificate of ComGrantees shall apply to the Federal Communications Com­ mission (FCC) for certificates of compliance os soon os all nec­ essary documentation is com­ pleted. but in no event later than 60 days from the effective dote of this Franchise. Section 12. Construction Per­ iod - Remedies for Default. (1) The coble facilities of Char­ ter Telecommunications Corpor­ ation of Michigan shall be com­ pletely operational in the "Indian Hills" area, as indicated on the certain map attached to the cer­ tain Supplemental Cable Com­ munications System Fronchise Agreement to be executed be­ tween the Township and Gran­ tee. on or before September 30, 1983. to tho effect that all res­ idents in such area desiring a cable hookup and service shall be granted same within 30 days of such request. Charter Telecommunications Corporation of Michigan shall also provide such cable facilities on a completely operational basis to the "Thornoppie Lake" area as designated on the map referred to aforesaid on or be­ fore September 30. 1984. It is further provided that Charter Telecommunications Corporation of Michigan shall provide the said coble facilities to the remainder of its operating area in the Township at such time os the population of a given area renders some economically feasible in accordance with the generally accepted standards of the coble television industry. (2) The cable facilities of Triad CATV. tnc.. shall be completely operational in the "Powell Road" "Center Rood". "Star School Rood". "M-37”. and "South Broadway" areas and the other areas adjacent thereto as indi­ cated on the aforesaid map on -r before December 31, 1983. lhe said map as referred to aforesaid is attached to the cer­ tain Supplemental Cable Com­ munications System Fronchise Agreement, and all residents in such areas desiring a cable tele­ vision hookup and services shall be granted same within 30 days of such request. It is further provided thot Triad CATV. Inc. shall provide the said cable facilities to the remainder of its operating area in lhe Township at such time as the population of a given o-eo ren­ ders some economically feasible in accordance with the gene-al­ ly accepted standards of the cable television industry. (3) In the event that either Grantee should default in pro­ viding service to ony of the above mentioned areas and in the manner os specified above, then its franchise at the option of the Township shall immed­ iately terminate ond Grantee s right to furnish service here­ under shall be at an end. Grantees shall not be consid­ ered in default on the foregoing construction schedule if the de­ lay upon the specified date is caused by on Act of God. acts of third parties over whom Gran­ tees have no control, strikes. delays or an, other oct or event which is not forseeable as of the effective dale of this Fronchise ond over which Grantees have no control. The financial situ­ ations or financial abilities of Grantees shall in no event be considered a cause for delay. Notice of ony such delay shall be communicated in writing to the Township Board. In the event the Township dis­ agrees os to the validity of such delay or length of such delay such delay shall be subject to arbitration as provided in Section 16 of the Fronchise. Section 13 Number and Um of Channels. (1) The Grantees shall con­ struct a CATV system which shall have on eventual capacity of 35 channels See ©f*° Supplemental Franchise Agree­ ment. (2) The Grantees shall carry on their system the signal of any authorized and operating Borry County Michigan, television broadcast station and shall carry lhe full tin® broodcas; of any properly l,consed frequency modulation radio stations either commercial ©r education now exist ng or subsequently licensed with transmitter facil­ ities within Barry County Mich­ igan (3) Upon termination of ser­ vice to ony subscriber the Gran­ tees may prompt*/ remove all of their facilities ond equipment from the premises of such sub­ scriber upon the subscribers written recuest v. ithout charge Section 14 Cotaplatnts. Any person who has a com­ plaint thot Grantee is not oper­ ating or maintaining the cable television system in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Franchise or has a com­ plaint regarding the quality of service, equipment malfunction and similar matters provided by Grantee, shall register such complaint with Grantee. Gran­ tee shall formulate 0 policy for the handling of complaints In the event any complaint is not resolved directly with Grantee, then such person may register such complaint with the Town­ ship Supervisor. The Township Supervisor shall investigate such complaint, ond moy. if deemed necessary, prepare a report to the Township Board for disposi­ tion. In any contested matter all parties shall be afforded an op­ portunity for a hearing alter rea­ sonable notice, in conformity with all applicable statutory reg­ ulations. Tho notice, in addition to complying with any other ap­ plicable statutory requirement shall state the time, place and issues involved and opportunity shall be afforded all parties to present evidence and arguments with respect thereto. The Town­ ship Supervisor and Board may prepare a written report dispos­ ing of such complaint and an of­ ficial record which shall include testimony and exhibits in each contested matter shall be made, but it shall not be necessary to transcribe mechanically record­ ed testimony or shorthand notes unless requested for purposes of rehearing or court review. The Township may adopt appropriate rules of procedure for notice and hearing in contested mat­ ters. The decision of the Town­ ship Board shall bo mode within 30 days after lhe conclusion of the hearing and such decision shall be based upon facts pre­ sented with findings. Section 15. Preferential or Dis­ criminatory Practices Prohibited. The Grantees shall not. os to rates, charges, service facili­ ties, rules, regulations or any other matter make or grant ony undue preference or advantage to any person or subject any per­ son to any undue prejudice or disadvantage, except as other­ wise provided in this Franchise. Section 16. Arbitration. Any matter expressly made arbitrable under provisions of this Franchise shall be resolved as provided in the within para­ graph. Notice of demand for ar­ bitration shall be mailed by cer­ tified mail, return receipt re­ quested. end by depositing the same in the United States moil with postage fully prepaid ad­ dressed as follows, or as the Township or Grantees moy here­ after designate: Township Township Clerk Township of Hostings Grantee Charter Telecommun­ ications Corporation of Michigan 4000 Campou Sq. Bldg. 180 Monroe. N.W Grand Ropids.MI 49503 Grantee Triad CATV, Inc. 305-C South Church St. Hastings. Ml 49056 In the event thot arbitration shall be demanded, three orb!’rotors shall be appointed by the presiding Judge of the Barry County Circuit Court who shall also :«x reasonable compensa­ tion for said arbitrators. The ex­ penses of the arbitration and the compensation of the arbit­ rators shall be borne by the Grantee and the Township in such manner as the arbitrators provide in their award, but in no event shall the Township be ob­ ligated to pay more than onehalf of the expense The arbitration decision and/ or award shall be determined by a majority of the arbitrators and shall be binding on the par­ ties. The arbitrators shall follow the rules and procedures of the American Arbitration Assoc­ iation in applying the terms and provisions of the within Fronchise as well as the Supple­ mental Cable Communications System Fronchise Agreement executed between the parties. Section 17. Franchise Stand­ ards. Grantees have submitted ev­ idence of their legal character and their financial, technical and other qualifications, and such evidence os submitted has been reviewed and approved by the Township pursuant to and as a port of the duly held public proceeding in the Township. Section 18. Acceptance of Fran­ chise. Within 30 doys offer the effec­ tive dote of this Fronchise, the Grantees shall file with the Township Clerk their uncondi­ tional acceptance of this Fran­ chise and sh- H promise to com­ ply with and abide by all of its provisions terms and conditions. Section 19 Conflict Between This Franchise and FCC Require­ ments. In the event of conflict of ony provision herein with provisions ol FCC rules and regulations the provisions of FCC rules and ;egulations shall prevail. Section 20 Insurance. At all times during the terms ol the Franchise. Grantees shall obtain, pay all premiums for and file with tho Township Clerk a certificate of Insurance or other proof evidencing the pay ment for the following. (I) A general comprehensive public liability insurance policy indemnifying, defending ond saving harmless ’he Township its officers, boards commis­ sions agents ana employees from ony ond all claims by ony person whatsoever on account of injury to or death ol any per son or persons occasioned by the operations of the Grantees under franchise herein granted or alleged to hove been so caused or occurred with limits of not less than $500 000 00 for injury o> death to any one per­ son ond not less than $1 000.000 00 for injury or death of ony two or more persons in any one occurrence. (2) Property damage insurance indemnifying, defending and saving harmless the Township its officers, boards, commis­ sions. agents ond employees from and against all claims by any person whatsoever for prop­ erty damoqe occasioned by the operation of lhe Grantees under the Fronchise herein granted or allowed to have been so caused or occurred with limits of not ioss than $300 000.00 for damage to properly (3) Workmen s Compensation Insurance os provided by the laws of the Stole of Michigan. (4) Automobile insurance with limits of not loss than $300 000 00 ol public liability coverage and automobile property damage insurance with a limit of not less than $300,000.00 covering all automotive equipment. (5) All of the foregoing insur­ ance contracts shall be in form satisfactory to the Township At­ torney and she1* be issued and maintained by companies auth­ orized to do business in the State of Michigan and they shall require 30 days written notice of any cancellation to both the Township and the Grantee here­ in. The Township shall be a named insured on all such insur­ ance contracts other than Workmen's Compensation Insur­ ance. (6) Seo Supplemental Fran­ chise Agreement re surety de­ posit. Section 20. Forfeiture and Ter­ mination in Event of Default If Grantee shall fail to com­ ply with any of the provisions of lhe Fronchise. or default in ony of its obligations hereunder, and shall within 30 days after written notice from the Town­ ship, fail to commence and, within a reasonable time there­ after. correct such default or noncompliance, the Township moy declare the respective Fran­ chise. and all rights of Grantee hereunder, forfeited ond termin­ ated. The said right of forfeiture ond/or termination shall be ex­ ercisable only in the event of a default which is substantial. Bankruptcy or receivership of Grantee shall be considered as a substantial default ond not subject to arbitration Nothing herein shall pre -ent Grantee from consclidctmg with or merging into another partnership or corporation or from permitting one or more cor­ porations to merge into it. pro­ vided the resulting or transferee partnership or corporation as­ sumes in writing all the obliga­ tions of the Grantee hereunder Such consolidation or merger in any event shall be subject to the provisions of Section 5 hereof. Section 22 Indemnity. Grantees shall, ot their sole cost ond expense, fully indem­ nify. defend and hold harmless the Township, its officers agents boards, commissions, and employees against any and all claims, suits, actions, liabil­ ity and judgments for damages (including but not limited to expenses for reasonable legal fees) to persons and property, in any way arising out of or through the acts or omissions of Grantees, their officers, ser­ vants. agents and employees or to which Grantees’ negligence shall in any wav contribute. Section 23. Confidentiality. Grantees shall not divulge any list of subscribers to any out­ side source. Section 24. Local Office. Grantees specifically agree thot. at the time that services commence, and during such t me as services pursuant to this or­ dinance are provided to resi­ dents ol the Township o! Has­ tings, that the Grantees shall maintain offices in the Township of Hastings or an immediately adjacent Township or City. Section 25. Local Installations and Equipotent. Triad CATV. Inc. shall ot all times during the continuance of this Franchise maintain a suit­ able antenna ond earth station in the Township of Hastings for tne reception and transmission of programming to Hastings ’ownship residents within the area of its fronchise. Chorter Telecommunications Corporation of Michigan shall construct and maintain such suit­ able antenna and earth station in the Township of Hastings at such time os the same should become economically feasible in accordance with the gener­ ally accepted standards of the cable television industry. Section 26. Blading on Secces sera and Assigns. All of the provisions of this Franchise shall bo binding on any successors or assigns of the Grantees. Section 27 General Provisions Regulating Cable Communication Systems. (1) Franchise Required. No person firm or corporation shall construct install maintain or operate a cable communica­ tions system in the Township of Hastings, nor provide any coble communications service without first having obtained a franchise therefor from the Township. (2) Compliance with Applicable Laws. At all times during the effec­ tiveness of ony fronchise. the Franchisee shall be subject to all lawful exercises of the police powers ond othei authority ol the Township. The Franchisee os a condition of the continuance of its franchise, shall comply with all applicable local, state ond federal lows, ordinances ond regulations, including the rules, regulations ond other authority of the Federal Com­ munications Commission. (3) Indemnification. The Franchisee shall indem­ nify ond save the Township harmless from any and all los­ ses. costs and expenses result­ ing from damage to any prop­ erty or injury or death to any person arising out of or occur­ ring by reason of the exercise by lhe Franchisee of any rights granted in the franchise, or by reason of lhe omission by the Franchisee of any duties or ob­ ligations thereof. The Franchisee shall carry insurance to protect itself and the Township from ony and all claims, judgments, costs, expenses and liabilities which moy arise or result from ony such loss, injury or domoge: such insurance shall be in such amounts os prescribed in Sec­ tion 20 of the within Ordinance. (4) Construction Standards and Timetable. Any Franchisee shall basically comply with the construction standards os sot forth in tho within Franchise Granting Or­ dinance and shall also comply with such timetable os may be set forth in a given Fronchise Granting Ordinance or Franchise Agreement. (5) Rates, Fiegtammlng and ■isceUaaeows Matters. The matter of rates, program­ ming and other matters govern­ ing ony Franchisee in the Town­ ship of Hostings shall be those expressed in the within Ordin­ ance ond the Supplemental Cable Communications System Franchise Agreement executed in connection with same. Rales and programming may be changed when necessary without specific Township ap­ proval with the matter of basic rotes, however to be main­ tained of or below the overage rote charged by cable TV sys­ tems in the State of Michigan. This paragraph is subject to Sec­ tion 9 herein The matter of programming in o respective system, however, shall be subject in all events to the ultimate control of the Has­ tings Tcwnship Board with said control. However to be oxer cised by said Township Board so as not to unreasonably restrict the operations of a Grantee of cable television franchise within the Township of Hastings. Section 28. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect on the 19th doy of August. 1983. TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS By: Richard C. Thomas H's Supervisor By: Juanita A. Slocum It's Clerk I hereby certify thot rhe fore­ going Ordinance was adopted by the Township Board of the Town­ ship of Hostings, Michigan, in public session held on the 25fh day of July. 1983. Juanita A. Slocum Township Clerk SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD AUGUST 10. 1983 Reports on committees pre­ sented. Approved peition for street lights. Authorized payment of bills in amount of $2,788.40. June Doster. Clerk Attested toby: Supervisor Stevens On SATURDAYS Bring Your Banking to Us. When you're making out your Saturday morning schedule, remember to put HCB on your list. And these extra banking hours will be just as wel­ comed by all new customers who need to bank on Saturdays. For our present customers, Saturday hours are a real convenience, providing added time to handle finan­ cial matters. Now is the perfect time to open an account at HCB, and make the switch to Saturday banking conven­ ience. HASTINGS OFFICE MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE 8:30 to Noon Drive-In Service 9:00 to Noon Lobby & Drive-In Service (ittvfiumk �The Hostings Bonner- Thursday, August IB. 1983. Poge9 Prep football practice opened amid heat The 1983 version of Hastings High School football is off and running The Saxons opened pre-season con­ ditioning drills in accordance with MHSAA rules on Monday morning The drills must be held witout pads until Aug 22 when full equipment practices commence A total of 27 varsity players — one of the lowest totals in recen! years — greeted second- year Saxon coach Jeff Simpson on Monday morning. Simpson said he is plan­ ning two-a-day workouts for his team the first going from 8:30 to 11:30 a m. each morning and the second lasting from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The drills are designed for the players to familiarize themselves with the 1983 Saxon playbook and also to run agility and conditioning drills. Simpson said that for much of the practice the team is divided into different groups so that more individual instruction can be supplied to players. "The players have to get everything they have to learn down this week, because once get the pads on. they have to be ready to 8°.'' said Simpson Simpson admitted he expected closer to 3035 players to turn out for the team instead of ‘he 27 he does have He said Hastings could he in serious trouble once injuries start to add up on the team. "If we get hurt by injuries, then the number of players we have out will hurt us a k»t." he said. Simpson said the lack of players can be explained by two reasons. The first is that the current group of seniors was the first affected by budget cuts four years ago with the axing of freshman football. Hastings is currently the only school in the Twin Valley without a freshman football team. The second reason is the normal attrition °f players. In other words it is natural for several students to simply give up sports before their senior year in favor of other interests. Simpson said he expects other Twin Valley schools to have anywheie .com 35 to players on their respective varsity teams Temperatures for the first couple days of practice hovered in the middle 80s. Simpson said he and his coaching staff will keep a close watch over the players leaking for any signs of extra fatigue. "We have three water breaks in each of our practices." said Simpson. “We watch the players real careful." Last year's Hastings team compiled a 6-3 record having rallied to win it's last four games of the season. Sports.. at a glance By Steve Vedder Carlson bows out of coaching Saxon football coach Jeff Simpson rattles off instructions to his players during the first day of workouts. The Saxons compiled a 6-3 record a year ago after winning their lost four games. Simpson greeted 27 players out for practice this season. (Bonner photo) SPORTS Porkers kept from clinching league title, other leaders same J&J Auto handed the Weight Train Gym it's 17th straight defeat last week 10-3. In Wednesday's other game. Art Meade Auto and tbe Non-Runners played to a 6-6 tie-in a game halted after seven innings because of rain. Cappon’s knocked off the Superette 10-2 as Dave Reardon collected three hits and Bret Verus added two. The Superette was led by Jim Curtis, who had two hits. Hastings Mutual kept G & G Pork Farms from clinching the Division A title with a 6-3 win over the Porkers. G & G is now 12-4 and lead Cappon's by a game and a half. Scott VanAllsburg and Scott Hubbard each had two hits fur Mutual while Tom Ellinger and Dan Neely each had two safties for the Porkers. Fiberglass A kept their hopes for a Division A title alive by upending Hook’s 105. The leading hitters for Fiberglass were Keith Jones with three and John Miller, Wayne Kirwin, Rick Rawlings, and Bill Haddix with two each. The leading hitters for Hook’s were Jack Reynolds. Steve Vedder, Dick Robinson, Bob Cotant and Mike Robinson with two. Larabee Construction kept Mutual from a second upset as they topped Mutual 12-9 behind three hits by Daryl Barnum, Steve Mix, Dan Scott and K.Pennock and two hits each by Dan Miller, Ray Girrbach, and Dan Scott. For Mutual, Ray Rose had three hits. Lewis Realty edged Art Meade Auto 5-4 with a run in the 10th inning. Duane Mc­ Donald had three hits for the winners. in another game J & J Auto knocked off the Superette 6-4. The leading hitters for J & J were Jeff Eldridge, Steve Morgan, and Joe Beach with two each. Jim Curtis. Scott McKenzie and and G. Bullock had two hits for the Superette. Non-Runners vs Weight Train, 8:30 Hooks vs Porkers. 9:30 J & J Auto vs Lewis Realty Thursday:6:30 Fiberglass A vs Larabee, 7:30 Fiberglass A vs American Legion, 8:30 Moose vs American Legion, 9:30 Moose vs Cappons Friday :6:15 Hotel vs American Legion, 7:30J & J Auto vs Art Meade Auto, 8:30 Non­ Runners vs Lewis, 9:30 Fiberglass A vs B Women's League Scores MONDAY NIGHT: 1st - Vitale's, 20......................Med. Care, 2 2nd - City Bank, 7........................... Moose, 0 3rd - Hastings Merchants, 4 .. Vitales, 7 TUESDAY NIGHT: I st - Vitales, 7................................... Moose. 0 2nd • Vitales, 11........................ City Bank, 3 3rd - Vitales. 11........................ City Bank, 1 Joel Christensen grabs a pass during the first of the Hostings High School football workouts. The two-a-day sessions, without pods, started on Monday. Practice with pads is slated to commence Aug. 22, according to MHSAA guidelines. (Bonner photo) ----------- Golf Results----------Hastings Country Club Men’s Monday Night Goff League — BLUE DIVISION — MATCH RESULTS8 15: Mathews 41-4. Nitz 480; Ketchum 44-2. Rugg 52-2: Cove, 44 4. Warner 51-0; Gahan 47-4, Warner 51-0; Jacobs 38-4, McGinnis 55-0; Fluke 48-3, Dunham 61-1; War­ ner 51-4, Dunham 61-0; Rugg 52-4. Warner 51-0; Cove 44-4, McGinnis 55-0. Stanley 45-3. O’Connor <8-1; Jacobs 38-4. Jarman 51-0Sutherland 42-4, Dunham 61-0 STANDINGS: Jacobs 15. Fluke 14. Cove 13. Mathews 13. Rugg 15. Jarman 15. Sutherland 14. Stanley 15. Nitz 14. McGinnis 15. Coleman 12. Gahan 13. Goodyear 13. Gillespie 13. War­ ner 14. Ketchum 14. Dunham 13. O'Connor 13 PAIRING FOR 8 22 BACK NINE Cove vs. Dunham. Jacobs vs. Moihews. Fluke vs. Ket­ chum. Nitz vs. Warner. Jarman vs. Rugg. Stan­ ley vs. Coleman. McGinnis vs. Gabon. O’Con­ nor vs. Gillespie. Sutherland vs. Goodyear POSTPONED MATCHES. Goodyear vs. Gordon. Dunham vs. Malhews. Gahan vs. Dun­ ham. Gillespie vs. Ketchum. OConnor vs. Warner. Nitz vs. Coleman. Goodyear vs. Gilles­ pie. Coleman vs. Sutherland. Gahan vs. Mathews. Fluke vs. Colemon. O'Connor vs. Cove. - GREEN DIVISION — MATCH RESULTS 8/15: Archer 42-3. Rohde 431 Cook 43-4. Doty 59-0: Willison 43-4, Morey 50-0. Dorman 49 4. Moore 50-0; Wood 44-4, Boucher 53-0; Flora 53-4. Kennedy 45-0. STANDINGS: Cook 13, Willison 14. Morey 15, Doty 13. Dorman 15. Archer 14. Rohde 15. Bottcher 13. Kennedy 15. Cleveland 13, Dawe 12. Wood 11. Loftus 14. Birke 10. Ponfil 12. Flora 13. Moore 15. Beduhn9. PAIRING FOR 8/22 - BACK NINE: Morey vs. Kennedy. Beduhn vs Archer. Panfil vs. Cook. Rohde vs. Cleveland. Dawe vs. Doty, Wood vs. Birke. Willison vs. Loftus. Bottcher vs. Moore. Flora vs. Dorman. POSTPONED MATCHES: Cleveland vs. Loftus. Cook vs. Cleveland. Birke vs. Bottcher. Doty vs. Birke. Beduhn vs. Doty. Beduhn vs. Flora. Panfil vs. Birke, Bottcher vs. Beduhn. Dawe vs. Wood. Cook vs. Beduhn. Birke vs. Dawe. Birke vs. Flora. Wood vs. Panfil. Beduhn vs. Wood. Willi­ son vs. Wood, Panfil vs. Archer. Dawe vs. Beduhn. — GOLD DIVISION — MATCH RESULTS 5/15: Lorenger 39-4, Youngs 47-0. VonderVeen 42-4, Hoke 51-0; Chase 39-4, Lang 45-0. Farrell 42-4. Ironside 42-0; Alnslle 40-4. Fisher 39-0; Lang 45-4, Youngs 47-0; Stack 40-3. Lorenger 39-1; Miller 41-4. Krueger 42-0; Lorenger 39-4. Lang 45-0: Foster 40-4, Holman 0; 43Chose 39-4, Hoke 51-0: Ainslie40-4. Lang 45-0; Youngs 47-4, Cotter 48-0; Stjck 40-4. Youngs 47-0; Stock 40-4, VonderVeen 42-0. STANDINGS: Ironside 15, Slack 15. Chase 15. Fisher 14. Homely 13. VonderVeen 14. Ainslie 13. Farrell 12. Miller 14. Krueger 15. Youngs 15, Foster 13. Lang 15 Holman 13. Lorenger 8. Cotter 12, Hoke 14, Williams 10. PAIRING FOR 8/22: Farrell vs. Vanderveen. Krueger vs. Lorenger. Hoke vs. Foster, Lang vs. Fisher, Miller vs. Holman. Williams vs. Chase, Ironside vs. Ainslie. Hamoty vs. Youngs. Stack vs. Cotter. (FRONT NINE) POSTPONED MATCHES: Lorenger vs. Cotter. Lorenger vs. Hamoty. Cotter vs. Williams. VonderVeen vs. Lorenger. Holman vs. Hoke. Ainslie vs. Lorenger. Williams vs. Foster. Miller *s. Williams. Lorenger vs. Farrell. Fisher vs. Lorenger. Cotter vs. Farrell. Foster vs. Ainslie, Holman vs. Lorenger. Williams vs. Farrell, Hamoty vs. Williams. — RED DIVISION— Division A standings G & G Pork Farms 12-4 Cappon Oil 11-6 Fiberglass 8-6 Hooks 9-7 Moose 6-9 Division B standings American Legion 11-3 Superette 10-7 Hotel 9-7 Larabee Const. 8-8 Hastings Mutual 7-10 Fiberglass B 5-11 Division C standings Lewis Realty 13-3 J&J Auto 10-6 Art Meade Auto 5-11 Non-Runners 3-12 Weight Train Gym 0-17 Revised schedule for week of Aug.17 Wednesdays 30 Hooks vs Moose. 7:30 Youth football signup coming The Hastings Youth Athletic Football Association will conduct a player signup on August 18 at 4 p.m. behind the junior high for all fourth through eighth graders. The Hastings High School tennis courts have been resurfaced, due to a gift from several Hastings area parents. The courts should be ready for the first meet on SePf- 9(Bonner photoi Hastings tennis courts refitted The Hastings High School tennis courts will almost seem like new again thanks to the efforts of a group of Hastings parents. The courts are in the midst of being resurfaced through a gift donated by a group of Hastings parents spearheaded by Margaret DeCamp The $14,499 project, being handled by the Rieth-Riley company of Battle Creek, includes a new one and a half inch asphalt surface, and a recoloring and restriping of the courts. The work started a week ago and should be ready for ’he Hastings Invitational on Septembers The team may have to practice on the city courts for a week or two before the uork is completed. Bob Miller, director of non instruction services, said the gift came as a complete surprise to him. "It came right out of the blue," he said "I didn't know anything about it until they (the parents group > approached us. We are very When the Hastings golf team tees up their Titleist 384s on September 7 something will be missing. Or rather someone. Bob Carlson, longtime Saxon golf coach, will not be with the team this year. He gave up coaching last year after heading up the Hastings boys team since 1963 and the girls team since 1975. Carlson, who still teaches at the junior high, took a job instructing and running the pro shop at Riverbend Golf Course in Hastings. He decided he couldn’t give his all to coaching and the new job both. So, unfortunately for the boys and girt golf teams, he decided on the new job. Gordon Cole will replace him as the new Hastings golf coach. “I knew I couldn’t do a decent job at both places,’’ explained Carlson, a true gentleman who stopped by the Banner offices to recount some of his ex­ periences. ”To coach you have to be 100 per cent involved with the kids.” Being involved has always been a trademark of Carlson, who came to Hastings in 1959 as a junior high science and math teacher. He said he always wanted to be a coach, but there weren’t any immediate openings in the Saxon ranks. That, he recalled, wasn't a deterrent. ‘‘They told me when I came here if I played my cards right there’d be plenty of coaching jobs for me,” he said. Sure enough an opening occurred as head of the freshman football team in 1961. This team would later be Jock Clarey's undefeated varsity team of 1965. "Yeah, but I can’t take the credit for that,” smiled Carlson as he recalled the team. “It was just a super bunch of kids." Clarey brought Carlson up to varsity as an assistant coach in 1962. Later, when Jock retired, Carlson took over the varsity from 1966 to 1968 compiling a 12-12-1 record. Coaching the varsity wasn’t something that Carlson recalls with much vigor. “I was never really happy as a varsity football coach," he said. Football wasn’t the only sport Carlson would coach at Hastings. In 1963 he coached junior high basketball and joined the Hastings boys golf team. He also assisted with the Saxon wrestling team in the early 1960s. But it was the golf team that Carlson really enjoyed. And the team was successful under Carlson. The boys won a state championship in 1966 when Jim Fisher sank a 15-foot putt. appreciative.” Miller said lha( to the best of his knowledge, the courts have never been resurfaced though they were painted almost 10 years ago. Bike trip Aug. 20 The 13-mile Barry County Bicvcle Classic will be held at the fairgrounds in Hastings on Saturday, August 20 at 9 a m The proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society and entries must be received by August 17. The entry fee is $3.00 The bicycle race course begins at the fairgrounds and travles westbound on Gun Lake Road to Yankee Springs Road and then hack to the fairgrounds Anyone wishing more information should contact Tom Clark at 7.58-3150 or write 12001 North Ave . Bellevue. MI 49027 MATCH RESULTS 8/15: Lubieniecki 48-4, Burke 53-0; Jacobs 41-4, Burke 49-0; Stonlake <3-3. Sullivan 57-1; Rothfuss 42-4. Holl 42-0; Rothfuss 42-4, Siegel 59-0: Hopkins 41-2, Perry 44- 2; Ziegler 52-4, Lawrence 48-0: Lubieniecki 45- 4. Baxter 56-0; Bacon 49-4. Lubieniecki 45-0; Hollister 39-4, Holl 42-0; Rothfuss 42-4, Steury 55-0. Rothfuss 42-4. Bocon 49-0; Havens 47-4. Steury 55-0: McMillan 39-4. Siegel 59-0. STANDINGS: Hopkins 15. Rothfuss 15. McMil­ lon 14. Havens 15. Hollister 13, Perry 15. Law­ rence 15. Lubieniecki 14. Jacobs 14. Baxter 14, Hall 14 Ziegler 15. Burke 15, Siegel 15. Steury IS. Stonlake 12 Bacon 14. Sullivan 11. PAIRING FOR 8' 22: Bocon vs. Lawrence, Sie­ gel vs. Steury, Hopkins vs. Jacobs. Havens vs. Sullivan, McMillan vs. Burke Hollister vs. Perry, Rothfuss vs. Stonlake. Holl vs. Baxter. Ziegler vs. Lubieniecki. POSTPONED MATCHES- Sullivan vs. Lubienie­ cki. Sullivan vs. Baxter. Holl vs. Bacon. Sullivan **■ Hollister. Jacobs vs. Sullivan. McMillan vs. Hollister. OUTDOOR REPORT: Michigan Outdoor Report - fishing good The weather, up until today, has been beautiful this week. The days have been sunny and temperatures have climbed into the 80s during the day and dropping into the 50s and 60s at night. In fishing conditions. Lake Michigan fishing has started to pick up again. An east wind pushed the warmer water out bringing cooler water in. Perch are still fairly slow but the catches of bigger fish are increasing. At New Buffalo, quite a few chinook and a few lake trout have been taken. They are doing best in 120-140 feet of water down 60-70 feet using J-plugs, black north port nailers and green squids. Perch have been slow but pier fisherman are taking a few ciscos. At St. Joseph and Benton Harbor there is lots of action, mainly from chinook and some lake trout in 90-150 feet down 60-70 feet. Green silver strikers and J-plugs working well. In South Haven, perch are starting to pick — SILVER DIVISION — MATCH RESULTS 8 15: Hohn 46-4 Darrow 440 Vanport Fleet 42-4. Weller 42-0. Peuroch 364 Hoekstra 48-0; Miller 38-4. Jarvis 54-0, Wallin 54-3 Weller 45-1, Vanport Fleet 42-3. Peurach 36 1 Begg 42 4 Wollin 54 0. Beyer 36-4, dock »’ro 48-0 Mogg 44-4. Czmder 44-0 Hoekstra 48-4. Wollin 54-0. STANDINGS Welter 16. Vonport Fleet 15. Czmder 12. Begg 14, Miller 14. Beyer 16. Mogg ‘3 Peuroch 13 Keller 13. Corrigan 11. Jarvis ’3 Bellgraph 11. Hoekstra 14. Hahn 12. Miller ■ Darrow 15. Show 9 Wallin 8 PAIRING FOR 8 22 - FRONT NINE Jarvis vs. ®egg Beyrr vs. Czmder Bellgraph vs Keller, AAogg vs. Hohn. Hoekstra vs. Shaw Peurach vs. Miller Millei vs. Darrow Corrigan vs. Weller. Wollin vs. Vonport Fleet POSTPONED MATCHES Begg vs. Hahn. Keller vs. Show Miller vs Hoekstra Show vs. Czmder. Show vs. Wallin Shaw vs. Bellgroph. Continued to Page 10 "I can still see him sinking that putt every day.” Carlson beamed. Perhaps the moment that will always stick out in Carlson’s mind is the first West Central golf title won at Ionia in 1963. Carlson recalled that halfway through the meet it finally struck his team that they could win the cham­ pionship. "They finally decided that, by golly, they could win this thing,” he said. "And they did too.” Carlson also recalls the 1965 league championship at Alma. The meet was held in "blazing cold weather” and the hero was an unlikely source. "I couldn't decide on a fourth man for that meet. It was a toss up,” said Carlson. “I finally choose Tom Reynolds and it turns out he was the meet medalist.” Carlson also remembers the girls first regional title in 1975. That same team compiled a 15-6 dual meet record, won two tournaments, and finished second in the state. 4 All together, Carlson-coached boys golf teams won seven West Central and Twin Valley championships. The girls won two Twin Valley titles in 1975 and 1976 compiling a fantastic 32-1 dual meet recurd along the’way. Hastings boys and girls teams won over 250 dual meets in Carlson’s tenure. Since Carlson will still run the scoreboard at Hastings basketball and football games, and since he still teaches, he hopes he wouldn't miss coaching this fall. "I’ll always miss it, but because 1 am still associated with the kids, it might make things easier," he said. Carlson, whose golf background includes reading a ton of books and listening to friends, will not take the credit for a long line of excellent Hastings golf teams. He prefers to toss the credit to the kids. "We’ve been blessed with a basketful of talent here," he claimed. ‘‘We have had dedicated, hard-working kids. Even though it's a team sport, it boils down to how the individuals finish that leads to a championship.” Carlson is glad the new job will keep him close to golf. He said it had to be that way. “I’ll always want to keep my hand in it.” he said of golf. “H’s great, I really enjoy it." Yup. there will definitely be something missing when the Saxon golf team takes to the links in a couple of weeks. And the players on the team will be the lesser for it too. up again. Boats did pretty good in 60 feet of water. At Saugatuck, the water has been smooth wit coho and chinook hitting north of the piers in 60 feet down. Inland, bluegills are showing up in fair numbers. They are in deeper waters and are hitting on crickets and wax worms. In hunting news, the 1983-84 licenses are now available. The prices are all the same as last year. Put-take will open September 1 in the Barry and Three Rivers game areas. Gourdneck will not be open this year. Hibanks cards should be avialable any day now. Call and leave your name and address, we will send them when we get them. The following are hunter safety courses: Sept. 1 in Niles--684-0914 Aug. 20 in White Pigeon-483-7997 Aug. 27-28 in Dowagiac-782-6650 Aug. 31 in Benton Harbor-849-1595 Sept, in Buchanan-695-9216 Sept. 6 in Benton Harbor-925-6969 Learning to fly hard for young birds by John Lerg Dept, of Natural Resources Learning to fly is a difficult, time con­ suming process for young birds. They begin this learning process by standing in the nest and flapping their wings. Their first efforts are clumsy ones. Slowly, they learn how to hold Lheir wings as they flap them, and then their wings provide enough lift to raise them up slightly in the nest. Sooner or later, these liftscarry them over the side of the nest, and they flap and glide to the ground. At this point, they are called fledglings This leaves them in quite a predicament. They are not quite ready to fly. They can not feed themselves. They are easy prey for animals like foxes and skunks. Fortunately, the parent birds are able to find their young on the ground, and they do still attend to them. Usually in three days to a week from leaving the nest, the young are able to fly. Then, they leave the ground and perch in nearby trees as they learn from their parents how to locate food and find shelter. These ungainly youngsters can be seen now throughout Barry County. However, by fall they will be nearly as graceful as their parents. Then, they will face their biggest challenge, the migration south. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, August 18. 1983. Page 10 Funds being sought for tourist promotion by Steve Horton The Barry County Tourist Council has come up with some promotion ideas to iure tourists here, now all 11 needs is some money. With that need in mind council representatives recently approached the County Board of Commissioners, seeking an appropriation for implementing their plans. The board of commission, in turn — through it’s finance committee — requested that the council look into some additional sources of funding besides the county and also to provide a more detailed breakdown of proposed expenses. “The Tourism Council brought several proposals to the finance committee for consideration," Commissioner James Gordon informed fellow board members. The Barry Tourism Council — comprised of tourist-oriented groups and businesses — would like to see more people, like these boaters on the Thornapple River, to stop and visit this area. To accomplish that goal, the group is seeking start-up funds to begin some more serious promotions, including the Installation of a display ot a couple freeway Welcome Centers, the printing of a brochure, and the printing of a county tourist map. The council has been meeting for the past couple years and have began co-ordinating and helping advertise each other's attractions and events. "We asked them to do some more research on other sources of revenues other than just the board of commissioners, such as other government units, 'he Chamber of Com­ merces, service clubs, possible grants, and private enterprises. ” Gordon told the board that the finance committee also wanted a better picture of the proposals' costs before deciding on an appropriation. Audrey Burdick, treasurer of the Tourism Council, said that group would be meeting in September and at that time would discuss the commissioners' request. She said that she aid not see the com­ missioners’ action as a negative response. "I think they want to think about it (the ap­ propriation request) for awhile,” she ex­ plained. "They (also) want us to come back with something a little more solid.” Burdick noted as well that board of commission chairman Paul Kiel lias gons on record, favoring a push to promote tourism in the county. Burdick said the Council — which is comprised of tourist-oriented groups and businesses in the county —' has three promotional ideas it would like to pursue. Onewouldbetoputupa display describing the county’s tourist attractions at one or two interstate highway Welcome Centers. A second one would be to print a brochure, highlighting the county’s tourist attractions and facilities. A third one would be to print a county map, also highlighting the county's attractions and in addition listing an annual calender of tourist events. Compostion and printing costs, Burdick said, would be offset by selling advertising in it and from sales of the maps. "The freeway display would be laminated in fiberglass,” Burdick noted. "What they are is a scale of the county with pictorial highlights that show different areas of ac­ tivities.’ Cost of a display is $1500. Burdick said that the council has access to three Welcome Centers and would like to put one at the Benton Harbor center near Chicago and possibly one at the Coldwater center. Regarding the brochure, she said the council as yet has no concrete ideas on the type or cost of one, noting the latter would depend on the former. The map, she said, would be similar to one printed in Allegan County, promoting it’s tourist industry. “It would be four color and fairly good size." Burdick explained. "It’s a county map, but it also combines the tourism. It wOL’d depict highlights in the county and part of the legend would explain ’what' and •where' these activities and places are. "We would have tourist-related businesses buy ads to offset the cost," she added, “and we would also sell them so there would be some monies coming back.” Burdick said that other counties have done well with this type of promotion and have had to turn down would-be advertisers. Cost of the maps, she said, (using figures from Allegan County) were “approximately $10,000 for 50.000 maps". "We’d probably work on a smaller scale (than those numbers)." she added. Burdick said the council has put the higher priority on setting up a display and supplying it with brochures. “That’s the one thing we see that would do the most for us in the county right now,” she said Burdick pointed out that the Council — now about two years old — has been busy. "The least it’s accomplished is that every com­ munity (with a tourist attraction) is working with every other community,” she noted. “There has been very good co-operation which didn’t use to be so. They advertise for each other. “The council has also put together a packet with flyers and brochures for places in the county like Gun Lake, Bowens Mills, and Charlton Park which are distributed to cottages, motels, campgrounds," Burdick added. "We're also trying to get some bus tours set up that groups (from nearby areas) would take.” "Right now though we have no funding other than the $10 yearly dues which members pay," she said. Gun Lake the site of three races Sept. 3 Gun Lake will be the site of a mile fun run. a 5k run and a io k run on September 3. The fun run and 5 k runs begin at H a.m. ar.d the 10 k race at 9 a m The run begins at Gun River and Marsh Road. The 10 k run will award trophies to the 19 years and older division. Also loo medals will be divided according to runners in group. In the 5 k run. two trophies will be awarded to the f«»st male and fernale finisher with 5o medals also being divided. The mile run will award 10 medals to the top 12 run­ ners. The entry fee is $3.50 until September 1 with registration on race day set at $4.00 for 5k and 10 k run. The fun run registration fee is $1.00. For further information or to register contact Jerry JohncocK, 4329 Joy Road. Shelbyville. Ml. 49344 or call (616 ) 672-5917. Golf results, continued Bellgroph vs. Miller. Corrigan vs. Peurach, Mogg vs. Miller. Wallin vs. Miller. Wollin vs. Czinder. Ke! er vs. Hohn. Miller vs. Corrigan. Miller vs. Wallin. Shaw vs. Miller. Show vs. Mogg. Jarvis vs. Hahn. Bellgroph vs. Czinder Corrigan vs. Jarvis. Wallin vs. Peurach. Wallin vs. Corrigan. Wallin vs. Bellgraph. — WHITE DIVISION — MATCH RESULTS 8/15: Gardner 43 4. losty 54-0; Toburen 45-3. Ellis 45-1. STANDINGS: Ellis 15. Gardner 14. Fuller 13. Toburen 12. Burkholder 12. Boop 12. Colbry 12 Johnson 13. losty 9. Nolan 10. PAIRING FOR 8/22 • FRONT NINE: Boop vs. Gardner, Colbry vs. Ellis. Toburen vs. Johnson. ,O*’y' Burkholder vs. Nolan. POSTPONED AAATCHES: Johnson vs. Burkholder. Boop vs. Nolan. Gardner vs. John­ son. Colbry vs. Nolan. Toburen vs. Nolan, losty vs. Nolan, losty vs. Colbry Boop vs. losty Fuller vs. Colbry. Nolan vs. losty. Burkholder ys. Fuller. Toburen vs. Boop. losty vs. Toburen losty vs. Burkholder. ELKS GOLF LEAGUE FIRST FLIGHT: D. Storrs. 118: 8. Carlson 190- P Edwards. >83; J. Flood. 159; A. Francik.’ 105: J.’ Cohoon. 55; S. Shriver. 171; B. Tossava 151- L Gasper. 186; L. Hamp. 198. P. Burkey 147 T Turkal. 101; M. McKoy. 133; J. Carpenter. 107; E. McKeough. 184; G. Storrs. 147. SECOND FUGHT: V Cowell. 168; W. Hammon, .47. J. Harrington, 146; G. Sheldon. 174; A. Mulford. 182; W. Wyngarden, 171; J. Plank. 141; F. Anderson. 182: D. Hamman. 150; D. Fedewa. 166: H. Wilson. 131; E. Lewis. 137; R. Newton. 157; m' Myers. 142; L. VanGeison. 208. SPECIAL EVENTS MOST 5 & 6: B. Carlson 7 A Francik. 7; G. Storrs. 7; V Cowell. 8. Golf Outing at Riverbend................... September 10 Golf Course Shotgun Start. Sign-up at »he lodge or coll in. Ph. Bobbie Wilkins ... 945-5306. Goll Dinner (members, wives & guests) . October 1 County students named to honors list Centra] Michigan University's fall semester honors list includes six students from Barry County. They are senior Cynthia Smith, of 1590 Hurt Dr., Cloverdale; junior Parry Eckman, of 237 E. Lincoln St., Hastings; junior Annette Marfia, of 2201 W. State St., Hastings; senior Kristan Wurm, of 7325 Bouman Dr., Middleville; sophomore Eric Wolff, of 307 Center Ct., Nashville; and senior Shelly Wolff, of 307 Center Ct., Nashville. EIGHT-RACKS. A MINI FARM EQUIPMENT SHOW. We’re putting on our biggest Red Power event ever. It's nothing short of a mini farm show! Thanks to you... It’s Working! innovations. Including Early Riser planters, Axial-Flow combinesand International tractors. See our all new arena show. An International Learn how IH can increase your farming Harvester company represen­ progress. Join us at our RED tative will be on hand to POWER PROGRESS DAY. present a review of TIME; Starts at 9:30 a.m. (Shows at ws 2) International® equipment DATE: Monday, Aug. 22, 1983 LOCATION: Vi mile south of I-96 (Lowell exit) on progress...right upto our latest Alden Nash Highway (Watch lor signs) * PICK UP YOUR 10% PARTS DISCOUNT COUPON ★ REFRESHMENTS SERVED ★ HOG ROAST III INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER Dozens of Hostings areo youngsters ore enjoying the fun and many benefits of belonging to the Boy Scouts of America. The scouts have a wide variety of activities and projects that keep them busy throughout the year. They along with 11 other local agencies are funded by the Hosting* Area Community Fund through your United Way donation* Subscribe to the Hastings Banner . Telephone Caledonia Farm Equipment 9746 Cherry VaHey. Caled on id. Ml Phone (616) 891-9233 WtoUiPMENfcKw 7811 S Slate Rd Portland mi 408'5 Ph did 374-««m A n-jl (rd fcftla-wiriittuiii ik 948-8051 Summertime and the savings are easy! SAVE $1.00 tout customer must pay any required sales ta« ana pottie deposit Cashvaiuet 20o’ie redeem p, mailing to ’ne Coca Cola Compant O’Michigan FO Boa 1504 Ctmrcn lowa 52754 0”er good only in area served Ov The Coca-Cola Bottling Company o’ Michigan 49000 213667 g �The Hastings Benner— Thursday. August 18. 1983, Page 11 Hastings Banner interview with Kevin Woods County’s Park committee chairman views first months Last year, the administration of Charlton Park was racked with controversy, marked by the resignation of the chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission, the director of the park and his administrative assistant. At the first of the year, a new parks commission took over and elected Kevin Woods, 34, of Hastings as its chairman. Woods automatically took a seat on lhe parks commission when he was elected chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, in the fall of 1982, where he has served for three years. Originally from Chicago’s South Side, Woods has been in Hastings for five years. He works at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he is director of planning. His wife, Patty, is employed at Great Lakes Federal in Hastings. The couple has two girls. . .Al the start of this year when you took over the chairmanship of the county parks and recreation board, Charlton Park was facing some cash flow problems that, among other things, involved some employee layoffs and reduced hours. How to your financial situation now? Has the board taken or is ft taking steps to avoid a similar problem next winter? to make sure that by the end of the year wc end up with a surplus of revenue and go into 1984 with that as somewhat of a cushion. Coming into 1983, we had no surplus. Plus, you had a situation where I didn't feel, and I think the executive committee didn't feel that there were enough cutbacks in staffing at the end of program year '82 and the start of *83. They were basically operating the same staff. John Patterson has redefined some jobs such that we are hiring for certain tasks according to specific jobs rather than say having somebody on full-time who covers one whole area, say equipment opera*ion. You bring in somebody to get each piece of equipment fixed, you bring somebody in to do that task. So these jobs are task oriented rather than continuous jobs. I think those kinds of things have changed. The philosophy is that we saw our mistake, we saw where the mistake was made last year. We're not going to make the same mistakes. We're going to try to drive for a good bottom line plus and take whatever layoffs (are necessary). Yes, our financial situation now is good. We are, in fact, predicting a bottom line (with revenues in excess of expenditures). For calendar 1983, we are going to be revising our budget to show both more revenue and more expenditures. We’ve had a good year. I think, the figures John (Pat­ terson, park director) quoted, by the end of August we expect to have as many visitors as we’ve had in almost any year in the past six or seven. So we’ve had a good year weatherwise. I think that’s helped a lot. If our projections are run through, based on history, from what we can expect in the fall months, we will have a bottom line. In terms of what we're going to do to make sure the same situation doesn’t happen next year, John has already, or will be at the end of August, initiating some seasonal layoffs. A lot of our seasonal employees will be laid off. Wc will go back to a weekend security situation instead of full-time security, because security changes as the season changes. So we are going to take some steps . .How much money does it take to operate the park? mind. Now I don't know what the split was with Ken. If he was in the minority, maybe he was in a minority of one or two. Our budget is about $120,000. One thing we did this summer was to survey the people who visited the village and beach during July and August to find out who they are and where they come from, how they learned about the park, whether they liked it and if they’re going to come back. It was a very simple survey. Our staff went out and talked to the visitors in the park to try to get an idea of these things. They found out a lot of visitors were from Grand Rapids, and that they tend to be older people and in family groups. Most said they liked it and would come back. If we can find out who.our audience is, it gives us a better idea of how to tailor our programs. For instance, with the country music festival, should we stick with the blue grass country rock or should be try something else like a *40s swing band? . .Besides finances, which was obviously a mnjor area of concern, what other areas has the board focused on during the past seven months? We set up three committees which kind of leads to our three priorities. One was marketing and another one was physical planning which tells what shape the place was in. One of the things we’ve been talking about is building a pole barn to house all the old carriges and carts we have. The third area is long-range planning. How do we see our role at Charlton Park, how do we fit in with the other historical parks, and to Barry County? We’ve done marketing research this summer and I think you’ll see the board spend more time on marketing research in the fall. What does our audience like from us? Kevin Woods, chairman Parks and Recreation Commission Last year's board found itself embroiled in several controversies — including the resignation of the park director, the question of constructing a campground, and the decision to build a $15,000 road to an un­ developed park of the park. This year's Stabilizing finances was a main priority of the Parks Commission. board has thus far had a fairly low key and uncontroversial tenure. What are you doing different? We had to mend fences number one. We felt we had to come in and mend fences. There was a lot of turmoil and we had to come in and cement those fences number one. Number two, before we jumped into some big project we wanted to stand back and look at the marketing and planning. We had a new director and new staff and were in the middle of a financial thing and we said before we went jumping off into a major thing we had to stabilize things. So that has been the first priority. 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I guess we’re taking the philosophy that, instead of saying we need a campground to produce revenue which I think was that board's tact, we’re want to know 'where do we want the village and park to be and ‘what types of things do we want to offer’. If the campground turns out to be one of them — say because our marketing research shows we need one — then maybe we would consider it I guess I got the impression last year that they said the park needed to be self-sufficient and the campground was ‘a’ way of doing it then it became 'the' way. I don’t really know if there was any research to see how other campgrounds around us were doing or if we could compete with them. (There wasn’t any research to show) Why someone would come here rather than a private campground, could we compete, or how long would it take to pay off the captial outlay. I don’t know if it was approached like that We’re not going to take that tact. We’re going to step out and say what should Charlton Park be like. At that point we can look forward and if market research says ‘yes it would be revenue-producing in a short-period of time', then w€ could go into specifics which would include talking to the neighbors. But at this stage its really far off. What steps has the board taken to assure a more secure, more stable, year-round financial situation? I or research recommendations before making a particular trade. And when louse KlEBED's new Discount Brokerage Service: You want to save up to 70% * or more on commissions, by making your own buy-and-sell decisions. You get all the benefits of a full-commission broker in executing buy and sell orders on stocks, bonds, and options as well as margin arrangements. You want fast, professional service — without a sales pitch. A quick, toll-free call connects you directly with one of our Registered Representatives. These experienced brokerage professionals are trained to promptly execute and confirm your trades. They do not solicit orders. You Want the convenience of using your checking or savings account for instant access to settlement funds. In addition, you may deliver your securities directly to us for settlement. You want peace Of mind. Discount Brokerage Service is offered in association with Gruntal & Co., a member of the New York Stock Exchange and other principal exchanges. You have the assurance this service is operated by securities industry professionals. Plus, the convenience and confidence you expect from your bank. ANK of You want up-to-the-minute market information on listed and unlisted stocks — or a status report on your account — with one easy toll-free call. I think the board too has separated its role from one of policy versus running the park on a day-to-day basis. I think the board this year has seen itself primarily as a policymaker. You hire a professional and if the guy is good, you let him run the show. Give him some guidelines and objectives and he should run it just like a chief executive in any cor­ poration. You’re there to set policy, and the more you can keep your hands out of the day-today things, the better it should run. If the guy doesn't deliver then that’s fine. Then its appropriate for the board to step in. You have to have enough controls so there is feedback as to how things are going. You want feeback. You want budget reports, you want activity reports as to how he is meeting the goals you set. If the goals are not being met, then you try to sit down and figure out why not. I think that philsophy prevails. People (on the board) who are interested in the park and give their time don’t want to get involved on » dav-to-day running of it. ..That's what the former director (Frank Walsh) said was a problem he was facing when he resigned? Do you feel that was & problem with last year's board? For the six months I sat on the board in an interim basis (Woods joined the Parks Board midway through last year) I had the im­ pression that board was too involved in the day-to-day basis. Maybe it was because Alice Boucher (who is a park board member and served as an interim park director after Walsh’s resignation) was there as director and it couldn’t be helped, but I got the impression that too much in the day-to-<jay task of running the park. Yes, they had a strong interest in lhe historcial aspects, but they didn’t seem to seperate operating the park from setting policy. I think this board realizes that need for seperation. Reading last year’s press clippings, the park boad chairman (Ken Jones) resigned, saying that one of the problems last year was a split ia the board. He mentioned that he was in the minority and that's the reason he left. Does this board have a split or does it run more smoothly? I think there are certainly different in­ terests there. We have a group of carryover members from the old board that perhaps have mjre historical interest because they have been around longer and seen more go on. Their interest lies heavily in the historical end, the physical facilities, the physical things that are there, whereas the other group maybe has a broader range of interests. That't the split, it hasn’t been devisive. Once in awhile John and I get some feedback , but I don't think it’s been very divisive . I Am I true to say there was a split last year that did cause some problems? Again I only have the experience of those six months and I felt at the time — I was new number one and there wasn’t really any orientation as to what was going on — I felt kind of an outsider. I didn’t sense that split last year at least while I was there . I think there was two or three of us on the outside, but most the rest had a similar frame of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS 1983-84 Opening of School NOTICE New Student Registration: All Schools • Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon ond 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. West State at Broadway Phone 94S-3437 'Based on 1983 survey of representative full-commission brokers. Minimum commission is $35. Amount saved will vary depending on the number of shores traded and the value of the shares. Smaller hades or certain unusual trades may not generate any savings. Details available upon request. Member FDIC As you can see, there are key advantages to using our Discount Brokerage Service, even if you also use a full-commission broker. You may find you want both. Orientation - New Students Only: To discover how easily you can save up to 70%* or more on your next trade... School Starts: Come see us for an application, Details and Procedure — High School - 2:00 p.m.. August 30, 1983 Middle School • 2:00 p.m., August 30, 1983 Wednesday - September?, 1983 • Half Day 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - All Students, grades 1 to 12. Kindergarten • A.M. only. Thursday - September 8. 1983 - Full Day, u 8:30a.m. to3:05 p.m. - All Students, K-12. a Looking at the long range, because I think you’ve covered short range, the impression I'm getting is the board is taking little steps and shoring up what you already have and making that function. But down the road where would you like to see Chariton Park go? I kind of share John Patterson’s enthusiam about the village and park. Its unqiue on this side of the state in the way that Greenfield Village is unique on that side of the state. I think that we can play up that uniqueness. I’d like to see it become some kind of cornerstone for tourism in the county. That’s how I kind of perceive it Toirism is a major industry in the county. Agriculture would probably be the biggest industry. I see Charlton Park being a part of that. We should bring people into the county to visit Charton Park, as well as provide recreation for the people of Barry County. In talking with John (about the park's future). I share his feeling that we have a unique resource. The question is how do we enhance it. I think we’re part of this whole economic thing of developing tourisjn as an industry. We have to see ourselves as a part of it We can bring people to other things going on in the county or other thing? in the county can help bring people into Charlton Park. It’s a network that we have to see ourselves a part of. We’re not an isolated entity out here on the end of the county. Do you feel that the major emphasis at the park has to be the historical entity or do yon see a balance with the recreation offerings? I think you have to have a balance. Again you’re dealing with different audiences. A certain type of audience comes to visit the village, while a different kind comes to the beach and recreational areas. And you want both audiences? We want both audiences. And we’ve got the ability to service them with the lake and beach (as well as the village). You’ve got the ability todeliver both. If you aim your things at both audiences you mry get some crossover. The guy coming to the beach may say *hey maybe I’ll go to the village* or someone visiting the village may decide to go to the beach. What would you say are the main things that have been acompttshed by the board during these past eight in oaths? I know we’ve touched on some? Well we have stablized our finance and it looks like we’regoing to come cut of the year with a good financial picture. I think we’ve strenghtened and stablized our staffing through the additon of John and the changes he's made. I think we’ve started to form a basis through the market research and the setting of goals future planning. We’ve made some small physical changes. They’re not great at this stage, but that wasi t the priority. The priorities were to get things stablized and to provide a good basis for doing things in the future. Big wheel, continued “If it brings more people into Hastings, everyone can benefit,’’ Joan Foster, executive director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Commission, added. "There’s a potential market out there, and if retailers go after it, the downtown will get the business, too.” From an economic development stand­ point, she said that there is a definite need for jobs and that it would be economically good for the area. "It's another attraction to bring shoppers into Hastings,*' she said. Fredric Jacobs, president of the chamber, said that the addition of the store helps the town to look more active and growing. "If something is happening in a com­ munity. it's important from an activity level,” Jacobs said. "We’ve been trying to increase that activity level. This helps the retailers to move forward. The town is going to look like it's on the go.” �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. August 18. 1983. Page 12 MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE: 1982 Honda motorcycle. V45 Sabre, like new condition, under 3.000 miles, best offer 945-5438. <825) I GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: Fn., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lawn chairs, car fender mirrors, pine cone wreaths, plants, clothing, misc. 311 E. Blair St., Hastings._________________ •TfAMILY GARAGE SALE: Sat., Aug. 20. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 402 W. South St., Hastings. Lois of children's clothing including teens, many misc. items and smell appliances, box of free items.________ ____________ MOVING SALE: 10099. Freeport Ave., 765-8741. All week. Deep well pump, pickup too! box and much misc._____________________ GARAGE SALE: Aug. 19,20, 21, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ham­ mond Sounder organ, 3speed boy’s bike, furniture, maternity and baby clothes, dishes, odds and ends. 225 Lincoln, one block north of Northside Pizza.__________ YARD SALE: Davenport, chairs, lamps, children’s school clothes, toys. Sat., 9 a.m. to7p.m.; Sun.,9a.m. to 2 p.m. South of Hastings, Baltimore Terrace Trailer Park, Lot 47.______________ LARGE GARAGE SALE: Tools, furniture and dishes, new and used merchandise. 183 Thornapple Lake Rd., 9 a m. • 5 p.m.. continuous. GARAGE SALE: 553 E. Thorn, Hastings, Thtrs., Fri. & Sat.. Aug. 18, 19 & 20, 9 a.m.-? Antique sev'ing machine, many other items. YARD SALE: Fri., Aug. 19, beginning 9 a.m., 2>£ miles south of Nashville on M-66, second house beyond M-79 on right. YARD SALE: Aug. 18 & 19,9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Riding lawn mower, John boat, Kirby sweeper, clothing and misc. Guernsey Lake Rd., Delton. YARD SALE: 513 E. Madison, Aug. 19, 4:30 p.m to?; Aug. 20 &21, 10 a.m. to ? Women's, girls’ and boys’ clothing, some misc. items. 5 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Two vibrating recliners, like new , school clothes; much misc. Thurs. A Fri., 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., 2795 N. Broadway, comer of Mary Lou Dr. and Broadway. YARD SALE: Furniture, clothing, misc. Fri., 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1451 Hammond Rd. LARGE GARAGE SALE: 618 E. South St., Hastings. Many items. Dehumidifier, hair dryer, sewing machine, baby things and clothes, many sizes. Plenty of misc. Sat. Aug. 20. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. AUTOMOTIVE 19’7 MAZDA GLC: Kuns, needs little work, $300. Call 374-7336, Lake Odessa. FOR SALE: 1970 Ford Van, 6 cylinder, 3 speed, new tires. Must sell fast. M50 or best offer. 795-7476, Middleville, anytime.__________________ FOR SALE: 1971 Olds Cutlass 350 engine and transmission. Can hear run. $175 firm. 795-7323, Mid­ dleville.___________________ TRADE: 1977 Chevette for pickup truck or $900. 9482924.' __________________ __ FOR SALE: 1975 2-dr. Mercury Montego, condition excellent, $2,000. 945-3216. (91) HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Janitors, full- and part-time, three immediate openings. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service.______________ ATTENTION: Fun. easy, profitable job showing toys, gifts and home decorating items. Flexible hours. Free $300 sample kit. Free sup­ plies. No delivery, no collecting. Excellent hostess program. For more in­ formation, call 945-5919. Also booking parties. (9-15) FASHION CONSULTANTS Working with ladies’ fashions. No investment, no layoffs. Part-time or fulltime. Must have car and phone. Call 945-3066 after 5 p.m. HELP WANTED: Person with dictation and typing skills wishing to earn extra money at home. Phone 9482209 Mon., Aug. 22 after 3:30 p.m.______________________ NEEDED: Sitter for Adult Foster Care Home, MiddleviUe. Experience helpful but not necessary. Will train. Must be 18 or older. Call 7957027, Middleville.__________ HELP WANTED: Janitors, full- or part-time. Three immediate openings. Fee. Call Jim, 344-0675, Aarontek Job Service. ___________ WANTED: Person over 40 good with farm machinery repair and some building experience helpful. 948-8345. TOYSIISELL THEMSELVES: We need people to show them. Excellent pay, flexible hours. No deliveries or collecting. Free $300 kit Thru House of Lloyd Party Plan. Call 795-7133. Also booking parties. Guaranteed $40 free merchandise. (8-25) HELP WANTED: Beautician with one year experience. 374-8342 or 3743116. (8-18) HELP WANTED: Live in person to take care of elderly lady. Salary plus room and board. (616 ) 945-3650. <8-25> FOR RENT FOR RENT: Two and three bedroom apartments, close to town, neat. Call 948-2028. FOR RENT: Two bedroom home on Leach Lake. $275 a month. plus deposit, references. Phone 948-2686 or 948-2973.___________________ FOR RENT: One bedroom apartment, furnished. $225 per month, includes utilities, one months rent, deposit. Call days. 948-29 5 8; evenings, 948-8299. 2 BDRM. APT. FOR RENT: Very clean. $195 month, pay own utilities. No pets. $150 security deposit. For more information, call 623-5498, Delton. FOR SAIF ’OR SALE: Large car-top luggage carrier, new cost $150. used once, $50. Also, nearly new UHF TV antenna with ' cable. S25. 367-4140. (tfn)_____________________ MUST SELL: Brand new set of encyclopedia. $850 new. will sell for $450. Phone 9454156. (tin) FOR SALE: Generator, 15,000 watt. 130 amps, great for farm. 868-6063. (8-18) USED LUMBER: 2x8, 2x10, 3x12; sheeting; beams; bricks; sheet metal. Mike. 891-8454. Caledonia. (8-25) SPORTING GOODS FOR SALE: 16 tt. Fisher Marine bass boat. Marsh Hawk III, 70 hp. Evinrude, tilt and trim, depth finders front and rear, rod holder, aeriated line well, with trailer. $5,500. Phone 9452425 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., ask for Rick._________ FOR SALE: Queen size mattress and box springs, extra long with bed rails, new, $100; love seat, ex­ cellent condition, green and white plaid, $100. Phone 7959854.______________________ FOR SALE: Dining room table with six chairs and two leaves, very good condition. $75. (616) 758-3726, Lacey. PETS MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE: Six-year-old palomino mare, 24-year-old filly, three Western saddles, misc. tack. Call Battle Creek, 966-1113. ROTOTILLER: 8 hp. Craftsman, excellent con­ dition, $325. 891-1952. Caledonia.________________ FOR SALE: Wheat straw. 80c bale, 600 bales; insulated truck cap with electric hookup, $150. 566-8673, Sunfield. REPOSSESSED SIGN! Nothing down! Take over payments $58 monthly. 4’x8’ flashing arrow sign. New bulbs, letters. Haie Signs. Call FREE 1-800-626-7446, anytime. (8-25)____________ FOR SALE: Two oil space heaters, $25 each; 1974 340 Ski-Doo, $250. 664-5290. Pine Lake. TYPEWRITER FOR SALE: Works good, $20. Also, small T.V., $30. 948-9250. ONE ATARI: 14 game cartridges, three sets of paddles, $250. 672-5089. Martin. (9-1) AKC MINIATURE SC1INAUZER FOR SALE: Male, three months, ears cropped, shots, groomed, salt and pepper, sire Zomerhof Limited Edition, dam is Wieringa’s Charmin Charmin. $200. Phone 7953587. DIRECTOR OF NURSING We seek a career orient­ ed Registered Nurse with proven organizational und leadership skills to direct our overall Nurs­ ing program. This posi­ tion presents a fine op­ portunity to develop both your professional and management potential in a fine 120 bed skilled Nursi ig Home. For immediate consideration, forward a letter or resume in con­ fidence or phone for interview appointment: James Wylie ADMINISTRATOR HOMES FOR SALE Ionia Manor HOUSE FOR SALE IN ALTO: Four bedrooms. Immediate possession. $27,000. Call anytime, 8686914 or 868-6923, Alta 814 E. Lincoln Avenue Ionia, Michigan 48846 (616) 527-0080 MOBILE iLOMES 1963 LIBERTY TRAILER: 10 x50'. ready to be moved. Two bedrooms, fully con­ tained. $2,000 or best offer. 945-9762,_______ __________ MOBILE, modular, and double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available 891-8457. Caledonia or 698-7490. Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) 1983 TOPAZ: Must sell soon. 35 ft. full self-contained, air conditioned, loaded. Call (616 ) 278-1615, Three Rivers. FOR SALE: 12 x46' Villager mobile home, two bedrooms, furnished, very good con­ dition. Call after 7 p m.. 9489181. FOR SALE: 1981 14’x70’ Ridgewood mobile home, three bedrooms, large living area, lots of storage space, refrigerator and stove in­ cluded, very good condition. Call for more information after 12 noon, (616 ) 374-7917, Lake Odessa. FOR SALE: 1975 40UCC Yamaha. 1976 175cc Yamaha, good condition. Call after 6 p.m . 795-3172, Middleville. FOR SALE: 1975 Honda 750, $795. Must sell. Call 868-6601. Alto. SERVICES PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants lor faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. ' tfn* AGRItULTURAL LLMESTO.NE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton. Nashville. 852-9691. ( tfn) MENDING BASKET: Household and clothing alternations, new zippers & coat linings. Flexible hours, experienced and reasonable. Phone 945-9712. < tfn) NOTICES Middleville AA meetings. Wednesdays. 8 p.m.. St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. < tfn) WANTED FARM ANIMALS WANTED: Press back chairs, any condition. Also, have four Model T wheels for sale, best offer. 891-1673, Caledonia. FOR SALE: Gelding, half Arab, half Morgan, 14.2 hands, 14 years old. 795-7431, Middleville. WANTED: Carpenter work. No job too small. All phases of carpenter work, pole barns. Licensed. Delton. 6232968 or 948-9286, Hastings. (818) SOLAR SYSTEMS SOLAR SYSTEMS & SUPPLIES: Reduce your heating cost. Call Sunnycomb, 945-3030. (9-1) FARM EQUIPMENT CARDS OF THANKS JD PLOW 3-bottom old corn shelter, lard press. 367-3246, Woodland. (8-18) Thank you all so very much for joining me in celebrating my 80th bir­ thday. The cards, gifts, memories and genuine thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. Thank you, too, my dearest family. Mrs. Leon (Belle) Doster FARM TRACTORS, com­ bines and equipment parts, new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates. TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS. Stamm Equipment Company, U.S. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666; also On M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 374-8801. Annual picnic held — The onnuol St. Rose picnic was held recently on the porish grounds. This yeor the picnic olso included a welcome for Father Leon Pohl Close Io 80 people attended the picnic, which was preceeded by the annual outdoor mass. A penny scramble and several other children's gomes were included in the day's events os well as a potluck dinner. (Bonn., pholo) FOSTER CARE LATE ADS VACANCIES in my Adult Foster Care Home. 945-3747. (9-1)______________________ FOR RENT: Upstairs two room apartment and three room apartment near downtown. Furnished with utilities. 945-M39, 945-2203, Hastings. HAVE ROOM in my home for private paid patient. Call 517-852-9105, Nashville. IB­ IS) LOST CASH fOH LAND CONTRACTS & Hi Al I SI AH I (JANS ■X ATTENTION: WOMEN AND MEN If you want an opportunity that comes rarely in a person's lifetime then you owe it to yourself to investigate. 1. If you are above average / CAREER MINDED 2. Neat Appearance / HIGHLY MOTIVATED 3. Aggressive with outgoing personality. 4. Over 25 (or responsible) / SELF STARTER 5. High School graduate minimum with working experience or college degree. 6. Must be out of town 5 NIGHTS PER WEEK PRODUCE p/aniy/lt HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. BABE! You Light Up My Life. Love. Deb FOR SALE: 65 acres, mostly tillable, on blacktop raad. Banfield area. Price reduced. 963-1789, Battle Creek. FOR SALE: Girls' clothes size 12 & 14. Inexpensive school clothes in excellent condition. 795-9311, Mid­ dleville. REWARD! Female vellow lab, lost around Middle Lake, Carlton Center area, 24 years old, very active but friendly, answers to Tasha. Please call 945-3967 or 9488258. NATURE'S BEST SWEET: Four pound jar extract honey. $3.7575 N. Broadway, Freeport, 765-5408. (8-18) LAND FOR SALE FOUR 4-PLY TIRES: Size E78X14, Dayton Deluxe, $100 for all, 852-0855, Nashville. Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners of Reminder & Bonner) V PORTRAIT STUDIOS has immediate openings for mature, professional sales-orienfed women and men that need to earn $15,000.00 and up per year. $200.00 per week while in training with motel expenses, car allowance and corp­ benefits. Retail, jewelry, cosmetic, telephone sales or marketing/teaching background helpful. For personal interview call... JOHN C. HALL toll nta a< 1-000-543-5940 or 1-000-543-5921 (616)945-9554 ■ __________ J Mon. thruThurs., befw»*n9a.m. -4:30p.m. ONLYI uxee SERVICE DIRECTORY TRAVEL ELECTRICAL INSURANCE LAUNDRY h DRY CLEANING Mb Caewterind for Better $en-k»" INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... ■ Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto Since 1908 • • • • • • Farm Business Mobile Home Persona! Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle r-inrw.- v mm f f JIM, JOHN, DAVE...at 945-3412 RETAIL WARDS APPLIANCES AND CATALOG SALES Electric Motor Repair — Most motors repaired in one day — Furnace Motor aid Water Pumps Our Specialty _ FREE crnuirrc 3E.KVIUK.9 Grond R°P'ds OH,C® (616)691-8245 ^Electric Motor Service EA SA )" WATER TREATMENT HENDERSHOT HA1A...PNQMM8-9240 123 West State Street. Hastings (from Grand Rapt Is 459 27FI) • Air Lines • Tours • Cruise • Car Rental • Amtrak Tickets • Free Delivery • All Credit Cards Accepted IHW Phone945-9521 ______________ Hostings, Michigan_______________ ( ER TIRED DEALER Phone (616) 945-3949 -------------- ”Club XXV 629 S. MICHIGAN AVE.. HASTINGS, MICHIGAN HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP Phone 948-8103 RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT REAL ESTATE Sarrica Naan: Mondoy 6 to 8 Tuesday Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA MILLER REAL ESTATE GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS eel... CERtUL NOTOM PARTS D<VISION Serving Barry County Since 1940 Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! KEN MILLER. C.R.S. — BROKER REALTOR’ 137 W. State St. Hastings <616)945-5182 LAWNMOWERS Er CHAIN SAWS SPORTING GOODS Tennis Restringing Fiji $ Ross Bicycles Bicycle Repair Timber ‘I'fmils Energies Inc. WOODLANDS Sales and Service UmlMni l aUM UW CHS (M Un 1 ■ri*) WET WASH ■ . VANS ■ HCKUPS HEATING Er AIR CONDITIONING Ill W suit Stmt PNmm 944 2040 Solar Pool Covers FARRELL’S Heating & Cooling PLANTS Hastings ‘ETCowe/t Stop hospital-funerals-weddings (free delivery in city limits) plantsand floral arrangements wicker baskets • silk and dried arrangements • floral hair clips • full wire service Joe & Kim Schroeder 402 North Michigan Avenue (616) 945-3484 Hastings, Ml. 49058 CUSTOM FRAMING FREE SERVICES Mat Cutting Glass Cutting Stretching Mounting PHONE 945-5274 r 127 S. Jefferson Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 BUICK-CHEVROLET 321S. Mickim. Hasti.cs Ham MM2S5 (MH: 7-5:30 Uotu-FriJM. U:3« 7 SWEEPERS > FRANTZ-=• 607 S. Michigan, Hastings • 945-4720 "Quality Dry Cleaning for over 30 yaara" HASTINGS WATER CONDITIONING, INC. Softeners • Salt • Drinking Water Products • Coin Operated Machines Drop Off Laundry • Pressing • Dry Cleaning Service BARRY CLEANERS 1549 B.dlord Rood >7* Sales...Service...Repair. Phone 945-5113 AS*O’ All items in store for sole to take home. OPEN: 9 TO C WEEKMTS o 9-1SATURDAY CAR Et TRUCK REPAIR 533 W. State St. Hastings, Mich. (616) 945-9652 FRAMING Corner of Jefferson and State Street DOWNTOWN HASTINGS CUSTOM PRINTING Contact: HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION and SERVICE J-Ad Graphics 802 E. GRAND 945-4020 In Hastings (616)945-9554 HEALTH & FITNESS • T-Shirts TOTAL FITNESS, INC. Team Shirts Confidential Personal Instruction on Exercise and Diet Cardiovascular & Physical Conditioning Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 "THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PIACE" 1105 W. Green St., Hastings etc Gordie s . WEAR HOUSE] >45*4943 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-08-25.pdf ce03ede779bb995b541f74d00ee87d9c PDF Text Text 1----------------------------------------------- _ August 25,,1983 Mayor resigns News-Wrap: Suspect escapes from city police, still at large Leaves after short, stormy term Area law enforcement agencies have been notified to keep an eye out for a 25year-old Hastings man who escaped Hastings City Police custody Friday while being! transported to the Barry County Jail. Leonard W. Brandt, 819 E. Bond, is currently wanted for escape from cushAfy.'and for the break-in of an E. Green St. residence in July. Brandt was questioned Friday morning by Hastings City Police Of ficer Al Stanton in connection with the break-in. Stanton placed Brandt under arrest, and informed him that be was a suspect in a second break-in. k Stanton then led Brandt out of the police building to a car for transport to the Barry County Jail. Stanton says Brandt, who was unrestrained, then started to walk actoss the parking lot, away from him. “I yelled at him to stop, but I might as wdl have said ‘go* because that's exactly what he did,” said Stanton. Stanton said Brandt f.xi south on Broadway, then through some yards. A description of Brandt has been entered into the law enforcement information network. Fire officials blame heating pad for fire Hastings Fire Dept, officials suspect a heating pad that was left on may be responsible for a Saturday blaze that gutted an E. South St. ifome. When two units of the Hastings Fire Dept responded to the 4:50 p.m. alarm attheH.M. Stitt residence, 711 E. South St, the structure was full)’ involved. Fire Chief Roger Caris says the fire started in the bedroom, and that the heating pad may be responsible. A neighbor, Mrs. Oswald, 1023 Montgomery St., called in the alarm after her two grandsons ran into her home saying the house next store was on fire. According lathe report, Mrs. Oswald went outside and "saw flames coming out the front of the house," where the beckoom is located. No estimate of damage is available at this time. Barry County jobless rate stands at 13.7 The unemployment rate for Barry County stood at 13.7 percent in June, according to figures released Tuesday by the Michigan Employment Security Comm jattion Mike Williams, MESC supervisor, say, that number is basically un­ changed from May's figure. Williams says that out of a county labor force of 30,625,17,850 had jobs in June, while 2,825 were listed as unemployed. For the Barry-Calhoun standard metropolitan statistical area (SMSAl, June showed a labor force of 85,600, with 73,100 working, and 12,500 without jobs, for a total unemployment rate of 14.6 percent. Zoning board to hear‘condemned house* application The Hastings Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the city council chambers. Phone 065-2468. Hie meeting is to consider the ap­ plication of Michael Hawthorne to repair his existing dwelling at 217 W. Blair St. which was tabled for two weeks at the Aug. 16 appeals meeting. 'Minutes of the meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the Hastings City Clerk. Open house set for retired police officer Sunday The family of Glen Pierson will host an informal open house in honor of his recent retirement at the Carlton Center Grange, eight miles east of Hastings on M-43, on Sunday, Aug. 28 at 4 p.m. Friends of Glen are invited, and the family requests no gifts. SummerFest schedule Page 6 William Cook. 42, will become the next Hastings mayor, following Kenneth J. Howe's resignation from that office, effective Aug. 31. Hastings Mayor Kenneth J. Howe sur­ prised the city council Monday night by resigning his job as mayor, effective August 31. The mayor also requested that his name be stricken from the November 8 election ballot. Howe waited until the last moment of Monday’s council meeting to announce his resignation, telling the council that he had recently taken a job in Grand Rapids, adding "It is not fair to the people of the city, or the department heads, for the mayor to be out of town.” Of the current mayor pro tern, Howe said “I'm sure Bill Cook will do an excellent job as mayor, and I wish the mayor and the council good wishes and success." Howe called his mayoralty “a highlight” in his life, and said “I am honored to have been elected by the people, and hope that I have served them honorably." Howe came to the council in 1973 when he was elected to a four-year seat as third ward aiderman. In 1977, he made his first bid for mayor, losing to Ivan Snyder. Howe reappeared in 1981, again running for mayor, upsetting the incumbent Snyder by a 853-670 vote. During his shortened tenure, Howe seemed to thrive on the element of suprise. And the council, in turn, took many opportunities to oppose Howe throughout his term. The first sign of opposition to the mayor came at council's Jan. 12, 1982 meeting, Howe's first as mayor. The politics of the city council took a new twist, as aidermen raised the salaries of two officials beyond the amount of increase recommended by the mayor. Cook has clear run in mayor’s race this fall William J. Cook, 42, will probably enter his fourth term in city hall as mayor, Jan. 1. The 42-year-old Cook, owner of the Hastings Press, is unopposed on the November ballot. Cook has served on the city council since 1971, as fourth ward aiderman, and as mayor pro tern for the last four years. A 1959 graduate of Hastings High School, Coo'’ attended Olivet college before serving in thc_ U.S. Army for three years, entering as a first lieutenant, and leaving as a captain. Cook has a teaching degree in chemistry and biology from Oiivet College, and a master’s degree in business administration from Western Michigan University. He said the biggest challenge now facing the council is “good guidance with the use of city funds...to use the funds in the most prudent way possible." “We’re now at our limit as far as tax dollars go,” said Cook. “Everytime something is curtailed, it is felt down the road.” Cook praised the city department heads. “We're lucky to have people in city hall that we have. It takes more time than we as aidermen have to run things. The depart­ ment heads do jobs that we don’t have time to do, and then they hand the facts to us and we evaluate them," said Cook. Cook says he still plans to campaign this fall. He said he had planned a vigorous campaign prior to Howe’s resignation and withdrawal from the race. Cook lives on David Dr. with his wife Irene, and their two children, Melanie, 13, and Michael, 8. Hastings Vo. 128, No. 34 (Klovanich) is capable of conducting a sewer and water rate study," stated Howe. He said the move could save the city between $1,200 and $1,800. Predictably, two weeks later council unanimously voted to override the veto, approving a rate study by Williams and Works, a Grand Rapids consulting firm. Council this week unanimously passed new, increased water and sewer rates as recommended by that study. Headlines this week: • Council hikes water-sewer rates... Page 1 • Aluminum Co. union signs pact... Page 1 • SummerFest ads and details inside...Pages 6-7 Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings, Michigan Price 20e Thursday, August 25,1983 City council passes water-sewer increases The Hastings City Council passed the new water and sewer rates Monday night, and hear-' that system improvements will probably have to be postponed for a year while the city pays for a new well. The new rates, which represent an average 17-percent increase per dwelling, are ten­ tatively set to take effect Oct. 1. City Clerk Sharon Vickery says the timing depends on when the new programs for the bookeeping machines arrive. Ted Williams, of Williams and Works, the Grand Rapids consulting firm which recommended the new water and sewer rate structure, explained revenue from the new fixed monthly meter charge will fund the non-orating, fixed costs of the system, while the new commodity charges will fund system operating costs, including a 10-block Hastings Aluminum workers sign contract without wage hike by Robert J. Johnston Workers at Hastings Aluminum Co. have signed a three-year contract which includes no increase in wages. A union spokesperson said union members approved the pact 66-33. The union had rejected the company’s original proposal seeking a $1.50 per hour concession from fabrication department workers, while granting “small raises" to workers on the paint line. "The company asked for a wage con­ cession on part of the people and that was turned down by all of the people." said Betty Shumway, recording secretary for United Steelworkers of America Local 6390. Shumway sat through al) of the negotiating sessions, but did not participate in the bargaining. She said that the union had a few dissen­ ters who thought that the fabrication department might be shut down even with the new contract, but "the raises that they offered on the paint line apparently were not enough to make them sell us down the river." The fabrication department makes products for the building and construction industry, while th' paint line finishes aluminum rolls for use by other manufac­ turers. Shumway said that the company told the union that the paint line was making a profit but the fabrication department vas losing money, causing the plant as a whole to lose money. "They needed cost relief during the first half of the contract." she said. "Their point was to try to save the fabrication depart­ ment." Michael Corrigan, plant manager, said that business has been up at the firm, but it has not been in the building products because of the dwindling building and construction market. "We're trying to maintain a wage scale At that same meeting, council voted against the mayor's appointments to the council's standing committees. Howe’s next big splash came in May, 1982, when he vetoed a nine-percent water rate increase, saying that additional funding was not necessary to maintain the system's solvency, and was "contrary to the wishes of the people." Two weeks later, council unanimously overturned the veto, over the objections of 60 spectators who crammed into council chambers in support of the mayor. At the July 13 council meeting, Howe surprised the council by accusing Mike Klovanich, director of public works, with keeping too large an inventory of pipes. In a boisterous meeting, Howe asked council members why they had approved a pipe purchase of $86,000, when current in­ ventories total $76,000. Howe further incensed council members^ by distributing to council members copies of ledger sheets which he said were from Klovanich's files. The ledger sheets showed plans for a three-stage improvement plan which took far less pipes than the city had on hand. The great debate over how much pipe the city should keep in inventory ended two weeks later in a short statement by the council: “We can see no problem (with Klovanich) at this time." The issue of water saturated Howe’s maycality, and his relationship to the council, throughout his term. In March, 1983, the mayor vetoed a sewer and water rate study proposed by the council. “Our director of public services which is competitive with the rest of the industry," Corrigan said.“We’re a little higher than the national average, about 10 percent." He said that the average hourly wage is $9.28, and about $13 when fringe benefits are added in. “The (contract) will help us maintain some competitiveness," Corrigan continued. "We re still high, but the other (companies) will catch up somewhat. It gives us a threeyea r period to try to reach a competitive position and return a profit.'’ Shumway said that the union understood that the company was having difficulty with sales and that they hoped the contract and the economy will help to pick up business. "We’ve had threats of letting the fabrication department go before, and we’re still there." Shumway said, adding "But, it’s a real concern, definitely." About half of the 110 employees in the union are employed in the fabrication department. The new contrac* also freezes the cost-ofliving allowance until Jan. 1, 1985, when it will be reinstated using the May 1984 base. The contract also changes the basis for pay from .4 to .5 points, meaning that the com­ pany will give a one cent cost-of-living in­ crease for every .5 points that the cost-ofliving index rises. Corrigan said this represents about a 20-percent savings. Employees gave up two holidays in the new contract. The contract raised employees’ life in­ surance from $3,000 to $4,000 in the last year of the contract and the union OK’d the company's request to change from Blue Cross-Blue Shield medical insurance to Aetna Life and Casualty Insurance Co. The company agreed to allow payroll deductions so that employees can join the Thornapple Valley Credit Union. a year sewer line improvement and ex­ pansion. Improvements, however, will probably have to be postponed a year, with the recent rejection of a $147,000 state grant to drill a new water well. "The new well will have to be paid for with available funds from next year," said Williams, "But you will probably have to postpone new improvements in the first year." Estimated cost of drilling the new well is $300,000. The city was to have kicked in $150,000 of its own funds, on top of the grant of $147,000. Director of Public Works Mike Klovanich said the Hastings grant application, made last July, was rejected by the state because “there's not enough bucks to go around.” Klovanich received a letter Tuesday from Roger Gerson, director of the Michigan Dept, of Commerce, explaining "There was very strong competition for these funds and due to unavailability of sufficient grant funds." In other Monday night business, the council approved an invoice for $1,500 from Ionia attorney John McNamara for representing the City of Hastings in the lawsuit against Bruce Gee, the Hastings attorney who keeps horses on a lot inside the city limits. Mayor Howe noted that the $1,500 includes attorney fees, court and Filing cots, and transportation. The city lost that suit, and has since rewritten the zoning ordinance to specifically prohibit certain animals from being kept inside the city. Council also approved a new contract for city firemen, on the recommendation of City Attorney Richard Shaw, which increases salaries 3% percent, and provides for a $25 per-quarter bonus for firemen who take no sick leave in the three-month period. ‘‘It could help us with overtime," said Shaw, of the sick-time bonus. He called the settlement as a whole “fair." The new contract, which has been negotiated since April, also calls for a $50 increase in firefighter’s food allowance, to $350 a year. Firefighters will also receive $600 annually for dispatching the surrounding fire departments of Woodland, Freeport, Mid­ dleville and Nashville, as well as Consumers Powers and some ambulance runs. Shaw said the contract does not change firemen's medical or retirement benefits. Council referred to the ordinance com­ mittee a citizen request for an anti-burning ordinance. William Tadman, E. Blair SL, complained of certain neighbors who openly burn gar­ bage. Mayor Howe noted that Fire Chief Roger Caris is currently studying other city’s or­ dinances which deal with the problem of in­ city burning of both garbage and leaves. During the public comment portion of the meeting, Ken Wright of TRIAD cable television said that the problem subscribers have had with reception of WKBD-TV in Detroit has been corrected. Wright explained that the station is broadcast from Detroit to a 750-fool tower in Marshall, then rebroadcast by microwave to Hastings. He said that storms had previously changed the position of the tower, which affected reception here. Wright said that TRIAD no longer uses microwave transmission. SummerFest is coming The Hastings SummerFest Committee has been putting the finishing touches on plans for this weekend s event. Among those organizers are Dorothy Conklin, parade chairman (left); Les and Rosemary Raber, committee members and this year's parade Grand Marshals: and John Warren, committee co-chairman. They're shown here looking over the new "SummerFest T-shirts" that will be on sale during the two-day festival. Along with the parade, this year's SummerFest has a variety of interesting, entertaining, and fun activities. They include bands, arts and crafts, plenty of food and refreshment stands, sports and recreation events, dances, variety acts, and contests. This is the sixth year the festival, put on by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, has been staged. Last year’s events drew hundreds of hometowners and visitors to the downtown area, and the committee is confident of another large turnout this time around. For complete details, turn to pages 6-7. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. August 25. 1983. Page 2 Not guilty plea entered by driver Eaton County prosecutors hove charged Smith Bros. Elevator in Woodbury with discharging toxic substances into surrounding surface waters. Fertilizer plant accused of dumping Eaton County prosecutors have charged Smith Bros. Elevator of Woodbury with discharging toxic substances into nearby surface waters, and waste discharge without a permit. It is alleged by the prosecution, in a criminal complaint bro%ht in May, that Smith Bros. Elevators of Woodbury “did without lawful authority directly or in- directly discharge into the waters of this state substances which are or may become injurious to public health, safety and welfare." The second count charges that Smith Bros, “discharged waste or waste effluent into the waters of this state without a valid permit from the Water Resources Commission." Hastings man pleads ‘not guilty’ to assault A Hastings man pleaded not guilty in Barry County District Court Monday to three counts of assault or assault and battery, and one count of malicious destruction of property under $100. State Police from the Hastings team allege that Philip Christopher Potter, 4320 Heath Rd., smashed a car window and dragged a woman, Teresa Fillingham, from her car in the parking lot of the Avalon Par early Saturday morning. According to the police report, Potter then struck two Avalon bouncers who tried to help Fillingh am. The bouncers, Dan Kingman and Michael Moore, then reportedly subdued Potter and forced him into his truck. Polict* say Potter then “accelerated the truck in such a fashion as to make Moore jump onto the hood of the victim's truck to avoid being run over." Fillingham was treated and released at Pennock Hospital for possible broken ribs. Banner OPINION More than just a good time Most of us are looking forward to a fun weekend at the SummerFest, where we’ll take the kids and grandkids to the parade, relax to entertainment on the stages, buy and browse through the arts and crafts exhibits, laugh at the antics in the bed race and just plain have a good time. Probably the best part of all, though, will be the chance to see our friends and neighbors and chat with them while we're taking in the activities. From the beginning. SummerFest was intended to bring people into Hastings to do nothing more than enjoy themselves. The festival originated six years ago at a meeting of the Retail Division of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, where a group of merchants said they thought the retailers ought to have an activity that was more than just a sale. They realized that bringing people to Hastings for en­ joyment was important to their businesses. After all, if people came once just to have a good lime, they'll probably come back for their shopping. Bringing people into town also means that they are exposed to the variety of retail businesses here and they might see shops that they never knew existed. If they spot an attractive storefront or see something in a display that they have been looking for, they are likely to return to investigate further. • In the second year of the festival, the Courthouse Square was chosen as the focal point, not only for its beauty and space, but also because it is a place that brings people together from across the county. The SummerFest committee has been using the courthouse clocktower to symbolize the purpose of the festival. Today, the SummerFest has expanded from a project of the retailers to a full community-wide event. People from dozens of organizations and many interested individuals devote their time and talents to putting on the events of the weekend. The SummerFest committee, which includes the chairmen of each event, meets year-round to stage the big weekend show. The committee must also raise $7,000 in donations and fees to pay for it all. What SummerFest has become is an opportunity for the people of Hastings to celebrate the joy of living in a small community and to show off their town for people who come in from outside. Living in Hastings has many benefits. One of them is the chance to attend an event like SummerFest and know that you’ll be among people you consider to be your friends. And. if you are new to the area or coming in from outside. SummerFest is Hastings' way of saying that you are welcome here. The success of SummerFest can be attributed to two things: a hardworking committee of organizers and a vibrant community. Hastings does not offer all of the amenities of bigger cities. We don't have the population base to equal large cities in the arts or cultural activities. But. Hastings does offer far more in the spirit of a close-knit community and friendship. Most of us live here because we choose to stay in a small community. We like it and this weekend, we're going to show you why. Banner Send Form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B to the Editor. Ex-chairman replies SummerFest Hastings Smith Bros, reportedly waived arraign­ ment in Eaton County Circuit Court June 8, and no date has been set as yet for pre-trial’ Sgt. William Leutsher of the Department of Natural Resources, one of the complaining witnesses mentioned in the court in­ formation, declined to comment on the nature of the toxic substance. He did, however, say the warrant was sworn out against the fertilizer plant following com­ plaints from the public. (USPS071-830) 1952 N. Broadv'oy, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hostings, Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 34—Thursday, August 25, 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County; $12 per year in adjoining counties; and *13.50 per year elsewhere. To the Editor: Old bones are best left buried, but, since they've been exhumed, let me try to pat a little meat on them. The reasons I resigned as Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission weren’t all that complex. As yoin interviewer indicated there cer­ tainly was a split in the Board at the time I resigned. Two areas of disagreement caused it. a. ) The question of establishing a cam­ pground without doing all the necessary groundwork, and of building a road into the campground before all necessary surveys were complete. b. ) The question of the right of the Park Director to diserns operational matters with the press without prior clearance by the Board. On question a.) the Board originally voted 9 to 1 to proceed with a campground and the road. As I recall it mine was the lone dissenting vote. Later Tom Niethamer joined me in an attempt to slow down the drive to buil. the road and eventually several commission members also voted against the expenditure of $15,000 for a road without a destination. We were still a minority, however. Because I couldn’t, in good con­ science, chair a commission with which I was in total disagreement, I resigned. On question b.) it was my opinion that the then director, Frank Walsh, should be an important factor in decisions related to the campground. When he went public with his concerns over its possible lack of profitability I failed to see that as grounds for his dismissal. A majority of the Board felt otherwise and so indicated. That was a factor in my resignation and the subsequent resignations of Frank, and Mary Ann Karmes, assistant director. Those two good people had put about twenty-five years, combined, into building the park, establishing the special events, obtaining grants, and making the park the outstanding place it is today. It's regrettable that the "split" in the Board cost the county their services and I hope the new Board un­ derstands and acknowledges what they did for Barry County. My own seven years of service on the Board, and the two terms I served as Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Paul J. Hoogterp. 18. Eastbrook SE. Grand Rapids, pleaded not guilty Friday at his Circuitcourt arraignment toa misdemeanor charge of negligent homocide in connection with a May car accident that claimed the life of a Hastings man. Hoogterp's attorney petitioned the court to grant his client youthful training status. Judge Richard Shuster set a hearing for that motion for Sept. 16 at 9 a.m It is alleged by the prosecution that Hoogterp "drove left of center and-or at an immoderate rate of speed, thereby causing the death of Douglas H. Skinner.” The mishap occurred on Coats Grove Rd. If convicted, Hoogterp could receive two years in prison and-or a fine of $2,000. Three teachers to be hired in Hastings Other court proceedings by Norma Peterson Three teachers are expected to be hired by the Hastings school board when they meet Monday. The board will meet at 7:30 p.m in the junior high vocal music room. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said that Eldon Dodd will be recalled to teach in the junior high science department and Joyce Cooklin will be rehired to teach senior high math. Barbara Case will be hired to fill the special education position at the high school level. Schoessel said that he will recommend to the board that they rotate their meetings between the different buildings in the district. He also said that he will present a brief educational program before each meeting. In other business, the board will consider the following items: — A recommendation by Schoessel that they enter a retainer agreeement with Thrun, Maatch and Nordberg. P.C., a Lansing law firm specializing in school law. — Approval of precinct workers for the Sept. 12 millage election. Donna Kinney will be precinct chairman at the junior high school, overseeing ten other workers, and Pat Newton will be the chairman at Pleasantview overseeing two others. — The resignation of Mary McCoy, high school secretary. — Accepting a gift from a group of citizens which will cover expenses for resurfacing the school tennis courts. chairman were a delight. Only last week I participated in the Antique Car show and enjoyed and admired Irving Charlton's legacy. I also had the pleasure of meeting, for the first time, the new director, John Patterson. With Kevin Wood as Chairman, and with John's background and experience, the park should continue to prosper. There is a considerable body of in­ formation already available concerning the feasability of a campground and I'm sure it can be useful to them in their continuing deliberations. Or maybe it’s better just to put them bones back and leave them! Kens inger Jones New store will hurt To the Editor: The building of a Big Wheel Discount Store in Hastings will be detrimental to the downtown retailers. Enough competition exists between stores such as Ben Franklin, Gambles and JCPenney. Consumers also have available to them three catalog stores where they can purchase a multitude of products. This kind of store will draw people away from our downtown area. Does the Economic Development Commission really believe people will travel aU the way to Hastings to shop at a discount store? People already aiming to Hastings to shop will simply start ignoring the downtown stores. Consumers don’t travel all the way to Grand Rapids toshop at a K-Mart; they go to Grand Rapids to purchase better-quality merchandise which is not available to them in Hastings. Hastings needs the kind of department stores which will cater to the discriminating tastes of consumers. It is this kind of department store that would have the greater potential of attracting people to Hastings and encouraging people to shop in their community. Sincerely, Darlene Paulauaki Hastings David Woltjer, 20, Iroqiinis Tr.. received 34 years probation and six months in the Barry County Jail for larceny in a building. Woljter is charged with breaking into an unoccupied dwelling on Brogan Rd., and stealing a backpack, guitar, born and burner stove. Woltjer was also ordered to pay $700 in fines and costs, and restitution to be deter­ mined at a later date. Judge Shuster also ordered the defendant not to enter Tyden Park, to seek and maintain gainful em­ ployment, and to attend substance abuse counseling. John King. 22.046 Richiluie. Plainwell, was sentenced to three years probation with the first four months in the Barry County Jail for attempted concealing and misrepresenting the identity of a motor vehicle with the intent to mislead. According to court records. King “did attempt to conceal or misrepresent the indentity of a . .1968 Mustang, by removing or defacing the manufacturer s serial number or the engine or motor number on the vehicle and replacing a part cl the motor vehicle or mechanical device bearing the serial number or engine or motor number of the vehicle with a new part, upon which the proper serial number or engine or motor number has not been stamped, with intent to mislead another as to the identity of said vehicle." King was also assessed WOO in fines and costs. A Sept. 12 trial is set i n the case of Clarence Dale Mays, Maple Rd.. Woodland, who stood J’S?® *° charges of delivery-manufacture of LSD. Mays also faces 121, years in prison on charges of being an habitual offender. Police Beat A NASHVILLE MAN was treated and released at Pennock Hospital after being injured in a traffic accident last Wednesday morning. Gary Lee Neff, 36, of Guy Rd., was driving on Butler Road when he struck a truck coming out of a gravel pit. Neffs vehicle rolled over after impact. The driver of the truck — Earl W. Blake, 61, of Nashville — was not injured. No citations were issued. where the noise was heard, but did not find any clues. A HASTINGS MAN received slight injuries Wednesday afternoon when he lost control of his motorcycle and slid into an oncoming vehicle. Rodney Lee Cole, 25, of 628 E. Colfax, told officers he hit some bumps while rounding a curve at W. State Rd. and Barnum Rd. Cole sought his own treatment. A HASTINGS MAN was arrested this weekend for "operating under the influence of liquor" by the Barry County Si^rilf Depi after his vehicle and another collided on Henry Road in Baltimore Township. Michael W. Alloft 32. of 770 Prltchardville, was arrested by officers who investigated the accident involving Alto ft’s vehicle and an automobile driven by Charles D. Tobias of Grand Rapids. The two collided head-on at a curve on the road. The officers reported that Alton’s vehicle was left of the center while the other car was "as far to the right as possible’’. Altoft and a passenger received minor injuries in the accident. Tobias was unin­ jured. A HASTINGS MAN reported that his vehicle was damaged last week by what the Barry County Sheriff Dept, feels were ,17T caliber pellets. William Bennett (McClurkin) told officers he was driving along Cedar Creek Rd. in Hastings when he heard something hit his car near the driver's door. He later found the three marks and then asked the department to examine them. Investigating officers went to the area A HASTINGS WOMAN and her passenger were uninjured after a car she was driving rearended a truck on Charlton Park Rd. Sunday evening. Suzanne M. Pufpaff, 31, of 1106 Wall Lake Rd., told investigating officers she did not notice the truck, driven by Terry A. Robinson of Battle Creek, was slowing down to turn onto a side road until too late for her to stop or avoid the accident. No citations were issued. PUBLIC OPINION B,Ke„ Reibel & Elaine Gilbert Should Michigan revive the Youth Corps? Sue Hunt Thelma Barnum John Case Terri Cole Paul Atkins Earl Argetsinger Sue Clark Judy Cotant A real gardener is.. To the Editor: A real gardener is one who: can drink a cup of coffee with a piece of straw in it; can yank out violets, mint and Queen Anne's Lace with a vengeance, can quickly remove a steamed spider from a dish of spinach on the way to the dinner table and act normal; and Also tends to value a tub of horse manure over a fancy strawberry jar or a $65 sundial; cannot resist pulling a weed or removing a dead marigold blossom, even when dressed to go to a wedding; or worse, doing same at posh outdoor reception; and Can swear at deer, actually curse and carry on... same goes for cute bunny rabbits (Watership Down, notwithstanding) while allowing swallows to raise their young in the garage rafters, just over the hood of the family car. Also who can ruthlessly pull out “freebies" and toss them on the compost heap; also thin carrots without weeping, can nonchalantly squish rose thrips with bare fingers; can stomp underfoot big, fat, ugly, green tomato worms; can look casual when trying on sunglasses at September sale, and salesperson says. “You have a tomato seed on your cheek"... or when a cloud of fruit flies follows you to town after a "jam” session. Suddenly exposed dirty fingernails also fall into this category; and finally... a real gardener is one who. at the first hard frost, heaves an audible sigh of relief when the whole bloody outdoors turns black, curls up and dies. Phyllis Settles • QUESTION • Governor James Blanchard says he would like to revive the summer Youth Corps next year. The governor recently spent some time touting the program as a success, as he visited numerous worksites throughout the state. The program paid minimum wage to 25,000 young persons for ten weeks on a budget of $40 million. Would you like to see the Youth Corps brought back next year? Sue Hunt, Hastings: "I think so. There are so many kids at a loss for what to do after they graduate from high school. I think the Youth Corps gives them a lesson in how to work." Thelma Barnum, Hastings: "I think it needs more study, but it's a good idea. I've read that some people in the program are hiring their kids, and that's not right. But it does give kids jobs." John Case. Hastings: "I think it's a very good thing. The work needs to be done, and kids have too much idle time...It keeps them out of trouble.” Terri Cole. Woodland: “Yes. It puts a lot of young people to work, and keeps them out of trouble for the summer.” Paul Atkins. Hastings: "I think it would be good. It (the program) gets them off the street and gives them a chance to get some job experience.” Eari Argetsinger. Hastings: “I think it's real good. I could talk about it for half an hour. I don't want to see them take jobs away from other people who need them, but I think it (the Youth Corp program) is a good idea.” He also said "a little more careful study” should be done in planning better job training for the youth. "If they're going to have the program, they should really get into it." As an example, he cited a local young man who was interested in getting electronics training and said the only local option through the program was to allow him to spend a day at a local TV and appliance repair business. Sue Clark, Hastings: She said she is in favor of seeing the program offered again next summer because it offers youth a chance to obtain job experience. She said it also gives college-bound students a chance to earn money to help finance their college expenses. Judy Cotunt. Hastings: “Yes. d'm in favor of the program i because it helps get them • youth i ready for the future.” She said the program offers job opportunities for youth that otherwise wouldn't exist ‘ And it helps them get more money for college." �The Hastings Bonner Social ^leivA . . Thursday August 25, 1983. Page 3 what’s cookin' by Elaine Gilbert This week, featuring... Ruth Miller Ackenhusen-Muzyka exchange wedding vows Beckman-Fillingham united in marriage The First United Methodist Church of Hastings was the scene of the wedding which united Diane Lee Beckman and Benjermin Robert Fillingham on April 23, 1983. Rev. Myron Williams performed the ceremony in the presence of approximately 100 guests. Parents of the couple are Beverly Groendal of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fillingham of Hastings. Robert Oster was organist. Given in marriage by Gayle Thaler, brother-in-law, and her mother, the bride wore her mother's gown of off creme file with antique lace on Peter Pan collar and waistline peplum. The headpiece was of burgundy and creme roses with baby’s breath and pink and burgundy streamers. Bouquets were pink carnations with burgundy and creme roses. Chris Moore, friend of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Donna Groendal, sister of the bride, and Teresa Fillingham, sister of the groom. They wore gowns white with floral flowers of pink and burgundy and wore white hats with pink carnations and pink streamers. Carl Briggs, friend of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen were Jim Turnes and Roily Wilcox, cousins of the groom. Ushers were Craig Bell and Bob Wellman, friends of the groom. April Thaler, niece of the bride, was flower girl and Scotty Vann, nephew of the groom, served as ring bearer. For her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Groendal wore a pink floral dress. Both wore corsages of pink carnations and burgundy roses. Honored guests were Mr. and Mrs. August Turnes and Mrs. Mattie Belle Fillingham, both grandparents, and Mrs. Bertha Thaler, aunt of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Thaler were master and mistress of ceremonies for the wedding and buffet reception, held at the American Legion Assisting were Tammi Fillingham, sister of the groom, at the guest book, and Renee Harrington, friend of the bride, at cake. Lunch and coffee was served by Sherry and Shelly Bowman, cousins of the groom, and Monica Landon, friend of the bride. Gift room was done by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Troutman, sister and brother-in-law of the bride. Pictures were taken by Marge Maynard, aunt of the groom. Cake was made by Bev Dewitt, aunt of the groom. The couple honeymooned in Oklahoma and are making their home in Hastings. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fillingham at their home in Hastings. Steffes-Harper engagement told Beth Ann Steffes, daughter of Rose Ann Steffes, and Maurice U. Harper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harper, were united in marriage Saturday, Aug. 13, 1983 at the Methodist Church in Middleville. Karmen Mellen was her maid of honor and Wes Rosenberg was the best man. Scott-Horstman engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Lester Altoft of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Christine Ann. to Michael Wayne Horstman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Horstman of Woodland. Christine is a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School and Michael is a 1980 graduate of Lakewood. A Sept. 10 wedding is being planned. St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Charleston, West Virginia was the setting for the marriage of Mary Brian Ackenhusen to Daniel Francis Muzyka on August 20, 1983. The Reverend Arthur L. Bennett III of­ ficiated at the evening ceremony in the presence of 100 guests. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John William Ackenhusen of South Charleston, West Virginia, and the grand­ daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Goodyear of Hastings. The groom is the son of M. Michael Muzyka of Pittsfield, Mass., and the late Marion Russell Muzyka. The bride wore her mother’s wedding gown of ivory satin fashioned with a fitted bodice above a full skirt extending into a cathedral train. The bodice was accented by an applique, of heirloom dutchess lace repeated on the round collar and sleeve points. A cap of the same lace secured her long illusion veil. She carried a floor-length cascade of roses and lilies of the Nile. Anne Ackenhusen-Johns of Hope, Rhode Island, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Linda Muzyka of Weston, Mass., Cheryl Roy croft of South Charleston, W. Va. and Joan Uhler of Long Branch, N.J. The attendants wore fullskirted, floor-length gowns of bluestone satin and carried shower bouquets of sweetheart roses and miniature carnations with the matron of honor’s bouquet highlighted by blue cornflowers. The bridegroom’s father was best man. Ushers were Peter Alduino of Boston, Mass., Nils Edstrom of Wellesley, Mass., and Jonathan Snyder of Philadelphia. John G. Ackenhusen, brother of the bride, was pianist, and the organist was Stuart Arm­ strong. A reception and dance aboard the P.A. Denny Sternwheeler followed the ceremony with music by the Bailey Singers. The bride is completing her master's degree in industrial engineering at West Virginia University and will enter Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration in September. The groom graduated from Williams College and received a master’s degree from Wharton Graduate School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is employed as vice-president of the Planning Economics Group in Wotxr. n. Mass. Following a trip to Martha's Vineyard, the couple will reside in Weston, Mass. Marriage Licenses Robert Turek, Jr., San Francisco, 31 and Debra Smith, San Francisco, 25. Gary Landis, Woodland, 27 and Susan Pennington, Woodland, 26. William Conine, Bellevue, 38 and Laura Guess, Bellevue, 24. Richard Ridderikhoff, Middleville, 26 and Lori Pitt, Middleville, 23. Allan Anderson, Plainwell, 39 and Erma Stone, Plainwell, 32. Edwar'* Daugherty, Hastings, 39 and Carol Gieseler, NasnviBe, 36. Area Births ITS A GIRL James and Linda Stebbins, Clarksville, Aug. 20, 5:15 a.m., 7 lbs. 2 oz. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ainslie, Hastings, Aug. 4, 8:02 a.m., 6 lbs., 10 oz. Patrick and Holly Kelly of Grand Rapids, Aug. 20, 7 lbs. 8 oz. at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Ed and Agnes McPharlin of Cook Rd., Hastings are the grandparents. IT’S A BOY Daniel and Joan Smith, Hastings, Aug. 20, 4:18 a.m., 9 lbs. 44 oz. David and Sherry Louiselle, Freeport, Aug. 21, 3:53 p.m., 9 lb. Bryan and Brenda Miller, Nashville, Aug. 21, 9:23 p.m., 7 lb. 134 oz. Avery-Smith announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Robert Avery of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Sheryl, to Phillip E. Smith of Sunfield. Phil is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacks. Smith of Sunfield and farms with his father. Sheryl is currently employed at Smith Bros. Elevator in Sunfield. Both are Lakewood graduates. An October 8 wedding is being planned. Sissions to observe 50th anniversary Victor and Merle Sisson of Woodland will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Sunday. Aug. 28. An open house will be held in their honor at Grace Wesleyan Church Fellowship Hall, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The couple will be renewing their wedding vows at 3 o'clock. Friends and relatives are invited to attend. No gifts, please. The event is being hosted by the Sissons' children, grandchildren and great - grand­ children Lords to celebrate 25th anniversary The children of Robert and Janet Lord will host an open house at their hnme on Sunday, Aug. 28. from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Robert Lord and Janet Endsley were married on Aug. 23. 1958. They invite family, friends and neighbors. Your presence is the only gift desired. Victor Booher 80 yrs old Victor Booher of Rte. No. 1. Woodland will be celebrating his 80th birthday on Sundav. Sept. 4. His family and friends wish him a very happy day A card shower for this special event is suggested for him. Singing group to perform in Hastings New Life Ambassadors of Grand Ledge will be appearing Sunday. Aug. 28 from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Welcome Woods Cam­ pground, two miles north of Hastings on M43, then a half mile east on Welcome Rd. There will be a potluck dinner after the service. Please bring your own table service and a dish to pass. After dinner, there will be swimming and a ball game. Everyone is welcome. Ruth Miller gets ready to pop some homemade Cornish pasties into the oven, carrying on a long-time family tradition. She soys they make a complete meal and serves them with relishes. Digging into family genealogy and collecting a pictorial history of Hastings are top interests for Ruth Miller. Ruth takes a lot of pride in her Cornish heritage and has traced her family roots back to the 1600s when members of the Marble branch were living in the Massachusetts Colony. "I know the Marbles were in Concord when the the Revolutionary War started...so they were probably involved in that in someway...but, I can’t find out when they arrived in America.’’ Ruth's great grandparents (on her mother’s side) came from Cornwall, Cjigland and were copper miners in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. Many Cornish folks came to America after the Civil War when rich veins of copper were discovered in the Upper Peninsula and South Africa, she relates. “Ore was not found in pure forms in Cornwall, so they closed the mines there and came over here in great numbers.” The recipe that Ruth shares with readers this week is for Cornish pasties (pronounced pass-tees) that her ancestors enjoyed as a hot lunch down in the mines. Making pasties continues to be a family tradition in the kitchen. “I’m sure it's a centuries old recipe,” she says. “I learned to make them from my grandma.” "My mother (whose maiden name is Carlyon) taught my daughters-in-law, Gail and Maryann, to make them so the tradition goes on,” said Ruth She said this is the first time she has written down the recipe because she has always made them from memory. Ruth explains that pasties — basically a meat and potato meal sealed in a crust — were a hearty noon meal for miners because when they wrapped them or put them in a dinner pail they would most likely still be warm by lunch time. “If they (the pasties) did get cold (down in the mine), they would put them on a shove) and heat them over their miner's lamp.” In today's modern times, pasties still hit the spot for the Millers — in completely different types of situations. For instance, when the family leaves for a vacation, they often take along hot pasties wrapped in foil and layers of newspapers and Ruth says, “thev do stay warm” for lunch. Ruth has called Hastings "home" for nearly all her life. Although she was born in Muskegon, her parents moved to Hastings when she was a baby. She received all of her education in Hastings and recalls that she was a member of the first kindergarten class at Central school. Ruth and tier husband. Ken, who is a native of Barry County, both graduated from Hastings High School in different years. They never dated each other while in school. The dating came later and they were married shortly after he finished serving with the armed forces. From 1953-64, the couple lived in Battle Creek's Lakeview area. They returned to Hastings so Ken could join his father in business. Today, Ken is at the helm of Miller Real Estate, located on W. State St. Ruth, a licensed real estate agent, worked with Ken when he first started in the business here. Now. she says she just fills-in on a parttime basis when needed and does the bookkeeping. The Millers have three sons, all Hastings High graduates. They are Jeff of Hastings, David of Dallas. Texas; and Steve, also of Hastings. The Millers are grandma and grandpa to Lisa. 11. Jnson, 9. and Nathan, 8. In her spare-time, Ruth devotes many hours to the Hastings Women's Club and currently serves as its president. She joined the club about 10 years ago and has served as vice president and program chairman too. "I enjoy the informative, educational programs," she says of the dub. “And its a good way to meet other people...people from throughout the city and county that you wouldn't meet otherwise." Singing has always been a favorite activity for Ruth. She first joined the church choir at the age of 10 and is currently a member of the choir at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. She also sang in the choir at a church in the Lakeview area when the couple resided there. “I owe my love of music to the Cornish people. They were great singers. They even had singing societies.” she said. Ruth recently attended a seminar on Cornish genealogy and efljoys learning about her ancestry. She also has traced some of her husband's family roots. Besides singing in the choir at church, Ruth is a member of a circle. She also is a former church trustee. Playii^ volleyball in the winter and gardening in the summer are activities Ruth also enjoys. She likes golf too, but says she hasn’t had time to play the game lately. However, walking is a a regular activity that she pursues, logging three to four miles a day. Ruth has amassed a collection of nearly 300 postcards of the Hastings area. Most are from the early days of the city and portray dirt roads and young trees. She has been collecting the postcards for about 10 years, keeping an eye open for them at antique shows and auctions. Her favorite postcards, she said, are the “ones that are the hardest to get" of the residential areas. Ruth’s Cornish pasties Crust: (to make four pasties) — 3-cups flour, 14-teaspoon salt; two-thirds cup shortening; about 4-cup cold water; 4teaspoon baking powder. Mix ingredients for crust as you would for a pie crust and divide into four-equal por­ tions. Filling: Ingredients — 2-lbs. flank or sirloin steak cut in 4-inch cubes; 1-cup chopped onion; three to four-medium potatoes, sliced; small turnip sliced very thin; salt and pepper; butter or margarine. Roll out one of the portions of dough until about the size of a dinner plate. On one side of the circle place a layer of sliced potatoes, followed by a few slices of turnip and then the meat and onions. Season with salt and pepper and dot with butter or margarine. Moisten the edges cf the dough and fold over the unfilled half. Seal the edges by crimping. Cut slits in the top. Prepare the rest of the ingredients in the same manner to make four pasties. Place on a cookie sheet or two side by side in a pie tin. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15minutes, then reduce the heat to 375 degrees and continue to bake for about 45-minutes. STRICKLAND AGENCY Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 SEE WENDELL FOR INSURANCE AND EXPANDING INTO REAL ESTATE SALES... SOON 11 AMERICAN COUNTRY WITH BOB KINGSLEY WBCH-AM Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 noon �The Hostings Banner— Thursday. Augus* 25. 1983. Page 4 Eulah M. Keller Ruth M. Schad uarieS — Vera M. McCartney Beulah Newton LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Vera M. Mc­ Cartney. 90, of Lake Odessa, died Saturday. Aug. 20. 1983, at Pennock Hospital. She was bom in Sebewa Township, the daughter of David and Ida (Stinchcomb) Figg. Her husband. William C. McCartney, preceded her in death in 1957. Mrs. McCartney is survived by three sons. C. Hale McCartney of Lake Odessa, Roger W. McCartney of Lansing, and Robert C. McCartney of Ashville, N.C.; one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Frances) Long of Charlotte; Mrs Russell (Ione) Bryans Fletcher of Muir, a member of the McCartney family during her residence in Lake Odessa ; three sistersin-law; 10 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. The Rev. Stephen Keller of Central United Methodist Church officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. RICHLAND - Mrs. Beulah Newton, 91, of 7966 East C Ave., died Tuesday. Aug. 16., 1983, at Beverly Manor Nursing Home in Plainwell. She was born March 27. 1892 in Wickliffe, Ky., the daughter of William and Jennie Geib. She married Manson Newton on Oct. 1, 1910 in Cloverdale. He preceded her in death on June 26. 1980 She was a lifetime resident of the Richland area where she and her husband owned and operated Newton Dairy from 1934 to 1947. Mrs. Newton is survived by one nephew. Floyd Graves of DeSoto, Mo.; two nieces. Mrs. Zella Mae Bellotti of Land of Lakes. Fla. and Miss Bessie Graves of Paducah. Ky.; one cousin, Glennice Gemberling of Sun City Center, Fla.; and several great - nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. The Rev. Sheldon Andeison of­ ficiated. Burial was in Prairieville Cemetery. MIDDLEVILLE • Mrs. Ruth M. Schad. 89, died Saturday morning, Aug. 20. 1983, at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. She was bom April 8.1894 in Yankee Springs Township. Barry County, the daughter of Oliver and Carrie (Huggett) Matteson. She married J.C. Schad June 6. 1919. He preceded her in death on Feb. 6. 1973. She taught country schools for six years. She was a member of Eastern Star. Prairie Literary Club, the Garden Club. She at­ tended Middleville United Methodist Church and taught Sunday School for 30 years. She was also a member of the Jennie Rugg Circle. Mrs. Schad is survived by her children. Rodney and Rena Schad of Barlow Lake, and Rex and Christine Schad of Middleville; a son-in-law. W.E. Lynd of Dunedin, Fla.; five grandchildren; three great - grandchildren; one brother. Fred Matteson of Barlow Lake; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Aug. 23 at 3 p.m. from the Middleville United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bill Martin officiated. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Beeler Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Eulah M. Keller. 63. of 355 N. Peets Rd,, died Saturday. Aug. 20. 1983, at Pennock Hospital. £he was bom in Hastings on Nov. 22. 1919, the daughter of Geoffrey and Laura (DeForest) Keller. She was reared in Barry County and attended Barry County Schools. She lived in Marshall for 30 years where she was employed by Win Schuler's Restaurant for 16 years Her first marriage to Vernon Patton of Marshall ended in divorce. She returned to the Hastings area and was married to Charles Keller in August 1967. She then worked for ten years at the Blarney Stone Bar before her retirement in 1980. She was a past commander of the Marshall Navy Mothers. Mrs. Keller is survived by her husband, Charles; two sons. Floyd Patton of Battle Creek and Dennis Patton of Marshall; nine grandchildren; three great - grandchildren; one sister. Mrs. Lloyd (Donna) Sixberry of Nashville; two brothers. Wesley (Jack) Keller of Hastings and Ernie Keller of In­ diana; and Mrs. Malinda Patton of Marshall, the only mother that she knew since her early childhood. Funeral services were heid at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Aug. 23 from the Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Lester DeGroote officiated. Burial was in Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. ATTEND SERVICES rewarded. Delton Area Nashville Area CEDAK CREEK HIIUX Cxmrvn-und KI.. Him S. ItiMur. lin-nt Uranium Hnum62I2285. Su-mUv Srhool M 10 a m . Wor11 am. IXmin* Nrrau* at 7 pm , Youth m—-t Sumbv fi p m . WmI l*ni>«-r KMr7p.ni. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. :«ll Ful­ ler St . M-7U I'mtor Thoma* Voile* Sumlry Servin- and Sunday SrhmL |0 am. Morning Wnrainp II am. Evrnin* Server*. Youth li p m ; Evrnin* Wondnp 7 p m . 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Ii:to pm Sond.iv Ma!».l*iam ST AMBRITE CATHUIJC ('lICKt ll. 11252 Fiona KI. K-Km Father Ray Alim. S -I llndnr Saturday Mu* 5 Ml p m . Sun day Ma*> 1 1.484 a m. Inmi Memorial Itav weekend to)*>!■* D.»y wwketwl. ami. 12 OO Noon lb- rr«l ol the year DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD. Prnnr Gary Steven*. I*l*u* 624-678SI Mm* in Di llon High Srhunl UU n»un. Sunday School !<Ui a m .Worahip int.’im MeCAU.LM UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH, rormr o( Mullen and OUa Lake Rd . Gary C. BrooU [-wlor Ph 621K226 Sunday Srhool at 0.45 a m . Worahip Ser vkv» at 11<K) a m . Sunday r-vrrung arrvura at 7 00 p.m.. youth meeting, Tueaday at 7 OO p m . Mid week prayer meetin* Wednraday at 7.00 p.m Dowling Area WI NTRY CHAPra. AT HOWLING AND BANHEIJ1 I NITHi MCTIHHXST CHUKtTIFX.Rey. I.yim Waitner officialin* 1‘bunr 7YH-III4H Cinmlry Chapel w«>rahip l<> !."• a m . Sumlny S bail H a.m . Han Bekl worahip 1 l:.'N*a m WINTRY FHJ41WSHIP HIBLE CHURCH. Fnnm-r JolinMiai Toundiip Hall, Kmlin* Juik W hklj.-vrlon PauloSunday Srlumi !i. 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Coflrr irllowahlp following Sunday worship no 2nd amt 4th Sunday* rw. h mouth Lutheran llmthrfhnd rnrrt» IM Sunday. 7.30p m Ixthrr Lrngur mrrta 2nd Sunday. 6 :10 p.m STONEY POINT FREE METHODLST CHURCH. William Bhkroler. pastor. Ph. 307-7191. Sunday School al 1000 a_m , Worship service 11 a.m„ evening worahip at 7 p m., mid-w-ek Bible study. Thursday at 7 00 p m. Everyone welcome. Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST HUI Cherry St. Pastor Rev Jrrrv Drummond. Phcor 7t>551:14 It 100 am Sunday Scbmil. 1100 am Morning Worah.p: Evening Worship 7 <Xl p m Wrdnnuby evrnin* prayer merl­ in* at Y.C.W. Club's 7.00 p in "A Grow­ ing Chun h For Cumin* Lun' “ Hastings Area EMMANUEL KPMCUPAL CHURCH, aimer of Broadway ami Center St Fr Shri­ ek m Harhath. La-tun Tenm* Srmcvw. Sun­ day. Ma— ami Churrh School 10 a m GRACE WfcNLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover. Ha*ting> Leonard Duvis. Pastor Ph 94N-2236 or 945-9429 Sunday Sunday School 9 45 am.. Worship 11 a.m.. Youth 5 p.m. Evrnin* Worship (i pm. Fellowship ami Culfrr 7 LI p m Nurwry for all arrvaew WrdnrMlay CYC 645 p.m.. prayer ami Hihle study 7pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodbwn. HaaUngv, Michigan 948A0CM Kenneth W. Gamer. Paato’ Sunday Ser­ vice* Sunday School 9 45 i.m Morning Wonhip 11:00 a m. Evening Wonhip 6 p.m. Wadneaday Family Night Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Sacred Sound. Rahearaal 8:30 pm Sunday morning aer•ice broadcast WBCH ST RUSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. H05 S. JrffrrwMi Father leno IWil. Pastor. Satur­ day Maw 4 «l p m. Sunday Maw* H a.m and 11 am Cunfrw>um* Saturday. 4:00 ■ 4:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST.31H5N. Bnwiway Rev (Imstan..Heffrlfingrr. P-.tor Ph 367 3961. Churrh Sch<»il 9.30; Worship Nrrvnr 11 a m . fk-nior MYF7 pm. Thurwby evening start­ ing al 7 p.m Choir. UM Women. Wrlrumr Cm’lr third Wednesday of month. 1 p.m. GALIIXAN BAITIST. ItKlhSt and N Fn—port lid Phun*w4M5-57tM. Ill a.m Sunday Srhool. 11 a m Momin* Worship. 7 p m Evrnin* Srrvirr; Wnfnewlav • Prarer Meeting? 30p.m FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway Rrv. Ibvid 1> Garrett Phonr 946-2229 Par-mage. 94M195 Church When-a Chn*lun <-xprnen«r m»ke* you a member 9.45 a.m. Sunday School. 10 4-1 a m Worship Service; 7 p.m. Fellowship Worship: 7pm Wednesday f*rayrr. HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M-H* North ol Fn—port st thr Krnl-lonia County lane. Rrv. Willi* Slrhnun Churrh Sihoul 10a m . Momin* Worship 11 a.m. ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCa.in Rd in Irving Sunday Murran* Prayer at ItFJIO. Holy Gimm union at 11:00 Tlw- Rt Rev Wdlum O Ia*wis. Kv ,or Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 am Morning Srrvirm. 11:1-1 Sunday School. These an- da—* for all. MHHIIXVIIJX CHRISTIAN REFORM KD.7MW Mau* Street. Worship 10 a m.; Sunday Si haul 11:15 a.m . Evening Wor ship6p.m. MIIIDI.EVILI.E FIRST BAITIST CHURCH. Huy M-37. ;u>t north of Mid­ dleville. “H5-972I* Rrv. Wesley Smith. Pa*liir Murk J Highmun. Pastor of Youth ami Education Sunday School 9:41 a m.. Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Evrnin* Smrur 6pm NEW IJFE TAHEKNACLE. 201 Ku—ll St. Rrv. Gary Fmkhnnrr Pbnnr 7IL5-7429 Sunday Worship Srrvirr 10 a m and 7 ?m.. Wednesday Hihlr Study 7:311 p.m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-.G at Pumuilrr KmH. Midillrvilh- Rrv Waynr Kiel. Pe*lor Phunr»Wl-15K5. Rrv Churlr* Dnurnhm. Aasislnnl Pastor. Phone 71113466 Find Srrvwr 9 a m.. Church Srhml 10 1-1 a.m. Seiiind Servirr 11:1.1 am; Evening CeHuatMin 6 p m. ST AUGUSTINE MIDDIEVIIJX Futbrr Hmm* Huvian. Pastor Plumr 7922.969 Sunday Mu- Ham Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST HAITTST CHURCH OF ORANGE VIIJX. 69121 Mar*h KI. 2 mile* south ol Gun 1-iki- R>-« Dun Km man. Pa*tor Larrv Tun*u><-. Sunday Srhrail Supt SuniLiy Shisil 9 4-1 a m . Chunk S-ntre11 .• «n . 6 p m Evrnin* Smur*. Wrdnr— dm 6.30 pm SOUK 3 thru 6 grail*--; 7 p m Adult Pravi-r und Hililr Study Hu* mir.i*lrv errkh with Run Misire Cull HUI5413 fur pirkup MARTIN HEFRtlMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Drnr-in wulk-in rliurrh with 24 Hour 1‘iuvrr Chj|s-I Rm Marvin Mertrr. Pastor WondnpServer* Illa m. anil “.10 pm; SuikI.iv Sr brad 11 LI a m. ST CYRIL A MFTHUDICN Gun Lake Father Drtim* Hmlan. Pa-tor PIkuw 7«22s>li Saturday Ma— p m . SuiuLiv Mu— 9a m DUSTER REFORMED CHURCH Ik-iet Rood near Pine Like Het John F Padgi-tt Pa-tur Suml.r. Wimdiip !> 3t> a m ami li p m . Sunday Nrhuil 11 u m . Youth Choir m>*-t* e;u h Monil-n li til p ni ST FRANCIS of ASSISI EPISUtll'Al. Clll Ri ll OF URANGEVIUX Sutal.n Ma— Hum. Churrh Srhrail Mam. Family Eurhansl 10 am Nurwry II)a m Midweek arrvnv* a* announn-rl Father Kurt Fiji, vicuu 6OI-4 M5 HARVEST CHURCH on M-43 five mth. aouth of Hastings Pastor Ltrry Silverman. Asms Pastor Allan Welch Ph. 946-61124 Sirvirr limes. Tuewlav night < prayer, praiw and worship) at 7 p.m.. Thiirwluy night (leaching arrvirr) at 7 p m . Sunday 9 30 a m Sunday S, houl for all agro. ID.ifll am morning worship. 6 pm evening wor­ ahip "Word* of Troth' radio brombast daily al 2 p m on WDFP F.M (9-13>abo on WMAX-AM 114.60) at 3:1.1 pm. HASTINGS FREE METHOIHKT CHURCH. Bnltwood and Fowl State Road. 945-9121 Rrv Donald I. B.-sil, Pastor Sunday Schiail HHJO a.m Worship Srr­ vwr II i m Evrnin* Service 6 Oo p m Prayer Mas ting 7 00 p.m Wnlnrsdav HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Hoad Pastor J T Crawmer Phonr 945-2265. Sumluy S< hi«>l 9 45 a m : Worship 11.00 a.m.. Evening Srrvirr li pm . Wnlnewlay Praise Gathering 7pm VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Goiprl). 1715 Carlton Center KI Sunduv morning srrvur. praise and hymns. 10.30 a.m.: Evenm* servur-s. evangelislir. 7 30 ' p.m. Sumlav Youth Meeting 6 00 pm. Wrdmwlay Bible Stuilv and Pr.iyrr Meet­ ing at 7:30 p m QUIMBY UNITE! > MEHlODLsT CHURCH 3 mile. E on M “>■ Steven Rri-I Pn*lur SuniLiy Chun h Srhool 10.30 a n. . Worahip Servue 11JM* a m United Meth­ odist Women • 1*1 Weilorwlav each month HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 102 E Woodlawn Ave Minister Nutt Davis Sumluy Worship 9 ill* n m Fellowship 10 30 u> 11 <*>u m Bibb School 11 (Ha tn hi 12.i»> noon Wnlnewtiv Bililr Study ami Frlkiw *hi|> 7 30 lo 6 341 pm Phnne 94-V2O76 AUiONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CHURCH. 2625 Airport Rd . Ihdt Taggart. Paator. Churrh phone 94H-K4K2 Sunday Srhool 9 4-5 a m.. Worahip 11 a.m.. Junior Churrh 11 a m ; Evening Worship 7 p.m.; Nursery fur all aervurs BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan. J Duvtd Walker. Minuter 947-29M Sunday Servyrr* 10 a.m . Bible Stady 111.Bi Evrnin* Srrvirr* 6 p m Wedrx*dar evening Kh4r study 7 p.m. HASTINGS BIHIX MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marsha.I St.. Hastings Rev Marvin Nrkmdlrr Phone 945-5197 Srrviraw Sunday Shod ItHm a m Morning Worship 11.00 in Sunday ami evening ■rrvrr* 7:30 pm Vnliwdav mid-wrek prayer meeting 7;iu pm PLEASANT V ALLEY UNITED BRfTII REN IN CHRIST. MAO at Bell Rd Rrv Don Palmer 10 a m Worahip Service; 11 ■ m Sunday Schaol. «::■) Evening Srrvirr. 7:30 Wednesday PnsyrrServa-r HASTINtiS GRACE BRETHREN. 6U0 Powell KI Husarll A. Sarver. Pastor Phonr 945-9224 Warship arrvier 10 30 a-m.. evening arrtsr iTp m . rtawn for all age*. Tuesday. Col lag* Jrayrr Merlin*. 7.00 p.m HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENT1ST. 904 Terry Lane Pbuoe 945-6664 Sat­ urday srrvirr*; Sabhalh SchorJ 9 ;gi (.m.; Wor Jnp II a m.; Tueaday ■ Khle Study and Prayer Meeting 7 30pm HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Jack Hurtholomvw. pastor, phura- 945-49!l1 ftoia-rt Fuller, rhoirrhns tur Sunday schedule 9.:i0 Fellowahip and coffer. 9:55 Sunday S bool. 11 (gi Morning Worship. 6.00 Youth Meeting*. 7:00 Evening Worship Nursery for all ser­ vice* tran*|«irtatk'4i provulrd to ami from morning srrvwr*. Prayer minting. 7 p.m Wed newlav HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH* WITNESSES. 220 West Colfax St Bihie Lrrtun-9 30 a m Watchtower Study 1045 a.m ; Tuesday • Congrrgatian Bible Study 6 i> m . Thuraday ■ Throrratir Si houl 7710. Srrvwr mrrting H 30 FAITH HAITLsT CHURCH. 502 Es.t Grand St Mark J -Highman. Pastor. Ph 946-2626 Sunday Srhool. 10 a.m.. mom ing worahiji ami children * churrh. Ham. youth meeting*. 5 p.m ; evening worship. 6 pm. Thursday prayer meeting 7 pm. Thursday tern ria**--, and Primary Adven­ ture* 7 p.m Nursery provaied for all ser­ vices. We welcome xlE GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 2-W F. North St.. Pastor Mirharl Anton Ph 9459414 Sunday. July 10 • 6 am Worship (early srrvwTi. 9 15 am Chun h Sr mini, all age* lota; Worship. ChurrhGiurml After WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W State Rd (Old Algonquin Srhud) Pastor Jeff Arnett, phon- home. 946-2792. churrh M4M-2549 Sunday Sumlav Srnool 10 a m . Wmwhip 10 45 a m . evening arrVM-r*6;il>pin THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Note) 1222:) Chief Noonday Ki. Gun Lake area SumLiv Worahip Ilian . Turwlav gi*>prl cvimert 7pm. XitunLiv Bible study 7pm. 3rd Friday of Month Y'outh Gauert 7 p m Phone 795-7MJH BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN SumLiv Srhool 10am; Worship Servue 11 a m . Pray er Km nr Thurwlav 7pm ail'RCH Of JESUS CHRLST LATTERDAY SAINTS Meeting al -Utt E Kaul SumLiv Sueramrnt meeting 9 00 am. SumLiv Srfusil lO.O'tam Hmnrh P'e*idrnl Uivtd MeMomgte Phone l lttw !«*I9 ■» 9J-1-41-M NOKfll IRVING WESIXYAN CHURCH CORNER OF W«sl-h...l ami Wing KlPast.ir Milk Wade. XIIM Bu-hl.t Rd Phone 7li.V6267. SwmI.iv Nhisil Ilian. Worahip II am- Evening Nuvur 7 p m Pruvei Smur Wwlnr—I.n 7pm. Nurwn prtoMlral f.a all -nirr* FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green St. Haaungv Ml 49056 (616) 945-9574 Dr Myron K William* Minister Sunday. Au* 38 • 9 30 am Worship “Heartburn !• Great". 1030 am Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m Radio Broadcast WBCH Monday. August 29 - 7 p.m Boy Scout* Wednesday. Auptst 31 6 .10 p m Handbell Choir begins Thursday. Sejit 1 • 7 00 p m Chancel Choir begin* FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHIUCH. Ha­ ting*. Michgmn Willard H Curtis. Mime t-r Eileen Higher. D,r Christian Ed Sun day, Aug 26 • Muntin* Worship 9 30 N urierv provided Broadcast of thia service over WBCH-AM and FM 9 10 Church School classes for first grade and below Monday 7 30 pm Teacher Orientation held in churrh dining room Wednesday 7 p m Worship Comm meeting m lounge « 30 p m Chancel Choir practice Carl Jordan WOODLAND • Mr. Car! Jordan. 89. of 3535 Woodland Rd., died Friday. Aug. 19. 1983. al Pennock Hospital. He was born May 12. 1894 in Woodland Township, the son of Fred and Juna (Katheripan) Jordan, tie went to Woodland School and was a farmer in the Woodland area al! of his life. He married the former Mildred Todd in 1928. She preceded him in death in April. 1974. He was a member of the Woodland United Methodist Church. Lake Odessa F&AM No. 395, the Woodland Lions Club. Barry County Farm Bureau, and was actively involved in the Bicentennial Wagon Train. Mr. Jordan is survived by one son. Rodney of Bridgeport; one daughter. Mrs. Herbert (Jane) Hesterly of Hastings; four grand­ children; four stepgrandchildren; and one great - grandson. Funeral services were held Monday. Aug. 22 at 2 p.m. from the PicketLS-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. The Rev. George Speas officiated. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Helen May Sprinkle DELTON ■ Mrs. Helen May Sprinkle. 72. of 13511 E. Kings wood Dr., died suddenly Monday. Aug. 22.1983. at her home. She was born June 30. 1911 in Peoria. III., the daughter of Almon and Ethel Bliss. She was employed for several years o’. Caterpillar Tractor Co. in Peoria and married Robert Sprinkle Oct. 4. 1952 in Champaign. III. They owned and operated Sprinkle Plumbing and Heating in Cham­ paign for 30 years, moving to Delton six years ago. Mrs. Sprinkle is survived by her husband, Robert; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Sullivan of Illinois; four nieces; and one nephew. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 25 at 2:30 p.m. from the Garden Hills Baptist Church in Champaign. Burial was in Mt. Hope Mausoleum in Champaign. Arrangements were by the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JIMUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. S Jeflrr-in at Walnut Kenneth Collium. Pastor Home 696-6567 .Sunday .Srhool 10 . a.m.. Worahip II a m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway K-v James Hilgmdurf. Pastor Sunduv Service*. 9.4-5 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Srrvwr. 6.00 pm Evening Srrvirr Wnlursalay 7.00 p m Srrvirr* lor Adult*. ••Teen* and Children. Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Veraier Road. I Mik- south of M-50 het ween Darby •nd Nash Kmd* Pastor Bill Stevens Phone 043-2315. 10 a m Sunday Sdtuol; 11 a m. Morning Worahip. 7 p.m Sunday evening worship. 7710 p.m WedneMhiy Prayer Servire ST EDWARD'S CATHUIJC CHURCH. Lake Odessa Rev Louis Hadone. Adminis­ trator. 374-6274 or 374-7405. Saturday Mara 5.80 pm; Sunday Masses 6 ami 10. WOODBURY UNITO) BRETHREN. ji»i oil M-66 N. of M-Ml in Village ol Worn! bury . Pastor Duane Walter l*hmw .J74-7251 Worship wrVHv 9:30 a m . Sunday Srhool 10:4.1 a m . Youth Fellowship Wednewiav 7 pm. Bible Study and Prayer Service Wednesday 7 p.m CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Comer of lot and 2nd Ave. Like Oilesaa Pastor George Sprna Phon 374-87.141. Sunday Morning Worship Servwe 11:00 a m Sunday Srbonl HLOO a m Evening Service - 7..I0 p m Wninnslny Evenm* Prayer Meeting 7 ill) p.m LAKEWOOD UNITED METHUDLST. Hwy M-50. 'i mile W. of M-66. Lake (hlrssa Rev James Hulett. Pastor Worahip 6 :«l and 11 a.m ; Evening Service al 7711) p.m. CENTRAL UNITED METHOHLST. 912 Fourth Aw. Rev Stephen Keller. Ph. 3748661. Churrh Srhud 9.45 a m . Worship Service* 6:30 and 11 a.m Coffer Hour 12 LAKEWOOD BAPTIST Protur Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555. Acrum from thr high ■rnool. 7160 Velte KI. M-50 Sunday Srhisi! 10.00 am Worship Servire 11:00 am Evening Serv-we 6:.'M) p m.. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 :U> p m CHRISTIAN REFORMED 62!I Sixth Aw Rrv Ben Kddrr Ph 374-66<G 9.30 a m Coffee Hour. 9 45 a.m SumLiv School; 11 a.m Worship Service CONGRHGATKINAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Ave Rrv. Kimbdl Kohl*. Ph 37487.5-1 Worahip Hour 9JU) a.m . Frllowshigi Hour |tr.3O a m.. Chun k Srhmil 11am. Hickory Corners HR KORY CUKNIXS WFMXYAN. K-v Phil Perkin*. Pa*lur 10 - m Sumlav SrhcrJ; Ham Morning Worahip. Junior Chunk Nursery.7 pm Worship, Wednes­ day 7 30 p.m Family Night Mioounary Swietv *mind Friday. 7 p m Potluck The School Can Do Only Its Job; Parents Must Do Theirs t is unfortunate that in this complex world many of today's parents have virtually abdi­ cated their responsibility for their children’s training in basic behavior; and so when it is time for school, there is a feeling of relief that they are 3 somehow “off the hook.” However, even the most competent teacher can go only so far, and it stands to reason that the children will not learn very much if the class period must be spent primarily in an effort to maintain order and discipline. You can trust the school to do its job, but you must not ex­ pect it to do yours as a parent. With this in mind, you might also remember that the Sunday school at your House of Worship can do much to make the job easier. The direction that your children’s lives will take is being established right now, so let the lessons of your faith help you to become a depend­ able guidepost to point the way for them. Grace O’Donnell Conners CALEDONIA - Mrs. Grace O'Donnell Connors. 97. of Caledonia, died late Thursday evening. August 18. 1983. She was the widow of James J. Connors. Mrs. Connors is survived by her children. Margaret Pearl and George’and Romaine Connors, all of Caledonia. John and Eileen Conners of Colorado. Lloyd and Esther Connors of Portage. Edward and Betty Connors of Idaho. Grace Katherine and Charles Enders of California. Williams K. Connors of Tennessee. Howard S. Connors of Caledonia. Patricia and Warren Duncker of Illinois, and Eleanor and James Welton of Ohio: a daughter-in-law. Theresa Connors of Rochester; 37 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A son. O'Donnell Connors, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Monday. Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. from the Roetman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia. The Rev. Wayne Kiel officiated. Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Milton Mischler FREEPORT - Mr. Milton Mischler. 95 of Freeport, died Sunday morning. August 21. 1983. He was bom April 18. 1888 in Mid­ dlebury. Ind., the son of John and Fannie Mischler. He moved with his parents as a child to the White Cloud area in 1900 and to their farm in Bowne Township in 1909. He married Doris Stahl on Feb. 19. 1932 in Indiana. She preceded him in death on Aug 23. 1979. He retired from farming in 1962. He was a member of the Bowne Mennonite Church. Mr. Mischler is survived by one brother. John of Howe. Ind.; one sister-in-law. Madge Mischler of Belding; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by three brothers. William. Henry and Ervin, and a sister. Ella. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 10:30 a.m. from the Bowne Mennonite Church. The Rev. Edward Schrock and the Rev. Steve Swartz officiated. Burial was in the Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Radant elected chairman of new 3-county PIC Council Kenneth Radant, former chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, has been elected chairman of the three-county Private Industry Council (PIC). The 30-member council covering Barry, Calhoun and Branch counties will oversee a new federal jobs program being organized under the Jobe Training Partnership Act. At its meeting yesterday, the council selected the Mid-Counties Employment and Training Consortium to administer the program. The consortium previously ad­ ministered the CETA (Comprehensive Employment and Training Act) jobs program. The PIC will be decide how the money for the program will be spent in the three county area during the next two years. Other council members from Barry County are Richard Ritter, Joan Foster. Fredric Jacobs. Allen Jarvis, Norman Barlow, Robert Miller and Harold Culhane. Community breakfast planned Sept. 6 for business, industry, education people People of the community are being invited to a BIE (Business, Industry, Education) breakfast sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber cl Commerce on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 7 a.m. in the cafeteria of Hastings High School. Speaking will be Morley Fraizer, executive director of Albion College. “We’re trying to create a better awareness between these three groups of people and are planning to make this an annual event,” Fredric Jacobs, president of the chamber, said. He said the idea was hatched from the former Rotary Club breakfasts for new teachers. “We’re asking both the community leaders and the people from the working sector to attend," Jacobs added. Tickets at $3 each are available at chamber office, 115 S. Jefferson St, Hastings High School and school administration of­ fice, and The Reminder-Banner office, 1952 N. Broadway. Other locations will be announced next week. Hastings Area Scheel District 1982-83 SCHOOL CALENDAR 1 ............................... BondtoC.M.U. 15 ............... Fall Sports Practices Begin 19. Overviews due in High School office Sept. 6................. Teachers' Planning Day Aug. Sept 7.............................deeses Betfn Taiwan missionary to visit church Marion Shively, missionary to Taiwan, will be speaking Sunday, Aug. 28, 6 p.m., at the Hastings Free Methodist Church, corner of State Rd. and Boltwood St. Mrs. Shively is a graduate of Central Michigan University and worked 39 years in the Michigan public schools before she began her mission work in Taiwan. Mrs. Shively’s duties in Taiwan include bookkeeper­ secretary and English teacher, both in homes and at the Holy Light Theological College. She also assists in a new Chinese church there. The public is cordially invited to this slide-illustrated presentation on mission work in Taiwan. ‘Operation CARE’ planned Labor Day “Operation CARE”, the holiday weekend traffic safely program, will again be in effect this upcoming Labor Day weekend and the Michigan State Police are requesting »he assistance of Michigan motorists to insure safe holiday travel, Col. Gerald L. Hough, department director, reported. In an extra effort to encourage highway safety. Hough said the State Police are requesting that ail motorists wear their safety belts and travel with their headlights on during the daylight hours of the holiday weekend to remind others to buckle up. Lawenforcement officers throughout the state are also being asked to display their headlights. Hough said. “Twelve persons lost their lives over Memorial Day weekend and 18 traffic fatalities were recorded over the July 4th holiday weekend. The cooperation of Michigan's motorists in safe driving has kept traffic fatalities this low.’’ 13............... Sophomore Class Meeting 16 .... Sophomores Order Class Rings 28............... All School Pictures Token Oct. 5.................... Warning Reports issued 7 ............. Homecoming - Harper Creek 11................... Band Marching Festival 18 ................... .. PSAT (tentative) 19 ..............................NEDT (twdoti*®) 24....................... Band Booster Potluck Nov. 4................. End First Making Period 9, 10,11. Parent-Teocher Conferences Students Attend AM Only 24,25 ............. Thanksgiving Va^tion Dec. 2................... Bond Christmas Parade 5 ..................... Local Solo & Ensemble 8 ............. All Band Christmas Concert 14................... Warning Reports Issued 22 ............ Christmas Vacation Begins Jon. 3................................ Classes Resume 16....................................... Exam Week 20 ............................End First Semester Students Attend AM Only 23 ................... Start Second Semester Feb. 4........ District Solo-Ensemble Festival 22................... Warning Reports Issued March 21, 22, 23 ............... Parent-Teacher Conferences - Students Attend AM Only March 30.........................Bond - Mexico Trip April 2................................Spring Vocation April 9............................. Resume Classes May 2................... Warning Reports Issued 6 .......................... Band Spring Concert 19.................................................. Prom 28...................... Memorial Day Parade June 1 ................................. Commencement June 4................................. Final Exam Week June 8................................... End School Year Students Attend AM Only Class Session Hours Homing Kindergarten .... 8:30 o.m.-l 1 a.m. Afternoon Kindergarten 12:15 o.m.-2:45 p.m. City Elementary Schools .... 8:30-11:30 a.m. 45 minute lunch 12:15-2:45 p.m. Pleasantviev Elementary ... 8 a m.-2:15 p.m. Junior High Schoo!........ 8:30 o.m.-2:55 p.m. Senior High School........ 8;30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. August 25. 1983, Page 5 Woodland News Members of Lakewood Methodist Church traveled about 30 miles last week to Hilton’s Resort at Green Lake for their annual picnic. Kathy Stowell says that 139 people from the church went in private cars. There were kids’ games, swimming and a potluck din­ ner. Dinner was at 1:30 p.m. and people spent the afternoon enjoying the resort facilities. Jim Lucas went to Pennock Hospital last week to visit his highschool classmate, Clare Barnum, but Clare had been released and was back at his residence at Sunset Acres near Hastings. Jim and Clare had a nice visit. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wooster, who moved from Woodland eight years ago, stopped by last week and spent Monday evening with the Stuart Kussmauls. The Woosters now live in Syracruse, Neb. and were on their way to a family wedding in Boston, Mass. Their children, Jeff and Jennifer, were with them. Garold and Mercedelh McMillen had a family dinner at their home recently. The dinner was to celebrate the birthdays of everyone present as the McMillens spend the winter months in Florida and are not here to celebrate the birthdays as they occur. Those who attended were LaRue and Betty Mc­ Millen of Lake Odessa, Pete and Sheila McMillen of Portland, Kerry McMillen, his wife, Teresa, and their baby, Shelley Mae, Harold and Arlene Yorty, Timothy Mc­ Millen, Kip and Mary McMillen, Amy Jo McMillen, Glen Hect and Amy Hect, and Kevin McMillen and a friend. Mercedeth had one huge candle on the table and gifts were exchanged. The group spent the rest of a very pleasant evening in the back yard. Early in August, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Dalton left Woodland with their daughter, Sharon Halladay, and her three daughters who had spent the month of July at the Dalton home in Woodland. They traveled in two cars to the Halladay home in East Windsor, N.J. In a few days, Willis entered Germantown Hospital in Philadelphia where he had cataract surgery. The Daltons spent a tew weeks at the Halladays while he recovered from the eye surgery. Before the Daltons returned home, they and the Halladays took a trip to Washington, D.C. On the way from New Jersey to Washington, D.C., they toured Lancaster, Pa. and the surrounding Amish area. They saw a Mennonite reproduction of the Hebrew Tabernacle from the Old Testament. They visited several Amish and Mennonite museums and businesses. In route back to Michigan last week, Willis and Barbara hunted up the homestead of an early German settler in Pennsylvania near Newmanstown. This structure is called Zeller’s Fort and was built by Henry Zeller in the early 1700s. In times of Indian unrest, other German settlers in the area ran to this sturdy home for safety. The home is operated as a private museum by descen­ dants of the Zellers. Mrs. Dalton found the Indian and early settlers' artifacts very interesting. Mrs. Dalton said there is a Zeller in her genealogy. The Daltons arrived home early Sunday where their son, Gary, had been operating the farm during their ab­ sence. Mr. Dalton's vision is still gradually improving. Joe Vroman is still in Osteopathic Hospital in Grand Rapids at the time of this writing, but Mrs. Vroman expects to bring him home early this week. His problem was not by Catherine Lucas pacemaker-oriented. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lucas traveled to the Cleveland area last week and spent the weekend at the home of friends, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Brittain, who live near Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Steve Metz, son of Rev. Metz of Waupon, Wise., formerly of Zion Lutheran Church, spent the weekend in Woodland in order to usher at the wedding of his boyhood friend. Douglas MacKenzie. Steve spent Fridaynight at the MacKenzie home and Saturday night at the home of Gene and Frances Reuther. He said that he enjoyed being in his old stamping grounds. The Cowley-MacKenzie wedding was held Saturday evening at Zion Lutheran Church. In addition to Steve Metz, Todd Meredith, Doug's roommate from Michigan Tech who lives in Clarkston, came to Woodland for the wedding. Todd served as best man. Doug's brother, Jeff, was a groomsman. Linda Hakala from Lake Odessa was Diane Ccwley's maid of honor. Doug's sister, Yvonne MacKenzie, was the other bridesmaid.-The girls wore satin and lace gowns in a soft ‘‘suede rose" color. Diane’s four-year-old nephew from Colorado, Mort Lackniet, was the ringbearer. Heather Smith, daughter of G^.y and Debbie Smith, was the flower girl. She is also four years old. After the wedding, a reception and buffet was held in the church fellowship hall. Many of the guests took their plates outside where picnic tables had been set up under the trees. They enjoyed the beautiful summer evening. Two great-grandsons of Stewart and Audry Kussmaul Aaron and Jason, who are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hamilton of Richland, race midget cars. They recently went to Colorado Springs with their parents and entered the Western Grand National Midget Auto Races. Jason won the Grand National Championship trophy in his division. Ron Stevens, who teaches at Lakewood High School, recently was selected as 1983 Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Association of Teachers of Vocational Agriculture. A farewell reception will be held at Zion Lutheran Church fellowship hall on Sunday afternoon, Aug 28, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for Pastor Tim Rothfuss, his wife, Karen, and son, Timothy. That Sunday morning service will be his last as pastor of Zion Lutheran. He will begin his service at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran at Blackberry, Ohio (near Williston) on Sept. 11. The community is invited to the reception. The 55th wedding anniversary of Frosty and Florence Begerow was celebrated at the Women’s Fellowship Dinner at Woodgrove Parish Church during August. The Begerows were presented with a beautifully decorated cake and ice cream was served to all who were present. The Begerows received many beautiful cards both at the dinner and at home. As the past weekend was the District Church of the Brethren Conference at the Church of God Campgrounds near St. Louis, Mich., no morning service was held at Wnodgrove Parish this week. Instead, a vi.*spers service was held at 6 p.m. That service included reports from the Michigan District Conference just completed and special music. The vespers service was followed by a potluck supper. The daily Vacation Bible School that was Lake Odessa News: Funeral services for Herbert A. Beard, 71, of Lansing, who passed away Aug. 10. were held in Lansing with interment in Lakeside Cemetery. Lake Odessa. He was born on the family farm near Lake Odessa, graduated from the Lake Odessa High School, was employed by the Kroger Company before the lumber business, and he retired two years ago. His parents were Ernest and Alice (Durkee) Beard, long-time residents of the Lake Odessa area. Surviving are his wife. Margaret: a daughter, Judy Walborn; two grand­ daughters: four brothers, Edgar of Alpena. Walter of Lansing. Carl of Lansing, and Robert of Lake Odessa; and two sisters. Mrs. Duward (Helen) Strong of Spring Arbor and Mrs. Royce (Mary) Brooke of Lake Odessa. The Vacation Bible School was held last week at the Central United Methodist Church with the theme for the week — "Take It to the Lord in Prayer". An added attraction at the school was “Miss Piggy", and the climax was a carnival on Friday morning. The 1915 class reunion of the Lake Odessa School, scheduled for Saturday. Aug. 27. has been cancelled as several of the classmates will be unable to attend. The class had 20 graduates but in the last 10 years, numbers are smaller because of deaths or bad health. Cecile Perin accompanied her son and family, the Larry Perins of Wyoming, to Troy Monday for a visit with their daughter and sister. Virginia, and family, the Dennis Dorns. Larry and family returned Wed­ nesday, but his mother remained for a longer visit. Several new business places have located in the village The Cobb’s Webb Store and Flea Market has expanded so the Quilt Crazy­ business is now located in the back of the store and the upstairs is the location of the Country Crafts Store, owned by Terri Cappon. She is from Lake Odessa, attended schools here and in Grand Ledge She held her open house in July and she also owns he Hair Loom Shop in WiNxiland. Daniel James is the name of the son born to Joel and Gail Pepper of l^ike Odessa al the Osteopathic Hospital in Grand Rapids on July 19. They have two other children, ages seven and five. The grandparents are Leo. Jr. and Wanda Pepper of Clarksville, and Gerrit and Eleanor Klomp of Lake Odessa, nnd great grandparents are I.c« S* and Ethel Pepper of Clarksville. Joel is associated with the Yager State Wide Real Estate. Grandfather Gerrit is with the Lakewood Schools. Susie llansbarger will be the hostess at the meeting of the Past Noble Grand Club which meets at her home Thursday. Sept. 1. Flossie Curtis and Eslella Robinson head the program committee. Howard and Mildred Richter of Grand Ledge, former residents of Lake Odessa, are inviting relatives and friends to attend their open house on Sunday. Aug. 28. al their home at 9913 N. Cochran. Grand Ledge. The children of the couple are hasting the party from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Richters were in business at Jordan Lake when they resided here. September has been designated by the National Health Council as the fundraising month to help the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation campaign with Sept. 18-24 as special dates. The person in charge of local fundraising are Dee Groff and her volunteers and Jean Thomas for the Clarksville area. Carl and Janet Erb will be honored for their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Aug. 28 al the Wesleyan Campground dining hall on Campground Rd. in Hastings. The open house will be hosted by their family. Mr. and Mrs. Colin Erb of Hastings and DeeLynn and Rachelle Erb. both of rural Freeport. Hours will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and all relatives and friends are invited to attend. On Aug. tn. Mildred Shade celebrated her 80th birthday and on Sunday her children and families honored her with a party at the Village Park. A picnic dinner was held al 5 p.m. with a decorated cake included. The 36 that attended enjoyed a late afternoon with her and they came from Gull Lake. HickoryCorners. Hastings. Clarksville. Lansing. Sunfield, and Lake Odessa. The E.B.I. Brcakthru. Inc. has received a grant of $118,650 from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek. The E.B.I. Micrographs Service is located on Lapo Rd., east of Lake Odessa. Shirley Joppie. E.B.I. executive director, reports the microfilming equipment u ill lx* acquired and used to train the staff in its use. and then train 36 han­ dicapped each year in performing the required skills to aid them in securing em­ ployment Pastor leaving held at Woodgrove in August was a great success. A total of 50 children led by a daily staff of 12 with four helpers spent the week studying and celebrating the theme - ' Take it to the Lord in Prayer" The average daily attendance was 37 with a high on Friday of 44. On Friday, a final picnic was held at Bob King Park in Hastings. Judy Sarver was the director of the daily Vacation Bible Schoo). A commencement was held during worship service 'he Sunday morning at the church Also during August. Robbi Wise, 11, and her sister. Cori Wise. 7. and their cousin. Katrina Wise. 14. were baptized at Woodgrove Parish Church at a Sunday morning worship service. Memorabilia brings big dollars Memorabilia related to celebrities will probably always attract collectors. A match­ cover from a testimonial dinner in honor of Charles Lindbergh drew the top price of $160 at the 40th Annual National Convention of the Rathkamp Matchcover Society in 1980 Among the personal treasures of the late singer Kate Smith to cross the auction block recently were a gold watch and compact presented to her by songwriter Irving Berlin, whose "God Bless America" was her greatest hit. and a gold and diamond studded clock presented to her by C.B.S. Radio to commemorate her 10th anniversary with the network. An exhibit of 150 items from the Elvis Presley Museum Collection in Memphis draws huge crowds daily. The major at­ traction is Presley’s six-door, navy blue limousine. The six-ton, bullet-proof car is made of bomb-resistant steel, features a mechanism that releases an oil-slick to discourage anyone in pursuit, and has an ignition switch that can be operated from 50 feet away as a precaution against bombs. Other items in the collection, which is in­ sured for $1 million and is under 24-hour guard, are a brass snake knife from the coffee table in the late superstar’s den, several pistols, and two slot-cars from his home track. Christies auction hotise enjoyed uprecedented record-breaking sales of Impressionist and Modem paintings owned by Henry Ford II. A Van Gogh sold at $5.2 million: a Cezanne at $3.9 million: a Gauguin at $2.9 million: a Degas at $660,000, a Modigliani at $600,000; and a Boudin at $480,000! There were also emeralds from the estate of the former vice president. Nelson A. Rockefeller, and jewelry worn by America’s sweetheart. Mary Pickford. Some 500 items belonging to former ac­ tress Judy Garland fetched $250,000 at an auction house in Beverly Hill. Articles put on the auction block ranged from copper cook­ ware to musical arrangements. Miss Garland's false eyelashes sold for $125. One of her more avid fans bought two of. the Mies Vander Rohe-type brass and white leather chairs used in “A Stat is Bom" for $2,250 each. Miss Garland's silver thermos engraved "Beauty" went for $900. A letter from Bing Crosby, to Judy, sold for $650. The musical arrangement of "Over the Rainbow" fetched $1,800. The movie star’s "Wizard of Oz" scrapbook was won for $6,500. A book of Judy Garland’s unpublished original poems sold for $3,000. A photograph of John F. Kennedy — inscribed, "Dear Judy, with the warmest personal regards of her friend, John Kennedy" — brought $5,750. Miss Garland’s 1951 English work permit sold for $400. A pair of loaded-dice used in the movie "Casablanca ” and given to the actress by her next-door neighbor. Humphrey Bogart, sold for $1,200. The late Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel's clothes and jewelry were sold at auction by Christies in London. Coco Chanel, also of Chanel perfume fame, was the famous French couturier who changed the way 20th century women dressed. About $117,000 worth of clothes and costume jewelry, designed and worn by Mlle. Chanel, went on the block. The highest priced item, a beige tweed suit weighted with chains, sold for $4,800. The chains were a typical Chanel touch to make the garment hang straight. Mlle. Chanel designed the suit for her own use and reportedly wore it often. Il was purchased by the Oslo Museum. The Smithsonian Institute purchased a navy blue handbag stitched with the initials "C.C”. which contained an atomizer of Chanel 22 perfume. The price was $800. Richard Nixon's campaign buttons are currently selling for $40 each The 1930s’ Mickey Mouse and "Babe” Ruth wrist watches are now selling for between $125-$150 each for those lucky enough to find one of these "oldies but goodies" in good condition and running. The recent issue of the Shirley Temple figurine and collectors plate are bringing in big bucks. The plate, unsigned by Shirley Temple (Black), is being sold for about $75; signed. $125. As lime passes, these statuettes and plates will be bought and kept by collectors. These same pieces in future years will at least triple in price on the secondary market. These are both limited editions and only a certain number were made. Those persons who planned ahead, bought one or more, and "salted" them away, are holding them for future investment potential. As the editions of both of these pieces are limited, they will no longer be cast. Some will still seek them out through collectors, and pay dearly for the acquisition of these celebrity collectibles. Il’s not often that a famous person enjoys this much recognition in their life time, but .Shirley Temple (Black), since childhood, has won the hearts of millions and has had many items cast in her likeness. Among the treasures graced by her dimpled smile and floppy curls are the original Shirley dolls made by composition in the 1930s: the cobolt blue cereal set; paper dolls and the pink Shirley T. doll dishes from the same era. Shirley Temple now enjoys her childhood fame once again in the reproduction of the bisque-headed Shirley dolls in the many costumes from each movie she was ever in. and currently, the newly cast figurine and collector plate. Most celebrities and artists are never honored until after their death. In being so honored in life, she enjoys the prestige plus the monetary rewards these limtied editions bring. A reception will be held Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland in honor of Rev. Timothy Rothfuss who is leaving the community to accept a call to serve at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Martin, Ohio. Rev. Rothfuss- who grew up in Sebewaing- has been pastor of the Woodland church since July of 1977. He has also served os chaplain at the Barry County jail. He and his wife, Koren (nee Aho) have a son, Timothy David, and are expecting another child soon. The public is invited to attend the reception. H astings ISHavings & Qoan 136 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! “TO BETTER SERVE YOU" WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: • Statement Savings 1. Prestige Card • Emergency Cash • Passbook Savings "Day in...day out interest on both Passbook and Statement Savings.” • Certificate Savings • Long Term Investment Accounts SAVINGS INSURED UP TO *100,000“ • • • • • • • • Home Mortgage Loans Home Improvement Loan Money Orders Travelers Checks Contract Servicing Notary Service Direct Deposit of Social Security Checks Automatic Transfer of Funds: 1. Loan Payments 2. Transfer of Funds from Checking to Savngs or Loan Account “Truly where you save does make a difference” TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU WITH DRIVE-IN FACILITIES! LAKE ODESSA OFFICE Located ol 802 Fourth Avenue. Lake Odessa OPEN: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a m to4:30p.m...Friday9a.m. to5:30p.m., Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m. Io 12 noon Phone 374-8849 MAIN OFFICE AND DRIVE-IN Located ot. 136 E. State St . Hostings OPEN: Mon. thru Thurs. 9 to 4 30 p m Fridays 9 00 to6 00 p.m Phone 945-9561 �The Hostings Bonner — Thursday. August 25. 1983, Page 6 ASTJNGS,^^ “ Sponsored by the FOOD* REFRESHM NTS''® ENTERTAINMENT * SUMMER-FEST SCHEDULE ★ TWO-DAY FRIDAY and SATURDAY EVENTS- August26 • August27 * inSHOW................................Courthouse Lown * SOFTBALL TOURHAMENT.............. Fish Hotcherv Park * CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT.............. .. TyZ Part * MERCHANTS SIDEWALK SALE.............................. Downtown * FAMILY CAMPING...........................Barry County Fairgrounds events— Friday, August 26 ★ CLARK FAMILY PLAYERS..................... Cammun^ Building __________ Senior Citizens Performance - 2:00 p.m. Church Street Stage — ★ RINGO SWINGO SQUARE DANCERS ★ DELTON SWEET ADELINES.................. ★ STREET DANCE (Uptown Brass Band).... COURTHOUSE LAWN DOWNTOWN HASTINGS ofSum "'T r05':"9’ prOmilr 0 place again when this year s version ofSummerFest returns on Friday and Saturday. The annual Chamber of Commerce-sponsored event draws hundreds of locals ond visitors alike to eniov ♦he wide variety of entertainment ond activities. Y 2-BIG DAYS SummerFest ‘83 arrives this weekend in Hastings | Casite 10K RUN L Saturday August 27 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. . 9:00 p.m. ztorfi of.. ! 8:30 a.m. Courthouse Stage ★ GOSPEL MUSIC SHOW (3 acts) Starts at Jr. High 6:30 p.m. £ events—Y Ends Downtown Saturday, Aug. 27 * BICYCLE TOURING (from Fairgrounds).......... 6:00 a m * YOUTH FISHING CONTEST (Fish Hatchery Park) 8-10 a.m. * CASITE CHALLENGE 1OK RUN............ 8'30 a m * BED RACE (State St)................................................. '' 10:00 a * PARADE (Downtown).............. ........................................... NOON * CANOE RACE (River Road Bridge).................. 2:00 o m * TEEN DANCE (Elks).................... ................ * SKYDIVERS (Fish Hatchery Park).......... I * BICYCLE RODEO (Great Lakes Federal)........ * WEIGHTLIFTING CONTEST (Courthouse) Church Street Stage ’ 3:00 p.m. ..3:00 p.m. .. 2:00 p.m. * SIDE TWO, ROCK MUSIC 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. .2:00 p.m. . 3:00 p.m. . 0.-00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. * BATTLE CREEK SYMPHONIC BAND * GERMAN OOMPA BAND .. * FIDDLERS CONTEST * OPEN SQUARE DANCING \ * STREET DANCE (Grand Theft).............. Courthouse Stag, * CEDAR CREEK STRINGBAND. * THE NEW OLYMPIANS.................. 9 301 10 45a Z * THE CLARK FAMILY PLAYERS * * * * * * 1'30 a^ CAROL JOHNSON.......... 2-30 RONALD MCDONALD .... ...............................3-30. ■ HEAVENLY NURSING HOME BAND 4'00 a.m' THE GOSPELITES 50oL, DICK A PAULA HOLMAN............ 6^0 IC THE LEPARD FAMILY.......................... ;..... ™* GENERAL CONCESSIONS PARADE Saturday Noon ARTS & CRAFTS MERCHANTS SIDEWALK SALE Civil War Encampment TYDEN PARK ■ P”,ed ,rW,Bd iJSX C^rthsMt- FRI.&SAT SPONSORED BY THE FOLLOWING BUSINESSES Wren Funeral Home Hostings Patrick C. Hodges Dependcble Jewelers Since 1931 The JC Penney Co,. Department Store, Downtown Hastings Ben Franklin Store 102 West Stote at Jefferson Riverbend Travel Agency 533 West Stole Street The Travel Store 123 W. State St Culligan Water Conditioning Barry County Lumber Home Center City Food I Beverage The House of Quolity Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Flexfab, Inc. Banner and Reminder The Hollmork of Insuronce Excellence Flexible Hose ond Ducts for Industry 1952 N. Broadway RM Sales and Service 1710 S Bedford Rood Open 9o.m. to 11p.m. 313 North Boltwood Hastings Savings and Loan Assn. Brown's Custom Interiors Where Sovings Does Moke A Difference Prettiest Floors in Town” Hastings Aluminum Products, Inc. Birke's Cut Rate Shoe Store Mfgs. of Home Improvement Products Shoes for the entire family Hastings City Bank National Bank of Hastings Corner of W. Stote ot Broodway Hastings Water Conditioning, Inc. 629 So. Michigan Leary’s Sport Center Downtown Hostings Felpausch Food Center Fine Foods - Moot - Produce Cleveland’s 130 E. Stote Street I rescription Pharmacy Your Rexoll Store, Downtown Hostings e Gambles 130 W. State St., Hastings Bed races on Saturday A new event is featured during this year's SummerFest activities with local bed racing teams, sonsored by area businesses, wheeling up to the starting line on Saturday morning. The "Hastings 300 Roller Bed Derby” will debut with four-member teams — one riding and three pushing — competing against each other. Along with the racing, teams will be judged on the categories of the "Best Theme", which is movies, "Coziest", "Most Macho", and "Most Sexy". The schedule calls for the beds and teams to line up at 9 a.m. in the pit area. tenatively the parking lot next to the Cone Zone, for judging. At 9:30a.m. the parade of beds takes place from along State Street from Church to South Jefferson Streets and back. Then at lOa.rn. the racing starts with heats of two teams taking place until a winner emerges. A trophey will be given to the fastest bed while ribbons will be awarded in the other categories Master of ceremonies for the event is John Cohoon. Some of the teams that have already 152 W. Stote Street Hastings Hotel Patten Monument Enjoy Our Hospitality Cemetery Memoriols Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. Making SummerFest debut Hastings Press 150 W. Court St. Ja; . Fun, food, refreshments, and loads of Creek Band on the Courthouse stage at 9:30 entertainment are in store for hometowners a.m., followed by The New Olympians’ and visitors alike when the ’83 version of variety act at 10:45 a.m.. SummerFest arrives in Hastings this Friday Over on Church Street, meanwhile, local and Saturday. rock band Side Two entertains at 10:30 a.m. Organizers from the Hastings Area The SummerFest Parade kicks off at noon Chamber of Commerce — sponsors of the along State Street, led by this year’s grand annual August event — have packaged marshalls, Les and Rosemary Raber. The another carefree weekend packed full of couple have been active in putting on assorted activities. SummerFest since it’s inception and Les is Included in this year's program are a 100the supervisor of Irving Township. plus arts and crafts’ booths, several food and Also set for that morning is a bike tour, refreshment stands, numerous per­ starting at 6 a.m., the Casite Challenge 10^ formances on two entertainment stages, a Km Run at 8:30 a.m., a Youth Fish Contest parade, and a variety of accompanying from 8 to 10 a.m., and a bed parade and race events. from 9 to 11 a.m. Most of the activities and action takes Fallowing the big parade, the afternoon place in the downtown Hastings area of the and evening schedule calls for the Battle courthouse lawn and nearbt Church Street, Creek Symphonic Band at 1 p.m. on the but events have been scheduled as well at Church Street stage, followed by the German Tyden Park, the Fish Hatchery Park, the Oompa Band at 2 p.m.. the Fiddlers’ Contest Elks Club, and the parking lot of Great Lakes at3 p.m., open square dancing at 6 p.m., and Savings and Loan. a street dance by Grand Theft at 9 p.m. SummerFest's the bill of fare gets un­ Coinciding with that itinerary are per­ derway Friday at 6:30 p.m. when the Ringo formances on the Courthouse stage by The Swingo Square Dancers perform at the Clark Family Players at 1:30 p.m., folk Church Street stage, followed by the Delton singer Carol Johnson at 2:30 p.m., Ronald Sweet Adelines, and a street dance by Up­ McDonald the Clown’s magic act at 3:30 town Brass. p.m., and gosepl music entertainment by Also at 6:30 p.m. is a gospel music concert The Heavenly Nursing Home Band. The on the Courthouse stage with three en­ Gospel Lights, Dick and Paula Holman, and tertainers — Russ Allaier, Herb Robers, and The Lepard Family from 4 to 8 p.m. Luann Fenton — performing. Also during the afternoon and evening Earlier that day the Clark Family Playera hours is the Civil War skirmish at Tyden will put on a special performance at the Park, a weightlifting contest at the cour­ Community Building for patients of the thouse, a teen dance at the Elks Club from 2 Barry Medical Facility and Provincial to 5 p.m., a Jaycees Canoe Race on the House, a Civil War encampment will begin at Thornapple River at 2 p.m., and a Bike Tyden Park, and a two-day softball tour­ Rodeo in Great Lakes' parking lot at 3 p.m.. nament gets underway at the Fish Hatchery For those wishing to, camping will be Park. available at the Barry County Fairgrounds SummerFest action resumes the following in Hastings. morning with local bluegrassers The Willow Cinder Pharmacy HOW. Stalest. If you see NEWS IN THE MAKING, call the HASTINGS BANNER and let us know... 948-8051 signed up to compete are J-Ad Graphics, Pennock Hospital, City Bank, McDonalds, and The Travel Store. Sky diving jumps in store for spectators If the weather cooperates, sky diving fans will be given a treat during Summerfest. Three men will exhibit their sky diving talents at the start of the bed race at 10 a.m. on Saturday, and then again in the middle of the softball tournament in Fish Hatchery Park at 3 p.m. Van Wideman of Ithaca will make the 10 a.m jump while Dave Leary and Rich Highsmith ol Hastings will accompany Wideman for the afternoon jump. None of the men are strangers to the sport of sky diving Wideman has made J.400 jumps. Highsmith 2.800 and Leary 1.600. The men are part of a four-man parachute team which has competed in several nation competitions placing second, third and fifth in three (if them Leary s-aid the conditions have to be right lor any of the men to make a jump. For in­ stance the winds can't be strong or gusty Irom either the south or north. Leary said sky diving is a serious business to the men. If the weather is good, we ll do it If not. we re not going to risk our necks. "We don't look at sky diving as being some daredevil thing. It’s a sport and you have to be a professional when you do it ” �The Hastings Banner Part of Reading Rainbow program Thursday. August 25. 1983. Page 7 Hastings youths give book reviews This friend of the young wos among last year's many "fun" activities at the SummerFest. This year's schedule again calls for a number of activities to keep tots and teens entertained and busy. Clark Family here for 2nd time The musical, clowning Clark Family will make its second stop in Hastings when it performs Friday and Saturday during Sum­ merfest. This year’s show is billed as “The Clark Family Plus One”, with a non-family relative joining in the act. Puppetry, panlomime. magic and music are the main elements of the family’s repertoire. The family has developed a unique program consisting of singing. dancing, clowning, puppets, pan­ tomime, imitations, magic, balloon sculpture, and piano and harmonica playing. Gerald and Mary Ellen •County Seat Counge EVENING SPECIALS: (SERVED AFTER 4:00 P.M.) MONDAY.... HO SHUE *11$.................>7.95 MEXICAN NIGHT TUESDAY .. Stas *3.75MMaM *4.75 WEDNESDAY. Surprise! THURSDAY ..CHICKEN lit ar «tt..........*5.50 .......... NRTEMOISE STEAK...........*7.95 SATURDAY . SHRIMP (WM ■ tar).... *5.95 DIFFERENT LUNCH SPECIALS S«neA EwyUy... WOKMY ttn FRIIAY NOW FEATURING Prime Rib($rt>r*y(MY) Meal includes: Choice of Potato, 5 Tossed Salad and Texas Toast or Dinner Roll. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 EASY LISTENING MUSIC!! “SPECIALIZING IN AFTER DINNER COCKTAILS” Come in and enjoy our fine food and cocktails and relax in our old-time atmosphere. — Gory and Carlo Rizor Kitchen Opens al 11 o.m Serving 'til 10 p.m. Monday thru Thursday: 'Hl Midnight Friday end Saturday 126 SOUTH JEFFERSON —x HASTINGS. Ml...945-9026 Clark and their children. Eugene, 15, Christopher, 13, and Eileen, 17, have been performing together for several years, and have appeared on television and radio. They regularly per­ form before hospital patients, church groups and senior citizens. The family will perform for senior citizens from Orovincial House and the Medical Care Facility Friday al 3 p.m. in the Community Building, and at 1 p.m. Saturday on the Courthouse stage. Hastings is the act’s western-most stop on the family's busy schedule. Ringo Swingo group appear Friday night The popular Fiddlers’ Contest returns to the Church Street stage on Saturday at 3 p.m. with their “foot stomping”, “hand clapping” tunes. “We expect about 20 performers although we never know until the day of the event,” said organizer Les Raber who is a fiddler himself and is this year’s grand marshall along with wife Rosemary. “They’ll be fiddlers from all around the state.” Contestants are judged on three selections: a waltz played in 3-4 time, a jig played in 6-8 time, and a hoedown played in 2-4 time. “The songs all have to be oldtime, dancable tunes,” Raber noted. “They can't be bluegrass or exhibition tunes.” Along with the regular contest, a special ladies class has been included in the program. Fiddlers play for audience on Saturday The Ringo Swingo Square Dancers of Barry County bring their act back to SummerFest on Friday at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Church Street stage. The 52 couples will be putting on demonstrations of western-style dancing with Roger Nichols of Grand Rapids calling the squares. The dancers are members of a club that meets ano dances the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. The------------------ —— Penguin Parlor THIS WEEKS SPECIALS... BREAKFAST 3 French toast, 2 bacon and coffee $«5O all for........... JL George grew up and became a surveyor. His half-brother Lawrence was rich and George liked him because he was an officer. George wanted to be like his half-brother. When he was 20 he became an officer. He and some of his men chased away the French and Indians from the backwoods. He was soon a hero of all Virginia. I liked the book because it was fun to read. It was something new to learn about. Il makes you imagine how they dressed ir those days. I liked it best when he fought the British because that's when he became a hero and a famous President of the United States. You should read the book because it's good for school and you can learn more history It’s also fun to read. Jay Stefan, of 811 S. Jefferson St., reviewed “George Washingon” by Ingri and Edgar Parin D’Aulaire. Jeanna Willard, of 150 E. Carlton Center Rd., reviewed “The Little Monster's Scratch and Sniff Mystery" by Mercer Mayer. It's about George Washington’s life. He was bom in a little red brick house in Virginia. His father died when he was 11 years old. The one book I really like is called "The Little Monster's Scratch and Sniff Mystery” The story is about a detective named Mystery Monster. He tries to get the evil smell-switcher and Mystery-Monster wants him because he wants him to stop switching smells. First the orange juice smells like peanut butter and the tire smells like gum and the gum smells like a tire. The turkey smells Ike turpentine and there's a white monster and he's small and little. I like the story and scratching the smells. I think that kids would ’ike it because it's funny and it's fun to read and it smells good. Reading club party Friday The end-of-summer party for the members of the Hastings Public Library’s Dynamite Dinosaur Reading Club will be this Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the library. Darrel Hawbaker of the library staff will show the color film “Dinosaur”, borrowed from the Herrick Public Library in Holland, and boys and girls who attend will receive a certificate of achievement for the books they have read this summer. The five children who have read the greatest number of books will receive a bookworm transfer to be ironed on their own T-shirt. Twenty-five boys and girls who read the most books will be awarded a prize of a book from Books, Etc. The two local businesses co-sponsoring the book club this summer by providing prizes are Books, Etc. and the Cone Zone. Fifty-one boys and girls won ice cream cones from the Cone Zone by reading 15 or more books; while 71 earned a reading club pin by reading five or more books. The 25 “top” readers for the summer, by grade level, for this coming school year are: — First graders Kim Hoxworth, 36 books read; and Michelle Lancaster, 32. — Second graders Joe Bender, 114 books; Matt Cassell, 88; Jennifer Conrad, 44; Nicole Cooklin, 59; Jennifer Larabee, 55; Ben Moskalik, 45; Anne Richardson, 34; Stephanie Smith, 42; and Jeanna Willard. 34. — Third graders Alison Gergen. 76 bodes; Lisa Smith, 43; Jay Stefani, 48; and Talena Wilkins, 51. — Fourth graders Jenny Bender, 58; Angelle Cooklin, 46; Matt Lancaster, 130; Karen Rausch, 55; Katherine Rausch, 56; Danny Watson, 47; and Tera Willard, 64. — Fifth grader Jeff Hoxworth, 37. — Sixth grader Joe Meppelink, 81. — Seventh grader Katie Landman read 37 books. These 25 members read 1,412 books; all 86 readers fin:shing 2,162 books Benjamin Moskalik, of 4186 E. Center Rd., reviewed "Arrow to the Sun; a Pueblo Indian Tale” by Gerald McDermott. The story begins when the Lord of the Sun sent something to the world of men to make a baby. Then the baby came in the world of men. Then he came lo an arrowmaker. The boy asked arrowmaker where is my father. The arrowmaker said “In the sun”. Then the boy came to the Sun. The boy went in one cave. Then he ran onto another cave. Then the boy thought for a moment if he should go in the next cave and he did. Then he got the power from the Sun. He returned to the earth. This is my favorite book. The pictures are colorful and the pictures are good. Boys and girls who like beautiful pictures and a good story will like to enjoy this book. Alison Gergen, of 55 Mead St, reviewed “Flicka, Rieka, Dicka and the Strawberries” by Maj Lindman. One day Flicka, Rieka, and Dicka go out into the woods to pick strawberries for their mother. At the end of the day their baskets are full and heavy. They are tired and they forgot their way home. They stop at a cottage they find in the woods for a drink of water and to find the way home. A girl in a patched dress named Mary asks them in to talk to her mother. WMU alumni’s children offered testing opportunity Children of Western Michigan Univesity alumni have been offered the opportunity for help in selecting a career through efforts of the Office of Alumni Relations and Testing and Evaiut ’on Services at WMU. Students who participated in the testing program this year are Linda Malloy, a junior, of 500 Meadow Lane, Hastings. Her mother, Sally Malloy, is an alumnus. Also, Laura S. Oom, a junior, of 1011 S. Park, Hastings. Her father, Bernard Oom, is an alumnus. Russell A. Strong, director of alumni relations, said that for the first time this year, Western's own unique Career Guidance Inventory was administered to about 200 children of alumni frou 13 south­ west Michigan counties who are high school juniors and seniors. Gerard T. Novak, associate director of testing and evaluation services, said the inventory, which also is used with Western students, consists of four parts. The first is a diagnostic achievement test to determine a student's skills in mechanics, mathematics, science and English. The second is a per­ sonality assessment that matches a student’s personality with occupations. Novak said the third part is a value assessment that determines what a student wants out of a job. The final portion is in­ terest assessment, showing a student's willingness to do what is needed in an oc­ cupation and if he is interested in doing what is needed to succeed. The Career Guidance Inventory was originated at WMU and it now is used by several other colleges in southwest Michigan. The test has been administered since 1972 and is taken by about 1,600 students a year, Novak said. CHIROPRACTORS LUNCH Hot dog. chips and pickle, only.. OLD FASHIONED SUNDAE |< <x>e.oo p.m.) 50e OPEN 7:00 o.m. to8:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 7:00 o.m. to6:00 p.m. Saturday ... in Four Hastings children received honorable mention in a book review contest that was part of the Reading Rainbow story series on TV 35 this summer. The contest was sponsored by the Lakeland Library Cooperative which in­ cludes the Hastings Library and ones in Freeport and Middleville. The four entrants — Jay Stefani, 7, a third grader, Jeanna Willard, 7, a second grader. Benjamin Moskalik. 7, a second grader, and Alison Gergen, 8, a third grader — were invited to a paity at the Grand Rapids Library after receiving the honors. The four are also members of the library’s Dinosaur Summer Reading Club and bet­ ween them finished over 2W books in 10 weeks. Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is ;n keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you'd like to discuss our unique program. Jay Stefan (left). Jeanna Willard, and Benjamin Moskalik received honorable mentions for book reviews they submitted in a contest that wos part of the Reading Rainbow TV story series. The three, along with Alison Gergen (who was unavailable for the photo) attended a party at the Grand Rapids Library as an award for their efforts. The youngsters’ reviews have been printed here. Mary's mother gives them water but she wishes she could give them a drink of milk. But she doesn't have enough milk even for the baby. Mary shows them the right path home. Flicka, Rieka, and Dicka spend the money they earn from picking strawi>erries to buy presents for Mary and her mother and the baby. I really like this book and I think you will Lock & Key Show Sat. Contemporary and antique padlocks, early auto keys, old post office box com­ binations and unique doorknobs will be among the items seen Saturday at Nashville’s Community Center during the first Annual Southern Michigan Lock and Key Collectors Show. Nashville locksmith Homer Snow is spearheading the August 27 event, and currently has requests for table reservations for lock enthusiasts from Indiana, Ohio, and Canada, in ad­ dition to Michigan. The two-fold purpose of the show is to display the collections for public viewing and also to allow that lit it only a few minutes later at a nearby table at the same event. The public is cordially invited to attend Saturday's event al the Community Center building, located on M-66 just north of Thor­ napple River, at Putnam Park in Nashville. There is no admission too. It's fun to think about having two sisters that wnuld look like me. Mary is so happy to have her new dress, it makes you feel happy. The author wrote many books about Flicka. Rieka, and Dicka. She wrote other books about boys called Snip, Snap, and Snur. I tried to read as many Flicka, Rieka, and Dicka books as I could this summer. This one is my favorite. fiB ummeiffest, • Hastings • 1933 FRIDAY and SATURDAY...AUGUST 26 nd 27 I Join Us for Good Food during SummerFest! We’re your old friends that are all new! New! ROTISSERIE BROILED CHICKEN Served After Broiled on a spit to a beautiful golden brown. Plump ond suc­ culent because it's been cooked the proper way, seasoned with delicate spices, basting in it's own natural juices as it slowly turns on the spit. Great tasting — great for you. Order a whole or holf chicken to go. Or a half or quarter chicken platter with fries, Texas toast and salad bar. New! ROAST BEEF SANDWICH A great place for good taste Fixed to your order with a choice of tangy barbeque or horseradish sauce. Regular size includes 33/. oz. of tender roast beef on a 4% inch sesame seed bun. Junior size includes 2’/s oz. of tender roast beef on a regular bun. for... BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER Mm Hantet •< WhHflt Trw at Um Corner of State Street and Jefferson in Hastings 911 W. State St., Hastings • 500 N. Lafayette, Greenville �The Hostings Banner— Thursday, August 25. 1983, Page 8 LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the term* and condition* of a certain mortgage mode by Ron­ ald S. Butler and Shirley A. But­ ler. husband and wife, of Kala­ mazoo. Michigan to Great Lake* Federal Saving* and Loan Assoc­ iation. a corporation organized under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 19.13. of the United States of America, as amended. Mort­ gagee. dated the 6lh day of July. 1979. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for tho County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of July, 1979 in Liber 242 of Borry County Records, at Page 33, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Nineteen Thousand Fifty-Four ond 09/100 ($19,054.09) Dollars. And no suit or proceeding* ot law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt se­ cured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Mich­ igan in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of September 1983 at two o'clock in the after­ noon. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, ot the East entrance. ’© the Barry County Courthouse, in the City of Hostings, Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan, (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof a* may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at eleven and 25/100 (11.25%) per .ent per annum and all legal cost*, charge* and expense*, including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, neces­ sary to protect its interest in the premise*. Said premises are sit­ uated in the Township of Hope. County of Barry, State of Mich­ igan and described as: Lot 34 of Village of Cloverdale, according to the recorded plat thereof o* recorded in Liber 1 of plats on page 31 being situated in the Southeast '/« of Section 20, town 2 North. Range 9 West. During the one month immed­ iately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Ann Arbor. Mich­ igan. July 21. 1983. GREAT LAKES FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION First publication: August 4.1983 Mortgagee Charles P. Hoffman. Jr. (P29826) LEGAL DEPARTMENT Great Lakes Federal Savings Building. 401 East Liberty St., P.O. Box 8600 Ann Arbor. Michigan 48107 (313)769-8300 825 NOTICE of REVIEW of APPORTIONMENTS Re: Kahler and Extension Drain Repair and Maintenance Wood­ land Township. Notice is. hereby, given that I. Audrey R. Budick. County Drain Commissioner of the County of Barry. State of Michigan, will, on the Bth day of September. 1983, ot the County of Barry, for all properties in Borry County, or such other time and place, thereafter, ‘o which I. the Drain Commissioner aforesaid, may adjourn the same, the apportion­ ment for benefits and lands comprised within the Drain Spec­ ial Assessment District, ond the apportionments, thereof, will be subject to review for one day. from 9:00 o'clock in the forenoon until 4:00 o’clock in the after­ noon. At said review the comp­ utation of costs for said Drain wiH also be open for inspection by any parties interested. Respectfully. Audrey R. Burdick Drain Commissioner 9-1 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 1B.827 Estate of ROXIE M. HOUGH. Deceased. TAKE NOTICE: On September 8. 1983 at 1:30 p.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hosting*. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Wonda L. Rizor for appointment of a Personal Rep­ resentative. determination of heirs, ond determination of claim* against said estate. Creditor* of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate must be presented to Wanda L. Rizor at 228‘/i North Main. Nashville. Ml 49073, and proof thereof Med with the Court on or before December 8. 1983. Notice is further given that the estate will hereupon be assigned to persons appearing of record and entitled thereto. Date: August 16, 1983 Wanda L. Rizor. Petitioner 228'4 North Mein Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone (517) 852-0854 David A. Dimmers (PI 2793) 220 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 Phone 945-9596 8-25 STATE OF MICHIGAN Circuit Court for the County of Borry Lucinda Roe Castro Plaintiff, vs. Leopold© Castro Defendant File No. 83-438 DO ORDER TO ANSWER On AugustS. 1983. on action was. filed by Lucinda Rae Castro, Plaintiff, against Leopoldo Cas­ tro. Defendant, in this Court to terminate her marriage with Defendant by Judgment of Di­ vorce. It is hereby ordered that the Defendant, Leopoldo Castro shall answer or take such other action os may be permitted by law on or before November 1. 1983. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such Defend­ ant for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this Court. Hudson E. Deming Circuit Judge Date of Order: August 10. 1983 F. Jack Neller Plaintiff’s Attorney. 223 Dogwood Trail Battle Creek. Michigan g.15 Delton Kellogg Schools The Delton Kellogg Schools today announced its policy for Free Meal* and Free Milk or Reduced-Price Meals, for children unable to pay the full price of meal* and milk erved under the National School Lunch, and U.S.D.A. Donated Food* Programs. Local school officials have adopted the following family size and income criteria for determining eligibility. 1 B 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Ezct add. tsaefy asaber PUBLIC ATIOH and NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 18,829 In the matter of SCOT LAWRENCE LENZ TAKE NOTICE: On September 8. 1983 ot 11:30 a.m.. in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hastings. Mich­ igan. before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge or Probate, a hearing will be held. To change the middle name of Scot Law­ rence Lenz to Scot Harrison Lenz. Date: August 22. 1983 Patricio Lenz 110E. Francis St. Nashville. Ml 49073 Ph. 852-9553 8-25 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION and NOTICE OF HEADING File No. 1B.830 Estate of ELEANOR FERN STAUP. Deceased. Social Security No. 373-22-4073. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. Septembers. 1983 at 11:00 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Has­ ting*. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of P~obate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Glen A. Stoup for appointment ol a Personal Representative, determination of heirs, determination of claim* against said estate ond that the Last Will and Testament of the deceased be admitted to Probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claim* again­ st the estate must be presented to Glen L. Staup, at 209 Francis. Nashville. Michigan 49073', and proof thereof filed with the Court on or before December Bth. 1983. Notice is further given that the estate will thereupon be assigned to person* appear­ ing of record and entitled there­ to. August 18. 1983 Glen I. Staup. Petitioner 209 Francis Nashville. Ml 49073 Michael J. McPhillip* (P33715) 220 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 Ph. 945-9596 8-25 SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HIAMEVH1E T0WWSRV BOMB August 10. 1983 Hearing of the Oak Drive Im­ provement Assessment recessed until Wednesday. August 24. 1983 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town­ ship Hall. Authorized the State Plumbing Inspector to inspect the sewer hook-up* of the Gull Lake Sew­ er project in Prairieville Town­ ship. Appoint Jan Arnold to the Planning/Zoning Commission through June 1. 1986. Approve Liquor License amendment for William Neil. Accept resignation of Vernon •Fanke from the Board of Appeals Appoint Emanuel Korosat to the Board ol Appeal* through February 2, 1986. Approve transfers and out­ standing bill* totaling $7,649.81. Janette Arnold. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck 8-25 ■AftWY TOWNSNIP FREE and REDUCED PRICE MEALS POLICY TBTIL FAMILY SUE STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY KILE FM FREE IEAL1 MR FREE MH KALE EM RERatEB- 6,318 8.502 10.686 12.870 15,054 17.238 19.422 21.606 8.991 12.099 15,207 18,315 21,423 24.531 27.63Q 30,747 2,184 3.108 NKEBEAU Children from families whose income is ot or below the level* shown ore eligible for (free meal* or reduced-price meals). Application form* are being sent to all home* in a leter to parents. Additional copies are available ot the principal's office in each school. This information may be verified ot any time during the school year. Applicrtions may be submitted ot any time during the year. For the school official* to determine eligibility, the household must provide the following information listed on the application: Name* of all household members; social security numbers of all adult household members or a statement that the household member does not posses* one; total household income; and the signature of an adult household member certifying that the information provided is correct. Households are required to report increase* in household income of over $50 per month or $600 per year and decrease* in household size. To discourage the possibility of misrepresentation, the appli­ cation forms contain a statement above the space for signature certifying that all information furnished in the application is true and correct. An additional statement is added to warn that the application is being mode in connection with the receipt of Federal funds, that school officials may verify the information in the application, and that deliberate misrepre­ sentation of information may subject the applicotn tto piosecution under applicable State ond criminal statutes In most coses, foster children are also eligible for these benefits. If a family has foster children living with them and wishes to apply for such meals for them, it should contact the school. Children of unemployed parents moy qualify for free or re­ duced price meals if total family income including welfare pay­ ments. unemployment compensation and sub-pay benefits fall within the prescribed family income guidelines. Under the provisions ol the policy Supervisor/Foods Services will review applications ond determine eligibility. If a parent is dissatisfied with the ruling of the official, he or she moy make a request either orally or in writing to Dean McBeth. Delton Kellogg School*. 327 North Grove St.. Delton. Ml 49046 - Ph. 623-5151 for a hearing to appeal the decision. The policy con­ tains an outline of the hearing procedure. In the operation of child feeding programs, no child will be discriminated against because of race. sex. color, national origin, aqe, or handicap. If any member of o household believes he'she has been dis­ criminated against, he/she should write immediately to the Secretary of Agriculture. Washington. D.C.. 20250. Regular meeting of the Borry Township Board was held August 2, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. with all five members being present. Approved expenditure of $362.40 for toilet and $336 00 for seeding, paint and railrood tie* which will be used by two scout* for work they ore doing in the township pork. Approved agreement with Adelphia Comm. Corp, for cable TV within Barry Township. Approved $300.00 for cutting the bank on south side of Gilkey Lake Road going back into Scott Park from Duane Hamilton. Amended Section 5.11.4 En­ forcement of Ordinance, and Section 5.2 Public Nuisance* of Ordinance No. 10. Approved paying of bill* in the amount of $6,452.22. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 pm. Lois Bromley. Clerk Attested to by: William B. Wooer. Supervisor 8-25 BARRY TOWNSHIP At a regular board meeting of Borry Township the following amendment* were mode to Or­ dinance No. 11. The meeting was held August 2. 1983, the amendment* become effective immediately. Section 5. PUBLIC NUISANCES Section 5.2A (add this section) It shall be unlawful to keep or harbor any cattle, horse*, mule*, swine, goat*, sheep or poultry on any residential lot that will cause o nuisance or poses a sub­ stantial threat to the public health. Section 5.11 NUISANCES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY Section 5.11.4 Eliminate and re­ place with following: Section 5.11.4 Enforcement of ordinance. A. This Ordinance shall be en­ forced by such person* who shall be so designated by the Township Board. B. Owner shall be notified of any violation, elimination of vio­ lation shall be corrected within ten day* after notice. C. Failure to comply with no­ tice shall constitute a violation of this Ordinance. D. Violation shall be a misde­ meanor by o fine not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars or by im­ prisonment not exceeding ninety day* or by both in the discretion of the Court. William B Wooer Township Supervisor ATTEST: Lois Bromley Township Clerk 8-25 Barry County Board of Commissioners FIRST DAY — FORENOON AUGUST 9. 1983 The regular meeting of the Borry County Board of Commissioners wo* called to order Tuesday August 9. 1983, 9 30 o.m. by Chairman Paul Kiel Roll call taken, six (6) members present Gordon Hammond. Hoore. Kiel. London. McKelvey one(|) absent. Coleman. Moved by McKelvey, support by London to excuse Commissioner Colemon from today's meeting. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoore io approve the July 26. 1983 minutes os corrected. Motion car­ ried. Moved by Hammond, support by Landon to ap. prove th* Agendo os amended. Motion earned. Various correspondence was presented to the Board by Chairman Kiel reference the Job Training Partnership Acl. Chairman Kiel then read other various corret.. pondence to the Board. Chairman Kiel asked if there was any limited public comment. There was no response from the public. Howard Ferris. Register of Deeds, appeared before th* Board r*f*r«nc* his petty cash and fed­ eral government fee* for filing various paper*. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey that the Register of Deeds petty cash be increased from $100 to $200. to be paid from General Fund. Miscel­ laneous line item. Motion carried. Moved by Hoare. support by Hammond to adopt the following resolution: Motion carried. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Michigan Association of Register of Deeds, through their Legislative Committee, hove promoted and encouraged Legislation to in­ crease recording fee* in Michigan; and WHEREAS, The result ha* been the introduction on July 5, 1983 of House Bill 4816. to increase recording fee* from $3.00 to $5.00 *or lhe first page of all instruments, additional pages would remain of the current $2.00: ond WHEREAS. The current fees were set in 1973 and Michigan has now fallen below most other States; and WHEREAS, A substantial revenue increase would result for all Counties thorughout the Stale If this Bill I* enacted. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED that the Borry County Board of Commissioners support House Bill 4B16 to increase Register of Deeds recording fees. ChristeneLietzau. Mcihigan Department ot Agri­ culture. appeared before the Board reference a soil survey for Barry County, and the costs involved for Borry County. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoore that the matter be referred to the Finance Commit­ tee. to work with Soil Conservation Service*. The Finance Committee is to report back to the Board ot the last meeting in September. Motion carried. Moved by Hoare, support by Gordon to adopt the following resolution: Motion carried. RESOLUTION WHEREAS. A Registered Sanitarian has a direct impact on th* protection of public health through service related to the maintenance and Improve­ ment of the quality of our total environment, and WHEREAS, Sanitarians provide a vital role in disease prevention and the control of foodborne ill­ ness in the protection of public and private water supplies, sanitary disposal of wastewater, proper disposal of solid and toxic wastes, and assurance of safety cf school*, child care facilities, mobile and campground park*, and WHEREAS. These professional sanitarians strive to protect the public health by improving the quality of our total environment including air. water, land and shelter, and WHEREAS. Repealing Port 184 of Ad 368. P.A. of 1978. could severely affect the quality of personnel working in this field, and thereby jeopardize the level of protedion of our environment, and WHEREAS. Professional sanitarians are recog­ nized by their peers in the Health Care Delivery System os an integral, viable component.trained in the art of preventive health care, now THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED. That the Bor/y County Board of Commissioner* go on record as opposing Senate Bills 377 and 381; or any action that would substantially decrease the quality of personnel currently being utilized- in the role of sanitarians within county government. Moved by Hoare, support by Gordon that the fol­ lowing statement be mode a matter ot record. Roll call vote, six (6) yea*. Gordon. Hammond. Hoare. Kiel, Landon. McKelvey. one (1) excused. Coleman. Motion carried. STATEMENT RE: JOBS TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT A* you know, we hove had a lot of inquiries into the administrative entity that the chief elected of­ ficial* will be naming for the Job* Training Partner­ ship Act. We have had a very successful four ond one-half year* using tho Mid-County Consortium as th* administrative arm for Borry and Calhoun Comprehensive Employment and Training Program, and see no reason to "re-invent the wheel" by starting new with an untried entity. Board Chairman. Poul Kiel of Borry County and Board Chairman. Ann Shafer of Calhoun County at the chief elected officials working with the two Barry County Commissioners, Hoare and McKelvey, and the Calhoun County Commissioners. Shafer. Burch and Riskey. have enacted a joint government­ al agreement to establish a consortium for admin­ istrating and delivering employment and training prog, .ms under the Job* Training Partnership Act of 1982. On March 7, 1983 Calhoun County Board of Com­ missioners ratified th* Agreement between Barry County ond Calhoun County with reference to th* Private Industry Council, through Mid-County Employment 8 Training Consortium. Then on March 8. 1983 at the Barry County Board of Com­ missioner* meeting, the Barry County Board ratified th* same agreement. On March 17. the Michigan Township Association of Calhoun County passed a motion of support for this joint resolution; likewise, the Township Super­ visors of Barry County also passed a motion al their monthly meeting in support of this some re solution. Since then. Branch County ho* been placed in our Stat* Delivery Area (SDA). We feel that we have already established an administrative entity to the satisfaction of the majority of the elected officials. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hammond to approve th* step raise of Allan VanderLaan. Pros­ ecutor's Office. P-7 one year level, effective August 9. 1983. Motion coriied. Moved by Hammond, support by Landon to place the July Animal Shelter Report on file. Motion car­ ried. Commissioner Hammond read the Central Services Committee recommendation reference the Daly dog complaint. Moved by Hammond, support by Landon to accept the Central Services Committee recommendation, to be mod* a matter of record. Roll call vote, six (6) yeas. Gordon. Hammond. Hoare. Kiel. London. McKelvey, one (1) excused. Coleman. Motion carried. The Human Services Committee has arrived at a recommendation in regard* to the Richard Daly Dog Complaint, after consultation with Assistant Prosecutor Mr. VanderLoon. The committee would like to comment, that they have received comments from citizens and several former county commissioners, that our present animal control officer is one of the best animal control officer* the county has had in some time. The committee does not recommend at this time to transfer him from his position. Th* committee agrees Mr. Engel did violate the Barry County Dog Ordinance by disposing of a dog running at large before four days hod expired. The committee also note* if Mr. Daly's dog had been licensed with his tog attached, ownership could hove been established. Therefore, the committee recommends a settle­ ment of $400.00 to Mr. Daly with assurance of the Board of Commissioners they will attempt to pre­ vent similar circumstances from happening in the future. Also. Mr. Engel will submit a letter to Mr. Daly stating he is sorry the above events occurred and ha* perfected changes ot the onimal shelter to prevent them to ever happen again. Prosecutor Hughes presented the 1984 contract application reference DSS Cooperative Reimburse­ ment Program Moved by Hoare. support by Gordon to approve the application and authorize the Chair to sign the application lor the CRP grant Roll coll vote, six (6) yeas. Gordon, Hammond. Hoare. Kiel. London McKelvey one (I) excused Coleman. Mo­ tion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to adopt the following resolution: roll col! vote six (6) yeas Gordon. Hammond Hoare. Kiel, Landon. McKelvey, one (1) excused. Coleman. Motion carried. WHEREAS. The Economic Development Corporation of the County of Borry (the ' Issuer”), has ratified this Board of Commissioners of it* in­ tention to commence preparation of a project plan for the Growth Associates Project (th* "Project ") located in the Barry County; ond WHEREAS. Section 4 of Acl 338. Public Acts of 1974 os amended (the "Act") requires that prompt­ ly after receiving said written notice thot there shall be appointed, pursuant to the Act. two (2) additional directors to the Board of Issuer who shall be representative of the neighborhood resi­ dents and business interest* likely to be affected by the proposed project. NOW. THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: 1. Thot pursuant to the Act. the appointment of the following person* os additional director* to the Board of th* Issuer is hereby approved: Dutch Cappon of 1350 Yeckley. Hastings. Ml 49058 ond G. Minor Ketchum of 1635 Pin* Crest. Hasting*. Ml 49058. 2. That these two directors shall serve only for the Project ond until such time a* the Project is either abandoned or. if undertaken, is ccmpleted. ot which time the term of their appointment shall terminate. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoore to adopt the following resolution: Roll call vote, six (6) yeas. Gordon, Hammond. Hoore. Kiel. Landon. McKelvey, on* (1) excused, Coleman. Motion carried. WHERAS, pursuant to Act 338. Public Acts of Michigan. 1974, as amended (the “Ad"), Th* Econ­ omic Development Corporation of the County of Barry (the "Issuer") designated a Project Area and made recommendations regarding the determina­ tion of o Project District Area and the formation of a Project Citizen* District Council and forwarded said designation ’nd recommendations to this Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the territory surrounding the desig­ nated Project Area will not be significantly affected by the Project; and WHEREAS, the Act does not require th* forma­ tion of a Project Citizens District Council. NOW. THEREFORE. IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: 1. Thot the Project Area as designated by the Issuer is hereby approved as described on Exhibit A. attached hereto. 2. That a Project District Area is hereby estab­ lished, the boundaries of which are coterminous with th* boundaries of the Project Area, os des­ cribed on Exhibit A attached hereto. 3. That a Project Citizen* District Council shall not be formed. John Martinoff. Director of Mid-Counties Employ­ ment and Training Consortium, appeared before th* Board reference th* Summer Youth Employ­ ment Program, and introduced the five participants from Barry County. Mr. Martinoff stated that the group won first place in the competition. Mr. Mar­ tinoff then presented the Board of Commissioner© with a plaque from Governor Blanchard congrat­ ulating the participants. The Board of Commission­ er* expressed their congratulations to the five par­ ticipant* from Barry County. Commissioner Gordon spoke to th* Board about the recent safety survey performed for Barry County. Each agency will receive a copy of the study pertaining to their building. Nomination* were opened for one member to Zoning Board of Appeal*. Moved by Hammond, support by McKelvey, to nominate Wayne Jarman. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare to nominate Robert VanSingel. The Board will vote at th* next meeting. Moved by Gordon, supported by McKelvey to authorize the Treasurer to transfer $5,500 from General Fund to Pork Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare to auth­ orize the Treasurer to transfer $11.000 from Gen­ eral Fund to Commission On Aging Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordnn. support by Landon to authorize the Treasurer to transfer $22,500 from General Fund to Rood Fund. Motion carried by un­ animous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoar* to approve payment of $12,717.08, for Barry County's reimbur­ sement to Eaton County Controller's Office, for Circuit Court employees salaries and fringe bene­ fit* for six month*, to be paid from various Circuit Court budget line item*. Motion carried by unan­ imous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond to ap­ prove the bill from Barry-Eaton District Health De­ partment to Solid Waste, $260.06, to be paid from Solid Waste Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond to ap­ prove the Miscellaneous Claims. $18,415.61. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. 1 AAA Sanitary Supply................ 182.35 182.35 2 American Chemical Supply Co... 292.20 292.20 3 Arrow Overall Supply Co............ 42.75 42.75 4 Barry Co. Abstract Offics........ 26.80 26.80 5 Barry County Bar Assoc............ 40.00 40.00 6 Barry County lumber Co........... 103.18 103.18 7 Barry-Eaton Dist. Health.......... 312.00 312.00 B Beeler Funeral Home................ 300.00 300.00 9 Kenneth Bohn........................... 17.30 17.30 10 Audrey R. Burdick.................... 314.66 314.66 11 Buricey Glass & Radiator.......... 3.04 3.04 12 Cadillac Overall Supply............ 14.25 14.25 13 Callaghan & Company............ 143.90 143.90 14 Eldon E. Cassell. M.D. P.C. ... 300.00 300.00 15 Dennis S. Chose...................... 48.83 48.83 16 Cinder Pharmacy...................... 2.19 2.19 17 Ronald Coals.......................... 36.90 36.90 18 Gregorys. Collins. D.O............. 25.00 25.00 19 Color Center............................. 110.16 110.16 20 Commercial Equip. Co............... 120.22 120.22 79.84 79.84 2‘ Crumpton Automotive Ports . .. 21 Dated Books............................. 9.00 9.00 23 Depot Low Offices........ 104.50 104.50 24 Dimmers & McPhilhps.............. 872.00 872.00 25 DJ. Electric Service................ 45.72 45.72 26 Doubleday Bros. & Co............... 165.15 165.15 27 Eaton County Controller.......... 12.00 12.00 28 Felpousch Food Center.............. 77.56 77.56 29 John Frederick. D.O.................. 25.00 25.00 30 The Freeport News.......... 1296.30 1296.30 31 Elsie Furrow........................ 34.15 34.15 32 Gambles 5759 .............. 132.87 132.87 33 Griffin Pesl Control.......... 24.00 24.00 34 Harbor Springs Irm.............. 119.00 119.00 35 Jomce K. Horiough.................. 150.92 150.92 36 The Hostings Banner................ 391.90 391.90 37 Hostings Office Supplies.......... 143.96 143.96 38 Hastings Sanitary Service........ 316.00 316.00 39 Judy H. Hughes................ 75.00 75.00 40 John F. Humley................ 19.25 19.25 41 Floyd F. Hydon........ 119.10 119.10 42 Ideal Janitorial Service.......... 80.00 80.00 43 Jeon E. Ingram & Assoc. . 132.75 132.75 44 Mike Keeler............ 34.00 45 Lawyers Coop Publishing.... 327.00 327.00 46 Richard N, loughrin. . 156.14 156.14 47 Eleanor Madigan. 54.90 54.90 48 Blame R. McLeod ... 141.77 141.77 49 D E. McNinch, D O. . 20.00 20.00 50 David W. Merck . 112.35 112.35 51 Michigan Company, Inc. 132.90 132.90 52 Michigan State University .... 17.50 17.50 53 Notional Bank of Hastings 48.84 48 84 54 Neil's Printing & Copy. 54.00 54.00 55 Linda R. Nida . 7.62 7.62 56 O'Brien 4 Bails. . 24.20 24.20 57 Pork Plaza Hotel. . . . 174.49 174.49 58 Pengoo...................... 256.36 256 36 59 Pennock Hospital . . . 408.50 408.50 60 Wayne Pennock . . . 21.90 21.90 61 Pray Funeral Home. Inc. 300.00 300.00 62 Purify Cylinder Gases . . . 72.23 72.23 63 Quimby-Walstrom Paper Co. . 249.00 249.00 64 Radiology Associates . 122.00 122.00 65 Reisterer & Voshell.................. 157.50 157.50 66 Rose Engraving Co 67 JoseohC. Roth D 0 68 R'choid 1. Scott 69 Shepard's McGraw-Hill 70 Thomas A. Shirts 71 Seigel. Hudson Gee 72 Siegel. Hudson Gee 73 Smoky 5 Office Machine 74 Norman Stanton.............. 75 RegmoStein 76 Charles R Stiles 77 Brian Swanton. M.D 78 Norvol E. Thaler.................... 79 Total Compensation Serv 80 Totnl Group Services................ 81 Dovid H Tnpp........................ 82 VanBelkum & Faulkner . 83 Kathy A. Walters.................. 84 Karen Sue Welcher.................. 85 Welton's Inc............................. 86 West Publishing Company 87 Wheeler Electronic Bus............ 88 Williams Funeral Home............ 89 M. Kevin Woods...................... 90 Worgess Agency...................... 92 Wren Funeral Heme.................. 92 The Wyatt Company................ 93 Xerox Corporation.................. 94 Laura Young............................. 95 JoEllenlnomos........................ 96 Bonnie Neil.............................. 97 Richord Loughrin...................... 98 Ken Rodent.............................. 127 50 25 00 62 08 369 85 791 20 125 00 372 00 144 00 13.05 20 52 300 00 25.00 23.19 623.86 110.32 479 58 283 00 1.84 43 66 356 40 185.00 57 00 600.00 15.00 369.00 1075.00 1023 80 669.74 38.80 140.52 121.70 16.10 75.00 127.50 25 00 6? 08 369 85 791 20 125 00 372 00 144 00 33.u5 20 52 300 no 25.00 23.19 623.86 110 32 479 85 283 00 1 84 43 66 356 40 185.00 57 00 600.00 15.00 369.00 1075.00 1023.80 669.74 38.80 140.52 121.70 16.10 75.00 18.415.61 18.415.61 Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey, to ap­ prove the Criminal Claim*. $1.696.35. Motion coriedby unanimous roll call. 1 Barry County Sheriff Dept. ... 85.64 85.64 2 Butternut Bread.................... 149.20 149.20 3 Detroit Pure Milk Co............... 78.00 78.00 4 Gordon Food Service.............. 763.28 763.28 5 Norman's Inc.......................... 411.39 411.39 6 Paramount Coffee Co.............. 167.99 167.99 7 VonderHooning Produce........ 40,85 ___ 40.85 1.596.35 1,696.35 Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to approve the Prepaid bill*. $222,895.30. Motion carried by unanimous roll coH. Moved by Gordon, support by London to approve the Commissioner's payroll. $3,451.11. Roll coll vote, six (6) yeas. Gordon. Hammond. Hoare. Kiel. Landon. McKelvey, one (I) excused. Coleman. Motion carried. RETN IEClLAI COM. CMH. MT WAIT EIMRIE WHM TOTH Carolyn Coleman 3201 377.31 49.36 Bemora Hammond 3202 377.31 49.36 75.00 15.18 90.18 Roe M. Hoore 3203 377.31 49.36 150.00 147.14 297.14 Ted M.Kelvey 3204 377.31 49.36 150.00 43.70 193.70 Poul Kiel 3213 377.31 49.36 125.00 57.50 182.50 Richard London 3214 377.31 49.36 50.00 12.8B 62.88 James K. Gordon 3217 377.31 49.36 125.00 32.20 157.20 TOTALS 2641.17 675.00 308.60 983.60 Moved by Landon, support by Hoare to approve the bill from Whipple's Office Products. $608.00. for divider panels for the Treasurer's Office and the employee break room, to be paid from General Building Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Landon, support by McKelvey to auth­ orize the Friend of the Court to purchase a Rolodex from Hastings Office Supplies. $153.95. Io be paid from Building Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to author­ ize th* Friend of the Court to spend up io $850.00 to recondition a former Sheriff* Department vehicle for tho Friend of the Court office use. Th* vehicle is a 1980 Plymouth and the funds ore to come from Building Fund. Motion carried by unan­ imous roll coll. Moved by Gordon support by London to author­ ize the Property Committee to have work done to close off the driveway ot the northeast corner of the Courts & law Building, ond to approve related costs Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by Gordon support by McKelvey to auth­ orize the Clerk to publish the Notice to Bidders for paving the parking lot east of the Court* * Law Building, and to moil the Notice to Bidders and specifications to certain companies. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond that a request from Chairman Kiel be sent to all agencies and boards who hove members appointed by th* Board of Commissioners, requesting that they send an updated list ol their members and their terms ol office to the County Clerk s Office a* soon os possible This notice will not be sent to any agencies who have submitted an updated list recently Motion carried. Moved by Hammond, support by London to file all correspondence. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, supported by Landon thot the Boord of Commissioners receive a 7% wage increase, retroactive to May 30. 1983. It wo* noted thot this would amount to less than $300 per year for each Commissioner. Roll call vote, six (6) yeas. Gordon. Hammond. Hoar*. Kiel. London. McKelvey’ one (I) excused. Coleman. Motion carried. Moved by Hammond, suppo't by Landon to recess to August 23. 1983 or the Call of the Chair. Motion carried and meeting adjourned Tuesday, August 9. 1983. 11:47 o.m. Paul Kiel. Chairman 8-25 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PVBUCATTON ANO NOTICE OF MEANING File No. 18.828 In the matter of ROBERT CARL HUGHES. Deceased. Social Security Number 375-66-4464. TAKE NOTICE: On September 1. 1983 at 2:30 p.m., in th* pro­ bate courtroom. Hasting*. Mich­ igan. before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the Pet­ ition of Barbara Sue Hughes for appointment of Personal Repre­ sentative. for fixing the amount of bond, determining heirs, authorization to pursue wrong­ ful death action ond to hire at­ torneys in that rnqnrd ond there­ after distributing said estate to those entitled thereto. Further, take notice that claimant* against the estate are required to file their claim* with Barbara Sue Hughe* at 822'4 West Green St.. Hasting*. Mich­ igan 49058. on or before th* 1st day of November 1983, this being the time limit for filing claims according to law ond the Probate Court Rules. August 9. 1983 Barbara Sue Hughes 822% West Green St. Hastings. Ml 49058 616-945-5985 V/illiom A. Risdon. II (PI9463) 130 N. Park St. Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 616-343-5566 8-25 �The Hastings Bonner— Thursday, August 25,1983, Page 9 Saxon girls open cage season under new coach by Sieve Veddcr Pat Murphy knows there is a difference between coaching at the jayvee and varsity levels of girls basketball. She knows because she’s seen both levels firsthand. Murphy, who replaces the resigned Pat Purgiel, returns to the position ot Hastings varsity coach after a four-year absence. She has coached the Saxon jayvee team for the last three seasons, but before that coached varsity for three years. Murphy received her first look at the 1983 Hastings team on Monday as the first official workouts were held. A voluntary week of conditioning was held last week, but Murphy said turnouts were low because of summer job committments. She said she irn’t expecting any dramatic changes in the Hastings basketball program. “But it's still an adjustment period any time you switch coaches," added Murphy. “Junior high basketball is different from jayvee which is different from varsity. "At the jayvee level you work more on fundamentals and break the players into high school basketball. Al the varsity level you still work on fundamentals, but you work more on technique.’’ Murphy said fundamentals are something she especially stresses the first week of practice. But working on plays and scrimaging are also high on the list of priorities. "We usually work on fundamentals up to an hour and a half each practice before we do anything else." said Murphy Hastings is scheduled to travel to Plainwell this Friday for a six-team scrimmage. The team opens the regular season on September 8 with the Lakewood Invitational. Murphy said she is impressed with the assembled talent on this year’s team, despite the loss of all-stater Kelly Mogg. Hastings has six returning letter winners. "Oh sure," said Murphy. “They’ll do all right. We have some experience returning to the guard positions and at center." Sports... at a glance By Steve Vedder Football reminiscences SummerFest to offer variety of sports, recreation attractions It can’t exactly be billed as the “Wide World of Sports," but this weekend’s Sum­ merfest can offer spectators and par­ ticipants a variety of sports. Softball, weight lifting, a 6.2 mile run, a bike tour, a canoe race, and sky diving exhibitions highlight the busy Summerfest sports agenda. A softball tournament featuring teams from Muskegon, Allegan, Lansing and Kentwood just to name four cites will run all weekend at the Fish Hatchery Park. Tour­ nament director Jack Reynolds said he is expecting a top-flight brand of softball from the teams playing in the tournament Many of the teams fall in the BB classification of siow-pitch softball. The Hastings Jaycees are sponsoring a canoe race beginning at 2 p.m. at the River Bridge and finishing at Tyden Park in Hastings. The course is a five-mile distance. The entry fee for the race, which is open only to amateur canoers, is 112. Each person entering will receive a Summerfest t-shirt. The Casite Challenge 10,000 meter run also highlights Saturday’s activities. The 6.2 mile race begins at the Hastings Junior High at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. The race is split into nine male and female age groups (14-and-under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34,35-39, 40-44, 45-49 and 50-and-over) with registrations being accepted until one hour before the start. A first place plaque will be awarded to the top overall mens and womens finishers. In addition, the first place winner in each division will receive a plaque and the second and third placers will receive medals. A dead-lift weight lifting competition will be held at 2 p.m. in front of the courthouse. Thu competition is a three-attempt contest with contestants being divided into five weight classes (zero-130 pounds, 131-160,161190, 191-220 and 221 and above). Weigh-in is slatef for one hour before the lift. For people who like a slower brand of exercise, the Thornapple Valley Bikers have organized a trio of bike tours. A 25-mile trip, a 62-mile excursion, and a 100-mile ride will all leave from the fairgounds at 6:30 a.m. Saturday. The fee is $6 for an individual and $13 for a family. The trips feature a lunch stop at Yankee Springs, maps, a patch and a ‘sag service.’ And finally anyone who likes sky diving will be in for a treat as Van Wideman, Dave Leary and Rich Highsmith intend to jump at 10 a.m. at the start of the bed race (actually only Van Wideman will jump here) and then again in the middle of the softball tour­ nament at 3 p.m. SPORTS The Hastings girls basketball team opened practice on Aug. 22 under new coach Pat Murphy. The team has a scrimmage slated for this Friday at Plainwell. Football team making progress Jeff Simpson sat amid what seemed to be kaos in the Hastings locker room and discussed the early progress of his 1983 football team. Despite fixing equipment, answering questions from his assistants, and organizing his practice, Simpson found the time to talk football. Somehow an interviewer senses Simpson could always find the time to discuss foot­ ball. “We're doing okay," nodded Simpson as he looked over a damaged helmet. "The kids conditioning is going real good and they’re getting used to the pads. That takes a couple of days." This particular day was only the second practice tn which the Saxons could use full gear. Simpson said the natural little aches and pains that accompany the first days of hitting have not escaped his team. “We were a little sore yesterday, but the kids are starting to be bumped pretty good in the drills," said Simpson. “They'll loosen up.” Simpson said a series of new stretching exercises done after practice should help keep much of the soreness at bay. The exercises, which take only five minutes, help loosen leg, arm and neck muscles in par­ ticular. Simpson admitted it’s not too early to begin sizing up a few individuals to see how they’ll help the team this season. Certain drills will show Simpson and the coaching staff which payers can do what. “We can see who the hitters and the aggressive ones are," said Simpson. "The aggressive ones want to hit the first week. They can’t wait to hit “Even though we haven’t scrimmagged yet, we’re hitting with the pads.” little crude, a little negative. It’s an oldfashioned term.” Hastings will receive its first taste of ac­ tion this season on September 1 at Plainwell when a three-cornered scrimmage with Plainwell and Charlotte will be held. “Our kids are leaning towards that,” said Simpson. “I'd say at this stage in terms of progress we’re going faster that last year’s team." Simpson and his coaches meet for a half hour following each practice session to evaluate what they saw. Certain drills that aren’t going well may be discarded while others may be used more often. He said it isn't unusual for drills to be frequently changed. “If we don't get something in one day, it's notcritical,"saidSimpson. “We’ll fititin the next day." Every year about this time I'm kind of torn between hating to see the ‘summer pass and being tired of fighting 90 degree weather. I admit I do look forward to the cooler weather, the changing of the colors, and the general laziness of fall. And, oh yeah, there is one more thing 1 lode forward to in the fall. Football season. I've covered football games since my college days several years ago. Professionally I've covered games all over mid-Michigan, and during that time, certain images of football have stuck with me. Some of those images will be with me always. At least to me, football will always be... ...above all, a cold weather sport. ...finally admitting that summer is over. ...covering a game in Charlotte during Frontier Days, scooting next door to the Frontier Saloon, and then finishing off the evening with a nightcap at Pete & Jans. ...playing a fall-ball softball game in Delta Township then tearing into Grand Ledge to cover a game, barely making it in time for the opening kickoff. ...covering two games in the same night. ...the freezing press box in Charlotte. ...the incredibly comfortable press box in Grand Ledge complete with the rice krispie cookies. ...watching the balcony parties in the apartments across from the Grand Ledge football field. ...the smoothness of the Hastings football field. ...covering the Albion-Hastings football game and bumping into two old friends you played baseball with in college. ...the sun setting behind the wooden bleachers at Olivet College and wat­ ching as the Comets lose another one. ...finally making it home after a cold, late Friday night and being greeted with that warm hug and kiss. ...shivering along the dew-drenched sidelines fiddling with a stubborn camera. ...the unmatched enthusiasm of high school kids. ...homecoming nights. . . .realizing it’s time to oil up the A2000 and pack it away in the closet until March. ...sipping hot chocolate and mun­ ching hot dogs. ...bumping into friends you haven’t seen since softball season ended. ...screaming parents. ...working until 5:30, grabbing a bite to eat at the Big Boy, and hitting the road for an away game. ...having to drag answers out erf losing coaches. ...working Saturdays. ...becoming more fed up with the pro game the older you get. ...more hot chocolate and one more hoi dog. ...being nine-years old and waiting impatiently for the first batch of football cards to come out in Sep­ tember. ...playing in the yard with your brothers until dark on a Saturday evening. ...not playing in high school because messing around with ‘the gang’ was more important. ...covering a game in the bitter cold that only a November night can offer. ...covering a game in the snow. ...wishing you had brought the warmer coat. ...wondering why the clock drags so slow when it seems the weather is the coldest. ...the language of Grand Ledge coach John Krupa. ...making that left-hand turn into Grand Ledge on a sunny morning and soaking up the beautiful colors. (I know that’s not football, nut what the heck,) ...those last-ditch, home run ball heaves. ...one last trip to the concession stand for a final hot chocolate. Oh yeah, maybe some popcorn too ...frat parties and wondering the next morning how you ever survived them. ...the University of Michigan. ...wondering why all the girls swoon over the quarterback, any quarterback. ...those same parents still screaming. ...realizing winter is only a matter of weeks away. ...right around the comer. AMERICAN ★ TOP4O* WITH CASEY KASEM SATURDAY 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hastings quarterback Mike Mathews works out with teammates. Corl Peurach captured the overall championship during a golf meet last week at the Hastings Country Club. Hastings Country Club holds championships, Peurach wins Carl Peurach emerged as the overall winner of the Hastings Country Club Championship held last Saturday and Sunday at the club. A total of 71 golfers participated in six flights last weekend. Members of the championship flight shot 45 holes while golfers in the other five flights each shot 36 holes. Peurach shot a 189 in the championship flight to outdistance John Hamatv. who shot a 192. Other winners included Bernie Weller in the first flight with a 161. Gary Begg in the second flight with a 160. George Hamaty in the third flight with a 170. Gordy Ironside Jr. in the fourth flight with a 163. and Glenn Powers in the fifth flight with a 185. Because the first game is still more than three weeks away, Simpson is careful to keep the players from becoming overly bored with practice. He said special penalties, such as running extra laps, will nail the player who lets his attention wander on the field. Simpson said the key is keeping the players motivated and their concentration levels high. "That's something we’re working on all the time." said Simpson "The players want to get to the nitty gritty, the scrimagging. but we have to tone it down a little." The weather hasn’t exactly done the team any favors this summer. Because of 80-90 degree temperatures for many of the practices. Simpson has allowed more water breaks and held as much of the instruction as possible in the shade. Simpson said he isn’t a believer in the "no­ pain. no-gain" theory of coaching football -I don’t like using that expression.” Simpson cringed. "Golly, it just sounds a SUNDAY Noon to 4 p.m. WBCH ...Stereo 100™ - �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, August 25, 1983, Page 10 Hastings Mens Softball season ends In Hastings mens softball action last week. Hook’s defeated the Moose 9-6 as Dick Robinson singled twice and homered and Steve Vedder added three hits. The leading hitter for the Moose was Bo Robbins with two. The Non-Runners completed a successful season with a 16-1 win over the winless Weight Train Gym. Mike Carlson. Chris Fluke and Steve Barnes had three hits while Roger Stowe and Jim Cotant had two apiece. The leading hitter for the Weight Train was Bill Rodgers with two. Hook s upset G & G Pork Farms 6-3. Dick SUNDAY ONLY OPEN SUNDAY NOON to 4 PM SALE 12.99 WRANGLER JEANS Kft. 11.W Mons Wrangler Jean* in 100% cotton denim with senior set. Pony Leather 24" SPECIAL... Pony athletic jogging shoe with genuine leath­ er uppers. Boys sizes 1 to 6. SPK.AL...25" SAVE 72% Rings... 6" SALE 6.99 Reg. Values to 25.00. Only 40 rings available at this sensa­ tional price.They are fun to own, fun to wear. Mens sizes 7 to 12 JCRenney Open o JCPenney Charge Today! Fundraising race Sept. 3 The first annual AMC for Diabetes will be held Saturday. September 3 at the Berlin Raceway in Marne. This event is designed to raise money for the Diabetes Association and will be a giant holiday celebration featuring three types of racing-sportsman cars, late model stock cars, and world wide midget auto racers. There will be a total of 12 events on the agenda with three feature races. Each event will carry a local sponsor with sponsoring donations going to the Diabetes Research Fund. Trophies will be awarded for each event. There will also be a special "media race" with representatives from the various medias competing on 10-speed bicycles in a one mile race. Another special attraction will be the appearance of the famous •‘Captain Dynamite." who will place himself inside a coffin, strap 2-6 sticks of dynamite to the coffin and totally destroy the coffin but leave himself intact. Raffle tickets for a hot air balloon ride will be sold at the gate for 50 cents or three for SI. The winner will be announced at 7 p.m. and balloon will lift off from the infield al 7:20 p.m. Persons wishing to purchase chances for the balloon ride ahead of time may do so by calling the American Diabetes Association at 243-8477. Robinson homered and singled while Steve Vedder had three singles Jerry King had a double and single for G & G. Lewis Realty bombed J&J Auto 18-3 behind an eight-run first inning. Lee Tracy. Matt Howell. Bruce Hunt. Larry King. Rick Makley. Rick Rizor and Rick Ogden had two hits and Dave Stonehouse had three. Fiberglass A knocked off Larabee Con­ struction 11-1. Keith Jones. Wayne Kirwin. Doug Jones and Bil Haddix had two hits for 'he winners. Fiberglass A edged the American Legion 31 with two runs in the bottom of the sixth. John Miller. Wayne Kirwin, and Rick Rawlings had two hits for Fiberglass A while Larry Pitt had two for the Legion. The Moose beat the American Legion 10-8. Teddy Bowens. Tom McKeough. Mike Jacobs and Ed VanderMolen all had two hits for the Moose while Pat McAlusick, John Lake, Denny Linington and Mike Harrington all had two hits for the American Legion. The Moose kept up its hot play with a 10-4 win over Cappons. Teddy Bowens. Chuck Heacock. C. Purdum, Jeff Jenkins and Denny Myers led the Moose s offense. Terry Cappon had two hits for the losers The Hotel nipped the American Legion 6-5 in 10 innings. Dick Nevins and Jeff Huver had two hits while Don Nevins had three to lead the team. Larry Pitt and Pat McAlusick had three hits for the losers. J&J Auto edged Art Meade Auto 11-10 as Steve Morgan. Jeff Eldridge, Brian Cheeseman and D. Dunkelburger had two hits and Jim Gielarowski had three. Jim Daniels. Jim Meade and T. George had two hits for the losers. Lewis Realty handed the Non-Runners an 18-3 pasting. Rick Ogden. Dave Stonehouse, and Mike Murphy had two singles for Lewis. The leading hitters for the Non-Runners was Sam VanHouten with two. G & G Pork Farms defeated Fiberglass A 13-5 to win the Division A championship. Dan Ploeg homered and doubled. Gary VanElst singled three times. Jerry King added three hits and Dan Neely walked four times and scored each time. John Miller led Fiberglass with four hits and John Bremmer added two. Workmen take down the backstops at Spectrum Sports. The sports center recently filed papers In federal bankruptcy court that would enable the complex to reorganize Its finances. Rick Rawlings of Hastings Fiberglass A rounds first after drilling a base hit. Fiberglass lost a critical game to G & G Pork Farms that enabled the Porkers to win the first division. Spectrum Sports complex files for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 Nashville to hold 5000 meter run by Steve Vedder Nashville will be the scene of a 5,000 meter run on September 18 at 2:00 p.m. The race will start and finish on Main Street in Nash­ ville. Pro-registration is noon to 1:30 p.m. The mens age classes are as follows: 15and-under. 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 4049, 50 and over. The womens classes are 19and-under, 20-29, 30-39, and 40-and-over. Running shoes will be awarded to the overall mens and womens finisher with five medals being awarded in each mens age group and three in each womens division. There will be five more medals given away to the first five Nashville runners in the race. In addition, plenty of merchandise will be given away in drawings. The pre-entry fee is $4 and should be sent in a check to the Nashville Harvest Run. P.O. Box 305, Nashville. MI. 49073. Race day entry fee is $5. Team (five members) entry fee is $20 and must be pre-registered. Anyone wishing more information can contact Don Roscoe at (517) 852-9808 or Suzy Corkwell (517 ) 852-9544. Spectrum Sports, a softball, roller skating and amusement game complex south of Hastings, has filed for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy papers seeking reorganization under Chapter 11 of the federal Bankruptcy Act were filed Friday morning in Grand Rapids. The filing means Phil Hilliker. president of Spectrum, must file a financial plan with the court within 90 days. The plan must spell out what Spectrum Sports will do to recoup some of its financial losses suffered over the past year. Under Chapter 11, creditors of Spectrum Sports are now pul on hold as the Hastings business arranges its finances. Hilliker stressed that in time, he fully intends to pay off all crediors. "It's not something I wanted to do." said Hilliker of the filing. "After a while you just get tired of fighting with people.” Hilliker said "astronomically high" costs forced him to make the move. He admitted that the construction of two softball fields on Thomapple Bikers to hold time trials The Thornapple Valley Bikers held their weekly time trials at the comer of M-79 and M-37 at 7:00 p.m. The results: Marshall Pierce 27:47, John Crane 28:31 and Len Standler 31:10. FROM MICHIGAN LICENSED DENTISTS Michigan Dental Referral Service will furnish names of providing dentists. Call: Mon. — Fri. 9 a.m. — S p.m. Sponsored by MICHIGAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION Exciting new models are now available and it’s a lot easier than you think to own one. Come in and talk to one of our loan specialists. CALL (517) 372-9070 e Watch Repair Ph. 945 2963 West State at Broadway . c ... . Member FDIC , A b I I X (, b . All deposits Insured up to’100,000" Judith A. Lenz, Sec'y. Hastigns Area School District Hearingi/1 — FANTASTIC — ? j DMC Embroidery Floss Sale X Purchase any leaflet in our shop and buy the first Thursday of each month A X K of The Hastings Area board of Educa­ tion has scheduled a special CLOSED meeting following the regular board meeting August 29, 1983. Purpose: Employee Negotiations Your Full Service Repair Center Set For A TI O X A I. • NOTICE • HODGES JEWELRY Free Hearing Test Bank financing is the BEST way! 'i’he Tbnmapple Kellogg girls basketball team will be selling stadium cushions in an effort to earn money for their warm-ups. Those in­ dividuals that would like to show their support by pur­ chasing a stadium cushion should contact a team member or call 795-3244. FULL DENTURES ONLY • Engraving 122 W. State St. Hastings T-K eagers selling seat cushions LOW COST DENTURES FAST Repair Service LETU/ PUT YOU in THE DRIVER? /ERT! This Fall... the Spectrum property did not turn out as he had hoped. Hilliker said he didn’t realize the costs of building and maintaining the fields would escalate so quickly. Those costs have put him in a financial bind, and he regrets the building of the fields last year. "I did things at that time that I probably shouldn’t have done," said Hilliker. He said he plans to stick with better money makers such as roller skating and amusement park games and devote far less time to upkeep on the softball fields. "I just can’t continually be put in the position where I’m taken away from the things where we can make money," said Hilliker. "The only way to gel back in the black is to get back into the carnival and amusement business. There is no doubt that there is money in roller skating. It’s a viable business. “The thing that put me in the red was softball.’’ Hilliker said he hopes that Spectrum Sports can be back on its feel within one year, provided the financial plan he has to file works out. from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Hastings Community Center 120 X'. Michigan DMC Floss AT....................................33CEA Sale through September 10, 1983 212W Mill St Hostings Ml Phone 948 4300 Sponsored by Michigan Hearing Aid Co. OPEN: 10 to 5 Across from the Post Office. Fuel wood proves to be valued crop The Michigan DNR and the U.S. Forest Service conducted a use survey after the 1981-82 heating season. The results for Michigan are somewhat startling. Two million nine hundred thousand standard full cords were burned. This compares with a total Michigan pulpwood harvest of 1,800,000 cords in 1980. This does not f include the amount of wood used for industrial use nor that amount produced in Michigan but sold out of state. The value of this annual crop is quite large. If an average figure of $100 per cord is used, the value is $290,000,000. From this information, it is clear that fuelwood is an important agricultural crop, and fuelwood continues as the second most valuable forest crop produced in Michigan. J f I �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. August 25. 1983, Page 11 City police take firearms tests t J Regular and reserve officers of the Hastings Police Dept, just finished up a week of qualifying for both pistol and shotgun under the requirements of the Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Training Council. Officershad to score a minumum of 187 out of 250 points. Of the 12 regular officers, three were ranked "marksmen", with scores of 215 or below, four ‘‘sharpshooters", three “experts", and firearms instructor Harold Hawkins scored a perfect 250, qualifying him as a "distinguished expert". Of the eight reserves, two were ranked "marksmen", three "sharpshooters", two “experts", and two received scores of 242 or above for the "deslinguished expert" qualfication. In addition, six regular officers and three reserves qualified to carry off-duty weapons. (Upper left) Mike Leedy, who recently joined the Hastings Police Dept., shoots one-handed, four yards from the target. Officers scored points on various positions and distances. (Upper right) Reserve and regular officers line up for the 50-yord shoot. From left ore Rick Argo. reserve. Harold Hawkins, firearms instructor, Jerry Sarver, regular. Steve Baldry. reserve, Don DePew. reserve. Mike Leedy, regular, and Dana Steidle, regular. (Lower right) Reserve officer DePew simulates shooting from behind a barricade. (Bottom left) One of the more difficult exercises, a U-round shoot from 12 yards. Officers have 90 seconds to shoot. Accuracy counts. 118 W. State m ...Hastings COATS GALORE! Now is the time to buy that new coat at great savings! Select from all the latest, greatest styles...colors and fabrics. BOYS' and GIRLS' SIZES INFANT to 14 OFF REG. PRICES SELECT FROM THESE FAMOUS BRANDS Rothchild, Weather Tamer, Bailey, London Fog, Quiltex, Casual Time, Fisher, Plus... I Many More Famous Brands. 20% OFF Entire Stock of Children’s Fall & Winter Fashions 118 W. STATE in HASTINGS USE YOUR... • VISA • MASTER CARD • LAYAWAY Lay-away 10% Down • No Financing Charge OPEN FRIDAY NIGHTS �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, August 25. 1983 Page 12 GARAGE SALES MOVING & YARD SALE: Adult and kids’ clothing, toys, dishwasher and much more. Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 9 a m. - 5 p.m., 302 E. Grant, Hastings. GARAGE SALE: Clothes, furniture, odds and ends. Aug. 26, 27, 9 a.m. to dark, 936 Arlington, Middleville. 3 FAMILY RUMMAGE SALE: Lots of clothing and coats for all ages, some furniture including twin beds, new easels. Aug. 25, 26 & 27,10 a.m. - 6 p.m., corner of Hammond and W. State Rd., just outside city limits. GARAGE SALE: Fri. A Sat., Aug. 26 & 27,9-5. Girls* size 7, men and women large, lots of women’s and girls’ winter coats, and misc. 512 Arthur Ct., Middleville. LARGE GARAGE SALE: Wood heating stove, gas wall furnace, truck tires and rims (9.50x16.5), glass shower doors, Kirby vacuum cleaner and shampooer, Mini-Mac VI chain saw; new, never worn wedding dress, size 7-8; lots of misc. Aug. 25,26 & 27, 9 a.m. ’til “ 3351 N- Broadway, Hastings. GARAGE SALE: Aug. 25, 26 i 27, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. T.V. (black and white), desk, sewing machine, antiques, bike, clothes, and misc. 220 E. Colfax, Hastings. 8 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Lots of good clean clothing, infant thru adult, lots of teen­ age sizes in excellent con­ dition, toys, dishes, curtains, shoes, coats and misc. Also, two snowmobiles and tools. Wed., Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 9 a.m. to ?, 5765 S. Broadway, Hastings. GARAGE SALE: Good women's clothes, various sizes; 3-piece settee; Steelcase settee; cameras; and misc. items. 403 Russell SL, Middleville, Thurs. & Frt, Aug. 25 & 26. GARAGE SALE: Fri., Sat., Aug. 26 & 27,9 a.m. to 6 p.m., half mile east of Freeport. Books, 12165LT Goodyear tires and spoke rims, clothing - teen, women's, men's, and much more. YARD SALE: Aug. 26 & 27. Lots of good school clothes, toys, dishes, and odds and ends. 5622 Grange Rd. YARD SALE: School clothes, boys’ and girls' and teens', designer jeans, jogging swts, coats, boots, sweaters, toys, and much more. Thurs., Fri. & Sun., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 3445 W. Shore Rd., Fine Lake, Battle Creek. GARAGE SALE: 13501 FOR SALE Bedford Rd. (M-37), Aug. 26, 27, 28, 9 a.m.-? Three-speed ONE ATARI: 14 game girl’s bike, stereo, lots of cartridges, three sets of paddles, $250. 672-5089, clothes, misc. RUMMAGE SALE: Thurs. & Martin. (9-1) Frt, Aug. 25-26. Five family. FOR SALE: l-arge car-top 301 Cherry St., Freeport. luggage carrier, new cost RUMMAGE SALE: Two $150, used once, $50. Also, families. Lots of nice clothes neariv new UHF TV antenna for school, also shoes and with ' cable. $25. 367-4140. coats and lots of other things. (tfn >___________________ Also, Energy Mate wood­ MUST SELL: Brand new set burner, $100. 2100 E. State of encyclopedia. $850 new. Rd., Hastings, Thurs. II will sell for $450. Phone 945a.m.- 6 p.m., Fri. 10 a?m. - 6 4156. (tfn) p.m. MOVING SALE: Aug. 23 USED LUMBER: 2x8, 2x10, 3x12; sheeting; beams; thru 30. 10-speed bike, $10; Eureka vacuum, $25; steel bricks; sheet metal. Mike, 891-8454. Caledonia. (8-25) guitar, $25; National Geographies; electric weed WATKINS PRODUCTS: Call eater, $15; 8 hp. Ariens Shirley Norris, Hickory riding mower, $200; Bolens 8 Corners, 671-5535. Need hp. riding mower, $300; extra income? Sell Watkins couch. $10; Coleman lantern, Products - home, work, etc. $20; 8x10 cabin tent, $40; ________________ (tfn)_____ camping stove, $15; REPOSSESSED SIGN! rototiller, $150; 22 fence Nothing down! Take over post; two rolls of chicken payments $58 monthly. 4’x8* fence; 10 sections security flashing arrow sign. New fence; old milk cart; Ford bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. truck radiator; 1973 Ford 300 Call FREE 1-8JXF626-7446, cu. in. 6 cyl. engine, $300; anytime. (8-25) Ford 4 speed trans., $100; 1963 Dart convertible. $600. PRODUCE 2501 Ragla Rd., Hastings. MISCELLANEOUS LAWN MOWER: Used one season, rear bagger, power propelled, $150. 795-3779, Middleville.___________ FOR SALE: Monarch 224 add-on woodburner, ex­ cellent condition, $300 ; 5 horse riding lawn mower, good condition, $200. 9455755. FOR SALE: 1974 Chevy Blazer; 1974 Pinto; wringer washer; and household furniture. All must go. 6238620, Delton. FOR SALE: Boy’s 5-speed Schwinn Sting-Ray, $75. 9452910 FOR SALE: Old barn beams; JD 3-bottom plow. 367-3246, Woodland. (9-8) PREVIOUSLY OWNED jeans, jackets and cords, $3 and up; also winter and leather coats. 948-2550. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR SALE: Love seat, good condition, $45; 19" RCA color T.V., $200. 945-2658. SEARS KENMORE zig-zag portable sewing machine, nearly new, $50. 945-3748. FOR SALE: Windows with storms and screens, six 36x50, two 36x28. Phone 9489116.____________________ T.V., 12’’ black and white, $30; digital clock with radio and cassette tape, $32; vacuum cleaner, $45. 9489250. PEACHES A CREAM SWEET CORN FOR SALE: $1 dozen or $5 bushel. 9454218, Hastings, after 4 p.m. BROCCOLI, tomatoes, by order. 721-8356. Banfield. DIRECTOR OF NURSING FOR RENT FOR RENT: Two bedroom trailer in Freeport. No pets. No children. 765-5144. FOR RENT: Mobile home between Hastings and Middleville. $225 month, first month's rent and security deposit in advance. Phone 948-2300, Hastings._________ AUTOMOTIVE FOR SALE: 1980 Datsun, front-wheel drive, 4 speed, 22,900 miles, very good condition. Call 868-6144 after 6 p.m. FOR SALE: 1980 Ford Fairmont station wagon, $2,800 or best offer. 721-9776, Banfield. (9-1) FOR SALE: 1979 Ford F-150 truck, very good condition. 948-8314. (9-1) FOR SALE: 1980 Buick Regal and 1979 Ford 2-wheel drive Bronco. Call after 2 p.m.. 367-7426, Woodland. (9- FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: International M tractor, runs real good, $750. 945-9762. FARM TRACTOR, combine and equipment parts - new. and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, started, clutches, pressure [dates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company, U.S. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666; also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 374-8801. We seek a career orient­ ed Registered Nurse with proven organizational and leadership skills to direct our overall Nurs­ ing program. This posi­ tion presents a fine op­ portunity to develop both your professional and management potential in a fine 120 bed skilled Nursing Home. For immediate consideration, forward a letter or resume in con­ fidence or phone for interview appointment: James Wylie ADMINISTRATOR Ionia Manor 814 E. Lincoln Avenue Ionia, Michigan 48846 (616) 527-0080 LOG HOME SALES SKY-ROCKET 1 BILLION DOLLARS IN LOG KIT SALES PROJECTED FOR 19B3 Manufacturer faking applica­ tions for a dealer In this area. Dealer can average $4,500 on a log kit sale alone. — FEATURING — • 8" solid. uniform, treated logs • Flat or round interior walls • Hand-hewn exterior look • Custom, commercial and contemporary buildings available • Protected territory • Two-day free training school • Now introducing to the in­ dustry pre-assembled log walls (1 -day shell ereclion on most models) UNLIMITED Income Potential — KEOUmeMENTS — • Must be capable of purchas­ ing a $13,275 model home • Met' our high standards • Desire to succeed Call Mr. Taylor COLLECT for on application (704) 932-0137. Yes­ teryear Log Homes. P.O. Box 1046. Mooresville. N.C. 28115. FARM ANIMALS FOR SALE: Purebred Jersey springing heifer, bred to Magic. 852-1516. No calls Fri. night or Sat, please. MARCH EWE LAMBS FOR SALE: From purebred Suffolk ram and mixed breed ewes. 623-2081. PETS AKC MINIATURE SCH.NAUZER FOR SALE: Male, three months, ears cropped, shots, groomed, salt and pepper, sire: Zomerhof Limited Edition, dam is Wieringa’s Charmin Charmin, $200. Phone 7953587.___________________ FOR SALE: Beagle pups. Call after 5 p.m., 945-4698. RABBITS FOR SALE: All colors and sizes. Babies $250, mother $5. 945-9762. FREE DOBERMAN: Needs room to run, excellent with children. Call before 4 p.m., 367-4151, Woodland FOR SALE: $5 each, small loveable puppies. 623-8961, Delton. (9-8) WANTED WANTED: Usen goil cart. 948-8345. WANTED BY AUG. 31: House for two single mothers with children, all school age. Need three to four bedrooms in town. Limited income. Good references. Call 9488563. (9-1) WANTED: Old Barbie dolls, her friends, clothes, and all accessories. Call 343-1007, Kalamazoo. (9-8) SOLAR SYSTEMS SOLAR SYSTEMS A SUPPLIES: Reduce your heating cost. Call Snnnycomb, 945-3030. (9-1) LAND FOR SALE LIQUIDATION LAND SALE: Five forest acres in quiet and secluded wildlife area. Place your tent or camper here on your own property. Price; $3,900. $500 down and $50 a month. Shamrock Really of Kalkaska, P.O. Box 714, Kalkaska, MI 49646. Phone 616-258-9343, evenings, 8794409. JOBS WANTED HELP WANTED COOKIE BAKING GRANDMA will care for your children at her home in Delton. Call 623-8297. (9-8) WANTED: Carpenter work. No job too small. All phases of carpenter work, pole barns. Licensed. Delton, 6232968 or 948-9286 Hastings. (98) HELP WANTED: Live in person to take care of elderly lady. Salary plus room and board. (616 ) 945-3650. (8-25) TOYS SELL THEM­ SELVES: We need people to show them. Excellent pay, flexible hours. No deliveries or collecting. Free $300 kit. Thru House of Lloyd Party Plan. Call 795-7133. Also booking parties. Guaranteed $40 free merchandise. (8-25) ATTENTION: Fun, easy, profitable job showing toys, gifts and home decorating items. Flexible hours. Free $300 sample kit. Free sup­ plies. No delivery, no collecting. Excellent hostess program. For more in­ formation. call 945-5919. Also booking parties. (9-15) FASHION CONSULTANTS Working with ladies' fashions. No investment, no layoffs. Part-time or fulltime. Must have car and phone. Call 945-3656 after 5 p.m. FOSTER CARE VACANCIES in my Adult Foster Care Home. 945-3747. (9-1) SERVICES PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn> AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton. Nashville. 852-9691. (tfn) MENDING BASKET: Household and clothing alternations, new zippers & coat linings. Flexible hours, experienced and reasonable. Phone 945-9712. (tfn) NOTICES Middleville AA meetings. Wednesdays. 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) MOBILE HOMES MOBILE, modular, and double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37 Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) FOR SALE: 12’x60’ mobile home, $2,000. 945-9762. HELP WANTED: Part-time kitchen help, salad preparation. Immediate opening. Contact County Seat Lounge, 128 S. Jef­ ferson, Hastings. HELP WANTED: Part-time cook. Immediate opening. Contact County Seat Lounge. 128 S. Jefferson, Hastings HELP WANTED: Part-time dishwasher. Immediate opening. Contact County Seat Lounge, 128 S. Jef­ ferson, Hastings. MATURE, responsible woman wanted for Mom’s day out. Must have own transportation. 795-3779. WAITRESSES needed to replace summer help. Spring Inn, 11424 Chief Noonday Rd., Gun Lake. No phone calls. (94) FOR SALE: 250 gallon fuel oil tank, good condition. 30" legs, $50. 945-9242. (9-8) CASH FUR LAND CONTRACTS & Hf Al f STATE IOANS Join the Fun! FRIDAYond SATURDAY ...in... HASTINGS •MOVING SALE. • I Antique file cobinot, portable dishwasher, apartment size electric stove, console TV. other furniture and misc. August 25,2«, 27... 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1335 NORTH MICHIGAN AVENUE. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN : AUTOMOBILE Sales Opportunity GAVIN CHEVROLET BUICK ...would like to increase its sales staff. Previous sales experience preferred. Call... CARDS Of THANKS Vera and Ron Wood, owners of Style Line in Hastings, give our heartfelt thanks to the many people who helped our grand opening to be successful. Connie Signs of Hastings was the winner of our $50 gift certificate. Present al the time of the drawing were Floyd and Charlene Main. We appreciate the support given to us by the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce, the Reminder, the Banner, and WBCH radio. Special thanks, of course, are extended to the many customers who made their first trip into our store. We hope they centime to be our friends and customers in the future. Sincerely, Vera & Ron Wood Grandma & Grandpa C. LAND FOR SALE FLORIDA ■ MUST SELL: One acre lot on paved street. Only $500 down. 10 percent interest on land contract 964-1957, Battle Creek. 8 FT. TRUCK CAMPER: Stove, furnace, refrigerator. Good condition. 963-0682, Battle CReek. Musfco/ Instruments A SPECIAL HAPPY Sth BIRTHDAY TO JAMES Love, MOTORCYCLES 1981 KAWASAKI 750: 9,000 miles, back rest, crash bar, foot pegs. $2,000 or best offer. 367-2433, Woodland. Too lote to classify FOR VOL it RECREATION: Two choice Sandy Pine lots, side by side, one with 30 ft. mobile home, make offer. 616-945-9167. YARD SALE: Baby clothes, etc., bikes and misc. items. 1974 Nova, needs work. 1885 W. State Rd.. Hastings, across from grave) pit. Thurs. & Fri.. to a.m. till ? FOR SALE: Pickup box cover for 8 ft. box. make an offer. 616-945-9167. CAMPERS ATTENTION NEW BAND MEMBERS: For sale - King clarinet in excellent con­ dition. $150. 623-8297. LOST REWARD! Female yellow lab, lost around Middle Lake, Carlton Center area, 2^ years oki, very active but friendly, answers to Tasha. Please call 945-3967 or 9488258. (9-1) TORRENT FOR RENT: Two bedroom mobile home. $190 month. Call 945-5609. Tom LHfibridge at795-3318 — FOOTBALL — Money Machines First Tim Available Hastings Area 27 year old midwest company offers a proven new coin operated game product. $2,000 per month part-time possible in this established multi-million dollar industry. Secure your future with this ground floor opportunity. Start part-time, grow to full-time with our expansion financing. Huge demand / cosh income from the first day / location available / maintenance provided. Capital Required from. .. *7,500. Moke us show you. For full details call... Mr. Thompson 1-800-328-3890, Ext. 6033 HUTCHINS BROKERAGE CO. SERVICE DIRECTORY INSURANCE ELECTRICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE Electric Motor Repair For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto • • • • • Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle — Most motors repaired in one day — Furnace Motor and Water Pumps Our Specialty TRAVEL LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING “Mb CewwteriaJ ter Better Itmct" 533 W. State St. Hastings, Mien. (819)945-9952 crau^rre Grond RoP'd» OMic« 3C.RVIVU (619)8*1-9245 ^Electric Motor Service EA SAT • Cain Operated Machines Drop Off Laundry • Pressing • Dry Cleaning Service ’• 607 S. Michigan, Hastings • 945-4720 BARRY CLEANERS 1569 Bedford Roed Phone 045-5113 HW, JOHN, PAVEof 945-3412 RETAIL WARDS APPLIANCES AND CATALOG SALES 173 Wen Stale Stroel. Hmtingi (from Grad lap. Jt 459 2771) WATER TREATMENT HASTINGS WATER CONDITIONING, INC. All items in store for sole to take home. Softeners • Salt Drinking Water Produf is BFEN: J TO I WEEKDAYS • S-l MTHMY Phone 945-9521 Hastings, Michigan ( rtlTIHrl) Phone (616) 945-3949 Club XXV CAR Et TRUCK REPAIR • Air Lines • Cruise • Car Rental =SHW 629 S. MICHIGAN AVE.. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN Amtrak Tickets Free Delivery Al Credit Cards Accepted WE WILL OBTAIN LOWEST FARES FOR YOU! BE SPORTING GOODS Tennis Restringing FuRl Roti Keyd*> Bicycle Rogeir Soler Pool Covers 'Timber “Trails Energies Inc. PLANTS hospital-funerals-weddings (free delivery in city limits) plants and floral arrangements wicker baskets siik and dried arrangements floral hair clips full wire service REAL ESTATE MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS MILLER REAL ESTATE •of... CEItUl NOTOtt PARTS DIVISION Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! Serving Barry County Since i940 KEN MILLER, C.R.S. — BROKER ALTOf?' 137 W. state St . Hastings <616'945-5182 WOODLANDS Sales and Service lAVMMa a aw mw hnr (M um a mhi WET WASH - CARS - VAtt - PICKUPS HEATING D AIR CONDITIONING L HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING f. INSTALLATION and SERVICE j Costings <3’fowe» Stop 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED 7 802 E. GRAND S45-4020 RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES Service Heart: Monday 8 io 8 Tuesday Friday 8 to 5 CUSTOM FRAMING Joe& Kim Schroeder 402 North Michigan Avenue (616) 945-3484 Ml. 49058 Hastings, • Mat Cutting • Glass Cutting Stretching Mounting PHONE 945-5274 Hi* UKiJtrwl 127 S. Jefferson Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 Phone 948-8103 LAWNMOWERS Er CHAIN SAWS FARRELL’S Heating & Cooling HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP BUICK-CHEVROLET 3211 lichigae, Itatiap Fteet945-4M5 OPEN: 7 5.30 Ba-FriJSat 1-1JO r SWEEPERS © FRANTZ<=s> -—fi'firtkliri" FREE SERVICES Sales...Service...Repair* Since 1908 FRAMING HEALTH & FITNESS TOTAL FITNESS, INC. Confidential Persoiai Instruction on Exercise and Diet Cardiovascular & Physical Conditioning Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 "THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE 1105 W. Green St., Hastings Corner of Jefferson and State Street DOWNTOWN HASTINGS CUSTOM PRINTING Contact: J-Ad Graphics (616)945-9554 in Hastings O T-Shirts • Team Shirts etc Gordie s . WEAR HOUSE; 945-4943 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-09-01.pdf 2f52787857e7386c570fc063f5e4873c PDF Text Text September 1,1983 Middleville teachers vote strike if no new contract News-Wrap: The 86-teachers in the Thomapple-Kellogg School District have voted to strike rather than to go back to school on Tuesday without a contract. At a meeting Tuesday night, T-K teachers “indicated they would not return to work without a contract. They passed that by well ever 90- percent," said Larry Thompson, the teachers’ union representative from the Grand Rapids office of the Michigan Education Association. No further mediation sessions have been scheduled. Negotiations between the board of education and the teachers were declared at an impasse earlier in August. Thompson said there was "no movement from the board" during a three-hour mediation session Monday night A state mediator at that meeting suggested factfinding, he added. “Unless they (teachers) have a contract in Grand Rapids teen dies in auto crash A 17-year-old Grand Rapids youth died Friday night when hit car left the road and struck a tree in Thornapple Township. Barry County Sheriff deputies say Edward Adrian Spaans, 947 Orchard SE, Grand Rapids, was northbound on Cherry Valley Rd., south of Garbo* Rd., when he left the east side of the road aud plowed into a tree.' The deputies’ report states there was fog present that night, that it it was not. “a contributory factor” in the mishap. Woodland youth struck by car Eric Crank, 9, of Woodland, la in critical condition with severe head injuries in Bergen Hospital's pediatric intensive care unit after being struck by a car Monday afternoon in front of his Wellman Rd. home. Sheriff deputies have issued no citation against the driver of the car, Laurie Alan Echtinaw, a, S. Bedford Rd. Deputies say Echtinaw was south­ bound on Wellman Rd. when tne Crank youth apparently ran in front of his car. The boy was taken to Pennock Hospital by Nashville Ambulance, then later transferred to Grand Rapids' Blodgett Hospital. Escaped suspect fails to appear A Hastings man who fled city police ciatody two weeks ago failed to appear in court Friday after promising to turn himwelf in Leonard W. Brandt, formerly of 819 E. Bond, is currently wanted for breaking and entering and E. Green St home in July, and escape from custody. Hastings police says Brandt’s lawyer contacted the department Wednesday afternoon to say that Brandt wished to turn himself in. On August 19, Brandt escaped cxntody of the Hastings City Police Dept, while being transported from police headquarters to a police car, on hi* way to the Baa? County Jail-Police had just questioned Brandt in con­ nection with the July break-in, and further implicated him in another. Woman injured in Norris Rd. mishap A Vicksburg woman was treated and released in Kalamazoo’s Borgess Hospital Friday night after losing control of her car on Norris Rd. and hitting a tree. Dawn Cheeseman, 23, told state police from the Hastings team she was changing the tape in her car’s cassette deck when “took her eyes off the road”, entered a ditch and hit a tree. Police say Cheesespan was south­ bound on Norris Rd., about Vt mile south of KeUer Rd., at about 11 p.m. when the accident occurred. EDC group adopts nine-point program ' by Robert J. Johnston The Joint City-County Economic Development Commission (JEDC) has adopted a nine-point program designed to stimulate and promote local industry and to aid in communications between local governments and industries. "A successful industry retention program has many of the charac­ teristics of a successful company,’’ the JEDC announcement of the program said. “The company listens to its customers; it promotes innovative new products; it responds quickly to customer requests; it obtains moot of its new product ideas from its customers; and itwerks closely with its customers to get the bugs out of new ideas-produc ts-services.' ’ The announcement went on to say that the nine-point program will func­ tion in much the same way as com­ panies function. Specifically, the nine points are: — The jfcDC said that it should con­ tinue to coordinate and support all economic retention efforts in the county to serve as a single contact point for the county’s industry. — The professional capacity and knowledge of the JEDC staff should be increased, primarily in financing and incentives for. industry. — The commission said it would establish a business information and communication newsletter to send to local industrial people to keep them abreast of changes in laws and regulations, financing and venture capital programs, marketing and other pertinent information. — The JEDC will create an “Industry Opportunity Expansion Program” to assist local industries that have en­ countered problems with expansion plans. . Continued on page 8 hand, they're not returning (to school), said Thompson. The major unresolved issues between the board and the teachers are strictly economic. Thompson said. “Salary and health insurance are the two big issues." T-K Superintendent Gerald Page said a major issue regarding salary concerns the board’s proposal to ask teachers to accept a wage freeze for the coming school year, “but, they (teachers) want a raise this year. Commenting last week, Page had said the board had proposed a four-year contract but would be flexible to a two or three-year agreement too. He noted that a pay freeze was proposed for the first year of the contract because of the district’s tight budget, butthat pay raises had been proposed for the other years. “The board didn't feel the teachers would accept a freeze this year without some in­ centive down the line,” said Page. Council to address “conflict” statement Volunteers to be rewarded— Karon Myers (left) and Charlotte Heath are volunteers at Charlton park. They and other local people staff the historical village, help out at special events, or do behind-the-scenes work that makes the park a special place to visit. To reward them for their efforts and to encourage others to volunteer, park officials are giving a picnic next Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the main pavilion. If you are interested in helping out, bring yourself, a friend, and a dish to pass. Hastings board to adopt policy, goals for year Hastings By Norma Peterson The Hastings Area Board of Education is expected to formally adopt a philosophy statement, goals for 1983-84, and policy revisions at its next meeting. Supt. Carl A. Schoessel presented the board with outlines pertaining to those three areas at Monday night’s meeting. Board members will review Schoessel’s outlines and make their recommendations before formal adoption. “The philosophy of education is a general statement that says these are the things we think are important in education," Schoessel said. He said the purpose of developing systemwide goals is to focus on objectives and progress. By setting goals the board will have guidelines for devoting attention to particular areas during a year’s time. Schoessel explained that the draft he presented to the board for establishing goals has input from board members, staff, citizens, students and administration. "They are very similar to the goals of the K-12 study group," he said. Board policy will address five areas: legal status of the school which determines class rating as determined by the state, geographical area of the district and the governing body; how policies are developed; how policies are adopted; administrative responsibility where no policy exists; and how policies are implemented and ad­ ministrative regulations are developed. Schoessel said that all policies follow the format of the National Association of School Boards’ recommended policies. "It’s a good idea to have an established set of policies and regulations in areas of standard operation,’’ Schoessel said. "It’s important for the people of the community to know where the school board stands," he added. In other business, the board: —Announced the change in location for four school board meetings. The next meeting will be Monday, Sept. 19 at Central School. An educational program about remedial reading will be presented at 7:30 p.m. prior to the meeting. The other meeting changes are as follows: Monday, Oct. 17 at Northeastern Elementary School; Monday, Jan. 16, 1984 at Southeastern Elementary School; and Monday, March 19, 1984 at Hastings Senior High School. —Agreed to enter a retainer agreement with the Lansing law firm of Thrun, Maatch andNordberg, P.C. at a cost of $300 per year. The firm specializes in school law. Schoessel said that the firm's expertise will be helpful in such areas as tenure, teacher recall, and clarification of educational legislation. The retainer includes telephone consultation at no charge, periodic newsletters concerning state and federal legislation and other resources. There are 350 other school districts in Michigan that have a similar agreement with the firm. Board member Richard Shaw said. "This is an age of specialization and these people are very good. We'll get our $300 worth." —Accepted a gift of $14,499. from a group of citizens headed by Margaret DeCamp. The group paid for the resurfacing of fourtennis courts and will provide $13,000 for the construction of a fifth-court. —Approved a bid from the insurance firm of Crosby and Henry of Grand Rapids for property insurance at an annual cost of $21,724. —Approved the recall of three-teachers Continued on page 12 The Hastings City Council will take up the issue of conflicts of interest between city employees and business concerns, when it meets Monday night. Councilman David Jasperse, a member of the council’s ordinance committee, said the conflict of interest issue was raised last year during the city’s annual audit Jasperse said that the auditors at that time recommended the city draft a “conflict of interest" statement, to be signed by dty employees. Joe Stojak, of the Grand Rapids ac­ counting firm of Deloitte, Haskins and Sells, said, the statement is a common practice among municipal units. “This is a common practice throughout the business community, and throughout city management. It's an additional control measure that the city has in identifying who it's doing business with, and highlighting transactions between related parties," said Stojak. “By identifying the relationships that your employees have, you put people on notice for where there are potential conflicts of in­ terest," said Stojak. Stojak said a typical conflict of interest statement might read “I (name of em­ ployee), except for the matters discussed below, have no conflict of interest with the City of Hastings.” Stojak said the employee would then list the businesses with which the employee is affiliated, the the types of transactions which might occur between the business and the city. Headlines this week: » Clearcut foes, DNR clash again...Page 1 » Casite Challenge times and winner photos...Page 11 • Program announced to help local flrms...Page 1 Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Vol. 128, No. 35 Thompson said the Thomapple-Kellogg board has sei a special meeting for 8 p.m. Thursday (tonight). "We're going to have a lot of people there," he said. Thompson also noted that the support staff (custodians, secretaries, aides, etc.) in the T-K district have unsettled contracts too. Meanwhile, teachers in the Delton-Kellogg School District are planning to return to school next week without a contract. Negotiations there are currently on "hold" and another bargaining session has been set for Wednesday, Sept. 14. Hastings, Michigan Price 20‘ Thursday, September 1,1M3 Clearcut foes not satisfied by DNR response Residents of the Middleville and Barry Game Areas, organized into the Barry Preservation Committee, are not totally satisfied with the Department of Natural Resources’ reply to the group’s seven-point proposal concerning area clearcutting. The committee met Tuesday night in the McCallum Church in Yankee Springs Township to discuss the DNR’s response to the seven proposals, arrived at by the group June 23. Those proposals call for a moratorium on new cuttings, no commercial cutting within 150 feet of a road, no cutting within 150 feet of a private property line, a regular public hearing r-ocess before the DNR lets bids for further cutting, a further definition .of selective cutting practices, enforcing existing site cean-up laws and to involve the committee as a group in the long-term planning of the game areas. Here’s how the DNR responded to each proposal, and how the BCP reacted: On a moratorium on new cuttings: The DNR delayed sales approval of new timber "until after our official position was relayed to the Barry Preservation Committee...Our management plan and the resulting management operations wiH always be available for individial review at the game area headquarters and-or at the district office." The coipmittee responded by asking for a delay on any bid that would be affected by points two and three, which address roadside and property line cutting. On a ban on commercial cutting within 150 feet of the road: “Depending upon ground topography, general cover condition on site...we intend to leave selected dominant trees and-or a small, narrow band of in­ digenous vegetation adjacent to the roadway to eliminate the initial treeless vista wherever possible. “The DNR’s problem is not whether we intend to make cutting for wildlife restoration purposes, but Instead, how we make them to achieve our overall objectives and, yet, obtain citizen support for our actions. A most difficult task to achieve.” — The Department of Natural Resources. “This does not mean an unqualified en­ dorsement of a continuous strip of uncut forest adjacent to the roadway, as our constraints depend upon the variety of habitat types encountered, tree species desired on site, density of shrub un­ dergrowth, slope of the cutting site, soil conditions, erosion potential, etc. Likewise, we cannot support a specific, measurable band width adjacent to the roadway for the same rationale as mentioned above." The DNR further stated that many large trees near both primary and secondary roads "for aesthetic pirposes.” In instances where a clearcut approaches or crosses a primary road, the DNR says it will “limit the visual impact to less than five acres wherever possible. However, cuttings along secondary roads and trails “would not be constrained by the minimum acreage restrictions". The Barry County Preservation Committe says it will hold to its original stand, which is no roadside cutting along both primary and secondary roads. On no property line cutting within 150 feet without the property owner’s consent: “We do propose to restrict our clearcutting practices to a zone no doser than 100 feet from an unoccupied dwelling without prior agreement of that occupant. We do, however, reserve the right to practice any tree selection cutting within the 100-foot zone to meet modified wildlife program objectives. In all cases, we will consult with the owner prior to putting the timber up for sale. "We cannot concur with the necessity to leave a 150-foot border of state-owned timber resources in an unmanaged condition along every private land property line throughout the game area.” Game area residents are still asking for a 150-foot border between dearcut areas and occupied dwellings. The committee is also asking the DNR to inform private property owners before cutting up to the property line. The BCP original call for a "regular public hearing process” prior to the letting of timber bids was met favorably by the DNR. "We concur with the need to encourage better communications with the public.” However, in lieu of regular public hearings, which the DNR said “are costly, and require special legal preparations, of­ ficial notices in newspapers...etc.", it proposed to develop “a monthly dialogue along the line of a town hall meeting” bet­ ween the DNR employees and the public. The meetings will be held on a trial basis for six months, and will be "exactly two hours long (7p.m?to9p.m.),and will involve a W hour question and answer period. Bert Pryor, BCP president, said be sees the Institution of the monthly meetings as “a positive response." Continued on page 8 Albion coach to address breakfast Morley Fraser, a former Albion College football and baseball coach and a noted speaker throughout Michigan, will be featured at a community Business, Industry and Education (BIE) Breakfast, Sept. 6. The breakfast, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held at 7 a.m. in the cafeteria of Hastings High School. Anyone in the community is invited to attend the event. Fredric Jacobs, president of the chamber, said that the breakfast is being held to try to promote better communications between the three groups of people in the community. Fraser has previously spoken in Hastings at the annual alumni banquet and at several sports banquets. Fraser averages 200 speaking engagemeits a year at service clubs, youth groups, church organizations, educational groups, professional meetings, com­ mencement ceremonies, athletic clinics and civic events. Fraser coached football and baseball at Albion College for 18 years. During that time he team won eleven titles in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. In 1973, he gave up coaching to become assistant to the president at Albion College and director of continuing education. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he received his bachelor’s degree in 1947 from Washburn University. His football coaching career began in 1949 at Newberry High School in the Upper Penninsula. He guided his squads to a three year record of no defeats by stringing together 24 consecutive victories. In 1951, his Newberry team won the state championship. In 1952, he went to Lansing Eastern High School, where he took the team from last place finishes to third and second place in two years. In 1954, he received a master’s degree from Michigan State University. That same year, he accepted the position of head Morley Fraser, noted speaker to Michigan civic groups, will address the community breakfast at 7 a.m., Tuesday, September 6th football coach at Albion College. The Albion Britons went on to win 80 percent of their games and had 15, 12 and 10 game winning streaks. In 1958, the team was co-chamoion of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association and the 1961, 1964, 1965 and 1966 teams were sole champions. The teams had perfect seasons in 1961 and 1964 He was named state and regional small college “Coach of the Year" in 1964. Fraser serves as faculty advisor of the Albion College Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a group which won national awards in 1972 and 1973 and won an award as the outstanding collegiate FCA in Michigan in 1978. He was president of the Michigan FCA from 1975 through 1977. He was also athletic direct* for Michigan Kiwanis in 1975 and 1976 and is currently state Kiwanis FCA coordinator. He frequently serves as a chapel speaker in major league and National Football League locker rooms on Sunday mornings. Tickets for the breakfast, at $3 each, are available at chamber office, 115 S. Jefferson St., Hastings High School and school ad­ ministration office, and The ReminderBanner office. 1952 N. Broadway, and the Ben Franklin store in downtown Hastings. �The Hostings Bonner — Thursday. September 1, 1983. Page 2 Pennock head optimistic on accreditation team findings Pennock Hospital’s head administrator said the institution did •pretty well", following an inspection Monday by a threemember team of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals (J.C.A.H.). Richard Fluke says the team's full report will not be available for about three months, but the team did make some “unofficial" recommendations in a meeting following the inspection. "At this point we feel we did pretty well, but who knows for sure until we get the of­ ficial report," said Fluke. He said the recommendations include one for an electrical system to close smoke barrier doors automatically during a fire alarm; such a system would cost between $80,000 and $80,000. Doors are currently closed manually, as during fire drills. Richard Fluke Fluke said the hospital’s accredidation does not hinge on immediate compliance with the smoke-barrier door recom­ mendation, and that the hospital currently has no timetable for installing the system "We would like to do it during a major building renovation.” said Fluke. Fluke said the accreditation team’s report will be reviewed by several committees in Chicago, before a final decision is made for accredidation by a board of governors. Fluke said a favorable decision by the J.C.A.H. will mean three more years of accreditation for Pennock. Previously, accreditation lasted for two years. "Most people would rather go to an ac­ credited hospital, which means you have met standards established by the national body," said Fluke. He said that Pennock has been an accredited hospital since 1966, and har passed all previous accreditation team in­ spections. The accreditation team consists of one medical doctor, a registered nurse, and a hospital administrator, who are all employed full time by the Joint Commission on Accredidaiion of Hospitals. The accreditation review is one of many inspections carried out in Pennock each year, said Fluke. “We're inspected every other year by the health department, every year by the fire marshall...we probab.y have about a dozen inspections a year," said Fluke. Kalamazoo man arraigned here for sex assault of youth A 41-year-oki Kalamazoo man demanded exam in Barry County District Court August 24 on two criminal sexual conduct charges, in connection with an alleged assault on a tenyear-old boy. Norman Gate Jones, Miller Rd., Kalamazoo, is currently free on a personal recognizance bond. His preliminary exam in district court is scheduled for Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. on one count of assault with jitent to commit criminal sexual conduct, and one count of attempted criminal sexual conduct A Department of Natural Resources of­ ficer, Brent Willison, questioned Jones August 21 in a wooded area off Sager Rd., near Daggett Lake in the Barry Game Area. Willison reportedly discovered Jones and the boy after following fresh tire tracks for y4 mile into the woods. Willison said that as he approached the two, they ran. Willison reportedly stopped the pair, imd noticed a number of objects in the vicinity, Bad weather, hills blamed for fuzzy picture described by police as “restraining devices". Willison summoned state troopers from the Hastings team, who questioned Jones and the boy. Troopers took the pair to the Wayland State Police post for further questioning. A warrant for Jones was issued Wednesday. Det. Sgt. Robert Gdm of the Wayland poet said Jones had lured the 10-year-old Kalamazoo youth into the woods, and had on him at the time “restraining devices", and a nylon stocking with which he allegedly covered his head. Golm said Jones parked in the area, and left the youth in the car, telling him that if he hadn’t returned to the car in 15 minutes, then to come looking for him. Golm says that Jones then entered the woods, and changed clothes, pulled a stocking over his head, and waited for the youth to come lookii^ for him. Banner Opinion: The problems which TRIAD CATV Inc. customers experience periodically with channel 50 reception is due to the method of the channel’s transmission, inclement weather and Barry County’s rolling terrain, says Ken Wright, general manager of the cable TV service. WKBD, channel 50, which is broadcast out of Detroit, is the only station TRIAD receives by microwave transmission, says Wright. The signal is picked up by a dish. 400 feet up a tower in Marshall, then sent by wicrowave to TRIAD’S own antenna. High winds can move the dish, degrading the quality of the signal received by TRIAD customers, says Wright. "We used to have five channels that were received hy microwave, and we took four of them off. The only one that is still on microwave is channel 50, and that’s why we’ve had problems with it recently,” says Wright. “There are certain problems associated with sending signals from microwave. When there’s a lot of heavy rain between here and Marshall, the signal will degrade, and the pictures will get a bit snowy," says Wright. Wright says that when the dish is shifted by high winds, a specialized tower crew must be called in to set the dish right. A BREAKING AND ENTERING was reported by a Hasting man on Saturday. Harold Main, of 5590S. Bedford, told Barry County Sheriff Dept, that someone broke into his home between 2:30 and 4:30p.m. through a rear window. He reported a scanner missing, valued at over $300, and that the bedroom had been ransacked. A DRIVER AND TWO PASSENGERS received minor injuries when their autombile went off the curve on Sunday. Victor Featherly, 25, of 1020 Payne Lake Rd., Middleville, told the Barry County Sheriff Dept, he went off the road when his vehicle hit some loose gravel. He was treated at Pennock, along with passengers Mark RybisH, 18, of 11682 Chief Noonday Rd., Middleville, and Robert Rybiski, 24, of 127th St., Shelbyville. A third passenger was uninjured. A HICKORY CORNERS WOMAN received minor injuries in a collision on Monday. Helen Oms, n, of 3345 Sheffield Rd., was going around the comer at Bendee and S. Wall Lake Rds. when she collided with a car driven by Carol Wetzel, 46, of 15216 Mar­ shfield Dr., Hickory Comers, who was coming up to the stop sign. 0ms told investigating officers that there was construction equipment on Wall Lake Road which obstructed her view. No citations were issued HASTINGS MILLAGE to the Editor. Our conversations with people in the community and the findings of the K-12 study group indicate the people want the programs that are to be funded from the first millage proposal. They have indicated that the essentials of a good educational program include library services, counseling services, a computer program, expanded art, instrumental and vocal music instruction, physical education for elementary students and co-curricular activities (including athletics and sixth grade camping). In addition, people seem to agree that building main­ tenance and safe transportation are essential to operating a good school system. Proposition 1 will fulfill these essentials and give us additional programs in remedial reading and special education which the school board has said are needed. Proposition II is a tougher question. We have heard persuasive arguements on both sides of the issue. School officials and teachers say that Proposition II, a request for 2.6728 mills for four years, will give us a 25:1 student-teacher ratio, necessary to provide more individualized classroom instruction, relieve classroom overcrowding and decrease the amount of time that teachers must spend on classroom discipline. No one can argue the benefits to students of these objectives. If the students receive a substantially better edcuation because the student-teacher ratio is 25:1, then Proposition II should definitely be supported. On the other hand, no one has shown that the 25:1 ratio being sought by the Hastings Education Association is a magic number. Other schools operate on higher ratios and lower ratios. How much better is 25:1 than 28:1, 30:1 or even 20:1? Many people that we have talked to believe that the classroom ratio should be set by the school board, weighing the amount of money available and the kind of programs that they, as representatives of the community, deem acceptable. They should make those choices in consultation with administrators. W e can see benefits to a 25:1 ratio. But, this community needs to be convinced by the school board that 25:1 is needed. We want more information. Finally, we do agree with the argument of Board President George Wibalda that the community must show its support of schools if it wants to support property values m the district. "All taxpayers who own residential property in a school district have a selfish reason for supporting schools," he says, “and that reason is to protect the investment they have made in their property and to protect its value We have known for years that people in the market for a home always associate property values with good schools and municipal services, and active community organizations and churches." With that in mind, we urge you to suppport Proposition I. Weigh the issues in­ volved in Proposition il to make up your own mind. Most importantly, though, be sure to vote on Sept. 12. Hastings Banner| OriroiM io the Intotosi* ot ■»rT Coontv fence IMS Send Form P.S. 3579 lo P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broodway. P.O. Box 8, Hostings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 33 — Thursday, September 1, 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County; $12 per year in adjoining counties; and *13.50 per year elsewhere. PUBLIC OPINION & Elaine Gilbert What was your favorite job? Fred E. Dodge Morgon BenMoichele Bernice Berry POLICE BEAT_____ Clear choice for voters on Proposition I When Hastings voters go to the pells for the Sept. 12 millage election, Proportion I for 2.4305 mills for four years is a clear choice in favor of better education and should be supported. "The tower crew that we normally use can get there in a couple days." says Wright However it recently took the cable service one month to locate an out-of-state crew to correct the problem. Because of the problems associated with nuerowave. TRIAD last fall installed an earth sta ion to receives satellite signals Channel 50, however, is not available bv satellite. "Channel 50 originates from Detroit and it just goes out oyer the air like Ichannelsl 3 and 8, and all the regular stations. The only way we receive it here is to pick up the signal in Marshall, and send it by microwave," says Wright. Wright also says that some microwave paths are worse than others. "We’re in a real tally area here...iCs a bit of a stretch from here to Marshall." Despite the problems in reception, TRIAD continues tocarry Channel 50 "because it’s a very popular station," says Wright. “It's toe number one rated station in Michigan...It's the only place where people can get Piston basketball, and Red Wing hockey. And although it's expensive for us to call m the tower crews, we continue to oecause people are so fond of the channel." Vote YES Sept. 12th To The Editor. There is a very important day coming up for all voters of the Hastings School District The date is September 12, the day of the school millage vote. I am a student going into the tenth grade this fall. proposal would bring three counselors back to the junior high and high school which, I feel are very important for kids who need someone to talk to. The proposal would also bring a computer program to the schools, which would in­ troduce students to the computer and it’s functions as it becomes the machine of the present and future. Above all it will lower the teacher-to-pupil ratio to 25 to 1 and help hire additional teachers. It will also restore and create new programs for students. The millage committee and our superin­ tendent are tyring to stress the importance of education and this millage vote. I urge voters to vote "YES" on Sept. 12 and help create a better program for students. Mark Anton Tenth-grade Student Band Boosters need concession help To Th» Editor As our sons or daughters begin another year as band students, the parents will be beginning another year as a band boosters. You may have wondered what it means to be a band booster. Band means music played by more than one person, and booster means a person who gives help, support and aid Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. A NASHVILLE WOMAN and her two passengers were uninjured after driving down an embankment after a collision with another vehicle last week. Juliette Carroll, 19, of RL 3 Maplegrove Rd., went off M-79 after starting to pass a rar driven by Catherine Cuddalee, 25, of 3195 Quimby Rd., Nashville. The latter driver told the Barry County Sheriff Dept, she started to turn left onto River Lane, then changed her mind. She told officers that she did not see the other auto passing her. There were no citations given. A BREAKING AND ENTERING was reported by Jim Janecek, of 11205 Bowens Mill Rd., Middleville, last Tuesday morning. He reported $600 was taken. Mabel Buxton Henry-Edgor • QUESTION • We spend the majority of our lives working at one job or another, with varying degrees of satisfaction. With the Labor Day weekend approaching, we asked area senior citizens to recall their favorite jobs. A WAYLAND MAN went off the road and traveled over 400 feet before coming to a stop in an accident Wediesday evening. He was Fred E. Dodge, 96: "I was a state-licensed uninjured. elevator inspector for many years; it was the Paul E. Smith, 29, of 8319 Coats Grove Rd., job I retired from. You can't change a light told the Barry County Sheriff Dept, he was bulb on an elevator now without a license traveling on E. State Rd. when he got too from the state. I was the first licensed close to the edge and his car was pulled into elevator inspector in Grand Rapids, and the ditch. probably in the state. Officers reported that he went 270 feet "I had worked for Otis Elevator fqr five before hitting tree,_______________ another 90 feet „ a small ________ years, and then with Leittle Irons Works as before impacting with an underground cable an inspector for ll years. Then the state sign, and then another 54'feet coming • began licensing us. When I took the exam, I ---------“------' ’ before ' to a stop. knew more about elevators than the examiners. It was quite comical. I had no problem passing the exam." when needed. Therefore, anyone who has a child in band or anyone interested in the school band program is a band booster. The Hastings Band Boosters have an ac­ tive organization. We are the people behind the concession stands at all the athletic events, including tournaments. Profits earned at the stands help to defray costs to band camp and equipment needed by the band. Very soon, each band parent will receive a letter from the committee asking for their support for our concession stands this year. Anyone else who wishes to help support the Hastings band program by donating time and talents at the concession stands, please contact one of the following persons: Doug or Gayle Marsh, 948-9062 or Jack Bender 948-8398. With your aid and support, we can continue to provide the community with a band program of which we can all be proud. Doug or Gayle Marsh Band Boosters Discount store needed, Hastings shopper says To The Editor I believe the building of a Big Wheel Discount Store will be great for Hastings. I, for one, as will many others that I work with and know, go to Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo or Battle Creek for the sole purpose of going to K-Mart There are many people in Barry County that simply cannot afford to buy brand name clothes that most of the Hastings stores offer. To the people who do now or can afford it, they will probably continue doing so. There are other communities, for exam­ ple, Ionia, that have three catalog centers and other reputable downtown merchants plus a K-Mart and Meijers. Hastings can’t be that much against progress can they? Why not keep the spending of money in Barry County! Sue Essengton Hastings Nuclear freeze opinion Ben Maichele. 69: "I was a well driller most of my life. I was...drilling wells all over. I worked down in Dexter first, and Ann Arbor, Grass Lake, Manchester.” Ben says was working as a sheep shearer when he decided to go into the well drilling business by himself. “I put $400 down on al high-speed Star rig, and mounted it on a used | truck. It was a beauty — it telescoped up to 48 feet, with cables supporting it. Once, I pumped 95 gallons of water in 55 seconds with it" Mildred Morgan: “I’ve always loved housekeeping. I enjoyed making my house attractive, and I enjoyed my work.” "I was a night telephone operator once in the Middleville office. You can really help people there. There might be a fire, or a sickness or a death in the family, and you will find that you can really help those people, and I enjoyed the job very much. "But if I had to make a choice of my favorite job, I would take being a mother, housekeeper and wife. It’s so nice to have a family." Bernice Berry, 79: "I worked all my life. I even worked when 1 was in high school. My folks didn’t want me to, but I did. "My favorite jobs was as a buyer for Arbaugh Dept, store in Lansing. I liked the travelling. I had three departments — in­ fants, children, and 1 built the teenage Moree Houghtoling Mabel Buxton, 82. said she “loved every bit” of her 25-year teaching career. “I don’t think I could put my finger on one thing that I liked the best. There was something about each grad? that was special. J taught for 25 years in Ionia County including a rural oneroom school. In those days, you did everything, even the janitor work. We had no inside plumbing...we called it (the outhouse) the privy. "I started teaching in 1919 but I took 17 years Off to raise my family," she said. "Back in the early teaching days, sometimes I had to wade through deep snow just to get to school, but I took it as part of my job. I started at $70. a month and the next year, it jumped to $100. a month? I loved teaching because it was,always interesting to sec the results. Some of my students have grown-up grandchildren now. So many of them still remember me with cards." Henry Edger, 85, said his favorite job was serving as a supervisor at the Lake Odessa Canning Co. “I liked the personnel there. They were nice lo work with. Maree Hough tiling. 84ifc, said, "I love to cook,” and her favorite jobs were serving as supervisor of the kitchen at the Barry County Medical Care Facility and as supervisor of the dietary department at Sturgis Hospital. was supervisor of the medical facility kitchen when they opened up the kitchen in 1968 and worked there until 1962.1 was at the Sturgis hospital for four and one-half years. I loVed working with the help and especially special diets. (Maree didn't retire until she was nearly 70. She says she never measures anything when she cooks and that she learned to cook by "studying and working at it" Some of her first professional cooking was done at the DeWitt Nursing Home. She also worked at the Barry County Farm. Audrey Scoit, 71, said “my favor! e job was taking care of people. I was a nurse's aide and ward clerk at Pennock Hospital. I liked everything about it. I always tried to please (the patients) because they were at a disadvantage and needed TLC.” Watch next weeks Banner for the 1983Sports. PREVIEW To The Editor Believe it not, it’s true! The push for the nuclear freeze in this nation was originated by Russia. This information was uncovered by John Barron, the United States expert on Russia’s KGB. The evidence is clear on the communist plot and Russia is pouring millions and millions of dollars into a propaganda effort to keep the United States from matching its military build-up. Russia has its big groups of people sent to the U.S.A. to push the nuclear freeze movement to a head. If it wins, we’ll soon be slaves. If you have been for the freeze, see it now as it really is and be against it. Write your senators and congressmen today urging them to vote against a freeze. Save our beloved nation’s freedom. America is counting on you. Don’t be misguided by the big national groups that are for a freeze. They need to open their eyes to the truth about this matter before it’s too late. Merle Sisson Lake Odessa Audrey Scott department there. I had wonderful girls selling for me on the floor. I never wanted them to call be boss. We were one family together." 1 ★ Previews ★Pictures ★ Fall Sports Excitement The fall sports season is poised to begin, and the Hastings Banner is again ready to cover all the action. The Sept. 7 issue of the Banner will contain previews and schedules of all Barry County football and girls basketball teams as well as all the other Saxon fall sports teams including golf, cross country and tennis. Don't let the fall season start without reading the preview in the Sept. 7 Hastings Banner. �The Hostings Banner— Thursday. September 1, 1983. page 3 Social. . what’s cookin' by Elaine Gilbert This week, featuring... Linda Davis McGinnis-Berry united in marriage Stanton-Funk united in marriage Logan-Day exchange wedding vows Mecbele Lea Stanton and Matthew Paul Funk were united in Holy matrimony on April 15, 1983 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Pastor Wesley Smith performed the double ring ceremony in the presence of 350 guests. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Stanton of Middleville and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Funk of Delton. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white satin and chantilly lace with a Queen Anne neckline and a chapel* length train. She carried a bouquet of white roses and baby's breath. Maid of honor was Miss Teresa Kooiman, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Miss Kimberly Stanton, sister of the bride, Miss Cheryl Dehn, cousin of the bride, and Miss Mary Funk, sister of the groom. Flowergirl was Miss Angela Kimber, cousin of the groom. All wore matching floor-length gowns of light blue taffeta. The bridesmaids carried bouquets of white daisies and miniature blue carnations. The flowergirl carried a basket of rose petals. Best man was Mr. Wilbur Foote, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Mr. Scott Finkoeiner, friend of the groom, Mr. Craig Funk brother of the groom, and Bill Foote, friend of the groom. Ushers were Mr. Joel Funk, Mr. Steve Berg, Mr. Scott Miller, and Mr. Jean Castelein. Vocalists for the wedding were Mrs. Carolyn Berg and Mr. Clarke Holtsberry. Pianist was David Ledbetter and Mrs. Phyllis Smith was organist Serving as host and hostess were Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Berg, aunt and uncle of the groom. Assisting the bride before the ceremony was Mrs. Sharon Chase, aunt of the bride. After the wedding, a reception was held in the church fellowship hall. Serving the cake were Mrs. Clarabelle Downing, Mrs. Marabelle Yarger and Mrs. Penny Cogswell, aunts of the bride. Attending the punch bowl was Miss Martha Funk, sister of the groom. Miss Denise Enyart was in charge of the guest book. Mrs. Tai Cooper, Miss Debra Noffke and Miss Joyce McCormick took care of the gift room. The couple are now making their home in Kentwood. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ron Funk at the Multenhurst Chib House, Delton. Jennifer Lyn Logan of Cary, N.C. and Benjamin Gordan Day, Jr. of New Port News, Va., were united in marriage July 23 at the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Willard Curtis officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Logan of Cary and the grand­ daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. G. Logan of Hastings and Mrs. Elsa (Jordan) Taylor of Battle Creek. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin G. Day, Sr. of Beaufort, N.C. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of bridal satin with lace overlay, featuring Queen Anne neckline, fulllength sleeves and peplum. The fingertip veil of silk was trimmed with embroidered lace. Julie Logan, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridemaids were Carrie Day Belle, sister of the groom, and Jeanine Logan, sister of the bride. The best man was Benjamin Day, Sr., father of the groom. Ushers were Daniel Logan II, brother of the bride, and Lawrence Jordan, Jr., uncle of the bride. The flower girl was Lindy Knickerbacher and the ringbearer was Adam Edgell. Lawrence Jordan, Jr. was the soloist. Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Sharp were the master and mistress of ceremonies. After a reception at the home of the bride's aunt and imcle, Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Hall, the couple left on a wedding trip to the Outer Banks, N.C. The groom’s parents hosted a reception for the couple on July 30 at their home in Beaufort, N.C. The couple will make their home in Newport News, Va., where the groom is the in the apprentice program of Newport News Dry Dock and Ship Building Yard. Melinda McGinnis, formerly of Hastings, pledged marriage vows to Tommy Berry, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Berry of Dumas, Ark. on July 22, 1983 at First Assembly of God in Dumas. Rev. W. L. McGinnis, father of the bride, performed the ceremony and was assisted by the father of the groom. Maid of honor was Jill Lenz of Hastings and the bridesmaids were Brenda McGaffick of Plainwell, Holly Short of Meridian Miss, and Amelia Boney of Dumas, sister of the groom. The newlyweds are at home at 13 Jack Dante Drive in Dumas, Ark. 71639. A busy wife and mother of two pre-school children, Linda Davis of Hastings takes a lot of pride in her home and family. “I love to cook and bake breads, pies, cakes, and cookies,” Linda said. She calls herself a “homebody" who en­ joys “ciiring for my home and kids." Born in Texas, Linda was raised in Missouri and graduated from Moberly Senior High in that state. She and her husband, Scott, have lived in Hastings about three years. Scott recently had the honor of being named an “Out­ standing Young Man of America" through the national outstanding young men of America program. Scott is a part-time minister at the Hastings Christian Church on Woodlawn in Hastings and also is a manager at the local McDonalds. It was the McDonald's job that hired the family to move here because a former manager was a friend from their college days. Both Linda and Scott are graduates of Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly. She earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree there in education coun­ seling. The couple's children are Megan, 4, and Jared, 18 months. When she’s not taking care of her own children, Linda can be found on Sundays teaching a Sunday School class of preschoolers. Teaching Sunday School is an activity she has continued since her high school and college days. Linda also enjoys playing piano and doing cross-stitch. Her first cross-stitch projects were cute decorative jar lids for Christmas presents. Since then, she’s advanced to doing wall pictures, even a detailed 8 by 10-inch picture with a shadow box effect She says she enjoys cross-stitch “because it* s not complicated and I can put it down and pick it up whenever I want. Linda also crochets sometimes. She likes bike riding too. Family activities indule walking and going on outings to the park and lake. Sign language is one of her skills. She and her husband share that interest He teaches sign language. On the homefront, a big summer project is gardening. Linda freezes com and beans, cans tomatoes and makes applesauce. Her interest in good fooefe has resulted in joining the New Life Food Co-Op where she serves as co-op coordinator. Meetings are held at the Hastings Christian Church and membership is open to. all. “I like working ovith the food coop,” said Linda. “It’s something I can do at home, so it works out well for me." When asked about a favorite recipe, she said, one for oven baked carmel corn rates at the top. Linda said she found the recipe in an issue of the Missouri Ruralist. “My mom had always bought carmel corn for my dad and I Behnkes to celebrate 60th anniversary Bev and Merritt Pierce of Battle Creek are pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Pam Pierce, to Brian Ferris. Marriage Licenses Roland Eckhart, Delton, 24 and Laura Huffman, Delton 18. Willard Steinhaus, Dowling, 68 and Mrion Bonner, Augusta, 67. Derek Humphreys, Grand Rapids, 23 and Renee Maurer, Plainwell, 20. Daniel Wenger, Middleville. 22 and Anne Bryans, Middleville, 20. Michael Hynes, Springfield. 36 and Norma Segur, Hastings, 31. Brian Ferris, Battle Creek, 20 and Pammy Pierce. Rattle Creek. 18. Steven Auton, Hickory Comers, 23 and Debra Shook, Hickory Corners, 21. Marie France, Woodland, 23 and Michelle Brenton, Charlotte, 20. Terry Hill, Hastings, 32 and Linda HoWlin, Hastings. 26. Frederick Ellsworth, Delton, 23 and Kimberly Phillips, Delton, 21. love to collect recipes so I jotted it down when we were still living in Missouri. I made a big batch of it and it was much better than the kind you can buy. "It’s an easy recipe to make and it has been a big hit with my family. I’ve passed it (the recipe) along to several people up here. “It's nice to have around at holiday time and it keeps well in a plastic container.” Linda also notes that she uses a wooden spoon to mix the batch and also uses cookie sheets to bake it instead of a roasting pan as the recipe indicates. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Behnke of Lake Odessa will be celebrating their 60th wedding an­ niversary a few months early at a family gathering Sunday, Sept. 4 at the Deer Run Country Club in Saranac. Carl and the former Elsie Weidenfeller were married Jan. 17, 1924 at St Mary's Church in Grand Rapids. The couple has three children: Robert Behnke of Wheaton, Ill; Elaine Johnson of Lake Odessa, and Marjorie Vens on of Lake Odessa. There are nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The Behnkes have been active in husband­ wife people-helping-people projects since 1943. They’ve been primarily interested in brightening the lives of crippled and han­ dicapped children in a four-state area. Countless thoieands of children have been made happier with the 100-plus doll houses that have been built by Behnke and donated to child care institutions throughout the area. Mrs. Behnke has played a key role in helping to decorate the doll houses. In addition, she has restored a carload of dolls and made numerous doll clothes to bring happiness to disadvantaged children. Mr. and Mrs. Behnke have had the honor of being congratulated for this type of volunteer work by four Popes. Their most recent commendation from the Vatican came this year from Pope John Paul who sent them an autographed photo, rosaries, and a personal letter. If you see NEWS IN THE MAKING, call the HASTINGS BANNER and let us know... 948-8051 Gordon Sheldon and Jeralee Barnum were married Aug. 23, 1958 at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. To ceK. rate the occasion, they were honored with a brunch at Win Schulers of Marshall, given by their chilcfren: Kim and Doug Peck, Jim, Mark and Mike Sheldon. Also in attendance was Jeralee-s mother, Thelma Barnum. Gurys to celebrate 50th anniversary Rev. Cannon Don and Lucille Gury will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house reception Sunday, Sept 11, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the King Church in Portage. The party is being hosted by their son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Donald (Donna Lou) Traver of Florida and Mr. and Mrs. David Gury of California. Rev. Gury was the rector of the Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church from 1937 to 1969, when they moved to their home in Portage. While in Hastings, Rev. Gury was active on the Youth Council Board, the Hastings Rotary Club, and was the main speaker at several Hastings High School graduations. In April 1969 he and Mrs. Gury were presented the Rotary's Red Rose Citation for their contributions to the Hastings com­ munity over the years. In May 1989 he was presented the Kiwanis International Distinguished Service Award by the local club. Their address is 321 Conneticut Dr., Portage, Mi 49081. Sinclairs to observe 50th anniversary .Sophomore James Lauderdale of Delton is among the upperclass students whose scholarships to attend Alma College have been renewed for the 1983-84 academic year. Alma's Renewal Scholarships are awarded to students showing intellectual promise and outstanding academic achievement. James, the son of James and JoAnn Lauderdale of 3899 West Cloverdale Rd., is a 1982 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School. Registration for up­ perclass students attending Alma’s Fall Tenn is Sept. 6. Fall Term begins Sept. 7 and ends Dec. 16. Walter and Verdie Sinclair, of 1990 Bedford! Rd., Hastings, are being honored at an open house Sept. 11 2 to 5 p.m., at the Union Hall on Woodlawn Ave. AU friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend. Walter Sinclair and Verdie Crowley were married Sept. 9, 1933 at the Methodist Parsonage by the Rev. Dewey. Mr. Sinclair retired from Bradford Whites after 20 years employment. The couple have lived at their present address for over 30 years The Sinclairs have five daughters; Mrs. Charles (Pat) Crans of Watervliet, Mrs. Ken (Sally) Kent of Hastings, Ms. Karen Camp­ bell of St. Johns. Mrs. Omar (Judy) Cooper from Hastings and the late Mrs. Herb (Jerry) Baum. They have 14 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The only gifts the couple request is your presence to help celebrate their golden moment. Hastings student graduates A Hastings student has graduated from the Center for Humanistic Studies in Detroit. Bonnie Swadiing, daughter of Mrs. Emma Swadling, 611 W. Clinton, received a masters degree in clinical and humanistic psychology. Oven Baked Carmel Com Ingredients: i-cup margarine (or use %cup margarine and >4-cup buter); 2-cups brown sugar; %-cup light or dark com syrup; 1-teaspoon salt; ‘^-teaspoon baking soda; 1-teaspoon vanilla; 6-7 quarts of popped corn; and 1-cup of peanuts or pecans. Melt margarine (or butter combination). Stir in brown sugar, dorn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Then boil without stirring for 5-minutes. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda and vanilla. ' Placed popped corn in large roasting pan. Add nuts and mix. Gradually pour hot syrup over popped corn. Bake in 2MPdegree oven for 45-minutes. Stir every 15-minutes. Turn out on waxed paper. MEDICAL DOCTORS & GROUPS Delton student gets Alma scholarship Sheldons to observe 25th anniversary Pierce-Ferris engagement told Linda Davis of Hastings stirs soma of the ingredients for her oven baked cannel caorn. The recipe is a big hit with her family. Ceremonies were held at the Unitarian Church of Birmingham on Aug. 22. Ms. Swadling is currently employed as a psychologist at the Feminist Therapy Center of Oak Park. She is a 1968 graduate of Hastings High School. Call.. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners of Reminder & Bonner) I (616) 945-9554 Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you’d like to discuss our unique program. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, September 1, 1983, Page 4 Lester H. Sonneville rtes Keith Milo Herrick MiloC. Shaw WYOMING ■ Mr. Keith Milo Herrick, 63, of 4681 Joliet S.W., died Friday, Aug. 26. 1983, at Barry County Medical Care Facility. He was born on Feb. 11, 1920 in Grand Rapids, the son of Wilmot R. and Hattie B. (Sturpevant) Herrick. He graduated from Grand Valley High School in 1937. He was employed by Lumber Company in Grandville and was a fireman for the Slate of Michigan. Mr. Herrick is survived by three brothers, Howard of Allendale, Kenneth of Wyoming, and Douglas of Sacramento, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Lowe of Misick; and nine nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Monday, Aug. 29 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Shelby. Arrangements were by Girrbach Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. MIDDLEVILLE - Milo C. Shaw, 89, or Middleville, died early Monday morning, Aug. 29,1983 at Kent Community Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born July 19, 1894 in Yankee Springs Township, the son of Omer and Ada (Chatfield) Shaw. He married Julia M. Moyer oh October 30, 1942. He was a farmer and a businessman. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and attended the Middleville United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Julia M.; one sister, Mrs. Charles (Donna Lorraine) Cox of Middleville; one raster in law, Mrs. Clarence (Bernice) Shaw of Nashville; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Shaw and a sister Ina Smith. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 31, from the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Rev. Floyd Nagel will officiate with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kent Community Hospital Guilds. Katherine Nichols HASTINGS - Mr. Lester H. Sonneville, es of 564 N. Airport Rd., Hastings, died Thur­ sday, Aug. 25, at Pennock Hospital where he had been a patient for six days. He was born February 9, 1895 in Barry Township, the son of Cornelius and Edith (Hine) Sonneville. He married Amy Kenyon on January 1, 1918 in Hope Township. She died Sept. 9,1966. He had lived and farmed on the family farm on Lammers Rd. for over 75 years, and moved to his Airport Rd. address ten years ago. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Lorraine) Manning of Hastings and Mrs. Dale (Loma) Larabee of Delton; seven grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and onegreatgreatgrandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Andy (Helen) Anderson of Kalamazoo and Mrs. Gilbert (Eva) Hummeil of Burlington; one brother. Merle Sonneville of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27. from the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Pastor Brent Branham officiated with burial in Cedar Creek Cemetery. NASHVILLE - Katherine Nichols. 60. formerly of Nashville, died early Saturday morning, Aug. 27, at Wildwood Acres Adult r oster Care Home at Gun Lake, where she had been a patient for six months. She ws born May 4. 1923 in Muskegon, the daughter of Herbert and Esther (Lehman) Nichols She is survived by her mother. Esther Bell of Hastings and one brother, Raymond Bell of Central, Alaska Graveside services were to be held Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. from Cedar Creek Cemetery with Pastor Donald Roscoe officiating. Arrangements were by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. ...offour choice and he ipiritualff rewarded Delton Area Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 Fid­ ler St. M-79. Pastor Thomas Voylea. Sunday Service and Sunday School, 10 a_m ; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Services, Youth 6 pm. Evening Worship 7 pm.; Wednesday mid week prayer 7 pm.; Wednewdsy caravan program 7 p.m DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. Conrer Fifer and Cedar Crevk Rd. Paul S Hoa. ll, (fetor phone 9488884. Saturday Srrvurro. Sahath Srhool 9 30 rm; Wonhip II am. Wed 7.30 p m. Bible Study and Prayer meet mg. HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH. Hwy M-66 10 mi. 8 of Nsahvdle Robert Lee Shotta. Pastor Sunday ■ 945 am.. Sunday School; 1945 a.m. Worship Service; 6 pm. Young People Meeting; 7.00 p m Evening Service; Wednesday 7.30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Hour Frew cruiurelmg aerviceon all problems Fhoue6(6758 3866 or 963-1713. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. PaMor Elmer J F«u»t On M-43 tn Delton. SrrvHr* - Warahip 10:45 a.m; Sunday Srhool 930-10:30. Evening Service 6 pm.; United Mithmlul Women every firal Thur» day. 7.30 pm.. United Methodiat Men every secund Sunday. 7.30 a_tr. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Urey. Father Kay Allen Phone 623-2490. Sunday Maas at 900 a.m. MILO H1HLE CHURCH. Corner M-43 and Milo Road. Doug Huntington Pastor. HL No 3. Boa 315A. Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 671-471)2 Sunday School 1000 a.m Worship Srrvirr ll.XX). Evening Worship 6 00 p m . Wedneaday Service 7 00 pm PF \CE UNTTED METHODIST CHURCH AT Barryville. 4 miles W of Nashville on M-79 Steven Rmd. Pastor. Worship Service 9.15 ajn.; Sunday Church Schoo! and Coffee Fellowship 1015 a m.; United Meth odmt Women let Tuesday each month. INTERLAKE BAPTIST, Delton. Ph <123-5391 Located co M-43 m Ditan Pas­ tor Rea McMurray. Ph. 343-4120. Sunday School 9:45 a m . Family Worahip 11 a.m., evening srrvKe 6 Wodnreday Bible MudyTpm I'llAIKlLVlUXUJMHi^NpY. C1HJHCH Ittr.'l S Nurria K.f. AcMm frutn Prairi<ViUr Garaga. lies. Hill Blair. Pastor Sunday School 1(1 a.m . Morning Worship 11 am; Sumin« Night 7 p.m . BihleStudy. Wednes­ day Smrse 7 p.m. ST AMHRtKE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Fiona Rd . Drllon. Fathre Ray Allen. S J. PiMlur Saturdny Ma*5 30 pm.. Sun­ day Ma— II (Ml a m. from Mrmoral Day Wiv4wivl tn Labor Day weekend, and.' 12:00 Noon the reel n( the yvur DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD. Pastor Gary Stevens. Phone t>2(-87KM Marta in Delton High Srhool LGI room. Sunday S.K.4 !l 30 am.; Worship 10*5 am. McCALLUM UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH, corner of Mullen and Ota Lake Rd Gary C. Brooks, paster Ph 8234)226 Sunday School at 9.45 am., Worship Ser­ vices at 11:00 a.m. Sunday evening rerricro at 7:00 p.m.. youth meeting, Tuesday at 7.00 p.m . Mid-reeek prayer meeting Wedneeday at 7:00 p.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND HAN FIELD UNITED METHODIST CIIURCHFX Rev Lynn Wagner officiat­ ing Phone 7583149. Country Chapel woedup I tn5 a.rn; Sunday School 9 a.nu BanMil worship 11:30 a m. COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH. Former Johnston Township Hall. Iknvlmg Jink W. Edgerton. Pastor Sunday Hi-hoal 9 45 a.m.. Warship 10:45 a m . Evening Service 6 p.m. Wednesday riming prayer 7pm 3T. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor A mia•ion of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday Maas 6:«) p.m Sunday Mau 9 30 am UNITED MhTIKiUlST CHURCH of NadiViHr Phone 8*124719 Corner Wadi ingUMi and Stale Leonard F. Putnam, Pa* lor. .Service* Sunday 9.45 a.m Morning Worship. 10.45 a.m Fellowship. 11 a.m. Church School for all agro 6:30 pm. U.M.Y.F Jr. Hi and U.M.Y.F. Sr. Hi; Bibb Hour ■ all agro. 1st Wednesday 7.30 pm. each month. United Methodist Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Wadiingtnn. Nashville Rev J. G Boomer. Sun­ day School IMS a m; Sunday Worship 11.00 am.; Ev-.-mng Service 6 00 p.m.; Bible Prsyre Wednesday 7.00 p.m. NASHVllXE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillips St Pastor Lester Ik-Groot. 8529H0K or 852 9025 Aswslant P«.tor Don Roscoe. 852-9H0H. Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45; Sunday Worship 11 am.; Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wed­ nesday night Bible Study 7 p m Bus Ministry - Call Don Rrwcoe 852-9228 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Clov­ erdale Rd.. 5 miles sooth of Nashville. '■» mile east of M456 l*a>lor Marvin Potter. Phone 852-0861. Sunday Servicro, Sunday School 10 a.m ; Morning Servicro 11 am.; Evening Service 0 p.m.; Cottage Prayvr meeting 7:30 p m Wednesday Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN, corner of Barnum Rd and M-66 Woodland Pastor George Spam Phone 387-2741. 945 am Worship; 11 am. Sunday School; Wedneeday Prayer 8 pm.; W M.A 2nd Wed­ nesday each month. Adult C.E. 2nd Satur­ day each month. 8 p.m. WOODGROVE PARISH. Coau Grove. Rev. Pamela Owens. Pastor Phone 3674137. Sunday church arhool 9:30 a.m.. Worship aervice 1945 a m., choir 6 p.m. youth fellowship 7:30 p.m Holy Corur.u.1ion first Sunday of each month Women's Fellowship first Thursday nt each month at 10 am. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS RECALL PHARMACY Complate Prgtcription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hostingg and Lake Odmssa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your Ufa. Home. Business ana Car EW. BUSS COMPANY - A GuH -f- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Mwnbar F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" • 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan Wren Funeral Home . Walnut & S. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan WOODLAND UNITED MEHIODIST CHURCH. Rev CooaUnce Heffelfinger Phone 367-3961. 9.15 a m Worship Ser­ vice; 1930 a.m. Sunday School; 7:30 p.m. Wrdnroday UMYF. Welcome FAITH BIBLE CHURCH, 7465 N. Wood land Rd.. Lake Odeaaa. Pastor Richard Seosink. Churrh phone 367-4621 Pastor's phone 374-8938 Sunday ■ Morning Worship 10 00 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 am.; evening service 7.00 p.m. Wednoaday • Bible Study 7 00 p.m. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Veta Rd.. Woodland. Timothy Rolhfuas. Pastor Sun­ day school every Sunday at 915. Sunday worship 19.30. Coffee fellowship following Sunday worship on 2nd and 4th Sundays each month. Lutheran Brotherhood meets 1st Sunday. 7 JO p.m. Luu.er League meets 2nd Sunday, 6.30 pm. STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST CHURCH, William Blakaata. poator. Ph. 367-7191. Sunday School at 1900 am.. Wonhip aervice 11 a.m., evening vranship at 7 p.m.. mid-week Bible study, Thursday at 7.-00 p m. Everyone welcome Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 106 Cherry St Paaloritav. .Jerry Drummond. Phone 7655134. 1000 a.m hunday School. 1100 a.m Morning Worship; Evening Worship 7-00 p.m. Wednesday evening prayer meet­ ing at Y.C.W. Club's 7:00 pm "A Grow­ ing Church For Coming Lord." Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, aimer of Broadway and Centre St Fr. Shel­ don Harbnch. Ijocum Tenena. Servicro Sun­ day. Maae and Church School 10 a m. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings Leonard Da via. Pastor Ph 948-2256 or 945-9429. Sunday Sunday School 945 a.m.. Wonhip 11 a.m.. Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m. Nuirery for all servicro Wedneadar CYC 6:45 p m., prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Haatinga, Michigan 9488004. Kenneth W. Gamer. Paator. Sunday Ser view. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Wonhip 1100 am. Evening Wonhip 6 P-m. Wodnaaday Family N^ht Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Sacred Sounds Fehaaraal 8:30 p.m. Sunday morning ser­ vice broadcast WBCH ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. Satur­ day Maas 4:30 p.m; Sunday Mi wee 8 a.m. and 11 tn. Confessions Saturday, 4:00 4:30 p.m. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METH ODIST, 3185 N Broadway Rev Constance Heffrlfingrr. Pastor. Ph 367-3961. Church School 9:30. Worship Service 11 s.m; Senior MYF 7 p m . Tliuraday evening start­ ing at 7 p.m. Choir. U.M. Women; Welcome Circle third Wedneaday of month. 1 pm GALILEAN BAPTIST. 108th St and N. Freeport Rd. Phone 94*-5704. 10 am. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Wonhip; 7 p.m Evening Service; Wednenday Prayer Meeting 7.30 p.m. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway Rev. David D. Garrett Phone 9482229 Parsonage. 94531'35 Church. Where a Christian experience makes you a member. 9:45 - .m. Sunday School. 1945 am. Worship Service; 7 p.m Fellowship Worship; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M-50 North of Freeport al the Kent-kmia County lane. Rev. Willis Stehman. Church School 10 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m. ST MATTHIAS ANGUCAN CHURCH on McCann Rd in Irving. Sunday Morning Prayer at 1030. Holy Communion at 11:00 The R' Rev. William 0. Lewis, Rector. Middleville Area BOWENS MUXS CHAPEL. 10 a.m Morning Services. 11:15 Sunday School These are claaers for all. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORM ED. 708 W Main Street Wonhip 10 a.m.; Sunday School 11:16 am.; Evening Wor­ ship 6 pm. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAITLST CHURCH. Hwy. M-37, just north of Mid­ dleville. 795-9726. Rev. Wesley Smith. Pastor. Mark J. Highman. Pastor of Youth and Education. Sunday School 945 am.; Morning Wonhip 11 a m.; Evening Service NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Russell St Rev Gary Fmkbeiner Phene 795-7429. Sunday Warship Servin 10 s m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bihle Study 7:30 pm PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 al Parmelee Rood. Middleville. Rev. Wsynr Kiel. Pastor. Phone 891-1585. Rev. Charlee Doornboa. Assistant Pastor Phone 7953466. Fust Service 9 am.; Church School 10.15 am.: Second Service 11:15 am.; Evening Celebration 6 p m. ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor. Phone 7922889 Sunday Maas 11 a m. OrangevilleGun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGE VILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd.. 2 miles so-Uh of Gun Lake. Jkv. Dan Bowman. Pastor Larry Tonga le. Sunday School Supt Sunday Srhool S-.45 am.; Church Services 11 a m . 6 p.m Evening Servicro. Wednes­ day 6 30 p.m. S.O.C.K. 3 thru 6 grades. 7 p.m Adult Prsyrr and Bible Study Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore. Call 6645413 for pickup. MARTIN REFROMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Drive-in. walk-in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev. Marvin Mtvier. Pastor. Worship Services 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m ST CYRIL « METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 7922889 Saturday Maas 5 p.m.; Sunday Mam 9 a.m. DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH Doster Road near Pine Lake Rev John F. Padgett Paatoe. Sunday Worship 9.30 a m. and 6 pm. Sunday School 11 am.; Youth Choir mr«ueach Monday 6:30pm ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Maaa Ham. Church School 9 a.m.. Family Eurhann 10 a.m Nursery 10a.m ; Midweek eervicro is announced Father Kurt Fish, vicas 6(>44345 THE NOTE OF PRALSE (The New Note) 1222*1 Chief Noonday Rd . Gun Lake area Sunday Worship 10 a.m . Tuesday gospel aMicvrt 7pm. Saturday Bible study 7 p m. 3rd Friday of Month Youth Concert 7pm Phone 795-7808 HARVEST CHURCH on M-43 five miles south of Hastings. Pastor Larry Silverman. Aasoc Pastor Allan Welch Ph 9488024 Service times: Tuesday night (pnyer. praise, and worship) al 7 p.m. Thursday night (leaching service) at 7 pm.. Sunday 930 •m Sunday School for all ages. 10.30 a m morning worship. 6 p.m. evening wor­ ship "Words of Truth" radio broadcast daily at 2 pm. oo WDF? FM (95 3) also on WMAX-AM (14 80) at 3:15 p.m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Boltwood and East Stale Road. 9489121. Rev. Donald L Brail. Pastor. Sunday School 1900 a m Worship Ser­ vice 11:00 a.m Evening Service 6:00 p.m Prayer Meeting 7 00 p.m. Wednesday HA' NGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Slate Road Pastor J.T Crawmer. Phone 9452285. Sunday School 945 am.; Worship 11:00 am.; Evening Service 6 p.m., Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m. VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Gosfiel). 1715 Carlton Center Rd Sunday mrming aervice, praiae and hymna. 1930 am.; Evening rerviees, evangelistic, 7.30' p.m_; Sunday Youth Meeting 6.00 pm.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Meet­ ing at 7:30 pm. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 miles E on M 79. Steven Reid. Pastor Sunday Church School 10.30 am; Worship Service 11J0 a m. United Meth­ odist Women - 1st Wednesday each moi th HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 102 E Woodlawn Ave. Minuter Scott Davia Sunday Worship 9 30 a m Fellowship 1930 to 11 DO a m Bible School UOOam to 12.00 noon Wednesday: Bible Study and Fellowship 7:30 to 8.30 pm. Phone 9452076 BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 am.; Worship Service 11 am., Prayer Service Thursday 7 p.m CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTERDAY SAINTS Meeting st 502 E Bond Sunday. Sacrament meeting 9.00 a.m.; Sunday School 1000 a m Branch President David McMorugle Phone 1-6989M9 or 945-4154. NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH CORNER OF Woodschool and Wing Rds Pastor Mark Wade. 5519 Buehler Rd Phone 765-8287. Sunday School 10 a m , Worship 11 a m.; Evening Service 7 p m . Prayer Service Wednesday 7 p.m.. Nursery provided for all services FIRST UNTTED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green St, Hastings, MI 49068 (616) 9459574 Dr Myron K. Wilbanui Minister Sunday. Sept 4 - 930 a.m. Wonhip. “The Big Chicken Loves the Pecking Order" Scrip­ ture Proverbs 35:67. Hebrews 13:1*8, Luks 14:1.7-14. 1930 am Coffee Fellowship. 1030 am Radio Broadcast. WBCH, Monday. Sept. 5 • Labor Day Tuesday. Sept 6 ■ 7:00 p.m Trustee Board Meeting. Wednesday. Sept. 7 - 6 30 p.m Handbell Choir rehearsal. Thursday. Sept. 8 ■ 6:45 p m Choir rrhearssl A nursery u provid sd for babies through kindergarten GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St. Pastor Michael Anton Ph 9459414 Sunday. July 1(1 8 im Worship (early arrvicvt 9 15 a m. Church Srhool. all agro 1(100 Worship. Church Council After WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W. Suite Rd (Old Algonquin School) Pastor Jiff Arnett, phone home. 9482792. church 948-2549 Sunday Sunday School 10 a m.. Worship 10 45 a m . evening ser­ vices 6 30 p m ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CHURCH. 2625 Airport Rd . Dick Taggart. Pastor Church pbo>re 9488482 Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 in; Junior Church 11 a.m.; Evening Wonhip 7 p.m.; Nursery for all services BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North Michigan J. David Walker. Minister 9452938. Sunday Ser­ vices '.0 am.; Bible Study U ■ m Evening Servicro 6 p.m. Wednesday evening Bible study 7 p.m. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Manhall St.. Hastings. Rev. Marvin Sickmiller. Phone 9458197. Ssrvkro Sunday School 1000 sm Morning Worship 11:00 a n. Sunday and evening rerviees 7:"0 p.n Wednesday mid-week prayer meeting 730 p m PLEASANT VAILEY UNITED BRETH­ REN IN CHRIST. M-50 at Bell Rd Rev Don Palmer. 10 am Worship Service; 11 a.m. Sunday School G JO Evening Service. 7:30 Wednesday Pnyer Service. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd. Ruaaell A. Sarver. Pastor. Phone 9459224. Wonhip aervice 1930 a.m.. evening aervn 6 pm.. classni for all agro Tuesday. Ctttagf Prvyec Meeting 7:00 p.m HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENT­ IST. 904 Terry lane. Phone 145-8884. Sat­ urday asrvirea; Sabbath Scbod 9.30 a.m.; Worship II in.; Tuesday • hbtr Study and Prayer Matting 73(> p m HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Jack Bartholomew poster, phone 9454995 Robert Fuller, choir director Sunday schedule 930 Fellow­ ship and coffee. 9:55 Snrday School. 11:09 Morning Worship. 6 00 Youth Meetings. 7.00 Evening Worship. Nursery for all rervicro. transportation provided tn and from morning servicro Prayer meeting. 7 p m Wednesday. HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAHS WITNESSES. 220 Went Colfas St Bible Lecture 9:30 am; Watchtower Study 1945 a m.; Tuesday - Congregation Bible Study 8 p.m. Thursday - Theocratic School 7:30. Sesviee meeting 8 30 FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH. 502 East Grand St Mark J. Highman. Pastor. Ph. 9482828. Sunday School. 10 a.m.; morn­ ing worship and children's church. 11 a.m.; youth meetings. 6 p.m ; evening worship, 8 p.m.; Thursday prayer rrreting 7 p.m.; Thursday teen rltrees and Primary Adven­ tures 7 p.m. Nursery provided far all aervicro We welcome all' FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURGL Has* tings. Michigan. Willard H. Curtis. Minis­ ter. Eileen Higbee, Dir. ChriMian Ed. Sun­ day. Sept 4 • Morning Worship 930. Nur­ sery provided. Brosdoret of thia tervxw over WBCH-AM and FM. 930 Church School Claaaae for First grade and below. Tuesday 7:30 - Circle 7 meets in the lounge. Will review the book. Christy. Wednesday ■ 9.15 Circle 2 meets in the lounge. 930 Circle 1 meets at the borne of Katie Wool 12 00 Circle 3. luncheon meeting at the home of Lucy Ketchum. 1:00 Circle 4 meets at the home of Florence WiswelL 7:30 Circle 5 assets st the home of Jean Maiaenbnch. Saturday 7 p.m. Hastings Area Ministerial Anodatioo presents a preview showing of the film. "The Prodigal* at Central Audit­ orium NASHVILLE - Mr. Earl (Spike) Eaton, 94, of 5321 E. Quimby Rd., Nashville died Friday, Aug. 26. at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Mr. Eaton was born November 19. 1888, in Baltimore Township. Barry County, the son of Albert and Cornelia (Howe) Eaton. He attended Striker School and married Alice Golden on October 1. 1923. He was employed for over 25 years by Hastings Mfg. Co., and retired in 1949. He was a veteran of World War One having served in the Army. They had lived at their present address for almost 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Alice; eight daughters, Mrs. John (Josephine) Brown of Bellevue. Mrs. Lawrence (Julia) Hook, Mrs. Carol Jean Wright, and Mrs. Leo (Sally) Peake, all of Nashville. Mrs. Tom (Eva) Bradley of Albion. Mrs. Dora Poyer of Ovid, Mrs. Wayne < Alice) Allen of Freeport, Mrs. Ronald (Patricia) Masunas of Grand Rapids, five sons. Harley Eaton of Ver­ montville. Maurice (Ike) Eaton of Hastings, Arnold Eaton of Nashville, James Eaton of Eaton Rapids, and Steven Eaton of Charlotte; 51 grandchildren and 52 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sons. Earl. William, and Keith Eaton Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday. Aug. 29, from the Peace United Methodist Church. Rev. Steven Reid of­ ficiated with burial in Berryville Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home. Out-of-state contractors paint state highway lines ATTEND SERVICES CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Campground Rd . 8 mi. S. Pouter. Brent Branham Phone 82 l XM5 Sunday School al 10 am. War ►hip 11 a.m. Evening Servwa at 7 p.m.; Youth meet Sunday 6 p.m.. Wad Prayer HiMe7p.m Earl (Spike) Eaton_______ REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS. S Jefferson at Walnut. Kenneth Colburn. Pastor Home 6988r>67. Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship 11 a_m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broadway. Rev James Hilgeodorf. Pastor. Sunday Servicro: 9.45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. 6:00 pm. Evening Service. Wedneaday: 700 p.m. Services for Adulta. Teens and Children. Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Vender Road. 1 Mile south of M-50 between Darby and Nuh Roods. Paster Bill Stevens. Phone 603-2315. 10 a m. Sunday School; 11 s_m. Morning Worship; 7 p m. Sunday evening worship. 7.30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service. ST EDWARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odeaaa. Rev. Louis Badone, Adminis­ trator. 374-8274 or 374-7406. Saturday Masa 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Maaaea 8 and 10. WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, just off M-66 N. of M-5O m Village of Wood­ bury. Paarnr Duam? Walter Phone 374 -7251 Worship service 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School 10:45 a.m ; Youth Fellowship Wednesday 7 pm.; Bible Study and Prayer Service Wednesday? p.m CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner of 1st and 2nd Ave.. Lake Odnsa. Pastor George Spraa. Phoor 374-8756. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School • 10:00 am Evening Service • 730 p.m. Wedneaday Evening Prayer Meeting 7:30 p m. LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST. Hwy MJiO. W mile W of M-66. Lake Odeaaa Rev. Jamaa Hulett. Pastor. Worship d.30 and 11 a m.; Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST. 912 Fourth Ave. Rev. Stephan Kaller. !'h 3748861. Church School 9.45 a m., Worship Servicro 8:30 and 11 a.m. Coffee Hour 12 LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Pastor Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555. Aeroea from the high school. 7180 Vetta Rd.. M-50 Sunday School 10 00 a.m.. Worship Service 11:00 a.m Evening Service 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 pm. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 620 Stxlh Ave. Rev Ben Ridder. Ph. 374-8607. 9.30 a m. Coffee Hour. 9.45 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Worship Service. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Ave IL*v Randall Kohls. Ph 374* 8753. Worship Hour 9.30 s.m.. Fellowship Hour 10:30 a.m . Church School 11 a.m. Hickory Corners HICKORY’ CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phil Perkin*. Pastor 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Worship; Junior Church Nursery. 7 p m Worship. Wednes­ day 730 p.m Family Night Missionary Society second Friday. 7 p.m. Potluck FAITH REMINDS US TO LOVE AND HONOR OUR A backlog of pavement marking jobs has forced the Michigan Department of Tran­ sportation to hire out-of-state contractors to paint pavement markings on state highways. The practice has raised the eyebrows of some Barry County residents, and their legislators. Sen. Robert Welborn wrote the D.O.T. a month ago and asked "Why do we have a painting contractor from Florida when there are so many people out of work here in Michigan?” The department reponded that the Florida contractor which has marked M-66 and M-37 was the low bidder on two projects totalling 167,000. “This kind of work requires specialized equipment and since the D.O.T., the counties and the cities did their own pavement marking, there are not too many state contractors in the field.” The letter states that the bulk of the work which D.O.T. places under contract is financed with federal aid. "Federal law...strictly prohibits trade barriers bet­ ween states; therefore any restrictions imposed to outstate constractors would cause the federal government to refuse federal aid for the projects.” The letter states that according to the Michigan Raod Bia Iders Assoc., “our largest contractors do approximately 20 percent of their business in other states, and Florida is one of them. “If restrictions are imposed by other states as retaliation to Michigan, (Michigan contractors) may move out of state as they cannot survive without out-of-state work." “I still doubt their logic.” said Welborn. "If they (the D.O.T.) contracts out of state, they’ll still have to cough up jobs.” Welborn says the D.O.T. "still bears watching...Their past performance has not been all that good." “It’s a question of making optimum use of the equipment," says Max Clyde, the D.O.T.’s assistant deputy director of high­ ways. "We have had an unusally large painting program." Clyde says there has also been a large federal pavement marking program for several years which the D.O.T. has not been able to handle. Rep. Robert Bender said this is the first year the highway department has let bids for pavement marking. Bender said that Gov. James Blanchard’s current hiring freeze for government work has caused the D.O.T. to bid out work. "It sounds like the bidding process was followed...from a bidding standpoint, there are no questions," said Bender. Bender said the state let bids on nine pavement marking projects statewide, and that four of the projects went to out-of-state contractors. Pomona Grange to meet Sept. 7 Barry County Pomona Grange will meet Wednesday evening, September 7, at the Carlton Grange Hall at 7:00 p.m. for a potluck supper. Meeting following at 8:00 p.m. Film series planned at Grace Lutheran starting September 11 "Focus On The Family’”, the nationally known film series featuring Dr. James Dobson, will be shown at Grace Lutheran Church, in Hastings starting Sunday, Sept. 11. Couples now married, those preparing for marriage, and parents are especially in­ vited. Any adult interested is also welcome. Dr. Dobson has become well known thru several books and curriculum materials, as well as radio and TV. A teacher of pediatrics in the medical school at Southern Cal and on the attending staff of the Los Angles Children’s Hospital, Dr. Dobson is a Christian layman devoting time and energy to equipping couples and parents for a higher quality of material and family life. The series consists of seven films: ‘the Strong-Willed Child”; "Shaping the Will Without Breaking the Spirit”; “Christian Fathering"; "Preparing for Adolecence: The Origins of Self-Doubt”; "Preparing for Adolescence: Peer Pressure and Sexuality”; “What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women - The Lonely Housewife”; "What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women - Monay, Sex, ad Children". “Focus Or. The Family” continues thru Oct. 23. Each Sunday film starts at 6:30 p.m. For those who wish to stay, a discussion period will follow each showing. There is no charge. The members of Grace Lutheran Church at 239 E. North SL invite and welcome you. Any questions, call the church at 945-9415. If you cannot attend the whole series, fed free to attend as you can. Hastings woman receives degree from WMU Marla J. (Wellman) Miles, of 360 N. Air­ port Rd., Hastings, has received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Western Michigan University. The graduation ceremony was Friday, Aug. 19, at Waldo Stadium on the WMU campus. Her graduation ends a seven-year pursuit of her degree. Marla started at Kellogg Community College in 1976, tranfered to Western in 1978, and took a two-year break from her studies in 1979 until her youngest daughter had started school. Marla majored in accounting and main­ tained a 3.52 overall grade point average. She was acceptedas a member of Beta Alpha Psi, a national accounting fraternity, whose members are chosen for their scholastic excdlence. She also tutored other students in accounting. Marla is now attending the Becker CPA Review Course in preparation for taking the CPA licensing exam in November. She is seeking work in the field of public ac­ counting. Marla (Wellman) Miles, shown here with hei daughters, recently graduated from Western-Michigan University, completing a seven-year quest. GRANDPARENTS remarkable trait of our young people is their apparent inability to realize that they will not stay young forever. This has resulted in the "generation gap", with the belief that the elderly are hopelessly out of touch with reality. Indeed, AMERICAN COUNTRY spending time with their grandparents is often re­ garded as a painful duty; and this is a real tragedy, because their attitude prevents both young and old fiom gaining a better understanding and a greater tolerance of each other’s generation. However, families who attend their House of Worship togeth­ er have a good chance of correcting this, because every faith commands respect for the elders. When your children learn that with only one alternative we will all be old some day, they will treat their grandparents with dll the love and reverence due them; seeing their own future in the process. WITH BOB KINGSLEY WBCH-AM Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 noon �The Hostings Banner— Hastings enjoys its annual SummerFest „ k,p* *• n«'lnB» 300 ’oll»r Bed Derby above board. They are (from left) Jim Brown. Joon Foster, Mark Anderson, and Jeri Kuzava. ceremonto*Tnr*K^ J* Tho™ppl’*«,IIW Development Co. was the master of ceremonial for the SummerFest Bed Race, eventually won by Hastings Citv Bonk Thera were ten entries in the race that also included judging for the Best Movie ^X’Mc°^i?«rry M<d‘Cal FOCi,ity $ ‘’Wi“ard °f °"d won by McDonald s. To give bod race competitors a rest, organizers had a "Beer Run" which pitted two four-member teams from The County Seat (shown hero) and the Elks Club. The contest consisted of filling a tray of glosses with beer, then carrying It In relays to the finish line. Horry Adrounie (left) gives the winning team (from left) Renoe Feldpausch, Kelly Steinke. BUI Robbins, and lolnie Schmidt their special trophey. Hundreds of homotawnara and visitors tourod tha dozons of arts and crafts booths sot up on the Barry County courthouse lawn In downtown Hostings. In addition to those handicrafts, SummerFest goers were treated to a variety of entertainment on two stages both Friday night and all day Saturday. Warm and rain-free weather also added to the lure of the event. $100 ON 2 EIGHT-RACKS. These local gals gave parade spectators a glimpse of the history of scouting via a display of uniforms, ranging from the 1920's to today. The theme of the float was "Changing Times" and it earned the troop a trophy. Also in noon parade were bands, other floats, special vehicles, the shriners, a Civil War regiment, horses, and other parade attractions. Montgomery Ward Coca-Cola and Coke are registered trademarks which Identify the same product of the Cocacola Company. Caffeine-Free coke. 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Committees have been working all summer in preparation for the events that will be held on Friday evening and all day Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. The Labor Day Celebration committee this year has been Bonnie Mattson, Bobby McLeod, Darrel Slater, G.R. McMillan, Glendon Curtis, Tom Gilliland, and Sandy Monroe. Darrel Slater has planned the softball tournament and Tom Gilliland is chairman of the horseshoe tournament. Special committees are Kathy Stowell and Sue Pepper, parade committee; Mac Bosworth, Greg Dietsman and Ron Rich­ mond, archery tournament; and Sandy Monroe, Art Under the Mapl« Show. Festivities start on Friday ^evening with the beginning of the slow pitch softball tournament at 6:90 p.m. in the park and an ice cream social in the pavillion from 7 to 10 p.m. On Saturday there will be ball games all day; Art Under the Maples from 9 a.m to dark; an archery tournament, horsesnoe tournament, kids games and clown judging, parade, evening pony pull, and the annual Lions Club Chicken Barbecue from 4 to 7 p.m. On Sunday a community worship service will be held in the park at 10 a.m. by Pastor George Speas and others from local chur­ ches, and there will be a community potluck dinner and a pig roast at 12:30 p.m., plus ball games all afternoon. Also in the afternoon the Woodland Fire Dept, will sponsor a Hose Reel contest with three-member teams and a Bucket Brigade with six-member teams on Main Street Sunday evening a community hymn sing will be held in the park pavillion at 7:30 p.m. Monday will see co-ed recreational volleyball games, starting at 9 a.m., and the final rounds of the softball tournament. Candidate* for the Kiddie King and Kiddie Queen of the Parade and the Celebration all have their pictures on boxes on the counter at Classics. F eople can vote by putting quarters in the box of their favorite candidate. The candidates for queen this year are Sarah Niethamer, Jill Slater, Andrea Potter, Megan Daniels, and Heather Smith. The king candidates are Ryan Pepper, Gabriel Steward, Jason Constantine, and Timmy Winkler. Everyone is welcome to any or every event during the entire weekend. by Catherine Lucas Douglas and Diane Mackenzie returned fr<un their honeymoon late last week. They had visited Niagara Falls and Toronto and are now preparing to go to Houghton (U.P.) late this week where they both will attend Michigan Tech as juniors. The young couple have an apartment in Hancock where they will livq, while continuing their studies. John Luca* returned to Woodland from nearly two weeks in Pennsylvania where he participated in the 12th annual Pennsic War held by the Eastern Kingdom and the Middle Kingdom of the Society for Creative Anchronisms. The society is a nationwide group of people who recreate medieval costumes, armor, customs and events. In fact, the society now has spread to parts of Europe and all of Canada. The Pennsic War is held annually at Cooper’s Lake Campground near Slippery Rock. Around 5000 people were at this year’s war. John went a week early to help set up the campground for the event and to work on security, and he did not return until after the society's camps had all been cleared and the campground cleaned up. The annual three-day war includes several major battles with padded weapons and handmade armor and several minor skir­ mishes, archery competition, booths selling items of interest to society members, costume shows and judgings, and banquets. The Middle Kingdom, which is this area, lost again. Zion Lutheran Church Singles and Couples Club held a farewell party for Pastor Tim Rothfuss and his wife, Karen, who are leaving for a new call this week. The party was held on Wednesday evening last week. It was a salad and dessert potluck and was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mark­ wart. Thirty people attended the party and after dinner they enjoyed games, visiting, and swimming in the Markwarts’ new pool. Kilpatrick Church Sunday School held a picnic in Woodland's Herald Classic Memorial Park last Saturday. About 35 people enjoyed the potluck meal and fellowship. A decorated cake was cut to celebrate the 21st birthday of Lynn Carter at the picnic. The Woodland Lions Club met at their den on Main Street on Tuesday evening, Aug. 30, for a steak dinner prepared by Harold Stannard. They made final plans for their chicken barbeque dinner that will be held in the park on Saturday evening in conjunction with the Woodland Labor Day Celebration. All Lions Club members have tickets for sale and tickets will be soid at the dinner as well. The cost is $3.75 per adult and $2.50 per child. Wayne Duits is al home recovering from recent surgery he had at Osteopathic Hospital in Grand Rapids. Jre Vroman, Sr., is now home following extensive tests and surgery on his left wrist at a Grand Rapids hospital. A farewell reception was held at Zion Lutheran on Sunday afternoon for Pastor Rothiuss and wife. The congregation had presented Pastor Tim with a beautiful leather brief case at the Sunday morning service, and it was on display at the recep­ tion. Around 235 people attended the af­ ternoon party where punch, cake, and candy were served by the church women. Several other local pastors atten ’ed the farewell reception, including Jim Kinsey, George Speas, and Pastor Anton from the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Harold and Nell Stannard and Tom and Doris Niethamer returned last week from a three-week trip to Europe. They drove to New York early in August, left their car there with a relative, and flew to Orly Air­ port near Paris. They rented a car there and drove 3600 miles through Europe before returning. Upon arriving in France, they drove to Switzerland where they spent a few days touring, then they went on to Italy where they visited Milan, Florence, Rome, Pompei, Sorento, Anzio Beachhead, Pisa, and Venice. They saw Pope John Paul II while in Rome, climbed to the top of the spire of St. Peters cathedral and visited the ruins. In Pisa they climbed the leaning tower. From Italy the Stannards and Niethamers traveled to Austria where they visited Vienna and the Schonnburg Palace and the Hapsburg Palace and saw the tombs of the Hapsburg emperors. They also went to the praeter. a huge amusement park with the world's largest ferris wheel. On Tom and Doris’ wedding anniversary they were in Munich and there ate dinner at the Hofbrau Haus, the world’s largest beer hall. Then they drove on to Ulm where they visited the cathedral with the highest spire in the world and climbed to the top. They visited in the Stuttgart area where Tom hunted ancestors and visited with a distant cousin he had located on an earlier trip. They visited a famous walled city in Germany — Rothenburg — then went to Radwinpen, a very medieval city, where they stayed at the Wineman Hotel. The Winemans have a daughter who lives near Charlotte. After their visit and tour of Germany, the two couples drove back to Orly and spent the night in Paris before flying back to New York where they picked up the Stannards’ car and drove home. While Mr. and Mrs. Stannard were in Europe, close friends from California, Mr. and Mrs. Josh Fredricks, brought their children and housekeeper and stayci at the Stannard home in Woodland for two weeks. The Stannards returned on Wednesday and the Fredricks left for Los Angeles on the following Saturday Mr. Fredricks finalized the purchase of a farm near Woodland while he was in Michigan. The farm will be rented to its previous owner for a number of years, and the Fredricks will spend part of each summer here on the farm also. Lake Odessa News: The Merry Social Club will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8, with Alice Archer as hostess. Heading the en­ tertainment committee will be Hildred Rossetter and Laura Allen. Members will be notified of the meeting place. Visitors of Mildred Shade during the past week included Brandon Shade of Lansing, Sarah Harris of Belding, Karolyn Stalter and Alice of Clarksville, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wacha and Jane and Jay of Sunfield, On SATURDAYS Bring Your Banking to Us. When you're making out your Saturday morning schedule, remember to put HCB on your list. And these extra banking hours will be just as wel­ comed by all new customers who need to bank on Saturdays. For our present customers, Saturday hours are a real convenience, providing added time to handle finan­ cial matters. Now is the perfect time to open an account at HCB, and make the switch to Saturday banking conven­ ience. HASTINGS OFFICE MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE 8:30 to Noon Drlve-in Service 9:00 to Noon Lobby & Drive-In Service Priscilla Keeler, Letha Reese, Susie Orlowski and Joey, Ruth Peterman, Linda Irwin and Sally Jo, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Stalter, and Lori Enders and baby of rural Freeport. Juice Heidrick, a 1967 graduate of Lakewood High School and currently an assistant cashier of the bank in West Parker, Colorado, has completed her final year of a three-year course at the University of Colorado’s graduate school of banking in Boulder. The primary goal of the course is to prepare personnel for more rapid ad­ vancement in senior management banking positions. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Heidrick, have a farm on W. Tupper Lake Rd. in Lake Odessa. A Video Slate Championship elimination was held at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds and at the Family Fun Center, operated by Don LaLonde (who hosted the event). Similar preliminaries were conducted across the state to find the best video players. The Lakewood Schools fall term started Monday, but teachers reported earlier to complete the schedules. The students will be off on Labor Day. The official count for enrollment will be the last week of Sep­ tember. The new Christian School, operated by Faith Bible Chtrch, may take some students from the public schools, but the number won’t be known until later. The Lake Odessa Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star will have their first meeting after summer vacation on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Masonic Temple. The William Freedlund family have returned from a two-week vacation. Mr. Freedlund and daughter Sara visited his parents in Virginia while Mrs. Freedlund and two other children visited her parents in Detroit and other relatives in Rochester. Mr. Freedlund is a teacher in the Lakewood Schools and Mrs. Freelund is a teacher in the Lowell Schools. The Women’s Fellowship of the Congregational Chorch will hold its first fall meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 14, with a salad luncheon at 1 p.m. The business meeting will follow with installation of new officers and program booklets given out for the year. The group’s regular meeting date is the second Wednesday of the month. Lake Odessa was one the villages chosen to receive a Federal Emergency Jobs Bill grant. The $40,000 will be used to improve the five-year-old well water system. The present four-inch water line will be replaced with a 12-inch line and village officials hope to finish the project by winter. Manuel Rodriguez is the new president of the Lake Odessa Lions Club for the 1983-84 year. Meetings are the first and third Tuesday of the month from September through June. New officers take over the . first of July. During the summer the board meets the fourth Tuesday of the month. The club is entering its 48th year. First president was Arthur McCartney. Dolly (Anna) Krebs, who is 90 years old, earned her wings Aug. 18 when she com­ pleted her very first airplane ride. Her sons, Ross, Richard, and Gayle, decided to give her a surprise birthday party so they took her on a plane ride from Grand Rapids to Detroit. There she received her wings and later was taken on a toin- of the Renaissance Center and was treated to a birthday dinner before returning home. Mary Ellen Johnson is another newcomer in business on Fourth Avenue. She has opened a Bazaar Shop which will sell all types of used furniture and other items such as knick-knacks, dishes, and musical in­ struments. Her shop is well-stocked with used furniture. There are two other shops in the building with co-owner George operating a repair shop for televisions and small ap­ pliances and her son operating a bicycle repair shop. Wilma Tasker of rural Lake Odessa an­ nounces the engagement of her daughter, Cathy Annette, to Mark Kimber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kimber of Grand Rapids. Cathy is a graduate of Lakewood High School and is now attending Davenport College of Business. Mark is a graduate of Creston High School in Grand Rapids and is also a student at Davenport. The couple are planning an Oct. 15 wedding date. Shakers were a status symbol "Sett in the myddys of the tabull’* explains an old treatise on table setting. In our ver­ nacular the centerpiece referred to was the saltceller, or saler, as it was originally known. The large salt holder was centered so as to be convenient to all. The smaller individual salts came later. Frequently of silver and footed, the large salts were considered valuable possessions and were often men­ tioned in wills. Salt, as other condiments, was precious and costly in early history when the only source was by evaporating salt water. As an integral part of sacred rites throughout the world, salt was as important as bread. Considered a deterrent to wit­ chcraft, salt became "unlucky” if spilled—a maxim illustrated in the painting of The Last Supper where Judas has upset his salt cup. Centered on the table the master salt was said to be below the honored guests, while the lesser guests and children were below the salt. Other authorities claim the honored guests were positioned at the right and left of the host rather than according to the master salt. Frequently the silver salt was pierced and fitted with a glass liner. Some had one or two arms where a napkin could be placed to cover the salt. This was thought necessary in the early days to prevent poisoning as well as for cleanliness. The salt seller was known as a "salter” and considered on important member of society. Usually served with a matching ladle or spoon, the master-salts were advertised as early as 1792. They were available in a variety of shapes: triangular, oval, round, octagonal, etc. Because they are easier to find, the in­ dividual salts are more attractive to collectors. From the mid-180te they were used; some footed or pedestal types, and others flat Engraved or beaded, they became decorative. With colored glass liners some were very elegant. Tiny spoons often accompanied the individuals salts. Frequently initialed, the master-salts spoke the economic status by the intricacy of engraving and design. The pressed glass individual open salts were popular on our grandparents' table and are collector finds today. From 1827 to 1850 is the period when the best pressed glass models appeared. The earliest ones were simple in form. Later historic designs were noted. During the mid-19th Century a change occured. The open salts were added as part of the completed dinner service. Amusing glass animals and birds also appeared. By 1860 the salt shaker made an ap­ pearance. First the salt had to be developed to a finer degree before it could be used in the shaker. In 1958 John Mason developed the screw-on top which was the forerunner of our contemporary shakers. Subscribe Telephone 948-8051 Note: My sincere thanks to Elizabeth Smith of Lake Odessa for the lovely letter concerning my column. We all need a pat on the back occasionally. It turned my ordinary day into a special one. FAST Repair Service • Engraving • Watch Repair to the Hastings Banner By 1971 a free-flowing salt was available and the shaker took preference over the dip. Frequently the shakers came in cruet sets. The first shakers came without the screw-on top. having the puctured top molded into the ware with a filling hole in the bottom equipped with cork. China services also included shakers, usually without the screwon top. Butter pats were small individual butter holders popular during the Victorian tableware period. These were used in­ terchangeably as salt dips. The White House china is still in the news with the set of dishes ordered by Nancy. This set consists of place settings for 220 people. There are 19 dishes in each $1000 place setting. Dishes have been ordered by many presidents. James Polk ordered a set in 1846. The French-made dishes were decorated with the United States shield, the motto, and a gold rim. The dessert set showed more imagination in decoration. A different flower was the center design on each plate. A pale green border, gold rim and shield decorated the edge. Most White House china shows either the eagle or the U.S. Shield. President Lincoln’s dishes were decorated with an eagle and shield and a royal purple border. The moat original design was that chosen by Rutherford B. Hayes. Each dish was specially designed to represent a course at the dinner. Soup dishes were decorated with vegetables or grain; fish dishes with seafood such as fish or lobsters; the dinner plates with animals such as buffalo or antdope; the game courses with wild birds; the fruit dishes with nuts or fruit However, the most unusual were the ice cream dishes made to resemble snowshoes. These very Victorianlooking dishes were made in unique shapes and sizes. The Johnson china had the eagle as either a center or border design but furthered the idea of special decorations. On the borders and centers, state flowers were depicted. White House china was made by a variety of foreign firms before President Wilson ordered the first American-made set in 1918. Several presidential china patterns are on public display in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. If ever there, I urge you to visit this section of the museum. It is truly awesome to see these beautiful dishes and to realize these pieces were actually used by past presidents such as Polk, Harrison, Madison and other great men. It is truly a study in history and beauty. HODGES JEWELRY Your Full Servi.e Ropoir Canter 122 W Stale St Hastings Ph 945 2963 Remember... Your's and/or your Children's Grandparents on 'Grandparent's Day' With a special greeting in the Classified Section of the... Hastings Banner Your ad will appear Thursday, Sept. 8 Picture Special 20 Words or Less 1 Col. x 4 In. Ad with Small Picture $2.00 CASH IN ADVANCE DEADLINE: Noon, Sept. 7,1983 (Black and White Glossy) Plus 15 Words M.00 CASH IN ADVANCE �The Hostings Banner— Thursday. Seplmeber 1. 1983. Page 7 Banner^Q^/OUTLOOK! **1/ Where -To-Go. What-ToDo, What ToBu Buy ? LABOR DAY SALE SUNDAY 12 to 4...M0NDAY 10 to 2 Plenty of Labor Day weekend fun nearby Michele (left) and Melanie McCaul of Middleville will be special guests at the Muscular Dystrophy fund­ raiser this Labor Day in Hastings. The ll-year-old ♦wins hove a muscular dystrophy disease and money raised during the Jerry Lewis Telethon goes ♦o help them and thousands of other MD victims. There's at awd to log a lot of mileage to seek fun and aBtoftalnment this Labor Day Weekend. Activities planned right here in Barry County offer a potpourri of events that are close to home. A Muscular Dystrophy fundraiser in Hastings will include everything from a band concert to a bike parade. Over in Woodland, folks have planned a four day celebration with an archery tournament, a chicken barbecue, a parade and much more. Meanwhile, an outdoor gospel concert in a historic setting is slated to take place at Bowens Mills. For a unique educational experience, the piijlic can venture to Tamarack Valley's 89-acre spread where nature tours and “rural heritage tours” will De conducted. In Hastings, from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. on Labor Day, the Hastings Jaycettes along with other volunteers will be staging a fundraiser to coincide with the national Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. The fundraiser, called “Downtown Day,” will be held in front of WBCH Radio on State St. Events will include a dunk tank with local celebrities, a bike parade and pet parade at 10a.m. (registration is at 9 a.m.), a balloon toss at 11 a.m., performances by the Free Flight band during the afternoon hours, and a special appearance by Jozy the Clown of Lake Odessa. Guests oi honor for the day will be Michele and Melanie McCaul, ll-year-old twins from Middleville, who have a muscular dystrophy disease. The twins, as well as thousands of other MD victims across the nation, have been beneficiaries of the monies pledged during the MD Telethon or earned in related fun­ draisers. This is the third year the Hastings Jaycettes have sponsored the local MD event. Last year they raised $2,600 for MD. Patty Makely, who heads the project, said canisters would be available at WBCH for those who would like to go door-to-door on Labor Day to collect donations for MD. There also will be a “wishing well” in front of the radio station where contributions will be accepted. Over near the Yankee Springs area. Historic Bowens Mills will present an out- door Gospel Concert at 7 p.m. Saturday. Sept. 3. Featured during the concert will be The New Life Singers and The Hammonds, both well-known in Barry County. The New Life Singers are a family group with a great sound. They have a varied program with solos, duets, and trio numbers using the piano, drums and trumpet for accompaniment. The Hammonds have been to the mill many times. They use original songs they have written, along with well-known gospel songs. They sing with the piano, guitar and back-up tapes. They travel all over Michigan doing gospel crusades and do a southern tour each winter. The public is invited to attend the concert and take part in the evening of ’’praise" at the mill. There is no admission charge, however a free will offering will be taken for the singers. Historic Bowens Mills is two miles north of Yankee Springs State Park, off Briggs Rd. Watch for the “Old Mill” signs. Woodland will kick-off its annual four-day Labor Day Celebration on Friday. A slo-pitch tournament Friday gets un­ derway at 6:30 p.m., followed by an ice cream social from 7-10 p.m. Softball action resumes at 8:30 a.m. Saturday and an archery tournament begins at 9:30 a.m. (pre-registration starts at 8:30 a.m.) and a horseshoe tournament begins at There is a $5 entry fee for the archery contest and cash prizes will be awarded. A parade takes off through town at 1 p.m. Saturday. Afterwards, in the park, kids games and clown judging will be conducted. The Woodland Lions Club will host a chicken barbecue from 4-7 p.m. An In­ vitational Pony Pull is slated for 6 p.m. and a historical slide program of early Woodland is planned from 8-9 p.m. at the village garage. Sunday’s schedule starts with a 10 a.m. worship service, followed by a pig roast at 12:30 p.m.Ball games are planned from noon till dark, while a hose reel contest (consisting of three-member teams) and a bucket brigade contest (consisting of six-member teams) takes place during the afternoon. The latter two competitions are open to anyone 18 years or over. Pre-registrations v/ith a $io entry fee will be at 1:30 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded. The day’s activities conclude with a hymn sing at 7:30 p.m. in the park. Labor Day concludes the celebration with coed recreational volleyball and the final rounds of the softball tournament, both starting at 9 a.m. Throughout the four days, there will be a dunking booth and cash raffles. A concession stand also will be set-up in the park. Tamarack Valley's Nature's Open Door will offer the public an opportunity to take part in either nature or rural heritage tours over the Labor Day Weekend. Tamarack Valley’s 69-acre site is located at the intersection of Gurd and Leinaar roads, northwest of Fine Lake in Barry County. According to a spokesman from Tamarack Valley, participation in a guided tour or a special event there is a unique educational experience. Not only can one look at plants, wildlife and rural heritage artifacts and settings, but touch, feel and experience them as well. Individuals may take the staff-scheduled rural heritage tours this Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 3 p.m. Meanwhile, nature study tours will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Monday and at 4:39 p.m. on Sunday. The only charge is a daily grounds fee of $1 per person with those 12-years and uader free. The normal tour charge is $2 per per- son. Each year thousands of young people and adults take part in these experiences. MosJ. come as a part of a group. Visitors might come as members of a group from a school, camp, club, senior citizen organization, day care center, campfire circle or a myriad of other organizations concerned with the education of their members with interesting and broadening experiences. Tamarack Valley may be reached from Banfield Rd. via Leinaar or from Hickory Rd. via Trick and Leinaar. Hastings Country Club Mm's Monday Night Golf League -BLUE DIVISIONAAATCH RESULTS 8/29: Warnsr 48, Sutherland 43; Cove 44. Coleman 42; Stanley 46. Mathews 41; O'Connor 43. Warner 48; O'Connor 43, Rugg 51; Nitz 45, Ketchum 46: Cove 44, Goodyear 54; Gahan 53, bunham 64, Jacobs 41. Dunham 64; O'Connor 43, Cove 44; Nitz 43. Warner 48: Jarman 46. Gabon |3. STANDINGS: Mathews 17. Jacobs 17, Cove 17, Jar­ man 17, Nitz 17, Sutherland 17, Fluke 15, Stanley 17, Rugg 17, Gahan 17. McGinnis 16, Coleman 17, Goodyear 15, Warner 17, O'Connor 16, Gillespie 13, Ketchum 15. Dunham 17. POSTPONED MATCHES: Goodyear vs. Gillespie, McGinnis vs. Gillespie, Fluke vs. Goodyear, Gillespie vs. Ketchum, Fluke vs. Ketchum, O'Con­ nor vs. Gillespie. — GREEN DIVISION — AAATCH RESULTS 8/29: Archer 42. Wood 52; Cook 49. Beduhn 56: Doty 55. Dawe 51; Ponfll 42. Dorman 47; Flora 56. Blrke 58: Dawe 42, Wood 52; Dawe 42, Loftus 58; Kennedy 44, Beduhn 56; Blrke 58, Morey 53. Willison 46, Moore 50, Rohde 42. Cook 49; Dawe 42, Blrke 58; Dawe 42. Beduhn 56. STANDINGS: Cook 16. Willison 17. Dawe 17, Doty 14, Morey 17. Panfil 16, Kennedy 17, Archer 17, Dorman 17. Rohde 16, Bottcher 15, Beduhn 16, Wood 16. Birke 13, Cleveland 13, Loftus 16, Flora 16, Moore 17. POSTPONED MATCHES: Cleveland vs. Loftus, Blrke vs. Bottcher. Wood vs. Blrke. Panfil vs. Blrke, Rohde vs. Cleveland, Cook vs. Cleveland. Doty vs. Birke. Beduhn vs. Doty. Bottcher vs. Doty, Flora vs. Cleveland. Buy the sweater for 14.99 and the shirt's on us. Get a classic oxford shirt at no extra cost when you buy our acrylic pullover sweater. Only 14.99. Just in time for sweater season, a timeless shetland-style pullover of '• soft, easy care acrylic. Choose v-neck or crewneck styling, both in the best fall colors. Buy the sweater now, and we llgive you a button-down shirt at no extra cost. It s crisp polyester/cotton in blue or white, and a $10 value. Jr. sizes. Offer valid through Sept 4 & 5, 1983 Your Choice 10.99! *7 off a crisp polyester/ cotton ptaiti 4QQ Now Only IviwU Orig. $18. Get plaid-happy in this colorful shin. It’s a talented wardrobe-stretcher, topping skirts, and pants as well Fashioned for a fir that’s sure to flatter, in care-free polyester/cotton, of course! Misses’sizes. Intermediate markdowns may have been taken. Jeans for Juniors at a very special 10.99 Go western! And get a special buy on these hardworking jeans. Prewashed for good looks and the perfect fit every lime. They're ready to take you anywhere in durable 12 oz. blue denim.. With 5-pockel styling. For juniors’ sizes 5 to 15. -GOLD DIVISION- r MATCH RESULTS 8/29: Fisher 38. Foster 42. Williams 36. Williams 36, Youngs 44, Hamaty 42, Stack 50. Lang 43, Cotter 45, Miller 42, Ironside 42. Holman 49. Colter 45, Farrell 46. Williams 36, Williams 36. Krueger 42, Miller 42, Farrell 46, Chase 45, Foster 42. Hamaty 42, VonderVeen 44, Ainslie43. STANDINGS: Ironside 17. Stack 17, Chase 17, Hamaty 16, Fisher 17. VanderVeen 16. Ainslle 16, Miller 17, Farrell 16. Foster 17. Krueger 16, Youngs 17, Williams 16, Lang 17, Holman 15, Lorenger 9. Cotter 15. Hoke 15. POSTPONED AAATCHES: Lorenger vs. Cotter, Lorenger vs. Hamaty. Holmon vs. lorenger, Alnslie vs. Lorenger, Krueger v*. Lorenger, Lorenger vs. Farrell. VanderVeen vs. Lorenger. Holman vs. Hoke. Williams vs. Lorenger, Hoke vs. Cotter. -RED DIVISION — LETU/ PUT YOU in THE DRIVER'/ZEnTlnisF.il Exciting new models are now available and it's a lot easier than you think to own one. Come in and talk to one of our loan specialists Bank financing is the BEST way! MATCH RESULTS 8/29: Steury 56. Hollister 51; Suk livan 55. Ziegler 54; Jacobs 42, Havens 50; Bacon 47, Perry 46: Siegel 49. Lawrence 51; Hall 46, Baxter 58; McMillan 39. Stanlake 43; Sullivan 61. Baxter 58: Jacobs 42. Sullivan 61; Burke45. Hall 50; Baxter46. Rothfuss 50; Hopkins 42. Lubieniecki 48; McMillan 39, Hollister 51. STANDINGS: McMillan 17. Hopkins 16. Rothfuss 17. Havens 17, Jacobs 16. Hollister 16, Burke 17, Ferry 17. Baxter 17. Holl 17. Lawrence 16. Lubieniecki 16, Ziegler 17. Siegel 17. Steury 17. Star.lake 14, Bocon 16. Sullivan 15. POSTPONED MATCHES: Sullivan vs. Lubieniecki, Bacon vs. Lawrence. Sullivan vs. Hollister, Hopkins vs. Jacobs. Member FDIC All deposits Insured up to ‘100,000°° q QQ Only... ■ 5# J# Orig. $17. Friday Time, one of our most popular sport shirts. Bright, handsome plaids in lighter topes that go well with the full slack colors. Easy-care poly/cotton in mens sizes. JCPenney Olympic Court Shoes 12.99 Only... Orig. $24 to $27 These are a leather court shoe for men and boys. White with block trim accents. Coat Caravan - SILVER DIVISION — MATCH RESULT? 8/29: C.lnd., 44, 42; Corrigan 46. Peurach 42; Mogg 44, Shaw 53; Miller 39. Weller 40; Corrigan 46. Show 53: Hoekstra 47, Darrow 44. STANDINGS: Waller 18. Begg 16, Corrigan 15. Miller 16. Mogg 15. Czinder 13. Vanport Fleet 15, Peuroch 16, Keller 15. Bellgraph 13. Beyer 16. Hoekstra 16, Jarvis 15, Hohn 15. Miller 16. Shaw 12, Darrow 17. Wallin 9. POSTPONED MATCHES: Keller vs. Shaw, Shaw vs. Bellgraph. Jarvis vs. Miller, Beyer vs. Begg. Bell­ graph vs. Vonpon Fleet. Mogg vs. Hohn. Wallin vs. Corrigan. Wallin vs. Peuroch, Wollin vs. Czinder. Wallin vs. Hahn. Shaw vs. Czinder, Shaw vs. Wollin. Beyec vs. Czinder. Bellgraph vs. Czinder. Corrigan vs. Jarvis. Mogg vs. Keller. Wallin vs. Miller. Wallin vs. Bellgraph, Wallin vs. Vanport Fleet. Hoekstra vs. Shaw. —white division — West State at Broadway Men's Long Sleeve Sport Shirts AAATCH RESULTS 8/29; Johnson 60. Boop 44. Colbry 55. Colbry 55. Burkholder 44. losty 53, NoIon 68, Nolan 68. NoIon 68. Fuller 49. Nolan 68. Nolan 68. Boop 44, losty 53. NoIon 53 losty 68. Colbry 55, losty 53. Colbry 55 Gardner 45. Burkholder 44, losty 53. STANDINGS: Burkholder 17. Gardner 17. Ellis 16. Toburen 14. Fuller 16. Colbry 17. Boop 16. losty 17. Johnson 16. Nolan 16. POSTPONED MATCHES Boop vs. Toburen. Toburen vs. Johnson. Toburen vs. Nolan. Ellis vs. Fuller. Our entire stock of family winter outerwear. Plus $5 will hold your coat on layaway til October 1st. JCPennev Open Daily 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wed. and Fri. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday 12 to 4 / Labor Day 10 to 2 �The Hostings Banner — Thursday. September 1, 1983 — Page 8 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. >8.833 In the matter of JAMISON ALAN SMITH. Minor TO: TAMARA LYNN ATKINSON, whose address is unknown and whose interest in the matter may be barred or oHerted by the following: TAKE NOTICE: On September 8. 1983 at 4:00 p.m.. in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hastings, Mich­ igan. before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on a Petition for Appointment ol Guardian STATE OF MICHIGAN 56 1 DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY Art L. Coin ond Beatrice C. Coin. Husband and Wife. Plaintiffs, James A. Hokinson. 7590 S. Wall lake Road. Delton. Michigan (land Contract Purchaser) Leann Boone 6116 W. Sherman Augusta. Michigan 49012 (Land Contract Purchaser) William Brown 8992 East D Avenue. Richland. Michigan 49063 (Land Contract Assignee) Pete DeMink 121 S. Grove Street. Delton. Michigan 49046 (Land Contract Assignee) Defendants. ORDER TO ANSWER File No. SM833-0529 At a session of said Court helo in the City of Hostings on August 22nd,1983. PRESENT: Hon. Gary R. Holman. District Judge This matter having come be­ fore the Court pursuant to the motion of Plaintiffs, and the Court being duly odvised in the premises, now. therefore: IT IS ORDERED that the Defend ants. James A. Hokinson. Leonn Boone, William Brown, ond Pete Demink shall appear before this Court on the 28th day of October 1983. at 10:00 a.m.. at 220 West Court. Hostings. Michigan, to Answer the complaint of Plain­ tiffs herein, or take such further action os may be permitted under the laws of the Stc‘e of of a Minor ond a Petition for Appointment of a Conservator to appoint Yvonne K. Smith os Guardian and Conservator of the above-named minor. August 26. 1983 Yvonne K. Smith 6125 Bedford Rd. Hostings. AM 49058 VANDERVOORT. COOKE. MCFEE CHRIST. CARPENTER t FISHER By; Kathleen Fulton Cook P31842 312 American Bank Bldg. Bottle Creek. Ml 49017 (616)965-1291 9-1 Michigan. Doled: August 22.1983 GARY R. HOLMAN. District Judge Drafted by: James H. Fisher (P26437) Attorney lor Plaintiffs Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Show and Fisher 215 South Church Streel Hastings, Michigan 49058 9-22 NOTICE ef REVIEW of APPORTIONMENTS Re: Kahler and Extension Drain Repair and Maintenance Wood­ land Township. Notice is. hereby given that I. Audrey R. Budick, County Drain Commissioner of the County of Barry State of Michigan, will, on the 8th day of September. 1983. at the County of Borry. for all properties in Barry County, or such other time and place, thereafter, to which I. the Drain Commissioner aforesaid, may adjourn the same, the apportion ment for benefits ond lands comprised within the Drain Spec­ ial Assessment District, and the apportionments, thereof, will be subject to review for one day. from 9:00 o'clock in the ‘orenoon until 4:00 o'clock in the after­ noon. At said review th* comp­ utation ol costs for said Drain will also be open for inspection by any parties interested. Respectfully. Audrey R. Burdick Drain Commissioner 9-1 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNT 'OF BARRY PROBATE COURT JUVENILE DIVISION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Case No. 2611 TO: Curt Lee Joiner IN THE MATTER OF: Juvenile File No. 2611 A petition has been riled in th* above mailer. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the ccurl on September 13, 1983 at 9:00 a.m. in the Probafj Court­ room. 220 '.V. Court Street. Hos­ tings. Ml. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Curt Lee Joiner personally op­ pear before the court at the time and place stated obov*. August 24, 1983 Richard N. Loughrin. Judge of Probate 9-1 STATE OF MICHIGAN Circuit Court for the County of Borry Lucinda Rae Castro Plaintiff, vs. Leopoldo Castro Defendant File No. 83-438 DO ORDER TO ANSWER On August 3. 1983. enaction was. filed by Lucinda Rae Castro. Plaintiff, against Leopoldo Cas­ tro. Defendant, in this Court to terminate her marriage with Defendant by Judgment of Di­ vorce. It is hereby ordered that the Defendant, Leopoldo Castro shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law on or before November I. 1983. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such Defend­ ant for the relief demanded In the complaint fled in this Court. Hudson E. Deming Circuit Judge Date of Order: August 10. 1963 F. Jock Neller Plaintiffs Attorney. 223 Dogwood Trail Battle Creek. Michigan g.15 SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the QueMM Elector* of Hasting* Area School District THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12,1983 tho Polio for HiosaH Section wfll bo opoa from 7:00 o’clock a.m., end remain open imtH BHX) o'clock p.m., of the samo Section day. THE PLACE (OR PLACES) OF ELECTION ARE INDICATED BELOW: Pleasantvlew School Hasting* Junior High West Gym Thofollowfc« PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS wM be voted upon: The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases In th* total tax rate limitation in any local unit affecting th* taxable property in th* School District ond th* years such Increases are eHective are as follows: ______ __ VOTED DECREASES LOCAL UNIT Bedford Twp. YEARS EFFECTIVE 1:9942 Police * Fir* Hostings Area Schools 18.51 Mills 1963 This certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax Limitation Act" ond does not include any tax rot* limitation Increases which are not required to be recorded in the Office of the County Treasurer. This Certrficte is mode in connection with an election to be held by the following school district: NAME OF INSTINCT ELECTION DATE Hostings Area School District Dated; July 19. 1963 September 12, 1963 Ann Rosenbaum. Calhoun County Treasurer COUWTY TOIAOUHXHO CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total ol all voted increases in the total tax rate limitation in any local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the years such increas­ es are effective are as follows: LOCAL UNIT VOTED INCREASES County of Barry City of Hostings Assyria Township Baltimore Township Carlton Township Castleton Township Hastings Township Hope Township Irving Township Johnstown Township None None None None 1.5 mill* .75 mill None 1 mill 1.5 mill* .5 mill Fir* .5 mill Roods 1 mill 1.5 mill* VEMUOFECnVE 1983-1987 inclusive 1983-1985 inclusive 1983 and 1984 1983-1987 inclusive 1983-1986 inclusive 1983-1985 inclusive 1983-1985 inclusive 1983-1987 inclusive 1983 and 1984 indefinite 1983 only Maple Grove Township Rutland Township 2 mill* Woodland Township 1.25 mill* Barry Intermediate School District Hastings Area Schools 18.51 Limilation Ac," and do«« This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax — not include any tax rate limitation increases which ore not required to be recorded in lhe Office of lhe County Treasurer. This Certificate is mode in connection with an election to be held by the following School District: ELECTION DATE NAME OF DISTRICT September 12.1983 Elsie B. Furrow Barry County Treasurer Hastings Area School District Dated: July 26. 1983 PROPOSITION I GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on th* total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable property in th* Hastings Area School District. Counties of Borry and Calhoun. Michigan, be in­ creased by up to a total of two ond four thou'and three hundred and five ten thousandths ($2.4305) dollars (2.4305 mills) per one thousand ($1.000.00) dollars of the state equalized val­ uation of all taxable property in th* School District for th* purpose of providing funds to meet general operating expenses of the School District for a period of four (4) years the years 1983 through 1986. both inclusive? PROPOSITION II GENERAL OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable property in the Hostings Area School District. Counties of Borry ond Calhoun. Michigan, be increased by two and six thousand seven hundred ond twenty eight ten thousandths ($2.6728) dollars (2.6728 mills) per one thousand ($1.000.00) dollars ol the state equalized valuation of all taxable property in the School District for the purpose ol providing funds to meet general oper­ ating expenses to reduce student-teacher class size ratios to twenty-five (25) to one (I) in the School District for a period of four (4) years, the years 1983 through 1986. both inclusive? Dated August 25. 1983 Judith A. Lenz. Secretory. Board of Education BOARD OF EDUCATION August 29 1983 The regular meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by G. Wlbalda. Presi­ dent. Monday August 29. 1983 al 7:30 p.m. Members present; J. Toburen L. Haywood. G. Wibaldo. J. Lenz. W. Baxter. R. Show. Members absent: D. Hoekstra. It was moved by Baxter ond seconded by Show that the Per­ sonnel Report be approved as submitted. On roll call the votes stood ayes all. It was moved by Show and seconded by Lenz that the min­ utes of the Annual Organization­ al meeting of July 11. 1983 be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by Lenz and sec­ onded by Toburen tha’ the min­ utes of the special meeting of July 25. 1983 be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by Lenz and seconded by Baxter that the min­ utes of the special conference meeting of July 25. 1983 be ap­ proved ord placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by Shaw and seconded by Baxter that th* min­ utes of the special meeting of August 4. 1983 be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by Lenz and seconded by Show that th* Fin­ ancial Statement as of July 41, 1983 be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by Lenz and seconded by Toburen that th* Trust ond Agency Fund Report as of June X. 1983 be approved and placed on file. Motion car­ ried. It was moved by Toburen ond seconded by Haywood that the Student Services Fund Report be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by Haywood and seconded by Lenz that the Monthly Budget Repot t be ap­ proved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by Lenz and sec­ onded by Shaw that the July paid bills be approved os sub­ mitted and that the unpaid bills be approved for payment. On roll call lhe votes stood ayes all. It was moved by Lenz and sec­ onded by Toburen that the 1983B4 Schedule of Board of Education meetings be approved as revised. Motion car­ ried. It was moved by Shaw and seconded by Lenz that the Board of Education enter into a retain­ er agreement with the firm of Thrun, Moatsch and Nordberg, P.C.. effective September 1, 1983. On roll call the votes stood ayes all. It was moved by Lenz and sec­ onded by Haywood that the Board of Education accept the conflict of interest statements COMMON COUNCIL AUGUST 22. 1983 Common Council met in reg­ ular session in the City Council Chambers. City Hall, Hastings, Michigan on Monday. August 22. 1983 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Howe presiding. Present at roll call were Coun­ cil Members: Vaughan, Bennett. Cusack. Gray, Fuhr, Cook and Jaspers*. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray that the minutes of the August 8 meeting be approved as read, and signed by the Mayor and Clerk. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Fuhr that Mary Spackman be excused from the meeting. Yeas: All. Absent: On*. Carried. Invoices read: i. jekman Co.................... $1,563.61 Haviland................................ 500.25 Marblehead Lime Co... 1.658.15 O'connors, McNamara 8 O'Keefe......................1,501.00 Yeager * Co...................... 5,961.00 Moved by Fuhr, supported by Bennett that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeas: Jaspers*. Cook, Fuhr. Gray. Cusack. Bennett and Vaughan. Absent: Spackman. Carried. Moved by Bennett, supported by Cusack that the l*,t-»r from Rev. Dickerson of 712 N. Church St. concerning property at 217 W. Blair St. be received and plac­ ed on file and a copy of letter sent to Board of Appeals. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Cook that a resolution to transfer all slock interest in a 1983 Class C licensed business with dance permit at 121 N Michigan from Kenneth Hausser to Charles and Teresa Boulder be approved. Yeas: Vaughan. Bennett. Cu­ sack. Gray. Fuhr. Cook and Jas­ pers*. Absent: Spackman. Carried. Moved by Cook, supported by Gray that Michael Klovanich be reappointed to the EDC Board for a 5 year term. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 180. Mr. Williams from Williams & Works explained that improve­ ments made to the water system used to be about 20 blocks per year and that due to construction cuts ond lock of funds it has dropped to 10 to 15 blocks per year depending on funds avail­ able for replacement and im­ provement. When the second application for a grant thru the Small Cities Grant Program for a new well was turned down lhe money for lhe well will have to come from monies used to im­ prove the system. Therefore a rate increase is necessary to off set costs of the new well and tc maintain and improve the water system. Lindo Manning asked if money is used for a new well will ‘he improvement to 10 to 15 blocks per year be stopped. She Clearcut foes, DNR clash, continued from page 1 "We appreciate the DN’R’s favorable response to this point, and we hope it will be an ongoing process," said Pryor. On the proposal to "further define selec­ tive cutting practices": "The primary method for aspen and oak regeneration cuttings is a clearcutting operation which we intend to continue to wherever necessary." The committee rejected the DNR response "until we’ve had further studies and discussions," said Pryor. "There’s a lot of concern in this area regarding the size and location of cuts," said Pryor. from William Baxter and Dione Hoekstra and ploca the statements on file in the admin­ istration office ol the school sys­ tem. Motion carried. It was moved by Toburen and seconded by Haywood that the Board of Education obtain the comprehensive business insur­ ance coverage for the Hastings Area School System over the next three years from the firm of Crosby & Henry of Grand Rapids. Michigan, as recommended by the administration and the Board of Education Property / Insurance Committee. On roll call the votes stood ayes all. It was moved by Haywood and seconded by Toburen that th* contract for providing dairy products ond services to the school system during the 198384 school year be awarded to Roelof. On roll coll the votes stood ayes all. It was moved by Shaw and seconded by Baxter that the Board of Education appoint pre­ cinct workers lor the Special School Election (September 12. 19B3). On roll coll the votes stood ayes all. It was moved by Lenz and sec­ onded by Baxter that th* Board of Education approve the out-ofdistrict transfer application sub­ mitted by Mr. and Mrs. James A. Gonzales of 411 W. Court Street, Hostings, on behalf of their son James, enabling him to attend classes at ThornoppieKellogg High School; such ap­ proval to be granted with th* understanding that lhe Hastings Board of Education will assume no responsibility for tuition and/or transportation expenses incurred os a result of the trans­ fer. Motion carried. It was moved by Toburen and seconded by Hoywood that the Board of Education accept, with appreciation, th* gift of $14,499 from Mrs. Douglas DeComp ond members of her group to pay for the resurfacing of th* High School's four tennis courts; and that approval fo' the construe- was concerned os she lived on an unimproved street and would like to see improvement* continued. She was told they would continue if fund* were available. Lawrence Hawthorne of S. Montgomery St. osked Mr. Williams it both water and sewer rates were being chang­ ed. He felt the rote increase was high, he also osked why the Council would not allow the people to vote on the increase. Mary Lou Gray explained that the Council hod to protect the Bond issue ond that it was the responsibility of the Council to set water rote*. She also ex­ plained that the previous refer­ endum was illegal by ruling of the Attorney Generals Office. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Gray to adopt Or­ dinance No. 180 an Ordinance to amend code 1980, Section 6.65 to provide for the increase of water rates ond sewer rote* in lhe City of Hasting*. Yea*: Joiperse, Cook, Fuhr. Gray. Cusack. Bennett, Vaughan Absent; Spackman. Carried. Wiliam Todmon of 120 E. Blair St. was concerned because of the burning of garbage in hi* neighborhood. He ha* a breath­ ing problem and lhe smoke makes it difficult for him to breathe. He was told that an ordinance to enforce no burning at all wo* being looked into by Atty. Show and 'he Fire Chief. They were looking at what other cities have concerning burning. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray that the burning problem be referred to the Ordinance Committee for review. Yeas: All. Absent: On*. Carried. Atty. Shaw stated that th* Firefighters after mediation have com* to o one year agree­ ment of 3%% increase in wages; call in time from 7> to 1 hour of pay; food allowance increased from $300 to $350, and dispatching for other units $600. $25.00 bonus quarterly for no sick leave used. Total of $100 per year. No benefit increases. Atty. J haw recommends the Council approval. Moved by Cook, supported by Fuhr that the Council ratify the Fire Contract and authorize the Mayor ond Clerk to sign. Yeos: Vaughan. Bennett. Cu­ sack. Gray. Fuhr. Cook and Jas­ pers*. absent: Spackman. Carried. Ken Wright from TRIAD CATV explained the problems with Channel 50 (11) ond poor recep­ tion caused by the wind shifting their tower ond it takes time to get crews to moko the necessary corrections. He stated that the problem has no* been correct­ ed. Mayor Kenneth Howe announ­ ced his resignation effective August 31 1983 ond thot he would have a letter to the clerk by August 23. 1983Meeting adjourned at 8 10 to go into Closed Session. Read and aoproved Kenneth J. Howe. Mayor Sharon Vickery City Clerk tion of a fifth tennif court be given so that when sufficient funds or* available, construction work with administrative super­ vision can begin. Motion carried. It was moved by Show and seconded by Lenz that the Board of Education cast its votes for M. A.S.B. Directors for candidates VanderMolen. Liepprandf. and Brierly. Motion car­ ried. It was moved by Lenz and sec­ onded by Baxter that the Board of Education participate in the N. S.B.A.'s direct affiliate pro­ gram for a period of one year. On roll coll the v< !e* stood oyes all. It was moved by Baxter and seconded by Lenz that the meet­ ing be adjourned. Motion car­ ried. Judith A. Lenz Secretary 9-1 "We’ve been getting evidence of clearcuts in areas where there is no evidence of aspen or oak...Many of our members who are foresters feel that clearcutting is not a gouu way to regenerate oak." said Pryor. The committee "accepted with ap­ preciation" the DNR’s position with regards to the sixth proposal which calls for en­ forcement of clearcut site clean up laws. “The DNR intends to continue enforcing any contract and-or state law under our jurisdiction. We also intend to intensify our cooperation with timber operations...as implied by complaints regarding road maintenance, blocked roads, and slash control act violations." On citizen involvement in the long-term planning of the game areas: "We intend to utilize good social resource management efforts to contact the public regarding their views of our programs. The public will be provided ample opportunities to interject their comments into the wildlife planning effort." Pryor said the institution of monthly meetings with DNR officials satisfies this seventh, and last proposal. “In a sense, (the monthly meetings) does provide for this,” said Pryor. Noting the mixed resonse of the committee to the proposals, Pryor said "In some areas we felt it was the best we could do, and in some areas we feel there needs to be some improvement.” “One of the difficult things is this is not really a good way to negotiate..or come to a meeting of minds. One side puts up a HOPE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS PUBLIC HEARING ABOUT A ZONING CHANGE Tuesday, September 6,1983 ...at 7:30 P.M. At Hope Twp. Hall on M-43 near Schultz Rd. To heor request for Zoning Change from Agricul­ tural - Residential to Commercial for land on East side of M-43 just north of the Moose Lodge, north of Wall Lake, in Section 29 of Hope Township. Any­ one desiring the exact legal description or more information may contact Dick Leinaar 623-2267. position, then one or two months later we’re given a position of the DNR. "If we can sit down in a public setting with some give and take. I think many of these areas can be resolved." said Pryor. 9-point EDC group program continued from page 1 — A local community "Business is Busy in Barry" communications program will be set up to provide information tc the local media about improved product lines, new equip­ ment, expansions, improved safety and pollution abatement and similar information about the industrial community. — An industry appreciation program will be set up in coordination with an annual "Business and Industry Appreciation Week”. Suggested ideas include plant tours for the public, displays of product'] manufactured in Hastings and appearances by local people in school classes. — The JEDC said it will attempt to expand understanding and responsiveness of local governments to industry’s needs by meeting with government officials and by providing annual reports to local officials. —The commission will also try to establish a continuing public presence for itself by focusing media attention on ac­ complishments, speaking to local groups, publicizing annual objectives, and visiting local industries. — Finally, the JEDC will develop a one-year management plan to guide the staff in im­ plementing the nine-point program. This will include developing additional knowledge and expertise through attendence and seminars, conferences and workshops on economic development and setting up specific steps to be taken to work on local problems identified in the industry survey. "This community is small enough that the JEDC can develop an effective fact-to-face communications program,’' the an­ nouncement said. “....Industry likes the small town, friendly people aspects of Barry County. They also like the access they have to their markets. Most would like to expand here. The JEDC is in a position to enhance and improve the likelihood of such expansion by extending a personalized retention program to these industries.” Sylvia Forster, Secretary Hope Township Planning CannnittiBn Area Births PUBLIC AUCTION SALE State Land NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, thot pursuont to the provisions of Section 131 of Act 206, P.A. 1893, os amended, State Lands in Barry County will be placed on the market by offering same for sale at public auction on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 19S3, Commissioners Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, Kalamazoo, Ml 49007, 10:00 a.m. Local Time. The right is reserved by the State of Michigan to reject any or all bids. Lists of property to be offered are available at the County Treasurer's Office, or Lands Division, Department of Natural Resources, Box 30028, Lansing, Michigan 48909. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES LANDS DIVISION It's a Girl Victoria and Andrew Lewis, Middleville, Aug. 24, 8:20 a.m., 7 lb. 3 oz. Susan and Ricky Smith, Hastings, Aug. 25, 8:12 p.m., 7 lb. 5W oz. Melody and Terry Hendricks, Hastings, Aug. 27, 8:50 a.m., 5 lb. 11 oz. Gary and Diana Hager, Woodland, Aug. 28, 7:45 a.m., 6 lb. Rose Mary and Herbert Stump Jr., WoodUnd, Aug. 28,8:17 a.m., 7 lb. 10 oz. Cynthia and Timothy Terhune, Freeport, Aug. 29, 10:49 a.m., 7 lb. 7 oz. Nancy and David Allerding, Hastings, Aug. 24, Samantha Marie, 8 lb. 3 oz. at Blodgett Memorial Hospital in Grand Rapids. It’s a Boy Kathryn and David Mace, Nashville, Aug. 25, 11:01 a.m., 9 lb. 12 oz. Cynthia and Phillip HiOiker, Hastings, Aug. 28, 8:50 a.m., 8 lb. 6 oz. Barbara and Mark Ketchum, Lake Odessa, Aug. 30, 8:20 a.m., 8 B>. COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF Public Hearing — on — INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Board of Commissioners of the County of Barry will hold a public hearing at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 1983, in the Board Room, 2nd Floor, Courthouse Annex, 117 South Broadway, to receive testimony and discuss a proposed additional 1983 County Operating Millage Rate. Because of Act 5 of 1982, the county's base tax rate is reduced to 5.8354 mills for 1983. However, the County Board of Commissioners has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied within its allocated millage rate. In order to maintain basic County Services, the county p oposes to levey an additional millage rate of .0346 m Ils (3.5 cents per $1000 SEV) above the 5.8354 mill base rate, or a total operating rate of 5.87 mills (‘5.87 per $1000 SEV). This will provide an estimated .6% increase in county operating revenues. Public comment is welcome at this hearing. Norval Thaler County Clerk Back-to-School, but first a medical check-up School should be an enriching and enjoyable experience for all children. And it can be, according to the Michigan State Medical Society, if parents ensure that their children are physically and mentally prepared. A physical examination is an important part of readying children for school. It can, in fact, mean the difference between success and failure. Each year thousands of children enter school with medical problems-speech, eyesight, hearing, and other physical disabilities-which impair their academic per­ formance. Typically, physical exams cover al! aspects of a child’s health in an attempt to identify potential problems. Should an irregularity be disclosed, the physician, parents, and school per­ sonnel can all work together to resolve or minimize it Most Michigan Com­ munities require a health check up for first-time school students. Physical exams are also essential for children intending to be involved in organized athletics. The physician then may look specifically for health problems such sports activity might cause or heighten. Complete and current immunizations are required for all students by Michigan law. Appropriate vac­ cinations and boosters can be administered to children at the time of their physical exam. Child health, of course, isn’t important only at the beginning of the school year. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. September 1, 1933 Page 9 Simpson pointing Saxon team toward Lakewood grid opener by Steve Vedder Jeff Simpson admits that having a small football team is cause for a little concern. Not small in terms of physical size ~~ Hastings in fact is bigger in that department than a year ago — but in terms of numbers out Tor the team. in the past, it hasn't been unisual for 35-4C kids to dot a Hastings football roster This year 27 players answered the first practice bell and the team currently stands at 26 kids Those numbers have caused Simpson and the rest of the Saxon mentors to somewhat amend their coaching tactics. Naturally the first problem to hamper a small football team will be injuries. In football, it’s naive to believe a team can dart through a season dodging injuries. A small team is not afforded the luxury of going several deep at very many positions. So when the injuries come, a player will quite probably be called on to play a strange position. impressed with some of the battles being waged for starting positions “There is a lot of competition, but without the numbers there isn't that push.” he ad­ mitted. One thing that Simpson is pushing toward is Thursday's four-team scrimmage at Plainwell. He said the team is ready for some game-action instead of the ever,' day grind of practice. "I think we're ready, but we really are getting ready for that opener at Lakewood," said Simpson. The Saxons open their season on Sep­ tember 9 hosting Lakewood. The Vikings were winless under new coach Tim Wood last year, but Simpson expects Lakewood to come blowing into Hastings that night. “It's a rivalry," said Simpson. “It’s probably their biggest game of the year. For us, it’s important to get off on the right foot." The Hastings Country Club will be the site of a tournament sponsored by Cove Distributors Inc., in cooperation with Anheuser-Busch on Sept. 3. Pictured above with the prizes are tournament director Hal Buerge and Anheuser-Busch dis­ tributors Brandy Brands*etter and Gordon Covu. The entry fee is $20 and prizes will be staggered throughout the field. Entry blanks are available at all area golf courses. Starts Wednesday August 31st Sports at a Glance Girls basketball a winner now It used to be the quickest way to a headache. My friend would drag me to the high school girls basketball games to watch his sister, and it drove me nuts. These girls could barely dribble the ball and shooting and passing seemed as out of (dace far them as mustaches. The play of these girls was just not entertaining. This was in the early 1970s and girls basketball was still something of an alternative to cheerleading or dating the quarterback. Even though there have been girls basketball teams for decades, it has taken quitesometimefor the sport to be ...accepted. Why? A few reasons come to mind. For one, girls basketball has been handicapped by the sterotype that girls shouldn’t play sports, and two, if they did they should take a back seat to the boys. A third reason would be coaching Despite girls softball still being slowed by inferior coaching, girls basketball has attracted many top-notch coaches. And it shows. Hey, this is 1983 and girls basketball has come a long way baby. Now the sport of girls basketball is getting the first rate athletes into the sport and it’s booming. Quality basketball is commonplace and the girls are being noticed by the fans and media. No longer is girls basketball relegated to page three of the sports section. Often it’s page one news. Try looking at girls basketball as a snowball tumbling down a hill. As the quality of the sport picks up, more and more top-flight athletes get into the sport, the play improves even more, and the media picks up on the action because it’s a good story. That only makes more people aware of the sport and shoves even better athletes get into the game. This is exactly how boys basketball has reached the lofty level it has at­ tained. And girls basketball is rapidly bouncing down the same lane. One step at a time girls basketball has gained in popularity to boys basketball. The girls still rank behind boys basketball in both exposure and the overall talent level, but every year the girls are drawing closer. But lately some rumblings have been heard to switch girls basketball from a fail to a winter sport. And if that hap­ pens, I’m afraid you’re going to see the runaway snowball effect of girls basketball begin to slow down. It would come as a blow if the girls were forced to go bead to bead with the boys. How would girls basketball come out ahead? What would it gain, equality? ' Hardly. The present setup of the girls playing in the fall is the best arrangement they could make. If girls basketball is put into direct competition against boys basketball, it will only force the fans and media to choose between one sport or the other. And I’m afraid girls basketball isn't quite ready for that. None of this should sound sexist — it isn't meant to be. It’s just that girls basketball is growing and developing as a fall sport. Why monkey around with a good thing? The sport won’t grow any faster being played in the winter. It would be quite the opposite. Right now the girls have their own place in the eyes of the media and the fans. It would be a mistake to take that niche away. There is another angle to playing girls basketball in the winter: volleyball. Many of the fine basketball players also play volleyball. Those girls shouldn’t be forced to choose between basketball or volleyball...let’em play both. Would it be right for girls basketball to grow at the expense of volleyball? Someone please explain to me how that could help girls sports. Right now 1 like covering girls basketball because it is entertaining and competitive. I don’t even get those heada.u « I used to get. With the season opener little more than a also played well together for so early in the week away, the Hastings girls basketball season, said Murphy. team is about ready to slip into fourth gear. Hastings will play Lansing Sexton in the The Saxons, under "new" coach Pat first round of the Lakewood Invitational. The Murphy, have been working out since Aug. 22 game begins at 8 p.m. and is proceeded by in preparation for their 1983 debut in the the Dewitt-Lakewood game at 6 p.m. Lakewood Invitational on Sept. 8. The championship game of the tournament Hastings recently participated in a six- will be played Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. The losers of team scrimmage at Plainwell and Murphy the first round will play at 6 p.m. on that said her team looked good. evening. “We made some mistakes but we didn't Murphy believes her team is ready to open look bad for the first time out." said Murphy. the season despite only having two weeks of “We realize what we have to work on." practice by game time. Specifically. Murphy said her team's "I think we're as ready as anybody else,” defensive work could have been better. In she said of the two weeks practice. "I think addition, the team's press needs work. we'll all equal about that time.” "But those things will only come with Working on fundamentals — passing, experience and playing together." she said. dribbling, and shooting — stiff heads Mur­ On the positive side. Murphy said her team phy's list of priorities. The team is also made good passes and shot well. The Saxons spending time reviewing it’s offenses and defenses in preparation for the Sexton game. Outerwear Caravan Golf prizes— by Steve Vedder Cagers learning to play together 25% off All women’s, men’s, children’s coats, jackets. Whatever your style, the choices have never been better. busy preparing for the season opener Sept. 9 against Lakewood. Playing with a patchwork lineup has sent many a coach to an early retirement. 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Van Geison 242. SPECIAL EVENTS • MOST PARS ... P. Edwards 6. G. Storrs 6. W. Wyngarden 4. •EPT. 10 ... Men’s Golf Outing at Riverbend Golf Course. Shotgun start at 8 o.m. Sign-up at the lodge or call In 945-5308. OCT. 1 ... Golf Dinner at the lodge. Wives ond guests invited. Anyone golfing in the outing, not a league member, may also come to the dinner. Michigan National Bank Electronic The only card in town! 230 N. Broadway • Phone 945-2424 □□ safe OPEN LABOR DAY 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. I 0/2*10 IQ PA / vJv_yl II Iv-^y 0PEN SU.HDM Noon to 4 p.m. Hstings, Michigan I7=x= WW �The Hostings Bonner— Thursday, September 1, 1983, page 10 Great Lakes salmon fever to strike region’s many anglers One of the best Great Lakes salmon fishing seasons will peak over the next two months as two million cohos and chinook school for spawning runs off 44 rivers, bays and lakes, reports the Automobile Club of Michigan. Action will center on the Great Lakes ports until mid-September, then shift to the state’s major rivers and streams wehere salmon become the targets of wading anglers until early November. Each fall the salmon return to the streams highlighted on the Auto Club’s 1983 guide to spawn and die. Chinook fingerlings migrate downstream to the Great Lakes in the spring where they’ll spend three to six years, growing to 35 pounds in size. The coho Guide to 1983 Salmon Hot Spots LAKE SUPERIOR AMERICAN -C SATURDAY 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. LAKE MKXGAW 1—St Joseph R«gr 23—Huron River 3-Grand River 5-Pentwater Lake 6-Pere Marquette Rhrer* 7-Sabte firver* 8-Manistee River" 4 Lake 9-Betsie River 10-Ptatte Htver A Bay 11-Boardman River WBCH □Ci CCi CCi □cc ■cc □□ □□ □ □: □□I □□□ ■□ 12—Elk River 13—Pine River 14-Bear River 15—Manistxjoe ftver ■Cl 18-Menominee River □□1 21 -Big Iron Rivet ‘LtnralUed tanmg penwned on designated sections SERVICE SPECIALS ' 17580813 . 185808)3 . 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Insects are high in fat and protein, and are energy sources needed by the young grouse in their first weeks. To find these food items, the birds spend much of their time in the summer foraging areas at the edge of openings. By late summer, the young grouse are over three-quartets grown. Their needs for high- Rodee’s womens softball team of Hastings will be traveling to Monroe, Michigan, over Labor Day weekend to participate in the Class B state finals. There will be 22 teams throughout the state competing for the title. This summer Rodee’s played in the Wyoming League near Grand Rapids where they competed against Class A and Open teams. The competition was tough, which, according to coaches Dave Williams and Terry Greenfield, should help the team If you, as a tenant, pay more than 30 per­ cent of your family's Income for rent and utilities, you may qualify for federal rent allowance subsidies offered by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). - CFRONT DISC BRAKES ' ...On Sept. 1 the 1983 Put & Take season will open in Barry County. Nev game law digests are out. ...Clear cut areas are well on the way to healing themselves from what they looked like in the spring. Grouse hatch comes in late summer ATTENTION: RENTERS/LANDLOROS Cterett* Extra • Inspect Tire • Adjust Combe* • Caster and toe-in to specs • Inspect steering suspension •46.95 •47.95 •49.95 •51.95 *1.5*’2JI ( ♦35.95 •37.50 Notes 41-Lexington Michigan Stalo Housing Osvolopment Authority BARRY COUNTY TUNE-UP YOUR CH NOW!! aa8 faster starts... POLYESTER TIRES 39— Hartxx Qracti " ” EACH Double Steel Belted Radial WHITEWALLS 33-HarrisvOe Hrtxx spinner baits. Pork rine frogs in lily pads is a good bait. energy foods decrease, and their diet swit­ ches to include aspen leaves, plant buds, and other plant parts. During this period, the grouse move from their summer haunts to fall habitat where they will spend the next six weeks. This habitat is dense growth young forest. Often the forest type they pick is cut-over aspen or maple stands. They will remain there until the frosts come and the leaves fall. Then they will move again to their winter cover often in lowland brush areas. Rodee’s womens softball team heads for state finals ^SMHOCK *8.00 Bluegills are still biting in Barry County lakes, but it takes a little work on the part of the fisherman to bring them in. The fish are being taken in deep water, perhaps 35-60 feet fishing in approximately 13-15 feet deep. The cricket wax worm combination still works but adding some small gold spinners and a orange bead to the line helps. As for lakes, Middle Lake at Foley's Cove, Clearn Lake and Bristol Lake are also producing. Bass are hitting in deep water on LAKE ERE________ 22-Sihmr Rnrer 229 N. Broadway, Hastings Phone 948-2121 NO TRADE NECESSARY Bluegills still biting in county waters 28- CrpRMr LAKE ST. CUUR 142—Onton Rtvtr 20-Presque Isle River Auto Service] A v LAKE HURON 38- Port Aurtn 17-Escanaba River HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00 te 5:00 saveS& 27— St Marys Rhrer 16-Thompson Cree* Mouth ...Stereo 100 rm FREE MOUNTING Outdoor Report 25-Sucker R.ver 4—Muskegon River* & Lake Noon to 4 p.m. TIRE SPECIALS When salmon fishing began in Michigan 16 years ago. it was primarily a fall sport for fishermen along streams and piers. In the last 10 years it has evolved into a spring through fall activity due to the growth in popularity of trolling. The switch from streams to lakes occurred mainly because salmon still in the Great Lakes make prime table fare while taking lures more readily in lakes. In rivers, fish are usually too ripe for prime meat andmust be provoked into striking a lure. There are literally dozens of popular salmon lures being used on the Great Lakes. Some of the more favored baits this summer include Northport Nailers, Huron Herrings, J-Plugs, Canadian Plugs, Squids, Sparkle Flies, dodgers, Flutter Chucks and Zippers. Salmon spawn in another favorite. This fall there will be “liberalized" fishing rules along sections of the Au Sable and Big Manistee, Pere Marquette, Muskegon and Sable rivers from Sept, io to Oct 25. The rules allow anglers to keep foul-hooked or Snagged Pacific salmon. For sections open on each river, consult the DNR’s 1983 Michigan Fishing Guide. Anglers planning a charter boat trip should count on spending $50 to $60 per person for a half-day's fishing, with most skippers requiring a minimum of four passengers. Fur a free copy of the Fishing and Specialty Charters Directory, write the Michigan Travel Bureau, Department of Commerce, Lansing, MI 48909. Even though the levels of chemical con­ taminants are dropping in Great Lakes fish, the Michigan Department of Public Health continues to advise children and women who are pregnant or nursing against eating any salmon. Others are cautioned to eat no more than one-half poind of Lake Michigan and Huron salmon per week. 2-Kalamazoo River SUNDAY DISCOUNT TIRE PRICES salmon stay in the big lake., p year and cnehalf and can grow to 15 pounds at maturity. Charter boat captains and Department of Natural Resources fisheries biologists report spring and summer activity equal to or slightly better than last year, which was the best since Great Lakes salmon fishing began in 1967. Nearly 300,000 anglers in boats, on piers, along shorelines or in streams will try to fill their coolers with salmon this fall. This year’s most improved fishing has been in Lake Huron along the thumb The first mature schools of chinook are returning to Port Sanilac and Port Austin. In addition, recent Port Austin plantings of 200,000 steelhead and brown trout plus more than one million lake trout and 100,000 coho salmon should mean excellent spring to fall fishing action in two or three years. The DNR also planted more than a million coho and chinook in Lake Huron near Rogers City this summer to ensure heavy runs of coho beginning next year an chinook in 1985. A bonus pink salmon fishery awaits anglers in the Upper Peninsula and along a few tributaries in the Lower Peninsula. The biennial runs. of the pink, or humpback salmon, are expected to hit at least five streams off Lake Superior and one off nor­ thern Lake Huron, all in the U.P. The peak runs of the tasty pinks are ex­ pected by mid-September. The humpbacks, which average about one pound, are taken by casting spinners or spawn at river mouths or over spawning beds. While the first mature runs of salmon will darken the waters of several thumb-area streams, DNR fisheries biologist in west Michigan expect better than normal runs on the St Joseph River from Benton Harbor to Berrien Springs and on the Grand River from Grand Haven to Grand Rapids. They expect the other Lake Michigan tributaries to produce about the same results as 1982. LUBE, OIL & FILTER Includes up to 5 qts. major brand oil, tubrication of front end, install oil filter, air pressure checked, belts, hoses and all fluid levels checked. SK ■< I fl V W I JL K These are the qualifications: (1) You must be Income eligible; (2) the living unit you select must meet the Housing Quality Stan­ dards of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and (3) the rent for the unit, Including utilities, must be within the Fair Market Rent established by HUD. A welting list for one-, two- and threebedroom units for families and for elderty, handicapped or disabled Individuals only Is being established In Barry County. For more Information, please contact: Gail Zink Michigan State Housing Development Authority Plaza One Building - Garden Level 401 South Washington Square, P.O. Box 30044 Lansing, Michigan 48909 Telephone: (517) 373-9344 during me stale tournament Rodee’s has participated in four tour­ naments this summer placing either first or second in three of them. The most recent was Aug. 20 when the team traveled to Jackson where they won the tournament Judy An­ derson pitched all of the games and she held opponents to a total of eight runs in three games. Rodee's defeated the Sprinters of Ann Arbor s-2 in the championship game. One of the runs was a home run by Melissa Wash­ burn. Williams and Greenfield fuel the girls have an excellent chance of placing in the state finals. They feel the team is extremely strong defensively, but the team’s hitting is sometimes inconsistent Alumni football practice to start Practice for the Hastings Alumni football team will begin Tuesday, Sept. 6 behind the high school. Practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. Call 948-8445 for more details. -ENTER TODAY — MAIL YOUR ENTRY ... DROP IT OFF AT ... The Goff Shop, or bring it with you on September 3rd, to .. HASTINGS COUNTRY CLUB 1550 North Broadway, Hastings, 49058 M.D.A. Golf Tournament Hastings Country Club...Sept. 3,1983 Name_______________ Address_____________ City_________________ State I Phone Number________ I Number in Group______ I Preferred Starting Time I _____________________ I* Sponsored by COVE DISTRIBUTORS, INC. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. September 1, 1983. Page 11 204 runners compete in Casite Challenge Race Casite Challenge —1983 FINISHING RESULTS FWA Pvsrall Creep MEN Iwe. Crtj AGE 14 A UNDER 1 Robbie Trowbridge. Vermontville 38:51 28 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Timothy Gilmor. Holland......... Chuck Robinson. Dowling ... Deon Steeby. Wayland........... Aoran Kroll, Byron Center.... Lenny Cose. Dowling................ Michael Corson, South Hoven . Brian VanderKolk. South Haven Ken Davis. South Hoven......... Shannon Zmuda, South Hoven . 41:35 48:51 50,34 51:42 53:03 55:05 55:25 59 108 112 127 144 155 164 176 177 11 Denny Menneil, Hostings......... 12 Tom Herbstreilh, Hostings .. MEN 1 BobVandenBtrg, Middlevilit 2 Dove Strong, Lake Odessa.............. 3 David Franklin, Nashville................... 4 Brod Bennett. Hostings................... 5 Mike Shaw, Hostings....................... 6 Kirk Holloway. Charlotte................... 7 Brian Smith, Middleville................. 8 Dan levering, Nashville................... 9 Cloy Loughlin, Hastings..................... 10 Jim VandenBerg, Middleville.......... 11 Wayne Oom, Hastings....................... 12 Todd Rounds, Middleville.................. 13 Chris Geething, Dowling..................... 14 Jim Hilton, Lake Odessa ......... 15 Jeff VanMeter, Caledonia.................. 16 Michael Campbell, Albion................ 17 Leslie Donkins, South Haven ....... 18 Tom Freridge, Hostings..................... 19 Phil Gillespie, Battle Creek......... 20 Steve Mauer, Hostings................... 21 Beau King. Hostings.......................... 22 Nick VondenDriessche, Nashville.. ’ 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Bob Vandenberg (left) and Lauro Hoaksma, both of Middleville, emerged from tn-n^s and women's champions in the Cosite , — ------ -----uriuinpions II Challenge on Saturday. Congratulating them is Andy Johnson of Hastings Manufacturing, the sponsors of the race. 56:38 59,28 Eric Cusack, Hastings.......................... bob Blocher, Woodland....................... Paul Kaiser, Hostings........................ Brad Kruithof. South Haven............ Scott Muske, South Hven................... Garry Brand, Hastings........................ Brent Tracy, Hastings........................ Dave Byrne, Hastings.......................... Tim Scheessel, Hastings ................... Pat McIntyre, Hastings........................ Rick Fay, Hastings............................... Scott M-Donold, Kalamazoo.............. 32,29 34,55 35:48 36:25 36:25 37,28 38:20 38:44 39:26 40:02 <003 40:06 40:15 40.28 41:03 41:24 42.50 42:55 43:33 43:36 43.50 45:14 45.39 46*40 49,43 50:18 50.28 51:28 52:02 57:42 Steve Sobleskey. Olivet........................ Tim James, Hastings............................ John Horwarth, Battle Creek.............. Michael Hammond. Charlotte............ 33.07 33:35 33.41 36:07 Brian Reetz. Bottle Creek . . Paul Dav. Hostings................ John Evor.s.................. .................. Wally Barbee. Hastings................ John Chambers. Middleville. . Vaughn Shade, lake Odessa . . . 36.47 37:08 38 23 39:46 16 25 33 89 90 MEN . AGE 25/29 17 24 27 32 35 36 37 38 43 51 55 65 66 67 69 71 72 84 87 91 95 106 134 141 142 152 157 183 MEN ...AGE 20/24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 180 189 ACE 15/19 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Thomas Potter. Lansing ... Mike Martin. Kalamazoo... Michael Faulkner, Ann Artx. William Soblesky, Clivet .... Daniel Ullery. Grayling......... Herb Stump, Woodland......... Charles Moore, Hostings.... Scott Smith, Hastings............ Robert Stodel. Hastings . William Collins. Dayton. Ohio MEN 33:39 34:40 39:25 31 40:22 40 40,27 42 40:43 41.38 60 50:00 139 52:59 161 1:00:15 191 AGE 30/34 1 David Knopp, Middleville... . 2 Eldon Willard, Hostings......... 3 Don Roscoe, Nashville............ 4 Al Doviou, Grand Rapids ... 5 Lorry Poppemo. Holland .... 6 Barry Estill, Lansing.............. 7 Bill Rich, Middleville.............. 8 Gary Stringhom, Galesburg .. 9 Steve Penix, Kalamazoo .... 10 Mark Shriver, Middleville . .. 11 Andrew Johnson, Hastings .. 12 John Bottorff, Battle Creek... 13 Michael Littler, Kalamazoo ... 14 Fred Hayes, Hastings.............. 15 Michael Miller, Battle Creek .. 16 Dona Andrews, Dowling......... 17 Dove Leary, Hastings.............. 18 Gerry Mothisen, Grand Rapids. 19 Mike Kirby Bottle Creek......... 20 Wayne While, Battle Creek. . 21 Mark Feldpausch, Nashville... 22 Stephen Youngs, Hastings.... 23 Manvel Esquivel, Wyoming . .. 24 Brace Curtis, Hastings............ 25 Mickey Widner, Kalamazoo ... 26 Lance Wissmon, Kentwood ... 27 Harold Lewis, hostings............ 37:03 37:59 38:04 39)2 40:50 40,57 41:09 42:41 43:20 43:51 45:12 45:40 45-42 45:52 46:20 46:48 47:55 48:11 48:59 49:45 52:46 53:31 53.32 59:43 19 20 29 48 50 52 64 70 75 77 80 86 '’2 93 96 102 109 118 122 129 135 159 166 167 190 MEN... AGE 35/39 Place winners in the mon 14 end under division: Mike Carson Aaron Kroll, Doon Steeby, Chuck Robinson, Timothy Gilmor, and Robbie Trowbridoo. Mindy Marko and Mlchalle Aldrich were the top two placers in the women's 14 and under division. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 36:28 38:15 Chuck Kennedy, Grand Rapids............ 38.35 Kevin Mogin, Lansing.......................... 40:20 David Blough, Kalamazoo................... 40:25 Bill Bauman, Grand Rapids................ 40.34 Ralph Paulk, Grand Rapids................. 41:13 Wayne Brown, Hastings..................... 45:15 Michael Kozak, Grand Rapids............ 45.45 Norman Richardson, Hastings............ 45:55 Leslie Calkins, Dorr.............................. 45:56 Ten King, Hastings.............................. 48:40 John McKinley, Middleville................. 49:02 lorry Hollemans, Wyoming................. 49,25 Robert Royer, Hastings........................ 50:56 Rod Miller, Hastings............................ 52:21 Ed Philips, Hastings............................ 1:05:33 8 9 W 11 12 13 Norm Aspinall, Hastings................... Dick Show, Hastings.......................... Gordon Bennett, Hostings................... David Deon, Hastings.......................... Richord Boldwin, East Lansing............ Tom Bailey. Kalamazoo........................ 13 14 15 16 17 Tom Bailey, Kalamazoo....................... Micky Furrow, Hastings..................... Arnold Decker. Caledonia................... Larry Kirk, Grand Ropids..................... Tom Baker, Bottle Crook.... .......... MEN Placers in the men's 15-19 brocket: Leslie Donkins, Jeff VanMeter, Todd Rounds, Jim Vandenberg, Dave Strong, Dave Franklin, Mike Shaw, Kirk Holloway and Dan Levering. Top three women, 15-19: Tosha Warren, Cherie Bradley and Barb Case. The two placers in the women's 3034 division: Karen Augustine and Mary Palmer. The top three places in the women's 25-29 division: Manon Vankuilenberg, Mimi Brophy and Judy Vandenhenst. 37:46 40:29 41:26 41:34 42:30 43>43 46:35 46:49 49:51 49:51 50:29 51:11 51:30 57:49 18 56 58 61 63 73 78 79 104 no 116 137 137 143 150 154 184 Gerald Inman. Springfield................ Lee Hokie. Plainwell......................... Cyril Bums Dorr.............................. 44 00 44:22 76 81 46:37 105 107 47:55 49 32 50:59 51:23 53.37 119 133 149 38:18 40:34 41:21 23 46 $4 62 68 85 103 169 MEN . . . AGE 50 A OVER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Normon Crittenden, Galesburg .... Jerry Johncock. Shelbyville. ......... George Corpenter, Battle Creek . . Jock Brown. Hastings....................... Howard Farris, Mattawan................ Jim Brennon. Battle Creek.............. Jim Kroll. Bryon Center..................... Jock Kehoe. Kalamazoo..................... Jock Koch, Parchment....................... Don Smith, Hostings......................... Frank Misak, Hastings....................... Oran Mitchell, South Haven................ 46:26 47:26 50:05 50:40 54:08 55:39 Dickie L. Roberts, Hastings................ Doug Bradford, Hastings..................... 58:30 1:01:45 187 195 50:35 53:46 145 170 43:01 115 140 147 172 179 WOMEN ... AGE 14 A UNDER 1 Mindy Marko, Muskegon..................... 2 Michelle Aldrich, Hostings................... WOMEN ... AGE 15/IB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 E 9 10 11 12 Char Gibbs, Battle Creek.................. Cherie Bradley, Hastings.................. Colleen Duffy, Hastings.................. Jean Chenier. Hastings..................... Michelle McLain, Middleville............ Natasha Warren, Hastings.............. Barb Caso, Dowling......... .................. Jackie Jaynes, Hastings................... Amber Steeby, Wayland................... Julie Brandl, Battle Creek................. Kim Inman, Hastings.......................... Sheila Campbell, Nashville................ 5 46:16 100 48:38 124 53:00 163 53:13 165 54.00 171 7 55:04 175 55:30 178 56:51 181 57:27 182 58:03 185 1:01:59 196 1:18:44 200 AGE 20/24 Lotro Haaksma, Middleville............ Gndy Coin, Hastings.......................... Kathy Shaw, Hastings....................... Deborah Harrison, Climax................ Kathy Powers, Hastings................... Dob Thompson, Hostings................... Dana Krako, Hostings....................... 40:54 49 48:05 120 50:39 146 52:01 156 52:53 160 58:12 186 1:00:38 193 WOMEN . AGE WEB 1 Judy VondonHenst, Kentwood.......... 2 Mimi Brophy, Water.......................... 3 Manon Vonkuileaburg, Hastings .... WQMEN 44:26 48:57 1:00:28 128 192 45:58 47:46 99 117 AQE10/34 1 Koren Augustine, Kalamazoo. 2 Mary Palmer, Hastings......... WOMEN. AGE 15/19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sheila Blough, Kaiomazoo................... Catherine Brown, Charlotte................ Lucerne Cook, Lowell.......................... 47:17 113 49:21 131 51:30 153 Freddy Kruko, Hastings....................... Marian Anderson, Middleville............ Mary Barth, Lansing............................ Marilyn Anderson-Ruby, Nashville... 54:21 173 54:33 174 .58:35 188 1:00:43 194 1:05:20 197 Cathy Brown. Battle Creek................. Barbara Cook was the lone placer in the women's 50 and over age division. WOMEN.. . AGE 40/44 1 2 3 4 5 Carol Bender, Middleville .. Carolyn McMahon, Hastings Diane Artonos, Shelbyville . Leigh Bailey, Kalamazoo ... Barbara DeDecker .............. 46.55 111 48:20 123 49,48 136 53:32 168 WOMEN-AGE 4B/4B 1 SharonSchondeymeyor, Middleville.. 2 Pot Efonboas, Grand Rapids................. 3 Liz Lancaster, Hastings....................... 46:19 101 48:10 121 52:59 162 38:05 39:14 39:52 21 30 1 Barbara Cook, Elsie.............................. 1:25.17 201 Placers in the men's 50 and over category: Jim Kroll, Jim Brennan, Howard Farris George Carpenter, Jerry Johncock and Norm Crittenden. Placer* in the women'* 40-44 age group: Carol Bender, Caroline McMahon, Diane Arbana* and Leigh Bailey. Placers in the Men's 25-29 division: Bill Sobleskey. Don Ullery. Mike Faulkner. Mike Martin an Tom Potter. Bob Vandenberg outdistanced the held, taking the overall victory honors. WOMEN . . . AGE BO A OVEN AGE 45/49 Pod Grind*!, Grand Rapids . . Roy Aspinoll, Noshville.......... Henry Matheson, Galesburg . Placers in the men's 30-34 age division: Lorry Poppemo, Dan Roscoe, Eldon Willard, Dove Knapp, Barry Estill, Bill Ric, Gory Stringham, Mark Shriver and Andy Johnson. Placer* in the men'* 20-24 division: Paul Day, Brian Keetz, Michael Hammond, John Horwarth, Tim James and Steve Sobleskey. 13 22 26 39 41 45 53 88 94 97 98 125 130 132 148 159 198 MEN... AGE 40/44 Brad Bennett, Sr., Hostings.............. Keith Middlebush. Caledonia.............. Daniel DeGrow. Parchment................ Paul Moore, Hastings.......................... Robert Vandenberg, Middleville .... David Dolson, Coldwater..................... John Warren, Hastings........................ Ron Hoisted. Freeport................ bob Bender. Middleville . .. Dove Keitzmon, Hostings................ Keith Mockellar. Reed city.............. Roy Campbell. Albion . Robin Barlow Hickory Corners . . Michael Kobran. Detroit................... Dove McIntyre. Hastings................ WOMEN Jim Schafer, Portage......................... Jock Longstreet, Hastings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 The three placers in the women's 45-49 division: Sharon Schondelmaeyer, Pai Eiebaos and Liz Lancaster. Placers ir. the men's 45-49 division: Henry Matheson, Ray Aspinall and Paul Grindel. Placers in the men's 40-44 age bracket: John Warren, Norm Aspinall, Dave Dolison, Bob Vandenberg, Dick Shaw, Paul Moore, Dan DeCrow, Keith Middlebush, and Brad Bennett. Placers infhe 35-39 age division: Dave Blough, Kevin Magin, Bill Bauman, Chuck Kennedy. Jack Longstreet and Jim Shafer Placers in the women's 35-39 age brocket: Lucerne Cook, Sheila Blough and Catherine Brown. �The Hotting, Ronner- Thursday, September 1, 1983, Page 12 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 AUTOMOJIVf ' FOR SALE: 1980 Ford Fairmont station wagon, $2,800 or best offer. 721-9776, Banfield. (9-1) FOR SALE: 1979 Ford F-150 truck, very good condition. 9484314. (9-1) FOR SALE: Ford Van, 6 stick, new battery, windows, tires and carpet. Call after 5 p.m., 948-2257. (94) FOR SALE: 1980 Buick Regal and 1979 Ford 4-wbeel drive Bronco. Call after 2 p.m., 367-7438, Woodland. SfRVICfS PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9688. (tfn) GARAGE SALE: Sept. 2 & 3. 6*4” heavy-duty Skil saw, FOR SALE: 30 in. gas stove Mitre-Matic mitre box and gold. $75. 945-5658. saw, other misc. tools, 40 lb. FOR SALE: Duncan propane tank, men’s clothing, electric sewing ceramic kiln, medium size with shelves, posts and stilts, scissors, Christmas decorations, some winter $250. Call after 5:30 p.m. 94<<jackets and coats, household 2095.__________________ items, misc. 605 S. Michigan DESIGNER JEANS: Buy one pair, get second pair for Ave., Hastings. GARAGE SALE: Almost a doUar. Phone Ken, 948new refrigerator and stove, 8214.__________ 350 Suzuki motorcycle, organ, potbelly stove, clothes and misc. items. Sat. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 581 Powell Rd., Hastings. 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Sept. 3 A 5, 9 a.m. to ? An­ tique furniture, clothes, 3piece cane set, *73 Ford *4 ton truck, lota of misc 1% mile south of Clarksville on Nash Rd. FOR SALE: 1983 Concession trailer, mini donuts, coffee, soft ice cream. Call evenings, (517 ) 787-3819, Jackson. (94) FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: International M, runs real good, $750. 9459762. (94) FARM TRACTOR, combine 5 FAMILY BASEMENT and equipment parts - new SALE: Velvet love seat with and used. Rebuilt heads, chairand ottoman, excellent docks, generators, starters, AGRICULTURAL LIME­ condition; very good hutch clutches, pressure plates, STONE: Limestone and with glass doors; toaster TAs, overhaul kits and marl delivered and spread. oven; vaporizer; man’s complete motors. We ship Phone Darrel! Hamilton, sportcoat and panto, new, UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) size 32; lamp shades; bed­ ment Company, U.S. 131 at spreads; towels; dressing Wayland, Mich., 7924204 or MENDING BASKET: table; potty chair; canister 877-4666; also on M-50 half Household and clothing set; women's jeans and mile west of Lake Odessa, alternations, new zippers A blouses, large sizes; juniors coat linings. Flexible hours, and misses jeans and Mich., phone 3744801. experienced and reasonable. blouses: boys* shirts and Phone 9454712. (tfn) HflP WANTED pants size 12,14 A 16; men’s corduroy size 36 A 36; lots of HELP WANiED: Mental GARAGf SZUfS misc items. Also, 22 toying hens and rooster. Five miles health clinician seeking limited licensed psychologist YARD SALE: 10 a.m. tffl 3 out Campground Rd. to W. for community mental p.m. Fri, Sept. 2, 718 N. Sager Rd., turn right on health outpatient clinic to do gravel, house No. 1532, Glenwood, Hastings. Taffee assessments and general Addition, Teen-age dotting fourth house on right Watch therapy. Applicant must for signs. 945-4250. Aug. 31, and miscellaneous. possess skills to provide Sept. 1,2 A 3, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. LARGE GARAGE SALE: effective intervention with 965 E. Mill. Sept 9 A 10. family, children, and adults FOR RENT Starts at 9 a.m. experiencing accute psychiatric problems. LARGE GARAGE SALE: FOR RENT: Two bedroom mobile home. $190 monEmphasis in children ’s area. tools, furniture and dishes. Clinical experience man­ New and used merchandise. th.Call 9454609.________ datory. Salary competitive. 183 Thornapple Lake Rd., 9 FOR RENT: One bedroom Excellent fringe package. a.m. to 5 p.m. continuous. upstairs apartment in Send resume to: Barry GARAGE SALE: Thursday Hastings. $185 per month. County Mental Health, 1005 and Friday, 1634 W. State Security deposit required. W. Green SL, Hastings, MI Rd. School clothes, baby No pets, all utilities except 49058. No phone calls. Equal clothes, antique desk, an­ gas paid. 948-2529. Opportunity Employer. tique dishes, bunk beds, bike and violin. fOR SALL 8 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Lots of good clean clothing, infant through adult, lots of teenage sizes in excellent condition, toys, dishes, curtains, shoes, coats and misc. Also 2 snowmobiles and tools. Wertaesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to ? 5765 S. Broadway, Hastings. YARD SALE: Bv the Woodland School in Woodland, on Sat., Sept. 3, 9 a.m. to ? Antique books, old children’s storybooks, en­ cyclopedias, arts and crafts, pots and pans, cheese boxes, plants, old 78 speed records, also some 45s and 33b. FOR SALE: 250 gallon fuel oil tank, good condition, 30“ legs, $50. 9454242. (94) ONE ATARI: 14 game cartridges, three sets of paddles, $250. 672-5089, Martin. (9-1) FOR SALE: 52 gal. electric Power-Miser 10 water heater ; 250 gal. oil tank. Call after 4 p.rx, 94B-2B7. (94) FOR SALE: Old barn beams; JD 3-bottom plow. 3474346, Woodland. (94) MUST SELL: Brand new set will sell for $450. Phone 9454156. (tfn) Machinist tool maker Positioa available for mature person with jour- Re^tdrea blueprint reading and operating lUito with majority of tool room machinea. Call for appt. 3674612. FASHION CONSULTANTS Working with ladies* fashions. No investment, no layoffs. Part-time or fulltime. Must have car and phone. Call 945-3056 after 5 p.m. WAITRESSES needed to replace summer help. Spring Inn, 11424 Chief Noonday Rd., Gun Lake. No phone calls. (94) RtAL fSTATf HELP WANTED: Case manager seeking individual with bachelor's degree in human services area to coordinate and monitor community mental health agencies, developmentally disabled population. Ex­ perience preferred. Strong credentials and demon­ strated commitment will b° considered. Salary com­ petitive. Excellent fringe package. Send resume to Barry County Mental Health, 1005 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 49058. No phone calls. Equal Opportunity Employer. Musical Instruments ATTENTION NEW BAND MEMBERS - FOR SALE: King clarinet in excellent condition, $150. 623-8297, Delton. MOBILE HOMES NOTICES The regular monthly board meeting of the Barry County Mental Health Services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 8, 1983 at 12:30 p.m. in the conference room. Any in­ terested person is invited to attend. FOR SALE: Coon hound pups, red bone, $50. Ph. 7957881. Middleville. JOBS WANTED COOKIE BAKING GRANDMA will care for your children at her home in Delton. Call 6234297. (94) WANTED: Carpenter work. No job too small. AU phases of carpenter work, pole barns. Licensed. Delton, 6232968 or 948-9286 Hastings. (98) FOSTER CARE VACANCIES in my Adult Foster Care Home. 945-3747. (9-1) Send someone a happy ad... l Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) Ph. 948-8051 . Dear Josh, A big hug and kiss from Grandma and Grandpa C. on your very “1st” birthday, Sept. 4. We love you, WILL MAY CARPEN­ TER or her daughter please write to Mrs. Edw. Tazelaar, California, Md., Box 264 - zip 20619. Thank you. LOST FOR SALE: $5 each, small loveable puppies. 6234961, Delton. (94) RESEARCHER ANXIOUS: Borrow, duplicate or pur­ chase old issues Banner April thru June 1881. Arnott, 139 Hoyt SL, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11217. (9-8)__________ WANTED BY AUG? 31: House for two single mothers with children, al] school age. Need three to four bedrooms m town. Limited income Good references. Call 94fr 8563. (9-1) MOBILE, modular, and double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) OWN A HIGHLY PROFITABLE and ex­ clusive fashion shop for the full figure and larger ladies. Featuring all the nationally known brands in dresses, jeans, sportswear and related items. Brands such as Coatree, Bud Fashion, Ship *n Shore, Lady Wynn and many more. $19,900 includes beginning in­ ventory, training and fix­ tures. For complete in­ formation, call 501-329-2362. (9-1) PETS WANTED WANTED: Old Barbie dolls, her friends, clothes, and all. accessories. Call 343-1007, ‘ Kalamazoo. (9-8) FOR SALE: B flat Bundy clarinet outfit in excellent condition, $125; portable T.V., $25; 1974 Vega hood, $10. Phone 616-964-2078, Battle Creek. ATTENTION: Fun, easy, profitable job showing toys’ gifts and home decorating items. Flexible hours. Free $300 sample kit. Free sup­ plies. No delivery, no collecting. Excellent hostess program. For more in­ formation, call £45-5919. Also booking parties. (9-15) REWARD! Female yellow lab, lost around Middle Lake, Carlton Center area, 2*4 years old, very active but friendly, answers to Tasha. Please call 945-3967 or 9488258. (9-1) OWNER MUST SACRIFICE lovely, three bedroom ranch home in country. Newly decorated, acre lot overlooking pond, nine miles from Battle Creek, attached garage. $28,900. Trades and terms possible. Colonial Realty, phone 945-2423, 9454172. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MOMMY. Love you a lot. Tiffany and Jeff. PRODUCE SALES PRO GOOD CANNING TOMATOES 15.00 a bushel. Hot peppers also car blankets $3.00 and $5.00. 9482550. Sen with no mawy down, 100% financinfl, 95%+approvals, commis­ sions up to $1,050 per ide, cash advances paid weekly. Expense paid training. Opportunity to advance to six Figure income within 90 days. 1 to 3 years sales experience required. SWEET CORM, $2.50 per bushel, you pick. Also canning tomatoes, 2>4 miles south of Middleville light. 891-8013, Caledonia. Call... MR. LANE •:00 A.M. to ICKB P.M. 1-800-247-2444 No tovMtnwnt, w« InvMt In you. SOLAR SYSTIMS CASH HIH I ANII CdNIHAI. Is S HI Al 1 SI All IOANS SOLAR SYSTEMS A SUPPLIES: Reduce your heating cost. Call Sun­ ny comb. 945-30)0. (9-1) Old Fashioned Farm Days returns to Prairieville this coming weekend AMAZON PARROT: blue front, 1 yr. old, perch tamed, just starting to talk. 948-2847. The fifth annual Old Fashioned Farm Days gets under way at 4 p.m. Friday. Sept. 2 with pioneer farming and demonstrations, a craft sale and flea market and plenty of food available on the grounds. Farm Days will be held on 100-acres of land at Green Acres Dairy Farm, owned by Bill and Maggie Aukerman, at 7990 Milo Rd., south of Delton off M-43. Proceeds from this year’s show wiU be donated to volunteer oi^anizatiore in the community and to the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame building fund. Other entertainment on Friday will include steam and antique tractor track events and a steam engine spark show at dusk. Square dancing will get underway at 7:30 p.m. with country music by Guy Lincoln and the Wranglers. The square dancing will be part of the program at the same time Saturday and Sunday too. Festivalgoers won’t have to go hungry at any hour. Pancake and Sausage hreakfasts will be served on the grounds from 7-9 a.m Saturday through Monday. A hog roast (enjoy a complete dinner or a sandwich) is set for 11 a jn. Saturday and an ox roast dinner is on the agenda for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. A chicken dinner will be served on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition, there will be many FOR SALE: 1975 Datsun concession stands. 280Z. 6 cyl., 77,000 miles, Saturday activities will very good condition inside begin with a buffalo chip and out. Phone 765-5329 throwing at 9 a.m. when a Freeport. draft horse log pull will also 1975 CHEVY BLAZER - 4 x begin. A pony team log pull 4: 4 speed, lockout hubs, will follow. some rust, leaving county Ladies craft demon­ must sell, $800. 852-0884 strations, in the music tent, anytime. Nashville. will begin at 9 a.m. toa for SALE: 1982 Docfce A mule pull is slated for 10 Omni, front wheel drive. a.m. Saturday. 12,900 miles, AM-FM stereo, The first rodeo perautomatic transmission, real formance will Idck-off at 1 clean. 623-8814 Delton. p.m. and the shew will last until 3:30 p.m. The B-Bar J FOR SALE: Firestone truck Rodeo, sanctioned by the tire, 950 x 16.5. Four 14" Fenton mag wheels, phone Mid-States Rodeo Association, will include 795-9242 Middleville. (9-13). saddle bronc riding, WANTED: Travel Trailer 12 bareback bronc riding, calf or 13 ft. Self-contained. (616) roping, steer wrestling, bull 374-8628 Lake Odessa. (9-13) riding and the cowgirls’ barrel! race. There also will CARDS Of THANKS be a clown and the funny Pa Hector Family of DidAlma Wilcox wishes to dywadiddy. Ark. thank all her friends and An antique tractor pull is relatives who made her 90’h slated for 3-5 p.m. Obstacle Birthday such a wonderful course events for draft day. May God Bless and horses and pony teams will Keep You All. begin at 3 p.m. Saturday. A greased pig contest will be held at 5 p.m. Kids and adults should register for the pig contest at 3.30. At 8:30 a.m. Sunday, steam and antique tractor track events will start the and the hiring of a fourth. Joyce Cooklin will day. Church services with teach senior high math, Julie Ackerson will Pastor Doug Huntington will teach junior and senior high English and be held from 10-11 a.m. on Eldon Dodd will teach junior high science. the grounds. The ladies craft demonstrations will begin Barbara Case was hired to fill a secondary after the services and a special education position. rooster pull will start at that —Accepted conflict of interest statements time too. Participants in the from board members Dr. William Baxter pill are asked to bring their and Diane Hoekstra. They both will abstain own roosters. There will be from voting on financial matters directly lightweight and heavyweight related to the banking institutions with which classes. Harnesses and all they are affiliated. Baxter sits on the board necessary equipment will be of directors of the National Bank of Hastmgs furnished. and Hoekstra is an officer at Hastings City Another rodeo show will be Bank. held from 1-3:30 p.m. A —Voted to become active members in the peddle tractor pull and a Michigan Association of School Boards and national pony pull are both to rejoin the National Association of School set for 3:30 p.m. Boards. A 9 a.m. parade followed by the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame induction ceremony will start the festivities on Monday. A draft horse barnyard pull will follow and a tractor pull (stock only) is set for 1 p.m. Other attractions at the Almost new barn haus with loft. Finish farm days will include a farmer invention award and some interior to your style. Loft sizable a restored prison wagon for 2 bedrooms. Good fishing lake in which -.vill be used to create Barry County. new excitement. Visitors may be “picked up” and “arrested” and locked in the wagon, subject to a fine from five cents to 25-ceats for release. All fines will be used for charity purposes. Farmers are being asked kalamazoo to bring their latest invention to the show, big or small, to T _ bejudged. FOR RENT unfurnished upstairs 1 bedroom apart­ ment. No pets, no children, utilities paid. 945-9078 after 5 p.rn,_______________ School board, continued Lakefront Private HIDE-A-WAY SPORTING GOODS FOR SALE: 16 ft Fisher Marine bass boat, Marsh Hawk III, 70 hp. Evinrude, tilt and trim, depth finder front and rear, rod holder, aeriated line well with trailer, $5,500. Phone 9452425 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., ask for Rick. THIS COULD BEYOURAD *29,900®° 616-948-8051 FOR SALE: 1976 16-ft Sportsman travel trailer, sleeps 6, self-contained, good shape. Call 945-5745. CertwyZl BovealWotff can 616-385-4435 SERVICE DIRECTORY INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... • Individual Health • Group Health • Retirement ■rn *ufe 4^ \ • Home \ • Auto • Farm • Bu«in««« ' • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle ELECTRICAL TRAVEL Electric Motor Repair — Most motors repaired in one day — Firaace Motor awl Water hups Our Specialty --- -------------------------------------- LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING L ----------- — 533 W. State St. Hastings, Mich. I EAlSA I* (616)891-5245 1549 Bedford Road WATER TREATMENT WARDS APPLIANCES AND CATALOG SALES All items in store for sole to toko home. 629 S MICHIGAN AVE.. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN Phone 948-8103 □ Keep that great CM Frailng with Genuine GM Parts. BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! Tennis letfrinpng FujUtou Bicycles Bicycle Repair Mar Pool Cavan ueaaaa i caw a* ans (a u> a mi wet want ■ cans - vans ■ ncaurs HEATING a AIR CONDITIONING lliVfeti Street MILLER REAL ESTATE Wr a OettM-»e.l... 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Joe & Kim Schroeder 402 North Michigan Avenue (616) 945-3484 Hastings, Ml. 49058 HEALTH & FITNESS ' TOTAL FITNESS, INC. Cnfidwtiil hrwul tatrectna o> Eitrcw nd Dirt Cardiovascular 8 Physical Conditioning Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 "THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE" 1105 W. Green St., Hastings o____ r..n . MSK- 1A„„ c.: • T-Shirts • Team ' Shirts •etc. WTEARHOUSEj 945-4943 j � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-09-08.pdf c563faa55adc87ef1ebd1e9652c532ea PDF Text Text September 8,1983 Hastings voters to decide programs, class size News-Wrap: Breakfast with your legislators A LegislativexBreakfast, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held at 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12 at McDonald's Restaurant in Hastings. The pt* lie is invited toattend and ask questions to special guests Rep. Robert Bender and Slate Senator Robert Welborn. Cornell honors Hastings grad The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences of Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.'has announced that Catherine D. Groos has attained the dean’s honor list for outstanding scholastic performance in the spring term of 1983. Cassie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Groos of Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1982 and anticipates graduation from Cornell in May, 1986. Dr. Merriman joins medical society Kenneth S. Merriman, M.D., Hastings orthopaedic surgeon, is one of only 15 such specialists to be newlyinducted into full active membership in the Michigan Orthopaedic Society (MOS). Doctor Merriman advanced from associate to active status following his board certification and election to fellowship rank itf the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Delton man dead at scene A Delton man was killed in a traffic accident on Monday afternoon in Hope Township. David A. Vincent, 43, of 6423 Stevens Rd., was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident on Stevens Road near Miller Road. Vincerfl was traveling southbound when he tried to make a curve, last control, and the vehicle rolled over. Barry County S/jl. Gerald Smith, one of the officers responding to the initial call, said the cause of accident was still being investigated. “It didn't appear he was going that fast around the curve,” Smith said. “It was determined that the maximum speed for it would be 60 mph and that he (Vincent) was going bet­ ween 50 and 55 mph. There might have been another cause (other than losing control), but we won't know anything till we get the results back from the lab in a couple of weeks.” Escaped suspect arrested in Chicago Chicago police have arrested Leonard Burandt, the Hastings man who escaped city police custody Aug. 19. Hastings Deputy Police Chief Gordon Trick said Wednesday that his office has requested the suspect’s extradition to Michigan. Burandt reportedly fled police custody while being escorted from the police department office, located in the basement of city hall, to a police car, for transportation to the county jail. Police had questioned Burandt in reference to the July break-in of an E. Green St home, and had implicated him a second just prior to being taken to jail. Officials expected to see Burandt in . district court Aug. 26 after city police say they received a call from his lawyer, informing authorities that Burandt had agreed to turn himself in. Police say Burandt failed to make that appearance. Dawn Patrol in Hastings Sunday Hungry aeronauts from around the state will descend on the Hastings Airport Sunday for the 32nd annual Dawn Patrol breakfast, between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. > Last year's event drew between 60 and 70 planes, including 11 ex­ perimental aircrafts, and almost 600 people in ail turned out for the traditional pancake, sausage and juice breakfast. The event will give the public a chance to meet aviation-minded people, and to see and hear first hand how this type of recreation is enjoyed by the many aviators who fly into Hastings from all over the state. The' Hastings Flying Association holds the event to promote the use and growth of the Hastings Airport Money raised will be used for airport im­ provements normally funded by taxes or not done at all. This year's breakfast will feature a “50-50” grand prize drawing, and lots of door prizes. There will also be a number of firsts — the First home-built craft, the first antique and first ultra­ tiles to fly in for the traditional break­ fast. Price of the breakfasts is $2.75 for adults, and $1.50 for children. School opened yesterday morning for nearly 3,200 youngsters in Hastings classrooms. School officials said that 999 students attended rhe high school. 1,618 elementary students reported and approximately 580 students took their seats at the junior high. Northeastern first grade teacher Karen Olson is shown calling the roll in her class. On page six is a complete 1983-84 Hastings school schedule. By Norma Peterson Hastings area voters will be asked to approve two millage proposals when they go to the polls this Monday. If voters approve both proposals, millage in the school district will increase by 5.1033 mills. The district currently levies 26.51 mills for operations. Proposition I on the ballot asks for 2.4305 mills for four-years. If approved, that millage would generate $523,408.17 for the current school year to support programs. Specifically, that millage would support projects and activities, library services, computer literacy, junior high art. junior and senior high counseling services, in­ strumental music for later elementary, perceptual training (physical education) for early elementary grades, special education for learning disabled and emotionally im­ paired at the high school level, school bus replacement at the rate of three buses per year, building and site maintenance projects, and restoration of co-curricular activities currently being supported by funa raising efforts. Co-curricular activities would include 27 sports and activities at the junior high and high school level. If voters approve Proposition II on Mon­ day's ballot, class sizes will be reduced in all grade levels to a student-teacher ratio of The proposal seeks an additional 2.6728 mills for four-years to add 18-teachers to the current staff. The proposal would generate $461,480.37 for the 1983-84 school year. T-K teachers agree to start work, wait for audit results By Elaine Gilbert Teachers in the Thomapple-Kellogg School District were in their classrooms for the opening of school Tuesday without a new contract while they wait for the results of fact-finding And an audit of the district’s books. The teachers previously had voted to strike if a new contract agreement had not been reached by Tuesday. “We’re on the job. We have turned to factfinding," said Tony McLain, president of the Thomapple-Kellogg Education Association and a high school counselor. McLain said the board agreed to teachers’ requests for non-binding fact-finding and for a Michigan Education Association auditor to examine liic school district's books. The teachers' negotiating team had decided on Friday to recommend that teachers return to work on Tuesday, he said. The teachers agreed with that recom­ mendation in a vote Monday night. The stumbling block in reaching an agreement has been economic. "The negotiating team was concerned that if the board’s assessment of their financial picture was accurate then we would be striking when no funds were out there at all," said McLain. With an MEA auditor examining the books, he said, the teachers can gain a “clear picture of the financial status of the schools. Of course, the board has been saying that they simply don't have the funds to grant any kind of pay raise this year. “Frankly, there is some concern on the part of teachers whether that's accurate or not. New funds have come into the schools in the last couple of years: new millage, new state aid, and increased enrollments. So the teachers would like a little more accurate accounting on their part before they agree to anything at this point." The board had originally proposed a pay freeze for the district's 86 teachers this year. Now, McLain said, “ they have offered to give teachers their increments. However, he called the board's offer “very minimal. I find it hardly a change from the freeze position." McLain said he believes the Labor Relations Board will grant an expedited process for the fact-finding since teachers were “so close to being on strike." He added that he has not received final word on whether the process will be expedited. If the process is accelerated, the fact-finding should be done within the next week to two weeks, he said. "So we’ll be operating on those two premises and then see what the results are of those two reviews (fact-finding a nd auditing) and then go back to negotiations," said McLain. The Hastings Off-duty Hastings City Police Officer JerrySarver was northbound on S. Hanover Sunday night when he said he spotted Snider and a companion hitchhiking. Sarver s report states that he knew Snider to have had two warrants issued for him on the assault and battery and disorderly person charges Sarver reported he passed the hitchhikers, then doubled back and stopped at the Drake gas station to call the He explained that if either or both of the millage proposals pass, the changes will be implemented as soon as possible. Schoessel said he hopes people will get out and vote, “that's what democracy is all about.” The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Hastings Junior High School gymnasium and at Pleasantview Elemen­ tary School. Headlines this week • Fallsports previewed at five schools..Pages 7-11 • Prairieville murder trial begins...Page 1 • Middleville teachers are Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Vol. 128, No. 36 Hastings, Michigan -------- -------- ------- ------ Price 20c Thursday, Septembers,1963 Long jury selection marks opening of trial of Prairieville murder suspect by Ken Reibel and Norma Peterson During voir dire questioning, prospective jurors are asked what conclusions, If any, they’ve made about the case to be tried, and If they can set aside what they’ve heard and render a fair decision. A long, drawn out jury selection marked the first two days of the trial of Prairieville murder suspect Kevin Eugene Grote, 26, which opened Tuesday in Barry County Circuit Court Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes said Wednesday afternoon that she expects a motion from the defense attorney for a change of venue. “I certainly don't want to see one granted due to the expense to the county," she said. Expenses during the trial, she said, would include transportation, hotel accomodations, and meals for her staff, witnesses, and the jury. . . “I am opposed to it (change of venue) expressly because I think we can seat a fair and impartial jury," Hughes added. Grcte is charged with two counts of firstdegree murder, two counts of felony murder, and one count of armed robbery. He could receive as many as five life sentences, four without parole, if convicted of each count Judge Hudson E. Deming told the 87 prospective jurors Tuesday that the court would meet between 8:30 a.m. and 5 or 5:30 p.m. each weekday, and that the trial could last through to the end of next week. Twelve jurors were dismissed for cause Tuesday and another 17 Wednesday morning from the much-publicized hearing during voir dire examination, in which each in­ dividual juror met with the judge, attorneys from both sides, and the defendant Grote. Grote is defended by Battle Creek Attorney John Hofman. During voir dire questioning, propective jurors are asked what conclusions, if any. Police officer breaks foot after off-duty chase, scuffle A 17-year-old Hastings man is in jail pending $2,500 bond following a chase Sun­ day which ended in the man's arrest on two bench warrants, and a chipped ankle bone for the arresting officer. Brian Claude Snider. 312 E. State Rd., demanded examination at his arraignment Tuesday in Barry County District Court on a misdemeanor charge of resisting and ob­ structing an officer. Snider's examination is set for Sept. 12. Pre-trial forSnideron three counts of assault and battery and one of disorderly conduct, charges stemming from two separate in­ cidents. is also scheduled for Sept. 12. The Hastings Education Association’s contract requires that if the board seeks a millage increase, the proposal for a 25:1 ratio must also be included on the ballot. Despite this requirement, board of education member Judy Lenz commented that the 25:1 ratio is important. Supt. Carl A. Schoessel said, “We really have tried to take this millage campaign to the people." Schoessel pointed out that two flyers were sent out to every home in the school district and that the millage committee as well as administrators manned a booth at Summer Fest io discuss the millage with the people. In addition, board members, administrators and steering committee members made it well-known that they were available for discussion of the millage issue. The steering committee, known as “Citizens for Quality Education," has used the slogan — “Invest in Your Future...Today. ” The committee was selected to represent senior citizens, rural residents, business and industry, professional groups and labor interests. Schoessel complimented the millage committee for its hard work during the campaign and said he feds it is noteworthy that the committee represents a number of different segments in the community. “Everyone has been very positive about the millage which 1 think is a good sign. I’m optimistic about the election. The feedback we have gotten has been by far positive. I’m sire there are people with negative feelings but I have not had one negative call," said Schoessel. city police dispatcher to confirm the warrants. Sarver said that as he walked back to his car. he spotted Snider and his companion approaching the gas station. Sarver said he approached Snider and told him he was under arrest. At that point, according to Sarver. Snider fled on foot, south on S. Hanover, then east on Campground Rd. The chase ended in a hayfield off Cam­ pground Ro., when, according to the report. Snider suddenly stopped running and turned on Sarver. "A scuffle then ensued, with Snider attempting a foot-sweep take down on this officer." reported Sarver. Sarver said he overpowered Snider, who was later transported to jail by two BarnCounty sheriff deputies. In his report. Sarver stated that when he got home, he noticed a swelling in his ankle, later diagnosed at Pennock Hospital as a possible bone chip. It is not known for certain at this time if the injury was inflicted during the alleged scuffle with Snider and that the two men plotted a burglary of the Frances Young residence on Parker Rd. Surratt said the plans went awry when Mrs. Young, 73, surprised the pair. Surratt further described Grote's attack on Mrs. Young, though he did not testify to actually having seen Grote stab Mrs. Young. Also killed that night was Mrs. Young's sister, Helen Mott, 77, who was recovering from a broken hip she received in a car mishap two months before. Other witnesses expected to be called include Surratt’s sister, Stephanie, of Kalamazoo. Rodney Surratt testified in December that he and Grote went to Stephanie's home before driving to the Young’s residence. Other witnesses include Laura Grote (sister of the defendant), relatives of the slain sisters, pathologists, detectives, in­ vestigating officers, and passersby the night of the murders who claim to have seen Grote’s Plymouth station wagon parked up the road from Mrs. Young’s Parker Rd. home. Woodland youth dies A Woodland youth who was struck by a car in front of his home Aug. 29 died late Wed­ nesday afternoon in Grand Rapid's Blodgett Hospital. Eric Cronk, 9, of Wellman Rd., reportedly suffered head injuries after being struck by a car driven by a 28-year-old Hastings man. No citation has been issued against the driver. Sheriff deputies investigating the accident said the driver was southbound on Wellman Rd. when ti.° Cronk youth appa.ently ran in front of his car. Arrangements, which are pending, are being bundled by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Earl McKibbin, former township official, fair mgr., dies Sunday Kevin Grote they’ve made about the case to be tried, and if they can set aside what they’ve heard and render a fair decision. Jurors who are dismissed “for cause” can be dismissed for knowledge of the case they feel would cause prejudice, a job conflict, or personal relationships with the parties in­ volved in the case. A second round of juror dismissal known as a “peremptory challenge" may follow. A peremptory challenge is a formal objection to the service of a juror that requires no showing of cause. In a murder trial, the defense is allowed 20 peremptory dismissals, and the prosecution 15. As many as 30 witnesses may be called to the witness stand in the next two weeks, including Rodney Surratt, Grote's alleged accomplice in the murders. Surratt pleaded guilty to reduced charges of two counts of second degree murder, and one count of armed robbery in exchange for his testimony against Grote. Surratt was first introduced to the public as a second murder defendant on Dec. 13, 1982. when he appeared al Grote's preliminary exam in Barry County District Court. Over the objections of Grote's attorney, Surratt told Judge Gary Holman that he met Surratt at a blood plasma clinic in Kalamazoo the afternoon of Nov 30. 1982, Earl,J. McKibbin, 70, who served as supervisor of Orangeville Township for nearly 30 years and also was a longtime secretary-manager of the Barry County Fair, died at his home, Sunday, after a lengthy illness. McKibbin was first elected treasurer of Orangeville Township at age 24 in 1937, a post he served in for two years. He was elected township clerk in 1944 and served until he became township supervisor in 1947, a post he held until retirement in 1976. He was elected to the Barry County Fair Board in i960 and became secretary­ manager in 1961, a position he held until the mid-1970's. He also operated the Hastings Livestock Auction for 26 years and later operated an auction service. Bom on Jan. 23, 1913 in Orangeville Township, the son of Albert and Maggie (Ritchie) McKibbin, he attended Montcalm schools. He later farmed in Orangeville Township for several years. On Dec. 12, 1935, he married Wilda Mugridge of Middleville. They resided at 628 E. Clinton St., Hastings. He is survived by his wife. Wilda, and his twin brother, Buryi. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Rev. Floyd Nagel will officiate. Burial will be at Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Earl McKibbin is shown in his ever-present Stetson hat during the years when he performed the job he loved as secretary-manager of the fair. �The Hostings Bonner— Thursday, September 8, 1983, Page 2 Feds pay $110,000 to family of Hastings woman killed in crash The family of a Hastings woman killed when her car was struck by a drunk national guardsman in Muskegon 3«* years ago will recieve $110,000 from the federal governnt, in a settlement recently approved by a U.S. District Court judge. The lawsuit arises from the March, 1980 accident in which Mary Barnhill of Hastings, and her 11-year-old niece, Marissa Barnhill, were killed when their vehicle was struck broadside by a pickup truck driven by George C. Richards of Muskegon. The Barnhills maintained that Richards was drunk when the accident occurred, and had been drinking throughout the day while on duty as a National Guardsman at the Muskegon Armory. Richards, who was uninsured and suf­ fering only minor injuries, reportedly showed blood alcohol levels of 0.31 and 0.25 percent in tests taken after the accident. A driver is considered legally drunk when his blood alcohol level reaches 0.10. According to testimony last week before U.S. District Court Judge Douglas w. to the Editor: Hillman, the Barnhills have received set­ tlements in separate claims to the Michigan Unisured Motorists Fund, a party store and a bar id Muskegon, totalling $306,000. Gerald Barnhill, a teacher at Northeastern Elementary in Hastings, refused to comment on the case. Police beat A DOWLING MAN was arrested by Barry County Sheriff Dept, officers for assault with intent Io do great bodily harm, felonious assault, and malicious damage to property on Friday, Sept. 2, after he was alleged to have attacked a man with a hatchet, threatened several others with the weapon, and caused damage to one of the victim’s automobiles. Darwin Jay Hill, 21, of 9600 Bird Rd., was arrested on those three counts after officers investigated an altercation in Prairieville Township on Delton Road. Hill was reported to have cut Victor Kelly, 24, of S. Cobb Rd.. Delton, on the neck in an altercation after the two had left a party. The wound apparently was not severe. He was also accused of chasing several others, threatening them with the hatchet, and also assaulting some persons with his fists. He was also accused of striking Kelly’s automobile with the hatchet, causing damage to various parts of it. “No” vote on millage urged Ciass size discussed To The Editor. Local flags fly at half-mast for downed airliner victims President Reagan has requested that Hags on all federal government buildings be flown at half-mast in honor of the victims of the Korean airliner shot down last week over Soviet waters. A memo, received by the U.S. Post Office in Hastings, reads “President Reagan has asked that all federal agencies fly their flag at half-mast in honor of the victims who died in the Soviet attack on Korean Airlines flight No. 007. No cut off date has been an­ nounced." Banner OPINION: Ou r Town’s Tomorrow: Your “YES” vote is needed Education has taken a severe slide in Hastings in the last couple of years and it is time to reverse the trend. The beginning of the turnaround can come Monday if you go to the polls and vote yes in the school millage election. The problem with having a weak school system is that it affects more than the students. Parents stand helplessly by as they see their children struggle through writing papers without a library; or they watch a child with musical ability lose interest because the teacher simply can’t spend enough time; or they feel a sense of loss as their child falls behind in reading but can’t get the special help he or she needs; or they look in bewilderment as their teenager brings home a selection of classes for the coming school year but has no guidance in making the right choice from an experienced counselor. Parents have also been forced to pay fees for their children to participate in extra-curricular activities. If the school system continues to operate under these constraints, it isn’t long before the local employers begin to suffer as workers with inadequate educations fill their ranks. The cost to employers of having to operate remedial education programs or to pay for tuition to send graduates back for more classes can soon outweigh whatever amount they would have to spend in extra taxes. Employers will pay in other ways, too. if the number of local college graduates declines and they have difficulty finding people qualified to fill higher level positions. In ad­ dition, people recruited from the outside will balk at the chance to move to a town with an inadequate school system. Teachers are affected as they see the bright students they have nurtured receive diplomas that are not equal to the diplomas students from better school systems receive, or when they see a poor student that cannot receive extra attention because classes are too large or proper counseling is not available. Teachers are affected when they feel their fellow citizens in the community are not backing their effort to provide, if not the best, at least an adequate education for the com­ munity’s children. Those who attended Tuesday morning’s Business. Industry and Education Breakfast heard Morley Fraser of Albion College say that not too long ago the Hastings school system was the envy of school districts across the state because we had one of the finest programs. Fraser was blunt. He said, point blank, that Hastings is no longer on top and not even close. Fraser’s statement was frightening to those community leaders and educators at the breakfast. It meant that the problems of the school district had become a blight on the reputation of the com­ munity. Fraser was saying, in effect, that Hastings would not be regarded as a fine community to live in until it again placed its school system on top. Voting yes on Monday means more than simply adding some programs back into the eductional program. Voting yes means more than adding some teachers to the local payroll. Voting yes means that you believe, with us. that Hastings can again be a proud community. Voting yes means that Hastings is a strong, united com­ munity that wants the best for its children and the best for the future of the in­ dustries. businesses and people that thrive here. As citizens of the Hastings school district, we must pay the price and make an investment in education. We’re not just investing for tomorrow, we’re investing for today. > tastings Banner Send Form P.S. 3579 io P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by .. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hasting*1 Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 34 Thursday, September 8, 1983 Subscription Rates: Si0 per year in Barry Count/ S • 2 per year in adjoining counties: and *13.50 per year elsewhere It is in response to your Sept. 1, Editorial statement, “We want more information.”, referring to the return ' class size ratios from 3932:1 to 25:1, that I write this letter. The AMERICAN EDUCATION RESEARCH JOURNAL (winter, 1900, vol. 17, no. 4, pages 419-433) published a study on class size and achievement entitled Meta­ Analysis of Research on Class Size and Its Relationship to Attitudes and Instruction by Maiy L. Smith and Gene V Glass from the University of Colorado. Quoting from the research, "Analysis, based on a logarithmic model, revealed a substantial relationship between class size and teacher and pupil attitudes as well as instruction. Favorable teacher effects (workload, morale, attitudes toward students) are associated with smaller classes as are favorable effects on students (self-concept, interest in school, participation). Smaller classes *rc associated with greater attempts to in­ dividualize instruction and better classroom climate. The results complement those of a previous meta-analysis that showed positive effects of class size on achievement.” According to this research, which sum­ marizes 59 different studies, there is a “substantial relationship between class size and achievement" and “as class size in­ creases, achievement decreases.” Seventy classifications of effects were included in this research. Among them are: Student attitudes toward teachers, school, and classes, self-concept, motivation, and attitude toward life; student participation in learning including attendance, study habits, and attention; Classroom behavior including aggression, apathy, discipline, teacher control, and character development; Enrichment such as creative activities and use of materials; Individualization including teacher knowledge of pupils,. student teac^r interaction, variety of activities, and conferences with parents; Interpersonal regard; Open education; Quality of in­ struction; Teacher attitude; and School climate. The data as a whole indicates that “there is a beneficial effect on general quality of the educational environment resulting from decreasing class size.” In regard to specific relationships relative to 32:1 and 25:1 the data as a whole on class size effects indicates an increase from the 49th percentile at 32:1 class size to the 54th percentile at 25:1 class s.ze ratio. The dif­ ference in achievement is about a four percentile increase when ciass size is decreased from 32:1 to 25:1 for attitudes and instruction there is a six percentile increase with the 25:1 ratio over the 32:1 ratio. The research finally states: “reducing class size has beneficial effects on both cognitive and affective outcomes and on the teaching process itself. These relationships have not in the past been apparent because of an inability to deal with either class size or the effects precisely and quantitatively." Although no one has said 25:1 is the best or ultimate class size ratio, this research points out that it is about 5 percent better than 32:1 in its relationship to attitudes and in­ struction. I hope you will find this information useful. Sincerely, Pete DeDecker Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spalling and punctuation. To the editor: The school has been warned for the past 15 years by the state that the enrollment wquld drop. You claim that the extra taxes would not put a burden on senior citizens, businesses, farmers, unemployed and disabled people along with veterans and disabled veterans. When the truth is known, it may make businesses go broke and people to lose their farms because they would have to borrow money to pay the extra taxes. You also say you need new buses when you can fix an old one like new, like rebuilding engines, transmissions and the rest of the bus, it would get better gas mileage than the new ones. Sounds like they want luxury items. So on Sept. 12, vote no. It may be your job or your home you lose Elden Shellenbarger Park Road info explained To The Editor Recent articles appearing in the Banner have indicated that the “old Charlton Park Board” spent $15,000 for a road to “nowhere”. I would like to set the record straight. In February 1982, a motion was made to spend an amount not to exceed $15,000 to construct a road and parking area. Ulis was approved by 9-1 vote o( the board. Hamilton Excavating was awarded a contract to do the work, which included clearing brush from route, installing drainage tubes, grading roadway, burying a lot of unsightly junk and preparing the area to create an 80-car parking lot adjacent to the exhibition area. The road was extended about 400 feet beyond the parking lot and graveled from thepitinthe park. This part of the road follows ski trails and was planned to be extended further ata later date to make it possible to have a carriage trail in summer and sleigh ride trail in the winter. For the above work, Hamilton Excavating received $7,629. The Barry County Road Commission furnished tubes at cost for the sum of $731.25, for a total of $8,361.25, which is a lot less than the $15,000 mentioned in earlier articles. As for the “old board” being split during 1982, I can only say that any board that always agrees 100 percent all the time doesn’t show signs of individual thinking. Ed McPharlin Park board member Another nuclear freeze opinion To The Editor “Believe it or not, it’s true! The push for the nuclear freeze was originated by Russia.” (Americans weren’t sensible enough?) This information was uncovered by John Barron, the United States (can we be sure?) expert on Russia’s K.G.B. I can’t think of anything better to do with millions and millions of dollars, except feeding and clothing the world’s malnurished people (out of approximately four billion people, half are starving). I feel for every Communist dollar pumped into peace propaganda and for every Russian agent "Pushing it (peace) to a head”, the U.S. should match Russia’s efforts with two dollars to their one and 10,000 people for every one of theirs. I also wouldn’t worry about being enslaved by anyone. People have more pride and character than to sit around and be enslaved. (If you have been against a nuclear freeze, see it as it really is and be for it. Write your senators, representatives, presidents, governors, primiers. grandmas, grandpas urging them to vote for a nuclear freeze. Nobody has freedom when they’re dead. People — human beings — are counting on you. Don’t be misguided by the big national groups that are trying to scare you against a nuclear freeze. They need to open their eyes and see what they are plaving with. It’s no game. Don’t think I’m making light of this sub­ ject. I’m serious. This is my life, my future, and my family’s, that people, who I don’t know or lore, are playing with. Jess Reaser Hastings Starting October 1, Barry County Transit fares will increase for some workers runs that are already discounted. Also, the cost of two-way contract fares will increase from $4.00 to $5.50. Some Barry County Transit fares to be increased The cost of riding the bus to work will in­ crease Oct. 1 for some Barry County residents. Joe Bleam, Barry County Transit manager, said the fare for the BCT “worker runs” will increase 25 cents on those runs already discounted. The increase, said Bleam, mainly affects Nashville residents. The cost of the “worker run” is currently discounted from $1.80 to $1.25, one way. The fare hike will boost the cost to $1.50. Bleam said contract fares will also be increased Oct. 1, for EBI Breakthrough, Barry County Mental Health, Barry County Intermediate School District and the Cold­ water Regional Center for Developmental Disabilities. The cost of a two-way fare will increase from $4 to $5.50. Bleam said there will be no change in the student fare of 45 cents, or the cost jf riding the bus to the general public and senior citizens. Bleam said the increase in contract fares is necessary “because we weren’t getting the percentage of dollars spent that we need." The increase means the system will clear 37 cents on each dollar spent, instead of the current 27 cents. Bleam said he is currently “exploring the possibility” of transporting pre-schoolers from Hastings to nursery schools within a two-miie range of the city limits. The additional runs would be made in response to requests from local parents of nursery school students, said Bleam. PUBLIC OPINION ...by Kan Ralbal and Elalna Gllbart What impressed you the most about school? Zoe Rasmussen Rae Hoare • QUESTION • Hastings area voters are being asked to decide the fate of two separate school millage requests next Monday. Much of the added revenues will go toward restoring classes and services which citizens have indicated they would like to see returned to the schools. Thinking back to your school days, what classes do you feel benefited you the most? Robert Bender, State Representative: “The class that taught me the most in high school was agriculture." He said his agriculture course had been valuable in terms of gaining practical basic knowledege in areas of problem solving and considering alternative options that can be applied not only in agriculture but other areas of life as well. Bob Stack. Hastings: “I remember the teachers most of all. We had some real good teachers where I wait to school...some of them became college professors... They really can have a lasting effect on people." And what makes a good teacher? "1 don’t know. Maybe they’re bom that way...a good teacher is understanding, and able to communicate with students.” Floyd Saudy, Woodland: “I liked machine shop. It taught me more about how to run the mills." Floyd is a farmer, and says he may soon buy a milling machine of his own. Florence Sawdy. Woodland: "I liked all my business classes," says Florence, a 1982 Hastings High School graduate. “They gave me something to fall back on in different areas of retailing." Florence says she is cuH-enlly working for the Michigan Youth Corps, and hopes to land a retailing job soon Russell Stanton Glen Leeper Zoe Rasmussen, Hastings: “Forme, it was choir. It was a real enjoyable experience...It taught me how to work together with others as a group." Zoe is currently a music teacher for Delton schools. Rae M. Hoare, Barry County Com­ missioner: “I would say government, literature and social studies classes." She said the government class had given her a helpful background in understanding governmental structures and functions while the literature and social studies classes had cemented her interest in people. Rae also noted that the literature class had fostered an enjoyment in reading. “If I hadn’t liked reading, I never could wade through the reams of papers that are necessary in doing research on various topics that are part of my work with the county board and the other boards on which I serve." Russell Stanton, Orangeville Township Supervisor: “In high school, I would say shop classes (metal shop, wood, etc.) and drafting.’ He said the shop classes were valuable in giving him a wide background in those areas which he could later apply when he went to college to major in drafting and design engineering. Glen Leeper, a 1939 Delton graduate: “Woodworking and agriculture classes were most beneficial tc me. I was president of the Future Farmers Association and that gave me my first opportunity to do public speaking. I was nervous as a cat then. Now I’ve been a lay speaker at the church and I’ve spoke at nursing homes. I think when you look back at your high school days as you get older, you appreciate them." �The Hostings Bonner— Thursdoy. September 8. 1983, Page 3 Social^euH . . what’s cookin’ ______ This week, fea turing... Betty Younger computer graphic artist ir, Toronto; and Martha, 23. married last month after graduating from Northwestern University who works for the Mayors Office of Senior Citizens in Chicago. Betty has been very active during the time she has lived here. She worked as a counselor with senior citizens through the county’s substance abuse agency for two vears. Now she also co-leads Family Com­ munications groups that are sponsored by Substance Abuse Prevention Education in Region 12 which includes several other counties. She will be starting new classes Sept. 26 at the First Church of God in Hastings. The six-week session will be held from 7-9:30 p.m. Betty said the course deals in how to build self-esteem through communication with an emphasis on positive communication. Another series called Family Com­ munications II concentrates on how to ex­ press negative feelings when dealing with anger, discipline and other problem areas. ‘Tyeseen the results (of the course) in my own life and in others,” she said. Betty also works as a substitute for the librarian at the Delton Library and is associated with Friends of the Library there. She is a former member of the Delton chapter of Sweet Adelines, singing with that group for two years. Currently, Betty serves on the board at Circle Pines Center, is secretary of the Delton Food Co-op which she helped organize, and is a member of the Advisory Council of Southcentral Michigan Com­ mission on Aging. Gardening is a hobby Betty enjoys. In the winter, she likes to crochet, make latch hook pillows, and sew for her two-year-old granddaughter. She says she hopes to travel to the Orient someday to visit two "adopted” daughters who live :n Tokyo. One of the girls lived with Betty and her family through the Ex­ periment in International Living program and the other was a Western Michigan University student who graduated in June. “We did a lot of Japanese cooking together and it was fun,” reminisces Betty. The recipe Betty shares with readers this week has a middle eastern flavor. It’s called Tabbouleh Salad and she said she first sampled it at Circle Pines. “I like it because it is a nutritious and refreshing dish. It’s also good because you can use garden vegetables in it.” When making the recipe, Betty suggests using olive oil in it to achieve a middle eastern flavor. She prefers serving the salad with pita bread, but says it can also be served on greens. Sometimes she adds a dollop of yogurt on top. She noted that in Lebanon, most people serve the salad in a rolled lettuce leaf. "Circle Pines is a good place to get dif­ ferent recipes. In fact, a good time to try different dishes there is at the Barter Fair which will be held Sept. 18. Foster-Johnson united in marriage Steinbrecher-Gardner engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Donald Steinbrecher of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Donna Jean, to Robert Patrick Gardner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Garnder of Vermontville. Donna is a 1983 graduate of Davenport College and Patrick is a 1978 graduate of Maple Valley. A Sept. 24 wedding is being planned. Bennett-Cooley engagement told Dr. and Mrs. Kingsley Bennett of Hastings are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lori Ann, to Steven Ray Cooley, son of Mi. and Mrs. Raymond Coo’ey of Hastings. Lori is a 1979 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1983 graduate from Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant Steve is a 1977 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1982 graduate from Central Michigan University. Steve is an accountant employed by Miller and Richards, P.C. in Houston, Tex. An Oct. 15, 1983 wedding is being planned. Nancy Foster and Charles Johnson were united in marriage on July 23, 1983 at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings with Rev. Michael Anton officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Foster of Boyne Falls. The groom is the son of Mr. Doxtader of Ceresco and Helen Miller of Hastings. The bride was given away by her father. The matron of honor was Karen Meaney of Middleville. Best man was Jeff Chandler of Kalamazoo. Ushers were Richard Doxtader and Vincent Meaney. Cascading silk flowers made up the brides bouqetof red roses, pink pansies, and white carnations. The matron of honor carried a bouqet of white carnations and pink pansies with dried baby’s breath. Master and Mistress of ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bray of Gun Lake. The wedding reception was held at the UAW Hall in Hastings. After a honeymoon in Northern Michigan, the couple will reside at 1530 N. Church St. Hastings. Betty Younger enjoys cooking foreign dishes and traveling to other countries. One of her favorites is Tabbouleh Salad, a middle eastern recipe from Lebanon. Here, wearing a hand-embroidered blouse she bought in Poland, she fills pita bread with some of her salad which makes a nice and nutritious lunch or snack. Falconers to celebrate 50th anniversary The children, grandchildren and great­ grandchildren of Bernard and Lois Falconer will host an open house, Sunday, Sept. 18, from 3-5 p.m. for family, friends and neigh­ bors at the home of Kim and Bryan Varney, located at the comer of Fighter and Ryan Rds., to celebrate their 50th wedding an­ niversary. They were married October 28, 1933. No gifts please. Williams observe 25th anniversary The children of Duane and Donna Williams of Nashville are proud to announce that Sept. 13, 1983 is the 25th Wedding Anniversary of their par mts, who were married in Hastings on Sept. 13, 1958. The couple will be spending two weeks this month in New England. Hastings grad assumes rec directorship David W. Miller, 33, son of Ken and Ruth Miller of Hastings, last week assumed the Directorship of the Arcadia Park Recreation Center in Dallas, Texas. Miller, who is a 1968 graduate of Hastings, will be supervising a staff of eight in the planning and programming of recreational activities, much like that of Hastings’ own “Y" program. Miller received a masters of science degree from North Texas State University in 1982. His major was recreation ad­ ministration. He also holds a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University with a major in park management. His duties at Arcadia Park will include assisting the staff with educational programs, helping to organize and conduct a variety of events in the community, and counseling teens. Miller's past experience includes working six years as a recreation leader and, locally, as 4-H Program assistant under Bill Kirk­ patrick and Art Steeby. He and his wife, Gail (Wachter) Miller, are celebrating 13 years of marriage, this month. Their son Nathan is entering the third grade. IT’S A GIRL Brenda and Phillip Stalter, Lake Odessa, Aug. 31, 10:47 a.m., 8 lbs. 8 ozs. Traci Starks, Lowell, Sept. I, 8:45 p.m., 5 lbs. 24 ozs. Jeff and Marcia Hause, Hastings, Sept. 5, 2:27 a.m., 6 lbs. 6 ozs. OaQ BARRY COUNTY IT’S A BOY Michael and Sharon Rohrabacher, Lake Odessa, Sept. 1,1:39 p.m, 7 lbs., 15 ozs. Kathryn and Scott Smith, Hastings, Sept. 3, 10:40 a.m., 8 lbs., 34 ozs. Billy and Deanna Miicher, Hastings, Sept. 4, 11:43 a.m., 8 lbs., 7 ozs. ATTENTION: RENTERS/LANDLORDS If you, as a tenant, pay more than 30 per­ cent of your family’s income for rent and utilities, you may qualify for federal rent allowance subsidies offered by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). A waiting list for one-, two- and threebedroom unlta for families and for elderly, handicapped or disebled Individuals only is being established In Barry County. For more Information, please contact: Gail Zink Michigan Slate Housing Development Authority Plaza One Building - Garden Level 401 South Washington Square, P.O. Box 30044 Lansing, Michigan 48909 Telephone: (517) 373-9344 Donald Sexton, Nashville, 70 and Brenda Miller, Nashville, 35. Gary Rogers, Walton, N.Y., 34 and Leah Allen, Columbia, Mo., 27. Gregory LaJoye, Hastings, 21 and Julie Hawthorne, Hastings, 21. Ira Stimson, Battle Creek, 51 and Mary Partridge. Hastings, 48. Lloyd Jarman III, Nashville, 17 and Carrie Mieszcznr, Wayland, 16. Area Births Michigan Stat* Housing Dawalopmant Authority These are the qualifications: (1) You must be income eligible; (2) the living unit you select must meet the Housing Quality Stan­ dards of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and (3) the rent for the unit, including utilities, must be within the Fair Market Rent established by HUD. Marriage Licenses If you see NEWS IN THE MAKING, call the HASTINGS BANNER Call... and let us know... 948-8051 HM.In, Land* Ingredients: 4-cup navy beans (cooked, an optional ingredient), 4-cups boiling water, 14-cups bulghur (it’s a processed cracked wheat that can be purchased at Naturally Yours in Hastings), 4-cup chopped onion (green onion preferred), 3-large tomatoes (chopped), 14-cups chopped parsley, 1-cup chopped celery, 1-cucumber (chopped) or substitute with zucchini, 4-cup lemon juice, ‘/4-cup oil (olive oil preferred), 1-teaspoon salt, ‘^-teaspoon black pepper, and 2Tablespoons crushed mint leaves (optional). Pour boiling water over bulghur and let stand one-hour until grain is light and fluffy. Drain and press excess water out. A Jd rest of ingredients and chill for one-hour. Serve with pita bread or on greens. Excellent for a quick lunch, picnic or snack. Who's helping to offer his policyowners in increased dividends ... without increasing policy premiums? As one of the company's leading agents nationally, he's carrying news of Northwestern Mutual's "Update '83" program. It's a program that enables policyowners to increase their dividends up to It's the latest innovation from a company with a reputation (616) 945-9554 New! FAST Repair Service • Engraving Rental Storage ...for motor homes, trailers, boats and cars. Secure building with cement floor. Last year it was Extra Ordinary Term, a policy that combines the protection of term insurance with the advantages of whole life — level premiums with cash value build-up. 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The Circle Pines Center is a family-centered cooperative education center, located on Mullen Rd. Bom in Ohio, Betty grew-up in Cleveland and Lancaster. She graduated from Ot­ terbein College and Western Reserve University with a master’s degree in social work. She met Paul A. Younger while traveling to the British Isles and Europe in 1950. They married and Betty worked with him in innercity ministries that were sponsored cooperatively by churches in New York, New Haven, Cleveland, Columbus and Pittsburg. Following his death, she moved to Chicago with their four-daughters and was employed in hospital social work. Betty’s daughter, Deborah, 30, lives in California. Her other daughters are: Rebekah, 28, owner of the Great-Frame-Up store in Hyde Park, Chicago; Sarah, 24, mother of Betty’s only granddaughter and a 40% without an increase in premiums. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Your Full Service Repair Center MSHOA >■ an .-Betty Younger could probably be at home anywhere in the world. She enjoys traveling vo foreign countries and has a flair for fortign cooking. The Delton area happens to be the place she calls home now. Prior to moving here, she traveled to a number of different countries in three differ ent years and worked extensively in inner-city ministries and hospital social work. Traveling abroad, she says, “gave me an opportunity to see the common thread of humanity that goes around the world. “People are the same everywhere. They have the same interests and concerns for peace and family life. They have the same desires for their lives and families as we have, she said. When she visited Russia and Poland in 1978, she said tte friendly people that she met made it seem that the Iron Curtain bad been lifted. “I sat there with a family with just a Russian-English dictionary in my hand and wehadafantasticvisitfortwo-days,” laughs Betty. She traveled to Russia and Poland while singing with the Community Renewal Chorus in an exchange program through Friendship Ambassadors. A motto of that group is music is the medium and friendship is the message. Traveling to Romania in 1976, gave her another chance to experience person-toperson visits with foreign families. Also while in Latvia, she stayed two days with a family there. “I convinced that person-to-person visits do more for peace than anything,” said Betty. A local extension of her philosophy is her involvement with Love Inc., a recently established “people-to-people, church-tochurch helping services network that reaches out to people in need,” she said. Working with a network of 45-churches, Betty serves as a part-time senior coor­ dinator of Love, Inc. of Barry County. The organization is located in Hastings and works with other community agencies. Betty says that her activities are dedicated to the belief “that we all do have a common thread that supercedes all kinds of dif­ ferences. "Co-ops are a part of that," she said. Through cooperative ventures, it’s possible to share common resources and talents in Ph. 945-2963 H & E Storage 945-2963 or 945-2068 1616 S. Hanover Hastings, Ml. 49058 Business Phone I | The Quiet Company (616)945-2281 A tough act to follow TIMOTHY R. NEWSTED Special Agent j C The Northwestern Mutual Lite Insurance Company. Milwaukee. Wisconsin 1983 �The Hostings Banner— Thursday, September 8. 1983, Page 4 Leonard E. Wiser Eric A. Martti John A. Wilkes MIDDLEVILLB - Mr. Eric A. Martti, 59, of 7905 Shaw Lake Rd., died Wednesday, Aug. 31.1983, at Provincial House in Hastings. He was born in Chassell, Mich, on May 27, 1924, the son of John and Anne (Kahkonon) Martti. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army. He had lived in the Hastings and Mid­ dlerille areas for the past 35 years. He worked in plumbing and heating for most of his working life and for the past 10 years as a self-employed plumber. He was a charter member of the Hastings Elks Club, the Wayland VFW Post and the DAV. Mr. Martti is survived by a special friend, Maxine Linsea of Middleville; and one brother, Armas Martti of Holland. He was preceoed in death by a brother, Arvo Martti. In honor of his wishes, there will be no services held. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memrrial contribr’inns may be the Elks National ‘•'cundation • * American Cancer So»-i^y. * MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. John A. Wilkes. 74, of Middlerille, died Sunday morning, Sept. 4. 1983, at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. He was bom Dec. 17, 1908 in Carltun Township, the son of Edward and Irene (Downing) Wilkes. He married the former Laneta L. Mills on June 12, 1926. He was employed as a pipefitter by General Motors and was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church. Mr. Wilkes is survived by his wife, Laneta; three sons, Duane 0. Wilkes of Freeport, Paul A. Wilkes of Gowen, and Roy A. Wilkes of Mancelona; 15 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Royal (Mary) Fisher of Hastings; one sister-inlaw, Mrs. Dorothy Wilkes of Detroit; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m. from the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. The Rev. Bradley Kalajainen and James R. Jewell officiated. Burial was in Fuller Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church. Howard Greiner CHARLOTTE • Leonard E. Wiser, 50, of 4395 W. Five Point Hwy., Charlotte, died Thursday. Sept. 1, at Hayes Green-Beech Memorial Hospital. He was bom Feb. 25, 1933 in Belding the son of Rufus and Mary (Sower) Wiser. He married the former Dorothy Morgan of Hastings on Feb. 18. 1956 He was employed as a truck driver for Oldsmobile of Lansing. Mr. Wiser was a member of Dad’s VFW Post No. 8260 of Nashville. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, two sons. Gennaro D’Onofrio of Florida. Michael D’Onofrio of Colorado, one daughter, Mrs. Terry (Alita) Brooks of Charlotte, 3 grand­ children, three brothers. Elan Baker of Vermontville, Marrin Wiser, Indiana, Don Wiser of Lake Odessa, seven sisters, Shirley Gonzales, Lake Odessa, Marilyn McMullen, Wisconsin, Janet Jordon, Lake Odessa, Arlene Sargent of Vermontville. Laura Depuy of New York, Betty Hartwell of Vermontville, Irma Tyler of Vermontville. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 4 at Vogt Funeral Home, Nashville with Rev. C. Robert Knisely officiating. Burial is in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ver­ montville. MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Howard Greiner, 67, of Middleville, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 1983, at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Grand Rapids. He was bom Aug. 25, 1916 in Woodhaven, N.Y., the son of Otto and Laura J. (Ludorf) Greiner. He married the former Greta Sal on May 16, 1946. He was an inspector in the plastics in­ dustry in the Middleville area all of his working life. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Hastings, where he was an elder for many years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Greiner is survived by his wife, Greta; his children, Barbara and Fred Polhemus of Middleville, Daniel Greiner of Grand Rapids; and four grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 10:30 a.m. from Grace Lutheran Church. The Rev. Michael Anton officiated. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Arrangements were by Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church. David Allen Vincent DELTON - Mr. David Allen Vincent. 43, of 6423 Stevens Rd., died suddenly Monday, Sept. 5, 1983 from accidental injuries. Mr. Vincent was pronounced dead an arrival U Pennock Hospital. He was bom Sept. 18.1939 in Kalamazoo, the son of Victor and Ruth (Woodhams) Vincent. He graduated from Kalamazoo Central in 1957, attended Western Michigan University for one year and graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in animal husbandry. He was employed for several years with Upjohn Co., Toledo Scales and the J. J. Dill Chemical Co. in Kalamazoo. Mr. Vincent is survived by his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh VanPelt of Delton; two daughters, Victoria Lynn Vin­ cent and Melissa Ann Vincent; a son, Jeffrey Allen Vincent, all of Glen Ellyn, III ; one sister, Mrs. Gates (Lynnie) Baird of Delton; a brother, James V. Vincent of Delton; three stepbrothers, David VanPelt of Whittier, Calif., Myron VanPelt of Galesburg, and Byron VanPelt of Grand Ledge; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Jennie Woodhams of Kalamazoo; paternal grand­ mother, Mrs. Mabel Vincent of Kalamazoo; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his tether, Victor Vincent, in November of 1966. Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. from St. Timothy's Episcopal Church at Gull Lake. Fr. Richard S. Bradford officiated. Burial wai in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Arrangements were by the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church or to a charity of one’s choice. Laurence B. Bates ST CLOUD. FLA - Mr Laurence B Bates, 77, of 1524 California Ave., St. Cloud. Fla., formerly of Hastings, died Tuesday. Aug. 30. 1983. in St. Cloud. He was a retired pipefitter for the Viking Corp, in Hastings Mr. Bates is survived by a sister, Mrs. Meta Haywood of Hastings; a half-brother. Clyde Bates of Hastings; a stepsister, Mrs. Clara Gillespie of Hastings, and nieces and nephews. The Grissom Funeral Home of Kissimmee. Fla. was in charge of arrangements and burial was in St. Josephs Memorial Park Granger. Indiana. Willard H. Wickham STRATFORD, CONN. - Mr. Willard H. Wickham passed away at his home at Stratford, Conn. Friday, Sept. 2,1983. He was formerly of Hastings. He used to work at E.W. Bliss. He would have been 94 on Oct. 20. He was bom in Howard City, Oct. 20, 1889. Mr. Wickham is survived by three sisters, Rose Adell Gammage of Florida, and Violet Ruth Schultz and Viola Ann Wood, both of Hastings; several grandchildren and great­ grandchildren of Connecticut and one grandson of Florida. Villa Meyers NASHVILLE - Villa Meyers, 89, of Nash­ ville, died Wednesday morning. Sept. 7,1983, at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Arrangements are pending at the Vogt Funeral Home in Nashville. Ernie Appelman, longtime history authority, dies at 54 Delton Area Nashville Area CEDAR (HEHK BIHIX Orm-roond H4 . M mi S . Pastor. Brrnt Branhar.. Phonr Ki1-2285. Suiday Nrhool at lOi m , Wor­ ship II am. Evrning Srrvirr at 7 p.m. Youth n»*'t Sunday 6 p.m.. Wad Prayrr HilJr7|im CHURCH OF THE NAZAKENE. 301 Ful­ ler St.. M-7H Pastor Thomas Voylra. Sunday Servne atul Sunday School. 1(1 am ; Morning Worship II a m ; Evening Servwes. Youth li pm . Evening Worship 7 pm . Wedneaday mid week prayer 7 p m ; Wednesday caravan program 7pm DELTONSEVENTH HAY ADVENTIST, (‘•irnrr Piter and < rdar Crark lid . Paul S llurrll, PaMur Phune . Saturday S.-rvw.-*. Silulh Srhool9.36 a m ; Worahip II a m . Wad 7.3(1 p m Bllilr Study ami Prayer m-Hing HERITAGE IHIJ.S BIBLE CHURCH. Hwy M4Mi 1(1 mi. S of Nashville. Kola-rt Lt Shuts. Pastor Sunday - 9 45 a m . Sunday Srhiaii. 1045 a.m Worship S-n Ke. 6 p.m Youag People Meeting; 7 0.1 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday 7..I0 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free miuiseL mg arrvirr on all problem-. Phone A1C-75M3Hfl6arM3-17i:i FAITH UNITED MKHIIHHST CHURCH. P;r>kir Elmer J Falta! (>n M-43 in Drlton Srrvirr* • Worship 10 45 am; Sunday 5 laail 9 30 Hl .Ml. Evmin< Servur fl p.m . I'nitiil .Mrthiahat Wnmm ewry IinU Thur* dav 7 30 pm. United Mrlhodist Men rvrrv Htimd Sumlav. 7 .’Ml a m OU". LADY OF GREAT OAK. lawry Father Hay Allen Phone 623-2490 Sunday MasaatROOa.m MIMI BIBLE CHURCH. Carnrr M-43 ami Milo Rood. Doug llunlinyUm Pastor Kt No .(. Hoi 3I5A. Drlton. Ml 49(M(i Pb<mr 671-47(12 Sundry ISrhool 10.00 am Vimlup Servin 11 00. Evenina Worahip 6 00 p.m . WediM-aday Srrvirr 7 (Ml p.m PEACE UNITED MfflIODLsT CHURCH AT Harryville. 4 miles W of Nashville on M-711. Steven Krrd. Pastor Wunhip Servicr 915 a.m.; Sunday Churrh School and Gdfrr Fellowship 10.15 a.m. United Methodist Women let Tuesday each month INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Dalton Ph 623 5391 Uratrd on M 43 in Delton Panlift Rev MeMurray Ph 343-4120 Sunday Srhool 91,'n m . Family WorJup 11 am . rvrnmit srrvKr 6 p m . Wednesday Bible atudy 7 p.m PKAIKIEVIU.E COMMUNITY CHURCH 1'1221 S. Norris Rd Arnau hum Pruina* villr (l;>r.iite Rrv Hill Blair. Pa»lor Sunday S hawl Hl a m . Morning Womhip II a m.; Sunday Night 7 p tn . Hilite St'sly. Wrcinrsday Sr.-vtre 7 p in ST CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father tasm Pohl. Pastor A mis­ sion of St H-ee Catholic Church. Hasting* Saturday Mass fl.IO pm Sunday Maa. ».;Kla.m ST AMBROSE CATHOIJC CHURCH, lire’ Fima Kai. IMton Father Ray Alien. S J I’aslor Saturday M»*. 5 30 p.m . Sun­ day Maaa 11 (Ml a m. from Memorial Day *■ ehend to lashor Day werlu-nd. and. 12 00 N-wn the r-*t of the year DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD. Pastor Gary Steven* Phonr (12387HH Merta tn Drhan High S luail Mil mom. Sunday SrtnailW 30 am . V»ar*lii|> 1045 am MrCAI-LUM UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH, romer nf Mullen and Otia Lake Rd. Gary C Bronka, i>Mtor Ph. L2-3-8226 Sunday School at 945 a m.. Worship Serw.-rs at I HI) am . Sunday everuny srmcr* at 7.-00 p.m. youth meeting. Tuesday at 7-00 p.m . Mid week prayer meeting Wed­ nesday at 7 Ml pm Dowling Area CUI Mid CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BA.NFIHJi UNITED METHODLST (TII'MTIFX Ker Lynn Wagner offuiatmg Phom* 758*3149 Country Chapel wor­ ship 10 laan . Sunday .Srhonl 9 a m.. Banfirld worship II 30 am COUNTRY FEIJxiWSIIIP HIBIJ. CHURCH. Formei Juhnelon Township Hall. Doaliug Jack W. Edgerton. Pastor Sunday Srhrail 945 am . Worahip 10.45 a hi . Evening Srrvirr 4 pm Wrdnrwiav mtung pravi-r 7pm UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashville Phone K52-9719 Corner Wash ingtou and Stale Lronard F Putnam. Pas­ tor Sarvicro Sunday 9 45 a m. Morning Worship; 1(1.45 am. Fellowship. II am. Churrh School for all ages, ti .Ml p.m. U M Y.F. Jr. Hi and U M Y F Sr. Hi. Bible Hour ■ all aura. 1st Wednesday 7:30 p m eurh month. I mtrd .Mrthodiat Women TRINITY G(FPEL CHURCH. 219 Wash­ ington. Nashville Rev J G Boomer Sun­ day School 9.45 a.m . Sunday Worship lllk' am. Evening Servicr GUO pm. Bible Prayer Wednesday 1(Ml p m NASHVILLE BAITIST CHURCH. 312 Phillipa St Pastor lawtrr DrGnwt. 6529Mih or H52-9O25 Assistant Pastor Dun Roaror. H52-9MOK Sunday Service* Sunday School 9 4.5. Sunday Worship II a.m.. Sunday Evening Srrvirr 7 pm . Wed­ nesday night Bihir Study 7 p.m. Bus Ministry — Cali lion Romir R52-ir22M MAIU: GROVE BIHLE CHURCH. Clov­ erdale Rd.. 5 miles south of Nashville. '■ mile nul of M (Mi Pastor Manin Potter Plione HS24N6I, Suikiav Srrvirr*. Sunday School 111 a.m.; Morning Sen ice* 11 a m ; Evening Senrxv fl p.m . Cottage Prayer averting 7 III p m Wednesday Woodland Area KIIJ'ATKICK UNITED BRETHREN, birner of Barnum ltd and M-Wi Wwslland l*a*tor (Jrorgr Sprua Phone 387-2711 9 45 am Worship. Ham Sunday School. Wed­ nesday Prayer H p m . W M A 2nd Wedneaduy each month. Adull C E. 2nd Satur­ day e»i h month. M p m WOODGROVE PARISH. Cants Grow. Rev. Pamela Owrn*. Pastor I'bonr 3874137 Sunday church srlvnol 9 30 am. Worship srnver 1(1'45 a m . choir li p.m., youth fellowship 7:.'IH p m Holy Cummun ion first Sunday n( nirli month Women * Fellow ship first Thursday of meh month at 10 a m The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hastings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. insurance lor your Lile Home. Business ana Car E. W. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf 4- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" - 1)8 5. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home r of Walnut & S. JeHerson in Hostings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan WOOD1AND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev G.n.tono- HefMFin«er Phune 367-3961. 9.15 am. Wonhip Ser­ vice. I9.:w a m Sunday School; 7 :«1 p m Wrdnnday UMYF Welcome FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Wood land Rd . Lake Odraaa. Piutor Richard See •ink Church phone 387-4821 Pnator* phone 374-MUIN Sunday • Morning Womhip 10 00 am. Sunday School 11:15 a.m.. evening arrvirr 7-00 p m Wtdnnday ■ Bible Study 7 .(Ml p.m. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Veltr Rd . Woodland Timothy RothfuM. Paator Sun­ day arhool every Sunday at 9:15. Sunday worahip 10.30 Coffee fellov ship following Sunda, worahip on 2nd ami 4lh Sunday* emh month Lutheran Htnlhrihocl mt~u l»t Sunday. 7 30 p m Luther league mrela 2nd Sunday. 830 p.m STONE. POINT FREE METHODLST CHURCH. William Blakawke, peator Ph 367-7191. Sunday School at 1900 am.. Worahip aarvice 11 a_ra., evening worahip at 7 p tn., mid-week Bible atudy. Thursday al 7 00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, aimer uf Broadway ami Center St. Fr Shel­ don llartvKh Lawn Tennis. Servtcm Sun day. .Ma»» and Church Srhool 10 u.m GRACE WESIXYAN CHURCH. 13U2 S Hanover. Hasting* Lnmard Davis. Pastor Ph 948.2258 or 945-9429 SumUy Sunday School 9 45 a m . Worship Ham. Youth 5 pm.. Evening Worship 6 pm. Fellowship and Coffee 7.15 p m Nursery for all arrvicvs Wednesday. CYC 6:45 p m . prayer and Bible study 7pm FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. .309 E Woodlrwn. Haninga. Michigan 948-S004 Kenneth W. Gamer, Pa«tor Sunday Ser­ vices. Sunday School 9.45 a m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worahip 6 p m. Wednesday Family Night Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p m Sacred Sound* Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. Sunday morning *ervice broadaat WBCH Freeport Area WEUDME CORNERS UNITED METH­ ODIST. 3185 N Broadway Rev Constance Hrffeifuiger. Pastor Ph. 367-3981. Church Srhisil 9.39. Worship Sctvitt II a.m . Senior MYF 7 p m . Thurwby evening •ton­ ing al 7 p m Oimr. U M Wom--n; Wrkiane Curie thud Wednesday id month. FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 10(i Cherry St Paator Rev. Jerry Drummond Ptume 7855134 HH» a m Sunday School. 11:00 a m Morning Warship. Evening Warship 7.00 p.m Wednesday evening prayer meet­ ing at Y C W. Club's 7 OC p m "A Grow ing Churrh For Cuming laird ’ FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 133U N. Broadway Bev DbvmI D Ganett Phone 918-2229 Parwinage. 945-3IH5 Church Where a Christian eajirnenrr makes you a member 945 am. Sunday School. 1945 a m Worahip Service. 7pm Fellowship Warship: 7 p.m Wednesday Prayer. GAIJIXYN BAPTIST. lUHlh St. and N Frwport Rd Phone 945-5704 10 am Sunda^ School 11 a.m Morning Worahip. 7 pm. Evening Service; Wcdneaday • Prayer Meeting 7 30 pm HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M-50 North of Freeport at the Kent-Ionia County lane Rev Willw Strhtnan Chun h School 10 a.m.. Morning Worahip 11 a.m Middleville Area BOWENS Ml U.S CHAPEk 10 a.m Morning Scrvicrs, 11:15 Sunday School Them- are claws for all M1D0LEVILLE CHKLSTUN REFVKM ED. 706 W Mam Street Worahip 10 a_m . Sunday School 11:15 a.m ; Evening Wcrahipflp.m. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAITLST CHURCH. Hwy. M37. just north of Mid dlrvillr 795-972(1 Rev Wesley Smith. Paator Mark -I H'ghman Pastor of Youth ami Education Sunday School 9 45 a m . Morning Worship 11 a. m . Evening Servicv Gpm NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Ru-rll Si Rev. Gary Finklwiner Phonr 795-7429 Sunday Worship Service 10 a m and 7 p m . Wednesday Bible Study 7 :to pm PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 at Pi»rm«lrr Road. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone H9I-I5M5 Rrv Charles Doornlsw. Assistant Pastor Phone 79534MI First SrrvMv 9 a m . Church School 10 15 am; Second Sc-rvirv 11.15 am . Evening Cek-hratxm 8pm ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Bovlan. Pastor Phone 7922MM9 Sunday Mau 11 a m Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAITLST CHURCH OF ORANGE­ VILLE. 81121 Marsh Rd . 2 mih-s routh uf Gun l-ike Rev Dun Rowman. Pastor Lirry Tungatr. Sunday School Supt Sunday School 9 45 a m . Churrh Services 11 am. (> p m Evening Servtrr*. Wednes­ day li 30 p nr S O.C K 3 thru 6 groiie*. 7 p m Adult Praver and Bible Study Hu* mmisirv weekly with Ron Moon- Call 00-1 5413 for pickup MARTIN KEFKOMED CHUHCH OF MARTIN Dnxr-in w.ilk-tn church with 21 Hour Prayer Chapel Ret Man in Meeln. Pastor Worship Service* 111 a m and 7:30 pm. Sunduv School 11:15 a m ST CYKII. A METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Denin* Hovlnn. Pastor Phone 7922SS9 Saturday M.v- 5 p m . Sundav M.>» 9am DOSTEH REFORMED CHURCH D-ter Ro-id near Pine Like Rev John F Paiigett Pastor Sunday Warship 9 .Ml a m and •> p m Sunday School 11am.. Youth Choir m«* t> each .Mondav 8 ;MI p m ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF (‘KANGEVILLK Sundav Ma** Ham. Churrh Srhisil 9 a m . Family Ei* itanst I" a m Nursery In a m Midw<*-k arnicrs «• annouiwed Father Kurt Fish. vh-.i. GM-4.145 Till MHI.nt PRAISF iTh. V. Notri l-'J.' • ( hwl Nisasiuv R.l . I.un Lake an-.» Sundav Worship HI a m . TurMi.it gi>*prl nm-wi 7pm. Sutunlat Bible stwh 7 p m (til Fndav id Month Youth Concert 7pm Phon*- 795 This ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd in Irving Sunday Morning Prayer ,*t 1039. Holy Communion at 11:OU Th-Rt. Rev William O Lewis. Rector HAH' 'EST CHURCH on M-43 five miles ■ utb o( Hatting* Pastor Larry Silverman. Aaanr Pastor Allan Welch Ph 44844924 Srrvwe times: Tuneiay night (prayer, praise, and worship) al 7 p m . Thursday night (teaching service) at 7 p m.. Sunday 9.39 a.m. Sunday School for all age*. 10.30 a m morning worship. 6pm evening wor­ ship "Words of Truth" radio broadcast daily at 2 p m on WDFP FM (95.31 also on WMAX-AM (14 HO)st 3:15 pm HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHURCH. Boltwiaal and Fussl Stale Hoad. 945-9121 Rrv Donald L Brail. Pastor. Sunday School 10 90 a m Worship Ser­ vice 11 DO a.m Evening Servitv 8 00 p..m Prayer Meeting 7:00 p m Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West .'■'•*t» Hoad Paator J.T. Crrwmrr. Phone p*.'»-22H5 Sunday School 9 45 a m . Worship 11.00 am. Evening Srrvirv 8 pm. Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p.m VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Gospel). 1715 Carlton Center Rd Sunday morning arrvicv. praise and hymns. 10:30 a.m. Evening servuvs. evangelistic. 7 30 p m ; Sunday Youth Meeting 8 00 p m . Wednesday Hihie Study and Pro yer Meet­ ing al 7JM> p m QUIMHY UNITED METHODIST CHUHCH -I mile. E on M-79 Steven Reid. Pastor Sunday Churrh School 19.30 a m . Worship Servicr 11 30 a m United Meth­ odist Women • 1st Wednesday such month HASTINGS CHKLSTIAN CHURCH. 02 E Woudlawn Ave Minister Scott Davis. Sunday Worship 9 30 u m Fellowship It) 30 to II <Mla m Bible School 11 00 a m to 12 00 noon Wednesday: Bible Study and Fellowship 7.30 to 8:30 p m I’bonr 945-2076 BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday S« huol loam. Worahin Servnv 11 ■ m . Prayer Service Thursday 7pm ALGUNQl'IN LAKE BIHLE CHURCH. 2*>25 Airport Rd , lhek Taggart, Pastor. Churrh phonr 948-8482 Sunday S<hool 9.4.5 a m , Worship 11 aa : Junior Church 11am. Evening Worship 7pm.. Nursery for all aervicew ST ROSE CATilUUC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferaon Father Leon Pohl. Pastor Satur­ day Mass 4.30 p m. Sunday Mawes 8 a.m and 11am Confessions Saturday. 4:011 ■ 4:30 pm BARRY COUNTY' CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 North .Mringan J David Walker. Minister. 945-2938 Sunday Ser­ vices 10 a m.. Bible Study 11 a.m Evening Services 8pm Wedn-xhy evening Bible study? p.m REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRLsT OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. S. Jefferson at Walnut. Kenneth Colburn. Pastor. Home 89841567. Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worahip 11 a.m. PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETH­ REN IN CHRIST. M 50 at Bell Rd Rev Don Palmer 10 «.m Worahip Service. 11 a m Sunday School. 6 30 Evening Servicr. 7:30 Wednesday Prayrt Service HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd Rusarll A Sarver. Pastor Phone 945-9224 Wcrahip srrvirr 1030 a m.. evening service 6 pm , classes for all ages. Tuesday. Coltegr Prayer Meeting. 7 00 p.m. HASTINGS SEVENDI DAY ADVENT1ST. 9(M Terry Lane Phone 945-8884 Sab urday servitva. Sabbath School 9:30 a.m.; Worahip 11 am.; Tuaday • Bible Study and Prayer Mr»ua< Tao p m HOPE UN mi) METH0DWT CHURCH. M 37 South at M-79 Jack Bartholomew, pastor, phone 945-4995 Robert Fuller, choir director Sunday schedule 9 30 Fellow ship and coffer. 9:55 Sunday Srhool; 1 LOO Mottling Worship. 6:00 Youth Meetings. 7:00 Evening Worahip Noraery for all arrvires. transportation provided to and from morning sen ices Prayer meeting. 7 p m Wednesday HASTINGS CUNGHEGATION OF JEHOVAHS WITNESSES. 220 Weal Colfas St. Bible Lecture 930 a tn; Watchtower Study 10:45 a.m . Tuesday ■ Congregation Bible Study 8 p m.. Thursday - Theocratic School 7 30; Sen ice meeting 8.30 FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH. 502 East Grand St. Mark J Highman. Pastor Ph. 948-2828 Sunday School. 10 a m room­ ing worship and children's church. 11 a.m.; youth meetings. 5 p.m . evening worship. 6 p.m.. Thursday prayer meeting 7 pm . Thursday tern daaara and Primary Ad ver.lures 7 p.m Nuncry provided for all ser­ vice*. We welcome alE REST PRESBYTERIAN’ CHURCH. Has­ tings. Michigan Willard H. Curtia. Minister. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday, Sept 11 ■ Morning Worahip 9.30 and 11:00. Nuroery provided. Broadcast of 9 30 aernce over WBCH AM and FM 930 Church School Claaees through senior high 10:30 Coffee Hour in the church dining room. 8.00 Convenatiom on Church Mem­ bership at the manoe. 1004 W. Green. Monday • 7 30 Seaaioa roreUng- 7 30 Circle 6. meets at the home of Pat Hoyt Tuesday8 00 Womans Ratnat Potluek at the YMCA Camp at Algonquin Lake Bring a diah to paaa and your own table service Program by Mrs Pat Reis will begin at 7:30 Wednemlay - 8 00 a m Women's Re­ treat Breakfast .Morning progratr begins at 9 30 7:30 Chancel Choir pracu-v Friday • 9:30 Church Women United Fall Forum at the Delton United MethuJist Church Hunger Luncheon will be served Anne Caaper. Michigsn Associate Director of Church World Service, will be the featured speaker GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North Si. Pastor Mithael Anton Ph 9459414 Sunday. July |U-H»m Worship (early aervireL 9 15 a m Church Schrnil. all ag~ ((• HU Worship Chun h Council After CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway Rev James Hdgr-idorf. Paator. Sunday Service* 945 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 O') a m Morning Worahip Service. 6:00 pm Evening Servicr. Wednesday. 7 00 p.m. Services for Adult*. Teensand Children. Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Voeder Road. 1 Mile south of M-50 between Derby and Nash Roads Paator Bill Stevens Phone 693.2315 10 a.m. Sunday School. 11 a.m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m. Sunday evening worship; 7.30 pm. Wednesday Prayer Sen ice ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odessa Rev Louis Badone. Adminis­ trator. 37441274 or 374-741'5 Saturday Mam 5 30 p m ; Sunday Masses 8 and 10. WOODBURY UNTTFU) BRETHREN, just off M-66 N of M*50 tn Village of Wood bury Pastpr Duane Walter Phonr 374-7251 Worship service 9:30 a m . Sunday School 10 45 a m ; Youth Fellowship Wednesday 7 p.m ; Bible Study and Prayer Service Wectneadoy 7 p.m CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Comer of 1st and 2nd Ave , Lake Odessa Paator George Speas. Phone 374417.56 Sunday Morning Worahip Servicr 11:00 a.m Sunday School - 10 OU am Evening Service ■ 7:30 pm Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting 7.30 p m LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODLST. Hwy M-50. Vi mile W of M-66. Lake Odessa Rev James Hulett. Pastor. Worship 8.30 and 11 a m.; Evening Service at 7:30 pm CENTRAL UNITED METHODLST. 912 Fourth Ave Rrv. Stephen Keller. Ph. 3748861. Churrh School 945 a.m , Worship Service* 8 30 and 11 a.m. Coffee Hour 12 LAKEWOOD BAITLST. Pastor Daryl Kauffman. 367-45.55 Acnou from the high school. 7180 Velte Rd . M-5U. Sunday School 10.00 a m . Worship Service 11 QI) am Evening Service 6 31) pm. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:3Up.m CHRISTIAN HEFVKMED 620 S<xth Ave Rev Ben Bidder Ph 374-8607 930 a m Coffer Hour. 9 45 a m Sunday School. 11 a m Worship Service CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 787 Fourth Ave Rec Ranibll Kohls. Ph. 3748753. Worahip Hour 930 a m . Fellowship Hour 111:30 a.m.. Church School 11 a.m GOD’S LOVE LIGHTS NORTH IRVING WESI.EYAN CHI Rt H CORNER OF WcsU IkwiI ami Wing Rd. Paster Mark Wade -ViH- Huehier Rd Phone 7ii5-*i2H7 Sunday School 1<< n m . Worship 11 am. Evening Service 7pm. Prayer Service Wedne-lay 7pm. Nursm provided for all service* COLORS OF AUTUMN FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Gimi St Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9574 Dr MvronK Williams Minuter Sunday. Sept 11, 1983 • 9 30 a m Church School -Rally Day" 10 30 a m Coffee Fel­ lowship. 11 00 a m Worship Service. "Stop Telling Me What To Do". 6 00 p m UMYF Slid* presentation of Sr Hi Youth Work Trip to South Carolina Monday. Sept 12 7 00 p m Bov Scouts Tuesday. Sept 13 • 12 00 noon Hi-Nooners. 6 30 p m I’M Men Fellowship Wednesday. Sept 14 1000 am UMW Board. 1150 am UMW Luncheon. GIF' pm Handbell Choir. 7 (»n p m Finance Committer Meet­ ing. '(■•'pm Council on Ministries. 8 OO pm Work Areas Thursday. Sept 15-6 45 p m Chancel Choir THE FIRE IN THE y Father Robert Consani, former paster at St. Rose and SL Cyril Churches in Hastings and Nashville, will be the guest speaker for a desert potluck on Sept. 14, at 7:30 p.m. the Lake Odessa Community Center. Father Consani is a well-known musical entertainer and religious speaker whose career has sinned a wide area of interests, including professional ice skating and journalism. Father Consani’s appearance in Lake And frosty nights allow us to behold The leaves arrayed in flaming red and gold Before their brilliant colors turn to brown, And then, detached by wind, come drifting down; Till every branch is stripped completely bare, And pungent smoke of bonfiieu fills the air. It’s harvest time in every farmer’s field, When crops that feed our nation with their yield Are gathered from the ground and off the vine, According to the heavenly design. Whatever House of Worship you attend, The lessons there will help you comprehend This season that the love of God has planned, When autumn's blazing colors paint the land. — Gloria Nowak Odessa is being sponsored by St. Edward’s Catholic Church as part of their REVEW program. The theme of Father Consani’s lecture will be the "Empowerment of the Holy Spirit," which is the REVEW theme for this fall in the Catholic parishes of the Diocese. All people in the area are cordially invited to attend this lecture-concert. There is no charge for this event. Puppets to perform at Quimby church The Kids Unlimited Puppets will per­ forming this Sunday (Sept. 11) at Quimby United Methodist Church during the 11:30 a.m. service. All area children and their parents are invited to come and enjoy the puppets who will be sharing songs and stories. Two Middleville area couples are involved in this Local doctor on television Dr. Kenneth Merriman, a Hastings or­ thopedic surgeon, will appear on WFSL Channel 47*s program “House Call" at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 11. The show features physicians who answer questions called in by the public. To call in, telephone 517-484-7538. °f *he departing sun we find pKB The heat of summer days is left behind, reactivated to assist Charlton Park in arranging its museum and expanding the village concept. “The treasurer’s job is not a glamorous job, but one that has to be done,” wrote Barry County Probate Court Judge Richard Laughrin of his longtime friend in a Reminder article about Appelman’s award last July. “Year after year, faithful, dependable, mildly grumbling, Ernie Appelman has been a historical society member who has carried on tne work and the spirit of the county historical society," wrote Laughrin, himself an active member of the sxiety. Monday, Laughrin called Appelman "A gentle soul who worked terribly hard at the things he was most interested in.” Appelman was also known as an antique collector, a hobby he acquired in his high school days, when he helped his sister in her antique shop in Romeo. Appelman lived with his wife at 806 W. Grand St. The couple have one daughter, Melinda, 20, a student at Michigan Stale University. He is also survived by one brother, Michael Appelman of Nashville. He was preceded in death by a sister, Vivian Babcock. Services were held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Wren Funeral Home, the Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiating. Father Consam to address Lake O’ Dinner Hickory Comers HICKORY CORNERS WENLEYAN. Rev Phil Perkins. Pastor 10 u m Sunday Srhool. Ham Morning Worship. Junior Church Nursery.7pm Worship. Wednes­ day 7;3tl pm Family Night Missionary Society urrund Fnday. 7 p m Potluck CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTERDAY SAINTS Meting F. Burnt Sunday Sacrament meeting 9no am. Sundav SrhcaJ 1000 a m Branch President David McMonigk- Phone 14198-9849 or 94"e4!54 HASTINGS BIBIT. MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall St. Hasting* Rev Marvin Sickmiller Phone 945-5197 Ser. mv» Sundav School 10 00 am Morning Worsh •• 11 00 a m Sunday and evening services 7.30 pm Wednesday mid­ week prayer meeting 7 30 pm Revival meetings Sept 8-18. earh evening •! 7 30 Rev Alvie Jarratt from Saxton. PA will be the evangelist Ernest L. Appelman, longtime treasurer of the Barry County Historical Society, and lifetime Barry County resident, died unexpectedly in Pennock Hospital, Saturday, where he had been taken after being stricken at his Gun Lake sumemr residence. He was 54. Appelman, who had been employed at E.W. Bliss Co. for over 25 years, working most recently as a customer relations clerk, was boro in Nashville in his parents’ home May 3, 1929. He graduated from the Nashville W.K Kellogg School, and worked for a time at the Feldpausch Food Store in Nashville before joining Bliss. He married Betty Lou Pierce of Hastings on Nov. 28, 1958. Besides the historical society, to which he belonged for 16 years, Appelman also did volunteer work at Charlton Park, and was once a director of the Gun Lake Protective Assoc. While a member of the association, he was instrumental in enacting zoning laws, and in initiating the Gun Lake Sewer project. But it was for his work on the historical society that Appelman was perhaps best known. In June of this year, the society awarded the longtime treasurer its Distinguished Service Award. Appelman had been treasurer of the group since 1967, when the historical society was Ludington musician, composer to appear at Note of Praise next Saturday evening Pete Host, gospel musician and composer from Ludington, will be featured in concert at 7 p.m. this Saturday (Sept. 10) at the Note of Praise, 12223 Chief Noonday Rd.; Gun Lake. Pete has written many gospel songs. Two of the most popular are "I Was Holding Church In Lover’s Lane Last Night" and "Christian on a Roller Coaster." In addition to his singing. Pete is an ac­ complished puppeteer. He entertains all ages with his moppet-like puppets, Eleanor and Oscar. Coming next to the note of Praise will be the Gospel Lights of Plainwell on Sept. 17. puppet ministry: Jerry and Cathy Peters and Mike and Luann Oaks. A get-acquainted time of refreshments will precede the service at 11 a.m. The Quimby Church is located four miles east of Hastings on M-79. For more information call 945-9341 or 945.-5748. Serving Our Country: Michael A. La Joye Tech. Sgt. Michael A. La Joye, son of Melvin A. and Martha A. La Joye of 446 W. Colfax, Hastings, has arrived for duty at Selfridge Air National Guard Base . Mich. La Joye, an air traffic control technician with the 2031st Communications Squadron, was previously assigned at RAF Fairford, England. He is a 1967 graduate of Sandusky High School. �I The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 8, 1983, Page 5 Woodbury in arms over tainted wells, lowered property values Morley Fraser calls on community to unite by Ken Reibel High nitrate levels in some Woodbury wells have some residents carrying water, and have allegedly lowered the property values for the village. The people are so angry at the supposed source of the pollution. Smith Bros. Ferilizer, that they have organized into the Woodbury Environmental Action Group, hired an at­ torney, and summoned help from county and state agencies and representatives. "Our aim is to have the wate’ taken care of, and to have clean air," said Ila Hager, spokesperson for WE AG. Hager says that nitrates seeping from an underground storage tank near her yard have eaten away a large patch of grass, and killed a tree. There is also a large, dead patch in the comer of a wheat field in back of her hoiBe nearest to the storage tanks. "I haven’t drank the water in eight months,” says Robert Hoyt, 214 Milburn St. "Our doctor said we don’t have to be par­ ticularly concerned about(the nitrates) until the concentration reached the 40 to 50 parts per million range.” Hoyt says tests of his well water pei formed in August show concentrations of 40.3 parts per million. A test well outside his home has shown levels of 250 parts ptr million, says Hoyt. He says he brings water home from Grand Rapids, where he is employed as a main­ tenance supervisor. The Hastings High School cafeteria was Tinea witn i»o people from Business, Industry and education for the first community breakfast featuring Morley Fraser as the featured speaker. This event was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. by Robert J. Johnston Morley Fraser’s voice rose up like preacher calling out to his flock to find salvation. He summed up his speech in three lines: "Be faithful to your wife. Care about your kids. Help other people." “It's tough to get there, but it’s harder to stay on top," he shouted out to the group of 186 educators and business and industry leaders who attended the first BIE Break­ fast, sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, Tuesday. “Don’t argue, don’t fight, join together,’’ he said. Fraser, whose stocky frame gives him the natural look of the successful football coach that he was, gave a speech that was deeply rooted in the traditional American values of family, marriage, religion and service to other people. He said that in his talks across the state, he has learned that 40 to 50 percent of the kids in schools come from broken homes. “I beg the teachers," he continued, "go the second, the fifth and the tenth mile with those kids." He asked the teachers to open their school year by writing their name, address and telephone number on the blackboard and telling the students that they are available 24 hours a day to discuss a problem. "I hope there is not one teacher in Hastings schools, that when class is over at 3, will close the door at 3 and go to the bar or golf course when students are waiting to talk to you," he said. He asked the teachers to look at what they are doing for the students and he asked the employers to look at what they are doing for their employees. "What are you doing, the 200 people right here in this room," he continued. "1’11 tell you, you can do plenty. In a week you can turn this town around." Fraser, who retired from coaching at Albion College in 1973 and now serves as assistant to the president and director of continuing education at the college, told his audience that Hastings used to be at the top of educational systems in the state. He said that the district was envied by the other schools in the area. "You are no longer number one because of internal bickering and fighting," he said. "In two or three years, you could get back up there again." "I’m sick and tired of people griping when they live in the greatest co”ntry in the world," he exclaimed. Fraser filled his speech with stories of people who were good husbands, good fathers and devoted to helping people. He loved and cared about their students and employees enough to know when they had a problem. He told them that they should not put off until tomorrow, next week or next month the help that they could give people today. He added that the worst thing people can do is to hate their jobs because this takes away from the family. ’‘It’ got to be quality time with your family and with your loved ones,” he said. Fredric Jacobs, president of the chamber of commerce, said that the first BIE (Business, Industry and Education) Break­ fast was being held to focus attention on those groups and the roles they will play in making a better community. "Look around you," Jacobs said. "This room is full of successful men and women from our town. It’s people such as yourselves that set the pace of a community." He said that things are happening in Hastings, including industrial expansion programs, business openings and a new direction about to emerge in the schools. "Help us raise our town’s activity level," he continued. "When there is excitement in the city, others want to be a partof iL" "What are you doing, the 200 people right here in this room? I’ll tell you, you can do plenty. In a week you can turn this town around." Morley Fraser Jacobs also said that the chamber hopes to make the breakfast, held in the cafeteria of Hastings High School, an annual event to promote a /areness and cooperation between the t‘ ~ee groups participating. Joining Jacobs and Fraser at the podium was Richard Fluke, director of Pennock Hospital, who introduced Fraser. Fluke is a "Distinguished Alumnus" of Albion College and was a student when Fraser first joined the college staff as head football coach in the late 1950's. The Hastings High School band opened the program with renditions of the "Star Spangled Banner" and the Hastings Saxon fight song. Both the varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders performed briefly for the audience. Dr. Myron K. Williams, minister at the First United Methodist Church and president of the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, delivered the invocation. Nitrates are formed by combining nitrogen and oxygen. The compound is a common component of fertilizers, and often works its way into streams from runoffs from fer­ tilized fields. Large amounts of nitrates in drinking water can cause serious illness in infants under six months of age, and can cause serious illness in adults after prolonged use, according to information released by the Michigan Department of Public Health. The link betwen nitrates and cancer is not proven. Ithas been suggested that a series of reactions is involved beginning with the reduction of nitrate to nitrite, and that nitratescan combine with other chemicals in food or water to produce cancer-causing compounds. Excessive nitrate levels for adults, ac­ cording to the U.S. Environmental Protection Service, is 10 mg per liter, or 10,000 parts per million. There are three systems for removing nitrates from water. All are expensive, and require frequent and careful maintenance for effective operation. Boiling water does not remove the chemical, and may only serve to concentrate it ^However, the safe level for infants under mi months old is 10 parts per million. That cooiern has Larry Price carrying his water from an uncontaminated well across town. Price’s 2Mi-year-old daughter, Amy, has never drank from the family faucet, says Price And his wife said she stayed away from the water while she was carrying Amy. "You can’t drink it, you can’t cook with it. All it’s good for is washing the clothes and taking a shower," said Price. Price also claims that realtors will not list his property. "I’ve been trying to sell this house for five years," says Price. "No realtor will list it, yet none of them will tell you why.” Property values may be a bigger concern to most residents than any health con­ siderations. WEAG’s attorney, Bill Davis ot Grand Ledge, says Woodbury property values have “plummeted" due to the contaminated wells, and he calls the houses "unsalable.” "Even if you would want to buy a house with a polluted well, how would you get financing?’’, asks Davis. "Then why shouldn’t they get a "break on the taxes? Why should you pay the same taxes on your property as someone in the other comer of the county that doesn’t have such a close source of pollution?” Davis says another source of concern to Woodbury is the cost of improving the water quality. This will either mean installing a municipal water system, or trucking in water. Any Price, 2V4, has never drank from the family’s water faucet. Her father, Larry, carries his family's water from an uncantaminated well across town. “If somebody or some corporation causes the damage (to the water supply), then they should be the ones who should pay. The same way as if I threw a rock through your win­ dow," says Davis. Davis says it is "pretty clear" that Smith Bros, is responsible for the town’s polluted wells, and he points to the criminal charges of unlawful waste discharge into nearby mud creek, brought against the plant last spring by the Department of Natural Resources and the Eaton County prosecutor. "It seems pretty dear, given the criminal charges pending...that somebody believes the fertilizer plant is to blame. “They (the DNR) are talking about the surface charges, but it only seems logical to conclude that it’s the same source. "The very pollutant that is in the wells is the substance that is being used by (Smith Bros.). So far, Davis has not filed suit against Smith Bros. State and county health officials say that Woocfcury residents are faced with some very expensive solutions to cleaning up the town’s water supply. Don Greiner, a Michigan Dept, of Public Heath district engineer, says the cost of a municipal water supply could run into the "hundreds of thousand of dollars." "The cost of such a system has many variables," says Greiner, "lhe distance from the town from where the well has to be drilled, the number of residents. in the town, and thequanitity of water needed. But there is not doubt in mind that we’re talking about at least a couple of hindered thousand dollars.” And then there is the cost of water hookup, maintenance and operation. Dave Smith, plant manager of Smith Bros, ferilizer, says that his plant does not in­ tentionally discharge any of its wastes. Continued on page 14 H astings s avings & oan 136 E. 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Erin Robert Hoyt, whose homes sits across the street from the fertilizer plant, stands next to o monitoring well which the United States Environmental Pro­ tection Agency drilled. Hoyt is one of two Woodbury residents who carry their water home. Ito*, ___ _______ tsar ■ 1 w ** it"* �The Hostings Bonner— Thursdoy. September 8. 1983. Poge 6 Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Woodland area enjoys homecoming celebration during Labor Day weekend Carrol Benedict of Vermontville pitches horseshoes during the Woodland Homecoming with partner Dale Steward of Lake Odessa. On the opposing team were Bernie McDiermid (right) of Sunfield and Vi Pierce of Lake Odessa (not shown). Woodland's annual three-day Labor Dav Celebration was held last weekend. The festivities began Friday evening when the softball tournament started and the ice cream social was lield in the park. Homemade pies were served in the park pavilion with or without scoops of delicious homemade ice cream. The ice cream was available without the pie, but not many people ate it that way. Lots of other people had ice cream at Classic’s that warm summer evening. The village was alive with many happy people enjoying the fine weather and looking forward to the events to come. On Saturday morning horseshoes clinked against the posts on the south side of the park, while an archery tournament was held on the north side of the park. The archery tournament was administered by Mr. and Mrs. Mac Bosworth with help from several scorers. Mark Peters won first place and a $6 prize in the junior division, which is for people under 12-years-old. Dominic Ritchie won $4 for second place in the junior division. In the adult division, Wayne Saiby scored 470 out of a possible 500 and won First prize which was Snuffer Broadhead arrows and $15 cash. The second place prize of Thunderhead arrows and $10 cash was won by David Sbellenbarger; the third place prize of Joy Valley Pin Sights and $7 went to Gordon Henny. Fourth, fifth, and sixth place prizes were cash and were won by Joe Dahms, Dan Marten and Dennis McDowell. The youngest shooter in the tournament was Corey Dahms who is three-and-a-half years old. Corey scored 242 out of a possible 500. Last year, at the unbelieveable age of two-and-a-half, Corey scored 95 on this range. A parade began to form up on the east side of the school grounds around 12:30 p.m. Parade judges were Cathy Lucas, Judy MacKenzie and Ann Bump. The judges had quite a time judging some of the categories for prizes in the parade. The parade left the school grounds at 1 pun. led by the Lakewood High School Band. It went down Broadway to Main Street, then down Main Street to the park entrance and into the park. The parade marshall was Garold R. Mc­ Millen who is still an active charter member of the Woodland Lions Club after 36 years. Float prizes were given to HSV’s entry which was judged first place in the business category. Jim Stowell Construction Co. was judged second, and the float of Woodland Shell Station was judged third. Also, honorable mention in the business category and small prizes were given to Lakewood Veterinary Service and Classics for their commercial parade entries, although they were not floats. ¥)» ore invited to see and hear America's The prue for church floats was given to the Woodland United Methodist Church which had an artistic float wills children fishing and a ’’Fishers of Men” theme. In the organization category, tlie Woodland Eagles won first place, Woodland Athletic Association won second place, and the Woodland Food Co-op won third place. Sarah Niethamer ruled as kiddie queen of the parade and rode on the king-queen float. Gabriel Steward was king. Princes and princesses were Ryan Pepper, Jason Con­ stantine, and Timmy Winkler, and Jill Slater, Andrea Potter, Megan Daniels and Heather Smith. Kiddie costume prize for first place went to a group of three who were Jeff Kilmer riding in a grocery cart pushed by Chris Macintosh and accompanied by Darlene Hostetler. Although she had riden on the queen-king float and had not walked in the parade in her costume which she put on for the judging before and after the parade, Heather Smith won second place prize for her elephant costume. Third place prize for costume was given to Yvonne MacKenzie and Nancy Carter who looked like wooden dolls and rode a bike. In the kiddie pet category, Jennifer Cusack won first place with her little black and white dog dressed up in doll clothes and pushed in a doll buggy. Ella Kantner’s little brown poodle, Tootsie, was led in the parade by Ella’s two grand-daughters, Nicole and Amy Seyster, and they won second place prize for pets. Third place prize for pets went to John Wickham and Mike Overbeck who had a pony and a pony cart in the parade. Clown costumes were judged separately and, because there were several matching sets of clowns, the prizes all went to family groups. The Yonkers' children — John, Jason, Yetta and Jacob — won first place for clown costumes. The Dingerson family — Sarah, Maggie and Abbie — won second place, and two of the Coridon Wise children — Robbie and Roy — won the third place prize. Bike entry prizes went to Holly Smith, first; and Vicky and Tanya Niethamer who divided second and third place prizes as co­ second place winners. The parade and the parade judging had been quite a bit of excitement and rather tiring, so this judge, for one, went home for an hour and rested. The Lions Club Chicken Barbeque was the next big event. The chicken halves were cooked by High’s Bar-B-Que Service of Elkhart, Indiana, on the parkgrounds. High’s brought 750 chicken halves as they have been doing for several years now, but instead of the Lions Club having a few halves left over to sell after the end of the dinner, they ran out of chicken before 7 p.m. and some people were turned away, disappointed not to get the really great chicken they have learned to expect at the annual Woodland Lions Club Chicken Barbeque Dinner. The barbeque was attended by several large parties of people, including the party brought by Mrs. Marie Pickens of Lake Odessa which had 22 people. Mr. and Mrs. Robert DiviHbis and Mrs. Blanche Lukehart from Irwin, Pa. were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. GJ}. McMillen and attended the barbeque with than. 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The process of sewing a layer of soft distribute many patterns and designs from material between two pieces of covering is at one region to another. least as old as the Crusades when knights Settlers from New England, moving wore quilted or padded jackets under their westward, took their quilts with them. Many armor. innovations on the original patterns were Our colonial women quilted for warmth. created and the designs given new names. Victorian women added beauty, symmetry, One pattern had 14 different names at and color to their quilts. various times, depending on its location. Basically there are two kirxis of quilts: Quilt making also spawned social events applique and pieced. The essential difference such as the quilting bee. 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Here are a few hints to quilt collectors: The beauty of the patch quilt comes from The stitching should be delicate, even and the pattern the pieces create, the meticulous meticulously done by hand with small stiches stitching and the colorful background. Of the (as many as 12-to-15 to the inch). Machine two types of quilts, there seem to be more stitching diminishes the monetary value of a pieced quilts available than appliqued. quilt. In piecing a quilt, the block style is The qulity of the materials used, plus the preferred. It is a time-saving method since patterns and color of the design, are im­ individual, identical blocks were pieced one portant elements. For instance pink in a quilt by one and later sewed together. It was also a indicates that it was made no earlier than space-saving device. There was little room tn 1870 when new aniline dyes made it a the early home to set up a large loom for fashionable color. quilting, and these blocks could be quilted on The age and condition of a quilt are factors a lap loom. too. >. very old quilt may have dye-eaten Names of the variots patterns remind us of spots or it may smell musty from long the past: Beer’s Paw, Lincoln's Platform, storage. Look for names and-or dates stit­ Jackson's Star, Underground Railway, ched or inked into comers, linings or tops. Nelson’s Victory, Leap Frog, Puss In the Antique quilts are found in antique shops, Corner, Philadelphia Pavement, and at auctions, yard sales, and flea markets. thousands of others. Valuable old quilts are found all over the Some of the best-known quilt patterns country. Prices vary considerably, but quilts include wedding ring, Log Cabin, Grand­ made before 1900 are definitely higher priced mother’s Flower Garden, Friendship, if in good condition. 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First Baptist Church «>94a-eoo4 City Elementary Scheels .... 8:30-11:30 a.m. 45 minute lunch 12:15-2:45 PlMsaxtYiew Elementary ... 8 o.m.-2:15 Junior High Scheel......... 8:30 a.m.-2:55 Senior High School...8:30 o.m.-3-.OO p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. BRING YOUR FRIBNDBi played the piano, Rev. George Speas led the hymn singing, and Rev. Connie Hefflefinger gave the message, telling about her recent trip to Wyoming with a Methodist youth group. A solo was also sung by Lyn Carter of Kilpatrick Church. She sang “El Shaddai.” The annual pig roast and community potluck dinner was held at 12:30 p.m. in the park pavilion. While the Lions Club Chicken Barbeque had been even better attended than in the last few years, the potluck pig roast seemed to have less people than lately. The pig was delicious and had been cooked by Galen Kilmer who had carved it at home this year and brought the meat in covered pans instead of bringing the whole pig into the park where flies were a problem this year. There were four pans of meat and only one was open at a time. This procedure made the meal less spectactular, but much easier to serve and more hygenic. Also, the serving line moved faster with the meat already cut and arranged in pans. The Sunday afternoon events were the Woodland Township Fire Department sponsored Hose Reel and Bucket Brigade contests on Main Street. The Hose Reel contest had three-person teams and first place was won by Woodand Township Fire Department’s team of Ron France, Rod Pepper, and Jim Stowell. Second place was won by a team who called themselves “Water Busters" and were Mike Johnson, Andy Dahms, and Joe Dahms. The third place winners were called "Deer Hunters" and they were Jack Estep, Dave Niethamer and Bill Bosworth. A second team from the Woodland Township .Fire Department composed of Tim Allen, Ron Coats and Rick Bump won the fourth prize. The Bucket Brigade contest had six-person teams. The team was Ron Coats, Ron France, Glendon Curtis, Rod Pepper, Jim Stowell, and Tim Allen. Second place was won by an unnamed team composed of Dave Niethamer, LaVon Hamp, Rod Lake, Darrel Slater, Terry Trump and Bill Bosworth. Third place was won by a team from Brodbeck Farms, and fourth place was won by a team from Lake Odessa Fire Depart­ ment. The Hymn Sing that was held in the park pavilion this year on Sunday evening was a new event, and it was very enjoyable and will probably be repeated. It started at 7:30 p.m. and that turned out to be exactly when the Sunday softball game ended. The Woodland Gospel Singers from Woodland United Methodist Church conducted the program with help from Rev. Connie Hefflefinger and Mrs. Edith Buxton. The quartet is composed of Roger Buxton, who plays the piano and sings, Duane Bump, Arlen Heise and.Ron Martin. The quartet sang three songs and then Edith Buxton led the entire congregation in several hymns before the quartet sang again. This alternating procedure was followed during the rest of the evening, except for the times the quartet and the congregation sang Continued on poge 14 �The Hostings Bonner — Thursdoy, September 8. 1983, Page 7 1983 Fall Sports * Hastings ★ Delton-Kellogg * Maple Valley * Lakewood * Thornapple-Kellogg The'Hostings footboll team In the front row is (from left) Jim Replogle. Dave Gcskill, Scott Bloom, Joel Christensen, louis Burroughs, lorry Hoffman, Todd Slater. Chuck Prucho. in the second row (from left) Dave Kensington, Bruce Hoffman, Terry Gibson, Scott Klevorn, Dove Flood, Paul Turnes. Mike Matthews. Scott Price Noah Sinclair. In the third row (from left) Keith Stevens. Nick Postulc, Steve Swank, Paul Hommond, Jon Douglas Mike Ellis, Jon Christensen, Kevin Trohan, Mike Stout. In the fourth row (from left) is Jeff Simpson. Randy Halle/ Dave Brooks. Jeff Spence', Mike Boek, John Wagner, and Andy Woodllff. Saxons ready to make challenge for football title, Hastings coach says The experience is there, the size is there, and the talent is there. What more could a coach ask for? All Hastings coach Jeff Simpson is asking for is a little consistency. The second-year varsity coach believes if his team can be consistent this year, the results could be surprising...at least to the rest of the league. “Takir^ into account that we are ahead of where we were last year, I’m optimistic," says Simpson of his team’s Twin Valley title chances in 1963. "It all comes down to being consistent. It’s there. The possibilities are there.’’ Simpson’s team won it’s last four games in 1982 to finish 8-3. Simpson admits some excellent talent — particularly on defense — is gone from that team. But that depth is being traded for size this year. For example, take the Saxon offensive and defensive lines. Last year the defensive line averaged about 170 pounds. This year its closer to 185. Same is true with the offense. The of­ fensive line averaged about 180 pounds last year as compard to 195 this year. "We’ve got the size,*’ says Simpson. "On defense we had to be good hitters last year because we were smaller. This year we’ve got more size." Experience is something else that there is mare of this season. Simpson has nine returnees, some at critical positions. Offensively, the teem looks solid. Senior cocaptain Louis Burroughs (5-9,175) returns to the offensive backfield where he gained more than 600 yards despite missing three games. Junior Mike Matthews (80, 170) has the inside line on the quarterback position and he’ll have a trio of capable targets in seniors Joel Christensen (5-8, 150), Jim Replogle (60, 170) and Chuck Prucha (5-10, 169). The line also returns experience in tackle Dave Gaskill (6-1, 180) and center Scott Bloom (66, 195), both seniors. Running back Todd Slater (5-5, 150) will also see considerable action. On defense the holes are so numerous Simpson is going to feel like the little Dutch boy with his finger in the dike. Gone all three all-league backfield members leaving gaping holes. Returning all-leaguer Larry Hoffman (6-0, 200) will fill one tackle spot and after that Simpson is looking at inexperience. "Out defense will have to come from leadership,” he says. “The people are there to play the positions.” Coldwater is defending Twin Valley champ and Simpson says until firther notice they are still the team to beat He also Utoaa Marshall, who tied for third last year, and Sturgis, whose jayvees won eight of nine. But first the Saxons can’t shake off rival Lakewood and always-tough Grand Rapids Catholic Central in it’s first two games. Sturgis and Coldwater are the third and fourth games of the season. “Every game is going to be tough," says Simpson, "but that’s the toughest part of our schedule." Season of the falling leaves returns by Steve Horton Harvest moons. Indian summers. The sweet aromas of a cider press. The oranges, greens, and browns of the squash and pumpkin patches. The beginning touches of frost. The cackle of the pheasant in early morning. The array of coopers, tans, and golds that dazzles the countryside. Yes, the season of the falling leaves has returned. And, with all the unique sights, sounds and smells this particular time of the year brings, not the least is the special pageantry and pizzazz of the fall sports season. Football is of course the cornerstone in the upcoming athletic itinerary. On the high r-chool level, as well as college, it's the sport that “brings home the bacon" financially, allowing athletic directors to fund other important programs, but ones with smaller spectator interest. There's more to the gridiron scene though than 22 suited and padded players meeting on the field to take part in that particular rite of youth. There’s of course the high-steppin* marching bands, moving with exact precision through various routines during pregame and halftime entertainments, capping off their moment in the spotlight with a rousing rendition of the school fight song. And there’s the never-say-die band of cheerleaders, always becoming in their 'school-colored' skirts and sweaters and always exhorting the hometown fans to give additional moral and vocal support to the clashing warriors. The scene also includes moms and pops, grandmas and grand­ pas, aunts and uncles, and friends and neighbors who fill the bleachers, warmly garbed, some wrapped in blankets and many enjoying the extra comfort of stadium seats. Along the sidelines it includes as well the more spirited fans — many of them former players or alumni with equal degrees of expertise. They're the ones who've faithfully attended the away games, as well as home, over the years, the ones not bashful at all about letting referees know when mistakes have been made or when hometown coaches have been doing less-than-perfect jobs. It's also warm September nights, the chill and sleet of an October evening, the crush at the hot dog stand, the sentimentality of Homecoming, the excitment of the big rivalry, the impatient wait to exit out of the parking lot. and the post mortems following game’s end at various pizza parlors, coffeeshops, restaurants, and watering holes around town. The fall sports season though has become much more than a football schedule during the past decade. Equally important is the girls basketball season that tips off this time of year with varsity and junior varsity, and in some cases freshmen and junior high teams, taking to the courts. The sport has improved by leaps and bounds — both in terms of “quality of play" and “fan interest” — since Title Nine mandated equal funding and opportunity for girls sports in the early 1970s. something we should never had had to be told to do but offered automatically. Most striking in that transition has been the growing ease and confidence that high school girls have experienced in their roles as student-athletes. Back in 1975 (when I first started reporting on the sport), and earlier, there was an ill at easeness that many seemed to have with their then new role. That's gone now along with the stereotypes that accompanied it. Football and basketball are both "money sports" for local athletic programs, drawing sizable fan interest and their dollars. Just as important though are the offerings those programs, in turn, make to other athletes in our schools The fall season also includes cross country for both boys and girls, golf for boys, and tennis for girls. And while those sports do not has e as large a fan turnout, they do require the same degree of determination, dedication and talent on the part of their participants, athletes who are equally deserving of recognition on the sports pages. . . . now, turn the page for exciting coverage!!! �The Hostingt Bonner— Thursday, September 8, 1983, Page 8 Mode 0 Day 108 E. State Street Hastings, michigan Echtinaw Oil Co. and Service 320 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan Offices in Hastings and Middleville Razor’s Edge Hairdesigners Member FDIC "Your professional itying shop” Hastings City Bank Hastings, Michigan Hastings Water Conditioning 629 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan 1006 E. Railrood Street Hastings, Michigan MUSIC CENTER Stack Agency 138 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 128 W. Mill Street Hastings, Michigan Bosley Pharmacy i Fanners Feed Service 118 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan UNION BANK Now Serving You at Two Locations 933 4th Ave. and 1150 Jordan Lake Street Lake Odessa, Michigan SUPERETTE 205 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan LFARY’S SPORT CENTER 123 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan Birke’s Shoes W. State Street in Downtown Hastings Culligan Water Conditioning T-K has holes to fill, but could contend Although Middleville High School has lost several key players through graduation, coach Ray Page says all is not lost. Page says there could be a gaggle of talented players to replace them. “Although we lost many key performers from last year’s G-3 team, we return a solid nuclei® of seniors necessary for a successful year," says Page. "The most difficult task for us will be finding a replacement for all­ state quarterback Jim Schipper.” Page says senior Tim Heffner, who played wide receiver last year, has the inside track on the job. Junior Mike Newhouse could also see plenty of action in the Trojan passoriented offense which normally throws on almost half of it’s offensive plays. Finding someone to pass to shouldn’t be a problem as once again Middleville has a talented corps of receivers led by sure handed senior tight end Rob Pickard. Seniors Lester Caldwell and Scott Duflo and juniors Mike Browne and Darold Smelker should fill two positions vacated by all-leaguers Dave Van Sickle and Tim Lukas. Thornapple Kellogg hopes to offset its passing attack with a brutal running game. Seniors Monty Sanford, Scott Kaminski and Tom Berry along with juniors Steve Rosenberg and Rob Anders provide depth and talent in the backfield. "It should be our best backfield in three years,” says Page. Middleville’s biggest weakness will be the offensive line. Only returnees Jeff Wohlford and Nathan Briggs will provide the only real experience in the trenches. Seniors Evan MiDer and Paul Ordway and junior Thad Wenger will compete for the two guard positions. Mitch Mugridge, Scott Noffke, and Hanz Davis are vying for the center position. Thornapple Kellogg’s defense has some talent, but is thin, says Page. "We should be very strong providing it remains injury free," says Page. ScottDuflo and Pickard return to the backfield while Kaminski, Ordway and Mugridge will hold down three linebacker positions. Anchoring the defensive line will be Jim Gonzales at noseguard, Randy Winchester at end and Nathan Briggs at one tackle. Filling out the other positions are Ed Pawloski at end, Kyle Plank at center and Tony Plants at tackle. Page says if things break right Middleville should be in the thick of the O-K Blue title picture. “Hamilton has to be considered the favorite while Comstock Park, Hudsonville and Middleville will challenge," says Page. He adds that Caledonia and Kelloggsville are under new coaches while Byron Center is always competitive and Lee is still rebuilding. “Injuries will most likely determine our Rebuilding year ahead for T-K cage team 313 N. Baitwood Hastings, Michigan Dog ’n Suds COLOR CENTER H10W. Green Street Hostings, Michigan 221 W. Mill Street Hastings, Michigan Andrus Insurance Agency 145 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Gilmore Jewelry 102 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan J-Ad Graphics, Inc. MMareef the Mags Bmmt, NMtiRgsBeaMr.audfhe Mspie Valey Neve 1952 N. Broodway Hastings, Michigan G&WSales 1138 4th Ave. Lake Odessa, Michigan Ben Franklin 102 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Welton’s Inc. 401 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan CINDER Pharmacy, Inc. HOW. Stat.Strwt Hastings, Michigan FRANTZ Buick and Chevrolet 1435 W. Hanover Street Hastings, Michigan Girrtach Funeral Home Hastings Fiber Glass Products 328 S. 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Prairieville, Michigan —M»n-.b«r FDIC— Hastings Press, Ik. a Office Supply a Grape Vise McDonalds 152 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Hostings, Michigan 1215 W. State Street fate,” says Page. "We have seasoned per­ formers at key positions, but lack depth everywhere "As the season progresses, Heffner, whether playing tight end or quarterback, should prove to be the driving force of our assault. If we can successfully throw against our opponents, don’t be surprised if we finish at or near the top of the league." BLANKENSTEIN PONTIAC • OLDSMOBILE GMC TRUCKS 328 N. Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan good team, says Smith. The top two runners from a year ago, junior Mike Shaw and senior Brad Bennett, are both back this season as are juniors Tom Freridge and Beau King. Seniors Clay Laughlin, junior Steve Maurer and sophomore Chris Geething are three other key Saxon runners. Because there are 17 prospects out for the team. Smith says the team can rely on depth as a strong suit. "That’s the strength of our team," he says. “It will come from the people below Bennett and Shaw. The depth is much better than we’ve had in the past. “They are all competitive and equal in ability.” Smith sees 1982 Twin Valley champ Coldwater being dethroned by either Sturgis or Marshall this season. Hillsdale and Jackson Not thwest are also sleepers. “Thereisn’tasoftspotinthe league," says Smith. “If we do well, we’ll have earned it." Hastings’ girls team does not yet compete in meets because not enough schools sponsor cross country as a girls sport. The Saxon girls do, however, run with the boys. Smith has four girls back from the 1982 Hastings team and all four are juniors in Sherie Bradley. Betsy Hauschild, Ronnie Frick and Kim Inman. The Twin Valley is trying to organize a normal girls cross country league and could do so as early as this season, says Smith. “We should be very competitive when that happens.” he says. The Thornapple-Kellogg girls basketball players are In the front row (from left) Lisa Kaminski, Dawn Bos, Jeana VanderMeulen, Laine Hunt, Karman Gray, and Betty Smith and in the back row (from left) Stacey Williamson, Melissa Thatcher, Brenda Page, Lc-en VanPort Fleet, head coach, Katie Hunt, Julie Wilson, Laurie Hooper, Jamie Hunt, manager, and Jim French, assistant coach. by Steve Horton With all of last year’s starters lost to graduation off a team that went &-S in the league, first-year coach Loren VanPort Fleet sees a rebuilding year ahead. "We’re inexperienced and we don’t have good height,” he elaborated. "We’re pretty much starting from scratch which is all right. I’ve done it before as a coach." The T-K coach does have a team with good speed and he plans to build his game attack around that fact. "We’ll stress ball handling and speed,” he explained. "We’ll do a lot of pressing defensively. We’re going to have to. "We’ll have to i dy on the fast break to do most of our scoring,” he addec. "The players shooting has been improving, but it probably won’t become good until we’re into the season.” VanPort Fleet has five retaring lettermen, but none of them saw a lot of playing time last year. Of those five, he sees three in starting roles — Laurie Hooper, a 5-foot-9 senior at post; Jeana VanderMeelen, a 5foot-6 senior at point; and Dawn Bos, a 5-foot6 junior at wing. He also expects help from Brenda Page, a 5-foot-8 sophomore at post and wing who was the JVs leading scorer and rebounder; Laine Hunt, a S-foot-7 senior at wing who started last year at Eaton Rapids; Karman Gray, a 5-foot-3 sophomore wing up from the JVs; Melissa Thatcher, a 5-foot-7 junior at post and a returning letterman; and Lisa Kaminski, a 5-foot-3 junior at point and a returning letter winner. To man the fast break VanPort Fleet is also looking for help from Julie Wilson, a Sfoot-9 junior; Katie Hunt, a Moot-7 junior; Betty Smith, a S-foot-5 junior; and Stacey Williamson, a Moot-7 junior. In the upcoming league race, the T-K coach sees Comstock as the eventual winner with Caledonia as a strong contender. "Comstock has all five starters back from their second place team of a year ago,” he noted. "Caledonia won it last year, but they lost two key people If they fill those positions, then they’ll definitely contend. "I look for Hamilton and Hudsonville to make their presence know," he added. "They’ll be right in the thick of the battle. Byron Center will be about like us. They don’t have any stars but they do have overall team depth. We’re comparable to them.” The other two league schools — Kelloggsville and Lee — are rebuilding under new coaches and had a light piayer turnout, VanPort Fleet noted. Thornapple-Kellog opened Tuesday at Lowell and travels to Maple Valley tonight The Hastings cross country team is in the front row (from left) Kim Inman, Sue Inman, Lisa Gidley, Karen Gibson, Colleen Duffy, Kim Michael. In the second row (from left) is Nikki Dunham, Ronnie Frick, Cherie Bradley, Majda Seuss, Jill O'Conner, Jeon Chenier, Lisa Sharp, Julie Hare. In the third row (from left) is Mike Begg, Wayne Oorn, Chuck Robinson, Tim Schoessel, Dave Byrne, Clay Loughlin, Mike Show, Paul Kaiser, Steve Mauer, Brent Tracey, Tom Freridge Rex Brown, and coach Don Smith. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, Septembers, 1983. Page? Delton prepares for rough football schedule There are schedules and then there are schedules And Delton’s football team has a real lulu this fall. The first four teams on Delton’s schedule combined for a 30-6 record a year ago. Guli Lake was 84. Kalamazoo Christian and Kalamazoo Hr.ckett were both 7-2, and Berrien Springs compiled an 8-1 mark. And what does Panther coach Fred Pessell think about such a killer slate? ‘‘We’ll find out what we have in a hurry this year,” says Pessell, understating the obvious. "If we can keep from getting banged up we’ll be okay.’’ Pessell has eight returning senior let­ termen and four returning juniors to a team that was 3-6 in 1982. He likes the assembled talent. Senior returnees include center Ray Cook (5-7, 170), iineman Mike DeBolt (6-1, 175), end Rick Hurdlebrink (5-11, 170), back Vaughn Mills (5-8, 155), quarterback­ defensive back Eric Pessell (6-1,165), guarc William Warner (5-9, 155), defensive guard Chuck Palmer (6-0, 220) and defensive end Dennis Snowden (5-10, 165). Returning juniors are Kyle Auckerman (61,185) at tackle, Steve Tuin (6-1,195) at end and safety, Wayne Bourdo (5-9, 155) at tailback, and Terry Ketchum (5-10, 175) at fullback. Defense is a key, admits Pessell. The defense is going to have to force more tur­ novers than a year ago. "If we can do that it will help the offense get moving,” says Pesfell. “We have a lot of kids back on defense, more so ihan a year ago.” As for the offense, it will probably he handicapped by the lack of depth. But Pessell is still optimistic the team can put Wren Funeral Home 502 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan The County Seat Lounge Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. 128 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan 404 E. Woodlawn Ave. Hastings, Michigan , Neil’s Printing and Copy Service 123 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan GAVIN Chevrolet & Buick Co. Located on M-37 Middleville, Michigan The Delton footboll team In the front row (from left) is Dennis Snowden. Chuck Palmer Mike DeBolt Eric Pessell, Vaughn Mills. Rick Hurdlebrink. Roy Cook, Doug Conklin, William Warner. In the second row (from left) is Mike Word. Paul Yother, Wayne Bourdo. Paul Eddy, Steve Monroe. Mark Hammond. Jeff Rice. In -he third row (from left) is Dennis Munson. Kyle Auckerman. Steve Tuin. Remmon Baker. Paul Flourshinger. Jeff Neeley Troy Anderson. In the fourth row (from left) is Gory Harrington ond Wade Lester. points on the Board. "We stronger offensively than we were a year ago,” he says. The KVA again will be decided between either Hackett or Galesburg, says Pessell. The rest of the league is, as usual, wellbalanced. Delton shouldn’t be counted out of the title chase, says Pessell. "We’re shooting for no. 1." he says. "We might not get there, but that’s where we want to go,’’he adds. “Wejusthave to jell.” Delton eagers eye another league crown by Steve Horton Coach Dwight Lampaier and the Delton girls basketball program reached a pinnacle last season after a long climb. The Panthers of a year ago posted a 16-3 record, good for first place in the Kalamazoo Valley Association and also earned Lam­ paier his first championship after nine years at the helm. In addition, the JVs played a perfect 194 year. “We'd been working at it awhile," he said of the title. “We started out at zero.’ Delton lost a pair of sharpshooters — Lisa Price and Julie Best — to graduation. "They could shoot the eyes out of the basket,” Lampaier remembered. He has, however, the team’s MVP and all­ league center Sue Hogg back. Her presence, along with the other returning lettermen and the talented crop up from the junior varsity, has Lampaier confident of the team’s chances. "I think we have an excellent chance of repeating,” he said. Hogg, a 6-foot-2 senior, averaged 14 points and 14 rebounds last year. Describing her as "college material", Lampaier expects her to have a rough year with opposing team’s keying on her defensively. “She’ll be covered up,” he explained. “They’ll just collapse on her. Someone’s going to have to hit from the outside (to loosen up that defense around her)." Possibilites include three other players the Delton coach plans to start— Sheri Healey, a 5-foot-2 senior guard who played a lot last year, averaging six points and five steals; Kim Baker, a 5-foot-5 junior guard brought up to varsity last year; and Melinda Bromley, a 5-foot-4 junior forward also brought up to varsity a year ago. The fifth starting post is currently up for grabs, said Lampaier. Contenders though are Barb Drenth, a 5-foot-6 senior forward and returning letterman; Jeanne Ryan, a 5foot-7 junior forward; Miki Purk, a 5-foot-6 junior forward; and Sue Leto, a 5-foot-5 sophomore. RODEE’S 911 W. State Street Hostings, Michigan Hastings Body Shop 1303 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan Hastings Savings & Loan Offices in Hastings and Lake Odessa 136 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan Lewis Realty Barry Cleaners 140 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 321 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan Thomas L Johnson CM 305 N. Michigan Ave. Hostings, Michigan Hause Realty World 1225 W. 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Kalamazoo Christian is always right there as well." “Our players (though) have a fantastic attitude," he said. “They’re coachable and use to winning. They’re going to an exciting team to watch.' Hastings netters ready for season The Hastings tennis team in the front row is (from left) Kim Bubnos, Anna Loftus. In the second row is Coach Tom Freridge,Kristi Martin, Priscilla Dolan, Julie Welton. In the third row is Lisa Smith, Erin Jacobs, Amber Schaefer, Bev DeCamp, Teri Kessenich, Amy Loftus. In the fourth row is Cris Kruko, and Nancy Hudson. Ron Smith Greenhouse, Inc. 1569 S. Hanover Street Hastings, Michigan 10121 S. Wall Lake Rd. (M-43) Delton, Michigan E.W. Bliss Iles Optical Gulf-(-Western Manufacturing Co. 127 Grove (M-43) Delton, Michigan Hodges Jewelry 122 West State Street Hastings, Michigan 123 S. Jefferson Hostings, Michigan AAA Auto Club of Michigan 214 N. Jefferson Hastings, Michigan Hair Care Center 125 S. Jefferson Hastings, Michigan Crystal Flash 615 S. Broadway (M-37) Middleville, Michigan Bender Sales & Service 307 Arlington (M-37) Middleville, Michigan Michael’s Spirits & Foods MICHAEL & LINDA ZOULEK 661 Broadway (M-37) Middleville, Michigan RUTHIE’S Cake & Candy Supplies 21 OS. Grove(M-43) Delton, Michigan White’s Photography Waterbed Sayles 107 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan 119 N. Michigan Hastings, Michigan CHICK’N’FIN Crispy Fried Chicken and Fish West State Street Hastings, Michigan Beebe’s Shoe Repair 148 E. State Street Hastings Michigan Electric Motor Service 1004 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan Rounding off that squad is Beth Williams, 5-foot-ll junior who will spell Hogg at cen­ ter,and Andrea Niedzielski. a 5-foot-6 junior forward who is a transfer student from Plainwell. "We’re a small ^am except for Hogg,” Lampaier noted. Montgomery Ward WBCH-AM-FM The Superette 205 W. Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan Fuel Gas 2145 W. Gun Lake Rd. Hastings, Michigan John L Walker, CPA Style Line 114 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan 329 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan Eaton Federal Savings & Loan Fish Insurance Agency 109 S. Main Street Nashville, Michigan 117 East Main Middleville. Michigan �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, September 8, 1983, Page 10 Improvements expected for Lakewood gridders If nothing else, Lakewood's football team has only one way to go and that’s up. Playing mostly with a sophomore and junior lineup, the Vikings failed to win a game in nine starts last season. This year coach Tim Wood, starting his third season as the Viking head man, sees his team turning things around. “Actually this is a great place to be in," says Wood. “A lot of people will overlook us and we will definitely sneak up on some people. “There is just something about this team. It's one of the hardest working, most dilligent groups of kids I’ve ever coached.” That hard work, combined with 21 returning lettermen including 17 starters, could add up to make Lakewood a bit of a surprise in 1983. One thing that would help the team, says Wood, is if it can get off to a good start “Our number one priority is to get off to a win against Hastings (on Sept. 9 in Hastings),” says Wood. “We need to know how to win. The Hastings game is critical to our season. We have to give the maximum effort." Lakewood's offense is led by three-year letter winner Dave Hilley (6-2, 194) at one running back spot and two-year letter winner Ken Corp (6-2, 211) at tight end. Other returning starters include center Marty Forshey (5-9,190), honorable mention all-league guard Ken Love (5-9, 160) tackle Brad Stover (6-1,218), split ends Brad Hewitt (5-8, 125) and Dave Joppie (5-9, 155), quar­ terback Dave Barker (5-9, 160), wide receiver Steve Spetoskey (5-9, 140) and running backs Ken Stoepker (6-0, 175) and Charles Coon (5-8, 215). On defense, Coon and Bruce Daggett (5-19, 183) return to two tackle spots while Hilley and Cnrp will play end. One linebacker, Bill Barker (5-9,165), returns while Joppie, Doug Curtis (5-8,160), Scott Herrera (5-7, 135) and Spetoskey all started in the defensive backfield last season. Curtis was a second team all-league back ’>*st season while Hilley was an honorable mention pick at defensive end. Naturally a team coming off an 0-9 record might tend to doubt it's own abilities, but Wood says his team spent time this summer thinking about 1983 goals. “We went to a football camp and I think it helped unify this group," says Wood. "In terms of goals we talked about how we can properly prepare ourselves the best to play." Wood says the Tri River race is a threeway dogfight between Lowell, Fremont and Coopersville. Last year’s co-champions, Sparta and Greenville, have lost plenty through graduation and could finish in the middle of the pack. Cedar Springs will finish in the bottom third of the league. The Lakewood football team is (front row, from left) Theron Storey, Doug Curtis, Scott Herrera, Dave Barker, Dove Hilley, Ken Corp, Dave Joppie, Brad Hewitt, Steve Spetoskey. In second row (from left) is Ken Stoepker, Kevin Soule, Bret Senters, Lee Ingraham, Vince Penningston, Brod Stover, Ken Love, Larry Williams, Dave Bosi. In third row (from left) is Marty Forshey, Jerry Mast, Jeff Sutherland. Charles Coon, Doug Bishop, Scott Neustifter, Scott Wenhorter, Brian Friddlejim Livermore,Pat James. In the fourth row (from left) is Tim Wood, Dan Warren, Richard Hale, Rick Nurenberg, Gary Pennington. Tom Comstock, Kevin Harringan, Chris Herrington, Bill Barkey, and Mike Maciasz. The Maple Valley football 'earn Is In the front row (from left) John Clements, Scott Joostbems, Robert Browne, Pat Resseguie, Rob Franks, Dale Montague, Chug Maurer, Mike Campeau, Dan Wesson. In the second row (from left) is Steve MacDonald, Steve Gardner, Doug Coleman, Dean Stewart, Kurt Hartenburg, Gary Reid, Ryan Trowbridge. In the third row (from left) is Marty Martin, Ron Hull, Chris Barton, Terry Hall, Eric Brown, Bill Grinage, Eric Dohlman, Ben Morris. In the fourth row (from left) is Steve Joppie, Jim Benit, Scott Everett, Jeff Garber, Todd McMillon, and Jess Bahs. Lions hope to claw way to title The image of Scott Grimes reaching for the 33-yard miracle touchdown pass is still crystal clear in the mind of Dan Watson. Watson remembers well the touchdown that enabled Pennfield to edge his Maple Valley team 20-16 to claim the first Southern Michigan Athletic Association crown last fall. But 1983 is a new year and one that hopefully can offer Watson new visions. “Sure, you bet I remember that game," says Watson. “I still wake up sometimes thinking about it. It was a great football game.” Chances are the SMAA title will again be decided by the winner of the Pennfield and Maple Valley game, this year being played in Maple Valley. Watson not surprisingly won’t come right out and admit the Lions can snatch the title from the Panthers. “We’ll be competitive," says Watson, coming as close to making a prediction as he ever will. Watson, who is beginning his ninth year as Maple Valley’s varsity coach, realizes that with 14 returning lettermen, his team will be more experienced than Pennfield. Offensively, the team has lost a load of firepower as an all-state end, a 1 OOC-yard rusher, and the top quarterback have all graduated. Left is a trio of senior linrTian. Thus Watson will build his offense using Pat Resseguie (5-11,238), Rob Franks (5-10,247) and Dale Montague (5-8, 172) as the cor­ nerstones. Watson says the quarterback position is very unsettled as seniors Marty Martin (5-10, 152), Scott Everett (5-10,146) and junior Kurt Ilartenburg (5-10, 140) fight it out for the starting spot. Martin was a varsity backup signal-caller last year while Hartenburg was the jayvee quarterback. “They are all quarterbacks," says Watson of the trio. “It’s not like we were starting from scratch.” Watson says the offense should be bolstered by a pair of junior running backs in Gary Reid and Robert Browne. On defense, Watson will look to returnees John Clements (5-5,149), Chris Barton (6-0, 170), Bill Grinage (5-10,140), and Jeff Garber (5-6,185) as well as Resseguie and Franks in the line. Montague was an all-SMAA linebacker as a junior and will be joined by holdovers Ron Hull (5-9,144), and Scott Whitmore (5-9,145). Everett, Martin and Eric Brown (5-9, 138) all saw action in the defensive backfield last season. Other returning letterwinners expected to see plenty of action are Steve Joppie (6-0, 161) at either offensive or defensive end, and Tec Hall (5-11, 167) in both lines. Watson believes the SMAA will be on an uptick in 1983. “On the record, I see Pennfield as the team to beat,” says Watson. "Olivet has a good football tradition. Springfield could give everybody trouble because they are so wellcoached, Bellevue can score points, St. Philip has some good people back and it looks like Bronson probably will finish near the bottom. “As our kids, this is a hard-working team with a tremendous attitude. We’ll be okay.’’ Come November it all might add up for some new visions for Watson. Lakewood's girls basketball team members are in the front row (from left) Sherry Graham. Kellie Price, Becky Geiger, Teresa Rose, Lesa Hazel, and Ronda Martin and in the back row (from left) coach Ron Copess, Jill Wilcox, Marianna Spry, Janet Erickson, Michelle Behrenwald, Gina Thorp, and Marla Reiser. Lakewood looks for beat to go on by Steve Horten The 12 ladies on Lakewood's basketball team are warming up by running some in­ tricate “ball handling” and “body co­ ordinating" patterns. Accompanying those movements is music from a current popular tune, one with plenty of'beat" and “rythmn". “Look at that," said ten-year coach Ron Coppess, pointing to a particularly com­ plicated pattern. “This team is smart mentally,” he added. “The average grade point for them is over 3.4 and we have a couple of players that are 4.0 point." Coppess is counting on that savvy, plus some traditional basketball assets like height, defense and speed, to improve on or at least repeat last year's 14-7 record that earned the Vikes a Tri-River cochampicnship. “Our team strengths are rebounding, defense, good quickness and some depth," Coppess noted. "One weakness though would be experience. We have a few unproven players in key positions." Specifically, Lakewood has six returning lettermen, including two-year letterwinner Michelle Behrenwald who was all­ conference last year. Behrenwald is a 5-foot- Maple Valley eagers start season as a ‘question mark’ " -" __ Maple Valley varsity eagers are in the front row (from left) Lynnette Williams, Beth Starring. Duska Moreawski. Melissa Brenton, Chris Antcliff. and Tommy Corkins. In the back row are (from left) Jeff Starring, assistant coach. Jennie Filter, Tommi Tobias. Carol Lamie, Jamie Carpenter, and Bill Brenton, head coach. VhIIdv’’s c air-id At the moment Maple Valley girls basketball team is a question mark. Because of the district’s tight finances, many of the coaches are volunteers. A dif­ ficulty in finding one to run the varsity basketball program gave that sport a late start this year. Bill Brenton, father of one of the players and last year’s JV coach, finally stepped forward and, with the help of high school senior Jeff Starring, has got the season underway for 10 Maple Valley gals. At the moment Brenton is busy getting his team ready to play and finding out where the various players best fit in. “I can't say right now how much certain girls will play,” he said. “We need to have a couple games to see how they perform. Until then we really don’t know. “I'm a first-year coach (with the var­ sity),” he added. “We’re hopeful of course, the girls have worked hard, but we just don't know yet what we have or how we'll do.” One thing Brenton is fairly certain of is that the league will be tough. The Lions were 2-19 in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association last season and the Maple Valley coach feels the conference is even “more powerful" this time around. “On the all-conference team only two players graduated,” he explained. He sees champion Pennfield and Olivet as both being formidable foes once again. On his own bench Brenton has five let­ termen back, but only one — 5-foot-7 senior forward Jennie Filter — played a prominent part last season. Fortunately she was the leading scorer and rebounder on that team. Two of the other returnees — Tammi Tobias and Duska Moreawski — are ex­ pected to be more active this time around, stepping to the forefront in place of those departed graduates. Tnkioc ,c a 5-foot-ll “l.fnnt-11 senior dpninr center and Tobias is Moreawski is a 5-foot-4 guard. Also expected toplay key roles for Brenton are Lynnette Williams, a 5-foot-3 junior guard up from the JVs, and Jamie Car­ penter, a 5-foot-6 senior forward who is returning to the court after a two-year ab­ sence. The other five players will see action in the early games, getting a “baptism by fire” while Brenton looks things over. He has daughter Melissa Brenton, a sophomore forward who lie describes as a “good defensive player”; Chris Antcliff, a junior guard up from a junior varsity star­ ting post; Tammy Corkins, a 5-foot-3 sen'jr guard and returning letterman; Carol Lamie, a 5-foot-ll sophomore center and returning letterman; and Beth Starring, a freshman guard. Continued to page 12 Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 11 senior forward-center, described by her coach as "a great rebounder, aggressive, with good speed”. Other returnees are Gina Thorp, 5-foot-10 senior forward who is a good shooter, rebounder and defensive player: Marianna Spry, a 5-foot-9 senior forward-center who is expected to add to the team’s rebounding strength; and Teresa Rose, a 5-foot-8 senior guard who will run the offense at points and is described as a "master of the trick shot with lay ups as her specialty”. Also Becky Geiger, a 5-foot-6 senior guard with a good drive to the basket; and Janet Erickson, a 5-foot-10 senior center also credited with rebounding ability and winner of the 1982-83 Most Improved A. ard. Making their varsity debuts, meanwhile, are Sherry Graham, a 5-foot-3 junior guard withagoodlO-footjumpandquickness; Lesa Hazel, a 5-foot-7 junior guard-foward, also with excellent speed; and Ronda Martin, a 5foot-4 junior guard whose assets are drib­ bling and passing. Also Kellie Price, a 5-foot-8 junior guard who passes, shoots, and handles the ball well; Marla Reiser, 5-foot-9 junior forward who runs patterns well and is a good rebounder; and Jill Wilcox, a 5-foot-8 junior forward who has speed and a good outside shot. Coppess hopes those combinations of talents and assets will hold it’s own against a league that includes a “tough” Greenville and a “good” Lowell. "Greenville has got everybody back from last year,” he noted. “Lowell (also) has their team back and they will be good.” HEAR HASTINGS SAXON FOOTBALL GAMES LIVE...EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT ...followed by a taped broadcast of Lakewood Viking football. Lis­ ten to Buzz Youngs with Sports at 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Also, University of Michigan foot­ ball every Saturday afternoon. WBCH STEREO 100 FM �The Hastings Bonner — Thursday, September 8, 1983, Page 11 Speed, defense are keys to Saxon girls basketball year "We’re going to have to rely on our speed and we’ll have to play good defense,” an­ swered Hastings cage coach Pat Murphy when asked ‘what’ she needed from her team to win. Asked if that met a fast-break attack, she replied “yes", adding “if that doesn’t work then we’ll try something else, but we’ll at­ tempt that (the fast break) first". Murphy is back as the head girls basket­ ball coach this season after a stint with the JV program. She was at the varsity helm for three years during the late 70s. She's brought along with her some talented players from a junior varsity squad that enjoyed an excellent season last fall, and she’s inheriting six lettermen — including two returning starters — from a team that finished 13-5 a year ago and was second in the league That combination oi youth and experience, coupled with overall team speed and a habit of winning, is one Murphy feels is going to make the Saxons “competitive". Those starters include Paula Atkinson, a 5foot-11 senior center who was second team all-league last year, and Karen Williams, a 5foot-2 senior guard. Both Atkinson and Williams have been on the varsity since their sophomore years. Two other lettermen who saw quite of bit of action last season are Tammy Connor, a 5foot senior guard, and Laura Oom, a 5-fooH senior guard. The other returning varsity players are Colleen Corrigan, a 5-foot-4 senior guard­ forward, and Laura Jaynes, a 5-foot-6 senior forward. Up from the junior varsity are Amy Atkinson, i 5-8 sophomore forward who led that team in scoring; Kristen Matthews, a 5foot-6 junior forward-guard who saw regular action; Shari Maurer, a 5-foot-8 junior center who also saw regular action; and Stacy Owens, a 5-foot 6 junior forward. Rounding off the squad is Carrie Dunn, a 5foot-5 senior forward who played her fresh­ man and sophomore years but not last season. Out of those 11 players, Murphy tabbed Atkinson and Williams as repeat starters, but beyond that is taking a wait-and-see stance. "I don’t know yet," she said of her starting line-up. “We’ll use our two starters from last year, but from there I’m still tossing it around. I expect all of them to help “The starting line-up can change from week to week depending how certain players are doing," she added. Murphy added that it takes “all’’ the girls to get the team ready for a game. “Regar­ dless of who starts, the whole team is needed to prepare them on offense and defense," she said. "In that sense everyone one on this team is important to how we do." Murphy sees Marshall, last year’s champions, as again tough, as well as Albion and Coldwater. The Saxons will open the season tonight at 8 p.m. against Lansing Sexton in the Lakewood Tip Off Tournament. The host Vikings will square off against DeWitt earlier at 6:30 p.m. The losers meet at 6:30 p.m. Saturday with the winners facing each other at 8 p.m. Front Row (left to right)...Tamm*' Connor, Colleen Corrigan, Karen Williams, Paula Atkinson, Laura Oom, Laura Jaynes, Carrie Dunn. Second Row (left to right)...Coach Pat Murphy, Amy Atkinson, Kristin Matthews’, Stacy Owens, Shari Maurer, Ballboy Cory Vender. —Sports Schedules— HASTINGS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE • Indicates home games Sept 9...................... ‘Lake wood Sept 16. . ‘G.R. Catholic Central Sept 23.......................... ‘Sturgis Sept 30............. .... Coldwater Oct 7................ ‘Harper Creek (Homecoming) Oct 14............................... Albion Oct 21......................... ‘Hillsdale Oct. 28......................... ‘Marshall (Porents night) Nov. 4................................. Delton GIRLS BASyFTBALL • Schedule • Front Row (left to right)...L. Allen, D. Myers, D. Kuzava, K. Purgiel, S. Shepler, M. Schaubel. S. Stout, J. Stack. Second Row (left to right)...D. Willison, J. Horning, N. Willison, M. Brown, M. McLean, G. Sullivan, D. Walldorf, ‘Indicates home games T. Heath. Back Row (left to right)...Coach G. Cole, T. Hovey, A. White, S. Gahan, M. Miller, M. Zimmerman, Dave Backman, D. Dykstra, J. Mower. Sept. 8.... .. Lakewood Tourn. Sept. 10... .. Lakewood Tourn. Sept. 13............... ‘Grand Ledge Sept 15........... .... ‘Lakewood Sept 20....................... ‘Hillsdale Sept 22........................... ‘Sturgis Sept 26............... Delton Sept 29............. .... Coldwater Oct 4 ........................... ‘Marshall Oct 6................. ‘Harper Creek Oct. 13............................... Albion Oct 18......................... ‘Charlotte Oct. 25........................... Hillsdale Nov. 1................................. Sturgis Nov. 3............................. Marshall Nov. 8......................... ‘Coldwater Nov. 10...................Harper Creek Nov. 15............................. ‘Albion Nov. 17-23....................... Districts Nov. 2O-Dec. 3............ Regionals Dec. 7-10.................. State Finals (Most of the gomes start of 6:00 p.m.) Ray’s Asphalt Inc. 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Heading that list is senior captain Dave Kuzava, whose nineround average of 38 strokes leads the team. “He matches up very well with any golfer in the league," says Cole. Junior Mark Brown has temporarily traded his basketball shoes for a putter and probably ranks only to Kuzava in talent. Brown, an all-Twin Valley selection, averages close to 41 for nine holes. “He's missed a lot of time due to basket­ ball, but he’s catching up," says Cole. “The more he plays the more consistent he’ll get." Otner returning lettermen incude Sam Stout and Dave Backman. The list of prospects include Nick and Dan Willison, Dan Walldorf and Mike McLean. Being a first year coach. Cole didn't know what to expect from his team. So he asked them how they thought they’d do this season. "They said they thought we'd be com­ petitive," says Cole. “And we’re working towards that ’’ Cole says several members of the Hastings Country Club have helped out the team with tips and suggestions. As for the Twin Valley, Cole says Hastings will contend with defending champion Sturgis and always-tough Coldwater. The championship will largely be decided on four matches at Harper Creek, Albion, Coldwater and Hastings which include all the Twin Valley schools. Fall Sports Schedules-----------DELTON FOOTBALL SCHEDULE -Indicates home games MIDDLEVILLE MAPLEVALLEY LAKEWOOD FOOTBALL SCHEDULE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE VARSITY FOOTBALL ‘Indicates home games ‘Indicates home games ‘Indicates home games Spot 9............ ‘Fowler Sept 16............. Lakeview Sept 23................. Olivet Sept30............. .... ‘Bellevue Oct 7......................... Springfield Oct. 14........................‘St. Philip Sept 9............. Hastings Sept 16...........................‘Sparta Oct 7......................... Mattawan Oct 14....................... ‘Paw Paw Oct 21.... Galesburg-Augusta Oct 28.....................‘Parchment Nov. 4........................... ‘Hastings Sept 9................. Godwin Sept 16.................... Lee Sept 23............. . ... ‘Hamilton Sept 30...................Kelloggsville Oct 7......................... ‘Caledonia Oct 14............... Comstock Park Oct 21............... ‘Byron Center Oct 28................... ‘Hudsonville Nov. 4............................. Wayland fGamn start of 7.30 p.m J (Gomes start at 7 30p m ) Sept 9.......................... Gull Lake SeptlC. . Kalamazoo Christian Sept 23............. ‘Hockett Oct 1............... ‘Berrien Springs (Homecoming) MIDDLEVILLE DELTON GIRLS BASKETBALL • Schedule • ‘Indicates home games Sept 6........................ ‘Gull Lake Sept 8........................... ‘Allegan Sept 12........................... Hopkins Sept. 15................... ‘Middleville Sept. 20........... ... at Caledonia Sept 22............. .... Lakewood Sept 26....................... ‘Hastings Sept. 28........... .... ‘Mattawan Oct. 3.... ‘Galesburg-Augusta Oct. 6...................... Lowell (5:45) Oct. 10... Kalamazoo Christian Oct. 12........................... ‘Hockett Oct. 17..................... ‘Parchment Oct. 19......................... ‘Paw Paw 'Oct. 24......................... Mattawan Oct. 26......................... Galesburg Nov. 2... ‘Kalamazoo Christian NOV. 7............................... Hacken Nov. 9......................... Parchment Nov. 14........................... Paw Paw Nov. 17-23....................... Districts Nov. 29............... Regionals start GIRLS BASKETBALL ‘Indicates home gomes (Homecoming) Sept 21............... Bronson Oct 28......................... ‘Pennfield Nov. 4........................... Potterville (Parents night) Sept 23................. Lowell Sept 30........... .... ‘Greenville (Homecoming) Oct 7............... Lansing Waverly Oct. 14................... ‘Coopersville Oct 21............... ‘Cedar Springs Oct. 28.............................Fremont Nov. 4................................. ‘Ionia MAPLEVALLEY LAKEWOOD GIRLS BASKETBALL GIRLS BASKETBALL Sept. 6 Pewamo-Westphalio Sept. 6............................... Lowell Sept. 8 MIDDLEVILLE Sept 8................. Maple Volley Sept. 15 Potterville Sept 13 ... .. ‘Calvin Christian Sept 19 PENNFIELD Sept 15............................. Delton SeptT21 Bellevue "Sept. 26 Olivet Sept 22........................... ‘Martin S*pt.'29 Portland Sept 27............... ‘Godwin Oct. 3 Springfield Sept 29..................... Lee Oct. 5 BRONSON Oct. 4........................... ‘Hamilton Oct 10 ST. PHILIP Oct. 6.......................Kelloggsville OCt. 13 POTTERVILLE Oct. 10....................... ‘Caledonia Oct 17 SARANAC Oct 13................ Comstock Park Oct. 19 Pennfield Oct. 18................ ‘Byron Center OCt. 24 BELLEVUE Oct. 20.................. ‘Hudsonville Oct. 26 OLIVET Oct. 25.................................... ‘Lee Oct. 31 Springfield Oct. 27........................... Hamilton Nov. 3 PEWAMO-WESTPHALIA Nov. 1................. ‘Kelloggsville Nov. 7 Bronson Nov. 3........................... Caledonia Nov. 9 St. Philip Nov. 8.................‘Comstock Pork Nov. 17-23 • Districts Nov. 10................................ ByronCenter Nov. 15..................... Hudsonville Nov. 17-23.................... Districts Nov. 29-Dec. 3............ Regionals Dec. 7-9-10......................... Finals ‘Indicates home games Sept 8 . Tip-Off Tourny (6 p.m.) Sept. 8 ‘Tip-Off Tourn. (6 p.m.) Sept 10 ‘Tip-Off Tourn. (6 p.m.) Sept 13............... Lowell Sept 15........................ Hastings Sept. 20.....................‘Greenville Sept. 22.......................... ‘Delton Sept. 27 .... Charlotte (5 p.m.) Sept. 29................. ‘Ionia Oct. 4.....................‘Coopersville Oct. 6............... ‘Cedar Springs Oct. 10............................ Waverly Oct. 13........... Frpmont (5 p.m.) Oct. 18............................ ‘Sparta Oct. 20............................ ‘Lowell Oct. 25........................ Greenville Oct. 27......................... St. Johns Nov. 3.................... Cedar Springs Nov. 8........... ‘Fremont (5 p.m.) Nov. 11.............................. Sparta (Ga-nes begin of 5 <5 P m J There comes a time when we all have to face up to the facts of life. And the financial ones can often De the most painful. Like inflation. And the erosien pf your dollars as they sit in your bank. That’s why we offer The Club NOW Account. With The Club NOW Account, your checking funds don't sit idle. They earn 5'4% interest. And we throw in a few other incentives. Like personalized checks. Up to $100,000 in accidental death insurance. 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Any team wishing to play should attend this meeting Those unable to attend should call the YMCA office at M54574. Those not on a team, but desiring to play, should also attend Monday’s meeting. Practice games will begin on Monday, Sept. 19 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and league games will commence soon after. Tail Football - Starting Sept. 17 and con­ tinuing every Saturday until Oct. 22, at Johnson’s Field, the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding its annual tail football program. Each Saturday will consist of half hour of football drills and 40 minutes of tail football. Each p’ayer should wear play clothing (no helmets, c leated shoes or pads) and a necktie to be used as a tail tno tackle). There is no charge for this activity thanks to the Hastings Community Fund, City Council and the Hastings City Schools. Youth will be playing at the following times: seventh-eighth graders, 8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.; third-fourth graders, 9:30 a.m. -10:45 a.m.; fifth-sixth graders, 11 a.m. -12:15 p.m. The program will be under the direction of Dave Storms, the YMCA-Youth Council director, and the Hastings football coaches, Jeff Simpson and Randy Holly, plus the varsity football players. To participate, players should attend the practice on Saturday. Sept. 17 when teams will be for­ med. There is no pre-registration required for participation in this activity. YMCA-Youth Council's Cheerleading Clinic ■ The Hastings YMCA-Youth Council will be holding its annual Cheerleading Clinic this year on Tuesdays and Thursdays during two sessions. The first will be held from Sept. 20 ■ Sept. 29. the second from Oct. 4 • Oct 13. Participants may sign up for either session. All the cheerleaders will be asked to cheer atthe Hastings High School football game on Oct. 21. The program is open to girb in the third grade through sixth grade. Mrs. Sue Oom (who was formerly the high school cheerleading coach) and the Hastings High School cheerleaders will provide the in­ struction. Each participant should wear play or exercise clothes and tennis shoes. For those in the third-fourth grade, the program will be held from 3: IS p.m. -4 p.m., and those in the fifth-sixth grade will practice from 4 p.m. -4:45 p.m. The program will be held in the high school, on the south balcony of the gym. Participants will not be allowed in the school until the designated times. The cost for the program i« 52. Each class has a definite enrollment so pre-registration is necessary. To register, participants must send the following information to the YMCA office: name, address, phone, birthdate, age, school, and grade attending. The 52 fee must Hastings Flying Association ...is having it’s ANNUAL Dawn Patrol SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Breakfast will be served... 6 to 11 A.M. Grand Prize 50-50 Drawing — MANY DOOR PRIZES — Fly-in, Drive-in or Walk-in Thornapple bikers time trial results The Thornapple Valley Bikers held its weekly time trials on Tuesday near the comer of M-37 and M-79. The results: Mike O'Donnell (26:22) and TomKatsut (29:50) and Rutty O’Donnell (14:17 for five miles). By Dave Storms accompany the registration. No phone registrations will be accepted. The registration should be sent to: YMCA, 520 E Francis, Hastings, MI 49058. The class list will be in the Banner the week prior to the session enrolled. YMCA-Youth Council Youth Soccer - Any youth interested in playing in the YMCAYouth Council’s fall soccer league should call the YMCA off ice no later than Tuesday. Sept. 13. Games will begin on Saturday, Sept 17 and continue until Oct. 22. New players will be put on teams that were formed in the spring of this year. The cost of the program is $5 and includes a team Tshirt. Those already playing on a team in the spring need not sign up again. If you desire to play, call the YMCA office at 945-4574 by Tuesday, Sept. 13, and the necessary in­ formation will be taken at that time. This program is open to boys and girls in grades K-8. Tri-Aerobics - Starting the week of Sept. 19 and continuing for 10 weeks until Nov. 23, the YMCA will be beginning its fall program of Tri-Aerobics. T^i-Aerobics is a unique approach to body conditioning using joyful dance movements and swinging music. The class is 60 minutes of bending, stretching, jumping and dancing built around warm-up, workouts and cool downs. The routines are composed of dance movements that anyone can do. The cost of the program is $27 for the 10John Gergon displays one of the prints week session. Each class has a limited that was auctioned off at the Ducks enrollment so pre-registration is mandatory Unlimited banquet last Thursday. A total To register, send check to the YMCA office at of 250 attended the banquet and the live 520 E. Francis, Hastings. auction part of the banquet grossed $11,000. Maple Valley cage preview, continued “Because of our latestart,” Brenton noted. “We’ll probably play all of them until we get in better (physical) shape and also to see how they do.” Brenton describes his team as short and quick. “We hope they can play defense," he added, “and we will have to be a patient team if we’re to win. We’re going to have to control the tempo of the game and work the ball around for scoring opportunites.” Maple Valley opened the season Tuesday at Pewamo-Westphalia, then host Thornapple-Kellogg tonight. SPECIAL IN SEPTEMBER ...on Stereo 100 Coming Sunday, September 18th: Spotlight Special featuring The Little River Band. Broadcast time, 4:00 p.m., right after the Sunday AT-40 count­ down, which is on the air each Sunday starting at noon. Earlybird Denny Myors starts the day at 5:30 each morning on Stereo 100. This Friday, September 9th, Stereo 100 will be broadcasting direct from Herp’s in Battle Creek, scene of “Demo Day”, a gigantic event at Herp’s Battle Creek location only. Register for free prizes, and join us on the air from 10 a.m. to 7:20 p.m. This Friday...from: HERP’S-FIELD’S Mark your calendar! Circle the date! We have something planned that’s Fall Football gets underway this week­ really great! It’s the WBCH “Home­ end on Stereo 100. Friday at 7:20 p.m. maker’s School” planned for Wednes­ we broadcast the annual Hastings- day, November 9th. Amy Ternasky, Lakewood rivalry. And Maize and Blue a graduate Home Economist (shown football starts this Saturday at 1:00 above) will be with us. She’s lively p.m. with Washington State at Ann and entertaining...and cooks luscious Arbor. U-M Football will be followed by food right on stage. Best of all, it’s American Top 40 with Casey Kasem. all FREE and lots of fun! More details soon! WBCH reminds all Hastings School District voters to Go to the polls Mon­ New on our AM Station (dial 12-20)... day, September 12th. Then listen for American Country Countdown with the results Monday night on Stereo Bob Kingsley, every Saturday morning 100. 9:00 a.m. to noon. WBCH ...Stereo 100 fm Ducks Unlimited banquet draws crow of over 250 The Thornapple Valley Chapter of Ducks Unlimited held its fourth annual sportsmen’s banquet at the Moose Lodge in Hastings on Sept. 1 and over 250 area sportsmen at­ tended. Many pieces of art sold for hundreds of dollars each bringing the live auction segment of the banquet to a total just over $11,000. The silent auction grossed $3,487. The auctions provided collectors a great opportunity to purchase limited edition and original artwork by national and in­ ternational artists. In all over 75 items were auctioned over the course of the evening. John L. Walker, local D.U. chairman, said that a record crowd definitely helped make the fundraiser for waterfowl habitat a big success. “Every gentleman who attended par­ ticipated in the banquet’s success through purchase of a memberhip in Ducks Unlimited or by purchasing artwork, guns, sporting equipment or other prizes,” said Walker. This is a total participation program. North American waterfowl depend on each and every D.U. member for their future perpetuation.” Walker also added, “It is the committee’s philosophy to provide the very best in collectible out-of-doors related items for our patronage to bid on. Quality is the goal, all the way.” Highlights of the evening included Ron Selleck of Hastings winning a Weatherby Orion 12 ga. shotgun and Robert Picking capturing a Canada Goose carving by Harm Wilcox. Each piece was offered in a special drawing held during dinner. Every person in attendance obtained a Canada Goose print and bluebird nouse as prizes. The bluebird houses were constructed by area special education students during a summer vocational program at Hastings High School. "The houses are intended to provide nesting environments for iocal bluebird populations presently e.idangered in this area,’’ said Walker. Ducks Unlimited nationally hopes to raise over $36,000,000 in 1983. Over 80 cents of each net dollar goes directly into habitat for nesting waterfowl primarily located in areas of heaviest waterfowl concentration in Canada. “Biologists know that approximately 75 per cent of North America’s ducks are geese are hatched and reared in Canada before they impart on annual migrations to southern United States wintering grounds,” said Walker. “D.U. dollars are most beneficial on the Canadian breeding grounds where most waterfowl on this continent are raised,” added Walker. Final figures from the Thomapple Valley D.U. fundraiser are still being tabulated but all indications are that the entire effort was well worth while for the organization. The Ducks Unlimited committee would like to thank al] of those who attended the function, all the local businesses that con­ tributed prizes or services and the artists nationwide for their generous donations that made the fundraising event possible. Rodee’s team wins Class B state tourney Rodee’s of Hastings fought it’s way through the losers bracket last Sunday to win the state Class B softball tournament held at Monroe. Rodee’s won it’s first three games in the double elimination slow-pitch tournament, but fell into the losers bracket via a 3-0 loss to JB Excavating of Lindwood. Rodee’s proceeded to knock off Tony’s M of Lansing 7-1 then beat JB Excavating twice, 6- 2 and 4-0, to win the title. Rodee’s had opened the tournament with a 7- 2 win over Watson Adams of Buchanan. Melissa Washburn of Rodee’s drilled three hits including a three-run homer. In the team’s second game Rodee’s topped Rx Optical of Kalamazoo 5-2. Judy Anderson led Rodee’s with three hits in that game. Rodee’s made it three in a row against the Davison Demons with a 2-0 whitewash. The game was scoreless until the bottom of the sixth when the Davison pitcher walked four straight batters to force in one run. Lurinda Henderson then singled for the final 2-0 score. In the 34) loss to JB that sent Rodee’s to the losers bracket, the team was held to six hits including two by Washburn. JB scored a run in the fourth on a homer and two more in the sixth to wrap things up. But Rodee’s wasn’t ready for elimination. Kathy Dalman had four hits and Washburn and Anderson added two more in the 7-1 win over Tony’s M. The Hastings sponsored team scored two runs in the first, two more in the third to lead 4-1. In the first JB Excavating game, Kelly Yarger smashed three hits including a triple, and Rodee’s scored four runs in the first inning to win 6-2. In the championship game neither game was able to score through five innings In the top of the sixth Rodee outfielder Laurie Bourdo made a game-saving catch on a sinking line drive line with two runners on and two out. Rodee’s finally broke the game open in the bottom of the sixth with four runs. Anderson singled and scored on a double by Evie VanEngen. VanEngen moved to third on a single by Washburn and both scored on a clutch three-run homer by Dalman. For the tournament, pitcher Judy An­ derson led the team with a .647 (ll-for-17) average. Leftfielder Washburn hit .476 (10for-21) and shortstop VanEngen batted .429 (9-for-21). Hastings Jaycees to sponsor junior golf classic Sept. 24 The Hastings Jaycees will present the annual Junior Golf Classic for linksters under the age of 18 on Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Riverbend Golf Course. The competition will be held in two age groups. 13 and under and 14-18. The 13 and under group will play a nine-hole course while the older age group will play an 18-hole course. The profits from the classic will be targeted for other year round jaycee projects. There is a $io pre-registration fee which includes green fee. Registration fees should be sent to the Hastings Jaycees, P.O. Box 19£, Hastings. The jaycees request that pre­ registrations by mailed by Sept. 16. Scheduled tee-off times will be published in the Reminder the week before the tournamennt. The Hastings Jaycees are a well-rounded organization open to any young men between the ages of 18 and 35. President Steve Jacobs says community projects like the Junior Golf Classic are only one example of the civic awareness of the Hastings Jaycees. Winner in raffle Tho Hastings High School girls tennis team recently held a raffle to raise money for the team. The girls sold 700 tickets and made dose to $350 for the team. Pictured here is Geneva Novak of Hastings, who won the raffle. At right are Amy Loftus and Angie Weller of the Hastings team. (Bann«r photo) Coleman wins MD golf tourney in sudden death Dave Coleman edged Eldon Mathews in the first round of sudden death to win the Anheuser-Busch Muscular Dystrophy golf tournament. Both men had finished the regulation 18 boles with 77s. Peg Buerge won the womens division with a 90. The tournament, sponsored by Cove Distributors, was played Sept. 3 at the Hastings Country Club. It attracted 59 golfers and raised nearly $450 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Jock Hopkins, a golf professional in the Boston area, actually won the tournament with a 71, but waived al) rights to prizes or prize money. Several golfers took home some nice prizes from the tournament. Mark Haines won a golf bag and head covers, Pat Cain won an umbrella, Eldon Mathews accepted a coverall travel cover, and Jim Peterson, Duane Jarman, Dave Kruko all won a dozen golf balls. Other scores in the tournament: 78-Dick Due to edvenced publishing dates tor The Banner from a year ago, the new bowling deadlines are now 10 a.m. on Wednesday. It the scores are not dropped off at The Banner offices by this time, scores can not appear. Local man wins first in power lift Bill Burr of Hastings won the 52 kilo weight class in the World Mens power-lifting championships sponsored by the In­ ternational Power-Lifting Federation. The championships were held in London. Canada. Burr took first in the squat, bench and dead lift divisions to finish first overall. He broke his own American records in the bench and total weight categories. A total of 15 countries sent representatives to the meet including Finland. Australia, Japan. Great Britain, and Canada. Each lifter had to qualify for the meet and Burr qualified during a meet in Detroit in July. Pennock, Steve Williams, Rod Miller 79Jim Peterson 80-John McKinley 82 Bob VanderVeen, Ron Beyer 83- Gordon Ironside, Tern Hahn 84- Dave Fisher 85-Bruce Hahn 86Jerry Jacobs 87-Bob Hollister, Tom Sutherland, Dale Koop 88-Phil Waldorff, John Ketcham, Joe Burkholder, Buzz Youngs 89-John Rugg, Gary Middleton. 90-Dick Fluke, Mark Haines, Trank Mc­ Millian, Kurt Boyer, Larry Ainsley, Jack Kennedy 92-Carl Benner 93-Dave Kruko, Bruce Krueger, Larry Archer, Mike Hall, Craig Merten, Jack Warner 9 5-Jim Berry 96uack Snyder, Fred Markle, Bob Rohde, Tom Bellgraph, Mike Corrigan, Mark Newman 87-Steve Barnum 98-John Panfil 99-Al Hahn 100-Duane O'Connor 102-Duane Jarman 106Dean Hill 109-Herm Bottcher 128-John Ainsley. Womens division 90-Peg Buerge 91-Pat Cain 100-Jan Kietzman 106-Donna Hubbell 112-Mildred Jarman 116-Elain Joynson 124-Pat Newell. Bowling Results: WED. P.M. Art Meade Auto Sales, 3; Champion Tax Service, 3; Ted’s, 3; Varney's Stables, 3; Vogt, 2; Whim-Z, 2; Gillons, 1; Alflen & Assoc., 1; Hair Care Center, 1; Nashville Locker, 1. SUN. NIGHT MIXED Hooter Crew, 4-0; Hosers, 34-4; Really Rotten, 3-1; Roustabouts, 3-1; Gutter Dusters, 24-1 Hi; Alley Cats. 2-2; White Lightning. 2-2; Tails End, 2-2; Hot Shots, 2-2; Big Four, 2-2; Fruins, 2-2; Sandbaggers, 2-2; Pin Pals, 2-2; Buzzin Cuzzins, 14-24; The Toads, 1-3; Escapees, 1-3; Foul Friends. 434; Spare Parts, 0-4. High Games & Series (Women): T. Lord, 147; C. Eaton. 134; M. Snyder, 180: C. Wilcox, 189; D. Kelly. 203-536; B. Moody, 200; L. Tilley. 184; D. Snyder. 204-553. High Games & Series (Men): M Snyder, 200. J. Stewart. 205; R. Ogden. 215; R. Snyder, 186. �The Hastings Banner — Thursay, September 8, 1983, Page 13 Groups raise over $3,000 for muscular dystrophy When the Jerry Lewis Telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association reported over $30 million in pledges and contributions. Monday, a portion of that was collected in Hastings. A telephone center for the telethon, operated by Michael and Hillary Titus, raised $1,342. In addition, other activities raised $2,044 in contributions for ihe MDA which were not part of the $30 million total. The Hastings Jaycettes collected $1,130.80 in contributions during activities in down­ town Hastings, the Jaycees collected $246 by soliciting downtown travelers, canisters distributed through McDonald's restaurant 10-WEEKS SEPT. 19 - NOV. 23 fall session were used in door-to-door solicitations to collect $243 and a golf tournament at the Hastings Country Club, sponsored by Cove Distributing, raised approximately $425. Downtown, the Jaycettes had set up a dunk tank. using gullible Jaycees as volunteers. They also were passing out balloons in ex­ change for donations, and collecting funds in a wishing well. Providing entertainment for the day was the rock band Free Flight and Jozy the Clown. Kids were invited in the morning to par­ ticipate in a balloon toss, a bike parade and a pet parade. MeroKcs FOR WOMEN ONLY! A unique approach to body conditioning using joyful dance movements and swinging music * 60 MINUTES of bending, stretching, jumping and dancing built around warm­ up, peak-work, and cool-down periods. The routines are composed of dance movements that ANYONE CAN DO! All set to the flow of HAPPY MUSIC! SCHEDULE of COURSES MWUCE Thad Thayer, 14, takes a shot at Chuck Cisler in the dunk tank, one of the fundraising activities that took place during Monday's Muscular Dystrophy action in Hastings. Members of the bond Free Flight who peformed for the muscular dystrophy fundraiser, put on by the Hastings Jaycettes, are (from left) Fred Campbell, Tim Metzger, Ben Healy, Richard Silky and Gary Metzger. Jozy the Clown gave a tickle to the cheek of Tracy Huver, 6, of Hastings. Jozy was on hand at the MD fundraiser. Till MMDAYIWEMESOAY Northeastern ... 6:00- 7:00 p.m. Over 35 Jr. High East Gym 6:15- 7:15p.m. T1MESDAY/TNURUAY UAW Hall ... . 9:00-10:00 a.m. Repeaters 10:15-11:15 a.m. Over “ "" 35 UAW Holl .... HHS Cafeteria. Reg. Southeastern Gym 6:45- 7:45 p.m. Reg. Pleasantvlew....... 2:45- 3:45 p.m. Beg. Pleasantview .... 5:00- 6:00 p.m. Reg. FMDAY (As 3rd Dey Oniy) UAW Hall -- - Reg. 9:15-10:15 a.m. Over 35 UAW Hall (‘10.00 Extra) MMDAY/WEMKSDAY L.O. Comm. Bldg. .. Reg.. 10:00-11:00 a.m. L.O. Comm. Bldg. .. Reg. ..6:30- 7:30 p.m. L.O. Comm. Bldg. .. Reg. ..7:30- 8:30 p.m. NONDAY/WEMESDAY Middleville Middle?:00- 8:00 p.m. Reg. Reg. Middleville Middled:00- 9:00 p.m. TUESDAY/THURSDAY Middleville Middle 4:00- 5:00 p.m. THE COST IS: >27„ lOWEUS: NO CLASS NOV. 24 INSTRUCTORS WTUTWQ Reg. Jill Cars range, Director Linda Corrigan Kim Payne Sue Oom Debbie Storms Dabble Bulkema - REGISTRATION — Send check or money order and das* registered for to the YMCA Office ot 520 E. Francis, Hastings. Each class has a definite enrollment so register early. For more information, call the YMCA Office at 945-4574, or Jill Corstonge at 9482396. LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN 56-1 DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY Art L. Cain and Beatrice C. Cain. Husband and Wife, Plaintiffs, v* James A. Hokinson, 7590 S. Wall Lake Road. Delton, Michigan ,‘Lond Contract Purchaser) Leonn Boone 6116 W. Sherman Augusta, Michigan 49012 (Land Contract Purchaser) William Brown 8992 East D Avenue. Richland, Michigan 49063 (Land Contract Assignee) Pete DeMink 121 S. Grove Street. Delton. Michigan 49016 (Land Contract Assignee) Defendants. ORDER TO ANSWER FHe No. SM833-0529 UNITED WAY Thanks to you It’s Working! PUBLIC NOTICE Michigan Water Resources Commission SteyensT. Mason Building Lansing, Michigan 48909 517-373-8147 Date: SepiMeber 6, 1983 Mr. Lee O. Brundage ho* applied lor o Stole Discharge Per­ mit to discharge wastewater from the Delton Coin Laundry and Little Bear's Buggy Wash. 10075 and 10029 S. Wall lake Rood. Dolton. Michigan. State discharge permits are issued by the Michigan Water Resources Commission in conformance with the provisions of the Michigan Water Resources Commission Act (Act 245. Public Acts of 1929, os amended. MCL 323.1-323.13). The applicant intends to increase the amount of discharge by construction of a self service cor wash. This proposed permit would supercede Water Resources Commission Order of Determination No. 0000437. Based on preliminary staff review, the Michigan Water Re­ sources Commission proposes to issue the permit. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed permit can submit their remarks in writing to: Permits Section • Groundwater Quality Division Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 30028 Lansing. Michigan 48909 New flag holders installed Several members of the Hostings Jaycees work on their latest project — flag Stands. Pictured (standing) are Denny Hubei, Todd Thayer. Bill Romick, Travis Thayer, Bill Dreyer and Steve Jacobs. Kneeling are Becky Thayer and Russ Miller. The jaycees purchased 68 flag holders and put them up on Sunday. Putting up flogs on seven holidays is a long-standing jaycees project and is part of their com­ munity development projects. (Banner photo* Please place the name of the permittee and permit applica­ tion number on the first page of submitted comments. All comments received by October 8. 1983 will be considered by the Waler Resources Commission. The Water Resources Commission is expected to consider this request ot it* October 20. 1983 meeting. Water Resources Commission meeting agendas and scheduling information can be obtained from the above address. The application, proposed permit ond other information may be inspected at the Groundwater Quality Division Offices. 8th Floor. Stevens T. Mason Building. Lansing. Michigan and at the District Office located at 3800 W. Saginaw Lansing. Michigan, phone (517) 373-3711. during normol working hours. A limited number of copies of this Public Notice and a Fact Sheet ore available ot no cost. Copies of ell other information ore available a* a cost of 5c per page At a session of said Court held In the City of Hastings on August 22nd. 1983. PRESENT: Hon. Gary R. Holman. District Judge This matter having come be­ fore the Court pursuant to the motion of Plaintiffs, ond the Court being duty advised in the premises, now, therefore; IT IS ORD0®) that the Defend­ ant*. James A. Hokinson, Leonn Boone. William Brown, and Pete Demink shall appear before this Court on the 28th day ol October 1983. at 10:00 a.m.. at 220 West Court, Hastings, Michigan, to Answer the complaint of Plain­ tiff* herein, or take such further action as may be permitted under the laws of the State of Michigan. Dated: August 22,1983 GARY R. HOLMAN. District Judge Drafted by: James H. Fisher (P26437) Attorney for Plaintiffs Siegel, Hudson. Gee, Shaw ana Fisher 215 South Church Street Hostings, Michigan 49058 9-22 STATE OF MICHIGANPROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 18,637 Estate of MILO C. SHAW, Deceased. Social Security Num­ ber 368-34-5101. TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: YOUR INTEREST IN THE MATTER MAY BE BARRED OR AFFECTED BY THE FOLLOWING: TAKE NOTICE: On September 22. 1983 ot 9:30a.m., in the probate courtroom, City of Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on Ihe petition of Julio Show requesting Samuel McKeown be appointed Personal Representative of Milo C. Show Estate who lived at 7220 Middleville Rood. Middleville. Michigan ond who died August 29. 1983; and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated June 8. 1976 end that the heirs at low of said deceased be determined ond admitted to probate. Creditors are notified that copies of oil claims against the Deceased must be presen :ed, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before December 19. 1983. Notice is fur ther given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled per­ sons appearing of record. September 1,1983 SAMUEL McKEOWN By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative: 7220 Middleville Road Middleville. Ml 49333 PaulE. Siegel (P20433) Richard J. Hudson (PI 5220) Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw 8 Fisher, 215 S. Church St. Hostings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-3495 9-8 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY PROBATE COURT JUVENILE DIVISION ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Cose No. 2613 TO: Wellington DuVoll Sr. M THE MATTER OF. JuveniU File No. 2613 A petition ha* been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on September 22. 1983 at 11:00 a.m. In the Probate Court­ room, 220 W. Court 'Street, Kos­ tinas Ml 49058 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Wellington DuVall Sr. personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. August 29.1983 Richard N. Loughrin. Judge of Probate 9-8 Hastings Area School District HASTINGS. MICHIGAN Board of Education STATE OF MICHIGAN Circuit Court for the County of Barry Lucinda Rae Castro Plaintiff, v*. Leopoldo Castro Defendart File No. 83-438 DO ORDER TO ANSWER On August 3. 1983, on action was. filed by Lucinda Rae Castro, Plaintiff, against Leopoldo Cas­ tro. Defendant, in this Court to terminate her marriage with Defendant by Judgment of Di­ vorce. It is hereby ordered that the Defendant. Leopoldo Costro shall answer or take such other action os may be permitted by low on or before November 1, 1983. Failure to comply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such Defend­ ant for the relief demanded in ihe complaint filed in this Court. Hudson E' Deming Circuit Judge Dale of Order August 10 1983 F Jack Neller Plaintiff'* Attorney. 223 Dogwood Trail Battle Creek. Michigan 9-15 MEETING DATES... 1983-84 □ Monday, Joly 11,19S3.......................... 7:30 p.m. Jr. High Vocal Music Room □ Monday, August 29,1983.................... 7:30 p.m. Jr. High Vocal Music Room □ Monday, September 19,1983*............ 7:30 p.m. Central Elementary School □ Monday, October 17,1983*.................. 7:30 p.m. Northeastern Elementary School □ Monday, November 21,1993................ 7:30 p.m. Pleasantview School □ Monday, December 19,1983................ 7:30 p.m. Jr. High Vocal Music Room □ Monday, January 16,1984*.................. 7:30 p.m. Southeastern Elementary School □ Monday, February 20,1984.................. 7:30 p.m. Jr. High Vocal Music Room □ Monday, March 19,1984*.................... 7:30 p.m. Hastings Senior High School □ Monday, April 16,1984 ........................ 7:30 p.m. Jr. High Vocal Music Room □ Monday, May 21,1984.......................... 7:30 p.m. Pleasantview School □ Tuesday, June 12,1984 ........................ 7:30 p.m. Jr. High Vocal Music Room •Changes from schedule approved June 14. 1983 �The Hastings Banner—Thursday, Septembers, 1983. Page 14 "Spills, airbom dust, who knows what could cause pobutlon," says Smith. "I don't want to say it’s impossible, because I don't know. There's a possibility, but I kind of doubt it." Continued from page 5 He also says it is possible for accidental contamination to take place, but he doubts that that has happened. AUTOMOTIVE I GARAGE SALES FOR SALE: Firestone truck tire, 950 x 16.5. Four 14" Fenton mag wheels, phone 795-9242 Middleville. (9-13). GARAGE SALE: Sept. 8, 9, &10. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 984 Tanner Lake Rd., Hastings. Just >4 mile South of Bob's Gun Shp. Clothes for FOR SALE: Ford Van, 6 everyone, childrens winter stick, new battery, windows, coats, color TV, 3 speed bike, tires and carpet. Call after 5 stereo, air hockey table, p.m., 948-2257. (9-8) FOR SALE: 1975 Datsun small chest of drawers. Free 280Z, 6 cyl., 77,000 miles, to good home, sorrel pony, very good condition inside very good r»ith children. and out. Phone 765-5329 LARGE GARAGE SALE: Thursday & Frdiay Sept. 8 & Freeport. 1975 CHEVY BLAZER - 4 x 9,9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 9114 Norris Rd., Delton. 1 mile north of 4: 4 speed, lockout hubs, Prairieville. Maple desk, some rust, leaving county must sell, $800. 852-0884 water softner, carpeting, drapes, curtains, bedding, anytime. Nashville. water skiis, Boys 10 speed FOR SALE: 1982 Dodge bike, snowmobile suits, Omni, front wheel drive, childrens winter jackets, 12,900 miles, AM-FM stereo, size 10 thru 14, men’s and automatic transmission, real students clothes in good clean. 623-8814 Delton. condition, dishes, other odds 1977 FORD LTD WAGON: and ends. excellent condition, no rust, MOVING SALE: Sept. 9 & new tires, new brakes, new 10. Odds and Ends, muffler system, trailer Aluminum Entension towing package, other ex­ Ladder, Humidifier, 14* tras, $2495. Phone 945-2510 Aluminum Flat Bottom Hastings. Boat, Odd Chairs, Weed 1980 MUSTANG: $3,300, 27 Eater, Electric Blender, Some Adult Clothing, Tooks, m.p.g. average; 1975 Dodge Van, $850. Call Wayland, 792- Snow Fence and misc. items. 300 Leach Lake - Follow 9620 Leach Lake Public Access to CARDS Of THANKS Bachman Rd. then follow Sale signs I wish to thank the doctors YARD SALE: 819 E. Bond, in emergency at Pennock Hastings. Wed.-Sat. Fur­ Hospital, Dr. Collins, Dr. niture, childrens and adult Wildern and staff; Dr. clothing, baby furniture and Robert Schirmer, nursesand dishes. aides in the ICU and on 3rd floor west for the wonderful GARAGE SALErFamily care and consideration GroupThurs. andFri. Sept. 8 during my stay in Pennock & 9 9 a m. - 6 p.m. ClothesHospital. A special thanks baby, children, students, and for the beautiful flowers, adults. Household items and cards and visits, including many misc. goodies. 1107 N. visits by Father Charles Hanover, Hastings. Jacobs and Father Leon FIVE FAMILY GARAGE Pohl. SALE: childrens, mens, Alice Jacobs womens clothes, good condition. Twin beds, bikes, toys, some furniture, tools, FOR SALE many items. Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Sept. 9, FOR SALE: Lake property, 10, 11 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1 mile Yankee Springs area, off of M-43 at Cloverdale, Bassett Lake lot, 65 ft. lake 1570 Head Rd. Follow signs. frontage. Call (313) 282-3989 after 5 p.m. (9-22) FOR SALE: 1976 16 ft. Sportsman travel trailer, sleeps 6, self contained, good shape. Call 945-5745. CASH F(JH t AND CON! HAL IS 4 HI Al | \IAI| | DANS I He also denied the charges of unlawful discharge in Mud Creek, and discharging without a permit. Smith Bros. Ferilizer is owned by the American Bean and Grain Co. The plant currently employs 12 people WANTED NOTICES WANTED- Old Barbie dolls, her friends, clothes, and all accessories. Call 343-1007. Kalamazoo. (9-8) Middleville AA meetings. Wednesdays, 8 p.m.. St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) FOR SALE: Firestone truck tire. 950 x 16.5 Four 14" Fenton mag wheels, phone 795-9242 Middleville. (9-13). The board of directors meeting for Community Action Agencies will be held Monday, Sept. 12,1983 at 7:30 p.m., third floor, 7 E. State St., Battle Creek. (9-8) COINS-CO1NS-COINS: Liberty, Buffalo, and Jef­ ferson Nickels. Washington quarters. Kennedy halves. Indian, Wheat, and Lincoln Penneys. Mercury Dimes and Kennedy Dollars. Cir­ culated and Proof. Call 8529325. Must Sell. TRAILERS WANTED: Travel Trailer 12 or 13 ft. Self-contained. (616) 374-8626 Lake Odessa. (9-13) RESEARCHER ANXIOUS: Borrow, duplicate or pur­ chase old issues Banner April thru June 1881. Arnott, 139 Hoyt St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11217. (9-8) BUSINESS WANTED: Party store wanted. Have buyer with $50,000 for down. If you wish to sell, call Sid Hancock - LaNoble Realty Business Brokers, 517-1821637, home: 616^39-7435. Toll free 1-800-792-3300. WANTED: Travel Trailer 12 or 13 ft. Self-contained. (616) 374-8626 Lake Odessa. (9-13) JOBS WANTED COOKIE BAKING GRANDMA will care for your children at her home in Delton. Call 623-8297. (9-8) WANTED: Carpenter work. No job too small. All phases of carpenter work, pole barns. Licensed. Delton, 6232968 or 948-9286 Hastings. (98) SERVICES REAL ESTATE PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) OWNER MUST SACRIFICE lovely, three bedroom ranch home in country. Newly decorated, acre lot overlooking pond, nine miles from Battle Creek, attached garage. $28,900. Trades and terms possible. Colonial Realtv, phone 945-2423, 9454172. ’ MENDING BASKET: Household and clothing alternations, new zippers & coat linings. Flexible hours, experienced and reasonable. Phone 945-9712. (tfn) HAHN RIDING LAWN MOWER, $175; Tappan gas stove, $50; 3-pc. sectional couch, $800. Wayland, 7929620. REPOSSESSED SIGN! Nothing down! Take over payments $58 monthly. 4’x8’ flashing arrow sign, new bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. Call FREE 1-800426-7446, anytime._________________ ATTENTION; Fun, easy, profitable job showing toys, gifts and home decorating items. Flexible hours. Free $300 sample kit. Free sup­ plies. No delivery, no collecting Excellent hostess program. For more in­ formation. call 9454919. Also booking parties. (9-15) EOR RENT HAPPY 15th ANNIVERSARY. DAD A MOM! We Love You Tom A Robin HELP WANTED MOBILE HOMES MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT unfurnished upstairs 1 bedroom apart­ ment. No pets, no children, utilities paid. 945-9078 after 5 p.m. WATKINS PRODUCTS: Call Shirley Norris, Hickory Corners, 671-5535. Need extra income? Sell Watkins Products - home. work. etc. (tfn) WAITRESSES needed to replace summer help. Spring Inn, 11424 Chief Noonday Rd., Gun Lake. No phone calls. (94) I PETS FOR SALE: $5 each, small loveable puppies. 623-8961, Delton. (9-8) AMAZON PARROT: blue MOBILE, modular, and front, 1 yr. old, perch tamed, double wide home sites, just starting to talk. 948-2847. approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) Robert Shaffer, the director of environmental health for the Barry-Eaton District Health Dept., calls the criminal charges against Smith Bros, "a whole dif­ ferent set of circumstances." "It’s two different things We re talking about ground­ water which is drinking water. The DNR is talking about surface water discharge into a creek." Shaffer says that evidence gathered thus far by the town's three monitoring wells is not conclusive that Smith Bros, is the source of the pollution. "At this point, we don’t know if it's really coming from the fertilizer plant or not...You have to make a study first of the area. We need more monitoring wells...We have taken about three rounds of samples, but we need more," says Shaffer. Those monitoring wells could be drilled as early as mid-September, according to a letter from State Rep. Ernie Nash to WEAC chairman Dave Bar rone. Bar rone says there has been a delay in drilling because the original con­ tractor suffered heart problems, and it took some time for the DNR to find a second driller. In response to a query from WEAG, Nash wrote that the state currently has no provisions for supplying drinking water to com­ munities. Barrone says that the community is behind the drive for clean water 100 percent. He says the group’s at­ torney suggested that each Woodbury resident be asked to contribute $20 to the WEAG fund. “He called it com­ mitment money," says Barrone. "All 34 homes paid their $20. Even the homes on the other side cf the highway that haven't been affected yet. I guess that means we’re committed." Woodland News, continued together. Rev. George Speas closed the program with a prayer and men from the organizations that had lent chairs gathered their chairs and returned them to the churches and the Lions Club Den where thev belonged. On Monday, the softball tournament was concluded but most people spent the day with families. The Offley family held a reunion in the Lake Odessa Park on that day and 39 people attended. Many of them came from Mason. Sangsburg, Bath, and Webberville Susan and Rod Pepper and their three sons. Nancy and Roger Stoweli and their two sons, and Mary Beth and Tim Dickenson and the Ted Offleys (who are the parents of Susan, Nancy and Mary Beth), all from Woodland, attended the reunion The guest of honor at (he picnic was Thelma Lindholm from Minneapolis. Minn. Also on Labor Day, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lucas and John attended a party at the home of Larry and Ann Thompson, near Eaton Rapids. The party was to honor the Thomp­ sons’ son, Jim. who was home on leave from Fort Campbell. Ky., with his wife and fivemonth-old son, Kevin. The other Thompson son. Steven, is leaving soon to attend college in Florida, and the party was also so that family members, friends and neighbors could wish him well. People were at the party from Battle Creek, Mulliken. Lake Odessa, Kalamazoo, Grand Ledge, Eaton Rapids and Woodland. Those attending from Hastings were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thompson, Jr. and their family and also Mrs. Evelyn Thompson of Lake Odessa, who is the grandmother of Jim and Steve. Woodland Women’s Study Club will hold its annual guest night Tuesday evening, Sept. 13 al Kilpatrick Church. A potluck dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by a program. John Lucas will speak about his hobbies and each member and guest is in­ vited to bring a display of her hobby. Rev. and Mrs. James Hulett of Lakewood United Methodist Church recently visited their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hulett in Lexington, Ky., to see their new grandson, Ryan James Hulett who was bom on Aug. 25. When they returned from Kentucky, Rev. and Mrs. George Speas and Beth traveled to Lexington, Ky., to visit their daughter and son-in-law Jan and Jim Hulett, and their new grandson, too. Rev. Connie Hefflefinger recently returned from a trip to Wind River Range. Wyoming, where she went backpacking with the Michigan Methodist youths for nine-days. Rev. Hefflefinger said that it stormed for seven of the nine days. She was a counselor at a United Methodist Chuch Camp in the Rocky Mountains, and she and another counselor took eight young people between the ages of 17 and 22 into the mountains. Connie described this and her experiences at the Woodland Community Worship Service on Sunday morning. There were many hardships. Rev. Eldor Panning was the guest pastor at Zion Lutheran Church or.Sunday morning. He is the regular chaplain at Luther Village in Grand Rapids. The church members enjoyed his service, his sermon, and his fine singing voice. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Chase of Coats Grove andher brother, Carl Lehman and his wife of Bellevue, recently took a three-day vacation. They stopped at Stanton and ate dinner at Brownies with Floyd Mahler. From there, they went on to Scottville and visited Mr. and Mr. Dallas Lehman. They spent a night in Ludington and the next morning took tlie big boat "Badger" to Milwaukee. The boat is all steel, 400-feet long, and 60-feet wide. Its gross tonage is 4,244. It was a beautiful day and the Lehmans and Chases enjoyed the trip. Sleepy motorist receives injury A PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENT was reported by Russell C. Carroll. IB. of S14 Cordes Rd.. Delton, alter he ran into a building near the MiddleVilla Inn during the early morning hours of Tuesday. Aug. 30. Carroll told officers he was driving home from work and began to fall asleep. He then said he drove into the MiddleVilla parking lot and apparently dozed off. waking up after he struck an auxilcry building near the the main facility. He reported the accident to the clean-up man and later went to Pennock Hospital for treatment of a cut on his chin. LARGE GARAGE SALE Child's love sect, tricycle, toy box. baby thru adult dothing. snow suit, coats and boots, lots more. 9 a.m. SEPTEMBER 9 and 10 MS E. Mill St., Hauling. . 1 st house on gravel. stort.... FOR RENT: Gun Lake house, two bedrooms. Sept.May, $250 month. 14434507, 1-372-2830. (9-29) ESTATE SALE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR SALEi 52 gal. electric Po-.ver-Miser 10 water heater; 250 gal. oil tank. Call after 4 p.m., 948-2257. (94) FOR SALE: Old bam beams; JD 3-bottom plow. 367-3246, Woodland. (94) MUST SELL: Brand new set of encyclopedia, $850 new, will sell for $450. Phone MS4156. (tfn) Lakefront Private HIDE-A-WAY 160 Thomapple Lake Rd. Complete household. Tools, stove, refrigerator, antiques, 4 poster bed sleeper sofa with matching chair. Almost new born hous with loft. Finish some interior to your style. Loft sizable for 2 bedrooms. Good fishing lake in Barry County. Saturday and Sunday •29,900°° SEPTEMBER 10 and 11 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. THIS COULD BE YOUR AD Can... 616-948-8051 Century 21 Boven & Wolff 616-385-4435 kalamazoo can Second Railroad Crossing off M-79 SERVICE DIRECTORY INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto • Farm • Business • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings • Rental Property • Motorcycle 1 JIM, JOHN, DAVE... at945-3412 Since 1908 RETAIL WARDS APPLIANCES AND CATALOG SALES ELECTRICAL — Most motors repaired in one day — Furnace Motor and Water Pumps Our Specialty SAT (6161891-8245 Hastings, Michigan CERTIRfD Phone (616) 945-3949 DE Al ER ---------- 'Club XXV 623 S. MICHIGAN AVE., HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 607 S. Michigan, Hastings • 945-4720 "Quality Dry Cleaning for over 30 yaart" • • • • Air Lines Tours Cruise Car Rental •Amtrak Tickets • Free Delivery •All Credit Cards Accepted LAWNMOWERS D CHAIN SAWS 7 r SPORTING GOODS LAWHINWEl 1 CHAIN SAW KNM (M Mato I Modeb) WET WASH - CAWS • VANS • PICKUPS AILS •NC. Bicycle Repeir Soler Peel Covers WOODLANDS Sales and Service HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION and SERVICE PLANTS 127 S. Jefferson Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT REAL ESTATE Service Moan. Mondoy 8 to 8 Tuesdoy Friday 8 to 5 MASTER CHARGE • VISA GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS •al... MILLER REAL ESTATE CEIEIAL NOTDtS PUTS DIVISION Serving Barry County Since 1940 Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. fJiALTOR’ KEN MILLER. C.R.S. — BROKER 137 W. Stalest . Hastings (616 > 945-5182 802 E. GRAND 945-4020 9Jas(i«gs 'dTCowe/t Shop • hospital-funerals-weddings (free delivery in city limits) • plants and floral arrangements • wicker baskets • silk and dried arrangements • floral hair clips • full wire service Joe & Kim Schroeder 402 North Michigan Avenue • • • • Mat Cutting Glass Cutting Stretching Mounting PHONE (616) 945-3484 Hastings, Ml. 49058 Corner of Jefferson and State Street DOWNTOWN HASTINGS PRINTING FARRELL’S Heating & Cooling Phone 948-8103 FREE SERVICES HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Illi Uilrilrttf SWEEPERS BUICK-CHEVROLET CUSTOM FRAMING 945-5274 WE WILL OBTAIN LOWEST FARES FOR YOU I Tennis Restringing Fuji i Ross Bicycles Ptoite 945-4265 OPEN: 7-5:30 MM.-FriJSat 8-1:30 HASTINGS WATER CONDITIONING, INC. Softeners • Soft • Drinking Water Products ■ 321S. NichifM, Hastings MDtOOSMOT PLAZA...PN0W Mt-9240 173 West Stole Street. KKiings (from Grond Rep. JU $9 •I • Com Operated Machines Drop Off Laundry • Pressing • Dry Cleaning Service BARRY CLEANERS Phone 945-5113 LL—L—HW FRAMING . Grand Rapids Office 1549 Bedford Road WATER TREATMENT Phone 945-9521 BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! FREE SERVICES Sales...Service...Repairs I''*'-' >s»o< II.H.11’MIH KX /.( 533 W. State St. Hastings, Mich. (616)945-9852 ^Electric Motor Service OHM: 9 TO S WEEKDAYS • 9-1SATURDAY CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING TCmprtttiitd hr letter Senia" Electric Motor Repair All items in store for sale to take home. CAR & TRUCK REPAIR TRAVEL HEALTH & FITNESS TOTAL FITNESS, INC. Contact: J-Ad Graphics (616)945-9554 in Hastings T-Shirts Team Shirts Caps Confidential Personal Instruction on Exercise and Diet Cardiovascular & Physical Conditioning Jeff i toul Wear 1 Custom Pnitiit Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 "THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE 1105 W. Green St., Hastings HOURS: Mon.-Fn. 7 a m. to0 p m. Sat 8 o.rn. 106 p m. 106 L State Street 945-4943 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-09-15.pdf 52d009028790ff407037da22e2254d51 PDF Text Text September 15,1983 Experts can’t link prints to murder suspect Grote News-Wrap: Council applauds off-duty arrest by Norma Peterson and Ken Reibel The Haslinga City Council Monday night expressed He. "deep ap-, predation" to a Haatdga City Police officer tor chaaing down and arraating a wanted auepect while off-duty. Officer deny Sarver wtfered a fractured foot, ponibly aa a remit of chasing down the individual, whom he spotted hitdMdag on S. Hanover St The council expressed its ap­ preciation to Saner "for his dedication in spotting a wanted person -while off . duty and persuing aaM parson on foot, and even though Igwed, managed to arrest and detain the person until a backup arrived to help. "Officer Sarver mtMbUa outstanding dedicatiw to the paapte of the City of Hastings, and Or server our deepeat SITE. Stale Rd., to curready fine on UJOO bend. He ewBlMdoe on a ■nttaemnunr charge of netting and •betrocUng a police officer it rei for Sept 11 Burglars hit Frantz used car office TWewa brokeJlgotta Frants Uud Car office aaS.Ranevar St Vatoasday iMndng,.but warn apparently acerad Kevin Grote (left) Is led from the Sorry County Courthouse Friday by Barry County sheriff deputies Gerald Luedecking and David Oakland. off before they w*e able to Maul anything. Officer Mke Uedy of the Hasttngs building eeveral other tin— during the untouched. “They were probably scared off before they coidd get everyth out,” said Mark Stainfort, The Dept, of Natural Resources will hold its montMy "Game Area Intormatioo" meeting on Wednesday, Sept. M. at the Hope Township Hall from 7 to* pm. The puhUe is tavited. Local Wffi officials began holding these meetings recently aa a meana to explain their plans for the Barry and Middleville State Came Areas and answer any questiom. The sessions came about after a number of neighbors of the game areas, as wen as others, objected strongly Io the deportment's woodcutting goals and practices. that concern will be the main'fbcm of the upcoming meeting. “Thia month we will discuss procedures we use in harvesting Umber from the Game Anas,” said DNH official John Lerg who announced the planned get together. “Also we will discuss Umber sale proposals scheduled for later this fall." ■ Kiel objects to foreign product A routine purchase of four ne* typewriters for the Barry County Treasurer's office hit a roadblock during Tuesday's Board of Com­ missioners meeting A motion to buy that number of “SWintec Electronic Typewriters”, valued at SMOO, from Wheeler's Electronic Businma Machines in Grand Rapids received opposition from board chairman Paul Kiel. -Kiel questioned, whether the four typewriters were American-made. "I ' don’t feel we should buy them if they're not," he added Kiel pointed out that the previous board had passed a motion to buy American-made products "whenever possible”. j "If you (the board) want to change that policy that's fine, but that (policy) was made." Kiel said. A check on the “SWintec" model indicated that it is Japanese-made. After some friendly discussion' the motion to purchase the machines — ‘ originally made by Commissioner Richard Landon—was altered, this one requesting that the board’s property 'committee look into the matter “with the power to act qn the purchase" at its descretion. • Kiel voted "no" 014 that motion, but the rest of the commissioners approved it. Commissioner Rae Hoare noted that the firm XWheeler’s Electronic) was American, adding "She (County Treasurer Elsie Furrow) has dealt with ( this firm previously and is happy with it's services." Football Preview on Page 9 A stale police fingerprint expert said Wednesday that he could make no link between Prairieville murder suspect Kevin Eugene Grote, and fingerprints found al the murder scene, or on money allegedly taken from the s ?ene. Edward L. Bush, of the Michigan State Police crime lab, said latent, or hidden, fingerprints were lifted from Frances Young’s refrigerator, the archway over a kitchen door, and from $102 belonging to Kevin Grote five days after the murder. When asked by Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes if a comparison was made between the latent prints and Kevin Grc»e’s own fingerprints, Bush answered “Yes...I have not made any identification." In addition, fingerprints belonging to the two slain sisters were not found on any of the money in Grote's possession. A second latent print expert, Det. Lt. Lewis Wilson of the state police, said that prints found in the Young residence are "of no value". Later Wednesday morning, the 14-member jury visited 10750 Parker Rd., the scene of the murders of Frances Young, 73, and her sister, Helen Mott, 77. Presiding Judge Hudson E. Deming in­ formed the jurors that they would “Walk around the residence, enter the residence, and walk to the lane” where Grote allegedly parked his 1970 Plymouth station wagon the night of Nov. 30, 1982, when he allegedly robbed and murdered the women. “You are to observe and merely observe. You are not to discuss this case," Deming told the jurors. At least $254 to be spent to educate city officials The Hastings City Council voted unanimously Monday night to send three city officials to seminars and conferences in the upcoming weeks, at the cost to taxpayers of $254, plus "all necessary expenses". The council granted permission to City Assessor Mike Payne, to attend a property tax exemption conference at Lansing Community College on Oct. 7 and 8, at a cost of $65, “with all necessary expenses." In a separate motion, council voted to send Payne to Kalamazoo Nov. 2 for a lax assessor workshop extended seminar, also through the University of Michigan. City Treasurer Jane Barlow will be off to Grand Rapids in October 10 for the annual Michigan Municipal Treasurer’s Con­ ference, at a cost of $60 for registration, plus expenses. City Police Chief Mark Steinfort will at­ tend a one-day “personnel law update" Oct. 12, in Grand Rapids, “with all necessary expenses", sponsored by the Michigan Sheriff Education Fund. The cost of the personnel conference is $65. Gordon Bennett, Public Safety and Parking Committee chairman, said the conference is for “city managers, county commissioners, police chiefs, sheriffs, wardens and other individuals responsible for personnel decisions." Sharon Vickery, city clerk, says "all, necessary expenses" include meals and transportation costs if the city official uses his or her own car. Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 r Headlines this week: • Britons visit Hastings-on-theThomapple.Page 11 • Millage loss dismays officials, cltizens...Page 1 I • Congressman answers questions on...Page 5 J Price 20c Disappointment looms after Hastings voters reject school millage increase proposals By Norma Peterson Hastings area voters said "no" Monday to both ballot proposals for additional school millage. Proposition I lost by 94 votes — with the final tally registering 1,404 no voles to 1,310 yes votes. Proposition II was defeated by a much larger margin — 1,721 no votes and 937 yes votes. Proposition I would have restored and added several programs including elementary vocal music and physical education, counseling services for the junior high and high school, library services, elementary remedial reading, junior high art, computer literacy, 27 co-curricular aclivites and a variety of maintenance and transportation projects. Proposition II would have reduced the student-teacher to a ratio of 25:1 at all grade levels. Supt. Carl A. Schoessel said. “I’m extemely disappointed. We believed strongly in what we presented and we had very positive feedback." The conflict of interest statement reads “l...am not aware of any real or potential violation of this policy, except as noted below. In the event a conflict of interest develops, I will report this to the city clerk. With regard to such matters on which there is a conflict of interest, I will refrain from voting on such matters. "I will also refrain from taking any unfair advantage of any information which mayhave come to my attention in my role as a member of the city council. I will avoid any attempt to influence the handling of such a matter so as to give me an unfair advantage because I am a member of the City Council of Hastings." — Council named Mike Klovanich, director of public works, as the city’s delegate to the Michigan Municipal Retirement System Continued on page 2 Schoessel was unable to analyze any probable reason for the defeat. “It's hard for me to analyze this com­ munity," he said. “I’ve only been here for a few months." Schoessel said he was pleased with the voter turnout. “We narrowed the gap bet­ ween yes and no votes. I’ve been told that it was the second highest yes vote total in recent history." Whether or not the board will go for a second millage election remains to be seen. “That is in the discussion stage. We are analyzing what happened and trying to determine what factors were involved in the defeat. We’ll base our decision on that in­ formation," Schoessel said. Hastings Education Association President Peter DeDecker also expressed disap­ pointment. "I'm disappointed and a little surprised. I don't think we anticipated the defeat. We hope we can do better next time, if there is a next time. But, that’s up to the board," DeDecker said. He added that he felt that Proposition II had a 50-50 chance of passing. He said he thought the community understood the need for smaller class sizes. “The kids are the ones losing out. That's the bottom line, the kids," he said. Board President George Wibalda said, "I’m naturally disappointed. I thought that at least part of it would pass." David Jasperse (left) was selected mayor pro-tern by the Hastings City Council Monday night, and William R. Cook was formally named mayor. Wibalda expressed thanks to the people who worked to pass the millage. “It couldn’t have been done any better," he said. When asked about the possibility of going for another millage, he said, "We really haven't had a chance to decide." Diane Hoekstra, a board member, said "I really thought Proposition I would pass. I’m disappointed in the voters. I don’t know what else we could have done to convince voters that we had a sound proposal." Hoekstra also praised the steering committee for its work. Board Member Richard Shaw said, "I'm disappointed but I think we have to listen to what the people are trying to tell us. But, I also think perhaps we didn’t communicate well enough the importance of the programs we are trying to bring back." James Toburen, board member, said, "I think the campaign was handled very well by the citizens committee. I think tl ere was a lot of sincere time and effort put into it." Toburen expressed personal disap­ pointment in the outcome of the election. “We have to know what this community needs. As a member of the board, I’d like to know why Proposition I was not worthy of passing. No voters have to let us know what they want," he said. Members of the steering committee, known as Citizens for Quality Education, were dismayed but philosophical. Continued on page 5 Fact-finding session set for Thornapple-Kellogg educators By Elaine Gilbert In Other Business: Acting on a recommendation by city auditors, council adopted a “conflict of in­ terest" statement, to be signed by council members al the beginning of each year. Ordinance Committee Chairman Jasperse told the council that a conflict of interest exists ‘when a council member has an outside interest that has the potential of being at variance with the best interest of the city." Example include conflicting financial interests, use of confidential information for personal gain, unauthorized disclosure of confidential information, or the use of city time and facilities for personal purpose. Continued on page 5 Thursday, September 15,1983 Hastings, Michigan Vol. 128, No. 37 William Cook is mayor by Ken Reibel Surratt is escaping four mandatory life terms in exchange for his testimony. Deming also ruled the prosecution may­ mention Grote’s Dec., 1976 conviction in Florida for grand larceny, and his Nov., 1979 conviction for grand theft auto, but not his 1982 conviction for the Sept. 1981 break-in of the Prairie Schooner Tavem, located less than a half mile from the Young residence. In her opening statement, Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes said the prosecution “intends to prove that Kevin Banner Jasperse named mayor pro-tem, Birke appointed to council The Hastings City Council Monday night named Aiderman David Jasperse to the office of mayor pro-tern, and appointed ex­ council member Robert Birke to fill the seat left vacant by the appointment of Mayor ProTern William R. Cook to the office of mayor. The appointments, all approved unanimously, came at the first regular council meeting following the resignation, effective Aug. 31, of Kenneth J. Howe as mayor of Hastings. The nominations are effective through the end of the year, at which time council reselects it officers. Code is unopposed in the Nov. 8 city election for mayor. The council also unanimously accepted, "with regrets". Howe’s resignation, and request to have his name taken off the fall ballot. Howe told the council at its Aug. 22 meeting that his new job in Grand Rapids precluded him from serving effectively as mayor. The nomination of Birke as mayor came from Jasperse, who noted "He’s ex­ perienced. and he's not running, so there's no conflict." Grote’s attorney, John Hofman of the Battle Creek firm of Hirsch and Hofman. said Friday that his client may take the stand in his own defense. In Friday’s opening statements, Hofman told the jury of ten women and four men that Grote would tell them that he was in a Kalamazoo bar the night of Nov. 30, during the hours when the two women were robbed and killed. Furthermore. Hofman said he would cal’ the bar's manager and two waitresses to testify they saw G~ote in the bar that night. Hofman maintained that Grote had nothing to hide and voluntarily gave the police his clothes, money and car. "Evidence will show that Mr. Grote was not in Prairieville that night," said Hofman. "Evidence will show that Mr. Grote was not involved. There will be many areas of serious and reasonable doubt.” Grote is charged with two counts of firstdegree murder, two counts of felony murder, and armed robbery. Hofman told the jury that the prosecution is relying primarily on the testimony of Grote’s alleged accomplice, Rodney Bernard Surratt, and he attacked Surratt’s credibility. “Rodney Surratt is a convicted felon who has lied about this case on three or four occasions." said Hofman. “The prosecution is relying on the testimony of a liar...It is bought testimony," said Hcfman. Prosecutors allowed Surratt to plead guilty to two reduced charges of second degree murder, in addition to armed robbery, in exchange tor his testimony against Grote. Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming has cautioned Hofman not to inform the jury that The first fact-finding session has been set for Monday, Oct. 17 to try to pave the way for a new contract agreement between teachers and the board of education in the Thornapple-Kellogg Schoo) District. The fact-finding session, which is open to the public, will begin at 9 a.m. on the third floor of the Michigan Employment Relations Commission office in Grand Rapids. Both sides will be presenting their cases during the fact-finding. Economic issues have been the stumbling block between the two sides. Two additional day’s. Oct. 18 and 19, have been set aside if more lime is needed for the case. The 86-leachers in the Thomapple-Kellogg district had threatened to strike if an agreement for a new contrac' had not been reached by Sept. 6. the opening day of school. However, teachers later decided to avert a strike for the time being and turn to non­ binding fact-finding. At the board’s meeting Monday, members agreed to hire an attorney or consultant to represent them during fact-finding. Negotiations with the district's teachers are not expected to resume until after the fact finder gives his opinion, said Supt. Gerald Page. Page said he assumes it will take a week or two after the fact-finding sessions for the fact-finder to assemble all thefaiiS and issue an opinion. In other business at Monday's meeting, the board set the winter lax levy for the 1983-84 fiscal year at 15.7531 mills for operations and 3.5 mills for debt service. The winter tax bills will be sent to property owners in December. Page said the winter levy is "ap­ proximately 50 percent of the total tax levy. The other 50 percent was levied on summer taxes.” He said there is no appreciable difference in the rate levied last year. The school district is authorized to levy 31 mills per year for operations. "W? have to levy seven mills for debt service under the school bond loan act.” said Page. On Monday, the board also accepted the resignation of fifth grade teacher James McDonald, effective Aug. 10. and the resignation of Beth Wester, a secretary in the high school principal's office. Replacing Ms. Wester is Joyce Van Sickle. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, September 15, 1983, Page 2 Kalamazoo man bound over for sex assault A 41-year-old Kalamazoo man was bound over to Barry County Circuit Court Monday on a count of assault with intent to commit sexual penetration. State police arrested Norman Gayle Jones. Miller Rd.. Kalamazoo, Aug. 21, after a Department of Natural Resources officer reportedly discovered Jones and a 12-yearold boy in the Barry Game Area, off Sager Rd. A second charge of attempted first degree criminal sexual conduct was dropped. State police from the Hastings team say Jones drove the youth to the secluded area, near Daggett Lake, and left the car. telling the boy that if he didn't return in 15 minutes, then to come looking for him. Police say Jones then entered the woods, changed his clothes, pulled a nylon stocking over his head, and waited for the boy to come looking. Police say a number of "restraining devices" were found on the ground near the two. Jones is currently being held in the Barry County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bond. No date has be set for Jones's arraignment in circuit court. Escaped suspect returned here, awaits exam Leonard Burandt, who escaped Hastings City Police custody Aug. 19, demanded exam in Barry County District Court Friday on one count of burglary from an E. Green St. residence. That exam is scheduled for Sept. 19. Burandt also pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor charge of escape from custody, and not guilty to another misdemeanor charge of larceny under $100. Burandt is free on $2,500 bond on the felony charge, and an additional $500 bond on the escape charge. Burandt was arrested in Chicago Sept. 5, and reportedly waived extradition to Michigan. Court News::---------------------------------------------Hastings man sentenced three to ten years for May 10th Summit Steel, safe break-in Lewis Martin Weyerman, 20, 419 E. Green St., received not less than three years, nor more than ten, for the May 10 break-in of the Summit Steel Corp., on E. Railroad St., in which a safe was entered rnd approximately $700 stolen. Court records slate that Weyerman was bound over to the Michigan Dept, of Corrections for two counts of breaking and entering. A third count of larceny with safe damage was dismissed at the time of sen­ tencing in exchange for the defendant's plea of guilty to the two burglary charges. Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming recommended that Weyerman serve his time in the Michigan Training Unit in Ionia. Police Beat, continued... In Other Court Proceedings: Stephen Paul Case. 18, 1061 W. Brogan, waived arraignment and pleaded not guilty to a charge of breaking and entering of a building with intent to commit a felony. Case is charged with the June 30 break-in of an unoccupied Baltimore Township house. A hearing on Case's petition for youthful trainee status, and pre-trial, are scheduled for Oct. 21 at 9 a.m. Joel Arthur Barrett, 26, Pine Lake Rd.-, Delton, pleaded guilty to attempted delivery and manufacture of a controlled substance as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors. Sentencing for Barrett is scheduled for Oct. 21. Douglas David Warner, 22, E. State Rd., pleaded guilty to attempted joyriding as part of a plea agreement » Sentencing for Warner is scheduled for Oct. 21. RICK ROBERTS received minor injuries last Wednesday when his motorcycle collided with a car. Roberts, 19, of 9415 Bivens Rd., Nashville, was driving eastbound on Reed St. near Lenz SL when he ran into an automobile driven by Ammie M. Valdick, 74, of 371 S. Main St. Vermontville. According to the report made by the Barry County Sheriff Dept., Valdick had pulled in front of Roberts. A MIDDLEVILLE MAN received minor injuries when he lost control of his motorcyle last Thursday evening. Jack Bryan, 25, of 6101 Whitneyville on Finkbeiner Rd., was bounding a curve on Norris Rd when his bike began skidding on some loose gravel. He then left the road and went into a ditch. POLICE BEAT MARIJUANA plants were found growing in the Barry State Game Area and reported to Michigan State Police of the Hastings team. The four plants were reportedly protected by a small wire fence, and were growing on the side of a hill in a secluded area off Norris Rd. No further plants were found in the area. LUMBER was reportedly stolen from a house under construction in Lake Odessa. Slate police are investigating. A HASTINGS woman reportedly sought her own treatment Sept. 4 after losing control of her car on Iroquois Trail. Susan Allerding. W. State Rd., (old state police she took her eyes off the road to check on some tomatoes in the back seat of her car. The car left the road, entered a ditch, and rolled to one side before coming to a stop, according to police reports. Allerding was cited for careless driving. A RIFLE and some silver dollars were reportedly stolen from the Ella Pittman residence, off M-79. State police are in­ vestigating. City Council, continued: Conference, to be held in Midland Sept. 22. Council named Sharon Vickery, city clerk, as alternate delegate. — Council accepted a letter of resignation from Maxie Myers, of the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals. Myers stated in his letter that he has moved out of the city limits. — Council released the Michigan Municipal League from any liability resulting from the administration of the league's police sergeant test. Hastings does not have its own sergeant’s test, and utilizes the league's test. In the event that a legal dispute arises out of the administration erf the test, the city cannot hold the Michigan Municipal League liable, said Richard Shaw, city attorney — Noting that three vacancies may exist on three appointed boards, Mayor Cook extended an invitation to interested citizens to submit resumes to fill those positions. The vacancies occur on the zoning board of appeals (with Myers' resignation) and the planning commission. One is expected on the library board soon. Each position is appointed by the mayor. Banner OPINION: SCHOOLS IN CRISIS: Board should go back to polls We were surprised and disappointed at the defeat of both proposals in Monday's millage election for the Hastings school district. The ability of students in the Hastings schools to receive an education comparable to the education they could receive in other school districts has been severely impaired in the past five years. This is unfair to the students and unfair to the community. Only a millage increase will correct the problem. The results of the election on Proposition I indicate that nearly a majority of the people recognize the problems in the school program and want to correct them. We believe that the “near majority** could have been changed to a majority that would have approved the proposal if the second proposition had not also been on the ballot. The election results show that a strong, negative feeling still exists in this community against the contract between the school board and the teachers. Many people believe the contract led to the defeat of last year’s millage proposal. We recognize that the teachers have taken some positive steps toward eliminating that negative feeling and we think the teachers will continue to work to improve their community relations. We applaud and encourage that effort by the leadership of the Hastings Education Association. The school board and teachers, however, should not look blindly on the election results. The ballot proposition seeking to hire more teachers for the schools was defeated by a significant percentage of "no" voters, as was last year’s millage proposal (71.5 percent last year, 64.7 percent this year), while the proposal to restore and add new programs to the curriculum nearly passed. The best step the teachers could take to help themselves and to help the students would be to allow the school board to offer a millage proposal that would be similar to Proposition I, but not require a second proposal to reduce class sire. Proposition II was on the ballot Monday because of an agreement between the board and the HEA which requires that any millage election will include such a proposal. We understand why class sizes are important We also understand why the board agreed to the stipulation that such a millage proposal be on the ballot. Nonetheless, we think Proposition II was dead weight on Proposition I. If the community is to be convinced that a millage increase is necessary to improve the education of the students, then the community must be given a millage proposal that is concentrated on restoring programs to the curriculum. We urge the school board to set another millage election as soon as possible, but that election must offer only a proposal to restore programs. The teachers and the school board must agree that half a loaf is better than none at all. Banner lu lhe l»ir>«slt o< • »>•» County S*nc« F°"" ’ S 3579 “ P ° B°« B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 35 — Thursday, September!5, 1933 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County: $12 per year in adjoining counties: and *13.50 per year elsewhem. Water rate discussed To the Editor: The Hastings Banner was somewhat implicit in its reports on the water rate ad­ justments. Neither water or sewer rates have been increased for residential users. On the contrary, they have been lowered by 12 cents and 18 cents per hundred cubic feet, respectively. That could have been good news, except the Hastings City Council has initiated the concept of a service charge. One charge w* an’t good enough; there will be a $5 ser­ vice charge for water and a $10 one for sewer on every residential user’s next quarterly bill. Even though sewer rates are not twice that of water, we will be subject to paying twice as much in sendee charges for sewer. It was not accirate to report these charges as being the minimum charge for anything. These charges will be paid "in addition" to the water and sewer rates. Ted Williams, one of the rate analysts hired by the city, called the new concept a "readiness to serve charge." This is rather exasperating since water has been ready to be served all along. The service charge is as dishonest a way to collect revenue as is the property tax collection fee. One fair outcome of this otherwise provokingly seditious situation is the elimination of averaging sewer rates during the first quarter of the year, even though it most likely will increase annual costs to users. A partially fair outcome-but a weak gesture by the council to placate voters, I'm sure-is to allow six extra days to pay water bills. One thing that should have been charged is the outdated (back when rates weren’t so high)10 percent penalty for late charges. It is time to give people a break for paying their bills, not to penalize them. This could be accomplished by charging a nominal fee if bills are late. Ms. Darlene Paulauski Hastings Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. City police probe insurance agency break-in Hastings City Police are investigating a break-in which occurred sometimes last weekend of the Strickland Insurance Agency on E. Court St. Thieves broke out a bathroom window located between the insurance office and the Razors Edge styling salon next door. The culprits attempted but failed to break in to’ the styling salon. Entry was gained to the insurance office by removing a door stop. Once inside, thieves ransacked files, and pried open a cash tray containing an un- disclosed amount of change. They also tock a key to an upstairs room. "They made a mess of everything." Wendell Strickland said Monday, as he stood surrounded by the papers strewn about the floor of his office. He said he would “gladly" contribute to the community's “silent ob­ server" fund to see that the perpetrators of last weekend’s break-in are caught. This is the second time in a year that Strickland’s office has been burglarized. Hastings City Police Chief Mark Steinfort asked anyone with information concerning the break-in to call his office, phone 945-2463. He said that if the information leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible, the Silent Observer program will pay a cash award. Meanwhile, Strickland told would-be burglars not to bother with his office anymore — "I'm taking everything of value out of here." Hastings Jaycees to sponsor junior golf classic, Sept 24th The Hastings Jaycees will present the annual Junior Golf Classic for linksten under the age of 18 on Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Riverbend Golf Course. The competition will be held in two age groups, 13 and under and 14-18. The 13 and under group will play a nine-hole course while the older age group will play an 18-bole course. The profits from the classic will be targeted for other year round jaycee projects. There is a $10 [re-registration fee which includes green fee. Registration fees should be sent to the Hastings Jaycees, P.O. Box 193, Hastings. The jaycees request that pre­ registrations by mailed by Sept. 16 Scheduled tee-off timeswill be published in the Reminder the week before the tour namennt. The Hastings Jaycees are a well-rounded organization open to any young men between the ages of 18 and 35. President Steve Jacobs says community projects like the Junior Golf Classic are only one example of the civic awareness of the Hastings Jaycees. LETTERS, continued Park info challenged To the Editor: With the recent publication of an interview with the chairman of parks and recreation commission, some of the members of that board who served during 1982 would like to comment on the article in The Banner of Aug. 18. First of ail, the board was not "racked with controversy” as stated at the beginning of story. The statement that the park was in the red at beginning of 1983 is not literally true as a check for oil lease was in the office on Dec. 31 but could not be deposited with the county treasurer till Jan. 2. This check was for $4,980. The alleged deficit was only $2,813, so the deficit existed only over New Year’s when no money was being spent anyway. Likewise the talk of having $7,500 surplus at the end of 1983 is only possible because a grant of $14,000 was obtained in 1982 but not received until 1983. Without this fund, the park would be in the red about $7,000 at year’s end. Figures can prove interesting! The report of spending $15,000 for a road to an undeveloped part of park is erroneous as the total amount expended was $8,361.51. Of this sum, Hamilton Excavating received $7,629 for grading, clearing brush, disposing of a lot of old junk and developing a new parking lot for 80 cars. The county Road Commission was paid $732.51 for tubes to take care of drainage in the area. The road could be extended in the future. These figures were obtained from park board minutes. Due to resignations of administrative personnel, the board was faced with a full summer of special events, some of which were new, so someone had to assume responsibility for the daily operation, plus begin the search for a new director. Bad weather during most of the special events also complicated matters. The talk about the cld board becoming too involved in day-to-day operations does not accurately describe the situation. Most members became concerned that some of the buildings moved into the park had not been renovated in six years so they could be viewed by the public. An attempt was made to «t priorities for getting this work done, which possibly ,ed the director leaving. The assistant director was offered a $2,000 increase to remain, but turned it down. Therefore, due to sudden loss of administrative personnel, it was necessary for board members to become more active until a new director was on staff. Many previous board members have faced a similar situation in the past. However, progress was made in several areas. A volunteer program was initiated to staff buildings and help with maintenance. An expanded gift shop was established with emphasis on Christmas gifts and the park was staffed on weekends to accommodate visitors and shoppers. A cross-country ski program and winter sports events were planned but had to be cancelled due to lack of snow. Also, craft classes were conducted by volunteers and directed by Mary Fisher. Senior citizen groups from various towns in Barry County enjoyed their catered lunch in the museum. An additional fail event, the holding of an old fashioned political rally, including torch light parade and pig roast, was enjoyed by many candidates and friends from around the state. The board in 1982 made an all-out effort to keep the park open and available to the publ ic on a year-round basis with a minimum of staff. It is difficult to explain all the decisions that had to be made in 1982, but we, the un­ dersigned. feel that a good job was done solving the problems tha: arose and keeping the park open. Joseph Rapp Juanita Slocum Robert Russell Albert Bell Deputy Police Gordon Trick examines a broken out bathroom window in bock of the Strickland Insurance Agency, where burglars apparently entered during last weekends break-in. PUBLIC OPINION ...by Ken Reibel and Elaine Gilbert Was Reagan’s response appropriate? Roger Coris, Jr. Ron Wood Robert Thomas Raymond Krouse Lorrie Mrozinski Frank Weinbrecht Arbutus Morgan Merle Kelley • QUESTION • The world has acted with outrage to the shooting down of an unarmed, civilian passenger jet by Soviet warplanes, in which all 269 passengers, Including at least 61 Americans, died. In a speech last week. President Reagan demanded an apology from Russia, and reparations to the families of the dead passengers, and he called for a number of sanctions against Soviet businesses and trade. De you consider Reagan's response to the incident ap­ propriate? What further suggestions can you make? Roger Carls, Jr.: "Russia has proved itself an outlaw nation. You just don't shoot down commercial jet airliners. 1 think Reagan has handled the situation about as well can be expected without hurting the farmers (by a grain embargo). Ron Wood. Hastings: "1 think <Reagan) could have gotten a little stronger but I'm not sure how. I don’t know if cutting out the grain deal with the Russians is a good idea, though. But we are helping the U.S.S.R. by selling them the grain." Robert Thomas. Hastirgs: "I don't think it’s enough. We should stop the shipment of the wheat." Thomas says the allies seem to be backing America, “especially since Russia is trying to lie its way out of it By covering up the shooting, they are making things worse." Raymond Krause. Hastings: said he thinks President Reagan “should get tougher with Russia." Krause suggested that the United States "should keep the Russians off our border." Lorrie Mrozinski, Middleville: "I agree with what they've been doing so far." She says that the Soviet airline, Aeroflot, should not be allowed to use American air ter­ minals, adding “I feel people should go through their own governments in retaliating. The government officials knowmore about the situation than we as citizens." Frank Weinbrecht, Hastings: said he didn’t want to comment directly on the way Reagan nas responded to the situation, but added that "some will think he’s right and some will think he's wrong and I'm sure he (Reagan) will do the best he can...It's a ticklish situation. Wars can be started over less than that." Weinbrecht commented that organizations that are not allowing any aircraft to fly into Russia are pursuing a good method of putting pressure on Russia. Arbutus Morgan, Hastings: "I'm afraid we're heading for war. I can understand the way Reagan has fesponded because he knows what we’re facing. I'd like to say cut them (Russia > off from everything and just ignore them, but we're asking for trouble if we do it." Merle Kelley. Hastings: said he had no comments to make on the way Reagan-has handled his tesponse to Russia. However. Kelley said. "Everybody (the U.S. and the rest of the world) should boycott them ■ Russia). I can't see sending them wheat when it's going to raise the prices to us. I've always been taught that charity begins at home." �The Hastings Banner Thursday. September 15. 1983, Page 3 what’s cookin’ 'ew& ______ This week, featuring... Ruby Cairns Formans to observe 25th anniversary Bess-Fisher united in marriage Brooke-Malish exchange wedding vows Deborah Lynn Bess and Harold Edward Fisher were united in marriage Aug. 6 at the First Congregational Church in Battle Creek. The Reverend David Grahm officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bess, of 178 St. Mary’s Lake Road, Battle Creek. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fisher of 335 S. East St., Freeport. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of silk with a bodice of chantilly lace and seed pearls and a cathedral-length train. Her matching hat was trimmed with seed pearL and had a floor-length veil edged with chantilly lace. £Le carried a bouquet of white orchids and spider ferns. Ms. Jackie Bess, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. The maid of honor wore a abergine floor-length gown made of taffeta with chiffon cap sleeves. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Becky Trent, friend of the bride, Mrs. Kathy Bess, sister-in-law of bride, Mrs. Linda Bess, sister-in-law of the bride, and Ms. Linda Heine, friend of the bride. All wore lilac floor-length gowns made of taffeta with chiffon cap sleeves. The bridesmaids carried bouquets of lavender silk carnations and sweetheart roses with baby’s breath. The best man was Greg Allen, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Mr. Robert Fisher, friend of the groom, Mr. Robert Hendricks, friend of the groom, and Mr. Phillip Fisher, brother of the groom. Ushers were Mr. Mike Bess and Mr. Doug Bess, brothers of the bride. Vocalist for the wedding was Ms. Toni Rosenau, and Mrs. Judy Morelli attended the guest book. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Marywood Country Club in Battle Creek. The rehearsal dinner was given by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fisher at the House of Ing Restaurant in Battle Creek. Following a honeymoon trip to Toronto, Canada, the couple will reside in Battle Creek. Mary Lee Brooke and David Michael Malish became husband and wife on Aug. 6 at the St. Gerard Catholic Church in Lansing. Father Bob Gerl officiated and Tom Brooke, brother of the bride, served as reader. More than 200 guests attended the ceremony. Among those in attendance were the bride's parents, Bill and Ethel Brooke of Nashville, and the groom’s parents, Stan and Donna Malish of Lansing. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a traditional gown of white chantilly lace with a chapel train. She wore a Julietstyle veil with matching lace. Her bouquet was a colorful arrangement of pink and white roses with stephenotis. Kimberly Brooke, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Katie Doyle of Lansing, Cathleen Darner of Lansing and Margie Beebee of Dewitt. The girls wore floor-length pink satin dresses made by the groom’s mother and a friend. The girls carried bouquets similar to the bride's of pink roses and white carnations. Erie Stanoway of St. Johns acted as ring bearer and Autumn Carey of Lansing acted as miniature bride. Best man was Robert Mueler of Lansing. Greg Alexe of Grand Ledge, Chris Malish. brother of the groom, and Mark Puksza, also of Lansing, were groomsmen. Ushers were Joe Brooke, brother of the bride, and Mike Hummel, friend of the groom. A reception was held at the Chief Okemos Sportsman Club in Dimondale with Bruce and Stella Poland as host and hostess. Assisting at the reception were Loma Brooke. Millie Carrigan, Leeann McCarthy, and Kristen Holton. Mary is an employee at Hudsons and David is employed by Fisher Body. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Forman of Freeport will celebrate their 25th wedding an­ niversary on Sunday, Sept. 18. from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. An open house is being given by their children at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. David Forman, 3801 Barber Rd., Hastings. vriends, neighbors and relatives are c- dially invited. Your presence will be the only gift requested. Tylers to celebrate 25th anniversary The children of Robert and Martha Tyler of Hastings will host an open house at CU2 Leach Lake on Sunday, Sept. IB, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Robert Tyler and Martha Miller were married Sept. 20, 1958. They invite family, friends and neighbors. Your presence is the only gift required. Peacock-Wickham engagement told Miller-Armintrout exchange wedding vows Teresa Armintrout and Tim Miller were united in marriage on July 30, 1983 at the United Methodist Church of Delton with Pastor Faust officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Armintrout of Delton. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Boyce Miller of Gun Lake. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an empress style gown of bridal satin. Toni Johncock, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Joanne Greenman and Shelly Vickery, cousin of the bride. The best man was Tod Miller, brother to the groom. Groom attendants were Chuck Lark and Rusty Carrol, and ushers were Conrad Beeler, Jim Johncock, Mike Vickery and Tod Vickery. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Tiff of Grand Rapids. Nancy Guthrie was soloist with Illa DeVries at the organ. A reception was held at the Gun Lake Snowmobile Club with elegant decorations in lavender, and pink and white. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Diane Therese, to Brent C. Wickham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wickham, also of Lake Odessa. Diane and Brent are 1983 graduates of Lakewood High School. Brent is currently employed at Deblers, Inc. and will be at­ tending Davenport College this fall. Diane is employed part-time at Yager State Wide Realty and will also be taking classes through Davenport. No wedding date has been set. Marriage Licenses William Beiser, Hastings, 32 and Gloria Wrigglesworth, Hastings, 40. Michael Horstman. Woodland. 22 and Christine Scott. Hastings. 20. Laurie Echtinaw, Hastings, 28 and Karen Leitner. Hastings. 25. David Stuart. Hastings. 21 and Lisa LaJoye. Hastings. 20. Thomas McKendry, Delton 29 and Colleen McNamara. Delton. 23. Dowling woman to observe her 95th birthday Caroline Huyck of Dowling will be ob­ serving her 95th birthday un Sunday, Sept. 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Caledonia Methodist Church. The celebration is being hosted by her son and daughter-in-law, David and Evelyn Huyck. her five grandchildren, and her six great-grandchildren. The family requests no gifts. Richard Sypniewski. Caledonia. 32 and Dorothy Atkinson. Caledonia. 29. Rexford Brown, Delton. 35 and Kay VanDis. Delton. 24. Michael Kesler, Hastings. 30 and Margaret Benedict. Battle Creek. 18. David Dawson. Dowling. 23 and Mary Russell, Dowling, 21. Jeffrey Price. Middleville. 28 and Debra Pawloski. Kentwood. 23. Charles Marble. Freeport. 21 and Tammy Sue Morris. Freeport. 19. Thomas Beard, Middleville. 28 and Debra Coller, Middleville. 24. Daniel Formsma, Elkhard, Ind.. 24 and Rene Arnold. Delton. 23. Mark Seybert, Delton. 26 and Caroline Lopez. Delton, 25. Wesley Coenen. Hastings. 24 and Brenda Armour, Hastings. 21. Davises observe 50 years of wedded bliss Lewellyn "Mike" Davis and Elsie Weaver were married Sept. 2. 1933 in Angola, Ind. They have lived in the Hastings area most of those 50 years. Several were at Podunk Lake and now at 202 W. State Rd.. Hastings. They have one son, Mike Jr., and three grandsons. Elsie s brother and sisters helped them celebrate the occasion with a family dinner at the Rene Ganguillets. Those present were the Ralph Weavers, the Clare Johnsons, and Dorcas Newton Another sister and brotherjn-law. the Robert Coopers of Pontiac, were unable to be present. Ruby Cairns enjoys cooking so much that she likes to volunteer her time to teach 4-H youngsters how to cook. Actually, Ruby enjoys working with youth as much as she likes to cook. During the school year, she's an associate teacher with the Hastings Head Start program and in her spare-time, she helps 4-H youth learn how to prepare complete meals. Around the clock, she's Mom to U-year-old David, Kim, 17, a senior at Hastings; and Junior, 20, a sophomore at Michigan State University. “I grew up knowing bow to cook," says Ruby, a Barry County native who grew-up on a Charlton Park Rd. farm that’s practically just a stone's throw away from where she and her husband Lee (Clarence) reside on Ickes Rd. "Dad was a farmer and my Mom cooked for thrashers," she said. "I can remember that the thrash’rs ate first and the women and kids last." Cooking for thrashers back then involved preparing a huge meal, comparable to what might be served at family holiday gathering. Ruby said preparing meals for thrashers was like a big social event, with neighbors coming over to help. A typical meal might include large quantities of meat, potatoes, vegetables, and homemade pies. The philosophy in preparing such a feast was that the thrashers worked hard and the host farm family wanted to show their ap­ preciation by serving good food, she said. "Cooking is not like a chore for me. I like to do it,” says Ruby, adding that besides her mother, her in-laws, neighbors and even her 4-H members have helped her to become a better cook. Besides cooking for her family, Ruby loves to entertain company. In addition to serving friends, she doesn’t mind cooking up extra food when they have a hired hand or when the hoof trimmers stop at the farm. A 1961 graduate of Hastings High School, Ruby attended the first six grades at the Striker country school. She comments that she and her husband have known each other since childhood, walking to the same grade school, riding the same bus to high school and attending the same church. After high school, Ruby worked at a bank in Middleville for about a year and a half, handling teller duties and working in the bookkeeping department. She took time out 'tor awhile to raise her family before she started her association with the Hastings Head Start program, held in the basement at the Leason Sharpe Hall. This will be her fifth year as an associate teacher, helping to prepare four and five year olds for kin­ dergarten. "We work with the kids and help them to be enthusiastic about learning. "I fed it has been successful,” she says of the program. "There are 18 children in the morning and 18 in the afternoon so we try to reach 36 families each year. At home, it doesn't bother Ruby to have a group of kids cooking in her kitchen. She's been teaching cooking classes to boys and girls in the Quimby 4-H club for a number of years. "AU of my kids like to cook too," she says. "Once the dub was so big that we had to split it into three groups...I enjoy working with young people. Kids today know a lot about nutrition and they really keep you on your toes.” Ruby’s classes include everything from planning and preparing a balanced meal to doing the dishes. "There are a surprising number of boys who like to cook and I think that’s important with the number of women who are working Ruby Cairns loves to cook with the fruits and vegetables that are in season. As soon as the peaches are ripe, her "Peach Crunch Dessert” Is a family favorite. today.” Other activities that keep Ruby busy in­ clude memership in a Farm Bureau com­ munity group called the Odds and Ends. "That’s another place where you have to cook," chuckles Ruby. Husbands and wifes get together and have a potluck dinner and the hostess furnishes the meat. "It's lots of fun and there’s lots of good food. It’s also a time for farmers to get together to discuss pertinent farm topics. Ruby is also active at the Quimby United Methodist Church. Chaufering for school activities, etc. also keeps her busy as her "Roadrunner" license plate indicates. Reading and sewing are hobbies she pursues. When her children were younger, she used to make many of their clothes. Family activities include water skiing and snowmobiling. And, of course, living on a farm means working together. "It’s a family farm and everybody who lives here works," laughs Ruby. Canning and freezing vegetables and fruits is often a family assembly line project too. Preparing recipes with foods that are in season are one of Ruby’s favorite ways to spend time in tne kitchen. At this time of year, her family looks forward to Peach Crunch Dessert which Ruby shares with readers this week. She found the recipe many years ago in a Christian magician plans Middleville show "Big John, a Christian magician who bills himself as “the biggest person in magic", will be performing his gospel-oriented show during the Sunday School hour of the Mid­ dleville Wesleyan Church on Sept. 18 at 9:45 a.m. "Big John", who is as big as his name implies, has toured coast-to-coast with his act and has also appeared at magic con­ ventions. More than half of his programs are in churches or for church groups, where he presents the "gospel through magic". He has performed on stage with various music groups, and recently returned from a tour with the Blackwood Brothers Quartet from Memphis, Tenn. "Big John” is a member of the In­ ternational Brotherhood of Magicians, the Fellowship of Christian Magicians, and the Society of American Magicians. The Middleville Wesleyan Church has services in the Thornapple Kellogg High School auditorium, 3885 Bender Rd.. Mid­ dleville. Sunday School Superintendent Phil Bender and Pastor Gary Wiley invite you to be a part of this “unforgettable experience”. Area Births IT’S A GIRL Connie and William Kline. Woodland, Sept 8, 7:52 a m., 7 lb. 15 oz. Phillip and Patricia Arnold, Hastings. Sept. 9, 11:40 p.m., 6 lb. 7 oz. Rick and Denise Hall, Plainwell, Sept. 10, 1:22 a.m.. 8 lb. 5 oz. IT’S A BOY James and Debbie Morrison, Lake Odessa, Sept. 12. 1:05 a.m., 7 lb. 94 oz. Janine and Nelson Frizzell, Freeport, Sept. 13. 4:02 a.m.. 9 lb 24 oz. copy ot the Farm Journal. "I’ve been making it for a long time — since my big kids were little." she laughs. “I like it (the peach crunch) because it’s like a pie but i t serves more people than a pie does. It's good to take to potlucks and reunions.” Ruby’s Peach Crunch (Use your own favorite crust recipe and use this filling and topping): Ingredients for filling: 1-cup sugar, 4Tablespoons tapioca, 2-Tablespoons lemon juice, 1-teaspoon grated lemon peel, 8peaches (four cups) cut in small pieces. Mix sugar, tapioca, lemon juice and lemon peel. Add to cut-up peaches and let stand 15minutes. Line a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with pie crust (a double crust recipe) and bring crust halfway up sides of dish. Spread peach mixture over unbaked pastry and then sprinkle with the following topping. Ingredients for Topping: 1-cup flour, 4cup brown sugar, ^-teaspoon cinnamon, ¥4teaspoon nutmeg, 4-cup butter, and 4-cup chopped peacans. Combine flour, brown sugar and spices. Cut in butter till mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over peaches Bake in hot (4OO-d**gree) oven for 40-45 minutes. 'f you see NEWS IN THE MAKING, call the Subscribe HASTINGS BANNER to the and let us know... Hastings Banner 948-8051 Telephone LOWEST mt TWS FAIL! 948-8051 Three Great R. JOHNS Ring Styles to choose from! SPECIAL $79ss • Prue includes special options and custom features (Full name option extra) • Full lifetime warranty • Over 200 Activity Design selections •JV •** AppU.iblt' tn Vib.buin Kotk-. Ill it UR Irt&i Ai.llt.ibk- at higher pru«- �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. September 15, 1983. Page 4 John Joacob Meisenbach Vere J. Sutherland LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Vere J. Sutherland, 92, of 1059 Emerson St., died Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 7, 1983, at Pennock Hospital. He was born June 16, 1891 in Eagle, Mich., the son of Milo and Alma (McCrumb) Sutherland. He married Mamie Dunsmore Nov. 21, 1938 in Hastings. They lived in Ionia for several years, and moved to Florida in 1953 after his retirement from the Olds Plant in Lansing where he had worked for several years. They moved to Lake Odessa in 1979. He was a veteran of World War I. Mr. Sutherland is survived by his wife, Mamie; one sister, Harriet Haney of Provincial House, Hastings; a nephew, Don Haney of Lake Odessa; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. The Rev. Hulett officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Eric.Roger Cronk WOODLAND - Eric Roger Cronk, 9, of 205 S. Wellman Rd., died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1983, at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. He was born in Hastings on Sept. 9, 1973, the son of Roger and Judy (Abendroth) Cronk. He was a student at Woodland Elementary School, currently in the fourth grade. Eric is survived by his parents, Roger and Judy Cronk; one sister, Jannell Cronk, and two brothers, Jim and Randy Cronk, all at home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Leda Root of Hastings ; maternal grandfather, Mr. Robert Abendroth of Robert, Mich.; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Nyla Stanton of Lacy; maternal great - grandfather, Her­ man Abendroth of Kalamazoo; and maternal great - grandmother, Mrs. Doris Pierce of Dowling. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 from the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. The Rev. Leonard Put­ nam officiated. Memorial contributions may he made to Blodgett Medical Center Pediatrics ICU. HASTINGS - Mr. John Jacob Meisenbach. 56, of 511 W. Clinton St., and Venice, Fia died March 21.1983 in Venice. He was born in Barry County and lived most of his life in this area. The past eight years, he spent winters in Venice, Fla. He married the former Jeanne Burton on Nov. 7, 1953. He was a pipe fitter for most of his life, first with Viking Sprinkler Co. ot Grand Rapids and then Hastings Manufacturing Co. for many years. He was a member of Hastings Moose Lodge and an elder for First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Meisenbach is survived by his wife, Jeanne; one son, John Meisenbach of Grand Rapids; two daughters. Mrs. Elizabeth Hoffman of Los Angeles, Calif, and Miss Susan Meisenbach of U.S. Army in Korea; and one brother. Edwin Meisenbach of Hastings. Memorial services will be held Sunday. Sept. 18 at .'’•30 p.m. at Hastings First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiating. Arrangements ere by Wren Funeral Home. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church ol Hastings for a Memorial Stipend to a skilled trades student. Elizabeth Roeslein HASTINGS - Mrs. Elizabeth Roeslein. 71, of 2535 Tanner Lake Rd., died Sunday, Sept. 11. 1983, at Pennock Hospital. She was bom near Clinton, Ind. on March 26, 1912, the daughter of John and Mary Ann (Gaskell) Wareing. She spent her early years in Bunson, Ind. before moving to Dearborn with her parents at the age of 13. She married Louis Roeslein on Nov. 28, 1935. She lived in the Detroit and Dearborn areas most of her married life before coming to Hastings in November 1972. She was employed for ten years by General Motors Corp, and retired in 1972 from Chrysler Corp, after 25 years employment. She attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and was a member of the Women of the Moose and St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Detroit. Mrs. Roeslein is survived by her husband, Louis; one daughter. Mrs. Robert (Mary Ann) Varteresian of Lavonia, and one granddaughter, Michelle Susan. She was preceded in death by a brother, Albert, and two sisters, Eliza and Martha. Funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. Wed­ nesday. Sept. 14 at St. Rose of Lima Cathlic Church. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the Wren Funeral Home. Fr. Leon Pohl officiated. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose Church or to the American Cancer Society. Nadine L. Shetterly HASTINGS - Mrs. Nadine L. Shetterly. 58, of 506 W. Green St., died Thursday. Sept. 8, 1983, at Pennock Hospital. She was born in Ionia on Nov. 26.1924, the daughter of Robert and Annie (Lehman) Guernsey. She at­ tended Ionia schools and Lansing Business CoDege. She married Wayne E. Shetterly on Jan. 26,1945. They lived in Lansing before coming to Hastings in 1951. Mr. Shetterly died Jan. 13, 1975. She was employed by Lee Ann Shoppe in Hastings for nearly ten years. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Mrs. Shetterly is survived by three sons, Brian Shetterly of Watervliet. Randy Shetterly of Detroit, and Gregory Shetterly of St. Paul, Minn.; seven daughters, Madeline Shetterly and Mrs. Vic (Debra) Braendle, both of Hastings, Mrs. George (Kim) Caldwell of Fulton, Miss., Mrs. William (Connie) Collins of Dayton, Ohio, Mrs. Thomas (Carolyn) Steward of Kalamazoo, Michele Shetterly of Traverse City, and Yvonne Shetterly of Delton; seven grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Annie Guernsey of Ionia; one sister, Mrs. Joyce HoDand of Hastings; and one brother, Robert Guernsey of Ionia. A memorial Mass was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 at St. Rose Catholic Church. Funeral services were held at 8 p.m. Saturday at Wren Funeral Home. Father Leon Pohl officiated. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to St Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Graydon L Burghduff Delton Area Nashville Area CEDAR CREEK BIHIX Campground Rd.. H mi S.. I'aator, Hrrnt Branham Phone 623 2285 .Sunday School at 10 a m ; Wor­ ahip li am.; Evening Servor al 7 pm.. Youth mH Sunday 6 p.m . Wed Brayer HiUe7pm CHURCHOk THE NAZAKENE, 301 Ful­ ler St_. M-79 Paatnr Thomas Voyles. Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 a m . Morning Worahip 11 am, Evening Service*. Youth 6 p m ; Evening Worship 7 p m ; Wednesday mid week prayer 7pm. Wednesday caravan (irugram 7 p.m DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. Comer 1’ifcr and Cedar Cork Rd . Paul S Unwell. l*a*Uir Ptwo* JH888M4 Saturday Service*. Sahath School tt 30 a m ; Worship II am. Wrd 7-IMl p.m Hihle Study and Prayer meeting FAITII UNITED MEHKNMSr CHURCH. Paator Elmer J FaaaL On M-43 tn Drlion Service* - Worship 10 45 am.. Sunday School 9 :MM0.3U; Evening Service 6pm; United MethraliM Women every (irat Thure day. 7.30 p.m. United Methods Mm every annnd Sunday. 7:30 a.m MIEO HIHLE CHURCH. Comer M-43 and Milo Hoad. Dnug Huntington Paator. Rt No :i. Roa 315A. Delton. Ml 4HO46 Phoned71-4702 Sunday Srhonl 1(100 a.m Worahip Service ll.OO, Evening Worahip 6 00p.m . Wednesday Service 7 00 p.m. INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton Ph 823 2712 I-nested on M-43 tn Delton Pa* ■ » , -Biouy ntxanip ll a_m., ^r™nl? 'rrv,r' *> P rn • Wednesday Bible pitAiwEvu.pl riiMMyijrn'church 1IC21 SNoma Rd Across from Prairievdketiaragr Hrv Bill Blair. Pastor Sunday School 10 am.. Morning Worahip 11 aun.; Sunday Night 7 p.m . Hihle Study. Wrdneaday Service 7 p m ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Hora Rat. Delton Father Ray Allen. S J. Paatnr Saturday Maae 5.30 p.m. Sun­ day Mao* 111X1 a m from Memorial Day Weekend li. Iaila>r Dav weekend, and. 12.00 Nona the rest of the year DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD. Paator Gary Strvena. Phone 623-878!) MeeU in Delton High School LGI room. Sunday Si h«<nl H. 30 am.; Worahip 10 45 a m Mrl'Al.LUM UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH, cnmtr of Mullen and Ot.. Lake Rd . Gary C. Brooks. paator Ph 623-8226 Sunday School at 9 45 am . Worahip Strvxea at 1100 am. Sunday evening atrvicva at 7:00 p.m. youth meting. Tiwadty al 7:00 p.m . Mid week prayer meeting Wed t» vday at 700 pm Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Hev Lynn Wagner officiat­ ing Phone '.►K-3I4H Country Chapel war•hip 10 15 a m . Sunday School 9 a m.; Ben­ field worship 11 30 a.m COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHUKUII. Fornn. Johnston Township Hull. Dowling Jack W Edgerton. Paator. Sunday School 9:45 am.. Worship 10 43 a m . Evening Service 6 p m Wechievdav evening prayer 7 p.m HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH. Hwy M-66 10 mi S of Naahville Robert Lee Sho(U>. Pallor Sunday ■ 9.45 a.m.. Sunday School. 10 45 a m. Worahip Service. 6 pm Young People Meeting, 7 00 p.m Evening Service. Wednesday 7.30 p.m Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free counsel­ ing Servirr on all problem* Phone 616-7583Miii or 963-1713. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. larry Father Ray Allen Phone 623-2490. Sunday Manx 9110a m PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT Berryville. 4 mile* W of Naahville on *4-79. Steven Reid. Paator Worahip Service B.I5 a.m_; Sunday 'Ihurrh School and Coffee Felkmhip Hi. 15 a m.; United Methodiat Women lai Tueaday each month ST CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Naahville. Father le-wn Pohl. Paator A mia■<m of St. Roac Catholic Church. Healing* Saturday Maaa 630 pm Sunday Maaa BJIOam UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Naahville Phone H32-U7I9 Corner Wash­ ington and Stale. Lmnard F Putnam, Paa­ tor. ServKva Sunday 9 45 a m Morning Worahip. HE45 a m. Fellowahip. 11 a m Church School for all age*. 6:W p m UM Y.F. Jr. Hi and U M.Y F. Sr Hi. Bible Hour - all age*. 1*1 Wednesday 7:30 pm BM-h month. United Methodmt Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Wash­ ington. NaahviJe Rrv. J G. Boo.nrr Sun­ day School <>.45 ajn.; Sunday Worship 1100 a.m.; Evening Srrvxe 6:00 p.m.; Bible Prayer. WrdneMlay 7:00 p m NASHVILLE BAITLST CHURCH. 312 Phillip* St. Paator Uwter DrGniol. H529H0K or 852-9025 Aaautanl Paator Don Roacoe. K52-9HM SuruLiy Servirr*. Sunday School R45. Sunday Worship 11 a m, Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wed­ nesday night BiM» Study 7 pm Hua Mmmtry - Call Dun Roaroe 852-U22H MAI’U: GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Clov­ erdale Rd . 5 mike* south of Naahville. 'a mile east of M-6ti Pastor Marvin Potter Phone KU-OMil Sunday Services. Sunday School 10 a m . Morning .Services 11 a m.. Evening Service 6 p.m.; Cottage Prayer meeting 7 30 p.m Wednesday Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN, corner of Barnum Rd and M-6H Woodland Paator George Spraa Phone :M>7-Z741. 9 45 a.m Worship. Horn Sunday Srh<«4. Wrd nesday Prayer 8 p.m. W.M.A. 2nd Wed­ nesday each month. Adult C.E. 2nd Su’ur day each month. 8 p.m. WOODGRUVE PARLSH. Coals Grove. Rrv Pamela Owens. I'sstuc Phone 3674137 Sunday chunh achool 9,'ttl am.. Worship aervx-r 10 45 a.m.. choir 6 p.m . youth frlkrwship 7.:K> p m Holy Comtnun ion first Sunday of ram month Women's Fellowship first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: f JACOBS REXAU. PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hastings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hostings, Inc. Insurance lor your Lde. Home. Business and Car LW. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf -f- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" -118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home Walnut & 5. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hostings. Michigan WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. Constance Heffelfinger Phone 367,W1. » 15 i m Worship Ser­ vice; 10.30 a m Sunday School; 7:30 p.m Wednesday UMYF Welcome. FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Wood­ land Rd . Lake Odrwaa Pastor Richard Se»amk Church phone 367-4621 Pastor's phone 374-rWtM Sunday • Morning Worahip 1000 o m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; evening service700 pm Wcdnawday ■ Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Vrile Rd . Woodland. Timothy Rolhfuaa. Pastor. Sun­ day school every Sunday al 0:15. Sunday worahip 10:30. Coffee fellowship following Sunday worahip oa 2nd and 4th Sunday* each month Lutheran L-olherhood meet* 1st Sunday. 7:30pm Luther League meets 2nd Sunday, C.30 pm. STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST CHURCH. William BlakraJoe. paator Ph 367-7101. Sunday School at ION a m. Worahip aarviee U i n., owning wmhip at 7 p m . mid-week Bible atiady. Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Everyone welccxne Freeport Area FREEIURT CHURCH OF UNITED BRCTHKEN IN CHRIST. It*. Cherry St. Paator. Rev Jerry Drummnnd Phone 7(156134 10 00 a m Sunday Srhool. 11 <R) a m Morning Worship. Evening Worship 7:00p m. Wednesday evening prayer meet­ ing at Y.C.W Club'* 7.00 p.m "A Growmg Chun h For Coming l-crd * GALILEAN BAPTLSV. 108th Nt and N Freeport Rd Phone 945-5704 111 a m Sunday School. II a.m Morning Worship. 7 pm Evening Service. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting 7 30 pm HOPE CHURCH OF THE BHETHREN. M-50 North of Freepiirt al the Kent-Ionia County Lute. Rev. Willi* Slehman Church School lOa.m . Morning Worship 11 a m Middleville Area BOWENS MIIJ.S CHAPEL 10 am Morning Services; 11:15 Sunday School. These are elaasi a for all MUJUOAHLLE CHRISTIAN' REFUHMED. 708 W. Main Street. Worship 10 a_m.; Sunday.School 11.15 a.m . Evening Wor­ ahip 6 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAITLST CHURCH. Hwy. M-37. just north of Mid dlevdle 795-9726. Rev Wesley Smith. Pastor. Mark J Highman. Pastor of Youth and Education. Sunday School 9.45 am; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Servirr 6pm NEW UFE TABERNACLE, 2UI Ru-ril St. Rrv. Gary Finkbetner. Phone 7H5-7429. Sunday Worship Service 10 a m and 7 pm. Wednesday Bible Study 7 :M> p m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at Parmelee Road. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel. Partur Phone 891-1585 Rrv Charir* Dnornlsw. Aaaialant Paator Phonr 7953466. First Servirr 9 a.m ; Churrh Srhool 10.15 am. Second Servirr 11.13 a.m.. Evening CeHirstion 6pm ST AUGUSTINE. M1DD1.EVILLE Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 7922MMI Sunday Ma» 11 a m Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAITLSTCHURCH OF tMANGEVIIJX 6921 Marsh Rd . 2 miles aouth ol Gun Lake Rev Dan Howman. Paator Larrv Tungatr Sunday School Supt Sundav School 9:45 a ni. Churrh Srrvirra 11 a m . 6 p.m Evening Server*. Wrdne*day 6JIO pm SOC.K 3 thru 6 grade*. 7 p m Adult Prayer awl Hi>4r Study Hu* ministry weekly with Ron Moon- Gill ttt|. Ml3 for pickup MARTIN KEFKUMED CHURCH OF' MARTIN Drive-in. walk-in churrh with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel. Hrv Marvin Mreter. Pitalur Worship Services IO n m and 7 30 p m . Sunday Srhool 11 15 a m ST CYRIL A MFmiODIUS t;un |Jlk(. Father Dennie Boylan. Pastor Phooe 7922MM9 Sa'urrl.iv Ma** 5 p.m . Sunday Ma— 9a m IhtSTER REFORMED CHURCH Ihwter Risid near Pine Mkr Rrv John F‘ Padgrll Paator Sunday Worship H..I0 a m and 6 p m . Sunday Srhool 11 a m.. Youth Choir meet*rmh MnniLiv 6 30 p m ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI EPISCOPAL CHI Kt II OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Maa. warn Churrh School 9am. Family Eu> han*t Itla m Nursery- lit a m . Midweek servirr* a. announced Father Kurt Fish, vira* 664-i:<45 Tilt: .NtifEllF PRA |SF. (The Neu Notet 1222 < Chia-t Nismdav Kd (ran Like area Sunibv Worship in a m , Tuewlav g<e(>el amrert 7pm. Saturday Bible atudv 7pm. 3rd Fndm of Month Youth Conrrrt 7pm Phone 793-TMm Hastings Area EMMANCEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, aimer of Broadway and Center St F'r She)don Harhadi. Lnruni Tenro* Service* Sun­ day. Maaa and Church Nehool 10 am GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1.14/2 S Hanover. Hasting* la-tmard Daw*. Paator Ph MN-23541 or 945442M Sunday Sunday School 9.43 a m . Worship Ham. Youth 5 pm., livening Worship 6 p.m . Fellnwahip and Coffee 7 15 p.m Nurerry for ail aervMvw Wednesday CYC 6 45 p m . prayer and Bible study 7 p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Haatinga. Michigan 948-8004 Kenneth W Gamer. Pastor Sunday Servieen Sunday School 9 45 a m Morning Worahip 11’00 a.m Evening Worship 6 p m. Wadnaaday Family Night Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 pm Sacred Sound. Rehearsal 8:30 pm. Sunday morning earwee hrowdeaat WBCH WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METH­ ODIST. 3185 N Broadway Rev. Constance Heffelfinger. Paator Ph. .'167-3961. Churrh Srhool 9JM», Worahip Servirr 11 am . Senior MYF 7 p m ; Thuraday evening start­ ing at 7 p m Choir. U M. Women. Welcnme Curie third Wednewlay of month. FIRST CHURCH OF (1<>!> PtMi N Broadway Rev Davul II Garrett |*hune 94H-222M Parsonage 94341193 Chunh Where a t'hriatuii experience make- y,»u a metuhrr 9.45 a m Sunday School. 10.45 a in Wurship Service. 7pm Fellowship Worahip. 7 p m Wednesday Prayer. ST MATFilAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Kd in Irving Sunday Morning Prayer at 10.30 Holy Communion al 11 <M> The Kt. Rrv William I) la-w is. Rector HARVEST CHURCH on M4I f.ve mile, south of I lasting* Paator Larry Sdvrnnan. Aaaa Paator Allan Welch. Ph 94K4UI24 Service time* Tuesday night (prayer, praise, and worship) at 7 p.m.. Thursday night (leaching service) al 7 p.m.. Sunday 930 a m Sunday Srlavd for all ages. 10.30 am morning worship. 6 p m evening wor­ ship "Word* of Truth" rsdei lirnMirast daily at 2 p.m on WDFP FM (93 31 alao on WMAX-AM H4.H))al3.15 p m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Holtwood and Eoat Slate Road. 9459121 Rev Donald L Brail. Pastor Sunday Srhnnl llt.Ot' a.m Worship Serv»c-r 11W a m. Evening Service 6.00 p. m Prayer Meeting 7.-00 p m WealnvMiay HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Wr»t State Rood Pastor J T Crawmer Phone 945-2285 Sunday Nrhcml 9.45 a.m . WorSp 11.00 a.m. Evening Service 6 pm. ..'adnawday Praise Gathering 7 p.m VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Goapel). 171.3 Carlton Center Itil Sunday morning aeivicv. prm*e and bwnn*. 10 30 a.m.; Evening service*, evangelistic. 7 30 p.m.. Sunday Youth Meeting 6 OU pm. Wednesday Bdilr Study and Prayer Meetingal7_30pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 mile* E on M 79. Steven Reid. Paator Sunday Churrh Srhool 10-Jk) a m . Worship Service 11 30 a m United Meth­ odist Women • IM Wednesday each month HASTiNGS.CHRlSTlAN CHURCH. 102 E Woodlawn Avr Minister Scott Davis Sunday Worship 9;30 am Fello*ailip 1031) to 11.00 a m Bible Schcnl Il tX am to 12:00 noon Wecine*dav Bck4e Study and Fellowship 7:30 tn 830 pm Phone M5-207U BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School |0a m . .’’orshipService 11 a m , Prayer Service Thuradav 7 p.m CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 1.ATTEH DAY SAINTS Merttng at 502 E Bond Sundav Sarratnrat meeting 9 («i am. Sunday School l<H»»am Branch Pre*ident David McMomgle Phone 14818-9849 or 94V41-54 NORTH IRVING WfciLEY'AN CHURCH CORNER OF Wocalachoul and Wmg Rd* Pa-tor Mark Wade. 3319 Buehler Rd Phc.nr 765-8287 Sund.iv Srhool II) a m . Worship 11 .1 tn Evening Service 7pm. Prayer Service WrdnrwUy 7pm Nurwtv provided for all aerva-r* HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall St . Haatinga Rev Manin Sickmiller Phone 945-5197 Service* Sunday School 1000 * m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Sunday and eveningaervico*7.30pm Wednesday mid­ week prayer meeting 7 30 pm FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green St. lU.tmg*. Ml 49O5n (616) 945-9574 L»r Myron K William* Minister Sunday. Sept 18. 1983 • 9 30 a m Church School 9 30 a m Death and Dying class. 1030 a m Coffee Fellowship"Bonnie Shook Day ". 1100 a m Worship Servnce. 4 30 p m West Cluster U M Youth Rally. First UM Church. Hnatingv Monday. Sept 19. Itev l 7 00 t> m Boy Scout" YVadneaday. Sept 2! ■ 6 :«< p m Handhell Choir. Thursday Sept 22 • 6 45 p m Chancel Choir. Satur day. Sept 24 -1.00 p m CROP Walk ALGONQUIN LAKE BIHLE CHURCH. 2625 Airport Rd. Ihck Taggart. Pastor Churrh phon- 1.488482. Sunday S< bunl 9 45 am . Worship Ham. Junior Churrh 11 a m Evening Worship 7pm: Nurarry for all aerv ues ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson. Father Leon Ptohl. Paator Satur­ day Maaa 4 30 p m. Sunday Maaoe* 8 a.m. and 11 a m ('onfevuon* Saturday. 4IX) 4:30 p.m BARKY OJUNTY’ CHURCH OF CHRIST .341 Nirth Michigan J David Walker. Minister 94-32938 Sundav Service* 10 a.m . Hihle Study 11 a.m Evening Servirva 6 p m Wednesday evening Blhlr study 7pm RFXJRGANIZED CHURCH OF JEHUS CHRLST OF LATTER DAY SA1NTN, «. Jelferron at Walnut. Kenneth Colburn. P.alor HumeiMMi567 Sunday School 10 am .Worship I! am PIXASANT VALLF^' UNITED BRFTIIREN IN CHRIST. M-50 at Bell Rd Rev. Don Palmer 10 a m. Worship Service. II am Sunday Sch.*!!, 6 30 Evening Service. 7:30 Wedr*ad«v Prayer Service HASTINGS GRACE BKETHHEN. 600 Powell Kd. Rav.,.(| A. Sarver. Paator PiiiMM- 9439224. Woralup aervu-e 10 3(1 am. evening am ice 6pm. diuwes for all age. Turwlay. Collage Prayer Meeting. 7:00 pm HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTLST. 904 Terry Lane Phone 943.8884 Sat­ urday srrvirra. Sahhslh Schoul 9:30 a m . Worship 11 in , Tuexby • Hihle Study and Prayer Meeting 7:30 p m HUFF. I NQB»4i*.TIIUDLST CHURCH. M 17 South at •1S'T«i .l^ i, Harth.4iinwv>. pastor, phase 945-49U.'> Rota-rt Fuller. d**r dirrrur Swulay whulule 9.30 Fellowalup ami coffee. 9 35 Sunday School. 11 00 Murninjt Worship. 6 00 Youth Mreting*. 7.00 Evening Worship Nursery for all aervice*, iraiisportatuin prov-uied to and from morning arrvire* I'nivrr meeting. 7 p m Wednesday HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH.S WITNFXSFX 220 Wrat Col fax St Bilile Lrrture 9.30 a ni. Watchtower Study 1045 a m . Tuesday - Congregation BiMe Sludv 8pm. ThunsLay • Theocratic Scliool 7 .10. Service meeting 8.30 FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH. 502 fast Grand St Mark J Highman. Pastor Ph 948-2828 Sundav Srhmd. 10 n m . morn­ ing worship and children's churrh. 11 a.m . youth meeting*. 5 p.m . evening worship. 6 pm. Thuraalay prayer meeting 7 pm . Thursday tr-rn claaee* and Primary Adven­ ture* 7pm Nursery provided for all ser­ vices We wrlrome all' FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Haw tinga, Michigan. Willard H. Curtis. Minister Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. Sept 18 • Morning Worship 930 tnd 11.00 Ncrsery provided 9:30 Church School Claaaas for all ages HF30 Coffee Hour in church dining room 2:30 Memorial Ser­ vice for John Meisenbach in the sanctuary 530 Family Night Supper in Memorial Hau Program Youth Summer Mtaaaon 8 00 Con­ versations on Churrh Memhmhip Monday • 7.30 Tnateen' meeting Tueaday • 7:30 Deacon.' meeting. Wednesday ■ 7 UO Chan­ cel Choir practxa 7.15 Worahip Coenmittre meeting in the oungr Saturday ■ 1 00 CROP Walk, beginning in the First United Metho dial Church parking M. WORD OF F AITH FELLOWSHIP 2Suu W State Rd «H<1 Algrmquin Srhool) Paatnr Jeff Arnett, phone home. 94K-2792. churrh 948-2549 Sunday Sunday School 1(1 a m . Woranip 10 45 a m . evening aer Vice* li .U> p.m GRACE LUTHERAN v Hl KCH. '239 E North St. Pastor Mu hae! Anton Ph 943 9414 Sunday. July -8 am Worship Irarly en ice); 9 15 a m Churrh Si fusil, all ■s— 1(H«> Worship.Churrh Council After CHURCH OF THE NAZAKENE. 1716 North Broadway. Rev James Hdgmdorf. Paatnr Sinday Servuv* 9.45 a.m. Sunduy School Hour. 11 (XI a.m Meaning Worahip Service. 61X1 p.m Evening Service. Wednesday: 7:00 p m Service* (or Adult*. Teen* and Children Lake Odessa GRACE BHETHREN CHURCH. Veeder Road. 1 Mile aouth of M-5t> between Darby and Na*h Road*. Pastor Bill Stevens Phone 69.32315. 10 a m. Sunday School. 11 a.m. Morning Worahip. 7 pm. Sunday evening worship. 7.31) p.m. Wrdneaday Prayer Service ST EDWARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, loike Otkesaa Rev Lout* Backinr. Admims trulor 374-P274 nr 374-7405 Saturday Mu— 5 :U» p m . Sunday Maa*r* n anal 10 WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, jml off M-66 N. of M-50 in Village of Wood bury Paator Duane Walter Phone 374-7251 Worahip service 9 30 a m.; Sunday School 10.45 am. Youth Fellowship Wednesday 7 pm.. Bible Study and Prayer Service W-dnr»day 7 p.m CALVARY UNITED BHFTHREN IN CHRLST CHURCH. Comer of 1st and 2nd Avr.. Lake Odeaaa Paator George Speaa Phone 374-8756, Sunday Morning Worthip Service 11:01) a m. Sunday School • 10:00 a m Evening Sen io ■ 7-30 p.m Wednaaday Evening Prayer Meeting 7:30 pm LAKFAY'OOD UNITED MFmiOlMST. Hwy M-50. >. mik W. of M-66. Lake Odessa Rev. Jamea Hulett. Paator Worship 8.30 and 11 a.m.; Evening Service ■t 7:30 p.m CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST. 912 Fourth Aw. Rrv Stephen Keller. Ph. 3748861. Church School 9.45 a.m.. Worship Sen. we. 8.30 and 11 a m Coffer Hour 12 LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Paator Daryl Kauffman. 367-4-335. Acrnaa from the high achool. 718(1 Velle Rd . M-50 Sunday School lOOOujn : Worship Service 11:00 am Evening Servxe 6.3H p.m.; Wrdnraday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. CHRLST1AN RFJ-ORMW) 620 Sixth Aw Rev. Ben Ridder Ph. 374-8IMI7 9'30 a m. Coffer Hour. 9:45 a m Sunday School. 11 am Worship Sr rvKr. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Avr Rrv. Randall Kohls. Ph 3748753 Worahip Hour 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Hour 10.30 a.m . Churrh School Ham. Hickory Comers HICKORY CURNERS WFNI.EYAN. Rev Phil Perkin*. Pastor 10 a m Sunday SrhooL 11 a m Morning Worship. Junior Churrh Nurarry.7 pm Worship. Wednes­ day 7 30 p.m. Family Night Miaswourv Society aerood Friday.7 p ni Potluck. Learn To Ignore Rumors And Let Faith Dispel Fears Y^henever we undergo a period of economic tress and upheaval, it is hard to know what we can rely on. Moreover, even when the economy improves, the prophets of doom may still be hard at work; and the possibility of higher prices and taxes, reduced benefits, etc., causes the ru­ mors to fly and paint a picture of financial disaster. It is said that most of the things we worry about never take place, and that should include these dire predictions. However, if some calamity should ever befall you, this is the time to call upon the comfort and constructive remedy of faith. Let God show you the answer to your plight, and you will be wiser for the experience. Even when better days are on the way, they may require a little patience; and your House of Worship is the best place to de­ velop it. So learn to separate rumor from fact, fear not. and put your trust in the Lord. WYOMING, MICH. - Mr. Graydon L. Burghduff, 71, of Wyoming, Mich., passed away Friday, Sept. 9, 1983, at Kent Com­ munity Hospital, Grand Rapids. He was the son of Llewellyn J. and Rozella (Collins) Burghduff. He Yvas a retired C & 0 Railroad engineer. Mr. Burghduff is survived by his children, Joan and Arthur Porter of Nunica, Sister Mary Joseph, 05.F. of Plainfield, N.J., Virginia Burghduff of Wyoming, Mich., James and Louise Burghduff of Kalamazoo, and Jane and Dennis Wilmer of Jenison; one brother, James and Arloa Burghduff of Hastings; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild ; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at the Holy Name of Jesus Church of Wyoming, Mich. Arrangements were handled by the Kuiper Funeral Home of 1311 Chicago Drive, Wyoming, Mich. In­ terment in Resurrection Cemetery. Angelina B. Barden HASTINGS - Mrs. Angeline B. Barden, 88, 514 E. Francis St., Hastings, died Sunday, Sept. 11, 1983, at the Barry County Medical Facility. Funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday evening, Sept. 14, at the Wren Funeral Home. Dr. Myron K. Williams will officiate. She was bom in Grand Traverse County on Sept. 3, 1895, the daughter of Oliver and Lydia (Warner) Case. She moved to Kalamazoo as a child and attended school there. She went on to attend Western Michigan University, received her high school life certificate in 1914 and her BS degree in 1916. She taught in Indiana for one year before going to Boyne City in 1917 and began teaching there. She married Russell F. Barden on May 10,1920 in Flat Rock, MI. She stopped teaching in 1926 to assist her husband in the operation of their lumber business in Boyne City. In 1942 they moved to Detroit and in 1947 to FL Wayne, Ind. WhUe in Ft Wayne she taught for two years at the International Business College there. In 1947 they moved to Pickford, Mi. where she taught in the high school. Mr. Barden died on October 27, 1950. In 1951 she returned to Kalamazoo and WMU and received her Master’s Degree in 1952. She then lived in Battle Creek and taught at PennGeld High School for 14 years. At that same time she also taught adult education at Battle Creek Central High school. She came to Hastings to live in July 1970. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hastings, Hastings Women’s Club, Barry County Assoc, of Retired School Personnel, Michigan Assoc, of Retired School Personnel, Michigan and Natioal Education Associations, Kappa Delta Pi and Pi Omega Pi. She is survived by two daughters. Miss Mary Kathryn Barden of Hastings, and Mrs. Marion (Margaret Farewell) Carlin of Goshen, Ind.; three granddaughters, one great granddaughter; one great grandson; three sisters, Mrs. Harold (Nellie Elnora) Stinson of Kingsley, Mi., Mrs. Bradley (Sarah Agnes) Lobdell of Flat Rock, Mi, and Mrs. William (Geraldine Catherine) Vadervoort of San Antonia, Tx., and one brother, Gerald Clinton Case of Pearce, Ariz. The family requests no flowers. A book may be placed in your public or school library in her memory so others will have the chance to read and enjoy reading as much as she. Villa A. Meyers NASHVILLE - Mrs. Villa A. Meyers. 89, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1983, at Barry County Medical Care Facility. She was born in Berryville on May 3, 1894, the daughter of Charles and Nellie (Beach) Parrott. She married Ralph Olin in 1916. Mr. Olin died in 1953. She married William Mevers in 1954. Mr. Meyers died in 1963. Mrs. Meyers was employed as a sales clerk for Old Hannemann Dry Goods Store, Thompson Grocery and Markers IGA Store. She was a member of United Methodist Church of Nashville, charter member of Evening Star Chapter OES No. 432 of Ver­ montville. Mrs. Meyers is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday. Sept, io at 1:30 p.m. from Vogts Funeral Home of Nashville. The Rev. Leonard Putnam officiated. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery. Ingird Dagmar Walton BETHESDA, MD. • Mrs. Ingrid Dagmar Elizabetn Walton. 53, died Monday. Sept. 5, 1983. in Bethesda. Maryland. Ingrid was born in Berlin. Germany on Oct. 28. 1929. to Use and Fritz Aschinger When she was six years old, she went to Zurich. Switzerland where she completed her elementary schooling. In 1M1, when Ingrid was eleven, she went with her mother and new stepfather to New York Ci th where she lived for two years and attended grammar school. She then was sent to Drew Seminary in New York State for her four years of high school After a year of college at the University of Vermont and a year at Western Reserve University, she was given a scholarship to Western Michigan University where she studied occupational therapy and graduated and became a registered occupational therapist in June 1952. She didn’t attend her graduation because on the same day she was married to George Walton in Manchester, Vermont, ’’’hey returned to Hastings, Mich, where their first child. Daphne, was bom in August 1953. They moved to Los Altos, Calif, where they lived fora year before going to Tokyo, Japan where they stayed for seven years. Their second child, Sally, was born in Tokyo in November. 1956. They returned to the United Slates in 1963 and purchased their present home in Bethesda and stayed a year before departing for Berlin where they lived for the next 14 years, returning again to Bethesda in 1977. Mrs. Walton is survived by her husband, George; two daughters, Daphne Engelmann of OtisviUe, Mich, and Sally Gregson of Lapeer; her mother. Use Schoeller of Balzers, Leichtenstein; a grandson, Ian Engelmann; and a gi anddaughter, Erica Gregson. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Rev. Canon Donald M. Gury will officiate with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Friends are invited to meet the family of her brother-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. John Walton, 525 W. Green, after the services. Memorial contributions may be made io Emmanuel Episcopal Chtrch, the Cancer Fund or to the Thomapple Garden Club. Julia L. Landes GRAYLING - Mrs. Julia L. Landes, 66, formerly of Hastings, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 1983, at Grayling Mercy Hosp:tal. She was bom in Lansing July 18,1917, the daughter of Jess and Mabie (McNew) Badgerow. She attended Lansing area schools. She married Delvin Landes on June 27, 1936. They Dved in Lansing and Vermontville before coming to the Hastings area in 1947. They have hved in Grayling since January, 1981. Mrs. Landes is survived by her husband, Delvin; five sons, Richard Landes of Ver­ montville, Tom Landes of Ingleside, Tex., Robert and Martin Landes, both of Hastings, and Larry Landes of Ionia; four daughters, Mrs. Donna Bentley and Mrs. Gary (Jean) Wieczorek and Mrs. Tommy Easey, all of Hastings, and Mrs. Fred (Janet) Daniels of Battle Creek; 17 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and one brother, William Badgerow of Dimondale. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 from the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. The Rev. Leonard Davis officiated. Burial was in Fuller Cemetery. William A. Fisher SUNFIELD- William A. Fisher, 24, of 193 Jackson Street, Sunfield, died suddenly Sunday, Sept. 4, 1983, at Pennock Hospital, the result of an automobile accident Bill, affectionately called "Moose" by his family and friends, was bom March 24, 1959 in Hastings, the son of Paul and Frieda Fisher. He was a Lansing State Journal “Blue Bag” paper boy and the recipient of the State Journal D.S.C. 2 year Trophy Award. Active in Boy Scouts and Explorers during his youth, he won Outstanding Scout of the Year award and Ittended Philmont Scout Ranch and Explorer Base in Cimmarron, New Mexico in 1976. He graduated from lakewood High School in 1977. He was a talented self-taught craftsman who engineered his projects from beginning to end. He was meticulous in his work­ manship; his goal was perfection and he worked tirelessly to achieve it. His finished products were masterpieces. While in high school, he built his beloved garden tractor from scratch and won first prize in the Talent Competition. In 1976, he won a first place trophy in tractor pulling with it. That was the beginning of successfully competing and winning many competitions. He became an active Bronco Buff with the beautiful restoration and rebuilding of three Broncos, two of which he still owned. He was employed at General Motors Parts Division in Lansing for six years. He was a member of the Sunfield Fire Department and on March 25, 1981 received the award of the Firefighters Training Council Certificate for having successfully completed Firefighters Training. An active member of the Sunfield Jaycees, he was also a member of the Men's Slo-Pitch Softball League of Lake Odessa, and was participating in Woodland’s "Labor Day” Softball Tour­ nament. Bill is survived by his mother and father; three brothers, Paul Jr. and sister-in-law, Mavis of Alma, John and sister-in-law, Sandra, and Kenneth, all of Sunfield; one nephew, David, and niece, Kathy Fisher, both of Sunfield; niece Angela Fisher of Grand Rapids. He is also survived by his beloved fiance, Rebecca Allen nf Ionia. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 7 at Zion Luthern Church, Woodland, officiated by Pastor Timothy Rothfuss. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mapes-Fisher Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson Foundation or the Sunfield Fire Department Safety Equipment Fund through the William A Fisher Memorial Fund at the MaynardAllen State Bank, Sunfield, Michigan. More obitu aries on Page 8 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 15, 1983, Page 5 INTERVIEW: U.S. Representative Harold Sawyer Speaking on local representation, deficits, and education Congressman Harold Sawyer, R-Rockford. is a former Kent County prosecutor who first won election in the Fifth Congressional District in 1976, defeating incumbent Democrat Richard VanderVeen. The Fifth District previously included only Thornapple and Yankee Springs townships in Barry County, but since 1982 redistricting, it en­ compasses the eight northern townships (Thornapple. Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Yankee Springs. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton) and the city of Hastings. The following interview took place in the Banner office, Thursday. One thing thU is a serious concern...is that Barry County was split in the last Congressional redistricling. People here feel that when they did this, they took away our representative. With half the county w llh you and half the county with (Rep. Howard) Wolpe (D-Delta Township), we don’t see either one of you very often. I wonder what you can do to address this problem and what kinds of things your office might be doing to help service this area? Well, we don’t distringuish between parts of our district. I recognize that within a county it's always a problem if you are the smaller part of your county in a different Congressional district. But that’s true of my whole district. See. I don’t represent a single whole county. I’ve got parts of five counties, but not a single complete county. It's always been that way. Before I represented parts of six counties, before the redistricting, and I had part of Barry then — I had Middleville and that area there. But, I recognize that people in the county, particularly if it's only a relatively small part of the county in the district, feel kind of like they’re orphans. But we recognize that and we try and make up for that. I don't have a single whole county, so as far as my district goes, this part of Barry is no different than part of Allegan, part of Kent, part of Newaygo. You said that you try to make up (or that feeling of being orphans. In what way do you try to make up for that? First of all. I've got to spend a large amount of time in Washington. I keep here in the district about 50 percent of my staff. I have a mobile office that we take around regularly when I'm in the district. lias that been here? Yeah. sure. Do you send us notices of when that is coming? Usually, we send out a zip code notice of when it’s going to be here. And of course, we provide all the different kinds of constituent service to anybody in this part of the district as much as any other part. We get out regular news letters, (and) special interest small letters, for example, (to) farmers, builders, lawyers, other special interest groups, and that's why we're here now, as a matter of fact. Another subject that obviously comes up is the economy and jobs. Barry County has been hard hit....What kinds of steps is Congress taking and the President to ensure that economic expansion continues? Is that expected to affect us locally? I think it's working. It doesn't work overnight. In the last two and one-half years, they’ve brought down the prime interest rate from 214 percent to 1' percent and it’s still going down. That, of course, triggers the construction industry, automobile sales, appliances, the bigger appliances that require financing. In the meantime, they’ve also brought down inflation from 13 percent down to 3.2 percent, annualized. Unemployment is coming down, but that’s always the last thing to respond. We have a very affirmative growth in the Gross National Product, where when this administration took over, there was a negative growth in the Gross National Product. It had been declining. So all of those things are bringing the economy back and Charlton Park to construct pole barn to house engines, barn-raising planned A building for which funding began 12 years ago. is about to become a reality at Charlton Park. The project is a 72 x 120-foot pole barn-type structure designed to house classic gas engine machines belonging to Charlton Park and the Gas Engine Club. The barn will have separate storage compartments for both the club and the park. Proceeds for the new building came from the annual Gas Engine Show which the club has sponsored each of the last 12 years. Grading for the bam began Wednesday morning and materials for the barn have been ordered and are being assembled, says John Patterson, director of Charlton Park. Patterson says the barn currently housing the engines is in serious disrepair with numerous leaks and decaying timber. He adds that a strong attempt will be made the keep the new bam in touch with the other 1900-era buildings at Charlton Park. “We taking all the efforts we can to do that,” he says. “I'm sure it will fit the 1900look of the buildings we have.” The new building will have rough-san white oak siding, pole barn framing and a historic-looking meta) roof. All materials will be fire retardant, says Patterson. He says the structure will be a great plus to the park. “It has a great many advantages for us," says Patterson. “We'll be able to take belter care of our machines and also the public will be better able to view the machines.” A barn-raising day will be set aside latter this month, says Patterson. Volunteer help will be greatly appreciated. will continue to. Now the big dangers in the economic system are the deficits and the deficits are very large and very objectionable. They are in part caused by the slowdown in the economy, which of course puts more demand on the payout side and brings in less revenue because people and businesses aren't ear­ ning money and paying taxes. But that's correcting itseif and I think we're probably going to have to do a trade­ off. The Democrats will not agree to further significant spending cuts unless we agree to some tax increases. They want tax increases and we'd prefer spending cuts. Like most things in a democratic government, you've got to compromise. I'm sure we will not have a general tax increase. I would perceive that we'll probably have some pinpointed closing of loopholes and that kind of thing so that we can increase revenues enough so that we get the Democrats to go along with some further spending cuts. Of course the operation of the economy will operate heavily on the deficits, too. So. I think we ll gel that under control and I think the main force will be the economy. What to you is a comfortable deficit? None really is acceptable....You can't just go from, say a $100 billion deficit to no deficit in one year. It’s just not do-able. You dislocate far too many things too drastically. I think it would be quite an accomplishment if we could get under $100 billion this year and I doubt we will. But if we could, I’d consider it to be a major step in the right direction. Any specific areas you're expecing to see cut or taxed? Not offhand. That’s not within the direct jurisdiction of one of my committees, but I’m sure they are looking at all of them. Again, I think you’ve got to keep hammering away at waste in government. You'll never get rid of it, but there's a lot of slack you could take up with what you might be able to gel rid of there. And, there's no question we’ve got it, we’ve always had it and I guess it's just in the nature of the beast. It's so big and to a degree, unwieldy really, and in effect, inherently inefficient. Are you foreseeing specific areas where waste in government might be attacked? Well, I think in the Department of Defense. You could just pick the biggest departments, you know, I don't think any of them have any more of a monopoly on it than any others, it's just the size. But, Health and Human Ser­ vices and Defesne are the two biggest departments by far. and so therefore, almost certainly that is where the most waste is. Between your so called social programs and your defense spending, it's really where you've gat to look for your cuts and savings since that's where most of the money is. Education: The now famous Nation at Risk, report from the president's commission. What is Congress doing to react to that? is there going to be more money for education from the federal government? Different kinds of incentive programs? How is it going to affect us locally? Well, the federal government doesn't have really that big of a part in the educational system. We probably pay between eight and len percent of the national education bill and my own feeling is that that should no*, significantly change. I think education, other than federal direction or encouragement, ought to be primarily under local control. There are a couple of myths. One is that the federal government has money. The federal government has less money than any governmental unit in the country. We’re a trillion dollars indebt. We're running in the red somewhere in the $100 plus billion dollars a year. The states, including the State of Michigan for al) its problems, (are) still balancing (their) budgets, and (have) no big funded debt. A number of the stales have significant surpluses, Massachusetts, California, some of the others, have sur­ pluses running up into the $5 billion dollar area. So we say why doesn't the federal government put more money into it? Well, the federal government doesn’t have any money. That's the problem. Anything we have, we have to borrow. That wasn't my question. It wasn't why doesn't the federal government. Are you expecting the federal government to put more money into education? No, but the fedral government has done a couple of things here. One is that we've backed off the 25 percent of people’s income taxes. We reduced income taxes in three years 25 percent. And that leaves room for the states and the local governments to take up some of that slack and get some money themselves by taxation. First of all, I think there's no more im­ portant problem in the country today than education. I think that we are going, ac­ cording to all of the experts, from a manufacturing society to, in effect, an in­ formation society. Heavy manufacturing based on ail indications will continue to migrate to the Third World countries where U.S. Rep Harold Sawyer educational levels are lower, wage rates are lower . the amount of skill required in many of those heavier industries is within the total capability of Third World countries to per­ form and we. with a higher educated citizenry and higher sophistication and technology, will move more and more into knowhow, instruction, guidance and in­ formation. if you want to call it that. And of course, the key to that is education. So I think that the future of the country lies in education and I think the national govern­ ment very appropriately has an interest in it in a guiding or incentive kind of reaction. But I don’t think you want it controlled in Washington. There's also a myth that someway or other, that (in) the federal government, either the people are smarter, bigger or better or something than local people. And, that’s just not true. You've got just as bright, able people here serving on your school boards as you do in the Department of Education in Washington, or in the Congress or wherever. That’s true al) over the country. I think the closer you are to the picture and know the needs of the area and the requirements of the area, the better off you are. The more you move it to Washington, the more remote it gets and the people are not any more able or not any better. Arc sou saving that basically the report will turn out to be a study that people can read to however they want? That’s right. The effort has been to try and encourage I he local groups and local people and the slates to zero in on where the problems are perceieved to be and do something about it. 1 suppose to the extent the federal govenment can provide in­ centives and whatnot, that it will. But I don’t think it wants to take control. What kind of incentives might those be? How can you see the federal government directing this thing without taking control? Well. I suppose, there’s potential of lax incentives and other things to encourage people to gel into leaching, a lot better in­ centive for teachers, who at all levels are the key to education. Il’s not the buildings. Ana also, publicity. Just the fact that you asked me the question would indicate that it's been pul up on a high level of visibility by the federal government and it's be?ng talked about in all states and all communities, mainly because the federal government has been beating the drum. Up til recently, they've kind of ignored the problem and it has not had the high profile and attetion it's getting now. That's perhaps the most valuable thing the federal government can do. Are you personally in favor of merit pay for teachers? Yes. I see problems in it, but it seems to me that they should be capable of being worked out. I think with a little study and a little careful consideration they can be worked out. We have merit pay in other things, most other things, and I don't know why we can’t in teaching. I think basically, teachers are underpaid. If you’re looking for a job where you intended to have a reasonably prosperous career, teaching would not be what you choose. Mayor Cook to speak to Chamber Hastings mayor Bill Cook will speak at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce open forum meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at noon. The meeting will be held at the Elks Club with several city officials in addition to the mayor in attendance. The talk will be a question and answer session. Lunch is optional and the cost ir $2.50. Lunch reservations can be made by calling 945-2454. Millage, continued Fred Jacobs, committee head, said “I am concerned about the apathy of the people. There are many vehicles in which the citizens may make their ideas known to the school board and the administration and they are choosing not to use them. "The steering committee spent a great deal of time trying to identify die 'no' voters and find out why they could not back the proposal. “You always hear the same old story about salaries and school expenditures. But where were they when the county commissioners voted themselves raises or other county and city expenditures that affect them just as much. People come out of the woodwork to vote against school millages. I just don't feel they realize the importance of this vote and what it meant to the kids and Die community in helping to build the foundation to our new direction. This was truly an investment in all our futures," said Jacobs. Steering committee member David Turnes said the millage defeat was "unfortunate. The message evidently didn't get across that it’s the entire community’s investment. Harry Burke said. “Il has been very disappointing. We thought we had provided good material. Proposition I included things anyone would see that we need for the school.” Burke said he felt that perhaps unem­ ployment, which is still high, and a feeling that some school officials are overpaid were factors. “Unfortunately, it is the only tax people can vote directly." Steering Committee member Michael McKay said, "I don’t honestly know why it was defeated. I was shocked and disap­ pointed. I can't believe the people of this town did this to themselves and their children." Trial, continued Grote willfully, intentionally and with premeditation of intent to kill", murdered Young and Mott. Hughes said that Surratt will testify that he saw Grote with a knife in his hand, the night of the murder, "poised to come down" on Young's body. The prosecutor also said that Surratt will testify that he asked Grote is he stabbed the woman, and the Grote relied “No, I just slit her throat." Hughes added that the testimony is ex­ pected to prove each count beyond a reasonable doubt. The first witnesses for the prosecution appeared on the stand Friday afternoon, following a long drawn out jury selection, beginning Tuesday morning, in which 81 prospective jurors were dismissed. While cross-examining Det. Sgt. Kenneth DeMott of the Barry County Sheriff Dept., Hofman asked why a suspect in several murders of elderly women in the Lansing and Jackson area had not been questioned. Judge Deming denied a request by Hofman to admit as evidence a newspaper clipping containing information about 19year-old Michael D. Harris and the mur­ ders. "We don't care one whit about Michael D. Harris," said Prosecutor Hughes. "We arc here to try Kevin Grote." Alice Boyd, a registered nurse with the Barry-Eaton Health Dept., testified Monday that she overheard a conversation between Young and a young man. while visiting the Young residence Nov. 24. six days before the murders. Boyd described the young man as “in his mid-twenties, and good looking", but was unable to identify the individual as Grote. On SATURDAYS Bring Your Banking to Us When you're making out your Saturday morning schedule, remember to put HCB on your list. And these extra banking hours will be just as wel­ comed by all new customers who need to bank on Saturdays. For our present customers, Saturday hours are a real convenience, providing added time to handle finan­ cial matters. Now is the perfect time to open an account at HCB, and make the switch to Saturday banking conven­ ience. HASTINGS OFFICE MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE 8:30 to Noon Drive-In Service 9:00 to Noon Lobby & Drive-In Service �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. September 15, 1983. Page 6 LEGAL NOTICES STATE OF MICHIGAN 56-1 DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY Ari L. Cain and Beotric* C. Cain. Husband and Wile. Plaintiffs, vs James A. Hokinton. 7590 S. Wall Lake Road. Delton. Michigan (Land Contract Purchaser) Leonn Boone 6116 W. Sherman Augusto. Michigan 49012 (Lund Contract Purchaser) William Brown 8992 East D Avenue. Richland. Michigan 49083 (Land Contract Assignee) Pete DeMink 121 S. Grove Street. Delton, Michigan 49046 (Land Contract Assignee) Defendants. ORDER TO ANSWER File No. SM833 0529 At o session of said Court held in the City of Hastings on August 22nd.1983. PRESENT: Hon. Gary R. Holman, District Judge This matter having come be­ fore the Court pursuant to the motion of Plaintiffs, and the Court being duly advised in the premises, now, therefore; IT IS ORDERED that the Defend­ ants. James A. Hokinson. Leonn Boone. William Brown, and Pete Demink shall appear before this Court on the 28th day of October 1983. at 10:00 a.m., at 220 West Court. Hastings. Michigan, to Answer the complaint of Plain­ tiffs herein, or toke such further action os may be permitted under the laws of the State of Michigan. Dated: August 22. 1983 GARY R. HOLMAN. District Judge Drafted by: James H. Fisher (P26437) Attorney for Plaintiffs Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw ana Fisher 215 South Church Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 9-22 STATE OF MICHIGAN Circuit Court for the County of Barry Lucinda Roe Castro Plaintiff. vs. Leopoldo Castro Defendant File No. 83-438 DO ORDER TO ANSWER On August 3, 1983. an action was • filed by Lucinda Rao Castro. Plaintiff, against Leopoldo Cas­ tro. Defendant, in this Court to terminate her marriage with Defendant by Judgment of Di­ vorce. It is hereby ordered that the Defendant. Leopoldo Castro shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law on or before November 1. 1983. Failure to comply with this order will result in o judgment by default against such Defend­ ant for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this Court. Hudson E. Doming Circuit Judge Date of Order: August 10. 1983 F. Jock Noller Plaintiff's Attorney. 223 Dogwood Trail Batlie Creek. Michigan 945 RESOLUTION Motion by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commission­ er Lenz, that it is in the public Interest to absolutely abandon and discontinue that portion of Hickory Rood right-of-way and the centerline of Section 28, Tl N, R8W, Johnstown Township east of the center of Section 28. that was relocated and removed by the construction of new grade In 1982. Roll Call: Yoos. Lenz. Russell and Scott; Nays. None. Motion Car­ ried. I certify that the foregoing is a true ond correct of a resolution made ond adopted at a regular meeting of the Barry County Road Commission on September 6. 1983. Betty Moore Secretary of the Board 9-29 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOilCE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 18.839 Estate of CARL JORDAN. De ceased. Social Security Number 367-22-3542 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On August 30. 1963, at 2:00 p.m., in tlte probate courtroom. Has'ings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on the petition of Rod­ ney C. Jordan requesting that Rodney C. Jordan be appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Carl Jordan, deceased, who lived at 3535 South Wood­ land Rood. Woodland. Michigan and who died August 19, 1983; and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated March 1, 1977 be admitted to probate, and that the Personal Repre­ sentative be required to file but a nominal bond.** Creditors are notified that copies of all ciaims against the Deceas­ ed must be presented, person­ ally or by mall, to both the Per­ sonal Representative and to the Court on or before November 16. 1983. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. ••Heirs at law of said deceased will be determined on November 17. 1983 at 9:30 a.m. Septembers. 1983 RODNEY C. JORDAN By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative: 6262 East Curtis Bridgeport. Ml 48722 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw * Fisher 215 South Church Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 616/945-3495 9-15 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 18.834 Estate of FLORENCE LEONARD KROES TAKE NOTICE: On October 4. 1983 of 1:30 p.m., in lhe probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin judge of Probate, a hearing will be hold on the Petition of Leon­ ard G. Kroes for commencement of proceedings, for probate of a purocrtsd wB al t» deceased doled May 28. 1971, and grant­ ing of administration to Leonard G. Kroes, ond for a determin­ ation of heirs. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate must be presented to Leonard G. Kroos. 9736 Brick­ yard Rood. Delton. Michigan 49046, ond proof thereof, with copies of the claims filed with Court on or before October 28. 1983. Notice is further given that the estate will be there upon assigned to persons appearing of record entitled thereto. The last known address of the de­ ceased was 9700 Brickyord Rd.. Dolton. Michigan 49046, her Social Security number was 36540-3443. and the dale of death of said deceased was May 24. 1983. July 27. 1983 Leonard G. Kroes 9736 Brickyard Rood Delton. Michigan 49046 David H. Tripp (P29290) 109 S. Jefferson Hastings, Michigan 49058 Phone 945-9585 9-15 ORDINANCE NO. 180 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND HASTINGS CODE 1970. SECTION 6.65. AS AAAENDED. TO PROVIDE FOR THE INCREASE OF WATER RATES AND SEWER RATES IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS. THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: SectiM 1. $ »c*ion 6.65 of lh« Hasting! Code is hereby repeal­ ed (Code 1970. Section 6.65). Seetiee 2. There is hereby adopted a new Section 6.65 io read as follows: SecHee 6.65 - Rates. The rates cha-ged for water and sewage disposal service furnished by the System shall be those presently in effect until September 30. 1983, and commencing with the October 1. 1983. billing shall be os follows: WATE* RATES Except os herein otherwise provided, watar to be furnished by the System shall be meas­ ured by a meter installed and controlled by lhe City. Water charges shall be $0.80 per hund­ red cubic feet. A penalty of 10 percent of the total quarterly water bill shall be charged if the water bill is not paid by the 21st day of the month following the dale when due. Minimum quarterly fee shall be os follows: ■n«KTii MMHCMaaKi«Mrn 5/8" *3/4" $5.00 1" $9.00 l'/«” $14.00 1%" $20.00 2" $35.50 3" $80.00 4” $142.00 6" $320.00 For any wafer furnished other­ wise than through meters, the City Council shall fix a reason­ able rate based on the number of taps and any other special consideration. SEWER RATES The rates ond charges for sew­ age disposal service furnished by said System shall be levied upon each lot. or parcel of land, building, or premises having any sewer connection with said System, on the basis of the quan­ tity of water used therein as the same is measured by meters therein used, except that manu­ facturing or industrial plant users shall be charged on such bails as the Common Council shall determine from time to time ond all charges shall be col­ lected at the some time and in the same manc.er as provided for the payment of charges for water used. Rates for all users obtaining all or part of their water supply from sources other than the City's water system shall b-> determined by gouging or metering the actual sewage entering the system, or by metering the wafer used by them or shall be determined by the Council on such basis as it shall deem satisfactory. The Council may classify the users of the system according to the quantity of water used ond charge such rates to users in each class as it may deem rea­ sonable. The rote of charge for use of the System shall be $1.15 per 100 cubic feet of water uied, based on the current quarter water meter reading, if paid on or before the due date thereof and if paid after the due date, shall be subject to a penalty of 10 per cent of the amount due. Minimum quarterly fees shall be as follows: xnmprniMOMsca*a«tuatfTu 5/8" *3/4" ‘10.00 1" ‘18.00 1'/." ’28.00 1'6" '40.00 2" ‘71.00 3" ‘160.00 4" ‘284.00 6" ‘640.00 There shall be aconnection charge for a new water connec­ tions as follows: ■a nu Hits mat 1"x%" ‘475 '100 ‘575 l"xl" '475 *150 '625 1%" ‘575 ‘225 ‘800 1'6" ‘625 *300 *925 2" *775 ‘400 '1,175 Should there be a request for any size of service larger than hereinbefore provided, the charge for the some shall be the actual cost of such connection. ENFORCEMENT NOTICE From 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, the Department of Natur­ al Resources will be holding a Game Area Informational Meeting. The meeting will be at Hope Township Hall, 8 miles south of Hastings on M-43. Area biologists will be discussing activities and future plans for the Game Area. The public is invited to attend, and questions about the Game Area will be answered. ■i.nii .i.w PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on October 3, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Hastings, Michigan Phone no. 945-2468. The meeting is to consider the application of Richard Folk and John Reed to add on a 14 ft. by 45 ft. addition to house a cooler and bottle stor­ age room at 1335 N. Broadway; also known as Lot 22 of Supervisors Chases 2nd Addition. Said zoning does not conform to Zoning Ordinance Section 3.201. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hostings, Michigan. SHARON VICKERY City Clerk • The charges for water ond sewage disposal services which are under the provisions of Acl 94. of the Public Acts of Mich­ igan. 1933, as amended, mode a lien on all premises serviced thereby, are hereby recognized to constitute such lien ond when­ ever any such charge against any piece of property shall be delinquent for six months, the City official in charge of the col­ lection thereof shall on or before April 1 of each year certify Io the tax assessing offic­ er of the City the fact of such de­ linquency. whereupon such charge shall be entered upon the next tax roll os a charge against such premises and shall be collected and the lien thereof enforced in the some manner as general City taxes against such premises are collected, and the lien thereof enforced. All provisions of the Charter of the City ond of the laws of the State of Michigan applicable to the time ond manner of certif­ ication and collection of delin­ quent taxes levied against real estate in the City shall be applic­ able to and shall be observed in the certification ond collection of delinquent taxes levied against real estate in the*City shall be applicable to ond shall be ob­ served in the certification and collection of charges for waler service: provided that in all cases when a tenant is respon­ sible for the payment of any such charge and the governing body is so notified in writing such notice to include a true copy of the lease of lhe affected premises, if there be one. then no such charge shall become a lien against the said premises from and after the date of such notice. In event of filing such notice, the public corporation shall render no further water service to such premises until a cosh deposit in such sum as shall be fixed herein shall have been mode os security for the payment of such charges Pro­ vided, further, that if the charges against said premises where a tenant is responsible for the payment are not paid within the quarter when due. the water shall be turned off from any premises against which such charges hove been made. In addition to other remedies provided, the City shall have the right to shut off and discon­ tinue the suppy of water to any premises for the non-payment of water or sewage disposal rates when due. When so turned off. the waler shall not be turned on ogc'n until the charges have been paid. The Department shall charge a "turn-on" fee of Twenty and no/100 ($20.00) Dollars at the time the water is turned on. A "turn-on" fee of Twenty and no/100 ($20.00) Dollars shall be churned by the Deportment In ali situations, other than emer­ gency. in which service has been shut off. BILUNG Charges for wafer ond sewage disposal services shall be billed quarterly by the Water Depart­ ment of the City of Hastings ond shall become due and payable on the first day of the month following each quoner. If not paid by me 21 st day of lhe m~nth following the due dale, a 10 per­ cent penalty shall be added. SectiM 3 - Effective Dets. This Ordinance shall be effective upon publication. Moved by Jasperse ond sup­ ported by Gray, that the above Ordinance be adopted as read. Yeas: All. Nays: None. Absent: One. I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 22nd day of August. 1983. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk 9-15 RUTLAND TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN The Rutland Township Board adopted the following resolution providing as follows at its reg­ ular meeting held on Wednes­ day, September 7. 1983. at the Rutland Township Hall. WHEREAS, an Industrial con­ cern within the Township hot requested the creation of an in­ dustrial development district under PA 1974. No. 198 as amended. AND WHEREAS, the Township Board does hereby set the initial hearing on the proposed cre­ ation of the industrial develop­ ment district for September 28, 1983 at 7:30 o’clock p.m. at the Rutland Township Hall ond the following notice shall be pub­ lished and mailed as requested by law: RUTLAND TOWNSHIP BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED CREATION OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 PURSUANT TO P.A. 1974NO. 196 ATTENTION: Property owners, residents, and Interested per­ sons or Rutland Township: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Rutland will hold a publ>c hearing concerning the proposed creation of an Industrial Devel­ opment District pursuant to PA 1974. No. 196. That t’ie purpose of said In­ dustrial Development District would be to encourage the con­ struction of new plant facilities within said area, to provide for the exsttption for certain taxes ol properties within said area, to levy and collect specific taxes upon the owners of certain facil­ ities within the district, to pro­ vide for the disposition of the tax collected in place of regular property taxes collected under Michigan law; and to otherwise through the tax benefits obtain­ ed by owners of property within the district, to encourage the development ond construction of new industrial facilities. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said hearings on the cre­ ation of the following described Industrial Development District w. ' be held on Wednesday. September 28, 1983. commenc­ ing ai 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Township Holl, within the Town­ ship of Rutland. Barry County, Michigan, located on Heath Rood. Hastings. Michigan 49058. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed Industrial Development District will encompass on area of the Town­ ship of Rutland described as: Property owned by D. * S. Machine Repair. Inc., 1605 North Middleville Rood. Hos­ tings, Michigan 49058. Legal Description: Thot part of the NE '/». Section 9. T3N. R9W, Rutland Township. Barry County, Mich­ igan described os: Beginning at a point on the North line of Sec­ tion 9. which is N89* 29'04' E 1200.21 feet from the N Y» of Section 9; thence NLY 29’04"E 50.0 feet along said North line; thence S2*51 "47"E 557.62 feet; thence S24*4r54"W 332.61 feet; thence Northwesterly 507.16 feet along the centerline of Highway M-37 (100 feet wide) on a 3819.72 foot radius curve to the right, the chord of which bears N53*54'48 "W 506.78 feet; thence N4O*O2’2O"E 731.65 feet to the place of beginning. Sub­ ject to highway R.O.W. over the Southwesterly 50 feet thereof. PLEASE BE ADVISED thot you or your representatives or agents ond all interested per­ sons are invited to attend said public hearing and to be heard concerning the creation of said proposed Industrial Develop­ ment District. Phyllis Fuller Rutland Township Clerk 102 Tanner Lake Rood Hastings. Michigan 49058 9-15 COMMON COUNCIL September 12. 1983 Common Council met in reg­ ular session in the City Council Chambers. City Hall. Hashngs, Michigan on Monday, Septem­ ber 12, 1983 al 7:30 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern William Cook presiding. Present at roll coll were Coun­ cil Members Vaughan, Spockmon, Bennett. Cusack. Gray, Fuhr. Cook. Jasperse. Moved by Bennett, supported by Gray that the n.inutes of the August 22. meeting be approved os read and signod by the Mayor ond Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Car.ied. Invoices read: Beckman Co.................. $1,174.17 Deloitle Haskins * Sells. 6,000.00 Zimmerman Point Cont. Co..................... 7.078.90 Moved by Puhr. supported by Cu­ sack thot the above invoices be approved as read. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Grov that the resignotion of Kenneth J. Howe as Mayor be accepted with regrets. Yeas: Vaughan. Spock man, Ben­ nett. Cusock. Gray. Fuhr, Jas­ perse. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusock. supported by Spackman that William R. Cook become the new Mayor. Yeas: Jasperse. Fuhr. Gray. Cu­ sock. Bennett. Spackman and Vaughan. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Vaughan that David Jasperse be elected os Mayor Pro Tern and that nominations be closed and a unanimous ballot cast for Jasperse. Yeas: Vaughan. Spockmon. Ben­ nett, Cusock. Gray, Fuhr. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Gray, that Robert Blrke be nominated to fill the Fourth Ward vacancy created by Wil­ liam Cook. Yeas: Jasperse. Fuhr, Gray. Cu­ sack, Bennett. Spackman and Vaughan. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Bennett that the letter from Hal Maxson. President of the Has­ tings Lions Club thanking the Hastings City Council for allow­ ing them to park their popcorn wogon on Jefferson and Stale St. and for the support the people of Hastings have given to the Leader Dog Program be received and placed on file. Yoas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Bennett that Mike Klovonich be appointed officer delegate, and Sharon Vickery, officer al ternate to attend the Michigan Municipal Retirement System Annuel meeting September 22, 1983 in Midle nd with necessary expenses. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Gray that the City Assessor. Michael Payne be allowed to at­ tend a seminar October 7, ond 8 at Lansing Community College and a follow up session Novem­ ber 4 for $64.00 with necessary expenses. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackman Ben­ nett. Cusack. Gray. Fuhr. Birke, Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Vaughan that Michael Payne be allowed to attend an Assessor Short Course in Kalamazoo Oct­ ober 31 thru November 2 thru the University of Michigan for $65.00. Yeas: Jasperse. Birke, Fuhr, Gray. Cusock, Bennett, Spockman, Vaughan. Absent None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spackman, that the City Treasurer, Jane Barlow be al­ lowed to attend Michigan Mun­ icipal Treasurers Association Annual Conference October 1012 with necessary expenses. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackman. Ben­ nett, Cusack, Gray, Fuhr, Birke, Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray that the resignation of Max Myers from lhe Zoning Board of Appeals be accepted with regrets as he has moved from the City. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Jasperse lhal the letter from EDC Commission (City-County) outlining objectives and on an­ alysis of survey questions be re­ ceived and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Fuhr thot the annual report from the Hostings Area Schools for 1982-83 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Bennett, supported by Jasperse that lhe City adopt the Michigan Municipal Leagues personnel testing and allied ser­ vices as part of its hiring and promotion of employees and that Chief Steinfort to be the person in charge to use these materials. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Bennett, supported by Gray that Police Chief Stein­ fort be allowed to attend Per­ sonal Law Update in Grand Rapids October J2, for $65.00 with necessary expenses. Yeas: Jasperse. Birke, Fuhr. Gray. Cusock. Bennett. Spockmon and Vaughan. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Vaughan that the minutes of the September 6. Planning Com­ mission meeting be received ond placed on f il»Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Josp«r»». support­ ed by Fuhr, that the rezoning request from Do«glo» Vickery for property located on W. State St. be received and referred to the Planning Commission. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 'Zoved by Jaspar** supported by Fuhr that thacon,li« ln,»r est policy be adopted ond the Hostings City Council sign one now ond before ’be firs* meeting in January of each year. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackman, Ben­ nett. Cusock. Gray. Fuhr. Birke and Jasperse. Absent: None. Corned. Moved by Cu»«k supported by Gray thot 'h® P«''*ion for Sanitary Sewer on Blair from East St. to 212 feet m/l East of East St. be received ond referred to lhe Water Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray that the petition for Water Main on Blair St. from East St. Io 212 feet m/l East of East Street be received ond re­ ferred to the water committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Bennett that the Lana of Lake District of Boy Scouts (Barry County plus Lake Odessa) be al­ lowed to use Bob King Park September 24 for the Cub Scout Olympics. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Spackman authorizing the City Clerk to write to Yeager * Co. to make the effective dote on our Life Insurance the same to coincide with our Health ln*urance. .Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Councilman Gray reported on the Trustees meeting she attend­ ed the end of August. Moved by Cusack, supported by Bennett, that ihn letter read by Cusack commending Patrol-' man Jerry Sarver for his dedica­ tion in spotting a wanted person and persuing him even though he was injured be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Bennett, supported by Cusack thot the Police Report for August be received and plac­ ed on tile. Yoas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Gordon Barlow was present representing Sanford Logan ques­ tioning whkh direction the Sew­ er and Water on Blair St. would come from. The Director of Pub­ lic Services indicated they would not know until pions were drawn up. Moved by Cusock, supported by Bennett to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Road and Approved: William R. Cook, Mayor Sharon Vickery, City Clerk 9-15 NOTICE OF PUBLIC KMHK County of Barry on Proposed Variance Permits Notice Is hereby given that the Bany County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct 0 public hearing on September 20. 1983 ot 7:30 p.m. In the County Com­ missioner's Room, 117 S. Brood­ way. Hastings, Michigan. Caso No. V-30-83 Nelson E. Davis, (applicant) 7:30 p.m. At this hearing, the following described property which gener­ ally lies at 598 Eagle Point Rd., Lake Odessa, will be considered as the site for requesting a var­ iance to erect an addition to cot­ tage two feet from property line. Com on NE line lot 71, Eagle Point no. 3, at pt. 8 ft. NE of SW cor lol 71, th E 55.5 ft., th S 41*10' E 97.7 ft., th SWIy 24.5 ft., th Nly to beg. Woodland Twp. Cose No. V-31-83 Joseph F. Smoczynskl (applicant) 7:40 p.m. At this hearing, the following described property which gen­ erally lies at Pleasant Lake Rd., Delton, will be considered as the site for requesting a variance to erect a house in a C-1 zone. Parcel of land in the Southeast % of Sec. 5, described as: Be­ ginning at a point on the North and South % line of Sec. 5, dis­ tant S 01'12'30" E 709.34 ft. from Center */« post of said section; th continuing SOI *12’30” E along said % line 225.00 ft.; th N 89*49' E 225.00 ft.; th N 01‘ T230" W 225.00 ft.; th S. 89**49’ W 225.00 ft. to place of beginning. Subject to the rights of the public over thot part os used for rood purposes on Pleasant Lake Road and to any easement of record. Barry Twp. Case No. V-32-83 Loretta M. Clark, (applicant) 7:50 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gen­ erally lies at 6402 Thomapple Lake Rd., Nashville, will be con­ sidered as the site for request­ ing a variance to place a 14 ft. wide (H.U.D. approved) mobile home. Beg. N.W. corner Sec. 29, th E 100 rds. for the place of begin­ ning. Th S to N line of the Grand Rapids Valley Railrood right of way. Th Easterly 250 ft. along of said right of way. Th N to N line of Sec. 29, th W to place of be­ ginning. Castleton Twp. Cose No. V-33-83 Roland E. Curtiss, (applicant) 8:00 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gener­ ally lies 675 S. Martin. Hastings, will be considered as lhe site for requesting a variance to place a 14 ft. wide (H.U.D. approved) mobile home. A parcel of land 40 rods East * West by 61 rods North * South out of the Northwest comer of the South 60 acres of the West one-half of the Southwest onequarter. Sec. 17. Subject to easements and restrictions of record, if any. Castleton Twp. All of the above described property being located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon o var­ iance request either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard ot the above mentioned time and place. The variance application are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broadway. Has­ tings. Michigan during the hours of 8.00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Mon­ day thru Friday. Please coll Wini­ fred Keller. Planning Director at 948-8061 for further information. Norval E. Thaler. Clerk Barry County 9-15 Battle Creek Boychoir to perform Above some members of the Battle Creek Boychoir rehearse in prepara­ tion for Sunday's concert at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. The group is directed by Charles Olegar ond the accompanyist is Cal Shenk (also music critic for the Battle Creek Enquirer). Area Obituary Mildred I. Reineke NASHVILLE - Mrs. Mildred I. Reineke, 60, of 207 Queen St., died Tuesday, Sept. 13,1963, in Lansing General Hospital, Lansing. She was bom June 18, 1923 in Nashville, the daughter of Henry and Edith (Clemence) Flannery. She was employed as a secretary for 18 years at Fisher Body in Lansing. She spent the past 23 years in Florida, moving back to Nashville about one year ago. Mrs. Reineke is survived by her mother, Edith Flannery, and a sister, Nora Bell MacKenzie, both of Lansing. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Burial will be in Dowling Cemetery. The Battle Creek Boychoir will sing a concert of sacred music at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Sept. 18, at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. The Boychoir was founded in 1978 by Charles Olegar, who is still the choir’s director. In the five years it has been in existence, it has sung performances in New York; Washington, D.C.; Pittsburg; Toronto; London, Ontario; Nashville, Tennessee; Orlando, Florida; Chicago; and many cities in Michigan and Indiana. It has won two gold medals in competitions, and has been hailed by critics and musicians for its clear, unforced English-style tone quality and its precise musicianship Last May it sang with the world-famous Philadelphia Orchestra in Ann Arbor. The boys, between ages 8 and 13, rehearse twice a week. They perform on a regular basis, singing both major concerts with the full choir of men and boys and orchestra in Battle Creek and other communities, and out-of-town lour performances with the boys alone. The performance in Hastings will feature music associated with the historic service of Evensong (Vespers). Works performed will include a group of plainsong (Gregorian chant) compositions, British anthems, and a set of Evening Canticles written especially for the Boychoir in 1980 by Battle Creek organist Calvert Shenk. Shenk will be the organist for the performance. Admission is free, and the public is cor­ dially invited to hear this oustanding choir in its first performance in Hastings. Gospel singer to appear at Delton Cathy Barrow will be appearing at Faith United Methodist Church in Delton, Sunday. Sept. 18, on behalf of Grace Children’s Hospital in Haiti. She will be singing during the 10:45 a.m. worship hour and will present her concert in the evening at 6 p.m. An offering will be taken for Grace Hospital and the public is invited to attend and enjoy both programs. Homecoming on Sept. 25 Lacey Homecoming, Sept. 25 at Pleasantview School, 12 noon to 5 p.m, potluck dinner at 1 p.m., bring dish to pass and own table service. All former and present Lacey area residents and Pleasantiew School students are invited. Come and enjoy an afternoon of good food, visiting with old friends and neighbors. Music will be by Duane Perry. Hope Township Residents PUBLIC HEARING ON REQUEST FOR ZONING CHANGE Tms4ajr. Oct 4,1M3 at 7 ITMMX, Oct S, 1M3 IF ANOTHER HEARING IS NEEDED At Hope Twp. Hall on M-43 nesr Shultz Rd. This is o continuation of the Hearings on a re­ quest for a zoning change from Agricultural-Res­ idential to Commercial for 6 acres of land on oast side of M-43 just north of Moose Lodge which is north of Wall Lake in Section 29 of Hope Township. Anyone desiring the exact legal des­ cription or more information may contact Dick Leinaar at 623-2267. SYLVIA FORSTER, Sec. Hope Township Ptarwwng Com. NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Job Training Plan Notice it hereby given thot the Private Industry Council and the Chief-Elected Officials of the Barry. Branch and Calhoun Service Delivery Areo have submitted the Job Training Transi­ tion Period Plan for funds provided under the Job Training Partnership Act of 1982 as adm>nistered by the Michigan De­ partment of Labor. The Transition Plan describes the general activities and ser­ vices designed to meet ’he needs of targeted segments of the population who are experiencing handicaps in obtaining employment. The plan also outlines the involvement of the private sector in partnership with government in order to design and implement effective job training programs within Barry. Branch ond Colhoun Counties. Total funding requested for the nine month transition period (October 1. 1983, through June 30. 1984) is $1.569 787 to serve 808 JTPA-eligible participants. The following levels of activities and services will be pro­ vided: Classroom Training 37*/,. On-the-Job Training 37%. Employment Development 8%. Try-Out Employment 14%, Employment Generating Services 4%. A complete copy ol the Job Training Plan is available for Public inspection at the moior public libraries in Barry Branch and Calhoun Counties. The plan also is available for public inspection at lhe Barry County Building, County Clerk's Office. ■ 220 West State Street, in Hostings. Michigan, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Plan also will be avail­ able for public review at .he Branch County Building. County Clerks Office. 31 Division Street. Coldwater. Michigan, between the hours ol 9 00 a m. and 5:00 p.m. The Plan is available for public inspection between the hours of 3 00 p m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Colhoun County Building. County Clerk s Office. 315 West Green Street Marshall. Michigan. Questions and comments are to be directed in writing to the Private Industry Council and or Chief-Elected Officials, in care ol the Mid Counties Employment and Training Consor­ tium PO Box 1574 Battle Creek Michigan 49016. Caledonia to host Parade of Bands Caledonia will host the “1983 Parade of Bands” on Saturday, Sept. 17, starting at 2:30 p.m. Featured are the high school bancL of Caledonia, Martin, East Kentwood, Plainwell, Kent City, and Godfrey-Lee. Guest Director is Dave Catron of Michigan State University. The parade begins at 2:30 p.m. on East MainStreet and leads to the exhibition of bands at the Caledonia football field. Doctors to lecture at local church Dr. Agatha Thrash and Dr. Calvin Thrash, medical doctors and authors of two new books “Home Remedies” and “Nutrition for Vegetarians” will be speaking at 6 - 9 p.m., Wednesday and Tuesday, Sept. 21-22 at Hastings Seventh-day Adventist Church, 904 Terry Lane, Hastings. The authors have been interviewed all over the United States and in Canada on both national television and radio programs. The two doctors will be discussing such topics as how to prevent cancer and heart disease and many other health topics. Demonstrations will also be presented by other members of their health education team on home remedies and vegetarian cooking. �Banner&^/OUTLOOK! *<F*/*C/Where-To-Go.What-To-Dt,,\VhatToBuy Folk Life Festival returns to Charlton Park---------------The sights, smells, and taste of early rural America will be recreated Saturday and Sunday. Sept 17 and 18 at Historic Charlton Park's 13th Annual Folk Life Festival. Demonstrations focusing on skills necessary for survival as well as those fulfilling a creative need will take place between 10 a m. and 5 p.m. each day. A Sheep-to-Shawl Demonstration will be presented by the Charlton Park Spinner’s Guild. The demonstration will include shearing sheep, carding the wool, spinning, dyeing and weaving the yarn into a product. Members of the Charlton Park Antique Gospel sing planned at park A new feature at this year’s Folk Life Festival at Charlton Park will be a four-hour Herb Roberts. Gospel singer gospel music sing on Saturday. Sept. 17 beginning al 11 a.m. Headlining the event will be Chris Bellisle of the Sacrifice of Praise. To be held in the historical park’s village church, the gospel sing will kickoff with a popular group, the Heavenly Nursing Home band. Members of this group are Clyde and Rosie Kuempel, Don Reid, and Ron Hesterly. Their music will feature such instruments as wash tub, piano, banjo, and guitar. Herb Roberts from Nashville will also be performing. Herb writes and sings in a down­ home country style. He has performed at local churches, nursing homes and Christian music festivals. The New Life Singers of the Hastings area will also be singing during the afternoon. They sing their own original songs as well as gospel favorites. Members of the group are Gloria Miller and Darlene, Lynnette, and Jeff DeGroote. Gerald Cairns of Freeport will be ac­ companying some of the singers on his musical saw. Concluding the afternoon at 2 p.m. will be Kalamazoo's Chris Bellisle of the Sacrifice of Praise. Chris is popular in many area churches for her songs that are featured on two albums. 36th Kiwanis Club “World Travel Series” starts rolling Sept. 20 Engine Club will be on hand demonstrating how the mechanical revolution enabled farmers to perform their chores more easily. Such tasks as shingle-making, corn shelling and wood sawing will be demonstrated. Inside the restored 1850s Bristol Inn, homemade bread will be baked on the wood stove. Visitors will be able to watch the process as well as sample the results. Also, butter will be hand-churned in the inn. Other demonstrations of blacksmithing, carpentry, beekeeping, and ropemaking will also take place. Craftsmen will be demonstrating wood­ working. tole painting, rug-making, chair caning, leather carving, tinpunch stencilling, basket-making, candlewicking. and herb­ drying. Many of the products will be for sale. The “Rascals" will be playing music on Nashville Festival also this weekend Summer is gradually fading away into from 10a.m. to6p.m. on Sept. 18 at the Circle shorter days and cooler nights. Pines Center on Norris Road, five miles And with the seasonal change brings north of Prairieville near Yankee Springs. several fall activities such as Nashville’s More than 1,000 came to the event last year Harvest Festival or the Harvesltime Barter to trade surplus crops for more desirable Fair. goods. Booth space °an be rented. Those particular events are just two of the Some of the more popular items include activities going on this weekend as fall produce, honey, cider, tools, handmade begins to creep into Barry County crafts, herbs and small animals. The Harvest Festival in Nashville, Unusual items include purple feathers, sponsored by the Maple Valley Recreational silver ingots, compost, canna flower bulbs, Development Corp., will be held Sept. 16-18. and ginseng. The recreational development organization Meals and snacks form the Circle Pines is a group of volunteers who organized this Whole Foods Kitchen wil be served all day. fund-raiser to help build a recreational park Demonstrations and information will also be along Main Street in Nashville. passed along throughout the day on The MVRDC has already constructed ball beekeeping, vermiculture, herb growing and fields and picnic facilities and soon plans to spinning by the Thornapple Valley Organic add a boat launch among other im­ Growers, Circle Pines, and the newly formed provements. Barry Preservation Committee. The Harvest Festival will offer carnival Also going on in Barry County is the grand rides and concessions and a midway will be opening of the historic Bowens Mills Waterset up on the vacant lot on the west side of powered Machine Shop on Sept. 17. The mill Main Street. will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on that Friday’s activities commence with the day. annual turkey supper at the United Activities include costumed craftsmen Methodist Church Community House. Ser­ demonstrating pioneer skills along the Mill ving begins at 4:30 and will last until 7 p.m Stream such as basket-making, soapAt 6 p.m. the new Central Park fountain mnking. spinning, beekeeping, quilt-making, will be dedicated by the Chamber of Com­ and blacksmithing. merce. The Otto Steam Engine will be giving rides On Friday, a talent show wil) be held on to children and a french Voyageur and In­ Maple Street starting at 6 p.m. Halfway dian camp will be set up on the edge of Mill through the talent show the 1983 Harvest Pond. The day will climax with an oldKing and Queen will be crowned. fashioned sing along at 7 p.m. Also held on Saturday as part of the Another event in the county this weekend Harvest Festival will be the Grand Parade will be the Fall Festival on the Bedford which kicks off at noon at Putnam Park and Masonic Temple on Sept. 17. The festival marches to the Fuller Streel athletic field. includes a bazaar, a smorgasbord that inOther events on Saturday include a pet -etudes swiss steak, baked ham, a salad bar show, a water ball contest, and the and a dessert table. The cost of the traditional harvest produce judging contest. smorgasbord is $4 for adults and $2 for The Harvesttime Barter Fair will be held children and it will last from 5 to7 p.m. Wanted ex-girl scouts Horse-drawn wagons are still a familiar sight in Yugoslavia. Correction: Tickets printed for the first travelogue — Yugoslavia — were incorrect. The date is Tuesday, Sept. 26, and not Sept30. A chance to enjoy a few of the world’s multitude of sights and sounds the leisure and convenience of your local armchair is again at hand. The Hastings Kiwanis Club returns with its 36th annual “World Travel Series”, starting next Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Hastings Central Schoo! Auditorium. This season’s six-part series launches with "Yugoslavia”, narrated by Frank M. Klicar. Tickets are $2.50 at the door, but the Kiwanis Club is currently selling its 1983-84 season ticket at six admissions for $10. The ticket may be used as single admissions for the six films or in any preferred combination — six admissions for one show, two ad­ missions for three shows, and so on. Students may purchase a season pass for $3. All profits from the series will be used for youth activities and community projects. Along with “Yugoslavia”, upcoming travelogues include: “Bahamas Holiday”, “Chuckelogue in Pacific Northwest”, “Call of the Yukon”, “Amazing World of Will Rogers", and "The Three Worlds of Peru". They are filmed in natural color and are full-length moving pictures. Showings will be once a month on a Tuesday from September through March, except for December. The first showing will also feature in­ termission music by Elsie Sage at organ and the Clyde Kuempel Trio. Yugoslavia is a glimpse at this world crossroads in southeastern Europe, a nation that encompasses six countries in one — Frank Klicar, a well-known lecuter, brings his talents to Hastings on Sept. 20. Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, and Macedonia. A fiercely individualistic people in widely differing landscapes, the Yugoslavs have four main languages, three religions, two alphabets and are a potpourri of such ethnic groups as the Hungarians, Turks, Shiptars, Austrians, Italians, Bulgarians, Romanians, and Gypsies. Along with its modern-day architecture and way-of-life, the area also features remnants from the Roman Empire and the Middle Ages. The narrator — Frank Klicar — is a Yugoslav by descent and was able to open many doors to the “real" behind-the-scenes Yugoslavia. They include: daily life on a Croatian farm, Yugoslavians in city and in village and at school and at work. Tickets on sale at The Reminder/ Hastings Banner office or from a Kiwanis member. EAST Repair Service • Engraving • Watch Repair i'. ■ Make' HODGES JEWELRY 122 W State St. Hastings Ph. 945-2963 hammered dulcimers. Saturday's activities include gospel music, performed by several area musicians, from II a.m. - 3 p.m. On Sunday, the Ringo Swingo Square Dancers w ill be performing. Also on Sunday, the Fir-Eunn-Og pipe and drum band will be playing the plaintive music of the Scottish Highlands, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Les Raber and Friends will be doing some good old fashioned fiddling from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission to the Folk Life Festival is $2 for adults. 50 cents for children under 12, and preschoolers are free. Charlton Park is located five miles east of Hastings off M-79. For more information, call (616 ) 945-3775. Wanted...business women, housewives, college students, ex-girl scouts, ex­ girl scout leaders and any women between the ages of 18 and 81. An adult group of Girl Scouts in the Hastings area is being started and organizers would like anyone interested to become a member. They will meet one night a month for fun, adventure, opportunity and new achieve neats. “Be a part of a great American family and of an evergrowing international movement - that is im­ portant in the lives of girls and women all around the world,” organizers said. Our goals are to help our community, to be a resource for girls six through 17, to explore and build skills, to express and act upon our cares and hopes for the world and to be recognized for our accomplishments." If interested, call Lin Hough at 945-9718 or Pat Elliott at 948-9244. Girl Scouts seeking new members "Now that fall is upon us in Girl Scouting,” said Charlene Swank of the Far North Neighborhood Scouts, “we are gearing up again and its time to register your daughter in Scouting." Flyers have been put in the area schools. If your daughter didn’t receive a flyer from school, please call Pat Elliott, 948-9244 or Charlene Swank, 948-8171. DISCOUNT TIRE PRICES Early rural America comes alive again this weekend at Charlton Park, located east of Hastings.Demonstrations of life skills and handicrafts will be the focus of two-day event. Also planned are a Gospel concert on Saturday morning, the Ringo Singo Square Dancers, a Scottish bond, and some old fashioned fiddling. At Northwestern Mutual, we can't be QUIET New! any longer. Our policyowners have the opportunity to increase their dividends, some up to 4U%. Or more. Without an inc rrase in premiums. ...for motor homes, trailers boats and cars. Secure building with cement floor. Update '83. Ask about it. 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Mr. Klahn flew from Lansing to Chicago and from there to Amsterdam, Holland, by KLM. While it is usually a seven-hour flight from Chicago to Amsterdam, his flight took only 6‘,i hours because of a tail wind. He showed pictures of a cheese factory near Amsterdam, a wooden shoe factory, and the Dutch Flower Auction. The tour he was taking visited farms in five coimtries. After leaving Holland, the group went by bus to Germany, Switzerland, France and Belgium. They visited cities as well as farms and saw several very im­ pressive cathedrals. In all, they bused through 1870 miles of Europe in 14 days before returning to Amsterdam to fly back to Chicago. Mr. Klahn's story about his trip was very interesting and the pictures were beautiful. Rev. Dcnay Asp of Capital University in Columbus, Ohio — the only Lutheransponsored university east of the Mississippi River — spoke to the Sunday School at Zion Lutehran Church. He also led the worship service and gave the sermon. Also at Zion on Sunday, Larry Lubitz gave a short report on his summer travels in South and Central America with the Campus Crusade for Christ Athletic Group. Larry said he spent two weeks at Colorado State University in Fort Collins to train before the team for which he played left During the summer they played demon­ stration games in Mexico where they played the Mexican Olympic team, in Peru where they were escorted everywhe. • by military police and won every game they played, and in Brazil where they also won all their games. Larry thanked the Zion Lutheran Church and everyone in it who gave money to help finance his participation in this program. He told about the ministry carried on before, during and after each game. Ron Coppess is now the building trades teacher at Lakewood. A building trades house will be started this year, but it will be a two-year project and so will not be finished and sold until next year. The house is being built near last year's house which was in the Eagle Point vicinity. Ron's wife, Ellyn, is conducting a one-daya-week nursery school in their home again this year. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Dalton were in Grand Rapids Friday afternoon where they stayed for the end of the Grand IV Festival held there. The two sat near the Gerald Ford Museum and listened to old-time music for an hour, then enjoyed the spectacular fireworks show put on that evening. LaVeme and Jean Roberts left the Woodland area on Aug. 18 and took their 10year-old granddaughter, Denyee Steury — who spent part of her summer at their home — back to her parents in Colorado Springs. They spent some time there with their daughter and her husband before returning to Michigan last week. On their way home, they visited Custer State Park in South Dakota, then drove through Minnesota, Iowa and Dlinois. They were surprised that it was hard to find motel accommodations *•’ Iowa the week after Labor Day, Mrs. Roberts explaining that everything was full in several towns and that they had to drive 900 miles one day. The blood pressure clinic at Woodland School resumed this week. It was held Sept. 12 between 3.30 and 5 p.m. This is a service of the Community Education Dept, of Lakewood Schools and will continue on the second Monday of each month through the school year. Carol Enz went to Nashville, Tennessee, on a tour. She left Woodland on Thursday, Sept. 1, and returned that next Monday. While in the Nashville area, Carol visited Twitty’s City, toured the city and the old Opery Indian artifacts eagerly sought House, and saw the stars' homes Ly bus. She also visited a recording studioand attended a rodeo. She spent a day-and-a-half at Operyland where she saw several shows including the Roy Acuff Show and a filming session of the Grand Ole Opery TV Show with Minnie Pearl and Roy Acuff. Carol said that she "enjoyed it and ate lots". Woodgrove Church recently held a Sunday School promotion and teacher recognition program. The new fall quarter at Sunday School began on Sept. 4. On Sept. 11 a picnic was held in the church building after Sunday morning worship service. It included a carry-in dinner and games for all ages. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Townsend were visited last week by a couple — Mr. and Mrs. Mostahfa Pathan — whose wedding they attended in Tennessee this past January. He is a young man whose family the Townsends met while they were in Bangladesh. In 1977 he came to America to study. Mostahfa attended Lawhead University at Thunder Bay, Canada, and stayed with the Townsends and worked for them summers while he attended that university. He is now working on a Ph. D. degree at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn. Mr. Pathan and wife Lisa, who is a Ten­ nessee native, had been visiting his younger sister at the Catholic University in Washington, D.C. and came here after their visit in the capital before returning to Knoxville. While the young couple were at the Townsend farm near Woodland, he cooked several Bangali meals which Ralph and Mildred enjoyed. The Townsends took their guests to Charlton Park and to Grand Rapids and, for several evenings, they also went over their personal slides of India and Bangladesh for the American bride who wanted to learn all she could about her husband's country. The couple arrived on Labor Day and left late in the week. Phillip Townsend, son of Ralph and ATM - Automatic Teller Machine Newly installed in our Vestibule for24-hour Operation... Wn Ready...Anytime You Are! Apply for your 24-Hour... Banking Card Your keys to 24-Hour Banking are your card and your personal identification number (secret code). 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Withdrawals Deposits Transfers Your savings for... Withdrawals Deposits Transfers You can even make payments to the bank! And more. No one can say with final authority when and how the first Indian tribes arrived in America although many theories have been presented over the years. We do know that long before the white man arrived on our shores the Indians were well advanced in many handicrafts. Nuts, berries, roots, bones, furs, teeth, animal skins, feathers, quills, and more — all products of nature — were an integral part of their daily life. No other animal gave so much to a people as did the bison or buffalo. It was especially important to the many Indian tribes oc­ cupying the Great Plains, a bountiful land which stretched from the Rocky Mountains east into Minnesota. Until the white man’s goods replaced them, almost everything necessary to the Indians daily life came from the buffalo which roamed freely over their lands. Every part of the buffalo was found to be useful. Meat, not consumed, was cut into strips and dried in the sun, then stored in parfieches made of rawhide fm use when fresh meat was not available. The buffalo’s bones were made into tools and war-clubs, and their hides were used for leggings, robes, shirts, pouches, pipebags, and tepee coverings. No portion was discarded or wasted. Indian women excelled in skin dressing and, until the white traders came on the scene bringing cloth with them, all Indian clothing was made from the skins of animals. The women sewed with sinew thread made from the large tendon of the elk, moose, or buffalo’s backbone. This was wetted with saliva and then dried stiff and hard, making it easy to push through the awl holes punched into the skins. Lake Odessa News: The Blue Star Mothers gathered Tuesday for a potluck supper, followed by a meeting and social evening. Reine Peacock is the president of the group. Dedication services were held Sunday at the West Odessa Community Church at the comer of Bliss Rd. and Musgrove Highway at 2:30 p.m. The church was built in 1875 and was the first one in the township, then known as the "The First United B re them of Odessa. Services were held there for many years with various churches and organizations using it for meetings. At one time it was used by the West Odessa Missionary Service. The present congregation is affiliated with the Indiana-Michigan Conference and has held meetings there since 1981. The building has been remodeled with an addition erec­ ted. Ross Weber is the pastor. The Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce is planning to hold a "Merchant’s Auction" on Oct. 15 at the fairgrounds, according to Mark Potter. Another Chamber project is "welcome signs" for the village limits and updating signs for the Veterars Memorial Chapel and Park, the public beach, and the village park. The VFW Post and Auxiliary began ser­ ving Sunday morning breakfasts from 7 to 11 a.m. on Sept. 11. They will be held every Sunday at the hall on Tupper Lake St. and M50. An improvement made to the village park is the boardwalk and steps leading to the band shell from the park sidewalk. Another improvement, this one on Fourth Ave., is the new tall, painted fence erected along the empty space where the Silver Bullet Saloon was located before burning down several years ago. The area in front of the fence will be sodded and perhaps include flowers and a park bench. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock and. Michele spent the weekend at Mt. Pleasant with their other daughter, Sue, who is a college student there. Also accompanying them were Gayle’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Renwick of Harrison. Mr. end Mrs. Harry Peacock of West­ phalia, with daughters Lori and Mary, called on his mo'.her, Reine Peacock, Friday af­ ternoon. Dave Smith of Smith Brothers Elevator Ag Society to meet Sept. 26 The annual meeting of the Barry County Agricultural Society will be held Monday, Sept 26 at the Extension office, Hastings. The election polls will be open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meeting immediately following elections. ...Anytime • And you can bank when we’re open. Because it’s fast and easy. Mildred Townsend, was home last week. He now lives Elast Jordan. He did not bring his family this week as he came to help with the seasonal farm work. Zion Lutheran Church Brotherhood held a rally on Sunday afternoon at the Will Brodbeck's pond near Highways 66 and 50. They roasted wieners and had an outdoor meal. Bob Offley, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Offley, recently enjoyed a four-day trip to Oswego, New York, as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Landon and family. Wayne is well known in this area as a race car driver. He participated in the Oswego Speedway International Classic over the Labor Day weekend. Bob has worked for Mr. Landon all summer at his shop near Carlton Center. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Ted Offley took Bob to Ferris State College at Big Rapids where he will be a student in the Technical Arts Program this year. Bob intends to study automobile mechanics. Audrey Kussmaul attended a bridal shower on Sunday afternoon at the home of her son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Kussmaul, in Lansing. The shower was for Miss Julia Rowe who will marry Jay Kussmaul, the grandson of Stuart and Audrey, on Sept. 24 at the St. Jerrard's Catholic Church in Lansing. About 35 people were at the shower. Margene Kussmaul Guenther (the daughter of Stuart and Audrey) and her daughters, Jan Niecko and Amy Guenther, all came from Kalamazoo for the shower. Also attending was Pam Hamilton from Richland. Audrey said that the weather was perfect, the day was lovely, and everyone enjoyed the pre-nuptial festivities. was recently elected secretary of the Michigan Plant Food Council during that group’s recent convention in Traverse City. The Jordan Lake Tip-Up Association, held its meeting at the Page Building to begin plans for the February Tip-Up Festival. Several new events are planned. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Trumpower, local, were among the relatives that attended the wedding of their grandson, Ray Trumpower, to Cheryl Hanson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Hanson of Arnegard, North Dakota. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Trumpower of Dickinson, North Dakota. Mrs. Trum power's parents. Rev. and Mrs. Francis Huff of Potterville, also attended. Rev. Huff was the pastor of the Nazarene Church in Lake Odessa at one time. Weekend guests of Reine Peacock were Sisters Magdalena of Wright and Williatn Mary of Grand Rapids. Callers were Hugh Peacock, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Haller, Mrs. Roger Winkler with Carol, Darrin, and Patrick, all local, and Mrs. Pete Carey of Portland. Denise Cross and Randy S. Hazel, recent graduates of Lakewood High School, have been awarded scholarships for the coming academic year at Central Michigan University. Rev. and Mrs. Jobn Harkness of Wheeler was here for a short visit with her father, Lance Brooke. Mrs. Cecile Perin has returned home from Troy after 10 days where she visited daughter Virginia and family, the Dennis Dorns. Benjamin Joseph Williams weighed nine pounds, 11 ounces at birth on Aug. 26. His parents are Lee and Gayle Williams of Lake Odessa. Grandparents are Mrs. Sandra Williams of Woodland, Mr. and Mrs. Royce Brooks of Lake Odessa, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Williams of Lansing. Great­ grandfather is W.L. Brooke of Lake Odessa. Wiliam A. Walker has joined the licensed professional staff of the Langeland Chapels of Kalamazoo. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Walker of Lake Odessa, was a Lakewood High School graduate, and graduated in 1982 from the Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science in Atlanta. He is licensed by the Michigan State Board of Morticians. William dd his undergraduate studies at Western Michigan University. He and his wife, the former J ennuier Huck of Sunfield, reside in Kalamazoo. The Lake Odessa Class of 1958 held its reunion at MiddleVilla Saturday evening with 21 members in attendance, along with spouses and friends. Many came from out-ofstate, as well as nearby areas, and some have not seen each other for years. They plan another reunion in five years. • NOTICE • THE TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE, Barry County, State of Michigan, is offering FOR SALE, property on Assyria Road in Maple Grove Township. The legal description: Commencing 20.5 rods N. of S.W. corner, section 152-7, Th N. 4 rods, S 10 rods, S. 4 rods, W. 10 rods to beginning, (the old town hall site). Sealed bids will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 3, 1983. All bids must be accompanied by a bid deposit of 10% of the bid in the form of a certified check or money order, must be sent by mail and plainly marked "Bid enclosed”. Mail to ... Maple Grove Township, c/o Doro M. Chase, Clerk 9780 Maple Grove Rood, Nashville, Michigan 49073 Bids will bo opened ot the next regular township board meeting on Octobel 5, 1983, starting at 8:00 p.m. The Maple Grove Township Board reserves the right to accept or reject West State at Broadway Member FDIC (All deposits Insured up to S100.000.00) any or oil bids. All rejected bid deposits will be returned by certified mail. DORA M. CHASE, Clerk • Maple Grove Township Phone 852-1933 "Sinew sewn" is a good indicator of the age of any Indian item. The women carried their awls with them in a soft bag of buffalo skin, often decorated with animal quills or beads^ having a loop at the top for attaching to the belt. Before the white’ traders came, bringing metal tools with them, it is believed that all the Indian's implements were made of stone, bone, or wood. Until those traders introduced metal blades to the tribes, the early knives were also made of bone or stone. These knives were carried in a case or sheth made of rawhide, often decorated with quillwork or beads. Every warrior also carried a club or hatchet-tomahawk. The handles were often covered with animal skins or were painted or carved. Pipe bowls were fashioned from Catlinite, a soft red stone found in southwestern Minnesota. These stone quarries were regarded as neutral ground by tribes. Often . the pipe stem was made from ash or sumac, these woods having a soft, spongy core of pith which could easily be removed. Many artifacts we find today were decorated with quills from the porcupine. The Indian women excelled in the art of dying the quills into bright colors obtained by boiling roots and berries. Quills were used to decorate clothing and mocassins, were wrapped around pipe stems, and were woven into armbands, belts, and hair ornaments. A;jy piece of Indian quillwork today is high on the collector’s list and also very ex­ pensive. When the traders brought beads to the Indian women, they began to use them in combination with quills. Quillwork gradually disappeared as the beads were colorful and easier to use for decoration. The first beads arrived to the Plains Indians sometime after 1800, transported by ponyback trains, resulting in their being called "pony beads". They were twice the size of later beads, were irregualr in shape, and opaque. They were imported from Europe and were mostly white or bright blue. Soon after smaller beads of different colors arrived and were called "Venetion beads". By 1870 translucent beads made an ap­ pearance and were of varied size and color. By the latter half of the 1800’s, as the settlers moved in, beadwork had become a major industry with the Indian women. Tribal designs had made an appearance, so the collector today, by studying the bead­ work of an item, is often able to ascertain the tribe from which it came. The women’s skill in beading and quilling has never been equalled. The techniques were handed down from each generation, drawing to a close around the turn of the century. Pre-1900 beadwork is especially sought after today. Beaded and porcupine quill pipe bags are among the finest artifacts made by the In­ dians, rating high with collectors. Long and narrow, the bags were beaded near the top, while at theends were rows of rawhide strips wrapped with quills and a fringe of buckskin below. The tobacco was carried at the bot­ tom of the bag and the pipe was separated from the stem for easy carrying in the bag. The Indians had many uses for bags and pouches. Many small types were made. There were bags for amulets, awls, trinkets, scrapers for animal hides, and various other small tools. QuiUwork and beaded mocassins are also much sought after. Made from a single piece of hide or servers] pieces, they were ex­ tremely suitable for walking in the woods, and every family member wore them. The older mocassins, again, had only quillwork decoration, others had quilled tops and beaded edges, and later only beads were used. When the tribes were placed on reser­ vations around the turn of the century, the quality of all beaded pieces deteriorated. It seemed that as their spirits were broken, so was their desire to create things of beauty. Collecting Indian artifacts and beadwork — specimens of a skilled art from now tong gone — has become very difficult as most are now in museums or private collections. When an item does surface, it is quickly snatched up regardless of the high price .'* carries. BPW membership drive planned for tonight at Moose For more than 60 years the National Federation of Business and Professional 'Women’s Clubs have been working to im­ prove working conditions and job op­ portunities for women in communities throughout the country. Since 1953, when the local club was established, in Hastings, the community has been of those benefiting from BPW’s work. This year BPW will be conducting a membership outreach effort directed at women who may not be familiar with the organization and activities. "Today's working women make a significant contribution to the economy and to the fabric of our society,” siad Mary Lou Gray, a club member. “BPW offers working women an opportunity to increase their personal and professional skills, while of­ fering a support network in which they can share experiences.” The local club will host a membership reception on Thursday, Sept. 15 7:30 p.m. at the Hastings Moose Lodge. Past State President Ila Smith will be the keynote speaker. The membership reception is open to all members and all working women who are interested in the goals and objectives of the club. Anyone interested in learning more about the Hastings chapter of the Business and Professional Women's Club, is cordially invited to attend. For more information, contact Mary Pennock at 945-9406 or Sheriot Sours at 8529693. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday September 15, 1983.Page 9 Two key match-ups highlight football action by Steve Vedder JoePaterno, the wise old football coach of Penn State, once observed that football teams usually make the greatest strides between the first and second games of the season. If that’s the case, there are a few local ’earns that have a few strides to make. Four of the five Barry County football teams bit the dust in their respective openers and the fifth had to beat a fellow county team for it’s win. Two of last week’s losers, namely Hastings and Delton, will be hopping from the frying pan into the fire this week. Those teams lost especially disapointing openers last week, but will be faced with even stiffer tests this Friday. Hastings in particular could find itself in deep trouble. The Saxons entertain always tough Grand Rapids Catholic Central, a team ranked in the state's top 20 in several pre­ season polls. And what's even worse is the Cougars will bound into town in a rather surly mood after a season-opening 21-0 loss to Muskegon Catholic, a team that has won the Class B football title two of the last three years. With the Twin Valley schedule opening on Sept. ?3, Hastings coach Jeff Simpson realizes his team badly needs a win. He scouted Grand Rapids last Saturday and came away impressed. "We’ve got to get our offense going,*' says Simpson. "We're just making too many mistakes. A little mistake in the middle of a drive is costing us." Last week two interceptions and a fumbled Punt led to all three Lakewood touchdowns in a 2l-o Saxon loss. Simpson says the Cougars run an offense much like Hastings, something along the option-wishbone lines. On defense the Cougars run a 4-3. Simpson downplays any type of quar­ terback switcheroo between juniors Mike Matthews and Paul Turnes. Matthews started against Lakewood, but Turnes Played the last quarter and a half. SPORTS “Matthews is still our quarterback," Simpson noted after the Lakewood game. "I just wanted to give Turnes some work with the first team.’’ Delton will have it’s hands full when they tangle with defending KVA champ Kalamazoo Christian in Kalamazoo. The Panthers will be coming off a pun­ chless 17-8 loss to Gun Lake. In that game Delton ran up only 116 total yards in the game including only six through the air. The contest is the second of a murderous opening four-game schedule in which Delton opponents compiled a 30-6 record in 1982. Kalamazoo Christain was 7-2. In other county games on Friday, Mid­ dleville will be looking for win number one at Wyoming Lee. The Rebels, normally the O-K Blue celler-dwellers, are not expected to finish any better this year. Middleville suffered a disapointing 12-6 loss at Godwin last week in a game that featured four lost Trojan fumbles and seven critical penalties for 55 yards. Lakewood will find themselves in the unusual position of looking for a second win in a row when the Vikes entertain Sparta this Friday. Last Friday the opportunistic Vikings didn'texactly putonan offense clinic, but did manage to snap a nine-game losing streak at the expense of Hastings. Coach Tim Wood had pointed his team at Hastings all summer. He knew Lakewood needed a win to garner confidence and get off on the right foot this season. The Vikings Youth Tumbling - Starting Friday, Oct 7 and continuing every Friday until Dec. 16 (exclude Friday, Nov. 25), the YMCA-Youth Council will be offering tumbling classes for youth. There will be three levels of in­ struction, all under the direction of Julie McGregor who has had many years of gymnastic training. There will be an introduction to tumbling for those four years of age. There will also be a beginning and an intermediate class for those in grades K-3. The beginning and in­ termediate class will be 45 minutes in length and the introduction class, 30 minutes. All classes will be held in the Northeastern gym. The beginning class will be from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., the intermediate from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the introduction class from 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. the cost for the program is $10. Each class has a limited enrollment so preregistration is required. To register, send your child's name, phone, grade, school, class requesting, and check to: 520 E. Francis, Hastings. For mere information, you can call Julie at 795-3831. Twirling - Beginning September 16 at Southeastern School, and every Friday after that date, the YMCA-Youth Council will sponsor Bonnie Blue Bells twirling in­ struction classes A certified Blue Bell in­ structor will instruct the class. Classes will be held after school at3:15 p.m. and at 3:45 p.m. Classes will be held for beginner and advanced students. All youth in grades K-junior high are in­ vited to participate. The cost is $2 per week. Batons may be purchased for $12 or may be Winning run — Jim Trail of the Waterford Travlers team scores the winning run in a 1-0 win that gave the Travlers the state Class C fastpitch championship played recently at Freeport. The only local team in the tournament, Muldoon's Welcome Tavern, was eliminated in two games losing to Burcon Fox 5-0 and John's Bar 4-2. Sports... at a glance By Steve Vedder Hastings wins 3rd straight golf match Co-ed softball no longer a cakewalk The Hastings golf team continued Up fine play on Tuesday night with a 165-177 win ww Lakewood. Hastings is now 3-0 after two other wins over Middleville and Caledonia. Saxon captain Dave Kuzava was meet against against Lakewood with a 37. Mark Brown shot a 40, Nick Willison chipped in a 43 and Dave Bachman a 45. rented for $1 per week which will be put towards the purchase of a baton. Participants should wear shorts, slacks, or Bermudas; tennis shoes are especially important. There is no preregistration required for this activity. Youth should just show up for class. For more information, you may call Bonnie Blue Bells at 1-538-2888. Adult Women’s Volleyball League - On Monday, Sept. 19, at the Hastings High School gym, there will be a manager meeting at 7 p.m. for any team interested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Council’s volleyball league for women this fall. Any team wishing to play should attend this meeting. Those unable to attend should call the YMCA office at 945-4574. Those not on a team, but desiring to play, should also attend the Monday s meeting. Practice games will begin on Monday. Sept. 19 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and league games will commmence soon after. Tail Football - Starting Sept. 17 and con­ tinuing everv Saturday until Oct. 22, at Johnson’s Field, the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding its annual tail football program. Each Saturday will consist of quarter hour of football drills and 40 minutes of tail football. Each player should wear play clothing and a necktie to be used as a tail. There is no charge for this activity thanks to the Hastings Community Fund, City Council and the Hastings City Schools. Continued on page 10 Godwin 12, Middleville 6 Continued on pogo 11 Bennett took a fifth place (17:19) for the Saxons top finish. Wayne Oom finished 15th overall (18:05) for Hastings. Words for the Y’s------- Lakewood ended a nine-game losing streak in beating Hastings for the first time since 1978. The Vikings capitalized on several Hastings mistakes to hand the Saxons a tough season-opening loss. Lake wood's Dave Joppie got things rolling when he intercepted a pass and ran it to the Hastings 23. Two plays later Bill Barker dashed in from the 20 and Lakewood led 6-0. A few minutes after that touchdown, Hastings muffed an attempted punt at their own 20-yard line. Barker scored again a few plays later from the three and Dave Hilley added a two-point conversion for a 14-0 lead. The Vikes’ Brian Fiddler intercepted another Hastings pass and returned it 34 yards for Lakewood's third and final touch­ down. Barker's conversion made the final 210. A mistake-prone Delton team lost to Gull Lake 17-8 in its season opener. The Panthers were victimized by tnree interceptions and one fumble in losing the game. The four turnovers cripped the Delton offense which only totaled 116 yards for the Harriers off to slow start The Saxon cross country team is off to a slow start with losses in its first four con­ tests. The Saxons lost a dual meet to Delton 26-29. John Buchanan and Dave Vickery took onetwo for the Panthers in that meet with times of 17:50 and 18:15. Hastings took third and fourth place with Brad Bennett (18:28) and Chy Loughlin (18:47). Hastings coach Don Smith said of the meet, ’•’We’re still missing Mike Shaw from the lineup, but we are happy otherwise with the progress of our rwners.” Hastings also dropped three meets in the Charlotte Invitational to Grand Ledge, 21-39; to Pennfield, 21-34; and to Charlotte, 20-45. Lakewood 21, Hastings 0 Gull Lake 17, Delton 8 Saxons win 3rd straight The score wasn’t really as close as the 5956 verdict might indicate. Hastings led only 27-25 at the half, but broke things open in the third period outscoring the Comets 18-10 to open a 45-35 lead. Grand Ledge held a 21-14 advantage in the final quarter, but could never quite climb back into the contest. The Hastings jayvee team opened its season with a narrow 42-40 win over Grand Ledge. Kristin Trahan led the team with eight points, Suzie Strong and Sue Klovanich added seven and Susan Strong chipped in six. Last Week: Tim Nelson scored a pair of touchdowns and rushed for 184 yards as Godwin knocked off Middleville 12-6 in the season-opener for both teams last Friday. Nelson scored his first touchdown in the first quarter on a 10-yard run. It climaxed a 40-yard drive and was set up after Godwin recovered one of Middleville’s six fumbles. The senior tailback struck again in the second quarter on a sparkling 77-yard run to make the score 12-0. Middleville finally scored late in the second quarter on a two-yard run by Scott Kaminski. The touchdown was set up seconds earlier by a 37-yard pass play from Tim Heffner to Lester Caldwell. Neither team could score in the second half. Middleville was guilty of six fumbles while losing four and were penalized seven times for 55 yards. Susan Strong (11) of the Hastings |ayvee team plays defense against a Grand Ledge opponent. The Saxon jayvees beat the Comets in their opener while the varsity made it three straight. Fresh from two wins in the Lakewood Invitational, the Hastings girls basketball team notched its third straight win with a 5956 win over Grand Ledge on Tuesday. Just as in the Lakewood tourney, it was the Atkinson sisters, Amy and Paula, that led the way. Amy hit seven of 12 field goals, and added 10 of 15 free throws for a game-high 24 points. She also snared 17 rebounds. Paula canned seven field goals and six of eight free throws for 20 points. Paula chipped in nine rebounds and three blocked shots. should have both now. The final Barry County team, Maple Valley, started its season the same way as last vear — with a shutout loss against Fowler. This week Maple Valley will play at Lakeview. Bill Burr works out at the Weight Train Gym in Hastings. Local power lifter wins by Steve Vedder One look at Bill Burr and immediately it seems he’d be a natural for the old TV show “What’s my line?" At 5-4,115-pounds the Hastings man hardly matches — at least in looks — one’s per­ ception of what a powerlifter should per­ sonify. But, as Burr points out, how one looks is hardly of much consequence in powerlifting. “You have to remember what class (52 kilogram) I lift in." says Burr, a recognized national record-holder. "If I went up one or two weight classes I wouldn’t dodiddly. A lot of your little powerlifters are lifting more than many people a couple classes above them.” Burr, who competes in the masters class (40 years and over) is a relative newcomer to the sport of powerlifting. He only competed in his first meet in Lake Odessa in February. 1980. But the former all-Navy boxer has made up for lost time. He currently holds national or state powerlifting marks in the squat, deadlift and bench press categories. The highlight of his brief career was in the recent World Masters Powerlifting Cham­ pionships held in London. Canada. Competiting as a member of the U.S. team. Burr proceeded to set new records in the dead lift and total weight classes. And to what does Burr attribute the suc­ cess? "Training," he says. “You have to stick to training. If you slough off and don’t train you're not going to peak when you go to meets. "It's more determination than anything else.” Burr works out for an hour and a half three days a week. On Monday, for instance, he’ll work on the bench and squat, on Wednesday he'll work on arm and leg assistance, and on Friday Burr will go back to the bench and squat. He admits it isn't always an easy task to dedicate oneself to pumping iron three times a week. "It’s easier to go fishing or go home to watch a football game, " he says. "There are just too many other things to do. "But if you're going to lift competitively you have to work on it. It's a challenge. I want to see how much weight lean lift." Burr cla’ms powerlifting is one of fastest growing sports in the country. At one time it looked like it might even become an Olympic sport, but such talk has cooled as of late. None the less. Burr sees it as a coming sport. “I base that on the increased number of meets each year." he says. "In Michigan, Ohio, the mid-west or even nationally, there are more meets every year." The pitch was nailed on a line to tl>e second baseman on a tough short hop. All the second baseman had to do, however, was casually reach down, and with a flick of her wrist, snag the ball in the webbing of the glove. SHE easily threw out the somewhat embarrassed runner by two steps. The runner, and sometime sport­ swriter, quickly became very im­ pressed with co-ed softball; his slightly sexist nature now being a triffle dented. He muttered unprintables all the way back to the bench. Co-ed softball, for many years ignored or snickered at by the good, male players, has come of age. The sport now attracts the top-nctch male players as well as excellent women players who play seeking a challenge The sport truthfully is different than either mens or womens softball. Co-ed softball has it's own rules which can often make the game more •cat-andmouse' than either the mens or womens game. For example, there's basic the rules of having to play five men and five women at the same time, and of staggering the batting order between men and women. Both of those rules force manageis to use a certain amount of strategy. There are other special co-ed rules • like when man walks on four pitches, the woman following him automatically walks. This forces the pitcher to pitch to the men. Also, co-ed softball is generally unlimited arc pitching '.o the male batters. This help keeps the men from really unloading on a pitch and drilling a girl. Obviously that person we mentioned earlier doesn't have that problem. Terry Greenfield, who has managed two straight undefeated A division co­ ed teams in F reeport, says the sport is making rapid gains in achieving prestige. He was asked if the sport was lacking the talented male players who would refuse to play with women. “Up until last year I would have said yes,’’ says Greenfield. “But I’ve seen some real good guys play the game this year. They realize the girls have im­ proved and some are as good as the guys. “But there are still some guys who feel girls shouldn’t be on the same field with them." And then, of course, there are certain sportswriters turned softball players that believe they shouldn’t be on the same field with certain second basemen (second baseperson?). Greenfield, who also helped coach the Rodee's womens team to the recent state Class B championship, says the key to co-ed softball really isn't recruiting the top male players, it’s finding the best women players. "I'd take average guys and good girls anytime." says Greenfield. A few years ago I doubt if I could have been talked into playing co-ed softball - the thought of hitting a girl with a line drive or hard grounder made me think twice about playing. Maybe that was part of the infamous male ego showing through. Us males shouldn't kid ourselves, we all have that ego to some extent. But it shouldn't keep us from having fun. which is what co-ed softball is» supposed to be. Anyway. 1 don't worry about drilling a girl with a liner anymore. Gosh, now that I think about it. I hope they feel the same way. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, September 15, 1983, page 10 Fall hunting season opens today in county, prospects vary Hunters in Barry County and across the state return to fields and forests today as the season opens for squirrel, ruffed grouse, and woodcock, as well as rail and snipe. Locally, hunting prospects vary, depen­ ding on the game. “Squirrels are plentiful due to the There comes a time in your life when you have to go out on your own. That's what Michigan Bell will be doing in January of next year, when we separate from AT&T and become a part of Ameritecli'. a new holding company for five midwest communications companies which include Illinois Bell. Indiana Bell, Michigan Bell, Ohio Bell and Wisconsin Telephone. Frankly, a change like that could be unsettling, but we wel­ come the challenges it presents and the opportunities it provides to serve you even better. We've had time to think about it, to plan for it, to make sure that when you pick up unusually mild winter we enjoyed last year," noted John Lerg, Wildlife Biologist for the DNR in this area. He recommended that would-be hunters locate a mature woodlot. “preferably one with a number of den trees". “You should your phone on January 1,1984, you'll make those calls just as you always have. And you’ll get the same reliable Michigan Bell service you've come tp expect over the rears. Sure. there'll be some changes, but nothing we can’t easily handle together. For instance, AT&T will be leasing you the phones Michigan Bell now provides you for a monthly fee. fou mav continue to lease them if you wish, or you may buy your own. The choice is yours. There could be some changes in how your telephone repair needs tire met ... depending upon whether enjoy some top notch hunting (by doing so),” he added. Ruffed grouse <or patridge) population was at a low ebb in the state last year and is not expected to improve much this year due the problem is with the service or die equipment. Not a big thing for the most part, except for the pos­ sibility of new phone numbers to call if you need help. You may notice one change right off... extra pages in your phone bill. That would be the result of your getting more billing informa­ tion than you re used to seeing. As we said, changes and choices.. .some now, some later... but nothing you can’t take in stride with a little -assistance. That’s where we come in. to a wet and cold spring nesting season that was “rough" on newly hatched chicks. “Grouse (in the county) are at about the same level they were last year or possibly a little better." said Lerg. "Last year was disappointing. There are, however, in­ dications that the population is starting to build up again." The birds are expected to be spread out during these early hunting weeks and found mostly in heavy upland cover near wild fruit and acorn corps, as well as along water­ courses and where eight-to-20-year-old stands of pole-size aspen slope down toward streams and creeks. Woodcocks will also be difficult to find during the early season, but hunting should pick up as the birds migrate southward. “Woodcock had a poor nesting season here in Michigan last summer,” said Lerg. "The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service projected a 14 percent decline in numbers for the state.” He noted that Ontario, on the other hand, had a good year and that flight birds should be plentiful. Reports also indicate that woodcocks are bountiful in the upper penisula, another good indicator that hunting will pick up later in the season. Woodcock feed off earthworms so potholes and creeks that have remained damp and areas near watercourses would normally offer the best hunting success. Some steadiness in rainfall would move die birds into aspen stands, making those areas good hunting spots as well. Next month marks the start of several other game seasons — including ducks and geese, pheasants, rabbits, and deer. Prospects for those seasons, like the current ones, varies. “Michigan had a good production year with ducks and geese this past summer,” said Lerg. “Also the number of local birds available this fall is up. Barry County waterfowlers should have a good opening week (season opens Oct. 8)." Lerg pointed out that bird production in the Canadian provinces was off, prompting predictions of “an average year" for the hunting of flight birds. Pheasant numbers have remained low across the state for the past several years although certain areas offer good hunting prospects despite that trend. Lerg noted that the same holds true in the county. "Pheasants have rebounded a little from In the weeks ahead we’ll be keeping you up to date with more detailed information on die changes as they take place. We mean to make this transition as easy for you as possible because we want to be on die best of terms widi you for a long, long time. After till... IT’S AT&T WE RE SEPARATING FROM... NOT YOU. their all-time low in 1982," lie explained. "However, their numbers have been so depressed that it will take a couple of years before any substantial improvement in their ranks can be seen. “One bright spot in the county," he said, “is the northeast corner where pheasants seem to have held on through the bad years." Rabbit numbers, Lerg said, are up slightly from a year ago. "Tney seem to be picking up again after a couple of years when they had plenty of young but those young (then) disappeared in mid-summer.” he pointed out. Also down the hunting road, the deer population continues to increase in the county. “During the past five years the (local) herd has continued to grow." Lerg noted, “providing some exciting hunting op­ portunities close to home. The hunting outlook is very bright for October archers." Outdoor News Waterfowl seminar planned Sept. 20 A reminder to hunters ... the Dept, of Natural Resources and Al & Pete’s Sport Shop are co-sponsoring a seminar on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Hastings High School Lecture Hall. Topics to be discussed are waterfowl identification and a presentation of the DNR's funding proposal Admission is free. Autumn colors to make appearance soon During early September, the first trees begin turning to their familiar fall colors. These colors show up because the tree cuts off nutrients to the leaves. Once this hap­ pens, the green chlorophyll in the leaves disappears and the other colors In the leaves can show through. The first trees to turn are often along roads. They do so usually because they have been under stress during the summer. One thing that often stresses roadside trees is salt that is used on winter roads. The salt acts as a poison to the trees. The first trees to turn naturally in the fall. are the staghorn sumac and the dogwoods. Maples and hickories are the next to turn. Finally, the oaks get their deep red, brown color in October. This rainbow of color is short-lived. While the leaves are turning color, the trees are growing a special layer of cells where the leaves meet the twigs. These cells die, and the leaves break away from the twigs and fall to the ground in a shower. Duck chicks are now making test flights This year's mallard, blue-winged teal and wood duck broods are now old enough to fly. In the evening, they can be seen flying about in groups of 5 to 30 birds. These birds fly in large circles for sometimes an hour at a time with no apparent place to go. Actually, these young birds are exer­ cising! In a few short weeks, they will start their migration hundreds of miles south to their wintering grounds. To do this, their muscles will need to be built and toned for strength and endurance to carry them on their trip south. Facts down the line. Because your telephone business office is busily engaged in normal, day to day telephone service matters, ice are providing this toll-free number as a sourcefor answers to the questions you may have about your changing telephone company. We also suggest thatyou watchfor our informational messages in your newspapers and in your monthly telephone bills, isoosss soo# (S) Michigan Bell These young ducks are nine-tenths grown. They are feathered out to a point where they look like their mothers. They will continue to add feathers, and by October, the males will have their distinctive colors. When flying, the birds carry on a continual conversation with each other. Their soft quacking or low muttering can be heard when the birds are overhead. By late fall, their flying skills will be well honed; and by the time snow flies, they will be well on their way south. Y News, continued Youth will be playing at the following times: seventh-eighth graders, 8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.; third-fourth graders, 9:30 a.m. -10:45 a.m.; fifth-sixth graders, 11 a.m. -12:15 p.m. The program will be under the direction of Dave Storms, the YMCA-Youth Council director, and the Hastings football coaches, Jeff Simpson and Randy Holly, plus the varsity football players. To participate, players should attend the practice on Saturday, Sept. 17 when teams will be for­ med. There is no pre-registration required for participation in this activity. YMCA-Youth Council's Cheerleading Clinic - As of Monday, Sept. 12, the following youth are registered for the first session of cheerleading: 3:15 p.m. - Jennifer Maichele, Randi Hause, Laura Lisegewski, Shana Murphy, Henny Beider, Carrie Jacobs, Alison Gergen, Julie Dukes, Lisa Storms, Brenda Veooman, Taiena Wilkins, Barbra Fare, Rachel Mepham, Jill Rhodes, Leslie Stinnett, Kori Keast, Jill Huver, Melissa Morgan, Kelly Smith, Molly Cusack, Monica Mellen, Michele Wilburg, Jennifer Hustwick, Jessica Townsend, Aubrey Watson, Jennifer Kornstadt, Kassi Laubaugh, Christina Solmes, Karleen Stevens, Stacey Smith, Sandra Selleck, Michelle Wood, Adelia Sears, Nicole Belson. Also, Julie Echtinaw, Rebecca Huss, Wendy Tokarski, Janet Pool, Hibie Tobias, Donna Cox, Kimberly Wegerman, Amber Whitney, Tammi Smith, Kim Langfor, April Owen, Lyndy Acker, Jennifer Greenwald, Melanie Morgan, Kris Crrr, Stephanie Leatherman. Those enrolled in the 4 p.m. class are: Tara Heath, Michelle Goddard, Sara Fare, Martha Craven, Debbie Kelley, Becky Carpenter, Lisa Townsend, Tammy Ruffner, Tammy Shellenbarger, Amy Ward, Cynthia Wood, Cindy Langford. As of this writing, the second session of the program will not be offered due to in­ sufficient registrations. We will be taking more registrations for the 4 p.r... class, whether you're in 5-6 grade or 3-4 grade. The 3:15 class is filled. To see if your child is registered, the final list will be in the Reminder the week of September 20. The classes will be held in the Hastings High School south gym balcony. Parent-Child Programs - The week of September 19 has been designated “Y Parent-Child Week" at the Barry County YMCA. The programs being spotlighted are Y-Indian guides for fathers and sons ages 5-8, Y-Indian Princesses for fathers and daughters ages 5-8, and Tall Braves for mothers and sons, ages 5-8. These programs provide the parents the opportunities to do things with their children on a one-to-one basis, share new experiences, and in the process get to know one another better. Individual Y Parent-Child clubs, or tribes as they are called, are small, six to nine parents and their sons or daughters. They meet regularly in members' homes on a rotating basis. YMCA staff serve as program resources, but the participants themselves plan most of the programs. Typical activities include crafts, hikes, camping trips, cookouts. stories, games, service projects, and Indian lore. On September 22 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the junior high school choir room, there will be a Pow Wow for all parents and their sons or daughters who are interested in learning more about the YMCA parent-child programs. If you are unable to attend but would like more information, call Dave Storms. YMCA director, at 945-4574. �Flexfab puts building plans on “HOLD” by Robert J. Johnston Flexfab, Inc. has placed its building plans on hold because of difficulties in meeting state cunstruction codes. The company announced plans, last month, to construct a new building and make some additions to its present facility. Total cost of the expansion was estimated at $1.2 million and the project was expected to create 25 to 30 jobs over the next three years. Douglas DeCamp, co-owner of the firm, said they had not yet received a permit from the state to begin construction. “If we can’t get started within the next two to three weeks, there is ho way we can get done this year,” he said. DeCamp added that his company has had “all kinds of people beating down our door out of Indiana” that have buildings available or will construct buildings that they could move into immediately. "It’s just unbelievable the amount of difficulty you have to go through just to exist here in Michigan,” DeCamp continued. “This saying yes to Michigan is a bunch of baloney.” DeCamp said that in order to add onto their existing facility, the state building codes require them to bring the entire plant up to 1981 standards or to construct a three-hour firewall blocking off the existing plant from the new addition. “We always have and will continue to abide by any of the rules and regulations that relate to the safety and health of our em­ ployees and the community,” DeCamp said. He said that portions of the building are 30 years old, while additions have been added right through 1982. "Everytime we've built an addition, we built to code at that time,” he said. The current problem is that they have to meet with state officials to determine what the state will require as a minimum to get the project started, DeCamp said. Rutland Township Supervisor Fc. est Foley tried to set up a meeting for this week but was unable to, he continued. Henry L. Green, chief of the building division of the Michigan Department of Labor Bureau of Construction Codes, was unavailable for comment on Wednesday morning as was Foley. DeCamp said that it was up in the air whether the firm would even go ahead with the project. “Everything becomes a matter of dollars and cents," he said. "Pretty soon, if you have to put so much money into something that you can never get it out, then your are a fool for moving forward.” He said that the building company con­ tacted him Wednesday morning because it was ready to deliver the building. "I told them to put the building on hold, ’ DeCamp said. "We’ll have to advise them when we want it shipped and to where.” DeCamp said that to install the required sprinkler system in the building will cost $300,000 to $400,000. He said that the company had already had Viking Corp, working on engineering a sprinkler system, but not one as extensive as would be required by the state. "We were looking into doing that anyhow, just for our own comfort and to protect our assets.” he continued. “Our thinking was we wouldn't go to the extreme....” The state is requiring a separate tank and diesel pump station that runs for three hours and can supply water capable of drowning a fire if the entire facility was burning, he said. The original system Viking designed, he said, would have been hooked to the firm’s eight inch well that delivers 300 gallons per minute. It would have been able to extinguish a fire anywhere in the building, he said. DeCamp said that when they first applied to Rutland Township for a building permit, the township referred the permit to the state, the state then said that it needed structural drawings and other details for the existing buildings along with a layout of the site. At that point, he said, the state officials said the firm would have to meet 1981 construction codes on the entire building. Hastings area officials wined and dined two special visitors Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tracey from Hastings, England. The Tracey s are currently travelling the world visiting other Couple from Hastings, England visits Hastings “on the Thornapple” BOWLING SCORES TUES. NIGHT MIXED Formula Realty, 4-0; Welton’s, Inc., 3-1; Woodland Sales, 3-1; Brown’s Bunch, 3-1; Britten Bros. Const., 2-2; Moore Sales, 2-2; Hastings Fiberglass, 1-3; Carrousel Realty, 3; HallifaxSnowplowing, 1-3; Skedgell Well 1Drilling, 0-4. High Games and Series (Men):M. Camell, 210-595; D. Cheney, 226-566; P. Scobey, ISO521; G. Rayner, 195-517; J. Warren, 200-507; L. Gasper, 183-500; J. Bremer, 189; D. Keast, 187; D. Hoffman, 184; D. Ruthruff, 177; M. Hallifax, 176; M. Bishon, 175; P. Anderson, 173; D. Skedgell, 173; I.’Eaton, 172; J. Lerg, 168; O. Cooper, 189-524. High Games and Series (Women): J. Rayner, 208-482; R. Cheney, 155-404; E. Johnson, 181; F. Ruthruff, 178; B. Wilkins, 165; D. Hoffman, 161; J. Wright, 155; H. Scobey, 146; P. Warren, 124. WED. AFTERNOON Varney’s Stables, 7; Ted’s, 6; Champion Tax Service, 5; Art Meade Auto Sales, 5; Nashville Locker, 4; Vogt, 4; Alflenft Assoc., 3; Whim-z, 3; Hair Care Center, 2; Gillons Construction, 1. Continued from page 9 game. The Panthers rushed for 110 yards and quarterback Eric Pessell completed three of 11 passed for only six more yards. Gull Lake opened the scoring in the second quarter on a three-yard touchdown by Kevin McNally. Chris Quartermaine kicked the extra point for a 7-0 lead. A few minutes later Quartermaine drilled a 35-yard field goal for a 100 advantage. That was all the scoring until the middle of the third period when Gull Lake intercepted a pass and ran it to the seven-yard line. Two plays later Marcus Burton scored from the five. Quartermaine added the extra point and Gull Lake held a fatal 17-0 lead. Delton got on the board a few minutes later when Doug Conklin intercepted a pass at midfield. The Panthers drove to the one where Wayne Bourdo scored. He also ran for the two-point conversion. Fowler 13, Maple Valley 0 For the second straight year Fowler opened the season with a whitewashing of Maple Valley. Fowler topped the Lions 1&-0 last season. Three missed scoring opportunites — including two by Fowler interceptions — cost the Lions the game. They couldn’t mount any serious scoring threats in the second half. Fowler scored the first time it had the ball after a 72-yard, 10-play drive. Tim Simon climaxed the drive on a 21-yard run. Bob Simon kicked the extra point. Fowler scored for the second and last time with 2:38 left in the final quarter. The Eagles drove 89-yards in 21 plays keeping the ball for nearly 12 minutes. Simon polished off the drive with a one-yard run and Fowler had a 13-0 win. • High Games and Series: S. Beck, 144; J. San Inocencio, 158; 0. Gillons, 166; K. Becker, 171; L. Yoder, 174; P. Castleberry, 157; S. Pennington, 177; D. Brewer, 136; D. Burns, 151; J. Alflen, 177; D. Murphy, 171; L. Schantz, 143; J. Gardner, 164; L. Tilley, 181530; M Haywood, 163-449. Splits Converted: M. Linderman, 5-10. Bowler of the Week: P. Snyder, 235. HASTINGS MFG. CO. Dewey’s Auto, 20; Viking, 10; McDonald’s, 20; Machine Room, 10; Hastings Flower Shop, 274; Chrome Room, 24; Office, 20; Leftovers, 10. High Games and Series: C. Baker, 223-218209-650; D Solmes, 222-205-591; J. Bell, 246587; R. Hook, 218-564; M. Howell. 522; D. Callihan, 517; M. Sinclair, 511; B. Gibson, 505. MAJORS Stevens Trucking, 4; Piston Ring, 4; Hastings Bowl, 3; No Shows, 3; City Food & Bev., 1; Fruins, 1; Frantz Buick, 0; E.W. Bliss Co., 0. High Games and Series: F. Hayes, 504; P. Anger, 521; A. Taylor, 549; J. Barnum, 202510; B. Heath, 206-523; T. Nichols, 525; D. Lambert, 530; W. Lydy, 506; B. Dexter, 522; B. Bowman, 503; D. Cole, 519; C. Stevens, 517; M. Cole, 202-556. THURSDAY ANGELS Hastings Oxygen, 4-0; Style Silon, 4-0; Pennock Hospital, 3-1; Bob’s Restaurant & Grill, 1-3; Hastings City Bank, 0-4; Cone Zone, 0-4. High Games and Series: P. Miller, 138; L. Decker, 139; K. Mesecar, 163-156; E. Mesecar, 175; B. Stehr, 122; D. Street, 151; S. Schantz, 35; C. Dawe, 164; P. Oakland, 196; R. McBrian, 163; B. Callihan, 180-170; B. Falconer, 181. J & M Service, 7-1; Hastings Bowl, 54-24; Burns Refrigeration, 54-24; Shamrock Bar, 5-3; Frantz, 5-3; Automatic Heating, 3-5; Superette, 3-5; Big John’s, 3-5; Mini Champs, 6; Hastings Mutual Ins. Co., 1-7. 2High Games: B. Howes, 160; B. Stehr, 156; B. Hughes, 175; L. Fruin, 160; K. Honeysett, 150; B. Kruko, 159; W. Barker, 148, L. Tilley, 178; T. Thomason, 156; N. Taylor, 154; C. Allen, 164; B. Steele, 142; K. Mallison, 135. High Series: S. Trowbridge, 172-429; B. Hathaway, 192-508; C. Helsel, 159-437; J. Morgan, 187-457; L. Conley, 142-422; G. Wilson, 168-438; M. VanKuilenberg, 181-455; B. Welch, 157-436; C. Robinson, 191-474; B. Moody, 179-505; Doris Greenfield, 174-457; B. Barnum, 165-451; L. Barnum, 182-492; A. Weeks, 147-433. THURS. A.M. Keeler Apts., 3-1; Gillons, 3-1; Bosley’s, 31; J & G Stock Farm, 3-1; Lilley’s of the Alley, 2-2; Trio, 2-2, Country Kettle, 2-2; Mode O’Day, 2-2; No. 3,1-3; Gun Ridge Girls, 1-3; Slow Pokes, 1-3; Elm Pond Acres, 1-3. High Games and Series: L. Tilley, 201-537; C. Benner. 176; B. Dickinson, 143; M. Atkinson. 173-492; S. Miller, 181. by Ken Reibel SUN. NIGHT MIXED Hooter Crew, 7-1; Hosers, 64-14; Sand­ baggers, 6-2; Big Four, 6-2; Pin Pals, 6-2; HotShots, 5-3; Foul Friends, 44-34; Spare Parts, 4-4; The Toads, 4-4; Gutter Dusters, 34-44; Really Rotten, 3-5; Tails End, 3-5; Roustabouts, 3-5; Buzzin Cuzzins, 24-54; Alley Cats, 2-6; White Lightning, 2-6; Escapees, 2-6; Fruins, 2-6. High Games and Series (Women): C. Eaton, 153; M. Beach, 171; M. Bloss, 133; D. Kelly, 203-519; T. Fountain, 137; K. Schwennesen, 158; M.L. Snyder, 164; M. Haywood, 164; P. Snyder, 155; D. Snyder, 202-558. High Games and Series (Men): D. Smith, 158; J. Beach, 171-502; R. Ogden, 209; M. Tilley, 210-200-568; W. Friend, Jr., 189; C. Haywood, 198-503; J. Martz, 194-545. Splits Converted: J. Hass, 5-7; W. Hass, 57; J. Stewart, 5-7, 3-10; G. Snyder, 5-6-10. BOWLERETTES Hastings Fiberglass, 4-0; Hecker Agency, 1; Hastings Bowl, 3-1; Mathews Riverview, 33-1; Kent Oil, 2-2; Pennock Hospital, 2-2; Coenen’s Construction, 2-2; Farrell's Htg. & Cooling,2-2; HauseRealty, 2-2; Reminder, 22; Pioneer Motel, 2-2; Hair Peri, 2-2; Hair Care Center, 2-2; CO’s, 2-2, Big George’s, 13; Medical Care Facility, 1-3; D J. Electric, 1-3. High Games: K. Marr, 165; B. Blakely, 183; L. Elliston, 193; M. Garber, 163; T. Christopher, 213; J. Aspinall, 174; A. Haase, 144; J. Wait, 198; B. Wilkins, 194; P. Arends, 192; S. Wilt, 193; B. Moore, 153; D. Sensiba, 169. Long before Christopher Columbus discovered America, two chaps named William the Conqueror and King Harold II put Hastings on the map, in what is know as The Battle of Hastings, in 1066 A.D.. and England was never the same. Nine-hundred and sixteen years later, Harold Tracey, of Hastings, England, has discovered our Hastings, and 15 other towns and villages named Hastings around the world. Tracey and his wife, Winifred, who are chairpersons of the Hastings England summer festival, visited our Hastings, Tuesday, as part of Mr. Tracey’s trips to all the other Hastings. Mr. Tracey said he has located 18 places in the world named Hastings, eight of which are the states — in Pennsylvania, Florida, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, New York, Oklahoma and, of course, Michigan. Tracey said other Hastings are found in Barbados, Australia, New Zealand, Ontario, Tanzania, and Sierra Leone. Tracey also found a suburb of Vancouver, British Columbia named Hastings, and Port Hastings, Nova Scotia. Tracey said it took him one year to locate all the Hastings. He said he will exhibit GIRLS TENNIS................................................ Marshall at 4:30 CROSS COUNTRY...................................................Ionia a» 4:00 GOLF.............................................................. Gull Lake at 4:00 J.V. FOOTBALL . at Grand Rapids Catholic Central at 6:30 BASKETBALL................................................ Lakewood at 6:00 VARSITY FOOTBALL. Grand Rapids Catholic Central at 7:30 CROSSCOUNTRY.................................... Olivet Invitational GOLF.............................................................. at Albion at 2:30 BASKETBALL.................................................. Hillsdale at 5:00 GIRLS TENNIS........................................ Harper Creek at 4:30 CROSS COUNTRY............... B.C. Cntrl.; Lakewood: Lowell at Hastings at 4:30 Sept. 21 GOLF.................................................................... Lowell at 3:30 Tracey said Americans are better at promoting than are their English cousins.“We could take a lesson from you in how to promote our towns,” he said, noting that Hastings, England has done little to promote their famous battle, where William the Conqueror drove the army of King Harold II from Englands green and pleasant shores, in what came to be known as the Norman Conquest. "We have a small scale model of the battle for visitors to see, but nothing like what you have in Gettysburg,” said Tracey. Plainwell performers to be at Note of Praise Saturday The Gospel Lights of Plainwell will be featured in a 7 p.m. concert this Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Note of Praise, 12223 Chief Noonday Rd., Gun Lake. Original members John and Dana Nycamp have been joined this summer by Dan Everett and Jerry Giesler of the local group known as the Hallelujah Jubilaires from Middleville. Their music features the southern-flavored gospel style of popular and some original songs. Coming to the Note of Praise Sept. 24 will be Rick and Cathy Vessecchia of Nashville. SPECIAL on Stereo 100 This weeks University of Michigan Game (at Washington) starts at 4:15 Saturday afternoon. Every game all season will be heard on Stereo 100. DENTAL-CARE PROFESSIONALS Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you’d like to discuss our unique program. •91-1136 CALEDONIA ...OR 451-3144GRAND RAPIDS ‘ 3 1 at... Saxon Sports at a Glance souvenirs from ^11 the Hastings at his Hastings Summerfest next August. City and county officials spent Tuesday wining and dining their British visitors. The say started out with a presentation at city hall, with a meeting with Mayor William R. Cook, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Joan Foster, and Chamber President Fred Jacobs. At noon, the Traceys lunched at the County Seat Lounge with county commissioners, Summerfest Chairman John Warren, Fred Jacobs, Joan Foster, John Coleman, and Barb Furrow of the Barry County Historical Society. After a visit to Charlton Park, the high school, Hastings Manufacturing, Pro-Line, and a drive around Barry County, the Tracey’s were guests at a dinner at Gun Lake’s Bay Pointe Restaurant Barry County lb well represented at the Hastings, England “Festival of Hastings" exhibit, dubbed “Hastings Around the World", created by Tracey's world travels. Visitors to Tracey’s festival will see a copy of the Hastings Banner, maps, brochures, and booklets that include scenes from Charlton Park, a photo of the Hastings Saxons football team, and a description of our Summer-Fest '82. HASTINGS MFG. CO. Hastings Flower Shop, 514; Dewey's Auto, 39; McDonald's, 31; Office, 26; Viking, 13; Machine Room, 37; Leftovers, 23; Chrome Room, 194. High Games and Series: D. Solmes, 223587; J. Bell, 237-570; A. Dukes, 210-535; B. Gibson, 535; C. Baker, 534; B. Nystrom, 523; W. Beck, 513; J. Laubaugh, 509; M. Howell, 201-508; R. Solmes, 505; P. Montague, 503. AWANA CLUBS Sept. 15 Sept 15 Sept 15 Sept 15 Sept 15 Sept 16 Sept. 17 Sept. 19 Sept. 20 Sept 20 Sept. 20 towns that share the name. From left ore Mayor William R Cook. Harold and Winifred Tracey. Joon Foster Chamber of Commerce exect. director, and Fred Jacobs chamber president FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings "will begin their fall program on ... Wednesday, Sept. 21 ALL CHILDREN ... Grades K-8 WELCOME." Dave McIntyre starts his day by check­ ing local and area news sources for his reports broadcast at 6:00 a.m., 6:30 a.m., 7:00 a.m., and 8:00 a.m. Dave has been an earlybird voice on WBCH for nearly 25 years, and listeners who enjoy waking up to their favorite country tunes wouldn’t miss Dave’s show on WBCH-AM, 12-20 on your AM RADIO DIAL. The Hastings Saxons take on Grand Rapids Catholic Central this Friday night and Sturgis on the 23rd, then to Coldwater on the 30th for the first “away" game of the season. All the Saxon games, home and away, are broadcast live on Stereo 100 each Fri­ day evening, followed immediately by a tape-delayed broadcast of Lakewood Viking football. Mark your calendar! Circle the date! We have something planned that’s really great! It’s the WBCH “Home­ maker’s School” planned for Wednes­ day, November 9th. Amy Ternasky, a graduate Home Economist (shown above) will be with us. She’s lively and entertaining...and cooks luscious food right on stage. Best of all, it’s all FREE and lots of fun! More details soon! This Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. (immediately following Casey Kasem’s American Top 40) be listening for Spotlight Special featuring the Little River Band. WBCH Stereo 100™ �Tho Hastings Banner - Thursday, September 15, 1983, Page 12 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call <616)948-8051 ____ ClaASSIFTEil* ADS AUTOMOTIVE FOR SALE: 1971 Chevy Impala 2-dr., V-8, automatic, power steering, power brakes, Florida car, no rust, new paint, new exhaust, new AM-FM cassette stereo, runs very good, $1,400 or best Offer. 945-5274 or 945-2013 after 8 p.m. FOR SALE: 1955 Chevy stepside pickup, $1,500 or best offer. Phone 945-9962, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1977 Olds Omega, V-8, 4-dr., with good tires, $500. 693-2194, Clarksville, after 6 p.m. FOR SALE: Dodge Van, 1976, complete new dual exhaust, mufflers and headers, many other new parts. 945-9789.____________ BRING THIS AD to tne stock car races at Ionia County Speedway. Friday night, Sept. 16, and we will give you and everyone you bring $2 off general admission price. Ionia County Speedway is located half mile southwest of 1-96 exit 64 on Portland Rd., 15 miles northeast of Hastings Racing at 8 p.m. Track phone 616-642-6770. GARAGE SALTS /Wiser El ANEOUS FARM ANIMALS MOBILE HOMES GARAGE SALE: Thurs. & Fri., Sept. 15-16. 35 hp. Johnson motor, electric and hand start, with steering wheel and controls; 6 hp. Sears rototiller; antique telephones; several antique dishes; swivel boat seat; shovels, hoes and garden tools; hand painted lamp; wall hanging lamps, 19” black and white T.V.; full moose hide all tanned; lots more misc.; some clothes. Five miles north of Hastings and quarter mile east on M43. GARAGE - MOVING SALE: Sept. 17, 10:00-5:00 p.m., 203 Sherman, Nashville. Some antiques, trunk, lady’s Seiko watch, ladies* rings, twin bed, paint, storage cabinet, some clothing, numerous other items. BACK YARD SALE: Behind Doster Photographers in Delton, across the street from Rickert’s Pharmacy. Will be selling the rest of Jenny Lind notions and fabric, plus goods from several households. Fri. & Sat. from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. FOR SALE: Certified seed wheat, Frankenmuth and Yorkstar, treated and bagged, $6 bushel. 616-3672412. (9-22)________________ FOR SALE: 3rd cutting alfalfa hay, never wei; John Deere 2-14 hydraulic trip Radex plow, $100. 945-9762 Hastings._________________ FOR SALE: 12 compartment chicken nest, $15; watering pail, $7; heat light, $5. Must sell AQHA 3-year-old mare. 12-year-old mare bred to Tatter Tail wind. 721-3184. FOR SALE: Antique school FOR SALE: Holstein bull, two years old, service age, 1,100 to 1,200 lbs., $600. Phone 945-5722. FOR SALE: Rhode Island Red laying hens. Call 7959290. PINTO MARE FOR SALE: In foal for '84. Baby will be double registered, gentle, green broke. 945-5533. (9-22) FOR SALE: Several beef cows due to calve in the spring, a few choice dub calves (1983 Reserve Grand Champion, Hudsonville Fair), and a few show heifer prospects. 878-9076. (9-29) MOBILE, modular, anu double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490. Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) NOTICES FOR. RENT NEW HOUSE FOR RENT: Two bedrooms, Long Lake, Cloverdale. $300 month, plus deposit. 672-5211. (9-29) FOR RENT: Gun “Lake house, two bedrooms. Sept.May, $250 month. 1-343-8507, 1-372-2830. (9-29) HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Earn extra money demonstrating House of Lloyd toys and home decor now thru Nov. Weekly paychecks. FREE $300 kit. Free catalogs and paper supplies. No delivery or collecting. Also, minimum C40 merchandise of your choice for booking a party. Call Cathy, 795-7133. (9-29) HELP WANTED: Recep­ tionist for busy doctor’s office in Hastings. Reply to Ad No. 861, in care of The Banner, P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058. RNs NEEDED for child, adolescent and adult mental health programs. Contact personnel, Battle Creek Adventist Hospital, 165 N. Washington Ave., Battle Creek, Mich., 964-7121, ext. 508. Equal Opportunity Employer. desks, on wooden runners. One set of 3 and one set of 2. 945-4152. BRING THIS AD to the stock car races at Ionia County Speedway, Friday night Sept. 16, and we will give you and everyone you bring $2 off general admission price. Ionia County Speedway is located half mile southwest of 1-96 exit 64 on Portland Rd., 15 miles northeast of Hastings. Racing at 8 p.m. Track phone 616-642-6770. REPOSSESSED SIGN! Nothing down! Take over payments $58 monthly. 4’x8’ flashing arrow sign, new bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. Call FREE 1-800-626-7446, anytime. MUST SELL: Brand new set of encyclopedia, $850 new, will sell for $450. Phone 9454156. (tfn) PETS AKC REG. MINIATURE SCHNAUZER female puppies, nine weeks old. Sire is American-Canadian champion. First shots. Battle Creek, 965-4208. SERVICES FURNITURE REFIN­ ISHING & REPAIR: Free estimates. Pick up and delivery. Mark Heidt, 7953850, Middleville. <10-6) SIGN PAINTING: Will paint or touch up your sign. You supply materials. I supply talent. 758-3836, Lacey. LOST REWARD: Lost in vicinity of Green and Blair Street. Part Lhasa Apsos, white with black ears, gray around eyes, five months old. wearing red collar. Contact Hastings Police Dept. AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton. Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) MENDING BASKET: Household and clothing alternations, new zippers & coat linings. Flexible hours, experienced and reasonable. Phone 945-9712. (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. .Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) Lakewood Class of *79: all persons interested in planning the class reunion for next year, there will be a meeting at the Schoolhouse Inn, Lake Odessa, at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16. For more information, call Kimi, 9572360. SERVICES WE DO WINDOWS, yard work and more. We are responsible women who love your chores. Cleaning house, multiplied by two, will lift the burdens off from you. A room needs painting? That’s for us. How about wallpapering? No need to fuss. Call J & S Jobs, we’ll get it done. We’ll do your work for a reasonable sum. Call 795-7743, Middleville, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Call 795-7407, Middleville, after 5 p.m. REAl ESTATE FOR SALE: Lake property, Yankee Springs area, Bassett Lake lot, 65 ft lake frontage. Call (313) 282-3969 after 5 p.m. (9-22) FOR SALE BY OWNER: Remodeled, four bedroom farmhouse on one acre near Gun Lake. Call after 5 p.m. 792-9852, Wayland. PODUNK LAKETA perfect home for a small family with 50 ft beach and beautiful view of the lake. Totally remodeled with a walkout basement. This large home offers two bedrooms, living room, kitchen with fireplace, a sun room overlooking the lake. New natural gas heating system. Thoroughly insulated. Price: $40,000. For details and terms, call 9482179. LASH HIH I^Nl) CUN I RAI IS & Hl Al i '.IA![ i IlfiN . WANTED CARDS OF THANKS FARM EQUIPMENT FARM TRACTOR, combine and equipment parts - new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company, U.S. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666; also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 374-8801. FOR SALE: JD 12 ft. disk, old corn shelter, old barn beams. 367-3246, Woodland. (9-29) TRAVEl TRAILERS FOR SALE: 1982 Scotty travel trailer, self-contained, mirrors, electric brakes, spare tire, Reese hitch. Battle Creek, 963-1665. FOR SALE: 1979 Jayco pop­ up camper, excellent con­ dition, sleeps eight, has 12volt and 110-volt system. Phone 852-9659 after 6 p.m. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: FOR SALE: Piano - AB Chase, upright, with bench, excellent mechanical con­ dition, $275. 721-3298, Ban­ field. Thank you again for a very successful Shrine Newspaper sale! Our recent newspaper sale is the only fund raiser for the Battle Creek Shrine Club. It is held annually to raise money to help the 18 Shriner's Hospitals for crippled children as well as the three Shriner’s Burns Institutes. A portion of this money stays in Battle Creek to help financially with the needs and requests of Ann J. Kellogg Schoo) and the Doris Klaussen Developmental Center. Your money is put to very good use and deeply appreciated. Many people do not realize that these services are available to qualifying children under the aae of 18, regardless of race or religion. If you know of a child who might qualify, please contact any Shriner or i^inlay Phipps in Battle Creek at 963-9114. Your generosity and concern for our less for­ tunate youngsters is truly heartwarming, especially with the loss of jobs and unemployment in the area. You are a very caring segment of society in Hastings and the surroun­ ding areas. Norris Schrefflcr, President James Farnham, Chairman of Paper Sale Rusty Graber (left), real estate manager for Fisher Big wheel, presented site plans for the new 43,000 square foot discount department store to the Rutland Township board, Wednesday. Reviewing the plans are (seated, from left) Jerry Bradley, trustee; Dale Cappon, treasurer; Forest Foley, supervisor; Phyllis Fuller, clerk; and DeWeyne Pugh, trustee. The plans for the store have also been submitted to state building officials for approval. Graber said that he expects state approval quickly because the plans are similar to plans already approved for a store in Three Rivers. The firm, which is constructing its store on Cook Road, adjacent to M-37, M-43, has asked for a zoning variance on the size of the parking lot, which Graber said would have 193 spaces. Tho zonina ordinance requires 435 spaces, which Graber said was much larger than would be needed to handle the store traffic. A hearing on the variance has been set for Sept. 21. Graber hopes to begin land grading work yet this month. THIS COULD BEYOUR AD Call... MOOSE All my love farever Til the end of time Love ya Sport 616-948-8051 HELP WANTED Full and part time help in food business in Hastings. Send resume and references to... Box 863 WANTED: Carpenter work. No job too small. All phases of carpenter work, pole barns. Licensed. Delton, 6232968 or 948-9286, Hastings. (922) Fisher Big Wheel submits plans to Rutland Township c/o Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49058 Pledges collected for CROP Walk Walkers for CROP, a world hunger organization, have begun collecting pledges for their fundraising walk at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24. (From left) Wendell Strick­ land, a Hastings insurance agent, is shown as ho signs pledge sheets for Dr. Myron K. Williams, minister at the First United Methodist Church, and State Rep. Robert Bonder, while walk chairman larry Hollenbeck watches. Williams has said that he will raise $100 per mile in the walk and Bender has pledged to contribute one cent for every second that it takes him to run the five mile course. The course will start at tho First United Methodist Church and Hollenbeck said that walkers are being encouraged to cover the course twice if possible. Fifteen area churches are involved in the walk which will also give 25 percent of the proceeds to Love, Inc., a county-wide aid organization for tho needy. Hollen­ beck expects 500 walkers to participate. Applications are available at many chur­ ches, by calling Hollenbeck at 945-4720 or at Love, Inc. office, 305 S. Michigan Ave., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m.) or by calling tho office at 948-9555. Hollen­ beck said that he is seeking donations of cookies for walkers. SERVICE DIRECTORY INSURANCE ELECTRICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE Electric Motor Repair TRAVEL LAUNDRY 8 DRY CLEANING "M, fuimitni tv Mkr M>" For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle — Most motors repaired in one day — Famace Miter and Water Pumps Oar Specialty WATER TREATMENT RETAIL Phone945-9521 Hastings, Michigan Phone (616) 945-3949 629 S. MICHIGAN AVE.. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN SWEEPERS > FRANTZ-=- HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP Hl t M«aa, Kastiap MENDtKNOT PLUA—PMNK mb-mm 123 WMtSwtBStrwi. Hostings (from Grand Eopdt 459-3PII »Air Lines • Tours • Cruise • Car Rental • Amtrak Tickets • Free Delivery •All Credit Cards Accepted PteuMMJSS WHt7-5J»lha.friJSitH:M LAWNMOWERS & CHAINSAWS Phone 948-8103 RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES ------- REAL ESTATE Service Heers: Monday 8 to 6 Tuesday Friday 8 to 5 CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED MASTER CHARGE • VISA MILLER REAL ESTATE GM QUALITY SERVICE PARTS •al... cutui aorou run oimton Keep that great GM Feeling with Genuine GM Parts. Serving Barry County Since 1940 KEN MILLER, C.R.S. — BROKER r/t AlTOP 137 W. State St.. Hastings <616) 945-5182 CUSTOM FRAMING WOODLANDS Sales and Service SPORTING GOODS Tennis Racket JWM0WH 1CHAIN SAW KN2(M fata 1 fata) WET WASH - CARS - VANS - PICKUPS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING STRINGING Mat Cutting Glass Cutting Stretching Mounting PHONE Corner of Jefferson and State Street DOWNTOWN HASTINGS CUSTOM PRINTING Contact: c3JastDigs cWou'e/t Stop • hospital-funerala-weddings (free delivery in city limits) • plants and floral arrangements wicker baskets silk and dried arrangements floral hair clips full wire service 402 North Michigan Avenue • • • . J-Ad Graphics PLANTS Joe & Kim Schroeder FREE SERVICES 945-5274 (616)945-9554 in Hastings 127 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 BUICK-CHEVROLET BARRY COUNTY'S ONLY FULL SERVICE DEALER! "Quality Dry Cleaning for over 30 yeora" WE WILL OBTAIN LOWEST FARES FOR YOU I Softeners • Soft Drinking Water Products 945-4720 BARRY CLEANERS HASTINGS WATER CONDITIONING, INC. Al! items in store for sole to take home. OKU. 9 TO S WEEKMTS • 9-1 SATURDAY 10% SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNT 607 s- Michigan, Hastings • Sales...Service...Repairs JIM, JOHN, DAVE...at 945-3412 • Coin Operated Machines • Drop OH Laundry • Pressing • Dry Cleaning Service Grond *aP’d» ISM Bedford Rood PhonoS4S-5113 CAR Er TRUCK REPAIR FREE .. SERVICES Electric Motor Service “(EA SAf Since 1908 WARDS APPUANCES AND CATALOG SALES S33 W. Sure St. Haitingi, Mich. (616)945-9152 FRAMING (616) 945-3484 Hastings, Ml. 49058 HEALTH Et FITNESS TOTAL FITNESS, INC. WidHtul Persoiul Instruction on Eiercise nnd Diet Cardiovascular & Physical Conditioning T-Shirts Team Shirts Caps Mritaauvw Phone 948-9287 or 948-9288 ' THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE" . 1105 W. Green St., Hastings IMLIUtoShwt 945-4943 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-09-22.pdf ca15db72663a1f5eee2f623e59c79e9e PDF Text Text September 22, 1983 Says he spent night in Kalamazoo bars NlEvWiS ..wrap by Norma Peterson and Ken Reibel Escaped suspect held for break-in Leonard W. Burandt, who escaped from city police custody Aug. 19, was bound over to Barry Comity Circuit Court Friday on a charge of breaking and entering, in comectlon with an E. Green St. burglary last July. Burandt Is also charged with miscJerr.eanor conn's of larceny under »100, and escape from cusody. A spokesperson for the Barry County Prosecutors Offict said those two charges are pending in Barry County District Court pending the outcome of the break-in charge. Burandt is currently free on bond. Benefit dance set for Freeport girl The Freeport Boosters will host a benefit dance Saturday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m., at . the Carlton Grange, for Aimee Thaler, a 6year-old Freeport girl whose sight is k Grote tells jury he didn’t murder sisters ■ fl­ threatened by a rare Mr disease, that could M ——<■■■■ lead to blindness. Entertainment will be provided by a Hastings band, •‘Grand Theft". Tickets are 16 a person or $10 a couple. The Freeport Boosters also ask that you bring a white elephant to be sold at auction. TK alternative ed seeks students Thornapple Kellogg School System is offering area residents an opportunity to complete their high school education. The program is state supported through Title 48 funds and offers many options for those individuals who have not completed their education. The program is designed to meet individual student needs with two goals in mind: employment and a high school diploma. Students enrolled in the program may work and receive credit, plus attend the Kent Sid 11 Center. If you know of an Individual who could take advantage of the opportunity or would like more information, call the high school counseling office at 7*533*4. Delton man found dead In auto crash An autopsy has failed to determine a cause of death in the case of a 47-yearold Delton man found dead in the front seat of his pickup truck, which had apparently crashed against a tree in Hope Township early Saturday mor­ ning. Bryce Thane Beck, 8350 Oakwood Dr. SE, Delton, was discovered about 1 a.m. by a passerby at the corner of Keller Rd. and Oth Lake Rd. Michigan State Police from the Hastinp team say Thane lost control of his m* Ford pickup truck while east bound on Keller Rd., and left the south side of the road and stnrk a tree. However, Dr. John Frederick, who performed an autopsy on Thane, told police that there was “no indication that any injury caused in the accident would be the cause of death, due to extremely minor injuries.” Frederick also said he could find no sign of heart failure. Investigating officers say Thane applied his brakes as he entered the intersection, which is blachtop on the west side, and gravel on the east. Of­ ficers estimate his speed in the in­ tersection as 56 m.p.h. The speed limit on that stretch of road is 55 m.p.h. Kevin Eugene Grote took the stand on the 12th day of his trial Wednesday, telling a Barry County jury he was not in Prairieville the night of Nov. 30,1982, when police say two elderly sisters, Frances Young, 73, and Helen Mott, 77, were robbed and murdered in a Parker Rd. home. Grote’s attorney, John Hofman of Battle Creek, said Wednesday he will call two more witnesses before resting his case, and he speculated the jury could be sent out as early as Thursday afternoon. When asked how the case was progressing for his client, Hofman answered "I think it's going very well." Dressed in white slacks and a black and white sweater, Grote told the jury of ten women and four men that he and Rodney Bernard Surratt visited three Kalamazoo bars during the night of the murders. When asked by Defense Attorney John Hofman why Sui.att would testify that he and Grote committed the crime, Grote said “He blames me for his probation violation. I took the police to his door." Grote reportedly told police, when questioned several days after the murders, that he was with Surratt the night of Nov. 30. Police then questioned Surratt, and arrested him for probation violation Surratt pleaded guilty to two reduced counts of second degree murder, and one count of armed robbery in August, in ex­ change for his testimony against Grote. Grote is charged with two counts of firstdegree murder, two counts of felony murder, and one count of armed robbery. Under cross examination by Barry County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley, Grote said he was with Surratt from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. the night of the mur­ ders, and that they “bar hopped” from Waldos, to Wayside East, to Big Daddy’s, all Kalamazoo bars. Jennifer Nurrie. a former waitress at Wayside East, testified that she saw Grote and “a colored man" at Wayside East shortly after she began her shift at 8:30 p.m. She said she told Det. Robert Golm of the Michigan State Police that the two men were rude and had been harassing another waitress. Hastings Manufacturings’ Canada plant is on strike Hastings Manufacturing Company’s Canadian subsidiary, Hastings, Ltd., is on strike and no new negotiations are scheduled. Dennis Witham, industrial relations manager, said that the strike began at 8 a.m., Sept. 13, at the plant located in Scar­ borough, Ontario, a suburb of Toronto.. "There have been no discussions since the strike was called and at the present time, none are scheduled,” Witham said. He said that the unresolved issues involve economics. He added that they had not an­ ticipated the work stoppage prior the ex­ piration of the old contract at midnight on Sept 12. “However, due to...differences on economics, the strike arose,” he said. The plant employs approximately 45 production people, who are out on strike, and an additional 25 people. Witham said that goods are being shipped daily from the plant and arrangements have been made to ship goods from Hastings to specific Canadian warehouses. Crowley pointed out, in cross-examining Nurrie, that she had told Golm that she saw the two men on either Tuesday (the night of the murders) or Thursday. Nurrie coun tered, however, that she later remembered it to be Tuesday "because Tuesdays are slow, and Thursdays are busy," and that she would have more time to notice individuals on a slow night. Grote said that he had stopped at Young's home Nov. 24, six days before the murders, and stacked wood and carried out garbage for the women. Grote testified that Young tried to give him a $20 bill for the work, and that he told her it was too much. Grote said she paid him with five one-dollar bills instead. Alice Boyd, a nurse for the Barry-Eaton Health Dept., testified last week that she remembers a "nice looking man" in his mid­ Rodney Bernard Surratt is led into the Barry County Circuit Courtroom by Sheriff David Wood, during testimony last week. Surratt has repeatedly confessed to the murders last Nov. 30 of Frances Young and Helen Mott in Prairieville. The Hastings twenties coming to Young’s home on Nov. 24, and arguing with Young that she had not paid him enough for his work. However, Boyd could not identify Grote in the courtroom. Grote testified Wednesday that Mrs. Boyd was mistaken in her belief that there was an argument. David Adrianson, a Prairieville resident, who says he got Grote the job of cutting and stacking wood for Young, testified last week that he had seen Grote carrying a knife in his side pants pocket a week before the murders. Adrianson also told the jury that Young told him that she didn’t like Grote dropping by and looking for work, and that if she needed help she would call him. Cheri Rue, Grote’s girlfriend, testified that Grote didn’t carry a knife. She told the court that she spoke with Adrianson on Memorial Day, and asked him why he toid police that he did, and Adrianson replied “It’s no big deal because (Grote) is going up the river anyway.” Grote said that he carried a knife two years ago, but that he had lost it, and hasn’t carried one since. The prosecution rested on the 10th day of the trial, after two days of testimony from Surratt, who was arrested along with Grote in Dec., 1982. Surratt said he met Grote at a Kalamazoo blood plasma clinic the afternoon of Nov. 30, and that Grote told him about Young and Mott. “Kevin Grote toid me there was these two old ladies he was cutting wood for...One old lady didn’t have enough money, so she went and got some from a drawer,” said Surratt. “(Grote) asked me if I wanted to go over there with him. He indicated to me that he saw (Young) go to a drawer, and take out a large sum of money...in a drawer in the kitchen...He asked me if I wanted to go out there and rip those two old ladies off," said Surratt Surratt testified that at first he said no, and that “the subject was dropped for a while." However, Surratt said that later he and Grote went for a drive in Grote’s car, a 1970 Plymouth station wagon, and that the two passed by Young’s home. Kevin said ‘This is where those two old ladies live,”' said Surratt. "I saw lights on in the home, and said ‘You don’t want to go in there with all those lights on.’" Surratt said the two then drove to a beer store "somewhere in the country" and bought two 40 oz. bottles of beers, then parked in a lane down the road from the house. Continued on page 11 Headlines this week • New millage vote expected here...Page 1 • Flexfabputs new addition on hold... Page 11 • Local couple saves with solar heat...Page 9 Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Vol. 128, No. 38 Hastings, Michigan Price 20‘ — Thursday, September 22,1983 Another millage election appears to be a possibility for Hastings area voters By Norma Peterson It appears that Hastings area voters will be back at the polls for a millage vote as soon as possible. That was the general consensus during a discussion and exchange of ideas at Mon­ day’s meeting of the Hastings Area Board of Education with comments coming from citizens, staff, administration and board members. S. perintendent Carl A. Schoessel opened the meeting, in the Central School library, by saying, “We are now considering alter­ natives. We are waiting for emergency legislation which will allow us to go for another millage before December. We have had meetings with the Hastings Education Association concerning ballot design.” Schoessel explained that each year the Michigan State Legislature enacts emergency legislation for those school districts that were unable to pass a fall millage. .This special legislation allows districts to forego the usual waiting period and go for another millage within 30 days of enactment. Board President George Wibalda opened the discussion saying that he hoped there would be "a good discussion about millage” whether people were for it or against it. “We want some input," he said. Diane Hoekstra, board vice-president, said she was in favor of going back to the pools in the next 90 days if passage can be applied to the winter tax rolls. "We definitely feel we should go back on the ballot. What was presented was an ab­ solute necessity?' commented board member Judy Lenz. Richard Shaw toid the board. “I've talked to at least eight people who didn't vote and they were all yes voters. We have to talk to our neighbors.” Hugh Fullerton, 625 W. Green St, said, “The best way to get a millage through is to give people a choice. This did not offer a choice.” Robert Picking, 222 Indian Hills Dr., disagreed saying, “By putting a lot of choices on a ballot you give people more things to say *no’ to and create the op­ portunity for special interest groups.” Picking said he was concerned about accreditation. "Someone has to make the decisions about what the needs are for education in this community. Our board is interested in a quality education program and our superintendent certainly has good credentials,” he said. He also noted that the teachers have made concessions. Art Olson, 1666 S. Broadway, agreed with Picking. "These are the people (the board) that make the decisions for all of us," he said. A variety of ideas were tossed around including the possibility of hosting neigh­ borhood coffees with someone from the board, administration, or steering com­ mittee present to answer questions. Dr. Earl Newman, director of educational services, addressed the issue of North Cental Accreditation. He explaited that we Continued on page 12 CROP Walk set for this Saturday Five to seven hundred people are expected Saturday to walk and run for CROP, a world hunger organization. The five mile course will start at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings at 1 p.m: Walkers and runners have been collecting pledges for each mile that they complete. They are being urged by the promoters to complete the course twice if possible. Larry Hollenbeck, chairman of the walk, said that 25 percent of the funds raised will be donated to Love, Inc., a county-wide aid organization for the needy, and the remainder will go to CROP. State Rep. Robert Bender will lead a group of runners on the course. Bender has pledged one cent for each second that it takes him to complete the course. Fifteen area churches are par­ ticipating in the walk. Hollenbeck said. Applications are available at the churches, or by calling Hollenbeck at 945-4720 or at the Love. Inc. office. 305 S. Michigan Ave., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m.) or by calling the office at 948-9555. Applications will also be available at the start of the course. Jo Siegel, reading specialist in Hastings elementary schools, explains the remedial reading program operated for second and third grade students. Her program was the first to be given before a school board meeting, under a new plan to present programs about the schools before each meeting. Board reviews reading program Jo Siegel, reading specialist at Central and Southeastern elementary schools, presented an educational program about remedial reading at Monday night's school board meeting in the library at Central. Mrs. Siegel explained that students with reading problems are identified at the first grade level. Referrals for special help are based on testing, the child's needs, reading deficiency, performance in the classroom, teacher recommendations, and parental input. After the referral is made special reading classes are available in the second and third grades. Mrs. Siegel said, the purpose of the remedial reading program is "to allow children to master primary reading skills at his own individual rate." "Special reading is not always the cure-all we want it to be," she said. However, due to the return of the six-hour instructional day, there will be eight special reading periods per day. Mrs. Siegel proudly told the audience that 26 of her last year's students read 325 books over the summer. "We should regard reading as an in­ dividual activity to which each child brings his own individual background," she said. Mrs. Siegel's presentation is the first of many such educational programs to be presented at school board meetings throughout the coming year. Supt. Carl Schoessel has scheduled at least one board meeting at each one of the schools in the Hastings Area School District. "These meetings have been scheduled with the idea that the board and community will get to know the individual buildings better and attract more people." he said. Factory reps tour Hastings Fiber Glass Co. John Sawka. a factory tool demonstrator, shows some Hastings Fiber Glass Co. manufacturers' representatives the application and assembly of a telescopic hot stick. About 60 manufacturing reps from the U.S. and Canada descended on Hastings Monday and Tuesday to observe first hand the manufacturing and quality control of the companys' line of fiberglass products for the electrical utility and communications industries. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, September 22, 1983, Page 2 Commissioners to decide on Truth in Taxation Last week commissioner Ted McKelvey handled that hearing which was attended by four township supervisors — Les Raber of Irving, Richard Thomas of Hastings, Verlyn Stevens of Johnstown, and Bill Wooer of Barry. McKelvey gave a breakdown of the county’s property tax revenue picture for last year and this one, noting that “we (the board) haven’t decided at this time whether to roll the millage rate back or not". He noted that the actual cash difference involved to the county is $14,284. “Last year's assessed valuation for the county was $407,744,159 and this year is $412,855,987,’’ explained McKelvey. Under the formula used, be said, the value of new construction is subtracted from that total (it goes on the following year's roll). “Last year’s new construction was Barry County's Board of Commissioners will decide Tuesday whether to take advantage of additional revenues gained from an increased tax valuation. The decision is required by the “Truth in Taxation" law — passed nearly two years ago by the state legislation. Und»*r the law, a governmental unit (in this case the county) must roll back its millage rate so that this year’s property tax revenues are equal to last year’s or else take formal action to keep the money. The extra funds would be generated by a hike in property values. If the governmental board decides to keep its millage rate in tact and keep the ad­ ditional revenues generated, then a public hearing must be held. A board, however, is not bound by any outcome from that hearing, the law merely requiring that it open the decision up for outside comment. Delton board, teachers reach a tentative contract agreement A tentative agreement has been reached for a new cor.tract between the DeltonKellogg Board of Education and teachers in the district. Superintendent Dr. John Sanders said a tentative agreement was reached last week. However, at this time, he said he was not at liberty to publicly disclose details of the agreement. Members of the Delton-Kellogg Education Association are expected to vote on whether to accept the new contract at a meeting during the first week of October. Teachers in the district have been working without a new contract since the new school year began this If teachers approve the proposed agreement, a ratification by the board will probably take place at its regular Oct. 10 meeting, said Sanders. At a Sept. 12 board meeting, members approved participation in a program with a new format to benefit gifted and talented students. The program is being offered through the Barry Intermediate School District. The plan, recommended by Supl. Sanders, will give the Delton district access to BISD consultants who will work with the teaching staff in developing inservice programs, demonstration teaching, and setting up special programs for students locally and in state activities. Continued Below- month. Banner OPINION: Dear Gov. Blanchard: A good business climate is more than “Jobs, jobs, jobs” Dear Dear Dear Dear Gov. Blanchard, Sen. Welborn and Rep. Bender, County Commissioners and Township Supervisors, local and state building officials, Michigan's business climate will never change unless we change the loo com­ mon attitude of government as an adversary of business rather than as a partner. Government and business must be able to work hand-in-hand to develop new plants and business people cannot be forced to spend valuable time and money trying to deal with bureaucracies when they are ready to build. It is not only frustrating, it is a waste of effort and of dollars. The story of Flexfab's new expansion is a case in point. While we can't point a finger at any particular person or office for the weeks of delay in beginning con­ struction, we can point clearly to the fact that Flexfab, in trying to build a new plant that will create new jobs, has encountered nothing but snags in trying to obtain the permits necessary to begin. The first delay occurred when the county health department called in the state Department of Natural Resouiees to determine if the company would soon be exceeding the 10,000 gallon per day limit on waste dumped into septic systems. While health department officials said they were doing the company a favor by trying to save expenditures for an expanded septic system in the future, a check into the department's own records would have shown that the company has two existing septic systems, one for Flexfab and one for its affiliated company. Pro Line, located on an adjacent site. Each can handle up to 10,000 gallons per day without requiring a special permit from the Water Resources Commission. The DNR's own calculations show that neither septic system is near the 10,000 gallon limit. Not only was Flexfab's building permit delayed for several weeks, it took per­ sonal ramrodding by the company owners and a special meeting between the firm's consultants, owners and health department officials to convince the department that they were in compliance. This was needless delay and a needless expenditure of time and created a lot of frustration for the industry people. The second delay was caused when Flexfab learned that Rutland Township has a new policy of sending all commercial building projects to the state building and construction division instead of issuing the permits themselves. In all of its con­ struction projects, including the Pro Line building completed in 1982, the company always dealt with local officials. Suddenly, company officials found themselves in a new bailgame, making trips to Lansing and waiting for Lansing officials to come here instead of dealing on a local level. The township building inspector says the new policy was implemented because he didn't feel qualified to handle the large commercial projects. So, instead of dealing with a local official on a local basis, the company has found itself con­ tending with the rules and bureaucracy found in the Department of Labor in Lansing. The result: The project was delayed for weeks. When Flexfab had an architect complete drawings this summer, it easily anticipated having the plant under cover before cold weather edmes. Now. this is questionable and the weather alone could delay the project even longer. We repeat our first comments. Businesses should be able to turn to government officials and find willing partners in their efforts to expand. Flexfab and Pro Line, both owned by the same people, have been the county’s fastest growing companies in recent years. That growth, in both good and bad economies, should be en­ couraged and not stifled. When businesses know that other states are ready and willing to accept their new plants. Michigan's government officials shouldn't look around and wonder where the industry went. They should move to streamline the steps required for an in­ dustry that is ready to expand. Every roadblock hurts and is one more reason why. Michigan doesn’t have enough "jobs, jobs, jobs." -------------- --------- " : - Hastings Banner] S____________________ ____________________ r1 Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 36 — Thursday, September 22. 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County: $12 per year in adjoining counties: and $13.50 per year elsewhere. $1,836,000 and this year is $4,853,000," he went on. "The resulting $405,908,159 figure for 1982 is then divided by the 1983 figure of $408,002,987 for 1983 with the percentage of millage difference between the two coming out at .9941,” McKelvey pointed out. "The county is allowed by the allocation board to levy a maximum 5.87 mills which it does," he continued. "By multiplying 5.87 mills and the .9941 figure you end up with 5.8354 mills, the rate which would generate the same amount of revenues this year as we had last year. That’s the millage that we can levy without a public hearing and without voting to levy the same (5.87) millage amount. "The difference between the two millage is $14,284,” he concluded. “That’s what would be lost to the county if we roll back the rate." The only comment from the audience came from Supervisor Wooer. "We (the Barry Township Board) rolled our millage rate back last year," he said. "Like your (cash) figure, the difference between the two rates didn’t amount to too much. But we felt that, with the economy being as bad as it was, this showed the public we were trying to keep taxes down. "By rolling it back," Wooer added, "it does tell the people that the county is trying to keep taxes down.” Police Beat:________ _ 12-year-old Hastings youth in custody after firing rifle shots at neighbor A 12-year-old Hastings boy has been taken into custody by county juvenile authorities after he reportedly fired a rule four times at a woman and later pointed the weapon at a man last week. Roberta Mellon, of 1755W Hammond Rd., Hastings, told an investigating sheriff deputy that a neighbor boy had knocked at her mobile home, then entered it with a rifle which he pointed at her. During the ensuing incident she said that four shots were fired, including a final one as she ran to another neighbor’s residence for help. That neighbor, Keith Hurless, of 1655 Hammond Rd., said that the youth came up to him, carrying the rifle and a couple of times pointed it at him before finally leaving the scene. A Barry County sheriff deputy was in­ vestigating the complaints when the accused juvenile, unarmed at that point, approached and turned himself in. The officer later confiscated a .22 cal. rifle at the youth's home. A bullet bole was also located in the front door of the Mellon residence. A HASTINGS MOTORCYCLE DRIVER and his passenger were injured when the cycle went off the road during ti>e early morning hours of Saturday, Sept. 10. James F. Foote, 20, of 526 S. Park St., was driving north on Hammond Rd. in Irving Township when he ran off the road, crossed a driveway, and flipped his bike over. Riding with him was Tonya L. Dingledine, 19, of 836 E. Madison St., Hastings. The two were taken by passerbys to Pennock Hospital for treatment. The Barry County Sheriff Dept, is in­ vestigating the accident. THREE COUNTY RESIDENTS reported that their mailboxes were blown up during the early morning hours on Monday. The incidents occured in Hastings, Woodland, and Nashville, respectfully. Ail three owners reported that they beard a noise like a gun blast during the night and Court News: Driver sentenced for negligent homocide Paul J. Hoogterp, 18, Grand Rapids, received two years probation and a $500 fine on one coint of negligent homocide Friday stemming from the May 14 fatal car accident in which a young Hastings man was killed. State police say Hoogterp was westbound on Coats Grove Rd. early on the morning of Mav 14 when he struck head on a car driven by Douglas Harold Skinner, 301 W. State Rd. Skinner was pronounced dead at Pennock Hospital approximately one hour after the collision. Hoogterp and his passenger, Wendy Ann McNicol, 17, of Cutlerville, were treated for facial lacerations at Grand Rapids' Butterworth Hospital. In addition to probation and a fine, Hoogterp was ordered to pay $200 in court costs, or contribute 10 hours of community service. In Other Court Proceedings: Michael Ray Smith, 18, 1077 Luce Rd., Battle Creek, stood mute in Barry County Circuit Cotrt to charges of breaking and entering, larceny in a building and at­ tempted larceny in a building. Judge Richard Shuster entered a plea of not guilty for the defendant, and set a Sept. 30 pre-trial. Smith is charged with the July, 1983 theft of jewelry from a Hope Township residence, and the July, 1983 break-in of a home on Banfield Rd. Kenneth Scott Wilson, 17, 2045 Hammond Rd., pleaded guilty to attempted malicious destruction of property. Wilson is accused of the willful destruction of an automobile at a Hammond St. residence. Sentencing is set for Sept. 30. X Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be s ibmitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. later discovered that the boxes had been destroyed. A PORTLAND WOMAN received minor injuries Friday morning when her brakes failed at the intersection of Whitneyville and Parmalee Roads. Christine M. Hamilton, 30, of 4700 Peck Lake, told officers she was unable to stop as she approached the crossroads. She was struck by Ronald D. DeVries, 33, of 7671 36th St. S.E., Alto, who was entering the right-of-way. Mrs. Hamilton sought treatment at a Middleville doctor’s office. A HASTINGS WOMAN reported a breaking-and-entering of her home Saturday morning. Rachael Youst, of 1946 Brookfield Dr., said the incident took place between 9:15 and 10:15 a.m. while she was away from home. A magazine sales kit was reported taken. A HASTINGS WOMAN received minor injuries when she lost control of her car on a curve outside town. Geneva M. Mallekoote, 60, of 713 E. Grant Rd., was traveling west on Chief Noonday Rd. Friday morning, when she began skidding on the wet pavement. She told of­ ficers that she applied her brakes and then lost control, going off the road and down the bank. She went 25 feet off the highway before coming to a stop. She sought her own treatment at Pennock Hospital. A HASTINGS MAN was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and ticketed for driving too fast after he lost control of his vehicle Monday afternoon and struck another vehicle. Carroll F. Smith, 47, of 803 Young St., was attempting to turn from Gun Lake Rd. onto Green St. when he began skidding and then collided into a car driven by John H. Smith, 39, of 3493 Woodscbool, Hastings. Investigating officers from the Barry County Sheriff said that Smith had driven onto the shoulder of Green St, but was unable to avoid being struck. No injuries were reported. On hand for Tuesday’s Hastings Arae Chamber of Commerce meeting were (from left) Fire Chief Roger Coris, Mayor William Cook, Chief of Police Mark Steinfort, Mary Lou Gray, third ward aiderman, and Mary Spackman, first ward aiderman. Mayor Cook proclaims city in good financial shape William Cook, Hastings’ newly-appointed mayor, told a small Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce gathering Tuesday that the city is in good shape financially, but that declining revenues threaten maintenance of city streets and water services. “The city has been unable to keep up in maintenance," said Cook, giving as examples a reduction in tree trimming, police personnel and equipment. “It affects the city, though it’s hard to see. The roads still get plowed, the police are still patrolling," said Cook. The mayor said that he sees “problems creeping up” if additional revenues cannot be found to perform needed street im­ provement and repairs. Cook said expected revenue for the 83-84 fiscal year should increase by about 10 percent over last year — the best yearly increase in the past six years. However, state revenue sharing has also declined during that period, said Cook, and preliminary figures show a “zero percent increase” in business property tax for next year, and "a negative increase" in residential property tax. Cook stopped short of saying what the council's current plans are for countering the revenue decline — “As far as the council's plan for the future, we haven’t set any definite plans. We have some vacancies to fill, but things are running pretty smoothly." Cook said the city is "toying with the idea" of hiring a full-time building inspector, to combat "deteriorating neighborhoods." That duty is currently handled by Mike Payne, who does double, duty as the city’s assessor and housing officer. "A building assessor is really a full time job." said Cook, “The city need® one to go around and constantly update assessments. ' Police Beat, Continued AN AVON PRODUCTS sales kit was reportedly stolen from a car parked on S. East St. last week. A BLACK mailbox, with the numbers "704" on the side, was reported stolen from a W. Bond St. home. A BICYCLE was reported found on the railroad tracks behind the Moose Lodge Friday. Hastings City Police say that if you own the bike, to call their office at 945-2463, and describe what you lost. VANDALS reportedly smashed the windshield of a 1976 Chevrolet. The car’s owner says it may have happened while parked near a local tavern. A MAILBOX of the standard, front­ opening design, was reportedly stolen from an Ironside Dr. residence over the weekend. PUBLIC OPINION ...by Ken Reibei and Elaine Gilbert Why did the school millage fail? CONSTRUCTION tools and materials worth over $1,000 were reported stolen last week from a house under renovation in Baltimore Township. State police say the thieves entered through a family room window. TWELVE small marijuana plants “in a garden setting” were reportedly found on a Thornapple Township farm Friday. State police say that “due to the isolated location of the marijuana, it would be difficult to come up with a realistic suspect." Douglas Wenk Jack Longstreet Richard VonKronk Elizabeth Underwood Rosalie White Mike McKay Steve White A CAR BATTERY, True Value brand, was reported stolen Sunday to the Hastings City Police from a 1968 Ford on E. Bond St. The estimated value of the battery is $30. CITY POLICE are looking for a light blue compact car seen leaving the scene of a property damage accident in front of Reahm’s on E. Slate St. A witness told police the car jumped the curb and plowed into a sandstone planter, then fled the scene. Continued Above- Delton School Board continued Participation in the plan will cost the Delton district $3,000. The program is geared to better utilize the expertise of the con­ sultants by having them work directly with classroom teachers in effectively dealing with students who are identified as gifted, said Sanders. “I think it’s a real fine plan for the year and I look forward to our participation in it," he said. In other business, the board: —Heard a tentative enrollment report stating that the student count totals 1,973, down 40 from an earlier projection. —Approved a contract for $6,959.70 with the Kalamazoo Valley Intermediate School District for services that include in-service and media materials. —Accepted the low bid of $3,130 from Battle Creek Auto Glass to replace defective windows in the high school cafeteria. —Set tuition rates for the 1983-84 school year at $75 for kindergarten through sixth grades and at $200 for 7-12 grades. —Accepted the low interest rate of seven percent from First of America on a loan for $630,000 to ease the district's cash flow problem until property taxes are collected. —Heard a report that the summer work program involving 11-Michigan Youth Corp workers and two supervisors was effective. The workers did painting and general clean­ up on the school grounds. The only cost to the district was for materials used. Rev. David Garrett • QUESTION • Hastings area voters turned down two separate millage requests at the polls last week, causing much concern and disap­ pointment among school officials. This is the second time in two years that a school millage issue has been rejected here. Why do you think the latest millage issue failed? Douglas Wenk: “I’ve heard a lot of talk and a lot of people are saying that taxes are too high for the amount of services given...I think that a better run school system would encourage more yes votes." Jack Longstreet: "I think possibly that some people might have been misinformed and not quite understanding of what all the money was going to be used for, and that possibly by going for both proposals, some people thought that was too much to ask for.” Richard VanKronk: "People have lost confidence in the schools because the system has grown lax. Also, I don’t think the second proposal belonged on the ballot...it may have alienated a lot of voters who would have voted yes on the first proposal." Steve White: "Property taxes are the only taxes that people have a chance to vote on. If there were more kinds of taxes to vote on. the the school tax may not be the first thing to go. There -are other taxes people would like to have reduced, but they can’t vote on them ” Elizabeth Underwood: "I think people have tired of taxation to the point where their immediate reaction is one of self-interest, growing out of real difficulties. But, I think the big thing that I see was that many people didn't understand, in spite of all the efforts that were made, the seriousness of the loss of programs Proposition I would have restored." Regarding Proposition II, Mrs. Un­ derwood, a retired teacher, said that she had read an explanation by Hastings Education Association President Pete DeDecker of why the teachers wanted a 25:1 student-teacher ratio but she wonders how many other people read it. She said that perhaps there is a breakdown somewhere in communications. "I also think that as the public gets to know the new superintendent. Mr. Schoessel, and the director of curriculum, Dr. Newman, in what I perceive as their concept of what the school should be. I think that we're going to see a change and some support again. "I'm afraid the school is going to lose its accreditation...unless we face this need. So I guess what I see is the need to broaden the base for understanding. I really don’t know how we'll do it. maybe by having special meetings or neighborhood coffees, but we really have to knuckle right down to what this is all about." Continued on page 11 �The Hostings Banner - Thursday. September 22. 1983. Page 3 SociMu* . • what’s cookin’ by Elaine Gilbert This week, featuring... Steve Vedder MacDonald-Pruden united in marriage Wisniewski-Gibson exchange wedding vows Maurer-Humphreys united in marriage On Saturday, July 16, Laura Lynne Wisniewski of Spring Lake became the bride of James Henry Gibson at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Spring Lake. Parents of the couple are Ray and Pam Wisniewski of Spring Lake and Hank and Gladys Gibson of Hastings. Kayne Wisniewski was her srter’s maid of honor. Dan Gibson served his brother as best man. After a northern Michigan wedding trip, the couple are making their home in Grand Rapids where Laura is attending Aquinas College. Jim is a teacher at St. Augustine's in Kalamazoo. Renee’ Maurer and Derek Humphi-eys were united in marriage on September 3. 1983 at St. Ambrose Church in Delton, with Father David Otto officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Maurer of Plainwell. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Humphreys of Delton. Brenda Maurer was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Karen Wells, Cindy Chamberlin and Diane Coryell. Bethany Gibson was flower girl. Jeff Fancher was best man. Groomsmen were Mark Calkins, Dave Chamberlin and Gary Gibson. Evan Chamberlin was ring bearer. Mike Calkins, Larry Osborne and Rick Steele were ushers. Following a reception at the Father Bart Memorial Hall in Kalamazoo, the newlyweds left on a wedding trip to northern Michigan. They will reside in Kentwood. Mrs. Humphreys is a graduate of DeltonKellogg High School and attended Western Michigan University. Mr. Humphreys also graduated from Delton-Kellogg High School, Kalamazoo College and University of Michigan with B.A. and B.S. degrees, respectively. He is employed by HI-RAM, Inc., Coopersville. The Vermontville Congregational Church was the scene of the August 13, candlelight wedding of JoDee MacDonald and Anthony Pruden, with Rev. William Trump ofciating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bryce MacDonald of Vermontville, and the groom is the son of Mrs. Nancy Pruden of West Unity, Ohio, and the late Robert H. Pruden. As the bride was escorted down the aisle by her father, she wore a white taffeta gown covered with lace, featuring a sweetheart neckline and a scalloping edge with a cathedral length train and veil, which she designed and made. JoDee carried a bouquet of peach roses, baby carnations with long greens and baby’s breath. Eileen Fhaner, friend of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Kelly MacDonald, Mary Ness, Nika Hankins, and Tammy Pruden. The flowergirl was Vicky Sackett, cousin of the bride. Mark Harris, friend of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Gene Wireman, Tom Pruden, Kent MacDonald, and Tim Sackett. Mike Pruden served as ringbearer, and ushers were Denny Ackerson, Mark Pullano, Jeff Pruden and Tim Pruden. A reception followed the ceremony at Kardell Hall Auditorium with out of state guests from Bradenton, Fla., East Hartford, Conn., Pinellas Park, Fla., and Stultgar*, Germany. JoDee is employed with Oxford Management Corporation and Tony at Fowler's Inc. The couple will reside at 309 E. Shepherd, Charlotte. Veldman-Armstrong engagement told Mr. and Mrs. James Veldman of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Alyce, to Dennis W. Armstrong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Armstrong of Hastings. Mary is a graduate of Hastings High School and has attended Davenport College. Dennis is a graduate of Hastings High School and Taylor University. An Oct. 14 wedding date has been set. Burpees to celebrate 25th anniversary Mr. nd Mrs. Gordon Burpee of Nashville will celebrate their 25th wedding an­ niversary on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. An open house is being given by their children and their families at the V.F.W. Post 8260, 304 S. State, Nashville. Family, friends, Pad neighbors are cor­ dially invited. Your presence will be the only gift requested. Buning-Kidderplan November wedding Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Buning of Caledonia are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Loretta Kay, to Wayne Charles Kidder, son of Charles and Madeline Kidder of Freeport. Loretta is a graduate of Caledonia High School and Michigan State University. Kidder is a graduate of Middleville High School and Western Michigan University and is employed by Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. A November 12 wedding is being planned. Area Births IT'S A GIRL Denise and John Matson, Nashville, Sept. 14,6:40 p.m., 8 lb 154 oz.; Laura Armour and Bill McClurkin. Hastings, Sept. 14, 10:35 p.m., 6 lb. 12 oz.; Leon and Geneva Hall, Hastings, Sept. 16. 2 a.m., 7 lb. 1 oz.; Diane and John Haines, Hastings, Sept. 18, 3:03 p.m., 9 lb. 1 oz.; Susan and David Doozan, Hastings, Sept. 19,9:23 a.m., 7 lb. 104 oz. IT’S A BOY Lana Evans and Thomas Clemens, Hastings, Sept. 14, 12:22 p.m., 9 lb 4 oz.; Teresa and Michael Davis, Hastings, Sept. 17. 12:23 a.m., 7 lb. 15 oz.; Lois and David Warner, Hastings, Sept. 20. 7:23., 7 lb. When he's not at his desk or covering area sports for the Reminder and Banner or playing softball for fun, Steve Vedder makes a mean pot of chili. Between working all day last Friday and covering the Saxons football game against Grand Rapids Catholic Central that evening, Steve whipped up a pot of chili that captured second place in a chili cook-off the following day. The chili cooking competition was part of Saturday activities during the Harvest Festival in Nashville. The first place winner was Jan Cooper of Nashville who was the featured cook in this column last February. Sieve’s mother, Alberta Vedder. a first grade teacher in Olivet, taught him all he knows about cooking, including how to make chili. “My mother has been making this chili recipe for as long as I can remember. She’s always made it the same way...with no variations.” said 26-year-old Steve. “I learned to make chili about four to five years ago. When I was leaving home for good. I realized that if 1 wanted to eat this kind of chili and some of my other favorite foods that I’d have to learn to make them myself or do without.” Some like it hot, but Steve comments. “I don’t like really hot chili. People are always bragging about how hot they can make it. I use enough of the spice to make it taste good, but not hot." It was inner-office jesting about who could make the best chili that prompted Steve to enter Saturday’s competition. Incidently, another J-Ad Graphics employee. Dan Buerge, took third place in the chili cook-off. Even though Steve admits that he enjoys cooking because he likes to eat good food, cooking lakes a backseat when it comes to his enjoyment of sports. ”I’m an addict when it comes to sports. I like anything that has to do with sports,” he says. His gravitation to sports is reflected in his personal life as well as his vocation. His workaday world keeps him in constant contact with local sports activities as sports editor for the Reminder and Banner. And when he calls it a day during warm months, he’s likely to be found heading to a softball field as a team member. His interest in sports was sparked as a small child, and he can remember that as young as five he was already engrossed in watching sports games on TV with his father, Thomas Vedder. Born in Battle Creek, Steve grew-up in Olivet where he graduated from Olivet High School and went on to Olivet College where he earned a degree in communications. “I decided to attend Olivet College for two reasons. I wanted to go to a school where I could study journalism and I wanted to go to a place where 1 could play small college baseball. I could do both there," he said. After college graduation in 1979, Steve was hired as sports editor for two newspapers, the Charlotte Republican Tribune and the Grand Ledge Independent. He worked for those papers until September of 1982 when he joined the J-Ad Graphics staff in Hastings. Playing softball occupies a lot of Steve’s spare time. This summer he played in three different leagues, logging a total of 87 games. He plays second base, as he did in college, for teams in Hastings and Charlotte. With a Freeport co-ed team, he handles short-stop duties. Steve Vedder, local sports writer, makes a zesty pot of chili. Using a recipe that has been in his family for many years, Steve captured second place in the First Annual Chili Cook-Off at the Harvest Festival in Nashville last Saturday. His Freeport and Charlotte teams doui won league championships this season and the Hastings team placed second in league competition. When the Charlotte team was involved in state finals in Marquette, Steve flew there over Labor Day weekend to participate. But as to the outcome of those games, he says. “We don’t talk about that.’’ During the months when the temperature plummets or when softball fields are covered with snow, Steve says reading is a favorite pastime. Books with a suspenseful or mysterious theme and novels with a scary plot are his choices. “I’ll read a best seller once in a while too,” he says. He doesn't mind spending time in the kitchen when it means there will be a good meal to enjoy later. “No pot pies or TV dinners for me," says Steve. “I've always like to eat good food." Trying different restaurants and savoring the atmosphere as well as the food is another way Steve likes to spend time. He might slay as long as three leisurely hours at a restaurant when there's good company, tastey food and a nice atmosphere. At home, besides stirring up a winning batch of chili, Steve says his specialities include beef Stroganoff, onion steak soup, goulash, tuna noodle casserole, and sloppy joes — all made with his mother's recipes. But, he chuckles, “I'd gladly turn over cooking chores to a wife...sometime in the future." Steve’s Chili Brown 1 lb. hamburger in pan, along with 1-chopped onion. Then add 1-can dark red kidney beans, 1-can stewed tomatoes and 1teaspoon chili powder; add salt and pepper to taste. Cook over low heat, occasionally stirring, (or at least 30-45 minutes. Makes five to six bowls. Burghduffs to observe 50th anniversary Relatives, neighbors and friends of James and Arloa Burghduff are invited to share in the celebration of their 50th anniversary at an open house on Oct. 2 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Odd Fellow Hall in Hastings. Refreshments will be served.. Your love and friendship are cherished* gifts. They respectfully request no other. Jim served with the Air Force during the war, seeing duty in both India and Tinian. He has also worked for the State Highway Department and the County Road Com­ mission. Arloa's first position was with the Banner office in 1924. Later she worked in Kalamazoo at Sutherland Paper Company and Allen Electric. After her marriage, she returned to Hastings and was employed by the Penney Store and the State Highway Department. They have been and still are very active members of the Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges. They are members of the First Presbyterian Church. Open house is being hos’ed by Emma Payne and Blanche Carpenter, sisters of Mrs. Burghduff. Assisting with the event will be members of the Hiawatha Rebekah Lodge. Enyart-VandenBerg plan to be wed Tasker-Kimber engagement told Wilma Tasker of Lake Odessa wishes to announce the engagement of her daughter, Cathy Annette, to Mark A. Kimber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kimber of Grand Rapids. The bride-to-be graduated from Lakewood High School and is attending Davenport College of Business. Her fiance graduated from Creston High School and is also attending Dave port College of Business. An Oct. 15 wedding is being planned. (More Social News on Page 6) Laurie Anne Enyart will exchange wed­ ding vows on Nov. 12 with Kenneth James VandenBerg of Martin. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Enyart of Delton, Joyce VandenBerg of Martin, and Jacob VandenBerg of Allegan. The future bride attended Calvin College for two years and graduated from Davenport College. The prospective groom graduated from Olivet College and is presently em­ ployed by the L. Perrigo Co. of Allegan. Mr. and Mrs. Waynard L. Jarrard of Nash­ ville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Debra K., to Lawrence K. Parker of Lansing. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Parker of Gaylord. Mich. An October 15. 1983 wedding is planned. .. .OR 451-3144 GRAND RAPIDS An open house will be held to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Walt and Nina Chrysler on Sept. 25 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at their home at 28906th St., R No. 2, Shelbyville. FAST Repair Service CHIROPRACTORS Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you'd like to discuss our unique program. 8nLV,3tc^EDON‘A Chryslers to observe 25th anniversary Jarrard-Parker engagement told • Engraving • Watch Repair • HODGES JEWELRY Your Full Service Repair Center .......... J 122 W. State St. Hastings Ph. 945 2963 �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. September 22. 1983. Page 4 e5— Gary L. Frost Mabie Robinson CHARLOTTE - Mr. Gary L. Frost. 31, formerly of Freeport, died Sunday, Sept. 18, 1983, from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. He was a 1970 graduate of Charlotte High School. He was employed as a prison guard at the Michigan Training Unit in Ionia and was a former member of the Eaton County Junior Deputies. Mr. Frost is survived by his parents, Wilma and Roy Frost of Charlotte; two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Ruth) Sheldon and Mrs. Jack (Roberta) Urie, both of Charlotte; three nephews; his grandmother, Mrs. Hazel Bunte of Hastings; and a dear friend, Sally Dye of Charlotte. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. from Burkhead Funeral Chapel of Charlotte.-Layman Pete Montague officiated at Hope United Methodist Church. Burial was in Freeport Cemetery, Freeport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermontville Rescue Squad. PLAINWELL - Mrs. Mabie Robinson, 65, of 7736 Lindsey Rd., died Saturday, Sept. 17, 1983. at her home, following a long illness. She was bom Dec. 24,1917 in Martin, Ky. She and her husband, George, moved to Orangeville in the early 1960s from Floyd Co., Ky. Mr. Robinson died in 1966. Mrs. Robinson is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Keith (Thelma) Ketchum of Plainwell, Mrs. William (Vel) Huff of Martin, Mrs. O.D. (Roberta) Sites of Plainwell, Mrs. Steve (Diane) Adams of Orangeville, and Betty Sue Robinson of Orangeville; six sons, Phillip of Orangeville, Russell of New London, Ohio, Wade of Plainwell, and Bill, Grover and Paul, all of Orangeville; 31 grandchilch-'n; 12 great grandchildren; and mai.j nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Maudie in 1948 and Shirley in 1951; and a son, David, on June 13,1983. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Pastor Fred Robertson officiated. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Delton Area Nashville Area CKilAK CREEK BIH1.E. Campitround Krf.Sini S. pMtar. Hrrat Branham Phone 621-2285 Sunday School at. IO a.m . Wor­ ship Him, Emung Service at 7 pm Youth mm Sumlay fl p ra.. Wed Prayer Bible 7 pm CHURCH OF THE NAZAKENE. 301 Ful­ ler St. M-7S. Paator Thoma* Voyles. Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 •Jn , Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service*. Youth 8 pm, Evening Worahip 7 pm ; Wednesday mid week prayer 7 p.m.. Wednesday caravan program 7 pm. DEI.TONSEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST, Corner Fifer and Cedar Creek Kd . Paul S. Howell. Pastor I'hnne 8484884. Saturday Servin’- Sulailh School 93i»a m . Worahip II am : Wed 7.30 pm Bible Study and Piayer meeting. HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH. Hwy M-66 10 mt. S of Nashville. Robert Lee ShotU. Pastor. Sunday - 9.45 a.m.. Sunday School 10 45 *m Worship Service 8 pjn. Young People Meeting. 7:00 pm Evening .Service. Wednesday 7;3O pm. BtUe Study and Prayer Hour. Free couruel•ng service on ell problems Phone 616-7583866 or 963-1713. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor: Elm. r J FauM On M-4 I in Delton Servicre ■ Worahip 1045 a.m.. Sunday School !i 3U-HE30. Evening Service 6 pm.; United M.-th>*list Women every firrt Thur* day. 7.3(1 pm.. United Methodart Men every annod Sunday. 7.30 am OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Lacey Father Ray Allen. Phone 62.3-2490 Sunday ‘ tsaa at 9:00 a m MIU> BIBER CHURCH. Corner M-43 and Milo iOwd. Doug Huntington Paator Hl No .f. Boa 315A. Delton. Ml 49046 Phon*67l -4702 Sunday School 10.00 a.m. Wurehip Servin- 11:00. Evening Worship fi <»' pin . Wedaeeday Service 7:00 p.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT Berryville. 4 mile* W. of Nashville <m M-TO Steven Retd. Pastor Worship Service 915 a m.. Sunday Church School and Coffee Fellowship 10:15 a.m.. United Meth­ odist Women IstTueedsy rach month INTERLAKK* BAPTIST. Delton. Ph. ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Ixon Pohl. Pastor A rota­ tion of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Saturday Mare 6 30 p m Sunday Mas* 9:30 am. tor He* McMurray Ph 343-4120 Sunday School 845 a.m. Family Worahip 11 am. evening errviee C pm Wevinreday Bible Study 1 |> ra. PKAIKIEVIIXE < X IMMUNITY CHURCH 1<*221 S Norns Rd. Am* from Prainevnlle (iaragr. Rev IfaU Blair. Pmtor Sunday S. I.nol 10am. Morning Worship ] I a.m.; Sunday Night 7 p.m.; Bible Study. Wedneoday Srrvvr 7pm ST AMHRltSE CATHOIJC CHURCH. 1128* Fiona Rd . IMton Father Ray Alien. S J I’aeior Saturday Mare 5.30 p.m . Sun­ day Mio II (Kt a.m. from Memorial Day w -rk.-n.l tn l-ibnr Day weekend, and. 12 00 Nikki th.- rest of th* yewr DELTON A.SSEMHLY OF GOD. Pastor Gary Steven., Phone (12.34789 MeeU in Delton High School LGI room. Sunday Si twail H3O a.m.; Worship 10 45 a.m. McCallum united brethren CHURCH, romer of Mullen and Oua Lake Rd . Gary C. Brooks. pastor. Ph 823-8226 Sunday School at 9 45 a.m.. Worahip Servtcew al 11 00 a.m. Sunday evening aervwea at 700 p.m. youth meeting. Tuesday at 7 00 p.m . Mid-week prayer meeting Wed­ nesday at 7 00 p.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANHELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner officiat­ ing Phone 7584149 Country Chapel wor­ ship 10:15 a m . Sunday School 9 am. Ban­ field worship ll:30am COUNTRY mJUWVNHIP HIHIJ-l CHURCH. Former Johnston Township H.ill. I hi* ling Jurk W Edgerton. Pastor Sunday School 51.45 a m . Worship 10:45 a.m.. Evening Servo* fl pm. Wednesday evening prayer 7pm UNITED METHUDLST CHURCH of Nashville Phone 852-9719. Corner Wadi ■ngtan and Stale. Leonard F Putnam. Pas­ tor Service* Sunday 9:45 a.m. Morning Worahip. 10.45 a m Fellowship; 11 t.m Church School for all agro; 6 30 p.m U M Y F. Jr. Hi. and U.M.Y.F Sr. Hi; Bible Hour ■ all ages. 1st Wednraday 7.30 pm. esch month. UmtrJ Methodist Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Wash­ ington. Nashville Rr-v. J. G Boomer. Sun­ day School *45 a m.; Sunday Worahip 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 pm ; Bible Prayer. Wednesday 7:00 pm. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillip* St Pastor Lester DeGroot. 852 OHOH or 852 9025 AamsUnt Pastor Don Roecue. 852-BtUtH Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45. Sunday Worship 11 a-m.;Sunday Evening Servke 7 pm. Wed­ nesday night Bible S>ady 7 p m Bus Ministry - Call Don Rostov 852-9228 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Clov­ erdale Rd.. 5 miles south of Nashville. W mile east of M-66. Pastor Marvin Poller. Phone 852-0861 Sunday Service. Sunday School 10 a m.; Morning Services 11 a m.. Evening Service 6 pm; Cottage Prayer meeting 7:30 pm Wednesday Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRErTHREN. aimer of Barnum Rd and M-66 Woodbind. Pastor George Spraa Phone 367-2741. 945 am. Worship. 11 a.m. Sunday School Wed­ nesday Prayer 8 p m . W.M.A. 2nd Wed­ nesday each month. Adult C.E.. 2nd Satur­ day each month. 8 p.m WOUIMIROVE PARISH. Couto Grow. Rev Pamela Owen*. Pastor Phone 3674137. Sunday churrh arhool 9:311 a.m.. .Worship eervttr 10 45 a m . choir 6 p m . youth felknnhip 7:30 p.m Hdy Commun­ ion first Sunday of each month Women s Fellowship first Thursday of eaeh month at lUa.m The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hastings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. insurance for your Life. Home. Business and Car LW. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf 4- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Membar F.O.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY 'Prescripticns" - 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home r of Walnut & S. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance Heffelfinger Phone 367-3981. 915 a m Worahip Ser­ vice. 1030 a m. Sunday School; 7.3U pm Wednesday UMYF. Welcome FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Wood­ land Rd.. Lake Odeeea Pastor Richard Seasiuk Church phooe 367-4621. Pastor's phone 374-8938. Sunday ■ Morning Werahip 1000 a m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m ; evening aervm 7 00 pm Wednsaday - Bible Study 7fl0 pm. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Velte Rd . Woodland. Timothy Rolhfusa. Pastor. Sun­ day school every Sunday al 9.15. Sunday worahip 10:30 Coffee fellowship following Sunday worahip on 2nd end <lh Sundays each month. Lutheran Brotherhood meets 1st Sunday, 7 30 pm. Lather League meets 2nd Sunday. 6.30 pin. STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST CHURCH. William Blakeslee, pwetor. Pb 367-7191. Sunday School at 1600 a.ta., Worahip service 11 a m., evening worship at 7 p.m., mid-week Bible study. TTiiiraday at TM) p.m. Everyone welcome. Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHKISi. 106 Cherry St. I’sbtor Rev Jerry Drummond Phone 7655134 10.00 a m Sunday School 11:00 a.m Morning Worship. Evening Worship 7.00 p m Wednesday evening prayer meet ing al Y.C.W. Club's 7.00 pm. ~A Grow­ ing Church For Coming Lord * GALILEAN BAPTIST. lOfllh St. and N. Freeport Rd. Phone 945-5704 10 a m Sunday School; 11am Morning Worahip; 7 pm. Evening Service; Wednesday ■ Prayer Meeting 7:30p.m HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M-50 North of Pre-port at the Kent-Ionia County Lune Hev Willis Stehman Church School 10a.m., Morning Worship II a m. Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 am Morning Services. 11:15 Sunday School. These are classes for all MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REJURM ED. 708 W. Main Street. Worship 10 a.m.; Sunday School 11.15 a.m.; Evening Wor­ ship 6 pm MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy MJ7. just north of Mid dtovtlle. 795-9726. Rev. Wesley Smith. Pastor. Mark J. Highmsn. Pastor of Youth and Educatioa Sunday School 9:45 a m.; Morning Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6pm NEW LIFE TABkUtNACLE. 201 Russell St Rev Gary Finkbriner Phone 795 7429 Sunday Worship Servirr 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m PEACE REFORMEIl CHURCH. M-37 at Parmalrr Road. Middleville Rev Weyne Kwl. Pastor Phone M»1 • 1585 Rrv Charles Doombo*. Asaivtsnt Pastor Phone 79534Ui First Service 9 a.m.; Church School 10.15 a m.; Second Service 11:15 tn.; Evening Celebration 8 pro ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE. Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 792 2889 Sumis V Ms*. 11 a.m Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAITLST CHURCH OF ORANG EVILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd . 2 miles south of Gun Like Rn Dan Bowman. Pastor Larrv Tungate. Sunday School Supt Sunday S-hool 9:43 a m . Churrh S-rvicr* 11 a m ,6pm Evening Services. Wednes day 6 341 p m S O C K 3 thru 6 grades; 7 p m Adult Prater and Bible Study Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 6645413 for pickup MARTIN HEFKOMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Dnve-in. walk in churrh with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev Manin Meeter. Pastor Worahip Services 10 a m and 7 30 p m ; Sunday Si hool Il:l*> a m ST CYRIL A METHODIUS Gun Lahr Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 7922889 Sanmta Mas* 5pm. Sundav Ma.. 9am • DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. Doster Road neai Pine Lake Rev John F Padget I Pastor. Sundav Worship 9 3U a m. and 6 p m Sunday School 11 a.m . Youth Choir mreu each Monday 6.3U p m ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI EPLSCOPA1. CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sundav Mare Him. Chureh School 9am. Fam.lv Eu. harwi 10* ra Nunm HI a m . Midan-s services a» announced Father Kurt Fish, was 6tM-|;l4.*> THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Note) 12221 Chief N'o.mdav Rd . Gun Lake are.. Sundav Worship |U r ni . Tuesday gospel mmert 7pm Saturday Bible study 7pm. 3rd Frui.iv O| Month Youth Concert 7pm Plume 79.V7.M4IH Marie L. Scott Thomas W. Goodson HICKORY CORNERS ■ Mrs. Marie L Scott, 83, of 14770 S. Kellogg School Rd., died Thursday, Sept. 15,1983, in Borgess Hospital ir. Kalamazoo, where she had been a patient for one week. She was bom Augusi31,1900 in Almont, Ontario, Canada. She married Archibald McGill, who preceded her in death in 1947. On March 27, 1948, she married Gecrge W. Scott. She and her husband lived in Iron Mountain and Detroit before moving to Hickory Comers in 1959 where they owned and operated a restaurant until 1965. Mr. Scott died in 1966.. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Hickory Comers and was a past worthy matron of Prudence Nobles Chapter 366 OES. Mrs. Scott is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Marian Kelley of Hickory Comers, Mrs’ Barbara Frosch of Hillsdale, and Mrs. Dorothy Vanhook of Detroit; five sons, Frank Scott of Iron Mountain, Robert Scott of Galesburg, Joe Scott of Delton, George Scott of Pestigo, Wise, and Jack McGill of Tacoma, Wash.; 27 grandchildren; and 13 great - grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19 from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Rev. Edward Ross of the Gull Lake United Methodist Church of­ ficiated. Burial was in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. SHERWOOD, MICH. - Mr. Thomas W. Goodson, 53. of Sherwood, Mich., was pronounced dead on arrival, Sunday, Sept. 11, 1983, in the Branch County Community Health Center, where he was taken after being stricken at home. He was born in Maple Grove Township in Barry County and resided in Battle Creek until moving to Sherwood in 1976. He was employed by Rais ton-Purina Co. for 28 years before failing health forced his retirement in 1976. He was an Army veteran serving in Germany, and a member of Ralston-Purina 25 Year Club. Mr. Goodson is survived by his wife, the former Paula Schug; daughters, Mrs. William (Diane) Babbitt of Bellevue, Lisa Goodson of Battle Creek and Paulette Goodson, at home; sons, Thomas L. of Battle Creek, and Rasco Goodson, at home; step­ daughters, Lorie and Angela Wood, both at home; two grandchildren; his mother, Elva Goodson; sisters, Mrs. Gaylord (Lucille) Gray and Mrs. Maurice (Helen) Belson, both 01 Nashville, Mrs. Paul (Marcille) Guy of Grand Rapids and Mrs. Ruby Peyton of Saginaw; and a brother, Melvin Goodson of Hastings. He was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin, in 1944. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Farley-Estes Funeral Home in Battle Creek. Hastings Area EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, aimer of Broadway and Center St. Fr. Sbeidon Harbach. Locum Tenens Services Sun­ day. Maau and Churrh School 10 a m. GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings Lsvnard Dsns. Pastor Ph 948-2256 or 945-9429. Sunday; Sunday School 945 ».m.. Worship i 1 a m.. Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worahip 6 p.m.. Fellowship rnd Coffee 7:15 p m. Nursery for all service* Wednesday CYC 6:45 p.m . prayer and Bible study 7 pm HRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 94M004. Kenneth W. Garner, Pastor Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9:45 am. Morning Worahip 11:00 a_ro. Evening Worahip 6 Wednesday Family Night: Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 pm Sacred Sound* Rebaoraal 8:30 pjn. Sunday morning ser­ vice broadcast WBCH WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METH ODIST. 3185 N Broadway. Rev. Constance Heffelfinger, Pastor. Ph 367-3961 Church School 9 30; Worship Service 11 a.m.; Senior MYF 7 pm.. Thursday evening start­ ing at 7 pm. Choir; UM. Women; Welcome Circle thud W«dnraday of month. 1 pro FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway Rev. David D. Garrett. Phone 948-2229 Personage. 945-3195 Church Where a Christian experience make* you a member. W45 a.m. Sunday School; 10.45 am. Worahip Service; 7 p.m. Fsllowship Warship. 7 pm. Wednesday Prayer. 8T. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd in Irving. Sunday Homing Prayer at 10:30. Holy Communion at 11:00 The Rl Rev William 0. Lewis. Rector. HARVEST CHURCH on M-43 five mile* south of Hasting* Pastor Larry Silvenns n. Assoc Pm ju Allan Welch Ph 94H-8U2< Service timse Tuesday night (prayer, praise, and worahip) at 7 p.m . Thursday night (leaching aervice) al 7 pm . Sunday 9 30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 10:30 s.m momiag worahip. 6 p.m. evening srorship "Woids of Truth" radio bcoadc*«t daily al 2 pm. on WDFP FM (95.3) also on WMAX-AM(14.8O) 113:15 pm. HASTINGS FREE METHUDLST CHURCH. Bollwood and Eaat Stole Hoad. 9454121. Hev Donald L Brail. Pastor Sunday School 1000 s.m. Worahip Ser­ vice 11:00 * m Evening Service 600 p.m Prayer Meeting 7.00 p m. Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stott Rood. Pastor J.T. Crawmer Phone 945-2285 Sunday School 9:45 a m ; Worahip . W a.m.; Evening Service 6 pm.: Wedneiaisy Praise Gathering 7 p.m. VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Goapel). 1715 Carlton Center Rd Sunday morning service, praise and hymn*. 10:30 a.m.. Evening services, evangeliatic. 7.30 ’ pm.; Sunday Youth Meeting 6:00 pm.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Meet ing al 7:30pm QUIMBY UNITED METHUDLST CHURCH 3 mile* E. on M 79 Steven Reid. Pastor Sunday Churrh School 10.30 a.m.. Worahip Service 11 UlO a m United Meth­ odist Women ■ 1st Wednesday each month HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 102 E Woodlawn Ave Minister Srott Dsvi* Sunday Worship 9.30 a.m. Fellosrship 10:30 to 1100 a m. Bible S bool 1100 am. to 12:00 noon Wednesday: Bible Study and Fellowship 7 JO to 8 30 pro Phone 945-2076 BALTIMURE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 a m ; Worahip Service 11 a m.. Pravrr Service Thursday 7 p.m CHURCH OF JESUS CHRLST LATTER DAY SAINTS Meeting at 502 E Bond Sunday. Sacrament meeting 9.00 am; Sunday-School 10.00am Branch President David McMomglr Phone 1-698-9849 or 945-1134. NORTH IRVING WESQTAN CHURCH CORNER OF WmaUhoui and Wing Rd. Pa.lor Mark Wade. 5319 Buvhlo Rd Phiine 7<i.74t28" Sunday Shool 111 a m Wnrahip Ilin. Evening Sen kt 7 p.m.. Prayer Sen KT Wednrwlay 7pm. N orrery piuvnlnl for all aemm. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E MarahaU St. Hastings Rev Marvin Sicknuller Phon* 945-5197 Service. Sunday School 1000 am Morning Worship 11:00 a m Sunday and evening senncoe 7 30 p m Wednesday mid­ week prayer meeting 7 30 pm FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH JOS W Green St Ha.ting., Ml 4WI.58 (6161945-9574 Dr Myron K Williams Minister Sunday. Sept 25. 198.1 9 .JO a m Churrh School • cLisre* for even-one 9 30 a m -Death and Dying" dare - Janirw Spindler M Dlphv.iciil pr«ersrev. stage, of death, what happen, at death aging pruerre when dim* death i* Frlkmdup 10.hl am Radio Hnre*„.i WBCH 11 am Worship Senur “What, a fivr-lettrr Lhriv Word' Am>>* 8 4-7. I Timothy 2 1-8. and Luke 16 11 I 12 00 n«-n Junior High SWISS STEAK DINNER. 54 «» adult.. S3 chitih-rn 12 and under 6<n)pm Sr Hi Youth FrUimshi|- Mondai Sept 26. HIM - 7 tai p m B»v S.0UI. Tuewia . Sept 37 HIM - !l -U> a m "Challrnge id bring a Woman dare fm all ladle* Wwlnrwlay Sept 28 l»w*-t • 6 In p m Handh. ll Utunr 7.00 p m Cob Setrut. 7 30 p m Adn-.ini>lratnr Board Thur»<Lai Sept 29. 19M til', pm Chancel Choir ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CHURCH. 2625 Airport Rd.. Dick Taggart. Pastor. Church phone: 9488482. Sunday School 9.45 a m.; Worahip 11 am.; Junior Churrh II a.m ; Evening Worship 7 pm ; Nursery for all service* ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Leei Polil. Pastor. Satur­ day Mass 4 30 p m; Sunday Mas**. 8 a m. •nd 11 a.m. Confrsauxu Saturday. 4:00 4 JO p.m. NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF HASTINGS 2;j6 E Colfax. Pastor. E Miller. Ph. 948 2762 Sunday School 10 s.m Claws* for all age* Worahip aervice al 11 ■ o Evange­ listic Senrice 7 p.m. Tursday Prayer Group. 10 a.m. FullGoopd. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.’8. Jefferson at Walnut Kenneth Colburn. Pastor. Home 6988567. Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worahip 11 a.m PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETH­ REN IN CHRIST. M-50 at Beil Rd Rev. Don Palmer 10 «.m Worahip Service. 1] a.m Sunday School. 6 30 Evenrog Service. 7:30 Wednesday Prayer Service HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd. Russet) A Server, Pastor. Phone 945-9224. Worship service 10.30 a.m.. evening eenics 6pm. daaae* for all ages Ttaeaday. Cottags Prayer Meeting. 7:00 p m. HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTBT. 904 Terry Lane. Phone 9454884. Sat­ urday semes*; Sabbath School 9 30 a.m.; Worahip 11 a.m.; Tuesday ■ Bible Study end Prayer Meetint 7.30 p m HOPE UNITED MFrtlUDiST CHURCH. M-37 South el M79 J«ck Bartholomew, nastor. phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director Sunday aebedde: 9JO FeUowchip and eo6ee. 9.55 Sunday -School. 11:00 Morning Worahip. 6.00 Youth Meeting*. 7 00 E'«iing Worship Nureery for all eervioa. tsnaportoUon provided to and from morning services Prayer meeting. 7 pm. Wednesday HASTINGS CONGREGAWN OF JEHOVAH8 WITNESSES. 220 W« Col­ fax St Bible Lecture 930 a m., Watchtower Study 10:45 am; Tueeday ■ f'.mgregatum Bible Study 8 pm. Thursday Theocratic School 7.30. Service meeting 8.30 FAITH BAIT1ST CHURCH. 502 Em: Grand St Mark J. Highmsn. Pastor Ph. 9482828. Sunday School. 10 a m.; morn­ ing worship and children's churrh. 11 a m; youth meetings. 5 pm.; evening worahip. 6 p.m.; Thuroday prayer meeting 7 pm.; Thuraday teen claaaes and Primary Adven­ ture* 7 pro. Nursery provided foe all eervices We welcome all' FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastings. Michigan Willard H. Curtis. Minuter Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed. Sunday. Sept 25 - Morning Worahip 9.30 and 11:00. Nursery provided. 9.30 Churrh School rlsstea for all ifrs 10:30 Coffee Hour in the churrh dining room. 8:00 Con­ versation* on Churrh Membership at the manse Monday ■ 7 30 Christian Education Committee Meeting, tetoewday • 7:30 Personnel Committee meeting Wednesday ■ 7:00 Chancel Choir practice BARRY CUUNTY CHURCH OF CHRLST. 541 North Mtchigan Minuter 945-2938 Sunday Servo* 10 a.m ; Bible Study II a m Evening Sctvkv* 6 p m Wednesday evening Bible study 7pm WORD OF FAITH FE1 JjOWSHIP. 2560 W. Slate Rd. (Old Algonquin School) Pesto. Jeff Arnett, phore horrv. 948-2792. church 9482549 Sunday. Sunday School 10 a m.. Worahip 10 45 a m . evening eervtcea6:30 p.m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 219 E North St.. Pastor Michael Anton Ph B459414 Sunday. July 10 - 8 am Worship (early service); 9.15 a m Churrh School, all age* 1000 Worahip. Church Council After CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Bnmdw.iy. Rev. Jarora Hilgendorf. Paator. Sunday Services: 9 45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6.00 p.m Evening Service. Wednesday. 7:00 p.m Service* for Adulto. Teens and Children. Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Veeder Road. 1 MBs aouth of M-50 between Darby and Nash Road* Paator Bill Steven* Phone 693-2315. 10 a m. Sunday School. 11 a m. Morning Worship; 7 p m. Sunday evening worship; 7:30 p.m Wednesday Prayer Service ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odessa Rev. Louis Badon*. Adminis­ trator 374-8274 or 374-7405 Saturday Mesa 5.30 pm.; Sunday Maaawi8 and 10. WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, just off M-66 N. of H-50 tn Village of Wood­ bury. Paator Duane Walter. Phone 374-7251 Worship aervice 9:30 a m.. Sunday School 10:45 a.m.; Youth Fellowship Wednesday 7 pm: Bible Study a;xl Prayer Service Wednesday 7 p.m. . CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner of 1*1 and 2nd Ave.. Lake Odessa Paator George Spea* Phone 374-8756. Sunday Morning Worahip Service 11:00 a m Sunday School ■ 10.00 *m Evening Service • 7JO pm Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting 7 JO pm. LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODLST. Hwy. M 50. W mile W. of M-66. Lak* OdeaM. Rev. James Hulett Pastor. Worship 8:30 and 11 a.m.; Evening Service al7 30 p.m. CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST, 912 Fourth Ave. Rev Stephen Keller Ph 3748861. Church School 9 45 a.m., Worahip Services 8 30 and 11 a.m. Coffee Hour 12 LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Pastor Deryl Kauffman. 367-4555. Across from the high school. 7180 Velte Rd , M-50 Sunday School 10.00 a.m . Worahip Service 11-00 a.m Evening Service 6.30 pm.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7.30 p.m. CHRISTIAN REHJKMEl) 620 Sixth Ave. Rev Ben Ridder Ph. 3744607. 9:30 a m Coffee Hour. 9 45 a m Sunday School. 11 a.m. Worship Service. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Ave Rev. Randall Kohla. Ph 3748753 Worahip Hour 9.30 a m.. Fellowship Hour 10:30 am.. Churrh SchookJ 1 a.m Hickory Corners Sgt. DouglasS. Ward Douglas S. Ward Gerald Geiser Mr.Gerald (Jerry) Geiser, 66, of Morley, formerly of Hastings, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 20, 1983, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born May 24, 1917, in Lansing, the son of Lewis E. and Florence (Leroy) Geiser. He attended Clarksville High School and was a veteran of World War II. He served as a Sgt. in the infantry and received the Purple Heart. He married Velda E. Hough April 19,1939 and they lived in Ionia. He was a member of the Ionia Lions Club and belonged to the group that organized the teams and built the Little League baseball diamond in Ionia and was also the manager of a Little League club. He was employed for 25 years by Consumers Power Co. in Hastings as a supervisor and in gas distribution. He was an avid C.B. radio operator as well. Mr. Geiser is survived by his wife, Velda; one daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Jean) Culver of Morley; a son-in-law, Don Pickard of Mid­ dleville; six grandchildren; one great­ grandchild; and one brother, Forest Geiser of Farwell. Proceeding him in death was a daughter, Patricia Pickard, who passed away Jan. 24, I960. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 22, at 1 p.m. from the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Rev. Bradley Kalajaincn will officiate with burial in Sunset Memorial Garden in Ionia. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Kenneth R. Church Kenneth R. Church, 64, of 9498 Eddy Rd., Wall Lake, Delton, died early Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1983, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo where he had been a patient since Friday. Mr. Church was born Feb. 20, 1919 in Evart He was formerly of Plymouth and moved to the Delton area in 1949. He married Lorraine Welch on Sept. 29, 1938 in Nashville. He built and operated the Wall Lake Grocery in 1949 and sold the business in 1965. He was Hope Township supervisor from April 8,1968 until Nov. 20,1974. He had been a real estate broker for the past 16years, was a former volunteer member for 20 years of the BPOH Fire Dept., and was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church of Delton. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; two sons, Roger of Delton and Robert of Port Charlotte, Fla.; three grandchildren; and two brothers, Harry Church of Harrison and Richard Church of Owosso. A sister and brother proceeded him in death. Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 23, at 11 a.m. from the Williams Funeral Heme in Delton. Rev. Elmer Faust will of­ ficiate with burial in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund. KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII - Marine Sgt. DouglasS. Ward, formerly of Woodland, died Tuesday. Sept. 6. 1983. at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, while night scuba diving off Fort Hase Beach Marine Corps Air Station, due to a malfunction of his life vest which exploded, knocking him unconscious. He was born in Ionia on Sept. 4, 1958, the son of Harold and Phyllis Ward. He attended Lake Odessa schools and graduated in Honolulu. He en­ tered the Marines in 1977. Sgt. Ward is survived by his wife, Cheryl; two sons, Andrew and Adam Ward, both at home; his parents. Mrs. Phyllis Ward of Woodland and Harold Ward of Portland; three brothers, Scott, Keith and Jeffery Ward, all of Woodland; two sisters. Mrs. Debra Dameron of Kailua, Hawaii and Mrs. Susan Shinever of Portland; his grand­ mother. Mrs. Ruth Tracy of Bay City; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Eighth Avenue Church of God with interment in the Andersonville National Cemetery with full military honors. Edwin Rolland Kolb SHELBYVILLE - Mr. Edwin Rolland Kolb. 80, of 4308 Harmony Dr., died Sunday, Sept. 18, 1983, at Pennock Hospital after a short illness of cancer. He was born in Cleveland. Wise, on Oct. 15, li#u2. the son of Edmund and Amanda Kolb. He lived in the West Allis, Wise, area most of his life and had been a resident of Shelbyville for the past year. He retired from Rex Nord Co. in 1968 after 31 years of service. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of West Allis, Wise. Mr. Kolb is survived by his wife, Gladys; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Darlene) Harper of Gun Lake; one brother, Elmer Kolb of Cleveland, Wise.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice, in 1981; his grandson, Edwin Tnimhiller, in 1983; and four brothers. Alvin, Hubert, Irvin and Alfred Kolb. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 at MarshaU-Gren Chapel of Plainwell. Pastor Dan Bowman officiated. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Orva O. Miller HASTINGS - Mr. Orva O. Miller, 79. of Hastings, died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1983, at Pennock Hospital. He was born in Mercer County, Ohio on April 30, 1904, the son of Hiram and Minnie (Scwarck) Miller. His early years wa-e spent in Ohio. He married the former Maxine Merinar on March 3,1930. They lived in Salina, Ohio until moving to Camcfen, Mich, in 1942. He served in the Military Police, following World War I, for several years. He was superintendent of Frontier Telephone Co. in Camden for over 15 years. He and his wife moved to Hastings in 1957 and he was employed by'the Battle Creek School Systems until his retirement in 1970. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Gidions, and a former member and Sunday School superintendent of the Camden Methodist Church. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Maxine; five daughters, Mrs. Virlin (Janet) Goforth of Freeport, Mrs. Raymond (Mary Lou) Plotner of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Jane Johncock of Wellston, and Mrs. James (Becky) Lumbert and Debra Miller, both of Hastings; one son, Jerry Miller of Wellston; 17 grand­ children; and one great - grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son, Walter Ray, in 1946. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 from the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiated. Committal services were held at 1:30 p.m. at Camden Cemetery in Camden. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or Honey Creek Christian Home for Boys in Lowell. Obituaries cont., Page 10 More Than A Symbol HICKORY CORNERS WESUYAN. Rev Phil Perkins. Pastor 10 a m Sunday School. 11am Morning Worship. Junior Church Nursery. 7 pm Worship; Wedns*day 7 30 p.m Family Night Mnmonary Society second Friday. 7 p.m Potluck. Let Faith Chart Your Course To A Life Of Happiness jjjy way of mountains, lakes and streams Explorers in the days of yore Set 'orth to realize their dreams Of life upon some distant shore. To pioneer these unknown lands They had to sail the oceans wide; No maps or charts were in their hands. For only faith was on their side. And so, wherever they would sail They asked the Lord to take command; They knew His guidance would not fail, And soon they would be safe on land. Now He can do the same for you, As you'll discover every day While traveling your whole life through; If you'll but let Him point the way. — Gloria Nowak ...A Standard The International Order of the Golden Rule proudly announces that Wren Funeral Home, Inc., has successfully maintained the high standards of conduct required to 1 retain its OGR membership for the 20th consecutive year. Wren Funeral Home, Inc.’s membership in the ORDER should be viewed as a definite attribute to you and your community, especially since few firms are able to pass the rigid standards necessary to qualify for and maintain OGR membership. The Order of the Golden Rule logo should be more than just a symbol to you. When a family is in need of guidance at the time surrounding the death of a loved one, they can always depend on Wren Funeral Home, Inc., your local member of the Order of the Golden Rule. Their membership guarantees you high standards of dependability. th© International Order of the Golden Rule SPRINGFIELD. ILLINOIS r �The Hostings Bonner— Thursday, September 22. 1983, Page 5 Woodland News Woodland Women’s Study Club met at Kilpatrick Brethren Church last Tuesday evening for their annual hobby and guest night. The meeting began with a potluck dinner. After a short business meeting, John Lucas talked about one of his hobbies — recreating 13th and 14th Century costumes. He showed some that he has made, as well as some pictures and patterns. He also talked briefly about styles in armor during those centuries and showed a few pieces of armor. The members introduced their guests, and each member who brought a display of their hobby told about it. Several very interesting hobbies were represented, including several types of painting, needlework, dolls and travel pictures. The next meeting of the Study Club will be Oct. 4. It will be held at Zion Lutheran Church and wi’l include a Swiss steak dinner. Ted Jordan recently injured his eye on a piece of fence wire and when Mrs. Jordan (Lucy) took him to the hospital, it was discovered that he needed a pacemaker. After nearly a week in Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mr. Jordan returned home late last week with a newly installed pacemaker. On Sunday, the daughters and grand­ children of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Jordan came to Woodland to visit their father after his return home from the hospital. Gary and Jean McCall and boys came from Caledonia and JacK and Inez Potter came from Muskegon. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lind and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cunningham also dropped by on Sunday to see Mr. Jordan, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Kussmaul, who visited the Jordan home in the evening. Zion Lutheran Trustees are planning a by Catherine Lucas work day for Saturday, Sept. 24 to do some needed work off the church grounds. The work will begin at 9 a.m. When the Woodland fire whistle blew at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday, lightning had struck Fred Landis’ barn and the electrical wiring was smoldering. The fire department was able to extinguish all of the smoldering wires before anything ignited and any real problem developed. Mr. and Mrs. Eduard Markwart hosted a Reuther family reunion-picnic on Sunday at their home on Carlton Center Road. The picnic included a potluck dinner and swimming in the Markwart's new pool. Those at the picnic were Ed and Jeanette Markwart and their two sons, Andrew and Matthew; Duane and Ann Bump; Rick and Mary Jo Bump and their two sons; Ed and Carole Reiser and their three daughters and one son; Edgar Reiser; Ann Reuther; and Gene and Frances Reuther — all of them from Woodland; Bill and Jo Ann Musselman and their two children; and Norma Reuther of Kalamazoo; Dennis and Carol Stamm and two sons from Midland; and Don and Rosemary Borton and Annette and Leon Weeks of Hastings. As well as enjoying a family get-together, the Reuthers and Reuther descendants celebrated the bir­ thdays of Eugene Reuther and Kathy Reiser. John Lucas attended the Ionia County Fall Festival in Bertha Brock Park near Ionia last Sunday with a group of the Society for Creative Anachronisms. The premise of the society is the recreation of medieval life, and the society offered demonstrations of tournament fighting and arts and sciences from the medieval period. A lot of people looked over the exhibits of the society members and watched the demonstrations. Woodland folks who w’orked at the Folk Life Festival at Charlton Park over the weekend included: Judy DeGroote, Barbara Dalton, Phyllis and Bob Baes, Harold Stannard, and Tom and Doris Niethamer. Mr. Stannard and Mr. Niethamer spent Sunday afternoon making caramel apples under a tree by the village square, Mrs. Dalton was a guide in the Hall Hou.->e on Saturday, and Mrs. Stannard and Mrs. Niethamer were guides in the Hall House on Sunday, Bob and Phylfis Baes work in the blacksmith shop, and Judy DeGroote sold crafts both days of the festival. Ann Reuther, wife of Duane Reuther of Jordan Road, returned on Sunday from three weeks training at Wooster, Ohio, for Olan Mills Studios. She will be leaving on Tuesday morning to set up a crew to work at Petosky. Ann says that she enjoyed the training and she has learned a lot and is looking forward to her new job. Harold Stannard spoke at the Barry County Historical Society meeting in Hastings last Thursday evening. He talked about Barry County men who served in the Union Army in the Civil War and about Michigan’s part in that war. Mr. Stannard followed the life of Jesse Jordan, who was the first white child born in Hastings City Bank names new trust administrator Sunday Specials Men's poplin jackets Regularly 14.99 Print plush velour blanket throw Orig. Value $40. 9.99 < 19.99 Randy Teegardin 30% Off Woodland Township. Jesse Jordan married Esther Ann Barnum. and he then enlisted in the Union Army as a private while she was pregnant with their first child. During his service in the army. Mr. Jordan rose through the ranks frem private to captain. He served in the 26th Michigan Infantry and fought in the Army of the Potomac under General Hancock. He was wounded in Virginia near Mechanicsville and sent to a hospital on Bedlow Island in New York Harbor. Captain Jordan was mustered out in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 4.1864. He was the grandfather of Carl Jordan. Woodland folks who enjoyed the Mulliken Masonic Beef and Noodle Dinner on Sunday included: Lucy Classic. Hilda Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Newton, Mr and Mrs. Jim Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Potter, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Potter. Mr. and Mrs. Don Potter of Dowagiac spent the weekend in Woodland with his brother. Forest Potter. They also attended the Mulliken Masonic dinner. Rev. Howard Larsen of Wyoming filled in at Zion Lutheran this week as the church is between pastors. He will return next Sunday, also. Hastings City Bank President Robert E Picking has announced that Randoulph L. Teegardin, 25, of Battle Creek, has joined the staff of the bank as a trust administrator. A native of Battle Creek, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary R. Teegardin of Battle Creek. After graduating from Lakeview High School in 1976, Randy spent the next four years at Central Michigan University, where be was granted a bachelor of science degree in business administration, with majors in management and marketing. Among Randy's interests are hunting, bowling and running. Workshop for women to start All girls' Super Denims Reg. $11. JCRenney Call... Open Sunday 12 to 4 p.m Daily 9:00 a.m. to5:30 p.m., Wednesday and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners of Reminder & Bonner) (616)945-9554 “The Challenge Being a Woman" is a study designed to help women, regardless ol age or marital status, find the freedom and fulfillment that God has planned for them. It is being offeredat the First United Methodist Church, 209 W. Green St., Hastings, begin­ ning on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 9:30 a.m. in the church lounge. The class will continue for 12 weeks under the leadership of Lindy Stahlman. The lesson topics are: The Quest for Fulfillment, Liking Ourselves, Un­ derstanding Men, Being God’s Woman, The Woman You Always Wanted to Be, Building Love, Building Communication, The Alluring Lover, The Satisfied Mother, The Creative Homemaker, The Happy Woman, rhe Liberated Woman. The study promises to be a fulfilling and enriching experience and is open to all women of the area. It includes individual, as well as group, study involving the use of workbooks, which will be available on the first day of class for a donation of $6.95. No one, however, will be excluded from the study because of inability to purchase a workbook. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. More information may be obtained by calling 9454574 or 945-9853. Wren’s starts 20th year in ‘Golden Rule’ Nashville couple The International Order of to perform at the Golden Rule is proud to announce that Wren Funeral Note of Praise Home, Inc. of Hastings will .begin its 20th consecutive year as a member. This means they have again successfully maintained the high standards of conduct required by the ORDER to retain membership. Executive Director Dale L. Rollings stated, “OGR membership is limited to only those firms who have proven their professionalism and have been approved by their community, other OGR members and the OGR Board of Directors." Every member of the ORDER is required to attend continuing education con­ ferences held on a regularly scheduled basis by the In­ ternational Order of the Golden Rule. This requirement assures you that each OGR member will be more verse and better skilled in providing assistance to the individual needs of each family they serve. S. *13.55 ON INSTALLATION OFHBO! AM Oman ANO A GENTLEMAN THE VERDICT ThERE'S never been a better time to order HBO* That’s because if you act right now, you’ll get a special discount on installation, so you can start enjoying HBO at bio savings But the best reason of all to order HBO right now ts for fabulous Hollywood hit movies like An Officer and a Gentleman. The Verdict and First Blood exclusive star-studded specials, comedy, concerts, movies made just for HBO, and exclusive sports like World Championship Boxing all in the comfort of your living room Why wait’ Take advantage of this limited-time Double Bonus offer now Call today INSTALLATION SPECIAL ...ends this Friday. Don’t miss out on all of the Blockbuster Movies and Specials coming this fall. Triad CATV 305 S. Ctardi. Hastings GREAT MOVIES ARE JUST THE BEGINNING. Hi. M8 2600 Agape Players coming Oct. 5 The Agape Players are coming to Middleville on Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. for an ap­ pearance at the First Baptist Church of Middleville, 5075 N. Milldeville Rd (M-37). The Agape Players are a group of college-age young people from all across the United States who spend nine months traveling nationally and internationally, presenting musical dramas and concerts. Under the direction of Rocky and Alice Adkins of Florida, who founded the group in 1969, these young people are sincere, real exciting and personable. Cathy and Rick Vessacchia will be sharing in word and song this Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Note of Praise, 12223 Chief Noonday Rd., Gun Lake. From Nashville, the Vessecchias will be singing many old gospel songs in a down­ home country style. Also singing that night will be the Nashville Baptist Ladies Trio, comprised of Cathy, Jan Cooper and Debbie Morawsld. Coming Saturday, Oct. 1 to the Note of Praise will be the Larry Lepard family from Haslett. Old Glass Candy Containers Like antique dolls and toys which have soared in value in the last decade, the seemingly insignificant candy container has caught the interest of many collectors. Designed to be an attractive and inex­ pensive packaging unit for candy, these unique glass creations unknowingly recorded the styles of automobiles, buses, boats and steam locomotive engines down through the years. In an age when people showed little con­ cern for hand-gun control, numerous glass pistols and revolvers were designed to hold bits of candy and subsequently aid and abet the "cops and robbers” games played in almost every neighborhood during the 1930s. Animals were another big favorite and a wide variety of dogs, rabbits and chickens were modeled as containers. Never intended to be an artistic creation, merely an enticing packaging unit that would boost sales, most were discarded shortly after their contents had been con­ sumed. Collectors are now seeking them out and are willing to pay high prices for the scarce containers. Finding these little glass “toys" has a special fascination for collectors as they realize they are becoming a rery good investment. Collecting old candy containers offers agreat challenge since few of the earlier ones are found. Unlike many other collectibles, these little containers may be purchased at flea markets, auctions, and out-of-the-way antique shops for a very reasonable price. It is not unusual to find a candy container worth several hundred dollars selling for only a few dollars to a buyer who knows what he is looking for. As the name implies, these containers were used to hold candy and were closed with a metal screw-on cap or a metal strip that held the candy inside the container. Generally, mostlater containers were closed with a cardboard strip instead of the metal closing. The earliest American-made candy con­ tainers date back to the Sandwich Glass period or up to the 1880s. The lacy-type glass Rocking Horse container was made by the Cambridge Glass Co. about 1909. During the 1876 Centennial at Philadelphia, much souvenir glassware was made. The Liberty Bell candy container with a pewter closing and marked "1776 Centennial Exp. 1876" was such a product. One of the earliest containers with a patent date marked on the glass is a Lantern, dated "Dec. 20, 1904”. West Brothers Co., also known as West­ morland Specialty Co. and later West­ moreland Glass Co., was one of the pioneers in early candy container manufacture. All West Brothers Co. containers are eagerly sought by collectors and date from the early to mid-19Uiis. borne are marked "West Bros. Co.” on the glass. The “Suitcase with Straps" candy container is an early example made by this company about 1906. The rare “Jitney Bus Autr" with tin wheels, glass body to hold the candy, tin sides, and roof as a closing is another West Brothers product of 1914. The very scarce "Windmill”, a glass tower with tin blades and rudder, was also made by the company around 1914. West Bros. Co. produced many quality glass candy containers. The L.E. Smith Glass Co. is credited with the “Dog by Barrel" container and also the “Charlie Chaplin Beside Barrel" around 1915. Many fine candy containers were produced by many companies as late as the 1940s and 1950s. Many of the later containers were comprised of glass, plastic and cardboard in the same model. Because the plastic cracked and the cardboard faded and deteriorated, these examples are extremely difficult to find in good condition. Unlike most antiques, a chipped or cracked glass candy container can still be of value. Although produced in quantity, these popular little glass novelties were quickly emptied of their contents and thrown aside or broken. Few glass containers were saved for the glass artwork they represent. Many of the common containers would have no value in a damaged condition, but the rare types would indeed have value even in a chipped or cracked stated. Many of the older containers were painted in various colors to add sales appeal. The original paint is very important and will increase the value. Once the paint is removed, an important age aspect is lost forever. If some of the original paint is gone, so be iL By removing the remaining old paint, you will lose dollar value. Collectors and dealers should be cautious when buying certain candy containers, especially at yard sales and flea markets. A small numbe.** of glass containers have been reproduced over the last few years and it is important, to be able to identify them. Prices of authentic containers have increased a great deal and one must be careful not to pay too much for a container that is not old. The reproductions were made mostly in Taiwan and are actually only slightly smaller in size than the originals, but otherwise exact copies. In the United States, the Westmoreland Glass Co. also reproduced several glass containers around 1973, all without closures except for the Safe. Most were made in colored glass and sold to retail stores with each container identified only by the attached Westmoreland paper label. These tiny glass “jewels” have price scales from $3.00 to $475 and beyond. Exercise caution when buying! H astings IS 138 E. State Street Hostings, Michigan avings & Doan "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! "TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: • Statement Savings 1. Prestige Card • Emergency Cash • Passbook Savings "Day in...day out interest on both Passbook and Statement Savings.” Kalamazoo duo to perform at Quimby Methodist Wayne and Laurie Shick, a husband and wife gospel duo from Kalamazoo, will be featured in a 7 p.m. concert at Quimby United Methodist Church this Sunday. Prior to their conversion, the Shicks were members of the secular group Sky Bolt and Company which played in the Hastings and Charlotte area. However, now they say that their original music reflects the joy and peace of knowning Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. They both sing and are backed by Wayne on keyboard?. They have played in the Barry county area twice this summer. They were featured at the Great Event in Orangeville and Founders Weekend in Delton. Quimby United Methodist is located four miles east of Hastings on M-79, just east of McKeown Rd. If you see NEWS IN THE MAKING, call the HASTINGS BANNER and let us know... 948-8051 • Certificate Savings • Long Term Investment Accounts SAVINGS INSURED UP TO >100,000* • • • • • • • • Home Mortgage Loans Home Improvement Loan Money Orders Travelers Checks Contract Servicing Notary Service Direct Deposit of Social Security Checks Automatic Transfer of Funds: 1. Loan Payments 2. Transfer of Funds from Checking to Savngs or Loan Account “Truly where you save does make a difference” TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU WITH DRIVE-IN FACILITIES! LAKE ODESSA OFFICE Loco'ed ot 802 Fourth Avenue Loke Odessa OPEN Monday Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a m to4 30p m Friday 9 a m. toS 30p m Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 noon Phone 374-8849 MAIN OFFICE AND ZDRIVE-IN Located at . 136 E. Slate St.. Hastings OPEN Mon thru Thur*. 9 to 4 30 p m Friday* 9 00 to 6 00 p m Phone 94S-9S61 �The Hostings Banner— Thursday. September 22. 1983, Page 6 87 Richardson Business Machines ....83.00 LEGAL NOTICES RESOLUTION Motion by Commissioner Scott, seconded by Commission­ er Lenz. that it is in the public Interest to absolutely abandon ond discontinue that portion of Hickory Rood right-of-way and the centerline of Section 28. TIN. R8W. Johnstown Township east of the center of Section 28. that was relocated and removed by the construction of new grade In 1982. Roll Call: Yeas. Lenz, Russell and Scott; Nays. None. Motion Car­ ried. I certify that the foregoing is a true and correct of a resolution made and adopted at a regular meeting of the Barry County Road Commission on September 6. 1983. Betty Moore Secretory of the Board 9-29 STATE OF MICHIGAN 56-1 DISTRICT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY Art L. Cain and Beatrice C. Cain. Husband and Wife. Plaintiffs, vs SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THF James A. Hokinson. 7590 S. Wall lake Road. Delton. Michigan (Land Contract Purchaser) Leonn Boone 6116 W. Sherman Augusta. Michigan 49012 (Land Contract Purchaser) William Brown 8992 East D Avenue. Richland. Michigan 49083 (Land Contract Assignee} Pete DeMink 121 5. Grove Street. Delton. Michigan 49046 (Land Contract Assignee) Defendants. ORDER TO ANSWER File No. SM833 0529 .HNtNSTOWN TOWNSNIP BOARD SEPTEMBER 14. 1983 Reports on committees pre­ sented. Permit issued for construction of bool well at Bristol Lake. Authorized payment of bills in amount of S3.409.89. June Doster. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Stevens 9-22 STATE off MICHIGAN NOTICE of PROPOSED OIL and GAS LEASE SALE CLASSIFICATIONS of STATE-OWNED LANDS At a session of said Court held in the City of Hostings on August 22nd,1983. PRESENT: Hon. Gary R. Holman, District Judge This matter having come be­ fore the Court pursuant to the motion of Plaintiffs, ond the Court being duly advised in the premises, now. therefore; IT IS ORDERED that the Defend­ ants, James A. Hokinson, Leonn Boone. William Brown, ond pete Demink shall appear before this Court on the 28th day of October 1983, at 10:00 a.m.. at 220 West Court, Hastings, Michigan, to Answer the complaint of Plain­ tiffs herein, or take such further action as may be permitted undnr the lows of lhe State of Michigan. Doted: August 22. 1983 GARY R. HOLMAN. District Judge Drafted by: James H. Fisher (P26437) Attorney for Plaintiffs Siegel, Hudson, Gee, Show ond Fisher 215 South Church Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 9-22 NOTICE OF HEARMG termmatwnof PARENTAL RIGHTS The Deportment of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to offer of two or more public auction sales, oil and gas lease rights in approximately 193,000 acres of state-owned land within the areas noted by symbol (•) on 'he above map. The lands hove been classified os “development" or “nondevelop­ ment". A “nondevelopment" lease classification means that use of the surface is prohibited unless expressly authorized by the Natural Resources Commission. A "development" lease classification moans that the surface can bo utilized for operations under the lease providing the lessee has first obtained a drilling permit from the State Supervisor of Wells. All leases contain a provision for payment of reasonable damages claimed by the surface owner for any losses result­ ing from operations under the lease. The lands under consid­ eration for leasing are located in the following counties and townships: ALPENA: Ossineke (T29N.R5E) ANTRIM: Mancelona (T29N.R5W) ARENAC: Standish, Lincoln. Adams, Deep River (T18N.R4E: T19N.Rs3.4E) BARRY: Yankee Springs. Irving, Thomapple (T3N,R10W;T4N, R19.10W) ■AY: Portsmouth, Frankenlust. Hampton, KawkawPn, Bangor. Garfield, Fraser, Mt. Forest. Pinconning (TISN.Rs 5. 6E: TUN. R6E. T15N,Rs 4.5E; T16N.R* 3.4.5E; T17N.R13.4.5E) CLARE: Lincoln. Rodding (T18N.R5W; T19N.R6W) CRAWFORB: South Branch, Beaver Crook, Lovells (T25N,Rs 2, 3W; T27N.R1W) 6LADWM: Bentley (T17N.R2E) BRAND TRAVERSE: Fife Lake, Paradiso, Grant, Union. East Bay. Blair, Green Lake. Whitewater. Acme, Garfield (T25N,Rs 9, 10.12W; T26N.R1 9,10,11.12W; T27N.R* 9.10.11W; T28N.R9W). GRATIOT: Aranda (T11 N.R3W) HURON: Sebewaing, Brookfield. Grant (TlSN,Rs9, 10,1 IE) MCNAM: Bunker Hill. Ingham (T1N.R1E; T2N.R1E) IONIA: Berlin. Boston. Koene. Orleans, Otisco (T6N,Rs 73W; 17N,Rs7.8W; TBN,Rs7,8W) ISABHiA- Sherman. Coldwater (T15N.R6W; TI6N.R6W) JACBBON: Leoni (T*s 1.2S.R1E) ■ENT: Vergennes. Ada. Cannon. Plainfield, Algoma. Spencer, Solon. Tyrone (T7N.Rs 9.10W; TBN.R10W; T9N.R11W; TION.Rs 9.11.12W) LAKE: Sweetwater (T1BN.R14W) UYM6ST0N: Unadilla. Putnam, Hamburg. Green Oak, Genoa. Cohoctoh, Deerfield (TIN.Rs 3.4.5.6E; T2N.R5E; T4N,Rs 4.SE) MANISTEE: Norman. Manistee, Stronach. Filer, Dickson, Brown. Morillo, Maple Grove, Onekama, Cleon, Springdale. Pleasanton, Arcadia (T21N,Rs 13.14.16.17W; T22N,Rs 13,14, 16W; T24N.Rs 13.14J5.16W) MECOSTA: Austin. Colfax (T14N.R9W; T15N.R9W) MIDLAND: Loe. Greendale (TUN.Rs 1,2W) MISSA UNIT' Holland. Butterfield, Enterprise. Norwich (T21N. R5W; T22N.R5W; T23N.RSW; T24N.R5W) MONTCALM: Fair Plain. Eureka. Douglass. Pine. Pierson. Rich­ land. Homo. Belvidere, Cato (T9N.Rs 7.8W; T1 IN.Rs 7.8.10W. T12N,R»5,6,7,BW) MONTMORENCY: Rust (T30N.R4E) MUSKEGON: Blue Lake (T12N.R16W1 NEWAYGO: Croton, Norwich (T12N.R11W; T15N.R11W) OAKLAND: Lyon. Novi, Milford. Commerce. White Lake (TIN, Rs7,8E; T2N,Rs7.8E; T3N.R8E) OCEANA: Golden. Weore (T15N.R1BW; T16N.R17W) OTSEGO: Charlton. Chester. Hayes, Bagley (T29N.Rs 1.2.4W; TPON.Rs 1,2,3W; T3IN.R1W) ROSCOMMON: Nester, Roscommon. Higgins. Markey, AuSable, Gerrtsh T21N.Rs 1.3W; T22N.R4W; T23N.Rs 2.3W; T24N,Rs 1.2.3W) SAGMAW: Lakefield, Fremont, Swan Creek. Spaulding. Rich­ land. Buena Vista. Zilwaukee, Kochville (TllN.Re 1.2.3.4.5E; T12N Rs2,5E; T13N.RSE) ST. CLAM: Cottrellvillo (T3N.R16E) TUSCOLA: Watertown, Vassar, Fremont. Denmark. Juniala. Indian Fields. Wells. Kingston Aimer, Ellington. Novesta. Wisner, Columbia. Elmwood, Elkland, Akron, (T10N.R9E; TllN.Re 8.9E: T12N, Rs 7,8,9,10.1 IE; T13N,Rs 9,10,1 IE; TUN. Rs 7.9.10,1 IE; T15N.R8E) WASHTENAW: Lyndon. Dexter. Limo. Ypsilanti (TlS.Rs 3.4E: T2S.R4E; T3S.R7E) WAYNE: Northville-Plymouth (T1S.R8E). Detailed maps showing the location of the lands proposed to be offered ot each of the proposed soles, ond their class­ ification, ore available for review by all interested parties in the following Department of Natural Resources offices: Forest Monogement Division, Stevens T. Mason Bldg, (corner of Pine A Allegan Streets). Lansing. Michigan; DNR Regional Headquarters located at 8717 North Roscommon Road Ros­ common. Michigan ond M-7B end Billwood Highways. Dimon­ dale. Michigan; DNR District offices located at 501 Hemlock Street, Clare. Michigan; 8015 S. U.S. 131. Cadillac, Michigan and 350 Ottawa NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Maps may also be obtained by submitting to the Forest Management Division. DNR. Box 30028. Lansing, Michigan 48909, o stamped, pre-oddressed envelope for eeidi township for which o mop is desired. THE NAME OF THE COUNTY, TOWNSHIP AND TOWNSHIP AND RANGE NUMBERS MUST BE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED IN THE LOWER LEFT-HAND CORNER OF EACH ENVELOPE. If maps for all of these townships are de­ sired. please contact the Lands Division. Box 30028. Lansing. Michigan 48909 (517-373-1250). VMHee esowti by krteeeeted parties relative te the desiiflcartiM ef any dMripfiM ONMt be received by Ito Forest M—irivvl Dlvieiee of Me address spesMed above NOT LATtl THAN 0CT0HR 21,19M. Any requests for change in classification must specify the reason, ond will ba considered by the Deportment prior to offering of the lease rights at public auction, with final doMificotion So bo ot the sole discretion of the Natural Resources Commission. STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 1715 In the matter of MELISSA ELAINE ANDREWS TO; TIMOTHY ANDREWS 2700 Eaton Rapids Road, Lot 216 Lansing. Ml 48910 TAKE NOTICE: On October 6. 1983 at 1:30 p.m., in the Probate courtroom. Courts ond Health Building. 220 W. Court St.. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin. Judge of Probate a hearing will be held on the PETITION TO TER­ MINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. The law provide- thot you should be notified of this hearing. If you foil to appear ot this hearing YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS MAY BE TERMINATED. September 19. 1983 Noreen K. Myers P35260 116 % S. Cochron Charlotte. Ml. 48813 543-5467 Marla J. Cranmore C69 Sundogo Park Hastings, Ml. 49058 (9-22) ABOmOTS TO BARRY TOWMMP 0NDMANCE NO. 11 At a regular board meeting of Barry Township the following amendments were mode to Or­ dinance No. 11. The meeting was held September 6. 1983, the amendments become effec­ tive Immediately. Section 8. ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICE UNE OR CLEAR ZONE Section 8.1 (odd this section) Establishment of Police Line or Clear Zone Section 4 PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFE­ TY AND WELFARE. Section 4.1 (delete present section 4.1) Section 4.1 Curfew for Minors Imposed; Parents Not To Allow Violations ORDINANCE No. 17 DANGEROUS BUILDINGS Section 2.a Whenever ingress or aggress does not conform to ap­ proved fire code of Township of Barry, building does not meet requirements of this Ordinance, b. Any portion damaged by fire, wind, flood, or any other manner causing the structural strength less than minimum re­ quirements of Housing Law of the State of Mich. Act 167 of the Public Acts of 1917, as amended, or Building Code of the Town­ ship of Barry. Section 3 It shall be unlawful for ony owner or agent thereof to keep or maintain any building or port thereof which is a dangerous building as defined in this ordinance. Section 4.o When the whole or ony pari of ony building or structure is found Io be in a dan­ gerous condition, the Township building inspector shall issue a notice of the dangerous condi­ tion. Section 5 Filing notice with hearing officer. Section 6 Hearing Section 7 Demolition or making safe of the dangerous building Section 8 Appeal the decision Section 9 This Ordinance repeals all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict there­ with. Section 10 This Ordinance shall take effect on the 25th day of October 1983. William B. Wooer Township Supervisor ATTEST: Lois Bromley Township Clerk (9-22) BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FIRST DAY • FORENOON - SEPTEMBER 13.1983 The regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners was called to order Tuesday. September 13. 1983, 9:30 o.m. by Chairman POuj Kiel. Roll call taken, seven (7) members present. Coleman. Gordon. Hommond. Hoare. Kiel' Landon. McKelvey, none absent. At the beginning of the meeting all present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flag. Moved by Landon, support by McKelvey to a?, prove the August 23. 1983 minutes as corrected. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Hoare to approve the Agenda with the addition of Mr. Gufhrie/Prairieville. Motion carried. Various correspondence was read to the Board by Chairman Kiel. Moved uy Landon, support by Hoare to approve the Treasurer's request to appoint Juanita Yarger o Deputy Treasurer, for the purpose of signing checks, vouchers, receipts, etc. Motion carried. Limited public comment was heard by the Board re: juror’s parking and the good job the Animal Shelter has done. It was suggested that the Count-/ Clerk work with the City reference problems with juror parking. Tom Guthrie. Prairieville, representing the Policy Development Committee of the Barry County Farm Bureau, appeared before the Board and stated thot Barry County Farm Bureau, through the Policy Development Committee, were available ot any time to work with the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner McKelvey, on behalf of Robert Nida, presented the anticipated Child Care Fund Budget for 1983-1984 for the Barry County Juvenile Court ond the Barry County Department of Social Services. Moved by Landon, support by McKelvey to approve the Child Care Fund Budget for 19831984 and authorize the Chair to sign the County Child Care Fund Budget Summary. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Sheriff Wood presented an agreement with the Tri-County Regional Training Consortium reference an in-service training program for police officers, working with Kellogg Community College. Moved by Hoare, support by Hammond to authorize the Chair io sign the agreement. Roll call vote, seven (7) yeas, Coleman, Gordon. Hammond, Hoare, Kiel, Landon. McKelvey. Motion carried. Klaus Sauerbrey. Substance Abuse Director, presented Amendment No. 3 to the Prime Contract between the County of Barry and the County of Kalamazoo. Human Services Department, and Amendment No. 2 to the Subcontract Between County of Barry By and Through the Kalamazoo County Human Services Department and Barry County Substance Abuse Services. Moved by Cole­ mon. support by McKelvey to approve Amendment No. 3 to the Prime Contract and Amendment No. 2 to the Subcontract. Motion carried. Various committee reports were given by Com­ mittee chairpersons. The names submitted for the Canvassing Board by the Republican and Democratic parties were read to the Board. One member from each party is to be appointed at the October annual meeting of the Board of Commissioners. REPUBLICAN DEMOCRATIC Elizabeth Underwood Carl Mdlvoin Rosie Collins Barbara Bedford Emmett Herrington Mary Linderman Moved by Hammond, support by Landon that the August Animal Shelter report be received and placed on file. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to ap­ prove the Criminal Claims. $1,897.45. Motion car­ ried by unanimous roll call. 1. Butternut Bread................................ 122.01 122.01 2. Detroit Pure Milk Co........................... 56.00 56.00 3. Felpausch Food Center....................... 42.11 42.11 4. Gordon Food Service......................... 807.32 807.32 5. Normons Inc...................................... 673.99 673.99 6. Paramount Coffee Co........................ 139.32 139.32 7. C. Vanderhooning Produce............ . .56.70 56.70 1.897.45 1,897.45 James K. Gordon Ted R. McKelvey Carolyn 0. Colemon Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to approve the Miscellaneous Claims. $32,041.11. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. 1 AAA Sanitary Supply ................... 78.00 78.00 2 JohnAinslie................................... 15.37 15.37 3 Arro» Overall Supply...................... 57.00 57.00 4 Audio Broadcast Group................. 165.81 165.81 5 Debbie Baker.................................. 6.33 6.33 6 Barry Co. Abstract........................ 26.30 26.30 7 Barry Co. Clerk............................ 112.80 112.80 8 Barry Co. Sheriff............................ 23.94 23.94 9 Barry-Eaton Health Dept................. 72.00 72.00 10 Gail Beach....................................... 38.00 38.00 11 Kenneth Bohn................................. 17.30 17.30 12 Audrey Burdick.............................. 42.67 42.67 13 Floyd Burkey Lock Service.............. 18.00 18.00 14 Burkey Glass 7 Radiator................ 88.16 88.16 15 Cahoun Co. Mod. Ex..................... 313.00 313.00 16 Callaghan A Co.............................. 336.60 336.60 17 Eldon Cassell.................................900.00 900.00 18 Dennis Chase.................................97.95 97.95 19 William Christie.......................... 1035.00 1035.00 20 Cindw. ’harmocy.............................. 2.19 2.19 21 G.S. Collins..................................... 75.00 75.00 22 Color Center................................... 72.03 72.03 23 Commercial Equipment................... 133.01 133.01 24 Ronald Coats................................... 18.45 18.45 25 Coop. Ext. Service......................3512.50 3512.50 26 Crompton Automotive Ports............. 59.41 59.41 27 D.J. Electric..................................... 3.00 3.00 28 Dolm end Dolm P.C.......................... 70.00 70.00 29 Depot Low Offices........................ 101.00 101.00 30 Dimmers & McPhillips.................. 383.00 383.00 31 Doubleday Bros............................. 454.39 454.39 32 Drummond American Corp......... 1810.08 1810.08 33 Victor Eckert................................... 14.00 14.00 34 EMCO Products............................ 130.75 130.75 35 The Formers Advance.................... 22.00 22.00 36 Felpausch.......... ..................... 107.97 107.97 37 Howard Ferris............................... 383.49 383.49 38 John Frederick................................. 25.00 25.00 39 Freeport News............................... 205.80 205.00 40 Elsie Furrow................................. 401.97 401.97 41 Gambles Store................................. 48.24 48.24 42 JohnGergen................................ 134.02 133.60 43 NealGogon..................................... 25.00 25.00 44 Griffin Pest Control........................ 24.00 24.00 45 Mark Haines.................................... 4.00 4.00 46 David Haley.................................. 58.42 58.42 47 Jonice Hortough............................ 81.27 81.27 48 Hostings Ambulance Service........ 135.00 135.00 49 Hostings Office Supplies............... 543.65 543.65 50 Hastings Press.............................450.80 450.80 51 The Hastings Banner..................... 276.10 276.10 52 Hostings Sanitary Service............... 214.00 214.00 53 Hostings Wrecker Service.............. 25.00 25.00 54 Hayes Green Beach Hospital ....182.00 1B2.00 55 Judy Hughes................................ 198.24 198.24 56 John Huntley................................. 224.00 224.00 57 Floyd Hydan................................ 152.80 152.80 58 IAA0 ............................................ 65.00 65.00 59 Ideai Janitorial Services................. 100.00 100.00 60 Jean Ingram Assoc......................... 649.90 649.90 61 Mike Keeler..................................... 7.00 7.00 62 Patricio Knox................................. 20.06 20.06 63 LowyersCoop............................... 150.90 150.90 64 Leary's Automotive........................... 5.70 5.70 65 Eleanor Madigan............................55.36 55.36 66 The Modison Reproduction Co.... 259.40 259.40 67 William McMacken........................... 3.11 3.11 68 Weldon Meek................................ 20.00 20.00 69 James Meisenbock....................... 300.00 300.00 70 DavidMerck................................... 68.21 68.21 71 D.E. McNinch................................. 20.00 20.00 72 Mich. Assessors Assn.....................25.00 25.00 73 Michigan Company....................... 461.11 461.11 74 Pomelo Mi'ler................................ 4.11 4.11 75 Notional Bonk of Hastings 46.26 46.26 76 Bonnie Neil..................................... 35.36 35.36 77 Pennock Hospital........................... 271.50 271.50 78 Purity Cylinder Gases.................... 51.84 51.84 79 Woyne Pennock............................. 21.90 21.90 80 CynthioPoll.................................. 74.00 74.00 81 Pray Funeral Home............ 300.00 300.00 82 QuillCorp.......................................198.25 198 25 83 Radiology Assoc.................. ...245.75 245.75 84 Roisterer & Voshell. 70.00 70.00 85 The Hastings Reminder 34.30 34.30 86 Renner Motors............................. 201.80 201.80 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 Hon. Richard Robinson.......... Joseph Roth........................ Richard Scott........................ Shell Oil Co............................ Thomas A. Shirts.................. Douglas Shumway................ Siegel. Hudson ET AL............ Siegel, Hudson.................... Gaye Simmons...................... Edward Sparrow Hospital.... Norman Stanton................... Regina Stein........................ Chones Stiles...................... EmonuolTonoy.................... Target Information.............. Ted's Aulo Repair................ Norvo! Thaler...................... Jo Ellen Thomas.................... Total Compensation Service .. Dovid Tripp........................... Allan Vondertoon................ Kathy Wolters...................... Woyland Auto Ports.............. Weltons Inc........................... West Publishing.................... Wheelen Electronic.............. Whipples Office Products.... Minom White...................... Wildems Drug Store.............. Williams Funeral Home.......... Kevin Woods........................ Worgess Agency................... Wren Funeral Home.............. The Wyott Company............ Xercx Corp........................... Laura Young......................... 42 124 125 126 Adjustments: John Gergen.......................... Roe M. Hoare • Employee Training.......... James K. Gordon - Employee Training ... Corolyn Coleman.................... 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 10? 108 109 no 83.00 105.98 25.00 62 C8 13.50 537.15 20.40 250.00 410.50 219.50 30.00 33.05 20.52 750.00 300.00 576.56 110.00 322.03 5.00 623.86 2250.00 34.20 31.18 45.00 3.72 279.00 34.00 38.34 5.00 2.00 300.00 15.00 24.00 1880.00 3396.00 659.70 38.80 . . 105.98 ...25.00 .... 62 08 ...13.50 .537.15 . 20.40 . . 250.00 .410.50 .. 719.50 -... 30.00 ....33.05 .... 20.52 ... 750.00 . .. 300.00 ...576.56 ...110.00 . .. 322.03 ........ 5.00 ...623.86 ..2250.00 . . .34.20 . ... 31.18 ....45.00 ........ 3.72 ...279.00 . . .34.00 . .38.34 ........ 5.00 .... 2.00 -. . 300.0C .... 15.00 ...24.00 .1880.00 . . 3396.00 ...659.70 . . .38.80 31,505.70 127 Ken Rodonl............................ .42 328.33 147.56 9.94 31.991.11 50.00 3? 041.11 James K. Gordon Corolyn Coleman Moved by Gordon, support by London to approve the prepaid bills. $195,179.70. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman Io ap­ prove the Commissioners payroll. $3,893.93. Roll call vote, seven (7) yeas. Coleman. Gordon. Ham­ mond, Hoare. Kiel, Landon, McKelvey. Motion carried. KOUI MBE ENPtrnM. IALAIT Corolyn Colemon 377.31 3201 Bernard Hommond 377.31 3202 RoeM. Hoare 3203 377.31 Ted McKelvey 3204 377.31 Paul Kiel 3213 377.31 Richard Landon 377.31 3214 James K. Gordon 377.31 3217 TOTALS, 2641.17 CMR. MM. DBM PTOBI TFTU 100.00 100.00 75.00 6.90 81.90 175.00 100.0C 200.00 100.00 106.72 38.64 92.46 19.32 Ml .72 138.64 292.46 119.32 175.00 60.72 235.72 324.76 1249.76 Approved: James K. Gordon Carolyn A. Coleman Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to author­ ize the Treasurer to transfer $5,000 from the General Fund to Juvenile Justice Fund and to authorize the Treasurer to transfer $35,000 from the General Fund to Child Care Fund. Motion carrted by unanimous roll call. Commissioner Gordon received a billing from Michigan Association of Counties. Maintenance of Effort litigation Billing. Barry County's portion being $229.24. It was noted that the Medical Care Facility is responsible for the bill, and it was turned over to Commissioner Hoare to submit to the Social Services Boaid. Commissioner Gordon reported that Joon H. roster would be submitting bills periodically for lhe Joint Economic Development Commission for services rendered. These bills would be $70.00 a week and would be paid from the JEDC Fund The Lease Agreement between Chester E. Stowell. The Board of Commissioners, and Barry County Cooperative Extension was presented for 1984. The loose amount is $344.75 per month for-all the basement area of the building located at 301 S. Michigan Avenue, Hastings, Michigan. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to accept the lease agreement ond authorize the Chair to sign. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare to authorize the Treasurer to transfer $1.250.00 from the General Fund to the Law Library Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Commissioner McKelvey presented o letter from the Prosecutor's Office explaining a proposed Barry County Stabilization Fund ond also presented the proposed Barry County Budget Stabilization Ordinance. Moved by Coleman, support by Landon to adopt the Barry County Budget Stabilization Ordinance ond authorize the Chair to sign. Roll call vote, seven (7) yeas. Colemon, Gordon, Hammond. Hoare, Kiel, Landon, McKelvey. Motion carried. Recess from 10:57 a.m. to 11:06 o.m. Chairman Kiel opened the public hearing for Truth In Taxation at 11:12 o.m. Commissioner McKelvey presented the compulations relating to Truth In Taxation. Comments were heard from the public in attendance. Moved by Gordon, support by London thot the public hearing be closed. Motion carried. In regular session at 11:18 a.m. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond that the matter of Truth In Taxation be referred to the Finance Committee for their recommendation at the September 27. 1983 regular meeting. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Hoare that the Eroposed changes in the Park Commission by-laws e referred to the County Development Commit­ tee. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Hommond to approve thu step raise of Blaine McLeod. Equaliza­ tion. from P-3 6 month to P-3 one year level, $7.82 per hour, effective September 13, 1983. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Landon to approve the step raise of Cindy Allerding. Equalization, from T-5 6 month to T-5 one year level. $5.81 per hour, effective September 1, 1983. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Hoare to approve the step raise of Mark Peterson, Case­ worker. Philip H. Mitchell Group Home for Boys, from P-4 one year to P-4 two year level. $8.82 per hour, effective September 14, 1983. Motion carried. Moved by Colemon, support by Gordon thot the matter of slep raise questions for Equalization employee be referred to Personnel Committee with Power to Act. Motion carried. Moved by London, support by Gordon to give the Property Committee Power to Act in purchasing four typewriters for the Treasurer's Office, funds to come from the General Building Fund ond the Treasurer's fee for 1978 delinquent tax fund. Motion carried, six yeas. Coleman. Gordon, Hammond. Hoare. Landon. McKelvey, one (1) nay. Kiel. Moved by Coleman, support by McKelvey that the metier of the disposition of choirs located on the third floor of the Courthouse be referred to the Property Committee to report bock at the Septem­ ber 27. 1983 meeting. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Gordon to ap­ prove the purchase of on easel and paper for Commissioner's room. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Hommond to file oil correspondence. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Hammond to recess to September 27, 1983 or the Call of the Chair. Motion carried ond meeting adjourned September 13. 1983. 11:40 o.m. Paul Kiel. Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners (9-22) 925.00 Leiter-Echtinaw united in marriage Karen Marie Leiter and Laurie Alan Echtinaw were united in marriage during a beautiful ceremony at Woodgrove United Brethren Christian Parish on Sept. 10. 1983. by Rev. Pamela Owens. The bride's dress was ivory eyelet trim­ med with a satin sash. The wedding gown was a fourth generation dress, passed to the bride by her grandmother. The bridal bouquet was made up of baby's breath, brown eyed susans and ivory lace ribbons. The honored guests at the wedding and reception were the groom’s grandmother. Mrs. Greta Perkins, and the bride’s great aunt, Mrs. Berniece Hillman of Edmore Mich. The newlyweds will make their home at 7221 Coats Grove Rd., Woodland. Marriage Licenses William Ward, Nashvile, 21 and Connie Courtney, Middleville, 18. John Lancaster, Hastings, 28 and Theodora Allerding, Hastings, 24. Howard Robert Jr., Hastings, 37 and Teresa Sinclair, Hastings, 26. Joseph Maurer, Hastings, 22 and Janet Doster, Dowling, 23. Edward De Dyne, Freeport, 48 and Amanda Yoder, Hastings, 40. Rolf Sahlbom, Middleville, 41 and Susan Greenman, Middleville, 37. Rodney Hook, Fort Drum, N.Y., 24 and Cariana Carpenter, Delton, 20. STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY BAMY COUNTY BUDGET STABUZATKM FUND 0KBMANCE An Ordinance to astobllsh a County budget stabilization fund for the purposes of: (a) cov­ ering a general fund deficit, when such deficit is revealed by audit; (b) prevent a reduction in the level of public services and/ or County employees in a fiscal year when budgeted revenue is not being collected sufficiently to cover budgeted expenses or when budgeted revenue does not appear sufficient to meet estimated expenses; and (c) to cover ony unexpected expenses the County may Incur including, but not limited to natural dis­ aster such as fire, flood, or tornado. Be It ordained by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Barry County, State of Michigan, as follows: SECTION IMBaritr- This Ordinance is ordained ond enacted into law pursuant to the provisions of 1978 PA 30 « amended by 1980 PA 192 being Michigan Compiled Laws Sections 141.441 et seq; MSA 5.32X (1) et seq and also pur­ suant to Michigan Compiled Lows Section 46.11 (q); MSA 5.331 (q). SECTION 2 Badjrt StoMtertw FiMb A budget stabilization fund is hereby created for Barry County. As used in this Ordinance, “fund" means budget stabil­ ization fund created by this sec­ tion. SECTION 3 Appropriatiees to On Feed: John RUey, Hastings, 18 and Nancee Dykstra, Middleville, 17. John Brandt, Plainwell, 42 and Eva Reichle, Plainwell, 58. Philip Golden, Middleville, 28 and Monica House-, Middleville, 22. Richard Stull, Hastings, 19 and Constance Shively, Hastings, 21. Russell Furlong, Nashville, 46 and Irene Goodnoe, Nashville, 46. Rodney Goebel, Hickory Comers, 23 and Carol Smith, Hastings, 23. William Steffen II., Middleville, 19 and Vicy Madden, Middleville, 23. the Board of Commissioners elected and serving, may appro­ priate all or part of any surplus in the general fund resulting from on excess of revenue in comparison to expenses, to the fund. SECTION 4 Size of Feed: (a) The amount of money in the fund shall not exceed 15% of the County's most recent general fund budget, as originally adopt­ ed. or 15% of the average of the County's five most recent general fund budgets, as amend­ ed. whichever is less. (b) If the money in the fund ex­ ceeds that permiled in sub­ section (a), the excess money shall be appropriated to the County's next general fund budSECTIM 5 Inntmrt af Fart The money in the fund may be invested as provided by law. The earnings of the fund shall be re­ turned to the County's general fund. SECTION GAfpreprtottoasfrMB toe Feed: (o) Money in the fund may be appropriated by resolution adopted by a 2/3 vote of the members of the Board of Com­ missioners elected and serving. (b) In the event Federal or State funds ore received to offset appropriations from the fund, that money shall be returned to the fund. (c) The money in the budget stabilization fund shall not be appropriated for the acquisition, construction, or alteration of a facility as port of a general capital improvements program. Each fiscal year of the County, following the enactment of this Ordinance, the Board of Com­ missioners by resolution adopt­ ed by 2/3 vote of the members of SECTION 7 Pwpesesef AppreprUtiMs: Rhoades, McKee B Boer part thereat. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such cose mode and provided, ond to pay such amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, includ­ ing the attorney fee allowed by law. soid mortgage will be fore­ closed by sale of the mortgaged premises ot public vendue to the highest bidder at the Court­ house in Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday. October 20. 1983 o» 1:30 p.m. afternoon local time. The premises co-- jred by said mortgage is situated in the County of Barry. Stole of Mich­ igan and is described as follows, to wit: S% NW'A. EXCEPT the North 220 feet of the West 198 feet thereof. Also further EXCEPTING o parcel described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner thereof, thence North 301.0 feet along the West line of said S'/.NW'Zi to o place of be- One Waters Building Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 NOTICE or MNIBABE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of o mortgage mode by Glenn L. Raymond, also known os Glenn Raymond ord Nancy L.Raymond, os his wife and in her own right and Lester D. Raymond ond Jessie L Raymond, os his wife and In her own right, mortgagors, to the Federal Land Bonk of St. Paul, mortgagee, doted April 20. 1979 recorded April 27, 1979 in Liber 240. Page 933. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare tne entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there Is claimed to be due for princi­ pal and interest and advances on said mortgage the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-one ond 98/100 Dollars ($110,691.98). No suitor proceedings at law have been in­ stituted Io recover this debt secured by said mortgage or ony Money in the fund moy be ap­ propriated for any of the follow­ ing purposes: (a) To cover a general fund deficit: or (b) To prevent a reduction in the level of public services or in the number of County employees when either (1) the County's budgeted revenue Is not being collected in a sufficient amount to cover budgeted expenses or (2) the County's estimated revenue does not appear suf­ ficient to cover estimated ex­ penses: or (c) To cover expenses arrising from a natural disaster,includ­ ing but not limited to, flood, fire, or tornado; or (d) To cover any other expenses of an unusual or non­ recurring nature where it ap­ pears estimated revenue will be insufficient to cover them. SECTION BTHta; This ordinance shall be known os the Barry County Budget Stabil­ ization Ordinance. $ECTKM 9 AaNMtowet This Ordinance may be amended from time to time by on ordin­ ance adopted by a 2/3 vote of the members of the Board of Commissioners elected and serv^TlMMEnKtlrtMK This Ordinance shall take effect 60 days from the date it is adopt­ ed by 2/3 vote of the members of the Board of Commissioners, provided thot during the sixty days from the adoption of this Ordinance it is published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the County ond has been approved by theGovemor of the State of Michigan. Adopted by the Barry County Board of Commissioners this 13th day of September. 1983. Foul Kiel, Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners 9-22 ginning;thence North 208.71 feet along the West line of said S%NW'/«. thence East per­ pendicular to said West line 208.71 feet, thence South paral­ lel with sold West line 208.71 feet, thence West 206.71 feet to the place of beginning. SE'ANE'Z*. Sec. 17; oil in T4N, R9W. Subject to existing highways, easements and rights of way of record. The above described premises contain 118 acres, more or less. Pursuant to public act 104, public acts of 1971. as amended, the redemption period shall be twelve months from the date of the foreclosure sale, as determined under Section 3240 of said act, being MSA 27A.3240(6). Dated: September 14, 1983 RHOADES, McKEE A BOER By David Bloss Business Address: One Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Telephone: 616-459-4527 10-13 • NOTICE • THE TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE, Barry County, State of Michigan, is offering FOR SALE, property on Assyria Road in Maple Grove Township. The legal description: Commencing 20.5 rods N. of S.W. corner, section 152-7, Th N. 4 rods, E 10 rods, S. 4 rods, W. 10 rods to beginning, (the old town hall site). Sealed bids will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 3, 1983. All bids must be accompanied by a bid deposit of 10% of the bid in the form of a certified check or money order, must be sent by mail and plainly marked "Bid enclosed Mail to ... Maple Grove Township, c/o Dorr M. Chase, Clerk 9780 Maple Grove Road, Nashville, Michigan 49073 Bids will be opened ot the next regular township board meeting on Octobel 5, 1983, starting ot 8:00 p.m. The Maple Grove Township Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. All rejected bid deposits will be returned by certified mail. DORA M. CHASE, Clerk - Mapfe Grove Township Phone 852-1933 �The Hastings Banner—Thursday, September 22, 1983, Page 7 Early showdowns highlight third week by Steve Vedder It might only be the third week of the high school football season, but it’s get tough time for at least three of the Barry County teams. Some key early-season ballgames highlight grid action this Friday, and the losers could very well be on the outside looking in at the various league cham­ pionship races. As any sharp coach fully realizes, championships can be won early in the season and not the first Friday in November. One of those teams on the hot seat is Hastings, losers of two straight. The Saxons have failed to light up the scoreboard in either of those games scoring only eight points in eight quarters. This week the Saxons entertain Sturgis, and the Trojans aren't the type of team Hastings needs when they’re sputtering. Sturgis is 1-1 after edging Three Rivers in double overtime in its opener and losing to Albion 20-14 last week. Hastings coach Jeff Simpson knows what is on the line this Friday. “It’s definitely a must game for us,’’ he says. “I think it can be a good game for us too. "I think the kids proved their attitudes against Grand Rapids Catholic Central. We played hard with a lot of heart and intensity and we didn’t let up." It all comes down to offense. Simpson believes the Hastings defense is good enough to keep them in most any game. The fact that the team has surrendered 49 points in two games is misleading. At least three or four touchdowns can be attributed to offensive or special teams breakdowns. As for the offense, the Saxons have "amassed" 170 and 218 total yards in the first two games. Those figures are going to have to be jacked up substantially against Sturgis. Another team facing a must-win situation is Middleville. The Trojans, like the Saxons, have had their problems on offense scoring only 26 points in two games. And at least 12 of those points can be traced to the defense. The Trojans (1-1) face O-K Blue title favorite Hamilton (2-0) in Middleville. Thornapple-Kellogg coach Ray Page calls Hamilton the “best team in the league.” He is looking for a defensive struggle against the Hawkeyes. “I feel they aren’t going to score much against us, but we have to get something going on offense," says Page. SPORTS A win over Hamilton could be enough of a lift to carry Middleville to a O-K Blue title A loss could mean wait till ‘84. Hastings and Middleville still aren’t the only teams facing stiff tes's this Friday Maple Valley, whom many still predict to dethrone Pennfield as SMAA champs, travel to Olivet to play the Cagles (1-1). Olivet, after an excellent string of suecesful teams in the late 1970s, has fallen on hard times the last couple of seasons. But the Eagles can still be a formidable team al homeand the Lions have to be very wary Maple Valley has been shutout (134) against Fowler) while also noiching a whitewash of ils own (21-0 over Lakeview ) In other county games. Lakewood (1-1) (ravels to Lowell. After blanking Hastings in their opener, the Vikes suffered a disapointing loss to Sparta last week, 12-7. Delton will be looking for win number one at home against Kalamazoo Hackett. Delton is another team which is having all sorts of offensive problems. The Panthers have only scored eight points in two games LAST WEEK’S RESULTS G R Catholic 28, Hastings 8 For the second week in a row the Saxons suffered breakdowns at crucial times and the opposition capitalized on at least two oc­ casions. The first came when two Saxons limped off the field with injuries and before the holes could be filled. Central’s Mike Lauria sped off tackle for 75 yards and a touchdown. The second Saxon breakdown came on the Cougars final touchdown. Grand Rapids faked a field goal on fourth down and cometed a pass to the Hastings 11-yard line. A few plays later Kevin Lauria dove over from the four for the Cougars fourth touch­ down that made the score 28-8. The first Catholic Central touchdown came at the 4:28 mark of the first quarter. Mike Lauria scored on a 17-yard run. The Cougars made it 14-0 with just 22 seconds left in the half when Lauria scored from the five and Tierney added the kick. The only Hastings touchdown came with just over 10 minutes left on a 28-yard run by sophomore Bruce Hoffman. Maple Valley 21, Lakeview 0 Maple Valley notched win number one last Friday with a 21-0 whitewashing of Lakeview. The Lions used a pair of interceptions into two touchdowns to help snatch the win rrom host Lakeview. Maple Valley’s first touchdown came in the first quarter after Ryan Trowbridge returned a punt 23 yards to the Lakeview 39. Four plays later Marty Martin broke off tackle for 30 yards and a touchdown. Scott Everett’s extra point made it 7-O. It wasn’t until the fourth quarter Maple Valley could break through. Chris Barton picked off a pass to give the Lions :he ball at the Lakeview 49. Six plays later they scored on a 29-yard pass from Everett to Marty Martin. Gary Reid ran for the two-point conversion. The Lions third and final touchdown came late in the fourth period after Martin in­ tercepted a pass at the Lakeview 37. Robert Browne broke loose six plays later for a 29yard score and Everett’s kick made the final 21-0. K’Zoo Chr. 6, Delton 0,2 OTs For the second week in a row Delton’s offense failed to do the job as Kalamazoo Christian knocked off the Panthers 6-0 in double overtime. Bill Niebour scored on third down from the six-yard line in the second overtime for the only points of the game. Delton was held to 104 yards on the ground and hit two of nine passed for 27 more yards. Kalamazoo Christian rushed for 195 yards and hit three of 11 passed for 26 yards. Neither team had many chances to score in the first four quarters. Delton was backed offensively into their half of the field for much of the game. The Comets missed a third period field goal and another one on their first possession in the first overtime Sparta 12, Lakewood 7 Lakewood's one-game winning streak came to a halt in last Friouy’s home opener in a 12-7 loss to Sparta. Mistakes, namely 100 yards in penalties, three lost fumbles and an interception, cost Lakewood the game. Sparta scored first in the opening quarter on a 13-yard pass from Rich Schroeder to Dave Dubicke for a 6-0 lead. That margin was upped to 12-0 in the second period on a three-yard run by Greg Averill. Lakewood finally got moving in the second quarter when Bill Barker broke loose on a 46yard run. He kicked the extra point and the lead was sliced to 12-7. The best Lakewood’s offense could muster in the second half was moving to the Sparta 30-yard line. The Lakewood defense was called on twice to stop Sparta drives inside the 20. Thornapple K 20, Lee 7 It might not have been an artistic success but Middleville topped Lee 20-7 last Friday for its first win of the year. Middleville took advantage of several breaks to topple Lee. The Rebels scored first in the second quarter on a 24-yard pass from Jim Restin to John Potter. Middleville took the ensuing kickoff and marched 63 yards to the Lee 5. From there Scott Kaminski took it over. The conversion failed and Lee held a 7-6 lead. That lead lasted until the middle of the third quarter when Middleville's Tim Heff­ ner hit Lester Caldwell with a 38-yard scoring strike. Kaminski ran for the twopointer and a 14-7 advantage. Caldwell scored again a few minutes later when he sped 35 yards with an interception to make it 20-7. Paula Atkinson (54) tossos in two of her 22 points against Hillsdal®. The Saxons won the game to up their record to a perfect 5-0. They take on Sturgis next Tuesday. (Banner photo) Saxon eagers win 5th straight The Hastings girls basketball team opened its Twin Valley season on a successful note on Tuesday night with a 43-34 win over Hillsdale. Hastings coach Pat Murphy will take wins any way they’ll come. “It was a typical league opener,” said Murphy. “There was low scoring until things unravelled in the fourth quarter." The Saxons led 24-19 through three quarters, but outscored Hillsdale 19-15 in the final eight minutes. Paula Atkinson led Hastings with 22 points. The senior center hit 11 of 20 from the field and added 13 rebounds. Karen Williams added 10 points for Hastings, now 5-0 on the season. The Hastings jayvee team also had little trouble in knocking off Hillsdale 38-9. Suzie Carlson led the winners with 13 points and Kim Galbreath added eight. A major reason for the early success of the Hastings basketball team has been the Atkinson sisters, Amy (left) and Paula. Both are averaging in double figures and are enjoying excellent seasons. (Bonnorphoto) Atkinson girls off to fast start on Hastings basketball team by Steve Vedder They might be sisters but that’s history once Paula and Amy Atkinson step on a basketball court. Once the girls step on the courst the only thing that matters is winning. The two girls are off to torrid starts this fall as members of the Hastings girls basketball team. They are two of the main reasons why Hastings as a team has bolted from the starting gates with a perfect 5-0 record. Going into Tuesday’s game with Hillsdale, Paula was averaging 22 points per game including a personal high of 28 against Lakewood. In ad­ dition, Paula is one of the top reboun­ ders and shot blockers on the team. Amy through four games was averaging over 16 points per game including a 24 point effort against Grand Ledge. Paula is the team’s 5-11 senior center while the 5-8 Amy is a sophomore forward. This is Paula's third full season on the Saxon varsity and was a second team all-Twin Valley pick last year. Amy was a key member of last year’s jayvee team, averaging 17 points per game. Hastings coach Pat Murphy says it was her that made the decision to bring Amy up to varsity this year. "I thought she could be an asset to the team so I brought her up," says Mur­ phy. Did the coach think Amy would contribute as much as she has as a sophomore? “Perhaps not this early, but she is still adjusting to varsity ball,” admits Elks GOLF LEAGUE • FINAL STANDINGS * FIRST FLIGHT: L. Hamp 1. P. Edwards 2. L. Gasper 3. S. Shriver 4. B. Canion 5, E. McKeough 6. G. Storrs 7. B. Tossava 8 P. Burkey 9. J. Flood 10. M. McKoy 11. T. Turkal 12. D. Storrs 13. A. Francik 14. J. Carpenter 15. J. Cohoon 16. SECOND FLIGHT: 1. Von Geison 1. A. Mulford 2. D. Fedewo 3. F. Anderson 4. G. Sheldon 5. W Murphy. She says the real test will come when opponents start doubleteaming either Paula or Amy. But Murphy isn’t worried because she feels the rest of the team can pick up the scoring slack. Neither one of the girls feel there is or should be any personal competition between the two. Both just want to fulfill their roles as best as possible. “We thought it would be fun playing together," says Paula. "Everyone thinks of it as a competition, but it’s not. Winning is something between the whole team, not just us.” Murphy doesn’t see any problem with having two sisters on the team at the same time. She doesn’t see any extra competition between the two. “In some ways its better because they know each other's habits,” says Murphy. Murphy knows the habits of the two girls too. She coached Paula as a fresh­ man and Amy on last year’s jayvee team. She says both are a pleasure to coach. "Both are very coachable,” says Murphy. "They listen, pick up a new offense, and pay attention very well." Paula attributes much of her in­ creased scoring to the fact she sees the ball more this year. She averaged about 8.5 points per game last year while only taking 12 to 15 shots. This year Paula takes upwards of 20 shots per game. "We had Kelly Mogg and some others last year and they needed to get their shots,” says Paula. “I’ve just had more of an opportunity to shoot this year." Wyngarden 6, V Cowell 7 R Newton 8, W. Homtnan 9. J Harrington 10 D. Hammon 11. M. Myers 12. J. Plank 13. H. Wilson 14 E. Lewis 15. WINNER OF THE SCRAMBLE: M.ke McKoy 8 Al Mulford. WINNERS OF SEPT. 10 OUTING: 1st Don Bower*. 2nd Jerry Eckmon. 3rd Bob Carlson. — all octuol scores. 1st Leo Hamp Five tied for second Dave Kruko. 8 Dave Kietzman, 8 Jerry Plonk. 8 Vern Bowman. 8 Jock Sorby. — all handicap scores Sports.. at a glance By Steve Vedder Football coachesA truthful bunch? Hastings entertained three other schools in a cross country meet on Tuesday night. Despite the rainy and cold conditions, ihe Saxons knocked off Lowell and Lakewood. Saxon harriers beat two of three in meet Hastings' cross country team outdistanced two of three foes on Tuesday night. The Saxons topped Lakewood 27-30 and Lowell 2235, but lost to Battle Creek Central 19-38 Brad Bennett finished fourth overall (18:06) to lead Hastings. The Saxons also had a strong five-six finish in Mike Shaw (18:171 and Wayne Oom (18:18). Other Hastings finishers included Beau King, 11th (18:581. Chris Geething, 12th (19:01), Steve Maurer. 17th (19:39). Chuck Robinson 20th (20:01), Paul Kaiser 21st (20:08). Brent Tracy. 29th (21:41), Eric Cusack 30th (21:50)’ Tim Schoessel 31st (21:54), Tom Freridge 32nd (21:54), Rex Brown 34th (22:33), Dave Burne 37th (22:51) and Pat McIntyre 40th (25:12). Char Gibbs finished first in the girls division with a time of 21:08. Cherie Bradley took second (23:11) and Jean Chenier fourth (23:11). Other placers were Colleen Duffy sixth (23:57), Nikki Dunham eighth (24:46), Ronnie Frick ninth '25:18), and Betsy Hauschiid 11th <26:54). The 13th through 21st placers all belonged lo Hastings. They were Midja Seuss (27:58), Kin Inman <28:27), Jill O’Connor (28:32), Lisa Sharp <28:56), Kim Michael (29:39), Karen Gibson (30:20). Jerry Frick (30:46), Sue Inman (30:54) and Vicky Main <32:32). Saxon Sports at a Glance... Sept. 22 Sept. 22 Sept. 22 Sept. 22 Sept. 22 Sept. 23 Sept. 24 Sept, 26 Sept. 26 Sept. 27 Sept. 28 Sept. 28 TENNIS............................................................................ Lakewood at 4:00 CROSS COUNTRY................................................ at Allegan at 4:30 GOLF............................................................................................. Ionia at 3:45 JAYVEE FOOTBALL..............................................at Sturgis at 5:o0 BASKETBALL...................................................................... Sturgis at 6:00 VARSITY FOOTBALL.................................................. Sturgis at 7:30 CROSS COUNTRY........................................Fennville Invitational GOLF....................................................................... at Coldwater at 2:30 BASKETBALL...............................................................at Delton at 6:00 TENNIS....................................................................... at Hillsdale at 4:30 CROSS COUNTRY................................. Sturgis/Hillsdale at 5:00 GOLF........................................................ Lakewood/Allegan at 4:00 Sept. 28 (rescheduled) - TENNIS............................ Harper Creek at 4:30 Ever since I’ve been in the newspaper business I've had this secret ambition. It overwhe'.ms me every fall as I’m hitting up football coaches for info on their upcoming seasons. Now, I probably should preface all this by saying I like football coaches. Some of the easiest people I ’ ve ever had to deal with professionally have been football coaches. They always return phone calls, are polite after losses and usually have all the necessary stats right there in front of them. Real pillars of society and all that jazz. It's just that they tend to, shall we say, fail to be entirely truthful to the press. Football coaches, you see, are often good for two stories. One story will on the record and quite usable and one will be off the record. And that's where the secret ambition comes in. I've been waiting every fall for some coach to tell me what he REALLY thinks of his team’s chances. You know, the same kind of stuff he might only admit to his wife over dinner. The stuff he'd never admit in a newspaper. Little tidbits like, “If we win two games this year we’ll be lucky.” Or, “We have absolutely no talent this year. None. We’re gonna have a lousy year. I just know it." Or maybe, "This group of kids is just plain lazy. Work to them is just another nasty four-letter word." I've been waiting for years to hear some coach really tell itlike itiswhen it comes to his team. I can honestly say come coaches have hinted such opinions tome, but they’ve always been off the record Such comments are about as useful as a pen without ink. Now I know what they meant in journalism school when the prof said the best stories are the ones that never see the light of print. I can think of one football coach in partic’iiar whom I’ve known for years that will tell me point blank what his team will amount to that season. Naturally if He's expecting a bad season these comments will be strictly off the record and of absolutely no use to me. Interviewing him is usually an ad­ venture. Coaches really can’t be blamed, I guess, for getting Ds in the truth department at times. If the players read in the paper where they aren’t supposed to be worth a darn, they’ll probably play as sucn. And guess who the coach will be screaming at? It won’t be solely directed at this players. What it comes down to is a football coach actually having to possess some public relations skills. All he has to be able to do is deal with players, parents, community and pesky newspaper reporters. And all these people want a different piece of him if the team screws up. He knows his players (most of them) can read newspapers. And the same thing he is telling his team had better show up in the paper. But jist once I’d like to be able to print what the coach really thinks. �The Hastings Bonner—Thursday, September 22. 1983, Page 8 Words for the Y's Tail Football - Any boy or girl who is still interested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Council’s Saturday tail football program may do so. The program is run every Saturday at Johnson's Field, at the following times: seventh-eighth grades, 8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.; third-fourth grades, 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.; and fifth-sixth grades, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. There is no charge for this activity, thanks to the Hastings Community Fund, City Council, and the Hastings City Schools. The program is undei the direction of Dave Storms, YMCA director, the Hastings football players and their coaches. There is BY... Dave Storms no pre-registration required for par­ ticipation. Youth Tumbling - Starting Friday, Oct. 7 and continuing every Friday until Dec. 16 (exclude Friday Nov. 25, the YMCA-Youth Council will be offering tumbling classes for youth. There will be three levels of in­ struction, all under the direction of Julie McGregor who has had many years of gymnastic training. There will be an in­ troduction to tumbling for those four years of age. There will also be a beginning and an intermediate class for those in grades K-3. The beginning and intermediate class will be 45 minutes in length and the introduction class, 30 minutes. All classes will be held in the Northeastern gym. The beginning class will be from 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m., the in­ termediate from 3:45-.m. -4.30p.m., and the introduction class from 4 30 p.m. - 5 p.m. The cost for the program is $10. Each class has a limited enrollment so pre-registration is required. To register, send your child's name, phone, grade, school, class requesting, and check to: 520 E. Francis. Hastings. For more information, you can cali Julie at 795-3831. Twirling - Beginning September 16 at Southeastern School, and every Friday after that date, the YMCA-Youth Council will SPELL ‘tl-A-C-K-P-O-T.” WIN $100,000! But there’s more! A whole new game on the TWO GAMES FOR THE PRICE OF $L "JACKPOT’ is here—the exciting new instant Lottery game "JACKPOT' stub. Save the stubs and you could be one of the $100,000 winners. with TWO chances to win big money. Rub the ticket Play "JACKPOT' for extra If you find three matching symbols in any row excitement—and an extra or diagonal, you win uo to $10,000 instantly. chance to win big! sponsor Bonnie Blue Bells twirling in­ struction classes. A certified Blue Bell in­ structor will instruct the class. Classes will be held after school at 3:15 p.m. and at 3:45 p.m. Classes will be held for beginner and advanced students. All youth in grades kindergarten through junior high are invited to participate. The cost is $2 per week. Batons may be purchased for $12 or may be rented for $1 per week which will be put towards the purchase of a baton. Participants should wear shorts, slacks or Bermudas. Tennis shoes are especially important. There is no pre-registration Open karate to be held The fall Mid-Michigan Open Karate Championships will be held Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Hastings High School. Registration is at 10 a.m.. eliminations start at noon and black belts are scheduled for 5 p.m. The championships are hosted by the Hastings Karate Club. Admission is ^4 for adults and $2 for children. Sparring classes are: black beMs (light, mid and heavy weight), brown-red (light, heavy women), green (light, heavy, women), juniors (Adv. and nov. 5-7 max.), pee wee (adv. and nov. 5-0 max.) and mini pee wee (4-6 max.) Forms incudc black belt (hard, soft, women), brown, gree and white men and women; juniors adv. and nov. 13-15; pee wee, adv. and nov. and mini pee wee under nine. The registration for one event is $10 and for two and three $15. Hunter safety class planned A hunter safety class will be held at Maplewood Elementary School on Sept. 27 and 28 and October 5. This class is open to all students who will be 12 by March 1, 1984. Students must attend all three class sessions. You may enroll by sending your name, address, bir­ thdate, and $3 to the Lakewood-Maple Valley Adult Education Office in the Maple Valley Jr. Sr. High School. For further information call the Adult Education Office at 852-9275. Wendell will always kick the best rates yowway. ADDED ATTRACTION! It’s like a whole new game. Rub the stub and a letter will appear. Collect enough letters to spell “J-A-C-K-P-O-T' and you win $100,000. THE INSTANT GAME WITH OVER $t2JM)0JMM) IN PRIZES! Strickland Agency 112 L Cart St in Hasthgs Ph. 945-3215 For additional information on this game and its odds, send a self-addressed envelope to Jackpot Lottery Information, P.O. Box 30023, Lansing Ml 48909. It h better to live one day os o lion than a hundred years os a sheep. MICHIGAN LOTTERY SUPPORTS EDUCATION required for this activity. Youth should just show up for class. For more information, you may call Bonnie Blue Bells at 1-538-2888. Parent-Child Programs - The week of September IS has been designated “Y Parent-Child Week" at the Barry County YMCA. The programs being spotlighted are Y-Indian Guides for fathers and sons ages 58, Y-lndian Princesses for fathers and daughters ages 5-8, and Tall Braves for mothers and sons ages 5-8. These programs provide the parents the opportunities to do things with their children on a one-to-one basis, share new experiences, and in the process get to know one another better. Individual Y Parent-Child clubs, or tribes as they are called, are small — six to nine parents and their sons or daughters. They meet regularly in members' homes on a rotating basis. YMCA staff serve as program resources but the participants themselves plan most of the programs. Typical activiies include crafts, hikes, camping trips cookouts, stories, games, service projects, and Indian lore. On September 22, from 7 p.m. - 8 p m., at the junior high school choir room, there will be a “Pow Wow” for all parents and their sons or daughters who are interesed in learning more about the YMCA Parent-Child programs. If you are unable to attend but would like more information, call Dave Storms, YMCA director, at 945-4574. Women's Volleyball - Any women in­ terested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Council’s Women’s Volleyball League must call the YMCA office at 9454574 no later than Thursday, Sept. 22. League play will begin MONDAY MIXERS Cinder Drags, 3-1; Rodee’s, 3-1; Stalwart Buildings, 3-1; Michetob, 3-1; Valley Realty, 3-1; D. Hubei Triple A, 2-2; Art Meade Auto Sales, 2-2; Muir Drugs, 2-2; Jeff's Casual Clothing, 2-2; Hastings Flower Shop, 2-2; Dewey's Auto Body, 2-2; Medical Care Facility, 2-2; Carrousel Realty, 2-2; Girrbach’s, 1-8; Hastings Bowl, 1-3; Muldoon's, 13; Naturally Yours, 1-3; Gun Ridge Golf, 1-3. High Games and Series: M. Wieland, 173500; S. Merrill, 19G615; B. Anders, 200; W. Denslaw, 179; S. Wilt, 176-490; B. Jones, 178478; S. Birman, 175-477; M. Snowden, 177475; D. Snyder, 182; M. Snyder, 192-492. THURS. MORN WOMEN’S J t G Stock Farm, 7-1; Gillens, 6-2; Country Kettle, 6-2; Gun Ridge Girls, 5-3; Mode O’Day, 5-3; Lilley’s of the Alley, 4-4; Bosley’s Hustlers, 4-4; Keeler Apts., 3-5; Slow Pokes, 3-5; Trio, 2-6; Elm Pond Acres, 2-6; No. 3 B.U.N.S, 1-7. High Games and Series: C. Stuart, 166; J. McMillon, 192; D. Royal, 153; R. Stoepker, 164; M. Mullins, 149; K. Baker, 139; B. Usbome, 136; D. Haight, 173; S. Gardner, 162; D. Keeler, 166. SUNDAY NIGHT MIXED Hosers, 10-2; Sandbaggers, 93, Pin Pals, 9-3; Gutter Dusters, 7%-4%; Hooter Crew, 75; Spare Parts, 7-5; Big Fow, 7-5; Alley Cats, 6-6; Really Rotten, 6-6; Hot Shots, Tails End, 6-6; Buzzin Cuzzins, 5ft-6Mt; Foul Friends, 5Mr6%; The Toads, 4>4-7tt; White Lightning, 3-9; Escapees, 3-9; Roustabouts, 3-9; Fruins, 3-9. High Games ami Series (Men): B. Lake, 185; J. Birman, 200-553; W. Friend, Jr., 191; M. Snyder, 203-570; J. Beach, 178; R. Ogden, 212-538; S. Wilkins, 199; R. Snyder, 187. High Games and Series (Women): T. Lord, 147; G. Scobey, 149; M. Beach, 194; M. Snyder, 183; D. Snyder, 212; K. Schwennesen, 197. WED. P.M. Ted's, 10; Nashville Locker, B; Varney's Stables, 7; Alden A Assoc., 6; Hair Care Center, 6; Vogt, 5; Art Meade Auto, S; Champion Tax, S; Gillon'a Construction, 5; Whim-Z, 3. High Games and Series: V. Bowers, 163; M. Chaffee, 153; L. Yoder, 103; B. LytUe, 171; T. Christopher, 178-476; L. Barnum, 176497; S. Beck, 133-444. Bowiersef the Week: Shirlee VanDenburg, 212-579; Jill Alden, 160-528. THURS. ANGELS Hastings Oxygen Supply, 7-1; Style Salon, 7-1; Pennock Hospital, 6-2; Bob’s Restaurant & Grill, 2-6; Cone Zone, 1-7; Hastings City Bank, 1-7. High Games: L. Watson, 126; C. Garlinger, 171; P. Oakland, 177; B. Callihan, 190; R. Haight, 178; N. McDonald, 183; L. Decker, 163; D. Diver, 129; B. Stehr, 128; D. Street, 182; S. Schantz, 81; B. Hesterly, 164; K. Mesecar, 153; B. Moody, 158; L. Tilley, 180. THURS. TWISTERS Shamrock Bar, 8-4; Frantz, 8-4; J & M Service, 7-5; Hastings Automotive Heating, Start your day with Paul Harvey WBCH ..Stereo 100 FM ...AM 1220 Scoreboard YMCA TAIL FOOTBALL Practice Games Only Third-Fourth Graders : Notre Dame 14 vs. MSU 0, Michigan 0 vs. Penn State 7. Fifth-Sixth Graders: Dallas 7 vs. Lions 0, Chargers 14 vs. Steelers 14. Remember, new players are welcome to play! See you Saturday. BOWLING SCORES £>GOOD DAY! 8:30 a.m., 12:05 Noon, 5:30 p.m Monday, Sept. 26. Teams registering after this date will be put in a B League and will not play until the mid part of October. Karate Class ■ Starting September 29 and continuing every Thursday from that date, the YMCA-Youth Council will be offering karate lessons. The program will be held at the UAW Hall on Woodlawn from 7:30 p.m. -9 p.m. The cost is $15 per month and is payable at the door. Students should wear loose exercise clothing. There will be an intermediate class offered on Mondays from 7:30 p.m. - 10 p m. at St. Rose Catholic Church and on Thursday at the UAW from 9 p.m. -10 p.m. The instructor is Mr. Steve Echtinaw who is a second degree black belt and is ranked second, as a black belt fighter in Michigan. Participants do not need to pre-register for this activity. For more information, call' Steve at 945-2105 or 1-791-9897. 7-6; Big John's, 7-5; Hastings Bowl, 614-5^; Burns, 514-614; Mini Champs, 5-7; Superette, 4-6; Hastings Mutual Ins., 2-10. High Series: J. Hurless, 164-422; C. Robinson, 180-492; B. Kruko, 152-429; C. Spohn, 162-399; G. Purdum, 185-525; B. Hughes, 199-515; D. Coenen, 157-460; C. Helsel, 168-449; Chris Allem, 184-412; P. Norris, 140404; P. Wright, 152-409; D. Greenfield, 159-421; J. Gasper. 181-501; J. Obenour, 186434; G. Wilson, 163-455; L. Tilley, 167-482; M. Van Kuelenburg, 206-518. High Games: C. Curtis, 162; B. Boersma, 148; M. Snyder, 159; B. Siehr, 140; S. Bachelder, 160; D. Burns, 166; S. Prucha, 152; B. Steele, 142; K. Mallison, 147; L. Conley, 158. MAJORS Stevens Trucking, 8; Piston Ring, 7; Muldoon's, 7; Hastings Bowl, 4; Fruins, 4; City Food & Bev., 1; E.W. Bliss Co., 1; Frantz Buick, 0. High Games and Series: R. Pierce, 507; P. Anger, 539; D. Lambert, 511; R. Conley, 236570; Al Taylor, 203-540; R. Hochiss, 200-532; J. Barnum, 530; D. Neagele, 200-514; H Keeler, 209. BOWLERETTES Mathews Riverview, 7-1; Hastings 6-2; Pennock Hospital, 5-3; Fiberglass, Farrells Hgt., 5-3; Medical Care Facility, 53; D.J. Electric, 5-3; Hecker Agency, 4-4; Kent Oil, 4-4; Coenen’s Construction, 4-4; Pioneer Motel, 4-4; Hair Port, 4-4; Hair Care Center, 4-4; CO’s, 4-4; Hastings Bowl, 3-5; Reminder, 3-5; Big George’s, 2-6; Elna’s Hair Designs, 2-6; Hause Realty, 1-7. High Games and Series: W. Huizenga, 169; C. Falconer, 144-377; B. Lumbert, 154; B. Moore, 157; M.E. Goggins, 165; F. Nicewander, 144; S. Drake, 197; B. Bender, 167; V. Carr, 224-533; D. Snyder, 180-522; C. Hartwell, 161; L. Perry, 171-485; S. Merrill, 186-529; E. Ulrich, 172-476; T. Daniels, 176; T. Sample, 158; B. Hughes, 188; F. DeLaat, 158; D. Burns, 196. Converted Splits: N. Goggins, 4-7-10. Starter karate class planned at local YMCA A new YMCA beginning karate class will start Thursday, Sept. 29 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the UAW Hall on Woodlawn across from Bob King Park. The cost is $15 per month payable at the door. Participants should wear loose clothing. Instructor for the class is Steve Echtinaw, a second degree black belt and the no. two ranxed black belt fighter in Michigan. For more information call Steve Echtinaw 1-791-9897 or 945-2105 or Dave Storms at 9454574. Saxon harriers place fourth The Hastings cross country team placed fourth in the Olivet Invitational last weekend with 89 points. Grand Rapids Christian had 41 to win the meet. Brad Bennett placed 22nd (16:59.6) in the meet for the leading Hastings finisher. Other finishers included Wayne Oom in 29th place (17:22.7), Mike Shaw in 38th place (18:06.8), Beau King in 42nd (18:24.9), Steve Maurer in 44th (18:35.2), Paul Kaiser in 48th (19:04) and Chuck Robinson (19:25.4) in 49th place. The top girls finishers were: Char Gibbs in fourth (19:44.1), Charla Bradley in 13th (19:59 3), Colleen Duffy in 19th (22:14.1), and Jean Cheoier in 24th (22:59.6). The Saxon boys also topped Ionia 24-31 in a dual meet. Bennett took first with a time of • 17:51, Oom took third at 18:31, Chris Goething was fifth at 18:59 and Beau King sixth at 19:08. The Saxon girts lost to Ionia 27-29. Char Gibbs placed second at 21:04, Jean Chenier was fourth at 22:45 and Sherri Bradley was fifth at 22:45. Gull Lake defeated the boys 2043 despite Bennett's first place with a time of 18:43. �The Hostings Bonner— Thursday. September 22. 1983, Page 9 Solar heating helps brighten ‘home energy’ outlook for some People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones, hut they should save lots of dollars on their home heating costs. It is estimated that 10.000 homes across the state use the sun for heat, or hot water, or both, with more joining the list each day. severe winters and costly tossil luels place Michigan among the most expensive regions for home heating in the count, y. The state now imports 85 percent of its fossil fuel supplies, but can greatly cut its dependency through energy conservation and increased use of the sun. according to the Energy Administration Division of the Michigan Dept. of Commerce. If you've ever sat by near a large, sunny window on a cold winter day. you probably noticed how surprisingly warm it was. The first step lo solar healing is letting in the sunshine Windows arc the easiest way to collect sunshine, and are the simplest form of solar collectors. How solar collection works Heat is a flow of energy, and always moves from a warmer to a cooler area. There are three methods of heat transfer: radiation, conduction and convection. The sun's energy comes to us in the from of radiation — sunshine. The duller or darkei a surface, the more radiant energy is absorbed into that surface, and the less is reflected back. As a material absorbs the radiant light waves of the sun. the light is converted into heat energy, and the material warms up. The flow of heat through a material is called conduction. Molecules speed up when they become heated, striking and speeding up surrounding molecules until the entire material is of uniform temperature. Heat is directly transferred from one object to another by conduction. Metals are good conductors of heat, while cloth materials (such as a kitchen mitt) are poor conductors. Materials such as water and masonry are good al storing heat and later releasing it. These are called "thermal mass" materials and are an important part of building an energy-efficient solar home. Finally, heat transfer through air or water is known as convection. Heal speeds up molecules, which causes them to move farther apart. This makes a given volume of air lighter in weight. The heated air rises upwards, and is replaced by heavier, cooler Local couple glad they invested Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Coopei say they prefer solar heating to paying high gas bills or chopping and hauling wood, adding "And sunshine is free". Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cooper. 2904 Airport Rd., invested $2,700 in a solar collection system for their ranch home two years ago. Two years, including two mild winters later, the Coopers' investment has returned all by $400. largely due to federal and state tax credits. "We've gone through two winters with it," says Roberta Cooper, “We figured we saved about 25 percent the first winter, but we couldn't judge how much we saved the second winter, it was too mild." Mrs. Cooper says the company which installed the system. Energy Management Group of Petoskey, paid her and her husband $20 a month to monitor the system. “It's a new company, and they wanted to know how well their product worked." said Mrs. •Cooper. “We sent them our gas bill each month for $20." The Coopers’ solar collection system is constructed of plywood sheets painted black, over which is placed a layer of black screen, and an outer layer of glazing. Air is trapped between the plywood and the glazing, and circulated into the house through a flexible duct with a blower One room behind the Coopers' solar panels is heated passively, that is. heat flows directly from the panels and into the bedroom through a wall-mounted vent, without the use of the blower. “It's the warmest room in the (muse," notes Mrs. Cooper. Gordon Cooper said he likes solar heating better than gas heat, and other energy alternatives. “It’s still better than cutting and hauling wood, and sunshine is free," says Mr. Cooper. Mrs. Cooper calls solar energy “a different kind of heat...more penetrating. Even the furniture is warm." "In the winter, we had to open windows and the door in the breezeway to let heat out," she says. The Coopers say it took five days to install the 30 square feet of solar panels, which cover part of the south face of their house. They say they've experienced no problem with the system, aside from having lo have the strips that join the panels changed from wood to aluminum. Solar energy tour planned on Sept. 27 Anyone interested in saving money on utility bills may be interested in the Barry County MSU Extension Office's "Home Energy Tour" Sept- 27. Cynthia Fridgen extension energy specialist from MSU. will show lour mem­ bers an attached solar greenhouse to an older home, a solar pool heater, a solar hot water heater, a wood hot water heater, an add-on to a fuel oil furnace for space heat, and other energy conservation practices. The tour will get underway at 5:30 p.m. in the choir room of the Hastings High School. The first stop will be the home of Anna Cairns on Charlton Park Rd., seven miles east of Hastings. The second stop will be at the Hal and Ruth Watties residence, seven miles west of Hastings, near the comer of Whitmore and Gun Lake Rd. The tour is sponsored by the Barry County Extension Service. More more information, call 948-8039. Jazz ’n Blues concert planned in Delton Locals have plenty of entertainment and recreation opportunites coming up this weekend. One of the more promising of those is the Delton Sweet Adelines presentation of ‘Jazz ’n Blues’, featuring the “Good News Quar­ tet” of Detroit, 1982-83 winners in the Pioneer District. Also performing are Delton Chapter quartets: The Accidentals, Sound Im­ pressions, and Prime Vintage, along with the local Sweet Adelines’ chorus. Saturday’s show is at 8 p.m. in the Delton Kellogg High School, while Sunday’s is at 2:30 p.m. A $4.50 donation is being taken. The Hastings Moose Lodge will have a dance on Saturday with music by “Free Flight”. Members and their guests are in­ vited. In Lowell the 15th Annual Faliasburg Fall Festivel takes place Saturday and Sunday at Fallaburg Park, four miles north of town. Numerous entertainers will perform on the outdoor stage, while on the grounds will be 70 juried artists, 11 food booths, and a raffle. A “turn of the century" theme is used for the festival. Events go on from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek will make its reptile and amphibian residents available for public viewing on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Among the creatures on display will be such favorites as pythons, boas, geckos, toads, tortoises, and caimans. These animals are not usually available for zoo visitors to look at. The staff will also give special talks about the animals at 1, 2:30, and 4 p.m. Oktoberfest '83 will be held Friday and Saturday in and around the Monroe Center Amphitheater in Grand Rapids, bringing plenty of German-style fun to this neigh­ boring city. The event — wiiich includes plenty of food, refreshments, music, and accompanying activities — is put on by the German Edelweiss Club and the City of Grand Rapids. Action starts both days at noon. Chaffee Planetarium will open a new sky show al the Grand Rapids Public Museum tonight at 8 p.m , entitled “From Blue Giants to Black Holes: A Voyage Through Space and Time". Viewers will see formations oi' stars within clouds of cosmic gas and dust, super giant stars, and a journey through a black hole. They'll also gaze at the faint galaxies and brilliant quasars in deep space and will be looking far back in history to see a ghostly image of what the universe may have looked like at the very beginning of time. The show runs through Nov. 27 and can be seen Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and also on Friday at 2:30 p.m. and on Saturday at 2:30 and 3:45 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults and $1.50 for children aged five to 15 and for senior citizens. Roger Williams, pianist, will open the Patrons Choice Series Act One at Miller Auditorium on the Western Michigan University campus Friday at 8 p.m. Accompanying him is the newly-formed Kalamazoo Symphony Pops Orchestra. Williams, making his fourth appearance at Miller Auditorium, is the largest selling pianist in the history of recording, having recorded more than 60 albums, sold over 17 million copies, and been awarded 16 gold albums. Tickets are $10, $8, and $6 with all seats reserved. Heavy ticket sales were being reported, so call 383-0933 for information. ‘Little Nashville’ plans gospel show A Sunday afternoon of gospel music will be featured at "Little Nashville, Inc.” this Sunday (Sept. 25) beginning at 1:30 p.m. Among those performing will be Hosea Humphrey, Herb Roberts, Steve Reid and Friends, Cathy and Vessecchia, Jerry Angeletti, and others. Those attending are invited to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets for this outdoor event. The concert will be held under shelter on the premises in case of rain. There is no admission charge, although a freewill offering will be received. Little Nashville, Inc. is located 24 miles south of M-79 at 6451 Assyria Rd. air As the warm air cools, it becomes heavier and drops. A circular air current results, known as a "Ihermosiphon loop". This exchange of cold air for hot air is what we feel when caught in a draft Solar collection With a basic understanding of heat tran­ sfer. and what happens lo materials when they are heated, it is not too hard lo un­ derstand how solar collection works. There are four basic steps to solar home heating: the sun's energy must be collected into the house, retained within the structure, distributed lo the rooms in the home, and if excess heat is collected, it must be stored fnr use when sunlight is unavailable, as during the night, or on grey, cloudy days. Once sunlight is transmitted into a room, as through large, south facing windows.-, the radiant energy from the sun strikes objects - furniture. carpeting, walls - and is converted into heat energy, and trapped inside. The heal can be lost of conduction to the colder outside air. but as long as the sun is shining, more heat can be trapped inside than will escape. A south facing window is the simplest form of solar energy. A more sophisticated, and more efficient solar system uses solar collector panels. A solar panel is a well-insulated, flat box covered by two layers of glazing. Inside the box is a black metal absorder plate, which is a good conductor of heat energy. As sunshine passes through the glazing and hits the ab­ sorber plate, it is converted to heal energy and the absorber plate gets hot. By circulating air or water behind the solar collector, you have a medium by which to tranfer the heat to the inside of the house. An “air collector” is constructed behind or in front of the collector plate, where air picks up the heat and passes it to the inside of the house — convection. A “liquid collector" uses pipes to pass water near the plates. The heated water is then passed into the house. If a collector uses fans lo transport the heated air, it is called an “active" system. If the collector relies solely on convection, and the sun's warming rays to heat the home, it is called a "passive" system. Looking at your site In selecting the best solar system for your home, you must take into consideration the house's southern exposure, the sun path, and the tilt angles of the solar collectors. In order to let the most sunshine into your solar collectors, the space immediately in front of the collectors must not have any trees, buildings or house additions that could shade the winter sun. A deciduous tree, such as an oak or a maple, which sheds its leaves in the winter, may be advantageous to have in front of the solar collectors. While evergreens may block (Hit the needed sun. leaf-shedding trees let sunshine through in the winter, and give shade in the summer. Shading can be used to prevent overheating by the sun. House designs can take advantage of natural sun paths to allow for solar gain when needed, and to block it out when it can cause overheating. Roof or porch overhangs cut off high summer sun, yet allow in low winter sun. Fixed overhangs should be carefully sized so that they will not block out wanted sunlight in fall and spring. Plants on trellises can shade a house in summer, but allow solar access in winter when plant growth dies back. To facilitate solar heat gain in winter, windows, and other solar collectors should be placed as much at right angles to the sun's path as is possible. The angle at which a collector is set from the horizontal ground level is called its tilt angle. At Michigan's latitude of 45 degrees north, the ideal tilt angle for space heating collectors is 60 degrees, and for hot water collectors 45 degrees. Space heating collectors are tilted more upright to maximize collection of the low winter sun. A vertical 90 degree tilt angle works well for windows and Collectors for winter heating. Vertical angles are easier to shade in the summer, and usually less expensive to install. Solar gr.in on vertical collectors is increased by reflection of the sun off the snow, and is reduced in the summer due to the higher summer sun angle. Solar costs and payback The higher fuel costs rise, the faster a solar collection system will pay for itself. Making a decision to in a solar system depends largely on what the buyer thinks will happen to the price of fuel. If $1,500 is invested in a solar collection system, and the homeowner saves $150 a year in fuel, then it will take ten years for system to "pay for itself". However, if the cost of fuels consistently rises ten percent a year over the next decade, then the in­ vestment will be recovered in seven years. Both the federal government and the State of Michigan have provided tax incentives for homeowners interested in solar healing. The federal government has provided for direct tax credits of 40 percent on the first $10,000 spent for renewable energy sytstems (which also include windmills, ground water heat pumps and hydroelectric sources). The credit is good until Dec. 31. 1985. The maximum federal tax credit allowed in one year is $4,000. However, the amount can be carried over from year to year until the total tax credit is taken. Michigan has taken several steps to en­ courage solar energy use. Through the end of 1983, sola- equipment is exempt from property taxes, meaning the cost of a solar system will not be added to the assessed value of your home. Also until the end of the year, solar equipment is exempt from use and sales taxes by means of a rebate on your stole lax. Residential installations are elegible for a personal income tax credit. This lax credit may expire at the end of this ycar. however legislation passed by the house and awaiting ai 'iun in the stale senate may extend this credit tn iw �The Hostings Bonner— Thursday. September 22. 1983. Page 10 Jr. High cage teams organizing by Steve Vedder Despite some eary doubts, sufficient funds have been raised and the Hastings seventh and eighth grade basketball teams are ready to roll. Hastings Junior High principal Al Francik said enough money to run the two programs has been gathered from parents and fun­ draising efforts to kick off the season which starts Sept. 27. It costs $2,418 to sponsor both teams. Final roster cutdowns for hoth teams were made sept. 18. There were some early problems in the funding of the seventh grade program, said Francik. Since no group of parents came forward to financially support that team, it was Francik who examined the budget and determined what it would cost each girl to play. A letter was sent home with the prospective players outlining, among other things, the financial situation. A fee of $60 for each player was decided upon by Francik. CITY of HASTINGS ELECTION NOTICE Take notice that any qualified elector ot the City of Hastings, County of Barry, who is not already registered for the general election to be held, November 8, 1983. Registration will be taken at the office of the City Clerk each working day until Tuesday, October 11, 1983 on which day the City Clerk will be in her office be­ tween the hours of 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. for the purpose of receiving registrations of electors qualified to vote. SHARON VICKERY, CITY CLERK HASTINGS, MICHIGAN MD skate at roller rink An eight hour Jerry Lewis Skate-A-Thon to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association will take place at the Thornapple Roller Rink, between Hastings and Nash­ ville, on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 2 to 10 p.m. “We wanted to give something back to the community," said Sue and Royce Demond, owners of Thornapple Roller Rink, “and the Skate-A-Thon for MDA was something everyone could get involved ir It’s a chance for people to have fun and do something for a good cause." The Skate-A-Thon, co­ sponsored by the Roller Skating Operators Association (RSROA) and MDA, will give skaters a chance to get exercise, win prizes, and help in the fight against neuromuscular disease. It was a letter than Francik now regrets sending as he admits it was probably stretching the currently unlawful 'pay for play’ system of financing school sports "Absolutely, I realize that,” said Francik. "But tell me how else we could have done it. If sports are an important part of our system we need to put that program in play. "What we needed was some parent stepping forward and providing a list of kids who wanted to play." Francik said if that would have happened, the school wouldn't have had to take charge of the financing organization of the seventh grade team. “The alternative was to say, ‘okay, we’re not going to have a program ’,' ' said Francik. “And that wasn’t an acceptable program.” Francik said many people don't realize what it takes to run an athletic profile. Financing the seventh grade team couldn't wait until the last minute because com­ mitments have to be made to other schools and referees have to be lined up. The letter that was sent home to parents was never meant to confuse anybody, saJd Francik. “I guess maybe we came on a little strong there,” he said. "All we wanted to do was for someone to take a leadership role." The eighth grade program has virtually no financial problems this fall Last year as seventh graders the players participated in bottle collecting fundraisers and, added to the $60 charged each player, actually had a surolus of some $600. Some of that money was loaned to last year's eighth grade team, who in turn payed it back out of gate receipts from the junior high basketball tournament. Because of that surplus the eighth graders were only charged $40 apiece by the parents group to play basketball. Outdoor News -------------General Outdoor Conditions: Rain and cool temperatures are the forcast for most of this week. It has already dropped 10 degrees since this morning and is expected to con­ tinue dropping all afternoon. Jt looks like our 90 degree days are over with until next summer. Fishing: Nothing going ontoday becuase of the wet weather but this past week was pretty good. I«ake Michigan Ports: New Buffalo - Chinook are hitting in and around the harbor and some steelhead are being taken off the rocks. Bank fisherman Bowling results HASTINGS MFG. CO. Hastings Flower Shop, 74%; Dewey's Auto, 56; Machine Room, 44; McDonald’s, 41; Office, 46; Leftovers, 36; Chrome Room, 31%; Viking, 31. High Games and Series: Al Miller, 211-209599; D. Solmes, 212-205-590; J. Smith, 547; R. Conley, 534; J. BeD, 530; M. Cole, 224-521; D. Castehen, 516; R. Hook, 514; D. Callihan, 512; P. Montague, 511; Al Martin, 506; F. Huey, 508; A. Dukes, 506. are using KO wobblers and little cieos. These fishing from boats have had best hick with green plugs. St. Joseph-Benton Harbor- There are a lot of fish out there. Chinook are hitting in 110 feet of water down to around 80 feet. Fishermen casting from the pier have had good luck also. KO wobblers and little cleos aer working best Berrien Springs - The salmon are up to the dam now and fishing success is very good. Try using hot-n-tots. South Haven- Water has been too rough for boat and pier fishing. Saugatuck - It has been pretty good up until today, salmon are spread out with fishermen taking them in 30-100 feet anywhere from 15 to 100 feet down using J-plugs, hobo spoons and chargers. Pier fishing has been very good using gios in the dark mainliners. Kalamazoo River - Some walleye reported using night crawlers. A lot of catfish being caught also; try fishing in the deep river holes. NOTE: Salmon and trout season ends Sept. 30th on designated trout streams except for Area Deaths George H. Herrick Try Us...You’ll Like Us!!! SPECIAL OFFER of a 9050 3-Month Subscription ..................................Only (Just for those folks you have never subscribed before, or who subscribed before, but haven’t received the paper in some time...this offer is FOR YOU!) Hastings Banner 1 Add My Name to Your... 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Physical processes, stages of death, what happens at death, aging process, when does death occur, maintaining life processes by extraordinary means. — Oct. 2 - Representative Robert Bender. Can legislation effectively deal with issues. — Oct. 16 - Mr. David Wren, funeral director. What arrangements need to be made at death of family member. What arrangements can I make before death. — Oct. 23 - Cathy Vessecchia, Hospice Program. How it fits into our health care system. — Oct. 30- Dr. Myron Williams. "Planning Your Memorial Service”. Lady Dems meet Monday This month's Lady Dems meeting will be held on Monday. Sept. 26 at 8 p.m. at the U.A.W. Hall on Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. At our last meeting, Steve Monsma in­ formed us of some of the educational programs available through the state. For information call 945-9713 or 945-3791. Come, join us!! those with extended seasons. A list of the designated streams is available at this office and the extended streams are listed onpages 8, 9 and 12 Of the fishing digest • Snagging b illegal in District 12 which Inchides the Kalamazoo and St. Joseph Riven. AH fish taken must be hooked in the mouth. Hunting: Waterfowl digests are finally available. The season begins Oct 8. There arc a couple changes: Some of the steel shot areas have been made smaller, (none in this area though) and the black duck is now 100 points. The grouse opener Sept. 15 was slow. Numbers are still down, as they were last yer. Woodcock are down confirming the US Fish and Wildlife survey showing Michigan down 14 percent in production. Squirrels are in good numbers. Hunting will not pick up until the leaves thin out a bit. The farm unit at Fennville reports 500-600 geese have shown up at the managed ara. Their numbers will steadily increase now on into the fall. SEAL BEACH, CALIF. - Mr. George H. Herrick of Seal Beach, Calif, passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 1983, in the Veterans Hospital, Long Beach, Calif., after suffering several h<>art attacks. He was born Dec. 31, 1902 in Nashville, Mich. His family moved to Hastings in 1904 where be attended school. He joined the Navy when he was 17 years old and made it a career, becoming chief petty officer in 1933. He served under President Roosevelt while on the USS Houston, which carried the President on a cruise to the Hawaiian Islands. The President went below at noon to be a lun­ cheon guest of the Chief Petty Officers Mess. He was in China for three years during the trouble between Japan and China. He also served on the USS New Mexico and USS Chicago Cruiser. It was the latter ship that was bombed m the spring of 1943 by the Japanese and was sunk at that time. He was severely injured in this attack and after several months in a hospital in the Island, he was brought back to the Slates where he spent many more months in the Navy Hospital in California, where he eventually lost his right lung and all the ribs on that side to the spine. This caused him much suffering over the years. He retired in 1948 on disability after nearly 30 years of service. He married Sylvia LaTurner of Price, Utah and California on March 23, 1937 and they have made their home at Leisure World, Seal Beach, Calif, for the past 17 years. Mr. Herrick is survived by his wife, Sylvia; a sister, Mrs. Julia E. Smith, and a niece, Mrs. Jacqueline Storrs, both of Hastings; two nephews, Robert G. Smith of Grandville, Mich, and Warren 'Jake) Moore of Toledo, Ohio; and three great - nephews, two great - great - nephews, and three great nieces. He had willed his body to the University of California. Those wishing to make contributions may do so to a charity of their choice or the Heart Fund. Rev. Leon D. Nicholson Rev. Leon D. Nicholson, 85, of Lake Odessa, died Monday, Sept. 19,1983 at Ionia Manor where he was a patient for ten yean. He was bom July 13, 1898 in Mecosta County, the son of George and Ella (Hosmer) Nicholson. He attended school in Mecosta County and the Free Methodist Ministerial Training School. He married Pheobe Austin on July 16,1919. She proceeded him in death in Sept. 197*?. He practiced barbering before pastoring the Free Methodist Church in Millbrook, Mc­ Carron, Dafter, Cedar Springs, Howard City. Mt. Pleasant, Greenville, and Cadillac. He retired from the ministry in 1963 and returned to barbering, retiring from that m 1973. He was a member of the North Michigan Conference of Free Methodist Churches. He is survived by four daughters: Mrs. Clarence (Evelyn) Aldrich of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Harold (Lucille) Blakely of Sebewaing, Miss Waneita and Miss Betty Nicholson, both of Midland; six sons, Maynard, Leon Jr., Donald, and Arlo, all of Hastings, Robert of Battle Creek, Loren of Lansing; three brothers, L.G. Nicholson of California, Fred Nicholson of New York, William Nicholson of Lakeview; four sisters, Agnes Cornell and Weeman Myberg, both of Barryton, Mabel Shad of Grand Rapids, and Dorothy Robert of Flint; 30 grandchildren; and 31 great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 22, at 1:30 p.m. from the Free Methodist Church of Hastings. Rev. Floyd But jher, Rev. Fred Basil, Rev. Donald Brail, and Superintendent Theodore Johnson of­ ficiated with burial in the Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Arrangements were by Pickens Koops Chapel in Lake Odess. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Free Methodist Church Building Fund. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday September 22. 1983, Page 11 Construction begins on Flexfab building in Hastings by Robert J. Johnston Construction on Flexfab’s new building began this week, but a permit to expand the firm’s present facility has been held up while figures are compiled on installation of a sprinkler system for the entire building. Douglas DeCamp, co-owner of the firm, said that work on the footing has begun for the new building and it appears a permit will be approved if the company adds a fire wall and a fused door on the walkway between the new building and the Pro Line Co. building, constructed last year. DeCamp said that the board of directors of Flexfab met Saturday and decided that a permit on the addition to the present building will not be apolied for until the cost of a sprinkler system can be determined. State construction regulations require that the firm either seal off the new addition with firewalls or build a sprinkler system throughout the addition and the existing building. DeCamp estimated that cost at $300,000 to $400,000. “We cannot do it with firewalls," DeCamp continued. “It’s an absolutely worthless building with firewalls in it. We’re expanding our building to improve our efficiency and work flow and by putting the firewalls in, we might es well put the building offside or over 10 feet.” DeCamp said that the firewalls will cause problems with having to funnel everything through a doorway. "We have a very labor intensified business and you have to make sure that every motion and move counts,” he continued. “You can’t have barriers up.” DeCamp said that he has been working with Sen. Robert Wefcorn, R-Kalamasoo, and Rep. Robert Bender to get final approval on a permit. He said that Welborn was meeting with the assistant secrtary of commerce to discuss difficulties that Flexfab and another company were having in receiving building permits. DeCamp added that be was not aware, when Flexfab applied for a building permit, that Rutland Township had made a decision to send all of its commercial and industrial building permits to state officials instead of handling them at a local level. Forest Foley, Rutland Township super­ visor, said that the decision to use state of­ ficials instead of local people was made because they have nobody qualified to oversee commercial and industrial projects. “This has been a common practice of the county and townships to do this,” Foley said. “It just hasn’t been enforced before.” Foley said that be thought that the state building codes had not been strictly enforced on a local level under the township's previous building inspector. Gary Haskin was named to the inspector’s post in March of 1981 at a cost of $300 a month plus mileage, split between Rutland and Baltimore townships. “He is a master electrician and has been around building quite a lot," Foley said. DeCamp said that the company had no problems with obtaining a permit last year when the Pro Line building was constructed. He said the building went up very well and, when finally inspected, met *11 of the requirements. The township did the final inspection, he said. “That’s the thing that’s so discouraging,” DeCamp continued. “That’s what they are here for is to oversee these projects and give us the permits. Always in the past, we met all those state requirements as far as we knew at the time.” Foley said that the reason the township handled the Pro Line bulldog was because Walt Soya, the former inspector, issued the permits. “That was supposed to have gone through the state, too," Foley said. “....This has always supposed to have been a policy in the township.” Foley said that on a couple of commericalindustrial projects, the township turned them over to state officials, but the projects never went through because of the specifications and services of an architect and engineer that are required. Haskin said that handling the Pro Line building was one of the reasons that the he decided to use state officials in the future. “Pro Line was like a learning experience to me and I found out that I would be better off to go with the state,” Haskin said Haskin said that because he is a part-time building inspector, he is unable to cover the commercial buildings like they should be covered. “There's a lot of time you should be there during the day," he continued. “As this is part-time, I would be at work." Haskin is employed as an electrician in Battle Creek. Rutland Township passed its own zoning ordinance in 1975 and removed itself from the county zoning. Once a township takes that action, it must do its own inspecting or bring in state insprectors.. “We just didn’t like the way the county had us zoned," Foley said. He said that 75 to 100 people turned out one night at a meeting that wanted their own zoning. They were unhappy with the commercial-industrial zones in­ cluded in platted land, mobile home regulations and other aspects of the or­ dinance, he said. Trior to 1974, when the township hired its building inspector, the county handled its building permits, Foley said. Winifred Keller, director of the county planning and zoning office, said that for a number of years, the county has been han­ dling its own building inspections on residential and commercial-industrial property. She said unless the county officials don’t feel qualified on a particular job, they handle it al) locally. At the time that Rutland Township went to its own zoning, however, she said she thought the county did not have the personnel to handle the commercial-industrial in­ spections locally. Haskin said that Rutland Township is in a small building boom right now. “Since the first of the year, I issued bet­ ween 50 and 60 permits for new homes, pole barns, additions, garages and mobile homes,” be said. “Then there’s the com­ mercial aspect for a small township ...the commercial is more than I can handle under a part-time b^sis.” Commercial projects currently underway besides the Flexfab expansion are a church for the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints, and a building for DAS Machine Co. Foley said that on commercial buildings, the township gets $1,000 taxes on a $i million property evaluation. "As far as people threatening to move out of the state. ..(the industries are) good for the economy of the whole county, not just Rutland Township,” Foley said. "(But) by the time we pay our attorneys to go through this stuff, it’s a long time before we gel our money back. It's a one way street." Last week, DeCamp said that people from Indiana were making offers to the company to move into buildings immediately. Foley said the industries don't give that much financially to the township compared to retail stores because stores also give sales tax revenue to the township. “I don’t like to be threatened," he con­ cluded. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES To the Residents, Taxpayers and Property Owners of the Township of PRAIRIEVILLE, Barry Co., Mich. Plans to construct an addition to the Flexfab plant have been placed on hold while the company compiles figures for a complete sprinkler system. Work has begun on the company’s new building, to be built east of the Pro Line building. Public Opinion Folk Life Festival recreates “The Good Olde Days” CONTINUED... On the banks of the Thornapple River, ole-time hatchet and knife throwing target practice was taking place during the festival. Larry Mix is shown in action with Mike Gillett of Charlotte, dressed in buck­ skin attire he made himself. .'Alka and his wife were camping in a lean-to, typical of an early mountain lifestyle. Visitors were greeted with the aroma of fresh y baked bread when they stepped inside the historic Bristol Inn during the Folk Life Festival at Charlton Park. Tending to the baking duties was Ruth Johnston. A variety of activities including sheep shearing demonstrations with a hand-cranked machine and a gospel music sing were part of the event. Murder trial of Grote.-.continued Surratt said the two waited about two hours, and plotted the break-in. He said they armed themselves with jack handles in the back of Grote's car, and covered their hands with their socks to prevent leaving fingerprints. Then, says Surratt, they went to Young’s home, walking through a ditch on the side of the road. Surratt said the two used their shoulders to force down a side door to the home, and were immediately met by Mrs. Young, who was screaming "Why are you doing this? Why are you doing this?” Surratt said that Grote then began striking Young with his hands. "Kevin Grote's arm was repeatedly going up and down on Mrs. Young." said Surratt. Surratt said he discovered Helen Mott lying in bed. and that he struck her in the face and left the room. According to Surratt. Grote said they had to kill the women because Young knew him. “I went into the bedroom." said Surratt. “I didn't want to use the jack handle, so I hit her four or five times < in the chest i with my fist. She was still, still moaning, sol took the jack handle and stabbed her...I don't know how many times I stabbed her." Surratt says Grote took a bank envelope containing S240 from the refrigerator, and that Surratt s share was a little more than $90. Rosalie White: “I think it was defeated because property evaluations are increasing so much every year. It's getting so that senior citizens can’t even afford their homes anymor e. Even though they get a percentage of their property taxes back, it’s still too costly...My folks back in the depression had to buy (school) books and now we’re senior citizens and we’re still buying books, still paying school taxes. And why are we paying for all the supplies (paper, etc.)? A lot of kids are wasteful with them.” Mike McKay:, a member of Citizens for Quality Education Committee, said con­ versations he has had with residents seem to bqil down to three issues that were reasons for the millage defeat: money, salaries and attitude. “I’ve heard a lot...it’s an attitude thing with some people and I think its apparently still a money issue. Although, I personally felt Proposition I was to bring back programs that were discontinued, ap­ parently a lot of the voters felt that it was still bringing back teachers which means more salaries because proposal I was going to rehire 11 teachers and number II would have rehired 18 teachers. So I think it's a money thing — people are layed-off and teachers are still going to get a raise although it’s not as much as the contract originally stated it was going to be. “I’ve talked to people who have kids in school and some who do not and they’re not happy with the attitude of the teachers or the administration. “So I don’t know what we’re going to do now...go back to the drawing board and try again.” Rev. David Garrett: "A lack of un­ derstanding of the facts, I think was part of it I think part of it was emotional carry-over from the previous millage. There still seems to be some rather strong feelings toward the teachers. I think a lot of people were still trying to say to the teachers 'we’re displeased with you.’ Unfortunately, in the process, they forgot that some innocent people (children) were getting hurt at the same time.” He also said he didn’t think many people really took the time, in many instances, to look and study what was involved both in terms of what was included in the proposals, especially Proposition I, and the actual cost to taxpayers. “I think a lot of people just assumed that the cost was going to be astronomical and didn’t look at the charts we provided.” Rev. Garrett served on the Citizens for Quality Education Committee. Hesaid the charts indicated that especially for senior citizens on fixed incomes the net cost was going to be minimal “and in many instances wouldn’t have cost them a penny.” FARMERS • BUILDERS Special Purchase: GALVANIZED and PRE-PAINTED BARN SIDING & ROOFING Galvanized 80c per foot of length. Painted 95' per foot of length ($35.63 per square) *1.37 per foot of lengthFreelight Panels Galvanized - White. Red. Blue. Brown Lengths-8'. 10’. 12'. 14’. 16'. ’8'. 20'. 24' — CASH AND CARRY ONLY — ST. REGIS CULVERT 202Morrell. Charlotte. Ml. Phone (517) 543-3430 | PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by Resolution adopted on the 14th day of September, 1983, the Township Board determined a proposed additional millage rate as defined by 1982 PA 5 to be in the amount of .023 mills. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that on the 28th day of Septem­ ber, 1983, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. the Prairieville Township Board will hold a public hearing at the Prairieville Township Hall located at 10115 S. Norris Rood, Delton, Michigan, within the Township for the purpose of receiving testimony and discussing a levy of said additional millage rate as defined by 1982 PA 5 for the ensuing fiscal year. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed additional millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levies as permitted by operation of subsection (2) of 1982 PA 5 by .9 percent. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed additional millage rate as defined by 1982 PA 5 is .023 mills. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Township Board has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate.” Respectfully submitted, JANETTE ARNOW, Township Cleric 101 IS S. Harris Read, Dettoe, Ml Phene 023-2064 �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, September 22. 1983. Page 12 CARDS OF THANKS GARAGE SAIES AUTOMOTIVF FOR SALE: 1976 Cadillac 4dr. hardtop, good condition; 1976 Maverick 4-dr., runs good, good tires. 945-3967 or 945-3616. FOR SALE: 1980 VW Rabbit, 2-dr. hatchback, 4 speed, front-wheel drive, air con­ ditioning, AM-FM stereo, sharp. 945-5274, 945-2013. FOR SALE: 1971 Ford Maverick, 6 cylinder, stick, good transportation, $350. 945-9805. FOR SALE: 1977 Chevy Cube Van, 12 ft. alum, box, automatic, good condition, $3,200. 948-9005. 1976 BUICK REGAL: Loaded, must sell. 852-9818. FOR SALE: 1979 Ford Fairmont 4-dr., 6 cylinder, rebuilt, automatic, air, power steering, power brakes, excellent condition, $2,700. 945-9805. FOR SALE: 1977 305 Chevrolet engine, 60,000 miles, good running, asking $200. 374-8573. FOR SALE: 1977 Olds Cutlass Supreme, good condition. 758-3268, Lacey. FOR SALE: 1970 Dodge Swinger; 1973 Chevy Chevelle. Phone Clarksville, 693-2136. Or will consider trade. FOR SALE: 1971 Chevy Impala 2-dr., V-8, automatic, power steering, power brakes, Florida car, no rust, new paint, new exhaust, new AM-FM cassette stereo, runs very good, $1,400 or best offer. 945-5274 or 945-2013. FOR SALE: Volkswagens 19® Beetle and 1966 Fastback, $500 each. No rust, run good. 1628 McGlynn Rd. 1970 OLDS 98: Great winter car, loaded, $500 or best offer. 891-1118, Caledonia. FOR RFNT FOR RENT IN WOODLAND: Large, downstairs apartment. References and security deposit. 367-7215, Woodland. FOR RENT: Two offices in the Norton Security Bldg., 1616 S. Hanover. 948-9080. NEW HOUSE FOR RENT: Two bedrooms, Long Lake, Cloverdale. $300 month, plus deposit. 672-5211. (9-29) LARGE GARAGE AND PORCH SALE: Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. A lot of everything with low prices. 717 S. Hanover, Hastings. PORCH SALE: Fri. Ir Sat., Sept. 23 & 24,9:30-5:30 at 135 W. Bond. Electric organ, love seat, stereo with wall cabinet, misc. and clothing. LARGE GARAGE SALE: Furniture, pair love seats, TVs, chairs, lamps, bicycles, lawn mowers, tools, much more merchandise. Sept. 23, 24, 25, 183 Thornapple Lake Rd. 1946 Ford Coupe, A-l condition._________________ YARD SALE: )a.m. - 5 p.m., Sept. 22, 838 W. Green, Hastings. Wine rack, treadmill, cameras, clothes, shoes, boots, storm door, paperback books, book rack, playpen, hot water heater, shallow well pump, and 12 gauge single shot gun, many more items. No early sales. RUMMAGE SALE: New Avon at cost, misc. articles. 1313 S. Dibble, Hastings, Fri. after 1 p.m., all day Sat, FARM FQIJIPMFNT FARM TRACTOR, combine and equipment parts - new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company, U.S. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4866; also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 374-8801.__ FOR SALE: JD if fL disk, old corn shelter, old barn beams. 367-3246, Woodland. (9-29) FARjd ANIMAL S REG. SUFFOLK SHEEP: One rain and fair ewes, make offer. Call 698-9407. (1M) PINTO MARE FOR SALE: In foal for *84. Baby will be double registered, gentle. green broke. 945-6533. (9-22) FOR SALE: Several 6ee? cows due to calve in the spring, a few choice club calves (1963 Reserve Grand Champion, Hudsonville Fair), and a few show heifer prospects. 87M676. (9-29) PFTS YELLOW LAB PUPPIES: AKC, six weeks old, $75 each. 945-4226. StRVICFS FOR SALE WATKINS PRODUCTS: Calf Shirley Norris, Hickory Corners, 671-5535. Need extra income? Sell Watkins Products - home, work, etc. FOR SALE: Farmer’s eggs, 60c dozen. Phone 367-3246. RAW HONEY FOR SALE: 367-4140, 8152 Jordan Rd., Woodland. (9-29) FQR SALE: 12*xl4* heavy canvas hunting tent, $100; nearly new 9’xl2’ summer tent, $80; 7’x7' umbrella tent, $10. 367-4110, Woodland. FOR SALE: Seven alum, storm windows, several sizes, $10 each. Phone 3674544, Woodland. GOOD WINTER PROJECT: Invader sandrail frame. Dual Port Type II VW motor balanced aad blueprinted M+ bp. 2BBL carb., oil cooler and exterior oil filter. Alio have transaxle, 10 gal. spun alum, gas tank, Shorty shifter, fog lights, layback seats with covers. Have approx. 75 percent parts to complete. Asking 11,700. Phone MS-32® after 4 p.m. SNOWPLOW FOR SALE. Fpr GM truck, hydraulic lift, right and left turn, good condition, $600. 795-3709. (929)________________________ WRIGHT-WAY CARPET WAREHOUSE is having a Fall Inventory Reduction Sale. 100s of rolls and remnants of name brand carpet and vinyl are being drastically reduced. Artifical grass starting at $1.99 pay. Carpet and vinyl starting at $2.99 pay. WrightWay Carpet Warehouse, Corner M-66 and David High­ way, Ionia, Mich., 616-5272540.______________________ FOR SALE: Sofa sleeper, Kroehler, excellent con­ dition, $150. 945-3326. FOR SALE: Certified seed wheat, Frankenmuth and Yorkstar, treated and bagged, $6 bushel. 6163672412. (9-22) MUST SELL: Brand Dew set of encyclopedia, $850 new, will sen for $450. Phone M54156. (tfn) 1978 SUPERGLIDE: Low miles, excellent care, electric start with Meker, oO cooler, sissy bar with pad, chrome primary cover, Mpipes and stock pipes. Serinas inquiries only. MSUM. after 4 pun. IMMACULATE 1979 YAMAHA 750 SPECIAL: 3,600 mites, extras, $2,200. Phone 758-3784, Lacey. PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. <tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) MENDING BASKET: Household and clothing alternations, new zippers & coat linings. Flexible hours, experienced and reasonable. Phone 945-9712. (tfn) Middleville AA meetings. Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) HELLO. Do you need your home or small office cleaned? Economical and thorough For estimate, call today - Marta Bigham, 616731-4071.__________________ FURNITURE REFIN­ ISHING & REPAIR: Free estimates. Pick up and delivery. Mark Heidt, 7953850. Middleville. <10-6) REAL ESTATE FOR SALE: Lake property, Yankee Springs area, Bassett Lake lot, 65 ft lake frontage. Call (313) 282-3989 after 5 p.m. (9-22) PODUNK LAKE: A perfect home for a small family with 50 ft beach and beautiful view of the lake. Totally remodeled with a walkout basement. This large home offers two bedrooms, living room, kitchen with fireplace, a sun room overlooking the lake. New natural gas heating system. Thoroughly insulated. Price: $40,000. For details and terms, call 9482179. HE(f> WANTED WOULD LIKE companion to live in and help disabled lady. Some pay, good home. 945-5464. HELP WANTED: Earn extra money demonstrating House of Lloyd toys and home decor now thru Nov. Weekly paychecks. FREE $300 kit Free catalogs and paper supplies. No delivery or collecting. Also, minimum $40 merchandise of your choice for booking a party. Call Cathy, 795-7133. (9-29) MOBILF HOMES MOBILE, modular, anu double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. ®l-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490. Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) 12’x60* MOBILE HOME with appliances and washer and dryer, new carpeting. Must sell. Set up at Mead-O-Acres. 852-98®, Nashville. IZ’xSO’ PARKWOOD MOBILE HOME with living room expando, all new carpeting, excellent inside and out, only $5,995. Call 8529103, Nashville. FOR SALE: 1973 12'x60' mobile home, $4,500. 7261452, Vermontville. We wish to thank our friends, neighbors and relatives for the help given us during Milo's illness at Blodgett Hospital and at the excellent, extended care facility, Kent Community Hospital. We are grateful to the Beeler Funeral Home and to Milo’s long time friend, Rev. Floyd Nagel. The family of Milo C. Shaw WANTED WANTED TO RENT: Professional man, wife, and neutered, declawed cat wish to rent a one or two bedroom, furnished apartment in or near Hastings. Call 945-3451, ext. 361, ask for Dave. WANTED: Twin size bed with mattress aad box springs in good condition. 945-4830.__________________ WANTED: Carpenter work. No job too small. AU phases of carpenter work, pole barns. Licensed. Delton, 62329® or 948-92®, Hastings. (9- Boychoir performs The Battle Creek Boychoir performed a concert of sacred music Sunday evening nt the St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. Above, Charles Olegar leads the boychoir in song. Calvert Shenk (left), a Battle Creek ERAVEE TRAIEERS I$77 COBRA FIFTH WHEEL: 28 ft., sleeps six. good condition. Phone 517566-8194, Sunfield._________ BUY FACTORY DIRECT: Lightweight, fiberglass Scamp 13* and 16’ travel trailers and new 19’ 5th wheel. Call now toll free 1800-346-4962 for free brochure and save! TRAVEL TRAILER: 1984, 30 ft., fully self-contained, air, patio doors, sleeps six, private rear bedroom, double holding tanks, refrigerator with separate freezer compartment, other extras, asking $8,350. See anytime at River Gate Campground, 2514 S. Charlton Park Rd. No phone calls, please. (9-29) organist, wrote a set of •veing canticles for the choir and accompanied the boys, ages 8 to 13, on organ. BOLTON! Thursday, Sept. 22 294- r brte YARD SALE Lot* of vary good, clean cloth­ ing for the nntim family. Extra hrB. ■ize lodle« clothe* too. Several winter coat* t Jacket*. • VERY LOW PRICES • Alto, for tale: mitcellaneout item* - baby bed ■ baby bicycle teatt. FBL, SEPT. 23 .-Mali 6 SAT., SEPT. 24-II tel PIUDitU IMt 1799 OTTAWA TRAft. Algonquin lake. Moating* QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR... Local area automotive part, manufac­ turer is seeking an experienced quality control inspector. Experience must In­ clude statistical process control, inpro­ cess and incoming inspection methods and common inspection measurement techniques. Send resume to: Pm*mmID«pL, Hasting* Mamifactaring CaMpuy, 325 N. Hansver Street, HMtiagt, ML 59068 — AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER — Millage discussion, continued currently have the status of accreditedwarned. The warning is based on the fact that we have no library services, no coun­ seling, and no media-center. He indicated that the reason we have been allowed another year of “warned” status is because we corrected two areas of concern for the 1983-84 school year. Those areas are the return to the six-hour instructional day and the return of preparation periods for junior high and high school teachers. Newman said that when North Central reports to us in March they will tell us we have been dropped unless the situation with counseling, libraries and media center has been corrected. In a later interview, Schoessel said he was in favor of another millage. “I think we believed in the proposal the first time and we still believe in it Maybe we didn’t get tiie message across about how important these things are," he said. In other business the board: —Formally approved the recall of two teachers. Mary McKinley will teach morning kindergarten at Northeastern School and sixth grade at Southeastern in the afternoon ; Paul Simon will teach second grade at Pleasantview School. Schoessel said that the recalls are due to a shift in class load. The board also approved a reassignment for Norm Richardson. He will be teaching half­ time sixth grade and work as a program coordinator at Southeastern. Richardson will remain an active member of the HEA. —Voted to appropriate $2,992. to the Barry Intermediate School District for par­ ticipation in a gifted and talented program. Delton also is paying an identical amount for their participation. The program is federally funded with a total budget of $24,578. Membership in this program will give Hastings access to two half-time consultants and use of special instructional materials. Board member Diane Hoekstra said, “I’m pleased as a board member to support this program and as a parent I have always been envious of other districts that were able to implement such programs." —Adopted a philosophy statement, goals for 1963-84, and policy re/isions and ad­ ditions. —Reported that 1,6® students are enrolled at the K-6 level, 577 in grades 7-6, and 1,021 in grades 9-12. There were 3,2® students enrolled last year. There are 550 students registered in the adult education program, an increase from last year’s 4®. 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Sol. 8 a.m. to6 p.m. CUSTOM PRINTING Contact: J-Ad Graphics (616)945-9554 in Hastings � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-09-29.pdf ff896229d25ee39356b365b17f49281f PDF Text Text September 29, 1983 N«S ...wrap New millage vote expected for Hastings No progress in Canada strike Damn Witham, internal rotation* manager tor Heath* Manihacturing Co., eald that the fim hae made no progreaa In oetthng the etrite bgr UAW Local IM m«ab*ra at Ito Canadian plant. , Witham aaid he waa contacted by an official of the Canadian Mtaiatrj at Labor and be indented that the com­ pany la willing to na*Uate with the udon. He bee not yet heard the tudon’e response. The « prediction eraptoyeet at the Canadian plant, located in Scan­ borough, Ontario, andeurb of Toronto, want out on etrike on Sept 11. Zoning board to meet October 3rd The Heatings Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will meet on Monday, Oet 3 at 7:30 pm. tn City Halt The meeting in being bold U cuaidar the application of Richard Fdk end Joint Reed, to add a 14’xtS’ ateUra to house a cooler and bottle storage room at 1333 N. Broadway, also known as Lot a of SnpervUors Chases Second Ad­ dition. The addition does not conform to Section 3301 of the Zoning Ordnance of the City of Hastings. Council budgets a building inspector The Hastings CHy CoukU Monday Cock gm the council1* finance com­ mittee the go ahead to drew up e Job description for th* new Jab. The first step csme se the council voted to transfer 330,0*0 of unajr preprinted funds for housing in­ spection, to the city's general find as a budgeted itm. Mary Spackman, council finance committee chairman, said her coanmittee has budgeted 31*,10* for wage* and salaries for the proposed office, 31.000 Tot office supplies, 3300 tor telephones, *300 tor tdepbunea, *300 for telephones, and 3*00 for contractual costa. ' Mike Payne, who handtoa the dota of both building inspector and aaeanaar, said there b “enough work la the asaessment department alone to keep me busy." He added that the city could use c lull-time building injector. Mayor appoints two to boards Mayor William R. Coak appointed Marvin It Vera to the Hmth* Timing Board of Appeals, Monday ni*t Condi unanimoudy approved the appointment. Venn fiD* the coat l*.t vacant by Mu Myers, who rotutly moved out of thedty limits. Cook also appointed V. Harry Adranie to the Hastings Pianntag Commbaion, alee isxanimaaly ap­ proved by roav-ll Admnte takes over for Ren Miner, who recently moved away. Help fight child abuse, October 7 The Heatings Eschaape CM> will be raising money to donate toward the prevention al chad abuse by conducting a toothbrush sale in downtown Heath*, Oct. 7. I Members of the dub wffl be aoikdtt« at several locations in the downtown area throughout the day. Allot Um money rabed from (he sale will be donated to local child abuee jrevention programs. Monday evening, the Haatii* City Council dedared Oct. 7 as ‘Tootbbrusb Sales Day” aod by proclamation anctxraged the people of the community to support the program. County turns down tax hike Barry County property owners will not receive an increase in their tax bills from the county because of action taken by the Board of Commissioners, Tuesday. The board rolled back the county millage to 5.8354 mills from 5.87 mills, reducing county tax revenues by $14,287. The rollback wks approved 1 unanimously by commissioners without comment The vote to roll back the millage or to approve the increase b required by the state's Truth in Taxation law which says that local unib of government cannot take an increased amoait of tax revenue when'property valuations rise unless tliey hold publip hearings and pans the increases. 1 Candidates for Hastings High School homecoming queen are (foreground) Char Gibbs, (seated, from left) Stacy Shepler, Traci Wilson, Karen Williams, Paula Atkinson, Heather Barnes, (standing) Gina Frantz, Deb Dykstra, Teresa Barry and Angie City hires firm to replace well The Hastings City Council Monday night authorized the director of ptAlic service to hire an Ann Arbor engineering-consulting firm to draw up plans for a new water weli. The city has called on Lynn Miller and Assoc, to replace the water well, located in Tyden Park, which has been pumping gravel and sand in ever-increasing amounts for almost two years. Mike Klovanich, Hastings public works director, said the cost of a new well could hit $300,000. He said the state health department will probably require a back up power system for the well, accounting for part of the cost. Klovanich said the water department is looking at the east side of the park as a potential site for a new well, but said it is too early to say where the well would end up being drilled. In other water developments, council adopted an amendment to the recently passed water rate ordinance that will start the new billings on Jan. 1, 1984, instead of Oct 1, 1983. Cusack explained that the amendment is necessary, due to a clerical error in city hall which stated the new billings would start three months earlier than expected. Continued on page 4 Storeowner's chase ends in arrest of 24-yr. old suspect A 24-year-old Albion man is being held in the Barry County Jail on charges o' larceny from a buiding and felonious assault after being chased down by the owner of a downtown sporting goods store, and police are looking for a second suspect. Hastings City Police say James Anthony Ward, 920 N. Eaton, Albion, grabbed two 12 guage shotguns from a backroom of Al and Pete’s Sport Shop and fled out a back door. According to Gordon Trick, city deputy police chief, Al VanMeter, one of the store's owners, discovered Ward looking over guns in the store's layaway room. Van Meter stated he asked Ward what he was doing in the bark room, and Ward replied by asking if the guns are for sale. VanMeter said no, they are on layaway, and he could look at the guns in the front of the store. VanMeter said he returned to the front counter, then heard a noise in the back room. He entered the room, he said, in time to see Ward jump out the back door with two shotguns in his hands. VanMeter said he chased the suspect on foot. In the parking lot behind J.C. Penny’s, said VanMeter, the suspect struck him across the back with the stuck of one of the shotguns, and threw the other weapon at him, then continued running. The two ran east on Court St., then south on S. Michigan. At that point, said VanMeter, he saw another individual, Sandy Rogers. 435 E. Clinton St., and yelled to him to stop Ward, who was still carrying one of the shotguns. According to police, Rogers "tackled” the suspect, and together with VanMeter and a third individual, Larry Cook, 435 E. Blair St., held the suspect until police arrived. City police say a third shotgun is still missing from the sport shop, and they believe a second suspect, possible driving a getaway car, is involved in the larceny. VanMeter reportedly suffered a large bruise to his back, and an abrasion to his left forearm. The two shotguns, worth ap­ proximately $270 each, were also reportedly damaged in the incident. Weller. The Sasons will face Harper Creek for the October 7 homecoming contest. For more story on the king and queen contest and a photo of the king candidates, turn to |3age 5. Hastings by Norma Peterson Hastings area voters can expect to be back at the polls on Monday, Oct. 24 to vote on a new proposal for a 2.386 mill increase for the schools. The date of the election, set by the Hastings Board of Education, Monday, hinges on the passage of an emergency bill in the state legislature that will allow school districts that were unable to pass a millage to make a second attempt within 30 days of the date of enactment. If the legislation does not pass, the Hastings election will be delayed until late November, Superintendent Carl Schoessel said. Schoessel added that local legislators Hep. Robert Bender, R-Middleville, and Sen. Robert Welborn, R-Kalamazoo, expect the legislation to pass. The millage proposal is the same as Proposition I on the Sept. 12 ballot, with a slight reduction in mills. Schoessel said that the reduction was possible because the programs will not be implemented until later in the school year, rather than for the full year if the last millage proposal had been approved. The proposal will restore and add a number of programs, including elementary physical education and vocal music, coun­ seling services for junior high and high school, library services, upper elementary remedial reading, junior high art, computer literacy, 27 co-curricular activities currently being supported by fundraising efforts, money for new buses and money for building maintenance. The single proposal on the millage ballot was made possible because the Hastings Education Association (HEA) waived a Continued on page 5 ^Headlines this week: * Grote feels Sony for Surratt...Page 1 Trial story on Page 7 • Christmas gift w helps nab ir in Hastings >ak-ins...Page 2 K V J Banner Pevcted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings, Michigan Vol. 128, No. 3? letter of understanding which had been at­ tached to its contract. The letter of un­ derstanding had required the school board to offer a proposal for class size on any millage ballot. Peter DeDecker, president of the Hastings Education Association, presented a formal letter of waiver to the board of education at a special meeting, Monday afternoon. The letter of waiver will allow school officials to exclude the 25:1 class size proposal from any millage election from the 1983-84 school year. Price 20* Thursday, September 29,1903 Grote claims innocence, feels sorry for Surratt by Norma Peterson Kevin Grote, convicted of the robbery and stabbing deaths of two elderly sistas, says he has ‘‘no hard feelings" against Rodney Surratt, whose confession and testimony led a jury to find Grote guilty on all counts. Understate law, Grote will be sentenced to a mandatory life term in prison for each of four murder charges when he is sentenced Oct. 21 by Barry-Eaton Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming. He can also receive up to life for one count of armed robbery. A jury Friday found the 26-year-old Grote guilty of two counts of first degree murder, two counts of felony murder, and one count of armed robbery. Grote is accused of the Nov. 30, 1982 robbery and stabbing deaths of Frances Young, 73, and Helen Mott, 77, in Mrs. Young's Parker Rd. home. In an interview in the Barry County Jail Monday, Grote said "I don’t hold any hate for Rodney. I honestly feel sorry for him. I don't know why he would confess to something he didn't do." Historic Walldorff building now under restoration in downtown Hastings Restoration work un the historic Walldorff Furniture Store building began Monday in downtown Hastings. Construction of the building, once labeled the "Empire Block," was started back in September of 1868, said Judy Walldorff, who has been researching the building's fascinating ‘’istory. Judy is the wife of Phil Walldorff, who is the fourth generation of hi- family to be associated in the business. A fifth generation is already on tlie job too. The couple’s 16year-cld son, Dan, is employed to make deliveries. The Walldorffs plan extensive renovations to preserve the building and are hoping it will be accepted for listing with state and national registers of historic buildings. "We had started out with the idea of painting or sandblasting the building,” said Judy. After consulting with Esther Walton, local historian, Judy added that Esther en­ couraged them to preserve the building, located at 105 E. State St. "It’s our dream that j’her downtown buildings will be reston-d and preserved too," said Judy. Lou Conti of Conti Building and Restoration of Kalamazoo started work Monday on refurbishing the Walldorff building's exterior. Included in the work will be reattaching loose metal cornices, which appear to be constructed of zinc applied to tl.j wooden framing. The design consists of flat panels with c -namental brackets. All of the metal will be scraped and primed and finished with rust-resisting paint in the original color. Continued on page 5 Grote maintains that he and Surratt were visiting Kalamazoo bars the night of the murders, and were nowhere near Prairieville, where the killings occurred. Grote said he does not feel he had a fair trial. "I think it would have been impossible because of the publicity on the case from the beginning,” said Grote. When asked what difference a change of venue would have made, Grote said "Even Eaton County would have been too close. I think the only place (the trial) would have been fair is up north, or on the eastern side of the state. "Because of the way the police portrayed the crime from the beginning, it created a public outcry," he said. Grote, who describes himself as a farm­ boy, said that he has seen pictures of the battered victims. "It was a hideous crime,” he said. Grote said that be couldn’t have com­ mitted the crime — “I care too much for people.” He spoke of being unable to kill his family's Thanksgiving turkey last year because of his distaste for the sight of blood. "I feel like ar. animal in a cage here, and I'm not,” said Grote. Grote spoke wistfully of his family. "This has brought my family closer together. I don’t think I could have gotten through (the trial) without them. You can't replace the moral support of the family,” he said. Members of Grote’s family remained in the courtroom throughout the 14-day trial. Grote spoke highly of h:s attorney, John Hofman of Battle Creek. “Hofman has become more than just a lawyer. He has become a friend. He'f helped me in other ways than just the case. I think he did an excellent job under the circumstances. I also believe he is Gae of the best lawyers money can buy.” Grote said that- he would definitely file an appeal, but due to lack of money, Hofman would not be representing him. "My whole life hangs on the appeal,” he said. "The peace of the Lord is coming to me. I’ve thought about spending the rest of my life behind bars, and it is not pleasant, but because I’m not guilty, I’ll never give up. I know that someday 1'11 be free," said Grote. Grote, who served six years in a Florida penitentiary and a county jail, called prison "A harsh society," and said that "nothing about it is easy." He said he will go initially to Jackson Prison, but expects to spend his time in the maximum security prison in Marquette. “I wonder if the jurors fed comfortable with what they did. Not one of them could look me in the eye when they were being polled,'* said Grote. "I have no qualms with the judicial system," he added. • Trial Story, Page 7 • �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, September 29, 1983, Page 2 Fire, explosions level garage at Algonquin Lake Christmas present helped nab suspects A tip from a service station attendant, and a smurf doll, helped Hastings City Police collar two burglary suspects early Friday morning. The two suspects, Floyd Leroy Totten, 19, 1325 W. State SL, and Kenneth Charles Feig, 19. 317 E. High St, are currently lodged in the Barry County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bond. Each man is charged with three counts of breaking and entering. In addition, Feig is charged with one count of carrying a con­ cealed firearm. City police say that Officer Lowell Wilde discovered a door ajar at the Strickland Insurance Agency, 112 E. Court St, at 3:47 a.m. Friday. Further investigation revealed an apparent break-in and ransacking of the neighboring Bator’s Edge. Wilde called for two sheriff deputies as a backup, and searched the premises. "It appeared that every drawer had been opened, and the contents chopped on the floor," stated the police report Officers ascertained that entry was ap­ parently gained through a small bathroom window. At 4:18 a.m., city police received a call from a gas station attendant that two young white males had paid for their gas with a large quantity of change, and that he suspected the subjects were involved in a break-in. City police officers and sheriff deputies questioned the subjects, during which time officers had the two men empty their pockets. City Police Officer Mike Leedy recognized a number of objects in the suspect’s possession as being from the Razor’s Edge, where his wife works. One of the objects that reportedly came from the suspects was a small smurf doll holdings pair of scissors. It was a Christmas present from Leedy to his wife, Terry. Police say the pair also had on them Banner OPINION: Industry Leaders: Putting Hastings on the map Three local men deserve extra recognition for their work outside of the com­ munity that is helping to s^ead the good name of Hastings, Michigan throughout the state and the nation. Elsewhere in this issue, you’ll find an article about Charles F. Johnston of Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. being elected as chairman of the board of directors of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Com­ panies. Earlier this year, we carried an article about Richard Fluke, executive director Pennock Hospital, being elected to the chairmanship of the Michigan Hospital Association. Robert Sherwood, president of the National Bank of Hastings, is currently serving as first vice-president of the Michigan Bankers Association and is expected tn be elected as its president in July 1964. Being elected to head these national and state organizations is not just a matter of agreeing to serve. Being elected to the top posts comes only after many years of service in lower committees and as officers on their boards. It also takes a thorough understanding of the industries in which they work, proven competence in their leadership rotes and an ability to articulate the special problems and rotes of their industries to people outside of their fields As top officials in their organizations, they are called upon to speak for their industries to government, to other people in their industries, to people in the business world and to the general public. All of us in Hastings should take special pride in the fact that we have three men from a small, rural community leading organizations that include the biggest banks and hospitals in the state and biggest mutual insurance companies in the nation. Too often, in this age of big government, big industry and big labor, the needs of the small businesses and small comn'zmities are unrepresented and lost in the shuffle. It is only through the extra efforts of people like these men that the voice of small communities is heard at all. Great changes have taken place in the last 20 years, especially in business and government, that have cut deeply into the economic and political power of rural America. We applaud the efforts of these men, and others like them, who have worked on behalf of small communities everywhere to ensure that you don't have to work for a big corporation or live in a big metropolitan area to have an im­ portant place in American society today. The New Millage: Giving voters a chance to say "yes” The new millage election for the Hastings school district, set tentatively for October M, gives the voters a chance to say yes to good schools and good education. The members of the Hastings Education Association deserve a pet on the back for removing the class size issue from the ballot. A ballot that is un­ complicated will allow voters to understand the issues and the programs better. The new proposal, for 2 J88, is the same as Proposition I on the last ballot, except that less money will be needed to implement the restored and additional programs because two months of the school year win have passed by the time the added millage goes into effect Everyone in the school district will not agree with the way the school board has decided to spend the added revenues from the millage increase. But, the millage proposal includes four items which the board has repeatedly heard the public express as priority items — money to reopen the school libraries, money to maintain the school buildings, money to replace worn out buses, and money to add a computer program. Without the libraries, our students are being deprived of an essentia] part of today’s educational program. Having the opportunity to read beyond the assigned textbooks goes hand-in-hand with stimulating students to learn to read on their own for both education and pleasure. Once students graduate, they will still find that reading is an integral part of their lives. It is especially important that the 40 percent of students who go on to college learn to use the libraries because they will be severely handicapped against other students when they leave Hastings to pursue higher education. The need for maintenance money can be stated simply. The voters of this school district have already agreed to spend millions of dollars to provide proper facilities for the students. Without proper maintenance, that investment could quickly become worthless. You can compare it to buying a new car and never changing the oil or having it tuned-up. It isn’t long before your new car will be a piece of junk, useless to anybody. The need for new buses, in addition to offering safe transportation, falls into the same category. And finally, when a number of education commissions at a national and state level are calling for every high schol student to be given one semester of a com­ puter science course, it seems to be poor policy and poor judgment if Hastings students are not given that education along with students across the nation. Without reservation, we support the Oct. 24 millage. If you have reservations or questions, call a member of the school board, the school administration or the committee working to pass the millage. They will be glad to discuss the new proposal with you. Hastings Banner] Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USES 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hostings. Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 37—Thursday, September 29, 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County; $12 per year in adjoining counties; and $13.50 per year elsewhere. sunglasses irom the styling salon's tanning booth, and a key chain taken from the Strickland Agency in a Sept. 12 break-in. Gordon Trick, city police deputy chief, said Totten and Feig are responsible for eight break-ins in the city. Also reportedly found in the men’s possession was a .22 pistol, allegedly stolen from a local gun shop. Both men were arraigned Friday for the Razor’s Edge break-in, plus two other breakins allegedly committed that night, at the Faith Baptist Church on E. Grand St., and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on E. Bond St. Feig is also charged with carrying a concealed weapon. Police Beat: A CB ANTENNA was reported stolen Sept. 16 from Robert Wellman, 436 W. Bond St Wellman told police the antenna was stolen while his car was parked behind Bosley's. A REAR END collision on Heath Rd. Friday resulted in no serious injuries, and a speeding ticket for the driver of one car. Michigan State Police from the Hastings team say Randy Lee Bowerman, 16, Loop Rd., Middleville, was following a car driven by Nancy Ann Kelley, 42, Garbow Rd., Middleville, when the Kelley vehicle came to a stop behind a third vehicle turning left Police say Bowerman failed to stop in time, and struck the back of Kelley's vehicle. A DELTON man was injured Saturday when his motorcycle flipped in a parking lot near the corner of M-43 and Delton Rd. Prairieville police say Carl Decker, 18, Wall Lake Rd., was eastbound on Delton Rd. when he crossed M-43, entered a parking lot, and flipped. He was taken to Pennock Hospital by B.P.O.H. ambulance, and released a few days later. A WOODLAND MOTORCYCLIST was listed in fair condition at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids with a fractured shoulder and fractured ribs after crashing broadside into a car last week. Robert D. Milter, 18, of 293 S. Main St, received the injuries when a car pulled out-in frontof him while he was driving on Charlton Center Rd., near Woodland. The driver of that car — Kelly A. Murray, of Box 106 Brown Rd., Lake Odessa — told officers she had stopped at the Velte Road and did not see Miller when she started to cross the intersection. The accident took place at 6:45 p.m. Fire Chief Roger Coris sifts through the rubble of the goroge, located of 1197 Ogimas St., on Algonquin Lake, after a fire and explosions leveled the structure shortly after midnight Monday. Commissioners approve soil survey by Steve Horton A planned survey and mapping of soils in Barry County got an official "go ahead" Tuesday when the board of commissioners agreed to finance its share of the four-year project. The commissioners must still sign a contract with the Michigan Dept, of Agriculture before the project agreement is finalized. The Ag Dept, will be supervising the survey with the aid of local Soil and Water Conservation District and Soil Con­ servation Service officials. That contract is expected to be ready for consideration by the end of October with the survey set to start next March. The commissioner’s finance committee had met last week with representatives from those three agencies to hammer out a financial arrangement agreeable to all parties. , The bulk of the county’s contribution during the next four years wil^be "ip kind”^ services — allowing SurVfey workers to use office space, office equipment, a county vehicle, and so on — rather than capital outlays. "Most of our share for this project is ‘in kind’," finance committee chairman James Gordon explained. "Some of it will involve making purchases, but essentially we won't have to go into our pockets to help finance this. will be able to provide most of these A HASTINGS MAN was ticketed for tur­ ning into the path of another vehicle, causing an accident last week. Kenneth E. Kirchen, 21, of C-’Bl Lead! Lake, was driving south on Bachman Rd. when investigating sheriff deputies said he pulled out in front of Keith D. Vroman, 55, of ’ Jordan Rd., Woodland, who was driving vest on Coats Grove Rd. Kirchen told officers he did not see the Vroman automobile when he made the turn. There were no injuries. A CLOVERDALE WOMAN was ticketed for impr per lane usage when she collided with another vehicle while trying to avoid running over an animal on Cedar Creek Rd. last Thursday at 9 p.m.. Eleanor VanZandt, 22, of 7649 S. Wall Lake Rd., told sheriff deputies an animal ran out into the road and that she swerved to the west to miss it and went into the path of an oncoming motorist That vehicle, driven by Patricia M. Sager, 47, of 1750 Osborne Rd., Delton, also swerved to the west, but was unable to avoid the collision. Sager received minor injuries and was taken by unbalance to Pennock Hospital for treatment. Neither VanZandt or her passenger were injured. A HASTINGS MAN was uninjured when he collided with a Battle Creek motorist last Wednesday afternoon on River Rd. Douglas T. Rose, 25, of C-38 Sundago Park, told investigating officers he came over a hill near Mathison Rd. and thought the other driver was making a left-hand turn into his lane. He took evasive action, heading into the other traffic lane. The second driver, Robert A. Camp, 31, of 142 Meachem Ave., however, was making a right-hand turn and the two collided. Camp told officers that he was making a wide (right-hand) turn into Mathison Rd. There were no injuries and officers did not issue any citations. A MIDDLEVILLE MAN received a ticket when be stopped his car at a traffic light on W. Main St. in town, backed up to change lanes, and collided with another vehicle. Rolf F. Sahlboun, 41, of 455 Holes Ave., told investigating officers he was making a left­ hand turn at the light when be decided to make a lane change. He said he looked back for other vehicles and, not seeing any, began backing up. Sahlboun at tLat point struck Kathryn J. Kenyon, 27, of 321 W. Main St., who was backing her vehicle out of the driveway. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. The quick action of the Hastings Fire Dept, saved a Ogimas St. home, after fire and explosions levelled the home's garage shortly after midnight Monday. Fire Chief Roger Car is said the garage, belonging to Ivo Alles, 1197 Ogimas St., was "fully involved", and that an exterior wall on the north side of the home had just started to burn when trucks arrived at 12:40 a.m. The blaze touched off a sones of explosions in the garage, as fire reached gas tanks, gas cans, propane torches and a fuel oil drum. Flames reached far into the sky, scorching nearby trees. The fire department estimates the damage to the garage and contents at $15,000. Damage to the house, mostly from smoke and water, is estimated at $7,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation. services and equipment they are asking for (from existing resources).” The overall cost of the project is put at around $500,000 with the federal, state, and county governments each covering a certain share. Christine Leitzau of the state Dept, of Agriculture's Soil Conservation Division had told commissioners last month that a county's share is figured at an annual rate of 25 cents multiplied by the 1982 census. "That figure would come to $11,642 or about $46,500 total,” she added. "This amount is usually paid by in-county services, including use of office space, utilities, access to office equipment, and clerical, assistan­ ce." Under the agreement, the three survey workers will have a furnished office in the courthouse, telephone service, a copy machine fund, and use of a county vehicle with mileage, gas, oil and maintenance provided. They'll also have access to clerical and drafting assistance and to various county office equipment. Capitol outlay would include phone in­ stallation, fringe benefits for any extra office help needed, and a contingency fund for backhoe rentals, any cost over-runs, and so on. The purpose of the strvey is to take an inventory of soils in the county and then map the findings. There are 358,458 acres in the county with approximately 335,000 of them under private ownership. The commissioners noted that the last survey of soils was done in 1932 and was a "very general one”. "There’s never been a modern one,” they added. Gordon noted that an inventory and map of the county's soils would be of value to agriculturists, urban developers, realtors, health officials, planning commissions, the equalization department, and to woodland, recreation, and wildlife interests. In other business, the commissioners agreed to a "one time” appropriation of $2317 to help fund the Job Development Education Specialist position — part of the ‘Probation Incentive Program (PIP) in the Barry-Eaton Circuit Court District — for the remainder of the fiscal year. The Eaton County commissioners have already agreed to finance its share with the state picking up the other third. "The purpose of the specialist is to procure jobs for people who are on probation," said commissioner Carolyn Coleman. "Hopefully, by doing this, it will prevent them from showing up in court again. It also has them contributing to the tax base rather than taking from it.” She added that the specialist goes to in­ dustries and businesses, making these contacts. “Forty of the possible 75 Barry County people did get jobs (through this program),” she noted. The appropriation, Coleman explained, is necessary to keep the position intact for the final quarter of this fiscal year. "(Because of state cutbacks) Most of the funding seems to be (fisappearing,” she said. "If we don’t contribute, we’ll lose the program.” She noted that those state cuts have prompted the Dept, of Corrections (who administer PIP) to seek a greater share from local governments. "The specialist will be helping out at the Friend of the Court as well, seeking jobs for those persons,” Coleman added. "Here there would be a greater return for the county, if we can get those people jobs." The county has also been asked to budget money for the program next fiscal year, but Coleman said she prefers a “wait and see” approach to that request. “I want to see more data back on it," she explained. "I want to take a hard look at it (before approving an appropriation).” PUBLIC OPINION Flexfab expansion article applauded To the Editor ...by Kan Raibal and Elalna Gilbert A new home for the UN? Congratulations! You've stated the Flexfab expansion problem very well, and very clearly. I have sent copies of your editorial to several government official* asking that they do all they can to untie the apron strings that bind up the business climate in our area, and in other parts of the state. For other concerned citizens, who would like to write to government officials, the Barry County Board of Commissioners ha* published a free Barry County directory which contains the names and addresses of elected and apponted officials. This is available in the County Clerk’s office at the court house. Harold Freeman 318 S. Broadway Farmer’s suggested for Hall of Fame To the Editor In the September 13th issue of The Reminder, Congressman Wolpe noted that the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame is the first for farmers anywhere in the United States, an achievement that Prairieville should take pride in. If that statement is true, what about the Agricultural Hall of Fame of Bonner Springs, Kan. founded in 1960? I understand they are going to induct 10 to 12 new mem­ bers this fall. As for the pride of Prairieville, the first inductee was a Kalamazoo city school teacher, who lived on a farm. In my opinion a much better choice would have been some farmer who had made his living on a farm all his life and raised his family there like John Doster. I just talked with his daughter and she believes the first Barry County Fair was held on their farm. Another good choice would have been Lloyd Lindsey, who received honors from the National Sheep Feeders Association. Other choices are Eli Lindsey. Merl Bradfield, Clayton Pettingill, Henry Germaine, Ernest Hall and Jay Hall, all deceased. If they must be still living then Lee Not­ tingham, Earl Dunlop and Hubert Pettingill would be good choices. This letter is not intended in anyway to say that their choice was a bad person. He is a good person. It’s just that I believe those I mentioned are more deserving of the honor. Sincerely, Otis Hermenitt More ‘Letters' on Page 7 • QUESTION • Certain government officials and con­ servative politicians are calling for a new location for the United Nations building, currently located in New York City. Some claim that the institution has become a spies* nest for the Soviets, and is a security risk to this country. Should the United Nations be moved? if so, where? who go to the U.N. It's not safe for them to be here. A tropical island would be a good place for the U.N." | , Orton Fogel, Hastings: "It wouldn’t make any difference. It would function just as well in any other country. The United Nations represents all nations. I do wonder why it has to be here, in this country." Earl Blair, Bellevue: "I think it should be moved. Moscow would be a good place. Get it out of the United States. It doesn't do any good to have it here.” Steve Hawley, Hastings: "I sounds like a good idea. I'm all for it. I don’t like the idea of having enemies in our country.” Hawley adds that he's worried about what will happen internationally in the next ten years.” Ron Johncock, Hastings: "Definitely, I don’t think (the U.N.) knows what it's doing. I wouldn’t know where to move it " Johncock says the U.S.S.R. is wrong in shooting down the Korean airliner, "But I don't know what the answer is. If I did, I’d be in Congress." Lawayne Hall, Grand Rapids: "I don’t think it’s fair for the Russians to come to our country. If they put the United Nations in a more central area...it would be better. You don’t see the United States having to go to Russia to meet other nations." Troy Hill, Hastings: "I think we should move iL..but where could we put it? Someplace neutral would be good." Troy adds that we should "blow away a Soviet airliner sometime." Cary Phillips, Hastings: "It probably generates a little money for New York...I guess I like the idea of the U.N. It’s a roundtable for discussion. Perhaps through communication, and bringing people together, we can solve things." Phillips says that if they do move the United Nations out of New York, it should be brought to Hastings. Sue .Johnson, Hastings: "Yes. It would probably be safer for the Russian diplomats �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, September 29. 1983, Page 3 what’s cookin’ 'euuA . by Steve Vedder This week, featuring Nancy Simpson Brohan-Nelsen united in marriage Peterson-Richards wed at Charlton Park Bryans-Wenger exchange wedding vows The Chariton Park Historical Church was the setting for the wedding of Elizabeth Ann Sprays of wheat and bar’ey decorated the Middleville Methodist Church Sept. 3, 1983 for the wedding of Anne Bryans and Daniel Wenger. The Reverend Bradley Kalajainen officiated in the presence of 200 guests. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bryans and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wenger, both of Middleville. The bride chose a dress of ivory organza over taffeta, the bodice, long sleeves and chape) train were trimmed with satin ribbon and lace The high neckline was com­ plemented with a cameo brooch, a gift of the groom, and she carried a bouquet of ivory roses. Jane Bryans was her sister’s maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Linda Bryans Brice, Marcia Bryans Lund, Christina Wenger Gibson, Mary Wenger Newman, and Jill Lenz, cousin of the bride. Rob Dykstra, friend of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen were Ted Rinevelt, Randy Noah, Rick Bowerman, Doug Newman, and Thad Wenger, brother of the groom. Ushers were Phil and Marty Wenger, also brothers of the groom. Ring bearer and flower girl were Nate Gibson and Chanda Wenger, nephew and niece of the groom. A buffet reception followed the ceremony at the Community Building in Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Rod Yates were mistress and master of ceremonies. After a trip to Pennsylvania, the couple are making their home on Shaw Lake Road, Middleville. Dan is employed by Rob-Len Farms, and Anne is employed by Mother­ care, Inc. in Grand Rapids. Petersen and Philip Ray Richards, Friday, Sept. 9. Elizabeth is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Christensen of Greenville and Mr and Mrs. Roger Petersen of Kalamazoo. Philip is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Richards of Vermontville. The double ring ceremony was peuarmed by Rev. William Trump of the First Congregational Church of Vermontville. Maid of honor was Martha Spaulding of Gowen and best man was David Goodrich of Portland, friends of the bride and groom. Ushers were Troy Petersen, brother of the bride and Mike Johnson, cousin of the bride. The bridal gown was of white tulle inset with tatted lace and a crown of flowers held the fingertip veil. The maid of honor wore a coral mid-calf (frees of tulte with cap sleeves. They carried bouquets of fall colors. The alter was decorated with candles and baskets of gladioias in fall colors. The couple were driven in the rumble seat of a Model TFord to the reception held at the Lake Odessa Community Center. Attending the punch bowl was Sarah Spaulding and the cake table was attended by Renee Riedhel. The bridal cake was prepared by Mrs. Clayton Reigler, aunt of the groom. Taking care of the kitchen and food tables were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Blumberg of Greenville, cousirc of the bride. Dancing music was provided by The Wholly Smoke Band of which Michael Richards, brother of the groom, is a member. Honored guests were the seven grand­ parents of the bride and groom, Mrs. Sadie Johnson, Mrs. Irene Petersen, Mr. and Mrs. Sophus Christensen, all of the Greenville area, and Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Fuller and Russell Sprague of Ionia. Mrs. Ruth Fowler, a special friend of Greenville also attended. Guests attended from Lakeview, Greenville, Crystal Lake, Lansing, Portland, Freeport, Ionia, Lowell, Saranac, and Vermontville. On June 18, the St Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph was the scene of a Nuptial Mass uniting Mary Kathleen Brohan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Brohan of St. Joseph, and James Roger Nelsen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger J. Nelsen of Hastings. Officiating at the double ring ceremony was a cousin of the groom. Father John Otterbacher of Glenmary Missioners in Nashville, Tenn. Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore her mother’s wedding gown of ivory taffeta, trimmed with antique alencon lace and designed with a tiered skirt A bandeau beadpiece held her floor-length veil and she carried a bouquet of mums, roses and tiger lilies. Miss Elizabeth Brohan, the bride's sister, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Colleen Whalen, Miss Kim Carpenter and Miss Lisa Beyer-MacKenzie, all friends of the bride. Jerald Nelsen, the groom’s brother, was best mar. Ushers were Michael Nelsen and Randall Nelsen, brothers of the groom, and Mark Brohan, brother of the bride. Paul Brohan, the bride’s brother, served as lecturer and Donald Brohan, Jr., brother of the bride, was master of ceremonies during the reception held at the Benton Harbor Elks Lodge. The bride is a graduate of St. Joseph High School and Western Michigan University. The groom is a graduate of Hastings High School and Western Michigan University. Following a northern wedding trip, the couple are residing in Chicago, where the groom is employed as a chemist and the bride as a personnel consultant. Nancy Simpson says the schedule, while it way sound hectic, isn't all that difficult to maintain. It’s just a case of falling into a groove. Nancy, wife of Hastings football coach Jeff Simpson, admits the fall season can be a helter skelter time of the year. No problem though, she can handle it. With three little girls (Stephanie 7, Staci 5 and Erika 2) and a husband who doesn’t get home until 7:30 every night, Nancy says the eating schedule takes some preparation. "I try to make a lot of things that can be reheated or kept hot,” says Nancy. "Like casseroles, chili, or stew. "During the fall I can’t say we ever sit down together for a meal.” One of her family’s favorite dinners is homemade pizza, something for which Nancy has her own recipe for the dough and sauce. She says she particularly enjoys making pizza because it can be frozen or reheated very easily. The kids are usually fed about six o’clock while Jeff about7:30 after he gets home from practice. Many times it is the same meal, such as the pizza. "Actually its not all that quick to make but it can be made ahead of time,” says Nancy. "It tastes great reheated.” A look at the Simpson family’s schedule and its not hard to realize why Nancy prefers quick meals. For example on Monday, Jeff doesn’t get home from practice until about 8 p.m. On Tuesday, Staci has soccer practice and on Wednesday, Nancy and the girls head to Lansing for a ballet class. Thursday brings an afternoon of tennis at East Hills, and of course Friday is game day. Things don't necessarily get easier on Saturday. If Michigan State’s football team plays at home Nancy and Jeff will drop off the kids at their grandmother’s house in Lansing and then head to East Lansing. Nancy says all the racing around sounds harder than it really is. “No, it's not all that hard once you get into a routine," she says. Nancy says she comes from an athletic background and being married to a coach is juttsomething one comes toaccept. She says Jeff for the most part is able to leave football oq)he field or in the locker room and not in cm living room. '*1 don’t feel football is Jeff's main thing,” says Nancy. "He talks about it with me, but when he’s home he plays with the kids and is a father.” Even when the team is off to an 0-3 atart? “It’s not going to effect him," says Nancy. “Everyone wants to win, but he's not the type of person wl» comes home and won’t talk. "I don't think people realize the time be puts in as football coach. Some days he doesn't even see his family. He’s the type of person who’ll give 100 per cent to anything he’s in.” When Nancy isn’t watching a football game she’s doing one of a number of other activities. Nancy is a member of the hospital guild, enjoys making crafts such as can­ dle wi eking and cross stitching, or walking part time for Dr. David Woodliff (“When they’re.in a pinch.”). She also enjoys tennis and ballet. Fortunately Nancy enjoys doing something all the time; she isn't one to be bored. “Seems like I’m always doing something,” she laughs. “I’m not one to sit at home.” She also is an avid sports fan. In the 11 years that Jeff has been coaching football, Nancy has only missed three or four games. Nancy’s Pizza Recipe The dough One pack of active yeast, iy4 cup of warm water, 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, 4 cups of flour, and 1 teaspoon of salt Dissolve yeast in water and stir in the oil. Put the flour and salt together and then mix everything together and need for 15 minutes. Let r ise until double. Makes enough for two cookie sheet crusts.) The sauce 1 six ounce can of tomato paste, 14 pans of water, 1 garlic dove, one half teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt teaspoon of oregano, 2 tablespoons of parslev flakes, and a pinch of sweet basil. As for toppings, Nancy says the Simpson family likes browned hamburger, mushrooms, onions, and green peppers. Bake the pizza at 425 for abut 20 minutes. Wisniewski-Gibson exchange wedding vows Canfield-Burton united in marriage Hughes-Annen engaged to be married Mr. and Mrs. Neil Hughes of Delton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Anne Hughes, to Bernie Annen of Delton. Becky is a graduate of Delton High School and is employed by Upjohn Home Nursing Care. Bernie is employed by Halberts Dairy Farm of Battle Creek. An Oct. 15 wedding is being planned. Tammy Lyn Canfield and Kenneth Levi Burton were married June 25 in the Mid­ dleville United Methodist Church with Rev. Jackson officiating. The bride is the daughter and stepdaughter of Jan and Carl McCaul of Middleville and also of Adalbert T. Canfield of Borculo. The groom is the son and stepson of Lonnie and Roy Kingsbery of Delton. Honor attendants were Sheryl and Thomas Smith. Bridesmaid was Linda Burton, groomsman was Ray Burton, flower girls were Melanie and Michele McCaul, twin sisters of the bride, and ring bearer was Allen Burton, nephew of the groom. A reception followed at Caledonia American Legion Hall. The groom is employed at United Steel and Wire in Battle Creek. The newlyweds will reside at 61 Clark St., Battle Creek. Harrington-Woodmansee engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dahlhouser of Hastings wish to announce the engagement of her daughter, Renee’ Harrington, to Jack Woodmansee, son of Bernard Woodmansee of Hastings and LaVona Holtrust of Hastings. An October wedding is planned. Becks to observe 25th anniversary Walter and Shirley Beck, of Hastings, celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Tuesday, Sept. 27. A surprise dinner party was given by the family Friday the 23rd Laura Lynn Wisniewski and James Henry Gibson were united in marriage on Saturday, July 16, at St. Mary’s Church in Spring Lake. The 11 a.m. nuptial mass was celebrated by the Rev. Thomas Schiller. Special wedding music was prepared, sung, and performed by the groom and his groomsmen. Parents of the bride are Ray and Pam W^aiewski of Spring Lake, and parents of the groom are Hank and Gladys Gibson of Hastings. The bride wore her mother’s gown of nylon net over taffeta with cap sleeves, matching mitts, and a sweetheart neckline. The fitted bodice was adorned with cutouts of Florentine lace forming a vee at the waistline. Scattered cutouts of the lace decorated the bouffant skirt which ended in a sweep train. Her headpiece was a halo covered with seed pearls and sequins ac­ centing a fingertip silk illusion veil. She carried a colonial bouquet of daisies and baby's breath. Kayne Wisniewski, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. She wore a dusty rose polyester gown with a fitted bodice, long pleated skirt and a lace capelet with a high neckline. Her boquet was a colonial arangement of daisies and gladioias. Bridesmaids were Jennifer Rowland, Angela Amante, Lori Gibson (sister-in-law of the groom), and Laurie Gibson, (sister of the groom). They wore light pink gowns similar to that of the maid of honor. Their bouquets were also of daisies and gladioias. Dan Gibson, the groom’s brother, served as best man. Groomsmen were Peter Kehoe, Jack Hurless, Micke Michaud, and Kent Kent Wisniewski, brother of the bride. Ringbearer was Joshua Morgan, cousin of the groorn. Ushers were Eric and Dan Wisniewski, brothers of the bride. Special guests at the wedding and reception were the bride’s maternal grand­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Durandt, of Sparta, and the groom's paternal grand­ mother. Mrs. Mary Gibson of Hastings. A reception was held at St. Patrick's Family Center immediately following the ceremony. Masters and mistresses of reception ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Don Doolittle, uncle and aunt of the groom, and Mrs. Tom Wright, the bride’s aunt, and her son Jeff. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at the El Royal in Muskegon. After a northern wedding trip, the bride and groom returned home to Eastlake Apts.. Camelot Dr.. Grand Rapids. The bride is a senior at Aquinas College, and the groom is a teacher at St. Augustine’s in Kalamazoo and track and JV coach at Hastings High School. Lenzes to observe 50th anniversary Friends, neighbors, and relatives are invited to share in the celebration of 50 years of marriage, for Harry and Reatha Lenz. A buffet reception will be held Sunday, Oct 9 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Moose Lodge Hall, 128-B North Michigan Ave., Hastings. It will be hosted by their daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bryans, and their son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lenz. Your presence is the only gift desired. Harry Howell Lenz and Reatha Marquerite Ferris were united in marriage Oct 11,1933, by the Rev. Karl Kuber at the parsonage in Potterville. The Lenzes have eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Gates-DeWitt engagement told Mrs. Beverly DeWitt of Middleville is pleased to announce the engagement of her son, Dennis Alan DeWitt, to Roxane Pauline Gates of Hastings. An Oct. 8 wedding is being planned. Area Births IT’S A GIRL Dorman and Kathy (Heacock) Dunn, Clarksville, Tenn., Sept. 7, 6 lbs., 3 ozs. Chuck and Doris Heacock of Podunk Lake, Hastings are the grandparents. Jim and Joni (Lehman) Lee of 801W. Main Ave., Dade City, Fla., 6 lbs., 9'4 ozs. Pamela and Jeffrey Frayer, Vermontville, Sept. 20, 4:59 p.m., 7 lbs., 84 ozs. Benjermin and Diane Fillingham, Hastings. Sept. 20, 11:56 p.m., 7 lbs., 2 ozs. Roger and Naomi Wilson, Lake Odessa, Sept. 23, 8:46 p.m., 8 lbs., 3 ozs. Trade and Brian Fisher, Vermontville, Sept. 26, 10:50 a.m., 9 ibs., 2 ozs. Shauna Leah, bom to Mike and Deb Brice al Butterworth Hospital, Sept. 21,2:17 a.m., 6 lbs., 114 ozs., 19 inches. Sister at home • Kelli Jo. La kes to observe 50th anniversary Bernard and Mabel Lake are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 8. Because we do not know all of Bernard and Mabel’s friends’ addresses, we would like you to come to their open house on Oct. 8 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. It will be given by their daughters: Mrs. Geraldine Browers. Mrs. Marjorie Hughes, Mrs. Ruth Lieb, Mrs. JoAnn Hughes, and Mrs. Alice Lieb at 23648 East Ave. North. Battle Creek. IT'S A BOY Alan and Linda Conrad, Hastings, Sept. 21, 3:20 p.m., 8 lbs., 10 ozs. Francis and Lauise Stahl, Jr., Clarksville,. Sept. 23, 3:03 a m., 8 lbs., 11 ozs. Archie and Mattie Jennings. Nashville, Sept. 26. 9:29 p.m.. 8 lbs.. 3 ozs. �The Hostings Bonner— Thursday. September 29, 1983, page Michael Holmes________ arteA Harriet M. Thompson Dorothea J. Williams NAPOLEON. OHIO - Mr». Harriet M. Thompson, 83, formerly of Nashville and Charlotte, died Sept. 22, 1963, in Napoleon, Ohio. She was bom in Vermontville on Dec. 31, 1899, the daughter of Hiram and Ency (Lowe) Pultmpji. She married Archie Thompson on Sept. 16, 1916. He preceded her in death in July of 1960. Mrs. Thompson is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Helen Magoon of Charlotte, Sharon Milbourn of Mass City, Mich., and June Shaver of Napoleon, Ohio; two sons, Harold Thompson of Jackson and Earl Thompson of Lansing; one sister, Katherine Payne of Battle Creek; one brother, Victor Pullman of Eaton Rapids; 20 grandchildren; and 27 great - grandchildren. Funerd services were neld Monday, Sept. 26 at 1 p.m. from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Rev. Leonard Putnam officiated. Burial was in Kaiamo Cemetery. CLARKSVILLE - Mrs. Dorothea J. Williams, 80, of 237 S. Main, formerly of Cumberland Manor, Lowell, died Sunday evening, Sept. 25, 1983, at Osteopathic Hospital. Grand Rapids. She was born June 7, 1903 in Indiana, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Poole. She married Esmond Williams Aug. 4,1926 in Detroit. He preceded her in death in 1959. She ran a department store in Clarksville for many years and was a member of the Clarksville Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Williams is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Paul (Edith) Grease of Crown Point, Ind., Mrs. Harry (Betty) Campbell of Canton, Mich., Mrs. Edwin (Patsy) Richardson of Clarksville, and Mrs. Glen (Sina) Kirkham of Mont Bellevue, Texas; one son, Esmond and Janet Williams of Saranac; 24 grandchilcfren; and 31 great grandchildren. One son, Richard, preceded her in death. Funeral services were hdd Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 1:30 p.m. at the Wesleyan Church in Clarksville. Arrangements were by the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Clarksville. PENTWATER - Mr. Michael Holmes, 42, a Hastings native, died Wednesday evening Sept. 21,1983, at Memorial Medical Center in Ludington, after suffering a heart attack. He was born March 17,1941 in Hastings, the son of Robert and Bernadine (Burns) Holmes. He married Jane Bonine in Schiller Park, Ill. on Sept. 5,1962. They couple moved from Streamwood, Ill. to Pentwater in 1979 where he owned and operated the YesterYear Restaurant. He was a veteran, serving with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He was a member of St. Vincent’s Catholic Church of Pentwater. Mr. Holmes is survived by his wife, Jane; his father, Robert Holmes of Pentwaterthree sons, Robert and Brent at home and Michael in the U.S. Navy in California; five sisters, Mrs. David (Margaret) (Peg) Reynolds of Hastings, Mrs. Howard (Ger­ trude) McManus of Perry, Mrs. Gordon (Suzanne) Maleitzke of Fowlerville, Mrs. Marvin (Bernadette) Davis of Bellevue, and Judy Spray of Florida; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, and a sister, Bobbie Jean Minor, in 1966. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Pentwater. The Rev. Pedro Garcia officiated. Burial was in Pentwater Cemetery. Leon R. Hook HASTINGS - Mr. Leon R. Hook, 69. of 912 E. State St., died Tuesday evening, Sept. 27, 1983, at Pennock Hospital. He was born in Baltimore Township June 18,1914, the son of Judson and Mattie (Arnold) Hook. He at­ tended Dowling School. He married Thelma Orsbom Nov. 16. 1946. He had lived at his present address since 1944. He was employed for 21 years by St. Regis Paper Co. in Battle Creek, for 16 years by Lake Odessa Machine Products, and retired in 1974 due to failing health. He was a long-time member and former officer of the Hastings Masonic Lodge No. 52 F&AM, and attended Hastings Baptist Church Mr. Hook is survived by his wife, Thelma; one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Elsie) Bush of Hastings; one son, Michael Hook, at home; and a brother, John Hook of Hastings. He was preceded in death by a grandson on July 6, 1983; a sister, Sarah; and three brothers, Elmer, Frank and Hazen Hook. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 at Dowling Cemetery under the auspices of the Hastings FAcAM Lodge No. 52. Arrangements are by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Hastings Masonic Lodge. ATTEND SERVICES Delton Area Bihic7pm. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. Corner Pi (er and Cedar Creek Rd.. Paul 8. Howell. Pastor Phone 948-8884. Saturday Prayvr mrotMMt FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor Elmw J. FausL On M-43 ta Drlton Sttykts • Worahip 1945 a.n.; Sunday Srhool 930-1930; Evraing Ssrvio 6 urn.: United Mrthodirt Woomi every firm Thuroday. 7.30 pm; United Methodnt Men MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Conwr M-43 •nd Milo Road. Doug Huntington Pastor Rt No 3. Box 315A. Delton. Ml. 49046. P^-wie 671-4702. Sunday School 1900 am Worah-p Service 11.00, Evening Worahip 600 pin.. Wadacaday Service 700 pm. INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Driten. Ph. semes 8 p-m . Wednesday Bible PRAIRIEVILLE C0MMUNITY CHURCH Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 FulSt. M-79. Putor Thotnt* Voylea. Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 •m.; Morning Worahip 11 am.; Evening SnvKca. Youth 6pm, Evening Worahip 7 p.m ; Wadneuday mid week prayer 7 p.m.; Wadnmday caravan program 7 p.m HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH. Hwy. M46 10 mi. S of Naahvdk Robert Loa Shota. PMor. Sunday - 9.45 am , Sunday School; 1945 am. Worahip Serra FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N. Wood land Rd . Lake Odaaaa. Pastor Richard Sosphone 3744938 Sunday - Moraine Wonhip 1000 am; Sunday School 11:15 am.; evening service 7.00 pm Wadnanlay ■ Bible Study 700 p.m ZJON LUTHERAN CHURCH, Volte Rd. BiUe Study and Prayer Hour. Frae counsel­ ing service on all problems Pnone 615755 3866 or 963-1713 worahip 10:30. Coffrc ft&nraiup following OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Lacey. Father P.y Allen. Phone 623-2490 Sunday Maaa al 9.00 am 2nd Sunday. 6:30 pm PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT Berryville. 4 miles W. of Nashville on M-79. Steven Read. Pastor Worship Service 9:15 a.m.. Sunday Church School and Coffee Fdbwahip 1915 am; United Meth ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Lron Pohl. Pastor A mia•on of St Rose Catholic Church. Hartings Saturday Maaa 6.30 pm. Sunday Mass 930 am UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Naabville. Phone 852-9719 Comer Wash­ ington and State Leonard F. Putnam, Pas­ ter. Bervicsa Sunday 9.45 a.m. Morning Worahip 1045 am Fellowship; 11 am. day Service 7 pm ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11262 noria Rd.. Deltm Father Kay ABra. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance HefTeiringer Phone 367-3961. 9.15 am Worahip Ser­ vice; 1030 am Sunday School; 730 pm. Wrdnoaday UMYF Welcome STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST CHURCH. WUtea ffiihiMn. protor. PK 367-7191. Sundey School at 1900 am., Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 106 Cherry St Pastor Rev. Jerry Dretrimand Phocw 7655134. IODO a.m. Sunday School. 11 DO an. Morning Worship Evening Warship 7.D0 pm Wednesday evening prayer meet­ ing at Y.CW. dub's 7D0 pm “A Grow­ ing Church For Coming Urd? GALILEAN BAPTIST. 108th St and N. pm. each month. United Methodist Women. Sunday School; 11 a-Bi. Morninc Worahip; TRINITY GOSPEL C’lURCH, 219 Warty HOPE CHURCH OP THE BRETHREN, DELTON ASSEMBLY OK GOD. Pastor Drlton High School LGI room. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worahip 1945 a.m. McCallum united Bible Prayer. Wednesday 7:00 p.m NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 brethren CHURCH, corner of Malian and Oto. Late Sunday School 945; Sunday Worahip 11 Ministry - Call Don Doacoe 862-9228. at 7:00 School 10a m.. Morning Worahip 11 am. Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 am MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. OovMIDDLEVILLE CHRBTIAN REFORM Dowling Area MIDDLEVILLR FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M47. Mrtb of Middlrnfla. 796-9736. Jtev. Wadey Smith. COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFtELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev. Lynn Wagner offioatIng. Phone 7583149. Country Chapel wor- couhtkv mxowsuie ataui CHURCH. Former Johoatoa Township Mall. Dowlmg Jarh W. Edirerton, Pastor Sunday Srhdol 945 am. Worship 10:45 Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN, corner of Barnum Rd. and M-66 Woodland Pastor George Sprat Phone 367-2741. 945 am. Worship; II am Sunday School W«dneaday Prayer 8 pm; W.M.A 2nd Wed­ nesday each month; Adult C.E. 2nd Satur­ day each month. 8 p.m. WOODGROVE PARISH. Costa Grove. Rev. Pamela Owens. Pastor Phone 3674137. Sunday church acted 930 am.. youth fellowship 7:30 p m Holy Commucion Grat Sunday of each month Women s Fellowship first Thursday of each month at 10 am The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXAU PHARMACY Coptplete Pmcriptlon S«rvic« Hastings Savings and Lean Association Hosting* ond lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY at Hastings, Inc. Insurance tor your Ufa, Homa. Business andCar LW. BUSS COMPANY Moraine Worship 11 am; Ewrung Servicn NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 RuaatU Si. Rev. Gary Rahtemr. Phone 7957429. p-m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 pm PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-J7 at Parmelee Road. Middleville. Rev. Wayne Kiel. Pastor. Phone 891-1585. Rev. Charles 3466. First Service 9 am; Church School 1915 am; Second Service 11:15 am; ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennie Boylan. Pastor. Phone 792- OrangevilleGun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGE­ VILLE. 6921 March Rd.. 2 nulra south ol Gun Lake. Rev Dan Bowman. Pastor Larry Tungate. Sunday School Sur'_ Sunday Scixnl 945 a.nu Church Service. p m. Adah Prayer and Bible Study. Bus ministry weekly with Ron Moore. Call 6645413 for pickup. MARTIN REFROMED CHURCH OF MARTIN. Dnve-in. walk-in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel. Rev. Marvin Meeter. Pastor Worahip Services 10 a.m. and 730 P-m; Sunday School 11:15 am. ST. CYRIL A METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Frhoar 792. A Gulf -f- WmI«m Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hasting* NATIONAL RANK OF HASTINGS M«nb»r F.D.I.C. Tha Hastiags Bannar and Reminder 1952 N. Broodway - Hosting* BOSLEY PHARMACY ’■Proscription*" • 118 S. Jefferson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, AAkhigan Wren Funeral Home - Walnut A S. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. /AlCook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan OOSTOt RKTORMED CHURCH, thmrr Road n»*r Pine Lake Rev John F Padjefl Paator Sunday Worahip 930 a m and 6 p.m.. Sunday School 11 a m ; Youth Choir meet* each Monday 6 30 p m ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sund*v Mu. 8 am . Church School 9 a m ; Family Euchanrt 10 a m Nurarry 10 am. Midweek •rrsicrs a* announced Father Kurt Fiah. THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Notel 12223 Chief Noonday Rd . Gun Lake area Sunday Worship 10 a.m.. Tuesday gospel amerrt 7 p.m. Saturday Bible study 7pm. 3rd Fndav of Month Y'outh Concert 7 pm Plionr 7957808 Hastings Area GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover. Hartingv Leonard Davia. Paator Ph 9442256 or 9459429. Sunday. Sunday School 945 am.. Worahip 11 am . Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worahip 6 pm.. FeUowihip and Coffaa 7:15 pm Nurarry for all aenricra Wednesday: CYC 6:45 pm., prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W. State Rd (Old Algonquin School) Paator Jeff Arnett, phone home. 9452792. church 9452549. Sunday Sunday School 10 am.. Worahip 10:45 am., evening aervicaa630pm. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn, HaaUnga, Michigan M58004. Kenneth W. Garner. Paator, Sunday Ser­ vicer Sunday School 945 am. Morning Worahip 11:00 an. Evening Worahip 6 pm. Wadneaday Family Night Adult Bible vice broadcast WBCH. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METH­ ODIST. 3185 N. Broadway. Rev. Conatancv Hefftlfinger. Pastor Ph. 367-3961. Church School 930; Worship Service 11 am; Senior MYF 7 p.m ; Thursday evening atari ■ng at 7 p m Choir. U M Women. Welcome Circle thirn Wednesday of month. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway. Rev David D Garrett Phone 9452229 Parsonage. 9453196 Church Where a Chnatian experience makes you a member. 9 45 a m. Sunday School. 1945 a m. Worship Service; 7 pm. Frllmrahip Worahip; 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN' CHURCH on McCann Rd. in Irving. Sunday Morning Prayer at 1930 Holy Communion st 11:00 The Rt Rev. William 0. Lewis. Rector. HARVEST HURCH on M-43 free mite Assoc Pastor Allan Welch. Ph. <M84024 Service Utne* Tuesday night (prayer, praise, and worahip) at 7 p.m . Thursday night (teaching aervira) at 7 pm. Sunday 930 a m. Subday School for all agra, 10.30 a.m. morning worahip. 6 p.m. evening worship. 'Words of Truth' radio broadcast daily at 2 pm. on WDFP FM (»5 3) also on WMAX-AM (1440) at 3; 15 p.m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Boltwood and East State Road, 9459121. Rev. Donald L Brail. Pastor Sunday School 1900 a.m. Worahip Ser­ vice 11.00 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m Prayer Meeting 7:00 p m Wedneeday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Wert State P d. Paator J.T. Crawmer. Phone 9452285 Sunday School 945 a.m.; Worship 1100 a.m.: Evening Service 6 pm.; Wadneeday Pratae Gathering 7 p.m. VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Goapei). 1715 Carlton Center Rd. Sunday morning service, pratae and hymns. 1930 •Jn ; Evening services, evangelistic. 740 • pm.; Sunday Youth Meeting 6:00 pm.; Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Meet­ ing at 730 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 miles E. on M 79. Steven Reid. Pastor Sunday Church School 10 30 a m . Worahip Service 1130 a m United Meth­ odist Women • 1st Wednesday each month. HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 102 Sunday Worship 930 a m Fellowship 1040 to 1100 a m Bible School 11O0 am. to 12:00 noon Wednesday. Bible Study and Fellowship 7.30 to 830 pm Phone 9452076 BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 am.; Worship Service 11 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS Meeting at .502 E Bond Sunday School 10.00 a.m. Branch President IM vid McMonigie Phone 1-698-9849 or 9454154 NORTH IRVLNG WESLETAN CHURCH CORNER OF Woodachool and Wing Rd. Paator Mark Wade. 5519 Buehler Rd Phone 7658287 Sunday School 10 a m . Worahip 11 a.m . Evening Service 7 p tn ; Prayer Service Wednesday 7 p m.; Nunery provided for all servim HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E March*II St.. Haating. Rev. Marvin Sicknuller Phone 9455197 Services: Sunday School 1900 am. Morning Worahip 11:00 am Sunday and evening aemces 7 30 p m. Wednesday mid­ week prayer meeting 7.30 p.m FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Haatings. Michigan Willard H Curtia. Miiu» Mornmg Worship 9 30 and 11 00 Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 30 service over WBCH AM and FM 9.30 Church School church dining room 10.30 Children's Choir practice Tuesday 7 00 Kirk Chou- practice 7.30 Circle 7 will meet in the lounge Wed­ nesday 9:00 Hastings Community Fund Kick-off Breakfast in Memorial Hall 9:15 Circle 2 will meet in the lounge 9 30 Circle 1 will meet at the Gun Lake home of Eileen Gillrapae 1:00 Circle 4 will meet in the lounge 1:00 Circle 3 will meet at the home ticv 7:30 Circle 5 will meet at the home of Margaret Tnpp Thursday - 900 Church Women United Diatnct Meeting a! the First United Methodist Church. Hastings 4:00-8:45 p m Lake Michigan Preabytenal Fall Workshop at Grand Rapids Westmin­ ster Presbyterian Church EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, corner of Broadway and Center St. Fr Maaa and Church Sr huol Idem ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CHURCH. 2625 Airport Rd.. Dick Taggart. Pastor. Church phone 9484482. Sunday School 945 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m., Junior Church NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF HASTINGS 238 E Colfox. Pastor. E MiUer. Ph. 945 2762. Sunday School 10 in Classes for all 10 a m. Full Gospel PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETH­ REN IN CHRIST. M-50 at Bell Rd Rev a.m. Sunday School: 630 Evening Service; 7:30 Wednesday Prayer Service. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd. Rusnell A. Sarver, Pastor. Phone 945-9224 Worship aervice 1930 7:00 p.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENT­ IST. 904 Terry Line Phone 945-8884 Sat­ urday services. Sabbath S.booJ 930 am; Worship 11 a.a; Tuesday - Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 730 p.m H PE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M?» Jerk Bartholomew, pastor, phone M54B96. Hobart Fuller, choir dirertw. Sunday achedula: 9:30 Fellowship and csffes. 9:55 Sunday School; 11:00 Morning Worship, 6.00 Youth Meetings. 700 Ewtung Worship. Nursery for all aer- Wcdaaaday. HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES, 220 West Co) fox St. Bihit Lecture 930 am.; Watch tower Stody 1945 am.; Tuesday • Coocregation ftble Study 8 pm.; Thurcday - Theocratic School 7:39, Service meeting 8:30. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH. 602 Eart 948-2828. Sunday School. 10 am. morn­ ing worahip and children's church. 11 a.m youth meetings, 5 p_m ; evening worship. 6 pm: Thursday prayer meeting 7 pm.; Thursday teen classes and Primary Adven­ tures 7 p.m. Nursery provided for all aet vices. We welcome alE Firs! United Methodirt Church. 209 W. Green St. Haotiaga. MI 49068 (616) MS9674. Dr. Myron K. williama. Minuter Dying- Class ■ Bepraeantetiva Robert Ben­ der. speaker. 1980 am Coffee FaOowteip; 1040 am Radio Broadcast. WBCH; othy 8:11-18, Lake 16:19-31. Nursery h anibHe for infants and todlWn 800 pm Junior and Sanio- High Youth FaDoesM^ of Being a Wcmaa' dace for all tetea; 640 pm -Peopk wtth Older Parente* dam. Wedneeday, Oct 5 - 340 pm. Children's Cb<W (K-6); 6:30 pm. HaaAeil Choir Thursday. Oct 6 • 9:30 am. Omrch Woman Unitei 6:45 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 North Michigan Minister Steve Dana 945-2938 Sunday Services 10 a.m.. Bible Study 11 a m. Evening Services 6 p m Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 p m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St. Pane MKhael Anton Ph IMS9414. Sunday. July 10 - 8 a m Worship (early aerv>cet. 915 a m Church School, all ages 10 00 Worship. Church Council Afu-r MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Donald H. Curtis. 68, of Middleville, died Tuesday morning. Sept. 27. 1983. at Osteopathic Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born Oct. 28. 1914 in Fort Dodge. Iowa, the son of William and Dolly (Kester) Curtis. He married Marie M. Wiesenhofer on Nov. 10,1944. She preceded him in death July 21 1974. He retired as an electrician from the McInerney Spring and Wire Co. in Grand Rapids. He served with the Army during World War II. Mr. Curtis is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Keith (Janet) Hesseltine of Mid­ dleville; two granddaughters. Robin and Mary Hesseltine: nine sisters, Mrs. Dorothy McCarthy, Mrs. Delbert (Violet) Lancaster, Mrs. Arlie (Wilda) Todd, Mrs. Merl (Judy) Barton. Mrs. Howard (Margaret) Moore, Ms. Joyce Curtis, Mrs. Robert (Peggy) Schroeder, all of Hastings, Mrs. Virginia VanKuiken of Grand Rapids, and Mrs. Charles (Betty) Root of Nashville; five brothers, William Curtis, Orville Curtis, and Morris Curtis, all of Hastings, Earl Curtis of Florida, and Henry Curtis of Clarksville; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Delbert and Franklin Curtis. Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. from the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. The Rev. Bradley Kalajainen will officiate. Burial will be in Rutland Cemetery. Victor M. Benner PORT CHARLOTTE. FLA . - Mr. Victor M Benner. 72, formerly of Hastings and Lake Odessa, died Thursday, Sept. 22,1983, at his residence in Florida. He was bom in Hastings Jan. 24,1911, the son of Girden and Alice (Kobte) Benner. His early years were spent in Hastings and he attended the Hastings schools. He married the former Alice Knicker­ bocker on Dec. 14. 1932. He was self-emplyed as a barber in Hastings and Lake Odessa all his working life, while also engaged in farming in Carlton Township. He retired in 1973 because of failing health and moved to Florida. He was the former Carlton Twp. clerk and Justice of the Peace, a former member f the Carlton Center Grange, the Lake Odessa Lions Club and the Barry County Artificial breeders Association. Mr. Benner is survived by his wife, Alice; one son, Carl Benner of Hastings; one stepson, Rex Leslie of Charlotte Harbour, Fla.; six grandchildren; four great - grand­ children; one brother, Voyle Benner of Hastings; three stepaisters, Mrs. Vivian Woodwin of Belmont, Mich., Mrs. Helen Swensen of California, and Miss Doris Biddle of Arizona; and three stepbrothers, Lyle Biddle of Hastings, and Gordan and Kenneth Bidde of California. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 26 at the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiated. Burial was in Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contribitions may be made to the Emphysema Foundation. Helen F. Schroder________ ...ofifour choice and he Spiritually reu/arded. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cunpground Rd. 8 mi. S. Ptatar. Brant Branham Phom 623-22K5 Sunday School at 10 am; War- Donald H. Curtis BATTLE CREEK - Helen F. Schroder, 62, Funeral services were held Friday, Sept of 200 Oakbrock Blvd., formerly of Gun Lake^ 23 at 1 p.m. from the Richard A Henry died Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1983, at Borgess Funeral Home of Battle Creek. Rev. Robert Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was born Sept L. Zuhl officiated. Burial was in Morgan 26, 1920 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Cemtery in Leroy Township. Memorial Gordon and Edith (Coutz) Barhyte. contributions may be made to the Cancer She married Aaron “Bill" Schroder on Society. Jan. 5, 1939. He preceded her in death Feb. 25, 1980. She was employed for 35 years with General Foods in Battle Creek. ST. CLOUD. FLA. - Memorial services for She was a member of the 25 Year Club of Laurence Bates, who died Aug. 30,1983, in St General Foods and a former member of the Cloud Fla., and his wife, Madeline, who Gun Lake Association. preceded him in death, will be held Oct. IS. 9 Mrs. Schroder is survived by a son, a.m., at St Joseph Valley Memorial Park. Richard S. Schroder of East Leroy; one 16480 Cleveland Rd., Granger, Ind. Call John daughter, Mrs. John (Donna) Brown of Vleamick, (219> 232-0843, for further Battle Creek; five grandchildren; two • directions. stepgrandchildren; and one brother, Wayne Pattachet of Portage. OMuariu cont/ni/Mf on papa 5 Laurence Bates ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefleraon. Father Lron Pohl. Piwtcr Satur- REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, S. Jefleraon at WatauL Kaomth Colburn. Pastor Home 6984567 Sunday School 10 am. Worship 11 am. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway Rev. Jamea Hilgvndorf. Paator. Sunday Service* 9.45 am Sunday School Hour, 11 tOO a.m. Morning Worahip Service; 6.00 p.m. Evening Service. Wadnraday. 7 00 pm. Servnee for Adulte. Teena and Children. Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Vrader Ro*d. 1 Mile south of M-50 hetwm Darby •nd Nuh Roads Pastor Bill Stevens. Phone 893-2315 10 am. Sunday School; 11 s tn. Morning Worahip; 7 p.m. Sunday evening worship; 7.30 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Service. ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odeaaa Rev. Louia Badone. Admun*trator 3744274 or 374-7405. Saturday Maaa 5:30 p.m; Sunday Maaaea 8 and 10. WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, jurt off M46 N. of M-50 to Village of Wood­ bury. Pastor Duane Walter. Phone 374-7251 Worahip ee~>cv 930 am; Sunday School 10:45 a m.. Youth Fellowship Wcdneoday 7 pm.; Bible Study and Prayer Service Wednesday 7 pm CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner of 1st and 2nd Ave.. Lake Odeaaa Paator George Speu Phone 3744756. Sunday Morning Worahip Service 11.00 a.m. Sunday School • 1000 am Evening Service - 7:30 pm Wadnmday Evening Prayer Meeting 7:30 p m LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST. Hwy. M-50. W mile W. of M46, Lake Odeaaa Rev. Jamas Hulett. Paator. Worahip 8:30 and 1 i a m.; Evening Service at 730 pm CENTRAL UNITED ME1H0DIST. 912 Fourth Ave. Rev. Stephen Keller. Ph. 3740861, Church School 9 :5 a m . Worahip Services 8:30 and 11 a.m. Coflee Hour 12 LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Pmtor Doryl Kauffman. 367-4555. A-mm from the high •chool. 7180 Vdte Rd.. M-50 Sunday School 10:00 am ; Worahip Servire 11:00 a.m Evening Service 630 pm.: Wednraday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. “Renew-Season III” starts again at St. Rose Catholic Church The Renew process continues at St Rose Catholic Church in Hastings this fall. The theme of “Season III” is “Empowerment By The Spirit”. Starting the weekend of Oct. 8 -9, the six weekly themes will focus on how justice is connected with faith, and, with the help of “the Spirit”, persons try to live justly. A variety of activities are planned, for all ages, that are educational or which build a stronger sense of community. Renew was first experienced in Newark, N.J., and was successfully implemented in 39 other diocesse in North America. “The'program is an effort to deepen the Catholic Christian Faith,” said Verle Krammin, “It also aims to make Catholics more aware of their faith and make the church more inviting to its own members who find themselves apart from it It also encourages Catholics to become more ecumenically minded so that greater bonds of unity can be forged with others. “A final purpose of Renew is to better equip Catholics so their faith, their values, their prayer, and their talents can be brought to the social issues of their communities and world. Under the leadership of Pastor Rev. Leon H. Pohl, Associate Pastor Rev. Cletus Herman, and also Jeanne McFadden, Marcia and Jim Mellen, Jan and Jim Met­ zger, Sally and Bill Dreyer, Bev and Jack Lambka, Shirley and John Rugg, Adele and Earl Argetsinger, Nancy and Juan Con­ treras, Lota and Dave McIntyre. Renew has became and will continue to be a part of St Rose Parish. Local Nazarenes to celebrate Diamond Anniversary beginning Sunday, October 2 The Hastings Church of the Nazarene, 1716 North Broadway, will be having special activities during the first three Sundays of October, beginning with "Begin the , Celebration Sunday,” on Oct. 2. Foilwing that will be “Heritage Sunday", on Oct. 9, featuring 1906 styles and a potluck dinner after the morning service. Then on Oct. 16 is "Diamond Jubilee Sunday," children and 75th Anniversary certificates of attendance for the adults. There will also be a birthday party with cake and ice cream after the evening ser­ vice. Rev. James Hilgendorf, pastor of the church, along with the church membership invites all their friends to join in the celebration and take part in all of the ac- CHRISTIAN REFORMED 620 Sixth Aw Rev Ben Ridder. Ph 3744607 9 30 am Coffee Hour. 945 am Sunday School. 11 am. Worahip Service. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Av» Rev Randill Kohl.. Ph. 374. 8751. Worahip Hour 9:30 am.. Fellowship Hour 1030a m.. Church School 11 tt.n Hickory Comers HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev. Phil Perkins. Pastor. 10 am Sunday , School. 11 am. Morning Worship. Junior Church. Nursery; 7pm Worahip. Wednes­ day 7.30 p.m Family Night Mi«uoruir> Society w-rond Friday. 7 pm. Potluck. LET FAITH SHOW WHAT IS MEANT BY HAVING A NICE DAY ytlherever you go, someone usually tells you to “have a nice day;” either in person as in the case ol a friend or the cashier at the super­ market, or in writing as on a bumper sticker or just about anywhere. You may have said it yourself on occasion. It is a nice, friendly thought; and we could certainly do a lot worse than to wish some­ one a pleasant experience. However, it might be a good idea to ponder just what would constitute a nice day. The faith you learn at your House of Wor­ ship will tell you that among other things it should include: accomplishing something worthwhile, do­ ing a good deed, being careful not to harm anyone, lookingfor good in peop'e, trying to be cheerful in your dealings with them; and finally, saying a pray­ er of thanks to God that because of His help, guid­ ance and love, you did indeed have a nice day. Water well to be replaced...Continued from page 1 Council called on an Ann Arbor engineering firm to replace a well, located in the well house at Tyden Park. The well is reportedly pumping sand and gravel at an increasing rote. Cost of a new well could run as high as $300,000. Council increased the disability insurance coverage of the city’s 20 volunteer firemen, from $50 a week in lost wages to $200. Mary Lou Gray, chairman of the council’s Parks. Recreation and Insurance Com­ mittee, said the boost in coverage would cost the city an extra $368.10 a year. The new policy also increase medical coverage. Gray said the change is necessary, as volunteers are currently covered by "a very, very small police." “The policy goes back so far that the company doesn’t even know its inception date." said Gray. “Fifty dollars was a good sum once, when the policy started.” Council proclaimed the week of Oct 3 “Community Fund” week in Hastings, kicking off the annual United Way drive. The drive’s goal this year is $111,175. There will a kick off breakfast for fund workers Wednesday, at 9 a.m., in the Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall. Council accepted “with regrets" the resignation of Jackie Begg from the city's library board. Council accepted a bid of $24.22 a ton for truck delivered road salt from the Morton Co. Morton’s bids is one of two received by the city. The city also authorized the public service director to seek bids for a 1984 city truck. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 29. 1983 — Page 5 Millage, continued— DeDecker said that the vote to waive the class size proposal was “not unanimous, but close.” “We are interested in working with the community, school board and administration to improve education for the children of Hastings,” he said. DeDecker explained that the board may include proposals for class size ratios of less than 30:1 for kindergarten through third grade and less than 32:1 in grades four through 12 in any millage proposal which will affect the 1983-84 school year. “What we are saying is that we don't want to tie the board's hands in any way,” he said. The HEA has also announced that class size will be open for discussion for any remaining years of the contract. The con­ tract expires in June of 1986. “We’re not closing any doors," DeDecker said. "The HEA believes in smaller class size ratios as a sound educational proposal for the children of the Hastings school district. It must not be interpreted that class size is no longer an educational goal," he added. Prior to two years ago the HEA contract required the board to include class size in all millage proposals. DeDecker said. The contract was changed so that class size could be included in a separate proposal. DeDecker said that separate proposals were tried and didn’t work, which resulted in the letter of waiver. DeDecker estimated that if the millage passes, six to 10 techers will return to work. “You’ve got to have teachers to run programs," DeDecker said. Schoessel said in regard to the letter of waiver: “The teachers know that when class size is small they can do a better job with each child. However, at this point in time it is not possible to achieve the class size called for in the contract between the HEA and the board of education. Therefore, with the realization that the educational programs and services that would be supported with the passage of the find proposition, the teachers have taken this action which enables all of us to focus our attention on the importance of items in Proposition I.” Schoessel explained that the reduction in mills will result in a savings of ap­ proximately $40,000 spread over four years. He also said that the Citizens for Quality Education have met and are preparing to work on the millage campaign. Fredric Jacobs, chairman of the citizens group, said they they will meet again this Hastings students select king, queen contestants Hastings High School homocoming king candidates are (seated, from left) Steve Maurer, Chuck Prucha, Jock Moore, (standing) Greg Fox, Louis Burroughs, David Kuzava, Joel Christenson and Todd Slater. Not shown ore Larry Hoffman and Keith Briggs. Hastings students nominated ten girls and ten boys for king and queen, this week, to reign over the homecoming game, Oct. 7, against Harper Creek High School The field will be narrowed to five can­ didates in voting today, then final selections for king and queen will be made on Oct. 6. Girls nominated for queen are Paula Atkinson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Atkinson; Heather Barnes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Barnes; Teresa Barry, daughter of Marcy Barry; Debra Dykstra, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dykstra; Gina Frantz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lefty Frantz. Also Char Gibbs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gibbs; Stacy Shepler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Shepler; Angie Weller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Weller; Traci Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Wilson; and Karen Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Williams. Boys nominated for king are Keith Briggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee White; Louis Burroughs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Burroughs; Joel Christensen, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Christensen; Greg Fox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fox; Larry Hoffman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hoffman. Also David Kuzava, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Kuzava; Steve Maurer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Maurer; Jack Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Moore; Chuck Prucha, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Prucha; and Tom Slater, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Slater. week to review the past campaign to see what changes can be made. "There were questions brought up after the millage but not before. We'd like to see these questions answered.” he said. Jacobs said that “coffee klatches” and a city-wide meeting are being planned sometime prior to the election. Apparently there was some misconception concerning the monies to be generated by the millage, Jacobs said. The fund will not be part of the general operating budget, but will be designated for the exact programs on the ballot, he continued. Jacobs said that the reduction in dollars shows the honesty of the board, steering committee and administration. "Millages at times tend to divide com­ munities and we don't want this to happen in Hastings," Jacobs said. He said the items being asked for are not “icing on the cake” but are necessary programs. "We plead with people to let us know if they have questions,” he continued, "and hopefully we can solve some problems and get the millage passed." "From where I stand, we will continue to work until it passes," he said. Walldorff restoration, continued from page 1 Since the masonry on al) the building’s exterior surfaces has been coated with several layers of paint, the existing paint will be removed from the mason y surfaces, brickwork, stone lintels and sills. All the masonry joints will be tuckpointed, as needed, with mortar which will be matched in color and consistency with the original. Conti also will reglaze, prime and paint all window sashes. Wooden parts will be duplicated to replace rotted or missing sections of sash. All broken glass will be replaced and all aluminum panels will be removed. An interesting architectural detail on the building is the wooden roping which frames all the windows. The missing wooden roping will be duplicated and installed as needed and all the roping will be scraped, primed and painted to resemble stone. Restoration of this feature is expected to increase ar­ chitectural interest of the windows. The iron stairs, attached to the side of the building’s exterior, will be enchanced with paint. All the cast iron parts will be sand­ blasted first to remove rust. The building which is now known as Walldorffs was apparently completed in late 1869 or early 1870, said Judy, noting that advertisements began appearing in the Banner in May of 1870. By checking microfilm of articles found in a local column in the Banner, Judy learned many interesting facts about the history of the building's construction. An article dated August 26, 1868 tells that excavation was underway for laying the foundation for “another three story brick block” on the northeast comer of State and Jefferson for proprietors Messrs. J.A. Sweezy, William Barlow, and J.S. Goodyear. The article says that the building will bouse —OBITUARY— Harold S. Rogers, Sr. Charles F. Johnston Local insurance executive elected to national post A Hastings insurance executive was elected chairman of a national trade association during its recent gathering in Kansas City. Charles F. Johnston, 50, executive vice president, treasurer, and a director of the Hastings Mutual Insurance Co., was selected to head the National Association of Mutal Insurance Companies (NAMIC) during its 87th annual convention. As chairman of NAMIC, Johnston will head its executive committee meetings, participate in affiliated state association meetings, coordinate the many activities of the trade group, and handle various public relation assignments. Johnston has served on several com­ mittees for NAMIC in past years and was the recipient of the NAMIC Service Award and 'the NAMIC Merit Award. NAMIC is the world’s largest insurance trade association and is comprised of 1190 companies in 43 states, plus Canada and Europe. Johnston liad been with Hastings Mutual since 1964. He received hi» BA in economics from St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y. In addition to his activities with NAMIC, Johnston has been active in various state­ level insurance and related associations. Locally, he has served and still serves on a number of volunteer and civic organizations and committees. Johnston and his wife, Dona, reside at 210 Mary Lou Dr., Hastings. They have one daughter, Janet. FARMERS • BUILDERS I Special Purchase: ■ GALVANIZED and PRE-PAINTED I! BARN SIDING & ROOFING | 80' per fact of length................ GilVUilMl || 95' per foot of length......................Plilted ■ ($35.63 per square) *1.37 per foot of lengthFreeligM P»els Galvanized - White, Red, Blue, Brown Lengths ■ 8’, 1 O’, 12’, 14’, 16’, 18’, 20’, 24’ S H IW KI — CASH AND CARRY ONLY— ST. REGIS CULVERT I 202 Morrell, Charlotte, Ml. rI Phone (517) 543-3430 the first Thursday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00 pm al Hastings Community Center 120 N. Michigan Sponsored by Michigan Hearing Aid Co. CtL'Coliett for mon iiJwr.itiM 1-131-2620 1 Harold S. Rogers, Sr., 60, of 1036 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings, died early Wed­ nesday, Sept 28 at Grand Rapids Osteopathic Hospital. Mr. Rogers was bom in Hastings on Oct. 2, 1922, the son of Sterling and Lydia (Netzd) Rogers. He was a lifelong Hastings resident and graduated from Hastings High Schoo! in 1940. He served far one year with the Civilian Conservation Corps and was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Army Air Force from 1942 to 1946. He was employed by E.W. Bliss Co. for 33 years, retiring in Oct. 1981, and for the past two years by the Hastings school system. He was an avid sportsman and a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. He married Phyllis Duffey on Sept. 30, 1949. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Dan (Sherry) Shepler of Hastings; two sons, Terry Keller of Six Lakes and Harold S. Rogers, Jr., of Hastings; four grandchildren; a brother, Gerald Rogers of Saginaw; a sister, Mrs. Thane (Ilene) Young of Gun Lake and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 1 from the Wren Funeral Home. Dr. Myron K. Williams will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Cleancut foes accept DNR proposals "with reluctance” The Barry Preservation Committee has accepted, “with reluctance", the Department of Natural Resources clearcutting proposals for 198^84. Bert Pryor, the group’s chairman, says his group is glad that “the majority of the sites are will away for the roads, both primary and secondary, and are scattered throughout the forests in small cuts." However, Pryor says the group is "bothered by a few comparatively large cuttings, and the loss of valuable trees. In a statement, released at a DNR meeting in Hope Township Hall Sept. 21, the group made a number of requests concerning the clearcutting of state game area land, including: — To notify in writing all property owners who will have cutting done on their property line, stating the location and area of such cuts, at least ten days prior to the advertising or bids. — To award separate bids for different kinds of cutting, such as for timber, firewood, pulpwood. — To allow more for bids from small cutters on in­ dividual cutting sites. — To do a complete in­ ventory of game area timber to allow for “comprehensive planning." “The Barry County Preservation Commitee believes that the goals of the DNR wildlife Division are not mutually exclusive...that wise management of Barry County’s state lands can be of substantial financil benefit. three stores. 100-feel deep, with a splendid hall over all on the third floor. Incidently, over the years, after the building was completed, the hall was the meeting place for many local organizations and secret orders, including Barry Lodge No. 13 Knights of Pythias, Hastings Lodge No. 3 Imperial Knights, Hastings Lodge No. 58 1OOF. Barry Lodge No. 321, and the Hastings Grange No. 52. On Sept. 9,1868. a Banner article noted that the stone laying has already commenced for the new brick block of Goodyear, Sweezy and Barlow. Noting that the building was fast ap­ proaching completion, a Banner story in July of 1869 said the building "was destined to be (for the present at least) the finest structure in our fair city." A year later, in August of 1870, the Banner stated that "John Michael has been putting the final finishing touch to the “Empire Block" by painting and sanding the window caps. This gives them a beautiful brown stone appearance which forms a marked contast with the brick walls." A few weeks later, the newspaper told of scaffolding being in place and work on the cornices continuing. It wasn’t until 1893 that Milan Walldorff became associated in business in the “Empire Block.” At that time Milan joined A. E. Renkes in the furniture and un­ dertaking business known as Renkes and Walldorff. Sixteen years later, Milan’s brother, Harry Walldorff, joined the firm and in July of 1911 they bought out Renkes interest and the firm became known as Walldorff Brothers. After the two brothers, Dan Walldorff (Harry’s son) took over the business, followed by Dan’s son, Bob WaUdorff, and now Phil. Sogth Jefferson Street News HEAD TO TOE We can meet your grooming needs here on South Jefferson Street from “head to toe." The Barber Shop or the Hair Care Center can cut and style your hair no matter how scruffy you look. Beebes Shoe Repair can repair shoes, boots, etc., to look like new. Bosleys can help the parts in between with vitamins, beauty aids, perfume, candy, etc. So, when you feel depressed, “down in the dumps”, “out of sorts", visit us here on South Jefferson Street and leave feel­ ing like a new person. ICHAMBEROF COMMERCE One of the Important establishments on South Jefferson Street Is the office of the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce. If you have never visited the Chamber office, you should stop in to see Nancy, Joan and the gang. You would be surprised at the number of projects in which the chamber is in­ volved. They also can supply you with information about almost anything in Barry County, and they have a wealth of tourist info about Michigan. We are happy to have the chamber on South (Jefferson._________________________ , I BOSLEY NEWS The big news at Bosleys this week is that one of our front windows was bro­ ken. We were going to have a “Smashed Window” sale (i.e. BOSLEY SMASHES PRICES), but we figured our customers were too smart to fall for it. Instead, we replaced the window and put a sign on it reminding you that our color enlarge­ ment sale ends this Friday, Sept. 30. A 5x7 color enlargement from your favor­ ite Kododacolor negative is $1.29. You Save 706 on each enlargement. There is no limit. We also have a special on 8x10 color enlargements at $2.59 (you save $1.40, but we can’t make 8x10 enlarge­ ments from 110 or disc negatives.) Stop in and see us on South Jefferson Street for more details. As always, when shop­ ping South Jefferson, we invite you to park free behind Bosleys and walk through our store. QOSLEY ArriACY- 118 South Jefferson, Hastings Phone... 945-3429 ! �The Hastings Banner—Thursday, September 29, 1983. Page 6 Woodland News Richard Brodbeck walked the Mackinac Bridge for the 20th time this Labor Day. Richard was accompanied by his grand­ daughter, Diane Griffian. and her husband, Don Griffian, and their baby, Jolene. Jolene was one year and four weeks old at the time of the walk, and this was the second time that she has crossed the Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day with her great-grandfather. Last year she was four weeks old and crossed in a stroller pushed by her parents. A birthday party was held for Russell Brodbeck on Sunday at the home of his brother. Will Brodbeck and wife Margaret. It was Russell's 69th birthday, and his six brothers and five sisters were all present. With all of the nieces and nephews and their families, there were 62 people at the party. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Niethamer, Mrs. Ruth Niethamer, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stannard were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Max Coats in Hastings on Sunday evening. Also present at the dinner was the Coats' daughter, Carolyn Casey, and granddaughter, Kelly Casey. Five years ago. when the Harold Stan­ nards and the Tom Niethamers were in Germany, they stayed at the Wineman Hotel in Bad Wimpen, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Wineman. They discovered that not only did the Winemans have a son-in-law named Niethamer, they had a daughter who lives in Charlotte, Michigan. When the Stannards and the Niethamers returned to Bad Wimpen, Germany this summer, they again stayed at the Wineman Hotel, and they invited Mr. and Mrs. Wineman to visit Woodland if they came to Michigan to visit their daughter in Charlotte. Last week, Mrs. Wineman telephoned from Charlotte and said that she was in Michigan. She and her daughter came to Woodland one day last week and spent part of the day with the Niethamers and visited at the Stannard home. Mrs. Wineman returned to Germany by plane on Sunday. Woodland Women's Study Club will hold their annual Gentlemen's Night Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Zion Lutheran Church. A Swiss Steak Dinner will be served to the members and their guests at 7 p.m. A magic program will follow the dinner. Reservations should be made by calling the telephone committee by noon Friday, Sept. 30. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Kussmaul attended a Nuptial Mass for their grandson. Jay Kussmaul, and Miss Julia Rowe at St. by Catherine Lucas Jerard's Catholic Church in Lansing Saturday p.m. The reception was held at St. Jerard's school cafeteria. Out-of-state relatives came from Wisconsin and Ohio. Jay's two sisters, Jaymie and Kimberly, were bridesmaids and his brother, Andrew, was groomsman. Jay’s cousin — also a grandson of Stuart and Audry Kussmaul — Martin Niecko of Kalamazoo, was an usher. Martin's son, Stuart Niecko, was altar boy. Mrs. Kussmaul said that over 200 people attended the very nice wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Kussmaul will honeymoon at Mackinac Island, iu Canada, and at the Kussmaul cottage at Blue Lake, Mecosta. They will return to DeWitt where they plan to make their home. The Woodland Lions Club Board of Directors met last Tuesday evening at the Woodland’s Lions Den. They discussed plans for their annual Halloween party for the community. This party will be held on Halloween evening, Monday, Oct. 31, in the Herald Classic Memorial Park. There will be a bonfire and hot dog roast with fresh apple cider for all youngsters of any age. Costumes will be judged at 7 p.m. The Lions Club Board also decided to donate $700 t" Woodland community projects. They voted to establish a Carl Jordan Memorial Scholarship fund which will give a small scholarship each year to a deserving Lakewood High School senior. Details will be worked out later. Mr. and Mrs. Garold McMillen left last Monday to take his aunt, Mrs. Blanche Lukehart, back to her home in Irwin, Penn­ sylvania. Mrs. Lukehart had been visiting at tiie McMillens’ Woodland home during September. While they were in Penn­ sylvania, the McMillens were the guests of Mrs. James Schaeffer of Irwin, a suburb of Pittsburg. They also visited with other relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Divillbis, who live at Home, Penn. Before returning to Michigan, the McMillens "did" Pittsburg. They saw several new buildings which are being built in that dty, including the gorgeous new Pittsburg Plate Glass Com­ pany Headquarters near the confluence of three rivers — the Susquehanna and the Monongahela join and form the Ohio in Pittsburg. The McMillens also rode a cable car up ML Washington and had dinner at a place called "Seafood ou the River". Mercedetti said that it was cold and wet all the while they were in Pennsylvania. They returned home on Friday. Kilpatrick Church Sunday School had a carry-in dinner on Sunday. The dinner was to kickoff an October attendance contest bet­ ween the Sunday Schools of Kilpatrick and Calvary Brethren churches. There were approximately 60 people at the dinner. The losing Sunday School in the attendance contest will have to hold a dinner during November for the winners. Mrs. Raymond (Alma) Faul visited her sister, Mrs. Frank Zimmerman, in Kalamazoo on Saturday. Mrs. Zimmerman Lake Odessa News Sympathy is extended to the Mergener family of Eaton Rapids upon the recent death of Mrs. Mergener. Rev. Mergener is a retired minister and is known by many in Lake Odessa. Mr. and Mrs. Harlan MacDowell and her mother, Mrs. Rybolt of Grand Ledge, were Monday visitors of his aunt, Ruth Peterman. They enjoyed a luncheon with her as their guest to celebrate her birthday. Mrs. Rybolt is now residing in Grand Ledge with the MacDowells. She was a former resident of Detroit and Florida until the death of her husband several years ago. The Jolly Dozen meets Friday afternoon, Oct. 7 at the home of Nettie Curtis for their first meeting after summer vacation. Bine Star Mothers meeting is scheduled to meet at Lake Manor Tuesday, Oct. 4, with a potluck supper, followed by a business meeting. Congratulations to Kay Mishler of St Johns as she was elected the 1983-84 department president for the American Legion Auxiliary. Among her responsibilities in the auxiliary have been a number of of­ fices which included president of the Eighth District. Kay is well-known in the Lake Odessa area. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Strecker of Troy visited her mother, Ruth Peterman. She was a luncheon guest, assisting Mrs. Peterman in the celebration of her birthday. The Dance Fitness Class started Friday, Sept. 16, at the Congregational Church, with classes at 11 a.m. Anyone interested is in­ On SATURDAYS Bring Your Banking to Us When you're making out your Saturday morning schedule, remember to put HCB on your list. For our present customers, Saturday hours are a real convenience, providing added time to handle finan­ cial matters. was recently moved trom a nospital where she had been under treatment for six weeks to a convalescence facility for continuing care. Mr. and Mrs. Faul returned home that evening. Kerry Faul is tome on leave from the Navy. He has been in the Navy for nine months. Kerry is now stationed aboard the USS Independence, currently at Jackson­ ville, Fla. The ship will be leaving on a cruise about Oct. 15. Kerry is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Faul and the grandson of Raymond Faul. And these extra banking hours will be just as wel­ comed by all new customers who need to bank on Saturdays. Now is the perfect time to open an account at HCB, and make the switch to Saturday banking conven­ ience. HASTINGS OFFICE MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE 8:30 to Noon Drive-In Service 9:00 to Noon Lobby & Drive-In Service vited to join. Word was received by friends of the death of Stanley Karas of Greenville Tuesday night. The family were former residents of Lake Odessa when he was associated with Lake Odessa Machine Products. The date of Family Night of the Congregational Church was changed this month and, instead of a potluck supper, an ice cream social was held Wednesday Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. Along with the homemade ice cream, desserts were served. The men of ti.e Congregational Church held their first fall breakfast in the church dining room on Sunday, Sept. 25, before the morning worship service. Volunteers served the meal. All men of the church are invited to attend. Lisa Jackson and Page Cunningham were among the 71 youth who spent a week at Camp Henry near Newaygo. Rev. Randall Kohls was a counselor for the boys’ cabins. The first fall meeting of the Women’s Fellowship of the Congregational Church was held Wednesday in the church dining room with a 1 p.m. salad luncheon. The business meeting was held, and upcoming projects were discussed for the new year, including the bazaar on November 4, and also projects completed. The installation of officers followed with Helen Haller serving as the installing officer. She took as her theme for the dedication service — "Take My Life, and Let it Be". There were responses by the members as the officers lighted their candles and placed them in holders. New officers installed were President Laurel Garlinger, Vice Presidents Barbara Strong and Doris McCaul, Secretary Carol Jackson, Treasurer Mildred Sensiba, and Directors Jane Shoemaker, Betty Carey, Rose Johnson and Susie Hansbarger. Other special committees were also named. The meetings were held the second Monday of each month from Sep­ tember through June. The West Central Michigan Association of Congregational Church Women will meet at the Greenville church Thursday, Oct 6, with coffee hour at 9 a.m. Saturday, OcL 15, the local church’s Women’s Fellowship will be hostesses for the Western Michigan Association of Congregational Christian Churches meeting at the Lake Odessa church. Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315, Order of tlie Eastern Star entertained the Ionia County Past Matrons for a 6:30 p.m. potluck in the Masonic Temple. Members attended from Belding, Ionia, Portland, and Lake Odessa. After a business meeting, the evening was spent playing games and visiting. The next meeting will be held at Evergreen Chapter in Lyons on Thursday, April 6. The Women's Fellowship of the First Congregational Church of Lake Odessa recently held a planning meeting in the church dining room on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. to set up the program for the coming year. Wednesday, Oct. 19 has been scheduled for “Trip Day” to Frankenmuth and Friday, Nov. 4 for the Annual Bazaar to be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church dining room. Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315 held its first regular meeting of the fall Tuesday evening, Sept. 13, in the Masonic Temple. After the business meeting, members having July, August and September birthdays were Aud’s Antics The number of collectibles related to television's colorful history are as varied as the 3400 plus TV series that aired from 1948 to 1983. The many related TV games, magazines, toys, films, cards, model kits, records, bodes, etc. span light years — from "Lost in Space" to "Star Trek” — making them primetime collectors’ items for both nostalgia fansand "popular culture" buffs in search of fond memories of television’s yesterdays. Television programming began in earnest in 1948. Primetime featured such network shows as "The Ed Sullivan Show", "The Milton Berie Show", "Meet the Press”, "The Jackie Gleason Show”, and the numerous space shows (among them “Captain Video" in 1949, "Space Patrol" in 1950, “Rocket Rangers” in 1953, and "Rocky Jones, Space Ranger”, debuting in 1954). From 1948 to the late 1950s, every television dty had its own T.V. scheduling publication. In Detroit, it was "TV Today"; in Philadelphia, "TV Digest"; in Boston, "TV Forecast”; in New York, "Television Guide"; in the Washington area, “Teleguide"; in Indianapolis, "TV News”, and in Los Angeles, "Radio-Television Life”. Finally in 1953, every publication timetable was nationally called "TV Guide" as we know it today. The forementioned early space shows were espedally rich in TV collectibles. Like their predecessors on radio, these early TV shows offered premiums to youthful viewers. Rocket rings, autographed photoe, belt buckles, mini-TV sets and other assorted gadgetry could be obtained through the mail — frequently for the "exhortxtant" price of 25 cents and a popside wrapper. As evidenced by recent auction reports, these early space show premiums are gaining in popularity with pop culture collectors. The 1950s was an era of rapid growth and expansion for the television industry. The late 1940s and early 1950s heralded the beginning of the video era, affectionately known as "The Golden Age of Television", where live drama flourished on such primetime series as "Playhouse 90", "Phiico Television Playhouse”, “Kraft Theatre”, “The Hallmark Television Playhouse", and "Goodyear Playhouse". Still photos from these early TV shows are highly prized by collectors. As the live drama series began to ebb during the late 1950s, the era of the TV western began its assault on the primetime schedule. By the fall of 1959, there were no less than 26 TV westerns. Along with the western explosion on TV came an avalanche of merchandise directly related to them, thus providing today’s TV memorabilia collectors with many reminders of the TV range wars of that era. Among the choice collectives are statues made by Hartland Plastics, Inc. which featured plastic statues of Steve McQueen in "Wanted: Dead or Alive”; James Gamer as "Maverick"; Robert Culp in "Tradedown"; James Amess from "Gunsmoke", and Nick Adams as Johnny Yuma in "The Rebel". These statues are currently selling at auctions from $100 to $140 each, if mint There are also other prime collectibles such as gum card sets by Topps (in 1958) which are selling on the collectors’ market for $40 to $50 each set. There are also gun and holster sets, featuring Clint Eastwood from honored. Refreshments were served in the dining room by Crystal Howard. The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday evening, Oct. 4, which is one week early because the Grand Chapter which will convene October 11-13 at Wing Stadium in Kalamazoo. Hie Past Matrons were entertained by Laurel Garlinger for a potluck supper Tuesday evening, Sept. 20. After the business meeting, the evening was spent playing games and visiting. "Rawhide"; Clint Walker from "Cheyen­ ne"; Chuck Conners as Lucas McCain in "The Rifleman”; and a toy Derringer with the famous calling card from Paladin in "Have Gun — Will Travel". The same premise holds true also for the Roy P.ogers and the Lone Ranger legends, whose origins in the entertainment industry date back to the 1920s and 1930s. With the exceptions of' Gunsmoke", which ran from 1955-1975, and Bonanza, with air dates of 1959-1973, the westerns that were spawned in the late 1950s began dying out in the early 1960s. Science fiction and escapist fare, such as "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.”, "Lost in Space”, “I Spy”, "The Time Tunnel”, and "The Wild, Wild West”, filled the primetime schedule of these socially turbulent times. The early 1970s to the present is, without a doubt, the television era of the situation comedy. “All in the Family", which debuted on Jan. 12,1971, served as a catalyst for this new breed of sit-com. Featuring con troversial issues on a number of topical subjects, “All in the Family" broke away from traditional family comedies of the past. This led to a rash of situation comedies like "The Jeffersons”, “Sanford and Son”, "Happy Days’’, "Three’s Company", “Alice”, "One Day at a Time”, "Taxi”, and many others we could name. Memorabilia produced in connection with these comedies include dolls, games, gum cards and various toys. Although many of the items are of recent vintage, there are scarcities. The passage of time will con­ tinually add age to these items and they will become collectors’ finds. The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. has aquired some choice TV memorabilia in recent years. The In­ stitution's National Museum of American History has been the beneficiary of such oneof-a-kind items as Archie Bunker’s easy chair, Fonzie’s leather jacket, and various props from the now defunct police comedy series "Barney Miller”. After the final twopart episode of the long-running comedy hit "M.A.S.H.” is completed, the entire "M.A.S.H." set will be permanently housed at tht Smithsonian. TV-related cards are extremely popular with collectors. They achieved much of their popularity as a result of the boom in recent years of the baseball card hobby. Sets available include: "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.”, a 55-card set by Topps (1965), $30$40; "Howdy Doody", a 42-card set by Burry’s Cookies, $75480; “Batman”, a 44card set by Topps (blue backs) 1966, $50460; “Dr. Kildare" and "Ben Casey", a 110-card set by Topps (1962), $80490; "Hogan’s Heroes", a 66-card set by Topps (bubble gum) 1966, $45455, and "Thcrbuter Umite", a 50-card set by Bubbles, Inc. (1962), $130$150. L.P. soundtracks featuring music from television shows include the original music for "The Andy Griffeth Siow", “Peter Gunn", "Mission: Impossible", "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.”, "Cheyenne", "The Virginian", and "Dark Shadows". As time passes, many now familiar musical show themes will be added to this listing. The collecting'of such items will give new insights into the American culture as per­ ceived through the eyes of the medium called television. Revival services at Nazarene Church Rev. and Mrs. Ottis Smith will be holding revival services at the Hastings Church of the Nazarene, 1716 North Broadway, OcL 1116, at 7 p.m. each evening and at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday. Rev. Smith sings and plays the guitar in addition to preaching, his wife, Marguerite, is also an accomplished musician. The public is cordially invited to attend. Montgomery Ward Hastings • Phone 945-9521 Storewide Appliance Safe Refrigerators - Freezers Microwave Ovens 25” Console TV’s Washers and Dryers tfttp Sunk Early television memorabilia • FREE SALE CATALOGS • Hours: 9 to 6 Weekdays / 9 to 1 Saturday Nashville church plans film showing Minister and author Charles R. Swindoll has some new insights in a film called "Priorities: Freedom - From the Tyranny of the Urgent", which will be shown at the Nashville Baptist Church on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. The best-selling author, who is also senior pastor of the First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton, Calif., warns that "the urgent always makes the most noise”, in a first of a sixsegment series called "Strengthening Your Grip”. He offers four priorities which “patiently and quietly wait for us to realize their significance, ” and which can lead to more authentic living in the midst of today’s fast paced lifestyles. The films are produced by Word, Inc. of Waco, Texas, which also published Swindoll's book by the same title as the film series, and his previous best-seller, "Improving Your Serve". �f _ The Hostings Bonner — Thursday, September 29. 1983 — Page 7 __ Grote found guilty, Surratt gets triple life terms A Barry County jury Friday Fndav found Kevin Eugene Grote guilty of all five counts against him in connection with the Nov. 30, 1982 robbery and stabbing deaths of Frances Young and Helen Mott The jury of seven women and four men returned the verdict after almost six hours of deliberation deliberation. Grote stood quietly in front of presiding Judge Hudson E. Deming in the Barry County Circuit Courtroom as the jurors were polled on each of the counts against him — two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of felony murder, and one count of mkkn-,. armed robbery. Deming later sentenced Rodney B Surratt, who confessed to being Grote's accomplice in the murders, to three life terms on reduced charges of two counts of second degree murder, and one count of armed robbery. ■ Surratt's reduced pleas came in exchange for his testimony against Grote. David Tripp, Surratt's court-appointed attorney, told the court that his client showed that he was bothered by what had happened, which led to his confession and testimony. Tripp pointed out that Surratt has no Letter to the Editor: Loss of American freedom decried To the Editor: The United States of America is the most positive forte in the world. This is as true today as it was 200 years ago. We are, even in these times a living miracle, the hope of all mankind. People even set out for our shores in overloaded leaky boats in the hope to gain freedom. Why? Because they know what we have, and know that they have been deprived. These emigrants have only the knowledge of feeling real oppression and have been deprived of listening to our TV media bombard them about what war mongers we are. These people sense that we enjoy a peace here that b real, ‘a peace that passes all understanding’ (Phil. 4:7), a peace that is promised the individual, not to nations who are threatened by pirates. Each nation must defend itself or fall, there is no alternative. It is my hope that the American people put aside the babbling of false spokesman who would lead us to a hell-on-earth. Revisionist historians have attempted to ‘paint’ George Washington as, a second rate intellect, a wino, a card playei, and other charges (of which our long dead hero cannot defend himself). The distinguished historian. Marcus Cunliffe suggests viewing Washington from four angles. "As a copybook hero, the father of the country, the disinterested patriot, and the revolutionary leader.” It was long the practice in United States schools that children copy into a book various sayings and bits of advice on how to live, and one of the favorite exercises in the 19ih century was listing the virtues of Washington, which grew and grew as the years passed. Many of these appeared in a biography written by Parson Weems. There virtues (that is, if the child imitatedI Washington, they too, could be great, suc­ cessful people). As the father of the country, he was the first commander-in-chief then the first President. Richard Henry Lee said it best, "he was first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” were others as well who created facts about Washington. Weems biography sold some fifty editions. What is important is that it instilled in the children a sense of physical and moral His image replaced King George III as the symbol of the people. The farewell address on retiring as President was like that of a father to his children. He was a true patriot, though disinterested in public office, not power hungry, in fact serving in the war left him much poorer. Washington the revolutionary leader was "the citizen soldier who commanded a citizen army, a liberator, he was the leading revolutionary of the age." Revising history to discredit Washington is an attempt to destroy our feeling for our nation, give shame where we should have pride It is not just with Washington, or course, that this unjust distortion b per­ petrated on this nation, but, he is only one of many, given here to illustrate the dangers that lie ahead. The dangers are very real even though our “daily" news media have their heads (and ours) “buried in the sand”.) I presume that some of my friends look upon my writing with disfavor. But my concern now, and always has been not with election or re-election but that we citizens, and that includes the above mentioned, have offices to which one can run for election. For example, take a look at the 1982 state elec- Coming October 6th Tfi^. ^TOMORROW A Special Section in... Hastings Banner A look at the area's local Agriculture and Agri-Businesses. ...its Present and Possible Future... Don't Miss It! tions. William Milliken realizing that he was no longer popular enough to be re-elected, promoted Jim Brickley for the governor’s chair. Being unsuccessful, Milliken threw his weight behind Blanchard. What the general public does not understand is-Milliken did not and does not see himself as a Republican but rather as a worker for the ‘cause*. Brickley too fits this same mold Where does Blanchard fit in with the Milliken group-as a concensus candidate. Blanchard had the support of Labor’s leaders (they control the PAC dollars, and, he also had the support of the banking people). Now John Citizen may say what an unlikely combination. Labor and Banking, but big brains of both have the same goal­ complete unconditional control of the government- state, national and world. To accomplish this, one thing necessary is to destroy or make the two-party political system ineffective. You see the two party system is a key because it cannot be usefully controlled or manipulated. World government is their goal, (they being people whose names I will give you on revest). Slavery by tax and loss of freedom is what we masses will reap from “their” victory. The big Bank and Labor (leaders), grip on our state, will meet illegally, re-district the state of Michigan and that will eradicate the Republican party in this state, and the only thing wrong with doing that is, we will lose the check and balance of the two party system. I repeat, Milliken no longer is really a Republican, he left the party for the cause of ‘one world' power. Why any thinking person, at this late date, still believes we must not oppose the Kremlin, Havana, Peking, Hanoi, or any pirate anywhere so that we may have peace baffles me. As Patrick Henry said in the Virginia House of Burgesses. “Gentlemen may cry peace, peace but there is no peace-" in his ‘give me liberty or give me death’ speech, meant to arouse that body to seek the freedom which we have enjoyed. One of the turning points toward the destruction of the United States government, as we have known it, was the destruction of Senator McCarthy when he was routing subversives from government. Since the McCarthy era, our various governmental departments and bureaus have been loaded, evermore with people who are, or are sympathetic to communist belief. Now before further examination of thisthe other thing that has led to trouble was convincing people that—we owe it to our­ selves. We have paid ourselves now well over one trillion dollars. May I ask you if we are better oft for it? Now back to point one,-Central America is falling to the Castroites, (if you don’t like the word communist) one country after another, in the cause of "freedom". Strangely, there are more political prisioners by eight times under the commies, than under the previous dictators. Too the promise of land reform has been completely ignored, whereas under the so called terrible dictators reform was well underway. Now if you stop to think a moment, reform is not a snap of the finger, or simple drawing of a few lines. It is easy to say, Jose ’’edro, Roberto... you now own this acreage...but what does Jose till his new acreage with? He will need power and tools. These tilings require some patience to acquire. While this military activity has been taking place, in Mexico the University students were causing an uproar, and to quiet them they were placed in the Mexican bureaucracy. Now you can bet they have been busy laying the ground work for a takeover-so-with a little imagination how long after Central America falls under commie rule wil) it take for Mexico to follow? How long will it take for Canada to follow? How long will it be before the USA with its socialist bureaucracy will succumb to a new government, and a new constitution? There is a way this can be circumventedhy stopping all monetary support to Russia and its sataiite nations-and insisting that our nations big banks do the same Our Big Banks,Citibank, Morgan, Bank of America, Chase-Manhattan, etc. together with the International Banking Fund, have made and continue to make loans to coun­ tries which have either no intent of repaying or are unable to repay. Such loans can only be classed as dumb. But, do not fear, the banks are safe. We the U.S. taxpayer will repay these loans, loans that go only to make us and our lives more difficult. Our congressman know we are all rich and won t mind. These loans total over 8.5 trillion and. yes, Congress will save IMF and our big banks with cur tax dollars. Let's rededicate ourselves to the positive force we should always be, the most perfect example of government by, of and for, the People. May GOD give us the patience to correct that which needs correcting, and not expect miracles from our leaders who are trying to undo past foolishness. Neither should we expect an idealistic life with our trust only in those who wish us harm. Wendell Strickland Citizen Chicken barbeque, hayride part of weekend fun Homecoming festivities are takihg place down Delton-way this Saturday. Along with the football game against Berrien Springs at 7:30 p.m. and the halftime crowning, the Delton Lions Club will be serving a Chicken Barbecue meal prior to game from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the high school. A half-chicken will sell for $4 and a quarter-chicken for $2.50. The Hastings Jaycees and Jaycettes are sponsoring a "Hayride” on Saturday as well. Schedul ed at 8 p.m., the f un is open to anyone from 18 to 36 years of age Riders are to meet at 1267 Norway Ave. in Hastings. Della Reese, a distinguished vocalist in gospel, jazz, and blues will star in the Broadway musical "Blues in the Night" at Miller Auditorium on the Western Michigan University campus Saturday at 8 p.m. “Blues in the Night”, which received a Tony nomination this year as "best musical", is a musical revue featuring 25 blues and jazz songs by composers such as Bessie Smith, Alberta Hunter, and Johnny Mercer. The musical features three women on a set that depicts their seedy broken-down hotel rooms in Chicago in 1938. Tickets are priced at $12.50, $10, and $7.50 with all seats reserved For ticket information call 383-0933 weekdays. Isaac Stem, world renowed violinist, will also be appearing at Miller Auditorium, his performance scheduled for Monday at 8 p.m.. He will be putting on a benefit concert for the Western Michigan University’s Plaza Arts Circle. Stern has been hailed as one of the foremost violinist of this century. Tickets for the concert are priced at $20, $15, and $12.50 with all seats reserved. The Plaza Arts Circle was organized to raise funds on an annual basis for the support of professional performing and visual arts. For ticket information, call 383-0933 weekdays. The 25th Annual Antique Fair, sponsored by the Junior League of Kalamazoo, will be all “aglitter" with new attractions this year. .. Th^ Frida? Saturday event wil] have over 50 antique dealers, pais "mini-shops”, old-time craft demonstrations, and a display of antique and classic cars The fair will be held al Wings Stadium (1-94 and Sprinkle Road) f rom 10 a.m. to9 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $3 with tickets available at the door. MEDICAL DOCTORS & GROUPS Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. 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The prosecution further reminded the jury that there was evidence incriminating Grote beyond Surratt's testimony. Crowley said that evidence proved that Grote knew Frances Young, was familiar with her home, and knew where the woman kept money. Crowley said that Grote had a motive for the murders "because the victims recognized him." The defense attorney for Grote, John Hofman of Battle Creek, attacked Surratt’s testimony in the final argument. "Not one single thing that (Surratt) told you is verified by any witness,” said Hof­ man. Continued BACKPAGE WAOUTLOOK! PnLC__________ _ ___ LkJ J —NOWOPEN— *■ 'q' Ted’s Restaurant |g<~ history of violence, had cooperateu with the police, and had helped to satisfy justice. Tripp said that Surratt had no plans to go to the the Young residence on Parker Rd. in Prairieville, and had no intent to kill. Surratt maintains that Grote lied to him consistently, and that because he had been drinking, smoking marijuana, taking pills and had donated blood that afternoon, his actions were affected. Judge Deming told Surratt that he felt that he was rehabilitating himself — "Obviously, Mr. Surratt, you are remorseful. There is no question that you did cooperate with the authorities." The judge called the murders “vicious” and "tragic”. The court remanded Surratt to tlie Michigan Dept, of Corrections at Jackson Prison for classification. Judge Deming told Surratt he was to serve his sentence concurrently with any sentences he was now serving. Surratt had spent 291 days in custody since his arrest in Decem­ ber, 1982. Dale Crowley, assistant prosecutor, told the jurors Thursday in his final summation that "the facts show beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant (Grote) is guilty of .............. Special ★ Towel Bonanza 2.99 1.99 Wash............................................ Special1.49 Bath.............................................. Special Hand............................................ Special JCPenney SHOPSUNDAY 12 TO 4 $030 kJ Cd Open daily 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. * �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, September 29. 1983. Page 8 LEGAL NOTICES NOTtCC The Board of County Rood Commissioners of the County of Barry, Michigan, did at a meet­ ing of said Board hold on Sept­ ember 20. 1983. determined that that portion of the following described road be absolutely abandoned ond discontinued as a public highway. Beginning at a point on the Easterly line of Noffke Drive, distance S. 50*18* W. 266.86 feet from the Westerly most comer of Lot 65 of the recorded Plat of NOFFKES LAKE SHORE PLAT NO. r*. In Section 6. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, Thornapple Township. Barry County, Michigan, os recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 4 of Plats on page IB; thence S 39*47 E. 59.00 feet; thence S ST18* W. 125.00 feet; thence N 39*47 W, 59.00 feet to the Easterly line of Noffke Drive, extended Southwesterly; thence N 50*18* E, along said Noffke Drive extended, 125.00 feet to the place of beginning. Being a part of the turnaround area on the South side of Noffke's Lake Shore Plat. Containing 0.17 acres of land. Beginning at a point on the Easterly line of NoHke Drive, distance S 50*18* W. 391.86 feel from the Westerly most comer of lot 65 of the recorded Plat of "NOFFKE’S LAKE SHORE PLAT NO. 1", In Section 6. Town 4 North, Range 10 West. Thom- Michigan os recorded In the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Liber 4 of Plots on page 18; thence S 39*47 E, 59.00 foot to the South line of Noffke’s Lake Shore Plat; thence N 09*17 W. along said South line 75.14 foot; thence N 40*10*41“ E, 58.04 feet to the Easterly line of Noffke Drive, extended Southwesterly and the place of beginning. Being a part of the turnaround area on the South side of Noffke*s lake Shore Plat. Containing 0.039 acres of land. This notice Is given under and by virtue a* Act No. 283 of Public Acts of 1909 os amended. Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Barry, Michigan Norman Jock Lenz. Chairman Robert D. Russell. Member Stephen Scott, Member I certify that the foregoing Is olution mode and adopted a* a regular board mooting of the Barry County Rood Commission Signed: Betty Moore Secretary of the Board Motion * • Z ? e by 10-13 Commissioner interest to absolutely abandon and discontinue that portion at Hickory Road right-of-way and the centerline of Section 28, TIN, R8W, Johnstown Township east was relocated and removed by the construction of n~gr<W In 1982. Roll Call: Yeas, Lenz, Russell and Scott; Nays, None. Motion Car­ ried. I cot Iffy that the foregoing is a true and correct of a resolution Rood Cononlwlwi on Sop«wnb« Betty Moore Secretory of the Board NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in rhe conditions of a certain mort­ gage mode the 11th day of March. 1982, executed by MARQUITA L. MEISENBACH. a single woman, as mortgagor, to HASTINGS CITY BANK, a Mich­ igan Banking Corporation, doing business at Hastings. Michigan, as mortgagee, ond recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Country, Michigan, on March 18. 1982, in Liber 250. on page 694. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid at the date of this notice Eight Thousand Six and 55/100 ($8006.55) Dollars for principal and Interest, no suit or proceed­ ing at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any pari o4 the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale in said mort­ gage contained having become operative by reason of such de­ fault. Notice is he eby given that on Friday. October 28, 1983. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House In the City of Hostings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sole and sold to the highest bidder. at public auction or vendue, lor the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts due and un­ paid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon at fifteen (15%) percent per an­ num. together with the legal costs and charges of sale, includ­ ing the attorney fees as provid­ ed by law and in sold mortgage, the lands and promises in said mortgage mentioned and des­ cribed as follows, to-wit: The North 62 feet of Lot 712. ex­ cepting beginning 70 feet North of the Southeast comer of said lot 712. thence North 4 feet, thence West 15 feet, thence South 4 foot, thence East 15 feet to place of beginning, of the City, formerly Village, of Hos­ tings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Barry County. Mich- Th* length of th* redemption 37A.3240 CL (IM) S«t 60CJ2® is six months. Dated: September 26,1983 Richard J. Hudson of Siegel, Hudson, Geo. Shaw and Fisher Attorney* for Hastings City Bank 215 South Church Street Hostings. Michigan 49058 10-27 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OP HEAIHNG File No. 18.855 In the matter of the name change of DANIELLE ERICA PHARES TAKE NOTICE: On October 13, 1983 at 10:30 a.m., in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hostings. Mich­ igan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge ol Probate, a bearing will bo hold on the Petition on the change of name of DANIELLE ERICA PHARES to DANIELLE ERICA PHARES SWIFT. Date: September 22.1983 Leans Sue Swift 4359 Swift Road Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone 852-0786 Bruce W. Geo (P23696) 215 S. Church Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 Phone 945-3495 R-29 9-29 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Road Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on October 18. 1983 at the Thornapple Township Hall. The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments for or against the designation of 2.1 miles of Robertson Rood, from Parmalee Road to Crane Rood, as a Natural Beauty Rood under Act 150 of the Michigan public Act of 1970. Interested parties are invited to attend this meeting and submit their comments. Copies of the guidelines for designation of a Natural Beauty Rood may be picked up at the Road Commission Office at 1845 W. Gun Lake Road in Hastings, Michigan. Board of County Road Commissioners of Barry County, Michigan Norman Jack Lenz, Chairman Robert D. Russell, Member Stephen Scott, Member 2 3 s 3 8 3 MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms ond conditions of a certain mortgage which was made on the 15th day of Septem­ ber. 1975 by HAROLD H. LANGSHAW and JANET LANGSHAW. husband and wife, as Mortgagor to FIDELITY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOC­ IATION OF KALAMAZOO. Mich­ igan. a corporation under the laws of the United States, as Mortgagee, and recorded on the 17th day of September. 1975. in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County and State of Michigan in Liber 224 of Records. Page i42, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the date hereof $32,334.08 principal and interest at 9%% per annum, and no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof ond the power of sole in said mortgage contain­ ed having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of November, 1983, at one o'clock in the afternoon at the Court House, in the City of Hastings, State of Michigan, that hMng the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sole and sold to the highest bidder at public auction or ven­ due the premises hereinafter described, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due ond unpaid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with Interest to date of sale and legal costs and expen­ ses. including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to pro­ tect its interest in the premises, which premises are described as situate in the Township of Barry. County of Barry, ond State of Michigan, and describes as follows, to-wit: Al! that certain piece of parcel of land situated in the Township of Barry in Barry County, and Stale of Michigan, and described as follows: The East 'A of the Southwest 7< of Section 33, Town 1 Nc.lh, Range 9 West, except the Plat of Warren Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, also except commenc­ ing at the Northwest comer of the East % of the Southwest'/«, thence South 89*53*30“ East along the East and West % line ol said Section 33, a distance of 167.21 feet, thence South 00*10* 30” East 528 feet, thence North 89*53*30" West 167.21 feet, thence North 00*10*30" West along the West line of said East 'A of the Southwest '/« of Section 33. a distance of 528 feet to the place of beginning, Barry Town­ ship, excepting therefrom, how­ ever. the following described property: Land situated in the Township of Barry, County of Barry, State of Michigan more particularfy described as: Begin­ ning at a point on the East and West '/• line of Section 33, Town 1 North, Range 9 West, distant North 89*53*30" West. 233.00 feet from the center of said Sec­ tion 33. thence continuing North 89*53*30" West 927.00 feet, thence South 00*10*30** East 233.00 feet, thence South 89*5330“ East 926.B3 feet, thence North 00*08*00" West 233.00 feet to the place of begin­ ning. Subject to an easement over the Northerly 33.00 foot for public highway purposes. The period of redemption will be one year from date of sale. Dated: September 22,1983 FIDELITY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO by Robert C. Engels, one of its attorneys DRAFTED BY: FOX. THOMPSON. MORRIS. STOVER 8 O'CONNOR 610 Comerlea Building Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 Telephone: (616)381-2730 10-20 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NCHCEOFHKARWG File No. 18,826 Estate of JOHN J. MEISENBACH TAKE NOTICE: On October 4, 1983 at 1:30 p.m., in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the Petition of Jeanne B. Meisenbach for Commence­ ment of Proceedings, for probate of a purported Will of the de­ ceased dated April 23, 1964, and granting of administration to Jeanne B. Meisenbach. and for a determination of heirs. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims must be presented to Jeanne B. Meisenboch. 511 W. Clinton, Hastings, Michigan 49058. and proof there­ of. with copies of the claims, filed with the Court on or before January 8. 1984. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereupon assigned to persons appearing of record en­ titled thereto. The last known address of the deceased was 511 W. Clinton, Hastings. Mich­ igan 49058 his Social Security Number was 382-26-7903. ond the date of death ol soid deceased wos Mar­ ch 21. 1983. Dote 9-20-83 Jeanne 8. Meisenbach 511 W. Clinton Hastings. Michigan 49058 Phone 945-3834 David H. Tripp (P292^0) 206 S. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 616 945 9585 9-29 Rhoades, McKee & Boer One Walers Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 NOTICE OF M0RTGACE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Glenn L. Raymond, also known as Glenn Raymond and Nancy L.Raymond, os his wife ond in her own right and Lester D. Raymond and Jessie L Raymond, as his wife and in her own right, mortgagors, to the Federal Land Bonk ol St. Poul. mortgagee, dated April 20 1979 recorded April 27. 1979 in Liber 240. Page 933. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due end payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for princi­ pal and interest and advances on soid mortgage the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-one and 98/100 Dollars ($110.691.98). No suit or proceedings at law have been in­ stituted to recover this debt secured by soid mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mode and provided, and to pay zuch amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, includ­ ing the attorney fee allowed by law, said mortgage will be fore­ closed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the Court­ house in Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday, October 20, 1983 at 1:30 p.m. afternoon local lime. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the County of Barry, State of Mich­ igan and is described as follows, to wit: S'A NW'A. EXCEPT the North 220 feet of the West 198 feet thereof. Also further EXCEPTING a parcel described as: Commencing al the Southwest corner thereof, thence North 3R7.0 feet along the West line of said S'ANW'A to a place of be­ ginning; thence North 208.71 feel along the West line of said S'A NW'4. thence East per­ pendicular to said West line 208.71 feet, thence South paral­ lel with soid West line 208.71 feet, thence West 208.71 feet to the place of beginning, SE7«NE%, Sec. 17; all In T4N, R9W. Subject to existing highways, easements ond rights of way of record. The above described premises contain 118 acres, more or less. Pursuant to public oct 104. public acts of 1971, as amended, the redemption period shall be twelve months from the date of the foreclosure sale. os determined under Section 3240 of sold act, being MSA 27A.3240(6). Dated: September 14,1983 RHOADES. McKEE 8 BOER By David Bloss Business Address: One Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Telephone: 616-459-4527 10-13 STATE OF .MICHIGAN IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 18,847 PUBLICATION NOTICE In the Mc'ter of the Estate of RUTHM 6CHAD. Deceased. TAKE NOTICE: Creditors of Rulh M. Schad. deceased, formerly of 303 W. Main. Middleville. Michigan 49333 who died August 20. 1983, Social Security No. 385-24-0H2 are notified that all claims against the decedent's •state are barred against the •state, the independent person­ al representative, and the heirs ond devisees of the decedent, unless within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice or four (4) months after the claims become due. whichever !s later, the claim is presented to the following inde­ pendent personal representative at the following address: REXW. SCHAD 311 E. Main Middleville, Ml 49333 Dated: September 21,1983 VARNUM. RIDDERING, SCHMIDT 8 HOWLETT Marilyn A. Lankfer (P29142) BOO Mutual Home Building Grand Rapids. Michigan 49503 (616)459-4186 9-29 STATE OF MCIHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARMG File No. 13,851 Estate of NADINE SHETTERLY TAKE NOTICE: On October 4. 1983 at 1:30 p.m., In the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the Peition of Arthur Steward. Jr., for commencement of proceedings, for probate of a purported will of the deceased doted August 27, 1979, ond for granting of administration to Arthur Steward. Jr., and for a determination of heirs. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate must be presented to Arthur Steward. Jr., 414 W. Col­ fax. Hostings. Michigan 49058. ond proof thereof, with copies of the claims, filed with the court on or before January 8. 1984. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereupon assigned to persons appearing of record entitled thereto. The last known address of lhe de­ ceased wos 135 W. Bond St.. Hastings. Michigan 49058, her social security number wos 36620-7327, and the dale of death of said deceased wos Septembers. 1983. September 20. 1983 Arthur Steward, Jr. 414 W. Colfax Hastings, Michigan 49058 David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 616/945-9585 9-29 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 18.854 In the matter of the name change of FAITH ANN PHARES. TAKE NOTICE: On October 13. 1983 at 10:30 n.m.. in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hastings. Mich­ igan. before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probo'e. a hearing will be held on :he petition on the change of name of FAITH ANN PHARES to FAITH ANN PHARES SWIFT. Date. September 22. 1983 Leana Sue Swift 4359 Swift Road Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone 852-0786 Bruce W. Gee (P23696) 215 S. Church Street Hastings, Michigan 49058 Phone 945-3495 9-29 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 18.768 Estate of EDNA BODDY HANKINS. Deceased TAKE NOTICE: On June 16. 1983 at 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing was held at which Hostings City Bank wos appointed Personal Representative of the above estate, and Decedent's Last Will and Testament, dated January 29. 1981, was admitted to Pro­ bate Heirs at law and interested parlies will be determined on November 29, 1983 at 1:30 p.m. Creditors of the Deceased are notified that all claims against the estate must be presented to the Hastings City Bonk. 150 West Court Street, Hostings, Ml 49058. and proof thereof, with copies of the claim, filed with the Court on or before Novem­ ber 29. 1983 at 1:30 p.m. Notice is further given that when administration of the estate is completed, the estate will be assigned to the persons. appearing of record entitled thereto. September 20.1983 Hastings City Bank 150 West Court Street Hastings, Ml 49058 616/945-2401 JohnF. Huntley (P15286) 106 East State Street Hastings. Ml 4%58 616/945-9965 9-29 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NODCE OF HEARING File No. 18,857 In the matter of MARTHA McCarthy T/ KE NOTICE: On October 27. 1983 at 10 a.tn.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michiqan. before Hon. Richard Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Martha McCarthy to Martha Cristy. Date: Sept. 26,1983 Martha McCarthy 4070 N. Andrus Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 9-29 SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRANUEV1U£TOWN$MP BOARD September 14,1983 Approved Budget Amend­ ments: Revenue: Income tax in­ creased to 4,000.00, Single Bus­ iness tax increased to 2,800.00, Mlsc. reimbursements increased to 550.00 and Cemetery dona­ tions increased to 1,672.78. Ex­ penditures: Cemetery Increased to 11,622.78 and contingency decreased to (4,339.87). Approve the discharge of port time dispatcher Kevin Downs. Accept the resignation of part time dispatcher Kathy Iles as of 9-6-83. Approve the appointment of full time dispatcher Jim Carr as of 8-21-83. Approve the appointment of part time dispatcher Robin Par­ rish as of 9-4-83. Approve the appointment of port time dispatcher Glen Bacon os of 9-6-83. Approve the appointment of Robert Lenz, Kent Schaffer, Gary Smith. Jeff Bower and Craig Wisner at part time patrol­ man for the year through 8-3184 for $1.00 each. Accept the volunteer services of Poul Baker as a Police Reserve Officer as of 8-15-83. Authorize certified. Board approved ond sworn in patrol­ man of the Township to operate the police vehicle under the authorization of Chief Veen. Approve the Personnel Policy for Prairieville Township fa be effective 9-18-83 at 0700 hours. Authorize the expenditure of $200.00 from the Oak Drive Special Improvement Assessment fund to purchase fill dirt to help wifh the problem of the back lot of Mr. Webber. Truth in Taxation hearing schedu'ed for Wednesday. September 28, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Hall. Meeting between Prairieville. Hope and Barry Township to dis­ cuss the possibilities of the joint operation of dispatch scheduled for Monday. September 26. 1983 of 7:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Holl. Approve outstanding bills totaling $7,783.49. Janette Arnold. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Reck COMMON COUNCIL September 26. 1983 Common Council met in reg­ ular session in the City Council Chambers. City Holl. Hastings, Michigan on Monday. September 26. 1983 ot 7:30 p.m, Mayor Cook presiding. Present al roll coll were Council Members: Bennett. Cusack. Gray, Fuhr. Birke. Josperse. Spockman. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray that Patrick Vaughan be excused from the meeting. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Invoices read: A&B Sewer Cleaning.. $1.305.00 Deloitte. Haskins & Sells 2.000.00 Marblehead Lime Co... 1,703.89 Moved by Spackman, supported by Birke tnot-the above invoices be approved as read. Yeas: Jaspers*. Birke. Fuhr, Gray, Cusack. Bennett, Spock­ man. Absent: Vaughan. Carried. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Gray, that the resignation from Jackie Begg from the Lib­ rary Board be accepted with re­ grets. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Bennett, supported by Gray that the resolution designating October 3, 1983 week as Hostings Area Com­ munity Fund Week. Yeas: Spackman. Bennett, Cus­ ack. Gray, Fuhr. Birke and Jas­ pers*. Absent: Vaughan. Carried. Moved by Jaspers*. sup-x>rted by Fuhr that October 7. 1983 be proclaimed Exchange Club of Hastings Toothbrush Sale Day. with contributions going to the prevention of child abuse In Barry County. Yeas: Jaspers*. Birke, Fuhr, Gray, Cusack. Bennett, Spack­ man. Absent: Vaughan. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Birke that the salt bld go to Morton Salt Co. for $24.22 per ton, truck delivered and $27.37 per ton with conveyor. Yeas: Spockman, Bennett, Cu­ sack, Gray, Fuhi, Birke and Jas­ pers*. Absent: Vaughan. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusack that the Director of Pub­ lic Services be allowed to write specifications on a new city truck. Yeas: All. Absent- One. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray, ffwl the Director of Public Services be allowed to hire L.M. Miller t Associates to write specifications on a new well. Yeas: Jaspers*. Birke. Fuhr, Gray, Cusack, Bennett and Spockman. Absent: Vaughan. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Jaspers* to amend Ordinance no. 180 on the Water Rote In­ crease to start January 1, 1984 Instead of with th* October 1, 1983 billing. Yeas: Spackman, Bennett. Cu­ sack, Gray, Fuhr, Birke and Jas­ pers*. Absent: Vaughan. Carried. Moved by Spockman, supported by Jaspers* that the 1983/84 budget be amended, transferlng $20,000 from Desig­ nated Rental Housing to Housing Inspection Department. Yeas: Jaspers*. Birke. Fuhr, Gray, Cusack, Bennett. Spack­ man. Absent: Vaughan. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Fuhr that the Chy accept a quote from Coleman Agency on lost wage disability for Volunteer Fireman for $543.60 annually which would Increase their weekly lost wages from $50.00 to $200.00 a week with $5,000 medical expenses. Annual premium would increase $368.10. Yeas: Spockmqn, Bennett, Cu­ sack, Gray, Fuhr, Birke and Jas­ pers*. Absent: Vaughan. Carried. Moved by Birke, supported by Gray that the petition for street lighting on S. Michigan Avenue to the end of the street be refer­ red to the Lighting Committee. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Spockman, support­ ed by Gray that the City ratify the DPW contract for one year with a 4% increase in wages, life insurance increased from 15,000 to 25.000. Whole day on Good Friday Instead of one half, bonus of $25.00 quarterly If no sick leave used, and contract language changes all retroactive to July 1. 1983, with the Mayor having authority to sign said contract. Yeas: Jaspers*. Birke, Fuhr, Gray. Cusack, Bennett, Spock­ man. Absent: Vaughan. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray that Mayor Cook's ap­ pointment of Marvin Venn to the Zoning Board of Appeals be approved to fill the unexpired term of Max Myers who resigned having moved from the City. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Spackman that Mayor Cook's appointment of Harry Adrounie to the Planning Commission be approved to fill the unexpired term of Ron Miller who has moved from the City. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Mayor Cook asked the Finance Committee to study the Building Inspectors position and come up with a job description if it is seperate from lhe Asses­ sors and if it should be a parttime or full-time position and come back to Council with a rec­ ommendation. Moved by Cusack supported by Gray that the meeting be ad­ journed at 8:00 p.m. Read and approved: William R. Cook. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk 9-29 Course available to help families who have aging parents A five-week course called “As Parents Grow Older" is being offered in Hastings to help families cope with problems of aging parents. The course is being sponsored by LOVE, Inc. of Barry County in cooperation with the Southcentral Commission on Aging. Sessions will be held from 7-9 p.m. every Tuesday from Oct. 4 through Nov. 1 at the First United Methodist Church, 509 W. Green St. in Hastings. Group facilitators of the course will be Maudy Williams and Betty Younger, MSW, ACSW. Topics to be covered in the course include BOARD of EDUCATION September 19, 1963 The regular meeting of the Board of Education wos colled to order by G. Wibalda. Presi­ dent, Monday, September 19. 1963, at 7:30 p.m. Members pre­ sent: Toburen, Haywood. Hoek­ stra, Wibalda, Lenz. Baxter ond Shaw. Members absent: none. It was moved by Show and supported by Lenz that the min­ utes of the regular monthly meeting of August 29, 1983, be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It wos moved by Baxter and supported by Show that the min­ utes of the special conference meeting of August 29, 1983. be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It wos moved by Hoekstra and supported by Toburen that the Financial Statement as of August 31, 1983, be approved ond placed on file. Motion car­ ried. Il was moved by Lenz and sup­ ported by Hoekstra that the Trust ond Agency Fund Report as of August 31. 1983, be ap­ proved and placed on file. Mo­ tion carried. It wos moved by Show ond the following: “Aging — ft’s not for the timid*’ — The Emotional and Psychological Aspects of Aging; Understanding Illness and Confusion in the Elderly; Decision Making and Alternative Living Arrangements; Availability and Utilization of Community Resources; and Improving Communication with Elderly Relatives. There is a $5 fee per person to cover the costs of materials. Enrollment will be limited to those who are currently having problems with with aging parents or relatives. Send registration to Love, Inc., P.O. Box 155, Hastings, Mi. 49058. If you have further questions, call 948-9555. supported by Hoekstra that the Student Services Fund Report be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by Toburen and supported by Hoekstra that the Monthly Budget Report be ap­ proved and placed on file. Mo­ tion carried. It was moved by Hoekstra and supported by Lenz that the August paid bills be approved as submitted and that the un­ paid bills be approved for pryment. On roll coll the votes stood ayes all. It wos moved by Lenz and sup­ ported by Hoekstra that the Per­ sonnel Report be approved as submitted. On roll call the votes stood ayes all. It wos moved by Haywood ond supported by Toburen that the Board of Education adopt the Educational philosophy statement os presented. Motion carried. It was moved by Show and supported by Lenz that the Board of Education adopt the 1983-84 Board of Education goals in order to provide direction for the school system during lhe 1983-84 school ‘-ear. Motion car­ ried. Hope Township Residents PUBLIC HEARING ON REQUEST FOR ZONING CHANGE Tsesdaj, Oct 4,1943 at 7:304THURS, Oct 6,1983 IF ANOTHER HEARING IS NEEDED At Hope Twp. Hall on M-43 near Shultz Rd. This is a continuation of the Hearings on a re­ quest for a zoning change from Agricultural-Res­ idential to Commercial for 6 acres of land on east side of M-43 just north of Moose Lodge which is north of Wall Lake in Section 29 of Hope Township. Anyone desiring the exact legal des­ cription or more information may contact Dick Leinaar at 623-2267. SYLVIA FORSTER, Sec. Hope Township Planning Com. It was moved by Lenz and sup­ ported by Shaw that th* Board of Education designate the pol­ icies contained in the policy manual dated July 1,1977. to be effective ond In force except tor those applying to positions and situations which no longer exist and those which contain provi­ sions that have been changed by law or employment contracts. Mqlion carried. It was moved by Hoekstra and supported by Toburen that the Board of Education under­ take a policy review ond modif­ ication project. Motion carried. It was moved by Show and supported by Lenz that the Board of Education adopt the policies which are designated by the codes AA. BF/BFA, l*C. BFE (Also CHD). ond CH/CHA, ond which were presented to the Board on August 29, 1983. Motion carried. It wos moved by Toburen and supported by Hoywood that the Board of Education approve the 1963-84 Adult Education Catalog of lhe Hastings Area School Sys­ tem. Motion carried. It was moved by Hoekstra and supported by Toburen that the Board of Education approve the payment of $2,992 to the Barry Intermediate School Dis­ trict in order that the school sys­ tem may participate in that Dis­ trict's program for talented and gifted students. On roll coll the votes stood oves all. It wos moved by Hoywood and supported by Lenz that the Board of Education approve the out-of-district transfer applica­ tion submitted by Mrs. Susan Plank of 1235 Norway, Hastings, on behalf of her son Kyle, enabling him to attend dosses ot Thornopple-Kellogg High School: such approval to be granted with the understand­ ing that the Hastings Board of Education will assume no re­ sponsibility for tuition and/or transportation expenses incur­ red as a result of the transfer. Motion carried. If v.as moved by Baxter ond supported by Shaw that th* meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. Judith A. Lenz. Secretary 9-29 �The Hastings Bonner—Thursday. September 29. 1983, Page 9 Local grid teams hope to get acts together by Steve Vedder It’s almost enough to start wishing for the high school basketball season to begin. At the risk of sounding too negative, too soon, it looks like Barry County football fans are better off watching the Dukes of Hazzard and Dallas ?s opposed to going to a football game. To date, Barry County football teams have compiled a 5-10 record after three weeks. Only criminals would have a worse record than that. The five county teams have a chance to better that record this Friday. Three of the teams play at home and two of those games are homecoming tilts. Hastings (0-3) will be on the road for the first time this season as the Saxons take on Coldwater (3-0). The Cardinals, who were Hastings coach Jeff Simpson's pick to win the Twin Valley, are fresh from a 25-16 scalping of Albion. Hastings, on the other hand, is coming off a self-inflicted 38-6 loss to Sturgis. In 'hat game the Saxons were guilty of six tur­ novers, had one punt blocked and another one returned for a touchdown, and racked up 55 yards in penalties. It was the third straight game in which Hastings has been its own worst enemy prompting Simpson to say, “Until we correct our own mistakes we’re not going to be in any game." Coldwater isn’t going to be a piece of cake either. Besides being undefeated, the game will be the Cardinal’s homecoming. “We’re going into a real nice situation,’’ deadpans Simpson. It’s not like Hastings is getting blown off the field. Every game, statistics-wise at least, the Saxons have been comparable to the opposition. Against Sturgis, Hastings actually outrushed (158-153) and outpassed (81-40) the Trojans, but simply made too many mistakes. As Simpson notes, the turnovers are just wrecking the team. Middleville (2-1) tries to win its third straight O-K Blue game as they travel to Kelloggsville The Trojans are one of only three O-K Blue teams (Caledonia and Comstock Park being the other two) that are undefeated. To his credit, Middleville coach Ray Page realizes the race is far from over, but at least the Trojans have their hands on the steering wheel. Thornapple Kellogg's defense looked slightly less than awesome in an 8-6 win over favored Hamilton last week. Middleville’s problem, however, is of­ fense... or lack of it. The team has only scored 34 points in three games and, as Page says, “We have been less than profilic.” Lakewood (1-2) entertains Greenville in the Vikings’ annual homecoming affair. Lakewood, like Hastings, has been playing football with the idea of making life easier for opponents. Lakewood suffered a blocked punt and two fumbles which led to three touchdowns last week in a 39-0 loss to Lowell. The Red Arrows scored a total of four touchdowns in four minutes of the third quarter to blow Lakewood out. In other county games, Maple Valley (2-1) hosts Bellevue (1-1). The Lions have things rolling after a season-opening loss to Fowler. Maple Valley won at Olivet — never an easy place to win — 26-18 last week. And finally Delton, losers of all three of its games, will entertain tough Berrien Springs on Saturday in the Panther homecoming. Delton has been playing excellent defense this fall, but will have its hands full with a Berrien Springs team which is undefeated, ranked no. three in the state, and is averaging 33 points per game. Enough said. Wonder what’s on Dallas this week? Sturgis 38, Hastings 6 Sturgis took advantage of all Hastings could give them in a 38-6 romp. Such as six turnovers, a blocked punt, and 55 yards in penalties. Tom Myers of Sturgis scored three of the Trojans touchdowns on runs of three, two and 34 yards. Kevin Bowdish scored on a 12-yard run and Tad Bregg scored the final touchdown on a four-yard run. Sturgis had built a 26-0 lead in the third quarter when Hastings scored on a 24-yard pass from Mike Matthews to Paul Turnes. Hackett 12, Delton 6 Delton lost its third straight game 12-6 to Hackett. Hackett scored first in the second quarter on a 10-yard run for a 60 lead. Delton tied the game in the ‘hird period on a 45-yard pass from Eric Pessell to Rick Hurdlebrink. The lead, however, was only to last several minutes. Bob Lennon scored on a 23-yard run in the fourth quarter and Hackett’s defense kept Delton out of the end zone the rest of the way. The Panthers did total 219 yards on offense — 112 on the ground and 107 passing. Middleville 8, Hamilton 6 M.ddleville became one of the last three OK Blue unbeatens with an 8-6 upset cf Hamilton. Middleville’s only touchdown came at the 8:4C mark of the second period on a 40-yard pass from Tim Heffner to Lester Caldwell. The Trojan defense kept the Hawkeyes off the scoreboard until the 4:47 mark of the fourth period when Bill VanderBilt slipped behind two Thornapple Kellogg defensive backs and gathered in a 29-yard touchdown pass from Bob Reimink. But the all important two-point conversion pass was foiled by pressure from linebacker Rob Gonzalez and Caldwell. Neither team could do much offensively as Middleville totaled 159 yards and Hamilton 203. Lowell 39, Lakewood 0 Lowell scored four touchdowns in four minutes of the third quarter to blitz Lakewood 39-0. The game actually was quite close until that point. Lowell has scored in the second period on a one-yard run by John Kloosterman to lead 7-0 at the half. But things blew up early in the third period. Kloosterman scored his second touchdown on a one-yard run. That touch­ down was set up by a blocked punt. After Lakewood fumbled on its first play after receiving the kickoff, Tim Goshenour scared from the six-yard line. Time elapsed: 30 seconds. Lakewood fumbled again seconds later at their own 18 and Kloosterman scored from the six. Lowell intercepted a pass minutes later and finally pushed the ball into the end zone on a 40-yard pass from Goshenour to Dave Kyger. That score made the count 32-0 as the third period ended. The statistics are much closer than the score would indicate. Lowell had nine first downs to eight for Lakewood, Lowell outrushed Lakewood 166-121, and outpassed them hitting four of eight for 65 yards as compared to five of 11 for Lakewood. Mistakes and penalties proved Hastings undoing Friday night against Sturgis, putting them behind early and eventually costing them a 38-6 decision. The Saxon varsity hopes to turn those misfortunes and miscues around this week and earn their first victory when they travel to Coldwater. The local warriors though will have their hands full. Coldwater is undefeated this season and it will be their homecoming game. Maple Valley 26, Olivet 18 The Maple Valley football team scored three third quarter touchdowns to upend Olivet 26-18 last Friday. The Lions led 7-6 entering the third quarter, but Olivet scored the go ahead touchdown on a 45-yard pass from Greg Campbell to Geno Henry. But Ryan Trowbridge grabbed the ensuing kickoff and raced 80 yards for a touchdown and a 13-12 lead. It was a lead that the Lions wouldn’t surrender. A few minutes later Rob Franks recovered an Olivet fumble at the Eagle 40. Four plays later Maple Valley scored on a 10-yard run by Chris Barton. Scott Everett’s extra point made it 20-12. Barton scored again from the two-yard line after a fumble to up the margin to 26-12. Olivet took the ball and drove 73 yards in 14 plays capped by a two-yard run by Ernie Winchell. That touchdown cut the lead to 26 18. The Eagles had one last chance to score late in the fourth quarter as they drove inside the Maple Valley 10-yard line. But Marty Martin picked off his third pass of the night and the Lions held on for the win. SPECIAL ...on Stereo 100 Saxon natters take third place in Allegan Tennis Invitational Dove Kuzava, senior Saxon golfer Kuzava enjoys final year by Steve Vedder Golf may be the must mentally toughest of all sports. It takes a certain amount of con­ centration, dedication, practice, and patience to become an outstanding golfer. And many a player lacking these qualities has flung his clubs away in disgust and vowed never to play again after a bad outing. Probably not Dave Kuzava though. Kuzava, the captain of the Hastings High golf team, is enjoying the best of his four years on the Saxon varsity. His current average of 38 in dual meets leads the team. He has placed third in both of the Twin Valley meets this season. “He’s been our most consistent golfer,’’ says Hastings coach Gordon Cole. “He really hasn’t had a bad round.” Cole says one of the major reasons for Kuzava's success is his demeanor. “I’ve never seen him really get down,” says Cole. "After a bad hole or bad hit he’ll bounce back. That’s why he is as consistent as he is." Dave says his attitude is something which has improved over the years. He makes a point of trying to stay cool, of not letting the bad rounds get to him. “For the most part I guess it comes naturally," says Kuzava, sipping a soft drink after a recent practice. “It used to bother mewhen I was little but then I realized you have to take the good with the bad. “If you make a bad shot, forget it, and come back right away. Concentrate on the next shot.” Such an attitude should and has rubbed off on the other members of the Hastings team, which currently has a 70 dual meet record. Cole says Kuzava’s leadership role has helped the team as much as his shot average. “Some guys compete but don’t like the competition,” says Cole. “Dave likes the competition. He’ll always seek that competition. Thai’s just his makeup. “He wants to win and he wants others towin too. We’ll miss more than just his scores, we ll miss his leadership." Another reason why Kuzava has enjoyed such a successul senior season is the amount of time he puts into the game. His season doesn't start in August, rather it starts several months earlier. Kuzava played in the Hastings Country Club’s area tournament, club championship and another junior tournament. By playing so much golf, Kuzava runs the risk of being “burned out" by the team the high school season starts. He says that really hasn't been a problem this year. “You get a little tired and lose a little interest," he admits, "but right now I'm fired up because my average is below 40 and that's the first time it’s been so low this late in the year.” As for goals, Dave would like to keep that average under 40 the rest of the way. He would also like to win the upcoming West Central reunion meet and place in the top five in the regionals. Dave is asked whether those goals are realistic. “This year I have the confidence and I think I can do it," he says. The Hastings girls tennis team placed third in the Allegan Invitational last Saturday. Amy Loftus won the first singles champior"hip with wins over Comstock (6-4, 60), Allegan .(6-1, 6-0) and Grand Rapids Nor­ thview (6-2, 6-2). At second singles, Bev DeCamp defeated Caledonia (6-2,6-0) and Hamilton (7-5, 2-6,6 3) before losing to Allegan (6-3, 6-3) in the Hastings harriers flace in Fennville ourney last week Both the Hastings boys and girls cross country teams participated in the Fennville Invitational with the girls placing third and the boys sixth of eight teams. Char Gibbs of Hastings placed second overall with a time of 19:54. Other placers included Cherie Bradley 15th (21:07), Jean Chenier 16th (21:07), Colleen Duffy 30th (22:20), and Nikki Dunham 42nd (23:10). “Char ran an outstanding three miles." said Hastings coach Don Smith. "She moved from fourth place tosecond in the final miles. I am pleased with all the girls efforts.” Wayne Oom ran his best race of the season in placing 14th for the boys. Oom’s time was 16:54. Other placers were Brad Bennett 25th (17:27), Mike Shaw 29th (17:42), Chris Geething 32nd (17:49) and Chuck Robinson 43rd (18:15). finals. At third singles, Angie Weller knocked off Hamilton (6-2, 64), and Grand Rapids Northview (4-6, 6-2/ 62) before losing to Zeeland (61, 7-6) in the finals. Anna Loftus placed fourth in fourth doubles by defeating Jenison (4-6, 63, 62) then losing to Hamilton (63,60) and Zeeland (61,61). In first doubles, Cris Kruko and Priscilla Dolan beat Northview by default then lost to Zeeland and Allegan to finish fourth. At second doubles, Nancy Hudson and Amber Schaefer lost to Allegan (64,6-3) then beat Northview and Hamilton by default to take a fourth. The third doubles team of Terri Kessenich and Kristi Martin lost to Caledonia (61, 62) then topped Hamilton by default, and finally lost to Comstock (7-5,66, 62) to finish fifth. Hastings also beat Hillsdale 4-3 in a dual match. Notching wins for the Saxons were Amy Loftus, Weller, Kruko-Dolan and Welton-Martin. Hastings also blanked Lakewood 7-0. Amy Loftus, DeCamp, Weller and Anna Loftus and Kruko-Dolnn, Hudson-Schaefer and Welton-Martin all recorded wins. Hastings is now 4-2 overall and 3-0 in the Twin Valley. Jr. bowling starts Junior bowling at Hastings Bowl starts Oct. 1 at 10:00 a.m. for juniors and seniors. Prep-age bowlers (611 years of age) begins Oct. 3 at 3:30. Anyone with any questions contact Mary Lou Snyder at 9469619. Saxon sports at a glance... Sept. 29 Sept 29 Sept. 29 Sept. 29 Sept. 30 Oct. 3 Oct. 3 Oct. 4 Oct. 4 Oct. 5 Oct. S JAYVEE FOOTBALL.................................... Coldwater at 6:30 GIRLS TENNIS.................................................at Albion at 4:30 J.H. BASKETBALL..................................... at Wayland at 4:00 VARSITY BASKETBALL......................... at Coldwater at 6:00 VARSITY FOOTBALL........................... at Coldwater at 7:30 CROSS COUNTRY........................ Lowell Invitational at 4:00 GOLF.................................................... at Harper Creek at 2:30 VARSITY BASKETBALL.................................. Marshall at 6:00 TENNIS................................................................... Sturgis at 4:30 GOLF....................................................................... at Ionia at 4:00 CROSS COUNTRY . Horper Creek - Jackson N.W. at 5:00 THE SATELLITE AGE IS HERE. Pictured is WBCH Chief Engineer Dean Bass, shown with the earth station located at the WBCH studios. The 2.8 meter dish will bring in satellite delivery of p-ogram feeds from the ABC Radio Network. (Not shown is separate digital audio equipment manufactured by Scientific-Atlanta for use by ABC affiliates which Includes modular program audio units, each of which delivers 19 channels, each with 15 KHz quality. ABC uses RCA's Satcom I satellite at the present time. Later In the year the network will begin using Satcom l-R. Satcom I's located over the equator at 135 degrees west longitude. RCA has assigned transponder 23 on Satcom I to ABC at Its primary trans­ ponder. American Broadcasting Company officials describe satellite trans­ mission as, “the most important development in broadcasting since the advent of radio broadcasting as we know it, some sixty years ago.The very thought of sending sound waves by satellite conjures up the days of “Tom Swift” and “H.G. Wells." For WBCH listeners, satellite delivery of ABC programs will mean expanded coverage of news, sports, music and features. There's more programming flexibility to give the station the best competitive edge in the market. WBCH has been an ABC network affiliate for about the past ten years, carrying network newscasts at the bottom of each hour. When final installation is completed, the popular “Paul Harvey News and Comment” broadcasts at 8:30 a.m., 12:05 noon and 5:30 p m. will also be received by satellite. Included in sports programming from ABC will be the 1984 Olympics. ABC will have exclusive radio coverage and WBCH has already contracted to carry coverage of the Winter Olympics for Sarajevo, Yugoslavia and the 1984 Summer Olympics from Los Angeles. WBCH ...Stereo 100m �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, September 29, 1983. Page 10 Words for the Y’s Youth Tumbling - Starting Friday, Oct. 7 and continuing every Friday until Dec. 16 (excluding Friday Nov. 25) the YMCA-Youth Council will be offering tumbling classes for youth. There will be two levels of instruction, all under the direction of Julie McGregor who has had many years of gymnastic training. There will be a beginning and an intermediate class for those in grades K-3. The beginning and intermediate class will be 45 minutes in length. All classes will be held in the Northeastern gym. The beginning claim will be from 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m., and the intermediate from 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The cost of the program is 810. Each class has a limited enrollment so pre-registration BY... Dave Storms is required. To register, send your child's name, phone, grade, school, class requesting, and check to: 520 E. Francis, Hastings. For more information, you can call Julie at 795-3831. The introduction to tumbling for those four years old is filled. Another class will be of­ fered in the winter. Twirling - Every Friday at Southeastern School, the YMCA-Youth Council will sponsor Bonnie Blue Bells twirling in­ struction classes. A certified Blue Bell in­ structor will instruct the class. Classes will be held after school at 3:15 p.m. and at 3:45 p.m. Classes will be held for beginner and advanced students. All youth in grades kindergarten through junior high are invited to participate. The cost is $2 per week. There is no pre­ registration required for this activity. Youth should just show up for class. For more in­ formation, you may call Bonnie Blue Bells at 1-538-2888. Karate Class - Starting September 29 and continuing every Thursday from that date, the YMCA-Youth Council will be offering SCOREBOARD YMCA-YOUTH COUNCIL TAIL FOOTBALL Game results for week of Sept. 24. WLT 3rd-4th Grades Penn State 1 0 0 Michiganl 0 MSU 0 1 0 Notre Dame 0 1 0 Notre Dame 0 vs. Penn State 14, MSU 7 vs. Michigan 14. 5th-6th Grades Cowboys 0 Lions 1o 0 Steelers 01 0 Chargers 01 0 Cowboys 48 vs. Steelers 7, Lions 21 vs. Chargers 0. Next Week’s Games: Notre Dame vs. Michigan, Penn State vs. MSU, Cowboys vs. Chargers, Steelers vs. Lions. Hastings JVs beat Delton, Sturgis Working Out — Members of the Y-Councll YMCA cheerleodlng program go over a routine at a recent workout. The 112 girls in the two Y-Council and United Way-sponsored dosses will conclude their efforts during the Hillsdale-Hastings football game on Oct. 21. The program ran two weeks and was under the direction of Sue Oom and the Hastings High cheerleaders. (Banner photo,’ The Hastings jayvee basketball team knocked off Delton 47-44 and Sturgis 38-35 to run its season-opening winning streak to five games. Kristin Trahan scored 15 points, Suzie Carlson had 14 and Sue Klovanich had 10 points in the win over Delton. Trahan led the rebounders with 12. Trahan against led the Saxons in scoring against the Trojans with 8 points and 11 rebounds. Carlson had 7 points. Why don’t you open an account at NBFL and enjoy the convenience of 24-HOUR BANKING With our new installed ATM — Automatic Teller Machine available anytime of day... 7 days a week in our east vestibule with plenty of convenient FREE PARKING! Apply for your 24-Hour... Banking Card Your keys to 24-Hour Banking are your card and your personal Identification number (secret code). Get yours today and gain access to your money whenever you're ready. We know that time is important to you It’s a sure bet that convenience is too. 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The program will be held at the UAW Hall on Woodlawn from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. The cost is $15 per month and is payable at the door. The instructor is Steve Echtinaw and is ranked second as a Black Belt fighter in Michigan. Participants do not need to pre-register for this activity. For more information, call Steve at 945-2105 or 1-791-9897. • Follow easy step-by-step instruc­ tions that guide you through each transaction. Hational ^21 IBank of Hastings West State at Broadway Member FDIC (All deposits Insured up to $100,000.00) YMCA WOMEN’S ROUND ROBIN TOURN. Results after one week of play. w L Great Lakes Federal McDonald's Lawyers Fiberglass Spykers Spectrum Hook Auto Supply Lakewood Livestock Buckland Insurance Bumpers Thomapple Valley Ink Spots 11 9 9 9 6 6 6 5 3 3 6 6 3 7 5 8 0 9 0 12 Bowling results BOWLERETTES Mathew’s Riverview, 11-1; Farrell’s Heating, 9-3; Medical Care Facility' 8W-3W; Kent Oil, 8-4; Hair Port, 8-4; Hair Care Center, 8-4; Hastings Fiberglass, 6-6; Coenen’s Construction, 6-6; Pioneer Motel, 66; CO’s, 66; D.J. Electric, 5W-6W; Pennock Hospital, 5-7; Hecker Agency, 4-8; Hastings Bowl, 4-8; Big George's, 4-8; Hause Realty, 4-8; Reminder, 3-9; Elna’s Hair Designs, 210. High Games and Series; K. Marr, 169; P. Lundquist, 156; M.L. Russell, 201; C. Keeler, 164; S. Jackson, 184; E. Dunham, 180-500; T. Loftus, 153-411; M. Westbrook, 145; N. Lane, 170; S. Harrington, 176-505; L. Perry, 172; G. Otis, 204-528; R. McBrian, 203; J. Freeman, 167-438; T. Daniels, 196-490; F. DeLaat, 158; M. Westbrook, 115; D. Larsen, 160; T. Sample, 174; D. Sensiba, 158; M. Moore, 152. Converted Splits: J. Elliston, 4-10; E. Dunham, 6-7-10; B. Fritz, 6-7. THURS. ANGELS Style Salon, 10-2; Hastings Oxygen, 9-3; Pennock Hospital, 7-5; Hastings City Bank, 5- 7; Bob’s Restaurant, 4-8; Cone Zone. High Games and Series: R. Haight, 193; N. McDonald, 173; B. Moody, 180; R. Batterson, 198-184-549; B. Stehr, 142-123; R. Leinaar, 136; L. Decker, 166; D. Diver, 127; S. Jacobs, 126. WED. AFTERNOON Ted’s, 14; Hair Care Center, 10; Alflen & Assoc., 9; Vogt, 8; Nashville Locker, 8; Varney's Stables, 8; Art Meade Auto Sales, 7; Gillons Construction, 6; Champion Tax Service, 5; Whira-z, 5. High Games and Series: M. Varney, 165; M. Wellman, 169; B. Blakely, 195; L. Bahs, 163; M. Lambert, 144; M L. Snyder, 170; P. Frederickson, 166; D. Burns, 167; D. Long, 170-489; B. Lyttle, 189-502; T. Christopher, 200-498. Splits Converted: S. Beck, 4-10; T. Joppte, 6- 7-10; D. Long, 4-5-7. Bowler of the Week: Joan McMillon, 216515. MAJORS Piston Ring, 10; Steven’s Trucking, 10; Muldoon’s, 9; Hastings Bowl, 5; Fruins, 4J; City Food & Bev., 4; Frantz Buick, 3.5; E.W. Bliss Co., 2. High Games and Series: T. Nichols, 201578; M. Cole, 532; R. Hotekiss, 506; R. Newton, 522; J. Barnum, 517; D. Lambert, 212-554; D. Callihan, 500; Ro. Conley, 549; B. Bowman, 202-531; T. Keeler, 550; H. Keeler, 211-570; D. Peabody, 241-569; P. Anger, 526. SUN. NIGHT MIXED Sandbaggers, 12-4; Hosers, 11-5; Alley Cats, 10-6; Hooter Crew, 10-«; Pin Pals, 1(M>; Gutter Dusters, 9^-6%; Hot Shots, 9-7; Buzzin’ Cuzzins, 8>£-7«4; Really Rotten, 9-8; Foul Friends, 7%-8fc; White Lightning, 7-9; Escapee's, 7-9; SpareParts, 7-9; Big Four, 79; The Toads, 6^-9fc; Tails End, 6-10; Roustabouts, 4-12; Fruins, 4-12. High Games and Series (Moi): J. Birman, 207-572; J. Martz, 185-508; O. Laubaugh, 179510; L. Snyder, 206-514; E. Kelly, 158; W. Hass, 172; W. Friend, Sr., 168; R. Ward, 182; J. Bennett, 211-559; M. Tilley, 210-533. High Games and Series (Women): M. Snyder, 172; D. Kelly, 202-560; P. Snyder, 171; D. Sutton, 150; M.L. Snyder, 184; P. Lake, 170-434; A. Ward, 174; K. Schaechterle, 206; L. Tilley, 191; N. Rounds, 174. THURS. MORN. WOMEN’S Gillons Construction, 10-2; Country Kettle Cafe, 10-2; Gun Ridge Girls, 8^-3«-4; J 8c G Stock Farm, 7-5; Keeler Apts., 6-6; Mode O'Day, 6-6; Lilleys of the Alley, 5-7; Bosley’s, 5-7; Elm Pond Acres, 5-7; The Buns, 4-8; Slow Pokes, 3^-8«*; Trio, 2-10. High Games and Series: S. Gardner, 164; M. Atkin-on, 182-509; J. McMillon, 185; L. Tilley, 198-503; S. Mogg, 182-502; A. Eaton, 167; P. Fisher, 168. Splits Converted: S. Miller, 5-7. MONDAY MIXERS Hastings Bowl, 9-3; D. Hubei Triple A, 9-3; Medical Care Facility, 9-3; Dewey's Auto Body, 7-5; Jeffs Casual Wear, 7-5; Gun Ridge Golf, 7-5; Michelob, 7-5; Cinder Drugs, 7-5; Rodee’s, 7-5; Carrousel Realty, 6-6; Muldoon's, 6-6; Valley Realty, 6-6; Muir Drugs, 5-7; Stalwart Buildings, 4-8; Naturally Yours, 4-8; Hastings Flower Shop, 4-8; Girrbach's. 2-10; Art Meade Auto Sales, 2-10. High Games and Series: P. Snyder, 182; J. Kietzman. 197-508; S. Birman, 190-500; B. Jones, 176-481; G. VanGeison, 182-495; C. Wilcox, 185-527; D. Snyder, 187; N. Miller, 183-484; M.Snowden, 174; P. Arenas, 191-484; K. VanderMolen, 178-460; J. Daniel, 200-494. Jr. High eagers play— Halting, uvanth grade baikatballer Evy Vargaz (lah) tin up a Middlevilla player during the seventh grade's 15-10 loss to the Trojans. Corri Carr led Hastings with 6 points. The Hastings eighth graders lost 31-20 despite 7 points by Heather Bow season opens Saturday for deer Would-be Robin Hoods and William Tells will take to the outdoors this Saturday as the annual bowhuntmg season for deer gets underway. A combination of recent mild winters and successful biological reproduction has resulted in large deer herds for most areas of southern Michigan, including Barry County — numbers that promise a good chance of success for those experienced, patient, and, yes, lucky enough to spot and then bag a deer. Coinciding with that expansion in deer population has been the rising popularity of bow hunting. The number of those sportsmen now taking to the woods has grown dramatically during the past several years. The season runs from Satirday until Jan. 1. Bow users, however, are prohibited from hunting during the deer firearms season, Nov. 14-Dec. 1, unless they have a firearms license. After a long and hot summer of dodging insects, the arrival of fall makes deer more active, said local DNR wildlife biologist John Lerg. “People will be able to see them in open fields and along roadsides both at morning and at evening,” added Lerg. “Their coats will (also) turn from summer's red-brown color to the heavier gray-brown winter pelage.” October will find deer keeping to their natural movement and social groups. “Although most of the fawns have already lost their spots,” Lerg said, "they win still be running with the does 'Iso, last year’s female fawns that did no* have offspring of their own may also be running with their mother and her new fawns. "Last year’s buck fawns,” he said, "have reached maturity and are sporting antlew averaging four-toeight points. Mature bucks will either remain alone or associate with other Ducks in a bachelor groqp.” In earfy-to-mid-November mating season gets underway and bucks win be seeking out does. "After that,” said Lerg, "they return to their solitary life-style until winter’s elements force them together into wintering areas.” Along with practicing their archery skills as a prelude to bagging a buck, bow hunters are advised to look for deer signs, such as buck rubs, trails, intersecting trails, and bedding areas, prior to selecttag a "sitting site”. Business, labor say n-plant vital to Michigan The Midland Nuclear Plant in the home stretch of construction. Business and labor leaders, in unusual harmony, say the elect icity that will be produced by the Midland Nuclear Plant is es­ sential to Michigan’s economy. Resolutions urging quick com­ pletion and licensing of the plant have been passed by both the Michigan State Building and Construction Trades Council and the Michigan State Chamber of Commerce. Both organizations worry that without Consumers Power Company’s Midland plant future supplies of electricity will not be large enough to meet the needs of business and industry. They fear that even the current recovery could be scuttled, sen­ tencing Michigan to continued recession and high unemploy­ ment Without the Midland plant Michigan will be short of electric power “at the very time it is needed most to satisfy the re­ quirements of increased business activity and to create the jobs so desperately desired," says the Building and Construction Trades Council. The Chamber agrees, adding that the absenc? of the Midland plant “could cripple the recovery and place a roadblock to com­ mercial expansion.” The organi­ zation notes that “Michigan’s citizens, for too long, have been required to live in an environ­ ment in which unemployment concerns have dominated their thoughts. Economic recovery. fueled by the timely construction and completion of the state’s electric generating plants, is vital in changing this condition.” Both groups point out that Michigan’s current electric sup­ ply is deceiving. It is adequate in part because Michigan’s reces­ sion has greatly reduced com­ mercial and industrial use of power. But as the recovery that is now underway grows stronger, increased demand will quickly eat up existing reserves of elec­ tricity. And as Consumers Power re­ cently discovered, demand can jump unpredictably. On a steamy July 15, the Company’s cus­ tomers set a new record for peak demand—a level of use the Company hadn’t expected to occur until 1986. The Chamber points out that energy plays a critical role in maintaining a healthy economy. A prosperous business demands a plentiful, reliable supply of energy to fulfill its growing needs. That supply becomes an attractive incentive for existing businesses to stay in Michigan, and helps convince others to re­ locate in the state. Al) of that translates into jobs. Thus advertisement is paid for by the shareholders of Consumers Power Company. 20-269-E �The Hostings Bonner—Thursday. September 29, 1983, Page 11 Hastings Women’s Club to celebrate 90 years of achievements •The C.K. & S. Railroad first rumbled into Hastings in 1888, five years before the Hastings Women's Club was organized here. The railroad and many other early businesses have come and gone, but the local women's club is still going strong. In fact, the chib of 136 members will celebrate its 90th anniversary Friday, Oct 7 at a special luncheon and program at the First United Methodist in Hastings. Established in 1893, the Hastings Women’s Club “was among the first of the women’s clubs to be organized," notes the local group’s current president, Ruth Miller. "The state federation wasn’t established until several years later." Mrs. Miller, who has done extensive research on the club's history from old newspaper articles and club minutes, said members have contributed to many worthy causes over the years to improve civic af­ fairs. On a lighter note, she chuckles that even though times change, some things remain the same. Even in the club’s early days, getting all the dues collected was sometimes a lot of work. Mrs. Clement (Frances Wheeler) Smith is given credit' for initiating the local club’s formation. She invited interested women to gather in the parlor of Mrs. Emma Goodyear's home on Jefferson St., which was the scene of many social gatherings. A speaker came from Lansing and spoke about the benefits of organizing a club of women from all parts of the dty and of different denominations. The idea was popular and on Oct 23,1893, the group elected its first officers. Mrs. Smith declined to be elected as the group's first president, but accepted vicepresidential duties. So Mrs. Hannah Barlow was named the first president and served in that capacity until 1985. Mrs. Elizabeth Barber was the group’s first secretary and Mrs. Ellen E. Robinson, treasurer. Incidently, Mrs. Smith did serve as the club’s president from 1895-97 and later became president of the Michigan Federation of Women’s Clubs, serving in that role from 1907-08. Mrs. Smith, a native of Woodland Town­ ship whose parents were original settlers, is remembered with high regard for her many contributions. In her 1922 obituary, the ar­ ticle stated, "Her (Mrs. Smith's) judgement, her tact and broad guaged vision for the work proved of lasting benefit to the federation and her regime is still quoted as perhaps the most worthwhile one in its history.” She was married to an attorney who later became a judge. Just several months after the Hastings’ Women's Club was formed, members decided that their primary goal was to establish the first public library in Hastings. Their dream began to materialize in 1895 when'the club saved $75 to purchase books and a bookcase. Chib member Miss Resells Goodyear was the first librarian. During 1917-18 Years later, during 1917-18, the club turned over 1,500 volumes to the community library when the high school building was com­ pleted. The club maintained a fine reading room in the National Bank over a considerable number of years too. Interest in improving library facilities continued in later times as indicated in minutes from 1963^4 when member Mrs. Richard Groos headed a committee to work with the dty in the plans for a new public library. They were able to get the former post ofice building on Church St (location of the present day library). Member Reva Godfrey organized the "Friend of the Library" to help. The following year, the club provided furniture for the teen reading room at the new library. Every year, since 1957, the dub has given memorial books to the library in memory of members who have died during the year The Hastings’ Women’s Club, throughout its history, has served as a vehide for of­ fering educational programs for its mem­ bers. The very first year of the dub’s founding was no exception. An old Banner artide notes that the women’s first year of study was devoted to ancient history for half of the program, with questions at each meeting, then a five-minute recess before the latter part of the program which was geared to current topics of general interest There were many other projects that were dose to the hearts of members. At one time, in 1914, the club had a committee to visit “moving picture establishments" to ascertain what class of films were being shown. In its second year of existance, the club took the initiative of placing a grass plot with chains and posts around the Soldier’s and Sailor’s Monument when it was located at the corner of Broadway and State streets. The club also was responsible for getting a women’s restroom in the courthouse and it was largely furnished by the dub. Cultural interests were strong with club members too. For many years, the club brought in lecture courses that were as fine as any large city might offer. The women also gave strong backing to the "Redpath Summer Chatauqua" held in Hastings "under the tent” in the park (where the junior high now stands) for many seasons. Hastings businessmen backed the financial guarantee required, but it was the women of the dub who pushed the ticket sales and stimulated interest in attendance. Improving health conditions was another top priority in the early years of the club. The club's first important civic reform was backing an ordinance to forbid spitting on dty sidewalks. The ordinance, also backed by the state board of health, was adopted and placards forbidding spitting were placed on telephone poles and in halls, lodges, and public buildings. There was a fine for anyone caught disobeying. Sponsoring lectures to assist in ex­ termination of the fly was a 1930 project. The local women’s dub also donated $100 US the Good Samaritan Hospital, which was the modest forerunner of Pennock Hospital. The club had pledged to lend its support in the plans for the new hospital and in May rtf 1916, members were invited to attend the opening of the new hospital. A baby clinic, the first to be held in Hastings, was a project of the club and members paid for milk to give to un­ dernourished children. The club at one point also worked hard to change what it called an out-moded city charter and to secure paving. According to an old Banner, the club also "did discreet, but effective work in getting the unwieldy 13-member school board lowered in number." The club also put their energies into securing the "modern nev- high school building." The total achievements of the Hastings Women’s Club are too numberous to mention in the space of one article. But, members had a hand in many, many worthwhile projects, many of which they continue today. Their contributions have ranged from beautifying various grounds to working for better Michigan laws for women. The club even did notable work during World War I, both in service, in contributions of money and in buying bonds. Minutes from 1901 Minutes from 1901 show that the club had committees to consult with railway officials and the cemetery board. They even had a committee whose purpose was to interest boys and girls in village improvements. Club members were also beneficial in aiding the homefront purse strings when they were urged to ask the girls of the 1924 graduating class to limit the cost of their graduation dresses by not making them of silk. The club came to the rescue by spon­ soring a contest that offered a prize ot 35 for the best graduation dress that did not cost more than $6 for materials. Programs through the years have covered numerous topics. Al a meeting in 1912 local women were lold of a suffrage convention that was going to be held in Kalamazoo A program of that same era, was a debate on the topic of “Resolved that housekeeping is less monotonous than most occupations." The affirmative team was judged the win­ ner. A program in 1920 was devoted to the “Economic Value of Birds." Following the reading of the paper, members listened to a Victrola record of all bird calls, according to the minutes. In 1919, the dub played a role in bringing "Fresh Air Children" to Barry County from Chicago. Enough money was raised at that time to bring 49 children here for a visit They also purchased dothing for the children to take home. Some of the dub's cultural involvements included holding a 1930 flower show in Brandstetters Motor Sales show room More than 50-varieties of peonies and many other fibers were on display. In 1935, the club also feld a one-day flower show at the fair. Gardening evidently was of great interest to members, because in 1934 they voted to sponsor the Thornapple Garden Club (which is ^till in existence) and assume hall of its This 1954 photo shows members of the Hostings Women's Club os they planned a home and garden tour. Standing at the extreme right Is Mrs. Aben Johnson who held the meeting at her home. Others standing from loft ore Mrs. Eric von Reis. Mrs. Russell Belfield, and Mrs. Chester Stowell, who was was president president of of the the dub dub at at owell, who ''T?' s®0,ed-,rom »'• Mra- R- E- Wait Jr. Jr. Mrs. Mrs. Robert Robert Shannon, and Mrs. Willard Smith. Parent-teacher open house Oct. 3 The Hastings Junior High Parent-Teacher Organization has announced a “Meet the Teacher" open house for Oct. 3. AU parents of junior high school students are invited to attend an open house for the purpose of meeting teachers, obtaining an overview of classes, and going through their child’s daily schedule. The program will begin at 6:45 p.m. with parents picking up class schedules at a station on the second floor outside the office, attending classes according to the schedules through 8:50 p.m., and concluding with an open PTO meeting in the study hall fromn 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The PTO urges parents to attend to find out what’s happening at thi® early date in the school year. "It is important to know your child's teachers and to know your teachers’ expectations in their classes," a group spokesman said. “Please understand that this open house is not a time for individual conferences with teachers. However, if there are concerns, make an appointment with the teacher to discuss your concerns," it was added. Junior high school students are invited to accompany their parents to this open house. Please be prompt. The program begins at 6:45 p.m. Barry County GOP Women plan tea The Barry County Republican Women are inviting all interested persons to attend their annual "Getting to Know You" afternoon tea from 2p.m. to5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3. The tea will be held at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Adrounie, 126 S. Broadway in Hastings. A number of guests have been invited to be on hand to answer questions and chat, in­ cluding Senator Robert Welborn, Representative Robert Bender, the State Republican Women’s president, Joyce Kleiman, and a past president of the Republican Women, Caro) Josephson. The local organization encourages everyone to come and bring a friend. If you see NEWS IN THE MAKING, call the HASTINGS BANNER and let us know... 948-8051 Girl scout leaders can attend class Frer Training classes are scheduled for women ana men interested in being girl scout leaders of assistant leaders. An all-day basic leader training is planned for Saturday, Oct. 8 at 9 a.m. - 5 p.m at First Congregational Church, 145 Capital Ave., N E. AU interested pc sons may call the Girl Scout Office at 965-5519 for more information. From 9:3C 11:30 a.m. the topics covered with be Brownie B’S, Junior Badges and Cadette Interest Projects. These will be held in three individual sessions. At 12:30-2:30 p.m. "Troop Management” will be taught, covering troop government, finances and program planning. At 2:30 • 4:30 p.m. “Learning Through Ac­ tivities" will be a session of ceremonies, songs and games. Then at 4:30 - 5 p.m. there will be a Wrap Up and Evaluation. A nursery is provided for $2 per child for the day. A person can come for all or part of the training. Also on Oct. 1, - "Outdoor Skills” training wili be held at Camp Merrie Woode starting at 9:30 a.m. 4-H shooting class set for Saturday The next monthly shooting sports meets are planned for Saturday, October 1. Those with firearms (rifles, BB guns and trap­ shooting) should plan to meet from 10 to noon at the Bellevue Conservation Club. The Archery meet is to be held in or near the 4-H Building on the Charlotte Fairgrounds from 1-3 p.m. Contact the Extension office for more details. in Hastings. In this 83-yeo» -old photo, members of the Hastings Women's Club are shown as they hosted a turn of the century "watch party" attended by 250 per­ sons at city hall. A highlight of that evening was a fashion parade featuring authentic costumes that rep­ expenses until they could get underway independently. Another organization that got a start with help from the Women's Club was the local Campfire Girl program. The club helped to organize it and two of its members, Mrs. E.A. Caukins and Mrs. Aben Johnson, were two of the first leaders. Several times in the early ’308, the club also bought tickets for children who could not otherwise afford to see local productions of plays like “Cinderella" or “Jack in the Beanstalk.” The George Washington Bridge, which is still an annual club event, was started as a card party in 1935 to raise funds to provide free lunches for underprivileged children. Since then, proceeds from the event have been used for many worthy purposes. In recent years, money is always contributed for campships for children to attend the local Y-Camp. The annual Senior Girls Tea, started in 1946, continues to honor graduating senior girls and their mothers at an afternoon tea and program. Regular meetings for the area’s senior citizens were organized by a women’s club committee in i960 and continue today, Also since I960, under the chairmanship of Mrs. Aben Johnson, the club has furnished gifts for patients at the Barry County DISCOUNT TIRE PRICES wen a«eo<M of th, contury. Modeling the outfit, ore (top row from left) Mr,. James Sweezy. Mr,. Richard Bate., Mr.. Rom Colgrove, Mrs. Kirk Grant, Mrs. William W. Potter, Mrs. Leonard Stauffer Mrs. Arthur Brown, Mr., M.H. Bailey; and (front row) Mrs. Frank Brooks and Mr». J.T. Lombard Medical Care Facility. The dub has held fashion shows a number of times as a medium to earn money to help with various projects. A fashiunshow, held in 1975, featured old-time fashions to benefit the Bristol Inn in historic Charlton Park. The Bristol Inn has been a special con­ tinuing project of the dub. Members have sold tickets for the former Bristol Inn Follies and also continue to help decorate and fur­ nish it in addition to restoring artifacts for the Inn. For the city of Hastings’ centennial celebration, the club staged a fashion show that was attended by 800 persons. The first part of the program featured styles of clothing from yesteryear and wedding dresses through the decades. For instance, Nancy Higbie wore a 1789era gown that had been worn at George Washington’s inaugural ball. According to a 1955 Banner article about that fashion show, a Miss Karen Shook wore the wedding dress of the granddaughter of Yankee Bill Lewis, one of the first Barry County settlers. Mrs. D.C. French modeled a dress that had belonged to Mrs. Clement Smith, the lady credited with starting the Hating* dub. The dub has held its meetings at various buildings, even in the high school and the council chambers, since it organized. The —J&J— uto Service first meeting ptace was the parlor at the Methodist church wnich was rented for se­ cerns per meeting. In UM, rent-free quarters were offered on the third floor of the Goodyears store. The club's official colon of green and white have been a long-standing tradition. Thoee colors were selected by members in 1885. But all was not flowers and fun during the Mhyear history of organization. The minute, of 19U were few because of influenza and other epidemics which caused meetings to be irregular. Much later, in 1852 and 1953, thee were doubts that the cliii would be able to con­ tinue. ■> According to the Oct 3, 1952 minutes, a meeting was held to determine if the club would continue. IHnees and resignations had resulted bl having few names tor officers. But, at the last minute, Mrs Mary Bradford volunteered to take over es president. Again in June of 1953, the nominating committee could not come up with a president or vice president and a vote was taken to disband the club. However, a recess was called and the 60 persons in attendance were divided into fow-discussion groups to discus the matter. After 10 minutes, they came up with a full state of officers for the coming year. HOURS: Mwfay-FrMiy IM to 5:00 SatordayfcOOtolrOO 229 N. Broadway, Hastings Phone 948-2121 TIRE SPECIALS • FREE MOUNTING • • NO TRADE NECESSARY Double Steel Belted Radial POLYESTER TIRES WHITEWALLS WHITEWAUS A7Sx13........... *27.50 878x13 •29.50 C78xt4 •31.50 E78xl4. •33.50 F78xl4. •34.50 *42.95 *43.95 22575R15..........*44.95 23475R15 *44.95 20575R15.......... *34.95 1858OR13......... *35.95 19575R14.......... *37.95 17580R13 . 21575R15.......... j RtoFXT. •1M’2JI ( •35.95 •37.50 •39.501 •40.50 G78xl4 G7txl5 H78xl5 L78x15. SERVICE SPECIALS • LIFETIME MUFFLERS Installation CUSTOM PIPE BENDING TUNE-BP YOUR CAR NOW!! i’32” twtw .txThT*"7 £ *44” i»38” INCLUDES: New »pork plugs. ie1 liming, check plug wires, dynamic compression test, check PCV, check fuel filter, check battery and charging system. ♦ Huct U.S. Can wttb Electronic fpdttoe. .CFRONT DISC BRAKES o Add brake fluid ^5. SrQE ; • Inspect calipers * Replace front pads e Repack front bearing:. y QE ▼ 5^ wfl ** ** Wf • Turn rotors FRONT END ALIGNMENT Chevette Eitra • Caste' • toe-in to spec* Inspect .leering *uspen^ j Most U.S. Passenger Cars and % Ton Pickups LUBE, OIL & FILTER s Include* up to S qtk. major brand oil. lubrication of front and. Inatoll all filter, air pratsura chocked, baits, hoses and all fluid levels checked. ■ I JI ft ft '~ #1 W W ■ �The Hastingi Banner — Thursday. September 29. 1983 — Page 12 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616} 948-8051 ■ CLASSIFIED ZLOS AUTOMOTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SALE: 1976 Cadillac 4dr hardtop, good condition; 1976 Maverick 4-dr., runs good, good tires. 945-3967 or 945-3616. FOR SALE: I960 VW Rabbit 2-dr. hatchback, 4 speed, front-wheel drive, air con­ ditioning, AM-FM stereo, sharp. 9455274, 945-2013. FOR SALE: 1971 Chevy Impala 2-dr., V-6, automatic, power steering, power brakes, Florida car, no rust, new paint, new exhaust, new AM-FM cassette stereo, runs very good, 11,400 or beat offer. 9455274 or 945-2013. 1974 JEEP CHEROKEE for sale. Power steering, power brakes, V-8, 68,000 miles, some rust, 61,400. Call 9459070. FOR SALE: 1981 Oids Delta 88, low mileage, air, full power, loaded, $6,500. 3748568. FOR SALE: 1977 Pontiac Phoenix (not an X My), V* 6, power steering, power brakes, cralxe, excellent inside and out, runs great. 949-2348. HflP WANTED WANTED: Program aide for mental health day treatment program. Job respon­ sibilities include assisting in rehabilitation, recreational skills and other duties related to program im­ plementation. Experienced in working with develop­ mentally disabled mentally ill person, as well as skills for record keeping and data collection. Send letter of interest or resume to Barry County Mental Health Services, 1005 W. Green SL, Hastings, MI49068. No phone calls. EOE SMALL PLUMBING WHOLESALER NEEDS experienced salesperson with plumbing product knowledge. Excellent in­ come potential on straight commission. Reply by resume only to P.O. Box 40, Hastings, MI 49068.________ HELP WANTED: Earn extra money demonstrating House of Lloyd toys and home decor now thru Nov. Weekly paychecks. FREE $300 kit Free catalogs and paper supplies. No delivery or collecting. Atoo, minimian $40 merchandlM of your choice for booking a party. Call Cathy, 7957133. (949) TOST COLOR: Become an in­ dependent color consultant with Beauty for All Seasons and open the door to fashion shows, corporate consulting, seminars, workshops, lec­ tures, etc. Full- or part-time. Professional training in color analysis, wardrobe coordination and make-up technique. Minimal in­ vestment. Contact Martha Langbo, 616-968-1201 or MarUyn Kennedy, 616-9631498. (10-27)____________ LADIES: Spice up your life and your pocketbook. Be an Under joverWear agent. Selling lingerie is fun. Home party plan. Interested? 1-616979-3684. (16-27) FASHION CONSULTANTS Working with women's clothes. Set own hours. Your own phone and car a must. Call 945-3066. (10-13) services ^PlANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refiaishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9688. (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) MENDING BASKET: Household and clothing alternations, new zippers & coat linings. Flexible hours, experienced and reasonable. Phone 945-9712. (tfn) Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Argustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) FURNITURE REF1NISH1NG & REPAIR: Free estimates. Pick up and delivery. Mark Heidt, 7953850, Middleville. (196) FARM ANIMALS REG. SUFFOLK SHEEP: One ram and four ewes, make offer. Call 698-9407. (196)_______________ _____ FOR SALE: Several beef cows due to calve in the spring, a few choice club calves (1983 Reserve Grand Champion, Hudsonville Fair), and a few show heifer prospects. 878-9076. (9-29) FOR SALE FOR SALE: JD 12 ft. disk, old corn shelter, old barn beams. 367-3246, Woodland. (949) MOBILE, modular, anu double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-6457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) FOR RENT: Beautiful, year round lakefront cottage, carpeted, refrigerator and stove, two bedrooms, ideal 12 persons. 948-2856. FOR RENT: Two bedroom mobile home, between Hastings and Battle Creek. $225 a month, plus utilities. 721-8485. 721-3316. Banfield. SNOWPLOW FOR SALE: For GM truck, hydraulic lift, right and left turn, good condition, $600. 795-3709. (929) PETS MUST SELL: Brand new set of encyclopedia, $850 new, will sell for $450. Phone 945 4156. (tfn) PUPPIES TO A GOOD HOME: Part Walker coonhound, only two left 945 2339. after 6 p.m._________ FOR SALE: Older cabinet model New Home sewing machine, runs good, $25. Lake Odessa, 374-7401. WANTED WANT TO BUY: Bunk beds. 948-8025. FOR SALE: 53” oval dinette with 17” leaf and six button tmted, vinyl, swivel chairs with casters. 9459843. TRAVEL TRAILERS MISC Lightweight, fiberglass Scamp 13* and 16’ travel trailers and new 19* 5th wheel. Call now toll free 1800-346-4962 for free brochure and save! TRAVEL TRAILER: 1984, 30 ft, fully self-contained, air, patio doors, sleeps six, private rear bedroom, double holding tanks, refrigerator with separate freezer compartment, other extras, asking $8,350. See anytime at River Gate Campground, 2514 S. Charlton Park Rd. No phone calls, please. (9-29) Band’s marchin’- HONEYBEES FOR SALE: 15 colonies, misc. equip­ ment. 671-5034, Hickory Corners. NOTICE REPOSSESSED SIGN! Nothing down! Take over payments $58 monthly. 4’x8’ flashing arrow sign. New bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. Call FREE 1-800626-7446, anytime. (106) We WILL NOT be grinding feed October 3 •nd 4 end the morning of October 5 for remodeling purposes to serve our customers better in the future. Freeport Elevator MOVING - MUST SELL: 18 ft Shasta travel trailer; two super single waterbeds. Phone 765-5475, Freeport. FOR SALE: 275 gallotTfuel tank, best offer. 9454271. GARAGE SAIFS JIM DECKER, Owner PRODUCE YARD SALE: Thirs., Fri„ Sept. 29, 30, 12200 Bedford Rd. (M-37 south of Bristol Rd.), 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. *77 Chevy Cheyene % ton, $2,195; *80 Honda Civic, 53,000 miles, $3,500; Ashley wood stove, $100; blower, $35; *72 Dodge truck for parts, $100; alum, boat, 12 ft, $30; (2) portable pig or calf bouses; old Michigan Farmer magazines - free; two sections wrought iron railing; Honda 350 motor­ cycle for parts; camper top, 31 in. with two beds, two cabinets, $195; (2) canvas' tents, 9x12; swivel base for boat seat; Stamper truck pop-up camper, $850; good clothing - women’s size 10, men’s size 42L. Mach mhc. 721-8586. JOBS WANTED FARM FOUIPMFNT lost: Fusion unit, no. 44044, off Consumers Power truck. Reward. 945-4046. 1125 W. Green St, Hasttofa FOR RENT NEW HOUSE FOR RENT: Two bedrooms, Long Lak®, Cloverdale. $300 month, plus deposit. 672-5211. (9-29) WOULD LIKE to shampoo your rugs or vacuum your floors and furniture. Reasonable rates. Call Jim, 9459424. (106) HONEY AVAILABLE: Strained or comb. Any size from pint to gallon - all raw. Call 367-4140. (tfn) IN MEMORIAM: In loving memory of Dr. Stephen Schondelmayer, who left us five years ago, September 28, 1978. Steve, To hear your voice and see your smile, To sit and talk with you awhile. To be together in the same old way, Would be our dearest wish today. You meant so much to eacti of us, For your dear and special way. Memories linger on and on, Especially on this day. Sadly missed by his family CARDS OF THANKS We wish tc thank our friends, relatives, neighbors and fellow employees for the kind letters, cards, flowers, food and donations received at this most difficult time in our lives. To the people Ernie so dearly loved and admired, we say thank you. Betty & Melinda Appelman Michael Appelman and family FarrellD. Babcock and family Want Ads Work! • ASH I IIH I ANU CONIHAI IS A KI A| | s ( A It I (JAN' The Hattings* "Marching Saxons" entertained football fans Friday night during the halftime of the game against Sturgis. Among their routines was a snappy Ive Got Rythm' (shown above). Another one was "Send In the Clowns". Conducting the bandsmen during one of their numbers was drum major Jack Wiswell who also did a bass-guitar solo for the audience. Grote trial, continued from page 7 Hof man called Surratt a liar, and said that ‘‘not one iota of evidence" connected Surratt with the scene of the crime. Hofman asked the jurors “if they would buy a used car from Rockiey Surratt." “If you wouldn’t buy a used car from Rodney Surratt, then I strongly suggest that you don’t convict someone of murder based on his testimony,” said Hofman. “There are serious doubts that exist between evidence and lack of evidence,” said Hofman. Hofman criticized police for not questioning other suspects and for neglecting to check into Grote’s alibi prior to April. “Police officers do not make mistakes,” he said. The defense questioned the tire im­ pressions taken from the scene saying that some hunters told the police that they backed into the lane where they spotted a car resembling Grote’s 1970 Plymouth station wagon the night before. “There is no evidence because Kevin Grote was not there that night," said Hofman. Hofman spoke of Grote’s tan coat, which had a spot of unidentified blood on it. “If the murderer had worn that coat, there would have been blood all over, not just one spot,” said Horman. “Kevin Grote must live with your decision for the rest of his life. I ask you to return a verdict of not guilty,” said Hofman. Crowley, in his rebuttal to Hofman’s summation, asked the jury “Why would Rodney Surratt come in here and tell you in detail about that crime, if he and Kevin Grote didn’t commit that crime?” Judge Deming cautioned jurors that sympathy or prejudice must not influence their decisions. “It is your duty to determine the facts. A reasonable doubt is a fair, honest doubt," said the judge. “I know he’s not guilty," said Darlene Grote, mother of the defendant. “I knew from the start he couldn’t get a fair trial here.” “It was a fair trial, and justice was done," said Jixiy Hughes, Barry County Prosecutor. She said that a change of venue would have made no difference, and it would have cost much more. Hughes praised the jury as "a very in­ telligent jury, who listened attentively,” adding "I was impressed by its ability to sort things out.” Hughes added that her office bargained away the right to make a recommendation to the judge with regard to Surratt’s sentence. Kenneth DeMott, Barry County Sheriff Dept, detective, and chief investigator in the murders, said he was satisfied with the outcome of the case, and he praised’the jurors. “It took them a long time to come out with a verdict...They paid attention to both sides,” he said. DeMott agreed that a change of venue would have made no difference "The facts arestlll there. They would still be the same.” SERVICE DIRECTORY INSURANCE ELECTRICAL Electric Motor Repair — Most motors repaired in one day — Finuce Motor and Water Flaps Oar Specialty Ufa Homo Auto LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING -Sore/ , 633 W. SUU St. Hastings, Mich. ,.__C2==— I (Tjlf FREE SERVICES (CIS) 945-9552 SAf Grand Rapids Office (616)991-5245 1564 Bodford Rood Phone 945-5113 WATER TREATMENT RETAIL WARDS APPLIANCES AND CATALOG SALES PtAZA.-PWOat MW0 I »w«’»->to Street, Hoiiinp ((rem Grand Ropdi 459-2771) •AirLhes • Tours • Cruise • Car Rental HWC~ Amtrak Tickets Free Delivery AH Credit Certs Accepted WE WILL OBTAIN LOWEST FARES FOR YOU I HASTINGS WATER CONDITIONING, INC. All items in store for sale to take home. Soften*-r- •Salt • Hostingr, Michigcn Phone (616) 945-3949 629 S. MICHIGAN AVE.. HASTINGS. 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Green St., Hastings 1ME lUUttut •4S-4O43 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-10-06.pdf 5652a717043b2ab59e17caa5f095fdcd PDF Text Text October 6,1983 NlE\WiS' The Hastings ...wrap Banner ] IMBinr . IN 1 IF1 Illvluhl Fast-talking con men net $95 here Hastily City Police My two men entered the Notional Bank of Hastings Tuesday morning and tricked a teller into giving <g> »S6. Gcrtton Trick, deputy chief of police, Mya one of the men walked ep to teller number seven and, handing her a 4100 bill, asked for two rolls of pennies and two rolls of nickels. The teller gave the man the wrapped coins, and Wb in bills back. Then, says Trick, the man stated to the teller, “Oh, 'hat was a 1100 bill tha. I gave you.” The teller said yes, it was, and the man asked tor it back, while returning the WO in cash to the teller. The man then gave the teller a tendollar tall for the coins, and asked for four iifty-dollar bills, which the teller turned owr. The men then left. Trick says that witnesses saw the two men drive off Ina white Oldsmobile or Buick. One suspect is described as black, about 50 years of age, 170 pounds with grey, ear-length hair. The second suspect is described as black, 160 posmds, late as to early 30s with shoulder-length hair, a rand face and very dark compierioned. Car hits utility pole, 37 powerless Thirty-seven Consumers Power customers were, without electricity for one hour Wednesday morning after a vehicle struck a utility pole at the comer of E. Madison and S. Broadway. - William Mabin, a spokesman for Consumers Power, said the accident occurred at 7:02 a.m. He said the.im­ pact of the crash broke a wooden pin which holds an electrical conductor on a cross arm. Matin said crews replaced a fuse and the wooden pin, and set the wires* back up. He added that electricity was fully restored by 8 a.m. Police have not yet released the name of the driver, dr the circumstances of the mishap. Delton man held on shotgun assault A 19-year-old Delton man has been bound over to Barry County Circuit Court on two counts of assault with intent to commit murder, after he allegedly threatened his mother and brother with a shotgun July 36. Richard Ritchie, 6700 Rose Rd., Delton, is currently free on $20,000 bond. It is alleged that he assaulted his mother. Penny Ritchie, W, and his 14year-old brother, Sam. both of the same address. Ritchie was arrested by Barry County sheriff deputies after he allegedly fired shots outside his home, threatening the family members. There were no injuries reported. Barry County Sheriff Cpl. Gerald Leudecking said Ritchie was having “a family problem", and tried to physically assault his mother. Leudecking said Richard's brother stepped in to protect his mother, and "a shoving match ensued." Leudecking said that Richard then grabbed a shotgun from a bedroom, and threatened his mother and brother with the weapon. The two then fled to the bam, 'where they called sheriff deputies. While his mother and brother were in the bam, Richard allegedly fired "four to six shots", said Leudecking, although be said it is not known where he fired the shots. He did sdy that at one point, Richard was pointing the weapon at the bam. Richard was arrested a short time later at his girlfriend's house, located east of the Rose Rd. home, said Leudecking. EDC to hold special meeting The City-Couhty Economic Development Commission will meet on Wednesday. Oct. 19 in the City Council Chambers. There will be no meeting October 12. Minutes of the meeting will be available at the Hastings Area Chamber nf Commerce. 115 S. Jef­ ferson St, Hastings. Zoning board to consider variance The Hastings Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will meet on Monday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall. The meeting is being held to consider the application of Mary R. Pennock for a variance on the side street side yard to erect a 24'x26* carport at 206 W Nelson. The side yard does not conform to the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.193. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the Hastings City Clerk. farm supplement Faafora reports on focal ,armln0, agribusiness... today and tomorrow! Flexfab begins addition firm is only constructing an addition to the by Robert J. Johnston present building, the codes require that the Flexfab, Inc. poured footings this week for sprinkling system cover the entire building. a new addition to its present building, despite the need for state approval for a scaled down “Our thought right now is that we will go ahead and sprinkle the whole building and sprinkling system design. try to get approval to...just protect the , Douglas DeCamp, co-owner of the firm, facility from our eight inch well,’’ DeCamp said that because of the need to get con­ Kim Andrus (left), choirman of the Silent Observer Program, congratulates Sandy said. "It puts out 300 gallons a minute. You’d struction underway before cold weather Rogers for aiding in last week's apprehension of a suspected thief. Mark Steinfort arrives, the firm decided to go ahead with have to have quite a fire roaring if you (right) commented “It was a good week for citizen involvement.” the construction plans while data is being couldn’t get it out at 300 gallons a minute.” gathered on the effectiveness of the scaled He said that scaling down the sprinkling down sprinkler system. system could save the firm about half of the $300,000 to $400,000 cost of the larger system. State construction codes require that the The firm originally planned to install a company install a sprinkler system with a Citizen awareness and involvement aided deputies arrested three men, and confiscated 150,000 gallon bladder, a pump station and sprinkler system throughout the existing guns and over $2,000 in cash from the local law enforcement officials in the arrest building, he said, but hadn't intended to diesel backup equipment. Even though the of four felony suspects in two separate premises. crimes last week. “It was a good week for citizen in­ volvement,” said Mark Steinfort, , Hastings chief of police. Steinfort commended one of the citizens Monday, Sandy Rogers, 435 E. Clinton St, for “apprehending the thief that took three guns from Al and Pete's Sports Shop on Sept, 27, 1983.” The citation continued — “Your actions were courageous and honorable. Without your help, the suspect would have fled and in so doing making it possible to negate prosecution." Rogers said he was walking up S. Michigan St. when he saw Al VanMeter of the sports shop chasing the suspect. VanMeter, seeing Rogers, yelled to him to stop the individual. Rogers, did. Hasting*. Michigan Vol. 128, No. 40 “It was just a normal tackle,” said Rogers, “I grabbed him aroung the waist and we both fell to the ground." “The only thing that flashed through my mind when I got him was ‘What if he hits me? Do I hit back or turn the other cheek?”* said Rogers. Rogers said that the suspect pleaded with Red Cross, a United Fund agency, offers campaign was held at Leason Sharpe by Robert J. Johnston him to let him go. “He said ‘I’m laid off and I CPR (cardiopulmonary rescusitation) Memorial hall. Tlie need for pledges to the United Fund need the gun to go deer hunting,”' said classes. He said that people from the Storms ’ pep talk capped a ten-minute campaign is “ no illusion" and the money to Rogers. “I said ‘I’m laid off too, and a lot of Salvation Army, another of the 11 local magic show, during which he magically reach the $111,175 goal "will not magically men in Michigan are in the same boat.’" agencies, can tell stories of how they helped demonstrated that with a united effort they appear", YMCA-Youth Council Direct* Hastings City Police arrested the man, people iu need. He recounted lhe list o( David Storms told campaign volunteers* lould break lhe goal. identified as James Ward. 24. of Albion. He is agencies involved in the Michigan United “ The only way we can reach the goal is if Wednesday morning. currently free on $20,000 bond, charged with Way and how they help people “who are everybody here...goes back to the work­ The kick-off breakfast for volunteers, one count of larceny in a building, and one going along smoothly in life and then hit by places and to the residences and asks for a division chairmen and agency leaders in the count of felonious assault. pledge,” Storms continued. He also disaster." Hastings Area Community Funds annual Police say Ward struck VanMe‘er with one Bower also talked about an experience at cautioned the volunteers to ask for pledges of the guns. Provincial House where residents began from H to hundred ’ of dollars, because “ you Besides a commendation, Rogers received openly crying as they listened to members of never know when that $1 pledge will make an undisclosed amount ofcash from the Silent Camp Fire entertain them with songs and the god." Observer program, which pays cash awards how the tears began to flow in response from Storms talk preceded a talk by campaign to individuals who assist the police in chairman Duane Bower who told volunteers the young people as well. criminal investigations. But Rogers hopes he that they don ’ t need to apologize for being “These people (Camp Fire) are funded by gets more for his heroic deed. Hastings Manufacturing Co. issued written the United Way,” he continued. “I talked to compassionate about others. "I’ve been laid off from Bliss since April of the residents (of Provincial House) and they warnings, Monday, to 40 skilled trades He said that there have been two to three 1982," he said. “And I hope all this helps me employees who walked off the job Sept. 29. people saved in Barry County because the are very appreciative of the United Way.” get a job.” Dennis Witham, industrial relations Citizen awareness also played a part in the manager, said that the walkout, apparently apprehension of three armed robbery in protest of the company hiring au outside suspects Thursday evening. contractor to install siding, was a violation of Steinfort said a man and woman were the collective bargaining agreement with parked at the Superette when she saw two UAW Local 138. Union officials did not individuals, brandishing weapons and participate in the walkout. running from the store, get into a truck and “Subsequent violations may result in drive away. imrr'diate discharge," Witham said. Steinfort said the pair followed the The walkout began at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, suspects to an E. Madison St. home, then and all of the employees returned to work on reported the location to police. Friday morning. Neither the union nor any A short time later, city police and sheriff employees provided a written statement to the company, Witham said, but he expected a grievance to be filed this week. "The issue was over the company sub­ contracting the application of some siding on corporate buildings," Witham said. "They wanted me to hire some more people." Union officials were out-of-town at a conference and were rot available for comment at press time. Gordon Johncock, Jr., 17, son of the Witham contended that their argument championship auto racing driver, is reported over the hiring practice should have properly to be in critical condition in a Milwaukee, been channelled through the grievance Wis., hospital following a head-on crash near procedure. He said that company will follow Sheboygen Saturday. that procedure up to and including ar­ Also injured in the crash were Johncock bitration. Jr.’s sisters. Patsy, 21, Pam, 20, Patsy’s "The company has historically sub­ boyfriend. John Haynes of Coldwater, and a contracted a considerable amount of work," driving instructor. he said. The job in dispute involves the ap­ According to Jan Hilliker, sister of the race plication of approximately 90 squares of car driver. Johncock, Jr., his sisters, and siding on different locations around the Haynes were in Sheboygen to watch his exteriors of several buildings. Witham said brother, Wally, 23, compete in a non­ the job should last about two weeks. professional race. Wally is a student at the Canada strike still on Skip Barber Driving School in Wisconsin. Witham also reported that the strike at the Mrs. Hilliker said Johncock, Jr. and the company’s Canadian subsidiary, Hastings, other four passengers were awaiting the Ltd., is continuing. He said that no talks are start of the race, when they decided to watch yet scheduled between the company and the race at another curve. The five got into a UAW Local 124. small car. said Mrs. Hilliker, and drove The 45 production employees at the around the track. Canadian plant, located in Scarborough, On the way. they met a van, which was just Ontario, a suburb of Toronto, went on strike returning from dropping flagmen off at on Sept. 13. various points around the track. Mrs. The unresolved issues involve economics, Hilliker said the two vehicles swerved he said. several times to avoid each other, then Citizen action solves local crime The Hastings install a bladder, pump and generator. DeCamp said that when the new data are gathered, showing the square toot area that could be covered using the existing well, the figures will be turned into Henry L. Green, chief of the building division of the Michigan Department of Labor Bureau of Construction Codes. Construction on the firm’s new 16,000 sq. ft. building to house its sewing department began a week ago. The new building and the addition to the existing building, a $1.2 million expansion, are expected to add 25 to 30 new jobs to the firm's current 245 em­ ployment. Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Price 20c Thursday, Octobers, 1983 United Way ‘no magic’, leaders say Manufacturing Co. workers warned after walkout on Thursday Gordon Johncock’s son critical following mishap in Wisconsin collided head-on. Gurdon. Jr. suffered severe head injuries, internal injuries, and a fractured hip and leg. Haynes suffered a broken leg. Sister Patsy is expected to be released this weekend after having surgery to repair a fractured arm, and sister Pam was released Wednesday with a fractured foot. No word is available on the conditions of two individuals in the van, who were reportedly injured. Mrs. Hillikersaid her brother. Gordon, Sr., almas’ got into the car with his children. “He decided not to at the last minute because lhe car was already crowded. It was a small car," she said. Christian School to hold open house On Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., an open house will be held at the Hastings Christian School. Parents, friends, and those interested in sending their children to the school are in­ vited to attend. There will be an opportunity to meet the teachers, tour the facilities, and observe the teaching methods in action. The school is located at the corner of M-43 and Welcome Rd., two miles north of Hastings. (obove) United Fund volunteers gathered ot Leason Sharpe Memorial Holl. Wednesday for a kick-off breakfast The breakfast opened with a performance by the Hastings High School Marching Bond, (below) Campaign leaders hold up this year s United Fund Campaign brochure. 'They ore (from left) Narine Jacobs, co-chairwomon, Marshall Belson. executive director of the Hastings Area Community Fund; Duane Bower, campaign chairman; and Jerry Stevens field representative for Michigan United Way. Help begins at HOME! He said that the United States is the greatest country in the world because the people are compassionate and they care about one another. Bower said that throughout the year, all of the agencies of the United Fund are active. At a meeting held in August with agency and campaign representatives, every agency participated, he said. “We are youth oriented, but the elderly are in there and the handicapped, the ill and the troubled come into it,” he continued. Concluding his talk he thanked the volunteers for treating the United Fund campaign as more than just a job to get done. "The only reason (the campaign) happens is because you care," he said. Norine Jacobs, co-chair of the campaign, introduced the division leaders and singled out the new residential cochairwomen, Mary Ann Echtinaw and Ann Hubert, who contacted 90 people to help in their cam­ paign. The residential campaign was to be conducted yesterday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 6. 1983 — Page 2 Police Beat: Lake Odessa woman dies following auto mishap A Lake Odessa woman died Sunday morning in Pennock Hospital or injuries sustained in a two car head-on collision on MS0. which occurred in Woodland Township Saturday morning. Dorothy Mae Clay, 64. was eastbound near the intersection of M-50 and Clark Rd.. when her car drifted into the opposite lane and struck a vehicle driven by Robert Charles Sackett. 35. of Grand Ledge, according to an Ionia State Police spokesman. Clay was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she died at 3 a m. Sunday morning. Sackett, the driver of the second vehicle, suffered only minor injuries and sought his own treatment. The state police spokesman said the ac­ cident occurred on a straight stretch of road and that it was foggy in the area. However’ he added "I don’t know if that would have been a factor in the mishap." State police continue to investigate the mishap. Court News Kalamazoo man pleads not guilty to sex assault Banner OPINION Press, courts and police Our role is more than just news One of the most important, yet least understood functions of a newspaper, is crime and court reporting. Much of the misunderstanding is on the part of law enforcement officials who have been led to believe, since their days al the police academy, that newspaper queries are the bane of police work, and that the best criminal investigation is one which involves no reporters. Newspapers are often criticized for “playing up" spectacular crimes, or worse, jeopardizing cases against accused criminals. Two local examples that come to mind are the murder trial of Kevin Grote and the case, pending in the Michigan Court of Appeals, of a woman accused of subjecting her infant daughter to radiation from a microwave oven. More than one law enforcement official has expressed concern that we are somehow acting improperly by closely following these two stories, and that the wheels of justice should be allowed to turn on their own without any help from the press. The true reason for press coverage of criminal investigation, arrest and proceedings lies not in the need to sell papers with big headlines. Covering the Grote trial cost us much more than we gained in sales. Increased newstand sales are a by-prnduct of a larger, more noble goal, that of protecting the right of the accused to a speedy and public trial. In reporting crime news, the press cannot submit to any restrictions that deprive the accused the right to a full and un­ fettered dissemination of the facts. The press is a watchdog. The issue of prejudice caused by news coverage of crime and criminal proceedings has been raised in many appeals by convicted persons, has given rise to many gag orders, and has been viewed by the courts as more than a theoretical problem. Courts have repeatedly stated that the rights of the press and criminal defendants do conflict unless an accomodation can be reached. In the Grote trial, •he prosecution worked toward reaching that accomodation in selecting a jury locally, even though jurors had been exposed to the publicity of the case. We feel a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury as guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment can be assured only as long as there is a free press. On occasion, there have been instances where a newspaper has uncovered evidence proving a suspect’s innocence. Other times, the public’s interest has been served, when a full reporting of the facts surrounding an alleged crime has uncovered abuses on the part of the police in their investigation and arrest procedures. Simple day to day reporting of police activities benefits both the public and the police. On more than one occasion, a local police agency has been helped in its investigation by a citizen who first became aware of the purported crime through the news media. An example is the recent break-in of a local business where a substantial amount of change was stolen. Police were alerted to two suspects by a service station attendant, who noticed the two individuals had a lot of change. The service station attendant first read of the theft of change in this paper. Crimes, criminal proceedings and police activities are of legitimate interest to the public. Court rules or police practices that discourage, delay or suppress public’ discussion and debate can foster gossip, rumor and misinformation. We believe that our job is to report the facts, the news, as quickly as possible and accurately so that the public doesn't depend upon misinformation. Barry County Farmers Preserving heritage, aiding economy An early morning dr ive through eastern Barry County, Tuesday, sharpened the thoughts as to why this issue of the Hastings Banner is devoted to fanning. As the sky warmed to a pinkish glow .nd the morning sun began to burn through the thick fog on the ground, what could be seen first from every hilltop were the roofs of the barns. Some of those barns were old, hand hewed in a dozen styles, dating from Farming is different because it is consistent. Unlike industries that can quickly expand or cut their work forces, farmers plant crops in the spring and harvest in the summer and fall. It is a stable cycle repeated year after year after year. We chose to devote this issue to farming because farming has been, is now and will continue to be important to Barry County. Economically, the farming com­ munity brings in $37 million a year. This money is spent in our local agricultural businesses, in our grocery stores, at our automobile dealers, at our retail businesses and is deposited in our local banks. Farmers continue to have a strong voice in local government. Two of our county Leonard W. Burandt, 214 S. Hanover, pleaded guilty to attempted burglary as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors. Burandt is accused of the July 28 break-in of an E. G^een St. residence. A charge of excape from custody is pen­ ding against Burandt. who is charged with fleeing Hastings City Police custody Aug. 19. Kenneth Scott Wilson, 17, 2045 Hammond Rd., received five years probation, with the first 25 weeks in the Barry County Jail for the Aug. 5 malicious destruction of a car on Hammond Rd. Judge Richard Shuster assessed Wilson $300 in costs, a $50 fine, and $2452 restitution to the owner of the car, Leo Martinez. Michael Ray Smith, 17, 1077 Luce Rd., Battle Creek, pleaded guilty to attempted burglary and attempted larceny in a building, as part of separate plea agreements with prosecutors. Sentencing for Smith is scheduled for Oct 14 at 8:30 a.m. Smith is accused of the July 18 break-in of a Johnstown Township residence, and for stealing jewelry from a Hope Township home on or about July 18. Hastings Chamber to hold retail meeting tonight The next retail meeting of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce will be held tonight in the Elks Club at 5:45 p.m. All retailers are encouraged to attend this meeting which includes a soup and sandwich suppe.. There will be a business meeting, then following it is a program presented by Esther Walton of Hastings and Bob Christiansen, state historic preservation coordinator for the region. % ▼ / Barry County Community Volunteers Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • 'OfTOfS NOTE: Thii column will be published on o regular basis as the need arises in Barry . County. Any community agency seeking volunteers may make use of this spoce. Information should be made known to Norine Jacobs 948-3254 or Ton Rewo 948-3259 ot Social Services. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Men able to assist in transporting donated items for the Department of Social Services. Items need­ ing transporting are donated and then distributed to needy individuals in Barry County. Coll John Hoan Tuesday or Thursday mornings ot 948-3251. You would be called on o rotating basis. LADIES WHO LOVE TO BE WITH CHILDREN or. to ,„l,t In th. Children', Co," ot the Department of Social Services. You would only need to donate your time once every week for a few hours. Programs ond activities ore out­ lined for you. Call Don Rewo at 948-3259. ITEMS NEEDED BEDS, BEDS, BEDS ore needed immediately commissioners are farmers. Of the seven commissioners, six represent districts with big farming populations. It’s no wonder that farmers can raise a ruckus when agricultural property assessments are raised. And. in Barry County, it’s right that they be heard. The people in this county who are not farmers should read this issue with the for distribution to Barry County families. Currently, there is o waiting list for youth or twin size, dressers, ond washers ond dryers. A small donation can help so much. Call John Hoan at 948-325). same interest as the farmers, because what happens to fanners is important to all of us. Just ts they depend upon us for goods and services, we must and do depend upon them. orrongements for local folks to refinish old sleds which will then be given as Christmas presents Hastings Banner Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Bom B (USPS071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid ot Hastings, Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 40 — Thursday. October 6. 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County: $12 per year in adjoining counties; and $13.50 per year elsewhere. «,u°pmen?nd kid> 5h°''e"ed yOrds o( 50nd »° b® beneath the ployground In Other Court Proceedings: ustry took a foothold. While our industrial and business communities have languished at the mercy of national economic ups and downs, the farmers have Though we call agriculture an industry, it is an industry made up of independent people, free to choose their own crops, free to decide how many cows to milk and what tofeed them. Farmers have the independence to decide how, where and when they will sell their crops. In a sense, every farmer is a gambler, gambling first on the weather and second on the markets. Playground cleaned-up at Southeastern A 41-year-old Kalamazoo man pleaded not guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Monday on counts of assault with intent to commit sexual penetration, and being an habitual sex offender. Pre-trial for Norman Gayle Jones, Miller Rd.. Kalamazoo, is set for Oct. 14 at 9 a.m. State police arrested Jones Aug. 21. after a Department of Natural Resources officer reportedly discovered Jones and a 12-yearold boy in the Barry Game Area, off Sager Rd. State police from the Hastings team say Jones drove the youth to the secluded area, near Daggett Lake, and left the car, telling the boy that if he didn’t return in 15 minutes, then to come looking for him. Police say Jones then entered the woods, changed his clothes, pulled a nylon stocking over his head, and waited for the boy to come looking. Police say a number of “restraining devices" were found on the ground near the two. Jones is currently free on $10,000 bond. years when settlers trudged in from the East to clear the land and homestead the property. Those old barns stand side-by-side with the new-style pole buildings that symbolize the modem technology of today’s fanning community. Those barns tell the story of farming in a visual way. They tell us that the past and future of thia county are tied inextricably with the lifestyles and economic health of farming. Farmers were tilling the soil here long before any stable in- continued to be a vibrant economic force in the local community. It is true that the economic success of farming depends upon what types of policies are delated by the federal government, how much of each crop is being protocol nationally, the type of dairy program being espoused by whatever ad­ ministration is ruling Washington and even the state of U.S.-Soviet Union relations. But farming is still different than other businesses. Poreots, students and teachers joined together. Saturday, to clean-up the playground at Southeastern School repair some ploy equipment ond construct new balance beams. The project of the Porent-Teochers Organization attracted 25 to 30 parents one dozens of kids. Brian and Jenny Haire, chairmen, said. The eac ers aidedI the etlort by providing sandwiches for a potluck luncheon The workers filled holes underneath ploy equipment with sand donated by Lyons Excavating ond filled holes in the playground with top soil, which they will seed OLD WINTER SLEDS are needed for refinishing. The Department of Social Services has made to needy children in our county. This project has the mon power we just need your sled. Coll John Haan TODAY ot 948-325) or drop it off al the Department of Social Services. Write us a letter! and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. The Hastings Banner welcomes Hall of Fame clarified To the Editor (In response to Otis Hermenitt’s letter last week), the Agriculture Hall of Fame of Bonner Springs, Kan. is just that! It is not a farmer's hall of fame. It was started several years ago according to Doris Fox, who is the receptionist for the ag hall of fame. To this date, it has eight inductees. Within the next few weeks, 11 more will be inducted to make upzfor the past years when the organization was in poor financial condition and undermanaged. The people inducted into the ag hall of fame are of the past, but agriculture related. One example is George Washington Carver. The first-fodr farmers that were inducted into Michigan’s Farmers Hall of.Fame were from the four townships, involved with Prairieville OH Fashion Farm Days — Prairieville, Hope, Orangeville and Barry. The board of directors* was jufti getting things together to legalize it as a non-profit organization when the first four inductees were picked. We based the first four on age and if they were still farming and com­ munity activities. There were several asked and some declined the recognition. The first four selected were Karl Palmatier, Ira Osgood, John Woodman and Art Winters. The farmer that Mr. Hermenitt seems to be concerned about is Mr. Karl Palmatier. Let us tell you about Karl. At the age of 87, he is still farming. Last week, he and his wife, Cecil just finished planting 50 acres of wheat. Since 1940, while teaching, he still farmed part-time after school end on weekends. In 1956, they moved to their present location and in 1964, retired from teaching and farmed full-time. He has worked on a farm since he was a young boy. Along with many other achievements, Mr. Palmatier was supervisor and assessor of Prairieville Township. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Palmatier deserve the honor bestowed upon them. Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame is still the only hall of fame in the U.S. tht will be built and controlled by farmers and only farmers will be inducted. The board of directors is working now for settingup next year’s inductees. Information can be obtained by writing Chairman William Aukerman, Vice-chairman Tom Guthrie, Sharon Korkinsky, treasurer, or Marlene Kiinmey, secretary. Board meetings Monday every - are held the first ------------------■«,of -----------< montk Please with “ t0 helP histor>' in "n° ------the mal making for the State of Michigan. Bill and Marguerite Aukerman School millage condemned To the Editor The question was recently asked, “Why do people vote down school millages?”. The only reason I can give is mv own, and it is a philosophical one. I asked the question, “Does one man have the right to seize the home of another and demand that the latter pay for his child’s education, and if the homeowner refuses, does he have the right to sell the loot to someone who will pay?". The answer is. of course, no. The seizure of another’s property is theft, and to dispose of another's property in lieu of ransom is ex­ tortion. To grant that kind of so-called right to anyone is to negate the right of a person to own a home. What if the homeowner cannot pay? Some would argue that those who cannot afford to pay taxes (extortion), should not own a home. Others contend that the man who wants a free education for his child should extort money from a richer victim. I believe theft is theft, and extortion is extortion. In spite of the fact that some rich people who can afford the extortion endorse it, and sone poor people who cannot afford it endorse it. I cannot, because I do not believe theft is ever justified, no matter what the political or socioeconomic status of the thief­ extortionist or the victim is. The extortionists may outnumber the victims, but for me, it still is immoral. Sincerely, F rederick G. Schantz NkkS S °74 JqU°r n00 the °5pha,t area ,o ** playground are (from left) Nick Burr, Michele Zurface. Davey Dilno. Jenny Haire and Sandy Dilno. ” PUBLIC OPINION ...by Ken Reibel and Elaine Gilbert A future in the family farm? Sutent Leon Tack Robert Sherwood Lloyd Kilmer Larry Haywood THE QUESTION The number of family farms in America has declined over recent years, replaced by large, corporate-type farms and small, parttime farms. Since family farms have been a staple of U.S. agriculture, how do you feel this trend will affect the nation's farming outlook? Leon Tack. Delton: “I think the family farm is here to stay. Big business farms will go too far with the unions, and it’s the unions that are ruining the country today. •‘It's the family farms that will keep things going." Lloyd Kilmer. Hastings: “This is not good. The prime example of w hat could happen is Russia. They can't begin to produce what we do because a man working for himself will do more...he’ll stay the extra two hours, or half the night. The guy punching a clock doesn’t care. He gets paid anyway. That’s the reason the corporate farm will not make it in the future." Harry Lenz. Hastings: “Big corporations have the beef industry controlled now, and the eggs, and the poultry...The days of bidding for beef are gone. The family farmer needs the pricing competition, needs for supply and demand to take its course. "But they’ll never lick the family farm. The corporations can’t get good enough managers to manage the corporate farms." Ron Dingerson. Hastings: "I don't think there is a decline in the family farm, but the family farms are getting bigger and taking on a different entity." says Dingerson. the branch manager of Production Credit in Hastings. "The family farms now. rather than being one family, are a father and several sons, or many families, and they’re Harry Lenz Dove Merck Ron Dinoer$on George Hubka getting bigger and bigger and more efficient. I don’t see a reversal in that trend, and I think it’s a good trend." 1 Robert Sherwood, Hastings: “There will always be a place in this country for small, well-managed family farms, just as there is for family-owned grocery str-es," says Sherwood, who is the president of the National Bank of Hastings. “The familyowned farm is the backbone of the agricultural industry in the United States.” Larry Haywood. Hastings: “Most of your large operations are family partnerships. I know there’s been a lot of to-do about (the small, family farm), but I think what they're talking about are one family farms on the way out, with one primary manager. Though there are a few that will survive forever, the trend is away from that size operation.” Dave Merck, Middleville: “It depends on how you define family farm," says Merck, MSU agricultural extension agent..."In our area, almost every farm is a family farm, in that it is owned by a family. The nature of agriculture, as far as the midwest is con­ cerned, has not gone that strongly to large, corporate agriculture. Generally, farms in the midwest are operated by families." George Hubka, Lacey: "There is still opportunity for the family-size farm," says Hubka, who teaches agriculture at Hastings High School. “There is a feeling among some people that bigger is better, but that's not always the case. If a person has to hire a tremendous amount of labor, there are a lot of costs associated with that that he wouldn’t have if he was using his own or his family's labor. “You have to gel good before you get big. You don't get good after you big. It doesn’t work the other way around. You’ll just be a poor, big farmer." �Exchange Club to conduct “toothbrush sale” Friday Members of the Hastings Exchange Club will be selling toothbrushes for a donation this Friday to raise funds to fight child abuse in Barry County. Club members can be seen all day Friday at Eberhards, Felpausch, the National Bank of Hastings, and the Hastings City Bank. Proceeds from the sale will go entirely to the Barry County Child Abuse Council, a non­ profit organization incorporated in 1979 to fund child abuse prevention programs in the area. Mike Anton, minister for the Grace Lutheran Church, is the council's president. Charlene Michael of the Department of Social Services is vice-president, Dr. Michael McAlvey treasurer and Tony Podraza secretary. The Child Abuse Council (CAC) is responsible for creating and administering prevention ar d education programs aimed at parents and children. One of those programs is a newsletter, "Pierre the Pelican”, which is sent out to the parents of first bom children at Pennock Hospital. “One of the problems of child abuse and neglect is the lack of information, or the misinformation," says Robert Nida, Barry County Probate Court Administrator, and former CAC president. "People need to know that their child’s problem is not unique, that other parents are experiencing the same problem.” “Pierre the Pelican” is mailed regularly to new parents for six years. Nida says it costs about $7.50 to keep parents on the mailing Another CAC program is known as “Parents Anonymous ’, a group comprised of adults who fear they may abuse their children, or who have been abused them­ selves as children. With donated money, PA has bought a slide presentation, “It’s OK to Tattle”, which Nida describes as "a puppet type of show” ex­ plaining the problem of child abuse to children. PA has also purchased anatomically correct dolls to help sexually abused children point out what allegedly happened to them. Nida says there are no typical child abusers. “It’s a cross socio-economic problem. It can be the doctor, the lawyer, the businessman. There's a real class crossover.” He says the number of truly emotionally disturbed parents who are child abusers is “very minimal.” Each year, 180-200 referrals are handled Aud’s Picks 12 pounder George Swanson of 3980 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings, noted for his beautiful rose garden, found that he also has good luck with puffballs, even though he doesn't do any cultivating. George picked this 12 pounder from his front yard. Hastings serviceman awarded medal Machinists Mate First Class Kurt Arlan Keller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Keller of Hastings, recently was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal from Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, “for professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties." Petty Officer Keller is assigned to the Naval Sea Support Atlantic Detachment, Portsmouth, Va. and has served con­ tinuously on active duty for eight years. Conservation Club to hold potluck Oct. 9 The Barry County Conservation Club will host their annual club members’ Family Fun Day and potluck on Sunday, Oct 9, from 11 a.m. - 3 pan. Dinner is at 1 p.m. Members should bring dish to pass and their own table service. Free targets will be available all day. For information, call 9454950. New Sunday Hours Shop 11 a.m-4 p.m. SUNDAY SPECIALS Stained glass art form: Mosaic or leaded glass lamps with the name or initials of Louis C. Tiffany today fetch prices in the thousands of dollars, yet few people remember that he was closely associated with the invention and use of mosaics in leaded glass windows (or picture windows as they were called then). Early houses did not have glass windows. In fact the use of plain glass in homes did not occur until the 12th Century, and it was severral centuries later before it was available for general use. Due to its high cost, it was only used then in the finer homes, those belonging to nobility or rich mer­ chants. During the Renaissance the use of painted and stained glass windows became popular, but it would be a long time before the creation of mosaic picture windows, which are strictly American ones. For the better part of a century now, the terms painted, stained, and mosaic have been used synonymously when describing the beautiful old windows used in both churches and Victorian homes, yet each is different. To make painted glass, colored enamels were applied to the surface of the glass, then it was exposed to extreme heat, fusing the color to the glass. This was supposed to make the color last, but it didn't always work. The permanent color effect of stained glass was obtained by applying heat to the glass after certain metallic oxide pigments were sprayed or brushed on the surface. The method of making mosaic or leaded glass was entirely different. The designs were created by using shaped fragments of colored glass bound togetherr by strips of double-grooved lead. Toefay most collectors use the term leaded-glass instead of mosaic. For years glass workers had been making a limiteo number of different shades in various colors; perhaps three shades of NEXT WEEK 88* for an 8x10 10% off BOYS AND GIRLS Super Denims 20% off MEN’S AND WOMEN'S Fashion Jeans 20% off ALL WOMEN'S Purses ■ Reg. 6.00 special • No appointment necessary ■ Age limit 12 years Pay 88° at time of sitting for a beautiful 8x10 color portrait* ■ Limit one portrait special per child • Add 1.00 for 2 or more children • Seefoni '-o— ?• a MEN'S WESTERN STYLE Flannel Shirts JCPenney SHOP SUNDAY 11 TO 4 Open drily 9 a.m. to 5:30, Wed * Fri 9 i.m. to 8 p.m. r,etiwir , October 11 to 15 9:30 to 1 p.m; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. JCPenney SPECIAL *9.99 by the Childr n’s Protective Services at Barry County’s Department of Social Ser­ vices. Some legally mandated reporting sources are teachers, counselors, physicians, den­ tists, day care providers, law enforcement officers and social workers. Reports are also received from community members, neighbors, relatives, and the child or parents themselves. Approximately one-third of the referrals involve physical or sexual abusive treatment of the children. The remaining two-thirds involve problems with physical, educational, social or medical neglect of children. Of these families referred for Children’s Protective Services investigation, ap­ proximately 60 percent have serious enough neglect and abuse problems in the care of their children to require continued super­ vision. Therefore, approximately 120 families in Barry County undergo some sort of child abuse and neglect problem each year. green and four of blue, but this was not enough to satisfy the new mosaic glass ar­ tists. Most wanted at least 500 different shades or tints to work with, while some wanted even more. Since such variety was not available, they began to experiment. After years of work (using various com­ binations of minerals) they found that some shades of violet could be obtained from manganese, deep blues and purples from cobalt, and peacock blue from copper. They also found that varying amounts of copper, mixed with chromium, produced some greens. Emerald greens, however, had to be made by using oxide of copper in the original mixture used to made regular windows of about 30 parts lime and 40 parts soda to 100 parts sand. In addition to the many metallic com­ pounds, a variety of other substances were used to produce both unusual tints and unirue effects. Early on some of the glass used in the mosaic work was imported, but after 1880 the majority of it was made in the neighborhood of New York. The workers who used the glass generally supervised its making and, like everything else, some was of excellent quality with superb colors while some was only mediocre. Every form of flat glass was used in the making of mosaic picture windows. The shapes were as varied as the colors. Some workers went so far as to cut facets— like those used in cutting precious stones— in some of the richly colored glass. These piece, referred to as “jewels”, added brilliance to the design. Tiffany was one of the leaders in the in­ vention and use of mosaics in picture-window making. Early records credit him with being “particularly successful in adapting the mosaic treatment to picture windows”. Those first windows were created by craftsmen from small colored sketches made by an artist. Tiffany drew his own sketches and then created his windows as he was both a skilled artist and craftsman. It was not always possible though for the craftsman to follow the artist’s sketch exactly, so he often improvised. Frequently a famous painting would serve as the sketch for a picture window although it was almost impossible for the craftsman to copy it in minute detail. Often Tiffany would only take a certain portion of the original and copy that to the best of his abiltiy. An exception was the Tiffany Company’s window that reproduced in color and detail the famous Gustav Dore painting "Christ Leaving the Praetorium". With the ex­ ception of the faces and hands, the entire 20by-30 foot window, the largest ever at­ tempted in America, was made entirely of mosaic. It was completed in 1888. Another artist who created some out­ standing mosaic windows was John La Farge. He, like Tiffany, had the patience and ability to create lovely designs. Making a mosaic window was a long and tedious task, and these artists and other accomplished mosaic workers were unable to supply the demand. Also not everyone could afford the work of Tiffany, La Farge, and others like them, so this created a demand for the less perfect, the less ex­ pensive. Many new companies went into the business to supply the demand, but ap­ parently were more interested in quantity than quality. This did not escape the at­ tention of Tiffany who labeled them “Glass Sinners". All of these windows are being avidly sought today. As old churches and homes are bing torn down to make room for newer buildings, salvaged mosaic windows are bringing astronomical prices, if they are good. Even the poor quality— the painted and stained— are selling well and for prices that are increasing daily. Many times these lovely old windows are used by people to replace contemporary windows in their homes. Others are simply installing them in walls where there is enough light to reflect their beauty. OPEN SUNDAY... 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning 1 ... Sunday, Oct. 9th in% * V / U OFF VII m Hastings Mayor William Cook signs the proclama­ tion, urging area residents to purchase from the Hastings Exchange Club with money raised going to local "Child Abuse Prevention” agencies, looking on ore club mem­ bers John Jacobs, left, and Oave Storms. Republicans attend leadership clinic Mr. and Mrs. V. Harry Adrounie joined more than 600 Republican Leadership Conference on scenic Mackinac Island, Sept. 23-25. A number of national GOP leaders addressed the conference including Governor Pierre DuPont of Deleware, Peter McPerson, administrator of the Agency for International Develop­ ment and Betty Heitman, cochairman of the Republican National Committee. Several prominent Michigan Republican leaders also spoke including 1982 gubenatorial nominee Dick Headlee; Congressmen Mark Siljander, Bob Davis and Carl Pursell; Peace Corps Director Loret Ruppe; and U.S. Sneate candidate Jim Dunn. Jakcie McGregor, first vice chair of the Michigan Republican State Committee also spoke and indicated she may join the race for the U.S. Senate. Subscribe to the Hastings Banner CORNER OF STATE ST. and JEFFERSON IN HASTINGS OPEN: Mon.-Pri. 9 to 8. Sat. 9 to 5:30. Sun. 11 to 4. Street SEWS EXCITEMENTExciting things are happening on the north end of South Jefferson Street: Phil and Judy Walldorff are re­ storing the building that houses their fine furniture and gift store. We hope the project will encourage more downtown businesses to restore their buildings. We also think that this project shows the type of commitment most down­ town business people have towards their customers and their city. We enjoy doing business here and we appreciate those who do business with us. 1. 2. Al, of Al and Pete’s, was involved in some excitement this week when someone tried to walk off with merchandise he forgot to pay for. Al, being the track star he is, ran the guy down and, with the help of others, turned him over to the police. Good work, Al. Things are never dull on South Jefferson Street. Telephone 948-8051 Wendell will always kkk the best rates yoir way. Ted’s restaurant opened across the street from Walldorffs in the Naturally Yours building. Ted tried to locate on South Jefferson Street, but we were full up, so, he got as close as he could. The food is very good, especially the lunch­ eon specials. Try dining at Ted’s while shopping on South Jeffer­ son Streei. 3. BOSLEY NEWS Strickland Agency The big news at Bosley’s is that Betty's daughter is getting married this month. They are busy with wedding plans. Speaking of weddings, we are having a photo special during October. We can make a wallet print from your negative or picture at a special price. Stop in for details at Bosley’s, across from Beebe’s, in Downtown Hastings. 112 £. Court St. Pit. 9*5-3215 ANY PURCHASE _ SUNDAY ONLY!! Booth Jefferson Some people will believe anything il it is whispered to them ROSLEY 118 South Jefferson, Hastings Phone ... 945-3429 �The Hastings Banner—Thursday. October 6, 1983, Page 4 Dorothy M. Clay Albert Keizer Azalia B. Spidel HASTINGS - Mr. Albert Keizer, 65, of 5504 Gun Lake Rd., was dead on arrival Sunday, Oct. 2, 1983, at Pennock Hospital. He was born Feb. 1, 1918 in the Netherlands, the son of Egbert and Hilda (Otten) Keizer. He spent his early years in the Netherlands and came to Grand Rapids in the late 1940s, where he did tailoring. He moved to his Hastings address in 1953 where he continued to do tailoring and was engaged in farming. He married Clara DeBoer on May 10,1940. Mr. Keizer is survived by his wife, Clara; his son and daughter-in-law, Bert and Darlene Keizer of Hastings; a daughter and son-in-law, Roderick and Edith Ward of Hastings; six grandchildren; two brothers, Barney and Henry Keizer; and a sister, Mrs. Florence Stamm, all of the Netherlands. Memorial services were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 from the Wren Funeral Home. The Rev. Lewis VanderMeer of­ ficiated. Visitation was held at the family residence. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Ambulance Service. NASHVILLE ■ Mrs. Azalia B. Spidel, 83. of 116 State St., died Sunday, Oct. 2, 1983, at Pennock Hospital. She was born in Sumner, Mich, on Sept. 19, 1900, the daughter of Charles and Ida (Harter) Charter. She married Vico Spidel on Dec. 3, 1917 In Ithaca. He preceded her in death in July 1981. Mrs. Spidel is survived by three sons, Clarence of Nashville, Frank of Bellevue, and Neil of Quimby; four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Barke of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Very! Carroll of Battle Creek, Ruby Ball of Nash­ ville, and Betty Jean Perry; 27 grand­ children; 55 great - grandchildren; one brother. Royal Charter of Crystal, Mich.; and three sisters, Gladys Freed and Anna Freed, both of Remus, and Lillian Bradish of Crystal. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. The Rev. Leonard Putnam officiated. Burial was in Wilcox Cemetery. LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Dorothy M. Clay, 64, of 7734 Fourth Ave., died Sunday mor­ ning, Oct. 2, 1983 at Pennock Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Oct. 1. She was bom April 13, 1919 in Alpena, the daughter of Clarence and Ethel (Case) Scriber She attended Stoner Street and Resurrection schools in Lansing. She married Samuel Clay in Feb. 1946 and lived in Lansing until 1972 and then moved to the Lake Odessa area. She was a member of the Ionia O.E S. Chapter 35, the Lansing Archery Club, and attended the Hope Church of the Brethren. Mrs. Clay is survived by one son, Rick Clay of St. Paul, Minn.; one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Linda) Thompson of Lake Odessa; one brother, Hazen Scriber of Ionia; three sisters, Mrs. Frances Harris of Fleetwood, N.C., and Mrs. Betty Begerow and Mrs. Alice Forshey, both of Lake Odessa; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Lynette, and one sister, Vera. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. The Rev. James Kinsey officiated. Burial was in Wilkey Cemetery, Dewitt, Mich. Walter Paul Cook CLOVERDALE - Mr. Walter Paul Cook. 69, of Cloverdale, died Friday. Sept. 30, 1983, at Pennock Hospital, after a lengthy illness He was boro Feb. 25. 1914 in Orangeville Township, the son of Fred and Cora (Arm­ strong) Cook. He had lived in Cloverdale since 1946 and was formerly of Hastings. He married Harriette Beattie on Oct. 2 1937 in Elkhart, Ind. He was employed by Viking Corp, for 38 years and retired in 1979. Mr. Cook is survived by his wife Harriette; one daughter, Mrs. Carl (Bar­ bara) Wood of Freeport; a son. Burl R. Cook of Delton; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Anders of Delton; and two brothers, Burl Cook of Delton and Donald Cook of Dowling. Funeral services were held Monday at 1 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. The Rev. Lester DeGroot officiated. Burial was in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Merle O. Hecker BATTLE CREEK Mr. Merle 0 Hecker, 74. of 122 Sharon Ave., dieo Thursday, Sept. 29.1983. at Leila Hospital, where he had been a patient for four days. He had been in ill health for one year. He was born Jan. 10, 1909 in Nashville, the son of Erank and Marietta (Messmer) Hecker. He married Lois Francisco on Aug. 29 1927. He was employed at Ralston Purina in Battle Creek for 35 years and retired in 1972. He had been a Battle Creek resident since 1937 when he moved from the Hastings area. He was a member of the Ralston 25 Year Club and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Mr. Hecker is survived by is wife, Lois, two daughters, Mrs. Jack i Joan) Newcomb of Charlotte. N.C. and Mrs. Tom (Bonnie) Harvey of Landenberg, Pa.; six grand­ children; two great - grandchildren; two brothers, Will Hecker of Nashville and Harold Hecker of Florida; and five sisters, Miss Frieda Hecker. Mrs. Dessa Handel and Mrs. Carson (Dorothy) Ames, all of Nash­ ville, and Mrs. Richard (Fannie) Endsley and Mrs. Richard (Geraldine) VanArman, both of Hastings. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. from the Richard A. Henrv Funeral Home of Battle Creek. The Rev. Charles Sandum officiated. Burial was in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Leila Hospital Oncology Department. Kathryn L. McGIocklin Delton Area Nashville Area CKDAK CHEEK HIHLE. Campground Rd . H mi S. Portor. Brent BranKun Pinnr 6Z:t-2ZX5 Sunday Srhool at Hl a m ; Wor­ ship 11 a.m . Ewnina Srrvm- al 7 pm ; Youth tnrrt Sunday ti p.m.. Wad Prayer BiWr7pm CHURCH OF THE NAZAKENE. 301 Ful­ ler St.. M-79. Paator Thomaa Voyles Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 a.m.; Morning Worahip 11 a m.; Evening Services. Youth ti p.m.; Evening Worship 7 p m . Wednesday mid week prayer 7pm; Wednesday caravan program 7 pm. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. Ciaia r l‘i(rr and Cedar Crreh Rd.. 1’auJ S. Howell. I*artur. Phonr SM84tfM4. Saturday ServHwa. Salwth School 9.:X> ■ &. Worship II am.; Wed 7JU p.m Bible Study .md Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 1‘urtnr Elmer J Fauat. On M4t in Delton Servwra • Wunhip 10:45 a m.. Sunday Srhoul»llti-ltt :U>. Evening Service 6 p.m t’mud Methiduit Women every find Thur* day. 7 JIO p.m . United Methudirt Men every arcuod Sunday, 7JO a m. HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH. Hwy M-66 10 mi. S oi Nashville Robert Lee Shotta. Pastor Sunday 9 45 am.. Sunday School. 1045 a.m Worship Serrire. 6 p.m. Young People Meeting. 7;J0 p.m. Evening Service.' Wednesday 7:30 p.m Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free counsel­ ing arrvuv on all prohlrma I’hooe 616-75838t“i or WEL17I3. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Lacey Father Ray Alien. Phone 62’1-2490. Sunday Maas at 9.00 a.m MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Canter M-L1 and Milo Rood. Doug Huntington I'utor Rt No 3. Hoi 3 ISA. Delton. Ml 4*M«. Phone 871-47UZ Sunday School KMX) a m Worship Server 11:00. Evening Worahip 6 <MJ p m . Wednraday Service 7 OO p m PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT Berryville. 4 miles W. of Nashville on M-79 Steven Reid. Pwtor Worahip Service 9.15 a.m.; Sunday Church School and Coffee Fellowship 10.15 a.m.. United Meth­ odist Women 1st Tuesday cadi month. 1NTF.RLAKES BAPTIST. Ddton Ph 623 2712 Lnr.led on M-43 tn Delton Pa* tor Rei McMurray Ph. 34IV412O. Sunday School H 45 a m . Family Worahip 11 a.m. evening arnnee 6 pm. Wrdneaday Bible ST CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father laun Pohl. Pastor A mis­ sion <>l St ILw Catholic Church. Itartuig*. Saturday Maas 6.30 p m Sunday Mass 930 am. PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH ltrZ21 S. Nom» Rd Acruaa from Prairie­ ville Garage Rev Bill Blair. Partur Sunday School 1U a.m . Morning Worahip 11 a’m.; Sunday Night 7 p m . Bthle Slady. Wednes­ day Service 7 p.m ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Hona Ril. Delton Father Ray Allen. S J l'ii-lur Saturday Mom 5 30 p.m : Sun­ day Maw. 11.00 a.m. from Memorial Dny Weekend t» IJ fair Day weekend, and. 12 00 Niam the real of the year DELTON ASSEMBLY UF GOO. Partur Gary Slrven*. I’hooe ti2-)X7XW. Meria in Delton High School MH mum. Sunday Srhoul '.i.JU a.m.. Worahip 10.45 a.m. McCALLUM UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH, corner of Mullen and Oua Lake Rd.. Gary C. Bronka, pastor Ph. 62.38226 Sunday School at 9:45 a m.. Worahip Ser­ vice* at 11.90 am, Sunday evening sennas at 7:00 pm . youth meeting. Tuesday at 7:00 p.m . Mid-week prayer meeting Wed­ nesday it 7’00 pm Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DUWUNG AND BARFIELD UNITED METHODISl CHURCHES. Rev. Lynn Wagner officiat­ ing. Phone 75841149. Country Chapel wurship 10 15 am : Sunday Srhool 9 a.m; Banfield worship 11:30 a.m. COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH. Former Johnston Township Hall. Dowling. Jack W. Edgerton. Pastor SitxLiv Srhoul 9 45 a.m.. Worahip 10 45 a m . Evening Service 6pm Wednesday evening prayer 7 p m UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashvdle Phone K52-971M Comer Wash ington anti Suite la-onanl F. Putnam. Pas­ tor Service*. Sunday 9 45 am Morning Worahip. 10:45 a m Fellowship. II a.m. Church Schoo' for all ages: 6:30 p.m. U M Y F. Jr. Hi and U M Y.F Sr. Hi; Bill!;- Hour • all agne lat Wednesday 7:30 p m rneh nar.th. United Methodist Women TRINITY GOSI7-J. CHURCH. 219 Wash ington. Nashville Rev. J. G Boomer. Sun­ day Srhool 9.45 a.m . Sunday Worahip 11.00 a n; Evening Servxv 6UO p.m.. BlNe Prayer Wednesday 790 p m NASHVILLE HAIT1ST CHURCH. 312 Phillipa SL Pastor Lester DcGrwM. 8539KOM or 652-H*U5. Amatan! Pastor Don Rokw. 852-9HPH. Sunday Services. Sunday School 9.45; Sunday'Worahip II am .Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wed -rsdiiy night Bible Study 7 pm Bus Ministry — Call Don Hzwroe852-UZ2K MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Clov­ erdale Rd . 5 miles south of NaahviUe. Sy mile east of M4>6 Pastor Marvin Potter Phone 652-VH6I. Sunday Servim. Sunday School 10 ».m.. Morning Services 11 a.m_; Evening Servin 6 p.m . Cottage l*rayer meeting 7:30 p.m Wadneaday Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN, turner of Barnum Rd and M-66 Woodland PMtor George Spews. Phone 367-2741 9.45 am. Worship- 11 am. Sunday Sdicnl. Wed­ nesday Prayer 8 pm; W.M A 2nd Wed­ nesday each month. Adult C.E.. 2nd Satur­ day each month. 8pm WOUIKIROVE PARISH. Cost* Grove. Rev. Pamela Owens. F Bator. Phone 3674137. Sunday churr'i school 930 am.. Worship aervuv 10.45 a.m.; choir 6 p.m.. youth feiknvship 7.30 p.m Holy Commun­ ion first Sunday of each month Women’s Fellowship first Thursday of such month at 10 am. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hostings ond Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your Lite. Home. Business and Car EW. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf -f- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ol Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broadway - Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" -1)85. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings, Michigan Wren Funeral Home of Walnut & S. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hostings. Michigan WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. Corulana Heffrlfingi-r Phone 367-3961. 9.15 a m Worahip Ner­ vier; lO W a m Sunday School. 730 p m. Wedneaday UMYF Welrame FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Wood land Rd.. Lake Odeaaa Paalar Richard Sv* unk Church phone 367-4621. Paatoe'a phone 3744CKI8. Sunday - Homing Worahip 1090 am.. Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; evnung aervxv 7:60 p tn Wrdnrwlay - Bible Study 7:00 pm ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Velte Rd.. Woodland Timothy RocNfua*. Pastor Sun­ day arhool every Sunday al 9.15. Sunday worahip 10:30. Coffer fellowship following Sunday worship on 2nd and 4th Sundays each month Lutheran Brotherhood meets 1st Sunday. 7..’1U p.m. Luther Ixwgue meets 2nd Sunday. 6:30 p.m. Hastings Area GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCIL 13U2 S Hanover. Healings. Leonard Davis. Piulnr Ph 948-2256 or 94594Z9 Sunday. Sunday School 9:45 a m.. Worahip 11 a m . Youth 5 pm . Evening Worship 6 p.m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m Nursery for all servile* Wednesday CYC 6:45 pm .prayer and Bible study 7 p.m. WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W. Stale Rd. (Okf Algonquin School) Pastor Jeff Arnett, phone home. 948-2792. church MH-2549. Sunday: Sunday School 10 a_m.. Worahip 10.45 a.m.. evening services 6:3O p.m. Freeport Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hartings, Michigan 948-8004 Kenneth W. Garner. Paator. Sunday Serviccr. Sunday School 9.45 a m. Morning Worahip 1190 i m Evening Worahip 6 p.tn. Wednesday Family Night Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8:30 p.m. Sunday rooming servim broadcaat WBCH WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METH­ ODIST. 3185 N. Broadway. Rev. Cotialanrr Heffelfingrr. Pastor. Ph 3674N61. Church School 9:30; Worahip Servwv 11 am S-nioe MYF 7 pm , Thursday evening start' ing el 7 pm Choir. UM Women. Wekunie Circle thud Wnlnnday of month. FREEPURT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRLST. 106 Cherry St Pastor Rev Jerry Drummond Phone 7655134 1090 a m Sunday School: II.UO am. Morning Worahip; Evening Worship 7.00 p.tn Wednesday evening prayer meet­ ing at Y C W. Cluh’a 7 00 p m ‘A Grow­ ing Church For Coming Lord.* FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. i-tltl N Bnudwap Rev David D Garrett. Phone 9482229 Parsonage. 9454195 Church Where a Chnslian espmenrv make* you a mrmlirr 9.4" a.m. Sunday School. 19.45 am Worahip Service; 7 pm Fellowship Worship. 7 p.m. Wednesday Prayer STONEY POINT FREE METHODET CHURCH. William Blakewlae. pastor Ph 367-7191. Sunday School al 1090 a m , Worahip eervkx 11 a m . evening worahip at 7 p m., mid-week Bible etudy. Tburaday at 7 00 p m Everyone areicome. GAULEAN BAITLST. 108th St. and N Freeport Rd Phone 94547U4. IO a m Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Worahip. 7 p.m. Evening Servwv; Wnlnesday ■ Prayer Meeting 7:30 p m HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M-50 North of Freeport at the Kent-lunia County Uoe. Rev. Willis Slrhman. (Tiurrh School 10 a.m.. Morning Worship 11 a.m. Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPW. W a m Morning Sen-icv*. 11:15 Sunday School These are daaaes 7-»r all. MlDDIJiVlLLE CHRISTIAN REFUKM ED. 708 W Maia Street Worahip 10 a.m.. Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; Evening Wor­ ahip 6 pm. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M-37. just north of Mid­ dleville. 795-9726 Rev Wesley Smith Pastor Mark J Highman. Pastor of Youth and Education. Sunday Srhoul 9:45 a m_; Morning Warship 11 a.tn.; Evening Nervira 6 p.m NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Ru-ell St. Rev. Gary Finkbrim-r. Phone 795-7429. Sunday Worship Servuv 10 a m. and 7 p m.. Wednesday Bible Study 7JO p.m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at Pannalev Hoad. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Phone 891-1585 Rev. Charle, Dnurnhos, Assistant Pastor Phone 7H53466. First Service 9 a m.. Church School 1«*-15 am . Second Serawv 11:15 a.m.. Evening Celebration 6 p.m. ST AUGUSTINE MIDDLEVILLE Father Dram. Boylan. Pastor Phone 7H22889 Sunday M .a 11 aan Orangeville Gun Lake HHST BAl’nSTCHURfH OF ORANGE­ VILLE 6921 Marsh Rd . 2 trule. south of Gun Lake Rev Dun Bowiuan. Pastor Larry Tungate. Sunday School Supt. Sunday Schcad 945 a m . Church Srnicrs 11 am; Gpm Evening Servim*. Wrdnraday 6 30 p m S O C K 3 thru 6 grailcs; 7 p m Adult Prayer and Bible Study Bu» ministry weekly with Ron Moure Call 6«M5413 for pickup MARTIN REFROMED CHURCH OF MARTIN. Drive-in. wralk in chun h with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev Marvin Mirier. Pastor. Worship Services |tl a m. and 7 30 pm. Sunday School 11:15a m ST CYRIL 4 METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 79228X9 Saturday Maw* 5 p m.. Sunday Ma»» 9am DUSTER REFXJKMED CHURCH Dorter Road near Pme Lake Rev John F Pailgftl Pastor Sunday Worship 9:39 a m and 6 p.m.. Sunday School II am. Youth Choi.meet* each Monday 6 30 p m ST FRANCLS OF ASSISI EPLMUPAI. CHURCH OF OHANGEVIIJJ: Sunday Mas* H am. Church School 9 a m . Family Eia hanat 10 a m. Nunrrv HI a.m . Midweek aenicrs as announa-nl Father Kurt Fish, vw-ws 664^:m.-, THE NOTE OF PRALSE (Th. New Notel 1222-t Chief Noonday Hal . Gun lulu- area Sunday Worship HI a tn . Tuesday gn»p*-l nnuvrt 7 pm, Saturday Bible rtmly 7 p n.. 3rd Friday of Month Youth Concert 7pm Phone 795.7XUX ST MATTHIAS ANGIJCAN CHURCH on McCann Rd. in Irving Sunday Morning Prayer at 10 30. Holy Communion al 11 <»' The ’U. Rev. William O Lewis. Rector HARVEST CHURCH on M-41 five mile* south of Hastings Pastor Larry Silvermsn. Aa-r Pastor Allan Welch Ph 9488(124 Service limes: Tuesday night (prayer, prune. and worship) at 7 p.m.. Thursday night (teaching service) at 7 p.m.. Sunday 9 ’KI a.m. Sunday School for all age*. 19.30 a m nx Jing worship. 6 p.m evening sew ■hip "Words of Truth* radio broadens! daily at 2 p m on WDH* FM (95.3) also on WMAX AM (14 80) at 3:15 p m hASTlNtkS FREE METHODLST CHURCH. Bollwood and East Stale Road. 945-9121. Rev. Donald 1. Hrai' Pastor Sunday School HMM) a m. Worahip Ner­ vier 1,90 a m. Evenin.- Service 6 00 p .m Prayer Meeting 790 p m. Wednesday H. "T1NGN ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West .vtale Road Pastor J T Crawmer. Phone 94.>2287 Sunday School 9 45 a.m.; Worship 1190 a.m.; Evnung Srrvicr 6 p m . Wednesslay Praise Gathering7pm VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Gospel). 1715 Carlton Center Rd. Sunday znummg service, praise and hymns. 10:30 a.m.. Evening arrvicra. evangelistic. 7:30 • pm. Sunday Youth Meeting 6(g) pm.. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Meet­ ing at 7.311 p m QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 3 mile* E on M-79 Stevm Reid. Pastor Sunday Church School 10:30 a.m.; Worship Servile 11.30 a m. United Meth' odist Women ■ 1st Wednnday each nunth HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 102 E Woodlawn Ave. Minuter Scott Davu Sum'.ey Worahip 9.30 a.m Fellowship 193010 11:00am Bible School 11 00 a m. to 1200 mam Wednesday Bible Study and Frlkmahrp 7.30 to 8:30 p.m Phone 945-2076 BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 a m; Worship Serwr 11 а. m.. Prayer Service Thursday 7 pm CHURCH OF JESUS CHRLST LATTERDAY SAINTS Meeting at 502 E Bond Sunday Sacrament meeting 9.U0 a m . Sunday S* h<«4 1000 a m Brunch President David McMonigie Phone 1-6989819 or 945-4154 NORTH IRVING WENUTAN CHURCH corner of Wondschuui ami Wmg k<i« Paator Mark Wade. 5519 Buehler Rd Phnne 7ii5-H2X7 Sunday Scbuul 10 a.m . Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Serarirr * p m.. Prayer Sen Ur Wednesday 7 p m . Nursery prov uiril for all services HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshal) St. Hastings Rev Marvin SiduniBer Phone 945-5197 Services Sunday School 1900 a m. Mornmg Worahip 11:00 a.m Sunday and evening aervicra 7,30 p m Wednesday mid­ week prayer meeting 7 30 pm FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Ha* tings. Michigan Willard H Curtis. Mini* ter; Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed Sunday. October 9 Morning Worship 9 740 ■nd 1190. Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 .W service over WBCH-AM and FM 9 30 Church School Classes for all age* 10 30 Coffee Hour in the church dining room 1030 Children's Choir practice 12:45 Junior High fellowship will meet at the church parking lot Skating Party at the Spectrum from 1:00-3 00 Coat »2 00 Monday 6 30 Spiritual Life Committee meeting 7 30 Session .neeOng 7.30 Circle б. at the home of Joan Venner Tuesday 7 00 Kirk Choir practice Wednesday - 7 00 Chancel Choir practice Thursday • 6.00 9 OJ p m Fall Rummage Sale in Memorial Hall Friday • 900 am -5 00 pm Rummage Sale 7 CO pm The Prodigal* movie will be shown at Central Auditor­ ium Saturday 200 "The Prodigsf showing s’ Central Auditoniun 7 00 The Prodigal" showing at Central Auditorium CENTRAL UNITED METHODLST. 912 Fourth Ave Rev Stephen Keller Ph 3748X61 Sunday schedtje changed Oet 2nd The new- schedule will he 9 30-10 15 am Sunday School. 10 30-11 30 a m Worahip. II 30am Coffee Hour ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CHURCH. ’625 Airport R.I , lhek Taggart. Pastor Church phone: 94884M2. Sunday School V 45 a.m . Worahip 11 a.m.. Junior Church 11 ajn.; Evnung Worthip 7 p.m.; Nursery for all service* ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. MU5 S Jefferson Father Leun Pohl. Pastor. Satur­ day Mass 4 30 p m; Sunday Maam-s H a m ■nd 11 a m. Confessions Saturday. 4.00 4.30 p.m. NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF HASTINGS 2:16 E Colfat. FsMor. E Miller. Ph. 948 2782. Sunday Scnool 10 a m Clsmes for all agra Worahip service at 11 a m. Evange­ listic Service 7 p in Twaday Prayer Group. 10 am Full Gospel BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 North Michigan Minuter Steve Davu 945-2tfiX Sunday Service* It) a m.. Bible S’udy 11 a m. Evening Servirr* 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 p.m. PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETH REN IN CHRLST. M-50 at Bell Rd Rev Don Palme- 10 a m Worship Service; 11 a.m. Sunday .School. ** 30 Evening Service; 7.30 Wednesday PraysrService RFX1RGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRLST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS. S. Jeffrraun at Walnut. Kenneth Colburn. Pastor Home 6988567 Sunday School It) a.m . Worahip 11 a m HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd Ruvwli A Sarver. Pastor Phone 945-9224 Worahip service 1930 am. evening senice 6pm. clssse* for all age* Tuesday. Collage Prayer Meeting. 7.U!) p.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENT1ST. 994 Terry Une Phone 94544X84. Sat­ urday services. Ssbhsth School 9.30 a m.; Worahip 11 ag>. Taraday - Bible Study ■ml Prayer Meeting 7 30 p.m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broadway Rev James Hllgendorf. Pastor. Sunday Service*: 9.45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11.-00 a m Homing Worahip Service; 600 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday 7 00 p.m. Service* for Adults. Teens ami Children. HOPE UNITEDIQSIHOIHSTCHURCH. M-37 Smith at 4» <»*Jack Bartholomew, pastor, phase 9l-'i-4W*’> Robert Fuller, choirdimtor .Sundsy■ bTOule 9.30 Fellow, •hip and affee. 9.55 Sunday School; 11:00 Morning Worahip. 600 Youth Meetings. 7 00 Evramg W'orship. Nursery for all servirrs. trmsportatiun provided to and from morning aervicv. Prayer meeting. 7pm Wadnudav HAfTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAHS WITNfMSFX 220 Wast Coi­ tal St Bible Lecture 930 a.m.: Watchtower Study 1945 a.m ; Tuesday ■ Congregation Bible Study X p m . Thursday ■ Theocratic School 7 JO. Service meeting 8 30 GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Vreder Road. 1 Mile south of M 50 between Darby and Na»h ltos<l> Paator Kill (Stevens Phone 69:12-315 10 a.m. Sunday School. 11 a.m Morning Worship; 7 p m Sunday evening worship. 7.III pm Wedni-wlay Prayer Service FAITH BAPTLST CHURCH. 5«2 End Grand St. Mark J Higbmau. Pastor Ph. 9482X28 Sunday School. 10 a m . morn­ ing worahip and children's church. 11 a.m.; youth meeting*. 5 p.m . evening worship. 6 pjn . Thursday prayer meeting 7 p.m.; Thursday teen ciasses and 1’nmary Advenlure* 7 p m. Nursery provided for all service* We welcome alt EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, aimer of Broadway and Center St. Fr. Wayne Smith. Rector Service* Sunday. Mas* and Church School 10 a.m FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W. Graen St. Hastings. MI 49068 (616) 945-9574 Dr. Myron K. Willimtu. Minuter. Sunday. October 9. 1983 ■ 9:30 a.m Church School - classes fnr everyone 9.30 a m. -Drath and Dying" ciaaa - Attornay Bruce Gee. spraker 10.30 a m Coffee Fellowihip. 10.30 a m Radio Broadout. WBCH 11:00 a m Worahip Service. ’Stop Dnnking Vulgar" ■ Habskkuk 12 3.2:2-4, □ Timothy 1:3-14. Luke 17:1 10 6 00 p.m Junior and Senior High Youth FeUowahipa Monday. October 10. 1983 -700 p m Scouts. Tuesday. October 11. 1983 ■ 930 a.m The Challenge of Being n Women* doss for all ladies. 12:00 noon Hi-Nooner* 6 30 p.m U M Mm 7 00 p m. -People With Older Parrou" class Wednesday, October 12. 1983 ■ 10.00 am U.M.W Board 11:50 a m U.M.W. Luncheon with rraervalioaa 3 00 pm Childrens choir 6 30 p m Handbell* 7.00 p m. Counci, on Minirtrira 8:00 pm Work Areas Th uro­ day. October 13. 1983 - 7fl0 p ra Chancel Choir. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North SL. Pastor Mrhael Antun Ph 9459414. Sunday. Jdy 10 • « a m Worahip (rarly aerviCT.). 9 15 a m Church SihuoL all ages loot) WorJup. Church Council After Lake Odessa ST EDWARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odeasa Rev. Loui» Badnne. Admim* trator 37441274 or 374-7405. Saturday Maas 5:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses M and 10. WUUDHUHY UNITED BRETHREN, jit off M-66 N. of M-50 in Village of Wood Irnry Pastor Duane Waller. Phone 374-7251 Worahip aervicv 9 30 a.m.. Sunday School 1U.45 a.m.. Youth Fellowship Wednnday 7 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Service Wednesday 7 pm CALVARY UNITED BKFTHRF?i IN CHRLST CHURCH. Comer of 1st and 2nd Ave . Lake Odessa. Paator Georg.- Sfinas Phoor 37444756. Sunday Morning Worahip Service 11:00 a m Sunday School ■ 10:00 a.m Evening Service. 7:30 p m Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting 7.30 p m LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST. Hwy M-50. --a mile W. of M-66. Lake OdrM Rev. Jamra Hulett. Paator. Worahip 8.30 and 11 a.m.; Evening Service •I 7:30 p.m. LAKEWOOD BAITLST. Paator Daryl Kauffman. 367-45."* Across from the high school. 71X0 Velte Rd.. M-50 Sundsy S< hod 1900 a.m.; Worahip Service 11:00 ■ m. Evening Service 6:30 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7JO p.m CHRISTIAN RETORMH) 620 Sixth Ave Rev Ben Ridder Ph 374-H6U7. 9.30 a m Coffee Hour. 9:45 a m Sunday School. 11 am WorahipService. CONGKHIATIONAl. CHURCH. 767 Fiyth Ave. Rev. Randall Kohh. Ph. 374, 875:1 Worahip Hour 9J4& a.m.. Fellowship Hour 10 30 sun . Church School 11 a.m. Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phil Perkins. Pastor 10 a m Sunday School. 11 a.m. Morning Worahip. Junior Church. Nursery; 7 p m Worahip; Wednes­ day 7.30 p.m Family Night McsMoaary Society second Friday. 7 p m Potluck YOU ARE HOLDING A SYMBOL OF FREEDOM IN YOUR HANDS jrj ou thought it was just a newspaper that you are now looking at, but these folded and printed sheets of paper, which come regular­ ly to your home, represent freedom. It's not the pa­ per itself, which is probably a very inexpensive grade, but the words and pictures on it that com­ prise a visible and tangible symbol of the many freedoms you enjoy every day of your life. You are able to read the news of the world and your own community, accurately and fairly reported, without any form of censorship. Turn a page and you’ll see the writers’ opinions freely expressed without fear of reprisal. Right before your eyes is the directory of the local houses of worship, which will facilitate your choice of a place to thank God this coming Sabbath for the supreme gift of liberty; which He has given you through your faith and among other things, your newspaper. HASTINGS - Mrs. Kathryn L. McGIocklin, 81, of 435 E. Grand St., died Saturday, Oct 1, 1983, at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. She was born in Hastings on Sept. 16,1902, the daughter of Joseph and Arminda (Craig) Sage. She attended Hastings schools and lived most of her life in the Hastings area. She married James W. Moses in 1924. Ste was employed in the personnel office of E.W. Bliss from 1942 to 1956 when ill health forced her to retire. Her previous em­ ployments included Meyers Dime Store, Brockway Shoe Store, and Goodyear Bros. Hardware, all in Hastings. She married Rennie McGIocklin on May 25, 1947. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Mrs. McGIocklin is survived by her husband, Rennie; one son, James Moses of Lyons; one stepson, Willard McGIocklin of Battle Creek; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Marion Lohr of Battle Creek; three grand­ children; seven stepgrandchiidren; three great - grandchildren; seven great stopgrandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Clay of Portland. She was preceded in death by a brother, Craig Sage, in 1958. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3 from the Wren Funeral Home. Dr. Myron K. Williams officiated. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Medical Care Facility or to the Heart Association. Joseph N. Gielarowski HASTINGS - Mr. Joseph Nicholas Gielarowski, 63, of 4997 Barber Rd., died Sunday, Oct. 2, 1983 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minn. He was bom Feb. 8,1920 in Chicago, Ill., the son of Jacob and Angeline (Kmiec) Gielarowski. He graduated from Forman High School in 1938 and worked with the Civil Conservation Corps for four vears. He married the former Jean Zurad on May 7, 1949. He was employed by the Zenith Corp, in Chicago for two years, then they moved to Hastings in 1961. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946. He then worked for E.W. Bliss from 1961 to his retirement in 1982. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, SL Rose of Lima Church, and was an avid bowler. Mr. Gielarowski is survived by his wife, Jean; two sons, James and Gregory, both of Hastings; one daughter, Mrs. Denny (Cynthia) Karmes of Hastings; one brother, Walter Gielarowski of Phoenix, Ariz.; four sisters, Anne and Eleanor Gielarowski, Mrs. Bernice Broda, and Mrs. Rose Guccioardo all of Chicago; four grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Stephanie Zurad of Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Rose Church of Hastings, with the Rev. Leon Pohl officiating. Rosary will be recited Thursday evening, Oct. 6 at Girrbach Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. MSU ag alumni invited to open house Autumitfest *83, a brunch and reunion for alumni and friends of Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29 The 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. event in Jenison Field House is hosted by the college's alumni association. Food items produced and processed in Michigan will be showcased Tickets for the Autumnfest brunch are $7.50 per person. A limited number of footbril tickets for the MSU vs. Minnesota game is also available. Game tickets will only be sold with Autumnfest tickts and are limited to two per order. Ticket orders are being handled through Bob LaPrad, ANR alumni affairs director. 121 Agriculture Hall. MSU. East Lansing. MI 48824 ( 517 ) 355-0282. Harold M. Norris SPRINGPORT - Mr Harold M. Norris, 71, of 8G59 Narrow Lake Rd., died Friday. Sept. 3(). 1983. at Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital in Charlotte. He was bom June 25. 1912 in Detroit, the son of Archie and Carrie (West) Norris. He married the former Mary McCrum on March 14. 1936 in Detroit He was employed as the meat manager at Makers IGA Market from 1951 to 1974. Mr. Norris is survived by his wife. Mary, one son. Mark Norris of Florida; three daughters. Karen Dowding of Springport, and Cheryl Savage and Susan Mead, both of Mulliken; 12 grandchildren; and three great - grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. The Rev. Lester DeGroote of­ ficiated. Burial was in Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Ind. Fay L. Kinne SOUTH ORLEANS, MASS. - Mr. Fay L. Kinne, 83, of South Orleans, Massachusetts, died September 23, 1983, in Cape Cod Hospital. Hyannis. He was bom March 3, 1900. the son of Clarence and Clara (Chase) Kinne of Hastings. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1916. He married Caroline Gallager in 1948 in Massachusetts. He owned his own business for many years in Massachusetts. He was a member of the Grand Rapids Chapter No. 7 R.A.M. of the State of Michigan, Syria Temple of Pittsburg, Pa., life member of Grand Lodge Free and Ac­ cepted Masons, Doric Lodge 342, a member of Ascalon Commandery No. 59 Knights Templar, Pittsburg, Pa. and Universal Lodge F&AM Gf Orleans, Mass. Mr. Kinne is survived by his wife, Caroline of South Orleans, Mass.; three daughters, Mrs. W.R. (Modesta) Saunders of Mon­ ticello, Ind., Mrs. R.L. (Marcene) Woodburn of Seattle, Wash., and Ms. Mary Jane Kinne of Boston, Mass.; and one sister, Mrs. Delos (Vinita) Mitchell of Battle Creek. One sister, Mrs. Frank (Agatha) Johnston preceded him in death in 1965. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 26 at the Nickerson Funeral Home of Orleans, Mass. Cremation has taken place and graveside services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. at the Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. The Rev. Phillip Perkins will of­ ficiate. Megan Kathleen Hodgson DELTON - Megan Kathleen Hodgson, infant daughter of Dennis and Kathleen (Campbell) Hodgson of 8876Enzian Rd., died Friday, Sept. 30, 1983, at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, where she was born Sept. 10. In addition to her parents, she is survived by three brothers, Matthew, Kristofer and Gabriel, all at home; her maternal grand­ parents. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Campbell of Delton; her paternal grandparents, Mrs. Beatrice Budnick of Grand Rapids and Mr. Miles Hodgson of Casville, Mo.; and several aunts and uncles. Graveside services were held Monday, Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville. The Rev. Elmer Faust of­ ficiated. Arrangements were by Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church for children’s playground equipment. Vocalist to appear at Note of Praise David Allen Russell, Christian vocalist from Grand Rapids, will be featured in a 7 p.m. concert Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Note of Praise. Dave has sung on television and at many churches, coffee houses, and Christian festivals in the western Michigan area. His "easy listening" style of singing both original and popular gospel songs has been enjoyed by audiences of all ages. Russell was also one of the featured singers in the gospel music production called "An Evening Out With the Lord”, held last month at DeVos Hall in Grand Rapids. David and Carol Jennings, also of Grand Rapids, will be featured October 15 at the Note of Praise which is located at 12223 Chief Noonday Rd., Gun Lake. Methodist Women plan Holiday Bazaar Oct. 7 Quimby United Methodist Women are having a Holiday Bazaar Bake Sale at Hastings City Bank on Friday, Oct. 7. opening ... October 15 MAR-KAY KOLLECTIBLES Main & Washington, M-66, Nashville, Ml General Line • Antiques A Collectibles Thursday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — PLEASE COME SEE US — FAST Repair Service • Engraving • Watch Repair HODGES JEWELRY Your Full Servic* Repair Confer 122 W. State St. Hastings Ph 945 2963 �— Thursdoy, October 6. 1983 — Poge5 what’s cookin SocMu,, • . by Steve Vedder This Week Featuring... The Straube Family Wolff-Jones wed Gafner-Fredenburg wed Tamora Denise Wolff and Michael F. Jones were married August 13,1983, in a five o'clock ceremony at Asbury United Methodist Church in Lansing. Reverend Geoffrey Hayes officiated. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Wolff of Nashville and Dr. and Mrs. The lovely backyard of Mr. and Mrs. John Martin Jones of Lansing. Rodriguez was the scene on August 20 for the The bride, given in marraige by her father, marriage of Kimberly Ann Myers a~d Greg was gowned in white organza designed with a Rodriguez. V-neckline accented by rows of satin ribbon The seven o’clock ceremony was per­ extending into a cap sleeve. The bodice was formed by Rev. Glenn Litchfield of the re-embroidered alecon lace scattered with Vermontville Mt‘hodist Church in the seed pearls. The skirt was trimmed with presence of 250 relatives and friends. matching ribbon and lace extending into a The bride is the daughter of James and chapel length train. Her bouquet was of Joyce Peterson and the bridegroom is the roses, stephanotis and baby's breath. son of John and Mary Rodriguez, both of Gowned in soft pink were the attendants, Vermontville. Shelly Wolff as maid of honor, and Kim was escorted down the aisle by her bridesmaids Trudy Rathburn, Kim Caudell stepfather. She wore a gown of satin and lace and Tina Jones. and carried a bouquet of silk white roses Arid Marty Jones was his brother’s best man. carnations. Groomsmen were Jim Terrill, Doug- Devlin Annette Snyder, friend of the bride, served and Eric Wolff. Users were Tom Woodward, as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Ruth Bart Perry and Jeff Myers. Ann (Charlie) Wawiernia and Barbara Tiffani Darling, the bride's cousin, was Rodriguez. Flowergirl was Christa flower girl and Mikey Miller, the groom’s Rodriguez. cousin, was ring bearer. Laurie CunBrian Hill, friend of the bridegroom, was . ningham, Tamora’s cousin, was soloist. best man. Groomsmen were Brett Hummel The reception was held at the Firefighters and Fred Rodriguez. Trevor Wawiernia Hall with Les and Virginia Fox and JoAnn served as ringbeare*- and ushers were T. R. and Jim Zemke as hosts and hostesses. and Mark Myers, brothers of the bride. Outstate guests attending traveled from All the wedding bouquets and corsages Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, Kentucky were designed and made by the bride. and Minnesota. A reception followed the ceremony at Cunningham’s Acre in Lake Odessa. The beautiful four-layer wedding cake was made by Serena Goodenough of Vermontville. After a honeymoon trip to Mackinaw City, the newlyweds are making their home in Vermontville. Myers-Rodriguez wed McNaughton-Dalman wed Ula Staube and family live for this time of year, namely the start up of deer hunting. Husband Pete and sons John and Justin enjoy the outdoor life and in particular hunting. When one of those three manages to bag something, Ula busies herself in the kitchen, preparing a wildlife meal. She says there s not a tremendous amount of ways to cook venison, so she simply frys steak-size pieces in butter. Both Pete and John admits hunting heads This is the time of year that the Straube their lists of favorite activities. family of Hastings lives for. Bow hunting season for deer has opened, “It gives you a chance to get away from the firearm season is right around the cor­ school and be outside. It’s relaxing,” says John, who is also an excellent sketcher of ner. and duck hunting season is only a rowboat away. animals. Justin also gets in on the act by making The family, which includes husband Pete, his wife Ula, and sons John, 15, and Justin, ceramic animals. Pete also loves hunting. 10, enjoys the outdoor life as well as hunting. "Obviously I like being outside and Last year Pete bagged a 2D0-pound, 10point buck during bow hunting season and a relaxing and watching the game whether we doe during the firearms season. John took a get anything or not,” says Pete. “We love venison and because of that I like 110-pound, three-point buck. Like any good hunter that meat is put to to get a deer. But it’s no major crisis if we good use. Ula says there aren’t a tremendous don’t get one.” Pete’s regard for wildlife and following the number of ways the venison can cooked. Ula simply frys steak-size pieces in butter adding DNR's hunting guidelines is something he salt and pepper. Also potatoes, carrots, and has instilled in his two sons. “Absolutely,” he says. “The rules are onions can be added to make a roast. Ula says her family doesn't care for it, but there for a purpose. It makes hunting fair for some people add barbeque sauce or everyone. Without those rules we wouldn't be marinade sauce to change the taste. able to hunt.” “People use that if they don’t care for the Both Pete and John prefer duck hunting over the bow hunting or firearm seasons of wild flavor,” says Ula. The venison that isn’tcut into steaks is also deer hunting. Pete says he makes sure any used by the Straube's. The leftover venison is deer or duck John or himself might take is ground into burger and mixed with one-third put to use. pork sausage. THe mixture can easily be “Wedon’tshoot anything we don’t eat,” he says. “There is no reason to out and shoot frozen using double thick cellofane. ”We think it's super,” says Ula of the something and not use it’’ As far as the time spent hunting, Pete says venison. She says the three deer that her husband many times his vacation is determined by and son took last fall lasted the family until the hunting seasons. He tries to get in as April. A good sized deer will usually yield on many three-day weekends as possible. He says as much as he loves lo hunt the average of 75-90 pounds of meat. Pete says the preparation of the meat after sometimes just being in the middle of nature the deer is shot is critical. A hunter should is relaxing enough for him. “A lot of times we’ll be sitting out there (on field dress the deer immediately taking care the lake) after hunting hours and just watch to wipe any blood out of the cavities. Any Hood-stained piece of meat should be the ducks and geese come in.” cut out because of the strong taste it would The Straube's family give the rest of the meat. Thirdly, the deer should be taken home and way of eating venison skinned, and if the weather permits, hung up Cut the venison into steaks and four steak­ to age and cool the meat. Lastly, Pete says he cuts up the meat into sizepieces. Butter the pan and fry the steaks adding salt and pepper. Potatoes, carrots, steaks and bones it out. He says venison should only be kept in a and onions can be added to make a roast. freezer from three to six months. Also, take the parts of the venison that isn’t ‘‘After that have a party,” he laughs. The preparation of the meat as well as used for steaks and add unseasoned pork hunting is hardly anything new to the sausage to make a venison burger. Eat just Straube family. Pete has hunted for 30 years the way one would eat hamburger. Mix onewhile John has hunted for three years. As third unseasoned pork sausage to two-thirds soon as Justin is old enough he’ll get his venison ground round. license. Mr. and Mrs. Reo Hovey celebrated their 60th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Reo Hovey, formerly of Lansing, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Friday, Sept. 30, at their Thomapple Lake residence in Hastings. Friends and family gathered at their home to help celebrate the special occasion. They were wed on September 30, 1923 at a small Methodist parsonage in Lansing, Mich. Mr and Mrs. Hovey have two daughters: Mrs. Marion Stowe of Anaheim, Calif, and Mrs. Maxine Soltvedt of Lansing; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great - great - grandchild. Barbara Celeste McNaughton of Sault Ste. Marie and Mitchell Lane Dal man of Hastings were married July 30 at St. Joseph’s Church in Sault Ste. Marie by Rev. Norbert Landreville. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Otto McNaughton of Birch Point, and Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Dalman of Hastings. The bride wore a floor-length dress of white chiffon with an embroidered lace­ trimmed bodice and sleeves, ending in a chapel train, and a wreath of flowers in her hair, and carried long-stemmed pink roses and baby's breath. Maid of honor was her sister, Sheila Mc­ Naughton of Missoula, Montana, ac­ companied by bridesmaids Tracy Dalman of Hastings, sister of the groum, and Andrea McNaughton of Birch Point, sister of the bride. Best man was Cornelius Ahern of Hastings, friend of the groom, accompanied by groomsmen Michael Barrett of Dallas, Tex., friend of the groom, and Jeff Travis of Hastings, also a friend of the groom. Flowergirl was Jennifer Flannigan of Hastings, cousin of the groom, and ringbearer was Brett McPherson of Hart­ wood, nephew of the bride. Otto McNaughton III, brother of the bride, gave readings and petitions. Ushers were Kevin McNaughton of Lakewood, Ohio, brother of the bride, and Troy Dalman, brother of the groom, and Jim Sheldon, friend of the groom, both of Hastings. A reception followed at the Ramada Inn in Sault Ste. Marie. The couple now reside at 4616 Hunter’s Ridge Drive, Ken .wood, Mich. Both the bride and groom are recent graduates of Ferris State College, and employed in Grand Rapids. In celebration of 50 years of marriage, the children and grandchildren of Evert and Helen Steward invite you to a reception in their honor on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gresham Methodist Church, corner of Gresham and Mulliken roads in Charlotte. No gifts, please. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Johnson of Prairieville will celebrate their 50th wedding an­ niversary Sunday, Oct. 16 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. The open house is being hosted by their children and grandchildren: Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Loraine) Pike, Diane, Susan, and Scott, and Mr. and Mrs. Norman (Joan) Johnson, Rocky, and Cindy. Lewis and Doris were married October 21, 1933 in Elkhart, Ind. They have lived their entire married life in Prairieville. Mr. Johnson was employed at E.W. Bliss in Hastings for 34 years and was Prairieville Township treasurer for 36 years. Their hobbies are golf, bowling and fishing. Friends and relatives are invited to attend the celebration. Your presence is the only gift desired. 136 L State Street Hostings, Michigan "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! Siegrist-Fuhr wed If you see NEWS IN THE MAKING, call the HASTINGS BANNER and let us know... 948-8051 Johnsons to observe 50th anniversary astings Javings & oan Stewards observe 50th Lisa Marie Siegrist and Todd Franklin Fuhr became husband and wife on August 26 at St. Francis Xavier Church in Grand Rapids. Fr. Steven Cron united the couple in holy matrimony. The bride is the daughte.- of T. David and Leanna Siegrist of Grand Rapids. The groom is the son of Franklin and Pat Fuhr of Hastings. The bride, given in marriage by her mother and father, wore a dress of summer satin with a beaded bodice and chapel train. She wore a floral hairpiece with the veil tiowing the length of her dress and ribbon streamers falling in back. Cindy Siegrist, sister of the bride, waa maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kathy Siegrist, Linda Fuhr and Betsy Ball. The girls wore lavender satin gowns that mat­ ched the bride’s dress. The best man was Dennis McFadden, friend of the groom. Groom attendants were Mark Siegrist, Jeff Bloom and Bob Hause. Ushers were Mike, Robert, and Allan Siegrist, all brothers of the bride. The men wore silver tuxes. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Tom and Karen Sabin of Traverse City. Organist was John Vesbit. Soloists were David Brady and Margo Kamment. Readers were Andy* McFadden and Brad Fuhr. The reception took place at St. Francis reception hall with elegant decoration in lavender and white. The couple will reside in Grand Rapids. The First United Presbyterian Church in Escanaba was the setting on Saturday, Aug. 20 for the ceremony uniting in marriage Debra L. Fredenburg and Peter J. Gafner. Rev. Dennis Barger performed the single ring service. Debra is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fredenburg of Escanaba, formerly of Hastings, and Peter is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gafner, Jr. of Escanaba. Kathy Hudson of Washington, D.C. was maid of honor and bridesmaids were Sherry Strebeck of Sarasota, Fla., Peggy Hirn of Glendale, Calif., and Kimberly Fredenburg, sister of the bride, of Escanaba. Dan Leveille of Escanaba served as best man and seating the guests were Jim Gafner, brother of the groom, and Gary Fredenburg, the bride’s brother, both of Escanaba. Ms. Lynn Miller, sister of the groom, was the soloist. The champagne brunch reception was held at the Terrace Motor Inn in Escanaba. Ann Kennedy-was pianist, accompanied by two violinists. The couple will make their home in Manchester, Conn, where the new Mrs. Gafner is employed in Hartford as an in­ terior designer. She was a 1983 graduate of Central Michigan University. Mr. Gafner, a 1963 graduate of Michigan Tech, is employed in Hartford as an engineer with Pratt & Whitney. “TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: • Statement Savings 1. Prestige Card ■ Emergency Cash • Passbook Savings “Day in...day out interest on both Passbook and Statement Savings." • Certificate Savings • Long Term Investment Accounts SAVINGS INSURED UP TO *100,000** Slocums observe 50th William and Sarah Slocum of Hastings are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 9. Friends and relatives are invited to an open house from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the UAW Union Hall, 127 W. Apple, Hastings. It will be given by their daughters, Mary Miller and Sally Gallup. Netti Ragla celebrates her 90th birthday Mrs. Nettie Ragla celebrated her 90th birthday on August 14 at the home of her daughter, Ethel Barber of Hastings. Twenty friends who were former neigh­ bors of Mrs. Ragla called to visit, extend their best wishes, and share her birthday cake. She resides at Provincial House in Hastings where she participates in all their activities and has made many new friends. Old friends are welcome to visit her there at any time. • • • • • • • • Home Mortgage Loans Home Improvement Loan Money Orders Travelers Checks Contract Servicing Notary Service Direct Deposit of Social Security Checks Automatic Transfer of Funds: 1. Loan Payments 2. Transfer of Funds from Checking to Savngs or Loan Account “Truly where you save does make a difference” TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU WITH DRIVE-IN FACILITIES! LAKE ODESSA OFFICE MAIN OFFICE AND DRIVE-IN Located of 802 Fourth Avenue Laho Odessa OPEN Monday T uesdoy ond Wednesday 9am fa 4:30 p.m Friday 9 on-, to 5 30 p m Thursd and Saturday 9 a m. to) 2 noon located at 136 E Stale Si . Hottmgi OPEN Mon thru Thun 9 Io 4 30 pm Fridays 9 00 lo 6 00 p m Phone 374-8849 Phone 945-9561 FSLK? �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. October 6. 19B3, Page 6 Woodland News Woodland Township farmers are busy harvesting corn and beans and hauling them to the elevators for sale or storage. They are also preparing to plant next year’s wheat. The little yellow and black finches that brightened the brush at the side of the roads and the fence rows all summer have turned brown now, and the robins left recently. The trees are beginning to turn yellow, red, and orange. It really is October when the weather can do anything and usually does, but as long as it stays bright and clear, we will enjoy it. The barn on the farm that Willard Brod­ beck bought from Morrell Smith burned on Sunday afternoon. The fire whistle went off around 1:15 p.m. when a little boy, whose father works on the Brodbeck farms, discovered the flames. Trucks from six communities responded to the alarm before the fire was finally put out. Woodland Fire Department was the first to arrive, and they were followed by Nashville, Hastings, Freeport, Sunfield and Odessa Township fire departments. There were 14 fire trucks there at one time. There was an awful lot of water pumped out of the creek and sprayed on the barn. It ran down into a field and formed a pond that is still there. Neighbors say that there was lots of ex­ by Catherine Lucas citement and traffic. Thre fire is believed to have started in the hay that is stored in the upstairs level. The farm is on Carlton Center Rd. past Highway 66, near Saddlebag Lake. Peter Brodbeck and his family live there. Erik Kantner, son of Marvin and Ella Kantner, bought a house on Clark Road near Kilpatrick Church and plans to move into it sometime this week. His mother is helping him clean and redecorate the bouse. The October Blood Pressure Clinic held at the Woodland School by the Lakewood Community Education office will be next Monday, Oct. 10, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. This free service is held every month during the school year on the afternoon of the second Monday. Reverend David Kaeser from Kalamazoo served as supply pastor at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday, Oct. 2. World Wide Communion Day was observed at the church and discussed by Rev. Kaeser. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Dalton took Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lucas to Grand Rapids to have dinner on Sunday, and the two couples toured the Voigt House after eating. The house is in the Heritage Hill Historic District on College Avenue. It is now owned by the City of Grand Rapids Public Museum. This elegant Victorian home was built in 1895 by Carl Voigt who had come from Germany in 1843 a-.d settled in Grand Rapids in 1875. Mr. Voigt was a Grand Rapids merchant who operated a department store and later owned and operated flour mills. The house is completely furnished with the original furnishings including silver, china, family photographs and scrap books. All of the clothing that was worn by the family is stored in the third floor of the building and some of it is on display. The house was built with many features that are irreplaceable today, including hardwood trim throughout (oak, mahogany, and cherry), stained glass windows, silk and tapestry wall coverings, Oriental carpeting and gas and electric lighting in every fixture. A guide said that the house contains 26 rocking chairs and the guide in the next room said that the house contains 27 rocking chairs. This perfectly preserved home is open to visitors the second Sunday afternoon every month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and on Wed­ nesday afternoons during July and August. Nine ladies from Zion Lutheran Church attended a weekend retreat at the Michigan District's Pleasant Hill Bible Camp near Gowan last week. They were Eve Wright, Mary Smith, Ann Curtis, Betty Hynes, Marge Vroman, Alice Brodbeck, Lorraine Freidland, Amanda Markwart and Mildred Brodbeck. Five of the ladies went to the camp on Friday afternoon and were able to attend the Friday evening session, and the other four went on Saturday morning and only attended the Saturday sessions. The speaker was Sister Irene Chrusciel, pastoral minister at St. Charles Catholic Church in Greenville. Her subject was "The Christian Meets Stress”. A communion service was held Saturday evening. Woodland Lions Club met at their den last Tuesday evening. They enjoyed a catered dinner before the business meeting. The guest speaker, Clair Stahl, told about how he judges horsepulling contests. The Deputy District Governor, Grandville Cutler from Plainville, was a special guest at the meeting. Mr. Cutler announced that he is a candidate for District Governor for next year. Margaret and John Smith had a party for her mother’s 90th birthday at their home on South Woodland Rd. recently. Gertrude Rowlader came from Middleville where she now resides with another daughter. Madeline Kidder, to be honored at the party which was attended by all of her children and their families. The children include Duane Rowlader, Dwight Rowlader. Madeline Kidder and Margaret Smith. The party in­ cluded a potluck dinner and a birthday cake. The Woodland Athletic Association seventh and eighth grade football team has won all four of the games they nave played so far this season. On Saturday, Oct. 1. they defeated the Nashville seventh-eighth grade team. Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Othmer returned from a three-week Amtrak tour of the west lately. The Othmers spent time in Salt Lake City, Utah with their son, Hans, who is a professor of mathematics at Utah State University When they left Utah, they traveled to San Francisco where they spent a few days and enjoyed marvelous weather. From San Francisco, they took another train south to Los Angeles where they were met by another son, Peter, who is a Professor at Fullerton State College. Peter teaches mechanical engineering. Mrs. Oth­ mer says that the weather was nice all the while they were gone and everywhere they went, but it was nice ».o get back'home to the farm in Michigan and unpack the suitcases. Lake Odessa News: Shirley Stahl of Lake Odessa and Dean Stahl of Clarksville announce the engagement of their daughter. Sherry Ann, and Ronald S. Klein, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. 0. Klein of Lake Odessa. The wedding date is being planned for November 5. Sherry Ana and Ronald are both graduates of the Lakewood Class of 197? and she is employed at the Ionia County Memorial Hospital and Ronald with the Ionia City Police Department. Tbe Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce will be holding their merchants auction on October 15 at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds. Starting at noon, a pig or ox roast with other refreshments will be available. The buildi ngs at the grounds are available in case the weather conditions are not good. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will me^t at the Page Memorial Building at 7:30 p.m. October 13. This meeting begins their 16th year of organization. An in­ teresting program is planned and organizers hope there will be a large- crowd in at­ tendance. Tbe Mary Martha Guild of the St. Ed­ ward’s Church had their first fall meeting at . Norene Smith's home, Monday afternoon. The group discussed their fall bazaar which will be held October 28. Lunch was served by the hostess. Sue Peacock and Greg Doyle of Mt. Pleasant and Reine Peacock were dinner guests Sunday at the Richard Peacock home. Carol and Gordon Zook of Lake Odessa and Lancaster, Pa. plan to spend the next three years working in Dhaka, Bangladesh with the Mennonite Central Committee. Gordon will be working as an administer in the agricultural program and Carol will be an administrative aid. Gordon received his bachelor's degree at Michigan State University, and worked as a research assistant at Cornell University in New York where he received his master's degree in agriculture economics. Carol did community work with the Eastern Board of Missions in Washington, D.C. Gordon is a member of the Bowne Mennonite Church in rural Clarksville and Carol a member of the church in Millersburg, Pa. Her parents reside on Willow Street, Pennsylvania, and hfa parents are E. Jay and Juanita Zook of Lake Odessa. Mark Potter, owner of the Lake Odessa Greenhouse and president of tbe Chamber of Commerce, and Melvin McCloud have been appointed by the village president with sijjport of the village council to the Ionia County Development Council. St. Edward's Altar Society held their first general meeting of the year last Tuesday with Cathy Vessecchia as guest speaker. Cathy, who is a chaplain for Barry County Jail, Pennock Hospital and Barry County Medical Care Facility, gave a talk on the Hospice program. Plans for the church bazaar on October 25 were also discussed during tte meeting. The Merry Social Club will hold their meeting Thursday, Oct. 13 with Mabel Vandecar as hostess. Program committee is Cecile Perin and Glendora Sears. The Lakewood Senior Citizens met at the high school last Thursday for their regular monthly dinner and program. Glenwood Rairigh presented a program of musical slides, "Something Beautiful”. Birthdays for the month were also honored. The dinners are usually scheduled the fourth Thursday of each month. Larry Lubitz, senior at Oakland University at Rochester, will be playing basketball in his final year. A Lakewood High school graduate, Larry is an all-state player from Woodland and will be one of the starters this season. Larry is six feet and seven inches tall and weighs 205 pounds at last report. Mr. and Mrs. James Hulett of Wilmore. Ky. are announcing the birth of a six pound, three ounce son, Ryan, bom at the Central Baptist Hospital at Lexington, Ky. on August 25. Grandparents are Rev. and Mrs. James Hulett and Rev. and Mrs. George Speas, both of Lake Odessa. Wes VanDenburg is leaving the Lakewood school system and has accepted a position at Bad Axe High School as assistant principal and assistant athletic director. He will begin his new position on October 10 after com­ pleting four years as varsity baseball coach. The team won thefirst district championship in 1980 and the school’s first Tri-River League championship, also in 1980. His junior varsity volleyball team were Tri­ River champions last year and he also worked with the cross-country team as well as detention mentor. Dwight J. Begerow, 47, of Caledonia died in a plane crash Sunday evening in St. Joseph County. He was boro in Odercr. Township, the son of Floyd and Veryl Begerow. He attended Saranac High School and was an employee of Steelcase Corporation. He was an associate agent in the Manus Realty Company in Grand Rapids. Surviving are his wife, Sandra ; a son, Dale of Alto; a daughter, Theresa Marie, at home; one grandson; his parents of rural Ionia; two sisters, Bonnie Hafner of Saranac and Kay Rhoades of Lake Odessa; and other relatives in the local area. Services were held at Caledonia with burial in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions to Roger Chaffee Memorial group, as he was a pilot for many years. Linda Swift has resigned her office of Odessa Township treasurer, effective in September. Mary James, who has been deputy township clerk for five years, was sworn in as treasurer at the township meeting at the Page Memorial Building. Diane Bannow and Diane Tomandi wre selected and approved to serve on the Ionia County Development Council for the town­ ship for two years. The Community Development Committee will have charge of the home improvement grant. Mrs. Swift of the Swift Flower Shop has served as town­ ship treasurer for seven years. Naomi Neeb, who spends the summers at her home at Big Bass Lake at Irons, is now at her apartment at Westland, to be near her daughter, Patricia, and family, the James McArthurs at Livonia. Ezra Middaugh, who had lived in Alabama for 'several years and because of his health came back to Michigan, is now residing with his daughter, Alice, and the Wayne Shinabarger family near Carson City. Sympathy is extended to the Victor Benner family in his death. He was well-known here as a barber and since his family resided here he had many friends in the area. Lawrence Smith, who is currently manager of the Smith Brothers Velte Division of elevators located in Sunfield, Lake Odessa, Woodland and Woodbury, will be heading a new division of the American Bean and Grain Company. Hie company is responsible for consolidating and marketing grain and grain products located in Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wyoming and Nebraska. Lon has two years experience in grain trading with an in­ ternational grain firm and six years ex­ perience marketing in local grain and elevator management. Reine Peacock spent the weekend with her sisters, Sister William Mary, Sister Magdalena and Sister Camella. Reine’s family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock and Michelle, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Peacock, local, Mrs. Pete Carey of Portland, Mrs. Frances Glasgow of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock. Lori and Mary of Westphalia met them at the airport to see Sister William Mary board the plane for New Orleans where she will teach this year. Sister Dominic Marie, Sister Sheila and Sister Margaret also joined them at the airport and later all assisted Sister Camella to celebrate her birthday at a restaurant before returning home. Welcome Hunters BREAKFAST SPECIAL (7-11 o.m. only) 2 eggs, choice of meat (bacon, ham or sausage pattie), and all the hot cakes you can eat. Includes coffee or tea ... *2.60 LUNCH SPECIALS— French dip au jus on french roll with FREE cup of soup 2 LUNCHEON SPECIALS and 2 HOMEMADE SOUPS DAILY Ted’s Restaurant 101 W. STATE ST., HASTINGS in NATURALLY YOURS OPEN: 7:00 o.m. doily Monday thru Saturday �The Hastings Bonner— Thursday. October6. 1983, Page? The Hastings Banner 1 fanm supplement Intermit ot B«>'V County S<nca 18!>6 J H • Dairy • Beef H GEUKES Meat Market “Since 1929” | • Com • Agribusiness Soybeans • Technology CUSTOM PROCESSING ... Known for Quality and Service MEAT CUT & WRAPPED TO YOUR NEEDS Smoking Slaughtering • Freezing • Game Processing 121 EAST MAIN STREET, MIDDLEVILLE 795-3767 OPEN 7 to 5:30 Monday thru Friday; 7 to 12 Saturday The face of local agriculture A look al agriculture in the greater Barry County area ... There are of course the facts and figures that one can examine, those stats that mostly fill books and pamphlets, but in fairness also gives one a picture of the industry hereabouts. There were an estimated 3.9 million bushels of corn harvested in 1981 on over 40,000 acres with last year’s figures probably running higher than those. Over half that crop - plus the additional silcage acres — went to feed livestock. The predominant source of that com is the area's dairy herds, milk production being the main agricultural industry in the county. There are around 8000 dairy cows locally (not including calves or heifers) on around 150 farms. There is also a sizable beef industry here, although nationally it's been a depressed market of late, and apparently an up-and-coming swine industry. While the use ol corn for livestock enhances the value of that crop, there's still plenty left for the market. Com, thus, is also the area's main cash crop. Local farmers also like wheat, raising nearly 750,000 bushels of it in 1981 and about the same amount last year. Soybeans has been another up-and-coming commodity locally, particularly during the decade of the ’70s. Along with being a cash commodity, it’s also used as a rotation crop for corn. Navy beans, on the other hand, are not a big crop within the county, but in the farm regions beyond the Lakewood area that crop has been and is an important income producer. Looking al certain trends, the area reflects pretty much what’s happening elsewhere. On such trend is that nationally farm operations are either becoming bigger in size and volume and taking on many of the aspects of “big business" with computer printouts and cost sheets, or they’re falling in the “small farm” category, manned oftentimes by someone with a job in town or at the factory and on a parttime basis, second-income basis. The middle-sized operations, the ones that have traditionally made up the bulk of numbers, are decreasing, such operators either becoming bigger or leaving the industry. That’s true—although not to the same extent — in Barry County. The trend, however — according to industry spokesmen and con­ trary to prvailing myth — is not sounding the death toll of agriculture. The large operations, of course, “do" produce the volume and have the buying power. They must obviously be economically sound, or close to it. if they are to survive. The small, parttime operations, on the other hand, provide a stability. Their numbers give them volume and buying power, their outside income allows them oftentimes to withstand bad markets, and their "love of farming" keeps agriculture energetic. Another important aspect of local agriculture is its diversity. When discussing the industry there’s a tendency to lump everything together. That perhaps can be done when placing agriculture into the overall economic picture, but certainly not when examining it in detail. Local agriculture — as we've noted above — consists of dairy farmers, beef operators, swine raisers, and, in smaller degrees, poultry and sheep raisers. They vary in size and numbers and types of operations. It includes com growers, wheat growers, soybean growers and people who raise wheat, alfalfa, and oats. They usually raise those crops in various combinatioiis and at harvest either use them to feed livestock or sell on the market or they do both. They also vary in size, numbers, and types of operations. Another qnportant segment of agriculture locally and in the' surrounding area are the growers and sellers of produce. 7 That diversity — as an industry and for individual operators — has proved at present and in the past to be a hedge when certain segments of the market dip, creating an overall stability in local agriculture and a more solid economic base. As for the future, the pendulum apears to be swinging from a healthy dairy market to a more prosperous. com one. The two segments are in the process of switching places. This summer’s "Payment-In-Kind” (PIK) program, along with the drought in the Com Belt, has reduced surpluses that have kept com prices extremely low dun ng the past couple years. Prices though are now higher and apparently will stay that way into next year. The dairy industry, on the other hand, is being plagued by overproduction, a situation that is cutting into their profit margin because of the “milk assessment” being charged by the federal government to handle those surpluses. In other areas, soybean prices are up, hopefully the PIK program for wheat will hike those prices, swine has gone through some rough years but appears to be entering a more beneficai market period, and beef likewise has seen some tough market years that those operators hope will improve. THANKS Barry County is recognized as an important part of Michigan’s outstanding Agricultural Industry The health of local agricuV ’re though has more far reaching effects than the well being of its individual participants. There are a host of other businesses that depend to a large or small extent on farmers’ business. They include local elevators and implement dealers, financial institutions, insurance agents, hard­ ware and parts dealers, truck and pick-up dealerships, clothing stores, various repairmen, and specialty equipment dealers to name several. In addition, schools and other government units receive sizable tax monies from agricultural lands. The face of local agriculture is diverse and, for all us, farmer and non-farmer. it’s an important and vital one to study and un­ derstand. The Future of the ‘Family Farm’ in Michigan by Elton Smith Michigan Farm Bureau President The family farm has been the backbone of American agriculture. In my opinion, it will continue to be for many years. Perhaps it would be well to start with the definition of "family farm.” A family farm is an agricultural unit in which the majority of labor, management decisions and capital come from a family. The unit may, for legal purposes, be organized as a sole proprietor, a partnership or incorporated. A family farm could range in size from a couple of acres to several thousand acres. Through the years, most have grown in size, which allows for support of the family and adequate help to permit involvement in off-farm activities. Farming is a seven day a week job. so adequate labor is necessary if farmers are to lead lives somewhat similar to their non-farm friends. There arc many factors favoring the future of the family farm. Their entrepreneurial nature means that management decisions are made quickly with an eye on increasing efficiency and productivity. Modern communications technology can provide the individual farmer with information simultaneously with larger non-family operations. Cooperative marketing associations provide individual producers marketing power to meet competition from large units. The future of family farms depends on many outside influences. These range from government to people who. though well intentioned in trying to protect a family farm, assure its demise. Some people feel that support prices set at “profit guaranteed” levels would assure family farm stability. A guaranteed profit is an incentive for outside capital in the form of non-agricultural en­ terprises. This would put upward pressure on prices or resources needed by family farms. Others have suggested that laws should limit farm size and restrict ownership to only families. This action would hurt the efficiency of agriculture and is repugnant to the idea of individual incentive, which has been the motivating force behind excellence in agriculture. Government does have a role in assuring prosperity to family farms, as well as all of agriculture. There must be a monetary and a fiscal policy that assures farmers that the economy will be fairly stable without rampant inflation and dampening recessions. Research on new uses for products, plus effective quality stan­ dards. are contributions necessary by government. Guaranteeing access to foreign markets is a role only govern­ ment can provide. Foreign markets are vital to agriculture. Without them, surpluses will build up. efficiency will drop, prices will decline and the purchasing potential of farmers will decrease. All these will weaken the total U.S economy. The family farm has and will continue to change, just as American agriculture itself chages. Both are an important part of a dynamic America. The National Bank of Hastings is aware and appreciative of the outstanding contributions that agriculture and our farmers have made to the economy of the entire area. West State at Broadway Member FDIC All deposits Insured up to •lOO.OOO00 �V The Hastings Banner— Thursday, October 6, 1983, Page 8 Dairy Farmers Concerned: New “Tax” assessments take big bit out of milk checks Marvin Smith of Hastings (left) checks in at the milking parlor as Steve Cotant, one of his hired hands, starts milking the Smith's 110 cows. FARMERS We have what you need! • Master Mix Feeds • Estech Chemicals and Fertilizer • Lee Jeans and Other Popular Brands of clothing FpRsport Elevator Freeport, Michigan We’re Ready When YOU Are Bring your financial future to us. WE'LL SUPPORT YOU WITH OUR BEST BANKING SERVICES TO CARRY OUT YOUR PLANS. tSjastrmi/5 (flip Sank Offices in Hastings and Middleville Member FDIC What would your reaction be if you had $500 or $1,000 deducted from your monthly gross earnings? That’s the type of question the 150 com­ mercial dairy farmers in Barry County and the many across the nation are being forced to answer and live with ever since a new "milk tax" went into effect. Deductions from each farmer's income varies according to their own milk production. A farmer, for instance, with a 50cow herd is now grassing approximately $1,000 less per month while his fixed debts remain the same. Likewise, dairymen who have 100-cow herds are losing about $2,000 per month from their gross milk check. It’s a situation that local dairy farmers say is the number one concern in the dairy business today. “It's unfortunate," said Jack Gergen, an agricultural agent for the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service. “A Jot ot dairymen lived on that money. Now maybe we’ll see some go out of business." Because of a tremendous surplus of milk, farmers are being hit with these tax assessments. The first assessment of deducting 50-cents for each 100-lbs. of milk a farmer sells began last spring. This Sep­ tember, another 50-cent assessment per hundredweight was tacked on. The end result is that dairy farmers are now paying a $1. tax on each 100-lbs. The assessment taxes farmers are paying goes to the U.S. Department of Agriculture to defray the cost of buying and storing surplus milk products in the form of butter, powder, and cheese. Just in Barry County alone, the tax means that dairy producers here will collectively have approximately $1,066,500 less buying power after a year of the taxation, says Gergen. Nationwide, Gergen said, the federal government will be earning $4 million a day with this assessment, and dairy producers will be losing $4 million a day in buying power. For the past three years, the national support price for milk has remained at $13.10 per hundredweight, he said. But, now it’s really $12.10 because of the $1 assessment deduction, Gergen added. The price of milk per hundredweight would be about $ 18 if farmers received 80 percent of parity and means about $5,000 more in gross income per year for a farmer with a 50-berd farm. He also said, it now appears that the dairy industry will be stuck with the $1. per hun­ dredweight deduction for the forseeable future. A Dairy Compromise Plan, con­ taining a paid diversion provision, which many farmers had hoped for now looks dead, be added. There is a "milk tax” refund plan of 50cents per hundredweight available to those farmers who have reduced their production by 8 4 percent from their past production during a specified base time. The base time is calculated by averaging together the milk production from Oct. 1, 1980 to Sept. 30, 1981 and production from Oct 1, 1981 to Sept. 30, 1982. But, ironically in many instances, it would be more profitable for the farmer to increase milk production to compensate tor the $1. tax rather than reduce consumption and get a 50cent tax refund per hundredweight. Hastings area dairy farmer Marvin Smith says he believes the tax assessment will work in reverse of what the government intended "and everybody I’ve talked to feels the same way. “Most of us (dairy farmers) have got payments to make and when you have 'X'amount of dollars to pay out, you’ve got to have ‘X’-amountof dollars coming in. If they hit you with $1 a hundred, just about the only way you can make up the loss is to put on more cows and produce more milk." Smith said he is not producing more milk but he isn’t qualifying for the refund either because "our production is not down. “We’re trying to get around it by raising all of our steers and feeding out some beef cattle to help make up for the (monetary) loss," he said. “It’s definitely putting a bind on all dairy farmers.’’ Smith said of the assessment. Consequently, the farmer’s loss of buying power will affect machinery dealers and elevators and he expects accounts receivable to get higher at veterinarians offices and all other places where farmers do business. “The uncertainty of this tax,” is a big concern to farmers, Smith said. "It isn’t going to help us any. It’s going to force some out, especially some who have just been at the break even point. Gergen notes that the breakeven point, according to today's production costs, for a farmer would be in the neighborhood of producing about 14,000-plus pounds of milk per cow per year. The county average as a whole per cow per year is lew at about 13,500 lbs. of milk, he said. The Dairy Herd Improvement Association participants in the county average about 15,494 pounds per cow per year while the state average is 15,952. There are 61-DHIA herds in the county. There are a couple of dairy farmers in the county with a 20,000-lb. herd average for a years production, said Gergen. “That’s the first time we've ever had two here." Wayne Pennock, a Nashville area dairy farmer who also serves as a district director for the Michigan Milk Producers Association, says both 50-cent assessments have "done nothing but create more milk because it's reduced the farmer's cash flow. He (the farmer) is trying to replace that assessment with more milk and more cows.” Pennock said he had high hopes that the government would approve Compromise legislation that would benefit the current status of dairymen Known as tne Dairy Compromise Bill, such a piece of legislation would give dairymen a combination of a paid incentive plan to reduce production, a reduction in the support price, and additional funding of market expansion promotion efforts. However, the inaction by Congress has created a great deal of frustration for dairy­ farmers because "they don't know what to do.” said Pennock. "Congress has this Compromise Bill before them It has passed both House and Senate committees, but its not been acted upon.” Needed attention given to the recent downing of the Korean airliner put the Compromise Bill on the backburner. "We’re just in a wait and see game right now,” he adds. "We had a meeting with (Congressman Howard) Wolpe two weeks ago and he said the House is waiting for the senate to act...that they have to act first. "In the House, there are enough votes to putit (theCompromise Bill) through, bu‘ the Senate is the questionable one " Pennock said. Pennuck calls the Compromise Bill "the only way we're going to help correct this reduction in milk production.” He says there is a difference of opinion between the National Milk Producers who have worked with the administration within its own organization to come up with com­ promise legislation. store it at your place and I'll pay you $3.25, well that entices the farmer to go out and plant more and when he does the federal government turns around and pays him a high price for storing it on his farm. "Somehow or another that rug has to be pulled up from under and that time is getting close. I think we just cannot continue to do this with the surplus we've had. Farmers optimistic of future... The current woes in dairy farming are part of a phase that Marvin Smith expects will pass “We've been through it before years back. It’s like a cycle...we have good and low years. There's been a tremendous profit in milking cows the last few years and awhile back," he said. "Being a farmer," Wayne Pennock said, "I'm always looking forward to a great future. This is something a farmer always has. He’s always looking for good days ahead...that's one of his traits.” Farming "has its hills and valleys and I think right now we’re in a valley but we're Lisa Smith takes an active role in her family's dairy business. “But the American Farm Bureau is op­ posing it,” Pennock said, "when you have two national farm organizations with both very prominent opposing views, it puts agriculture under great stress. Bill Aukerman, a Prairieville dairy far­ mer, acknowledges that "the federal assessments the government has put upon the dairy farmer has hurt the dairy farmer. But on the other hand, I think the dairy farmer knew that something had to happen because of the surplus of milk. I think dairy­ farming is a very promising business and will continue to a very promising business.” "Our fixed debts today are what’s hurting us," he said. "In '79 through '80 and the first part of '81, the government asked the farmer to plow from fence row to fence row. He asked the farmer to supply more feed so he did this. Farmers went out and went in debt building more buildings, more silos, etc. and this debt load at that time was locking at interest rates of from 10 to 11 to 12 percent. Then those interest rates jumped as time went on to 18 and 19 percent,” said Aukerman. “The farmer today has got to realize he’s got to keep a little of the old ideas still in the back of his mind. We can not go out and go in debt and continually go in debt and then look to the government to help us get out of this problem. We just can’t do that. “We’ve got to start utilizing some of the the things that they did years ago and pay for it when we have the money, I guess.” said Aukerman. “The cost to the farmer continues to rise. Farm machinery continues to climb in price any where from eight to 12 to 15 percent. When everything the farmer has to buy continuously climbs and the product that he has to sell goes down something has to balance someplace." An $80,000 tractor and com selling for $2.60 a bushel don’t mix, Aukerman said. “And farmers today, all of us, have to realize that we have to start balancing our income with our outlay. "For the farmer to be successful, he said, we have to stand on our own two feet and get away from fixed debts...” Aukerman said the tremendous fixed debt load coupled with high interest rates are the key reasons why there were a lot of farmers in recent times who have had to call it quits. “The farmer is the only business that cannot establish the price for what he's got io sell. Somebody always sets it for him. “With this milk assessment, it's not something the farmer wanted, but on the other hand, the farmer can help work this thing out too if he will cut back a little bit on milk and try to get this surplus used up...maybe we can have a good utilization again and get a good price for our milk again. But he does admit that farmers probably “will always try to produce as much per acre as they can. Farmers are proud." “Farmers have got to quit relying on the federal government to stand behind him looking for these (price) supports. We've got to stand on our own two feet now. For instance. Aukerman said, “if we're looking at com prices at the market at $2.60 a bushel and the government says well, vou going to come out of it,” he said. "Some of us are not going to survive, but agriculture will always survive as a whole. Agriculture is one of the main backbones of the country as far as economic stability. "Research and upgrading of dairy cattle breeds on the surface might be a bad in­ fluence (on correcting overproduction) but you restrict research and you slide back­ wards. You’ve got to run fast to keep up...” Although research has contributed to excess production, Pennock said, "I think it’s a good thing. They’re doing miraculous things with production today ...I never want to stop research. Agriculture today is big, but Bill Auker­ man predicts that it will be bigger tomorrow “because we need the food and we need to supply not only this country but other countries who are depending on us to supply the food they cannot grow because of not only crop conditions but primative farming methods." “Our methods of agriculture have changed drastically,” he said. "We’re looking at almost a computer age. I don't know just exactly now many farmers wi". go to the computer, but I know there are a lot looking at it. "Myself, basically, I still like to do my own thinking instead of pushing something in the computer, but maybe it’s something we’re going to have to go to. “Technology is changing...today where the big tractor looks so attractive, I don’t think maybe in the future that it will be that at­ tractive for the state of Michigan,” said Aukerman. He thinks that perhaps farmers should go back to the 120-140 horsepower tractor because it will be more economical for tomorrow’s farmer. As far as Aukerman is concerned he believes dairy farming is "a sound in­ vestment to be in. “Agriculture will always be number one because its always used to balance the trade payments of this country," he said. Agricultural Agent Jack Gergen feels that the dairy business will get back on an even keel in a couple of years. He said the factors that will play a role in getting dairy farming stable again will in­ clude an increase in consumption, a decrease in dairy farmers (from those who go out of business )s and an improvement in the national economy which would eventually trickle down to help improve the dairy business Gergen said he thinks it’s a “fairly good time" to start into dairy farming if a person can keep borrowed money at a minimum because cow prices are down and building costs are down slightly with the lower in­ terest rates. “It will be considerably cheaper now than two years from now because the surplus should be back down then...Dairy farming is still a good option, economically.” he said. There are currently around 7,900 cows in ’he county. Gross sales of milk produced here amounted to $144 million last year. Dairy farmers in Barry County currently have investments in buildings, machinery and cattle that total about $85 million. �The Hostings Bonner — Thursday, October 6, 1983 — Page 9 Beef cattle prices aren’t too good for the few producers in Barry County • Beef cattle farming is a big gamble, says Hastings area farmer Jack Lenz. Perhaps that’s one of the reasons why there are not many full-time beef cattle farmers in Barry County. Competition from other edible meats, like Jock Lenz of River Rood, Hostings, is one of the few full-time beef cattle farmers in Barry County. WNM YOU’RE RACING AGAINST HMLWE WON’T LEAVE YOU FLAT Call for Goodyear and Pit Stop On-Farm Tire Service for fast, efficient help. 1^E*4M!nno!mt?on Barry County's Largest ‘independent’ Tire Dealer SIGNS TIRE SERVICE -------------------------- /nc.---------------------------?35 S Call . Jefferson St in Hastings . 945-9549 BARRY COUNTY S LARGEST INDEPENDENT DEALER O' Ftom wall Street to Main Street, there's a whole lot of figuring going on today. Wil, that's nothing new to PCA. WteVe been figuring out plans continuously for 50 years. Since the early 1930’s, PCA has been providing dependable credit for farming and ranching. Wfe're farmerowned and... farmer trusted. * 1 pork and poultry, have been making an inroad in beef sales the last few years, notes Jack Gergen, agricultural agent fcr the county cooperative extension office. Factors like weather and the number of feeder cattle available affect the prices beef cattle farmers receive for their animals, says Maxine Roush, the wife of a Hickory Comers area cattleman. “Lately prices aren't too good,” she said, and that’s a chief concern for those in the business. What’s happening on cattle ranches in the west even has an affect on Barry County cattie farmers, she points out. Right now Mrs. Roush says she’s heard that the market is glutted with animals that are being sold in huge quantities out west and that is causing supplies to exceed demands, resulting in a lower price for the farmer. "I’ve heard many out west are trying to get rid of their cattie because of dry weather. The feed got so high (because of the drought) that they couldn’t afford to feed them so they’re taking them to market.” Gergen said the economics of being a beef cattle farmer have not been good for years. “It’s better now than five years ago, but it’s not good now,” he added. Costs of production to farmers in the northern states are more than in the south for beef and the same is true for with eggs and poultry, Gergen said. “You can hauljt here cheaper than we can raise it here,< He said there are about 3,000 beef egws m Barry County and that the figures con­ tinually fluxuate. He added that there are around 2,000 cattie on feed to sell for meat next year. There are approximately 250 farms in the county with beef cows and 150 farms with beef feeders. The majority of the beef cattle farmers here are part-time, people who supplement their incomes with their cattle while their hold other full-time jobs or are involved primarily in other kinds of farming. One full-time beef cattle farmer here is Jack Lenz who has about 220 animals. He's been raising beef cattle since 1964 and has a "calf to finish operation.” Many area beef cattie farmers, like Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roush Jr. purchase feeder cattle (rather than raise their own calves) and sell them when they become fat cattle. Lenz says that surviving in the beef cattie business means you have to be able to “ride out th storm. "We don’t have a good year every year...About three out of ten (years) are good profit. You have to stick with it...you have to stay with it to the finish,” he said. Ironically, he notes that when there is a good price for beef, more new calf-cow operations start up and the end result is more cattle on the market at a lower price. "It’s a big gamble" in terms of playing the market and taking a variety of factors into consideration when you’re deciding whether to sell or buy. "It’s purely governed by supply and demand, whereas we don! have any guaranteed parity prices on beef cattle. We never have as far as I know,” he said, adding that once there was a freeze on prices during the Nixon administration in the early 1970s. Lenz raises most of his own animals. In his operation, he notes, that when he takes a product off the land, he's not going out and purchasing a calf to feed out. “So you've got some margin that comes off the land but it's not all coming out-of-pocket like it would if you were buying that calf and putting it out. With 60-70 cents a pound, you'd normally have a little profit off a feeder. On the Lenz farm, another factor that helps him survive the rough years is the help he receives from his family. Not having to secure hired help keeps costs of production lower. Lenz also says he has “a lot of ground that adapts to beef cows. My farm isn't the best land in the world to farm and beef cattle utilize that land well. It's a little harder to work and a little hillier but as long as we can raise a good pasture those cows will utilize that ground and consume from it and produce from it.” By raising his own corn for feed. Lenz is able to keep costs down too. With crop rotation, he said, “we raise enough corn to feed out our own animals... this year the high price of com versus the low price of beef makes the margin of profit at this point in time look very unfavorable...But, it’s very likely this can turn around a little bit.” Lenz adds that if he didn’t really like beef cattle farming there would be a lot of years he wouldn't want to do it. "But, you can’t jump in and jump out (of beef cattle farming). Once you get a cow herd established, it takes two and a half years to get another cow herd established. To survive the variable economic factors, Lenz says, "You have to watch your ’Ps’ and ■Qs’ every year. You have to be somewhat of a conservative typ? person to survive.” Marketing beef cattle can vary from farm to farm. Lenz said, "we like to put all our cattle into local people's freezers. We sell most of ours by word of mouth.” On the other hand, the Roushs sell most of their cattle at stockyards in Wayland and Battle Creek. Maxine Roush said her husband, Frank, has been in the business of selling beef cattle for 28 years in addition to being employed full-timeat Kelloggs for 30 years. Automated types of equipment and an updated con­ finement barn helps cut down the time required to care for the cattle, she notes. In their earlier years of farming, she said they tried raising their own calves, but quit that after a couple of years because it was too time consuming for their situation. They now have about 225 cattie, and Maxine adds that they’ve cut back in numbers a little because of the high price of purchasing feeder cattle They do raise their c*n corn for feed on their 280 acres, and just purchase supplements like molasses. One temporary disadvantage of pur­ chasing feeder cattle as opposed to raising your own is that they most always get *‘a virus or shipping fever” about two weeks after they’re purchased, Maxine said. "We don’t raise heifers. We get steers because you can get a better price and they’re ready for market quicker. We try to raise a variety (of kinds of cattle),” she adds. The Roushs sell their cattle when they weigh around 1,000 to 1,200-lbs and Maxine says its a real art to know exactly when they should be sold. 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"We're experiencing the lowering of the per capita consumption of beef versus, the other edible meats,” said Jack Lenz of Hastings. "And each year, it’s been going down." "People just aren’t eating as much beef,” says Maxine Roush of Hickory Corners. Part of that reason might be some of the diet­ health scares that have been publicized but are not really accepted facts, she said. “Every time there’s a health scare, the price goes down. Some “experts” have claimed, for in­ stance, that beef contributes to cholesterol, but the beef industry is taking that to task. Earl Johnson, chairman of the Michigan Beef Industry Commission, writes in the September Beef Industry News that on a state and national level, a total of $16 million will be invested by the industry in beef market development activities. This money will be spent for beef research, education, merchandising, communications, beef promotions and advertising to extoll the nutrition values of beef. 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Main St., Caledonia 891-8104 �The Hostings Banner— Thursday, October 6, 1983, Page 10 ‘King Corn’ is area’s top grain commodity Corn is “king" in Barry County — as it is in many other Midwest agricultural areas — when it comes to grain production. While this year s federal government “Payment In Kind” (PIK) program reduced com acreage by a third, the previous two years saw over 40,000 acres put into production (including silage) out of a total 97,000 available crop acres. Annual yields were 3.5 million bushels plus. Ninteen eighty-two, in fact, saw the county average over 100 bushels an acre, the first time it’s ever gone over that mark. When you talk about corn locally though, you’re talking two different “ball games"* Grashuis, a Coates Grove farmer, looks over some of his nearly 250 acres of com. Like many other county growers, Grashuis has used that crop to feed livestock— in his case hogs— to enhance the value of it and sold the surplus on the market. and Brokers 6620 E. 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The bulk of those grains, including com, are grown in the northeast third of the county where soils are better, along with a pocket toward Battle Creek. "It’s better farmland,” Merck said of those areas. “There’s more productive soils, more loam soils there. The southwest twothirds (which includes the state-owned recreation lands) are more sandy, lighter soils. You’ll find all kinds of things mixed, but the predominate soils and underlying soils are courser and more drousy. "If you look at a soils map you can see a line that divides the county,” be added. Merck rated the productive areas in the county as comparable to neighboring counties.” Carl Grashuis, a 68-year-old farmer from Coates Grove, is located on one of those productive areas. Up until this year he raised hogs, keeping 75-to-lOO sows and “farrow-to-finishing’’ between 1200 and 1500 “fat hogs”. In addition, he annually plants around 700 acres of crops, dividing that acreage about equally between com, soybeans, and wheat. "The soys and wheat and about half the com are sold for cash," Grashuis said. "The other half of the com was fed to the hogs.” He noted that he would probably be getting back into raising hogs. Grashuis said that feeding com to them results in higher money returns than selling it on the market. "Out of my total income," he explained, "the hogs have averaged out to half of it and they take up about one-sixteenth of the ground and take less labor.” However, he added that having cash crops helped offset those years when pork prices dipped. He cautioned though against judging a farm operation oregriculture in general on a year-to-year basis or even over a five-year period. "You can’t go by that,” he said. "We’ve been feeding hogs since 1938. Overall it’s been a real good paying business. We’ve had ups and downs of course. "Farming," he added, "has to be taken over a lifetime. You can’t go by the $3-abushel com this year or the $1.50 last year. You have to go by the $2.50 you’ve got for several years. You have to balance it all.” For Grashuis — who does sell his surplus com — and others like him, the market was extremely poor last year with com selling for under $2 a bushel. The main cause of that low price was large surpluses, caused in part by a record production year and by a poor ex­ port market The PIK program, in combination with the drought that hit much of the Corn Belt this summer, has resulted in less com and consequently higher market prices (at the moment over $3 a bushel although the arrival of harvest is expected to push that price down). Government programs — including setting aside acreage to reduce volume, loan programs that provide growers with capital in return for keeping grain off the market when prices are low, reserve programs that also keep grain off the market, and deficiency payments that make-up dif­ ferences between government target prices and actual market prices — have helped many growers weather the poor market of recent years. "Yes, it has essentially ended up being a price support for those who go along with the requirements," said Merck when asked that question. “Before we had this over­ production problem there wasn’t that many requirements, also growers weren’t required to set aside so many acres.” Grashuis has avoided some of those dif­ ficulties by having his own storage and drying facilities, along with the hog operation. He has a storage capacity of 60,000 bushels although his normal yield of com is around 40,000 bushels. ‘We store the com till prices are good,” he explained. "Quite often we keep the com till July or August of following year. A lot of times the prices are their highest just before the harvest. We can dry it down to 13 percent (moisture) so it won’t spoil during the hot weather.” He noted that he purchased his first storage and dryer set up 23 years and that it, and the more modern one, has more than paid for itself. "It’s certainly the way to go,” he said. "I feel more farmers should do. Back then it cost 30 cents a bushel to put up the storage bins and it was costing 10 cents a bushel for commerial storage. There was a three-year pay-off. Now it costs 90 cents to put up the storage facility, but commericial costs went up 30 cents so it’s still a three-year pay-off.” He noted that he purchased a continuousflow dryer — like those used by commerical elevators — 13 years ago. “The pay-off is longer," he pointed out, “but I can dump a load of com and come back in 45 minutes with another load and the first one is dry.’ Jim and Steve Hembegger, a father-son partnership outside Middleville, also raise com, primarily to feed their beef cattle, but also to sell on market. Jim works fulltime as an engineer at Mannesmann Demag Corp, of Grand Rapids, a material handling systems division, while Steve handles the day-to-day farming operations. With PIK they planted 180 acres this year, but normally put 250 acres into production. In addition they raise about 250 acres of soybeans and some alfalfa. "We go both ways with the corn,” said the senior Hembegger. “We normally use it to feed a 350-to400 beef operation or use it as a cash crop. ’We look at alternatives," he added. "For instance last year we bought siiage corn because the price was so low and put our com in storage (participating in the government’s reserve program) until prices went up. We had about 24,000 bushels that were put in reserve." Hembegger was uncomplimentary about those government programs though. “We dislike them with a passion," he said. "The only reason we get into them is because the government’s embargoes have messed up our export market. As long as they get into that game we have no choice.” He added that he was strongly opposed to using food as a political weapon. "I don’t think you should use food for that purpose,” he said. Hembegger noted that market determines many of the directions he and his son take. “Last year we held it over." he explained. "This year (because of the higher prices) we’ll probably seli. Over the long term it’s about 50-50. We’ve held our crop for the last two years." He added that they do a lot of forward marketing as well. "We’ve already sold half this year’s crop of soybeans and com,” he said. "We try to pick some market objectives at thestart of the year," he continued. “We feel we know our costs so we try to market the crops ahead. We do a lot of work calculating our costs and also keeping track of our cash flow and projected budgets. At the beginning of the year we make out a cash flow projection, then each month we put in the actual figures. That way we can follow both our income and the expenses.” Hembegger feels such practices are the key to farming in the future. “Farming today is a big business," he elaborated. "The expenses, budgets, and capital — both in the short and long terms — are phenomenal. A lot of people are not able to manage that and pull it all together and make it happen. “It’s not a case of hard work alone making it,” he added. “You need a lot of skills and you need to be management aclimated to make it. I think it’s going to get more like that." Hembegger noted that the family’s grain enterprise is kept separate from the beef. The latter, he said, has been tough in recent years. “We do have the resources that commit us to it,” he pointed out. 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"Right now the market is good." he noted. “Those who had grain in reserve and sold it this summer did well." “I'm fearful though that next year, because the prices are high and because there doesn’t appear to be much of a government program to discourage people from putting com into the ground, that there’s going to be a lot of ecouragement for farmers to plant every acre they can for a cash crop," he explained. “If that happens and we have anywhere near normal weather, we could be swimming again in com." Merck noted thatthere are two schools of thought on preventing low prices due to overproduction. “The big idea that’s gaining the most weight right now," he said, “is that we need a more market-oriented situation instead of the government programs that control supplies and prices. And there's those who feel the government should guarantee a certain price for commodities that the far­ mer produces." Call me out to your farm! Depend on_ __ WAYNE ANNMAL MMA1TM AIDS □*n margin." At present they are raising Holstien steers for sale, instead of beef-type cattle. "The price of the beef-types is too high," he said, adding, "We try to do what’s necessary to make a profit." Like Grashuis, the Hembeggers have a storage and dryer facility that allows them to hold their soybeans and extra com without incurring the storage costs of a commercial elevator. The storage capacity is 27,000 bushels. Stop in and see what’s new for ’84 1984 CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH CARS and RAM TOUGH TRUCKS arriving now —at... ’9^ J Dewey’s Car Palace « Ae Unbeatable deals on remaining 83's in stock — several to choose from. SPECIAL OF THE WEEK (1) 1983 Horizon 4 Dr. (1) 1983 Colt 2 Dr. 1981 Plymouth Reliant 4 Door, 2.24-cyl.. 4 speed, cloth interior, am-fm, only 30,000 miles. (2) 1983 0-150 ^-Ton (i) 1983 W-150 %-Ton (1)1983 D-250 3/«Ton $4,895°° DEWEY’S CAR PALACE CHRYSLER M-43 at Sprague Road — DELTON Phone 623-6301 Serving Barry County over 25 years. Check with us before you buy! �The Hastings Bonner — Thursday, October 6. 1983 — Page 17 ...of time and hunting "For time is the longest distance between two places." Tennesse Williams The sky is dark gray in the first faint light of the false dawn. The air feels cool and crisp, giving hint of the approaching winter. The Irish Setters lope in eager, graceful arcs back and forth across the overgrown meadow, their hair wet and stringy from the dew. We move slowly behind them, still groggy despite the hastily drank coffee. Guns are readied though, each of us rehearsing mentally our reaction at the sound of a bird flushing from cover. It is a scene of memory that reenacts itself in the mind's eye as another hunting season has arrived in Michigan. One that for me stirs flashbacks of eating goulash in the camper at midday, the sharp aroma of the dogs after a hard workout, a bluejay noisily announcing your arrival in the woods, and the stillness that holds the land as darkness descends. Autumn brings a particular charm to these fields and forests of lower Michigan, this place where I grew up and have hunted since teenaged years. The season's appeal though is not just that of brilliantly-colored leaves, hazy afternoons, and a countryside of cornfields and swails turned brown from frost. Nor, as a hunter, does it lie only in the excitement of a dog on scent or a ringneck taking flight. Rather the lure comes from a sense of continuity the season evokes; a feeling you have of stepping back across some boundry of time as you traipse again over familiar grounds and enjoy once more thw sights, sounds, and smells of the land at its yearly ebb. Rightly or wrongly one retains a loyalty to oki haunts. While newer, more promising ones may beckon us, it is to the scenes of earlier years we oftentimes return. Perhaps that desire to go back comes in part from memories, a weakness for sentimentality, or just the comfort and lull of repetition. Yet it seems as we grow older our interests become more finely focused. Places and pursuits found unsatisfactory or unnecessary are abandoned in favor of those few well-chosen and tested ones. I was 13 that long ago October afternoon. We had just started the milking when Dad nonchalantly walked over and said I could take his 16-guage and go out hunting "if I wanted to". The chance to hunt without adult escort had been long and impatiently awaited and I wasted little time pursuing it With gun in hand I headed for the swail on the beck end of the farm, the place where two giant oaks (then and still) flanked its south side and a line of saplings ran along the edge. There was a field of corn that lay between the barns and swail, and I remember walking through the stalks, the leaves rustling, and our collie tagging behind. I had nearly reached the saplings when, just at the outskirts of the field, a rooster flushed. My chance at beginner’s luck, however, was clearly missed, the shot coming late and well by Steve Horton off the mark, a fitting prelude I was to learn for many future hunts. Over the years I’ve gone back there on occasion and hunted it again, always alone, reliving a little the scene that is forever locked within, unaltered even with time’s passage. There are numerous motives one has for making such visits back, but mostly its just to see again the place where it started. Remember again that here one took those first steps into manhood and, still being a boy, stumbled. And remember also that, even stumbling, one could never go back, that here a boundry of time had been crossed. The ensuing years have brought changes to this countryside and to the hunting. There are less fields and forests to wander through, less birds and other game, and a different attitude toward the sport That hopefully is not the lament of someone recalling only better days, but rather an observation made. Like the first settlers who were to see the ’ndians and various wildlife move away within their lifetime, like the next generation who saw a quiet and isolated rural life disappear with the advent of automobiles and electricity, we also can measure the differences between thr present and our remembered past. Many such differences are of course the by-products of change, the consequences of time’s passage, and can no more be halted than one can be 13 again and on his first hunt. Still one wonders if we were (and are) perhaps too eager for those changes and not aware enough of what was and is being lost. So one takes his look back, remembering ‘how it was’ and ‘what has passed by*, but i-minding one’s self also of the distance that’s been covered. And, even as we do so, tapping on our shoulder, urging our attention, is what lies ahead. From whatever place we come from, from whatever past we bring along, it is that journey onward that in the end prevails. "I believe THE PRODIGAL may be the most powerful evangelistic film ever made to reach people for Christ.” —Billy Graham , THE » PRODIGAL Once again we leave this place of memory, moving on though perhaps a bit reluctantly at first. Ahead are all those tomorrows, a tandem of hopes and possibilities that leads us along until that afternoon when we make a last trek across some open field or through some autumn-hazed forest that will mark our final time. A WORLD WIDE PICTURES RELEASE ONLY 3 DAYS! Open* Friday, Oct 14 at Central Scheol Aaditwiiw ... in Hastings Fee DISCOUNT Ticket*... Cel 948-8545 Show Times: Oct 14-Oct 15-287 Sunday, Oct 16-7 ».«. ' OUTDOOR REPORT: “Indian Summer” by John Lerg, Dept, of Natural Resources After the fall eqinox when the day length equals the night length, Michigan enters a period of longer nights often called Indian Summer. During this period, the days are clear and warm, and the nights are cool with an occasional frost Mid-afternoon breezes bring down a shower of leaves from the trees and drive off mid-summer humidity. As the plants dry up after the frost has killed them, the amount of ground cover decreases and animals are forced to search out new types of cover for concealment Rabbits move from the open fields to brushy edges. Grouse move from young forest to areas containing more shrubbery growth. Indian Summer is also a time for preparing for winter. Squirrels are busy filling their food caches with acorns, nuts and seeds. Deer are busy eating fall's bountiful food supplies so they will have fat reserves to begin winter. Woodchucks, mice, snakes, and turtles are finding a snug corner where they can sleep through winter’s cold. Birds use this time to move south for the winter. Indian Summer is a time of beauty and lazy days for people. However, for wildlife, it is a busy time, a time of change and an­ ticipation of winter’s coming. Unusually mild weather marked^ Michigan’s bow deer season opener. Warm days caused the deer to be less active than usual. However, because of the plentiful number of deer in Barry County, many hunters were seeing deer and some were successful. Because of the large amount of vegetation still on the ground, hunters should be conservative with their shooting. A wounded deer can travel a long way, and tracking conditions are fair to poor at this time. Although hunters are finding a few birds, the numbers of grouse and woodcock are below normal. Hunters should concentrate their efforts on the thicker coverts to find birds. The waterfowl opener, Saturday, Oct 8, should prove encouraging. Barry County enjoyed a good nesting season, and many local birds remain in the area. Cold weather has not driven the blue-winged teal south so some of them should be around for the opener as well. Barry County again has a two Canada goose limit and many local birds will make for good opportunities. Hunters are reminded black ducks are worth 100 points this year. Their dwindling numbers have caused biologist concern. Look at your ducks carefully before you shoot Looking at tomorrow. Rest assured. Just because Michigan Bell is separating from AT&T this January doesn’t mean you’ll be separated from good phone service... not for even i second. You can count on the same highly skilled people to watch over your service, as always. And when you pick up jour phone on New Year's Day you 11 hear the same reliable dial tone you've heard for years. But we'll be bringing you a lot more than a dial tone. For one thing, we will continue to exercise our almost unlimited options for select­ ing and implementing the very latest technology from a wide variety of communications suppliers. What that means to you, as we go down the line, is faster, more efficient and more flexible service with many interesting choices for you. One of the innovations we’ll continue to adopt for the future is electronic switching service. This will give almost everyone in Michigan the chance to opt for Touch-Tone* Service, Custom Calling Senices and other communication conveniences. Lightwave cable is a recent transmission development that can carry as many as 96,000 simulta­ neous conversations. And soon it will send your voice and messages with the speed of light. Before long, sour telephone will be capable of performing surprising electronic tricks, such as ringing a certain way to let vou know exactly who's calling. You'll have a new way to shop by phone in stores all over the country... to handle financial trans­ actions by talking directly to your bank's computer. To receive elec­ tronic mail. To play bridge. And even to call your oven and tell it to start dinner. These are just a sampling of the technological advancements vou can expect to enjoy through Michigan Bell. The point is very' simple: Next year we'll be bringing you the same Sood old dial tone, but we won’t be re same old phone company. Vfe’ll be pulling out all the stops to bring you the last word in phone service. After all... rrsAT&T WE’RE SEPARATING FROM... NOT YOU. (3) Michigan Bell Facts down the line. Because your telephone business office is busily engaged in normal, day-to-day telephone serrice matters, we are providing this toll-free number as a source for answers to the questions you mar hare about your changing telephone company, lift also suggest that you watch for our informational messages in your newspapers and in your monthly telephone hills. 1 800 555-5000 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6. 1983 — Page 12 Low farm income, high interest rates cause drastic decline in local farm equipment sales Overall personal income increased slightly this summer in the United States, but it’s a different story down on the farm locally and nationally. According to U.S. Commerce Department figures, farm proprietors’ incomes fell 4.6 percent in July, following a 2.8 percent decline in June. A decline in farm incomes is nothing that just happened in those months either. Smaller farm incomes for some time now, coupled with high interest rates, have made a huge dent in the local farm equipment sales. The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that the sales of tractors, selfpropelled combines and forage harvesters have declined more than 50 percent since 1975. That holds true in Hastings too, said David Goodyear, owner of Goodyear Brothers Implements. Inc. Local sales have declined so drastically "because of the decline in revenue that the farmers have been receiving. Their expenses have gone up and their prices are down," said Goodyear. "High interest rates and just about everything," have had an effect on sales. "The economy is down and particularly the farm economy is way down. The farmers are really struggling just to keep their heads above water. So they definitely can't afford to buy any equipment," he said. "Now in this area, the dairy farmers aren't hurt quite as bad, but yet they're still pin­ ched too. But they are able to purchase, probably on a limited basis, when they really do need something. But, no one is going out and buying anything that they don’t ab­ solutely really need. "Dairy farmers “just don’t have any extra to spend and most of them are in debt and they’ve got high interest rates that are biting at them and that's all they can do is just pay what they already owe without taking on anymore,” said Goodyear. He also notes that farm equipment sales don’t turn over every two to three years like they do in automobile sales. "As a rule farmers usually keep their machinery for quite a long period of time." He said it was his understanding that the current PIK program was supposed to help generate more income to the farmers and hopefully aid sales in his business. “However, we haven’t seen it as yet. Maybe this fall things will loosen up a bit. This remains to be seen as yet.” HY-GARD* Transmission and Hydraulic Oil... FALL SPECIAL JOHN DEERE DIFFERENCE Protect your investment! STOCK UP ON GENUINE JOHN DEERE FILTERS FOR DEPENDABLE PERFORMANCE AND PROTECTION io% it Fetdral Water Act amendments could have serious farm impact Legislation currently under consideration to amend the “Federal Safe Drinking Water Act of 1977" could have a “devastating impact" on farmers, ac­ cording to Al Almy, director of public affairs for the Michigan Farm Bureau. The legislation, H.R. 3200, would make any person who causes the contamination of a public water supply to be in violation of federal law. A public water supply, by definition, is any water source used as drinking water by a group of people. Under the provisions of the amendments, the federal government would have the authority to issue an order requiring any person causing such contamination to stop the contaminating activity, provide reim­ bursement for all or part of the costs associated with cleaning up the con­ taminated water, and with providing clean drinking water to the people whose supply was contaminated. Over in Nashville at Maple Valley Im­ plements, owner Russell Furlong concurs that sales are poor. "H's been down for three years and hasn’t responded yet to anything. “This is a bad time of year to tell what a farmer's income is going to be. It hasn’t turned around, that’s for sure.” "Business is really down, and I think you'll find that with all the .farm dealers. He said he expects PIK to have a little effect, "but, we just plain don’t know what their (farmers') spendable income is going to be because of PIK. We just don’t know what they're going to do with that money ...use it to pay debts or spend it on new investments. Tightened money little help The current decline in farm equipment sales seems to be affected by the tightening of money by the federal reserve in relationship to events that happened back in the 1970s. David Merck, agricultural agent at the Barry County Cooperative Service, explains that “the decade of the '70s was an unusual decade. The Vietnam War, I guess from what economists say, triggered quite a wave of inflation. We had that inflation all through the '70s which caused rapid increases in the value of farmland. If you go back to see how much it went up, it's just phenomenal. "So farmers had an increasing equity to draw upon. Magic dollars just literally kept appearing because the ground they’d bought kept increasing in value and so some far­ mers kept borrowing more and more and because they planned on having more and more equity building. “But starting around '79 and '80 that whole process turned around with the federal reserve’s stiffer policy on money, trying to bring inflation under control. That com­ pletely turned the rates around so land values for the last year or two have actually declined a little bit instead of gone up. That kind of trend has put a lot of fellows in trouble who were depending on this farm land increase to keep continuing," said Merck. “Part of that inflation in farm land is due to exports which grew at a phenomenal rate. It was a very bullish period for farm com­ modities. That also has turned around so that in the last two years there is now a decrease of exports. You add that together with the last two years of record com years and it really puts us in the hole.” In discussing the decline in equipment sales, Furlong said Maple Valley Im­ plements has not tried to diversify the products it sells to generate more income. FARMERS aid LAND OWNERS If you are considering a change in your Real Es­ tate situation, we would be most appreciative of an opportunity to discuss your REAL ESTATE needs. As we have completed sales of FARMS in Clarks­ ville, Ionia Co., Aug. 27, Woodland, Bar.y Co., Aug. 29, Hastings, Barry Co., Aug. 31, and Homer, Cal­ houn Co., Sept. 1. We have hod many qualified buy­ ers for good Farm properties of all types and des­ criptions, and we are in need of good CROP, BELF, DAIRY, HOG and TIMBER FARMS THROUGHOUT MIO A SOUTHERN MICHKAH. Having sold Farms in Mid & Southern Mich, with acreage from 20 to 2200 acres, we can offer you the finest in real estate service, including complete ♦arm dispersal with the assistance of well known auctioneers, Calvin (Tink) Brown and Leon Cosey. LARRY POLL REALTY, INC. 1600 W. Groan St.. at M-43 & M-37 Hastings, Michigan 49050 Sales of farm equipment have declined more than 50 percent in Hastings since 1975. "We’ve been 100 percent farm and hope to stay that way." Maple Valley Implements does offer a repair service for machinery and Furlong expects that “to help eventually" to com­ pensate for a decline in sales of new equip­ ment. “But, it hasn’t shown up so much this year because of PIK because they (farmers) didn’t use it (their equipment) as much. As they get away from PIK and use old equipment, naturally our business has got to get better.” Other product lines help On the other hand, Goodyear in Hastings says "it does help a little bit" to be able to earn extra income from other products like his lawn and garden business, snowmobiles, chain saws, etc. Prices of tractors, self-propelled com­ bines, and forage harvesters have more than doubled since 1975, the U.S. Commerce Department reports. However, Goodyear doesn't think farmers in the future will be going back to smaller and more basic types of equipment to con­ serve on equipment costs. “The mold has been set towards larger machines and less time in the field which cuts down their (farmers’) labor costs,” said Goodyear. "I think this will continue to a certain extent. The sooner they (farmers) can get the job done in the field, that's saving them money and labor costs — particularly the dairy farmer who doesn't have all that many hours to spend in the field." He added that he sees the trend still going to larger farms “where the farmers are going to have to farm more and more acreage if they’re going to stay in business which means they have to have larger equipment in order to do it.” Furlong thinks that perhaps the future trend in Michigan will go “away from the big, big equipment back to what we call moderate-sized equipment." On the national scene, the U.S. Depart­ ment of Agriculture said tractor sales dropped from 160,900 in 1975 to 77,100 last year. Sales trf self-propelled combines in the country were at 33,000 in 1975 and declined to 16,200 in 1982. Forage harvester sales totaled 13,100 in 1975 and 5,100 last year. PHONE 1-616-645-4626 BEEF STORY, continued... "According to the Proceedings from the International Symposium of Meat Science and Technology, the American Meat In­ stitute’s 1982 survey revealed that 40-percent of consumers interviewed are either con­ cerned about eating too much fresh meat or are considering cutting down on their con­ sumption. They are concerned that fresh meat is fattening and not nutritious. The message must be sounded that beef is a very nutrient dense food," said Ms/Scott. “Beef has a high proportion of nutrients to calories. For example, a three ounce serving of lean roast beef supplies only eight percent of a daily 2,000 calorie diet, while providing 57 percent of the recommended daily allowance of protein, 34 percent of Vitamin B-12, 32 percent of zinc, 18 percent of niacin and 12 percent of iron. If people perceive beef to be healthful, they will purchase it,” said Ms. Scott. Local farmer Jack Lenz, a member of the Michigan Beef Industry, notes that beef cattlemen who sell their animals at com­ mission houses are paying three-tenths of one percent of the price they receive into a promotional and advertising fund in hopes of increasing consumption by consumers. Demand for quality beef high “There’s always a future in beef cattle farming," says Jack Lenz. "There will always be a certain clientele out there who does enjoy good, choice beef and good steaks ..so there will always be a demand for good quality beef,” he said. Maxine Roush is optimistic too. “They (agricultural advisors) say things will get better.” As far as future farm technology, Lenz said, he can forsee more extensive computer usage on large beef cattle operations, but he doesn’t feel he needs one on his own family operation. “It (a computer) is not going to tell me when to sell and when to buy.” He's able to determine that by reading analysis. 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Michigan Ave., Hastings OPEN: MONDAY-FRIDAY 7-6: SATURDAY 7-4 SMITH & DOSTER • SALES and SERVICE • 114 North Grove, M-43, Delton, Michigan Phone623-5111 or623-5131 HOURS: Open everyday at 8:00 a.m. Wed. til 7:30 p.m.; Sat. til noon �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6, 1983 — Page 13 Local elevators, serving particular needs The area s elevators serve a dual purpose for farmers. One on hand they are sellers of such items as seed, fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, livestock feed, and assorted agricultural items—the staples for a crop or livestock enterprise — but on the other hand they are a buyers of wheat, oats, beans, and corn. Within that broad role though are a number of variables — alternatives if you will — that an elevator has available, based on the particular needs of its customers and (as in any business) the necessity to turn a profit. The local elevators, to a large extent, are a reflection of those customer needs and the agricultural area they service. And, like the diverse nature of farming in this area, they have differing aims and priorities. Caledonia Farmer* Elevator is located in a strong dairy region, servicing an industry that’s been stable and profitable in recent years for most its practioners. Along with selling milk, farmers from that area also raise some of the basic crops like corn, wheat, oats, and alfalfa. The primarily use of that harvest is, of course, to feed their livestock, but they often have surpluses that are sold directly on the market To accomadate those practices, the Caledonia Elevator—a co-operative started in 1918 with over 400 members — offers its customers a full line of feeds; handles corn, oats, wheat, and soybeans; sells a variety of fertilizer mixes and a full line of agricultural chemical;, and provides seed processing. In addition, the co-op has a lumber yard and hardware store, and from its 24-member work force employs a feed salei-’an, an agronomist (to take soil tests and determine fertilizer and chemical applications), and a seed and chemical salesman— all three who are on the road, making contacts with and helping area farmer. This year the elevator also sei\ up demonstration plots for various corn and clover seeds and for differing fertilizer applications. That combination of services and products has proved successful for the Caledonia enterprise. “We're one of the few co-ops that did make money this past year,” noted Frank Langley, the seed and chemical representative and an 18-year employee. “We feel very good that we make money for our members in a year that a lot of co-ops lost money." Langley credits the type of farming done locally for part of that success. “Dairy has been a sector of agriculture that’s stayed up better than the rest," he pointed out, “and that's helped the whole (Caledonia) area, including us,” He also credits the co-op’s diversity with making it a viable concern. “We’re a full­ service elevator," he explained. “We have built up the different entities of the industry (feed, seed and fertilizer sales, lumber, etc.) to provide services for the farmer and that's allowed us to make money in some areas on a given year when other areas might be down." Most of all though, Langley gives credit to the management — headed by Bob Newman — for the co-op's good economic health. “Hard work and competent, reliable help have been a big reason also,” he added. Store manager Dean Holzhausen echoed that, saying “We feel we have a higher caliber of help than a lot of other coops and that’s a reason why we are doing better than most.” Business-wise Caledonia Elevator did over $5 million in sales last year, about equal to the year before. Of that total, feed and fer­ tilizer sales were each around 81 million. "A lot of the livestock feed we sell is bulk where we take it out to the farm on a truck," said Langley. “We also sell of lot here at the plant to smaller farmers and to people on small acreage with an animal or two." “Being a dairy area," he added, “the farmers raise a lot of the crops for feed so we don't get as much market grain in as other elevators might. We do sell a lot of seed and fertilizer to them and we can handle any extra grain that they do sell.” Holzhausen noted that Caledonia has a storage capacity of around 250,000 bushels. The elevator also has a fertilizer plant that can process and blend different dry and liquid combinations. “We can also im­ pregnate fertilizers wit* herbicides which saves the farmer an extra step," he said, ‘and we offer custom application of desired lime, dry fertilizer, or liquid fertilizer for corn, soybeans and so on." Holzhausen feels that offering those up-to date technical services, along with having the necessary modern facilities and equipment are key differences between long­ term success in the elevator business or eventual closure “If you don't put anything back into the plant," he explained, “then it gets old and then it costs too much to modernize. Here we’ve put in new feed mixing equipment and new grain handling equipment. “(Service-wise) we’ve done things here that even the universities haven’t, he said. “We do work closely with the colleges and the extension service though to find out what farmers need or will need. “The elevator has become an advisor for many farmers,” Langley noted. “We try to help them manage their problems and to give them better production at less cost If the elevator manages it's business well and the farmer manages his well, then both of us make out." The federal government's Payment-InKind (PIK) program, resulting in a third less acres of planted corn, affected the Caledonia Elevator as it did other agriculture sup­ pliers. For the co-op the volume of seed and fertilizer sold and the amount of grain handled both consequently dropped, resulting in a freeze on gross sales. That status quo figure, coupled with a rise in overhead expenses, meant a less profitable year. Langley sees next year as being better for his industry. “It has the potential of being a goodyear.*’ be explained. “If there’s no new government (set-aside) programs, and there doesn’t appear to be any, and with prices being decent, more crops should be planted." Smith Bros. Elevator, headquartered in Sunfield, sits on the west edge of the large mid-Michigan grain-growing area, a multi­ county area of somewhat flatter lands and of fertile soils. Included in that region is the northeast section of Barry County, in par­ ticular the Lakewood area. “It’s a heavy cash crop area," said Lon Smith, general manager of the company his family founded, but that was sold to American Bean and Grain Co., out of Reese, nearly a year ago. Along with the main Sunfield plant are branch elevators in Lake Odessa and Woodland and a fertilizer plant in Woodbury. That dominance of grain growing. Smith points out, plus the factors of increased lot a capita! and, with our large overhead, we can't compete with the smaller dealers. We’ve also been getting out of certain retail trade, an area where we spent too much time and capital and weren’t getting that good of return." That change in business direction, ac­ companied by changes in area agriculture, has Smith Bros, looking hard at its Lake Odessa and Woodland operations. "I-ake Odessa is surrounded by com­ mercial and residential buildings,” Smith pointed out. “There's no room for expansion. Il also has good competition. Right now it looks like it's a defunct elevator which no longer serves the community and costs us money. Right now it’s full of government grain, but that will come to an end in January and I see no other function for it." Woodland, Smith says, has “long term problems with it”. "There is a demand for a Dry beans are a big cash" commodity in the Lakewood area. Here Lon Smith, general manager of Smith Bros, looks over a shipment. The local elevator— headquartered in Sunfield— is concentrating on iarge volume grain handling, buying and processing dry beans, and manufacturing and selling fertilizer. Debbie Drake, of Formers Feed in Hastings, said that the grinding and selling of livestock feed constituted about a third of that company’s business. The handling of groin— wheat, oats, and corn—and the soles of seed, fertilizer, and chemicals make up the other two-thirds. farmer mobility via trucking, a proliferation cf growers who now have their own grain storage and dryer' facilities, and an in­ creased "savvy" by growers in marketing their commodities, has resulted in a change of business direction by Smith Bros. Namely, the company is moving away from the traditional services and prod icts of a rural elevator and concentrating instead on large volume corn and wheat handling,, the purchase and processing of navy beans, and the manufacture and sale of fertilizer. “Ten years ago it appeared to us that farmers were getting smarter about hew they marketed their grain,” Smith said. “Also, they were becoming financially structured to have the wherewithal! to ac­ complish that. “If you dri >e around, you’ll see that a lot of farmers have their own elevators now," he continued. "They found that (with a large enough volume) they could make money by drying their own grain and by-passing the elevator. They also decided they couldn’t afford to stand in line waiting to dump their grain. "We felt (at that time) we had to change to meet those trends and be able to accomadate them," he said. "Back then we handled a lot of different things like coal, special feeds, rabbit pellets, and lumber." he noted, "Products that traditional!., were shipped along the railroad. "There was also a decline in feed sales in the ’70s (because of declining livestock numbers in the area),” Smith added. "Before we had three feed grinding plants and three trucks. Now we have one of each. “We felt to be efficient we had to con­ centrate of our large capital areas like grain handling, beans, and fertilizer, areas where we’re strong in and can be competitive,” he said. “We’ve been willing to some extent to step aside from things like seeds and pesticides. They’re items that don’t require a local elevator," he said, "but it’s questionable whether we can provide the services and still make a profit. There’s no railroad beside it and there’s also heavy competition.” The Sunfield plant, on the other hand, with railroad access, has expanded its storage facilities, making it one of the main grain terminals in lower Michigan. "We’ve gone from handling 80 tons five years ago to 320 tons (because of those facilities being built),’’ Smith said. "As a result the grain stays here now instead of being trucked by growers directly to Toledo.” The grain can still be trucked from Smith Bros, to a larger terminal, but the increased storage capacity allows the elevator to load up unit trains and have the grain shipped by rail either to a domestic sale outlet or for export. “We can (usually) save the grower money if he sells to us and we handle it, then if he ships it himself,” Smith pointed out. “One of our strengths is taking grain from one load and putting it onto a larger load which is a form of sales." Com is especially suited for shipping by unit trains, according to Smith. “It’s a big ticket item for us,” he said. Dry beans are another “bread and butter” item for Smith Bros. “We’ve always handled a lot of navy beans," he pointed out. “It’s an FARMERS You can get the latest grain and livestock prices and farm news everyday on the... Michigan Farm Radio Network FARM REPORT ...on WBCH AM-1220 at 6:15 a.m. ...on WBCH AM-1220 at 6:15 a.m. and 12:25 p.m. — A complete 15-minute roundup. Hear a different speaker from the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service at 12:45 p.m. — MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY — WBCH 1220AM Deon Holzhausen (I), store manager, and Frank Langley. a field representative, are two of 24 employees of the Caledonia Formers Elevator. The co-op. offering a diverse line of agricultural products and services, lies in the midsts of a strong dairy region and, thus, has benefited in part from the stability of that particular industry. Continued on page 14 �The Hostings Bor ner — Thursday. October 6, 1983 — Page 14 f APOLEV Fl V BUILDING SUPPLY — The first thing Mary Javor does on her way out the door in the morning is check the computer to see if any cf her family’s 65 dairy cows aren’t eating well. As any dairy farmer can tell you, lack of appetite could mean the cow is sick or in­ jured. Each of the Javor’s producing cows is outfitted with a crescent-shaped radio transmitter, hung by a nylon strap from the animal’s neck, which signals the computer which animal is stepping up to one of three feeders. If a cow is only allowed 40 pounds of feed grain per day, then the computer elec­ tronically dishes out a small amount, about 1 lb., 10 oz., each hour. If the cows misses a few hours, the next time it steps up to the feeder, the computer dishes out the missed amount. Sound complicated? “I have no computer We can supply you with everything you need for agriculturaL^k or farm buildings. U MX* education,” says Dan Javor, who operates a farm on Messer Rd. in Carlton Township. ‘I’ve been playing with programable calculators for three or four years now. That was the first step for me.” Dan keeps his computer ware in a small room in a corner of his farmhouse. It consists of a visual display screen, floppy disc drive, keyboard, printer, and something called a Herd Master Management System. The Herd Master Management System, says Dan, is the main cost of the system. It looks something like a desk-top adding machine, with lots of buttons and a digital read out. The unit keeps track of how much each cow eats, and regulates the amount of feed grain that goes into each feeder. Javor says he installed his computer system to prevent overeating of feed grain by cattle. Overeating, he explains, causes three problems: a malady called founder, where the cows’ feet grow lame, a condition called twisted stomach, caused by gas build up, and “fat cow syndrome”, which causes difficulty in calving. Of the three, Javor says twisted stomach is the most costly to him. If the affected cow is a high milk producer, a farmer may pay as much as $350 for surgery to correct the problem. “If the animal is not a high producer, it is slaughtered for beef,” says Javor. Javor estimates that 70 percent of cows affected by twisted stomach are slaughtered. Javor says that the advent of cheaper feed grains, and more expensive hay and other roughage makes computer feeding im­ portant to dairy farmers. "Overeating of roughage is not as serious as the overeating of feed grains,” says Javor. "And cheaper feed means lower milk costs to farmers.” Javor, who invested $25,000 in his com­ puter system last year, estimates a five-year pay back. "The computer company said I could make the cost back in a year, but realistically, I think it will take five years," says Javor. He says most of the money saved will be in veterinary costs, and cheaper feed costs. The computer also selects the best mix of feed grains for the animals — ground shelled coni concentrates, soy bean and soy meal, gluten meal, distiller grains, vitamins and minerals. The computer tells exactly what to put in the grain mix for the best yield. “It’s like having a hired man feeding the cows all day long,” says Javor. The computer also prints out a list each morning of the cows that didn’t eat 62 per­ cent of their quota of feed grain the day before. “It really prevents overeating,” says Dan. He says that before installing the computer, he paid for three or four stomach operations each for his cows. Since the installation, he has had no overeating problems — no founder, no twisted stomachs, and no fat cows. And what does Dan Javor see in the future of farm computers? “That would be the electronic, daily measurement of the amount of milk that each cow gives,” he says. “It’s another tool for telling if the cow is sick.” POLE BUILDING SUPPLY - FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING MATERIALS — Pine Lake Road and M-43, Delton, Michigan Phone 623-8101 or 623-5181 HOURS: Monday thru Friday 8 o.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to Noon Larry Neil ------------------------------------ — INSURA NCE 234 East State Street Hastings, Michigan Phone 945-3443 Dan Jovor checks the computer read out of cows that haven't been eating their quota of feed grain. Lack of appetite in a cow can signal an injury, or illness in the animal. FARM BUREAU Elevators... INSURANCE GROUP,. WAYLAND ! important cash crop around here. In fact, we’re one of only two processing plants south of M-21 that takes beans from their raw stage and prepares them for the canner." In addition to the expanded grain-handling capacity and the continued economic health of the bean operation. Smith Bros, is also pushing its fertilizer manufacturing. "We’re the on’y on-site manufacturer of 1034-0 analysis (an agricultural fertilizer) in the state," Smith said. "We’re going to in­ tensify on that.” He estimated that over 90 percent of the plant’s dry fertilizer is sold retail, while over 50 percent uf the liquid fertilize? is sold wholesale. Headquarters ’ "We also promote our agronomic services at that plant,” he noted. “Some farmers just _ ... Fffm Aurwu Mutual • Farm Bu'uu Life community Service Insurance • Community Service Acceptance &•■■■ O', ■QUIPMINTI COMPANY ■ FARM CENTER PARTS (BUILDING r Thousands of Farm Related Items New and Used LAKE ODESSA Vi Mile West on M-50 W£ OFFER A URGE SELECTION OF QUALITY MERCHANDISE * New A Used Tractors, Combines and C’ Equipment Parts k * Baldwin Oil and Air Filters QUALITY * Kendall Oil and Grease Products * Farm Machinery * <8 INNOVATION — * Batteries ...AT both locations' TIRE CENTERS: WAYLAND, nmiii;i ------------- REPAIR SHOP ENGINE REPAIR SHOP Cronk Grinding - Cylinder Block & Head Resur. .< facing - Cylinder Boring - Cylinder Head Recon1 dihoning - Connecting Rod Recondi=L—i tionmg - Complete Engine Rebuilding . > . 1 for Truck. Auto, Form Tractor and jX/Z1 Combines I out of chassis) "In the last three-to-four years there’s been four large grain terminals built within a 50-mile radius of us either through expansion or from scratch,” he noted. "Also you have a (nationwide) industry able to handle 8.5 billion bushels which they proved last year. However, they aren’tgoing to have 8.5 billion bushels for awhile, so when you get down to it, operators will knuckle down to generate some business. Fanners Feed of Hastings is on the other end of the scale, a smaller, more traditional type elevator that can handle the requirements of its larger accounts but also caters to the needs of the numerous smaller operations in the area. "We’re split right now (in types of customers we have),” said Debbie Drake, whose family has owned the elevator for nine years and who serves as general manager. “We have a lot of small farmers, but we also have a lot of larger dairy farmers with a couple that probably gross more a year than we do.” Drake sees that make-up continuing in the Hastings area. "We really haven't become specialized to being just for small operations or being just for large operations and I don’t see that happening. Our regular accounts now I expect to be our regular accounts in ten years.” Farmers Feed sells and grinds livestock feed; sells seeds, fertilizers and chemicals; handles and steres grain; and operates a farmware store. The bulk of the elevator’s business though is split in three areas, according to Drake. "We do about a third of our business in feed with about half that for dairy, 20-to-25 per­ cent for hogs, and the rest sold for poultry, rabbits, horsesand that sort of thing. We also do about a third of it in grain handling — com. wheat, and oats. The other third is in the sale of seed, fertilizers and chemirah " That three-way split, she feels, has given Farmer’s Feed “a little more stability” than might otherwise be the case in the “up and down” agricultural industry. "We don’t have all our eggs in one basket,” she noted. ‘We have different angles that allow us to withstand price fiucuations.” She noted that the dairy and hog accounts have been stable in recent years, offsetting the tight grain market of the past couple years and this season’s PIK program that reduced grain volumes and cut into seed, fertilizer, and chemical sales. Correspondingly, she added, next year appears to hold higher feed prices because of the higher grain prices being paid, resulting in a boon for grain growers and a cut in profits for livestock farmers. Drake also sees that diversity of services as a convenience for customers. “The more services you can offer,” she said, "the more you’ll get a farmer to come back. If he can do all three things (buy planting supplies; grind feed, and sell grain) in one place, that's a service to him. “There's a lot of rumors about the small elevators becoming obsolete,” Drake said, "but who’s going io provide the services. Even »he corporate farm operations have special needs — like three tons of calf feed — that they can’t provide themselves or that larg' elevators don't want to get into.” Looking down the road, Drake does not see any drastic changes for Farmers Feed or local farmers. “There's definitely been better years for us than the last two," she noted. "But it’s a cycle you go through. It’r a matter of sur­ viving the poorer years and then being there to take advantage of the better ones.” • Medium & Light Duty Truck Tires • Automobile Tires • Farm Tractor & Implement Tires • All-Terrain & Lawn Mower Tires ' • Industrial & Semi Truck Tires •Boat Trailer ARV Tires ONTHEFARM “p|f STOP" SERVICE i ‘When in a JAM... Call STAMM’ ’ SI amm EQUIPMENT CO. i Wayland, Ml • Ph. (616) 792-6204 I < 3 5 1 Smith calls the “large” elevator business “extremely competitive” and sees it becoming more so. "Costs for an elevator like ours are primarily fixed,” Smith continued. "The variable costs for us are minimal. You have a huge overhead to cover, but to send a load of grain through costs us very little. Because volumes that elevators normally would get are down, in an attempt to generate some more, a lot of operators are going to cut the (profit) margins.” • R/VL Service_________ LAKE ODESSA A CASS CITY Recoring Rodimon & Hwttn - New Rodxrtors & Heaters - Radiators for Semi’s, Pickups, Cars, Form Tractors, Combines & Industrial - Retail & Wholesale Transactions. | what the fertilizer, but there’s a market for testing soils and determining ‘what is needed’, ‘where an application should be cut back’, or ‘where it should be added’.” A crescent-shaped radio transmitter hangs on o nylon strap from the neck of 65 of Javor’s producing dairy cows. When the cow steps up to a feeder (insert), the transmitter signals the computer which cow is being fed, and an appropriate amount of feed grain is doled out. LOCATED; West one block from US-131 Expresswoy (Wayland exit), to 12lh St. (Service Road) then south % mile. i H * Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 • Ph. 374-8801 j HOURS: Mon. thru Fit 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 Noon We repair all REFRIGERATION and do all farm ELECTRICAL (OPEN MONDA Y thru SATURDAY) 1710 Bedford Road, Hastings Phone 945-2556 �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, October 6, 1983, Page 15 Saxons hope homecoming game marks turning point in season by Sieve Vedder Ah, those football homecoming games. Kings and Queens, crowns and dances, parades and floats and returning alumni. In a word: pagentry. Just what the doctor ordered to perk up a sputtering football team. And for Hastings, this Friday's homecoming game against Harper Creek couldn't have come at a more opportune time. The Saxons, playing the rough pari of their schedule early, limp into the homecoming game with an M mark. A lack of offense and a multitude of mistakes has plagued the team throughout the first four games turning a promising season into a struggle Hastings has scored a mere 14 points in four games and is averaging only 208 total yards per game. On the bright side, last week's 6-0 loss to Coldwater was relatively mistake-free. Saxon coach Jeff Simpson will be hoping for a repeat of that trait against Harper Creek. The Beavers (0-4), says Simpson, have also been having problems on offense, but they do have a sound defense. Harper Creek only lost to league-leader Coldwater M. "We have to get our offense going," says Simpson. "We're going to score some points this week, I guarantee it." The fact that Hastings had only one tur­ nover last week is a sign to Simpson that maybe things have finally turned around. “Maybe our concentration is starting to pay off," he says. Elsewhere in the county on Friday night, Caledonia is at Middleville. The Trojans slipped from the O-K Blue top spot last week when Kelloggsville ambushed them 21-20. Comstock Park is now the only undefeated team left in the O-K Blue. Middleville <2-2 overall. 2-1 league) found Hostings' Tommy Connor (14) is fouled by o Marshall ployer during the Redskins' 60-42 win over the Saxons on Tuesday. (Bonner photo) Saxon eagers lose showdown contest with Marshall 60-42 Marshall broke open a close game in the third quarter and went on to knock off Hastings 60-42 in a key Twin Valley basketball game on Tuesday. The loss drops the Saxons* record to 2-2 in the Twin-Valley and 7-2 overall. Marshall is now 4-0 and 7-0. The Redskins pulled away in the third quarter outscoring Hastings 16-4. The Hastings shooters, after an adequate first half, went cold in the third and fourth quarters. The Marshall press also forced the Saxons out of their offensive pattern and caused several turnovers. “As a team we just did not play well the second half,’’ said Hastings coach Pat Murphy. Marshall led 44-33 after three quarters. The Redskins built that lead to 52-35 midway through the final period. The closest Hastings could come after that was when Karen Williams hit a three-point play at the 2:20 mark to make the score 56-42. But Marshall quickly retaliated with two baskets to make the final 60-42. Murphy pointed to her team’s shooting percentage as a key to the game. The Saxons hit only 13 of 35 shots in the game and hit only six. field goals the emire second half. “We didn't shoot as well as we did against Coldwater," admitted Murphy. Murphy said she was impressed with the state-ranked Redskins. "Marshall is a good team. They have decent shooters and get inside well,” she said. Paula Atkinson, despite being double­ teamed much of the night, hit eight of 17 field goals and six of eight free throws for 22 points. Amy Atkinson was held to only seven field goal attempts and finished with seven points. Karen Williams added seven points for Hastings. Marshal] had excellent balanced scoring as Sue Cato, Dawn Durham and Lee Ann Fistaber each fired in 14 points. Y-CENTER NEWS: YMCA-YOUTH COUNCIL TAIL FOOTBALL Game results for week of Oct. 1. WLT Third-Fourth Graders Michigan 2 0 0 Penn State 1 o 1 MSU 0 1 1 Notre Dame 0 2 0 Notre Dame 6 vs. Michigan 12, Penn State 0 vs. MSU 0. Fifth-Sixth Graders Cowboys 20 0 Lions 20 0 Steelers 02 0 Chargers 02 0 Cowboys 41 vs. Chargers 8, Steelers 0 vs. Lions 28. Next Week's Games: Notre Dame vs. MSU, Michigan vs. Penn State, Cowboys vs. Lions, Chargers vs. Steelers. YMCA WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL ROUND ROBIN TOURNAMENT Results after two weeks play. Fiberglass Great Lake Federal > Advocates Hook Auto Supply McDonald's Buckland Insurance Lake Odessa Livestock Spykers Spectrum Bumpers Ink Spots Thornapple Valley W L 20 1 17 7 15 9 15 6 14 7 12 9 11 10 11 10 8 13 6 18 3 21 2 19 YMCA Cheerleaders - AU girls who par­ ticipated in this year’s YMCA-Youth Council's cheerleading clinic have been invited to cheer for the Hastings vs. Hillsdale football game on Friday, Oct. 21. Game time is 7:30 p.m. The girls will be admitted to the game without charge if they meet at the field house gate (off Clinton Street) at 7 p.m. sharp! The girls wiU sit in the bleachers with their parents until called on the loudspeaker. The 3:15 p.m. class will cheer approximately second quarter, the 4 p.m. class will cheer approximately third quarter. Mrs. Oom will meet you at the gate at 7 p.m. and check you into the game. Dress appropriately for the weather. Wear blue and gold if you have it! For more in­ formation, call Mrs. Oom at 945-9790. Family Night at the High School - On Friday, Oct. 14, the YMCA-Youth Council, the Hastings Public Schools and the Hastings Community Fund will be hosting a Family Night at the Hastings High School gym. The program is open to any family of the Hastings area. From 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. there will be an opportunity to play basketball, voUeyball, do crafts, see some old-time movies, do gymnastics, do aerobics, play some parachute games and maybe even roller skate. The program is open to families who have children at least three years old and older. The cost is $2 per-family, with a charge of 50 cents per person if they want to make crafts. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or an adult. Lockerrooms will not be available. For more information, call the YMCA office at 945-4574 or the Hastings administration office at 948-8021, SAXON SPORTS at a glance October 6 Octobers October 6 October? October 8 Octobers October 10 October 12 October 12 October 12 GIRLS BASKETBALL.......................... Harper Creek at 6:00 JAYVEE FOOTBALL................... at Harper Creek at 5:30 ________ HIGH BASKETBALL............... Lakewood at 4:00 JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL........................Harper Creek at 7:30 GOLF . ..................................... West Central at Charlotte TENNIS .......................................Twin Valley at Hastings GOLF... .......................... Twin Valley at Hastings at 2:30 tennis . ..................... Lowell at 4:00 CROSS COUNTRY Albion 8 Marshall at 5:00 GOLF.................... ..................... Delton at 4:00 themselves inside the Kelloggsville 30-yard line five times but couldn't score. As Trojan coach Ray Page said afterward, "it was a game we should have won." Caledonia has lost only once in the O-K Blue, but is never-the-less considered a longshot to win the league. They lost to Comstock Park 25-0 last Friday. Maple Valley (3-1 overall, 2-0 SMAA), possesser of the best record in Barry County, lays a three game winning streak on the line at Springfield. The Rams have lost both of their SMAA ballgames and at present are keeping Bronson and Bellevue company in the league s basement. The Lions, meanwhile, are playing good football. They’ve buried Olivet. 26-18, and Bellevue, 30-6, the last two weeks and are cranking up for the probable SMAA title showdown against Pennfield on Oct. 28. In another game involving a local team. Lakewood (1-3 overall, 0-3 Tri River) is at Lansing Waverly. The Warriors, who made the state playoffs last season, haven't met with the same success this year, but does have one of the top young coaches in mid­ Michigan in Ron Fandrick. They could prove to be more than a match for Lakewood, which has played give-away football the last two weeks. Lakewood lost to a more talented Greenville >°am last week, 2^6, but didn’t help its own cause com­ mitting six turnovers. The Vikes had turned the ball over seven times the week before against Lowell. In the last remaining game involving a Barry County school, Delton (0-4) travels to Mattawan. The Panthers have also had trouble putting points on the board (21 in four games), but coach Fred Pessell notes the hard part of the team's schedule is over. The first four teams on Delton’s schedule have a combined 14-2 record at present. Gibbs getting more than she expected by Steve Vedder The only reason Char Gibbs went out for the Hastings cross country team was to keep herself in shape for next spring's track season. She didn't expect to be the team's top runner, let alone notch any first places in dual meets —■ but both have highlighted Char's excellent season. "No, I didn't expect to do so well,” admits the pretty blond senior. “I’d always been interested in running, but I live so far out of town I couldn't get a ride in to practice. But the ride situation panned out last year and I could go out for track.” Last spring was Char’s first season on the Saxon girls track team and she competed well in the mile and two-mile. This fall Char has finished first for Hastings in all of the dual meets, finished second, fourth and fifth in three invitationals, and set a new school record (20:55) for the Hastings course. Her best time was a 19:44 clocking at the Olivet Invitational. "It was a great course," says Char of the Olivet course. "I felt I went all out that day and I was really done in afterwards.” She admits her season wasn't quite as successful as she would liked. She wanted to break the Hastings course record of 20:26 held by an Ionia girl, and she wanted to run an open three miles in 19 minutes flat. She was unable to accomplish either. However, Hastings cross country coach Don Smith isn't about to belittle Char's ef­ forts this season. “She works hard in training and then works really hard in the meets,” says Smith. “She’s a si<>er hard worker and an excellent person.” Char says she doesn’t mind all the extra training she endured this summer to prepare for the season. She says she would run five miles a day — sometimes broken into two morning and evening sessions. To break up, the summer running routine, Char participated in the Casite Challenge over Summerfest winning the 15-19 age category. Char Gibbs While sports are obviously a major con­ cern, Char has more than contributed to her class and school during her time at Hastings. She has been class president for three years, has served on the student council, and helped organize the Barry County Intermedite School Ditrict Student Forum held at Delton last year. Char is a queen candidate for this Friday’s homecoming game Char says running fits into that schedule just fine. “If I miss a day running I’ll feel restless, guilty," she says. "I like to feel in shape, like I’m doing something worthwhile.” There's no doubt her time spent on the cross country team certainly has been worthwhile. Saxons win 8th, 9th conferences matches The Hastings golf team roUed to win numbers seven, eight and nine in a row last week with a 161-180 win over Allegan, a 161201 win over Lakewood and a 173-189 win over Ionia. Medalist for the match against Allegan and Lakewood was Dan Willison with a 39. Supporting Willison were Mike McLean with a 40, Dave Kuzava with a 42, and Nick Willison with a 43. McLean was medalist against Ionia. The Saxon golf team also played in third of four conference matches scheduled and took a third place. Tbe fourth and final match will be played by the conference on Oct. 10 at the Hastings Country Club. Medalist for Hastings in the meet was Dave Kuzava with a 79. Mark Brown had an 80, Mike McLean had an 85, and Dan Willison had an 89. Coldwater won the meet with a 324 and Sturgis shot a 330. Hastings shot a 333 while other scores /ere Harper Creek 335, Hillsdale with a 336, Albion with a 352 and Marshall with a 356. Hastings net team nips Battle Creek 5-2 The Hastings tennis team knocked off Battle Creek Central 5-2. Cinching wins for Hastings were Bev DeCamp at second singles, 6-1, 6-0; Angie Weller at third singles, 6-1, 6-1; and Anna Loftus at fourth singles, on a default Notching wins n doubles were Cris Xruko and Priscilla Dolan at first doubles, 6-0, 6-4; Nancy Hudson and Amber Schaefer at second doubles, 6-4, 4-6, 8-6. Saxon boys fifth, girls eighth at Lowell The Hastings boys cross country team finished fifth and the girls took eighth at the Lowell Invitational. 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Beginning at a point on the Easterly line ol Noffke Drive, distance 5. 30*18* W. 266.86 feet from the Westerly most comer of Lot 65 of the recorded Plot of NOFFKE'S LAKE SHORE PLAT NO. I", in Section 6. Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County. Michigan, as recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Liber 4 of Plats on page 10; these* S 39*42* E, 59.00 feet; thence S 50*18' W. 125.00 feet; thence N 39*42' W. 59.00 feet to the Easterly line of Noffke Drive, extended Southwesterly; thence N 50*18' E, along said Noffke Drive extended, i25.00 feet to the place of beginning. Being a port of the turnaround area on the South side of Nof­ fke'* Lake Shore Plat. Containing 0.17 acres of land. and Beginning of a point on the Easterly line of Noffke Drive, distance S 50*18* W. 391.86 feet from the Westerly most comer of Lot 65 of the recorded Plat of "NOFFKE’S LAKE SHORE PLAT NO. 1", in Section 6, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County. Michigan as recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Liber 4 of Plats on page 18; thence S 39*42* E. 59.00 feet to the South tine of Noffke * Lake Shore Plot; thence N 89*12* W, along said South line 75.14 feet; thence N 40*10*41** E, 58.04 feet to the Easterly lino of Noffke Drive, extended Southwesterly and the place of beginning. Being a part of the turnaround area on the South side of Noffke's Lake Shore Plat. Containing 0.039 acres of land. This notice is given under and by virtue of Act No. 283 of Public Acts of 1909 as amended. Board of County Road Commissioners of the County of Barry. Michigan Norman Jock Lenz, Chairman Robert D. Russell, Member Stephen Scott. Member I certify that the <oregoin g Is true and correct copy of a res­ olution made and adopted at a regular board meeting of the Barry County Rood Commission on September 20,1983. Signed: Betty Moore Secretary of the Board 10-13 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY PROBATE COURT JUVENILE DIVISION OEM* FOE PUBLICATION ONNEARBM Caso No. 2620 To: Donnie McKinley Brazier Sr. IN THE MATTER OF: Juvenile Filo no. 2620. A petition has boon filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition will bo conducted by the court on October 18,1983 at 3:00 p.m. In the Probate Courtroom, 220 W. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Donnie McKinley Brazier Sr. per­ sonally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. September 23.1983 Richard N. Loughrin. Judge of Probate 10-6 Rhoodes, McKee & Boer One Waters Building Grand Rapid*. Ml 49503 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE BAH Default ho* been mode In the condition* of a mortgage mode by Glenn L. Raymond, also known a* Glenn Raymond and Nancy L.Raymond, a* his wife and in her own right and Lester D. Raymond and Jessie L Raymond, as his wife and In her own right, mortgagors, to the Federal Land Bank of St. Paul, mortgagee, doted April 20. 1979 recorded April 27. 1979 in Liber 240, Page 933. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of »oid mortgage due and payable forthwith. At tne date of this notice there Is claimed to be duo for princi­ pal ond interest and advance* on said mortgage the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-one and 98/100 Dollar* ($110.691,98). No suit or proceedings at <aw have been in­ stituted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage nr any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such cose made and provided, and to pay such amount with interest, a* provided In said mortgage, and all legal costs, charge*, and expenses. Includ­ ing the attorney fee allowed by law. said mortgage will be fore­ closed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the Courtnuuse In Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday. October 20. 1983 at 1:30 p.m. afternoon local time. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the County of Barry. State of Mich­ igan ond is described os follows, to wit: 5% NW 7.. EXCEPT the North 220 feet of the West 198 feet thereof. Also further EXCEPTING o parcel described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner thereof, thence North 381.0 feet along the West line of said S%NW7« to a place of be­ ginning: thence North 208.71 feet along the West line of sold 5%NW%, thence East per­ pendicular to said West lino 208.71 feet, thence South paral­ lel with said West line 208.71 feet, thence West 208.7] f**t to the place of beginning, SEV«NE7«, Sec. 17; all in T4N. R9W. Subject io existing highways, easements and rights of way of record. The above described premises contain 118 acres, more or loss. Pursuant to public oct 104, public acts of 1971, as amended, the redemption period shall be twelve months f-om th* date of the foreclosure sale, as determined under Section 3240 of said oct, being MSA 27A.3240(6). Dated: September 14,1983 RHOADES, McKEE $ BOER By David Blois Business Address: Ono Wpter* Building Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 Telephone: 6i6-«59-4527 10-13 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage mad* th* 11th day of March, 1982, executed by MARQUITA L. MEISENBACH. a single woman, as mortgagor, to HASTINGS CITY BANK, c Mich­ igan Banking Corporation, doing business at Hasting*. Michigan, as mortgagee, ond recorded in th* Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Country. Michigan, on March 18, 1982, in Liber 250. on page 694, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice Eight Thousand Six and 55/100 (58006.55) Dollars lor principal and interest, no suit or proceed­ ing at law or in equity having been instituted to recover th* debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale in said mort­ gage contained having become operative by reason of such de­ fault. Notice is hereby given that on Friday. October 28.1983. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House .n the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding th* Circuit Court for th* County of Barry, there will b* offered for sal* and sold to th* highest bidder, at public auction or vendu*. for th* purpose of sat­ isfying the amount* due and un­ paid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon al fifteen (15%) percent per an­ num, together with the legal cost* and charge* of sole. Includ­ ing th* attorney f*«* as provid­ ed by law and in said mortgage, the lends and premises in said mortgage mentioned ond des­ cribed a* follows, to-wit: The North 62 feet of Lot 712, ex­ cepting beginning 70 feet North of th* Southeast comer of said Lot 712, thence North 4 feet, thence West 15 feet, thence South 4 feet, thence East 15 feet to plac* of beginning, of th* City, formerly Village, of Has­ tings, according to th* recorded plat thereof. Barry County, Mich­ igan. Th* length of th* redemption period under M.S A. Sec. 77A.3240 C.L. (1948) Sec. 600.3240 is six month*. Dated: September 26,1983 Richard J. Hudson of Siegel, Hudson, Gee, Show and Fisher Attorney* for Hatting* City Bank 215 South Church Street Hasting*, Michigan 49058 10-27 BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting of the Barry Township Board wo* held Sept­ ember 6, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. with all five members b*ing present. Approved ordinance no. 17, DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDIN­ ANCE. Approved replacing See. 4.1, CURFEW FOR MINORS within Ordinance no. II. Approved the addition of a section in Ordinance no. 11 for DISTURBING THE PEACE. Deleted the 1% Administra­ tion Fee for the 1983 tax roll. Approved the 3% Collection Fee on all 1983 taxes for th* per­ iod 2-16-83 to 3-1-83. Discussed th* Prairieville disDiscussed amendment to Hick­ ory By-law* on th* owning of equipment. Read bill* and approved the expenditure* of $8,461.08. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 pm. Lois Bromley, Clerk Attested to by: William B. Wooer, Supervisor 10-6 Default having been made in the term* and condition* of a certain mortgage which wo* made on the 15th day of Septem­ ber. 1975 by HAROLD H. LANGSHAW and JANET LANGSHAW. husband and wife. at Mortgagor to FIDELITY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOC­ IATION OF KALAMAZOO. M.chigan. a corporation under th* law* of the United Slat**, at Mortgagee, and recorded on the 17th day of Seplemb*r, 1975. in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County and Stat* of Michigan in Lib«r 224 of Records, Page 142, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the da'* hereof $32,334.08 principal and Interest ot 9%% per annum, ond no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted io recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and the power ol sale in said mortgage contain­ ed having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on th* 3rd day of November, 1983, al one o'clock in the afternoon at the Court House, In the City of Hostings, State of Michigan, that being the place of holding th* Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale ond sold to the highest bidder at public auction or ven­ due the premises hereinafter described, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due ond unpaid upon said mortgage, to­ gether -vith interest to date of sale and legal costs and expen­ ses. including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to pro­ tect it* intere«t in the premises, which premises are described a* situate in the Township of Barry. County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and described a* follows, to-wit: All that certain piece of parcel of land situated in the Township of Barry in Barry County, and State of Michigan, and described os follows: The East % of the Southwest 'A of Section 33. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, except th* Rial of Warren Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, also except commenc­ ing ot the Northwest comer of th* East % of the Southwest '/», thence South 89*53*30" East along the East and West % line of said Section 33. a distance of 167.21 feet, thence South 00*10' 30" East 528 feet, thence North 89*5330" West 167.21 feel, thence North 00*10*30" West along the West line of said East 'A of the Southwest % of Section 33, a distance of 528 feet to the place of beginning, Barry Town­ ship, excepting therefrom, how­ ever, the following described property: Land situated in the Township of Barry, County of Barry. State of Michigan more particularly described os: Begin­ ning at a point on the East and West ’4 line of Section 33, TovAt 1 North. Range 9 West, distant North 89*53'30" West, 233.00 feet from the center of said Sec­ tion 33. thence continuing North 89*53*30" West 927.00 feet, thence South 00*10*30" East 233.00 feet, thence South 89*53'30" East 926.83 feet, thence North 00*08'00" West 233.00 feet to the place of begin­ ning. Subject to an easement over the Northerly 33.00 feet for public highway purpose*. The period of redemption will be one year from date of sale. Doted: September 22. 1983 FIDELITY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO by Robert C. Engel*, one ol its attorneys DRAFTED BY: FOX. THOMPSON. MORRIS. STOVER 4 O'CONNOR 610 Comerica Building Kalamazoo Michigan 49007 Telephone. ,616) 381-2730 Rhoades. McKe* & Boer On* Waters Building Grand Rapid* Ml 49503 PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE notice of mortgage sale Default ha* been mad* in th* condition* of a mortgage mad* by Donald J. Griffin and Shirley A. Griffin, as his wife and in her own right, mortgagors, to the Federal Land Bank of St. Paul, mortgagee dated July 22. I960, recorded on September 19, 1980 in Liber 246. Pag® 566. Barry County Reg^ter of Deeds. By reason of such default the under­ signed elects io declare the en­ tire unpaid amount of said mort­ gage due ond payable forthwith. At the dale of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal ond interest ond advances on said mortgog* the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Four and 32/100 Dollars ($175,384.32). No suit or proceedings at law have been instituted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice it hereby given that by virtue of the power ot sale con­ tained in said mortgage ond the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay such amount with interest, at pro­ vided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charge: and expen­ ses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sal* of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to highest bidder at the courthouse in Hastings, Mich­ igan on Thursday. November 3, 1983 at 1:30 p.m., afternoon local time. Th* premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the County of Barry. Stat* of Michigan, and is described- os follow*, to wit: W%NW'/«, NW'/aSWV., S'4SW’4, S%NE'4SW'4 of Sec. 2, except the South 50 feet thereof. All In Sec. 2. T3N, R8W. Subject Io existing highways, easements, and right* of way of record. The above described premises contain 218 acre*, more or less. Pursuant to public oct 104, public act* of 1971. as amended, the re­ demption period shall be twelve months from date of the fore­ closure sale, as determined un­ der Section 3240 of said oct. be­ ing MSA 27A. 3240(6). Dated: September 19, 1983 RHOADES, McKEE 4 BOER By David Blas* Business Address: One Waters Building Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 Telephone: 616-459-4527 10-27 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER OF PUBLICATION File No. 83-435-DM MAUREEN M. BIEK Plaintiff, v*. JOHN W. BIEK. Defendant. David A. Dimmers (PI 2793) Attorney for Plain!iff At a session of said Court held in th* Courthouse in the City of Hastings, Michigan, on th* 28th day of September. 1983. PRESENT: HONORABLE RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Judge. On the 9th day of August. 1983, an action was filed by Maureen M. Biek, Plaintiff, against John W. Biek, Defend­ ant, in this court to obtain a de­ cree of divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the defendant. John W. Biek, shall answer or take such other ac­ tion as may be permitted by law on or before 28th day of December, 1983. Failure to com­ ply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief de­ manded in the complaint filed in this court. Richard M. Shuster, Circuit Judge DIMMERS & McPHILLlPS 220 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 10-27 10-20 — NOTICE — OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION Notice of the Last Day of Registration of the Qualified Electors of Hastings Area School District STATE OF MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID SCHOOL DISTRICT: The election is being held to vote on the following: PROPOSITION I General Operating Millage Proposition Shall th* limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable property in the Hastings Area School District. Counties of Barry and Calhoun, Michigan, be in­ creased by up to a total of two and three hundred eighty six thousandths ($2,386) dollars (2.386 mills) per one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars of the stat* equalized valuation of all taxable prop­ erty in th* School District for the purpose of providing funds to meet general operating expen­ sesuf the School District for a period of four (4) years. the years 1983 through 1986, both inclusive? NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Road Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on October 18, 1983 ot the Thornapple Township Hall. The purpose of this hearing is to receive comments for or against the designation of 2.1 miles of Robertson Road, from Parmalee Road to Crane Road, as a Natural Beauty Rood under Act 150 of the Michigan public Act of 1970. Interested parties are invited to attend this meeting and submit their comments. Copies of the guidelines for designation of a Natural Beauty Road may be picked up at the Road Commission Office at 1845 W. Gun Lake Rood in Hastings, Michigan. Board of County Road Commissioners of Barry County, Michigan Norman Jack Lenz, Chairman Robert D. Russell, Member Stephen Scott, Member STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 18.656 Estate of RICHARD HENRY HALE. DECEASED 725-03 3062 Social Security Number TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On November 10. 1983 ot 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hostings, Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probote, a hearing will be held on the petition of Debra A. Frey re­ questing that DEBRA A. FREY be appointed Personal Representa­ tive of RICHARD HENRY HALE who lived ot Route 1 Hayward Road. Delton. Michigan and who died April 6. 1983; that the heirs at law be determined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claim* against th* Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before January 5, 1984. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entit­ led persons appearing of record. September 26. 1983 THOMAS A. BIRKHOLD P23421 232 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, Ml. 49007 (616) 349-8623 DEBRA A. FREY 3373 Rock Road Hostings. Ml. '9058 (616)945-4607 (10-6) PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEAINNG STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 18,853 Estate of RUTH H. HEIN TAKE NOTICE: On October 13, 1983 ot 11:00 o.m.. In th* pro­ bate courtroom. Hasting*. Mich­ igan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, hearing will be held on a Peti­ tion of Robert W. Huntley for commencement of proceedings, and granting of administration to Robert W. Huntley, and for a determination ol heir*. Creditor* ol the deceased ar* notified that all claim* against the estate must be presented to Robert W. Huntley. 4533 South Elm Street. Brookfield, Illinois 60513, and proof thereof, with copies of th* claims, filed with th* Court on or before January 8. 1984. Notice Is further given that the estate will be there­ upon assigned to persons appearing of record entitled thereto. Th* last known address of the deceased was 1600 North­ view St., Port Charlotte, Florida 33952. Her social security num­ ber was 360-05-0987. and th* det* of death of said deceased was August 3.1983. October 4.1963 David H. Tripp P29290 206 South Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 616/945-9585 Robert W. Huntley 4533 South Elm Street Brookfield. Illinois 60513 (10-6) PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARB6G STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 18,859 Estate of VILLA ANN MEYERS TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday, October 27. 1983 at 9:00 a.m., In th* probale courtroom, Has­ tings, Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, hearing will be hew. This hearing Is for the purKse of appointing a Personal presentotive, admitting th* Will to Probate and making a determination of the heirs at law of the deceased. Creditors are hereby notified that all claims against the es­ tate must be presented to Wallace Graham, ot 3814 Curtis Road, Nashville, Michigan, 49073, and proof thereof filed with th* Court on or before January 27. 1984. Notice I* further given that th* estate will thereupon be assigned to person* appearing of record and entitled thereto. September 27. 1983 David A. Dimmers P12793 220 South Broadway Hastings, Ml. 49058 (616)945-9596 Wallace Graham 3814 Curtis Rood Nashville. Ml. 49073 (517) 852-9767 (10-6) INDEPENDENT PROBATE STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 18.840 Estate of JON CARL TRAVOLI, Deceased 304-72-8035 Social Security Number TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in th* estate moy be barred or affected by the fol­ lowing: 1. The Decedent, whose lost known address was 509 Reed Street. Nashville. Ml. 49073 died July I. 1983. Former student is travel career graduate Brenda Finney graduated September 22 from Northwest Schools in Portland, Oregon. Brenda is looking forward to using her Airline Travel Career Training working as an airline reservationist. A June 1983 graduate of Hastings High School. Brenda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Finney of Hastings. Special program at Assembly of God The “Victory Kids" of Hastings will ap­ pear at the Nashville Assembly of God at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9. Judy Sarver and “Clarence, the Lonely Soul”, portrayed by Les Gandy, will present an evening of Christian ministry "to glorify God and lift Jesus higher." Judy Sarver is an exciting new singer in gospel music, with a dynamite voice, and Les Gandy (“Clarence”) is a new talent in humor. His antics will thrill your heart as his preaching blesses your soul. Pastor Robert Taylor cordially invites you to attend this evening of inspiiation Berry Comity Board of CoMMissiM»ors SECOND DAY — FORENOON SEPEMBER27. 1983 Th* regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commission** was called to order Tuesday, September 27, 1983, 9:30 o.m. by Chairman Paul Kiel. Roll call token, seven (7) member* present. Coleman, Gordon, Hammond, Hocre, Kiel, Landon. McKelvey. At th* beginning of the meeting all present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flog. Moved t/ Hammond, support by London to ap­ prove the September 13, 1983 minutes as corrected. Motion carried. Correction to reflect no vote by Kiel on purchase of typewriters for Treasurer's Office. Moved by McKelvey, support by Coleman to ap­ prove th* Agenda as amended. Motion carried. Correspondence wo* read by Chairman Kiel. Commissioner McKelvey presented the follow­ ing resolution and moved its adoption. Support by Hoar*. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION • WHEREAS. It appears there ar* available state program* to provide for additional personnel to assist with th* collection of child support on behalf of recipient* of Aid to Dependant Children through th* Barry County Department of Social Services, and WHEREAS, th* Barry County Friend of th* Court has successfully operated under such a program for th* past thirteen years, and that funding from the State of Michigan Is available for continuation thereof, and WHEREAS, said attached program is to be paid for out of Barry County fund* and said local funds are to be partially, if not completely, reimbursed by th* State of Michigan under said program; NOW. THEREFORE, be it resolved that th* County of Barry enter into the continue operation of th* Cooperative Reimbursement Program with the Michigan Department of Social Service*, and that the Chairman of the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners sign the attached agreement on behalf of th* County of Barry. Paul Kiel, Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners Reports were heard from the various committee chairpersons. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoar* that the Park Commission By-Laws be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Donna WohHord, representing Barry Soil 4 Water Conservation District, presented the pro­ posed in-kind services by Barry County to the Soil Survey In amount of $11.642. Moved Gordon, sup­ port by London that th* proposed budget be ap­ proved as presented. Roll call, seven (7) yeds, Cole­ man, Gordon, Hammond, Hoar*. Kiel. London. McKelvey. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to approve the Criminal Claims, $8,904.98. Motion carried un­ animous roll call. 1 Ariitochem. Inc......................... 667.45 667.45 2 Barry County Lumber.............. 21.78 21.78 3 Barry County Sheriff................ 59.18 59.18 4 Barry County Sheriff................ 81.52 81.52 5 Barry County Sheriff................ 327.19 327.19 6 Boughman's Marino................ 457.76 457.76 7 Bosley Pharmacy..................... 152.67 152.67 8 Callaghan & Company.............. 53.75 53.75 9 Coppon Oil Company................. 140.42 140.42 10 Central Garage, Inc................... 30.00 30.00 11 Garic Boardman Company .... 57.55 57.55 12 Color Center.............................. 41.58 41.58 13 Crompton Automatire.............. 203.21 203.21 14 DJ. Electric Service................ 38.05 38.05 15 J.G. DtnHortog, M.D............... 178.50 178.50 16 Dewey's Soles 4 Service......... 110.00 110.00 17 Doubleday Bro*. 4 Co............... 163.13 163.13 18 Felpousch Food Center.............. 107.42 107.42 3. Creditor* of the Deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be barred unless presented within lour months of the dote of publication of this notice. TO THE INDEPENDENT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Warren K. Trovoli. 509 Reed Street, Nashville. Ml. 49073. Notice is further given thot the estate will be thereafter assign­ ed ond distributed to the persons entitled to it. Mark S. Farrell P30256 1071 Trowbridge Road. East Lansing. Ml. 48823 351-9426 (IQ-6) WHO MAY VOTE? Section 532 of Act 269, Public Acts of Michigan, 1955, as amended, provide* the following: "The inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of any person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in the City of Township In which he reside*..." LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk(s) or City Clerk to vote at the Special School Election to be held on October 24. 1983 is October 14. 1983. Persons register­ ing after 5:00 o'clock p.m.. Eastern Standard Time, on the said day are NOT ELIGIBLE to vote ot the said Special School Election. Persons planning to register must determine when the City and Township Clerks' office* will be open for registration. BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER TAKES REGISTRATIONS Under the provision* of Chapter 8 of Act 269. Public Act* of Michigan. 1955. a* amended, regi*trot ions will NOT BE TAKEN BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS and only persons who have registered as general electors with the appropriate Township or City Clerk of the Township or City in which they reside are registered electors. This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School District, Michigan Dated: October 6. 1983 Judith A. Lenz, Secretary, Board of Education presented with a new angle. Local UM student receives dentistry award James C. Peurach, son of Dr. and Mrs. Carl H. Peurach of Hastings, has been named the recipient of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry’s '‘Donald A. Kerr Award" in oral pathology. Established in 1981 in memory of Dr. Kerr, the award is given to the outstanding sophomore student in the areas of general and oral pathology. The award was presented at the fall opening convocation. 19 Fir* Extinguisher Serv.............. 20 Franklin Hofwerda Co.............. 21 Goodyear Bros. Implt............... 22 Grand Rapids Opthomology ... 23 Hastings Ambulance Service .. 24 Hastings Office Supplies......... 25 Hastings Sanitary Service .... 26 Hasting Wrecker Service......... 27 Hill Piston Auto Stores............ 28 Leary's Automotive.................. 29 Michigan State Indust............... 30 Newhouse Equip. Co.................. 31 Nye Uniform Company.............. 32 Pennock Hospital..................... 33 Radiology Associates.............. 34 Ronner Moton......................... 35 Richardson Bus. Mach.............. 36 Sign's Tire Service..................... 37 Snip & Anderson Co................... 38 South Mich. Laundromat......... 39 Sub-Aquatic Sports.................. 40 David 0. Wood......................... 26.00 1084.57 284.64 35.00 312.50 33.34 72.00 20.00 166.38 9.95 61.46 48.00 231.29 1738.63 17.50 26.19 25.00 475.91 877.59 352.10 25.25 90.52 26.00 1084.57 284.64 35-00 312.50 33.34 72.00 20.00 166.38 9.95 61.46 48.00 231.29 1738.63 17.50 26.19 25.00 475.91 877.59 352.10 25.25 90.52 8904.98 8904.98 Moved by Gordon, support Coleman that the Treasurer be authorized to transfer $2,250 from General Fund to Joint City County EDC Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon to auth­ orize th* Treasurer to transfer $1,000 from Gener­ al Fund to Inmate Trust Fund as an advance to that fund. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Gordon, support Coleman that th* pro­ posal for County audit presented from the State Treasurers Office be accepted ond an oil funds audit be requested to be performed by the Stat* Treasurer according to their proposal. Motion car­ ried by unanimous roll call. Moved Colemon, support by Gordon that Barry County assume a one third shore of th* cost of th* 5th Judicial Circuit • Employment Specialist, working with Adult Probation, for the lost 3 months of 1983, cost to be in the amount of $2,317. This expenditure necessary due to the curtailment of funding from th* State Probation Incentive Program. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Coleman, support by McKelvey to approve I yr. step raise of Karen Welcher from $10,839 to $11,394 effective Sept. 7. 1983. Motion carried. *' Moved by Coleman, support by McKelvey to ap­ prove on* yr. step raise of Connie Albert from $16,786 to $17,553 effective Sept. 2. 1983. Motion carried. Moved Coleman, support Landon to approve step raise of David Haley to Prof. 6 3 yr. level at salary of $22,935. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey that th* action ol Property Commit*** In authorizing Griffin Pest Control to treat a condition in the Courts $ Law building at a cost of $250 be approved. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to approve an agreement with Griffin Pest Control for monthly treatment of Courts * Low Building at a cost of $24 month. Motion carried. Moved Coleman, support Hammond that author­ ization be given to th* Property Committee Chair­ man and the Clerk to decide what equipment should be returned to the Legal Aid of Central Mich­ igan a* per their request. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon that th* farmland agreement of Wesley 4 Marjorie Root received from Rutland Township be approved. Motion carried. Matter of Truth ir. Taxation was opened for dis­ cussion. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey that th* county allocation of 5.87 mills be rolled back to 5.835* os per "Truth In Taxation". Roll coll. se-'*n (7) yeas. Colemon, Gordon, Hommond. Hocre. Kiel. Landon. McKelvey. Motion carried. Moved by Hoar*, support by Hammond to file all coi respondent*. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support McKelvey that th* board go into executive session ot 11:00 a.m. to discuss a labor question. Motion carried. Meeting returned to regular session at 11:50 Moved by Hommond. support by Landon to ad­ journ to October 11, 1983 or the Call of th* Chair. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 11:53 a.m. Paul Kiel, Chairman 10-6 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE of HEARING For Special Use Permits Dog Kennel................ Leslie Hyde, 9580 4 Mile Rd. Home Occupation — Auto Repair .... Bob Nieuwenhuis, 8625 Milo Rd. October 13,1983 at 7:30 p.m. Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Monday, October 24, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. Phone No. 945-2468. The meeting is to consider the application of Mary R. Pennock for a variance on the side street yard to erect a 24 ft. by 26.2 ft. carport ot 206 W. Nelson; also known as Lot 1 and E6 feet of Lot 2 Block 6 of Chamberlain's addition. Said side yard does not conform to the Zoning Ordi­ nance Section 3.193. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery City Clerk PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLAHHIHG and ZONIHG NOTICE Hastings Area School District voters who live in the former Pleasantview District and question which precinct has their registration records, should call the Has­ tings Area Schools administration office at 948-8021 PRIOR to the election date of October 24, 1983. Judith Lenz, Sec’yHastings Area School District �The Hostings Bonner— Thursday, October 6, 1983, Page 11 Soybeans is good rotation and cash crop locally Soybeans are a bit like the person who's always around to help, but doesn't often get noticed. Despite being $ decent cash crop for growers, an excellent rotation crop for corn, and — compared with com — a cheaper, less risky crop to plant, over the years they haven’t got the notice by the public or the farmer participation that corn and wheat have. That situation has been changing in recent years and, in the forseeable future, it ap­ pears soybeans will become a commodity to reckon with. Both in Barry County and across the state, soybeans have experienced a sizable growth in acreage during the '70s. Locally, because of soil conditioits, it still ranks far below the volume of com grown and is well behind wheat acres. Statewide, however, soy acreage is ahead of wheat. "Just to give you an idea of how fast soys have come on in Barry County," said Dave Merck, co-operative extension agent., “in 1974 there were 1136 acres, by 1978 there were 3453 acres — more than double in a four-year period — and in 1980 there were 4950 acres." Volume-wise the county produced around 200,000 bushes in 1981. Merck credits, in part, soybeans’ value as a rotation crop for that upswing in popularity. “I guess the nice thing about soys,” he said, "is that on better farmland, land that is more susceptible to a row-crop production and dues not have erosion problems, it makes an excellent rotation crop with corn. They seem to benefit one another. When put in rotation they both seem to yield better than when one is grown continuously.” Like a goodneighbor, State Farm is there See me for car. home, life and health insurance. Steve (left) and his father Jim Hembegger of Middleville are big boosters of soybeans. They normally grow about 250 acres and feel overall it's as good or better of a cash crop as corn. The Hembeggers do, however, raise a like amount of com both to feed their beef cattle and to sell on the market. C. Dan Hamilton Merck pointed out that soybeans also serve as an alternative cash crop for growers as an addition to corn, butadded that wheat was utilized more often for that purpose. "Another nice thing about soys," he noted, "is that it's a fairly low risk crop, if you do have a suitable soil. It can take a lot of beating and still produce something halfway decent. More so than com. Corn has vulnerable periods where dry weather can really knock it, but soys will keep on flowering, keep on having a chance for a longer period of time. We saw that happen this year during our dry spell." A big booster of soybeans is Jim Hem­ begger of Middleville. He and his son Steve farm around 580 acres with soybeans planted on about 60-to-70 acres of irrigated land and (normally) another 170-to-180 acres. They also plant around 250 acres of com and raise a large beef herd. “I’ve always felt beans were a good crop,” be said. "We’ve been planting them sines 1863. We moved here from Indiana at that time and didn’t know you couldn’t raise them here." Hembegger added that the price of beans has “always been pretty good". They are currently selling around $850 a bushel. They were down around $5 a year ago. "There’s been an increased demand for them and I feel there will be more demand in the future,” he said. Hembegger noted that the local growth in soybean production began a couple years ago. “We’ve seen a lot of growth in soybeans in this area and I don’t think we’ve reached a peak yet,” he said, “in Lake Odessa and over in that area they’ve had soys for years. "I think we will have more over here as more people try them and get into them," he added. “I’m excited about beans. Oats in my estimation aren’t profitable in this area. I also think as a cash crop they offer more than com. If you figure out your costs per acre and your return they usually come out about the same as com with less overhead and grain to handle. They’re a good rotion crop, too.” Another long time soybean grower is Carl Grashuis who divides his nearly 700-acre operation into com, soys, and wheat, rotating them each year. Grashuis has raised hogs for over 40 years, using much of his com to feed them. What’s leftover is sold on the market, along with the •oys and wteat. “I’ve probably raised soybeans longer than anyone else in the neighborhood,” Grashuis said. “I’ve done it since the mid506. Soybeans really took off about 15 years ago," he noted, "but it proved to be a false start. A lot of growers apparently didn’t like them. It started increasing again a few yean; ago and now we have a tremendous amount for this area (compared to earlier years)." One of the problems with soybeans in those previous years, according to Grashuis, was their lower vjelds and more speculative prices. “About 20 years ago soys earned about half what corn did," he explained. "Since then — with yields getting higher because df better seeds, with more uses for them being found, and with prices becoming more stable because there's not the oversupply of them like com has — soybeans during the last five years have pushed com as a cash crop (of equal value).” easily fill your cart with foods that contained soy oil," she said. Even with those two major markets, the soybean industry is pushing hard to find new markets, both domestically and in­ ternationally. To that end is the Soybean Committee, consisting of seven growers appointed by the governor, who oversee dollars spent doing research to improve the crop and seeking additional markets to sell it. Funding that effort are the soybean growers via a twocent-assessment charged on each bushel they sell. At the moment the committee's emphasis is on marketing. "Because there has been an increase in people growing soybeans, we have to find additional markets for them, particularly oversees,” said Hodge. The committee — through the auspices of the American Soybean Association — has people working to develop both international and domestic markets and to promote the use of soybeans as a product. Hembegger for one concurrs with that effort. "I think marketing in general — whether its soybeans, beef, wheat o» whatever — is underemphasized,” he said. "We have the capacity in this country to bury ourselves in grain. With that capacity we need to market the grain. That’s why I’m disappointed with the embargoes. They’ve served only to wreck the markets we had developed. “We (in the soybean industry) have good emphasis on research,” he added. “We absolutely need to put more emphasis on marketing.” Hembegger. Grashuis, and other soybean growers in Michigan have an additional concern. Many of them use soybean meal to feed their livestock. However, because there is no crusher in the state, they pay expensive shipping costs to truck their raw soybeans to Indiana, Ohio and Illinois and then have to buy it back as meal. “Michigan uses a tremendous amount of meal." noted Grashuis. "We should have a crusher here to process the raw grain. "I would have to say a grower-livestock raiser would save 40 cents a bushel by eliminating that trucking.” Try Us! Barry County’s Leading Newspaper (Since 1856) Two basic products come out of soybeans. There is the meal which is used predominant’, for livestock feed and there is soy oil which is a by-product for such items as soy sauce, maynoaise, salad dressing, and cereals. Nancy Hodge, executive secretary of the Michigan Soybean Committee, noted that soy oil goes into any number of food products. “If you went to the grocery store you could 301 S. Michigan Hastings Hl 945-2901 Stale Farm Insuritnce CorniMmas • Htxne OH<ces BkX5m.nqton IMtnoi A truck you can live with. 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Return the coupon (left) with a check for $2.50 to The Hastings Banner and become better informed! �The Hostings Banner — Thursday, October 6. 1983 — Page 18 Meads to observe 45th anniversary ____ NOTICE The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 CneSSIFIEB ADS “ABSENTEE BALLOTS” Special School Election An open house is being held on Oct. 9 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in honor of Marlin and Martha Mead's 45th wedding anniversary. It will be held at 13700 M-66. It is being given by their children. Rose Siegel. Jean Cross. Mr. and Mrs. Micheal Mead, and Mrs. Kent (Sally) Coffman. They request no gifts — only your presence on this happy occasion. OCTOBER 24,1983 OPPORTUNITIES AUTOMOTIVE FOR SALE: 1976 Maverick 4-dr., good tires, runs good; 1976 Cadillac hardtop, full power, loaded, good con­ dition, motor good, good tires. Phone 945-3967 or 9453616. (tfn) FOR SALE: 1973 Chevy station wagon, very dependable, some rust, good winter car, new battery, >600. 948-8763. FOR SALE: Cutlass Supreme 1973 2-dr., runs and drives good, V-8, automatic, power, AM-FM cassette, $650. 948-8763._____________ FOR SALE: 1983 Pontiac 6000LE 4-dr., automatic, power steering, power brakes, air, AM-FM stereo cassette, wire wheel covers, white sidewall tires, rustproofed, 5,000 miles, special price $9,888. Blankenstein, 328 N. Michigan, Hastings, 948-9000. _______________ 1978 FORD THUNDERBIRD TOWN LANDAU: Totally loaded, 49,000 miles, extra clean car. Phone 852-9659 after 6 p.m. 1968 CORVETTE CONVER­ TIBLE: Excellent condition, 327 engine. Must sell. 9452404 or 948-4039, ask for Ron. FOR SALE: 1976 Buick Regal, loaded, must sell. 8529818, Nashville. FOR SALE: 1971 LTD Ford, automatic, power steering, power brakes, 351 Windsor, $250. Call 795-9936, Mid­ dleville. (10-13) FOR SALE: 1973 Olds Cutlass, excellent condition, $1,000. Phone 945-2910. FOR SALE: 1977 Chrysler Cordoba, loaded, body in good condition, asking $2,400. Call 948-8907. COLOR: Become an in­ dependent color consultant with Beauty for All Seasons and open the door to fashion shows, corporate consulting, seminars, workshops, lec­ tures, etc. Full- or part-time. Professional training in color analysis, wardrobe coordination and make-up technique. Minimal in­ vestment. Contact Martha Langbo, 616-968-1201 or Marilyn Kennedy, 616-9631498. (10-27)_____________ LADIES: Spice up your life and your pocketbook. Be an Undercover Wear agent. Selling lingerie is fun. Hume party plan. Interested? 1-616979-3684. (10-27) FASHION CONSULTANTS Working with women's clothes. Set own hours. Your own phone and car a must. Call 945-3056. (10-13) SERVICES PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster piofessional service Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIMESTONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) MENDING BASKET: Household and clothing alternations, new zippers & coat linings. Flexible hours, experienced and reasonable. Phone 945-9712. (tfn) Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays. 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) FOR RENT FOR RENT: Two bedroom house on Beatric Ave. northeast Gun Lake. Furnislied, washer and dryer, garage. Suitable for two adults. No pets. Deposit and references required. Call 795-3441. FURNITURE REFIN­ ISHING & REPAIR: Free estimates. Pick up and delivery. Mark Heidt, 7953850, Middleville. (194) PRIVATE ORGAN-PIANO LESSONS: Call Ruth Payne, 948-8653. JOBS WANTED fARAI EQUIPMENT FARM TRACTOR, combine and equipment parts - new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company, U S. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666; also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 374-8801. WOULD LIKE to shampoo your rugs or vacuum your floors and furniture. Reasonable rates. Call Jim, 9454434. (194) PETS TWO LIVELY MALE KITTENS: Litter trained. Available free to good home. 614 W. Indian Hills. 945-5093. HELP WANTED NOTICES The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Mental Health Services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 13, 1983 at 12:30 p.m. in the conference room. Any in­ terested person is invited to attend. (104? The Elks golf meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the lodge. WANTED: Baby-sitter for school age child in Central School area. Phone 945-9887 after 3:30 p.m. FINAL WEEK OF HIRE: Earn extra money demonstrating House of Lloyd toys and home decor now thru Nov. weekly paychecks. FREE $300 kit. Free catalogs and paper supplies. No delivery or collecting. Also, minimum $40 merchandise of your choice for booking a party. Call Cathy, 795-7133. (10-13) MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE: 12’x60’ Marlette mobile home, 1966, two bedroom. $6,300. 616-7959396.______________________ TRAVEL TRAILERS MOBILE, modular, anu double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pin- Haven Estates, (tfn) MUST SELL: 1981 Jaycp Feather Lite II. awning, screened add-a-room and sleeps five, only weighs 750 lbs. 948-8529, after 5 p.m. Also, 1979 Chevette 4-dr. two vehicle. (10-13) TRAVEL TRAILER: 1984, 30 ft., fully self-contained, air with heat, double holding tanks, sleeps six, private rear bedroom, full private bath, other extras. Must sell by this weekend. $7,900 or best offer. See at Rivergate Campgrounds, six miles east of Hastings off M-79 at 2514 S. Charlton Park Rd. No calls. (10-13) REAL ESTATE DUPLEX FOR SALE BY OWNER: Rental income per month: one apartment $225, other apartment (wall to wall carpeting) $235 per month. Building well in­ sulated, big lot, double garage. Fine location five or six blocks from downtown, one block east from Hanover Street. Wil) sell on contract. Total price: $25,000 with $5,000 down payment. Give references. Call 945-5251, Hastings, Mich. FOR SALE MUST SELL: Brand new set of encyclopedia. $850 new, will sell for $450. Phone 9154156. (tfn) FARM ANIMALS REG. SUFFOLK SHEEP: One ram and four ewes, make offer. Call 698-9407. (104)____________________ FOR SALE: Service age Duroc-Poland cross boar, $150. Phone anytime, 7655156, Freeport. HONEY AVAILABLE: Strained or comb. Any size from pint to gallon - all raw. Call 367-4140. (tfn) REPOSSESSED SIGN! Nothing down! Take over payments $58 monthly. 4'x8‘ flashing arrow sign. New bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. Call FREE 1400426-7446, anytime. (104) FOR SALE: Holstein Deacon bull calf, $75; Gehl Hi-Throw silo blower, $100. 9454762. FOR SALE: 16 ga. Savage semi-automatic model 775A. $165; 20 ga. Ithaca pump gun model 37 Featherlight, with scope. $225 . 765-3732. GARAGE SALES CARDS OF THANKS I wish to thank Pennock Hospital and my friends and neighbors for the flowers and get well cards received. ________ Sy Mathison Words cannot express our deep gratitude for all the many acts of kindness through the years and at the death of our loved one. Special thanks to friends and neighbors, the staff at the Facility and Pennock Hospital. Dr. Hawkins. Rev. Williams, and the Sarah Circle of the Methodist Church for the lunch. God bless you all. Family of _______ Kathryn McGIocklin We wish to thank all of our friends, neighbors and relatives for their kindness, prayers and concern during our time of sorrow. Thank you to Hastings Aumbulance Service for all their help in the past. A special thanks to Dr. Atkinson, 3 West nursing staff, Wren Funeral Home, and Rev. Willard Curtis for your genuine concern, compassion and care. The care and kindness shown by all of you will always be remembered and ap­ preciated. Orva Miller family WATKINS PRODUCTS: Taking applications for new dealers. Call Shirley Norris, distributor, 616-671-5535. (tfn) POTTED EVERGREENS: Less than wholesale. Also, dig-your-own junipers, $3. Barlow Nursery on M-43,9488634. (10-13) FOR SALE: 1975 Honda 750cc, very nice. 964-3148, after 3 p.m. SUN. NIGHT MIXED LOG HOME SALES SKY-ROCKET 1 BILLION DOLLARS IN LOG KIT SALES PROJECTED FOR 1983 Monu/ocfurer taking applica­ tion! for a dealer In this area. Dealer con average $4,500 on a log klf sale alone. — FEATURING — • 8" solid, uniform, treated logs • Flat cr round interior walls • Hond-hewn exterior look • Custom, commercial and contemporary buildings available • Protected territory • Two-day free training school • Now introducing to the In­ dustry pre-assembled log walls (1-day shell erection on most models) UNLIMITED Income Potential — REOUWEMENTS — • Must be capable of purchas­ ing a $13,275 model home • Meet our high standards • Desire to succeed Call Mr. Taylor COLLECT for an application (704) 932-0137. Yes­ teryear Log Homes, P.O. Box 1046. Mooresville. N.C. 2B115. IN MEMORY You’ll miss him so very badly You’ll feel so all alone But he's gone to be with Wally A heavenly mansion for a home. When t ur loved ones leave us things we feel The tears come often and nights grow long They tell us only time will heal. But we’ve got to keep on going Even when we feel so blue The Lord is always by our side And somehow we’ll get through. Patty Bowling Scores HASTINGS MFG. LEAGUE Hastings Flower Shop, 95; Dewey’s Auto, 904; Machine Room, 82; McDonald's, 684; Office, 67; Viking, 75; Leftovers, 644; Chrome Room, 574. High Games and Series: T. Johnston, 210574; Al Miller, 205-547; D. Solmes, 547; J. Laubaugh, 201-544; R. Solmes, 544; L. Tracy, 539; M. Hutchins, 204-538; C. Baker, 528; D. Callihan, 519; B. Gibson, 517; M. Tucker, 201516; M. Sinclair, 513; A. Dukes, 509; P. Montague, 506; J. Bell, 501. MONDAY MIXERS Medical Care Facility. 12-4; Hastings Bowl, 11-5; Michelob, 11-5; Gun Ridge Golf. 114; D. Hubei Triple A, 11-5; Carrousel Realty, 104; Rodee’s, 104; Jeff’s Casual Wear, 9-7; Dewey’s Auto Body, 8-8; Naturally Yours, 74-84; Muldoon’s, 6-10; Cinder Drugs. 6-10; Muir Drugs, 6-10; Stalwart Buildings, 6-10; Valley Realty, 6-10; Art Meade Auto Sales, 6-10; Hastings Flower Shop, 4-12; Girrbach's, 24-134. High Games and Series: B. Howes, 168; J. Daniel, 171; D. Snyder, 188; D. Nelson, 161; S. Nelson, 151; A. Swanson, 160; D. Norman, 188-523; B. Callihan, 171; M. Wieland, 184; D. Czinder, 148, J. Lord, 151; C. Guernsey, 192; S. Birman, 179-519; B. Burkholder, 160; P.’ Koop, 180; P. Lambert, 172; M. VanKuilenberg, 168. THURS. MORN. WOMEN’S Gillons, 13-3; Gun Ridge Girls, 114-44; Country Kettle, 104; Lilley’s of the Alley, 97; Bosley’s Hustlers, 9-7; Elm Pond Acres, 97; The Buns, 9-7; J & G Stock Farm, 84; Keeler Apts., 7-9; Mode O’Day, 6-10; Slow Pokes, 34-124; Trio, 2-14. High Games and Series: O. Gillons, 179; C. Stuart, 193; S. Mogg, 191-525; D. Keeler, 168; S. VanDenburg, 221; J. McMillon, 214-550; J. Drake, 157; S. Trowbridge, 165; R. Stoepker, 165 WED. P.M. IN MEMORIAM ORVA Orva has taken his trip It made the astronauts look sick But to those of us left here on earth The time came just too quick. There are GARAGE SALE: Fri., Oct. 7, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 8,10 a.m. - 4 p.m., 801 E. Madison. Lots' of good clothing for children, women (large sizes, too), slacks, tops and sweaters and some men’s clothes, also. Misc. items, dishes, curtains, lots of shoes. Tirt for small car, like new, $5; roll bar, $10; two baby bike seats (new); two CB antennas and more. RUMMAGE SALE: Oct. 7 & 8, Fri. & Sat., Baltimore Terrace Mobile Home Park on M-37. Available at the Hastings Area Schools - Admin­ istration Office, 232 West Grand St., Hastings, Michigan. Call or write for applications for absent voters ballot. Final application date Oct 22, 1983,2:00 p.m. Judith Lenz, Sec’y. Hastings Area School District Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners of Reminder & Bonner* (616)945-9554 Sandbaggers. 144; Pin Pais. 14-6; Hot Shots, 13-7; Hooter Crew, 12-8; Foul Friends, 11444; Hosers, 11-9; Alley Cats. 10-10; White Lightning. 10-10; Tails End. 10-10; SpareParts, 10-10; Gutter Dusters, 94-104; Escapees, 9-11; Big Four. 9-11; Buzzin Cuzzins, 84-114; Really Rotten. 8-12; Roustabouts, 8-12; The Toads. 7'4-124; Fruins, 5-15. High Games and Series (Men): E. Kelly, 207-482; J. Schaechterle. 182-525; C. Haywood, 192; D. Rounds, 163; A. Schwennesen. 173; E. Gaskill, 170; R. Snyder, 220-517; S. Eaton, 171; W. Hass, 163. High Games and Series (Women): T. Fountain, J70; T. Lord, 150; M.L. Snyder, 170-506, N. Rounds, 167; P. Robinson, 151; M. VanKuilenburg, 198415; B. Moody, 189-524; C. Gaskill. 139; P. Sutton, 157; D. Friend, 174. THURS. TWISTERS (9-29-83) Frantz, 144; Hastings Bowl. 144; J & M Service, 114-84; Hastings Automatic Heating, 94-104; Mini Champs, 9-11; Shamrock Bar, 9-11; Hastings Mutual Ins., 812; Superette, 74-124; Burns Refrigeration, 64-134. High Games: B. Steele, 146; J. Obenour, 142; D. Lord, 166; L. Tilley, 169; C. Helsel, 157; J. Hurless, 160; D. Burns. 185; P. Wright, 140. High Series: N. LaJoye, 164-428; D. Friend, 156-425; D. Coenan, 168-424; D. Kelley, 192-503; B. Boersma, 165-399; B. Welch, 165-421; J. Gasper, 203-482; B. Hughes, 230-585; M. Snyder, 162-453; P. Arends, 201-513; B. Bowman, 164410; A. Burd, 163-444; P. Norris. 166466; S. Bachelder, 157424; L. Barnum, 176486. Ted’s, 16; Hair Care Center, 12; Varney’s Stables, 12; Alflen & Assoc, 11; Vogt, 10; Gillons, 84; Art Meade Auto Sales, 84; Nashville Locker, 8; Champion Tax Service, 7; Whim-Z, 7. High Games and Series: M. Lambert, 165; B. Blakely, 181; J. Gardner. 177; J. San Inocencio. 162; M. Wellman, 159; M. Haywood, 182; M.L. Bitgood, 171-440; L. Barnum, 187-506. Bowlers of the Week: Thelma Christopher, 188-528; Louise Bahs, 211-535. THURS. ANGELS Style Salon, 14-2; Hastings Oxygen, 12-4, Permock Hospital, 84; Bob’s Restaurant, 79; Hastings City Bank, 6-10; Cone Zone, 1-15. High Games and Series: B. Stehr, 140; R. Leinaar, 146; L. Watson, 163; S. Alexander, 136; R. McBrian, 154-156; E. Mesecar, 194; B. Moody, 176; L. Tilley, 179; P. Oakland, 189; K. Winick, 181; B. Callihan, 173; B. Falconer, 171; S. Blakely, 160. MAJORS Piston Ring, 12; Muldoon’s Welcome Tavern, 11: Steven’s Trucking, 10; Hastings Bowl, 9; Electric Motor Service, 7; E.W. Bliss Co., 6; Fruins, 4.5; Frantz Buick, 4.5. High Games and Series: N. Heath, 501; T. Nichols, 544; Al Taylor, 508; R. Hotchkiss, 213-542; R. Newton, Jr., 209-216-186411; R. Newton, 201-542; D. Lambert, 214-598; D. Callihan, 521; R. Conley, 541; B. Ruthruff, 516; D. Peabody, 218-540. BOWLERETTES Mathews Riverview, 12-4; Hair Port, 12-4; Kent Oil, 114; Hair Care Center, 104; Hastings Fiberglass. 104; D.J. Electric, 9*464; Farrell’s Heating, 9-7; Medical Care Facility, 84-74; Pioneer Motel. 8-8; Hause Realty, 8-8; Hecker Agency, 7-9; Hastings Bowl, 7-9; Coenen’s Construction, 6-10; CO’s, 6-10; Pennock Hospital, 6-10; Big George's, 511; Elna’sHair Designs, 54; Reminder, 4-12. High Games and Series: B. Wilkins, 172; K. Redman. 171; E. Ulrich, 187; T. Daniels, 191; L. Fuller, 163; P. Castelberry, 167; F. DeLoat, 168; J. Hurless, 187; D. Svoboda, 188; K. Morgan, 173; D. Larsen, 176; M. Garber, 174; J. Hickey, 181; P. Lundquist, 165; L. Elliston, 199-536; J. Koetje, 167; L. Richards, 120; T. Skinner, 125; C. Falconer, 170; M. DePew, 190. SERVICE DIRECTORY INSURANCE ELECTRICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE Electric Motor Repair For your... 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Green St., Hastings 10$ L State Straat 945-4943 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-10-13.pdf 622d3af21d7d7eb35182e7a506d41caf PDF Text Text October 13,1983 NlEiWiS Sheriff employees, county to meet state mediator Oct. 26 ...wrap by Ken Reibel Wiring blamed for attic fire Fire officials say faulty wiring is to blame for the fire which tore through the attic of a Whitneyville Rd. home early Monday morning. Units from the Middleville Fire Dept responded to the 12:90 a.m. alarm at the Clarence McNee residence, MOO Whitneyville Rd. Fire Chief Robert Kenyon said the fire was contained in the attic over the kitchen and living room, but that it could have spread further. "We were lucky we got it stopped," said Kenyon. Kenyon estimates the damage from smoke and water at 07,000. J \ Hastings council appoints three The HMtingt City Council Daty night appointed three individual! to •erve cm various boards Gladys Youngs was appointed to a 5year seat on the Haatinp Library Board. She replaces Jackie Begg who recently moved out of state. ' Council reappointed Bob Stanley to a S-year term on the Local Officers Compensation Commission. The commission sets the salaries for elected officials. Council also appointed Aiderman Mary Lou Gray to a 1-year position on the City-County Economic Develop­ ment Commission. Gray takes over a seat left vacant when William Cook became mayor. Juvenile theft ring broken by police local sups, and were planning to sei) the booty ui U»w. owo "Mor«'’. Glen DesGrange, Lake Odessa police chief, said the thefts occurred between Oct. 3-7, and involved Family Fare, D4C Discount, Bradee’s Drug Store, Johnson's Food, and Western Auto. DesGrange said the juveniles stole cigarettes, lighters, candy, portable cassette players, a radio and IS pairs sunglasses. DesGrange said the youtla, ages 13 to 15, were shoplifting after school each day, and "had the intention of setting up a little store to sell the stuff." DesGrange said one of the juveniles caught has been involved in a juvenile "chop shop", along with two other juveniles. The police chief said the youths stole bicycles, disassembled them, then traded the parts to other youths in the community. "Some of the boys have parts from three or four different bikes going into one bicycle," said DesGrange. He said he has recovered six bicycles, and is in the process of tearing down bicycles, matching the parts, and return'ng the stolen bikes to their rightful owners. Hastings woman injured in mishap Winifred Thompson, M, sot E Center St, Hastings, was treated and reteaaed at Pennock Hospital for injuries she suffered Sunday morning when her car was struck by a truck on N. Broadway near Kaiser Rd. Barry County sheriff deputies say Thompson was northbound when she apparently turned left into a passing . northboisid milk truck driven by Bryan I K. Gallagher, 17, Ithaca. Gallager I reportedly told deputies that Mrs. i Thompson had on a right turn signal. I when she attempted to turn left . I Gallager was unhurt In the incident I Deputies have issued no dtatlom.' 1983 King and Queen Hastings seniors Char Gibbs and Joel Christensen were crownod 1983 Hastings High School King and Queen during halftime of the Saxon«Harper Creek football Kme. The crowning was the culmination of a day's activities which included a nano-split eating contest, a cookie-eating contest, and a Miss Hastings contest. In addition, each day of the week was designated something special, such as Cowboy and Indians Day or Blue and Gold Day. The theme of the homecoming was "Memories.” (Ban™ photo) After going ten months without a contract, sheriff department employees and Barry County are scheduled to meet with a state mediator in Grand Rapids on Oct 26. ‘‘If we had the ability to strike, we would have struck by now,” said Cpl. Gerald Luedecking, FOP union steward. Luedecking says sick pay is one of the major issues confronting the two sides. Employees are currently allowed one sick day per month, and employees who don’t use those days may bank them, up to 12n days worth. Luedecking said the coimty’a proposal is to cut by half the number of sick days allowed, and to not allow officers to use accumulated sick days from before the new contract until sick days accumulated after the new con­ tract are used. Luedecking said employees are also asking to be paid back for half of the siu days accumulated upon retirement. He said that will prevent abuses of the sick day privileges. Still another stumbling block is a four-day grace period which employees who are in­ jured on the job must spend to collect disability benefits. The county, saya Luedecking, wants that time to be taken off as sick days. Luedecking says his side doesn’t believe in the grace period. "There should be no grace period at all if you're hurt on the job,” says Luedecking. Luedecking says sheriff employees are also unhappy with medical benefits, feeling they are inadequate. He said one employee recently had to pay 11,700 above and beyond the insurance coverage offered. "The county is just dragging its feet in hopes of securing a two-year contract by the end of this year, and for saving more money,” said Luedecking. He pointed out Charlton Park Autumn Fest this weekend The natural beauty of northern Michigan is available much closer to home. On the banks of the Thornapple River, and nestled against a hillside filled with myriad autumn colors, Historic Charlton Park Village and Museum will hold its First Annual Autumn Fest on October 15 and 16. This Saturday, beginning at 11 a.m., a “Blue Ribbon Benefit Auction” will be l>eld to raise funds for the historical village. According io park Director John Patterson, “The auction is designed to allow people to have some fun and buy some special presents one can’t get just anywhere." Among the items being auctioned are homemade quilts and pillows, a braided rug, an Oriental carpet, gift certificates, branch for two at Stouffer’s in Battle Creek, cran­ berry glass, a brass headboard, a landscape oil painting, season passes to the civic theaters in Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids, and season passes to the symphony in Battle Creek. Numerous Hastings and Barry County businesses and individuals have contributed items for sale. A wedding in the church at the village, a hayride and weiner roast for 12, and a historic meal for six are among some of the more unique items one can purchase. Western Michigan’s “Best Kept Secret, Historic Charlton Park" is a tax-exempt educational institution. There is no ad­ mission and bratwurst will be available. Hastings department should pay for those glasses ” says Luedecking. He says it is presently difficult for a sheriff employee to receive such compensation. Carolyn Coleman, chairman jf the Barry County Board of Commissioners negotiations committee, declined to comment on the specifics of the negotiations, explaining that she was not familiar enough with the con­ tract. “They are stalled at the present time and we are hoping to get back together with them very shortly,” said Coleman. “It’s been several months since the two sides sat down, and we are hoping to get at it very soon." Headlines this week: “If wa had tha ability to atrika, than wa would hava struck by now.” Cpl. Gerald Luedecking, FOP union steward • Hearings tossed around by council, plannlng...Page 1 Luedecking says the sheriff employees can take time off work instead of extra pay, as a cost-saving measure for the county. However, he says employees feel that time taken off shodd be at a rate of iVi times the extra hours spent on the job — the same as the rate of overtime pay if they were to be paid. Luedecking says that officers want compensation for personal items lost or damaged while on the job. “If somebody assaults a deputy, and breaks his glasses, we maintain that the • Banner wins state press award...Page 1 • Road Commission sets snowplowing policy...Page 3 Banner Price. 20c ,Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Vol. 128, No. 41 Hastings, Michigan Thursday, Octobar 13,1983 Complies with state law Council sends hearing to commission The Hastings City Council broke with tradition Tuesday night by handing a proposed zoning ordinance cnange back to the Hastings Planning Commission to hold a hearing. Traditionally, council wouid have set its own hearing after reading the proposed changes at its Tuesday night meeting. However, Planning Commission Chairman David Jasperse recommended that council send the zu.<ing proposals back to the commission to avoid * 'prolonging the amount of time it takes to get a zoning change through." The action came after a reading of the minutes of the Oct. 3 Planning Commission meeting, which contained a request from Doug Vickery for a zoning change from heavy industrial to central business a section of land running east-west, north of State SL, between Market and Cass Streets. Jasperse had been informed prior to the meeting that state law mandates that the Planning Commission shall bold its own hearing. Jasperse said he was under the impression that the city charter mandates that the city council must also hold a hearing. Larry Ainslie, assistant city attorney, explained to council members that the city only has the option of holding its own hearing. “The state statute as amended last provides that the Planning Commtoaioa to the entity that has to hold the public hearing," said Ainslie. "The city charter does not require the council to hold a hearing for a zoning ordinance change." Aimlie noted that "If past practice is to be followed, we would have both (the council and Planning Commission) hold hearings.” “There should be a speedier way because if you have a developer come in here, it takes 6 to 8 weeks before he can even get an answer Continuad on paga 2 Teacher recalls, proposed policies on school agenda On Sunday, history will come to life as Changes in the teaching staff and proposed interpreters will staff the village buildings policies on requests for educational leaves and will explain and demonstrate domestic will be on the agenda at the Hastings Board crafts and life from 100 years ago. This is an of Education meeting, Monday. opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of Michigan and learn at the same time. . The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., Oct. Historic Charlton Park is a living history 17 in the all-purpose room of Northeastern village interpreting everyday life in the Elementary School, 514 E. Grant St, midwest, 1850-1900. Visitors don’t just see the Hastings. past, they experience it Admission :$2 per The board is expected to recall Brace car and activities will run from 11 a.m. - 5 Krueger from layoff !o a half-time position teaching math at the junior high school and .The park is located between Hastings and to expand the assignment of Julie Ackerson lashville, just off M-79. For more in­ from pert-time to full-time, teaching English tonation, call (616) 945-3775. 'Banner wins newspaper general excellence award The Hastings Banner won a general ex­ cellence award from the Michigan Press Association in the organization's annual .newspaper contest. The Banner was given an honorable mention award in competition against other newspapers its size. Only four general ex­ cellence awards were given in the category. The association received entries from 81 weekly newspapers. “This award is very pleasing to us," Melvin Jacobs, publisher of the paper, said. "This was the first time that we entered the Michigan Press contest and we’re happy that we were able to receive a general excellence award.” Jacobs said that the award is a reflection of the efforts they have made to develop the Banner as a first class weekly newspaper. He said that the company has been con­ cerned with improving the design, the content and the quality of writing and photography since taking ownership in Sept. 1981. "As a result of these efforts.” he con­ tinued, "we’ve experienced some strong increases in circulation. This award is a that the absence of a contract has already saved the county money in health benefits. “It's to the county’s benefit to drag its feet,” he said. Luedecking said the county is also pressing to offer a wage increase retroactive only to June 6. He says employees are asking for a six percent wage increase, retroactive to Jan. 1, the start of the proposed contract "We have been bargaining since Aug., 1982,” said Luedecking, "If the county had been bargaining in good faith back in August of last year, then we would have settled by Jan., 1983, so our pay should be retroactive to Jan., 1983." Other points argued by the two sides in­ volve the rates at which days off are granted in consideration for overtime, and com­ pensation for personal items damaged in the line of duty. reflection of the efforts we’ve made that have shown up locally in increased readership.’’ Circulation of the Hastings Banner has increased by almost 19 percent since it was purchased by J-Ad Graphics. Members of the Nebraska Press Association judged the MPA’s contest The MPA said that the number of entries in various categories increased significantly, as did the number of newspapers entering the contest. Judging was based on layout, design, use of photos, headlines and body type, reproduction quality, overall appearance and imagination, news content, editorial comment, etc. One paper from each quarter of the year had to be submitted so that judges would have a cross section of the year’s issues. The contest covered the issues published between April 1.1982 and Mar 31 of this year. J-Ad Graphics. Inc. of Hastings also publishes the Hastings Reminder and Maple Valley News in Barry County, the Battle Creek Shopper News and the Marshall Community Advisor. and geography at the high school and junior high school. The board will also vote on adopting three policies, one concerning leaves and absences requested by the educational staff, one dealing with the organization of instruction, and the third dealing with the foundries for assigning city students to the various schools. The new policy on leaves and absences formalizes some of the past practices of the board and sets up guidelines. The policy takes into account the extent of disruption to the educational process, the benefit to the instructional process, the length of the requested leave, the frequency of leave request and the timeliness of the request — the amount of time available for the school to make preparations for the leave. The policy deals with requests from both teachers and administrators. The board received and discussed the policies in September and is expected to act on the proposals, Monday. In an effort to foster discussion and deeper review of proposals, the board plans to recieve its policy proposals a month before acting on them The meeting, the first this year at Nor­ theastern School, will open with an educational presentation from Northeastern faculty explaining alternative teaching methods — the traditional direct instruction methods and the “Workshop Way” method. The board willl also discuss the proposed gift of a micro-computer from Felpausch Food Center. Superintendent Carl Schoessel is recommending that the board accept the gift. Schoessel was unavailable for comment in regard to the use for the computer. Robert Miller, director of operational services, said that the board will also receive the annual financial audit report, performed by the Grand Rapids firm of Alexander Grant; will set the tuition rate for out-of­ district students; will hear a report on personnel changes; and will receive several new policies from the superintendent, in­ cluding one on school purchases. Leaves make great toys! Nearly everyone looks forward to the splendor of autumn colors, when the rich reds, yellows and browns fill our city streets and country roads with beautiful vistas. Youngsters, of course, find a different pleasure in the leaves of fall; when they pile them up and for a few weeks can play with some of their favorite toys from nature. Nicky Wilson (left), 3, and Josh Duits, 4, barely hod enough leaves to make a good pile when they spent an afternoon of fun on Tuesday. The boys are the sons of Mr. ohd Mrs. Rick Duits and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce wnson, all of Hostings. �The Hastings Banner—Thursday, October 13, 1983, page 2 Superette suspects bound over Burglary suspects nabbed after chase Three men accused of the Sept. 29 hold up of The Superette party store on N. Michigan Ave. were bound over to Barry County Circuit Court Tuesday on charges of armed robbery. Tipped off by a silent alarm, Hastings City Police officers arrested two men suspected of burglarizing a downtown pharmacy Saturday night, following a rooftop chase. Ray Leon VanZandt, 30, formerly of Louisiana, and Daniel Lee Brown, 22, 6278 S. Montgomery St., Hastings, demanded exam Tuesday in Barry County District Court on Jack Harmon, 29, Charlotte, Robert Franklin, Jr., 27, Charlotte, and Edward Allen, 40, 5100 Curtis Rd., Nashville, are currently held in the Barry County Jail on $50,000 bond each. In addition to armed Delton-Kellogg board ratifies teacher contract The Delton-Kell ugg Board of Education Monday ratified a two-year contract with the school district's 90 teachers. The agreement provides for a two-percent pay increase for the first year of the contract and for a five-percent hike in wages during the second year, said Board President Vem Scott “It’s a good contract for both sides,” said Scott. "The teachers realized the economic conditions out there.” Delton teachers had been working since September without a contract Also on Monday, be said, the board ratified other agreements containing the same basic settlement of two percent increases this year and five percent next year with school custodians, teachers’ aides, and individuals including the bus supervisors, bus mechanics, and adult education. The only deviation made in pay from the basic set­ tlement were for those who either took on additional responsibilities or extra time or service, said Scott. In other business, he said th* recent open house at the elementary and middle school was well attended by the public, parents and staff. "We had a lot of good response,” said Scott. The district's official enrollment for the current school year is expected to be about 2,011 which is between 50-60 fewer students than last year. The district anticipated the drop in enrollment, he said. Proposed county budget presented Barry County’s Board of Commissioners received a proposed 1984 budget of $4,405 million from its finance committee Tuesday morning. The revised 1983 budget is $4,339 million, making next year's increase a slight one of around $67,000. At the board meeting commissioner James Gordon, head of the finance committee, explained that upcoming revenues have been projected at $4 269 million. “I think we’ve taken a very conservative approach,” he said of the proposed expenses. "We are looking at other funds (to boost the revenue figwe). The carryover ($175m000) from this year is about the same.” Gordon noted that, after meeting with the various county department and agency heads, the projected expenses were $365,000to-$478,000 higher than the budget which was finally brought before the board. Banner OPINION: United Way: Your pledge is needed Last Wednesday, the Hastings Area Community Fund opened its 1983 United Way campaign to raise $111,175 to fund 11 local agencies and to send a small contribution to the 24 agencies of the Michigan United Way. During the pre­ campaign publicity, we were surprised to learn that 40 percent of the people don’t give anything to the fund drive. The total household income in the Hastings area was estimated in 1982 as over $209 million. The $111,175 being sought by the Hastings Area Community Fund is only .05 percent of the total income— a miniscule amount. Yet, this tiny amount of money can be used to operate dozens of programs for children, for senior citizens, for the handicapped, for those faced with medical and natural disasters and for those in need financially. The Uni tedWay campaign isn’t asking for this week's paycheck. It is only asking for a small donation. Many companies provide for payroll deduction, allowing you to make your donation in a way that you will hardly notice. We, like many other people in this community, have agreed with the call for less government heard so often in the last few years. But, with less government comes an increased responsibility on the people to provide support for those programs and agencies that not only are worthy, but often are necessary if we are to take pride ina thriving, compassionate community. If you haven’t yet made a pledge or donation, contact a United Way volunteer today. Economic Development: Group moves toward better dialogue One of the responses we received from our "Letter to Gov. Blanchard" editorial was a lengthy conversation with Richard J. Baker of the Office of Industrial Training in the Michigan Department of Labor. Baker has been working closely with the City-Comty Joint Economic Development Commission (JEDC) to develop a local program to retain and expand the existing industry in Barty County. While he agreed with some of that editorial, he criticized us for not poin­ ting out the work the JEDC is doing to improve the communication between business and government. The JEDC plans to start a newsletter of business information to make local businesses aware of government financing programs and to keep industry leaders abreast of changes in laws and regulations affecting their businesses. The JEDC program also includes a plan to develop "Business is Busy in Barry" news releases to keep the public informed of business and industry news in the county. Another feature of the JEDC program is to "attempt to expand the understanding and responsiveness of local governments to industry’s needs.” This would entail meetings between the commission and local government leaders and reports to local government about industry expansion, new industries and businesses, new facilities and programs in business and industry and a yearly review of the JEDC's objectives. We think these are laudable efforts and we encourage the commission to con­ tinue on this course. The JEDC can act as a catalyst to improve the relations between local governments and local businesses and industries. Businesses and industries, we believe, want to deal with government officials on a partnership basis and not as adversaries. Too often, it appears, a breakdown in communications is likely to cause a rift in the relations between the business world and government. When business and industry leaders fail to communicate their needs to public officials, the officials can't possibly act in their interest. Likewise, when public officials fail to make clear their interpretations of laws, and the effects of proposed laws or other rules and regulations, then the business people can justifiably feel they have been dealt with unfairly. Each side has a responsibility to communicate and we think that the JEDC is on the right track by trying to open those lines of communication. We’d like to see more work in this direction. robbery charges, Allen and Franklin are charged with possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. City police and county sheriff deputies arrested the trio in a Madison St. home shortly after a cleric at The Superette reported to police that two men entered the store and demanded cash at gun point, making off with over $2,000. Police say that a man and woman parked in The Superette’s lot witnessed the two hold­ up men leave the store and enter a truck, driven by a third suspect. Police say the man and woman then followed the suspects to the Madison St. address, then reported the location to police. City officers and sheriff deputies con­ verged on the home. Officer George Winick of the Hastings City Police arrested one suspect as he came out of the house. Deputy Frank Misak arrested a second man be found sitting in a chair inside the home. Winick arrested the third suspect whom he repor­ tedly found hiding under a quilt on a couch. Mark Steinfort, Hastings chief of police, said money and two guns were found in the vicinity of the home, and money was also found in the car. The penalty for armed robbery is any term of years up to life in prison. Late Obituary Charles W. Couch ELSIE, MICH. ■ Mr. Charles W. Couch, ss, of 209 N. Third St, formerly of Hastings, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1983 at Owosso Memorial Hospital. He was born June 8, 1918 in Cloverdale, the son of William and Josephine (Raymond) Couch. He attended the Wood school in Barry Couity. He served with the Army during World War n, serving in Okinawa. He married Betty Jenkins on Oct 21,1957. He was employed for Gerald Smith dairy farm in Hastings before moving to Elsie where he was employed for 14 years with Green Meadows Farm. He was a member of the Farmer’s Friendly Fund in Elsie. Mr. Couch is survived by his wife, Betty; three daughters, Miss Helen J. Dryer of Elsie, Mrs. Michael (Barbara) Sams of Hastings, and Mrs. Ralph (Kathleen) Bourdon of Alamagordo, N.M.; one s<p, Truman Dryer of Grand Rapids; four grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Clarabelle) Secrest of Monon, Ind., and Mrs. Clinton (Beverly) Horn of Delton. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct 14 at 1 p.m. from the Carter Funeral Home of Elsie, with the Rev. Justin Shepherd of­ ficiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Elsie. City council, cont. on any possibility of a zoning change,” said Aiderman William Cusack. In other business: Council referred to the chief of police and the director of public works a request from Kent Gibson, 1621 N. Broadway, for a traffic signal and painted crosswalk at the corner of N. Broadway and W. Woodlawn. Aiderman Jasperse said be would be in­ terested in knowing the “accidenthistory" at the intersection to determine if a signal is needed. Council set a Nov. 14 public hearing for a 6inch water main request for E. Blair St between N. East and N. Wilson Streets. Council rejected a request for a sewer line at the same location. Alderman Cusack, chairman of the council's sewer and water committee, said Director of Public Works Mike i.lovanich determined the ground elevation made the laying of a sewer line impractical without residents installing their own lift pumps. Council members were handed a copy of the recent auditor’s report. Finance Com­ mittee Chairman Mary Spademan said the auditors would visit the Oct. 24 council meeting to discuss the report and their recommendations. Council granted Hastings Area School the use of four voting machines for the Oct. 24 special millage election. Council sent to the Planning Commission a request from Phil and Judy Waldorff for a special tax abatement, in conjunction with the restoration and redevelopment of Waldorffs Furniture on E. State St. Correction Richard Ritchie, 6700 Rose Rd., is currently free on $2,500 personal recognizance bond. He was bound over to Bary County Circuit Court Sept. 26 on two counts of assault with intent to commit murder and one count of reckless use of firearms. The charges stem from a July 26 incident at the family's home. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Police Beat ARSON is suspected in the Oct. 8 burning of a 1979 Jeep belonging to Charles Fetterly of Plainwell. Fetterly’s Jeep was discovered on fire on Lindsey Rd. north of Pine Lake Rd The owner told Michigan State Police from the Hastings team that he left the car at a Plainwell gas station while he went to work. Missing from the car is a 12 gauge Ithaca shotgun worth $60. charges of breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony. They are currently being held in the Barry County Jail on $5,000 bond each. Police say the pair sawed a hole through the roof of Bosley’s Pharmacy late Saturday night, then emptied the contents of ten shelves of drugs into four feed bags before police caught them in the act. Officer Dana Steidle and Reserve Officer Win Steward of the city police responded to the 11:41 p.m. silent alarmat 118 S. Jefferson St According to police reports, Steward peered into the back window of the phar­ macy and observed “a male subject peek around the corner of the counter at us.” Another city police officer, Sgt. Jack Cross, reportedly observed the suspect from the front window. Officers also observed a rope hanging from the ceiling. Officer Steidle, who climbed some stairs to the pharmacy’s roof, wrote "About the same time, I observed the same subject climbing out of a hole in the roof, stand up and take off running across the roofs heading north " Steidle reported he yelled for the subject to halt, then ran after him. The chase ended abruptly, as the suspect, identified as Brown, jumped off the roof behind Muldoon's, into the waiting arms of Reserve Officer Steward. Steidle found the second suspect, VanZandt, a few minutes later, “sitting in a puddle of water on the rooftop of A-l Tools." Police reportedly found a hand drill, a keyhole saw, a hand saw, and four feed bags filled with pharmacy drugs in the area. Police say the two sawed a 15-inch by 14-inch hole in the pharmacy’s roof. The pharmacy’s manager placed the value of the drugs stolen at over $10,000. PAINT BRUSHES and a fishing polo were reportedly stolen from a garage belonging to Leighton Smelker, 11383 Oakleigh Dr., Middleville. Michigan State Police are in­ vestigating. A HASTINGS WOMAN was uninjured after hitting a cow last Wednesday evening. Sandra K. Edwards, 16, of 625 W Bond, was traveling on Chariton Park Rd. when the accident took place. A M1DDLEVILLF MAN received minor injuries when he went off the road and struck a steel guard rail early Sunday morning. Todd A. Wohlford, 18, of 2342 S. Yankee Springs, was going west on State Road when the accident took place. He told investigating officers that he had fallen asleep. This was the scene of a short rooftop chase Saturday night, when city police interrupted a burglary in progress at Bosley's Pharmacy. At lower left is the hole by which the thieves gained access to the drugstore. PUBLIC OPINION ...by Ken Reibel and Elaine Gilbert Should kindergarten age level be raised? Helpers thanked To the Editor Last Sunday, we came home only to find a big pile of rubble — we had lost a barn by fire. At first, we were at a loss as to what we should do. We were disappointed, troubled, sad, and almost angry. Then we were filled with gratitude and thankfulness that nobody was hurt and no livestock was lost Our sincere thanks go to the fire depart­ ments from Woodland, Sunfield, Lake Odessa, Nashville, Hastings and Freeport. Also to the Barry County Red Cross Unit, and the Lake Odessa Ambulance Squad and anyone else who came to offer their services and concerns. We really appreciate your help and hope we can share your love with someone else some day. Mr. & Mrs. Willard Brodbeck Millage supported To the Editor With all my heart, I want to give our four children (first grade to 11th grade) the op­ portunity for a high quality education as I bad in the Hastings area schools! I have always been proud to be a part of the Hastings School System and it has greatly saddened me to watch the quality go downhill for these past four years. Now it is time to go uphill again! My concern is what can one person do to help improve our children’s schools — and I hope this letter will be of help. I plan to vote "yes” for the millage in­ crease. Sincerely yours, Dawne I. Gibson Reader urges “yes” To the Editor Fredrick G. Schantz attended public schools and graduated from Hastings High School. He should be thankful and sup­ portive, rather than negative, towards the system that provided his education. Perhaps Mr. Schantz forgets that his education was free. Or is it different now that he's a taxpayer? Was he not a beneficiary of the same “extortion" he denounced (Banner Oct. 6), and if so, is he any less obligated to the students of today? I believe it’s immoral for anyone to take from such a generous system and in turn, be unresponsive to its needs, except in case of extreme persona) hardship, of course. Remember, ’his society was predicated on order, created for the betterment and good of everyone. In complaining, if you refer to “them," “they,” or "extortionists," you are talking about "we," brother! Until such time "we," the people, either reform or change the financial structure of our schools we are compelled to rededicate ourselves to making the system work. Our young people need us now, more than ever, if they are to cope in a high-powered society not of their making. The very least we can do is provide them with the tools to do the job. I respectfully submit that it’s high time we stopped taking our frustrations out on the schools. The system isn’t to blame for the state of the economy. The millage package has been com­ promised to the bone and is acceptable. Let’s vote YES on October 24! Sincerely, Neil F. Braendle Dave Styf Diana Johnston THE QUESTION A bill is currently pending in the state legislature which would raise the age at which youngsters may start kindergarten in public schools. Presently, a youngster may start kindergarten at the age of four, providing the child turns five by Dec. 1. The new law will bring a gradual rollback of the child’s birthdate to Sept. 1. Do you feel a child should be held back until the age of five to start kindergarten if his birthday comes in the fall? Lynnette DeVree. Hastings- "I think that would be up to the parents. They raised the child, and should know his or her attention span, and know what the kid is capable of handling. “Some children at that age are ready for school — they are well adjusted and can accept school...If the child has learning capabilities, he should go ahead. ' Gail Williams. Middleville: "No. I don't think so. We put both of our daughters through pre-school at the age of three and four. The parents should have the choice, not the state. I don't want the state telling me what to do with my kids...but some parents may need it.” Donna Julian, Hastings: "Not if they’re smart enough to start at four. Some kids are smart enough now, and they're not even four years old. A friend of mine has a two-yearold who can read really well. If the kid really wants to go, they should be able to. Kin­ dergarten will ready a child emotionally and socially." Ruth Truman, Hastings: "It’s a hard question. Each child is different in development. So 1 think it should be left up to the parent. The parents know wlial's better for the kids." Dave Styf. Hastings: "I really have mixed emotions about it (the pending bill). An elementary principal, Styf said, "Every kid is such an individual that it (age) can't be legislated. I see some (kids) who aren’t ready (at four) and some who are ready.” Sylvia Forster Lucy Boykin Diana Johnston, Hastings: "I do feel it's an individual matter. However, I think people think five is a magic age and that their children are automatically ready emotionally and intellectually fnr school." A former teacher, Mrs. Johnston, said so often if they arc young when they start kindergarten, they will do fine but then their younger age catches up with them in two or three years, especially emotionally. "Not only do you have to consider their intellectual growth but how their emotional growth is and so often we don’t consider that." "At this point, I’d hate to see a law (to change the date to Sept. 1), but I think lhere should be a pre-school evaluation or some type of screening program to look at a child’s maturity — but that’s a whole different ballgame.” Sylvia Forster, Delton: "I really think there are some good educational reasons behind it .1 think we’ve been pushing kids too young." A former teacher, Mrs. Forster said her own son and daughter benefited by not starting school at the age of four. “I think it (the bill) is a good idea. These young ones just aren't able to cope physically a lot of times with having to sit still as well as coping with the mental work. “I know people don’t like to have controls like that put on them I can realize from an economic standpoint that a lot of parents need to go out and work and would like to get their child into school so I can see where they would resent that law. But, for the child’s own good, I can see good reasoning behind it.” I.ucv Boykin, Cloverdale: "Kids get out of high school so young if they do that (raise the age) it means they would be older and more ready (after they graduate) to go to college or to get a job or even to go into the service. A retired teacher, Mrs. Boykin added, "I think it’s really die thing to do. I’m old fashioned that way. It’s not so much as when •hey are in kindergarten as when they are seniors and graduate so young. There's just nothing much for them to do until they are older and this way (with the law) they would be and it would lake care of the whole thing." �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. October 13, 1903. page 3 No weekend plowing for 4 inches or less, says road commission The Barry County Road Commission has adopted a snow plowing policy that says ity will not normally pay overtime on weekends and scheduled holidays for snowfalls of four inches or less. Chairman Jack Lenz said that the policy is the same as last year's policy. The commission's policy also says that the Tax experts to discuss Hastings millage Four tax experts will be discussing the x. and maintenance and add several new effect of the Hastings millage proposal on programs to the curriculum. property taxes at meetings open to the public For more information, call the Hastings on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct 19 qand school administration office at 948-8021. 20. The meetings will be held in the vocal music room of Hastings Junior High School beginning at 7 p.m. The four tax consultants will be Jack Walker, C.P.A.; Thomas L. Johnson, C.P.A.; Winners for the summer bridge tour­ James Toburen, C.P.A.; and Larry Ainslie, a nament of the Women’s Association of the tax attorney with the firm of Seigel, Hudson, Hastings Country Club were Jane Smith and Gee, Shaw and Fisher. The tax specialists Jean Burke, first; Ann Sullivan and Hazel will review the effect of the millage proposal Nitch, second; Bonnie Cove and Jan on local taxes and then will separate to Puerach, third; and Jean Finnieand Bernice private offices where citizens can have their Dunn, fourth. personal property tax situation reviewed. Winners for the Tuesday afternoon bridge The tax sessions are expected to be par­ were Bernice Dunn, Dee Morey, Jane Smith, ticularly helpful to senior citizens, however, Sally Lawrence, Peg Croninger, Betty they are open to all district residents. Fisher, Margaret Cook and Jean Finnie. Sponsoring the sessions are the Citizens for New members elected to the women's Quality Education, a local group working on board of the county club are Alice Keihl, passage of the millage proposal. Dorothy McMullin, Jean Burke and Mildred Hastings school district voters are being Jarman. These members win replace Pat asked to approve a millage increase of 2.386 Markle, Norma Peterson, Gerri Kuzava and mills on Monday, Oct. 24. The millage will be Frances Bowers, whose terms have expired. used to restore a number of programs to the the final bridge and luncheon was held at school district, add money for transportation the club on Sept. 27. Country club women end season1 OPEN SUNDAY 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. IfiO/ Hff ANY PURCHASE JLU /O WIT ...SUNDAY ONLY!! OPEN: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. nichri Corner of State Street and Jefferson in Hastings South Jmfbiwn Strset Subscribe to the Hastings Banner NRW8 Telephone 948-8051 trucks can be called out if the roads become dangerously slick or some other dangerous condition develops. "When road-blocking snow falls on a weekend or holiday and some headway can be made, the trucks will be called out to plow," the resolution adopted by the board says. “The decision to work on weekends or holidays will be made by the engineer­ manager and the superintendent.” On workdays, snowplowing operations will be confined as much as possible to the regular eight hour day unless the engintcrmanager and the superintendent feel that it is advantageous to work additional time or a road blocking condition exists. The policy also says that unless it is specifically authorized by the engineer­ “I believe THE PRODIGAL may be the most powerful evangelistic film ever made to reach people for Christ." —Billy Graham THE A WORLD WIDE PICTURES RELEASE manager or superintendent to use straight rock salt on roads, the salt will be mixed with sand, or the trucks will use brine from local brine wells on the roads. "It is not the policy of this commission to maintain bare pavement but only to treat those locations that are hazardous," the resolution continues. "Sand only is to be used on gravel road because the salt will soften the base and allow the gravel to be removed by the snowplows. The commission policy says that during normal plowing operations, the main roads will be plowed to two-way traffic before work is done on the secondary" roads. After all occupied roads are open to two way traffic, the snow will be plowed back as far as possible to create storage room for ad­ ditional snow fall. “Because of past unfortunate experience, this commission will respond only to those emergencies cleared through Pennock Hospital or the Sheriff's Department in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the meeting with the civil defense director," the policy.says. The final statement of the policy is that if the financial condition of the commission dictates a change in policy, then the com­ mission will restate its policy at that time. Sunday Savings Only 3 Days! OPENS Friday, Oct. 14 at... CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM — in Hastings FOR DISCOUNT TICKETS... CALL948-8545 Show Times: Fri., Oct. 14 - 7 p.m.... Sat., Oct. 15 2 & 7 p.m. .4 Sun., Oct. 16*7 p.m. (REPAIRS We can fix almost anything on South Jefferson Street. Our motto is “If we can’t fix It, It isn't worth fixing.” D. J. Electric can fix almost any­ thing electrical. If your ‘'tube” (T.V.) Is broken take it to Hastings Radlo-TV Service. They fix sewing machines at Doc's Sewing Machine and Sweepers at the Hastings Sweeper Shop. For mending shoes, Its Beebe’s. Bikes come back good as new at True Value and if it has anything to do with tires, the guys at Signs Tire Service can fix It. Dr. Fred Hauser DVM fixes pets. Obviously, if you have something In need l^of repair, bring it to South Jefferson Street. Sale 39.99 Men's corduroy sportcoat Rog. $60. This cotton corduroy sportcoat is polished and comfortable to go with jeans to slacks. (Not exactly as shown.) COLOR TOUR We expect the trees to burst into brillant colors on South Jefferson Street this week. Then again, we are not all that sure when or If that is going to happen. One thing for sure, the mer­ chants and employees who work on South Jefferson Street arp colorful and cheerful and enjoy helping their customers. So, we Invite you to take a color tour of South Jefferson Street. If the trees aren't bright and beautiful, the people __ ____________________ J (UNITED FUND 1 Those of us on South Jefferson Street remind you of the Hastings United Way campaign now In progress. We salute the many people whose volunteer efforts support the United Way programs. We urge you to study the agencies and give as you see fit. The overwhelming majority of funds raised by our United Way stay |jn our community, serving local people._______ MCS Series® complete 5 pc. stereo system R«C. $540.7$ Sale 299.75 Clock radio, cassette player n«g. $79.95 Sale 39.95 AM/FM stereo cassette player recorder R«g.$i79.M Sale 99.99 ' BOSLEYS At Bosleys we try to stifle the urge to put Christmas merchandise out In September, as they do In the large malls. However, during October, the press of competition forces us to begin displaying Christmas Items. Meanwhile, we do have a Christmas Photo Special you might want to include in your Christmas plan­ ning. From October 1 to Dec. 15 we will make 5x7 color enlargement from your negative or slide for $1.29. You not only save 70' off the regular price, but we inlcude a Christmas folder to hold the enlargement and a matching enevelope to mail it In. For less than the price of some Christmas cards, you can send your ^favorite picture of the family. OOSLEY fcR-PH R RITIFICY* 1 IB South Jefferson, Hastings Phone... One only items! 945-3429 \J Free Receive one free gold electroplated chain with a com­ pleted application for a JCPenney Charge Account. JCPenney SHOP SUNDAY! 1 to 4 Open daily 9 a.m. to 5:30, Wed 5 Fri 9 «.m. to « p.m. �The Hostings Banner— Thursday, October 13, 1983, page 4 Violet Ruffner Emma Kenyon VERMONTVILLE - Mrs. Violet Ruffner. 75, of 31 S. Ionia Rd., died at Provincial House, Hastings on Friday, Oct. 7, 1983. She was born March 1,1908 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of William and Jane (Holland) Banks. Her husband, William Ruffner, preceded her in death in June 1974. Mrs. Ruffner is survived by three sons, William Ruffner ‘ of El Paso, Texas, and Clyde and Arthur Ruffner, both of Nashville; ten grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; several great - grandchildren; one brother, Robert Banks of Nashville; and four sisters, Catherine Hess of Nashville, Priscilla Burlingame of Marshall, Lillian Homkus of Pennsylvania, and Grace George of New Jersey. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. from the Vogt Funeral Home. Burial was in Kalamo Cemetery. NASHVILLE - Mrs. Emma Kenyon. 96, died Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Provincial House. Hastings. She was bom March 5,1887 in Maple Grove Twp., the daughter of Walter and Mary (Penfold) Vickers. She married Alva Kenyon in 1907 in Maple Grove Twp. He preceded her in death in 1944, also a son, Wendell, preceded her in death in 1974. She lived in the Nashville area for the last 38 years. Mrs. Kenyon is survived by five sons, Gordon of Hastings, Donald of Ceresco, Robert of Florida, and Ronald and Bennie, both of Nashville; nine grandchildren; and 21 great - grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday, Oct. 10 at Wilcox Cemetery. The Rev. Leonard Putnam officiated. Arrangements were by Vogt Funeral Horfte of Nashville. Willis C. Halliday Naomi Neeb NAPLES. FLA. • Mr. Willis Charles Halliday. 75. formerly of Cloverdale Rd.. Delton, died Monday, Oct. 3, 1983 in the Naples Community Hospital after a lingering illness. He was bom Aug. 31. 1908 in Massachusetts. His first wife, Florence, preceded him in death in Dec. 1970. He married Sharon Burnham July 8. 1975. He was employed by Mead Corporation at St Joseph, Mo. and Kalamazoo for 50 years and retired in 1973. He moved to Naples in 197*’. He was a former member of Inter-Lakes Baptist Church of Delton. Mr. Halliday is survived by his wife, Sharon; two daughters. Mrs. Bernard (Harriet) Finch and Sarah Ann Halliday, both of Delton; five grandchildren; four great - grandchildren; two stepdaughters, Charlene and Wendy Beebe of Lansing; two stepsons, Scott Beebe of Kalamazoo and Geoffrey of Lolita, Calif.; a sister. Janis Rose of St. Joseph, Mo.; and two brothers. Gordon Halliday of l*aguna Niguel, Calif, and Robert Halliday of Whittier, Calif. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Pastor Rex McMurray officiated. Interment was in Cedar Creek Cemetery. WESTLAND. MICH. - Mrs. Naomi Neeb, 77. formerly of Lake Odessa, died Monday, Oct. 10. 1983 at Botsford Hospital, Detroit. She was bom Sept. 8. 1906 in Darke County. Ohio, the daughter of Hershel and Gertrude (Shade) Stephens. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1924 and attended Western Michigan University. She married Wilbur Neeb in 1931 in Lake Odessa. He preceded her in death in 1978. She lived in the Lake Odessa area most of her life and taught in elementary schools in Ionia and Barry County for 30 years. She was a member of the Lakewood United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa. Mrs. Neeb is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James (Patricia) McArthur of Livonia; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Myrvel, and one sister, Grace. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 1:30 p.m. from the Pickens-Koops Funet al Chapel of Lake Odessa. Dr. Michael H. Carman officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Nativity United Church of Christ, Livonia. ATTEND SEMES Warner W. Nash CLARKSVILLE - Mr. Warner W. Nash, 64. died Friday afternoon. Oct. 8. 198) at the Veterans Hospital. Ann Arbor, where he had been a patient for the past six months. He was bom in Boston Twp., Ionia County, the son of Charles and Fern (Warner) Nash. He lived in the Clarksville area and graduated from Clarksville High School. He was a veteran of World War II. serving in the Army from 1942 to 1945. Mr. Nash is survived by a daughter. Mrs. Larry (Carole) DeShane of Hopkins: and three grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday. Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Clarksville Cemetery. The Rev. Joseph Smith officiated. Arrangements were by the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Clarksville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Ruth Jones NASHVILLE - Mrs. Ruth Jones. 75. of 314 Lmtz St., died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1983 at Blodgett Medical Center. Grand Rapids. She was born July 28, 1908 in North Dakota, the daughter of James and Laura (Musgrave) Adams. Her husband. Frank, died in 1975. Mrs. Jones is survived by two sisters. Verna Koster of Grand Rapids and Dorothy Adams of NashviUe. Graveside services were held Friday. Oct. 7 at Kalamo Cemetery. The Rev. Leonard Putnam officiated. Arrangements were by Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Charles F. Marintsch____ DELTON - Mr. Charles Fredrick Marint­ sch. 88, of 7525 S. Crooked Lake Dr., died Monday. Sept. 10. 1983 at Community Hospital, Battle Creek. He was bom Sept. 1. 1895 in Brooklyn, N.Y. and attended school there. He served in the Army from 1917-19 and then was employed by the Brooklyn City Transit System from 1920 until his retirement in 1960. He moved to Delton in 1976 and in 1977 moved to Hastings where he lived until 1983. He was a charter member of VFW Post 123 and also was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, Hastings. Mr. Marintsch is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Dorothy Marintsch of Delton; and one sister, Sophie Marintsch of Brooklyn, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his wife, Veronica, on Feb. 11, 1983. Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, with the Rev. Leon Pohl officiating. Rosary was recited Wednesday, Oct. 12 at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Burial will be in Veterans National Cemetery, Battle Creek, with full military services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Arthritis Foundation. lice andLe Spiritualty reu/i Delton Area Nashville Area CEDAK CHEEK BIBLE. ground Rd .Hmi. S . Prator. Hrant Hranham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at IN a m . Wor­ ship Il atn.; Evening Nervier al 1 pm.. Youth meet Sunday 6 p m . Wed Prayer Bthh-7pm CHURCH OF THE NAZARENEL :gll Ful­ ler Sc., M-7‘l Pastor Thoma- Voyler Sunday Servirr and Sunday School It am.. Morning Wor»hip 11 a m . Evening Service*. Youth 6 p.m . Evening Worahip 7 pm.. Wednesday mid week prayer 7 p.m.; Wednralav caravan program 7 p.m DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. Corner Plfer and Cedar Creek Rd.. Paul S Howell. Pastor Phone 9484*84..Saturday Srrvxr*. Sahalh School 9.-M) Worship 11 am : Wed 739 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer mr-Hing. faith united methodist church. HERITAGE HUJ.S BIBLE CHURCH. Hwy. M4Mi 10 mi. S of Nashville Hnhert Lar Sholto. Paigor Sunday - 9 .45 ..m SundaySrhoni. 104.7am WorshipServae. 6 p.m Young People Meeting 7:00 p m Evening Service. Wednraday 7SW pm. Bible Study and Prayer Hour. Free rounwlingtervieeonall prniilr-nu PhooetilH-77*. 3MMiar9H3-17>:L Pastor. Elmer J Faust. On M-43 tn Delton Srrvirrs ■ Worship 1U45 a.m.; Sunday Sc leeJ 9 :MI-193U. Evening Service 0 p.m ; United Methods* Women every first Thur* day. 7:30 p.nu United Methodist Man •very srrond Sunday. 7.30 a.m. OUK LADY Ob* GREAT OAK. lauey Father Ray Alien Phone 6232490 Sunday Mae. at 9U0 n m. MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Corner M4I and .M-V> Road. Doug Hantiagton Pastor Rt No ... Hoi 3 IRA. Delton. Ml. 4WN6. Phone 07 -4762. Sunday School lOXJOa.m. Worship Nervier 11XXI. Craning Worahip B-TXIp m. Wednesday Service 7 00 p tn. PEACE UNITF3) METHODLST CHURCH AT Barryville. 4 r.ilra W. ol Naahvdlr on M-?9. Steven Head. Paeter Worship Service 9:15 ajn . Sunday Churrh School and Coffee Fellowship IO 15 a.m.; United Methotlad Women 1st Tuesday each month INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Dalton Ph 62-1 2712 Located on M-43 ia Dalton Paalor Rex McMurray. Ph 343-4120. Sunday School 9.45 a m.. Family Worship 11 xm. evening aerewr 6 pm . Wednaaday Bible Study 7 pm ST CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Lenn ftdil. Pastor A mi* sran of St. Hoar Catholic Churrh. Hasting* Saturday Mw> 6-10 pm Sunday Mu— 9 3tl*ni ' ■ PRAIR1EVII J.E COMMUNITY CHURCH 10*21 S, Norn* Hd Aman from Prainrvilie < Mirage Krv Hail Hlair. HaaUr Sunday School 10a.m . Morning Worship II a m . Sunday Night 7 p.m . HthleStudy. Wedne* day Service? p.m ST AMHKONE CAT1KBJC CHURCH. 11252 Floru ltd- IHton. Father Kay Allen. S.J Paator Saturday MaaaS .'KI p.m.: Sun­ day Mam ll.XX) a m. from Memorial Day Weekend to labor Day weekend, and. 12 OU Noon the red of the year DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOO. Prato* Gun Steven*. Phone 62M*7W> Meet* in Delton High School LG I tjxwi. Sunday School»:«)a.m.; Worahip 10:4ftam MrCALLUM UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH, romer of Mnllen and Qua Lake Rd . Gary C. Brooks, paator Ph 623-8229 Sunday School at 9 45 a an., Worahip Servican at 11X» in. Sunday waning aamom at 7.00 pm. youth meeting. Tumday at 7:00 p.m . Mid weak praytr matting Wadnaaday al 700 p.m Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND HANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHIM. Rm L^nn Wagner oflx-ut mg Phone 758-11411 Country Chapel worahip 10:15 a m.. Sunday SrtwsJ 9 am; Han­ field worship 11 30 a.m. COUNTRY FEIJOWNHII' BIBLE CHURCH. Funner .luhnalun Tnwnuhip Hall. Dowling Jurh W Edgerton. Pastor. Nunda-. Sehivil 9.45 t.m . Worahip 10.45 a.m . Evening Service 11 p.m Wednesday evening prayer 7 0 m , UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of NaahviUr. Phone 052-B719 Corner Waal.Higton and State Leonard F Putnam. Pas­ tor. Sarrica*. Sunday 9 4.7 a m Monting Worship: 10.45 a.m Fellowship. 11 a m Churrh Srhoni for all ages. 6.:gl p m. U M Y.F. Jr Hi and U M Y F Sr Hi; Bible Hour - al! ages; 1st Wtdmwday 7:30 pm rurh mmlh. United Mrthraiiat Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. SIB WaaK mgton. Nashville. Rev. J. G Boomer Sun­ day School 9:45 a.m; Sunday Worship 11.00 a.m.; Evening Servwe 6:00 p.m . Bible Prayer Wednesday 7 l|l p m. NASHVILLE HAITLST CHURCH. 312 Phillipa St Pastor tester DKiroot. 652BHUK or MS2-HO2.7 Assistant Pastor Dnn Roeroe. 852-StMIM Sunday Service*. Sunday School 9.45; Sunday Worship 11 a_m.. Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m . Wed­ nesday night Bittle Study 7 p m Hu» Ministry - Coll Dun Rrwroe H.U-9228 MAPIX GROVE BIH1>: CHURCH. Ctov erdale Rd., n miles south of Nashville, ‘i mile east of M-M> Pastor Marvin Putter Phone 8524JM11 Sunday Servtcrs. Sunday School 10 a m.; Morning Service* 11 a m Evening Service 6pm. Cottage l*r»rer meeting 7 U) p m Wednesday. Woodland Area KlIJ'ATRICK UNITED BRETHREN comer of Barnum Rd and M-66 Woodland Pastor George Speu. Phone 367-2741. tt.4*■m Worship. 11 a m Sunday School. Wed nradav Prayer 8 p.m ; W.M.A. 2nd Wedneaday ench month. Adult C.E. 2nd Satur­ day each month. 8pm WOODGROVE PARISH. Coal* Grove. Rev Pamela Owens. Pastor Phone 3>174137 Sunday rhunh srhuil 9:m a m.. Worship arrvtce 10:45 a.m.. choir 6 pm. youth feUowship 7 30 p.m Holy Comm im­ am first Sunday of each month. Women's Fellow-hip first Thursday nt eurh month at 10a.ra. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hostings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hostings, Inc. Insurance lor your Ufa. Homo. Business and Car E.W. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf +• Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY '■prescriptions" -118 5. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home of Walnul & S. Jefferson in Hastings Hastings fiber glass products, inc. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rrv. Comlanrr HrlMfinger. PImnm- 1167-3961 9:15 a m Worship Servkv. 1U.30 a m. Sunday School. 7:30 p m Wedmwday UMYF Wrlromr FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Wood Urul Rd . Lakr Odmaa Paator Richard Sew ■ink Churrh plain- 367-4621. Paator ■ phoor .'174-ierM Sunday • Morning Worship 1000 a m.. Sunday School 11:15 a m.; rrvning •mm 7 011 p tn Wedniwday • Bihle .Study 7.00 pm ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Veito Rd . Woodland Timothy Kothluaa. Pa«U- Sun­ day x nool rvr-ry Sunday at 9:15. Sunday worship 1030. Coffer fellowship following Sunday worship on 2nd and 4lh Sundays each month Lutheran Brotherhood mevta 1st Sunday. 7JK) p.m Luther Langue meet* 2nd Sunday. 6 :U> p.m. Hastings Area GRACE WBfLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover. Hastings. Ixnnanl Davis. Partor. Ph. 948-225t> or 9454M29. Sunday Sunday School 9.45 i n , Worship 11 a.m.. Youth 5 p m.. Evening Worship 6 pan.. Fellowship and Coffer 7.15 p m. Nursery for ail services Wednesday: CYC 6:45 p m.. prayer and Bihle study 7 pan. WORD OF FAITH FEU4JWSH1P. 2560 W. Stale Rd (Old Algonquin School) Pastor Jeff Arnett, pborw home. 94B-271U. church 948-254M Sunday: Sunday School 10 aan.. Worship ltl.45 a m., evening aervires 6.30 pm: Freeport Area FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kenneth W. Garner. Pastor. Sunday Services Sunday School 945 s m. Morning Worship 11:00 « m. Evening Worship 6 p m. Wednesday Family Night Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Sacred Sounds Rebesrasl 830 pm Sunday morning servics broadcast WBCH WELCOME CORNERS UNITM) METHODLST. 3185 N. Bruadwuy Rrv. Constance Hrlfelfimter. Paator Ph 367-3961. Churrh School H.Ttl. Worship Srrvav 11 am: Senior MYF 7 pan . Thursday evening start­ ing at 7 pm Choir. U.M Women. Welcome Cirrh- third Wednewlay ol month. FREEPORT CHURCH UF UNITED BKITTHHEN IN CIIRLST. MM Cherry St Pastor Rev Jerry Drummond Phone 7655134. lltOO a.m Sunday School. 11.00 a m. Morning Worship. Evening Wonhip 7 00pm Wednesday evening pray*.-meet­ ing al Y C.W Cluba 7;0U p m ’A Grew ing Churrh Foe Coming Lord " FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1RUI N Broadway Rev David D Garrett Phone 948-222!) Parsonage. 9454195 Churrh Where a Christian esprrienre make* you a member 9.45 a m Sutel School. 10 45 a m. Worship .Servirr. 7 p m. Fellowship Worship. 7 pm WrdnrsiUv Prayer. STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Williaa Btekaeioe. paator. Ph 367-7191. Bunday School at 10:00 a.m.. Wonhip amice 11 a.tn.. evening tronhip at 7 p m., mid-week Bible etudy, Thuroday at 700 p.m Everyone welcome GAUI>LAN BAPTIST. UMlh BL and N Frwport Rd Phone 94-*57(M. 10 a m Sunday School. 11 a.ra. Morning Worship. 7 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday • Prayer Meeting 7.30 p.m. HUPE CHURCH UF THE BUFTTHHEN. M-fiO North of Freeport at the Kent-Ionia County Lane Rev. Willia Stehmnn Chun h School IO a m . Morning Worship 11 a.m Middleville Area BOWENS M1L1.S CHAPEL. Hl a m Mc-mng Servue*. 11:15 Sundav School. These are claaaes for alt ICDDLEVILLK CHRISTIAN HEbUKM ED. 706 W Mam StrwL Wunhip 10 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; Evening Worahiptip.m. MIDDOAIIJ.E FIRST BAITLfT CHURCH. Hwv M-17. juat north of Muf dlevillr. 7954026 Rev Wesley Smith. Paator Mark J. Highman. Pastor of Youth anti Education Suntiny School 9 45 a m . Morning Worship 11 am . Evening Sense 6 p.m. NEWUrETABEHNA(*IX2ni Kw-rll St. Rev Gary Finkheiner Phone 7M5-742M. Sandai Wondup Serva-e 10 a m and 7 p m ; Wednesday Hj*- Studv 7 :10 p m PEACE HEI'GRMED CHURCH. M-17 at Parmalee Road. Middh-vill.- Rev. Wayne KieL Pastor. Phone MH-1585 Rrv Charles Doornls*. A—i*Unt Pastor Phone 7H53466 First Service 9am. Churrh Srhoni 10:15 am. Swum! Servirr 11.15 a.m . Evening Crlehratiun 6 p m. ST AUGUNTDiE. MtDDLEVTLLE Father Drnms Boylan. Paator. Phom 7922889. Sunday Mr— 11 a.m Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST HAITLST CHUKOI OF ORANGE VIIJ>:. ffi«l Marsh Rd . 2 miles south ol Gun latke Rrv Dan Howman. Pir»u. Lam Tungale. Sunday School Supt Sundav S< hooi 9:45 a.m.; Churrh Service11 a m ,6pm Evening Serv uv* Wrdnr* dav 6 30 p m S OC K .'I thru 6 grades. 7 p m. Adult Prayer and BiHr Studv Bu* mmwiry weekly with Ron Moore Call IBM5-113 fur pskup MARTIN RKFKOMF.II CHURCH Ob MARTIN Drive in. walk-in rhurrh with 24 Hour Prayer Chaprl Rev Manin Meet er Pastor Worship Services III a m and 7.3U p.m . SuniLn Sihool 11.15a m ST CYRIL A METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Dennis Boylan. Pa»lur Phone 79228811 Saturday Mu~ 5 p m . Sunday Ma— 9am DUSTER REHlRMEDCHUKCH Du>tot Road near I‘me l_ilu- Krv John F Padgvlt Pa*4ot Sunduv Worship H UI a m and 6 p m . Sunday School 11 a m . Youth Choir meets each Monday 6 .Ul p m ST FRANCIS OF ASSLSl EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF I'KANGEVIIJX Sunday Ma— N«m t'hun-h Sriaaii Mam. Family EisImiiM Hiam Nut-evy lua m. Midweek avirsv-s a- annuunivd Father Kun Fish. 1«1> 064-4345 THE Nt rn; OF PRALSEiTTvNr* Nntel 1222 I Chirl NmuxLiy Rd . Gun I-ike un-.« Suiwiav VtiM-liip II) a m . Tuesday gospel nuuert 7 p m. Situniav KiWe studv 7pm 3rd Finlay nt Month Youth t'nmeri 7pm ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd in Irving. Bunday Morning Prayer at 10:30. Holy Communion at 11.Ul The Kt Rev Wp'uim O Lewis. Rector HARVEST CHURCH on M-Cl five mile, south of HaMings PaMnr Larry Sil* erman. Asms- Pastor Allan Welch. Ph 94*8024 Service lime- Tuesday night Ipruyrr. prnar. and worship) al 7 p.m.. Thursday Right (teac hing servicvl at 7 pm . Sunday ».:«) a m Sunday S< head for all ages. 10.30 a.m. morning warship, b p m. evening wor­ ship "Words of Trulb" rwdai broadcast daily at 2 p.m on WDFP FM (95.31 ab» on WMAX AM(14 Mtnat -l 15pm HASTINGS FREE METHDDIST CHURCH. Bollwcmd and East Stale Haul. 945-9121 Rev. Donald L Brail. Pastor Suntiav Schcsil IO.UI a m Worship .Ser­ vice 11XXI a m Evening Service 6XMI p..m Prayer Meeting 74X1 p m Wednesday HASHNtLS / 4HMHI.Y Ob' GOD. 1674 West State Roaii Pa»air J.T. Crawmer. Phon- 945-2285. Sunday School 9.45 a.m.. Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6 pm. Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p m VOICE OF REVIVAL .CHURCH (Full Gospel!. 1715 Carlton Center Rd Sunday morning »ervuv. praise and hymns. 1030 a m . Evening service* evangelistic. 7.30 pm . Sunday Youth Meeting OU) pm.: Wednrsdav BiMe Study and Prayer Meet­ ing at 7'30 pm. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 mdr»E <mM-7» Steven Heid. Pastor Sunduv Churrh School 10 :Ul a.m.. Worship Service 1130 a m. Uniled Meth odist Women - 1st Wednesday rurh month HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 102 E Woodlawn Aw Minister Srolt Davis Sunduv Worship 9:30 a.m. Fellowship 111 .10 to 11XX) a m BiMe School 114X1 a m tn 12.U) noon Wednesday. Bible Study and Fellowship 7-W to 6.30 p.m Phone 945-2676 BALTIMORE UNITED BRF7THREN Sunday Sctaait 10am. Worship Service 11 ami. Prayer Serv «e Thursday 7pm CHURCH OF JESUS CHHLsT LATTERDAY SAINTS Meeting at 5ir2 E Bond Sunday So-rane-nt meeting MIMI am. Sundav S hool HKXl a m Branch l,n^alrnl David McMomgle PhcWH- 14NM-9H49 or 945-4154 NORTH IRVING WE3UA AN CHURCH CORNER OF Wsabahnul and Wing K<lPaator Mack Wade. 55|!l Huehh-r Hd Phone 765-8287. Sunday S. head 10 a m . Worship 11 a.m . Evening Service "pm. Prayer Service Wedn—dav 7pm. Nuc-erv provided (<>r all servur* HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall St. Haatmga Rev Marvin Stcknnller Phone 945-5197 Service* Sunday School 10 00 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m Sunday and evening ■ervxe* 7 30 p m Wedneadav mid­ week prayer meeting 7 30 pm FIRST PKF.sHYTERlAN CHI Kt II. IL— ting-. Mi.hig.ui Wul-. .Ill Umir- Mini.tel bj|.*-ll lllgla*-. >11. I'hrl-tian Ed SuisLiv. ■>. )■>)•'■ |ii Mianutg Uiadiip•• *• aial It la> Niii-.iv tirov i.U.I Br.w I. --t *4 9 U)_iv*. <n.< WIU II AM ami FM Chui.h 8.IH..I Cb—- l.a all Ju.' Il' -U) (*.<l|.v- H<mii iii th. .hui.h dining i.aan l.' UH )lll<l|.-u-Uluur iM.ata. li :»l Juima High and S.-mm High Y.mtli F'.-IL""-Inje will man jt th.- rl.ui-li I., go l .lill.'l Awlitieiuni l» — ■ 'il» 1‘nsl.g.il ' M.imL.v 7 «>T1. Tiu-l.*'W.Un**4 TU.-.I.1 Kirk t'laai pemtm- ’Amlia—L.v 12-1** Wona-n - A—.. Mtaai furs lawi ul th. < hue II dninig 7 <ai t'hjii.. I t'hnu pi.eti.*8 *ai Men - < .i.'op in th*-k.iinc*- Thiir*d.iv • 7 <■■ Cut. Sour I'.e k i i. ■ ting in Mt-im«...l Hull CENTRAL UN'ITEI METHODIST 912 Fourth Aw Krv Stephen Keller Ph 3“48*61 Sundav schedule changed Ort 2nd The new s. hedule will he 9 30 10 15 a Hl Sunday School 10 »11 30 a m Worship 11 30 a m Coffee Hou- ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CHURCH. 2625 Airport Rd . Dirk Taggart. Paator Churrh phone 948-8482 Sunday School 9 45 a m : W-xahcp 11 a m.; Junior Church 11 a.m.; Evening Worship 7 p m.; Nunrry for all nervier*. ST. ROSE CATHOUC CHURCH. Hirt S Jefferson Father Lem Pohl Pastor Satur­ day Maw* 4 30 p.m; Sunday Maws 8 a m. and II a.m Confnmona Saturday. 4:00 • 4J10 p.m. NEW LIFE ASSFJ4HLY OF HASTINGS. 2Ui E. (mifax. Paator. E Miller. Ph. 9482762 Sunday School 10 a.m. CLuera for all age* Worship aervirr o'. II a.m Evange­ listic Server 7 p.m. Tuesday Pravre Group. 10am I-ullGc*|nrl. BAHRY COUNTY CHURCH OF' CHRIST 541 North Michigan Minister Steve Divu 945-2K13. Sunday Service* 10 a m . Bible Study 11 am Evening Service* 6 p.m. Wednraday Evening Bihle Study 7 pm PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BKCTHREN IN CHRIST. M-50 at Bell Rd Rev. Don Palmer. 10 a m Worship Service; 11 a.m. Sundav School 630 Evening Service; 7 ..U) Wednesday Prayer Service REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST UF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. S Jefferson at Walnut. Kenneth Colburn. Paator. Home 6988567. Sunday School 10 am.. Worship 11 am. HASTINGS GRACE BRET IRF24. «M) Powell Hd. Ruaaell A. Sarver. Paator. Phone 945-9224 Worship service 10.30 l.n . evening aervicr 6 pm., cbuwr* for all ages Tuesday. Cottage Prayer Meeting. 7.00 pm HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENT­ IST. 904 Terry Lam. Phcrne 945-8884 Sat­ urday aervicv*. Sabhath School 9-30 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Tuesday ■ Bilde Study and Prayer Meeting 7.30 p m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway. Rev. James Hilgrndorf. Pastor Sunday Servxe* 945 am. Sunday School Hour. 11XXI a m. Morning Worship Service. 6.4X) pm. Evening Service Wcdreaday. 7 00 p.m. Servicea (or Adults. Teen* and Children HOPE UNITED NETHlHHNT CHURCH. M-37 South at M-?H Jack Bartholomew, paator. phone 64-’.4W» Roiiert Fuller, ervoerdirector Sundry schedule 9 30 Fellow■hip and coffee. 0A5 Sunday School 11:00 Morning WorWnp. 6.XX) Youth Mcelinga. 7:00 Evening Worship Nursery for al) «ervices, tranapolalion provided to and from rooming services Prayer m-eting. 7 p m. Wednesday HASTINGS CONGRFXiATION UF JWiOVAH-S WITNFXSFX. 220 West Cob fax St Bible Lecture 9.30 a m.; Watchtower Study 10:4.5 a.m.; Tuesday - Congregation Bible Study 8 pm; Thursday ■ Theocratic School 7-IO. Service meeting 830 GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Veeder Road. 1 Mlle wxilh of M-50 hrtween Darby and Nash Road* Pastor Bill Stavao*. Phone BH.F2-I15 10 a m Sunday St.htxd. 11 a.tn. Morning Worship. 7 pan Sunday evening wunhip. 7210 p m. Wednesday Prayer Service. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH. Attt East Grand Si Mark J. Highman, Paator. Ph. 9482828. Sunday School. 10 a.m.; mommg worship and children's church. 11 a.m.; youth meetings. 5 p.m.. owning wonhip. 6 pm; Thursday prayer meeting 7 p.m.; Thursday Iren r lasses and Primary Adven­ ture* 7 p.m Nursery provided for all ser­ vice* Wr wrlnimr alf EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. owner of Broadway and Center Si. Fr Wayne Smith. Rector. Service*. Sunday. Mam and Churrh Sc bool 10 a tn. FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 209 W Green Bl.. Hwling- Ml 4INI5H (6161 94.V9574 Dr Myron K Willianm. Minister. Sunday. Ototwr 16. 1983 • 9:30 in Churrh St haul • cLow* f« evrryianr. 9.30 a.m "Drath and thing" rime • Mr David Wren. Funeral Itirwlor. Sprnki-r 10:3t> a.m Coflre FrlinwUiip • 1O.:K> a m Radio Hnsxli-usl. WIK'll - 11 tXI a m Wnr­ ahip Service. "Uutaalri* Equal to liiMiler*" Ruth 1:1-19. II Tanothv 2.2-13. Luke I": 11-111 • 600 p.m Juiu.a and Srtiiair High Youth FeUow-hi|r- MmUy. th tnis-r 1". 1'tKI ■ 74X1 p.m Sioul* • Tunalav. Oi tiJer 18. IHH3 . Rao a m "Thr Challenge at B>itig a Woman" cLo* - 74X1 p m Fuinixr Commillrv . 7:00 u m "IMople with OkJec Parent*' clas* • W*dilr-*lav th toiler |H. 1«IK1 • :I4X) uni Uhildreti* ITxar • 1l.:lO pro HandlaJI Clxnr - 7 p m Twilling Stall Mrrting Thurwlav. Olids-r 20. I OKI . 12 00 n>*)li I'MW Kuninugr Sale 7'Xipm Chuix-elUhou GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 2=JI E. North .'t . Pastor Michael Anton Ph 945-9414 Sunday. July |I)-H am Worship (early »rrvier1.9 15 a m Church School, ail age* 10.00 Worship. Churrh Gamal Aller Lake Odessa ST EDWARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odessa Rev. Louia Bcdooe. Admiiuatrator. 374- U74 or 374-7405. Saturday Masa5.30 p m.: Sunday Masses Hand HI. WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, jiwl off M-M N. of M 50 in Village of Wood­ bury Pastor Duan* Waller. Phone 374-7251 Worship serv ice 9.30 a.m.; Sunday School 10 45 a.n_; Youth Fellowship Wednesday 7 pm ; Bihle Study and Prayer Service Wednesday 7 p.m CALVARY UNITED BKFTHKEN IN CHHLST CHURCH. Comer of 1st and 2nd Ave.. Lakr Odeswa. Paator George Spen* Phone 374-8756. Sunday Morning Worship Srrvxv ll.-OO a m Bunday School • 19.00 in EvvningSrrvicr - 739 pm. Wedneoday Evening Prayer Meeting 7.30 pm. LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST. Hwy. M-50. S mile W of kWii Lake Odesaa. Rrv. James Huletl. Paator. Worship 8 30 and 11am.; Evening Service al 7.30 pm LAKEWOOD BAITIST. Paator Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555. Acrua* from the high athoul 718) VeUr Rd.. M-50 Sunday School HKXl a m ; Woeship Srrviro 1!;«) a m. Evening Servirr 6 30 pm; Wednnolay Prayer Meeting 7.30 p.m. CHRISTIAN RF3DRMFU) 620 Sixth Ave Rrv Ben Ridder Ph. 3748607. 9 :UI a m Coffee Hour. 9 45 a.m Sunday School. 11 am Worship Service CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Avr Rrv Kuxlall Kuhl*. Ph. 3748753. Worship Hour 9 .11) a.m . F'rllowship Hour Ill'll) a m.. Church School I ■ axn. Hickory Comers H1CKOKY GIRNFRS WFMJIYAN. Rev Phil Perkin*. Paator 10 a.m Sunday Srhtad. 11am Morning Worship. Junior Churrh Nursery. 7pm Worship. We»tnr* dav 7 30 p m Family Night .Miisuonarv Suctety arrond Friday. 7pm Potluck Faith Confines Evil To Children’s Halloween Capers VVthen evil spirits loom in sight 42-7 By jack-o’lanterns'grinning light. For children on this spooky night A masquefade's in store. In costume, with a painted face Like creatures in from outer space, They'll be arriving at your place John Hammond stars as wayward son trying life in the fast lane in the title role of the fast-paced feature "The Rodigal ". Hopp Lange and John Cullum also star in this film. “The Prodigal” to be shown this weekend at Central School A fast-paced, modern-day allegory, akin to the familiar Bible story, “The Prodigal” opens Friday (Oct. 14) for a weekend engagement at Central School Auditorium in Hastings. Set in contemporary urban framework and ultimately examining the gradual spiritual and emotional breakdown of an American family as each member searches for his identity, “The Prodigal,” was filmed en­ tirely on location in Seattle and various other spectacular sites throughout the state of Washington. Show times for the Hastings dates are 7 p.m. on Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. this Saturday; and 7 p.m. on Sunday. The Central Auditorium is located at 509 S. Broadway. Tickets are available in advance and at the door. For discount, advance tickets call 9488545. Tickets at the door will be $2.50 per adult and $1.50 per child. Advance tickets will be discounted by 50-cents each. Heading the outstanding cast in “The Prodigal” are John Hammond, Hope Lange and John Cullum. Hammond, who portrays the title role of the wayward son caught up in the netherworld web of driqjs and sex, was recently starred in the hit mini-series ‘ The Blue and the Gray.” Award-winning actress Hope Lange stars as his confused and bewildered mother; while noted Broadway Tony Award winner, John Cullum, essays the role of his single-minded, career consumed father. World Wide Pictures is the film organization of the Billy Graham Association, and the internationally-known evangelist has a cameo role in the picture. In commenting on the feature-length “The Prodigal," producer Ken Wales stated, “This is both an entertainment and a message piece. Some people will be un­ comfortable when they see this film, as it strikes so close to home, paralleling so many of today's family situations. But we believe that the current trend of the public's willingness to examine its own conscience will place it on the 'must see* list of family entertainment.” "The Prodigal,’ a World Wide Pictures Presentation, star’s John Hammond, Hope Lange and John Cullum in the screenplay wr tten ar.d directed by James F. Collier. Morgan Brittany, Ian Bannen,’ Joey Travolta, Sarah Rush, Gerry Gibson and Arliss Howard also star in the film with William F. Brown as executive producer. Presbyterian women plan lunch next Wednesday The Presbyterian Women’s Association will hold a luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 12:30 p.m. in the church dining room. At the gathering Velma Clay of Battle Creek will speak on “The Travels of Sojourner Truth." Sojourner Truth was a freed slave and devout Christian who travelled throughout Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio in the last century preaching the cause of abolition. Ms. Clay is highly recommended and her coming here to speak is greatly anticipated. Women from the Presbyterian Church invite members of other churches to join them for the meeting. Please phone Mr. Ralph Shirkey (945-5423) for luncheon reservations. And knocking on your door. The House of Worship where you pray Will show you that along the way Temptation leads us all astray, With things we should ignore. So let religion intervene By making sure the "evil scene” Is just for kids, when Halloween The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616)94^-8051 CLASSIFIED ADS Comes back again once more. — Gloria Nowak i �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, October 13, 1983. page 5 what's cookin' etui by Elaine Gilbert This week, featuring... Maggie Aukerman Dairy fanning is the heartbeat of the Aukerman’s Green Acres operation in Prairieville and naturally cows are com­ monplace in the panoramic view. There are also cows in the dining room, but they aren’t the kind that moo. The cows in the dining room belong ex­ clusively to Marguerite Aukerman whose known to all as Maggie. Her cows are decorative in nature and are symbolic of the family’s dedication to the dairy industry and agriculture in general. Maggie’s bovine collection sits on shelves in the dining room and include an original clay-sculptured one that her grown daughter Cyndi made in kindergarten. Her collection includes a decorative cow from the Netherlands, a carved wooden cow, and a plate decorated with a cow motif, and more. Maggie and her husband, Willis (Bill) have spent countless hours over the years speaking out for dairy farming and promoting agriculture. They are most widely known in the area and other parts of Michigan as well as other states for serving as the hosts for the annual Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days to help raise funds for community services and projects. They’ve also spearheaded the establishment of the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame to recognize the achievements of farmers. Bill and Maggie haven't gone unrecognized for their contributions towards those projects either. They’ve received an award from Congressman Howard Wolpe for their efforts. Every year for the past five years, thousands of visitors and participants have flocked to the Aukerman’s farm to enjoy the activities at Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days. With a bevy of dedicated, hardworking volunteers, the event has been successful in raising thousands of dollars to benefit the local ambulance, fire depart­ ments, etc. Maggie said the idea for the farm days event was seeded more than five years ago when her husband, Bill, a trustee on the Prairieville Township Board, was serving as the township’s representative on the am­ bulance board. When the community's ambulance broke down on the road and there were no funds to buy another one, it was suggested that a community fundraising activity be held to help raise money for a replacement. Maggie said Bill suggested that some type of farm show would be a good idea, “but everybody told him it couldn't be done." Well, the proof has been in the pudding. Determined efforts by the Aukermans and countless volunteers and organizations have made that dream come true for the benefit of area citizens. The Aukerman’s moved from Paw Paw to their Prairieville spread in June of 1966. At that time their farm, which is located on the comer of Milo and Parker roads, didn’t look anything like it does now, says Maggie. She said the house was showing its age and in a state of disrepair when they purchased it. (They have since remodeled it into an attractive home). But back at the time of purchase, the grass was tall and unkept and the old original outbuildings were in such poor shape that they were eventually bulldozed and new ones errected, one by one. It was the Aukerman’s daughter Debra who actually named the farm. Maggie said she can still vividly remember Debra’s voice as they pulled in the drive-way of their new Prairieville home. Maggie relates that her daughter said, “Us is going to live here? It looks just like Green Acres on TV!" Farming has always been a way of life for Maggie in addition to her former career as a nurse. Maggie said hei grandfather raised grapes and her father had a truck farm. “I always thought I was bom under a cabbage leaf,” she laughs. Maggie’s birthplace is Antwerp Township near Mattawan where she was boro at her parents home. She attended a one-room country school through the eighth grade and then graduated from Paw Paw High School. She attended Western Michigan University for a year and enrolled at the Bronson School of Nursing in Kalamazoo where she graduated in 1958. Her first job as an RN was in the obstetrics unit at Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw. She also worked at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo for several years and then was hired as the school nurse in the DeltonKellogg system for the two school years during 1971-73. After that, Maggie’s energies were directed to projects on the homefront. She delved into craft projects like decoupage and paper toille and in September of 1974. the family opened Green Acres Feeds at their farm. Maggie has spent the majority of her craft time doing all sorts of flower arranging and is self-taught in the art. Handling flowers for weddings is another specialty. She has earned awards at area fairs in addition to selling her creations at arts and crafts shows. Under the logo of “Mad Maggie," she does custom work, making all types of arrangements, wreaths, wall hangings.etc. Much of her work is in dried floral art and she grows a great deal of the materials herself. She does buy some materials like commercially dried pods and silk flowers. “It’s a lot of fun to take a bunch of weeds and flowers and a basket and have something that comes out pretty," she said of her hdbby. Fresh flowers are another specialty. She has a huge garden from which to select the specimens she uses. Coles to celebrate 40th anniversary Aukerman-Eaton exchange wedding vows Sorby-Hauschild united in marriage Maggie Aukerman of Green Acres Farm in Prairieville prepares a family favorite dessert— Pineapple-Lemon Cheesecake. Maggie has been entering her floral arrangements and blossom specimens at the Kalamazoo County Fair for about 23 years. She’s brought home numerous ribbons and awards including Tri Color Awards, and Sweepstakes in both the horticulture (perfect blossoms) division and arrangement category. For approximately 11 years, she has served as the supervisor of the open class flower exhibit at the Barry County Fair where she has also won ribbons. As a 4-H leader, Maggie has been teaching sewing to youth for 28-years. She also likes to sew for heraelf and others and a current special project is a wedding dress for daughter Cyndi who is getting married next month. In addition to Cyndi and Debra, the Aukermans have a son, John, and fourgrandchildren. Maggie currently babysits for one of her grandchildren in addition to being active in other interests. She is a charter member of the local ambulance board and was involved in drawing up the by-laws and contracts with the neighboring townships when the service reorganized in 1979 from a townshipoperated ambulance to a communityoperated service. Maggie has served as a chairman and treasurer of ,the ambulance board and currently is a trustee. She also is a member of the Gull Prairie Garden Club of Richland and is looking forward in the future to working with a county agency to help prevent child abuse. In her country kitchen, Maggie does a lot of canning at this time of the year from the produce raised in the family garden. When she plans a special dessert though, you can bet dairy products will be in the recipe. A family favorite dessert she’s been preparing for about eight years is a pineapple-lemon cheesecake. Maggie says she likes the recipe because "it’s quick and easy and a make ahead kind of thing." Maggie’s PineappleLemon Cheesecake Ingredients for filling: l-package Philadelphia cream cheese, softened; 1-cup sugar; 2-envelopes Dream Whip; 1-can (20oz. size) crushed pineapple; 1-small package lemon jello. Ingredients for crust: Make graham craker crust using about 20-graham crackers. 1-Tablespoon sugar; and l4-lb. butter Then put in a 9 by 13-inch pan. Mix the cream cheese and sugar together. Prepare Dream Whip as directed on package. Prepare the jello in a separate bowl and allow it to get to a soft jelled stage and then beat it with an electric mixer. Add the jello to the cream cheese and sugar mixture and beat again Then fold in the Dream Whip. Drain the pineapple and fold it into the mixture. Four the completed filling onto the graham cracker crust in a 9 by 13-inch pan. Garnish with walnut meats if desired. Or, in season, add fresh strawberry halves for a r*hil| until firm Miss Claire Elise Sorby and David Wilson HauschiId were united in marriage on August 20 at 2 p.m. at SL Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. The Rev. Leon Pohl officiated. Marty Shaw served as organist. Tom Maurer was the reader and Karen O’Laughlin and Steve Youngs were vocalists. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Donal Jack Sorby and Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Hauschild, Jr., all of Hastings. Carrie Duits, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Sheryl Marlor, sister of the bride; Betsy Hauschild, sister of the groom; , and Tara Walldorff, friend of the couple. Paul Hauschild, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were Matthew Hauschild, brother of the groom; David DeDecker and Charles Raymond, friends of the couple. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a full-length gown with a train fashioned with chiffon over summer satin. Appliqued lace covered the bodice, sleeves and ruffle. Flowers held her chapel-length veil and she carried a bouquet of peach roses and white carnations. The (ride’s attendants were identical posh peach polyester with ecru gathered lace forming the neckline and trimming the ruffle. They carried matching peach drawstring purses and single peach roses. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jordon, aunt and uncle of the groom, and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Walldorf, friends of the couple, were masters and mistresses of ceremonies. A reception for 275 guests was held at the Knights of Columbus following the ceremony. The Brothers Flynn entertained before dinner and the Blue Collar Band provided dance music after. Mrs. Mary Hauschild registered guests and helped serve cake along with Deb Raymond. Punch was served by Jeanette Norquist and Barb DeDecker. Honored guests were Mrs. Irene Riha and Mrs. Ethel Fowler, grandmothers of the bride, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kenfiekl, Mrs. Donna Kenfield, Mrs. Helen Munjoy, grandparents of the groom. Other special guests were Mr. and Mrs. Melchiori and Mr. Mark Melchiori, godparents of the bride. The new couple traveled to Marquette Island for their honeymoon. Following their return, they set up residence in Grand Rapids where both are attending college. Prior to the wedding, the bride was honored at several showers given by Judy and Tara Walldorff, Barb DeDecker, Jan Kietzmann, Jeannette Norquist, Cindy Wilcox, Jane Jordon, and family members in the Upper Peninsula. Ken and Ruth Cole of Vermontville were married October 12, 1943. Their family would like you to join us to celebrate their 40th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 16 at the Vermontville Bible Church from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Your presence is gift enough. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Aukerman of Delton are honored to announce the engagement of their daughter, Cynthia Louise Aukerman, to Ryan Lee Eaton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Eaton of Hastings. Cyndi is a graduate of Delton High School and is employed by Arnie’s Bakery and Restaurant in Grand Rapids. She will be attending Grand Valley State College in the winter. Ryan is a Hastings graduate and is employed by Slagboom Die and Stamping in Grand Rapids. A November 5 wedding is being planned. Wilcoxes to observe 40th anniversary Arnold and Lois Wilcox of Woodbury were married Dec. 6, 1943. Their family would like you to join us to celebrate their 40th anniversary on Oct. 29, 1983 at the Woodbury United Brethren Church in Woodbury from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Your presence is gift enoigh. Verus to observe 25th anniversary Friends, neighbors and relatives are in­ vited to share in the celebration of marriage for Marvin and Patsey Verus. An open house will be held on Saturday, Oct 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at their home on 821 W. Green St., Hastings. Your presence is the only gift desired. Birth Announcements It’s a GIRL Phillip and Patricia Thompson, Hastings, Sept. 27, 1:41 p.m., 7 lbs. Brenda Oliver, Delton, Sept. 27, 5:41 p.m., 8 lbs. George and Kimberly Enz, Lake Odessa, Sept. 29, 5:44 a.m., 5 lbs., 12 ozs. Marvin and Kristy McNew, Freeport, Sept. 29, 10:41 a.m., 8 lbs., 11 ozs. Foye and Sarah Pierce, Vermontville, Oct. 1, 11:09 p.m., 7 lbs., 1 oz. Gary and Deborah Dutcher, Saranac, Oct. 4, 8:20 a.m., 8 lbs., 7% ozs. Marriage Licenses James Baughman, Hastings, 33 and Sue Johnson, Lake Odessa, 35. Cary Smith, Lake Odessa, 21 and Linda Case, Hastings, 20. Douglas Gillespie, Hastings, 28 and June Nicholson, Hastings, 24. Robert Moore, Middleville, 36 and Donna Hall, Middleville, 32. Jan Stolz, Plainwell, 30 and Christine Lilley, Freeport, 27. Mary Jackson, Clarksville, Oct. 5, 4:42 p.m., 6 lbs., 13 ozs. It’s a BOY Finneys announce birth of twins Stephen and Marjorie Erb, Delton, Sept. 24, 2:24 a.m., 8 lbs., 6 02s. Jess and Sally Reil, Hastings, Oct. 2, 6:23 p.m., 7 lbs., 15 ozs. Timothy and Elizabeth Hyatt, Nashville, Oct. 3, 3:45 p.m., 6 lbs., 13 ozs. Thomas and Valerie Palmer, Nashville, Oct. 4, 9:39 a.m., 8 lbs., 15 ozs. Mary Lou Burke, Hastings, Oct. 6, 8:09 p.m., 9 lbs., 12VL ozs. Karen and Thomas Winegar, Ver­ montville, Oct. 7,1:04 p.m., 6 lbs., 13 ozs. Joel and Carolyn Clements, Battle Creek, Oct. 7, 5:55 p.m., 7 lbs., 12 ozs. Janet and Mark Highman, Hastings, Oct 10, 5:33 a.m., 6 lbs., 2 ozs. ITS TWINS Lusena Henney celebrated 90th birthday Oct. 8 Paul R. Moore Memorial award given to Paul Moore During the June awards and com­ mencement exercises held at Mont Pleasant High School, Schenectady, N.Y., Paul R. Moore received the Joseph S. Zizzl Memorial. This award is given to a technical student who demonstrated the many good qualities that Mr. Zizzi admired which include good citizenship, active in the school community, and high academic achievement, especially in the technical-science disciplines. Paul also was selected to have his biography published in the "Who’s Who Among American High School Students 198283". Recognition in the “Who’s Who" Is a national honor for junior and senior high school students who have demonstrated achievement in either academics, athletics, or extracurricular activities. Nominations are received from over 12,500 high schools and most of our nation's prominent youth organizations. Only five percent of the junior and senior class students are included in “Who’s Who” each year. This fall, Paul will be attending State University of New York at Buffalo where he will begin his studies in mechanical engineer ng. Paul is the son of Hugh and Nancy (Garlinger) Moore of Schenectady and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Garlinger and Mr. and Mrs. John Moore, all of Nash­ ville. Mrs. Fred (Lusena) Henney celebrated her 91st birthday Saturday, Oct. 8, as a guest of Mrs. Adelbert Heath of Algonquin Lake for lunch. Later in the afternoon, several of her former Carlton Center area friends came to enjoy ice cream and cake and an afternoon of visiting and catching 14). Mrs. Henney, who is now making her home at Sunset Acres Nursing Home on Lawrence Road, is the sister of the late Mort Nichols. Local Multiple Sclerosis Society to meet Oct 18th The R.E.M.S. Group of Barry County, Branch of Michigan Multiple Sclerosis Society will be having our monthly meeting at Pennock Hospital in the Adult Education Room, on Tuesday Oct. 18th, at 7 p.m. All Multiple Sclerosis persons, family and interested persons are invited. The hope of our R.E.M5. Group is to provides place where M.S. persons and their families can meet regularly to discuss mutual problems, to hear about the latest in research, treatment and health management and to participate in recreation and cultural activities with the help and guidance of the Michigan Chapter of M.S. For more information call Bonnie 945-9823 or Barb 945-4901. Mike and Kathy (Carpenter) Finney of Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City, Okla., are the proud parents of identical twin girls bora Oct. 7. Jessica Kayleen was bom at 5:44 p.m. and weighed 5 tbs., 15 ozs. and Jennifer Kayla was born at 5:56 p.m., 5 lbs., 9‘4 ozs. Grandparents are Mrs. Mary Gilmore and Jerry and Judy Finney, all of Hastings, and five great - grandmothers, four from the Hastings area. The Finneys live at 1120 S.E. 39th St., 73129. ^Counit) SeatCounge EVENING SPECIALS served after 4PM N0HDAY....M4SPMERIBS DIFFERENT Lunch Spndals . •7.95 Served Everyday Mon. thru Fri. TUESDAY.. MEXICAN NIGHT 5 tat - *175 CteAstas Mt ■ *4.75 WEDNESDAY. FRESH HOMEMADE Surprise! PIE THURSDAY .. CHICKEN IM or let.......... *5.50 raio**......... PORTERHOUSE STEAK.......... *7.95 HOT SATURDAY. SHRIMP(IsMiitar)... *5.95 HOMEMADE PRIME RIB......................... *6.95 SoqtsiCMi □ Daily DRINK SPECIALS □ Happy Hour . . Mon - Thur 3 to 6 p.m. □ Mon. Pitcher Night 6 io io p m. rsnaAUzmGin.y Come in ond enjoy our fine food and cocktails and relax in our old-time atmosphere. — Gory and Carla Rizor After Dinner Cocktelle and KTSmtlWINE \ ...for the cool month*. Kitchen Opens of 11 o m Serving III 10 p m Monrioy thru Thvnday: 'til AUdnfghf frlday nnd Saturday 128 SOUTH JEFFERSON HASTINGS. Ml.. .945-9026 �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, October 13, 1983. page 6 Collections enhance home decor Whether you collect stamps, coins, rocks, vintage bottles, art glass, or post cards, making your collection part of the decor can add interest to any part of your home. The more unusual the collection, the more in­ terest it provides. Collections of odd or interesting things tell a lot abot you — where you have lived and traveled, your interests, and what kind of mind you have. A collection’s ability to beautify and communicate is diminished, however, if not displayed properly. The saddest collection of all are those buried in drawers or closets packed in cartons and shoe boxes. If you decided to display your bobby or collectibles, the important thing is keeping them together. I have a friend who has a wonderful collection of Currier and Ives prints, each valuable and beautifully framed, but they are hung all through his home. A visitor would never realize it was a collection unless he toured the entire house. If a stockbroker has a fine collection of obsolete stock certificates tucked away in his bedroom closet, when will he ever enjoy them? More than half the fun of collecting is showing and sharing with others. A collection tells a more interesting story if it is displayed as a unit. Collections of framed itemsa should be shung on the wall. Acccumulations of rocks, seashells, old pewter, Hummel figurines or art glass should be shown on shelves or in glassed cases. Some collections may be exhibited in an unusual manner suggested by the collection itself. For example, a lady interested in glass insulators managed to obtain the top few feet and cross arms of a telephone pole, then mounted her collection on the arms A collector of old shaving mugs houses his treasures in a wall-mounted cabinet used by 19th century barbers to store their customers personal mugs. Many collectors of antique china or silver display their hobbies in China closets from the same period as their collections. Even if your tastes run to nothing more esoteric than family photographs, they can be displayed to advantage. A woman whose three daughters are her pride and joy has framed Dhotographs of them at different ages. She arranged them on a wall flanking a staircase so visitors can watch the girls grow up as the ascend the stairs. Another important thing to consider in showing your treasures is proper lighting. Items in cabinets usually require additional illumination to be seen to advantage. Ceiling track lighting or spotlights can be used to show off wall groupings. Perhaps the most important aspect of displaying a collection is knowing something about it. Including supplementary material that will explain the hobby or collection will add interest. For example, the interest in a frame of early air mail wili be enchanced by a few photographs of the old time airplanes that flew it — or perhaps a photograph of a pioneer aviator dressed in leather helmet, goggles, and fur-lined jacket. A desireable collection doesn't necessarily have to be antique, collectable, or even a hobby. We all have the most priceless treasures in our children and grandchildren. To capture and hold their growing yesars is to accumulate memories to treasure forever — not only for ourselves but for them later in life. We all have cherished photos and moments in a drawer or photo album — but lets put them on the wall! If we can’t see them how can we enjoy them? One large frame or a grouping of frames can serve as showcases for babies little fat hand prints, a lode of hair, first baby shoes, foot prints, baby teeth, photos, child's drawings, little love-notes to mommy and daddy (when we were still the only objects of their affection), pressed hang-picked posies brought to us with all the love their tiny hearts could hold; and later, report cards, awards and ribbons won for achievements, and a host of other treasures that pass through our lives but once. These memories, captured and held, become more precious with time. Who of us wouldn’t enjoy such a collage of our own growing up years? In any case, don't think merely mounting a collection will do the job. If you have a collection or display your visitors will ask Bahamas are subject of travelogue Dennis Glen Cooper, nationally known explorer, photographer, travel-lecturer, and television performer, will speak and show his beautiful color motion picture of a “Bahamas Holiday” at8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Central Auditorium in Hastings. The program is the second in the Kiwanis World Travel Series. The magnificent semi-tropical Bahama Islands, one of the world’s newest nations, begin just 50 miles off the east coast of Florida. These dream islands are known for their countless miles of powder-soft beaches and crystal-clear, many hued waters; their unparalleled beauty, the friendliness of their people and the great variety of sports and other vacation activities. There are more than 700 islands in the archipelago. ''Bahamas Holiday” will take you by luxurious cruise ship and commercial airlines to more than a dozen of the islands which are not only the most popular and appealing, but which are best equipped to care for vacationers Included in “Bahamas Holiday" are New Providence Island (Nassau), Grand Bahama Island (Freeport-Lucaya), the popular Abaco Islands, mysterious Andros, lively Bimini, charming Eleuthera, tne exclusive Windermeme Island Club, facinating Exuma, enchanting Long Island (Stella Maris), and tiny, remote and historic San Salvador, where Columbus first set foot in the New World. For those who enjoy a picture that is full of beauty, action and adventure, Cooper’s rich background in world travel and his excellent training as a professional geographer enable him to present a picture and story full of interest and understanding. Dennis Glen Copper, explorer, ace photographer, television personality, and nationally famous film-lecturer, is also an accomplished author and scientist Wayne University granted him its first master’s degree in geography. In World War II, military assignments took Major Cooper to Australia and New Guinea and to the Philippines and Tokyo. He was awarded the coveted Bronze Star medal for meritorious service during the Philip­ pines campaign. Cooper’s explorations in the field of archeology won him active mem­ bership in New York’s internationally famous Explorers Club. Tickets for the Kiwanis World Travel Series are $10 for six admissions, which may be used in any combination — six at one show, twoat three shows, etc. Student tickets are $3. Season tickets and single night ad­ missions are available at the door. Season tickets are also available from Kiwanis members, at many local businesses and at the Hastings Reminder-Banner office, 1952 N. Broadway. about it Whether its a grouping of old post cards, a cabinet of old cast iron toys, or a collection of antique china, learn all you can about it. A carefully-collected, attractively displayed, well-lighted collection adds in­ terest to a room, a bouse, or an apartment. More importantly, it tells the world its owner is a unique, interesting individual with special talentsand interests, and is willing to share that wiht others. Note- If any of Aud’s Antics readers would like to share a particular collection with her, writer ho- in care of the Hastings Banner. Hastings Chamber distributes posters The Retail Division of the Hasting^ Area Chamber of Commerce has distributed 1,020 posters to area schools for the Halloween Art Poster Contest. They include Southeastern, Northeastern, Central, St. Rose, and Hastings Junior High. The posters will be visable in Chamber of Commerce member retailers and restaurant windows and will also be on display in their places of business. Judging was to have been on Saturday, Oct. 22, but because of over­ whelming response posters will be judged at the Chamber of Commerce office on Thur­ sday afternoon, Oct. 20. Then posters will be delivered to retailers and restaurants for display through Oct. 31. Hastings HwWU ) Kiwanis Club presents... WORLD IRREL SERIES TUESDAY, OCT. 18 8:OO#;M. BnmsGIm Cooper “Bahamas Holiday” HASTINGS CENTRAL AUDITORIUM This armchair look takes one by luxurious cruise ship and by commercial airlines to the "Dream Islands” of the Caribbean. Glimpses of the count­ less miles of powder-soft beaches and crystal-dear waters, the friendly people of the islands, and the variety of sports and other vacation activities are included in the travelogue. Islands visited are not only popular and appealing, but also ones bestequipped to care for vacation-minded visitors. Other programs in the World Travel Series are “Chuckelogue in Pacific Northwest” by Stan Midgley on Nov. 15; “Call of the Yukon” by Steve Maslowski on Jan. 34; “Amazing World of Will Rogers” by Dr. John Booth on Feb. 21; and the “Three Worlds of Peru” by Jean and Eldridge Schlottman on Mar. 20. Gift certificates and ribbons will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes in grades first through third, grades fourth through sixth, and grades seventh and eighth. Also, cer­ tificates from local restaurants and ribbons will be given to 30 “honorable mention” partipants. If you see NEWS IN THE MAKING, call the HASTINGS BANNER and let us know... 948-8051 Liquidation Sale Continues ...by representatives of the Hastings City Bank. All merchandise on the premises of the Cleveland Stores at 124 and 130 E. State Street, Hastings, Michigan will be sold at further markdowns up to 70% off from regular prices. Purchases may be settled by cash, Visa and Mastercards or personal checks made payable to “Hastings Clothing” a special account at Hastings City Bank. City Stank Offices in Hastings and Middleville/ Member FDIC HASTINGS CL0THING...124 and 130 E. State Street, Hastings at the. ■door M50 • o«4' Mm (un|te xfmtaon) Mens Store Bargains...Prices Reduced Again 152 Suits from ’79°° to $22500 (Reg. Price to’365") Real Estate You are cordially Invited to attend a SIZE NO. IN STOCK 361 MS Ml ML 421 42L 43L US 441 4 1 S 1 M SEMINAR To Own Income Producing Real Estate Wfthout the Headaches of Active Management at... 121 WOODLAWN. HASTINGS, MICHIGAN Monday, October 17,1983 7:30 P.M. — Refreshments Will Be Served — RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 6 Vice President University Capital Corporation There is no cost or obligation if you attend Prospectuses will be available. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL... 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Pric« SUMMER JACKETS......... 60% OFFPrice Summer Wear . . .75% off Kutail Prices Hats & Mittens . 50% off Infant Knit Wear .40%off I Infant Bonnets... 40% off n lx ■> I Delton Varsity Jackets I w- * « I winter Coats 30 to 50% I Prices — OFF Rrtal Price. I �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. October 13, 1983, page 7 Woodland News by Catherine Lucas FAST Repair Service DDSss DMDs, DCs, DVMs, JDs, MDs Woodland Women’s Study Club held its annual Gentlemen’s Night Banquet last Tuesday evening at Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road. The group met in the church’s Fireside Lounge for punch and snacks before dinner. Later, a Swiss steak dinner was served by members of the Zion choir. The business meeting consisted only of accepting three new members — Mrs. Harold Stannard, Mrs. Garold McMillen and Mrs. Robert Crockford. After dinner, the group of 32 people moved back to the fireside lounge where they were entertained by Dave Storms of the Hastings YMCA with his magic act. The next meeting of the study club will be on November 8 at 2:30 p.m. in the Woodland Lions Den. That meeting will include a silent auction and each member should bring a small item to be auctioned. Duane Reuther will provide the program which will be about music and amplified stringed instruments. Rev. E. H. Schalkhauser was the supply minister at Zion Lutheran Church this week. Reverend Schalkhauser is retired from a Lutheran Church in Lansing. Dean and Wavia Lehman from Palm Desert, Calif, spent two days with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stannard last week. The Stannards took their guests to Rockford for an afternoon. The Lehman’s spent th* weekend in Lake Odessa with Wavia’s brother and sister-in-law, Duane and Marie Dea. dorff. When the Lehmans left Michigan, they were going to New York. Robert and Wendy Stannard arrived at the Harold Stannard home in WoodlanC last last week. Robert is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stannard and is a veterinarian who owns an animal clinic near San Francisco, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Stannard took Robert and Wendy to visit Harold’s cousin, Patti QuaBes, and her husband, Ken, who live near Flint, Mich., on Sunday. The Lakewood Community Council met recently for their first meeting of the season. The Food Pantry was discussed in depth. Numerous hungry people in the Lakewood area have been supplied food from the pantry since it was started. A discussion was held regarding a continued effort to see that the intention of the council is followed so that the pantry will be used only to feed people who are in an emergency situation and are desperately in need of food. The council decided that the food pantry would be open only one hour a week from now on — on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. — the Friday hour has been dropped. The pantry is at Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road. Th? annual Christmas boxes distributed by the Lakewood Community Council were also discussed. It was decided that they will be sorted, packed, and delivered on December 15,16 and 17 this year. Anyone who would like to help with this service can volunteer through their own church. Some folks- are now knitting and crocheting mittens and hats to be included in these boxes. Yarn for such projects is available through the Community Council. Ask the council representative of your church or call Mrs. Claude Smith. Also, the council will need lots of socks for these boxes. People in the Woodland churches have been asked to start stock piling socks as they do their holiday shopping. It may seem a little early to start planning for Christinas charity, but Christmas sneaks up on us and these are the sort of things that add stress when we are trying to get everything done at the last minute. Friday. Oct. 14 is the date for the Mg bazaar at Woodgrove Church. There will be baked goods and handmade items for sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A noon meal will be served — stew, fried cakes, pies, all homemade. Exactly one week later. Woodland United Methodist will bold their annual fall bazaar, October 21. Coffee and homemade doughnuts will be served in the church basement from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. A luncheon will be served in the church basement from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Marge Rairigh is in charge of making arrangements for the luncheon. A ham dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jean Schwarting and Margaret Stowell are in charge of the dinner. All meals and snacks are for free-will offerings. All the church ladies are working hard making things for the bazaar booths. Crafts, baked goods, candies, and country store items will be for sale all day. Shirley Kilmer and Ruth Newton are co-chairpersons of the bazaar this year. These two bazaars are always a good time for fellowship and to get an early start on Christmas shopping. On Sunday, Oct. 30, the Sunday School Children from Woodland United Methodist Church will meet at the church at 4 p.m. and go out in the village to Trick or Treat for UNICEF. When they return, they will have a family Halloween Party at the church. Kilpatrick Church Adult C- E. will meet at the church at 4:30 p.m. Saturday for a color tour. It is now planned that the color tour will end up at a Chinese restaurant near Grand Ledge for dinner at the end of the tour. George Schaibly is in charge of planning the route for the tour. Reverend Pamela Owens of the Woodgrove Parish Church recently took a combination vacation and church business trip to Texas. She left the Woodland area with her two children and drove through Indiana and Tennessee where she stayed with friends in each state for one night, after four days of traveling, she arrived at her parents' home in Dallas, Tex., where her family celebrated her birthday. Her brother and sister-in-law and other Owens relatives came to her parents’ home for the birthday celebration. When Rev. Owens left Dallas, she left her children with her parents and traveled to Austin, Tex., where she stayed with Laura Lews, a Divinity-School friend who is now a professor at the Austin Seminary. Pam’s husband, Rick Ream, met her in Austin, and they drove together to San Antonio for the Christian (Disciples of Christ) Church bi­ annual assembly. In San Antonio, Rev. Owens attended a two-day pre-assembly retreat for women ministers and seminarians of the Disciples of Christ Church. Rev. Owens had served on the committee to plan this retreat. After the retreat, Pamela and Rick stayed with close friends, the Ho family, and the rest of the time they spent in San Antonia Mr. Ho is also a minister and he and his family have recently moved to San Antonio from Boston, Mass. The emphasis of the Saturday sessions of the assembly was on peace. The Saturday evening meeting began with a peace procession in which ministers from all over the country carried banners for peace into the assembly hall. There were over 50 banners in the procession, and the one carried by Rick and Pamela was made by Linda Wise and Agnes Krammin in Woodland. It had the World Peace Prayer on it and doves and olive branches. Rev. Owens and her husband attended a Disciples Peace Fellowship breakfast and at the breakfast, Pamela received third-place prize for a sermon on peace that she had entered in a churchwide contest in which 64 sermons on peace were entered. Pamela spoke on two business items at the assembly business meetings. She also at­ tended a luncheon for Vanderbilt Universit)’ Divinity School Alumni. ‘ The last night of the assembly, a banquet was held for all Disciples clergy couples. Rick Ream is considered a member of the clergy although he is teaching at a Christian school and not actively preaching at present Over 100 people were at the banquet. After dinner, the clergy couples took two tour boats on the San Antonio River. They decorated the boats with signs and banners telling who they were and that they were attending the assembly in San Antonio, and they sang to the people on the banks of the river during the tour. After the assembly, the local couple went back to Dallas where they picked up their two children from Pam’s parents. Later, they stopped at Tyler. Tex to see Pamela s brother and sister-in-law and the new Aframe home they have built there. The Reams also made a side trip to Ruston, La. on their way back to Michigan where they had dinner with Holly Hewer, who is pastor of the University Presbyterian Church. Rev. Owens said that while on this trip, she saw and spent time with every close friend from her pre-Michigan life and her entire family. 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The couple’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mosson of Lake Odessa and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crow of Freeland. Terry Mosson of Houston was best man, while Karen was her sister’s matron of honor. The reception was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Auburn. They are residing in Grand Rapids. Both are graduates of Grand Valley College and are employed in Grand Rapids and Dennis is a graduate of Lakewood High School. Robert and Jolene Posira announce the birth of a sot. Andrew Jonothan, on Sep­ tember 30 at the Anchorage, Alaska hospital where Robert had been working for the summer and was staying at Jolene's parents’ home. Robert has a scholarship to the University of Troy in science and they will be returning to Troy, N.Y., while he completes his college work. Robert’s mother will be remembered here as Moveta Moes and a graduate of Lake Odessa High School. She and her husband, Robert, lived in Alaska before moving to Holland. Mich. Dale and Brenda Dennie announce the birth of a son, Bradley Allen, weighing seven pounds, at a Grand Rapids hospital. Grand­ parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ron Carpenter, Mrs. Joyce Dennie, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dennie, all of Lake Odessa, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mitchell of Saranac. The Jolly Dozen will hold its next meeting at the home of Susie Hansbarger on Friday afternoon, Oct. 21. She plans to leave soon for Florida. Ruth Peterman and Letha Reese were among the relatives and friends that at­ tended the wedding reception of Clare and Christian Luz ut the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Harlan MacDowell, in Grand Ledge last Saturday. The wedding ceremony was held at 11 a.m. in the Delta United Presbyterian Church of Lansing. Mrs. Peterman is a great - great aunt of the bride and Mrs. Reese is a cousin. The couple is residing at Tampa, Fla. A son, Jason Kim, weighing seven pounds and 13 ounces, was bom at St. Lawrence Hsopital in Lansing to Kim and Evelyn Livingston of Portland. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roger Livingston of Lake Odessa and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Green of Clarksville. On Sunday morning. Oct. 30, the men’s bieakfast will be held in the dining room of the Congregational Church. All members and friends of the church are invited to at­ tend the meal at 8 a.m. before the 9:30 a m. service. The annual meeting of the Michigan Conference of Congregational Christian Churches will be held on the campus of Olivet College on Friday and Saturday. Oct. 28-29, and will include workshops as well as dif­ ferent speakers. The Village of Lake Odessa and Odessa Township will be compiling a list of qualified remodelling contractors, plumbers, elec­ tricians. heating contractors, and roofing and insulation firms interested in working on .the home improvement project. The town­ ship and village are partners in these housing improvements, made possible under funding from a government program. David Strong again took the top honors in the Lakewood Vikings cross-country team. His time was 15.42 minutes. He is the son of Barbara Strong and the late Richard Strong of Lake Odessa. Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Shade of Lansing were the out-of-town visitors of Mildred Shade Wednesday. This message is sponsored by the following businesses'. RM Sales and Service 1710 S. Bedford Rood I I Wren Funeral Home Hastings Birke’s Cut Rate Shoe Store Shoes for the entire family Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Riverbend Travel Agency The Hollmork of Insuronce Excellence 533 West State Street Hastings Savings and Loan Assn. I I J Leary's Sport Center Downtown Hostings Feipausch Food Center Fine Foods - Meat - Produce Where Sovings Does Moke A Difference Hastings Aluminum Products, Inc. Dependoble Jewelers Since 1931 City Food & Beverage 1 SOW. Court St. Hastings Water Conditioning, Inc. Open9o.m. to 11p.m. Gambles 130 W. State St.. Hastings Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy Hastings Press Your Rexoll Store. Downtown Hostings 152W. State Street The House of Quality Banner and Reminder 313 North Boltwood Flexfab, Inc. Hastings City Bank Barry County Lumber Home Center 123 W. State St Culligan Water Conditioning Mfgs. of Home Improvement Products Patrick C. Hodges 629 So. Michigon The Travel Store Flexible Hose and Ducts for Industry Brown’s Custom Interiors "Prettiest Floors in Town" National Bank of Hastings Corner of W. State at Broadway Hastings Hotel The JC Penney Co,. Patten Monument Deportment Store, Downtown Hastings Cemetery Memorials 1952 N. Broadway County Seat Lounge Ben Franklin Store S. Jefferson St., Downtown Hostings 102 West State at Jefferson Cinder Pharmacy DOW. State St. Enjoy Our Hospitality Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. Ineweonrr lot rovr lilt Homo Iuwiih one! Cat �The Hastings Bannar—Thursday, October 13, 1983, page 8 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE The Board of County Rood Commissioners of the County of Barry, Michigan, did at a meet­ ing of said Board held on Sept­ ember 20. 1983. determined that that portion of the following described road be absolutely abandoned ond discontinued os a public highway. Beginning of a point on the Easterly line of Noffke Drive, distance S. 50*18' W. 266.86 foot from the Westerly most comer of Lot 65 ol the recorded Plat of "NOFFKE'S LAKE SHORE PLAT NO. 1", In Section 6, Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in the Office of the Register ol Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, In Liber 4 of Plats on page 18: thence S 39*42* E. 59.00 foot; thence S 50*If W. 125.00 foot; thenc© N 39*42 W. 59.00 foot to the Easterly line of Noffke Drive, extended Southwesterly; thence N 50*18' E, along sold Noffke Drive extended, 125.00 feet to the place of beginning. Being a part of th© turnaround area on the South side of Noffke's Lake Shore Plat. Containing 0.17 acres of land. and Beginning at a point on the Easterly line of Noffke Drive, distance S 50*18* W, 391.86 feet from the Westerly most comer of Lot 65 of the recorded Plot of "NOFFKE'S LAKE SHORE PLAT NO. 1". in Section 6. Town 4 North. Rango 10 West, Thornapple Township. Barry County. Michigan os recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in liber 4 of Plals on pogo 18; thence S 39*42* E. 59.00 feet to the South line of Noffke's Lake Shore Plat; thence N 89*12* W. along said South line 75.14 foot; thence N 40*10'41" E. 58.04 foot to the Easterly lino of Noffke Drive, extended Southwesterly ond the place of beginning. Being a part of the turnaround area on the South side of Noffko's Lake Shore Plot. Containing 0.039 acres of land. This notice Is given under and by virtue of Act No. 283 of Public Acts of 1909 os amended. Board of County Rood Commissioners of the County of Barry. Michigan Norman Jock Lenz. Chairman Robed D. Russell, Member Stephen Scott. Member I certify that the loregoing Is true and correct copy of a res­ olution mode and adopted at a regular board mooting of the Barry County Rood Commission on September 20.1983. Signed: Betty Moore Secretary of the Board 10-13 NOTICK or MVffTOAGC FOfKUOWRtiALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage mod© the 11th day of March. 1982, executed by MAROUITA L. ME1SENBACH, a single woman, as mortgagor, to HASTINGS CITY BANK, a Mich­ igan Banking Corporation, doing business at Hastings. Michigan, as mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Country, Michigan, on March 18. 1982. in Uber 250, on page 694. on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo and unpaid of the date of this notice Eight Thousand Six and 55/100 ($8006.55) Dollars for principal and Interest, no suit or proceed­ ing at low or In equity having been Instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale in said mort­ gage contained having become operative by reason of such de­ fault. Notice is hereby given that on Friday. October 28. 1983. al 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Eost front door of the Court House In the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for solo and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of sat­ isfying the amounts duo ond un­ paid upon sold mortgage, to­ gether with Interest thereon at fifteen (15%) percent per onr«m. together with the legal costs and chorgeslof sale, includ­ ing the attorney foes os provid­ ed by law and in sold mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned ond des­ cribed as follows, to-wit: The North 62 feet of lot 712, ex­ cepting beginning 70 feet North of the Southeast comer of said Lot 712, thence North 4 feet, thence West 15 feet, thence South 4 foot, thence East 15 feet to place of beginning, of the City, formerly Village, of Has­ tings, according to the recorded plat thereof. Barry County, Mich­ igan. The length of the redemption 27A.3240 CL (1948) Sec 600.3240 It six months. Doted: September 26, 1963 Richard J. Hudson of Siegel. Hudson, Geo. Show and Fisher Attorneys for Hastings Crty Bonk 215 South Church Street Hosting*. Michigan 49058 10-27 NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING County of Barry on Proposed Variance Permits Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing on October 18, 1983 ot 7:30 P.M. in the County Commissioner's Room. 117 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. Case No. V-34-83 Michael O'Brien, (applicant) (Prospective Buyer. Shelby Greene) Al this hearing, the following described prop«rty which generally lies at England Drive. Shelbyville, will be considered as the site for requesting a variance to expand parking area for England Point Resort. Parcel A - The North half of the following described parcel of land: Commencing 215 ft. West and 246.4 ft. North of the Eost quarter post of Sec. 6. th South 89* West 198 ft.; th North 1* West 261 ft.; th North 89* Eost 198 ft.; lhe South I* Eost 261 ft. to place of beginning. Orangeville Twp. Cose No. V-35-83 Georgia Organ, (applicant) 7:40 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which generc**y lies at C-85 Culbort Drive. Hastings. will be considered as the site for requesting a variance to place a 14 x 64 ft. H.U.D. approved mobile home on existing slab and to be six (6) feet from property lino. Lol 2, Culberts Plat No. 3. Carlton Twp. All of the above described property being located in Barry County, Michigan. Interested person desiring to present their views upon a variance request either verbally or in writing will bo given the opportunity to be hoard at the above mentioned time and place. The variance application are aval lobe for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 117 S. Broodway. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday thru Firdoy. Please call Winifred Kellor, Planning Director ot 948-8061 for further information. Norval E. Thaler. Clerk Barry County MORTGAGE SALE Default having been modo in the terms and conditions of o certain mortgage which was made on the 15th day of Septem­ ber. 1975 by HAROLD H. LANGSHAW and JANET LANGSHAW. husband ond wife, as Mortgagor to FIDELITY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOC­ IATION OF KALAMAZOO. Mich­ igan. a corporation under the laws of the United States, os Mortgage©, ond recorded on the 17th day of September. 1975. In the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County and State of Michigan in Liber 224 of Records, Page 142, on which murtgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid on the dote hereof $32,334.08 principal ond interest at 9'4% per annum, ond no suit or proceedings a* law or in equity having been instituted to recover th© debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, and the power of sale in said mortgage contain­ ed having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of November. 1983. at one o’clock In the afternoon at the Court House, in th© City of Hastings. State of Michigan, that oelng th© place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction or ven­ due the premises hereinafter described, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with Interest to date of sal© anJ legal costs and expen­ ses, including the attorney fee allowed by low. ond also any sums which may be paid by th© undersigned necessary to pro­ tect Its interest in the p rev Uses, which premises are described as situate In th© Township of Barry. County of Barry, and Stat© of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wit: All that certain pi©c© of parcel of land situated in th© Township of Barry in Barry County, and Stat© of Michigan, and described as follows: Th© East % of th© Southwest '4 of Section 33. Town 1 North. Rang© 9 West, except th© Plat oi Warren Acres, according to th© recorded plat thereof, also ©xc©pt commenc­ ing at th© Northwest comsr of th© East *4 of th© Southwest *4, thenc© South 89*53'30" East along th© East ond West '4 fin© of said Section 33. a distance of 167.21 foot, thence South 00*10* 30" East 528 feet, thence North 89*53'30" West 167.21 feet, thence North 00*10'30' West along the West line of sold East % of the Southwest *4 of Section 33. a distance of 528 feet to th© place of beginning. Barry Town­ ship, excepting therefrom, how­ ever. the following described property: Land situated In the Township of Barry. County of Barry, State of Michigan more particularly described os: Begin ning at a point on th© East ond West !4 line of Section 33. Town 1 North. Rang© 9 West, distant North 89*53'30" West, 233.00 foot from the center of said Sec­ tion 33, thenc© continuing North 89*53’30" West 927.00 feet, thence South 00*10*30" East 233.00 feet, thence South 89*53'30" Eost 926.B3 feet, thence North 0OW00" West 233.00 feet to the place of begin­ ning. Subject to on easement over the Northerly 33.00 feet for public highway purposes. The period of redemption will bo one year from date of sole. Dated: September 22,1963 FIDELITY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO by Robert C. Engels, one of Its attorneys DRAFTED BY: FOX, THOMPSON. MORRIS. STOVER* O'CONNOR 610 Comerka Building Kalamazoo, Michigan 49C07 Telephone: (616)381-2730 10-20 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY PROBATE COURT JUVENILE DIVISION 0RM* FM PVMJCAT10M 0NNEAMNG Case No. 2519 TO: Larry Roscoe and Jeon Roscoe IN THE MATTER OF: Juvenile File No. 2519 A petition for termination of par­ ental rights has been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on October 27. 1983 at 2:00 p.m. in the probate courtroom located at 220 West Court Street, Hastings, Ml. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Larry Roscoe and Jean Roscoe personally appear before the court at the time and place stat­ ed above. This hearing may result in a per­ manent loss of your rights to the child. Octobers. 1983 Richard N. Loughrin. 10-13 Judge of Probate Rhoades, McKee S Boer One Waters Building Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE Ulf Default has been made in the conditirns of a mortgage mode by Glenn I. Raymond, alto known as Glonn Raymond and Nancy L. Raymond. a* Ns wife and in her own right and Lester D. Raymond and Jessie L Raymond, os his wHe and in her own right, mortgagors, to the Federal Land Bank of Sr. Paul, mortgagee, dated April 20. 1979 recorded April 27. 1979 in Liber 240. Page 933. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the dole of this notice there Is claimed to be due for princi­ pal ond interest and advances on said mortgage the sum of One Hundred Ten Thousand Six Hundred Ninety-one and 98/100 Dollars (SI 10.691.96). No suit or proceedings at law have been in­ stituted Io recover this debt secured by sold mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided. and to pay such amount with interest, as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, includ­ ing the attorney fee allowed by low. said mortgage will be fore­ closed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to the highest bidder at the Court­ house in Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday. October 20. 1983 at 1:30 p.m. afternoon local time. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the County of Barry, State of Mich­ igan ond Is described as follows, S’A NW %. EXCEPT the North 220 feet of the West 198 foot thereof, Also further EXCEPTING a parcel described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer thereof, thence North 381.0 feet along the West lino of said S'/iNW'4 to a place of beSnning; thence North 206.71 et along the West lino of said SI4NW'4, thence East per­ pendicular to said West line 206.71 feet, thence South paral­ lel with said West line 206.71 foot, thence West 208.71 feet to the place of beginning, SE%NE'4, Sec. 17; all In T4N, Subject to existing highways, easements and rights of way of record. The above described premises contain 118 acres, more or loss. Pursuant to public act 104, public acts of 1971, os amended, the redemption period shall be twelve months from the date of the foreclosure sale, as determined under Section 3240 of said oct. being MSA 27A3240(6). Doted: September 14,1983 RHOADES, Md£E< BOER By David Blast' Business Address: On » Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Telephone: 616-459-4527 1 0-13 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER OF PUBLICATION Filo No. 83-435-DM MAUREEN M. BIEK. Plaintiff, JOHi'W. BIEK. Defendant. David A. Dimmers (P12793) Attorney for Plaintiff At a session of said Court hold in th© Courthouse in the City of Hastings, Michigan, on the 28th day of September. 1983. PRESENT: HONORABLE RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Judge. On the 9th day of August, 1983. on action was filed by Maureen M. Blok. PlolntiH. against John W. Blek, Defend­ ant, In this court to obtain a de­ cree of divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the defendant, John W. Blek. shall answer or take such other ac­ tion as may bo permitted by law on or before 28th day of December, 1983. Failure to com­ ply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief de­ manded in the complaint filed in this court. Richard M. Shuster. Circuit Judge DIMMERS A McPHILLIPS 220 South Broadway 10-27 Hastings. Ml 49058 The Hastings tennis team has been playing on four newly resurfaced courts this fall thanks to a $14,499 project undertaken by several area businesses. Show here are (from left) Don Lawrence of Felpausch, Neil Gardner of Hastings City Bank, Doug DeCamp of Flex Fab, Andy Johnson of Hastings Manufacturing, and Rhoades, McKee & Boer On© Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default has boon made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Donald J. Griffin and Shirley A. Griffin, as his wife and in her own right, mortgagors, to lhe Federal Land Bank of St. Paul, mortg.'aoe, dated July 22, 1980, recorded on September 19, 1980 <n Liber 246, Page 566, Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such default the under­ signed elects to declare the en­ tire unpaid amount of said mort­ gage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be duo for principal and interest and advances on said mortgage the sum of One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Four and 32/100 Dollars ($175,384.32). No suit or proceedings at law have been instituted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case modo and provided, and to pay such amount with interest, as pro­ vided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expen­ ses. including the attorney fee allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to highest bidder at the courthouse in Hastings, Mich­ igan on Thursday. November 3, 1983 at 1:30 p.m., afternoon local time. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, and is described as follows, to wit: W14NW4. NW'4SW'4, The City of Hastings, Michigan will receive bids at the office of the Director of Public Services. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan until 10:00 a.m., FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1983 for furnishing the following equipment: One (1) 1984 Truck with hydraulic dump box and plow; truck with a minimum G.V.W. rating of 10,000 lbs. One (1) 1974 Ford Truck and plow offered for trade. Complete specifications may be obtained at the above address. MIKE KLOVANICH Director of Public Services S'4SW%. SVJNEKSW'/. of Sec. 2. except the South 50 feel thereof. All in Sec. 2, T3N.R8W. Subject to existing highways, easements, and rights of way of record. The above described premises contain 218 acres, more or less. Pursuant to public art 104, public acts of 1971, as amended, the re­ demption period shall be twelve months from date of the fore­ closure sale, as determined un­ der Section 3240 of said act, be­ ing MSA 27A. 3240(6). Dated: September 19. 1983 RHOADES. McKEE* BOER By David Blass Business Address: One Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Telephone: 616-459-4527 Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 10-27 Why don’t you open an account at NBH...and enjoy the convenience of 24-HOUR BANKING With our newly installed ATM — Automatic Teller Machine available anytime of day... 7 days a week in our east vestibule; with pleny of convenient FREE PARKING! Apply for your 24-Hour... Banking Card Your keys to 24-Hour Banking-are your card and your personal identification number (secret code). Get yours today and gain access to your money whenever you*e ready. We know that time is important to you It’s a sure bet that convenience is too. That’s why we offer 24 Hour Banking because there are times when you’re ready to do your banking outside of regular bank­ ing hours. Or just want to get in and out in a hurry. So we’re ready. Anytime you are. And even when you’re not. 24 Hour Banking. We’re ready... With the 24 Hour Banking new auto­ mated teller service, you can choose your banking hours. Anytime you're ready. It’s a snap... To get Immediate access to your checking and savings with 24 Hour Banking you simply... • Insert your card into the slot as shown. • Punch in your secret code. ...Anytime • You can do your banking when the bank is closed. On weekends. Evenings. Holidays. • And you can bank when we're open. Because it’s fast and easy. Advertisement for Bids Larry Kornstadt of National Bank of Hastings. At right are Julie Welton and Angie Weller of the tennis team. Other companies or individuals donating to the project were the Depot Law Offices, Hastings Medical Group, and Roman Feldpausch. ...For your banking needs With the 24 Hour Banking Card you'll have access to: Your checking for... Withdrawals Deposits Transfers Your savings for... Withdrawals Deposits Transfers You can even make payments to the bank! And more. • Follow easy step-by-step instruc­ tions that guide you through each transaction. Id ATI ON AL ~"^|IWank of [Hastings West State at Broadway Member FDIC (All deposits Insured up to $100,000.00) �The Hostings Bonner— Thursday, October 13. 1983, poge 9 ----------------------------- A thletic Profile-________________ Saxons seek to break streak by Steve Vedder Louie Burroughs runs for o short gainer against Harper Creek on Friday. Hastings runner Burroughs enjoying good grid season by Steve Ved<kYou’d think a high school running back that stands only 5-7 and weighs 175 pounds would suffer awful poundings each week. But Louie Burroughs isn't any dummy. He learned early a player doesn’t automatically have to take such abuse. “I haven't been beat on since I was a sophomore” smiled Burroughs after a recent Saxon practice session. “I learned fast to dish itout instead of taking it” And the Saxon running back has done his share of dishing it out this season. Burroughs, the Saxons leading rusher, has team with sophomores Bruce Hoffman and Dave Kensington to form an excellent trio of running backs for Hastings. Burroughs has gained 231 yards on 57 carries for a respectable 4.0 yards per carry. The well-mannered and articulate senior first lettered as a sophomore and enjoyed an excellent season last year as a junior. Despite missing three games with a severly sprained ankle. Burroughs gained over 700 yards. He isn’t headed in that direction this year, but Saxon coach Jeff Simpson that really isn’t the fault of Burroughs. “We just haven’t got him the holes this year," said Simpson. “He’s a-nice kid and everything, I just wish we could get him his holes.” Burroughs actually has played on three radically different Hastings teams in his years on varsity. A strong Hastings team posted a 7-2 record when he was a sophomore, and last year the team started slow but finished with four wins. This year, cf course, the Saxons are winless. Burroughs, one of the Saxon co-captains, said playing for such a variety of teams doesn’t affect him personalty. "Not really,” he admitted. “If your ver­ satile enough you can go with the flow.” He does, however, admit this season has been a disapointing. “It’s been frustrating. You want things to click but you can't do anything about it,” said Burroughs. “You just try to keep the attitude up.” Lew Lang inducted into WMU Hall Lew Lang of Hastings is one of four men who will be inducted into Western Michigan's Athletic Hall of Fame. Induction ceremonies will be held on the WMU campus Oct 21 and 22. Lang lettered in basketball four times (1943-44,1946-47) ’ and once in football (1942). A Kalamazoo native, Lang captained the 1944 squad that ranked No. 4 nationally, losing to just one collegiate opponent during a 15-4 campaign. His teams combined for a 54-17 record and he also co-captained the 1947 squad. Lang went on to serve 36 years as a teacher, coach and administrator in the Hastings School system. His basketball teams won 65 per cent of their games and nine league championships over 17 years. In baseball, Lang’s teams won 80 per cent of their games and won or tied for league honors 10 times. Lang retired as assistant superintendent of the Hastings Public School system this past July after previously serving as a principal at the elementary, junior high and high school level. Saxon eagers end losing streak, 55-45 The Hastings basketball team ended a modest two-game losing streak with a 55-45 win over Harper Creek. The Saxons are now 8-2 overall and 3-2 in the Twin Valley. Hastings had lost its previous two games to Coldwater in double overtime and undefeated Marshall. Paula Atkinson scored 27 pointe and Amy Atkinson chipped in 16. Amy and Carrie Dunn had 13 and 10 rebounds respectively. Tammy Connor led with three steals and Paula had four blocks. The Saxons and Beavers were tied 23-23 at the half, but Hastings pulled away in the second half with an 18-14 advantage. As one of the team’s captains, it is the job of Burroughs to keep that attitude up. “At the beginning it was hard to do that,” he said. “But then things started to click. You just have to adopt to the situation you’re in.” Despite his 700-yard season last year, Burroughs tended tofumble the ball too often to suit him or Simpson. This year, even though the Saxons have made far too many mistakes as a team, the finger can’t be pointed at Burroughs. Simpson said Burroughs pushed himself hard on the weights last summer trying to atone for the fumbling. That extra work didn’t slide past Simpson’s watch. “He's a super kid,” said Simpson of his senior running back. "You couldn't ask for a better kid. He's one of .the hardest workers I've ever had." Simpson said Burroughs is the type of player who will gladly put aside personal goals to better the team as a whole. “Anything the team will benefit by, Lou will go with,” said Simpson. Lou agreed that the team should come first. Last year, for example, Burroughs gained 100 yards in a game four times. This year his top effort was 68 yards against Sturigs. Burroughs said he would have liked to gain 1,000 yards this season, but at this point in the season it doesn’t look like he’s going to make it. He isn't complaining, though. “It would be great to gain 100 yards each week and have the team win, but I go with how the team plays,” said Burroughs. “If they play well I’ll get my 100 yards.” Lou is mature enough to realize he’s getting more out of football than running up and down a field trying not to get pounded into the turf. He sees what football, as well as any sport, can do for a person his entire life. "I like the competing and seeing what football can do for people,” said Burroughs. “It’s unbelievable what it can do for people’s attitudes toward life. “It can give them that winning, com­ petitive edge that they can use through their whole life.” Family Fun Night coming Oct 14 A Family Fun Night, sponsored by the Hastings school system, the YMCA Youth Council, and the Hastings Community Fund, will be held at Hastings High School on Friday, Oct. 14 from 6:45-8:45 p.m. Admission is $2 per family with children must being at least three years old and ac­ companied by one parent. Activities include basketball, crafts, volleyball, aerobics, roller-skating (bring own skates), gymnastics, parachute games and “Old-time movies." Refreshments will be available. For more information call 945-4574. Harriers split meet The Hastings boys cross country team knocked off Harper Creek 25-31 and Jackson Northwest 22-35 in a double dual. Brad Bennett placed first in the meet with a time of 17:28. Mike Shaw took second for Hastings, Wayne Oom third, Chris Geething fourth and Beau King fifth. The Saxon girls lost 19-37 to Northwest. Char Gibbs took second with a time of 20:34. The next finishers in order were Jean Chenier, Colleen Duffy, Nikki Dunham and Ronnie Frick. Albion is not the ideal place to break a fivegame losing streak. Not ideal in the respect that playing the torrid Wildcats at home is not an easy task. But then, Hastings coach Jeff Simpson probably isn't picky where the losing streak ends — just that it does. Simpson will send his 0-5 Saxons into a . Lion’s den, er, make that Wildcat's lair this Friday to take on an Albion team that has outscored opponents 86-0 the last two weeks. For the season Albion is 4-1 overall and 2-1 in the Twin Valley. Coldwater, Sturgis and Hillsdale have also only lost once in the league while Hastings is the only winless team in the conference. Simpson says there have have been bigger upsets than Hastings beating Albion. “We haven’t played an offensive and defensive team this year," he says, “but we're going to have toplay as a foothall team to beat Albion. “If we can start playing our football game we could win.” To beat Albion, Hastings is going to have to slow down an offense that has beaten Harper Creek 40-0 and Hillsdale 46-0 the last two. weeks. Simpson says Albion lives and dies on the big play and relies on the players’ natural talents to win. The Wildcats are not a pat­ terned football team. “They have some good athletes.” says Simpson of Albion. "They always do.” Hastings again showed against Harper Creek it is not a bad football team; it’s just one that can’t put the ball in the end zone for any number of reasons. The Saxons passed for a season-low 80 yards against Harper Creek. The running game, however, amassed J34 yards, second only to the 158 yards gained against Sturgis. Hastings had more running plays than Harper Creek, 65-42, but could only score seven points. The solution? Simple, says Simpson. “Right now we’re a team that doesn’t capitalize on other people’s mistakes.” That will have to change and it might as change in the Wildcat’s lair. In other county games on Friday night, Middleville (3-2 overall, 3-1 league) has a key game at Comstock Park (4-0 O-K Blue). If Thornapple Kellogg loses its wait till 1984. If they win, the Trojans will be tied with Comstock Park for the league lead. Mid­ dleville coach Ray Page says his troops will be ready. “They’re a tough ballclub,” says Page of Comstock Park. “It's a matter of getting things together like the Hamilton game (an 8-6 win).” Comstock Park features quar’erback Jack Houghton — the all-everything type — and a solid defense. • '33 In another game involving a Barry County school, Maple Valley (4-1, 3-0) has a homecoming affair with St. Rhilip. The ’, Tigers, improved after a disapointing year in 1982, are 3-2 overall and 2-1 in the SMAA. The Lions have been playing inconsistent football throughout their first five games, and a clear cut win over St. Philip might put Maple Valley over the hump. Lakewood (1-4,1-3) will host Coopersville and Delton (1-4,1-2) will entertain Paw Paw in other county games on Friday. H. Creek 13, Hastings 7 It was a game that Hastings could have won except that the Saxons couldn't move Golfers busy with conference meet Despite drizzly conditions, the Hastings golf team finished second in the West Central Closed Golf Tournament held at the But­ ternut Brook Golf Course in Charlotte. The host Orioles shot a 320 to outdistance second place Hastings, which shot a 335. Grand Ledge was third with a 341, Ionia fourth with a 347 while St. Johns finished last with a 348. Dave Kuzava of Hastings tied with Charlotte's number one man for meet medalist with an impressive 75. The Saxons also extended their nonconference winning streak to 10 with a ISO166 win over Ionia at the Rolling Hills Golf Course. Mark Brown of Hastings was meet medalist with a 38. Kuzava shot a 39, Dave Bachman a 40 and Mike McLean shot a 42 for the other Saxon scores. The Saxon golf team also finished their fourth and final conference match by finishing second to Sturigs. The Trojans shot a 328, one shot better than Hastings. Following the match eight golgers were named to the all conference team. Among those were Dave Kuzava with the third best average, and Mark Brown, who had the fifth best average in league play. the ball once they tound themselves in Harper Creek territory. Harper Creek scored at 9:49 mark of the second quarter to break a 7-7 tie. On the first play after the Saxons fumbled a punt at their own 43, Beaver quarterback Brad Lefevre connected up with Wally Vanderwall for what turned out to be the winning touchdown pass. The Beavers had opened the scoring at the 6:42 mark of the first quarter after driving to the Hastings one-yard line. After holding at the one for tliree plays. Dewey Garside finally scored and Brian Bagwell's extra point made it 7-0 Harper Creek. Hastings tied the game with 23 seconds left in the first period. Scott Price hopped on a fumbled punt to give Hastings the ball at the Harper Creek seven and three plays later Louie Burroughs scored from the three-yard line. Paul Turnes kicked the fextra point. Delton 13, Mattawan 0 Wayne Bourdo scored the first Delton touchdown in the third quarter on a one-yard run. The touchdown had been set up by an Eric Pessell to Vaughn Mills that put the ball at the Mattawan 10. Delton scored again in the fourth period when Rick Hurdlebrink picked off his second pass of the game and sped 19 yards for a touchdown. His extra point kick made the final 13-0. Delton’s defense held Mattawan (0-5) to a meager 57 total yards on 47 rushing and 10 more through the air. Mattawan completed just two of 19 passes. Delton, which kept Mattawan outside of its 30-yard line the entire game, intercepted five passes and recovered two fumbles. The Panthers finished with 158 yards rushing, including 138 by Bourdo, and 26 more yards through the air. T-Kellogg 35, Caledonia 6 Middleville remained alive in the O-K Blue title race last Friday with a convincing 35-6 win over rival Caledonia. Scott Kaminski scored two first quarter touchdowns on runs of three and 20 yards, and combined with Tim Heffner’s conversion pass to Tim Brown, staked Middleville to a 14-0 lead. Scott Dufflo blocked a punt for a safety in the second quarter and Middleville scored again on a three-yard run by Heffner for a 220 lead. Tom Barry upped the margin to 28-0 with a four-yard run in the third quarter. Caledonia finally got on the board in the third quarter on a one-yard run by Mike Stallings to make it 28-6. Thornapple Kellogg’s Steve Rosenberg closed out the scoring with a two-yard run late in the fourth quarter. Lester Caldwell kicked the extra point MV15, Springfield 8 Chris Barton nished for two second half touchdowns and Gary Reid ran for 143 yards in 24 carries to spark Maple Valley to the win. Springfield opened the scoring in the second quarter after returning an in­ terception to the Maple Valley eight-yard line. The Lions held for three plays but on SPORTS fourth down Bob Converse hit Jerry Hamilton with a touchdown pass. Converse passed to Tim Blodgett for the two-pointer and an 8-0 lead. The score remained 8-0 until Maple Valley took the second half kickoff and marched 70 yards in 13 plays. Barton capped the drive with a 12-yard run. Reid's conversion tied the score at 8-8. Maple Valley scored the clincher late in the third quarter after Eric Browne returned an interception to the Springfield 33. The Lions moved the ball to the one where Barton took it over. Scott Everett’s kick made the final 15-8. Waverly 14, Lakewood 0 Lakewood’s football team ceased making critical mistakes, but still lost a 14-0 decision to tough Lansing Waverly last Friday. The Vikings were victimized by Tom Carter’s 36-yard interception return for a touchdown in the second quarter, but that was Lakewood’s only real mistake of the game. For the first time all year Lakewood did not fumble the ball, and the interception was the team’s only turnover. Waverly scored only once off Lakewood’s defense — a one-yard quar­ terback sneak by Jeff Artibee in the second period. Lakewood rushed for 129 yards and passed for 58 more The Vikes completed only five of 16 passes. Bill Barker was the leading rusher gaining 63 yards on 17 carries. Lakewood actually had the chances to win the game in the second half. Three times the Vikings drove inside the Waverly 20, but came away empty each time. ...ataglance by Sieve Vedder Over-the-Hill gang still riding The name just sort of dawned on Pete Lubieniecki one day. Pete, who retired from E.W. Bliss in 1976, was looking to organize some of his retired golfing buddies al that time and was looking to come up with some sort of handle for the group. So he happened to be watching this old western on television about this group of old duffers who were going to knock off som? banks as a last fling. The group of elderly cowboys called themselves the Over-the-Hill-Gang. And Pete, being the sharp person that he is, quickly saw the similarities between the cowboys and his golfing cronies. Thus the Over-the-Hill-Gang, Hastings-style, was born. Lubieniecki concedes there is one thing that separates the cowboys in the movie from his golfers. “Instead of robbing banks, these guys are trying to pick one another’s pockets on the golf course,” chuckled Lubieniecki during the group's recent awards banquet. The banquet, held annually at the Hastings Country Club, featured the majority of the gang's 55 members. The golfers drank wine, wolfed down sloppy joes and baked beans, and swapped stories. Mostly they just drank wine and swapped stories. The-banquet was the culmination of the Over-the-Hill-Gang’s golfing season which lasts from early June to October. The group, now seven years old, meets every Tuesday afternoon to golf either nine or 18 holes. Near as anyone can tell, Lew Lang is the youngest member of the gang at age 60. But that really is a misnomer because, ae Lew noted, “I can’t become a full-fledged member until I can drink a pitcher of beer.” And some people thought college frats had treacherous initiations. The oldest member of the gang is 91year old Howard Tredinnick. He joined the Hastings Country Club in 1937 and' he said he isn't about ready to give up playing golf. “That’s what keeps you active,” related Howard. “If you don’t keep going you’ll die." Howard bangs around the country club links with fellow gang members like 89-year old Brandy (“I’m just a kid.") Brandstetter, 89-year old Leon (“I’m gonna be90soon.”) Stander, and 80-year old Roman Feldpausch Pete said the talents of the golfers ((on’t exactly make Jack Nicklaus turn green with envy, but they aren’t Sunday morning hacks either. Most of the gang members break out their four-irons two to four times a week — no small feat for someone 70 or 80 years old. Pete admitted forcing oneself onto the course can get to be a struggle at times for the men; “Some of the guys are hurting," he said. "They're fighting -some malignancy or illness and it kind ot slows them down.” Despite the aches and pains and problems of age, these men try to stick to their posted foursome schedules each week. Pete said the gang is good about that. “I’ve found over the years if you set something up and push it, they’ll rally around it,” said Pete. But on this special awards banquet day all the problems are forgotten. There are the usual good-byes to the gang members who’ll be spending the winter.in Florida, the usual jokes about who is older than who, and the constant inquiries about is married or divorced and where so-and-so works now. The thing that is impressive about these men is that they are still doers. They get out of that living room recliner and involve themselves in something they enjoy. My generation, the layed-back generation, could probably learn something from a man who makes himself get out and do something for himself. And now ♦hat I stop and think ebout it, Pete probably picked a bad name for his gang. They’re a long ways from being overthe-hili. Saxon sports next week Oct Oct Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. 13 13 13 14-15 14 15 18 JAYVEE FOOTBALL. GIRLS BASKETBALL J.H. BASKETBALL... GOLF............................. VARSITY FOOTBALL CROSS COUNTRY... GIRLS BASKETBALL . ............ Albion at 6:30 .... at Albion at 6:00 at Woodland at 4:00 ................... Regionals .... at Albion at 7:30 at Coldwater at 5:00 .. .Charlotteat6:00 The Over-the-Hill Gang — (Front row) Hal Buerge, Lew Lang, Darrel Holl, Frank McMillan. Stan Baxter, Lynn Perry, Fred Ziegler and Whitey Rohr. (Second row) Pete Lubieniecki, Cedrie Morey, Al Steur/, Leo Stonder. Howard Tredinnick, Clayton Brandstetter, Homer Smith, Harry Burke and Rudy Flora. (Third row) Howard Peters, Dick Jacobs, Don Fisher, Paul Siegel, Mort Bacon, Darrell Aldrich, M. Les Dorman, Loren Garlinger, Dr. John Mulligan, Art Bateman, George Etter, Hugh Stonlake and John Hopkins. Missing are George Bauer, Marsh Cook, Jim Cotter, Jack Hoke. Jock Kennedy, Roman Feldpausch, Gerald Lawrence and John Sullivan. • �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, October 13, 1983. page 10 Oom awarded army medal Bernie Oom of Hastings, a Lietenant Colonel in the Michigan Army National Guard, was recently awarded the Army Commendation Medal by the Department of the Army. The award was presented for exceptional performance of duty as Inspector General for the Department of Military Affairs. He was commended for bringing new and in­ novative methods to the system of providing assistance to the individuals in the National Guard. The award presentation was made at a recent assembly in Lansing by Brigadier General Jerome Mathieu, Commander of the Michigan National Guard. Oom is currently the State Inspector Genera] of the Michigan National guard with headquarters in Lansing. He has been a member of the MARNG for 22 years. Oom initially received his commission in 1960 through the R.O.T.C program at Western Michigan University. He is a teacher and longtime baseball coach at Hastings High School. Bernie Oom Words for the Y’s Family Nite at the High School - Looking for a neat family activity for your threeyear-old on up, and is not expensive? If so, look no further. The YMCA-Youth Council, the Hastings Public Schools, and the Com­ munity Fund will be hosting a Family Nite at the Hastings High School gym. The program is open to any family of the Hastings area, from 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. There will be an opportunity to play basketball, volleyball, do crafts, see some old-time movies, do gymnastics, do aerobics, play some parachute games and maybe even rollerskate (you bring your own skates). The cost is $2 per family with a charge of 50 cents per person per craft if they want to make crafts. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or adult. Lockerrooms will not be available. For more information, call the YMCA office at 945-4574. Rock N’ Aerobics - Starting November 1 and continuing for six weeks, the YMCAYouth Council will he offering an aerobic dance program for those in grades 6-12. The program is especially designed for those in those grades, and music will be from the Top 40. The class will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at Southeastern Elementary School's gym. For those in grades 6-8, the class will be from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and those in grades 9-12, the class will be from 4:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Each class has a limited number of participants so pre-registration is required. The cost is $10. To register, you should put your child's name, address, phone and class desired for, and mail it and your check to: 520 E. Francis, Hastings. Mrs. Mel Hund will be the instructor. For more in­ formation, you may call the YMCA at 9454574. City League Basketball - On Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., at the Hastings High School gym, the YMCA-Youth Council will be having a managers meeting for the organization of the 1983-84 adult city basketball season. Each team that par­ ticipated last year and wants to play in this year’s season or any new teams are en­ couraged to attend. Rule changes, fees for teams, and starting times will be covered at this meeting. BY... Dave Storms Adult Indoor Soccer - There will be an organizational meeting for a.’y adult in­ terested in playing indoor soccer this winter The meeting will be held in the high school in Room ASM, on Weanesday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will concentrate on team formation, playing times, referees, and fees. For more information, contact Bruce Johnson, 795-7224, or the YMCA office at 9454574. Any team that played last year and wants to play this year and any new team or players are encouraged to attend. YMCA WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL ROUND ROBIN TOURNAMENT Results after final week. Fiberglass Hook Auto Supply Great Lake Federal Buckland Insurance Advocates McDonald's Lake Odessa Livestock W L 32 l 27 6 23 10 23 10 22 11 ie 17 14 19 Volleyball tourney entries due Oct. 77 A womens Class B volleyball tournament will be held Oct. 22 at Lakewood High School. The cost of the tournament, sponsored by the Lakewood Community Education, is $30 and a team is guaranteed four sets. Please send entry fee and roster with name of your team and team captain’s address and phone number by Oct. 17. There will be an eight-person limit on the roster. Make checks payable to and send roster to Teresa Henney, 10920 Davenport Rd., Woodland, MI. 48897 or 367-4564 or 367-3431. Spectrum 13 20 Bumpers 10 23 Ink Spots 8 25 Thomapple Valley 7 26 Bumpers 6 27 A League Teams: Hastings Fiberglass, Hook Auto Supply, Great Lake Federal, Buckland Insurance, Advocates, Mc­ Donald's. B League Teams: Lake Odessa Livestock, Spectnun. Bumpers, Ink Spots, Thornapple Valley, Bumpers. Next week starts regular season play. For game times, call Jenny Allerding, 945-9103. Saxon JVs still hot, boost record to 7-7 The Hastings jayvee basketball team raised its record to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in the Twin Valley with a 34-27 win over Harner Creek. The win came on the heels of a heart­ breaking 24-23 loss to Marshall on Oct 4. In that game the Redskins scored with four seconds to go to hand Hastings its only Twin Valley loss. Kristin Trahan scored 13 points and grabbed 11 rebounds against Marshall. The Saxons played much better against Harper Creek even though they trailed 8-0 early in the first quarter. By halftime, however, Hastings had swept to a 16-15 lead. The Saxons never trailed inthe second half outscoring the Beavers 90 to open the third period. Trahan and Suzie Carlson each scored eight points to lead Hastings. Trahan had 10 rebounds. Bowling Scores WED. AFTERNOON Ted’s, 19; Alflen & Assoc., 15; Art Meade Auto Sales, 12%; Hair Care Center, 12; Varney’s Stables, 12; Vogt, 11; Nashville Locker, 11; Champion Tax Service, 10; Gillons, 9%; Whim-Z, 8. High Games and Series: I. Clark, 168; B. Handy, 174; P. Godbey, 131; R. Ruempel, 177; P. Champion, 209-497; L. Barnum, 188520; J. McMillon, 188-536; L. Bahs, 184-509; M.L. Snyder, 189-518. Bowler of the Week: Barb Lyttle, 190-537. Splits Converted: P. Croninger, 6-7; O. Gillons, 5-10. THURS. ANGELS Hastings Oxygen, 15-5; Style Salon, 1S-5; Pennock Hospital, 19-10; Hastings City Bank, 8-12; Bob’s Restaurant and Grill, 8-12; Cone Zone, 4-16. High Games and Series: L. Watson, 136; R. McBrian, 186-191; B. Stehr, 135; N. Eaton, 189-506; S. Shantz, 94; C. Dawe, 153; C. Garlinger, 149; S. Boop, 191; P. Miller, 133; B. Newman, 156; J. Morgan, 150; S. Jacobs, 141; E. Rairigh, 176-174; B. Moody, 166. SUNDAY NIGHT MIXED Sandbaggers, 180; Pin Pals, 17-7; Hot Shots, 15-9; Foul Friends, 13%-10%; Escapee’s, 13-11; Spare Parts, 12%-11%; Alley Cats, 12-12; Hooter Crew, 12-12; Tails End, 12-12; Hosers, 12-12; Big Four, 12-12; Really Rotten, 11-13; Gutter Dusters, 11-13; White Lightning, 10-14; Roustabouts, 10-14; The Toads, 9%-14%; Buzzin’ Cuzzins, 9%14%; The Fruins, 6-18. High Games and Series (Men): J. Stewart, 194-508; O. Laubaugh, 188; C. Haywood, 203519; R. Ward, 164; M. Snyder, 214-563; J. Schaechterle, 195; E. Kelly, 183401; R.B. Snyder, 186; E. Gaskill, 209; R. Snyder, 189; J. Martz, 217-207-586; J. DeZess, 200; R. Fruin, 182; K. Alien, 188; D. Smith, 180. High Games and Series (Wameo): M. Stewart, 161; P. Robinson, 167; L. Tilley, 198502; M. Bloss, 142; P. Sutton, 161; J. Smith, 160. THURSDAY TWISTERS Big John’s, 17-7; Frantz, 15-9; J It M Service, 15-9; Hastings Bowl, 12%-11%; Hastings Automatic Heating, 12%-11%; Hastings Mutual Ins., 11-13; Mini Champs, 10-14; Shamrock Bar, 10-14; Burns Refrigeration, 9%-14%; Superette, 7%-16%. High Games: P. Norris, 151; B. Howes, .145; B. Stehr, 164; L. Fruin, 146; D. Coenan, 170; B. Kruko, 180; S. Prucha, 147; B. Bar­ num, 155; N. Taylor, 158; G. Purdum, 189. High Series: B. Moody, 223-506; A. Weeks, 150-420; M. Snyder, 184-436; P. Arends, 187446; B. Hughes, 191-524; C. Helsel, 162-446; D. Kelley, 223-544; D. Steele, 152-421; J. Obenour, 149-423; N. LaJoye, 182-482; J. Morgan, 174-503; C. Hurless, 165-449; D. Greenfield, 178-445; T. Thomson, 164-424; L. Barnum, 222-532; G. Wilson, 166-433; M. VanKuilenberg, 175-502. THURS. MORN. Gillons, 164; Gun Ridge Girte, 14%-5%Country Kettle, IM; Braley's Hustlera, IM-' The Buns, 11-9; Lilleys of the Alley, 10-10Keeler Apts., 10-10; JAG Stock Farm, 10-10; Elm Pond Acree, 10-10; Mode O'Dey 7-13Slow Pokes, 4M1-15H; Trio; 3-17. High Glen and Series: B Moody, 341538; L. Steinbrecker. 157; S, Montague 1S5K. Baker, 143; S. Johnson, 18S-514. MONDAY MIXERS Rodee’a, 14U-5H; Gm Ridge Golf, 144; Medical Care Facility, IM; Hastings Bowl, 12-8; D. Hubei Triple A, 12-8; Michelob, 11-0; Cinder Drugs, 10-10; Carrotnel Realty, 10-10; Jeff's Casual Wear, 10-10; Stalwart Buildings, 10-10; Art Meade Auto Sales, 1010; Muir Drugs, 10-10; Muldoon's, 0-11; Dewey’s Auto Body,9-11; Naturally Yours, 812; Valley Realty, 8-12; Hastings Flower Shop. 6-14; Glrrbech's, 4W-1SW. High Games and Series: D. Norman, 203; G. VanGeison, 181; P. Criuder, 161; B. Jones, 177; S. Nelson, 159; D. Nelson, 184; P. Nelson, 181; M. VanKuilenberg, 187-540; D. Snyder, 189; M. Snyder, ITS; L. Service, 15S; S. Birman, 204-540; M. Eaton, in; S. Han­ ford, 204; B. Stehr, 173; M. Wieland, IM; C. Trumbull, 177; B. Anders, 188. BOWLERETTES Mathews Riverview, 144; Hair Pert, 14-6; Kent Oil, 13-7; Hair Care Center, 134; D J Electric, 12W-7V5; Hause Realty, 114; Hedter Agency, 114; Farrell's Heating, 1010; Hastings Fiberglass, 10-10; Pioneer Motel, 9-11; Medical Facility, 8W-11W; Hastings Bowl, 0-12; Big George's, 0-12; Co's, 7-13; Pennock Hospital, 7-13; Etna's Hair Designs, 7-13; Reminder, 7-13. High Games and Serin: K. Redman, 187; B. Lumbert, 157; M. Gjrber, 300; G. Mit­ chell, 164; B. Stehr, 179; S. Pennington, 109; D. Burns, 179; M. Plaunt, US; C. Hartwell, 168; D. Sensibe, 221; M. Rail, 106; L. Bahs, 229; S. Drake, 202; L. Westbrook, 134; M. Sutherland, 150; H. Coenen, 17*; B. WUkira (all spare game), 183. MAJORS Piston Ring, 15; Stevens Trucking, 12; Muldoon's Welcome Tavern, 11; E.W. Bliss Co., 10; Hastings Bowl, 9; Frantz Buick, 8.5; Electric Motor Service, 8; Fruins, 8.S. High Games and Series: R. Pierce, 218519; Al Taylor, 534; R. Hotckiss, 513; R. Newton n, 547; R. Newton, 212-530; J. Mazag, 533; D. Rose, 212-204-582; K. Chan­ dler, 502; D. Callihan, 502; W. Lydy, 201415; R. Conley, 550; B. Bowman, 203-541; D. Peabody, 513; M. Venn, 521; P. Ange.-, 236579. Hastings Manufacturing League Hastings Flower Shop IM, Deweys Auto 106, Machine Room 96.5, Viking 102, Mc­ Donalds 71.5, Office 77, Leftovers 85.5, Chrome Room 77.5. David Solmes 223-593, Jim Swanson 210202-586, Al Miller 212-584, Walt Beck 212-531. Jack T auhaugh 213408, ArmM Dukaa 2U-506. Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners of Reminder & Banner) V (616)945-9554 ____ > �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. October 13, 1983, page 11 D & D Feed & Supply "Honoring Our Michigan 4-H" 120 Maple - 623-2288 - Delton gC is HdSonaL4-H MALJTL^ United Community Bank 103 S. MAIN - WAYLAND Locations: Hopkins • Dorr • Alto • Clarksville • Freeport • Gun Lake • Grand Rapids Dewey’s Car Palace, Inc. 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Box 313 - 721 -8553 - Delton We Sell and Install All Classes of Hitches 727 28th Southeast - 452-8769 - Giand Rapids Pontiac and GMC Trucks - Sole, and Service Wrecker Service Since 1935 210 East Main - 795-3369 - Middleville Nashville Coop Elevator Association Middleville Tool & Die Company, Inc. "Saluting Our Michigan 4-H" 301 South Main - 852-0789 - Ncshville Forest Middleton - Owner 611 Bowens Mill - 795-3646 - Middleville Balkema, Inc. Excavating and Grading Road and Sewer Construction Since 1911 2314 Miller Road - 349-8627 - Kalamazoo Sunday: Family Day 2-4 p.m. •1.00 Admission • 50* Skat* Rental 172 Thomapple Lk Rd - 852-0942 - Nashville Tom Carte" Motor Sales, Inc. WILLIAM GAVIN - OWNER "A Hearty Handshake to Our Michigan 4-H" 488 Kinney N.W. - 453-5473 - Grand Rapids Also.527-4510 -Ionia Schnitzelbank Restaurant Jeep • Cadillac • Oldsmobile American Motors • GMC Trucks • Renault Excellent German ft American Foods — SALES AND SERVICE — 342 Jefferson S.E. - 459-9527 - Grand Rapids 1246 S. State Road - 527-2000 - Ionia Tri-City Disposal Service "Honoring Our Michigan 4-H" 3432 Gembrit Circle - 385-2590 - Kalamazoo Smith Bros. Velte & Company Division of American Bean ft Grain "Saluting Our Area 4-H& Their Achievements" 254 Main St. - 566-8031 - Sunfield D&MWell Drilling Robertson Plumbing & Heating Estimates - Complete Salos ft Service Jim Robertson, Sr. Licensed Master Plumber Prompt Repair 7440 Wood School Rd - 765-3461 - Freeport 904 Grand Rapids St. - 795-3532 - Middleville Gun Lake Inn Vic’s Repair Service Specials Daily - Seafood - Steaks Live Music Friday ft Saturday "Honoring Our Area 4-H and fhelr Many Achievements" 108 E. Main - 795-9952 - Middleville — OPEN EVERY DAY — 2580 S. Patterson Rd - 792-9426 - Wayland Hough Brothers, Inc McDonald Dairy Company "Proud of Our Area 4-H and Their many Achievements" 9875 Grand Ledge Hwy - 566-8041 - Sunfield "A Hearty Handshake to Our Michigan 4-H" 609 Lewis - 232 9193 - Flint Michigan National Bank Barry County Sanitation Electronic Bonking Center Septic Tanks Cleaned Anywhere In Barry County 3398 Ashby Rd. - 623-2172 - Delton — MEMBER FDIC - 230 N. Broadway - Hastings �Th© Hostings Bonner—Thursday, October 13, 1983, page 12 The HASTINGS BANNER - Cali (616) 948-8051 | AUIOMOTIVF OPPORTUNmfS ^J^MOBNHiOM? FOR SA If ; GARAGE SALES FOR SALE: 1976 Maverick 4-dr., good tires, runs good; 1976 Cadillac hardtop, full power, loaded, good con­ dition, motor good, good tires. Phone 945-3967 »9453616. (tfn) I .lliij !. FOR SALE: 1871 LTD Ford, automatic, power steering, power brakes, 351 Windsor, $250. Call 795-9933, Mid­ dleville. (10-13) FOR SALE: 1971 Chevy Impala 2-dr., V-8, automatic, power steering, power brakes, Florida car, no rust, new paint, new exhaust system, AM-FM cassette stereo, best offer. Call 9455274 or 945-2013. (tfn) FOR SALE: 1976 Mercury Montego MX, air, AM-FM, mounted snow tires, ex­ cellent engine, low miles, $975. Phone 945*029 after 5 p.m. (tfn)_________________ 1978 FORD THUNDERBIRD TOWN LANDAU: Totally loaded, 49,000 miles, extra clean car. Phone 852-9659 after 6 p.m. (10-20) 1976 CHRYSLER COR­ DOBA: Nice condition, 116,000 highway miles, $700 or best offer. 948-2547. FOR SALE: 1W0 VW flabblt 2-dr. hatchback, 4 speed, air conditioning, AM-FM stereo, best offer. Call 945-5274 or 945-2013. (tfn)_____________ FOR SALE: 1975 Mercury Bobcat wagon, nice car, $700. Phone 795*313. FOR SALE: 6 cylinder Ford motor and transmission, runs good, asking $100 for both. Phone 374-8621 or 3747046 - Lake Odessa. 1974 CHEVY PICKUP SHORTBOX: Step side, sun roof, 350 motor, new, ex­ cellent condition, $3,000 or best offer. 945-2715. FOR SALE: 1970 Pontiac LeMans motor and tran­ smission, runs good, body fair, no title, $150. 948-8607, after 6 p.m. FARM EQUIPMENT FARM TRACTOR, combine and equipment parts - new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company, U.S. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 8774666; also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 374-8801. COLOR: Become an in­ dependent color consultant with Beauty for All Seasons and open the door to fashion shows, corporate consulting, seminars, workshops, lec­ tures, etc. Full- or part-time. Professional training in color analysis, wardrobe coordination and make-up technique. Minimal in­ vestment. Contact Martha Langbo, 616-968-1201 or Marilyn Kennedy, 616-9631498. (10-27)_______________ LADIES: Spice up your life and yotT pocketbook. Be an UndercoverWear agent. Selling lingerie is fun. Home party plan. Interested? 1-616979-3684. (18-27) FASHION CONSULTANTS Working with women's clothes. Set own hours. Your own phone and car a must. Call 945-3056. (10-13) OWN YOUR OWN jean­ sportswear, infant-preteen, ladies apparel store. Of­ fering all nationally known brands - Brittania, Jordache, Chic, Lee, Levi, Vanderbilt, Izod, Gunne Sax, Ocean Pacific, and 300 other brands. $5,900 to $14,900 includes beginning in­ ventory, airfare for one to the Apparel Dome, training, fixtures and grand opening. Call anytime, 501-329*327. An exclusive shop for you. WATKINS PRODUCTS: Taking applications for new dealers. Call Shirley Norris, distributor, 616-671-5535. (tfn) BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND for 'MOBILE,, modular, anu sale or trade for good used double wide home sites, car. 758-3281. approx, one-third acre, BRUSSEL SPROUTS, red located between Hastings cabbage, cauliflower, and Middleville on M-37. watermelons for s^le. Also,, Terms available. 891-8457, 250 gal. oil tank and oil Caledonia or 698-7490, furnace. Phone 945-4218. Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) POTTED EVERGREENS: Less than wholesale. Also, STAR MOBILE HOME FOR dig-your-own junipers, $3. SALE: $3,000. 758-3281. Barlow Nursery on M-43,9488634. (10-13) TRAVEL TRAILERS MUST SELL: Brand new set of encyclopedia, $850 new, will sell for $450. Phone MS4156. (tfn) HONEY AVAILABLE: Strained or comb. Any size from pint to gallon - all raw. Call 367-4140. (tfn) HELP WANTED FINAL WEEK OF HIRE: Earn extra money demonstrating House of Lloyd toys and home decor now thru Nov. weekly paychecks. FREE $300 kit. Free catalogs and paper supplies. No delivery or collecting. Also, minimum $40 merchandise of your choice for booking a party. Call Cathy, 795-7133. (18-13) ADVANCED FINANCIAL PLANNING: Seeking an individual to be trained to work with people in the areas of tax shelters, investment management, pensions, life insurance and mutual funds. Position offers a salary plus commission. John Hancock Companies, Craig Kobylik, Kalamazoo, 385-0002. (11-3) MUST SELL: 1981 Jayco Feather Lite II, awning, screened add-a-room and sleeps five, only weighs 750 lbs. 948-8529, after 5 p.m. Also, 1979 Chevette 4-dr. two vehicle. (10-13) TRAVEL TRAILER: 1984, 30 ft., fully self-contained, air with heat, double holding tanks, sleeps six, private rear bedroom, full private bath, other extras. Must sell by this weekend. $7,900 or best offer. See at Rivergate Campgrounds, six miles east of Hastings off M-79 at 2514 S. Charlton Park Rd. No calls. (10-13) FREE KITTENS to good home. One calico, one black, and tigers. 945-3730. 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Oct. 13 & 14, Thurs. 9-3:30, Fri. 9-5, 1212 N. Hanover. Winter coats, jackets, sweaters, children's clothes size 8 and up. CARDS OF THANKS We, the family of Harold S. Rogers, would like to ex­ press our heartfelt thanks to all of our friends, neighbors, and relatives for all the kindness and comfort shown to us during the loss of our loved one. A special thanks to Felpausch Food Center, the Hastings Area Schools, and Pennock Hospital. Thanks to all who have contributed to the American Cancer Society. A special thanks to Dr. Myron K. Williams for his many visits and comforting words, also to David Wren for all of his comforting words and help given during this time. Wife, Phyllis Children: Mr. & Mrs. Dan Shenler and children Mr. & Mrs. Terry Keller andchikfren Mr. & Mrs. Harold Rogers, Jr. and children ■ F A fl V . ShOWina AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) Walnut St., Hastings, Mich. One apartment - two bedrooms upstairs, living room, dining, kitchen and bathroom downstairs. Rent MENDING BASKET: $225 per month. You pay utilities. One apartment - one Household and clothing alternations, new zippers & large modern bedroom coat linings. Flexible hours, upstairs, living room, dining experienced and reasonable. room, bath room and kitchen downstairs. Wall to wall Phone 945*712. (tfn) carpeting. Rent $235 per PIANO TUNING, repairing, month, you pay utilities. Call *ebuilding, refinishing.. 945-5251. Estimates. Two assistants MOBILE HOME FOR RENT for faster professional to single person or elderly service. Joe Mix Piano Sales who needs special care. 758and Service. Call 945-9888. 3281. (tfn) Juc^ (••**) and Andrea Storrs examine a few of the patterns that will be 00 display at a fashion show sponsored by Hospital Guild No. 30. The show, Which Wil! be held at the Moose, will feature spring and summer fashions by SarretB. (Banner photo) State’s jobless rate drops in September DON! 52 Weeks of the Year Love, Voyle A Millie NOTICES WANTED Attention Class of 1979: There will be a reunion meeting, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. in. room A203 at the high school. WANTED: Local business couple wants to buy 3-4 bedroom home within five miles of Hastings city limits. Newer home, large yard, double car garage. Please respond to Ad No. 869, Care of the Reminder, P.O. Box 188. Hastings. 49068. (tfn) Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) Michigan’s unemployment rate in Sep­ tember fell to its lowest level in nearly two years as it dropped by more than a full percentage point to 12.3 percent, according to estimates released today by S. Martin Taylor, director of the Michigan Em­ ployment Security Commission. Statewide unemployment fell to 527,000 in September, a drop of 59,000 from the August level. In August, Michigan's unadjusted jobless rate was 13.4 percent. A year ago, the state’s September 1982 unemployment rate was 14.5 percent with 621,000 out of work. Taylor attributed the September decline in unemployment primarily to unsuccessful summer job seekers abandoning their job searches and to seasonal workers giving up their jobs to return to school. The loss of seasonal job seekers and holders reduced the statewide labor force by 76.000 to 4,294,000. Despite a small drop in total employment due to seasonal job losses, Taylor reported that the losses were partially offset by substantial job growth in the auto and manufacturing industies, a positive sign for the state's economy. Total employment fell by 16,000 during the month to 3,768,000. Michigan’s September jobless rate is the lowest for any month since November 1981 when unemployment was 12.0 percent and it is the lowest September rate since 1981 when the rate was 10.7 percent. The seasonally adjusted September jobless rate for the state was 13.6, down from 14.3 percent. Nationally, the September seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fir the dvialian labor force fell to 93 percent from 93 percent in August The number of jobless workers declined by 276,000 in September to 10,423,000. SERVICE DIRECTORY INSURANCE ELECTRICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE Electric Motor Repair For your... • Individual Health • Farm • Group Health • Business • Retirement 1 • Mobile Home • Personal Belongings ■O "Life \ • Home • Rental Property ■M \ • Auto • Motorcycle Since 1908 — Most motors repaired in one day — Finuce Motor and Water Peeps Oer Specialty TRAVEL 633 W. State St. Hastings, Mich. 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Green St., Hastings IMLtotenrwt MMM3 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-10-20.pdf 5d547799f349d456943e235c8669ba99 PDF Text Text Jackson State Prison: wrap Banner reporters take you behind the wall... page 9 Zoning board to consider carport / The Hastings Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will meet on Monday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in city hall. Phone 945-2468. The meeting is to consider the ap­ plication of Mary R. Pennock to erect a 24 by 26.2 ft carport at 206 W. Nelson St. The additions do not conform to Section 3.193 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Hastings. Variance for side yard is needed. Millage Burglary suspects bound over Two men charged with the Oct 8 break-in of a downtown pharmacy have been bound over to Barry County Circuit Court on charges of burglary. Ray Leon VanZandt, 30, formerly of Louisiana, and Daniel Lee Brown, 22, 6278 S. Montgomery St, Hastings, are charged with breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony. They are currently being held in the Barry County Jail on $5,000 bonJ each. Police say the pair sawed a hole through the roof of Bosley’s Pharmacy, then emptied the contents of ten shelves of drugs into four feed bags before police caught them in the act. Police reportedly found a hand drill, a keyhole saw, a hand saw, and four feed bags filled with pharmacy drugs on the rooftops over the pharmacy at i the time of the two men’s arrests. Police say the two sawed a 15-inch by 14-inch hole in the pharmacy’s roof. The pharmacy’s manager placed the value of the drugs stolen at over $10,000. Stolen stadium speakers are back Police have recovered two large speakers apparently stolen from the Hastings High School football stadium. “Whoever stole those speakers had to climb about 40 feet in the air to get them,” said Gordon Trick, Hastings deputy police chief. The speakers sat high atop two poles overlooking the football field. Police theorized the thief crawled on top of the pressbox, then shinnied up the pole, and unscrewed the speakers. A Barry County sheriff officer, Cpl. Gerald Luedecking, found the speakers on a county road Tuesday. It was not until Friday that the speakers were identified as having come from the stadium. The speakers, which weigh about 10 pounds each, measure 3-feet in diamter are valued at about $160 a piece. Drinking driver seminar Tuesday A seminar to educate and inform owners and employees of liquor establishments in the detection of drunk patrons is scheduled to take place at the MiddleVilla in Middleville Tueday. Oct 25. The session, sponsored by the Mid­ dleVilla, is to take place from 1-5 a.m. Reservations for the seminar should be made through the Barry County Sheriff Dept, by Friday. United Way at $42,600 of total The Hastings United Way campaign has collected $42,600 in donations and pledges, Marshall Beison. executive director of the Hastings Area Com­ munity Fund, reported. The campaign goal is $111,175. Beison said that the industry division is 55 percent complete and has collected $32,000. Residential collections have taken in $3,300 and the schools division has contributed $8,300. Beison said that other divisions have not yet reported totals. The campaign leaders will be having a meeting next week to update the figures. Donations and pledges may be made at the campaign headquarters in the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office, 115 S. Jefferson St. Phone 9452454. Hastings UNITED WAY DRIVE at $42,600 by Norma Peterson The fate of nine educational programs. 27 cocurricular activities and money for new buses and building maintenance is in the hands of Hastings school district voters, who go to the polls again on Monday, Oct. 24. Voters are being asked to approve a four year increase of 2.386 mills. The increase will generate $513,826 the first year. The polls will be open Monday at Hastings Junior High School and Pleasantview School from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The millage package is essentially the tame as Proposal I, which voters turned down by 94 votes in the Sept. 12 election. This election is different, though, because no other proposrl is on the ballot. Last month, the voters also were asked to approve a second proposition to reduce the student­ teacher classroom ratio to 25:1. ' The Hastings Education Association’s contract had specified that any millage election include a request for a millage hike to reduce class sizes. In late September, the HEA waived that portion of its contract, / Lindy Knickerbocker, a fourth grade student at Central School, draws a picture during the creative writing seminar at Central School. The seminar was sponsored by the Central PTO. (Benner photo) Creative writing J seminar held at Central School Stimulating children’s imaginations en­ courages their creative word process, a Hope College English professor said at Hastings Central School, Tuesday. Jack Ridl. professor of English at Hope College, conducted a Central PTO-sponsored creative writing seminar for third, fourth and fifth graders. Ridl has worked in the Michigan Council for the Aris "Creative Writers in the Schools Program.” Ridl, who also teaches poetry workshops, has had his work appear in many literary journals. Ridl takes the children to, as the class description says, the "Land when everything is just the way you want it.” In this makebelieve world the children color what hasn’t any color such as sneezes, the wind, etc., he says. They see the world as things are not, says Ridl, and the children make drawings of what things cannot do. For example, a snake that can fly or a a horse with six legs. Ridl says the kids are usually receptive to such a program. "I’ve done this for seven years and they seem to enjoy it because the students can be successful at doing it,” says Ridl of the make-believe drawings. “They all feel they can do it and want to want to enter Ln to do it” Ridl finds the seemingly unusual approach to teaching the class is what works best. “The main reason why it works is because it gves the children the opportunity to discuss their imagination,” he says. “The imagination part is more stimulated than assigned.” The Hastings vote... MON DAY allowing the school board to hold an election with only one proposal. The new ballot proposal also asks for $10,000 less money each year because programs will not be implemented for the full school year. The school board has said that programs, projectsand activities to be supported by the millage include the following: — Library services: Head librarian for the school system, materialsand supplies for the elementary, junior high and senior high school libraries; — Counseling services: Two counselors for the high school, one counselor for the junior high school; — Special education instruction: Teacher for emotionally impaired and learning disabled students at the high school; — Computer literacy program: Teacher and equipment for the junior high school, staff development and equipment for the elementary schools; — Art instruction: Teacher and supplies for the junior high school; — Instrumental music instruction: Teacher to work with students at the later elementary and secondary levels; — Ke medial reading instruction: Teacher for students with reading difficulties in the later elementary grades; — Vocal music instruction: Teacher for students in the later elementary grades, — Perceptual training instruction: Physical education teacher for students in the early elementary grades; — Co-curricular activities: Only athletic activities currently supported by fundraising efforts, sixth grade outdoor education­ camping program, high school yearbook and high school drama ; — School bus replacement: Three buses per year — partially offset by state reim­ bursement; — Building and site maintenance and restoration projects: Projects such as glass block and window replacement at the elementary schools and roof repairs — completed in phases from 1984-1986. Continued on page 3 Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Price 20' Hastings, Michigan Thursday, Octobar 20,1983 Vol. 128, No. 42 M-ville pre school burned up over fire code by Ken Reibel State Rep. Robert Bender, R-Middleville, has asked a state licensing head to recon­ sider the restrictions placed on a Middleville pre-school when it moved into a new location last summer. Bender's letter to.Ted DeWolf, director of the Division of Child Day Care Licensing, is in response to the complaints of the Thor­ napple Pre-School. Pre-school direc tors feel they are caught in the middle of a disagreement over the interpretation of fire regulations between the state fire marshall’s office and the Department of Social Services, which administers child day care licensing. The pre-school moved to the ground floor of the Middleville Christian Reformed Church in September. For the past ten years, the pre-school’s home was in the United Methodist Church in Middleville. “Four years ago the DSS came through with a lot stricter fire codes,” explained Phyllis Miner, pre-school director. She said the pre-school spent a substantial amount of money to upgrade the old facilities, yet in the following years, the DSS made further requirements to meet codes. “Being in an older building, we were worried that the DSS would keep coming back and whomping us harder and harder. So we decided to look around for a different location,” said Miner. Last spring, the pre-school called in a DSS licensing consultant, Jeff Callard, to inspect the Middleville Christian Reformed Church. “We told him ‘We don’t want to go any fur­ ther with this if you see a lot of things wrong,’” said Miner. The representative, said Miner, only found a few things that needed changing, such as non-combustibte panelling and tiles for the bathroom. The consultant also told the pre­ school that they could not use two smaller rooms in the back of the church's walkout basement because there were not two ap­ proved exits out of each room. “The one room has an exit about two steps from the door. But (Callard) still said it did not strictly adhere to DSS rules,” said Minor. She said she pointed out that each of the rooms has large windows, about 18 inches off the floor, with sliding windows al ground Continued on page 3 Schoessel says: “Student sit-in not tolerated” According to school officials and students, the protest arose from some student’s displeasure with disciplinary procedures. Superintendent of Schools Carl Schoessel Eight students met with Hastings High reacted quickly and decisively to a Friday Schoo) Principal Robert VanderVeen Friday sit-in demonstration at the high school morning, and outlined a list of grievances, cafeteria, declaring "This type of behavior ‘Feel Detroit getting lions share st federal funds” including a relaxation of the school's closed will not be tolerated." campus and no-smoking policies. He called the sit-in, in which over 100 “Our goal is to change to rules to make students participated for three hours Friday school more enjoyable,” said Lisa Evans, morning, as "A most unfortunate incident.” one of the eight who met with VanderVeen. The superintendent's comments came at "School is ’ike a prison for us. Ve can’t leave Monday's meeting of the Hastings Board of the building grounds, and we have tn stay in Education. a designated area outside the building." “The students involved in the sit in have Several students mentioned that other with Governor (James) Blanchard and the by Steve Horton been disciplined. They received zeros (no students have received suspensions for Dept, of Labor and the latter then declared Barry County’s Board of Commissioners credit) for their absence from class, and waking on the grass. that the plan was invalid." joined the Community Action Agency (CAA) from all assignments and tests given that Other students mentioned lack of library The department has aince drawn up a of South Centra) Michigan in urging "more day. All their parents have been individually and counseling services as other grievances different plan, Knowlton said, that would equity" from the state in its disbursement of leading to Friday’s sit-in. give most CAA service areas allocations federal funds to various CAA service areas. “I'm sick and tired of just getting by in this equal to or less than 1983 levels. The two groups feel the City Detroit, in school," said Lisa Hays, another student. Those levels showed Detroit receiving particular, as well as the surrounding metro The students met with VanderVeen and $5.12 million of the $12 million grant although area, is getting a disportionate share of those Schoessel Tuesday afternoon. Gary Christie, its percentage of the state’s low income monies at the expense of outstate areas. who said he is a spokesman for the group, persons is 25.04. In 1982 the city was allocated Because of that situation, they are asking the said the students dropped their demand for a $7,222 million out of a $13,681 million total. Michigan Dept, of Labor to reinstate a fourdesignated smoking area, after learing that The South Central Agency received year plan (originally approved in ’982) to state law prohibits boards of education from $174,240 for 1983 with a 3.12 percentage of low equalize that funding. setting aside such areas for students. income persons. The year before its The Community Action Agencies — which "What we stressed mostly in Tuesday’s allocation was $167,112, while in 1981 it was provide various services for low income meeting was for students to be allowed to $175,000. individuals and families — are funded associate in areas outside the boundaries we through the federal “Community Services” are placed in,” said Christie. He said the two legislation. The money is allocated to the “Historically Detroit has gotten sides came to an agreement “That our basic states as a block grant, and each state, in problem is communication between students 50 percent of the money, but turn, determines its own funding to local and the student council, and students and the CAAs. has only 25 percent of the poor administration." Christie said another “Here in Michigan the Dept, of Labor people,” Knowlton said. • meeting is set for Thursday afternoon. receives the grant and then disburses it to VanderVeen said misinformation and the various CAA service areas." Tim rumor were partly to blame for Friday’s sitUnder the original Dept, of Labor plan, the Knowlton, director of the local agency, ex­ in. “The students felt that the senior Detroit agency's allocation would have been . plained to commissioners. Our service area privileges were being changed. They were just over $3 million of that $12 million grant includes Barry. Branch. Calhoun, and St. making assumptions because , we are not at the end of fiscal year 1986. South Central Joseph Counties. changing senior privileges." CAA. meanwhile, would have received “Historically Detroit has gotten 50 percent Senior privileges include early graduation, of the money,” Knowlton said, "but has only $374,400. early final exams, an unofficial “senior skip In a resolution introduced by com­ 25 percent of the poor people.” day”, and exemption from study hall for the missioner Rae Hoare at last week's com­ Giving further background on the last nine weeks of school. VanderVeen said mission meeting, board members requested situation, he noted that the Dept, of Labor the special privileges are concomitant with that “area legislators give this matter had started a four-year pregram to correct satisfactory grades and attendance. prompt attention and to support continuation the funding inequities and provide outstate “No senior has come to me and asked of the four-year plan” service areas with their "fair" share of the about these things," said VanderVeen. "It Whether the legislature can cause a block grant by basing allocations on the was never discussed with me. I'm disap­ change, if it desires, is apparently a matter number of low-income people living in each pointed that they didn’t come to me directly of contention. The Community Action service area. and indicate their concerns." Agencies, supporting reinstitution of the He added that the reason for the four-year Both VanderVeen and Schoessel noted that four-year program, are asking lawmakers to period was to avoid adversely effecting the students’ grievances were not aired at a hold public hearings on the setting of those agencies of larger population areas by student council meeting, held the evening These students met with HHS Principal Robert VanderVeen Friday morning, as spending priorities. phasing in the allocation changes others conducted a sit-in in the cafeteria. They are (clockwise from bottom left) before the sit-in. The Dept of Labor, on the other hand, has “On the eve of the implementation of this Gina Creek, Lisa Warner. Phil Harrell. Lisa Hays. Stacy Allen. Gory Christie said the legislature has "only an advisory plan Sept 29»." Knowlton pointed out. Continued on page 3 role in determining allocations". “Mayor (Coleman' Young of Detroit met and Lisa Evans. Commissioners urge “more equity” in outstate CAA monies by Ken Reibel contacted, and should this occur again, they will be told to come and pick up their children, and to meet with adm ins tra tors.” Schoessel said a further disturbance such as Friday's could result in "suspension and possible expulsion from the school system” for the students. “It is important to note that no classes were disrupted,” noted Schoessel. "In­ structional time went on for 928 of the 1028 students enrolled at the high school. Schoessel and Director of Operational Services Robert Miller were tight-lipped as they visited the school during Friday’s disturbance, and several teachers expressed concern that news of the sit-in would harm the pa rsage of next Monday’s millage election. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, October 20, 1983, page 2 Police Beat. Accidents, larcenies top last month’s sheriff activity report Accident and larceny investigations topped the list of September activities for the Barry County Sheriff Dept. A report, filed by Sheriff David Wood, showed that the department answered 482 criminal and non-crimina) complaints. Of that number, there were 65 accident investigations and 34 larceny investigations. Other types of complaints looked into in­ cluded: 26 “driving under the influence of liquor” (DUILs), 26 general assistance calls, 25 civil situations, 24 suspicious situations, 19 "malicious destruction to property" calls, 13 obstructing justice infractions, plus assorted others. Sheriff deputies made 41 adult arrests during the month, including: 18 DUILs, seven on warrants for failure to make sup­ port payments, three for driving on suspended licenses, two on outstanding traffic warrants, and two for “breaking and entry”. In addition the department investigated one fatal traffic accident and issued 87 tickets for various traffic violations to the Editor: To the Editor: in I*11 mallcrs °f importance n regard to the welfare ol their communities wnriarademark with Kiwanis members the Tt"S iS eSpeciall-v >" oc^2:.chta“8„etv<,te ,o hew Because it is, the 90 members of the 'J™'oFh?°f„HaS,'ngS urgeal1 registered ^rbcip”'te haend “en8S SCh°°' Di3triC1 Farm leaders needed Respectfully, Neil F. Braendle, President The Kiwanis Club of Hastings To the Editor : Thanks to The Banner for the paying Writer defends position tribute to agriculture. To the Editor: You talked about riding through the Ms. Gibson and Mr. Braendle are entitled country, and when the sun started to bum to their opinions, but I shall stand by mine. through the thick fog, how the roofs of barns I did, indeed, attend Hastings Public could first be seen, some old and some new. Schools, but for the first 10 years, it was Has the thought ever been given the A BATTLE CREEK WOMAN escaped EMPTY POP cans worth approximately $8 under legal compulsion and not always by history that lies with these old hand hewn injury after losing control and rolling over were stolen Friday night from the Johnson voluntary choice Mr. Braendle may not beam bams? I have had the privilege to her car when she swerved to miss several Field House at Hastings High School. City remember What was Uke’ bul 1 dotravel all over southern Michigan the last deer earlier this month. police say the culprits stripped away putty I did, indeed, graduate from Hastings High few months, talking to many farmers in Kathryn S. Drayton, 33, of 86 Rook Ct., was and took off a window to gain entry. School, but after io years of involuntary several counties. The stories they tell about traveling on Chief Noonday Rd. in Barry how they got started, cutting down trees, incarceration, I somewhat grudgingly County on Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. when several A CB RADIO was reported stolen from a decided to tolerate it. clearing the land and doing all this work with deer crossed in front of he-. She told sheriff 1979 Ford Bronco parked in back of (he I admit my attitude was (and is) somewhat horses. It wasn’t easy, the back and the two deputies that she hit one, tried to miss Methodist Church parking lot on Green St. hard-nosed, but I am one of those individuals hands did most of it. These stories are heart another and then ran off the highway. The owner of the vehicle, Dan M. Slocum of warming. who cannot take rights and freedom lightly. The investigation showed that the Drayton S. Young St., reports that the culprits also Yes, it is true that in the early years 65 One concession I shall make, but it is to vehicle went 225 feet, hit a curve sign, slid vandalized his radio. force and not in recognition of anyone's percent or more were engaged in some type sideways another 90 feet, then rolled over in of farming, where today industry is holding claim to my time or money. I shall if the the middle of the road. A HASTINGS MAN was uninjured after the bigger percent. voters approve the millage on October 24 striking a road post and later some small pay the taxes imposed by law. I have no ili Last week I went to Lansing to talk to A CHAIN SAW AND OUTBOARD MOTOR trees, two large rocks and a fence early will toward my teachers or toward the Nancy Cline, who is administrative assistant Friday morning. were reported stolen by Richard Colvin, of o vital foreo Of the employed population of this county, and co^tributasubTtan’8 to Rep. Michael Busch. She had just come schools or toward those who disagree with 11840 Sprague Rd., Delton, sometime last Joseph G. Latzel, Sr., 39, of 1572 Clover­ holly to a sound economic structure, and are constantly strMna ta .. ?k out of a meeting where the topic was me on this matter. communities, their state and their notion in civic and cuTturo’pregrams ' week, prior to Saturday. dale, was westbound on Cressey Rd. when agriculture, and what we can do to improve Nor shall I have any difficulty paying the The items were taken from a pole barn the accident occurred. women ar,o°hX c?«ta ^ttar’c'ondi’on^or b' ,bUSin”‘ °nd P™'™' agriculture in this state. We talked about the taxes. As I stated in my last letter, my with entry gained through a side door. An investigation by Deputy Donald dismissal of Dean Pridgeon as Secretary of negative vote is purely a matter of principle. study of social, educational, economic and political probiZmsW°mGn * r°U9h the The stolen Stihl chain r^w was valued at Glasgow reported the vehicle went off the Agriculture, and who would be appointed. Sincerely $380 and the Johnson 3HP motor was valued road, came back on, then went off again and I, as one farmer, would like to see the Frederick G. Schantz at $150. struck the post. It then traveled across the Secretary of Agriculture voted in office CourtNews, continued Barry County Deputy Tom Hildreth road and subsequently went airborne, attach a line or wire to^ a line or wire rather than be appointed. We have a two reported there are no current leads in the striking several small trees, the rocks, and Family farm discussed belonging to the O&A Electric Cooperative party system: if the Democrats get in, they Thomas M. Endsley, 20, 414 W. Mil! St., investigation. p came to rest against the fence. without the written consent of the will put their party in offices where they can pleaded guilty to larceny from a motor To the Editor: appoint them, and the same with the cooperative...with the electric current vehicle in connection with the Aug. 31 theft of I would like to congratulate The Banner on Republicans. passing through a meter set by the a radio, speakers, tapes and other items its section on agriculture in the October 6 cooperative.” The farmers get used to one policy and from a motor vehicle. issue. Sentencing for Williams, who faces up to then they change it. If we could get our two A second count of larceny over $100 will be I guess I’d have to disagree with several of four years in jail, is set for Oct. 28. party system working with their two hands, dismissed upon Endsley's sentencing the comments on the status of the family and the farmer and his city neighbor working scheduled for Oct. 28. Michael Ray Smith, 18, 1077 Luce Rd., farm. I feel it’s ina lot of trouble and could be In addition to jail time, Barry County hand-in-hand, we would have a stronger Battle Creek, received one year in the Barry close to extinction as a substantial source of Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster placed economy and a better tomorrow. Joseph Williams, Jr., 58. 2110 W. Quimby County Jail for the July break-in of a Ban­ Smith on five years probation, and assessed our nation’s food oroduction. Several factors We talk about the farmer being a gambler. Rd., stood mute to one count of fraudulent field Rd. residence, and the July theft of him $600 in fines and courts costs. have a bearing on this. Probably the largest An open house for parents has been How true it is and the setbacks that occur use of electric service, and pleaded no jewelry from a Cordes Rd. home. percentage of today's farmers will quit scheduled at the Hastings High School on dry weather, P.B.B., P.C.B., and others. But contest to a second count of fraudulent use of within 10-to-15 years due to age alone. These Wednesday, Oct. 26. Parents are invited to yet, he faces every day with a new challenge. allegedly found him with a young boy in a electric service under $50. In Other Court Proceedings: are primarily the operators who bought follow an abbreviated schedule of their We need a leader to help fight Washington. field near Daggett Lake. Court records state that Williams “did when land was cheap and got help paying for child’s classes, starting at 7 p.m. Let’s join with Farm Bureau as our leader to A two-day trial is set for Norman Gayle The criminal complaint against Jones says it with inflated dollars. Those days are gone. build a strong agriculture. he ‘‘did assault another person...with intent Jones, 41, of Miller Rd. in Kaiama<.oo, who is A large percentage of those left are the Bill Aukerman charged with assault with intent to commit to commit criminal sexual conduct involving young farmers who bought high at sexual penetration. sexual penetration." School millage supported unreasonable rates of interest and have now If convicted, Jones could receive up to ten Jones was arrested in August after a ...by Ken Roibel lost the protection of continually increasing To the Editor: Department of Natural Resources officer years in prison. Cont.onpaoe and Elaine Gilbert A good landowner does not stint on the cost land values. There is great danger of Insing many of these young farmers long before the of the care and nourishment of his land. He knows that such expenses are necessary if he older ones. Next is a factor that most people do not expects more production an>’ profit that will assure his security and the future for himself seem to consider at all. The continued in­ crease in the size of farms could make it and his heirs. Now, as never before, the future for all of much easier for non-farm corporate in­ terests to take over much of the nation’s us lies in our young people. It is necessary agricultural production within the next that they be provided with a first rate decade. With our older producers going out education. This means they need enough because of age and young farmers not being The millage vote in the Hastings school district, Monday, is for the children. It is teachers, books, programs and equipment to able to take over because of high costs and a vote for better programs. It is a vote for safe transportation. And, it is a vote for meet the challenge waiting for them. It is low prices, we may be deliberately their young minds that will be the guiding giving our children, your children, an education in well maintained buildings in promoting an end to “family farm” forces shaping the future of our country. It is which this community has a substantial investment. agriculture as : slf-defeating to deny them the means of This millage election is not a vote on teachers’ wages. It is not a vote on class I say deliberately because it isn’t nourishment for their minds as it would be to sizes. We are voting only on a better school system for our youngsters. Period. necessary. Because of the unique nature of neglect replacing and enriching the nutrients Unlike many other school districts, we do not hear our school board and ad­ family farm agriculture plus its inability to in the land. It is a disgrace to the pride of the either voluntarily control production or set a ministrators crying out that a millage defeat will cause the students to lose this community that the accreditation of our high price on its product and because of the program or that program. Our school board has not threatened anything. Instead, school is in jeopardy because of the negative influence of many outside forces on economics made necessary by the lack of the board and administrators have acted responsibly and gone ahead to offer the farm cost and prices, there must be a funds. best program that they could with the. money available.They have listened to balancing positive factor and that has to A very tangible example of the results of citizens’ committees make recommendations on how the schools should be run and come from government. "bare bone" economies in education shows the types of programs that shopld.be offered. With the money they have had Unfortunately, many in government seem in our present Hastings Saxon football team. available, they have gone ahead and followed those recommendations. not to realize the importance of family farm The Saxons of the '82-'83 season were the last agriculture in the production of an abundant But the amount of money available to the board today has left the students team hat had begun their football years as food supply or the importance of shortchanged. Poor readers in fourth, fifth and sixth grades are not getting the freshmen. Their performance and record is a agriculture ’ s contribution to the national justification for monies spent on a sound kind of help they need. Throughout the schools, the libraries are closed. College athletic program. This present team has not economy. I realize that right now govern­ bound students are left to their own resources to gather information about schools, ment is coming in for a lot of flak and rightly been brought up from freshmen acquiring grants, scholarships, tuition, testing and loans. In the fast growing computer age^ experience and “know how”. They and the so Most of our recent farm programs have when most homes cannot yet afford a computer to teach their children necessary been ineptly designed and programmed for coach are expected to be winners when they skills, our schools cannot afford to teach them either. Schools around us, however, the larger-than-family-farm-type producer. have been given no support in terms of paid One example was the scrapping by the are jumping on the computer bandwagon and putting their students a big step coaching staff and scouts and no previous ahead of ours. training in fundamental knowledge of the administration of program payment limits thereby allowing more than 50 large farms in The list of ways in which our students are shortchanged could go on. We could game and developing instinctive responses in meeting the challenge of competition California to receive over $1 million each in point to the band program, the vocal music program, to art and athletics. While payments. I did note that dairymen are starting as freshmen. Competitive sports for some might say these programs are unnecessary, dozens of former students can referring to the $1 per-hundred-weight young high school men and women is a vital attest to the valuable contributions music, athletics and art have made to their Skeeter Street Loretta Clark Bruce Ge© necessity. It prepares them to meet and cope deduction from their milk checks as a tax educations and careers. mentally and physically with the world they which is correct, and I believe it’s the first tax on food production I've ever heard of. For these reasons and many more, we urge you to vote in favor of the millage on THE QUESTION will be thrust into. The milk tax was also unnecessary as a bill Monday. Vote yes for the students’ sake. We must stop making the school system A Minneapolis-based consortium of in­ Henry Leinaar. Delton: **I think we should One final point: We heard comments over the weekend that people should vote the “scapegoat” for our dissatisfaction with was introduced that would have raised the dustries and churches, City Ventures, Inc., leave jobs open .‘or people who aiui't in support price to 70 percent of parity or our present tax structure. We must not against the millage because they didn’t like the sit-in by 100 high school students on has proposed that Michigan put prison in­ prison...there are a lot without jobs now." around $15 per hundred in exchange for an deprive our young people of their right to a mates to work at light manufacturing jobs Friday. We think this attitude is wrong. The sit-in was conducted by a small eight percent cut in production. Farmers top-level education in all its phases. inside the prisons as a way to reduce the Skeeter Street. Hastings: “I’d like to see minority of the 3,800 students in the district. The administration made it clear that could afford to cut production in exchange All of us, including those of us who no state’s correctional costs, now running at them earn their own way, but not take away this type of behavior would not be tolerated. We agree with the administrators and for a higher price but, as some of those in­ longer have students in school, must lead the $200 million annually. The convicts would jobs from somebody else on the outside...It terviewed said, if iheir prices were cut, they feel that strong, decisive action on their part is necessary. Student protests of this fight for financial readjustment. "Saxon earn a competitive wage with which they all depends on how its done.” would have to produce more. sort should not be tolerated in a public institution. The overwhelming majority of Pride” must be made a two-way street. We would pay for room and board, taxes, sup­ Street says he likes the idea of giving Unfortunately, some farm organization the students did not participate in the protest because they, too, apparently did not will have pride in our students for their . port to dependents, and contribute to the convicts a chance to support dependents. "I leaders said farmers would not accept performance and achievements, and they ( state's crime victim’s compensation fund. agree with the protesting students. We should not penalize all of the students by know that if I was in prison. I wouldn’t want will have pride in us for our faith and 'quotas and the bill was shot down. The proposal has the support of the Michigan my family living on welfare. I would ap­ voting against the millage when only a few acted irresponsibly. Now I’m going to get a little bit political, Dept, of Corrections. However, opponents foresight in providing not just the words, but | preciate the chance to support them the best We urge you ‘o vote on Monday, and please, vote in favor of the kids. Vote yes. both ways. Jimmie Carter’s embargo of the means cf insuring both our futures. say that it would be wrong to put convicts to way I could.” grain to Russia was stupid. It only hurt us. work when so many individuals outside of Mrs. Alvin M. Martin Hasting However- ^e Reagan Administration has prison are idle. What do you think? I-oretta Clark. Hastings: ‘‘It’s an in­ K devised a policy of pitting “farmer against teresting idea for them (prisoners) to have to farmer” and “commodity against com­ work and support themselves...! think it’s a Joyce C'urdis, Hastings: "It has its good modity”. They have divided and are good idea if they did have to work and maybe points. It would keep taxes down and conquering as they try to discredit and they could make enough to have some money eventually they'll get out of prison and if destroy all farm programs. And farmers are Hastings The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages left to send home to their families. And someone trusted them (with work) while helping that effort as they fight among maybe it would raise their morale and it they were in prison maybe someone would letters to the editor as a means of expressing themselves. would be a way that they could help pay trust them to do work once they were out.” Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B We are now being told that taxpayers are an opinion or point of view on subjects of society back for the mistakes they've made. going to rebel over the high cost of farm Gerri Kuzava. Hastings: "I don't think you (USPS 071-830) current general interest. The following guidelines programs, but, farmers didn’t cause the high can give a yes or no answer. I think it should Bruce Gee. Hastings: "I'm not opposed to 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 costs. Politicians did, with poorly conceived be looked into and studied further." that. The thing that bothers me is it might have been established to help you. • Make your and administered programs that really look Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. take jobs away from the general population. letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ bad and haven't really helped most farmers I ’hink that convicts should try to be as self Mike Schultz, Hastings: “I feel that the Published Every Thursday very much. supporting as possible." main concern is the people on welfare who clude the signature, address and telephone Second Class Postage Paid at Perhaps farmers should cultivate the are being supported. 1 think the state should number of the writer. • All letters should be Pentagon instead of so much corn and get Hastings, Michigan 49058 concentrate on welfare first. If you have jobs Dave Webster. Battle Creek: "I think it's a declared a defense industry.. Food is, after for everyone else. fine, put the prisoners to written in good taste. Letters which are libelous good idea. They’ve been doing it that way in Volume 128, No. 42 — Thursday, October 20, 1983 all, far more important to defense than all work. Put them to work on the roads, that's several countries in Europe all along.” or defamatory should not be submitted. We re ­ the exotic weapons put together. Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County; where we need them. Webster points out that inmates at Jackson If farmers could share in just a little of that $12 per year in adjoining counties; and "There's too many people who don't have a serve the right to reject, edit or make any Prison manufacture license plates and $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget, they would job now and want to work, and people who $13.50 per year elsewhere. furniture now, and that the prison also changes such as spelling and punctuation. probably all make it. CarlMcIlvain iaren’t working who don't want to work that houses a small cottage industry. He adds we are supporting.” Hastings that work should be mandatory. Club observes Business Women's Week CourtNews: Convicted burglar gets year in jail HHS open house Oct. 26 PUBLIC OPINION Should prisoners work for a living? THE MILLAGE: Make this one for the kids Banner Write us a letter! �The Hostings Banner— Thursday, October 20. 1983, page 3 Pre-School, Cont. from page 1 level. "(Callard) said those are not ac­ ceptable windows...We said 'Can we ask for an appeal or an exemption from that rule?' He replied ‘You can ask, but we'll fight you all the way.’” The pre-school proceeded with the next step for licensing, by calling on a state fire safety expert "He didn’t feel we would have any problem getting an exemption to use the two side rooms," said Miner. "Based on the height of the windows, and the child-to-adult ratio, he felt the rooms could be used.” Miner said the pre-school proceeded with the necessary repairs, approximately $1,200 worth, in preparation to move in in Sep­ tember. However, said Miner, it wasn't until the end of July that the DSS informed the pre-school that the fire marshall's recom­ mendations did not go far enough. "It wasn’t until the end of July that we heard (Callard) would not accept the report. That is the point when we became upset. He had the report We talked to him June 2. He should have told the fire marshall that he wouldn't accept the report. He delayed us two months, and in the meantime, we had to make all these repairs, get ready to move, and get re-inspected,” said Miner. The pre-school "went over the represen­ tative’s head” by appealing to his superior, said Miner. “We were led to believe that we could get the exemption, even though (Callard) didn’t like it,” said Miner. The pre-school then called the fire mar­ shall back for a final inspection, and received full approval, said Miner. The only sticking point was the use of the two rooms. which was in the process of appeal. Miner said the pre-school then called the DSS, and informed them it had a favorable » "tr / Barry County Community Volunteers Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • BXTOTS Non: Thl. column will bo pujll,hod on a regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. jAny community agency soaking volunteers may make use of this space. Information should bo mode known to Norina Jacobs 948-3254 or Oon Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services. MATERIAL DONATIONS MBSTMAS SUB FAR OFF?- Actually. It is around the comar It you had made gift* Ilka wo do. Wo arc again appealing for now and used toy*, tied* for refinishlng, cannod good* for distribution, wrapping paper and bow*. Many mon and women are waiting for Item* to recycle for Christmas. Start looking and collecting now. Call Dor Rowa at Volunteer Services for more Information...call 946-3259. FMNTTME FM KCYCLM6 AM DtSnMUTMM to member* of Barry County is In low supply. Volunteer Service* ha* a waiting list for dressers, refrigerators, lamps, end tables, kitchen table* and chain. Imagine living in your home without some of these useful and Necessary items. Others have nothing at all except cardboard boxes couldn't you help? Call John Haan, 948-3251. HELP NEEDED CML0 CAM WMKOtS are needed immediately to help support and understaff Children's Comer. Ladies wishing to assist may call Don Rewa at 948-3259 to Indicate which day and number of hou.i you would like to help out. CtBMCAL VOLUNTEERS are also needed to assist the Volunteer Programs in Barry County. Require­ ments include: pleasant personality, ability to work with others, typing, filing and phone skills. Prospective volunteers may call Don Rewa at 948-3259 for further Information. MEN OF THE COMHJKTY...willing to use their muscle power to move donated items from location to destination. Scheduling is about once every month and usually take about two to three hour*. HELP THOSE IN NEED BY YOUR ENERGY. Call John Haan, 948-3251. TIME AND fire marshall report. “We asked if we could move in, and they said yes, and we moved in the next day.”’ Exactly one week before school started, Callard, the DSS representative, made an inspection, said Miner. "He never looked at any of the things he told us needed fixing," said Miner. “But he then proceeded to tell us that the tile in the main entrance was not up to code, and that we could not use it.” Miner said the pre-school had spent almost $800 enclosing the stairwell, per the in­ structions of the fire marshall, so that the main entrance could be used. "Basically what it boils down lo is that two people inspected us - a fire marshall and a DSS representative - and that they disagreed, and we're caught in the middle." "Why bother to have a fire marshall, if the DSS is going to negate everything he says?", asks Miner. “I don’t find fire violations. It’s not my Hastings school board sets up staff leave policy by Norma Peterson The Hastings Board of Education, Mon­ day, adopted a formal policy to govern teachers and administrators who ask for an extended leave of absence. The formal policy was one of three adopted by the board at its meeting at Northeastern School. Superintendent Carl A. Schoessel told that board that its contract with the Hastings Education Association gives the board discretionary powers in areas concerning leaves of absence. This does not cover sabbaticals and sick leave, he said. The board approved five criteria on which a leave request will be judged: The extent of disruption to the instructional process, the benefits to the instructional process, the length of the leave requested, the frequency of the requests and the timeliness of the request. A second policy adopted, on the organization of instruction, puts in writing the way the Hastings educational system is currently organized. The policy says that ages four through 12 are appropriate for elementary level of in­ struction in kindergarten through sixth grade. The junior high school age for grades seven and eight was set at ages 12-14 and high school ages for grades nine through 12 were set at 14-18. Schoessel said that there are many variations, but that this policy . sets guidelines for the board. “This particular arrangement is designed to meet state requirements and those of the accreditation agencies,” he said. The third policy adopted, on school at­ tendance boundaries within the district dictate that a child will attend a school based on where he or she lives in the district. Schoessel added) however, that there are a variety of reasons for which exceptions may be made. In other business: — The board accepted a gift of an Atari 1200XL computer from the Felpausch Food Hastings student sit-in continued from page 1 “Either the students involved do not feel that the student council is representative of their view’s, or that the council is not responsive to the needs of the students," said VanderVeen. “In essence (the students) feci that the rules are too restricting," said VanderVeen, adding “There are reasons for the rules and regulations.” The principal said the student's complaints about the closed campus arise of the school’s policy of not letting students congregate in the parking lot during school hours. He said that rule is to prevent vandalism and theft from cars, and to make sur­ veillance of the lot easier. He explained that the parking lot has been off limits since the high school opened 13 years ago. VanderVeen said the parents, and most students, are supportive of the rules. He added that no change in rules could come about “without the support of the parents.” NOW OPENED Mar-Kay Kollectibles Main & Washington, M-66, Nashville, Ml Geml Um • tatipeuMectMes Thursday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mark Nov. 4th on calendar Friends and relatives of Dan and Madeline Shay are asked to mark Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. on your calendar. This is a special day for them. Details in next week's Reminder. Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Meaday, NeveaOer 7, 1983 at 7:45 p.m. at the Council Chambers in the City Hall, Hastings, Michigan, on a proposed rezoning from D-2 Industrial to 8-2 General Business. This notice is given pursuant to the provisions of Act 207, Public Acts cf 1921 as amended. Sharon Vickery, City Cleric Center. Schoessel said that there were plans to place the computer at the elementary lev-el or possibly the the junior high school. The high school already has Apple com­ puters. — Tuition rates for the 1983-84 school year were approved at $1,628.91 for full tuition for any out-of-diostrict student coming to Hastings afer the fourth Friday count; $144.05 for elementary school tuition and $215.32 for secondary school tuition. There will be an additional charge of $180 per pupil if transportation is involved. Schoessel said that the $1,628.91 represents the cost to the Hastings school system to educate one student. If an out-of-district student comes to the system after the fourth Friday count, the full amount will be required because the student will not be covered by state aid. — In the area of personnel, the board ap­ proved the appointment of Julie Ackerson from a part-time position to a full time English position. This change was made due to higher than expected student enrollment. Bruce Krueger was recalled to a part-time math and science position at the junior high, also due to high enrollment. — Junior high school secretary Jo Beth Bridlcman was granted a leave of absence from Oct. 10-31 for health reasons. —The board was presented with policies and regulations regarding purchasing procedures, use of petty cash and bidding requirements for review and possible adoption at the November meeting. — The next meeting will be held at Pleasantview School on Monday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the all-purpose room. Millage cont. from page 1 job,"’ said Callard. the DSS representative He explained that his job is to "assist in compliance with the administrative rules." Callard maintained that the school signed a statement saying that it read and un­ derstood all the rules. “The qualified fire inspector should i»ave explained the rules to them...I don’t know if they did or not.” Callard cited a rule stating that "Each occupied room of a day care center shall have no ’ess than two approved exits," and that all doors to the outside shall be sidehinged.” Callard cited a "high failure rate" for the type of window found in the two pre-school rooms. "They can very easily be made inoperable from the outside or inside by objects ac­ cidentally falling into the tracks, or by weather conditions." said Callard. "The DSS rep, if you want to get technical, is right to a tee," said Miner "But he's not realistic. Our contention is that in any existing structure, it is impossible to find a place that meets all codes exactly,' "It's true that we did put restrictions on Sunday Savings All velour shirts for men and young men Special 29.99 Corduroy jackets women size Special 19.99 The administration, the school board ana the Citizens for Quality Education have run a more personalized campaign for the millage passage than last month. Twin / Full / or Queen Size A series of informational question and answer meetings have been held throughout the area during the past month. Tonight at 7:30 p.m., a meeting detailing die effect of the millage on individual ■ ** Certificate property taxes will be held in the junior high To win, register at our store Sunday. school vocal music room. The public is Need not be present to WIN! Drawing welcome to meet with four tax experts, free each Sunday. of charge, to review their persona’ property tax situations. name ____________________________________ On hand will be James Toburen, CPA; John Walker, CPA; Thomas Johnson, CPA; ADDRESS and Larry Ainslie, former attorney for the tax division of General Motors Corp, now in PHONE local practice. “Once again, we have tried to demonstrate to the citizens of this community that the package is necessary to provide quality education for the young people of this commun:‘y and we trust they will support the millage request,” Superintendent Carl Schoessel said. In a question and answer Op«n daily 9 a.m. to 5:30, Wad S Fri 9 a.to. to S p.ai. sheet provided by school officials, the administrators noted that some changes in the schools’ financial situation and programs have taken place since last year. They have restored the schools to a six hour class day, have provided some new textbooks and in­ struction*. materials, have added teachers and aides OPEN: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and have been doing some Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. to4:00 p.m. building and site projects. “Most of the money to support these changes came from an increase in general state aid funding by the state Corner of State Street and Jefferson in Hastings legislature,” they said. An increase in enrollment over projections also resulted in a larger state aid payment. "However, the additional students created a need for more instructional materials and supplies, and more teachers, using up much of the additional revenue,” they continued. ‘‘At the elementary level, several class sizes are large enough to require having at least three additional teachers, but as a cost-saving move, two teacher aide positions were added instead. No additional administrators Manufacturer's recommend anti-freeze be drained and have been added and other refreshed to provent rusting of cooling system. If your "new” staff members are anti-freeze is over two years old, it should be drained replacing ones who retired and replaced. We will drain and power flush your cool­ or resigned.” ing system, replace anti-freeze to -20* below zero with The administration also rust inhibitors fort. $ ★ Replace Sparkplugs said that some new text­ ★ Replace Points and Condenser books and instructional where required materials had to be pur­ ★ Replace PCV Valve chased to replace ones that it Clean Auto Choke Linkage (on car) were in such poor condition LABOR OPERATIONS ★ Clean Battery Terminals or were so outdated that they weren’t of any value. ★ Check High Energy Ignition System In addition, building and ★ Check condition of all Belts Complete Parts and Labor site projects such as the roof Metalic Linings Extra ★ Check Distributor Cop and Rotor repair work that was done ★ Check all Ignition Wiring this fall have been paid for ★ Set Engine Adjustments (Timing, •69.00 through the sale of bonds by Dwell. Carburetor. Idle & Fast Idle) the school board, last spring. Special Price with Coupon The board decided to borrow the money for these projects All General Motors, QE 4 Cylinder........... OwrawJD through the sale of bonds because the roofs were in Limited to Pontioc-Oldsmobile-Light Duty GMCAll General Motors. such bad condition that Chevrolet-Buick-Codillac. Gasoline Enginesrepairs couldn't wait until Turbo-Charged Engine Excluded All General Motors. AC Filter. Pennzoil 10W-40 later in the year without the risk of having considerable interior water damage done. Bedspreads Sifioo Gift HARRY BURKE South Jefferson Street News Crime Report This week’s top story on South Jef­ ferson Street was the burglary at Bosley’s. Those of us on South Jef­ ferson Street would like to present our "Good Job" award to the Has­ tings City Police, Barry County Sheriffs Dept, and the other police agencies involved in the apprehen­ sion of the bad guys. This is the fourth crime in the city recently having resulted in the quick arrest of the criminals. “GOOD JOB”. Thanks, and a good job award also to the citizens who got involved and aided in the capture of these crim­ inals. Citizen involvement is essen­ tial to good police work and we have had some fine examples of how it works. We hope the bad guys start to realize that we don't want them in Hastings and that they should head elsewhere. School SHOP SUNDAY 11 to 4 Vote in the school election on Mon­ day, Oct. 24. As good citizens your duty is to inform yourselves and vote. OPEN SUNDAY 11 ML to 4 P.M IftO/ rtFf ANY PURCHASE AV /O VII ...SUNDAYONLY!! nkiin HASTINGS, MICHIGAN OLD FASHIONED SERVICE SPECIALS Anti-Freeze Worn-Out? Brake Reline Special £& RS Join me with o “YES” vote in the school millage election on Oct. 34. Let's help cur new superintendent, Carl Schoessel and his staff get our school system on track. The programs which the YES votes will provide are needed. Save our accreditation. If you need an absentee ballot or transportation JCPenney parts included listed Proposed Zone 0-2 to B-2 SENIOR CITIZENS... All our nationally advertised athletic shoes Engine Tune-Up 4-0 Continued on page 12 to vote, call me at 945-5216. Let’s help the young people. A COMPLETE B-2 the building." said Callard. “But that’s true in any building. There are areas in any building that 1 can think of tfiat children are not allowed to use." Janine Stephenson, supervisor with the Division of Child Day Care Licensing for the DSS. said it is Callard's responsibility “To make an assessment of the administrative rules concerning fire safety." Stephenson pointed out that those rules were drawn up by an ad hoc committee during a seven-year period. The committee. *86.88 School, again. We have a limited number of free tickets to the WBCH Homemakers school available at Bosleys. You will be hearing about this exciting program during the next three weeks. When the tickets are gone, they are gone, so stop in soon and get a ticket at Bosleys. BOSLEYS Halloween is less than two weeks away. It’s time to shop Bosley’s for Halloween cards to send to your loved ones. Halloween need not be just for kids. It Is a good reason to remember grandmas and grand­ pas, aunts and uncles, and others you may only remember once or twice a year. If you drop someone a note or card on Halloween, they have more time to read and appreciate it, and you have more time to write it. But, you don’t have to remember your Mother-in-Law on Halloween, because somebody invented Mother-in-Law day. It’s this Sunday, October 23. We have Mother-in-Law day cards at Bos­ leys. We are even open from 10 to 1 this Sunday in case you need to “last minute shop” for your Motherin-Law on her special day. P.S. The trees have started to turn on SJS. We expect full color this week. OH, Filter, Lube $44 05 *49 90 118 South Jefferson, Hastings Phone ... 945-3429 �The Hastings Bonner—Thursday, October 20, 1983, page 4 es Hazel F. Wolf Ethel Nicolai MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Hazel F. Wolf. 79, died Sunday morning, Oct. 16. 1983 at Pen­ nock Hospital. She was born Sept. 25, 1904 in Detroit, the daughter of Sidney and May (LaValley) Johnston. She married August J. Wolf in April 1960 Mrs. Wolf is survived by her husband. August; two daughters. Mrs. Patricia Holes of Middleville and Mrs. Grace Major of Richland; two sons. Jack Schaffer of Mid­ dleville and Dick Schaffer of Arkansas; one stepdaughter. Mrs. Ray (Phyllis ) Arantz of Dorr; one stepson, Daniel Wolf of Grand Rapids; 21 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Glassmeyer and Mrs. Dorothy Mudloff, both of Detroit; two brothers, Robert Johnston of Detroit and Sidney Johnston of Kalamazoo; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Oct. 19 at the Robbins Cemetery in Yankee Springs Township. Sidney Johnston of­ ficiated. Arrangements were by the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Ethel Nicolai. 81. of Tupper Lake St., died Friday. Oct. 14,1983 at Pennock Hospital. She was born Sept. 27. 1902 in Middle Branch Twp.. Osceola County. Michigan, the daughter of George and Ester (Thompson) Oles. She married John Lozo Nov. 22, 1933 in South Bend, Ind. She then married Henry Nicolai Nov. 12, 1967 in Assyria. She was a member of the Lakewood Baptist Church. Mrs. Nicolai is survived by three stepsons and three stepdaughters and four stepgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. from Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. The Rev. George Speas officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Earl H. Holifield HASTINGS Mr Earl H. Holifield. 76. of C1117 Brock Rd.. Thornapple Lake, died Wednesday. Oct. 12, 1983 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom Nov. 16. 1906 in Paragould, Arie., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holifield. He married Helen M. Blanchard in Sep­ tember 1966. He was employed by Kellogg Co. in Battle Creek for 39 years, retiring in 1968. He was a member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club. Mr. Holifield is survived by his wife, Helen; two sons. Donald E. Holifield of Downey, Calif., and Jack R. Holifield of Portage; one stepson. Robert Tunnison of Lowell; a stepdaughter. Mrs. James (Betty, Brager of Jackson; 12 grandchildren; five great - grandchildren; five stepgrand­ children; six great - stepgrandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Osteen of Burbank. Calif., and Mrs. Della Edwards of Panaroma, Calif. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 from the Hebble Funeral Chapel in Battle Creek. The Rev. Kenneth R. Vaught officiated. Burial was in Bedford Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Carroll L. Stamm CUTLERVILLE - Mr. Carroll L. Stamm. 61. formerly of Hastings, died Thursday. Oct. 13,1983 at his home. He was born in Hastings on March 18. 1922, the son of Llewellyn and Estella (Laflen Stamm. He attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1940. He went on to attend Davenport College. He was employed as an accountant all of his working life while living in Detroit and Holland, before moving to Cutlerville in about 1971. He was employed for 25 years w’th Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Stamm is survived by his former wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Stamm of Austin. Tex.; two sons, John Stamm of Byron Center, and Michael Stamm of San Antonio. Tex.; one daughter. Kathy Stamm of Austin. Tex.; three grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Estella Stamm of Hastings; one sister, Mrs. Donato (Mary) Scavone of Detroit; and one brother. Kenneth Stamm of Hastings. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Norval and Duane Stamm. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at Riverside Cemetery. The Rev. Jack Bartholomew officiated. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home. Ralph B. Damron, Sr. WAYLAND - Mr. Ralph B. Damron, Sr.. 45, of Gun Lake, Wayland, died Thursday, Oct. 13. 1983 at the St. Mery’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born Sept. 14, 1948 in Ocala, Fla., the son of Oiiie and Glenna (Cooksey) Damron. He married Lida Jean Gould. June 17.1961. He joined the Navy and served for four years, later settled in the Grand Rapids area. He was employed by Contractor Machinery in Grand Rapids as a heavy equipment salesman. He was a member of the Masons Anchor Lodge of Strict Observance No. 87 of Kalamazoo, Scottish Rit, Saladin Temple of Grand Rapids. He was active in the Snowmobile Club of Gun Lake, and a crew member for three years on the Brayton racing team for Indianapolis cars. Mr. Damron is survived by his wife. Lida; four sons, Ralph B. Damron, Tyier E. Damron. Bart G. Damron, and Todd A. Damron, all of Wayland; his parents; two brothers, Roger E. Damron of Chiefland, Fla. and Pastor Chester H. Damron of Berrien Springs; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Pastor Chester H. Damron officiated. Interment was in the Yankee Springs Cemetery. Andrew D. Kennedy, Sr. Delton Area Nashville Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, C.mjurroumi Rd . 8 nu 8. Paxtor. Brent Brenham. Phone 62.1228.'. Sunday School at 10 am. Wor •hip II *jn.; Evening Service at 7 p.m , Youth meet Sunday 6 p m . Wed Prayer Bible 7 pm. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 3U1 Ful­ ler St. M-7!i Paator Thomas Voyles Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 pm; Morning Worahip 11 am. Evening Services, Youth 6pm.; Evening Worahip 7 pin ; Wednesday mid week prayer 7pm Wednesday caravan program 7pm DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. Corner Piter and Cedar Creek Rd . Paul S Howell. Pastor. Plante 948-8K84 Saturday Service*. Sabsth School»30 am. Worship 11 am. Wed 7:30 pm. Bible Study and Prayer meeting HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH. H ey. M-66 10 mi S of Naahnlle Robert Lee Shotto. Paator Sunday • 9:45 pm . Sunday School. 1045 .m Worshii N-rvice. 6 pm. Young People Meeting. 7:00 pm Evening Service. Wednesday i 30 pm Bible Study and Prayer Hour Frew counsel­ ing *ervtee on all prtUenu Phone 61S-7583866 or 963-1713 FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor Elmer J Fauat. On M-43 in Delton Service. Worahip 10.45 am; Sunday School « 30-10 30. Evening Service 6 pm.; United Mrthortirt Women every first Thurs­ day. 730 p.m ; United Methodist Men every aieond Sunday. 7 30 a m OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Lacey F iher Ray Allen. Phone 623 2490 Sunday Maas at 9.00 pm. MIU) BIBLE CHURCH. Comer M-43 and Milo Rom). Doug Huntington Pastor Rt No 3. Box 315A. Delton. Ml. 4MM8 Phone B71-4702 Sunday School 10 00 a m Worship Service 11.00. Evening Worahip 6.00 p.m . Wednesday Service 7.00 p.m PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AT Berryville, 4 miles W. of Nashville on M-79 Steven Reid. Paator Wonhip Servia­ ns a m.. Sunday Church School and Coffer Fellowship 10 15 am. United Meth odist Women 1st Tueaday each month. INTEKLAKES BAPTIST. Delton Ph. 623 2712 L«ted on M-43 ta Delton Paa tor Rea McMurray Ph 343-4120 Sunday School 9 45 am .Family Worahip 11 a.m . evenuw service 6 p m. Wednaaday Bible Study 7 p.m ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pa.tor A misaion of Si Rose Catholic Churrh. Hasting. Saturuay Mass 6.30 p m Sunday Mum •JO a.m PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH lir221 S Norris Rd. Aeraaa from PrainrviUe Garage Rev BtU Blair. Paator Sunday School 10 a m . Morning Wonhip 11 pm.; Sunday Night 7 p m ; Bible Study. Wadnewday Service 7 pm St AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Elana Rd . Delton Father Ray Alien. S J. Paator Saturday Maa* 5:30 p m . Sun­ day Mass 11.00 a m from Memorial Day weekend to l-ihor Day weekend, and, 12'00 Noon the rest of the year DELTUN ASSEMBLY OF GOD. Pastor Gary Stevens. Phone 623-8789 Mee la in Delton High School LG I room. Sunday School9.30 a.m ; Worahip 10.45 a.m McCALLUM UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH, ranter of Mullen and Oti* Lnke Rd.Gary C Brooks, pastor Ph 623-8226 Sunday School at 9 45 a.m, Worahip Serwra at 1100 am. Sunday evening services at 700 p m., youth meeting, Tueaday at 7 00 pm , Mid-week ptayer meeting Wed­ nesday al 700 p m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner officialing Phone 758-3149. Country Chapel wor­ ahip 10:15 pm; Sunday School 9 pm.; BanField worahip 1130 am COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH. Former Johnston Township Hull. Dowling Jack W Edgerton. Paator Sunday School 9 45 a m.. Worahip 1045 am. Evening Serv.ce 6 p m. Wednesday evening prayer 7 p -n. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashville Phone MS4)719 Comer Wadi ington and Stale Leonard F Putnam. Paa­ tor Service* Sunday 9 45 a.m Morning Worahip. 10 45 am Fellowship. 11 am Church School for all agro; 6:30 p m. U.M.Y.F Jr Hi and U.M.Y.F. Sr Hi; Bible Hour - all agro. Ill Wednesday 7:30 pm. each montli. United Methodist Women TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Wadi ington NsehviUe. Re/ J. G Boomer Sun­ day School 9 45 a.m; Sunday Worship 11:00 pm.; Evening Service 6 00 p.m., Bible Prayer. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillipa Bl Pastor Lester DsGrool. 8529806 or 852-9025 Assistant Pastor Don Roscw. ' 852-9808 Sunday Sen ires Sunday School 9.45 Sunday Worahip II g.m.; Sunday Evening Service 7 pm; Wed­ nesday night Bible Study 7 p m Bus Ministry - Call Don Koaw 852-9228 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Clov­ erdale Rd . 5 miles south of Naahvillr. h milr eaal of M-66 Pastor Marvin Potter. Phon* 852-0861. Sunday Service.. Sunday -School 10 a m . Morning Services 11 a m . Evening Service 6 pm; Cottage Prayer meeting 7JO p.m. Wednesday Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN, romer of Barnum Rd and M-66 Woodla. al Pastor George Spaas Pbone 367-2741. 9:45 am Worship. 11 a m. Sunday School. Wed­ nesday Prayer 8 pm . W M.A 2nd Wed­ nesday each month; Adult C E . 2nd Satur­ day each month. Bpm WOODGROVE PARISH. Costa Grove. Rev Pamela Owen* Pastor Phone 3674137. Sunday church school 9.30 am. Worship service 10:45 a.m choir 6 p.m.. youth fellowship 7JO p.m. Holy Commun­ ion first Sunday of each month Women's Fellowship first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hostings and lake Odessa COLEMAH ACEMCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your Ute. Home. Business and Car FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Wood Und Rd.. Lake Odr~ Pastor Richard Sew sink. Church phone 367-4621. Pastor's phone 374-8938. Sunday ■ Morning Worahip 10^0 am. Sunday School 11:15 am.; evening service 7.90 pm Wednesday ■ Bible Study 7:00 pm ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Velte Rd . Woodland Timothy Rothfuas. Pastor. Sun­ day school every Sunday at 9:15. Sunday worship 10:30. Coffee .''Howship following Sundav worship on 2nd snd 4lh Sundays each month Lutheran Brotherhood meets 1st Sunday. 7:30 p.m Luther League meets 2nd Sunday, 6 30 p.m. STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST CHURCH. William Blakaalae. pastor Ph. 367-7191 Sunday School at 1090 a.m.. Worahip eennea 11 s.m . evening worahip 'at 7 p.m.. mid-*«ek Bible study. Thursday at 790 p.m Everyone welcome Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 106 Cherry St. Pastor Rev Jerry Drummond Phone 7655134 10.00 s.m Sunday School: 11:00 a.m Morning Worahip, Evening Worahip 790 p m Wednesday evening prayer meet­ ing al Y.C.W. Club's 7.00 p.m "A Grow­ ing Church For Coming Lord." GALILEAN BAPTIST. 106th St. and N. Freeport Rd Phone 945-5704. 10 a.m Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Worship; 7 p.m Evening Service; Wednesday ■ Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M-50 North of Freeport at the Ksnt-lorua County lane Rev Wiltia Slehman Church School 10 am. Morning Worahip 11 s.m Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m. Morning Services; 11:15 Sunday School. Thrw arr cbuses for all MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORM ED. 708 W. Main Street. Worahip 10 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 s.m , Evening Wor­ ship 6 pm. MIDDLEVILLE F1RST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M-37. put north of Mid­ dleville. 795-9726 Rev Weaiey Smith. Pastor Mark J. Highmau. Pastor of Youth and Education Sunday Schoo. 9:45 a.m.; Morning Worahip 11 a.m.; Evening Service 6 pm. NEW UJ E TABERNACLE. 201 Ruaaell St. Rev. Gary Fi.vkbriner Phone 795-7429. Sunday Worahip Service 10 a.m. and 7 p m . Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at Psrmalee Rood. Middleville Rev Wayne Ku-1. Pastor. Phone 891-1585. Rev Charles DoumtxM. Aiwiitant Pastor Phone 7953466 First Service 9 a m.. Church School 10.15 am. Second Service 11:15 am; Evening C-lebralion 6 pm ST. AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor. Phone 7922889 Sunday Maas 11 a.m. Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF' ORANGE VILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd. 2 miles south of Gon Lake Rev Dan Bowman Paator Larry Tungate. Sunday School Supt Sunday School 9.45 a m.; Church Services 11 a m . 6 p m Evening Services. Wednes­ day 6 30 p m SO C K 3 thru 6 grades. 7 p m Adult Prayer and Bible Study Bua ministry weekly with Ron Moore. Call 6645113 for pickup MARTIN REF’KOMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Dnvr-m. walk-in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev M?rvu> Meeter. Pastor Worahip Service* 10 a m and 7.30 p m . Sunday School 11:15 a m ST. CYRIL & METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 7922889 Saturday Maas 5 p m ; Sun Dy Mau 9a.m EW. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf -f- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Men*«rF.0.I.C. The Hasting* Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance Heffrlfingrr Phon* 367-3961 9.15 a m. Worahip Ser vice. 1030 a m Sunday School; 7:30 p m Wednesday UMYF Welcome . "Presci iptions" -118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. DUSTER REFORMED CHURCH Doster Rond near Pine Lake Rev John F Padgett Pastor Sunday Worship 9 30 a m and 6 pm; Sunday Sciioo. Ham. Youth Choir meets each Monday 6 30 p tn ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Mau Mam. Church School 9am. Family Eui-hansi lOajn Nursery 10 am . Midweek sen ire. a> announced Father Kurt Fiah. vieas 664-4345 THE NOTE OF PRAISE (Th* New Note* 12223 Chief Noonday Rd . Gun Lake area Sunday Worship 10 a m . Tuesday gospel rorxert 7 p m . Saturday Bible study 7pm. 3rd Friday of Month Youth Concert 7pm Ptkine 795-7808 Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home r of Walnut & S. Jefferson in Hastings KASTIHGS OBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hostings. Michigan Hickory Comers HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phil Perkin.. Pastor ' 10 a m Sunday School. 11 <■ m Morning Worahip. Junior Churrh. Nursery. 7pm Worship. Wednes day 7:30 pm Family Night Miuionary Society second Friday, 7 pm Potluck Hastings Area GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1362 S. Hanover, Hastings 1-ranard Davis. Pastor Ph 948-2256 or 945-9429 Sunday. Sunday School 9:45 a m.. Worahip 11 a.m.. Youth 5 p.m . Evening Worship 6 p m . Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 p.m Nursery lor all service* Wednesday. CYC 6 45 p.m.. prayer and Bible study 7pm WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W. Slate Rd. (Old Algonquin School* Paator Jeff Arnett, phone home. 948-2792, church 948-2549 Sunday Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 10:45 ajn.. evening ser­ vice* 6:30 p.m. FIRST BAITIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948-8004 Kenneth W. Garner. Paator Sunday Servk«: Sunday School 9:45 am. Morning Wonhip 11:00 a m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m. Sacred Scunda Rebaaraal 8 30 p.m. Sunday morning ktvice broadcast WBCH WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METH ODIST. 3185 N Broadway Rev. Conalance Heffelfinger. Ps.tor Ph 367-3961 Church School 9:30; Worahip Service 11 a m ; Senior MYF 7 p.m; Thursday evening start­ ing at 7 pm Choir; UM. Women Welcome Circle third Wednesday of month. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, 1330 N. Broadway Rev. David D Garrett Phone 948-2229 Parsonage. MS-3195 Church Where a Chnstun experience make* you a member. 945 a m Sunday School. 10.45 am Worship Service; 7 p m. Fellowship Worahip; 7 p □ Wednaaday Prayer. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd. in In mg. Sunday Morning Prayer at 10.30 Holy Communion at 1100 The Rt. Rev William O Lewis. Rector HARVEST CHURCH on M-43 five mile, •out of Heatings Pastor Lurry Silverman. Ai-oc Paator Allan Welch Ph 948-8024 Service time* Tuesday night (prayer, praise, and worship* at 7 pm . Thursday night (teaching service) at 7 p.m., Sunday 9.30 a.m. Sunday School for all agro. 10:30 am rooming worahip, 6 p.m evening wor­ ship. "Words of Truth" radio broadcast dsily at 2 p.m on WDFP FM (95 3* also on WMAX-AM (14.80) at 3.15 p.m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Boltwooo and Eaat Stale Road. 94.5-9121 Rev Donald L Brail, Pastor Sunday School 10.00 a.m Worahip Ser­ vice 11,00 a m. Evening Service 6:00 p .m Prayer Meeting 7 00 p m Wednesday. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Paator J T. Crawmrr Ph< 9452285 S unday School 9 45 a.tr_; Warship 11:00 a.m . Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Praia*Gathering 7 p.m. VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Gospel). 1715 Carlton Center Rd. Sunday morning service, praise and hymna, II) 30 aun.; Evening amices, evsngebatic. 7 30 pm.; Sunday Youth Meeting 600 p.m; Wednesdry Bible Study and Prayer Meet­ ing at 7.30 pm QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 miles E on M 79 Steven Reid. Pastor Sunday Church School 10.30 a.m.; Worahip Service 11:30 a.m. United Meth odist Women ■ I at Wednesday each month HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH 102 E Woodlawn Ave Minuter Scott 3avu Sunday Worship 9:30 a m Fellowship 10:30 to 11 00 a m Bible School 11 00 a m to 12:00 noon Wednesday. Bible Study and Fellowship 7:30 to 8 30 p.m Phone 9452076 ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CHURCH. 2625 Airport Rd Dick Taggart. Paator Church phone 9*88482 Sunday School 9.45 a.m.; Worship 11 am . Junior Churrh 11 a m.. Evening Worahip 7 p.m ; Nursery for all service* ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father la-on Pohl. Paator Satur­ day Maas 4:30 p m. Sunday Manses 8 a m and 11am. Confesatona Saturday. 4.00 ■ 4 JO p.m. NEW UFE ASSEMBLY OF HASTINGS 236 E. Colfax. Pastor. E. Miller Ph 9482762. Sunday School 10 a m Classes for all ages Worship aer.ire al 11 a.m. Evange­ listic Service 7 p.m Tuesday Prayer Group. 10 a m FullGospe BARRY COUNTY' CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 North Michigan Minister Steve Davis 9452938. Sunday Services 10 a.m.; Bible Study 11 a m. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 p.m. P1XASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETH­ REN IN CHRIST. M-50 at Bell Rd Rev. Don Palmer 10 am Worahip Service. 11 a.m. Sunday School. 6 30 Evening Service; 7:30 Wedn*sdey Prayer Service REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRLSf OF LATTER DAY SAINTS. S. Jefferson at Walnut Kenneth Colburn. Pastor. Home 698-8567. Sunday School 10 a.ir... Worahip 11 a.m. HASTINGS GRAvE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd Russ 11 A Sarver. Paator Phone 9459224 Worship service 10:30 а. m., evening aenece 6 pm. daaara for all agro Tuesday. Gu'age Prayer Meeting. 7.00 p.m HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENT 1ST. 904 Terry La ic Phone 945-8884 Sat­ urday services. Sabbath School 9.30 a.m.; Worahip 11 is. Tuesday - Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 7JO p m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway Rev. James Hilgendorf, Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a m Morning Worship Service. 6.1X) p.m Evening Service. Wednesday 7.00 p.m Service* for Adulta. Teens and Children. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M ID Jack Bartholomew. paator. phone »-M‘*95 Robert Fuller, dwiir director 5unla/ aclirtiule 930 Fellow •hip and coffre. 9 55 Sunday School; 11:00 Morning Worahip. 600 Youth MeeUnga. 7:00 Evening Worship Nursery for all ser­ vice*. tranaportat.on provided to and from naming aervicea. Prayer meeting. 7 p.m. Wednesday HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 220 Wert Col­ fax St Bible Lectin- 9JO a.m.; Watchtower Study 10:45 a.m Tuesday ■ Congregation Bible Study 8 pm. Thursday - Tbroerslic School 7 JO. Service meeting 8:30. GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Vred.r Rusd. 1 Mdr south of M-50 between Darby •ml Nash Roada Pastor Rill Stevens Phone 693-2315 10 a m. Sunday School. 11 a.m. Morning Worship. 7 pm Sunday evening worahip. 7.30 p.m Wednesday Prayer Service FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH. 502 Eaat Grand St Marx .1 Highmsn. Pastor. Ph 948-2828 Sunday School. 10 a m ; morn­ ing worahip and c.nldren'a church. 11 am., youth meeting*. 5pm. evening worahip. 6 pm; Thursday prayer meeting 7 pm. Thursday teen claawes and Primary Adven­ tures 7 p.m Nursery provided for all ser­ vices. We welcome all' EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, corner of Broadway and Center St. Fr Wayne Smith. Rector. Services. Sunday. Mass and Church School 10 a.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green St. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 9459574 Dr Myron K Williams. Minister Sunday. October 23. 1983 - 9 30 a m Church School • classes for everyone 9.30 a.m. "Ifealh and Dying" class ■ Cathy Vroanchia. speaker • 10.30 a.m. Coffee Fellowahip • 10:30 a m. Radio Brosdcase. WBCH • 1160 a.m Worship Service. "Keep Pounding. Hell Hear" Exodus 17 8-13. II Timolhy3 14-4.2. Luke 18.1-8 ■ 12.00 noon Swiss Steak Dinner aponMievd by the Sr Hi. Youth. Adults >4 (X). Children (12 and under* 42 (X) - 5 00 p.m Confirmation Claw* б. 00 pm Jr Hi. Youth Fellowship Monday. October 24, 1983 ■ 7.(X1 pm Scouts Tuesday, Grtober 25. 195* • 9 .'MJ a.m The Challenge of Being u Womun" cIsm ■ 7.00 p.m "People with Older Parents" class Wednesday. October 26. 1983 ■ 3 00 p m Chddrei. • Choir • 6 30 pm. Handbell Choir • 7:00 p.m CubSrout Thursday. October 27. 198.* • 7 00 pm Chancel Choir. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St , Pastor Michael Anton Ph 9459414. Sunday. July 10 ■ 8 a m Worahip (early aervice*. 9.15 a m. Church School, all agro lOOOWcrahip. Churrh Council After Lake Odessa ST EDWARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odessa Rev. Louis Badone. Adminis­ trator 3746274 or 374-7405 Saturday Maas 5:30 p.m .Sunday 5Uaaos8and 10. WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, just off M-66 N. of M-50 in Village of Wood bury. Pastor Duane Walter Phone 374-7251 Worship aervice 9.30 a m.; Sunday Sehool 10 45 a.m.; Youth Fellowship Wednesday 7 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Service Wednesday 7 p.m. CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner of 1st and 2nd Ave.. Lake Odesu Paator George Spras. Phone 374-8756 Sunday Morning Worahip Service 11:00 a m. Sunday School • 10.00 a_m Evening Servicr ■ 7JO p m Wcdnmday Evening Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST. Hwy M-50. H mile W. of M 66. Lake Odessa Rev James Hulett, Pastor Worahip 8:30 and 11 sm.; Evening Servin at 7 JO p.m. LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Pastor Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555. Across from the high •cbool, 7180 Velte Rd.. M-50 Sunday School KMX) a m ; Worship Servin 11:00 am Evening Servin 6 30 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7JO p.m CHRLlTIAN REFXJHMED 620 Sixth Ave Rev Ben Ridder Ph. 3744*607 9 30 a m Coffee Hour. 9.45 a.m Sunday School; Il am Worship Service CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Avt Rev Randall Kohls. Ph. 3748153 Worahip Hour 9.30 a m.. Fellowship Hour 10.30 a.m . Church School 11 a. m. CENTRAL UNITED METHODS. 912 Fourth Ave. Rev. Stophen Keller Ph. 374 8861 Sunday schedule changed Ort 2nd Th* new schedule will be: 930-1015 a m Sunday School. 10:30-11:30 s.m Worship. llJOa.m Coffee Hour BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 a.m . Worship Service 11 a.m ; Prayer Service Thursday 7 p m CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS Meeting at-502 E Bond Sunday: Sacrament meeting 9.00 a.m.. Sunday School 10:00 a m Branch President David McMnmgke. Phone 1-696-9(849 or M54154 NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH CORNER OF Woodachool and Wing Rd* Pastor Mark Wade. 55I9 Buehler Rd Phone 7654*287 Sunday S-bool 10 a.m . Worahip 11 a.m.. Evening .' nice 7 p m . °rayer Senn • V. edneaday 7pm. Nursery provided for all cervices HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall St. Hastings Rev Marvin Sickmiller Phone 9455197 Semcaa Sunday School IGOO am Mnnung Worship 11 00 • m. Sunday and evening service* 7.30 p m Wednesday mid­ week prayer meeting 7 30 p.m FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Has­ tings. Michigan, Willard H Curtia. Minis­ ter. Elren Higher. Lhr Christian Ed Sunday. October 2-1 Morning Worship 9.31* and 1100 Nursery provided Broadcast of the 9 30 service over WBCH-AM and FM 9 30 Churrh Sdioui CIsmto for all agv» 10 30 Coffee Hour in the churrh dining room 10'.3l* Children's Choir practice 6 .6' Senioc High Youth Frlloadiip.it t), churrh 7 (A* Organ Dedication Rental Mr Rohm Styberski. ro-ontaniat at First Preshyirnan Church. Kalamarno. will be guest <irg-ini<t Rerrption to follow Nursery provided The public t» mvitml Turactav 7 00 Kirk Choir practice Wednesday 9 00 Women s Aw« ution Hoard meeting 7 00 Chanc-1 Choir practice Saturday 7 UC p m Junior High Youth Fellr-wahip will have • haynde Go To Your House Of Worship; It Might Surprise You T«ave you heard any good sermons lately, or has r that busy, hectic life of yours kept you away from your House of Worship for so long that you are not aware of the changes that may have taken place there? No. the tenets of your religion have not changed, but the method of teaching them might have. The cold austerity of former days has been replaced by a warm, friendly atmosphere; with inspiring sermons delivered in a positive, down-to-earth manner that you can relate to, with modern examples and even touches of humor to illustrate the point and reveal the timelessness of human nature. So no matter how troubled or de­ pressed you may feel at the start of the service, you will leave there filled with a renewed hope for the future. You will learn that this, after all. is the real purpose of faith, if you will just give it a try. HASTINGS - Mr. Andrew D. Kennedy, Sr., 87, of 2940 E. State Rd., died Saturday, Oct. 15,1983 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom in Hastings Township on the family centennial farm on East State Road, Sept. 28. 1896, the son of Andrew and Martha (Johnson) Kennedy. He attended the Fisher School and Hastings schools. He married Viola DeMott on March 22, 1924. He had farmed all of his life. He was a former member of the Hastings Township Board of Review, former FHA official, was on the Fisher School Board and was a longtime superintendent of the horse bams for the Barry County Fair. Mr. Kennedy is survived by his wife, Viola; three sons, Andrew D. Kennedy, Jr., Alan Kennedy, and Michael Kennedy, all of Hastings; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Helen) Myers of Lakewood, Calif., and Mrs. John (Lucille) Mater of Nashville; 22 grand­ children; and 12 great - grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Pearl Matthews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Wren Funeral Home. Pastor Lester DeGroot officiated. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Heart Association. Gertrude (Wurm) Binkley ANGOLA, IND. - Mrs. Gertrude (Wurm) Binkley, 73, of Angola, Ind. died Sunday, Oct. 2, 1983. She was bom Sept. 6, 1910 near Hastings. She graduated from Hastings High School and Barpr County Normal. Mrs. Binkley is survived by her husband, Henry C. Binkley, one son, Kenneth, and one daughter, Virginia, all of Angola; her mother, Laura Wurm, one brother, Fred Wurm, a sister, Violet Kelley, all of Hastings, and a sister, Edna Cota of Battle Creek; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Beams Funeral Home in Fremont, Ind. at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5. Burial was in Jamestown Cemetery, Fremont, Ind. Devon Caryl Sobleskey MIDDLEVILLE - Devon Caryl Sobleskey, infant son of Martin and Marola (Grinnell) Sobleskey, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1983 at home. He was bom on May 28, 1983. Devon is survived by his parents; one brother, Andrew, at home; paternal grand­ father, Walter Sobleskey of Woodburg; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alden Grinnell of Freeport; great - grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Caryl Fuller of Freeport and Mrs. Thora Grinnell of Battle Creek; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. from the Roetman Funeral Chapel of Freeport. The Rev. Chalmer Miller of­ ficiated. Burial was in Freeport Cemetery Sandra K. (Lydy) Gregory Mrs. Sandra K. (Lydy) Gregory. 25. of Little Rock, Calif., formerly of Freeport, died Tuesday. Oct. 11, 1983.'on the Sierra Hwy., in Palmdale. Calif., as the result of an auto accident in which her husband. Wayne, was also killed The accident occurred when a man traveling in the opposite direction crossed the center line and hit the Gregory car head on. Sandra was born in Hastings on December 17. 1957, the daughter of Gary and Laura (Betty) Buchee) Lydy. She had lived in California for the past six years and was employed at the VA Hospital in Sepulveda. She is survived by her son. Daniel. 2; two stepsons, Clinton. 13, and Matthew, 9. all at home; her parents, Gary and Betty Lydy of Freeport; two sisters, Mrs. Iva (Susan) Gilbert of Kalamazoo and Sally Lydy of Eagle River, Alaska; one brother, Robert Lydy of Eagle River, Alaska; paternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. George Lydy of Leesburg. Fla.; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Helen Dempsey of Battle Creek; and maternal great - grandmother, Mrs. Laura Foote of Battle Creek. Graveside services for Sandra will be held Friday. October 21. at 1:30 p.m. from the Fuller Cemetery. The Rev. Brad Kalajainen will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Amy Thaler Benefit Fund. Friends may meet the family from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, October 20, at the Wren Funeral Home. Wayne Gregory was bom on December 23, 1948 in New West Minister, Canada, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Gregory. He was employed as an electrician with Easton Aluminum Products in Van Nuys. Calif. In addition to his three sons, he is survived by his parents of Riviera, Ariz ; one sister, Mrs. Corrine Sorensen of Simi Valley. Calif.; and his grandmother, Mrs. Gertrude Gregory of Canada. Martin Lee Morrison GRAND RAPIDS - Mr. Martin Lee Morrison, 20, formerly of Hastings, died Thursday. Oct. 13, 1983, as the result of an auto accident. He was born in Hastings on July 27, 1963, the son of Terry and Carol (Smith) Morrison. He attended Hastings schools. He had lived in Grand Rapids since June 1983, where he was employed at Alofts Mfg. Co. in Grand Rapids. His previous em­ ployments included several restaurants in Hastings. He was a member of the U.S. Marine Corp Reserves. Mr. Morrison is survived by his mother, Mrs. Carol Morrison of Hastings; his father, Terry Morrison of Ohio; two sisters, Leann Sue Morrison and Christina Jean Morrison, both at home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Claribelle Smith of Hastings; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Vale Morrison of Hastings; and paternal grandfather. Glen Aspinall of Augusta. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17 from the Riverside Cemetery. The Rev. Willard H. Curtis of­ ficiated. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home. LaVern H. Cooley LAKE ODESSA - Mr. LaVern H. Cooley, 77, of 1324 Pearl, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1983 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom Nov. 24, 1905 in Lake Odessa, the son of Ofris and Ida Cooley. He attended the Lake Odessa schools. He married the former Myrtle Eyrie June1, 1939. She preceded him in death in Oct. 1978. He was employed by Fisher Body, Lan­ sing, retiring in 1966. He was a life member of United Auto Workers Union, and a past member of I00F of Lake Odessa. Mr. Cooley is survived by one son, Bruce of Indianapolis, Ind; two granddaughters, Gina and Amy Cooley; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Vernon Cooley; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. The Rev. George Speas officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cerotiery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. Ednah J. McConnell BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Ednah J. Mc­ Connell, 83, of 1429 Capital Ave. N.E., for­ merly of Nashville and Vermontville, died Monday. Oct. 17, 1983, at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. She was born May 5, 1900 in Hesperia, Mich., the daughter of Homer and Mildred (Fisher) Wright. She married Archie McConnell Aug. 23, 1931 in Angola, Ind. He preceded her in death in June, 1977. Mrs. McConnell is survived by one son, Robert Homan of Hastings; two daughters, Marie Miller and Peggy McConnell, both of Battle Creek; nine grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and one sister, Viola Beystrum of Middleville. Funeral services were held Thursday. Oct. 20 at 1:30 p.m. from the Nashville Baptist Church. The Rev. Lester DeGroot and Mr. Donald Moore officiated. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Vermontville. Arrangements were by Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Gospel duo to perform Saturday Wayne and Laurie Shick, gospel musicians from Kalamazoo, will be sharing in word and song this Saturday. Oct. 22 at the Note of Praise. 12223 Chief Noonday Rd.. Gun Lake. The concert will be begin at 7 p.m. Prior to their conversion, the Shicks were members of the secular band Sky Bolt and Co. which played in the Hastings and Charlotte area. Now they share their original gospel music at churches and Christian events throughout the area. Saturday, Oct. 29, the Note of Praise will be celebrating its first anniversary with a special evening of gospel music including local artists Herb Roberts and Dick and Martha Van Engen, among others. Welcome to... FULL GOSPEL SERVICE HELD Al THE ... UNION HALL 127 West Apple Street, Hostings OCTOBER 23 at 2:00 P.M. ...with Rev. J.C. Crank from Bottle Creek. os the speoker • PUBLIC IS INVITED Specif.1 singing, prayer for the sick, Bible preaching — All are welcome! �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. October 20, 1983, page 5 Social rjewi . . what’s cookin' by Elaine Gilbert This week, fea turing... Lin Hough called their business “Lddy’s Dairy.” For the last 18 years, Lin has lived in Hastings. When she’s not busy with volunteer work, she enjoys cross stitching, crewel work and doing "chicken scratch” — a popular kind of needlework. Crocheting afghansand items like mittens, knifing, and creating Christmas ornaments are other hobbies she pursues. She notes that her family’s Christmas tree is decorated entirely with homemade ornaments. Making chocolate candy is a favorite pastime and she gives much of it away as gifts. Al Christmas, she likes tc give plates of goodies as gifts. Since baking is one of her favorite tasks in the kitchen, the gift plates often include pieces of Lin’s Orange Slice Cake which she shares with readers this week. "I like the recipe because it’s versatile and I like the taste of the cake. It’s a lot like fruit cake, but I don’t like regular fruit cake and my family doesn't either.” Lin says she usually makes the cake for special occasions or at times when an event win involve many people because the cake serves 16-20. “The cake keeps quite a long time and you can freeze it too,” she said. Norton-Dingman exchange wedding vows Williams-Wolverton united In marriage Kristine A. Williams and Mark A. Wolverton, both of Battle Creek, were married Sept. 17 in the lovely garden at their new home. The six o’clock ceremony was performed by Rev. Elmer Faust of the Faith United Methodist Church, Delton, in the presence of 180 relatives and friends. Kathy Despins of Battle Creek was soloist and organist was Fern Pierson of Delton. The bride is the daughter of Bob and Pat Williams of Delton and the groom is the ^on of Russell and Dorothy Wolverton of Battle Creek. Kris was escorted down the aisle by her father, wearing a floor-length gown of white .chiffon with embroidered lace and satin ribbon on the bodice and wrist. Her fingertip veil was held by a white lace picture hat. She carried a bouquet of white orchids and red roses. Matron of honor was her sister, Kathy Roberts of Battle Creek. Beth Williams of Delton was her sister’s maid of honor. They wore floor-length dresses with matching lace jackets of burgundy and mauve and carried bouquets of wildflowers. Friend of the groom, Rick Jaconette of Ann Arbor, was best man. Groomsman was Jerry Kuehle of Battle Creek, the groom’**, cousin. Brothers of the groom, Mike and Matt Wolverton of Battle Creek, served as ushers. Joshua Wolverton, nephew of the groom, was ring bearer. The reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents. Hosts were cousins of the bride, Mark and Cindy Herbold of Spring Lake, and the bride’s aunt, Joanne Herhold of Tulsa, Okla. Out-of-state guests were the bride’s grandparents and aunt from Oklahoma. Kristine is a 1980 graduate of DeltonKellogg High School and a 1982 graduate of Kellogg Community College with an A.S. degree in radiologic technology and is em­ ployed in the radiology department of Leila Hospital. Mark is a 1976 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School, attended Kellogg Community College, and is employed in the maintenance department of Community Hospital. After a honeymoon in Pennsylvania, the newlyweds are residing at their home in Battle Creek. Dyers to observe 50th anniversary Clarence and Nelda Dyer, of 1277 Ibis Dr., Englewood, FL 33533, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Oct. 21. Nelda Barnes and Clarence Dyer were married October 21, 1933 in Indiana on their way to the World’s Fair in Chicago. Mr. Dyer retired as a foundry supervisor and Mrs. Dyer was employed in office work. They lived in Hastings for 13 years and are now retired. They spend their summers with their children in Michigan and Illinois. They were entertained with a family dinner in Brighton last August before returning to their Florida home. The couple has three children, James Dyer of Brighton, Susan Dyer Spencer of Naperville, Ill., and Michael Dyer of Paw Paw, and eight grandchildren. Vreeland-Whaley engagement told Valerie Adelaide Vreeland and Warren Russell Whaley announce their engagement. Miss Vreeland is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Vreeland of Delton. Mr. Whaley is the son of Mr. William R. Whaley of Potomac, Maryland, and Mrs. Judith Whaley of Ann Arbor. The wedding date has not yet been set. Brenda J. Norton and Lee Scott Dingman were united in marriage on June 18,1983, in a beautiful yard wedding at the home of the groom’s mother. Rev. Donald Brail of­ ficiated. A bridal path, lined with pink impatiens and pink and white begonias and with the Thomapple River in the background, was the setting for the wedding. The bride, wearing a floor-length white voile gown with lace trim, accented in pink ribbon, was escorted by her father. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Howard Norton, Jr. of Battle Creek, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kelly of Hastings. The groom is the son of Mrs. Dorothy Dingman and the late Wesley Dingman. Mrs. Cathy Anderson, sister of the groom, was matron of honor. Becky Kelly, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. Mr. John Anderson, brother-in-law of the groom, was best man. Cody Norton, brother of the bride, was groomsman. Flowergirls — Mistresses Joneille An­ derson, Lindsey Haight and Raechelle and Erica Walker, nieces of the groom — sprinkled the path with petals of pink peonies. All flowers, which also decorated the yard and wedding arch, were from the garden of Mrs. Edward Sehy. Ring bearer was Master Justin Anderson, nephew of the groom. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Haight, brother-in-law and sister of the groom. Miss Tammie Dingman, sister of the groom, attended the guest book. Ushers were Mr. Harry Walker, brotherin-law of the groom, and Mr. Jason An­ derson, nephew of the groom. Special music was provided by Mr. Al Bradfield, cousin of the groom, who sang “There is Love”. Mr. Russ Nash ac­ companied on the organ. The bride’s bouquet and attendants’ flowers were made by Mrs. Carla Walker, sister of the groom. Honored guests were Phyllis Craig and Lillian Wilson, great-aunts of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sehy, esteemed friends of the groom’s family; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Steeby and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Norton, Sr., grandparents of the bride. A reception immediately followed the ceremony. Serving attendants were Miss Laurie Gibson and Mrs. Cheryl Wymer, frier is of the bride. Gut-of-town guests were from Middleville, Morley, Holland, Lansing, Kalamazoo, West Olive, Williamston and Florida. After honeymooning at the Grand Rapids Hilton and Silver Lake, Mich., the couple are at home in Morley, Mich. Marriage Licenses Haskins-Schrock engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Haskins of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Cathy Jean, to Ladean F. Schrock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schrock, of Clarksville. Both are 1982 graduates of Lakewood High School. Schrock is currently employed at Steelcase and Haskins is employed at L.E.C. in Alto. A Sept. 8 wedding is being planned. Birth Announcements It’s a BOY Deborah and Norman Beard, Lake Odessa, Oct. 11, 2:29 p.m., 9 lb. 10*4 oz. Diana and Thomas Lynn, Hastings, Oct 11. 5:46 p.m., 6 lb. 9>i oz. Shirley Burton, Delton, Oct. 12,2:41 p.m., 8 lb. 15 oz. Michaelle and Douglas Sans. Shelbyville. Oct. 13, 9:39 a.m., 7 lb. 12 oz. It’s a GIRL Nedra and David Merck, Middleville, Oct. 10, 1:18 a.m., 6 lb. 144 oz. Rebecca and Robert Klein, Nashville. OcL 14, 12:37 p.m., 8 lb. 15 oz. Jade and Jospeh Roth. Delton. Oct. 18,1:45 p.m., 8 lb. Wilcox anniversary party postponed Because of illness, the October *19 40th anniversary open house for Arnold and Lois Wilcox will be postponed. Hastings couple’s grandson hired at firm James Buehler has been appointed a registered representative with William C. Roney and Company, members New York Stock Exchange. Grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Buehler of Hastings, and son of Ted Buehler, a 1955 Hastings graduate, Jim graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and is now employed in the Lansing office. Car) Spencer, 50, Plainwell and Sharon Johr on, 37, Plainwell. Thomas Idema, 23, Middleville and Ann Eaton, 27, Flint. James Deem ter, 36, Freeport and Mary Golnek, 30, Freeport. Bernard Annen, 29, Delton and Rebecca Hughes, 25, Delton. Richard H. Craven III, 18, Nashville and Sharon K. Symonds, 19, Vermontville. Alfonso Gatica, 34, Hastings and Nancy Clevenger, 24, Hastings. Dennis Armstrong, 29, Hastings and Mary Veldman, 19, Hastings. Robert Sherwood II, 21, Hastings and Brenda Wood, 19, Hastings. Carlton Adams, 35, Middleville and Susan Andres, 27, Middleville. Robert Yeiter, 22, Belding and Jamie Stanton, 19, Hastings. Gene Hummel), 30, Middleville and Vicria Drake, 28, Middleville. Dennis DeWitt, 21, Middleville and Roxanne Gates, 20, Hastings. Lawrence Friddle, 86, Nashville and Thelma Nowman, 74', Nashville. Brian Heath. 27, Delton and Loraine Lentz, 28, Delton. Larry Norris, 37. Dowling and Terri Laird. 31, Dowling. Lowell Hanson, Jr., 23, Shelbyville and Mary Cogswell. 22, Shelbyville. Robert Leedy, 18, Middleville and Traci Donnini, 18. Hastings. Richard Branch. 31, Delton and Barbara Mellinger, 20, Delton. Elect... Esther Walton — 4TH. WARD — Hastings City Council "Vote as you please. but PLEASE VOTE CITY ELECTION NOVEMBER 8 Fold fo« by CommIHw »o tl»d !•»•>•' Walto« iJ5 W. Grwn St Hettle**. M. 4Y0M Lin’s Orange Slice Cake Ingredients: 3-cups flour, 1-lb. jellied orange slices, cut-up; 4-eggs, 4-cup sour milk or buttermilk; 2-cups sugar, 1-cup shortening; 1-teaspoon baking soda; 1Tablespoon orange rind (less to taste, if preferred), 4-lb. (1-cup) grated coconut, optional; and either 3 cups chopped pecans or to 1-cup ground pecans. Lin Hough of Hastings serves her favorite "Orange Slice Cake” which she prefers to make during holidays or on special occasions instead of the traditional fruit coke. Lin Hough of Hastings says she volunteers her time away and loves every minute of it. A lot of the hours in Lin’s typical week are spent with youth of all ages. One day a week you’ll find her working as a volunteer in Pennock Hospital’o pediatric wing and other days she’s busy with scouting projects for both boys and girls. She’s also been active with the Hastings Band Boosters for seven years and serves as the organization’s secretary. In addition, she has helped the Red Cross with disaster preparation. “My calender looks like a road map,” laughs Lin. In exchange for her volunteer time, she says “a smile or thank you are both wor­ thwhile and better than money because then you have such nice memories. “If I can help one child whose parents can’t or won’t — that’s payment enough." For the past 10 years, Lin has been in­ volved in Cub Scouting and Boy Scouting, serving as a Den Mother and participating in various projects. Girl Scouting is a program that has been a vital part of her life for the past seven years. Lin has been a troop leader for all but one of those years and she’s also held the post of the Far North Neighborhood chairman and worked on various committees. She currently serves as assistant neighborhood chairman in Girl Scouts. As an in-hospital volunteer, she is chair­ man of the pediatric courrier guild. Lin also teaches ceramics once a month to hospital patients as part of her participation in a recently organized craft guild. "I love working at the hospital,” she says of her 11-year stint in volunteer work there. Lin and her husband, Rodger who works at Hastings Manufacturing, have two children. Son Chris is a freshman at Michigan State University and daughter Lori is a freshman at Hastings High School. “We have five others we call our own too, chuckles Lin, “and then there are others who are special too. There’s always room for more. “We’ve lovingly, unofficially adopted some of our children’s friends. We like them to call us 'Mom’ and 'Dad' rather than Mr. and Mrs.” “I've based my life on kids,” she said. Lin has spent her lifetime in Barry County. Bom at Pennock Hospital, she spent the first 18 years of her life at Wall Lake and still enjoys spending summers there. A graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School, she said her class was one of the first to graduate from the building that now houses the middle LOW COST DENTURES FROM MICHIGAN LICENSED DENTISTS Michigan Dental Referral Service will furnish names of providing dentists. Call: Mon. — Fri. 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. Sponsored by MICHIGAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION FULL DENTURES ONLY CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-292-4708 school. Her late father, Elliott Eddy, also graduated from Delton and her mother, Ruth, is a Hastings grad. Lin fondly recalls the days when her grandfather, George Eddy, was Hope Township Treasurer. "From the time I was about eight until I was 18, I worked on the books with him. I loved helping him and meeting people.” Lin said her grandmother baked bread to sell and her grandfather milked calls. They Us.ng 3-Tablespoons of the flour, coal the cut-up orange slices. Set aside. Cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs — one at a time; add soda to milk then add to sugar mixture Mix in flour; add orange rind. Stir in coconut, pecans and orange slices. Place in greased and floured 10-inch tube pan. Bake for 1-hour and 20-mmutes only in a 325degree oven. Remove pan from oven when done, but do not remove cake from pan yet. Icing Ingredients: 1-cup orange juice, 2-cups powdered sugar, and 1-teaspoon vanilla. Add orange juice and vanilla in saucepan and heat over low fire Add sugar and heat until dissolved. Keep cake in pan. Pour hot icing over hot cake. Turn off oven and replace cake (in its pan) in the hot oven and let it cool together for 8-10 hours or over­ night. Remove cake from pan and store in foil or plastic wrap for two or more days. Cake yields 16-20 servings. astings Havings & oan 136 E. 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LAKE ODESSA OFFICE Located oi 802 Fourth Avenue Lake Odessa OPEN Monday Tuesday and Wednesday 9 o m to 4 30 p m Friday 9 am to 5 30 p m Thursday and Saturday 9 a m to 12 noon Phone 374-8849 MAIN OFFICE AND DRIVE-IN Located of 136 E State St Hostings OPEN Mon thru Thurs 9 to 4 30 p m Fridays 9 00 totOOpm Phone 945-9561 �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, October 20, 1983, page 6 Woodland News Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stannard left Michigan on Saturday after spending a week with Robert’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stannard of Woodland. They flew from Grand Rapids back to San Francisco. While ihe younger Stannards were in Michigan, they enjoyed a trip to Shipshewana, Ind. and a trip to Paw Paw where they visited three wineries. Kilpatrick Church Adult Christian En­ deavor group held its annual color tour last weekend. The color is not as good this year as it was last year. When the trees turn, it seems rain immediately knocks off the colored leaves, with lots of trees now totally bare while others are still totally green. by Catherine Lucas The group traveled in seven cars and went through the area south and then north of Sunfield. They traveled through residential areas of Portland and enjoyed beautiful homes and yards. In fact, at one time, the entire seven cars had to turn around at the dead end of a residential street. They traveled through country, woods, and on to Wacousta, where they saw other residential areas and beautiful homes. After two hours of leisurely driving, enjoying the autumn scenery and the crisp weather, the group stopped at a Chinese restaurant near Grand Ledge for dinner. There were 30 people on the tour. Woodgrove Parish Church held its annual autumn bazaar last Friday. It included CHIROPRACTORS Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. 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If you missed it, you can attend the one at Woodland United Methodist Church this Friday This week’s Methodist bazaar will open at rhe church on North Main Street in Woodland at 9:30 a.m., and homemade doughnuts, coffee and apple cider will be served in the basement until the noon meal is served from 11:30 a.m. tol p.m. Several booths will be open all day and an evening meal of ham will be served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Dalton represented the Woodland members of the Parry County Historical Society at the Charlton Park Autumn Fest on Sunday. Barbara worked as a hostess in the Bristol Inn, and Willis was in the hardware store in the park. They report that most of the people who attended this autumn fest were from Grand Rapids, north of Ionia, or from the Kalamazoo area. They added that many people said that they had not been at the park before and were en­ joying it. A dinner was held at the Woodland School for senior citizens last Thursday noon. After eating, the guests were entertained by Kirt Harold who sang “Send in the Clowns”. Mike Marsteller accompanied Kirt on the piano. People who were at the dinner said that the boys did very well with the music. A surprise celebration was held on the 45th wedding anniversary of John and Carolyn (Bom) Brecheisen last Sunday, Oct 9. 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Withdrawals Deposits Transfers Your savings for... Withdrawals Deposits Transfers You can even make payments to the bank! And more. k Hastings man to attend conference Brad Miles, a 1965 graduate of Hastings High School and senior at Nazareth College, has been chosen as one of 75 graduate and undergraduate students to attend the 1983 American Political Journalism Conference in Washington, D.C. on October 28-30. Participants will be given the opportunity to explore contemporary issues of con­ troversy regarding the proper role of the news media in today's society. The primary format of the program will be panel discussions, followed by open “question and answer" sessions. The main topic of discussion will be: “How the American Media Covers Centra] America” with a special address by His Excellency Ernesto Rivas-Gallont, Am­ bassador of El Salvador. Also to be discussed: "Covering Politics in Washington" with special emphasis on White House press coverage. Speakers for this discussion include Tony Dolan, chief speech­ writer at the White House and Lisa Myers of NBC News. Students were selected for admission on the basis of academic achievement, extra­ curricular participation, and their degree of interest and involvement in their chosen field. All accepted applicants were awarded scholarships by the "Charles Edison Memorial Youth Fund” to cover the con­ ference fee, meals and housing. Brad is majoring in business management and minoring in applied writing. In addition, he is the editor of the Nazareth College newspaper and served as staff writer on the paper last year. He will complete his degree requirements in December of this year. Main attraction — This 15-horsepower Westinghouse steam engine, built in the late 1880s will serve as the showpiece of Chorlton Park’s antique engine building, now under construction and scheduled to be opened next summer. John Patterson, pork d|r«ctor. says the machine is only one of three known to be in existence and possibly the only one in operating condition. Lake Odessa News: The roadway from the road to the waterline at the publ ic beach on Jordan Lake is being graded and blacktopped which will be used for a boat launch for special events. The west side of the beach has been built up because of water damaging the property of the resident next door. Work will also soon begin on the water main’s extension project and bids will be let for the work with some work planned on drains while the streets and roads are tom up. The Lake Odessa Historical Society begins its 15th year with the first meeting Thurday night at the Page Memorial Building. The village’s centennial project is coming soon and John Waite of Alto has been asked to write a history of Lake Odessa. The society was organized in 1968 by Don McDowell, Robert Reed, Marjorie Hershiser and Jewell Eckstrom. Officers for this year are President Marge Erickson; Vice President Rgse Lane; Secretary Margaret Adair; and Treasurer Charlie Morrice. Editor of the newsletter, “Bonanza Bugle", is Elaine Garluck and directors are Bob Huyck, Kathryn Gardner, Evelyn and ViVern Pierce and Laverne Adair. Meetings are usually held at the Page Memorial Building the second Thursday of each month. William and Mabel Capron will soon be leaving for their home in Florida after spending a month with her sister, Carol Enz, and visiting other relatives and friends. Both were former local residents before making their home in Florida. Mary Martha Guild of St. Edward's Church met Tuesday for a luncheon at the Schoolhouse Inn before having their business meeting at the home of Frances Hybarger. A planned bazaar, to be held October 28 at the church, was one of the subjects discussed. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Majinska Ill of Eagle announced the birth of a son, Joseph An­ thony, on September 26. The baby weighed seven pounds and nine ounces and was bom at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing. The parents have another child, Emily, who is two-and-ahalf years old. Mrs. Joseph Majinska, Jr., residing at the Lakewood's Mobile Homes Estates in Lake Odessa, is one of the grand­ mothers and now has 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Local friends of the Rev. Paul Bennehoffs, who reside in Grand Rapids, were notified of the death of the couple’s daughter, Bonnie, following a long illness. Rev. Bennehoff was the pastor of the local Congregational Church several years ago. Sympathy is extended to the relatives and friends and family of Naomi Neeb, who passed away October 10 at Botsford Hospital West State at Broadway Member FDIC (Al! deposits Insured up to S 100.000.00) The Sisters of Ruth will hold the 2nd An­ nual Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale on Saturday, Oct. 29, in the basement of St. Augustine Church. 908 W. Main St, in Middleville from 9 a m. until 6 p.m. Bring your children between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. while Santa himself comes to visit A photographer will be available to take a picture of your child sitting on Santa's lap. Linda Vandal and Leslie Hurst will be Santa's elves. Don’t wait for the Christmas nsh for your child to see Santa. Do it while you browse at the bazaar. Many homemade items will be featured, such as mini-wreaths to hang on the tree, placemats, tablecloths, children’s bibs, and many other handmade treasures. They will also be raffling a handmade afghan by Rosie Chambers and a giant chocolate candy kiss made by Mary Ann Vandal. Tickets for the raffles will be available at the bazaar and will be drawn at 5:30 p.m. Several ladies in the society are making fresh-from-the-kitchen baked goods. Come see if they’ve made your favorite sweets. As an added feature. Mary Lee Dettmann will display the toys and Christmas items from Tupperware. in Farmington Hills. Her home was at Irons on Big Bass Lake, but she had spent the winters in an apartment at Westland to be near her daughter and family. Services were held at the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel and burial was in Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. She spent most of her life in the local area. Carl and Elsie Behnke, who reside on Jordan Lake Street in Lake Odessa, will be honored guests at an open house on Satur­ day, Oct. 22, at Cunningham’s Acre, to celebrate their wedding anniversary. The celebration will also honor Mr. Behnke’s 80th birthday. The open house will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and hosted by their children: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Behnke of Wheaton, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. Martin (Elaine) Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Roy (Marge) Benson, both of Lake Odessa. For years, the couple have been interested in helping both physically and mentally handicapped children. A master craftsman, he builds doll houses or small model homes and gives them as gifts to special homes and schools throughout Michigan. The couple were married in Grand Rapids January 17, 1924, so will soon see their 69th anniversary. Ezra Middaugh is now at the home of his daughter, Alice, and family — the Wayne Shinabargars of rural Carson City. Alice has been hospitalized since October 4 at Chelsea and may be there until October 22 for tests and medical care. Ernest Dale Andree of Rockford, who was injured in a drilling accident on a con­ struction site at Walker, was the brother of the late Bruce Andree, the husband of Janet Tischer. The E.B.I. Breakthru. Inc. held an open house on October 14 at its Lake Odessa headquarters, allowing the public to attend and view the industrial and social en­ vironment in which the handicapped work and live. The other E.B.I. Lake Odessa building is east of town on M-50 at Lapo Rd. while E.B.I. Family Home is next to the main plant on Fourth Avenue. The Lakewood Concerned Citizens on Substance Abuse will hold its meeting at the Page Memorial Building on Ocvober 21 at 9:30 a.m. with a speaker on drugs as well as displays. The group was formed last spring after a seminar held at the high school. The group was instrumental in getting the prevention program “Charlie" introduced in the Lakewood School System at Clarksville. Meetings are held mornings on the third Friday at the Page Building, with the public invited to attend any or all of these meetings. "" County Seat Counge Santa coming to St. Augustine ...Anytime • And you can bank when we’re open. Because it’s fast and easy. niece, and that they would be accompanied by Frances Reuther. After church, the family group went to the home of Paul Brecheisen who is one of the sons of John and Carolyn and lives near Coldwater. The afternoon included a pig roast and mountains of food provided by a the four Brecheisen children. It was a memorable day for Mr. and Mrs. John Brecheisen and the 35 family members who joined in the celebration. Zion Lutheran Church did not have a supply minister this week. Instead, the church people provided the service. John Kenney and Larry Raffler read a special dialogue on World Hunger, while Mary Smith gave a little talk about available world hunger programs. Four ladles from Port Huron, who said that they are descendants of Hugh Kilpatrick and related to the John Kilpatrick who was the original settler of that area, came to see Kilpatrick Church last Wednesday morning. It happened to be the day of the Kilpatrick Church Missionary Society’s monthly din­ ner, so the ladies were invited to stay for the meal. They were Mary Ketels and her three daughters, Frances Kitchen, Seena Cesefski, and May Burns. After dinner, they went to the Woodland Cemetery to hunt markers of their Kilpatrick ancestors. Then they visited the home of Betty McCurdy next to the church. Betty is a granddaughter of John Kilpatrick, Jr., who was the first white man to live in this areu. After a few years of carving a home out of the wilderness alone, he returned to Scotland and brought his parents and brothers and sisters back with him. Hugh was one of John, Jr.’s younger brothers. The Woodland Lions Club met last week at its den. Twenty-two people enjoyed a catered dinner and the showing of Tom Gilliland’s pictures of his recent trip to Europe. On Saturday, Harold and Neil Stannard attended the Western Michigan homecoming with a classmate of Harold’s, Emerson Lockrow, and his wife, from Grand Rapids. They went to a luncheon and the football game. Western Michigan University played Bowling Green University of Ohio in the game. George Schaibly has a crop of pretty big pumpkins this year. He had to take a door to the field to lay on the back of his pickup truck and use as a ramp to roll the pumpkins up into the truck because he could not lift them. One of them is so large that he could not weigh it on his scales which have a maximum capacity of 155 pounds. He took it to the elevator scales to be weighed, and it was 200 pounds. He has another that weighs 160 pounds. He had about ten of these giant pumpkins, but he has given some to his grandchildren. EVENING SPECIALS served after 4PM MONDAY....B-B-QSPHEIIBS .. TUESDAY.. DIFFERENT Lunch Specials ‘7.95 MEXICANNIGHT 5t» -*3.75CM*Mb*Mi *4.75 IM or R«t........... *5,50 ERIDAY........ STEAK SPECIAL...........*6.95 i SATURDAY. FRESH HOMEMADE Wednesday. Surprise! THURSDAY .. CHICKEN Served Everyday Mon. thru Fri. PIE HOT SHRIMP(Mi-low). ..’5.95 HOMEMADE PRIME RIB....................... *6-95 Soups zChili □ Daily DRINK SPECIALS □ Happy Hour Mon-Thur 3 to 6 p.m. □ Mon. Pitcher Night.. 6.0 iop.m. Come in and enjoy our fine food and cocktails, □nd relax in our old-time atmosphere. — Gary and Carlo Rlzor 128 SOUTH JEFFERSON /SPECIAIIZING In. A After Dinner Cocktail* and NOT SF1CE0 WIDE ...for the cool months. HASTINGS. Ml. . 945-9026 �Jhe Hostings Bonner— Thursday, October 70. 1983. page 7 Area approaching worst of ‘car-deer* accident time For area hunters the next six weeks are a time of treking through fields and forests in search of game. For area motorists — especially those driving at night — this is the worst of the “car-deer accident" season and a time to be extra cautious. The “white tails” are now beginning their mating and, as a result, will be more active and more mobile, particularly during nighttime hours. Movement during the daylight hours will, of course, also De taking place, encouraged by the presence of several thousand hunters. Fatalities from car-deer collisions rarely total more than one or two a year statewide, but a run-in can cause personall injuries, varying amounts of damage to a vehicle, and often is accompanied by a “good scare”. Barry County had the fifth highest number of car-deer accidents last year with 532 — 512 of them actual collisions and the rest auto accidents caused by a deer. Neighboring Kent County led with 745 accidents, Jackson County reported 672, Calhoun County 644, and Montcalm County 563. The Barry County Sheriff Dept, handles the bulk of those type accidents and, as of Oct. 15, Iris Loftus, department clerk, reported 221 of them. “We had over 100 of them last November though,” she noted, “so there’s more to come.” A check with the Michigan State Police Traffic Services Division (which compiles this information) showed 217 “actual” car­ deer collisions in Barry Coimty through July of this year. That figure inchides numbers from other local law enforcement depart­ ments. "Those (cirrent) county numbers are comparable to ’82 numbers through July," said John Abbruzzese, a data systems analyst with the state police. He added that November is usually the biggest month statewide and in Barry County for such collisions. "Last year there were 12S accidents during that month in Barry which figured at 25 percent of the year’s total," he said. Statewide, there were 18,614 car-deer accidents last year, plus another 1000 deercaused mishaps. In 1961 numbers were higher with the former figure being 20,163. For the deer, such run-ins are usually fatal. For motorists, 1982 resulted in 1049 persons injured and one person killed, a Delta County driver who swerved to avoid a deer but lost control and struck a tree. The year before there were 1159 persons injured and two persons killed. Car-deer collisions through July of this year total 8744, an sizable increase over last year’s 6724 accidents, and a number that’s even higher than 1981 numbers. There have, however, been no reported deaths. Further breakdowns show that 69 percent of the accidents last year occurred at night and were away from any street or city lights. As a safety precaution, the Dept, of Natural Resources urged motorists to “slow down, be prepared to stop straight ahead, make sure seat belts and child restraints are fastened, and to remember that deer move in numbers”. “Tooting the horn might (also) help,” the DNR added Abbruzzese, referring to the state police statistics, noted that drivers should be extra cautious this time of year and when traveling at night. "If you do see a deer’s eyes reflecting from your headlights, slow down,” he said. "You don’t know whether tt’a going to stay put or dart across the road. "There are (also) ‘deer warning* signs that have been placed in areas where a high concentration of accidents have occurred,” he added. "When you see such a sign, you should be extra cautious:” Minor damage in trailerfire Nashville firefighters say a blaze that started in a sealed area underneath a trailer burned a hole through the floor of the trailers bedroom. Larry Decker, assistant lire chief, says the Thursday afternoon fire at the Janice Nelson residence. Scott Rd . caused approximately $5,000 in fire, smoke and water damage. The cause of the blaze remains under in­ vestigation. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, October 23 5630 108th STREET DUNCANLAKE (Tik« H-37 to 108th, West 2nd Home on Left) Cn Ip man UOIeman gives prize J??65 Coleman (right) of Coleman insurance Agency gave away a diamond necklace. Friday, in r lebrotion of his firm's 75th anniversary. Winning the prize was Rich°rd Fluke (le"T wh° is displaying his winning entry while his wife, JoAnn accepts the prize. Customers registered for the door prize during an afternoon anniversary open house. This is for the executive that wants everything. 3/, acres of land with 80 ft. frontage on lake Home features 5 bed.ooms, 3 full baths, vacuum system, 32x48 ft. barn with workshop and much more. Lower level finished off for in-parent living, r.ome built by Shurlow and a joy to look at call Ivan Homant 616-453-7775 or Schultz Real Estate 616-361-6631 VOTE PROGRAMS Women’s Club plans fall party Tuesday Next Tuesday (October 25) is the date of the Fall Frolic Card Party, sponsored by the Hastings Women’s Club. The 7:30 p.m. event will take place at the Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall (next to the Presbyterian Church) in Hastings. The public is invited to attend and bring Band Boosters potluck is Oct. 25 Members, family and friends of the Hastings High School Band will hold their annual Booster Potluck on Tuesday, Oct 25. The potluck will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Highlights of the evening will be awards to band students, a speech by Superintendent Carl Schoessel, and a slide presentation of band camp. The Hastings Band is under the direction of Jack Bender, aided by Field Director Jack Wiswell. Band Boosters has been very active already this year with its concession stands and the "Mexico Trip Project”. Students in the high school band are selling pizzas this month and a candle sale will follow shortly. groups of friends for an evening of cards and games. Refreshments will be served and door prizes awarded. Tickets are $2.50 per person and will be available at the door. Proceeds from the evening will be used to provide campships for children to attend the Y-Camp next summer. A drawing also will be held for a water­ color painting by former local artist Vincent McPharlin. Tickets, three for $1, will be offered for a chance to win the painting. The Fall Frolic replaces the club's George Washington Bridge party previously held yearly every winter. education for our students.. This proposition Is for 2.386 mills for four years beginning with the 1983-84 school year and and'n8 with the 1986-87 school year. Programs, pro. |ects and activities to be supported with the mil­ lage Include the following: Local serviceman reports overseas David B. Wilson, son of Bruce D. and Janice M. Wilson of 705 W. Bond St, Hastings, has arrived for duty in Mount Ho.-tiatis, Greece. Wilson, an inventory management specialist with the 2140th Communications Group, was previously assigned at Loring Air Force Base, Maine. He is a 1978 graduate of Hastings High School. Library set1 vices O (head librarian for the -chool systern; materials and supplies for the elementary, junior high and senior high school libraries). □ Counseling services (two counselors for the high school; one counselor for the junior high school). □ Sp+cittl •A H MI iRStl*VCtiOR nc g (teacher for emotionally impaired and learning disabled students at the high school). □ CMBpvttr literacy pragraai (teacher and equipment for the junior high school; staff development and equipment for the elementary schools). □ Art instruction (teacher and supplies for the junior high school). □ Instr dal mask iastrvctioa (teocher to work with students at the later elementary and secondary levels). □ ■oamdlal reading Instroction (teacher for students with reading difficulties in the later elementary grades). □ Vocal mask instruction (teacher for students in the later elementary grades). □ Perceptual training iiastructioa (physical education teacher for students in the early elementary grades). □ Co-currkular activities (only athletic activities currently supported by fundraising efforts; sixth grade outdoor education-camping program; high school yearbook; high school drama). □ School bus replacement (three buses per year partially offset by State reimbursement). □ Building and site maintenance and restoration projects (projects such as glass block Polk open 7:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 14th • Hastings Junior High School j • Pleasantview School t and window replacement at the elementary schools and roof repairs - completed in phases from 1984-1986). ,r'f-D'ara»Or,t'U‘'^0. The school board guarantees to implement these programs immediately upon passage of this proposal. STORE HOURS: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and Friday �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. October 20. 1983, page 8 MORTGAGE SALE LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the condition* of a certain mort­ gage mode the 11th day of March. 1982. executed by MARQUITA L. WEISENBACH, o single woman, as mortgagor, to HASTINGS CITY BANK, a Mich­ igan Banking Corporation, doing business at Hastings. Michigan, a* mortgagee, and recorded In the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Country. Michigan, on March 18. 19C2. in Liber 250. on page 694. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice Eight Thousand Six and 55/100 ($600o.55) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proceed­ ing at law or in eaulty having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale in said mort­ gage contained having become operative by reason of such de­ fault. Notice is hereby given that on Friday. October 28. 1983. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hostings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or vendue, for the purpose of sat­ isfying the amount* due and un­ paid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest thereon at fifteen (15%) percent per an­ num, together with the 'egal costs and charges of sale, includ­ ing the attorney feet a* provid­ ed by low and in said mortgage, lhe lands and premise* in said mortgage mentioned and des­ cribed o» follows, to-wit. The North 62 feet of Lot 712. ex­ cepting beginning 70 feet North of the Southeast comer of said Lot 712, thence North 4 feet, thenco West 15 feet, thence South 4 feet, thence East 15 feet to place of beginning, of the City, formerly Village, of Has­ tings. according to the recorded plat thereof. Barry County. Mich­ STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING FILE NO. 18.846 Estate of Patrick Joseph Gilmore TAKE NOTICE On October 27. 1983 of 9:00 o.m. in the probate courtroom. Hostings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge ol Probate, a hearing will be held on a Petition of Mary Gilmore for commencement of proceedings, for o probate of a purported Will of the deceased, dated September 30. 1982, and granting of administration to Mary Gilmore, and for o deter­ mination of heirs. Creditors ol the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate must bo presented to Mary Gilmore, 3215 Roglo Rood. Hostings. Michigan 49058. and proof thereof, with copies of the claims, filed with the Court on or before Jan. 8. 1904. Notice is further given that the estate will oe thereupon assigned to persons appearing of record entitled thereto. The last known address of the deceased was lhe Provincial House. 240 E. North St.. Hostings, Michigan 49058. and 1521 N. Michigan. Avenue. Hastings. Michigan 49058. His social secuiily number is 371-17-5528. and the dote of death of said deceased was August 17, 1983 September 20. 1983 Mary Gilmore 3215 Raglo Rood Hastings. Michigan 49058 David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 S. Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058 616/945-9585 10-20 igan. The length of the redemption period under M.S.A. Sec 27A.3240 CL (1948) Sec 600.3240 i* six month*. Dated: September 26. 1983 Richard J. Hudson of Siegel. Hudson, Gee. Show and Fisher Attorneys for Hastings City Bonk 215 South Church Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 10-27 SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OCTOBER 12. 1983 Reports on committees pre­ sented. Reports presented from Trans­ fer Station & Fire Department. Authorized payment of bills in amount of $30,390.05 June Doster. Clerk Attested toby: Supervisor Stevens 10-20 Rhoades. McKee & Boer One Waters Building Grand Rapids Ml 49503 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of o mortgage made by Donald J. Griffin and Shirley A. Griffin, as his wife and in her own right, mortgagors, to the Federal Land Bonk of St. Paul, mortgagee, dated July 22. 1980. recorded on September 19. 1980 in Liber 246. Page 566. Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such default the under­ signed elects to declare the en­ tire unpaid amount of said mort­ gage due and payable forthwith. Al the date of this notice there is claimed io be due for principal and interest and advances on said mortgage the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Four and 32/100 Dollar* ($175,384.32). No suit or proceedings at law have been instituted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage or ony port thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sal* con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such cose made and provided, and to pay such amount with interest, as pro­ vided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expen­ se*. including the attorney fee allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to highest bidder at the courthouse in Hastings. Mich­ igan on Thursday. November 3. T983 at 1:30 p.m., afternoon local time. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, and is described as follows, to wit: W!6NW%. NW7«SW'/4. S'ziSW'4, S%NE'/*SW'/« of Sec. 2. except the South 50 feet thereof. All in Sec. 2, T3N, R8W. Subject to existing highways, easements, and rights of way of record. The above described premises contain 21B acres, more or less. Pursuant to public ad 104, public act* of 1971, as amended, the re­ demption period shall be twelve months from date of the fore­ closure sale, a* determined un­ der Section 3240 of said ad. be­ ing MSA 27A. 32-40(6). Dated: September 19, 1983 RHOADES. McKEE 8 BOER By David Bloss Business Address: One Water* Building Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 Telephone: 616-459-4527 10-27 SPECIAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Qualified Electors of Hastings Area School District THAT A SPECIAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON... OCTOBER 24,1983 The Polls for (he saH Section wHI be open from 7^X) o’clock a.m., and remain open until 8:00 o’clock p.m., of the Mme Election day. THE PLACE (OR PLACES) OF ELECTION ARE INDICATED BELOW: Hastings Junior High West Gym Pleasantvlew School Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage which was made on the 15th day of Septem­ ber. 1975 by HAROLD H. LANGSHAW and JANE! LANGSHAW husband and wife. as Mortgagor to FIDELITY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOC­ IATION OF KALAMAZOO. Mich­ igan. a corporation under the laws of the United Stales, as Mortgagee, ond recorded on the 17th day of September. 1975. in lhe office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County and State of Michigan in Lib«jr 224 of Records. Page 142. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid on the date hereof $32,334.08 principal and interest at 9'4% per annum, and no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or ony part thereof, and the power of sole in said mortgage contain­ ed having become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day ol November. 1983. at one o'clock in the afternoon at the Court House, in the City of Hastings. State of Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for lhe County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder at public auction or ven­ due the premises hereinafter described, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon said mortgage, to­ gether with interest to date of sole and legal costs and expen­ ses. including the attorney fee allowed by law. and also any sum* which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to pro­ tect its interest in the premises, which premises ore described as situate In the Township of Barry, County of Barry, and Slate of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wit: All that certain piece of parcel of land situated in the Township of Barry in Barry Couniy, and State of Michigan, and described as follows: The East % of the Southwest '/« of Section 33. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, except the Plat of Warren Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, also except commenc­ ing at the Northwest comer of the East % of the Southwest '/«, thence South 89*53'30" East along-the East and West '/< line of said Section 33. a distance of 167.21 feet, thence South 00’10' 30” East 528 feet, thence North 89’53'30" West 167.21 feet, thence North 00’10'30' West along the West line of said East % of the Southwest '4 of Section 33, a distance of 528 feet to the place of beginning, Barry Town­ ship. excepting therefrom, how­ ever. the following described property: Land situated in the Township of Barry. County of Barry. State of Michigan more particularly described as: Begin­ ning at a point on the East ind West *4 line of Section 33. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, distant North 89°53'30" West. 232.00 feet from the center of said Sec­ tion 33, thence continuing North 89’53'30" West 927.00 feet, thence South 00’10'30” East 233.00 feet, thence South 89’53’30” East 926.83 feet, thence North 00*08'00" West 233.00 feet to lhe place of begin­ ning. Subject to on easement aver the Northerly 33.00 feet for public highway purposes. The period of redemption will be one year from dote of sale. Dated: September 22,1983 FIDELITY FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO by Robert C. Engels, one of its attorneys DRAFTED BY: FOX. THOMPSON. MORRIS, STOVER & O'CONNOR 610 Comerica Building Kalamazoo. Michigan 49007 Telephone: (616)381-2730 10-20 The following PROPOSITIONS or QUESTIONS will be voted upon: PROPOSITION I General Operating Millage Proposition Shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed against all taxable property in the Hastings Area School District. Counties of Barry and Calhoun, Michigan, be increased by up to a total of two and three hundred eighty six thousandths ($2,386) dollar* (2 386 mill*) per one thousand ($1.000.00) dollars of the state equalized valuation of all taxable properly in the School District for lhe purpose of providing funds to meet general operating ex­ penses of the School Distrid for a period of four (4) years, the year* 1983 through 1986. both tachiBhru? COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increases in the total tax rote limitation in any local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the years such increases ore effective are os fallows: LOCAL UNIT County of Barry City of Hostings Assyria Township Baltimore Township Carlton Township Castleton Township Hostings Township Hope Township Irving Township Johnstown Township VOTED INCREASES YEAM EHTCTTVE None None None None 1983-1987 inclusive 1.5 mills 1983-1985 inclusive .75 mills None 1983 and 1984 1 mill 1983-1987 inclusive 1.5 mills 19B3-1986 inclusive .5 Fir* 1983-1986 inclusive .5 Roods 1983-1985 inclusive 1 mill Maple Grove Township 1983-1987 inclusive 1.5 mills Rutland Township 1983 and 1984 2 mills Woodland Township Indefinite 1.25 Barry Intermediate School District 1983 only 18.51 Hastings Aiea Schools This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 of the "Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not inlcude any fox rale limitation increases which ore not required to be recorded in the Office of ine couniy i reasurer. This Certificate is made in connection with on election to be held by the following School District: NAME OF DISTRICT Hastings Area School District S.plumber 30 1983 _ ______ ELECTION DATE October 24. 1983 EIU. A. Furrow Barry County Treasurer COUNTY TREASURER’S CERTIFICATE The undersigned certifies that the total of all voted increase* in the total tax rate limitation in ony local unit affecting the taxable property in the School District and the years such increas­ es are effective ore as follows: LOCAL UNIT VOTED INCREASES YEARS EFFECTIVE Bedford Twp. 1:9942 Police and Fire Hastings Area Schools 18.5) Mills 1983 This Certificate is given pursuant to Section 3 ol the "Property Tax Limitation Act" and does not include ony tax rale limitation increases which are not required to be recorded in the Office of the County Treasurer. This Certificate is mode in connection with an election Io be held by lhe following School District: NAME OF DISTRICT Hostings Area School District Dated: October 6. 1983 Doled: October 13. 1983 ELECTION DATE October 24. 1983 Ann Rosenbaum Calhoun County Treasurer Judith A. Lenz. Secretary. Board of Education Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made the 23rd day of March 1973. by WiH'om H. Frost and Joanne M. Frost, husband and wife, os moftgogors. ,o the United States of America os mortgagee, and recorded on March 23, 1973 ,n *^e Office of Register ©I Deeds for Barry Couniy. Michigan in Libor 214 of mortgages on pages 250-253: and assumed by Richard W. Knuuss & Dianna J. Knauss. husband & wife; AND. Default having been made in the conditions of 0 ' certain mortgage mode the 30th day of July 1980. by Richard W. Knauss & Dianna J. Knauss. husband 8 wife, as mortgagors, to the United States of America, as mortgagee, and recorded on July 30, 1930. in the Office of Register o’ Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 245 of mortgages on pages 935-938; on which mortgages there is claimed to be du* and unpaid at the date oi this Notice Thirty Five Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Five and 75/100 Dollars ($35,935.75; principal and Eight Thousand Ninety Six and 26/100 Dollars ($8,096.26) interest; no suit or proceeding al law ot in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part ol the debt, secured by said mortgages, and the power ol sole contained in said mortgages having become operative by reason of such default; NOW, THEREFORE. Notice is Herby Given that on December 1. 1983 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the east door of tho Courthouse in Hastings Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sole, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgages, together with the legal cost* and charges of sole provided by low and in said mortgages, the lands and premises in said mortgages mentioned and described, as follow*, to-wrt: That properly located in Barry County in the State of Michigan. Lot 30 of the Middleville Downs Addition no. 2. Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof. Barry County Records, The redemption period will be one mor’h from the foreclosure sale. Prrperty may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid at the foreclosure sale plus interest and any unpaid encumbrances on the property from date of sale. Dated October 20, 1983. For additional information, please contact UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through Farmers Home Administration. Room 209, 1405 South Harrison Rood. East Lansing. Michigan 48823, mortgagee. 11-10 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER OF PUBLICATION File No. 83-435-DM MAUREEN M. BIEK. Plaintiff. v«. JOHNW. BIEK. Defendant. David/.. Dimmer* (P12793) Attorney for Plaintiff At a session of said Court held in the Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Michigan, on the 28th day of September. 1963. PRESENT: HONORABLE RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Judge. On th* 9th day of August, 1983, an action was filed by Maureen M. Biek. Plaintiff, against John W. Biek, Defend­ ant, in this court to obtain a de­ cree of divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the defendant. John W. Biek, shall answer or take such other ac­ tion as may be permitted by ' law on or before 28th day of December, 1983. Failure to com­ ply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief de­ manded in the complaint filed in this court. Richard M. Shuster. Circuit Judge DIMMERS 8 McPHILLIPS 220 South Broadway Hastings, Ml 49658 10-27 948-8051 NOTICE of PUBLIC SALE Michigan State Police, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1983 at 9 A.M. at the Michigan National Guard Hall, 2500 S. Washington Ave., Lansing, Ml. Property recovered includes: Masonic ring with stone and bolt cutters. PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Accuracy Test will be conducted on the automatic tabulating equipment which will be used to tabulate the Absent Voters Ballots from the Nov. 8, 1983 Odd Year General Election on Thursday, Nov. 3, 1983 at 2:00 p.m. in the Office ot the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Ml. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER II . 1983 Common Council met in regular session in the City Council Chambers. City Holl. Hastings. Michigan on Tuesday. October II. 1983 at 7 30 p.m. Mayor Cook presiding. Present al roll coll were Council Members Bennett. Cusack. Fuhr. Gray. Jasperse. Spackman & Vaughan. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Bennett that lhe minutes ol September 12 and 26 be approved as rood. Yeas: All Absent: one. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusack that the l*tt*r from th* Hastings Area School District requesl-the use of four voting machines for the Special Election on October 24 be allowed under the direction of the City Clerk. Yeos: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray that fhe letter from Phil and Judy Walldorff asking for a Tax Abatement under Act 255 lor "Restoration & redevelopment" of Wolldorlf Furniture be rt>*erred to the Planning Commission. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Mayor Cook read a letter from Kent Gibson of 12)6 N. Broadway concerning traffic ot Woodlawn and Broadway. He expressed hi* opposition expansion and reopening of the business on tha> corner and felt it would cause increased traffic at the intersection and would like to see what could be done to moke it a safer intersection. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Vaughan that the Director of Public Services and th* Chief of Police get with the State Highway Department about conducting a study on traffic control and hazatds at the corner of Woodlawn and Broodway. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Vaughan, supported by Spackman to refer correspondence from Charter CATV asking to cross City property in Section 7 of Hastings Twp. and Section 12 of Rutland Twp. to bury cable to feed Indian Hills Subdivision be referred to the City Property Committee. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Bennett that the minutes of the October 3. Planning Commission meeting be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried Jasperse brought up questions as to who should hold Public Hearings on rezoning. Council or Planning? Ainslie stated that State Statutes state the Planning should hold them. Council could also hold one if they felt it necessary, but was not needed. Ordinances could be read and lay on the lalbe until adopted and then advertised. Public Hearing ot the Planning was sufficient Io pass ordinance. Moved by Cusack, supported by Fuhr that the petition for Waler Main on E. Blair from N. East to 212 ft E. of East be approved. Yeos: Vaughan, Spackman. Jasperse. Gray, Fuhr, Cusack. Bennet. Absent: Birke. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray that the resolution for 6” Water Main on E. Blair from East to Wilson be approved. Yeas: Bennett. Cusack, Fuhr. Gray, Jasperse. Spackman and Vaughan. Absent: Birke. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Gray that the Assessment Roll for 6” Water Main on E. Blair from N. East St. to N. Wilson for $2,632.38 be received. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Cuso'k, supported by Fuhr that the Public Hearing on the assessment roll on E. Blair St. be set for November 14, at 7:45 p.m. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Bennett that the Sewer petition on E. Blair from N. East to 212 E. of East be denied due to elevation problem*. Individual* could put in a pump and pump to the City Sewer. Yeas: All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Spackman. supported by Vaughan that the Budget reports for September 30, be received and placed on file. Yeos: All Absent: One. Carried. Mary Spackman staled that each councilperson had copies of lhe Audit reports from Deloitte. Haskins & Sells to examine and the Auditors would be at the October 24. meeting to review and answer any questions. Mary Spackman reported on the job description for the Building Inspector and said there would be a full report ot the October 24. meeting. Moved by Bennett, supported by Cusack that the lighting petitions for Church St. from Woodlawn to North and High St. from N. Young to the end of W. High be granted and fhe City Clerk to notify Consumer tc go ahead with 4- 175 watt Mercury vapor lights a> an annual rote including maintenance of $91.80 per light. Yeos: Vaughan, Spackman. Jasperse. Gray. Fuhr. Cusack. Bennett. Absent; Brke. Carried. Traffic Control no. 86: Yield right of way sign on E. Marshall at S. Montgomery St. intersection and Traffic Control no. 87: Slop signs on E. South St. at Dibble st. intersection read. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Fuhr that the Traffic Control Orders no 86 & 87 be approved os read. Yeos Bennett Cusack Fuhr Gray Jasperse. Spackman and Vaughan. Absent Birk. Carried Moved by Spackman. supported by Vaughan that Gladys Youngs be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Librory Board. Yeos All. Absent One Carried. Moved by Vaughan supported by Gray that Robert Stanley be reappointed for another term on the Local Officers Compensation Board Yeas All Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Fuhr that Mary Lou Gray be appointed to the City-County EDC. Yeos All Barry County Board of Commissioners FIRST DAY — FORENOON OCTOBER 11. 1983 The regular meeting of th* Barry County Board of Commissioners was called to order Tuesday. October 11, 1983. 9:30 o.m. by Chairman Paul Kiel. Roll call taken, seven (7) members present. Cole­ man. Gordon. Hammond. Hoar*. Kiel, Landon. McKelvey. At th* beginning of the meeting all present stood and pledged allegiance 1o the Flag. Moved by Landon. suppo< t by Hammond to ap­ prove the September 27. 1983 minutes os mailed. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Coleman Io ap­ prove th* Agenda os amended. Motion carried. Various correspondence was read to the Board by Chairman Kiel. Chairman Kiel asked for limited public comment. There was no response from the public in attend­ ance. Various committee reports were given fey com­ mittee chairperson*. Tim Knowlton. Director of Community Action Agency, appeared before the board reference the community services block grant allocation schedule for fiscal year '84 through fiscal year '86. Moved by Hoore, support by Coleman to adopt th* following resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, in 1982, with the broad participation of Community Action Agency representatives, the Michigan Deportment of Labor developed a fouryea r plan for dispersing anticipated CSBG Fund* to local communities, and WHEREAS, this plan was reviewed by the Legis­ lature and guaranteed equity in funding to all areas of the State 0* determined by the relative dis­ tribution of low-income person* residing in each Community Action Agency's Service Area, and WHEREAS, on September 29, 1983 (just one day before the CSBG Plan was to be implemented) the Michigan Department of Labor declared the plan invalid and determined that most Service Areas would receive allocations equal to or les* than FY 1983 levels, and WHEREAS, in public hearings before th* House and Senate Appropriations Committees, Depart­ ment of Labor representatives indicated the Legisla­ ture had only on advisory role in determining allocation*. Section 19 of the Michigan Public Act 230 states: "The Legislature shall conduct public hearings on the proposed use ar.d distribution of fund* to be provided pursuant to Section 675 of the omnibus Budget Reconciliation Art of 1981,42 U.S.C. 9902. and shall approve or disapprove by concurrent res­ olution adopted by a majority of th* members elected and serving in each House the bureau's plan for distribution of funds.” THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Barry County Board of Commissioners go on record In support of the original four-year pion for dispersing anticipated CSBG funds to local communities and strongly oppose the action of the Michigan Depart­ ment of Labor of September 23, 1963. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Barry Couniy Board of Commissioners request area legislators to give this matter prompt attention and to support continuation of the four-year plan reviewed by the Legislature in 1982. Roll coll vote, seven (7) yeas, Coleman, Gordon, Hammond, Hoare, Kiel, London. McKelvey. Motion carried. Rend Bowman, Executive Director. SMPC, appear­ ed before the Board reference Barry County once again becoming a participating member of SMPC. Commissioner Gordon made a motion that the Board reinstate contributing membership in SMPC. There was no support for the motion. Nominations were opened for one member to Social Service* Board. Moved by Hoare, support by McKelvey to nominate Helen Wenger. Motion car­ ried. Appointment of one member to the Social Ser­ vices Board will be mod* at the October 25. 1983 regular meeting. Moved by Hoore. support by Coleman to appoint Elizabeth Underwood. Republican, and Carl Mellvain. Democrat, to lhe Couniy Canvassing Board. Motion carried. Moved by Hammond, support by McKelvey that the September Animal Shelter report be received and placed on file. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to ap­ prove the Commissioner's Payroll. $3953.74. Mo­ tion carried by unanimous roll coll. ____ MLMT mm CBM. cratE 3201 3202 3203 3204 3213 3214 3217 377.31 377.31 377.31 377.31 377.31 377.31 377.31 150.00 50.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 200.00 9.66 98.21 59.80 46.92 25.76 72.22 TOTALS 264.17 1000.00 312.57 KRUB MM QVUYEEM. C. Coleman B. Hammond R. M. Haora T. McKelvey P.KW R.London J. K. Gordon CMI. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to ap­ prove th* Criminal Claims, $1,693.55. Motion corried by unanimous roll call. 2 Detroit Pur* Milk Co...................... 3 Felpousch Food Center................... 4 Gordon Food S*rvic*..................... 5 Staid of Michigan......................... 7 Paramount Caffe* Co.................... 8 C. Yonder Hooning Produce......... 113.95 65.00 132.89 557.02 24.00 517.58 237.65 45.26 113.95 65.00 132.89 517.02 24.00 517.58 237.65 45.26 i693.35 1693.35 Moved by Gordon, support by Hoore to approve the Miscellaneous Claims, $30,952.84. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. 203.02 203.02 1 AAA Sanitary Supply Co........... 22.18 22.18 2 ABC Manufacturing..................... 137.89 137.89 3 John Ainslie................................ 5.80 5.80 4 Al & Pete's Sport Shop................ 28.34 28.34 5 Cindy Allerding......................... 71.25 71.25 6 Arrow Overall Supply................ 29.20 29.20 7 Barry County Abstract Office . 29.92 29.92 8 Barry County Lumber Co......... 48.00 48.00 9 Barry- Eoicn Dis1. Health......... 20.00 20.00 10 Barry Plat Book Fund................ 900.00 900.0V 11 Beeler Funeral Home................ 12.90 12.98 12 Blair's Pet & Garden................ 17.30 17.30 13 Kenneth Bohn............................ 1290.04 1290.04 14 Brown's Custom Interiors .... 118.04 118.04 15 Audrey R. Burdick..................... 32.37 32.37 16 Burkey Gloss & Rodfotor ... 288.51 288.51 17 Central Supply......................... 24.65 24.65 18 Dennis S. Chase....................... 20.70 20.70 19 Honey Chose................................ 46.90 46.90 20 Ronold Coals............................ 25.00 25.00 21 Gregorys. Collins. D.O............ 118.06 118.06 22 Color Center.............................. 111.54 111.54 23 Commercial Equipment Co .... 42.45 42.45 24 Crumpton Automotive Parts .. 23.70 23.70 25 D.J. Electric Service................ 225.00 225.00 26 P.R. Dean................................... 7.82 7.82 27 Hon. Hudson E. Deming............ 502.00 502.00 28 Depot Low Offices..................... 1181.50 1181.50 29 Dimmers & McPhillips.............. 447.50 447.50 30 Doubleday Bros. & Co............... 67.87 67.87 31 Eaton County Controllers Off. 76.56 76.56 32 Felpousch Food Center.............. 50.51 50.51 33 Fidelity Products Co.................. 25.00 25.00 34 John Frederick, D.O.................. 201.85 201.85 35 The Freeport News.................. 68.24 68.24 36 Gambles..................................... 138 32 139.62 37 JohnE. Gorgen......................... 17.99 17.99 3B Goodyear Bros. Implements 80 50 80.50 39 James K. Gordon....................... 182.19 182.19 40 Grand Rapids Office Supply . . . 274.00 274.00 41 Griffin Pest Control................... 42 Mark Haines.............................. 30.90 30.90 Absent One Carried Jasperse commended the Hostings Police Department on a job well done on the BSE at Bosley Pharmacy and the armed robbery at the Superette. Moved by Gray supported by Spackman to ajoum at 8 08 p.m. Read and approved: William R Cook. Mayor Sharon Vijkery. City Clerk 43 David M. Holey 44 Jamce K. Hartcugh . 45 Hastings Banner 46 Hastings Office Supplies 47 Hartings Press. Inc................... 48 Hartings Rubber Stamps......... 49 Hastings Sanitary Service .... 50 Hayes-Green-Beach Hospital. . 51 JohnE. Huntley......................... 52 Judy H Hughes......................... 53 Floyd F Hydon.............. ........... 54 Ideal Janitorial Service............ 55 Ingham Medical Center............ 56 Jeon E. Ingram & Assoc............ 57 IBM Corporation....................... 58 Duone Jarman........................... 59 lawyers Co-operative Publishing 60 Richord N Loughrin.................. 61 Eleanor Madigan . . ................ 62 Monotron Incorporated........... 63 Marshall & Swift Publication .. 64 Morshall-Gren Chapel.............. 65 David W. Merck....................... 66 Mich. Assoc, of Counties......... 67 Michigan Company. Inc............ 68 Rosalie M. Moore..................... 69 Bloine R. McLeod ............ 70 William H. McMocken............. 71 D.E. McNinch. D.O.................... 72 National Bank of Hastings.... 73 Bonnie Neil................................ 74 Noordyk Business Equipment. . 75 Pennock Hospital.................... 76 Wayne Pennock....................... 77 Cynthia Poll.............................. 78 Purity Cylinder Gases.............. 79 Quill Corporation....................... 80 Radiology Associates.............. 81 The W.S. Reed Company......... 82 Roisterer & Voshell.................. 83 The Reminder........................... 84 Richardion Business Machine . 85 Clarence H. Riter .................. 86 Joseph C. Roth, DO................. 87 Schiller & Schmidt .................. 88 Richard 1. Scott......................... 89 Siegel, Hudson. Gee. Shaw . .. 90 Sign's Tire Service .................. 91 Smoky's Office Machine Serv.. 92 Norman Stanton ....................... 93 Glen L. Staup........................... 94 Regina Stein.............................. 95 Charles R. Stiles....................... 96 Target Information Monog.... 97 Norval E. Thaler....................... 98 Total Compensation Services.. 99 Shirley Towns........................... 100 David H. Tripp......................... 101 University of Michigan............ 102 Visible Computer Supply......... 103 Kathy A. Wolters..................... . 04 West Publishing Company .... 105M. Kevin Woods....................... 106 Wren Funeral Home, Inc........... 107 Xerox Corporation................... 108 Patricio Yonkers....................... 109 Laura Young.............................. 110 Kenneth Radant....................... Ill Miller, Johnson, Sn*U.............. 149 04 149 04 207.87 207.87 303.10 303.10 552.80 552.80 429.71 429.71 15.67 15.67 190 00 190.00 20.00 20.00 12.25 12.25 30.00 30.00 64.70 64.70 80.00 80 00 191.00 191.00 109.35 109.35 668.50 668.50 26.84 26.84 818.65 818.65 69.86 69.86 61.48 61.48 26.52 26.52 76.00 76.00 300.00 300.00 79.24 79.24 40.00 40.00 225.09 225.09 79 82 79.82 9.89 9.89 14.72 14.72 20.00 20.00 75.92 75.92 16.10 16.10 514.89 514.89 66.00 66.00 21.90 21.90 222.00 222.00 8.55 8.55 175.84 175.84 163.25 163.25 1473.51 1473.51 87.50 87.50 19.60 19.60 77.22 77.22 300.00 300.00 25.00 25.00 35.53 35.53 62.08 62.08 351.00 351.00 78.54 78.54 64.75 64.75 33.05 33.05 141.04 141.04 20.52 20.52 900.00 900.00 114.09 114.09 73.83 73.83 623.86 623.86 5.29 5.29 121.25 121.25 75.00 75.00 36.85 36.85 136.42 136.42 487.2S 487.25 15.00 15.00 810.00 810.00 712.60 712.60 17.30 17.30 38.80 38.80 50.00 50.00 10582.82 10582.82 30953.14 30952.84 Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to ap­ prove the Prepaid Bills. $237,294.67. Motion car­ ried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare to approve th* bill from Barry-Eofor. District Health Deportment, $342 05, from Solid Waste Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to ap­ prove the bill from Mshar Kriscuno*. Ltd., for ex­ penses. $2*6.25, from Solid Waste Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to auffcorize th* Treasurer to transfer $1,500 from General Fund Airport to Airport Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to auth­ orize the Treasurer to transfer $22,500, 4th quarter appropriation, from General Fund Rood to Road Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Commissioner Gordon presented the 1984 pro­ posed budget. Moved by McKelvey, support by Coleman that th* 1984 proposed budget be placed on th* table. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman that a public hearing be sot at 10:30 a.m.. October 25, 1983, for the purpose of adopting the 1984 General Fund Budget and also the proposed use of revenue sharing funds. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Gordon to sot a public hearing at 10:30 a.m., November 9, 1983 for the purpose of adopting the acutal use of reve­ nue sharing funds. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Gordon to author­ ize th* purchase of o vacuum cleaner for th* Court­ house. not to exceed $90.00, monies to come from th* Courthouse 8 Ground* budget. Motion carried. ' Moved by Colemon, support by McKelvey that th* Barry County Ministerial Association be allowed to post a sign on the Courthouse lawn for a limited period of time. Motion carried. The Property Committee will look into possible alternatives for the area between the Court* 8 Low Building parking lot and the Presbyterian Church parking lot. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey Io ap­ prove lhe bill from Wolverine Paving, from General Building Fund. $7,785.00, for Court* * Law Building parking lot, which includes $300.00 for patching the Courthouse lol. Motion carried. Commissioner Gordon reported that the Property Committee is considering several alternative* for the decking on the Courthouse Ann*- and directory sign* for the Courthouse grounds. Th* matter of a different type of filing system for th* Clerk's Office was referred to th* Property Commit!**. Moved by McKelvey, support by Gordon that th* 1983 Barry County Apportionment Report be re­ ceived, with th* understanding there may be some corrections. Motion carried. V. Harry Adrounie. Solid Waste Chairman, ap­ peared before the Board reference the Solid Waste Management Plan, which has been approved by th* Department of Natural Resources ond is current­ ly being printed. Audrey Burdick, Drain Commissioner, appeared before th* Board with lhe 1983 Drain Commission­ er's report. Moved by Landon, support by Hoore that lhe Drain Commissioner's report and th* Drain Assessments Report be received ond placed on file. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Hoare to approve th* following farmland agreements. Motion carried. Dorothy Barnum BOA Hastings ond Carlton Twp. 104%A CorltonTwp. Dorothy Bornum 60A Thomapple Twp. Word Bender 146'/:A Castleton Twp. Warrens Eileen Demand 160A Castleton Twp. Gordons Helen Brown 50A Castleton Twp. Gordons Patricio Endsley BOA Castleion Twp. Gordons Patricio Endsley 130A Maple Grove Twp. Thomas & Vondo Moody 35A Hostings Twp. Williams Nelma Selby 80A Orangeville Twp Forrest s Marlene Kimmey Moved by Coleman, support by McKelvey to file all correspondence. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by London to go into closed session to discuss legal matters. Board in closed session ot 11:39 o.m. Board in regular session ot 11 50 a.m. Moved by London, support by Gordon to recess to October 25. 1983 or the Call of the Chair. Motion carried and meeting adjourned October 11, 1983. 11:52 o.m. Paul Kiel. Chairman 10-20 �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. October 20, 1983, page 9 Jackson Prison: The hidden society (Editor's note: On Oct. 7, a group of seven men and women, including Ken Reibel and Nonra Peterson of the Banner, toured Jackson State Prison under the guidance of Thomas Phillips, administrative assistant to the warden. Peterson’s story and Reibel’s photos are featured here.) Like any city’s bus terminal, the lobby area is a large open room filled with vending machines and worn red vinyl furniture. People constantly walk back and forth between the information desk and lockers. In this lobby, though, you must leave all per­ sonal possessions before passing through the first set of security bars. Newcomers inspect the gun trophy case that lines one wall, while those who have been here before chain smoke as they wait silently for their turn to visit. A trustee aimlessly sweeps the dull tile floor of the room that has a capacity of 89 persons A sign on the wall explains that crafts made by “our residents” are available. After all personal possessions have been locked up, with the exception of driver’s licenses (for identification purposes), you are led through the first set of security bars. Men are frisked, then you walk through a metal detector. A circle of invisible solution is swabbed on the top of the right hand of each person. This will allow passage back into the lobby after the tour is complete. Pass through another set of bars and you enter the control center, a huge rotunda shapped room. Enter Jackson State Prison, the largest walled facility in the world. There are 57 acres behind the walls and an additional 400 acres outside used for farming. The facility has a capacity of 5,300 and it is full. Jackson has factories, a 100 bed hospital, a library and ample recreation facilities. But it is a hidden society, a society sealed off from the rest of the world. Jackson State Prison is the ultimate in­ stitution. Gray brick buildings and row after row of dark barred windows reflect the monotonous, colorless life of the men inside. The prison is divided into three sections, north, south and central. There is no area designated as maximum security, but there are close, medium and minimum security areas. Prisoners have access to yard privileges, which vary, depending on their classifications. They also have access to softball, handball, raquetball and tennis courts and a swimming pool. None of the fences surrounding the prison are electrical and yard guards are unarmed. The ever-present guard towers and con­ certina wire remind you. however, that this is no playground. Cellblock 11 is five floors of wall to wail cells. Each cell is furnished with a single bed, a desk, a chair, a wall locker, a sink and a toilet. Prisoners may have television sets, radios, typewriters, non-recording cassette players and a limited amount of personal items such as books, clothing and pictures. Cellblock 11 is the honor cellblock. Prisoners here have been sentenced to long­ term stays. They have already been in the facility for one to two years and have shown themselves to be cooperative. The first floor of cellblock 11 contains pool tables, shuffleboards and picnic tables. These prisoners may leave their cells and go into the main area at most times during the day. Several of the men are there, occupying themselves with card playing “Lights out" is at midnight every night. Those who own battery packs may watch TV or listen to the radio long into the night as long as there are no complaints. Another perk for prisoners in cellblock 11 is daily showers. There are others in the facility who have that privilege only twice a week. In the prison dining room, you are taken through quickly. “It is the most sensitive area in the in­ stitution," says Phillips, "the most likely place for a disturbance to occur.” Armed guards line the walls of the dining area throughout the three daily meal periods. The clnical area looks much like any city clinic. Dental and orthopedic as well as general health care are provided. There is a 100 bed infirmary, larger than Pennock Hospital, where Phillips said the most common ailment is flu viruses. Outside, in the center of the huge complex that is shaped like a baseball field’s home plate, the well landscaped area is equipped with picnic tables and a wall lined with pay telephones on which collect calls may be made. This area is affectionately known to the prisoners as "Hollywood”. The last stop is the center for the Michigan Braille Transcribing Services. The MBTS program has been providing information in Braille to blind children in grades K-12 since 1962. The program was developed by an inmate. Each priosner entering the program receives a three to six month training period to learn Braille in the method prescribed by the Library of Congress. The MBTS has contracted with Sears and Whirlpool at various times to do Braille instructional booklets. The program is being praised by prison officials for the good effect it has had on prisoner attituces. There are a variety of jobs at the prison, including light industrial work in which licenses plates, tabs, furniture and textiles are made. In the print shop the prison newspaper "The Spectator", is printed along with other prison literature. Thomas Phillips, administrative assistant to the warden, who today is acting as tour guide, said these are the more desirable jobs to g< i because earnings are from $2 to 55 per day with quarterly bonuses based on production. Kitchen workers and custodians can expect to earn 65 cents per day. Tokens are the medium of exchange. They are available in denominations from a nickle to Si. A prisoner may have up to $100 in tokens in his possession. Prisoners wishing to further their education have access to a library, general education degrees, a four year general education degree from Spring Arbor College and two year associate’s degree from Jackson Community College, Despite the positive aspects of sone areas of the prison, the tour leaves visitors with mixed emotions. Ken Reibel: Row upon row ot one-mon cells moke up cell block 11. known os the honor block". Here stay prisoners who hove proved themselves cooperative. It is the only cell block with recreation activities such os bumper pool, shuffle board, and ping pong. You’ll never be afraid of our LOW Rates. CAIL US TODAY AT 945-3215 NOTICE To the qualified electors of the City of Hastings, County of Barry, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that an Odd Year General Election will be held in City of Hastings in said County ond State, on Tuesday, Nov. 8,1983 from 7:00 o'clock in the forenoon until 8:00 in the afternoon, for the purpose of electing candidates for the following offices: Mayor; City Clerk; City Treasurer; one member to the Board of Review; One Aider­ man from each Ward for four year terms. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk Hastings, Michigan Strickland Agency 112 E. Court St. in Hastings Ph. 945-3215 Mincing your words mokes it eosier if you hove to eat them later. "What attracted me to the visit in the first place was my inner need to reconcile the aims of society to what goes on in a prison. The same tax dollars that build schools and fund libraries and roads, go into locking up thousands of individuals, and depriving them of the very feedom that most of us take for granted. Prison impressed me as the crueler side of society, the same entity that sur­ faces in wars and in some types of criminal activity. "At the same time I take in all this, another part of me asks, ‘Well, what do you expect? What else are we to do with those members of society who endanger the life and security of the rest of us?’ So in the end, it is a reality, separate from the rest of society, that I observed and marvelled at. Perhaps an analogy to the prison visit is a visit to the graveyard, where the main theme is the monotony and purposefulness of the surroundings. Our tour guide stressed the purpose of the institution in simple, no un­ certain terms: 'This is a prison. Our purpose is to run a prison. Period. No philosophizing, no excuses, no moralizing.’ It was a har­ shness I had never encountered." Connie Taylor, st ident intern with the Barry Probation and Parole Department: "I felt relieved to get out. Parts of the tour were scary. The cells were so small. "I felt that there should be more programs for the inmates They need more to keep them busy — more educational and work programs. “It’s a depressing place.” Connie Albert, Barry County District Court probation officer: "It was definitely an educational ex­ perience. It was the first time I was ever in a prison and it was depressing in a lot of respects. "I did not feel that the inmates themselves made any derogatory remarks. They treated us with respect. I didn’t know what to expect. "I was impressed by the order and neat­ ness of the place. It was an eyeopener for me, because all I knew about prisons was what 1 had read in books. It was emotional. It leaves you with something." convicts walk past the huge central court of Jackson Prison. The large cement slabs on the left are for handball. The prison's five v'alls encircle 57 acres, which include baseball diamonds, football fields and even a pool. At right is a prison cell. Each prisoner has his own. In which he lives a spartan existence. Only a few personal belongings are afforded each man, such as clothing, pictures ond books. WBCH ...presents... Come Share More at the aTzv Good Life at AMY TERNASKY School! ..hostess Wednesday, November 9 Central Aaditorim...Do*rs ope« it ( p.a. Sta» startcat 7 pjL ■G»t your ticket right away and also plan to arrive ot Central School Auditorium in Hastings early °.n ’h" n,9h’ ol ’how." That's the advice of WBCH Station Manager Ken Radant in speaklna of the 1983 HOMEMAKERS SCHOOL on Wednesday, November 9th. Radont says the event promises to be on Interesting, Informative and fun-filled evening. The 3-hour program on that dote will be presented without charge by WBCH and area merchants It will be conducted by Amy Ternasky, a graduate Home Economist, ond will feature food ond appliance demonstrations using notional sponsor products ond products from local ond area businesses The evening will offer dozens of valuable homemaker tips, a large number of free door prizes and free goodie bag" for everyone. The doors to Central Auditorium will open ot 6:00 p.m. ond the public It encouraged to a. rive early to inspect displays in the lobby and to be assured of a seat in the auditorium. A complimentary copy of the Homemakers School cookbook will be presented to each person attending. Each individual "goodie bag" will also contain a registration ca.d and other handouts including brochures, coupons ond other items from the local, area ond national sponsors. Completed registration cards will be used throughout the evening for numerous prize drawings. Come Share More of the Good Life" is the theme of the show, which gets underway at 7:00 p.m. A wide variety of recipes including breads, main dishes, desserts and appetizers will be demonstrated during the show. Recipes are all included in the cookbook. Amy Ternasky's food preparation takes place at a well-lit worktable flanked by three large overhead mirrors making the work surface visible to the audience. She is expected »o feature 10-12 recipes from the cookbook and all foods prepared during the show will be awarded as prizes at the close of the program. Other prizes to be given away during the 19B3 Homemakers School include 20 bags of groceries as well as a host of other gifts from participants in the show. Radant says that during 1983 over 300 Homemakers Schools are being conducted throughout the 48 adjacent states. For over 34 years Homemakers Schools, Inc. has produced informative and entertaining shows in cooperation with local media. National sponsors represented include Blue Bonnet margerine, Fleischmann's Yeast, Hershey's Cocoa, Minute Tapioca, Nilla Wafers, Premium Saltine Crackers, Reese s Peanut Butter Flavored Chips, Saran Wrap ond Sunbeam appliances. The list of area and local sponsors is an impressive one, headed by the Felpausch Food Centers, Herp's and Bosley Pharmacy. Other participants include the Music Center, Rodee's and Montgomery Ward of Hastings. Also included in Homemakers School '83 will be Brown's Custom Interiors, Gilmore Jewelry, the Barry County Lumber Home Center, McDonalds, Barlow Gardens, Frantz Buick-Chevrolet, Ben Franklin, the Razor's Edge, Israels, Hastings Water Conditioning, Riverbend Travel Agency, Thornapple Village Inn, Riverbottom, and Barry Cleaners. Farmer Peet and Sungio are also part of the show. An intermission from the recipes will feature a Fashion Show presented by Herp’s as well as lobby displays and some food samples arranged by Felpausch. While the supply lasts, free tickets to the November 9th Homemaker's School are available at Felpausch in Hastings, Delton, pennfield and Urbandale, Herp's ot their downtown Battle Creek store, Israels, downtown Grand Rapids, Thornapple Village Inn at Ada, and at the following Hastings locations: Ben Franklin, Bosley Pharmacy, Gilmore Jewelry, Barry Cleaners, Frantz BuickChevrolet, Rodee's Browns Custom Interiors, Riverbottom, Barlow Gardens, Barry County Lumber Home Center, Riverbend Travel, McDonald's Music Center. Razors Edge, Michigan National Electronic Banking Center in Hastings, and Montgomery Ward of Hastings. Each location has a limited number of tickets. If the supply is gone please ask for your complimentary tickets at another sponsoring location. ______ WBCH Stereo 100 FM...1220AM �The Hastings Banner—Thursday, October 20. 1983. page 10 ------------------------------ Athletic Profile-------------------------------- Hastings seeks to halt losing streak by Steve Vedder The Hastings football team has a pair of brothers on the roster this fall. Pictured are (from left) Larry Hoffman and Jon Christensen and (top) Joel Christensen and Bruce Hoffman. (Banner photo) Two ‘brother acts’ help Saxon football team by Steve Vedder For centuries it's been incumbent on parents to keep their kids from making war on each other. Now, apparently, it’s up to coaches. Specifically Jeff Simpson. Simpson has a pair of brother com­ binations on his Hastings football team this fall in Joel and Jon Christensen and Larry and Bruce Hoffman. He says keeping peace among the four is easier than it might seem. “They all razz one another, probably more the Hoffmans becuase they’re more aggressive," says Simpson. "But they’re all good kids." And all have contributed significantly to the Hastings team. For example, Larry, an honorable mention all-league noseguard, has made 45 tackles in five games. Joel, a senior who was a second team all-Twin Valley selection, has grabbed 10 passes in 130 yards. Both Jon and Bruce are only sophomores but both have also made their mark on the varsity. Bruce stepped in to a running back spot and has picked up 282 yards in six games. Jon has started at guard and is the team’s punter averaging 31 yards per kick. The only other recent brother duos that have dotted a Hastings roster in recent years have been Paul and Mark Smith in 1979 and Brad and Dan King in 1978. Both the Christensens and the Hoffmans think playing with their brother is rather fun. "It’s pretty good," says Larry after a recent Saxon practice. "You get to go home and rag’em." “In turn they do the same to you," pipes in Joel. “You can be prou4," continues Joel. "It’s probably the only time its ever happened." To a man the four players say they are disapointed with the team’s 0-6 start If they had their choice, the team would be closer to the top of the Twin Valley standings. But all four believe they have contributed in the best way they could individually. "No, I’m not happy with the team," says Larry, “but I’m happy with my per­ formance. I think the team could be doing a lot more.” Joel, one of the team’s captains, echoes those sentiments. “I’m not satisfied with our record, but I feel like I’ve had a good season.” Simpson believes Joel and Larry are two of the top flankers and noseguards he’s coached at Hastings. He doesn't downplay the con­ tributions of the two sophomores either. "Bruce has filled in and has been doing a good job," says Simpson. "And Jon has started at guard and is doing a good job of punting for us.” When a team is pounded 34-0 the only positive thing that can be said about the game is that it’s over. Wrapped up. finished, terminated and comp’eted. The only attitude that can be taken is to leave that game behind and move on to something else. Fcr the Hastings football team “something else" in this case means Hillsdale. Not exactly an afternoon stroll through the park, but not an Albion eithei. The Saxons took an old fashioned pasting from Albion las! week. The offense was held to season lows in both rushing (seven yards) and passing (25 yards). In addition, the defense surrendered a season high 348 total yards to the flashy Albion offense. The only time the Wildcats lost a game this year was when they self-destructed against Coldwater. Seven fumbles, including three inside the Cardinal 10-yard line, was how Albion spelled l-o-s-s on that night. So now the Saxons are at home Friday trying to shrug off the Albion loss and wrestle with Hillsdale. The Hornets are 2-2 in the rwin Valley and 4-2 overall. They're coming off a 9-7 loss to Sturgis. Simpson isn't quite sure what the mental frame of his team is following the loss. Maybe the best indication of that came in the second half of the Albion game with the Saxons trailing 26-0. "We could have easily folded up our tents but we didn't," said Simpson. Albion, with many first stringers still in the game, scored only eight points in the second half. In other county game, Middleville’s chances of an O-K Blue championship crumbled when Comstock Park nipped the Trojans 6-0. A 37-yard touchdown pass with less than a minute and a half to go in the game left Thomapple Kellogg fans won­ dering when basketball season starts. This week Middleville (3-2 league, 3-3 overall) entertains Byron Center in a homecoming dash. And, as Trojan coach Ray Page said after the Comstock Park loss, "We have pride to go for now.” Middleville had their chances to win the game, but a dropped pass, a controversial call on a pass along the sidelines, and a blocked field goal squelched Thornapple Kellogg’s chances for a win that would have tied them for the O-K Blue lead. One team that is still in the hunt for a league title is Maple Valley. The Lions are trying not to look ahead to the Oct. 28 showdown with Pennfield and were able to do that last Friday in stomping on St. Philip 286. It was Maple Vai ley’s ninth straight homecoming win dating back to 1975. This week Maple Valley (4-0 SMAA, 5-1 overall) need only slide past Bronson before getting a long-awaited shot at unbeaten Penmield. Lion coach Dan Watson said his team has developed about like he expected and is ready for Pennfield. "Everybody predicted it would come down to Pennfield and us and it looks like it will," said Watson. But first there is Bronson. The Vikings are winless in six SMAA games and it’s teams like this that just bide its time waiting to ambush somebody. In other county games. Ddton (2-4 overall, 2-2 KVA) will be after its third straight win against tough Galesburg Augusta this Friday at G-A. After an 0-4 start, Delton has notched successive wins over Paw Paw and Mat­ tawan and has showed signs of life on of­ fense. The Panthers 376 total yards last week against Paw Paw was a season high. Lakewood (1-5 overall, 0-1 Tri River) entertains Cedar Springs. The Vikings, while having stopped knifing themselves with turnovers, have not played well offensively having only scored 42 points in six games or an average of a touchdown a game. Albion 34, Hastings 0 It was the sixth straight defeat of the season for the Saxons. The statistics bear out Albion's domination in the game. The Wildcats rushed for 239 yards to seven for Hastings. In the air, Hastings passed for 25 yards while Albion passed for 108 yards. Albion had more total yards, 348-32. Hastings ran only 40 offensive plays, in­ cluding five in the first quarter. Hastings closest penetration was the Albion 30-yard line. The score might even have been worse except for the fact that the Saxons recovered three Albion fumbles. Coopersville 12, Vikes 8 Jeff Taylor’s two second quarter touch­ downs led Coopersville to a 12-8 win over Lakewood last Friday night. Taylor's first touchdown came on a nineyard run. He later scored on a five-yard run. Both touchdowns came after 60 and 50-yard drives. Wood said his team was just constantly bogged down in the second quarter. Comstock 6, T-K 0 Comstock Park used a late touchdown to torpedo any chances Thornapple Kellogg had of winning the O-K Blue this fall. 6-0. Gary Baringer slipped behind the Trojan defense with less than a minute and a half left and gathered in a 37-yard touchdown pass from Jack Houghton for the game's only points. Middleville rushed for only 70 yards while hitting 12 of 24 passed for 101 yards. The Trojans had eight first downs. Lester Caldwell snagged eight of those passes for 63 yards. As impotent as the offense was. the Trojan defense rose to the occasion. Comstock Park rushed for 80 yards and passed for 138 mure. MV Lions 28, St. Philip 6 Maple Valley scored the first three times it touched the ball. The Lions drove 76 yards on 11 plays in the first quarter with Scott Everett passing to Marty Martin for the final 24 yards Everett kicked the extra point. The Lions scored again minutes later when they drove 45 yards on 10 plays. Everett's 10yard run and extra point kick gave Maple Valley a 14-0 lead. Maple Valley s third and best drive of the half began on their own IB-yard line. Eight plays later Everett connected with Martin for a 44-yard touchdown. Everett's kick made it 21-0 at the half. St. Philip's only touchdown came in the third period when Mike Sams fell on a blocked punt in the end zone. Maple Valley closed out the scoring with Martin s 18-yard run. That touchdown came after the team drove 85 yards in 12 plays. Gary Reid kicked the extra point. Delton 27, Paw Paw 3 Wayne Boudo scored three touchdowns on runs of 35, two and two in leading Delton to its second straight win. The 5-9 150-pound junior finished the game with 210 yards on 30 carries. Paw Paw's only points game in the second quarter on a 22-yard field goal by Pat Brennen. Dennis Munson scored the fourth Delton touchdown on a two-yard run. Munson had an excellent game himself running the ball with 79 yards on 10 carries. Sports \____________________________________ ________________ Saxons second in final league golf meet The fourth and final Twin Valley golf tournament was held Oct. 10 at the Hastings Country Club with Sturgis grabbing the top spot with a 328 total. Hastings was second with a 329. Other placers included Harper Creek at 349, Coldwater fourth with a 352, Hillsdale with a 370, Marshall took sixth with a 374 and Albion was last with a 398. When those tournaments were totaled up on the basis of the respective finishes. Sturgis and Coldwater tied for first place with 22 points. Hastings was third with 20 points, Harper Creek had 194 points, and Marshall had five points. The all conference list were posted after the final conference match. Named to thk team were Hastings golfers Mark Brown and Dave Kuzava. The Saxons finished the dual meet portion of their schedule with a 10-0 record. A total of 95 golfers from 19 high schools from the greater Grand Rapids area met in the regionals at Forest Hills Country Club. The host Forest Hills team notched first at the regionals while Hastings placed eight. Mark Brown was the Saxon medalist with an 86. Hastings JV eagers win two, now 9-1 overall The Hastings jayvee basketball team beat Charlotte 36-35 and Albion 22-11 to raise its record to 9-1 overall and 5-1 in the Twin Valley. Against Charlotte, Suzie Carlson led the Saxons with 10 points. Kristin Trahan added nine points and nine rebounds. Hastings never led in the game until with 15 seconds left, Carlson hit a fast break layup to give the Saxons the win. In the Albion game, Sue Klovanich tossed in seven points to lead the team. SPORTS ...ataglance by Stew Vedder ‘Going home’ Self-Service Prices will be available to you at our Full Service Pumps...at no inconvenience to you during our modernization. Please excuse our mess...but don’t hesitate to stop in and see what real service is. Amy Atkinson scores two of her 21 points againsz Charlotte. The girls beat Charlotte 72-53 to raise their record to 10-2. (Bonner photo) Saxon eagers beat Charlotte, 72-53, for 10th win of season OPEN 6 A.M. TO MIDNIGHT MON. SAT. and 9 A.M.-10 P.M. SUNDAY Lakewood scored early in the fourth quarter on a one-yard run by Bill Barker That touchdown was set up when Kent Stoepker blocked a Coopersville punt and Doug Curtis ran it to the Bronco 30. It was Lakewood's only real scoring op­ portunity of the half A strong second half carried the Hastings basketball team to a 72-53 win over Charlotte on Tuesday night. The Saxons led only 32-30 at the half, but outscored the Orioles 19-13 in the third period and then 21-10 in the fourth. With the non-conference win. Hastings is now 10-2 overall and 4-2 in the Twin Valley. Charlotte falls to 4-8. Pauia Atkinson tossed in 23 points to lead Hastings while her sister Amy added 21. But the real key to the game was the balanced Saxon scoring Karen Williams added 12 points and Tammy Connor chipped in 10. Hastings coach Pat Murphy noted the balanced scoring. "This was a game which all the players had a chance to play," said Murphy. "It was nice to have more of the players scoring and six girls involved in assists. Murphy noted, however, it was far from a perfect game. "There were times on defense when we did not look good at all.” she said. The car mechanically made that right-hand turn into the driveway as it had thousands upon thousands of times before. The driver slowly pulled the car into the parking spot and glanced around at the familiar surroundings. The driver, a young man, hadn't seen this particular place in quite some time and a strange almost melancholy feeling quickly enveloped him. The old basketball hoop was gone. The white fence, which for many years had so aptly stopped a multitude of errant shots, was likewise removed from the scene. The grass was a little long, possibly because the person responsible for mowing it was preparing for his wedding. The brown shed was still there in the backyard — a little more worn that the young man remembered — but still standing. In front of the shed the grass had long since filled in the holes (batters' boxes actually) made by two youngsters what now seemed a lifetime ago. There was a logical explanation why the young man was suddenly flooded with memories as he eyed the shed rnd the spot where the basketball hoop i.sed to stand. Despite the changes, the young man knew this place like the back of his hand. He should have. It was his home. Home is not where a person presently hangs his coat. Instead, home will always be that special place where a person was raised. That spot can only be. and will always be, a person's real home. No matter how many places he roosts after that, the place he was raised will always be considered home. The door to the house opened and the young man's parents stepped out There was the usual greetings and catching up on news and soon it came time for the young man to shove off for the real reason he was in his old town After great deliberation he had decided to come to town to watch his alma matter's homecoming football game. But first he had to wander amongst the old buildings of what haa once been his college. As the young man meandered about the small campus he couldn't help thinking about Thomas Wolfe, the author who had said you never could go home again. The young man walked past the building of classrooms where he had poured over the likes of Wolf, T. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner and Sinclair Lewis, and he wondered just what he had learned in college. Had he really learned anything here? Did it seem like, after all these years, a waste of time? Fora second that thought stopped the young man dead in his tracks. He thought about wasted years and whether or not he had actually learned anything at all in those four years, which now seemed like a lifetime ago The young man finally ended his tour of the campus and headed toward the football field. There he greeted numerous people he hadn't seen in years. People he had sat with in those same classrooms, played baseball and partied with. He even spotted a couple of old flames, whose lights had burned out years ago. And as he caught up on who was doing what now, the young man realized how much he didn’t miss college. He realized how for four years this had been his world, and looking back now, he wouldn't have traded it for anything. But it was years later now and the young man had went on with his life. And. at least to him, had went on to different, more enjoyable life. The young man could even put a label on these years since college. It's called growing up. The game finally ended and the young man headed home. He stayed and talked with his parents for a while and then it came time to leave. And as the car pulled out of the driveway the young man thought again of Thomas Wolfe and of going home. The young man realized that Wolf was right — that a person never really could go home again. While things might not appear to have changed at all. nothing could ever really be the same. Maybe I did learn something in college. �George’s, 9-15; Medical Care Facility, 84154; Hastings Bowl, 8-16; CO’s, 7-17. High Games and Series: J. Appelman, 157; C. Keeler, 147; C. Heifner, 127; E. Dunham, 205-528; T. Skinner, 131; C. Falconer, 161; J. Koetje. 171; C. Hartwell. 171; T Sample. 172; D. Svoboda. 183; B. Wilkins, 151-510; L. Waldron. 149; M.E. Goggins. 201-506; J. Elliott. 121; N. Taylor. 176; L. Perry, 177; K. Marr, 169; P. Lundquist, 171-484; B. Bender. 182. Splits Converted: M.E. Goggins, 3-7; L. Waldron, 5-10; G. Potter, 5-7. Bowling results WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Ted's. 21; Alflen & Assoc., 16; Hair Care Center, 15; Art Meade Auto Sales, 144; Nashville Locker, 14; Champion Tax Ser­ vice, 14; Varney's Stables, 1,4; Vogt, 13; Gillen's. 104; Whim-z, 8. High Games and Series: V. Powers, 165; T. Joppie, 156; M. Haywood, 171; L. Schantz. 152; J. Dukes. 155; L. Eilliston, 194; N. Hummel, 165-455; M. L. Bitgood, 179^63; P. Godbey, 151-318; S. Beck. 174489. Bowler of the Week: Sue Pennington, 180513. MAJORS Piston Ring, 19; Muldoon’s Welcome Tavern. 12.5; Stevens Trucking, 12; Hastings Bow!, 11.5; Frantz Buick, 11.5; Electric Motor Service, 11; E.W. Bliss Co., 11; Fnrins, 7.5. High Games and Series: Al Taylor, 506; R. Hotchkiss, 506; R. Newton II, 206-581; J. Barnum, 502; T. Keeler, 535; H. Keeler 521; R. Conley, 217-583; B. Bowman, 538; B. Heath, 221-524; T. Nichols. 209-513; P. Anger, 513. TIIURS. ANGELS Style Salon, 19-5; Hastings Oxygen, 16-8; Pennock Hospital, 11-13; Hastings City Bank. 11-13; Bob’s Restaurant i Grill, 8-16; Cone Zone, 7-17. High Games and Series: B. Callihan, 190; R. Haight, 200; P. Miller, 133; B. Newman, 166; D. Diver, 140; S. Jacobs, 142; C. Dawe, 169-152; S. Boop, 164; B. Stanton, 156; S. Lesick, 183; S. Langford, £5; D. Street, 141149; R. Batterson, 191-501; B. Hesterlv, 190; B. Moody, 179; E. Mesecar, 177-188-525; L. Tilley, 179-503. THURS. MORN. WOMEN Gillons Construction, 20-4; Gun Ridge Girls, 174-64; Country Kettle Cafe, 14-10; Lilley's of the Alley, 13-11; The Buns, 13-11; Bosley’s Hustlers, 13-11; Keeler Apts., 12-12; Elm Pond Acres, 12-12; J 4G Stock Farm, 11-13; Mode O’Day, 7-17; Slow Pokes, 64174; Trio, 5-19. High Games and Series: D. Haight, 163; B. Moody. 192; M. Atkinson, 198-514, L. Tilley, 245; O. Gillons, 182; J. Drake, 161; K. Baker, 147; S. Mogg, 183. BOWLERETTES Hair Port, 17-7; Hecker Agency, 15-9; Mathews Riverview, 14-10; Kent Oil, 14-10; Farrell’s Heating, 14-10; Coenen’s Con­ struction, 14-10; D J Electric, 134-104; Hair Care Center, 13-11; Hastings Fiberglass, 1311; Pioneer Motel, 12-12; Hause Realty, 1113; Pennock Hospital, 11-13; Elna’s Hair Designs. 11-13; Reminder, 11-13; Big MONDAY MIXERS Rodee's. 174-64; Gun Ridge Golf, 15-9; Dennis Hubei Triple A Agency, 15-9; Medical Care Facility, 14-10; Jeffs Casual Wear, 1311; Carrousel Realty, 13-11; Cinder Drugs 13-11; Art Meade Auto Sales, 13-11; Hastings Bowl, 13-11; Muldoon’s, 12-12; Michelob, 1212; Muir Drugs, 11-13; Stalwart Bldgs., 11-13; Dewey’s Auto Body, 10-14; Naturally Yours, 9-15; Hastings Flower Shop, 9-15; Valley Realty, 9-15; Girrbach’s, 64-174. High Games and Series: P. Arends, 179508; Denslaw, 188; B. Callihan, 185; M. Wieland, 179-500; S. Slocum, 175; S. Trowbridge, 175; M. VanKuilenberg, 206-543; B. Jones, 192; V. Powers, 194; M. Eaton, 180; M. Snyder, 190; C. Wilcox, 183; D. Snyder, 183-518; B. Eckert, 187; D. Kelley, 224-569. Converted Splits: S. Merrill, 4-7-9-10; P. Koop, 7-10; C. Guernsey, 6-7. SUN. NIGHT MIXED Sandbaggers, 22-6; Pin Pals, 19-9; Hot Shots, 174-104; Foul Friends, 164-114; Hooter Crew, 16-12; Hosers, 16-12; Alley Cats, 15-13; The Toads, 134-144; Spare Parts, 134-144; Escapee’s, 13-11; Tails End, 12-16; Roustabouts, 12-16; Gutter Dusters, 12-16; Big Four, 12-12; Really Rotten, 11-17; Buzzin' Cuzzin’s, 11-17; White Lightning, 10-18; The Fruins, 6-22. High Games and Series (Men): M. Snyder, 223-568; R. Ward, 175-494; O. Laubaugh, 199510; C. Haywood, 212-521; J. Mart, 201-537; J. Beach, 193-532; S. Eaton, 199-473; R. Snyder, 181; W. Friend, Jr., 218-534. High Games an J Series (Women): D. Brown, 153; M. Beach, 206; J. Hass, 152; J. Blough, 188-494; J. Smith, 165; D. Kelly, 233614. Splits Converted: M.L. Snyder, 5-7; C. Wilcox, 2-7-10. Hastings Manufacturing League Dewey’s 113, Viking 112, Hastings Flower 106, Machine Room 1054, Leftovers 1054, Chrome Room 1004, McDonalds 994, Office 98. Jack Laubaugh 212-202 601, Roger Conley 202-590, John Bell 219-581, Carl Baker 213-578, Randy Hook 205-548, Arnold Dukes 544, Walt Beck 538, Mike Cote 203-537, Bruce Fuller 200-537, Mike Schantz 200-531, David Sohnes 208-529, Bob Nystrom 509, Norm Proctor 505. Barry County Outdoor Report: Waterfowl season opened Saturday General Outdoor Conditions: Nights have been cooling right down lately with tem­ peratures in the upper 30’s. We have had a few mornings of frost and expect many more. Daytime has stayed mild but cooler too. Temperatures don’t get much higher than the mid 60’s anymore. Not much rain yet, Saturday morning started with showers but the skies clearned by noon and it has been beautiful ever since. The forecast does call for rain tonight and tomorrow though. Fall color is just starting in district 12; another week and we will begin to see the real show. Hunting: Saturday was the big waterfowl opener Generally it looks up a little this year. The Todd Farm started off with 430 parties (this is the first Saturday opener in a while), 148 geese were taken off that area which is down from the 284 shot on opening day last year. Hibanks was about normal with 32 geese taken. Ducks - Blue winged teal are just about gone now. only a few stragglers remain. Wood Ducks are in good numbers, the next cold weather will have them heading south too but should bring in some green winged teal. A few pintails are around but they are not ail that common around here. Geese - The count at Todd Farm in Fenn­ ville this morning was 11,650. Woodcock - Flight birds are starting to come in up north now but nothing down here yet Archery Deer Season - Success is proving to be about average this year. Squirrels - Hunting is starting to pick up as more trees loose their leaves. The population is very good and pressure is light. Fishing: New Buffalo has been fairly slow, a few coho and steelhead taken in 40-60 feet St. Joseph reports some Chinook, and lake trout taken in 40 feet. Steelhead have been hitting off the piers with little cleos and KO wobblers. Saugatuck has some lake trout hitting in 7040 feet of water on the bottom using chargers, green-white and white-pink are good colors. Other Outdoor Shorts: There has been many sightings of Eagles and Osprey which are passing through as they migrate south. We would appreciate calls on any sightings of these birds. A reminder about hunting on lakes and rivers: The property owner has the hunting and trappings rights from the edge of their property to the center of the lake or river on which they live. You must have their per­ mission in order to hunt or trap on these waters. “Stick Em” weed seeds can be pesky by John Lerg, Dept, of Natural Resources One of the minor irritations that comes with autumn are the pesky weed seeds that stick to you after your afternoon walk is over. Beggar’s-ticks. stick tights, and cockleburs are just a few of the offenders. These seeds are equipped with hooks, barbs, and teeth used to hitch a ride on a passer-by. The plants belonging to these seeds have adapted themselves to animals to help in dispersal. Those seeds are also very good at entangling themselves in animal fur. Later, the seeds either drop off or the animal pulls them out. The plants depend upon the animals to seek out the same type of habitat where they picked up the seeds. Then, when the seeds drop off, they may land on soil where the new plant can grow. This strange association between plants and animals is just one more example of very different life forms evolving together. Magazine sales kick off at high school The annual Hastings High School magazine sales kick­ off Thursday, Oct. 20, and end on Monday, Oct. 31. The annual magazine sale is sponsored by the student council. Funds from the sale are used for school-wide activities like homecoming, prom, parents night, ect. The Hastings Banner— Thursday. October 20, 1983, page 11 Words for the Y’s Rock N' Aerobics - Starting November 1 and continuing for six weeks, the YMCAYouth Council will be offering an aerobic dance program for those in grades 6-12. The program is especially designed for those in those grades, and music will be from the Top 40. The class will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at Southeastern Elementary School's gym. For those in grades 6-8, the class will be from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and those in grades 9-12, the class will be from 4:45 p in. - 5:45 p.m. Each class has a limited number of participants so pre-registration is required. The cost is $io. To register, you should put your child's name, address, phone and class desired for, and mail it and your check to: 520 E. Francis, Hastings. Mrs. Mel Hund will be the instructor. For more in­ formation, you may call the YMCA at 9454574. City League Basketball - On Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., at the Hastings High School gym, the YMCA-Youth Council will be having a managers meeting for the organization of the 1983-84 adult city basketball season. Each team that par­ ticipated last year and wants to play in this BY... Dave Storms year’s season or any new teams are en­ couraged to attend. Rule changes, fees for teams, and starting times will be covered at this meeting. Adult Indoor Soccer - There will be an organizational meeting for any adult in­ terested in playing indoor soccer this winter. The meeting will be held in the high school in room A204, on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 Pm. The meeting will concentrate on team formation, playing times, referees, and fees. For more information, contact Bruce Johnson, 795-7224, or the YMCA office at 9454574. Any team that played last year and wants to play this year and any new team or players are encouraged to attend. SCOREBOARD YMCA-YOUTH COUNCIL TAIL FOOTBALL Game resuls for week of Oct. 15. 5lh-6th Graders Cowboys 3 0 Lions 2 1 0 Steelers 0 3 0 Chargers Cowboys 21 vs. Lions 7; Chargers forfeit and Steelers forfeit Next Week’s Games: Penn. State vs. Michigan, MSU vs. Notre Dame. Cowboys vs. Lions, Steelers vs. Chargers. YMCA WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL ■’A" League Fiberglass Great Lakes Buckland Ins. Advocates Hook Auto Supply "B" League Lake Odessa Livestock Ink Spots Spectrum McDonald's Thornapple Valley Spykers Bumpers Larry Kopan Electric COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL New construction and remodeling service, upgrading and repairs. WLT 3rd-4th Graders Penn.State Michigan MSU Notre Dame q 2 1 Notre Dame 14 vs. MSU 14; Michigan 0 vs. Penn State 14. 2 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 2 CUSTOM HOME WIRING ... 16 Years Experience — PHONE — «MtMCs 9444M4 / (UMmu Hl-1154 W 6 4 5 L 0 2 4 l 8 8 1 7 2 3 3 3 6 0 9 �The Hustings Bonner— Thursday, October 20. 1983, page 12 Preschool, continued she said the committee consisted of 41 individuals, including parents, day care center operators, and of­ HELP WANTED AUTO/MOTIVfI FOR SALE: 1976 Maverick 4-dr., good tires, runs good; 1976 Cadillac hardtop, full power, loaded, good con­ dition, motor good, good tires. Phone 945-3967 or 9452516. (tfn>__________ FOR SALE: 1980 VW Rabbit 2-dr. hatchback, 4 speed, air conditioning, AM-FM stereo, best offer. Call 945-5274 or 945-2013. (tfn)____________ 1978 FORD THUNDERBIRD TOWN LANDAU: Totally loaded, 49,000 miles, extra dean car. Phone 852-9659 after 6 p.m. (10-20) FOR SALE: 1971 Chevy Impala 2-dr., V-8, automatic, power steering, power brakes, Florida car, no rust, new paint, new exhaust system, AM-FM cassette stereo, best offer. Call 9455274 or 945-2013. (tfn) FOR SALE: 1975 Dodge window van, 6 cylinder, stick, power steering, power brakes 945-3244_________ FOR SALE: 1975 Ford Granada, 6 cylinder, 2-dr., body good, runs good, $950. Phone 623-5313, Delton. FOR SALE: 1974 Dodge Dart Swinger, automatic, power steering, 6 cylinder, 318 engine. 945-9845, after 4 p.m. FOR SALE: VW dune buggy, factory rail, needs work, many extra parts, another complete VW, all for $600. 945-5773. SERVICES PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Plano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888 (tfn) AGRICULTURAL LIMfe STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread Phone Darrell Hamilton Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) MENDING BASKET: Household and clothing alternations, new zippers & coat linings. Flexible hours, experienced and reasonable. Phone 945-9712. (tfn) LASH » OH I AND I DNlHAi I \ HI Al I SI Al! ficials of the departments of mental health, public health and state police. Stephenson said the job of I fQR SALE i DAN" MOBILE HOMES I WATKINS PRODUCTS: HONEY AVAILABLE: Taking applications for new Strained or comb. Any size dealers. Call Shirley Norris, from pint to gallon - all raw. distributor, 616-671-5535. Call 367-4140. (tfn) (tfn) ADVANCED FINANCIAL FOR SALE: One set bunk PLANNING: Seeking an beds with mattresses and individual to be trained to ladder. 945-3244. work with people in the areas REPOSSESSED SIGN! of tax shelters, investment Nothing down! Take over management, pensions, life payments $58 monthly. 4'x8' insurance and mutual funds. flashing arrow sign. New Position offers a salary plus bulbs, letters. Hale Signs. commission. John Hancock Call FREE 1-800-626-7446, Companies, Craig Kobylik, anytime. (10-20) Kalamazoo, 385-0002. (11-3) FOR SALE: Paddle boat, BABY-SITTER WANTED: $225 or best offer. Call 948Mature, responsible person 2046 after 6 p.m. for occasional daytime and MUST SELL: Brand new set evening sitting for a one- and of encyclopedia, $850 new. four-year-old in my country will seU for $450. Phone MShome. Own transportation 4156. <tfn> required. Need references. For more information, ca’l FOR SALE: Spinet-console 948-2348._________________ piano bargain. Wanted: responsible party to take COLOR: Become an in­ over low monthly payments dependent color consultant on spinet piano. Can be seen with Beauty for All Seasons locally. Write Credit and open the door to fashion Manager: P.O. Box 537, shows, corporate consulting, Shelbyville, IN 46176. (11-10) seminars, workshops, lec­ BLACK WALNUT MEATS; tures, etc. Full- or part-time. Professional training in ' $3.75 lb. Call 945-4933. color analysis, wardrobe FARM ANIMAES coordination and make-up technique. Minimal in­ vestment. Contact Martha HORSE FOR SALE: EightLangbo, 616-968-1201 or year-old registered % Marilyn Kennedy, 616-963- Arabian palomino gelding. Must be a good rider. $600. 1498. (10-27)___________ LADIES; Spice up your life Call after 4:30 p.m., 948-2483. and your pocketbook. Be an FOR SALE: Rabbits - two UndercoverWear agent. bucks, three does, and some Selling lingerie is fun. Home young. 948-8741. (10-27) party plan. Interested? 1-616979-3684. (10-27) OPPORTUNITIES FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: case VAC tractor, 3-pt. hitch and power take off, good running condition, good for plowing snow. 948-2348. FARM TRACTOR, combine and equipment parts - new and used. Relxiilt heads, blocks, gnerators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company, U.S. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666; also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 374-8801. the fire safety inspector who visited the center is to "make a determination of compliance with the fire MOBILE, modular, anu double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490. Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) TRAVEl TRAILERS BEAUTIFUL. DELUXE. 22 FT. YELLOW STONE TRAVEL TRAILER: Front dinette, back king size setting, eating or bed area, 4burner gas stove with oven, double stainless steel sink, center bath with shower, 2way refrigerator, $5,500. May consider terms. Phone Banfield, 721-3122.________ FOR SALE: Sportsmans travel trailer, self-contained. 945-5745, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1977 30 ft. Holiday Rambler travel trailer. Presidential 3000 series, rear bedroom, center bath, air conditioning and many extras, in outstanding condition. used very little, one owner. Must be seen to be appreciated. Will sacrifice at $10,900. Call 9455703.____________________ FOR SALE: 1979 Dodge Trans-Van motor home, like new, only 23,000 miles. 7953133, Middleville. SATELLITE ANTENNA dealerships available. No experience required. Dealer cost for complete unit as low as $757. Retail $1,395. Call 303-574-4988. (11-3)________ FREELANCE WHITER Earn big money fast and easy writing articles and short stories from your own home. Call 1-716-842-6000, ext. 46922. NOTICES Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) FOR RENT CROSS WITH CHRIS! 15 days. Oberammergau, Austria, Switzerland, Italy; July 3, 26, August 4. $1664. 17 days England, Ireland, Scotland; July 17, $1779. 12 days Alpine Holiday; Sep­ tember 11, 18, 25, $12*>9. Prices include roundtrip Detroit, hotels, TWO MEALS DAILY. Free brochure Mrs. C. Press, 7369 Berne Rd., Pigeon, MI 48755. 517-4532202. TRY A CHRISCROSS! (11-24) UNE BDKM. TRAILER UN GUN LAKE: Stove, refrigerator furnished. Also, 1-car garage. $200 a month, plus deposit. 672-5204, 6727637, Martin. REWARD for return of brown canvas purse lost at Hasting High School Friday, Oct. 14. Call 9454258. safety administiation rules." Stephenson said that the DSS assumes the respon- PETS SHELTIE PUPPIES (miniature collie). AKC, healthy, adorable, good lines. Greenville. 616-7548460.___________________ FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOMES: One calico and several tigers. M5-3730. WANTED WANTED: Local business couple wants to buy 3-4 bedroom home within five miles of Hastings city limits. Newer home, large yard, double car garage. Please respond to Ad No. 869, Care of the Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings. 49058. (tfn) sibiiity "of the final deter­ mination of the issuance of the license *’ She called that final determination “a timely process.” "From the department's perspective, and from the center’s perspective, loo. what we re concerned with is the safety of the children." said Stephenson. She pointed out that though the fire inspector is em­ powered to make a deter­ mination of fire safety of a day care center, the report becomes part of the DSS's evaluation of the center’s compliance with the rules. Stephenson said the rules for fire safety for pre-schools are not unrealistic. "The administrative rules are considered to be minimal requirements to protect children.. A lol of centers will want to rent space in vacated shopping malls or something,' said Stephenson. "The codes that are in affect for a shopping mall, or a church, do not afford the same degree of protection to serve children.” Neighbor surprises burglars GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE: Thurs. & FrL, Oct. 20 & 21. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., 815 E. Grant, Hastings. Cedar chest, stereo, clothing and many misc. items. BARN SALE: 633 W Green, Hastings, Fri. & Sat., Oct. 21 & 22, 9-5. Antique iron bed, single; old hinges and bot­ tles; depression glass; eyelet curtains, books; some clothes. The watchfulness of a neighbor prevented two individuals from burglarizing a Chief Noonday Rd. home Friday, said the commander of the Hastings Michigan State Police team. Lt. Richard Zimmerman said the unidentified neigh­ bor called police Friday after observing the two subjects breaking into the back sliding door of the Gary Moore residence, located on the 10,000 block of Chief Noonday Rd. The neighbor then called Mr. Moore’s father-in-law. who hurried to the home in his pickup truck, and sur­ prised the two subjects as they stood by the front door of the home. The man told police he observed the two subjects dash out the front door, and cross the road into a wooded area. Troopers called in a tracking dog from the Ionia State Police Post. The dog followed the would-be burglars’ scent into the woods, but lost it "The watchfulness of the neighbor probably prevented a larceny from occurring,” said Zimmerman, who added "It appears that nothing was taken.” Zimmerman credited the Barry County Sheriff Dept, and two officers of the Department of Natural Resources with aiding in the investigation. REAL ESTATE DUPLEX FOR SALE BY OWNER: Rental income per month - one apartment, $225; other apartment (wall to wall carpeting), $235 per month. Building well in­ sulated, big lot, double garage, fine location, five or six blocks from downtown, one block erst from Hanover Street. Will sell on contract. Total price $25,000 with $5,000 down payment. Give references. Call 945-5251, Hastings, Mich. SERVICE DIRECTORY INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE 7 For your... Individual Health Group Health P.etirement Life Home Auto JIM, JOHN, DAVE... at 945-3412 WOODLANDS Sales and Service ~ Form Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Since 1908 TRAVEL LAWNMOWERS & CHAIN SAWS UtIWMB $ OHM $M KMR (M Um 1 MA) WET WASH • CARS - VANS - PICKUPS ELECTRICAL Electric Motor Repair HENDOSNOT PLAZA ..PNONE MB-9Z4Q 113 West Stott Street. Kr.tingt (fron>GrondRcp>h 459 7771) • Air Lines Tours Cruise Car Rental Amtrak Tickets Free Delivery All Credit Cards Accepted WE WILL OBTAIN LOWEST FARES FOR YOU I — Most motors repaired in one day — RETAIL ‘Folly Coapaieriied for latter Senka" Furnace Motor and Water Pumps Our Specialty ____________ —— WARDS APPLIANCES AND CATALOG SALES All items in store for sole to take home. 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REALTOR’ hospital-funerals-weddings (free delivery in city limits) plants and floral arrangements wicker baskets silk and dried arrangements floral hair clips full wire service Joe & Kim Schroeder CMoau 8911156 Serving Barry County Since 1940 KEN MILLER, C.R.S. - BROKER 137 W. State St. Hastings (616 ) 945-5182 Sfcop SMastfogg 402 North Michigan Avenue (616) 945-3484 Hastings, Ml. 49058 SWEEPERS HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP 127 S. Jefferson Street Hostings. Michigon 49058 Phone 948-8103 (25g RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES Aud’s A Antics J C The "Roaring Twenties" was the age of Jazz and "Flaming Youth". It was the decade of F. Scott Fitgerald, Josephine Baker, and Rudolph Valentino; and of speakeasies, bathtub gin. the Tango, and the Charleston. A cfevine madness seemed to descend upon the world as people practiced improbable feats such as flagpole sitting and goldfish swallowing. The "Twenties" roared into being with a whole new set of mannerisms and morals, especially for those ncwly-emancipated women regarded as “Flappers". These were no wifely sit-at-homes as their mothers had been. The "new" woman wanted to be a “pal” to her man. She had no qualms about drinking, smoking, and swearing in public. Naturally, the fashions were bound to reflect this glorious "new freedom". Skirts became short and so did the hair­ cuts. Cloche hats hugged the head. Flat­ chested, almost boyish figures, became the rage in fashion. College boys wore raccoon coats on and off campus — otherwise men’s fashions hadn’t changed much since World War I. Suits were nipped-in at the waist. Trousers tapered from waist to ankle. Knickers, pullover sweaters in argyle patterns, and caps were donned for casual wear. Tuxedos were a "must" for formal times. The “Thirties" was an age of contrast. If the reality of the Depression and "no more money in the bank" got to be too much to comprehend, the movies could make it go away for a couple of hours. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced across the screen. Edgar Bergan and Charlie McCarthy, plus W.C. Fields made us laugh as we glued our ears to the radio. People celebrated the repeal of Prohibition and made heroes of gangsters like John Dillinger and Bonnie and Clyde. Franklin Roosevelt's P.W.A., N.R.A., and W.P.A. were readily embraced. The clothes were a study in contrast. Skirts dropped from above-the-knee to mid-calf length and dresses once again celebrated the curves of the feminine form. Soft crepes and floral prints were "in”. Waistlines and belts were back in vogue. While women’s daywear reflected the 1930s' stringent economy, the evening clothes conjured false images of untold wealth. Gowns were long, shoulder­ baring slinks of velvet or satin, dripping with bugle beads and maribow feathers. Threepiece pinstriped suits were popular for the men who could afford them, as were silk neckties, caps, derbys or wide-brimmed felt hats. Riding boots were the rage for casual wear. Tuxedos were still "in" as standard evening wear, but the legs of the trousers were no longer tapered, as in the 1920s. Men's jackets were looser fitting, and lapels were more narrow. In the "Forties". America went to war and patriotism reached an all-time high. G.I. Joe invaded the comic strips, as did Superman and Joe Palooka. Frank Sinatra became the heart-throb of bobby-soxers, and dancing to the jukebox on Saturday night was everyone’s favgrite pastime. Fabrics, like so many other things during the war, were at a premium. Thus, the fad for short, skimpy skirts returned. Leg make­ up, instead of stockings, decried the scarcity of nylon. Since shoes were rationed, even the most fashion-conscious woman found herself limited to a couple pairs of sensible leather Vintage clothing — 19201950 pumps. Two-piece suits became one of the most popular women’s fashions. The skirt and jacket could be worn as daytime apparel, then, by removing the jacket to reveal a shantung blouse, it became a perfect "after six”' ensemble. Padded shoulders were “in" as well. Many American dressmakers gleaned inspiration from the Allied War - Uniform Makers. Crepe bkuses with drawstring waists were pretty take-offs on the Eisenhower jacket. Much of the millinery looked like dressed-up versions of British tank corps berets. Many a dinner-gown sported Eagle Squadron motifs on bodice and sleeves. Women’s playolothes, during and after the war (World War II), consisted of a cotton halter lop. matching shorts, and a com panionable wrap-around skirt. Hats for women remained popular all during the 1940s. They were worn for both daytime and evening. They ranged from a head-hugging turban to a veiled and featliered fantasy. Such hats are available today for the millinery collector. Prices generally range from $5 to $25, depending on condition. Except for the "Zoot Suit" — a wild combination of long coat and baggy trousers, introduced shortly after the war — men’s clothing remained fairly conservative. An outfit often seen on young men in the 1940s was a tweed cap, gabardine "Bomber" jacket, and cuffed wool trousers. Jeans, loafers, and dangling shirt-tails were "in" for campus wear. Although the "Fifties" was a decade of relative prosperity, Americans were plagued by the phantom of the “H" Bomb, a fear which gave rise to the expensive fad for building bomb shelters. Many new talents began to surface in Hollywood's fickle stratosphere of stardom. Among them were James Dean, the brooding face of a rebel without a cause; Marilyn Monroe, the curvaceous epitome of all that is desirable in a woman; and ElvisPresley, the gyrating superstar of “rock and roll". "Fifties’” fashion fluctuated between celebrating the obvious sex appeal of these famboyant new celebrities and middle-ofthe-road conservatism of a prosperous working class. Women's dresses ran the gamut from clingy knits to skirts so full that they required the added bulk of crinoline petticoats. Shoes were either flat “ballerina" slippers or high-heeled pumps. Saddle shoes, loafers, "knee" or bobby socks treaded the halls of ivy. Pop-beads and garish rhinestone pins reflected the new fetish for costume rather than fine jewelry. Crewcuts and "ducktailed" hair were news at the barber shops for men. "Pixie”, "Poodle", and "Italian" cuts were in vogue for milady. Hemlines had dropped again for skirts, and men were urged to wear Bermuda shorts on hot days — even to the office. Bermuda shorts and "Capri” pants were worn by nearly everyone. Today, almost all of these bygone fads and fashions are enjoying ‘'reruns” as vintage clothing. The price a collector pays depends more on condition than age. Older garments (before 1920) are still around and they can be obtained for a price that’s usually very ex­ pensive. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-10-27.pdf 89e972324413813f98a9839e50edbc84 PDF Text Text T T October27 ,_1983 'NlEiWiS ...wrap Residents, students argue over parking Commissioners drop 7 percent pay hike Front Page! Front Page! Hastings millage approval creates new school jobs Parent-Teacher Conferences set Parent-Teacher Conferences are again planned for Hastings High School and Junior High to provide op­ portunities for parents and teachers to exchange information about individual student progress. The conferences are to be held Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Nov. 9-11, when parents will receive from teachers grades earned by their sons or daughters during the first nine weeks of the first semester. In order to avoid having all parents arrive about the same time, the ad­ ministration suggests those whose last names begin with A through M attend Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 9, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and those from N through Z attend Friday, Nov. 11 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday evening conferences are scheduled for working parents who are unable to attend in the afternoon and will be from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the high school and from 6 p.m. to9 p.m. at the junior high school. Voters turned out in record numbers, Monday, to approve the 2.386 mill, four year increase for Hastings schools. Of the 3,150 total votes, 2,737 of the ballots were cast at the junior high school, where these voters were being checked for registration in the afternoon. by Norma Peterson Eight teaching and counseling positions will be filled within three weeks after a millage increase for Hastings schools squeaked through approval by 18 votes on Monday. The vote count on the four year proposal for 2.386 mills was 1,584 yes votes and 1,566 no votes. The increase will generate $513,826 in its first year and will restore 10 educational programs and positions, 27 co-curricular activities, provide money for new buses and money for a maintenance program. Positions that school officials said will be filled by Nov. 14 are head librarian, an elementary reading teacher, an elementary vocal music teacher, an elementary-junior high school instrumen’al music teacher, an elementary physical education teacher, a junior high guidance counselor and two senior high guidance counselors. Man dies in apple locker accident A former Hastings resident died Monday morning after suffocating in the low-oxygen level of an apple-locker room in a Holland produce company. Norman F. Oliver, 53, of Rl, Allegan, was dead on arrival at Holland Com­ munity Hospital. Police say that Oliver, a. maintenance inspector for the Heidema Fruit and Produce Co., was installing a thermometer near the ceiling of a three-story room in which apples were kept. Oliver reportedly lost conciousness in the room’s low-oxygen level, and fell to a catwalk, gasping for breath. Firemen said that oxygen is pumped out of the room to retard spoilage of apples. At the time Oliver was in the room, the oxygen level was 8.2 percent Normal air is 21 percent oxygen, and anything below 16 percent cannot sustain life. A second man, Clarence Pitsch, 53, of Sparta, a produce buyer, entered the room to help Oliver, but he too Jost consciousness and died. Heidema’s assistant manager, Fred DeYoung, said the room was sealed, and both men knew the dangers of entering it It took employees ten minutes to take Oliver from the room. It took a half hour to retrieve Pitsch’s body. Oliver was bom in Hastings Town­ ship Oct 21,1930. At the age of seven, he was adopted by Frank and Olive (Preston) Oliver. He lived in the Middleville area as a child and attended school there. In 1955 he married Frances Torrey. They have live at their present address for 12 years. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Clarksville Cemetery, the Rev. Ronald L. Gay officiating. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home. Business finance seminar set A seminar is being planned to present information for business and industry on financing new businesses and business expansion. The seminar is being sponsored by the city-county Joint Economic Development Commission (JEDC). Joan Foster, JEDC director, said that the seminar has been tentatively set for noon at the Hastings Elks Lodge on Nov. 29. She expects the session to last hours. The session will cover bank finan­ cing, private venture capital, financing through the Economic Development Corporations, and other funding. For more information, contact Foster at 945-2454. “Little progress” in deputy talks The county's personnel committee chairman said there was “little progress" Tuesday in negotiations between the county and Barry County Sheriff Dept, employees over a con­ tract. Sheriff employees have been without a contract since January. “We made very little progress,” said Carolyn Coleman, "The attorneys are exchanging information now. and it looks like it’s going to arbitration.” Coleman, finance committee members Paul Kiel and Bernard Hammond, and Jim Gordon, finance committee chairman, met with FOP Steward Gerald Luedecking Tuesday in the Grand Rapids office of the Michigan Employment Relations Commission. Luedecking said the two sides disagree on matters of sick pay. disability insurance and overtime. Coleman said the process of contract negotiations is always lengthy. “The^e things are so lengthy it’s unbelievable...Even if we were doing well, it’s still a slow process.” Convicted murderer “put away for ever” Convicted murder er Kevin Grote received three life terms in Barry County Circuit Court Friday, as Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes told the court to "Put this man away forever.' A jury com icted Grote in September of the Nov. 1982 stabbing deaths and robbery of Helen Mott, 77, and Frances Young. 73, in Mrs. Young’s Parker Rd. home in Prairieville. Grote arrived from the State Prison of Southern Michigan in Jackson in a wheelchair, clad in blue jeans and sporting a scruffy beard. He claims that a recent fall in the shower at the Barry County Jail left him paralyzed from the waist down. Four sheriff deputies carried Grote up three flights of stairs to the courtroom, and set him before Barry-Eaton County Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming. “It is this type of case that makes believers out of those against the death penalty," said Hughes. “I have had two jurors in this trial tell me they wish there was a death penalty.” Hughes also told the court that Grote, who is 26, has spent only 23 months outside of institutions since the age of 12. “It’s fortunate that the citizens of Michigan are not as heartless as the two jurors and the prosecutor,” said John Hofman, Grote’s attorney. Speaking directly to Grote prior to sen­ tencing, Judge Deming said "I remember the forensic pathologist testifying that the knife wounds on the neck of one the victims were threatening marks. These murders were brutal, horrible, murderous.” Deming also advised Grote that he had not considered any juvenile offenses in the pre­ sentencing report. Grote requested an appeal of his con­ viction, and the request was entered into the court record. Judge Deming referred the appeal to the office of the state defender’s appelate. Grote claims that a fall in the shower on Saturday, Oct. 8, left him paralyzed from the waist down. His jailers sent him to Pennock Hospital by ambulance, where doctors transferred him to Borgess Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Unable to determine that anything was physically wrong with Grote, doctors in Grand Rapids sent him back to jail in Hastings. Following complaints from Grote’s family, officials brought him back to Borgess Oct. 10 for a second medical opinion. He stayed there until Oct. 12, when doctors sent him by ambulance to the University of Michigan hospital in Ann Arbor. Doctors there were also unable to find a physical injury. Officials then sent Grote to the Washtenaw County Jail, then back to Jackson where he is serving time on a Kalamazoo County armed robbery conviction. Friday. Grote returned to Barry County for sentencing. Daniel Dypert, Barry County Jail ad­ ministrator and rehabilitative director, said that two years ago Grote had swallowed razor blades while serving time in the Barry County Jail for the break-in of a Prairieville tavern. Industrial rezoning hearing November 7 The Hastings Planning Commission will hold a public planning hearing on Monday. Nov. 7. at7:45 p.m., in the council chambers, on a proposed rezoning from D-2 industrial to B-2 business. The zoning change involves a strip of land north of W. State St., between Cass St. and the Hastings Manufacturing property. Michael Pajne. city assessor and building inspector, said the zoning change will “allow for more flexibility of yard requirements," and will allow for retailing in that area. “That would be a more logical zoning for that type of location, being on a state trunk line and so on." said Payne. The zoning request comes from Douglas Vickery, who owns the land on the corner of W. State St and Cass St Hastings Junior high art and junior high-elementary computer literacy teachers will be hired by Dec. 2 to begin work on Jan. 23 at the beginning of the second semester, ad­ ministrators said. “We are very pleased that the results turned out the way they did.” Superintendent Carl Schoessel said. "Now we feel a respnsibility to make sure that these programs and services are implemented effectively sa that they have the value we promised all along.” Schoessel said that there are divided opinions in the community about the programs that were included in the proposition. “A comment made to me several times is that people are more upset with taxes than with the schools," he continued. “Un­ fortunately, we are the only ones that have to go to the taxpayer.” In a special school board meeting, held Tuesday to accept the board of canvassers election report, Schoessel said that many people have preconceived notions on how vacancies will be filled. The Hastings Education Association's contract does not specify that recall takes precedent over transfers, he said. He said that transfers can be disruptive to the educational process and that disruptions as well as qualifications will be considered in filling the positions. Former board member Richard Groos, attending Tuesday’s meeting, cautioned the board about repeating past errors. “Remember what it was we told them (the public),” Groos said. "We said we were going *o give them quality education. They are willing to pay for quality but that doesn’t mean going back to mistakes that were made in the past." Continued on page 2 Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Price 20c Hastings, Michigan Thursday, October 27,1983 Vol. 128, No. 43 Residents, students at odds over parking The Hastings City Council Monday night heard third ward residents and adult-ed students complain about the parking situation around Central Elementary School., Residents said adult-ed students are creating a hazard and a nuisance by parking on side streets in the Central School vicinity. Adult-ed students said they have no ather place to park, and that the city should remove the parking restrictions. Students presented a petition to the council, containing over 100 signatures, which read "We the undersigned feel that the City of Hastings should remove the two-hour parking limitation signs on the side streets of Walnut. Grand and Bond Streets between Church and Jefferson Streets.” Betty Hopkins, 127 W. Walnut St., responded to the students’ complaints with a prepared statement, which she said represented the views of area residents. "We feel that since there is a definite problem in our area, we as property owners and residents should also have the op­ portunity to express and present our views to the council, and to the students and teachers in the a? tlt-ed programs.” said Hopkins. Mnnkin.Q rnmnlained that the tWO-hOUT parking limits are "blatantly ignored”, and that student cars make it difficult for tomeowners to back out of their driveways. £■1 personally feel that if one has an ap­ pointment to keep, one has to take the car out of the driveway early in the morning so as not to risk damage to the vehicle,” said Hopkins. Hopkins said she has "no quarrel” with the adult-ed programs, bu» does have a quarrel with “the attitudes of some students and teachers." “The students feel harassed by the twohour parking limit...and feel it is infair. “Opr question is, would these same students and teachers feel harassed and put upon if they had to contend with cars blocking their streets and driveways from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday, making it impossible for them to park in front of their own homes?" asked Hopkins. Hopkins further stated residents’ fears that it is not possible for emergency vehicles to pass down the streets it time to avert a disaster. "Responding to "numerous complaints” from constituents, Third Ward Aiderman Mary Lou Gray added her own documen­ tation to the controversy by presenting photos of cars parked along the side streets over a five-day period earlier this month. She called the parking situation "ab­ solutely chaotic”. “It is just fortunate that the good drivers were able to avoid any accidents, especially with some small child," she said. Gray’s photos, the petition, and the letter from the residents were turned over to the council's parking committee, with a request for a report at the next council meeting. Hastings City Police Chief Mark Steinfort said one possible solution to the problem would be to give students parking stickers, and have them park on Park St., on the west side of the junior high. That idea was discussed Monday morning in a meeting between the city and Hastings Area School officials. Steinfort said the parking problem didn't exist until the schools used the Central School annex for adult-ed classes. “The school’s the one that originally had the parking problem. Now it’s become the problem of the people who live around the school,” said Steinfort. Mary Lou Gray (center) added documentation to the complaints of thirdward residents with regard to the parking sit­ uation around Central School. Her photographs show side streets choked with parked cars over a five-day period. Councilmen William Cusack (left) and Gordon Fuhr looks on. County Commissioners rescind own pay raise Barry County Commissioners voted Tuesday to escind a seven percent pay increase after learning the raise could not go into effective until after the next election of tward members. The action came after Commissioner Ted McKelvey (R-District 5) asked the prosecutor s office for a clarification on the raise. Judy Hughes' ensuing opinion was that “under law any raise approved (by commissionzrs) for themselves would be ef­ fective only after the next iboardi election". McKelvey, who had made the original motion for a salary increase a couple months earlier, asked for an opinion after questions were raised by members of the public on the legality of voting in a raise. "We rescinded the raise with about as little fanfare as we passed it." said James Gordon iD-District 2). "We had passed it (the raise) to be applied immediately. When we got information that there was a problem with this, we took the present action." The commissioners currently receive $352 a month in salary, plus $25 per meeting • diem) not including regular board meetings. A seven percent pay increase would have given them about $24 more a month or a total of $376. Gordon said that $8400 is budgeted an­ nually for “per diem" expenses. "That gives each commissioner four meetings or $100 in per diems a month," he noted. “On some months some commissioners will put down more meetings, while others will put down less." During discussion on the subject both McKelvey and Rae Hoare (D-District 7) pointed out that they did not list every meeting they attended on county business. Gordon echoed that, noting that the finance committee which he chairs, had met 13 times during the past several weeks on the up­ coming budget. “With the board now composed of seven members rather than 11. there's more work involved for individual members," Gordon added. He also pointed out that the commissioners overall budget in 1984 will be $55,000 — $29,600 of which will be salaries for the seven members, plus the $8400 in per diems — and this year's was $52,000. "In 1982 that budget was $68,000 and in 1981 it was $87,000,” he said. In a follow-up measure, the board decided to look into a suggestion by Commissioner Carolyn Coleman (R-District 1) that it establish an independent "citizens com­ pensation group" to study and recommend salaries for public officials. Steinfort said the students’ petition was probably sparked by rumors that cars were being ticketed and towed away on the nearby side streets. The police chief said, however, that only one car has been ticketed for parking over the two-hour limit on those streets this year, and there have been no towaways. He said students avoid breaking the twohour limit by moving thrir cars during breaks. Steinfort added, however, that there are signs that the problem is rectifying itself. “I drove around the area about 8 to 10 times on both Monday and Tuesday, and on three streets, the parking is not that bad." said Steinfort. United Way Reports... $63,000.00 (Now wo nood YOUR pMgoi) T �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1983 — Page 2 - “SoMMen. 0/uum:------------------------- Millage, continued: THE SCHOOLS: Time to heal the wounds Finally, it’s over. The long, hard-fought campaign to pass a millage increase for Hastings schools has ended, at least for now. It is time to heal the deep wounds that the divisive millage battles left behind. The results of the millage election provided no mandate. The election has left the administrators, school board and citizens millage committee wondering why so many were against the increase. What has gone wrong over the years to turn the Hastings schools from a system that was ranked as one of the state’s best to a system that lost its library for more than a year and lost their vital programs for much longer? We are not going to name names, point fingers or criticize the way things were handled in the past. Let's put the recent poor years of the Hastings Area Schools behind us and concentrate on the years ahead. School officials must do three things to build Hastings into a better system. First, they must prove themselves to be responsible custodians of the public’s money and trust. Nearly half of the people voted against the millage increase and this could indicate a lack of confidence in the way the system has operated. Secondly, they must work to put their house in order. Like it or not, all school employees are in the eyes of the public and must respect the public’s wishes. School employees must work to understand those wishes and to put them into ef­ fect when and where possible. The public demands accountability in its employees. Finally, all of the people in the school system must work toward the best possible public relations. If the community is constantly aware of things happening at schools, it will be more receptive to solving the problems. Good public relations can help to form a solid partnership between the schoo’ staff and the community. Let's get on with the business of tomorrow and be done with the business of yesterday. Police Beat: Albion man pleads guilty to theft from sporting goods store A 24-year-old Albion man pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Friday to a felony charge of larceny in a building. Sentencing for James Anthony Ward, 25, 920 N. Eaton St., Albion, is set for Nov. 4 at 9 Al and Pete’s Sport Shop and fled out a back door. Hastings City Police say a second suspect was involved in the theft. However, police have not .earned the identity of that in­ dividual. In exchange for Ward’s plea, a second charge of felonious assault was dropped. Police say Ward struck the storeowner across the back with one of the weapons during the chase. Hastings City Police arrested Ward Sept. 27 after he was chased down by the owner of a downtown sporting goods store Hastings City Police say Ward grabbed two 12-guage shotguns from a backroom of Police won’t fool around with vandals The Hastings City Police have vowed to “prosecute to the full extent of the law” anyone they catch vandalizing property during the Halloween season. Mark Steinfort, I. istings Chief of Police, said the same laws that provide for punish­ ment against vandalism are in effect yearround, including Halloween. VANDALS struck a motorhome in Plainwell Friday, punching five small holes in the door of a storage compartment. State police are investigating. JEWELRY was reported stolen Oct. 18 from the Edna Whalpley residence. Thor­ napple Lake Rd., Nashville. State Police say the missing items include a gold wedding band with the date ’•1920" inscribed on the inside, a gold dinner ring, a gold neck chain and silver earrings. State police are in­ vestigating A CHAINSAW and a sander were reported stolen Friday from the. Anita Spence residence. Thorncrest Rd., Hickory Corners. The board will hold a special meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday. Nov. 3 in the conference room at lhe Administration Building for a "Truth in Taxation” hearing. Another meeting will be held in lhe same location at 4 p.m. on Nov. 10 to officially establish new millage rates. Commenting on the election. Fredric Jacobs, chairman of the citizens millage committee, encouraged lhe people who voted against the millage to communicate with Delton School Board studies committee’s proposal for goals A three-member committee of the Delton Kellogg Board of Education has submitted a report on its review of the board s goals and philosophy statement that were adopted in 1977. A first reading of the report, containing proposed goals and philosophy for the district, was part of the agenda during Monday evening’s board meeting. Assistant Superintendent Dean McBeth said the proposed philosophy is fairly similar to the past one, but that the goals are dif­ ferent. Members are still reviewing the proposed goals and a second reading will be given at the board's next meeting, Nov. 7, he said. (The board has changed it's next regular meeting from Nov. 14 to Nov. 7). The review committee was established, upon the recommendation of Supt. Dr. John Sanders, at the board's Sept. 26 meeting. Board members Patricia Fales. Phillip Stott, and Juliet Bourdo comprise the committee. After the board adopts a philosophy and goals statement. Sanders has said a needs assessment will be developed with input from staff, parents, students and the com­ munity. In other business, the board: —Ratified a two-year contract with the district's school bus drivers providing for pay increases of two percent the first year and five percent the second year which McBeth said is in line with contracts recently approved for teachers and custodialmaintainance personnel. —Accepted the low bids for a new school bus totaling $26,764.82 for the chassis, body, and radio. The bids were submitted by Smith and Doster Ford of Delton for lhe chassis and from Neil’s Automotive of Kalamazoo for the bus body. This is the first new bus the board has purchased in three years. —Set the date of Nov. 6 for a reception to be held to welcome the new superintendent (Sanders) and his wife to the district. The reception will be held from 2-4 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. —Gave approval for the PTSA to sponsor a "Young People's Print Project" at the school in the near future. Through he program, parents can grant their permission to have their children fingerprinted as a safeguard in the event of an emergency identification need. The police department will conduct the fingerprinting of children who have parental permission in kindergarten through sixth grades. The only copy of the print will be sent to the parents to keep. —Waived a $12,000 commitment from the Athletic Boosters towards the new allweatl er track. McBeth explains that when Court News: Jeffery Dean Davis, 19, 26 Thompsonville Rd., Beulah, Michigan, received 3 to 10 years in prison for false pretenses over $100. According to court records, Davis “did, designedly with intent to defraud or cheat another person by false pretenses, to-wit: the claim or representation that be was Richard J. Hall which was false, bogus, or spurious, caused said person to deliver to defendant money the value of which was over $100.” In sentencing Davis, Barry-Eaton Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming credited him with 270 days already spent in jail. Joel Arthur Barrett, 26, 7515 Pine Lake Rd., Delton, received two years probation, and was assessed $1,300 in fines and costs for attempted delivery-manufacture of marijuana. Donald Dennie, 7795 Woodland Rd., Lake Odessa, received three years probation and six months in jail for attempted delivery­ manufacture of LSD. In addition to probation. Judge Deming also assessed Dennie $300 in f:nes and costs. Deming also ordered that Dennie is to start his jail term on Jan. 1. Stephen Paul Case, 18,1061 W. Brogan Rd., received two years probation for attempted larceny in a building. Case is accused of the June 30 break-in of a Brogan Rd. home, and the theft of a guitar, bugle, horn and back pack belonging to Wendell Armour. In addition to probation, Judge Deming also assessed Case $300 in fines and costs, and ordered him to pay $15 restitution. Douglas David Warner, 23, 312 E. State Rd., pleaded guilty to attempted joyriding. He is to be sentenced Nov. 4. Hastings According to court records, Warner operated a 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo without the owner’s permission, but without intent to steal. A Nov. 4 pre-trial is set for Richard Lynn Ritchie, 19, 6700 Rose Rd.. Delton, on two counts of assault with intent to murder Police say Ritchie threatened two mem­ bers of his family with a shotgun at the family's home in June. If convicted, Ritchie could receive up to life Imprisonment. Welborn reception set for Oct. 30th A reception for State Sen. Robert Welborn, R-Kalamazoo, will be held at the Barry County Community Building on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event is being sponsored by the Welborn for Senate Committee. Those attending will have a chance to talk to Welborn, event organizer Wendell Strickland said. Light entertainment and refreshments will be available. Door prizes will be given away. Tickets are $10 per person. Strickland said 150 to 200 people are expected. State Rep. Robert Bender. R-Middleville, will also attend. Tickets are available at Strickland in­ surance, 112 E. Court St., Hastings. They can also be picked up at the door by making arrangements at the office. Call 945 3215. Banner Send form P.S. 3579 io P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broad.roy. P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Michigan 49058 Volume 128. No. 43 — Thursday. October 27. 1983 Subscription Rales: $10 per year in Barry County; $12 per year in adjoining counties; and $13.50 per year elsewhere. school officials and the Citizens for Quality Education. •We've come a tong way and a lot of people voted. Jacobs said. “Now it’s up to the steering committee, administration and staff to show the no voters that they made a mistake. I would encourage the no voters to communicate with us.” Jacobs said that the large turnout showed that the complacency in the community has been somewhat diminished. "1 think the steering committee reached the people.” he said. Dr. William Baxter, board member and Auditors recommend accounting manual for the city An auditor told the Hasting City Council Monday night that the city should write a procedural manual for its accounting em­ ployee-. Joe Stojak, a partner in the Grand Rapids accounting firm of Deloit, Haskins and Sells, said such a manual could minimize cost and prevent disruption in the event of staff turnover. "It is helpful for an incoming treasurer to have something in writing to describe procedure,” said Stojak. "The city does not have an overabundance of employees in the accounting area. It takes time to write down procedure, and edit them and colate them." He said that city accounting employees could writeup tljeir own job descriptions and procedures and submit them to the city­ clerk. Stojak added that lack of such a manual “is not a serious weakness." Stojak said there are few differences between this year's city audit and last year's. He said his firm had no disagreements with city officials over accounting issues, but that there are a "few differences" in the report worth highlighting. Stojak noted that the city carried a “special assessment fund" this year which did not exist last year. He said that fund was initiated for street improvements and other projects. Stojak said the city was “pretty much on line" with regards to revenues in all budget categories, though the "miscellaneous” revenues category is higher than in the past due to certain adjustments. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. the cost of the new track was more than the boosters had anticipated, the board had agreed to loan the group $12,000 from its building and site fund. The board decided to waive that repayment so the Boosters can turn to funding other projects, he said The Boosters have paid $83,621 for lhe track he added. •» - former president, tht he hoped the board can use lhe new monies generated by the millage in a way that is both beneficial .0 the kids and responsible to the taxpayers. Board member Larry Haywood added that he had hoped approval would come by a bigger margin. “The steering committee really did a great job of identifying and getting lhe ‘yes' voters out.” Diane Hoekstra, board vice-president, said. "I’m very pleased because these programs will have an impact on so many students. We intend to show the community the results of these programs. There will be good results because we believe in them." Judy Lenz, board secretary, also praised the work of the citizens committee and said that their efforts made the difference in the passage. She also said that it is now up to the board to show that the money will be spent wisely under the leadership of Superin­ tendent Carl Schoessel. “It’s a great victory for the kids of Hastings,” board member Richard Shaw said. “Now we are going to be able to give them some of the things they need educationally to make it in a complex and changing world. I appreciate and take seriously the support given the school by the voters." ------- ----------- George Wilbalda. board president, said that though he is happy how the election turned out. he said there is really nothing to celebrate. There are as many unhappy people as there are happy," he said. “Now it's up to us to do what we said we are going to do. There is a job to be done in communication.” Council ready to advertise for building inspector The Hastings City Council Monday night heard a proposed job description for a building inspector, along with a proposal to advertise the position in the nea- future Finance Committee Chairman Mary Spademan told the council the inspector should enforce the city and state codes, in­ spect rental units, and issue certifications of compliance, building and occupancy per­ Mayor Pro-Tern David Jasperse recom­ mended sending the job description to the Planning Commission. “They will be the ones working with this individual," said Jasperse. ... eene ■ rveiiiiy* >U>UUI mil total of 3,150 people cast ballots in the election, which approved the millage by just 18 votes. PUBLIC OPINION to the Editor: ...by Kan Relbel and Elaine Gilbert Is Halloween too risky? Stands to be counted To the Editor: Thank you for publishing the good letter written by citizen Wendell Strickland in the September 29 issue of The Hastings Banner. Mr. Strickland wrote, “I presume that some of my friends look upon my writing with disfavor.” I am not personally acquainted with this good "citizen” but I am glad to stand with him in his overall opinion that he so clearly expresses in his tetter. I have never been able to understand why so many of our political, industrial and religious leaders could expect to successfully negotiate with a government (Soviet Union) that has in the past 66 years enslaved, im­ prisoned, and murdered so many millions of its own countrymen and now holds untold numbers more in cruel slavery. And beyond that, the Soviet government has reached beyond its borders to enslave other, smaller nations such as Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Hungary, Poland, Afghanistan, etc. If lhe Soviets would really give these and other countries their freedom, then I could feel safe in having our government try to negotiate international problems with their leaders. But as matters stand, the Kremlin leaders seem to understand only the power of bombs, bayonets and various heavy ar­ maments. And this is, indeed, a distressing situation. I agree with Mr. Strickland in his statement "Why any thinking person, at this late date, still believes we must not oppose the Kremlin, Havana, Peking, Hanoi or any pirate anywhere so that we may have peace baffles me.” Might as well try to co-exist with a hungry python; and a rattlesnake would at least give you warning before.it strikes. The quote in Mr. Strickland's letter from Patrick Henry, "Gentlemen may cry peace, peace, but there is no peace", is a truth taken from the Bible. 1 Thessolonians 5:3-4: “But thank God the day of universal peace is coming. Not by the efforts of selfish men and nations — tho’ we are commanded to ‘seek peace and pursue it’ — and ‘as far as possible to live peaceably with all men'. World peace will come by the power of God through Christ when He returns as the ‘King of Kings', the Lord of Lords and the Prince of Peace." At present, governments are given the responsibility of protecting their citizens from the ruthless attacks and enforced domination by governments without moral scruples. Some people think we ought to cut our military forces to the point of impotence. Why not dismiss all or most of our stale and local police? Still, it is God's plan that peace among men and nations will come. Read Isaiah 9:6-7 and note "The zeal of the Lord will accomplish this." "Happy is the nation (or people! whose God is the Lord." "But the nation that forgets 1 or ignores» God shall be turned into hell. "God is our refuge and strength, and a very present help in the time of trouble.” AM. Coldren ' Leona Clark Pot Wagner the question This weekend, millions of. youngsters will don costumes and take to the America’s streets in search of "trick or treats". In recent years, this traditional observance of Halloween has come under attack by police, parents and even politicians as being much too risky for kids. Do you think the way we celebrate Halloween should be changed? If so, what alternatives would you like to see? What precautions do you take to protect your children during this lime? fails Warner, Hastings: "I’m real careful. I have three kids myself. I just take them to houses I'm close to, my parents’ house and to friends. I don’t do anything foolish like let them run around other neighborhoods. My husband and 1 take them door to door. You don’t know what people will do.” Charlotte Williams, Hastings: "I always check their candy when they come home, and have them stay in the neighborhood. There's not too much to be concerned about if you know where they’re going. It’s an in­ dividual thing.” Lee White, Hastings: "My children are all teenagers now, but the nighborhood kids are at the trick or treat age. rd like to see something done about the holiday, but it’s a tradition. II people don’t like the children coming around, they can turn off the lights or go away for lhe evening." Lee says that the kids enjoy the holiday ioo much for it to be changed. Charles Townsend. Hastings: "I would say keep it going like it is. H’s a tradition. I always went with my kids. We always stayed * in 1 the car right by them.” . Leona Clark. Hastings: "I’m for home | parties, I’ve had them for 4-H and children in T my neighborhood.” There are many fun £ activities that she said can be incorporated j into a home'party such as a hayride, a bon Jeon Herbstreith Shirley Swan fire, the idling of a spooky story with just a few candles lit in a room, games, and of course treats. Leona suggests if about four mothers are involved in planning and holding the party, the activity is more fun and not so much work for one person. Pat Wagner. Dow3ng: "I think we should continue celebrating Halloween because it's fun and enjoyable for children but 1 think there needs to he alternatives." She suggest, having community parties where the children could play games and enjoy refreshments in a safe environment so parents wouldn’t have to worry about rotten candy and razor blades in apples. "If parents want to send their children trick or treating, they should go only to the places in their local neighborhood where they know (the people)." Jean Herbstreith, Dowling: “I think Halloween should have some changes for younger kids. I think there should be smaller parties and maybe just go around the block with them. They should have an adult with them and only go to the houses where the occupants are known. Shirley Swan: "Halloween’s a nice tradition for kids but with so many sickles around, children should only go to places that they really know. Parents should not let the children run wild and should have them come home (from trick or treating) at a reasonable hour — 9 p.m. or before." She also suggests that if it’s possible, parents should take their children's candy to have it checked with a metal detector. Another precaution Shirley mentions is to have two adults accompany the children on their Halloween rounds. For instance, she suggests having one parent sit in the car and "keep an eye watch" while the other walks with the children to the door. She also thinks it would help if porch lights were turned on by persons who want to give treats. Then the children could avoid going to houses without lights. �The Hastings Bonner— Thursday. October 27. 1983. page3 Most candidates unopposed in city election by Ken Reibel About half of the city's voters will have no choice of candidate s when they go to the polls Nov. 8 for the City of Hastings OddYear Election. Candidates for mayor, city treasurer, city clerk, board of review, and aidermen in two of the city’s four wards are unopposed. Only voters in the first and fourth wards will have a choice, where vacated seats are up for grabs. In the first ward, Franklin Campbell, 45, wito served on the council in 1980-81, faces Curt Stevenson, 33, a past president of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Campbell, 328 W. Colfax, a lineman for Consumers Powers, is a lifelong Hastings resident. He was elected to the council in 1980 to fill out an unexpired term left by Larry Kornstadt. In 1981, Campbell was appointed to the Hastings Planning Commission. Fund Board of Directors, the Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors, and the Downtown Beautification Committee, and he is the co-chairman of the Downtown Trees Committee. He has been a Hastings resident for nine years. Stevenson lives with his wife. Debra, and their two children. Lisa. 4. and Craig, 3. studied political science at Kellogg Com­ munity College. Battle Creek. Cook, a 1959 graduate of Hastings High School, is the owner of the Hastings Press. He has a teaching degree in chemistry and biology from Olivet College, and a master s □egree in business administration from Western Michigan University. Cook lives with his wife. Irene, and their two children. Melanie. 13. and Michael. 8. In the fourth ward, Esther Walton, 50, 525 W. Green St., faces Sandra Brace, 34. 420 W. Center St. Jean. 24. who is employed at a Grand Rapids car dealership. Mrs. Diane Haines 22, of Hastings, and Dave Barlow. 21. a student at the Kendall School of Design in Grand Rapids. Sharon Vickery, 41, 1144 S. Jefferson, is unnopposed in her bid for her first full term Jone Barlow job as city treasurer. The Barlows have three children: Debra Mary Lou Gray Esther Walton Franklin Campbell Campbell has served as a volunteer fireman for 14 years. He is currently a member of the Moose and Elks, and is a past exalted ruler of the Elks. Campbell says he believes his experience over the last two years on the council and planning commission qualify him for the first ward council seat. He says he would like to help senior citizens better benefit from government, and he stresses his belief in the need for more senior citizen housing in the city. "I’ve always had an admiration for senior citizens," he said. "They're the people I would most like to help.” Campbell and his wife, X-inda, have two children, Lee, 20, and LuAnn, 17. Walton is well known as an area historian, and for her involvement with the Barry County Historical Society, of which she has been a member since 1964. She has a bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University, and a master's degree in history from W.M.U. She received the latter in 1981. She is a past member of the American Assoc, of Museums, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Parks and Recreation Assoc., and the Michigan Parks and Recreation Assoc. Locally, she has served on the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission, and she has worked at Charlton Park, doing both general office work and cataloging the museum's collections. Walton also has experience in obtaining grants for Charlton Park, historic sites, and other parks. Since 1967, those grants have totaled $272,930. Walton praises the present council, and says it is time for it to look to some "long range planning" for the community. "That includes projecting the city’s population, business growth, road and transportation needs so you can get a handle on how many people you will need to service down the road,” says Walton, adding "I‘m not a finger in the dike kind of a person." Walton says her background in parks and recreation, and her experience in obtaining grants will be helpful to the council. "I’m an historian and a researcher, and I go for the facts," says Walton. "I feel you need to make a responsible decisions after you look at the facts.” Sandra Brace was not available for an , interview. She married Harald Gray of Hastings and moved here in 1971. The couple have two grown children, and three grandchildren. Gray entered politics in 1976, when she organized and led the successful opposition to the Downtown Development Authority, resulting in the first referendum in the city’s history. As a result, she later received the Elk’s Distinguished Citizen’s Award for 197778 for "Outstanding and Meritorious Service to Humanity" and the Elk's Citizen of the Year Award. Gray also has the distinction of being the first woman to serve on the Hastings City Council. Since taking office in Jan., 1980. Gray has served on the Finance Committee, City Planning and Ordinance. Water Supply and Sewage, Fire and Lighting. Public Safety and Parking, and as chairman of the Parks, Recreation and Insurance Committee. "Anyone holding office must be politically accountable." says Gray. "When I cam­ paigned the first time, I promised the citizens I would be their strong new voice on the city council. I feel that I have fulfilled that promise, and continue to do so. Kiddie King, Queen contest Sharon Vickery as city clerk. She replaced Donna Kinney in that job last year. Vickery is a 1960 graduate of Hastings High School. She worked as a bookkeeper at city ha) I between 1961-67, and has held jobs in real estate, property management, and the county equalization office. She lives with her husband Doug and their two children. Todd, 16. and Steven, 14. Jane Barlow. 46. 705 N. Broadway, is unnopposed for her first full term as city treasurer. She replaced Phyllis E. Haines, who retired from that post last January. Barlow said she looks forward to her twoyear term, explaining that she enjoys working with the public. “I have more personal contact with people on this job, and I like talking with them." Barlow lives with her husband. Gordon, who operates an aution and realty business. Jane says her experience in handling money and dealing with people benefits her in her The Hastings Jaycee Auxiliary is now accepting applications for the seventh annual “Kiddie King and Queen” contest. The contest is open to children who are four to six years old and applications are being accepted from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1. Winners of the contest will be the honored guests of the auxiliary at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce "Super Saturday" parade. Entrants must mail a card wipi a recent picture, inuding the child's name and telephone number to Shire Johncock, 619 E. Grand St., Hastings, Mi. 49058. Children of Jaycee and Jaycee Auxiliary families are ex­ cluded from the contest. Canisters with the entrants pictures attached will be placed in several downtown stores so the public can cast votes by making coin con­ tributions. Winners of the contest will be announced Nov. 26. SUNDAY SAVINGS Hastings student pledges at sorority Sarah Yost, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Yost of Hastings, is one of 21 freshmen accepted as pledges to Chi Omega sorority at Hillsdale College. The chapter at Hillsdale was founded on April 15, 1924. Chi Omega sorority offers women the opportunities for leadership and sisterhood. It sponsors community projects such as blood drives, Christmas parties for un­ derprivileged children, dances with the Boys Starr Commonwealth Home, and food baskets during Thanksgiving. It hosts social functions including informals, formals, dinners and teas. The Greek system is among many ac­ tivities at Hillsdale designed to enrich the college careers of Hillsdale students and prepare them to assume leadership roles in American society. William Cook William R. Cook. 42. 1220 David Dr., is unopposed for the city’s mayoral seat. Cook ha served on the council since 1971, as fourth ward aiderman. and as mayor protem for the past four years. He challenged Kenneth J. Howe for the mayor's seat this past summer, before Howe’s resignation from that office, effective Sept. 1. OC TOBER 23 at 2:00 P.M ...with Rev. J.C. Crank from Bottle Creek, as the speaker • PUBLIC IS INVITED Special singing, prayer for the sick, Bible preaching — All are welcome! Wllliom Cusack 1 AV /O a m. to 4 p.m Off ANY PURCHASE VII ...SUNDAYONLY!! OPEN: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 o.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. rikhn Corner of State Street and Jefferson in Hastings Sale 15.99 Mens quilt-lined shirt NOTICE of PUBLIC SALE Michigan State Police, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1983 at 9 A.M. at the Michigan National Guard Hall, 2500 S. Washington Ave., Lansing, Ml. Property recovered includes: Masonic ring with stone and bolt cutters. Rag. *20. A flannel shirt that doubles as a jacket, thanks to the warm poly fill quilted lining. All cotton shell. Mens sizes. Sale 3.49 Pillows STANDARD R»fl. 4.99. Plump Astrofill* polyester fiberf illed pillow, with comfortable all cotton ticking. Corded edges. Queen size, Reg. 7.99 Sale 6.49 Mens thermal underwear Trouble Mary Lou Gray. 41, 1204 S. Church St., is seeking her second four-year term on the council from the third ward. Gray, originally from Grand Rapids, graduated from the Marywood Academy, E. Grand Rapids, in 1960. and has taken technical courses in various phases of in­ surance at Kellogg Center at MSU, and has ii NSW8 Moonlight Sale The Halloween Moonlight sale is Wednesday night from 6 to 9 p.m. on South Jefferson Street. Most of us will be open these extra hours to bring you special bargains in honor of Halloween. When you’re downtown shopping the Moonlight Sale, creep down South Jefferson Street - our bargains won’t scare you away. . BOB’S - Good lunch and dinner specials. (Try American Fries and Gravy.) HELD AT THE ... UNION HALL 127 West Apple Street, Hastings OPEN SUNDAY Street Dining Out Welcome to... FULL GOSPEL SERVICE William Cusack, 40. 526 E. Madison is unopposed in the election for second ward alderman. A graduate of Lake Odess High School, Cusack worked for E.W. Bliss between 1961 and 1982, and is currently employed by Flexfab, Inc. as a maintenance supervisor. This will be his third four-year term on the council. He is a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, and spent 44 years on the Hastings Fire Dept. Cusack says he is "Looking forward to working on the city council with al) the council members, and with Mayor Bill Cook." Cusack has been married 17 years, and has three children. South Jefferson There are enough restaurants in downtown Hastings to eat in a dif­ ferent place each day of the week. Each has its own unique atmos­ phere and they all have good food. When shopping downtown Hastings, make a day of it and have breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of these fine eateries. Pete and Tuti rate all of these A. (That's Pete and Tuti Jones.) Curt Stevenson Curt Stevenson, 429 Congress, says he feels that he is "more than qualified" for the council seat. "I’m very much commited to Hastings," he says, "And I think it’s important for citizens to take turns running the com­ munity." Stevenson praises the present leadership. "I think this city is pretty well run by most measures, and most people would not question the integrity of the people who run it.” Stevenson is also on the YMCA board of directors, the Hastings Area Community Russell Doty. 70. 815 W. Walnut St., will enter his second full term on the Hastings Board of Review. Doty first joined the board in March. 1976. the city council appointed him to fill out the term of the late Floyd Craig. In Nov . 1977. he received 1.185 votes to win re-election to a two year term on the board. He was unopposed in the 1979 election for his first, four-year term. Doty lives with his wife, June. The couple have two children. Mrs. Sharon Francik of Hastings, and Dr. Dale Doty, a professor at the University of Tulsa. The Hastings Board of Review meets the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March, for the purpose of reviewing the assessments set for the city assessor. Other members of the three-man board are George "Buzz" Youngs, and Gordon Ironside. Sale 5.49 R«g. ’7 .00. Mens cotton thermal underwear, shirts or long leg drawers. Toll sizes Reg. $7.50 Sale $5.99 $1 fiOO Gift ■ ” Certificate To win, register at our store Sunday. Need not be present to WIN! Drawing each Sunday. Free Hearing Test Set For the first Thursday of each month NAME ADDRESS _ PHONE COUNTY SEAT - Lunch and dinner specials are very good. Sizzler is delicious. Great Hamburgs. RICHIES - Super hamburgs, great french fries, malts the way they used to make them. TED'S - Super luncheon specials. Good soup. Breakfast for all day. VITALES - Very good “Run through the garden" sandwich, good pizza. WELCOME - Hot ham and cheese sandwich is the best in town. Six kinds of hotdogs, all good. Halloween at Bosley’s Mike and the boys will be dressed up during the Moonlight Sale from 6 to 9 p.m. They have won prizes in the past, so stop in and see what lengths grown men will go to get your business. If you adults will Say “Trick or Treat” to one of our employees this week, they will give you a treat. Kids will get their treat on Halloween night. There is still time to send a Halloween card before the big night. Also, be sure to check Bosley's Halloween candy specials in this issue of the Rem­ inder. HAPPY HALLOWEEN. from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Hastings Community Center 120 N. Michigan JCPenney ■■V* P H A R m A C Y• Sponsored by .Michigan Hearing Aid Co. SHOP SUNDAY 11 to 4 118 South Jefferson. Hastings Open daily 9 a.m. to 5:30, Wed 4 Fri 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ROSLEY Phone ... 945-3429 �The Hostings Banner—Thursday. October 37. 1983. poge 4 Delwin L. Hutchins Scott VandenBerg Sylvia Haywood WHITE CLOUD - Mrs. Sylvia Haywood, 92, died Monday evening, Oct. 17, 1983, at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility, following a long illness. She was born Sylvia Thompson, Sept. 3. 1891, in Grant. She had lived in Hastings until 1960, then Baldwin until 1971, and until presently in White Cloud. She married Fred E. Haywood April 25, 1913 in Grant. He preceded her in death Sept. 25, 1979. She was a retired practical nurse. Mrs. Haywood is survived by her son, Frederick J. Haywood of White Cloud; three giandchildren; and three great - grand­ children. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m from the McKinley Funeral Home of Grant. The Rev. Charles E. Vermilyea officiated. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery near Grant. HASTINGS - Mr. Scott VandenBerg of 3897 England Dr., Gun Lake, died October 19,1983 in Bronson Hospital. He was born Nov. 11, 1955 in Chicago, Ill, the son of Roy and Olive VandenBerg. He was a resident of this area for the past several years. He was manager of Scooter’s Pizza. ■ Mr. VandenBerg is survived by his parents, one sister, Mrs. Larry (Lynn) Ritchie of Shelbyville; and one aunt, Mrs. Christine Gavin of Tiverton, RI. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. The Rev. Gerald Welsh officiated. Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville. Arrangements were by the Marshall-Gren Chapel of Plainwell. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society. Theda Wolfe Shaw HASTINGS - Mr. Delwin L. < Barney i Hutchins. 59. of 633 S. Benton St., died at n p.m. Monday evening. Oct. 24. 1983, at his home. He was born in Grand Rapids on Feb. 23. 1924. the son of Willis and Nellie (Snyder) Hutchins. He lived in Cedar Springs and Freeport as a child and graduated from Freeport High School in 1942. He married the former L. LaMonte Wedmore on Feb. 12. 1944. He was a veteran of World War II. having served with the Army from 1943 to 1946. Following his discharge, he came to Hastings Police Department for about three years. Barry County Lumber for three years and presently as purchasing agent for Hastings Manufacturing Co. where he had worked since 1952. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, the Freeport Masonic Temple, and the Grand Rapids Saladin Shrine. Mr. Hutchins is survived by his wife, L. LaMonte; two sons, Barney and Marc Hutchins, both of Hastings; a grandson, Seth; and another grandchild due November 12, 1983. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 from the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings, with the Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. RIVERWOODS. ILL. - Mrs. Theda Wolfe Shaw died October 2,1983, in Riverwoods, Ill. after a long illness. She was bom Oct. 24.1900 in Coats Grove, Mich. She was graduated from Blodgett Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Grand Rapids. She was active in various civic organizations, volunteer public health nursing, and contributed her services to Blodgett during World War II. In ’941, she was named Grand Rapids “Woman of the Year". After moving to Picayune, Miss, and living there for many years, she retured to Grand Rapids in 1974. Mrs. Shaw is survived by two daughters, Sally S. Ellingwood of Mundelein. Ill. and Joan S. Stevens of Evanston, III.; three granddaughters, Christy A. George of Cambridge, Mass., Sandi E. Ryland of Santa Clara, Calif., and Lindy Ellingwood of Rock­ ford, III.; one great - granddaughter; her brother, B. Amell Van Sickle of Ann Arbor ; a half-sister, Lilliam W. Adams of Vicksburg; and a cousin, Keith Fuller of Hastings and Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold S. Shaw in 1971. There was no service at her request. fflW SERVICES Thelma Jones ...ofyour choice and he Spiritually rewarded. Delton Area Nashville Area ‘cEDAH CHEEK BIBLE. Cimprrwnd Rd. * rm S, l*»Xor. Brent Branham I’houe 8Z3-2SB. Sunday School at IO a.m; Wor ship 11 a m . Evening Service al 7 p.m.: Youth meet Sunday 6 p.m . Wad. Prayer Bible? p.m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 Ful­ ler St.. M-79 Pastor Thomae Voylra Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 a.m.. Morning Worahip 11 a.m.; Evening Service*. Youth 6 p.m.; Evening Worahip 7 p m . Wednesday mid week prayer 7 p m ; Wednesday caravan program 7 pm DELTUN SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. Corner Piler and Cedar Creek Rd . Paul S Howell. Part.* Phone B4H-M8M. Saturday Service*. Sahalh School 9.10 a m . Worahip 11 a.m.; Wad. 7JO p.m. Bible Study and Player meeting FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Partor. Elmer J Faust On M-43 in Dalton. Servire* Worship 10:4ft am . Sunday School !♦ ;«) IO:3O. Evening Service 6 pm.. United Medvdirt Women every first Thur* day. 7 30 p.m . United Methodirt Men every arcood Sunday. 7JO *m HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH. Hwy M-66 10 mi. S of NaahviUe. Robert Lee Shell*. Paator. Sunday ■ 9.45 a_m . Sunday School. 1045 a.m. Worahip Srrv-.ce. 6 p m. Young People Meeting; 7.00 p m Evening Service. Wednaaday 7:30 pm. Bible Study and Prayer Hour. Free rounar !■ ing nervier or all problem* Phone 616-7583866 or 963-1713 OU’’. LADY OF GREAT OAK. Lacey. Father Ray Alien. Phone 62.1-2-190 Sunday Maaa at 9 00 am. PRAIRIEVILLE < IMMUNITY CHURCH 10221 S Noma Kd Acrnaa from Prairievdle Garage. Krv HiU Blair. Paator. Sunday School 10 a m ; Morning Worahip 11 am.; Sunday Night 7 pm ; Bible Study. Wednes­ day Service 7 p.m ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Ilona Rd.. IHtim Father Ray Allan. S.l Paator Saturday Maaa5 30pm.Sun­ day Ma«* 11:00 am from Memorial Day wvrkrnd til 1.0bur Day weekend, and. 12 00 Nmsi the real of the year DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD. Paator Gary Strvena. Phone B23417H9. Meeta u. Deluin High School LGI room. Sunday School 9.;li)a.m.; Worahip 10.45 a.m. McCallum united brethren CHURCH, corner of Mullen and Otis Lake Rd . Gary C. Brooks, paator Ph. 623 8226 Sunday School at 9:45 a m.. Worahip Secore* at 11:00 am. Sunday raenrng aarncaa at 7JO pm. youth meeting. Tuesday at 7.00 p.m . Mid-week prayer meeting Wadnmday at 7 JO p.m Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANHELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rei Lynn ‘-'agner officiat­ ing Phone 758-3149. Country Chapel wordup 10 15 a m.; Sunday School 9 am; Banfield worship 11JO a.m COUNTRY FEUA1WSHIP BIBLE Clll'KCH. Former Juhnalnn Township Hall. Dowling Jack W Edgerton, Paator. Sunday School 9:45 a m . Worahip 10.45 a m . Evening Service 6 p.m Wednesday evening prayer 7 •> m FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7465 N Wood :xnd Rd-. Lake Odeeaa Paator Richard Seeemk Church phone 367-4621. “aator’a phone 374-8UM. Sunday - Morning Worahip 10.00 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; evening nervier 7:00 p n Wedneada / • Bible Study 7.-00 p.m ST CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. NaahviUe. Father Leon Pohl. Paator. A mi» Bum of St Row Catholic Church. Hartinga. Saturday Maaa 6 30 pm Sunday Mau 9JO a.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Nashville Phone 852-9719 Comer Waahmgton and Stale Lacnard F. Putaara. Pas­ tor Seme—: Sunday 9.45 a m. Morning Worahip; 10.4ft *m. Fellowwhip; 11 a.m. Church School for all agrw. 630 pm. U M Y.F. Jr. HL and U.M.Y.F. Sr Hi; Bible Hour - aU acre: lat Wedneeday 7.30 pm. each month. United Meihodirt Women TR1NTF. GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Waahington. NaahviUe Rev. J. G Boomer. Sun­ day School 9.45 a.m; Sunday Worahip 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m : Bible Prayer. Wednesday IM) pm. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 PtuUipa St. Paator Leeler DeGrool. 6529808 or 852-9025 AaaiaUal Paator Doo Roecoe. 852-9808. .Sunday Harare— Sunday School 9.45. Sunday Worahip 11 a.m . Sunday Evening Service 7 pm.: Wadoeaday night Bible Study 7 p.m Bua Miniatry - Call Don Roacoe 852-9228 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Ctorerdale Rd., 5 milea eouth of NaahviUe, S mile anal of M-66. Paator Marvin Potter. Phone 852-0861. Sunday Servicra; Sunday School 10 ajn.; Mommg Samern 11 am.; Evening Service 6 pm.; Cottage Prayer meeting 7 JO pm. Wedneeday. Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN, comer of Barnum Rd. and M-66 Woodland Paator George Spa— Phom 367-2741. >45 am Worahip 11 am. Sunday School; Wed­ nesday Prayer 8 pm ; W.M.A 2nd Wed­ nesday each month. Adult C E. 2nd Satur­ day each month. 8 p m. WOODGROVE PARISH. CoeU Grove. Rev. Pamela Owrna. Paator. Phone 3674117. Sunday church acuool 9:30 am.. Worahip aemcr 10:45 a.m ; choir 6 pm.. youth fellowahip 7.30 p.m. Holy Commun­ ion first Sunday of each month. Women a Fellowahip first Thursday of each month el 10 am. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Lean JUsodation Hastings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. insurance for your Ule. Home. Business and Car E. W. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf 4- Western Industry FUEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" -118 5. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Freeport Area FREEPORT CHLKCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRLST. 106 Ch rry St. Paator: Rev Jerry Drummond Ph-tie 7655134. 1O0U a.m Sunday School 11:00 a m. Morning Worahip Evening V/orahip 7:00 p m Wednesday evening pray> r meet­ ing at Y.C.W. Chiba 7 JO pm. "A Grow­ ing Church For Coming Lord ' FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N. Broadway Rev David D Garrett. Phone 948-2229 Parsonage. 945-3195 Church Where n Christian ei;M-rirrvcr makes ,nu a member 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. 10:45 am. Wotship Se-vke; 7 pm. Fellowahip Worahip.7pm WedneedayPrayer. GALILEAN BAPTIST. ItMlh St and N. Freeport Rd. Phone 945-5704 10 a m Sunday School; 11 a.m Morning Worahip. 7 p.m. Evening Service. Wedneeday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M 50 North of Freeport at the Kent-Ionia County Line Rev. Willis Stebman Church School 10 a m . Morning Worship 11 a.m. Middleville Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m. Morning Servic— 11:15 Sunday School. These are cU. see for all M1DD1XVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORM­ ED. 706 W. Main Street Worship 10 a_m.. Sunday School 11:1ft O.m ; Evening Wor­ dlip 6 pm. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M-37. yuel north of MiddJeviUe. 785-9726 Rev. Wesley Smith, Paator Mark J. Highman. Pastor of Youth and Education. Sunday School 9’45 a.m.; Morning Worahip 11 a.m.. Evening Servwe 6 p.m. NEW UFETABERNACIX 201 Rm-ell St. Rev. Gary Fmkiwiner Phone 795-7429 Sunday Worship Service 10 a m and 7 pm .Wednesday Bible Study 7.30 pm PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at PannaJrv Road. Middleville Rev. Wayne Kiel.Pa.Ur Phone 891-1585 Rev Charles Doombua. Aauaunl Pastor. Phone 7953466 First Service 9 a.m.; Church School 10:15 a.m.; Second Service 11:15 a m.; Evening Celebration 6 pm. ST AUGUSI1NE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Boylan, Paator Phone 7922889 Sunday Mam 11 a m Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF' ORANGE VILLE. 6921 Marsh Rd . 2 mile- south of Gun Lake Rev. Dan Howman. Paator Larry Tungate. Sunday School Supt Sunday School 9 45 a m. Church Services 11 a m_. 6 p m. Evening Services. Wednes­ day 6.30 p.m. S O.C.K 3 thru 6 grade*. 7 p.m. Adult Prayer and Bible Study Bua ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 6645413 for pickup MARTIN REFROMED CHURCH OF MARTIN. Drive-in. walk-in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev Marvin Merter. Paator Worahip Services 10 a m and 7 30 p.m.. Sunday School 11.15 a m ST CYRIL & METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Drenu Boylan. Pa.lor I’horw- 792 2889 Saturday Mua 5pm. Sunday Maaa 9 a.m. DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH Doster Hood near Pine Lake Rev John F Padgett Paator Sunday Worship 9JO a m and 6 pn . Sunday School 11 a m.. Youth Choir meet* each Monday 6:30 p m ST FRANCLS OF ASSISI EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ORANG EVILLE Sunday Maaa 8 a.m . Church School 9am. Family Euchanrt 10 am. Nursery 10am. Midweek errvicva a» announced Father Kurt Fiah. vicaa 664-4345 THE NOTE OF PRAISE <Thr New Note) 12223 Chief Noonday Rd . Gun Lake area Sunday Wordup 10 a m . Tuesday gospel enoerrt 7 p m . Saturday Bible study 7 p.m . 3rd Friday of Month Youth Concert 7pm Phone 793-7808 Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home of Walnut t S. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hostings. Michigan Hastings Area GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover. Hastings. Lrooard Dsvia. Paator. Ph 918-2256 or 945-<M29 Sunday Sunday School 9.45 a m . Worship 11 a m.. Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worahip 6 p m.. Fellowship and Coffee 7.15 p.m. Nursery for all services Wednesday. CYC 6 45 p.m.. prayer and Bible study 7 p m. WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W. Slate Rd. (Old Algonquin School! Pastor Jeff Arnett, plume home. 948-2792. church 948-2549 Sunday Sunday School 10 a m.. Worship .<>.45 a.m . evening ser­ vices 6M) p.m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Haatinga, Michigan 948-8004. Kenneth W. Garner. Pastor. Sunday Ser­ vices: Sunday School 9.45 a.m. Morning Worahip 11:00 a.m. Evening Worahip fl p.m. Wednesday Family Night Adult Bibb Study and Prayer 7:00 p.m Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8.30 p.m Sunday morning s<rvies broadcast WBCH. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METH ODIST 3185 N Broadway. Rev ConaUnee HeffeUinger. J’aator Ph 367-3961. Church School 9.30; Worahip Service II a.m; Senior MYF 7 p.m . Thursday evening atari ing at 7 p.m Choir. U.M Women. Welcome Curie third Wednesday of month. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Vclu Rd. Woodland. Timothy Rothfu— Paator. Sun­ day achoo! every Sunday a: 9:15. Sunday worahip 1030. Coffee fellowahip following Sunday worahip on 2nd and 4th Sundays each month Lutheran Brotherhood meeU let Sunday. 7JO p.m. Luther League meeU 2nd Sunday. 6 30 p m. STONEY POINT FREE METHODLST CHURCH. William Blakaalee. pertoe Ph. 367-7191 Sunday School at 1000 a.m. Worahip service 11 a.m.. evening worship at 7 pm., mid-week Bibb study. Thursday at 7:00 pm. Everyone welcome MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Comer M-41 and Milo Road. Doug Huntington Pastor. Pt No 3. Boa 315A. Delton. MJ 49046 P-uioc 671-47(12 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Servur 11:00, Evening Worship 6:00 p.m . Wednesday Service 7.00 pm INTERIM KPS BAPTIST. Dalton Ph. 623 2712 Located on M-43 in Dehaa. Pa» tor Rrx McMurray Ph 343-4120. Sunday School 9:45 a m . Family Worahip 11 a.m., evening aervice 6 p m . Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm. WOODLAND UNITED M^IODLST CHURCH. Rev Conrtanra- F. ' rlfingvr Phone 367-3961. 9 15 am Worship Ser­ vice; 10.30 a m. Sunday School. 7 .’MJ p m. W<dn—lay UMYF Welcome Hickory Comers HICKORY CORNERS WESLETAN. R« Phil Perkina. Pastor 10 am Sunday School. 11 a m Morning Worship. Junior Church Nursery. 7 pm Worship. Wednes­ day 7 30 p m Family Night Muaionary Society second Friday. 7pm Potluck ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd in Irving. Sunday Morning Prayer at 10 30 Holy Conununum al 11:00 The Rt Rev William O Lewis. Rector. HAR\ ZST CHURCH on M-43 fire mtks south of Hastings. Pastor Larry Silverman. Aaaoc Paator Allan Welch Ph 948 8024 Service times Tuesday night (prayer, praise, and.wueship) at 7 pm. Thursday night (teaching srrvics) al 7 p m . Sunday 9:30 a.m Sunday School for all ages. 1930 a ra morning worahip. 6 p.m evening wor­ ahip 'Words of Truth" radio broadcast daily at 2 p.m on WDFP FM (95 3) also on WMAX-AMH4 8Wal3:l.r>pm HASTINGS FREE MCTHUDIST CHURCH. Boltwood and East Sute Road. 945-9121. Rev. Donald L. Brad. Pastor Sunday School 10.00 am Worship Ser­ vice 11 JO a.m. Evening Service 6 00 p..m Prayer Meeting? JO p.m Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Went ! tr Road. Pastor JT. Crawmer Phone 945-2285. Sunday School 9:45 a.m ; Worahip 11:00 am.. Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p m. VOICE OF' REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Gospel:. 1715 Carlton Center Rd Sunday morning service, praise and hymns. 10.30 a te.. Evening service*, evangelistic. 7:30 • p.m; Sunday Youth Meeting 6:00 p.m.. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Meet­ ing at 7:30 pm. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 miles r. on M-79 Steven Reid, Paator Sunday Church School 10.30 a m ; Worship Service 11 30 a.m United Meth­ odist Women ■ lat Wednesday each month HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 102 E Woodlawn Are Mfaurter. Scott Davis Sunday Worship 9 30 a.m Fellowship 10 30 to II JO am. Bible School 11.00 im to 12 00 num Wednesday Bible Study and Fellowship 7 JO to 8 30 p m J’horw 945-2076 BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 am ; Worahip Service 11 a m . Prayer Service Thursday 7 p m CHURCH OF JESUS CHRLST LATTERDAY SAINTS Meeting at-W2 E Bond Sunday Sacrament meeting 9 00 a m.. Sunday Schoul 10.00 a m Branch President David McMomgle Phone 1*98-9849 or 945-4154 NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH CORNER OF Woodschool and Wing Rds Paator Mark Wade. 5519 Buehler Rd Phone 763-8287 Sunday School 1U a m . Worahip 11 a.m . Evening Service 7 p.m.: Prayer Sen’h r Wednesday 7 p m.. Nursery provided for all service* HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E. Marahall St. Haatinga Rev Marvin StcknuUer Phone 945-5197 Service* Sunday School 10-00 a.m Morning Wonhip 11:00 a m Sunday and evening aervicaa 7 30 p m Wednesday mid­ week prayer meeting 7 30 pm FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Ha. ling*. Michigan. Willard H Curtis. Minis­ ter. Eileen Higbee. Dir Christian Ed Sunday. October 30 Morning Worship 930 and 1100 Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 JO service over WBCH-AM and FM 9 30 Church School Classes for all age* 10 30 Coffee Hour in church dining room 10 30 Children* Choir practice Tuesday 7.00 Kirk Choir practice 7 30 Circle 7. tn the luung* Read through Chp 12ofbi«ik Wednesday 9 15 Circle 2. in the lounge 900 Circle 1. at the borne of Uns Hopkins 1 36 Circle4. at the home of Faida Faarwtt 100 Circle 3. at die home of Elubeth UnderwiKid 7 00 Chancel Choir practice 7JO Circle 5. at the borne of Beth Scheerens 7 JO Worship Committee meeting Saturday 7 00 Young Adult Fellowship Square Dance m Memorial Hall Bring a beverage and snack U> pass Cort About S2 5<J/per*on Your passport sail be two program ideas written down on paper Everyone interested la invited Questions’ Call Sue Ikxuan. 945-2744. or Debbie Storms. 945-2892 ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CHURCH. 2625 Airport Rd. Diek Taggart. Pastor Church phone 948-8482 Sunday School 945 a.m ; Worship 11 a.m.. Junior Church 11 a.u.; Evening Worahip 7 p.m ; Nursery for ail aerviree ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 8. Jefferson Father Leon Pohl, Pastor. Satur­ day Maaa 4:30 p m; Sunday Maaara 8 a m. and II a m. Confeaaiona Saturday. 4:00 • 4:30 pm NEW UFE ASSEMBLY OF HASTINGS. 2:16 E Colfax, Paator. £ Miller Ph. SMB2762 Sunday School 10 a m Claaaea for all age* Worahip arrvice at II a.m. Evange­ listic Service 7 p m. Tuesday Prayer Group. 1(1 a m Full Gospel. BARRY COUNTY’ CHURCH OF’ CHRIST 541 North Michigan Minister Steve Davis 9452938 Sunday Servicea 10 a.m : Bibb Study 11 a.m. Evening Service* fl p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 p.m. PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETH REN IN CHRIST. M-50 al Bell Rd. Rev Don Palmer 10 a_m Worahip Service; 11 a_m. Sunday Scnool; 6 30 Evening Service. 7 JO Wednesday Prayer Service REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRLST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. S. Jeffrrsoo at Walnut. Kenneth Colburn. Paator. Home 6988567 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worahip 11 a.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd Ruaaell A Sarver. Paator Phone 9459224 Worahip service 19.30 a m . evening service 6 p m., ciavsrs for all sgvw Tuesday, Cotun Prayer Meeting. 7JO p.m. HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENT1ST. 9<M Terry Lar- l>hone 945-8881 Sat urday srmrea. Sabbnth School 9:30 OJn.. Worahip 11 am. Tuesday Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 7 30 p m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway. Rev James Kilgendcrf. Paator. Sunday Services: 945 a.m Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worahip Service; 6:00 p.m. Evening Service. Wednesday: 7 00 p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M37 South at M-79. Jack Bartholomew, pastor, phooe 545-4995 Robert Fuller, choir director SauUy ■ hrdub. 9 30 Fellow ship and cnffie, 965Sunday School; 11 00 Morning Worrtup, 690 Youth Meetings. 7:00 Evening Worahip Nursery for all ser­ vices. traMportation provided to and from rooming services Prayer Heeling. 7 pm Wednesday HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH’S WTTNESSES. 220 WreL Col­ fax St- BibJe lecture 9.30 a m.; Watchtower Study 10:45 a m.; Tuesday - Congregation Bibb Study 8 p m . Thunday ■ Theocratic School 7 .30. Service meeting 8 30 GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Veeder Road. 1 Mile south of M-50 between Darby and Naah Road* Paator Bill Stevens Ptwm^93-2815 10 am Stmday School; 11a m Mocmng Worship. 7 p.m. Sunday evening worship; 7JO p.m. YY’ednesday Prayer Service. FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH. 502 East Grand St Mark J Highman. Paator Ph 948-2828. Sunday School. 10 a m.; morn­ ing worship and children’s church, 11 a.m; youth meeUngs. 5 pm., evening worship. 6 pm.. Thursday prayer meeting 7 pm. Thursday teen riaiaara and Primary Adven­ tures 7 pm Nursery provided for all ser­ vice* We welcome alL* EMMANUEL EPLSCOPAL CHURCH, comer of Broadway and Center St. Fr. Wayne Smith. Rector Service* Sunday. Maaa and Church School 10 a.m FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green St. Hartings. Ml 49058 (6161 945-9574. Dr Myron K. Williams. Minister Sunday, October 30. 1963 • 9.30 a.m. Church School ■ clasps for everyone 930 am. 'Death and Dying" class - Dr Myron Wilhama. ■Planning Your Memorial Service" "HERITAGE SUNDAY" • 10:15 a m Meet at Odd Fellow Hall (Onginal Methodist Church) for opening hymn. March to present church • 11:00 a.m. Worahip Service. "Cocky or HumbhT Drut 19.16-22. 11 Timothy 4.6*. 16-18. Luke 18.9-14 -12:00 nooo PLotluck Dinner and Heritage Room - 6-00 p.m Confirmation Clara • 67.00 p.m. Youth Fel­ lowship* Monday. October 31. 1983 ■ 7:00 pm Scouts. Tuesday. November 1. 1983 * 9J0 am The Challenge of Being a Woman* class • 3 00 p.m Cub Scouts ■ 7.00 p m -Peopk with Older Parents' dara wsdnaaday. November 2. 1983 ■ 3 00 p m Children a Choir - 6:45 p m Pastor Panah Committee ■ 7 30 pm Annual Church Conference GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St. Pastor Michael Anton. Ph 9459414. Sunday. October 30 ■ 10 00 Festival Eucharist Service ■ community (no Sunday Church School due to invited celebration of 500th birth of Marun Luther 11:45 Tree­ planting 12:15 pm P-anned Potluck binner abo al 1:00 p m Showing of film -Where Luther Walked* 1 45 Children’s event*-2 45 German music and dancing 3 45 Slide* and commentary Pr Michael & Charlotte * recent yourney to Lulheriand 5:00 Closing ■ Martin Luthers birthday cike. balloons, hyntna. November 2 Wednraday - 7 JO P" Sarah Circle Meeting November 4 Friday • 9 00-5 00 p.m. 'Holiday Country Baraar Emma L. Payne HASTINGS • Mrs. Emma L. Payne, 81, of Anders Rd., died suddenly ai her home. Monday. Oct. 24. 1983. She was bx>rn April 9, 1902 on the family farm in Hope Township, the daughter of Andrew and Ida (Hall) Carpenter. She lived her entire lifetime on the farm where she was born. She attended Schultz country school through the eighth grade and graduated from Hastings High School in 1921 as an honor student. She married Boyd Payne in August 1942. He preceded her in death in 1975. She was an avid bowler and a member of leagues in Hastings and Kalamazoo and a life member of the Women’s International Congress. She was a member and recording secretary for over 50 years and supervised the Saturday pedro parties of the Hastings Hiawatha Rebekah Lodge. She was also a member of the Hastings American Legion Auxiliary Unit 45 and several bridge clubs. She was employed after high school by Hastings Co-op Elevator and later by E.W. Bliss Co. and retired in 1966 from Sutherland Paper Co. in Kalamazoo. She was an organizer of the Hope Township picnics and gathered information for the bi­ centennial books of Hope Township. Her hobbies were fishing and gardening. Mrs. Payne is survived by two sisters, Blanche Carpenter and Mrs. James (Arloa) Burghduff, both of Hastings; a cousin, Mrs. Addie Oliver of Delton; and several second cousins. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 27 at 11 a.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. The Rev. Wiilard H. Curtis officiated. Burial was in Brush Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital or the IOOF in Jackson. Lake Odessa ST EDWARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odeaaa. Rev. Louis Badoae. Adminis­ trator. 374-8274 cr 374-7405. Saturday Mara 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Masse* 8 and 10 WOODBURY UNTED BHITHREN. jrat off M-66 N. of M-50 in Village of Wood bury. Paator Duane Waiter. Phone 374-7251 Worship service SJO a.m.; Sunday School 1945 a.m.; Youth Fellowship Wednesday 7 p.m., Bibb Study and Prayer Service Wadneaday 7 pm CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Comer of 1st and 2nd Ave.. Lake Odeaaa. Pastor George Speaa. Phone 374-6756. Sunday Morning Worahip Service 11:00 ajo Sunday School ■ 19.00 a m Evening Service ■ 7 JO p.m Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting 7:30 pm LAKEWOOD UNTED METHODIST. Hwy. M-50. Yk tmle W. of M-66, Lake Odrasa Rev. James Halrtl. Paator. Worship8.30 and 11 a m.. Evening Service at 7 JO p.m. LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Pastor Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555 Acroa* from the high school. 7180 Velte Rd . M-50. Sunday School 10 00 a m.. Worship Service 11 JO im Evening Service 630 pn.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 JO p.m CHRISTIAN REF-ORMH) 620 Sixth Ave Rev Ben Ridder. Ph. 374-8607. 9:30 i n. Coffer Hour. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a m Worship Sen ice. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Are krv Randall Kohl*. Ph 374875:1 Worship Hour 930 a.m.. Fellowahip Hour 10JO a.m.. Church School 11 a m CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST. 912 Fourth Ave Rev. Stephen Keller. Ph. 3748861 Sunday aebeduh changed Ort. 2nd. Th* new schedule will hr 930-1915 am Sunday School 19.30-11:30 are Worahip. 11:30a m Coffee Hour Man’s Most Important Discovery Was His Own Soul hile traversing the seas they arrived by degrees At the shores that had never been found When they sighted new land, they discovered first hand That the earth we inhabit was round No terrestrial source had established their course In the world they so boldly explored. Where no maps had oeen drawn, they depended upon The advir j they received from the Lord By observing your creed, you will surely succeed In your travels, no matter how far. And you won't need a chart if you !i follow your heart. As the Wise Men once followed a star All the turmoil and strife on your journey through life Won't prevent you from reaching your goal; For the best thing to find is your own peace of mind. On the day you discover your soul — Gloria NdWak. DOWLING - Mrs. Frank (Thelma) Jones, 83, of 9548 Bedford Rd., Dowling, died Sun* day, Oct. 23,1983, at her home. She was born in Barry County on January 1, 1900, the daughter of Samuel and Myrtle (Tucker­ man) Nay. She married Frank R. Jones in Hastings on April 30,1918. He preceded her in death on July 14, 1968. She and her husband farmed. She moved to her Dowling address from Assyria in 1947. Mrs. Jones is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dale (Bernice M.) Leonard of Hastings, Mrs. John (Tonya S.) Roberts of Charlot­ tesville, VA; one granddaughter; three great grandchildren; and one brother, Horace E. Nay of Carp Lake, ML She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mrs. Richard (An­ nabelle) Evans in 1947. The family meet with friends Tuesday from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct 36 at 1:30 p.m. at the Hebble Funeral Chapel, 123 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek. Pastor Ray Talmadge officiated. There was a private interment service at Union Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Roger K. Davis KALAMAZOO - Mr. Roger K. Davis, 68, of 740 Skinner Dr., died Tuesday, Oct 25, 1983, at Borgess Medical Center. He was boro in Grand Rapids on March 14,1915, the son of Henry and Bessie (McEuen) Davis. He owned a farm in Hastings and then came to Kalamazoo in 1967 and was the owner of Mills Street Motor Sales in Kalamazoo. Mr. Davis is survived by his children, Jeralyn R. Davis of Battle Creek, Janice and Phillip Lee of Naples, Fla., Diana and Mark Parmenter of Troy, Mo., Bernard Davis of Hastings, their mother, Elsie Davis of Hastings; seven grandchildren; one brother, Herbert Davis of Grand Rapids; and long­ time friend, G iraldine Sonke of Kalamazoo. He was preceded in death by a sister, Winifred Andrews, in 1975 and a brother, Bernard Davis, in 1942. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct 28 at 1 p.m. from Joldersma and Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Birdick, Kalamazoo, with the Rev. Doug Connelly officiating. Burial will be in Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Soci e(y. Renew activities begin at St. Rose The fall "Renew” season at St Rom Parish in Hastings opened Sunday with a color tour. A family potluck will be held on Sunday, Nov. 6. Entertainment will be provided by "The Sacrifice of Praise". The group is from Kalamazoo and has performed in 13 different states since they began their ministry in 1979. The potluck begins at 4 p.m. with the program to follow at 6 p.m. A free-will offering will be taken, and the public is welcomed to attend. Luther Festival planned Sunday The members of Grace Lutheran Church will host a “Luther Festival" on Sun­ day, Oct. 30. The celebration will commemorate two events: the traditional "Reformation Day" of October 31,1517 when Martin Luther nailed ffje NinetyFive Theses to the door of Castle Church, Wittenberg, Germany and the 500th anniversary of Luther’s birth, November 10, 1483. Lutheran Christians around the world are ob­ serving this 500 th an­ niversary year in special ways Most of the Luther sites are in East Germany and the German Democratic Republic has gone out of its way to invite tourists this year. Grace will begin the day at 10 a.m. with a "Festival Eucharist", employing a number of hymns by Luther. Vera E. Maple HASTINGS - Vera E. Maple, 90, of 1692 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 1983 at the Barry County Medical Facility. Mrs. Maple was bom in Hastings on July 26,1893, the daughter of Samuel and Jennie (Burch) Anderson. She attended Hastings schools. She was employed as a private housekeeper in homes in Hastings and for 42 years for the Richard Groos family. She was preceded in death by three husbands, Robert Haynes in 1937, Harry Pickard in 1948, Bill Maple in 1957, and by a daughter, Treva Haynes in 1932. She is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Marguerite Eaton of Hastings and Mrs. Donald (June) Heath of Battle Creek; and one nephew, Leon Young of Galien, Mich. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Dowling Cemetery, Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Medical Facility or to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home. Dale L. Roush FREEPORT ■ Dale L. Roush, 71, 233 Warren St, Freeport died Sunday, Oct. 23 at his home. He had been ill since 1977. He was born Nov. 1, 1911 in Berryville, Mich., the son of Charles and Elizabeth (Farley) Roush. He married the former Carol I. Potter and they would have celebrated their 50th an­ niversary on Dec. IS, 1903. He was a retired machinist from Hastings Manufacturing where he had been employed there for 32 years. He was also a veteran of WW II where he had been discharged as a sergeant in the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wile, Carol, one brother, Earl of Bellevue, one slater, Myrtle Shupp of Freeport, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wed., 11 a.m. at the Roetman Funeral Chapel, Freeport with Rev. Constance Heffelfinger of Welcome Corners United Methodist Church offiating. Burial was In Freeport Cemetery. The family received relatives and friends Tues., 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Welcome Cotners United Methodist Church. Norman F. Oliver ALLEGAN - Mr. Norman F. Oliver, 53, of Rte. 1, formerly of the Hastings area, was dead on arrival Monday, Oct. 24, 1963 at Holland Community Hospital. He was born in Hastings Township on Oct. 21, 1930. At the age of seven, he was adopted by Frank and Olive (Preston) Oliver. He lived in the Middleville area as a child and attended school there. He married the former Frances Torrey on Nov, 12,1955. They have lived at their presnt address for 12 years. He was employed in farming,1 pole bam construction, factory work, and at his present job with Heidema Produce Co. in Holland for the past six months. Mr. Oliver is survived by his wife, Fran­ ces; one son, Norman, Jr., at home; his father, Frank Oliver of Bellevue; and two listers. Miss Grace Main of Homer and Mrs. Betty Tripp of Scotts. Graveside services were held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 at Clarksville Cemetery. The Rev. Ron L. Gay officiated. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Lydia M. Solomon WAYLAND - Mrs. Lydia M. Solomon, 72, died Monday evening, Oct. 24,1963, at Sandy Creek Nursing Center in Wayland. She was born Jan. 16, 1911 in Allegan County, the daughter of James and Justiphina (Brown) Marsh. She graduated from Wayland High School and from Western Michigan University with a degree in elementary education. She taught for over 25 years in the Mid­ dleville school system, teaching third and fourth grades. She married Russell C. Salomon on Dec. 22, 1934 in Hnstir^s. She was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Solomon is survived by her busband, Russell; three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Janet) Geukes and Mrs. Steven (Sandra) Ehmry, both of Middleville, and Mrs. Mike (Marcia) Betoon of Caledonia; one son, Donald J. Solomon of Martin; ten grand­ children; three great - grandchildren • and several nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wediesday, Oct. 26 from the Beeler Funeral Clupel. The Rev. Carl Staser and the Rev. Charles Kutz-Marks officiated. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. — NOTICE — Dowling United Methodist Church (DOWLING RD. JUST OFF M-37) Is having It’s... (‘Christmas Around the World bazaar” NOVEMBER 4...1O AM. to 5 P.M. NOVEMBER 5..1O AM. to 7 P.M. Soup & Sandwich Lunch on Friday Roast Pork & Dressing Supper on Saturday S to 7 p.m. Adu!tx...’4.25 Chlldron...»2.75 Beautiful hand crafted Items and much more. Come and do your Christmas shopping. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. October 27. 1983. page 5 what’s cookin’ euuA . by Elaine Gilbert This week, featuring... Suzy Corkwell Korkinsky-Lenz united in marriage Cooks to celebrate 35th anniversary Lenart-Robleski engagement told Neal and Marion Cook will celebrate their 35th anniversary on November 1. The couple’s family planned a special outing in their honor Saturday and Sunday at the Marriott Inn in Grand Rapids. The Cooks, owners of Historic Bowens Mills, will be closing the mill, after another very successful season, this Saturday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. They wish to thank all the fine folks of the area for their great support and encouragement in the restoration. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Robleski are proud to announce the engagement of their son, Dennis Richard, to Theresa Marie Lenart. Theresa is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome C. Lenart Dennis is a 1979 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1983 graduate of Western Michigan University with a degree in ac­ counting. Theresa is a 1981 graduate of Rochester High School and is continuing her education in physical education. Both of them are presently residing in Dallas, Tex. The special day is scheduled to take place in Rochester, Mich, on May 5, 1984. Susan Korkinsky and Robert Lenz ex­ changed vows, Saturday afternoon, Oct. 1, at Lakewood United Methodist Church. The Reverend Harold Price performed the double ring ceremony. The parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. James Korkinsky of Kalamazoo and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lenz of Hastings. Miss Lenora Claypool, soloist, was ac­ companied by Mrs. Gloria Miller at the piano. Mrs. Phyllis Olmstead was at the organ during the ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white organza, featuring a high neckline, bishop sleeves and fitted bodice elegantly trimmed with chantilly lace and seed pearls. The full boufant apron-look skirt and at­ tached chapel train were edged with chanitlly lace ruffles. A single tier, waltz length veil trimmed with matching lace and seed pearls completed her bridal ensemble. Mrs. Terri Sims, friend of the bride, was matron of honor and the bridesmaids were Mrs. JaneSheahon, friend of the bride, Mrs. Karen Farris, and Miss Laura Lenz, sisters of the groom. Miss Amy Burghdoff, niece of the bride, served as flowergirl. Scott Veen, friend of the groom, was best man and groomsmen were Joe Bush, friend of the groom, David Farris, brother-in-law of the groom, and Jud Claypool, friend of the groom. Kyle Warner, cousin of the groom, served as ringbearer. Honored guests of the couple were grand­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Korkinsky of Kalamazoo, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lenz of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Haddix of Lake Odessa. Hosts and hostesses were Pete and Diane McCarty, and Doug and Julie Wenger, brethers-in-law and sisters of the bride. Sharon Korkinsky, the bride's aunt, attended the guest book. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lenz honeymooned in Kentucky. They are now at home in Kalamazoo. Smiths celebrated 59 years of marriage Oct. 8 Joseph T. Smith and Doris O. (Berman) Smith of Hastings celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on October 8, 1983. They have operated Smiths Upholstery Shop in Hastings for 55 years. Sarver-Hoffman exchange wedding vows Duffys to observe 25th anniversary Schelbs to celebrate 60th anniversary Joe and Sharon Duffy of Hastings will celebrate their 25th anniversary on October 25. They were married in Hastings at St. Rose Church. Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Schelb of 38 Reynolds Rd., Wall Lake, Delton, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, October 30 at their home. The open house reception is being hosted by their daughters and sons-in law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles (Pauline) Harris of Nottaw’a; Dr. and Mrs. Gordon (Elizabeth) Peckham of Battle Creek: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth (Marian) DeLoof of Battle Creek; and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene (Joan) Oman of Union Pier. Michigan. The family requests that there be no gifts. The Schelbs, natives of Kalamazoo, moved to Delton in 1964. He and the former Hilda Vande Voorde were married in St. Augustine Church in Kalamazoo on October 30, 1923 by the late Msg. John R. Hackett. Schelb was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 364-years until 1960 when he. retired. After his retirement, he served as a bus driver for the Delton-Kellogg Schools. He was active as a member of the Knights of Colombus and Eagles. Mrs. Schelb was employed by Eaton Corp., valve division, during World War II and also was an instructor in ceramics. She has been Mr. and Mrs. Clayton C. Swift of Woodland an active member of the Altar and Rosary • are pleased to announce the engagement of Society of St Augustine. St. Mary. Three , their daughter. Deborah Lea Swift. Io David Oaks, and St Ambrose, Delton. O. Wood. Jr., son of Mr and Mrs. David O. The couple's two sons. Leonard and Joseph Wood. Sr. of Hastings. are deceased. Included among the Schelbs' David is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High descendants are 32-grandchildren and 51School. Deb is a 1982 graduate of Christian great-grandchildrcn. Liberty Academy and Craig College of A special mass in honor of the couple, on Beauty David is employed at Felpausch the occasion of their anniversary, will be Food Center and Deb at Naturally Yours, conducted at 12 noon Oct. 30 at St. Ambrose both in Hastings. by the Rev. David Otto. A Dec 3. 1983 wedding is being planned. ’'Swift-Wood /engagement told Vickie L. Sarver, daughter of Pastor and Mrs. Russel] Sarver of Hastings, and Edward C. Hoffman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hoffman of Fort Wayne, Ind., were united in holy matrimony on Saturday, July 30, 1983 at the Meadow Crest Brethren Church of Fort Wayne, Ind. The bride wore an ivory lace floor-length wedding dress with matching ivory lace crown and carried a hand-painted ivorywith-rose-lace fan. The bridesmaids wore rose-colored floor-length spaghetti-strap dresses with matching lace capes and carried ivory lace fans. The groom wore an all-ivory tux with tails and wore a rose-colored boutonniere. The groomsmen wore maroon tuxes with ivory shirts and ivory-rose boutonnieres. The maid of honor was Ann Hoffman of Fort Wayne, sister of the groom. The bridesmaids were Kathy Myers, friend of the bride, and Judy Sarver, sister-in-law of the bride, both of Hastings. The best man was Mark Zehner of Fort Wayne, friend of the groom. The groomsmen were Steve Law of Fort Wayne, friend of the groom, and Steve Sarver of Hastings, brother of the bride. Assisting usher was Brian Bartholomew of Goshen, Ind Personal attendant was Linda Sarver of Hastings, sister-in-law of the bride. The vocalists were Dan Slabaugh and Judy Sarver. The newlyweds spent their honeymoon in Florida. Their present address is 5509 Kelso Lane. Fort Wayne, IN 46818. ‘Going away’party held for granddaughter Cleo and Marion Haywood held a “going away" party in honor of their grand­ daughter, Betsy (Baker) Moore, and her husband Michael Moore who has accepted a position at the Alon One Corporation of Poland Falls near Portland. Maine. Michael and Betsy both graduated from Olivet Nazarene College of Kankakee Illinois, and then Mike transferred to Mississippi to take his masters in Psychological Services. Suzy Corkwell seems to be a master at finding time to do all the things she wants to do. She holds the full-time position of village clerk in Nashville, besides being a devoted wife and mother who is active in her church. In addition she pursues several hobbies and loves to cook and entertain. "My number one hobby is entertaining and cooking for people. That's how I relax." "I’m a people person! I love being around people and doing things for them," she says. In conjunction with church activities, she relates "that I'm usually always put in charge of the food. I've always liked to feed people and prepare a lot of food.” Suzy says she developed a love for cooking when she was just a young girl. Her grand­ mother’s influence sparked that zest for cooking good food, she says. "My grandma and grandpa (Myrtle and Meredith Dick) would lake all five of us kids cn Friday and we'd go to their house for the weekend. They absolutely loved us. "I'd stay in the house with grandma and help her cook (while the other kids were out helping in the field at her grandparents house). I was the only one in the family who liked to cook. I used to help grandma cook for thrashers. Among her fond childhood memories are 5 a.m. full-course breakfasts at her grand­ parents’ house and taking trips around the state with them. Suzy adds that she always loved home economics in high school and found it helpful in learning to plan meals. At her own home, Suzy said she and her siblings were responsible for preparing supper when their mother was at work. "I loved it and I’m passing it down to (my daughter) Lisa who absolutely loves to cook.” A Barry County native, Suzy was born in Hastings. She lived on Clinton St. in a house once owned by her paternal great­ grandmother. Suzy's maiden name is Johncock and she is a cousin of famed race drive Gordon Johncock. Her mother is Gloria Johncock and her father and step-mother are Ed and Nancy Johncock. Suzy attended Hastings' Central School through seventh grade and then her family moved to Woodland and she went to the Lakewood School district for a year. . She's lived in Nashville for the past 21 years, graduating from Maple Valley High School in 1967 and marrying Larry Corkwell two years later. They now have two young daughters, Lisa and Becky. After high school graduation, Suzy at­ tended Kellogg Community College and was employed in the office at Hastings Mutual Insurance in the summer. After that, she went to work for six years in Battle Creek as an actuarial assistant for Federal Life and Casualty. The position involved calculating insurance rates and Suzy said she enjoyed the math... She also worked for a year in the shipping and receiving department of A-E, a Charlotte manufacturer of Hoover ball bearings. Suzy switched careers again after being persuaded by several Nashville citizens to seek election to the post of village clerk, a position she has held since 1976. “I’ve met so many nice people,” she says of her job which involves a potpourri of duties including a lot of bookkeeping. As clerk, her position has entailed not only working with local people but with many other governmental agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, the Peanut Butter Pie is one of Suzy Corkwell's favorite recipes. A busy Nashville Village Clerk, Suzy likes the recipe because it's easy to make and tasty too. Department of Natural Resources, and Farmers Home Administration. Suzy said it seems like she has always worked and she likes to keep busy. She was babysitting in seventh grade and by the time she was a sophomore Suzy was doing the payroll for a Nashville trucking firm. Many of Suzy's spare-time activities revolve around the Nashville Baptist Church. She's in charge of the church's nursery department and is active in several ladies groups. She's co-chairman of a group of ladies who plan events at the church such as the men's breakfast, and she's held offices in the past with a ladies missionary group. Suzy’s also active with the Ladies Discipleship class. Besides the regular activities, she says she enjoys pitching in to help the church in other ways, even if it's clean-up. "I feel like I get so much out of it," Suzy said of her church activities. Musically inclined. Suzy participated in school bands for many years, playing the coronet and French Horn, except for her senior year. About four years ago, she started playing guitar and she and her husband, who plays mandolin, are associated with a group called the Monday Night Special. The group used to hold jam sessions regularly every Monday night, but they don’t get together as often anymore. "A friend taught me the basic beat and strum," she says of her guitar playing. Community activities are important to Suzy too. She is the village’s representative with the Nashville Chamber of Commerce and she and her husband have both been active with the Riverside Recreational Development Corp, which has raised funds to help develop a local park and recreational facilities. The RRDC sponsors the town’s annual Harvest Festival and Suzy has been in charge of the parade and the king and queen contest for that event. She helped start the Maple Valley CoOperative Nursery School and served as vice president its board. For four years, she was a member of the Hastings Business and Professional Women’s Club and held the office of recor­ ding secretary. Because Suzy was the secretary of her senior class, she says she’s been involved in helping to organize class reunions too. A new duty she’s added to her busy schedule is handling all the publicity for the Nashville Christian Academy where her children attend school Sewing is a favorite pastime and she also enjoys cross-stitching. She recently made a large Annie doll and a big stuffed dog plus she's made a other creations including a large Raggedy Ann. Her love of plants is evident from the many which are attractively displayed in the Cork­ well home which Larry has tastefully remodeled. She says her husband is handy in many ways and "helps out a lot." The couple have a big garden they raise with friends in Vermontville and Larry does the canning of the produce. When Suzy wants to make an unusual tasty dessert, she makes Peanut Butter Pie, a recipe she shares with readers this week. She got the recipe from a friend about two years ago and she’ll often take it to a church dinner. "People will say they they've never heard of peanunt butter pie and when they taste it, they really like it,” she said. The pie adds variety to dessert selections and Suzy says she is always looking for new recipes. The pie is easy and quick to make. "H’s ready to eat right after you mix it. “I love to feed people who like to eat and I like to add a new spice to someone’s life," said Suzy. Suzy’s Peanut Butter Pie Blend together: 8-oz. cream cheese, >6-cup peanut butter, 2-Tablespoons milk, 8-oz. Cool Whip, and ^-cup powdered sugar. Put in a baked pic shell and it’s ready to eat! Helpful hints: A food processor works well for blending this. You can use chunky peanut butter for a change. If you want it creamier, you can use 12 oz. size Cool Whip. OFFICE SPACE Maker-Wilson announce engagement Mr. and Mrs. Bill Maker. Sr. of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Becky Lynn, to William Earl Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilson, also of Nashville. Becky is a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is currently studying word processing. Bill is also a 1983 graduate of Maple Valley and is presently engaged in farming with his father. An August 18. 1984 wedding is being planned. For Lease or Sale Will finish to your specifications. Ideal for professional offices — overlooking Country Club on Woodlawn. Call ... JAY or JUDY Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners of Reminder & Banner' < (616) 945-9554 _____ Grelac Real Estate 1-381-8283 KALAMAZOO �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. October 27, 1983, page 6 LEGAL NOTICES Rhoades, McKee A Boer One Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 NOTICE OF NORTGACE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by Donald J. Griffin and Shirley A. Griffin, as his wife and In her own right, mortgagors, to the Federal Land Bank of St. Paul, mortgagee, dated July 22, 1960. recorded on September 19. I960 in Liber 246. Page 566. Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such default the under­ signed elects to declare the en­ tire unpaid amount of said mort­ gage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest ond advances on said mortgage the sum of One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Four ond 32/100 Dollars ($175,384.32). No suit or proceedings at law have been instituted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made ond provided, ond to pay such amount with Interest, as pro­ vided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and expen­ ses. including the attorney fee allowed by law, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendue to highest bidder at the courthouse in Hastings, Mich­ igan on Thursday. November 3, 1983 at 1:30 p.m., afternoon local time. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, and is described as follows, to wit: W'ANW'A. NW’/«SW%, S%SW%, S%NE%SW% of Sec. 2. except the South 50 feet thereof. All in Sec. 2. T3N, RBW. Subject to existing highways, nosemenfs. and rights of way of record. The above described premises contain 218 acres, more or less. Pursuant to public oct 1U4. public acts of 1971, as amended, the re­ demption period shall be twelve months from date of the fore­ closure sale, os determined un­ der Section 3240 of said act. be­ ing MSA 27A. 3240(6). Dated: September 19.1983 RHOADES. McKEE A BOER By David Bloss Business Address: One Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 TeUphone: 616-459-4527 10-27 BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular meeting of the Barry Township was held October 4, 1983 at 7:30 P.M. with all five members being present. Approved amendment to Hickory Fire Dept. By-Laws re­ ference to personal equipment and otner equipment on trucks. Appointed Harry Snyder os Fire Chief and Richard Daly. Asst. Chief for Hickory Fire Dept. The well at Hickory station needs work done on if. Discussed the Prairieville Dispatch System. Approved paying of bills in the amount of $31,182.20, of this $20,000.00 if from Federal Revenue Sharing for rood work within the township. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Lois Bromley. Clerk Attested to by: William B. Wooer. Supervisor 10-27 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in Default having been made in the conditions of o certain mort­ rhe conditions of a certain mort­ gage mode the 23rd doy ol gage made the 11th day of March 1973. by William H. Frost March. 1982. executed by and Joanne M. Frost, husband MARQUITA I. MEISENBACH, a and wife, os mortgagors, to the single woman, as mortgagor, to United States of America, as HASTINGS CITY BANK, a Mich­ mortgagee, ond recorded on igan Banking Corporation, March 23. 1973. in the Office of doing business at Hastings. Register of Deeds for Sorry Michigan, as mortgagee, and County. Michigan, in Liber 214 recorded in the Office of the of mortgages on pages 250-253; Register of Deeds for Barry ond assumed by Richard W. Country, Michigan, on March Knouss A Dianna J. Knauss. 18, 1982, in Liber 250, on page husband A wife. AND. Default 694, on which mortgage there is having been mode in the claimed to bo due and unpaid at of ar certain the date of this notice Eight • conditions mortgage mode the 30th day of Thousand Six and 55/100 July 1980. by Richard W. Knauss ($8006.55) Dollars for principal A Dianna J. Knauss, husband A ond interest, no suit or proceed­ wife, as mortgagors, to the ing at law or in equity having United States of America, os been instituted to recover the mortgagee, and recorded on debt, or ony part of the debt, July 30. 1980. in the Office of secured by sold mortgage, ond Register of Deeds for Borry the power of sale in said mort­ County. Michigan, in Liber 245 gage contained having become of mortgages on pages 935-938; operative by reason of such de­ on which mortgages there is fault. claimed to be due and unpaid at Notice is hereby given that on the date of this Notice Thirty Friday, October 28. 1983, at 2:00 Five Thousand Nine Hundred o'clock in the afternoon, at the Thirty Five and 75/100 Dollars East front door of the Court ($35,935.75) principal and Eight House In the City of Hastings, Thousand Ninety Six ond 26/100 that being the piece for holding Dollars ($8,096.26) interest; no the Circuit Court for the County suit or proceeding at law at in of Barry, there will be offered equity having been instituted to for sole and sold to the highest rrcover the debt, or ony part of bidder, at public auction or the debt, secured by said vendue, for the purpose of sat­ mortgages, ond the power of isfying the amounts due and un­ sale contained in said paid upon said mortgage, to­ mortgages having become gether with interest thereon at operative by reason of such fifteen (15%) percent per atdefault; num, together with the legal NOW. THEREFORE, Notice is costs and charges of sale. Includ­ Herby Given that on December ing the attorney fees as provid­ 1, 1983 at 10 o'clock in the ed by law and in said mortgage, forenoon at the east door of the the lands and premises in said Courthouse in Hastings, mortgage mentioned and des­ Michigan, that beinj the place cribed as follows, tn-wlt for holding the Circuit Court for The North 62 feet of Lot 712, ex­ the County of Barry, there will cepting beginning 70 feet North be offered for sale ond sold to of the Southeast corner of said the highest bidder, at public Lot 712, thence North 4 feet, sale, for the purpose of thence West 15 feet, thence satisfying the amounts due ond South 4 feet, thence East 15 feet unpa>d upon said mortgages, to place of beginning, of the together with the legal costs City, formerly Village, of Hos­ and charges of sole provided by tings. according to the recorded law ond in said mortgages, the plat thereof. Barry County, Mich­ lands and premises in said igan. mortgages mentioned and The length ol the redemption described, as follows, to-wit: period under M.S.A. Sec. That property located in Barry 27A3240 C.L (1948) Sec. 600.3240 County in the State of Michigan. is six months. Lot 30 of the Middleville Downs Dated: September 26.1963 Addition no. 2. Village of Richard J. Hudson of Siegel. Middleville. Barry County. Hudson. Gee. Show ond Fisher Michigan, according to the Attorneys for Hastings City Bonk recorded plat thereof. Barry 215 South Church Street County Records. The Hostings, Michigan 49058 10-27 redemption period will be one month from the foreclosure sale. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bld at the foreclosure sale plus interest and any unpaid encumbrances on the property from date of sale. Dated October 20. 1983 For additional information, please contact UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through Farmers Home Administiation, Room 209, 1405 South Harrison Road, East Lansing, Michigan 48823. mortgagee. 11-10 Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Talephone 948-8051 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE than on November 3, 1983 at 4:00 o'clock p.m. at the Board Conference Room, 232 W. Grand St., Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Education of the Hastings Area School District will hold a public hearing on the levying in 1983 of an additional proposed millage rate of 2.7970 mills for operating purposes pursuant to Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982. This additional millage rate will not increase the school operating millage beyond the 28.8960 mills already authorized by Hastings Area School District residents. The Board of Education has the complete authority to establish that 28.8960 mills be levied in 1983 from within its present authorized millage rate. The maximum additional proposed millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levied in 1983 otherwise permitted by Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982 by 10.71697.. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss the levy of an additional millage rate. Not less than seven (7) days following the public hearing, the Board of Education may approve all or any portion of the proposed additional millage rate. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. JUDITH LENZ, Secretary NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in lhe condition of a certain mortgage doted September 19. 1976 executed by Larry Standish ond Suzanne Standish, his wife ond in her own right, os Mortgagors, to the Three Rivers Savings and Loan Association, o corporation organized ond existing under the laws of the Slate of Michigan. cs Mortgagee, filed for record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Borry County. Michigan on September 23. 1976 and recorded in Liber 228 of Records on pages 89,90. ond 91. And the Mortgagee having elected under the terms of said mortgage to declare the entire principal and occured interest thereon to be due. which election it does hereby exercise, pursuant to which there is claimed to be due at the dale of this notice, for principal ond interest on said mortgage, the sum of $30,014.29; no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the power of sole in said mortgage ond the statute in such case mode ond provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on Tuesday. December 6, 1983 ot 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder ot the front door of the Court House i.i the City of Hastings, Michigan, that being the building in which the Circuit Court for lhe County of Barry is held of lhe premises described in said mortgage or so much thereof as moy be necessary to poy the amount then due on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 12% per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorney's fees as allowed by low, ond also any sums paid by the undersigned io protect it's interest prior to said soln, which said premises ore described os: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate and being in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry ond State of Michigan, known and described os follows, to-wit: Lot 21 of Crystal Lake Estates Plot, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of plots on page 73. being part of the East half of Section 28. Town 2 North. Range lOWest, Orangeville Township. Borry County, Michigan. The length of the period of redemption from such sole will be six (6) months. Doted: October 24. 1983. Three Rivers Savings and Loon Association. Mortgagee WEINER. WADE A TUCKER Attorneys for Mortgagee 211 Portage Ave.. P.O. Box 391 Three Rivers. Michigan 49093 11-24 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE Estate of NELLIE V. PARKER. Deceased. File No. 18,864. TAKE NOTICE, that Rose T. Gates hos been appointed Independent Personal Representative of the estate of Nellie V. Parker, deceased, late of Arcadia. Florida. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims must be presented to Rose T. Gates, 46 Oakdale Avenue, South, New Hartford. New York 13413 within four months after the date of publication of this notice or within four months after the claim becomes due. whichever Is later. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereupon assigned to persons entitled tho'eto’. Dated: Octou-r20. 1983 ROSE T. GATES, Petitioner 46 Oakdale Avenue. South New Hartford, New York 13413 Attorney: CHARLES C. LUNDSTROM Pl6859 900 Old Kent Building Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Telephone (616) 459-6121 10-27 PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY File No. 18.870 Estate of EAAAAA L. KENYON. Deceased TAKE NOTICE: On November 10, 1983 at 9:00 a.m.. in the pro­ bate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, hearing will be held. This hearing is brought on by the petition of Gordon Kenyon for the appointment of a Personal Representative, a determination of heirs, determination of claims against said estate and lhe ad­ mission of thrf Last Will and Testament of the decedent to Probale. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate must be presented to Lois Kenyon, at 121 Kellogg. Nashville. Michigan, ond proof thereof filed with the Probate Court on or before February 10. 1984. Notice is further given that the estate will thereupon be assigned to persons appear­ ing of record and entitled thereto. October 18. 1983 David A. Dimmers Pl 2793 220 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616)945-9596 Gordon Kenyon 538 East Grand Hastings. Ml. 49058 (616’ 945-4233 COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 24 1983 Common Council met in reg­ ular session in lhe City Council Chambers. City Holl Hastings. Michigan on Monday. October 24 1983 ot 7:30 p.m Mayor Cook presiding. Present at roll call were Coun­ cil Members: Bennett. Cusack. Gray. Fuhr. Jasperse. Spackman and Vaughan. Moved by Bennett, supported by Cusack that the minutes of October 11, be approved os read ond signed by Movor ond City Clerk. Yeos; All. Absent: One. Carried. Invoices read: P.E. Derby.................. $2,656.65 Downing Electric.......... 1.099.45 Duller Ford (Inv. 56436)................ 1 387.56 Etna Supply................... 2.315.64 Haviland Prod....................300.25 Morion Salt................ 13.103.41 Moved by Spackman. supported by Fuhr that the above invoices be approved as read. Yeos: Bennet*. Cusack. Gray. Fuhr. Jasperse. Spackman and Vaughan. Absent: Birke. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Cusack that the letter from John Reed of R & J inc. request­ ing the establishment of a Com­ mercial Redevelopment District to 'nclude Lot 22. ol Supervisors Chase's 2nd Addition be referred Io the Planning Commission. Yeas: All. Absent- One. Carried. Moved by /aughan, supported by Fuhr that the City enter into a three yeo- lease with Charter Cable TV to run buried cable across City property in Section 1 8 12 of Rutland Twp. to Indian Hills ond to love the City Attorn­ ey draw up tie necessary lease. Yeos: Bennett. Cusack. Gray. Fuhr, Jaspe-se. Spackman and Vaughan. Absent: Birke. Carried. Betty Hopkins from Walnut St. was present representing prop­ erty owners ond residents in the area of lhe Zentral School. She responded Io an article in the October 20 Independant Report­ er concerning the parking prob­ lem with the adult education program at the Central Annex. They were concerned as it is al­ most impossible to get in and out of their driveways due to the congested parking. Some even park in their drives. Other res­ idents present voicing their ap­ position io the parking were Mark Feldpausch. Beverly Smith. Mrs. Danielewicz and Council­ man Fuhr. Young children cross­ ing the streets was also a con­ cern because of so many cars they can't be seen. Mayor Cook also pre­ sented a petition from over 100 students who wonted the twohour parking signs removed. Moved by Bennett, supported by Gray the* the letter read by Bet y Hopkins ond petition from students be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Mayor Cook explained that the City had met with the Chief of Police. Director of Public Ser­ vices ond with school board members and are trying to re­ solve the problem. Councilper­ son Gray presented pictures to document the parking problem and turned them over to the Parking Committee Moved by Jasperse. supported by Cusack that the matter be re­ ferred to the Public Safety ond Parking Committee and to report back to Council. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Fuhi. supported by Spackman that the bids for 1984 GVW truck go to Art Meade with low bid of $12,381.00 with trode-in $3,000.00 (1974 Ford F350 with dump box and snow plow) for a total of $9,381.00. Yeas: Vaughan. Spackman, Jas­ perse. Fuhr, Gray, Cusack ond Bennett. Absent: Birke. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Cusack that the request from Mr. & Mrs. George Liggett, the owners of Lot 7 & 8 of Block 30. Except the E 4 rds of the Eastern Addition, requesting lhe aband­ onment of a part of South Boll­ wood Street, from South of Mar­ shall ond North of South Street be denied. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Spockman. support­ ed by Jasperse that the Building Inspectors job description read by Councilperson Spackman. be referred as amended to lhe Planning Commission ond then Io the City Attorney to report at next meeting. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Auditor Joseph Stojok from Deloitte. Hoskins and Sells, the City's Auditing firm was present to answer any questions regard­ ing the Financial Reports pre­ sented at the lost meeting. Moved by Spackman. supported by Gray that the report be refer­ red to the Finance Committee for further action. Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Jasperse that an adcifional pre­ mium ol $135.90 be paid for vol­ unteer fireman for lost wages if injured due to error in figuring the premium by agent. Total pre mium $679.50 - $543.60 paid leaving balance of $135.90 Yeos: Bennett, Cusack. Gray. Fuhr. Jasperse. Spockman and Vaughan. Absent: Birke. Carried. Moved by Bennett supported by Gray that the quarterly fire report for July August and Sept ember be received and placed on file. Yeas All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Bennett supported by Vaughan that the Police Re­ port for September be received and placed on file Yeos All. Absent One. Corned Moved by Fuhr supported by Cusack that the letter from Kent Gibson be referred to the Plan­ ning Commission concerning the expansion of the RAPID Sta­ tion cn N. Broadway. Yeos All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Bennett supported by Jasperse that the meeting be adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Read ond approved: William R. Cook. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk 10-27 BOARD OF EDUCATION October 17. 1983 The regular meeting of the Board of Education was colled to order by G. Wibaldo. Presi­ dent. Monday. October 17. 1983. ct 7:30 p.m. Members pre­ sent: J. Toburen, L. Haywooa. D. Hoekstra, G. Wibaldo. J. Lenz ond R. Shaw. Members absent W. Baxter. It was moved by R. Shaw ond supported by J. Lenz that the minutes of the special meeting of September 13. 1°83. he ap­ proved ond placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by D. Hoekstra ond supported by L. Haywood that the minutes of the regular monthly meeting of September 19. 1983. be approved ond placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by D. Hoekstro and supported by J. Toburen that the minutes of the special meeting of September 26. 1983. be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by J. Lenz and supported by R. Shaw that the minutes of the special meeting of October 6, 1983. be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by D. Hoek­ stra and supported by J. Toburen that the Financial Statements as of September 30. 1983. be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by R. Show and supported by D. Hoekstra that the Trust and Agency Fund Report as of September 30, 1983, be approved ond placed on filo. Motion carried. It was moved by D. Hoekstro ond supported by J. Lenz that the Student Services Fund be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by J. Lenz and supported by R. Show that the Monthly Budget Report be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by J. Toburen and supported by L. Haywood that the September paid bills be approved os submitted and that the unpaid bills be approved for payment. On roll call, the vote stood ayes all. Il was moved by J. Lenz and supported by D. Hoekstra that lhe Personnel Report be approved as submitted. On roll call, lhe vote stood ayes all. It was moved by D. Hoekstra and supported by J. Toburen that the Board of Education accept the 1,982-83 audit repqrt as submitted by the>1frm of Alexander Grant & Company. * Motion carried. It was moved by R. Shaw and supported by J.M.enz that the Board of Education adopt the policies which were submitted to the Board on September 19. 1983. Motion carried. It was moved by J. Lenz ond supported by L. Hoywood that the Board of Education accept, with appreciation, the gift of the Atari 1200 XL computer bom the Felpousch Food Center. Motion carried. It was moved by D. Hoek­ stra and supported by J. Toburen that the Board of Education approve the specified annual tuition rates for the 1983-84 school year. Motion carried. It was moved by J. Lenz and supported by R. Show that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. Judith A. Lenz. Secretary (10-27) STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY ORDER OF PUBLICATION File No. 83 435-DM MAUREEN M. BIEK. Plaintiff, vs. JOHJIW. BIEK. Defendant. David A. Dimmers (Pl 2793) Attorney for Plaintiff At a session of said Court held in the Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Michigan, on the 28th day of September. 1983. PRESENT: HONORABLE RICHARD M. SHUSTER. Circuit Judge. On the 9th day of August. 1983. an action was filed by Maureen M. Biek. Plaintiff, against John W. Biek, Defend­ ant. in this court to obtain a de­ cree of divorce. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the defendant. John W. Biek. shall answer or take such other ac­ tion as may be permitted by law on or before 28th day of December. 1983. Failure to com­ ply with this order will result in a judgment by default against such defendant for the relief de­ manded in the complaint filed in this court. Richard M. Shuster. Circuit Judge DIMMERS 8 McPHILLIPS 220 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 10-27 SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD October 12. 1983 Approve Terry Layman as part time patrolman lor $1 00 effec­ tive through 8-31 -84. Approve Ted Neese as part time patrolman for $1 00 effec­ tive through 8-31-84. Hereby set Poice Chief Veen's hours at no more than 40 hours per week. Ratify expense to Hostings Banner of $58.52. Approve transfers and out­ standing bills. Janette Arnold. Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Roy Reck 10-27 School program helps build self-confidence by Norma Pelerson Your child will develop self-confidence, independence, responsibility, good study habits, concentration and decision-making skills with "Workshop Way.” Three Northeastern School teachers who use the teaching method told members of the Hastings Board of Education and some 90 people in the audience, Monday, that the Workshop Way will develop those abilities in students. Workshop Way is an educational program developed in the late 1960’s by a nun with 50 years of teaching experience and is used in a number of Hastings classrooms. The three teachers, Beverly Seikman, first grade, and fourth grade teachers Amy Vogt and Joy McNabb told the audience Workshop Way allows all students to have success in the classroom. Tl»e teachers explained that Workshop Way is made up of a schedule of tasks that includes thinkers, power tests, working with a partner, self-checking and decision­ making. McNabb described Workshop Way as "an educational program that allows for in­ dividual students to work at their own pace." In another educational presentation to the school board. Larry Ricco, an upper elementary teachers for the cducable mentally impaired (EMI) students at Northeastern, described the direct in­ struction method that he uses. Direct instruction requires close in­ teraction between the student and the teacher. Ricco said. He explained that direct instruction is based on the fundamental principles of human psychology known as operant conditioning. Direct instruction is made up of clear presentations or lessons with concepts that are growing and ongoing, he said. Ricco used school board members Richard Shaw and Judy Lenz to demonstrate a portion of the direct instruction method, showing how students are taught to read and sound out words. He said that he uses a point system to reward the students for their work. The kids can earn enough points to allow them to take part in a cooking or woodworking project that they can complete and take home. "You are swimming, you will continue to swim and you will like swimming.” he said, describing the system. He emphasized that direct instruction is group instruction so that no individual is singled out and groups can earn points together. Currently direct instruction is being used in remedial reading, developmental reading and spelling. "1 have experienced a high success rate," Ricco said. The educational presentations were a recent addition to precede the monthly school board meetings. You’re invited to our Halloween Party Monday, October 31st All day at our offices in Hastings and Middleville! FREE...Cider & Donuts �The Hastings Bonner — Thursday. October 27. 1903 — Page 7 ntiquei Wood/and News Aud’s Antics Antique pomanders In the past, several objects were used as air fresheners in the days when living and working conditions were far from ideal. Those that survived are now collected as antiques. The first example is the pomander. The earliest record of this name being used was in the 16th Century. The English name derived from the French pomme d’ ambre, meaning “apple of amber". The pomander developed from the medieval musk-ball containing a ball of musk or ambergris. It was used in Europe in the 12th Century onwards and much earlier than this in the Orient. A pomander is basically a container for aromatic substances and perfumes used to ward off contagious disease and sweeten the air. It was set up in a room on a stand, carried on the hand, or suspended from the neck or waist — either by a chain or girdle. Pomanders were considered a mark of refinement and were often made in precious metals, silver or gold. Usually spherical in shape, pomanders were finely wrought with pierced sides to allow the aroma from the essences and spices to escape. Divided into two parts, hinged open at the middle and with nne or more compartments inside, each com­ partment contained a quantity of the spice. Some examples consisted of half-a-dozen compartments attached by hinges to a central core so it resembled an orange in construction. Examples are in the shapes of a sphere, a skull, an apple, orange or pineapple. Other metals used were copper and brass. Some examples were decorated with Nidi, a dark composition of metallic alloys used for inlaying engraved designs. In the 17th Century, pomanders tended to be smaller, as small as one inch in diameter. Globular, oval or heart-shaped, they were worn by ladies as an article of adornment, suspended from a chain around the neck. Extremely fine examples were adorned with pearls or precious stones. Non-portable examples were made in wood or porcelain in vase or bottle shapes. Pomanders began to go out of fashion in the late 17th Century, being replaced by pouncet boxes or pots. Like the pomander and the vinaigrette (a later development of it), the pouncet box or pot was intended to ward off “pestilence" and disease and also sweeten the at­ mosphere. It was first introduced in the 16th Century as a small silver box provided with a perforated lid. Emanating from a sponge soaked in pungent aromatic vinegar or oil, the smell escaped through the perforations. The boxes are usually circular shaped, flattened or with a domed lid. From the Elizabethan period in the 16th Century to the mid-18th Century, walking sticks, especially those in ebony, had a pouncet box mounted in the top, no doubt for use when walking through a particularly smelly area. Gentlemen also carried pouncet boxes in a pocket, and ladies toted them attached to black ribbons around the wrist, probably for the same reason. By the mid-19th Century, the pouncet box had been replaced by the vinaigrette, in­ troduced early in the 1800s. These were also small boxes containing a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegar. The vinegar was blended with essential oils, such as clove and lavender, to obtain the aroma intended as a prophylactic against disease and to sweeten the air around the user. They were made of precious metals or enamel but were always gilded on the inside against the tarnishing effects of the vinegar. Inside the main lid was a secondary lid or grill pierced to allow the perfume to rise from the sponge which was held in position by the secondary lid. They are variable in size, some the size of snuff-boxes, for which they can be mistaken, others being about half-an-inch in diameter. They were made of glass, gold, silver, porcelain or ivory. Oftimes the inner grill was beautifully engraved. The lids were often decorated with precious stones such as agate. The name ‘vinaigrette’ is French in origin, but it was an English development from the pomander. Sometimes they are also called vinegarettes. Another air freshener used was the pastille burner, said to have been originated in the Netherlands at the end of the 17th Century. One known example in blue and white ware is dated 1691. Cassolettes or essence pots (open vessels) were used as far back as the R maissance in Europe. A pastille burner is basically a container in which pastilles were burnt to sweeten a room’s atmosphere. The cone-shaped pastilles were made of powdered willow-wood charcoal and gun arabic mixed with benzoin and various perfume oils or cinnamon. When lit inside the container, a spiral of sweet smelling smoke helped overcome the less acceptable body odors! Pastille burners remained popular until late in the 19th Century when better ven­ tilated rooms and improved living conditions gradually diminished their need. In recent years, there has been a modem revival in making pomanders to use as household ornaments. Despite present day hygiene, air frresheners are still manufactured commercially — to be placed where required but no longer in the form they were used as in the past. Ted Jordan is home again from But­ terworth Hospital in Grand Rapids where he was taken two weeks ago with severe ab­ dominal pain. He had an emergency ap­ pendectomy the Sunday night he was taken to the hospital. Before Mr. Jordan came home from the hospital, he had a cataract removed from his eye, also. This made four operations within as many weeks, as he had injured his eye with a piece of fence wire a few weeks ago and had to have emergency surgery on the eye after having a pacemaker installed for his heart. Mrs. Jordan said that if he had not had the pacemaker installed a few weeks earlier, the doctors would have been unable to do the appendix surgery when he needed it Ted is 85 years old. Woodland Lions Club is having its annual Halloween party. The party will be held in Herald Classic Park on Monday evening, Oct. 31. It will include hot dogs roasted over a bonfire, dder and doughnuts. There will be costume judging around seven o’clock. Prizes for the costume contest have been donated by Ionia County National Bank, Woodland branch. The party is for the entire Woodland community and kids of any age are welcome. The Lions Club also recently acquired two very welcome new members. They are Carl Grashuis of the Coats Grove area and Clayton Goodrich of Lake Odessa. The Katherine Circle of Zion Lutheran Church met at the home of Mrs. Nell Stan­ nard last Tuesday afternoon. After devotions and Bible study, the circle celebrated Ethelyn Burkie's 91st birthday with a cake Dag lovurs invited tn |wOI Wwi Jaycees join in bum awareness The Hastings Jaycees are joining with other jaycee chapters in the state in the Tenth Annual Burn Awareness Campaign in cooperation with the National Institute for Burn Medicine. A burn injury happens in only seconds, but it lasts a lifetime. Since 1974 the Michigan Jaycees have made burn awareness a priority project. The jaycees has attacked an epidemic whose consequences have affected thousands of Michigan citizens —- burns. The victims of burns needs family and community support. In a recent statement by President Bob Braglia he noted, “Bums are such a problem that few organizations or individuals have the ability or desire to at­ tack this horrible problem vigorously." A focal point in the 1980s is to see that burn rehabilitation services are established or improved in the over 6,000 intensive care hospitals across the nation. Over 20 per cent of these centers have specialized in bum care. TIk- Michigan Jaycees along with the Hastings Jaycees want the public to be aware of the fact that with proper medical care, a burn victim can survive a major injury. But that victim faces a long hospital stay for treatment, grafting, physical and occupational therapy, reconstructive surgical procedures, pain, and intense emotional stress. Halloween party set for Hastings Oct. 29 a ||------ — The Barry County 4-H K-9 Klub will hold its first meeting this fall on Tuesday, Nov. 1. This meeting will be held at the Community Building in Hastings and will run from 7 to 8 p.m. Children from 9 to 19 years of age and their parents are invited to attend. Any breed of dog can join. Your dog does not have to be registered. Dogs do have to have their immunizations up-to-date, including rabies, distemper, hepatitis, lep­ tospirosis, parainfluenza and parvevious. K-9 Klum members enjoy many different dog-related activities while learning about training, showman­ ship, nutrition and so on. Please do not bring your dog to this meeting if you are enrolling for the first time. The only dogs to be present will be trained dngs to be used in demonstrations. All members, new and hold, should bring their dog’s shot records. If you haw any questions, please cal) Jo Beth Bridleman at 945-4616. (11-1) Subscribe to the A Halloween party will be held for children aged 6-12 in the Hastings Northeastern Elementary School All-Purpose Room on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 3 p.m. to7p.m.. The party is being sponsored by the Great Lakes Motorcycle Association of Hastings and will include games, prizes, refreshments and face painting. Admission is free, however, tickets for the games will be sold for 25 cents each or five for $1, purchased at the door. Proceeds going to the Barry County Child Abuse Council. For further information, contact Sherry Cosgrove al 948-8709 (business). Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 Liquidation Sale Continues ...by representatives of the Hastings City Bank. All merchandise on the premises of the Cleveland Store* at 124 and 130 E. State Street, Hastings, Michigan will be sold at discounts from 50% to M% off regular prices. Purchases may be settled by cash, Visa and Mastercards or Personal Checks made pay­ able to “Hastings Clothing”, a special account at Hastings City Bank. Offices in Hastings and Middleville Member FDIC HASTINGS CLOTHING...124 and 130 E. State Street, Hastings Childrens store ONLY will be doaad Saturday, October 29 at 5:30 p.m. Everything must go — All childrens layaways must be picked up by Friday, October 28 or they will be return­ ed to scok. Final markdowns start Tuesday, October 25. All Merchandise MARKED DOWN 50% to 90% • Hastings Varsity Jackets $QE00 REG. *75. Sizes 16-14........................ • Delton Varsity Jackets REG. *75. Sizes 12-14-16-18........... Boys Ties Bargain Table _-n/ EverytMng75 % or Son Off Retail Infants Wear - Giris Sportswear Boys Flannel Long Sleeve Shirts - WW $o g 00 AW WhteTtackets Materials °Ut . 50% Off RETAIL .50% Off RETAIL OPEN this Wednesday Night Only until 9:00 P.M by Catherine Lucas and ice cream. Mrs. Burkle was presented with a box of handmade chocolate covered cherries. Those present were Mrs. Stannard, Theresa Fetterman, Doris Niethamer, Ruth Niethamer. Pauline Vroman. Mercedeth McMillen. Marge Vroman. Mildred Brodbeck. Muriel Wells. Cathy Lucas and Ethelyn Burkle. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vroman, Sr. spent several days visiting Mrs. Vroman's sister. Mamie Booth, and her husband, Elmer, in Cleveland, Tenn. They drove to Tennessee through Ohio and Kentucky, and the weather and scenery was very nice the entire trip. While they were in Tennessee, they went into Georgia on a picnic. Rev. Paul Parlow of Edmore who now­ works at a Battle Creek Substance Abuse Center was the supply minister at Zion Lutheran on Sunday. Oct. 23. The members of the church held a business meeting following the worship service and voted to send a call to Rev. Clifford Randall from Morehead. Minn. Rev. Randall for­ merly lived in Michigan. He is married and has two small children. His answer can be expected anytime from one to three weeks from now. The church members also voted to renevand redecorate parts of the parsonage in the next few weeks. Most of the work will be interior freshening and minor repairs as the parsonage was resided ai?d had new storm doors and new windows installed last year. Mr. and Mrs. Eduard Markwart enjoyed a concert by the Canadian Brass at the Wharton Center for performing arts at Notice of Public Hearing Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday, November 8, 1983, 10:30 a.m., 117 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 for the pro­ posed use of Revenue Sharing, *260,000. Paul Kiel, Chairman Barry County Board of Commission PUBLIC NOTICE All persons are hereby notified that the Fiscal 1983 Annual Report of Federal Revenue Sharing Expenditures for the City of Hastings, is available for public inspection. The report and supporting documentation from which the report was prepared are on file at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sharon Vickery, Hastings City Clark Michigan State University last Friday evening. Last weekend Doug and Diane MacKenzie came home from Houghton (U.P.) where they attend Michigan Tech. While they were home, they participated in the wedding of Doug's cousin. Jack Smith of Sunfield. Jack married Cathy Hale of Lake Odessa in the Sebewa Church of God on Saturday af­ ternoon. Doug was a groomsman. A reception was held at the Lake Odessa Community Center following the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stannard held a turkey dinner at their home on Friday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Josh Fredricks and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Everett of Manhattan Beach, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Fredricks were spending a week at the Walter Schmidt farm. Mr. and Mrs. Everett flew to Michigan late in the week and met the Fredricks. The two couples attended the Notre Dame USC football game in South Bend, Ind. on Saturday. The other dinner guests at the Stannard home on Friday night were Mr. and Mrs. G. R. McMillen. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crockford. Mr. and Mrs. John Booher. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Niethamer. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lucas, and Darlene Niethamer. Paul Geiger received a surprise telephone call from Germany on his ffith birthday. The caller was Bernard Becker of Saarbrucken. Mr. Becker met Paul in 1981 when the German was a guest at the home of Paul s son. Dale Geiger, for a week. Dale and Lee Geiger stayed at the Becker home on their recent trip to Europe. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Geiger held a family dinner at their farm home on South Woodland Road later in the day for the senior Mr. Geiger's birthday. The Heralders Quartet will be at Zion Lutheran Church for their 20th annual concert at that church on the evening of Nov. 6. A potluck dinner will be held in honor of this concert. The dinner will be at 6 p.m. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to hear this group's marvelous inspirational singing. Esther Walton 4th. Ward...Hastings CITY COUNCIL Esther has demonstrated her in­ terest in making a good commun­ ity better through progress, preservation and responsible government. “I believe that the city has been well run and I’d like to see that continued. Our government should be as good as it can be while remaining economical. As an architectural historian, I believe in down­ town beautification, but no building owner or merchant should be forced into historic preserva­ tion". Esther Walton is experienced in govern­ ment and community service, management and consulting. Vote Tuesday, Nov. 8 for Esther Walton Paid for by Committee to tied Esther Walton, 525 W. Green St., Hastings, Mi. 49058 �The Hostings Bonner — Thursday, October 27, 1983 — Page 8 - Halloween artists win prizes, receive gift certificates from the Chamber Hastings schoolchildren decorated downtown storefronts with posters depicting all that is special about (he Halloween season. The artists whose worked was judged the best were on hand Tuesday afternoon for ribbons and recognition. First, second and third place winners received gift certificates from the Felpaush Food Center. The contest is sponsored by the Hastings A»-ea Chamber of Commerce. Winners in the grades 1 thru 3 division are (from left) John Herbstreith, Southeastern, Brad Gee, Northeastern, and Jason Miller, Central. Hastings Area School District FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1983 ASSETS: GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 1943 Cash.............................. Accounts Receivable. Taxes Receivable.... Due from other Gov­ ernmental Units......... Other Assets............... TOTALASSETS................. $475,445 8,847 677 ASSETS: 1982 $303,066 43,365 2,550 390,314 263,236 325,823 193,229 $1,004,021 $1,002,531 U ABILITIES A FUND BALANCE: Notes Payable ■ bank Accounts Payable ... Contracts Payable ... Salaries Payable .... Other Liabilities......... Total Liabilities........... 0 101,200 95,429 618,123 8,037 $822,789 $325,000 165,822 166,525 699,694 8,065 11,365,106 Revenues & Fund Balance........................ >181,232 >-362,575 $1,004,021 $1,002,531 TOTAL LIABILITIES A FUND BALANCE....... $ GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 90 REVENUES: Local.............................. State.............................. Federal........................ Incoming Transfers & Other Transactions .. Total Revenues, incoming Transfer & Other Transactions .. STATEMENT 19B3 1902 $3,825,310 3.057,029 176,865 $3,552,259 2,941,661 241.163 86,439 109,081 $7,145,643 $6,844,164 $3,925,190 $3,913,380 631,704 596.901 0 29,325 160,632 103r989 EXPENDITURES: Instruction................... Instruction Employee Benefits... Supporting Services: Pupil.............................. Instructional Staff . General Administration.... School Administration.... Business................. Employee Benefits. Community Services . Capital Outlay ....... Outgoing Transfers & Other Transactions .. Total Expenditures, Outgoing Transfer & Other Transactions .. Excess of Revenues, Incoming Transfer & Other Transactions over Expenditures, Outgoing Transfers & Other Transactions .. 65,275 77,842 275,989 1.454,232 147,178 1,219 44,494 271,208 1,523,963 198,067 1,249 9,529 27,230 25,600 $6,601,836 $6,882,360 ,807 38,196 $-362,575 543,807 >181,232 HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE, 30,1BR3 1087 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 $120,902 55 231 $121,188 $119,931 301 356 $120,588 Fund Balance............. $121,188 $120,588 TOTAL UABILITIES A FUND BALANCE............ $121,188 $120,588 LIABILITIES ft FUND BALANCE 1967 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 $409,235 $438,931 • State..........._______ 0 Total Revenue............. $409,235 Expenditures: Redemption of Bonds $200,000 Interest on Bonds.... 207,938 Other Expenses......... 697 Total Expenditures......... $408,635 Excess of Revenue over Expenditures............. $600 _______ 0 $438,931 $200,000 217,938 2,357 $420,295 $18,636 1967 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND STATEMENT OF FUND EQUITY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1983 Fund Equity. July 1, 1982 Excess of Revenues over Expenditures............. Fund Equity, June 30, 1983 ............. $1,581 $1,581 $1,794 0 Winners in grades 7 and 8 are (from left) Daryl Pyle, Gary K.llay and Aija LIABILITIES: Fund Balance........... 1964 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND (PLEASANTVIEW) COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL TEAR ENDED JUNE 30 Revenue - Local - State. Total Revenue............. Expenditures: Redemption of Bonds interest on Bonds.... Other Expenses......... Total Expenditures... Excess of Revenues over Expenditures ... 1983 1982 $7,211 0 $7,211 $6,740 0 $6,740 $5,000 2,400 24 $7,424 $4,000 2,550 40 $6,590 $-213 $150 1964 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND (PLEASANTVIEW) STATEMENT OF FUND EQUITY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1983 Fund Equity, July 1, 1982 Excess of Revenues over Expenditures............. Fund Equity, June 30, 1983 ,........... $1.794 -213 $1,581 HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1983 1958 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND (PLEASANTVIEW) COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 Cash..................... Taxes Receivable TOTAL ASSETS ... 1983 1982 $2,513 $2,515 $816 40 $856 Fund Balance .... $2,515 $856 1958 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND (PLEASANTVIEW) COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 Revenue - Local - State. Total Revenue............. Expenditures: Redemption of Bonds Interest on Bonds.... Other Expenses......... Total Expenditures... Excess of Revenues over Expenditures............. 1983 1982 $14,328 ______ 0 $14,328 $13,429 ______ 0 $13,429 $12,000 570 99 $12,669 $12,000 1,140 97 $13,237 $1,659 $192 1958 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND (PLEASANTVIEW) STATEMENT OF FUND EQUITY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1983 Twenty-seven kids won honorable mention for their work. They are Yvon Rough, Marc Witnon, Kendra Shepard, Austin Zurtace, Anne Endsley, Debbie Titus. Jill Havey, Cassie Benner, Chawn Davis, Roberta Groner, Lisa Williams, Jackie Long­ street, Cindy Wood, Shanna O'Keefe. Paul Buchanan, Jennifer Kornstadt, Barbie Fare, Blanca Pacheco, Brooke Faught, Ana Pacheco. Rachel Phillips, Aubrey Wa|$on, Alison Gergen, Gary Davis, Violet Krepp, Jane! Davis and Missy Phillips. Fund Equity, July 1, 1982 Excess of Revenue over Expenditures............. Fund Equity, June 30, 1983 ......... $120,588 600 $121,188 Amounts available in the Debt Retirement Funds............................ Amounts to be pro­ vided for the Payment of Bonds........................ TOTAL RESOURCES TO LIQUIDATE LONG-TERM DEBT...................................... Birth Announcements TWIN GIRLS Beth and Douglas King, Hastings, Oct. 24, 1:46 p.m., 6 lb. 13Me oz. and 1:48 p.m., 6 lb. 4 oz. $2,515 $125,284 Deborah and Norman Beard, Lake Odessa, Oct. 11, 2:29 p.m., 9 lb. 10*2 oz. Diana and Thomas Lynn, Hastings, Oct. 11, 5:46 p.m., 6 lb. 94 oz. Shirley Burton, Delton, Oct. 12, 2:41 p.m., 8 lb. 15 oz. Michaelle and Douglas Sans, Shelbyville, Oct. 13, 9:39 a.m., 7 lb. 12 oz. $856 1,659 ..... 4,133,716 $4,259,000 LONG-TERM DEBT PAYABLE: Serial Bonds Payable. Marriage Licenses Jerry N. DePew, 22, Nashville and Tambreia Goodacre, 25, Hastings. Duane C. Woodmansee, 59, Middleville and Jean Koontz, 55, Bradley. Jack Woodmansee, 24, Hastings and Renee Harrington, 21, Hastings. IT’S A GIRL Tressa and Russell Harrington, Nashville, Oct. 18, 5:53 p.m., 5 lb. 8*^ oz. Lynn Kelley, Freeport, Oct. 21,8:48 a.m., 7 lb. 6 oz. Reyne and Benjamin Bauman, Mid­ dleville, Oct. 23,10:58 a.m., 8 lb. 8 oz. Stephanie and Kenneth Krebs, Woodland, Oct. 26, 6:36 a.m., 7 lbs. 7 oz. RESOURCES TO LIQUIDATE LONG-TERM DEBT: 1982 Revenue - Local......... 1982 $1,781 13 0 $1,794 LONG-TERM DEBT GROUP OF ACCOUNTS JUNE 30,1983 1983 TOTALASSETS................. TOTAL ASSETS.............. 1983 $1,580 LIABILITIES: FUND BALANCE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1983 Cash ............................ Taxes Receivable.... Other Assets............... Cash.............................. Taxes Receivable.... Other Assets............... ASSETS: Fund Balance, July, 1,1982 ........... Excess of Revenues, Incoming Transfers & Other T ransactions over Expenditures ... Fund Balance, June 30. 1983 ......... ASSETS: HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1983 1964 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND (PLEASANTVIEW) COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 $4,259,000 STATISTICAL DATA Appraised Value of Equipment.................. $3,494,844 Number of Buildings.......................................................7 Number of Classrooms.............................................. 190 Number of Resident Pupils................................... 3,743 Number of Non-Resident Pupils................................. 3 Teacher minimum salary - BA........................... $16,700 Teacher maximum salary - MA....................... $27,503 Pupil-Teacher Ratio................................................. 28.6 Salaries of equated classroom teachers . $3,591.837 Number of Classroom Teachers.......................... 131 BOARD OF EDUCATION HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT George Wibalda.............................................. President Diane L. Hoekstra................................. Vice-President Judith Lenz......................................................... Secretary Lorry E. Haywood............................................ Treasurer William Baxter.................................................... Trustee Richard H. Shaw.................................................. Trustee James R. Toburen................................................ Trustee The books of the Hastings Area School District were audited by Alexander Grant & Company. Certified Public Accountants and are open for inspection by any citizen. IT’S A BOY Nedra and David Merck, Middleville, Oct. 10. 1:18 a.m., 6 lb. 144 oz. Rebecca and Robert Klein. Nashville. Oct 14. 12:37 p.m.. 8 lb. 15 oz. Jade and Jospeh Roth. Delton, Oct. 18.1:45 p.m.. 8 lb. Connie and Scott Warren. Woodland. Oct. 18. 7:30 p m.. 8 lb. 44 oz. Cindy and Jon Faulkner. Lake Odessa, Oct. 21. 2:12 a.m . 8 lb. 124 oz. Susan and Joseph Lajoye, Clarksville, Oct. 24 . 2:54 a.m., 8 lb. 11 oz. Margaret and John TerMeer, Shelbyville, Oct. 25. 1:31 a m . 6 lb. 1 oz. Kerry and Kendall Wilcox. Lake Odessa. Oct. 25. 2:24 p.m.. 8 lb. 94 oz. If you see NEWS IN THE MAKING, call the HASTINGS BANNER and let us know... 948-8051 Winners in the 4-6 grades division ore (from left) Sarah Fare, Central, and Kori Keast, Northeastern. Not pictured is Jenna Merritt from Central. Barry County man arrested in Wednesday firearms raid A Barry County man was among those arrested in a “firearms" raid made early yesterday morning by federal and local law enforcement agents which netted several dozens illegal weapons and explosive devices. Labeled "Operation Street Sweeper, raids were made on nine area houses — eight of them in Calhoun County and the other in Barry County — and resulted in the arrest of 14 persons on various “firearms’ charges. Apprehended in the Wednesdaj morning raid was James Robert Beary, 34, of 7600 Long Lake. Cloverdale. He had been indicted by a federal grand jury on the charge of “falsification of a federal firearms ap­ plication form” which has a maximum penalty of five years. He was arraigned later in the day at Grand Rapids Federal Court on that charge, plus eight more counts con­ cerning the false acquisition of firearms. In a press conference held in Battle Creek on Wednesday afternoon, enforcement of­ ficers said that weapons and explosives confiscated included machine guns. M-16s, pipe bombs, and sawed-off shotguns. A total of 65 weapons and explosive devices were taken in the sweep that started on 6 a.m. and involved 40 officers, including agents from the Alcohol, Tobocco. and Firearms Division of the U.S. TreasuryDept. — who headed the investigation and raid — and officers from the FBI. BarryCounty Sheriff Dept , Battle Creek Police, and Michigan State Police. In addition to the items seized, undercover agents have purchased another 40 weapons and explosives during the year-long in­ vestigation. Officers said (hat the largest cache of weapons found was in the Cloverdale residence, but added that nothing had been purchased from the Barry County man. There were a number of charges listed against the other 13 persons arrested, cen­ tering mainly on the sale and possession of illegal weapons and explosives and dealing in firearms without a license. Officers alleged that many of the weapons were stolen and were then used in arms trafficking. County pays $400 in sex-bias suit The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners approved a payment Tuesday of $400 to a Barry County transit worker who claimed she was forced to quit due to sexual harassment on the job. “I got my job back and I’m happy,” said Linda Cornelius. She said she did not know how the $400 settlement was figured. Carolyn Coleman, the county’s personnel committee chairman, declined comment, citing an agreement between the parties involved not to talk to the press. Cornelius left her job April 27 after an alleged showdown between she and her supervisor, Theodore Bustance, who has since taken another job. In a suit against the county, and Barry County Transit, Cornelius claimed that Bustance made her “the subject of harassment and discriminatory treatment based upon her sex." �The Hostings Bonner— Thursdoy, October 27, 1983, page 9 One win under belt, Saxons look forward to Marshall by Steve Vedder Dave Storms controls 154 YMCA programs involving 5,000 youngsters from his office in the high school. (Bonner photo) Storms says YMCA working by Steve Vedder The office is littered with balls, folders, important-looking papers and boxes of almost every conceivable type of award. The office looks like, well, “A zoo,” laughs Dave Storms, the office’s sole occupant. But for good reason. Storms, director of the Hastings YMCA, regulates close to 5,000 youngsters in. 154 YMCA-sponsored programs from that office. It’s no wonder it looks a triffle congested. Storms, who came to Hastings in 1981 after working as a youth director in North Canton, Ohio, calls the YMCA programs, “an education." He says the "Y-Winner Philosophy" of everybody playing and winning some type of award is the heart of the YMCA programs. The philosophy dictates that whitle win­ ning and losing is important, it’s better kept in proper perspective. "Winning is important, sure," says Storms, who grew up playing youth recreation sports as a kid. ‘‘Some people think if you don’t have a winner you don’t have a game. It's important, but when a person plays the game they should realize they’re not a failure if they lose.’’ Storms says when a parent or coach becomes too wrapped up in winning, the program falls into the “danger zone.” The parents become too caught up with winning, trophies, and exposure and lose sight of what a YMCA program is all about. ‘‘It’s the competitive edge one step higher,” says Storms. He quickly adds, however, that the Hastings community has always been cooperative of the “Y-Winner philosophy.” "Our boards (YMCA and Youth Council) are behind the philosophy, the coaches are behind it, and yes. I'd say people go along with it. “They know where we stand.” The YMCA office is currently standing between programs. The fall soccer and flag football seasons have just been completed and Storms is gearing up for aerobics and floor hockey in November and mens basketball, indoor soccer and power volleyball in December. Next spring when the snow melts the YMCA will start in with a new soccer season, softball leagues and camps. Summer will bring more camps and playground activities. Storms is particularly proud of the soccer program which has grown from 40 players to over 300 in just two years. "It’s been a nationwide growth," says Storms of soccer. “You can play it anywhere plus at the beginning you don't need a whale of a lotof skill to play the game “The concept really isn’t difficult to grasp.” One program Storms would like to see take off is the Parent-Child program. The program includes three divisions for com­ binations of a father-daughter (called Indian Princess), a father-son (Indian Guide) and a mother-son (Y-Braves). The three divisions have two tribes, Or about 30-40 members in the program. "I’m not quite sure why things haven’t taken off," shrugs Storms. “I guess we just haven’t hit the market or people are too busy." Funding for the Parent-Child Program as well as the other YMCA and Youth Council programs comes from the United Fund, the Hastings City Council, and from participant fees. Those contributors, plus 1300 hours of donated facility time by the school system, combines to keep fees nominal. "If it weren’t for all three of those organizations we wouldn’t have a Yprogram,” says Storms. “We can offer highquality programs that are equal to any Yprograms around here." Even from an office that looks like "a zoo.” With the monkey knocked cleanly off its back, the Hastings football team will be gunning for win No. 2 this Friday against Marshall. The Saxons punctured Hillsdale’s balloon last Friday. 19-16, to finally break into the win column. And for one of the rare moments this year, Saxon coach Jeff Simpson was afforded the luxury of feeling good after a game. "Once the kids got going, they got ex­ cited," said Simpson of the Hillsdale game. "They saw they could score without hurting themselves (via a turnover) and developed confidence in themselves. Hopefully, they will keep it going for the next two games." One thing Simpson particularly would like to see kept rolling in his team's offense. Bogged down by turnovers and mental mistakes most of the season, the offense turned in its best performance of the season against Hillsdale. The Saxons turned three long drives into touchdowns and had season highs in passing yardage (110), completions (eight) and total yards (252). In addition, the 142 rushing yards was the team’s second best effort of the year. Louie Burroughs showed flashes of 1982 as he ran for 86 yards in his best effort of the year. This week the Saxons host Marshall. The Redskins are 2-3 in the league and 4-3 overall and are coming off a 34-14 loss to co-leader Albion. With a win and a couple of breaks. Hastings could still finish in a tie for fourth in the Twin Valley — a far cry from first but better than where the team was headed a week ago. Delton plans recognition for athletic boosters who raised funds for new track During half-time ceremonies of this Friday’s home football game, the DeltonKellogg Board of Education plans to recognize the efforts of the school’s Athletic Boosters who have provided an all-weather track for the district’s students. Superintendent Dr. John Sanders said the Athletic Boosters did all the planning, organizing, and fund raising for the new $99,263. eight-lane track that now encircles the football field. Besides the track itself, the total cost in­ cluded walkways, improvements to the bleachers, and fencing. The majority of the funds were raised through Bingo games, and the Boosters spent five years on the project. Among those to be honored Friday include Glenn and Dorothy Weever who served as project coordinators for the new track, Basil Hammond who is the Boosters’ current president, and JoAnn and Frank Ryan who have been in charge of the Bingo games. Delton School Board President Vem Scott will recognize the Boosters and present them with a token of appreciation during half­ time. Athletic Director Randy Knowles, organizer of the recognition program, will serve as master of ceremonies. Following the game, a reception will be held for all members of the Athletic Boosters in the high school cafeteria. Dr. Sanders said the school appreciates what the group has done for the youth in the community. “This track is really a fine facility and will get a lot of years use. I’m sure, by both our physical education and athletic programs,” he said. In the biggest game in the county on Friday, Maple Valley is hosting Pcnnfield with the Southern Michigan Athletic Association litle on the line. Both teams have perfect 54) league marks. The game will feature such interesting twists as . — The revenge factor. In the same situation a year ago. Pennfield bumped off Maple Valley even though many people thought the Lions outplayed their hosts. — A first title for Maple Valley. The school has never won an outright football cham­ pionship in any league. The Lions last tied for a championship in 1971. — A second straight undefeated season for Pennfield. The Panthers have won 17 straight games dating back to 1981. Maple Valley coach Dan Watson said both his team and Pennfield will be physically ready to play ’The Game'. "Pennfield is hitting its stride. They’re probably playing as good or better than they have all year," said Watson. In other games on the next to the last Friday of the season, Hudsonville is at .Middleville (4-3 overall, 4-2 league). Hudsonville has beaten Middleville the last couple years and Trojan coach Ray Page would like to end the O-K Blue schedule with a win over the Eagles. Hudsonville is 2-4 in the league and 2-5 overall. A win would assure the Trojans of at least a tie for second place, not exactly what the Trojans had in mind when the season opened, but nothing to sneeze a. either. Lakewood (2-5, 1-4) travels to Fremont to play the winless Packers. The Vikings are coming off their second shutout of the year, a 124) whitewash of Cedar Springs. In the fifth and final game involving a Barry County team. Parchment is at Delton (2-5. 2-3). Delton is coming off a 284) loss to KVA champ Galesburg-Augusta and would like to garner some momentum before its Nov. 4 meeting with Hastings. Hillsdale. Mike Matthews, who threw for 110 yards, hit Paul Turnes with a touchdown pass in the first quarter and Turnes’ extra point gave Hastings a 74) lead. After Hillsdale hit a field goal to cut the lead to 7-3, Dave Kensington scored his first varsity touchdown from the two-yard line. Hastings led 13-3 at that point. Hillsdale scored on an off-tackle play to cut the margin to 13-9, but Kensington scored his second touchdown with only a minute to go in the game to wrap things up. Hillsdale scored on a long touchdown pass with 16 seconds left. Hastings 19, Hillsdale 16 Galesburg-Augusta 28, Delton 0 The Saxons captured their first game of the year with the three-point decision over Delton's modest two-game winning streak came to a screeching halt last Friday with a 284) loss at Galesburg-Augusta. Middleville 37, Byron Center 6 Scott Kaminski scored three touchdowns on runs of two, four, and seven yards and finished with 104 yards rushing in 22 carries in leading the Trojans to the win. Tim Heffner connected with Scott Duflo for a 32-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter for Middleville’s first touchdown. Kaminski accounted for the two-point conversion and an 84) lead. Byron Center's Todd Hielkema scored on a seven-yard minutes later to cut the lead to 86. Kaminski then took matters in his own hands. He scored on a two-yard run in the second quarter and followed that with a fouryard TD run right before the half. Steve Rosenberg ran for the first two-point conversion while Heffner passed to Lester Caldwell for the second two-pointer. Mid­ dleville led 24-6 at the half. Kaminski scored his third and final touch­ down in the third period on a seven-yard run. Darrell Smelker accounted for Mid­ dleville’s final points in the fourth quarter on a 20-yard run. Two blocked punts led to two of the Ram touchdowns. The first was scored on a 15yard run by Mike Askew and the second was on a 32-yard pass from Jim Joiner Askew also scored the Rams’ other two touchdowns on a five-yard run and a fouryard scamper. Lakewood 12, Cedar Springs 0 Lakewood's football team ended a fivegame losing streak with a 124) whitewash of Cedar Springs. Charles Coon scored the first points of the game on a six-yard run in the first quarter. Lakewood had taken possession of the ball at its own 40-yard line following a punt. Barker made a key 20-yard run to take the ball to the six. Barker scored Lakewood's second touch­ down early in the fourth period on a five-yard run. Maple Valley 37, Bronson 14 The Lions smashed Bronson 37-14 last Friday to set up this year’s climatic Southern Michigan Athletic Association championship game with Battle Creek Pennfield. In that game Maple Valley turned a pair of first quarter fumble recoveries into touch­ downs when Marty Martin and Chris Barton scored on four-yard runs. Scott Everett's extra point gave Maple Valley a 134) lead. In the second quarter, Ryan Trowbridge scooped up a fumble and rambled 30 yards for a touchdown. Everett’s kick gave the Lions a 204) lead. That lead was upped to 274) when Robert Browne scored on a 14-yard jaunt and Everett made it 304) at the half with a 32-yard field goal. Joe Losinski scored a pair of touchdowns for Bronson in the second half, but were sandwiched around a nine-yard touchdown run by Eric Brown for Maple Valley. Statistically, Maple Valley outrushed Bronson 268-172, and also outpassed them SO36. Maple Valley completed three of nine passes and Bronson six for 12. Hastings hosting junior high basketball tourney The championship game of the annual Hastings Junior High Basketball Tour­ nament is scheduled to be played Oct. 27. Wayland’s seventh grade team and Pennfield's eighth grade team have already qualified for the championship contest Their opponents were to have been decided Wednesday night, Oct. 25 when the Delton seventh and eighth graders tangled with Hastings. The losers of Wednesday's games will play in the tournament's consolation round starting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday with the championship games scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Championship trophies will be presented to winners and ribbons will be given to all participants. Tickets for the tournament will be sold at the door and are $1.50 for adults and 50 cents for students. Saxon eagers drop Hillsdale 48-37 SPORTS ...ata glance by Stave Vedder Quotes and more quotes I swear someday I’m going to write a book. I’m going to include all the humorous quotes I’ve collected over the years from an array of coaches and athletes. You see athletes aren't all that dumb. They can crack a one-liner as good as the next guy. • I mean FU probably never make $800,000 a year chasing a little white ball ail over some gorgeous stadium implanted with artificial grass in front of 50,000 admirers. Every so often these “athletes" come up with some nifty one-liners. And I think I’ll share some of the more amusing ones I’ve heard lately. Move over Richard Pryor and Steve Martin. Bill Yeoman, University of Houston football coach bemoaning the fact that 300-pound tackle Earl Jones was ruled ineligible for academic reasons: “He can move around pretty good. He just didn't move to class too well.” Frank Layden, general manager of the woeful Utah Jazz basketball team: “We formed a booster dub in Utah, but by the end of die season it had turned into a terrorist group." Elaine Johnson, a Canadian amateur golfer after her shot struck a tree and landed in her bra: “I’ll take the two-stroke penalty, but I’ll be damned if I'll (Jay it where it lays.” Mark Moseley. Washington Redskin kicker on the importance of his Super Bowl ring: “It may end up in the gutter, but if it does, I’ll be wearing it.” Cecil Johnson. Tampa Bay linebacker on why he doesn’t play middle linebacker: “Playing middle linebacker is like walking through a lions’ cage in a threepiece pork-chop suit.” George Rogers. New Orleans Saints running back on goals: "I want to gain 1,500 or 2,000 yards, whichever comes first.” Neil Bonnett, racecar driver ex­ plaining why h-'s mounted a 300-hp motor on his lightweight 19-ft. fishing boat: “You hook a bass at 100 miles an hour and it takes the fight right out of him." Cheryl Miller. USC basketball player on why she didn’t worry about drug testing at the Pan Am Games: “I don’t use steroids. I don’t want to wake up some morning with a beard." Foge Fazio upon learning his Pitt­ sburg footbal I team was picked to finish 4-7 by Playboy magazine: “I switched my subscription to Penthouse.’’ Hastings broke open a close game in the fourth quarter and went on to beat Hillsdale 48-37 in a girls basketball game on Tuesday night. The Saxons held a 28-27 lead over Hillsdale after three periods, but proceeded to out­ score the hosts 20-10 in the final eight minutes to cinch the win. Hastings is now 11-2 overall and 5-2 in the Twin Valley. Unbeaten and state-ranked Marshall still leads the league. Senior center Paula Atkinson scored 14 points to lead Hastings. Atkinson hit six of 12 field goals and was two of four from the fine. She added seven rebounds before fouling out. . Amy Atkinson added 11 points and 11 rebounds for Hastings and Tammy Connor and Karen Williams scored nine and eight points for the Saxons. The Hastings jayvee team knocked off Hillsdale 31-19 as nine Saxons broke into the scoring column. Kristin Trahan had seven points and Suzie Carlson had six. The jayvee team is now 10-1 overall and 6-1 in the league. The upcoming girls basketball schedule shows Hastings playing at Sturgis on Nov. 1 and at Marshall on Nov. 3. The seventh trade Hastings twe (Flrat row, loft to right) Sandy Warren, lesley Dipart, 'enny Toravella, Kris Ross. Nancy Vitale, Kris Howe, Tracy Johncock. (Second row. left to right) Shelly Obenour. Jenny Jacobs, Anna Spindler. Kelli TeBo. Diane Dykstra, Kim McDonald, Manager Paige Nelson. (Third row, left to right) Coach Cynthia Robbe, Marci Miller, Stacy Jordan, Evy Vargay, Laura Lenz, Carrie Carr, Abby Forbes, Jenny King. State basketball tourney pairings announced The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) has announced sites and assignments for the upcoming state basketball tournament. Approximately 699 schools will enter the tournament in 126 district tournaments the week of Nov. 17-23. Thirty-one regional tournaments will take place the following week, Nov. 29-Dec. 3. and quarterfinals are slated for Dec. 7. The semi-finals and finals are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9-10. Delton, Hastings, and Lakewood have been assigned to the Wayland Class B district which also includes Wayland and Caledonia. Maple Valley has been assigned to play at Bath in a Class C district with Dewitt. Lansing Catholic Central, PewamoWestphalia, Williamston and Bath. Middleville will play its district at Hopkins High School with Byron Center. Fennville. Grand Rapids Kent Occupational, South Christian. Hamilton, and Hopkins. The eighth grade Hastings team: (First row, left to right) Monoger Diane Dukes, Carl Bradley, Amy Bowers, Karen Smith, Debbie Dukes, Melanie Cook, Manager Arnie Temby. (Second row. left to right) Shelly Converse, Chris Howell, Tracy Heath. Laurie Kensington, Beth Huver. Timmi Watson. Bobby Frick. (Third row, left to right) Janice Nolen. Kim McColl, Michelle Rice, Joell Carpenter, Julie Dimmers, Heather Prucha, Kelly Schneider, Coaches Kelly Yarger and Judy Anderson. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, October 27, 1983, page 10 Bowling results MAJORS Piston Ring, 20; Stevens Trucking, 15; Hastings Bowl, 14.5; Muldoon’s Welcome Tavern, 14.5; E.W. Bliss Co., 13; Frantz Buick, 12.5; Electric Motor Service, 12; Fruins, 10.5. High Games and Series: D. Lambert, 202214-549; D. Callihan, 529; R. Conley, 210-579; B. Bowman, 221-567; M. Verus, 529; G. Bridleman, 510; B. Heath, 200-504; N. Heath, 541; C. Stevens, 502, J. Mazag, 221-516; M. Cole, 540; R. Pierce, 502; H. Keeler, 570; T. Westbrook, 202-526; G. Furley, 518. SUN. NIGHT MIXED Sandbaggers, 23-9; Pin Pals, 22-10; Hooter Crew, 19-13; Hosers, 19-13; Big Four, 19-13; HotShots, 1B4-134; Foul Friends, 17Vi-14Me; Alley Cats, 17-15; The Toads, 16Mt-15Mz: Spare Farts, 154-164; Tails End, 15-17; Escapees, 15-17; Really Rotten, 14-18; Roustabouts, 13-19; Gutter Dusters, 13-19; White Lightning, 11-21; Buzzin' Cuzzins, 1121; The Fruins, 9-23. High Games and Series (Men): R.B. Snyder, 181; J. Birman, 203-569; M. Sutton, 166; E. Kelly, 189; D. Smith, 185; G. Snyder, 177; J. DeZess, 189; M. Snyder, 215-551; R. Ogden, 204. High Games and Series (Women): P. Snyder, 188; M. Beach, 170; I. Clark, 160; D. Snyder, 200; S. Birman, 252-577; J. Hass, 160; M. Bloss, 153; D. Brown, 147; N. Rounds, 167; L. Tilley, 196-531. Splits Converted: M. VanKidlenburg, 5-7; M. Tilley, 4-7-10; J. DeZeas, 5-7. THURS. MORN. WOMEN’S Gillons Construction, 23-5; Gun Ridge Girls. 184-94; Lilley’s of the Alley, 16-12; Keeler Apts., 15-13; Country Kettle Cafe. 1513; J & G Stock Farm. 15-13; Elm Pond Acres. 15-13; The Buns. 14-14: Bosley s Hustlers. 13-15; Mode O’Day. 10-18; Slow Pokes, 74-204; Trio, 6-22. High Games and Series: S. Mogg. 184-513; L. Tilley. 236-564; S. Varney. 181; A. Eaton. 158; M. Atkinson, 180-508; D. Keeler. 169; R. Stoepker, 173451; B. Usborne, 136; S. Miller. 172. THURS. TWISTERS Big John's. 20-8; Frantz, 18-10; J & M Service, 16-12; Hastings Bowl. 144-134; Hastings Mutual Ins. Co.. 14-14; Hastings Automatic Heating. 134-144; Mini Champs. 13-15; Shamrock Bar, 11-17, Burns Refrigeration, 104-174; Superette. 94-184High Games: J. Hurless, 166; D. Kelley. 190. B. Kruko, 152; N. Taylor, 164; K. Daiman, 140; P. Norris, 157; P. Wright, 157; S. Bachelder, 150; M. Snyder, 150; B. Hughes, 192; B. Steele, 156; J. Obenour, 152. High Series: B. Welch, 161423; L. Fruin, 146-391; K. Thomas, 179462; J. Morgan, 188482; L.Barnum, 189493; L.Tilley, 181482; C. Allen, 171454; B. Howes, 161457; P. Arendz, 192-525; N. LaJoye, 157433; A. Burd, 134484. MONDAY MIXERS Rodee's, 214-64; D. Humel Triple A, 19-9; Carrousel Realty, 16-12; Art Meade Auto, 1612; Medical Care Facility, 16-12; Hastings Bowl, 15-13; Gun Ridge Golf, 15-13; Muldoon’s, 14-14 Michelob, 14-14; Cinder Drugs, 13-15; Jeffs Casual Wear, 13-15; Naturally Yours, 13-15; Dewey’s Auto Body, 13-15; Muir Drugs, 124-154; Stalwart Bldgs., 12-16; Hastings Flower Shop, 10-18; Valley Realty, 10-18 Girrbach’s, 9-19. High Games and Series: I. Cole, 179; V. Cook, 182; P. Arends, 174; B. Burkholder, 166; C. Guernsey, 166; D. Nelson, 179; S. Nelson, 186; C. Nichols, 179; K. Schantz, 209505; F. Girrbach, 186; E. Ulrich, 180-507; S. Merrill, 188-530. S. Splits Converted: Nichols, 74-10. Nelson. 9-7; C. BOWLER ETTES Kent Oil. 18-10; Farrell’s Heating, 18-10; Coenen’s Construction. 18-10; D J. Electric, 174-104; Hair Port. 17-11; Mathews Riverview. 17-11; Hecker Agency, 16-12; Hastings Fiberglass 14-14; Pioneer Motel, 14-14; Pennock Hospital. 14-14, Hair Care Center. 13-15; Reminder, 13-15; Hastings Bowl. 124-15'2; Big George’s. 12-16; Hause Realty, 11-17; Elna’s Hair Designs. 104174; Medical Care Facility. 94-184; CD’s, 7-21. High Games and Series: S. Raymond. 168; J. Koelje. 179; B. Moody, 180; S. Jackson, 215-607. M. Lyons. 165; B. Hughes, 190; E Dunham. 193-553; L. Elliston, 2M-532; C. Heifner, 155-409, J. Maurer. 166; S. Drake. 209; Pi Arends. 181; T. Daniels. 184. L. Fuller. 202; F. Cuddahee. 189; C. Cuddahee. 179; M. Moore, 157; J. Richardson, 186; S. Merrill. 189; B. Maker, 185; J. Hickey, 187; M. MacKenzie, 176; J. Bassett, 212-551; M. DePew, 221; P. Lundquist, 239-554; D. Snyder, 193. Splits Converted: C. Falconer, 4-7-10; S. Wilt, 4-7-9-10; S. Merrill. 4-10; J. Bassett, 67. Patti Lundquist bowled 100 pins over her average — 239. WED. P.M. Ted's, 24; Alflen & Assoc., 20; Hair Care Center. 19 ; Champion Tax Service, 17; Nash­ ville Locker. 15; Varney’s Stables, 15; Art Meade Auto Sales, 144; Vogt, 14; Gillons, 134; Whim-z, 8. High Games and Series: L. Johnson, 160; L. Tilley, 204; B. Faul, 183; S. VanDenburg, 208; D. Burns, 177464; P. Godbey, 143-355; P. Frederickson, 190421; M. Snyder, 192460; M. L. Snyder. 189-504; L. Elliston, 198-522. Splits Converted: M. Haywood, 2-7-8; P. Croninger, 6-7. Jackson State Prison: Hann.-, rakr Sou u * Bowler of the Week: Peg Croninger 174508. HASTINGS MFG.Ct). Dewey’s Auto. 130, Viking. 125; Hastings Flower Shop. 126; Machine Room, 115'..; Leftovers. 1104; Chrome Room. 1254. McDonald's, 1184; Office. 109 High Games and Series: C. Baker. 217-207603; J. Laubaugh. 227-583; P. Castelien. 220577; D. Solmes, 221-574; R. Solmes. 205-551; W. Beck. 546; M. Tucker. 513; A. Dukes. 513; M. Cole. 200-509; N. Proctor. 218-504; M Howell. 5M. THURS. ANGELS Style Salon. 22-6; Hastings Oxygen Supply. 17-11; Pennoek Hospital. 14-14; Hastings City Bank. 12-16; Cone Zone. 10-18; Bobs Restaurant & Grill, 9-19. High Games and Series: B. Stehr. 188; R. Leinaar. 137; C. Garlinger. 147; D Burns. 183; L. Watson, 137; S. Alexander. 134; S. Lesick, 158; S. Langford. 156-158; S. Jacobs. 139; E. Mesecar, 179-524; B Moody. 177; K. Winick, 168; B. Callihan, 166; B. Falconer, 175; N. McDonald, 162. Outdoor News Storms prompt waterfowl migration by John Lerg. Dept, of Natural Resources Moving south with the fail storms, mirgrant ducks from the Canadian provinces are expected any time now. These birds remain north on their summering grounds until they are forced out by freezing ice. Most of these ducks are diving ducks that swim several feet beneath the water to find food. In order to do this, they are built dif­ ferently. Their feet are set far back on their bodies to facilitate swimming. Their bodies are more dense to allow them to submerge and swim. These diving ducks move into Michigan and congregate on traditional inland lakes in addition to the Great Lakes. These inland lakes include Manistique Lake, Otsego Lake, Houghton Lake, and Lake Lansing. Closer to home. Gun Lake, Wall Lake, and Morrow Pond are often used. The ducks wilk remain on these lakes feeding on aquatic plant life and fresh water shellfish until icing conditions force them on their way again. Then, they will set their sights on wintering grounds in places on the east coast like Chesapeake Bay or along the Gulf of Mexico. Words for the Y’s BY... Dave Storms Floor Hockey • Starting Saturday, Nov. 12 and continuing until December 17 <exc’uding Saturday. Nov. 26i the YMCA-Youth Council will he offering a fun-filled Saturday mor­ ning program for boys and girls in grades 38. The program will be held in the Hastings Junior High School west gym. Participants must wear gym clothes and gym shoes and come ready Io play because lockerrooms will not be available. All the floor hockey equipment will be furnished by the YMCAYouth Council. Those in grades 7-8 will play from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., those in grades 3-4 will play from 9:30 a m. - 10:30 a.m. and those in grades 5-6 will play from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. There is no charge for this program thanks to the Hasitngs Community Fund, City Council, and the Hastings Public Schools. Participants may come any week and pre­ registration is not required. For more in­ formation, you may call the YMCA office at 945-4574. Tail Football Season Results - Over 100 boys participated in this year's tail football program. After six weeks of play, in the 34 grade division Penn. State was the overall champion, with the Roaring Cowboys the champs the division winner Ln the 5-6 grade league. A special thanks to all the Hastings High School football players and their coaches who came out and helped coach all the teams. Fall Soccer - Because of the rain on last Saturday’s soccer game, all players who participated in the fall soccer program should call their coaches for their soccer patches, if they haven't already received them. Registration for the spring and fall soccer program in 1984 will take place in March. Watch this column and thelake home flyers from school during that time for more information. Rock N” Aerobics - Starting November 1 and continuing for six weeks, the YMCAYouth Council will be offering an aerobic dance program for those in grades 6-12. The Lakewood plans alumni basketball Here’s the game everybody's been waiting for. the '74 and '75 basketball teams against the '79 and '80 basketball teams! Together these teams compiled a record of 91 wins and 7 losses. The team of '74 was 21-2 and '75 was 26-1, for a combined record of 47-3. The team of '79 was 21-3 and '80 was 23-1, for a com­ bined record of 44-4. The alumni teams had a total dominance of the tri-river league by winning four championships. Date: Friday. Nov. 18. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $2 per person. Support the basketball program by cheering for your favorite alumni team and some of the great players of the past that made Lakewood a basketball power. Squirrels more active in fall The first cold nights of fall cause changes in many wild critters. Squirrels become more active and they also change physically to prepare for winter’s coming. In addition to the long guard hairs that adorn the squirrel’s fur coat, thick, fine, soft underfur is added to - keep the squirrel warm. Just under the* skin, squirrels add a layer of fat to act as a ther­ mal blanket holding in body heat. To prepare for winter, squirrels are busy now gathering nuts, seeds and acorns into stores for the long winter. However, in their frenzy to store fcod, they forget where many of these caches are buried: As a result, acorns buried in the fall are never recovered. Often these seeds will germinate in the spring and begin new tree seedlings. In this way, squirrels help to perpetuate the forest where they live. Adaptations that critters have to cope with such hard times as winter are common. Adaptations that critters have that benefit other living things are not uncommon. As nature’s mysteries are unravelled, one begins to appreciate how intertwined they really are. Barry County's Leading Newspaper (Since 1856; Coldwater beats Saxon harriers Coldwater’s cross country team lost to Coldwater 24-32. Mike Shaw finished second (17:14), Brian Bennett took third (17:20) and Wayne Oom finished fifth (17:25) for Hastings. Char Gibbs was the top Hastings girls placer in second with a time of 20:27. Cherie Bradley finished third at 22:01. program is especially designed for those in those grades, and music will be from the Top 40. The class will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at Southeastern gym. For those in grades 6-8, the class will be from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and those in grades 9-12, the class will be from 4.45 p.m. - 5:45 p m. Each class has a limited number of participants so pre­ registration is necessary. The cost is $10. To register, you should put your child’s name, address, phone and class desired for, and mail it and your check to: 520 E. Francis, Hastings. Mrs. Mel Hund will be the in­ structor For more information, you may call the YMCA at 9454 574. Men’s Adult Volleyball Meeting - On Tuesday, Nov. 8, in room 182 of the Hastings Junior High, at 7:30 p.m., there will be a team meeting for the formation of the winter men's volleyball program. Team formation, playing times, and fees will be discussed at that time. Any team that played last year or any new team or players are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact the YMCA at 9454574. Women's Adult Volleyball Meeting - On Tuesday, Nov. 8, in room 182 of the Hastings Junior High, al 8 p.m., there will be team meeting for the formation of the winter women’s volleyball program. The program in detail will be discussed along with team formation and team fees. Any new team that would like to play or players or teams in the women's fall program are encouraged to attend. SCOREBOARD YMCA WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE STANDINGS Standings as of Oct. 24. W L A League Fiberglass Great Lakes Federal Advocates Buckland Insurance Hook Auto Supply B League Lake Odessa Livestock Ink Spots McDonald’s Spykers Spectrum Thomapple Valley Bumpers W L 13 12 10 10 8 6 5 4 4 3 4 6 6 8 10 11 12 12 League B McIntyre & Assoc. Ionia Ra Dars Jim Stowell's Const. Lakeview Lanes Village Hair Care T J.’s Pizza Scott's North Inn Woodland Merchants 14 14 9 9 9 8 3 3 3 2 2 7 7 7 /8 A3 13 13 Purchases may be settled by cash, Visa and Mastercards or personal checks made pay­ able to “Hastings Clothing", a special account at Hastings City Bank. (fttv Bank 3-Month Subscription haven’t received the paper in some time...this offer is FOR YOU!) Banner Add My Name fo Your... “TRY US” Subscribers Name__ I I I I I I I I I I Address. City__ . Ml. Zip Phone. (BARRY COUNTY ONLY) Return this coupon with your check to: THE HASTINGS BANNER P. O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 I ■ I I No. you con receive The Hostinft Berner in your home every week ot this special "TRY US" introductory offer If you haven't read The Hestfefi (emer lately, you'll like all of the exciting changes that we've made to keep you better informed of the news in Hastings and Barry County. 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All merchandise on the premises of the Hastings, Michigan will be sold at discounts $050 12 11 9 8 7 7 0 Results as of Oct. 12. Claveland Store* at 124 and 130 E. State Street. from 50% to 00% off regular prices. SPECIAL OFFER of a 1 7 6 9 13 Lakewood Ed women’s volleyball Liquidation Sale Continues TryUs...You’ULikeUs!!! 14 8 6 6 2 _o/ . „ 50% or More Below Retail Price * Open Wednesday, October 26 until 9 P.M. * — MENS STORE WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL ALL MERCHANDISE IS SOLD — All mens layaway MUST BE picked up by MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 . . . or they will be returned to stock. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, October 27, 1983, page 11 Hastings enjoys first win — . Gilmore Jewelers DIAMOND SALE & REMOUNT CLINIC Friday, October 28... 9 a.m. ytH 8 p.m. SAVE UP TO 50% ON FULL CARAT DIAMONDS Have Your Jewelry Modernized — Attend the... REMOUNT CLINIC By special arrangement, a factory representative from a leading jewelry manufacturer will be in this store all day Friday. Bring your diamonds and other precious stones and enjoy the beauty of seeing them mounted in a beautiful new T4K ring, pendant or earring. The cost is so low because you own the diamonds. Gilmore Jewelers 102 EA$( STATE STREIT HAbllNGb Ml; HlGAN Why don’t you open an account at NBH... and enjoy the convenience of 24-HOUR BANKING With our newly installed ATM — Automatic Teller Machine available anytime of day... 7 days a week in our east' vestibule; with pleny of convenient FREE PARKING! Apply for your 24-Hour... Banking Card Your keys to 24-Hour Banking are your card and your personal Identification number (secret code). Get yours today and gain access to your money whenever you're ready. We know that time is important to you After six losses this season, Hastings football fans were treated to win by the home team on Friday against conference rival Hillsdale. The Saxons scored three times and defensively held the Hornets at bay to claim a well-earned 19-16 decision. Above Assistant Coach Randy Holly (foreground), Head Coach Jeff Simpson, and players urge on their team. Also above is the brass section of the "Marching Saxons" who helped entertain the crowd at halftime. Also taking part in the festivities were members of the YMCA cheerleading class who took turns on the sidelines, helping the varsity gals. Among them were (top left photo, from left) Taleno Wilkins, 8, and Lisa Storms, 8, both third graders from Hastings, and (bottom left photo, from left) Lyndy Acker, 8, Shona Murphy, 9, and Jenny Bender, 9, all fourth graders from Hastings. It’s a sure bet that convenience is too. That’s why we offer 24 Hour Banking because there are times when you’re ready to do your banking outside of regular bank­ ing hours. Or just want to get in and out in a hurry. So we’re ready. Anytime you are. And even when you’re not. 24 Hour Banking. We’re ready... With the 24 Hour Banking new auto­ mated teller service, you can choose your banking hours. 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(tfn) ADVANCED FINANCIAL PLANNING: Seeking an individual to be trained to work with people in the areas of tax shelters, investment management, pensions, life insurance and mutual funds. Position offers a salary plus commission. John Hancock Companies, Craig Kobylik, Kalamazoo, 385-0002. (11-3) HONEY AVAILABLE: Strained or comb. Any size from pint to gallon - all raw. Call 367-4140. (tfn) FOR SALE: 1980 VW Rabbit 2-dr. hatchback, 4 speed, air conditioning, AM-FM stereo, best offer. Call 945-5274 or 945-2013. (tfn) FOR SALE: 1971 Chevy Impala 2-dr., V-8, automatic, power steering, power brakes, Florida car, no rust, new paint, new exhaust system, AM-FM cassette stereo, best offer. Call 9455274 or 945-2013. (tfn) FOR SALE: 1981 Ford F250, % ton, 4 speed, 6 cylinder, sharp. Smith & Doster Ford, 623-5111 or 623-5131. FOR SALE: 1977 Ford LTD wagon, extra low miles, one owner. Smith & Doster Ford, 623-5111 or 623-5131. FOR SALE: 1981 Subaru, 4wheel drive. Go anywhere car, one owner. Smith & Doster Ford, 623-5111 or 6235131. FOR SALE: 1972 Nova, 350, automatic, good tires, body good. Call 672-5528. Martin. LADIES: Spice up your life and your pocketbook. Be an UndercoverWear agent. Selling lingerie is fun. Home party plan. Interested? 1-616979-3684. (10-27)__________ COLOR: Become an in­ dependent color consultant with Beauty for All Seasons and open the door to fashion shows, corporate consulting, seminars, workshops, lec­ tures, etc. Full- or part-time. Professional training in color analysis, wardrobe coordination and make-up technique. Minimal in­ vestment. Contact Martha Langbo, 616-968-1201 or Marilyn Kennedy, 616-9631498. (16-27) MACHINIST - TOOL & DIE: FOR RENT General machine shop work, HOME FOR RENT: Mid­ some molds and dies. CNC dleville, three bedroom experience helpful. B & G ranch with garage. $450, plus Machinery Co., 616-698-9050. deposit and utilities. Grand Rapids, 364-8542. (11-17) OPPORTUNITIES TWO APTS. FOR RENT: One apartment has one SATELLITE ANTENNA bedroom, one apartment has dealerships available. No two bedrooms. Rent $225 or experience required. Dealer $235 per month. Yuu pay cost for complete unit as low utilities. For appt., call 945- as $757. Retail $1,395. Call 5251. 303-574-4988. (11-3) FREELANCE PETS WRITER Earn big money fast and FL'LL BLOODED PIT BULL easy writing articles and PUPPIES FOR SALE: short stories from your own Clarksville, 693-2680. (11-3) home. Call 1-716-842-6000, PUPPIES: Doberman and ext. 46922. lab mix, $5 each. 948-2638 MOBIIFHOMES p.m. GARAGE SAIES 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: 2179 W. State Rd., Hastings, Fri., Oct. 28, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 29, 9 a.m. -3 p.m. MOBILE, modular, ami double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings md Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457 Caledonia or 698-7490. Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) NOTICES Middleville AA meetings. Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) MUST SELL: Brand new set of encyclopedia. $850 new. will seU for $450. Phone 9454156. (tfn) WANTED: Chains and weights for Wheel Horse tractor. Reasonable. 9459732. (11*3) FOR SALE: Blond cedar chest, $100; stereo console, $25. Call 945-2844 after 5 p.m. (11-3)___________________ FOR SALE: Snowmobile suit, size 6X, excellent condition, $8. 945-3696. ROUND OAK WOOD & COAL RANGE: Has water jacket and new grates, needs repair. Sell or trade for firewood. 945-4962. Fiddlers gathering in Hastings Sat. HAPPY BIRTHDAY. IKE! Love. Phyl HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD! Love, Rockie, Terri, Amns & Tosh from Texas CONGRATULATIONS, MISS PIGGY! You really are a star! FOR SALE: Spinet-console piano bargain. Wanted: responsible party to take over low monthly payments on spinet piano. Can be seen locally. Write Credit Manager: P.O. Box 537, Shelbyville, IN 46176. (11-10) FARM ANIMAIS FOR SALE: Rabbits - two bucks, three does, and some young. 948-8761. (10-27) SERVICES PIANO TUNING, repairing,' rebuilding, refinishing.. Estimates. Two assistantsfor faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) Fiddlers playing old-time music will gather Saturday at the Community Building on the Barry County Fairgrounds. The sixth annual Halloween weekend Fiddlers’ Jamboree, sponsored by the Or iginal Michigan Fiddlers Association, will begin at noon and continue through 5 p.m. From 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., an old-fashioned square dance will be held. Les Raber is the local coordinator for the event. All of the fiddlers will be given an op­ portunity to perform at the microphone. Raber said that other stringed instrument players and piano players are welcome to join the fiddlers. The jamboree is open to the public free of charge. Members of the Welcome Corners Methodist Church will serve sandwiches, soft drinks, cider and homemade pie for refresh­ ments. Cider will also be on sale in jugs. "Because of the stiffer drinking laws, the court system figures on more cases." Gordon explained, "and the register of deeds is expecting more land sales." Otherwise, he said, agencies are at the same budget level as in '83. Cuts that have been made have come from assorted minor funds. "There's nothing dramatic concerning cutbacks that will fire the public's imagination." noted Gordon. “Internally, we feel things are going well and we’ll continue some things that have been started." Concerning the anticipated revenues, the finance committee figures a slight increase in property tax revenues, from $2,402 million to $2,409 million, but expects a drop in delinquent tax payments from $285,000 to $85,000. Gordon and his fellow commissioners are hoping to make up that difference by pur­ suing other revenue sources, including the borrowing of monies they’ve used to set up various funds such as workmen's com­ pensation and the friend of the court. "We're scunying around to lode for additional revenues," heexplained, "We’re trying to be imaginative in picking up additional revenues." The commissioners are also working toward the establishment of a Capital Im­ provement Fund with an accompanying program of purchases and repairs planned for the next five years. "Once established." said Gordon, "the fund can't he used for general operation purposes. Also you can t use tax dollars to fund it. The money for it has to be from other sources such as fees and interest." The program's main purpose would be to establish a preplanning of major ex­ penditures in equipment and maintenance. Gordon said. "Our aim is to have a plan to work with where we're not faced with unknowns from year-to-year." he added. During 1983 the county budgeted $110,000 on capital improvements. Of that total, $68,000 lias been spent on various projects, including three new vehicles for the sheriff department, a vehicle for the planning department, the demolition of the Stamm House and the subsequent construction of a parking lot, and a new air conditioning system for the health building. Of the remaining $53,000, another $18,000 has been earmarked for current projects with the rest going into the fund for use next year. Supplementing that left over $35,000 is another $35,000 appropriated in the 1984 budget. "Our intention is to annually ap­ propriate a certain amount and spend a certain amount," said Gordon. “This way we can purchase on a regular basis vehicles that are needed, equipment we wish to buy and to make any major repairs or improvements that become necessary.” Story Hour at library Sat. The Friends of the Hastings Public Library will host a Halloween story hour on Sturday, Oct. 29 from 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the library. Stories are selected for children pre-school age through third grade. Carol Curtiss will be reading. AGRICULTURAL UME'STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville. 852-9691. (tfn) MENDING BASKET: Household and clothing alternations, new zippers 4 coat linings. Flexible hours, experienced and reasonable. Phone 945-9712. (tfn) I ASH I (IH | AN() i by Steve Horton With only a slight increase in total revenues expected, Barry County's Board of Commissioners adopted a budget Tuesday similar to the current one. The commissioners anticipate a revenue figure of $4,410 million, up $71,000 from this year's figure of $4,339 million. "That’s only a 1.6 percent increase." noted James Gordon, chairman of the commisioners’ finance committee which in­ cluded Carolyn Coleman and Theodore McKelvey. "If you remember, the agreement with the courthouse employees association on the '84 pay increase is tied into the cost of living. That cost of living and related inflation is presently 3.7 percent, so we're falling behind the mark." Gordon noted that line changes in the proposed expeditures for 1984 reflect the pay increases negotiated with the courthouse employees and ones expected to be agreed on with the sheriff employees. There have also been increases granted to certain departments where stepped up ac­ tivities are expected, including district and circuit courts, the prosecutor's office, and the register of deeds office DUPLEX FOR SALE... By0™ Rental income per month one apartment, $225. Other apartment (wall to wall carpeting) $235. per month. Building well insulated, big lot, double garage. Duplex In very good condition, garage good for nothing. Use the driveway, don't faugh, I mean it. Fine location, 5 or 6 blocks from down­ town. one block east from Hanover St. Will sell on contract. Total price $25,000. with $5,000. down payment. Give references. 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State St. .Hastings (616 ) 945-5182 COOLING-HEATING 802 Eost Grand Street Hastings Ph. 945-4020 Kids Be careful Trick or Treating. Don’t take chances. Have a safe & happy F Halloween! � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-11-03.pdf 36cd68aa2e851f169401ffe1267cc733 PDF Text Text November 3,1983 NEWS 100 ...wrap Police label Halloween‘quiet’ Leaf pick-up starts Monday lit city Hastings school millage tobe set The Hastings Board of Education will conduct a special meeting on Thursday, Nov. to, at 4 p.m. in the conference room of the Central Administration Building, 232 W. Grand, Hastings. Purpose of the meeting is to set millage rate. United Way tops $75,000 While no division hos yet reached its goal, the Hastings United Way campaign topped $75,000 as of Wed­ nesday morning. On hand to raise the United Way thermometer at Gty Hall, (from left) Harold Lewis, industrial division chairman; Chuck Randall, city hall maintenance supervisor; Chuck King, United Way chairman at Pen­ nock Hospital; and Wade Nitz, public agencies division chairman. Workers report that the collections are about equal with last year at this point in the campaign, though final totals are not yet available for most of the divisions. Robert Welborn Legislators to host breakfast The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Legislative Coffee on Monday, Nov. 14 at Mc­ Donald's Restaurant. The coffee is set for fl a.m. Rep. Bob Bender of the 88th District and Sen. Bob Welborn of the 13th District will speak and answer questions. Public is welcome. Women to discuss national security Defining the term “national security” will be the topic of discussion for the Hastings Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) when they meet Thursday, Nov. 15. The meeting will be held at the home of Rowena Hale. Peace and national security have beer, designated as issues for discussion by AAUW, groups nationwide. At the local meeting, the members will be studying three sample definitions and then they will compose a branch definition. Norma Peters will be chairman. Hostess will be Evelyn Geukes. Any woman who has received a baccalaureate degree from any college or university is invited to attend. For more information, contact Rowena Hale at 945-5093. Page 3! Page 6! An Alabama manufacturing company has been purchased by Hastings Fiber Glass Products, Inc. and moved here, Larry Baum, president, said. Baum said that Bodendieck Tool Company of Birmingham, Ala. was purchased from Square D Company on Oct. 14 and has been moved into his firm’s plant on Cook Rd. over the last few .weeks. He said part of the reason that the facility has been moved to Hastings is the quality of the workforce here, compared to the southern workforce that had been employed. “The acquisition of Bodendieck Too) gives us the capability to offer every tool needed by the transmission and distribution industry for hot line work,” Baum said. “In addition, it expands our hot line construction and maintenance equipment product lines." Hastings Fiber Glass, with a current employment of 65 people, manufacturer tools for the electric power industry. Baum expects the acquisition to create an additional 25 to 45 jobs in the community. He said that the manufacturing equipment and inventory of Bodendiek have been moved to Hastings and sales and administration will be handled through the Hastings Fiber Glass Products offices. Bodendiek employed 45 to 60 people during its best years, several years ago, he con­ tinued. Baum expects sales of the lines purchased to double within 12 to IB months over what Bodendiek had sold. “We may be looking at some facilities expansion next spring," he said. Pat Turner, former director of marketing for Bodendiek, has joined the staff of Hastings Fiber Glass Products. Bodendiek was approximately 30 years old, originating in Taylorville, III. It was purchased by several firms in the past few­ years before being sold to Hastings Fiber Glass Products. Baum said that Square D was selling the firm to raise money for a move into high-tech products. Baum thinks the additional jobs will be an asset to the community and he added that Hastings Fiber Glass Products appreciates the workforce here. ' "In the South, it's an entirely different work force, a whole different attitude," he said. “In the long run. it’s cheaper to do business up here from a labor standpoint." currently employed as a lineman for Con­ sumers Powers. Stevenson is a past president of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, and is active in the downtown business com­ munity. He is employed as manager of Sears Roebuck Co. in Hastings. In the fourth ward, two political newcomers vie for a seat left vacant by William R. Cook when he became mayor Sept. 1. Sandra Brace, 35, 420 W. Center St., is a homemaker with two children. She gained recognition last year when she gathered signatures to demonstrate her opposition to the proposed water rate increases. Esther Walton, 50,525 W. Green St., is best known as an area historian. She has a master’s degree in history from Western Michigan University, and has authored many books and articles relating to ar­ chitectural history. She has also been active in the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission. In the second ward, William Cusack, 40. 526 E. Madison, is running unopposed for his third four-year term on the council. A graduate for Lake Odessa High School, Cusack worked for E.W. Bliss between 1961 and 1982. and is currently employed by Flexfab, Inc., as a maintenance supervisor. Mary Lou Gray, 41. 1204 S. Church St., is seeking her second four-year term on the council for the third ward. Gray entered politics in 1976, when she organized and led the successful opposition to the Downtown Development Authority, resulting in the first referendum in the city’s history. She also has the distinction of being the first woman to serve on the city council. Unopposed and seeking their first two-year terms are Mayor William R. Cook, 42,1220 S. David Dr., City Clerk Sharon Vickery, 41, 1144 S. Jefferson St., and City Treasurer Jane Barlow, 46. 705 N. Broadway St. Cook has served on the city council since 1971, as fourth ward aiderman, and as mayor pro-tem for the past four years. He challenged ex-mayor Kenneth J. Howe until Howe s resignation. Cook has a teaching degree in chemistry and biolog}* from Olivet College and a master’s degree in business administration Continued to page 8 Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Price 20c Hastings, Michigan Thursday, November 3,1983 Community help vital No food funding in sight for area By Elaine Gilbert It appears that community resources are going to be needed more than ever this winter season to help feed the county’s hungry. From January through September of this year, Barry County benefited by state grants for food that were distributed through the county office of the Community Action Agency of Southcentral Michigan to area flood closets. However, the grants ended at the end of September and no new grants for food are in sight, said county coordinator Dorothy Clements. Even though the economy seems to be on the upswing, local agencies report that there will Sl.11 be a tremendous need for food in the county by those who have been unemployed or have experienced other financial hard­ ships. "There is a tremendous need for food in this area and in the county," said Clements. "I anticipate that there will be a problem in this area unless more federal funding is released. My word is that it is still tied up in legislation. "We do hope that some other grants come through ..and if the}' do, we certainly will apply for some more,” she added. Food closets in the county were bolstered from January through September by a total of $8,689.50 from two state grants received by the Barry County office of the Community Action Agency of Southcentral Michigan. The funding from those grants provided 5,793 people with a day's worth of meals, said Clements. That figure is based on three mealsadayat$1.50 per day per person. During the last fiscal year, which ended Sept. 30, Clements said her office also coordinated the distribution of 13,500 fivepound blocks of cheese in Barry County. Another surplus food distribution is set in the county for Nov. 16, but after that she said no other surplus distributions are im­ mediately anticipated. However, if more surplus commodities are released, the local office will again be distributing them, she added. Meanwhile, Don Rewa. volunteer services supervisor at the county social services Farmer faces trial on grain sale A Hickory Comers farmer faces trial in U.S. District Court on a charges that he illegally sold grain which was mortgaged to a federal loan agency. Pre-trial for James Arther Langshaw was held Oct. 31 in Grand Rapids. A trial date is pending. He is charged with eight counts of selling grain which was mortgaged to the Com­ modity Credit Corp., a federal lending agency. Philip Morse, assistant U.S. attorney, said Langshaw sold soybeans and corn worth approximately $42,000 on eight separate If the number of absentee ballots cast thus far is any indication, voter participation in this year’s city election should be well below the figures for the 1981 election. Only 20 absentee ballots had been cast by Wednesday morning for Hastings' 1983 oddyear election. Voters have until Monday at 4 p.m. to file absentee. In 1981,90 absentees were cast. Of the 3,721 registered voters in that election, 41.2 per­ cent, or 1,533 voted. This year’s registered vote count is down Slightly — 3,692. Half of the voters here will have no choice of candidates. The only races are in the first and fourth wards, where seats left vacant by departing aiderman are up for grabs. In the first ward, Franklin L. Campbel), 45, 328 W. Colfax St., and Curtis E. Stevenson, 33,429 W. Congress St., are competing for a seat left vacant by Councilman Patrick Vaughn, who is not seeking re-election. Campbell is an ex-council member, having served in 1980-81, when he was elected to fill out the unexpired term of Larry Kornstadt. He is a lifelong resident of Hastings, and is The Hastings Vol. 128, No. 44 Hastings Fiber Glass buys southern firm finhert Bemjei Home sales up, interest rates steady Absentee ballots down from last election, only 20 cast so far Other than sporadic leaf fires, and a few egjfap, Halloween in Hastings passed without major incident, said poUce. < “It »m one of the quleteit HaDoweeao I've ever seen," said Deputy Cttef <4 Police Gordon Trick. He said offieen responded to two ••ealpnreMiy of residences, and one snMslwd nanbox. City firefitfiters doused ten leaf fires. TSe fires were pretty well scattered," «M Fire Cteef Roger Carls. He said five of tile fires were set In the fourth war*' one in the third ward, and two each in Um tint and second wards. Curie said the only real damage done wa* io the asphalt in the street. “Fire destroys the asphalt. That's why there's a city ordinance against burnfng leaves in the street,'' he said. .The City of Hastings will start its anatef “leaf pickup on Monday at 8 a jp. Residents should put bagged leaves on the curb side or rake their loose Mros to the curb. The pickup starts in the second weed end progresses to the third, fourth, then first wards. Gun Lake man takes on county health dept. occasions between May 8. 1979 and August 17, 1979 Although the grain was mortgaged, the grain was stored on Langshaw s property, said Morse. The charges followed an investigation by the U.S. Dept, of Agriculture Inspector General. A spokesman for that office declined comment on the case. If convicted. Langshaw could receive 5 years imprisonment and fines of up to $10,000 on each charge Langshaw is currently free on personal recognizance bond. department, is in tne process of sending out letters to call upon area organizations to again help with food needs on an ongoing basis for the department’s food bank and others in the county. He said the letters also will request help from organizations to make the holiday season brighter for others. Last year, organizations, churches, in­ dividuals, and the AAA’s food drive provided tremendous assistance in feeding people in need in the county and Rewa said he hopes these groups will be encouraged to to that again. An area minister also has suggested that perhaps a food drive could be initiated on a once-a-month basis in the area churches to help keep area food banks supplied. Right now, Rewa said, he is trying to set-up a task force of a group of people who might help work on fuel assistance, food needs, and the coordination of bulk purchasing to help individual food banks buy items at a cheaper price. There are currently about eight food banks operating in the county. Donations of money or canned foods for the food bank may be made by individuals, organizations, and churches at any time, Rewa said. No home-canned focus can be accepted. Help is also available for other needs through the county office of the Community Action Agency of Southcentral Michigan. Currently its two major programs are for crisis intervention (clothing) and weatherization. No fuel assistance is expected to be available until about the first of January, said Clements. Persons who have low incomes and high fuel bills may be eligible for the weatherization program which helps cut fuel consumption through the installation of insulation and other materials. Clements said her office is continuing to take ap­ plications for weatherization requests which are granted to those meeting low income guidelines. Those given priority are the higest fuel users. She said the office is open from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1-5 p.m. and persons who are interested in applying for the weatherization program should bring their last three fuel bills, proof of home ownership and income statements. Renters may apply for weatherization on a special form that requires their landlord’s signature. Most of the weatherization work is being handled through private contractors and the county office is working with bids from Consumers Power Co. to do some of their low income insulation too. Fifteen homes per month are currently being better insulated through the county office. The office also provides an extensive crisis intervention program for persons to receive free clothing. Persons must be referred to the program by a church or other human services agency. "We work closely with the department of social set vices from referrals made by case workers," she said. A special effort is made to secure special needs like a certain size pair of boots, etc. An important function of the county office, Clements said, is to act as a referral agency itself and to help coordinate various agen­ cies. For instance, if a person calls and needs to know who to contact for a particular service, the local CAA of Southcentral Michigan helps them to contact the right agency or helps them get information they need. Joan Neff (left), a laboratory assistant at Pennock Hospital, demonstrates a blood test on hospital volunteer Bardy Cotter that she and other hospital personnel will be offering next week as part of "Diabetes Detection Week”. Anyone over 18 years, who has not been diagnosed as having diabetes, can be tested to see if they have the disease. The test is free. Aiding Neff in the blood testing will be Carol Tracy and Nila Trick. Diabetes tests offered next week Free blood tests to help detect diabetes are being offered by 190 Michigan hospitals and health centers, including Pennock Hospital in Hastings, during "Diabetes Detection Week", Nov. 7-11. The statewide testing program is co­ sponsored by the state affiliate of the American Diabetes Assoc, and is open to persons over 18 years of age who have not previously been diagnosed as diabetic. Testing is being conducted at Pennock Monday-thru-Friday of next week from 10 to 11 a.m. and from 2 to 3 p m Patients should enter the hospital either through the laboratoiy out-patient entrance or the hospital's west entrance. An estimated 200.000 persons in Michigan are unaware that they have diabetes. Per­ sons running the high risk of developing diabetes are over 40, overweight, and related to diabetics The disease is a serious one that is a major cause of heart attack, kidney • ailure. blindness and death. Symptoms of diabetes, when present, may include frequent urination, abnormal thirst, unusual hunger, rapid weight loss,.-itching, fatique. blurred vision, and a slow healing of cuts and scratches. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 3, 1983 — Page 2 Judges disqualify selves from armed robbery case CITY ELECTIONS: The non-campaign Judging by the current campaigns for city offices, you’d hardly know that a city election is scheduled for next week. After 18 months of turbulence al City Hall during the term of former Mayor Kenneth Howe, it appears that a coating of oil has been spread over every issue to smooth the rough waters. The biggest issues to arise over the past few months have been whether the council should hold its own hearings on requests for zoning changes and where the adult education students should park their cars. Nobody is talking about industrial development. Despite a city-wide referendum last year, nobody is talking about waler rates. We haven’t heard any discussion about priorities in spending city money. We haven’t seen any concern about the dwindling funds available for street improvements and water and sewer im­ provements. The issue of how much the city and townships should pay for operation of the fire department was hot. last year, when the townships won a decrease in their share. But, the issue hasn't been raised for this election. We saw several city council people indorse a revision of the city charier, last year, but apparently nobody is behind that concept any longer. And, those against the revision have not spoken out again, either. One of the four new candidates for city council would not be interviewed by this paper for last week’s candidate profiles. Unfortunately, most of the city candidates are unopposed. Those that are runng against opponents have chosen to stand on their past accomplishments and have not really said where they stand for the future. The election is apparently being fought on who has the best name recognition. Fourth Ward Candidate Esther Walton, a person who does have good name recognition, seems to be the only candidate who is working hard for the seat she hopes to win. We are not. in general,.against the way that City Hall has been run. But, we do think the voter* have a right to know wljere their candidates, opposed or unop­ posed, stand on the issues that will be important to our city in lhe coming years. Barry-Eaton Circuit Court Judges Richard M. Shuster and Hudson E. Deming have disqualified themselves from presiding over the cases of the three men accused of the Sept. 29 armed robbery of the Superette Party Store on N. Michigan Ave. Robert Alfred Franklin. 27, Charlotte. Jack Cleve Harmon, 30, Charlotte, and Edward Lee Allen, 40. 5100 Curtis Rd., Nash- ville. appeared before Judge Shuster Friday for arraignment on charges of armed rob­ bery. Allen and Franklin face additional charges of possession of a firearm while committing a felony. Arraignment was adjourned to Dec. 9 f<<two of the defendants. Allen and Harmon. Pre-trial for Franklin is set for Dec. 9. Judge Shuster did not give a reason for the disqualification. One reason could be that Nancy Boersoma. the wife of Superette owner Dale Boersma. is employed in the County Clerk’s office, and is known to both of the judges. Court News: Two Hastings men pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Friday to the break-ins of the Razors Edge on E. Court St., and of a church on E. Bond St. Floyd Totten, 19, 1325 W. State St., stood mute to a third charge of breaking into the Faith Baptist Church on E. Grand St. As part of a plea agreement, no charge will be brought against him for that break-in. Kenneth Feig, 19, 317 E. High St., pleaded guilty to the same charges, plus an ad­ ditional charge of the Sept. 23 break-in of the Faith Baptist Church. In exchange for his guilty pleas, prosecutors dropped a felony charge of carrying a pistol in a vehicle. Sentencing for both men is scheduled for Dec. 9. Thomas M. Endsley, 20, 414 W. Mill St., received four months in the Barry County Jail, and three years probation for larceny from a motor vehicle. Judge Richard Shuster further assessed Endsley $400 in fines and costs, and ordered him to seek and maintain substance abuse counseling. Endlsey is accused of stealing a radio, two speakers, cassette tapes and a gas cap in August. Joseph Williams, Jr.. 58, 21.10 W. Quimby Rd., received special probation under the delayed sentencing act for one year for a charge of fraudulent use of electrical ser­ vice. Williams is accused of using electricity from the O&A Electric Cooperative without paying lor it. A Dec. 9 pre-trial is set for Darwin J. Hill, 21. 9600 Bird Rd., Dowling, on a charge of felonious assault. Hill is accused of making an assault on Victor DeWayne Kelly with a hatchet, in September. Police Beat: Hastings man, 58, dies in M-37 car-truck accident A Hastings man died Wednesday afternoon after his car struck a double-bottom truck' and burst into flames on M-37, north of Rork Rd. Jose Galvan, 58, 5240 Upton Rd., was dead at the scene. The driver of the truck. Frank Louis Drobny, 62. Galesburg, was uninjured. Drobny was southbound when he struck the Galvan vehicle head on. According to Drobny, Galvan was nor­ thbound on the shoulder of the wrong lane when the impact occurred. “I thought he was delivering newspapers or something,” said Drobny. “I could see him coming at me, on the shoulder in my lane, about 300 yards away...then I saw him turn in front of me, like be was turning into a driveway. 'I knew that guy was going to get killed when he hit me,” said Drohny, whose truck, fully loaded with sand, weighed aboaut 45 tons. The truck veered across the road after impact, and plowed over a short em­ bankment and about 50 feet into a yard, tearing up clods of earth and several railroad ties. Drobny said that he and several passersby dragged Galvan from his late model Chrysler. The vehicle had sideswiped a fuel tank off the truck, and burst into flames shortly after the impact. A MIDDLEVILLE MAN AND WOMAN escaped injuries when they collided at the intersection of M-37 and West Main St. in Middleville on Oct 22. John H. Miller, Jr., 50, of 541 Charles St., was traveling north on M-37, then turned west onto West Main and into lhe path of Margaret E. Corrigan, 58, of 6530 N. Mid­ dleville Rd. Miller told Barry County sheriff deputies that he (fid not see the Corrigan vehicle until after starting his turn and then wet pavement conditions prevented a quick stop. Corrigan also told officers that the wet pavement prevented her from stopping in time. A HASTINGS MAN received a minor in­ jury .when he hit a deer Sunday, Oct. 23, on Hammond Rd. near West State Rd. in Hastings. Carl E. Kidder, 19, of 928 Powell, was driving his vehicle when the deer ran out in front of him. to the Editor: TWO JUVENILES have been turned over to Barry County Probate Court after their arrest for the breaking and entering of Musser's Gas Station, 106 S. Main St., Nash­ ville. The two 14-year-old boys — one from Nash­ ville and the other from Vermontville — are accused of gaining entry into the building on Oct. 18 through a small window, then taking $17 in quarters and other change and several cartons of cigarettes. TWO DELTON MEN were ticketed for reckless driving after an incident last Wednesday that caused one to lose control and run into a tree. Troy L. Anderson, 17, of 1166 W. Pifer Rd.,, received minor injuries after he passed another vehicle at a high rate of speed on Pifer Road, but then lost control at a curve and went off the roadway and into a tree. A passenger with Anderson was uninjured. Anderson told sheriff deputies that he was attempting to pass a vehicle when the driver of that car sped up. He said that he continued to build up speed and finally passed the car, but then was unable to negotiate the curve. A witness to the incident said both drivers were going at a high rate of speed up a hill. That motorist was able to observe the license plate of the other vehicle which was later identified as belonging to and driven by Kenneth E. Brandli, 60, of 4411 Orchard Rd. Brandli told officers that he did not witness the accident. The three men accused of the September 29th armed robbery leave Barry County Circuit Court Friday. They are (front to bock) Robert Franklin failure to stop when she struck the rear of a vehicle driven by Thomas L. Cumbow, 59, of 729 E. Grant Rd., Hastings. Weeks told officers that she did not realize until too late that the Cumbow vehicle had slowed down to make a turn. of Charlotte, Edward Allen of Nashville and Jack Harmon of Charlotte. In lower right is Barry County Sheriff Deputy Don Nevins. PUBLIC OPINION ...by Ken Reibel and Elaine Gilbert Should the marines stay in Beirut? NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED in an automobile accident Thursday afternoon on West State Road. Dawn L. Weeks. 23, of 2502 Solomon Rd., Middleville, however, was ticketed for Visitors enjoy recent stay ..This letter was received by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce this week from Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tracey of Hastings, England, who visited the area several weeks ago. Mr. Tracey holds a civic post in his native city similar to that of a Chamber of Commerce president. A Hastings man died at about 12:15 p.m. Wednesday when his vehicle struck a loaded double-bottom truck on M-37, just north of Rork Rd. The truck can be seen at the left side of the picture, where it came to rest in adront yard. Hastings firemen extinguish the flames that erupted after a Hostings man's car struck the fuel tank of a double-bottom truck In a head-on accident Wednesday. To the Hastings Chamber of Commerce: We have arrived back safely from our long and delightful trip and have just about ad­ justed to the nine-hour time difference between here and our last port of call in Vancouver. Both Wyn and I feel that we have had one of the best holidays’of our life to which you, the the good folk of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, made such a great contribution. Please convey our thanks Io Joan (Foster) and Mary Ann (Karmes) and to all the members of the Chamber. We have written separately to the (John) Warrens thanking them for their hospitality. Last, and by no means least, our special thanks to you for all the hard work you put in on our behalf right down to the last nickel in the parking meter. I was very impressed with the archery equipment plant (Proline) and have sent their catalogue to the Hastings Bowmen who are one of the leading archery groups in lhe United Kingdom. I am sure that the leisure industry is one of the growth industries of this decade and Uiat Proline will be an in­ creasingly important part of your local economy. Wyn and 1 have talked often of your problem with the high school library and hope you will be able to solve it soon. We have similar problems of money in the field of education here, and I often feel we are Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. getting our spending priorities wrong. We must certainly keep in touch since I am convinced that an exchange of information tan be of benefit to both communities. With renewed thanks for a memorable visit. Wyn & Harold Tracey Hastings, England Jackson inmate writes To the editor: I saw your Jackson State Prison report in the Banner. Since I have been doing time in Michigan prisons since 1967 out of Barry County, I would like to say you only hear about the deaths (in Jackson), but not the almost daily stabbings and assaults here, and you only went through the best or better part of lhe prison, so you didn’t see it all. In 5 block where I am for protection, waiting transfer to Riverside Correctional in Ionia, birds fly through broken windows and bird droppings are all over the floor. There is no hot water. I had my first shower in ten days yesterday. You should go to Ypsilanti, or Huron Valley Men’s Prison...and report on that prison. That's the way all prisons in Michigan should be built. I did 20 months at Huron Valley Men’s Facility. Jackson prison is too big and too old to be controlled. I would agree that there should be more jobs where prisoners could work and pay rent and send money home and pay taxes. Most prisoners would be more than happy to work like that. I would like to see more on Michigan prisons in your paper. When a judge sends a person to prison even for one day, that one day could mean life for that prisoner. The prisoners (in Jackson) fear every second they're here. They don't know if they will live the day or not. You should have been in the chow hall while they were feeding us and seen how they throw the food on the trays. All the prisoners carry picture ID cards, too — it’s a must. Prisoners need to have their ID cards to get their food in the chow hall. No ID, and no good is given to them. There should be more prisons built like Huron Valley Men's Facility, and Jackson should be done away with. I would like to see all judges and prosecutors go through the Michigan prisons. I would like to see every person before he is pul on probation go through here and told if you break probation, this is where you will come. I think it would help a lot. Larry D. Boise No. 118723 State Prison of Southern Michigan Jackson, Mich. THE QUESTION America is still counting her dead following the Oct. 24 terrorist bombing in Beirut, in which scores of U.S. marines and sailors died. Some congressmen art calling for a pullout of U.S. troops stationed there as part of a multi-national peacekeeping force. Others claim that to pull out now would show that terrorism works, and that we should dig in even deeper. What do you think? Jim Clough. Hastings: “No, I don’t think we have a mission there. We should leave. Those people have been fighting since the beginning of lime. It's a religious war, and we’re right there in the middle of it...Our mistake was not letting the Jews handle it." Kelly Pinnell. Hastings: "I think we should step up security Maybe lay a few mine fields as extra precautions. We should stay. I figure if we don’t do something, then the communists will take over, .they’ve done it every' place else." Gilbert Paine. Hastings: "If the terrorists start attacking more, that may bring a war with Russia because it’s communist inspired now. Russia is trying to take over lhe whole business. "We shouldn't be there in the first place, but as long as we are. we might as well make a go of it...Israel was doing a good job before we got there. Syria is afraid of Israel I’d like to see Israel go back in." Gary Haskin. Hastings: "I think we shouldn't be ihere. It's too parallel to Viet­ nam. 1 think we should pull out I don’t agree ftith Reagan." Pauline Dean, Hastings: “I don’t think they (U.S. Troops) should have been there in lhe first place and I think they should come home." Agnes Smith. Hastings: "It’s a sad situation, but I think it's something ,we have to do (by keeping troops there). I think this thing with Russia has to be settled and I think they have to be stopped (being so agressive). I’m wondering if we aren’t the ones who are being called upon to do it. It's sad, but it seems that if they (the Russians) aren’t stopped someplace, they’re going to be over here.” Ha F rancisco. Delton: "I might be a little critical because I don't quite understand the situation over there. If I had my opinion. I'd say bring them home. I just keep wondering arc we interfering or should we get out or what good are we doing over there? I don't want them (U.S. troops) to go unprotected, but I don’t want our young people to lose their lives like they did in these bombings. If we are really doing some good — OK. If not, then get those boys out of there." Orville Hammond. Hastings: "I don’t know what to think... I don’t think we’re being told everything. 1 don’t like to have our boys on foreign land, but I guess it is a serious situation. It’s very hard to answer. If it’s really necessary (to stay) I guess that’s the way it should be...I go along with (President) Reagan quite a lot. 1 think he really knows what he's doing. I'm going to stand in back of Reagan for awhile yet." �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. Novembers. 1983. Page 3 State law more lenient Wayland man challenges Barry-Eaton sewer code by Ken Reibcl Bernard LaForest, an agent for the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Division of the U.S. Dept, of Treasury, holds a German-made MP44 automatic rifle, one of over 40 weapons purchased by ATF agents in Calhoun County over the past year. Cloverdale man held on $25,000 bond for charge A Cloverdale man is being held on $25,000 bond in the Kent County Jail for falsification of a federal firearms application form. He is one of 13 to be arraigned h U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids Monday on federal firearms charges. James Robert Beary, 34, 7600 Long Lake Rd., was arrested in his home by federal agents Oct. 26, following hrs indictment by a federal grand jury for the falsification charge. The U.S. district attorney handling the case says that Beary will also be charged with eight counts of false acquisition of firearms. If convicted, Beary could receive five years imprisonment for the falsification charge, and five years on each of the false acquisition charges. The arrests of the 13 suspects —12 of which are from Calhoun County — came as the climax to “Operation Streetsweeper”, a year-long investigation of illegal firearms trafficking in the Battle Creek, Calhoun, and Barry County areas. The other men will be arraigned on weapons charges including dealing in firearms without a license, sale and possession of a pipe bomb, and possession of a machine gun. During the year-long investigation, un­ dercover agents of the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms division of the U.S. Dept, of Treasury purchased over 40 weapons, rangingfrom machine guns to pistols, at nine different locations in Calhoun County. Agents of the ATF, the Drug Enforcement Agency, the FBI, the U.S. Marshall's Office, the Barry and Calhoun Sheriffs Depart­ ments, and the Marshall Police Dept., assisted in the investigation, according to John Smietanka, U.S. attorney. At 6 a..m. Oct. 26, 40 federal agents, sup­ ported by the state police, the Battle Creek Police Dept ., and other agencies moved in on nine residence and arrested the 13 suspects. Smietanka said the largest cache of weapons found in the raids was in the Beary home, where 23 weapons, including machine guns, were reportedly found in one room. The 13 appeared before U.S. Magistrate Hugh W. Brenneman on Oct. 26 for hearings and the setting of bonds. OPEN SUNDAY 11 a m. to 4 p.m. in°/n AH ANY PURCHASE JLV/OVII . J ...SUNDAY ONLY!! OPEN: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. fTankliit ' A Wayiand man wants to put an end to a Barry.Eaton Health Dept, rule Iha* would have him run a sewer line from his newly constructed home, for a quarter of a mile across his own property, to hook up to a public sewer line. Al Conklin applied for a septic tank permit in August, and was subsequently turned down by the county health department, because his property line is within 200 feet of a public sewer line. Both the township and Gun I,ake Area Sewer Authority ordinances state that a resident must hook up if the public sewer line runs within 200 feet of the structure from which the sewage originates - Conkin’s home However, the Barry-Eaton health code mandates hook­ up if the line runs 200 feet from Conklin's propertv a 20acre parcel located on the 12.000 block of Chief Noonday Rd. Conklin is currently facing a charge of installing a septic tank without a permit, a misdemeanor carrying a maximum $200 fine and-or 60 days in jail. A jury trial in Barry County District Court is pending. Conklin says the county code is contrary to state law. from which the township and GLASA ordinances are drawn. Bob Welliver. an assistant attorney general for the State of Michigan, says that state law generally has precedence over local ordinances and codes, unless’the ordinance is for a different purpose or reason. "You may have a problem there with percolating waters, which is the reason there is a health department ordinance. You have to look at the two purposes of the act and see if they are really in conflict with each other.” said Welliver Bill DeBoer. Barry-Eaton County Health Dept, sanatarian. said the purpose of superceding the state law is to close a loophole created when people intentionally build their homes just outside the 200-foot requirement. "When we wrote the code, the intention was that there are sometimes situations where people have a piece of property just over 200-feet deep, and they don’t want to hook into the sewer, so they build just beyond the 200-foot limit.” said DeBoer. DeBoer said that Conklin, who built his home last summer, was aware of the health code - “He knew from the start that this was going to be a problem.He came in and talked Io me a couple times before he started on the house. When he made the application for the permit (for • the septic tank). 1 told him we would have to deny the permit, but that be could request a variance." Conklin said he spoke with DeBoer before he started construction on his new home. “I asked (DeBoer) if I had to hook to the sewer, or if I could have a septic tank. He said 1 had to hook to the sewer." said Conklin. “So I went to the (Gun Lake Area) Sewer Authority, and they said that GLASA had no authority to make me hook to the sewer. They said they’d talk to the healtl. depart­ ment. and send them a letter." said Conklin. Conklin said that when he returned to the health department for a septic tank permit, they refused to issue one. Conklin said that the cost of running a sewer line on his land could run between $6,000 and $8,000. A septic system, he estimates, would cost between $1,000 and $1,500. DeBoer said that in his opinion. Conklin had a good c hance of gelling a variance. “Rut instead o| applying for one. he went nhead and put in the septic tank without a permit." "Our health department realizes that mine is an unusual situation, but claim that they are unable to help," said Conklin. "Yes. I can pay $50 for an appeal, in which there is no guarantee. Our state law guarantees the permission needed. J could pay the $50. but where would that leave the next person...to be harassed by this ridiculous code." Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes said that if there is a conflict between state and local laws, it will take a Corner of State Street and Jefferson in Hastings astings Javings & oan 136 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! “TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: • Statement Savings 1. 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The theme of the annual program is "Jesus: His Life, His Time. His Land. His Hebrew Faith.” Cost of the nine-day first-class, basic tour is only $1098 and will depart on Jan. 9, from New York. Several extensions are offered that include other Middle East areas for a small additional cost. For further information contact Dr. Williams at 945-9574 or 945-2343. — NOTICE — Dowling United Methodist Church (DOWLING RD. JUST OFF M-37) is having it's... “Christmas Around the World Kazaar” NOVEMBER 4...1O A.M. to 5 P.M. NOVEMBER 5...1O A.M. to 7 P.M. court ruling to straighten it out "It will be a court ruling lor a matter of conflict of laws, and what takes precedence." said Hughes Sometimes it is difficult to predict what a particular court will say in (he future about a particular piece of legislation." David I .a ng. a Kalamazoo attorney who represent Sunday Al Conklin of Wayland has challenged the BarryEaton Health Dept, over a code that would require him to hook his sewer tank into Gun Lake's sewer system. South Jefferson Street IEW8 Adults...»4.25 Chlldren...*2.75 Beautiful hand crafted items and much more. Come and do your Christmas shopping. Motion Pant™ Sale 10.80 R»g. >1* to *20. This one day sale can’t be beat. Women's Motion Panti. in fashion right colors that are also great fitting. (SUNDAY ONLY) Moon over South Jefferson Moonlight Sale was a grand occasion on South Jefferson Street. T’was a beautiful night - clear skies - leaves on the ground - a slight chill in the air perfect Moonlight. Sale weather. Papa Smurf (Mike at Bosley's) won second place in the costume judging. He vows to win the bug prize next year. We enjoyed having you visit us on South Jefferson and we hope you all had a good time shopping the bargains and ogling the costumes. 50% -OFFNationally Advertised Athletic Shoes Rotary Pancake Supper The annual Rotary Pancake Supper is this Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Hastings High School Cafeteria, from 4 until 7 p.m. Tickets are available on South Jefferson Street at Bosley’s. All you can eat for $2.50. Remember, this is the same group of guys that cooks those famous hot dogs at Summerfest. Definitely, one of the events on the Hastings social cal­ endar. This is your chance to see some over the hill flapjack flippers flipping flapjacks for fun and funds. Bosley News We still have some tickets left for the WBCH Homemakers School on Nov. 9. They are going fast, so stop in and pick up one today. Bosley’s is one of the sponsors for the Homemakers School, so you know it will be both informative and a lot of fun. We are getting ready for the Christmas Season at Bosley’s We will be putting up Christmas Cards and other Christmas items during the next few weeks. This is a busy time of the year for us, but we always have time to help you when you shop at Bosley's. Please stop in and watch the changes as we prepare for the Christmas Season at Bosley’s. Soup & Sandwich Lunch on Friday Roast Pork & Dressing Supper on Saturday 5 to 7 p.m. GLASA. calls the county health code "unenforceable." "The Gun kike Area Sewer Authority's ordinances follow stale law exactly, that is. 200 feet from the struc­ ture in which the sewage eminales." said king «4ing speculates that the county health code provision is contrary to state law "There’s no authority for that provision. Theoretically, a guy who has a square mile of land would have to connect up to a sewer, even though his home might he a mile away." "I don’t think that’s reasonable, and obviously the legislature doesn’t either The legislature didn’t enact the <county code'; they enacted the one that savs 200 feel from the structure " Bosley •pharitihcy* 118 South Jefferson Phone Hostings 945-3429 SAVE 1/3 to 1/2 OFF discontinued athletic shoes from such names as NIKE. ’ PONY.*' ADDIDAS* and the USA OLYMPIC.*' Sizes and styles to fit the whole family. Special 99c Boys Polos Long sleeve in cotton/polyester blend. Only 43 in stock. Towel Special "Medallion" is the style name. 2.99 2.49 Sale 1 .49 Both R*g. 4.W Sale Hand R«g. 3.4? Sale Wash«»e.2.i» To win, register at our store Sunday. Need not be present to WIN! Drawing each Sunday. NAME__________________________________________________ ADDRESS JCPenney SHOP SUNDAY 11 to 4 Open daily 9 a.m. to 5:30, Wed A Fri 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. November 3. 1983. page 4 Arlie N. Rose arieA Carl W. Aspinall •^•ASHVILLE - Mr. Carl W. Aspinall. 63, of 4%/ Guy Rd., died Sunday, Oct. 30, 1983 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom April 15,1920 in Woodland, the son of Ford and Dessie <L nderwood) Aspinall. He married the former Margaret Smith on Jan 2, 1953 in Angola, Ind. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. Mr. Aspinall is survived by his wife, Margaret; two sons, Linden of Vermontville and Carl of Freeport; three daughters. Carla Burpee of Vermontville, Margo Aspinall, at home. Nashville, and Carolyn Ellers of Kilgore, Tex.; three grandchildren; two sisters. Eva Smith of Mesa, Ariz. and Evelyn Curtis of Hastings; and five brothers. Kenneth. Ford, Richard, and Norman, all ol Hastings, and Raymond of Nashville. Funeral services were held Wednesday Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. The Rev. Lester DeGroot of­ ficiated. Burial was in Wilcox Cemete.y. Margaret Britton BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Margaret Britton 83. of 33891 S. Bedford Rd . died Friday. Oct 28. 1983 at the Barry County Medical Care ?he uas horn Charlolte on Mav 20. 1900 the daughter of Frank and Maggie Zipp, Zimmerman. As a child, she lived in the Charlotte area and attended Charlolte schools She married Max Britton in 1919 She had lived at her Bedford Rd address since 1976 and entered the Medical Facility in Sept. 1983. Mrs- Bn”0" 's survived by one daughter. Mrs. Wendell (Genevieve) Shroyer of Hastings; nine grandchildren: and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, Duane. Robert and Sylvester, and a daughter. Kathleen In respect to Mrs. Britton's wishes there was no funeral sendee. HASTINGS - Mrs. Arlie N. Rose. 74. of 925 Powell Rd., died Thursday evening, Oct 27 1983 al Pennock Hospital She was born in Woodland Township on July 7. 1909, the daughter of Edwin and Ida i Pallet! I StairShe was a lifelong Barry County resident having lived as a child in Irving Township and at tended the Jones and Freeport schools. She married l.eo P. Rose on Sept. 15, 192? She was employed for 12 years by Im ternational Seal and Lock Co and bed lived al her present address for 25 years, Mrs. Rose is survived by her husband Leo: one son. Donald L. Rose of Grand Rapids: two daughters, Mrs. Jon (Dolores Hummell and Mrs. Terry (Shirley: Millard both of Hastings; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters Mrs Gladys Schrumpf of Pasadena. Calif, and Mrs. Alvin (Pauline) Barker of Coldwater She was preceded in death by three sisters Mrs. Iva Austin, Mrs. Edna Cook and Mrs Opal McCoy. Funeral services were held at 1:30 pm Monday, Oct. 31 from the Wren Funeral Home. The Rev. Alvin C. Barker officiated Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. Kenneth A.Bass Lawerance Wood, Sr. BELLEVUE - Services for Kenneth A HASTINGS ■ Mr Lawerance A. Wood. Sr Bas. 59. of 13420 S Drive. N.. Bellevue, were 73. 0. 1430 Starr School Rd. died early held Thursday. Oct 27. at 3 pm at the ^,°'' day mor"'ng. October 31. 1983. at Bellevue United Melhodisi Church Mr Bass Blodgett Memorial Medical Center He was died Monday. Oct 24 at his residence He born in Caledonia Township. Kent County on had been ill for three months August 16. 191(1, the son of Archie and Louie He was born in Nashville, and had been ;“rownl ,''00d A® a child, he lived in employ ed by lhe C lark Equipment Co for 34 Whitneyville. Caledonia and Freeport areas years. He retired in 1981. attending schools there. He was a life member and past com­ He married Viola (Wickham) Welch on mander of the Lt Harold J PaveelePosl No May 20. 1929. They lived in Freeport for 13 □65 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and had years where he worked on the WPA They been active in Little League baseball and 4-H moved to the Wayland-Middleville area in Bellevue. wtejr he was employed by Pet Milk Co He is survived by his wife. Hazel L. Jones White Products and Hastings Mfg. Co. and daughters. Lisa. A Bass of Bellevue and was also engaged in farming. They came to Mrs. Terry < Dawn > Bordner of Battle Creek the Hastings area in 1948 where he was Sons. Keith Bass of Freeport and Leland employed by E.W. Bliss until 1971. a1'!')""1 anA sis,ers- Mrs K<mneth Mr. Wood is survived by his wife, Viola (Ruby Ackley and Mrs Harry .Wilma) one daughter. Mrs. Maurice (Alice: HamMcCollum, both of Nashville, and Mrs wL ? “““"8s' u>ree sons. Lawerance Eugene (Norma, Barlow and Mrs. Vonda Wood. Jr. of Ft. Mead, Fla., James Wood of Richards, both of Hastings. Hastings, and Robert Wood of Nashville: one Officiating al lhe service was Pastor Harold Christophe) and interment was in stepson Donald Welch of Sand Lake- 23 Riverside Cemetery. Bellevue. h”,")dchlld[e"' 28 - grandchildren: one Local arrangements were handled by the m " Wood of HastH<gs; and two Lehman Chapel. Shaw Funeral Homes sisters, Mrs. Harold (Eval Chaffee of Bellevue. M^a|ngiln"d MrS' Henry IMab|e| "’rater of Middleville. Funeral services were held Wednesday Nov 2 from the First Baptist Church. Pastors Russell Houseman and Kenneth Garner officiated. Burial was in Whitneyville cemetery. Arrangements were by the Wren '"“"o'-al Home of Hastings. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to Pennock Hospital ATTEND SEMES Delton Area Nashville Area WOODLAND UNTTU) METHUDLST CHURCH. Rev Conitlantv Hvllririntp-r CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 301 FulWednesday UMYF Weloime a nt. Morning Worship 11am. Evening Sm-trw. Youth « p m . Eventng Worahtp 7 p m ; Wednraday mid week prayrr 7 p m_; Wednewday caravan program 7pm DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. Coener Fifer and Cedar Crwk Rd . Paul S Howell. Pa.tor Phone 94KHM84 Saturday Srrvicr*. Sahuth Srhool 9:30 am; Worahip Ham.; Wed 7 140 p m Bible Study and FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Wood­ land Rd. Lake Oderaa Paator Richard Seeamk Churrh phone :1«7-4«21 Pa.tor’* phone :1744491a Sunday • Morning Worahtp 10 00 a m.. Sunday School 11:15 a m ; evening ■mice 7 00 p m Wnlnewiav • Bible Study 7.00 p.m HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHUKCH Hwy. M-66 10 mi. S of Nathvtlle Kubrrt law Shotla. Paator Sunday - 9:45 a m . Sundai School, 10.45 a m Worahtp Seratcr. 6 pm Young People -MerUng. 7:00 pm Evening Srrvicr. Wrdmotoy 7:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free m-uvr|. tng ranter to) all prohlema I’hnoe «lt> 7583866 or 963-1713. FAITH UNITED MEDKNHST CHURCH. Pantor; Elrra-r J FaM On M-43 tn DrI ton Srrvtre* - Worahtp 1045 a tn Sunday Srhratl» 30. Ittsp. Erantttk Srrvtra 6pm; Untlrd Mrihraturt Women rvrvy firat Thurad7 30 p rn . United MtthudM Men OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Lan-y Father Ray Allen Phone 6ZLMMJ Sunday Mae*.t «HXIa.m , MIUJ BIHIj; CHURCH. Corner M-43 and Milo Road. DouK Huntington Paator Ki No. 3. Boa 3I5A. Deitan. Ml 49046 Pb.,te«71M7O2 Smtday School HHlUa m Worah,p Senter 11:00. Evrmng Worahtp 6 <«' p m . Wednraday Sen ice 7 00 p.m STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Wtlluur. Blakrwlee. pailor Ph. 367-7191 Sunday School at !D00 a tu , Worahtp ran tee 11 a m., evening worahtp at 7 pm. mid week Bible itudy, Thuraday at 7:00 p m Everyone wekom-ST CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. 'Wadwtlle. Father Leon Pohl. Paator A mt*- St^dy"? p*^VK’' 6 ”■"' Freeport Area B1W» PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH I<1221 S Norn* Rd Acnwa from Pratnevtlk- Garage Rev Hill Blair. Paator Sunday School 10 a m ; Morning Worahtp 11 a.m.; Sunday Night 7pm; Bible Study. Wrdnra- UNITED MCTHGDLST CHUKCII of Naihvtlle Phone 852-9719. Comer Wa*hingum and State. Leonard F Putnam, Pa*, tor. Servtra* Sunday 9 45 a m. Morning Worahtp. 10:45 a.m Feliowwhip. 11 am Churrh School for all agvw: 6.30 pm ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. U2M Horta Rd . IHton Father Ray Allen. S .1 Paator. Saturday Mava 5 30 p.m . Sun- p m wh nuaith. Utulrd Methodi.t W.anrn DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD. Paator Gary Steven*. Phone 623 H7K4 Meet* tn Itrlton Huh School LGI room. Sunday School H.30 am. Worahtp 10:45 a m. McCALLUM UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH, comer of hvulkn and Otia Lake Rd . Gary C Brook*, paator. Ph 623-8226 Sunday School at 9.45 a.m.. Worship Ser7 00 p.m . Mid-week prayer meeting Wed newdayat T.OOpm Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPE!. AT DOWUNG AND BANHELD UNITED MFTHOIHST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner uflmatink ITtone 75H4I149. Country Chapri woral.tp 10.15 a m . Sunday Srhool H a m ; Ban field wnrahip 11:30 ■ m COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHl'BCII. Former Johnaton Townahtp Hall. iMwImx- Jack W. Edirarton. Paator Sunday Srhoul »45 a m. Worahtp 10:45 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Vehe Rd . Woodland Timothy Rothfuw. Paator Sun­ day achocl every Sunday at 915. Sunday Worahtp 1030 Coffer fe'lluwahip followmg Sunday woral.tp on 2nland 4th Sunday* etch month l-utheran Broth-rbood m*>-t* 1*1 Sunday. 7 341 p m. Luther Izwgu* meet* 2nd Sunday. 6:30 p.m FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRLsT. IWi Chrrrv St Pa*tor Hrv Jrrry Drummund Phuor 765. 5134 HMM) a m Sundav Sctwml. 11.(» a.m Morning Worahtp. Evraim.' W.trahtp 7:00 p.m Wvdnradav ravntng prayer nvrrl mg ■( Y.C.W Club'. 7:00 pm "A Grow intt Churrh For Coming Lord." GALILEAN BAPTIST. IIP th Si. and N Franatrt Rd Phone 943-57IM lit am Sunday School. 11 a m Morning Worahtp. TRINITY GUPELCHUKCH. 219 Wuahington. Naahvill- Rev J G Boomer Sun­ day School B-.45 a m: Sunday Wnrahip 11.00 am F'-ituiK Service 6:U0 pm. Bible Prayer W.dnnuhy 7.W p m HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M-iO North cl Frerport al the Kent-Lima County lane Rev Willi. StChilian Chunh SrhtMil 1(1 a m . Morning Worahtp 11 a m NASHVILLE BAPUST CHURCH. 312 PhtUtp* St Paaior lawlrr DeGroot. 8529MM1 or H52-9U25 Aaaulant Paator Don R<-ror. H52-MMJH Sunday Sunday School V:45; Sunday Worahip 11 ■ il4 Sunday Evening Service 7 p m ; Wedneaday night Bible Study 7 pm Hue Mtnialry - Call Don Roe ™- 4L52 9228 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Clov­ erdale Rd . 5 mile* anulh of Nwvhville. ’ i mile eaat of M-6H Pnator Mamn Pmter Phone 652-0661 Sunday Service*. Sunday School 10 a.m. Morning Service. 11 ■ m . Evening Service 6 p.m.. Cottage Prayrr marting7:3(1 pm Wedneaday Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN, comer ot Bamun. Rd and M-66 Woodland Paator Gorge Sp-aa I’hnoe 887-2741. » 45 a m Worahtp; Ilan Sunday S-huU. W«l needay Prayer 8 pm. W.MI A 2nd Wed neaday each month. Adult C.E. 2nd Satur­ day each month. 8 p m WOODGROVE PARISH. C«ta Grove. Rev. Pamela Owen*. Paator Phone 3674137 Sunday rhurrh acbool 9.30 a m . Worahtp •rrvirr to 45 am . rhoir 6 pm, youth (rllowahip 7 30 p.m Holy Commun­ ion far-at Sunday □( each month Women . Fellowahip firat Thuraday ol each month at Warn The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Middleville Area BOWENS M1LI.S CHAPEL Hl am Homing Service*. 11 15 Sunday School ■ M1DDLEVIIJ.E CHKLST1AN REFORM­ 1ED. 708 W Main StreeL Worahtp 10 a.m.. Sunday Srhool 11.15 a m . Evening Wori ■hip 6 p.m MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M-37. ju»t north of Mid dJrvilk- 795-9726 Rev. Wrdry Smith. Paator. Mark J Htghman. Partor ol Youth NEW LIFE TABEKNACIJL 201 Rm*|| St R*v Gary Finklnncr l’hi«n-(7n.->-742t< Sunday Wcirahtp Nervier 10 a/m ami 7 PEACE REFORMED CHUMTH. M-37 at Parmah-e Rn»d. Middleville kr\. Wayne Kiel. Pa*lor Phom- 891-1585 JUv Charlr* Draimhoa. Aw-Uint Pirator Phon* 795 Evening < etrhration 6 pm ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Drnni. Boyhtn. Paator Phone 7»»J 2889. SuimT.ii Maa* 11am Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST HAITIST CHURCH OF ORANGE VR.1.E. 6H21 M«rah Rd . 2 nulra ..uth ..I Cun Lukr R« (Mrt Bowman. Paator Larry Tungate Sunday S,h«,< Supt Suntlay S. b.ol 9 45 . m . chun-b Srran»* Complete Prescription Service Hasting* Savings and Loan Association Boating* and Lake Odessa COIEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance tor your Ute. Home. Business endCar LW. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf r m Adult Prayer and Hil>k Study Hu. mtnulry wn-Hy with Ron Moura Call 664 5413 for pickup MARTIN REFRUMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Drtve-m. wulk-tn chun h with 24 H<mr Prayer Chapel R. v Mamn Mrat-r. Paator Worahtp Senncra 1<I a m and 7 .tu ST CYRIL & METHODIUS Gun L Father Dennn Boylan. Pa.tor Phon.- ' Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH Dn-trr Rratd nor Pin* Uk, j„)ln > pauiwtt Paxtor SuntLn Worahtp 9 :ht a m and « pm sumhra .School 11 »m . Youth Choir n>r*t» oatn Monday 6 U> p nt CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday t»» m ; Churrh Shool 9 .i m , Family 1952 N. Broadvray - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" -118 S. JeHerson - 945 3429 the note of praise .n»- n.-« n^ 1 Uhlrt Nraindax Ktl Gun Lakr are HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home of Walnut & 5. Jefferson in Hostings iho- Hickory Corners Hastings Area GRACE WENUHTAN CHUKCH. 1302 S Hanovt-r. Hnwtintra Lramjrd Duira. Ibralor Ph 948-2256 or 945-9429 Sunday Sunday School 9 45 a m.. Worahtp Ham. Youth 5 p m.. Evmintc Worahtp « p m. Frlkrawhip and Colfev 7.15 pm Nurarry Tor *11 aentm Wedneoday. CYC 6:45 p m . prayer and Btltle »tudy 7pm WORD OF FAITH FKLUAVSHIP. 2-Vt0 W Stair Rd <t)ld Alirnnqutn School) Ptrator Jrff Arnett, phoni- home, 948-2792. churrh IH8-2540 Sunday Sunday School 10 a m . Worahtp 10.48 a.m . rvciunit rarvtcr* BJMi pm. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hutinita. Michifan 948-8004. Kenneth W Garner. Pastor. Sunday Ser*>cr» Sunday School 9 45 a m Morning Worahtp 11:00 in Evening Worship 6 P tn. Wednesday Family Night Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 00 p m Sacred Sound. Rehear**! 8:30 p.m. Sunday morning »ervice broadcaat WBCH WE1ZOME CORN EKS UNITED METH ODIST. 3185 N Broadway Rev. ConMatHr HiffrUtnicer. Pirator Ph 367-3961 Chunh Welcume Cm Ir third Wwlnreday rd month. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Bntodwny K*v. Ifevid D Garrott. Phon* 948-2229 I'araonax*. B45411B5 Chturl. Wh*rr a Chrratian nprcmwr mak<-> wki a tnrnilirr 0 45 a m SuiuUy School: >0 45 a.m Worahip Svrvice. 7 p.m F-lknrahip Worahip. 7 p m Wrd-iratLi > Prayrr ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN' CHUKCH on McCann Rd tn Irving Suzulay Morning Pravrr at 10 30 Holv Comm union at U:(MI Thr Rt. R*v William O la-wra. Rector HARVEST CHUKCH <m M-’-l fur mil*, •xith of Haxtinge Paator Larry Stlvrrman. Aaaor Pa- or Allan Welch. Ph V4H-MO24 Srrvicr tim** Tu**day night (prayrr. praiar. and worahip) at 7 pm. Thuraday night (trai-hmg *rrv*-r) at 7 p m Sunday 9.40 a.m Sunday S.houl (or all ag*». 10:30 a m morning worahip. 6 pm rvriung wnr­ ahip. "Word* ■>( Truth ' radio hr<Mrl<*«t daily at 2 p m rm WDFP FM (95 3) alm on WMAX-A.M1I4 Hfliat.l l'ip.m HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Boltwnod and Eaat Stat* Rim<|. 945-9121 R*v Donald L Brail. Partor. Sunday School 10:00 * nt Worahtp Ser­ vice 11:00 a m. Evening Smicr 6;UU p nt Prayrr Meeting 7 00 p m Wninndav HASTINGS ASSEMBLY’ OF GOD 1674 Wr*t State Ko*d Ptratnr J T Crawmrr Plum* 945-2285. .Sunday Selionl 9 4." a m . Worahip 1'90 am: Evening Srrvira- 6 p m . W*dn.wtay I’mw Gathering 7pm VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Goajirl). 1715 Carlton Center Rd Sunday morning M-rvicr. praw and hymn.. 10:30 am . Evening aervtce.. evungelmtic. 7:30 pm. Sunday Youth Meeting 6 00 pm: W*dn*«da> Bible Slutiy and Prayer Mr-t ing at 7 30 p m QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 3 mil*. E on M-79 Steven Retd, paator Sunday Chun h Schoul 10.30 a m . Worahip Servu e 11..Ml a.m Un-’rd Meth­ odic Women • |.t Wrdnrwday rail, month HASTINGS CHKLsTlAN CHURCH 102 E Wndlawri Ave. Mlnt.'rr Scutl Davi. Sunday Worahtp 9-to am Fell.ra.htp 10.30toll 00a m BibleSrhool 11 00a m t«- 12 <") noon Wednesday Bihl* Study aid Fellowahip 7 30 tn 8.30 p m I'booe BALTIMORE UNITED CHUKt H OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS Meeting at.502 E Bond Sunday Sacrament meeting 9 00 a m . Sund.iv SLuil H»(M)a m Branch Prraadcnt Dam) McMomglr Hum p 1-6W-9K19 «, NORTH IRVING WESI.EYAN Clil RCH CORNER OF Wooda-hool and Wink Rda PaMor Mark Wade. 5oiH Buehler Rd Phone 763-S2N7 Sunday S-hnol 10 a m . Worahtp 1) am. Evening Service 7pm; HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marthall St . HaaUngt Rev Marvin Stcknuiler Phone 9455197 Servtrvw. Sunday School 10.00 am Momtne Worahtp I! 00 a m Sunday and evening eervicva 7 30 p m Wednrviav mid FIRST UNITF-D METHODST CHURCH. 209 WjJrran St. Ha.ungx, MI 49058 (6161 945-9574 Muu»trr - Dr Mvron K YY'tlbam* Sunday. Nov 6 • 9 30 a m’ Churrh Srhool Claara, for everyone 9 30 * m MrmbmOup Claa*. Paatof'a Study 9 30 a m Shnrl Term CU« 'Adventure* tn Churrh Mu.tr' Bob O»ter (Early Chrmtian Mime 6th ■ 16th Centunra). 10:30 am toffee FelJowuhtp. 10 30 a. m Radio Broadeaat. W’BCH. 11 00 a m Worship Service, "Stop Follow ing Me' EukIu, 34 5 ‘t. II Thewalnman. 1 1-5. 1112. Luke 19 1-10 Monoxy Nov 7 - 7 00 p m Trustee* 7 to p tn Scout* Tuesday, Nov 8 • 9 .10 ■ m The Challenge of Hetng • Woman" ria». 12 noon Hi Noonera. 3 00 pm U M Men. 7 00 pm "People with Older Parent.' claa* W*dne«day. Nov 9 8 -<0 a m H A M A breakout meeting. 10 a m UMW B .ini, 11 50 a m UMW Lunch­ eon. i pm Children* Choir. 6 30 pm Handl»-!la. 7 i)O p m Council on Muustnm. HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan BRETHREN EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL Maw* aiui t'huri'h S !>■■>! lu«m ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CHURCH. 2IF25 Airport Rd,. Duk Taggart. Paator. Churrh phone 948*482 Sunday School 9:4.* a m ; W’oralup Ilan. Junior Churrh 11 am.. Evening Worahip 7 pm. Nurarry NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF HASTINGS 236 E Colfax. PaMor. E Miller Ph 9482762 Sunday School )0an: Clarara foe ail ■gv" Worahtp xntee al II a m EvangrhalrServKrT pmt Tuewiay Pravrr Group. ’0 a.m Full Goejrrl PL1XSANT VALLEY' UNITED BRETIL R1:N IN CHRLST. M-M> at Bell Krl Rev Don Palmer 10 a ir, Wondttp Service; 11 a.m. Sunday S< h<„|. 6 ,-|o Evening Nervier. 7.30 WrdnrMiay PrayerSen ae HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd Ruarail A Sarver. pa*tnr Phone 04.>9224. Wurviup raniiv 10JI0 -....... ■n.-r,...*, 7:00 p.m HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENT1ST. MH Terry Lam- Pbunv IM5-KH84 Sat unlay ranter. Suhhuth Srhool 9 30 a m.. Worahtp 11 am. Tunday - Bible Study and Prayrr Meeting 7 ») p.m HOPE UNITED NCT1ODLST CHURCH. M -17 Smith at M-79 Jack Barthobmraw ratur. phone !»nwc. Kohrn Fuller choir dim tor Sundti ~h.-*ule 9.30 Fellow ■hip and oiHrr. 955 Sunday St haul. 11:00 Morning Worahtp. 6.00 Ymth Meeting*. 7:00 Evening Wornhip Nurarry |or all atrWednesday. HASTINGS CUNGREliATION OF JEHOVAH S WITNESSES. 220 We*t Col (ax St Bible Lrrtur* tk3D a m ; Watchtower Study 1045 a m .Tuesday - Conarrgati.Ki Bthlr -Study 8 p m.. Tburadiy Thntcra-.tr School 7:.‘IO. Sen ter mrrtrng 8.30 FAITH BAITIST CI'UROL 5«2 East Grand St. Murk J Htghman P»«,nr Ph 948-2828 Sunday School. 10 u nt. morn­ ing worahtp ami children » chun h. 11 a m ; youth mn tuig.. 5 p.m . evening wnrahip it p.m . Thurwlui prayer tno-ting 7 p.m . FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Haa dnga. Michigan Wilhud H Curtia. Minuter Eilrvn Higbee. Dir Chrutian Ed Sunday. Nov. 6 • Su-wardahtp Sunday. 7:45 Break fail for Canvaaa Ladera tn Memorial Hall. Morning Worahtp 9.30 and 11:00. Nuraery provided Uroadotat of 9 30 aervtce over WBCH AM and FM 9 30 Church School Clataea for al] age* 10:30 Coffee Hour tn the churrh dining room 10 30 Children'» Choir practice Junior High Youth Fellow­ ship will meet at the church to go rak.ng 6.30 Senior High Youth Fellowahip will meet m the church dining room Monday 7.30New Men'a r-rojp meeting Emphaata of thu group will be fellowahip and church maintenance 7.30 Code 6. anil meet al the home of Groce Shi-key Tuesday - 7:00 Kirk Chntr praetts 7 30 Dearoru' meeting Wednrwday - 9,30 Circle 1 wtll meet at the home of Lota Hopkin* 7 00 Chancel Choir practice Thuraday . 7.00 Prrx B-Rail Team A va Hope United in Eaat Gym of Junior High Schoo. 8 00 Pre* ftBall Team B va. liaptiat in Eaat Gym of Junior High School GRACE LUTHFXkN CHURCH. 2.19 E. North St . Michael A-ilon. Paator Ph 945SM14 Sunday. Nov 6 ■ 8 45 Sunday Church School (all age*). |00(> Worahtp Service Thuraday. Nov 3.445 Children * Choir. 7 Sr Cho,T Friday. Nov 4 - 9 to 5 "Holi­ day Country Baxaar". 11 to 1.30 Luncheon Saturday. Nov 5 - 9 30 Conf 6 Monday. Nov 7-9:30 WordwatcherafBibir Study) She lived in the Clarksville and Lake Odessa area most all of her life, and worked Prod^dlco>'ea'5 M L°ke ',d'SSa Mact,ine Chrk'’1UaS»a,m™ber °f ,hl? Lake Od<®M Christian Reformed Church. Mrs. David is survived by her children Norma and Lester Stuart of Clarksville, and Hcn"<dh and Evelyn David of Portland; four grandch'ldren: two great ■ grandchildren; and a half-sisler. Mrs. Morris (Jovco Carpenter of Ionia. Funeral services were held Monday. Oct F..n 'i JV? lhe p'"l«ms'Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa The Rev Lany Pike officiated. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. Keith Brady CASPER. WYO. - Mr. Keith Lyle Brady, f?rn\er Bl? sPrinS chiropractor, died suddenly Saturday, Oct. 22, 1983. He was >nd'1MUl> r'l'i'925 Hastin8s- 'he son of Mr and Mrs. Lyle F. Brady He graduated from Hastings High School in 1$H3 He enlisted in the US. Army 29th Infantry ,n and senedthe Arw Reserves until 1952. <m!hkLBZVILLE ‘ Mrs Eugenia T. Saldibar. 49. of 124209 Mile Rd., passed awav He attended the Palmer School of Oct. a, 1983 at Borgess Medical Center. She Chiropractic from 1946 to 1952 24" i<^arri<>MM?rtha Ann MoiTi6“' ™ Nov. was bom Nov. 15, 1933 in Weslaco, Tex. She was employed by the DeBruyn 24. 1949 in Michigan. They moved to Big Spring in 1949 where he opened the Produce Co. Chiropract'C Arts Clinic. In 1971, he retired She was a member of the Orangeville and moved to Dallas where he was employed Apostolic Church. in hotel management. ' Mrs. Saldibar is survived by her husband He moved to Casper. Wyo., where he Audon L. Saldibar: eight children. Audon T. Saldibar, Jr. of Holland. Joan Saldivar at managed the Thrifty Scott Motel. Mr. Brady is survived by his wife, Martha • home; Blanca Saldivar of Holland. Mrs. Rey (Diana) Soto of Chicago, Angel Saldibar at M‘rCllar Brady of Carrolllon' p5?dvy n A.rI,nglon. and Mark Brady home Julia Saldibar of Nebraska, Allee and Patrick Brady, both of Casper; three Saldibar. at home, and Patricia Saldibar. al daughters, Mrs. Russell (Rebekah) Mauldin home; seven brothers and sisters. Feliciano “ BigSpnng. Mrs. Randy (Jeanine) Trigg of Torres, Angehta Sanchez, Concepcion Ortiz. Fort Worth, and Miss Gretchen Brady of Ignacio Torres, Domingo Torres. Ramona iuSai"' br“ther- Eugene Brady of Puente, and David Torres; six half brothers Middleville; four sisters. Ruth Eddy of and sisters, Pantaleon Torres. Elvira Garza Delton. Lona Stolz of Battle Creek. Byrle Juan Torres, Consuelo Molina, and Elidora Hudson of Indiana and Muriel Jarstfer of Peralez; and many nieces and nephews Honda; and five grandchildren He was Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. preceded in death by his father, mother and 23 at the Orangeville Apostolic Church The one brother. Pastor Israel Anaya officiated. Interment Funeral services were held Friday. Oct. 28 was in East Martin Cemetery. from the Lucas Funeral Home of Hurst Tex Arrangements were made by the MarshallBurtal was in Bluebonnet Hills Cemetery in Gren Chapel. Colleyville. ’ Eugenia T. Saldibar ...of your choice and he Spirituafflu rewarded. t.KDAR < KEEK BIBLE, ('ampxrourrl Rd . 8 nu S. I’aator. Brant Branham Phone 62-L22H3 Sunday School at 10 a.m.; Wor•hip 11am, Evening Srrvm at 7 p m.; Youth mart Sunday 6 pm.. Wed Prayer Bthh- 7 p.m. Ewilda M. David ' N,rs Kwilda M I,ilv>d. an formerly of 903Seconds,.. Lake Odessa, died Saturday morning. Oct 29. 1983 al Lowell Medical Center where she had been a ’T'S mo iX"v She was born APril chJ?.- " Odessa Twp.. the daughter of . L A d da ,Van nurt'"> Shafer, she attended rural schools in Odessa Township ,-J10 ™?rr!ed Haymond David on Mav 30. 1979 lnChar °"e He preceded her in deaih in ST MME CATHOLIC CHURCH. Ho.5 BARRY C1HJNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 North XtirhigMT. Mmu-trr Sieve Dwvi* 945-29-W Sunday S-ratrra. >(l a m . Bible Study 11 am Evening Seine. l> pm Wrdnrtday Evening Htbb Study 7 pm REORGANIZHD CHURCH Oh' JENUN CHRIST Or LATTER-DAY SAINTS. S Jrffertam at Walnut Kenneth Culhuni Paator Homrli«8*567 Sundayr School 10 a m.. Wonhip 11 a m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 17!« North Broadway Krv Jam*. Iftlgendorf Paator Sunday Services 9 45 a m. Sunthv -SHa.J Hour. 1 l.UI a m Muminit Worahtp Si-rvn.. I'UMl .. c__ _ . Teen* and Chiidrrn Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHREN CHUKCH. VeWer Rood | Mil. muth ol M -Vl 1.1 «..-!> Ilario amt Na.h KowU Ibutor Bill Steven* Phon* <|HI 2.115 in a m .Sunilay Sahool. ll.m Morning Wuralnp. 7 pm Suixluy evening worahip. 7:30 p.m Wadnewiav ST. EDWAHDN CATHOIJC CHUKCH. WUODHUKY UNITED BKETHRbLN. luwt off M-66 N. ol M-50 in Village of Woodhiry Pu*ur Duane Walter Phon* 374.725! Worahip arrvier 8:30 am; Numbly Maml IO:4.> a m ; Y'outh Fellouahip Wnine»L<,■ 7 pm. Bihlr Study Bnd l»rav<-r -ServinWednenduy 7 pm CALVARY UNITED BKFTrilRFLS IN CHRIST < HURt'H. Ct.rner ol l*t and 2nd Ave., laakr Otlemu Paator George Spra. Phone 374-8756. Sunday Morning Wnrahip SerVMY I KM* a m Sunday .Srhool ■ IO;OO am E«mmg-Srnlnr.7.:«>pm WratnrMlav Evening Prayer Meeting 7.311 pm LAKEYVOOD UNITED METHODLST Hwy M-50. mile W. of Midi Lake (Me*«a Rev Jam* Hulett. Paator. Worahtp H .'Wt ami 11 a m.; Evening Service LAKIMOOI1 HAin«r. Ibnl K-ulfman. .167-4355. Am*, from th.- high Wh...l, 7180 Vrhe Krl. M 50 Sunday Ss hmtl 10.00 ti nt; Worahtp Senur 11 00 am Evening Nervitr H:HI CHKLsTlAN REFORMED rigo Sixth Ave Rrv Ben Ridder Ph 374-M4I7. !».«* a m Coffer Hour. 9 45 a.m Sunday-S> haul. II COSOKKIATIOSAI. CHUKCH Illi Fourth Aw Rrv RandaB Kohl*. Ph 8753 Worahtp H.tor 9 .III a m . Frlluwdup Hour |».;Ni. m . Chun h S h..,l II . m Wayne A. Snyder Mildred M. Bronzetti AURORA, OHIO - Mr. Wayne A. Snyder PLAINWELL - Mrs. Mildred M. Bronzetti 68. formerly of Hastings, died Sunday. Oct. 72, formerly of Hastings, died Sunday. Oct. 30, 1983, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cleveland 30. 1983, at Bridgewood Manor Nursing Ohio. He was bom in Hastings on April 23' Home in Plainwell. She was bom in Hop? 1915, the son of Jay and Edith (Phillips) Township, Barry County, on December 13 Snyder. He attended Hastings schools and 1910 the daughter of Shelby and Amanda graduated in 1933. He was well-known during (Shultz) Nash. She attended Shultz School. his high school years as an outstanding She married Frank Silcock in 1926. They athlete. lived tn the Prairieville area before coming He was a veteran ot World War It, having to the Hastings area in the early 1930s She served in the Army. married Louis Bronzetti in 1946 and they He was employed for over 40 years by lived in the Detroit area for many years Mr JCPenney Co. and managed stores for over Bronzetti died in 1961. She then lived in 23 years. He retired in 197S as manager of the Kalamazoo and Walhalla before entering the Cleveland, Ohio store. Following retirement nursing home in Plainwell where she was a he worked for the Small Business Ad­ patient for 1'2 years. ministration for a few years and had lived in Mrs. Bronzetti is survived by two Aurora for the past 15 years. daughters, Mrs. Edna Anders of Nashville He was a member of the Kiwanis and and Mrs. Emma Jean Jackson of White Rotary clubs. Pigeon; one son, Robert Silcock of Hastings Mr. Snyder is survived by his wife, the ten grandchildren; 16 great - grandchildren’ former Agnes Burroughs: one daughter one sister. Mrs. Jessie DePaw of Irons; and Mrs. Linda Wright of Yardley, Pa.; one som two stepbrothers. James and Shelby Nash. Philip Snyder of Stow, Ohio; four grand­ She was preceded in death by a son, Charles children; and one brother. Ivan Snyder of Silcock, a brother, Albert Nash, and a Hastings. He was preceded in death by a stepsister, Mrs. Rosanna Heintzelman. brother. Linden Snyder, in 1974. A memorial service will be held at a later Graveside services will be held Thursday date. morning. Nov. 3. at 11 a.m at Riverside Memorial contributions may bt made to Cemetery in Hastings, with Dr. Myron K. Charlton Park. Williams officiating. Arrangements are by Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial con­ Home. tributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST 912 Fourth Avr Rev Suph™ Keller Ph 3748861 Sunday aebedule changed Ort 2nd Th* new wbedtlJe will hr. 930-10 15 a m Sunday .Schwj. IftaO-iutOa m Worahip H 30 ■ m Coffer Hour IN TIMES OF CHANGE, LET YOUR FAITH REMAIN CONSTANT ooner or later, most of us will undergo some kind of a major change, and a prime example of one that can cause much confusion and turmoil is moving to a new home or a different city Whatever the reason, it is bound to disrupt the lives of all concerned: for example, if your children have to attend a new school as a result. Trying to inform everyone of the move and anting to new surroundings can be chaotic indeed. However, the one element in your life 'hat should not change is your faith, for it can be a stabilizing force during this hectic time. So ((possible, continue to attend your House of Worship. If not. find one in your new location that win meet your spiritual needs Above all, remember that the love of God will follow you and remain with you, wherever you may happen to be. Sacrifice of Praise appearing at St. Rose The Sacrifice of Praise comes to Hastings to perform Sunday, Nov. 6 at St. Rose Catholic Church. Potluck starts at 4 p.m. with the program at 6 p.m. The public is invited and a free will offering will.be taken. Though youthful in appearance, the Kalamazoo group Is accus'omed t4 general audiences and has an inter-denominational program which challenges people of all ages to "Praise God at all times - for all things - no matter what". The Sacrifice of Praise s a versatile group and, among the instruments featured in their program, you will hear the piano, performed by Don Prewitt, the guitar by Chris Bellisle drums by Greg Purlee. flute by Diane Corts, and bass guitar by Russ Lindaucr. Everyone in lhe group sings at some point in the program and shares personal testimony of what the Lord means to them. On their last tour, the Sacrifice of Praise jierformed 25 concerts in 23 days. Altogether, they were on the road for 26 days, staying in Christian homes along the way. The group covered over 5.200 miles on the trip, and left their hometown with about $10. At this time, only one member is still in high school, though at the beginning, three of the five members had not graduated. The group has completed two record albums and one single record. A “live performance" (ape was recently completed. MEDICAL DOCTORS & GROUPS Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you d like to discuss our unique program. 8911136 CALEDONIA a 451-3144 GRAND RAPIDS �The Hostings Benner— Thursday. Novembers, 1983, Page 5 Social what’s cookin’ This week, featuring... Rose Marie Dillingham Rowlader-Radant united in marriage Nottinghams to observe 75th anniversary Doster-Maurer exchange marriage vows Mr. and Mrs. Lee Nottingham of Doster were married November 7, 1908 in Windsor, Canada. They lived in Kalamazoo for six years before moving to their farm in Doster. They had five children:* Lyle of Kalamazoo, Clark and Alvin of Stockbridge, Ruth Boysen of Martin, and Lloyd of Plainwell who is deceased. They had 14 grandchildren and over 30 great - grand­ children. They are now living at Bridgevood Manor Nursing Home in Plainwell. On Saturday, Sept. 24, Janet Doster became the bride of Joseph Maurer at Nash­ ville Baptist Church with Rev. Lester DeGroot officiating in the presence of 200 guests. Parents of the couple are Mr. : nd Mrs. Donald Doster of Dowling and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Maurer of Hastings. The bride, escorted by her father, wore a white floor-length gown, featuring a sweetheart neckline with a chapel length train and matching veil, trimmed in venice and chantilly lace. She carried a bouquet of Rheubrum lilies, stephanotis and spider fems. Ann Mater, friend of the bride, served as maid of honor with Dorothy Horvath, Karen Doster, and Sandra Hart as bridesmaids. Flowergirls were Stephanie and Jennifer Doster, nieces of the bride. Ed Maurer served his brother as best man. Groomsmen were Michael Hause, Tom Maurer and Robert Doster. Steven Maurer and Gordon Doster served as ushers. Pianist was Jan Cooper, accompanied by Mona Ohler playing the oboe. Soloists were Martha Van Engen, Cathy Vessecchia and Ann Mater. Attending the guestbook was Michelle Plaunt, cousin of the bride. Following the ceremony, a buffet reception was held at the Community Building in Hastings with Dick and Martha Van Engen as host and hostesses. The gift table was attended by Shari and Teresa Maurer, After their honeymoon trip to Mt. Pocono, Penn., the couple now reside in Hastings. Susan Rowlader and Steven Radant ex­ changed vows Saturday, July 16, 1983 at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. The Reverend Harbach performed the double ring ceremony. The parents of the couple are Mr. James D. Rowlader of Clarksville and Mrs Marian Larson of Traverse City and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Radant of Hastings. Mrs. Tami Peabody, soloist, was ac­ companied by Mr. Robert Oster who played the ceremony music. Mrs. Tami Peabody, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and the bridesmaids were Mrs. Lori Buys, Mrs. Mary Lewis, Miss Cindy Koops, and Miss Lainie Schmidt, all friends of the bride. Miss Jamie Scobey, cousin of the bride, served as flowergirl. Mr. Steve White, friend of the groom, was best man. and the groomsmen were Mr. Tim Altoft, brother-in-law of the groom, Mr. Brad McPhail, friend of the groom, Mr. Jim Daniel, brother-in-law of the groom, and Mr. Wes Roth, friend of the groom. David Frisby, cousin of the bride, served as ringbearer. Mr. Bill White, uncle of the groom, and Mr. Derreck Cross, friend of the groom, served as ushers. Honored guests of the couple are grand­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Frisby of Freeport, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Radant of Owosso, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert White of Phoenix, Ariz. Master and mistress of ceremony was Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bronkema of Standale. Mrs. Karen Altoft and Mrs. Joellyn Daniel, sisters of the groom, attended the guestbook. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Elks Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Steven Radant honeymooned in Toronto, Canada and presently live in Hastings. Browns to observe 65th anniversary Olin and Bernice Brown, who live on a centennial farm at 1016 9th St., Plainwell, will celebrate 65 years of marriage on November 6. Mr. and Mrs. Brown will be guests of honor at an open house from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gun River Conservation Club, 1136 107th Ave., Plainwell, to which their friends and relatives are invited. Hosts and hostesses for the affair will be the coiqple's daughters and their husbands: Paul and Helen Brown of Quincy, Ill., and Kenneth and Marjorie Laverack of Plainwell. They have three granddaughters, Janet O'Dell of Quincy, Ill., Sue Hall of Romeo, Mich., and Diane Laverack of Austin, Tex.; and two great-granddaughters, Wendy and Kelly Hall of Romeo. The former Bernice Johncock and Olin Brown were married November 6, 1918, in the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johncock, near Delton, by the Rev. E. A. Perone. Mr. Brown has lived on the family cen­ tennial farm since 1900 and the couple have lived there since their marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have requested that there be no gifts. y Warners to celebrate 50th anniversary Waldrons to observe 50th anniversary The children of Mr. and Mrs. Lance A. Warner of 1207 Wall Lake Dr., Delton, are pleased to announce an open house on the Rufus J. Waldron and Mary C. (Krupp) occasion of their parents 50th wedding an­ Waldron of Hastings will celebrate their 56th niversary. The event will be held Nov. 12, from 2 to 5 wedding anniversary on November 5. They p.m., at the Faith United Methodist Church owned Waldrons Wallpaper and Paint Store from 1946 to 1958, coming to Hastings in 1946 in Delton. Lance and Mildred Warner were married from Flint. They have two daughters, five grand­ Nov. 11, 1933, in South Bend by the Rev. Joseph W. Nyikos. Mr. Warner worked as an daughters, three grandsons, and one greatelectrician, his wife as a housewife and grandson. derk. The couple formerly lived in Par­ chment and Richland before moving to Delton. The couple have four children: Richard A. Warner of Galesburg. David L. Warner of Richland. Donald A. Warner of Delton and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Carroll of rural Nash­ Mrs. Earl (Linda M.) Thompson of Hastings. ville wish to announce the marriage on The open house is sponsored by the October 21 of their daughter, Julie, to John couple's children, spouses and grand­ Barnhart, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert children. Friends, neighbors and relatives Barnhart of Nashville. are invited'. No gifts are requested. Carroll-Barnhart announce engagement Card shower planned for Ida Miller’s birthday Mrs. Ida (Stephen) Miller, RFD Clarksville, MI 48815, will celebrate her 90th birthday on Sunday, Nov. 6. Friends, relatives and neighbors are in­ vited to join with a card shower for the birth­ day. Military News Sensiba-Miller engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sensiba of Mid­ dleville announced the engagement of their daughter, Cindy Kay Sensiba. to Robert C. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Miller of Hastings. Cindy is a 1980 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High Schoo! and 1981 graduate of Watsons Beauty School in Virginia. She is presently employed at the Style Salon in Hastings. Robert is a 1976 graduate of Hastings High School and is presently em­ ployed at Summit Steel in Hastings. A March 17,1984 wedding is being planned. Coopers to celebrate 25th anniversary The children of Jim and Marvel Cooper are hosting an open house for family and friends to honor their 25th wedding anniversary on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall in Nash­ ville. John Proto Pvt. John A. Prolo, son of Jackie C. Prolo of 1128 76th St.. Allegan. Mich., and Stella L. Peabody of Delton, has completed basic traingin at Fort Knowx, Ky. During the training students received instrution in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid. and Army history and traditions. A relative newcomer to full time Hastings living. Rose Marie Dillingham already has become endeared with the charm and friendliness of the community. Rose Marie and her husband, Philip, moved from Dearborn to Hastings six years ago after he retired from Ford Motor Co. However, they were attracted to Hastings many years before that. For 16-years they’ve had a 'vacation' place in a wooded area off Chief Noonday Rd. When talk of retirement began, the Hastings area was a natural choice, site said. "The churches impressed us the most, she adds. “Any town that had so many nice churches had to be a good place to live." They still own the wooded property, but now reside on Madison St. Rose Marie was bom in Detroit and graduated from Western High School in that city. She worked in AAA's downtown Detroit office prior to her marriage. The Dillinghams have two grown sons and four grandchildren. Son Philip resides in Dear­ born and the other son, John, lives in Grand Haven. Active in church work before moving here. Rose Marie has continued her church ac­ tivity at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings where she is a deacon and active in the church's women's association. She is a member of the Hastings Women’s Club and serves on its board of directors. She also is a member of the county Republican Women's Club. Over the years, she has volunteered time for more than a decade to help the Michigan Cancer Society. A diverse variety of hobbies keep Rose Marie busy in her free time. She is an ex­ cellent knitter and has won awards for her handiwork at the state convention of women’s clubs. She received one of her awards for a knitted afghan containing a flower design with raised petals. She says she especially enjoys knitting while watching TV. “I’ve been knitting since I was very young. My grandmother taught me to knit the continental way as they do in Europe." Tolle painting is a new hobby. She recently took lessons and enjoys embellishing wooden items with painted designs. Some of her painting is decoratively displayed on items ‘.n her kitchen. She also makes cute sewing boxes by decorating wooden cheese boxes. Rose Marie has a real knack for refinishing furniture. It's a hobby she takes pride in and once spent three-years refinishing a pump organ. Collecting antiques and stoneware are hobbies she also pursues. Attending antique shows is an activity she likes to put on her calendar whenever she can. She also keeps her eye open for unique miniature pigs to add to her collection which includes glass, metal, and porcelein figures. Finding pleasure in music is one of Rose Marie's pastimes. "I like to play the piano for my own enjoyment." she says. "I enjoy listening to classical music and going to concerts. Besides the relaxation they find in their ow n wooded plot, she and her husband like to travel in their motor home. They recently eqjoyed the fall colors in the New England states on a recent trip. The ability tocreate handcrafted items is a skill Rose Marie has used in working with many mediums. While living in Dearborn, she tells how she was involved in making some'very beautiful and unique Christmas .symbols for tree ornaments with other Open house planned for returning newlyweds There will be an open house and reception on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. at 591 Welcome Rd., Hastings, for Mr. and Mrs. William Bruce n. They were married on April 22 in Phoenix, Ariz. and arc returning to Hastings. Marriage Licenses Dale Augustine, 24. Bellevue and Jennifer Wing. 22. Bellevue. John R. Barnhart. 22, Nashville and Julie L. Carroll, 19, Nashville. Dwain Reynolds II. 22, Middleville and Teresa Hendricks. 16. Middleville. 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Called ‘‘Crismons,” the ornate symbols have become a tradition on the Dillingham family Christmas tree every year. • "Chrismons" stand for Christ’s signature and each has a symbolic meaning she said. According to the tradition, those who make them can give them away but may not sell them. The decorative Chrismons are com­ plicated to make and are created with pearls and other beads strung on long pieces of wire and then formed into significant shapes. One that Rose Marie has is shaped like an elaborate crown. Another is star-shaped and adorned with a Christmas rose in the center. A manger scene is depicted in the center of a different star-shaped Chrismon included .a her collection. Another Christmas tradition for Rose Marie and family is serving CJam Bisque every Christmas eve. The recipe”she shares with readers was given to her by her daughter-in-law. Rose Marie says it’s very good to serve with cheese and crackers and the recipe serves five to eight persons. To make the Clam Bisque use one-can of minced ckms ( drained •. one-can of cream of celery soup, one-can of cream of mushroom soup, and one-can of cream of tomato soup. Add '3-soup can of water and mix. Then add 1-largecan pet milk (or use whole milk) and *2-cup water. Heat slowly over medium heat. Another favorite recipe that follows is one for raisin oatmeal cookies. Rose Marie said she’s been making the cookies all her married life — 35 years. She got the recipe from a Wesson Oil Cookbook. Rose Marie says the old-fashfoned oats are the best kind to use in this recipe because the dough doesn’t spread (into thin cookies) as much while baking. Rose Marie’s Raisin Oatmeal Cookies Combine: 1'i-cupe flour,12-teaspoon soda, 1-teaspoon salt, 'a-teaspoon cinnamon. Mix in 1‘fc-cups old-fashioned oats. Add to flour mixture: 1-egg (slightly beaten), 1-cup brown sugar, Mrcup cooking oil, 4-cup milk, and 1-teaspoon vanilla. Add 1-cup raisins, nuts or chocolate chips or any combination. Drop from teaspoon onto ungreased cookie tin. Bake in a 375-degree oven for 15-minutes. A doubled recipe makes 74-dozen cookies. f Additional poster winners named The list of winners in last week’s Halloween Art Poster Contest, held for Hastings elementary students and sponsored by the Area Chamber of Commerce, failed to list several honorable mention winners. They are Travers Belanger, Hidie Tobias, Joe Williams, Dawn Billings, Tom Cruttenden, Matt Bolton, Steve Jordan, William Rivera, Paul McKinstry, Chad Zimmerman, and Cathy Bradley. HASTINGS ROTARY CLUB PANCAKE SUPPER Thursday, Nov. 3 Serving from ... 4;30 to 7 P.M. Hastings High School Cafeteria *2-50... PER PERSON Proceeds to local non-profit institutions. Tickets available at... JACOBS, CINDER and BOSLEY PHARMACIES, WBCH and LEARY’S from Rotary Club Members. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. November 3. 1983. Pccje6 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mart- gage mode the 23rd day ol March 1973. by William H. Frost and Joanne M. Frost, husband and wife, os mortgagors, to the United States of America, as mortgagee and recorded on March 23. 1973. in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 214 of mortgages on pages 250-253; and assumed by Richard W. Knauss & Dianna J. Knouts, husband & wife: AND. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage mode the 30th day of July 1980. by Richard W. Knauss & Dianna J. Knauss. husband & wife, os mortgagors, to the United Sto.es of America, as mortgagee, and recorded on July 30. 1980. in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 245 of mortgages on pages 935-938; on which mortgages there is claimed to be duo and unoaid at the date of this Notice Thirty Five Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Five and 75/100 Dollars ($35,935.75) principal and Eight Thousand Ninety Six and 26/100 Dollars ($8,096.-26) interest; no suit or proceeding ci law oi in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or ony part of the debt, secured by said mortgages, and the power of sale contained in said mortgages having become operative by reason of such default; NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Herby Given that on December 1. 1983 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the east door of the Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgages, together with the legal costs and charges bi sole provided by low and in said mortgages, the lands and premises in said mortgages mentioned and described, as follows, to-wit: That property located in Barry County in the State ol Michigan. Lot 30 ol the Middleville Downs Addition no. 2. Village of Middleville. Barry County.. Michigan, according to the recorded plot thereof. Barry County Records, The redemption period will be one month from the foreclosure sale. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid at the foreclosure sale plus interest and any unpaid encumbrances on the property from date of sale. Doted October 20. 1963. For additional information, please contact UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through Farmers Home Administration. Room 209. 1405 South Hoirison Road. East Lansing, Michigan 48823. mortgagee. 11-10 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in lhe condition ol a certain mortgage doted September 19 1976 executed by Lorry Standish and Suzanne Standish, his wife and in 'her own right, os Mortgagors, to the Three Rivers Savings and Loan Association, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State ol Michigan, os Mortgagee, filed for record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on September 23. 1976 and recorded in Liber 228 of Records on pages 89.90. and 91. And the Mortgagee having elected under the terms of said mortgage to declare the entire principal and occured interest thereon to be due. which election it does hereby exercise, pursuant to which there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum of $30,014.29; no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having * een instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the power of sale in said mortgage and the statute in such case mode and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on Tuesday. December 6. 1983 at 10:00o’clock in the forenoon, sold mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder al the front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings. Michigan. that being the building in which the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held of the premises described in said mortgage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount then due on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 12% per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses. Including attorney’s fees as allowed by low. and also any sums paid by the undersigned to protect it’s interest prior to said sale, which said premises ore described as: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate and being in the Township of Orangeville County of Barry ond State of Michigan, known ond described os follows, to-wit: • Lot 21 of Crystal Lake Estates Plat, according to the recorded plot thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of plats on page 73. being part of the East half of Section 28. Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan. The length of th* period of redemption from such sale will be six (6) months. Dated: October 24. 1983 Three Rivers Savings and Loan Association. Mortgagee WEINER. WADE < TUCKER Attorneys for Mortgagee 211 Portage Ave.. P.O. Box 391 Three Rivers. Michigan 49093 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 18,877 Estate of EMMA L. PAYNE. De­ ceased. TAKE NOTICE: On November 17. 1983 at 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the peti­ tion of Blanche L. Carpenter for appointment of Blanche L. Car­ penter and Arloa Burghduff os co-Personal Representatives, for a determination of heirs and a determination of claims again­ st said estate. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate must be presented to Blanche L. Carpenter at 1325 Ridgewood Drive. Hastings. Michigan, 49058. ond proof thereof filed with the Probote Court on or before February 17, 1984. Notice is further given that the estate will thereupon be assigned to persons appear­ ing of record and entitled there­ to. November 1. 1983 Blanche L. Carpenter 13**5 Ridgewood Drive Hastings. Michigan 49058 David A. Dimmers (P12793) 220 South Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 945 9596 H-3 A Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners of Reminder & Bonr^r) (616) 945-9554 Consumers Power n-plants earn praise from regulators Palisades OCTOBER 25, 19B3 SECOND DAY — FORENOON Th* regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners was called to order Tuesday, October 25. 1983. 9:30 a.m. by Chairman Paul Kiel. Roll call token, sever. (7) members present. Cole­ man. Gordon. Hammond. Hoare. Kiel, Landon McKelvey. At lhe beginning of thu meeting oil present stood and pledged allegiance to the Flog. Moved by Landon, suppo i by Colemon to ap prove the October 11, 1983 minutes as corrected. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by McKelvey to approve the Agenda as corrected. Motion carried. Various correspondence was road to the Board by Chairman Kiel. Limited public comment was called for with no response. Commissioner McKelvey reported on the Pro­ bation Incentive Advisory Board. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoare to approve the appoint ment of Kenneth Granola, Richard Sunior. and Ber­ nard Hammond to the Community Corrections Advisory Board and also moved that the practice of waiting 30 days before appointments ore official be waived. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to approve the Criminal Claims. $7,901.00. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. 1 Barry County Lumber Co............ 5.76 5.76 2 Barry County Sheriffs Dept. . . . 51.08 51.08 3 Borry County Sheriffs Dept. .. . ’00.04 100104 4 Boughman's Marina................... 72.78 72.78 5 Bosley Pharmacy....................... 157.67 157.67 6 Burkey Glass & Rwliolor............ 68.00 68.00 7 Crumpton Automotive Ports . . . 43.30 43.30 8 Duihler Ford Sales, li<................ 110.43 110.43 9 i elpausch..................................... 128.99 128.99 10 Fire Extinguisher Service............ 11.50 11.50 11 Franklin Holwerdo Company.. . . 188.00 188.00 12 Hastings Ambulance Service . . . 475.00 475.00 13 Hostings Motor Ports................ 62.74 62.74 14 Hastings Office Supplies............ 331.78 331.78 15 Hostings Press, inc...................... 255.33 255.33 16 The Hastings Reminder.............. 19.60 19.60 17 Hastings Sanitary Service.......... 72.00 72.00 18 Hill Piston Auto Store................ 87.64 87.64 19 Hobart Sales & Service.............. 182.45 182.45 20 Intoximeiers, Inc......................... 35.66 35.66 21 Jocobs Rx Pharmacy.................. 20.75 20.75 22 Kalamazoo Radiology, P.C.......... 53.50 52.50 23 Kellogg Ambulance & Rescue . . . 589.00 589.00 24 Mich. Sheriff'sEduc. Fund... . 108.00 108.00 25 Miner Supply Co........................... 183.39 183.39 26 Music Center.............................. 246.00 246.00 27 Newhouse Equipment................ 10.00 10.00 28 Nye Uniform Company................ 235.36 235.36 29 Pennock Hospital....................... 479.45 479.45 30 Rodiology Associates................ 88.25 88.25 31 Robertson Plumbing & Heating.. 100.00 ’00.00 32 Schiller. Inc.................................. 46.80 46.80 33 Sirchie Finger Print..................... 39.82 39.82 34 Snip & Anderson Co...................... 820.94 820.94 35 South Michigan Laundromat 373.95 373.95 36 State of Michigan....................... 810.00 810,00 37 John Strazisar.............................. 10.00 10.00 38 United County Officers Assoc .. 75.00 75.00 39 David 0. Wood............................ 27.78 27.78 40 Borgess Medical Center.............. 960.26 960.26 41 William D. Lee, D.D.S.................. 163.00 163.00 7901.00 11-24 Two Michigan nuclear plants have earned applause from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for their strong safety and regula­ tory performances. James G. Keppler, who directs NRC operations in the Midwest, says he is "exceptionally pleased" with the Palisades and Big Rock Point nuclear plants. Keppler reported that in recently completed evaluations, both plants once again received high marks. All operating nuclear plants in the U.S. undergo the annual, year-long appraisals, called Systematic Assessment of Licensee Performance (SALP). The SALP reviews for Palisades and Big Rock Point cover the period from July 1, 1982 to June 30. 1983. Palisades, near South Haven, and Big Rock Point, near Charlevoix, are operated by Con; sumers Power Company. To­ gether. the two plants produced 18.7 percent of the electricity generated by the utility in 1982. Consumers Power is building a third nuclear plant in Midland. Palisade*' SALP ratings im­ proved for the third consecutive year. Keppler praised that record, saying, "I now consider Palisades one of the better plants in Region III. and I think that (the improvement) is probably the most dramatic change I’ve seen Barry County Board of Commissioners Big Rock Point in any plant in the Region in the 10 years I have been here.” Region III covers Michigan, Indiana. Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota. Iowa and Missouri. The formal written SALP report praised Palisades for strong management and im­ provements in emergency pre­ paredness. quality assurance, employee training and staffing, and response to NRC concerns. Big Rock Point, which Keppler noted "has generally had a good record over the years." was commended for improvements in radiological controls, surveil­ lance. emergency preparedness, security and safegards, and training. The utility said it is pleased with the evaluation. The favor­ able report "reflects lhe priority that the Company has placed on safety and quality." said Jack W. Reynolds. Consumers Power executive vice president for energy supply. “I think it's important in that we have demonstrated to the NRC and to the public that we know how to operate a nuclear power plant safely." he said. This advertisement is paid for by the shareholders of Consumers Pou’er Company. 20-2B5-E 7901.00 Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to ap­ prove the 4th quarter .allocation to the Barry-Eaton District Health Deportment, $64,500.00. Motion car­ ried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to auth­ orize the Treasurer to transfer $11,000 from th* General Fund to Commission On Aging Fund. Motion arried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to auth­ orize the Treasurer tr transfer $5,000 from General Fund to Juvenile Justice Fund. Motion Carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman that the following bills be approved and paid from the Joint Economic Development Fund - Michigan Industrial Developers Association, $80.00. Joan Foster. Ex­ penses to Training Conference. $53.95; Hostings Area Chamber of Commerce, telephone. $13.80; Mary ,«nn Karmes. clerical $17.50. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to auth­ orize the Treasurer to transfer Federal Revenue Funds to the General Fund. Motion carried by un­ animous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to authorize the Treasurer to transfer $110,000 from General Capital Improvement Appropriation to the General Building (Capital Improvement) Fund. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Commissioner Colemon gave a report to the Board on the progress of the process of receiving bids for updating the computer program for the County. Jack Holden gave a report to the Board on the activities of the Veterans Trust Fund. Bob Saunders was present ond gave a report on the Barry County Labor Community Food Bank. Dorothy Clement of the C.A.A. and Lauri Arnold also spoke on this subject. A request was mode to the Board that an attempt be made to locate a facility to house this program. Lauri Arnold, speaking for the proposed Oracle Restaurant, ask the Board io write a letter to the Liquor Control Commission supporting their at­ tempt to secure a resort liquor license. Moved by McKelvey, support by Gordon that this matter be referred to the County Development Committee. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey. support by Landon that the Townships be authorized to combine millages by taxing units in the County for the purpose of tax billing. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman that the spreading of 2.386 additional mills be authorized for Hastings Area Schools as approved by the voters on October 24, 1983 ond certified by the Barry County Board of Canvassers on October 25, 1983. Roll coll vote, seven (7) yeas. Colemon. Gordon. Hammond. Hoare. Kiel. Landon. McKelvey. Motion carried. Public Hearing on the 1984 General Fund Budget was called at 10:30 a.m. Moved by Gordon, support by Landon that the 1984 budget be removed from the table for consideration. Motion carried. The proposed budget was discussed and explained by members of the Finance Committee. Moved by Gor­ don. support by Hodre to close the public hearing at 10:53 a.m. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey that the 1984 amended budget be adopted as presented. Roll coll vote. seven'(7) yeas. Colemon. Gordon. Hammond. Hoare. Kiel. London. McKelvey. Motion carried. Board of Commissioners............................................ $52,000 Circuit Court............................................................... 167.000 District Court............................................................... 202.833 Friend of Court............................................................. 198,000 Low Library....................................................................... ' .000 Jury Comm ............................................................................ 750 Probote Court.............................................................. 210,000 Group Home......................................................................... 750 Adult Probation.............................................................. 11.000 Elections......................................................................... 25.000 Clerk................................................................................ 92.000 Births ond Deaths................................................................ 200 Equalization................................................................. 96.512 Prosecuting Attorney ................................................. 170.000 Reg. Deeds..................................................................... 53.000 Treasure ....................................................................... 91,000 Building Authority........................................................ 37,500 Capital Improvement................ .................................. 35,000 Courthouse and Grounds................................... 74 ■ °00 Health Deportment Building......................................... 11.900 Drain............................................................................... 37.000 Tax Allocations.....................................................................®00 Miscellaneous.............................................................. 150.000 Sheriff........................................................................ 568.000 MDrin'*............................................................................. 53 000 Road Patrol..................................................................... 45.000 Joil................................................................................ 358,000 Civil Defense............................................................... 16.000 Livestock Claims................................................................ 3,000 Civil Defense Emergency..................................................... 100 0PW Appropriation........................................................... 2.500 Rood Commission............................................................90*000 Airport Appropriation................................................... gj00 Health Department Appropriation............................. 208.000 Animal Shelter .............................................................. 60.000 Cent. Diseases.................................................................. 2^000 Medicci Examiner.............................................................. 7*000 Mental health................................................................ 45^000 Stole Inst......................................................................... 50.000 Child Core Prob............................................................ 110.000 Child Care Welfare.......................................................... | ‘qqq Juvenile Justice.............................................................. 15,000 Social Services Administration....................................... ] 7,000 Med. Core Foe................................................................ 50^000 Commission on Aging..................................................... 4<000 Social Service Hosp............................................................2.000 Veteran Burial.................................................................14*000 Veteran Councelor ................................... 2 800 S&S Relief...................................................................... ...10 Po*................................................................................. 30.000 Cooperative Extension.................................................. ’8.000 library Board........................................................................ "100 Fair Board........................................................................ 2,000 Soil Conservation........................................................ 3, S00 Planning............................................................................ 75^000 Plot Board...............................................................................)00 Economic Development..................................................... 3,000 Substance Abuse Appropriation.............. .................... 7,000 Contingency....................................................................38*315 Cont. libigation................................................................... .. Hospital Insurance...................................................... 180,000 Life Insurance.................................................................. 9,000 Other Fringes............................................................... 125*000 Insurance and Bonds.......................................................65,000 Retirement..................................................................... 125^000 ................................................................... 130.000 Alcohol Enforcement Grant......................................... .-51.000 Other Various...................................................................... # .g. TOTAL.......................................................... $4,410,670 Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to set the date for the Proposed Use of Revenue Sharing on November 8. 198? of 10:30 a.m. and Actual Use of Revenue Sharing Public Hearing on November 22. 1983 at 10:30 a.m. Roll call vote, seven (7) yeas. Coleman. Gordon. Hammond. Hoare, Kiel. Landon, McKelvey. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by McKelvey to con­ firm the Finance Committee's action in approving a payment of $400 to Lindo Cornelius and Ralph Wilbur, payment in,contingent on a signed release by Linda Cornelius. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by CoIoman that the Property Committee be given Power to Act in secur­ ing proposals for snow removal from County lots this winter. Motion carried. A preliminary capital improvement program for the coming years was presented to the Board ond explained by Finance Chairman Gordon. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman that this program be approved os presented. Roll call vote, seven (7) yeas. Coleman. Gordon, Hammond, Hoare. Kiel. Landon. McKelvey. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare that the Property Committee be given Power to Ad on the paving of the Courthouse parking lot as per bid from Wolverine Paving. Motion carried. The Property Committee was instructed to invest­ igate the matter of roofing the Courts & Low Buildig and report at the next meeting. Nominations were opened for a member to the Social Services Board. There being no further nom­ inations. it was moved by Hoare. support by McKelvey that Helen Wenger be appointed to a three year term on the Social Services Board. Motion carried. Moved by Colei..an. support by Gordon to sus­ pend the rules of the Board in order to make an immediate appointment to the Southwest Michigan Health Systems Agency. Motion carried. Moved by Hoare. support by Hammond thot Rose Ann Wood bo appointed to this position. Motion carried. Moved by Hoare. support by McKelvey that a letter of appreciation be sent to Richard Loughrin for his long service on the Southwest Michigan Health Systems Agency. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Landon that the 7% increase in salary for the Board of Commission­ ers voted on August 9, 1983 for the year 1983 be rescinded retroactively to Moy 30. 1983. Roll call vote, seven (7) yeas, CoIoman. Gordon. Hammond, Hon*e. Kiel. Landon, McKelvey. Motion carried. The annual drain report and the list of rejected taxes was received from the County Treasurer and placed on file. Moved by Gordon, support by Hoare thot the Per­ sonnel Committee investigate the matter of ap­ pointing a Salary Review Committee Io recommend elected officials salary. Motion carried. Moved by Hammond, support by Gordon to filo oil correspondence. Motion carried. Moved by McKelvey, support by Coleman to ap­ prove the Farmland Agreement of Perry ond Fredericka Jones. Orangeville Township. Motion car­ ried. Moved by Hammond, support by Coleman to refer the Farmland Agreement of Dexter Griffin. Maple Grove Township, back to the Township for investigation and recommendation. Roll call vote, seven (7) yeas. Coleman. Gordon. Hammond. Hoore. Kiel. Landon, McKelvey. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by McKelvey to recess to November 8. 1983. or the Call of lhe Chair. Motion carried ond meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m. Paul Kiel. Chairman 11-3 Local home sales up, observers say by Robert J. Johnston Stable interest rates and moderation in home prices have combined to bring a brisk business to local realtors and a steady in­ crease in mortgage applications for local financial institutions. Howard Ferris, county register of deeds, said September saw an increase of 78 percent in the number of deeds recorded from two years ago and an increase of 22 percent from last year. * "It’s a buyers' market," says Realtor Kenneth Miller. "Business is up, way up," adds Realtor Ron Lewis. Richard Beduhn, president of Hastings Savings and Loan Association, says it ap­ pears that real estate is moving again and they have seen a substantial increase in the number of mortgage applications. Beduhn cautions, however, that even though mortgage loan applications are four to five times higher than they were last year, there were so few applications last year that the increase appears to be dramatic. "Basically, what’s happened is that real estate activity is better in 1983 than in 1982," Robert Picking, president of Hastings City Bank, says. "It’s not as good as it was four or five years ago, but we’ve seen more real estate sales this year." Robert Sherwood, president of the National Bank of Hastings, says his firm has seen a 25 percent increase in mortgage loans, which appears to be a local trend. “I just talked to Ionia and they’re doing absolutely nothing over there on mor­ tgages,” Sherwood says. "They've got the same interest rate, but they’re not moving residential real estate." Sherwood says that even though we’re seeing the same number of homes on the market, more of them are being sold. Mary Spackman, branch manager of Great Lakes Federal Savings, says that her lending activity in 1983 will be about 100 percent higher than lending in 1982. “The rates are more favorable, probably • the most favorable they've been in the last three years,” she continues. She adds that the variety in loan terms available, plus a cap on the variable interest rale loans, have made mortgages more attractive. "The most popular is the adjustable rate mortage loan." she says. “We will oc­ casionally write a fixed rate, but we don’t get many because the rate is higher." Realtors agree that favorable interest rates have caused much of the improvement in business. Iris Clum, sales representative for For­ mula Real Estate, says that they've been financing a number of home sales through the savings and loan association this year. "We had so few (through savings and loans) last year that you could count on one hand the number for the whole office,” Clum says. Attracting buyers are the variable interest rate loans, which have initial rates between III4 percent and 124 percent at local in­ stitutions. Some packages are being put We’re always thankful for your business. See us for low rates on all insurance! Strickland Agency 112 E. Court St. in Hastings Ph. 945-3215 Lite is frogile, handle with prayer. V -J together with as little as five percent down, Clum says. Beduhn says that while the variable rates and balloons (short-term payoff dates) are the most acceptable, 40 percent of their business is still in fixed rates. "If I was negotiating for a mortgage.” he continues, “I’d be willing to gamble...on a three year balloon with a maximum increase or decrease in the percentage rate.” Hastings Savings and Loan currently offers such a package with a 14 percent change up or down at three years. "With a 124 percent mortgage, you could have an 11 percent loan or a 14 percent loan in three years,” he explains. “At least the amount of increase or decrease is fixed or capped at 14 percent. You have a lower rate initially and st good possibility you could have a lower rate (in three years.)” Lewis says that they have been to the financial institutions for more closings this year than in the previous two and one-half years. But. he continues, many people are still making land contracts available and other owner financing packages. Levis says he would like to see the banks get back to more fixed rate financing at reasonable rates. "The have two, three, four, five year renewable mortages,” he says, “but people are still a little bit reluctant to get a mor­ tgage at about 12 percent, knowing full well that something drastic could happen again and sooner or later they are going to have to renegotiate that loan." Along with favorable interest rates, the general improvement in the economy is being cited for the movement in real estate. Beduhn says that people’s attitudes have become more positive because of the im­ proved economy. Spackman echos that. “People are starting now to feel free that they can change houses," she says, “but for a while we saw a lot of decisions to stay put and fix up.” Picking says that he also has seen a change in the'mood of the buyers because of the improved economy. “There is more consumer confidence in the marketplace than in the last couple of years," he says. Miller predicts that the improved attitude could change the real estate market, away from the buyers' market to more of a sellers’ market. He says that as the economy picks up, prices of homes will increase. “I think it’s going to become less of a buyers’ market than it is now,” he says. "I don't expect it to run rampant like it did here a few- years ago. But, it's a matter of supply and demand and the demand has gone up.” Miller says that there are a lot of homes for sale now and many of them have been for sale for long time. In most cases, the homes that have been on the market have been overpriced for today’s market. “They might have been able tc have gotten this (price) a few years back, but it's changed," he continues. While Miller says that sales at his firm have ranged widely in prices, other realtors see homes under $45,000 as selling most quickly. Realtor Clarence Hause says that while they’ve sold 75 percent of their listings this year, the homes $50,000 and down are selling best. “The higher priced ones are not moving like they were,” Hause says. Lewis says that homes selling best for him are those in the $40,000 to $55,000 range, but they are difficult to find. "People in those houses are staying in those houses," he says. “That’s a tough bracket. If I had ten, I could sell them tomorrow, depending upon how they were financed." The increase in real estate sales has not affected just homes. Larry Poll, a Realtor who deals primarily in farms, says that his business has been unusually good this summer, which is not typically a period of activity in farm real estate. “We’ve been showing farms just about every day this past month or so,” Poll says. He adds that he is optimistic that the winter will also be good for farm sales. Prices are ranging from $500 to $1,200 an acre in Barry and surrounding counties, he says, depending on the location. Most of the financing in farm sales is done through land contracts with interest rates ranging from nine to 11 percent, he says. Some financing is also done through the Federal Land Bank, he adds. Poll also notes that he has sold two "good sized" farms to investors strictly for in­ vestments. "Large farms are doing well," he con­ tinues. "but small farmers are having a rough time." Poll says that Landowner magazine predicts farmland in Michigan will see the Continued to Page 8 �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. November 3. 1983. page 7 syntiqu-ei Woodland News Aud’s Antics O/d chests are treasures On today’s market, a well-constructed sea chest is a prize possession of the nautical collector. Onboard early vessels, a sea chest was the sailor’s only piece of furniture — a home away from home. These sea chests measure 18 inches deep. 18 inches wide, and 36 inches long. These are regulation measurements, so every sailor's sea chest will be the same size. This in* formation should help a collector distinguish it from other type chests. Present prices of such chests are high and on the rise as availability decreases. Sea chests were found on the “Mayflower” which brought English and Dutch Pilgrims to the New World'. Especially popular during the hey-day of the whaling industry, most sea chests have a sloping front design for stability as well as to avoid possible contact with the crew’s shins. Other common features of the sea chest are kickboards, located around the bottom edge, and two narrow runners attached lengthwise at the bottom to hold its contents above the inch or so of water found sloshing about in tne ship's hold. In early New England homes, chests were the primary pieces of furniture. Many plain chests had been brought from the old country. When life became easier in their adopted homeland, craftsmen devoted more time to creating trunks more like the styles they remembered’ from the old country. The chest, or trunk, is always a box with a lid. It may be narrow and long or wide and square and have a drawer or two at the base. It may stand flat on the floor or stand on feet. It may be gilded, carved, covered, inlaid or painted and have a sturdy lock, both in­ tricate and artistic. The first sizable chest or trunk was probably made by hollowing out a tree trunk with an adze. The hewn trunks were bound externally with iron bands for additional strength and to discourage thieves from attempting to break into them. “Trunk’’ was also a name given to the travelling coffer. This piece had an arebjd lid to repel rain when the trunk was strapped outside a vehicle on route to its destination. A coffer was designed to hold valuables, clothes or linens. It was usually wooden, covered with leather, and made by a cofferer who was skilled in handling leather. The Medieval chest was used by churches to store vestments and documents. Progressive refinements of this basic rec­ tangular form were made up to the 18th Century when it was supplanted by the chest of drawers. The mid-17th Century Mule Chest had a plinth in which two or more drawers were fitted, combining characteristics of the chest or trunk with the chest of drawers. Other types of chests are bachelor, blanket, candle, canteen, casket, clothes, commode, Connecticut, and the dower chest. Some early chests had square handles so they could be swung between two horses on a long journey. These chests might be at least six or seven feet long — long enough to carry suits of armor. Tilting coffers, carved with scenes of knights at a tournament, became popular in the 14th Century. An English chest of the same century had a front carved with the legend of St. George. Italy and Spain produced handsome chests, covered with rich velvet painted by famous artists. Flemish chests were often made of mahogany enriched with handsome brass or silver locks, key-plates and large hinges. A 13th Century French chest was covered with ornate iron scrollwork. Most German immigrants to America brought all their belongings in chests. When the family could afford it. each member had his own chest, clearly identifiable with his or her initials which became part of the art­ work. The dower chest, according to German custom, was built in Pennsylvania for a girl when she approached the age of ten. Her name and the date of presentation were painted on the chest when the gift was made. Into the chest went all the things the girl made or was given before her marriage. On her wedding day, her fully-packed dower chest was carried to her new home. Many dower chests have survived. The variety of their dimensions and construction indicates that their designers showed much ingenuity and originality in construction, as no two were the same A blanket chest could be a lift-top box. or a seat-high flat chest with drawers. The candle chest was a form of candle box, bound with iron. A canteen uas a small cabinet chest, designed to hold cutlery or cooking utensils. A casket was a small receptacle for documents and jewelry. A cassone was an Italian dower chest elaborately carved or painted. The trunk, or chest (definitely linked to customs and family traditions), had to be strong like its owner Io survive in a frontier country filled with hardships. Pennsylvania Dutch craftsmen were famous for a variety of little common boxes or small chests used for storage of precious papers or the family Bible. In time, legs were added to chests to make them handier for storage of bread and cheese, bowls and cups, and other kitchen necessities. A typical 1850 bachelors box might be fashioned of tan leather-covered wood with an iron lock and key and with iron strap bands held together with big brass studs. Inside might be a patterned paper liner with webbed cotton straps for keeping tall bottles upright. A flowered-top tray could be pulled down revealing a narrow space for flat­ packing under thejid. Today, an old oak chest is a rare find. Study pictures of originals to avoid the mistake of buying a clever reproduction. Usually the plainer an old chest, the older it is. It’s the nature of the beast in all of us to accumulate earthly possessions and store them away. These old chests and trunks accommodate our whims and decorate our homes, and also gives us the joy of owning a lovely antique. Local serviceman completes training Army Pvt. Russell W: Taylor, son of Alfred W. and Nancy M. Taylor of 2908 Hammond Road, Hastings, has completed one station unit training (OSUT) at the US. Army In­ fantry School. Fort Benning. GA. OSUT is a 12-week period which combines basic combat training and advanced in­ dividual training. The training included weapons qualifications, squad tactics, patrolling, landmine warfare, field communications and combat operations. Completion of this course qualifies the soldier as a light­ weapons infantryman and as an indirect-fire crewman. Soldiers were taught to perform any of the duties in a rifle or mortar squad. He is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School. 4-PLY S/m) SAVE ON THESE 4-PLY SIZES. £78x14........... 2for*5395 F78xl4.......... 2for*5595 078x14 2for*5895 G78xl5.......... 2for*5995 H78xlS 2fori6095 L78xlS 2for*6195 RADIAL HR-78xl5 2fori729S SNOW JR-78)(15 2for*729S RETREADS LR-78xl5 2for*7295 A78xl3 44 SIGNS TIRE SERVICE Call . . . 945-9549 BARRY COUNTY'S LARGEST INDEPENDENT DEALER Church senice at Kilpatrick on Sunday was Laymen's Sunday Worship, and two meml>ers of the church spoke. They were Clyde Shoemaker and Steve Carter. Bruce Marsteller. Dean Miller. Hildred Chase. Ric Federau. Clayton Goodrich, George Schaibly, David Brodbeck and Joyce Mar­ steller also participated in the service. Many people in Woodland Township have received letters from the telephone company that their telephone numbers will be changed when the new book comes out next April because of the installation of new equipment. Carol Hewitt. Woodland Township clerk, has talked to Michigan General Telephone Comapny about the change in the fire number. She said that she was told that all numbers that do not start with “4" after the 367 prefix will be changed. The township board and the fire department will soon select a number within the telephone com­ pany’s guidelines that will be both easy to remember and easy to dial. New phone number stickers will be printed and delivered to all residences and businesses in the Woodland telephone area prior to the changeover date. Fire Chief Ron Coats is making other plans as well to see that everyone affected by the new fire number will be aware of the change before it occurs. The lieraiders Quartet will perform at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday evening, Nov. 6. at 7:30 p.m. This will be the 20th year that this group has visited Zion. Everyone is welcome to the concert. On Wednesday evening last week, a hot air balloon traveled into the north end of Woodland Township and landed in Carl Enz's field at Woodland Road and Jordan Road. The brightly colored balloon of yellow, red. purple, and blue horizontal stripes was owned by David Downs of Aero-Venture Balloon Rides, Saranac. It was piloted by Steve Williams and was carrying a passenger. Roy Denman, also of Saranac. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Goodemoot and their son. Mr. Paul Quigley and daughters, the Enz family, and the Jim Lucas family watched the landing. Several neighbors went into the field to watch the balloon be folded up and packed onto the van that followed it to be transported back to Saranac. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kantner visited his mother, Bernice Offley, on Saturday. Mrs. Offlev and her husband. Wayne, had been involved in a minor automobile accident pn South and Broadway in Hastings earlier in the week. Mrs. Offley is wearing a neck collar and a sling for injuries that occured in Lake Odessa News: Hospital Guild No. 41 met at the home of Mabel VancleCar last Wednesday afternoon and completed the sewing of six dozen small diapers for Pennock Hospital. The usual business meeting followed. Sunday. Ruth Peterman, with Mrs. Gene Shade and sons Andy and Eric, enjoyed dinner at the Towne House in Woodland to celebrate the 19th wedding anniversary of Gene and Trudy even though Gene was unable to attend. Mrs. Alice Archer and Mrs. Genevieve Bowerman spent Sunday at Freeport with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hummel and family. A birthday dinner honored Raymond and Genevieve. Alice suffered a badly burned arm on Wednesday at her home, but is im­ proving. Cecil Perin and Estella Robinson plan to attend the Rebekah Lodge meeting at Saranac on Tuesday al the home of Ethel Walers at Saranac. Mr. and 'Its. Elwin Hunt have returned to their home at Cahokia, Ill., after spending a week with his mother, Florence Hunt, at her apartment in Lake Manor and visiting other relatives. The Lake Odessa Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star meeting will be Tuesday evening (Nov. 8) al the Masonic Temple. Plans were made for the turkey dinner to be served at the Community Center on Sunday, Nov. 6. Reports will be given on the Grand Chapter held in Kalamazoo. Members of the Past Noble Grand. Club will meet at Lake Manor community room on Thursday afternoon. Nov. 3, for their regular meeting. Viola Henry acts as hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Perin and family and Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cash of Wyoming visited his mother. Cecile Perin, Saturday evening and she was their dinner guest at "Our Place", near Woodbury. The Jolly Dozen meets at the home of Frances Shoemaker Friday afternoon. Nov. 4. Cecile Perin will host the meeting of the Merry Social Club on Friday. Nov. 4 The date was changed from Thursday. Mabel VandeCar and Alice Archer serve on the program committee. The regular monthly meeting and dinner for the Lakewood School District was held Thursday at the high school. Birthdays were honored and a musical program from the school was enjoyed. The November meeting Students take part in CMU seminar ----------------------- Inc.-----------------------735 S. Jefferson St. in Hastings The Woodland Mons Club held its annual community Halloween party in Herald Classic Memorial Park Monday night. A large bonfire was built in the area back of the park building, and local people roasted 160 hot dogs over it. The Lions also served ten gallons of cider and 12 dozen doughnuts to approximately 150 people, ghosts, goblins, clowns, and assorted other costumed creatures. In the costume contest that was held on the lighted baseball diamond, dollars and quarters — donated by Ionia County National Bank in Woodland — were awarded to the winners. Adam Raffler and Michele Har­ shman were given prizes for being the youngest costumed people in the contest. Both are seven months old. In the under-fiveyear-old division. Chris and Matthew Piper were each given a prize for the "most original costumes”, Jason Curtis won the prize for being "mosj spooky ”, and the bunny rabbit costume worn by Jason Curtis won the prize for being "prettiest". Elizabeth Allen and Lindsey France were also awarded prizes for the "best downs " in this age group. The 6-to-12 age group winners were Gretchen Everett and Angela France for being “most original ”, Tom Piper for being "most spooky". Sarah Winkler for being the “prettiest”, Heidi Raffler and Jennifer Raffler for having the “best clown” costumes, and Michael Maas and John Makely were given extra prizes. The over-12 group winners were Jan Raffler for "most original", Ray Diehl and Jan Curtis for being “most spooky". Sue Raffler for the “prettiest”, and Dorothy Gould for "best clown”. An additional prize was given to Mary Dillon. Another ten dollars in quarters were handed out one at a lime to all of the children who were in costume. While the costume contest was being judged, the Woodland Fire Department held a raffle in the lighted baseball diamond. They have been selling tickets on a hand­ made quilt since the Labor Day celebration. The quilt was made by Cheryl Allan, and it was won by Nancy Erb of Lake Odessa. Kilpatrick Church Sunday School won the October - attendance contest between Kilpatrick and Calvary United Brethren Church Sunday Schools Calvary will host a dinner at that church in Lake Odessa on Wednesday night, Nov. 9, for the winners. The dinner will be only for Sunday Schoo) families of Kilpatrick Church. A “ThankOffering” service will follow the dinner. by Catherine Lucas Jeff Guenther and Mike Stack, Central Michigan University seniors from Hastings, are participating in CMU's Small Business Institute this semester. Students in the class act as free consultants to Mt. Pleasant area clients by­ suggesting solutions to business problems The program allows students to use their knowledge in management. marketing, finance, accounting and information analysis in a practical setting Jeff is the son of Richard Guen'her and Mike the son of Robert and Dorothy Stack date has been changed, too. because of the Thanksgiving holiday. The Blue Star Mothers will have a 1 p.m. luncheon at Scott’s Inn on Tuesday, Nov. 1, instead of their regular evening meeting and potluck supper. Thomas Peacock and mother Reine were in Lansing on Wednesday and called on Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Lyons, former local residents. The Lyons’ recently moved back to Michigan from Brooksville. Fla. to make their home in Lansing. Frances and Duane Glasgow of Hastings were here Friday to visit her mother. Reine Peacock, and they also visited the Pete Careys as Betty is now home from the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peacock. Lori and Mary of Westphalia visited his mother. Reine Peacock. Thursday and en route home stopped in Portland at Pete and Betty Carey's home. The Women’s Fellowship will hold their annual bazaar on Friday. Nov. 4. with a luncheon at noon. Crafts, baked goods and other items will be on sale and raffle tickets are being sold for a quilt, boxes of groceries, and a wall hanging. All items are donated for the raffle. Sympathy is extended to the Robert Huyck family upon the death of her mother, Kate Ginin. last Monday at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Mrs. Girvin, 88, formerly lived at Crystal but had been a local resident for several years. Services were held at Crystal on Wednesday. John and Janet Buche of Lake Odessa announced the birth of their daughter, Shawna Lee, who weighed seven pounds and was born at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Margaret Buche of Lake Odessa, Nancy Jackson of Saranac, and Lyle Jackson of Clarksville are the proud grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Kelly) Tingley, Jr. of Lake Odessa announced the birth of a seven pound daughter at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids on October 13. The codpie already have a son. Bobby, and the grand­ parents include Patricia. Jack and Shirley Suhl of Lake Odessa and Robert Tingley, Sr. of Texas. A group from the Women’s Fellowship of the Congregational Church look a trip day on October 19 instead of their regular meeting. They traveled to Frankenmuth for lunch and took a tour of the village and shops. — ELECT — Frank Campbell Hastings City Council FIRST WARD Vote Tuesday, Nov. 8 Your vote will be appreciated. Paid tor by FRANK CAMPBELL 328 West Colfax Street Hostings. Ml 49058 the accident The Offley car was hit on Mrs. Offley's side when they entered ;he in­ tersection. Apparently the car that hit them was in a blind spot because neither of the Offleys saw it before they were hit. No one in the other car was injured. Mr. Offley is stiff and sore, out has no injuries requiring treatment. The Woodland Lions Club held a Ladies Night on Tuesday evening last week. As usual. Mrs. Bonnie McLeod served a mar­ velous dinner. Around 45 people were at the event. Following dinner, door prizes were given to all of the ladies, and Tom Niethamer showed very good pictures of the trip the Niethamers and the Harold Stannards look to Europe this summer. The pictures in­ cluded Switzerland. Italy. Germany and France. Rev. E. 11. Schalkhauser. retired from Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lansing, was the supply pastor at Zion Lutheran Church this Sunday. Zion is awaiting a reply from the call they have sent to Rev. Clifford Randall in Morehead. Minn. Work is being done on the parsonage while they wait. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stannard spent the past weekend with his cousin. Patty Quales. and her husband, Kenneth, in Flint. While they were visiting the Quales home, the Stannards went to the Holly Flea Market. It is a very large indoor flea market with a great many booths and vendors. The Stan­ nards found it io be an entertaining af­ ternoon. LaVerne and Jean Roberts took Grace Gilson and Bertha Woolsey, who is Jean's sister, to the Wharton Center for Performing ArU at Michigan State University in East Lansing last Monday evening. They heard the Ars Musica from .the University of Michigan al Ann Arbor. Grant Moore, who is the newphew of Jean Roberts and Bertha Woolsey, plays the oboe with that group. He teaches Baroque music at the University of Michigan. Mr. Moore has been a guest artist with the Smithsonian Chamber Players He studied music in Austria. While he was in Vienna, he attended classes throughout western Europe and traveled widely in the USSR. Mr. Moore makes oboes and repairs them in his own •shopin Ann Arbor and early next year a book he has written about oboes and Baroque music for oboes will be published. Mr. Moore uses wood from Sweden in the oboes he manufactures. Following the concert. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts. Mrs. Gilson and Mrs. Woolsey met the artist, and he took his aunt. Mrs. Woolsey, home to Ann Arbor with him to stay a few weeks. Jean and LaVerne and Grace Gilson came back home later that night. Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Roberts also recently took a one-day color tour north which look them to Evart where they visited with the Muri Faw leys, formerly of Woodland. Esther Walton 4th. Ward...Hastings CITY COUNCIL Esther has demonstrated her in­ terest in making a good commun- ’ ity better through progress, preservation and responsible government. "I believe that the city has been well run and I’d like to see that continued. Our government should be as good as it can be white remaining economical. As an architectural historian, I believe ii) down­ town beautification, but no building owner or merchant should be forced into historic preserva­ tion". Esther Walton is experienced in govern­ ment and community service, managerhent and consulting. Vote Tuesday, Nov. 8 for Esther Walton Paid for by Committee to Elect Esther Walton, 525 W. Green St, Hastings, Mi. 49058 I -___ ____________________ �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, November 3, 1983, Page 8 247 Real estate sales hejp hike county revenues VOTE NOV. 8 Howard Ferris, Barry County register of deeds, says that the increase in real estate sales have increased the amount of revenue to his office "We re one of the few county offices that takes in more money than we spend,” he says. Ferris says that the record year for his office was in 1978, when they turned over $77,617.84 to the county treasurer. Last year, when the real estate market was depressed, his office turned over • Lifelong Hastings resident • Hastings and college graduate • Eagle Scout • Commander of Missile Battery • 4th Ward Aiderman for 11 years • Participated in all areas of city government solutions to community problems. City election j Continued Page 1 from Western Michigan University. He currently owns the Hastings Press. Vickery is a i960 graduate of Hastings High School, She worked as a bookkeeper for city hall between 1961-67, and has held jobs in real estate, property management and the county equalization office, before taking over for Donna Kinney as city clerk last year. Barlow has held her post of city treasurer since January, when she replaced Phyllis E. Haynes, who refired. Barlow said she nas experience in handling money through her work with her husband. Gordon, who runs a local auction and real Mayor William Cook ★ NOTICE ★ DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS DISTRICT RESIDENTS • Close working relationship with representative from the industrial, commercial, and residential sectors of our community. The Board of Education's regular meeting scheduled for Monday, November 14, 1983 has been RESCHEDULED for.. . • With a "Let's work together” concept all areas of communication are open so the city might better serve its citizens. 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Of the five candidates for aiderman who ran, three were unopposed: Mary Spackman, Pat Vaughn, and Gordon Fuhr. In the second ward, Gordon Bennett defeated Brian Edger, 135 to 92, and Dave Jasperse easily won the fourth ward, outpolling Brace Augustniak 343 to 84. There was a hotly-contested mayoral race then, as Kenneth J. Howe upset incumbent mayor Ivan Snyder with 56 percent of the vote. In other races, Donna Kinney garnered 1,323 votes as she sailed unopposed into the city clerk position, and treasurer Phyllis Haines beat Sharon Vickery, who wen1 on to be dty clerk. Individuals may file an absentee ballot up to 4 p.m., Nov. 7, although if you have an emergency that precludes you from at­ tending the polls, you can have up to 4 p.m. Nov. 8, the day of the election. There are six statuatory grounds upon which an individual may, by law, file ab­ sentee: — Absence from the community of the day of the election — Being physically unable to attend the* polls without assistance from another — Religious beliefs — An appointment as an election precinct inspector in a precinct other than the one in which you preside — Being 60 years old or over — Confinement in jail while awaiting arraignment or trial Sept. 1981 Sept. 1982 Sept 1983 County Deed Registrations Sales up, cont. greatest appreciation in value of any far­ mland in the Midwest during the next two decades. He says Michigan farmland is currently undervalued, but as freshwater becomes more valuable, so will the land with access to water. While nobody will predict the future of interest rates that seem to be the key to real estate sales, the rates and market appear to be stable for the time being. “We could see some improvements if the rates could go down a point and a half.” Sherwood says. "It's anybody’s guess where they will go.” Sherwood, who also serves as president­ elect of the Michigan Bankers Association, points to the Federal budget deficits as the biggest unknown in predicting interest rales. “The federal government is using 64 percent of the available credit in the United States today,” he says. Picking adds that interest rates have leveled off as far as the real estate market goes, after firming up in the late summer. He says economists are predicting that rates will remain relatively stable through the end of this year and into 1984. "Of course, most economists say that because of the political situation in an election year.” he adds. Lewis says that real estate people hear all kinds of reports about interest rates from the economists, but they appear to bv as stable now as they have been in the last four or five years. “If there is any movement, it’s not going to be a huge movement," he says. "They are not going to dip and dive.” Beduhn adds that interest rates appear to be stable and will remain steady for the next six months. Summing up, Hause says that real estate sales look good. "They lode very good compared to what they have been," he says. Mud Creek erosion meeting set Landowners in the Mud Creek area are being en­ couraged to attend a Wed­ nesday. Nov. 9 public meeting to let members of the state's soil conservation committee hear their con­ cerns about soil erosion problems in the area. The meeting wili be held at 1 p.m. at the Castleton Township Hall. Members of the state’s soil conservation committee will be in attendance at the meeting and the committee ultimately will be recom­ mending more soil erosion funds for one of three proposed areas in the state. An application for the upland treatment of watershed project funds has been made for the Mud Creek area. Also competing to get the funds are two other areas in the state where . severe erosion exists: Newego (Brooks Creek area) and Bay County (North Branch Kawkawlin). Prior to the public meeting here, the state soil con­ servation committee members will be part of a group that will participate in an on-site evaluation of the Mud Creek area. Represented on the committee are the Michigan Department of Agriculture, the Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Soil Conservation Service, the U.S. Agriculture Stabilization and Con­ servation Service and the Cooperative Extension. Military News We stand behind our late model used cars with a warranty good for 7 months or 7,000 miles. You CAN SAVE money and still get quality at GAVIN! ALL USED CARS HAVE BEEN CHECKED AND SERVICED BY YOUR MR. GOODWRENCH DEALER. Board «f Education The Hastings Board of Education will con­ COOK MAYOR GAVIN CHEVROLET-BUICK, MC. $44,557.28. In the first ten months of 1983, the office has generated $54,783.41 in fees for the treasury. "Last year was the least money we had taken over to the treasurer in a long time,” he says. In 1980, the register of deeds turned over $64,965.76 and in 1981 the figure was $48,875.05. In addition to recording fees, the office collects a $1.10 per thousand fee on property transfers. Anthony L. Sweers Marine Maj. Anthony L. Sweers, son of John and Thelma Sweers of Route 1, Freeport, has reported for duty with 2nd Marine Air­ craft Wing. Marine Corps Helicopter Air Station New River, Jacksonville, N.C. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. November 3. 1983. Page 9 Hastings hopes to end season on high note by Sieve Vedder Steve Twin (10) of Delton will be doing his running against Hastings this Friday. Both the Saxons and Panthers will be trying to end disappointing years on high notes. The Saxons are 1 -7 while Delton is 2-6. (Banner phoio) Hastings Jr. High eagers sweep own tournament Both the Hastings seventh and eighth grade basketball teams swept to titles at the annual Hastings Junior High Basketball Tournament sponsored by the athletic boosters. The eighth graders knocked off Pennfie.d 19-13 in the title game while the seventh graders edged Wayland 22-10. Wayland had best the Saxon seventh graders 13-5 earlier in the year. Both the Hastings teams finish with 7-4 records. In the seventh grade championship game Carrie Carr led the team with six points and Nancy Vitale added five. Hastings parlayed a 10-3 halftime lead into a 22-7 lead at the end of three periods. Against Delton in the first round Carr and Evy Vargaz each scored eight points. The eighth grade team had a tougher road to the championship. The Saxons trailed Pennfield 12-fl after three periods, but outscored the Panthers 8-1 in the final quarter. Heather Prucha led the team with nine points. Against Delton, Hastings found themselves down 15-14 at the half and then 21-14 at the end of three quarters. But a basket by Prucha at the 2:08 mark of the final period gave Hastings a 22-21 lead. They never trailed again. Prucha finished with 17 points in that game. SPORTS ...ataglance What started out amid high expectations in the late summer heat of August will grind to an end this Friday with the completion of the prep football season. The only teams left playing after Nov. 4 will be those bound for the high school playoffs. And that translates into zero Barry County teams. As for Hastings, the Saxons will close out their disapointing season on Friday at Delton Hastings. 1-7 overall and which finished 1-5 in the Twin Valley, will be looking for some measure of satisfaction in beating a cross-county rival. Delton, which like Hastings has not played up to expectations, has only two wins in eight games. Delton is coming off a last minute 1714 loss to Parchment in a game where the Panthers rallied from a 14-0 halftime deficit. Delton has a strong running game led by 59 155-pound junior Wayne Bourdo. Defen sively. the team has two shutouts under its belt. Hastings was shut out for the fourth time last week against Marshall, 13-0. It was the worst offensive showing yet for the team with only 23 total yards on 18 passing and five Hastings eagers roll on with victory The Hastings girls basketball team rolled to its fifth straight win on Tuesday night with a 60-40 win over Sturgis. The Saxons are now 12-2 overall and 6-2 in the Twin Valley. They play unbeaten and state-ranked Marshall on Thursday night in Marshall before returning home for an October 8 game against Coldwater. Against Sturgis, Amy Atkinson tossed in 18 points hitting eight of 13 from the floor. The sophomore forward added two assists, three steals, and four rebounds. Karen Williams added 13 points and Paula Atkinson chipped in 12 points and 11 rebounds. Tammy Connor had five steals and six points on three-of-three from the field. The game was tied 12-12 after one period, but Hastings blew things wide open in the second quarter outscoring the hosts 204. A 21-10 third period advantage in the third period wrapped up the game. Hastings coach Pat Murphy said her team looked good once they got rolling. "After getting off to a slow start we played some good team ball for the next three quarters." she said. by Steve Vedder Best game of the year: Maple Valley 7, Pennfield 6. The Lions, foiled last year in their SMAA title attempt, gained sweet revenge. Many observers felt Maple Valley outplayed Pennfield last year in losing 20-16. Those same people might argue Pennfield outplayed Maple Valley this year but lost. Who was it that said everything evens out? Most disapointing loss of the year: Comstock Park 6, Middleville 0. A Trojan win would have tied them for the O-K Blue lead. As it turns out Comstock Park raced through the league un­ defeated and Middleville took third. Comstock Park scored the only points of the game on a 37-yard touchdown pass with a minute and a half left. Game films later clearly point out the receiver was offside. Maybe things don't even out. Most disapointing team: Hastings. Back in August it wouldn't have been overly optimistic to pick the Saxons for five to seven wins. But four shutouts and countless mistakes later the team has one. *nuff said. Player of the year: You didn't really think I'd pick one, did you? Most difficult game to figure: Fowler 13. Maple Valley 0. Fowler, rated sixth in class D. actually beat a team which won its league in a much tougher conference. Does that make Fowler the best team in the SMAA loo? Most lopsided game: Middleville 37. Byron Center 0. The score says it all. Biggest step in the right direction: Lakewood. After losing all nine games in 1982, the Vikes have rebounded for Marshall 13, Hastings 0 The Saxon offense managed only five yards rushing and 18 more passing against the Redskins. Hastings managed only three first downs as compared to seven for Mar­ shall. Marshall scored in the first quarter on an eight-yard pass interception and later scored the only points against the defense on a 35yard pass play. Hastings Athletic Boosters need help Parents of every athlete involved in the Hastings athletic program and any other interested adult are invited to attend Hastings Athletic Booster Club meetings the first Monday of every month. At their October meeting, the four parents and two officers attending discussed whether to have anymore regular month meetings due to poor attendance. The boosters have gone from an active membership and wellattended meetings to a small membership struggling to sponsor the basic sports. The booster club needs help in becoming the active, progressive and supportive group they want to become. Parchment 17, Delton 14 Parchment's John Creek booted a 43-yard field goal with 1:30 left in the game to give the Rams a 17-14 win over Delton. The Panthers had fought back from a 14-0 halflime deficit to tie the game at 14 in the third period. Dennis Munson scored Delton's first points of the game in the third period on a one-yard run. The run was thecuimination of a 65-yard drive by the Panthers. Munson's two-point conversion cut the Parchment lead to 14-8 at that point. Rick Hurdlebrink gathered in a 25-yard touchdown pass from Eric Pesseil a few minutes later to lie the score. Parchment then won the game several minutes later on Creek's clutch 43-yard field goal. T-K 35, Hudsonville 6 Middleville hadn't beat Hudsonville in a couple of years, but rolled up 444 yards in total offense in easing to the win. Middleville jumped to a quick 16-0 lead when quarterback Tim Heffner found Lester Caldwell for a 40-yard touchdown pass. Scott Kaminski ran for the two-point conversion. In the second quarter Kaminski skirled end for a three-yard touchdown and Heffner found Rob Pickard fur the two-pointer. Hudsonville's only touchdown came minutes later when .Ed Walters broke loose for a 60-yard run cutting the lead to 16-6. The Trojans struck again before the half when Tony Plant recovered a fumble in the end zone for a 22-6 lead. Heffner threw for his second touchdown on the game in the third period finding Pickard lor a 21-yarder. Steve Rosenberg closed out the scoring in the fourth quarter on a two-yard run. Caldwell kicked the extra point. Lakewood 14, Fremont 0 Lakewood scored a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns the first on Bill Barker’s seven­ yard run in the fourth quarter. The kick failed as Lake wood led 6-0. The Vikes all but wrapped up the game minutes later when Charles Coon scored from the six. Barker's ex’ra point run made the final 14-0. The closest Fremont would get to scoring was late in the second quarter when the Packers drove to the Lakewood 22 But Dave Joppie intercepted a pass in the end zone with 26 seconds left in the half. Maple Valley 7, P’Field 6 Robert Browne blocked a second quarter punt and ran it 40 yards into the Pennfield end zone for all the scoring the Lions needed in capturing the SMAA title. Lion coach Dan Watson said the win was particularly sweet after Maple Valley lost the championship a year ago to the Panthers 20-16. “It’s the biggest football game we've ever had here, no doubt about it,” said Watson. “It meant pretty much everything to us." Pennfield finally broke into the scoring column but only after Watson was guilty of a tactical error on the last play of the third period. On a fourth and one from the Maple Valley 25. Watson elected to go for the first down. The Panthers held, took over the ball, and drove to the Lion four-yard line. From there Don Richmond swept around right end for a touchdown with 9:43 left in the game. sports Athletic Profile Alumni football team beats foe Best, worst grid moments Ah. those memories. This Friday will mark the end of another high school football season and the time when coaches look back and mutter, "if this would have happened, and if that would have been..." But there can only be so much looking back — a coach can't worry about what was. It might tend to make him crazy and a prime target for the men in the white suits that carry nets. Anyway, from a sportswriters per­ spective who covered a game every week and who wrote about 40-some games all together, the season was full of highs and lows. And with the season being only hours away from being history, it’s time to reflect on that season. So here it is, one person’s opinio^: running. Saxon coach Jeff Simpson says his team will somehow have to put that game behind it this week. "We don’t want to lose this game.” said Simpson. "It's an important game for both Delton and us. I'm sure they'll approach it the same way/’ Hastings has beaten Delton in the four previous meetings between the teams. In other games involving county teams on Friday. Maple Valley (7-1) will travel to Potterville for a non-league game. The Lions salted away the SMAA title last week with a heart-pounding 7-6 win over Pennfield. Coach Dan Watson will now face what has to be a difficult task in readying his team to play the downtrodden Vikings. Lakewood (3-5), after having nailed down its second straight shutout last week, will entertain Ionia this week. Lakewood defeated Fremont 14-0 last week to go along with two other whitewashes of Cedar Springs and Hastings. Ionia has won three straight games and is playing its best football of the year. Middleville (5-3), which other than Maple Valley has enjoyed the most success this season, will close out its season at Wayland. Middleville clinched third in the O-K Blue last Friday when the Trojans rol’ed over Hudsonville 35-6. three wins this fall. Nothing spec­ tacular, but a big improvement. Team with the worst schedule: Delton. The Panthers first opponents on this year's schedule compiled a 30-6 ' record in 1982. By the time Delton played the fourth team, Berrien Springs, the teams had won 16 games. Best individual offensive effort: Middleville's Tim Heffner. Against Hudsonville the senior quarterback completed 14 of 21 passes for 214 yards and rushed eight limes for 69 more yards. Biggest crowd: 3,000-plus at Pennfield-Maple Valley game. the Most exciting moment: Kurt Hartenburg's last-second interception killing Pennfield's chances for a second miracle. Last year Pennfield beat Maple Valley on a miracle pass at the final gun. This year there were no miracle passes. Hartenburg's interception saw to that. (Note-Our photographer. Steve Jacobs, says his most exciting moment was when Middleville's Jim Gonzales scooped up a fumble that changed the complexion of the rivalry game bet­ ween the Trojans and Caledonia.) Biggest near-miss: Grand Rapids Catholic Central kicker Brian Tierney lined up for a 47-yard field goal attempt against Hastings. A certin sportswriter sat in the press box and snickered: how could a high school kid be kicking a 47-yarder? The kick sailed left, but was 15-yards behind the goal post. Insert foot B into mouth A. Best quote: Lakewood coach Tim Wood after watching his team commit only two turnovers against Coopersville after having made 15 in the previous three games: "They're diminishing." Or from Delton coach Fred Pesseil who watched his team lose its first four games then beat lowly Mattawan despite 80 yards in penalties, a touch­ down that was called back, and only 184 yards in total offense: "We didn't set the world on fire." The Hastings alumni football team played their only game of the fall last Saturday in defeating Centra! Montcalm 19-8 in Sheridan. There were no injuries but all the players had plenty of aches and pains and bruises after the victory. Hastings led all the way after scoring first on their second possession on quarterback Armo .d Ranquette’s one-yard touchdown sneak. Ranquette added the two point con­ version when he dove in the end zone on a broken play. The scoring drive covered 66 yards in only three plays with tailback Newell Heath gaining 65 yards on runs of 27 yards and 38 yards. On their next possession, Hastings took control of their own 14. Ranquette lost 10 yardsxas he slipped down attempting to pass. On the next play, Ranquette option pitched back to Heath who was tackled in the end zone for a safety by Montcalm, cutting the lead tu 8-2. Steve Hoke's 32 yard field goal with :06 left in the second quarter completed the first half's scoring. The second half was marred by eight turnovers — four by each team. On the last play of the third quarter, Montcalm fumbled with Hastings taking possession on their own 44. On the first play of the fourth quarter, slotback Dave Nichols took a reverse for 47 yards to the Hornet 9. Heath swept around right end for the touchdown, but the officia. threw a flag to nullify the score. Hoke attempted a 24 yard field goal, but a linebacker jumped the line and blocked the kick. A poor punt by Montcalm gave Hastings good field position at the Hornet 41. Hastings drove to the Hornet 12. before Ranquette threw an interception at the three. On their second play, the Hornets fumbled and Hastings look control al the 11. On fourth down and six at the seven, Dave Nichols look the reversearound end to score a touchdown on a seven yard run. Ranquette passed to end Brad Heath for the two point conversion and Hastings led 19-2 with 3:28 to play in the game. Montcalm got a break late in the game as Ranquette misread end Charlie Heacock's pattern and threw another interception that was returned 50 yards to the Hastings 11 with 2:02 to play. On the third play. Hornet running back Todd Russell scored a touchdown on a one yard plunge. The two point pass conversion failed and Hastings ran out the clock to win 19-8. Offensive game balls were earned by tailback Newell Heath and center Greg Jewett. Heath carried 20 times for 124 yards and caught one pass for 12 yards. Jewett had several key blocks especially down field on long runs. Defensive game ball were earned by middle linebacker-kicker Sieve Hoke and safety-punter Dan Smith. With Hoke's size and strength, and stand up. nose guard Paul Smith's speed and quickness, the two created havoc in the middle for the Green Hornets offense. Smith intercepted two passes and boomed five punts to keep field position all night for Hastings. Members of the defensive squad for Hastings were Al Sherry, end; Jim Willet, tackle. Paul Smith, nose guard; Chuck McCarty, tackle; Al McCarty, end; Perry Cole, end; John Meisenback, tackle; linebackers John Kyser, Larry Savedge, Steve Hoke, and Marty Aspinall; denfensive backs Dan Smith, Tim Myers and Dan Dipert. Members of the offensive squad were ends Chuck Heacock and Brad Heath- tackles Eric Baines and Chuck Aspinall; guards Denny Paulauski and B. Johnson; center Greg Jewett; quarterback Armond Ranquette; fullback Terry Nichols; slotback Dave Nichols; and tailback Newell Heath. Saxon JVs up record The Hastings jayvee basketball team upped its record to 11-1 overall and 7-1 in the Twin Valley with a 30-22 win over Sturgis. Hastings trailed at the half 12-8, but a 16-0 spurt in the third quarter changed the game around. Susan Strong led Hastings with eight points and Kristin Trahan and Suzie Carlson added six each. Biggest two-week turnabout: Mid­ dleville blasts Caledonia 35-6 and seemed ready to take off and win a league title. The next week the Trojans lost to Comstock Park 6-0. Best opposition team: Grand Rapids Catholic Central. The Saxons played perhaps their best game of the year in losing 28-8. Novembers ... Novembers ... November4 ... November 5... GIRLS BASKETBALL..................................... at Marshall at 6:00 JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL............................Delton at 6:30 VARSITY FOOTBALL........................................at Delton at 7:30 CROSS COUNTRY.......................................... at Linden (all day) November 8 ... GIRLS BASKETBALL...................................... Coldwater at 6:00 State qualifiers for this weekend’s cross country meet are Char Gibbs, Brod Bennett, and Cherie Bradley. All three qualified for the state meet via their finishes in the recent regionals. Hastings trio heads for state by Steve Vedder Cross country is one of those sports where first place or winning isn’t THE ONLY prize. For example, just qualifying for the stale meet is usually gratification enough. And that little fact is something that Hastings runners Brad Bennett. Char Gibbs and Cherie Bradley realize. Or will realize this weekend when they're in Linden. The trio has qualified for the slate Class B cross country meet this weekend. To qualify each had to place in the top 15 (not counting people on qualifying teams) at the regional meet held al Williamston. Bennett placed 16th with a time of 16:43 while Saxon girls 6th, boys 9th at regional The Hastings boys cross country team placed ninth of 15 teams while the Saxon girls placed sixth at the regionals held at Williamston. Qualifying for state for Char Gibbs, who finished sixth with a time of 19:58; Cherie Bradley, who finished ninth with a mark of 21:06; and Brad Bennett, who finished ninth with a time of 16:43. Other boys finishes included Mike Shaw <21sl>. Wayne Oom i36thi. Chris Geething <54th) and Beau King < 85th). Other girls placers included Jean Chenier ’40th), Colleen Puff i44th). Nikki Dunham (53rd). The Hastings boys also placed fifth in the Twin Valley meet. Top placers for the boys were Mike Shaw tilth' and Brad Bennett (12th). The girls team finished second top their top finishers were Char Gibbs t2nd>. Cherie Bradley doth) and Jean Chenier (13th). Gibbs took 13th in the girls division with a 19:58 mark and Bradley came in 18th at 21:06. Both times were personal bests for Gibbs and Bennett. Hastings coach Don Smith said it would take a 19:30 timing for a girl to place at state while for a boy a 15:00 to a 16:00 might enable him to place. The top 15 placers out of a field of 80-pl us runners receive medals. “I don’t make any predictions,” says Brad of his chances. "1’11 just run the best I can. I just feel good about qualifying." Char agrees just qualifying is prize enough. "I'd like to place but I don’t know how I'll do." she says. Smith said if all three runners can run their personal best times they should con­ sider the meet a success. "Primarily,” says Smith. "It's just an honor to make it to stale. You have to remember you're running against the best in the state.. "The reason they’re there is because they've worked the hardest." The state meet will conclude excellent seasons for all three runners. Gibbs, in her first year on the cross country team, finished first for Hastings in all of its meets, took a second at Fenville and a fourth in the Olivet Invitationals. Cherie. a junior captain with three years experience, placed 13th and 15th at OliVet and Fenville. Bennett, also a captain but a four-year letterman, won eight duals and finished 21st of 130 runners at Olivet. "They're all great kids," says Smith of the trio. "Char's season surprised me because it was her first year out. Brad finally is at the point where he knows he can win. and Cherie has taken cross country more serious this year and has worked harder." �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, November 3, 1983. Page 10 Poor attendance a problem Athletic Boosters last meeting? 8-point deer bagged Charles Horvath of Augusta and his son Chuckie display this eight-point buck bogged by Horvath eight miles south of Hastings. Horvath has been bow hunting for four years now and this was his first buck ever. 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Question: What has happened to the Hastings sports program and the Athletic Boosters the last four years? Dr. Atkinson: Four years ago was the first year our student-athletes had to pay to play. This was a direct tax on the students’ parents. We are seeing the results of that year’s effect on our program this year in football. We have only ten seniors on our varsity team. Three years ago. the boosters became a primary fund raiser to support our athletic programs. We tried to take some of the financial strain off the parents and provide each kid the opportunity to participate without a fee. We raised $29,000, mainly on a car raffle. That was a lot of work. Last year and this year, our athletic program had been supported by gate receipts, player fees, and donations, but that’s changed with the millage passing. The last couple of years, the interest and participation in the Boosters has declined greatly. Parents had become their own kid’s booster and figured that support was enough. Question: What did the Boosters do before the crunch? Dr. Atkinson: The organization provided perks — extras — outside the general athletic budget for the sports program. Equipment that could be used by all student­ athletes participating in our sports program, and funding of projects requested for by the schools that were not budgeted for. We bought the universal weight machine, an ice machine, and resurfaced the runways for the pole vault and long jump at Johnson’s Field to name a few. But our strength was being a positive supportive force encouraging participation by our students in the sports programs and attendance of games by the parents and the general public. Question: How has the millage passing affected the Boosters? Dr. Atkinson: The millage has solved the dollar situation, basically for the athletics budgeted. The next four years, the Boosters will not have to concern themselves with the primary funding. We can turn our attention back on being a supportive organization made up of athletes' parents, interested adults, and students. That’s what we are trying to do now. Question: How can members of the Athletic Boosters help our sports program? Dr. Atkinson: They can help by attending the meetings and expressing their views and concerns about anything to do with our athletic program, may it be junior high, high school, or whatever. As a group, we discuss the topics, and if action is called for; we do it as a group. But we need the input from as many parents and interested people as possible. Question: What are some possible con­ cerns that could be discussed in the next meeting'* Dr. Atkinson: Anything could be brought up. Concerns about a coach, the way a particular sport is run, lack of a program like soccer, more sports for junior high, or our lack of a freshman program. Every other school in our conference has a freshman program. We run our freshman into the junior varsity level. Question: Any other topics? Dr. Atkinson: Alumni games (football, basketball and baseball) could be discussed and how we could assist those events. Some Athletic Boosters organizations have major fund raisers each year. Delton’s Boasters run a bingo every week. We could discuss the merits of projects of that nature. Dr. James Atkinson Michigan History Magazine issues sought by local library Hastings Public Library would like tocomplete its file of “Michigan History", the magazine that began in 1917 and was designed to continue the 40-volume Collec­ tions and Researches of the Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society. These volumes, with indexes, cover 1874 through 1915. The library has a few bound volumes of “Michigan History” and has had volumes bound as they became complete. Many issues and complete years are missing, however. Needed issues include: Jan.-Feb. 1983; Spring 1964; Summer and Fall 1963; Fall 1962; Fall 1961; Summer 1957; Spring 1956; Spring, Summer, and Winter 1955; Fall and Winter 1953; Spring 1951; Winter 1949 Summer 1948; Spring, Summer, and Winter 1947. Prior to 1947, complete years are needed from 1933 through 1946 and, with a few ex­ ceptions, for most of the earlier years. The library has 1921 and 1926 as bound volumes, plus single issues for Summer 1930 and Winter 1932. Fortunately, the library also owns the index covering volumes one to 57, 1917-1973. Annual indexes are needed for the years after 1976. Also needed is the return of the missing copy of “Michigan Heritage”, entitled “First Landowners of Michigan”. The library copy disappeared about six years ago, and the series is no longer in print. AU of these are important items in the local history collection, according to Librarian Eileen L. Oehler. Apply for your 24Hour... 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Lumber □ Music Center □ Frantz Buick- Chevrolet □ Michigan National □ Riverbottom □ Bosley's □ Herp's □ Rodee’s _’_ . □ ______ Brown s Interior* □ Riverbend Travel □ Israels □ Barlow Gardens □ Gilmore Jewelry □ Razor'* Edge □ Montgomery Ward □ White’* Photography □ McDonald’* □ Barry Cleaners Thornapple Village Inn GET YOUR TICKET RIGHT AWAY AND PLAN TO ARRIVE AT CENTRAL SCHOOL EARLY! ,____„ '*'s s°in* *• ■>« »n interesting, informative and (unfilled evening conducted ny Amy Teniasky, Graduate Home Economist. �The Hostings Banner— Thursday. November 3. 1983. Page 11 Words for the Y’s Floor Hockey - Starting Saturday, Nov. 12 and continuing until December 17 (excluding Saturday, Nov. 26) the YMCA-Youth Council will be offering a fun-filled Saturday mor­ ning program for boys and girls in grades 38. The program will be held in the Hastings Junior High School west gym. Participants must wear gym clothes and gym shoes and come ready toplay because lockerrooms will not be available. All the floor hockey equipment will be furnished by the YMCA. Those in grades 7-8 will play from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., those in grades 3-4 will play from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and those in grades 5-6 will play from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. There is no charge for this program thanks to the Hastings Community Fund, City Council, and the Hastings Public Schools. Participants may come any week and pre­ registrations are not required. For more Bowling results THURSDAY ANGELS Style Salon; Hastings Oxygen Supply, 26-6; Hastings City Bank. 21-11; Pennock Hospital, 16-16; Cone Zone, 14-18; Bob's Restaurant & Grill, 9-23. High Games and Series: B. Hesterly, 158; E. Rairigh, 170-192-521; K. Dalman, 213; L. Tilley, 176-178-512; L. Watson. 134-141; S. Alexander, 131; S. Lesick, 152; .1 McBrian, 178-183; B. Stehr, 149; R. Leinaar, 151; S. Shantz, 113; P. Miller, 131; B. Newman, 187183- 517; D. Diver, 133; S. Jacobs. 142; C. Dawe, 157-148; P. Oakland. 198; K. Winlck, 190; B. Callihan, 185; B. Falconer, 178. THURSDAY TWISTERS Big John’s, 20-12; Hastings Bowl, 184134; Frantz, 18-14; J & M Service, 17-15; Mini Champs, , 17-15; Shamrock Bar, 15-17; Hastings Mutual Ins., 14-’8; Hastings Automatic Heating, 134-184; Burns Refrigeration, 134-184; Superette, 134184High Games: N. LaJoye, 167; B. Moody, 157; S. Prucha, 160; D. Greenfield, 160; J. Gasper. 171; B. Hathaway. 200; T. Thomason, 163; N. Taylor, 166; B. Stehr, 155; M. Van Kuilenburg, 183; K. Honeysett, 141; K. Thomas, 165; J. Morgan, 185. High Series: D. Smith, 143-414; N. Camp­ bell, 164-460; J. Hurless, 167-469; B. Steele, 151-411; J. Obenour, 181-443; L. Fruin, 17043S; S. Trowbridge, 157-434; D. Coenan, 185449: B. Bowman, 147-405; B. Howes, 154-429; L. Conley, 158-468; W. Baker. 155-455; B. Kruko, 160-452; C. Spohn, 141-371; A. Weeks. 161-443; P. Norris. 155-434. information, you may call the YMCA at 9454574. Men's Adult Volleyball Meeting - On Tuesday. Nov. 8. in room 182 of the Hastings Junior High, at 7:30 p.m., there will be a team meeting for the formation of the winter men’s volleyball program Team formation, playing times, and fees will be discussed at that time. Any team that played last year or any new team or players are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact the YMCA at 945-4574. Women s Adult Volleyball Meeting - Any women or adult women’s teams who would like to play in a winter league are asked to attend an organizational meeting on Tuesday. Nov. 8, in room 182 of the Hastings Junior High, at 8 p.m. The league details will be worked out at that time, as well as team fees, game times, etc. Any new team that would like to play or players that would like lobe on a team are encouraged to attend Men s Open Basketball Practice times for hose involved in the YMCA-Youth Council's Mens Citj League basketball mav par­ ticipate in open gym at the junior high west gym during the following times: November 8 10. 15. 17.22. Boors will open at G p.m. and close at 8:30 p.m. Only those adults who are City League team members, no guests or children, are allowed to be in the gyms. Participation will be on a first come first served basis, cross court playing’ and wailing teams playing the winners Please bring your own equipment and balls Junior High Mixer-On Friday Nov 11 the Hastings YMCA-Youth Council will' be sponsoring the first junior high teen mixer The dance will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p m at the Hastings Junior High School gym. The doors to the dance will clnse at 7:30 p m The cost will be 75 cents. Snyder. 5-7; J. Beach. 5-10; J. Martz. 5-7. Mallison. 151; D. Lord, .12; K. Honeysett. 148; J. Morgan, 184; B. Barnum. 169; L. Barnum. 184; D. Coenan. 161; C. Curtis. 155. High Series: J. Gasper. 182-482; C. Allen, 152-125; A. Weeks. 175-478; P. Norris. 167448; D. Burns. 162-125; B. Bowman. 143-406; M. Snyder, 155-436; B. Stehr. 158-402; N. Taylor. 173-461; G. Purdum. 197-522; S. Trowbridge, 174-473. MAJORS Piston Ring, 21; Stevens Trucking, 18; Muldoon’s Welcome ’’’avern, 17.5; Hastings Bowl, 15.5; Frantz Buick, 15.5; Electric Motor Service, 14; E.W. Bliss Co., 14; Fruins, 12.5. High Gaines a.id Series: Al Taylor, 530; M. Cole, 201-507; R. Conley, 526; B. Bowman, 209-203-194-606; J. Dingman, 263-504; T. Nichols, 530; R. Ruthruff, 200-508; M. Verus, 553; H. Keeler, 521. WED. P.M. Ted’s, 24; Alflen A Assoc.. 23; Hair Care Center, 23; Champion Tax Service, 20; Nash­ ville Locker, 19; Varney’s Stables. 19; Art Meade Auto Sales, 154; Gillons Con­ struction, 144; Vogt, 14; Whim-z, 8. High Games and Series: M. Linderman, 150; M. Dull, 159; D. Brewer, 152; D. Burns. 192;. Blakely, 179; A. Ward. 143; L. Johnson. 166; L. Barnum. 192-528; J. McMillon. 202517; P. Castleberry. 157-420; J. Alflen, 203517; U. Ulter, 167-407; B. Faul, 190-522; P. Frederickson, 174-462. Splits Converted: L. Barnum, 5-10. Bowler of the Week: Linda Lilley, 202-204225-631. Bea Vrogindewey rolled an all spare game of 174. THURS. MORN. WOMEN’S Gillons, 23-9; Gun Ridge Girls, 204-114; Country Kettle Cafe, 19-13; The Buns, 18-14; Keeler Apts. 18-14; JAG Stock Farm, 17-15; Elm Pond Acres, 17-15; Lilley's of the Alley, 16-16; Bosley’s Hustlers, 15-17; Mode O’Day. 12-20; Slow Pokes, 94-224; Top Notch, 7-25. High Games and Series: D. Haeck, 131; G. Burg. 168; S. Varney, 170; S. Johnson, 189; P. Fisher, 167-472; B. Usbome, 159; N. Haight, 109; S. MiUer, 162; L. Miller, 173. SUN. NIGHT MIXED Pin Pals, 25-11; Sandbagers, 24-12; Hooter Crew, 23-13; Big Four, 23-13; Hosers, 21-15; HotShots, 204-154; Foul Friends. 204-154; Alley Cats. 19-17; Escapees, 19-17; Spare Parts, 184-174; The Toads. 164-194; Tails End. 16-20; Really Rotten, 15-21; Buzzin’ Cuzzins, 14-22; Roustabouts. 13-23; Gutter Dusters, 13-23; White Lightning. 12-24; The Fruins. 11-25. High Games and Series (Men): T. Bloss, 154; R. Little. 176; W. Friend, Sr., 177; R. Ward, 200, A. Schwennesen 198; L. Snyder, 200-559; J. Birman. 213; W. Friend, Jr., 200527; G. Snyder, 179. High Games and Series (Women): P. Lake, 154; J. DeZess, 165; L. Tilley, 194-525; N. Rounds. 169; M. Snyder, 212; M.L. Snyder, 178; G. Scobey. 156; M. Beach, 207. Splits Convereted: G. Scobey. 5-10; G. • Wood Stoves • Wood Furnaces • Wood Boilers • Domestic Hot Water • Heat Exchangers • Solar Equipment • Controllers • Glazing • Collector Material • Storage Tanks (200 gal. and up) • Greenhouse Additions • Insulation • Cellulose •» Fiberglass Service Department & Body Shop in Town! __ — SERVICE ANY MAKE OR MODEL — r jT , Mechanics are trained to solve your problems and make your car run at the peak of efficiency. This Week’s SERVICE SPECIAL FREE ESTIMATES Work with ALL Insurance Companies • REPAIR DENTS • PAINT Duane Cooley, m, tm,,, Get your car set for winter! COUPON ’500offS GM QUALITY SBMCE PARTS COUPON EXPIRES NOV. 19, 1983. Keep that great GM feeling with genuine GM parts." ' Check our Ads for Weekly Speckle Ru”K*rme<n- Se Manager; Mechanics: Mike McKiernan. Scott Tolan and Jay Reil A SHORT DRIVE TO A BETTER DEAL at Gavin Chevrolet-Buick I Located North of Middleville. MkhlCan on M 37 PVom 795 331* _ Craod Rap,<js Cj|| 8918151 GAVIN CHEVROLET BUICK INC V OPEN at 8 A.M.; Monday and Wednesday 'til 8 P.M.; Tues.. Thurs. ■^■■B Friday 'til 6 P.M.; Saturday ’til 1 P.M. <*70^ UA VMS CHEVROLET BUICK INC BOWLERETTES Farrell s Heating. 21-11; Hair Port. 20-12; Mathews Riverview. 20-12; D.J. Electric, 194-124; Coenen s Construction, 19-13; Hecker Agency. 19-13; Kent Oil, 18-14; Hastings Fiberglass. 17-15; Reminder. 17-15; Pioneer Motel, 15-17; Pennock Hospital. 1517; Hastings Bowl. 144-174; Hair Care Center, 14-18; Hause Realty, 14-18: Elna’s Hair Designs. 134-184; Big George’s, 13-19; Medical Care Facility, 104-214; CO’s, 8-24. High Games and Series: C. Cuddahee, 203; R. McBrian, 211; M. Sutherland, 140; S. Harrington. 180: L. Perry, 188; S. Pen­ nington, 184; M. Lyons. 168; T. Sample, 184; K. Barnum. 173; P. Lundquist, 194; B. Bender. 179; S. Snyder, 209; G. Mitchell. 177497; B. Wilkins, 205-527; L. Waldron. 147; B. Blakely. 180; T. Daniels. 215-544. THURSDAY TWISTERS Big John’s. 21-15; Frantz, 21-15; JAM Service. 20-26; Mini Champs, 20-16; Hastings Bowl, 194-164; Burns Refrigeration, 174184; Hastings Mutual Ins., 17-10; Shamrock Bar, 16-20; Hastings Automatic Heating, 144-214; Superette, 134-224. High Games: S. Mead, 166; S. Bachelder, 152; M. Cole, 140; A. Burns. 156; J. Hurless. 155; P. Arends, 189; B. Steele. 143; K. Outdoor News Geese begin November migration by John Lerg Dept, of Natural Resources During November, the snow and blue geese begin migrating from the summer homes on Canada’s Hudson and James’ Bays. Often they fly great distances with infrequent stops. Most years, they fly over Michigan without stopping. If the young are hatched late, then the migrants will make more frequent stops to give the young more rest. When migrating, blues and snows fly in a loosely knit V formation. The tails of the V whip slow.y back and forth hence the name waves was attached to these migrants. Another characteristic of these birds is the call they make. Their call is made while flying. From a distance, the call sounds like a barking dog. So their combined call when flying reminds one of a pack of dogs hot on the trail of a raccoon. These sights and sounds on an otherwise cold, quiet November day are a sure sign winter cannot be far behind. Barry County’s Leading Newspaper (Since 1856) Color tour season has peaked for year General Outdoor Conditions: Just about 10 minutes ago the sun came out for the first time in quite a while. We have had cloudy, windy days and rain for the past week at least. Temperatures are staying on the cooler side during the day now, usually not getting over 60. Nights have been in the 40’s. Color Report: This past weekend was about our peak color days. Even with the dark, rainy days everything seemed to glow. This is still a good time to take color tours. The beck roads in Allegan and Barry Counties through the game areas are ex­ ceptionally beautiful The weather is sup­ posed to continue rainy and windy so I don * think it will be too long before the leaves are down. (Good news to the hunters though)! Fishing: Salmon runs are drawing to a close now. Most of them are way up on »he streams and are deteriorating rapidly. It sounds like the steelhead and lake trouts are just beginning though. Lakers are starting to hit in the harbor mouth at New Buffalo with a good number being taken on night crawlers. St. Joseph reports steelhead taken out of the river, averaging 5 to 12 per guide. Best baits are spawn, hot-n-tots and tad pollies. Pier fishermen arecatcliing lake trout on Swedish pimples. Berrien Springs: Some steelhead and lake trout just starting to show up. Success has Barter - Cash - Or Combination ITEMS FOR... TRADE or SALE GAVIN CHEVROLET-BUICK INC. — FRIENDLIEST — HASTINGS MFG. CO. Dewey’s Auto, 154; Hastings Flower Shop, 149; Chrome Room, 137':.; Viking, 131; McDonald’s. 1334; Machine Room. 1304; Leftovers. 1214; Office. 128. High Games and Series: C. Baker. 218-575; T. Johnston. 228-563; D. Solmes. 554; W. Beck. 203-546; J. Laubaugh. 541; D. Hamm, 531; Al Martin. 531. B. Fuller, 203-528; B. Brooks, 201-524; J. Bell, 524; M. Tucker. 200523; P. Montague, 207-519; R. Hook, 518; R. Conley. 515; Al Miller. 515; M. Mesecar. 514. MONDAY MIXERS Rodee’s, 254-64; D. Hubei Triple A, 20-12; Carrousel Realty. 19-13; Michelob, 18-14; Art Meade AutoSales, 18-14; Gun Ridge Golf, 1715; Hastings Bowl, 17-15; Jeffs Casual Wear, 16-16; Medical Care Facility, 16-16; Muir Drugs, 154*164; Cinder Drugs, 15-17; Dewey’s Auto Body, 15-17; Muldoon’s, 14-18; Naturally Yours, 14-18; Valley Realty, 14-18, Stalwart Buildings, 13-19; Hastings Flower Shop, 12-20; Girrbach’s, 9-23. High Games and Series: P. Czinder, 179; G. VanGeison, 179; N. Miller, 173; P. Arends, 201; S. Birman, 191; M. Snyder, 186; D. Snyder, 179; P. Porteous, 150; S. Trowbridge, 169; W. Denslaw. 179; F. Schneider, 171; M. Wieland, 185; P. Lam­ bert, 216; J. Solmes, 220-536; J. Wallin, 222; M. VanKuilenburg. 190. Triplicate: - P. Snyder, 147. Splits Converted: S. Trowbridge, 5-10. GAVIN CHEVROLET BUICK INC. Dave Storms ITEMS WE’RE SHOPPING FOR • Light Pickup, new or used • Building Materials • Carpeting • Insurance • Cash • Advertising • Firewood • Labor Bill & Mike’s ENERGY SHED M-66 at Woodbury 616-367-4660 DIY or Complete Installation been spotty. South Haven: Lake trout being taken off the piers. Allegan Dam: Only a few steelhead so far. Hunting: The pheasant opener was rather dull but no one really expected anything different. Biologists report that the numbers are up in the traditionally good areas but down else where. Waterfowl season is proceeding about normal. The managed areas look like they will go the whole season without reaching their quota of 6,000 birds killed. (If they do reach the quota the season will end at that time, otherwise it runs until the 26th of November. Last Saturday was youth day at the Fennville Farm Unit; 248 parties showed up for the draw and 111 geese were taken. There are 15,500 geese at the Todd Farm now and 5,100 ducks. The first week in November should be about the peak for numbers We are starting to see some diving duck now: Ringnecks. Redheads, and Can­ vasbacks are starting to move through. Also Scaup are beginning to come through. All small game season is open now except for fox which opens Nov. 1. Successful applicants for anterless deer permits should be hearing something around Nov. 1st. Those who are unseccessful will not be notified. Drawing time for Management Areas: Oct. 30 through the end of the season the drawing will be at 5:30 a.m for the Todd Farm and 5 a.m. for the Highbanks. This is because of the time change. Just a reminder on the RAP No. - 1-800-2927800 For reporting hunting and fishing violations. 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Return the coupon (left) with a check for $2.50 to The Hastings Banner and become better informed! �The Hastings Bonner—Thursday, November 3. 1983, Page 12 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 IDLASSinESD /UDS HELP WANTED AUTOMOTIVE FOR SALE: i»/o Maverick 4-dr., runs good, tires good. 945-3967 or 945-3616. (tfn) FOR SALE: 1977 Chevy 12 ft. Cube Van, automatic, power steering, power brakes, good condition. Accept trade. 9489005. FOR SALE: 1975 Ford 36 passenger school bus with Blue Bird body. May be seen at the Delton-Kellogg school bus garage from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Interested parties submit a sealed bid to Dean McBeth, DeltonKellogg School, 327 N. Grove St., Delton, MI 49046, on or before Nov. 21, 1983. Suc­ cessful bidder must pay for and remove bus from premises within five days of notification. (11-10)_______ FOR SALE: Mercury Montego with 1978 engine, excellent condition, with new paint, $1,400.945-3216. (11*17) FOR SALE: 1980 Chev Citation 4-dr., front-wheel drive, power steering, power brakes, automatic, cruise, AM-FM, excellent condition. Call 945-2197 after 5:30 p.m. 1965 GTO: 90 percent restored, all original, new paint. 374-7907, Lake Odessa, after 6 p.m. FOR SALE: 1971 Chevy Impala 2-dr., V-8, automatic, power steering, power brakes, Florida car, no rust, new paint, new exhaust system, AM-FM cassette stereo, best offer. Call 9455274 or 945-2013. (tfn) MUST SELL: 1977 Ford Granada, power steering, AM-FM, new steel radials, very good condition, $2,100 or best offer. 945-2738, Hastings. FOR SALE: 1980 VW Rabbit 2-dr. hatchback, 4 speed, air conditioning, AM-FM stereo, best offer. Call 945-5274 or 945-2013. (tfn)____________ FOR SALE: 1976 Cadillac DeVille 4-dr. hardtop, good body and paint, good tires. 945-3967 or 945-3616. (tfn) FOR RENT HOME FOR RENT: Mid­ dleville, three bedroom ranch with garage. $450, plus deposit and utilities Grand Rapids, 364-8542. (11-17) NOTICES FOR SALE Watkins PRODUCTS: HONEY AVAILABLE: Taking applications for new Strained or comb. Any size dealers. Call Shirley Norris, from pint to gallon - all raw. distributor, 616-671-5535. Call 367-4140. (tfn) (tfn) MUST SELL: Brand new set ADVANCED FINANCIAL of encyclopedia, $850 new. PLANNING: Seeking an wiH sell for $450. Phone 945individual to be trained to 4156. (tfn) work with people in the areas of tax shelters, investment WANTED; Chains and management, pensions, life weights for Wheel Horse insurance and mutual funds. tractor. Reasonable. 945Position offers a salary plus 9732. (11-3) commission. John Hancock FOR SALE: Blond cedar Companies, Craig Kobylik, chest, $100; stereo console, Kalamazoo, 385-0002. (11-3) $25. Call 945-2844 after 5 p.m. RN or LPN NEEDED for (11-3)__________________ supervisory position in a FOR SALE: Spinet-console geriatric setting. Must be piano bargain. Wanted: flexible and available to responsible party to take work weekends as needed over low monthly payments Paid orientation program. If on spinet piano. Can be seen interested, call director of locally. Write Credit nursing at 616-527-0080 for an Manager: P.O. Box 537, interview. (11-10) Shelbyville, IN 46176. (11-10) SEARS 16 HP. TRACTOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR SALE with 36" lawn mower attachment and 40" SATELLITE ANTENNA snow blower attachment, dealerships available. No $2,500. Phone 623-2527, after 5 experience required. Dealer p.m. cost for complete unit as low as $787. Retail $1,395. Call JOHN DEERE 110 TRACTOR: Snow blower and 303-574-4988. (11-3)________ mower, good condition. Also, OWN YOUR OWN designer Craftsman snow blower. Call jean arid sportswear store. 945-3152. _________ Natipnai company offers FOR SALE:.Full set Ludwig unique opportunity selling drums, excellent condition. hBUpMUy advertised brands 945-2230. at substantial savings to your customers. This is for 4 CRAGER WHEELS with the fashion minded person wide oval tires, 14 inch. 374qualified to own and operate 7907, Lake Odessa, after 6 this high profit business. p.m. $20,000 investment includes FOR SALE: Table saw, 8” beginning inventory, fix­ blade, half horse motor, tures, supplies, training, forward and reverse. Make grand opening and/air fare offer. Phone 945-9827. (1) person to corporate FOR SALE: Snow blowers training center. For Simplicity, Snapper, Yard­ brochure and information, man. 2Mi hp. to 10 hp. Prices call 1-501-32M327. An ex- start at $239.95. Benders elusive shop.___________ Sales/ 795-9441, Middleville, WANTED: People to join's (tfn) grpup in a marketing plan PETS that will be profitable and will sell itself. Called Country Springs, an unmilk FULL BLOODED PIT BULL that does not contain xan­ PUPPIES FOR SALE: thine oxidase, a major cause Clarksville, 693-2680. (11-3) of heart disease. For free FOR SALE: AKC registered information, send a S.A.S.E. doberman pinscher, black to K.A. Count, 4899 Norris and russet male puppy, 3Mt Rd., Delton, MI49046. (11-10) months okl, needs training. Phone 945-2371, ask for Fido. FREE TO GOOD HOME: One tiger kitten. 945-3730. FREE TO GOOD HOME: Eight month old lab mix, has shots, been spayed. Phone 1382-1234, Kalamazoo. Middleville A A meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) OBILE HOMES lost REAL ESTATE BEAGLE LOST near S. Broadway and Nilson. Tri­ color, answers to the name of Heckter. $40 reward. 9682885, 968-1275, 962-5581, ext. 216. Battle Creek. (11-10) HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER: On Algonquin Lake, three bedrooms, two full kitchens, walkout, double garage. Reduced to $59,900. 945-3311. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE: 14’x70’ 1978 Cen­ turion. Priced to sell! Nash­ ville, 852-9391*. mornings and evenings. During day, 9482470 or 37*8651. (tfn) MOBILE, modular, artu double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings -nd Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) EARTH EQUIPMENT FARM TRACTOR, combine and equipment parts - new and used. Rebuilt 'heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company, U.S. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666; also on M-SO half mile west of lake Odessa, Mich., phone 374-6801. SERVICES AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) BARTLETT AUCTIONEER^ ING SERVICE: Residence, farm liquidation. Free ap­ praisals. 698-7370, Dutton. MENDING BASKET: Also household and clothing alterations and replacing zippers and coat linings. 9459712. (tfn) GARAGE SAEES GARAGE SALE: Fri., Nov. 4, 9-5. Men’s sweaters, children’s jackets, Avon bottles and much more. Ill E. North St. Local BPWCiub to take trip Nov. 12 Zion Luthrrato host quartet A shopping trip and the broadway production of "Annie will be the highlights of the trip, sponsored by the Hastings Business and Professional Women's Club, which will take place on Saturday, Nov. 12. The bus will leave at 7:30 a.m. from River Bend Travel Agency. For $50 per person, there will be shopping time at Chicago's Water Tower Place, early dinner or late lunch, the popluar broadway show, "Annie" (held at the theater in the round. Candlelight Dinner Theatre in Chicago) and round trip transportation via deluxe motor coach. The trip is available to everyone in the community. Anyone interested in taking the trip may call in their reservations to River Bend Travel Agency. Those interested are urged to make their reservations soon. Zion Lutheran Church, three an one half miles north of M-43 on Volte Road near Woodland, is hosting the reknown singing and recording group. The Heralders Quartet, on Sunday. Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. The congregation cordially invites the entire community to join them for a deeply moving, spiritual concert of sacred music. A free-will offering will be taken. The Herladers Quartet have been singing praises to the Lord for 20 plus years Birth Announcements Reception planned for superintendent A reception to welcome Delton-Kellogg's new school superintendent and his wife to the district will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 6) in the high school cafeteria. The board of education is inviting the public to attend and meet Dr. John Sanders and his wife, Camille. IT’S A GIRL Douglas and Linda Stampfler. Hastings, Oct. 29, 3:04 a.m., 8 lb. 7 oz. IT'S A BOY Geraldine and David Wakley, Lake Odessa, Oct. 26. 8:57a.m., 8 lb. 13 oz.' Barbara and Donald Schelter. Jr., Lake Odessa. Oct. 27,7:07 a.m., 6 lb. 34 oz. Kurt and Denna Chase. Hastings, Oct. 27 1:11 a.m., 7 lb. Tammie Roper, Lake Odessa, Oct. 29, 7:23 a.m., 6 lb. 4 oz. Hastings Chamber meeting Thursday The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is planning another retail meeting next Thursday at the Elks Lodge. The session gets underway at 5:45 p.m. A speaker from the Michigan Downtown Association will be on hand to address participants. Other business planned includes: — discussion on the Dec. 2 "Christmas Open House" for downtown merchants. — discussion on the Dec. 3 "Super Saturday" event. — results on the recent "Moonlight Sales" and results of the Halloween Art Poster Content. NASHVILLE - Mr. Paul A. Bell. 71. of 6559 Bivens Rd., died Monday evening, Oct. 31, 1983, at Pennock Hospital, after being stricken at his home. He was born Oct. 11, 1912 in Maple Grove Township. the son of Joseph and Lottie (Newton) Bell. He married Margaret Wenger on August 11,1934. She preceded him in death on Jan. 3, 1960. He was a farmer all of his working life. He was a member of the Peace United Methodist Church and the Barry County Farm Bureau. Mr. Bell is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Nolan (Joan) Hudson of Reed City and Miss Marcia Bell of Nashville; one son, Adelbert Bell of Perry, N.Y.; five grand­ children; and two brothers, Albert Bell of Nashville and Lee Bell of Okemos. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday. Nov. 4 from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville, with the Rev. Steven Reid of­ ficiating. Burial will be in Wilcox Cemetery. ESTHER WALTON ... Experienced ■ RespoasMe CwenMMt, CoMMNity Service, Maugeiaeit. VOTE ...Esther Walton 4th Ward Hastings City Council Resident for 25 years. »* 20 year volunteer at Charlton Park, former Parks Commission member, held all offices, and Barry County Historical Society. Welborn ‘Harvest Fest’ a success "Quite successful" was how organizers termed the first ever “Welborn Harvest Fest Celebration", held last Sunday at the Community Building in Hastings for State SefUtor Bob Welborn. A sizable crowd that included many from the county and some from as far away as the Lansing area attended the affair. Along with food and refreshments, they were treated to entertainment by Jim Couch, a Battle Creek country & western singer. In addition 16 door prizes were given away during the course of the afternoon. Welborn, a Republican from Kalamazoo, will use money raised from the event to help fund campaign expenses. Obituary Paul A. Bell •* Worked to obtain $272,930 in grants for Chariton Park and other projects from 1968 to 1982. ' Employed as architectural historian; museum and historical consultant. Recognized for community service by Hastings Joycees (1967), County Parks Commission (1978), County Historical Society (1982). >" Bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University in 1956, master’s degree from WMU 1981. VOTE November 8...ESTHER WALTON • Hastings City Council • Paid fqrby Committee to Elect Esther Welton, 525 W. Green St.. Hastings. Mi. 4V058 SERVICE DIRECTORY INSURANCE LAWNMOWERS H CPIAIN SAWS TRAVEL LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING FRAMING INSURANCE COVERAGE For your... Individual Health Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle Since 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVEat 045-3412 Electric Motor Repair — Most motors repaired in one day — Furnace Motor and Water Pumps Our Specialty WARDS APPLIANCES AND CATALOG SALES Electric Motor Service All items in store for sale to take home. Sales... Service... Repairs OttN. 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AD-VISOR SHOPPER Maple Valley News Marshall Battle Creek NashvilleNermontevilie � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-11-10.pdf 7b4347da424d6358affb0014c8f133ec PDF Text Text November io, 1983 NiEkWiS ■ Season Opener Stories ...wrap Page 10 Middleville plans Christmas parade by Ken Reibel EDC to meet November 16th The City-County Economic Development Commission will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 16, fcr its regular meeting in the City Council Chambers instead of Nov. 9. The session starts at 7 p.m. Minutes of the meeting will be available at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, 115 S. Jef­ ferson St., Hastings. Chamber plans big weekend Police nab mental patient for burglary A Nashville man tuld Michigan Slate Police that he hit a burglar over the head with a garden hoe last Thursday after he caught the man in his son's Thomapple Lake Rd. home. Troopers arrested a 48-year-old mental patient on conditional release from a Detroit area psychiatric hospital a short time later. William Boyd, formerly of the North­ ville Psychiatric Unit, Northville, was arraigned Monday before Barry County District Court Judge Gary Holman, who set a Nov. 14 preliminary exam on a charge of breaking and entering of an occupied dwelling. Boyd is currently lodged in the Barry County Jail in lieu of $50,000 bond. According to reports, Phillip Scott, Thomapple Lake Rd., surprised Boyd in the home of his son, Bradley Lee Scott. 10397 Thornapple Lake Rd., shortly before 10 a.m., Thursday. Phillip told police that Boyd fled out the front door of the home, and that he pursued the subject, and struck him over the head with a garden hoe outside the home. Boyd allegedly fled the scene in a white van, with Phillip in pursuit in a green car. while a neighbor called police. State Trooper Michael Haskamp, en route to the call, observed the suspect Boyd westbound on M-79, behind a green car. Haskamp noted that the green car would not let the van pass. Haskamp pulled over both cars, and arrested Boyd. Haskamp said that Boyd has a long criminal history, and is "a danger to himself and a danger to others." United Way tops $90,000 this week The Hastings United Way campaign topped $90,000 this week and has collected 82 percent of its goal in pledges and contributions. Duane Bower, campaign chairman, said that $91,029 has been turned in by division chairmen for the drive. The campaign goal is $111,175. The schools division is the closest to reaching goal, with $11,000 collected toward a goal of $11,600. The industrial division has turned in $50,985, the retail division has collected $4,233, and public agencies have reached $5,900. The residential portion of the drive stands at $5,000, the professional division is at $4,099 and the commercial and retail services division stands at $10,710. Division goals have been set at: Industrial..................................... $56,000 Retail............................................... 6,200 Public agencies ..............................6,900 School ............................................ 11,600 Residential...................................... 5.900 Professional ................................... 6,800 Comm. 4 Ret. Serv........................ 17.775 Donations may be made by con­ tacting the Hastings Area Community Fund office at 945-2454. Walton, Campbell win council seats Pagel County protests landfill trial delay Middleville’s annual Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Middleville Lions Club, will be held Dec 10. Parade chairman Bill Kenyon reports the need for more floats and units in the parade. Anyone interested in participating should call him at 7953379 (days) or 795-3669 (evenings). z The First Annual Christmas Open House will be beldFriday evening, Dec. 2 from 6-9 p.m. Merchants and other businesses, including the Hastings Area Cham ber of Commerce, are Inviting the public to join them for some holiday refreshments. The streets will be filled as carolers stroll the downtown area to open the Christmas season. The Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas Parade is set fcr Saturday, Dec. 3 £t 1 p.m. This year’s theme is “The Joy of Christmas" and the grand marshal is race car driver Gordon Johncock. The parade will begin on Railroad St. and end on the corner of Church and Center St. The Holiday Ball is also planned fcr Dec. 3 at the Community Building starting at 9 p.m. There will be dancing to the music of “Twilight" of Grand Rapids. Tickets are 115 per couple and are available from the Chamber of Commerce office or from any board member. Deer Hunters! Debra Dykstra, 18, has been named the Hastings High School DAR Good Citizen for 1983-84. Deb Dykstra named Hastings DAR Good Citizen of the Year Eighteen-year-oki Debra Dykstra, a senior at Hastings High School, has been selected as the school's DAR Good Citizen for the 1983-84 school year. Deb is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Dykstra, 1212 N. Hanover St. The DAR Good Citizen award is presented to Deb by the Sophie de Marsac Campau Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Deb is now eligible to enter the state level of competition for the Michigan DAR Good Citizen of the Year. To enter, she has to fill out a questionaire which involves some test questions relating to American government and also relating to her plans for the future. Judging, on the state level, will be on the basis of her responses to the questions and she could win from $35 to $100 in bonds. If she is the state winner, Deb could win up to $1,000 in bonds in national competition. Deb was selected for the Hastings award by first being nominated by the entire senior class as one of several girls who the seniors felt best exemplified the qualities of good citizenship, comprising five areas of qualifications. Besides being a citizen of the United States, the recipient must have shown dependability which includes cooperation, truthfulness, loyalty and punctuality: must have performed service which includes cooperation, courtesty and consideration of others; must have exerted leadership which includes personality, self control and the ability to assume responsibility; and must have exhibited patriotism stressing unselfish interest in family, school, community and nation. After the senior class selected the nominees, the Hastings High School faculty chose Deb to receive the DAR award from among those nominees. Principal Robert VanderVeen commented that “Deb has had an outstanding high school career." Besides working part-time at Leary's Sport Center, Deb has been an active par­ ticipant in extra-curricular school activities. This year, she is vice-president of the National Honor Society, a senior class representative on the student council, and is affiliated with Key Club, Interact (a social services group), the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Varsity Club, and Alpha (girls’ powderpuff). During her junior year. Deb was a member of the National Honor Society, played on the varsity girls softball team, served as a sixth grade camp counselor, and was a member of the prom committee, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Interact, and Varsity Club. She also was among the approximately 100 students in the state to participate in Operation Bentley at Olivet College which offers a program in learning more about government. In her sophomore year. Deb was a member of the junior varsity basketball squad and the varsity girls golf team plus participating as a sixth grade camp counselor. Junior varsity softball and basketball and freshman volleyball were Deb's activities in the ninth grade. She also was a member of the Key Club and freshman float committee. Deb is a member of the Christian Refor­ med Church in Lake Odessa and she also is active with the Presbyterian Church Youth and has enjoyed going on three mission trips with that group. In 1981 and '82. she went to mission trips in Tennessee and this year the group went to upper Michigan on a mission trip. The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners has gone on record protesting the postponement to next July of the trial of a Prairieville Township landfill accused of poisoning groundwaters. That trial was to have started Nov. 28. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming granted the postponement in the trial of KAV-Co., a Kalamazoo-based con­ sortium of refuse haulers. The company said it needed more time to prepare for trial, due to the death of one of the company’s con­ sulting engineers. Assistant Attorney General Wallace Hart said his office is prepared to try the case anytime, despite the fact that Theordore Hughes, who represented the attorney general in a show-cause hearing with KAVCo. last winter, has been transferred to another job. "Frankly, I was amazed that the trial was postponed so late," said Hart. He said he was expecting it to be put off until mid-winter. Hart said it is ‘‘conceivable" that an of­ ficial outcry could bring about an earlier trial date. He said that the decision rests with Judge Deming. The trial is now scheduled for July 23,1984, with an alternate date of April 15, 1965. A resolution, adopted at the county com­ missioner’s Tuesday meeting, reads “Be it resolved that the Barry County Board of Commissioners vigorously protests any further delay of the court case and that every effort be made to establish a date earlier than the July 23, 1984 trial date.” Board members stated that the landfill, located off Doster Rd., continues to leach Hastings dangerous chemicals into the groundwaters "Continued postponement only makes the site more difficult and more costly for those individuals affected by the plume that originates at the landfill site, and travels toward a large population in the northwest." Judge Deming granted a temporary restraining order last January against KAVCo. Deming based his decision upon evidence brought by the state attorney general during a protracted show-cause hearing, that the landfill was leaching dangerous chemicals into the surrounding groundwaters. Rae Hoare, district seven commissioner from Prairieville, said the delay in the trial further jeopardizes the groundwaters in the area. "Sure, we have a temporary restraining order, and (KAV-Co.) is not bringing in solid waste, but neither has KAV-Co. capped off the landfill. They have a foot of porous dirt on it Until that dirt is capped off with clay and sealed, the rain and the snow will continue to sift down through all that deadly stuff, and leach into the groundwater,*’ said Hoare. Hoare said that more and more domestic wells, especially in the Lake Doster area, are being contaminated by the landfill. Hoare vowed that the commissioners’ resolution would "go to everybody, from the governor on down." “We are not happy," said Roy Reck, Prairieville Tnwnship supervisor. Reck said the township board would be asked to approve a resolution, directed to Governor James Blanchard, requesting "prompt action” regarding the KAV-Co. trial. When asked what prompt action meant. Reck said "As soon as leasable." Steve Essling. sanatarian for the BarryEaton County Health Dept., said there is presently only one foot of sandy soil on top of the KAV-Co. landfill. "It’s porous soil, and it takes on moisture, and that moisture per­ colates down to the garbage that is decomposing." Essling said that last January’s restraining order carries stipulations, in­ cluding the providing of clean drinking water for the area residents, the further testing of the extent of the contamination, and a clay cap to prevent fiyther contamination. However, says Essling, such stipulations cannot be effected before KAV-Co. is taken to court. The trial is the culmination of ten years of concerted action between Prairieville Township residents, the township board, and county health officials. Area residents first noticed problems with the landfill in in early 1970s, complaining that KAV-Co. didn’t cover the refuse at the end of each working day. In 1978, the Department of Natural Resources notified the consortium that it would be denied a license. At about the same time, the Barry County Prosecutors office filed criminal charges against KAV-Co., charging it with improper maintenance, not covering refuse, and failure to “contain blown dust and paper and not insuring the area is kept clean and orderly." In May, 1979, the improper maintenance charge was dropped against four KAV-Co. officers, but the corporation pleaded guilty to the last two charges. Barry County District Court Judge Gary Holman fined the com­ pany $1,000 on each of the two counts, but suspended the fines and placed the cor­ poration on probation for one year. Banner Devoted to the Interests of BarryjCounty Since 1856 Vol. 128. No. 45 Price 20‘ Hastings, Michigan Thursday, November 10,1983 One in six go to polls Walton wins, Campbell re-elected Franklin Campbell of the first ward and Esther Walton of the fourth ward won council seats Tuesday in a sparsely attended City of Hastings Odd Year Election. Only 16.4 percent of the city's registered voters went to the polls. Of the eight offices up for election six were uncontested; half of the city’s vote.fi, in fact, had no choice of candidates. “I’m gratified and overwhelmed by the public support given me, and I hope I can do a good job for them,” said Walton, who waged a vigorous campaign, as evidenced by the fourth ward’s 27 percent voter turnout. Walton received 218 votes, to challenger Sandra Brace’s 49 votes. Walton assumes the council seat left by William Cook, who became mayor Aug. 31, following the resignation of Kenneth J. Howe. Esther Walton, 50, is a newcomer to elected office. She is best known as an area historian, and for her involvement with the Barry County Historical Society and Charlton Park. Walton has a bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University, and two years ago she received her master's degree in history from that university. She lives with her husband, Dr. John Walton, at 525 W. Green St. The couple have five children, and one grandchild. The first ward, with a 17.3 percent voter turnout, saw Franklin Campbell, 45, 328 W. Colfax, receive 97 votes, to challenger Curtis E. Stevenson's 78. Campbell fills a seat left vacant by Aiderman Patrick Vaughn, who chose not to seek re-election. Campbell, a lineman for Consumer Power Co., is also a volunteer fireman for the Hastings Fire Dept., and was out dousing a leaf fire when his win became official Tuesday night. Campbell served on the council in 1980. when he was elected to fill out the unexpired term of Larry Kornstadt. In 1981. he received an appointment to the Hastings Planning Commission He lives with his wife, Ann. The couple have two children. William B. Cusack, 40,526 E. Madison, won his third four-year term in the second ward with 63 votes — a 7.9 percent voter turncut. Mary Lou Gray won her second full term on a council seat with 94 votes — 10.6 percent of the registered voters in the third ward. Other unopposed elected officials, and their vote totals, are Mayor William Cook. 554; City Clerk Sharon Vickery. 545; City Treasurer Jane Barlow. 529, and Board of Review Member Russell Doty. 514. WARD less than 11 percent of third ward voters went to the junior high gymnasium yesterday. The third ward candidate ran unnopposed. as did the incumbent candidates for mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and board of review. City of Hastings 1983 Election Office _________ Candidate Mayor................. Willem Cook City Clerk........... Sharon Vickery City Treasurer.. Jane Bartow First Ward......... Curtis Stevenson Alderman........... Franklin Campboll Second Ward Aiderman........... William Cusack Third Ward Aiderman........... Mary Lou Gray Fourth Ward Esther Walton Alderman........... Sandra Brace Board of Review Russell Doty Votes COSt Absentee Votes 1st 2nd 3rd 4tt TOTAL Esther Walton 554 218 139 60 84 206 ’3,692 registered voters 514 Frank Campbell �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 10. 1983 Emergency! Mock explosion gives practice The victims are cold and distraught. Blood and burned skin can be seen on every one of them. The fire department rushes in to douse the flames, ambulances hurry to the scene and the police arrive to offer assistance. The scene, Saturday night, was an ex­ plosion at the garage of Hastings Wrecker Service, but instead of being real, the ex­ plosion was simulated for the benefit of Pennock Hospital, which is required by the Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation to stage a mock disaster every year. The 19 victims were made up to appear real, with major burns, broken bones, loss of blood and even one gunshot wound. In the photos, clockwise from left, "victim Kathy Olson is made up with a facial burn: Dan Purdell prepares "wounds" while Barb Winburn applies makeup to Frank Cook; Mark Olmstead, registered respiratory therapy technician, prepares supplies to work on Doug Palmer; "It went extremely well,” Patrick Vaughan, assistant executive director of the hosptial said. "It was probably the first disaster drill that was truly a complete and total surprise. No one in the hospital knew it was occurring.” Assisting with the efforts were the "Victim” Patrick Vaughan lies hooked up to equipment as if he was a real victim; and Hospital staffers work on one of the victims, treating the drill like a real emergency. From left are Paula Godby, respiratory therapy technician, Scott Fuller, orderly, Mark Olmstead, and Lynette Doele, R.N. CITY HALL Let’s keep the channels open While some may read the low voter interest and city election results as a vote for the status quo, we turn the tables and ask why candidates weren’t stimulated to seek office and why voters weren’t stimulated to go to the polls. The election results clearly gave no mandate to city officials and, instead, add a burden. The elected officials must work harder to ensure that the lines of communication are open so that the citizens are aware of the issues and problems and have an op­ portunity to discuss them. Those in office cannot be blamed for the fact that they had no opposition in seeking re-election. Mayor Cook started his campaign as the challenger, taking on an incumbent with whom he frequently disagreed If former Mayor Howe had not resigned, the election would have been more issue oriented and voter participation much higher. Second Ward Aiderman William Cusack let it be known to his con­ stituents that he would like a challenger so that voters would have the opportunity to say yes or no to his representation. No one challenged. The effectiveness of campaigning and creating voter awareness, however, Is demonstrated in the First and Fourth Ward results. The Fourth Ward candidates stimulated voter interest, while the First Ward candidates did not. Nearly 100 more voters turned out in the Fourth Ward than in the First, though the First Ward has more registered voters. We think voter interest is vital to a strong effective city government That in­ terest can only be stimulated through good communication. We ask the city of­ ficials to work harder than ever to ensure that the citizens know the issues and problems and have an opportunity to discuss them. As part of the city's com­ munications network, we will join with our officials to keep you informed. To the citizens, we ask you to pay attention to city government, talk to the of­ ficials often and tell them your concerns. Space is available on this page for letters if you want to stimulate discussion in the community. Do the election results in­ dicate you are turned-off by government? If so. tell us why. Retailers: Promoting for you Hastings retailers are demonstrating that they are alive and well by coming up with some creative Christmas promotions, next month. In addition to the traditional Super Saturday Christmas Parade and Holiday Ball, they are adding special matinee showings at The Cinema for the youngsters. Tickets will be given away free of charge by various merchants who are footing the bill. The Friday evening before the parade will feature a new event, the Christmas Open House, where merchants are inviting customers to meet the owners and staff, enjoy special holiday refresments and see the new selections for the season. The open house will give the people of the community a chance to know their merchants personally and to get into the spirit of the season. In addition to the retailers, many of the other firms with offices downtown will also be holding open houses. Adding to the fun will be groups of strolling carollers. We believe that the personal touch is one of the greatest assets of small town merchants and we hope you'll take the opportunity to get to know the local business people better. Watch for more information in the coming weeks. Hastings Banner Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS071-830) 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box B, Hostings. Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 45 — Thursday, November 10. 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County: $12 per year in adjoining counties; and $13.50 per year elsewhere. Hastings Ambulance Service, Hastings Wrecker Service, the Hastings Fire and Police Departments, Fruin's clothing, Dan Purdell, an East Lansing police officer and Red Cross safety program director, and Doug Palmer of Lansing Mercy Ambulance and Mercy Medical Supply. to the Editor Opposing viewpoint To the Editor: The Banner’s "non-campaign" editorial was quick to condemn candidates, but slow, perhaps even remiss, in fulfilling its responsibility as a newspaper. The Banner, once again, doesn’t have all the facts. Just a few examples: Banner Editorial: "Nobody is talking about industrial development.” FACT: The City-County Economic Development Committee was chartered and funded severe! months ago, after ap­ proximately IMe years of preparatory work! Simply because there is no "talk", doesn’t mean no one is doing anything. Banner Editorial: ..."nobody is talking about water rates.” FACT: The issue was settled and rates set at the 1983 public hearing. The 1983 referendum (for which one candidate takes CREDIT) was declared invalid by the Michigan State Attorney’s General Office. Banner Editorial: "The issue of how much the city and townships should pay for operation of the fire department... hasn’t been raised this election.” FACT: The contract into which the City of Hastings and BIRCH entered has over three more years to run! Banner Editorial: "Those for... and against... charter revision... have not spoken out.” FACT: Former Mayor Howe, who pledged a referendum on the issue, apparently didn’t garner the support, or the votes; therefore didn’t have an issue. If there’s no issue, there’s no useful purpose in discussion. I DO agree with The Banner editorial in that people have the right to know where their candidates stand. It is a newspaper's duty to search out and discover facts and their responsibility to report and relate those facts. The Banner’s "non-campaign" editorial is only another case of... they who Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. are sinful casting the first stone. The true fact of the matter is that The Banner requested “a resume" from the candidates. NO candidate was interviewed by any Banner reporter and asked his-her position on any of the specific issues addressed in The Banner editorial. The word "resume”, by definition, is "a summing up". In essence, The Banner asked the candidates for a resume, printed those facts, never in­ terviewed candidates on specific questions, then publically criticized the candidates for “summing up” past accomplishments. And since when are a person’s past ac­ complishments merely irrelevant measures of future potential and future performance? It is my suggestion that The Banner should spend less time creating controversy and more time and effort in reporting accurately and completely the news that exists. Respectfully, Mary Lou Gray Third Ward Councilmember (Editor’s note: Mrs. Gray’s letter merely points out the current status of some of the topics which we felt were important issues for city voters. Her letter, in fact, does not even address all of those topics raised in the editorial. We stand by our statement that the candidates did not make their views known on the issues. While she accuses The Banner of being remiss in not seeking out the candidates’ views on issues, we think the shoe is on the other foot. Candidates have a responsibility to their constituents to make their views known. While we don’t run endorsement letters or letters from candidates the week before an election, space in this column has been available to any candidate or of­ ficeholder since the filing date of nominating petitions, last spring. We did seek biographical information from all the can­ didates and published the information two weeks ago.) PUBLIC OPINION ...by Ken Reibel and Elaine Gilbert Should auto seat belts be mandatory? Nancy Schantz Shoran Robertson Nyle Knickerbocker Russell Tillitt YMCA memberships urged To the Editor: I would like to encourage fathers with a boy or girl in the kindergarten, first, second or third grade to seriously consider becoming involved in the Barry County YMCA Indian Guides Program. This is my third year in the program and I'm currently involved with my second son, Matthew. This program is for busy people as it en­ forces extra time to be spent with your child. The meetings are usually held twice a month for ore hour each. There are anywhere from six to 10 fathers and their children involved in each tribe. Some of the exciting events that we have done include taking hikes through Yankee Springs, visiting the veterinarian, going on a weekend campout, and holding an Indian induction ceremony. In order to continue functioning in the future, we need more fathers to become involved in this program. To do so. call Dave Storms at 945^1574 to find out more about it. I'm sure you’ll enjoy your active involvement with your child. DavidA.Styf Sports fans appreciated To the Editor: I would like to express my appreciation to the parents, grandparents and friends of the seventh and eighth grade girls' basketball teams for the support and enthusiasm which they demonstrated at the games this season. Jack Green Junior High Teacher Kendy Mueller Betty Fleser the question State lawmakers are considering a proposal that would make the wearing of seatbelts mandatory on Michigan roads. The bill as written would provide a 910 fine for non-compliance, but would not add penalty points to the driver’s record. Proponents claim that such a law will cut the number of fatalities and injuries by 20 percent. Gov. James Blanchard pledged before his election in Oct., 1982 that he would sign a mandatory belt bill. Are you in favor of a mandatory seat belt law in Michigan? Nancy Schantz. Hastings: "Yes. My daughter just got into an accident, and the doctor said that if she was wearing a seat­ belt, she wouldn't have even had minor in­ juries.” Sharen Robertson. Delton: “I (.link it would be impossible to enforce (if it did become a law). And if you can't enforce it. what good is it? I think it would be stupid to have a law that is impossible to enforce. I think wearing seat belts is a good idea though ..we always wear them.” Nyle Knickerbocker. Hastings: "I used to wear my seat belt, but I don't now. I sup­ posed (a law) would cut down the number of fatalsand serious injuries. It would be a good thing. I’d wear one for sure." Merle Tobias Deb Cole Russell Tillitt. Bellevue: "There's nothing wrong with it. It’s protection for you and it only takes a minute to do it.” Kendy Mueller, Hastings: "I don’t think so. If a person cares enough about his own life, he would put them on anyway. Some people don't think for themselves. They just hop in the car and take off." Betty Fleser, Delton: "I’m not really in favor of it. Nobody should tell you what you should wear or should not wear. It should be up to you to decide. A law requiring people to wear seat belts would be treating people like children." Merle Tobias, Hastings: "I don’t wear seat belts, but I know 1 should. I think of my grandchildren, and how great it would be to keep those kids from getting seriously' in­ jured.’’ Merle says he would favor such a law if it cut insurance rates, and to protect children. Deb Cole. Delton: "I'm against it. That's my personal opinion. There are good points to both sides but 1 like to be my own person and make my own decisions. With five kids in a family of seven, we couldn't ride in the same car if we all had to wear seat belts." �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, November 10. 1983, Page 3 Beekeeper’s building plans stung by officials by Ken Reibel County zoning officials have denied a building permit to a Lake Odessa beekeeper, stating that the processing and bottling of honey is a commercial activity, not intended for agriculturally zoned land. Gary Veale, 830 Fifth Ave., said he won’t be keeping bees on the lU-acre lot that he and his wife. Candy, purchased on Martin Rd. in Woodland Township last summer. He only wants to construct a 24-foot by 32-foot pole barn to store beekeeping equipment and to bottle honey. Veale has applied to the Barry County Board of Appeals to change the county’s administrative decision Hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 8:20 p.m., in the Barry County Commissioners room. Winifred Keller, director of planning, zoning and building, said she cannot issue a permit for anything she feels is commercial, in a residential or agricultural area. Keller said that Veale’s pole barn is not a farm, and since the bees are not kept there, honey processing is a commercial activity. Keller says Veale’s business is not an agricultural pursuit “because he's processing and bottling (honey)’’. She said she based her decision on a conversation with a state Dept, of Agriculture official, whom she could not indentify. “The person I talked to said that if it’s not a farm, and if bees were not being kept there. Man pleads guilty to break-in Ray Leon VanZandt, 31, formerly of Houma. La., pleaded guilty in Barry County Circuit Court Friday to the Oct. 8 break-in of Bosley’s Pharmacy on Jefferson St. Hastings City Police arrested VanZandt and Daniel Lee Brown. 22, Montgomery St., Hastings, after responding to a silent alarm at the pharmacy. Brown stood mute Friday to a charge of breaking and entering, and Judge Hudson E. Deming entered a plea of not guilty for him. Brown now faces a Nov. 18 pre-trial. Police said the pair had sawed a hole in the pharmacy's roof, and had taken $10,000 worth of drugs out of the store when police arrived. According to court records, VanZandt pleaded guilty to one count of breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony, which carries a maximum 10 year prison term. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 18. they would classify it (as a business), too." said Keller. Keller adds that Veale’s pole barn is not typical. "When yon come in and get a pole building permit for your own private use. and then say there's going to be a bathroom, and cupboards and an exhaust fan and a processing room...I think you would agree that that's not the ordinary pole building for private storage.' Veale said there seems to be a misun­ derstanding between himself and the county. "We never intended to evade any rules. It’s just a matter of understanding our pur­ poses," said Veale, who also works as a darkroom technician for J-Ad graphics, publishers of the Hie Hastings Banner and The Reminder. Veale said that he won’t be keeping bees on the location, which is surrounded by three new homes, and he won’t sell honey from the sight. “I think the problem is we just plain don’t understand each other," said Veale, "(The zoning department) is probably just familiar with grain and livestock farmers," adding that there is a “universal acceptance of beekeeping as an agricultural pursuit." “The county allows you to keep bees for a farm income, but they won’t allow you to harvest or extract the crop,’’ said Veale, “All because of some ludicrous semantics.” In other proceedings: Douglas David Warner, 312 E. State SL, received one year in jail for a misdemeanor charge of attemnted joyriding. Fundraiser planned Nov. 13 Presbyterian youths will hold a benefit dinner at the Leason Sharpe Hall on Nov. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., to raise funds for a youth mission in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The "Country Cooking Celebration" will feature roast beef and pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, broccoli, salad, homemade rolls and pumpkin puff. Price of the meal is $5 for adults, and $2.50 for children 12 and under. Surratt’s re-sentencing motion denied by ciicuit court judge Barry-Eaton Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming Friday turned down a request for re-sentencing of Rodney B. Surratt, 32, formerly of Battle Creek, who was sentenced to three life terms, in September for the Nov., 1982 murders and armed robberies of two elderly sisters in Prairieville. Surratt’s lawyer, David Tripp of Hastings, argued that he had net seen a sentencing information report which Deming used as a guideline at the time of sentencing. Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes said that the Barry County Probation and Parole Department catagorized Surratt according to his prior convictions and the severity of his offense. Hughes said that the catagorization war ranted a long sentence for Surratt. Surratt’s accomplice in the murders, Kevin Eugene Grote, formerly of Kalamazoo, is currently serving three life terms for the murders of Helen Mott, 77, and Frances Young, 72, in Mrs. Young’s Parker Rd. home last year. OPEN SUNDAY 4 XV/0 n a.m. to 4 p.m. Aff ANY PURCHASE Vll ...SUNDAYONLY!! OPEN: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming credited Warner with 98 days already spent in custody. Warner is accused of "the unauthorized taking or using of a 1972 Cevrolet Monte Carlo belonging to another," but without intent to steal. A Dec. 12 jury trial is set tor Brian Claude Snider, 17, 312 E. State Rd., on a misdemeanor charge of resisting and ob­ structing a police officer. Snider is accused of fleeing, then assaulting Hastings City Police Officer Jerry Sarver on Sept. 4. Sarver reportedly spotted Snider on the roadside, and tried to arrest him for two outstanding warrants when Snider fled. Fred R. Rose, 18, 435 E. Madison, pleaded guilty to attempted larceny over $100, in connection with the Aug. 31 theft of a boat motor, tank and radio. In exchange for his guilty plea, the court found him not guilty of charges of larceny from a motor vehicle and larceny over $100. Sentencing is set for Dec. 2. Sooth Jefferson Street News New Business Berry County's office of Pfenning, Zoning and Building has denied a building permit to Gary Veale, a Lake Odessa man, who needs the building to process honey and store beekeeping equipment. Zoning officials tcall Veale’s activity commeicial, and say it cannot be conducted on land zoned agricultural. Sunday Savings —rranKlin Corner of State Street and Jefferson in Hastings The news on South Jefferson Street concerns Wedding Bells. Tammy from the County Seat, and Betty's daughter Renee both got married on the same day. Con­ gratulations. The news that Bill Dryer and Steve Steward are going to open a Men’s Store downtown is very welcome. We are sorry that their was nc open­ ing on South Jefferson for them to locate, but we are sure they will do well on the other street. Best of Luck. Elections Please vote for the Candidate of your choice in today’s election. Voting is both a privilege and a l^duty.__________ ______________ z-------------------------------------------’—' Homemakers School Those of you with tickets, don’t forget the WBCH Homemakers school this Wednesday, November 9. It premises to be a good time for everyone who attends. \______________________________________ , Veterans Day Sale 21.99 E.S.R " denim jeans. Reg. $28. Stretch denim jeans of cotton/ Fortrel® Celanese® polyester for extra stretch performance. Misses' sizes 8-18 Towel Special "Medallion" is the style name; Bathlug-4” Hand «»g. 3.49 Wash 2.19 2.99 2.49 Sale 1.49 Sale Sal. 1 I I I I i To win, register at our store Sunday. * Need not be present to WIN! Drawing I I I I each Sunday. I I | NAME ____________________________________________ I I | ADDRESS______________________ I I L PHONE________________________ J This Friday, November 11, is Veterans Day. This day is set aside to remember those who fought for our country. In light of the events of the past few weeks, we should all take a few moments from our busy schedules to remember. You might not be voting today if it weren't for those whom Veterans Day com. memorates. Bosleys Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and we invite you to shop our as­ sortment of Thanksgiving cards and party goods. A card sent at Thanksgiving avoids the Holiday rush and is much appreciated. Thanksgiving is a family occasion like no other and you should remember your family and friends, both near and far. Also, if you are going to someones home for Thanksgiving dinner, a hostess gift is the perfect way to say thanks. We have a large assortment of Christmas tins, perfect for Hostess gifts either alone or filled with some­ thing special like candy, cookies, etc. Park Free behind Bosleys when shopping on South k Jefferson Street.______________ JCPenney DOSLEY SHOP SUNDAY 11 to 4 Open deity 9 a.m. to 5:30, Wed k Fri 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 118 South Jefferson. Hastings Phone ... 945-3429 �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. November 10, 1983 ATTEND SERVICES ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, ho.5 S Jefferson Father lann Pohl. Pa.tor Salur- Hastings Area FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Ha» tings. Michigan Willard H Curtis, Minister Edeen Higbee, [hr Chrutisn Ed Sunday. and 11 GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1102 S Hanover. Hartings Leonard Du vis. Pastor Ph 948-2256 or 945 9429 Sunday Sunday School 9 45 a.m . Worship 11 a m . Youth 5 p m . Evening Worship 6 p.m.. Friluwchip and Coder 7 15 pm Nursery for aU srrvicew Wednesday CYC 6 45 p m . prayer and Bible study 7pm WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METH ODL*vT. 3D45N Brtssdway Rev Constance Hrffrlfingrr. Pa.tor Ph 36721961 Churrh Wekwne Cirrlr third Wednesday of month. WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W: Stale Rd. (Old Algonquin School! FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway Rev David D Garrett Phone 948-2229 Parsonage. 94521195 Church Where a Christian experience makes you a member 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a m Worship Service; 7pm Fellowship Worship. 7 p.m Wednesday Prayer church MN-3549 Sunday Sunday School 10 in. Wnohip 1(4.45 am. evening arr- FIRS-. BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodham. Haitinga. Michigan 949-8004 ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd in Irving Sunday .Morning Prayer at 10 30 Holy Communion at 11 ’Ml Worship 11:00 a m Evening Worship 6 p m Wadntaday Family Night Adult Bibb Study and Prayer 7:00 pm. Sacred Sounds Rehearsal 8 30 p.m. Sunday morning earvice broadcast WBCH HARVEST CHURCH or. M-43 fiw mile. Aamr. Paator Allan Welch Ph S4K-H>24 BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10a ra,; Worship Service 11 a m . Prayer Service Thursday 7 p.m praiae. and worship! al 7 pm . Thursday night (tearhing aervKvi it 7 pm . Sunday 9.30 a.m Sunday School for all ages. 10:30 CHURCH OF JENU8 CHRIST LATTERDAY SAINTS Meeting at 602 E Bond Sunday Sacrament meeting 9.00 a m.; Sunday School 1000 a m Brandi PresidtoL David McMomgle Phone 1-698-9849 or ahip. "Words of Truth" radio hroadeavt daily al 2 p m on WDFP FM (95 3) abo on VfMAX-AM (14.MB at 3:1ft p.m HASTINGS FREE METHODLST CHURCH. Boltwond and Ebat State Road. 945-9121 Rrv Donald L Brad. Pawor Sunday School 1000 a.m Worship Srr- NORTH IRVING WBflJiYAN CHURCH CtlRNEK OF Wmabcbool and Wing Rds Paator Mark Wade. 5519 Buehler Rd Plume 7liVd2M7 Sunday School 10 a m.; Prayer Meeting 7CO p m Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Slate Rond Paator J T Crammer Phone 94 V22K5. Sunday School 9 45 a m . Worship 11W a m.; Evening Service 6 Prayer Service Wednesday 7 pm., Nursery provMietl fur all service* HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. vices Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 30 service over WBCH AM and FM 9 30 Church School Clasers for all age* 10 30 Coffee Hour in the church dining room 10 30 Chiidrena Chou- practice 11 00 - 1 30 Senior High Youth Dinner in Memorial Hall Theme Country Cooking Proceeds will go towards the Summer Mission Top 6 30 Junior High Youth Fellowship at the church. Monday 7 .W Session meeting Tuesday 7 00 Kirk Choir practice Wednes­ day 1 00 Women's Association Tea in the church dining room Mrs Betty Foekier of tier. 800 Men's Discussion Group will meet in the loung* Thursday 6 00 Rehear aal for the Chnatmaa pby 7 00 PresbyterLn Team A vs Baptist in Eaat Gym of Jun­ ior High School 7.00 CuhSciMrt Pack Meet­ ing in the Hall. 8 00 Preabytrrun Team B vs Hope United Methodut in the Eaat Gym. ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CHURCH. 2625 Airport Rd . Dick Taggart. Pastnr Church phonr 948.8482 Sunday School 9 45 am. Worship 11 a.m . Junior Church 11 a.m; Evening Worship 7pm. Nurs.-ry for ail service. FAITH BAITLST CHURCH. 5(72 East Grand St. Mark J. Highman. Paator. Ph 946-2626 Sunday School. 10 a m . morn­ ing worship ami children's church. II am. youth meetings. 5 pm ; evening worship, ti am, Evening services, evangelistic. 7:30 p.m.: Sunday Youth Meeting 6:00 pm.. Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer Meet- Thursday tern daws and Primary Adven­ tures 7 p.m. Nursery provided for all arr- evening urrviau 7.30 p m Wodneada v mid- QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH 3 miles E on M-79 Steven Reul. Paator. Sunday Church School 10:30 a m.; Worship Service 11 30 a m United Meth­ odist Women ■ lat Widnesday each month PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETH­ REN IN CHRLST. M-ftO at Bril Rd Rev Don Palmer 10 a m Worship Service. 11 . a m Sunday School; &30 Evening .Service; 1 7:30 Wednesday Prayer Servicr Nov. 7 - 9:30 Word•etchers (Bible Study! HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 102 day. Nov 16 - 300 p m Childrens Choir. 6.30 p m Handbell Chcnr Thursday, Nov 9 00 • ra BAZAAR. 7 00 p m Chancel HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-70 Jack Bartholomew, paator. phone 945-4995 Robert Fuller, choir director Sunday schedule: 9 30 Fellow ship and coffee. 9 55 Sunday School. 11 00 Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m Evening Wot ship. 7.00 p.m Youth Meeting Nursery for all servKrs. transportation provided to and from morning arnicn Prayer meeting. 7 p.m Wednesday CHURCH OF THE NAZAHENE. 1710 North Broadway Rev James Hilgendorf. VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Guaprl). 1718 Carlton Crater Rd Sunday Sunday Worship 9.30 a m Fellowship 10 30 to 11:00 a.mBibb School 1100 am to 1200 noon. Wednewby Bible Study and Fellowship 7 30 to 9.30 p m -’hornB4MO76. 600p m Youth Fellowship Monday. Nov 14 - 7:00 pm Scouts. 7:30 pm AREA CHURCHES SING-A-LONG. Tuesday. Nov. 15.9.30 a.m. "The Challenge of Being a Woman" clam. 3 00 p m Cub Scouu. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 F Marshall Sl, Hastings. Rev Marvtn SickmiUer Phone 945-5197. School (all agio). 1000 Worship Service. Thursday. Nov. 3 - 4:18 Qnldron'a Choir. 7.30 Sr. Choir Friday. Nov 4 • 9to 5Holi­ day Country Buaar". 11 to 1.30 Lunchaoo ahip Chas. Pastors Study 9 30 a m shortTerm Cbsa "Adventures in Church Music". Bob Oster (Early Chnstian Music 6th • 16th Centuries! 10 30 a m Coffee Fellow­ ship. 10 30 am Radio Broadcast WBCH. 11 00 a m Worship Service. "In the MeanUme" laaiah 52 1-6. I Cor 15 48-54. Luke REORGANIZED CHURCtl OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS, S Jefferson at Walnut Krnnr-th Colhum. Paster Home 698-44567 Sunday S luiol 10 a.m . Worship 11 a m at Study. 10a nt Monuag Worship. 11 am. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St. Michael Anton. Paator. Ph. 945- FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. 209 W Green St. Hartings Ml 49056(6!6i 945-9574 Mmiater - Dr Myron K WiUuuna Sunday. Nov 13 - 930 a m I L-trch School BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 North Michigan Minister Steve Davis 945 29:18 Sunday Services 10 a m . Rihlr Study 11 a.m Evening Services 6 p m Wednesday Evening BihlrStudy 7 p m. Wayne Smith. Ractor Service, Sunday. Ma«* and Church School Idem HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. «M) Powell Rd Ruseell A Sarver. Paator Phone 945-0224. Worship service 11730 ages. Tuesday. Cottage Prayer Meeting. 7<X)pm School Hour. 11 (X) u m Nomina Wornhtp Wednesday 7.1X1 p m Sr Teen* and Children HASTINGS CtiNGREGATlON OF JEHOVAH'S WrTNFXSFX 229 We-t Col fai St Bible Lecture 9 :#) a m . Watchtower Study 10 45 a.m.. Tunsbv • Congregation Bible Study 8 pm. Thurwluy - Theurratn HASnSUS SEVENTH DAY Al>\ ENTunhy eervirvs. SaWuth Srhnol 9 .Ul a m . Worship 11 a.m.; Tuesday BiNr Study and Prayer Meeting 7210 p m NEW LIFE: ASSEMBLY OF HASTINGS 236 E Colfax. Pastor. E Miller Ph 9482762 Sunday School 10 a m Claiaw* for all ■gr> Worship sennee at II a m Evange- !<>a m Full Goaprl Nashville Area Lake Odessa Middleville Area Woodland Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 301 Fuh GRACE HIOTHHEN CHURCH. Verder Rood. 1 Mile south of M-ftU bet seen Darby and Nash Roads Pastor Hill Stevens Phone OKLZIlft 10 a m. Sunday School. 11 ID Morning Worship; 7pm Sundayevening worship. 7 :10 p m. Wednesday BUWFLNS M1IJ.S CHAI’M. lu am Morning Services. 11*15 Sunday School. KILPATRICK UNITED BR7T1IREN. crimrr of Bornum Rd and M-641 Woodland am. Morning Womhip 11 am. Evening Srrvirra. Youth <> p.m ; Evening Worship 7 Wedm-Mlay caravan program 7pm HERITAfGE HI U.S BIBLE CHURCH. Hsy M4MI lit mi. S. of Naahvdb Robert ST EDWARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Sunday School. 1(745 a m Wonhtp .Service. trator 374-8274 or 374-7406 Saturday Maas 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Masers B and HI. WOODBURY UNITED BHFTHREN. pal Bihlr Study and Prayer Hour Free rnunarl- 3MHcr9K3-1713. - OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Lacey. Father Ray A Uro. Phone 62:1-2490. Worship srrvxe »:»» am . Sunday School 10 45 a m . Youth Fellowship Wednesday 7 p.m.: Bibb Study and Prayer Service Wednesday 7 p.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH at BarryviUe. 4 milae W. at NaMiviUeon M- CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner of let and 2nd Coffce Feikiwdup 1030 am; Utdtod Math odial Women 1st Wednesday each month Phone 374-8756. Sunday Morning Worsh.p Service 11.00 a m Sunday School • 10.00 in Evening Service - 7JO pm. Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting 7 30 p m ST CYRILN CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mis­ sion of St Row Catholic Church. Hastings UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of NaahviUe Phone 4452-0710 Corner Waah- Worship. 10:4ft a m Frlhnrahip: 11 e.m. llibk- Hour - all agra. 1st Wednesday 7.30 p m earti month. United Methodist Women. TIUNITY (XJKPH. CHURCH. 219 Wash­ ington. Nashville. Rrv. J G Boomer. Sun­ day S<-Im«>I 9:4ft a.m.. Sunday Worship Bible Prayer Wednncby 7.-00 p.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH- 3H Phillips St. Pastor Lester DtGrool. B529806 or 852-9025 AasMaol Pastor Don Roaroe. 852 98418 Sunday Service. a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 7 pm.; Wed­ nesday night B*hlr Study 7 p.m Bua Mimatry - Call Don Roaroe 852-9228. MAPLK GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Ctovcrdalr Rd.. 5 miles snuth of Nashville, "Y mile cast of M-00 Paatur Marvin Potter Phone 852-OHHI Sunday Services. Sunday LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST. H»7 M-50. % mih W. of M-66. Lake Worship H.30 and 11 an; Evening Service at 7:30 p.m CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST. 912 Fourth Avu. Rov Stephen Keller Ph 3748861. Sunday adwdub changed Ort. 2nd The new achadato will be. 9 30-1(7.15 a.nt Sunday School. 10-30-11 JO a_m Worship. 11:30 a.m. Coffee Hour LAKEWOOD BAITLST. Pastor Daryl Kauffman. 367-4.W1. Across from the high school. 71H0 Velte Rd.. M-ftO Sunday School 10:00 a.m : Worship Service 11.4X1 a.m Evening Service 630 p.m; Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7.30 p m CHRISTIAN REFORMED K20 Sixth Ave Rev. Ben Ridder Ph 3744UIU7. 9.'«>h.m Coffee Hour. 9:4.5 a m Sunday School. 41 a.m Worship Service. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Ave Rev. Randall Kohls. Iti 3748733 Worship Hour 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Hour 10.30a.m.. Church School 11am Evening Service 6/p.m. Cottage Prayer meeting 7JR) p.m Wednesday The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hostings and Loke Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. insurance for your ute. Home. Business and Car LW. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf 4- Western Industry am. Worahtp, 11 a.m. Sunday School. WedMIDDLEVILLE CHRLST1AN RE>URM ED. 708 W. Main Street Worship 10 a m.; Sunday School 11:1ft a.tn.. Evening Worahip6p m. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAITLST CHURCTL Hwy M-37. just north of Mid­ dleville 795-9726. Rrv Wndey Smith. Pastor Mark J Highman, Pnstur of Youth and Ealuratror. Sunday Sctuail 9 45 a m ; Morning Worship 11 a m ; Evening Servirv NEW UFF TAHEHNACI.E. 2ui Ku-eil St. Rrv Gary Finkheiner i'hone 795-7429 Sunday' Worship Service 10 a.m and 7 pm ; Wednesday Bible Study 7 :W p.m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at Parmalee Road. Middleville. Rev. Wayne Kiel. Paator Phone 891-1585. Rev. Charles Doornhoa. Aaaistanl Paator. Phone 7953466. F'lrsl Service 9 am. Church School 10:15 a m.; Second Service 11:1ft in : Evening Celebration 6pm ST. AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Boyhn. Pastor Hume 7922889 Sunday Mata 11 a m Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWTJNG AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHBi. Rev. Lynn Wagner offioat ing. Phons 75821149 Country Chapel wwship 1(7.15 a.m.; Sunday Srhnol 9 a.m Ban­ field worship 11 :k» a m COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH. Former Johnston Township Hall. Dowling. Jack W. Eaigrrtiai. Paator Sunday School !f:-|ft a m.. Worship 10:4ft evening prayer 7pm Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGE­ VILLE. 61721 Marsh Rd. 2 miles south of Cun Lake. Rev. Dan Bosman. Paator MARTIN REEROMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Dnvr-in. walk-in churrh with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev Marvin Mertrr. Pastor Worship Srrvrr* 10 a m and 7.30 p.m . Sunday School 11:15 a.m. ST. CYRIL A METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Drams Boyhn. Pa.tor Phonr 7H22889 Saturday Maw 5 p m . Sunday Maw* 9 am DOSTER REFORMEU! CHURCH D»trr Ru.id near Pmr Lake Rrv John F lYelgrtt Paatnr Sumbv Worship H:kl am anti 4i p.m.. Sunday School 11 a.m.. Youth Choir mevt* riK-h Monday 6 :U> p.m ST FRANCLS OF ASSISI EPLSLXfPAI. CHURCH OF ORANGEVIUX Sunday Mas* 8 a m . Churrh School Mam. Family Eiahanst Kta.m. Nursery Itlam . Midweek arrvim a. announced Father Kurt Fi«h. virus 6644H4K THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Note! 12223 Chief Noondav Hd . Gun Lake area Sunday Worship 10 a m . TureaLiy go»pr| cr-errt 7 pm.. Saturday Bible study 7pm 3rd Friday of Month Youth Concert 7pm Plume 7H5-78U8 FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hoslings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ’Vrescripfions" -118 5. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings, Michigan Wren Funeral Home of Walnut * S. Jefferson in Hasting* HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan nesday each month. Adult C.E.. 2nd Satur­ day each month. 8 p.m WUODGMJVE PARISH. Coats Grove. Rev Pamela Owens, Pastor PhiMM- :Mi74137 Sunday church achool 9 :«l am. ynuth frlltiwehip 7.3(1 p oi Holy Com nunFrllt>«>hip fir»t Thur-dm of each month at WOODLAND L'NITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Ci>n>tun<v HrfMlinger. vice. 10 30 a m. Sunday Schuil. 7 .in p tn Wedn-aday UMYF Welcome FAITH BIBI-E CHURCH. 74.15 N Woodbnd Rd . Lake Odessa Pastor Richard Sr*sink. Church phonr 367-4621. Pastor's phonr 374-Htns Sunday • Morning Worship '0:00 a.m . Sunday School 11:1.5 am. Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. l'"i ( hern St Pastnr Rrv Jrrry Drummond Phonr 7655134 147641 am Sunday Srhail 1! tat a m Morning Worship. Evening Worship 7 <X> p m WrdmwcLiy evening prayer meet mg at Y U W Club'. 7 <8t pm "A Grow­ ing Churrh E’or Coming laml ’ GAIJLEAN BAITIST Hrah st amt N Freeport Rd Phonr Rt52>7(U 10 .i m SumLiy Srhiail, II am Morning VY ■i-hip 7 pm Evening Senur. Wedm-dav Prayer Meeting 7 -til p m Margaret E. Lehnjan WOODLAND - Mrs. Margaret Estella Leh­ man, 69. of 149 Florence St., passed away Friday night. Nov. 4.1983 at Ingham Medical in Lansing. She was born in Hastings on Dec. 8, 1913, the daughter of Warnie and Estella Kelsey. She married Ronald B. Lehman on June 24. 1936. She was active in the community of W oodland for most of her life until retiring in 1978. From becoming the town's fi.-st telephone operator to retiring as the head cook for Lakewood School in Woodland, she spent her life in the service of others. Mrs. Lehman is survived by her husband. Ronald, son Harold and daughter-in-law Linda, two grandsons, son Paul and Byron Ronald, also of Woodland; and a brother. Kenneth Kelsey of Hastings. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Clinton Galloway-Bradley officiated. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery. Leonard Lobbezoo CALEDONIA - Mr Leonard Lobbezoo. 69. a lifelong farmer in Gaines Township. Caledonia, went to be with his Lord. Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 1, 1983. Mr. Lobbezoo is survived by his wife. Tracy; their children. Laurin D. and Lorraine Lobbezoo. Jerry L. and Sandie Lobbezoo. all of Caledonia Luanne J. Lobbezoo of Grand Rapids. Marcia L. and Julie K. Lobbezoo al home; seven grand­ children. two brothers. John of Byron Center and Albert Lobbezoo of Caledonia; and two sisters. Mrs. Marge Wolfert of Kentwood and Mrs. Nella Huizenga of Grand Rapids. He was preceded in death by a brother. Thomas. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov 4 at 1 p.m. at the Dutton Christian Reformed Church of which he was a member for 60 years. Pastor Rev. Warren Lammers of­ ficiated. Interment was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were by the Roetman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia. The family suggests memorial contributions to the World Home Bible-League (envelopes available at the chapel and church). Lynette A. Kimmel LAKE ODESSA - Mrs. Lynette A. Kimmel, 93. died Saturday, Nov. 5, 1983 at HayesGreen-Beach Hospital, Charlotte. She was bom Feb. 26, 1890 in Odessa Twp., the daughter of George and Martha (Russell) Clark. She was educated at Center rural school and Lake Odessa High School. She married Charles Kimmel. He preceded her in death on June 25.1969. They lived and farmed in the Lake Odessa area most of their lives. Mrs. Kimmel is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Emerson (Phyllis) Lehman of Lake Odessa and Mrs. Stanley (Iris) Jackson of Sunfield; one son. Dean Kimmel of Lake Odessa; one brother, Gilbert Clark of Lansing; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. from Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. The Rev. Duane Walter officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Linda M. VanDyke ALTO • Mrs. Linda M. VanDyke, 45, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 30, 1983. Mrs. VanDyke is survived by her husband, Ronald; a son. Douglas L. VanDyke, at home; two daughters, Debra M. Baker of Cedar Springs and Maxine A. VanDyke of Grand Rapids; a grandson, Eric Baker and a grandduaghter, Christina VanderJagt, both of Cedar Springs; and a sister. Judy Bodell of Wayland. Funeral services including the Committal Service were held Tuesday. Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. at the Roetman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia. The Rev. James Calkins officiated. In­ terment was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gar­ dens. Memorial contributions to the Kent County E-Unit will be appreciated. Jose Galvan HASTINGS - Mr. Jose Galvan, 57, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1983, the result of an auto accident. He was born Nov. 3, 1925 m Southton, Texas, the son of Danicio and Felecita (Lopaz) Galvan. He was employed by Bradford White Corp, in Middleville for 23 years. Mr. Galvan is survived by his wife, Jane; one daughter. Mrs. Cipriano (Linda) Torres of Lansing; one son. Lupe Mario Hernandez of Las Vegas, Nev. ; and six grandchildren. Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 and funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. from the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. The Fr. Charles H. Fisher officiated. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Hastings. Maynard L. Bush VERMONTVILLE - Mr. Maynard L. Bush, 61, of 210 N. Main, died Saturday, Nov. 5,1983 at Ingham Medical Center. Lansing. He was born March 16, 1922 in Grand Ledge, the son of James and Esther (Shance) Bush. He married the former Ada Russell, Oct. 6, 1942, in Nashville. He was a member of Nashville VFW No. 8260 and DAV of Lansing. Mr. Bush is survived by his wife, Ada; one daughter, Sharon Wright of Battle Creek; two grandchildren; one great - grandchild; his mother. Esther Bush of Grand Ledge; a sister, Gloria Hampton of Grand Ledge; and one brother. Oliver Bush of Grand Ledge. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. from Vogt Funeral Home of Nash­ ville. The Rev. Floyd Nagle officiated. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Fund or a charity of your choice. HASTINGS - Mr. Earl 0. Weise. 76, of 1311 W Stale Sl , died Thursday, Nov. 3, 1983 at Provincial House. Hastings. He was born in Chicago. III. Oct. 24. 1907. the son of Otto and Emma (Ketchel) Weise. He came to the Middleville and Hastings area as a child, attending schools here. He married the former Pearl K. Mead Nov. 8. 1930. She preceded him in death Sept. 2. 1982. He was employed for a brief time with the former Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Co before going to work for E.W. Bliss Co., retiring in 1989 after 40 years with the Bliss Co. Mr. Weise is survived by one son. Robert Weise of Middleville; and two grand­ daughters. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 6 at 1 p.m. from Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. The Rev. Michael Anton officiated. Burial was in Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. Pearl E. Long CLARKSVILLE - Mrs. Pearl E. Long, 88, died Saturday, Nov. 5, 1983 at Provincial House. Hastings. She was bom May 1,1895 in Kent County, the daughter of David and Emma (Burwell) McCaul. She married John Long in 1935. He preceded her in death in 1976. She was a member of the Clarksville Bible Church. Mrs. Long is survived by two grand­ children, Gary Bowne and Sharon Cramer, both of Scottsdale, Ariz.; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Maxine Boerma of Saranac and Mrs. Marsie Holtz of Ohio; one brother, Glen McCaul of Lowell; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the Clarksville Bible Church. The Rev. Larry Pike officiated. Burial was in Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. Arrangements were by Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Clarksville. Leone B. Wood CALEDONIA - Mrs. Leone B. Wood, 81, of 8890108thSt., died Friday, Nov. 4,1983 at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. She was bom in Mackinaw City on Oct. 26, 1902, the daughter of William and Wilamenia (Rupp) McGowan. She lived in Grant and attended school there. She married Hazen Wood in the early 1920b. She had lived in Grand Rapids, Midland and Muskegon before moving to Caledonia in 1973. Mrs. Wood is survived by two sons, Russell Wood of Mason and Dale Wood of Houston, Tex.; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Leonore Keeler of Hastings; and one brother, Howard McGowan of Lansing. She was preceded in death by one daughter. Bonnie, in 1947, and two sons, Paul in 1970 and William in 1982. No funeral services wiil be held in respect to Mrs. Wood’s wishes. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Fund. Study 7:00 pm ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Velte Hd . Woodland Timothy Knlhfu<>. Partor Sun­ day school even Sunday al 9 15. Sumbv worship 10;3U Coffee fellowship filllowing Sunday worship on 2nd and 4th Sundayeach month Lutheran Brotherhood meet1st Sunday. 7 30 pm laithrr Ixmgur meets 2nd Sunday. 6.30 p.m STONEY POINT FREE METHODLST CHURCH. William Blakeslee, pastor Ph 387-7191. Sunday School at 1000 a m.. Worship service 11 a m . evening worship at 7 00 p tn. Everyone wrlromr Delton Area CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Campground Rd . 8 mi S. Partor. Brent Br.inhuni Ptsm.623-2285. Sunday School nt 10 n m . WnrYouth meet Sunday 6pm. Wed Prayer Bihlr 7 pm. DELTONSEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. Corner Pifer and Cedar Creek Rd.. Paul S Sunday School 9 45 a m ; Church Service* p m Adult Prayer and HiMr Study Bus minietry weekly with Koo Moore Call 6B-I5413 for pickup Earl O. Weise aries 11 a m . Wed 7 :kl p.m Bible Study and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. Pastor Elmer J Faust On M-4 in Delton Servier* - Worship 14) 45 a m.. Sunday School 9410-10:30; Evening Service 4> p.m . L'niuvl Methodist Women every first Thur» day. 7.30 p tn . United Methodist Men every second Sunday. 7 34!a in MILO BIBLE: CHURCH. Corner M l ! ami Milo Hoad lioug Huntington Parfor Rt No I Hoi 315A. Delton. Ml 41MM6 Phonr671-47U2 Suiuhy Srluad 147.4Mla.ni Worship Sen nr 11 IMl. Evening Worship 6 tM>p m . Wcdnrsday Nmuv 7 txtp m INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton Ph 623-2712 Located on M-43 in Delton Pu» tor Rex Mc.Murrav Ph .143-4120 Sunday School 9.45 a m . Family Worship 11 am. evening aervirv 6pm. Wednevday Bible Study 7 p.m PRAIRIETILLE COMMUNITY' UHUKCH 1(7221 S Norn. Rd Arrows Irum Praino villr Garage Rrv Bill BUir Pastor Sumbv School 10am. Morning Worship 11 am. Sumf.iv Night 7pm. Bible Study. Wednr. day Son nr 7pm ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 11252 Fiona III iMtnn Fath>-r Ray Allen S J Pastor Saturday M.i-« 5 to p m . Sun­ day Maw It on a ni from Memorial Dav wreki nd to Ijl.ir Day weekend, and. 12 tri Num the re»1 of the year DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD. Pastor Garv Stevi-n. Phone Ii2 I-S78M Meets in Drlr.n. High Shrsil LGI rmitn. Sunday S. b«<l 9 .to a m . Worship 10 4-5 a m McCallum united brethren CHURCH, corner of Mullen and On. Lake Rd . Gary C Brook., pi.tor P'r 6236226 Sunday School at 9 45 a m Worship Ser­ vices at 1100 a m Sunday evening wn ire* at 7 00 p m youth meeting Tuesday at 7 (Mi p m . Mid week prayer meeting Wednexlay at 7 00 p m Hickory Corners Next in Kiwanis Travel Series Pacfic Northwest to be shown A beautiful, panoramic view of the Pacific Northwest, including the damage from the Mt. St- Helens erruptions, highlight the third segment of the Hastings Kiwanis Club’s World Travel Series. The film, called “Chuckelogue in Pacific Northwest,” will be shown Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. in the Central School Auditorium. The film is third in a series of six programs sponsored by the Hastings Kiwanis Club. The film is narrated by by Stan Midgley, originator of the “Chucklelogue.” Midgley graduated from Princeton University as an Industrial Chemist and worked eight years as a research chemist at Abbott Laboratories in Chicago. He specializes in Canadian and American subjects — usually in the west because of the beauty and interest. Midgley appears on several lecture platforms in the United States and Canada each year. In 1951 he first appeared in the World Adventure Series in Detroit. In 30 years, Midgley has given 149 shows and still holds the record for the number of appearances, sell outs and repeat performances of any lecturer in history. Midgley's “Chuckelogue in the Pacific Northwest” is a panoramic view of the forests, streams, beaches, lakes, cities, croplands, recreational activities, seasonal changes and special festivals and events that largely form the natural beauty and unique way of life of this region. Included will be footage of the devastation caused by the Mt. St. Helens erruption, of salmon fishing and film of the great northwest's native wildlife. Also highligh'ing the first reel of the tworeel film will be spectacular shots of the Yosemite Valley from six miles up. There is fojtage of Mt. Lassen. Mt. Shasta, Crater Lake. Mt. Hood. Mt Adams and Mt. St. Helens and the 160 square miles of devastation caused be the eruption. There will also be shots of the Portland ash storm following Mt. St. Helens when the ashes flew over downtown Portland and the famous Rose Tent Gardens. Also included in the first reel are shots of salmon fishing in Rogue River, Ecola and Seal Rock State Parks and the Columbia Gorge and its waterfalls. The second reel will include film of the Olympia, the capital of Washington, and the beaches of the Olympic National Park. The northwest's winters will be depicted b\ 70 foot snowfalls al the 5.400-foot Austin Pass and the “Slush Cup" Ski Tournament or the Fourth of July. Other spectacles on the reel include the Lava Dome on a plane flight around the crater rim and under an ash cloud 2,000 feet high and 30 miles long at the same time taking in the autumn colors of the great American Pacific Northwest. Capping the footage are shots of Rainy Pass, the Ross Lake Recreation Area, and the University of Washington in Tacoma. Tickets for the Kiwanis World Travel Series are $10 for six admissions, which may be used in any combination — six at one show, two at three shows, etc. Student tickets are $3. Season tickets and single night ad­ missions are available at the door. Season tickets are also available from Kiwanis members, at many local businesses and at the Hastings Reminder-Banner office, 1952 N. Broadway. Other programs in the World Travel Series are ‘'Call of the Yukon” by Steve Maslowski on Jan. 24; "Amazing World of Will Rogers” by Dr. John Booth on Feb. 21; and the “Three Worlds of Pera” by Jean and Eldridge Schlottman on Mar. 20. Our Community ’s Churches —An Historical Look The photo above is of the former First United Methodist Church of Hastings at Green Street & South Jefferson, now the Odd Fellow Hall. The history of this and other of our community's churches will be featured on a regular basis in The Banner, starting next week. Don't miss it! �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, November 10. 1983, Page 5 Deming-Russell exchange vows Hoxworth-Hammond united in marriage Rosenberg-T urnes engagement told Sonja Renee’ Huxworth and Thomas Russel Hammond were united in marriage on August 6, 1983. The wedding was held at 6 p.m. in the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. Reverend Michael Anton officiating. The organist was Donna Buehl of Hastings. Bret Hoxworth, brother of the bride, was soloist, accompanied by his wife, Bevky Hoxworth. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Beecher Hoxworth of Hastings. The groom is the son of Chrystal De Benedette of Tuscon, Ariz. and Mr. and Mrs. Russel Hammond of Hastings. Sonja wore a floor-length gown of white satin chiffon and embroidered lace overlay with a sweetheart neckline. She wore a fingertip, five-layer veil and carried a bouquet of yellow sweetheart roses, white carnations and baby's breath. Her maid of honor was Julie Coulier of Saranac. Bridesmaids were sisters Jan Shirlin of Wayne. Diane Schulz of Battle Creek, and sister-in-law Polly Hoxworth of Hastings. Each wore a floor-length dress in pastel colors and carried a single white rose. Sonja’s niece, Kimberly Hoxworth, served as flowergirl and was escorted by ringbearer Christopher Schulz, nephew of the bride. Bride’s nephews Jeffry Hoxworth and Benjamin Schulz attended the guest books. Best mar. was Kirk Leckrone, friend of the groom from Grand Rapids. Groomsmen were brother-in-law of the groom, Darrel Hawthorne and friends Barrie Signs and Chris Ballard, all of Hastings. They were all dressed in silver tux and tails. Tom’s ushers were stepbrother Clark Buckle and the bride’s brother Brian Hoxworth. Hosts at the reception were grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ferris Chirch of Bellevue and brother and sister-in-law of bride Mark and Linda Hoxworth of Washington. The three-layer yellow rose cake was made by Diane Schulz, sister of the bride. Entertainment was provided by band, "The Effect”. . Sonja was a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently enrolled as a senior at Chic University of Cosmetology of Grand Rapids. Tom was a 1979 graduate of Hastings High School . He is currently employed by Russ Hammond for Hammond Construction Company. After a honeymoon in the Upper Peninsula, the couple are now residing at their home in Hastings. Marriage Licenses Ryan Eaton, 19, Hastings and Cynthia Aukerman, 19, Grand Rapids. Robert Hermenitt, 34, Middleville and Joan King, 33, Middleville. Michael Laymance, 24, Nashville and Catherine Ryan, 22, Nashville. Kenneth VandenBerg, 24, Martin and Laurie Enyart, 21, Delton. Timothy Laurie, 20, Hastings and Felicity Smith, 20, Hastings. James Harris, 37, Delton and Patty Waldron, 33, Delton. Mrs. Sandra Bouwman of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Terry Rosenberg of Middleville announce the engagement of their daughter, Tammy Marie Rosenberg, to Michael Robert Turnes, son of Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Bowman, Jr. of Hastings. Tammy is a 1980 graduate of Hastings High School. Michael is a 1981 graduate of Superior Heavy Equipment School of In­ diana. Tammy is employed in Norman, Okla, and Michael is employed in Oklahoma City, Okla. No dale has been set for the wedding. Heidi Spindler, an Alma College junior from Hastings, is one of 21 Alma students serving on the Student Health Advisory Committee for 1983-84. Accortfing to Health Services Director Jim Brasseur, the function of the committee is to "advise the director of health services and provide health-related services to the campus.” "The committee meets two or three times a month,” Brasseur said. "I bounce ideas off them, and there’s a lot of feedback both ways.” Together, the students and the Health Services produce such programs as blood pressure clinics, an annual health fair, wellness activities (i.e. stress assessment programs) and a symposium on careers in the health field. The students show health education films in the residence halls, and provide in­ formation to fellow students on health related issues. They also maintain the journal library at the Health Center, and encourage premedical and other interested students to use the library. The Student Health Advisory Committee is open to any student, however most members are biology majors or premedical students. Heidi, a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School, is the daughter of Dr. James and Mrs. Ellaire Spindler, 1935 N. Broadway, Your Full Service Repair Center ' Ph. 945-2963 S.S, Stitchery.. your neighboring yarn shop now has EVENING HOURS for your convenience New Hours; Mon, Tues, Thurs, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Wed, Fri, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. - Sat, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. S.S. Stitchery (across from post office) V L, u ' i Mr. and Mrs. Gary Metheny of Delton and Mr. and Mrs. David Caswell of Kalamazoo announce the engagement of their daughter, KimBerly Lynn Metheny Caswell to PFC Forrest J. Bagley, Jr., son of Forrest Bagley, Sr. and Margaret Bagley, both of Delton. Forrest, who is serving in Germany, and Kim, who is working for Prairieville Township, are planning a spring wedding. Goodriches to observe 25th anniversary The children and grandchildren would love to have you help us celebrate the 25th wed­ ding anniversary of our parents, William and Vernice Goodrich, at the Fellowship Building of the Baptist Church on Woodlawn St. in Hastings on November 19 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. No gifts, please. Our Lady of Great Oak Church, Dowling, was the lovely country setting for the wed­ ding uniting Lori Deming and Donald Russell on July 30. Father David Otto and Rev. Willard Curtis performed the double ring ceremony. Robert Alwing sang and played the guitar, Marilyn Seech accompanied on the organ. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Deming, Sr. of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Russell of Dowling. Miss Kelly Yarger, friend of the bride, served as maid of honor. Carol Russell, sister of the groom, Ruth Deming, sister-inlaw of the bride, and Cathy Gibson, friend of the bride, were attending bridesmaids. Zachary Deming, nephew of the bride, was ringbearer. David Russell, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were-Paul Brunt, Larry Maupin and Jeff Quick, all friends of the groom. Ushers were Pat Buchlin and Doug Tack The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor-length gown of satin, with an overskirt of embroidered lace that was scooped up at the bottom, fastened with satin bows to give a boufant look. It also featured a V-shape neckline which was appliqued with French lace and roses of heavy embroidery. Short, puffy sleeves, also with satin bows at the side, formed a ruffle, while a cascading Hastings student put on health committee at Alma College, one of 21 HODGES JEWELRY Hastings, Ml Phone 948-4300 Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Sager of 160 E. Or­ chard St., Delton, announce the engagement of their daughter, Shelby D. Sager of 147 Hopkins St., to Greg D. Godde of 808 E. Michigan Ave., son of Dolly L. Blackburn of 843 North Ave. and Charles D. Godde of 119 Burgess Drive, Galesburg. The bride-elect graduated from DeltonKvllogg High School, attended American Cosmetology Schoo) and is employed by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. Her fiance, a graduate of Springfield High Schoo), is employed by Dee’s Northside Standard. The wedding will be Feb. 11, 1984. Mrs. Magdalen Joppie is pleased to an­ nounce the enagagement of her daughter, Denise Michele, to Dennis Tormanen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Staisel of L’Anse. Denise, a 1978 graduate of Hastings High School, is presently employed at Pennock Hospital Lab. Dennis graduated from L'Anse and Michigan Tech University at Houghton. He is now working as a medical technologist at Munising Memorial Hospital. A Dec. 10 wedding will be held at the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. The couple reside in Munising. • Engraving • Watch Repair 212 W. Mill St. Caswell-Bagley announce engagement Joppie-Tormanen announce engagement FAST Repair Service 122 W State St. Hastings Sager-Godde plan to be wed train featured rows of face and permantly pleated organza. Lori wore a circular headpiece of red and white silk roses with a fingertip-length veil fully gathered at the back and that had tiny red ribbon si reamers at the sides and back. She carried a cascade bouquet of silk gar­ denias. red roses and stephanotis. Lori’s gown, three of the bridesmaids, and al) of the wedding flowers were made by the bride's mother The bride’s attendants all wore gowns of red chambrey trimemd in tiny white lace at the neckline and sleeves. They all carried cascading bouquets of red and wh<e roses with red and white streamers. For her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Deming wore a floor-length gown of pale beige organza over taffeta, featuring a cape tied at the waistline that indicated the jacket effect. The groom's mother, Mrs. Robert Russell, wore a flow-length gown of pale pink organza that also featured an elbow-length flowing cape, attached at the center bodice with a rhinestone pin. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Baum and Mr anti Mrs. David Yarger, all of Hastings, were masters and mistresses of ceremonies. The reception for approrimately 250 guests was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall im­ mediately following the ceremony. Miss Mary Kay Russell, sister of the groom, attended the guest book. Mrs. Christina Lang, sister of the groom, and Mrs. Bonnie (Kirkpatrick) Rathbun of Richland, friend of the bride, cut and served the beautiful cascading cake. Honored guests were Mrs. Kathryn Augustine, Mrs. Doris Deming, both grand­ mothers of the bride, Mrs. Lorene Sheffield, grandmother of the groom, and Mr. John Deming and wife Shirley, grandfather and stepgrandmother of the bride. The couple traveled to Virginia and other eastern areas on their honeymoon. Following their return, they have been living at Thomapple Lake. They are moving to Florida in early November where they have jobs. Prior to the wedding, Lori was honored at several showers given by Misses Mary Kay and Carol Russell, Miss Kelly Yarger and Mrs. David Yarger, Mrs. Earlene Baum and Mrs. Earl McMullin, and Mrs. Ruth Deming and grandmothers Mrs. Kathryn Augustine and Mrs. Doris Deming. She received many lovely gifts. ** Hastings. Heidi is majoring in biolngy at Alma College. i II i | Bazaar and Large i Bake Sale St. Rose of Lima Christmas Friday, November 18,1983 ----. . — 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. jS St. Rose Church basement, parking in back of church I Luncheon from 11:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. Homemade crafts and other goodies 9 I VETERINARIANS Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please nave your office telephone me if you’d like to discuss our unique program. Clean Up Time! 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(616) 795-9441 OPEN: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday thru Saturday...Closed Sunday * ---- 3 BLOCKS----- - Bender's around, you'll be feeling very merry. (fitv Sunk Offices in Hastings and Middleville Member FDIC �The Hostings Bonner— Thursday, November 10, 1983, Page 6 what’s cookin ’ by Elaine Gilbert Freddy Kruko organizes her busy days by making preparations for dinner in the morning. One of her favorite recipes is for homemade vegetable beef soup which she says offers an abundance of flavor and good nutrition. This Week Featuring... Freddy Kruko Freddy Kruko’s days ara filled with music. She has parlayed her love of playing the piano into a career of teaching others to play the instrument. Freddy's students range in age from four to 70-plus and she delights in the uniqueness of them all. She has been playing the piano herself since the age of four. The following year, Freddy began taking lessons from Lou Maus of Hastings through the eighth grade. Then in high school she started private study with a Michigan State University professor, Joseph Evans, and continued traveling to Lansing to study with him for the next 20-years. Freddy’s mother, a talented pianist, also studied under Evans. “I appreciated being able to take lessons from that caliber a teacher It was a unique experience,” said Freddy who spent three hours a day practicing at the keyboard as Evans had suggested. She also studied piano during a special three-week course at Columbia University in New York. In addition to her mother, other members of the family are musically oriented. Her father plays the violin and she has sisters who also play piano and another sister who plays flute. Freddy also taught piano to daughers Dana, a junior at Michigan State University, and Chris, a junior at Hastings High School. Freddy started teaching piano to several students during her last year in high school. She now has 50-60 students per year who come to her Hastings home for lessons. Teaching piano, she said, is something she didn’t deliberately set out to do. “I had a chance todo it in high school and I grew to love it more every year. “I enjoy starting a student and have them stay with me (for a period of time). Some of my students have been with me eight to 10 years and they are just like members of the family. Watching them develop is the most fun part and growing along with them,” Freddy said. More and more senior citizens are enrolling in piano lessons, and she adds that it’s never too late. Some of her students are in their 60s and 70s. One beginning student started at the age of 70. Freddy is a skilled classical pianist. She sometimes performs for different teachers and at meetings of various organizaions to which she belongs. About six years ago, she gave a recital in Hastings and recalls that she spent about six hours per day preparing for her per­ formance. 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Freddy has lived in Hastings almost her entire life. Her parents moved here from Indiana when she was a tiny baby. She at­ tended Central Elementary School and graduated from Hastings High School. Named after her father, Freddy says her first-name once caused an enrollment mixup. In high school, she was surprised to discover that the school had signed her up for a boys' gym class. Right after high school graduation, she married David Kruko and the couple have always made their home in Hastings. She and her husband enjoy gardening as a family project. "I love to cook from my garden,” said Freddy who has ways of stretching the harvest season through fall and winter. "We still have brussell sprouts and Chinese cabbage,” she said. And by covering the carrot rows with leaves, to keep the ground from freezing, she's able to go out in January and February and pluck fresh carrots from the soil. She and her husband raise a wide variety of vegetables on a small garden plot behind their home. The "secret” to obtaining quantity in such a small plot, she says, is an intensified gardening method of utilizing wide rows with an abundance of plants in each. An organic gardener, she said the potato yield from their small garden was 60-pounds this year. They also had 40-tomato plants and a super tall crop of sugar snap peas. Indoors, Freddy likes crocheting afghans and doing stitchery in the winter. Some of the walls in her home are decorated with at­ tractive crewel embroidery pictures she has made. She also likes to read. She also keeps busy with activities in several organizations. She is a member of the Michigan Music Teachers Association, the Battle Creek Area Music Teachers Club, and the Lansing Morning Musicale which is comprised of women who support the arts and also offer a scholarship program. Freddy starts her days early in the mor­ ning to have time for running and time to start cooking dinner. She said she uses a crock pot a lot because then her family can help themselves to dinner when they have to go in different directions when her teaching sessions run into evening hours. "I like recipes that are the most fun to make or the easiest as well as being nutritious. I’m nutrition minded,” she said. Homemade soups, stews, rolls and bread are some of her favorite meals. When making bread and rolls, Freddy comments that she likes to stay away from white bread and white flour because they are lacking in nutrition. Some of Freddy’s favorite recipes include Vichyssoise and yeast rolls. For the Vichyssoise she uses: 1 or 2-)eeks, sliced; 1Tablespoon butter; 1-cup chicken broth (or3chicken bouillon cubes in 1-cup water); IVi to 2 cups cooked cauliflower, 1-cup heavy cream, salt and pepper to taste, and 2Tablespoons minced chives. Saute the leeks in butter until soft and golden yellow. Place leeks and chicken broth in blender and blend until smooth. Combine leek mixture, 1-cup of the cauliflower, cream, salt and pepper in a pot and cook over a low flame for 10 to 15 minutes. Run all ingredients again through blender until smooth. Add an additional to 1-cup of cooked chopped pieces of cauliflower. Serve hot or cold garnished with minced chives. Her yeast rolls include potato flakes and whole wheat flour. The recipe calls for 2-cups scalded milk, 2-Tablespoons margarine, 2Ta bl espoons sugar, 2-teaspoons salt, M»-cup instant potato flakes (not reconstituted), 1egg; wheat germ and cracked wheat (about a tablespoon of each to taste) and a bit of brewer's yeast (or whatever you have on hand to taste); 1-package yeast, '<-cup water, 1-cup whole wheat flour, and 5-cups bread flour. Knead and let raise for two hours. Divide dough and (with buttered fingers) shape into 24-balls. Place in 9 by 13-inch greased pan. Let raise one-hour. Bake at 425-degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Another of Freddy’s favorite recipes is for homemade vegetable-beef soup which she makes in the morning. She notes that if you serve soup with thawed homemade bread or rolls from the freezer, it takes only minutes to heat and serve at the end of a busy day or the end of a cross country ski tour. "And you are rewarded with convenience and an abundance of flavor and good nutrition,” savs Freddy. Freddy’s Vegetable Beet Soup “I I I I I I I I I I I I J Ingredients: 3-pounds soup bones, 1 to 2pounds stew meat, 6 to 8-cups water, 2-cups tomato juice, one-third cup coarsely chopped onion. 1-Tablespoon salt, 2-teaspoons Wor­ cestershire sauce, *4-teaspoon chili powder, 2-bay leaves, 1-cup diced celery, 1-cup sliced carrots, 1-cup diced potatoes, 1-cup chopped cabbage, 1 to 2-Tablespoons barley. Early in the day, combine bones, stew meat, water, tomato juice, onion, and seasonings. Cover and simmer 2-hours. Add vegetables; cover and simmer 1-hour longer. Remove bones and bay leaves. Place in refrigerator. Later in the day or the next day, remove hardened grease from the top of cooled sodp. Reheat and serve. Makes 8 to 10 servings. Aud’s Antics... Antique furniture repair When we buy a piece of antique furniture, we always wish it was in good repair, however, this is very often not the case. More often than not, it needs to be refinished and repaired. In earlier columns, we have "walked through” the different refinishing techniques, but today let's concentrate on the repair of these lovely old an­ tiquities. First and foremost, never use nails to hold antique furniture together! It has been established for centuries that the only correct way is in using glue. Never use screws, iron angles, or metal plates. No fastening device made of metal is one-tenth as effective as a joint of wood glued to wood. Know that newly applied glue will not adhere to old glue. Always clean off all old glue before regluing. The best glues to use are white (such as Borden’s Elmer’s Glue) or Weld­ wood glue powder you mix with water to the correct consistency of heavy cream. The rubber cement glue is super in applying new veneer to sur­ faces. It is not good for joints or factures, as it must be allowed to dry on both surfaces before they are joined, and once the surfaces touch, you cannot pull them apart or wiggle them around to get a good, tight fit. Always allow the white glues to soak into both cleaned surfaces of the wood before they are put together. About two or three minutes is adequate. Finally, to get a really good bond, the joint or glue should dry under pressure. C-clamps, of course, are the ideal tools for applying pressure If clamps are not available, a couple of loops of clothesline can be used. Loop the clothesline around the area newly glued, draw tightly, twisting with a stick the same way a tourniquet is used. This is especially effective in regluing chair rungs and legs. Never glue wood in a cold room. A cold atmosphere causes the glue to crystallize and crumble. When a piece of furniture is very loose and rickety, it is easier to take the whole piece apart and start over. To do tiiis easily and safely, make a padded hammer by using felt or any heavy cloth. Wrap the padding around the head of the hammer and secure with strips of cloth or wire. With this padded hammer, rungs, legs, etc. can be knocked loose from their sockets without leaving hammer marks, even on finished furniture surfaces. Table leaves are the most common victims of warp. Warp is caused by moistire which gets into one side of a board without being able to get into the other because of some kind of water­ proof finish. If this suggests to you that the way to prevent warping is to finish the undersides, you are absolutely right. For the table leaf that is warped, the cure is to wet the dried-out side. This is always the concave (hollow) side. Happily, any wood that will warp in the first place will unwarp when this is done — regardless of the age of the piece or the duration of the warp. The easiest way to get moisture content back into the hollow side of a warped board is to put the hollow (concave) side down on wet grass in your yard, and let the sun heat the other side. This may take from four hours to four days in the sun. When the board appears to have straightened, let it stand in an even-temperatured room for several days. Sometimes a little of the warp returns after a few days. If this happens, take it out on the grass again for more of the same therapy. It is not a job to worry about, as wood is incredibly pliable. A board can be made to warp first one way and then the other, over and over, without harming the wood. If the board has a complex warp — twisted as well as warped — the trick is to put about 40 pounds of weight (rocks will serve the purpose) on the high comers. Be sure to keep the wood moist. Grass and sun are not, of course, available in winter or in an apartment. In this situation, make some sort of frame that will suspend the leaf (or board) over a radiator or heater about six inches above it. But this time, have the concave side up and on it place five or six layers of wet rags. Keep the rags moist by pouring water on them. This will get the same results. Dry rot is the term used when wood powders and crumbles as a result of an attack by a fungus, which gets started because the wood was kept moist for a long period of time. That’s why it is found most often in the feet and legs of furniture. Old tavern tables were especially susceptible because they stood on dirt floors. The old-fashioned cure for this condition was to soak the affected parts in gasoline or benzine. Nowadays, there is a product on the market called Cuprinol. Just soak it into the wood. This will stop the rot from continuing. If you wish to strengthen a foot or leg on a piece of furniture, scrape out the rotten wood, treat it with Cuprinol, and let it dry out for about a week. Then fill the area with a putty made by mixing sawdust into Weldwood glue. Remember to mix the Weldwood glue powder to a thin paste with water first, then add the sawdust. When this is dry, sand smooth, and stain to match the rest of the wood in the furniture piece. Use stain with colors ground in oil as they are about the only type stain that will color Weldwood putty. They are opaque, but the best you can do under the circumstances. Of course, dry rot doesn’t occur just in feet and legs. If it is in part of the furniture piece where there is no stress or strain, the filling need not be Weldwood putty, but can be done with shellac-stick or wax-stick. Worm holes in almost any piece of antique furniture are "badges of merit”. They are like dueling scars, and so they are never plugged up. In fact, some "worm holes” are in­ tentionally made into old furniture. Real worm holes go deep down into the wood on an angle. The nefarious practice of using an ice-pick to simulate the natural penetration by a worm fools no one. In case worms are still at work in wood, and you really don’t care to have them in, you can stop them with Cuprinol, the same as dry rot. Just soak it on with a brush. It will not damage the finish on the wood. Ml Attention AAA Members AAA members residing in the Hastings area may now •J enjoy faster, more complete claim service by calling our Battle Creek Claim Department direct. For Claim Service call this special toll-free number 948-2490 Please continue to direct calls regarding travel, auto club and insurance sales to the Hastings AAA office. Michigan 214 N. Jefferson Hastings Phone 945-9506 �The Hastings Bonner—Thursday. November 10. 1983. Page? Woodland News Good weather for the last week has helped the farmers get most of the corn out of the fields. Not many pheasants have been seen by the harvesters compared to the last few years, but at least one large fox has beer, killed during the com harvest ana tracks of several more have been seen. Perhaps that is why the pheasants sighted are fewer this year. Stuart and Audry Kussmaul drove to Midland on Sunday. They saw several of Stuart’s cousins in that area, and they went out to dinner with one cousin, Betty Jacobs, and her husband, Ernie. After dinner, the Kussmauls and the Jacobs drove around the nuclear power plant that is being built near Midland. Construction has been going on for nearly five years, and no one knows what the completion date will be as the builders have run into several unforeseen problems. The Heralders Quartet filled Zion Lutheran Church with joyous music Sunday evening. Two of the original members have had to drop out because of career obligations and advancements, but the quartet has acquired three new members since they were at the Woodland church last year. They now have a sound control man and a string bass player. These two added a control and a depth to the music which made it even better than it has been in the past years. Zion held a potluck dinner for the quartet before the concert to thank them for coming every year for the past 20 years. After the potluck, Tom Niethamer showed slides of the past concerts and the remaining original members of the Heralders watched them­ selves age 20 years Emil Baitinger is suffering from a broken bone in his foot. The accident occurred last week and involved a tractor-pulled plow. Because the foot was badly swollen before Mr. Baitinger got to the emergency room at Hastings agent cited Timothy R. Newsted of Hastings was cited recently at the annual meeting of the Michigan Association of Agents of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., in Bellaire for sales during the All-Michigan Sales Contest. He earned first place among all agents in southwestern Michigan by achieving 267 percent of quota during the twomonth campaign. Newsted is associated with Northwestern's Jere H. Whiteley district agency in East Lansing and the Byron J. Crosse general agency in Kalamazoo. by Catherine Lucas the hospital, the bone will have to be set later this week. Mr. Baitinger is at his home on Velte Road. Reverend Eldor Panning of Luther Village and Luther Home in Grand Rapids was the supply minister at Zion Lutheran Church this week, and he will be at the church every Sunday during November except the 20th which is Lutheran Woman's Service. In December, Zion's new minister, Clifford Randall, will arrive at the parsonage with his family from Morehead, Minn., and he will assume all the duties of pastoring the church. Lakewood schools are having parent conferences this week. * "* * *2 be Students will excused from school all day on Friday, Nov. 11, so that parents may come to school and talk to the teachers about their children’s progress. The blood pressure clinic held monthly at the Woodland School will be on Monday, Nov. 14. from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. This blood pressure clinic is held on the second Monday of each month during the school year. Woodland Co-op held a membership meeting Sunday afternoon in the store. The meeting started shortly uefore 5 p.m. and 18 people were there. Salesand expenses for the year and the need for more member par­ ticipation and more store workers were discussed. President Martha McCarthy asked for suggestions to fill the empty offices on the steering committee. Eugene and Frances Reuther recently spent a few days in Highland, Wise, with their daughter, Barbara Gillaspie, her husband, Bradley, and their family. While they were in Wisconsin, they attended football games in which each of their three grandsons there participated. The boys are Bradley, 15, and the twins, Brian and Byron, 14. Women from several local churches at­ tended the meeting of the Church Women United of Barry County at the Woodgrove Parish Church on Friday morning to observe World Community Day. Coffee and cookies were served at 9:30 a.m., and the program started at 10 a.m. There were 38 women present. Judy Sarver was the program coordinator. Following that meeting, the Women’s Fellowship ladies of Woodgrove Church stayed at the church and worked on the little wreath pins they are making for the Barry County Medical Care Facility residents to have for Christmas. Woodgrove Church ladies plan to make 130 of these pins before the holidays. Leslie Smith suffered severe chest pains while helping rake leaves at Zion Lutheran Church on Saturday. His family took him to Pennock Hospital where he is now in the cardiac care unit being treated for a heart attack. Thank You... I appreciate the support and encour­ agement given to me during the elec­ tion campaign. Thank you to all who help­ ed. — Esther Walton PAID FOR BY COMMITTEE TO ELECT ESTHER WALTON 525 WEST GREEN STREET. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49058 Don't be silly. „ Good grief! What could happen? What if nothing happens?! Whatifthere'sno „ Wei L ihi318 it- January 1, fPiedayMiehioanBell breaks away from AT&Tllm almost afraid to pick itup. Lake Odessa News The Portland Chapter No. 258, O.E.S. held its open installation on Monday, Oct. 17, in the Masonic Temple. Attending from the Lake Odessa Chapter were Arlene Swift, Grace Kenyon, Florence Fetterman, Cecile Perin and Laurel Gariinger. Doric Chapter No. 75, Belding, held its open installation on Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the Masonic Temple. Attending were Swift, Kenyon, Fetterman, and Gariinger. The Ionia County Association was en­ tertained by the Doric Chapter on Monday. Oct. 24. The afternoon meeting convened at 2:30 p.m. with a potluck dinner served at 6 p.m. The installation of officers for 1984 was then held at 7:30 p.m. Grace Kenyon of the Lake Odessa Chapter was installed as Marshall. George Fetterman also par­ ticipated in the meeting, filling in as American Flag Bearer. Also attending were Letah Boyce, Arlene Swift, Florence Fetterman and Laurel Gariinger. The Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315, Order of the Eastern Star, held its installation ceremony on Oct. 26. Officers installed were Arlene Swift, Worthy Matron; Deforest Swift, ‘Worthy Patron; Letah Boyce, Associate Matron; Clayton Boyce. Associate Patron; George Fetterman, Secretary; Marcia Raffler, Treasurer; Laurel Gariinger, Conductress; Grace Kenyon, Associate Conductress; Betty Logan, Chaplain; Barbara Standage, Organist; Willard Kenyon, Marshall; Florence Fetterman. Ruth; Crystal Howard, Esther; Rose Lane. Martha; Diane Updyke, Electa; Cecile Perrin, Warder; and Arthur Raffler, Sentinel. Installing officer was Marien Whitford, Past Grand Adah, Derie Chapter, Belding; installing marshall was Betty Meyer P.M., Portland Chapter; installing chaplain was Martha Dunn P.M.. Queen Esther Chapter, Ionia; installing organist was Wilma Ackersen P.M., Evergreen Chapter, Lyons; and installing soloist was Marjorie Ackersen P.M., Evergreen Chapter, Lyons. The organ prelude was performed by Bea Culler P.M., Hastings Chapter; the guest book was attended by Glenna Newman; the reception was hosted by the past matrons; and the refreshment committee was headed by Elaine Stanger. I'll never hear Ednas ??i Of course it wks. ._ _ . Itoldyouallalonp- Q Methodists to host hymn sing — PUBLIC — Roast Beef Dinner SUNDAY, NOV. 13 Serving... 12:30to 3 P.M. Lakeside Grange A Cunningham’s Acre Comer of Bliss Rood and West M-50 — LAKE ODESSA, MICHIGAN — Hastings Kiwanis Club presents... WOULD « SERIES TUESDAY, NOV. 15 8:00 P.M. Stan Midgley "Chuckelogue in Pacific Northwest" HASTINGS CENTRAL AUDITORIUM This is a panoramic view of the forests, moun­ tains, streams, beaches, lakes, cities, croplands, recreational activities, seasonal changes and special festivals and events that form, in part, the natural beauty and unique way-of-life of this re­ gion. The viewer will also be shown a look at the devastation caused by the Mt. St. Helens erruption, at salmon fishing and at some of the native wildlife, just to name a few. at the• •dOOr $^50 ■ only: ^Hl idmision) A variety of gospel music will be featured at the monthly county-wide hymn sing to be held at 7:30 p.m. next Monday, Nov. 14 at First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Established by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association last month, these sing-a-longs invite all area churches to come together to sing and enjoy special music. Those from area churches interested in providing special music should call Rev. Paul Howell at 948-8884 or Rev. Steven Reid at 9459748. Husking Bee Social Sunday A trip back into the past is in store for those who attend the Husking Bee Social on Saturday Nov. 12, from 7 to 9 ‘ p.m. at Tamarack Valley, Nature’s Open Door. This is the second annual Husking Bee Social at Nature’s Open Door. Those who attended last year had an enjoyable time of handson learning and remem­ bering at the facility. For some who attend this year it will be a time of learning abut the past; for others it will be a time of remembering as corn is husked in the old-fashioned way. Those who attend will also have the opportunity to shell corn by hand with a 100 year-old com sheller, listen to some informal old-time live music, and enjoy refreshments and visiting. The corn being husked was grown this year on the Rural Countryside Site at Tamarack Valley. It has been cut and shocked by hand in readiness for the husking bee. After it is husked it will be cribbed and used in the wildlife feeding program that goes on at Nature s Open Door. Tamarack Valley. Nature's Open Door is located northeast of Hickory Comers at the intersection of Gurd and Leinaar Rds. 88 —— ® ■ Come January 1, you’ll still get through to Edna in Engadine or your mom next door... as quickly and efficiently as ever. You’ve probably heard about the sweeping changes taking place in the telephone industry, and maybe you’ve been wondering just how they’ll affect the telephone service in your home or in your business. As a matter of fact, when you pick up your phone on January 1, you may be very' surprised to learn that your service has changed very little. For one thing, you will be able to dial your local and long distance calls exactly as you did before. About the only immediate change will be how your calls are billed. That’s where LATAs come in. IATA is a new word to all of us. It stands for "Local Access Transport Area’’ In Michigan there will be five LATAs (which happen to closely approximate our Area Codes—see map). For now, the important thing about LATAs is this: Starting January 1, 1984, whenever you place a local or long distance call within the LATA in which you live, you ‘ will be billed for that call by Michigan Bell. When you place a call from your LATA to another LATA in Michigan or elsewhere, you will be billed by another long distance carrier. Some carriers may elect to have Michigan Bell include their charges in the bill Michigan Bell sends you. Others may not, and will bill you directly. We’ll be telling you more about LATAs and other calling information as the details unfold. So, as the expression goes— “not to worry.” You’ll still have your phone service—as good as ever—because we’re working to make the changes in your phone company better changes for you. After all... 1. l>rr PmlnmU IATA 2. Grand Rapid* LATA J. Sugina* IATA ■». Lansing LATA 5. Dctroft IATA IT’S AT&T WE’RE SEPARATING FROM... NOT YOU. Facts down the line. Because your telephone business office is busily engaged in normal, day-to-day telephone service matters, we are providing this toll-free number as a source for answers to the questions you may have about your changing telephone company. It? also suggest that you watch for our informational messages in your newspapers and in your monthly telephone bills. 1 800 555-5000 (S) Michigan Bel �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. November 10, 1983, Page 8 LEGAL NOTICES RESOLVED: Tho» the City of Hoitings construct o 6" Water Main on East Blair from North East St. to North Wilson St. together with laterals in accordance with the route, location, grode. depth and dimensions shown on the plat and diagram thereof, prepared by Michael Klovonich a registered enginuer and filed In the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hastings on the 11th day of October 1983. the same to be known and designated as the Blair St. water main. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That said 6" water main be con­ structed as above described, and in accordance with the flats, diagrams and profiles iled in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hastings on the II th day of October 1983 and that the water main district shown on soid plats and diqgrams as commencing at E. Blair St. from N. East to N. Wilson St. be. and the some is hereby de­ clared to be, the district upon which that part of the estimated cost of the construction of soid water main herein determined to be constructed to be defrayed by special assessment, be levied by special assessment, and that sold plats and diagrams us heretofore prepared and filed in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hostings on the 11 th day of October 1983 be and the same are hereby ap­ proved and adopted and that thev be recorded in the office of the City Clerk of lhe City of Hos­ tings in the book of sewer records: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That. 53 percent of the estimated cost of the construction of soid water main, according to the estimates now on file, in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hastings, be levied again­ st the property in the district hereinbefore fixed ond determin­ ed. according to benefits without reference to improvements; that 47 percent of lhe estimated cost of the construction of said water main. according to the estimates now on file, in the office of the city clerk of the City of Hastings, be. and the same is hereby directed to be paid from the general fund of soid city. RESOLVED: That the Super­ visor cf the 1st ond 4th wards, of the City of Hastings, be ond he is hereby ordered to make a special assessment of all the lands within the special assess­ ment district liable to special assessment for lhe cost of the construction of the Blair St. water main according to the benefits without reference to the improvements thereon; that he be and he is hereby ordered and directed to make a special assessment roll of all the lands within the special water main district liable to special assess­ ment. for the cost of construction of the Blair Streel waler main, according to benefits without reference to the improvements thereon, and to make a special assessment roll of soid special assessment district, entering and describing all the lands liable io assessment thereon and that he levy upon said lands liable to special assessment, the amount of the estimated cost of said Blair Street waler main in accordance with chapter fourteen of lhe charier of the City of Hastings, and in accordance with the resolutions of the City Council of the City of Hastings. RESOLVED: That the city clerk give notice, as required in chap­ ter fourteen of the Charter of the City of Hostings, to all per­ sons interested in the special assessment for the Bloir Street water main, that the special assessment roll for said Water Main will be reviewed on Monday the 14th day of Novem­ ber 1983. and that notice of the meeting to review said roll, be published in the Hastings Bonner a paper published in the City of Hastings, once on the 10th day of November 1983. William 8. Cusack, Chairman Water Committee STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 18.871 Estate of VERA MAPLE. Deceased Social Security Number 366-383482. TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: Your interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the foliow.ng. TAKE NOTICE: On November 2. 1983 at 9:30 o.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on lhe petition of Ellen Putkela requesting that Ellen Putkelo be appointed Personal Representative of the Vera Maple Estate who lived a* 1692 Bedford Rood. Hostings. Mich­ igan and who died October 20. 1983; and requesting also that the will of the Deceased doted September 9. 1974 be admit'ed to probate. The heirs at law of said deceased will be determined on January 24, 1984. at 9:30a.m. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before January 23. 1984. Notice is fur­ ther given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled per­ sons appearing of record. November 2. 1983 ELLEN PUTKELA By: Richard J. Hudson A.'dress of Personal Represent­ ative: 2101 Maple Lane. Hastings Michigan 49058 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) Siegel. Hudson, Gee, Shaw & Fisher. 215 S. Church Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 616-945-3495 (11-10) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE File No. 18.868 Estate of CHARLES F. MARINTSCH Deceased, Social Security Num­ ber 051-05-7653. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be borred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NO1ICE: On October 27. 1983 at 3:45 p.m.. in the probate courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing was held on the petition of Don­ ald A. Martinsch requesting that Donald A. Marintsch be appointed Personal Represent­ ative of the eslate of Charles F. Martinsch. deceased, who lived at 7525 South Crooked Lake Drive. Delton, Michigan and who died October 10, 1983; and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated April 16. 1980. be admitted to probate; and requesting also that the heirs at law of soid deceased be determined on January 12. 1984, at 9:30 a.m. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mall, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before January 11, 1984. Notice is fur­ ther given that the estate will then be assigned lo entitled per­ sons appearing of reco« d. October 28. 1983 DONALD A. MARINTSCH By: Richard H. Shaw Address of Personal Represent­ ative: 7525 South Crooked Lake Drive. Delton. Ml 49046 Richard H. Shaw (P2O3O4) Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Shaw ft Fisher. 215 South Church Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 616/945-3495 (11-10) If you see NEWS IN THE MAKING, call the HASTINGS BANNER and let us know... 948-8051 — NOTICE — Barry County is ACCEPTING BIDS on SHORT TERM TREASURY TAX BONDS in the amount of $16,975,746.80. All bids should be in the County Clerks Office by NOVEMBER 22, 1983. Bonds to run from December 1, 1983 to March 31, 1984. Notice of Public Hearing The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing Tuesday, November 22, 1983, 10:30 a.m., Barry County Board of Commissioner's Room, 117. S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml,for the actual use hearing - revenue sharing. The total amount of the 19B4 general fund Barry County budget is $4,410,670.00. The anticipated 1984 revenue shoring is $260,000.00. The proposed use cf the revenue sharing funds is allocated for 1984 salaries. A copy of the 1984 general fund budget is available ot the Barry County Clerk's Office. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058, Monday through Friday. 8:00 o.m. to 5:00 p.m. * Paul Kiel, Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners Rhoades. McKee ft Boer One Walers Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage through on agreement between Daniel R. Cook and Margaret Cook. husband and wife, mortgagors, ond the Federal Land Bank of St. Paul, mortgagee, to assume ond pay said mortgage dated December 13. 1977. recorded on December 20. 1977 in Liber 234. Page 207. Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the dote of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest and advances on said mortgage lhe sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Eight and 00 100 Dollars ($82,929.00). No suit or proceedings at law hove been instituted to recover this debt secured by soid mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute in such cose made ord provided, and to pay such amount with interest. as provided in said mortgage, and ail legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by low. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premises at public vendure to the highest bidder at the courthouse in Hastings. Michigan. on Thursday. December 15. 1983 ot 2:00 p.m. afternoon local time. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the County of Barry. State of Michigan, and is described os follows; la wit: The West % of the Northeast % and the North 100 acres of the Southeast '4 of Section 25, Town 2 North, Range 7 West. Subject to existing highways, easements and rights of way of record. The qbove-describeG premises contain 180 acres, more or *ess. Pursuant to public act 104, public octs of 1971. as amended. the redemption period shall be twelve months from the date of the foreclosure sale, as determined under Section 3240 of said act. being MSA27A.3240 (6). Dated: November 2, 1983 RHOADES. MCKEE ft BOER By David Bloss Business Address: One Walers Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Telephone: 616-459-4527 12-1 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALL Default having been mode in the conditions of o certain mort­ gage made the 23rd day of March 1973. by William H. Frost and Joanne M. Frost, husbond and wife, os mortgagors, to the United States of America, os mortgagee, and recorded on March 23. 1973. in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 214 of mortgages on pages 250-253; and assumed by Richard W. Knouss & Dianna J. Knauss, husband ft wife: AND. Default having been mode in the conditions of o certain mortgage mode the 30th day of July 1980. by Richard W. Knauss ft Dianna J. Knauss. husband ft wife, as mortgagors, to the United States of America, as mortgagee, and recorded c.n July 30. 1980. in the Office of Register of Deeds for Borry County. Michigan, in Liber 245 of mortgages on pages 935-938. on which mortgages there is claimed to be due and unpaid ot the date of this Notice Thirty Five Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Five and 75/100 Dollars ($35,935.75) principal ond Eight Thousand Ninety Six ond 26/100 Dollars ($8,096.26) interest; no suit or proceeding at law ot in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by soid mortgages, and the power of sole contained in said mortgages having become operative by reason of such default; NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Herby Given that on December 1. 1983 ot 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the east door of the Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sole and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due ond unpaid upon said mortgages, together with the legal costs and charges of »cle provided by low ond in said mortgages, the lands and premises in said mortgages mentioned and described, as follows, to-wit: That property located in Barry County in the Stale of Michigan. Lo? 30 of the Middleville Downs Addition no. 2, Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plat thereof. Borry County Records. The redemption period will be one month trom the foreclosure sale Properly may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid o’ the foreclosure sale p*us interest and any unpaid encumbrances on the property from dale of sale Dated October 20 1983 For additional information, please contact UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through Farmers Home Administration Room 209 1405 South Harrison Rood East Lansing. Michigan 48823 mortgagee. 11-10 Delton board revises goals A philosophy statement and a revised set of goals have been adopted by the DeltonKellogg Board of Education. Superintendent Dr. John W. Sanders said the board's action of rewriting its goals io meet the times of the 1980s and '90s is significant because the goals will be helpful in mapping the district's future. Sanders said objectives will be prepared for a reading later this month or in December. ' At the board's Nov. 7 meeting, members also heard a report that the district had won an appeal of an order to pay back a portion of Title I funds from a previous year. After a 1981 Title I audit, the district was ordered to pay $11,737 back to the Title I office. Sanders said he began an appeal on the matter in August and it was aproved by the Title I office of the Department of Education so Delton will not have to forfeit the money. Sanders also reported that he had spoke at a hearing of the State Legislature's Bipar­ tisan Ad Hoc Study Committee to address some of the needs of a small school district, like Delton, including the need for equity in financing. In other business, the board: —Added a half-time reading position in the middle school. Ruth Prentice, who had been teaching on a half-tiqie basis, will now teach full-time. She holds a master's degree in reading teaching. Sanders said the addition was made to accommodate an internal shift of the staff. Some of the teachers who had been helping to teach reading will go back to their major assignments, allowing another section to be added to the high school Spanish program and the middle school computer program. —Heard a report that principals and teachers are evaluating scores from the Michigan Assessment Tests. A full report on the test results will be presented at the board's Nov. 28 meeting. —Approved a leave of absence from Nov. I to Dec. 9 for Sandra Phelps of the cafeteria staff, but denied her request to continue hospitalization insurance and an accrual of seniority during that period of time. —Heard reports about several sports programs. The golf team had three members — Brett McBeth. Shannon McWilliams, and Jim Fett — who placed well in the KVA All­ League team. The cross country team also had three members — Bob Buchanan. j.J. Jones, and Dave Vickery — who finished well in the KVA All-League team. Delton students Regina Jones. J.J. Jones, and Bob Buchanan competed in the slate cress country meet at Fenton last Saturday. Public Hearing Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING County of Barry on Proposed Variance Permits Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct o public hearing on November 15, 1983 at 7:30 P.M. in the County Com­ missioner's Room, 117 5. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan. Cose No. V-36-83 Robert Ehredt, (applicant) 7:30P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gen­ erally lies ot 5300 Locey Rd.. Dowling, will be considered as the site for requesting a variance to place a 14 ft. wide H.U.D. approved mobile home temporarily for ill parent. The East 22 rds. of the West 20 acres of the Northeast one quarter of the Northwest one quarter of Sec. 7. excepting therefrom a parcel in the North­ east comer being 10 rds. East and West by 16 rds. North and STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF SALE File No. 83-171 CH EDWRADC. WOLFF ond BRENDA L. WOLFF. Plaintiffs. HERBERT M. BLAIN and DEBORAH L. BLAIN. Defendants. SEYBURN A HENCKEN. P.C. Robert I. Hencken (P14864) Attorneys for Plaintiffs THOMAS M. POWERS (P19060) Attorney for Defendants In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, mode and entered on the 24th day of October, 1983, in a certain cause therein pend­ ing, wherein Edward C. Wolff and Brenda L. Wolff were Plain­ tiffs ond Herbert M. Blain ond Deborah L. chain, husband and wife, were Defendants, notice Is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bid­ der. ot the first floor of the Borry County Courthouse, Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the soid County, on Thursday, the 22nd day of December. 1983. ot 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, the following described parcels of real estate, each of which shall be sold separately, and each of which are located in lhe Township of Borry, County of Barry, State of Michigan describ­ ed os follows: COUNT I: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northeast onequarter of the Southeast onoquarter of Section 9. Town 1 North. Range 9 West; thence Southerly along the West line of said Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of soid Section 9. 220 feet for the place of beginning of this des­ cription; thence continuing Southerly along said West line 220 feet; thence Easterly parallel with the East ond West Bne to the East line of Section 9; thence Northerly along said East line to a point being 220 feet South of lhe North line of soid Section 9; thence Westerly parallel with the East and West line of said. Section 9. lo the Place of Begin­ ning; containing 6-2/3 acres of land, more or less. Subject to conditions, restric­ tions, easements and limitations of record. ond COUNT II: The North 220 feet of the North half of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 9. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township, borry County. Michigan containing 6-2/3 acres of land more or less. Subject to conditions, restric­ tions. easements and limitations ot record. lhe redemption period shall be six months from the dote ot sale. Norval E. Thaler Borry County Clerk Barry County. Michigan THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY SEYBURN & HENCKEN P C 3315 Greenleaf Blvd. Kalamazoo. Ml 49008 (616) 372-2120 (12-15) South. Assyria Twp. Case No. V-37-83 James R. Wensel, (applicant) 7:40 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which generally lies at Orchard Rd.. Delton, will be considered as lhe site for requesting a variance a house in a C-l zone. Parcel of land in the Southeast '/« of Sec. 5, described as: Beg­ inning at a point on the East ond West /» line of Sec. 5, distant N 89* 49' E 410.00 ft. from lhe Center *4 post of Soc. 5; th con­ tinuing N 89* 49' E along said '4 line 250.00 ft.; th SOI* 12' 30" E paraded with the North ond South line ol sold Sec. 200.00 ft.; th S 89* 49' W parallel with soid East ond West '/» line 250.00 ft.; th N 01* 12' 30" W parallel with the North and South '/» line of soid section 200.00 ft. to the place of begin­ ning. Containing 1.15 acres and subject to lhe rights of the NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Defaul having been mode in the condition of a certain mortgage doled September 19. 1976 executed by Lorry Standish and Suzanne Standish, his wife and in her own right, as Mortgagors, to lhe Three Rivers Savings and Loan Association, a corporation organized and existing under the lows of the State of Michigan. as Mortgagee, filed for record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barr/ County. Michigan on September 23. 1976 and recorded in Liber 228 of Records on pages 89.90. and 91. And the Mortgagee having elected under the terms of said mortgage to declare the entire principal and accured interest thereon to be due. which election it does hereby exercise, pursuant to which there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum of $30,014.29: no suit or proceedings ot law or in equity having been instituted to recover lhe debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the power ol sale in soid mortgage ond the statute in such cose mode ond provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on Tuesday. Decerrber 6. 1983 at 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auction to the highest bidder ot the front door of ’he Court House in the City of Hastings, Michigan, that being the building in which the Circuit Court for the County of Borry is held of the premises described in said mortgage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount then duo on said mortgage, with interest thereon ot 12% per onnum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorney s fees os allowed by low and also any sums pf'd by ’be undersigned to protect it's interest prior to soid sole, which said premises are described as All that certain piece or parcel of land situate ond being in the Township ©f Orangeville. County of Barry and State of Michigan, known ond described as follows. lo-wit. Lol 21 of Crystal Lake E»io«e$ Plat, according to the recorded plot thereof os recorded in Liber 5 of plots on page 73 being port ol ihe Eos’ bolf of Suction 28 Town 2 North Range lOWest. Orongevil ® Township Borry County. Michigan The length of lb® pef'od of redemption from stch sole will be six (6) months Doted. October 24, 1983 Three Rivers Savings ond Loan Association Moriaagec WEINER WADE ft TUCKER Attorneys for Mortgagee 211 Portage Ave ? O Box 391 Three Ri vers Michigan 49093 11 24 public over that part as used for road purposes on Orchard Road and any easement of record. Barry Twp. Cose No. V-38-83 Gilbert Puente, (applicant) 7:50 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which generally lies 12358 Nine Mile Rood. Plainwell. will be considered as the site for re­ questing o variance to place a 14 fl. wide H.U.D. approved mobile home, on parent's property with existing house, with temporary runners. Commencing 96 rods West of the Northeast corner of Sec. 19. th South 290 Ft.; th East 150 ft.; th North 290 ft., th West 150 ft. to place of beginning. Orangeville Twp. Cose No. V-39-83 Wayne E. Longstreet, (applicant) 8:00 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which generally lies ot 4357 Lynden Rd.. Shelbyville. will be considered as the site for re­ questing a variance to erect an attached garage four (4) feet from property line. Lot No. 8. Bravoto Plat No. 1 Orangeville Twp. Case No. V-40-83 Lolo J. Sage, (applicant) 8:10 P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which generally lies ot 8364 Garbow Road. Middleville, will be considered os the site for re­ questing a variance to place a 14 ft. wide H.U.D. approved mobile home on temporary runners. A parcel of land in the W'/i of the SE '4 of Sec. 11. described as: beginning at c point on the N ond S'4 line of said Section 11. distant Northerly 660 ft. from lhe 5% post thereof; th Northerly 730.83 ft. along soid N and S’4 line; th Easterly 660 ft., parallel with the S line of said Sec. 11: th Southerly 730.83 ft.; th Westerly 660 ft. to the point of beginning, containing 11.07 acres of land more or less; RESERVING therefrom a perpetual easement for ingress and egress and utilities to lhe grantor and grantor s heirs and assigns, over the E 33 ft. thereof and the S 66 ft. of lhe E 396 ft. thereof; TOGETHER with others, with a perpetual easement 66 ft. in width for ingress and egress and utilities, the centerline ol which is described as follows: beginning at a point on the South line of said Sec. 11. distant Easterly 297 ft. from the 5'4 post thereof: th Northerly 693 ft., parallel with the N and S'4 line ol soid Sec. 11; th Easterly 363 It. parallel with the S line of said Sec II; th Northerly 697.83 ft. parallel with the soid N and S'4 line to the point ol ending. Subject lo any o’her easements and restrictions of reco-d. Thornapple Twp. Case No. V-41-83 Gory Veole. (applicant) 8.20P.M. At this hearing, the following described property which gen­ erally lies Martin Rood. Lake Odessa, will be considered os the site for requesting a variance for proposed pole building to be used for pro­ cessing and bottling jars of honey. the North 220 ft of the South ’4 of the North ’ > of the East 16 acres of the Southeast ’4 of Sec. 6. Woodland Twp. All of the above described prop­ erty being located in Borry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon a variance request either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard ot the above mentioned time ond place. The variance applications are available for public inspection ot the Borry County Planning Office 117 S Broadway. Hostings. Michigan during lhe hours of 8 00 A.M. to 5 00 P.M. ■ Monday thru Friday Please coll Winifred Keller Planning Director o’ 948 8081 for further information. Norvol E Thaler. Clerk Barry County 11-10 TV charter expands Karl Kleman and Don Bechtel of Charter Coble TV work to install a cable TV "high end" ot a signal re­ ception center located at the corner of Iroquois Trail and Hammond Rd. The 50-foot tall antenna will receive satellite signals, to send out to subscribers in Rutland Township. The work is part of Charter's expanding telecommunications network, soys Kleman. Charter's chief technician. He said another high end reception center would go up in Delton later this week. Posse chief to head state group John Townsend. 50, was elected commander of the Michigan Sheriff's Posse Association. Townsend will have the rank of Colonel. A resident cf Southwest Barry County, he has been captain of the Barry County Sheriff's Posse for the past five years ond a member of the organization since 1976. Throughout that time of service, he has been active in both levels of the group. As head of the of the State Posse Association, Townsend will guide and direct a group of volunteers who aid local sheriffs and the communities they reside in. In making the announcement of Townsend's appointment. Sheriff David Wood added his congratulations, thanking him and his fellow posse members for their support of the local department. Work-a-haulic ... $125900 Starting at QUADRUNNER 125 or 185 Shown wrtti oot'ona) teat tac* Suzuki gives you a helping hand around the farm ... with the new Quadrunner 125. With its rugged, four-stroke Twin Dome Combustion Chamber engine, it's act muscle to get the job done. With five forward speeds and "Power Low" gear, it pulls steep grades and hauls big loads. And our easyto-use reverse gear gets you out of spots where other ATVs can leave you stranded. Plus, a long list of op­ tions lets you turn this four-wheeler into a real workhorse. And best of all. when the work s all done, that’s when fun really begins! The Sensation of Suzuki. mcgovern cycle sales 3060 Broadmore, S.E. Grand Rapids, Ml. 49508 Ch^LCh A �The Hostings Bonner - Thursdoy. November 10 1983. Page 9 Saxon JVs wind down successful cage year by Steve Vedder After a seven year hiatus from coaching. Ernie Strong didn't know what to expect when he found himself back in the ranks this fall. He found it was like riding a bicycle — once you've learned to do something, you never forget how. Strong s Hastings jayvee basketball team is enjoying an excellent season and will likely finish second in the Twin Valley. The Saxons are 12-2 overall and 8-2 in the league after being upset by Coldwater on Tuesday night. The team's only loss prior to Coldwater came in the last three seconds against Marshall. 24-23. Hastings later avenged that loss, 35-30. The season has also included close shaves with Charlotte, where a basket with 15 seconds to go gave Hastings the win; and against Delton and Sturgis, where the Saxons ekked out three-point wins. All in all. Strong admits his team’s 12-2 mark is a little surprising to him. "Yeah, it is.’’ he said one day last week after school. Tm surprised the quality of play has been good enough for us to win. We try to have them do the perfect things even though I know it won't happen.” Strong, who coached the boys varsity team from 1968-1976 and who has 13 years coaching experience under his belt, isn't exactly a stranger to the sophomore girls on his team. Most are a member of his health education class at the high school. In fact, Strong said the key members of the team are six sophomores who played junior varsity ball as freshmen: Suzie Carlson, Kristin Trahan. Kim Galbreath. Sue Klovanich, Tasha Warren and Tami Jordan. Trahan, a forward, is the team’s leading scorer and rebounder. Strong said there is potential varsity talent up and down his roster. “We’ve told our sophomores they all have a chance to make varsity next year," he said. ‘ With their natural improvement there are at least three of our girls that could be key varsity players." It could oe Strong’s coaching philosophy that has led the jayvees to that 12-2 mark Strong believes at the junior varsity level every girl should get tosee playing time. And in 10 of the 13 Hastings games everybody has played. That type of philosophy can only help a program. "I don't know which of the sophomores will start on varsity. Some will hone their talents and some will (all off.- said Strong. "We like to give as many girls as much playing time as possible Some will develop faster and provide help to win games " Strong doesn’t feel - and the team’s record Dears this out — playing all the girls can hurt the won-loss record. “Sure you like to win." said Strong. "You keep score and that's important. But down the road 10 years from now no one is going to know if we were 12-1 or 1-12." SPORTS ...ataglance by Steve VnMer Interviewing ‘The Interviewer’ Hastings junior varstiy basketball coach Ernie Strong believes it is important for as many girls to play each game as possible. Something must be working since the girls have won 12 of their first 13 games. SPORTS Hastings downs Delton, 13-12, in season finale The Saxons’ Dave Kensington bulled over from the two-yard line on fourth down and Paul Turnes drilled home the extra point kick in triple overtime to give Hastings a 1312 win over Delton. Delton had opened the scoring early in the second period. After faking punt, the Pan­ thers drove to the one-yard line where Wayne Bourdo took the ball over. The score remained 6-0 until late in the third period when Kensington climaxed a 70yard drive by going the last four yards. After a pair scoreless overtimes, Bourdo scored on another two-yard run and it looked like that might be a winner until Kensington scored on fourth down. MV 26, Potterville 14 The Lions kicked off the scoring early in the first quarter as they drove 45 yards in five plays capped by Ryan Trowbridge’s 16yard run. Scott Everett's extra point gave the Lions a 7-0 lead. Potterville cut that margin to 7-6 when Scott Nemeth scored on a two-yard run late in the first period. Maple Valley countered by driving 61 yards in 16 plays in the second quarter. Trowbridge again climaxed that drive with his second 16-yard touchdown and a 13-6 lead. Minutes later the Lions' Chris Barton snared an interception and sped 25 yards for Maple Valley’s third touchdown. Everett's kick made the score 20-6. That margin was upped to 26-6 late in the third period when the Lions drove 66 yards to the Viking 18. From there Everett hit Marty Martin with a TD pass. Potterville wrapped up the scoring in the fourth period with a 35-yard run by Todd Johnson. Ionia 21, Lakewood 20 A fourth run two-point conversion run in the third overtime was disallowed as Lakew’ood lost a 21-20 decision to Ionia last Friday. The disallowed extra point, when running back Ken Stoepker was ruled short of ’he end zone after a TD by Charles Coon, climaxed a wild three overtimes. Ionia had scored on Tom Hansens one-yard run in the first overtime to give Ionia a 14-8 lead. Lakewood tied the game on its first overtime possession when Dave Barker scored from the one Stoepker had set up that touchdown on first down when he gained nine yards around end. The two-point conversion failed as the first OT ended in a 14-14 tie. Hansen scored from the nine on Ionia’s first possession of the third overtime. Then came Coon’s touchdown and Stoepker’s controversial two-point near-miss. Lakewood’s first touchdown was a oneyard run by Bill Barker in the second quarter. He also ran the two-point con­ version M’ville 40, Wayland 14 Thornapple Kellogg rolled up 427 yards in total offense in beating Wayland. The Trojans socre first when Tim Heffner hit Lester Caldwell for a 74-yard TD pass in the first quarter. Scott Kaminski ran for two and an 8-6 lead. In the second period Heffner hit Rob Pickard w ith a 59-yard pass that took the ball to the Wayland one where Kaminski scored. He again added the two-pointer for a 16-0 lead. That lead jumped to 28-0 before the half when Heffner hit Scott Duflo with a 61-yard bomb and Monte Sanford added a six-yard run. Heffner again connected with Duflo for a six-yard scoring pass in the third period. That made the score 34-6. Wayland avoided the shutout when quarterback Jim Dobry passed 25 yards to Rick Griffith in the third period. But Middleville’s Darrell Smelker coun­ tered that with a 16-yard run early in the fourth period to close out the Trojans' scoring. Jon Chapin of Wayland scored the last points of the game on a one-yard run. Words for the ‘Y’ Floor Hockey - Starting Saturday, Nov. 12 and continuing until December 17 (excluding Saturday, Nov. 26) the YMCA-Youth Council will be offering a fun-filled Saturday mor­ ning program for boys and girls in grades 38. The program will be held in the Hastings Junior High School’s west gym. Participants must wear gym clothes and gym shoes and come ready to play because lockerrooms will not be available. Al) the floor hockey equipment will be furnished by the YMCA. Those in grades 7-8 will play from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m., those in grades 3-4 will play from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and those in grades 5-6 will play from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. There is no charge for this program thanks to the Hastings Community Fund. City Council, and the Hastings Public Schools. Participants may come any week and pre­ registrations are not required. For more information, you mav call the YMCA at 9454574. Junior High Mixer-On Friday. Nov. 11, the Hastings YMCA-Youth Council will be sponsoring the first junior high teen mixer. The dance will be held from 7 p m to 9 p.m. at the Hastings Junior High School west gym. The doors to the dance will open at 6:45 p.m and close at 7:30 p.m. The cost will be 75 cents and the radio station WGRD will provide the music. Hastings' Amy Atkinson (44) drives c round a Coldwater player on her way to two of her 16 points. The Saxons upended Coldwater 61-48 to dose in on second place in the Twin Valley basketball standings. Hastings eagers avenge earlier loss to Coldwater The Hastings basketball team blew open a close game in the lourth quarter against Coldwater on Tuesday night and went on to beat the Cardinals 61-48. The win by Hastings avenged an earlier double overtime loss suffered at Coldwater on Sept. 29. Th** Saxons are now 13-3 overall and 7-3 in the Twin Valley. The team has won seven of its last eight games. Hastings led only 40-36 after three periods against the Cardinals but rallied for a 21-12 advantage in the final eight minutes. Senior Paula Atkinson tossed in 29 points on 13 of 23 field goals and three of six from the line. She also grabbed a team-high 11 rebounds. Amy Atkinson added 16 points and nine rebounds while Karen Williams chipped in seven points, five assists and two steals. Tammy Connor hit all four free throw at­ tempts and a field goal for six points. “The girls worked well as a team." said Hastings coach Pat Murphy. "Each girl on the team contributed either in points, assists or rebounds." The Saxon jayvee team wasn't as fortunate losing to Coldwater 47-43. The loss means the Saxons, now 12-2 overall and 6-2 in the league, tumble out of a tie for first place with Marshall. Kristin Trahan led the team with 14 points. Hastings’ varsity has also received its draw for the district 48 tournament. The Saxons will play Delton on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. in Wayland. The winner of that game will play on Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. The other three teams in the district are Caledonia, Wayland, and Lakewood. Okay Mr. Vedder, you’re the one who’s always bothering people, asking questions, now it’s time to see if you can come up with a few answers. Let’s start with the high school football season, Mr. Vedder. What did you really think about the 1983 season? “I can’t really put my finger on why, but I thought there was a general lack of talent on the five Barry County football teams. A drop over last year in fact. "I'd say the teams were particularly weak on offense. It seemed few of the teams could ev j move the bail — I think because they were lacking that big-play player. There were a lot of lowscoring, rather boring games.” That’s seems a bit harsh. Is there anything you do like? "Oh sure, I like a vodka and grapefruit at 5:30, mornings, Bonnie Tyler, Saturdays, softball, a warm bed. Tiger Stadium, Hill Street Blues, a sunset, nice clothes...” No, I mean about football. “The weather.” Let’s keep this interview professional, shall we? What do you see of the millage and its effect on the school system? "I was glad to see it pass. It should, for one thing, take the pressure off the fundraising groups. But better than that, it should mean the return of the non-sport programs that are at least as important, if not more important than the sports programs. That’s what I liked to see.” Basketball season is about ready to kick into gear. What are your thoughts on high school basketball? "It’s probably my favorite sport to cover. You know, there’s the warm gyms, the way a gym can literally rock with noise, being able to watch a par­ ticular player. It's great." Speaking of individuals, what do you think of Mark Brown this year? You know you voted him the No. 1 sports story of the 1982 school year. "I’d like to see people (translated media) quit bugging him about college; the kid is only a high school junior. Don’t worry whether he can play major college, Mid-American, Great Lakes or , MIAA ball. Just let the kid enjoy playing high school basketball and don't worry at which college level he’s good enough to play.’’ All right, let’s talk about Mid­ dleville’s chances of going back to the state finals this year. Can it be done? “No, I'm afraid not. A season like that will only happen once in a blue moon to a little class C school. Without TryUs...You’llLikeUs!!! 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You seem awful negative today. Is this a common trait among sport­ swriters? "Sportswriters are paid to uncover truths and point them out. They aren’t cheerleaders or public relation men writing for athletic departments. I simply try to write things they way I see them.” But did yo'i ever think you don’t always see things as they really are? "I can think of certain people who might agree with that. “A good reporter, a good sport­ swriter, should be able tosee all sides of an argument and report those sides accurately.” You really didn’t answer the question. "That’s all right. I want to be a politician when 1 grow up." Any other thoughts, and I use that term loosely here, on basketball? "Well, it'll be interesting how the new man does at Delton. You know, coaching is like being an agent for movie stars. The more talent you have under you, the farther you'll go.” Do you have an opinion on coaciies as a whole? “I’ve said lots of times if I wasn’t in the newspaper business I’d be a teacher-coach. “The only thing I'd have a hard time taking is the second guessing from the fans. "I remember what a college basketball coach told me once. He said many times a fan doesn't realize what’s going down within a team and therefore isn’t really qualified to second guess a coach. "Certainly a coach should know what’s going on with his team — stuff like who to play and when to play them. But how can someone who sees the team play maybe once a week pass judgement over someone who sees the team every day?" You reaily seem to be rolling now. Anything else you want to get off your chest? "Nah, I’ve said enough. Besides, the soapbox just fell over.” Address______________________________________________ | C‘’y---------------------------------------------- mi. zip Phone______ ___________ (BARRY COUNTY ONLY) Return this coupon with your check to: J | J 8 THE HASTINGS BANNER ! P O Bo* 8 Hastings Michigan 49058 | g Now you con receive The Hastings Bonner in your home every week at this special "TRY US" introductory offer. If you haven't read The Hastings Banner lately, you'll like all of the exciting changes that we've made to keep you better informed of the news in Hastings and Barry County. The Hastings Banner gives you complete coverage of School News, expanded beyond classroom events to look at how our schools ore run and how the school boards are spending money. Our larger-than-ever staff is on the scene also to report City Council. County Commission, and many of the other local government meetings that affect the community and your household. You’ll find police reports, fire reports, court news, and other events that are of local interest. The Hastings Banner brings you School Sports. Outdoor Sports. Golf. Cowling, and Softball Scores, plus other items on the local scene, including features on athletic personalities. The Hastings Banner also brings you news of engagements, weddings, anniversaries, church activities, and more. Take advantage of this new Special ’ Try Us" Subscription Offer...only S2.5O for 3 months. Return the coupon (left) with a check for S2.50 to The Hastings Banner and become better informed! �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, November 10. 1983. Page 10 Outdoor Report: Two area hunters bag bucks Special Deer Hunting Section Firearms season opens statewide on Tuesday Next Tuesday is the big day — firearm deer season opens the 15th. The outlook in southern Michigan is good to verygood. The rut is in full swing and deer are doing a lot of moving around. Car-deer accidents have risen sharply within the past two weeks. Be extremely careful, especially around dawn and dusk hours. This movement will continue through about the first week of the season as hunters are keeping deer stirred up and moving. Antlerless deer permits have all been mailed — only successful applicants were notified so if you did not receive your card by­ now, you did not get one. (Some of us are just not as lucky as others, including me!) Some Bules and Regulations to Kemembcr: Hunter Orange is required for all public hunting land — either a hat. vest or jacket of blaze orange must be worn. Only snotguns may be used in southern Michigan. See the digest for an exact description of the boundaries. You may not hunt from a raised scaffold or platform with a firearm. For five days immediately before the gun deer season opens, it is unlawful to carry or transport any rifle < including a .22 cal. rifle) or shotgun wih slug, bail, ouckshot, or cut­ shell load. Exception: you may transport your gun to your hunting camp during this five day period if you unload and lock it in your car trunk or if it is otherwise inac cessible to occupants from the interior of the vehicle. During the gun deer season, it is unlawful to carry or transport a centerfire rifle or shotgun with slug, ball, buckshot, or cut shell unless you have your gun deer license with you. It is unlawful to hunt deer with dogs. It is unlawful to shoot a deer in the water. Hunting hours for deer season are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. A Few Words on Ethics and Safety: Respect privacy — always ask the property owner's permission before hunting on their property. It is not only good ethics, but it is the law. Know what you are shooting at — don't shoot at a movement, it could be your hun­ ting partner. Let's make this the safest deer season ever. It is a very good idea to scout the area you plan on hunting before opening day. Also, you should have a couple places picked out — someone may get to your spot before you do Other Hunting Seasons: Squirrel season ends November 10 and pheasant November 11. Grouse and woodcock seasons end November 14. Waterfowl - Many migrating ducks are moving through the area — scaup, widgeon, ringneck and a few mallards starting to trickle through. Well, good luck to all you deer hunters! DNR deer check stations help organize hunting information The DNR's Deer Check program helps the department gather and analyze information on adequate deer management practices, says a DNR biologist. John Lerg of Hastings says the Barry County headquarters, located at 1805 South Yankee Springs Road, will check some 300350 deer this fall. Numbers checked at statewide stations are closer to 10,000 deer with 1,100 of those deer being checked in the seven southwest Michigan counties. Lerg says the information gathered at these stations, which are voluntary stops for the hunters, gives the DNR information on what areas deer populations are expanding or declining. This information is used by the DNR to set new quotas for deer season limits. The information gathered by Lerg includes looking inside the mouth and examining the teeth. This defines the age of the deer and is one factor the DNR uses to determine how heavily bucks and does in that region should be harvested. Information on does reproductive stages are also derived from the examinations. The Gerry Dahn of Hastings bagged this 8 point buck south of Nashville. After eight years of hunting, this was Dann's first deer with a bow. He had been out for a week trying to get his first buck. information is fed into a computer which helps the DNR set new management guidelines. “All the information gives us a rough feeling how Barry County deer compare with the other stations in the state,” said Lerg. "It is important because we base a lot of management decisions on this information." Checking the deer into the stations is completely voluntary by the hunters and takes only five to 10 minutes at the most. Each hunter then receives a patch, which Lerg said becomes a kind of “status sym­ bol." Lerg says hunters are, by and large, "reasonably good" about checking in their deer. "We could check a lot more deer than we do," said Lerg, "but we feel 10,000 statewide and 300-350 in the county gives us sufficient information." The Barry State Game Area Headquarters is open Nov. 15,19 and 20 from noon to 6 p.m. and from Nov. 16-18 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Call 795-3280 for appointment during remainder of season. Public Access Stamp Program List of participating farmlands lindtxr.ir Allerding, Jack Bo>. Minnie Brodbeck. Richard DeGroote, Stephen Flessner. H.G. < Sons Ganguillet, Rene Hubbell. Lorence Javor. Daniel M. Karcher, Neal Kidder. Charles W. Landon, Mary Ann Lenz. Norman J. Leonard & Lundquist Lundquist. Roger John Lerg of the DNR displays a hunter's patch and instruments used in examin­ ing deer at the Barry State Game Area Headquarters. Close to 350 deer will be checked at the station this fall. George Broadhurst of Delton displays his 10 point, 225 pound buck, taken east of Delton. This is Broadhurst's third year of bow hunting and he shot an eight point last year. 4-PLY SiwkZ SAVE ON THESE 4-PLY SIZES. _ E78xl4 2 for *53“ F78xl4......... 2for*5595 G78xl4 2 for $5895 G78xlS 2for$599S H78xlS 2 for *60" L78xl5 2for*6195 RADIAL HR 78X15 2 for*729S SNOW JR-78X15 2for*7295 1 «crire«os LR-78xl5 2 for*7295 TIRES RETREADS A78xl3 44 SIGNS TIM SERVICE ------------------------- /nc.--------------------------235 S. Jefferson St. in Hastings Call . . . 945-9549 BARRY COUNTY'S LARGEST INDEPENDENT DEALER Widespread poaching spoils hunting for rest Poaching is defined as any violation of DNR hunting regulations from illegal equipment to taking a deer without a license. It is an unfortunate part of hunting, and one that the DNR is constantly trying to do battle against. Barry County Conservation officer Brent Willison estimates that only one half of one percent of poachers — probably only 25-30 hunters out of a possible .’>,000 poachers — are ever arrested. The DNR estimates that one doe out of 10 and two to three bucks out of 10 are poached. Those are figures that Willison said bothered him when he first became a con­ servation officer, but he’s realized a few truths since that time. "1 can see reality a little better now," says Willison. "If you scratch the surface enough (with arrests) for the poachers to know you're there, then you're doing something. •That’s about all you can expect." Willison says the best way to control poaching is for the hunters to police them­ selves. By contacting the local conservation officer or the Report All Poaching (RAP) hotline (1-800-292-7800) and relying in­ formation such as vehicle description model and make, license number and unusual features, arrests and convictions are more likely to occur. Willison says hunters are getting better at blowing the whistle on violators. ‘Theschool-boy mentality of not squealing on a buddy is ridiculous," says Willison. Willison says some of the worst poaching is done by what he terms the "back-door violators." These are the hunters who poach on their own land simply because it is their land. They believe owning the land is suf­ ficient reason to break the rules. ‘That probably has more of an impact (on hunting) than the poaching in the woods." says Willison. Misak, John Jr. Robinton. Grant R. Rock. Frederick S. Schoneboom. Woynj F. Slocum Livestock Form Taylor, Richard G. MNnit type 4380 N. Broodway. Hastings 7011 Boysen Rd.. Shelbyville 1231 Moore Rd.. Woodland 1702 E. Carlton Center Rd., Freeport 7041 Carlton Center Rd.. Woodland 3168 Wall Lake Rd.. Hastings 3949Goodwill Rd.. Hastings 4351 Messer Rd.. Hastings 372 Loftus Rd., Freeport 4550 Wood School Rd., Hastings 1875 Landon Rd.. Hastings 3300 River Rd., Hastings 9440 Cox Rd., Bellevue C/o Glen Wagner, Sr.. 800 Assyria Rd.. Nashville 998 Briggs Rd.. Middleville 300 N. Chorlton Park Rd., Hastings 9725 Finkbeiner Rd.. Middleville 5299 O»is Lake Rd.. Hastings 3853 S. Broodway. Hastings 1515 Center Rd., Hastings well to the temperature change. Symptoms include a victim becoming progressively physically and menially confused. The person's memory and logical thinking capacities are strained. The person may also become apathetic or become irritable, hostile and aggressive. The skin, particularly on the stomach, lower back. arms, legs and feet, becomes cold. The skin's color is usually very pale, and may have large irregular blue or pink spots. Other symptoms inlcude a puffy face, slowed breathing and heartrate, unusually stiff muscles, and poor coordination. Dr McNinch says this is where medical help becomes very important "Hypothermia is life-threatening." he says, "hut it can almost always Im? prevented by observing proper precautions But if they are ignored it can be life-threatening." Dr McNinch says the most important precaution is to dress tn loose-layered, warm clothing It insulates by trapping warm air between layers. He also stresses keeping clothes dry and 30 14 35 90 50 7 92 27 4 IB 50 40 25 37FW-220FA-16WW 2IFW-68FA-23WW 38FW147FA 5OFW-151FA-2OWW 206FW-128FA-11WW 101FA-59WW 42FW62FA-5WW 20 12 12 20 34 16 11 Good travel conditions expected up north A record number of hunters should en­ counter few traffic problems during the annual migration north for the firearm deer season opener Nov. 15, reports the Automobile Club of Michigan. “The season opens on a Tuesday and traffic should be spread over the preceding weekend and Monday (Nov. 11-14),” said James Drury, Auto Club’s Travel Operations manager. “Northbound traffic should be heavier than normal on Sunday and Monday afternoons, but congestion should be minimal.” The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) estimates that 750,000 hunters will participate in the 16-day season which ends Nov. 30. The total is four percent above last year and compares to the previous record of 747,000 hunters in 1978. Despite the anticipated record number of firearm hunters, the deer kill is expected to be down six to 12 percent. The DNR is issuing 150,000 hunter's choice permits this year, a 25 percent reduction from 1982. “While the fawn crop was excellent Deer hunters should be aware of dangers from hypothermia It isn’t a foremost worry, but the dangers of hypothermia should be recognizable to most hunters before they take to the woods. Dr. Dale McNinch of the Pennock Hospital emergency ward says hypothermia, which is an abnormally low internal body tem­ perature caused by exposure to the cold, can be easily preventable for a hunter "You don't have to worry about n a lot unless a hunter gets in rain or wet snow," says Dr. McNinch. "The chances are greater of getting hit with it when the temperatures are 35-50 degrees than when it's colder." Hypothermia is caused by a loss of body heat primarily through the skin and through breathing The body maintains its heat by narrowing the blood vessels in the skin which reduces the flow of warm blood near the body's surface. As the skin's blood flow is increased, most heat is released from the body's "inner core." which cools off the body and lowers its internal temperature One of the dangers of hypothermia is that a person may not realize they are becoming cold and their bodies may not be adjusting He. ef Tecs AvaiteHe 68FW-239FA-26WW 90FW-50FA 143FW194FA-7WW 245FW1.155FA-83WW 29FW-588FA2WW 1JFW-48FA14WW 305FW-588FA156WW 57FW-288FA-25WW 33FW 45FW-116FA-19WW 197FW-334FA-7WW 100FW-313FA 56FW-153FA-33WW avoid overheating and sweating. It is par­ ticularly important to keep hands and feet warm and dry. Dr. McNinch says a hypothermia victim ideally should be treated in a hospital, but there are some steps that can be taken at home. For example, protect the person from the cold with extra clothes, blankets, towels or quilts taking extra care to cover the person's head and neck. Also, do not place the person in a hot shower or bath, but Dr. McNinch says he has no problem with giving a mild hypothermia victim hot food or hot drinks. Do not raise the victim’s feet — as this allows cold blood to flow into the body's core and will further reduce the body tem­ perature Do not massage the person's arms or legs. Above all. keep calm and call for professional medical attention if you suspect someone of having hypothermia. because of last winter’s mild weather, bucks may be scarcer than last year due to previous harsh winters," said Drury. “About 100,000 are expected to be taken, 10,000 fewer than in 1982. In all. 140,000 to 150,000 buck and antlerless deer should be bagged." DNR studies show a lower Jian normal deer population in sections of the northwest and north central Lower Peninsula. The only problem areas for motorists may be along 1-75 near the Zilwaukee Bridge north of Saginaw and along northbound M-33 from Alger north to the Mio and Atlanta areas. To help ease possible jams near the Zilwaukee Bridge, where three lanes merge into two, shippers using the Saginaw River have been asked to restrict traffic during peak travel times Nov. 11-14 and Nov. 16-17. The Michigan Department of Tran­ sportation expects northbound traffic to be the heaviest from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday (Nov. 11), 11 a.m. to5 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 13) and noon to9 p.m. Monday (Nov. 14). South­ bound traffic is expected to peak between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday (Nov. 16-17). Mackinaw Bridge officials expect hunter­ vehicle crossings to be about equal to last year’s estimated total of 11,000 during the four-day period preceding the opener. �The Hostings Banner— Thursday. November 10, 1983, Page 11 Bowling Results: THURSDAY ANGELS Style Salon, 29-7; Hastings Oxygen & Supply, 22-14; Hastings City Bank, 19-17; Pennock Hospital, 15-21; Cone Zone, 12-24; Bob's Restaurant & Grill, 11-25. High Games and Series: C. Garlinger, 148; S. Boop, 153; P. Miller. 141-131-143; B. Newman, 168; R. Leinaar, 141; S. Schantz, 128-97-109; R. Batterson, 176; R. McBrian, 173; B. Callihan, 165; D. Snyder, 184-169-192545; E. Rairigh, 172-191-512; E. Mesecar, 193188-542; L. Tilley, 199-540. THURSDAY A.M. Gillons, 26-10; Country Kettle, 22-14; Gun Ridge Girls, 21 ^-14^; Lilley’s, 20-16; Keeler’s Apts., 20-16; The Buns, 19-17; J & G Stock Farm, 19-17; Elm Pond Acres, 17-19; Bosley’s, 16-20; Mode O’Day, 15-20; Slow Pokes, 11^-24*4; Top Notch, 9-27. High Games and Series: S. Varney, 174425; S. Gardner, 180-453; L. Tilley, 204-514; S. VanDenburg, 201-553; M. Atkinson, 192-469; C. Cheney, 164-404; C. Burg, 188-453; K. Baker, 147-395. Splits Converted: L. Tilley, 6-7. SUNDAY NIGHT MIXED Sandbaggers, 28-12; Pin Pals, 28-12; The Hooter Crew, 25-15; Big Four, 25-15; Hot Shots, 23«4-16Mi; Hosers, 23-17; Foul Friends, 22*4-17%; Escapees, 21-19; Spare Parts, 19%-20%; Alley Cats, 19-21; Really Rotten, 19-21; The Toads, 18%-21%; Tails End, 17-23; Buzzin’ Cuzzins, 17-23; White Lightning, 1525; Gutter Dusters, 14-26; Roustabouts, 1327; The Fruins. High Games and Series (Men): K. Allen, 180; R. Ogden, 196; D. Smith, 189; E. Gaskill, 218; M. Snyder, 211-206-576; J. Schaechterle, 183; J. Birman, 206; M. Sutton, 168; C. Haywood, 212. High Games and Series (Women): J. DeZess, 179; M. VanKuilenburg, 212; C. Gaskill, 156; P. Snyder, 179; L. Fruin, 157; P. Robinson, 178; M.L. Snyder, 189; M. Haywood, 180. Splits Converted: M.L. Snyder, 4-10; L. Tilley, 5-10; J. Lord, 5-10. MONDAY MIXERS Rodee's, 26*7-94; D. Hubei Triple A, 23-13; Michelob, 21-15; Carrousel Realty, 20-16; Gun Ridge Golf, 20-16; Art Meade Auto Sales, 20-16; Dewey’s Auto Body, 19-17; Jeffs Casual Wear, 18-18; Muir Drugs, 17’4-184; Medical Care Facility, 17-19; Hastings Bowl, 17-19; Valley Realty, 1749; Muldoon’s, 16-20; Cinder Drugs, 16-20; Hastings Flower Shop, 16-20; Stalwart Buildings, 15-21; Naturally Yours, 14-22; Girrbachs, 11-25. High Games and Series: M. Eaton, 185; S. Birman, 189; G. Marsh, 173; O. Snyder, 196; S. Hanford, 182; C. Cain, 168; S. Nelson, 163; S. Merrill, 179; M. VanKuilenburg, 181-512; E. Ulrich, 188-521; D. Murphy, 170; B. Hathaway, 206-535; S. Wilt, 190-518; D. Snyder, 178-523; I. Cole. 174, D. Loftus, 215507; K. Schantz, 171; N. Miller, 184; F. Girrbach, 185. Splits Converted: D. Czinder, 8-10. BOWLERETTES Farrell’s Heating, 25-11; Mathews Riverview, 24-12; D.J. Electric, 234-124; Hair Port, 21-15; Hecker Agency, 21-15; Kent Oil, 204-154; Coenen’s Construction, 19-17; Pennock Hospital, 19-17; Hastings Fiberglass, 17-19; Reminder, 17-19; Hause Realty, 17-19; Pioneer Motel, 164-194; Hastings Bowl, 164-194; Big George’s, 1620; Hair Care Center, 15-21; Elna's Hair Designs, 134-224; CO's, 12-24; Medical Care Facility, 104-254High Games and Series: P. Lundquist, 179; T. Daniels, 214; L. Fuller, 173; G. Mitchell, 192; J. Skedgell, 175; C. Cuddahee, 188; B. Lumbert, 161; M. Moore, 154; J. Aspinall, 170; C. Hartwell, 159; M. Meyers, 150; M. Plaunt, 140; M.L. Russell, 182; S. Jackson, 202; D. Svoboda, 180; M. MacKenzie, 198; J. Wait, 221-567- F. Nicewander, 145; S. Merrill, 201-537. MAJORS Piston Ring, 25; Steven’s Trucking, 21; Hastings Bowl, 19.5; Muldoon’s Welcome Tavern, 18.5; Frantz Buick, 15-5; Fruins, 155; E.W. Bliss Co., 15; Electric Motor Service, 14. High Games and Series: M. Cole, 204-561; H. Keeler, 202-539; R. James, 202; D. Lambert, 228-179-198-605; D. Callihan, 550; W. Lydy, 215-200-189-6C4; R. Conley, 200-551; T. Nichols, 526; B. Keeler, 212-573; Al Taylor, 546;R. Newton II, 234-575; R. Newton, Sr., 188-288-179-655; J. Barnum, 530. Jingle Bills, Jingle Bills, Jingle All The Way WED. P.M. Alflen & Assoc., 26, Ted’s, 25; Hair Care Center, 24; Champion Tax Service, 23; Nashville Locker, 21; Var­ ney’s Stables, 21; Art Meade Auto Sales, 174; Gillons, 164; Vogt, 14; Whim-z, 12. High Games and Series: B. Blakely, 182; J. Gardner, 182; L. Schantz. 130; V. Utter, 154; B. Faul, 198; P. Castleberry, 186; S. Pennington, 178; D. Murphy, 176; K. Becker, 159; M. Linderman, 158; J. Dukes, 157426; E. Bandfield, 184-485; J. Alflen, 187-502. Bowlers of the Week: Pearl Frederickson, 171-469; Linda Tilley, 207-58S. NOV Snowmobile users need to get permit Under a new, 1983 law, all non-residents who bring snowmobiles to Michigan to operate must purchase a $5 Michigan user permit. The permits, valid for one year, are available at all Secretary of State branch offices. In addition, many individuals, motel owners, sport shop operators, snowmobile dealers and restaurant and resort operators, both in and out of Michigan, are authorized to sell permits. All non-resident permit fees go to the Recreational Snowmobile Trail Improvment Fund ad­ ministered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. According to Secretary of State Richard H. Austin, all those interested in selling the permits should contact their local Secretary of State branch office or the Michigan Snowmobile Association, 12150 N. Sherman Lake Dr., Augusta, MI 49012. United we stand behind the courageous men and women of our armed forces. Through times of hardship and glory... they have honorably served the red, white and blue and all it symbolizes. We’re very proud of our Vets! Dean's Ice Cream "In Honor Of All Our Michigan Veterans" 307 N. Sherwood, Plainwell 385-6641 Gavin Chevrolet & Buick, Inc. WILLIAM GAVIN, OWNER Now * Used Cars ■ Sales & Service 938 Middleville Rd., Middleville Special film to show at Middleville “In His Steps”, a feature­ length motion picture based on the world-famous novel of the same name, will be shown Sunday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. The film is sponsored by the Middleville Wesleyan Church. The story originally ap­ peared in a book around the turn of the century, written by a Topeka clergyman named Char.es M. Sheldon. It reportedly sold over 30 million copies and has been translated into dozens of languages across the world. The story follows the experience of aspiring young actress, Rachel Paige, newspaper publisher Ed Norman and Pastor Henry Maxwell, the clergyman whose unique concept changed their lives. “In His Steps” as a novel came at a ti* e in American history when vigorous social reforms were underway, especially in industrial communities. The film updates these situations, giving the story a con­ temporary approach. The Middleville Wesleyan Church holds services in the Thornapple Kellogg High School Auditorium, 3885 Bender Road. "Proudly Saluting Our Veterans" 417 Scribner - 623-5226 - Delton 795-3318 MIDDLEVILLE TOOL & DIE COMPANY, INC. Zank & Sons Roofing Company 12911 South Doster Rood, Doster 664-4511 Gun Lake Inn SEAFOOD - STEAKS - SPECIALS DAILY Live Music Friday and Saturday Open 7 Days — For Reservations Coll... 792-9426 2580 South Patterson Rood, Wayland IONIA COUNTY NATIONAL BANK OF IONIA FOREST MIDDLETON, OWNER Prototypes Tools ■ Dies - Fixtures Gravel A Asphalt Roofs Shingling * Aluminum Siding 611 Bowens Mill Rd., Middleville 795-3646 1059 Broadway N.W., Grand Rapids 458-7891 Also... WOODLAND BRANCH 115 South Main-367-2811 MUTUAL HOME FEDERAL SAVINGS A LOAN ASSOCIATION B & 6 Machinery and Helicopter Chartering and Tool and Die L LEROY BENSON TAX AUDITING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES 4150 Broodmare S.E., Dutton 698-9050 1090 1st St. - 374-7439 - Lake Odessa Home Mortgages - Other Loans Available Interest Bearing Checking Account 303 N. Arlington, Middleville 795-3361 Seif & Sons Chevrolet, Inc. Authorized New and Used Sales and Service Barry County Sanitation Septic Tanks Cleaned Anywhere in Barry County 632 E. Main, Caledonia 891-8104 3398 Ashby Road - 623,-2172 - Delton Bradford White Corporation D & D Feed end Supply "We Proudly Solute Our Veterans" "We're Proud To Honor Our Veterans" Member FDIC — Full Service Bonk 302 W. Main - 527-0220 - Ionia "We Proudly Solute Our Veterans" Michigan National Bank Electronic Banking Center 230 North Broadway - Hastings Waylaid Livestock taction, Ik. Livestock ... Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. Dairy... 2nd and 4th Tuesday Jerry Myaard 453-1056 Kenneth Klein 887-9945 Gordon Gasper 795-3206 3634 10th, Sparta Sale Bam 792-2296 Geukes Meat Market Delton Body Shop Subscribe Custom Processing - Smoking Slaughtering - Freezing Game Processing Automobile Body Repairing and Painting • Radiator Repair to the 121 E. Main-795-3767-Middleville Hastings Banner 9929 South Wall Lake Road, Delton 623-5261 • Asgrow Seed Company Michigan Magnetics, Inc. A. C. Hensell Company "We Are Proud To Honor Our Veterans" "In Honor Of All Who Served" Manufacturers of Wooden Handles for Fruit 8 Vegetable Baskets 948-8051 385-6671 - Kalamazoo Country Kettle Cafe JACK & JUDY QUANTRELL. OWNERS Open 7 Days A Week 113 N. Main, Nashville 852-1551 FEDERAL LAND BANK ASSOCIATION OF GRAND RAPIDS 488 Kinney N.W. - Grand Rapids Ionia Branch - 527-4510 ...in Hostings Russell Peabody Oil Distributor Doster Lumber Company "See Us For All Your Building Needs'* 120 Maple - 623-2288 - Delton If you missed this convenient way of making Christmas merry for everyone you love this year; now is the time for opening a Christmas Club 1984 account. Do it today! All deposits insured up to’100,000“ MEMBER FDIC West State at Broadway Veterans Day 100 Lafayette, Middleville 795-3364 Telephone Christmas Club checks for 1983 NBH Christmas Club members have been mailed to them and the success of their Christmas gift shopping has been assured for this year. Their club savings has been earning interest from the start. “VETERANS DAY Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners of Reminder & Bonner) (616)945-9554 203 West 3rd, Vermontville 726-0590... Schnitzelbank Restaurant Excellent German * American Foods 342 Jefferson S.E., Grand Rapids 459-9527 DON ALEXANDER, MANAGER "Cosh ‘n Corry" Self-Serve Lumber Yard 206 South Dexter, M-66, Ionia 527-1680 731 -4389 - Augusta Carpenter’s Den MARQLHTA CHARNES, OWNER Come Join In The Fun — Music t Dancing Nightly 177 E. Main, Vermontville 726-1043 Wolever’s Real Estate Cloverleaf Car Company ELSIE WOLEVER. OWNWAND BROKER Specializing in Farm Residential Cars - Trucks - Vans - Motor Homes Coachman R.V.'s Lake ■ Commercial Properties 1199 M-89 West, Plainwell 685-9888 852-1501 ^ashville Hitches by George, Inc. Citizens Elevator Company We Sell and Install All Classes of Hitches Custom Application Fertilizer and Farm Chemicals Grain Drying - Storing Service 727 28th S.E., Grand Rapids 452-8769 Wrigit-Way Umber Company 870 S. Main - 726-05T4 - Vermontville Robertson Plumbing & Heating “Licensed Master Plumber" 904 Grand Rapids St., Middleville 795-3532 �The Hostings Banner— Thursday. November 10. 1983. Page 12 T-K school district awaits report The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 AUTOMOTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SALE: 1976 Maverick 4-dr.. runs good, tires good. 945-3967 or 945-3616. (tfn) FOR SALE: 1975 Ford 36 passenger school bus with Blue Bird body. May be seen at the Delton-Kellogg school bus garage from 8 a m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Interested parties submit a sealed bid to Dean McBeth, DeltonKellogg School. 327 N. Grove St., Delton. Ml 49046, on or before Nov. 21. 1983. Suc­ cessful bidder must pay for and remove bus from premises within five days of notification. <11-10)_______ FOR SALE: Mercury Montego with 1978 engine, excellent condition, with new paint. $1,400. 945-3216. (11-17) FOR SALE: 1968 Corvette convertible, 327 engine, 4 speed, silver with black top, excellent condition. Phone 948-4039 or 945-2404, ask for Ron. FOR SALE: Ford Granada, 1977, power steering, AMFM, new steel radials, rustproofed, very good condition, $1,750. 945-2738. 1972 FORD CAMPING VAN: Fiberglass top. 302 engine and transmission, three 1178x15 radial tires, runs good, parting out. 915-5245. FOR SALE: 1980 Chevy Monza. 34,000 miles, 2-dr., 4 speed, looks and runs like new. $3,300. 945-9619, Hastings.________________ FOR SALE: 1980 VW Rabbit 2-dr. hatchback, 4 speed, air conditioning, AM-FM stereo, best offer. Call 945-5274 or 945-2013 (tfn) FOR SALE: 1976 Cadillac DeVille 4-dr. hardtop, good body and paint, good tires. 945-3967 or 945-3616. (tfn) FOR SALE: 1971 Chevy Impala 2-dr., V-8, automatic, power steering, power brakes. Florida car, no rust, new paint, new exhaust system. AM-FM cassette stereo, best offer. Cali 9455274 or 945-2013. (tfn) FOR RENT WANTED: People to join a group in a marketing plan that will be profitable and will sell itself. Called Country Springs, an unmilk that does not contain xan­ thine oxidase, a major cause of heart disease. For free information, send a S.A.S.E. to K.A. Count, 4899 Norris Rd., Delton. Ml 49046. (11-10) CROSS WITH- CHRIST15 days. Oberammergau, Austria, Switzerland, Italy; July 3,26. August 4. $1664. 17 days England, Ireland, Scotland; July 17. $1779. 12 days Alpine Holiday; Sep­ tember 11. 18. 25, $1249. PjHCfes include roundtrip Detroit, hotels, TWO MEALS DAILY. Free brochure Mrs. C. Press, 7369 Berne Rd., Pigeon, MI 48755 . 517-4532202. TRY A CHRISCROSS! (11-24) HELP WANTED TEXAS REFINERY CORP, needs mature person now in Hastings area. Regardless of experience, write A. B. Sears, Box 711, Fort Worth, TX 76101. HELP WANTED: Tool and die grinder. Minimum five years experience in tool room grinding. I.D., O.D. flat and (thread desirable). Will consider tool and die maker with grinding ex­ perience. Reply to H. B. Sherman, 207 W. Michigan, Battle Creek, MI 49017. WATKINS PRODUCTS: Taking applications for new dealers. Call Shirley Norris, distributor, 616-671-5535. (tfn) RN or LPN NEEDED for supervisory position in a geriatric setting. Must be flexiblp and available to work weekends as needed. Paid orientation program. If interested, call director of nursing at 616-527-0060 for an interview. (11-10) HELP WANTED : Person for general office duties for new office in Hastings. Good typing abilities a must. Knowledge of legal descriptions helpful. Send resume to the Title Office, P.O. Box 206, Allegan, MI 49010. HOME FOR RENT: Mid­ dleville, three bedroom ranch with garage. $450, plus deposit and utilities. Grand Rapids. 364-8542. (11-17) LOST FOR RENT: Gun Lake, furnished, two bedroom unit. $150 month, plus deposit. 6725204. BEAGLE LOST near S. FOR RENT: One bedroom Broadway and Nilson. Tri­ apartment, newly color, answers to the name of remodeled, close to down­ Heckter. $40 reward. 968town Hastings. Phone 945- 2885, 968-1275, 962-5581, ext. 216, Battle Creek. 411-10) 9596. NOTICES FOR SALE HONEY AVAILABLE: Strained or comb. Any size from pint to gallon - all raw. Call 367-4140. (tfn) MUST SELL: Brand new set of encyclopedia, $850 new, will sell for $450. Phone 9454156. (tfn) FOR SALE: Snow blowers-Simplicity, Snapper, “*a.dman. 2V< hp. to 10 bp. Prices start at $239.95. Benders Sales, 795-9441, Middleville, (tfn) FOR SALE: Spinet-console piano bargain. Wanted: responsible party to take over low monthly payments on spinet piano. Can be seen locally. Write Credit Manager: P.O. Box 537, Shelbyville, IN 46176. (11-10) YORK BOARS FOR SALE, $125 each; straw for sale, $1.10 a bale. 852-1699, Nash­ ville or 948-2106, Hastings. FOR SALE: The Earth woodburning stove. Must see to appreciate. 945-5072. FOR SALE: Remington automatic 30.06, new, never been shot; 2 hp. electric motor, wired for 220; chain fall. All reasonable. 795-3442, Middleville. WOOD FOR SALE: Very dry hardwood, stored inside, maple , white oak and hickory. You haul. Phone 945-5630. PETS FREE TO GOOD HOME: One tiger kitten. 945-3730. FOR SALE: Kittens, mother is Himalayan. Phone 7963661, Middleville._________ FOR SALE: Collie pups, AKC, champion sired, sable and white, healthy. Phone 517321-6494, days; 517-543-6591, Charlotte, evenings. (12-1) ENGLISH SETTER PUP­ PIES: F.D.S.B., would hold until Christmas. 948-4390, Hastings. Middleville A?\ meetings. Wednesdays, 8 p.m.. Si. Augustine Church Phone "95-9829 'tfn) POST CARDS. PAPER AMERICANA SALE: Nov 12, Sat., 9-4. Fairgrounds Building, 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo. Free admission. Convenient parking. Cash prizes. SW Michigan Post Card Club. Dee Seeley. (616) 963-0259. Board of directors meeting for Community Action Agency will be held Monday, Nov. 14,1983at7:30p.m., 3rd floor, 7 E. State St., Battle Creek. SERVICES AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville. 852-9691. (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing.’ rebuilding. refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) MENDING BASKET: Also household and clothing alterations and replacing zippers and coat linings. 9459712. (tfn) HOUSE SITTER available for winter. Dependable, responsible woman with references needs temporary housing. Call Carol at Farmers Home Ad­ ministration. 948-8036. The superintendent of the ThornappleKellogg School District is hoping to receive a stale-appointed fact-finder's report this week so contract talks can resume again between the teachers’ association and the board of education The rl6-leachers in the district have been working without a new contract since the school year began. An impasse was declared last summer when economic issues became a stumbling block in negotiations between the board and the teachers. Both sides agreed to the fact-facting as a method to pave the way for a contract agreement. The two sides presented their cases during fact-finding sessions that were held last month in Grand Rapids. Superintendent Gerald Page said Tuesday that he hopes to receive the state appointed fact-finder's report this week. Once the report is received. Page said -we'll have to go back to the table and try to negotiate contracts." The fact-finding is non-binding, but he said he assumes the fact-finder’s recom­ mendations will be considered when new talks are scheduled. In business at the Thornapple Kellogg board's Nov. 7 meeting, members upheld a grievance from teachers that the middle school principal had held too many meetings in one month. The board voted that the teachers should receive one-hour of com­ pensation time as they had requested. Page said. The board deferred action concerning a grievance involving non-instructional em­ ployees until its Nov. 14 meeting. The em­ ployees filed a grievance concerning their job classification, objecting to painting work they were asked to do last summer. A renewal of a lease was approved by the board to again rent the Freeport elementcry school to the Barry County Mental Health Department for use as a sheltered workshop. The school district receives an annual rental fee of $7,350 for the building. Tenure was granted by the board to two LOG HOME SALES INCREASING 53% PER YEAR Lincoln Log Homes combine the natural beauty, low cost and energy efficiency of logs with solar and fireplace TOTAL home heating. MANUFACTURER of Lincoln Log Home* ISSEEKHG District Dealers ...to establish retail sales with­ in a protected territory. UnlMtsd Income Potential FEATURING: • Quality Log Home packages that retail for '1.50 per sq. ft. • USSI "Maxi-Mini" solar and fireplace total home heating uyufvm that can cut utilities up to 60%. ip,tailed for under $6,000. • Exclusive "Weather Lok" log corners. • Solid. 8" uniform, treated logs. • L.L.H. trains eoch dealer to insure success. mobile homes MOBILE, modular, ami double wide home sites, appro;*, one-third acre, located between Hastings •nd Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) Investment 100% Secured by Model Home Individual selected must hove ability to purchase or mort­ gage a $17,000 model home. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE: 14'x70' 1978 Cen­ turion. Priced to sell! Nash­ ville, 852-9391, mornings and evenings. During day, 9482470 or 3744651. (tfn) Students earn degrees atMSU Although there is no formal commencement exercise for summer term at Michigan State Universtiy, there were 1991 degree candidates, including five from Barry Codhty. They were Janice Newman, 8600 Miller Rd., Delton, earning at a masters in nursing; Michael Byrne, 526 W. Green SL, Hastings, earning a bachelors in telecommunication; William Ferguson, 2695 Quakazik St., Hastings, earning a bachelors in MLMoperations management; Anne Murray, 5010 Woodlawn, Hickory Comers, earning a bachelors in geology; and Stacey Web­ ster, 9601 N. 40th SL, Hickory Comers, earning a bachelors in animal science. Call... Mr. Johnson (704) 932-6151couecp teachers: Judy Cain, high school librarian. and Jon Greenman. elementary physical cducanon teacher. Hastings Jaycees to host orientation tonight at 8p.m Steve Wilbur will be the guest speaker as the Hastings Jaycees host an orientation program tonight 'Thursday) at 8 p.m at the Hastings Elks. Wilbur is presently an advisor to Bob Braglia, state Jaycee president. Wilbur is a long time member of the Grand Rapids Jaycees and has held various local and state offices. The program is open to any young man between the ages of 18 and 35. The main objective of the Jaycees is to train young men to be better equiped to handle future leadership rcies and to help the community with "hands-on projects.' "The Jaycees are a practical outlet to sharpen your knowledge of managerial skills and expand knowledge of leadership," says Hastings president Steve Jacobs. "We try to address those areas that con­ cern future leaders most." He said that the Jaycees stress decision-making, problem­ solving. motivation and delegation, time management, organization and planning, communication and fiscal control. "The bottom line of this training is to help you monitor results to keep that, certain project on target." Jacobs said. Jacobs said that many of the Jaycees operate on the slogan. "If it is to be, it is up to me." The meeting is open to those interested at no charge. For more information, call Jacobs at 945-9554 or Russ Miller at 945-2101. % Exchange Club proclaims month Barry County Community ▼ / Volunteers The Exchange Club of Hastings is distributing posters throughout the community, this week, in observance of "One Nation Under God" Month. The observance is part of a national observance by the Exchange Clubs to focus public awareness on the significance and spiritional importance of the inclusion of the words, "One Nation Under God," in the Pledge of Allegience to the Flag by Congress in 1954. The club members are also en­ couraging local ministers to focus on the phrase in at least one of their ser­ mons during November. Hastings Mayor William Cook of­ ficially proclaimed the observance in the city, noting that the phrase acknowledges our nation’s historical reliance "upon a Higher Power to guide and sustain us...." Barry County Social Services • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • EDITOR’S NOTE: Thi» column will be published on o regular basis as the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking volunteers may moke use of this spoce. Information should be mode known to Norine Jocobs 948-3254 or Don Rewo 948-3259 at Social Services. m°y h°V* *U“ However. VOLUHTLU Services personnel are working on the annual Christmos Basket collection. A^rchandise from clothes to toys and wrapping papers are needed. Check your shelves and watch for sales. Items are being collected now through mid­ December. Bowling Results: HASTINGS MFG. CO. Dewey's Auto, 173'^; Hastings Flower Shop, 152; Chrome Room, 161; McDonald’s, 144; Viking, 148; Machine Room, 143V*; Office, 150; Leftovers, 128. High Games and Series: D. Solmes, 228598; J. Laubaugh, 225-563; R. Conley, 215562; W. Beck, 213-558; C. Baker, 212-556; A. Dukes, 200-528; R. Hook, 523; R. Dawe, 520; D. Callihan, 517; M, Schantz, 506; D. Hamm, 503; T. Johnston, 202-501. Lincoln Log Homes 6000 Lumber Lane Kannapolis. N.C. 28061 CLOTHES, PREFERABLY NEW are needed for Christ­ mas baskets to be distributed to the needy in Barry County. All sixes of clothes are welcomed, especially those to fit children of all ages. Donations may be dropped off at the Department of Social Services. 555 W. Woodlawn or call 9483254 for pick-up. TOYS far CMLDKN at Christmas ore being solicited for the Christmas Boskets. New toys are preferred, however, older used toys in excellent condition ore very acceptable. Help some child who may not otherwise have o happy Christmas. Donations may be given to Volunteer Services of 555 W. Woodlawn or call 948-3259. HANDMADE RAC RUGS FOR SALE. Volunteer-mode rugs are for sale at the DSS office and Commission on Aging. Money realized will be used to support projects to help folks in Barry County. The rugs would moke o lovely gift and provide needed funds. We are in need of people willing to do short term special projects. Examples of this would be helping during the Holiday Season or helping with cheese distributions. If interested or would like more information, please call Don Rewo, Volunteers Services ot 948-3259. SERVICE DIRECTORY INSURANCE LAWNMOWERS Et CFtAIN SAWS INSURANCE COVERAGE 7 For your... • Individual Health • Group Health Retirement Life Home Auto r Farm Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle S.nce 1908 JIM, JOHN, DAVE.ot 945-3412 RETAIL TRAVEL LAUNDBY & DRY CLEANING WOODLANDS ELECTRICAL Electric Motor Repair — Most motors repoired in one day — Furnace Motor and Water Pumps Our Specialty WARDS APPLIANCES AND CATALOG SALES Electric Motor Service All items in store for sale to take home. Salas...Service...Repairs OPEN: 9 TO S WEEKDAYS • 9-1SATSMMY Phono 945 5113 1569 Bedford Road Phone945-9521 Hastings, Michigan Larry Kopan Electric COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL New construction and remodeling service, upgrading and repairs. CUSTOM HOME WIRING ... 16 Years Experience — PHONE — tabm 9U444I I CaMmia $91-1156 MMOUSNOT PLAU...PNONE 946-9210 123 Wen Sic:, Si•»,i Hostings (from Croml Rep. J14S9 72/1) Air Lines Tours Cruise Car Rental • Amtrak Tickets • Free Delivery •All Credit Cards Accepted WE WILL OBTAIN LOWEST FARES FOR YOU! REAL ESTATE MILLER REAL ESTATE PLANTS -ALTOR ^07 S. Michigan, Hastings • 945-4720 BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dry Cleaning for over 30 years" 321 $. Ukfepa, Hastnp FREE SERVICES • • • • fane MH265 t ‘coastings Stop hospital-funerals-weddings (free delivery in city limits) plants and floral arrangements wicker baskets silk and dried arrangements floral hair clips full wire service Joe & Kim Schroeder 402 North Michigan Avenue Mai Cutting Glass Cutting Stretching Mounting HEALTH Et FITNESS TOTAL FITNESS, INC. PHONE 945-5274 Corner of Jefferson and State Street CMfidential Personal Instruction on Exercise and Diet Cardiovascular & Physical Conditioning Phone 948-9287 or 945-9288 "THE PEOPLE ORIENTED PLACE" 1105 W. Green St., Hastings N0NS: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. io9 p.m Sat. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. DOWNTOWN HASTINGS ■ J (616) 945-3484 Hastings, Ml. 49058 SWEEPERS HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP 127 S. Jefferson Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 Phone 948-8103 HEATING a AIR CONDITIONING Call... 948-8051 and have our representative create an advertising campaign for your individual business. COMBINATION DISCOUNTS when ad appears in more than one publication! Per. Better Deef... Serving Barry County Since 1940 KEN MILLER, C.R.S. — BROKER 137 W. StateSt . Hastings < 616 > 945-5182 ’m/* OPEN: 7-5:30 UaL-FriJSat 81:31 RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES See Coin Operated Machines Drop Off Laundry • Pressing • Dry Cleaning Service Mir. Sales and Service lARRNREl 1CMM UN BEMMfiM IUb A IMeb) WET WASH • CARS - VAMS • PICKUPS M7 L firwa St, Itatacs • Opa 1:34 a.a.4 p.n. Nwi. Sat FRAMING by dR ^MMI TYFf HE,TING 4 C00LINC cooling-heating Hastings Ph. 945-4020 BANNER Hastings REMINDER AD VISOR SHOPPER Maple Valley News Hastings Marshall Battle Creek Nashville/Vermonteville � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-11-17.pdf 84c96a6fd06259d70d76baad1095a493 PDF Text Text November 17,1983 NlEiWiS ...wrap area. The break-in occurred about 4 a.m., she said. Smith said the thieves gained entry through a second floor window of the store. She added that the narcotics taken have a street value of ap­ proximately 135,080. Police oelieve the burglary is related to two attempted break-ins which oc­ curred in the village at about the same time. Smith said that thieves attempted to break into M.L. Ayres Jewelevs, 838 Fourth Ave., and Bradee Drugs, 1030 Fourth Ave., by prying at a back door. Those attempts were unsuccessful, said Smith. Smith said the Michigan State Police from the Ionia frost and the Ionia County Sheriff Dept assisted in the Wednesday morning investigation. The new owners of E.W. Bliss Co. are expecting to see a turn around in the machine tool industry in the coming months and believe their firm will reap the benefits. William H. Binnie, a principal in Carlisle Capital Corp, of Boston, said in a telephone interview that he views E.W. Bliss Co. as an excellent opportunity and they are "meeting the market at a super time." An announcement of the sale from Gulf + Western Industries, Inc. said that Binnie led a group of investors in purchasing the E.W. Bliss Division ot the Gulf + Western Manufacturing Co. The division includes plants in Hastings and in Salem, Ohio, \. hich will serve as the company headquarters. The Hastings plant employs between 90 and 100 people in the shop and 89 people in the office. Binnie said that the Carlisle Capital Corporation is a group of private investors in the business of acquiring subsidiaries and divisions of Fortune 500 companies. ‘‘Carlisle Capital Corporation was in­ volved in structuring and financing of the transaction,” Binnie said. The New York office of Walter E. Heller and Co. was the Manufacturing building plant in South Dakota Hastings Manufacturing Co. has pur­ chased land in Yankton, S.D. to build a new plant for assembling an inexpensive line of automotive filters. A company spokesman said that a con­ tractor has been hired and has started building a 39,000 square foot Butler building on the 20-acre site. “The work which will be acquired for this new production facility is work that is not available competitively to the Hastings, Michigan site," the spokesman said. "We’re net-moving from here." He said that the company anticipates adding work to the Hastings plant through manufacture of component parts for the filters. Most of the 25 to 40 people expected to be employed at the new facility will be assemblers, he said. He said that the business being sought for the new plant is highly competitive and has a very low profit margin. The business sought, he continued, would either be business that the firm cannot competitively acquire now or business that is being produced at a loss in Hastings. “The operation will be very similar to the relationship with Hastings, Inc., located in Toronto,” he continued. “We view the Yankton facility as similar to our Toronto operation in that we supply them component parts or semi-finished product." Production is not expected to begin at the site until late 1984. The move out-of-state was brought about by the high cost of worker’s compensation, unemployment compensation, overhead and wages which can be reduced in South Dakota, he said. Deming gives reasons for trial delay United Way drive at 93 percent “The goal is in sight but it's going to be tough sledding," said Duane Bower, chairman of the Hastings United Way campaign. Wednesday, Bower and Marshall Belson, executive director of the Hastings Community Fund, reported that 3103,608 had been collected or pledged toward the campaign to raise 5111,175. “I really wish that Hastingi com­ munity would get behind the drive and reach the goal," Bower continued. “We can’t reach it unless everyone gets together." Betoon said that two of the drive's divisions, public agencies and professional, had topped their goals. Public agencies brought in $7,548 with a goal of $6,900, and the professional division brought in 37,099 with a goal of 36,300. Other totals are 351,404 for industrial; 35JM8 for retail; 311,300 for schools; $5,310 for residential ; and 315,938 for commercial and retail services. Bower said that he has been pleased with the "fantastic cooperation" of the community in the drive and would like to see a final push to take in 38,000 to put the fund over the goal. Contributions and pledges may be made by calling the Community Fund's Office at 945-2454. PAGE1 PAGE 9 by Robert J. Johnston and Steve Horton Tickets on sale for Holiday Ball Lake Odessa police say that over $600 worth of narcotics were stolen early Wednesday morning from Cook's Apothecary, 8* Fourth Ave., in Lake Odessa. Sgt. Julie Smith said that her ------- 5-----------------—__________________ E.W. Bliss ‘Sold’ Worken ire back on the job it Hastings, Ltd., the Canadian subeidiary ol Hastings Manufacturing Co., after a six week strike. A new contract was signed Nov. 10, Dennis Witham, industrial relations manager, said. Workers returned to their Jons co Oct. 27. "Due to mediation, the bargaining unit accepted a new agreement which includes a 25 cant per hour wage in­ crease immediately followed by a H cent par haw wage increase after one yew,” Witham said. The members UAW Local IM at the plant locates in Scarborough, Ontario, a sitbwb of Toronto, also reduced their holidays by one day in the first year of the agreement. The is productian employees at the plant went out on strike Sept 13. Tin plant also employs 45 other people. Thieves Nt Lake’0 drugstore Grote arrest, trial costly to county V Mfg. settles Canadian strike The Bastings Area Chamber of Comtneree is selling tickets for the 12th Anmml Holiday Ball to be held on Dec. 3 and invites the reeidmtts in celebrating the Christmas season. Plans are now underway fw this gals event and event. ehairman Gerri Kusava. is' snticiapting an even larger crowd than in the past Tickets for cotmles are SIS and singles 17.30. This year the Cbaraber is taking reservations fw grams of eight or more. Call the Chamber onceiw the' reservations at M3-MSt Music win be furnished by the popular ffoup "Twilight" from Grand ; Rapids.* r-«------------------------------Banner All-County football squad told The judge who recently granted the ad­ journment in the case of a landfill accused of poisoning groudwaters said that July, 1984 is the earliest date at which the case can be heard. "The reason for the adjournment is that the defense lawyer said that his expert died, and he requested an adjournment which was granted,” said Barry-Eaton County Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming. The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners has gone on record protesting the late adjournment. One result of the trial could be the sealing off of the landfill to prevent dangerous chemicals from seeping out of the landfill, owned by KAV-Co. of Kalamazoo, and into the underlying groundwaters. When asked if the commissioners’ protest could result in an earlier trial date, Deming answered “No one wastes his breath. But as of now, that’s the time that the court’s got." “All courts move as fast as the courts can move...As of this moment, that's the only trial time I've got," said Deming. The landfill, located off Doster Rd. in the southwest comer of Prairieville Township, was closed by Deming last January following a show-cause hearing brought by the state attorney general. Atthattime, a Nov. 28 trial date was set, but that date was adjourned by Deming at a recent hearing between the state attorney general’s office and KAV-Co. lawyers. In addition to the July, 1984 court date, and court set an alternate date of April 15, 1985. Wallace Hart, an assistant attorney general who will be representing the state at the trial, said his office is prepared to try the case anytime. "Frankly, I was amazed that the trial was postponed so late,” said Hart. Hastings primary lender in the transactions. Binnie said. Details of the sale were not disclosed at the request of Gulf + Western. Binnie said that Carlisle will "sit on the board of directors of E.W. Bliss" but the company will operate as a stand-alone company and Carlisle will not be involved in the daily operations of the business. An E.W. Bliss board of directors will not be announced, Binnie said, because the firm is privately held. He also said that no management appointments are planned at this time. Lewis A. Mahoney, former division manager, has been named president of the new company; Michael Kerr, former dvision manager in Hastings, has been named vicepresident of Hastings operations; and Alan Anderson, former Salem division controller, is now the chief financial officer. "We absolutely believe in Mahoney, Kerr and Anderson," Binnie continued. “We think they have done a fine job considering the poor market." Binnie said that Carlisle works closely with management, communities and workers when it purchases a firm. "We have been extremely successful in buying divestitures from Fortune 5u0 Continued, page 11 Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Vol. 128. No. 46 companies." he continued. "Our intention is to invest in the business and make it grow.” He said that they intend to invest in new product lines and develop new business and had no intention of hurting the operation Binnie said that he could not answer when asked if members of the management had money invested in the firm. A news release issued by the Hastings E.W. Bliss office said that a newly formed corporation made up of management and outside investors acquired the division of Gulf + Western. Mahoney said in that release th*» "the new company will operate essentially as it has in the past and all of the key management, engineering and sales personnel have been retained." "We will continue to invest in technological advancements to improve our product lines," Mahoney continued. He said that several Bliss product developments-have been adopted as industry standards and are providing major productivity advancements for customers. He added that recent innovative de«:gns appear .n the majority of Bliss’ product lines. Hastings, Michigan Price 20< Thursday, November 17,1983 Kevin Grote trial costs top $66,000 by Norma Peterson Barry County taxpayers have already spent over 366,000 to prosecute and convict Kevin Eugene Grote and the figure is still rising. Grote was convicted of the murder and robbery c.’ Francis Young and Helen Mott al Young’s Parker Road home in Prairieville on Nov. 30,1982. He allegedly stole $240 from the women. Judge Hudson E. Deming sentenced Grote on Oct. 21 to three life terms in prison without parole. Grote has already filed for an appeal and Barry County taxpayers will absorb the cost of trial transcripts which courthouse sources say will be between $7,000 and 38.000. The following estimates of the costs of the trial and jailing of Grote were released by county officials: 36,400 — 320 days lodging for Grote in the Barry County Jail. $6,280 — 314 days lodging for key witness Rodney Surratt in the Barry County Jail. $10,278—Fees paid to prospective jurors and jurors, meals and mileage. 1906 — Fees paid to witnesses. $9,360 — Detective Sgt. Kenneth Detyott’s salary for 120 working days devoted to the case. $6,720 — The portion of State Police Lt. Robert Golm's salary for time he spent working on the case. $5,800 — Paid to the Michigan State Police Crime Laboratory for processing evidence and on-the-scene investigations. $200 — Laboratory expenses for film, film processing, bags for evidence, etc. 3360 — Wages for five deputies on the scene of the crime for investigation and road block. $1,440 — Wages for deputies for 20 days of transporting prisoners to and from courts and jail. $3,1411.44 — Overtime wages for two deputies per day for 14 days of court time. $3,834.92 — Medical expenses for Kevin Grote resulting from alleged accident and paralysis at the Barry County Jail. The figure includes hospitalization, doctors* fees, lab fees, ambulance transportation and two days housing at the Washtenaw County Jail. $4,716.58 — Prosecutor Judy Hughes’ salary based on approximately 279 hours of court time and preparation time. $2,329.27 — Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley’s salary based on 163 hours of court time and preparation time. $3,236.80 — Judge Hudson E. Deming’s approximate salary based on 14 days of trial time. $1,136.80 — Court reporter Gay Simmons approximate salary based on 14 days of trial time. $66,147.81 — Total. Caofiooad, po*« 11 Holiday Deadline... The deadline for next week's issue of The Hastings Banner will be moved ahead to Monday noon for all display and classified advertising and all news items. Judges order new trial for‘murder for hire’ defendant Owens by Ken Reibel The Michigan Court of Appeals has or­ dered a new trial in the case of a Grand Rapids man convicted 1’2 years ago in Barry County of conspiracy and incitement to murder two men. Thomas Charles Owens, 38, was convicted in April, 1982, of offering to pay an un­ dercover "hit man” to kill two former business partners. The appellate court voted 2-1 for a new trial f or Owens, who is currently serving four life terms without parole in Marquette State Prison in the Upper Peninsula. A Barn* County jury convicted Owens of two counts of incitement to first-degree murder, and two counts of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. Prosecutors maintained Ownes hired a state police of­ ficer, John Fiedler, who posed as a "hit man” to kill his two ex-business partners: Paul DeLassus, formerly of Grand Rapids, and Douglas O'Laughlin, of Hastings. The two men were partners with Owens in Owens Excavating. In the majority opinion. Judges Thomas RoumeH and Richard M. Maher found that Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard Robinson erred several times during the trial. The judges stated that Barry County Prosecutor Judy Hughes "made no effort to justify admission of evidence of (Owen's) prior convictions." and that that Judge Robinson erred in admitting those con­ victions. In his dissenting opinion. Judge Daniel Walsh stated that the four prior convictions admitted were not similar to the crimes with which the defendants were charged, and that each conviction "bears significantly on credibility." All three judges agreed that Judge Robinson should have instructed the jury upon the element of first and second degree murder in regards to the charge of in­ citement to commit murder. However, Walsh dissented when it came to Robinson’s refusal to instruct the jury on conspiracy to commit second degree mur­ der. "I find no error in the court’s refusal to instruct on conspiracy to commit second degree murder. I am persuaded that there is no crime of conspiracy to commit seconddegree murder,” wrote Walsh. Walsh recommended no new trial for Owens, but instead that he be resentenced for incitement to commit second degree murder. The appeals court also ruled that the jury should also have been advised that in­ citement to commit first-degree murder is "a specific intent crime." "The defendant must have intended that the crime which he urged would in fact be committed," wrote Judges Maher and Roumell in the majority opinion. Specific intent, wrote the judges, may be defined as "the subjective desire or knowledge that the prohibitive result will occur." Similarly, the court ruled that there was not sufficient evidence that Owens "urged imminent action to justify a trier of fact in reasonably concluding that the defendant was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of incitement of first-degree murder. "The defendant did not urge Fiedler to commit the murders immediately. In fact, he agreed that Fiedler would not perform the killings until he was paid one-half of his fee and the defendant never paid Fiedler that money." In addition, the court ruled, Fiedler never received the schedules nor the photographs of the intended victims. Dissenting Judge Walsh concluded that there was sufficient evidence that Owens incited, induced or exhorted another to commit a crime. “The defendant's conduct cannot be fairly characterized as mere abstract advocacy of lawlessness." wrote Walsh. The court refused, however, to rule on the defendant’s claim that there was insufficient evidence of real incitement on Fiedler’s part to carry out the murders. The appellate court also ruled that Owens’ probation revocation must be reversed, reasoning that the defendant did not admit his guilt, nor that sufficient testimony was presented at the revocation hearing proving that Owens was guilty. Prosecutor Hughes said that if Owens' appeal stands, "there could never be a conviction on the incitement charge for our types of facts, which is hiring a hitman." Hughes said the appellate court's decision limits incitement to “riot like situations". The appellate court noted that the in­ citement to murder statute was enacted shortly after the 1967 Detroit riots, and ex­ pressed the legislatures concern regarding "riot like behavior." The United State Supreme Court in a 1969 case ruled that a state cannot forbid an advocacy cf the use of force or of law violation, unless that advocacy may produce "imminent lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such action." Hughes said there were no facts in the case to support a finding by the jury of incitement to commit second degree murder. "There is a line of law that states that if there are no facts to support a lesser offense, then you don’t have Io instruct j>n it," said Hughes. Continued, page 2 A stale appellate court has ruled for a new trial for Thomas Charles Ovens, accused last year of incitement and conspiracy to murder his two business partners. �-Basuttn Ofutidta Kennedy and us 20-years later New E. W. Bliss Hope for the future After months, even years, of rumors and an outright offer to sell from Gulf & Western Corp., E.W. Bliss Co. has been purchased by a group from the company’s management and outside investors. We see this as a positive step offering hope for the future of the plant in Hastings. E.W. Bliss Co. was once the largest employer in Hastings, with over 1,200 people working in the press and can machinery division here. Its years of strength, when Joe McKnight, Howard Tredinnick and Robert Shannon were at the helm of the local plant, corresponded with years of industrial growth and strength in the community. Housing was built to accommodate the workers and local business prospered along with the industry Companies throughout the world knew that the finest canning and press machinery were manufactured in Hastings. The tribute to this is that much of what kept the Hastings plant alive in recent years has been providing service and Darts for those presses built decades ago. But the years under Gulf & Western proved to be difficult times for the local plant and for this city. Even without other problenu, the firm was caught in a period when capital investments in machine tdois declined. Though we haven’t been privy to inside information mt ch of the time, we also know that the constant turnover in top management left a fear of the unknown hanging over the local employees. Continual layoffs .aised the fear. The workforce has dropped so badly that UAW Local 414 has only 90 people in active employment. E.W. Bliss Co. today is literally only a skeleton of the company that once was here. It has been in­ creasingly clear in recent years that G&W was not going to place E.W. Bliss Co. high on ita list of investments for the future. The reformation of the company this week has not yet lifted the fear of the unknown from the local workers. We don't know what moves the new owners will take to make the plant and its product lines profitable. But half of what the new own 'rs own is in Hastings and we hope they will take every step possible to im­ prove and expand what they purchased. We hope the employees of the company and this community will make every effort to aid the new owners in making their investment pay off. In return, we ask the new owners to work toward making the E.W. Bliss Co. an asset to this com­ munity. Thanks For What? Thanks for much (Editor’s note: The following editorial was written by the Michigan Farm Bureau and delivers a message that is appropriate for all of us.) The first New England Thanksgiving Day was an expression of gratitude for good crops and, long before that, other cultures held celebrations and festivals in thankfulness for bountiful harvests. Small wonder that Thanksgiving is a special day for farmers; they know the true meaning of “gathering in the sheaves." Others, liberated from the land by a productive agriculture, gather in their harvest from the shelves of a supermarket and use the day to give thanks for whatever their blessings might be. ■On this Thanksgiving Day, 1983, some cynics may ask: “What do we have to be thankful for?” Inflationary prices that make it tough to pay the bills? Innocent people killed in an airliner shot down by the USSR? American servicemen losing their lives on foreign so.' ’ Drug and alcohol abuse by school children? But whether or not th- • feel they have reason to be thankful, they’ll gladly use the day as a break from their labors, to watch the parades and football games on color TV sets in their warm living room, and then catch 40 winks to digest the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The blessing recited before the meal may be just another tradition, with little thought to the words, "Thank You for this food....” The golden brown turkey, the fragrant dressing, the pumpkin pie with its whipped cream crown...how can they who have never been hungry really know the meaning of that prayer of thanksgiving? But the cynics, we believe, are in the minority. The more perceptive Americans will look beyond the current problems of today and still find blessings to count. Most are living better, eating more, enjoying more of the “finer things” in life than ever before. They can even see that today’s concerns might be a blessing in disguise. They will remember that it was darkness that stimulated invention of the lamp, fog that produced the compass, and hunger for freedom that brought the Pilgrims to this land. America’s troubled times, and there have been many, have always brought out the best in her citizens; they have risen to whatever the challenge might be. That, in itself, is reason for giving thanks. by Steve Horton A lot of newsprint and film footage has already been and will be devoted to that slice of time 20 Novembers ago. The focal point is of course the Kennedy assassination, those four nightmarish days ot tragedy and haunting emotion that were etched indelibly into our collective memory. Along with those events, there's been a retrospective of the man and his presidency and of those events and times that surrounded him — the “Kennedy Years” if you will. As individuals and families we've al] ex­ perienced, or wili, the death of a loved one. The accompanying pain and sorrow are equally there whether the loss is of one 90 years or only 90 days. Usually though a death results from the natural causes of oH age or disease and, while we still mourn and question, we at least have a reason and, from that reason, have a better chance at finding some solace. The unexpected, tragic death, however — particularly of one that’s young or in the prime of life — is of a harder nature. We feel the pains of loss, but there’s also the won­ dering of “why" and the sense of “too soon” and "so much ahead". I suppose many of us are guilty of justifying and rationalizing such a death by giving it a different slant. We tell ourselves that he or she reached higher than most and thus fell harder; that their flame was of greater glow and so extinguished quicker; or that their life had a more passionate pace and so had an earlier ending. They become “Prince Charmings” and "Fair-Haired Ladies” within our thoughts. In allowing that slant to take place we usually deny, or at least downplay, the less glamorous reality that death came about from being in the wrong place at the wrong time or from a bad mistake or from weak or malfunctioning body parts. I don't know if the glassing over is good. It’s probably bad, but it’s certainly human. It cushions the blow, scabs over the hurt, and allows us to go on with the necessary business of living. Kennedy, for many including myself, was a creature of Shannon waves, of crooked crosses in lonely churchyards, and of snow falling softly over dark Irish bogs. He was Boston and Harvard and practiced the Catholic religion — a combination that supposedly was alien to the voting majority’s sensibilities — but he prevailed, stooping to conquer. He quoted Robert Frost’s poetry, laced the less serious moments with a dry humor, and was the man who accompanied Jackie Kennedy to Paris. For awhile, after his death, be became the stuff of myth and legend. Fortunately, however, time has eroded that pedestal. He has become again human for us and can be remembered accordingly — a man with weaknesses and frailties common to all of us, but one who also possessed the traits and instincts ot higher morality. There are various kinds of winners. There are the “so called”ones who drag others down, tread hard upon them, then crow their dominance. Then there are the vast numbers who earn a quieter sort of victory by contributing to and sustaining the amenities of civilization through family, work, church, school, and fellowship. And there are those few who possess an “esprit de corps”. They’re the ones who beckon us on to higher levels and nobler deeds; whose daring and love of adventure are beacon lights leading us over uncertain seas to safe, but new shores. There's been and continues to be debate ova- whether Kennedy was “great” or just "gOGu ’ on that scale of 40 U.S. Presidents. I don’t know which he was or whether it ‘Murder for Hire' cont from page 1 Hughes said that she argued on the record at Owens' trial that there were no facts to support a finding of incitement of second degree murder, and that Judge Robinson had ruled in the prosecution’s favor. Hughes said that a resentencing of Owens on incitement to commit second-degree murder, as recommended by Judge Walsh, is “certainly a better option than retrying the case. “The possible sentence is still life, so I wouldn't be losing too much if I agreed to such a move,” said Hughes. Seminar set to discuss business finance options Financial options available to all types of commercial ventures will be discussed at a luncheon seminar sponsored by the city­ county Joint Economic Development Commission (JEDC) on Nov. 29. The luncheon will be held at the Hastings Elks Lodge from noon to 1:30 p.m. The meeting is intended to give an over­ view of financing options and to answer questions about each major one, Joan Foster, JEDC director, said. Hastings Three questions to be covered for each option are: What is it? Who should consider using it and under what conditions? What are the first steps in using each option? The material will be presented by representatives of key government agencies, local banks and and law firms. A question and answer period is planned. On the agenda are Valerie Johnson, business development representative of the Banner Send form P.S. 3579 Jo P.O. Bom B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broodway, P.O. Box B. Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 46 — Thursday, November 17, 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County; $12 per year in adjoining counties; and $13.50 per year elsewhere. Michigan Department of Commerce; Mrs. Louise Rankin, attorney with the firm of Clary, Nantz, Wood, Hoffius, Rankin and Cooper; Rooert Picking, president of the Hastings City Bank; and Robert Sherwood, president of the National Bank of Hastings. Cost for the meal and materials presented at the meeting will be $3 per person, payable at the meeting. Advance reservations should be made through the JEDC office at 945-2454. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. even matters. I do believe he sought the good within himself and encouraged it from us — both as individuals and as a nation. He stood on behalf of peace and human rights and those other pursuits of the human spirit he called our “New Frontier". He told us that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step and, though he was lost early in that distance, a great many of those who started off beside him have continued on. Perhaps, after all the words of recollection are said and written and all the images of those yesterdays flicker before us. we’ll admit he didn’t quite fly as high or glow as bright or live life as passionately as we told ourselves he did 20 autumns ago after his tragic death. But we believed he did and, in believing that, tried ourselves to be those kind of things. We dared to be winners and, by doing so, he won. to the Editor The Barry County Historical Society held its annual banquet recently at Bay Pointe Restaurant on Gun Lake. During the session Society treasurer Diana Phillips (above) presented a $500 check tu John Patterson, director at Charlton Park for tne park's steeple fund. The donation— the first from the Society's newly established memorial fund— was given in memory of Gertrude Matthews, Dorothy French, Ernest Appleman, and Florabelle Stowell. (Below) over 100 persons attended the dinner-meeting. The Historical Society voted to authorize the board of directors to decide on a suitable memorial for deceased member Ernest Appleman and to establish a policy for appropriate action when members pass away. Banner defended To the Editor: First, in response to Mrs. Gray’s letter to the editor (of last week). I do not feel that you (The Banner) are creating controversy. It was merely an -opinion and the way another viewed the situation, which, is also freedom of the press and what our country is founded on, Mrs. Gray. Also with regard to your opinion "Lets keep the channels open", I feel that people are Reluctant to get involved because they feel that the> will not be listened to or ac­ complish any changes. I heard this over and over last summer as I went door-to-door with the referendum on the water rates. Yes, it was controversial and strong feelings on both sides emeiged , but ...never once did I hear any elected person say, "I do disagree although this has stimulated the community and I’m glad to see the input and involvement.” We reward and praise our chidren to en­ courage them. Shouldn’t we also then treat our public likewise? One further point, YES I do take CREDIT for the referendum. I started it, organized and pursued it to the end with the help and strong convictions of a handful of others. I enabled the people to have a choice. As for harping about the legalities, I went directly to the city attorney (as outlined in the city charter), and his opinion and in­ terpretation of the charter was that the referendum could be circulated. The city attorney then prepared proper wording of the water rate referendum. I guess I am the best example of what I am trying to convey. I stood for something I believed in and to this day, a year later, there are some with such strong personal feelings that they would go to lengths of writing to outside sources so as to delete any action or involvement that might have arisen again. Curiously, after doing so, a substantial water rate increase was passed. The system was solvent, the bonds covered. Because of the stifling attitudes, I chose not to pursue or actively campaign for election in the 4th Ward. By doing so, I feel. that I will have the freedom to accomplish other goals. Sandra Brace PUBLIC OPINION Where were you 20 years ago when JKF was shot? HoroW Dooling Doris Tinkler Ward Weiler Lois Roush Les Haskins Paul Frein Mary Furtier Hastings Indian Guides To the Editor : One of the special activities my son and I have been involved in during the past two years has been the YMCA Indian Guide Program. Indian Guide provides dads an opportunity to interact with their sons (or daughters thru the Indian Princess Program) one-on-one in tribal pow-wow — making crafts, going on field trips or playing games — or in their national meetings at the YMCA camp with swimming, bowling, roller skating, etc. Each tribe has six to eight fathers and their sons and they plan their own activities. I would urge any dad interested in a fun filled wholesome activity with their son or daughter, aged kindergarten thru third grade, to join us at our Christmas party at the Northeastern School on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Edward J. Hughes Some thoughts about Thanksgiving To the Editor: Thanksgiving... Another day has come when loved ones and friends bow their heads in silent Thanksgiving as they join the family circle. Whether the day brings gladness or sorrow there is always hope in the glorious sunrise of a brighter tomorrow We are thankful for friends who lend a helping hand that says "I love you" when we need it most. When I say "Lord, I know not where to go, I know not what to do” ... I can hear the Master say -‘in my father's house are many mansions, I go to prepare a place for you”. As day ends with a contended sigh, we are glad our Savior lives as twilight settles over a November sky. Helen Burroughs Delton THE QUESTION It’s been 20 years since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The significance of that tragic event assures it a place not onlyin history, but in our memories as well. Where were you when you first heard the news of the shooting? How did it personally affect you? The nation? Harold Dooling, Middleville: “I was on my way to work and had the radio on when I first heard about it. 1 couldn’t believe it. I think it sort of stunned everybody. I think my first thought was that maybe he (Kennedy) would pull through it.” He said he wasn’t worried about the fate of the country because Vice President Lyndon "Johnson was ex­ perienced. If anybody had to take over 1 didn't know of anyone who could take it (the presidency) over any better than he could." Doris Tinkler, Hastings: "I can remember that 1 was standing in the craft room (at the Barry County Medical Care Facility when 1 heard that President Kennedy had been shot. I can even remember what J was wearing. I had a pink plaid dress on. 1 felt so sad about it and remember thinking what a terrible thing if was not only because he was a President but because he was a husband and father too. 1 just wondered what's going to happen now (to the country)? Ward Weiler, Hastings: "I was working at Eaton Corp. The news just went through the shop. "My reaction was that mob rule seems to be taking over. Public officials aren't safe I don't like it." Weiler says he liked Kennedy. "He was a person who could see both sides, the past and the future ” Don Novint Mary Parker, Hastings: “I was getting ready to come to work on the 3-11 shift and I saw it flashed on the news. I remember that I felt stunned. It was like we had a country without a leader because I momentarily forgot about the vice president and I just wondered what’s going to happen now." ivols Roush, Hastings: “I was over in Taiwan (teaching) at the time...I was really shocked." She said she heard the news about a day later from a clerk in a military PX. Les Haskins, Hastings: "I remember it well. 1 was coming out of the Ford Rouge Plant, and I found out. Everybody quit early, and I went home and turned on the TV right away. We watched the whole thing, right through the shooting of Oswald and the President's funeral. "It was a highly dramatic moment in our history. The whole country was upset by what happened.” Haskins says the country handled the assassination well — "It stayed on an even keel." “Kennedy had a lot of personality. He came across well with the media, and that made people like him.” Paul Fruin, Hastings: “I was working for Echtinaw, and I heard it on the radio...It shook me up. (My thoughts were) that we lost a good president, h was a very great loss.” Don Nevins, Hastings: "I was in sixth ^rade, and we heard it over the loud­ speakers. Afterwards, we went to the playground, and talked about what hap­ pened. We wondered how he was killed, that's ail we talked about during recess. Everybody was saddened by it.” �The Hostings Bonner—Thursday. November 17. 1983. Page 3 Hastings Council rejects request for 6-inch Blair St. water main The Hastings City Council Monday night unanimously rejected a request by a N. East St. resident to run a six-inch water main down E. Blair St. Four of the five homeowners who would be assessed for the main protested the proposal in a statement, read to council by one of the property owners. Joanne Kelty, 704 Wilson St. "The running of water lines is unnecessary for any of the existing residents on the section of Blair St. in question. It would only increase the speculative property value for one homeowner whose assessment would be the least costly. It would have no benefit to any of the property owners on Blair St," read Kelty. The statement was signed by Tom and Joanne Kelty, William and Sally" Belson, 621 N. East St., Sanford Logan, 715 N. East St., and Ken and Helen Konieszny. 628 N. Wilson. The request for a water main was made by Ivan Thomas, 619 N. East St. The total assessment for the proposed line would have cost a total $2,623.38. an average cost of $460 to each of the four homeowner's opposed. Thomas' share would have come to $396. The block of Biair St. involved is currently undeveloped. Mike Klovanich. Hastings director of public works, said the water problem could be remedied by a builder running a pipe to lhe nearest city water main ..nd tapping in at that point. The water line would be privately owned, and maintained by the owner of the properly that benefits bv it J In other business: Council approved the installation of an underground 10.000 gallon lank at the corner of W Woodlawn andN. Broadway, at the site of the former Rapid Quick Stop station. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Carls gave the council assurance that he has inspected the tank and deemed it safe for storage of gasoline. Council recognized six Hastings CityPolice employees for their length of service to the city. They are Diane Mead, dispatcher five years; Deputy Chief Gordon Trick. 10 years. Sgt. Charles Jack Cross. 10 years; DanaSteidle. 10 years; Officer Al Stanlon. 20 years, and Officer Roderick Tietz. 20 years. Mayor William R. Cook noted that the years of law enforcement experience for the Hastings Police Dept, total 156 jears, and added "It's quite an accomplishment. It helps the city police to have the continuity of personnel in the department.” Councilman Gordon Bennett told the council that the Hastings Area Schools has created 26 additional parking spaces to alleviate a parking problem in the streets surrounding the Central School annex. Residents of that area have previously complained that adult education students, who meet in the Central School annex, were causing congestion on Walnut. Bond and Grand Sts., east of the playground, by parking their cars there during classes. Bennett, who is chairman of the Public Safety and Parking Committee, said he met Monday w ith Superintendent of Schools Carl Schoessel and Robert Miller, director of •>perational services, and received assurances thnt the school had found extra off-street parking for the students. "The area hasn't been as congested lately for several reasons, which may mean that it is improving, but it will still have to be watched." said Bennett. "It does look like (the schools and the city) are able to work together, and that's the main thing." Council approved spending $-18,000 for a Vactor Jed Rodder, a machine for cleaning the city's sewers. The $48,000 will come from the city public­ services department's equipment fund. The city paid election precinct workers a total of $873 for the Nov. 8 Odd Year Election, in which a total of 598 voters turned out. Council set a Nov. 28 date for a public hearing on two proposed commercial redevelopment districts Cloverdale man pleads not guilty to charge A Cloverdale man faces a pre-trial con­ ference before U.S. District Court Magistrate Douglas Hillman Monday after pleading not guilty to making a false ap­ plication and entry on a federal firearms application. That conference is scheduled for Nov. 21 Hastings School Board expected to fill 11V2 teaching positions Monday night Police open deer season early „ State Police Trooper Michael Hoskomp displays the 10-point buck that walked in front of his patrol car early Sunday morning at the corner of M-43 and M-37. The animal caused appiuximately $1,300 worth of damage to the vehicle's right front headlight, grill and fender. State troopers don't have a monopoly in ''cop­ deer’' mishaps this fall • three Barry County Sheriff Dept, cruisers have reportedly received damage in the past several weeks due to run-ins with deer. Fashion-Maker Fabrics! I The Hastings Board of Education is expected to take action to fill 114 teaching positions at it's Monday meeting. The additional teaching positions have been made possible as a result of the millage increase recently ap­ proved by voters. To fill the positions, the board will be recalling, shifting, and transfering teachers. Two additonal positions also are expected to be filled before the second semester begins. The board's meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Pleasantview Elementary School and members are ex­ pected to approve the following positions: —Mary Baker, librarian for lhe school svstem who has been called back to work. —Gordon Cole will be shifted from his current position in the physical education program to fill a high school guidance counselor spot. -Mickey Furrow will be shifted from the adult education program to a high school guidance counselor position. —Jack Longstreet will be recalled to the junior high guidance counselor position. —Barbara Case, currently teaching high school special education in a positon required by the state, will have funding for that program for three more years. The board had previously budgeted only one-year for Case's position prior to the millage vote. —Paul Simon will teach junior high art classes at the beginning of the second semes: er. He currently is teaching at Pleasantview Elementary School. - Valarie Campbell will be recalled to teaii teinedial reading in fourth through six grades. —Luana Furrow will be teaching elementary vocal music. Furrow was teaching junior high vocal music and home economics. —Jean Syswerda will teach junior high home economics. She was called back because of a transfer. The home economics position was not part of the millage. —Tim Newstead was recalled to teach elementary physical education. —Denny O’Mara was recalled to fill the adult education position vacated by Mickey Furrow. —Diana Johnston was hired to a half-time sixth grade position at Pleasantview. The computer literacy position for later elementary and junior high and the instrumental music position for later elementary and some secondary grades have not yet been filled. Superintendent Carl A. Schoessel said that he expects at least two more teachers to be recalled. "There will be some shifts and others will be called back.” he said. "Two of my happiest days in education were telling people t’ *y were coming back and visiting their classrooms," Schoessel said. In other business at next Monday's meeting, the board is expected to approve or act on the following: —The retirement of Richard Clark, fifth and sixth grade tacher at Pleasantview; Arthur McKelvey, part time The district would involve tax abatements for the owners of rehabilitated or new buildings, by creating a separate tax roll for the building The special roll could stay in effect fora period of one to 12 years. The properties involved belong to Walldorf! Furniture on E. State St.. and R&J Inc . owner of the former Rapid Quick Stop station on N. Broadway. Council also voted to send two city of­ ficials. with all necessary expenses, to a seminar on "Computers in Government", in Grand Rapids. Nov. 18. The two are Mike Payne, city assessor, and City Treasurer Jane Barlow. before U.S. Magistrate Hugh \\. Brenneman. The U.S. attorney prosecuting the case has said that Bean- will also be charged with eight counts of false acquisition of firearms. However, a spokesman for the U.S. District Court said Monday that no further charges have been brought against Bean. SUNDAY principal and sixth grade teacher at Pleasantview; and Dorothy Hoke, secretary in the administration office. —Appoint coaches for winter sports. —Approve a long term leave of absence for Jo Beth Bridleman. junior high secretary. -Receive a $1,700 gift for equipment for the high school wrestling team from a donor who wisi.es to remain anonymous. -Accept a gift from the Central Elementary School's PTO to purchase elementary classroom equipment for Central. —Hear an informative program about speech correc­ tion from Marilyn Scheck. South Jefferson Street Expandable vinyl tote style bag. 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Michigan to repeal of Section 11.14 of the Hastings City Code and the adoption of Ordin­ ance No. 181, an Ordinance to regulate the burn­ ing of refuse and other combustible materials within the City Limits of the City of Hastings. This notice is given pursuant to the Provision of Act 207, Public Acts of 1921 as amended. SHARON VICKERY. City Clerk We know you all had a grea'. time attending the first WBCH Home­ makers School. The whole evening was a fun and informative affair. Bosley's was glad to be a sponsor of this event and we invite you to use your Bosley’s coupons soon. V_______________ ____________ . I I I I To win, register at our store Sunday. I Need not be present to Wit.'!Drawing | each Sunday. j I | NAME| | I ADDRESS_______________________________________________ J L PHONE § J Bosley Our photo finishing will be avail­ able, beginning this week, with a new “3 M Photo Guard” protective coating. This coating protects your pictures against color fading, spills and smudges, cracking and scratches. This is an exciting new process that actually makes your photos washable. Stop in for de­ tails on our new “Photo Guard" protection. We have a brochure which explains the process and samples to show you. Best of all, there is no increase in price. k_____________ _____________ , DOSLEY • P H R RITIR C Y1 18 South Jefferson Hostings Phone ... 945-3429 The JCPenney Christmas Catalog The Christmas Catalog is only $1 and you'll receive a $1 merchandise certificate redeem­ able on any catalog order you place. Shop-by-phone 945-9537 JCPenney SHOP SUNDAY 11 to 4 Open Daily 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. �The Hastings Bonner—Thursday, November 17. 1983. Page 4 ATTEND SERVICES ST NOSE CATHOlJf < III H( H wtfi Hastings Area ■nd 11 GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 A Hanova r. Hastings I-eon* rd Davia. Paalor Ph 948-22'iG or 945-9429 Sunday. Sunday School 945 am . Worship Ham. Youth 5 pin.. Evening Worship 6pm. Fellowship and Coffee 7 15 p m Nursery fur all aervirva Wednesday CYC 6:45 pm prayer and Bihkatudy7pm WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METH Senior MYF 7pm. Thursday evening start­ ing at 7 pm Choir. UM Women. WORD OF FAITH FEUXJWSHIP. 2580 W Slate Rd (Old Algonquin .School) Paalnr Jeff Arnett, phone home. 948-2792. church 048 254H Sunday Sunday Srhool 10 a m . Worship 10:45 a m . evening arr- FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1130 N Broatlwuy toy Dr.vi.1 |) Garrett Phone 949-2229 Panonag*. M5-3195 Church Wh»rc a Chnrtian eapo-nenre makex you a member 9 45 am Sunday .School. 1045 a.tn Worahip Service. 7 pm Fellowship Worahip. 7 p.m Wednesday Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Haalmgi. Michigan 948-8004 Kenneth W Garner. Paalor Sunday Sre vkw Sunday School 945 a m Monung Worahip 11,00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p m Wadnwday Family Night. Adult Bibi* Study and Prayer 7:00 pm Sacred Sound* Rehaaraa) 8 30 p m Sunday monung earvice brnadeart WBCH ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann R1 in Irving Sunday Morning Prayer at 1030 Holy Coaimunion at 11-00 Th* Rt Rev William O lew,-a. Rector HARVEST CHURCH on M-43 fire mil*, uiuth of llaatxiga P**o>r L*rry Silverman, •awe Pa.tor Allan Wrich Ph 9488024 Service timea Tueaday night (prayer, prater, and worahip) at 7 pm. Thursday night (teet hing aerviee) at 7 pm., Sunday 9 30 a m. Sunday School (or all agre, 1030 a m morning wnrahip. 6 p.m evening wwahip "Word* of Truth" radio broadraxt daily at 2 p m on WDFP FM (95 3) al- on WMAX AM(14 H))at3 13pm BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 a jn.; Worahip Srevlrv 11 a m ; Prayer ServiceThursday 7 p m CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS Meeting al <Mt K Bond Sunday Sacrament inerting 900 a m.. Sunday School 1000 a m Branch Piwdrol David McMonigk Phooa 1-698-9849 or 94MIS4 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Bolt wood and Eaat State Hoad. 945-9121 Rev Donald I, Brad. Paator Sunday School 10.00 a m Worahip Ser- NORTH IRVING WEBLEYAN CHURCH CORNER OF Woncfachool and Wing Rd> Paator Mark Wade. 5519 Htwhler lid Phnn* 765-8287 Sunday School 10 a at.; VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Goap«l), 1715 Carlton Critter Rd Sunday mominx M-rktrr. praire *n<i liynnr lOlUi a m . Ereninit aarvr r*. rv*ntwh*Uc. 7 30 pm . Sunday Youth Mretmit G00 pm. Wadnrwlay Htblr Study anti I’rayre Mm ingat 730 pm KMMANUK1. EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Uirner nf Broadway and Cante. Si Fr. Wayne South. Rector Service* Sunday. 2I.A8TWCS QUIMBY UNITED METHOOIST CHURCH .1 milr* E. on M 7!) StevtnHrid. Paalor Sunday Church School 10 30 a m . Worahip Srevirr 11:30 a m United Mnh odi*t Wumm ■ lat Wrclnraday rach month missionary CHURCH, 307 E MarahaU St.. HaaCnga Rav. Marvin Skfcndlkr Phon* 945-6197. HASTINGS CHRLS-TlAN CHURCH. 102 E Woodhiwti Are Minuter ScxXt Davia Sunday Worahip 930 a m Fellowahip 1030 to 1100 a m Bible School II 00 a m to 12:00 noon Wedneadav Bible Study and Fellowahip 7JO Io 8.30 p m Phone 945-2076 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 North Michigan Miniatrr Steve Davia 945-2938 Sunday Servicr* Wan. Bible Study 11 a m. Evening Serncea 6 p m Wednesday Evening BibleS'udy 7pm GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 L 9414. Sunhy. Nov. 8 - »4S Suratey Chmdi School (all agate. 10.00 Worship Sar.xe Thursday, Nov. 3 - CIS Children* Choir. 7 30Sr Chair. Friday. Nov.4 ■ 9 to5*Hoii- Nov. 7 ■ 9.JO Woedwateb*rc(Btbi. Study) Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENh, 301 Ful a m.; Momiag Worahip 11 a-ia.; Evening Services, Youth « pa; Evening Worahip 7 HERITAGE HILUS BIBLE CHURCH. LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST. Hwy. M-50. % mik W of M-66. Lake 0^" R« Jam** Huktt. Partor W orahip 8.30 and 11 a m . Evening Srevicr st 7:30 p.m CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST. 912 Fourth Ave Rev Stephen Keikr. Ph 3748861. Sunday schedule changed Ort. 2nd The new schedule wiU be: 9.30-10:15 a m. Sunday School. 1030-11 30 am Worahip. 11 JO *.m. Coffee Hour TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Wank- Sunday School 9.45; Sunday Worahip 11 LAKEWOOD BAITIST. Putor Daryl Kauffman, 367-4555 Amaw from the high ■chool. 7180 Vrlte Rd. M-50 Sunday School 10 00 a m . Worahip Service 1100 ■m Evening Service 6 30 pm. WedtMMiay Prayer Meeting 7 30 p m CHRISTIAN REFORMED KIO S,nh Are Rev. Ben Ridder Ph. 3744607 9JO a m Coffee Hour. 9 45 a m Sunday School. 11 «.m. Worahip Service. Mmutry - Call Don Roe™ 852-9228 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. dot- 7 00 pm HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 220 Weal Col La St Bibk Lecture 9 30 am. Watchtower Study 10.45 a m . Tuesday ■ Congregation Bible Study 8 pm. Thursday ■ Theocratic ScKjoI 7 34). Service meeting 8 JO HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENT­ IST. 904 Terry Lane Phone 945-8884 Sat­ urday Ben-K-ra. Sabbath School 9.30 a m.. Worahip 11 a.m ; Turaday Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 7 JOp.m NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF HASTINGS. 236 E Colfai. Paator. R Miller Ph. 94.32762. Sunday School 10 a.m Cine* for all ■h»» Worahip aerv>re at Han EvangeItalic Service 7pm Twwfoy Praver Group. 10 am Full Gospel Woodland Area CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner ol lat and 2nd Av* . LrJte Ode.** Paator George Spr*. Phon* 3 74-8756 Sunday Morning Worahip Brevier 11.00 a.m Sunday School • 10 00 a m Evening Smw - 7:30 p m. Wrdnraday Evrmng Prayer Mretmg 7 30 p.m NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd Huaeell A. Sarver. Paator Phone 945-9224 Worahip aervicr 10.30 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadwuy. Jamru Hilgvmlorf. Paalor Sunday Sm icra. 945 a m Sunday School Hour. 11.00 a m Morning Worahip Service. G.00 p.m Evening Service Wedneadav. 7 00 p m. Smirra for Adulta. Tern* and Children KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN, corner of Barnum Rd and M-66 Woodland Piuter Grorir Spfa* Phone 367-2741. 945 a.m Worahip. 11 *.ra Sunday School. W«d naaday Prayer 8 p.m., W.M A. 2nd Wrditewiay eath month. Adult C.E. 2nd Satur PgACKUNTITO MFTH0CST CHURCH Church School for all agw 6.30 p.m U M Y.F Jr Hi. and U.M.Y.F Sr Hi; Blbte Hour • all agr*; lat Wadnauday 7:30 p m each month. United Mrthodtet Waw PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETH­ REN IN CHRLST. M-50 at Bell Rd Rev Doo Palmer. 10 am. Worahrp Service. 11 a.m. Sunday School. 6:30 Evening Service. 7.30 Wednesday Prayer Service REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS. S Jefferson at Walnut Kenneth Colburn. Paator Home 698-8567 Sunday School 10 a m.. Worship 11 am Middleville Area 10:45 a.iB.; Youth Fellowship Wednvailay 7 prn . Bible Study and Prayer Service Wrdneaday 7 p.m UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Naahvill*. Phon. 852-9719. Conwr Wash- FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH. 502 East Grand St Mark J Highman. Paator Ph. 948 2828 Sunday School. 10 a m., morn­ ing worship and children's church. 11 a m-; youth meetings. 5pm. evening worship. 6 pm. Thursday prayer meeting 7 pm. Thursday tern claaarw and Primary Advrn lure* 7 p.m Nursery provided for all ser­ vices We welcome alT HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Jack Bartholomew, paator. phone 945-4995 Robert Fuller, choir Junctor Sunday acheduk 930 Fellow ahip and coffee. 9 56 Sunday School. 11 00 Morning Worship. 6 00 p m Evening Wor­ ship; 7:00 p m Youth Meeting Nu-sery for all services, iranaportateon provided tn and from morning aerncaa Prayer meeting, 7 BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL 10 a m Morning .Service*, 11:15 Sunday School. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Lm*y Father Ray Allen Phon. 623-2490. -Sunday M*aa at 9 00 a.m. ST CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Naahvili*. Father Leon Pohl Paator. A munon of St. Rom Catholic Church. Halting. ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CHURCH. 2625 Airport Rd . Dick Taggart. Pastor Churrh phone 9488482 Sunday School 9 45 a m ..Worship 11 a m ; Junior Church 11 a m.. Evening Worship 7 p.m . Nursery HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road Paitoe JT Crawmer Phone 945-2285 Sunday School 945 a m. Worahip 11:00 am; Evening Service 7 p.m.. Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p m Lake Odessa WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, jute ,.rr v < u ■ ■ .. .... . *'« Md. FWot WorahipSarv.ee rlixS^%J0 im United IM? FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Ha* tinge. Michigan Wilkrd II Curtis. Minister. Eiken Higbee. Dir Chnatian Ed Sunday. Nov 20 ■ Morning Worship 9.30 and 11 00 Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 30 service over WBCH AM and FM 9 30 Church School Classes for all ages 10.30 Coffee Hour in the church dining room 10 30-124X1 Rehearsal of Chnstmas play, for those rontacted. in the Hall 100 Senior High Youth Fellowship mart al the church for srood-rulting earursion 8:30 Junior High Youth Fellowahip at the church MOnday 7:30 The Trustees will meet Tues­ day 7 00 Kirk Choir practice Wednesday 7 00 Chancel Choir praciice 7.30 Union Thanksgiving Service at St Rose Roman Catholic Church, anonaored by the Hastings Ares Ministerial Association AU are in­ vited Saturday 9 00 ■ 10 30 a m. Rehearsal for Christmas play All cast attend. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Ave Rrv Randall Kohls. Ph 3748753. Worship Hour 9 30 a m.. Fellowship Hour 10 30 a m . Church School Ham The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS ROALL PHARMACY Complete PrvKriptlon Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Ha»ting« and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY af Hastings, Inc. I nsu/ance tor your Ute, Home. Business ana Car EW. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf 4- Wostem Industry MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORM ED. 708 W Main StrwL Worahip 10 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 sjn.; Evening Wor­ ahip 6 p.m, MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M-37. juat north of MUdkvilk 795-9726 Rev Wraky Smith. Paator. Mark J. Highman. Pastor of Youth and Education Sunday School 9 45 a m ; Morning Worahip 11 a.m . Evening Servicr NEW LIF E TABERNACLE. 201 Ruasdl St Rev. Gary Finkhetner PIkmm 795-7429. Sunday Worahip Service 10 a m. and 7 p.m; Wedneailay Bible Study 7:30 pm PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 al Parmelee Road. Middleville Rev. Wayne Kiel. Paalor Phone 891-1585. Rev. Charles Doornboa. Aaautant Paalor Phone 705 3466 Firat Service 9 a.m.: Church School 10:15 am.; Second Service 11:15 a.m.; Evening Celebration 6 p m. ST. AUGUSTINE MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennu Boylan. Paator Phone 792 2889 Sunday Maae 11 a m Dowling Area ■ COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIEU) UNITED METHODLST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner officiat­ ing. Phone 758-3149 Country Chapel wor- COUNTRY FELLOWSHIP BIBLE CHURCH. Former Johnston Township Hall, Dowling. Jock W Edgerton. Paator. Sunday School 9:45 a m . Worahip 10.45 a.m.. Evening Service 6 p.m Wednesday NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. Tbs Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodway • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ’Proscriptions" - 118 S. Jofforson • 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan Wren Funeral Heme of Walnut & S. Jefferson in Hostings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. /A) Cook Rd. — Hostings. Michigan WOODLAND UNIThl) METHODLST CHURCH, Rev CoiMtancr Heffi-lfingtr Phone 3674961. 915 am Worahip Ser­ vice. 10:30 a m. Sunday School; 7 30 p.m Wednawday UMYF. Welrom, FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Wood hnd Rd.. Lake Odeau Paalor Richard Sew ■ink. Church phone 367-4621 Paator'a phone 3744WI8 Sunday • Monung Worahip 10:00 a.m ; Sunday School 11:15 ajn.. evening aennev 7.00 p m Wednewlay - Bibk Study 7:00 p.m ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Veit, Rd.. Woodland Timothy Rothfua.. Paator Sun day school every Sunday at 915. Sunday worship 1030 Coffee fellowship following Sunday worship on 2nd and 4 th Sundays each month Lutheran Brotherhood meets lat Sunday. 7.30 p.m Luther League meets 2nd Sunday. 6:30 p.m STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST CHURCH. William Blakeslee, paator. Ph. 387-7191. Sunday School at 10 00 a.m.. Worahip acrvics 11 a m., evening worahip ■t 7 p.m_. mid-week Bibk study. Thursday Delton Area Orangeville Gun Lake FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGE­ VILLE. 6921 Marah Rd.. 2 mile* aouth of Larry Tungate. Sunday School Supl Sunday School 9:45 am: Church Service* 11 a.m.. 6 p.m. Eretung Service*. W*dne*day 6 30 p m. S O C K 3 thru 6 grade*. 7 pm. Adult Prayer and HiMr Study. Bu* mmutry weekly with Ron Moor* Call 861 5413 for pickup MARTIN REFROMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Dnvr-m. walk-in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rrv Man :n Mretrr. Paator Worahip Serncea 10 a.m and 7 30 p m.. Sunday School 1L15 a.m. ST CYRIL « METHODIUS Gun Lak* Father Dennu Boylan. Piator Phone 7922889 Saturday Maaa 5 p.m : Sunday Maa* D-1STF.R REFORM ED CHURCH Doater Road near Pine Lake Re' John F Padgett. Paalor Sunday Wnrohip 9 30 am. and 6 p m . Sunday Schoi Ham. Youth Choir meet* each Monday 6JO pm ST. FRANCIS OF ASSLSI EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ORANG EVILLE Sunday Maaa 8am. Church School 9 a.m . Family Euchanat 10 am Nurarry 10 a m. Midweek •rr'icr' a* announced Father Kurt Fish. THE NOTE OF PRALSE (The New .Note) 12223 Chief Noonday Rd . Gun Lake area Sunday Worship 10am. Tuesday gospel owert 7pm. Saturday Bibk study 7pm. 3rd Friday of Month Youth Concert 7 p m Phone 795-7808 FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings WOODGROVE PARLSH. Coala Grove. Rev. Pamela Owen*. Paalor. Phone 3674137. Sunday church arhool 9.30 a m.. Worahip aervx-e 10:45 a m., choir 6 p m.. youth fellowahip 7:30 p.m Holy Commun­ ion firat Sunday of each mon I Women'a Fellowahip feal Thursday of each month at CEDAR CREFJi BIBLE. Campground Rd.. 8 mi, S.. Paator, Brent Branham Phone 633-2285 Sunday School at 10 a m . Wor­ ahip 11 a.m.. Evening Service at 7 p.m.. Youth meet Sunday 6 p.m.. Wed Prayer Bibl* 7 p.m. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVEKTLST. Corner Pif»r and Cedar Ci*ek Rd.. Paul S Howell. Paator Phone 94WWtU Saturday Service*. Sabath School 930 a m . Worahip 11 a m ; Wed. 7.30 p m Bible Study and FAITH UNITED METHODLST CHURCH-. Paalor. Elmer J Faurt On M-43 tn Delton Service* • Worahip 10:4.- a.m.; SundaySchool 9:30-10:30. Evening Service 6 p.m . United Methodul Women every firat Thur* day. 730 pjn. United Mcthodut Men every aecond Sunday 7 30 a. m MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Corner M-43 ■nd Milo Road. Doug Huntington Paator Rl No 3. Box 3I5A. Delton. Ml 491M6 Phone 671-4702 Sunday School 1000* m Worahip Service 11 00. Evening Worahip 6 00 pm. Wednesday Service 7 00 p.m INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton. Ph 823-2712. Located on M-43 in D*!ton Pa* tor Rax McMumv Ph. 343-4120 Sunday School9:45 a-tn.. family Worahip 11 am . evening *emee 8 p m . Wedaewlay Bible Study 7 pm. PRAIRIEVILLE < OM.ML'Nm CHURCH 10221 S Noma Rd Arena* from Prairie vtlkr Garage Rrv Bill B'*tr. Paator Sunday School 10 a.m . Morning Worahip Ham. Sunday Night 7 p.m . Bible Study. Wedrm- ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Fiona Rd . Driton Father Ray Alim, Noon the rest of the year Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 106 Cherry St Paator Jerry Drummond Phone 765 5134 1000 a m Sunday School 1100 a m Morning Worahip. Evening Worahip 7O0p m Wednevday evening prayer meetmg at Y.CW Club* 7 00 pm "A Grow mg Church For Coming Lord ' GALILEAN BAPTIST. 108th St and N Freeport Rd Phone 945-5704 10 < m Sunday School. Ham Monung Worahip. 7 pm Evening Semre; Wedneaday Pray er Meeting 7 30 p m HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M 50 north of Freeport at Kent lorua County Line Paator Rev Jerry Brenneman Church at Study. 10* m Morjg Worahip. 11 a.m. DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD. Paalor Gary Steven*. Phone 63344789 Meet* m Delton High School LG1 room. Sunday McCallum united brethren CHURCH, comer of Mulkn and Otis Lake Rd . Gary C Brooks, psvtor Ph 62J-822t> 7.-00 p.m. Mid-wwk prayer meeting Wedneadny at 7.00 p m Hickory Corners WCKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. R« Phil Perun*. Pa»tar 1(- am Sunday School. Ham Morning Worahip. Junior Church > uraery. 7pm Worahip. Wrdne* day 7 30 pm Family Night Mi**ion*ry Society ammd Friday. 7 p m Potluck William H. Heirigel, D.D. William H Heirigel. D.D.. 91. passed away Sunday. Nov. 13. at lhe M.J. Clark Memorial Home in Grand Rapids Dr Heirigel was senior miniter at the Hastings First United Methodist Church and .. DELTON ’ Mr Willie B. France, 64, of 5081 HASTINGS - Mrs. Nellie N. Doyle, 81. of the Trinity United Methodist Church in » *7i Rr- p,easanl Lake, formerly of 1135 Bachman Rd., died Saturday evening. Grand Rapids for a number of years before Battle Creek, died suddenly Tuesday, Nov 8 Nov. 12, 1983 at the Barry County Medicai retiring in 1961. 1983. He was bom Feb. 19, 1919 in Monterey’ Care Facility. She was bom in Pana. Ill Nov Dr Heirigel was bom Feb. 9, 1892 in Tenn., the son of John and Cora Lee 3,1902. the daughter of Joseph and Molinda Charlevoix County near Petoskey, the son of (Phillips) France. (Pope) Hunter. Henry C. and Elizabeth (Heintz) Heirigel. He married Juanita Powers on April 15 She married Frank Dovle in 1919 He His family moved to Allegan County 1944. They have lived at Pleasant Lake since preceded her in death in March. 1949. shortly after his birth, »hen to the Middleville She lived most of her married life in East area in 1907 where he graduated from high He was employed by Clark Equipment Co. 1951 0U1S'1,1 " co,nins t0 ,he Hasti"gs area in school in 1909. for 34 years and retired in 1981. Dr. Heirigel was married to Alta May Bell He was a committeeman for AIW Local Mrs. Doyle is survived by five daughters, on Sept. 29. 1917. He then attended Albion 939. Mrs. Paul (Dorothy) Gould of Woodlani College where he obtained his minister s He served with the Marines during World Mrs Julia Embrick of Hastings. Mrs' license. War II. Charles iZola) Humphres of Dallas, Tex., His first wife died of tuberculosis in Nov Mr. France is survived by his wife, Mrs. Albert (Ruth) Arens of Hastings, and 1930. Juanita; his children, Mrs. Donald (Linda) Mrs. Donald (Katherine) Wilhold of Fair­ On June 25. 1932 Myrthle While of Boyne Kahler and Ronald France, both of Delton, mont City. III.; four sons. Richard Doyle of City and he were married. Mrs. William (Doris) Bauer of Marshall Grand Rapids. Earl Doyle of Washington Dr. Heirigel served at a number of Stephen France of Bellevue, and Mrs. Robert Park, III., Martin Doyle of Kentwood, and pastorates during his 424 years with the (Vivian) Denny of Delton; nine grandJen-y Doyle of St. Louis. Ill.; 36 grand­ Methodist Church including the last 18 years ildren; 10 great - grandchildren; his mother, children; several great- and great - great at Trinity Methodist, then as District Cora Lee France of Marshall; a sister, Mrs grandchildren; two sisters. Mrs, Laura Superintendent for the Albion-Lansing Edith Harris of Battle Creek; and two Bates of Fenton. Missouri and Mrs. Susan District and finally ending his career at brothers, Alex France of Delton and Albert Burns of Pinckneyville, III.; and one halfHastings. France of Crossville, Tenn. sister. Mrs. Virginia Skillgas of Springfield. After retirement in 1961. his wife and he Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 11 111. She was preceded in death by a son built a home on Algonquin Lake and pur­ from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Joseph, in 1982, chased a cottage al Bay View. He also The Rev. Doug Huntington officiated. Burial Graveside services were held Tuesday became a broker with Hudson White and Co. was in East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. al Hastings Township and later Peninsular Securities for 10 years Memorial contributions may be made to the Cemetery. The Rev. Larry Silverman of­ The Helrigels also traveled extensively, Michigan Heart Association. ficiated. Arrangements were by Wren taking a trip around the world with the Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial con­ Kazmayer Seminar On that and several tributions may be made to Ba-ry County other trips they visited 54 countries on every Medical Care Facility. continent except South America. |i BATTLE CREEK - Mr. Charles E. Dr. Helrige! is survived by his wife. Severance, 89, of 14300 Hutchinson Rd., was Myrtle; one son. William Heirigel, Jr., of stricken at home Saturday, Nov. 5 and Hendersonville, N.C.; one daughter, Mrs. | pronounced dead at Lake view General Charles R. (Helen) Gibbs of Hartland, Wise.; TPOY. MICH. ■ Mrs. Jennie Mae Hospital. He was bom in Battle Creek and six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; Skibowski, 87, formerly of Lake Odessa died was a lifelong resident of the Battle Creek and one sister, Mrs. Wayne H. (Ethel) Friday, Nov. 11, 1983, at Oakland Medical | area. Freenor of Chelsea. He was proceeded in Care Facility, Pontiac. He was employed 32 years at the former A. death by one brother, Floyd. Mrs. Skibowski is survived by a step ­ B. Stove Co. in Battle Creek and later joined Services was held at the M.J. Clark daughter, Mrs. Margaret Littleson of Troy; the White Products Co. in Middleville, where Memorial Home Chapel Wednesday, Nov. 16, and several nieces and nephews. he worked until 1962, when he retired at the at 1:30 p.m. Internment was at the Riverside Graveside services were held Monday, | age of 68. Cemetery in Hastings with Dr. Stanley Buck Nov. 14 at 11 a.m. at Lakeside Cemetery. The i| Mr. Severance is survived by his wife, the officiating. Rev. Louis Baudone officiated. former Helen M. Ashley; sons, Charles E. Memorial contributions may be made to Arrangements were by Pickens-Koops Severance, Jr. of Fenton and Clarence of the M.J. Clark Memorial Home. Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. Battle Creek; daughters, Mrs. Maurice Arrangements were made by Metcalf & (Lucille) Newberry of Bedford, Mrs. Arthur Jonkhoff Funeral Home of Grand Rapids. B (Winifred) Langbridge of Kalamazoo, Phyllis Birman of Ada, Mrs. Keith (Jacqueline) Whidby, Mrs. Robert (Arleta) MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. - Mrs. Naomi Mack and Mrs. James (Genevieve) Hartzler, 76, formerly of Lansing and LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Cl fford Rogers 70 Crumback of Battle Creek, Erma Maddix of Clarksville, died Monday, Nov. 7,1983 at her of 3778 Tupper Lake Rd., died Sunday, Nov' Flint, and Denise Cook of Hastings; a sister, home in Minneapolis, Minn. She was bom 13, 1983, at Lansing Hospital. He was born Laura Aldridge of Beefford; half-sisters, Feb. 18,1907, one of 13 children, the daughter August 21,1913, the son of Guy and Florence Bernice Kelly of Augusta and Mrs. Charles of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Harvey Schrock of (Lozier) Rogers. (Rhoda) Walters of Battle Creek; a halfMiddlebury, Ind. He married Ada L. Snyder in 1935. He had brother, Bob Carpenter of Jackson; 26 She married Russell Hartzler Dec. 1, 1928. lived his entire life in the Sunfield area {grandchildren; 23 great- grandchildren: and She was an active worker at the Church of Mr Rogers is survived by his wife. Adaseven great - great - grandchildren. the Brethren all her life. She held numerous four sons. Cecil of Mulliken. Duane of Bur­ Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. church leadership roles. Her extension of ton, Dale of Sunfield, and Jim of Charlotte8 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in service to the local church included her one daughter, Mrs. Yvonne Powell of Ver­ Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may cooking for Camp Brethren Heights, Rodney, montville; 16 grandchildren; five great be made to Bedford Rescue Squad. Mich. She was also past president of Church grandchildren; one brother, Ray Rogers of Women United of Michigan for the last Woodland; and one sister, Bertha Walker of several years. She was active in the sales Lansing. exchange for refugee rehabilitation Funeral services were held Wednesday locations. CHARLOTTE - Mrs. G. Esther Lilly, 71, of Nov. 16 at2 p.m. from Mapes-Fisher Funerai Mrs. Hartzler is survived by her husband, 1965 Kimberly Dr., formerly of rural Grand Home of Sunfield. Burial was in Sunfield Russell; two daughters Ellen Cowels oi Cemetery. “ C'l*TWlltoe-tr Memorial™triXX -a? _ . ■ Ledge, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1983, at ----------- —--- - ••WVAWAVBW Ilia V Lynchburg, Va. and Babs Wheeler of Minm-»r4n —* rs._j Ingham Medical Hospital, Lansing, made to the « Heart Fund. neapolis, Minn.; two sons, Daryl of Lake following a long illness. She was bom August Odessa and Karyl of Lake, Mich.; 15 grand­ 28, 1912 in Warnerville, the daughter of children; and twe great - grandchildren. Charles and Mary (Fox) Warner. She Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 11 graduated from Woodland High School. NASHVILLE - Mr. Grant H. Silsby, 88, of from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of She was a member of the Needmore 903 Gregg St., died Thursday, Nov. 10, 1983, Lake Odessa. Memorial services were Cemetery Circle. at Pennock Hospital. He was born Dec. 22, Sunday, Nov. 13 at Lansing Church of the She married Harry Lilly March 17, 1942. 1894 in Baltimore Twp., the son of Frank and Brethren. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Mrs. Lilly is survived by her husband, Clara (Eaton) Silsby. Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may Harry; three sons, Darwin and Duane, both He was a life-long farmer. be made to the Church Women United of of Charlotte, and Douglas of Grand Ledge; Mr. Silsby is survived by one daughter, Michigan. six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Eulalia Groom of Smyrna; six grand­ Clarence (Dorothy) Faust of Lake Odessa children; and several great - grandchildren. and Mrs. William (Betty) Cappon of Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov Woodland; a brother, Victor Warner of 12 at 2 p.m. from the Vogt Funeral Home of Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. HASTINGS - Mrs. Doris L. Moore, 63, of Nashville. The Rev. Leonard Putnam of­ Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. 1890 Nashville Rd., died Monday, Nov. 15, ficiated. Burial was in Striker cemetery. Friday, Nov. 11 at the Barker-Leik Funeral 1983, at Pennock Hospital. She was born Home of Mulliken. The Rev. Jeffrey Nunham March 30, 1915 in Crystal Twp., Oceanaria officiated. Burial was in Needmore County, the daughter of Floyd E. and Lula Cemetery. (Morse) Marrison. HASTINGS - Mr. Ronald Edward An­ She married Melvin Moore April 15,1933 in drews, 25, formerly of Hopkins, died sud­ Lansing. denly Sunday, Nov. 13, 1983. He was born Mrs. Moore is survived by her husband, July 26,1958 in Grand Rapids. He graduated DELTON - Mrs. Sheila (Reed) Young Melvin; two daughters, Joan E. Winegar of from Hopkins High School in 1976. Thomas, 40, of 12749 Jones Rd., died Friday, Vermontville and Nancy K. Ostergren of He had been the manager of Carlton Nov. 11,1983, at Leila Hospital, Battle Creek. Nashville; one son, Keith Moore of Ver­ Center Mobile Village in Hastings. She had been in failing health for the past montville; eight grandchildren; 10 great ■ Mr. Andrews is survived by his wile, Jill year. She was bom in Battle Creek and grandchildren; six brothers, LaVern Ann, and a son, James Patrick; his mother, ?96idUated fr°m Hastings H‘Kh Scho°l in Marrison of Potterville, Roland and Mrs. Mona Ayers of Hopkins; three brothers Clarence Marrison of Shastshurg, Myron and two sisters, Gregory of Grand Rapids, I Her first husband. Dale L. Young, died in a Marrison of Florida, Floyd Marrison of James and Sandy of Caledonia, Dennis of H truck accident June, 1975. Lansing, and Forrest Marrison of California; Texas, Kimberly of Hopkins, and Scott and She was the coowner of Battle Creek and four sisters, Hazel Laberteaux of Beth Miller of Monterey Twp.; his grand­ Lanes, Battle Creek. She worked for four Haslett, Ruby McNutt of Lansing, Geneva mother. Mrs. Helen Miller of Walkerville; years at Battle Creek Community Hospital in Long of California, and Lula Pierce of Alma. and several aunts, uncles, nieces and the kitchen, then as a secretary in Main­ Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. nephews. He was preceded in death by his tenance Dept. Friday, Nov. 18 at Vermontville Bible father, James F. Ayers, Sr., in 1979. She was active in the Pennfield Teachers Church with the Pastor Paul Boger and Lhe Funeral services were held Thursday, Bowling League. She was also a member of Pastor Daniel Smith officiating. Interment Nov. 17 at the Hopkins Chapel, Gorden Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church will be in Capital Hill Memorial Gardens, Funeral Home. The Rev. Fr. Michael Hazard Lacey. Lansing. Arrangements are by the Vogt officiated. Interment was in Miner Mrs. Thomas is survived by her husband. Funeral Home of Nashville. Memorial Cemetery, Watson Twp. U Robert W. Thomas; three sons. Marine contributions may be given to the Intensive I Lance Corp. Scott W. Young, San Diego, Care Unit of Pennock Hospital. Calif., and JonB. and Troy M. Young, both at home; one daughter. Mrs. David '■ Michelle) L. Hickman of Spring Lakes, N.C.; a stepson, Tony W. Thomas of Lake City, Fla., a stepdaughter, Terrilynn Thomas of Sunnymead, Calif.; her mother, Edna Reed of Battle Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Conrad and Mrs. Donna Smith, both of.Battle Creek; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Iva The public is again invited to attend the Rev. Steven Reid of the Quimby and Peace Reed Crammer of Vermontville; and two Hastings area Ecumenical Thanksgiving United Methodist Church, Rev. Dave Garrett stepgrandchildren. Service on Wednesday, Nov. 2T. at 7:30 p.m. of the First Church of God, Dr. Myron Funeral Mass was 10 a m. Tuesdav. Nov 15 Hosting this year’s service is the St. Rose of Williams of the First United Methodist at Our Lady of Great Oak Catholic Church. Lima Catholic Church. Church of Hastings, and Rev. Robert Pohl of 6517 Lacey Rd. The Rev. David C. Otto of The program will call for Rev. Willard the St. Rose Catholic Church. Battle Creek officiated. Burial was in Curtis of the First Presbyterian Church of In addition the Folk Choir of St. Rose will Banfield Cemetery. Arrangements were by Hastings to give the homily. sing. Shaw Funeral Home of Battle Creek. Also taking part in the service are Rev. Following the service, a social with coffee, contributions may be made to Pamela Owens of the Woodgrove Parish, cookies, and doughnuts will be held at the Calhoun County Cancer Society. parish hall. Willie B. France GRACE HRF7THREN CHURCH. Veeder Road. 1 Mik south of M 54) between Darby and Na*h Rn»d. p*,U)r Rj) Stevens Phone 084816 10 a m. Sunday School, II a m Morning Worship. 7 pm Sunday evening worship. 7:30 p m Wrdnraday Prayer Servirv ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odeaaa Rev Lotua Badone. Admuus trator 374-8274 or 374-7408. Saturday Maaa 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Ma**e* 8 and 10 Sunday School. 10-4.1 a m Worahip Stevie 6 pm Young Paopte Maelii*. 700 p.m. Eiremng Service; W*dn«*d*y 7 30 p< Hihle Study and Prayer lloer Preecnunael ing aerviee on all proliiem* Phaioe Mill 758ilHtOor WkH7l3 • FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 945-9574 Minuter Dr Myron K Willum. Sunday. Nov 20 - 9 30 a m Church School ilaaves for everyone 10 30 a m Coffee Fellowship. 1030 am Radio Broadcast. WBCH. 11 a m. Worship Service, "Good God. Oh God. Thank God' I Chrorucles 29 1-13, II These 2:16-3 5. I uke 20:27 38 5 00pm ConTirmalxm Class. 6 00 p m Jr Hl and Sr Hi Youth Fellowship* Monde y, Nov 21 • 7 00 pm Finance Committee Meeting. 7 00 p.m Boy Scout* Tuesday Nov 22 • 9 30 am The Challenge of Being • Woman" class. .1 00 p m Cub Den. 7 30 p m Adult Council Wednesday. Nov 23 - 3 90 p tn Cub Den. 3 00 p m Children'a Choir. 7 30 p m. COMMUNITY THANKS­ GIVING SERVICE. St Rose Thursday. Nov 24 HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY uariea Nellie N. Doyle Charles Severance Jennie Mae Skibowski Naomi Hartzler Clifford Rogers Esther Lilly Grant H. Silsby Doris L. Moore Ronald E. Andrews Sheila Thomas Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service planned Nov. 23 at St. Rose Catholic �. Social Daltons celebrated 50th anniversary Nov. 6 Nicholson-Gillespie united in marriage Randalls to observe 60th anniversary June Nicholson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Nicholson of Hastings, became the bride of Doug Gillespie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Gillespie, on October 8, 1983 at the Hastings Free Methodist Church with Rev. Donald Brail and Rev. Kenneth Vaught (also organist) officiating. Mrs. Lois Pierson, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and the bridesmaids were Mrs. Ruth Payne, cousin of the bride, and Mrs. Shelly Dickinson (also soloist), friend. Carl Nicholson, brother of the bride, was best man, and the groomsmen were Fred Pierson and John Brogan, friends. Larry and Stanley Nicholson, brothers of the bride, served as ushers. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Gee. Mrs. Haroldine Brail was guestbook attendant. Mike and Trevor Gillespie, nephews of the groom, were gift attendants. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Leason Sharpe Hall. Soloist was Jack Hurless. After a honeymoon in Florida, the couple now reside in Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Asa H. Randall will dine with their family on Sunday. Nov. 20, at the Middle-Villa, celebrating 60 years together. Hosting the dinner will be Mr. and Mrs. William Hanson, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Randall, Mr. Asa C. Randall. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beckwith, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gordon, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Pennington and their families. The Randalls were married November 25. 1923 in Ionia and farmed near Lowell before moving to Hastings with children Edna, Carl, Asa and Margaret. Three daughters, Alice, Ruth and Pearl (Skip), were born on the new farm, making a full happy farm family. Ruby was born to Emma Stevens and Edward Shattuck of Ionia. Asa was the son of Elsie Leroy and Solomon J. of St. Johns. The Randalls have spent several years in California near their daughters Edna and Alice and grandchildren. At present, they live at 5033 Bedford Road, Lot 25 in Hastings. Bump-Doolittle engagement told IT'S A GIRL Russell Jr. and Sherry Easy, of Hastings, Nov. 12, 5:12 a.m. 7 lbs. 9 ozs. Alan and Rebecca Totton. of Hastings, Nov. 13, 12:59 a.m., 7 lbs. 6 oz. Robert Jr. and Katherine Wellman, of Middleville, Nov. 15,8:30 a.m. 8 lbs. 12>*> ozs. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence J. Bump of Kalamazoo (formerly of Hastings) wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, ,Tamara Lynn, to Lonnie Doolittle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Doolittle of Kalamazoo. An April 28 wedding is being planned. Tami is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bump. Sr . and Christianna Service of Hastings. The Raymond Daltons celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary November 6 at the Lake Manor Apartments in Lake Odessa, with a family dinner at 2 p.m. Sixty-five guests enjoyed a bountiful dinner. The former Adelaide Coppess and Raymond Dalton were married November 4, 1933 at Sunfield by the Rev. Don Carrick. The Daltons have lived at their present farmhome for the past 43 years. The Lakewood United Methodist Church of which they have been members for 54 and 49 years, respectively, honored them at the coffee hour following the 8:30 a.m. Sunday service. The event was sponsored by their son, David, and a niece, Kathleen Rush, assisted by other family members. Thalers to celebrate 50th anniversary Gragg-Cowan engagement told In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Thaler of Middleville, their children and grandchildren request the pleasure of your company at a reception, on Saturday. Nov. 26 from 2 p.m. to5 p.m. at the Leighton United Methodist Church Parish Hall. 4180 2nd St.. Caideonia. Your love and friendship are cherished gifts, we respectfully request no other. Mrs Alicia Lethcoe of Middleville wishes to announce the engagement of her daughter. Alana Jane Gragg, to Alan Cowan, son of Mr. and Mrs William Cowan of Salt Coats • Ayrshire. Scotland. Alana is employed as a head nurse at University Hospital in Ann Arbor. Alan is in the Royal Air Force, based at Brampton. England. An April 1984 wedding is being planned. Friends of Library to host story hour Woods feted on 25th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. David O. Wood were honored with a surprise open house celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on Friday. Nov. 10, by family and friends. They were married on Novembers, 1958 in Augusta, Mich. They have four children: Ray and Wendy Hasklej of International Falls. David Wood Jr.. Michael Wood and Stephen and Holly Bolthouse, all of Hastings. They have two grandchildren, Caleb and Craig Bolthouse. Marriage Licenses Friends of the Hastings Library will host a Thanksgiving story hour on Saturday. Nov. 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The stories are for children preschool through third grade. Terry John Woodmansee. Dowling, 24 and Teresa Roush. Bellevue, 22. Theodore Dean Marine, Cloverdale, 52 and Margaret Ruth Hamilton, Cloverdale, 42. Norman Dudley Aspinall Jr.. Hastings. 23 and Denise Ann Cappon, Hastings, 19. Wayne R. Seeley Jr.. Middleville, 19 and Agnes Ilene Chewning, Hastings, 17. Wayne E. Kidder, Hastings. 29 and Loretta K. Buning, Caledonia, 25. Area Births ITS A BOY Steven and Patricia Hard, of Hastings, Nov. 14, 4:59 p.m., 7 lbs. 15 ozs. Willcutts to observe 50th Carl Willcutt and Doris (Boyer) Willcutt will celebrate their 50th anniversary on November 25. They lived 17 years in Nashville before moving to 9572 Cherry Lane. Wall Lake} Delton in May of 1954. . Carl worked in Nashville at the Creamery' and Lentz Table Co. before going to Union Pump Co. in Battle Creek. He retired in 1965 due to poor health. Our Community’s Churches —An Historical Look First United Methodist of Hastings One of the oldest of our community’s churches is the First United Methodist Church of Hastings, 142 years old to be exact. The church was organized in September 1841. The Rev. Daniel Bush was its first pastor and, in fact, was the first resident pastor in Barry County. An $80-a-year circuit rider, he was sent to the area in 1841 by the Methodist Conference to estaonsn "missions” in Barry, Eaton, and northern Kalamazoo Counties. Rev. Bush brought his family and household goods to the future city of Hastings from Grand Rapids by ox cart He was welcomed to the area by Mr. and Mrs. Slocum Bunker. This building, which now houses the Odd Fellows Lodge, wos built by the First United Methodist Church in 1860 and served as its place of meeting and worship for 51 years. The present-day church, minus the west wing, was consecrated in Sept. 3, 1911. It cost $42,000 to build. The first four leaders of the new church were Alonzo Barnum, Lorenzo Mudge, E.R. Carpenter and Aaron Ellis, all of who lived from nine to 22 miles from the village. For the first four years the Methodist congregation met in the log homes of its member' During that time, in 1843. a parsonage was built, a 24 x 20 log cabin with specifications of "one story high, to be done off in plain style; one room, bedroom, pantry: and a shanty barn, the lot to be fenced in with rails". In 1845, during the pastorate of Rev. A.C. Shaw, the membership built a log church where the people "hungry for the Bread of Life" assembled. The log church served as a place of wor­ ship and meeting until 1859. At that lime, during the pastorate of Rev. Jeremy Boynton, a new building was erected and dedicated at the comer of Jefferson and Green Streets. Volunteers cut and donated the lumber which was hauled to the saw mill by ox cart A transcript was added to the church in 1875 and a lecture room in 1892. In 1911 — with completion of the main section of the present-day church — that building was sold to the Odd Fellows Lodge and is still in use by the organization. The present building, exclusive of the addition on its west side, was consecrated on Sept. 3, 1911. The structure, including seats, lights, and heating, was built for S42.000 while the building site cost S1800. Under the direction of Bishop Quayle, the $42.00 for the project was pledged within a half hour. In 1949, during the pastorate of Rev. Leon Manning, the church chancel (alter area’ was changed at a cost of $25,000. The west addition — the fifth major building program in the church’s history — was started during the pastorate of Dr. William Helrigel and completed after the Rev. George Elliott was assigned here. Cost of the project was $160,000. It was con­ secrated in the Fall of 1961. The First United Methodist Church of Hastings has had 55 ministers in its history. The last one, Rev. Sidney Short, left in 1982 after 11 years. The current one. Dr. Myron Williams, is starting the second year of his pastorate. Last week's photo, which was used to in­ troduce this series, identified the bulding as being the Odd Fellows Hall and the home of the First Methodist Church until 1911. The bulding was actually the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings before its modernization. Try Us.. You’ll Like Usll! SPECIAL OFFER of a 3-Month Subscription $950 Only Ba,rv0nti7’Y (Just for those folks you have never subscribed before, or who subscribed before, but haven’t received the paper in some time...this offer is FOR YOU!) Hastings Banner ]| J Add My Name to Your... | “TRY US” Subscribers | Name | Address._______________________________________________j City Ml. 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Mrs. Frey has already chalked up 45-years as a 4-H leader and still continues to serve in that capacity. Last week she was honored with a special award in appreciation of her service to the organization. Currently a leader in the Banfield 4-H Club. Mrs. Frey says she was IB-years-old when she first got involved in teaching 4-H through the encouragement of a cousin. She’s starting her 46th year as a 4-H leader and says she keeps up her work because “I like kids and 1 enjoy kids...I dvn’t usually have to raise my voice and I like to do the activities myself. “I enjoy seeing the kids do thingsand I like to get parents involved too. The more people you get to help with things, the better everyone comes out.’’ Born in Kent County, Mrs. Frey said her family moved to the Lacey area in Barry County when she was quite young. She at­ tended the former Ellis School and the Briggs school where she later spent six years teaching. Her father also attended Briggs as a youngster. She graduated from Bellevue High School and attended Barry County Normal to prepare herself for a teaching position. She later received a degree from Western Michigan University the same year one of her daughters graduated from high school. After her first teaching job at Briggs, Mrs. Frey taught for 21 years in the Battle Creek Public School system before she retired in 1978. Most of her teaching years (1958-78) were spent at the Lincoln School in that city. She taught sixth graders most of that time. "We had some good years. I think the world of those kids. I stjll see some of my former students and some of the teachers now and then.” During her career, she joined in many activities with the kids including basketball and comments, “I could make as many baskets as the boys could." With her 4-H youth, she says having a minor in home economics has proved helpful. "I like to sew myself and I make practically everything I wear." Mrs Frey likes to incorporate social ac­ tivities along with work bees in the club’s format. And she enjoys trying different projects along with the traditional sewing and cooking ones. A new project called folk patterns has really intriqued her and the 15members of the club. “The kids took to it (folk patterns) like ducks to water," she laughs. Folk Patterns involves history-related projects offering the youth an opportunity to learn more about such things as their family history, old-time skills, and modes of dress from long ago. Mrs. Frey and her husband, Leo (a Hastings High alumnus), were married 47years ago this month. They moved to their Banfield Hoad home nearly 42-years ago. She notes that it was a tennant house then and she and her husband added on to the struc­ ture and remodeled it. Mrs. Frey refurbished the woodwork herself. The Freys have four children, eight grandchildren, and one-great-grandson whom Mrs. Frey babysits several days a week. The couple’s children are Vergeleen Leonard of Bellevue, Norman of Alpena, Marvin of Dowling, and Katherine Hernendez of Byron Center. Active in church activities, Mrs. Frey is a Sunday Schoo! teacher at the United Methodist Church in Banfield and belongs to the church’s women's society. She’s also affiliated with Love Inc., a helping agency headquartered in Hastings. Because her husband is a Mason, she said both are involved in that organization. Personal hobbies and interests are acrylic and oil painting, quilting, making pillows, gardening, raising plants, and cooking, she said. Eleanor Frey's recipe for banana bread is a blue ribbon winner every time one of her 4-H youth uses it for competition in the county fair. Mrs. Frey, a retired teacher, earned an award lost week for 45 years of volunteer service as a 4-H leader A favorite recipe Mrs. Frey shares with readers is for a banana loaf. "I found that recipe a long time ago and I’ve used it more than any recipe I’ve ever had." 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WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC All Deposits Insured up to $100,000.00 Thanksgiving Day travel expected to surpass last year’s More travelers will be on the road and in the air headed for family Thanksgiving gatherings this holiday compared to last year, according to the Automobile Club of Michigan. “A year-long upturn in domestic travel shculd continue through our Thanksgiving bookings," stated Jim Drury, Auto Club’s Travel Operations manager. “The major factors are the improved economy and our increased travel promotion. “Auto Club cruise and air ticket sales for the first nine months of this year are up more than 20 percent compared to a year ago,” Drury said. "Bus tour bookings are running about even with last year's while rail ticket sales are down slightly." Major air carriers surveyed by the Auto Club reported up to a six percent increase in ticket sales for the Thanksgiving period. None of the airlines has added extra flights. The Michigan Department of Tran­ sportation has measured a 3.5 percent in­ crease in the number of miles driven by state motorists so far this year over 1982 and that trend should continue during Thanksgiving. Over the Thanksgiving period, more than 350 million miles are expected to be logged by motorists in Michigan. The 102-hour holiday runs from 6 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 23) through midnight Sunday (Nov. 27). Airlines report the most heavily booked flights over the holiday are to New York City and to Arizona, Florida and the West Coast. The busiest travel days will be Nov. 23 (the day before Thanksgiving), 27 and 28. Passengers are advised to be at the airport at least one hour before departure. Travelers planning to fly this holiday should find best flight selections on Nov. 22, 26 and 29. Tickets may be limited to firstclass seats and morning departures to some destinations. Amtrak and Trailways officials also said best travel days for their passengers will be before Nov. 23 and after Nov. 26 or 27. Last Thanksgiving Day holiday, 27 persons were killed in 23 traffic accidents on Michigan roads. That compares to 13 fatalities in 1981, said the Auto Club. More than 80 percent of those killed over Thanksgiving last year were less than 25 miles from home. Alcohol was known or •uspected in more than half of the fatal accidents. Interest Paying Christmas Club for '84 »3.00...5°.- Cream margarine; add sugar gradually and continue to cream. Add slightly beaten eggs and mashed bananas. Sift flour, salt, and soda together; add alternately with sour milk to creamed mixtured. Bake 1-hour in greased and floured loaf pan at 350-degrees. Yields 1-Ioaf. Eleanor’s Banana Loaf Rest Easy with an NBH... •1.00. • .50......... •2.00. ..50------ 4-Tablespoons sour milk or buttermilk. Barter ■ Cash - Or Combination 1 ITEMS FOR TRADE or SALE • Wood Stoves • Wood Furnaces • Wood Boilers • Domestic Hot Water • Heat Exchangers • Solar Equipment • Controllers • Glazing • Collector Material • Storage Tanks (200 gal. and up) • Greenhouse Additions • Insulation • Cellulose ■ Fiberglass ITEMS WE’RE SHOPPING FOR • Light Pickup, new or used • Building Materials • Carpeting • Insurance • Cash • Advertising • Firewood • Labor Bill & Mike’s ENERGY SHED M-66 at Woodbury 616-367-4660 DI Y or Complete Installation Uses for the old wicker basket is truly manifold. No longer limited to holding colored Easter eggs, the wicker basket has “come into its own". It's useful as a decorating tool, combined with other accouterments, or displayed alone holding a dried floral arrangement or freshly cut evergreens. It commands attention in any room decor. The wicker basket is lovely used in groupings, or becomes very practical as containers for displaying favorite possessions. Wickerwork was known as early as 4000 B.C. when Egyptians made baskets and lightweight furniture from it. Some wicker pieces survived in Egypt because of the extremely dry atmosphere in the masonry tombs built above ground. Greek stone carvings also show people seated in chairs of woven wicker materials. By 1569. a basket-makers' guild was established in London. In America, baskets were being woven by Indians to hold grain and fruit. Some were so leak­ proof that the Indians used them for cooking, filling them with cornmeal and water into which was dropped heated stones. The Shakers were famed for their basket making. For years. America’s southern highlands have offered a wide variety of strong homemade baskets in handicraft centers, village shops, and mountain cabins along winding high­ ways. Legend says that "Nantucket Lightship" baskets were woven by sailors on long tours of sea duty. Made of graduated sizes, the baskets nicely fit into a nest. A nest of eight made anytime before the 1920s is valued around $4,000. The word "wicker" is believed to be of Scandinavian origin, evolving from the word "wikka", meaning to bend, and "vikker”, meaning willow. Wicker is not a material in itself but rather an umbrella term covering several dif­ ferent materials: rattan, willow, cane, raffia, reed, rush and some dried grasses. Baskets can also be made from vines; grape, bittersweet, honeysuckle, and "Virginia creeper". Four different techniques are em­ ployed in basketry: wickerwork, twining, plaiting, and coiling. Wickerwork is a simple over-and-under technique — also called in-and-out. The basket maker also needs round wooden molds on which to shape the baskets and a fan-shaped mold over which a split basket is woven. Baskets should not be displayed or stored near sources of air-borne grease. The best method of cleaning old wicker baskets is to wash them thoroughly with a soft brush and warm, soapy water. A very diluted household bleach will lighten soiled reed and willow pieces that have teen left in their natural state. After cleaning natural wicker, its light beige color can be maintained by applying a coat of colorless lacquer. If the basket is dry and brittle, apply equal parts of boiled linseed oil and turpentine, inside and out. Baskets should be bought only when they are in very good or excellent condition. Generally, good baskets can be found at flea markets, antique shops or auctions. Only a few years ago. a large basket could be bought for a mere pittance — but no more! Collectors of primitives are ready, willing, and able to pay whatever amount necessary to acquire these beautiful old pieces in good condition. Mental patients at the Kankakee. Ill. mental hospital made large, beautiful baskets in various sizes and sold them for $1.50 each. Today, they are selling for $90 and up. This type basket is called the "Kankakee" by knowledgeable collectors. Many baskets are now collector’s items and are selling for prices w? wouldn’t have dreamed of a few short years ago, such as: round six-inch basket with handle, $30; sewing basket, wicker and bentwood, $65; and double plaited five-inch basket with handle, $75. The use for which each basket was intended determined the size and shape of the basket. Needs for baskets varied — from holding fireplace logs to holding tobacco leaves, berries, mending, yeast dough, cheese, plants, or market produce carried on the heads of natives. There’s also a “goose” basket, used to cover the head of a goose to keep it from biting when its feathers were plucked for pillows and feather-ticks. Besides wicker baskets and fur­ niture, baby “buggies", wicker food hampers, egg gathering containers with handles, and funeral baskets were all part of our parents’ and grand­ parents’ world. Today, baskets holding herbs to be dried can be hung from room rafters or they can be grouped on wide window sills. They can be placed on the floor, coupled in a comer with an old quilt or an Indian rug, then add a large primitive wooden dough-bowl, filled with pine cones and red holly berries, or luscious big red apples and cinnamon slicks. An old wooden sled or wagon filled with a vintage teddy bear and some rag dolls, large old wooden child’s blocks, coupled with old baskets filled with dried baby’s breath, makes a delightful showing in the family room. A few old wooden advertising crates and varied sized baskets, filled with dried florals or evergreens, make a warm country setting. The options are limitless in using these old treasures as decorating tools and also to bring warmth and charm to our homes of today, from the homes of yesterday. Middleville parade planned Dec. 10 December 10 is the date set for the annual parade sponsored by the Middleville Lions Club. Parade Chairman Bill Kenyon reports the need for more floats and units. Anyone interested in participating, please call Bill at 795-3379 (days) or 795-3669 (evenings) Delton Sweet Adelines seek members CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1983 at 7.45 p.m. at the Council Chambers in City Holl, Hastings, Michigan for the establishment of a Commercial Redevelopment District. Said district to be: 1. Lot 22, Supervisor Choses Addition No. 2 of City of Hastings. 2. Lot 485 of the Original City; except the East 21.5 feet: also except the North 12 feet for alley purposes. purposes. This notice is given pursuant to the provision of Act 255. P.A. 1978 Section 5 (3). SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk The Delton Chapter of Sweet Adelines invite area women who love to sing, to their membership night being held Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m in the DeltonKellogg High School ban­ droom. The chapter is looking for 15 new members so why don’t you come and be a part of this harmonious singing group. Members come from all areas so if you need a ride please contact membership chairman Betty Thalmann at 623-8297 or director Pal Williams at 623-5390. Remember ... if you're a woman who gets a real thrill out of singing, the Delton Chapter would love to meet you. They're an In­ ternational organization devoted to the joy of singing barbersop harmony both for themselves and for others. �7 he Hostings Bonner— Thursday. November 17. 1983, Page 7 Woodland News by Catherine Lucas Tuesday afternoon in the Woodland Lions Den. After a short business meeting. Duane Reuther spoke about his musical career and amplified string instruments. The club also held a silent auction. Refreshments were served by Ann Marie Othmer, Lee King and Edna Crothers. Edna Wise, who has been the librarian at the Woodland Township Memorial Library since 1969. has retired as of November 15. Wayne Henney. Woodland Township •supervisor, has announced that the Woodland Township Board has appointed Catherine Lucas as the new librarian. The library building and 1,400 volumes were given to the township by Mr. George W. The Woodland Lions Club met last week on Tuesday evening. After a dinner of stuffed pork roast, the members discussed their Christmas party which will be held the second Tuesday in December. Carl Grashius and Clayton Goodrich, the two new members of the club, each talked about their background and histories. A Thanksgiving Day worship will be held on November 24 al 10:30 a.m. in Zion Lutheran Church. Rev. Eldor Panning will be the guest speaker. Special offerings for the day will include donations to World Hunger and a Thanksgiving offering that will be given to Indian concerns. The Woodland Women’s Study Club met Spindler on his 80th birthday. November 15. 1951. It is on North Main Street in Woodland. As of November 15. library hours will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Emil Baitinger is at home with his foot in a cast aftc- having it broken in an accident with a tractor last week. John Lucas entered the United States Army this week. He reported to the recruiting office in Detroit on Monday, then on Tuesday flew to Fort Knox. Kentucky to begin basic training. John graduated from Lakewood High School in 1981 and has at­ tended Grand Valley State College for two Lake Odessa News around the edges of the map and the Chamber hopes soon to be soliciting business places for those ads. The senior citizens of the l akewood School District will meet at the high school Tuesday, Nov. 22, for a Thanksgiving dinner and program to celebrate birthdays. The Lake Odessa Lions Club has donated a large bicycle rack to the West Elementary School which will also be used during the summer recreation at the Jordan Lake beach. This is just one of many community projects of the club. Out of town visitors of Mildred Shade during the week and Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Shade of Lansing, Dean Shade of Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wacha and Jay of Sunfield, and Mrs. Jerry Staffer of Clarksville. The first Sunday of the month is designated as Food Pantry Day at the Congregational Church and a list of requested items is available. This is in connection with the Food Pantry, operated by the Lakewood Com■ munity Service at the Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road. The Family Night Potluck Supper was held at the church on November 16, and Marjorie Erickson showed slides taken during the Lakewood High School band's trip this summer to Europe. The Jolly Dozen meets Friday afternoon, Nov. 18, at’Lake Manor with Cecile Perin as hostess. The Blue Star Mothers cancelled their regular evening meeting and instead enjoyed a luncheon at Scott’s Inn on Tuesday with 14 attending. The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, Dec. 6, with a 5:30 p.m. potluck supper at the Lake Manor Community Room. Members are asked to bring a gift to exchange for Christmas. Curtis Shade has been released from the Ionia County Memorial Hospital where he underwent surgery and recovery from an accident with his motorcycle. It happened northwest of Lake Odessa several weeks ago. Reine Peacock visited the Harry Peacocks last Wednesday at Westphalia and assisted her granddaughter, Lori, in celebrating her ninth birthday. Reine also stopped at her daughter’s, Betty Carey’s, home in Portland the next morning on her way home. Margaret Shook of rural Lake Odessa waited 47 years for a reunion with all her brothers and sisters. The reunion was held at Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315, O.E.S. members attended the installation of Queen Esther Chapter No. 35 of Ionia on Friday. Attending were Cecile Perin, Laurel Garlinger and Florence and George Fetterman. Evergreen Chapter No. 334 of Lyons held its installation on Saturday at 4 p.m. A potluck supper followed at 6 p.m. Attending were Laurel Garlinger, and Florence and George Fetterman. Hastings Chapter No. 7 installation on Tuesday at 8 p.m. was attended by Marcia Raffler, Laurel Garlinger. and Florence and George Fetterman. A joint School of Instruction with Queen Esther Chapter No. 35 of Ionia was held on Monday. A potluck supper at 6 p.m. preceded the 7 p.m. school given by Jean Bateman, grand conductress of Dimondale. Light refreshments followed. The next meeting of the Lake Odessa chapter will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. A Christmas party and gift exchange will follow the meeting. Robert and Pearl (Young) Thumann announced the birth of a daughter, Shannon Lynn, weighing eight pounds, 13 ounces, on September 29 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Milwaukee. Pearl is a former local girl and now resides with her husband at Wauwatosa, Wise. The grandparents are Jacquelyn Young of Lake Odessa and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bohn of Milwaukee. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Carey of Portland and Reine Peacock were dinner guests Saturday evening at the Hastings home of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Winkler and sons to celebrate Betty's birthday. The Jordan Lake Up-Up Association is working on its plans for the events, held this winter on February 3-4. There will be canisters around town at business places to vote for a king and queen. This year, it is planned to have a penny count as a vote. The penny voting will be from January 10-31. Entries for interested candidates can be made now until December 10. If interested in the contest, be sure and get your forms filled out before that date. The Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce is working on a project on an advertising map and, since the village is in a three-county area, portions of each county will be in­ cluded. The advertisements will be located astings avings & oan 136 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! “TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: Statement Savings 1. Prestige Card - Emergency Cash Passbook Savings "Day in...day out interest on both Passbook and Statement Savings.” Certificate Savings Long Term Investment Accounts SAVINGS INSURED UP TO ’100,000” Home Mortgage Loans Home Improvement Loan Money Orders Travelers Checks Contract Servicing Notary Service Direct Deposit of Social Security Checks Automatic Transfer of Funds: 1. Loan Payments 2. Transfer of Funds from Checking to Savngs or Loan Account ‘Truly where you save does make a difference” TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU WITH DRIVE-IN FACILITIES! LAKE ODESSA OFFICE Locofed oi 802 Fourth Avenue Lok* Odessa OPEN Monaay Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a m m. Friday 9 a m. to5 30 p m Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m to 12 noon MAIN OFFICE AND DRIVE-IN Located oi 136 E State St Hav.ng* OPEN Mon thru Thur* 9 to 4 30 p m Friday* 9 00 to 6 00 p m Phone 945-9561 Phone 374-8849 ISLIC her home last month and brothers and their wives present were: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Haubrichof Carroll, la., Mr. and Mrs. Harry Haubrich of Redfield, la., and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Haubrich of Wilmont, Minn., and her three sisters, Etta Fischer of Pacoima. Calif., Rose Wessling of Bellevue, Neb., and Lauraine Willie of Sioux City, la. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Dalton of rural Lake Odessa celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday at the Lake Manor Community Room with a dinner and party and 65 guests in attendance. The couple have resided on their present farm for 43 years and have been members of the Lakewood United Methodist Church for 54 and 49 years, respectively. They were honored at the morning worship service during the coffee hour. Son David Dalton and a niece, Kathleen Rush, hosted the party, assisted by other members of the family. Colleen (Mrs. Greg) Hummel and daughter left Friday to return to Homestead, Fla., where her husband is stationed. They visited their parents and grandparents, the Jerry Staffers of Clarksville, and other relatives while here. Her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Staffer, accompanied them on their return to Florida. The engagement of Kimberly K. Hunt and Allyn A. Johnson, Jr. has been announced by her mother, Mrs. Patricia L. Walkington, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allyn A. Johnson, Sr. Wedding plans are being made for January 28,1984. Both are 1983 graduates of Lakewood High School. Allyn is serving in the Air Force, stationed in California, and the bride-elect is employed in Grand Rapids. The Lake Odessa area senior citizens were served a Thanksgiving dinner at the VFW Hall by members of the organization with 57 in attendance on Thursday. Nov. 10. years. Leslie Smith is still in Pennock Hospital in Hastings recovering from his recent heart attack. Sue Luttmann, who teaches at Lakewood High School, has been entertaining her parents at her home near Woodland this week. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Luttmann are from Petosky where Mr. Luttmann is the retired superintendent of that school district and Mrs. Luttmann is a recently retired teacher also from there. Kilpatrick Church Adult Christian En­ deavor group held a meeting and a potluck dinner Saturday night at the church. There were 27 people present, including four guests. Karl Klahn. Phyllis and Bob Baes, and Lillian Vandecarr. The theme of the meeting was “nations”. Hostesses were Betty McCurdy and Edna Towns. Nadine Speas was the program chairman and, after leading the group in several songs about our nation and Thanksgiving. Mrs. Speas had the group play some games. The Kilpatrick Church Missionary Society held its monthly dinner on Wednesday last week. Hobart Schaibly from Grand Rapids and Kennard Schaibly from Edmore both attended the dinner with their brother. George Schaibly. There were 32 people at the dinner. Martha Winter, who lived ’’ear Woodland most of her life, will be 90 on November 18. She now resides with her daughter and sonin-law. Mr. and Mrs. James Rockafellow, in Lansing. An open house will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brodbeck on Sunday, Nov. 10. to celebrate her birthday. All of Mrs. Winter’s friends are welcome to call and visit with her. Library patrons urged to adopt magazine Cardholders of the Hastings Public Library, especially those who enjoy reading the periodicals in its collection, are invited to “adopt” a magazine for one, two, or three years. “At periodical renewal time, rising prices and declining budget combine to create a crunch that requires paring the magazine list more each year,’’ explained Librarian Eileen Oehler. She invited a few donors to help maintain the library’s excellent periodica] collection. “Priority is given to magazines in greatest demand” she added, “and to those indexed by the Re- ’er’s Guide to Periodical Literature so that back issues will continue to be conveniently useful to persons seeking up-to-date information on current topics, writing term papers, and the like. The library tries to make space available to store at least five years of back issues in complete runs so that any issue is available at a moment’s notice.” Of the magazines due for renewal now, the plan is to continue 19 titles and to drop subscriptions for eight titles now being in­ voiced for one, two, or three-yea* terms realizing a saving of nearly $360. Gne of the eight titles - Time Magazine, which is $45 a year - it is hoped can be secured from another source at a lower cost. Magazines that could be “adopted” in­ clude Americana, three years for $30; Astronomy, two years for $39; Atlantic Monthly, $18 a year or three years for $45; Consumer Reports, three years for $34; Earth Science two years $15; Field & Stream, three years for $23.94; Forbes, $36 a year or three years for $72; Michigan Out-of­ Doors, one year at library rate of $6.25; Mother Earth News, $18 or three years at $45; Organic Gardening and Farming, two years at $22 ; Prevention, two years at $24.97 ; Reader's Digest for $13.93; Redbook, two years at $21.97; Science Digest for S3.97; Smithsonian for $17, Sports Illustrated for $47.85; Successful Farming (Midwest ed.), three years for $22; or Workbench for $5. Also American Artist, three years, $51; House & Garden, library rate $24; Life. $24 or three years $59.94 (the library may be able to substitute People at a cheap rate, for this title); Monthly Labor Review. $26; New Yorker, $32 or two years $52; Parents Magazine, $14; Time (mentioned above); and U.S. News & World Report $36 or three years at $87. Contributions to public libraries, besides being deductible on federal income tax returns, are given a generous credit of 50 percent against actual tax owed in the State of Michigan. Ask the librarian for further detail. REE JUST IN TIME FOR THANKSGIVING! With the purchase of ANY SNOWBLOWER! Price* start at $239^ CraRD-MaN) BENDER’S Sales & Service M-37 Middleville ... (616) 795-9441 OPEN: 7 » Jn. to 8 p.«. Monday thro Saturday...ClMod Sunday $100 T ON 2 EIGHT-RACKS Coca-Cola and Coke are registered trademarks which identify the same product of the Coca-Cola company. caffeine-Free Coke, diet Coke. Caffeine Free diet coke. tab. 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Hencken (PI4864) Attorneys for Plaintiffs THOMAS M. POWERS (Pl9060) Attorney for Defendants In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, Stale of Michigan, made and entered on the 24th day of October. 1983. in a certain cause therein pend­ ing. wherein Edward C. Wolff and Brenda L. Wolff were Plain­ tiffs and Herbert M. Blain ond Deborah L. Bloin. husband ond wife, were Defendants, notice Is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bid­ der. at the first floor of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the said County, on Thursday, the 22nd day of December, 1983. Ot 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, the following described parcels of real estate, each of which shall be sold separately, and each of which are located in the Township of Barry, County al Barry, State of Michigan describ­ ed as follows: COUNT I: Commencing ot the North*-est comer of the Northeast onequarter of the Southeast onequarter of Section 9. Town 1 North. Range 9 West; thence Southerly along the West line of said Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quaner of said Section 9, 220 feet for the place of beginning of this des­ cription: thence continuing Southerly along su'd West line 220 feet; thence Easterly parolIs' with the East ond West line to the East line of SocSon 9; thence Northerly along said East line to a point being 220 feet South of the North line of said Section 9; thence Westerly parallel s^rilh the Eost and West line of said. Section 9. to the Place of Begin­ ning; containing 6-2/3 acres of land, more or less. Subject io conditions, restric­ tions, easements and limitations of record. and COUNT II: The North 220 feet of the North half of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 9. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township, Barry County. Michigan. containing 6-2/3 acres of land mdre or less. Subject to conditions, restric­ tions. easements and limitations of record. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of sale. Norval E. Thaler Barry County Clerk Barry County, Michigan THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY: SEYBURN I HENCKEN, P.C. 3315 Greenleaf Blvd. Kalamazoo. Ml49008 (616)372-2120 (12-15) Rhoades. McKee 8 Boer One Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mode in the conditions of o mortgage through on agreement between Daniel R. Cook and Margaret Cook, husband and wife, mortgagors, ond the Federal Land Bank of St. Paul, mortgagee, to assume and pay said mortgage dated December 13.1977, recorded on December 20. 1977 in Liber 234, Page 207. Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the dote of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest and advances on said mortgage the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Eight and 00/100 Dollars (582.928.00). No suit or proceedings at law have been instituted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power' of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such cose made and provided, and to pay such amount with interest. as provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, ond expenses. including the attorney fee allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendure to the highest bidder at the courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday. December 15. 1983 at 2:00 p.m. afternoon local time. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the County of Barry. State of Michigan, and is described as follows, to wit: The West '/> of the Northeast '/« and the North 100 acres cJ the Southeast '/« of Section 25. Town 2 North, Range 7 West. Subject to existing highways, easements ond rights of way of record. The above-described premises contain 180 acres, more or less. Pursuant to public act 104. public acts of 1971. as amended. the redemption period shall be twelve months from the dote of the foreclosure sale, as determined under Section 3240 of said act. being MSA 274.3240 (6). Dated: November 2. 1983 RHOADES. MCKEE & BOER By David Bloss Business Address: One Waters Building Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 Telephone: 616-459-4527 12-1 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in the condition of a certain mortgage dated September 19. 1976 executed by Larry Standish ond Suzanne S*andish, his wife and in her own right, as Mortgagors, to the Three Rivers Savings and Loan Association, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, as Mortgagee, filed for record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on September 23. 1976 and recorded in Liber 228 of Records on pages 89.90, ond 91. And the Mortgagee having elected under the terms of said mortgage to declare the entire principal and accured interest thereon to be due, which election It does hereby exercise, pursuant to which there is claimed to tie due ot the date o< this notice, for principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum of $30,014.29; no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the power of sale in said mortgage and the statute in such cose made and provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on Tuesday, December 6. 1983 at 10:00 o'clock In the forenoon, soid mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder at the front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, Michigan, that being the building in which the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held of the premises described in soid mortgage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount then due on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 12% per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including attorney's fees os allowed by law. and a*so any sums paid by the undersigned to protect it's interest prior to soid sale, which said premises are described as: All that certain piece or parcel of land situate and being tn the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry and State of Michigan, known ond described as follows, to-wit: Lot 21 of Crystal Lake Estates Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of plots on page 73, being part of the East half of Section 28. Town 2 North, Range lOWest, Orangeville Township, Barry County, Michigan. The length of the period of redemption from such sole will be six (6) months. Dated. October 24, 1983. Three Rivers Savings and Loan Association, Mortgagee WEINER. WADE B TUCKER Attorneys for Mortgagee 211 Portage Ave.. P.O. Box 391 Three Rivers, Michigan 49093 11-24 Three Hundred Seventy-Seven and 32/100 (629.377.32) Dollars; And no suit or proceedings al low or In equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by soid mortgage or any port thereof. Now. There­ fore. by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to 'he statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 6th day of January. 1984. at 10.00 o'clock A.M.. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot public auction, to the highest bidder, ot the eost door entrance to the Courthouse in Hastings. Mich­ igan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mort­ gage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at three percent (3%) per annum in excess of Michigan National Bank of Detroit's "Prime Rate", and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All of that certain piece of parcel of land situate in the Township Woodland in the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and described os follows, to-wit: The Northeast % of the South­ east ’4 of Section 13, Town 4 North. Range 7 West, ond the Southeast *4 of the Southeast % of Section 13. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, EXCEPT commen­ cing at the Southeast corner of Section 13, thence North to center of highway, between Sections 13 and 18, Woodland ond Sunfield, thence following center of Highway in Southwest direction 16 rods 8 feet, thence South to low water line of Saddle Bag Lake, thence North­ easterly along margin of Lake to beginning. During the twelve months im­ mediately following the sole, the property may be redeemed. Dated ot Detroit. Michigan, Nov­ ember 17, 1983 Michigan National Bank of Detroit Detroit, Michigan Mortgagee Daniel B. Barron Attorney for Mortgagee 1400 W. 14 Mile Road Clawson, Michigan 48017 12-15 MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by W. Paul Bishop and Elizabeth A. Bishop, his wife, d/b/a Bishop Farms of Lake Odessa, Ionia County, Michigan, Mortgagors, to Mclhigan National Bank of Detroit, a national banking association. Mortgagee, dated the 26th day of April, 1962, and recorded In the office of the Reg­ ister of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State qf Michigan, on the 3rd day of May. 1982, In Liber 250 of Barry County Rec­ STATE OF MICHIGAN ords, on page 940. on which PROBATE COURT mortgage there is claimed to be COUNTY OF BARRY due. at the date of this notice, PUBLICATION NOTICE for principal ond Interest, the DECEASED ESTATE sum of Six Hundred Twenty-Nine FILE NO. 18.878 Thousand Three Hundred Estate of PAUL A BELL. De­ Seventy-Seven and 32/100 ceased 367-26-9429 ($629,377.32) Dollars. TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: And no suit or proceedings at Your Interest In the Matter Moy law or in equity having been in­ Be Barred or Affected by the stituted to recover the debt Following: secured by soid mortgage or TAKE NOTICE: On November any part thereof. Now, There­ 10. 1983 at 10:30 a.m., in the fore, .by virtue of the power of probate courtroom, Hastings. sale contained in said mortgage, Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD and pursuant to the statute of N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, the State of Michigan In such a hearing was hold on the cose mode and provided, notice petition of Marcia A. Bell is hereby given that on Friday, requesting that Albert J. Bell be the 6th day of January, 1984, at appointed Personal Represent­ 10:00 o'clock a.m.. Local Time, ative of the Paul A. Bell Estate said mortgage will be foreclosed who lived at 6559 Bivens Road. by a sale at public auction,, to Nashville, Michigan and who the highest bidder, at the east died October 31, 1983: and re­ door entrance to the questing also that the heirs at Courthouse in Hastings, low of said deceased will be Michigan (that being the build­ determined on January 31. ing where the Circuit Court for 1984, at 9:30 A.M. the County of Barry is held), of Creditors are notified that the premises described In said copies of all claims against the mortgage, or so much thereof Deceased must be presented, os may be necessary to pay the personally or by mail, to both amount due, as aforesaid, on the Personal Representative said mortgage, with the interest ond to the Court on or before thereon at three percent (3%) January 30. 1984. Notice Is per annum in excess of Michigan further given that the estate National Bank of Detroit's will then be assigned to entitled "Prime Rate", ond oil legal costs, persons appearing of record. charges and expanses, November 10. 1983 including the attorney fees Albert J. Bell allowed by law, ond also any By: Richard J. Hudson sum or sums which may be paid Address of Personal by the undersigned, necessary Representative to protect its Interest in the 4800 Assyria Road. premises. Which said premises Nashville. Michigan 49073 ore described as follows: AH of Richard J. Hudson (15220) that certain piece or parcel of Siegel. Hudson. Gee. Show. land situate in the Township of 8 Fisher Woodland in the County of Barry, 215 S. Church St. and State of Michigan, and des­ Hostings, Michigan 49058 cribed as follows, to-wit: 616-945-3495 The Southeast '4 of Section 12. Town 4 North. Range 7 West. EXCEPT beginning at the North­ east corner of the Southeast *4 of Section 12, for'the place of beginning, thence West 389 MORTGAGE SALE feet, thence South 1000 feet, Default having been mode In thence Eost 389 feet, thence the terms ond conditions of a certain mortgage made by W. North to the beginning, and the Paul Bishop and Elizabeth A. Southwest ’4 of Section 12. Bishop, his wife, d/b/a Bishop Town 4 North. Range 7 West. Farms of Lake Odessa. Ionia EXCEPT the West 478.5 feet thereof. County. Michigan. Mortgagors, to Michigan National Bank of During the twelve months im­ Detroit, a notional banking mediately following the sole, association. Mortgagee, dated the property may be redeemed. the 26th day of April, 1982, ond Dated ot Detroit. Michigan November 17. 1983 recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County Michigan Notional Bank of Barry and State of Michigan, of Detroit on the 3rd day of May. 1982. in Detroit. Michigan Liber 250 of Barry County Rec­ Mortgagee ords, on page 940. on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the dote of this notice, for prin­ cipal ond interest, the sum of Six Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Daniel B. Barron Attorney for Mortgagee 1400 W. Fourteen Mile Road Clawson. Michigan 48017 12-15 31 Daniel leather..................... 16.27 16.27 32 Felpousch Food Center . 6 37 8.37 FIRST DAY — FORENOON 33 Fire Extinguisher Serv . . 52.55 52 55 NOVEMBERS. 198? 34 The Freeport News.............. 38.40 38.40 The regular meeting of the Barry County Board 35 Elsie 8. Furrow..................... 43.46 43.46 of Commissioners was called to order Tuesday. 36 Gambles 5759 . 29.84 29.84 November 8. 1983 . 9:30 a.m. by Chairman Paul 37 John E. Gergen..................... 243.80 243.80 Kiel. Roll coll taken, seven (7) members present. 38 Grand Rapids Filing Sysi . . 18.70 18 70 Coleman. Gordon. Hrmmond, Hoore. Kiel. Landon, 39 Grand Rapids Office Supp . . 7.69 7.69 McKelvey. 4G Mark Haines......................... 3.22 3.22 At the beginning of the meeting all present stood 41 Ardis Hall..................... 18.00 18.00 and pledge allegiance to the Flag. 42 Janice K. liartough.............. 434.69 434.69 Moved by Coleman, support by Hammond to 43 The Hastings Bonner........... 180.35 180.35 approve the October 25. 1983 minutes as corrected. 4 4 Hast ings Office Supp........... 396.75 396.75 Motion carried. 45 Hostings Press. Inc............... 53.76 53.76 Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to ap­ 46 The Hastings Reminder ... 20.40 20.40 prove the Agenda as amended. Motion carried. 47 Hostings Sanitary Serv ... 164.00 164.00 Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dale Crowley oppea*48 Hillsdale County .... 2.50 2.50 ed before the Board reference a resolution creat­ 49 Judy H. Hughes..................... 104.82 104.82 ing a Barry County Capitol Improvement Fund. Mr. 50 John F. Huntley. .. . 150.00 150.00 Crowley was asked to review several questions 51 IBM Corporation.................. 307.00 307.00 the Board members had about the resolution and 52 Ideal Janitorial Serv............ 80.00 80.00 will report bock to the Board ot the next regular 53 Duane Jarman....................... 26.84 26.84 melting. Moved by McKelvey, support by London 54 Mike Keeler......................... 65.42 65.42 that the resolution be placed on the November 22. 55 Patricia Knox....................... 20.06 20.06 1983 Agendo. Motion carried. 56 Lawyers Co-operative......... 175.95 175.95 Various correspondence was read to the Board 57 Eleanor Madigan.................. 34.09 34.09 by Chairmen Kiel. 5B Madison Reproduction......... 67.62 67.62 Limited public comment wos heard by the Board. 59 Monotron Incorporated.... 12.16 12.16 Rand Bowman, Southcentral Michigan Planning 60 Roxanno G. Maxson........... 18 00 18.00 Council, appeared before the Board and reviewed 61 David W. Merck.................. 126 04 126.04 the history and functions of SMPC. Mr. Bowman 62 Ron Mesler............................ 16.10 16.10 will be on the Agenda for the November 22, 1983 63 Michigan Company, Inc. ... 273.42 273.42 Board meeting to discuss SMPC's role in block 64 Michigan State Univ............ 149.00 149.00 grants. 65 Michigan Trial Lawyers ... 75.00 75.00 Sheriff Wood appeared before the Board and pre­ 66 Monroe................................. 34.00 34.00 sented his 1982 activity report ond answered ques­ 67 D.E. McNinch, D.O............... 20.00 20.00 tions. Moved by Hammond, support by Landon that 68 NDAA LPL Insurance........... 1156.00 the report be received and placed on file. Motion 69 National Bank....................... 50.90 50.90 carried. 70 Pennock Hospital................ 102.00 102.00 Moved by Hammond support by London io place 71 Wayne Pennock................... 2'. .90 21.90 the October Animal Shelter Report on file. Motion 72 Pickens-Koops Funeral .... 300.00 300.00 carried. 73 Jone Pierce............................ 24.00 24.00 Chairman Kiel opened the public hearing for the 74 Cynthia Poll......................... 784.40 784.40 proposed use of revenue shoring ot 10:34 a.m. 75 Purify Cylinder Gases ... . 25.00 25.00 Commissioner Gordon explained the anticipated 76 Quill Corporation................... 164.27 164.27 amount Io be received from Revenue Sharing. 77 Radiology Associates......... 38.50 38.50 Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond to close 78 Reisterer& Voshell.............. 52.50 52.50 the public hearing. Roll call vote, seven (7) yeas. 79 Schiller & Schmidt................ 633.10 633.10 Coleman. Gordon. Hammond. Hoore. Kiel. London. 80 Richard 1. Scott..................... 73.35 73.35 McKelvey. Motion carried. 81 Shell Oil Co............................. 8.84 8.84 Moved by McKelvey, support by Coleman to pro­ 82 Thomas A. Shirts................... 437.95 437.95 pose to use the revenue sharing funds for 1984 83 Siegel, Hudson, Gee............ 940.00 940.00 salaries. Roll coll vote, seven (7) yeas. Coleman. 84 Siegel, Hudson, Gee............ 606.50 606.50 Gordon. Hammond. Hoare. Kiel. London. McKelvey. 85 Gaye Simmons..................... 327.65 327.65 Motion carried. 86 Wilbur Solomon..................... 41.10 41.10 Moved by Hoare. support by Coleman to adopt 87 Smoky's Office Machine .... 14.90 14.90 the following resolution: 88 Stock Agency......................... . 750.00 750.00 RESOLUTION 89 Norman Sfonton..................... 33.05 33.05 WHEREAS, the KAVCO Landfill in Barry County. 90 Glen L. Stoup......................... 29.39 29.39 Prairieville Township. Section 31. has been a land­ 91 Regina Stein............................ 20.52 20.52 fill with a history of noncompliance doting back to 92 Charles R. Stiles..................... 1500.00 1500.00 the early 1970's, and 93 Stowell Building Serv.............. 58.93 58.93 WHEREAS. KAVCO plead guilty to inappropriate 94 Brian Swanton, MD................ 25.00 25.00 daily maintenance in 1979, and 95 Target Information................ 210.07 210.07 WHEREAS. A Temporary Restraining Order wos 96 Kellie Thomas......................... 30.00 30.00 granted in the 5th Judicial Circuit Court on January 97 Milo C. Thompsor.................... 20.00 20.00 31. 1983. due to the overhelming abundance of 98 Thomopple Valley Phys......... 35.00 35.00 evidence presented at the Show Cause Hearing, at 99 Total Compensation Serv.... 623.86 623.86 which time the No. 3 Trial Date wos set for Novem­ 100 David H. Iripp....................... 1818.29 1818.29 ber 28. 1983, the No. 2 Trial Date was set for July 101 United County Officers .... 150.00 150.00 23. 1984, and the No. 1 Trial Date was set fur April 102 Univ, of Michigan................... 45.00 45.00 15.1985, and 103 Visible Computer................... 138.54 138.54 WHEREAS. By Stipulation of the Parties, the Novem­ 104 Kathy A. Wolters.................. 138.30 138.30 ber 28. 1983 Trial Date has already been post­ 105 Welton's Inc............................. 47.00 47.00 poned, and 106 West Publishing Co................. 102.50 102.50 WHEREAS. Contamination of the aquifer and leach­ 107 Wheeler Elect Bus................... 39.00 39.00 ing continues due to improper capping of the closed 108 The Wyutl Company.............. 4858.00 4858.00 landfill site, and 109 Xerox Corporation................. 757.93 757.93 WHEREAS, Continued postponement only mokes 110 Patricio Yonkers..................... 17.30 17.30 the site more difficult ond more costly for those in­ Ill Lauro Young............................ 38.80 38.80 dividuals affected by the plume that originates at 112MalcolmC. YoungMD........... 309.00 309.00 the landfill site and travels toward a large popula­ 68 Pros. Atty. - Ins...................... (1156.00) tion to the Northwest. 113 Vivian Cose............................ 30.00 30.00 NOW. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED. It would be in , 114 Miriam White.......................... 5.00 5.00 the best interest of the citizens *o reestablish th* r- 115 JoEllen Thomas....................... 10.77 10.77 original court dote of November 28. 1983 or the 116 Bonnie Neil.............................. 3.12 3.12 earliest possible date thereafter. 117 Richard Loughrin..................... 16.10 16.10 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED. That the Barry County 118 Pat Kelley................................ 5.52 5.52 Board of Commissioners vigorously protest any fur­ 25652.23 24496.23 ther delov of this court case and that every effort Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to ap­ be mode to establish a date for trial earlier then prove the prepaid bills, $182,250.82. Motion car­ the July 23.1984 trial dote. ried by unanimous roll call. Roll call vote, seven (7) yeas. Coleman. Gordon. Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to ap­ Hammond, Hoare Kiel. Landon. McKelvey. Motion prove lhe Commissioner's Payroll, $2,988.47. carried. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. i.loved by Gordon, support by London *o approve lhe bill from Worgess Agency. Inc., WH $IU>T HU $1,650.00, for airport Insurance, to be paid from N. EOTM Carolji Mmi 3201 229.23 175.00 the Airport Fund. Roll coll vote, seven (7) yeas, Imanftawri 3202 229.23 100.00 45.54 Coleman. Gordon, Hammond. Hoare, Kiel. Im 1. Bean 3203 229.23 150.00 Landon. McKelvey. Motion carried. 150.88 TNBdWvey 3204 229.23 175.00 50.60 Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to ap­ Mini 3213 229.23 125.00 54.74 prove the bill from Waste Systems Institute, Inc., ■ctartLaata 3214 229.23 75.00 16.10 one year subscription to Michigan Waste Report. IwmLMm 3217 229.23 200.00 $180.00, to be oaid from Solid Waste Fund. Motion 46.00 TOTALS 1604.61 1000.00 363.86 carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Coleman, support by Hammond to ap­ Moved by Gordon, support by Landon to approve prove the two year step raise of Noel Hayward. Dis­ the bill from Neil's Printing 8 Copy Service, $1.315.00. for printing 100 Solid Waste Plan Books, trict Court, to T-5 two year level. $12,720, $6.12 per hour. Motion carried. to bo paid from Solid Waste Fund. Motion carried Moved by Coleman, support by Hoare that the by unanimous roll call. Building Official/Assistant Zoning Administrator >. jved by Gordon, support by Hoare to approve the bill from Duane Hamilton Excavating, Inc., position in lhe Planning Office be mode a full time position effective November 14, 1983. Motion car­ $2,500.00. constructing parking lot at 206 W. Court ried. Street, to be paid from General Building Fund. Moved by Coleman, support by McKelvey to give Motion carried by unanimous roll call. the Property Committee Power to Act in purchas­ Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to ap­ ing file cobinets and fluorescent lights for Circuit prove the Criminal Claims, $1,705.92. Motion car­ Court. Motion carried. ried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Landon, support by Hoare to approve 145.53 145.53 I Butternut Breed..................... the purchase of filing supplies for the Clerk's Office 2 Detroit Pure Milk Co............... 59.00 59.00 from Doubleday Bros. 8 Co.. $438.50. to be paid 651.05 3 Gordon Food Service.............. 651.05 from General Building Fund. Vote on motion, five 626.15 626.15 4 Norman's Inc........................... (5) yeas. Gordon, Hammond, Hoare. Kiel, London, 162.54 162.54 5 Paramount CoHee Co............. two (2) nays. Coleman. McKelvey. Motion carried. 61.65 61.65 6 Vander Nooning Produce.... Moved by Colemon, support by Gordon to hove 1705.92 1705.92 the Property Committee meet with the District Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to ap­ court Administrator in reference to a filing system prove the General Claims. $24,496.23. Motion car­ and report back ot the next meeting. Motion car­ ried by unanimous roll call. ried. 156.00 156.00 1 AAA Sanitary Supply.............. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to have 22.54 22.54 2 Cindy Allerding....................... the property Committee meet with Substance 600.00 600.00 3 American Appraisal................ Abuse in reference to a secured filing cabinet and 159.00 4 American Chemical Supp . .. . 159.00 report back at the next meeting. Motion carried. 57.00 57.00 5 Arrow Overall Supply.............. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to send 6 Barry County Abstract......... 42.50 42.50 each department and agency a notice that the 96.83 96.83 7 Berry County Clerk................ Property Committee will meet Monday. November 7.54 8 Barry County Sheriff.............. 7.54 21. 1983 to discuss and recommend any priority 9 Barry-Eaton Dist. Health.. .. 24.00 24.00 capital needs for the balance of 1983. Roll call 300.00 10 Beeler Funeral Home.............. 300.00 vote, six (6) yeas, Coleman. Gordon. Hammond, 17.30 11 Kenneth Bohn......................... 17.30 Hoare. London. McKelvey, one (1) nay. Kiel. Motion 1 2 Building Officials................... 120.00 120.00 carried. 45.87 13 Audrey R. Burdick................... 45.87 Moved by London, support by Hoore to accept 288.80 14 Callaghan & Company............ 288.80 the bid from Sherriff Goslin Roofing. $3,780.00. to 35.50 35.50 15 Cappon Oil Company.............. repair a section of the Annex roof ond a section of 16 Eldon E. Cassell, M.D............. 300.00 300.00 the Courts 8 Law Building Roof. Motion carried by 49.40 17 Chalet Centre......................... 49.40 unanimous roll coll. 2.19 2.19 18 Cinder Pharmacy..................... Moved by Landon, support by Hammond to put 36.90 19 Ronald Coats......................... 36.90 out bids for snowplowing the five county lots. 50.00 50.00 20 Gregory S. Collins................... Motion carried. 22.15 21 Dale A. Crowley..................... 22.15 Moved by Hammond, support by Landon to file 25.10 22 Crumpton Automotive............ 25.10 all correspondence. Motion carried. 253.07 23 D. J Electric Service.............. 253.07 Moved by McKelvey, support by Colemon to 12.36 12.36 24 Day-Timers Inc........................ recess to November 22. 1983 or the Coll of the 50.00 25 Edward R. Devito................... 50.00 Choir. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 26 Dimmers & McPhil! ps............ 1142.40 1142.40 11:57 a.m. 93.87 27 Doubleday Bros. & Co............. 93.87 PAUL KIEL, Chairman 28 Doug's Auto Service.............. 85.00 85.00 312.79 29 Emco Products, Inc................. 312.79 87.00 30 Farrell’s Heating..................... 87.00 Barry County Board of Commissioners imui c—nnt Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 BARTLETT Auctioneering Service RESIDENCE • FARM LIQUIDATION _ FREE APPRAISALS — 698-7370 DUTTON aa. Annual Activity Report shows Sheriff Dept, performs wide range of services by Steve Horton At the request of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Sheriff David Wood last week presented a report of his department's 1982 activities which both summarized various programs and gave numerous law enforcement statistics. Wood has recently begun submitting monthly reports to the board, giving totals for various categories such as larcenies^ adult arrests, citations issued, complaints handled and so on. Noting that a 1982 report at this date was a bi tlate. Wood said that previous boards were not as interested in montly and yearly reports. “This board (though) has expressed an interest,” he added, “so we’ve begun providing them with these statistics, in­ cluding figures from last year." Wood pointed out that the report “reflects lhe activities of the sheriff department, but is not the sum total of the services provided to the citizens of Barry County". "It is impossible to record the many services provided," he said, “because of the wide variety of those things done by in­ dividual officers relating to law enforcement even though they are not part of the criminal laws.” Wood also listed goals the department has which “we feel will guide us in fulfilling our responsibility (to the citizens) and the authority that has been entrusted to us". They are: — foster and maintain a feeling of respect and confidence about the department on the part of the citizens so they support and assist it in its efforts. — maximize to the extent possible the development and job satisfaction of departmental employees. — create and maintain a feeling of con­ fidence and support concerning the depart­ ment on the part of other organizations it deals with, particularly those involved in the total criminal justice system. — minimize the occurs nee of deterible crimes. — identify, arrest, and assist in the prosecution of people who commit crimes. — facilitate the safe and orderly movement of people and vehicles in the county. — insure that the taxpayers receive the greatest benefitof dollars expended on police services. — provide or arrange for emergency services. — contribute to the protection of citizens by incarcerating both pre-trial and convicted persons in accordance with the directives of the state Dept, of Corrections. — develop and encourage participation in a variety of programs designed to rehabilitate inmates by increasing their level of general educational development and social, psychological functioning. — pi ovide a physical environment and supportive services which protect and contribute, as much as possible, to the physical and mental wellbeing of inmates. The report showed that the department has 39 fulltime employees who provide services to a potential 50,000 citizens, cover 576 square miles, and police 1100 miles of county roads, plus state highways. Along with its traditional enforcement duties, the department also has an ex­ perienced dive team and provides programs in crime prevention, special event policing, school programs, topical lectures, camp participation, interdepartment training, countywide law enforcement training, and intra-departmental cooperation and in­ formation exchange. In addition, it is assisted, by a sheriff possee. Of the 39 employees, 17 are officers on its road patrol. "This is the division most visible to the public," Wood noted. "They police accidents, respond to to requests from citizens, tran­ sport inmates, make arrests, provide traffic enforcement, assist motorists, and so on.” In 1982 the department handled over 4700 complaints. Among them were two murders, three kidnappings, 12 criminal sexual con­ tacts, three robberies, 21 aggravated assaults, 57 non-aggravated assaults and eight arsons. There were also 176 forcible entries in­ vestigated, 365 larcenies, 212 malicious destruction to properties, 165 obstructing justice incidents, 900 accidents, 270 property inspections, 287 civil matters with families, and 359 suspicious situations, along with numerous other ones. The department had 7634 desk log entries and provided general assistance 479 times. There were 338 adults arrest made last year. Fifty-one were made for driving under the influence of alcohol. 49 for non support, 35 for contempt of court, and 14 for malicious destruction to property. There were also 66 juvenile aressts made, the two major categories being 13 for malicious destruction of property and 12 for larcenies. During the year the department received 897 inmates. Of these, 399 had never been incarcerated before. The total housing count at the jail was 12,958 for an average daily count of 36 in­ mates. Traffic accidents, traffic patrol keep dept, busy in October Traffic accidents, along with routine traffic control, kept the Barry County Sheriff Dept, busy in October. The monthly activity report, compiled by Sheriff David Wood, showed that officers handled 78 accidents, including a fatality, and issued 74 traffic tickets. A breakdown of various categories showed 36 adult arrests made by officers, including 14 for driving under the influence of alcohol. 11 for contempt of court, and three for probation violations. There were also three juveniles arrested for breaking and entry. The department also logged 13 forcible entries, 17 malicious destruction to properties, 24 larcenies, 12 OUILs and 26 civil matters. During October officers investigated 223 complaints and 63 non-criminal matters. Police Beat: A MIDDLEVILLE MAN received minor injuries when he lost control of his vehicle early Sunday morning and went off the road. Harry S. Fish, 48, of 6710 Barhum Rd. was traveling on W. State Rd. near Irving Rd. when the accident occurred. He sought his own treatir ?nt. A DELTON WOMAN was uninjured after losing control of her automobile on Friday morning during the snowy and icy road conditions. Susie J. Bever, 73, of 228 S. Grove St., was approaching a curve on M-43 near Yeckley Rd. when she hit some slush and ended up hitting a dirt embankment. A HASTINGS WOMAN was another ac­ cident victim of Friday’s wintery conditions. Christine A. Beckwith, 18, of 2020 Bachman Rd., was uninjured after hitting an icy spot on State Rd., losing control, and rolling over her car. ANOTHER HASTINGS WOMAN received minor injuries on Friday when she hit an icy spot, lost control and collided with another vehicle. Vickie Lee Landes, 29, of 3220 E. Carlton Center, was going west on Charlton Center Rd when she hit a patch of ice. The left rear end of her autombile then slid across tta* center line into the path on an oncoming vehicle, driven by Lyle A. Francisco, 79, of 15737 S. Enzian Rd., Plainwell. Francisco was uninjured in the accident. Hastings man dies in crash Ronald Edward Allen, 25, 4777 Barber Rd., died Sun­ day afternoon after his car left the road and struck a tree in Caledonia Township. A spokesman of the Kent County Sheriff Dept, said Allen apparently failed to negotiate a curve on 100th St., west of Kraft St., left the road, and struck a tree. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Grand Rapids’ Blodgett Hospital at about 2:20 p.m. The spokesman said there were no skidmarks at the accident scene, and no other indications that Allen had tried to stop his vehicle, a 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass, prior lo the impact. The spokesman added that there were indications that alcohol may have contributed to the mishap. A DELTON MAN received injuries when he hit a tree after attempting to avoid a deer during the early morning hours Saturday. Daniel A. Bauer, 23, of 6998 Heller Rd. was traveling on Miller Rd. near Stevens when the deer ran in front of him. Swerving to avoid the animal, Bauer lost control of this vehicle, then went 150 ft. off the road before impacting with the tree He sought his own treatment. OVER $700 in items were taken during a breaking r.nd entry of a Hastings residence. Jacqueline Peek, of 6334 Thornapple Lake Rd., discovered the break-in of her home on Oct. 30. Entry was gained through a bedroom window while the family was away. Investigation of the break-in by the Barry County Sheriff Dept, is continuing. g'mcene Thank You, to those residents of the Third Ward who made the effort to have your voice heard in last week’s City Election, one which was not so much a question of determination, but of participation. Democracy is based on participation and reinforced by this sort of effort that you made. I rededicate myself to represent all con­ stituents in the Third Ward and to fulfill your interest to the fullest extent of my ability and judgement. Mary Lou Gray Third Ward City Councilmember Paid for by Gray for City Council Committee. 1204 S. Jefferson St.. Hastings, MI. 49058 �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. November 17, 1983, Page 9 1983 Banner-Reminder Ail-County Football Team The all-county offensive backfield is highlighted by two backs which gained over 800 yards. (Left to right) Bill Barker, Wayne Bourdo, Tim Heffner and Louie Burroughs. Barker and Bourdo both gained over 800 yards for Lakewood and Delton, while Heffner threw for eight touchdowns in his first year as quarterback and Burroughs is a three-year letterman. The “Best” of Barry County The 1983 Banner-Reminder all-county football team: (front row, from left) Wayne Bourdo, Ray Cook, Steve Tuin, Bill Barker, Dave Hilley, Brian Friddle, Doug Curtis (second row, from left) Louie Burroughs, Joel Christensen, Paul Turnes, Scott Everett, Ryar Trowbridge, Dale Montague, Marty Martin, (third row, from left) Scott Bloom, Jon Christensen, Larry Hoffman, Lester Caldwell, Jim Gonzales, Tim Heffner, (fourth row) Scott Duflo, Jeff Wohlford. (Missing is Ed Pawloski.) Team loaded with all-leaguers Defense dominates all-county prep team by Steve Vedder An old axiom of sports is that defense wins games. To win, a team has to keep the op­ position frum scoring. This is true of any sport, not just football. And so it’s only logical that it would be group of hard-nosed defensive players that dominate the 1983 Banner-Reminder Barry County football team. The veteran 12-man defensive team features eight seniors, three juniors and a sophomore. And what's that you ask about toughness? The only thing tougher than the all-county defensive unit is getting a date with Morgan Fairchild. The defense, however, is only half of the talented Banner-Reminder team. There is an offensive squad that features a trio of top­ notch running backs and an explosive quarterback playing only his first year at the position. But heading the 1983 Banner-Reminder all­ county team is that defense. Featured on the team are defensive backs Doug Curtis (Sr. Lakewood), Marty Martin (Sr. Maple Valley), Steve Tuin (Jr. Delton) and Scott Duflo (Sr. Middleville). The defensive line consists of Paul Turnes (Jr. Hastings), Dave Hilley (Sr. Lakewood), Ryan Trowbridge (Jr. Maple Valley) and noseguards Larry Hoffman (Sr. Hastings) and Jim Gonzales (Sr. Middleville). The linebackers are Dale Montague (Sr. Maple Valley) and Ed Pawloski (Sr. Mid­ dleville). “The offensive backfield totaled over 4000 yards in rushing this season.” The strength of the defensive team begins in the backfield where that alert foursome combined to pick off 22 passes. Heading that group is Martin, an integral part of the SMAA-champion Lion defense. Martin, who intercepted eight passes and who was easily one of the best backs in the league, is a potential Class C all-stater. Not to be outdone is Duflo, who was named to the O-K Blue all-league team. Duflo in­ tercepted six passes and ranked fifth on the team in tackles with 6*. Tuin, an excellent basketball player, made the all-KVA team as an end. On defense, though. Tuin assisted on 85 tackles and had 35 solos. He intercepted four passes and recovered four fumbles. Curtis was Lakewood’s best defensive back being honored as a junior as a second team all-Tri River pick. He notched three interceptions this year. Heading the defensive line is Hoffman, the Saxons’ Most Valuable Player this year. The 6-0, 200-pound Hoffman recorded 85 tackles, including 20 solos and four sacks, despite missing a game and a half because of in­ juries. Gonzales, the team's other noseguard, anchored Middleville's defense recording 67 tackles and pouncing on four fumbles. He was an O-K Blue all-leaguer. Joining those two on the line are Turnes, Hilley and Trowbridge. Turnes was an all­ Twin Valley pick as a junior while Hilley is a four-year starter. Trowbridge, meanwhile, is probably the most versatile athlete on the team as he scored six touchdowns four different ways. He caught a pair of touchdown passes and rushed for two more on offense, and returned a kick and a fumble for TDs on defense. The two linebackers — Pawloski and Montague — are quite probably are their teams best defensive players. Pawloski led Middleville in tackles with 103, blocked three punts, was an easy O-K Blue all-league pick, and was the Trojans' MVP. Montague was one of the Lions' tri­ captains and a unanimous all-SMAA linebacker for the second year. He had 95 cackles and assists, recovered two fumbles and intercepted a pass. “The defensive team is built around the fou: backs and a lineman.’’ The offensive team.is built around a trio of running backs in Wayne Bourdo (Jr. Delton), Bill Barker (Soph. Lakewood) and Louie Burroughs (Sr. Hastings). Bourdo supplied most of Delton's offense this fall with 844 rushing yards and six touch­ downs. Bourdo, whose top individual game was 207 yards against Paw Paw, was an allKVA selection. Barker didn’t begin the season as Lakewood's tailback but wound gaining 802 yards on 188 carries for the Vikes. Burroughs, a three-year lettermen, didn’t enjoy the season he did as a junior, but still managed 387 yards and two touchdowns. He also displayed some versatility catching eight passes for 86 yards. The ail-county quarterback is Tim Heffner (Sr. Middleville). The 5-10, 156-pound Heff­ ner stepped into Jim Schipper’s shoes and completed 73 of 163 passes for 1,142 yards and eight touchdowns. What makes those statistics even more impressive is that Heffner had never even taken a snap at quarterback before this season. The two ends on the team are Joel Christensen (Sr. Hastings) and Lester Caldwell (Sr. Middleville.) Caldwell led the county in receptions with 30 good for 509 yards and four touchdowns. He made the O-K Blue all-league team at the end of the season. Christensen gathered-in 19 passes for 233 yards. For the second straight year Christensen was named to the second team of the all-Twin Valley squad. The offensive line features Rob Franks (Sr. Maple Valley), Jeff Wohlford (Sr. Middleville). Scott Bloom (Sr. Hastings), Ray Cook (Sr. Delton) and Brian Friddle (Jr. Lakewood). Franks, a two-year starter and captain, was the key lineman in Maple Valley’s surge to the SMAA championship. In the cham­ pionship game against Pennfield, Franks held Panther all-stater Doug Geno to three tackles. Cook. Bloom, and Wohlford are two-year starters while Friddle started as a junior this fall. The all-county specialists are punter Jon Christensen (Soph. Hastings) and kicker Scott Everett (Sr. Maple Valley). Christensen punted 44 times for a 32.1 average this year with his longest being a 57yarder against Marshall. He was one of only four underclassmen to make the all-Twin Valley team. Everett is a two-year SMAA all-leaguer. He hit 16 of 18 extra point trys this year and added a pair of field goals. He also doubles as Maple Valley's quarterback. There's plenty of beef in the all-county offensive line. (Left to right) Rob Franks, Brian Friddle, Ray Cook, Scott Bloom and Jeff Wohlford. In back are ends Lester Caldwell (left) and Joel Christensen. Heading the all-county defensive team are the linemen and noseguards. Pictured here are (front from left) Ryan Trowbridge, Dale Montague, Jim Gonzales and Dave Hilley. (Back) Paul Turnes and Larry Hoffman. All were named to their respective all-league teams. 1983 Banner-Reminder ALL-COUWTY OFFENSE RB RB RB QB E E Line - Line Llr. Line Line Wayne Bourdo (Delton).... Louie Burroughs (Hastings) Bill Barker (Lakewood).... Tim Heffner (Middleville)... Joel Christensen (Hastings). Lester Caldwell (Middleville) Rob Franks (Maple Valley) Jeff Wolhford (Middleville) Scott Bloom (Hastings) .. Ray Cook (Delton)........... Brian Friddle (Lakewood) .Jr. • Sr. •Soph. • Sr. Sr. .Sr, • Sr. .Sr. .Sr. .Sr. .Jr. ; M 5-9 ■' M ' 5*10 3*5 5-W 5-11 6-5 6-0 5-7 5-9 DEFENSE Back Back Doug Curtis (Lakewood) Marty Martin (Maple Valley) Back V Back Linebacker Linebacker Noseguard Noseguard SteveTuin(Delton) ........ Scott Duflo (Middleville).... Dale Montague (Maple Volley) Ed Pawloski (Middleville)..... Larry Huffman (Hastings)..... Jim Gonzales (Middleville)... Line Line Line Paul Turnes (Hastings)........... Dave Hilley (Lakewood)......... Ryon-Trowbridge (Maple Valley) Punter Kicker Jon Christensen (Hastings)......... Scott Everett (Maple Valley)... .Sr. .Sr. .Sr. .Jr. .Sr. .Sr. .Sr. .Sr. .Sr. .Jr. .Sr. .Jr. 5-10 6-4 5-10 5-11 6-2 6-0 5-9 6-2 6-2 6-0 5-8 5-9 1$ 165 156 150 The all-county defensive backfield snatched 22 passes this season. (Left to right) Scott Duflo, Marty Martin, Doug Curtis and Steve Tuin. 234 195 170 160 -i ■ ■ 160 152 195 140 172 174 s JM 170185 194 191 170 146 Middleville quarterback Tim Heffner tokes a beating in o gome earlier this season. Heffner, however, was named as one of the 24 players on the BannerReminder All-County Football Team. The kicking specialists on the team are Jon Christensen (left) of Hastings and Scott Everett of Maple Valley. Christensen, the punter, was one of only four underclassmen to make the Twin Valley team while Everett was a two-time member of the SMAm team as a kicker. �The Hastings Sanner— Thursday. November 17, 1983, Page 10 Simpson reflects on recently completed Saxon grid year Note — The Hastings football team compiled o 21 overall and 1-5 Twin Valley record this season The following is a question and answer session with Saxon Coach Jeff Simpson where the second-yeor head coach voices his opinions on the team's sea­ son. his performance os coach and of the Hastings program as a whole to Sports Editor Steve Vedder Question: Before the season started many people, including yourself, were envisioning five to seven wins for the team. Ina nutshell, what happened? Simpson: In a nutshell, our offense didn’t jell the way we wanted it to jell. We just didn’t get what we wanted out of it this year. And injuries hurt us, we had to change people on offense and that made it tough. Question: What else? Simpson: Well, when our offense didn't jell and we picked up those couple losses right there at the beginning, we became less confident on offense and that’s half the battle. When you score a few points it becomes easier for the kids to feel sure of themselves. When you get down ther e tight inside the 20 and are just trying to move the ball, they had confidence to do that because we showed it. For example, against Catholic Central we had that one score, but then we had a tough time with the turnovers aginst Sturgis. Our offense just wasn't on the field much. So now you’re 0-3 and each week you have faced a different defense, and your offense hasn't jelled like it's supposed to, and then you get into a situation where you’re a little hesitant and then you don’t move the ball the way the kids felt they could move the ball. And then we had injuries. We went into some games with only two backs and not many lineman — it was just sheer numbers. It made it difficult for us to do much. We had to play dowm a little bit of the game in practrice and a lot of scrimmage time. We just didn’t get as much scrimmage time as wt would have liked. Question: Then you think there is more talent here than 2-7? Simpson: Oh yeah. There’s some good talent on this team. Again, I’d probably say we're one of the better teams in this area and i think our conference validates, proves that. When your team doesn’t jell, kids 15-17 years old will lose confidence. But we didn't have any kids quit and I think that's very positive. It was like we didn't have the sure fire tenacity to just go out and score some points. You know we had chances to score. There was Coldwater and Harper Creek where we had the ball in the last minute of play and we could have won two games right there. And then the Catholic Central game was a good football game — probably our best game all year. You wouldn't have know we were a lesser team. Question: What about making personel changes throughout the season. I’m sure the fans up in the stands might wonder why doesn't the coach try this or try that. How can you answer them? Simpson: In our season with less personel we see more of them in practice...With 45-50 kids in practice we wouldn’t get as good a look at them you might say ‘Well, maybe we didn't get a good look at them.’ But with 25-26 kids we get a g?od look at all of them at various positions. And the way we play it week by week, any of the kids can earn a spot at any time. ' We had changes this year. And we’re going with what we can with 22-26 players. We're going with what we feel is the best personel at each position. And that’s what you have to think as a team out there. You let the best ballplayers at al) positions play. There may be a position in all sports where a player can beat or be as good as another and play that position, but you have to think from a team position. You have to get 11 functioning people out Sports HASTINGS BOWLING City Tournament for 1983-84 SEASON •HMM* Hastings football coach Jeff Simpson walks off the field during a game this fall. Simpson said the success of this team shouldn't be measured in wins and losses. 1. Forreir* Heating* Cooling, 3079, Bowlerettes, S. Jackson, Jean Appleman, > 'khele Plant' Mary Ruttell. Connie Keeler, Susan Jackson. 2. Medical Facility. 3039. BowlereHes. Groce Potior 3. Shamrock Tavern. 3005. Thursday Twisters, L. Conley. 4. Vogt Funeral Home. 2991, Wednesday P.M.. B. Blakely. MWQA»W3 SPORTS ...ata glance ACTUALTEAM D. Hubei. AAA. 2409. Monday Mixers. E. Ulrich. Boonie Hathaway. Bemie Eckert, Loraine Bar­ num, Sandra Merrill. DOUBLES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. byStmVwMcr Thursday’s Mutterings Thursday morning’s best: Anybody who saw the PennfieldMaple Valley football game knows, that’s what high school sports should be all about. Am I the only one who can’t get into pro football this year? Eight deaths in boxing in one year is a little much isn’t it? AH time favorite assignments: (1) Covering the Detroit Tiger press tour in Lansing (2) Interviewing Alabama (3) Covering Middleville at Crister Arena last March (4) Bowie Kuhn press conference in Battle Creek. Blown- assignments: (1) Missing a chance to have brunch with Ed Asner (2) Being stood up by Chubby Checker. Learn a lesson department: I should have been a bartender. Jock Clarey is what my grandmother would call a "card.” Is Mark Brown going to average 36 points a game or are teams going to be laying for him? I miss softball. I can’t wait for the college basketball season to start. Best ever pizza: Riccardi’s on the north end of Torch Lake. What’s wrong with winning ugly, anyway? Idle thought No. 1: Does that make losing pretty? Prediction: The Tigers won’t win it next year either. Aside note to Skip Pranger: Hey, don't worry about going back to the state this year. Just get the best out of your team and nobody should complain. How long till softball season anyway? I’d like to take Morgan Fairchild to dinner. Favorite quote: "Sports doesn’t build character, it mirrors it” Think about it. Idle thought No. 2: Are sportswriters really negative people? Is that really Beaver Cleaver on the front on my corn flakes box? 1. Vogt Funeral Home. Wed. P.M., B. Blakely. 1076. 2. Shamrock Tavern, Thursday Twisters, L. Conley. 1075. 3. Farrell's Heating & Cooling. Bowlerettes. S. Jockwn, 1068. Shirley Drake - June Richardson. 1285. Robin Haight, Nancy McDonald. 1268. Cheryl Hartwell, Thelma Christopher. 1248. Kathy Wlnlck, Bonnie Falconer. 1239. Esther Dunham, Lois Elliston, 1229. Janet Maurer, Joyce Skedgell. 1214. HIGH GAME 1. Janet Maurer, Jnyce Skedgell. 460. 2. Manon VanKuilenberg, Linda Tilley. 452. 3. .hlrley Drake, June Richardson, 450. Favorite foods: (1) Hot beef sand­ wich (2) turkey (3) steak. Bo Schembechler should be a marathoner. AU he likes to do is run. Answer to idle thought No. 2: Nah, there just isn’t anything good to write about. Prediction: The Hastings basketball team is going to surprise people this winter. Golf is the most frustrating sport there is. Period. Anydne want to teach me how to bowl? It’s a wonder there aren’t more cases like the Marcus Dupree story. Believe it: The sports scene is getting more and more out of hand at the professional, college, and high school levels. Favorite TV shows: (l)HiH Street Blues (2) Magnum P.I. (3) Whatever Morgan Fairchild is in. The Illinois football team is nothing but a collection of baddies. That bowling invitation is still open. So is that dinner invitation to Morgan Fairchild Knew it all along department: That bartending job is looking pretty good right about now. The MHSAA blew it when they pushed back the start of basketball practices from the first Saturday after the last football game to the third week of November. Come on guys, that isn’t long enough to practice for the first game. Jeff Simpson is right when he says his players learned something about life this year. Sometimes life can throw some wicked curve balls. Writing is like arguing u ith a woman. You’re never going to win. The guys we picked on the BannerReminder all-county football team are flat out nice kids. Is it softball season yet? You know you’re getting old when the cheerleaders start calling you mister. MEN ACTUAL DOCMES Linda Tilley, Manon VanKuilenberg. 1036. SINGLES 1. Linda conley, 699. 2. Monon VanKuilenberg, 698. 3. Betty Blakely. 679. 4. Thelma Christopher. 656. 5. Beth Foul. 635. 6. Joan Elliston. 633. 7j Sue Jackson. 632. 8. Dot Kelley. 628. 9. Barb Steele. 623. 10. Pom Arends. 616. 11. Mary Lou Russell. 616. 12. Barb Fritz. 610; Nancy McDonald. 610. HIGH ACTUAL SMGLES there in football. It’s not like basketball where you can score points even' time down the floor or baseball where you can score some runs on errors. In football your offense has got to be able io score points as a team and one little mistake can kill you. What we try to do in our system is find the 11 best people. Question: Let's talk about your per­ formance as coach. Are you comfortable with the progress you've made in you first two years as varsity coach? Simpson: This year I did more coaching, learned more myself than I die last year. As a coach or an athlete it’s easy to win. And when you win. things don't go wrong and coaches or kids aren't going to notice things when they go bad. There will be mistakes, but you’re going to becoming in with better spirits and you don't notice it as much. And this year when we were losing and things were going bad, it was more noticable. I think this year the kids held through the worst part of their lives they could. Losing six games in a row, facing up to parents, facing up to peers, facing up to people in the community. People see wins and losses, but to see what what they’re actually learning character-wise and that is facing up to handling the pressure of life when it is not going honkey-dorey. I think this year we felt that it was more successful in the kids character and attitude and how we played it each week. We did not have letdowns during the season. We may have felt not as much confidence in ourselves, but we did not have any troubles in comunicat ion or finding out why we didn’t jell as a unit. There was no specific reason or one person that stopped us from winning ballgames. There was a variety of stuff that came about but this year we felt good and I think it showed at the end where we won two of the last three games including a triple overtime. A team that is 0-6 and has lost confidence in themselves would not win that game I felt 1 nis year as a whole my coaching was better, but again, when you're losing things don't look good. As a coach 1 can see it in practice and I think things were as good as last year if not better. I see those kids every day for three hours and we’re seeing the competition of 26 kids and I do not see any letdowns. J think when you’re 0-6 you could be looing to a winter sport and saying. ‘Hey. let’s hang it up.' but I didn't see those things. As a year I think our season was successful and I think it was successful in that these kids are going to carry something with them the rest of their lives. They saw what life was about when things were bad and that’s at­ tributed to sports because there is so much play on winning. I think when you stress winning so much that you’re playing with a young man maturity, his responsibility, his whole character, it's tough for him to face up to people when he loses. All that people look at in society is that win­ loss column and they’re not seeing what’s really is going on with a young man. The kids did a lot of growing up and maturing this year. I’m happy with the kids and I think the coaches learned a lot. 1 d say 1 'earned more this year in coaching than I've ever learned and 1 would say that’s success because that will help me in my coaching for years to come. Question: In your opinion, how does the football program at Hastings stand right now? Simpson: We’re starting to come back up...I think our program is good right now because we have been able to come up with enthusiastic coaches. These kids have gone through our system and know it. All the coaches in our program are in education and I feel they can give the best background to our kids. I think what we’ve tried to achieve by combining our junior varsity and varsity football practices and getting our kids ready, is helping us out. Saxon eagers prepare for districts, top Albion, 72-55 The Hastings basketball team prepared for the upcoming district tournament by smashing Albion 72-55 on Tuesday night. The Saxons thus finish the regular season 15-3 and the Twin Valley schedule at 9-3. The girls have now won three straight and eight of their last nine. Two of their three losses were against undefeated and league champ Marshall. Hastings will play Delton in the first round of the districts on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at Wayland. Against Albion, the Saxons sprinted to a 2921 halftime lead. Hastings all but ended things in the third quarter outscoring the Wildcats 20-11. Paula Atkinson, coming off a 31-point night against Harper Creek last Wednesday, led Hastings with 29 points. She also grabbed 16 rebounds. Amy Atkinson chipped in 19 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Karen Williams added 12 points, five rebounds, and seven assists. The Hastings jayvee team knocked off Albion 35-23 behind 10 points by Kristin Trahan. The Saxons led by only two, 14-12, at the half, but outscored Albion 8-0 in the third period. The jayvee team finishes its season 13-3 overall and 7-3 in the Twin Valley. Manon Van Kuilenberg. 593. HIGH GAME 1. Linda Conley, 292. 2. Betty Blakely, 279. 3. Manon Van Kuilenberg, 257. HANDICAP 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. M. VanKuilenberg, 1942. B. Blakely. 1889. Cheryl Hartwell, 1873. N. Mcdonald. 1864. T. Christopher. 1852. Robin Haight. 1814, ACTUAL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. D. Kelley. 1632. L. Tilley. 1521. S.Jackson.1506. B. Foul. I4B5. B. Hathaway. 1462. Louis Bahs. 1441. Middleville Turkey Trot set for Nov. 26 The Annual Middleville Turkey Trot will be held Nov. 26 at Middleville High School. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with the race starting at 10:00 a.m. The run is sponsored by the Middleville Track Club and Bilmar Farms. The fee for the 10k run, over half country and half gravel roads, is $4 while the fun run is free. Late registration is $5 and a Mr. Turkey shirt is $3.50 and a Mr. Turkey visor is $3.50. Five or morel runners from the same work place may compete as a corporate team at no additional cost. There will be 100 medals to the top Outdoor Report: On Rabbits By John Lerg Dept, of Natural Resources With winter’s first snow, the grasses in the fields begin bending over with the weight. Soon, they are pushed flat to the ground, and many of the critters living there seek out ne cover for the winter. This is the case with rabbits. Through the summer and fall, rabbits are difficult to find because they are spread out through the many grass and weed fields where they spend the summer. Winter habitat for rabbits is vastly different because it must be able to stand up through the winter snows and provide shelter. Bushy .upland and lowland areas answer this need very well. These areas are thick and dense and difficult for the fox and owl to surprise there quarry. The tender new growth on the woody shoots provide food for the rabbits when winter is hardest. The cover also breaks the force of the wind and helps protect them against the winter elements. However, the switch to new winter homes is not easy on the rabbits. Cast into a strange environment, they are at a disadvantage for a short while until they become familiar with their new surroundings. Once accustomed to winter habitat, rabbits are able to survive until spring provides new grass growth and they can return to their nesting areas. finishers and ribbons to all participants. The age brackers are: female-1-19, 20s, 30s. 40s and 50 and over. Males-1-13,14-16,1719, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40s and 50 and over. Pre-registration deadline is Nov. 20. Lakewood alumni game this Friday Lakewood's alumni basketball game, which features four of the best ever Viking teams, will be held this Friday, Nov. 18 at Lakewood High School. The game starts at 7:30 and costs $2 per person. The 1974 and 1975 teams will be teamed against the 1979 and 1980 teams. Together these teams compiled a record of 91 wins and seven losses. The team of 1974 was 21-2 and the 1975 team was 26-1. The 1979 team was 213 while the 1980 team won 23 of 24 games. Area teams make draws for districts Pairings have been announced for the Wayland girls basketball district which begins Nov.17. The teams with the best records — Caledonia and Wayland both at 15-2 — kick off the tournament on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. at Wayland. The winner of that game will play Lakewood (10-10) on Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. In the other bracket, Delton (11-6) and Hastings (12-3) will play on Nov. 18. The championship game of the tournament will played Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. DNRgame meeting The Department of Natural Resources will be holding a game area informational meeting on Nov. 23 from 7-9 p.m. at the Thomapple Township Hall in Middleville. Area biologists will be discussing pine management on the game areas. The public is invited to attend and questions about the area will be answered. Grabbing for the ball Hastings eighth grade basketball coach Judy Anderson (far left) tries to block a shot by Mary Miller in the junior basketball mothers vs. girls gome. In the background is Jenny King and at right is Marci Miller. Awards were recently handed out for the junior high basketball teams. They were os follows: (Seventh grade) MVP - Carrie Carr. Best defense - Lesley Dipert. Best team player - Diane Dykstra. Most hustle - Anna Spindler. Most spirited - Jenny King and Sandy Warren. Best attitude - Evy Vargaz and Most improved - Abby Forbes. (Eighth grade) MVP - Heather Prucho. Best defense • Laurie Kensington. Most improved Diane Dukes. Most spirited - Dawn Archer. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. November 17. 1983. Page 11 Words for the ‘Y’ Floor Hockey • Over 100 boys and girls in grades 3-8 participated in last Saturday’s opening day of floor hockey. For those unable to attend, you can still participate by coming to the Hastings Junior High School's west gym at the following times: 7-8 grades 8:15-9:15 a.m.; 34 grades - 9:30-10:30 a.m., and 5-6 grades - 10:45-11:45 a.m. There is no charge for this activity thanks to the Com­ munity Fund and the Hastings City Council. For more information, call the YMCA at 9454574. Men's Basketball League • All teams that are interested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Council's winter basketball league are reminded that their team rosters, sponsors fee. and players fee are due on November 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the junior high west gym. There will also be open gym on that date, Nov. 22 from 6-8:30 p.m. Team schedules for the season will be mailed on the 23rd. Bowling results THURS. TWISTERS Mini Champs, 24-16; Hastings Bowl, 224174; J & M Service, 22-18; Big John’s, 21-19; Frantz, 21-19; Shamrock Bar, 20-20; Hastings Mutual Ins., 19-21; Burns Refrigeration, 184-214; Superette, 17’,4224; Hastings Automatic Heating, 144-254High Games: D. Larsen, 158; L. Conley, 160; G. Wilson. 161; L. Fruin, 149; M. Van Kuilenberg, 184; B. Welch, 156; J. Hurless, 158; P. Wright, 162. High Series: B. Kruko, 156-422; K Thomas. 176-447, J. Gasper. 170481; W. Barker. 175-447; L. Tilley, 187-505; S. Trowbridge, 169-460; D. Coenar, 213-535; D. Burns, 161-475; B. Bowman, 147-417; C. Curtis, 165-444; B. Boersma, 181-474: A. Weeks. 173483; N. La Joye, 174479; B. Barnum, 150447. Bliss sold to investors Continued from Page 1 The Salem facility manufactures rolling mill equipment and very large hydraulic and mechanical presses. The Hastings facility provides equipment for stamping, can making and the minting of coins. Service centers at both facilities provide parts and delivery, training and technical services to Bliss’ worldwide customers. The announcement said that in the metal producing area, examples of recent in­ novative designs are automatic gauge and shape control and rugged downcoils, which are being installed in new and existing mills. A major copper and brass producer will soon come on line with two new Bliss mills, a fourhigh cold reversing mill and a “Z” high mill, both equipped with the latest state-of-the-art computerized controls, the news release issued by the company said. “Bliss is actively rebuilding older mills and adding new ‘high tech’ developments to meet new industry quality and productivity requirements,” the announcement con­ tinued. I The release said that pressworkirg ap­ plications include the recent installation of eight 1500-ton tri-axis transfer feed presses for General Motors. “The start-up of two 8,000-ton Pratt & Whitney isothermal forging presses for the forging of titanium and other high tem­ perature alloys is now in progress," the announcement said. The statement also said tht during the last five years, the majority of all open-die forging press installations in the United States have been designed and manufac­ tured by Bliss. “Additionally, the recently introduced Uraw-link’ presses are setting production records while operating 24 hours a day producing parts to strict government specifications," the announcement said. The statement also said that with the emergence of the two-piece seamless con­ tainer. Bliss has achieved a leadership position using its new ironer press that WED. P.M. Alflen & Assoc., 29; Hair Care Center, 26; Ted's. 26; Nashville Locker, 25; Champion Tax oervice, 23; Varney’s Stables, 23; Gillons Construction, 19*6; Vogt, 18; Art Meade Auto Sales, 1741 Whim-z, 13. High Games and Series: L. Bahs, 192; P. Champion, 174; D. Murphy, 179; M. Snyder, 185; V. Utter, 154; P. Croninger, 177; O. Gillons, 177; M. L. Bitgood, 162; L. Schantz, 147; M. Chaffee, 138; S. Beck, 169; S. Wolfe, 153; I. Clark, 153; P. Castleberry, 165474; K. Becker, 186471; N. Varney, 166448; R. Kuempel, 176466; F. Schneider, 171467. Bowler of the Week: Norma Hummel, 198529. THURS. MORN. WOMEN'S Gillons, 29-11; Country Kettle Cafe, 23-17; Gun Ridge Girls, 22*6-17*6; Lilley’s of the produces two cans with each stroke at 120 SPM. Systems are in operation producing beverage cans, food cans and automotive filter containers. The history of Bliss in Hastings began in 1919, when the company purchased the Consolidated Press Co. of Hastings, then one of the most modern maclune shops in the Midwest. Consolidated Press had moved to Hastings from Chicago in 1917. Game results for Nov. 12. Continued from Page 1 u appeals tail, Michigan taxpayers can expect to spend $528,000 in tax dollars for his support, not allowing for cost of living in­ creases. The wages for all county employees are based on 2.080 hours per year and either time or days spent working on the investigation, preparation for the trial, trial time and sentencing. Hughes said that the estimated hours and figures ftom her office included arraign ment. preliminary hearings, the pre-trial, whcih was adjourned three times, the • Walker hearing" held in Eaton County to determine whether or not Rodney Surratt's testimony was admissible as evidence in court, motions, preparation time, and actual court time during ’he 14 day trial Hughes said that she did not include time spent working weekends, evenings, security costs, transcripts, subpeonas. secretaries' wages or supplies. YMCA WOMEN S VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE STANDINGS WLT Third-Fourth Grades left). Most of those birds were sent out in September and October, says Tom Otto, but the family ends up cleaning, dress.ng and packaging about 2.500 for Thanksgiving (lower left), and another 800 at Christmas. When all is said and done, they end up in the Otto’s cooler (uppei right), before being sent out to your local grocery store. Tom Otto defends the bird, and gives it great credit — "They have their pros and cons, but they don't stand out in the rain with their mouths open and drown," he says, dispelling one popular myth. “A lot of people have different ideas about the turkey, but I don’t think they’re as dumb as they think they are.” , Alley, 23-17; Keeler Apts., 24-16; The Buns, 22-18; J & G Slock Farm, 20-20; Elm Pond Acres, 18-22; Bosley’s Hustlers, 16-24; Mode O'Day, 15-25; Slow Pokes, 14*6-25*6; Top Notch, 13-27. High Games and Series: B. Moody, 182; R. Stoepker, 202482; J. McMillon, 208; L. Tilley, 197-540; O. Gillons, 173; C. Stuart, 169; . S. Mogg, 181; S. Miller, 169; M. Snyder, 187. Splits Converted: L. Miller, 6-7-10. SUN. NIGHT MIXED Sandbaggers, 31-13; Pin Pals, 31-13; Hooter Crew, 28-16; Big Four, 26-18; Hot Shots, 254-184; Foul Friends.' 254-184; Hosers, 23-21; Escapees. 23-21, Really Rotten. 22-22; The Toads. 214-224; Spare Parts. 214-224. Alley Cats. 20-24; Buzzin' Tfuzzins, 19-25; Tails End, 18-26; White Lightning, 16-28; Gutter Dusters, 15-29; Roustabouts, 15-29; The Fruins, 14-30. High Games and Series (Men): R. Ogden, 198; K. Allen. 193-508; M. Tilley, 212-207-604; D. Smith, 180; D. Rounds, 178; J. Lord, 168; R. Ward, 176; R. Snyder, 212-209-566; J. Schaechterle, 193; C. Haywood, 190; E. Ingram, 195; J. Birman, 233; L. Snyder, 199583; E. Kelly, 183-511. High Games and Series (Women): J. Blough, 174; L. Tilley. 205; J. Smith; 168; J. DeZess, 176; J. Hass, 162; P. Snyder, 200; K. Schaechterle, 216; M, Haywood, 194, M. Beach, 184. Splits Converted: J. DeZess, 4-7-10. MONDAY MIXERS Rodee’s, 274-124; Michdob, 24-16; D. Hubei Triple A. 24-16; Gun Ridge Golf, 23-17; Art Meade Auto Sales, 23-17; Jeff's Casual Wear, 22-18; Dewey’s Auto Body, 22-18; Carrousel Realty, 21-19; Muir Drugs, 20’619*6; Medical Care Facility, 20-20; Cinder Drugs, 19-21, Hastings Bowl, 18-22; Muldoon’s, 17-23; Valley Realty, 17-23; Hastings Flower Shop, 16-24; Stalwart In the mid-1940's Bliss operations in Hastings were changed substantially when the company closed its plants in Brooklyn, N.Y., moving those product lines primarily to Hastings. In the ensuing 25 years, plants in Canton, Toledo and Cleveland, Ohio were also closed and much of the work was moved to Hastings. Gulf 4- Western Industries, headquartered in New York City purchased Bliss in 1968. W L Nebraska 10 0 Michigan 10 0 MSU 0 1 0 Georgia 0 1 0 MSU 0 vs. Nebraska 6, Michigan 4 vs. Georgia 2. Fifth-Sixth Grades Blackhawks 10 0 Islanders 0 0 1 Redwings 0 0 1 Oilers 1 0 0 Blackhawks 6 vs. Oilers 1, Islanders 2 vs. Red Wings 2. Seventh-Eighth Grades Wings 10 0 Comets 0 10 Comets 4 vs. Wings 8. A League Fiberglass Advocates Great Lakes Hook Auto Supply Buckland Insurance B League Lake Odessa Livestock Ink Spots Spykers Spectrum McDonald’s Thornapple Valley Bumpers Buildings, 16-24; Naturally Yours, 15-25; Girrbach’s, 15-25. High Games and Series: B. Burkholder, 171; N. Miller, 169-503; G. Marsh, 181; K. Lenz, 156; S. Rose, 145; C. Nichols, 148; E. Moore, 158; S. Trowbridge, 150; K. Hanford, 146; F. Schneider, 167; B. Chandler, 198:527; T. Heath, 151; D. Snyder, 199-565; S. Tasker, 147; P. NeweU, 166. MAJORS Piston Ring, 28; Hastings Bowl, 22.5; Stevens Trucking, 21; Muldoon’s Welcome Tavern, 20.5; Frantz Buick, 16.5; Electric Motor Service, 16; E.W. Bliss Co., 16. High Games and Series: T. Keeler, 519; H. Keeler, 198-213-191-602; C. Heacock, 201-509; N. Heah, 213-535; T. Nichols. 518; R. Hot­ chkiss, 514; J. Barman, 210-549; B. Ruthruff, 511; F. Hayes, 219-544; D. Peabody, 212-559; M. Verus, 524; J. Mazag, 530; M. Cole, 529; R. Conley, 571. THURS. ANGELS Style Salon, 29-11; Hastings Oxygen Supply, 25-15; Hastings City Bank, 22-18; Pennock Hospital, 19-21; Cone Zone, 13-27; Bob’s Restaurant & Grill, 12-28. High Games and Series: L. Decker, 162; B. Newman, 176-169; S. Jacobs, 137; L. Watson, 142; S. Lesick, 153; L. Edmonds. 100; B. Stehr, 153; D. Street, 155; R. Batterson, 179. C Garlinger, 154; B. Stanton, 155; P. Oakland, 170-178; K. Winick, 197; B. Falconer, 168; N. McDonald, 191; E. Rairigh, 186; L. Tilley, 186-531. BOWLERETTES Farrell’s Heating, 28-12; Mathews Riverview, 27-13; Hecker Agency, 25-15; D. J. Electric, 234-J64; Coenen’s Con­ struction, 23-17; Hair Port, 22-18; Kent Oil, 214-184; Pennock Hospital, 20-20; Big George’s, 20-20; Hastings Bowl, 194-204; Hastings Fiberglass, 16-22; Realty World, 1822; Hair Care Center, 18-22; Pioneer Motel, 174-224: Reminder, 17-23; CO’s, 15-25; Etna's Hair Designs, 134-264 ; Medical Care Facility, 134-264High Games and Series: J. Maurer, 166; M. Garber, 189; L. Waldron, 135; T. Daniels, 199; M. Westbrook, 131; L. Westbrook, 161; S. Raymond, 186-504; M. Elliston, 167; C. Hartwell, 197-464; D. Long, 173-483; L. Bahs, 196; G. Potter, 156-408; F. Nicewander, 169; W. Huizenga, 146; M. Lyons, 178; S. Svoboda, 181-517; S. Merrill, 200-532; A. Hause, 161; J. Freeman, 156. Split Converted: T. Daniels, 4-7-9-10; L. Fuller, 6-7; E. Ulrich, 4-7-9-10; F. Nicewander, 5-10. THURSDAY TWISTERS Hastings Bowl, 254-184; Mini Champs, 25-19; J 4 M Service, 24-20; Shamrock Bar, 23-21; Hastings Mutual Ins., 23-21; Big John’s, 22-22; Frantz, 22-22; Burns Refrigeration, 214-224; Superette, 184-. 254; Hastings Automatic Heating, 154-28*4High Games: N. Lajoye, 156; K. Mallison, 151; J. Hurless, 158; S. Prucha, 166; C. Hurless, 151; N. Van Sicklein, 130. High Series: J. Obenour, 180-464; A. Weeks, 187-471; P. Norris, 190-450; C. Robinson, 204-529; L. Conley, 167-416; M. Van Kuilenburg. 189-529; B. Barnum, 167-448; N. Taylor, 190-474; G. Purdum, 182-526; L. Barnum, 191-511; J. Gasper, 174-499; D. Burns, 165-461; K. Thomas, 152-416. 25 15 14 12 g 5 13 is 24 26 7 23 7 17 I3 h 16 14 15 u -h 3 27 HASTINGS MFG. CO. Dewey’s Auto, 1964; Chrome Room, 171; Hastings Flower Shop, 161; Office, 170; Viking, 168; McDonald’s, 154; Machine Room, 1644; Leftovers, 135. T. Johnston, 233-579; C. Baker, 222-566, R. Solmes, 204-560; J. Bell, 540; M. Hutchins, 236-534; D. Solmes, 531; R. Hook, 527; D. Hamm, 515; P. Montague, 511; W. Birman, 211-506; L. Tracy, 500. If you don’t stand for something, you fall for anything. Strickland Agency lULCMrtS. ■ Hutaci Hl. 9454215 We're olways thankful for your business. See us for LOW RATES on all insurance! HAVE YOU HEARD? Grote arrest, trial costly DeMott and Hughes both said that the figures released from their offices were "very conservative and not at all inflated." DeMott said that lodging costs are based on $20 per day and include food, shelter and guards’ wages. “We’d get $20 per day to house someone from another county," he said. He said that the costs of supplies, secretaries' wages, preparation and service of subpeonas. gas. oil and vehicle main­ tenance were not included in the figures released by the Sheriff’s Department In addition to the local costs, the 26-yearold Grote has moved into the state prison system. The Michigan Department of Corrections estimates that they spend S12.000 per year on each prisoner. Life expectancy for a white male born in the year I957 is 70 years old as determined by government statistics. Winter Women's Volleyball League - Any women’s team interested in playing on Wednesdays during the winter must turn in their registration form and team fee by Nov. 21. For those in B League, the YMCA director will pick them up at 7 p.m. at the Hastings High School gym. For those playing in the A League, their player fees and roster will be picked up at 7:15 p.m. at the junior high. If there are any questions, give the YMCA office a call at 9454574. Men's Volleyball League - Practices for the winter's men’s volleyball league will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the Hastings High School gym. Practices will begin at 7 p.m. Any teams or players wishing to play should come to the practices. Practices will be held for the entire month of December, with games beginning in January. Team fees and rosters are due on December 14. Scoreboard: Let’s talk turkey — a word about the bird What does a turkey have to be thankful for? Even the name is synonymous with loser — “A person or thing of little appeal, a dud", says the dictionary, adding, cruelly, “A poor and unsuccessful theatrical production." And then there’s that ear­ thquake-prone country in southwestern Asia. Even when that noble bird is elevated beyond the status of a loser, or a flop, as we do for one day a year at Thanksgiving, we chop off its head and cook it for dinner. The life of a turkey starts approximately 22 weeks before it’s killed, cleaned and dressed, says Tom Otto, one of four sons in the David Otto and Sons farm in Middleville. The Otto Family raised about 26,500 turkeys this year (upper by Dave Storms S.S. Stitchery Is here to serve you needlework needs. jsg We gladly help you by phone. or across the counter. • • • • The E.W. Bliss Co. with plants in Hastings and Salem, Ohio, was sold this week to a group of invest­ ors and some members of management for an un­ disclosed sum from Gulf& Western. KNITTING • CANDLEWICKING CROCHETING • FRAMES CHICKEN SCRATCH • PLASTIC CANVAS COUNTED CROSS-STITCH Instruction books on all the above. DDSs, DM Ds, DCs, DVMs, JDs, MDs ACCESSORIES TO COMPLETE YOUR PROJECTS Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals m the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-cate fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeoing with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you’d like to discuss our unique program. HOURS; Mondoy. Tuesday, Thursday 10a.m. to5 p.m.; Wed .Fri.. 10 o m. 108 p.m ; Sot. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 891-1136CALEDONIA . .OR 451-3144 GRAND RAPIDS ?l(,Lin Ilf/tlWK !llli(Wl i:®: �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, November 17. 1983. Page 12 Fact finder says T-K teachers should get pay hike Ry Elaine Gilbert The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE: Ithaca Deer Slayer barrel only. Barrel will fit any Ithaca 20 gauge model 37 pump shotgun. Rifle sights. Excellent condition. Call 945-9353 after 7 p.m. FOR SALE: Fold up pingpong table on wheels, used little, $40. Phone 852-0995, Nashville. FOR SALE: 1983 Wheel Horse tractor, twin cylinder, automatic, 42" mower deck and snow Made, only about six hours use, must sell. Has wheel weights and chains. $2350. Call 616-374-7275. 1974 FORI) PINTO: New brakes and new muffler, has snow tires. $250 or best offer. 795-7256, Middleville. (12-1) 1979 HONDA CIVIC HAT­ CHBACK: White, no rust, automatic transmission, radial tires, excellent gas mileage, $3,000 firm. 9453635. FARM TRACTOR, combine and equipment parts - new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motou. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company, U.S. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666; also, on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 374-8801. OPPORTUNITIES CROSS WITH 15 days. Oberammergau. Austria. Switzerland, Italy; July 3. 26. August 4, $1664. 17 days England, Ireland, Scotland; July 17. $1779. 12 davs Alpine Holiday; Sep­ tember 11, 18. 25, $1249. Pjm€1*s include roundtrip Detroit, hotels. TWO MEALS DAILY. Free brochure Mrs. C. Press, 7369 Berne Rd . Pigeon. MI 48755. 5174532202. TRY A CHRISCROSS! (11-24) OWN YOUR OWN beautiful and exclusive children's shop. Offering the latest in fashions along with a complete line of accessories and baby furniture. Brand names Vanderbilt, J or­ dache, Polo, Healthtex, Izod. Levi, Lee, Chick, Buster Brown, Donmoor, Her Majesty, Polly Flanders and many more. Furniture by Gerber, Lullabye, Nod-AWay. $14,500 includes beginning inventory, training, fixtures and grand opening promotions. Call anytime. 501-329-8327. An exclusive shop for you. HONEY AVAILABLE: Strained or comb. Any size from pint io gallon - all raw. Call 367-4140. (tfn) MUST SELL: Brand new set of encyclopedia, $850 new, will sell for $450. Phone 9454156. (tfn) __________ FOR SALE: Snow blowers Simplicity, Snapper, Yard­ man. 2*4 hp. to 10 hp. Prices start at $239.95. Benders Sales, 795-9441, Middleville, (tfn) MOBILE HOMES MOBILE, modular, atru double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings .nd Middleville on M 37. Terms available. 891-8157, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates. (Un) HELP WANTED FARM EQUIPMENT CARDS OF THANKS FOR SA If AUTOMOTIVE FOR SALE: 1976 Cadillac DeVille 4-dr. hardtop, good body and paint, good tires. 945-3967 or 945-3616. I tfn) FOR SALE: MercuryMontego with 1978 engine, excellent condition, with new paint, $1,400.945-3216. (11-17) WATKINS PRODUCTS: Taking applicatio.is for new dealers. Call Shirley Norris, distributor, 616-671-5535. (tfn) FOR RENT MOBILE HOME FOR oALE: 14’x70’ 1978 Cen­ FOR RENT: One bedroom turion. Priced to sell! Nash­ apartment, newly ville, 852-9391, mornings and remodeled, close to down­ evenings. During day, 948town Hastings. Phone 945- 2470 or 374-8651. (tfm 9596. HOME FOR RENT: Mid■ NOTICES dleville, three bedroom ranch with garage. $450, plus Middleville AA meetings. deposit and utilities. Grand Wednesdays. 8 p.m., St. Rapids, 364-8542. (11-17) Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) PETS RABBITS: French Lop pedigree rabbits for sale, eight weeks old 945-9890. (1124) FOR SALE: Collie pups, AKC,*champion sired, sable and white, healthy. Phone 517321-6494, days; 517-543-6591, Charlotte, evenings. (12-1) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville. 852-9691. (tfn» PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. refinishing.. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) The family ot Margaret E. Lehman wish to thank all the many friends, neighbors and relatives who helped to lighten our giref with the many kind words, flowers, memorials, and cards. We especially thank the Reverend Clinton GallowayBradley for his comforting words, the personnel at Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel, the pallbearers and the organist. Your thoughtfulness will be remembered by us forever. _______ The Lehman family We wish to thank our relatives, friends, and neigh­ bors for the many acts of kindness and sympathy shown us during the recent loss of our father, Paul Bell. A SDecial thank- you to all who brought food, sent cards and flowers, and remem­ bered us in their prayers in our time of need; and to all the people who made memorial contributions to Peace United Methodist Church. We especially wish to thank Pastor Reid for his words of comfort. We also wish to express our ap­ preciation to the ladies of the church for the lovely lun­ cheon after the service. With all the expressions of love given us, may God bless you all. Adelbert & Beryle Bell and fam Uy Joan & Nolan Hudson andfamUy Marcia Bell OPPORTUNITY... For Retired Couple ... to live on form, do some repair maintenance on buildings, modern house. Located near Nashville. FREE RENT ... to responsible party Reply to... HOUSEHOLD ITEMS BOX 876 c/o Hastings Reminder Box 188, Hastings, Ml. 49058 WASHER, DRYER, stove, refrigerator for sale. AD in excellent condition. 945-9070. Teachers in the Thomapple Kellogg School District should receive a three-percent pay hike for the current school year rather than accept a wage freeze as the board of education had proposed, says a state ap­ pointed fact-finder. In a 28-page report. Fact-Finder David T. Borland also recommended that both parties agree to a three-year contract with a cost of living increase capped between four and eight percent for the 1984-85 and 1985-86 school years. Borland's recommendations are non-binding. The teachers had asked for a 5.25-percent increase for this year They have been working without a new contract since school opened in the fall. Larry Thompson, the teachers' union representative from the Grand Rapids office of the Michigan Education Association, said Borland found that the board's freeze position was “inappropriate based on the financial ability of the district to pay." The board had said it couldn't afford to increase salaries because of the need to restore programs and services. School officals received a copy of the factfinder s report last week. Superintendent Gerald Page said he wasn’t surprised by the recommendations because he expected Borland to take a middle of the road position on the issues regarding salary and in­ surance. Page said the board "was not overjoyed" with the report and said the teacliers probably weren’t either. “That's the name of the game in negotiations — compromise." “We want to resume negotiations as soon as possible," he said. "The board has gone on record saying they would like to see the contract settled as early as possible. "I hope his i Borland’s) recommendations lead to a contract for us," Page said. Thompson said the MEA "will request mediation using the fact-finders report as a basis for a settlement, to try to reach a negotiated settlement from that report." He said he expects the mediation session will be set for sometime later this month. Commenting about the fact-finder’s opinion that the district’s projected budget for 1983-84 “may be too conservative," Page said it is highly unlikely that the district would derive as much local income as it did last year because of insurance settlements and delinquent taxes from land owned by the Department of Natural Resources. Page said last year's budget included $100,000 of other local income and the fact­ finder had said he had no assurance that it wouldn’t be available again this year. “We never budget that much money" for other local income. Page said. Last year’s other local income was received due to certain incidents that are highly unlikely to occur again, he explained. For instance a large chunk of the $100,000 was for $41,000 received from the DNR's back taxes. Other funds in that category included $24,000 received on an insurance claim when the gym roof was damaged by wind, $5,000 from insurance for roof damage to a garage, and $2,000 from another insurance claim to replace a stolen movie projector. Besides the proposals for a salary increase and contract length, the fact-finder's report included recommendations on three other issues on the table regarding insurance, early retirement, and the school calendar. Concerning medical insurance. Thompson said the fact-finder felt that the board should pay the full amount for the teachers but that the board should have the right to select the lowest cost insurance program and pay 100percent of that The board currently pays for 98-percent of the insurance program. If teachers wanted to keep the same in­ surance program, the fact-finder said the difference between the lowest cost program and the insurance teachers wanted should be split evenly between the two parties. In that case, Thompson said, if the insurance program remained the same, teachers would probably have to pay some of the costs. The fact-finder recommended nominal remuneration ranging irom $1,250 to $5,000 (after 30-yearswith the district) for teachers who might want to retire earlier fhan nnr. mal. Under the proposal. Thompson said a teacher who was eligible for retirement could opt for the program after serving at least 10-years in the district. By having an early retirement program, the fact-finder said it was his opinion that the district, overall, would save money. Thompson said, because it might be an in­ centive for some long-time teachers to retire and the district could bring in a "younger and cheaper-labor force." He said the fact-finder recommended the school calendar remain unchanged. The board had wanted to add several additional days for inservice, but Thompson said the fact-finder didn't have enough information about the details and suggested both parties might want to work it out themselves. Appeals board tables ‘honey house’ decision by Ken Relbel The Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals stopped short of defining the term farm Tuesday night by tabling an appeal by a Lake Odessa beekeeper who wants to build a pole barn for honey processing on land zoned agricultural. “We're looking at a land use that will be a countywide use," said board chairman Ronald Coats. "Whatever we resolve here as a decision we’ll have to live with coun­ tywide.” Gary Vealg, 830 Fifth Ave., Lake Odessa, applied for a permit in October to a pole building on a I'l-acre parcel on Martin Rd., north of Brown Rd. in Woodland Township. Veale at first received the permit, but it was later revoked by the Barry County PlanningZoning-Building office. Veale’s property is in close proximity to several homes. He says he has maintained all along that he has no intention of keeping bees on the property, nor to establish a retail outlet on the property. In a letter to Veale, dated Oct. 25. Winifred Keller, planning, zoning and building director, wrote “We have heard that you St. Rose bazaar this Friday Plenty of homemade holiday gift items, plus lots of baked goodies, have been prepared for this Friday's St. Rose Moms Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale. The bazaar runs from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the St. Rose Catholic Church basement in Hastings. Many crafts are available for purchase, including knitted dish cloths, snowmen, stenciled stuffed ducks on dowels, grapevine wreaths, stenciled Merry Christmas door decorations, ceramic towel holders, advent wreaths, and also a tree full of Christmas or­ naments. A luncheon is being served during the bazaar from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. plan to process honey, in the building, to sell to stores. If this is true we would have to consider the pole building as a commercial building and the site commercial and (the permit) will be revoked." However, the Zoning Board ol Appeals called Veale’s venture an agricultural pursuit, and forwarded Veale’s request to process honey to the Barry County Planning Commission or the Barry County Prosecutor for further information and a definition of farming. The planning commission's next meeting is Nov. 28. “We have to come up with whether or not we can in our own good conscience constitute (the honey house) as a farm in that row of residential houses. I think it is a little bit unfair to say that zoning is prohibiting a beekeeping operation." said Coats. “If those houses weren’t there, that land is zoned agricultural, and I have no problem with seeing bees an as agricultural entity,” said Coats. “We do not have a definite acreage definition of a farm for this county,” said Coats. "We are establishing a precedent here as a reference point...that I-i acres is a farm." The only provisions the county currently makes for farm acreage is that the land must be “sufficient to constitute the type of far­ ming being performed." In seconding the motion to table. Coats commented “I feel uncomfortable with a few things yet. I would like to do (Veale) justice, and the county together if I can, and I don’t want to give this county the reputation that we as a zoning board of appeals are down on beekeeping." Repair Service • Engraving • Watch Repair HODGES JEWELRY Your Full Service Repair Center 122 W. 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Muriel SL, was struck by a vehicle driven by Steve Fritz, Jeanna Dr. According to the spokesman, Steele parked his refuse truck facing west, in the eaitbound lane of W. State Rd. near Stidham’s Sand and Gravel. Fritz, who was eastbound, swerved to the south shoulder of the road to avoid the truck, “Thinking the truck was going to hit him,” said the spokesman. The accident happened about 7 a.m. Steele was taken to Pennock Hospital with head injuries, and transferred to Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. A hospital spokesman, contacted at press time, was unable to release the man’s condition, as he had just arrived. The accident is under investigation. by Norma Peterson Tax abatements on agenda Special meeting setforJEDC The city-county Joint Economic Development Commission will meet on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. to discuss the results of its financial seminar and other matters. The JEDC's regular meeting will be held on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Both meetings wdl be held in the council chambers at Hastings City Hall. Dep. Chief Trick in Sunday mishap Hastings Deputy Chief of Police Gordon Trick escaped serious injury Sunday afternoon when his ^-ton truck struck a vehicle at the corner of M-37 and Gun Lake Rd. TWck said he was westbound on Gun Lake Rd. when a second vehicle turned in front of him. The indentity of the second driver is not available from the Barry County Sheriff Dept, which in­ vestigated the mishap. Trick said be was returning to town from his cabin in Houghton Lake, and was within a couple miles of home when he was hit. Two men were taken to Pennock Hospital Tuesday night for injuries they received when the car they were travelling in missed a curve at the comer of Shriner and Jefferson Sts., and plowed into a yard on S. Jefferson SL A witness said the car was travelling west at a high rate of speed down Shriner St., missed the tun; at Jef­ ferson, hit an embankment and became airbom for an instant before crashing into a tree. The car narrowly missed hitting the home of Doug and Sharon Vickery, 1144 S. Jefferson St. Responding to the accident was the Hastings City Police, Hastings Am­ bulance, and the Hastings Fire Dept., which used its extraction equipment to free the victims. Officials at the scene said a minor child in the vehicle was not hurt. The identities of the victims are not available at press time. Arson suspected In Nashville fire The Barry County Sheriff Dept, is investigating the possibility of arson in a fire that destroyed a trailer in Nash­ ville Monday night. Larry Decker, Nashville Fire Dept, assistant fire chief, said the trailer belongs to J.D. Elliston, and is located on Casgrove Rd. in Nashville. A damage estimate is not immediate!} available, but Decker did say the trailer, described as “a small, park model trailer”, is a total loss. Mmm...G00D! HOLIDAY RECIPIES Pages 9-10 Revised Hastings school budget tops $8 million Sanitation worker struck by car The Hastings Planning Commission will be holding a special meeting on Monday, N^/v. 28 at 4:30 p.m. to discuss tex abatements for two businesses. On the agenda will be discussion of state laws in regard to Commercial Redevelopment Districts and tax abatements for Walldorf! Furniture and RAJ, Inc. WaHdorfTs currently is restoring the exterior of its building. RAJ. Inc. has purchased the former Rapid Gas Station and is remodelling and expanding the building. State laws allow businesses to apply for property tax abatements for up to 12 years after improvements are made. The meeting will be held at Hastings City Hall in the council chambers Pages 11-15 November 24, 1983 Holidays are here!.. ."City sidewalks, busy sidewalks...in the air there's a feeling of Christmas." Nothing signals the holiday season like the day that the Christmas decorations go up on State Street. Monday, city workers like Tim Girrbach were up in the air stringing lights across the street and wrapping the trees with the glittering decorations. By evening the street was ablaze with The Hastings Board of Education adopted a revised budget over $8 million, Monday night, reflecting the increased revenues from the millage hike and expenses from new and restored programs. Voters approved a 2.386 mill tax increase on Oct. 24. The new budget of $8,123,763 shows an increase of $655,992 over the previous budget of $7,467,771. In approving the budget, the board ap­ proved expenditures of $7,701,965. That figure, however, does not include the cost of purchasing three buses, a new boiler at Southeastern Elementary School and salaries for the vocal music and in­ strumental music positions not yet filled. The cost of the new buses will be partially offset by state funds. Last year's budget was $6,734,828. The board also approved a pay increase for 12 people in 11 aide positions. The increase wjll cost the school system $673 and will be effective immediately through the end of the school year. There are five instructional aides in the adult education program, one instructional aide at Central and Northeastern Elemen­ tary Schools, two half-time lunch period stiperisors at Central, two lunch period supervisors at Pleasantview and two at the junior high school. The wage scale for instructional aides will start at $4.50 per hour. The wage will in­ crease to $4.75 after 90 working days, to $5 after one year and to $5.25 with two or more years of experience. Lunch period supervisors will start with a $350 hourly wage, increase to $4 after one year and to $4-50 with two or more years oi experience. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said that one of the employees involved had not had a wage increase since 1972. “My intent is that these wages will be reviewed at the beginning of each year,” Schoessel said. Millage monies were not used to grant the hourly increase, he said. The board approved the appointments of ten persons to coach winter sports. They are: — Thomas Brighton, junior high athletic director and wrestling coach; David Furrow, high school wrestling; Susan Kuver, junior varsity volleyball; Stephen Kaiser, eighth grade basketball; and Jack Longstreet, junior varsity basketball; — Melva Nystrom, junior high cheerleading; Dennis O'Mara, high school basketball; Bernie Oom, seventh grade basketball; Sue Oom, high school cheerleading; and Kelly Yarger, high school volleyball. The board also approved the transfer and reassignments of the following persons: — Gordon Cole, high school counselor; Luana Furrow, elementary vocal music teacher; Mickey Furrow, high school counselor; Melva Nystrom, high school physical education; Paul Simon, junior high art teacher; and Jeff Simpson, physical education teacher. The board also recalled the following persons from layoff: — Mary Ackerson, fifth and sixth grade teacher at Pleasantview; Mary Baker, libarian; Beverly Baron, second grade teacher at Pleasantview; Vai Campbell, elementary remedial reading teacher; Diana Johnston, half-time sixth grade teacher at Pleasantview; and Jack Longstreet, junior high counselor; — Mary Martha Melendy, high school library aide; Tim Newsted, elementary physical education; Dennis O'Mara, adult education teacher; and Jean Syswerd, junior high home economics. Schoessel reported that on June 30,26 staff members were on layoff and only 12 remain on layoff. Of those, ten have other jobs. “This is not to say that these people would not like to return,” he said. Certificates of appreciation were awarded to retiring school employees Dorothy Hoke, Richard Clark and Arthur McKelvey. Continued on page 2 the lights of the season. Jury finds woman guilty of arson A'Barry County jury deliberated two hours last week before finding a 45-year-oid Monroe woman guilty of the arson of a dwelling house. Sentencing for Mary Marchese is set for Dec. 16 at 9 a.m. She could receive up to 20 years in prison for the offense. _warchese is one of five persons, including two married couples, arrested in March of this year in connection with the Oct. 12,1932 fire of a single-story wood frame home on Edna St. in Nashville. Arrested along with Marchese was her husband, Richard Joseph Marchese. Donald Joseph Marchese, of Monroe, his wife, Kathleen Sue, and Susan Marie Norris, also of Monroe. The prosecution in the trial was represented by Dale Crowley, Barry County assistant prosecutor. Mary Marchese was represented by William Garrett. Charges of arson were dropped against Richard Joseph, Donald Joseph, and Kathleen Sue after witnesses failed to appear at a court hearing last Spring. Susan Norris faces trial Feb. 27 on a charge of “Accessory after the fact to a felony” in connection with the blaze. According to court information, Norris did...feloniously conceal, harbor, maintain, protect, aid or assist the offenders...with the knowledge that the offender had committed the felony and with the intent to aid the of­ fenders in avoiding or escaping detection and punishment." Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster denied a motion by Norris in October to suppress certain statements she made to investigators regarding her part in the fire. The arrests in March were the culmination of a five-month long investigation by Cpl. Gerald Lue dec king of the Barry County Sheriff Dept. The five were arrested at their homes in Monroe. Police say the home, located at 904 Edna St., suffered only moderate damage to the living room, and light damage to the kitchen area, in addition to smoke damage throughout the structure. Luedecking said two gas cans were found in the vicinity of the home, one in the living room. Lab tests of samples taken from the home show gasoline was probably used to start the blaze. The Hastings Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Vol. 128, No. 47 Hastings, Michigan' Price 20* Thursday, November 24,1983 Michigan’s high cost forces out-of-state move, Manufacturing officials say by Robert J. Johnston The cost of doing business in Michigan is one of the primary reasons Hastings Manufacturing Co. decided to build a new plant in South Dakota, two company officials told the Hastings Rotary Club, Monday. “You do not have to consider this a relocation,” Rod Miller, Hastings plant manager, said. "It does not have to detract from overall employment here.” Miller, who serves as project coordinator for t*-« Yankton, S.D. facility now under construction, said that he put a lot of effort into comparing the cost of doing business on a per worker basis in Michigan to other states and Michigan did not fare well. Miller said that even if the local union agreed to cut its wages to levels that will be paid in South Dakota, that would not be good enough to compete in the national automotive filter market. Miller said that when the total cost of doing business in Michigan was compared to other states, the profitability of the filter line was improved on paper by $500,000 to $750,000 in other states. “One of the major reasons we ruled out Michigan is one that, unfortunately, none of us have control (over)," Miller siid. Miller conceded, however, that the initial savings are very thin and it is hard to justify the cost of the expansion based on that. Miller called the South Dakota labor force Speech specialist says: Poor habits can lead to problems by Norma Peterson Poor speech habits and the failure of parents to listen to them can result in speech problems, a speech specialist told members of the Hastings Board of Education, Monday. Marilyn Scheck. speech and language pathologist for the Barry Intermediate Schoo) District, addressed the board and its audience preceding the boards monthly meeting at Pleasantview School. Scheck said that speech problems can result from poor speech habits which are developed because parents listen to a child’s message and not to pronunciation. She said that hearing problems caused by childhood colds and infections and neurological complications caused by illness that result in loss of muscle control necessary for making •‘hard sounds" can also lead to speech problems. Scheck said that her job includes testing students, working with parents, planning and administering therapy and paperwork. Students are referred to the program by teachers, parents, nursery schools and Banner county social agencies. She his had 55 referrals this year. Once referred, a variety of tests are administered to determine the specific problem, she said. “On the whole, parents are responsive." Scheck said. “More than half are active in the program." Scheck is one of three speed therapists employed by the intermediate dstrict She said tht during her 94 years of employment, she has travelled 18,000 milej within the district doing speech therapy mated work. Scheck also said that the amount of paperwork required for the Rodents has increased tremendously over the years. When she started, she said, onlj one page of paperwork was required to geta child into the program. Today. 24 pages must be comjfeted to get a child into the program. 1" m*e pages to retain a child and 14 pages to release the child from the program. Hastings School Superinltndenl Carl Schoessel noted that the paperwork involved is necessary to comply with state law. very stable and said the work ethic is very good. He projected the labor rates to be $5 to $7 per hour. In contrast, Hastings workers are paid an average of $10.20 per hour, with the total cost per worker at about $17 per hour. Miller also said that lower workers’ compensation and tax rates in South Dakota will reduce the company's total costs, but workers enjoy about the same standard of living because of lower tax rates. He said that he didn’t expect the new plant to be organized by a union because few of the factories in the area are organized. He said that the plant will employ 25 to 50 people. Miller said that, except for AC, a General Motors subsidiary, there are no other filter competitors manufacturing in Michigan. Dennis Witham, industrial relations manager for tne company, said that one of the problems with the firm’s competitive status in the filter industry has been that wages paid to workers manufacturing filters are the same as paid to workers manufac­ turing piston rings. The company’s chief piston ring competitors are located in Michigan, he said. Witham said that the Hastings plant will increase in business if the company is able to sell cheaper filters on the mass market The company plans to manufacture the parts for the filters in Hastings and to have them assembled in Yankton. “As a result of that ventire, it will promote more jobs in Hastings,” Witham said. Continued on page 2 Hastings teen dies in Saurday crash, classmates injured A 16-year-old Hastings High School juftfor, Elizabeth Mary Hauschild, died Saturday night in an accident which involved five female members of the high school’s junior class. Hauschild, 2114 S. Broadway, was pronounced dead on arrival at Pennock Hospital. The other four girls were treated and released: Beverly DeCamp, 16, Gun Lake Rd., a passenger in the Hauschild vehicle, and Nancy Hudson, Ironside Dr., Amber Schaefer, W. Green St., and Cris Kruko. W. Bond St., who were reportedly travelling in the second car. City police named Nancy Hudson as the driver of the second car. Hudson, the daughter of Hastings attorney Richard Hudson, was driving her parents’ station wagon at the time of the mishap. City police said that the Hauschild vehicle was northbound on N. Hanover at about 10:42 p.m., when it struck the second vehicle. Deputy Police Chief Gordon Trick said several witnesses told police the Hudson vehicle was heading west and ran a stop sign. Both cars came to rest on the northwest corner of the intersection, taking down a street sign. Hauschild and her passenger were reportedly thrown from the vehicle. Police said the girl, who suffered multiple head injuries, probably would have lived if she had been wearing a seat belt Trick said all five girls were friends, and were heading to the same destinations when the accident happened. “They took different directions to get to the same place,4’ said Trick. Trick said the accident is currently under investigation. Hauschild was the daughter of Clayton and Helen (Kenfield) Hauschild. Betsy remembered as cheerful, hard working Friends of Elizabeth Hauschild will remember her for her sunny disposition, and her smile. Wednesday morning, many of those friends stood under a rainy, November sky and cried, as pallbearers took the 16-year-old Hastings High School junior away from the Knights of Columbus Hall, the site of her her funeral, to Mt. Calvary Cemetery, her final resting place. Elizabeth Mary Hauschild. known as Betsy to her many friends, died Saturday night when the van she was driving struck a car which police say may have run a stop sign at the corner of N. Hanover and E. Blair Sts. L'nlike the case with many accidents, the of^upants of both cars were all good friends, all classmates. Both cars, it is said, were heading for the same destination when the mishap occurred. The accident, which remains under in­ vestigation, has shocked the community, oven those who did not know Betsy. The Hastings Board of Education observed 15 seconds of silence in the girl's memory at its Monday night meeting, and Superintendent Carl Schoessel extended the board’s sym­ pathy to all the students involved in the accident, and their families. Betsy's death also touch the Hastings Rotary Club — Betsy was secretary­ treasurer of Interact, the club's student arm. The Rev. Willard Curtis eulogized her at the Hastings Rotary Club’s Monday luncheon, and prayed "for those who have been shaken by this tragedy." He also gave thanks for “all she has contributed to her family, and school, and friends." Betsy was known to many a^ an athlete, a runner. This would have been Betsy 's third year on the Hastings cross country team, and coach Don Smith remembers her as “a real good runner" in her sophomore year — “Number one or two on the team all year." he added “She had the potential to be a super run­ ner...and at times she was." said Smith. He called her “A happy, friendly girl who got along well with everyone. "She was a really good kid, and we all loved her.” Pat Murphy, who coached Betsy on the girls’ track team last year, called her “A hard worker", “Very wdl liked”, and "Somewhat quiet, a sweet kid.” “She got along well with everyone, the type of person not to find fault...just a real nice kid,” remembered Murphy. Betsy took a part-time job, after school and weekends, at Cinder Pharmacy. Ronnie Frick knew her well, as a classmate, teammate, and fellow worker. “She was very supportive of her team, always fair," said Frick. She and Betsy, who have known each other since fourth grade, both applied for the same job several months ago. “I got it first, then she was hired after me," said Frick. “She was always happy. I’ve never seen her down." �Manufacturing continued. UNITED WAY Hungry again? Help now before it’s too late It s been two long months for the United Way campaign workers. There have been some great successes as the tremendous network of volunteers collected pledges and contributions. Some groups of workers have reported 100 percent contributions. Two divisions have surpassed their goals Campaign Chairman Duane Bower said that the support of the community for the Hastings Area Community Fund has been outstanding. But the campaign is winding to a close and the goal has not yet been reached. Out of the St 11.175 goal, about $106,000 has been collected. The goal was no' changed from last year and yet, it is still unreached. In the past few years when layoffs were prevalent, it was understandable that contributions dropped off. People who were not working were not expected to give much But the business climate has changed. People are working again. Many of the local businesses have expanded their workforces to pre-recession levels and some are larger than ever. And yet, the goal has not been reached. During the recession years, the 11 local Community Fund agencies tightened their bells, just as the people in the community were forced to tighten their belts This past year, the Community Fund spent all of its $5,000 reserve to fund the agencies. Now. with the fund on a barebones budget, it is more important than ever to fulfill the needs of the agencies by reaching the $111,175 goal. Bower said at the beginning of the campaign that working with the United Way provides a special joy because it allows him and other workers to see the true compassion of the people. We know that compassion is there and we know that it is within the ability of this community to fund the agencies in full. Look at the benefits. The YMCA-Youth Council program is unequalled in com­ munities our size. Other youth agencies provide outstanding programs on tiny budgets through the efforts of volunteers. The Red Cross is literally there when you need it. Talk to veterans, the families of service men, to flood and fire victims Local people arc involved with Family and Children s Services and know how their lives have been enricued through that agency's work. The contribution to United Way of Michigan is paid back nearly ten-fold in services to people in Barry County And, there is much more. This year, should we open the Y Camp for just some of the kids? Should the Red Cross provide aid to only three-fourths of the victims of a tornado? Should the Salvation Army offer assistance to only part of the people who need it? The most important contributions to the United Way are the last contributions, those that put the fund to the top of its goal. Without those, someone will be left out. Let us as a community take pride in our ability to keep these agencies alive. They cannot continue to operate each year without knowing that they will have enough money to support their services. If you haven't made a pledge to the Hastings United Way or would like to make a bigger pledge, do it today. Time is running out. The campaign is nearly over. Z miller, plant manager at Hostings Manufacturing Co., addresses the H°’'in9s Ro,ory Club, while Dennis Witham, industrial” ",!^ manager and Dr. Lynn McConnell. Rotary president, listen. Witham said that since the union signed a contract in January taking a $1.52.per hour pay cut. 150 workers have been returned from layoff and 45 employees have been added to the production force. Current employment is at 643 people with 81 on the sales force. 398 in production maintenance, 50 in office clerical and 114 in management and supervision. The company’s two shift operation is near capacity, he said. Witham said that the company’s sales volume has increased in filters, though not significantly, while the firm is “holding our own” in piston .•’’ng sales. He said that the major piston ring com­ petitors have become more competitive in the replacement market because the sales of original equipment have been reduced by lower automobile sales and because of the trend toward fo m and six cylinder cars. Witham added that as the sales volume in filters increased, the profit margin did not follow. School Board continued. Dr. Earl Newman, director of educational services, announced that the high school library will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday on an ex­ perimental basts. Gifts of wrestling uniforms for the high school and junior high teams, basketball uniforms for the varsity team and Texas Instrumentlearningaids fora Central school classroom were accepted. Money for the high school wrestling team uniforms was donated anonymously. Junior high wrestling parents provided money for those uniforms and the Central Elementary PTO donated $518 for the classroom aids. The money for the varsity basketball uniforms was raised at a golf outing, last summer. Schoessel reported that the current policy is that any gift in excess of $300 must be approved by the board. He also noted that the recent millage increase for sports did not lake into account equipment or uniform money. Scheessel said that he will hold an open meeting on Nov. 29 at 7:30 a.m. in the high school teachers’ dining room andat7:30pm in the junior high vocal music room. He said that he hopes that anyone that has anything they would like to discuss will attend. He also announced that he will meet next Wednesday with high school class presidents and other officers to discuss how students may become more actively involved in the school system. This meeting is a result of last month’s sit-in, he said. The board adopted policies and ad­ ministrative regulations regarding pur­ chasing procedures, use of petty cash and bidding requirements. The next board meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 19 in the junior high vocal music room. Should prisoners work? by Sen. Robert Welborn .umpa^n worxer. ceieorote the Prof—ional Division of th« United Way breaking it. $6,800 -7 k «"<I pl«<9~. Ifrom Mt) Choi,mon Duon. Bow., join. Or. Myon Wiltlom, ond Jad^ Rkbord looqhrln. dM.lon cholrmon: and Mohall B.I.on executive director of the Hatting. Area Community Fund. Working the Public Agencies Division surpassing its goal are (front row. from left) Eloise Wolf. Commiu.on on Aging; Marshall Belson. Community Fund; Wade Nitz, division chairman; Duane Bower, campaign chairman; (second row) Frances Nicewonder. Medical Care Facility Eileen P»nh?rk M°S,'n.9| SS5 Lib$a.rvl Jody Co°Pbf Department of Social Services; Charles King. Pennock Hospiiol; (third row) Bob Brogan. U.S. Post Office; Joyce Weinbrecht. Provincial House. Liz CornwellRadical Care Facility; Shirley Hyde. Medical Core Facility; and Eugene Torode Barry Intermediate School District. The division collected $7,570 with a goal of $6 900 Hastings Banner] Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broodway. P.O. Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 47— Thursday. November 24. 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County: $12 per year in adjoining counties: and $13.50 per year elsewhere. Putting prisoners to work: It’s another centre ✓ersial idea that doesn’t deserve to be controversial. It’s just plain common sense. The idea has been rattling around the Legislature for a number of years, and it’s under the legislative microscope one more time. The reasons I support giving prisoners meaningful, productive work assignments are more plentiful than I can list here, but these are a few of the highlights: First, it gets needed work done. Second, it gives inmates a stronger sense of self-worth and respectability.-Third, it leaves Jess time for getting into trouble and helps time pass more quickly. To be fair, let me also share some fo the concerns of the naysayers: First, they fear it could take jobs away from union workers in private industry. Second, other efforts at rehabilittion have not been as successful as . they’d like. Third, they re afraid it could lead to shoddy workmanship or danger to the consumers of prison-made goods. Nonsense. Forty-seven states operate prison industries that produce everything from shoes to furniture. Most experience strong success with these work programs. Prisoners also learn usable, marketable skills during their confinement. And believe me. in all my discussions with top level prison administrators and educators, and through all the testimony I’ve beard in various legislative hearings, I am convinced that the ex-con with a skill has a much greater chance — for a second chance in society. There are those who fear that prisoners will be forced into some type of indentured servitude, at little or no pay, against their will. Such has not been the case, and that old stereotype dates back to long ago when chain gangs were in vogue Now, in other states, prisons are putting their inmates to work, often for charitable purposes, which seems a fair return of effort to the society that suffered from the prisoner's crimes. Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. That would also keep them from intruding upon the hallowed ground of union labor. Certainly, a law allowing prisoners to work could be written with provisions that allow labor scrutiny and keep the law abiding citizen from getting hurt. We are now looking at a bill, which passed the Hotse on a 78-22 vote, that would allow prisoners to earn their keep. It may even lessen the burden on the taxpayers who now pay over $13,000 a year in upkeep per prisoner and get nothing in return. This proposal deserves some careful thought and consideration. How about dropping me a line and giving me your reaction to it? Sen. Robert Welborn’s mailing address is: State Capitol Room 24 Lansing, Mi. 48909 by Ken Reibei took bucket baths on a slab of concrete The favorite theme of writers at until one day when the well went dry. Thanksgiving is how lucky we are to be There were eight of us Americans, 30 Americans, and to live in this land of Ghanams, and five shovels and pick plenty. But I thought I’d present that axes. After five weeks, we had dug a line to you in a different way, knowing four-sided trench and laid two courses that you may be reading this column of cement block. I doubt if the school is the day after Thanksgiving, having jnst finished yet. digested a massive holiday meal and I do know that I had a hard time all. taking anything for granted in Ghana I heard a man talking to a group of after that. high school students last week about My travels took me toa game refuge that great block of humanity called the I went walking through the bush with Third World. Actually, the talk was another American one day, with a titled •‘International Relations and Ghanaian as a guide. The guide's job Their Effects on Our Lives”, and he got ostensibly, was to protect us with the to talking about all the poverty and rifle he carried, though it is liard to feel misery in the world, and how we are threatened by animals that generally truly "rich” compared to the folks in scurry away when you get to within one countries such as Chad. He reeled off hundred yards of them. . many depressing statistics, about how We wandered and stumbled over the so many people make less than $100 a coarse, uneven plain. We saw antelope year, and that thousands of people, grazing, tracked an elephant came mostly children, would die of starvation upon the carcass of a wildebeest which while he was talking. the guide said had been killed by a lion, He also said that what really hurt and rested in the shade of a baobob those people was when they found out tree. It was a different part of Africa how well off we are. Satellites, he said, that we saw that day. shrunk the world, enabling a a starving Then the guide, whose name I can no man in Niger to watch ‘‘Breakfast at longer remember, took us to his home, Tiffany’s”. Before television, satellites, a battered Quonset hut, shored up with and the advent of the global village, scraps of metal and wood pallets. It was that beggar had only pestilence, home to about 12 people, all family, starvation, and the Sahara Desert to clinging together on that forgotten make him miserable. Now he has the landscape. He intruduced us to added misery of knowing that people in everybody in his home, and offered us other parts of the world spend money on food — roots and leaves, mostly,’ and pressurized chunks of carbon, and that some cooked meat, something he shot they drive cars, and eat inordinate in the bush. I guess. Food was not amounts of food on Thanksgiving. plentiful there No Tupperware bowls Such unrequited envy can spawn a filled with cold dressing, and cranberry great deal of anger, which I suppose is sauce. I felt very humble as I ate, for I where we get Third Wodd terrorism. "A knew it would have shamed my host if I hungry people listens not to reason, nor refused. cares for justice, nor is bent by any I’m not trying to depress anybody by prayers,” somebody once said. And so writing this. I don’t have the answer for it goes. the guide and his family, who were When I was 21 years old, I visited, for actually better off than most in Ghana. a summer, a country called Ghana. I I do know that Americans officially forget now the per capita income of give thanks one day a year for all we Ghana. I’m afraid I can’t reel off many have, but I think to most people statistics at all about those people, or Thanksgiving Is a day off work and the way they live. Having travelled some extra football games. As through a good part of the country, I Americans, we are used to “bigger and can safely say it is about the size and better", more and more. On shape of Wisconsin, and that the people Thanksgiving, that includes our meals, there are very poor. and maybe our waistlines. When you're I was in Ghana with other youthful looking a a table stacked with 19 dif­ American do-gooder volunteers to build ferent kinds of food, plus molded jello a school in the bush near a village salad, it’s kind of hard not to feel thank­ named Kwaso. We ate roots and leaves ful. After all, there was more food on which tasted like roots and leaves, and the table yesterday than the day before. PUBLIC OPINION .dXJKS* Have you made up your Kathy Scobey to the Editor: Etto Pennington V” program praised To the Editor: During the last year, my seven-year-old som Nick, and I have been involved in the "Y” Indian Guides Program. Twice a month, we have met with other dads and boys at either a dad's home or traveled to a special event with our Tribe. Nick has developed a special pride in taking his Indian craft projects to show to his friends and then tell them that his dad and he had made the craft project together. This, of course, is a very heartwarming experience for me. too. When Peter starts kindergarten next year, he wants to join Indian Guides. I also expect that when Anna, my daughter, is old enough, we will join the Indian Princess Program for dads and young daughters. This letter is really directed to all the moms and grand­ mothers in the area. It seems that all of us dads are so busy with so many projects and activities that we don’t spend time with our young children. Sometimes it takes moms and grandmothers to remind us dads to take time with our young children. Please read the articles the “Y" director, Dave Storms, has in The Banner regularly. Dave would be glad to arrange for a dad and child to come to our Indian Guide Christmas party or regular meeting How! Harold A. Lewis Hastings Jon Gondenski Kathie Lenz Gene Gilson the question At last count, seven Democrats have thrown their hats into the 1984 Presidential campaign ring. With almost a year to go until the election, the American media has already started bombarding us with news of each of those candidates, plus speculations on President Reagan’s own intentions. Have you started paying attention to whose run­ ning for President? Have you made up jour mind yet? Kathy Scobey. Lake Odessa: "I think thev start too early and I think you already have you own opinions and you know that what they say isn’t going to change much." She said she has an idea who she’ll vote for but she’s not positive yet "because it depends on who ends up running. I don't really know that yet.” L.L. Cook, Nashville: “I'm just siting back and waiting. I haven’t made up my mind, that’s for sure. I like some of the things that Reagan had done, but some of the things 1 don't like. .Normally, we don't like everything an individual does." Tim Altoft, Hastings: “I think I’ll give Ronny another four years. The Democratic candidates have a lot to offer, but not many Democratic candidates have much to offer individually. 1 think Reagan's economic plan has .started to kick in, and I give him credit for that.” Mertie Aldrich, Hastings: "I don't think they have tostartso early. They have enough time to do that later. No, I haven't made up my mind who I’ll vote for. I always wait until the last minute to decide." Etta Pennington. Hastings: “I haven’t made up my mind, yet. I'd have to study the candidates more. I used to be a strong Democrat; I was raised in a strong Democratic family. But now I listen to their speeches...and when I get in the polls nobody knows how I vote, not even my husband.” Jon Gondenski. Hastings: "I’ve thought about it. I’ll probably let Reagan have one more term. He’s in the middle of a lot of crises now, and I think he's better qualified to handle them than a lot of other people. A new person in the office would spend the first year in confusion." Kathie Lenz, Hastings: “I'm not paying attention yet, but it's going to be quite a race so I can’t blame them for wanting to get a head start.” Yes, I have made up my mind about who I’m going to vote for. Gene Gilson. Hastings: "I don’t know how other people feel, but personally I’m not paying any attention to it because they have started (campaigning) so early. I’ve already made up my mind who I'm going to vote for." �The Hostings Bonner—Thursday, November 24. 1983. Page 3 Burglary suspect found guilty Ray Leon VanZandt. formerly of Louisiana, was sentenced Friday to no less than eight years, and no more than 15, for the Oct. 8 burglary of Bosley's Pharmacy on Jefferson St. VanZandt's alleged accomplice in the break-in, Daniel Le€ Brown, 627 S. Montgomery St., is scheduled for a Dec. 12 jury trial on a charge of breaking and entering of a building with the intent to commit a felony. Lack of funding cited VanZandt and Broun were arrested by Hastings Citv Police, who responded to a silent alarm at the pharmacy Police say they arrived to find Brown inside the pharmaev and VanZandt on the roof. Police reportedly found in the vicinity four bags containing stolen drugs worth over S10 000 and tools used for sawing a hole through the store's roof ' ' Telescope gift to school left up in air In other proceedings: James Anthony Ward, 920 N. Eaton, Albion, was sentenced to nine months in jail, and five years probation for stealing two shotguns from a local sporting goods store. Hastings City Police say Ward entered the back room of Al and Pete's Sporting Good Store, grabbed the guns, and fled. Ward was apprehended a short while later by one of the store’s -jwners, and a citizen passerby, following a chase on foot. Police so far have been unable to locate a subject who they by Ken Reibel B’^nie^nsmime3^ m^the'hTgh'schod^despjfe'se^ba0^ say was an accomplice to Ward in the theft. One witness to the theft told police he say a second man loading a shotgun into the trunk of a car parked in back of the store. to house it. Thomas Endsley, 414 W. Mill St., pleaded guilty in circuit court to entering without breaking and joyriding as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors, in exchange for which not guilty pleas of breaking and entering, and unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle were accepted. Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a special day for family, friends and Detroit Lions (they are actually sold out.) We pause on South Jefferson to reflect on the things that make each of our lives very special and the many things we have to be thankful for. We invite you to do the same and we wish all of you a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING. Bosleys We will be ready for you at Bosley’s this week. The ads are prepared, the merchandise is out, the store is decorated, and, starting Friday, we expect to begin our best season ever. We can't tell you how much we enjoy the next few weeks. We love being busy, selling mer­ chandise, helping our customers, but most of all we love meeting people, especially during the holiday season. We invite you to visit us at Bosley’s to shop, to walk through after parking free, or just to browse and get warm while downtown. For whatever reason, we welcome you, and this week you can have a 1984 Farmers Almanac absolutly Free, (as long as they last). £ Michigan State Police are investigating the theft ?h7rZ * w^s Xed giving the go ahead for the site and budding Madden' Lawrence Rd., reported missing a 22 Mv'nL'ny0a M caliber muzzle loader. Troopers 5*1 th|cyes broke out a glass pane from a door then r*. .ched inside to unlock the door to gain entry. Sunday Savings Ct'°n d“'B" f°r dome before saJKM Ralph Junold spent two years constructing this reflecting tele­ scope including the hand polishing of the concave mirror. He says he would like to give the Instrument to Hastings High School, but funding considerations have kept it at his house. 5Tr'|SsTm°T’ adding “We ngured “ 'vas dropp^' p schoofe^Sy^X^LX^ °n SUbiKt °f g*ftS *° e air- by the plans. Wh7™^td ■ w a" ,°Ter the slaleand "°‘find another person ™ ° n^d ? ,‘ d a ?lesC0Pe >fce that, and you could go all over the state and not find another school system that wouldn t take it." said Hunt. He said that Western Michigan Umverstty has expressed interest in the telescope moXX^^^ MERCHANTS 4 U^hools with a n-OfTbiU topping convenience our Christmas hours last all year long! Monday thru Friday 9 to 8; Saturday 9 to 5:30; Sunday 11 to 4 □ Item _ > of the a ► Week •< 20% off All pj’s & nighties. Sale 10.40 Reg. $13. Long cotton flannel gowns in choice of print and solid color styles for sizes S.M.L. Save now on our selection of gift wraps in a wide variety of solid colors, traditional patterns and children's prints. Stock up now at our low sale price! Sale $12 Reg. $15. Tailored flannel pajamas in prints and stripes. Pure cotton oi cotton/ polyester. Sizes 12-18. There's more in store to choose from, all at 20% off. Save 8.40 Misses’ bowed blouse. Sale 12.60 Reg. $21. Add a gentle touch with our soft blouse of woven polyester prettied with a pleated collar, hidden placket and detachable bow. Sizes 8-18. 18x22-ln. Craft Quarters Save $3 Apparatus” action-mates. macrun, COM.* ano print sl.irx coniX, „ pm. Sale 15.99 Reg. $19. Warm-up jacket in action! A;rylic/poly/cotton. Men’s sizes S.M.L,XL. Sale 13.99 Reg. $17. Matching pull-on pants with back pocket. Sizes S.M.L,XL. Our Low Price 74° REG. *1.00 50% off feeli"g KhM,sl dld",t Ralph Junold made the necessary adjustments to his soOTC<>Pe UllS WWk' and 5875 “ wUI readV viewing I01d to look through it. then the high school can have it, or they can come here and look through it You can see many beautiful things with it." he said 4,- Hastings man injured o„^rr^rtX™oin„juri'swhenhe5,nrck a Lloyd G. Shepard 61. of 3261 River Lane hit the animal while traveling north on M-37 near Finkbeiner Rd. A HASTINGS WOMAN escaped injury after being struck by a vehicle on Nov. 16 during the afternoon Edna M. Miller, 43, of 5497 S. Wall Lake Rd., Hastings, was driving north on M-43 when she was hit by Daniel L. Dimond 19, of 4440 S. Shore Dr., Delton. Investigating officers said that Dimond was passing another car on M-43 while Miller was approaching from the other direction. Miller attempted to avoid a collision by going off the side of the road, but was sideswiped by the Dimond vehicle. . .A HASTINGS WOMAN received minor injuries on Nov. 12 when her car was struck in the rear while she was stopped on M-37 at the M-43 intersection. Lynnette M. DeVree, 27, of 1107 Prichardville Rd., was treated at Pennock Hospital following the incident The driver of the other vehicle left the scene of the accident The incident is under investigation. A DEER-CAR ACCIDENT on Nov. 16 had a different twist when it involved two cars. Harold C. Keizer, 42, of 1475 S. Yankee Springs Rd., Mid­ dleville, was driving north on Middleville Rd. near Parmalee Rd. and Michael A. Miday, 39, of 5965 Hilltop Rd., Middleville Rd., was traveling south when a deer ran between them. Both drivers struck the animal, but avoided colliding with each other. Neith?” reported any injuries. S ale 5.99 Orig. $12. Leather-like vinyl f landbags in gifted styles. All terrific! With room enough to hold essentials and lots more. Popular fashion colors, too! 25% off Frames All women’s outerwear. ..A DELTON WOMAN received minor injuries after being struck while making a left-hand turn at Pifer Rd. onto Manning Rd. Lynn Leroy Gunn, 67, of 11975 S. Circle Dr., was hit by Riahne Anderson, 30, of 319 W. GenesseSt., Lansing. The latter driver was coming over a hill, but then was unable to avoid striking the Gunn vehicle. The investigating officer reported that the hill does cause a vision obstruction. Both drivers sought their own treatment. SPECIAL SELECTION! Get winterized in the best looking coats this side of zero! From five-way jocketr. to everypopular quilts in every length to please you. Misses', women's and juniors' sizes. Men's, boys ond girls are also on sole. I To win. register at our store Sunday. Need not be present to WIN! Drawing each Sunday. 1/2 Off • Many styles • Oaks, golds and walnut finishes • 5x7-lnch to 16x20-lnch • Empty frames NAME_____________________________________ _ ADDRESS____________________________ PHONE_______________________________________ SUNDAY SPECIAL Brach Chocolates JCPenney Open Doily 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday ond Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. wan'Hunt' g" ..A BOAT belonging to Jeremiah H. Andrus, of 111 E. Carlton Center Rd., Hastings, was reported stolen on Nov. 19. Andrus told officers that the craft — a 12-foot Aerocraft aluminum row boat — had been taken prior to that date. Gifted vinyl handbags. $inoo Gin IV CERTIFICATE . w,ouldl,'t have c°st the schools a nickel." he said. "I just th'1* It was easier for the schools to say 'We don't know anything (about the funding)' than to admit tLt 3>ey Z ptam werent interested in such a gift," said Hunt. J Hunt said he gave up trying to mount the scope when school ±.?bh^ted Charlt0n Park as a homT "Y«, dZt Police Beat 30-lnch Log Roll Gift Wrap SHOP SUNDAY 11 to 4 118 South Jefferson. Hastings Phone ... 945-3429 Schw>l classes comc 10 « Hastings Rotary Ciob. fXd Events There will be throe noteworthy events on South Jefferson Street this week. Most importantly, this Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. Many of us will be closed, but for­ tunately, for those of you who don’t want to cook, the County Seat is serving Thanksgiving Dinner (all you can eat) from noon until 6 p.m. We are sure it will be good and please remember that they prefer reservations for this event. Also this week, thanks to the fine employees of the City of Hastings, the Christmas lights will go up on South Jefferson Street. We think the lights add a festive air to the Holiday season, and we invite you to walk down South Jefferson and enjoy them. The third happening is the Merchants Discount Sale. The object of this sale Is to con­ vince you to shop in Hastings during the busiest shopping week­ end of the year. To accomplish this, almost everyone on South Jefferson is offering special dis­ counts this Friday and Saturday. You can be sure there will be some outstanding values In Hastings this weekend. Please read the sales ads and shop with us Friday and/or Saturday. Remember you can Park Free while shopping Downtown Hastings. *» Hastings High Schc^.’ap^renty ftdl Through wZ'S,""’’'°"n dome al SOUTH JWHR80N Street News S“U le se‘^acks m funding for a structure his house, where the scope heavens. The teiescope £t^^“ City police probe diamond theft Hastings City Police are investigating the reported theft of over $4,500 worth of diamond jewelry f.-om a Colfax St. residence. JoAnn Neal, ill E. Colfax, told police the jewelry was found missing from two jewely boxes in her bedroom. Police are interviewing individuals who reportedly attended a party at the residence while Neal was out of town. ' The Candy REG. 3.49 OPEN: Mondoy thru Fridoy, 9:00 a.m. Io 8 00 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to5:30 p.m.: Sunday 11 00 a.m. io 4:00 p.m. ranklin Corner of State Street and Jefferson in Hastings �The Hailing* Bonnar— Thurtday. November 24, 1983. Poge4 ATTEND SERVICES ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Hastings Area nd 11 am Confessions Saturday 4 OU .30 p.m GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Ph 9482256 or 94.V9429 Sunday Sunday School 9 45 a m.. Wonhrp 11 im. Youth 5 p.m. Evening Worship 6 pm . Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 pm Nursery (or all e-rvKta Wednesday CYC 6 45 p m. prayer and Bible study 7 p.tn WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W. Slate Rd. (Oid Algorxjuin School) Paetor Jeff Arnett, phone home. 9482792, church 9482549 Sunday Sunday School FIRST BAPTIST CHUPCH. 309 R. Woudlasm. Haatiaga, Michigan 9466004. P m. Wednesday Family Night Adah Bibte WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METH ODIST. 3185 N Broadway R.v Coiutence Heffelfinger. Pastor Ph 367-3961 Church School 9.30. Worship Service 11 a m Senior MYF’ 7 p.m : Thursday evening start­ ing at 7 p m Choir. UJ4 Women. Welcome Carte third Wednewtey of month. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1130 N. Broadway Rev David D Garrett Phone 948 2229 Parsonage. M6-3195 Church Where a Christian experience make, you a member 9 45 a m. Sunday School. 10 45 am Worship Service. 7 p.m. Fellowship Worship- 7 pm. Wednesday Prayer CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS. Meeting al 6Q2 E. Bond Sunday School 1060 in Branch Pi iwriant David McMonigke Phone 1608-9849 or 945-4154 NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH CORNER OF Woodachool and Wing Rda Pastor Mark Wade. 5519 Buehler Rd. Phone 7656287. Sunday School 10 n r.. praise, and worship) at 7 p.m.. Tliursday night (teaching aervice) at 7 p.m, Sunday 9 30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. 10:30 a m morning worship. 6 p m evening wor­ ahip. "Words of Truth" radio broedca*) daily at 2 p m on WDFP FM (95.3) also on WMAX-AMU4 80)at3.15pm HASTINGS FREE METHODLbT . CHURCH, Boltwood and Eaat State Road. 945-9121. Rev Donald I. Brad. Pastor Sunday School 1000 am Worahip Ser­ vice 11 00 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p .m Prayer Meeting 7<K) p.m Widneaday VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Goapel), 1715 Carlton Center Rd. Sunday provided for all aerricea. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHU..CH. Maaa and Church School 10 a.m. a-m; Evening aervicM. evangelistie. 7:30' p.m . Sunday Youth Meeting 600 p.m.; Wednenday Bibte Study and Prayer Meet­ ing at 7.30 p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3-mile. E. on M-79 Steven Re-d. Pastor Sunday Church School 10.30 a.m.. Worahip Service 11:30 a m United Meth­ odist Women ■ 1st Wednewdav each month HASTINGS GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michasl Anton. Pastor Ph. 94.V 9414. Sunday, Nov. 27 . 845 Church School (al) agaa) Monday. Nov. 28 • 7:00 Bethel Cteaa. Wedimaday. Nov. 30 ■ 6.00 HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 102 E Woodlawn Ave. Minister Scott Davis Sunday Worship 9 30 a m Fellowship 10-JOto HOOa.m Bible School 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Wednesday Bible Study and Fellowship 7:30 to 8 30 pm Phone 945-2076 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 North Michigan Minster Steve Davis 945-2938. Sunday Service* 10 a.m ; Bible Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7 pm. Nashville Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 Fid Sunday Sarrica and Sunday School. 10 Wednesday caravan program 7 pm. Lake Odessa GRACE BRETHR.'W CHURCH. Veeder Road. 1 Mite south of M-50 between Darby and Naah Rood* Pastor Bill Steven* Phone 693-2315 10 a m. Sunday School. 11 a m. Morning Worahip; 7 p m Sunday evening worahip; 7:30 pm. Wednesday Prayer Service HERITAGE HlUS BIBLE CHURCH. ST EDWARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. ■—*««. zxwiouy ■ a.m.. ftnxtay School; 1045 tn Wonhip Semes; tel tor 374-8274 or 374-7406. Saturday Bible Study and Prayer Hour, Free counael- 3866 or 963-1713. OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Lacey. Father Ray Alten. Phone 623-2490. Sunday Maaa at 9^)0 am. Evening Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m. LAKEWOOD UNITED MCTHODIST. Hwy. M-50. W mite W. of M66. Lake Worahip 830 and 11 a m.; Evenrng Service at 730 p.m. CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST, 912 Church School for all ague; 6:30 pr Sunday School. 1030-11:30 am Worahip 11:30 am. Coffae Hour Bibte Prayer Wednesday 7.-00 p m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillipa SL Pastor Lester DeGroot. 852Sunday School 9:45; Sunday Worahip 11 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 7 pm.; Wad Ministry - Call Doo Roscoe 852-9228 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Oov- CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Ave. Rev Randall Kohls. Ph. 3748753 Worship Hour 930 a.m.. Fellowship Hour 10:30 am. Church School 11km. Evening Celebration 6 p m ST. AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE. Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 7922889. Sunday Maas 11 a m Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANMELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner officiat­ ing Phone 758-3149. Country Chapel wor­ ahip 10.15 am.. Sunday School 9 am.; Ban­ field worahip 11 30 a.m. Hastings Savings aad Laan Association Hotting* and lake Odessa COLOUR AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Inauranca tor your Lila, Homo. Business and iCar L W. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf -f- Western Industry FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE. 6921 ,Mar«h Rd . 2 miles south of of Hastings 19M N. Broodway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "PreterleHom" - lie S. IHlanoo - 94S-3429 HASTM6S MAHUFACTURING CO. Hatfingt, Michigan | J Wren Funeral Heme r of Walnut * S. Jefferton in Hastings BASTINGS ma GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. . Burial is in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. .. pm.. Sunday School 11:15 s_m ST CYRIL ft METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Dennis Boylan. Pavlov. Phone 7922889 Saturday Maas 5 p.m.. Sunday Maaa p m ; Sunday School II a.m.; Youth Choir meet* each Monday 6 30 p m. ST FRANCIS OF ASSLSI EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Mass 8 am.; Church School 9 a m.. Family arrvicra a* announced Father Kurt Fish, vicaa 664-4345 THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Note) 12223 Chief Noonday Rd . Gun Lake area. Sunday Worahip 10 a m.. Tuesday goapel concert 7 p.m.. Saturday Bible study 7pm. 3rd Friday of Month Youth Concert 7 p m Phone 795-7808 Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHRFLN IN CHRIST. 106 Cherry St 5134. 10:00 am Sunday School: 11:00 am. Morning Worship. Evening Worship 700 pm Wednesday evening prayer meet­ ing at Y.C.W. Club's 7:00 p.m "A Grow­ ing Church For Coming laird * GALILEAN BAPTIST. 108th St and N Freeport Rd Phone 945-5704 10 a tn. Sunday School; 11am Morning Worship. 7 pm Evening Service, Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p m HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M-50 north of Freeport at Kent-tenia County at Study. 10 am Morning Worahip, 11 am * Memorial contributions may be made to the Elizabeth Mary Hauschild Memorial Fund. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev. Constance Heffelfinger. Phone 3676961. 9.15 a.m. Worship Ser­ vice. 1030 a m. Sundsy School; 7:30 p ra Wedrraday UMYF. Welcome. FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N. Wood land Rd.. Lake Odessa Pastor Richard Seasink. Church phone 367-462! pMtor's phone 3746938 Sunday ■ Morning Worship 10.00 am ; Sunday School 11:15 a m ; evening service 7.00 pm. Widmwday ■ Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Velte Rd.. Woodland. Timothy Rothfusa. Pastor. Sun­ day school every Sunday at 915. Sunday worahip 10:30. Catftt fellowship following Sunday worahip on 2nd and 4th Sundays each month Lutheran Brotherhood meets 1st Sunday. 7 30 p m Luther League meets 2nd Sunday. 6:30 p.m. STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST CHURCH, William Blakeslee, pastor Ph 367-7191. Sunday School at 10.00 a.rn.. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Campground 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 am . WorYouth meet Sunday 6 pm. Wed. Prayer Bible 7 pm. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. Larry Tungate. Sunday School Supt. Sunday School 9:45 a.m ; Church Services FLEXFAB INCORPORATED NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS WOODGROVE PARISH. Cools Grove. 4137. Sunday church aciiool 9:30 a.m.. Worahip aervice 10:45 am.; choir 6 p m., youth fellowship 730 pm Holy Cunmunum ftrat Sunday of each month. Women s Fellowship first Thursday of each month nt Delton Area Orangeville Gun Lake DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH Dealer Road near Pine Lake Rev. John F. Padgett Complete Pretcriplion Service Woodland Area KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN, corner of Barnum Rd. and M66 Woodland Pastor George Spaas Ptiom 367-2741. 9:45 am Worship; Ham Sunday School. Wed­ nesday Prayer 6 pm.; W.M A. 2nd Wed oesday each month; Adult C.E.. 2nd Satur­ day each month. 8 pm. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M-37. just north of MitF dteviBe 795-9726. Rev. Wesley Smith. Pastor Mark J. Highman, Pastor of Youth MARTIN REFROMED CHURCH OF MARTIN. Dnve-in, walk-in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel. Rev. Marvin Meeter. JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF HASTINGS 236 E. Colfax. Pastor. E Miller Ph. 9482762 Sunday School 10 a.m. Clames for all age* Worahip aervice al 11 a m Evange­ listic Service 7 p m. Tuesday Prayer Group. 10 a.m. Full Gospel. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORM­ ED. 708 W. Main Street Worship 10 am.. Sunday Schaol 11:15 am.; Evening Wor- 5413 for pickup The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENT 1ST. 904 Terry Lane Wane 9456884. Sat­ urday errvKva. Sabbath School 9 30 a m ; Worship 11 ajn.; Tuesday - Bible Study Middleville Area PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at Parma lev Road. Middleville Rev Wayne Kiel, Pastor. Phone 89M5Kr>. Res Charles Doombos. Assistant Pastor Phone 7953466 First Service 9 a_m ; Church School Elizabeth (Betsy) Hauschild | HASTINGS - Elizabeth Mary (Betsy) | Hauschild, 16, 2114 S. Broadway, Hastings, was dead on arrival at Pennock Hospital Saturday evening, Nov. 19, 1983. She was born in Hastings, April 26, 1967, the daughter of Clayton and Helen (Kenfield) Hauschild. She attended Hastings schools and was presently a junior al Hastings High School. She worked part-time at Cinder Phar­ macy, Hastings. Betsy belonged to Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel. Kalamazoo, Hastings High School Rotary Interact Club, Youth Forum, Alpha Beta, Student Council, Spanish Club, and | Cross Country Team. 1 Surviving are her parents, Bud and Helen Hauschild, Hastings; brother and sister-inlaw, Matthew and Mary Hauschild, Grand Rapids; brother and sister-in-law, David and Claire Hauschild, Grand Rapids; brothers, F aul and Peter Hauschild at home; maternal grandfather, Richard Kenfield, Hastings, maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Helen Munjoy of Alto; maternal great­ grandmother, Mrs. Lillian Wilson, Hastings; several aunts and uncles. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23 at the Hastings Knights of Columbus Hall with Father Leo Carley officiating. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Wren Funeral Home. HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 220 West Collax St Bible Lecture 9.30 am.; Watchtower Study 10:45 a m ; Tuesday ■ Congregauon Bible ftudy 8 pm.; Thursday • Theocratic School 7:30. Service meeting 6:30. BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL 10 am day 6:30 p m S O.CK. 3 thru 6 grade*. 7 p m Adult Prayer and Bible Study Bu» Evening Service CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway. Rev James Hiigemlorf. Pastor Sunday Services 9.45 a.m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Service. 6 00 pm. Evening Service. Wednesday; 7-00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. ages To-wlay. Cottage Prayer Meeting. 7:00 p.m. LAKEWOOD BAPTIST. Psstor Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555 Across from the high school. 7180 Velte Rd.. M-50 Sunday School 10:00 am; Worship Service 11:00 am. Evening Service 6.30 p.m. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 620 Sixth Ave Rev Ben Ridder Ph 3746607 9 30 a m Coffee Hour. 9.45 am. Sunday School. 11 a m Worahip Service REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. S Jefferson al Walnut Kenneth Colburn. Pastor Home 698-8567. Sunday Schoo! 10 a.m. Worahip 11a m- HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd. Ruaaell A. Sarver. Pastor Phone 945 9224 Worahip service 10:30 TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Week­ day School 945 a.m.; Sunday Worahip HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. Jack Bartholomew, pastor, ybonr 945-4996 Robert Fuller, choir director Sunday schedule 930 FeOowship and coffee. 9:55 Sunday School. 11:00 Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m Evening Wor­ ahip-. 7:00 p m Youth Meeting. Nursery for al! services, tranapoftation provided to and PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRCTH REN IN CHRIST. M-50 at Beil Rd Rev Doo Palmer. 10 a.m. Worship Service; 11 a.m. Sunday School. 6:30 Evening Service; 7.36 Wednesday Prayer Servicr NEW LIFE TkBERKACLE. 201 Ruwll St Rev Gary Finkbnner Phone 795.7429 Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m and 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p m 030 am UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of HASTINGS ASSEMBLE OF GOD. 1674 Weal Statu Road Pastor J T Crawmer Phone 945-2285 Sunday School 9 45 a m. Worship 11 00 a.m.; Evening Service 7 p.m., Wednesday Praise Gathering 7 p m. everyone. Nursery Treats provided. Monday: 7 30 - Christian Education Com­ mittee meeting Tuesday 7.00 - Kirk Choir practice Wednesday. 9 00 ■ m • Women's Association Board meeting at Irene Ga.d ner'« 7 00 • Chnarel Choir practice Thursday 7 (X) • Chnslmss Play practice in the sanctuary 7 00 ■ Preshytensn Team* A and B play each other in the East Gym of the Junior High School Saturday 8 301030 - Christmas Play practice 10.00 • Junior and Senior High Yough Fellowship* will meet at the church to help with decor­ ating for Chmtmaa Pius afterward* 6 30 • Adult Fellowship Progmaive Dinner. Come and enjoy! We will meet at the church, then car-pool to three homes for lota of good food and fellowship. Call Ann Amelie at 9482997 or Pal Lewis 9482625 for rrwrvation* and information. Please call no later then December 2nd 6 30 • Senior High Youth Fellowship Lock-ia. Morning Warship 11 imi Evening Service 6p.m Maude B. Allen FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH. 502 East Grand St Mark J. Highman. Pastor Ph 9482828 Sunday School. 10 am. moming worship and children's church 11 a.m. youth meetings. 5 pm. evening worship. 6 p m . Thursday prayer rneeb.-g 7 p.m . Thursday t-en cteases snd Primary Adven­ tures 7 pm. Nursery provided for all a>rvices We welcome all' FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hs*. tings. Michigan Willard H Curtia. Minuter. Eileen Higbee. Dir Chnatian Ed. Sunday. Nov 27 ■ Morning Worship 930 and 11:00. Nursery provided Broadcast of 960 service ovv-r WBCH-AM and FM 930 ■ Church School Claaae* for all age* 10.30Coffre Hour m the church dining nom 10.30 - Children's Choir practice 7.00 Jia> Spindler atll show slides and tell of hta WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN. |a.t Phooa 374 8756. Sunday Morning Worship Sarvica 1100 am. Sunday Schoo) ■ 10:00 ST. CYRILS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Naahvilte. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mteawo of St Roae Catholic Church, Heating* 13:11-14. Matthew 2437-44 fi.OO Confirmation Clam Monday. November 28. 7 <X) p m Tru«tw Board Meeting 7 (X) p m Semite Tuesday. November 29. 9 30 a m "The Challenge of Bring a Woman* clau 3OU pm Cub Den Wedne*day. November 30. .300 p m Children's Choir 3 00 p.m Cub Den 4.00 p m Play Re­ hearsal 6 30 p m. Handbell Chmr 6.45 p m Pastor Pariah Relation* Committer 7 00 pm Cub Pack 7.30 pm Administrative Board Meeting Thursday. December 1. 7 00 p m Chancel Choir Miry Pastor Duane Walter Phew 374-7251 Worship aarnce 9.30 a.m.. Sunday School 10.45 am.. Youth Fellowship Wednesday 7 CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner of 1st and 2nd fr.15 am.. Sunday Church Ceffca FHkrouhip 1030 im; 1 __ 1__ ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CHURCH. MtS Airport Rd . Diek Taggart. Pastor Church phone 948.M82 Sunday School 9 45 am. Worship Ham. Junior Church 11 a.m.; Evening Worship 7 p m . Nursery ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd in Irving. Sunday Morning Prayer at 10.30 Holy Comm urn >n at 11 00 HARVEST CHURCH on M-43 five mik* aoatv of Hastings. Pastor Larry Silverman. Asaoc Pastor Allan Welch Ph 94tU«L'4 BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 a.m; Worahip Service 11 FIRST METHODIST CHURCH. 2iri W GnvnSt. Hu»ting*. Ml 4Wl5s iblfii 9459574. Muuater • Dr Myron K William* Sunday . November 27 - 930 a m Churcl, School • claw** for - ........ Coffee Fellow ship a m Radio m Worship Thomas E. Kastead uarteA Howell. Pastor Phone 948-8884 Saturday Service*, Sa ba th School 9:30 am. Worship 11 ajn.; Wed. 7:30 pm Bible Study and FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor. Elmer J. Faust. On Ik-43 in Delton. Services ■ Worahip 10:45 a.m; Sunday School 930-1930; Evening Servi-e 6 pm.. day. 7:30 p.m.; United Methodist Men every second Sunday. 7:30 a m MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Corner M-43 and Milo Road. Doug Huntington Pastor Rt No 3. Box 315A. Delton. Ml 49CM6. Phone 671-4702 Sunday School 1000 a m. Worahip Service 11:00. Evening Worship C 00 p.m.. Wednesday Service 7:00 pm William L. Brooke LAKE ODESSA - William Lance Brooke, 89, 758 Second Ave., Lake Odessa, died Saturday evening, Nov. 19 at the Provincial House where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. He was bom May 16, 1894 in Morris, Ill., the son of Perry and Winifred (Lilly) Brooke. He went to school in Illinois. He maried the former Bernice Collier in Sunfield. She preceded him in death on April 25, 1970. He farmed in the Sunfield area until 1951 when he moved to Grand Ledge for ten years, then in 1960 he returned to Lake Odessa. Mr. Brooke was a member of the Central United Methodist Church, Lake Odessa and the Farm Bureau. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John (Beulah) Harkness, Wheeler, Mich.,Mrs. Leona Binns, Lake Odessa, threesons, Gerald, Pembroke, Maine, Royce, Lake Odessa. Merlin, Sunfield, a foster_ _ son, Raymond Powell, Sheridan, Mich., 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one brother, Ed Gillespie, Ill. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lenora, two grandchildren, five brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 22 at Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. Stephen Keller officiating. Burial is in Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to fl the Central United Methodist Church, Lake Odessa. ( BATTLE CREEK - Maude B. Alien, 97, of Battle Creek, formerly of Hastings died Saturday, Nov. 19 at Community Hospital, BattJe Creek. She was bom in Martin Twp., Allegan County Dec. 6, 1885, the daughter of Harley and Nora (Cosgrove) Ives. She attended Walker School at East Martin, Allegan County. She married Ambrose (Duck) Allen of Orangeville on May 2, 1903. They farmed in Barry and Eaton Counties until 1949 when they moved to Hastings Mr Allen died Oct. 4, 1955. Mrs. Allen then moved to Battle Creek in 1973 and has been a patient at Riverside Manor in Battle Creek for the past four years. Surviving are one son, Clarence Allen, Battle Creek, seven grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Collins in 1941 and one son, Everett Allen in 1982. Graveside services were held Monday Nov. 21 at 11 a.m. at Yankee Springs Cemetery with Rev. Willard H. Curtis of­ ficiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Carma V. Maker Carma V. Maker, 75, formerly of Nash­ ville, died Monday, Nov. 14. at the qood Samaritan Center, Daytona Beach, where she had resided since 1982. Her husband, former Nashville businessman Thomas M. Maker, also was a resident of the center at the time of his death last May. The couple had formerly lived in Orlando. The former Carma Brown was bom July 17, 1908, in Battle Creek and attended Hillsdale College at Hillsdale. She married Maker on Sept. 14, 1929, at Reading. After their marriage, the couple resided in Battle Creek where both were employed by the Wilcox-Rich Corp. During World War II, he became manager of a wholesale grocery warehouse in that city, and the couple moved to Nashville in 1947 when they became owners of the former Red and White Grocery. A year later, they moved the store into a building on South Main Street, and the store became Maker's IGA. The Makers later became part owners in Maker's IGA stores at Charlotte, Marshall and Albion, and sold their interest in 1966, when they retired to Florida. Mrs. Maker was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Daytona Beach, in which her husband had served as secretary to the president of the state prior to his death. Survivors include a son, Billy, of Nash­ ville; daughter, Carma Bishop of Daytona Beach; a stepbrother, Hi^h VanFleet of Clearwater; and five grandchildren. Services were conducted Thursday at Volusia Memorial at Ormond Beach. Jesse K. Brown PETOSKEY, MICH. - Mr. Jesse K. Brown, 96, formerly of Dowling, died Friday, Nov. 18, 1983, at Emmet County Medical Care Facility in Harbor Springs, Mich. He was born in Cone, Mich, on August 16, 1886, the son of Myron and Ava Brown. As a child, he lived in the Cone and Dundee, Mich, areas. He married the former Ethel Thomas on May 27, 1913. He lived and worked in Chicago and Detroit for a few years. He was a lifelong farmer in several Michigan counties and farmed in the Dowling area for about ten years before going to Petoskey in 1976. He is a former member of I.O.O.F. Mr. Brown is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Sylvia Chase of Petoskey and Mrs. Edna McCrimmon of Battle Creek; ten grandchildren; and 24 great - grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel; a son. Myron Brown of Nashville; two sisters and four brothers. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Nov. 22 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ver­ montville. The Rev. Willard Curtis of­ ficiated. Arrangements were by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Emmet County Medical Care Facility. INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton Ph James W. Hotchkiss evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH 10221 S. Noma Rd. Across from Prune- School 10 am.; Morning Worship 11 am.; Sunday Night 7 pm.. Bible Study. Wednes­ day Service 7 pm ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Fiona Rd. Delton Father Ray Allen. SJ Pastor Saturday Mass 5 30 p.m; Sun­ day Maaa 11.00 am from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, and. 12:00 Noon the rest of the year DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD. Pastor Gary Stevens. Phone 6236789 Meets in Delton High School LGi room, Sunday School930am.; Worship 1045a tn McCallum united brethren CHURCH, comer of Mullan and Otia Lake Rd. Gary C. Brook*. pastor Ph 623-8226 7:00 p.m. Mid week prayer meeting Wed Hickory Comers HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phil Perkin*. Pa»tor 10 a m Sunday School. 11am Morning Worship. Junior Church Nursery. 7pm Worship. Wednesday 7 30 p m Family Night Miwonary Society second Friday. 7pm Potluck WARREN. MICH. • Mr. James W. Hot­ chkiss. formerly of Hastings, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 1983. at Bi County Community Hospital, Warren, where he had been a patient since Sept. 29.1983. He was bom July 18,1928 in Hastings, the son of Harry (Jack! and Lota Hotchkiss. He married Shirley A. Hawk in Hastings in Aug. 1949.They moved to Hazel Park in 1951 and later made their home in Warren. Shirley pnced'-d him in death in Feb. 1968. Mr. Hotrhkiss is survived by four sons Steven and Timothy, both of Warren, and Thomas both oi of sterling Sterling Heij Heights i nomas and John, born nno • * *r It...—* e*i ’ one daughle. Clemens; — —, wJanet —— of - Mount ------- one Grandson »and nnp granddaughter; 2randriaiiahtoe. two grandson nd one brothers. Richard Hotchkiss of Anniston, Ala. and Elwin Roberts of Hastings; two sisters, Helen Erickson and Mrs. Harold (Melvina) Tobias, both of Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 15 at Hopcnn Funeral Home, Hazel Park Burial war in Oak View Cemetery. Hazel Park. S Charles J. O’Grady HASTINGS - Mr. Charles Joseph O'Grady, 80, of 335 E. State Rd., died Thursday, Nov. 17, 1983, at Pennock Hospital. He was born August 20, 1903 in Chicago, IB., the son or Michael A. and Anne (Gavin) O’Grady. He attended schools in Chicago. He was employed as a city bus driver for nine years and then moved to Gobles, Mich, in 1939 and farmed Jor five years. He moved to Otsego and farmed and worked at Rock­ well and Standard Steel for 22 years, retiring in 1966. He moved back to Gobles, living there until 1978 and then moved to Hastings. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church and the retirees of the UAW, Allegan. Mr. O’Grady is survived by his wife, Rose A. (Selement) O’Grady; one son, Charles J. O’Grady, Jr. of Hastings; one daughter, Mrs. Earl (Sharon) Richar of Marshall; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 19 at St. Rose of Lima Church. Father Leon Pohl officiated. Rosary was recited Friday evening at Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. ' 770Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Obituaries continued on Page 16 DELTON - Thomas E. Kastead, 77, 8484 S. 'Vail Lake Rd., Delton, died Wed., Nov. 16 at Pennock Hospital after a lingering illness. Hn Was bom April 13, 1906 in Kalamazoo, the son of Edward and Rose (Miller) Kastead. rS altended Sl Au?ustine School and Gibbons Hall, Kalamazoo. He married the former Grace Wenzel in Feb. 17. 1942, Coldwater. He was a retired restaurant operator and builder. He had lived at Delton since 1946 He worked as a bricklayer for many years in the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek areas. He and his wife owned anu operated the Land Lubber Inn at Wall Lake from 1962 to 1972. He was a member of Local No. 17 of the Kalamazoo Bricklayers, and had served in the United States Army in W.W. II. He was a charter member of the Hastings VFW and a charter member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, supervising the building of the church. He and his wife wintered in Texas for the past 20 years. Surviving are his wife, Grace, two sisters Marguerite Westerkamp, Hastings. Mary Kastead, Detroit, several nieces and ■■ephews, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Willard and Allred. Funeral Mass was Saturday. Nov. 19 at to a.m. at St. Ambrose Church, Delton with Father David Otto officiating. Burial is in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kalamazoo. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements were by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Donald L Shapley CLAYTON. ALA. - Mr. Donald L. Shapley 44, foi'merly of Nashville, died Monday, Nov. 21, 1983, at his home. He was bom in'Maple Grove Township on July 31, 1939, the son of Marcus and Ellen (Day) Shapley. He served in the Army. He was employed as a semi-truck driver. Mr. Shapley is survived by his mother, Ellen Shapley of Nashville; two brothers, 5_obe,rt Shapley of Lake Odessa and James Shapley of Middleville; one sister Mrs Joanne Spitzer of Vermontville; and three stepchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 from Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Burial will be in Wilcox Cemetery. Guy V. Rule LANSING - Guy V. Rule, 96, of Lansing, formerly of Lake Odessa died Saturday morning, Nov. 19 at St. Lawrence Dimondale Medical Facility. He was born June 16, 1886. He was a veteran of WWI and then worked at Oldsmobile for many years. Surviving are his wife, Ivah. Funeral services were held Monday, 1:00 p.m. at Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa with James Kinsey and Rev. Jerry Brenneman officiating. Frances M. Keesler NASHVILLE - Mrs. Frances Marie Keesler, 59, of Route 3, S. Mason Rd., died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1983, at her home. She was bom July 23,1924 in Cadillac, Mich., the daughter of Fred and Dorotlty (Miller) Garrow. She married Harold Keesler Sept. 22, 1967 in Charlotte. Mrs. Keesler is survived by her husband, Harold; six stepchildren, Ronald Keesler of Nashville, Penny Lyn of Battle Creek, Charles Keesler of Flint, Margarite Myers of Potterville, Charles Davis of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Grace Mead of Nashville; two brothers, Fred Garrow of Stanton and Robert Garrow of Olivet; and one sister, Ann Hope of Nashville. Funeral servicesAvere held Saturday, Nov. 19 at Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. The Rev. Jack Bartholemew officiated. Burial was in Kalamo Cemetery. Jack P. Green NASHVILLE - Mr. Jack P. Green, 66, of 210 Queen St., died Tuesday, Nov. 22,1983, at Leila Hospital in Battle Creek. He was born December 23,1916 in Maple Grove Township, the son of Frank and Frances (Perry) Green. He married Virginia Hess Feb. 14, 19?” in Nashville. He served as Nashville Village president from 1954 to 1956. He was an implement dealer in Nashville for 14 years before moving to Florida in 1959 where he was employed as marketing agent for Harris Electronics in Palm Bay. He retired in 1979 and moved back to Nashville in 1980. As a young man, he attained the highest rank possible in Eagle scouting. In 1937, he was named Michigan’s Outstanding Hero by Michigan Veterans of Rainbow Division. He was decorated in recognition of his daring rescue of a Lansing man whose auto had plunged into the icy waters of a grave) pit near Potterville in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. After his rescue of the man, he dived two more times in a vain at­ tempt to save the man’s female companion and had to be restrained by others on the scene to prevent him from trying the third time. Green, a former summer lifeguard, was rushed to the hospital for treatment. He was a member of the Nashville Lions Club, the NashviDe United Methodist Church and the Nashville FAM Lodge No. 255. Mr. Green is survived by his wife, Virginia; one daughter, Mrs. Judith Rodocder of Kalamazoo; five grand­ children; two great - grandchildren; two brothers, Richard Green of Nashville and Morris Green of Saranac; and one sister, Mrs. Dorotha Brumm of Nashville. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 26 from the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville, with the Rev. Leonard Putnam officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Putnam Library Building Fund. �The Hostmgs Bonner— Thursday November 24. 1983. Page 5 eivs . . FAST Repair Service Delton Music Boosters offer coupon book Goodacre-DePew united in marriage Courtney-Ward united in marriage Connie Courtney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Courtney of Middleville, became the bride of Bill Ward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ward, on September 10, 1983, at the First Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Willard Curtis performing the ceremony. Miss Terrill Courtney, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, and the bridesmaids were Miss Lori Courtney, sister of the bride, and Miss Debbie Ward, sister oi the groom. Tim Cox, friend of the groom, was best man, and the groomsmen were Alan Rust, friend of the groom, and John Ward, brother of the groom. Tony and Wayne Hayward, cousins of the bride, served as ushers. Tiffany Evert was the flower girl and Cy Fiel was the ring bearer, both friends of the bride and groom. Master and mistress of ceremonies were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hayward. The guest book attendant was Tiffany Hayward. And Mrs. Sherlyn Olsen, aunt of the bride, was the gift attendant. Mrs. Brenda Hayward and Mrs. Kris Hayward, aunts of the bride, cut and served the beautiful four-tier fountain cake. Following the ceremony, a reception was bdd at the Modee Recreation Lodge. Music wai provided by Gregg Mathews and Sterling Silver Sound System. Mike Ca’kins served as bartender. The couple now reside in Nashville. Taccolini-Groos exchange wedding vows Jeanne Michele luccolini and Frederic Litchfield Grcos exchanged wedding vows at St. Michael’s Church, Marquette, on Saturday, Oct. 8. The bride is the daughter of Charlotte and Fred Taccolini of Marquette The bridegroom is the son of Ethel and Richard Groos of Hastings. Matrons of honor were Cindy Menucci of Mount Vernon, Ill. and Sally Beinlich of Madison, Wis. Kris Taccolini, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. Lauren Gray of Boston served as best man. Tom Groos and Nick Groos, brothers of the bridegroom, and Fred Taccolini, brother of the bride, served as ushers. Dave and Bob Taccolini, brothers of the bride, were altar boys. The bride wore her mother's wedding dress. Soloists were Lisa Groos, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, and Laurie and John Van Arendonk of Grosse Point Park. The bride graduated from Marquette Senior High School in 1976 and from Northern Michigan University in 1979. The bridegroom graduated from Hastings High School in 1976 and from Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H. in 1980. Both are fourth-year medical students at Wayne State University in Detroit. The couple will reside in Hamtramck. Wedding vows were exchanged between Tambreia Goodacre and Jerry DePew as they were united in marriage on Oct. 29,1983. The evening ceremony was performed by the Rev. Larry Silverman at the Harvest Church in Hastings. Tammy is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. George F. Goodacre of Hastings, and Jerry is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward DePew, also of Hastings. Connie Ayers, best friend of the bride, was matron of honor. Tara Clemons, cousin of the bride, was her bridesmaid. Dan DePew, brother of the groom, was best man, and Scott DePew, also a brother, was his groomsman. Ushers were David Kendall, cousin of the bride, and Mike Kennedy, friend of the groom. Mrs. Dan DePew attended the guest book and Lou Ann Sandeen cut and served the cake. Tammy, given in marriage by her father, wore a Boor-length gown of organza over taffeta. A jewelry neckline and embroidered applique design with pearls and Vinice Motifs accented the gown. Her crowned fingertip veil with matching motifs and pearls were designed and made by the bride, as were all the flowers. A reception-dance was held in their honor at the Union Hall following the ceremony. Music was provided by “Jaguar" from Kalamazoo. The DePews are now residing at their new home in Nashville. Herbstreith-Blocher engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Robert Herbstreith of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lisa Lynn, to Thomas Chris Blocher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Blocher of Woodland. Lisa is a 1982 graduate of Lake wood. She is presently employed by Century Mutual Insurance Company of Charlotte. Tom, a 1980 graduate of Lakewood, is employed by Snyder's Farm Supply of Portland. A Jan. 14, 1984 wedding is planned. Area Births: IT’S A BOY Deborah and James Elenbaas, Woodland, Nov. 16, 3:04 p.m., 9 lb 15 oz. Russell and Suzanne Duimstra, Lake Odessa, Nov. 21,7:25 p.m. 6 lb. 14 oz. Lisa Bueker, Hastings, Nov. 21,9:35 p.m. 6 lbs. 10 oz. Instead of marketing a purchased item for its major fund-raising project this year, the Delion Kellogg Music Boosters have created a coupon booklet of money­ saving coupons that may be redeemed at participating area businesses. The booklet contains coupons that may be used at 31 businesses in the DeltonKellogg School District, including the outlying areas of Banfield and Gun Lake in addition to the Delton area. The money-saving coupons are offered for a variety of items ranging from ice cream and pizza to car maintai nance. Boosters and students will be selling the coupon books through Dec. 1 for $5. each. Proceeds from the sale will primarily be directed to purchase a simple-type of uniform for the middle school band in addition to assisting the choir with needed items. To obtain a coupon book or for more information, call 623-8390 or 623-8745. • Engraving • Watch Repair Wd’. t Mak»‘> HODGES JEWELRY Your Full Service Repair Center 122 W. State St. Hastings s s s s 5 5 5 i Q o * o J s 4 o 5 Ph. 945-2963 S.S. Stitchery Our 10% DISCOUNT on ony item in the shop Fri. ond Sot., Dec. 2 ond 3 ...is our gift to you. • Colorful handnude Christmas stockings • Calico wreaths • Knitting fold up stands • Sewing baskets • Cross stitch pictures • Many other useful gift items Join us for refreshments HOURS: Monday, Tuesday. Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Wed.. Fri., 10a.m. to8p.m.; Sat. 10a.m. to2p.m. 212 W. Mill St. ■ Hastings, Ml Phone 948-4300 (across from post office) Dary! and Bonnie Jackson of Lake Odessa celebrate 25 years November 28, 1983. A surprise party is planned for November 27 at the Lake Odessa Community Center at 3 p.m Friends and relatives are invited. RS. ✓J’, to Darlene Young by November 25, 374-8909. Don't call them. McLaughlins to observe 30th anniversary IT'S A GIRL Roger and Mary Bader, Vassar, MI., Nov. 16, 9:31 p.m., 8 lb. 2 oz. Dawn and Richard Mikolajczyk, Hastings, Nov. 20, 10:57 p.m., 6 lb. 14V4 oz. Paula Standler and Bryan Dean, Hastings, Nov. 22, 6:23 a.m. 7 lb. 2 oz. Jim and Ann McLaughlin of Nashville will be celebrating their 30th wedding an­ niversary on Nov. 28. They were married in Ferndale, MI. They have lived the Nashville area five. They have four boys and four girls and four grand­ children. Stock up with holiday savings! The Pilgrims left us this unique heritage We will be closed Thursday, November — thanksgiving. Newly arrived in this land, 24th, in observance of this day. We hope they gave thanks to a benevolent Maker who that all will remember this Thanksgiving to guided them across the sea and who would be a time of praise, of hope and of gratitude. sustain them through their first harrowing years in a new home. Now, we may forget that the prosperity that we enjoy today is not entirely the prod­ uct of our own labor, but also the result of the countless blessings received from a higher being. Bational ”3 IBank »r [Hastings WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Member FDIC All Deposits Insured up to $100,000.00 J s 5 S s s S s S.S. Stitchery I Jacksons to observe 25th anniversary Area Births: o HAS THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT * J �The Hastings Banner—Thursday, November 24, 1983. Page 6 what’s cookin ’ Aud’s Antics... by Elaine Gilbert Folk-Art fakery Loretta Schoessel One of Hastings newest citizens is Loretta Schoessel, wife of the school district's new superintendent. Loretta and her husband, Carl, and their three children — Tim, 16, Scott, 13, and Susan, 8 — moved here last summer from Harper Woods, near Detroit, where there had lived for 13-years. Already Loretta is involved ina number of church activities here and has joined ti e Hastings Women’s Club. She says she and her family are enjoying small town living and are impressed with the friendliness of people here and with the time and energy people give to support the Hastings schools and other worthy causes. “For such a small town, people are doing beautiful things," she said. Bom in Quincy, Illinois, Loretta said she spent most of her childhood in a small town much like Hastings near Green Bay, Wisconsin where her parents moved when she six. She attended Concordia College in Min­ nesota and then taught third grade as part of an internship-type program at Immanuel Lutheran School in Rock Island, Illinois where she met Carl. She received her degree from Concordia College in River Forest, Ill. She also was an elementary teacher for two years at St. Thomas Lutheran School in East Detroit. Since then she has been busy raising her family and participating in various ac­ tivities. In their former community, Loretta and Carl were team teachers in a Sunday School class for kindergarten children. She was also active in the choir and a church circle and belonged to a faculty wives group in Grosse Pointe where her husband served as assistant superintendent. Several years ago she went back to school to update her teaching certificate and to start work on a master’s degree in education at Wayne State University which she says is "on the back burner now.” Since moving here August 1, Loretta has been active in the Sarah Circle at Grace Lutheran Church. She and daughter Susan also sing in the choir there. She's enthused about the new Hospice program that is organizing here and is getting involved as a volunteer. She also has enjoyed lending a hand an­ swering the telephone at the Love Inc. office and has high praise for the agency's work of helping people help themselves through a caring church network. Love. Inc. is sup­ ported by 46-churches in Barry County and serves as a clearinghouse for human needs and resources. Being a former teacher, she also loves to keep in touch with education. One day a week, she volunteers her time to work in the library at Northeastern Elementary School. She occasionally offers to help a teacher correct papers because she enjoys being involved at school. At home, when Loretta has some un­ committed time, she likes to do needlework, especially counted cross stitch, crewel embroidery and needlepoint. She’s also looking forward to learning candlewicking. If she has plenty of spare time, she says she likes to sew. Reading is another favorite hobby. Camping is an activity the entire family enjoys. They've enjoyed many beautiful trips and Loretta says she finds the short trips to state parks more enjoyable and relaxing than longer trips out west or to the east. A spot she really likes is a sand dune area near Benton Harbor. Hiking and swimming are other ways the family likes to spend time. She adds that since Carl is a former swimming coach, swimming is high on the list. She especially likes hiking too because it’s something all ages can do together. When it’s time to prepare a meal, Loretta says she’s not into gourmet cooking because her family prefers simple foods and probably would rather have a meal based around meat and potatoes than anything else. She has a recipe for Pennsylvania Dutch Carrots that she said seems to please those who aren't especially fond of cooked carrots. She thinks it’s the brown sugar that makes these cooked carrots appealing. The recipe calls for 10-good sized carrots, 4-strips of bacon (dicec , 4-teaspoon salt, ¥4teaspoon pepper, 1-Tablespoon parsley flakes, 1 to 2-Tab!espoons brown sugar, and a pinch of lemon peel. Slice the carrots and cook until almost done in small amount of salted water. Dice bacon and brown in frying pan. Add carrots and the small amount of water Loretto Schoessel serves o delicious dessert that has the tastiness of apple pie but is baked on a cookie sheet. Loretta moved here last summer from Harpur Woods with her husband Carl and their three children. in which they were cooked to the bacon. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Sprinkle lightly with flour and mix once. Cover. Cook on stove top about 20-minutes or until carrots are done. Another family favorite recipe is called “apple slices." It's a delicious dessert that Loretta says is convenient and easy to prepare and serves a lot of people. It tastes like apple pie, but it’s baked on a cookie sheet and cut into squares at serving time. She's been making the apple slices for about 15years from a recipe she got from Carl’s sister. IttOPA. iRWtTA. <1916, Mix flour and salt together. Cut in lard. Mix rest of ingredients (except apples). Blend lightly. Divide dough into two-parts and roll one-part to fit small cookie sheet with raised sides. Slice apples and place on crust. Sprinkle with a mixture of 1-cup sugar, a-Tablespoons flour, and 1-teaspoon cin­ namon. Roll out other part of dough for top crust. Seal edges, prick with fork and bake at 400-degrees for 25-30-minutes. While warm, frost with a mixture of 1-cup powdered sugar, 2-Tabl espoons butter, Hteaspoon vanilla and 2-Tablespoons milk. (A regular shortening pie crust recipe can be used instead of the lard crust). itw.rA $15,000 awarded by Thornapple Foundation •nw.rA •WftA. Me .1936 •tw.rA itflkrA •KM-FA. J946., faK.I?A, <1953. IftUWA. VM.rr.. Ml,, IKW.PA <1977. iRj&rA. •fAW.PA KW.PA. IRW.FA &RW.!?A, v.1969. Ll«70 tau&rA ‘RW.r?A, <1992. <1890. •IWA. lRUW'A. •RW.PA, J$7L •f.W,CA IfitfSXA. J979 J9B1. iiiM&rtA iRWMTA. <1994. ‘RW.PA, •RRf,rA. IRW.PA J972. <1973. J974.; <1WS. l|XK,rA. If you want to market milk, join the dairy farmers who have always marketed the most. • Ingredients: 2-cups flour, '^-teaspoon salt, two- thirds cup lard, 2-egg yolks, ITablespoon lemon juice, V4-cup water, and 56 apples. <»L •KKXA J976 Loretta’s Apple Slices All along, theres been one leader m Michigan dairy larmmg MMPA No ether organization m the state involved in milk marketing can offer our range of services Add it up Pricing Leadership. Guaranteed Market. Guaranteed Pay. Quality Testing. Butterfat Testing. Milking Management Program. Information and Public Relations. Political Action and affiliation with organizations that represent you on a regional and national basis Theres much more, including a retirement program MM PA is the strongest voice for the Michigan dairy farming community, heard loud and clear in Lansing and Washington What it comes down to is. there is simply no better way for you to market your milk For information call (313) 354-9780 Calling the gift "seed money," the Thor1 nappie Foundation has presented a one-time 1 $15,000 grant to Love, Inc. to help get the new agency off the ground. Love, Inc. opened its doors last March as a service network of churches to provide a clearing house for human needs and I resources in Barry County. The Thomapple Foundation is a community-based foundation operating with ’ funds from bequests and wills. The foun­ dation was established nearly 20 years ago and has distributed more than $100,000 for worthy projects. The foundation’s check for $15,000 was presented Monday to Love, Inc. by Thomas Stebbins, who serves as the foundation’s treasurer and a director, and Paul Siegel I secretary-director. Chairman of the foundation is Richard M. Cook. Other directors are Richard T. Groos and Stephen I. Johnson. Love Inc. is staffed by volunteers and the service network is supported by 46-area churches, individuals, and businesses. The organization handles services to eligible I persons that range from a family support program to food and clothing. As a clearing house, Lwe, Inc. communicates with 25human service agencies and the churches. The agency analyzes the nature, extent and verificatit) of needs; helps with identifying resources; serves as a liaison between agencies and churches, and organizes churches for "Love” ministry. Betty Younger, senior coordinator for Love. Inc, praised the generosity of the foundation^ gjft and said “God has worked a miracle." Rev. Djvid Garrett, who serves as secretary * the Love. Inc. board, said the foundation'! gift "will go a long way to assuring tfe success of the organization." He said the money will be used to strengthen the establishment of Love Inc. and be us<u] jn program development. A needs ass^ment will be conducted and ministries ^veloped to address those needs. Ongoing tupport of Love, Inc. will be provided bj participating area churches The motl, of Love. Inc. is a Bible verse from I John;. I8: “Let us stop just saying we love peoph Let Us really love them and show it by actions. In the days of Poor Richard, it was said that a fool and his money are soon parted. Today, that old saying might be updated and expanded to say, "An unwary buyer of American folk-art will sooner or later, mostly sooner, get taken to the cleaners.” Many an enterprising faker is at work, even as we speak, putting the finishing touches on a hand-carved primitive doll. At the same time, however, you have extremely gullible elements amid the buying public, who in effect fake and fool themselves. Put both of these together and you’ll readily understand why much folk-art is not what the purchaser believes he is buying. This is not said to discourage anyone from buying American folk-art. The knowledgeable collector will make good buys as usual, but the novice must know that authentic folk-art is not as easily found as a can of beans at the supermarket. The glamour surrounding folk-art does not help matters. A little knowledge, sayeth the philospher, is a dangerous thing. The public reads reports of jfoik-art sales, or views exhibits in museums — where sometimes, it doesn’t see what it thinks it’s seeing — and draws very mistaken conclusions. Some novice buyers think all crude­ looking sculpture is old and that, being old and crude, must be Early American folk-art and must surely be worth a king’s ransom. Some folks also believe that every antique dealer has an untapped reservoir of folk-art cigar store In­ dians, pilothouse eagle weathervanes, sewing baskets, etc. They think that an item bearing a low price tag is the result of the seller’s lack of intelligence in the world of high-priced folk-art The dealer knows that folk-art is way overpriced. The faking or “improving” of folk­ art, if you didn’t know, means the adding of a leg to a table that has lost one, or patching a tom spot in a canvas. In other words, making an item more saleable by "doctoring" it a bit. Sometimes it involves sawing, sanding and painting, the resulting object bearing very little resemblance to the original. When a piece of folk-art is "improved", it is generally to create the impression of wear, tear and age. When a replacement is made, it will be as beaten up as possible. Realize this and you’re well on the road to becoming a sage buyer. The chief difficulty with American folk-art is that it blossomed as a collector’s field too quickly for its own good. Items which for years sold at $10 or $15, or didn’t sell at all, suddenly carried $100 to $200 price tags. If you visited a rural New England antiques shop in the IMOs and IWOi, you saw more folk-art than could be carried away ina dozen trucks — but of course you didn’t buy it. No one did in those days. People believe that authentic folk-art is as bounteous now as it was then, when in reality, a lot of the pieces are being crudely made and are selling for old. Do you find as many signed bronzes in antique shops today as when they brought $200?; or as ample a selection of Tiffany dragonfly lamps as in the 1930s? When prices go up, supply Christmas parade set for Dec. 3 Parade Chairman Norman Barlow has announced that the Hastings Christmas Parade is set for Saturday, Dec. 3, at 1 p.m. This year’s theme is “The Joy of Christ­ mas". The Grand Marshal for the parade will be Gordon Johncock, a Hastings native and former Indianapolis 500 winner. Applications have been mailed to previous participants, but if any business or church group was missed, please complete ap­ plication (see ad) and mail to Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce or call the Chamber Office at 945-2454. This year’s parade route starts off on Railroad St., where participants line up, then proceeds west on State St. through the downtown business district. It then moves south on Church St. where it ends at Center St. Talent search starts Dec. 3 The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce wants you to... “Get ready for tomorrow's Challenge today" Through the Dole Carnegie Course Dale Carnegie training develops personal abilities that will be your greatest strength in meeting and creeling opportunities. You'll learn to understand why people are motivated, how io present your ideas more effectively and persuasively, how to get along better with business associates, your friends and family. Life takes on a perspective os you prepare for a more rewarding future! • Build your self-reliance • Learn to express your ideas clearly, convincingly • Attain new enthusiasm for your career — everyday life • Create a new interest in people for more details on the course storting in mid January coll... 945-2454 ask for Joan or coll Andy Andrezejewski at... 942-9478 in Grand Rapids NO ONE CARES MORE. NO ONE DOES MORE. DALE CARNEGIE COURSES “W1"9r MICHIGAN MILK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION dwindles, and the other way around. The void begins to be filled bv questionable material, some of it borderline antique, some of it honest reproductions, some just plain junk. At auctions, more of these "mistaken" purchases are made than anywhere else. When a doubtful price comes up, experienced buyers make no bids. This leads the rest of the crowd to believe a 24-karat bargain is in its midst. At every sale, there are people who willingly, readily, and recklessly bid $50 on an item that, if authentic, would be worth $100 but, if not, would be worth less than $10. A bitof the gambler lurks in most of us, but, when the tail wags the dog, things have gotten out of hand. Thirty years ago there was little fear of fakes, frauds, or foolery. It was not a going enterprise in those days. It was simply not profitable to fake something that sold for so little. Both paintings and sculpture have been, and continue to be, extensively faked. Folk-art is appreciably easier to fake than Rembrandts or Renoirs. A Rembrandt with crude lines wouldn’t do; when a piece of folk-art is extra crude, it’s called ultra-primitive. You must remember that folk-art encompasses not only Horace Bundy and Edward Hicks, who possessed genuine (if unschooled) talent, but many a rank amateur, schoolboy, and sign painter who decided to take a fling with oil and canvas. The faked folk painting or sculpture is revealed by subtle consideration — a sixth sense if you will. The coloring is not as even as it should be, especially in portraits. Surface aging is unconvincing. Only a pea-green faker would execute his art on new canvas, so don’t let aged canvas fool you. Old canvas isn’t especially difficult to find, as late 19th Century will do. The faker simply removes the existing paint and he's ready to paint his own "masterpiece”. Folk-art buyers, on the whole, trust sculpture to be authentic more readily than paintings. The feeling, I think, is that sculpture represents such mighty effort that few fakers would consider it worthwhile. Such is not the case. There’s big bucks to be had in sculp­ ture! Externally, a wood sculpture (car­ ving), painted or not, can be aged and "distressed" very easily. The faker no longer beats the wood with a chain. He buries newly carved sculpture in moist soil for a couple of weeks, lets it dry in the sun, then scorches it with a blow­ torch to darken the wood. Worm-holes are provided with a onethirty-second inch drill. Worms always bore a continuous path up from the bottom. They do not bore into wood an inch, back out and start another track. After the “wonn-hotes” are bored, the whole surface of the wood sculpture is rubbed with a canvas cloth loaded with tar, shoe polish, resin and what-not. New metal used to fake old weathervanes is left out in all kinds of weather exposure, just as the old ones have been. A lengthy beating with muddy chains, a few strikes with a hammer, discoloration from the weather, and the faker is ready to create weathervanes that sell as folk­ art primitives -r and for very high prices. Be smart. Beware! 'is? ■ Presented by: Ralph Nichols | Local gospel musicians are invited to take part in a talent search night of music next Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Note of Praise, 12223 Chief Noonday Rd., Gun Lake. This will be the third in a series of sings to help the Note locate area talent to be used in their regular Saturday night gospel concerts. In the two previous searches over 33 groups and individuals participated. For this special night, the music will begin at ap­ proximately 6 p.m. after a 5 p.m. potluck supper. Those coming to the potluck arc asked to bring their own table service and at least one full dish to pass. Those interested in playing or singing that night are asked to call Steve Reid at 945-9748 for more in formation. �The Hastings Banner—Thursday. November 24, 1983, Page 7 Hastings High Honor Roll First marking period 12th GRADE Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.09 GPA) Brad Bennett, Lu Ann Campbell, Joel Christensen, Harold Clason, Brent Cook, Melissa Covey, Bob Haight, Peter Haines, Cora Jordon, Steve Maurer, Valerie McIntyre, Kraig Micklatcher, Nickolas Postula, Michael Stapler. Honors (3.10 to 3.49 GPA) - Scott Bloom, Laura Bradford, Sandra Brimmer, Louis Burroughs, Jean Byrne, Kim Cairns, Robin Christiansen, Lisa Coats, Cynthia Collins, Carrie Dunn, Bill Eltzroth, Laura Lee Erway, Lisa Hayes, David Hooker, Lori Hummel!, Teri Kessenich, Deanna Kosbar, Cara Lydy, Linda Malloy, Steve Maurer, Angie McKinney, Jack Moore, Laura Oom, Rebecca Phillippe, James Pyle, Orasa Rangsichain, Jim Replogle, Scott Rhodes, Jennifer Roberts, Jeff Schwennesen, Carole Torode, Mike Trudgeon, Kenneth Ward, Dan Winebrenner. High Honors (3459 to 4.00 GPA) - Paula Atkinson, Teresa Barry, Rick Birman, Tammy Connor, Colleen Corrigan, Katie Delnay, Debra Dykstra, Karen Forman, Laura Hanchar, Stephanie Hoekstra, Tim Jenkins, Sandra Logan, Debbie Lowell, Kendy Mueller, Timothy Power, Ted Scofield, Angie Weller, Robert Whinnen, Karen Williams. 11th GRADE Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.09 GPA) Roger Caris, Mark Case, Agnes Chewning, Brenda Dunkelberger, Thomas Freridge, Gregg Gibson, Terry Gibson, Brandon Greenfield, Richard Jordan, Melissa Lyttle, Sharon Maurer, Kevin Miller, Joe Orsborn, Sue Purdey, Scott Silverman, Debbie Slocum, Dawn Smith, Scott A. Taylor, Sue Veldman. Honors (3.10 to 3.49GPA) - Jennifer Abson, Dflwn Anderson, Deedee Barkhuff, Jeff Borton, Karla Brumm, Mark Bustance, Priscilla Dolan, Willie Dryer, Sandy Ed­ wards, Tammy Hill, Kendra Kent, Sandra Malloy, Karol Martin, Kristi Martin, Matt Mikolajczyk, Myra Mix, Rob Olson, Stacy Owens, Eric Phillips, Kim Erik Ploot, Lorri Rohm, Paul Service, Michael Shaw, Barbara Shultz, Cheryl Stenberg, Phil Strong, Jolene Todd, Bradley Tolles, Suzanne Wallace, John Wiswell, Carla Witzel. >h Honors (3.50 to 4.00 GPA) ■ Jeff Ar­ nold, Rebecca Davis, Cheryl Garrett, Nancy Hudson, Kimberly Inman, Ainy Loftus, Kris Matthews, Andy Moskalik, Kristi Orlik, Billy Pelfrey, Scott Price, Paul Service, Craig Smith, Laurie Snyder, Robin Styring, P.ent Tracy, Paul Turns iuth GRADE Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.09 GPA) Jennifer Barkhuff, Bret Clements, Troy Dal man, Wade Endsley, Kim Galbreath, Kim Hilgendorf, Nora Hurst, Denise Kosbar, Angela Lumbert. Paul Martens, Eric Pattok, Rodney Reid, Susan Satterfield, Mark Schaubel, Lori Stamm, Michael Steeby, Michael Stout, Paula Thenikl, Judy Wymer. Honors (3.10 to 3.49 GPA) - Eric Anderson, Barbara Case, Jeanine Chenier, Lori Clarkin, Diana Count, Martha Davis, Tina Elliott, Floyd Gates, Belinda Guernsey, Susan Halstead. Todd Havey, Tamela Jordan, John Kubek, Laura Lee, Deborah Mead, Dawn Michnal, Sarah Newman, Judy Neymeiyer. Janet Norris, Eric Paavo, Andrew Roush, Bea Simmett, Timothy Slocum, Michaeleen St. Onge, Earl Thomp­ son, Sara Thompson, Kristin Trahan, Kathy Wellman, Melissa Wieckowski, Nick Willison. High Honors (3.50 to 4.00 GPA) • Amy Atkinson, Caryn Black, David Byrne, Suzie Carlson, Martha Dimmers, Nikki Dunham, Mike Grebenok, Darlene Griner, Stephen Hayes, Bruce Hoffman, David Howell, Jason Kelley, Sue Klovanich, Jill O’Connor, Majda Seuss, Lisa Sharp, Jeff Smith, Stephen Sweetland, Natasha Warren, Daniel Whinnen, Becky Wood, Angela Yesh, Jolyn Zimmerman. 9th GRADE Honorable Mention (3.00 to 3.09 GPA) Tracy Allerding, Teresa Anders, Katari Brown, Andria Gross, Corey Hammond, Kimberly Harma, Lori Hough, Joseph Huebner, Danielle Johnson, Denise Kelley, Pam Liebhauser, Kristin Lyons, Jon McKay, Sean McMahon, Mike Miller, Joan Norris, Nancy Peterson, Randy Planck, Jon Schimmel, Will Simmons, Mark Slocum, Scott Sweet, Kyle Trahan, Alan White, Kenneth Wither, Timothy Yoder. Honors (3.10 to 3.49 GPA) - Jackie Barry, Keith Bushee, Roger Byykkonen, Chad Casey, Tony Cole, Mike Davis, Mike East­ man, Bradley Emswiler, Alan Fouty, Charlotte French, Maria Gagnon, Elizabeth Gidley, Laura Hammond, Tim Hammond, Dan Hause, Lashell Herbatreith, Darin Hooker, Carrie Jacoba, Ted Keniston, Edwin Kidder, Scott Kimmel, Joel Lenz, Susan Meyeis, Janet Miller, Pam Mitchell, John Nichols, Bart O'Laughiine, Sherri Olmsted, Courtney Olsen, Tracy Paulauski, Kerry Payne, Laura Redman, Shawn Rhoades, Chuck Robinson, Nichoe Roas, Sheila Roush, Jerry Samis, Kimberly Sensiba, Steve Shepier, Chris Silverman, Randy Simmons, Coteen Scotsman, Bonita Sullivan, Michelle Ulrich. Traci Warren. High Honors (3.50 to 4.90 GPA) - Amy Andrus, Kristen Arnold, Vai Dakin, Kim­ berly Fox, Karin Gibson, Lee Hallifax, Carol Hewitt, Doris Huey, Martha Kessenich, Steve Laubaugh, Ana Loftus, Vicky Main, Michelle Melendy, Wayne Oom, Eric Peterson, Kevin Purgiel, Ann Scofield, Keely Shay, Elisa Smith, Susan Strong, Lisa Vargaz, Shannon Williams, Brenda Wilson, Mark Wilson, Marc Zimmerman, ’landa Zimmerman. T-K High Honor Roll The honor roll is divided into three point average categories: (1) 4.0 - all A’s, (2) 3.50 to 3.99 - honor students, and (3) 3.00 to 3.49 honorable mention. 12th GRADE All A’s - Larry Barton, Michelle Hurst, Toni Owen, Chris Wingeier, Dale Thoms. Honor Students - Julie Beuschei, Tracy Brock, Stacy Burghdoff, Lynnette DeGroote, Mark Dykstra, Tammy Godzwa, Amy Grube, Michelle Hilty, Laurie Hooper, Laine Hunt, Kreg Kelley, Joe Lawrence, Craig Mathiesen, Tammy McAlary, Kim Streeter, Renae Tester, Adam Wegner, Claire Wieringa, Melissa Windish, Jeff Wholford, Robin Hula. Honorable Mention - Dave Barnard, Jenny Bartlett, Bonnie Belson, Jenni Blough, Julia Bode, Pam Borck, Viky Chapel, Phil Chapman, Lenora Claypool, Dennis DeVries, Maria Dunavan, Leif Esakson, Kelli Haskill, Bernadette Heiman, Pam Janose, Brian Kaechde, Kyle Kozeny, Tammy Maichelle, Michael McNee, Vicki McCarthy, Evan Miller, Scott Noffke, Dave Perry, Toni Purdum Chris Raymond, Jeff Schellinger, Sarah Schultz, Terry Sensiba, Ron Smith, Mark Stahl, Dawn Surdam, Sheryl VanDyke, Jeana VanderMeulen, John VanderVeen, Lori Vander Ark, Craig Vetter, Chris Wheeler, Randy Winchester. 11th GRADE Honor Students - Brent Biermacher, Julie Bussema, Todd Courts, Deb Harris, Cindy Mariage, Kathi Miner, Krisfi Miner, Mike Newhouse, Sara Schondelmaypr, Betty Smith, Brenda Swanson, Amy Thompson, Brenda VanDuine, Stacia Williamson, Rob Anders, Shelley Baerman, Kim Bode, Jim Brotherton, Terrill Courtney, Eric Dykstra, Karyn Elies, Teresa French, Shelia Frost, Joel Funk, Brian Hair, Eric Hannape], Greg Henry, Katie Hunt, Dave Karel, Jeff Mathiesen, Carmen McAlary, Greg Miller, Steve Miller, Jackie Reed, Al Riedstra, Tim Mann. Tom Schwartz, Mike Wiley. 10th GRADE AU A’s - Ann Fredenburg, Chad Perry, Brian Smith, Michelle McLain. Honor Students - Michelle Brill, Karen Buehler. Missy Campbell, Joy Criner, Bill Denniston, Jon Freeman, Maria Hebert, Beth Miller, Brenda Page, Zachary Moore, Brian Schultz, Brad Smelker, Johannah Steiner, Lenda Vandal, Jackie Webb. Honorable Mention - Brad Barnard. Leah Becker, Kelley Biermacber, Gina Cedijlo, Greg Corrigan, Deb Dawson, Mary DeWent, Patty Eaton, Sandy Egleston, Angela Gonzales, Karman Gray, Leslie Hurst, Kirt Kelley, Tammy Lydy, Mike MacLeod, Charles Forsythe, Joel McWhinney, Michelle Myers, Shelly Raab, Mike Reigler, Barb Roehl, Karen Roehl, Greg Shondelmayer, Lisa Tietz, Jody VanRhee, Wendy Wieringa, Taleese Yonkers. Sth GRADE AD A’s - Blake Elderkin, Meagon Knox, Deb Ploeg, Denise VanDuine. Honor Students - Jennifer Geukes, Mike Henning, Kurt Henry, Shannon Herweyer, Ingrid Konow, Diana London, Tracy Neve, Wade Poland, Jeanine Stander, Rob Webb, Trena Yonkers. Honorable Mention - Jennifer Barton, Kim Batson, Mike Berry, Pam Bode, Mark Cline, Phil Cooley, Doug DeVries, Laura Eaglen, Doug Fox, Scott Frost, Sheryl Godzwa, Melisa Kearney, Terry Lantz, April McNutt, Jane Reed, Missy Rowds, Rachel Smelker, Shawn Smith, Ann Stanley, Randy Stickney, Nicole Surdam, Mark Tasker, Rhonda Tate, Brad Vander Ark, Brett VanderKodde, Mark Verlinde, Kelly Wieringa, Matt Wood. BARTLETT Auctioneering Service RESIDENCE • FARM LIQUIDATION - FREE APPRAISALS 698-7370... dutton IVood/and News by Catherine Lucas The family and descendants of Mr and Mrs. Lawrence Chase held an early Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday at the home of Gordon and Jean Chase on Durkee Road. Present, in addition to Lawrence and Hildred and Gordon and Jean, were Gordon and Jean’s children, Mr. and Mrs Jack (Kimber Chase) Lynch of Williamston; Kyle Chase, who is attending college at Olivet, and his liance Robin Keller of Hastings; and Kurt Chase and his wife, Denna, and baby daughter, Jesse Lane Chase, who is the first great-grandchild of Lawrence and Hildred. Others present were David Chase and his family; Robert and Sandy Chase and their daughters, Nancy and her friend, Dave Bulling, and Amy and her friend, Patrick Jameson; Mr. and Mrs. Roger Chase and their family; and Mrs. Helen Chase, who is Lawrence’s sister from Guernsey Lake, and her son, Michael, who teaches at Michigan Tech at Houghton (UP.), Michigan. The family enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and everyone enjoyed seeing and playing with baby, Jesse Lane. Sue and Rodney Pepper recently held a birthday party for Sue’s brother, Bob Offley. al their home in Woodland. It was Bob’s 19tn birthday. At the celebration were the Pep­ pers and their three sons, Ryan, Blake and Brandon; Roger and Nancy Stowell and their sons. Greg and Darin; Tim and Mary Beth Dickinson; and Ted and Janet Offley. Martha Winter, formerly of Woodland, had dinner at the home of Willard and Margaret Brodbeck after church on Sunday. After dinner, close to 70 people dropped by to greet Martha and wish her many happy returns on her 90th birthday, which was November 18. Some of the people who came to the open house were from Battle Creek and Lansing. Martha was accompanied by her daughter, Helena Rockafellow, with whom she now lives in Lansing. Doug and Diane MacKenzie arrived home from Michigan Tech in Houghton this weekend for the Thanksgiving vacation. Both are studying electrical engineering. Mrs. MacKenzie is the former Diane Cowley. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lind drove to Chicago with their son, David, and his wife, Marti, last Friday. They also took Tina, Tim and Teresa Lind. The purpose of the trip was to visit with Betty’s aunt, who is, of course, David’s great-aunt, and Tim, Tina and Teresa's great-great-aunt, Mrs. Greeta Page. Mrs. Page is 87 years old. After leaving Chicago, the Woodland-Clarksville Linds traveled to Fort Wayne, Ind. for business. They returned home on Saturday afternoon. Lucy Classic will celebrate her 80th bir­ On Wednesday, Nov. 16, Carolyn Curtis thday on Friday, Nov. 25. Lucy is the widow found a small card with the following of Herald Classic who was the druggist in message in her West Green St. yard in Woodland for a great many years, a charter Hastings: member of the Lions Club, and the man for whom Woodland's Herald Classic Memorial Dear friend, Park is named. Please let me know where you found this Gene and Frances Reuther, John and card. If you live by the seashore, please send Betty Hines, and Claude Smith represented me some shells. If you don’t, send me a post Zion Lutheran Church at the fall meeting of card or write back to me. Thank you very the Western Michigan Conference of the much for finding it. American Lutheran Church. The conference Sincerely was held at Christ Lutheran Church in Joshua Jones Wyoming on Sunday afternoon. The con­ 314 Sauk Trail ference was to learn how to comply with new Park Forest, ILL. IRS and Social Security rules which now 69499 , apply to the employees, such as pastors, School District 1C3 organists, and secretaries, of all churches. "Education Unlocks the Future'* Mr. and Mrs. Robert Born accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Reuther to the There was no sign of a balloon or other Saturday afternoon performance of the Ice carrier, but a hole punched in the comer of Capades in Grand Rapids’ Stadium Arena. the card had been torn loose, leading to the After the performance, the Reuthers and the assumption that it was only one of a number Boms enjoyed dinner at a Grand Rapids of cards sent aloft by school children. restaurant. Park Forest is a suburb south of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Eduard Markwart drove his next to Chicago Heights. Joshua Jones' mother, Amanda Markwart, to Highland message didn’t reach the seashore, but it over the weekend so that she could spend must have crossed Lake Michigan! Thanksgiving with her other son, Herman, Mrs. Curtis has sent the postcard he and his family. She will return to her home requested and plans to give the card to school next week. children in Hastings to answer al-o. Ivan Frantz. 78, who was bom and educated through high school in Sunfield and who was the brother of Mrs. Fanny Smith of Woodland, died in Battle Creek recently of a Hastings woman finds Chicago card heart attack. No services were held. He was survived by his wife, Edith Johnson Frantz, as well as his sister, Fanny, and severai brothers Ivan was preceded'in death by all of his three children. Among the people who traveled to Mulliken for the monthly Masonic roast beef and noodle dinner were Jake and Jenny Duits. Ray and Alma Faul, Claudine Mat­ thews. and Edna Towns. Also, a party consisting of Fanny and Morrell Smith. Mr. and Mr. Jim Lucas, and Mr. and Mrs. DDSs, DMDs, DCs, DVMs, JDs, MDs Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. 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Everyone is invited by Pastor James’ Hulett. Clayton Goodrich met Mr. and Mrs. Royal Frantz and their daughter. Gwen Shelley, at the Mulliken Masonic Dinner. Roval Frantz is the brother of Fanny Smith. After dinner, the Smiths and the Lucases went to the home of the Frantzes in Grand Ledge and spent the afternoon visiting. Mr. Frantz is a retired teacher who taught in Woodland in the '20s and farmed at Woodland in the early '30s Mrs. Frantz is the former Rose Smalley. 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Hencken (PI4864) Attorney* for Plaintiff* THOMAS M. POWERS (P19060) Attorney for Defendant* In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Borry. State of Michigan, mode and entered on the 24th day of October, 1983, in a certain cause therein pend­ ing. wherein Edward C. Wolff and Brenda L. Wolff were Plain­ tiff* and Herbert M. Blain and Deborah L. Blain, husband and wife, were Defendants, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bid­ der. at the first floor of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the soid County, on Thursday, the 22nd day of December, 1983, at 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, the following described parcels of real estate, each of which shall be sold separately, and each of which ore located in the Township of Barry, County of Barry, State of Michigan describ­ ed as follows: COUNT I; Commencing at the Northwest comer of the Northeast onequarter of the Southeast onequarter of Section 9, Town 1 North. Range 9 West; thence Southerly along the West line of said Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of said Section 9, 220 feet for the place of beginning of this des­ cription; thence continuing Southerly along said West line 220 feet; thence Easterly parallel with the East and West line to the Eost lino of Section 9; thence Northerly along sold Eost lino to a point being 220 feet South of the North line of said Section 9; thenco Westerly porollol with the Eost and West line of said. Section 9. to the Place of Begin­ ning; containing 6-2/3 acres of land, more or less. Subject to conditions, restric­ tions. easements and limitation* of record. and COUNT II; The North 220 feet of the North half of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 9. Town I North, Range 9 West, Barry Township. Bony County, Michigan, containing 6-2/3 acre* of land more or less. Subject to conditions, restric­ tions, easements and limitations of record. The redemption period shall be six month* from the date of sole. Norvol E. Thaler Barry County Clerk Barry County. Michigan THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY: SEYBURN * HENCKE! I, P.C. 3315 Greenleaf Blvd. Kalamazoo. Ml 49006 (616)372-2120 (12-15) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED - TESTATE APPOINTMENT - CLAIMS DETERMINATION OF HEIRS File No. 18,865 Estale of DWIGHT J. BEGEROW. Deceased. Social Security num­ ber 368-34-1920. To: Interested Persons (Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hear­ ing) (PCR in«.2) TAKE NOTICE: On December 28. 1983 at 10:30 a.m., in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hastings, Mich­ igan, before Hon. Richard N. loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the pe­ tition of Sandro K. Begerow that Harold Aldrich be appointed Per­ sonal Representative of The Estate of Dwight J. Begerow, Deceased who lived ai 7175 NoHke Drive, Caledonia, Mich­ igan and who died on September 26. 1983; and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated Moy 19. 1965 and codicils be admitted to probate. Further notice it given that the legal heir* at law of said deceased will be determined at this time. Creditors are notified that copies of all claim* against the Deceas­ ed must be presented, person­ ally or by moil, ro both the Per­ sonal Representative and to the Court on or before March 16. 1983. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled person* appearing of record. November 16.1983 Sandra K. Bogerow 7175 Noffke Drive Caledonia. Ml 49316 Paul A. Word (P21976) 301 College Pork Plaza Gran i Rapids, Ml 49503 454-8277 COMMON COUNCIL KOOISTRA. HOOGEBOOM. SULLIVAN < PFTT1NGA Roger* Professional Building 2737 DeHoop Avenue. S.W. Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage mode Moy 25. 1979. by Jack B. Hull, a single man. as mortgagor, to the Wayland State Bonk (now known os United Comer inity Bank), a cor­ poration organized under the law* of the State of Michigan, a* mortgagee, and recorded on Moy 31.1979, in the office of the Register of Deed* for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 241 of Mortgage*, on Page 435; on which mortgage is claimed to bo duo and unpaid to date of this notice the sum of Nino Thou­ sand, One Hundred Thirty-One and 91/100 Dollars (S9.131.91), Including Interest at eleven per­ cent (11 %) per annum on the un­ paid balance of the mortgage, computed to date of first pub­ lication; no suit < r proceeding in law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debts or any pari of the debts secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale In said mortgage con­ tained having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 28. 1983 at 2:00 o'clock In the afternoon, local time, at the East front door of the County Courthouse, City of Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Bo-ry. there will be offered fo sale and sold to the highest bid­ der at public auction for the pur­ pose of satisfying the omounl due and unpaid upon such mort­ gage together with eleven per­ cent (11%) interest, legal costs and charge* and expense*, including the attorney fee allow­ ed by law, and all taxes and In­ surance permlums paid by the mortgagee before sale, the land and premise* in said mort­ gage mentioned ond situated In the Village of Freeport, Town•hip of Thomopplo, Coonfy oi Barry, State of Michigan, des­ cribed os follows: Parcel of Land in the Northeast 7« of Section 1, Town 4 North, Rango 9 West, Described a* com­ mencing 4 lods West and 4 rod* South of the Northwest Comer of Lot 5. Block 3. Village of Free: port, occord'ng fo the recorded Plat thereof, thonci West 8 rods. South 4 rods. East 8 rods. North 4 rod* to the place of beginning. The redemption period, pursuant to law, is six (6) month* from the time of such sale. Dated: November 18.1983 Mortgagee: Wayland State Bonk (now known a* United Community Bank) 103 South Main Wayland, Michigan 49348 KOOISTRA, HOOGEBOOM, SULLIVAN! PHTING A Attorneys ai Law By Kenneth C. Hoogeboom (P27416) BUSINESS ADDRESS. Rogers Professional Building 2737 DeHoop Avenue, S.W. Wyoming, Michigan 49509 PHONE: (616)531-6060 (12-22) SYNOKKOF m RKULM KTHMOFTW JOMNSTOWW TOWRSMP BOARD N0VEMKB9, Utt Reports of committees presen­ ted. Approved motion urging the County not to contribute or join the South Central Regional Plan­ ning Council. Approved motion to change the date of the regular monthly board meeting from December 14 th to December 7th. Approved motion that Township will not levy the 1 % Administra­ tion Fee on Property Taxes prior to February 15th. Approved request for Farmland Preservation Agreement. Authorized payment of bills in amount of SI .656.57. June Doster. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Stevens BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting of the Borry Township Board was held November 1. 1983 at 7:30 P.M. with all five members being present. Signed Mutual Aid Agreement with Richland Township for Hickory Fire Dept. Mode budget adjustments. Approved paying of bills in the amount of $7,085.37. Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Lois Bromley. Clerk Attested to by: William B. Wooer. Supervisor 11-24 NOTICE The Barry County Board of Commissoners are accepting sealed bids for snow removal from Barry County lots. All bids must be turned into the Barry County Clerk's Office, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058 by 4:00 p.m. Friday, December 9, 1983. The lots to be plowed are: three courthouse lots, one lot at health department building, one lot at sheriff’s department. Paul Kiel, Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners SYMOPSlS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MtAimEVffJX TOWNSHIP BOARD NOVEMBER 9. 1983 Approve following budget amendments: Revenue: Current property fox increased to 33,202.05. Single Business Tax increased to 3,100.00. Misc. Revenue increased to 1,200.00. Dispatch donation* increased to 3.750.00, Pine Lake Fire Dept, misc. reimbursement* increased to 1,500.00. Expenditures: Pine Lake Fire Dept, increased to 12,400.00 ond contingency increased to (1,427.82). Approve to pay Chaddock $893.95 in accordance with the lobar board decision. Accept the bid submitted by Ryon and Bose for the snow plowing of the Hall parking lot ond cemetery rood for the winter of 1983/84 pending proof of liability coverage ond at the rate of $35.00 per hour with plowing to begin at 2 inches of snow. Approve the collection of a 1% administration fee for the collection of taxes. Approve the 3% penalty fee for taxes paid after February 14. 1984 Approve not to accept partial payment of taxes. Approve to discontinue the payment of $1.00 per year to po.t time patrolmen. Approve to discontinue the pay of an officer to work for the Chief one weekend per month. Approve PA 116 Farmland agreements for First of America Bank, Trustee and Perry and Fredericko James. Ratify expensed of $16.00 to Cooperative Extension Services and$24.00 to BOCA Internation­ al. Adopt Resolution pertaining to KAVCO. Approve outstanding bills totaling $2,793.90. Janette Arnold, Clerk Attested to by: Roy Reck, Supervisor MORTGAGE SALE Default having boon made in the form* and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by W. Paul Bishop and Elizabeth A. Bishop, hi* wife, d/b/o Bishop Farm* .of Lake Odessa, Ionia County. Michigan. Mortgagors, to Mclhigon National Bank of Detroit, a national banking association, Mortgagee, dated the 26th day of April, 1982. and recorded In the office of the Reg­ ister of Deeds, for the County of Barry ond State of Michigan, on the 3rd day of May, 1982, In Libor 250 of Borry County Rec­ ord*, on page 940, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and Interest, the sum of Six Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Throe Hundred Seventy-Seven and 32/100 ($629,377.32) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or In equity having been In­ stituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. Naw, There­ fore. by virtue of the power of sale contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 6th day of January, 1984, at 10:00 o'clock a.m.. Local Timo, soid mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door entrance to the Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan (that being the build­ ing where the Circuit Court tor the County of Borry is held), of the premise* described In said mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on sold mortgage, with the interest thereon at three percent (3%) per annum in excess of Michigan National Bank of Detroit's "Prime Rate", and all legal costs, charges and expenses, Including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum Or sum* which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect it* inferes* In the promises. Which sold promise* are described a* follows: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situate In the Township of Woodland in the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and des­ cribed a* follow*, to-wit: The Southeast % of Section 12, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, EXCEPT beginning ot the North­ east corner of the Southeast % of Section 12. for the place of beginning, thence West 389 feet, thence South 1000 feet, thence East 389 foot, thence North fo the beginning, ond the Southwest '/« of Section 12, Town 4 North. Range 7 We*!, EXCEPT the West 478.5 feet thereof. During the twelve month* im­ mediately following the sole, the property may bo redeemed. Dated at Detroit, Michigan November 17, 1983 Michigan National Bonk of Detroit Detroit, Michigan Mortgagee Daniel B. Barron Attorney for Mortgagee 1400 W. Fourteen Mil* Rood Clawson, Michigan 48017 12-15 NOVEMBER 14, 1983 Common Council met in reg­ ular session in the City Council Chambers, City Hall. Hastings, Michigan on Monday, Novem­ ber 14, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook presiding. Present ot roll cal! were Coun­ cil Members: Bennett, Birk*. Cusack, Gray, Jaspers*, Spockman, Vaughan. Moved by Cusock. supported by Gray that the minutes of the October 29 meeting be approved a* read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Birke that Councilman Fuhr be excused from the meeting. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Invoices read: Marbleheod Limo .... $1,742.06 L. M. Miller * Assoc . .. 2,738.90 Borry County Treasurer (Co. Drain Tox)........ 1,778.44 Moved by Spackman, supported by Bennett that the above In­ voices be approved as road. Yeas: Vaughan, Spackman, Jas­ perse, Gray, Cusack. Birke ond Bennett. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Spackman that the minutes of October 11, be corrected to delete “reopening" from No. 5 as Kent Gibson was not opposed to the reopening, only the remodeling of the Rapid Station. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Birke, supported by Gray that the letter from the City Treasurer listing the out­ standing real taxes and special assessments be received ond placed on file. Yeas: AU. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Cusock, supported by Gray, that th* bill from Warges* Insurance for $1,600 for Lia­ bility Ins. at the Airport be ap­ proved for payment by the County and th* City Attorney to investigate to see H there might be double coverage by City and County. Yeas: Bennett. Birke, Cusock. Rhoades. McKee & Boer One Waters Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default has been mod* in the condition* of a mortgage through an agreement between Daniel R. Cook and Margaret Cook, husband and wife, mortgagor*, and th* Federal Land Bank of St. Paul, mortgagee, to assume and pay said mortgage dated December 13. 1977, recorded on December 20. 1977 in Liber 234, Page 207. Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare th* entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest and advance* on aid mortgage the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Eight ond 00/100 Dollars ($82,928.00). No suit or proceeding* at law have been instituted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtu* of the power of sal* contained in said mortgage and the statute in such cos* mod* ond provided, and to pay such amount with interest, a* provided In said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by. law, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public vendur* to the highest bidder at th* courthouse In Hostings, Michigan. on Thursday, December 15. 1983 at 2:00 p.m. afternoon local time. Th* premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the County of Barry, State of Michigan, and is described as follows, to wit: The West % of the Northeast % and the North 100 acre* of the Southeast % of Section 25. Town 2 North, Range 7 West. Subject to existing highway*. ea*ements and right* of way of record. Th* above-described premise* contain 180 acres, more or les*. Pursuant to public act 104, public oct* of 1971, a* amended, the redemption period shall be twelve month* from the dote of the foreclo»ure sale, a* determined under Section 3240 of soid oct. being MSA 27A.3240 (6). Dated: November 2. 1983 RHOADES. MCKEE & BOER By David Bios* Business Address: One Waters Building Grand Rapid*. Ml 49503 Telephone: 616-459 4527 12-1 Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 Gray. Jasperse. Spackman and Vaughan. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Bennett, supported by Jasperse that permission to install a 10.000 gallon gas tank at the former Rapid Station on N. 8 rood way ot Woodlawn Av*, be approved. Fir* Chief ha* in­ spected th* site and permit fee paid. Yeas: Vaughan, Spackman, Jas­ perse. Gray, Cusack, Birke ond Bennett. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Letter read by resident, rep­ resenting four of five property owner* concerning the water main special assessment on E. Blair from N. East to N. Wilson who are in opposition to the assessment. Moved by Cusack, supported by Bennett that the letter be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Ivan Thomas on* of th* five residents on th* Water Main Assessment Roll wo* the owner of the property requesting the special assessment and was in favor of water main In order to •ell the property for a Form Hom* New Construction. PUBLIC HEARING on 6" Wat*r Main on E. Blair St. from N. East to N. Wilson St. Moved by Cu­ sack, supported by Jasperse that the assessment roll be approv­ ed. Yeas: None. Nays: Bennett, Birke. Cusock. Gray. Jasperse. Spackman and Vaughan.Absent: Fuhr. DENIED. Moved by Bennett, supported by Gray that th* Police report for October be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by B*nn*t1. supported by Spackman that th* letter from Chief Steinfort giving com­ mendation awards for years of service be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Councilman Bennett reported on the perking problem ot the Junior High School with the Adult Education. He said his committee had met with the school superintendent and they hove worked out 26 additional space* and ore working on pro­ viding more to solve the prob­ lem. Moved by Jasperse. support­ ed by Birke that the minute* of the November 7 Planning Com­ mittee meeting be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carded. Moved by Jasperse. support­ ed by Vaughan that th* City At­ torney draft an Ordinance for th* rezoning of W. State St. from D-2 Industrial to B-2 Gen­ eral Business approved at a pub­ lic hearing held by the Planning Commission ot their November 7 meeting, ond no public hearing fo be held by the City Council. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Spackman that a resolution be drafted by the City Attorney to establish a redevelopment district ond a public hearing to be held November 28, at 7:45 p.m. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Ordinance No. 181 Read. An Ordinance to Regulate the burn­ ing of refuse and other com­ bustible material* within the City Limits of the City of Has­ ting*. Public Hearing set for November 28, 1983. Moved by Cusack, supported by Birke that the Director of Pub­ lic Services be approved to pur­ chase a 1973 Vector Model 800, 16 cu. yd. capacity Sewer Clean­ ing Truck with accessories for $48,000 from Jock Doh*ny. compl*f*ly reconditioned with a 6 month new machine warranty on the high pressure and vacuum system effective th* date the machine is put in operation. Yeas: Vaughan, Spackman, Jas­ perse. Gray. Cusock. Birke ond Bennett. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Spackman, support­ ed by Gray that Election Workers be paid a* follows: Pre­ cinct Worker*. $50.00; Add’l Chairman. $10.00; AV Counting Board of Commissioners NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE County of Barry, Michigan Default having been made in NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING the condition* of a certain mort­ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that gage mode by WILLIAM C. the Board of Commissioners of KIRKS ond LOIS KIRKS, husband th* County of Barry, pursuant to and wife, (who have and in accordance with Act 338. subsequently conveyed their in­ Public Acts of Michigan of 1974. terest in the premise* to Gary a* amended, and th* Internal A. Tallenger and Sandra J. Revenue Code, os amended, Tallenger, hutband ond wife, and temporary regulation* pro­ by warranty deed recorded In mulgated thereunder. shall liber 408 ol Owdt pop* 910. in hold a public bearing on th* Office of itn Register of December 13. 1983 ot 10:00 Deeds for Barry County. a.m. at Barry County Court Michigan), to ALBERT E. House. Hastings, Michigan In TALLENGER, dated August 14, the County of Barry, Michigan. 1981, and recorded in the Office Th* public hearing shall be of th* Register of Deed* for the held to consider whether th* County of Barry, and Stat* of Project Plan for the Growth Michigan, on August 18, 1981. Associates Project (the in Liber 249 of Mortgages on "Project"), recommended by th* Pog* 239, which mortgage wo* Economic Development Corp­ subsequently assigned to oration of th* County of Barry, ALBERT E. TALLENGER. Trustee constitutes a public purpose. of the Albert E. Tallenger Living Also to be considered at th* Trust UDT Dated April 28. 1962. Public Hearing is th* proposed which Assignment of Mortgage method of financing th* Project was recorded in th* Office of through the issuance by The th* Register of Deeds for the Economic Development County of Barry. State of Corporation of th* County of Michigan, on May 7. 1982 In Borry of its revenue bonds or Liber 250 of Mortgages on Page revenue note*. 967, on which mortgage there is Th* Project for which th* claimed to be due ot th* dot* of bonds will be issued will be the this notice, th* sum of Sixteen acquisition of a building and the Thousand Six Hundred Two and purchase of equipment for the 70/100 Dollar* ($16,602.70). manufacture, warehousing ond together with interest at Seven distribution of flexible tubing. percent (7%) per annum from The maximum aggregate foe* Moy 15, 1983. and no amount of the'obligotions to be proceedings having been Insti­ issued with respect to th* tuted to recover the debt now facility will be $1,000,000. Th* remaining secured by sold initial owner of th* facility will mortgage, or any part thereof, be Growth Associates, and the whereby the Power of Sal* con­ initial lessee and operator of tained in said mortgage ha* be­ th* Prefect will be Flex-Fob. Inc. come operative; Th* Project Area ond the NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Project are located in th* Hereby Given by virtue of the County of Barry, at 1675 Gun Power of Sale contained in said Lake Road. mortgage and in pursuance of PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that th* statute in such case made there ore NO families or indivi­ and provided, ’be soid duals residing in th* Project mortgage will be foreclosed by Area, and therefor* NO a sal* of th* premise* therein families or individuals will be described or so much thereof as displaced. may be necessary, at puH;c PLEASE TAKE FURTHER auction, to th* high**’ bidder NOTICE that oil information on the inside of the East door0f related to the Project, including th* Barry County Court Housein th* Project Plan, a legal th* City of Hasting*, and County description of the Prefect Area, of Barry, Michigan, that beng map*, plat* and a description of the place of holdinfl ’he Circuit the proposed Project Plan. Court In and (or said County, Including the method of Thursday. December 29. 19tj_ relocating families and indivi­ ot 1:00 o'clock local lime In t* duals who will be displaced afternoon of said day. and *«d from the area, if any, is avail­ premises will be sold to pay t, able for public inspection ot th* amount so os aforesaid tfen office of The Economic due on said mortfloge. ’ogethr Development Corporation of with Seven percent (7\) the County of Barry. interest, legal co*’». ottornef» Prosecutor's Office. Barry fee*.and also any taxes County Court House, Hostings. insurance that said Mortgage Michigan, or th* County Clerk * doe* pay on or prior fo th* da» office located ot Barry County of said srie. Court House. Hastings. Th* premise* *o be sold 9 Michigan. during regular said sal* ar* described u business hours. follows: Ad aspects of th* Project Pion Lot Twenty-five (W- NorthLo will be open for discussion at according to th* Ha* thereof th* public hearing. The Board of recorded in Liber J of Plots Pog Commissioners shall provide on 32. Barry County Record*. opportunity for interested Subject to ea»efn*nts °n person* to be heard ond shall restrictions of records. receive and consider com­ Borry Township. B®rrY County munications in writing with Michigan reference thereto. The hearing Th* length of th* r*d*mptio, shall provide th* fullest op­ period as provided^ 'ow *• *b portunity for expression of (6) months from ,he ,ime 0 opinion, for argument on the sal*. merits, and for introduction of Doted: November !’■ 1983 documentary evidence SCHROEDER. DeG*>w pertinent to the Project Pion. KENDALL 8 MAYHALL Any Inquiry regarding the Attorney* for MortfPS®® information set forth in this By: Ronald J. DeGraw notice may be directed to Business Address: Secretory. The Economic 203 East Michigan**®0®® Development Corporation of Marshall. Michigan49068 th* County of Barry. Telephone 12-23 (616)948-8083. Norval E. Thaler Clerk 11-24 Board. $10.00; Add’l Chairman $3.00. Yeos: Vaughcn. Spackman, Jas­ perse. Gray. Cusack. Birke and Bennett. Absent: Fuhi. Carried. Moved by Spock man, support ea by Vaughan that the budget report for October be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. Councilperson Speckman re­ ported that th* Finance Com­ mittee had met with th* City Clerk on the Audit reports and found no problems. Councilperson Spackman re­ ported that progress is being made on the computer with the City and County and will have more information soon. Councilperson Spackman reported that the job description for the Building Inspector needs some reworking In committee and will be delayed until the next meeting. Moved by Spackman. support­ ed by Bennett that the Mayor ond City Clerk be allowed to sign insurance paper* from Auto-Owners Insurance Co. (In­ sured* release and subrogation agreement) concerning loss of June 1. 1983 al the Fir* Station caused by youngster*. Yeas: All. Absent: On*. Carried. Councilperson Gray reported that she would be attending a health insurance trustee meeting December 6. and will take any problem* anyone has and discuss them.' Moved by Jasperse. support­ ed by Spackman that the City Assessor and City Treasurer be allowed to attend a seminar November 18 in Grand Rapids on Computer In Government for ,$15.00 each. Yeas; Vaughan. Spackman, Jas­ pers*. Gray, Cusock. Birke and B*n,,*tt. Absent: Fuhr. Carried. Moved by Cusock, supported by Bennett that th* meeting adjourn. Read and approved: William R. Cook. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk 11-24 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mad* In the condition of a certain mortgage doted September 19. 1976 executed by Lorry Standish and Suzanne Standish, hi* wife and In her own right, os Mortgagors, to the Three River* Savings ond Loon Association, a corporation organized and existing under th* lows of the < Stat* of Michigan, as Mortgagee. filed for record in the Office ol the Register of Deed* for Barty County. Michigan on September 23, 1976 and recorded in Liber 228 of Records on pages 89,90, and 91. And th* Mortgagee having elected under th* term* of said mortgage to declare th* entire principal ond occured interest thereon to be due, which election It doe* hereby exercise, pursuant to which there is claimed to be due at the dote of this notice, for principal and interest on said mortgage, th* sum of $30,014.29; no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the power of -sale In said mortgage and the statute in such cose made and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on Tuesday. December 6, 1983 at 10:00 o'clock In th* forenoon, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sal* at public auction to th* highest bidder at the front door of th* Court Hous* in the City of Hastings. Michigan, that being th* building in which th* Circuit Court for ihe County of Barry is held of the ipremises described in soid mortgage or so much ’h*r*of as moy b* necessary to pay th* amount then due on soid mortgage, with interest thereon at 12% per annum ond all legal costs, charges ond expenses, including attorney’s fee* as allowed by low. and also any sum* paid by th* undersigned to protect it's interest prior to soid sole, which soid premises are described as: All that certain piece oi parcel of land situate and being in the Township of Orangeville, County of Borry ond State of Michigan, known and described a* follows, to-wit: Lot 21 of Crystal Lake Estates Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 5 of plats on page 73. being port of th* East half of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, Orangeville Township. Barry County, Michigan. Th* length of th* period of redemption from such sole will be six (6) month*. Doted: October 24. 1983. Three Rivers Savings ond Loon Association. Mortgagee WEINER. WADE & TUCKER Attorney* for Mortgage* 211 Portage Av*.. P.O. Box 39| Three Rivers. Michigan 49093 11-24 Quartet to appear at 1st Baptist Dec. 4 The Redemption Quartet, a male quartet, from Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary, will sing at First Baptist Church ot Hastings. 309 E. Woodlawn Ave., at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4. Their program will include such arrangements as “I Sing the Mighty Power of God,” “Worthy is the Lamb.” “Ride the Chariot, and other favorite inspirational quartet numbers, some accompanied bv trumpet. Paul Doane. Director of Financial Aid for the school, accompanies the quartet as speaker, leader and trumpeter. The quartet includes John Maguire, tenor; Walter Matzke, lead; Scott Peterson, baritone; Kris Oviatt, bass; and David Ledbetter, accompanist. The quartet appears in conferences, rallies, schools, banquets and churches in the Midwest. Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary offers Christian liberal arts and professional curricula on a 135-acre campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its fully ac­ credited programs prepare students for a number of vocations in Christian ministries, social work, elementary and secondary education, and business, among others. The institution is one of the nine schools approved by the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches. Overholts to perform at Note of Praise Ray and Millie Overholt, gospel singers and composers from Battle Creek, will be ministering in word and song this Saturday. Nov. 26 at the Note of Praise, beginning at 7 p.m. Veterans of more than 20 years in gospel music, the Overholts are nationally known for their original songs, “Ten Thousand Angels” and “Hallelujah Square." Featured next month will be a talent search on Dec. 3; Russ Allgaier and Herb Roberts on Dec. 10, the Loomis Brothers on Dec. 11 and John Shear with Jeff Stahl on Dec. 17. There is no admission charge although a freewill offering will be received. The Note is located at 12223 Chief Noonday Rd., Gun Lake. Presbyterian group hears presentation The Presbyterian Women’s Association met Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 16, in the church dining room. Sandy James of Circle 2 gave devotions, and President Irene Gardner conducted a brief business meeting. The budget for 1984 was adopted and the report of the nominating committee given. The new officers for next year will be installed at the December meeting which has been changed to an afternoon tea at 1 p.m. on Dec. 14. Refreshments were served by the hostesses for the afternoon, members of Circle 3. Agnes Smith and Elizabeth Un­ derwood are co-chairman of the circle. Mrs. Bette Fockler of Wayland presented a delightful program, a dramatized book review of Elisabeth Dodd’s book “A Most Uncommon Union" the story of the marriage of Jonathan and Sarah Edwards. -She was dressed in period clothing and told the story in first person, from Sarah's point of view. Jonathan Edwards, pastor of Northampton Congregational Church in Massachusetts Colony, who became world-renowned as a writer and lecturer, has been called the greatest intellect the U.S. has ever produced he was a leader among scholars and theologians in colonial New England and was at the center of a remarkable period in American histroy called “The Great Awakening." He had been named president of Princeton University prior to his death from smallpox The audience of members and guests truly enjoyed Mrs. Fockler’s presentation. Her popular acting ability is proven by the fact that she has been invited to present this program 22 times in the last three years. She says that she has come to love Sarah Ed­ wards as "my dear, admirable friend.” MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in the term* ond condition* of a certain mortgage mode by W. Paul Bishop ond Elizabeth A. Bishop, his wife, d/b/a Bishop Farm* of Lake Odessa. Ionia County, Michigan, Mortgagors, to Michigan Notiono! Bank of Detroit, a national banking association. Mortgagee, dated the 26th day of April, 1982, and recorded In the office of the Register of Deed*, for the County of Borry and State of Michigan, or the 3.d day of May, 1982, in Liber 250 of Barry County Rec­ ords, on page 940, cn which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. al the date of this notice, for prin­ cipal and interest, the sum of Six Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Seven ond 32/100 (629,377.32) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings ot law or In equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by soid mortgage or any port thereof. Now. There fore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in sold mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the Stale of Michigan in such cose mode ond provided, notice is hereby given that on Friday, th* 6th day of January, 1984, at 10:00 o'clock A.M., Local Fme, said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, ot the eost door entrance to the Courthouse in Hosting*. Michigon (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Borry is held), of the premise* described in sold mort­ gage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount du*, a* aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at three percent (3%) per annum in excess of Michigan National Bank of Detroit's "Prime Role", ond all legal costs, charges and expense*, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum o’ sum* which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described a* follows: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township Woodland in the County of Borry, and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wit: The Northeast '/» of the South­ east % of Section 13. Town 4 North. Range 7 West ond the Southeast 7* of the Southeast 'A of Section 13. Town 4 North, Range 7 West. EXCEPT commen­ cing ot the Southeast corner of Section 13, thence North to center of highway, between Section* 13 ond IB. Woodland and Sunfield, thence following center of Highway in Southwest direction 16 rods 8 feet, thence South to low water line of Saddle Bog Lake, thence North­ easterly along margin of Lake to beginning. During the twelve months im­ mediately following the sale, th* property may be redeemed. Dated at Detroit. Michigan. Nov­ ember 17. 1983 Michigan National Bank of Detroit Detroit, Michigan Mortgagee Daniel B. Barron Attorney for Mortgagee 1400W. 14 Mile Rood Clawson. Michigan 48017 12-15 �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. November 24. 1983. Page 9 Our Community’s Churches —4 Historical Look 100 attend Extension’s ‘Holiday Seminar’ "Pasta is predicted to be the food of the '80s,'' Janice Hartough, Barry County Cooperative Extension Director and Home Economist, told the audience. About 100-persons received a boost for getting a head start in planning holiday foods after attending a seminar last week which was presented in Hastings by three Cooperative Extension Home Economists. Demonstrations of how to prepare food products not traditionally used as part of holiday entertaining was a focus of the seminar. Those attending also received a copy of all the recipes that were featured plus had a chance to sample the beautiful and delicious array of foods that were prepared. Cooking and baking tips that could be applied to everyday cooking were also included in the presentation along with suggestions to relieve stress which sometimes creeps up during the holiday season. Called “Overtures to the Holidays,” the program, held at the Church of the Nazarene, was given by Janice Hartough, the Barry County Extension Director and Home Economist; Kathryn Foerster, ex­ tension home economist from Calhoun County; and Janet Seitz, extension home economist from Jackson County. Quick breads were some of the foods discussed by Mrs. Hartough. She said she likes to make quick breads ahead and freeze them so she will Five them on hand for gifts when friends come over. (The recipes at the end of this story include one for carrot and apricot bread Mrs. Hartough made) During another part of her demonstration, she said, "Pasta is predicted to be the food of the ’80s.” She shared several pasta recipes with the group, including one for candy, made with fusilli. A display of some of the different types of pasta was included in her presen­ tation. Kothryn Foerster shows how to moke bread sticks from prepared refrigerated packages of biscuit dough The seminar was colled "Overtures to the Holidays" Continued to page 10 The First Presbyterion Church in Hastings has developed into c large congrega­ tion that worships in this large, beautiful church on Broadway. 1st Presbyterian Church From its humble beginning of 15-members in 1849, the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings has developed into a large congregation that worships in a beautiful church which is a landmark in the com­ munity. Prior to that date of organization in 1849, the Presbyterian community had worshiped jointly with the First Congregational Society organized in 1842 in Vermontville. The two denominations worked together and were served by pastors of either church while retaining their denominational preference. The joint arrangement continued until 1849 when the First Presbyterian Society organized and held services in private homes, in the school and in the courthouse. By the end of 1852, members decided that a church building had become a necessity because of increased membership and plans were made to build a one-room structure on two lots bought from the Hastings Village Company the previous year. The one-room structure was built in the summer of 1853. It was completed and dedicated in December of the following year and is still a part of the present day First Presbyterian Church. In 1863, during the Civil War, for primarily political reasons, a number of members withdrew from the church and organized the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, which remains a good friend and neighbor. The Presbyterians decided to build an additional room for Sunday School classes, committee meetings, Ladies Aid meetings, etc. in 1898. The new room was called "The Chapel” and was the only major structural change to be made in the building until 1920 when an extensive program of alteration and expansion was completed at a cost of $20,000. A large part of the present edifice is the result of the 1920 building program. The chance) is a part of the oki Chapel, while the sanctuary remains virtually unchanged from the original one-room structure. The Kirk House was added to the main structure in 1948 to provide Sunday School rooms, a kitchen and dining area, a pastor’s study, sacristy, secretarial office and lounge. An electronic organ also was in­ stalled at that time. In 1954, the Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall was constructed on the church property. It was built on a lot that formerly was the YOU PAY FOR THE COUGAR. WE PAY FOR THE SERVICE PLAN. When you lease an aerodynamic '84 Mercury Cougar, Lincoln-Mercury includes an Extended Service Plan. At no additional charge. • It covers service and repairs of specific major compo­ nents for 36 months or 48,000 miles, whichever comes first. And promises no parts or labor charges, except a S25 deductib’e fori each eligible The present chancel is a part of the old Chapel, while the sanctuary remains virtually unchanged from the original one-room structure. location of the parsonage as it was called when it was built in 1898. The parsonage was moved to the comer of Court and Park streets and later sold. A modern residence on West Green St. was purchased to serve as the manse. The Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall houses a large auditorium, classrooms, nursery, and a modern kitchen.' The two pieces of property directly east of the Memorial Hall were purchased later and turned into a parking lot for the convenience of church attendants. The church’s most recent addition is a new Lauck pipe organ which was dedicated Oct 23, 1983. Since then, the church also has in­ stalled a new sound system. From 1849 to the present, 22 pastors have served the church. The current pastor is Rev. Willard H. Curtis who has served since June of 1960. The doors of the church and the programs offered are open to all, and all are invited. repair. No matter how many different covered parts need to be fixed. So you not only enjoy the pleasure of driving your leased Cougar, but also the peace of mind of knowing that ESP service comes with your car. At no additional charge. mercury cougar FOR ABOUT Bo (includes use tax) FORD CREDITS RED CARPET LEASE THE OFFER: We can arrange through Ford Credit's Red Carpet Lease to provide qualified lessees with a 1984 Mercury Cougar for a lot less than vou'd think. 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Ford Motor Credit Company MERCURY LINCOLN lARTlCIIAflNG DfALLR Renner Motors ST �The Hostings Banner— Thursday, November 24, 1983, Page 10 RECIPES from the “Holiday Cooking Seminar”— Deep Fried Stuffed Shells 16 pkg. conchiglioni (jumbo shells) 1 beaten egg 1 (64 az.) can tuna, drained and flaked, or one (6 oz.) can crab meat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed 1 beaten egg 1 Tbsp, water Two-thirds cup fine dry bread crumbs 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese or Swiss cheese (4 ozs.) 1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped 2 Tbsp, sliced green onion 4 tsp. dried basil, crushed 4 tsp. pepper Cooking oil or shortening for deep-fat frying Tartar sauce (optional) Cook conchiglioni in boiling salted water till al dente. Immediately drain in a colan­ der. Rinse with cold water; drain. Stir together the beaten egg, tuna or crab meat, Cheddar or Swiss cheese, tomato, green onion, dried basil, and pepper. Stuff the '»ooked conchiglioni with the tuna or crab ^mixture. Cooking seminar, continued When cooking past? she also suggested putting some cooking oil into the water to help prevent it from getting sticky. "You can freeze pasta...and it’s good to know that itis low in calories," she said. Cookie baking was discussed by Ms. Seitz who told the audience that the placement of the cookie sheet in the oven is very important. It should be twoinches away from the wall, she said. Put the cookie dough on a cold cookie sheet and cookies will come out better, said Ms. Seitz. She also noted that when a recipe calls for butter it shouldn’t be substituted because butter improves the flavor and texture of cookies Finger foods are popular when entertaining, and Ms. Foerster shared an easy way to prepare Polynesian Chicken Wings using 1-pound of wings and one eight-ounce bottle of sweet-sour or French salad dressing. To prepare the "wing dings,” first cut off and discard the small wing tips. Then cut between the main and second whig joints tc make two-pieces from each wing. Dip chicken portions in the salad dressing and if possible let them marinate overnight in the refrigerator. When you want to bake them, arrange pieces so that they do not touch on a heavyduty aluminum foil-lined cookie sheet. Bake at 325degrees for one-hour, basting occasionally with the sauce, ao that they are golden brown. Keep chicken warm in a chafing dish. Yield 12-servings. While making tiny sand­ wiches during another portion of the program, Ms. Foerster noted that a simple garnish like a sweet pickle slice on a toothpick speared through the sandwich makes it more appealing to the eye. "Finishing touches make simple foods look spec­ tacular," she said. To help keep the holidays enjoyable, the program offered such suggestions as. do everything you can ahead of time; stay within your budget; make time for what is really important; enlist all the help you can; plan to enjoy the holiday; and don’t get upset. Quick relaxation techniques were also presented including one called the shoulder rotation: rotate your shoulders back, down, and around — first one way and then the other. Do one shoulder, then the ocher. Now do both at the same time. Stir together the beaten egg and water. Dip each filled conchiglioni in the egg mixture and roll in bread crumbs. Fry in deep hot cooking oil or shortening (365 degrees F.) a few at a time, for 14 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper toweling. Serve conchiglioni with tartar sauce, if desired. Makes 16 appetizers. Cucumber Canapes Cucumbers (2 medium) 1 pkg. Cocktail Rye Bread Equal portions cream cheese and mayonnaise (8 oz.) Garlic salt Slice washed cucumbers (with peel) to desired proportion, approximately 4 to 4 inch. Remove excess moisture with paper towel. Mix together cream cheese and mayon­ naise. Spread cocktail slices with mixture. Top with cucumber and diced red pepper on pimento, parsley. Prior to serving, sprinkle with garlic salt. NOTE: Garlic salt causes cucumbers to become watery when added too far ahead of serving time. Fruit K a bobs One 134 oz. can pineapple chunks 4 cup orange marmalade % tsp. ground ginger One 11 oz. can mandarine orange sections, drained 1 cup maraschino cherries, well drained 1 cup honeydew balls 2 large oranges 2 small bananas Drain pineapple, reserving syrup. Com­ bine reserved syrup, marmalade, and ginger. Add honeydew Chill. Drain well, reserving marinade. Cut thin slice off bottom of oranges so they will sit level. Slice bananas; dip in reserved marinade. Skewer pieces of fruit on long wooden picks. To serve, anchor 12 of the kabobs in each orange. Makes 24. NOTE: Can use most any kind of fruit. Carrot & Apricot Bread 14 cup dried apricots 4 cup water 14 cup grated carrots 4 cup chopped nuts 3 cups flour 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda 2 cup sugar 1 tsp. salt 4 eggs 14 cup cooking oil 1 tsp. vanilla Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease two loaf pans or one tube pan. In saucepan, soak apricots in water for about 15 minutes, then cook slowly until water is nearly evaporated. Cut up or grind apricots. Add carrots and nuts. Sift dry ingredients into large bowl. Beat eggs well and add oil and vanilla. Combine all mixtures. Pour into greased loaf pans or tube pan. Bake 1 to 14 hours. Makesone tube pan, two9x5 loaves or four 54x3 loaves or 10-12 34x2 loaves. Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies 14 cup all-purpose flour 4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 4 tsp. salt 4 tsp. baking powder 4 tsp. baking soda 4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup sugar 1 egg 14 tsp. vanilla 1 (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, about 48 1 <6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces 4 cup Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk In large bowl, stir together flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and soda. In mixer bowl, beat together butter or margarine and sugar on low speed of electric mixer until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture; beat until well blended. Shape dough into one-inch balls; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press down center of dough with thumb. Drain maraschino cherries, reserving juice. Place a cherry in the center of each cookie. In small saucepan, combine chocolate pieces and sweetened condensed milk; heat until chocolate is melted. Stir in four teaspoons of the reserved cherry juice. Spoon about one teaspoon frosting over each cherry, spreading to cover cherry. (Frosting may be thinned with ad­ ditional cherry juice, if necessary.) Bake in a 350 degree F. oven about 10 minutes or till done. Remove to wire rack; cool. Makes 46 cookies. Fruit kabobs were one of the nutritious and colorful foods present­ ed by Janet Seitz, Jackson County Home Economist, during the program. HOLIDAY MERCHANTS ■ Jb ni^rnuiiT ITPAYSTO SHOP LOCALLY! ftCMumui mu COMMUNITY SHOPPING PAYS OFF...IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE! FREE PARKING AVAILABLE (Lots indicated by solid black areas) A part of the profit made on every transaction is used to help pay for community services. Therefore, when you shop locally your money not only pays the price of an item but helps the community you live in too! This message is sponsored by the following businesses: 5 Patrick C. Hedges Dependable Jewelers Since 1931 Hastings Water Conditioning, Inc. Brown’s Custom Interiors 629 So. Michigan "Prettiest Floors in Town" Barry County Lumber Home Center National Bank of Hastings The House of Quality Comer of W. State at Broadway Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. The Hollmork of Insurance Excellence Hastings Savings and Loan Assn. Where Savings Does Make A Difference court Hastings Aluminum Products, Inc. ■OUSE Mfgs. of Home Improvement Products Hastings City Bank Hastings Hotel Enjoy Our Hospitality Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. Patten Monument Cemetery Memorials Riverbend Travel Agency 533 West State Street 1 SOW. Courts*. RM Sales and Service County Seat Lounge PARKING 1710S. Bedford Rood S. Jefferson St., Downtown Hostings Wren Funeral Home Jacobs Prescription Pharmacy Hastings Your Rexoll Store, Downtown Hastings The Travel Store Birke’s Cut Rate Shea Store Shoes for the entire family The JC Penney Co,. Deportment Store. Downtown Hostings 123 W. State St Leary’s Sport Center Downtown Hostings Felpausch Food Center Fine Foods - Meat - Produce Ben Franklin Store 102 West State at Jefferson Culligan Water Conditioning 313 North Boliwood City Food & Beverage Open 9a.m. to 11p.m. Gambles 130 W. State St., Hastings Call... Hastings Press 152 W. State Street J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners of Reminder & Bormerl (616)945-9554 X______ _________ - Cinder Pharmacy HOW. State St. Flexfab, Inc. Banner and Reminder Flexible Hose and Ducts for Industry 1952 N. Broadway �1 WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW TkXOV. 9,- J gj ' ! © I. KWTOM Hastings Saxon eagers ★Wrestling The 1983 Hastings basketball leam: (front) Mike Shaw. Brad Tolles. Mark Brown Dave IFlood. Kendy Mueller (bock) Prentice Carpenter. Mike Matthews. Jeff Arnold. Rob Olsen. Pool Turnes, Steve Maurer, Tom Buecher. and Dennis O'Mara. O’Mara says Saxons have to be more than one-man team When the topic of the Hastings basketball team pops up one person in particular comes to mind. That’s right, Mark Brown. The all-state guard and state’s leading scorer at 382 points per game, set numerous league, school and even one state record last year en route to an amazing season. Whether it be right or wrong, there will be pressure on Brown to approach that type of season again. Hastings Dennis O’Mara believes Brown can pull off another such year, but prefers to talk instead of how Brown could be a more well-rounded player this winter. “We want him to take a little more control of things out there besides shooting,” says O'Mara, noting the graduation of playmaker Steve Conner. "Mark will carry a lot of the scoring load, but he’ll handle the ball more olten. When you do that you usually score a little less. “He did a good job for us and he’s ob­ viously a key to our success. It’s his third year of varsity ball.u . » ; *- 4 * O'Mara knows, however, for Hastings to improve on last year’s 14-10 mark there has to be more to this team than Brown. So he’ll look to three other returning lettermen besides Brown plus a senior who will con­ tribute. Besides Brown, O'Mara will rely on 6-1 junior forward Mike Matthews, 6-2 senior forward Steve Maurer, and 5-11 senior swingman Kendy Mueller. In addition, O’Mara says 6-2 senior guard Tom Buecher, who didn’t make the team last year, should see considerable playing time. Two junior guards, Dave Flood and Mike Shaw, have the inside tracks at those positions while six other juniors could help. That group includes guard Brad Tolles and forwards Rob Olsen, Paul Turnes, Mike McLean, Jeff Arnold, and Prentice Car­ penter. "One of the keys to the team will be how those sophomores of last year play on the varsity,” says O’Mara. O'Mara, says the team put in time this summen at. the University of Michigan basketball camp in Ann Arbor. There SPORTS ataglance ...an aging Wilt Chamberlain holding off a youngster named Lew Alcindor. ■sitting dumbfounded as a high school senior from Lansing Eastern named Sam Vincent slam-dunks a ball in the semi-finals as a packed Jenison Fieldhouse goes wild. ...watching a skinny high school sophomore named Magic Johnson play his worst ever high school game during a Christmas tournament in Battle Creek. wondering how anybody can play as effortlessly as Eric Turner when he played at Flint Central. watching a quarterfinal game in Charlotte and having the stands totally segregated. ..an amazed 11-year old boy sitting amongst the rafters at Cobo Arena watching the specks play ball below. ...watching some Caledonia “fans” standing, pointing and screaming at Mark Brown hoping he’ll screw up. How can adults act like that anyway? ...Madison Square.Garden in the late 1960s and hearing the fans start screaming before the national anthem is through. ...the class of Grand Ledge coach Bob Barker coaching a district game after his infant child underwent a critical operation that afternoon. ...covering a game on a snowy Friday night at the “Dome" in Charlotte and then heading down to Pete and Jans for a quick one ..or two. ...marveling at the machine-like precision of the Okemos basketball team. ...realizing there is nothing else quite like March Madness in all of high school sports. ...trudging through the slush to a late Marcn ballgame and realizing spring is only weeks away. ...rubbing shoulders with people who traveled 30-10 miles on a winter night to see Randy Morrison play ball. ...covering the semi-finals at Crisler Arena and being assigned the seat next to an old friend of the family — the sports editor of the Midland newspaper. ...wondering why they don’t sell hot dogs at basketball games. ...being 18 years old and playing a Tuesday night game 60-some miles away and getting home at one in the morning. ...being eight-years old and having your father take you to your first college game and being scared to death of the crowd. ...taking off your high school jersey for the last time and wondering if you'll ever experience that feeling again. (You will.) ...driving to Lansing on a cloudy Saturday afternoon, watching Mark Brown duel Garde Thompson, and getting paid for it. ...late night college intramural games. ...making a stack of sandwiches, killing a six-pack, and watching NCAA tournament games all day. Hastin The camp gave O’Mara a chance to evaluate his talent and he came away feeling good in one respect. " We have more competition this year than we’ve had in a long time,” he says. "We have more players closer in ability and more depth than we’ve had before.” Unfortunately, most of that talent is young and therein lies O’Mara’s biggest worry. "It'll take some of them the whole season to adjust,” says O’Mara of the juniors. "It’s going to be a learning experience on their part." As for the basics of basketball, O’Mara says his team will not be a strong rebounding team, but will still be better than last year, while shooting and overall defense are somewhat better than a year ago. k O’Mara sees the Twin Valley as a wide open league this winter. Many teams! played sophomores on varsity List year and J those team s successes will rest on the to-*.’ dividual improvements. Even so, O’Mara^ likes Iasi season's co-champs — Sturgis and Albion — as favorites. Lake Hastings High School Dec. 2 Dec. 6 Dec. 16 Dec. 27 Jon. 3 Jan.13 Jan.20 Jan. 27 Basketball memories.. Its the longest of all high school seasons . stretching from early November tq the middle of March. And that's fine because there is nothing quite like a high school basketball game. For pure excitement and end to end action, high school basketball has to be tops. With the beginning of another prep season less than two weeks away, let’s dig intn just what basketball is all about. It's.... ...spendinga Friday nightina packed gymnasium all the time wondering what J.R. ’s latest scheme is going to be. ...being 17 years and racing home from school as your mother prepares your traditional Tuesday and Friday pre-game meal of bacon and eggs. ...LSU's Pete Maravich making those incredible moves going toward the basket. ...covering Middleville on a Wed­ nesday night in Jenison Fieldhouse and two days later covering them in a double overtime thriller at Crisler Arena. ...the story a friend tells me about this cheerleader who went up to a player and between sobs asked him who O’Mara was able to work with closely with the players as they scrimmaged other Jan. 31 Feb. 3 Feb. 7 Feb. 10 Feb. 17 Feb. 21 Feb.24 Feb. 28 Calsdonio 6:15 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 Hillsdale Parchment Sturgis Lakewood Coldwater Sturgis Harper Creek Marshall Grand Ledge Albion Delton HillsdaL Marshall Gull Lake Harper Creek Delton Coldwater Districts Regional! Finals Dennis O'Mara. Hastings High School WRESTLING Jan.12 Jan. 14 Jan. 19 Jan. 24 Jan. 26 Feb. 2 Feb. 7 Feb. 11 Feb.18 Feb. 25 Mar. 2 3 Wayland (Tri-Dual) Lakewood Middleville Tournament Sturgis E. Grand Rapids Toum. Ionia & Gull Lake Marshall Hillsdale L.H. Lamb Tournament Harper Creek Eaton Rapids Tournament Albion Allegan Coldwater Delton Tournament Jackson N.W. Caledonia & Delton Twin Valley Con. Harper Creek Districts Regionals Finals Dave Furrow, coach 6:30 9 am 5:00 6:30 6:30 10:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 Hastings wrestlers The 1983-84 Hastings wrestlers: (front row, from left) Tim Schoessel, Bill Madden, Tim Hammond, Randy Pianck, Paul Austin, Rob Redman, Earl Thompson, and Brent Corkwell. (Second row, from left) Tony Heath, Mike Sherry, Steve Shepier, Scott Kimmel, Chris Geething, dm Cruttenden, Wade Endsley, and Brent Cook. (Third row, from left) Archie Leatherman, Mark Case, Floyd Gates, Bill Pelfrey, Hutch Clason, Mike Stout, Scott Bustance, Steve Koop, Dave Kensington, Jon Douglas, Lyle Gross, Pat McIntyre, and Corey Hammond, Manager. Saxon wrestling fortunes look improved See Next Week's Hastings Banner for a feature and pictures of the first all-county girl's basketball team. A large turnout, including 12 lettermen, has Hastings Coach Dave Furrow hopeful of fielding a competitive squad in the upcoming wrestling wars. "This is the best turnout numberwise we’ve had in several years," Furrow noted. The Saxon mentor, starting his 12th year, described his team as “still young, but ex­ perienced”. “I don’t have an outstanding wrestler," he added, "but with our overall balance 1 hope 10 see the best season we’ve had here in five­ to-six years." To accomplish that Furrow is counting on several returning starters. They include, senior Hutch Clason, at 132 or 138 lbs. and a three-year letter winner, and senior Bill Madden, at 98 and also a three-letter winner, plus juniors Dave Kensington (boosting the best win-loss record for the team du ing the past two seasons) at 185 lbs., Mark Case at 167, Jon Douglas at 185, and Bill Pelfrey at 155 and sophomores Wade Endsley at :26, Floyd Gates at 145, Lyle Gross at 167, Archie Leatherman at 132 and Mike Sherry at 119. Furrow also expects help this year from three transfer students, including junior Tim Schoessel, a 112-pounder. Furrow said his supporting cast of sophomores and freshmen is strong in the middle weights, but added that his upper weights have "less depth". How well those wrestlers will do in an always Jough Twin Valley conference is currently a question mark for Furrow. "I haven’t the foggiest idea,’’ he said when asked. "In the Twin Valley you can’t tell from one year to the next how you’ll do until actual competition. "I (do) see a much improved team over last year," he added. "Last year we were in the bottom half of the standings and I hope to be in the top half this season. You never can tell though. The kids might catch fire and win it all.” Furrow sees Sturgis, Harper Creek, and Hillsdale as tough league teams this time around. "Sturgis is always a tough dual team," he noted. "Harper Creek should be tough and Hillsdale is going to be tough also.” �The Hastings Banner—Thursday, November 24. 1983. Page 12 Mode 0 Day 108 E. State Street Hastings, michigan Echtinaw Oil Co. and Service 320 N. Michigan Ave. Hostings, Michigan Offices in Hastings and Middleville Razor's Edge Hairdesigners Member FDIC Your professional stying shop" Hastings City Bank Hostings, Michigan Hastings Water Conditioning 629 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan Farmers Feed Service 1006 E. Railroad Street Hastings, Michigan MUSIC CENTER Stack Agency 138 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 128 W. Mill Street Hastings, Michigan Bosley Pharmacy 118 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan UNION BANK Now Serving You at Two Locations 933 4th Ave. and 1150 Jordan Lake Street Lake Odessa, Michigan SUPERETTE 205 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan LEARY'S SPORT CENTER 123 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan Birke’s Shoes W. State Street in Downtown Hastings Culligan Water Conditioning The Depot Law Offices COLOR CENTER WUbw and Byington 221 W. Mill Street Hastings, Michigan - Andrus Insurance Agency 145 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan G&WSales 1138 4th Ave. Lake Odessa, Michigan Ben Franklin 102 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 102 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan Welton's Inc. 401 N. Broadway Hostings, Michigan CINDER Pharmacy, Inc. HOW, State Street Hastings, Michigan FRANTZ Buick and Chevrolet 1435 W. Hanover Street Hastings, Michigan Hastings Fiber Glass Products 328 S. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 770 Cook Rood Hastings, Michigan Barry County Lumber Home Center Great Lakes Federal can play." Pranger believes his team will be good enough to challenge for the O-K Blue title. "That’s one of our goals. Thai’s always a goal of a team," says Pranger. "Hamilton has a lot ot people back but after that everyone is about the same" How good this team can be will only be answered in time. But as Pranger says, "It’a be nice to go back to the state sometime. ’ ’ Trojans “Meet the Team” Nov. 29 Middleville basketball fans can get thei first look at the 1983-84 team at the "Meet th Team Night” on Nov. 29. The night will b held at the Middleville gymnasium and wi begin at 7 p.m. The Trojan freshman, junio varsity and varsity teams will run drills an scrimmage. Thomapple Kellogg High School Dec. 2 Maple Valley Dk.9 Lee D«. 13 Hamilton Dm. 16 Kelloggsville Jan. 3 Delton Jan. 6 Caledonia Jan.13 Comstock Park Jan.17 ’ Wayland Jan.20 Byron Center Jan.24 Hudsonville Jan.27 Lee Jan. 31 Maple Valley Feb. 3 Hamilton Fab. 7 Kelloggsville Fob.10 Caledonia Fab. 14 Delton Fab. 17 Comstock Park Feb. 21 Lowell Fab. 24 Byron Center Mar. 2 Hudsonville Mar 5-10 r’strkts Mar 13-17 Regional* Mar 21-24 Anols „ Th» Thornapplo-Kellogg wrntllng team: (front row, from loft) Don Porter, ThornaooleHr c Kallnrin rxcliogg wrestlers Thomapple Kellogg High School WRESTLING Nov. 29 Dec. 1 Dec . 3 Dm. 6 Dec. 10 Dm. 15 Dm. 17 Jon. 5 Jon. 7 Jan. 10 Jan. 12 Jan.17 Jon. 19 Jan.26 Jan. 28 Feb. 2 Feb. 9 Feb.11 Feb.15 Dolton Invitational Forest Hills Middleville Invitational Middleville Quod Caledonia Hamilton Central Kelloggsville Wyoming Pork Invitational ' Pennfield Caledonia Wayland Quod Comstock Park Byron Center Delton Hudsonville Allegan Conference Maple Valley A A H H A H H A A A H A A H A H A 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 A 7:30 401 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Hastings, Michigan CAPPONOILCO. Signs Tire Service 1601 S. Hanover Hastings, Michigan 235 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan National Bank of Hastings Strickland Insurance Comer of State and Broadway Hastings, Michigan —Member FDIC— will be forwards Tom Schwartz, Dave Karel, and Eric Hannapel. "We’re going be good-sized this year,” says Pranger. “And we’re going to have depth. We have seven, eight, nine people we The 1983-84 Thornapple-Kellogg basketball team: (back row, from left) Mike EriOtanno'4"t?TIT Kore';cDon Perry' Brian Tom Schwartz, Eric Hannopel, and Ron Finkbamer. (Front row. from left) Jeff Mathiesen Todd Rounds, Rob Pickard. Tim Heffpor. Lester Caldwell, and Craig Mathiesen. VARSITY BASKETBALL Girrbach Funeral Home 225 N. Industrial Park Drive Thornapple-Kellogg eagers Gilmore Jewelry ’J-Ad Graphics. Inc. Pobfchore of the tosttvstamr, ■osttacs Raider, wd the VMHJ WRWB 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan With four starters and six of the top eight players gone it would be understandable if Skip Pranger was singing the blues this year No chance. To be sure, the Middleville basketball coach isn’t predicting any return trips to the state semi-finals at Crisler Arena. But by the same token it isn’t time to whip out the crying towels just yet. He knows the kind of act the 1983-84 team has to follow. For instance they'll follow... ...a team that compiled a 23-4 record and set a school record for wins. ...a team that lost a heartbreaking 74-454 double overtime decision in the semi-finals to eventual state-champion Kalamazoo Christian. ...a team that was 11-3 in the O-K Blue and were crowned co-champions. So what’s Pranger’s advice to his Trojans? "We've got to forget last year,” he says. "It’ll never be totally forgotten, but we’ve got to go to work. "I’ve seen no signs our kids are going to rely on last year. In fact, most of them weren’t even here. We’ll work as hard as last year." It will take tons of work to replace most of the graduated talent. Gone is a forward who led the team in scoring the last two years, a playmaking guard, the team’s leading rebounder, a key role player, and two of the top subs. Pranger will build around 6-6 frontliner Dave Perry — the lone returning starter. The 220-pound senior was hampered by injuries early in the year but still put together some key games during the drive for the state championship. Joining Perry as starters will be senior guard Tim Heffner and junior forward Steve Miller who was brought up to the varsity as a sophomore last season. Pranger said the other starters will be selected from a group of seniors that in­ cludes guards Rob Pickard, Lester Caldwell, and Craig Mathiesen and forwards Brian Kaechele and Ron Finkbeiner. Helping out from last year’s jayvee team 313 N. Boltwood Hastings, Michigan 222 West Apple, Hastings T-K eagers hope to repeat last year’s mark 112 E. Court Street Hastings, Michigan Hastings Press, Ik. 1 Office Supply * Grape Vine McDonalds 152 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan Hastings, Michigan 1215 W. State Street Scott’s Party Barn Just South of Delton on M-43 Prairie Schooner 10949 S. Norris Rd. Prairieville, Michigan BLANKENSTEIN PONTIAC • OLDSMOBILE GMCTRUCKS 328 N. Michigan Avenue Hostings, Michigan , »y- 5**'" Oly' ’’•l Croven’ Todd K°niin»kl. JoH Lloyd, Wad. Poland. and Jerry Bender. (Second row. from left) Terry Senslbo, Paul Ordway, Greg Jo<hn T<?d.d; G.ulch'p,,e Lloyd-Jon Fr»»m°n. °nd ooper. (Third row, from left) Coach Tom Lehman, Randy Winchester, Scott Kaminski, Nathan Briggs, Mark Lloyd. Jeff Wohlford, Troy Lewie, Chad Perry Pat Dugan, Kyle Plank, and Conch Senslbo. T-K has strong wrestling nucleus A strong nucleus of returning wrestlers has Thornapple-Kellogg Coach Tom Lehman expecting another successful year. Last year’s Trojan grapplers were 11-4-1 in dual meets, won the Caledonia Invitational, finished second in their own tourney, were never worse than third in any other one, finished fourth in the districts, and seventh in the regionals. Back from that squad are junior Jaek Posthumas, 105, with 20 wins; sophomore Del Craven, 112, with 23 wins; junior T>m Hooper, 119; junior Don Porter, 119: senior Terry Sensiba, 126, 22 wins; junior Rob Anders. 132; senior Randy Winchester, 145, with 29 wins; senior Paul Ordway, 155, with 15 wins; senior Scott Kaminski, 167; senior JC Penney, Inc. 116 East State Street Downtown Hastings Schondeimayer Insurance & Real Estate 109 West State Street Hastings, Michigan Steve’s Standard at the corner of State Street and Broadway in Hastings Nathan Briggs, 185, with 22 wins; senior Mark Lloyd, 198, with 22 wins; senior Jeff Wohlford, heavyweight with 15 wins. Also expected to help out is freshman Wade Poland at 98 pounds. “There’s six kids who won 20 or more matches last year," Lehman noted, “and they look like they’re going to improve." Standing in the way of any title hopes though is a strong OK Blue league. "In this league we have good solid wrestling programs," Lehman, a 12-year coach pointed out. "We’ve only had a couple coaching changes since I’ve been here." Thornapple-Kellogg was third in the conference last season with a 4-2 record, losing to Hamilton and Byron Center but defeating champion Kelloggsville. Izehman sees those three schools, plus Hudsonville, as again being competitive. "All of them have retimed quite a few kids, ’ he said. The Trojan coach sees his squad being in the thick of the race also. “We’re going to be in that group," he predicted. "We don’t have any outstanding individuals, but we have seven or eight who are going to win a lot of matches. We have a very balanced team." Nine lettermen back on MV wrestling team Maple Valley's wrestling fortunes will rest this season on a group of nine returning lettermen, eight of them juniors. That experience — which is spread out over the 13 weight classes — has 10-year coach Chris Ricketts hopeful of improving last year’s 1-11 dual record. “The juniors should be better than last year," Ricketts predicted. "We don’t have any outstanding wrestlers," he noted, “but (unlike last year) we have enough bodies to at least fill out all the weights." Starters back include Lane Brumm, a 119pounderwitha 13-11 record, Pat Resseguie, a heavyweight with a 10-18 record; and Ken Trumble, a 105-pounder with a 10-12 mark. "The three are pretty good wrestlers," Ricketts said. Others returning are Dean Hale, another 119-pounder with a 1-11 record; Scott Joostberns, a 132-pounder with a 6-10 record; Dean Stewart, a 145-pounder with a 4-12 record; John Forell, a 155-165 pounder with a 5-15 record; and Robert Browne, a 145pounder with a 2-11 record. A ninth letterman back is sophomore Scott Villanueva, a 185-pounder with a 2-12 mark. Others back, but who did not start, are sophomore Tom O’Brian, a 98- pounder; Steve Lanthrop, a 126-pounder; Jay O'Brian, and a 138-pounder. Aiding those are several freshmen who could see action. They include Scott Car­ penter, a 119-126 pounder; Jeff Tobias, a 105 pounder; Tony Shaw, a 98-pounder; Adam Brumm, a 165-pounder; Sherm Reed, a 165pounder; Mark Hess, a 165-pounder; and Drew Pixley, a 198-pounder. Ricketts sees Bronson as the team to beat Continued on page 13 �The Hostings Bonner— Thursday. November 24, 1983, Page 13 Juniors hold key to Maple Valley cage year It isn't the ideal situation, but at least Maple Valley isn’t the only team stuck in it. The Southern Michigan Athletic Association — like the Lions — will be a young outfit this winter. Many of the top players have graduated leaving gaping holes for some coaches to shovel talent into. Included in that group, indeed maybe even heading that group, is Jerry Reese. The Lion basketball mentor lost eight seniors to graduation and returns only three players with any varsity experience from a team that was 6-15. Time to stock up on Exc edrin? “It's going to be a rebuilding year, ’ ad­ mits Reese. “We'll just to utilize our ability toshoot and get up and down the court.” Healing the list of returnees is 5-8 junior guard Jeff Hamilton, who averaged in double figures as a sophomore. Joining Hamilton are 5-9 senior guard Jeff Starring and 5-10 senior guard Marty Martin. Obviously with only three experienced players back, Reese is going to have to rely heavily on underclassmen. Four juniors in particular include 6-0 forward Ryan Trowbridge, 6-0 forward Kurt Hartenburg, 62 forward Greg Lenz, and 5-8 swingman Gary Reid. "They're all going to play,” says Reese of his 10 juniors on the team. "I'm counting on some of them for rebounding strength." Reese says when it comes to rebounding his team had better grow quick. The tallest player is only 6-2. "Obviously, if you don't have the size you have to be quicker, which we have.” says Reese. “That should help us on defense.” What then, can be expected from a team lacking in size and experience and which opens its schedule with seven of nine games being on the road? “We want to play at least .500 ball and stay in contention,” says Reese. “We want to make it as difficult as possible for teams to beat us." Those teams will be lacking in experience as much as Maple Valley. Bronson lost all­ stater Mark German to the Mid-American Conference while Pennfield is going to have tp rely on juniors. Two other teams — St. Philip and Olivet — will be bigger but they too lack experience. A Wddlevillo Charlotto Portland St. Pott Ponnfiold Bollovuo Pottorvillo OhvoT • Spring! told Bronson St. Philip Portland Ponnfiold Mlddlovlllo Bollovuo Pottorvillo Springfield Lakewood B ronton St. Philip Olivot Jorry Ro*so. head coach A A A H A H A H H A A H Lakewood High School VARSITY BASKETBALL H A H A A H H A A H A H A A A A A A H 6:00 6:15 6:15 6:30 8:00 6:15 6:15 6:00 6:15 6:15 6:15 6:15 6:15 6:15 6:15 6:30 6:15 6:00 6:15 H 6:15 Lakewood High School VARSITY WRESTLING Hastings A Allegan Tournament A Maple Valley A Lowell A Harper Crook Invitational A Greenville H Portland Tourney A Waverly Festival A Delton H Hastings - L.H. Lamb Tourney A Coopersville H Lake wood Tourney H Cedar Springs H Fremont A Delton Tourney A Sparta H Conference Tourney Lakewood Districts at Lakewood Regional! State 128 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan 404 E. Woodlawn Ave. Hostings, Michigan Located on M-37 Middleville, Michigan Maple Valley basketball team The 1983 84 Maple Valley basketball team: (front row, from left) Jim Symonds, Jim Benit, Jeff Starring, Jeff Hamilton, Shan Ferrier, Marty Martin. (Back row, from left) Terry Hall, Kurtis Hartenburg, Ryan Trowbridge, Greg Lenz, Alan Mater, Gary Reid, Scott Alldaffer, and Jerry Reese. 630 8 am 6:30 6:30 6:30 11 am 9 am 6:30 10:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 Bam 6:30 Hastings Body Shop 1303 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan Hastings Savings & Loan Office* in Hasting* and Lake Odessa 136 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan Lewis Realty Barry Cleaners 140 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 321 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan Thomas L Johnson CPA 3C5 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings, Michigan Hause Realty World 1225 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan —LAW OFFICES— Scheldt Hardware/Sports 1001 4th Ave. Lake Odessa, Michigan Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your life, home, business and car. RM Service 1710 Bedford Rd. Hastings, Michigan Hastings and Middleville State Farm Insurance —Paul Peterson— 329 W. Mill Street Hastings, Michigan Maple Valley wrestlers Mike Maciasz tried everything from changing personnel to trying new offenses last year but nothing helped. Each week his Lakewood basketball team Dec. 1 Dec. 3 Doc. 6 Doc . 8 Dec. 10 Dec. 15 Doc. 17 Dec. 21 Jon. 5 Jan. 7 Jan.12 Jan. 14 Jon. 19 Jan.26 Jan. 28 Fob. 2 Feb.11 Feb. 18 Fob. 25 Mar 2-3 Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Siegel, Hudson, Gee, Shaw and Fisher '■ Okemos Lowell Greenville Waverly Festival Waverly Festival Coopersville Cedar Springs Hastings Fremont Ionia Sparta Lowell Belding Groonvillo Coopersville Maple Valley Cedar Springs Charlotte Fremont Snow Day Sparta Districts Distiicts Regional* Regional* Quarter Finals Semi-Final* Finals The County Seat Lounge GAVIN Chevrolet & Buick Co. Maciasz hopes to put ’82 year behind Lakewood eagers Doc. 6 Doc. 9 Doc. 13 Doc. 20 Doc. 21 Jan. 3 Jan. 6 Jan.10 Jon.13 Jan.17 Jon.20 Jon.27 Jan.31 Fob. 3 Fob.10 Fob. 14 Fob. 17 Fob.21 Fob. 24 Feb.20 Mar. 2 Mar. 3-5 Mar. 3-10 Mar. 3-13 Mar. 3-17 Mar. 21 Mor. 23 Mar. 24 502 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan 123 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan 6:15 6.-00 6:00 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:00 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30 A H H H A H H Wren Funeral Home Neil’s Printing and Copy Service Maple Valley High School VARSITY BASKETBALL Dm. 2 Dsc. 6 Dec. 9 Doc. 13 Doc. 16 Jon. 3 Jon. 6 Jon.10 Ion. ’.3 Jon. 20 Jon. 24 Jon. 27 Jon.31 Fob. 3 Fob. 7 Fob. 10 Fob.14 Fob.17 Fob.24 Mor. 2 RODEE’S 911 W. State Street Hastings, Michigan would follow the same hair-pulling script The Vikings would lead for three quarters of a game only to commit hari-kari in the last eight minutes. Of the 14 games Lake wood lost, eight were blown in the last period, last second or in overtime. Maciasz says that just can’t happen to the team two years in a row. "I'm hoping it was just inexperienced guards," says Maciasz of the problem. If Lakewood can tip toe past that problem, the team could be in decent shape this year. Gone is all-leaguer Randy Hazel, but Maciasz greets four starters and a total of eight lettermen back from a team that went 7-14. The Maple Valley wrestling team: (front row, from left) Jeff Tobias, Andy Finkler, Tony Shaw, Jeremy Carroll, Lane Brumm, Ken Trumble, Tom O'Brian, Robert Browne, and Adam Brumm. (Second row, from left) Brian Sleeper, Dan Snowden, Bill Grinage, Jay O'Brian, Dean Stewart, Scott Joostberns, John Forell, Scott Villanueva, and manager Matt Ewing. (Third row, from left) Glenn Gurd, assistant coach. Matt Peake, Scott Carpenter, Drew Pixley, Mark Hess, Scott Flower, Pat Resseguie, and Chris Ricketts, head coach. Maple Valley High School WRESTLING Delton (Middleville) Pennfield Invitational Lakewood Portland Olivet Portland Invitational Bellevue N.V. Invitational Springfield Potterville Union City Bronson Pennfield Springport S.M.A.A. Meet Middleville Districts A A H A A A H H A H A A H H A H H 5:30 10:00 6:30 6:30 6:30 11:00 6:30 10:00 6:30 6:30 6.30 6:30 6:30 6:30 Continued to Page 14 this winter in the league. Also expected to be tough are Olivet, Pennfield and Springfield. “We hope to be up there some place,” Ricketts said. He also agreed that the season at this time as “see what happens". “I have no idea how the freshmen will do,” he said, “and they figure a lot into this season. 6:30 Maciasz hopes it all translates into a .500 season at worst. “We're hoping for that," he says. "I can’t really tell yet. I know there will be some people that will have to come through for us." That list will begin with returning let­ termen Dave Barker (5-9, Sr. guard), Dave Hilley (6-2, Sr. forward), Ken Corp (6-2, Sr. forward), and Dave Joppie (5-10, Sr. guard). Other returnees include Tad Lubitz (6-2, Sr.) and Brad Stover (6-0, Sr.), who are battling it out for one forward spot, and Scott Herrera (5-7, Sr.) who will help out at guard. One player who is not a returning let­ terwinner but who is a key is Bill Barker (5-7, soph.). Maciasz has to find a guard who can bring the ball upcourt against a press and he thinks Barker is the man. “We played basketball at a camp this summer and it looked like he can handle varsity competition," says Maciasz of Barker. One junior, Mike Smith (5-10, guard), should contribute immediately to the var­ sity. He was the jv team's leading scorer a year ago and is the team's best shooter this season. Lakewood's schedule is the toughest in years with 12 road games and zero home games in the montn of February. Included in Maple Valley Wrestling continued... Ron Smith Greenhouse, Inc. 1569 S. Hanover Street Hastings, Michigan 10121 S. Wall Lake Rd. (M-43) Delton, Michigan E.W. Bliss Iles Optical Gulf 4-Western Manufacturing Co. 127 Grove (M-43) Delton, Michigan Auto Club of Michigan Bender Sales & Service 214 N. Jefferson Hastings, Michigan 307 Arlington (M-37) Middleville, Michigon Hair Care Center 125 S. Jefferson Hastings. Michigan 210 S. Grove (M-43) Delton. Michigan Waterbed Sayles 107 S. Jefferson Street Hastings, Michigan 119N. Michigan Hastings, Michigan West State Street Hastings, Michigan Crystal Flash RUTHIE’S Caks * Csndy Supplies White’s Photography 2169 Gun Lake Road Hastings, Michigan 615 S. Broodwoy (M-37) Middleville, Michigan AAA 122 West State Street Hastings, Michigan Crispy Fried Chicken and Fish 123 S. Jefferson Hastings, Michigan Hodges Jewelry Deckers Northview Grocery Beebe’s Shoe Repair 148 E. State Street Hastings Michigan Electric Motor Service 1004 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan Nov. 29 Dec. 3 Dec. 6 Dec. 13 Dec. 15 Dec. 17 Jan. 5 Jan. 7 Jan. 12 Jan.17 Jan.21 Jan.26 Feb. 2 Feb. 5 Feb. 11 Feb. 15 Feb 18 Montgomery Ward CHICK*N*FIN WBCH - AM-FM The Superette 205 W. Michigan Avenue Hastings, Michigan . Fuel Gas 2145 W. Gun Lake Rd. Hastings, Michigan John L. Walker, CPA Style Line 114 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan 329 N. Broadway Hastings, Michigan Michael’s Spirits & Foods Eaton Federal Savings & Loan MICHAEL & LINDA ZOULEK 661 Broadway (M-37) Middleville, Michigan 109 S. Main Street Nashville, Michigan Fish Insurance Agency 117 East Main Middleville, Michigan �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. November 24, 1983, Page 14 Lakewood hopes to improve Lakewood s wrestling team will be young this year, but coach Gary Kimble believes not so young to enjoy an improved season The Viking grapplers lost 13 of 16 matches last year, but with 10 experienced wrestlers back. Kimble is expecting results. The 32member team includes 16 freshmen, six sophomores, four juniors and six seniors. Last year Lakewood finished 1-6 and in sixth place in the Tri River. Heading the list of returnees is sophomore Royal Ainsworth with a 25-8 record, and Lakewood wrestlers senior Theron Storey, who was 17-17 a year ago. Other seniors include Dave Strong and Ken Stoepker. Juniors are Mike Meyers and John Maurer and returning sophomores include Lee Mattice and Ross Jackson. "With what we have coming back I expect to have a better team." says Kimble. "We lost some close matches last year and we hope to turn that around." Kimble believes there is enough assembled talent on this team to indeed turn things around. "I think we can finish .500 or better," he says. -That’s realistic. Sparta and Lowell are going to be good, but I think we can beat the rest.” Kimble pins much of the hopes on a large freshman class. A total of 16 freshmen, many of which wrestled in the junior high club wrestling program, should bolster the team "It should be a big year for us." concludes Kimble "We host both the Tri River meet and a Class B district." The 1983-84 Lakewood wrestling team: (front row. from left) John Mauer, William Carr, Richie Pale, Keith Russell, Joe Hankins. Ross Jackson, Ricky Diaz, and Lee Mortice. (Second row. from left) Royal Ainsworth, Craig Hartzler, Jeff Gibbs,Kevin Durkee'/a (third row, from left) Dave Strong, Gary Kimble. Ken Stoepker, Lee Ingraham, Theron Storey, Ron Veitch Ron Wolter. Curt Root, Mike Meyrers. Lakewood basketball, cont. the first live games of me season are twotime Class B state champ Okemos and Tri River champ Greenville. "If we come out of the first five games with two wins we’ll be okay,” says Maciasz. Speaking of Greenville, Maciasz likes last year’s unbeaten Tri River champs as favorites this year. He also includes Fremont, whose frontline will stand 6-5, 6-4, 6-4, and Cedar Springs, whoso jayvee team was unbeaten for the first two thirds of last year. The 1933-84 Lakewood Basketball team: (front row. from left) Ken Love, Dave Joppie, Billy Barker, Scott Herrera, Mike Smith, Dave Barker, and Greg Tyler. (Back row, from left) Mike Maciasz, Tad Lubitz, Ed Wondergem, Dave Hilley, Ken Corp, Brad Stover, and Brian Friddle. Coach sees improvement ahead Delton boasts talented team Paul Blacken coached six years within the Parchment ranks and in that time believes he witnessed talent on Delton basketball teams. Now, this season, Blacken is going to have a crack at coaching that talent. Last year Blacken led the surprising Parchment team to a 16-6 record in his first year of varsity coaching. But cutbacks in the school’s seventh, eighth and ninth grade teams left Blacken wondering where the basketball program stood. “They weren’t showing much of a com­ mitment to basketball," says Blacken of the Parchment system. "It was a good time to come to Delton." Blacken inherits a team that compiled a lo­ ll record a year ago. But the new Panther coach says there is definite talent on this team. "We re going to be very good up front, especially toward the end of the season when we mesh." says Blacken. He is pointing specifically at 6-4 junior Steve Tuin. 6-2 senior Jay Henry and 6-2 senior Brett McBeth. Toss in 6-7 sophomore Jim Meade and the Panthers have some horses up front. , That leaves manning the guard position and Blacken hesitates for a moment. He’ll have to find at least one reliable guard from seniors Eric Pessell, Rick Hurdlebrink, Jeff Jones or junior Wayne Bourdo. Blacken doesn’t know what kind of a team he’ll have, but he does know they won’t be accused of indifferent basketball. He stresses defense and a frontline that can power the ball inside. Blacken, from Western Michigan, picked up many of his ideas from Eldon Miller when he coached at Western. Miller is now at Ohio State and a two-time Big 10 Coach of the Year. "All my teams have been known for discipline and playing hard," lie says. "But we haven’t proven anything yeti "I think we can play with anyone, but we’re still a long way from being a good team." Blacken likes defending KVA and state­ champ Kalamazoo Christian's chances of repeating both championships. "They might not lose a game this year," says Blacken. He also says Galesburg Augusta's 6-6 frontline will be tough. "But I think you have to put us up with both of them,” he says. 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FREEPORT SUPPLY • DRAKE’S REFINERY SMITH & DOSTER FORD, STATION (M-37) • CAPPON’S QUICK STOPS in... Hastings, Nashville, Delton HASTINGS ELKS LODGE ZEPHYR SERVICE, Hastings • REMINDER OFFICE HASTINGS ELKS Phone 94S-S3OS �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. November 24, 1983. Page 15 Bowling results THURS. MORN. WOMEN S Gillons Construction, 31-13; Keeler Apts., 27-17; The Buns, 26-18; Lilley's of the Alley, 25-19; Country Kettle Cafe, 24-20; Gun Ridge Girls, 224-214; Elm Pond Acres. 21-23; J & G Stock Farm. 20-24; Slow Pokes, 174-264; Bosley’s Hustlers, 17-27; Top Notch, 17-27; Mode O’Day, 16-28. High Games and Series: L. Miller, 165; M. Atkinson, 182; M. Snyder, 191; S. Varney, 174; S. Johnson, 174; S. VanDenburg, 204-201592. Splits Converted: S. VanDenburg, 6-7-10. IJF2Ur,hnrO.7),i Co?-ch N5r.r.i*' 9”,*^,^ Fc'r®”er' T. Ketchum. S. Neele/. M. DeBolt, K. Nickerson. R. Bloomberg. Cooch Leinoar, 8. Miller, Coach Meothuis. (Third row): B. Guerin, D. Eddy, J. Brunner. J. Foote, J. Blain T Hoven D Tobin T Anderson B Warner B Cropo. (Second row): S. Young, T. Ingle, M. Kenney, D. Conklin. D. Sare, P. Mitschelen, Hoffman, B. Lewis, R. Phillips. (First row): R. Morris, D. Wilson, A. Hayward, R. Madison, B. Leask, J. Blesch, R. Kuzma R. Annvo ' Hope to break .500 Delton wrestlers young Rob Heethuis isn’t one to set easy goals. Lofty goals maybe, but not easy. Hee’huis returns as head man of the Delton wrestling team after a one-year hiatus. Heethuis has coached for 12 years within the Delton wrestling program including three years as head coach. He says his goals for the team are winning f s many of the 17 dual meets as possible, placing in all six tournaments, and winning a district next March. "You have to set high goals," explains Heethuis. Since the KVA does not sponsor wrestling as a sport, Delton is forced to schedule many Twin Valley and Wolverine Conference teams. "It makes for a tough schedule, but it is a good blend of teams," says Heethuis. To compete against those teams Delton will have to pick up some experience in a hurry. Of the 40 kids out for wrestling only seven are returning lettermen. The list of returnees inlcudes sophomore Ted Engle (112-pound weight class), juniors Todd Haven (145), Bill Warner (145), Jeff Neeley (155) and Dan Tobin (160), and senior captains Doug Conklin (145) and Mike DeBolt (175). Haven won 30 matches a year ago while Conklin took an undefeated record into the districts. Heethuis is also counting on freshmen Glenn Hayward, Duane Wilson. Joe Blesch, and Rod Morris and juniors Rocky Anaya, Darren Huffman and Terry Ketchum. That lack of experience bothers Heethuis. “It’s going to mean a lot of pressure on the seven returning lettermen we do have," he says. The fact that Delton opens with seven matches in as many days really isn’t a benefit to the team, he adds. “It may not be that advantageous in so far as wins and losses," Heethuis points out “but they’ll get experience in a hurry.” SUN. NIGHT MIXED Sandbaggers, 34-14; Pin Pals, 34-14; The Hooter Crew, 31-7; HotShots, 294-184; Big Four, 27-21; The Toads, 254-224; Spare Parts, 254-224; Foul Friends, 254-224; Hosers, 25-23; Escapees, 24-24; Alley Cats, 23-25; Really Rotten, 23-25; Buzzin’ Cuzzlns, 20-28; White Lightning, 18-30; Tails End, 1830; Roustabouts, 18-30; Gutter Dusters, 1533; The Fruins, 15-33. High Games and Series (Men): R. Snyder, 189; B. Lake, 184; C. Haywood, 209-553; L. Snyder, 233; E. Kelly, 212; J. DeZess, 181; J. Bennett, 232-231-657; M. Snyder, 210-22^616. High Gmes and (Women): C. Gaskill, 141; L. Fndn, 138; G. Scobey, 157; P. Sutton, 171; M.L. Snyder, 188; L. Fountain, 157; D. Snyder, 205; B. Moody, 173-512; L. Tilley, 194-536; J. De?ess, 163; M. VanKuilenburg. 189-537. Splits Converted: N. Rounds, 36-7; A. Ward, 5-10; J. Lord, 5-9-7 and 5-7. MAJORS Piston Ring, 31; Muldoon’s Welcome Tavern. 24.5; Hastings Bowl, 23.5; Frantz Buick, 23.5; Stevens Trucking, 21; Electric Motor Service, 19; E.W. Bliss Co., 17; Fruins, 16.5. High Gaines and Series: B. Heath, 203-547; N. Heath, 203-520; M. Cole, 500; H. Keeler, 545; D. Naegele, 513; K. Chandler, 521; M. Tucker, 201-553; R. Newton, 208-538; J. Barnum, 509; D. Callihan, 504; R. Conley, 523; B. Bowman, 183-219-235-637; R. Ruthruff, 527; D. Peabody, 550; M. Verus, 202-546; H. Haan, 538. SAT. MAJORS Cnrlton Center Excavating, 20; Big John, 17; Moosr, 17; Knights of Columbus, 16; Hastings Flower Shop, 16; Burns Refrigeration, 16; Hastings City Bank, 15; Hodges, 9; Middle Lakers, 7. High Games: D. Mennell, 119; Joe Kubek, 127; D. Price, 155; L. Snyder, 158; D. Miller, 154; S. Denilaw, 146; V. Connor, 142; C. Crosby, 184; R. Williams, 168; J. Salik, 170; T. Bradford, 159; K. McDonald, 174; W. Pierce, 186, B. McLean, 167; K. MacKenzie, 146; G. MacKenzie, 140; K. Smith, 134; T. Messer, 123. SAT. JUNIORS Fabulous Five, 23; Goodyear Bros., 184; Henry’s Remodeling, 18; Specail Tee's, 12; Middle Lakers, 7. High Games: T. Tuttle, 1x5; M. Snyder, 152; R. Sears, 155; B. Rentz, 140; N. Winick, 159; A. Wood, 199; S. Teske, 157; L. Martz, 164; L. Nichols, 143. THURSDAY ANGELS Style Salon, 30-14; Hastings Oxygen Supply, 28-16; Hastings City Bank, .25-19; Pennock Hospital, 20-24; Cone Zone, 144294; Bob's Rest. & Grill, 144-294High Games and Series: P. Miller, 139;.D. Diver, 132-146; S. Jacobs, 138; C. Dawe, 153; P. Oakland, 196; S. Alexander, 132; P. McBrian, 170; B. Stehr, 179; N. Eaton, 170; S. Schantz, 103; B. Hesterly, 169; K. Dalman, 170; L. Tilley, 188-519; B. Callihan, 182; R. Haight, 179-175-506. WED. P.M. Alflen & Assoc., 32; Hair Care Center, 28; Ted’s, 27; Nashville Locker, 27; Champion Tax Service, 25; Varney’s Stables, 28; Vogt, 25; Art Meade Auto Sales, 214; Gillons Construction, 194; Whim-z, 13. High Games and Series: B. Blakely, 188; Delton Basketball Team The 1983-84 Delton basketball team: (front row, from left) Greg Sutton, Jeff Jones, Steve Monroe, Norm O'Mara, Eric Pessell, Wayne Bourdo, Rick Hurdlebrink. Back row, from left, Paul Blacken, Chris McDonald, Brett McBeth, Steve Tuin, Jim Meade, Remmon Baker, Jay Henry, and Kyle Aukerman. M. Brimmer, 163; P. Frederickson, 172; J. McMillon, 207; D. Murphy, 179; V. Utter. 158. Bowlers of the Week: Loraine Barnum, 218-539; L. Bahs. 185-522; S. VanDenburg 215-582; J. Alflen, 217-525. Splits Converted: M. Chaffee, 5-8-10. High Games and Series: C. Nichols. 171; S. Slocum. 165; B. Eckert. 182; S. Merrill. 217; N. Lancaster. 158; D. Norman. 192- C Wilcox, 199-507; D. Snyder. 211-561; N. Nystrom. 160; S. Nelson. 169 . D Nelson. 168: B. Stehr. 157; F. Girrbach. 176; N. Miller 171; J. MacKenzie. 155; V Eldred. 158. BOWLERETTES Farrell’s Heating. 32-12; Mathews Riverview. 28 16; Hecker Agency. 28-16; D.J. Electric, 264-174, Kent Oil. 254-184; Hair Port, 25-19; Coenen's Construction, 24-20; Big George's. 23-21; Hastings Bowl, 224214; Realty World, 22-22; Pennock Hospital. 21-23; Pioneer Motel, 184-254; Hair Care Center. 18-26; Reminder, 18-26; Ratings Fiberglass, 18-26; CO's, 18-26; Medical Care Facility. 144-294; Elna's Hair Designs, 134-304. High Games and Series: G. Mitchell, 207; J. Appelman, 159; M.L. Russell, 205-579; S. Jackson. 201-533; C. Heifner, 147; J. Hurless. 180; S. Harrington. 176; P. Arends. 195-514; J. Elliott, 162; G. Buchanan. 191; B. Lum­ bert. 156; S. Raymond, 181; J. Elliston, 180; C. Hartwell, 173-4678; E. Dunham, 193; M. Dull, 175-492; T. Sample. 213; K. Barnum, 184-500; M. Westbrook, 167451; T. Skinner, 164. THURS. TWISTERS Hastings Bowl. 284-194; J&M Service 2721; Shamrock Bar. 27-21; Mini Champs’2523; Burns Refrigeration. 244-234; Hastings Mutual Ins., 23-25; Big John's, 23-25- Frantz 23-25; Superette, 224-254; Hastings Automatic Heating. 164-314. High Games: S Bachelder. 172; s. Trowbridge. 176; N. Eaton. 171; K Honeysett, 174; B. Kruko. 167; C. Curtis 196 D. Larsen. 156; W. Barker. 166; B. Thomason, 146; S. Prucha. 164; D. Green­ field, 169; D. Burns. 168; P. Arends. 166; T. Thomason. 146; B. Barnum, 167. High Series: L. Fruin, 159-424, D. Coenen. 197-460; B. Boersma. 147419; B. Welch, 163444; J. Hurless, 152439; C. Robinson. 193-512; L. Tilley, 182496; M. VanKuilenburg, 196504; J. Gasper. 190492; A. Burd. 169434; G. Purdum, 211-549; L. Barnum, 171491. MONDAY MIXERS Rodee’s, 284-154; Dennis Hubei Triple A, 27-17; Art Meade Auto Sales, 27-17; Micbelob, 25-19; Jeff’s Casual Wear, 25-19; Cun Ridge Golf, 24-20; Muir Drugs, 234204; Dewey’s Auto Body, 23-21; Carrousel Realty, 23-21; Medical Care Facility, 23-21; Cinder Drugs. 20-24; Valley Realty, 20-24; Naturally Yours, 19-25; Stalwart Buildings, 19-25; Muldoon’s, 18-26; Hastings Bowl, 1826; Girrbach's, 17-27; Hastings Flower Shop, 16-28. HASTINGS MFG. CO. Dewey’s Auto, 2174; Chrome Room 1814; Office. 189; Viking, 179; Machine Room, 1884; Hastings Flower Shop 170McDonald's. 1734; Leftovers, 141. High Games and Series: D. Solmes, 234211-638; T. Johnston, 211-571; W. Beck, 225568; C. Baker, 212-564; R. Conley, 215-555; A. Dukes, 257-552; R. Hook, 206-536; Al Miller, 532; J. Bell, 203-531; D. Callihan 212-522' W Birman, 217-512; M. Schantz. 509; R. Dawei 203-507; D. Hamm. 202-507; J. Laubaugh 506; B. Nystrom, 201-503; B. Gibson. 502 Words for the 1Y’ Floor Hockey - There will be no floor hockey this Saturday, Nov. 26, because of the Thanksgiving holiday. Gameswill resume on Saturday, Dec. 3. Men's Basketball - Games will begin the week of November 28. All managers will be contacted during the week of November 21 to let them know of their game times. All rosters, team fees and players fees were due on Tuesday. Nov. 22. Men’s Volleyball League - Practices for the winter men’s volleyball league will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the Hastings High School gym. Practices will begin at 7 p.m. Any teams or players wishing to play should come to the practices. Practices will be held for the entire month of December, with games beginning in January. Team fees and rosters are due on December 14. Women’s Volleyball - Practices for the by Dave Storms winter women’s volleyball league will begin on Wednesday. Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. League plav will begin the following week. Totally Fit - The YMCA-Youth Council starting Tuesday, Nov. 29 and continuing every Tuesday and Thursday until December 15, will be offering a new fitness program called Totally Fit. Totally Fit, which will be taught at the UAW Hall on Woodlawn at 9 a.m., is a co-ed fitness class where participants improve their strength, flexibilty, body composition, lo^e inches, and improve their car­ diovascular endurance. Everyone works at their own rate, while under the direction of our trained instructor, Debbie Newman. During the holiday session, the program is being offered free, with pre-registration not being required. For more information, call the YMCA-Youth Council office at 945-4574. Scoreboard: FLOOR HOCKEY Game results for Nov. 19. W LT 7th-8th Grades Wings Islanders Wheels Flyers Wheels 5 vs. Wings 9, Islanders9 vs. 8. 5th-6th Grades Blackhawks i o 0 100 0 10 o 1 0 Flyers 2 0 0 Islanders i o1 RedWings o 11 OUera 0 20 Blackhawks 3 vs. Red Wings 1, Oilers 1 vs. Islanders 4. 3rd-4th Grades Nebraska 200 Michigan 110 Georgia 1 1 0 MSU 0 2 0 MSU 0 vs. Georgia 4, Nebraska 4 vs. Michigan 1. TIRE SALE WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL Hastings Christian School Bazaar and Bake Sale Friday, November 25, 1983 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. LIGHT TRUCK 8.75x16.5 9.50x16.5 7.50x16 RETREADS *5200 $5200___________ $5000 At the Hastings City Bank FREE Mounting Christmas Gift Items • Crafts Handmade Christmas Ornaments • Baked Goods Homemade Candies Please accept this special invitation to visit us. @ SIGNS TIRU SERVICE ------------------- Inc. 235 S, Jefferson St in Hastings -- Call . . . 945-9549 BARRY COUNTY'S LARGEST INDEPENDENT DEALER �The Hastings Banner—Thursday. November 24. 1983. Page 16 The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 Garden Club to hold green sale CARDS OF THANKS FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS AUTOMOTIVE FOR SALE: 1976 Cadillac DeVille 4-dr. hardtop, good body and paint, good tires. 945-3967 or 945-3616. (tfn) 4 CRAGER WHEELS with wide oval tires, 14 inch. 3747907, after 6 p.m., Lake Odessa. HONEY AVAILABLE: Strained or comb. Any size from pint to gallon - all raw. Call 367-4140. (tfn) 1974 FORD PINTO: New BANJO: 5-stnng Vega with sesonator and case. $195.00. Phone 721-8295. MUST SELL: Brand new set of encyclopedia. $850 new. will sell for $450. Phone 9454156. (tfn)_________________ FOR SALE: Snow blowers Simplicity, Snapper, Yard­ man. 2* i hp. to 10 hp. Prices start at $239.95. Benders Sales, 795-9441, Middleville, i tfn) ________ brakes and new muffler, has snow tires. $250 or best offer. 795-7256, Middleville. (12-1) FOR SALE: Wrecked 1975 Mercury Bobcat for parts, good running motor and 4 speed transmission. $150.00 or best offer. Call 623-8475 Delton. FOR SALE: 1976 Valiant, air conditioning, automatic, only 34,000 miles, $1,800 or best offer. Also, 1965 Valiant, good winter car, $150. 9453047, 948-9241 (12-1) 1965 GTO: 90 percent restored, all original, new paint. 374-7907, after 6 p.m.. Lake Odessa. RABBITS FOR SALE: Meat or breeding. California. Ph. 852-9274 Nashville. FARM EQUIPMENT FARM TRACTOR, combine and equipment parts - new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, Clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company, U.S. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666; also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., ph~ne 374-8801. travel MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE: 55 gal. aquarium with air pump, water filter. Lots of misc. items, stand and fish, $125.00. Call 852-9500, 8-5 p.m. or 852-1650, 6-9 p.m. MOBILE, modular, arm uoub’.e wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings .nd Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 391-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) HELP WANTED WATKINS PRODUCTS: Taking applications for new dealers Call Shirley Norris, distributor, 616-671-5535. (tfn) Trailers MOBILE HOME FOR SALE: 14’x70’ 1978 Cen­ turion. Priced to sell! Nash­ ville. 852-9391, mornings and evenings. During day, 9482470 or 374-8651. (tfn) FOR SALE: AKC registered old English sheep dog, $100. Male. 758-3339 or 758-3528. Lacey. RABBITS: French Lqp pedigree rabbits for sale, eight weeks old. 945-9890. 1124) FOR SALE: Collie pups, AKC, champion sired, sable and white, healthy. Phone 517321-6494, days; 517-543-6591, Charlotte, evenings. (12-1) OPPORTUNITIES CROSS WITH CHRIS! 15 days. Oberammergau, Austria, Switzerland, Italy; July 3, 26, August 4, $1664. 17 days England, Ireland, Scotland; July 17, $1779. 12 days Alpine Holiday; Sep­ tember 11, 18, 25, $1249. Prices include roundtrip Detroit, hotels. TWO MEALS DAILY. Free brochure Mrs. C. Press, 7369 Berne Rd.. Pigeon, Ml 48755. 517-4532202. TRY A CHRISCROSS! (11-24) DOG FOR SALE: Lab & Husky, ma’e, 3 years old, looks like black Lab, $20.00. Ph. 795-3975 Middleville. HANDYMAN will do odd jobs and repairs. 22 years plumbing experience. Reasonable rates. Phone Delton, 623-8314. <12-1) •Boughs. Baskets, and Bows" is the theme of the Thornapple Garden Club’s annual greens sale which will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9. The sale will be held at a new location this year — at the First United Methodist Church on Green St. in Hastings. All fresh greens are featured in the sale which will include wreaths, baskets, swags, floor baskets, tubs of greens, entrance way planters of greenery and bows, and garlands for mantles, doors and stairs. Persons who are interested in one of the club’s arrangements of fresh greens, swags, etc. are encouraged to place their orders in advance by calling 945-4979 , 945-3080, or 9455965. A holiday goodies bake sale and a coffee and cookie bar will be part of the event too. In addition the club will have money plat., clusters and seeds to sell, bows to purchase, fire starter pine cones, pine cone ornaments, and potted holly plant starters. James E. Hodges — PUBLIC NOTICE — Insurance Procurement AGRICULTURAL IJMT STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville. 852-9691. (tfn) The Barry-Bronch-Calhoun Private Industry Council is soliciting proposals for the provision of officer and member liability insurance. Inter­ ested agents can secure proposal specifications PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding. refinishing.. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) 1) Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium, P.O. Box 1574,37 Capital Ave. N.E. Room 210, Battle Creek, Ml 49016OR... by contacting: 2) Calling the Office of the Executive Director (616)965-0521 Genevieve Hall (left) and Verna Sunior, members of the Thornapple Garden Club, help prepare for the group's annual greens sole which will be held Friday, Dec. 9, at the Methodist Church in Hastings. ___________ Area Deaths___________ HOUSEHOLD ITEMS SERVICES FOR RENT FOR RENT: Efficiency apartment. Everything included. $200 per month. Call Cenvest Properties, ask for Linda, 945-3427, Hastings. JOBS WANTED FOR SALE: 6 ft. davenport, good condition, $25; La-ZBoy leather lounger chair, $50. 945-5489.______________ FOR SALE: Double oven self-cleaning electric stove. NOTICES 945-5510. FOR SALE: Early •. American couch, two Middleville AA meetings. Kennedy rocking chairs. 795Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. 9704 or 795-9849, Middleville. Augustine Church. Phone UPRIGHT PIANO* $50. 795-9829. (tfn) Looks nice, needs repair. 948.-8935.__________________ FOR SALE: Tappan electric CASH FOR LAND CONIRACIS range; Whirlpool frost-free & REAL ES1 I (IANS refrigerator in beautiful An. ;<|i'- ? . ■' . ••• condition. Will sell together or separate. Child’s car ' in ' fin|.p t i1 seat, $10.00. 20” bike with ) ref 1 H(Ul '• ' training wheels, $20.00. -N.iliull.i. A. . i ;<• i Baby buggy, $10.00. Ph. 7957206 Middleville. PETS FOR SALE OR TRADE: 1966 Hi-Low travel trailer with mirrors, $600 or will trade for pickup of equal value. 945-9370.____________ TRAVEL TRAILER: 25 ft, 1977, Free Spirit by Holiday Rambler, in excellent condition, $4500.00. Call Bruce, 868-6733 or 868-6025 Alto. To friends and relatives of Albert Keizer, the Hastings Ambulance Service ex­ presses our sympathy at the passing of Albert Keizer and would also like to thank the Keizer family for establishing the Hastings Ambulance Service Memorial Fund in memory of Mr. Keizer. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity and assure you that these cohtributions will enable us to continually improve our service in the Hastings area. Our thanks again. Hastings Ambulance x Service, Inc. MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. James E. Hodges, 63, died Tuesday afternoon, November 22, 1983, at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. He was bom Nov. 25. 1919 in Plainfield Town­ ship, Grand Rapids, the son of Raymond and Louise (Williams) Hodges. He married Marie Schroder. He was employed all of his working life as a truck driver and had retired after driving for 16 years for Spartan Warehouse. He was a World War II veteran, having served with the Infantry. He was a member of the Caledonia American Legion and the DAV. Mr. Hodges is survived by his wife, Marie; four daughters, Mrs. Fred (Ann) Jousma of Bruce Crossing, Mich., Mrs. Walter (Pat) McCrath of Middleville, and Mrs. Howard (Kathy) Zoet and Mrs. Shawn Hodges, both of Charlevoix; three sons, Tom Hodges of East Jordan. Mike Hodges of Wayland, and Joe Hodges of Dorr; his mother, Mrs. Louise Hodges of Grand Rapids; one stepdaughter. Mrs. Glenn (Nancy) Raymond of Mid­ dleville; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Brown of Skagsway, Alaska and Mrs. Lois Bassett of Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Raymond Hodges of Sparta and Karl Hodges of Caledonia; 17 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; ten stepgrandchildren; one great - stepgranchild; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday morning, Nov. 25 at 10 a.m. from the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Midd'.eville, with the Rev. Fr. Donald Haydens officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Meredith W. Darby Terry E. Heaven LOWELL - Mr. ferry E. Heaven, 33. died Saturday morning, Nov. 19, 1983, in But­ terworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, from in­ juries he received Friday evening, Nov. 18 while crossing 28th Street in Kentwood. He was bom Sept. 29,1950 in Clarksville, the son of Ernest and Mary Heaven. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1970. He married Linda Thuston in Lowell in 1974. Mr. Heaven is survived by his wife, Linda; a son, Jeffrey; one daughter. Terri; two sisters, Dorene Heaven of Clarksville and Mrs. Kerri Faggerman of Cedar Springs; two brothers, Ernest of Kentucky and Herbert of Clarksville; and his mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thuston of Lowell. Graveside services will be held Friday, Nov. 25 at 10:30 a.m. at the Clarksville Cemetery, with the Rev. William F. Hurt officiating. Arrangements are by the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Clarksville. HASTINGS - Miss Meredith W. Darby, 74, formerly of Woodland, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1983, M Provincial House in Hastings where she had been a patient for 13 years. She was bom in Barry County on July 29, 1909, the daughter of Charles and Etta (Worthy) Darby. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1928 and Lansing Business University in 1929. She was employed by Lake Odessa Co-op Elevator for 21 years. She was a member of the Grace Brethren Church in Lake Odessa. Miss Darby is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Victor (Dortha) Clum of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Morris (Cecile) Carter of Clarks/ille, Mrs. Richard (Iris) Gilbert of Dunedin, Fla., and Mrs. Bruce (Glenna) Stuart of Lake Odessa; one brother. Forrest Darby of Estero. Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Nov. 25 from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa, with the Rev. Russell Sarver officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Marriage Licenses Theodore Marine, 52, of Cloverdale and Margaret Hamilton, 42, of Cloverdale. Michael Griffin, 25, of Hastings and Deborah J. Randall, 21, of Hastings. William R. Brace, 31, of Hastings and Blanche Marie Lopez Arens, 39, of Hastings. Brian D. Dexter, 29, of Hastings and Susan D. Mead, 26, of Hastings. Robert L. Main, 28, of Middleville and Andrea L. Lyons, 25, of Middleville. James A. Reed Jr., 20, of Middleville and Nancy A. Chambers. 18. of Middleville. Michael Jospeh Smith, 23. of Battle Creek and Sharon Kay Stampfler, 22, of Delton. Thomas Mitchell Clemens. 22, of Hastings and Lana Lee Evans, 18. of Hastings. Robert E. White, 62, of Wayland and Avis I. Rose, 58, of Hastings. Jack Newton MoorLag, 37, of Hickory Corners and Gretchen P. Johnson Carlson, 30, Hickory Corners. SERVICE DIRECTORY INSURANCE INSURANCE COVERAGE Since 1908 " MHMWa & CHAIN JAW KPM (M Um $ IMcb) WET WASH - CARS - VANS - PICKUPS ELECTRICAL ■ f IUV f 49^71 I JIM, JOHN, DAVE, at 945-3412 Electric Motor Repair J EA SA r Electric Motor Service 1569 Bedford Rood All items in store for sale to take home. 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State St., Hastings <616> 945-5182 COMBINATION DISCOUNTS when ad HEATING a AIR CONDITIONING appears in more than one publication! h»--------------------------- tn/ana COOLING-HEATING BANNER Farrell’s HEATING & COOLING 802 East Grand Street Hastings Ph. 945-4020 Hastings REMINDER AD VISOR SHOPPER Maple Valley News Hastings Marshall Battle Creek Nashville/Vermonteville � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-12-01.pdf 83f10718e0441e7d8b082db0c99d5778 PDF Text Text December 1,1983 NiEflMS ...wrap Fourescape serious injury The Algonquin Lake Association recently selected Mark Anderson as it’s 1984 president, during the group’s annual General Membership Meeting. Also selected at the meeting, held at the Knight's of Columbus Hall, were Pat Sharpe, vice president, John Cottrell, treasurer, Carla Safie, secretary, and board members Dick Demming, Alice Craft, Don Lawrence, Ken Wltker, Jim Larson and Don Roy. Dick Dean, outgoing association president, commented on the “ex­ cellent weed control" effected by the group, and he complemented the lake association’s Fourth of July fireworks display. He also cited “the need for a con­ tinued spirit of participation by all lake residents for a better Algonquin Lake area." Members also thanked member Karen DesPres for “outstanding wort" in the group’s fundraising projects. Expiring magazines In need of owners "Adoptive parents’* are still needed for 1984 magazine subscriptions at the Hastings Public Library. Any of the 19 titles being renewed currently may be adopted for one year, or longer terms. But the 80 subscriptions being dropped will stop coming to the library tn 1984 if they are not "adopted". Magazine titles and prices for the renewal term were given in the November 15 Reminder. The eight titles slated for deletion from the 1984 list are “American Artist", "Houseand Garden", “Life", “Monthly Labor Review", “New Yorker", Parents Magazine", “Time" (possibly renewable from a cheaper source), and UJS. News A World Report". Scout round-up Southeastern School is having a roundup for new scouts, cubs and Tiger Cubs, Dec. 6, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. All boys seven years to 18 years old are invited to join scouting. See you there! Algonquin homes lose power Thirty-three homes in the Algonquin Lake area were without power Monday afternoon after a wooden pin holding up a line snapped, according to a Con­ sumers Power spokesman. William Mabin, Consumers Power spokesman, said power went out at 1:28 p.m., and was restored at 2:16 p.m. Mabin-said that when the pin snapped, a power line dropped off a crossarm on a pole, and dropped into a nearby tree, blowing a fuse. The fuse is located at the corner of State and Hammond Rds. BASKETBALL TEAM Pages 7-12 Page 13 Big Wheel opens in March The City of Hastings has been invited to reapply for a grant through Michigan’s Office of Business and Community Development to finance the drilling of a new water well. The city council Monday night authorized Mike Klovanich, the city’s director of public services, to reapply for a 1147,000 grant under the state's Small Cities Emergency Jobs Program. Total cost of drilling a new well is placed at $297,000. Klovanich said that the city was turned down last summer for a similar grant, but that more money has been made available since for such projects. He added that Hastings is ‘Pretty high on the application list" for the money. The well is needed to replace the one, located in Tyden Park, which started pumping sand about two years ago. Klovanich said his department is considering other sites for the new well, rather than redrilling the old one. Lake group picks new officers WEEKEND SECTION Manager says: City eyes well grant again Four Kent County residents escaped serious Injtry early Saturday morning when their vehicle left the road and rolled over in oral Yankee Springs Township. State police say the vehicle, driven by Douglas Lee Nederhoed, 21, Caledonia, was southbound on Briggs Rd., about ¥4 mile south of Shaw Lake Rd., when it left the road and roiled over. Two passengers, Donna Benedict, 19, Byron Center, and Randy Jay Demann, 22, Grand Rapids, were treated and released at Blodgett Hospital The fourth passenger, Lorie Demann, 20, Byron Center, was reportedly not hurt. The driver was tteketedfor “violation of the basic speed law”. All-County Girls Special Holiday Christmas parade float.. .Those members of the Southeastern scout troop of Hastings have been busy during the post weeks preparing their float for the Saturday's Christmas parade through the downtown. From left is Robert Wendorf, Jr., a 13-year-old boy scout, Chuck Bryan, a seven-year-old tiger scout, and John Herbstreith, a eight-year-old cub scout. The Southeastern scouts are led by John Wendorf, Sr., and have 53 members. The parade, with the scouts’ float and many others, begins at 1 p.m. United Way within $4000 of this year's goal With two divisions over their goals and two divisions near the top, the Hastings United Way campaign is $4,000 short of its $111,175 goal. Last week, the Public Agencies Division reported $7,584 collected, topping a goal of $6,900 and the Professional Division reported $7,369, over a goal of $6,800. Marshall Belson, executive director of the Hastings Area Community Fund, said that the Schools Division is estimated to have reached its goal of $11,600 and the Com­ mercial and Retail Services Division has collected $17,764 towards a goal of $17,775. The Industrial Division reports $51,612 toward towards a goal of $56,000; the Retail Division has collected $5,682 towards a goal of $6,200; and the Residential Division reports $5,540 towards a goal of $5,900. Belson said total collections and pledges to date are estimated at $107,152. Still to come are an estimated $2,500 that will be turned over to the Hastings United Way from workers who made their pledges in other cities, but designated them for Hastings. Belson said that last year those pledges totalled $2,900. "We’re getting real close, but we just need a little push," Belson said. Contributions and pledges may be made by calling the Community Fund office at 9452454. 2 area women injured in accident Two county women were injured last Wednesday in a two-car collision at the in­ tersection of Assyria and Lawrence Roads southwest of Nashville. Bernice H. Hayner, 60, of 3265 River Rd., Hastings, driver of one vehicle and her passenger, Betty Woods, 58, of 4010 Morgan Rd., Nashville, were hurt after colliding with a car driven by Lionel G. Cote, 32, of Rt 3 S. Clark Rd., Nashville. Cote received minor injuries in the accident. A report by the Barry County Sheriff Dept, said that Cole made a rolling stop at the intersection, stating that he did not see the oncoming vehicle. Hayner said that she attempted to stop her car when she saw the Cole car, but was unable to in time. The report did note that weather conditions were rainy and overcast at that time. The Hastings The store will handle men's, women's and children’s clothing domestic items, hard­ ware, shoes, records, toys and other items. Lynn said that the shoe and record depart­ ments will be leased out to other companies. Recounting the company’s history, he said that the chain was started in New Castle, Pa., where the company is still headquar­ tered, by three Fisher brothers. In the early years, he said, the store concentrated on low end merchandise in stores of 6,000 to 7,000 square feet, imitating the JCPenney stores of L.at time. “After World War II, JCPenney went to 40,000 to 50,000 square foot stores and into shopping centers," he continued. “F'shers stayed with 10,000 square foot stores and were being hurt badly in downtowns. Con­ sumers preferred shopping at large stores.” He said in the period of 1955 to 1965, the firm’s sales volume hit $6 million, but died off on profits. He said that in 1965, the company tried following the JCPenney lead by moving into higher line items, but didn’t have the buying expertise and tied up a lot of money in inventory. “We went into the discount field by leasing out clothing denartments in other stores," Lynn said. "In the first couple of years, the profits were astronomical." Profits were so good, he said, that most of the firms they were leasing from dropped the arrangement and began operating their own clothing departments. Vol. 128, No. 48 The first Fishers Big Wheel opened in 1965 in New Brighton, Pa. About two-thirds of that store was leased out, Lynn said. Through the years, however, the company has taken over its own stores for the most part and has gained an edge over competitors through sophisticated advertising and sophisticated merchandising, such as early use of com­ puterized cash registers. In 1978, the firm bought out 12 BuckeyeTempo stores in Michigan and Ohio. The Hastings store is one of three currently underway in Michigan and is a protypa store with the merchandise rearranged and a new look. Stores are also under contraction in Three Rivets and Otsego. The company will have 15 stores in Michigan after the new stores open, he said. The company purchased five acres of land that fronts on Cook Road and is bordered by the state right-of-way along M-37, M-43. The entrance to the new store will be off of Cook Road, across from Fish Hatchery Park. Lynn said that he knew of no other plans for the acreage surrounding the Big Wheel store. Last fall, Rusty Graber, real estate manager for the firm said that the store was not being built contingent upon further development of the surrounding property. In 1979, a mall had been proposed for the 40-acre site, but those plans fell through after Rutland Township challenged and won against city annexation of the property. Banner Devoted to the Interests of. Barry County Since 1856 Hastings, Michigan Price 20e Thursday, Dacamber 1,1983 Council denies tax abatements by Ken Reibel The Hastings City Council Monday declined to establish commercial redevelopment districts for two local businesses that are undergoing restoration and redevelopment work, because of a state law that says work cannot commence before the city establishes such districts. The businesses had requested property tax abatements un-’er Michigan Public Act 255, which could freeze a building’s assessed evaluation for a period of one to 12 years. Only hours before the council’s unanimous vote, the City Planning Commission set preliminary guidelines for future tax abatement requests. Council denied the abatements to WalldorfPs Furniture and RAJ Inc., which is developing the former Rapid Quick Stop Station, on the advice of City Attorney Richard Shaw. “The statute is clear,” said Shaw, "It says the (council) shall not approve an ap­ plication for an exemption certificate unless...the commencement of the restoration, replacement or construction of the facility does not occur before the establishment of the commercial redevelopment district.” Only hours before, the City Planning Commission settled on preliminary guidelines for future tax abatement requests. They include a minimum $50,000 cost for redevelopment, and a tax assessment freeze of five years. The com- Probate worker to hear teen negligent homicide case The matter of a 16-year-oki girl whom police say ran a stop sign and caused the death of another girl, has been referred to Barry County Probate Court Hastings City Police Chief Mark Steinfort said a full investigation of the Nov. 19 crash that took the life of 16-year-old Betsy Hauschild showed that Nancy Hudson, 16, Ironside Dr., ran a stop sign at the corner of E. Blair and N. Hanover, causing a collision between the Hudson and Hauschild vehicles. Steinfort forwarded the report Monday to Barry County Probate Court with a recommendation for a misdemeanor charge of negligent homocide. Probate Court Administrator Robert Nida, whiie declining to speak specifically on the Hudson case, indicated that the girl will now attend a preliminary inquiry with Nida, and her parents. Richard and Theresa Hudson. Fishers Big Wheel is gearing toward a March opening of its 43,500 sq. ft. discount department store on the west edge of Hastings, manager Steve Lynn told mem­ bers of the Hastings Kiwanis Club, yester­ day. Lynn, who is already living in Hastings and working at the chain’s store in Otsego, said that applications for employment are being taken at the Michigan Employment Security Commission (MESC) office in Hastings. He said that the store will employ about 100 people during its grand opening and then reduce the workforce to about 40 people. Of the 40, about eight will be full-time, he said, working more than 35 hours per week. "Our merchandising techniques are a lot different from K-Mart," Lynn continued. "We display our merchandise in a way that is fashionable. The decor is much cleaner •and we try to get involved in the com­ munity." ' Lynn, 26, said that he has been with the company 10 years and he believes that he is the youngest manager to be appointed. He started as a stockboy at a Fisher Dry Goods store in Altoona, Pa. and has been an assistant manager for six years. Lynn has been in Hastings for three months. He expects the store to be open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Nida said that all cases that come to Probate Court are handled the same at the inquiry, rather misdemeanor or felony. Nida said the job of the referee is to either steer the juvenile through the court system, or divert him or her from it. Nida said the referee looks at such criteria as the behavioral history of the juvenile, family life, chances of repeat offenses, and the juvenile’s attitude when he makes that decision. Nida said the referee can divert the juvenile from the court by dealing with a juvenile offense "unofficially", without the judge, or he can steer the juvenile through the courts by making a recommendation to the judge. In the latter case, the juvenile attends a hearing, and may ask for a trial before the probate judge, with or without a jury. mission will reconsider those guidelines when it meets Monday. Phil Walldorff, owner of Walldorff’s Furniture 105 E. State St., said he ap­ proached former Mayor Kenneth J. Howe in “I’m real disappointed and real shocked that the council hadn’t even heard about (the abatements) until we men­ tioned it" June about the abatement, and later Mayor William Cook, and neither man knew what to do. talked to (Howe and Cook) about it, and they said they don’t know what to do, and typically screwed around trying to figure out what to do about it, and then the city tells me I didn’t get it done on time...It’s ridiculous,” said Walldorff. “If I had to wait to get everything ap­ proved, it could be another year before I got the work started,” said Walldorff. Richard Folk, partner in RAJ Inc., calls the council’s move "A real shame." “My partner (John Reed) and I operate in eight or nine different communities, and we’ve had community fathers and lenders come forward and encourage us to apply for the tax abatement because of what we’re doing, employing people," said Folk. "I’m real disappointed and real shocked that the council hadn’t even heard about (the abatements) until we mentioned it, that they never had anybody inquire about it," said Folk. “I’m disappointed that (the council) is shortsided enough that they think of the short term gains instead of the long term gains. “We'reincreasing the tax base, employing six or seven people, and providing a nice service to the community, and I’m real sorry to hear that the council has not acted upon our request,” said Folk, who estimated that the abatement could have saved the business $1,500 a year. He said the business has spent "over $100,000" improving the old service station. Folk said his business made application to the city tor the abatement Oct. 14, "before we started work.” “The communities we’ve dealt with already have the districts established. And we were not going to hold back a project of this magnitude to wait or. the city,’* said Folk. “We've been waiting over one mc-.th (since the) ^jpllcaticn...and before that six or seven weeks for (the dty) to act upon establishing the district We had to go on with Continued on page 2 Former city engineer killed in mishap by Ken Reibel Kenneth Laberteaux, 78, longtime Hastings' city engineer, died Tuesday after his car crossed the centerline on S. Broad­ moor in Grand Rapids and struck an on­ coming vehicle. Among Laberteaux’s many ac­ complishments during his 29 years as city engineer are the development of the area along the Thornapple River into Tyden Park, the Hastings Airport, and Johnson Field. With Laberteaux at the time of the mishap was his wife. Connie. 77. She is reported to be in good condition in Grand Rapids’ Blodgett Hospital. According to a spokesman for the Kentwood Police Dept., the Laberteaux’s were nor­ thbound on the 3800 block of Broadmoor, near 44th St., at about 9:30 a.m. when Mr. Laberteaux’s vehicle began skidding and slipping in the snow and crossed the cen­ terline. colliding head on. with a southbound vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle. Deno Fotieo. 31. of Grand Rapids, suffered two broken arms and facial injuries, according to the police spokesman. He was also taken to Blodgett, where his condition is reported as fair The spokesman said that Fotieo. an at­ torney. was heading for Hastings when the mishap occurred. The spokesman also said that Mr. Laberteux’s life could have been saved if he had been wearing a seat belt Laberteaux, who grew up on a farm in Bunker Hill Township, north of Jackson, got his start in engineering in 1925, playing baseball for a construction company for which he worked. A year later, when the company folded, the company's engineers offered Laberteaux a chance to go with them as their rod man for the survey team, laberteaux. who never went to college, took them up on the offer. "1 didn’t know a level rod from anything," said Laberteaux in a 1974 interview, “But I learned fast in the field." Laberteaux next worked as a project engineer for the Michigan State Highway Dept, for 14 years, a job which took him from town to town. In 1934. he married Connie, when he was working on the road near Plainwell. Mrs. Laberteaux grew up on a farm in Bunker Hill Township, and even attended the same church as her husband, but the couple was not to meet until years later. In 1935. the couple moved to Hastings. "We had been in Hastings just a week when we started plans for the road between Hastings and Middleville. Our office then was in the Stebbins Building, across from Barth Studio and above Penny's," said Laberteaux. In 1940, Laberteaux look a job as assistant city engineer, working under Bert Sparks. When Sparks retired nine months later, Kenneth Laberteaux Laberteaux took over the head position, and stayed until his retirement in July, 1979. Among Laberteaux’s best known works is Tyden Park. In his 1974 interview, he recalled the day when Emil Tyden called Charlie Leonard, the mayor, and said “He wanted to do something for the city, and would give money to buy the land for Tyden Park...When we started the project, Tyden Park was a swampy field with a couple houses and the remains of an old factory. Tenatively, the rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m., Friday, at Wren Funeral Home and funeral mass will be conducted at St. Rose Church on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.. �T The Hostings Bonner — Thursday. December 1. 1983 — Page 2 State officials say there’s lots of money available for business CHRISTMAS KICKOFF k’nlurff m°f Chnstmas 1S to«-tious and we're looking forward to this weekend's fhe ,r m ,he f“lingS °f e00dwi" in to community as for Xri can mak’T^d rr Ce^bration ot Christmas in a downtown business .... ------ J avaiiduie IO n>«>ey various available to various grants, and to grants, loans, and bondsloans, available qualifying businesses in Barry County said «Tair°r.Sand'ne bU“’ a"« "-to State Dept, of Commerce officials at a meeting of the Joint Economic Develonmpnt -Sm^nd Hil1’ program manager for the Commission Tuesday. Small Business Division of the State Dept of Two representatives of the Dept, of Commerce, said his office could loan un to40 Commerce, and an attorney who handles S^A6^ 3 bUSineSS ’ pr°jKt “"to bonding requests for the state Economic 03M; " ,pr°8ram “geared towards Development Commission, were in town to ™™pa ••? °°klne f0r a l0n8-|crm expansion inform over 40 area businessmen of the capital, for periods of is to 25 wars a town theZ toween a town that is a bedroom community and a town that is a balanced community. The celebration will bring a spirit of unity to us and will bring together our c .P^atC gr°UPS t0 m'"gle am°"g onc “"°tor as they line State Streel on Saturday to watch the Christmas parade. rotafieroLT ‘be weeltend aCtivilies are instigated by the a T ’’|rOmOte,toir wares' to celebration is much more than that. It a ! L W0U'd haVe 10 blind no1 t0 see ,ha benefits of bringing people downtown, but it is aiso true that this weekend helps to promete feeling^ of . our plans with or without the district " David Jasperse, Hastings Planning Commission chairman, and city aiderman said the council is obligated by statute to reject setting up the redevelopment districts. ’It was not a matter of us wanting to vote no...We couldn't grant the district altar the work had started," said Jasperse Jasperse said that in the five years since PA 255 was established, there had been no requests in Hastings for the special business IT W,lh “ in ralebrali"« to opening of the Christmas season in a hT 8 TOment 10 rcflect on wbat we have here that brought us together brines vTvi^r h0Pe y°“ WiU find a sense of immunity that brings you goodwill and a hope for our future. H Local students are finalists in state math competition “It's a sad situation, and it's one in which the city, if we had applications before we might have been able to establish this district," said Jasperse. mathematical training in most professions and trades, and to identify and provide scholarships for capable mathematics students in the State of Michigan. The approximately 100 winners of the competition will be honored at the Awards Program to be held at Alma College on Saturday, Feb. 25. with half of the winners receiving college scholarships. These scholarships totaled 515.425 in last year’s competition The competition funds include contributions from the Burroughs Cor­ poration, Michigan Bell, the Kuhlman Corporation, and the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Thomas O. Maurer, math teacher, has served as the high school supervisor for Hastings students competing in the examination. Hickory Telephone Company is today filing an application with the Michigan Public Service Commision for authority to increase local service rates by some $99,888 The general rate increase request is the first since 1974. It applies to all categories of service and equipment supplied by the company. Hickory Telephone Company provides service to nearly 1,100 residence and small business customers in a 26 square miie ex­ change area surrounding the village of Hickory Comers. In its application, the company suggested local service access line rates should be raised from the present $12.50 level to $16.40. Business rates should be increased to $30 40 from their present $21.40 level. According to General Manager Robert A. Wilder, the company’s application for irn creased rates was brought on by a number of factors. “The primary cause in this case is the cumulative effects of inflation during the past nine years which have substantially increased the company’s cost of providing and maintaining service." percent increase in the cost of living since the company’s 1974 rate request "The company presently provides high quahty telephone service to its customers." Wilder said “A timely increase in rates at this time will enable the company to continue its fine record into the future.” to the Editor. Benders “recall opinion” Other considerations in the company's condemned application include new operating procedure requirements by the Federal Com-’ ?To the Editor: munications Commission and the nation’s,r Rep. Robert Bender calls the recall of Sen rapidly changing electronic technology. Mastin “an abuse of recall’’. I call the tax "New developments in technology are> “an abuse of taxation’’. Your representative introducing innovative service options and' said he voted “no" as much to the process as opportunities for telephone users,” Wilder because of the tax increase. I say “Look said. "It is important for the company to be' Out.” prepared to meet its customer’s future' I wouldn’t call the 38 percent tax increase communications needs." some small, one-vote matter. The last people TWO HASTINGS WOMEN AND A to realize that are the ones who live off the KALAMAZOO WOMAN received minor Another . .. element , of• .the ---------company's *—j *• *«*« rate public. Taxes are their livelihood. injuries Friday evening when their vehicle aPPucatlon relates to its financial health, You can watch for your lawmakers to “The company went off McGlynn Road and struck a tree. n” cannot operate at a loss and change the recall procedure. That is a sure The driver, Melissa Mae Armour, 20 of at the same time maintain service quality,” bet. Will Rep. Bednder lead the way? 4777 Barber Rd., Hastings, told the’in­ Wilder said. “The proposed rate increase, if Recall is the only leverage we have and vestigating officer that her infant daughter approved, will result in a return of 13.5 should never be changed. began sounding as if she was choking. The percent on the company’s level of equity investment. This return, sometimes called waJnan said she leaned over to check the Donald W. Johnson child and at that point went off the roadway profit, is similar to that approved for many Middleville. telephone utilities in recent rate and collided with a tree. proceedings," he said. and P^^ers, Joan Edwards, Impressed by Hastings 19, of Kalamazoo, and Stacy Smith, 15, of ► Thc manager noted the net effect on Hastings, received the injuries. The infant customer rates as proposed by the company To the editor: was not hurt is 31 percent for residence subscribers and 42 It was our pleasure to stay in vour city this percent for businesses. This percentage past week. Wewould like to say that we were increase fal’" far behind the more than 200 very impressed with Hastings and the friendliness of the people there. Everyone seems to take an interest in their homes and businesses — that's what a city is all about. Mr. and Mrs. L. Barnes Stow, Ohio Traffic accidents injure seven AN OVERTURNED VEHICLE on McKeown Rd. near McGlynn Rd. resulted in injuries to four persons on Munday. Hurt in the accident were Charles D Street, 39, of 2888 E. Sager Rd., Hastings, Diane M. Street, 31, of the same address, Randy Plank, 14, also of the same address and Roy Street, 35, of Battle Creek. They were taken to Pennock Hospital by the Hastings Ambulance where they were treated and released. The accident report showed that the vehicle went off the right hand side of the road, causing it to lose control. It then went across the road and rolled over Wayland residents speak out on nuclear war consequences ec'emly ” Xe’^LS . -----met recently to encourage others to become better informed about the consequences of TO iiar and What iS be“8 dane ‘O The meeting, and the formation of an ad hoc committee, followed the Nov 20 program on ABC. “The Day After" a fielionahzed account of a nuclear attack on the United States. Speakers at the meeting, held Nov. 21, included Stephen Monsma, former state senator; Sister Jackie Hudson, representing both the National Assembly of Religious Women and Network, a Catholic lobbying organization; Tim Pieri, from Parenting for Peace and Justice; Phil Young, from Educators for Social Responsibility; Frank Girard, from the Socialist Labor Party; Dr. Jrhn Rogers, from Physicians for Social Responsibility and The Union of Concerned Scientists, and the Rev. Chuck Kutz-Marks from Impact, described as a Wayland group Hastings t _ ---------- ------ vii uiaj ui today s issues and concerns.’’ Father Fischer of St. Therese moderated the program. Monsma told the group "The most difficult problem we face today is the nuclear threat," and that the showing of the ‘The Day After’ made 100 million people in this county more aware of the situation we face. “The worst reaction is doing nothing." he emphasized, and went on to say that people need to “take their heads out of the sand, inform themselves and become involved in the political process.” Other speakers echoed his theme that people need to become informed and then involved in whatever ways they think best in the political process. That individual efforts make a difference was a repeated theme. Dr. Rogers donated certificates to the high school and public libraries for a recently published book entitled “The Soviet Union Today. ' "The fact that the Russians arc no BHIiriCTj S«nd form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS 071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No 47 — Thursday, December 1. 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County; $12 per year in adjoining counties; and $13.50 per year elsewhere. I to Until this fall. The act is scneduled to expire Dec 31 hr.r »i ■ officials say they feel fe w 1 ,pla™"8 extend it J the le«“>“ture will Hickory Telephone applies for rate increase other and share a spirit of goodwill and unity that cannot be found elsewhere Three Hastings students finished in the top five percent on Part I of the 27th Annual Michigan Mathematics Prize Competition . and are among approximately 1,000 Michigan students to compete in the final examination on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Hastings math students who qualified for the second test were: Stephen Sweetland, 10th grader, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sweetland of 2635 Quakezik Dr., Hastings; Andy Moskalik, 11th grader, son of Mr. e.id Mrs. James Moskalik of 4186 E. Center Rd., Hastings; and Nick Postula, 12th grader, son of Mr. James Postula of 2685 Strickland Ba»He Creek. This competition is sponsored by the Michgian Section of the __ Mathematical Association of America and is designed to foster a wider interest in mathematics, to focus attention on the necessity for ■ | I I I Tax abatements...continued from page 1 goodw.il among the people of our town that cany through into the new year Friday evemng s Chnstmas Open House is being held, not so much as a sales event, but as a chance for the people of the town to meet and talk with the mer chants they do business with throughout the year. The "Super Sa— toa'IL d“A”, ” a"n“a"y 10 giVe tbC Pe°ple of tbis area toir own parade XTh P?1“ l0|'70gn'ZP tot we have a vibrant, thriving community. ThHugh politically, socially and economically, we have differences throughout the year with our friends and neighbors, the spirit of this season lets us set aside ose differences. At Christmas, we can look around us and see the benefits we all gain from living in a small town. In Hastings, Michigan, we car. stand aloof from the problems of Detroit, or Lansing or Washington, D.C., because we are an entity unto am,selves. We are a smali groip of peopie who gather strength from £ch ........ ......... ............. Hill said the program is best suited to the business tnat has been around for at least three years “and has a track record He Jehide" a 'SeC°nd m°r,gage fto"4 ™re anxious to be destroyed th more anxious to be destroyed than we are is a basis for hope," he said. Phil Young said that nuclear weapons define our reality and pointed out that large numbers of students are affected by knowledge of the nuclear threat, and must understand the nuclear reality in order to deal with it. He then spoke about the efforts of his group to include nuclear policies in school curricula. Reverend Kutz-Marks told the group that even in the face of overwhelming problems or situations, hope can be nourished by ac­ tion. Although turnout for the meeting was light with only about thiry people in attendence, it was labeled a good response by sister Jackie Hudson who often addresses such meetings “Peace is not an issue," she commented. Committee members said they were pleased with the caliber of the program and concluded that their efforts wet e well spent. A videotape of the program is available for future use. Write us a letter! 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Harold Hill, a manager for the Small Business Division of the state's Dept, of Commerce, spoke of state and federal business loons Tuesday to a luncheon gathering of the Join Economic Develop­ ment Commission. “T>pes of companies we've been suc­ cessful in placing deals with are tool and die snops, plumbing contractors...basically manufacturing companies." said Hill Basically, if you’re in the manufacturing type of business, or one related, and you want to put up a building, and buy some new eqUJP^nl’,his may the vehic,e f°r you," said Hill. Hill said many banks aren’t looking at long term financing, which SBA 50303 provides The most you’ll be able to get out of the bank is 10 years." He said interest rates for SBA 50303 are tied to long term treasury bill rates "If you re approved for a loan under the 503 prtoam ■ the interest rate is effectively fixed a‘,to J‘me Of d0sing’ TIk debentures are w 1 Whl5" we get our money, on the first Wednesday of every month." He said the Hill said his office is mandated by law not loan more than 40 percent of the project cost under SBA 50303 ’ J .dob" Cz"neki’ of the Community Djvlsion * Officc of c<>m munity Development of the Dept, of Com­ merce, said that under the Urban Development and Action Grant (UDAGi businesses that are located in eligible communities could receive expansion capital from the feds. In Barry County, said Czarneki. there are that ellg,ble to T???i, Car„On Township, Prairieville Township, Hastings, Nashville and woodland. Czarneki called UDAG “flexible", and told ,l?“ne^r? ““I both the interest rates and °f to lam are negotiable, and can even be deferred the first year. ftoam, said Czarneki, is Michigan s Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program “Wehave taken federal dollars...about 830 million a year, and do with them almost what we please,” he said. The key to the program, he said, is creating jobs, and retaining jobs. Czarneki said the federal government will fmance, qualifying projects three or four to one... That is, for every four or five dollars you put into a program, they will kick in one. Louise Rankin, an attorney who handles bond requests fa- the states Economic Development Commission, spoke on how to sell industrial revenue bonds Bank Presidents Robert Sherwood, of the palJ?to ?aJk „of "“Slings, and Robert of to Hastings City Bank, closed ^nc^eon filing businessmen what they look for in granting business loans. PUBLIC OPINION Are you spending more this Christmas? •orb Rousch Indian Princess Program lauded To the Editor: You’ve probably noticed an avalanche of these "Y-Indian Guides" and “Y-Indian Princess’ letters recently and thought "What’s going on with these people?’’. Glad you asked. I can talk about the “Y-Indian Princess’ program because I’ve been involved. For the last two years, going to these “Pow-Wows" every other Wednesday evening, has meant getting to know my girls (personally, by three oldest daughters) and learning just tom witcox Bev Daniels how fathers and daughters are supposed to act. The meetings are slightly ritualistic at the beginning (there is an underlying feeling • QUESTION • of religion) but not so as to cramp anyone's With the economy reportedly on the up­ individual style. swing, more people are finding they have --------------- -___ -rparticipants, — We state the definitions of the more money to spend on Christmas shopping -.»rTO; -- ----------—the goal J the functi°ns of— the programs, and of this year than last. Will you be spending ................... the program. •In all, I think the program will more this Christmas? do a great deal to help develop my daughter’s citizenship. Barb Rousch. Hastings: “Probably not There s a couple of i easons why I’m taking anymore (money). I’m still a little cautious. the time to write you today. First, Dave I think most people are still cautious even Storms asked me to write (that’s not the through reports say things are picking up." most important reason, but it's a good one;. Second, you may notice a “recruitment” Floyd Burkey. Hastings: “I’ll probably overtone in these letters, and, yes. you're spend less. (The economy) shows im­ right ... we need new people to help us keep provement, but it isn’t right yet." Floyd said this wonderful program going. Chief he’s retired, and “living on what I made in Thundercloud (Storms' Indian name .. and the past." we all must have one) informs me the Hopi Tribe is the only Princess tribe in existence Linda Cheeseman. Hastings: “Not us. We can’t this year." She said she and her this year and. if we don't get more braves husband are trying to save all they can to and princesses to carry on, the program dies. help send their son. Don, to Europe this So, if you have a daughter <or son) of kin­ summer with the Blue Lake Fine Arts Band. dergarten. first-grade or second-grade age. “We make a lot of handmade things for we invite you to get involved and get to know Christmas presents." she added. your child a little better. Any questions’’ Call Dave Storms or I Jill Booher. Vermontville: “Our situation anytime you want, and we can talk. is the same as last year. (The economy) • And may the Great Spirit of All Great seems to be picking up. You see more people Spirits be with us all. until we meet again. shopping, more people carrying packages Michael Smith than a year ago." Lindo Chaesaman Steve Youngs Harwood Piller Tom Wilcox, Yale: Tom, a former Wayland resident, said he was doing his Christmas shopping in Hastings "to get away from the crowds in Grand Rapids." He said he will be spending about the same this year as last for gifts. "The economy seems to be picking up this year...the major stores are packed," said Tom. Bev Daniels, Vermontville: “I’m not spending any more (than last year). I'll spend the same on the grandchildren unless prices have gone up. Just because the economy is better off doesn’t mean you should be extravagant." Steve Youngs, Hastings: “I always spend too much money. We always plan on spen­ ding less but we wind-up spending more every year. Things are nice at our house and we like to celebrate Christmas." Harwood Pillar. Dowling: “Ohyes, 15 to20 percent more," said Harwood. ‘‘The economy in general is only going up five percent or so, but Christmas spending will be up more, because most people held back last year, and want to make up for it this year Last year it was pessimism, but this year it’s optimism." �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. December 1. 1983. Page 3 Hastings council approves new burning ordinance hv Ken W.-*n Reibel by The Hastings City Council Monday night unanimously approved a new city ordinance that regulates the burning of refuse and other combustible material within the citv limits. Ordinance 181 regulates the burning of “paper, paper boxes, combustibles, gar­ bage. wooden boxes or other inflammable material within the City of Hastings." County planners say ‘honey house’ not a farm The Barry County Planning Commission ruled 5-1 Monday night that a pole building used for the processing and bottling ol honey is not a farming operation, and cannot be constructed for that use on agriculturallyzoned land without a zoning variance. The next step for Gary Veale, a Lake Odessa beekeeper, is to apply to the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals for a zoning variance which would allow him to operate his “honey house" on a I’^-acre parcel he recently bought on Martin Rd., in Woodland Township. The Barry County Planning, Zoning and Building office approved Veale’s building permit for a pole building in October, then later revoked the permit when officials learned of Veale’s exact plans for the building. Winifred Keller, Planning, Building and Zoning director, wrote Veale that she would "have to consider the pole building as a commercial building and the site com­ mercial.” “(Veale’s) operation seemed to be more processing and delivering a product to a consumer rather than raising the product,” said Kevin Woods, chairman of the Barry County Planning Commission. "The way our ordinance reads, if he had an apiary (a place where beehives are kept) there, then his primary purpose would be the raising of Lie bees, and not the processing of the honey," said Woods. However, Woods said if Veale were to process more honey than those hives produced, then the "honey house” may not be considered agricultural. “If he kept two hives there, and processed a whole lot more honey than those hives produced, then the primary purpose would be to process honey, and not raising bees," said Woods. Woods said the planning commission did not “deal with ‘what if he did something else'. We had to say ‘This is what he asked for, and this is what he proposed to do.’" “Our purpose last night was to prove that beekeeping is an agricultural entity, and that a honey house is an integral part of beekeeping," said Ve“ie. "Because of that, a honey house is an agricultural use of land, and the land is zoned agricultural despite the presence of new homes." Veale explained that no serious beekeeper keeps all of his bees in one location. “It would be asinine to keep all your bees together. It just isn’t done.” Veale says that in Michigan, you cannot have more than 20 or 30 hives in any one location — "There would be too much competition for nectar and pollen, and the bees would dwindle away and die." Veale said he currently owns and manages 50 hives, which he keeps at three locations. "Processing is a necessary part of raising honeybees," said Veale. Keller, of planning, zoning, building, said the Zoning Board of Appeals ordinarily meets monthly, and is scheduled for a Dec. 20 meeting, but “doesn’t like to meet in December," because it is difficult to get a quorum during the holiday season. Council members pointed out that residents may still bum leaves and brush, as long as they are burned in any "regularly used driveway or garden space." The or­ dinance also provides that no burning take place after 9 p.m. Violation of the ordinance could result in a fine of not more than $100, and-or up to 90 days in jail. City Attorney Richard Shaw said he receives many calls from citizens during the summer months who complain of neighbors with burning barrels. "It’s not always a case of somebody burning garbage; that always brings an irate call. Sometimes it’s just the burning of cardboard boxes," said Shaw. He pointed out that the city makes available a trash pickup service, and that residents may haul trash to the dump themselves. "When you live in the city, you give up certain things, and I suppose one of them is burning things in your backyard,” said Shaw. Mary Lou Gray, fourth ward aiderman. said the city should make sure there is enough room in the Hastings Sanitary Ser­ vice landfill, located on N. Broadway, to accomodate an increase in refuse, adding "I think we should know what the life ex­ pectancy of the dump is." In other council business: Council ratified a contract with the 14 members of the Hastings City Police Dept., which calls for a 164 percent wage increase over a three year period. Under the terms of the contract, members will receive 5 percent more pay effective July 1, 1983, 5‘s percent July 1, 1984, and 6 percent more starting July 1, 1985. Attorney Shaw said officers’ benefits will remain the same, but that the term life in­ surance will increase from $17,500 to $25,000 in the secund year of the contract. City officers, who are members of the Teamsters Union, also chose to improve retirement benefits, "but at their own cost," said Shaw. Sanders said the district’s proportion report from recent Michigan Assessment Tests scored fourth grade tests in math at 75.2 percent and reading at 79.2 percent; seventh grade at 50.0 percent in math and 78.9 percent in reading; 10th grade at 63.8 percent in math and 72.4 percent in reading. "We’re not satisfied with even the best of our results, although when looked at in its broad sense we’re being very consistent but we would like to see improvement in both reading and mathematics and we're going to work on that.” He also noted that the entire range of skills and concepts that the district considers important for students are not covered in this assessment test. "We should use this data but it should only be one of many sources of information that we have to evaluate our program and we intend to do that." In other business, the board: —Sold a 1975 school bus to the highest of three bidders. The board accepted the bid of $1,265 from the Baptist Church of Mid­ dleville. —Heard a report that an inservice program will be held on "teacher evaluation" for the district's middle management (principals, assistant prin­ cipals, and supervisors). Other schools in the area have been invited to participate in the four half-day sessions. The program will start Dec. 6 and be conducted by Dr. Robert Brinkerhoff, associate professor of educational leadership of the Evaluation Center at Western Michigan University. —Set Dec. 14 as the date to begin negotiations with the district’s 14 cafeteria workers. The board president will be ap­ pointing representatives to make up the board’s negotiating team. A presentation will be made to honor Richard Hartman, a former board member, for his many contributions to the school’s athletic program at the Dec. 2 Basketball game. VETERINARIANS Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you’d like to discuss our unique program. O.E.S. 366 HICKORY CORNERS The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce wants you to... 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Because our Christ­ mas Club pays a full 5’4 % interest, compounded con­ tinuously. Just choose how much you want to deposit, from $1. to $20. each week. Now’s the time to join our Christmas Club. So when next year rolls around, you'll be feeling very merry. Ufaztinip (£iiv ffitmk Offices in Hastings and Middleville 1 fe for some time," said Steinfort. "Recently, it’s been getting to the point of being frustrating." He said his department has been getting numerous complaints and telephone leads of drug dealing in town, and sale of alcohol to minors, and that those complaints are best handled by a detective. "You can’t have an officer sit all day in Tyden Park, waiting for a drug deal to go down, said Steinfort. “Patrolman have calls to answer. It takes a detective." Steinfort said the detective is also needed to handle investigations "with a time frame involved, such as when a case is coming io court." In addition to investigative work, the detective would also give talks on drug abuse and other topics to local schools. Steinfort said that past budget cuts have put a strain on his department, which is why he made the detective request to the council. "In other departments, yuu can handle a cutback by cutting out certain services. You can’t do that in police work, because there’s always the same services that have to be performed," said Steinfort. South Jefferson 8tmbt News Fun Weekend The Holiday season swings into gear this week with the Holiday Weekend Celebration in Hastings. This Saturday, December 3rd is the Annual Hastings Christmas Parade at 1:00 p.m. This year’s theme is JOY OF ‘THE CHRISTMAS’ and the parade promises to be better than ever. Join us downtown this Saturday and watch Santa arrive. Another event this Saturday is the annual Holiday Ball. This dance is the big date on the Hastings Social Calendar and anyone in our com­ munity may attend. Tickets are $15.00 a couple and proceeds are used to buy and maintain the downtown Christmas decorations. This is always a fine event and we know you will have a great time if you join us at the Holiday Ball. Holiday Open House Masonic Temple Bazaar at ioa.m. Salad Luncheon 12 to 1:30 ... *1.50 Chicken Dinner 5 to 7 p.m...Adults *4°° Children 5-12*2” Council referred to the council's finance committee a request from City Police Chief Mark Steinfort to reinstate the department's detective position. According to Steinfort, the department has been without a detective since July 1, 1982, when city budget cuts forced the layoff of Officer Dana Steidle from that job. Steinfort said that if Steidle, who is currently performing the duties of patrolman, moves up to the detective position, if would increase his salary about $500 per year. However, if the position is reinstated, Steinfort said it would nec­ essitate the addition of an extra patrolman. Starting annual pay for patrolman is currently about $15,000, said Steinfort. “We’ve been in a bad need of a detective Friends of the Hastings Public Library present a bus trip to see Delton takes steps to improve student skills Steps aimed to help benefit students’ skills by improving their scores on the Michigan Educational Assessment Tests were outlined by Delton-Kellogg Schools Superintendent Dr. John Sanders at Monday’s board g( education meeting. The statewide testing program is designed to measure minimum performance in specified areas of reading and mathematics. Speaking of the district’s overall test proportions, Sanders said, "I personally feel that our district is doing consistant work in that area, but we want to improve.” He said he told the board some of the steps that would be taken in an attempt to improve students’ scores, including comparing an item analysis of each of the concepts in the tests with the district's curriculum. Over the next few weeks, principals and teachers will be working on that to determine “just what we do as far as time on task, methodology, and presentation of materials so that we can fix those areas where our students are having the greatest difficulty." Sanders said the district will be working on the development of a remediation program so teachers can look at the progress of each student and the areas of need that the test has shown and work to improve those areas. A review also will be made of student population stability, local test sites, and how teachers prepare students to take the test in regard to students mental attitudes. He noted that in some areas, the tests indicate that students are achieving ob­ jectives very well. In other areas, such as fractions and decimals, there is a need for improvement. With fractions and decimals, he said, “That seems to be a universal concern — we’re no different in that area. “We’re shooting for an 80-percent ac­ complishment for the future for all of our students in all of the concepts. The state accepts 72-percent," he said. The proportion report gives the district an average per­ centage from results from all of its students. “This contract is different from the con­ tracts with the city crews and the fire department.” said Shaw, "in that they both insisted on a one-year contract. The police were agreeable to going with a three-year contract. I think it’s a good contract, it doesn’t increase our benefit package, and it gives us three years of labor peace.” Member FDIC We are having a Christmas Open House in downtown Hastings this week. Most of your South Jefferson Street merchants invite you to visit our stores from 6 until 9 p.m. this Friday evening. You are wel­ come to stop in to browse and chat, and you may even shop if you wish. We especially invite you to Bosley's. Christmas Open House this Friday The first 100 ladies will receive a free carnation, other goodies will be given away and we will have a drawing for five $10.00 gift certificates at 8:30. Stop in and visit with us. Bosley's Our annual 99‘ Christmas sale is this week at Bosley's. We also have some fragrance specials for men and women advertised in this Reminder. Bosley’s has a large number of famous name fragrances in our store, many at special discounts. We also invite you to shop our Timex watches and Prince Gardner products, both at 20% off this week. Our Card Dept, is displaying our largest ever assortment of American Greetings Christmas cards for those Special people you want to remember. We urge you to shop early for the best selection. Park Free behind our store and visit us this Holiday Season. OSLEY r^K FREE PHARmACY' SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS — 945-3429 behind Bosley's �The Hastings Banner—Thursday, December 1, 1983. Page 4 ‘Christmas Past’ coming to Charlton Park during December ATTEND SERVICES-^ Hastings Area GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover. Hastings Leonard Dacia. Pastor Ph JM52256 or 9459429 Sunday Sunday School 9 45am. Worship Ham. Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Worship 6pm. Fellowship and Coffre 7 15 p m Nursery for all services Wednesday CYC 6 45 pm . prayer and Bible study 7 pm. WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2500 W State Rd (Old Algonquin School) Pastor Jeff Arnett, phone home. 9452792, church 9452549 Sunday: Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worahip 10 45 a m., evening aer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 9458004 Kenneth W Gamer. Pastor Sunday Ser ncea S-ndey School 9:45 am. Morning Worahip 1100 in Evening Worahip 6 p m Wedneaday Family Night Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7.00 pm. Sacred Sounds BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 aa; Worship Service 11 a m.. Prayer Service Thursday 7 p m. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTERDAY SAINTS Meeting st 602 E Bond Sunday Sacrament meeting 9 00 a m.; Sunday School 1000 a m. Branch Puaidacl David McMonigle Phono 1 698-9849 or 945-4154 NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH CORNER OF Woodaebool and Wing Rda Pastor Mark Wade. 5519 Buehler Rd. Phone 765-8287. Sunday School 10 a.m. provided for all errvice* EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Wayne Smith. Rector Services: Sunday Max* and Church School 10 a_m. HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall St. Halting, Rev Marvin Sidunlller. Phone 9455197. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St, Michael Anton. Pastor Ph 945WI4 Sunday. Nov 27-8 45 Church School (all agra; Monday. Nov. 28 - 700 Bethel Class. Wedneaday. Nov 30 • 6 00 Advent Supper 7 00 Vespers ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH me Jefferson Fath-r L-.n .r day Ma» 4.30 p m. Sunday Ma-~ • n a 4:30 p m WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METH.ODIST. 3185 N Broadway R<-v fund....... Heffelfinger. Pastor Ph M>7 3961 Church Schoo! 9.30. Worahip S»-rvi<fl am Smior .MYF 7 pm. ThurwLiv v.ening «art- >n< FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1W0 N Broadway Rev David D Gam-tt. Phone 948-2229 Parsonage. 9453195 Church Where a I hnstian experience raak>i> you a a.m Worahip Service. 7pm Fellowship Worahip. 7pm Wednesday Prayer on McCann Rd in Irving Sunday Morning Prayer al 10.30 Holy Communion at 11 00 TheRt. Rev William (> Lewi, Rector HARVEST CHURCH on M-43 five mile, south of Harting* Paator Lurry Sdverman. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green St. Ha.tingx, Ml 49068 Ph (616) 9459574 Minister - Dr Myron K William, Sunday, Dec 4 - 9 30 a m Church School - classes for everyone. 10 34) a m Coffee Fellcwahip. 10 30 a m Radio Broadcast. WBCH. 11 00 a m Worahip Service. 'Hope for the Beat* laaiah 11:1-10, Roman, 16-4-13. Matthew 3 1-12; 6 00 pm affir­ mation Claaa. 6 00 p m Youth FellowCups. Monday. Dec. 5 - 7 00 p m Soouta. Tuesday. Dec. 6 ■ 9 30 a. m The Challenge of Being a ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CHURCH. 2625 Airport Rd Dick Taggart. Pastor Church phone 948 •M82 Sunday School 9 45 a m , Worship 1! a.m . Junior Church 11 a m . Evening Worahip 7pm. Nursery for all services FAITH BAPTLST CHURCH 503 Ex.t Grand St Mark J Highman. Pa»tnr Ph 945282H Sunday School. 10 a m moming worahip and ehikiren'a church. 11 a.m . youth meeting,. 5pm. evening worahip, 6 pm. Thunday prayer mietmg 7 pm. Thuraday t«-n ciaue, and Primary Ad ven- 300 pm Cubn Den; 630 Family Night We welcome all' FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Has­ tings. MI Willard H Curtis. Minister. Eileen Higbee. Dir. Christian Ed Sunday. Dec. 4 ■ Morning Worship 9.30 and 11:00. Nursery provided Broadcast of 930 service over WBCH-AM and FM 9 30 Coffee Hour in church dimng room 10 30 Children* Choir practice 10.30 Christmas HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road Pastor J T Crawmer Phone 945-2285 Sunday School 545 a m ; Worahip 11:00 a m.; Evening Service 7 p.m . Wednesday Praise Gathering 7pm HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. pastor, phone 945-4995 Robert Fuller, choir director Sunday schedule 9.30 Fellow ship and coffer. 9:55 Sunday School. 11:00 Morning Worship, 6:00 p.m. Evening Wor­ ahip; 7:00 p.m. Youth Meeting Nursery for praise, ai.d aorahipi at 7 pm . Thunday night (teaching arrvire) it 7 pm Sunday RepnwenUUve No.-ninaUng Cvraui.ittee will meet. Monday • 6 30 Circle 6 and 7. a m morning wnnJup. 6 p m evening wor­ ship. “Word, of Truth' radio lirnirdcavl daily at 2 p m on WDFP I’M (95 3) aho on WMAX-AM <14 84o si .3 L‘> p.m day 7 00 Kirk Choir practice Wednesday • 9:15 Circle 2. in the church lounge Potluck p m Wednesday Circle 1. •• the home of Margaret Bnttcher 12 30 Circles 3 and 4. potluck luncheon in the church dining room 6:00 Circle 5. potluck supper al the home of Marilyn Carter 7:00 Chancel Choir practice. Thurs­ day ■ 6:00 Christmas Play practice in the REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS. S Jefferson at Walnut Kenneth Colburn Pastor Home 6958567 Sunday School 10 am .Worship 11 am HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Boltwoixl and Eaxt State Road. 945-9121. Rev Donald L Brail. Pastor Sunday School 10 00 « m Worahip Ser- Prayer Meeting 7 00 p m Wednew lay VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Gospel) |7|5 Carlton Center Rd Sunday morning arrvire. prime and hymn*. 10.30 a.m.; Evening amvim. evangriutic. 7.30 pm.. Sunday Youth Meeting 6 00 pm. Wednesday Bible Study am! Prayer Meet­ ing at 7:30 pm quimby United methodist Paator Sunday Church Shoo! Hi,.«> a m., Worahip Service 11 3<i a m United Meth- HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHUR* II 102 E Woodlawn Avr Mmi*ter So;<t Doria. Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m FeUovrahip 10.30 to 11:00 am Bilik School II 00 am to 12:00 noon Wedn«-*day Bible Study and Fellowahip 730 to 8.80 p m Phone M 5-2076 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 North Michigan Minister Stew Davu 2nd place teams play-off 8 00 Church Saturday 9 00 ■ 12 Ou Chnatmaa Play drees PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETH­ REN IN CHRIST. M-50 at Bell Rd Rev Don Palmer. 10 a m. Worship Service. 11 a m Sunday School, 6 30 Evening Service. 7:30 Wednesday Prayer Service HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd Russell A. Sarver. Pastor ITione 945-9224 Worship service 10 "10 ages Tuesday. rotlage Prayer Meeting. 7:00 pan. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway Rev James Hilgendorf. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11-00 a.m Morning Worahip Service. 6 (kJ pm Evening Service Wednesday 7 00 p.m. Services for Adults. Trena and Children HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENT1ST. 904 Terry Lxnc Pbooe 9458884 Set urdiy irrvKM. Sabbath School 9 30 a m . Worahip 1! a m.. Tueaday ■ Bible Study and Prayar MreUag 7:30 p m Nashville Area Lake Odessa Middleville Area Woodland Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 Ful- GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Vreder Road. 1 Mile south of M-60 brtwr- n Darby and Nadi Rond. Past-ir Bill Stevens Funne 693 2315. 10 a m Sunday School. 11 a m Morning Worahip. 7 p.m Sunday evening worahip. 740 p m Wednesday Prayer Service BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL 10 a m Morning Services; 11:15 Sunday School KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN, comer of Barnum Rd and M-66 Woodland Pastor George Spew* Phone 367-2741. 9:45 MIDDIJiVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORM­ ED. 708 W Main Street. Worahip 10 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m . Evening Wor­ ahip 6 pm. neaday each month; Adult C.E, 2nd Satur­ day each month. 8 p.m. Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 a m . Morning Worahip 11 a.m.; Evening Services. Youth 6 p.m ; Evening Worship 7 p.m.. W-dnesday mid week prayer 7 p m.; Wednesday caravan program 7 p.m. HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH. Hwy M«6 10 mi. S of Naahtnlla Robert Sunday School. 10.45 a m. Worahip Service. 6pm Young People Meeting; 7 00 pm Evening Service; Wedneaday 740 p m. Bible Study and Prayer Hour Free rounw-1 3806 or 9631713 OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Lacey. Father Ray Allen Phon* 623-2490 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Coffae F^Mdp 1040 a.m; Umtad MaQtodist Woman let Wedneaday each month. ST CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. aion of St Roae Catholic Church. Haalmgi Saturday Mas* 6 30 p.m Sunday Maas 930 am. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of NaaiwiUe. Phone 652-B719 Corner Wash ington and Slate. Leonard F Putnam. PanWorship-. 10 45 am Fellowship. 11 a.m. Bible Hour - all ages. 1st Wednesday 7.30 p m ewch month. United Methodist Women •nUNITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Wash ingt-Mi. Nashville Rev J G Boomer Sun­ day School 9;45 am.; Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6 00 p.m . Bible Prayer. Wednesday 7 00 p.m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillips St Pastor Lester DeGroot. 852Rr-coe 852 9808 Sundxy Service Sunday School 9:45. Sunday Worahip 11 a m . Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m ; Wednexday night Bible Study 7 pm. Bua Ministry - Call Don Roacoe 852-9228 MAP1J-: GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. Ckverdale Rd . 5 milra south of Nashville. S mile ml of M 66 Pastor Marvin Potter Phone 5'i2-0N61 Sunday Services. Sunday ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH. tritor. 374-8274 or 374 7405 Saturday Maae 5.30 pm.. Sunday Miw* Kami 10 WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN. iu.t rr u nit *i < * < .■ Wonhip aervK. ■< in .i tn ... <. <. . 10 45a m ; Youth I>-lJuK«hi|> Wr-<ln>-«L> . p.m.. Bible Study and Prayer Servin Wednesday 7 p.m CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner of 1st and 2nd Ave.. Lake Odessa Pat-tor George Speas Phone 374-8756 Sunday Morning Worship Service IHllin. Sunday School • 10 00 am. Evening Srm - 7 30 p m Wednradav Evening Prayer Meeting 7.30 p.m LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST. Hwy. M-AO. ‘x mile W. of M4Wi. Lake Odraaa Rev. James Hulett. Paator. Worahip 8.30 and 11am.; Evening Service at 740 pm CENTRAL UNITED METHODLST. 912 Fourth Ave. Rev Stephen Keller Ph 3748861 Sunday schedule changed Oct 2nd The new schedule will hr: 9.3O-1O 15 am Sunday School. 10.30-11 30 a m Worahip. 11:30am Coffee Hour MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M-37. just north of Mid dlevillr 7959728 Rev Wesley Smith. Pastor Mark J. Highman. Paator of Youth and Education Sunday School 9.45 a.m.; Morning Worahip 11 a.m.; Evening Service Cpm. NEW LIFE TABERNAC1X. 201 KumvII St Rev Gary Finkbeinrr Phone 7957429 Sunday Worahip Service 10 a.m. and 7 p.m . Wednesday Bible Study 7.30 p m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 al Parmelee Road. Middleville. Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor. Phone h 11-1585. Rev Charles Duombos. Assistant Pastor Phone 7953466 First Service 9 a.m.; Church School Evening Celebration 6 p m ST AUGUSTINE MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennia Boylan. Pastor Phone 7922889 Sunday Mau 11 am Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUNG AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev. Lynn Wagner officiat­ ing Phone 7584149. Country Chapel wordi p 10:15 a m.; Sunday School 9 am.; Ban­ field worship 11.301 m. LAKEWOOD BAITIST. P«*tor Dory) KauKman. 367-4555 A< ru» from the high •rbool. 7WO Velte Ito . M-50 Sunday School 10.00 ■ ni . Worahip Servin- 11:00 am Evening Service 6 30 pm; Wednredny Prayer .Mn-tmg 7 :«Op m CHRISTIAN REFORMED 620 Sinh Aw CoKra- Hour. 9:45 n.m Sundov School; 11 •■m. Worahip Srrvn-r CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 787 Fourth Ave Rev Randall Kohl*. Ph 1748753 Worship Hour 9 30 a m . Fellowship Hour 10-40 a m . Church School 11am FIRST BAPTLST CHURCH OF ORANGE­ VILLE. 6921 Marah Rd . 2 mile* south of Gun Lake Rev Dan Bowman. Pastor Larry Tungate. Sunday School Supt Sunday School 9 45 a.m.. Church Service* p m Adult Prxvrr and Bible Study Bu> mim*try wrrkly with Ron Moore Call 6645113 for pickup meeting 7 30 p m Wedneaday The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXAU PHARMACY CofnplMto Proscription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hastings ond Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your Lila. Homo. Business and Car EW. BUSS COMPANY WOODGROVE PARISH. Coats Grove. Rev. Pamela Owens, Pastor Phone 3674137 Sunday church school 9.30 a.m.. Worahip service 10:45 a m . choir 6 p.m.. youth fellowship 7:30 p.m. Holy Commun­ ion first Sunday of each month Women's Fellowship first Thursday of each month at WOODLAND UNITED METHODfcfT CHURCH. Rev Cowtanc* H< Kellinger. Phone 367 3961. 9:15 a.m. Worahip Ser­ vice; 10.30 a m Sunday School; 7:30 p m Wednraday UMYF Welrwne FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Wood land Rd , Lake Odeaae Paator Richard Sew phone 374-8038 Sunday - Mortung Worahip 10.00 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; evening service 7:00 p m Wedneaday - Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Velte Rd . Woodland Timothy Rothfusa. Pastor Sun­ day school every Sunday at 9:15, Sunday worship 1030 Coffee fellowship following Sunday worahip on 2nd and 4 th Sundays each month Lutheran Brotherhood meet, 1st Sunday. 7.30 p.m. Luther League meets 2nd Sunday. 6:30 p.m. STONEY POINT1 FREE METHODIST CHURCH, William Blakeslee, pastor Ph. 367-7191. Sunday School at 10:00 a m.. Delton Area Orangeville Gun Lake MARTIN REFROMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Drive-in. walk-in churvh with 24 Hour Prayer Cha|iel Rev Marvin Mreter. Pa»W Worahip Service* 10 a.nf and 7:30 p.m . Sunday Sc hool 11:15 a.m ST CYRIL & METHODIUS Gun Lake Father Drnni* Boy lan. Pa»tor. Phone 7922889 Saturday Mum 5pm. Sunday Man DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH Doster Road near >‘ine Like Rev John F. Padgett Pastor Sunday Worship 9 30 am and 6 p m . Sunday School 11 am . Youth Choir meet* each Monday 6210 p -n ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Maas ham. Church School 9am; Family Euchanat 10am Nursery 10 am; Midweek services as announced Father Kurt Fish, was 664-4.345 THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Note) Sunday Wonhip 10 a m , Tueoday goepel ro"«vrt 7pm. Saturday Bible study 7 p m . 3rd Friday of Month Youth Concert 7 p m A Gulf -f- Western Industry t-EDAR CREEK BIBLE. Campground Rd , 8 mi. S. Paator. Brent Branham Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10 a.m ; Wor­ ahip 11 ajh-, Evening Service al 7 p m. Youth meet Sunday 6 p m.. Wed Praver UWp-jBi DELTON’ SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. Corner Pifer and Cedar Creek Rd . Paul S. Howell. Paator Phone 948-8884 Saturday Service*. Sabath School 9:30 a m . Worahip 11 a.m.. Wed 7:30 p m Bible Study and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Paator Elmer J Fauat On M-43 in Delton Service* • Worahip 10 45 a m , Sunday School 9 30-1030. EveningServir 6pm. United Methodiat Women every fii»t Thur* day. 7:30 p m. United Methodirt Men every w-ennd Sunday. 7 30 a m MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Comer M-43 and Milo Road. Doug Huntington Paator Rt No 3. Box 315A. Delton. MI 49046 Phone 671-4702 Sunday School 10 00 a m Worahip Service 11:00. Evening Worahip 6 00 p m . Wedneaday Service 7 00 p.m INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton Ph 623-2712 Located on M-43 in Delton. Paa­ tor Rex McMurray. Ph 343-4120 Sunday School 9 45 a.m..Family Worahip 11 am , evening service 6pm. Wednesday Bible PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH Ville Garage Rev Hill Blair. Pacor Sunday School 10am. Morning Worahip 11 a m . Sunday Night 7pm. Bible Study. Wednes day Service 7 p m ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11262 Fiona Rd. DeiUm Father Ray Allen. S J Paator Saturday Mass 5 30 p.m . Sun­ day Mau 11 00 am from Memorial Day FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS The Hastings Banner and Reminder Freeport Area FREEIDRT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. 106 Cherry St Pa»tor Rev Jem Drummond Phone 765 6134 1000 am Sunday School 1100 ■ m Morning Wnruhip. Evening Worahip 1952 N. Broodwoy • Hastings ing Church For Coming laird " BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" • 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home GALILEAN BAPTIST. 106th St and N Freeport Rd Phone 945 5704 10 a m Sundav School. 11am Morning Worship. Prav-r Meeting 7.30 p m. HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M 50 north of Freeport a: Kent-Iocus County lune Paxtor Rev Jerry Bn»rj-.eman Chunh at Study. J<»a m Morning Wonhip. 11 a m DELTON ASSEMBLY OF COD. Pastor Gary Steven*. Phone 623-8789 Meeta m Delton High School LGl rocm. Sunday School 9 30 a m.. Worship 10:43 a m 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan j j McCallum united brethren Sunday School at 9.45 a m . Worahip Service* at 1100 a m. Sunday evening *ervire» •t 7 00 pm. youth meeting. Tuexday at 700 p m . Mid-week prayer meeting Wed nraday at 7 00 pm Hickory Corners HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Re-. Phil I’erkinx. Partor 10 a n Sunday School 11am .Morning Worahip. Junior Society second Friday. 7pm Potlurk and spinning — will be done using visitor involvement, while others will be demon­ strated and interpreters will be in the buildings to give tours and answer questions. A different tree will be decorated by visitors and staff on each day of the celebration, creating an informal decorating com­ petition According to Charlton Park’s director, John Patterson. “This event is designed to accomplish several things. It is our goal to get the public involved in learning about our heritage. We wish to do this through direct, participatory experiences whenever possible. By encouraging visitors to use all of their senses — smell, taste, and touch, as weU as sight and sound — they will learn more, learn it faster, retain it longer, and enjoy it more. "Like so many things in life,” he added, “words alone can’t accurately describe them — things like carrying wood from the wood shed to the house. Our Christmas event is so much the better because it is structured as a family event, where all of the family members can learn by doing." For more information, call (616) 945-3775. Historic Chariton Park Village and Museum is located just north of M-79, between Nash­ ville and Hastings. It’s just 25 minutes from Battle Creek and 45 minutes from Marshall. uarieA Rachel E. Butler Hj^STINGS - Miss Rachel E. Butler, 83, of 203 E. High St., died early Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1983, at Pennock Hospital. She was bom in Michigan on Sept. 25, 1900, the daughter of Albert and Coda (Foster) Butler. She came to Hastings as a child and attended Hastings schools and the school at Spring Arbor. She worked in home nursing services and was a song evangelist in Michigan churches all of her working life. She was a charter member of the Hastings Fre* Methodist Church. Miss Butler is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Falice Tefft of Clarksville and Miss Irene Butler of Hastings; one brother, Albert Butler of Minneapolis, Minn.; and six nieces and three nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. from the Hastings Free Methodist Church, with the Rev. Donald Brail, the Rev. Wayne Cash and the Rev. Andrew Dado officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Free Methodist Church. Kevin R. Livingston CLARKSVILLE - Mr. Kevin R. Livingston, 29. of 8175 Campbell Rd., died unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 28, 1983, at his home. He was born March 29, 1954 in Hastings, the son of Karyl and Iris (Wieland) Livingston. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1972. He was married to Jane Munguia in Lake Odessa in 1972. He was employed by Triad CATV in Hastings. He served with the U.S. Army from 1975 to 1978. Mr. Livingston is survived by his wife, Jane; two daughters, Stacey and Cristy, both at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Karyl Livingston of Clarksville; three sisters, Mrs. Sandra Durkee of Freeport, and Mrs. Rhonda Munn and Mrs. Judy Kearney, both of Grand Ledge; two brothers, James Livingston of Grandville and Dennis Livingston of Corunna; and several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. The Fr. Louis Baudone officiated. Buriai was in Clarksville Cemetery. Margaret M. Sharkey DELTON • Margaret M. Sharkey. 92, of 160 Fair Lake, died Wednesday, Nov. 23,1983, at Pennock Hospital, where she had been a patient since November 9. She was born April 4, 1891 in Seaforth, Ontario. Canada, the daughter of James and Mary Ami (Kehoe) McCann. She and her husband, Leo, moved to Fair Lake in the late 1940s and were formerly of Toledo, Ohio and 19 S. McKinley St., Battle Creek. She was a member of St. Ambrose Church of Delton. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Katherine Burgmaier of Toledo. Ohio; and two cousins, Mary T. Dudley of Toledo and Dave Dudley of Burke, Va. Rosary was recited Friday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Funeral Mass was held Saturday Nov. 26 at io a.m. at St. Ambrose Church. Fr.’ David Otto officiated. Burial was in Mt Olivet Cemetery, Battle Creek. CHURCH, romer of Mullen and Olis Lake of Walnut & S. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. J || jj|! J HASTINGS CtiNGREGATlON OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES. 220 West Collax St Bible Lecture 9 30 am. Watchtower Study 10:45 a.m.. Tuesday • Congregation Bible Study 8 p.m.; Thursday • Theocratic School 7:30; Service meeting 840. NEW UFE ASSEMBLY OF HASTINGS 236 E. Colfax. Paxlor. E MiUrr Ph 94H2762 Sunday School 10 a.m Chiam for all agra Worahip eervicv al 11 a m Evangelube Service 7 pm. Tueaday Prayer Group. 10 a.m. Full Gospel Wedneaday Evening Bible Study 7pm | | Enjoy the traditions and spirit “Of Christmas Past..." at Historic Charlton Park Village and Museum in Hastings. Focusing on one of the most family oriented holidays of the western world, history comes to life on December 3-4 and again on December 10-11. Activities begin at 10:30a.m. each morningandend at 3:30 p.m. each afternoon. Admission is $1.25 for adults (16 and over). Si for senior citizens, 50 cents for people 5-15, and those under five are admitted free. Imagine a Christinas without the com­ mercialization; a Ctiristmas as it was 100 years ago when, instead of watching television, families gathered around the parlor (the 19th Century equivalent of the living room) to read Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol", and when decorating of the tree was a major family project. There was no plastic then, so the tree and all of its decorations were made of more natural elements: glass wood, and paper. Throughout the two weekends, visitors will be able to participate directly in this look-->tanother-era by “hands-on" experiences. Like the family at the turn-of-the-century, they will sit around the parlor and help decorate the tree. Staff and volunteer will assist and provide supervision and instruction. Homemade cookies, coffee, and mulled cider will be served at different places in the village’^ shops and residences, Several crafts — including candle-dipping Hastings Christian gives food baskets The Hastings Christian Schoo) Association and parents presented Thanksgiving baskets to the teachers on Wednesday, Nov. 23. This has been a yearly tradition with the school. ^ear th® SC^°°J'S families and friends make up these special baskets to show their “love and appreciation" for the responsibility the teachers have. Hastings Christian Schoo) has high academic, as well as spiritual standards, and feels its teachers have surpassed these qualities. Lawrence F. Johnson CLARKSVILLE - Lawrence Fred Johnson, 71, of 326 S. Main, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 1983, at Pennock Hospital. He was bom Dec. 23, 1911 in Aden, Ill., the son of Arthur and Almeda (Graddy) Johnson. He attended school in Hartford. He married Della Mae Sheckler in Chicago on April 13, 1937. He was employed for 33 years by Refiners Transport Co in Grand Ledge and retired in 1976. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 37 of St. Joseph, MI. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife. Della Mae; one son, Larry Johnson of Portland; one daughter, Mrs. George (Judy) Landeles of Clarksville; four grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Vivian Dunham of Riverdale, IL. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 27 at Clarksville Bible Church. Rev. Larry Pike officiated. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery. Arrangements were by PickensKoops Funeral Chapel of Clarksville. Alma V. Stahl ALTO - Mrs. Alma V. Stahl, 82, died Saturday. Nov. 26, 1983, at Lowell Medical Center. She was bom July 12, 1901 in Berlin Twp., Ionia County, the daughter of William and Hattie (Gietz) Post She attended Clarksville schools and Ft. Wayne Teachers College. She married Loren Stahl Nov., 1924. He preceded her in death in 1933. She then married Glenn Stahl, Feb. 23, 1946. He preceded her in death in 1975. She taught in the Jennings rural school for several years and later was employed by A&P Food Stores in Grand Rapids. She was a member of Hope Church of the Brethren in Freeport, Pennock Hospital Guild, and Flower Club of Alto. Mrs. Stahl is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Jean) Verstay of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Clarence (Janette) Cronkwright of Wyoming, and Mrs. John (Joan) Domasick of Grand Rapids; one son, Joe Stahl of Alto; 15 grandchlildren; eight great - grand­ children; a sister, Mrs. Arthur Beatrice Waren of Ft. Myers, Fla.; and one nephew and two nieces. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. at Hope Church of the Brethren in Freeport. The Rev. Ronnie Moore of­ ficiated. Burial was in the Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. Arrangements were by PickensKoops Funeral Chapel of Clarksville. Rankin F. Hughes DELTON - Mr. Rankin F. Hughes, 75, of 10151W. Pine Lake Rd., died Friday, Nov. 25, 1983, at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, where he had been a patient for one day. He was born Feb. 27,1908 in Prairieville, the son of Frank and Bessie (Williamson) Hughes. He lived his entire lifetime at his Pine Lake Rd. address where he farmed for many years. He married Inez Rowe on Nov. 27, 1941 in Otsego. He was employed as a greenskeeper at Gull Lake Country Club for many years and retired in 1973. Mr. Hughes is survived by his wife, Inez; one daughter, Mrs. Ronaid (Sandra) Plooy of Waukesha, Wis.; one son, Robert Hughes of Richland; three grandchildren; one sister, Belle Doster of Delton; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov 28 at 2 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. The Rev. Elmer Faust officiated. Burial was in Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or Respiratory Association. Marian T. Johnson CHIEFLAND, FLA. - Mrs. Marian T. Johnson, 79, of Chiefland, Fla., formerly of Lake Odessa, died Friday, Nov. 25, 1983, in Gainesville, Fla. She was born May 27, 1904 in Orleans, Mich., the daughter of Charles and Ella Cutler. She lived in the Lake Odessa area for 34 years before moving to Florida 13 years ago. She was a member of the Congregational Church of Lake Odessa, O.E.S. and Rebekah Lodge. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, Bernard; two daughters, Beverly Shartle of Philadelphia, Penn, and Marilyn Bearup of Elsie, Mich.; six stepsons, George, Allyn, Gerald and Larry Johnson, all of Lake Odessa, Clare of Longwood, Fla., and Ernest of Carrollton, Ga.; one stepdaughter, Margaret Moe of Lake Odessa; nim grand^ children; 22 stepgrandchildren; and one sister, Carrie Brnendle of Carson City. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. from Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. The Rev. Randall Kohls officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Missionary to speak in Hastings "India’s gentle, warm­ hearted people have never shown a greater spiritual hunger and receptivity than they do today," says Reverend Virginia C. Hamlin, Assemblies of God missionary to India. "My challenge is to share with them the love of Jesus." Miss Hamlin will be guest speaker on December 4 at 7 p.m. at the Hastings Assembly of God of 1674 W. Slate Rd. A missionary to India since 1951, Hamlin speaks from a wealth of experience. She is currently director of the Hindi-language branch of the international Correspondence Institute (ICI) in Lucknow, ICI is an accredited, home-study Bible school sponsored by the Assemblies of God Division of Foreign Missions. It teaches and trains people in the Word of God by extension methods. Lucknow is a ctiy of over two million people and the capital of the most populous state of India. Emmanuel Episcopal Church’s Holiday Sale Saturday, December 3,1983 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Handmade Crafts Baked Goods • Attic Treasures • Afghan Raffle COFFEE AND ROLLS SERVED! BARTLETT Auctioneering Service RESIDENCE • FARM LIQUIDATION — FREE APPRAISALS — 698-7370... dutton �The Hostings Banner— Thursday, December 1, 1983, Page 5 Lake Odessa News: Local woman celebrates 100th birthday Nov. 17 Sages to observe 50tn anniversary Ralph and Genevieve Sage, of 1129 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings, will observe 50 years of marriage on December 30. An open house will be held in their honor on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Moose Lodge on 128 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. The Sages' children are Dean and Carole Sage and Robert and Barbara Sage. They have five granddaughters, five stepgrand­ children; and five step - great grand­ children. The love of family and friends are cherished gifts, none other are required. Orsborn-Raffler exchange vows JoEllen Jean Orsbom and Michael E. Raffler exchanged wedding vows at St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings on August 13. The bride is the daughter of Jack and JoAnne Orsbom of Hastings. The bridegroom is the son of Elwyn and Jean Raffler of Woodland. The couple honeymooned in Toronto, Canada, and now live near Woodland. Mrs. Rhoda Lathrop, a resident of Clark Memorial Home, celebrated her 100th bir­ thday November 17 with her family and friends. Mrs. Lathrop was bom in Coates. Nr Peterborough, England and came to America in 1904 to visit an uncle and aunt but remained here after marrying E. H. Lathrop, Jan. 1, 1908. They lived in Berryville and Nashville until Mr. Lathrop passed away in June 1965. Mrs. Lathrou lived alone until she was more than 90 years of age. She has been a resident of Clark Home for the past six years. Present to help her celebrate were her son and wife Hubert and Agnes Lathrop; daughter and husband, Kenneth and Dorothy Kelsey; grandchildren, Julie Hausserman, Martie Dobey, Marleen Lathrop, Kathy Nickel and Jean Long; and great - grand­ children, Nicole, Keri, and David Nickel, and C.B. and Richard Long; and dear friend, Edith Parks, former missionary to Rhodesia, South Africa. Birthday greetings to Edna Bowerman on her 91st birthday at the Barry County Medical Care Facility in Hastings, on November 23. May you have received good wishes from your friends and enjoyed the day with your family, relatives and friends. Neva Sumner. 76, of California, fomerly of Lake Odessa and Portland, passed away November 1 in Anheim where she had resided about 10 years. She was the daughter of William and Mabel Wilson of Lake Odessa and spent her early life in the local area. Services and burial were at Portland. Sur­ vivors include a son, William of California, Ernest of Saranac, and Melvin of Missouri; three daughters, Frances Adams of Oceanside, Calif., Marjorie Foster of Alpena, and Evelyn Alleyn of Lansing; a brother. Dale Wilson of California; two sisters, Estella LaRobinson of Lake Odessa and Vivian Stephens of Kingsport, Tenn.; and several grandchildren. A brother, Leo, oassed away several years ago. The Merry Social Club members will have a luncheon at Scott's North Inn on Thursday, Dec. 8, and then return to Lake Manor for their Christmas party and business meeting. Those attending are asked to bring a gift for exchange. The Eagle Lodge entertained senior citizens of the area at their hall in Woodland last Saturday with a dinner, short musical program, and games. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Stalter of Clarksville and her mother, Mildred Shade, enjoyed a dinner at the Towne House in Woodland Sunday before visiting Mj . and Mrs. Wallace Borden of Augusta and Clayton Haynes of Hickory Comers. The Blue Star Mothers will have a Christmas party on the date of their regular meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Lake Manor Community Room with a potluck supper. The Altar Society of the St. Edward's Church will have a Christmas party at the Schoolhouse Inn on Jordan Lake Monday. Dec. 5. They will meet at 6:30 p.m. for social hour before the dinner at 7 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Strecker, Daryl and Dennis of Troy spent Thanksgiving with Ruth Peterman. They enjoyed dinner at the Towne House in Woodland and also celebrated Daryl's 20th birthday. He was home over the noliday from Eastern Michigan University where he is a sophomore student. Jim and Kathie Sparling of Port Huron have a new baby son, born October 30. He weighed seven pounds and five ounces and joins a brother, Daniel James, at home. His name is Michael James, his grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Orville Sparling of Port Huron and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Harris and great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Odin Jacox, of Lake Odessa. The Jolly Dozen will meet at the home of Emma O’Mara Friday afternoon, Dec. 2. Sympathy is extended to the W. L. Brodie family who passed away Saturday, following a long illness. He was a well-known, longtime resident of the Grand Ledge, Lake Odessa and Sunfield areas. Sympathy also is ex­ tended to the Russell Hartzler family upon the death of Mrs. Hartzler. A son, Daryl, is with the Lakewood School District, and the family were longtime residents of the local and Clarksville areas. Veterans* Day was celebrated with the first snow of the season. Even though there was no regular program on that date, the VFW Hall was open all day. The bell in the small chapel rang at 11 a.m. with several veterans participating at the Veterans Memorial Park on Jordan Lake. Thanksgiving, plus the 28th wedding an­ niversary of Arnold and Linda Erb, were celebrated Sunday. Nov. 20, with a dinner at the Showboat Inn in Lowell by the Erb and Tischer families. Attending, besides Arnold and Linda, were Mr and Mrs. Gordon Erb and son Tyler, Kevin and Nancy Erb, Dorothy Erb, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Mitchell and son Nicholas. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tischer, and Debbie Sanches of Lansing. The Past Noble Grand Club is planning to attend a luncheon at the Tick Tock Restaurant in Hastings on Thursday, Dec. 1 and then gather at Lake Manor for a business meeting and social afternoon. This is the last meeting until fall. Cecile Perin spent Thanksgiving in Wyoming with Mr. and Mrs. La: ry Perin and family, and the Kenneth Perins of Grand Rapids were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cash. Russ and Lori (Mallison) Schrauben an­ nounce the birth of their son, Lucas Matthew, who weighed seven pounds and 14 ounces on November 14. Grandparents arc Helen Blundell of Lake Odessa and the late Leon Mallison, Jr., and Mona Schrauben of Portland and the late James Schrauben. Mildred Shade spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Stalter of rural Clarksville. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. John Endres and daughter Heidi of rural Freeport, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Stalter, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wacha and Jay and Jane of Sunfield. Santa Claus will make an appearance at his Main Street headquarters on December 3 and will be here on Saturday, Dec. 17. San­ ta’s arrival and the Christmas parade start from the fairgrounds and parades south to the headquarters. The event is sponsored by the Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Com­ merce. There’ll also be about 90 minutes of movies shown at the headquarters while parents shop. Treats will be given out and the movies will be supervised. YOU PAY FOR THE COUGAR. we pay for the service plan. White-Stude engagement told Converse-Tuthill engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Roger Converse, Jr. of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tuthill of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Jody C. and Michael J. Both are presently employed in Grand Rapids, and are planning a January 28 wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Win Steward of Leach Lake, Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Susan Marie White, to Gary V. Stude, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Stude of Littleton. Colo. Sue is also the daughter of the late Duane White. Sue is a 1980 graudate of Hastings High School and currently a senior at Western Michigan University and will receive her BBA degree in accounting in the spring. Gary is a 1973 graduate of Arriba High School and a 1977 graduate of Colorado State University with a BS in electrical engineering. He is currently employed at Leer Siegler, Inc. in Grand Rapids and is working toward his master’s degree at Michigan State University. A July wedding is being planned. H astings IS 136 Estate Street Hastings, Michigan avings & Hoan "Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! “TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: • Statement Savings 1. 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Michigan Ave. Hastings, Mich. �The Hastings Banner—Thursday, December I, 1983, Page 6 Woodland News Ann Reuther arrived at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Russ Duimstra. in Lake Odessa on Wednesday before Thanksgiving. She was able to stay and help with grandson, Seth, until they brought her new grandson, Brian Lee Duimstra, heme from Pennock Hospital on Saturday. Brian had been born on Monday, Nov. 21. On Sunday, Ann returned to her job with Olan Mills Photography Studios. She is currently working in Grand Haven. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sandbrook had Thanksgiving dinner for their family. Those who came home for the holiday were Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sandbrook of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Jarrard of Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilcox and their son and his friend, Tammy Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Shance from Vermontville, their children, Wayne and Melanie Shance, and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Sandbrook and their son, Lyle Jr., of Woodland. On Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sandbrook went to Grand Rapids where they had dim er with Mrs. Lyle Wilcox. On Tuesday evening, Nov. 22, 24 members and two guests of the Woodland Lions Club met at their Lions Den for a roast turkey dinner. The guests were Lyle Sandbrook, Jr. and Oscar Andersen. Mr. Andersen is District Governor of District 11-C-l. He in­ stalled the two new members who have joined the Woodland Club since he was last here, Mr. Fred Grashius and Mr. Clayton Goodrich, into Lions International. He then spoke on “What Lionism Means”. Before leaving the meeting, Mr. Andersen was presented with a jar of Woodland honey. Kilpatrick Church members are planning their annual Christmas program. It will be presented on Sunday evening, December 11, at 7 p.m. This Sunday, they started lighting the candles on their Advent Wreath. Next Saturday, Dec. 3, they will hold a “Hanging of the Greens" ceremony. Roger and Nancy Stowell and their sons, Gregg and Darin, spent Thanksgiving at the home of Roger’s father, Perry Stowell. Perry and his wife, Norma, also had Roger’s sister, Hastings Key Club plans benefit drawing Dec. 21 by Catherine Lucas Julie Stowell Landon, and her daughter, Felicia Landon, who is 15, at their home for Thanksgiving dinner. Lorin Oversmith, who now lives at Mill Lake near Battle Creek, was the seventh dinner guest. Roger and Nancy Stowell entertained Nancy’s family at a Sunday morning brunch. Guests were Ted and Janet Offley, Rodney and Sue Pepper and their three boys, Tim and Mary Beth Dickinson, and Bob Offley. Ted and Lucy Jordan went to Jean and Gary McCaul’s home in Caledonia for Thanksgiving dinner. Jean is their daughter. They enjoyed spending time with their young grandsons, Jeff and Mark. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Cunningham also went from the Woodland - Lake Odessa area to the McCaul home for Thanksgiving dinner. After the Jordans returned home Thursday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Potter, Jackie and Barbara, called at their home on North Woodland Road. On Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Gary McCaul came to Woodland and had dinner at the Jordan home where they spent the day. Alan and Bonnie Mattson and their children, Jackie, Stephanie and Cal, went to the home of Bonnie’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gilliland, near Freeport, for Thanksgiving. Bonnie’s brothers, Terry and Brian, were at the dinner. Brian lives in Grar. ’ Rapids. Grandmother Nettie Curtis, sister Barbaia Bosworth and her husband, Mac, and three boys, Pete, Tate, and Todd, werealsoattheGillilands ’ for Thanksgiving. Cliff Mattson was a special guest. Alan now worts at the post office in Greenville. Glendon and Doug Curtis and Robin Murray attended the Michigan State High School Football Finals at the Silverdome in Pontiac on Saturday, Nov. 26. To celebrate Lucy Classic's 80th birthday, Lucy and her Woodland daughters, Shirley Kilmer and Betty Curtis, met another daughter, Norma Jean Cl urn, at Meridian Mall in Lansing. After shopping in the mall, the four of them ate their noon meal at a restaurant near the mall. Kimber Chase Lynch, daughter of Gordon and Jean Chase of Woodland, waited on them, so they had a special birthday treatment. After the meal, they went to Williamston and browsed in the antique shops. Then they went to Brighton where they did some shopping. After shopping, they went to Norma Jean’s home in Howell where Norma Jean’s husband. Duane Clum, had birthday supper prepared for them. Later in the evening, Greg Clum brought his wife, Jean, and Lucy’s greatgranddaughter, Jessica, to see his grand­ mother and enjoy birthday cake and ice cream. Shirley, Betty and Lucy spent the night at the Clum home in Howell, and on Saturday morning they all went to Frankenmuth where they had their noon meal. They returned to Brighton and some more shopping. Betty, Shirley and Lucy returned to their Woodland homes on Saturday evening. Lucy Classic, Glendon, Doug and Betty Curtis and Robin Murray had Thanksgiving dinner with Tony and Linda Curtis at Jackson. Tony is the son of Betty and Glendon. Eldon and Doris Flessner had all their family at their new home east of Woodland for an early Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, Nov. 19. Rob and Marilyn Flessner brought their three children. Ron and Ellyn Coppess brought their three, and David and Lisa Dunbar brought their two. Theda Coppess had Thanksgiving dinner al her home in Lake Odessa for three of her children and their families. Tom and Lynda Smith and their two children and Ron and Ellyn Coppess and their three children, all of Woodland, were joined by Richard and Peggy Coppess from Lansing. Richard and Peggy brought their three children. Ellyn Coppess did not hold her Thursday morning nursery school that week. Barbara and Bradley Glllasple came to Woodland from Highland, Wis. with their four children, Bryan, Byron, Bradley and Becky, on Wednesday. They celebrated Thanksgiving at the home of Barbara's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Reuther, along with Robert and Vesta Born, Mr. and Mrs. Eauard Markwart and boys, Matthew and Andrew, and Mr. and Mrs. Orl Gillaspie and Betty from Vermontville. The younger Gillaspies returned to Wisconsin on Sunday. Rev. Eldor Panning from Wyoming gave his last sermon at Zion Lutheran last Sun­ day. Next Sunday. Rev. Schalkhauser from Lansing will be the guest minister. Zion’s new minister. Clifford Randall, will assume full ministerial duties on the following Sunday. Zion ALCW is planning their annual Ad­ vent Tea for the evening of Monday. Dec. 5. It will be held in the church’s fireside lounge at 7 p.m. The program planned is to be presented by Ms. G. Norning who will talk on Corrie ten Boom. Any ladies who wish to attend are welcome. Ruth and Vern Newton’s house on Main Street was full on Thanksgiving Their daughter from North Carolina, Yonna, came with her husband. Gene Yenton, and their two boys. Their son, Kenneth Newton, and his daughter came from Dimondale, am* son Tom brought his wife, Linda, and two children. Vern’s mother, Edna Newton, also came from Freeport. Jesse and Mary Mulford entertained their family late in the afternoon of Thanksgiving. Their daughter-in-law, Jeanie Goodemoot Mulford, and Missy and Bobby came from Flat Rock in the Detroit area. Their daughter, Diane Barnum, and her husband, Steve, and their three children, Jenny, Mark and Mike, of Woodland were there. Debbie and Chuck Vroman brought Marcie, Angie, and Ben, and their third daughter, Janis Strazisar, brought her three children, Beth, Christopher and Bryan. Mrs. JoAnn Caserez spent last week in Petersburg, Ohio with her daughter, Pam, and her son-in-law, Chris Hartley. Pam had a new baby girl named Anne Louise. The baby was bom on November 19 ir. Flower Hospital in Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Paul Caserez and their son came to Petersburg for Thanksgiving. Mrs. Caserez came home on Sunday. The Key Club at Hastings High School is part of an international organization with counterparts in high schools wherever there is a local Kiwanis Club to sponsor them. The Key Club at Hastings High is made up of civic minded students, both boys and girls, who are becoming indoctrinated in the same community activities that their Kiwanis sponsors have engaged in . The Key Club locally has been active for about 20 years. Right now the Hastings High service club is holding a drawing for a pig to earn enough money to carry on their community service work. The pig, a mature specimen, was donated to the student organization by Ward Weiler, Sr., a Hastings area farmer and member of the Kiwanis Club of Hastings. Joel Christensen, president of the Key Club, has announced that the pig will be awarded at a drawing to be held at the regular Kiwanis meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Only 500 tickets have been issued and are available from any Key Club member for $1 each. The butchering and processing of the prize porker has been donated to the Key Clubbers by Don Geukes, a proprietor of Geukes Market in Middleville. Cutting, wrapping and labeling costs are to be the responsibility of the winner, said Al Jarvis of the Hastings Kiwanis, who is the Key Club advisor. Woodland Jr. High Honor Roll First marking period 7th GRADE All A’s - Jennifer Merchant. Darcy Ainsworth, David Batdorff, Renee Bosworth, Chad Coppess, Jodi Craun, Stacy Darling, Glen Davis, Gregg Davis, Amy Drury, Charlene Everitt, Michelle Geerings, Jodi Gillons, Amy Gray, Kelly Guy, Stacey Haskin, Mard Henney, Michelle Ingersoll, Aimee Keefer, Roy Kline, Shannon Kosbar, Mark Lance, Shelly Lickert, Aaron Mead, Chris Miller, Dawn Netzel, Sheri Nobert, Red Cross to hold CPR classes The Barry County Red Cross has scheduled a CPR class for the genera) public. The nine-hour class win be held on three consecutive Thursday nights: Dec. 1, 8, and 15 from 7 until 10 p.m. at the Red Cross office at 116 E. State St., Hastings (above J.C. Penney). A fee of $5 is charged to cover the cost of materials. To register call 945-2792 or MS9882 after 4:30 p.m. David Nurenburg, Jason Otto, Chris Patrick, Wade Peele, Dennis Pennington, Shannon Potter, Carol Russel, Kim Sleight, Beth Speas, Melissa Steward, Jennifer Teller, Colleen VanDeventer, Kimber VanHouten, Amber Woodcock, Susie Yarger. 8th GRADE All A’s - Chris Forsyth. Scott Ainsworth, Rich Bailey, Beth Baker, Mark Barnum, Tami Bosworth, Nancy Carter, Beth Chase, Jamie Coates, Mark Daniels, Andy Drury, Kirk Eldridge, Jenny France, Tammy Friend, Shelly Furlong, Amelia Gomez, Julie Haigh, Ann Hefflebower, Pam Hefflebower, Robert Hin­ man, Jackie Jourden, Sherry Kilbourn, Mary King, Heather Klopfenstein, C.B. Long, Patti Lumbert, Yvonne MacKenzie, Tony Makley, Andrew Markwart, Paul McLeod, Mandy Miller, Tony Monasmith, Jason Moore, Wendy Murry, Nikki Oesch, Dan Richards, Darcy Rogers, Beth Schlappi, Juli Schray, Kristen Schroeder, Ken Seybold, Derrick Simmons, Mark Spitzley, Leon Sutherland, Dave Thorley, Rick Vandecar, Michele Vroman, Tom Wolfgang, T.J. Woodcock, Cindy Yarger, Marlene Zelmer. Herbal Christmas planned Dec. 10 Those who still enjoy such family traditions as cutting the Yuletide tree out in the country and singing Christmas carols door-todoor will want to add an “Herbal Open House” to their list of activities this Christmas season. Misty Morning Farm is celebrating its annual “Herbal Christmas Open House' on Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The entire community is welcome While at the farm (located just inside Barry County and llVj miles from Caledonia), you’ll see demonstrations on how to use herbs during the Christmas season. Enjoy free mulled cider and herbal cookies all day long. Other herbal treats will be served, too During the day you’ll see how to make herb wreaths, how to make herb butters and your own fresh herb salad dressings. Also, you’ll participate in other old family Christmas traditions. There will be many demonstrations of herbal and culinary crafts. Margaret and Richard Dykstra, your herb hostess and host at Misty Morning Farm, want everyone who comes to the "Herbal Open House” to really enjoy this special Christmas season. Misty Morning Farm is only 10 minutes from Hastings. Go north on M-43 to the Freeport-Broadway Rd. turnoff. Sission Rd is mi. north of that comer, turn west onto Sisson Rd. for 2*4 mi. It’s time to get reacquainted with your phone bill. When you go to your mail box and find your next phone bill, you'll notice its changed in some wavs. For example, there'll be more pages because the billing information will be more extensive and listed differently These initial changes are the result of Michigan Bell s upcoming separation from AT&T on Januarv 1.1984. Wed like to explain these changes. Probably the first and most important thing io understand is that after Januarv I. 1984. your Michigan Bell bill may include charges from Michigan Bell and AT&T or other long distance sen ice companies, but vou'll continue to pay the total bill to Michigan Bell. lour billing information will be in three general categories: Basic Service. In the future. Michigan Bell will continue to provide and bill your basic telephone senice. as well as your local and zone usage. Included in your monthly sen ice cotdd be Custom Calling. Touch-ToneK Senice. or optional calling plan charges. Michigan Bell will also bill you for any directory assistance charges you incur. Long Distance. four long distance calls will be separated between those provided by Michigan Bell and those that after January 1. 1984. are provided by other long distance carriers but may be billed by Michigan Bell. They will appear on separate pages. Telephone Equipment Charges. In the past, vour telephone equipment charge was added into your charge for basic senice. Now it will be itemized on a separate page. Ownership of the equipment Michigan Bell now provides vou for a monthlv fee will soon be trans­ ferred froin Michigan Bell to AT&T Phone numbers will be listed on your bill to call if you have questions about tour billing or senice. And when sou receive your new bill in December, a bill insert will clarify the various pages of the bill in much greater detail. Vie want to do whatever we can to help you understand the changes that are taking place in your phone company. Please remember... If yon don't staid for something, yon fall for anything. IT S AT&T WE RE SEPARATING FROM... NOT YOE (S) Michigan Bell Facts down the line. It’i? suggest that you continue to natch your monthly telephone hiltsfor any additional changes in the hilling format, repair senice or proceduresfor establishing or changing telephone serrice. Also, because your telephone business o//ice is busily engaged in normal day-to-day telephone serrice matters, ibis loll free number is a sourcefor ansirers to your i/uestions about your changing telephone company. 1 800 555-5000. Strickland Agency 112 E Court St. iaNastiiis Ph. 945-3215 Life is fragile, handle with prayer. >- - �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, December 1, 1983. Page 7 The Hastings BANNER... (once yearly) December 1,1983 EDITION "...a time for Christmas!1 i featuring...Christmas OPEN HOUSE...Christmas PARADE and HOLIDAY BALL. Public Invited: Friday is the “Christmas Open House” night at local businesses Choir performs Holiday music from three choirs of Hastings High School students, under the direction of Patti Aumick, will perform a Christmas concert at 6:30 p.m. Friday on the steps and lawn of the Barry County Courthouse. Members of the choir are (front) Patti Aumick, Cheryl Garret, Sandy Malloy, Suzie Francik, Brenda Schild, Lori Culhane, Patty Wren, Karla Brumm. Amy Loftus, (second row) Lori Bishoo, Brenda Dunkelberger, Staci Allen, Todd Wolf, Mike Sheldon, Mark Sheldon, Missy Anklam, Kelly Sisson, Kristy Ellis, Kendra Kent, (third row) Linda Lambert, Christi Orlick, Dawn Willis Laura Astk Julie Hare, Karrie Neil, Eric Anderson, Lisa Barr, Marianna Perez, Becky Davis, (fourth row) Jeff Davis, Joe Walsh, Scott Taylor. Scott Price. Clay Loughlin, Vince Schantz, Mike Beck, Kurk Haddix, Loren Shearer, Tim Case. Voices of 85 high school students comprise the concert choir, glee club and women's choir. Some of the students will be performing a Christmas song in three languages: Latin, German and Japanese. “Joy of Christmas” this year’s annual Christmas parade theme The theme of this year’s Christmas Parade, set for Saturday, Dee 3, at 1 p.m., is “The Joy of Christmas”, and there’s still time to enter a iloat. Parade Chairman Norman Barlow said churches, businesses, and other groups that wish to enter a float may do so by mailing or dropping off an application to the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office, 115 S. Jefferson St. by Friday. The parade will take the traditional routu, starting from Railroad St., and heading west Santa Clou? will be arriving in Hastings in time for the Hastings Chamber of Commerce Christn»os Parade on December 3rd. The parade, which starts at 1 p.m., will begin on Railroad Street and wind it’s way down through moinstreet. and finish in the parking lot of the Hastings City Bank. on State St. to Church St. There, the procession will turn south, and disband in the Hastings City Bank parking lot. Two special guests will highlight the festivities this year: Gordon Johncock, the Hasting native and former Indianapolis 500 winner, and Santa Claus, who will bring up the rear of the parade in grand style. St. Nick will will go to his headquarter, at the corner of State and Jefferson Streets, where the youngsters can stop by and make their Christmas wishes known. Also making an appearance this year will by the Hastings High School marching band, and Homecoming King and Queen. As usual, floats will be judged, with special recognition going to the first three floats, and certificates of appreciation going to all other entrants. The Hastings Arei. Chamber of Commerce office expects about 30 entrants by parade time. Other entries come from the Hastings Moose, the girl scouts, brownie troops, cub scouts, area churches, and the Hastings Jaycee Auxilary. Following are the parade entrants, in the order they are scheduled to appear Satur­ day: — The American Legion colors, Clarence Kruger — Parade Grand Marshall Gordon Johncock — The Hastings High Schoo) band — Mayor William Cook — Hastings High School homecoming king and queen —■ Hastings Jaycee Auxilary float — Northeastern Cub Pack 3077 marching unit — Barry County Child Abuse Council car — Hastings Lions Club “Sightmobile” — Barry County Council of Camp Fire, Inc., marching unit and float — Pleasantview Brownie Troop No. 235 float — St. Rose Church float — Cub Scout Pack No. 3073 marching unit — Cub Scout Pack No. 3175 and Boy Scout Pack No. 175 float — Barry County Transit bus — Hastings Moose float — Girl Scouts marching unit and float — Grace Lutheran Church float — Baptist Church float — Lacey Cub Scouts marching unit — Pleasantview Girl Scouts No. "67 marching unit — Nancy Mieback. marching — Hastings Fire Dept, firetrucks — Girl Scout Troop No. 291 marching unit — Hastings Ambulance Service — Pleasantview Brownie Troop No. 705 marching unit Local merchants are joining together to invite the public to enjoy the friendly small town holiday atmosphere, hospitality and glittering decorations in Hastings during a special event this Friday. About 40 Hastings businesses will be hosting special Christmas Open House parties Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at their in­ dividual stores and shops. A few of the merchants have plans to start their open house hours earlier and others are devoting several days to the festivities, but nearly all of them will be participating during the 6-9 p.m. period. (See the ads in this issue for all the details). Hastings merchants offer a wide variety of merchandise and while shoppers are in town Friday evening, open house participants are welcoming customers and friends to stop in for some complimentary refreshments. For instance, in downtown Hastings Schondelmayer’s Real Estate-Insurance will be serving hors d’oeuvres, punch and coffee from 4-9 p.m. Be sure to enjoy the attractive holiday decorations in Schondelmayer’s window and at other downtown and area businesses too. Schondelmayers even have sent out in­ vitations to some of their customers and Pat Schondelmayer says ha- three daughters and daughter-in-law will be on hand to help host the open house and greet those who attend. Over at Hodges Jewelry. Patrick Hodges, said he's inviting all customers and friends to sample Mrs. Hodges’ homemade cookies and a hot punch from 6 to 9 Friday evening. Bosley Pharmacy will be giving away free carnations to the first 100-ladies who attend their open house after 6 p.m. Bosleys also will be having a drawing for five-$10 gift certificates at 8:30. Punch and Christmas cookies will be served at J.C. Penneys during the open house for Christmas shoppers and browsers. A candlelight atmosphere will illuminate the Riverbottom Friday evening while owner Lori Dunn offers hors d’oeuvres, punch and cookies to customers and friends while they look for Christmas ideas or sign her Christmas Wish Book gift registry. Across the street at Ben Franklins, Mike McKay says, “we’ll have a table set-up with an assortment of our Christmas candies for people to sample.” Ted's Restaurant is providing samples of Ted’s homemade soup as an open house Christmas greeting. On Industrial Park Dr., Brown’s Custom Interior will be serving cookies, punch and coffee. Their open house hours will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. There’s much more in store for the public during the Christmas open house hours so be sure to attend at all the participating downtown and area businesses. It's also an opportunity to see downtown Hastings decked in its holiday lights and finery. Five clowns, provided- by the Reminder, will be roaming the streets to delight people of all ages and give treats to the children. Holiday music will fill the air during a special outdoor concert and as carolers stroll along the streets. Three choirs from the Hastings High School, under the direction of Patti Aumick, will perform a Christmas concert at 6:30 p m. Friday on the steps and lawn of the Barry County Courthouse in downtown Hastings. Performing will be the concert choir, the glee club and women’s chorus. Some of the students will be singing a Christmas song in three different languages: Latin, German and Japanese. Included in the chorus’ repertoire will be a number called “Three French Carols” sung in English. Otho- songs by the students will nclude the popular “Twas the Night Before Christmas" and a humorous song entitled, "Twelve Days After Christmas.” After the concert, junior high vocal music students plus the high school students and students from St. Rose Catholic School will divide inlogroups and sing carols downtown. The St. Rose youth will sing under the direction of Steve Youngs. The Christmas open house parties, sponsored by the retail division of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, are a first time event for the local merchants and they are hoping it will become an annual affair. ‘‘We’re going to have an overall festive atmosphere to reflect the spirit of the holidays," said Joan Foster, the chamber’s executive director. At Hodges Jewelry we’ve been offering dependable Christmas gifts to the community since 1931. Carol Morse and Sue Shepard show this window display featuring the new Cardinal collection of candles, Krementz Jewelry, jewelry boxes. Stuart crystal, and Schmid musical figurines. Inside the store during our Christmas Open House. Friday, December 2. from 6 to 9 p.m, you’ll find watches from Pulsar and Sieko, fine china, leather goods and much more. HODGES/ F MUMltBS Of cvntKA irv 122 W. State Grape vine and. Hastings Office Supply have a large variety of Christmas gifts on hand to choose from... table accessories, wine, pen sets, stationary, desk or­ ganizers, and many other items. Irene Cook would like to invite you to attend her Christmas Open House on Friday, December 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. Grapevine and Hastings Office Supply (Corner of State and Church Streets} Your holidays will be perfect if you spend them in a new Oldsmobile or Pontiac from Blankenstein OldsPontiac-GMC. Bill Blankenstein, Tom Edwards and Diane Hildreth are ready to show you the 1984's in America’s finest automobiles. Join them for the Christmas Open House, Friday, Dec. 2from 6 to 9p.m. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, December 1, 1983, Page 8 Retailers say business up this year by Robert J. Johnston The weather outside may be frightful, but that puts even bigger smiles on the faces of local merchants as they look forward to one of the busiest Christmas shopping seasons in years. Several retailers say that when the roads are slippery people are more inclined to shop locally and so this week s slippery roads are a blessing for them. Judging from layaways, catalogue sales and early shopping, most businesses are expecting sales to be up as much as 20 per­ cent over last year. Stores that cany higher ticket items are seeing more purchases, indicating that consumers are spending more freely this year. Credit sales also appear to be up. “It seems like every year people start shopping a little earlier,” says Tim King of the Music Center. “Because of the money crunch people had to more careful with money and now it’s gotten to be a habit. People were shopping in October and November instead of waiting until December.” King says that television sales are up this year along with videodisc machines and microwave ovens. He says his store has seen a lot of layaways for family Christmas gifts and an increase in the use of credit cards after a long period when people weren't using credit. Ken Witker. manager of the JCPenney store, invites you to visit his staff during the Christmas Open House on Friday, Dec. 2from 6 to 9p.m. JCPenney has a great selection of Christmas ideas in clothing and shoes for any age. Plus. JCPenney has a dependable staff that is always willing to assist you in making your Christmas selec­ tion. Downstairs, the JCPenney Catalog Department opens up a whole world of CT -istmas giving. more in small communities like Hastings,” Mike McKay of the Ben Franklin store says. Pati ick Hodges of Hodges Jewelry agrees, saying that the snow puts everybody in a Christmas mood. His business, traditionally, hesrys, really breaks loose after Dec. 15 and though he's expecting an execellent season, it is too early to tell. Hodges adds that layaways are up for his business and he has stocked some of the finer watches and nicer diamond goods in an­ ticipation of greater consumer spending. “It’s going to be an excellent Christmas," he says. “People seem to be enthused.” King says that people shopping at his store seem to be more confident, have more money to spend and are back to work. Dave Jasperse of Bosley Pharmacy says that he doesn’t track his business according to the weather so he’s not sure of the effect, but he too is expecting a bigger shopping season. “My Christmas business comes in the last couple of weeks of the season, so it’s too soon to tell,” he says. “Based on our sales for the rest of the year, I'm expecting it to be up." Jasperse says that if people are shopping higher line items this year, it could affect his business in small gift items such as Timex watches, candy, greeting cards and fragrances. “The economy S better, but I don’t expect “Shoppers are getting into the Christmas mood just from the fact that we’re turning to December. But we need some cold weather to put the Christmas spirit into them.” Ken Witker, manager J.C. Penney Another merchant says that people seem to be buying more luxury items such as microwave ovens, stereos, computers, videorecorders and children's educational toys. "You can really tell that we’re out of the recession and people are confident again,” he says. The Detroit News reported Sunday that one in four Michigan residents expects to spend more this year than last on holiday purchases. Ken Witker of the JCPenney store says that people are buying a little bit higher priced items through the catalogue this year than last. While some merchants say that the weather has little effect on their Christmas business, others say that it takes winter,weather to put people into a shopping mood for the holidays. Judy Walldorffinvites you to her Cellar Comer Gift Shop at Walldorff"s Furniture during the Christmas Open House, Friday, December 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. Judy has a whole collection of cuddly stuffed animals like these Teddys, and a bigger than ever selection of dolls, candle lamps, , _____ Christmas decorations, baskets, tinA ware, exchange gifts, wooden items ! and the Pfaltzgraff America / Collection of tableware. And that’s ! < \_J / “' ' zl * just a start of the Christmas ideas j1 T T*gAjL \ at WalldorffFurniture. ' * 105 E. State Street "Shoppers are getting into the Christmas mood just from the fact that we’re turning to December,” Witkersays, "but we need some cold weather to put the Christinas spirit into them." Another merchant says that last year’s warm fall and no snow for Christmas hurt gifts that were clothing oriented such as scarves, hats and gloves. He also says that people do not buy energy saving items if the weather is warm. "If we get a good cold spell and get some snow on the ground, people are going to shop \ our Christmas business to be up that much because of the type of items we carry,” he says. Witker says that the trend in fashion items this year seems to be holding steady, with people shopping basic fashion type mer­ chandise for gifts; McKay says that he has seen a lot of basic shopping for Christmas decorations, wrap and bows both before and after Thanksgiving. In the toy line, he says that basic items such as coloring books, paint sets, Stomper 4x4's and "Masters of the Universe” characters are being sold. "We won’t have any Cabbage Patch dolls until February or March,” he says. Newspapers and television networks have been reporting numerous incidents around the country of near riots as consumers rush for shipments of the Cabbage Patch kids. The mass-produced imitations of the high priced "Little People" dolls have been selling out across the country as fast as they can be stocked on the shelves. King says that portable stereos are still a very popular item, after selling well the last two years. He says they are popular with teens and adults, who buy them as gifts or for their personal use in factories, on farm equipment and for leisure time. Another popular item this year has been telephone sales, triggered by the breakup of AT&T and the change to people owning their own telephones. Hodges says that a unique item he has i I B Peggy Willison of the Hideoway Shop shows some of the new fashions for women to John Venner. Blair 's Pet and Garden features some very interesting Christmas gift ideas. Mrs. Cavanaugh and Denise Blair show just a few of these special items...animalbedsand bedding, dog treats, books, and bird feeders. They also offer tropical fish with all the accessories and much more. Blair's will be open Friday. December2 from 6 to 9p.m. to help you celebrate the Christmas Open House in downtown Hastings. They invite you to drop in and visit during this celebration. Blairs PET""1 GARDEN SUPPLIES 144 E. State Street in Hastings Mike King at Music Center shows a color television to Meryl and Linda Peake of Hastings. Televisions are big sellers during this Christmas season. received this year is a wrist television. Only one has been allotted for each Seikc dealer. "This is Dick Tracy right here today," Hodges says. “It has Walkman type ear­ phones, a stop watch, alarm watch and AMFM radio. The antenna is built right into the headphones." One store has experienced a big interest in home exercise equipment. A showroom display of physical fitness equipment has attracted more interest than any other department in the store. Nationally, the Christmas season generally accounts for about 40 percent of total yearly sales and an even larger proportion of profits. National retailers are predicting that gross profit margins will be higher than last year, partly because in­ ventory levels are better managed and stores are having fewer markdowns. Another plus for retailers this year is that Christmas falls on Sunday, giving shoppers an extra shopping day on Saturday. Mailorder houses provide advance signs of the season's prospects. So far, they report strong sales from catalogues mailed to consumers in the fall. JCPenney’s nationally, for instance, reported an 11 percent increase in catalogue orders. The County Seat Lounge is a great place to take a break from shopping. You can relax and enjoy dinner, cocktails and friendly people. Gary and Carla Rizor invite you to join them at the Christmas Open House on Friday, December 2 from 6 to 9p.m. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 1 1983, Page 9 CaroLJHahn what’s cookin’ A Vegetarian Holiday Roast by Elaine Gilbert Carol Hahn love* to cook and does so with excellence. Here, she's ready to serve a special Vegetarian Holiday Roast with carrots and peas and mashed potatoes served in the potato skin. The roast is a family favorite that most likely will be served for her family's Christmas dinner. (Bonner photo) West State Street Hastings, Michigan Cordially invites you to our... Christmas Open House Friday, December 2...6 to 9 p.m. Terry and Judy Chase Christmas dinner at the Hahn household will feature a table laden with deliciously prepared foods primarily of vegetables, grains, fruits and nuts. Anyone who can't imagination a such a vegetarian holiday meal surely hasn’t tasted Carol Hahn's cooking. Delicious is the only way to describe a recent meal, featuring a holiday •‘roast,” she prepared for this reporter. The family’s meals are primarily vegetarian, except for a few rare exceptions when they go out for dinner. Carol says it was a personal preference to switch to vegetarian meals about a decade ago. She became interested in vegetarian cooking after attending some cooking seminars when she and her husband. Glenn, lived in Loma Linda, Calif. "It’s fun learning new things and new ideas in cooking,” she said. "Good health is something you work on for a lifetime. “We feel much better healthwise, now that we’re not eating meat." Some vegetarians, like the Hahns, include some eggs, cheese and milk in their diet. It’s strictly a matter of personal preference for vegetarians whether they do or not, she notes. The main emphasis is to focus on foods that are healthful for the body. Carol has amassed her own collection of favorite recipes by trying and sampling many and discarding those she and her family are not satisfied with. Some of the recipes she likes have come from friends and fellow-church members. For a Christmas meal, for instance, the Vegetarian Holiday Roast she shares with readers this week can be served with a bread dressing, gravy, several vegetables, rolls, potatoes, and a salad plus dessert to make a fine holiday spread. For anyone considering a switch to vegetarian meals, Carol advises that it’s best to do it one-step at a time. “Don't replace meat with vegetables all at once,” she ad­ vises. Although she sometimes purchases commercial protein substitutes, she says it really isn’t necessary because you can have balanced meals using vegetables, grains, fruits and nuts. “It helps you lose weight too,” she said. Carol was horn in the Detroit area and raised in South Lyon. She graduated from Adelphian Academy in Holly and then studied secretarial courses for two years at Andrews University in Berrien Springs. She enjoyed a four-year stint as a depart­ mental secretary in a hospital at Loma Linda, Calif, while her husband attended school to become a dentist. When the couple moved back to Michigan, they settled in Tecumseh where he was associated with two other dentists. It was through an advertiser .ent in a dentist’s journal that they discovered Hastings. They decided to follow-up on an ad which told of a dental practice that was for sale here. They were immediately attracted to the community and Glenn opened a dental office in Hastings in July of 1973. “We love it here,” says Carol. In fact, the couple could be called Barry County boosters. Both talked their parents into moving to the area to share their en­ joyment of the community and maintain close ties. The Hahns have two children — Lori who is 94 and Kevin who is seven. The family enjoys many activities together including swimming, boating, snowmobiling, and going for walks through the woods. Carol says she likes to spend her days doing things for her family, home, church and her children’s school. Helping students do craft projects is a favorite activity. Sewing is a hobby she likes, but she says she doesn’t sew as much as she used to do. “I love anything to do with music,’’ especially playing the piano and organ. Carol is one of the organists at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Hastings where she is a member. She is the music coordinator for the church and also helps with the choir. Carol has been playing piano since age eight. Three years ago she decided to learn how to play the organ. Cooking and having company for dinner is another way she likes to spend her time. Carol says her recine in this week’s column is one she really likes and was one of the first vegiiarian recipes she learned to prepare. She also notes that sliced mushrooms or diced green pepper may be added to the holiday roast. Also the walnuts may be substituted with pecans, if preferred. Dave Leary invites you in during the Christmas Open House. Friday, Dec. 2, 6-9 p.m. to Leary's Sport Center, your Levi's headquarters in Hastings. Dave and his staff would like to show you their comfortable Carhartt wear for cold weather, clothing and footwear by Adidas and Nike. Leary's can also outfit you for cross country skiing and provide equipment for other sports. Join Dave and the crew, Friday evening. SPORT CENTER 123 E. STATE ST HASTINGS PH 945 2152 Vegetarian Holiday Roast Saute in small saucepan with a little oil: 1iarge onion, diced; 4-cup celery, thinly sliced. Set aside. Mix together in a large bowl: 2-cups cooked brown rice, a 24-ounce carton small curd cottage cheese, 2-eggs, 1-Ta bl espoon dried parsley flakes, 1-Tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet seasoning sauce, 4-teaspoon seasoned salt, 2-Tablespoons melted margarine, 34-cups crushed Special K cereal, and 4-cup chopped walnuts. Add sauted onions and celery and stir well. Spray bread pan lightly with PAM. Spoon mixture into the pan, patting to make firm and even around the edges (it can be filled to within about 4-inch of the top). Bake for 50-minutes at 350-degrees. Serve immediately or refrigerate to cool. Cut into 4-inch slices, using spatula to remove and arrange on plate, reheat, and serve with your favorite gravy. S.S. Stitcfie/cg welcomes you to tkei/t Chftistmas^pen^ouse on^Tftiday, -Decembeft 2 ^/iom 6 to 9 p.m. Our Christmas gift to you ir.,.10% OFF STOREWIDE Friday and Saturday, December 2 and 3. Some special items are discounted even more during the Open House Friday night. \ s.S. Stitchery George and Hazel Brown of Brown's Custom Interiors are celebrating their first Christmas in their new business home at 221 N. Industrial Park Dr. They are pictured in their store's Bath Shop, where you can find some great gift ideas. And. of course, during the Cnristmas Open House. Friday, Dec. 2. 9a.m. to 8 p.m., they and their staff will be happy to show you through the entire new store. Join them for the Christmas season opener. Custom JIf v Interiors I 221 N Industrial Park Drive Hastings Mi< higan 49050 Phone 616 945 2479 212 W. Mill Street (ocross from post office) "A new tradition is beginning"in Hastings. Steve Steward and Bill Dreyer of Village Squire offerfine men's clothing that make great gifts! They welcome you to join them at their Christmas Open House on Friday. December 2from 6 to 9p.m. 130 East State Street in Hastings town by George H. Brown Ann Baas. Ken Radant. Sue Radant. Denny Myers (seated) and the other members of the WBCH staff invite you to attend our Christmas Open House, Friday. Dec. 2. 6-9 p.m. Enjoy refreshments while you visit with us and see our offices. WBCH AM 1220 ...FMStereo 100 119 West State in Hastings �4 -i The Hastings Banner—Thursday, December 1. 1983, Page 10 Saturday children’s movie offers parents free time Breads, Pies, and More ...dinner rolls, cookies, cakes... everything you need for the holidays! You can sample Kristine Hall's baked goods at the Christmas Open House on Friday, December 2from 6 to 9p.m. Place your orders early! Parents who may need a little free time to get their Christmas shopping done will be happy to know that the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with The Cinema in downtown Hastings, is sponsoring two matinees for children, Saturday, Dec 3. Showtimes are at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Admission is $1, which includes a free box of popcorn. No birthday passes. Presented will be '‘Yor, The Hunter from the Future", rated PG, an adventure-fantasy starring Reb Brown as a magnificent, fair­ haired warrior in search of his past, and his people. Also starring is Corrine Clery, a French-born actress, as the beautiful princess who provides an important link to Yon’s past It is a time when marauding bands of primitive savages wander the Earth desperately struggling to find food, shelter and safety from the vicious, gargantuan beasts that roam the desolate mountains. The only clue to Yor’s past is the gold medallion that hangs about his neck, the origin of which is unknown even to him. While in his lonely quest, Yor rescues a small band of hunters from an enormous prehistoric monster. In gratitude, the tribe adopts Yor as one of their own, and promises to help in his search. In the Land of Pygmies, they stumble across the secret which may solve the mystery of Yor’s past when they encounter the princes, who, like Yor, wears a gold medallion about her neck. But before she can tell what she knows, they are attacked by a horde of barbaric human scavengers and the princess is mortally wounded. With her last breath, the dying princess tells them of a vision she has had, of a floating land across the Great Sea and the strange tribe that lives there. Yor and his companions set our for the Great Sea, battling more terrifying beasts and surviving the ravages of natural and man-made disaster which impede them. Their explorations finally take them to the island home of an advanced civilization, a place where past and future collide, where time and technology are paradoxically reversed. There, the secret which has eluded Yor for so long is revealed in a terrifying climactic struggle for the future of mankind. Dance to ‘Twilight’ at Chamber’s Holiday Ball Below Naturally Yours on the corner of State Street and Jefferson Street (entrance on Jefferson) , . S B * 4s 4 1 The Hastings Cinema will be the site of two children’s matinees on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The movies are designed to allow parents some free shopping time and to give the kids an afternoon of fun. Santa has busy schedule ahead Hair care products by Redken... what a great gift idea! The Hair Tree will be celebrating the Christmas season on Friday, December 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. Please join Millie and Tom at their Christmas Open House and share refreshments with them too. The... 101 West State St. in Hostings Phone 948-8533 Below Naturally Yours on the earner of State Street and Jefferson Street (entrance on Jefferson) Ted's Restaurant is open six days a week. Relax and take a break from your shopping and join them for a delicious meal. Ted’s Restaurant 101 West State Street in Hastings (Located in "Naturally Yours") “Twilight", a four-piece band from Grand Rapids, will provide the entertainment for this year’s Holiday Ball, to be held Saturday, Dec. 3, in the Community Building on the Barry County Fairgrounds. Activities get underway at 9 p.m. Tickets for the ball are $15 a couple, $7.50 single, and may be purchased at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office, or from any chamber board member. Tickets may also be purchased at the door the night of the dance. Groups of eight or more may reserve tables by calling the Chamber office, phone 945-2454. Dress is semi-formal. A cash bar will be provided, as well as light snacks, and ball­ goers may bring their own hors d’oeuvres. There will also be door prizes and raffles for gifts donated by area merchants. Proceeds will go to Light-a-Light, a drive to replace worn, downtown Christmas decorations. Although it is an expense to maintain and replace the lights, it is felt that this adds to the community Christmas spirit, states a Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce press release. "To give you some idea, the cost can be as high as $800 for light replacement and so on.” states the release. The members of “Twilight” are Mary Koelzer. Steve VanPortFliet, Buu Clark and Vonnie Lemier. Music will be from the 1950s to present, and songs will be played upon request. and Friday, Dec., 16, from 6-8 p.m., the Santa Clause will be taking up residence in Hastingsevery day, from Dec 3— 23, to give I National Bank of Hastings Friday, Dec. 23, and at the Barry County Lumber Home all the kiddies a chance to tell their Christ­ Center Saturday, Dec. 17, from 9 a.m. to mas wishes. Thanks to certain "clauses" in the jolly old man's contract, he’ll be moving noon. All other times, Santa can be found in his from store to store a lot of the time. He can be found each Sunday at Penny’s, starting at, home, located at the comer of State and Jefferson Sts., during the evenings, from 6 -8 1 p.m,, and the Village Squire, (formerly p.m., except for Tuesday, Dec. 15, when the Cleveland's), each Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. St. Old Man will start and end a half hour Nick will also make stops at Brown's Custom earlier. Interiors, Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 6-8 p.m.. Santa’s Schedule Ben Franklin's.............. 1-4 p.m. Penny's........................... 1-3 p.m. Ben Franklin's.....6-8 p.m. Village Squire.............. 6-8 p.m. Brown's Custom Interiors................. 6-8 p.m. Dec. 8,9 Ben Franklin's............ 6-8 p.m. Dec. 10 Barry County lumber Home Center........ 1-3 p.m. Dec. 11 Penny's......................... 1 -2 p.m. Dec. 12 Ben Franklin’s.............. 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3 Dec. 4 Dec. 5 Dec. 6 Dec. 7 Village Squire........... 6-8 p.m. Ben Franklin's........... 6-8 p.m. Ben Franklin's . 5:30-7:30 p.m. Brown's........................ 6-8 p. m. Barry County Lumber Heme Center........... 1-3 p.m Dec. 18 Penny's........................... 1-3 p.m. Dec. 19 Ben Franklin's.............. 6-8 p.m. Dec. 20 Village Squire.............. 6-8 p.m. Dec. 21,22 Ben Franklin's... 6-8 p.m. Dec. 23 National Bank Hastings................... 2-4 p.m. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. 13 14 15 16 17 Denise, Ken and Chris are just three of the staff members at Razor’s Edge who invite you in for the Christmas Open House, Friday. Dec. 2. 6 to 9p.m. Friday, December2from 6 to 9p.m. The Cinema in Hastings will be showing Yor, The Hunter From the Future” as its Saturday movie fare. Here the mysterious gold medallion that Yor wears around his neck is the only clue in his quest to learn about his origins. The show is rated PG. The Christmas gift ideas at Razor s Edge start with make­ up from On-Stage and Redken. the quality line of Redken hair care products and a new selection of earrings. Gift cer­ tificates make great gifts to give someone a new hairstyle permanent or visits to the Ultra-Tan Tanning Booth. Join the Razor's Edge professionals. Friday evening. « REDKEN Sahin Prrunfttiun Centci 112E. Court St. Hastings. Michigan Ph. 948-8767 Naturally Yours offers so many good things! Naturally, Gary and Sue Huizenga will be celebra­ ting the Christmas season and invite you to join them at their open house on Friday, December 2 from 6 to 9p.m. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. December 1. 1983. Page 11 Come to ouft koCiday p/temie/te... What does Christmas mean in the modern world? It meuis the "fleshliness” of Jesus that connects Christ with every corner of our lives. Christian faith cannot be a separate pigeonhole of living. It is rather the force that integrates the many departments of our lives, binding them together under His Lordship, voiding the artificial separation of the religious from the non-religious. You're invited to a special pre-season Holiday Premiere on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. December 1, 2 and 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30p.m. You'll see the most colorful, beautiful floral arrangements for the holidays. Table decorations, centerpieces, designs to adorn your holiday clothes, and our huge selection of holiday gifts. We'll also be serving refreshments along with all these fresh ideas. So do join us. We'd like to show you our appreciation for your year-long support. And we'd like to show you lots of ways to make this holiday season bloom. Also, register for ourfree drawing. We also have...!07» off cash and carry (except already discounted, items), roping (fresh pine), and fresh wreaths. What does Christmas mean in the modern world? by Rev. Michael Anton Grace Lutheran Church At home, on die evening of the day I recei'-ed this writing assignment from The Banner, 1 announced the given topic: “What does Christmas mean in the modern world?”. One of our sons immediately piped up: “It means lots of money for parents!" Tim and Mike King invite you to the world of home entertainment during the Christmas Open House, Friday, December 2from 6 to 9p.m. You’llfind RCA televisions and videodisc players, stereos by Sanyo and Pioneer, Sanyo micro wa ve o vens, Regency scanners, music systems for your car and a department full of musical instruments. And, there's more. Visit Music Center for refreshments and entertainment during the Christmas Open House. Music Center ...in Hastings 138 West State Street Phone 945-4284 Indeed’ American folk have grown quite accustomed to the Christmas syndrome that revolves around presales, scrambling crowds, tired feet, last-minute sales, and lots of bucks flowing out for the season’s current fad. Commercialization of the Holy Nativity has become so rampant that “Keep Christ in Christmas” signs have appeared for some years now. And it is surely true that the Christ Child is altogether too easily swallowed up by the vultures of glitter and greed and NiemanMarcus catalogs (lower-priced catalogs will also do the job). But the heartbeat of Christmas can also be muffled when we divorce God from the flesh. In our anxious drive to retrieve the Babe from the smothering tinsel and wrap, we can “spiritualize" Him right out of His God-given purpose. It happens when we separate our "churchy" celebration of Christmas from all the other ways we remember the event. It happens when "keeping Christ in Christmas” amounts to letting Christ rule over Christmas worship, but little else. It happens when Jesus’ birth is allowed no connection with family life, vocational choice, relations with the neighbors, drug abuse or missile development. Countless greeting cards will portray that loveliest of pastoral scenes: Joseph, Mary and Jesus, surrounded by straw and animals and a few stars peeking through the roof. It is a warm scene. And it should rekindle our desire to strengtlien family ties. And it should renew our appreciation of the quiet simplicity God used to bless the world with His Son. But above all this idyllic portrait should be a resounding reminder of the Fourth Gospel, John 1:14: "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth; we have beheld His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father.” Let’s hear the first part again: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us...” This is not God thundering His proclamation from Mt. Olympus or even Mt. Sinai. This is not God hiring a pilot to lay out His message in smoky letters across the sky. This is God taking on human form, coming into our skin, looking like us, feeling like us — being one of us. This is “in-carnation" — God in the flesh. The Babe then is far more than just a special little fellow whom His mother nurses and caresses and His father beams over. He is the One who will grow to manhood in the same flesh, receive His baptism from John and commence His three-year march to the cross. It is His appointed destiny to suffer the very worst that humans ever have to endure, including the ultimate — death. It is His purpose to bear in His flesh the price of human evil, and in His crucifixion to die a redeeming death in behalf of the world. It is His future to be raised up on a glorious Easter morning in triumph over every last enemy confronting us. This Babe becomes the One who rescues His people from their sins — by the forgiveness of those sins — and by the renewal of His people. And He does all this in the flesh. What does Christmas mean in the modem world? It means the “fleshliness" of Jesus that connects Christ with every comer of our lives. Christian faith cannot be a separate pigeonhole of living. It is rather the force that integrates the many departments of our lives, binding them together under His Lordship, voiding the artificial separation of the religious from Jie non-religious. In describing Himself, Jesus quotes from the prophet Isaiah in Luke 4:18, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has set me to proclaim release to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at'liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord." Our Lord is wholistic in His healing and renewal. He seeks the new life and salvation of the whole person, the whole world. The Babe in the manger is God’s vivid illustration of His concern for created life. The Child bespeaks God’s vital interest in the preservation of committed family life, in company policies that do not discriminate on illegitimate grounds, in court systems that provide justice for the poor as well as those who can afford expensive lawyers, in laws that uphold the sanctity of life and do not cater to what is expedient, in personal morality that has a higher goal than self-satisfaction, in national policy that places human need above the purely economic. We "an bury Christ in the wrapping paper. We can separate Christ from the flesh. We need ac neither. We can allow Him to renew His creatures and His creation with the power of God who seeks the salvation of all our relationships. gifstpfOcral all who attend! ^Ba^owQa/tdens^o/iist 1505 South Jefferson Street in Hastings Phone 945-2132 or 945-5029 Bosley Pharmacy is the friendly pharmacy on South Jefferson Street where you can meet Dave Jasperse, Mike Smith and the whole gang during the Christmas Open House, Friday, December 2, 6 to 9 p.m. They would like to show you their selection of fragrances, Timex watches, gift items, stuffed animals, calendars. Prince Gardner leather goods and Christmas cards. Remember to shop South Jefferson Street first! ROSLEY PHRRmncY' 118 South Jefferson in Hastings Phone 945-3429 QJou’/te idnutfed... Mike McKay and Shirley Reaser invite you to shop for all your Christmas needs from gifts for the family to wrapping and ribbons. The Ben Franklin store also has delicious Brachs candies. "Please join us Friday. December 2 for the Christmas Open House 6 to 9p.m. to celebrate the holiday season. " Refreshments will be served. £oav&osteii. !DianecPaauo and aney Qobinson — oj tke — 'Hastings Chambe/t o^ Commence welcome gou to join them at the Christmas ©pen^Uouse Ron and Vera Wood, would like to extend their personal invitation to you to attend the Style Line Open House, Friday, December 2from 6 to 9 p.m. Come in, say hello and help us celebrate the Christmas season. (Refreshments will be served). We offer many fine gift ideas for ladies and teens. Sweaters, blouses, designer jeans, skirts, costume jewelry and more for great gift giving. — on — ranKiin Corner of State Street and Jefferson in Hastings cT/tiday.Qeeembe/t 2 6 to 9 p.m. 115 South Jefferson Street in Hastings STYLE LINE 329 N. Broadway, Hastings Ph. 948-9286 �Tha Hasting* Banner— Thursday, December 1, 1983, Page 12 How the holiday was celebrated A Christmas past of 100 years ago A sampling of popular Christmas toys from 100 years ago. ^Books etc. invites you... ... to join us in a "Celebration of the Season" Open House from 6 to 9p.m. on Friday, December 2. BMK3 Ruth and John Hughes 133E. State St. Downtown Hastings 8 BOOKS etc_ QJou axe coxdtaCCg invited to oux cawdCeClgkt Ctoistmas ©pen94ouse ‘3’xiday.cDecembe* 2 ^tom 6 to 9 p.m. by Steve Horton A Christmas past. .. what was one like 100 years ago for our ancestors? Would we recognize their customs of celebration? The answer is “yes", but with a qualifier. While many of our current yuletide traditions and practices were well in place by the 1880s in this part of the country, much of the evolution of those traditions and practices — an American Christmas if you will — only came about during the early and mid-18005. What prompted and then molded our way of celebrating the holiday? Like numerous other customs in the American melting pot, the seeds for many of our Christmas traditions were brought over by the different ethnic groups that settled in New World. A borrowing here and there and a blending together, in turn, gave them their unique American flavor. In addition to that was some good old native-born ingenuity, talent and imagination that provided an added dimension. “When you talk about where certain of our Christmas traditions come from, you're talking about history," pointed out John Patterson, director at Historical Charlton Village and Park. "And, when you take the time to learn some of that history, it makes some of the things we do during this time of year more fun and more meaningful.” Jan Mecoli, head of interruptive programs at Charlton, said that most people in this area, and throughout the country, celebrated what is known as a “Victorian Christmas” during the 1880s. That type of holiday, she said, included a tree, Santa Claus, ex­ changing presents, holiday parties, a Christmas Day church service, and a sumputous afternoon meal. Mhny of those traditions, however, in­ cluding the celebration itself, Patterson and Mecoli pointed out, were not that widespread earlier in the century. “Generally the English people didn’t celebrate the holiday until Prince Albert (a German) married Queen Victoria in the 1840s and brought along some of his coun­ try’s tradition,” explained Patterson. “Whether it was part of their marriage contract or an agreement between them, they began observing the holiday. Here in Michigan it was business as usual on Christmas Day during the early part of the 19th Century. Banks and stores stayed open. If there was any kind of celebration done, it was probably done on St. Nicholas' Feast Day on Dec. 6. "One of the traditions Prince Albert brought with him, and which the English people quickly embraced, was the Christmas tree,” Patterson said. "In 1848 a picture of a decorated table tree appeared in a drawing of the Illustrated London News and the English fell in love with the idea,” he added. "Then the tradition came over here and became even more popular because of our availibility of evergreens. The tradition, of course, wasn’t entirely new to us because of the large German population who already lived here. It was during the 1850s though that the tree tradition became widespread here.” Mecoli said that a local family in the 1880s would have gone out and cut their own tree. “They then would have trimmed in between the branches to allow room for placing candles on the tree,” she added. "Decorating was a family experience and was thought out,” she said, “and was generally done on Christmas Eve. The decorating was described as ‘dressing the tree' and putting the tree in place was called •planting the tree’.” Trimmings — most of them h?ndm°de — might include toys, little presorts, tinsel, popcorn and cranberry strings, and pinecones and walnuts painted gold. “Children created many of the ornaments which were usually made out of paper,” she added. While tiie Christmas tree and its ac­ companying decorations were a German import by way of England, the tradition of Santa Claus came about in part from the Netherland's St. Nicholas, the imagination of Dr. Clement Moore, and the drawing talent of Thomas Nast. St. Nicholas was a Christian bishop of the Fourth Century. By the 12th Century his feast day on Dec. 6 was celebrated throughout Europe. "After the Reformation he fell into disfavor,” Patterson noted. “The Protestants felt it was too much of a Catholic practice and the Catholics themselves did not keep it up as fervently as they had previously.” One of the exceptions was Protestant Holland. In that country St. Nicholas evolved after the Reformation into a gift giver, particularly for the young. And, when the Dutch settled Manhattan and upper New York, they brought along the tradition. Qe^estmeKte and g»eat gl^t ideas! Potttry... Fumiturt... Gifu 117 W. State Street in Hastings _ You’re welcome to stop tn at Lewis Realty during the Christmas Open House, Friday, December2 from 6 to 9p.m. fora friendly visit with Ron Lewis and Pete Dull. They're always willing to meet with theirfriends and customersand they would like you to join them to start your holiday celebration. 140 W. State Street in Hastings Troditional toys like these above might well have found there way under an 1880s holiday tree. Gift giving, along with many of our current Christmas customs, was well in place 100 years ago. Those traditions and practices, however, were not that widespread during the earlier port of that century. How Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer was born "Reginald, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" ...? Now hold on a minute! Every kid in America knows his name is Rudolph. Who's Reginald? Try Us...You’ll Like Us!!! $050 SPECIAL OFFER of a 3-Month Subscription............. r (Just for those folks you have never subscribed before, or who subscribed before, but haven’t received the paper in some time...this offer is FOR YOU!) Now you con receive The Hastings Banner in your home Hastings Banner Add My Name to Your... "TRY US” Subscribers Name__ Address City__ , Ml. Zip Phone. (BARRY COUNTY ONLY) Return this coupon with your check to: THE HASTINGS BANNER P. O. Box B Hastings. Michigan 49058 I .every week at this special "TRY US" introductory offer. 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Take advantage of this new Special "Try Us Subscription Offer...only $2.50 for 3 months. Return the coupon (left) with a check for $2.50 to The Hastings Banner and become better informed! It almost happened in 1939 when Robert L. May, a poetry-writing copywriter for Montgomery Ward was asked to develop some ideas for a Christmas booklet to be handed out to children visiting the com­ pany's retail stores. May's first idea about a reindeer with a shiny nose received a cool reception. But he believed in the character that was taking shape in his mind. When he and artist-friend came up vith some whimsical illustrations of a loveable reindeer with a bright red nose, May’s proposal won immediate approval. Next came the name. Rollo and Reginald were among the three names considered, but neither had the right ring for May, and Rudolph was born. The story took shape with may's four-year-old daughter, Barbara, serving as his toughest critic. That Christmas, 2.4 million copies of the now internationally famous story were presented to children all over the country. Rudolph reappeared in 1946 in a similar holiday promotion that required 3.6 million copies of the booklet. The following year, Montgomery Ward gave the copyright for Rudolph to May. Two years later, Rudolph’s longevity was assured when Johnny Marks wrote his famous “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer” song. Gene Autry’s recording rocketed to the top of the hit parade in 1949 — Rudolph’s 10th birth­ day. It was Autry's biggest selling record. May later recalled, “When Rudolph became so popular, I felt like a father whose son had become president. I had created something bigger and more important than 1 could ever hope to be.” Rudolph went on to become a TV star in 1964 and reruns have delighted children of all ages almost every year since. May’s great affection for his life-like creation continued until 1976, when he died at the age of 71. Rudolph was 37. That Christmas, Rudolph’s nose didn’t glow hardly at all. and it’s said that Santa had to make his rounds without him because he was so sad. But he’ll continue to make his usual rounds with Santa this Christmas Eve, foggy or not. Other countries also had traditions of gift givers. In Germany it was Christkindl (translated as Christ Child) who was later known as Kriss Kringle. He was not con­ sidered though as the infant Jesus by the Germans, but rather as a good fairy or angel. TheScandanavians, meanwhile, thought of their gift giver as a fat old man who carried a bag of toys and pulled a sleigh. The English had a Father Christmas and the Russians a Father Frost. Santa took on a more familiar look in 1809 when Washington Irving of New York described St. Nick as having a pipe and, laying a finger on the side of his nose, taking off in his wagon over the treetops. Dr. Clement Clarke Moore, a professor of Greek and Hebrew in Manhattan, however, was largely responsible for giving us our present concept of Santa Claus. In 1822 he composed a poem for his daughter which he called “T’was the Night Before Christmas". A year later it was published anonymously and it wasn’t until 1837 that Moore admitted to being the author. “While Moore borrowed from the earlier ideas of the gift giver and of St. Nick, he was responsible for giving Santa many of his current characteristics,” Patterson ex­ plained. “The idea of Santa coming down the chimney seems to have originated with Moore. Also it was Moore who first described him as an elf-like character and who gave him his jolly aspects and rosy cheeks. Moore was also the one who decided to have eight reindeer who could fly pulling the sleigh.” Peterson noted that ‘The Children’s Friend’ by New Yorker Burton Stevenson had made mention of a reindeer pulling a sleigh and was written prior to Moore’s piece, but there was no way of telling whether the latter man got his idea fr om that or from his own imagination or whether it was part of the Manhattan folklore of that period.” While Moore described Santa or St. Nick with words, it was Thomas Nast, a drawer for Harper's Weekly during the mid and late1800s, who provided the visual portrait. "The image of Santa that we generally have today came about from the various drawings Nast did on the Christmas subject and of St Nick," Patterson pointed out. By the 1880s, Mecoli noted, American children were anxiously anticipating Santa’s arrival down the chimney with a bagful of goodies while his eight reindeer waited on tiie roof. Along with that tradition, she added, children and adults also took part in various parties during the 12 days between Christ­ mas and Epiphany. “There were a lot of parlor games played," she elaborated. "One of the games for the younger children was a bean auction that had them bid on gifts with beans. For the older children there were taffy pulls and candy pulls. "A lotof the Christmas activities back then seem to have been more secular, revolving around the home rather than the church," Mecoli pointed out. "The religious aspects of Christmas, of course, depended on the particular belief of a person or family and those practices varied.” By the 1880s though, the tradition of going to a church service on Christmas Day had evolved for many denominations. "Meet Victorian families had an early breakfast so gifts could be opened and then went to church,” she said. Gifts that might find their way under an 1880b' tree varied of course with age and sex. Little boys might be given tool boxes, boxing gloves, skates, stamps and stamp albums, lanterns, jack knives, adventure books, or cap pistols. Little girls might receive party fans, jewlry, monogramed note paper, or books and always a doll or two. For women there might be doolies, silver tea balls and silver tea strainers, photo frames, boxes, fans, vases, jewlry, or a dressing mirrors. For men there might be cigars and cigarette cases, scarves, mufflers, rare or grotesque jewlry (in preference to fine and pretty), umbrellas and a good whip or carriage rope. For grandmothers gifts might include foot stools, a pot of primroses, folding fruit knives, a screen to keep out drafts, or a wonder ball of yarn that contained various small gifts which were found as grand­ mother knitted with it “Word games were getting to be popular along with other bor.rd games,” Mecoli noted. “Cast iron toys, particular of machines, were getting popular also.” Traditional items like rocking horses, wagons, doll carriages and so cn might also be found under the tree. “People of that era also gave presents to poor people," she pointed nut. “Gift giving was not just for the family." The Christmas meal played a large part in a Victorian celebration as well. The extended family usually gathered with adults and older children sitting at the main table while the younger ones were placed at a second table. “There were no courses served," Mecoli said. “Everything was placed on the table and served and eaten at whim." The fare traditionally included turkey with chestnut, oyster or cornmeal dressing, two or three styles of potatoes, stuffed vegtables, dark gravy, branched peaches, lots of preserves, a large roast, and one or two hams. For dessert there might be a ball of plum pudding. "A meal continued for two hours or so with second and third helpings served,” Mecoli noted. “Afterwards the little ones were sent to oed for a nap, the women went off to another room, and the men brought out decanteurs of wine." This drawing of St. Nick was done by Thomas Nast. a drawer for Harper's Weekly during the mid and late-1880s. Nast’s renditions are largely responsible for our current conception of what Santa Claus is suppose to look like. Gilmore Jewelers (pictured, front row, Mary Gilmore, Carol Potter, Jerry Walters, back, Cathy French and Henry Leinaar) cordially invite you to open this Christmas season at their Christmas Open House on Friday, December 2 from six to nine Refreshments will be served. Gilmore Jewelers offer a fine selection of diamonds, watches and gifts for Christmas giving and the staff will help you select just the right item. �The Hastings Benner— Thursday, December 1, 1983, Page 13 Ten of the best honored on all-county girls team Three Delton, three Hastings, two Lakewood girls head select squad The First Team by Steve Vedder As far as success goes it wasn't the best of falls for Barry County girls basketball squads. Only two of the five teams managed .500 or better records. But don’t get the wrong idea. That doesn’t mean there wasn’t outstanding individual talent on some of those teams — in fact, quite the contrary. Barrj County does possess some fine girls basketball talent and the first BannerReminder all-county basketball team features 10 pieces of evidence to substantiate that statement. Named to the first team of the BannerReminder squad are Paula Atkinson and Amy Atkinson of Hastings, Kellie Price and Michelle Behrenwald of Lakewood and Sue Hogg of Delton. The second team includes Karen Williams of Hastings, Jamie Carpenter of Maple Valley, Laurie Hooper of Middleville and Melinda Bromley and Kim Baker of Delton. That has to be more talent than there is gold in Fort Knox. Heading the first team are the Atkinson sisters from Hastings. Pa’tla, a senior, blossomed this season after playing in the shadow of Kelly Mogg a year ago. A two-year starter who led the coimty in scoring with a 21.5 average, Paula also averaged 9.2 rebounds and had 61 blocked shots. Amy, just a sophomore, averaged 17.2 points and 8.2 rebounds in her first vanity season. A deadly shooter, Amy hit an un­ canny 50 per cent of her field goal attempts (125 of 248). Hastings coach Pat Murphy doesn't un­ derestimate the value of either girl. "Paula’s ability to rebound and shoot outside and inside helped us a lot this year. She was a team player," said Murphy. "Amy's contribution to the team was her ability to move into position for a good shot ora rebound as well as passing the ball.” Lakewood's Price and Behrenwald are also outstanding players as both were named to the Tri River team. It was the secund time for Behrenwald. Price, a 5-8 junior guard, led the Vikings in scoring (17 points per game), assists (4.4) and steals (4.7). In one five-game stretch when Lakewood was racked with injuries Price averaged well over 20 points per game. Lakewood coach Ron Coppess said Price was a clutch peformer. "What surprised me was her ability to go to the basket late in the game,” said Cop­ pess. "I never had a player who wanted the ball as much as she did in those situations.” Behrenwald’s statistics were held down a bit because of injuries. The 6-0 senior center still averaged nine points per game and 13.7 rebounds. The Lakewood captain had some memorable games in her career such as last Paula Akinson Amy Atkinson Michelle Behrenwald Kellie Price Sue Hogg The Second Team Karen Williams season’s struggle against No. 1 ranked Okemos. All Behrenwald did against tne Chieftans' veteran 6-2 center was pour in 18 points and notch 19 rebounds. Her top per­ formance this year was a 17-point, 21rebound night against Cedar Springs, a team which featured two 6-0 and 5-11 ballplayers. Rounding out the first team is Delton's Sue Hogg. The 6-1 senior is a two-time all-KVA selection who averaged 12.4 points and 16 rebounds per game this season. She also contributed 35 assists and 34 steals — rare statistics from someone who plays un­ derneath like Hogg. The individual talent of the BannerReminder all-county team doesn’t stop, however, with thefirstteam. The second unit is also loaded with five excellent players. Kim Baker For instance there is the case of the 5-2 senior point guard from Hastings, Karen Williams. The Saxon co-captain had 66 assists and 68 steals as well as averaging 10.5 points and three rebounds per game. The Panthers’ junior tandem of Melinda Bromley and Kim Baker teamed with Hogg to nearly bring a district basketball title to Delton. Bromley led Delton in scoring at 13.5 points per game and also chipped in 63 steals, 48 assists and 132 rebounds. Baker scored at a 8.9 clip per game while leading the team in assists (83) and steals (57). Laurie Hooper, Middleville's senior center-forward, was an honorable mention O-K Blue all-leaguer and the Trojans’ MVP Melinda Bromley Laurie Hooper and Miss Offense. She averaged 8.1 points and eight rebounds per game. Rounding out the second team is a defensive specialist in Maple Valley's Jamie Carpenter. . The 5-6 senior forward usually matched up yith the opposition’s leading scorer and would nearly always rise to the occasion. She leld Pewamo-Westphalia's all-state center to five points and five rebounds. She held Pennfield's leading scorer to 10 points in two games and Olivet’s leading scorer to 11 points in two games. Offensively, Carpenter averaged five points and five rehounds per game and led the Lions in steals and assists. She was an all-SMAA pick this year. Jamie Carpenter 1983-84 BANNER-REMINDER All-County Girls Basketball Team TEAM Paula Atkinson, Hastings............................................. Senior Amy Atkinson, Hostings................................................ Sophomore Kellie Price, Lakewood.................................................. Junior Michelle Behrenwald, Lakewood................................. Senior Sue Hogg, Dolton............................... ............................ Senior 2nd TEAM Laurie Hooper, Middleville........................................... Senior Jamie Carpenter, Maple Volley .................. Senior Karen Williams, Hastings.............................................. Senior Melinda Bromley, Delton............................................... Junior Kim Boker, Delton ............................. Junior Saxon eagers open schedule Friday Denny O'Mara really doesn’t know what to expect from his 1983-64 Saxon basketball team when it takes the floor at Caledonia on Friday night. Hastings has been practicing since Nov. 14, but O'Mara says that simply hasn’t been enough time for him to fully appraise his team. A three-team scrimmage against Middleville and Olivet last Saturday proved inconclusive. As a result O’Mara can’t quite get a handle on what his team will look like against Caledonia. “We're at the point where most teams are with 10 days of practice," said O'Mara before a recent Hastings practice session. "We’re not executing real well. At times we execute well, but other times we don't. “Nothing is perfected.” O’Mara said the fundamentals that take the most time — rebounding and defense — are the ones that need the most work. Rebounding, as usual, will be crucial to the Saxons success, but that could be a sticky problem because Hastings won't start a large frontline. “Those things take time,” said O'Mara of the rebounding and defense. "It’s coming. I’m not totally displeased." O'Mara says he plans to start juniors Mark Brown and Mike Shaw at the two guard spots. Shaw received the nod in the Saxons’ closest battle for a starting job. The frontline will consist of 6-2 junior Mike Matthews, the only other returning starter besides Brown, at one forward spot, and 6-2 senior Todd Bucher at the other forward. Steve Maurer, a 6-2 senior, will start at center. O'Mara said starting won't automatically mean a lot of playing time. "A lot of people will see a lot of playing time,” he notes. “We have several players that are close in Hastings beat Caledonia in last season's opener and then later again in a district thriller. But the Fighting Scots, like Hastings, lost a pair of key seniors through graduation and O’Mara doesn’t know what kind of a test they’ll present. He is aware, however, there will probably be a height differential...something the Saxons might as well get used to. “We’re going to go into most of our games this year anticipating we’ll be smaller,” said O’Mara. The schedule won’t favor Hastings — at least for the first month of the season. After the Caledonia opener this Friday, the Saxons stay on the road for games at Ionia on Dec. 6 and the Twin Valley opener at Hillsdale on Dec. 16. Hastings’ first home game is slated for Dec. 27 against Parchment. That’s all it takes each month to join our Christmas Club savings plan. Of course, you can save much more. But by setting aside just a few bucks each month, you have the money for gifting when you need it most. And your savings earn interest - 5%% quarterly. It’s amazing how quickly the bucks add up! SAVE: WEEKS: RECELYT1 *5000 PLUS INTEREST ’10000 PLUS INTEREST ’150"° PLUS INTEREST ’25000 PLUS INTEREST ’50000 PLUS INTEREST ’1OOO00 PLUS INTEREST 5%% Interest Paid .< on all completed clubs __ ’1.00... 50 ’2.00.. .50.. ’3.00 .50.. ’5.00 . ..50.. ’10.00. ..50.. ’20.00. ..50.. The major award winners for the 1983 Hastings football team are: (from left) Jim Replogle, Keith Stevens, Larry Hoffman, Dave Gaskill, and Dave Kensington. The award was handed out during the recent banquet for the squad. Hoffman named Saxon ‘Most Valuable Player’ Larry Hoffman has been named as the Hastings football team's Most Valuable Player. Other major awards were: Best Offensive Lineman-Dave Gaskill, Best Defensive Lineman-Larry Hoffman. Best Offensive Back-Dave Kensington, Best Defensive Back-Jim Replogle, and Most Improved- Keith Stevens. Hastings football coach Jeff Simpson has announced the complete list of varsity let­ terwinners in 1983. They are: Scott Bloom, Louis Burroughs, Joel Christensen, Dave Gaskill. Larry Hoffman. Nick Postula, Chuck Prucha, Jim Replogle. Todd Slater, Kevin Trahan. Mike Beck, John Wagner, Jon Douglas, Mike Ellis, Dave Flood. Terry Gibson. Paul Hammond, Dave Kensington, Scott Klevorn, Mike Matthews, Scott Price, Noah Sinclair, Keith Stevens, Steve Swank, Paul Turnes, Dave Brooks. Jon Christensen, Bruce Hoffman, Mike Stout, Jeff Spencer. West State at Broadway MEMBER FDIC All deposits insured up to’100,000°° �The Hastings Banner—Thursday. December 1. 1983, Page 14 Bowling results SUN. NIGHT MIXED Sandbaggers, 38-14; Pin Pals, 34-18; Hot Shots, 334-184; The Hooter Crew, 31-17; Big Four, 31-21; Hosers, 28-24; Escapees, 27-25; The Toads, 264-254; Spare Parts, 264-254; Foul Friends, 254-264; Ailey Cats, 24-28; Really Rotten, 23-25; Buzzin' Cuzzins, 23-29; Tails End, 21-31; Roustabouts, 19-33; White Lightning, 18-34; The Fruins, 18-34; Gutter Dusters, 16-36. High Games and Series (Men): M. Sutton, 181; D. Smith, 192-533; A. Schwennesen, 186503; S. Eaton, 180; R. Snyder, 189-526; J. Martz, 239-567; S. Snyder, 185; K. Allen, 201. High Games and Series (Women): M. Vankuilenburg, 209-530; M. Stewart, 171; M. Snyder, 189; C. Wilcox, 206-532; K. Sch­ wennesen, 190; C. Gaskill, 161; P. Snyder. 200-500; I. Clark, 155. Splits Converted: E. Ingram, 3-8. WED. AFTERNOON Alflen & Assoc., 35; Nashville Locker, 30; Hair Care Center, 29; Ted’s, 29; Champion Tax Service, 26; Varney’s Stables, 25; Gillons Construction, 244; Vogt, 24; Art Meade Auto Sales, 234; Whim-z, 14. High Games and Series: T. J oppie, 149; L. Schantz, 143; K. Becker, 165; O. Gillons, 172; D. Long, 164; B. Handy, 189; E. Bandfield, 179; M. Dull, 172-422; B. Brogindewey, 203510; N. Varney, 187-502; J. McMillon, 185537; L. Barnum, 189-545; L. Bahs, 234-570. Bowler of the Week: Beth Faul, 196-579. MONDAY MIXERS Rodee’s, 314-164; Dennis Hubei Triple A, 30-18; Art Meade Auto Sales, 30-18; Jeff’s Casual Wear, 28-20; Michelob, 26-22; Muir Drugs, 254-224; Carrousd Realty, 25-23; Medical Care Facility, 25-23; Dewey’s Auto Body, 24-24; Gun Ridge Golf, 24-24; Va’ley Realty, 24-24; Cinder Drugs, 22-26; Naturally Yours, 22-26; Muldoon’s, 19-29; Girrbach's, 19-29; Hastings Flower Shop, 19-29; Stalwart Buildings, 19-29; Hastings Bowl, 19-29. High Games and Series: B. Faul, 180-516; M. Snyder. 179; C. Wilcox, 191; P. Snyder. 172; B. Whitaker, 184; D. Keiley, 212-568, V. Eldred, 181; N. Miller, 179; M. VanKuilenburg, 192-530; M. Eaton, 174; F. Schneider, 173; M. Wieland, 170; P. Lambert, 186; W. Denslaw, 179; B. Silsbee, 167. Splits Converted: B. Anders, 6-7-10; E. Moore, 2-10; S. Hanford, 4-7-10; C. Trumbull, 7-6-9-10. BOWLERETTES Farrell’s Heating, 33-15; Mathews Riverview, 31-17; Hecker Agency, 31-17; Kent Oii, 284-194; D.J. Electric, 274-204; Hair Port, 27-21; Coenen’s Construction, 264-214; Hastings Bowl, 254-224; Big George’s, 24-24; Realty World, 23-25; Pen­ nock Hospital, 224-254; Pioneer Motel, 214-264; Reminder, 21-27; Hastings Fiberglass, 20-28; Hair Care Center, 19-29; CO’s, 19-29; Medical Care Facility, 174-304 ; Eina’s Hair Designs, 144-334. High Games and Series: L. Westbrook, 151; F. DeLaat, 152; G. Potter, 142; J. Richardson, 186; S. Sensiba, 163; C. Heifner, 135; J. Hickey, 187-521; T. Skinner, 135; W. Huizenga, 178; K. Barnum, 188-523; N. Goggins, 167; J. Maurer, 176; E. Ulrich, 178; J. Koetje, 178; J. Appelman, 162; G. Gard­ ner, 189; M. Dull, 158. Splits Converted: B. Stuart, 5-10. HASTINGS MFG. CO. Dewey’s Auto, 23894; Office, 198; Machine Room, 2084; Chrome Room, 191; Viking, 185; McDonald’s, 1944; Hastings Flower Shop, 194; Leftovers, 150. High Games and Series: C. Baker, 566; D. Solmes, 213-560; B. Gibson, 201-556; F. Huey, 536; J. Swanson, 213-529; T. Johnston, 523; J. Bell, 523 M. Tucker, 515; W. Beck, 509; P Montague, 503; J. Smith, 502. Library offers camera loan AVALON Next to the State Park Entrance on Briggs Rd. 1 mile south of A42 • Phone 795-7130 New Owaen art New Nefteciep at the Avahw MONDAY NITE FOOTBALL mi Big Screen TV 25*... POPCORN Wednesday Night is... PITCHER BEER NIGHT Thursday is ... 25' HOT DOG NIGHT Friday Night FISH FRY ALL YOU CAN EAT.................. •*.50 Saturday PRIME RIB... *7.95 NEW MENU of Find Food with Doily Specials DINE art ttew DANCE to the KINCTONES — VINTAGE ROCK — Friday and Saturday Nights tn Ten »euiw»tio»i in for new yeani eve ...with the “Klngtones** Hastings Public Library patrons are reminded that the library has available for seven-day loan a Polaroid Sun 660 Autofocus Instant Land camera, patrons must provide their own 600 high­ speed Colorland film, but otherwise the use of the camera is free for eligible borrowers age 16 and older. Holiday times may provide occasion for instant photos of family and guests. The camera should be returned to the library’s return desk rather than in the book drop. Late fines are $2 per day and damage fines will be assessed, said Hastings Librarian Eileen Oehler. Words for the fY’ Floor Hockey - Floor hockey for youth will resume this Saturday, Dec. 3 Anyone who still wants to play may participate by coming at the following times: seventh-eighth grades, 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.; third-fourth grades, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.; fifth-sixth grades, 10:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. The program is held at the Hastings Junior High School’s west gym. There is no charge for this ac­ tivity. Women's Winter Volleyball League - Seven women’s volleyball teams will begin their winter league on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Hastings High School. This is the first year for this progran . Teams participating are: Lake Odessa Livestock, Advocates, Great Lake Federal, Spectrum, Spykers, Hastings National Bank, Hastings Hitters. Men's Volleyball League - All teams or players who are interested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Council’s winter volleyball league are invited to participate every Wednesday at the Hastings High School at 7 p.m. Teams will be formed during the next couple of weeks, with league play beginning the first Wednesday in January. Men's City Basketball League - Twentyone adult men's teams signed up to play in the YMCA-Youth Council’s city basketball league for the 1983-84 season. This is an in­ crease of three teams over last year. Teams playing this year are: C League: The Board, Riverbend Golf Course, Non Runners, Hamlets of Whiffle Tree, Hastings Sweepers, Hastings Sanitary, and Hastings Athletic Boosters meeting Dec. 5 The Hastings Athletic Boosters is growing support from parents, coaches, students, and other interested aoults. The boosters next meeting will be Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the high school choir room. Parking is available behind the high school on the east end for easy access to the choir room. In last month’s meeting, discussions were held on the following topics: 1) membership more input needed from all coaches, volunteers needed from parent group, and student-athletes can be involved; 2) projects - printing of sports schedule cards, Junior High wrestling tournament Sat. Jan. 28, bleachers and fence for girls softball field, all weather track for Johnson Field, and two alumni football games next year; 3) fund raisers - submarine sandwich sales, raffle­ auction, bingo, card party; and 4) new program - soccer. This Monday's main topic will be goal setting for the boosters overall strategy. Priorities of projects could be determined along with the method of fund raising. Any other concerns can be expressed at the meeting, so come out an.’, support our athletic program by becoming an active member of the Hastings Athletic Boosters: by Dave Storms Mutual; B League: Hastings Merchants, Leary's, Flexfab. Chick-N-Fin, Rodee's. C’s Place, C&B Discount. Hastings Oxygen and Cotant's; A League: Rodee's, McDonald’s, Razor’s Edge. Schoolhouse Inn, and Hamilton's Excavating. Parent-Child Programs: Hey, Dad! Who’s more fun than your five to eight year old son or daughter? Nobody, right? Want to have more fun with him or her? Share new ex­ periences on a one-to-one basis? Store up memories to last a lifetime? Join YMCA Indian Guides (father and sons) or Indian Princesses for fathers and daughters. Come to their famly Christmas party, Dec. 15, at Northeastern’s School at 6:45 p.m or call the YMCA at 945-4574. The Christmas program will consist of a visitor from the North, Christmas carols, refreshments, and the Puppet Prospectors. During the Prospector show, you’ll meet Grandpa Wisely, and the Rhinestone Cowboy along with their own famous muppet friends. There is no cost for this party, nor is there a cost for participation in the Indian Guide or Indian Princess program. MEN ONLY! Thursday, December 8 7:00 to 1O:OO P.M. GIVEAWAYS • REFRESHMENTS • LIVE MODELS Drawings at 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. • Must be present to win! $2500 GIFT CERTIFICATE Choose for the ladies on your list from our fine selection of... Lingerie • Sults • Dresses Sweaters • Blouses Slacks • Jeans Fine Accessories PLEASE JOIN US! 1--------------------------------- Scoreboard: YMCA WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL FINAL LEAGUE STANDINGS W L A League Fiberglass 35 5 Advocates 22 14 Great Lakes 20 Hook Auto Supply 14 22 Buckland Insurance 7 29 B League Ink Spots 28 8 Lake Odessa Livestock 27 9 Spykers 20 16 Spectrum I9 l7 McDonald’s 17 19 Thornapple Valley n 25 Bumpers 4 32 Next week games will be open gym in high school from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m First and second place league winners will be taken in the high school at 7:15 p.m. Hastings tennis awards announced Hastings tennis coach Tom Freridge has announced 12 letterwinners for his 1983 Saxon tennis team. Senior letterwinners are Lisa Cain, Teri Kessenich, Angie Weller and Julie Welton. Juniors are Bev DeCamp, Priscilla Dolan, Nancy Hudson, Cris Kruko, Amy Loftus, Kristi Martin, Erin Jacobs and Amber Schaefer. Freshman Anna Loftus also received a letter. Weller, Welton, and DeCamp received captain's stars while Dolan and Loftus received third year plaques. LIGHT TRUCK 8.75x16.5 9.50x16.5 7.50x16 RETREADS $52“ PLUS $52°° *50°° FET FREE Mounting Bennett, Gibbs named MVPs Seniors Brad Bennett and Char Gibbs have been chooser as Most Valuable Players for the Hastings boys and girls cross country teams. Bennett also received his fourth year trophy and captain’s star. It was Gibbs* first letter. Both were state qualifiers this year. Also earning letters this season are: Steve Maurer, Tom Brasil, Mike Shaw, Tom Freridge, Beau King, Brent Tracy, Chris Geething, Paul Kaiser, Wayne Oom, Chuck Robinson and Cherie Bradley, Ronnie Frick, Kim Inman, Jean Chenier, Nikki Dunham, and Maj da Seuss. n keeping with the philosophical values of the Sisters of Mercy, Leila Hospital and Health Cen­ ter reaffirms its commitment to excellence by offering a 'Patient Satisfaction Guarantee." We strive to provide services in a compassion­ ate, concerned and caring manner which deeply respects and reveres each person as unique and special. If, in some way, we have not lived up to these commitments, you will not be charged for services which are not satisfactory. Because of the nature of human illness, we can't guarantee the results of your medical care and the services performed by your physician or dentist. We cannot cover catastrophic events or waiting for services in departments where the more seriously ill patient must be treated first. Otherwise, we guarantee any and all patient services from the time you are admitted until you are discharged. We even guarantee our emergency-trauma and out-patient services. So, if you are ever dissatisfied with our service, we want to know about it. We'll make every ef­ fort to resolve the problem to your satisfaction. If we don't, your account will be adjusted for that particular service. taai SIGNS TIRE SERVICE ---------------Inc.--------------- ?36 S-,Jefferson St- in Hastings Call . . . 945-9549 BARRY COUNTY'S LARGEST INDEPENOENt’dEALER WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL. .. At Leila, when we refer to our values, and our commitment to excellence, we really mean it.. .and that’s a guarantee! Leila Hospital and Health 300i>rthmm,tattlecmk.aiiclHlin4901B teltpni636 962 1551 Innovation Health Care with the Personal Touch Please accept this special invitation to visit us. �The Hostings Bonner— Thursdoy. December 1. 1983. Page 15 .s^ntigaeA Aud’s Antics Genealogy records have importance Genealogy, like charity, begins at home. Fam ily records — critical for the genealogist — are superb sources for the historian as well. Almost every family has collections of scrapbooks, pockets of old letters, official documents or unrecorded wills and deeds, account books, ledgers, autograph books, collections of old family post cards, funeral cards, tools and-or utensils passed from one family generation to the next, or old military accoutrements. , It is easy to overlook the importance of these records for historical and genealogical research into one’s family tree. Much valuable information lurks in private papers and artifacts, the most important of which is the old family Bible. A Bible record is often the only proof that may exist of a marriage, birth or death in the family. Facts concerning these matters were usually entered on the pages of the family Bible printed for that purpose, or on the frontispiece or the blank sheets between the Old and New Testaments, but any page of a family Bible may have records entered on it. Many devout churchgoers marked every text ou which they heard a ser­ mon, sometimes giving the preacher’s name and the date the text was used. More importantly, funeral texts were often marked with the name of the decedent and the funeral date. There is also the possibility that letters, clip­ pings, deeds, wills, and other documents of importance to tne family may have been slipped between the pages of the Bible for safekeeping, or placed between the endpapers and the cover. The Bible was often the only book a family possessed. In it were entered pieces of vital information. There would have been no reason for a false entry to have been made in earlier years as these were simply family records. For that reason, Bible records are accepted as legal documents and have been so accepted in this country at least since the time of the Revolution when Bible records were submitted to substantial claims. Daughters, often when they were married, were given Bibles and copied the data from their parents’ record into their own Bibles before leaving home. If the records span several generations and are all in the same handwriting, they were obviously recorded by someone living at the time of the latest entry; these are less apt to be accurate than if recoded in different hand­ writings indicating that the entries were made at the time the events oc­ curred by a contemporary. When there is an indication that entries were not made as the events occurred, it is well to search for sub­ stantiating data, such as dates from tombstones, church records, newspaper notices, etc. It is also im­ portant to know whether the entries were made in ink or pencil and if there have b’en erasures. Family members, particularly older ones, should be questioned about the location of family Bibles. The Bible may have been taken West by one of the descendants, or it may have been kept by an in-law and passed down through that branch of the family. Wills often made disposition of the family Bible. A wide range of information car. be found in diaries and letters. These records also tell a great deal about their creator. For example, an old diary from 1841, owned by one Elizabeth Lindsay, described her dance-card as being filled with the names of a dozen “young blades” who admired her beauty; and also the empathy she felt for the slaves her father kept and worked on their plantation. It also made mention of a Harmony Hills Chirch in North Carolina, thus proving the existence of that church some 20 years prior to any previously found record of it Diaries often give accounts of visiting relatives, births of babies, and descriptions of local events, par­ ticularly disasters. Old letters mention names of people and tell events with much detail. Dates are often mentioned. Research in personal family records is the most delicate of all genealogical research. The records are privately owned, repose in a private home, and the owners are sometimes bedeviled by envious relatives who dispute or resent their possessions. Too, all families have some information which they are not willing to share with outsiders; it may be recent, or hundreds of years old. There are “skeletons” in every family closet and “black-sheep” in every family. Few, if any, records were kept vn indentured servants or slaves. Rich merchants ensured their passage into the “new” world with promises of food, shelter and a decent life. The average length of time of indenture was seven years. As these people had little or no voice in their survival, many worked the rest of their lives away for these men, or the slaves were sold to other merchants. In any case, it is especially difficult for blacks to trace their correct lineage back to Africa. For those of us who viewed "Roots’’ on television, much insight was brought to our attention in the plight of the black man by Alex Haley in tracing his lineage back to a proud black ancestry. Perhaps future researchers delving into the 20th Century may find collections of canceled checks, receipts, and completed copies of in­ come tax forms among their most valuable sources for a non-letter writing, non-verbal, non-diary keep, ng, television watching population. And that, to me, is sad. Hastings Public Schools BOARD OF EDUCATION November 21. 1983 The regular meeting of the Board of Education was colled to order by G. Wibalda. Pres­ ident. Monday. November 21. 1983, at 7:30 p.m. Members pre­ sent: L. Hoywood. D. Hoekstra. G. Wibalda. J. Lenz. W. Baxter and R. Show. Members absent: J. Toburen. If was moved by D. Hoekstra and supported by J. Lenz that the minutes ol the regular monthly meeting of October 17, 1983, be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by R. Show and supported by D. Hoekstra that the minutes of the special meet­ ing of November 3. 1983, be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by L. Haywood and supported by D. Hoekstra that the minutes of the special meeting of November 10. 1983. be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by D. Hoekstra and supported by R. Show that the Financial Statement as of October 31. 1983. be approved and placed on file. Motion car­ ried. It was moved by W. Baxter and supported by R. Shaw that the Trust and Agency Fund Report as of October 31, 1983. be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by J. Lenz and supported by D. Hoekstra that the Student Services Fund Report be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by D. Hoekstra and supported by R. Shaw that the Monthly Budget Report be approved and placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by D. Hoekstra and supported by J. Lenz that the October paid bilis be approv­ ed as submitted and that the un­ paid bills be approved lor pay­ ment. On roll call, the vote stood ayes all. It was moved by J. Lenz and supported by L. Haywood that the Personnel Report be approv­ ed as submitted. On roll call, the vote stood ayes all. .It was moved by W. Baxter and supported by R. Show that the Board transfer $2,558.28 from the 1958 Pleasantview Debt Retirement Fund - to the 1964 Pleasantview Debt Retire­ ment Fund, thereby closing the 1958 Pleasantview Debt Retire­ ment Fund account. On roll coll, the vote stood ayes all. It was moved by R. Shaw and supported by W. Baxter that the Board approve the General Appropriations Acl Amendment No. 1 to the General Operating Fund as submitted. On roll call, the vote stood ayes all. It was moved by J. Lenz and supported by W. Baxter that the Board approve the 1983-84 hour­ ly wage scale for aides as sub­ mitted. On roll call, the vote stood ayes all. It was moved by D. Hoekstra and supported by L. Haywood that the Board accept, with ap­ preciation, the gift of Texas In­ strument learning aids for all classrooms at Central Elementary School from the Central School P.T.O. On roll call, the vote stood ayes all. It was moved by R. Show and supports I by W. Baxter that the Board accept, with appreciation, the gift of up to $1,700 to pur­ chase uniforms, "warm-up" suits, and knee pods for the High School wrestling team. On roll call, the vote stood ay^s all. It was moved by W. Baxter and supported by R. Shaw that the Board accept, with appreci­ ation, the gift of up to $600 to purchase uniforms for the Jr. High School wrestling team. On roll coll, the vote stood ayes all. H was moved by J. Lenz and supported by D. Hoekstra that the Boar -sdopt the policies and administrative regulation which was submitted to the Board on October 17, 1983. Motion car­ ried. It was moved by W. Baxter and supported by R. Show that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. Judith A. Lenz. Secretory, 12-1 And get a FREE Mickey Mouse stuffed toy! LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE Default homing been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by W. Paul Bishop and Elizabeth A. Bishop, his wife, d/b/a Bishop Forms of Lake Odessa. Ionia County. Michigan, Mortgagors, io Michigan National Bank of Detroit, a national banking association. Mortgagee, dated the 26th day of April. 1982. and recorded in the office of the Regisier of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 3rd day ot May. 1982. in ciber 250 of Barry County Rec­ ords. on page 940. on which mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at the dote of this notice, for prin­ cipal and interest, the sum of Six Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Seven and 32/100(629.377.32) Dollars; And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by scid mortgage or any part thereof. Now. There­ fore. by virtue of the power ol sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan hi such cose mod* and provided, notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 6th day of January. 1984, at 10:00 o'clock A.M., Local Time, soid mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door entrance to the Courthouse in Hastings, Mich­ igan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mort­ gage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at three percent (3%) per annum In excess of Michigan National Bonk of Detroit's ■Prime Rote", and oil legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect it* Interest In the premises. Which said premise* are described a* follow*: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situate In the Township Woodland In the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and described as ‘allows, to-wit: The Northeast % of the South­ east 7« of Section 13. Town 4 North. Range 7 West, and the Southeast 7a of the Southeast 7« of Section 13. Town 4 North, Range 7 West, EXCEPT commen­ cing at the Southeast corner of Section 13, thence North to center of highway, between Sections 13 and 18, Woodland and Sunfield, thence following c nter of Highwayjin Southwest direction 16 rods 8 feet, thence South to low water line of Saddle Bag Lake, thence North­ easterly along margin of Lake to beginning. During the twelve month* Im­ mediately following th* sale, the property may be redeemed. Dated at Detroit, Michigan. Nov­ ember 17. 1983 Michigan Notional Bank of Detroit Detroit, Michigan Mortgagee Daniel B. Barron Attorney for Mortgagee 1400 W. 14 Mile Rood Clawson. Michigan 48017 12-15 NOTICE OF MOffTOASI FOHECLOS4MKSAU* Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage mode the 24th day of March 1971. by Frank W. Winans and Ann L. Winans, husband and wife as mortgagors), to the United States of America, os mortgagee, and recorded on March 25. 1971, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 201 of mortgages on pages 402-405: on which mortgage there I* claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this Notice Sixteen Thousand Fifty Eight and 99/100 Dollars ($16,058.99) principal and One Thousand Four and 83/100 Dollars ($1,004.83) inter­ est: no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been Insti­ tuted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in soid mortgage having become operative by rea­ son of such default; Subscribe The Disney Channel offers cable TV subscribers an exciting, original gift which spreads the holiday spirit of family togetherness throughout the entire year. It brings you movie greats from the Disney library, the world’s finest family films, exclusive new shows, and The Disney Channel to the Hastings Banner Magazine. And if you subscribe now. we'll send vou this huggable Mickey Mouse stuffed toy ABSOLUTELY FREE!* Share The Disney Channel with your family this holiday. And every day thereafter. Telephone 948-8051 Mickey Mouse stuffed toy offer good until 25. 1983. Triad CATV 3»5$.Ctnrdi 9«-2SM •Otter applies only for new Duney Channel sutnoiben Wfn ■ tJML ★ Gift Certificates Available ★ Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage mode May 25, 1979. by Jock B. Hull, a single mon. os mortgagor, to the Wayland State Bank (now known os United Community Bonk), a cor­ poration organized under the lows of the State of Michigan, as mortgagee, and recorded on Moy 31.1979. in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 241 of Mortgages, on Page 435; on which mortgage is claimed to be due and unpaid to dote of this notice the sum of Nine Thou­ sand. One Hundred Thirty-One and 91/100 Dollars ($9,131.91). Including interest of eleven per­ cent (11 %) per annum on the un­ paid balance of the mortgage, computed to date of first pub­ lication: no suit or proceeding in low or in equity having been In­ stituted to recover the debts or ony part of the debts secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale in soid mortgage con­ tained having become op TOlive by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 28. 1983 at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, local lime, at the East frontdoor of the County Courthouse, City of Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Borry. there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bid­ der at public auction for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon such mort­ gage together with eleven per­ cent (11%) interest, legal costs and charges and expenses. Including the attorney fee allow­ ed by low. and all faxes and in­ surance permiums paid by the mortgagee before sale, the land ond premises in soid mort­ gage mentioned and situated in the Village of Freeport, Town­ ship of Thornapple. County of Barry. State of Michigan, des­ cribed as follows: Parcel of Land in the Northeast 4 of Section 1, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Described os com­ mencing 4 rods West ond 4 rods South of the Northwest Comer of Lot 5, Block 3, Village of Free­ port, according to the recorded Plat thereof, thence West 8 rods. South 4 rods, Eost 8 rods. North 4 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period, pursuant to law. is six (6) months from the time of such sale. Dated: November 18. 1983 Mortgagee: Wayland State bank (now known as United Community Bank) 103 South Main Wayland, Michigan 49348 KOOISTRA, HOOGEBOOM. SULLIVAN & PETTINGA Attorneys at Law By Kenneth C. Hoogeboom (P27416) BUSINESS ADDRESS: Rogers Professional Building 2737 DeHoop Avenue. S.W. Wyoming. Michigan 49509 PHONE: (616)531-6060 (12-22) NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on January 12, 1984 at 10 o'clock in the fore­ noon at the east door of the Courthouse In Hastings. Mich­ igan, that being the place (or holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will De offered for sole and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage men­ tioned ond described, as follows, to wit: That property located in the Township of Rutland. Barry County in the State of Michigan. Lot 28 of the Plot of Pioneer Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, being part of Sec­ tion 10, Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township, Barry County. Michigan. Subject to conditions, restrictions and easements of record. The mort­ gagors and mortgagee agree that ony ranges or carpeting pur­ chased or financed in whole or in part, with lhe loan funds will be considered ond construed as a part of the property covered by the mortgage. The redemp­ tion period will be six months from the foreclosure sale. Prop­ erty may be redeemed by pay­ ing the amount of the bid at the foreclosure sole plus 77a % inter­ est and any unpaid encumbran­ ces on the property from dote of sale. Dated December 1. 1983. For additional information, please contact UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through Farmers Home Administration. Room 209. 1405 South Harrison Road. East Lansing. Michigan, 48823. mortgagee. 12-22 • Engraving • Watch Repair MCMLXXXIII Mall Disney Productions $5°° OFF Any Installation notice of mortgage foreclosure and sale FAST Repair Service O W Christmas Installation Special: KOOISTRA. HOOGEBOOM. SULLIVAN 8 PETTINGA Rogers Professional Building 2737 DeHoop Avenue. S.W. Wyoming. Michigan 49509 Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners of Reminders Bonner! (616)945-9554 v“tor HODGES JEWELRY Tour Full Service Repair Center 122 W. State St. Hastings Ph. 945-2963 Rhoodes. McKee & Boer One Woters Building Grond Rapids. Ml 49503 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage through an agreement between Daniel R. Cook ond Margaret Cook. husband and wile, mortgagors, and the Federal Land Bonk ol St. Paul, mortgagee, to assume and pay soid mortgage dated December 13. 1977. recorded on December 20. 1977 in Liber 234. Page 207. Barry County Register of Deeds. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due ond payable forthwith. At the date of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal ond interest and advances on said mortgage the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Eight and 00 100 Dollars ($82,928.00). No suit or proceedings at law hove been instituted to recover this debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mode and provided, and to pay such amount with interest. as provided in said mortgage, ond all lego) costs, charges, and expenses. including the attorney fee allowed by law. said mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premises at public vendure to th* highest bidder at the courthouse in Hastings. Michigan. on Thursday. December 15. 1983 at 2:00 p.m. afternoon local time. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in th* County af Barry, Slate of Michigan, and is described as follows, to wit: The West 7» of the Northeast 7a and lhe North 100 acres of the Southeast 7a of Section 25. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. Subject to existing highways, easements and rights of way of record. The above-described premises contain 180 acres, more or less. Pursuant to public oct 104, public acts of 1971. as amended. the redemption period shall be twelve months from the date of the foreclosure sale, os determined under Section 3240 of said oct. being MSA 27A.3240(6). Dated: November 2. 1983 RHOADES. MCKEE & BOER By David Bloss Business Address: One Walers Building Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 Telephone: 616-459-4527 12-1 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF SALE File No. 83-171CH EDWRADC. WOLFF and BRENDA L. WOLFF, Plaintiffs. HERBERT M. BLAIN and DEBORAH L. BLAIN. Defendant*. SEYBURN t HENCKEN, P.C. Robert L. Hencken (P14864) Attorneys for Plaintiffs THOMAS M. POWERS (P19060) Attorney for Defendants In pursuance and by virtu* of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, State of Michigan, mod* and entered on the 24th day of October, 1983, In a certain cause therein pend­ ing, wherein Edward C. WolH and Brenda L. WolH were Plain­ tiff* and Herbert M. Blain and Deborah L. Blain, husband and wife, were Defendants, notice Is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bid­ der. at the first floor of th* Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, that being the place of holding th* Circuit Court for the said County, on Thursday, the 22nd day of December, 1983, at 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, the following described parcel* of real estate, each of which shall be sold separately, and each of which ore located in the Township of Barry, County of Barry, Stat* of Michigan describ­ ed as follows: COUNT I; Commencing at the Northwest corner of tne Northeast onequarter of the Southeast onequarter of Section 9. Town 1 North, Range 9 West; thence Southerly along the West line of said Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter of said Section 9, 220 feet for the place of beginning of this des­ cription; thence continuing Southerly along soid West line 220 feet; thence Easterly parallel with the East and West line to the East line of Section 9; thence Northerly along said East line to a point being 220 feet South of the North line of said Section 9; thence Westerly parallel with the East and West line of said. Section 9, to the Place of Begin­ ning: containing 6-2/3 acres of land, mor* or less. Subject to conditions, restric­ tions. easements and limitations of record. and COUNT II: The North 220 feet of the North half of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 9. Town 1 North. Range 9 West. Barry Township. Borry County. Michigan, containing 6-2/3 acres of land more or less. Subject to conditions, restric­ tions, easements ond limitations of record. The redemption period shall be six months from the date of sale. Norval E. Thaler Borry County Clerk Borry County. Michigan THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY: SEYBURN & HENCKEN. P.C. 3315 Greenleaf Blvd. Kalamazoo. Ml 49008 (616)372-2120 (12-15) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by W. naul Bishop and Elizabeth A. Bishop, his wife, d/b/a Bishop Farms of Lake Odessa. Ionia County, Michigan. Mortgagors, to Mcihigan National Bank of Detroit, a national banking association. Mortgagee, dated the 26th day of April. 1982, and recorded in the oHice of the Reg­ ister of Deeds, for th* County of Barry and State of Michigan, on th* 3rd day of May. 1982. in Liber 250 of Barry County Rec­ ords. on page 940, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the dale of this notice, for principal and interest, lhe sum of Six Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Seven and 32/100 ($629,377.32) Dollars. And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. Now, There­ fore. by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to th* statute of the State of Michigan in such cate mode and provided, notice Is hereby given that on Friday, the 6lh day of January. 1984. at 10:00 o'clock a.m., lucal Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, io the highest bidder, ot the east door entrance to th* Courthouse In Hostings. Michigan (that being the build­ ing where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of th* premises described in soid mortgage, or so much thereof ot may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at three percent (3%) per annum in excess of Michigan National Bank of Detroit's "Prime Rate", ond dll legal costs, charges and expenses, including th* attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to prated Its interest in the premises. Which sold premise* are described a* foltows: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situate in th* Township of Woodland in th* County of Barry, and Stat* of Michigan, and des­ cribed as follows, to-wit: Th* Southeast 7a ot Section 12, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, EXCEPT beginning at the North­ east corner of the Southeast 7a of Section 12. for the place of beginning, thence West 389 feet, thence South 1000 feet, thence East 389 feet, thence North to the beginning, and th. Southwest 7a of Section 12, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, EXCEPT th* West 478.5 feet thereof. During the twelve months im­ mediately following th* sale, the property moy be redeemed. Dated ot Detroit. Michigan November 17. 1983 Michigan National Bank of Detroit Detroit, Michigan Mortgagee Daniel B. Barron Attorney for Mortgage* 1400 W. Fourteen Mil* Road Clawson, Michigan 48017 12-15 STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY PROBATE COURT JUVENILE DIVISION 0 WDCtFOB PUBLICATION ON HEARING Case No. 2626 TO: David Andrew Metta <N THE MATTER OF: Juvenile File 2626. A petition has been filed in th* above matter. A hearing on th* petition will be conducted by th* court on December 13, 1983 at 2:00 p.m. in Probate Court­ room. 220 W. Court Street, Has­ tings, Ml. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that David Andrew Metso personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. November 23, 1983 Richard N. Loughrin, Judge of Probate 12-1 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of o certain mort­ gage mode by WILLIAM C. KIRKS ond LOIS KIRKS, husband and wife. (who have subsequently conveyed their in­ terest in the premises to Gory A. Tallenger and Sandra J. Tallenger. husband and wife, by warranty deed recorded in Liber 408 of Deeds page 910. in lhe Office of the Regisier of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan). to ALBERT E. TALLENGER. dated August 14, 1981. and recorded in th* Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on August 18. 1981, in Liber 249 of Mortgages on Page 239. which mortgage was subsequently assigned to ALBERT E. TALLENGER. Trustee ol the Albert E. Tallenger Living Trust UDT Doted April 28. 1982. which Assignment ol Mortgage was recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Borry. State of Michigan, on Muy 7. 1982 in Liber 250 of Mortgages on Page 967. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, the sum ol Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Two and 70/100 Dollars ($16,602.70). together with interest ot Seven percent (7%) per annum from Moy 15. 1983, ond no proceedings having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said mortgage, or any port thereof, whereby the Power of Sale con­ tained in said mortgage has be­ come operative; NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in said mortgage ond in pursuance of the statute in such case mode and provided. the said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises (herein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, of public auction, to the highest bidder on the inside of the East door ol the Barry County Court House in the City of Hostings, and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place ol holding the Ciicuit Court in ond for said County on Thursdoy. December 29. 1983. at 1:00 o'clock local time in the afternoon of soid day. and said premises will be sold to pay th* amount so os aforesaid then due on said mortgage, together with Seven percent (7%) interest, legal cost*, attorney's fees.and also ony taxes ond insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to th* date of said sde. The premises to be sold at said sole are described as follows: Lot Twenty-five (25), Northboy. according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats Page 32. Barry County Records. Subject to easements and restrictions of records. Barry Township, Barry County. Michigan The length of th* redemption period as provided by law is six (6) months from the time of sate. Doted: November 18, 1983 SCHROEDER. DeGRAW. KENDALL I.'AAYHALL Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Ronald J. DeGrow Business Address: 203 East MichiganAvenue Marshall. Michigan 49068 12-22 ESTATE SALE I, Max Vipond. Personal Rep­ resentative for th* Estate of Anna Huntzinger, hereby oHer for sale at private snle to the highest bidder the property lo­ cated al 803 6th Avenue, Lake Odessa. County of lonio, Michigan. Bids will be taken at the oHice of C. Ronald Von Buren. Attorney for the estate. 1005 4th Av*., Lake Odessa, Michigan. We re­ serve the right to reject ony ond all bids. Interested parties moy in­ spect the property by contacting Max Vipond 374-8651. 12-22 For Sale To the h'ghest bidder, 1971 GMC truck (No. 20) 1 ton flatbed with hoist, runs good. May be seen at the BCRC garage from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and del­ ivered to the Barry County Road Com­ mission, 1845 W. Gun lake Rd., Hastings Michigan 49058 on or before 10:00 a.m. December 13,1983 at which time will be publicly opened. Phone: 945-3449 — PUBLIC NOTICE — Community Bated Organizations The Chief-Elected Official* of Borry County ore implement­ ing procedures for the selection of o Community Based Organizetion to fill o vacancy on the Rarry/Branch/Caliioun Pri­ vate Industry Council (PIC) os mandated in Section 102 of the Job Training Partnership Act of 1982. The function ol the PIC will be to provide guidance and exercise oversight with re­ spect to activities conducted under the Job Training Plan to serve economically disadvantaged residents of Barry. Branch and Caihoun Counties, in partnership with the County ChiefElected Officials. Representatives of community based organizations may be nominated by ony interested organization. The term "com­ munity based organization" is defined in the Act as private non-profit organizations which ore representative of com­ munities or significant segments of communities and which provide job training services. Qualification for nominations also include: I) demonstrated interest and experience in providing services to the economically disadvantaged popula­ tion: and 2) a commitment to actively participate and attend monthly meetings. Nomination forms may be requested in writing as directed to: P.O. Box 1574, Battle Creek. Ml 49016. Requests must be received by December 12. 1983. PAUL KIEL. Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 1, 1983. Page 16 Marriages Todd Anthony Cook. 20, Bellevue and Debora Ann Wall, 20, Bellevue. Dennis Elmer Tormanen 29, Munising and Denise Michele Joppie, 23, Hastings. Timothy K. Hamelink, 22, Plainwell and Jeannie K. Leonard 18, Plainwell. Michael Lee Totten. 20, Middleville and Trudy Luree Madden. 25. Middleville. Timmy Reigh Hanger. 25. Bristol Va. and Linda S. Johnson, 22. Bristol Va. Revival meetings planned at Kilpatrick Old Fashioned Revival Meetings are planned Dec. 7-11 at Kilpatrick United Brethren Church, corner of M66 and Barnum Rd. (East of Woodland), 7 p.m. each night, except Sunday which is at 9.45 a m. Kazava named golf team’s Most Valuable Player Senior Dave Kuzava has been named as the Hastings golf team's Most Valuable Player. Kuzava. an all-Twin Valiev pick, also received a fourth year trophy' and a captain's award. Area Births AUTOMOTIVE FOR SALE MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE: 1976 Valiant, air conditioning, automatic, only 34,000 miles, $1,600 or best offer. Also, 1965 Valiant, good winter car, $150. 9453047, 948-9241. (12-1) FOR SALE: Snow blowers Simplicity, Snapper, Yard­ man, 2U hp. to 10 hp. Prices start at $239.95. Bender’s Sales. 795-9441, Middleville. (12-29) ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS: Over 700 jobs available. We direct you to legitimate job openings. Save time and money to get your foot in the door. Call Aarontek Job Service, 616344-0675. Fee. FOR SALE: Snow blower - 8 hp., 24**, self-propelled, with chains, $225; telephone answering machine, $50; electric meat slicer, like new, $25. Call 945-2527. CRAFTSMAN small metal lathe, complete, $350; Westinghouse electric roaster, $40; Teflon com­ bination waffle iron and sandwich grill, $20. 948-9006. FOR SALE: K2 skis, 195 centimeter, Soloman 727 bindings, one year old, $150. 948-2348, Hastings.________ FOR SALE: Home Comfort wood range, $450 or best offer. Phone 517-852-9740, Nashville. HONEY AVAILABLE? Strained or comb. Any size from pint to gallon - all raw. Call 367-4140. (tfn)_______ MUST SELL: Brand new set of encyclopedia, $850 new, will sell for $450. Phone MS4156. (tfn) FOR SALE: Snow blowers Simplicity. Snapper, Yard­ man. 2V*4 hp. to 10 hp. Prices start at $239.95. Benders Sales. 795-9441, Middleville, (tfn) FOR SALE: Snowmobile 1973 Rupp, electric start, excellent condition. Clarksville, phone 616-6932475. MOBILE, modular, arru double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings md Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457. Caledonia or 698-7490, Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, (tfn) FOR SALE: 1976 Ford Granada, good condition. 945-9389. 1982 ESCORT 4-DR.: 4 speed, AM-FM cassette, power steering, rear window defrost, 34,000 miles. 3747593, Lake Odessa. 1978 TOYOTA COROLLA DELUXE: Air conditioning, rear defrost, 71,000 miles, $2,350. Call after 6:30 p.m., 852-9409, Nashville._______ FOR SALE: 1976 Cadillac DeVille 4-dr. hardtop, good body and paint, good tires. 945-3967 or 945-3616. (tfn) OPPORTUNITIES $100 PER WEEK part-time at home. Webster, America's faverite dic­ tionary company, needs home workers to update local mailing lists. Easy work. Can be done while watching TV. All ages, ex­ perience unnecessary. Call 1-716-842-6000, ext. 12762. (128) FOR RENTFOR RENT: One bedroom, year around cottage, eight miles from Hastings. No pets. $120 a month. 945-4562. HELP WANTED RN or LPN NEEDED for supervisory position in a geriatric setting. Must be flexible and available to work weekends as needed. Paid orientation program. If interested, call Director of Nursing at 616-527-0080 for an interview. (12-29)_________ WATKINS PRODUCTS: Taking applications for new dealers. Cal) Shirley Norris, distributor. 616-671-5535. (tfn) LOST LOST near Pifer and Ban­ field roads, Thanksgiving Day, male Irish setter and spaniel mix, black and white. Reward. 721-8552. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE: 14'x70' 1978 Cen­ turion. Priced to sell! Nash­ ville, 852-9391, mornings and evenings. During day, 9482470 or 374-8651. (tfn) NOTICES Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) The monthly board meeting of Barry County Mental Health Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 8, 1983 at . 12:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. Any in­ terested persons are invited to attend. WANTED WANTED: Old wooden or brass cash registers, old music boxes, old coin operated machines, working or not. Call collect, 963-2882. AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton, Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Bales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) to the FOR SALE: Collie pups, AKC, champion sired, sable and white, healthy. Phone 517321-6494, days; 517-543-6591, Charlotte, evenings. (12-1) EDITOR'S NOTE: This column will be published on o regular basis as the ne«d arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking voluntee may make use at ibis space Information shou be mode known to Narine Jacobs 948-3254 □on Rewa 948-3259 al Social Services. 948-8051 MATERIAL DONATIONS 1 st month FREE with year's lease! Office Space from 10 x 12 to 1,600 square feet. Meeting room/ Conference room dubs, sales meetings, bridal showers. Kitchen available. Downtown Hastings Phone: 948-8767 days or 1-672-5329 after 7:00 Barry County Community • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • Hastings Banner Holds up to 40 people *40 per day. HANDYMAN will do odd jobs and repairs. 22 years plumbing experience. Reasonable rates. Phone Delton, 623-8314. (12-1) ▼ / Barry County Social Services Modern electricity & heat included. Air conditioned PETS A split second of awareness turned Consumers Power line­ man Tom BurghdofT into a hero and saved the life of a father of six. It happened in mid-August as BurghdofT drove his company truck along M-50 south of Alto, his thoughts running ahead to the job awaiting him in Freeport. "I was wondering how long the job would take and whether it would be straightforward or not" said Burgdoff 39. who works out of the company’s Hastings office in southwestern Michigan. He never got to find out. Something he glimpsed—seen for an instant, then hidden by a bam—made him swing his truck around and head back to the farm he had just passed. "Out of die comer of my eye I thought I saw a tractor tipping over." he said. "I don’t know how I happened to catch it; it was back off the road some. And I wasn’t really sure that I had seen it" As BurghdofT pulled into the driveway of the Logos Christian Farm he found that- his eyes hadn’t been playing tricks. Pinned beneath an overturned tractor lay farm maintenance man Tom Mellon. His 8.000 pound Massey-Ferguson had slid sideways off a ramp leading up to a barn, thrown Mellon to the ground and rolled on top of him. The rear fender was crushing his chest and head. BurghdofT summoned help from people at a store next door, but realized he couldn’t wait for an ambulance to arrive. "His air was cut off by the weight of the tractor and he was beginning to turn blue," said BurghdofT, a former BarnCounty sheriffs deput)’. He decided to use the cable winch on the front of the Con­ sumers Power truck to pull the tractor off. it worked. As the tractor was raised a helper posi­ tioned car jacks underneath. This prompt action saved Mellon’s life, according to the surgeon who treated him at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. IT’S A BOY Rhonda and Ross Nichols. Nashville Nov 24. 12:09 a.m., 8 lb. 11 oz. Tracy Beachnau, Nashville, Nov. 24, 4:04 p.m., 11 lb. 2 oz. Stephen and Deborah Aldrich, Lake Odessa. Nov. 26,4:28 a.m., 7 lb. 5 oz. Tina Etts, Hastings. Nov. 29, 9:30 a.m., 5 lbs. 6'2 oz. ▼ % Give a gift to someone you might not know! Thai's what John Haan is asking. As a volunteer he collects used furniture such as beds, refriger­ ators. kitchen tables and chairs tor those without. At this time of the year all he wants is to make someone else comfortable. Can’t you help? Coll us os 948-3251. Snow, snow and fun all go together. Inmates of the Barry County Jaii are refinishing used sleds for the needy of Barry County. We are in need of additional sleds for them to finish before Christmas. You old sled can be donated by calling John Haan at 948-3251. RIBBON, PAPER Md BOWS are needed along with nice gifts, food and toys for the needy members of our community. Can't you put some family on your Christmas list this year. It may be the nicest Christmas you've ever hod. Any type of donations ore needed. They can be dropped off at D.S.5.555 W. Woodlawn or by calling 948-3259. Interested in delivering a Christmas basket? Call Don of 948-3259 or Nancy at 948-3257. Last year you donated enough items to fill and deliver baskets to 500 needy families. You help is appre­ ciated again this year. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Like children? The Barry County Department of Social Services has a children's corner to work with children while the parent member is interviewing with a worker. Ladies and Men are needed to staff the comer. Requirements are a fondness for children, time to give to another and lots of smiles. Give a year long gift of your most valuable commodity — yourself. Call Pat Friddle at 948-3251 or Don Rewa at 948-3259. LASH H)K 1 AND CON I HAL IS 5 HI Al IMAI! IOANS Other letterwinners for the 1983 Hastings golf team are: Sam Stout. Dave Bachman. Mark Brown. Mike McLean. Dan Walldorf, Nick Willison, and Dan Willison. A Real Lifesaver Volunteers Subscribe Telephone NEED A RIDE from Hastings to Lack's In­ dustries on Cascade S.E., Cascade Twp., Mon. thru Fri., 2 to 10 p.m. 945-5225, call between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. (12-8) JOBS WANTED SERVICES IT’S A GIRL Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Earl, Elkhart, Ind.. Nov. 19. Roberta Marie, 12:58 a.m., 6 lbs. 10 oz. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Cooper of Hastings. Yolanda Musser. Hastings. Nov. 25,4 p.m. 8 lb. 5 oz. CONGRATULATIONS TO GARY... ...on his birth in a section of eastern Colorado, 10 years after the big one and 45 years after the turn of the century. It doesn't matter to your "new" family when you learned to talk cause we now know for sure you can!! There is also a Youth night on Saturday. The Rev Kenneth Pentti. Evangelist and youth worker of the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations will be the guest speakci The public is invited. Tom BurghdofT ‘There s no doubt in my mind about that." said Dr. Lee Pool. “Even second counted in get­ ting that tractor off. 1 applaud the alertness and quick response of Tom BurghdofT." BurghdofThas since been nom­ inated for his company’s Excep­ tional Sen ice Award. For Mellon, now almost fully’ recovered from his injuries. August 15 was a day of miracles. He said: “From the road he (BurghdofT) could have seen the tractor for only one second—and right at the moment he passed by the tractor was tipping. Two seconds later it would have l>een on the ground and out of sight. Also, he had the right equipment with him and knew how to handle an emergency without going to pieces. ‘There were all kinds of little miracles going on that day. It confinns my Christian faith." Mellon’s wife Pat and their children — Lisa. Christy. Janet, Michael. Deborah and Denise— would probable sav "amen" to that. This advertisement is paid for by the shareholders of Consumers, Power Company. 20-288-C SERVICE DIRECTORY INSURANCE LAWNMOWERS & CHAIN SAWS INSURANCE COVERAGE 7 For your... • Individual Health ' • Group Health Retirement •Life Home Auto Form Business Mobile Home Personal Belongings Rental Property Motorcycle MWf I JIM, JOHN, DAVE...at 945-3412 Since 1908 r WARDS APPLIANCES AND CATALOG SALES WOODLANDS UUMBMKl i OMR MV MPMI (M Um 1 Mt) WET WASH - CARS - VANS - PICKUPS Electric Motor Repair — Most motors repaired in one day — Furnace Motor and Water Pumps Our Specialty ^Electric Motor Service 1569 Bodford Rood All items in store for sale to take home. 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R-Middteville, will meet the pi*ilc at the monthly legislative coffee, spon­ sored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. The coffee will be held at 3 am. Monday, Dec. 12 at McDonald's in Hastings. The seaman is open to the’ public at no charge - The Hastings High School Christmas Concert will be held Dec. 11 at 3:00 p.m. at Central Auditorium. The combined choirs will sing “Fanfare for Christmas Day** by Don Nelson. The brass choir includes Dave Byrne, Craig Smith, Jack- Wiswell (trumpets), Rex Brown, John Gilbert, and Scott Rhodes (trombone). Other selections include “Halleliyah,” “The Bells,” and “Torches." The 30-member glee dub will perform “Wonder Him With Love," with soloist Katari Brown and accompanied by Michelle Melendy, and “Rudolf, The Red-Noaed Reindeer," accompanledby tarin Gibson. The 22-member womens chorus will sing Three French Cards," “Deck the Halls," and “Sing Ye Noel and Allelrtfah." The 43-member concert choir will peform “Mary's Baby,” “(Nd St. Nick Takes a Rockin1 Trip," “It's Christmas Time," “A wish at Christmas," “Medley Christmas," “African Noel," ‘The Twelve Days After Christmas," and “Twas the Night Before Christ­ mas,” directed by Lori Bishop, soloist Mike Sheldon and whistler Dawn Willis Special numbers will be sung by different small ensemble members Lori Bishop, Jeff Davis, Linda Lam­ bert, Suzi Francik, Kristi Orlick, Mark Sheldon, Kike Sheldon, Todd Wolf and Dawn Willis. Mother, daughter hurt in collision A Hastings woman and her s-yoar-old daughter wan mjired Thunday after being struck by a vehicle which police say ran a stop sign at the corner of Finkbeiner Rd. and M-S7, north of Middleville. Peggy Jean Shepard, 33, N. Michigan, and her daughter, Sarah Hyum Jean, were rushed to Pennock Hospital. Peggy was treated and released, while the yotah was held for obaarvation before being released. The driver of the second ear, Dennis Michael Vickers, 23, Cherry Valley Rd., Middleville, was ticketed for tailure to stop United Way tops $111,175 goal An anonymous contribution of $2,000 to the residential division of the United Way drive in Hastings put the cam­ paign over its goal of $111,175. Collections and pledges were at $111,435, Wednesday. Marshall BeIson, executive director of the Hastings Area Community Fund, said that this is the first time in two years that the drive has gone over its goal. “This was a great cooperative ef­ fort," Norine Jacobs, co-chairman of the fund drive, said. “The campaign leaders applaud the anonymous con­ tribution and the community service that it represents." Jacobs also expressed appreciation to the community for its response to the fund drive and to the division chairmen and campaign workers who joined in the effort. Beteon said that two more divisions had r.ow topped their goals — the Residential Division with $7,540 over a goal of $5,900, and the Retail Division, with $6,842 to top a goal of $6,200. Other division totals are Industrial, $52,511; Public Agencies, $7,904 above a goal of $6,900; Schools, at its goal of $11,600; Professional, $7,369 over a goal of $6300; and Commercial and Retail Services, $17,657. ‘,‘1 want to express my personal a predation to the people of the area for making this possible," Belson said. Saxon Cagers WIN FIRST TWO Pagel Page 9 Minister, farmer jailed in nuclear arms orotes Three persons sought their own treatment for injuries received Monday following a two car mishap at the corner of Court and S. Park Sts. Hastings City Police say Charlotte Williams, 34, Lakeside Dr., was nor­ thbound at about noon when she ran a stop sign, and was struck by a vehicle driven by Teri Leedy, 20, S. Hanover St Both drivers, and a passenger in the Leedy vehicle, identified as Denise Kidder, received only minor injuries. Williams was ticketed for failure to yield right of way. Christmas concert set for Sunday City Sets Tax ABATEMENT RULES "Journey to Bethlehem" About 250 people turned out in the Central Auditorium Tuesday night to watch St. Rose School’s annual Christmas pageant. "Journey to Bethlehem" was written entirely by St. Rose teachers, and starred all 130 students. Above, shepherds and their sheep fill the stage, in anticipation of the coming of the Messiah. From left are Angel Fruin, Mike Sonsmith, and Chad Price. Christine Price is the shepherd in the background. Settlement close on school pact The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education and the district's teachers’ union are “close to a settlement" for a new con­ tract, said Superintendent Gerald Page. Another meeting between the two parties and a mediator has been set for Wednesday, Dec. 14. Teachers have been working without a new contract since school opened in the fall. Last month, a state appointed fact-finder issued a 28-page non-binding report containing recommendations for an agreement between the two sides. Since the report was issued, the board has met formally once and informally six times to discuss negotiations. After Monday’s regular board meeting, members met in executive session to discuss negotiations about contracts with teachers and noninstructional employees. Page said. The board has not met yet with the noninstructional employees. In other business, Monday, the board: —Adopted a resolution authorizing the superintendent to notify the townships in the district that summer taxes will be collected and to negotiate the cost. The district also collected summer taxes last summer. —Approved sending seven special education students to Ken-O-Sha and Meadowlawn special education schools in Grand Rapids. —Set the tuition for out-of-district students at $390.80 for the secondary level and $304.68 for elementary. —Approved paying the moving expenses of West Elementary Principal Ron Schrer who was hired last year but just moved into the district. —Accepted the resignation of special education teacher Barbara Benner who has accepted a position with the Barry In­ termediate School District. —Heard a report from Page that the district’s financial condition is "pretty solid" right now and that spending h«s been in line with the budget. —Heard a report by principals that public opinion polls conducted during parent­ teacher conferences at the high school and middle school showed that "people have a pretty good feeling about the administration, teachers and other employees,” Page said. Delton board plans energy workshop The public is invited to attend a Delton Kellogg Board of Education workshop on the topic of "Energy Management” tonight (Thursday, Dec. 8) at 7 p.m. in the Superintendent's Office. Thomas Chen, rice president of Daverman & Associates, will present the program. Last May. Daverman presented a plan geared to reduce energy consumption at the Delton Schools. The board tabled the plan at that time but will re-examine it at tonight's meeting. by Elaine Gilbert “Peace be with you." Those are the words you’ll hear at th? end of a taped message on a telephone answering machine at the residence of Rev. Pamela Owens. She explains that she won’t be available to return phone calls because she is out-of-town for awhile. Owens, 35, minister of Woodgrove Brethren-Christian Parish near Hastings, is behind bars in the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac. So is a member of her congregation, Ralph Townsend, a 69-year-cld farmer and a lifelong Woodland resident Both were never jailed or arrested before last week when they participated in an antimissle protest at the Williams International Corp., said Owens’ husband, Richard Ream. The firm manufactures cruise missle engines and Owens and Townsend were there to make a personal statement and ministry for peace and against the production of the missies, he said. “I don’t want to see my children die in a nuclear war," Ream said Owens told a reporter as she was being arrested. The couple have an eight-year-old daughter and a three-year-old son. Owens and Townsend are now serving a 30day sentence after being charged with at­ tempting <0 block traffic in a driveway on property at Williams International, violating The Hastings Rev. Pamela Owens Ralph Townsend a court injunction prohibiting protests at the Walled Lake area firm. Ream said Tuesday he talks to his wife on the phone every day. "She will be released, we expect, sometime between now and Christmas Eve. It might be on Christmas Eve....when she left, she didn’t expect to be gone this long.” Owens still might receive additional penalties, he said, for seven other counts including a maximum one-year sentence for conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor. "I talked with her about that tonight and she is hopeful that she would not (receive ad­ ditional penal ties).... that wouldn’t come up until sometime next year, after she is released." Describing the arrests of Owens and Townsend, Ream said, "they had walked into the street singing on Williams In­ ternationa) property...they did it together as a ministry...as a Christian witnesses for peace." Townsend is chairman of the church's witness commission. “At that point after having walked in the street, they were then taken to a bus and later to jail and were charged. They are admitting that they did jay-walk, but from the point of view of the judge and the defense plant It’s a matter of attempting to shut down the whole factory," said Ream, who is the head teacher at Nashville Christian Academy. Speaking of reactions he has heard con­ cerning Owens' arrest. Ream said, “the typical response of people who know Pamela is, 'I may not agree with it politically; I may not understand it in terms of what sh- did; but 1 sure do want to support her as a per­ son.’ " Offering his philosphy, he said, "there are cases when Christians can be put in a symbolic place to make a big diffemce. (Pope) John Paul's travels around the world are a real good example of where Christians can be at a place and it symbolizes the church being there and Christ being there. And, I think that’s what was the attempt of the ministers, priests and nuns and all the Continued to page 2 Banner Pevoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Vol. 128, No. 48 Hastings, Michigan Price 20c ( Thursday, December 8,1983 No redevelopment district named Hastings planners lower abatement figure The Hastings Planning Commission Monday night lowered the figure.by which a business could qualify for a tax abatement under Public Act 255, but didn't go as far as naming a commercial redevelopment district. Commissioners also declined to extend the five-year period that they set the week before for an abatement. A motion by Commissic. t Franklin Campbell to extend the abatement to 12 years was not seconded. Last week, commissioners recommended a figure of $50,000 that a business must spend on building restoration and redevelopment in order to qualify for a tax abatement Mon­ day’s action lowered that figure to 10 percent of the assessed value of the building. The commission now forwards its recom­ mendations to the Hastings City Council for adoption. The ten percent figure is in keeping with the state’s definition of building main­ tenance, which states “Restoration shall not include improvements aggregating less than ten percent of the true cash value of the property at the commencement of the restoration of the commercial property." Commissioner Jim Wiswell cautioned Hastings schools fill computer, music slots by Nonna Peterson After several weeks of ironing out contract difficulties, Jack Bender, who is currently Hastings Area Schools’ only instrumental music teacher, has accepted the junior high and elementary computer literacy teaching position. Bender will begin his duties as computer literacy teacher at the beginning of ue second semester. The computer position is new, having been created by the recently passed millage. Superintendent Carl Schoessel also an­ nounced Wednesday that Dennis Palmer of Kalamazoo has been hired to teach junior high vocal music. Palmer begins that job Dec. 12. Schoessel explained that it took time to fill the computer literacy position because it had to first be offered to William Horning, who has recall status but is currently under contract to the Charlotte School System. Schoessel said that it was necessary to see how Horning’s response to the job offer would affect his recall status. Michigan law prevents a school system from recalling a person on layoff status if he is under contract to another Michigan school. Peter DeDecker, Hastings Education Association president, said that because Horning is under contract to another Michigan school, he will not lose his recall status or seniority. “He (Horning) will have the right to recall for the next position for which he is qualified." DeDecker said. If Horning were under contract to an outof-state school, rather than a Michigan school, he would relinquish all recall rights. Homing has a one year contract with the Charlotte School System and is teaching junior high and high school computer literacy as well as math. He indicated that he would like to return to the Hastings School System. “I have a great deal to offer this particular school system based on my experience, and my home and my family are here," Horning said. Schoessel said that he “admired" Hor­ ning's decision to honor his contract with Charlotte and added that he hoped that be would eventually return to this system. Schoessel said an effort is being made to see that all transfers and recalls cause as little disruption in the educational process as possible. The opeing in junior high vocal music is a result of Luanna Furrow’s transfer to elementary vocal music. Palmer, a Western Michigan University graduate with a degree in music education, is currently employed by Provincial House. He has had extensive musical performance experience with the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, the Midland Music Society, Michigan Opera Theatre and the Ohio Light Opera Company as well as involvement with WMU productions. Palmer currently acts as choir director for the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Bender’s transfer to the computer literacy program will leave another vacancy in the instrumental music program. There is already a vacancy that was created when Thomas Amsterburg, who is teaching in Brussels, refused the position provided for in the millage package. Schoessel said that there is no one on layoff status or within the system qualified to fill either of the vacant instrumental music positions but added that they have until January 23, 1984 to fill both positions. against opening up tax abatements to too many businessmen. “We all spend money on our businesses in improvements. We may need more city services, we may need more things, and I’m rot sure if we should pay for some of that. I think it’s a trade off...And I think we ought to take a long look before we open it up to someone adding a canopy over their front door." “We’re not talking about everybody in town doing it,” said Commissioner V. Harry Adrounie, "We don’t have that many kinds of [daces for restoration. It's an old town, I’ll grant you, but it’s not that old." Under P.A. 255, a municipality can establish a separate tax roll for a building which has undergone restoration. The act permits the city to abate city, county and school property taxes to encourage com­ mercial development. The city can freeze the existing, or “pre-project” assessed valuations on real property, exclusive of land, for a maximum of 12 years, if the rehabilitation of a commercial facility is involved. Improvements to the facility, as part of the project, would be spared from the property taxes during the abatement. Wiswell cautioned that the tax savings for commercial redevelopment could be too small to be worth applying for. “It sounds like, and I’m worried that we’re going to get the (news) coverage, that we’re doing something for people in Cie central Continued to Page 3 Students at Hastings High School will also have a chance to share this holiday season. They will be collecting toys for the underprivileged children of the area. Playing Santa and distributing those items, meanwhile, will be the Hastings Exchange Club. Here (from left) are Dawn Willis, Pam Tossave, and Exchange Club Project Coordinator Mark Steinfort. Hastings Exchange Club, DSS volunteers collecting toys The Hastings Exchange Club is playing Santa this year by collecting toys for needy children. Brightly colored boxes have been set out at area schools and businesses, for citizens to donate toys and games to brighten the holiday season for underprivileged children. Toys will be turned over to Barry County Dept, of Social Services volunteers, who will distribute the goodies. Volunteers will also be distributing food baskets to about 500 needy families around the county, as in the past. Local groups collecting food and money donations for the project are the Campfire Girls, the Barry County YMCA, Love Inc., and many area churches. �The Hastings Bonner— Thursday, Decembers, 1983, Page 2 tyuuo*.-------------------- -- Public officials and the press RECALL: How should it be used? An intense argument has developed in Michigan over whether the voters’ right to recall legislators is being properly used. Two senators have been recalled in special elections and recall petitions have beer, taken out against a number of senators and representatives because they voted m favor of increasing the income tax. One legislator who voted against the tax hike is facing possible recall because his district includes Michigan State University, which benefitted from the tax increase. The use of recall to protest that tax has brought a halt to legislative business because legislators won't vote on anything controversial until the recall fever dies. The recall movement has also caused the Democrats to move toward drawing new district boundaries to improve their chances of controlling both houses of the legislature again next year On the one hand are those who believe that the voters have a right to recall a legislator on issues such as the tax hike. In this particular case, they say that lawmakers have not listened to their constituents in regard to hiking the income tax and, therefore, those voters should be able to remove their representative from office. They also say that legislators' reluctance to take controversial positions while recall fever is rampant demonstrates that they are less concerned about serving the people than protecting their jobs. On the other hand are those who believe that the recall should be used only for abuse of office or misconduct and not to punish legislators for a single vote on a controversial issue. They say that the recall efforts have subverted the elective process and caused us to lose stability in government. They point to the fact that those who oppose the tax increase have an opportunity to , jt the question on the ballot as a referendum question They add that tax opponents could mount an by Robert J. Johnston Much of w hat you read in this newspaper and others comes out of the workings of government People in the business of reporting the news are continually depenaent upon the information provided by public The accuracy ot the information we present lo you is often contingent upon the accuracy of the information provided to us We are frequently messengers. We can analyze, condense, expand or combine several pieces of information into one new piece, but nonetheless we bring you in­ formation that is many times only as good a<? that provided to us. This may seem to be an admission of fallibility and. in a sense, it is. The reporter that believes be canno, err by re«£ mformalion urn. is i. treading .......................... ,.. information e.ven given to him on thin ice and will make a big splash when he falls through. Believing this, I also believe that the public must have an understanding of the relationship between reporters and officials Depending upon the reporter, the official and the story being reported, the relationship can range from no communication whatsoever to r. confidence in one another that results in a strong effort to ensure 'hat the public is accurately informed. Nuclear protest, Without naming names, let me give some examples. Last year, when a particular governmental body was on the hot seat for an action it took, one official who could have provided some important information would not talk to our reporter. As a result, it ap­ peared that the governmental body was covering up information and the action it took looked worse than it might have had all the facts been laid before the public An informed citizenry is at ’he heart of .he democratic process. After dealing with government and the public for a number of years. I trust the ability of the people to judge for themselves whether the actions taken by government are in their best in­ terests. Public officials have a responsibility weSta Se,„‘hat are “S' e in the press will continue to work to see ^^ic is informed-to officiating- Side Of the coin' a "umb«- <* official, in this county are very open to us Xrntt ,nfo™ali°n that we need nearly t own mint 161 U’e pubIic make “P its own mind on the issues. H •mink*1"'**"'“e have officials who tend to 'ment will appear tithe pubUc“ WealsohX fnrm't Wh?’ while P™viding us with in­ formation, also are quick to criticize us bolh K sh^. pr'vately if the 5torira Mmstthlt"1 V gMd TUa. « Sge blaming the messenger for the ‘Hlhe press belleve that a" n 5h0U1<l 66 °P^ honKl a"<* available at all tunes. Let the public be the judge. The citizens can analyze the in­ formation provided to them. continued from page 1 intensive lobbying and letter writing campaign in an effort to have it rescinded We think the question of recall should be debated by the people and reviewed by the legislature. Those on both sides of the issue should contact their legislators and let them know if they want the recall laws to stay as they are or if they want them changed to limit their bse. We also urge you to write letters to us so we know what you think. others who were there (at Williams In­ lecture. At a national convention in San ternational) to minister to that situation” Antonio this year, the sermon she submitted The protest was a week-long non-violent won a third place....She shines behind the event involving hundreds of persons from pulpit." various Michigan communities and other Townsend has been farming on Barnum states who were of all ages, races Road in Woodland Township since 1918. backgrounds, and occupations. Working with International Volunteer The Michigan legislature should spend its time on improving state government, Although Ream said he did not want to Service, he spent from 1957 to 1960 in Puerto providing quality education, tackling issues of health care and improving the speak for Owens, he said she is close; to the Rico and from 1973 to 1977 in Bangledesh. position that it is a Christian's duty to be economy. The present political situation in the state is divisive and coun­ working for peace like Christians in other terproductive and Michigan can’t afford to waste the time. centuries worked against slavery, etc. “Peace Las got to be a concern of every “ Christian, if we are to survive the next generation," he said. “Everyone in their own way needs to do something out of the or­ dinary for peace, but that doesn’t mean everyone should try to blockade a missle factory...that incident was Pamela’s per­ sonal expression.” In a letter distributed to members of the By Sen. Robert Welborn Wooodgrove Parish Sunday night, Owens which unfairly treated seniors who met all off There’s good news for Michigan's oldest wrote, “There is no doubt that God in all the other renewal by mail requirements. It and youngest drivers. providences has led us to this difficult task duly recognizes our most experiencedI Elderly motorists will soon find it easier to and will bring it to use as a true test of our motorists. A cow's head peers placidly out from under a blanket of snow, while a sugarlove for one another....” renew their driver's licenses, under a twoOfficials in the Secretary of State's office S.at . r-i°Leph □nd M°ry,s,are b'ankly at a glistening, white pillow where the part bill signed by the governor. The state “We are sure that the truth will make us free do not foresee a significant rise in the '■ftr'?'5hl ° u5ed ,o be' The scene appeared on the courthouse lawn earlier this legislature has lifted the maximum age limit and the Day of the Lord is at hand even more number of elderly drivers renewing by mail. week after o winter storm dumped six Inches of snow on the area. for drivers to obtain their licene by mall and surely than when we first believed,” Owens The new rule mea. s about 60 percent of lowered from 18 to 16 the minimum age to said. Michigan’s drivers will be eligible as com­ To the editor: She told the congregation in the letter that acquire a chauffer’s license. pared to 56 percent currently. But many of • Since early last year, an amendment to the "the things wnich have happened to me have the seniors may opt for a new picture, Gov. EUnchard hs placed food processing '* Vehicle Code has Permitted clearly helped the progress of the gospel requiring them to take the 10-uuestion as a top priority for growth. I read that the already.” qualified drivers under age 71 to renew their written exam and have their eyes checked. socalled "honey house” is not a farm, by a 5licenses without first being tested at a Noting that 43 protesters had been arrested While the new law clearly benefits senior to-1 vote of the Barry County Planning Secretary oi State otfice. Effective Jan 1 as of last Thursday night ar d more were citizens, it also expands job opportunities for Commission. One person out of the bunch the same convenience will be afforded older expected on Friday, Owens said, “as a younger drivers. had some summon sense. They had to be drivers. resul t, the whole sheriff’s department and all Before the recent changes, the Vehicle technical. Have to keep that thumb screw the other prisoners here know that we are License renewal by mall is now available Code prohibited the Secretary of State from down. A zoning variance could have been to all motorists with driving records un­ confined because we have served our God. issuing a chauffer’s license to anyone 17 granted. Dare I tell you what it does to me. blemished by accidents ana infractions "Our being in jail has given more con­ years old or younger This preverted 16 and Going back years, I remember being told durmg the preceding four years Patterned fidence to countless brothers and sisters on 17-year-olds from taking advantage of partsome land I owned wasn’t zoned commercial after a California statute, the cost-saving the outside so that they grow bolder all the time and summer employment opportunities anymore by the pe. sons on the zoning board, time to preach the message of God’s peace measure was enacted in 1982 at the request of requiring them to drive a truckor van; By going way out of their way in making sure I fearlessly. Michigan's Secretary of State. lowering the minimum age requirement two knew. We have in our midst a lot of "civic “It may be that some of you doubt that the Under the provision, eligible drivers are minded” people that we would be better off years, many more ■ teenagers will gain way ‘o proclaim the gospel is with bodies sent a notice and application form about 45valuable week experience necessary for without, Give tham a title, then look out blocking traffic. You may doubt its affect or 55 days before their current license expires. future job success. Look arouid. propriety. As we pray together, we each will Those who choose lo renew by mail must It is hard telling what impact these certify they are physically capable of safely see more clearly the wide variety of ways changes will have on highway safety. The God has ordained his message to go out. You Donald W. Johnson operating a motor vehicle. A driver may use Secretary of State will monitor the results the option only once every eight years will find your way, me mine, etc. and we Middleville and submit a full report to the legislature in Removal of the age restriction is a sub­ each will appreciate the way of the other,” two years. stantial improvement to the previous policy she wrote. A member of her congregation said To the Editor: Tuesday that the church voted about a year The recent affairs of the State Legislature ago to become a Shalom congregation and have been a unique chapter in the history of “that means that we would do all we could do power hist. toward peace for one year.” It seems that some legislators told their However, "there are probably not more constituents in the course of the last cam­ than couple of members in the whole paign that they would not support an income church that would have done the same thing tax increase. However, once acquiring of­ Unemployment in Michigan reacheda twoas far as doing what they (Owens and fice, they took the example of our last two November’s seasonally adjusted jobless year low as the statewide jobless rate fell to Townsend) did, but by the same token we presidents and decided to forget their rate In Michigan fell to 11.9 percent, down 11.7 percent in November, down from Oc­ realize that we are all at different places campaign statements for political ex­ from 13.6 percent in October. The number of tober's 12.5 percent, according to estimates with our feelings on these kinds of things. We pediency. unemployed dropped by 79,060 to 494,000 released recently by the Michigan Em­ have to allow everyone that right in Unfortunately for them, the voters did not during the month. ployment Security Commission. America. What's gong to come of it I really forget. The ones who considered the tax The seasonally adjusted inemployment Taylor reported that unemployment in don’t know...I can't really say the mood of increase a serious breach of trust began a rate for the national civilian labor force also Michigan dropped by 41,000 in November, to the church." recall campaign. The others no longer dropped in November, falling to 8.4 percent total 487,000. In October, state joblessness Another member commented that Owens considered the retention of these legislators from 9.8 percent. The mmber of jobless totaled 528,000. The current labor force made a brief announcement that she was worth the extra trip to the polls. workers across the country declined by numbers are wen below those of a year ago. going to participate in the protest the Sunday Lenay Cooper Harold Christiansen As a result, at least two legislators have 522,000 to 9,364.000. In Nov., 1982, statewide unemployment stood before she left but that Owens' involvement lost their jobs at this writing. The voters Area unemployment statistics follow at 094,000, for a rata of 16.4 percent had not been formally sanctioned by the • QUESTION • most concerned ejected them. statewide figures by foir to six weeks. The Taylor attributed the drop in unem­ church. A guest minister fullfilled her duties The legislators, seeing their lush govern­ Kathryn Ferris. Hastings: "I don't think Politicians across the state are alarmed at jobless rate for Barry County in September, ployment to jobless workers leaving the last Sunday. so. I think we elect them to office with the ment jobs endangered by a bunch of hardthe recent recall of two Senate Democrats by the last month for which such figires are labor force. In addition to the drop In Owens, a native of Dallas, Texas, has idea that they are voting for what con­ noses who do not recognize the right to lie their constituents for voting yes to Gov. available, stands at 10.1 percent The unemployment, there was a drop in total served as pastor of the Woodgrove Parish stituents want and we should let them do this when seeking employment, may now James Blanchard’s state income tax countywide labor force for the mor :i is employment as some seasonal job losses since August of 1981 Before entering the and if we’re not satisfied, then the next proceed to change the recall laws to make it proposal. Do you think it’s right to recall an estimated at 19,660, or which 1,975 are ministry, she was a second grade teacher at occurred in the service industries, primarily election vote them out. If every Legislator more difficult to expel them from office. elected official for the way he or she voted on classified as unemployed. a Catholic church school and was involved as construction and recreational activities, and had to be in fear of recall every time he voted It should be interesting to see what hap­ one issue? Unemployment in the Barry-Calhoun in agriculture a civil rights organizer in North Carolii\ over every controversial issue, there's no pens next. It seems clear that some standard metropolitan statistical area Michigan's work force in November fell by She currently is vice-president of the need of having the Legislature or any other legislators do not like to be answerable to the ISMSA) stands at 11.7 percent for Sep­ Regina Stein. Middleville: While I hate to 64,000 to 4,165,000. Hastings Area Ministerial Association, is body — school board or anything else.” voters once they have their jobs. tember, with a total labor force of about see them recalled <the two recent state The statewide unemployment rate reached active in the chaplaincy programs at Pen­ Fred Schantz 61.900, and 9,600 without jobs. Legislators) given the circumstances and nock Hospital and is her church's Its lowest level since Oct., 1981, when it was James Matzen, Hastings: “I’m not much In Hastings, September saw a total labor the particular issue they voted on. 1 do fee! it representative on the Michigan Council of 11.6 percent, and the number of unemployed for politics, because they’re all the sqme in force of approximately 2,750, of which 200 is their (citizens') right to vote to recal’ a Churches. slipped below the half million mark for the general. They promise this, promise that were unemployed, for a jobless rate of 7.3 person...We have so little control over our To the Editor: first time since Sept., 1961, when it was A member of Owens' congregation but don’t do anything...If it’s a job that they percent. government as it is.” She said futurists and Being a parent whose time seems to be too describes her as "very well educated. I 460.000 were elected to do a good job at, and they even those who study current trends believe short... time spent with work, meetings, really compare her sermons to the college don t do a good job, then toss 'em out." people are very frustrated. “Though I sports, and general house upkeep... I tend to deplore the (recall) over this issue because I value my “personal free time” a lot. Often Bob Bowman. Hastings: "I don’t think so. really believe the governor had no other this makes for little time devoted to my three In fact, we need the tax money, and we have choice (than to increase taxes). By the same girls. to have something to keep the state going. token. I would never want that right (of I decided that I'd have to “make myself" Hastings The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages Recall might be right for some reason, but recall) taken away from the people.” schedule time with the girls, so I joined the not for the vote on taxes.” letters to the editor as a means of expressing YMCA Father-Daughter Program. I couldn’t Anna Cairns. Hastings: “ I don ’ t think it have done a better thing for myself. Sand form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B an opinion or point of view on subjects of should be done away with...Il's a perogative Ken Radant, Hastings: "I think it's ab­ Rachel and I have spent the last two years (USPS 071-830) given to people. I think it’s misused solutely wrong,” says Radant, the chairman swimming, making things, camping, current general interest. The following guidelines sometime but people don't have many rights of the Barry County Republicans. “The 1952 N. Broodway. P.O. Box B, Hostings, Ml 49058 bowling, skating, and just having a great have been established to help you. • Make your left." framers of our constitution had in mind time together. We go to meetings twice a Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. mis.easance, or malfeasance of office as month, rotating in different fathers' homes. letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ Lenay Cooper. Hastings: "I think they Published Every Thursday reasons that recall procedure should be I know both Rachel and I will look back should finish their term. Then if there’s a clude the signature, address and telephone instituted. And 1 think it’s the wrong reason often when she's through with the program Second Class Postage Paid at squabble, the voters should settle it af­ to sign or circulate a recall petition because and remember the good times together she’s number of the writer. » All letters should be terwards... With me. I’m more liberal Hastings, Michigan 49058 you disagree with the vote, usually of an had with her dad. Her twin sisters will be minded, and I think it depends on what the written in good taste. Letters which are libelous individual issue...1 think that with the threat Volume 128, No. 48—Thursday, Decembers, 1983 joining next year. issue was.” of recall hanging over state legislators If anyone’s interested, they should call or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County; Harold Christiansen, Nashville: “I don't constantly, their progress is going to cease. Dave Storms, YMCA director, at 945-4574. 1 $12 per year in adjoining counties; ana think it should be done." People put them in serve the right to reject, edit or make any They'll be looking over their shoulder con­ know they’ll enjoy it. there." He added that sometimes he knows $13.50 per year elsewhere. stantly to see what the popular sentiment is, changes such as spelling and punctuation. Doug Mephan Legislators vole selfishly and that is up­ and sometimes you don't have the luxury of Hastings setting. doing the popular thing.” License laws change for older, younger drivers (.ettersA to the Editor: ‘Honey House’ defended PUBLIC OPINION iSS, Is it right to recall? Recall view challenged State jobless rate drops in November to 11.7% Y program lauded Banner Write us a letter! �The Hastings Bonner—Thursday. Decembers, 1983 Page 3 House bill may extend abatement law by 6 mths A Detroit legislator, Rep. Michael Bennane, D-Detroit, has submitted a bill which would extend P.A. 255, which establishes commercial redevelopment districts for tax abatement purposes. H.B. 6115 would extend the abatement law by six months. Following is an interview with Greg Mann, an aide to Bennane. Q: Will there be any fundamental dif­ ferences in P.A. 255 as it would be extended under H.B. 6115? Mann: Not as far as businesses that would be applying for it are concerned. The change is that ;nstead of the lucal city council or local legislative body issuing the certificate, -he state tax commission will issue the certificate. All they're going to do is make sure that the requirements of the act are met — that it’s done in a commercial redevelopment district, that the construction wasn't started before the certificate was issued, those kinds of things. Q: Is it still up to the city to establish the district? Mann: Right. To establish the district, and recommend to the tax commission whether the district should be established. If the city says no, then it doesn’t go any farther. Q: What kind of criteria should cities use for establishing districts? Mann: The same criteria tb«y use under the present act. Q: Is it correct to establish a whole downtown district as a commercial redevelopment district, even though not every building would benefit by restoration or added construction? Mann: Right. You just wouldn’t grant them the tax exemption. Just because the business is in the district, doesn't automatically qualify them for the tax exemption. Q: Have you found that a lot of cities have established districts without applications from businesses for tax abatements? Mann: A lot of cities back in the beginning established districts. The cities that haven’t established districts that are now looking at doing so are somewhat more selective. They look at what businesses are interested. In­ stead of granting it to the entire downtown area, they grant it to only a portion. Q: Have you found many cities soliciting business to improve under the provisions of the act, or do cities wait for the businesses to move first? Top math students Mann: The evidence that we have suggests that well over half of the certificates, 65 percent, are for restoration, rather than new location. But the figures don’t tell us if the new locations could be a business within the community just moving...It’s just new construction. That’s all the data we have right now. These three Hostings moth students (front to left) — Andy Moskolik. Stephen Sweellond ond Nick Postulo — finished in the fop f-ve per cent on Port 1 of the 27th Annuol Michigan Mathematics Prize Competion. * The three competed in the final examination yesterday, The competition is sponsored by the Michigan section the __ the Mathematical Association of America and is designed to foster a wider interest in mathematical training. Q: How would you judge the success of P.A. 255 since 1978? Mann: I think that's difficult to judge, and I think that’s why we’re only extending it for six months. There are some questions on what type of businesses are receiving the abatements, if they really need them to locate there. For example, some fast food restaurants have received some 255s. Our understanding is that by and large those types of places locate because they can make money there. The abatement doesn’t really affect them that much. Q: It’s not an incentive, in other words. Mann: Right. To give businesses abatements, just because they ask for them, is a questionable practice. We can all point to the shining examples of 255s that have helped re-do this or that downtown store...But about 15 to 20 percen* of abatements, according to the data we have, were given to stores that would have stayed anyway. Q: Does it actually cost the city anything to grant the abatement? Mann: Oh yes. If it’s a restoration, the portion of the increase in taxes that would occur to that building is taxed at 50 percent. If it’s a new construction, the entire building would be taxed at 50 percent. Q: Does the abatement affect the assessment of the neighboring buildings? Mann: No, because it's based on full value. It’s just a specific tax on 50 percent of the ad valorum property tax. Q: Have there been any other problems with P.A. 255? Mann: It’s also been used by some com­ munities to attract businesses from other communities. And there is now a provision in H.B. 6115 whereby a community would not be able to do that without the permission of the local unit that loses the business. Middleville youth’s team first in ‘Aerospace Bowl’ Patrick Burns, 16, son of James and Elizabeth Burns, of Middleville, is one of a three-member team that placed first Saturday in a statewide Civil Air Patrol (CAP) Aerospace Academic Bow). Patrick, who is a cadet commander in CAP, and his teammates, handled a variety of flight-related questions, including the history of flight, military aviation, and air science problems. Other members of the team are Karrie Gravelyn of Grand Rapids, and Phil Marchwinski of Wyoming. Approximately 150 cadets participated in the Academic Bowl, held in Flint. Patrick's brother. Tom 14, and sister, Kim, 13, are also CAP cadets, and both his parents are 1st Lts. The Civil Air Patrol, which is comprised of volunteers, is the civilian auxilary of the United States Air Force. Q: What kind of support has there been for P.A. 6115? Mann: It was passed out of both of the committees that have reviewed it unanimously. It’s on the second reading on the House floor now, and is scheduled to be taken up this week. ning commission prior to application — Applicant prepared application for district, submitted to city clerk — Planning commission reviews ap-* plication and makes recommendations to council — If recommended for approval, council makes a motion to set a date for public hearing. Owners of all real property within the proposed district would be notified by certified mail, and a notice of a public hearing would be published — After the hearing, council adopts resolution approving district — Applicant is notified of adoption of the resolution — Applicant files application for exemp­ tion certificate with city clerk — Planning commission reviews ap­ plication for certificate, and makes recommendations to council — Council sets public hearing date — Public hearing held — Council approves or denies application for certificate — If approved, resolution of council is sent to the state tax commission The commissioner’s recommendations come just weeks before P.A. 255, which was enacted in 1978, is set to expire. However, a bill to extend the act by six months (see accompanying story) may be enacted this week in Lansing. SUNDAY SPECIAL SUNDAY ONLY Burlington Fabric - Country Manor 60" wide, machine washable. Good for suits, pants, skirts *5.47 yard. Sale $4.00 yard OPEN: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ranKiin Corner of State Street and Jefferson in Hastings Auctioneering Service Street News RESIDENCE • FARM LIQUIDATION — FREE APPRAISALS — 698-7370... dutton MEDICAL DOCTORS & GROUPS Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Ou.- service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you’d like to discuss our unique program. 1 (J/wl { U 1 AVALON Next to the State Park Enhance on Briggs Rd. 1 mile south of A42 • Phone 795-7130 New Owners ami New Happenings at the Avalon MONDAY NITE FOOTBALL on Big Screen TV 25c ... POPCORN Wednesday Night is... 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Libraries “Time, The weekly newsmagazine, available anywhere in the Free World” was about to be unavailable at the Hastings Public Library. The merchants on South Jefferson got together and adopted “Time” in appreciation of all of you who visited us this year. We’ve had a great time. The library has other magazines available for adoption, should you feel the urge to adopt and can’t find a Cabbage Patch doll. 40% off Women’s sweaters Open House Winners SALE 8.99 Congratulations to Diane Gibson, Carolyn Wilder, Marion Westbrook, Claudia Yesh, Barb Palmer and Joyce Rohde, for winning Gift Cer­ tificates in Bosley’s Open House drawing. Reg. $15. Solid crew sweater with contrast stripe on banding. Holiday program at area church The Hope United Methodist Church, located at M-37 and M-66, invites the public to join in an Old Fashioned Christmas Program onSunday, Dec. 11, beginning at 6 p.m. The program revolves around the Christmas story, using songs, verses, bells, and horns. All classes and departments at the church will share in presentation of this the holiday celebration. Following the program will be a time of refresh­ ments and fellowship. 8octi Jefferson 891-1136 CALEDONIA ...OR 451*3144GRAND RAPIDS Abatement, continued business district, and I’m not sure from the way (the law) is written that we are,” said Wiswell. City planners also passed on the points to be covered during a building project review. They include the following: — The project must show incentive. A specific redevelopment district must be established by the city council before a project starts. — The project must show public purpose, notably, but not exclusively, an increase or retention of employment, and-or immediate area revitalization — The project will be subject to public hearings and city council scrutiny — The project will not interfere with standing city ordinances concerning zoning, fire, etc. — The project must be located on a site which has been zoned industrial or com­ mercial since June 21, 1975 — The project will not preclude the use of tax-exempt bonding or other forms of assistance — The project will be subject to fees established by the city to partially cover the costs of administration The Hastings Planning Commission also sent to council a checklist for handling requests to establish commercial redevelopment districts: — Preliminary discussion with the plan­ BARTLETT Boys and girls athletic wear by Spalding™ Now$10tos14 Choose from shirts, shorts, pants. Ashfield Towel Special Bath.......................................................Special3.50 Hand..................................................... Special2.75 Face.......................................................Special1.50 Reduced 33% Boys, girls, infants outerwear 100% warm wool shirts SALE 12.99 $1■ n Gi,t " Certificate Reg. $30. Fantastic shirt at a fantastic price. Sizes S.M.L.XL To win, register at our store Sunday. Need not be present to WIN! Drawing each Sunday. 20% off 100% acrylic flannel SALE 10.99 Reg. $14. Sizes S.M.L.XL. Tailsizes Reg. $15. SALE 11.99 Monday to Friday 9 am to 8 pm Saturdays 9 am to 5:30 pm Sundays 11 am to 4 pm JCPenney Catalog — 945-9537 NAME ADDRESS PHONE______ Bosley The big news this week is our 4 page Holiday insert at the center of your Reminder. We urge you to read the many gift suggestions in our insert and to shop at Bosley’s for the gifts you need. Remember that Christmas is fast approaching and Christmas cards should soon be mailed. Our outstanding selec­ tion of Christmas cards can provide the perfect greeting for both family and friends. We hope all of you had a good time this past weekend at our open house. We thank you for coming and joining us for a very good time. We certainly appreci­ ated your visit. L JCPenney OSLEYR™? FREE •PHRRmACYSOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS — 945-3429 behind Bosley’s �I he Hastings Bonner - Thursday, Decembers, 1983. Page 4 Mildred B. Stevens arieA Oral C. Taylor »r.ri 11 Hastings Area GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover. llaMings lennard D»vi». Pastor Ph 948-2256 or 945-9429 Sunday Sunday Sctaxil 9 45 a m . Worahip 11 am. Youth 5pm. Evening Worship 6pm. Fellowship and Coffee 7.15 pm Nursery WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METH ODIST. 3IC.N Broadway I Hcffrlfmg.-r Pa.-or I’h 367 Churrh School »:k> Worahip Choir. U.M tinga. Ml Willard H Curti». Minuter Eileen Higliee. Dir Chnrtuin Ed Sunday. Dre 11 - Morning Worahip 9 30 and 11 :(MJ Nuraery provided Broadca-t of 9 Ml «rrvwe over WBCH-AM and F'.l It 30 Church School Claaaea fur all ages 1030 Coffee Hour in the churrh dining room 10:30 Children’a Choir practice 7 00 Chriatmaa in the *an<-tuxr> Monday ■ "N30 Senior Chun h Tunxhy ■ 7 (X) Kirk Choir prnctov WORD UP FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W State Rd (Old Algonquin School) Pa«tor Jeff Arnett, phone liome. 94H-27U2. churrh 94H2549 Sunday: Sunday School FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 1330 N Broadway Rev David D Garrett Phone Where a Chmtuan expencncr nuikea you t. member 9 45 am Sunday School. 10 45 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Haatinga. Michigan 94B-80CM ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH oil McCann Hu in Irving. Sunday Morning Prayer at 10 Holy Communion at 11:00 The Ht. Rev William O Lewis. Rector BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 a_m . Worahip S»mce 11 II CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTERDAY SAINTS Mreung at W2 E Bond Sunday Sacrament meeting 9.00 am. Sunday School 10.00 a m Branch PrratdanlDavid MrMonigte Phone I-698-9849 or 945-1154 .NORTH IRVING WESIXYAN CHURCH CORNER OF WaviwhocJ and Wing Rd« Pa.tor Mark Wade. 5519 Buehler Rd Phone 765-8287. Sunday School 10 am ; Wnrahip 11 a m.. Evening Service 7pm. Prayre Service Wednraday 7pm. Nuraery [■rnvided for ail aervicr* Chancel Choir practice Thursday - 7 00 Cub Scout Park meeting in Memorial Hall FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green St . Haatinga. Ml 49U5H I'h (616) 945-9574 Minuter - Dr. Myron K William* Sunday. Dre 11 - 9 30 am Churrh HARVEST CHURCH <m M 43 fire mile. CiJfee Fellowship;'10-30 a.m. Radin Broad­ cart. WBCH. 10:00 a m Wonhip Service • HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Boltwood and East State Hoad. 9154121 Rev Donald L Brail. Paator Sundav School 10UO am Worahip Ser- 10. Matthew 11.2-11. 6 (Ml p m Children’a Chnalnm* Pageant "The Animal'a Chnatmaa" and Je*u»‘ Birthday Party" Monday . DEe. 12 • 7:00 p.m. Scouta. 7:30 p ra. Area Sing A I-ong. Grace Lutheran Toeaday. Dee 13 • 9:30 a m The Challenge of Being e V.'vinan". 12 Noon Hi-Nooncra; 3pm Cub Den. 6 30 UM Men Wednesday. Dre 14 ■ 10 a m. U.M W Board. 11 50 a m U M W. Luncheon. 3 00 p m Children’a Choir. 3:00 pm. Cub Den. 6 30 p m Hand beila. 7:00 p m. Council on Mini.tnc*, 7:00 Prayer Mreting 7-.(g) p m Wwim-aday- p m Chancel Ch«r prat*-, and worahip! al 7 p.m . rhurxlay night l'ea.-hing »ervKv) at 7 p m . Sunday 9 30 a.m. Sunday Sciwinl for all age*. 10-30 a m nvirn.ng worship. 6 p m evening wor­ ahip "Words of Truth" radio broadcast daily «t 2 p.m on WDFP FM (95 31 also on WMAX-AM114 80) at 3-15 p m VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Guvpel). 1715 Carlton Center Rd Sunday morning ••n in-. praire nnd hymns. 10.30 a m ; Evening w-rvx»*. cvangrlmtir. 7.30 p m.. Sunday Youth .Mreting 6:00 p m . Wednewhy Bible Study and Prayer Meet­ ing at 7.30 pm EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, curiivr of Broadway ami Center St. Fr. Mo». and Churrh School 10 am QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 mile. E on M-79 Steven Reid. Pa*tor Sunday Church Schoo) 10.30 am. Worahip Servw-r 11 30 a m United Meth­ odist Women • 1st Wednesday each month HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 F. ManbaU St. Hasting. Rev Marvin Siekmilier Phone 945-5197. Servim: Sunday School 10.00 am. Morning Worship 11:00 a m Surday and evening amnero 7:30 p m Wednesday mid HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 102 PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETH­ REN IN CHRIST. M-50 at Beil Rd Rev Don Palmer 10 a.m Worahip Service. 11 a m. Sunday School; 6 30 Evening Service. 7:30 Wedneaday Prayer Servin HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd Ruaaell A. Ser.vr. Paator Phone 945-9224 Worahip aervire 10 30 7:00 p.m. Sunday Worahip 9 30 a m Fellowaliip 1030 to 11:00 a m Bible School 11 00 a m to 12 00 noon Wrdnewlav Bible Study and Feliuw.hip 7:30 Pi 8 30 pm Phone 915-2076. BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 5ll North Michigan Mim.tri Steve Devi* 915-2938 Sunday Servirro 10 a.m.; Bibb- •RACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 F. North St . Michael Anton. Paator Ph 945Bethel (.'la* Wedneaday. Nov 30 • 6:00 Advent Supper 7 00 Venper* FAITH BAmST CHUFCH. 502 En.t Grand St Mark J Highman. Paator Ph 948-2.H28 Sunday School lb an. morn­ ing worahip and children’a church. 11 am. youth meetinga. 5 p m . evening worahip. 6 pm. Thursday prayer meeting 7 pm. Thunday teen cUa—« and Primary Advrn- given by Nurmnn Barlow and i* rntidrd. Worship. 7pm Wednesday Prayer vice. Sunday School 9.45 a m Morning Worahip 1100 a m Evening Worship 6 p m Wednesday Family Night Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7.00 p m Srered Sound* R«'hearaal H 30 p. m Sunday morning aervnee brnarh WBCH 2625 Airport Rd . Dwk Taggart. Pastor Church phone 94H4MB2 Sunday School 9 45 a m . Worship 11am.. Junior Church Ham. Evening Worahip 7pm. Nuraery HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Weat Slate Road Paator J T Crawmer Phone M 5-2265 Sunday School 9.45 a m . Worahip 11 00 am; Evinmg Service 7 p m : Wedneaday Praiae Gathering 7 p.m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Jack Bartholomew, paator, phone 945-4995. Robert Fuller, choir director Sunday acbedulr 9 30 Fellow ­ ship and coffee. 9 55 Sunday School. 11:00 Morning Worahip. 600 pm Evening Wor­ ahip; 7:00 p.m. Youth Meeting. Nuraery for all aervicea. traxaportation provided to and p.m Wedneaday. REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. S Jefferaon at Walnut. Kenneth Colburn. Paator Home 6998567. Sundav S.h«.l 10 a.m . Worahip 11 a m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway. Rev Jimn Hilpndorf. School Hour. 1 l:U0 a.m Morning Worahip Service. 600 p.m. Evening Service Trent and Children HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES. 220 Weal Col faa St Bible lecture 9:30 a m . Watrhtower Study 10:45 a.m . Tveaday ■ Congregation Bible Study 8 p.m . Thunday - Theocratic HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENT­ IST. 904 Terry Lane. Phone 945-8884 Sat­ urday arrvicra. Sabbath Schoo) 9 30 am, Worahip 11 a.m.; Tuesday • Bible Study end Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF HASTINGS. 236 E Colfax. Pastor. E Miller Ph 9482762 Sunday School 10 a m Classes for all ages Worahip aervicv at 11 a m Evange­ listic Service 7 p m Tuesday Prayer Group. 10 a.m. Full Gospel. Wrdnraday Evening BiMr Study 7 p tn Nashville Area Lake Odessa Middleville Area Woodland Area CHURCH OF' THE NAZARENFL 301 Ful ler St, M-79 Paator Thoma. Voylro. Sundav Srrvtre end Sunday School. 10 a m ; Morning Worahip 11 a.m.. Evening Servkvw, Youth 6 p.m.. Evening Worahip 7 GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Veeder Road. 1 Mil.- w>uth of M-50 >>rtween Darby and Na»h Riud> Paator Bill Slevvna Phone (KI-2315 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m Morning Worahip; 7 p m Sunday evening worwhip; 730 pm Wednewlay BOWENS MUXS CHAPEL. 10 a m Morning Ser/icro; 11; lb Sunday School. KILPATRICK UNIT.-.) BRETHREN, corner of Ban-am Rd am. M-66 Woodland. Pastor Gecrge Sprau Phone 367-2741. 9:45 im Worship; 11 a.m. Sunday School Wed­ nesday Prayer 8 p.m ; W.M.A 2nd Wed­ nesday each month; Adult C.E. 2nd Satur­ day each month. 8 p.m. Wtdnrwhy caravan program 7 p.m HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH. Hwy M-66 10 mi S. cf Naahville Robert ST EDWARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, ladu- Odewsa Rev. Louis Badone. Admimatrstor 374-8274 or 374-7405. Saturday Maw5 30p m ; Sunday MaweaHlnd 10 Sunday Khool; 1045 am Worahip Service; 6pm Young People Meeting 7 00 p.m F.-ming ServiceWeifnemlay 7 30 pm WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, just ug rervu.- on ai| pariljenra Phone 616-7581*66 or 963-1713 OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Larey Father Ray Alien. Phone 623-2490 Sunday Mana at 9:00 a.m 10.45 a.m . Youth Fellowahip Wrdne^ny 7 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Service WedneMlay 7 p.m PEACE UNITED METHODiST CHURCH at Bam-vnlle. 4 milea W. of Naahville on M79 Steren Reid. Paator Worahip Service CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Comer of lai and 2nd udiat Women lai Wrdnraday each month Phene 374 8756. Sunday Morning Worship .Service 11:00 a.m Sunday School ■ 10 00 am Even ng Service ■ 7:30 p m Wr-in-wlny Evening Prayer Meeting 73Q p m ST CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Naahville, Father Leon Pohl. Paator A mi. •w>n of St Roar Catholic Churrh. Haatinga Saturday Ma* 6 30 pm Sunday Ma* UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Naahville l*..one H52-B71O Corner Warh- tor. Servirea Sunday 9.45 a.m. Morning Worahip; 10 45 am Fellcwahip. 11 a.m. Bible Hour • all agro, lat Wednewiay 7 30 p m nach month. United Methodiat Women. TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Wrohingtnn. Naahville Rev J. G. Boomer Sun­ day School 9.45 a m ; Sunday Worahip Bible Prayer. Wednesday 7.00p m NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 i'iullipa fit. Pastor Letter DeGroot. 8529808 or 852-9035. Assistant Pastor Don R-vmvs-. 852-9808. Sunday Service* Sunday School 945; Sunday Worship 11 a.m . Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m.; Wednewlay night Bible Study 7 pm Bin Ministry — Call Don Rnreoe 852-9228 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURl H. dmerdule Rd.. 5 miles south of Naahville. 11 mile east o! M-Ui Pastor Marvin Potter Phone 852-0861 Sunday Service*. Sunday School 10 am. Morning Service* 11 a m . Evening Service 6 pm. Cottage Prayer meeting 7:30 p.m Wednesday LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST. Hwy M-50. s mile W of M-66. Lake Olre-M Rev Jarnea Hulett. Paator. Worahip 8.30 and 11 a m.; Evening Service at 7:30 p.m. CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST. 912 Fourth Ate Re, Stephen Keller. Ph. 3748661. Sunday schedule changed Ort. 2nd. Sundav School. 10.30-11.30 a.m Worahip. 11:30am Coffee Hour LAKEWUfFD BAPTIST. Paator Daryl Kauffman. 367-4535 Arrow from the high arhunl. 7180 Velto Rd . M-50 Sunday School 10(g) a m . Worahip Service 11:00 am Evening Service 6 30 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 llOp.m CHRISTIAN REFORMED fl»> Sixth Are. Rev Ben Ridder Ph 874-HG07 930 a m. Coffee Hour. 9 45 a m Sunday School. 11 a m Worship Service CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Are Rev Randall Kohl«. Ph 374B75:t. Worahip Hour 9:30 a.m.. Fellowship Hour 10.30 a on.. Church School 11 a.m The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Complete Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hostings and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Inaurance for your LHe. Home. Buaineas ano Cai E. W. BUSS COMPANY A Gulf 4- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED cf Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN Rr21)K.M ED. 7M W. Main Strutt. Wcrahip 10 a.m.; Sunday School 11:15 a.m.; Evening Wor- M’JDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M37. {tut north of Mid dlcville. 7959726 Pev. Weaiey Smith. Pastor. Mark J. Highman. Paator of Youth and Education Sunday School 9.45 a m ; Morning Worship 11 a.m.. Evening Service NEW UFE TABERNACLE 201 Rusarll St. Rev Gary Finkbeiner. Phone 795-7429. Sunday Worship .Sen-ww 10 a m and 7 p.m . Wedneaday Bible Study 7:30 p.m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 at Parraalre Rood. Middleville. Rrv. Wayne Kiel Paator PI voe 891-1585 Rrv. Charles 3466. Firat Service- 9 am.; Churrh School Evening Celebration 6 p m ST. AUGUSTINE MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennit Boylan. Pastor. Phone 7922889 Sunday Mass II a m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner officiat­ ing. Phone 758-3149. Country Chapel wor­ ahip 10:15 a m.; Sunday School 9 a.nu Ban­ field worahip 11.30 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGE VILLE. 0921 Marah Rd . 2 mile, amith of HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home ot Walnut & 5. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan WOODMND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Conatan'e He'felfingrr Phone 3673961 9:15 a m. Worahip Ser­ vice; 10.30 a.m. Sunday School. 7:30 p m Wednewhy UMYF. Welcome. FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Wad•ink Churrh phone 367-4621. Paatnr'a phone 374-W3H Sunday ■ Morning Worahip 10:00 ajn.; Sunday School 11:15 am. evening aervicr 700 pm Wtdnreday - Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Velte Rd.. Woodland. Timothy RothfuM. Paator. Sun­ day achool every Sunday al 9.15. Sunday worahip 1030 Coffee fellowship following Sunday worahip on 2nd and 4th Sundays each month Lutheran Brotherhood rnreta lat Sunday. 7:30 p.m. Luther League rnreta 2nd Sunday. 6 30 p.m. STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST CHURCH. William Blakealae. paator. Ph. 367-7191. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.. Worahip aervic* 11 am. evening worahip at 7 p.m., mid-wrek Bible study. Thursday at 7 00 p.m. Everyone welcome CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Campground Rd.. 8 mi. S . Pastor. Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10 a m.; Wor­ ahip 11 a.m . Evening Service at 7 p.m.. Youth meet Sunday 6 pm. Wed Prayer Bible 7 p m. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. Larry Tungate. Sunday School Supt. Sunday School 9:45 am.; Churrh Service* p m Adult Prayer and Bible Study Bus minialry weekly with Ron Moore Call 6645413 for pickup MARTIN REFHOMK1) CHURCH OF MARTIN Dnve-in. walk-in church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel. Rev Marvin Meeter. Paator Worahip Scn icva 10 a m and 7.30 pm .Sunday School 11:15a.m. ST CY RIL A METHODIUS Gun U«e Father Drnnia Boylan. Paator Phone 792- DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH Doater Ri»d near Pine Lake Rev John F Padgi tt Pa«tor Sunday Worahip 9:30 a m anc 6 p m . Sunday Schoo. 11 a m.. Youth Choir mreto each Monday 6 30 p m ST FRANCIS OF ASSLSI EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Maw M a.m . Churrh School 9 a m . Family Euchanat 10am Nuraery 10am; Midwrek arrvirea a> announced. Father hurt Fish. vk». 664-4345 THE: NOTE OF ”RAISE (The New Note) 12223 Chief Nr-onday Rd . Gun Lake area Sunday Worahip 10 a m . Tuewiay gcwpel airevrt 7 pm.. Saturday Bible atudy 7 p m . 3rd Friday of Month Youth Concert 7 p.m Phone 765-7606 Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRI7THREN IN CHRIST. 10ti Cherry St Pastor Rev Jerrv Drummond Phone 7655134. 10:00 am Sunday School 11:00 a m Morning Worahip Evening Worship 7 00 p m Wednesday evening prayer mreling Churrh For Coming Lord " BOSLEY PHARMACY Fellowahip firat Thunday of each month al 10 a.m. Delton Area Orangeville Gun Lake 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings "Prescriptions" • 118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 WOODGROVE PARISH. Cuata Grore. Rev Pamela Owena. Paator Phooe 3674137. Sunday 'church achool 9:30 a m . Worship aervicr 1045 a.m ; choir 6 p.m . youth fellowship 7:30 p.m. Holy Comraun- GAU1XAL BAPTIST. l<)8th St and N Howell. Paator Phone Saturday Servirea. Sthalh School 9 30 a m ; Wonhip Ham. Wed 7 710 p m Bible Study and FAITH UNITED MCTHODLST CHURCH. Pastor Elmer J Faust. On M-43 in Delton. Service* - Worship 10:45 a.m ; Sunday School 9.3(110 30; Evening Service 6 p m.. United Methodiat Women e rry first Tl.urvday. 7 30 p m. United Methodix Men every aecood Sunday. 7:30 am. MIIX) BIBLE CHURCH. Comer M-43 and Milo Road. Doug Huntington Pastor Rt No 3. Box 315A. Delton. Mi 49046 Phone 671-4702. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:00. Evening Worship ft(N) p.m., Wednesday Service 7.00 pm I.NTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton Ph 623-2712 Located on M-43 in Delton Pas­ tor Rex McMurray. Ph 343-4120. Sunday School9:45 a.m .Family Worship 11 a.m . evening service 6 p.m . Wednesday Bible Study 7 pjn. PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH ville Garage Rev Bill Blair. Pastor. Sunday School 10 a.m . Morning Worahip II a.m . Sunday Night 7 pm. Bible Study . WednraST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Fiona Rd . Delton Father Ray Alim. S.J Pa«1or Saturday Ma* 5 30 p m. Sun day Ma* 11 00 a m from Memorial Day weekend to Uhor Day weekend, and. 12 oil Noun the real of the year DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD. Pastor Delion High School LGI room. Sunday School9.30am.;Worahip 1045a m McCallum united brethren CHURCH, comer of Mullen and Oti« Lake Rd. Gary C Brooks, paator Ph 623-8226 Sunday School at 9 45 a m . Worahip Serncro at 1100 a m . Sunday evening aervicea at 7 00 pm , youth meeting. Tuesday at TM p m . Mid-week prayer meeting Wed- HASTINGS - Mr. Oral C. Taylor, 70. of 4899 Hammond Rd., died Sunday, Dec. 4. 1983, at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Willshire Township, Ohio on June 22.1913, the son of John W. and Almina (Myers) Taylor. He attended school in Ohio. He married Grace Bolinger on Dec. 4.1936. They moved to Trufant, Mich, in 1938 and moved back to Hastings in 1950. He farmed all of his life and was an avid fisherman. Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife, Grace; two sons, Alfred and Donald Taylor, bath of Hastings; one daughter, Mrs. Roger (Dorothy) Martin of Las Vegas, Nev.; 11 grandchildren; 10 great - grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Rea Bolenbaugh of Ohio City, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by twu brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. The Rev. Marvin Siekmilier officiated. Burial was in Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Harold Anderson GRAND LEDGE - Mr. Harold Anderson, 81. of 713 Maple SL, formerly of Woodland, died Thursday, Dec. 1 at Lansing Hospital He was born Feb. 15, 1902 in Ren, Ohio, the son of Ora and Mary Anderson. He was a resident of the Woodland area for 40 years and was a member of the Woodland United Methodist Church. He was a former owner of Anderson's General Store. Woodbury and also the for­ mer owner of Anderson Barber Shop of Lansing. He was a life member of Lake Odessa Masonic Lodge No. 395 and a former member and past master of the Lansing Masonic Lodge No. 66 Mr. Anderson is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and John Oswill of Grand Ledge and Dorothy and John Barnum of Hastings; one son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Patricia Anderson of Waukeska, Wis.; 12 grandchildren; 12 great - grand­ children; and one sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Harold Jenkins of Dimondale. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home of Grand Ledge. The Rev. Constance Hefflefinger of the Woodland United Methodist Church officiated. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery where Masonic graveside services were conducted by the Lake Odessa Masonic Lodge No. 395 F&AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodland United Methodist Church Memorial Fund. Pearl M. Simpkins MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Pearl M. (Kidder) Simpkins, 71, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 1963, at her home. She was bom Jan. 8,1912 in Evart, Mich., the daughter of Harry and Hazel (Price) Blodgett. Mrs. Simpkins is survived by three sons, Harry Kidder of Middleville, Kelley Kidder of Lowell, and Herman Kidder of Norfolk, Va.; one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Reynolds of Augusta; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; two sisters; one brother; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 3at 11 a.m. from Beeler Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Richard Taggart officiated. Burial was in Irving Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethany Day Care Center. Jean S. Stahlman HASTINGS - Mrs. Jean S. Stahlman, 71, of 1748 Jacobs Circle, died early Friday, Dec. 2, 1983, at her residence. She was born in In­ diana, Pa. on May 6, 1912, the daughter of William and Marie (Cribbs) Kaufman. She lived most of her life in Pennsylvania. She married Paul M. Stahlman in February, 1934. He preceded her in death in August, 1961. From 1966 until her retirement in 1977, she was employed as a house mother at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana, Pa. She came to live with her son in Hastings in July, 1983. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Stahlman is survived by one son, Paul (Bud) Stahlman of Hastings and one grand­ son, Brian Stahlman. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Wilmer Kaufman. Memorial services were held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4 from the First United Methodist Church. Dr. Myron K. Williams officiated. Arrangements were by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memjrial con­ tributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church. Kenneth P. Laberteaux HASTINGS - Mr. Kenneth P. Laberteaux. 78. of 310 W. Madison St., died Tuesday, Nov. 29. 1983, at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, from injuries suffered in an auto accident earlier in the day. He was born Oct. 29, 1905 in Bunker Hill Township, Ingham County, the son of Henry and Margaret (Woods) Laberteaux. He was reared in Bunker Hill Township and Jackson and at­ tended schools there. Following graduation, he worked in con­ struction as a rod man for the survey team and then worked for 14 years as project engineer for Michigan State Highway Dept. He married Constance Cavanaugh on July 7,1934 and they came to Hastings in 1935. He became Assistant Hastings City Engineer in 1940 and City Engineer in 1941. He held that position for over 28 years and retired in 1969. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, member and past officer of Hastings Rotary Club, member of Hastings Country Club, charter member of Hastings Elks Club, member of Knights of Columbus, and an honorary member of the Battle Creek Engineers Club. Mr. Laberteaux is survived by his wife, Constance; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Brown of Howell, Mrs. Jerry (Rita) Conrad of Big Rapids, and Mrs. William (Mary) Nahikian of Racine, Wis.; one son, Dr. Thomas Laberteaux of Grand Rapids; two sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Marie) Reeve and Mrs. Dorlene McCourt, both of Lansing; and one brother, George Laberteaux of Jackson. Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 from the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Funeral Mass was held Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Church. Fathers Leon Pohl, Maurice 01k and Charles Brophy officiated with burial at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Bunker Hill Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Association or to St. Rose of Lima Church. Buel F. Wise LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Buel F. Wise, 80, of 7170 Brown Rd., died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1983, at Pennock Hospital. He was born March 12, 1903 in Woodland Township, the son of Joseph and Cora (Fisher) Wise. He married Dorothy Smith June 5, 1935 in Logansport, Ind. He lived and farmed in the Woodland area all his life. He was a member of Hope Church of the Brethren in Freeport. Mr. Wise is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sons, John and Coridon Wise, both of Lake Odessa; nine grandchildren; and three sisters. Josephine Laycock of Woodland, and Marjorie and Cornelia Wise, both of Los Angeles, Calif. One son, Joel, preceded him in death in 1974. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 2 at Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. The Rev. Jerry Brenneman and Willis Stehman officiated Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park. Claude B. VanderLeest CALEDONIA - Mr. Claude B. Vander Leest, 78, former owner of Caledonia Drugs, passed away Monday, Nov. 28, 1983, at Blodgett Medical Center. Before taking over Caledonia Drugs, he owned Van’s Pharmacy in Grand Rapids. He was also co-owner of the drug store with Wendel Jones. His wife, Alletta, preceded him in death in 1980. Mr. Vander Leest is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Claudia) Keusch of Portland and Mrs. Wendel (Vivian) Jones of Caledonia; grandchildren, Craig and Karen Jones, Randel and Terri Jones and Kim Jones, all of Caledonia, and Linda Keusch of Portland; a great-grandson, Ryan Craig Jones; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 1 at 1:30 p.m. from the Roetman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia. The Rev. Robert Tomlinson officiated. Interment and Masonic graveside services under the auspices of R. C. Hathaway Lodge No. 387 in Lakeview Cemetery. Willard Demmer WAYLAND - Mr. Willard Deemer, 73, of 12901 Johnson Rd., Gun Lake, died Wed­ nesday morning, Dec. 7, 1983, at the Provincial House in Hastings. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home. Dwayne A. Swift____ ORANGE COUNTY, CALIF. - Mr. Dwayne Aaron Swifi, 18. formerly of Hastings, was killed in an accident November 30, 1983 ir Santa Ana, Calif. Mr. Swift is survived by his parents, Everett and Janice <Mahar) Swift of Orange County. Calif.; grandparents, Robert and Lorothy Mahar of Vermontville; and great • grandmother, Nellie Mahar of Vermontville. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 3 at Colonia] Mortuary in Orange County, Calif. Graveside services were Wednesday. Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. at Kalamo Cemetery. Arrangements were by Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Sunday School. 11am Morning Worahip, Pray er Meeting 7 30 p.m HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN M-50 north of Freeport at Kent-Hua County at Study. 10 am Morning Worahip. 11am Hickory Corners Wl'KORY CORNERS WESUTAN. Rev hil Perkins. P»«tnr 10 a ni Sundav rhool. 11 am Morning Worship. Junior •10 p m Family Night Mmintun ‘God’s Prison Gang’ to be shown Dec. 11 "God'3 Prison Gang”, a newly released film featuring Al Capone's getaway driver, the last member of Bonnie and Clyde’s gang and two other notorious criminals who have become Christians., will be shown at Hastings Grace Brethren, fioo Powell Rd., on Sunday. Dec. 11. The showing is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. The film, shot behind ’.he walls of New York’s Attica prison, is hosted by Art Linkletter. It tells the story of how the work of International Prison Ministry is ac­ complishing what more guards, higher prison walls and greater financial ex­ penditures have failed to do — keep released inmates from returning to lives of crimp. BELLEVUE ■ Mrs. Mildred B. Stevens, 77, of 3745 Lacey Rd., died Saturday, Dec. 3. 1983, at her home. She was born in Johnstown Township, Barry County, on May 3, 1906, the daughter of George and Nellie (Stanton) Miller. She was reared in Johnstown Township and attended Barry County schools. She married Ferd H. Stevens on Nov. 4, 1926 and they have farmed all of their married life in Johnstown Township. In addition to farming, she was active a long time in township and county government. In 1934, when her husband was Johnstown Township Supervisor, she assisted him with the book duties. In 1960, when he became Barry County Drain Commissioner, Mrs. Stevens was named to fill his unexpired term as supervisor and became the first woman supervisor in Barry County history. At the end of her term, she assumed duties as clerk and secretary to the Drain Commission until 1971 when they retired. She was a member of the Dowling Country Chapel, Barry County Farm Bureau, Briggs Women’s Society of Christian Services, and a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Michigan Association of Drain Com­ missioners. Mrs. Stevens is survived by her husband, Ferd; one daughter, Mrs. Darwin (Marian) Swift of Dowling; one son, Gordon Stevens of Dowling; fdur grandchildren; and three great - grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Mrs. Nora Stiles, Mr. Ora McCartey and Mrs. Bernice Bristol. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 from the Wren Funeral Home. The Rev. Lynn Wagner and the Rev. Ray Talmage officiated. Burial was in Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Calhoun County Hospice Program. * Robert J. Tolan, Sr. MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Robert J. Tolan, Sr., 83, died Saturday, Dec. 3, 1983, at Morrow Memorial Hospital. Auburndale, Fla. He was born Jan. 5, 1900 in Caledonia, the son of James and Adella (Fulmer) Tolan. He married Dorothy A. Adams on Oct. 16, 1920. He farmed his entire working life. He was a veteran of Worfd War I and a member of Caledonia Masonic No. 387. Mr. Tolan is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sons, Robert Tolan, Jr. of Gun Lake, Middleville and Ray D. Tolan of Middleville; seven grandchildren; seven great - grand­ children; many stepgrandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Arlotta Perkins of Minneapolis; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 1:30 p.m. from the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. The Rev. Adam Chyrowski officiated Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Parmalec United Methodist Church. Clema W. Burns HASTINGS - Mrs. Clema W. Burns, 81, of 222 E. Mill St., died Thursday, Dec. 1,1983, at Pennock Hospital. She was born in California Sept. 17, 1902, the daughter of Clark and Jessie (Landon) Craig. She came to Michigan as a child. She married John Wade, who died in 1964. On Sept. 4, 1966, she married Guy W. Bums. Mrs. Burns is survived by her husband. Guy; one stepson, Wilfred Burns of Hastings; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Opal Morton of Texas and Mrs. Bernice Sabino of California; nine stepgrandchildren; 25 great - stepgrandchildren; six great - great grandchildren; and nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5 from the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. The Rev. Willard H. Curtis officiated. Burial was in Almena Township Cemetery, Van Buren County. Dr. Otis J. Robinson LAKE ODESSA - Dr. Otis J. (Doc) Robinson, 71, died Friday, Dec. 2, 1983, at Blodgett Medical Center, Gra~d Rapids. He was bom June 16,1912 near Bad Axe, the son of Alex and Eliza (Caraveau) Robinson. He graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1931 and from Michigan State University in 1936 with his doctorale in veterinary medicine. He married the former Gurtha Herbert in 1937. She preceded him in death in 1956. He then married Helen Goode moot Livermore in Lake Odessa in 1968. He practiced veterinary medicine in Lake Odessa since 1939 after purchasing the practice from a retiring veterinarian. He assisted a veterinarian in Cadillac for a short time after his graduation from college, then conducted TB tests on cattle for the state from 1937-39. He headed the Federal Bangs Disease program and supervised 14 other veterinarians. He was active in many community organizations. He was a member of the Lions Club, a past member of the Masons, a supervisor of the Lake Odessa Fair in the 1940s. He served for 26 years on the board of directors of the Lake Odessa Union Bank. He was the 10th grand marshal of the parade for the Lake Odessa Fair in 1983. Surviving are his wife, Helen; one daughter, Mrs. David (Sandy) Bain of Joliet, Ill.; three grandsons, Craig, Eric and Kevin Bain; three stepsons, Michael Livermore of Freeport and Tom and Scott Livermore, both of Lake Odessa; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Larry (Sara Jo) Cobb and Mrs. Patrick (Mary) James, both of Lake Odessa, and Mrs. Don (Robin) Ainsworth of Rockford; and 10 stepgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 5 at 1:3U p.m. from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Stephen Keller and the Rev. Paul Robinson officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist Church, Lake Odessa. �The Hostings Banner - Thursday. December 8, 1983, Page 5 Social Willisons to observe 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John Willison, of 13965 Fif­ teen Mile Rd., Marshall, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on December 18 at an open house in the Marshall Township Kall, 13551 Fifteen Mile Rd., fr«m 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The open house is being hosted by their children and their families: Linda Geringer of Marshall, Joan Wygant of Battle Creek, Harold Willison of Mason and James Willison of Union City. The family has requested that there be no gifts. John and the former Mildred Gillaspie were married December 16,1933 in Joliet, Ill. The couple have 11 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. The Willisons have lived in and around the Marshall area all of their married life and have lived at the current address for the past 19 years. They both grew up in the Barry County area. They winter in Lakeland, Fla. and spend summer vacations at Houghton Lake. Mr. Willison attended Argubright Business College. After graduation, he was employed at the Sherer Gillett Co. in Marshall. The company has changed owners and names several times to Sherer-dual-jet to Warren Sherer. He was employed there until his retirement after 44 years of service. He ’..as also a farmer in the area for many years, a township supervisor and is a life member Mason. Mir. Willison has been employed at JCPenney Co., S.H. Liggett Co. and Calhoun County. All friends and family are welcome. Easeys to celebrate 50th anniversary Richard and Dorothy Easey of 39227 Fisk Lake Rd., Paw Paw, formerly of Hastings, will be honored with an open house on December 11 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the First Federal Savings and Loan building, one block north of Main Street on M-40 in Paw Paw. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Easey would like to invite family and friends to help celebrate this special event. Geiger- Root engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Dean Geiger of Clarksville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Doreen Kay, to Timothy Root, son of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Root of Charlotte. The wedding is being planned for January 7, 1984. Tim is employed at Fisher Body in Lan­ sing. Doreen is employed in Lake Odessa as a dental assistant. Grace Brethren to hold Christmas Cantata This Sunday night at 7 p.m. the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church Ladies’ Choir presents the John W. Peterson Cantata "The Night The Angels Sang”. The public is welcome to attend, and Delton High School Honor Roll 12th GRADE High Honors (3.50 - 4.00) - Wendy Adrianson, Christine Beukema, Greg Brown, Julie Collins, Mike Davenport, Michael DeBolt, Thomas Dimond, Robin Dooley, Lori Draper, Vernon Finch, Kris Flower, Lisa Forbes, Kimberly Fritz, Roger Frye, Julie Gilbert, James Henry, Tim Hogan, Amy Hoke, Jodie Hudson, Robert Karmes, Ed Lester, Karla Mapes, Sherrie Merda, Yvonne Montes, Lynette Moore, Mandie O’Connell, Narcia Scott, Christine Smith, Mark Snelling, Al Warnement, Norbert White, Tammi Wilkinson. Honors (3.10 - 3.49) - Tracy Bromley, John Buchanan, Gayle Farcer, Jose Guzman, Anthony Hayward, Cheri Jones, Jeff Jones, Kelly Kean, Sharron Kitzmiller, Brandon Lewis, Brett McBeth, Vaughn Mills, Mary Niedzielski, Angela Richey, Cynthia Smith, Sheri Taylor, Robert Townsend. Honorable Mention (3.00 - 3.09) - Robert Bell, David Cook, Barbara Drenth, Thomas Guthrie, Wayne Hayward, Scott Hull, Julie Kaufman, Ron Klinger, Karen Mazei, Michelle Millard, Roberta Palmer, Timothy Sheffer, Andrea Vanderboegh, Tedd Warren, Carol Wertman. llth GRADE High Honors (3.50 - 4.00) - Kim Baker, Nancy Baker, Annette Ballatore, Kristen Baylor, Julia Bernard, Susan Boyle, Sally Boze, Ann Brunner, Monique Cichy, April Cole, Jeanne Curry, David Eddy, Paul Eddy, Brenda Hartwell, Beth Ingle, Carla Johnson, Jeffrey Kimmey, Gerald Kline, Stephen Monroe, Denise Olthouse, Jeanne Ryan, Steven Tuin, Elizabeth Williams, Lisa Wooer, Carl Albright. Honors (3.10 - 3.49) - Kyle Aukerman, Brian Council, Bradford Darr, Sharia Fults, Michelle Giesbrecht, Loretta Harring, Michael Huffman, Sonja Hull, Linda Mc­ Clain, Joyce McCormick, Chris McDonald, Dawn Morris, Dennis Munson, Andrea Niedzielski, Tom Sturgeon, Greg Sutton, Diann Townsend, Daneene Yerby. Honorable Mention (3.00 - 3.09) - Diana DuMouchel, Scott Evans, Rita Fryklind, Darren Huffman, Darla Lester, Theresa Moon, Joe Shoup. 10th GRADE High Honors (3.50 - 4.00) - Jeff Bristol, Jean Byington, Chris Conner, Catherine Eimer, Kristine England, Beth Fetrow, Heather Foreman, Margaret Gibbs, Stephanie Halbert, Barbara Haynes, Tiffany Hayward, Randy Izzard, Regina Jones, Susan Leto, Sally McNally, Shannon McWilliams, Jeff Newman, Kevin Nottingham, Sandi Ortega, Joe Pierce, Sue Price. Don Ringler, Michelle Rogers, Todd Ruthruff, Dan Smith, Julie Wineland. Honors (3.10 - 3.49) - Lisa Baker, Connie Brown, Michael Conner, Breit Cravens, Lori Gaston, Steve Hale, Megan Halpin, Doug Howard, Tammy Ketchum, Gina Kovacevich, Steve Lester, Suzanne Lewis, Stacy McCarty, Teri Morris, Adam Pease, Carolyn Pickett, Dion Roddy, Karen Sager, John Wilber. Honorable Mention (3.00 - 3.09) - Todd Arney, Ernest Boniface, Tonya Brierly, La Don Chantrenne, Kris Gallagher, Donna Gunn, Tim Miller, Steve Pierson, Tammy Slocum, Levi Strickland, Becky Thalmann. 9th GRADE High Honors (3.50 • 4.00) - Wayne Adams, Nellie Aukerman, Brent Bailey, Kristen Barrett, Lynette Blair, Joe Blesch, Dawn Boulter, Crystal Chamberlain, Kelly Clarke, Ken Cook, Brad Draper, Paul Erway, Catherine Forbes, Laurel Frego, Angela Frost, Mary Guthrie, Martha Lauderdale, Scott Mayberry, Valerie Norris, Joe Ryan. Michelle Tack. Honors (3.10 - 3.49) - Ana Armstrong, Alicia Campbell, Dawn Campbell, John Carpenter, Matt Greiner, Ty Mitchell, Rod Morris, Scott Oakes, Brenda Reed, TYacie Reed, Jeff Ryan, Paton Stott, Heather Sutherland, Ron Watson, Duane Wilson. Honorable Mention (3.00 - 3.09) - Linda Bauman, Jodi Burdette, Scott Campbell, Melisa Conine, Gordon Cook, Glen Hayward, Leann Huffman, Jerome Kohler, Steve Kostelec, Missy Lester, Cynthia Roblyer, Julie Snelling. ...for weddings, funerals and all occasions. Christmas Arrangements, Wreaths, Brooms and Fans WILL TAKE ORDERS UNTIL DECEMBER 15 Flowers By Jan 9749 Nashville Highway, Vermontville PHONE 726-1151 Smelkers to observe 50th anniversary Palmer-Eberts engagement told Mrs. and Mrs Keith Smelker, of 641 E. Grant St., Hastings, will observe their 501h wedding anniversary with an open house on Dec. 17. The reception is being held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the UAW Hal) on Woodlawn Ave. in Hastings. The affair is being hosted by the couple's children: Howard Smelker, George and Shirley Miner, James and Linda Allen, and Donald and Brenda Williams. The Smelkers also have 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren Keitl. and Neva Smelker were married on Jan. 3, 1934. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Palmer of Delton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Monica Lynn, to Mr. Kirt Alan Eberts. The bride-elect is a 1981 graduate of Delton-Kellogg High School and a 1983 graduate of Kellogg Community College. She is employed by P & P Excavating and Crane Service of Delton. Her fiance is a 1980 graduate of Coldwater High School and a 1983 graduate of Kellogg Community College. He is employed by Burroughs Corporation. A March 31,1984 welding is being planned. ...or too Furlongs to celebrate 65th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Charles Furlong of Nashville celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 27 by attending church service at the Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish. They were presented with a corsage and boutonniere from the church and, during the sendee, a special solo, “Walk Hand in Hand With Me”, was performed by Judy Sarver. Following the morning service, they were honored at coffee hour with an anniversary cake, coffee and punch. Present for the service were the Furlongs’ daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Buryi (Alberta) Townsend of Nashville; grand­ daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne (Joan) Rumsey; and great - grandchildren Dennis, Diana and Angela of Potterville. Later in the day, the Furlongs were guests at the Buryi Townsend home for a family dinner. The former Lelia Hynes and Charles Furlong were married November 28,1918, by The children of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cobb the Rev. John Smith at Woodland. The Furlongs farmed for 50 years, first in request the honor of your presence at the 50th anniversary of the marriage of their parents the Woodland area and then northwest of ------------- Jt----- ----------- ..._ H_____ „ F.m. rtl Jlashville. Central United Methodist Fellowship Hall in ' ln 1968- theY retired and moved to the Lake Odessa. Village of Nashville. Cobbs to celebrate 50th anniversary Your presence is the only gift requested. 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Margret’s parents lived in Nashville when she was bom at home. At age eight, her family moved to Lansing but she always spent summers at their cottage on Thor­ napple Lake. The cottage was located across from the current swimming area at Charlton Park. As a child, she remembers how “wild" that area was with growth before it was developed like it is today. "When we were growing up, my dad would take us in a motorboat over to Indian Lan­ ding when the Indians were there for their pow wow." Margret said she and her brothers kept the cottage in the family until about 14 years ago when they decided to sell it. A roller rink that is in business in that area today was a dance hall in Margret's youth and she recalls a giant toboggan slide that went right into the water. At the age of 17, she graduated from Lansing Central High School and worked as a secretary for Oldsmobile in tnat city for three and a half years. A keen sense of humor is part of Margret's personality and when she talks about how she met her husband, she says, "I married my milkman.” She explains that she was just 16 when they first met. Her husband-to-be was attending Albion College and during the summer he delivered milk from his father's dairy to several resort areas, including Thornapple Lake where she was spending the summer. "We had a long courtship. I was 21 and Marsh was 22 when we got married." Fora few years, including the period when he served with the Navy during World War II, the couple lived out-of-state. They moved back to Hastings when Marshall accepted a job at Hastings Manufacturing where he recently retired after many years of sendee. They enjoy spending summers at their cottage on Wall Lake. The couple s five children are Karen Jones of Berrien Springs, Doug Cook of Dutton, Martha LaMar of Seattle, Wa., Barbara Case of Hastings, and Julie of Delton. Horseback riding and swimming have been long-time favorite activities for Margret which she has combined with her interest in children. One of the most exciting moments in her life was receiving her first horse as a surprise gift from Marshall. She shared her loved of horses by working with 4-H youth as an assistant Saddle Club leader. She also taught synchronized swimming to youth at the 4-H pool (which is now closed). ‘‘It was a lot of work but I loved it,” Margret said. Although she was an excellent swimmer, When she decided to teach synchronized swimming she said she had to learn the techniques of it first by pouring over in­ structional books and taking a class. “I think it’s great that synchronized swimming is now going to be an Olympic event," said Margret. On the community scene, she’s been a volunteer for the schools, Pennock Hospital and her church. Margret served as cochairman of the planning committee for the "new” high school. She also is active with several hospital guilds and has logged more than 1,500-hours of service. She says her favorite day of the week is when she takes a turn working at the hospital. “I’m so proud of our hospital. "And volunteers can do a lot to give added attention to the patients that the nurses don't have time to do." As a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hastings, you name the activitiy and Margret has probably been involved. She's has been a Sunday School Superin­ tendent and teacher in addition to remaining active with the United Methodist Women and Church Women United. “I think its important for women to work together," she said. A former president of the Lansing district of United Methodist Women, she also attends the annual conference and served as secretary of the conference nominating committee for six years. Margret sang in the church choir for several years and currently serves on the evangelism committee at church. She also enjoyed helping in a church project to bring a Vietnamese family to Hastings several years ago. For her role, Antique Addiction Mixing up a batch of cinnamon rolls and orange rolls, using a basic dough recipe, is a Christmas tradition for Margret Cook. Her family enjoys feasting on them for breakfast every Christmas morning. Margret took a course geared to teaching the English language to others and she worked with the mother of the refugee family. “That was a nice part of the experience," she comments. In keeping with her fondness for the community, she served as vice-president of the committee which planned Hastings Centennial observance in 1971. “There was so much community spirit with all different groups working together for one cause. It was thrilling," said Margret. On the homefront, she enjoys knitting sweaters and afghans for family members and cooking with a Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. "Fora wedding present I received a Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook and I wore it out," she laughs. Twenty-six years ago, she received another copy and now she chuckles that she’s ready for a third. Margret has several favorite recipes in­ cluding onefor a bright red applesauce salad that she says is “simple and wonderful for children and adults.” Once for a church banquet, she made the salad in quantities to serve 300. To make the salad, melt-Mrcup cinnamon candies (red hots) in I'^-cups water in pan over medium heat. Add l-large package red jello (or two-small), dissolve. Add four-cups applesauce. Refrigerate until solid. Margret’s cinnamon rolls and orange rolls, made from scratch, are a family favorite that have become a tradition at the Cook household for breakfast on Christmas morning, along with scrambled eggs, Canadian bacon and juice Continued to Page 12 Call... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. (Owners of Reminder & Bonneri An antiqoholic suffers much the same maladies as an alcoholic. It "gets in your blood" and becomes addictive It can rule your every waking moment — and yes, even your dreams. It brings a special "high" — and can plummet you into despair. It can take you from the real world and fill your senses with wonderful smells of rich, old wood and the special feel of old. beautiful glass. As the lovely sea-nymph Lorelei lured sailors onto the rocks and into the briney waters toan untimely demise, so does the enticement of yet another antique acquisition. As you drive down the highway and see a “yard sale" sign, you feel your foot automatically leave the ac­ celerator and jam down the brake pedal. Your mind conjures visions of tables loaded with antiques you've always looked for and couldn't find. You feel the sense of urgency to see all the "bargains” at one glance and finally claim them for your own. You fear another collector has been there before you and “snatched up" all the "goodies". You find yourself pulling your car to a screeching halt as across the yard you spy a gorgeous "flo-blue" plate and, as in a bad dream, discover it’s only a piece of Melmac. Then you rush to inspect what surely must be a 17th Century Dutch painted blanket-chest just waiting for you to claim it! As you draw closer, you discover it’s only a well-preserved wood-box for the fireplace. You buy it anyway and console yourself by saying you can use it for dried florals in the den. “Auction Fever” is as real and as damaging as a temperature of 104 degrees. You feel yourself “coming down" with it the moment you start bidding on an item you know you will just die without owning. You have already reminded yourself to practice good judgment as the antique is brought to the auction block. You begin to sweat, your throat constricts, your body becomes rigid with anticipation, and your eyes glaze. You forget the promise you’ve made to yourself on overextending your bid limit, and then you just don’t care anymore. You keep bidding higher and higher and become frantic when a higher bid is placed. Your concentration and eye contact with the auctioneer is all that matters now. To blink or look away might result in losing the treasure. You have mentally prostrated yourself, and the audience knows it and, sometimes out of pity, stops bidding against you. It's suddenly over. You’ve won the battle and the item is yours. You are in mental shock from the trauma and for a few short minutes, cannot speak or respond. Your knees are weak, your breathing is labored, and you realize that yet another time you’ve taken leave of your senses. You look at the lifeless acquisition you labored to possess and sometimes, inside yourself, wonder why you bought it in the first place. You condone your actions by always reminding yourself that, even if you did pay “a little too much”, it will increase in value. Sometimes this is the only way we can live with our bad judgments. We promise ourselves we won't do it again, but it only takes the sight of another beautiful old treasure to send our reasoning soaring to that higher plane where nothing really matters except buying yet one more earthly possession! It can be a truely debilitating malady. I must share with you an enlightening experience I am almost ashamed to admit, even to myself. When I first started dealing in antiques, I was much the same way. Every week I diligently scanned The Reminder for notices of yard sales. I listed each sale as to the day. time, and address of each. I made it a business, which you really must do if you are to succeed in it. I made sure I arrived at each sale at least one-half hour before it opened, just in case it should open a little early. I remembered the old cliche — “The early bird catches the worm". At the time, I was mainly looking for antique art-glass to sell to my out-ofstate customers. As you know, looking for art-glass at garage sales, especially in Hastings, is like Diogenes looking for an “honest man". The search was almost always futile. One particular garage sale was advertised as having collectibles and old glass. My spirits soared! 1 couldn’t wait for sale day. but I knew that “all things come to him who waits”. I awoke that morning full of anticipation. I was as anxious as a race horse at the starting gate. I decided the best course of action would be to descend im-. mediately upon the table which held the antique glass! This way I could glean all the “good stuff’ before another potential buyer could “beat me to it”. My adrenalin was pumping overtime. As 1 arrived an hour early, I parked in a choice spot. I mentally applauded my cunning. As I waited for nine o'clock, other patrons arrived. I knew I must casually work my way up to the front of the crowd to get in first. As it was a garage sale, nothing could be seen until they opened the doors. I braced myself mentally, remembering my predetermined plan to rush the glass laden tables. The big double doors finally opened, and it was like a dream come true. I could see the beautiful colored glass on tables in the back. I ignored all else and quickly made my way to the glass. To my chagrin, the beautifully colored “art-glass" was al) reproduced pieces and as new as tomorrow. By the lime I had inspected each piece, hoping to find at least one an­ tique in the lot, I blew the whole trip. As I turned to leave the table of glass, I saw two beautiful old matching wicker plant stands, a lovely pastel, an old composition doll, and a delicate cherry hall table. You guessed it! They were all in the hands of the other buyers! Because of my greed and impatience, I had missed out on some very desirable antique bargains. I numbly glanced at the “leftovers” and finally left empty-handed. Since then, I’ve learned to temper my en­ thusiasm with knowledge and good judgment. I must confess, though, my pulse still quickens, I sweat a lot, and my head feels giddy when I’m bidding on a choice antique. I accept the fact that the world of antiques is addictive and can rule your heart as well as your pocket-book. But I’m trying! (616)945-9554 WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL Clothes Hound Cloth ereoffe Formfit Harvard of Hillsdale Linen Locker Little Red Shoe House Nelson Fudge Factory Red Flannel Factory Sweet Deal'. Our mat offers a wide variety of merchandse, sure to please every member of the famiy. Our stores are factory direct. This means you can find quaity name brand merchandise at 25% to 60% off trier suggested retai prices Wag* Family Outlet Winona Knitting Mills Manhattan Factory Outlet Please accept this special invitation to visit us. �The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 8, 1983, Page 7 Woodland News Tom and Doris Niethamer and John and Betty Hynes drove to Morehead. Minn, iast week to help Rev. Clifford Randall move his family and belongings to Woodland. Morehead. Minn, is on the South Dakota border. The Niethamers and the Hynes left Woodland on Thursday and they spent Thursday night in St. Paul. They then arrived at Morehead on Friday afternoon. When they arrived, the truck was partly loaded. On Saturday afternoon, the Niethamers and the Hynes started to Michigan with the »ruck and their car. When they left Morehead, the temperature was three above zero and it was very windy, but Tom said the roads were clear all the way and that they had no problems driving the loaded truck back to Woodland although the Minneapolis - St. Paul area had a lot of snow. They spent Saturday night at Black River Falls, Wis. They arrived back in Woodland late Sunday night. Rev. and Mrs. Clifford Randall also left Morehead, Minn, on Saturday, each driving a car. They stopped at Muskegon to leave their children with relatives while they moved into the parsonage near Zion Lutheran in Woodland Township. They will return to Muskegon to pick up the children before Rev. Randall is installed as the new pastor at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday morning, Dec. 11. by Catherine Lucas Victor Eckardt, former Woodland Township supervisor, has been at Pennock Hospital in Hastings since Thanksgiving. He had surgery and is recovering very well. It is expected that he will be back at his home near Woodbury before publication of this item. The Woodland Women’s Study Club will hold their Christmas party at the Lions Den next Tuesday, Dec. 13. The party will be a potluck salad bar and will be at noon. Each member should bring something for the salad bar and a gift with a $2 maximum value. If a member brings a guest, they should also bring an extra gift. The program will be exchange students from Lakewood High School telling about the Christmas customs in their homeland. Ted and Lucy Jordan had a birthday party at their home on Sunday, Dec. 4, for their twin daughters, a granddaughter and a sonin-law, each of whom has an early December birthday. Those honored were Jean Jordan McCaul, Jeanette Jordan Meringa and her l.jsband, Ken, and their daughter, Bonnie Meringa. Also at the party were Jack Potter and his wife, Inez Jordan Potter, Mr. Gary McCaul, sons Jeff and Mark, and the other children of Ken and Jeanette, Bobby and Kendra Sue Meringa. Lucy had a roast beef dinner with a large birthday cake. All of the guests enjoyed being home at the farm for the day On Wednesday. Nov. 30. four Woodland farmers traveled to St. Johns to attend a farm marketing seminar which featured Dr. John Martin, the staff economist of the Farm Journal magazine. They were Tom Niethamer, Willis Dalton, John Booher and LeRoy Flessner. Herman and Julie Markwart and their children from Highland were in Lake Odessa on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. They brought his mother, Amanda, back to her apartment and, while they were there, Ed and Jeanette Markwart and their sons, Andrew and Matthew, came from Woodland and spent some time with them. Herman and Julie returned to Highland that evening. They plan to come again and stay a few days between Christmas and New Year's. Charlie Lykins, one of the owners of the Lykins Brothers Welding Shop in Woodland, entered Pennock Hospital on Monday, Dec. 5 for surgery. For the first time since 1955. Mrs. Joyce Carson and her son, Tom Woodworth, from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, visited Michigan. Mrs. Carson is the daughter of the late Clarence and Helen (Bishop) Woodard, formerly of the Hastings and Woodland area. Tom works at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in New Hampshire. Mrs. Carson and Tom arrived in Lansing Hastings Junior High Honor Roll 7th GRADE 4.00 - Derek Ferris, Doug Maurer, Aaron Moskalik, Christopher Tracy, Evy v’argaz. 3.99-3.50 - Lynn Barcroft, David Clouse, Diane Dykstra, Tony Hayes, Julie Lord, Jason Miller, Jamie Odgen, Eric Pennock, Stacy Pierce, Ben Richardson, Laurie Sexton, Nicki Smith, Anna Spine'»r, Jennifer Temby, Nancy Vitale, Alex Warren, Martha v- .bb, Kris Witham. 3.49-3.00 - Amy Barcroft, Christine Benedict, Terry Bennet, Nicole Burger, Adam Burr, Mark Carlson, Cari Carr, Tammy Chaffee, David Clouse, Craig Cole, Terry Dibell. Leslie Dipert, Angie Ehredt, Denise Ellis, Dan Fletcher, Abby Forbes, Dave Fouty, Jamie Garret, Georgia Griner, Melissa Gross, Melinda Hare, Jason Hart, Marie Hawkins, Jack Hooert, Kris Howe, Jennifer Jacobs, Steve Jordan, Paul Katsul, Chris Keizer, Jennifer King, Joe Krammin, Jason Ladere, Jim Lenz, Darcie Lowell, Mike Madigan, Kelli McCall, Lori McWilliams, Chad Murphy, Paige Nelson, Valerie Oldz, Kris Porter, Daryla Pyle, Tish Reigler. Kris Ross, Tanya Rowley, Terry Sanincconcio, Roni Schlen, Scott Schoessel, Matt Scott, Ryan Shance, Mike Soya, Mark Steinfort, Laura Stephens, Kim Stevens, Rob Stroh, Kelli Tebo, Shannon Thenikl Traci Titus. Christopher Todd. Matt Torode, Paul Vanameyden, Iva Vaughn, Ann Veldman, Wendi Wallace, Cassie Ward, Brandon Wilder, Jeff WiUiams, Mindy Williams, Shay Wood, Mike Wright, Chad Zimmerman. 8th GRADE 4.00 - Todd Clarkin, Andy Furrow, Rob Longstreet, Eric Maichele, Kim McCall, Carla Naegele, Chris Sonsmith, Sara Sweetland, Chad Tolles, Timmi Watson. 3.99-3.50 - Phil Anton, Mark Atkinson, Kathleen Barcroft, Leslie Becker, Jenny Borton, Amy Bowers, Cari Bradley, Donald Cheeseman, Ginger Clark, Melanie Cook, David Covey, Robin Cruttenden, Andrea Curtiss, Kelley Daughtery, Kathy Dawson, Matthew DeCamp, Julie Dimmers, Debbie Dukes, Lisa Eltzroth, Boyd Endsley, Greg Feather, Michelle Frey, Scott Furrow, Kent Gee, Todd Gerber, Lorie Grebenok, Brad Gray, Mike Griffin, Jon Harmon, Lisa Hattis, Tracy Hause, Tom Matthews, Mark Micklatcher, Sarah Miner, Chris Morgan, Micah Murphy, Pete Nieman, Brian Peake, Dan Pickard, Beth Pierce, Heather Prucha, Chris Sarver, Kelly Schneider, Angela Sears, Jeanette Skid­ more, Erin Solmes, Cherie Swank, Brian Tack, Sara Vos. 3.49-3.00 - Dawn Archer, Robin Beach, Jenny Borton, Matt Briggs, Mike Brown, Ron Bustance, Joel! Carpenter, Becky Case, Kirk Cheney, James Clark, Scott Clark, Lisa Clawson, Shelly Converse, Terrie Daniels, Sharon Denslaw, Laura DePompolo, Jason Eldred, Jennifer Evans, Kelly Flood, Richard Fogel, Michelle Freridge, John Gergen, Amy Gibson. Kelli Gielarowski, Lyle Hoffman, Steve Hause, Ben Hawkins, Greg Heath, Carl Herwarth. Chris Howell. Bryon Hubbell, Kim Huss, Beth Huver, Kim Javor, Mike Johnson, Kevin Kelley, Spencer Krul, Loni Lambert, Nathan Lancaster, Jim Lesick, Ken MacKenzie, Becky Marsh, Mark Matthews, Brian McLean, Kelly McClurkin, Karen Miller, Andrew Mogg, Steve Morris, Scott Mueller, Scott Mullins, Michelle Murdoch, Craig Nichols, Terry Nichols, Melissa Nitz, Jenny Norris, Jennifer Oldz, Jody Pen­ nington, Kris Ploot, Tom Potter, Evelyn Baffler, Chad Rahn, Chris Rase, Michelle Raymond, Shani Reaser, Aija Roush, Laura Rowley, Paul Roy, Jason Seuss, Dena Sherry, Ron Simpson, David Slanker, Brad Slocum, Scott Snore, Michelle Stanton, Jamie Strohm, Jackie Sunior, Scott Turnbull, Wendy Ulrich, Trevor VanHouten, David Vaughn, Scott Weller, Angie Wilson. Rob Witzel, Archie Wood. by bus on Tuesday evening before Thanksgiving and were met by Mrs. Elwin Curtis of Woodland and her daughter, Betty Scobey. The "bus trip had taken about 30 hours. On Thanksgiving Day, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Curtis, they were joined for dinner by Ellen Hartwell from Provincial House. Ellen and Joyce are stepsisters and they had not seen each other for nearly 30 years. On Saturday and Sunday, Joyce and Tom visited relatives in Hastings. They called on Mrs. Elvah Miller, Joyce's aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bishop. Joyce’s uncle, and Mr. and Mrs. David Settles and family, Joyce's cousin. They also spent some time visitmg the Jerry Curtis family, the Barry Donaldson family and Betty and Brad Scobey. While they were in Barry County, Mrs. Carsonand Tom enjoyed visiting places they remembered and talking about old times. They spent a lot of time looking at pictures and slides. Lake Odessa News The Women's Fellowship of the Congregational Church will hold its meeting at the church at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14. Bring a “white elephant'' for gift ex­ change, also a bottle of lotion. There will also be a cookie exchange. The Lee Jackson family is in charge of lighting the candles on the Advent wreath and the service connected. On Sunday, a potluck dinner was held, followed by the "Hanging of the Greens" services. Thanksgiving Day dinner guests at the hume of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Peacock and Diane and Michele were their son, Brian, a student at Michigan State; daughter Sue from Central Michigan University; Mr. and Mrs. Neil Remick and Amy and Lynn of Saranac; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Miller and Scott and Jill of Lowell; Sister CarmeUa of Mt. Pleasant; Sisters Magdalena, Dominic Marie and Margaret of Wright; and Reine Peacock and Brett Wickham. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will have their next meeting on January 12 as no meeting was held in December. The program will be announced later. Dr. and Mrs. Edward Sterner of Ionia showed slides of their trip to China at the Lake Manor Community Room for the society’s November meeting. Residents are receiving their tax notices, and Mary James is the new treasurer, replacing Linda Swift. She will be at the branch office of the Union Bank on Jordan Lake St. certain days or taxes can be mailed to her home address. Mildrd Shade and family are planning their annual Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 11. which will be held at the Community Room at Lake Manor. A potluck dinner will be served. Florence Hunt spent Thanksgiving with her daughter Madeline and family, the Marshall Meyers of rural Woodland. On Sunday, Mrs. Hunt was at the home of another daughter, the Strongs, for their family gathering. On Friday evening, Roger Winkler and Carol, Darrin and Patrick, Reine, Peacock and Sisters CarmeUa of Mt. Pleasant and Magdalena of Wright enjoyed a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Carey at Portland to celebrate Roger’s birthday. The village council may have a few months to decide what to do about disposal of leaves in the fall. Residents rake and bum leaves which some don’t like. Currently, the village picks up leaves, if bagged or boxed. Other residents, though, just leave their leaves where they fall on their property or allow them to blow in the street or on others' property. The leaves for years have beer, burned, put on gardens and ploughed under, or else taken to farm land or disposal places. Local area friends have received letters from Mrs. Lawrence (Leilah) Runyan of Sturgis who sent interesting Christmas and Thanksgiving letters about her family and her work. They were residents here when Rev. Runyan was pastor of the Congregational Church. The Lake Odessa Fire Dept., departments from Berlin-Orange, Woodland and Sunfield, as well as the ambulance service and local police answered the fire alarm on Ainsworth Road last Tuesday at the John Jackson farm. The departments fought the fire, keeping the flames from reaching the other buildings, but the barn is a complete loss. The Jacksons recently purchased the farm from Odin Jacox, but the farm is better known from its former owners, the Lindquist family. The Jacksons live across the road on the farm purchased from Roger Hamp. Workmen were cleaning up debris and trees and burning them which in someway set the bam on fire. Sisters CarmeUa of Mt. Pleasant and Sister Magdalena, sisters of Reine Peacock, spent the weekend with her. All enjoyed Thanksgiving evening and lunch with the Tom Peacock family. On Friday, the sisters called at the Duane Glasgow home in Hastings. The K-12 enrollment in the Lakewood Schools for the 1983-1984 school year is 2,632, compared to the 2,694 of last year. This decline means a loss in state revenue. There are 572 adult education students. When Mrs. Curtis took Joyce and Tom to Lansing to catch a bus for their return trip, Bonnie Donaldson accompanied her mother’ Everyone hopes it won’t be another 28 years before they come again to visit. While they were in Lansing to take Mrs. Carson and Tom to the bus station, Mrs. Curtis and Bonnie visited Mrs. Curtis’ sisterin-law, Artie Nickerson. She is feeling and looking very well after her recent surgery. Al another time, Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Curtis visited Mr. Curtis’ sister, Violet Jordan. Violet recently had surgery at a Grand Rapids hospital and is at home recovering nicely. Kilpatrick Church Adult Christian En­ deavor Group had an early Christmas party at the beautifully decorated home of Kay and Irene Moore last Saturday evening. The party included a planned potluck dinner, Christmas carols, and visiting. There were 31 people present. Special guests were Sophie Potter, Gilbert and Rose McKees, all from Grand Rapids, Warren and Ollie Soules of Eagle Point, and Les and Virginia Yonkers from Lake Odessa. After dinner, Nadine Speas played the organ and George Sneas led everyone in singing Christmas carols. June Crockford Bonn, wife of Dr. Douglas Bonn and sister of Robert Crockford, recently had open heart surgery in Grand Rapids. She is recovering nicely and will soon be home. On Monday, Dec. 5, around 9 a.m., a fire was reported in the home of Marshall Meyers on Davenport Rd. Two Woodland fire trucks responded and found the house full of smoke. The firemen spent around an hour at the home. The fire had been reported by two children in the Meyers home and three neighbors by the time the fire department arrived. New minister at Grace Lutheran Zion Lutheran Church, Woodland, is pleased to announce that Rev. Clifford Rd. Randall will be installed as the new Pastor on Sunday, Dec. 11, diring the regular worship at 10:30 a.m. Bishop Reginald H. Hofle, President of the Michigan District, will officiate. Rev. Randall served as a teacher in the Detroit Publ’c School system for a period of time, then went to Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. He was or­ dained Sept. 26, 1976 at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Detroit. October 1976 to December 1980. In December of 1980 he accepted the cal) to serve as the assistant pastor of Lutheran Church of Christ the King in Moorhead, Minn. His primary responsibilities there were for Youth, Christian Education and the Confirmation program. Rev. Randall is married. His wife, Bar­ bara, and he have two children Caroline, 5, and Colin, 3. A potluck in his honor will be held at 1 p.m. following his installation. The public is cordially invited to attend and help in ex­ tending a warm welcome to these new Lakewood citizens. V' YOUR SATISFACTION OUR GUARANTEE n keeping with the philosophical values of the Sisters of Mercy, Leila Hospital and Health Cen­ ter reaffirms its commitment to excellence by offering a "Patient Satisfaction Guarantee." We strive to provide services in a compassion­ ate, concerned and caring manner which deeply respects and reveres each person as unique and special. If, in some way, we have not lived up to these commitments, you will not be charged for services which are not satisfactory. Because of the nature of human illness, we can't guarantee the results of your medical care and the services performed by your physician or dentist. We cannot cover catastrophic events or waiting for services in departments where the more seriously ill patient must be treated first. Otherwise, we guarantee any and all patient services from the time you are admitted until you are discharged. We even guarantee our emergency-trauma and out-patient services. So, if you are ever dissatisfied with our service, we want to know about it. Well make every ef­ fort to resolve the problem to your satisfaction. If we don't, your account will be adjusted for that particular service. At Leila, when we refer to our values, and our commitment to excellence, we really mean it.. .and that's a guarantee! Leila Hospital and Health Center 300northmm.bittiecriik.nckipi49016 tiliphone616-962-1551 &• Innovation Health Care with the Personal Touch ■ �The Hastings Banner Thursday, December 8. 1983, Page 8 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by WILLIAM C. KIRKS and LOIS KIRKS, hutband and wife, (who hove subsequently conveyed their in­ terest in the premises to Gory A. Tallenger and Sandra J. Tallenger. husband and wife, by warranty deed recorded In Liber 408 of Deeds page 910. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan). to ALBERT E. TALLENGER. doted August 14. 1981. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on August 18. 1981, in Liber 249 of Mortgages on Page 239. which mortgage was subsequently assigned to ALBERT E. TALLENGER. Trustee of the Albert E. Tallenger Living Trust UDT Doted April 28. 1982. which Assignment of Mortgage was recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. State of Michigan, on May 7, 1982 In Liber 230 of Mortgages on Page 967. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the dnto of this notice, the sum of Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Two and 70/100 Dollars ($16.602 70). together wi'h interest at Seven percent (7%) per annum from Moy 15. 1983, and no proceedings having boon Insti­ tuted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the Power of Sale con­ tained In said mortgage has be­ come operative; NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given by virtue of the Power of Solo contained In sold mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided. the saH mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder on the inside of the East door of the Barry County Court House In the City of Hastings, and County of Barry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday. December 29, 1983, at 1:00 o'clock local time in the afternoon of said day, and said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said mortgage, together with Seven percent (7%) interest, legal costs, attorney's lees,and also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sHo. The premises to be sold at said sale are described as follows: Lot Twenty-five (25), Northbay. according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 4 of Plots Page 32. Barry County Records. Subject to easements and restrictions of records. Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan The length of the redemption period as provided by law is six (6) months from the time of sale. Dated: November 18, 1983 SCHROEDER. DeGRAW, KENDALL A MAYHALL Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Ronald J. DeGraw Business Address: 203 East MichigonAvenue Marshall. Michigan 49068 12-22 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COUR f COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE FILE NO. 18,890 Estate of MARGARET SHARKEY. Deceased 370-127484 TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES: YOUR INTEREST IN THE MATTER MAY BE BARRED OR AFFECTED BY THE FOLLOWING: TAKE NOTICE: On December 22. 1983 at 9:30 A.M.. In the probate courtroom. Hastings, Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of John D. Dudley re­ questing that John D. Dudley be appointed Personal Representative of the Margaret Sharkey Estate who lived at 160 Fair Lake. Delton, Michigan 49046. and who died November 23, 1983: and requesting also that the will of the Deceased dated July 6. 1977 be admitted to probate, and that the heirs at law of said deceased be deter­ mined. Creditors are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before March 5, 1984. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. November 30. 1983 John D. Dudley By: Richard J. Hudson Address of Personal Representative 10148 Marshall Pond Road. Burke. VA 22015 Richard J. Hudson (P15220) Siegel. Hudson, Gee. Shaw t Fisher 215 S. Church St. Hastings, Michigan 49058 616-945-3495 12-8 COMMON COUNCIL LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the term* and condition* of a certain mortgage mode by W. Paul Bishop and Elizabeth A. Bishop, hi* wife, d/b/o Bishop Farms of Lake Odessa, Ionia County. Michigan, Mortgagors, to Mcihigon National Bonk of Detroit, a national banking association. Mortgagee, dated the 26th day of April, 1982, and recorded in the office of the Reg­ ister of Deeds, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 3rd day of May. 1982. In Liber 250 of Barry County Rec­ ords. on page 940. on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of Six Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Seven and 32/100 ($629,377.32) Dollar*. And no suit or proceedings at law or In equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by sold mortgage or any port thereof Now, There­ fore. by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such cose mode and provided, notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 6th cay of January, 1984, at 10:00 o'clock o.m.. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a solo at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the oast door entrance to the Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan (that being the build­ ing udtere the Circuit Court for the County of Barry Is hold), of the promises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof a* may be necesscry to pay the amount duo. a* aforesaid, on sold mortgage, with the interest thereon at three percent (3%) per annum in excess of Michigan National Bonk of Detroit’* “Primo Rato**, and all legal costs, charges and expenses. Including the attorney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect Its interest In the premises. Which said promise* are described as follow*: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situate in th* Township of Woodland In the County of Barry, end Stat* of Michigan, and des­ cribed as follow*, to-wit: The Southeast % of Section 12, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, EXCEPT beg.nnlng at the North­ east comer of th* Southeast % of Section 12, for th* place of beginning, thence West 389 feet, thence South 1000 feet, thence East 389 foot, thence North to the beginning, and the Southwest 7« of Section 12. Town 4 North, Rango 7 West, EXCEPT the West 478.5 foot thereof. During the twelve months im­ mediately following th* sole, the properly may bo redeemed ■ Deled et Detroit, Michigan November 17,1983 Michigan National Bank of Detroit Detroit, Michigan Daniel B. Barron Attorney for Mortgagee 1400 W. Fourteen Milo Road Clawson. Michigan 48017 12-15 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE FILE NO. 18,883 Estate of GERALD M. KLINE 366-106039. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On December 20. 1983 at 10:00 a.m., in th* orobate courtroom. Hosting*. Michigan, before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Dee Ann Waltz requesting that Dee Ann Waltz be appointed Personal Rep­ resentative of Gerald M. Kline who lived al 10958 Wildwood Road. Shelbyville, Michigan and who died February 21. 1983; and requesting alto that the will of the Deceased dated June 27, 1978 and heir* deter­ mined be admitted to probate. Creditor* are notified that copies of all claims against the Deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the Personal Representative and to the Court on or before February 28. 1984. Notice is further given thot the estate will then be assigned to entitled person* appearing of record. Date: November 29. 1983 Mltton J. Marovlch, Attorney Personal Representative for Dee Ann Waltz 6469 Crestview Kalamazoo. Mi 49004 349-8872 Milton J. Marovich P 25582 130 N. Park Street Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 381-2200 12-8 PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Rood Commission will hold a Public Hearing on its proposed 1984 Budget. The Hearing will be held in the Commission Room located at 1845 W. Gun lake Road, Hastings, Michigan at 9:30 a.m. on December 13,1983 A copy of the proposed Budget is available for public inspection at the Road Commission Office. NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage made the 24th doy of March 1971, by Frank W. Winans ond Ann L. Winans, husband and wife as mortgagor(s). to the United States of America, os mortgagee, ond recorded on March 25. 1971. in the Office of the Register of Deed* for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 201 of mortgage* on pages 402-405; on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid ot the date of this Notice Sixteen Thousand Fifty Eight ond 99/100 Dollar* ($16,058.99) principal and One Thousand Four and 83/100 Dollars ($1,004.83) inter­ est; no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in said mortgage having become operative by rea­ son of such default; NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on January 12. 1984 at 10 o'clock in the fore­ noon at the east door of the Courthouse in Hastings. Mich­ igan, th"# being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfying the amount* due and unpaid upon said mortgage, the land* ond premises In said mortgage men­ tioned ond described, as follows, to wit: That property located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County in the State of Michigan. Lot 28 of the Plat of Pioneer Acres, according to the recorded plot thereof, being part of Sec­ tion 10, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township. Barry County, Michigan. Subject to conditions. restrictions and easement* of record. The mort­ gagors and mortgagee agree that any ranges or carpeting pur­ chase* or financed in whole or in pari, with the loan fund* will be considered and construed as a part of the property covered by the mortgage. The redemp­ tion period will be six months from th* foreclosure sale. Prop­ erty may be redeemed by pay­ ing th* amount of th* bid at th* foreclosure sol* plus 7*/« % inter­ est and any unpaid encumbran­ ces on th* property from dot* of sal*. Dated December 1, 1983. Fur additional Information, please contact UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through Farmers Hom* Administration. Room 209, 1405 South Harrison Road, East Lansing, Michigan. 48823. mortgage*. 12-22 STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY NOTICE OF SALE File No. 83-171CH EDWRAD C. WOLFF and BRENDA L. WOLFF. Plaintiff*. HERBERT M. BLAIN and DEBORAH L. BLAIN. Defendants. SEYBURN * HENCKEN, P.C. Robert L. Hencken (Pl4864) Attorneys for Plaintiffs THOMAS M. POWERS (PI9060) Attorney for Defendants In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of the Circuit Court for th* County of Barry. State of Michigan, mode ond entered on th* 24th doy of October. 1983, In a certain cause therein pend­ ing. wherein Edward C. Wolff ond Brenda L. Wolff were Plain­ tiff* and Herbert M. Blain and Deborah L. Blain, husband and wife, were Defendants, notice is hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to the highest bid­ der, ot the first floor of the Barry County Courthouse. Hastings, Michigan, thot being the place of holding th* Circuit Court for the said County, on Thursday, th* 22nd day of December. 1983, at 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, th* following described parcel* of real estate, each of which shall be sold separately, and each of which ore located in the Township of Barry. County of Barry, Stale of Michigan describ­ ed as follows: COUNT I: Commencing at th* Northwest corner of the Northeast onequarter of the Southeast onequarter of Section 9. Town I North. Range 9 West: thence Southerly along the West line of said Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quarter ot sold Section 9. 220 feet for the place of beginning of this des­ cription; thence continuing Southerly along said West line 220 feet: thence Easterly parallel with the East and West line to the East line of Section /; thence Northerly along said East line io a point being 220 feet South of th* North line of said Section 9; thence Westerly parallel with the East and West line of said. Section 9. to the Place of Begin­ ning; containing 6-2/3 acres of land, more or less. Sub|*ct to condition*, restric­ tions. easements ond limiiations of record. ond COUNT II: The North 220 feet of th* North half of th* Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of Section 9. Town 1 North. Rang* 9 West. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan. containing 6-2/3 acres of land more or less. Subject to conditions, restric­ tions. easements and limitations olrecord. The redemption period shall be six months from the dote of sale. Norvol E. Thaler Barry County Clerk Barry County. Michigan THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY SEYBURN & HENCKEN. P C. 3315 Greenleaf Blvd. Kalamazoo. Ml 49008 (616) 372-2120 (12-15) MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in the terms ond conditions of a certain mortgage mode by W. Paul Bishop and Elizabeth A. Bishop, hi* wife, d/b/o Bishop Farms of Lake Odessa. Ionia County. Michigan. Mortgagors, to Michigan Notional Bank of Detroit, a national banking association. Mortgage*, dated the 26th doy of April. 1982, and recorded in th* office of th* Register of Deeds, for the County ol Barry and State of Michigan, on th* 3rd day of Moy. 1982, In Liber 250 of Barry County Rec­ ords. on page 940, on whtd> mort­ gage there is claimed to be due. at th* dale of this notice, for prin­ cipal ond interest, the sum of Six Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Severand 32/100 (629,377.32) Dollars; And no suit or proceedings at law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. There­ fore, by virtue of the power of sole contained In said mortgage, and pursuant to th* statute of th* State of Michigan in such case mode ond provided, notice is hereby given that on Friday, the 6th day of January, 1984, at 10:00 o'clock AJA.. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction, tu the highest bidder, at the east door entrance to the Courthouse in Hastings, Mich­ igan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held) of the premises described in said mort­ gage. or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon ot three percent (3%) per annum in excess of Michigan National Bank of Detroit’s "Prime Rate", and all legal costs, charges ond expenses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, ond also any sum or sum* which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect it* interest in th* premises. Which sold premise* ore described os follows: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township Woodland In th* County of Barry, and State of Michigan, and described as follows, to-wit: The Northeast % ol th* South­ east ’/« of Section 13, Town 4 North, Range 7 West, and th* Southeast 7« of the Southeast% of Section 13, Town 4 North, Rang* 7 West, EXCEPT commen­ cing at the Southeast comer of Section 13. thence North to center of highway, between Section* 13 and IB. Woodland and Sunfield, thence following center of Highway in Southwest direction 16 rod* 8 feet, thence South to low water line ol Saddle Bag Lake, thence North­ easterly along margin of Lak* to beginning. During the twelve month* im­ mediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed. Doted at Detroit, Michigan, Nov­ ember 17. 1983 Michigan National Bank of Detroit Detroit, Mid gon Mortgagee Daniel B. Barron Attorney for Mortgagee 1400 W. 14 Mile Rood Clawson, Michigan 48017 12-15 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage mode the 9th day of January 19/u by Ronald O. Smith and Ruth A. Smith, husband and wife, as mortgagors, to the United States of America, a* mortgagee, and recorded on January 9, 1978. in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barr/ County. Michigan, in Liber 234 of mortgages on pages 449-452, and assumed by Robert S. Busick; AND. Default having been mode in the condition* of a certain mortgage made the 17th day of December 1979, by Robert S. Busick, os mortgagors, to the United States ol America, os mortgagee, ond recorded on December 17, 1979. in the Office of Register of Deed* for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 244 of mortgages on panes 277280; AND. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made the 26th day of Jun* 1980, by Robert S. Busick and Alice Morl* Busick, husband and wife, os mortgagors to the United States of America. as mortgagee, nd recorded on June 26. 1980, in th* Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 245 of mortgages on pages 631634 on which mortgages there is claimed to due and unpaid at th* dot* of this Notice Twenty Four Thousand Eighty One and 90/100 Dollars ($24,061.90) principal and Six Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Five ond 93/100 Dollar* ($6,795.93) interest; no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgages, and th* power of sale contained in said mortgages having become operative by reason of such default; NOW, THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given thot on January 19. 1984 ot 10 o clock in the forenoon ot the eost door of the Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that being th* place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sal*, for th* purpose of satisfy­ ing th* amounts du* and unpaid upon said mortgages, together with th* legal cost* and charge* of sale provided by law and in said mortgages, the lands and premise* in iaid mortgage* mentioned ond described, a* follows, to-wit: That property located in Barry County in the Stat* of Michigan. The south one-half of the east on-half of Lol 943 ond the south one-half of th* Lot 944 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period will be one month from the foreclosure sale. Property moy be redeemed by paying th* amount of th* bid at the fore­ closur* sal* p|ut interest and ony unpaid encumbrances on the property from dale of sale. Doted December 8, 1983. For additional information, please contact UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through Farmers Hom* Administration. Room 209. 1405 South Harrison Road. Eost Lansing. Michigan 48823 mortgagee. 12-29 KOOISTRA, HOOGEBOOM. SULLIVAN 1PETTINGA Roger* Professional Building 2737 DeHoop Avenue, S.W. Wyoming, Michigan 49509 HOTKt OF NOVraAM FORKCLOSUM AND SAU Default having been mod* In th* conditions of a certain mort­ gag* mode Moy 25, 1979, by Jock B. Hull, a single man, o* mortgagor, to the Wayland Stat* Bank (now known a* United Community Bank), a cor­ poration organized under the law* of the State of Michigan, os mortgagee, ond recorded on Moy 31. 1979. in the office of the Register of Deed* for Barry County. Michigan, In Liber 241 of Mortgages, on Page 435: on which mortgage I* claimed to be duo and unpaid to date of this notice th* sum of Nine Thou­ sand, One Hundred Thirty-One ond 91/100 Dollar* ($9,131.91), including inter*?* cl eleven per­ cent (11%) per annum on the un­ paid balance of the mortgage, computed to date of first pub­ lication: no suit or proceeding In low or In equity having been In­ stituted to recover th* debt* or any part of the debt* secured by •old mortgage, and the power of sale in sold mortgage con­ tained having become operative by reason of such default; NOT CE IS HEE BY GWEN that on Decenver28, 1983 at 2:00 o'clock In the afternoon, loco! time, at th* East front door of th* County; Courthouse, City of Hastings, Michigan, that being th* place of holding th* Circuit Court for th* County of Barry, there will be offered for sol* and sold to the highest bid­ der at public auction for th* pur­ pose of satisfying the amount du* and unpaid upon such mort­ gage together with eleven per­ cent (11%) Interest, legal cost* and charge* ond expenses, including th* attorney fee allow­ ed by low, and all taxes and in­ surance permium* paid by th* mortgage* before sale, the land and premise* In said mort­ gage mentioned and situated In th* Village of Freeport. Town­ ship of Thomoppl*. County of Barry. Stat* of Michigan, des­ cribed as follow* Parcel of Land In th* Northeast '/» of Section 1, Town 4 North. Range 9 West, Described os com­ mencing 4 rod* West and 4 rod* South of the Northwest Comer of Lot 5. Block 3, Village of Free­ port, according to th* recorded Plot thereof, thence West 8 rods. South 4 rods. East 8 rod*. North 4 rods to the place of beginning. Th* redemption period, pursuant to low, is six (6) months from the time of such sal*. Dated: November 18,1983 Mortgagee: Wayland State Bonk (now known a; United Community Bank) 103 South Main Wayland, Michigan 49348 KOOISTRA, HOOGEBOOM, SULLIVAN t PETTINGA Attorneys al Low By Kenneth C. Hoogeboom (P27416) BUSINESS ADDRESS: Roger* Professional Building 2737 DeHoop Avenue. S.W. Wyoming. Michigan 49509 PHONE: (616) 531-6060 (12-2. ESTATE SALE I. Max Vipotid. Personal Rep­ resentative for the Estate of Anno Huntzinger, hereby offer for sale of private sale to the highest bidder the property lo­ cated at 803 6th Avenue. Lake Odessa. County of lonio. Michigan. Bids v. II be token at th* office of C. Ronald Von Buren. Attorney for the nlat*. 1005 4th Ave.. Lake Odessa. Michigan. We re­ serve the right to reject any and oil bid*. Interested parlies moy in­ spect th* property hy contacting Max Vipond 374-8651 12-22 NOVEMBER 28. 1983 Common Council met in reg­ ular session in the City Council Chamber*. City Hall. Hostings, Michigan on Monday. November 28. 1983 ot 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook presiding. Present at roll call were Council Members: Bennett. Birk*, Cusack, Fuhr. Gray. Jasper**, Spackman. Vaughan. Moved by Bennett, supported by Spackman that the minutes of the November 14, meeting be approved o* read, ond signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Invoices read: Haviland Products Co. $578.25 Jack Doheny Supply 48,000.00 Kent Oil $6,314.55 Yeager* Co. 5,961.00 Moved by Cusock. supported by Fuhr thot th* above in­ voice* by approved os read. Yeas: Vaughan. Spockman, Jaspers*, Gray, Fuhr. Cusock. Birk* and Bennett. Absent: None. Carried. Wade Shook was present ond expressed hl* feeling on the burning ordinance. Moved by Jasperso, supported by Gray that th* Hosting* Lion* Club be allowed to place their Sight-Mobile on Jefferson St. by Gilmores Jeweler* on January 2 from 68:30 p.m. under the direction of the Chief of Police. Yeas: All Absent: Non*. Carried. Moved by Bennett, supported by Vaughan that th* fund for a detect I v • for th* Police Depart­ ment b* referred to th* Finance Committee to report back to Council. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Cusack, supported by Bennett that th* resolution authorizing th* Director of Public Services, Mike Klovankh to submit the necessary infor­ mation for additional fund* available under the Michigan Small Cities Emergency Job* Proarom In the amount of $147,000 to help finance the development of a new well be approved. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Public Hearing on Ordiance No. 181. City Attorney Shaw stated that he had personally had many call* from resident* who were in favor of the burning ordInonce and recommended that we pas* It. Mr. Wade Shook was .present and was against the Ordinance. Eorl Tate was present and was In favor of the ordinance to ban burning entirely. Councilperson Gray stated people ore against the ordinance because of the additional cost of hauling to th* dump or having it picked up. She presented a letter from Jan Day who was opposed to the ordinance. Moved by Gray, supported by Jaspers* thot th* letter from Jan Day be received and placed on file. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Bennerf that Ordinance No. 181 be adopted. Yeas: Bennett, Birk*, Cusock, Fuhr. Gray, Jasper**, Spockman ond Vaughan. Absent: None. Carried. Public Hearing held to establish redevelopment districts for R 8 J Inc. and Walldorffs. Jaspers* explained that th* Planning Commission hod met ond thot neither qualified for th* establishment of a dlst-ict a* their application had be*n submitted after th* work had been started. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Fuhr thot the resolution* for the establishment of redevelop­ ment district* be approved. Yeos: Non*. Noys: Vaughan. Spockman. Jaspers*. Gray, Fuhr, Cusock. ■irk* ond Bennett. Absent: Non*. DENIED. City Attorney Shaw stated that contract with th* Teamster* Union (Police) had radifled a three (3) year contract with a 5% pay increase starting 7/1/83; 5.5% for 7/1/84 and 6% for 7/1/85; with benefits remaining th* same, except In th* second year th* term life insurance would in­ crease from $17,000 to 25.000. Also that they could Improv* their retirement plan if they wished 01 their own cost. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Spackman that the Police contract be approved. Yeas; Bennett, Birk*. Cusack, Fuhr, Gray. Jaspers*. Spackman and Vaughan. Absent: Non*. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Cusock to odjourn at 8:00 p.m. Read ond approved; William R. Cook, Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 18.892 Estate of STELLA I. TUCKER­ MAN. Deceased. TAKE NOTICE: On December 22. 1983 at 10:00 o.m.. in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hostings Mich­ igan. before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin. Judge of Probote, a hearing will be held on th* peti­ tion of Kathleen Boyion for a determination of heirs. November 29. 1983 KATHLEEN BOYLAN 628 Garrison Rood. Apt. E Bottle Creek. Ml 49017 (616)968-8352 Richord H. Shaw(P20304) 215 South Church Street Hostings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-3495 12-8 Bowling results Leinaar, 186; j. Madden, 143-177-160; R. Batterson. 184; E. Rairigh, 175; L. Decker. 158-168; B. Newman. 163; D. Diver. 153; S. Jacobs. 141; S. Lesick. 155. S. Langford. 159; R. McBrian, 171-189; B. Callihan. 225; R. Haight. 200; B. Buehler. 182; N. McDonald. 178. MAJORS Piston Ring, 33; Hastings Bowl, 26.5; Muldoon's Welcome Tavern, 26.5; Frantz Buick, 24.5; Electric Motor Service, 22; Stevens Trucking. 22; Fruins. 19.5; E.W. Bliss Co., 18. High Games and Series: W. Friend, Sr.. 504; J. Mazag, 502; D. Lambert, 217-540; D. Callihan. 205-226-599; R. Conley, 225-549; F. Hayes, 506; M. Verus, 207-508; R. James, 512; T. Keeler. 512; H. Keeler. 539; T. Nichols. 200-214-593; R. Newton II, 200-582; J. Barnum. 530. WED. AFTERNOON Alflen & Assoc.. 36; Ted's, 30; Hair Care Center, 30; Champion Tax Service, 30; Nash­ ville Locker, 30; Gillons, 284; Varney's Stables, 28; Vogt, 27; Art Meade Auto Sales, 264; Whim-z, 14. High Games and Series: S. Pennington. 178; P. Champion. 171; V. Slocum, 177; B. Blakely, 180; M. Haywood, 173; L. Yoder, 196; M. L. Snyder, 193; M. Brimmer. 148; F. Schneider, 165; B. Faul, 203-512; L. Bahs, 221-525; P. Snyder, 201-502; L. Schantz, 177428. Splits Converted: S. Pennington, 6-7; K. Becker, 4-7-10; M. Linderman, 5-10. Bowler of the Week: Mary Linderman, 157458. SUN. NIGHT MIXED Sandbaggers, 41-15; Hot Shots, 374-184; Pin Pals, 37-19; Big Four, 34-22; Hooter Crew, 33-23; Escapees, 31-25; Hosers, 29-27; Spare Parts. 274-284; The Toads, 264-294; Really Rotten, 26-30; Buzzin Cuzzins, 26-30; Foul Friends, 254-304; Alley Cats, 24-32; Tails End, 24-32; Roustabouts, 23-33; The Fruins, 22-34; White Lightning, 19-37; Gutter Dusters, 17-39. High Games and Series (Men): 0. Laubaugh, 223-544; E. Kelly, 221; J. Schaechterle, 186; M. Sutton, 184; S. Eaton, 179; K. Allen, 188; E. Gaskill, 201; J. Martz, 217-569; D. Smith, 195-526. High Games and Series (Women): D. Snyder, 207-559; I. Clark, 148; P. Snyder, 192. Splits Converted; L. Martz, 5-10; D. Smith, 3-6-7-10; J. Martz, 5-7 and 5-7-9; L. Snyder, 67-9-10; C. Wilcox, 5-7-9; G. Scobey. 2-7-10; M. Beach, 3-510; J. Beach, 5-10. THURS. MORN. WOMEN’S Gillons, 31-17; The Buns, 30-18; Keeler Apts., 29-19; Lilley’s of the Alley, 28-20; Elm Pond Acres, 25-23; Gun Ridge Girls, 244234; Country Kettle Cafe, 24-24; Slow Pokes. 214-264; J 4G Stock Farm, 20-28, Mode O’Day, 20-28; Top Notch, 18-30; Bosley’s, 1731. High Games and Series: S. Peake, 176; S. Vandenburg, 205; S. Meade, 190; R. Stoepker, 171; C. Cheney, 178; K. Baker, 153. Splits Converted: B. Moody, 5-7. THURSDAY ANGELS Hastings Oxygen Supply, 31-17; Style Salon, 31-17; Hastings City Bank, 28-20; Pennock Hospital, 20-28; Bob’s Restaurant and Grill, 184-294; Cone Zone, 154-324. High Games and Scries: C. Dawe, 149; C. Garlinger, 149; S. Boop, 158; P. Oakland, 173; B. Stehr, 165; N. Eaton, 178-178-513; R. MONDAY MIXERS Art Meade Auto Sales. 34-18; Jeffs Casual Wear, 32-20; Rodee’s. 314-204; Dennis Hubei Triple A, 30-22; Muir Drugs, 294-224; Gun Ridge Golf, 28-24; Carrousel Realty, 2824; Michelob, 27-25; Medical Care Facility, 26-26; Naturally Yours, 25-27; Dewey's Auto Body. 25-27; Cinder Drugs, 25-27; Valley Realty, 25-27; Hastings Flower Shop, 22-30; Stalwart Buildings, 22-30; Muldoon’s, 20-32; Girrbach’s, 19-33, Hastings Bowl, 19-33. High Games and Scries: M. Eaton, 178-486; M. Snowden, 177; S. Hanford, 177-483; B. Anders, 177; B. Chandler, 163; P. Lambert, 181; P. Czinder, 175; G. VanGeison, 191; P. Arends, 177-487; M. Snyder. 179-505; D. Snyder, 209-514, D. Kelley, 210-516; S. Nelson, 163-470. Converted Split: S. Wilt, 8-9-10. BOWLERETTES Farrell’s Heating, 33-19; Mathew’s Riverview, 33-19; Hecker Agency, 33-19; Kent Oil, 314-204; D.J. Electric. 314-204; Hastings Bowl, 284-234; Hair Port, 27-25: Realty World, 27-25; Coenen’s Construction, 264-254; Pennock Hospital, 264-254; Big George's, 26-26; Reminder, 25-27; Pioneer Motel, 234-284; Hair Care Center, 23-29; Hastings Fiberglass, 20-32; CD’s, 20-32; Medical Care Center, 184-334; Elna’s Hair Designs, 144-374. High Games and Series: N. Goggins, ITS; P. Arends, 208-588; J. Maurer, 175; J. SkedgeU. 178; J. Doster, 183; C. Hartwell, 161; S. Wilt, 198; M. Sutherland, 156; J. Freeman, 180; D. Larsen, 176; P. Lundquist, 211; D. Snyder, 231-561; M. L. Bitgood, 127; G. Mitchell, 197-522; C. Cuddahee, 177; B. Lumbert, 177; P. Castleberry, 161; S. Pen­ nington, 210-523; S. Long, 159; G. Buchanan, 171. Splits Converted: S. Drake, 4-5-7 and 6-710; R. McBrian, 3-10-7. SAT. JUNIOR BOWLING JUNIORS Fabulous Five, 24-8; Henry's Remodeling, 22-10; Goodyear Brothers, 204-114; Public Auto Outlet, 15-17; Special Tee’s, 11-21. High Games: H. Martz, 135; M.K. Snyder, 192-493; M. Robinson, 12?; A. Wood, 140; C. Zimmermann, 147; M. Zimmermann, 156; R. Sears, 199; J. Guthrie, 110; J. Williams, 112; S. Teske, 170; V. DeZess, 163; T. Rosenberg, 129. SAT. JUNIOR BOWLING MAJORS Carlton Center Excavating, 22-10; Big John’s, 20-12; Hastings Flower Shop, 19-13; Burns Refrigeration, 19-13; Moose, 18-14; Hastings City Bank, 17-15; Knights of Columbus, 17-15; Middle Lakers, 11-21; Hodges, 9-23. High Games and Series: J. Salik, 174; G. MacKenzie, 132; T. Paulaubkie, 128; G. Tilley, 183-479; M. Tilley, 133; D. Kellogg, 136; S. Lenz, 163; D. Miller, 173; S. Denslaw, 161; M. Lyttle, 143; D. Hause, 73; J. Lesick, 146; B. McLean, 135; D. Price, 138; J. Delaat, 206-546; P. Silsbee, 146; J. Kubek, 151; J. Kubek, 130; M. Beck, 153; A. Crosby, 18; D. Walsh, 160. Presbyterian Association to meet Dec. 14 Presbyterian Women’s Association will gather at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, in the church diningroom for a special Christmas program. (Members please note the change in time from evening to af­ ternoon.) Norman Barlow of Barlow Gardens will present the theme “Flowers Tell the Christmas Story" by demonstrating his expertise with floral and greenery arrangements. Barlow Gardens is a family-owned florist’s NOTICE of MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of o certain Mort­ gage mode by ROBERT D. ORR ond VIRGINIA L. ORR. husband and wife to FIRST FEDERAL SAV­ INGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO, a United States Corporation, doted June 29. 1978, ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for th* County of Barry ond State of Michigan, on July 3. 1978. in Liber 236 on Page 935, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of TWENTY­ EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUND­ RED TWENTY-THREE AND 54/100 (S28.923.54) DOLLARS, ond no business started by Mr. Barlow’s parents. He has been actively involved since high school days and is well-known as a communityminded local businessman. Most recently he served again as chairman of the Hastings Christmas Parade. Circle 7 - with Sue Doozan and Nancy Bradley as co-chairmen - will be hostesses for the afternoon, serving refreshments and providing a Christmas card sing-along. New officers for 1984 will also be installed. proceedings having been insti­ tuted to recover th* debt now re­ maining secured by said Mort­ gage, or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale con­ tained in said Mortgage has be­ come operative; Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and in pursuance of th* statute in such case mode and provided, the said Mortgage will bo foreclosed by o sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, ot public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East front door. Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, and County of Barry, Michigan, thot being the PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on December 28, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Holl, Hastings, Michigan, Phone No. 945-2468. The meeting is to consider the application of Norman Lafler for o use variance for retailing at 121 N. Washington St.; also known as S'/j Lot 417 and S'/z of E'/» Lot 416 of the Original City. Prop­ erty is in A-O zone. Said retailing does not con­ form to Section 3.201 of the Zoning Ordinance. Also to consider a variance to erect a single faced sign 6 feet by 20 feet; 4 feet above the roof. Said sign variance does not conform to Sec­ tion 3.81 of the Zoning Ordinance. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk. City Hall, Hastings. Michigan. SHARON VICKERY, City Clerk place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Tuesday. January 10, 1984, al 1:00 o'clock (EST) in the after­ noon of said day. and said prem­ ises wil’ be sold to pay f e amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 9.5 percent interest, legal costs. Attorneys' fees and also any taxes and insurance tha said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to th* dot* of said sale; which said premises are describ­ ed in said Mortgage as follows: to wil: Land situate and being in the Township of Barry. County of Barry. Slate of Michigan, des­ cribed as; Lots 116. 117 ond 118 Fair Lake Park Annex, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 4 of Plots. Page 63, Barry County Records. The original amount secured by said Mortgage was TWENTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDDRED AND NO/100 ($27,500.00) DOLLARS so thot the amount claimed to be due thereon is more than 66’/> % of the original indebtedness secured by said Mortgage, ond the property hereinabove described is not more than three (3) acres in size ond is residential property not exceeding four (4) units. The period of redemption will be six (6) months from dale of sole. DATED: December 2. 1983 FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO Mortgagee JohnM Wells. Attorney for Mortgagee Business Address 346 West Michigan Avenue Kolamzoo. Michigan 49007 12-29 �The Hostings Banner Thursday. December 8. 1983. Page 8 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE ©•fault having bean mod* in tha conditions of a certain mort­ gage mode by WILLIAM C. KIRKS and LOIS KIRKS, husband and wile, (who have subsequently conveyed their in­ terest in the premises Io Gory A. Tallenger ond Sandra J. Tallenger, husband and wile, by warranty deed recorded in Liber 408 of Deeds page 910. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan). to ALBERT E. TALLENGER. dated August 14, 1981. and recorded in the Office of ’he Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on August IB. 1981. in Liber 249 of Mortgages on Page 239, which mortgage was subsequently assigned to ALBERT E. TALLENGER. Trustee of the Albert E. Tallenger Living Trust UDT Doted April 28. I9B2. which Assignmuni of Mortgage was recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds lor the County of Barry, State of Michigan, on May 7. 1982 in Liber 250 of Mortgages on Page 967, on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due at the dote of th<s notice, the sum of Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Two ond 70/100 Dollars ($16,602.70). together with interest at Seven percent (7%) per annum from May 15. 1983, and no proceedings having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby the Power of Sale con­ tained In said mortgage has be­ come operative; NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given by virtue of the Power of Sole contained in said mortgage and In pursuance of the statute in such case made ond provided. the said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder on the inside of the East door of the Barry County Court House in the City of Hastings, and County of Barry, Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday December 29. 1983. at 1:00 o'clock local time in the afternoon of said day, ond said premises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said mortgage, together with Seven percent (7%) Interest, legal costs, attorney's fees,and also any taxes and Insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said s-le. The premises to be sold at said sale are described as follows: lot Twenty-five (25), Northbay. according to the Plat thereof as recorded in liber 4 of Plats Page 32. Barry County Records. Subject to easements and restrictions of records. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan The length of the redemption period as provided by law is six (6) months from the time of sale. Doted: November 18, 1983 SCHROEDER. DwGRAW, KENDALL* MAYHALL Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Ronald J. DeGraw Business Address: 203 East MichlgonA venue Marshall. Michigan 49068 12-22 LEGAL NOTICES COMMON COUNCIL NOVEMBER 28. 1983 Common Council met in reg­ ular session in the City Council Chambers. City Hall. Hostings. Michigan on Monday, November 28, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook presiding. Present at roll coil were Council Members: Bennett. Birke. Cusack, Fuhr, Gray. Josperse, Spackmon. Vaughan. Moved by Bennett, supported by Spockman that the minutes of the November 14. meeting be approved as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeas: All Absent: None. Carried. Invoices read: Haviland Products Co. $578.25 Jack Doheny Supply 48,000.00 KentOil $6,314.55 MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mode in MORTGAGE SALE •ale. for the purpose of satisfy­ NOTICE OF MORTGAGE the terms and conditions of a Default having been made in ing the amounts due and unpaid FORECLOSURE SALE certain mortgage mode by W. the terms and conditions of a upon said mortgages, together Default having been made Paul Bishop and Elizabeth A. certain mortgage mode by W. with the legal cost* and charges in the conditions of a certain Bishop, his wife, d/b/o Bishop Paul Bishop and Elizabeth A. of sale provided by low and in mortgage made the 24th doy of Farms of Lake Odessa. Ionia Bishop, his wife, d/b/a Bishop said mortgage*, the lands ond March 1971, by Frank W. Winans County, Michigan, Mortgagors, Farms of Lake Odessa. Ionia premises in sold mortgages and Ann L. Winans, husband to Mcihigan National Bank of County. Michigan. Mortgagors, mentioned and described, as and wife os morfgogor(s). to the Detroit, a national banking to Michigan National Bank of follows, to-wit: United States of America, as association. Mortgagee, dated Detroit, a notional banking That property located in Borry mortgagee, and recorded on the 26th day of April, 1982, and association. Mortgagee, dated County in the State of Michigan. March 25, 1971. In the Office of recorded In the office of the Reg­ the 26th doy of April. 1982, ond The south one-half of the east the Register of Deeds for Barry ister of Deeds, for the County of recorded in the office of the ©n-half of Lot 943 ond the 'oufh County. Michigan, in Liber 201 Barry and State of Michigan, on Register of Deeds, for the County one-half of the Lot 944 of the of mortgages on pages 402-405. the 3rd day of May. 1982. in of Barry ond State of Michigan, City, formerly Village, of on which mortgage there is Uber 250 of Barry County Rec­ nn the 3rd day of Moy, 1982, In Hastings, according to the claimed to be due and unpaid at ords, on poge 940, on which Liber 250 of Barry County Rec­ recorded plat thereof. Barry the date of this Notice Sixteen mortgage there Is claimed to be County. Michigan. The ords. on poge 940, on which mort­ Thousand Fifty Eight and 99/100 due, at the date of this notice, redemption period will be one gage there is claimed to be due, Dollars ($16,058.99) principal Moved by Cusack, supported for principal ond Interest, the month from the foreclosure ot the dale of this notice, for prin­ and One Thousand Four ond by Fuhr that the above in­ sum of Six Hundred Twenty-Nine •ole. Property may cipal and interest, the sum of Six 83/100 Dollars ($1,004.83) inter­ be voices by approved os read. Thousand Three Hundred Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand redeemed fey paying w the est; no suit or proceeding at low Yeos: Vaughan. Spockman. Seventy-Seven and 32/100 Three Hundred Seventy-Seveiamount of the bid at the fore­ or in equity having been insti­ Jasperse. Gray, Fuhr. Cusack, ($629,377.32) Dollars. and 32/100 (629,377.32) Dollars; closure sale plus interest and Birke and Bennett. tuted tu recover the debt, or onv And no suit or proceedings at And no suh or proceedings al ony unpaid encumbrances on port of the debt secured by said Absent: None. Carried. law or In equity having been in­ law or in equity having been in­ the property from dote of sale. mortgage, and the power of Wade Shook was present ond stituted to recover the debt stituted to recover the debt Dated December 8. 1983. For sale contained in said mortgage •xpressed his feeling on the secured by said mortgage or secured by said mortgage or additional information, please having become operative by rea­ burning ordinance. any part thereof. Now, Theraany part thereof. Now. There­ contact UNITED STATES OF son of such default: Moved by Josperse. fore, by virtue of the power of fore. by virtue of the power of AMERICA acting through NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is su^oorted by Gray the* the sale contained In said mortgage, sole contained in said Farmers Home Administration. Hereby Given that on January Hastings Lions Club be allowed and pursuant to the statute of Room 209. 1405 South Harrison mortgage, and pursuant to the 12, 1984 at 10 o'clock in the fore­ to place their Sight-Mobile on the State of Michigan In such Road. East Lansing. Michigan statute of the State of Michigan noon at the east door of the Jefferson St. by Gilmores case mode ond provided, notice tn such case mode and provided, 48823. mortgagee. 12-29 Courthouse In Hostings, Mich­ Jewelers on January 2 from 6is hereby given that on F-lday, notice is hereby given that on igan. that being the place for 8:30 p.m. under the direction of the 6th day of January, 19B4, at Friday, the 6th doy of January, holding the Circuit Court for the the Chief of Police. 10:00 o’clock a.m.. Local Timo, 1984, at 10:00 o'clock A.M., County of Barry, there will be Yeas: All said mortgage will be foreclosed Loral Time, said mortgage will offered for sale and sold to the Absent: None. Carried. by o sale at public auction, to be foreclosed by a sale at public highe. bidder, at public sale, Moved by Bennett, supported the highest bidder, at the oast auction, to the highest bidder, for the purpose of satisfying »he by Vaughan that the funC for a door entrance to the at the east door entrance to the amounts due and unpaid upon detective for the Police Deport­ KOOISTRA, HOOGEBOOM. Courthouse in Hostings, Courthouse in Hastings. Mich ­ said mortgage, the lands and ment be referred to the Finance SULLIVAN * PETT1NGA Michigan (that being Iho build­ igan (that being lhe building premises in said mortgage men­ Committee to report bock to Rogers Professional Building ing where the Circuit Court tor where the Circuit Court for the tioned and described, as follows, Council. 2737 DeHoop Avenue, S.W. the County of Borry is hold), of County of Barry is held), of the to wit: Wyoming, Michigan 49509 the promises described in said premises described in said mort­ That property located in the Absont: Nona. Carried. WTOCtOf RKMTGAQK mortgage, or so much thereof gage, or so much thereof as Township of Rutland. Barry FOMCLOSUK AND SALK Moved by Cusack, supported as may be necessary to pay the may be necessary to pay the County in the State of Michigan. Default having been mode in by Bennett that the resolution amount duo, as aforesaid, on amount due, as aforesaid, on Lot 28 of the Plat of Pioneer the conditions of a certain mort­ authorizing the Director of •old mortgage, with the interest said mortgage, with the interest Acres, according to the recorded gage made May 25, 1979, by Public Services, Mike Klovanlch thereon at throe percent (3%) thereon ot three percent (3%) plat thereof, being part of Sec­ Jock B. Hull, a single man, as to submit the necessary infor­ per annum in ox-ess of Michigan per annum in excess of Michigan tion 10. Town 3 North, Range 9 mortgagor, to the Wayland mation for additional funds National Bonk of Detroit's Notional Bonk of Detroit's West, Rutland Township, Barry Slate Bank (now known as available under the Michigan “Prime Rote", and all legal costs, “Prime Rate”, ond all legal costs, County, Michigan. Subject to United Community Bank), a cor­ Small Cities Emergency Jobs charges and oxponses. charges and expenses, conditions, restrictions ond poration organized under the Program in the amount of Including the attorney fees including the attorney fees easements of record. The mort­ laws of the State of Michigan, $147,000 to help finance the allowed by low, and also any allowed by law. and also any gagors and mortgagee agree as mortgagee, and recorded on development of a new well be sum or sums which may be paid sum or sums which may be paid that any ranges or carpeting pur­ Moy 31.1979, in the office of the approved. by the undersigned, necessary by the undersigned, necessary chased or financed in whole or Register of Deeds for Barry Yeas: All to protect its interest In the to protect its Interest In the in part, with the loan funds will County. Michigan, In Libor 241 Absent: None. Carried. premises. Which said premises premises. Which said premises bo considered ond construed as of Mortgages, on Pago 435; on Public Hearing on Ordiance are described os follows: All of are described as follows: All of a part of the property covered which mortgage Is claimed to No. 181. that certain piece or parcel of that certain piece or parcel of by the mortgage. The redemp­ bo duo and unpaid to dote of City Attorney Shaw stated tend situate in the Township of land situate In the Township tion period will be six months this notice the sum of Nino Thou­ that he had personally hod Woodkind In the County of Barry, Woodland In the County of Barry, from the foreclosure sale. Prop­ sand. One Hundred Thirty-One many calls from residents who and Stalo of Michigan, and des­ and State of Michigan, and erty may be redeemed by pay­ and 91/100 Dollars ($9,131.91), were In favor al the burning cribed as follows, to-wit: described as follows, to-wit: ing the amount of lhe bid al the including Interest at elevon per­ ordinance ond recommended The Southeast '/« of Section 12. The Northeast % of the South­ foreclosure solo plus 7%% inter­ cent (11%) per annum on the un­ that we pass It. Mr. Wade Town 4 North. Range 7 West. east 'A of Section 13, Town 4 est and any unpaid encumbran­ paid balance of the mortgage, Shook was present and was EXCEPT beginning at ihe North­ North, Range 7 West, ond the ces on the property from date of computed to date of first pub­ ogalnst the Ordinance. Earl east comer of the Southeast A Southeast 7« of the Southeast 'A sole. Dated December 1. 1983. lication, no suit or proceeding in Tate was present and was in of Section 12, for the place of of Section 13. Town 4 North, For additional information, law or In equity having boon In„„ ordinance to bon favor w of, the beginning, thence West 389 Range 7 West, EXCEPT commen­ please contact UNITED STATES •tituted to recover the debts or burning entirely. Councilporson foot, thetree South 1000 feet, cing ot the Southeast corner of OF AMERICA acting through ony part of the •*— debts securedi u.. by GrOy noted people ore ogalnst thence East 389 feet, thence Section 13, thence North to Farmers Home Administration, said mortgage, and the power lhe ordinance because of the North to *ho beginning, and the center of highway, between Room 209. 1405 South Harrison of .at. In Md mortgage eon----------------------additional cost „. of hauling to the Southwest % of Section 12. Sections 13 and 18, Woodland Road, East Lansing. Michigan, tamed having become operative dump or having it picked up. Town 4 North. Rango 7 West. ond Sunfield, thence following 48823, mortgagee. by reason of such default: ** --------------•--* a - •letter ------- * from Jan She presented EXCEPT the West 478 5 feet center of Highway in Southwest 12-22 NOTICE IS HEttBY GIVEN that on Day who was opposed to the thereof. direction 16 rods 8 feet, thence Decen£er20, 1983 ordinance. During the twelve months im­ South to low water line of at 2:00 o'clock In the afternoon, Moved by Gray, supported by mediately following the sale, Saddle Bag Lake, thence North­ local time, at the East front door STATE OF MICHIGAN Josperse that the letter from the property may be redeemed. easterly along margin of Lake of rhe County Courthouse, City IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Jan Day be received and placed Dated at Detroit. Michigan to beginning. of Hastings, Michigan, that FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY on file. November 17,1983 During the twelve months Im­ being the place of holding the NOTICE OF SALE Yeas: All Michigan Notional Bank mediately following the sale, File No. 83-171CH Circuit Court for the County of Absent: None. Carried. of Detroit the property may be redeemed. EDWRAD C. WOLFF and Barry, there will be offered for Moved by Josperse, supported Detroit, Michigan Doted at Detroit. Michigan. Nov­ BRENDA L. WOLFF. sale and sold to the highest bid­ by Bennett that Ordinance No. ember 17. 1983 Pla’ntlffs, der at public auction for the pur­ 181 be adopted. Michigan National Bank pose of satisfying the amount Daniel B. Barron Yeas: Bennett, Birke, Cusack, HERBERT M. BLAIN and of Detroit due and unpaid upon such mort­ Attorney for Mortgagee Fuhr. Gray, Josperse. DEBORAH L. BLAIN. Detroit. Michigan 1400 W. Fourteen Mile Rood gage together with eleven per­ Spockman and Vaughan. Defendants. Mortgagee cent (11%) interest, legal costs Clawson, Michigan 48017 Absent: None. Carried. SEYBURN * HENCKEN. P.C. Daniel B. Barron and charges and expenses, 12-15 Public Hearing held to Robert L. Honcken (Pl4864) . Attorney for Mortgagee including the attorney fee allow, establish redevelopment Attorneys for Plaintiffs 1400 W. 14 Mile Rood STATE OF MICHIGAN ed by law, and all taxes and in­ districts for R * J Inc. and WallTHOMAS M. POWERS (PI9060) Clawson. Michigan 48017 PROBATE COURT surance permlums paid by the dorffs. Josperse explained that Attorney for Defendants 12-15 COUNTY OF BARRY mortgagee before sale, the the Planning Commission hod In pursuance and by virtue of PUBLICATION NOTICE land and premises in said mort­ a Judgment of the Circuit Court met and that neither qualified STATE OF MICHIGAN DECEASED ESTATE gage mentioned ond situated in for the County of Barry. State of for the establishment of a FILE NO. 18,890 PROBATE COURT the Village of Freeport, TownMichigan, made ond entered on district as their application had Estate of MARGARET COUNTY OF BARRY •hip of Thornoppl., County of the 24th day of October, 1963. been submitted after the work NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SHARKEY. Deceoted 370-12 PUBLICATION NOTICE in a certain cause therein pend­ Barry, State of Michigan, des­ hod bean started. FORECLOSURE SALE 7484 TO ALL _ __________ INTERESTED DECEASED ESTATE ing. wherein Edward C. Wolff cribed as follows: Moved by Josperse. supported ond Brenda L. Wolff were Plain­ PARTIES: YOUR INTEREST IN THE FILE NO. 18.883 Parcel of Land in the Northeast Default having been mode in by Fuhr that the resolutions for tiffs and Herbert M. Blain and MATTER MAY BE BARRED OR Estate of GERALD M. KLINE '/* of Section 1, Town 4 North, the conditions of o certain mort­ the establishment of redevelop­ Deborah L. Blain, husband and 366-10-6039. AFFECTED BY THE FOUOWING: Range 9 West, Described as com­ gage made the 9th doy of ment districts be approved. wife, were Defendants, notice TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: TAKE NOTICE: On December mencing 4 rods West and 4 rods January 1978, by Ronald O. Yeas: None. is hereby given that I shall sell 22, 1983 at 9:30 A.M., in the Your interest In the estate South of the Northwest Comer Smith and Ruth A. Smith, Noys: Vaughan. Spockman, at public sale to the highest bid ­ probate courtroom. Hastings. may be barred or affected by of Lot 5, Block 3, Village of Free­ husband ond wife. as Josperse, Gray, Fuhr. Cusock, der, ot the first floor of the Borry this bearing. Michigan, before Hon. RICHARD port, according to the recorded mortgagor? to the United Birke and Bennett. County Courthouse. Hastings. N. LOUGHRIN Judge of Probate, TAKE NOTICE: On December Plat thereof, thence West 8 rods, States of America. as Absent: None. DENIED. Michigan, that being the place a hearing will be held on the 20. 1983 at 10:00 a.m., in the South 4 rods. East 8 rods. North mortgagee, ond recorded on of holding the Circuit Court for City Attorney Shaw stated probate courtroom. Hostings. petition of John D. Dudley re­ 4 rods to the place of beginning. January 9. 1978, in the Office of the said County, on Thursday, that contract with the questing that John D. Dudley be Michigan, before Hon. Richard The redemption period, Register of Deeds for Barry the 22nd day of December. 1983. Teamsters Union (Police) had appointed Personal N. Loughrln Judge of Probate, a pursuant to law, is six (6) months ot 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, County. Michigan, in Liber 234 radified a three (3) year hearing will be held on the Representative of lhe Margaret from the time of such sale. the following described parcels of mortgages on pages 449-452; contract with a 5% pay increase Sharkey Estate who lived at 160 petition of Dee Ann Woltz Dated: November 18, 1983 of real estate, each of which and assumed by Robert S. •farting 7/1/83; 53% for Fair Lake. Delton. Michigan requesting that Dee Ann Walts shall be sold separately, and Mortgagee: Busick; AND, Default having 7/1/84 and 6% for 7/1/85: wllh be appointed Personal Rep­ 49046. and who died November each of which are located in the Wayland State Bonk been made in the conditions of benefits remaining the some, 23. 1983; ond requesting also resentative of Gerald M. Kline Township of Barry. County of (now known c. a certain mortgage made the except In the second year the that the will of the Deceased who lived at 10958 Wildwood Barry. State of Michigan describ­ United Commu.tlty Bank) 17th doy of December 1979, by term life insurance would in­ Rood. Shefbyvill., Michigan ed as follows: dated July 6. 1977 be admitted 103 South Main Robert S “ Busick. os crease from $17,000 to 25,000. COUNT I: to probate, and that the heirs at and who died February 21. Wayland, Michigan 49348 mortgagors. o the United Also that they could imprave low of said deceased be deter­ 1983; and requesting also that Commencing at the Northwest KOOISTRA, HOOGEBOOM. States of America, os their retirement plan If they mined. the will of the Deceased dated corner of the Northeast oneSULLIVAN * PETTINGA mortgagee, ond recorded on wished at their own cost. Creditors are notified that quarter of the Southeast oneJuno 27, 1978 and heirs deter­ Attorneys at Law December 17. 1979, in the Moved by Fuhr, supported by quarter of Section 9, Town 1 copies of all claims against the mined be admitted to probate. By Ksnneth C. Hoogeboom Office of Register of Deeds for Spackmon that tfvs Police North. Range 9 West; thence Deceased must be presented, Creditors ore notified that (P27416) Borry County. Michigan, in Liber contract be approved. Southerly along lhe West line of personally or by mail, to both copies of all claims against the BUSINESS ADDRESS: 244 of mortgages on poaes 277Yeas: Bonnett, Birke, Cusock, said Northeast one-quarter of the Personal Representative Deceased must be presented, Rogers Professional Building 280; AND. Default having been Fuhr, Gray. Josperse. tne Southeast one-quarter of and to the Court on or before personally or by mail, to both 2737 DeHoop Avenue. S.W. Spockman onJ Vaughan. made in lhe conditions of a said Section 9. 220 feet for lhe March 5. 1984. Notice is further the Personal Representative Wyoming. Michigan 49509 Absent: None. Carried. certain mortgage made the place of beginning of thl- des­ and to the Court on or before given that the estate will then PHONE: (616)531-6060 26th day of June 1980, by Robert Moved by Gray, supported by cription: thence continuing be assigned to entitled persons February 28. 1984. Notice is (12-22) Cusock to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Southerly along said West line S. Busick and Alice Marie appearing of record. further given that the estate 220 feet; thence Easterly parallel Read and approved; Busick. husband and wife, as November 30, 1983 will then be assigned to entitled with the East and Wo i line to mortgagors. William R. Cook. Mayor to the United John D. Dudley persons appearing of record. the East line of Section 9; thence ESTATE SALE Sharon Vickery. City Clerk States of America, at By: Richard J. Hudson Northerly along said East line to Date: November 29. 1983 mortgagee. nd recorded on I. Max Vipond. Personal Rep­ Address of Personal a point being 220 feet South of • Milton J. Morovich. Attorney June 26. 1980. in lhe Office of resentative for the Estate of Representative the North line of said Section 9; Personal Representative for Register of Deeds for Anna Huntzinger, hereby offer 10148 Marshall Pond Road, thence Westerly parallel with Doe Ann Waltz for sale at private sole to the Barry County. Michigan, in Liber Burke. VA 22015 the East ond West line of said. 6469 Crestview highest bidder the property lo­ 245 of mortgages on pages 631Richard J. Hudson (P1522O) Section 9. to the Place of Begin­ Kalamazoo. Ml 49004 cated at 803 6th Avenue. Lake 634 on which mortgages there STATE OF MICHIGAN ning; containing 6-2/3 acres of Siegel, Hudson. Gee. Shaw * 349-8872 Odessa. County of Ionia, is claimed Io due and unpaid al PROBATE COURT land, more or less. Fisher Milton J. Morovich P 25582 Michigan. the dole of this Notice Twenty COUNTY OF BARRY Subject to conditions, restric­ 215 S. Church St. 130 N. Park Street Bia.- will be token or the office Four Thousand Eighty One ond PUBLICATION AND tions. easements and limitations Hostings, Michigan 49058 Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 of C. Ro-told Von Buren. Attorney of record. 90/100 Dollars ($24,081.90) NOTICE OF HEARING 616-945-3495 381-2200 for the •.state, 1005 4th Ave.. principal and Six Thousand ond File No. 18.892 12-8 Lake Odessa. Michigan. We re­ COUNT II: Seven Hundred Ninety Five ond Estate of STELLA L. TUCKER­ serve the right to reject any and 93. 100 Dollars ($6,795.93) The North 220 feet of the North MAN. Deceased. all bids. half of the Northeast quarter of interest; no suit or proceeding TAKE NOTICE: On December 22. the Southeast quarter of Section Interested parties may in­ al law or in equity having been 1983 at 10.00 a.m.. in the pro­ 9. Town 1 North Range 9 West. spect lhe proparly hy contacting bate courtroom. Hastings. Mich­ instituted Io recover lhe debt, Barry Township. Barry County. Max Vipond 374-8651. 12-22 or any part of the debt, secured igan. before Hon. Richard N. Michigan. containing 6-2 3 by said mortgages, and the Loughrin. Judge of Probote, a acres of land more or less. The Barry County Road Commission hearing will be held on the peti­ paver of sole contained in said Subject io conditions, restric­ mortgages having become tion of Kathleen Boyion for a will hold a Public Hearing on its proposed tions. easements and limitations determination of heirs. operative by reason of such of record. 1984 Budget. The Hearing will be held in November 29. 1983 default: The redemption period shell KATHLEEN BOYLAN NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is the Commission Room located at 1845 be six months from the date of 628 Garrison Road. Apt E Hereby Given that on January sale. W. Gun Lake Road, Hastings, Michigan Battle Creek. Ml 49017 19. 1984 ot 10 o clock in the Norvol E. Thaler (616) 968-8352 Barry County Clerk forenoon ot lhe east door of the at 9:30 l.RL on December 13,1983 A copy Richard H. Shaw (P20304) Barry County. Michigan Courthouse in Hastings. of the proposed Budget is available for 215 South Church Street THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY Michigan, that being ihe place Hastings. Mich.gan 49058 SEYBURN* HENCKEN. P C for holding lhe Circuit Court for public inspection at the Road Commission (616) 945 3495 3315 Greenleaf Blvd. the County of Barry, there will Kalamazoo. Ml 49008 Office. be offered for sale and sold to (616) 372-2120 the highest bidder, at public (12-15) PUBUCHEARING Leinaar. 186: j. Madden. 143-177-160; R. Batterson. 184; E. Rairigh. 175: L. Decker 158-168; B Newman. 163; D. Diver. 153 S Jacobs. 141; S. Lcsick. 155: S Langford 159 R. McBrian. 171189; B. Callihan. 225; P.' Haight. 200; B. Buehler. 182; N. McDonald 178. Bowling results MAJORS Piston Ring, 33, Hastings Bowl, 26.5; Muldoon’s Welcome Tavern, 26.5; Frantz Buick. 24.5; Electric Motor Service, 22; Stevens Trucking, 22; Fruins. 19.5; E.W Bliss Co., 18. High Games and Series: W. Friend, Sr., 504; J. Mazag, 502; D. Lambert, 217-540- D Callihan. 205-226-599; R. Conley. 225-549• F. Hayes, 506; M. Verus, 207-508; R. James. 512; T. Keeler, 512; H. Keeler, 539; T. Nichols, 200-214-593; R. Newton II. 200-582; J Barnum, 530. WED. AFTERNOON Alflen & Assoc.. 36; Ted's. 30; Hair Care Center, 30; Champion Tax Service, 30; Nash­ ville Locker, 30; Gillens, 28'4; Varney's Stables, 28; Vogt, 27; Art Meade Auto Sales. 264; Whim-z, 14. High Games and Scries: S. Pennington, 178; P. Champion. 171; V. Slocum. 177; B. Blakely. 180; M. Haywood, 173; L. Yoder. 196; M. L. Snyder. 193; M. Brimmer. 148; F. Schneider, 165; B. Faul. 203-512; L. Bahs, 221-525; P. Snyder. 201-502; L. Schantz. 177428. Splits Converted: S. Pennington, 6-7; K. Becker, 4-7-10; M. Linderman. 5-10. Bowler of the Week: Mary Linderman, 157458. SUN. NIGHT MIXED Sandbaggers, 41-15; Hot Shots, 37^-18^; Pin Pals, 37-19; Big Four. 34-22; Hooter Crew, 33-23; Escapees, 31-25; Hosere, 29-27Spare Parts. 27’4-28’4; The Toads, 26’4-29’4; Really Rotten, 26-30; Buzzin Cuzzins, 26-30; Foul Friends, 25'4-30^; Alley Cats, 24-32; Tails End, 24-32; Roustabouts, 23-33; The Fruins. 22-34; White Lightning, 19-37; Gutter Dusters, 17-39. High Gaines and Series (Men): 0. Laubaugh, 223-544; E. Kelly, 221; J Schaechterle, 186; M. Sutton, 184; S. Eaton, 179; K. Allen, 188; E. Gaskill, 201; J. Martz, 217-569; D. Smith, 195-526. High Games and Series (Women): D. Snyder, 207-559; I. Clark, 148; P. Snyder, 192. Splits Converted: L. Martz, 5-10; D. Smith, 3-6-7-10; J. Martz, 5-7 and 5-7-9; L. Snyder, 67-9-10; C. Wilcox, 5-7-9; G. Scobey, 2-7-10; M. Beach, 3-5-10; J. Beach, 5-10. THURS. MORN. WOMEN’S Gillons, 31-17; The Buns, 30-18; Keeler Apts., 29-19; Lilley's of the Alley, 28-20; Elm Pond Acres. 25-23; Gun Ridge Girls, 24'423h; Country Kettie Cafe, 24-24; Slow Pokes, 21'6-26'4; J & G Stock Farm, 20-28; Mode O’Day, 20-28; Top Notch, 18-30; Bosley's 1731. High Games and Series: S. Peake, 176; S. Vandenburg. 205; S. Meade. 190; R. ... Stoepker, 171; C. Cheney, 178; K. Baker, 153. Splits Converted: B. Moody, 5-7. MONDAY MIXERS Art Meade Auto Sales. 34-18; Jeff’s Casual Wear. 32-20; Rodee's, 314-204; Dennis Hubei Triple A, 30-22; Muir Drugs, 294-224; Gun Ridge Golf, 28-24; Carrousel Realty, 2824; Micheiob, 27-25; Medical Care Facility, 26-26; Naturally Yours. 25-27; Dewey’s Auto Body, 25-27; Cinder Drugs, 25-27; Valley Realty, 25-27; Hastings Flower Shop, 22-30 Stalwart Buildings, 22-30; Muldoon’s. 20-32; Girrbach's, 19-33; Hastings Bowl, 19-33. High Games and Series: M. Eaton, 178-486; M. Snowden, 177; S. Hanford, 177-983; B* Anders, 177; B. Chandler, 163; P. Lambert 181; P. Czinder, 175; G. VanGeison. 191; P. Arends, 177-487; M. Snyder, 179-505; D. Snyder, 209-514; D. Kelley, 210-516’ S Nelson, 163-470 Converted Split: S. Wilt, 8-9-10. BOWLERETTES Farrell’s Heating, 33-19; Mathew’s Riverview, 33-19; Hecker Agency 33-19KentOil, 314-20'4; D.J. Electric, 314-204*; Hastings Bowl, 284-234; Hair Port, 27-25; Realty World, 27-25; Coenen's Construction, 264-254; Pennock Hospital, 264-254; Big George’s, 26-26; Reminder, 25-27; Pioneer Motel, 234-284; Hair Care Center, 23-29Hastings Fiberglass, 20-32; CO’s, 20-32Medical Care Center, 184-334; Elna’s Hair Designs, 144-374. High Games and Series: N. Goggins, 176P. Arends, 208-588; J. Maurer, 175; J. Skedgell, 178; J. Doster. 183; C. Hartwell, 161; S. Wilt, 198; M. Sutherland, 156; J. Freeman, 180; D. Larsen, 176; P. Lundquist, 211; D. Siiyder, 231-561; M. L. Bitgood, 127G. Mitchell, 197-522; C. Cuddahee, 177; B*. Lumbert, 177; P. Castleberry, 161; S. Pen­ nington, 210-523; S. Long, 159; G. Buchanan 171. Splits Converted: S. Drake, 4-5-7 and 6-710; R. McBrian, 3-10-7. SAT. JUNIOR BOWLING JUNIORS Fabulous Five, 24-B; Henry'S Remodeling, 22-10; Goodyear Brothers, 2O‘5-1D4; Public Auto Outlet, 15-17; Special Tee's, 11-2'. High Games: H. Martz, 135; M.K. Snyder, 192-493; M. Robinson, 12?; A. Wood, 140- C Zimmermann, 147; M. Zimmermann, 156; R. Sears. 1®; J- Guthrie, 110; J. Williams, 112s Teske, 176; V. DeZess, 163; T. Rosenberg' 129. SAT. JUNIOR BOWLING MAJORS Carlton Center Excavating, 22-10; Big John's, 20-12; Hastings Flower Shop, 19-13; Burns Refrigeration, 19-13; Moose, 18-14; Hastings City Bank, 17-15; Knights of Columbus. 17-15; Middle Lakers, 11-21; Hodges, 9-23. THURSDAY ANGELS High Games and Series: J. Salik 174' G Hastings Oxygen Supply, 31-17; Style MacKenzie, 132; T. Pauiauskie 128-’ g’ Salon, 31-17; Hastings City Bank, 28-20; Tilley, 183-479; M. Tilley, 133; D. Kellogg Pennock Hospital, 20-28; Bob’s Restaurant 136; S. Lenz, 163; D. Miller, P3- S Denslaw r.rill 18Mr2916; ,«.u «... Cone r.-----------. 15^-32 .... and Grill, Zone, ’6.161. M Lyttlft M3. D Hause n J Lrajd(. High Games and Series: C. Dawe, 149; C. 146; B. McLean, 13S; D. Price, 138; J. Delaat, Garlinger, 149; S. Boop, 158; P. Oakland, 206-546; P. Silsbee, 146; J. Kubek, 1S1; J. 173; B. Stehr, 165; N. Eaton, 178-178-513; R. Kubek, 130; M. Beck, 153; A. Crosby, 18 D Walsh. 160. Presbyterian Association to meet Dec. 14 Presbyterian Women’s Association will gather at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, in the church diningroom for a special Christmas program. (Members please note the change in time from evening to af­ ternoon.) Norman Barlow of Barlow Gardens will present the theme “Flowers Tell the Christmas Story” by demonstrating his expertise with floral and greenery arrangements. Barlow Gardens is a family-owned florist’s NOTICE of MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been mode in the conditions ot a certain Mort­ gage made by ROBERT D. ORR and VIRGINIA L. ORR. husband and wife to FIRST FEDERAL SAV­ INGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO, a United States Corporation, dated June 29. 1978, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry ond State of Michigan, on July 3. 1978. in Liber 236 on Page 935. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of TWENTY­ EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUND­ RED TWENTY-THREE AND 54/100 ($28,923.54) DOLLARS, ond no business started by Mr. Barlow’s parents. He has been actively involved since high school days and is well-known as a communityminded local businessman. Most recently he served again as chairman of the Hastings Christmas Parade. Circle 7 - with Sue Doozan and Nancy Bradley as cochairmen - will be hostesses for the afternoon, serving refreshments and providing a Christmas carol sing-along. New officers for 1984 will also be installed. proceedings having been inti­ tuled to recover the debt now re­ maining lecured by >aid Mort­ gage. or any part thereof, whereby the power of sole con­ tained in said Mortgage has be­ come operative. Now Therefore, Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in •aid Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such <.ose mode and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, al the East front door. Courthouse, in the City of Hostings, and County of Borry. Michigan, that being the PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on December 28, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Holl, Hastings, Michigan, Phone No. 945-2468. The meeting is to consider the application of Norman Lafler for a use variance for retailing at 121 N. Washington St.; also known as S'/i Lot 417 and S'/j of E’/i Lot 416 of the Original City. Prop­ erty is in A-O zone. Said retailing does not con­ form to Section 3.201 of the Zoning Ordinance. Also to consider a variance to erect a single faced sign 6 feet by 20 feet; 4 feet above the roof. Said sign variance does not conform to Sec­ tion 3.81 of the Zoning Ordinance. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings. Michigan. SHARON VICKERY. City Clerk place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Tuesday. January 10, 1984, at 1:00 o'clock (EST) in the after­ noon of said day. and said prem­ ises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 9.5 percent interest, legal costs. Attorneys' fees and also any taxes and insurance Iho said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the dote of said sale; which said premises are describ­ ed in said Mortgage as follows; Land situate ond being in the Township of Borry. County of Barry. Slate of Michigan, des­ cribed as; Lots 116. 117 and 118 Fair Lake Pork Annex, according to the recorded Plot thereof in Liber 4 of Plots. Page 63. Barry County Records. The original amount secured by said Mortgage was TWENTYSEYEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDDRED AND NO/100 ($27,500.00) DOLLARS so that the amount claimed to be due thereon is more than 66’ > *-• of the original indebtedness secured by said Mortgage, ond lhe property hereinabove described is not more than three (3) acres in size ond is residential properly not exceeding four (4) units. The period of redemption will be six (6) months from dale of sole. DATED December 2. 1983 FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS* LOAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO Mortgagee JohnM. Wells. Attorney for Mortgagee Business Address. 346 West Michigan Avenue Kalomzoo. Michigan 49007 �Defeat Ionia 75-61 Saxon eagers win again Even after two wins Denny O’Mara thinks his basketball team could be playing better, but, hey, two wins are two wins. Hastings made it two straight on Tuesday night by knocking off Ionia 75-61. The Saxons opened their schedule last Friday with a 7259 win over Caledonia. O'Mara said defense was one of the keys to the Ionia win. "We played good sound defense, especially in the first half," said O’Mara. "They didn’t get many shots (Ionia hit 11 of 26 shots) and we made them turn the ball over 20 times." The Saxons led 23-12 after one period and 41-20 at the half. But the second half didn't go quite as smooth. O'Mara said the Saxon defense suffered a bit of a defensive letdown the second half. "We had some defensive breakdowns in the second half and we're still giving up many easy baskets. Were still having mental lapses," he said. Ionia outscored Hastings 20-16 in the third period and managed to cut the lead down to 10 with five minutes to go in the game. But Hastings at this point in the game resumed that pressing defense and eventually won the game by the 14-point margin. The Saxons, who hit 52 per cent from the field against Caledonia, canned 31 of 65 shots (47 per cent) against Ionia. Ionia hit 26 of 54 shots (48 per cent). Hastings outrebounded an Ionia team comparable to the Saxons in size. 30-28. "We did a pretty good job offensively,” said O’Mara. "We had a lot of points spread around.” Mark Brown hit 15 of 29 field goals and three of four free throws to finish with 34 points to lead Hastings. Brown also led the rebounders with seven. Junior guard Mike Shaw added 10 points, including eight in the second half, and Mike Matthews and Rob Olson added six each. Olson had five rebounds. "A lot of people can score for us which is nice to know,"said O'Mara. "We have better overall balance than we’ve liad in a while." Murphy says 15-4 Hastings cage team was a successful one by Steve Vedder It may not have been the best Hastings girls basketball team ever, but it certainly had to rank right there with the best. The Saxons recently completed their season with a 15-4 overall record and were 9-3 in the Twin Valley. In fact, there were really only two teams that kept Hastings from enjoying an even better season: Marshall and Delton. Mar­ shall for beating the Saxons twice, and Delton for upsetting Hastings in the first round of the districts. Murphy was asked the other day after school if she was satisfied with the end results of the season. “Yes, because overall we had a good season,” said Murphy, who returned to the head coaching duties after a four-year sti.it on the jayvee team. "We played well as a team and this par­ ticular team had a great deal of respect for one another in their playing,” she said. Back in August Murphy thought her team good enough to finish in the top four of the Twin Valley and challenge for the league title—both of which Hastings accomplished. But the Redskins ambushed Hastings twice, 60-42 on Oct. 4 in Hastings and 61-38 on Nov. 3 in Marshall. The Redskins, however, have been a sticky nemisis for all the teams they’ve played. They are currently 23-0 and have qualified for the state quarterfinals after snatching district and regional titles. Murphy said Hastings could not loosen up in that first meeting between the two schools. Marshal), on the other hand, was an ex­ perienced lot which meshed like a Swiss clock. Hastings, 7-1 at the time, went into the game after having suffered a heartbreaking 78-77 overtime loss at Coldwater four days before. “I think the girls wanted it so badly it caused them to make mistakes,” said Murphy. "It wasn’t that they weren’t playing to their abilities, it’s just that sometimes a variety of things enter into a game." The two straight losses hardly crushed the team, though. Hastings proceeded to reel off five straight wins before Marshall sacked them again. Even after that loss Hastings won three straight and seemed poised to make a run at a district title. But Delton, whom Hastings had beaten earlier 60-56, sent the Saxons to the sidelines with a 51-49 Upset. “My thoughts on that game are the same now as they were then," said Murphy. "We didn't play that game as one of our better ones all around.” As far as Murphy's opinion on returning to the head coaching position, she said it did require a certain amount of getting used to. “A varsity job is more intense as far coaching," said Murphy, who had coached all the girls on the team before. “It means more organization because its not just the varsity team you have to consider. “It would have affected me more if I hadn’t coached varsity before.” She said the makeup of the team — of getting along with one another and wanting to work — made her job easier. "This group of girls was enjoyable to work with. Some years you can have inner-tension on the team, but not with this group,” said Murphy. As far as on the court, Murphy said her team's shooting impressed her. As a team the Saxons hit 44 per cent from the field and 59 per cent from the field. When listing individual accomplishments, Murphy points to senior swingman Colleen Corrigan. Corrigan saw little action as a junior but was recently voted Most Improved Player by her fellow players this year. By the end of the season Corrigan was the first guard summoned by Murphy for sub­ stitutions. Murphy also noted the improvement of senior guard Tammy Connor. As far as sophomore Amy Atkinson, who joined the varsity and scored at a 17 points per game clip. Murphy laughs when asked if Amy’s achievements surprised her. “You forget I coached her last year,” said Murphy. “She is a consistent player, a hardworker.” Amy’s sister Paula blosoomed into a probable all-leaguer with her 21 points and nine rebounds per game. Last year she played in the shadow of all-stater Kelly Mogg. "Maybe she did better than what we thought she’d do, but she’s a senior and seniors should mature and become better players,” said Murphy. “ery’ two w«ks Words for the Y’s — Parent-Child Programs - Dad. Have you been making time for your five to eight year old daughter or son. or have you just been making excuses... tomorrow... next week? You could be sharing new experiences together and with other dads and daughters and sons in a YMCA Indian Guide (father and sons) or Indian Princesses (father and daughter) group. Come to cur family Christmas party on December 15 at Nor­ theastern School at 6:45 p.m. or call the YMCA at 945-4574... You'll be glad you did. Men’s Volleybail League - All teams or players who are interested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Council winter volleyball league are invited to participate every Wednesday at the Hastings High School at 7:15 p.m. Teams will be formed during the next two weeks, with league play beginning the first Wednesday of January. Junior High Dance - There will be a junior high dance this Friday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The cost will be 75 cents. Door will open to the junior high west gym at 6:45 and close at 7:20 p.m. This will be the second dance ponsored by the junior high's student council and the YMCA. For more in­ formation, call the YMCA at 945-4571 or the school at 945-2451. Snowball Dance - On Saturday, Dec. 17, the YMCA-Youth Council's Alpha and Beta TriHigh Y Club will hold its annual Snowball Dance at the Hastings Country Club. The dance will begin at 8:30 p.m. and end at 12:30 a.m. The cost is $4 per couple. The dance is open to those in Hastings High School in grades 9-12. Couples should sign tip in the high school office by December 12. YMCA WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL FINAL LEAGUE STANDINGS W L A League ‘•Fiberglass 31 5 Advocates 22 14 aGreat Lakes 16 20 , j|ook Auto Supply 14 22 Buckland Insurance 7 29 B League Ink Spots 28 8 Lake Odessa Livestock 27 9 Spykers 20 16 Spectrum 19 17 McDonald’s 17 19 Thornappie Valley 11 25 Bumpers 4 32 Next week’s games will be open gym in high school from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. First and second place league winners will be taken in the high school at 7:15 p.m. Karen Williams (12) and Colleen Corrigan play defense against a Coldwater player earlier this season. The Saxons finished 15-4 overall for one of their best marks In recent years. Coach Pat Murphy called the year "successful.” Atkinson named MVP of Saxon squad Senior center Paula Atkinson has been named the Hastings basketball team’s Most Valuable Player. The 5-11 Saxon co-captain averaged 21.5 points and 9.2 rebounds this season — both tops on the team. Hastings coach Pat Murphy also an­ nounced two other awards. Colleen Corrigan was named the team's Most Improved Hoitlngi Mayor William Cook (left) and Hostings Y-Director Dave Storms examine the proclamation stating that the week of Dec. 14-18 has been declared Parent-Child Week. ph.,o) Hastings Wrestling Results Hastings 61...Comstock Park 12 Pout Austin pinned M. House.......................5s47 Bid Modden dec. M. HippenstoJ.................17-11 Tim Schoessel pinned M. Cassis............... 3:06 Earl Thompson pinned by C. Boroger............ 121 Brent Cook pinned K. Zittel......................... 1=08 Hutch Closon pinned E. lodge....................... :2B Archie Leatherman major dec. J.Jinko .... 9-1 Floyd Gates............................................. forfeit Bill Pelfrey pinned by B. Smith.....................,19 Pat McIntyre pinned 5. Bond...................... 3:34 Mark Case pinned K. Preston.......................:20 Dave Kensington pinned T. Duvemeary ...1:55 Jon Douglas............................................ fad eit ’third g^ ouHno h V ° .n? U,U° 'y con?1’” of era***, and rafrejhments. with the other meeting usually on outing For more information on how you can be a part of this program, call the YMCA office ot 945-4574- or come to their annual Chnstmas party ot Northeastern School on December 15, at 6:45 p.m. Scoreboard: Player and Shari Maurer was named Most Spirited. Other Hastings letterwinners include: Seniors Tammy Connor. Carrie Dunn, Lorrie Jaynes, Laura Oom, Karen Williams, juniors Stacy Owens, Kristin Matthews, and sophomore Amy Atkhzson and Cory Vender, ballboy. Parent-Child Week gets proclaimed 98 105 112 119 126 132 138 ‘ 145 155 167 185 19B Hwt Indian Guides visit Taxidermist... in mTmb^rVh To ° Hastings 27... Wayland 39 98 105 112 119 126 132 138 145 155 167 185 Poul Austin pinned by J. Tubergen................. ,44 Rondy Plonck pinned by T. Koewers............. 3:50 Tim Schoessel pinned S. Swonson................. 2:35 Eorl Thompson pinned by K.McNett............. 1:27 Brent Cook dec. by M. Omness..................... 9-8 Hutch Closon pinned K McNatt................... 2:25 Archie Leathermon pinned M. McGee .... 3:50 Floyd Gates superior dec. by P. Josey .... 13-1 Bill Pelfrey major dec. by M. Omness ... 10-0 Pat McIntyre pinned by B. Wwcky............. 4:45 Merit cose pinned K. Maynard..................... 1,55 Continued to page 12 The week of December 14-18 has been designated Y Parent-Child Week for the City of Hastings. The programs being spotlighted are the YMCA's Y-Indian Guides for fathers and sons ages 5-8, Y-Indian Princesses for fathers and daughters ages 5-8, and Indian Braves for mothers and their sons ages 5-8. The programs provide parents the op­ portunities to do things together with their children on a one-to-one basis, share new experiences, and in the process get to know each other better. Individually, Y Parent-Child clubs, or tribes as they are called, are small: six to nine parents and their sons or daughters. They meet regularly in members' homes on a rotating basis. YMCA staff serve as program resources, but the participants themselves plan most of the programs. Typical activities include crafts, hikes, camping trips, cookouts. stories, games, service projects and Indian lore. Last year, over a half a million parents and their children were enrolled in 32,154 tribes across the United States. On December 15, at Northeastern School gym, at 6:45 p.m., parents and their children are invited to participate in the YMCA's Parent-Child Family Christmas Party. The Puppet Prospectors and a visitor from up north will highlight the program. If you are interested in more information in this program but will be unable to attend the Christmas party, please call the YMCA at 945-4574. YMCA-YOUTH COUNCIL ADULT INDOOR SOCCER Game results for week of Nov. 28. WLT Red * 10 0 White ioo Yellow n o 1 Green 0 0 1 Gray o 1 1 Royal Blue 0 10 Red Team 7 vs. Gray 1, White Team 4 vs. Royal Blue 2, Yellow 2 vs. Green 2. YMCA-YOUTH COUNCIL'S MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Game results for week of Nov. 28. WL A League Schoolhouse Inn i o McDonald’s i o Rodee’s o 1 Razor’s E •’ge o 1 Hamilton’s Exc. o 0 Rodee’s 72 vs. Schoolhouse Inn, 92; Razor’s Edge 94 vs. McDonald’s 104. BLeague Chick-N-Fin i o Leary’s i o Rodee’s i o C4B Discount i o Flexfab o 1 Hastings Merchants o 1 C’s Place o 1 Hastings Oxygen o1 Cotant’s o0 Flexfab 51 vs. Chick-N-Fin 66; Hastings Merchants 48 vs. Leary’s 91; Rodee’s 60 vs. C’s Place 59; Hastings Oxygen 56 vs. C&B Discount 85. C League Practice Round - Riverbend 39 vs. Hastings Mutual 51; Hamlets of Whiffle Tree 27 vs. Non Runners 21; The Board 27 vs. Hastings Sanitary 28. FLOOR HOCKEY Game results for Dec. 3. WLT 3rd-tlh Grades Nebraska 2 1 0 Michigan 2 1 0 Georgia 2 1 0 MSU 030 MSU 1 vs. Michigan 5, Georgia 4 vs. Nebraska 1. Sth-6 th Grades Blackhawks 3 0 0 Islanders 1 1 1 Oilers 1 2 0 Redwings 0 2 1 Oilers 5 vs. Red Wings 2, Blackhawks 2 vs. Islanders 1. Next Week’s Games: MSU vs. Nebraska, Michigan vs Georgia. Blackhawks vs Oilers. Islanders vs. Red Wings. SPORTS ...ata glance by Steve V«M«r On hockey When the press release crossed my desk the other day I knew exactly where I was going to be the night of Dec. 1. Rekindling memories. Two visions I wfl) keep the rest of my life both happened almost four years ago on a Friday night and Sunday morning. I'll never forget walking down the runway into a high school gymnasium to cover a basketball game and hearing the voice of an excited announcer. "Ladies and gentlemen the United States Hockey Team has just beaten the Soviet Union..." The announcement was greeted by thunderous applause. An upstart United States Olympic hockey team from a country being pushed around by a group of radicals in a place called Iran, had just stunned the sports world by beating the great Soviet team. Somehow this team, now only a win away from an impossible gold medal, symbolized that America could not be pushed around. Not by radicals in Iran or by the powerful Soviet hockey machine. That gold medal came less than 48 hours later on a Sunday morning in late February when the Olympic hockey team polished off the Fins as thousands in the Lake Placid stands were chan­ ting "USA, USA." Sportswriters called it the “Miracle on Ice.” 11 was one of the most amazing things I'd ever seen in sports. Now, four years later, another United States hockey team has a chance to unify a country tom not by events in Iran, but this time by events in places like Lebanon and Granada. And when the chance came to see the United States team play last Thursday at the Kellogg Center in Battle Creek I was there in a flash. Naturally this is a different United States hockey team than the one in 1980. In fact, only two players from that 1980 team will be with this year’s team in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia on Feb. 7, for­ wards John Harrington and Phil Verchota. Now, I hadn't seen a hockey game in some 16 years and so as I watched Team USA play the Canadian Olympic team a couple of things jumped right out at me. For example, there is no way that television can capture the true essence of hockey. The exceptional speed of the game, that wooden smack as puck meets stick, and. at times, the brutality of the game. The only way to appreciate hockey is to be there. The other thing about hockey that really sticks out is the blinding speed. That really shouldn’t come as a sur­ prise because a man going full tilt on a pair of skates has to be faster than somebody running the 50-yard dash. We sat right along the ice where we got a first hand look at players whizzing past. When you sit right along the ice you also get a perfect view of the roughness of the sport. It’s no wonder few hockey players have their full compliment of teeth. The players think nothing of smashing somebody full-force into the boards. Imaging skating full-speed, and with a little help, winding up flush against the boards. More than a few times I’d find myself wincing as somebody was un­ ceremoniously introduced to the boards. The age of the players is something else that sticks out w.th these Olympic teams. I walked behind the United States bench and later talked with these "kids" in the locker room. Some were as young as 18 years old and it’s hard to imagine somebody that age being in their positions athletically. How can somebody so young be so good at what they do? 1 actually felt old watching them. That feeling vanished when I talked to some of them afterward in the locker room. These "kids" are actually very adult, articulate and very polite. The best player on the team, Pat LaFontaine of Pontiac, is 18 years old going on 35. Can this team repeat the gold medal performance of the 1980 team? I asked Verchota if this team can be as good as the 1980 team. "It can be,” he answered as he peeled off his uniform. "We have some good players, maybe as good as the 1980 team. “It's hard to compare the two teams. We have 24 different personalities and it all depends on how well we fit together. “I do know we’li all give one hundred percent.” It's doubtful if the United States can win a second straight gold medal. But then again, if somebody had asked me that question four years ago the answer would have been exactly the same as now. After all. miracles do happen. It’s been proven. �The Hastings Bonner—Thursday, Decembers, 1983. Page 10 the sportsminded person on your list by Steve Veddrr Having trouble finding that perfect gift for that jock or jockette on your Christmas list? Yeah, yeah, we’ve all been through it before Part of you wants to give them that practical — yet nice — gift like that nifty striped sweather you spotted or maybe that sexy perfume you ran across the other day. Give it up. Buy him or her what they want; what they'd enjoy. Toss out being practical. How does a leather basketball, or an of­ ficial Olympic gym bag, or maybe even a 110-pound barbell set sound? A sampling of Hastings stores uncovers a variety of sporting gifts for that hard-to-buvfor person on your Christmas list. Dove Leary displays the many types of athletic shoes now available Shoes however, are only one of many sporting gift ideas. going t0 bc an 0,ymp»c year. And naturally the promotion agencies aren't about to let such a bonanza slide by without flooding the American public with Olympic gift ideas. How about an official Levis Olympic back­ pack? They sell for anywhere from $4.95 to $15 depending on size. Nike and Addidas also make excellent gym bags in the $12-30 range. Speaking of Nike and Addidas, they rank among the giants in selling athletic shoes Nike is the top-seller in the United States while Addidas is the world wide best-seller. A good leather court shoe (for basketball, tennis, raquetball, etc.) ranges from $35-60 from either company with hightop shoes going $10 higher. A quality, road-rated running shoe can be purchased for $25-40. Another Christmas idea might be a Sch­ winn exercise bike. The bikes, designed to shape up shapeless bodies, average $249 with the lowest priced bike at $75 ranging up to $595 Basketballs are annually a common Christmas present. There are three basic types of balls: leather, synthetic leather and rubber. The leather balls, whether it be made by Spaulding. Wilson or Regent, are the most expensive ranging from $26-40. The Spaulding all-leather Top Flight is an ex­ cellent basketball and sells from $30-40. Rubber basketballs can be had for as little as $18, but the quality does not compare with a vinyl or all-leather basketball. Baseball gloves aren’t one of the best selling items at Christmas time, which is a shame because gloves can be had for a bargain basement price during the winter. Gloves can be bought for as little as $8 for the beginning player but plan on spending anywhere from $45-110 for a quality glove. Top-of-the-line gloves like the Wilson A2000 and Wilson A.3000 sell for $120 but often can be found on sale in the winter for as little as $80. The Rawlings Pro H sells for $150 and the Mizuno MT retails at $55-60. Again, if you’re looking for an A-l baseball or softball glove plan on spending $45-60. Soccer balls for Christmas presents are rapidly gaining notice. A synthetic leather ball can cost $20 with a leather soccer ball going for $30. Adequate balls can be bought for S13 but hardly for any less. A Top-Flight 100 soccer ball sells for $40. Even though snow usually blankets the ground at Christmas a few hardly souls — usually the young and foolish — often still play football in the snow. Thus finding a football under the tree at Christmas isn’t an outlandish idea. Cowhide footballs should be able to be purchased for $12-19. But what about the person who wants to stay inside on those cold January and February days? If that's the case how about a dartboard? A single board (minus pictures of favorite sportswriters and the like) can be bought for $8-12. A solid brass dart board set sells for $28. For those people who are looking for stocking-staffers, take heart, there are sieigh-fulls of sports-related articles that Santa Claus could easily find bring into your home. Tube socks ($2.50-3) or wool socks ($6) as well as thermal underwtar <$12 a suit) or even gloves or mittens ($8-20) can keep an active outdoorsman warm and happy. Head bands and wristbands ($1) are popular along with nylon wallets ($7) or the ever popular hooded sweatshirts. How about a jackknife ($5-50) or a University of Michigan or MSU zippo lighter ($12). A baseball or softball player doesn't necessarily have tn ..mu e.™ necessarily have to wait until spring for a batting glove t $H > Cross country accessories make excellent stocking staffers. All of the above mentioned items can be purchased in several area stores Get shopping, time is running out. □ urry ooimouse ot true Value checks out an exercise machine. With Christmas time |ust around the corner and shopping season all ready here, people are looking for gifts for their husbands, wives, kids and other ’’special" people. The city of Hostings offers much in the way of sporting gifts. 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WHEELS! GW DODGE’FORD Warehouse Clearance! • LIMITED STOCK • VISA all for.. Oulu, * SIGNS TIM SERVICE ------------------------------ Inc. •------------------------------235 S..Jefferson St. in Hastings Call . . . 945-9549 BARRY COUNTY'S LARGEST JNDEPENDENT DEALER � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-12-15.pdf 35eb11e2cfa2e98e59525f8f98d52b3e PDF Text Text December 15, 1983 NlEiWiS ...wrap Owens, Townsend released from jail Rev. Pamela Owens end Ralph Townsend, arrested last week during a anti-missile protest at Ute Williams International Corp., have been released ' from, an Oakland County jail. • Owens, JS, Is the minister of the 'Woodgrove Brethren-Christian Parish near Hastings. Towneend, SO, is a Woodland Township farmer. An Oakland Comity judge commuted ,Owens’ sentence on Dee. Il and a protrial hearing was held yesterday. Townsend was released on Wednaaday after a latter from a Barry County Meter was delivered to the judge Will H.H.S. take league basketball crown? Funding assured for airport expansion plan PAGE 9 PAGE 1 Police chief says detective post essential to law enforcement ■ Owens and Townsend were charged ■fth attanptin* to Hock traffic in a rtvaway eo property at Williams jfnaflnnal, violating a cowt laLake aro* firm. faith’s condition air after surgery eeedlUoa inGrand Raaide’Buileniak* Hoffital after undergoing etargsrv fee tnhrlea she received in a Dee. 1 car ■Map near Middleville. trfland tractwee tt her beck rarMr«e after the ear die and bar mater FOOd for ChriStlT18S... Mark Waller (left) and Kyle VanHouten box up some canned goods at Northeastern School. Students from all the schools in Hastings recently gathered all the canned goods they cculd find. The students gathered nearly 350 cans good for 37 food baskets which will in turn be sent to needy families in Barry County. The St. Rose CCD class eilt distribute the The city’s chief of police said there is plenty of work for a detective in Hastings. Police Chief Mark Steinfort made the comment the day after the Hastings City Council voted unanimously to reinstate the position which was cut in July, 1982, when budget cuts forced the city to lay off two patrolmen. At that time, Steinfort filled one of those positions by transferring the department’s detective to a patrolman's job. Monday, counciTvoted to spend $8,500 to hire a starting patrolman for the remainder of the city’s fiscal year. Under the police deparment’s present contract, a beginning patrolman’s salary is $14,841 a year, and goes up to $20,763 after three years. Dana Steidle, who will get his old job back about the first of the year, currently makes $20,763 as a veteran patrolman. When he steps back into the detective job, he will earn Hl,Ml. Steinfort said that regular patrolmen cannot always spend the time needed to follow up investigations. “The problem is, officers get called away from investigations on complaints, which of course have priority,” hefcaid. “A detective will follow up an investigation, and stick to it’’ Steinfort cites a recent case of a theft of a car and checks, which were later forged, as an example of when a detective would help. "That case is still pending because we didn’t have a detective...We currently have a number of complaints that way — the of­ ficers hang in there, and get back to them when they can." Steinfort said the city currently pays “thousands of dollars a year’* to officers in overtime for investigations which would normally be handled by a detective. “We still have to pay overtime, but not that much any more," said Steinfort The chief said the lack of a detective would be most missed in the event of a serious Continued on page 2 Council approves retroactive pay raise for police officers The Hastings City Council Monday night approved a payment of $8,000 to city police employees for a salary increase retroactive to July 1 under the terms of their recently ratified Teamsters Union contract. POSITION: Police wage Outlined Storting patrolman (Attar 3 years) Dispatcher (After 2 years) Detective Sargeant Under the contract, members will receive 5 percent more pay effective July 1,1983, 5*6 percent July 1, 1984, and 6 percent July 1, 1985. 7-1-83 7-144 7-1-U 314441 20,7*3 114*3 14417 21441 21,71* *1*4*7 21,*06 12420 14,999 22,400 22,914 *1*40* 23419 12,741 1*400 23,754 24,289 food baskets. ' Fiakbeintr Rzh.. just rath of Mid­ dleville. Mrs Shepard was treated and Mteaaed at Pennock Hospital for minor Tte driver of the second car, Dennie Micteei Victors, S, Cherry Valley Rd.. received-a tktot ftr tetara to yield Mt of way at a Stop sign He was torwwt a nt hear dbctowfiaedtogether * vertebrae in Ihb girl’s EWriuks iram Hastings, Freeport' raidmce, 81E. Carlton Center Rd. AcooMtag to reports, the aMctare was fully Involved when finRgto** arrived. One firemen from Fruport was overcome by smoke (hiring the Oye-hours that emits remained an tte acene, and was treated alPenaodt Hospjtal for smoke inhalrtlf • Fire officials said the tame war totally destroyed by the Damee, and damage is estimated to to over gH,Nt. mws Fire Chief Roger Carts said M cause of the Hase Is tatdor to- T tochto wm ortoinNly'raMonid Is GncS PraittalSS MoSeyJtmM - tetag *Ivan by Aunt* Rietard Ltea, Lake Odessa, pulled In front of ton. No injuries randtadfrmn the ndatag, an improper left tin. Police, in checking the truck’s registration and vehicle Identification mentors with the Law Enforcemant Information Network (LEIN), discovered that Lake’s truck was Stolen. In e followup investigation, Trooper Greg Fouty visited Lata at Ida tame. While there. Lake asked Fouty to chock the registration of his second tar, a 1*7* i Olds Cutlass. That, too, turned out to be Gordon weary, may retire from commission Citing a weariness with what he called “negative attitudes in the county”, Barry County Commissioner James Gordon told fellow board members that he was leaning toward a decision of not running for re­ election in 1984. Gordon — who represents District Two which includes Thornapple and Yankee Springs Townships — made the an­ nouncement at the conclusion of the com­ missioners' Tuesday morning meeting. Gordon did, however, leave the door open fora change of heart, saying that he could be “talked out of the decision”. “I’m making this in the form of a pre­ announcement," Gordon said at the start of his talk. Noting that he had “worked off a lot of positive energy”, Gordon said that his "greatest concern" was negative attitudes that he has seen and is seeing. “There seems to be a lot of adversary relations.” he elaborated, "an ‘us against them’ situation. I just wonder how much I can continue to take. “I’ve thought about this for awhile,” Gordon added. “Going into the holiday season, I feel better about making this decision known.” Gordon said he was open to being talked out of that stance “if attitudes change”. Gordon did not give any specifics on ‘what’ those negative attitudes were or ‘how’ they could be altered during his talk. Commenting immediately after the meeting, Gordon said his statement centered on “a general feeling” that he wanted to convey. Gordon has served on the board of com­ missioners for five years, winning his first term in 1978. He is presently a member of the commission's subcommittees for finance, county development, and central services. Prior to that he served as a village council trustee in Middleville and as a member of the Thornapple Township Planning Commission. In addition, he was the chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party for four years. In comments made Wednesday, Gordon said that while his approach to politics has always been from a positive aspect, the Continued on page 11 Hastings Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Vol. 128, Ho. 49 Mark R. S. Johnson Thursday, December 15,1983 Hastings, Michigan City officials say cost overruns won’t hurt airport expansion by Ken Reibel Though the estimated cost for the Hastings airport expansion is $85,000 over the original projected cost, the city should face no problem in finding state and federal dollars to fund the work, said the head of the Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC). Robert J. Thomas, MAC director, said the project is "presently progressing through the normal funding, engineering and en­ vironmental procedures,” and that the state’s share of $19,100 “need not be in­ creased" to cover the cost overruns. Thomas made the comment in a letter to Michigan Sen. Robert Welborn, R-Kalamazoo. Original expansion plans called for a 900foot runway expansion, at a cost of $191,000, to accomodate private jets. That cost in­ cludes both surface materials and lighting. The cost was later increased to $350,000 to include the construction of partial parallel taxiways, an access road and taxiway to a new hangar area, and and apron parking for planes. Now, planners are talking about a total cost of $450,000, due to “updated engineering estimates", inflation, and a parcel of land near the Thornapple River which the Federal Aeronautics Adminstraticn said must be included in cost estimates. The extra $85,000 gave rise to worries that state funding would not cover the added costs. However, Thomas laid those fears to rest in his letter to Welborn, which stated "The state funds, $19,100, approved in the act is sufficient to cover five percent of the costs and will not need to be increased." Thomas wrote that MAC will be requesting Welborn’s aid to provide further funding transfer from other projects "currently listed and ur.needed to increase funding available as soon as the FAA issues a ten­ tative allocation." Ray Rought, director of the state’s Airport Development Commission, said there still isn’t “total sufficient funding, but it isn’t a problem." The state by law cannot participate in land acquisition. Michigan’s share of the project cost is five percent of the cost not including the price of land. The city-county share will be an amount equal to state's. The federal share is 90 percent of the total cost. Local officials are planning on a federal reimbursement of land already purchased for the airport to cover the local share of the expansion costs. "The federal government knows we’re counting on it," said Charles Murphy, chairman of the Joint City-County Airport Commission. He said that reimbursement will be on a parcel of land east of the runway, which the Joint City-County Airport Com­ mission purchased several years ago for about $24,000. “Ninety percent of that will be enough for our share,” said Murphy. The added 900-feet on the existing 3,000foot runway will place tire Hastings Airport in the “general utility category", which will accomodate 90 percent of general aviation aircrafts. Murphy said the project is being un­ dertaken in part because the Kent County International Airport has become used primarily for commercial traffic and private planes are being force used to outlying airports. The $450,000 expansion is phase one of a 20 year plan that will eventually lengthen the runway to 5,000 feet, build fences around the airport, and add a new terminal and ter­ minal ramp on the facility’s east side, and a new, hard-surface east-west runway. The immediate plans for an access road from W. State Rd. will service a new hangar area on the eas» side of the airport. Murphy said a taxiway will be built to acces the area, Mark Johnson named to board of National Bank of Hastings Lt. Richard Zimmerman, Haytinga team commander, said that as the two men discussed the matter, Lake sud­ denly pointed to a man pulling into a driveway down the street., snd toid Fouty that he purchased hh vehicles from that subject. Trooper Fouty contacted the subject, identified as Alphonso Catica, S, Lake Odesaa, and arrested Mm. Zimmerman said LEIN information indicate* that the truck was reported stolen in April, 1963, and the Cutlass was stolen from a Lansing mall parking lot In October. Gatica was transported to the Eaton Canty Jail to await chargee of car theft. Zimmerman said that whether Lake had knowledge of the vehicles' theft "is under investigation." Price 20c Mark R.S. Johnson, 36, was elected to the board of directors of the National Bank of Hastings, Monday, Robert W. Sherwood, president and board chairman, anncMnced. Johnson is vice-president of marketing and a member of the board of directon. of Hastings Manufacturing Co. He has been employed at Hastings Manufacturing for 13 years, previously holding the position of national accounts sales manager for filters. A 1965 graduate of Hastings High School, he graduated from Albion College in 1969 with a bachelor's degree in economics. In 1971, he earned a master’s degree in business administration and marketing from Michigan State University. He and his wife, Kathryn L., live at 514 W. Green St. They are members of the First Presbyterian Church. Other members of the National Bank board of directors are Richard T. Groos, Donald L. Haywood, Sr., Jack E. Echtinaw, William D. Baxter, M.D., Edward B. Caukin, David C. Wren, and Richard M. Code, director emeritus. but that the hangars and “finger taxiways" will be privately constructed. Murphy said that only about five acres of hangars are currently available on the north side of the airport, and that it is filled because of the requirements that hangars be 500 feet froin runways and set back from the road. “We anticipate the need for hangars, and there's noplace for them here. People keep asking if they can build a hangar." - Charles Murphy, CltyCounty Airport Commission Chr. Murphy said federal funding for airport expansion comes from a trust fund, com­ prised of 20 cents from each gallon of fuel purchased by aircraft owners and pilots, and aircraft license foes. “The only way for local aircraft owners to get that money back is through airport ex­ pansion," said Murphy. TAXIWAY APRON TAXIW1 !»»«..,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Aerial photograph shows proposed changes under the $450,000 airport expansion plan. Taxiways will allow^planes to exit runway so other planes con land. Access road will lead to orea where new privately-owned hangars will be built. Forty-acre parcel southeast corner, near the racetrack, was purchased by the airport commission several year ago for $24,000. 90 percent of which will probably be refunded by the federal government. �The Hastings Bonner — Thursday, December 15. 1983 Page 2 ^cnuten. OfutfM.1 COUNTY COMMISSION The calm after the storm It has been a year of calm in the county courthouse. Gone are the name-calling, temper flare-ups that marked years of squabbling among political factions. Replacing them have been order and stability generated from a group of commissioners that appears to be in substantial agreement about the direction county government should take. The reduction from 11 commissioners to seven indicates, for the moment at least, that more representatives of the people do not necessarily mean better government. The people of the county are being better served by the smaller group of commissioners who are willing to work together, willing to discuss both sides of issues and willing to solve problems through reasonable compromise. This ability to work together is best evidenced by the Finance Committee, consisting of Commissioners James Gordon, Carolyn Coleman and Theodore McKelvey. First, they have been unselfish of their time. The committee held at least 13 meetings during the two months when the 1984 budget was prepared. Second, they were able to reach agreement and sell their solutions to the full board on ways to maintain county services while staying within the tight revenues available. The difficulty of operating county government has been increasingly com­ plicated in the past 15 years by the numbe- of slate intrusions into local govern­ ment. The slate requires programs and procedures, but often does not compensate with adequate funding. Compounding the problem has been the increasing wage and benefit demands placed on county government by organized employee groups. For 1983, the Finance Committee with the agreement of the full board has been able lo balance the competing demands on the budget. Looking back on the year, one of the more heated issues that the commissioners faced was when they voted to give themselves the same seven percent pay raise that other elected officials in the county received. When the commissioners learned that their action was not legal (because a sitting commission cannot give itself a pay raise), they rescinded the increase. The commissioners are paid a salary of $4,231.50 per year, plus a $25 per diem for committee meetings. It is a fa"t that the commissioners do not turn in requests for payment for all of the meetings they attend. It is also a fact that the amount of work demanded of individual commissioners increased greatly when the size of the commission decreased. Each commissioner must serve on more comittees, and thus, must spend more time on the job. It is important for the continuation of good county government that our com­ missioners beadequately compensated for the work that they do and the time they spend doing it. It is important that the seats on the Board of Commissioners con­ tinue lo be filled by people with the knowledge and ability to operate good county government. We think that the board should set up a special committee involving government officials, private citizens and representatives of local business and industry to determine the proper pay level for commissioners. This group could be similar to the city’s Local Officers Compensation Commission. An ad hoc committee of this Barry County...One year under the belt by Steve Horton Today is an anniversary. On this date a year ago 1 began working here. Anniversaries either have some significance (i.e. Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, a couple's 50th year together, a boy and girl’s second month together since the junior high dance) or they have very little beyond personal considerations. Mine, I realize, ranks a great deal more toward the latter. Still — because we as individuals and as a society measure our rememberances of things past in annuals, decades, halfcenturies, and so on—I’ll use the occasion to make some comments comments on my tenure here. First impressions: Once, at 19, I ac­ companied a friend who drove to Grand Valley State to visit his girlfriend ( now wife). Other than that, however, I had never been in southwestern Michigan prior to my job interview early last December. Since that long ago trip was taken on 1-96 and at night, one could honestly say last year was my first visit to this neck of the woods. From Grand Ledge on the sights were new ones. The land flanking M-43 though is fairly flat and was hardly attractive in its winter grays. As one who prefers hilly countryside with intermingling lakes and stands of forest over flat land (my apologies to the farm folks who will obviously disagree), the urge to turn and head back was toyed with slightly. From Carlton Center and directions west the hills began and the impression quickly changed. After passing by Leach Lake, its cottages looking picturesque along the shore, then finally cresting the big hill on North Broadway and seeing the town settled along the river valley, I became determined to convince these newspaper bosses of my worth. Fortunately they "bought the goods". Hastings: A "county seat" town as one overriding advantage over its fellow villages and cities, namely the courthouse square. There’s a certain dignity and feeling of continuity it lends a community, standing almost in 19th Century repose amid the bustling of the neighboring business district The predominate image Hastings had on that first visit was the courthouse looming at the main intersection with the schools just up the street and the downtown businesses just a block away. There was something com­ fortable and hometown about the scene. There still is. Perhaps this was just a newcomer's way of looking at things, but another striking feature was that the downtown's second-floor and below-ground offices were in use by several professional people and service organizations, plus some retailers. No doubt part of that usage is caused by a premium on available space, still it gave and gives the town an added flavor; an impression of versatility and overflowing activity. Since then the downtown has more than lived up to those early impressions, par­ ticularly the various sales and special events that are staged there and the number of shoppers that attend them. A sale or event can always be put one, but in this age of the mall (A recent published survey said that Americans spend their available time at home, work, and shopping malls in that order) for a smalltown business district to consistently draw shoppers speaks well of the merchants. And I guess it speaks will also of those shoppers who patronize their hometown, aiding immensely in its economic health. Biggest story: The schools. While I didn’t personally cover that much of the actual story, the schools seemed to dominate the headlines throughout the year. At the year's start was the controversy surrounding Gov. Blanchard's freeze of state aid payments, a decision that put Hastings and many other districts in a severe cash flow bind. Statewide, a debate ensued over whether to raise income tax with the taxes eventually being raised and aid payments resumed. Locally, there was the question of raising the millage rate, one that the district has faced on a repeated basis over the years. Pro-millage supporters’ first attempt, erf course, fell short, but then they were able to type could take the pay raise question out of the political arena and ensure that the next group of commissioners is fairly compensated. If the ad hoc committee found that the present pay level is adequate, so be it. But if it found that commissioners are undercompensated, as we suspect, we could live with that decision and would recommend that the citizens also accept it. /letters^ to the Editor: Court News: Salazar gets two life terms for incitement Domingo Demetrio Salazar, 42, formerly of Charlton Dr., Hastings, was sentenced to two life sentences in Barry County Circuit Court Friday for two counts of inciting the commission of a felony. Salazar is accused of inciting to murder a state police undercover detective, and a witness against him in an arson conspiracy case. Prosecutors say the incitement was carried out while Salazar was an inmate in the Barry County Jail in Sept., 1981. According to information released by the Barry County Prosecutors office, Salazar had conspired with Larry Kimmel to tran­ sport Salazar's car out west and bum It. Salazar was subsequently arrested, and Kimmel was scheduled to testify against him. White Salazar awaited trial on a charge of conspiracy to burn with intent to defraud, he allegedly made it known to other inmates that he wanted to have Kimmel murdered, along with Ron Neil, the state police detective who investigated the planned arson. State police then "planted" an undercover operative, identified as Isidrio Martinez, Jr., to carry out the "hits” on Kimmel and Neil. Meanwhile, Neil kept in contact with Mar­ tinez, orchestrating his own "murder". Salazar was found guilty in November after a bench trial before Circuit Court Judge Hudson E. Deming. The life sentences are without parole, as provided for by state law. for three counts of breaking and entering of an occupied dwelling, including the Sept. 23 break-in of the Razor's Edge, 112 E. Court St. Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster also ordered Feig to serve three years probation, and credited him with 78 days already spent in custody. Shuster further assessed Feig $300 in fines and costs. Feig’s accomplice in the break-in, Floyd Totten, was sentenced to nine months in jail, and two years probation, for two counts of burglary of an occupied dwelling. Totten was assessed $300 in fines and costs, and received credit fof 78 days already spent in custody. In other court proceedings: Kenneth Feig, 19, 317 High St., was sen­ tenced to 12 months in the Barry County Jail Leonard Burandt^S, 214 S. Hanover, was sentenced to 12 months in jail, and three years probation, for the attempted break-in of an E. Green St. home. Judge Shuster ordered Burandt to live in an aproved residence, to seek and maintain mental health and substance abuse coun­ seling, and to seek and maintain em­ ployment upon release from incarceration. Tody Wagner, 17, 7555 Moe Rd., Mid­ dleville, pleaded guilty to the Sept. 16 breakin of an Irving Township home, and theft of money from the home. Sentencing for Wagner is scheduled for Jan. 6. A Feb. 27, 1984 trial date is set for Darwin J. Hill, 21, i600 Bird Rd., -• ~ Dowling, for malicious destruction of property, and felonious assault. Hill is accused of assaulting Victor DeWayne Kelly with a hatchet, and the malicious destruction of Kelly’s automobile, on or about Sept. 2. Corrections ______ In last week's issue of the Banner, the headline incorrectly read "New Minister for Grace Lutheran". The correct one is "New Minister for Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland”. Michael Anton, pastor of Grace Lutheran in Hastings, is still ‘'very much" on the job. Hastings The honor roll listings for the Hastings seventh graders — printed in last week's Banner — had a typing miscue on a student's name. It should have read that Amy Ban­ croft (not Barcroft) was named to the honor roll with a 3.49-3.00 grade point average. Banner Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O Box B (USPSO71-83O) 1952 N. Broodway. P.O. Box B. Hostings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 49 — Thursday, December 15, 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County; $12 per year in adjoining counties; and $13.50 per year elsewhere. Honey house decision disputed by resident To the Editor: It is obvious that Barry County is either down on the practice of beekeeping in this county or does not possess sufficient knowledge on the matter to reach an in­ formed decision. We have been following Mr. Veale’s request to build a pole barn for the purpose of extracting honey and understand that he is requesting nothing more than what every other beekeeper in Barry and surrounding counties is already doing. His only problem is that he didn’t already have a building ir vhich to extract. Your (the Zoning Board of Appeals and the County Planning Commission’s) reasoning that extracting honey from the comb is not a farming operation equates with saying that the milking of cows or goats is not an agricultural operation. Just as milk must be removed from a cow or grain threshed from the stalk, honey must generally be extracted from the comb in order to produce a marketable product. An accurate parallel can be drawn bet­ ween the dairyman’s milkhouse and the apiarist’s honey house. If you still have doubts as to the sanitary and ecological benefits of private honey extraction as a valid agricultural harvest procedure, we would suggest your consultation with Dr. Roger Hoopingarner of the Entomology Department at Michigan State University, our Cooperative Extension Service source for beekeeping information. Your continued denial of a permit to Mr. Veale would place you in opposition to a currently approved standard of practice maintained by what you will find is a star­ tlingly large population of beekeepers in this county. Thomas C. Howard Deborah J. He ward Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Community Fund officials thank the community To the Editor: Dear Hastings Citizens, The 1983-1984 Hastings Area Community Fund drive is now history. We’re very proud to be able to report it was extremely suc­ cessful. Thanks to you, the $111,175 goal was exceeded. This significant community achievement is due to several factors. Obviously the economy was somewhat improved, but the real credit goes to the enthusiasm of the division leaders, the excellent direction of the Community Fund Board erf Directors and the hundreds of dedicated men, women and youth who willingly gave of their time and talents to achieve this goal. Words are not strong enough to express our "heartfelt thanks" to the contributors. Businesses, industries, public agencies, professional groups, teachers, students and the generosity of our citizens working together put us over the top. The supportive altitude of our community confirms again that Hastings is second to none. Every agency operating under the Fund has pledged their very best. We’re proud of each of them and the work they do. Thank you for the opportunity to work with this year’s drive and thank you moat of all for making it work for ail of us. Duane Bower, Campaign Chairperson Norine Jacobs, Campaign Co-chairperson come back and reverse that with a “yes" vote, giving Hastings its first millage in­ crease in over a decade. On top of those ‘‘normal’’ financial dramas was the school board's search and selection of a new superintendent, a process that is always of importance to the school system and to the community at large. Charlton Village & Park: I’ve probably — no have! — written more articles on and features about this place and the people who work and help there than any other subject. I might add that it's been a pleasure. I’m not a historical buff, but I certainly appreciate the value of showcasing our heritage and, more importantly, making it come alive. The educational value of the Historical Village and the museum, particularly for the young, should be obvious to most. Whatever a person’s age though, this journey back into our cultural roots — first to the 19th Century village life, then to the time of French fur­ traders and missionaries, and then tn the Indian's way of life that marked a millen­ nium — is time well spent. Eventually, of course, the new becomes familiar and a bit of the initial luster gets worn. You find yoir niche and settle in. The days become a routine of work and play, or of just bumming around, and soon a year has gone by. But these past 12 months here have been more than just that. They've been a time of making new acquaintances and new friends, the relationships that give one’s life that extra dimension. The people here have been gracious and generous in sharing their experiences and conversations, giving out that intangible gift called friendliness to this particular newcomer and, in so doing, crowding out moments which otherwise might have been lonely. So one looks back, a year now under the belt, then rubs his rabbit’s foot for luck and makes a wish that the coming year will go as well. Commissioner collapses Gun Lake Area: What can a man who likes to fish and hunt, or just drive around some scenic countryside, say about 15,000 acres of state land, dozens of lakes, and miles of road that winds through long-sloped hilis? What can he say about a purplish-green horizon on a winter’s afternoon or about bass feeding off the surface of Long Lake in the late spring or about a boatsman trolling across the waters of Gun Lake on an August Sunday or about the array of colors that line the route along Chief Noonday Road in mid­ October? Not much. Favorite event: “SummerFest" . . . and no, not just because of the beer tent. Every community needs a day or two among themselves; a time where town­ speople can relax and have some fun. A community in a very real sense is like a large family, bound together by the ties of geography, livlihood, church, school and club. An event like SummerFest gives them a chance to reaffirm and restrengthen those ties. Year-end thoughts: One goes to work at a new job and in a new town and there’s a freshness and sense of adventure that fill the early days. There is also the additional pleasure of learning about the various aspects of this place one now calls home. Bernard Hammond County commissioner Bernard Hammond collapsed in the county Substance Abuse Referral Service office about 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, while working on county business and was rushed by ambulance to Pennock Hospital. Hammond, 69, is reported to be in stable condition. His wife, Betty, said that he had some kind of heart attack, which was an aggravation of a previous ailment. She said that they expect him to have a pacemaker implanted and that he will be back to work in several weekds. "He never really had a heart attack, but his heart slows down and he blacks out,” she said. Hammond of 1300 Hammond Rd. represents District Three. PUBLIC OPINION and Elaine Gilbert Does children’s television need reforming? Shawn Burnett Marlene Kimmey David Stauffer Judy Decker Ernie Wilton Neil Broondle More respect for children sought To The Editor: It would be wonderful if our schools educated children and young people, instead of “kids" There must be a lot of "old goats" around. When children are called "kids" I feel it belittles them, and it might begin a change in their behavior if they were called by a more honorable term. In today’s world we should leave out or put in everything that has any chance of im­ proving present conditions. Cameron McIntyre Hastings Detective, continued... crime. "Vi Vve been lucky tills past year not lo have any murders or rapes in the city. Those investigations are very time con­ suming. If that were to happen without a detective, we d really be hurting." Steinfort said it is still important for the officers to do follow up, but that the detective will add to the department's general ef­ ficiency. “Instead of being totally reac­ tionary, we will be able to get a better grip on happenings,” said Steinfort. Steinfort said the addition of a patrolman will increase the department’s strength to 17, down two from four years ago. He said, though, that 17 is sufficient, and he credits the morale of his personnel. “I think the department is doing really, really well. They’ve come a long way since four years ago. Morale is high, they’ve had a lot of opportunities for education in police work, and things are running smoothly," said Steinfort. In addition to investigative work, said Steinfort, the detective would also perform as a public relations person for the depart­ ment, giving talks at local schools on the dangers of drugs abuse and on crime prevention. “Simply hiring a detective isn't the total answer to the crime problem," said Stein­ fort, “A lot of the problems we deal with are society's problems.” • QUESTION • A Colorado Democrat is sponsoring legislation in the U.S. House of Represen­ tatives that would require television stations to air at least 1*6 hours of educational programming for children each day. Currently, the national average Is about two hours per week. Would you like to see a government-mandated change in educational television? Does ch‘ldren'6 television need reforming? Shawn Burnett, Hastings: "Oh definitely, very much. We need it. I think too many cartoons is awful...A lot more educational programming is needed. Kids need to learn a lot more of what is going on." Marlene Kimmey, Delton: “I think any way to educate kids through the media is the best way besides the schools. I'm pro­ education." Ernie Wilson, Otsego: “I don’t think the government should mandate anything. There’s too much governvent in so many things already." As far as more educational programming is concerned, he thinks the question should be taken lo the people * as a whole" and if the feedback indicates a desire for more educational programming, it should be done on a volunteer basis. Neil Braendie Hastings: "It sounds like a good idea to me, but regardless of the benefits, I don't like the idea of any more dictation coming from the federal govern­ ment." >» James T. Mi I lord Revo Aukerman David Stauffer, Hastings: "They do have public broadcasting stations, like channel and 35. To make it mandatory for everyone else, I don’t know...They could do away with some of the cartoons; they’re fun to watch, but not really very educational.” Judy Decker, Prairieville: "Yes, I think there should be more educational programming, but I think advertisers and sponsors should do it. I don’t think the government should have to do it" James T. Millard. Hastings: “We all have a problem with centralized government. If government becomes dictatorial enough to set down a mandate such as this, then you are infringing on the Democratic system of government that we enjoy today. I am dead set against government intervention to that degree. It would be a drastic measure for government to take.” Reva Aukerman. Delton: "I think any kind of thing like that is good for children...education and Christian education." She said she would favor stations using time slots for educational programs rather than the ones which focus on crime and other programs she considers in "bad" taste. She also thinks there are too many cartoons. Although she favors more educational programs, Reva said, "I have a hard time with government controling anything. It should be more of a moral concern of our country than to be controled by the government...” �The Hastingi Banner—Thursday. December 15. 1983. Page 3 Medical officials eye hospice service a local committee comprised of health care professionals is planning to establish a hospice service, for the care of terminally ill persons, in Barry County. Joyce Weinbrecht, RN, defines hospice as “A concept in the taking care of terminally ill persons in a home setting so they can die with dignity.” Weinbredit, along with Dr. Larry Hawkins and Virginia Benedict, RN, attended a seminar of the National Hospice Association from Nov. 8-12 in Minneapolis to gather in­ formation on organizing a hospice in the area. As concepts go. the hospice is an old one. having originated in England many years ago, said Weinbrecht. However, it* wasn't until 1976 that the idea took root in this country. Today, there are approximately 800 hospices in the U.S. Weinbrecht said the hospice service here would be run by volunteers, both professional and lay persons, and would regularly administer care and support to three to five terminally ill persons. The Community Hospice of Barry- County sets its goals as providing help for the patient to live each day to the fullest, supporting the dying person's family as a unit of care, keeping the patient in the home, maintaining "a sense of control over the circumstances”, and bereavement for 18 months following the death of the patient. The hospice concept draws upon the ser­ vices of doctors, nurses, social workers, clergy, consultants and volunteers. Under the group's current guidelines, Barry County residents who face a serious, life threatening illness and who wish to be cared for at home are eligible for hospice care. Patients need the approval of the at­ tending physician, and a relative should be available to assist i n the case of the patient at home. The word hospice originally meant a lodging or way station for travelers. Hospices also served as places for sick and dying travelers who could go no further. Hospice became another word for caring. The modern hospice also means caring in the midst of a traumatic and overwhelming time in life. The Community Hospice of Barry County is currently seeking members. Membership entitles one to voting privileges at the annual meeting. The next meeting will be held Jan. 26. There are currently 12 persons on the hospice board. Membership fee for one year is $10. A lifetime membership costs $100. The address of the Community Hospice of Members of the medical committof the Community Hospices of Barry County are (from left) Joyce Weinbrecht, RN, chairman, Dr. Larry Hawkins, and Virginia Benedict, RN. Barry County is 305 S. Michigan, PO Box 102, Hastings. Contributions are tax deductible. Icy roads cause several traffic mishaps A HASTINGS WOMAN was injured and taken to Pennock Hospital after losing control of her automobile and striking a tree Sunday afternoon. Deborah A. Sprague, 20, of 311‘i East St., was driving on Thornapple Lake Road when she began sliding on the ice and slid off the road into the tree. She was treated and released. Jr. High donates funds — Chad Tolles (right), president of the Hastings Jr. High Student Council. Tues­ day presented a check of $3268 to LaVerne BeBeau for the Hastings Community Fund Drive. BeBeou, a high school teacher, heads the Education Division of the local United Way drive. Tolles and his fellow students raised the money through sales cf Christmas wrapping paper and ornaments during the past few months. "You can always count on the junior high students to come through," said BeBeou. "The students hustle and work hard going door-to-door to get money for United Way.BeBeau added that the contribution helped put the School Division over its goal of $11,600. Other funds came from school staff contributions. The fund­ raiser is an annual event for the Hastings junior highers. when the accident took place. She sought her own treatment at Pennock Hospital. A MIDDLEVILLE WOMAN received minor injuries when she lost control of her car after swerving to miss a deer. Cynthia L. Sidebotham, 18, of 6100 Moe. Rd., began sliding on the ice, then went offf the road and rolled over her vehicle. She sought her own treatment. A NASHVILLE MAN was uninjured after failing to make the turn from Quimby Road onto Scott Road early Thursday morning. Douglas W. Gordon, 30, of 5755 Scott Rd., hit a guardrail at the intersection. A JAR FULL of old coins and about $30 ini currency was reported stolen Dec. 3 from the Frank Cooper residence, S. Church St. Hastings City Police say the thieves probably entered the home with a key. The theft is under investigation, pending notification and questioning of suspects. ..A WOODLAND WOMAN received minor injuries after colliding with another vehicle early Tuesday morning. Marian J. Duits, 49, of 177 W. Broadway, was driving on Quimby Road when an on­ coming vehicle lost control on the ice and spun into her path. The driver of that car, Margo S. Aspinall, 20, of 4967 Guy Rd.. Nashville, was unin­ jured. Duits sought her own treatment at Pen­ nock Hospital. United Way leaders honored United Way campaign chairpersons from 110 United Ways statewide will be honored today at the United Way of Michigan's 1983 campaign achievement celebration, in the Kellogg Center at Michigan State University. Joining in the celebration will be United Way cam­ paign chairmen Norine Jacobs and Duane Bower of Hastings, Ila Steward of Nashville, and Rudy Othmer of Woodland. Michigan United Way volunteers have exceeded their 1983 goal by raising over $93 million this year, representing 100.36 percent of their goal. The final campaign figure will be released at the achievement celebration. United Way funds go to 24 state and national health and human services agencies. Repair Service • Engraving • Watch Repair A CALEDONIA WOMAN received minor injuries after losing control of her van and rolling it over Sunday afternoon. Natalie M. Whittaker, 25, of 161 Kinsey Rd., was driving on Yankee Springs Rd. HODGES JEWELRY Your Full Service Repair Center Ph. 945-2963 Say... SUNDAY ONLY Planters Snacks to someone veiy special with a Banner Christmas Greeting ad There’s no better way you can say Merry Christmas than through a Banner Christmas Greeting. It’s economical, it reaches the people who are special in your life, and you can write your own message. It’s better than sending cards! 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Choose from thermal, quilted, and color thermal. Special 4.44 Boys' flannel shirts. JCPenney Monday to Friday 9 am to 8 pm * Saturdays 9 am to 5:30 pm Sundays 11 am to 4 pm JCPenney Catalog - 945-9537 The Department of Social Services, under the direction of Don Rewa, annually provides Christmas bask­ ets to those whose Christmas needs a boost. We guarantee this to be a worthy cause and if you would care to contribute you can mail or deliver some bucks or gift items to Don at the Department of Social Services, or call him at 9483259 for pickup. More joy Shopping spree winner \__________________________ i Your Nome____________________________________________ \_____________________ _ __________________________ Congratulations to NORMA EARL Bosley’s first $50.00 shopping spree winner. We are giving away another $50.00 spree this Saturday. Stop in and sign up this week while shopping on South Jefferson Street. Sale 10.80 Women's Motion PantsiM r^.su. l" Entering the third week of the Christmas shopping season, your South Jefferson Street merchants are busy helping to make your Christmas merry. Most of us are open extra hours and have extra salespeople to make your shopping easier. Park Free behind Bosley’s and shop South Jefferson. While you are shopping with us be sure and visit Phil and Judy Walldorf and see the beautiful restoration job they have completed on their store at the north end of South Jefferson Street. News that the United Fund drive topped its goal is a tribute to all Hastings area people. Your gener­ osity in funding these programs that contribute so much to the quality of life in our community is most admirable. Congratulations to all who participated and special thanks to Duane Bower and Norine Jacobs, the indefatigble cochairpersons of this year’s drive. OPEN: Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00a.m. to5:30 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. to4:00p.m. I want my greeting to say: The Street Christmas joy • 122 W State St. Hastings 8otth Jefferson Street News Bosleys Thanks to all of you for the tremen­ dous response to our Christmas in­ sert of last week. In case you miss­ ed out, we are continuing many of those specials. Please shop this week’s Reminder and look for our specials on Vitamins, Hosiery and our Bucky sale items. Also check or special prices on Prince Gardner Timex Watches and plush animals this week. Park Free behind Bosley’s. aOSLEY IbV • PH ARfliflCY* SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS — 945-3429 PARK FREE behind Bolley's �Th* Hoitings Bonner— Thundoy, December 15. 1983. Page 4 Milo J. (Mike) Morgan ituarieA Jefferson Father Leon Pohl. Pastor Satur Hastings Area end II in Confeaaions Ssturdsy. 4:00 ■ 4 30pm GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S. Hanover, Hasting* Leonard Davu, Paator Ph 9482256 or 9459429 Sunday Sunday School 9.45 am . Wonhip 11 *■.. Youth 5 p.m.. Evening Wonhip 8 pi*. Fellowship and Coffee 7:15 pm Nuraery WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST. 3185 N Brudwsy Rev Ccnatanrc Heffelfinger. Paator Ph. 367-3961 Church School 930. Worship Service 11 a m.; Welcome Curie third Wednesday of month. WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2580 W Slate Rd. (Old Algonquin School) Patter Jeff Arnett, phone home. 948-2792, church 948-2549 Sunday Sunday School 10 a m.. Wonhip 1045 a m., evening aar- FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway. Itev D.vd D G.rrrtt Phon. 948-2229 Paraouaf* 945-3195 Church Wbero • OirwUan exprnmrr makra you a meoiber 9.45 a m Sunday School. 1045 ajn Worahip Service. 7 pm Fellowship Worahip. 7 p m Wedneaday Prayer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Harting* Michigan 9488004 tar n_____ v.___________ > ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH oa McCann Rd. in innn*. Sunday Morning Prayer al JOJC Holy Communion at 11:00 Th* Rl Rev. William 0. Lewis. Rector Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Wonhip 6 HARVEST CHURCH on M-43 fiw milra aoulh oF Haatingi Paator Larry Silverman. Aaaoc Paetor Allan Welch Ph 94H-8024 Sernra time* Tuesday night (prayer, praiae. and worahip) rt 7 p.m , Thursday night teaching arrnce) at 7 p.m . Sunday 9.30 a m Sunday School for all age*. 10 30 ib. morning wonhip. 6 p m. evening wor­ ahip. "Words of Troth" radio broadcast daily at 2 p.m on WDFP FM (95.3) also on WMAX-AM (14.80) at»15 p m. BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10 am ; Wonhip Service 11 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS. Meeting at 602 E Bond Sunday: Sacrament meeting 900 la, Sunday School 1000 a m Branch Pnmdant David McMomgle Phone 1-498-1^49 « 945-4154 HASTINGS FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Bollwood and East State Road 9450121 Rev Donald L Brail. Pastor Sunday School 1000 a.m. Worahip Ser­ vice 11-00 a.m Evening Service 6:00 p m Prayer Meeting 7.00 p n> Wednesday NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH CORNER OF Woodacbool and Wing Rd* Paator Mark Wade. 5519 Buehler Rd Phone 765-8287 Sunday School 10 am; VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full GoapeD, 1715 Carlton Center Rd Sunday morning eemce. praise and hymn* 10:30 a.m.; Evening eervice* evangeliatic. 7:30 p.m ; Sunday Youth Meeting 6 00 p.m.; Wedneaday Bible Study and Prayer Men ingal7JJ0pxn. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, corner of Broadway and Center St Fr Wayne Smith. Rector Service* Sunday. HASTINGS BIBLE quimby MISSIONARY United methodist CHURCH 3 miles E on M 79 Steven Reid. Paator Sunday Church School 10:30 a m . Worship Service 11 JO a.m. United Meth odist Women - 1st Wednesday each month UJO *m Bunday and HASTINGS CHRLST1AN CHURCH. 102 K Woodlawn Ave. Minister. Scott Dana Sunday Worahip 9 30 a.m. Fellowship 10.30 fo 11:00 a m Bible School 1100 *m to 1200 noon. Wednesday Bible Study and Fellowship 7.30 to 8:30 p.m. Phone 945-2O76 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 641 North Michigan Minuter Steve Davis Ungi. MI Wihard H Curtia, Minuter. Eileen Higbee. Dir Chnatian Ed Sunday. Dec IB ■ Monung Worship 9 30 and 11.00. Nuraery provided Broadcast of 9.30 aerwe over WBCH AM and FM 930 Church School Claaaea for all «ger "Birthday Party for Jeau. " 10 30 Coffer Hour m Memonr I Hall 10 30 (.'hildren'a Choir prart.ee 6 30 900 Evening of Prayer and MediUitwn in the aanrtiury Junior High Youti. Fellow ahip Monday. 7 30 The Trustees will meet Tuesday. 7 00 Kirk Choir practice Wed­ nesday, 8.00 Combined Choirs will present Handel's "Messiah" m the ranrtusry. Saturday, 6:30 Family Christina. Eve Ser vice Piano4,rgan mu.w st 6 00 11.00 Chnstma. Eve Servwe of Worship nitoi UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. W Green Street. Hasting* Ml 49O.-.M »- <««» 845-9574 Minister ■ Dr Myron K Wilhama Sundsy. December 18 • 9:30 !^L.Chureh Scho°l • riaaees for everyone. 10 30 a m Coff-e Fellowsh.p. 1O.TO a m Radio Broadcate. WBCH. 1100 am. ——...w-.-,, noauiiu i:i-r. rtaunew 1-18 25. 6.00 p m Chrutina* Potluck and Hand*on Chriatmaa Craft* 6 00 p m Jr. and Sr. Hi. Chrixtmu Carolina and party. Monday. December 19.7:00 pm Srouta Turaday. Dvramber 20 • 3 00 p m. Cub Den Wedneaday. Deramber 21- 300 p m Cub Den. 300 p m. Children'* Choir. 6.30 p m Handbell* 7:00 p.m. Cub Pack. Thunday. Dec 22 ■ 7 00 p.m. Chanrrl Choir Saturday. Dec 24 • 7.00 p.m Chnrtmaa PLEASANT VALLEY UNITED BRETH­ REN IN CHRLST. M-50 al Bell Rd Rev. Don Palmer 10 a m Worship Service. 11 a m Sunday School. 6:30 Evening Service. 7:30 Wednesday Prayer Service 2625 Airport Rd . Dick Taggart. Paator Church phone 9484M82 Sunday School 9:45 i.m; Worahip 11 a m.; Junior Church 11am. Evening Wonhip 7 p.m.; Nuraery for all envicwB FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH. 502 Eaat Grand St Mark J. Highm*?. Paator Ph 948-2828. Sunday School. 10 a.m., morn­ ing wonhip and children's church. 11 am; youth meetings. 5 p.m ; evening wonhip. 6 pm. Thuroday prayer meeting 7 pm.; We welcome alf HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO. 1674 Wert Suit Road Paator J.T Crawmer Phone 945-228S. Sunday School 845 *m.; Worahip 11:00 i n.; Evening Service 7 p.m. Wedneaday Praiae Gatherii< 7 p m. HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. ahip and coffee. 955 Sunday School; 11:00 Morning Worship; 6.00 pm. Evening Wor­ ship 7.00 pm. Youth Mooting. Nuraery for all eervieaa. tra from morning REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRLST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS. S. Jefferson at Walnut. Kenneth Colburn. Paator Home 698-8M7 Sunday School 10 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway Rev James Hilgvndorf. Paator Sunday Service* 9:45 i n Sunday School Hour. 1100 a m Mi ming Wonhip HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN. 600 Powell Rd RuaaeU A Sarver. Paator. Phone 945-9224. Wonhip aervicv 10 30 Teens and Children 7:00 p.m HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES, 220 West Col fax Sl Bible Lecture 9.30 am. Watchtower Study 10:45 a_m., Tuesday - Congregation Bible Study 8 p.m.; Thursday - Theocratic GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E. North St.. Michael Anton. Pastor Ph 9459414. Sunday. Dec 18 - 8 45 Church School 1000 Holy Communion 5:00 Youth Chnatmaa Program. Thuroday. Dec 22 • 4:14 Children's Choir 7:30 Senior Choir. Saturday. Dee 24 • 11 Worn Holy Com munion and Carols (Chriatmas Eve). Sunday. Dec. 25 - 1000 Holy Communion (no Church School) (Chriatmas Dey). Wedneaday Evening Bible Study 7 pm HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENTWorahip n ,.w ; Turod»y - Bibi* Study •nd Prayer Martiog 7.30 p.n NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF HASTINGS. 236 E. Colfax, Partor. E. Miller Ph. 9482762. Sunday School 10 a m Claaca for all agm. Woratup arrvk* al 11 a m. Evangelirtk Scryicc 7 p m. Tuaaday Prayer Group. lOa.mPulJGa.peL Nashville Area Lake Odessa Middleville Area Woodland Area CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 301 Fid GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH Vecder R.wd. 1 Mile south of M-50 between Derby and Nash Rosda Pastor Bill Steven* Phone 693-2315. 10 IB Sunday School. BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL. 10 a m Morning Service* 11:15 Sunday School. KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN, corner of Barnum Rd. and M-66 Woodland Paator George Spaa* Phone 367-2741. 9:45 Services. Youth 6 pm; Evaniag Worahip 7 Prayer Service HERITAGE HILLS BIBLE CHURCH. Hwy. M46 10 mi. S. of NaehviUe. Robert Ue Shotta. Paator Sunday - 9:45 tn., Sunday School. 10-45 am Wonhip Servxr. ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odessa. Rev. Loaia Badons. Admimatester 3748274 or 374-7405. Ssturdsy Maas 5 30 p.m., Sunday Msases 8 and 10. Bible Study and Prayer Hour. Free camel­ ing aervira oa all problems Phone 6167583866 or 963-1713 WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN. |Urt off M-66 N. of M-50 in Villaga of Wood­ bury Pastor Duane Walter Phone 374-7251 Worship acrvuw 9.30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:45 a m . Youth Fellowship Wedneuday 7 p m . Bible Study and Prayer Service OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Laray an_ ........_ PEACE UNHID METHODIST CHURCH OT CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. NsshviBe. Father Loon Poh). Psator A n>» non of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings SvtortUy Mass 630 pm Sunday Mass 9-JOu* UNITED MITH0D1ST CHURCH of Nashville. Phone 852-9719 Comer Wash- CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner of 1st end 2nd Avv . Lake Odoess Psstor George Spra* Phone 374-8756 Sunday Morning Wonhip Srtvics HOO i.m Sunday School - 10XX) *.m Everung:ierv>cr - 7:30 pm Wadnaaday Evening Prayer Meeting 7:30 p m. LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST Hwy. M-50. W mile W of M-66. Lake Odessa Rev Jame. Hulett. Paster. Worship 8.30 and 11 ajn.; Evening Service •t7J0|MB. CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST. 912 Wonhip; 10.45 am FeUoenhip; II *m Bible Hour • all age* let Wedneaday 7 30 pm. each month. United Methodmt Women Sunday School 10:30-11:30 in. Wonhip. 11:30 *m. Coffee Hour MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORM Sunday School 11.15 a m.; Evening Wor­ ship 6 p.m. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy. M-37. north of Mid­ dleville. 795-9726 Rev Wsaiey Smith. Paator Merit J. Highman. Pastor of Youth and Education. 3. shy School 9:45 *.m.; Morning Worship 11 la; Evening Service NEW LIFE TABERNACLE. 201 Riuwell Sl Rev Gar, Fmkbeuwr Phone 795-7429 Sunday Wonhip Service 10 a m. and 7 pm ; Wednesday Bibb Study 7.30 p.m PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M 37 at Parmelee Road. Middleville. Rev. Wayne Kiel. Paator Phone 891-1585. Rev Charite Evening Celebration 6 pm. ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dannie Boylan. Paator Phone 7922809. Sunday Mate 11 a.m. Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev. Lynn Wagner officiat­ ing Phone 758-3149. Country Chapel wvr- field wonhip 11:30 a.m. TRINITY GOSPEL CHURCH. 219 Waab- 11-00 axo; Evening Service 6 00 pm; Bible Prayer. Wednesday 700 pm. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Sunday School 9:45; Sundsy Worship 11 a.m ; Sunday Evsning Service 7 pm; Wsdnesday night Bible Study 7 p.m Boa Minirtry - Call Don Roecot 862-9228 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH. OovPhone 852-0061 Sunday Service* Sunday LAKEWOOD BAITTST. Pxsior Dsryl KsafTman. 367-4555 Across from the high echool. 7180 Velte Rd, M-50 Sundsy School 10.00 « m ; Worship Service 11:00 ■-m. Evening Service 6.30 p.m.; Wedneedsy Prayer Meeting 7 30 p m. -OnUSTIAN REFORMED 620 Suth Ave Rev. Ben Ridder Ph 374-8607 9 30 i.m. Coffee Hour. 9.45 s.m. Sundsy School; 11 *m. Worship Service. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Ave Rev Randall KohJ». J-h 3748753 Worship Hour 930 a m.. Fellowship Hour 10 30 a tn.. Church School 11 a m meeting 130 p.m. Wednesday. The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner ond these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXAU HtARMACY CojT>pht« Pr»«cripf Ion Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hosting* and Lake Odessa FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGE- Larry Tungate, Sunday School Supt. Sunday School 9.45 a.m.; Church Service* day 630 p.m SOCK. 3 thro G grade* 7 p m Adult Prayer and Bible Study. Bua ministry weekly with Ron Moore Call 6645413 for pickup MARTIN rtEFROMED CHURCH OF MARTIN. Dnve-in. walk-tn church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev. Marvin Meeter. Paator Worahip Services 10 a.m and 7:30 pm. Sunday School 11:15 *m. ST CYRIL A METHODIUS. Gun Lake 2889. Saturday Maaa 5 p.m . Sunday Maas DOSTER REFORMED CHURCH. Doater Road near Pine Lake Rev. John F. Padgett Pastor Sunday Wonhip 9.30 a m and 6 p.m . Sunday School 11 an.; Youth Choir iweU each Monday 6 30 p m LW. BUSS COMPANY THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New Note) 12223 Chief Nooridai Rd . Gun Lake area Sunday Wonhip It) a m. Saturday gospel concerto 7 00 p m Phone 795-7808 A Gulf -J- Western Industry FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N. Wood- ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. Velte Rd . Woodland Clifford Randall. Paator. Sun­ day achool every Sunday at 9:15. Sunday wonhip 10.30 Coffee fellowship following Sunday worship on 2nd and 4th Sundays anch month Lutheran Brotherhood meets 1st Sunday. 7.30 p.m. Luther League meets 2nd Sunday. 8:30 pm STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST CHURCH. Willuun BtekraJra. paator. Ph. 867-719! Soxiay School at KMB a.m.. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Campground U. 8 mi. S . Pastor. Brant Branham Phone 623-2288. Sunday School st 10 a m ; Wor Bible 7 p.m. DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. Corner Ptfer and Cedar Creek Rd , Paul 8 Howell. Paator. Phone 948-8884 Saturday Services. Ssbslh School 9.30 a m . Worship 11 am , Wed. 7.30 p.m Bible Study and Prayer meeting. FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor. Elmer J Fault On M-<3 in Delton Services • Worship 10:45 s.m.. Sunday School 9:1-0-10.30, Evening Service 6 pm.; United Methodist Woman every first Thurs­ day. 7:30 pm.; United Mrtfodiat Men every aecond Sunday, 7:30 a m MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Cor.ier M-43 and Milo Road Doug Huntington Paaiot Rt No. 3, Box 315A. Delton. Ml 49CM6 Phone 671-4702. Sunday School 10:00 I.m Worship Service 11:00, Evening Worship 6 00 pm. Wedntadsy Service 7 00 pm. INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Delton. Ph. 623-2712 Located on M-43 m Delton Pss- PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1022! S Noma Rd Across from Prairie­ ville Garage. Rev Bill Blair. Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m.; Morning Wonhip 11 a m.. Sunday Night 7 p.m.; Bible Study. Wn'nn day Service 7 pm ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH 11252 Fiona Rd. Delton Father Ray Allen S J Paator Saturday Maaa 5:30 pm ; Sun­ day Mata 11 00 am from Memorial Day FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hostings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Freeport Area FREEPORT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRLST. 106 Cherry St Patter Rev Jerry Drummond Phone "ti'i5134. 10.00 am Sunday School. 1100 a m Morning Wonhip. Evening Wonhip 7 00 p m Wednesday evening prayer meet­ ing al Y C W Chiba 7:00 p m "A Grow ing Church I or Coming Lord * HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. GALILEAN BAPTIST. 108th St and N Freeport Rd Phone 945-5704 10 am Sunday School. 11 a m Morning Wonhip. 7 pm Evening Service. Wedneaday Prayer Meeting 7.30 p m Hastings. Michigan HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN "Prescriptions" -118 S. Jefferson - 945-3429 Wren Funeral Home al Study. 10 am Morning Wonhip. 11 am of Walnut * 5. Jefferson in Hostings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan Kenneth E.Johncock HASTINGS - Mr. Kenneth E. Johncock, 62, of 915 W. Madisoi. formerly of Gun Lake, died suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1983, at his home. He was born April 26,1921 in Hastings, the son of Edwin and E. Irene (Eaton) Johncock. He lived all of his life in Barry County and moved back to Hastings in 1976 after the death of his wife. He married Joyce Winkleman Feb. 6,1948. She preceded him in death on October 10 1975. He was employed for 33 years at E.W. Bliss Co., and retired in 1981. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, Trinity Lutheran Church in Wayland, where he was Sunday School superintendent for many years, the Hastings American Legion Post and the National Rifleman’s Association. Mr. Johncock is survived by one daughter, Kendra Johncock of Williams Bay, Wis.; a son, Kevin Johncock of Denver, Colo.; one grandson; his mother, Mrs. E. Irene Johncock of Hastings; a sister, Barbara J?an Kuempel of Hastings; and one step­ sister. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Burial will be in Prairieville Cemetery. Charles E. Douglas _____ WAYLAND - Mr. Charles E. Douglas, 72, of Wayland, passed away Wednesday morning, Dec. 7, 1983. He operated a peat producing farm in the Middleville - Wayland area for many years. Mr. Douglas is survived by his wife Winifred E. Douglas; two sons, C. Malcolm (Mac) and Ilene Douglas of Caledonia, and Bruce E. and Gail Douglas of Grand Rapids; DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD. Paator Gary Strvena. Phone 623-8789 MrvU in Delton High School LG1 room. Sunday School 9.30 a m, Worship 1045 a m McCallum united brethren CHURCH, comer of Mullen and Otta Lake Hickory Comers HICKORY CORNERS WESLEYAN. Rev Phil Prrkms. Pastor 10 am Sunday School. II a.m Morning Worship. Junior Church Nursery, "pm Worship Wednes­ day 7.30 pm Family Night .Miaaionary Society aecond Fnday. 7 p m Potluck a daughter, Mary E. and Melvin Olman of New Mexico; and six grandchildren. Funeral services, including the committal service, were held Saturday, Dec. 10 at 1-30 p.m. at the Roetman Funeral Chapel of Caledonia. The Rev. Wesley Smith, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Middleville officiated. Interment was in Hooker Cemetery. Friends of the Library plan Chicago trip to see play Feb. 25 Fans of Lauren Bacall will have a chance to see her perform live in "Woman of the Year” direct from Broadway on Saturday Feb. 25. The Friends of the Hastings Library are sponsoring a bus trip to Chicago to see Bacall and her co-star, Harry Guardino, at the Arie Crown Theater - McCormick Place. A $50 fee includes round-trip tran­ sportation by bus, a theater ticket for the 2 p.m. matinee, and dinner following the show. There will be time for shopping prior to the show. Reservations and information are available through the Travel Store. Contact Gwen Byington at 948-9240. Holiday story hour at library Dec. 17 The Friends of the Hastings Public Library will sponsor a Christmas story hour on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 10:30 -11 a.m. at the library. Helen Tucker will be reading. Children in pre-school through third grade are invited to attend. Our Community’s Churches phone 374-8838. Sunday - Morning Worship 10.00 l*: Si-nday School 11:15 an.; evening aervice 7.00 pm. Wedneaday - Bible Study 7.00 p.m. ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ORANGEVILLE Sunday Maaa d am ; Churrh School 9 *m ; Family aenicvs as announced Father Kurt Fish, vicaa 664-4345 Arabelle M. Hedges HASTINGS - Mrs. Arabelle M. Hedges. 76. of 1634 Yeckley Rd., died early Monday, Dec. 12, 1983 at her residence. She was born in NashyiBe November 8. 1907, the daughter of Tafiel and Della (Boorom) Castelein. She was reared in the Nashville area, attending schools there. She married Russel] Snyder in 1927 and moved to the Hastings area. He died in 1932. She married Arthur Hedges May 30, 1942. Mr. Hedges died May, 1977. She had lived at her present address since 1969. Mrs. Hedges is survived bv two sons, Russell Snyder and Ezra Hedges, both of Hastings; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one brother, Melvin Castelein of Clearwater, Fla.; and one sister, Mrs. Mary- Vaughn of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Helen Mane Snyder, in 1940. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m Wednesday, Dec. 14 from the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. The Pastor Walter Winebrenner officiated. Burial was in Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Commission on Aging. WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Rev Constance Hrftelfmger Phone 367-3961. 9 15 *m. Wcrahp Service. 1030 am Sunosy Sibool; 7:30 p m. Wednesday UMYF. Welcome. Delton Area Orangeville Gun Lake COLEMAN A6ENCY ef Hastings, Inc. Insurance for your Lila. Homa. Business and Car WOODGROVE PARISH. Coau Grove. Rev. Pamela Owen* Pastor Phone 3674137. Sunday church achool 9 30 Ln., Wonhip service 1045 am.; choir 8 pm . youth fellowship 7:30 pm. Holy Commun­ ion first Sunday of each month. Women's FeUowahip first Thuroday of each month at 10 am. WAYLAND - Mr. Willard K. Deemer, 73, of Gun Lake, Wayland, died Wednesday morning, Dec. 7,1983, at Provincial House in Hastings. He was born in California Town­ ship, Branch County on Feb. 2, 1910, the son of Arthur and Louisa (Konkle) Deemer. He grew up in California Township and attended rural school there. He married Bertha Slater on June 8, 1947. He farmed and was a foundry worker most of his working life. He retired in 1974 after eight years as a technician in Kalamazoo Radiology, P.C. He was a veteran of World War II. having served in the Army. Mr. Deemer is survived by his wife, Bertha; one son. Dale Deemer of Portage; two grandchildren; and one great - grand­ child. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Friday, Dec. 9 at the Wren Funeral Home. Dr. Myron K. Williams officiated with burial in Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emphysema Foundation. MAii'AW AN - Mr. Milo J. (Mike) Morgan, 6S. of Mattawan, formerly of Hastings died Monday. Dec. 12, 1983, at Lakeview Com­ munity Hospital in Paw Paw. He was born in Remus, Mich, on April 4, 1918. the son of Ernest and Susan (Comstock) Morgan. He was reared in the Evart area before coming to Hastings in the late 1930s. He married the former Frances Sutton in 1940. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Navy. Following his discharge, he returned to Hastings where he owned and operated Morgan Body Shop until 1960. He then lived in the Kalamazoo area, the Upper Peninsula for nine years, and for the past five years in Mattawan. He continued woridng in auto body work until ill health forced his retirement in 192S. Mr. Morgan is survived by his wife Frances; one daughter, Mrs. Larry (Sally) McVey of Hastings; one son, Dell Morgan of Bay St. Louis, Miss.; five grandchildren; two brothers. James and William Morgan, both of Hastings; two sisters, Mrs. Clinton (Virginia) Brill of Hastings and Mrs. Wayne (Alice) Wood of Barryton; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Morgan of Grand Rapids. Memorial services will be held at 1 p m Friday, Dec 16 from the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings, with Dr. Myron K. Williams officiating Memorial contributions may be made to the Emphysema Foundation or to the American Cancer Society —A Historical Look Emmanuel Episcopal Church The historical ties of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Hastings go back to the reign of King Henry VIII in the 1500s when he broke with the Roman Catholic Church and III formed the Church of England, known now | as the Anglican Communion. i The American branch of the church, of U course, formed with the first English settlers || on the Eastern seaboard. [ Locally, Episcopal missionaries held | occasional services as early as 1846. The first | regular congregation gathered at the home I of Joseph Webb Bancroft, an instructor in the | Hastings schools and Lay Reader for the u church, on Aug. 30, 1863. Those in attendance — which included the four members of the Bancroft family and Mr. and Mrs. F.D. Ackley and daughter — heard him read the morning prayer and ante-Communion services from the Prayer Book. Within two weeks the congregation had increased to 20. In early October services were held by Fr. L.H. Corson of Jonesville in the Presbyterian Church. He, in turn, urged the group to begin a parish organization. As a result, articles of agreement were signed on Oct. 17, 1863 by H.A. Goodyear, D.G. Robinson, Nathan Barlow, H.J. Haney, | F.S. Ackley and J.W. Bancroft and witnessed by Dan -l Striker and William S. Goodyear. Quartets, for Sunday use only, were secured in the Masonic Hall with the first service held there on Sunday, Oct. 25. The first Sunday School was started a week later with 25 pupils and several teachers. Ventilation in the room, however, was described as "poor" and a narrow stairway with several sharp turns made a difficult chore of moving the pump organ in and out each week and a year later, Dec. 18, the congregation moved into quarters on the third floor of the Rower Building which was leased exclusively for church use. These new accommodations were described as “larger and better ventilated". Also, a wider stairway with fewer sharp turns made the organ-moving job easier. On Oct. 14, 1866 the parish took a "definite step forward" with the construction of its own house of worship — the Emmanuel Chapel now the parish house. Another improvement came with the authorization to purchase a Dell at a Vestry meeting on April 11, 1871 — the Hastings Centennial Year. The bell, which now hangs • in the tower of the present church, was in­ scribed: Emmanuel In All Time of Our Tribulation In All Time of Our Prosperity . . The decision to construct the present-day The Emmanuel Espiscopal Church in Hastings has local roofs that go back into the mid-1840s. A formal church though wasn't organized until late in 1863. From beginnings of fhe home of parishioner the church has steadily expanded over the past 120 years to its present size. church began very modestly as early as 1879, a report of the Sunday School treasurer listing $1.50 reserved for "Church Building Fund". Financial enthusiasm eventually picked up and the cornerstone of the new building was laid on May 22, 1890 during a ceremony conducted by Bishop Gillespie with the assistance of Fr. Bancroft and several other rectors from various parts of the state. The Vestry accepted the new building as complete on Nov. 30, 1891 and, on Christmas Eve of that year, Fr. Bancroft held a final service in Emmanuel Chapel. The following day the congregation worshipped for the first time in its new church. On Advent Sunday. Dec. 1, 1895, the new building was consecrated with an impressive ceremony. .In 1921 the Parish House was moved farther back on the lot and a new basement room was added, along with a remodeling of the House. The present rectory was built on the lot to the west that same year, the old rectory having been sold. During the 1950s various projects were undertaken. In 1951 the cloister and office was constructed between church and the Parish House. Then in 1955 the Undercroft (a subterranean room) and interior of the church were renovated. Finally in 1957 a new electronic orgran with tower carillon was installed. A more recent addition was the St. Mary’s Chapel, added in 1970 on what had been a porch. At that same time the Parish House was remodeled. The currect Rector of the Emmanuel Church is Father Wayne Smith who came here in September 1983. He moved here from Lubbock, Texas. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 15. 1983. Page 5 ewi . . ‘Messiah’ being performed Dec. 21 Bennett-Cooley exchange vows Shaw-Vessecchia engagement told Mr. and Mrs. William 0. Shaw are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathleen Elizabeth, to Randy Lee Vessecchia, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Coffman. Kathy graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1981 and is currently studying nursing at Kellogg Community College and Leila Hospital. Randy graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1978 and now works for Flexfab. The couple will be married May 12, 1984 at St. Rose of Lima. Vows of marriage were spoken by Lori Bennett and Steven Cooley on Saturday. Oct. 15, at the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Kingsley Bennett of Hastings. The groom is the son oT Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cooley, also of Hastings. The bride wore a chiffon gown, trimmed with alencon and venice lace, and featuring a high neckline with long fitted lace sleeves. Pearls and schiffli lace adorned the cathedral-length train and fingertip veil. The attendants of the bride wore gowns in the shade of Nordic rose. The groomsmen were attired in silver grey tuxedos. Maid of honor was Mary Bennett, sister of the bride, and bridesmaids were Jane Jojmson, Jayne Bennett, sister-in-law of the bride, Kay Anderson, and Nancy Strunk. Best man was John Meisenbach. Groom­ smen were Scott VanderVeen and Brian Huffman. Chris Cooley and Craig Cooley, brothers of the groom, served as groomsmen and as ushers, along with Fred Bennett and Barry Bennett, brothers of the bride. Ringbearer was Jason Bennett, nephew of the bride and son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Bennett. Woodland News Violet Jordan reentered a Grand Rapids hospital on Sunday. She recently had blood vessel repair work done on one side of her neck, and now she is going to have the‘same type done on the other side. It is expected that she will be home within the week. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Green and their three sons visited Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Curtis at their home on Jordan Road last week. Mrs. Green is the former Joyce Draggoo, and Mr. Green is the former pastor of Grace Wesleyan Church in Hastings. They now live in Owosso. The Woodland Eagles plan to hold a Christmas dinner and party for the Lakewood area senior citizens on Saturday, Dec. 17. The dinner will be at noon and it will be ham. Zion Lutheran Church held an installation service for their new pastor. Rev. Clifford Randall, on Sunday. Bishop Reginald H. Hoile came from the Detroit area to install the new pastor. Bishop Hoile gave the ser­ mon before the installation service, and he mentioned his recent time in South America. After he was installed, Rev. Randall spoke briefly. He said that he and his family were very glad to be back in Michigan. Ap­ proximately 200 people attended the in­ stallation service. After church, a potluck dinner was held to welcome the new minister and his family. The entire community was invited and pastors of the other local chur­ ches were also invited to be special guests. The social hall and the tables were beautifully decorated with Christmas things and the approximately 140 people in at­ tendance found it to be a very festive oc­ casion. After the special dinner guests had BRIDAL BOUTIQUE Every bride dreams of the perfect wedding . . . a day that she will hold dear all through their lives together. We invite you to stop in and start with the finest in . . . 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Palmer also was recently hired to teach junior high vocal music at Hastings schools. The public is invited to attend next week’s performance. Admission is free. WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL. . . by Catherine Lucas TO VISIT OUR Hastings A dinner reception followed the wedding in the University Center at Central Michigan University. Handel’s "Messiah” will be performed by a 76-voice choir from Hastings. Plainwell and Otsego at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings on Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. Don Agne, choral director at the Plainwell Presbyterian Church, will be conducting. The performance will feature five soloists, Janet Richards, soprano, Mary Hartman, soprano; Ellen Haskel, allo; Daniel Bushouse, bass; and Michael Palmer, tenor. left, several church members stayed and decorated the rest of the church for Christmas. Corrie ten Boom, in the person of Olive Homing of Fenton, came to the Advent Tea of the Zion Lutheran ALCW last Monday evening. Corrie ten Boom was a Dutch watchmaker in Haarlem, Holland, until the Netherlands were occupied by the Nazis during World War II. Miss len Boom, her sister and her father were imprisoned by the Nazis for sheltering Jews in their home, and her father and sister died in prison camps. After the war. Corrie wrote several books, including "The Hiding Place", "Tramp for the Lord", and "Each New Day", and she traveled and lectured in 64 countries about how her Christian faith had sustained her during the war. Miss Horning knew Miss ten Boom per- . sonally and has been doing her first person, |, talks about the life cf Miss ten Boom with the full knowledge and blessings of Lhal lad. lor around 10 years Corrie, herself, died this year on her 91st birthday, April 15. After the “Corrie ten Boom Program", the ALCW held an installation of new officers. Eve Wright, the past president and an officer in the district ALCW, installed Viola Cun­ ningham as the new president, Connie Green as vice president, Norma Smith as the secretary-treasurer, and Carol Engle as secretary of education. The tea was held in tne fireside lo .nge in the church. Out at Woodgrove Christian Parish in Coats Grove, Jim Kinsey preached for the absent Pamela Owens on Sunday. Jim was formerly pastor of Hope Brethren Church and now is an officer of the district organization of the Brethren Churches in Michigan. Woodgrove Church will have their Christmas program at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18. Everyone welcome. Charlie Lykins was released from Pennock Hospital on the day after his surgery last week. He will be back at the welding shop in Woodland for a few days this week, but he will not be doing any heavy work for au'hile. The fire at the Marshall Meyers home on Davenport Rd. on Monday of last week was caused by a chicken brooder on the back porch, all of the chicks were killed and ex­ tensive damage was done to the house. Woodland Fire Department was called to another fire on Thursday afternoon last week. It was near Carlton Center and both the Freeport and the Hastings Fire Departments also responded. The cause of the fire has not been determined, but the home of Aaron and Cheryl Doroff was completely lost. The Doroffs and their two children were away Christmas shopping when the fire occured. They are currently staying with neighbors so that the children •an continue to attend their school. Kilpatrick Brethren Church had a guest evangelist last week from Wednesday evening through Sunday moming. He was Kenneth Pentti from Ishpening (Upper Peninsula). Rev. Pentti belongs to an unaffiliated group ol Lutheran churches. He stayed at David Brodbeck's home while he was in the Woodland area. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church **lso held their Christmas program on Sunday evening. The program consisted «'f something from each Sunday School ciass. Everyone enjoyed the nursery class presentation The liny tots sang "Jesus Loves Me" after deciding lo sing with half of them silting and the other half standing Lynn Carter sang. Hildred Chase read an amusing version of "The Night Before Christmas", but all who were there said the skit produced by the Sunday School class, taught by Steve Carter, was the hit of the evening. In that skit, Rev. George Speas read the "Twelve Days of Christmas" while people behind him in costumes and masks represented the various characters from the song, including a partridge in a pear tree, lords a'leaping. ladies dancing, maids a'milking. and all the rest. Christmas cards were exchanged between church members, and everyone enjoyed the evening. Saturday evening, December 10. the Zion Lutheran Singles and Couples Club held their Christmas party at the home of Mr. and Mrs Eugene Reuther on North Main St. It in­ cluded a potluck dinner, gag gift swapping and games Please accept this special invitation to visit us. HCB offers 5Vi%on Christmas Clubs Save each week ‘1.00 *2.00 >3.00 *5.00 *10.00 >20.00 *Tis the season Hastings City Bank's customers have something to be jolly about. Because our Christ­ mas Club pays a full 5’4 % interest, compounded con­ tinuously. Just choose how much you want to deposit, from $1. to $20. each week. Now's the time to join our Christmas Club. So when next year rolls around, you'll be feeling very merrv. Have at the end of 50 weeks *51.48 •102.97 *154.45 >257.41 *514.82 >1,029.67 (£iiv iBank Offices in Hastings and Middleville Member FDIC �The Hostings Banner— Thursday. December 15, 1983. Page 6 what’s cookin Auds Antics... by Elaine Gilbert Antiques & nostalgia are therapeutic Kathryn Mott— Kathryn (Horton) Mott of Delton enjoys a variety of activities and hobbies that run the gamut from from reading to entomology and from music and art to cooking. Laced among and between her interests is her love for people of all ages. Kathryn has been an active participant in the Campfire and 4-H programs and in church activities at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. Although her birth was in SL Joseph County where her grandparents resided, she has been a lifelong resident of Delton when? she graduated from high school. Awarded a 4-H college scholarship, Kathryn majored in home economics at Michigan State University where she studied for three years before marrying Elvert Mott. In the years that followed, she has devoted her time to family, career, church, and her favorite interests. Kathryn and her husband have two children. Daughter Nancy lives in Chicago and a son. Russell and his wife Adrienne, live in Ann Arbor. The Motts became grand­ parents eight-months ago when a grand­ daughter was bom. Kathryn worked as a cook for 19-years at the Delton Kellogg Schools until she retired several years ago. She started as a cashier in the cafeteria and then did the lunchtime baking. When the new high school was built, she was the “main dish cook” until her retirement. "I love music in every facet," says Kathryn who has been the playing the piano since age eight. Gladys Chamoeriain of Delton was her first teacher. Kathryn later went on to teach piano and organ to others. Her pay from the first student was via the barter system. “We traded eggs for music lessons,” she laughs. She explains that she already had been purchasing eggs from a lady who wanted Kathryn to teach piano to her daughter and they decided to use the bartering system. Teaching piano and organ eventually turned into "big business" for Kathryn who once taught as many as 37 students a week during her 22 years of teaching. Recently Kathryn has embarked on a new musical experience. She is the director of a newly formed hand bell choir at the Delton Methodist church. The group hopes to give its first performance this Sunday. She’s also a member of her church’s adult choir. A variety of other church activities are part of Kathryn's life. She is treasurer of the United Methodist Women, a member of the building committee, chairman of the bicentennial committee, a member of the Willing Workers Sunday School class, and president of the Mar-O-Nots, a Christian social friendship group. When Kathryn’s daughter was growing up, the Campfire program was a big part of both of their lives. Kathryn was active in the program as a youngster too and she served as a leader from the time her daughter was in second through 12th grades. Kathryn and Joyce Harrington joined forces during part of that time to be the first in the area to have a Horizon Club and all 18 of their girls eventually earned Wo-He-Lo Medallions which is the highest award in the program and equivalent to Scouting's Eagle award. Kathryn continues her interest in youth and the Campfire program today by serving as an advisor to the Wo-He-Lo Medallion committee. 4-H is another program she praises — “I’m Any Time Is The Right Time! It’s never F too late y" or too! ...to star! your Individual Retirement Ac­ count. either for the 19«3 year, if you've not already done so. or for 1981 beginning in Jan­ uary! ^our Individual Retirement Account is exempt from income taxes until you withdraw it at retirement. And. you and your spouse can contribute up to $4,000 a year to your account anti deduct that amount on your Federal in­ come lax return. You guarantee yourself sub­ stantial savings upon retirement when vou join in one o( these* accounts. Vie can set you up with an IRA today — so Kathryn Mott of Delton has cooked for as many as about 1900 at a time and for as few as two. One of her favorite recipes is a green-colored pistachio coffee coke that is especially nice for holiday entertaining but good anytime of year. Here, she is shown as she gets ready to make pies for a church dinner. 100-percent sold on it. It’s a good program. "When I was just a young girl, I was a 4-H canning leader, under my mother’s super­ vision," she said. "I was a state Service Club member when I was in 4-H...and when I worked with the Service Club on campus I helped with the radio programs.” As an adult 4-H leader, Kathryn taught all kinds of food preparation including how to make appetizing summer foods and beverages .... . , . She says she loved teaching entomology to., “I was fortunate to have a grandmother and mother who were good cooks and I got my experience through them. I love to fix good food for people." Kathryn ventures a guess that the most people she’s ever cooked for at one time number about 1,900. She also contributes her cooking skills to church dinners and other functions. One of her favorite recipes is for a __ She got the recipe from P^tachio coffeecake. her daughter and says "it's realIt's nice for the Christmas season because it ’ss nice for the Christmas season because it ci, u j , , , iar, I'L "1°ra y ,eJ.^ chosen as a Michigan 4-H leader of the month. The award included a dinner and: reception at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing. “My foremost hobby is reading. I love books of any Lind." comments Kathryn. She also likes to paint and recently completed taking a watercolor art class at Kellogg Community College and says "I'm looking forward to doing that for many years to come.” Collecting paperweights is another in­ terest. “It started out being keepsakes and gradually I became more interested in it and my kids gave me books about paperweights and my music students would bring me paperweight*- as gifts." Her very first paperweights were made by her husband and encased such keepsakes as her son's trombone mouthpiece and a fancy gear shift nob that had belonged to her father. Reflecting on her activities, Kathryn says, "I enjo; everything. Foremost in my life though is housekeeping...! love homemaking. I always have. She Considers cooking another favorite hobby. green in color, wui but h it's also gooa good anytime anytime of of s aiso Ihe•vear Ever»"nc •« made it for has said they — have 1-------------........................... really liked it. It’s expensive "to make) but delicious. Served warm with butter, it’s luscious.” Kathryn’s Pistachio Coffecake Ingredients for batter: 1-pkg. Duncan Hines Butter Cake mix, ’j-cup oil. 4-eggs, 1cup sour cream, and 1-pkg. pistachio instant pudding (Royal). Ingredients for filling: 4-cup sugar, 1teaspoon cinnamon, and *3-cup chopped pecans or other nutmeats. Mix first five->ngredients for five-minutes on medium mixer speed. (It’s a very thick mixture). Combine filling ingredients in separate bowl In greased and floured bundt pan. layer from bottom to top: (1) of batter; (2) 4 of filling; (3) rest of batter; and (4) rest of filling. Place cake in cold oven. Set oven at 325-degrees rnd bake for 45minutes or until done. When cake is still hot, sprinkle a little more cinnamon and sugar for decoration. SNOWTHROWERS K! 1-STAGE! EASY HANDLING! ALL STEEL! Model No. 31245 P . fi 4 H.P./22” Clearing FRank „f [Bastings Member FDIC All Deposits Insured up to S10U.000.00 other as we took turns at the paddle, some 47 years ago. It took a long time and a lot of strokes to beat butter from sour milk. Our reward was the taste of the delicious buttermilk and being allowed to pat the yellow butter into a ball. The one old wooden sled we shared between the three of us was our "magic carpet" over the snow packed hills. We didn’t realize that most kids had a sled of their very own. But in our sharing, we enjoyed a special closeness that lives in our hearts today. The old iron "heating stove" that stood in the living room was our only source of heat in those days, coupled with the heat from the block iron "cook stove” in the kitchen. 1 remember the good taste and smell of my mother’s fresh baked loaves of bread as she pulled them hot from the oven and lavished our home-churned butter on the thick slices. I can still smell the bread-pudding she placed in the "warming oven” to serve at sup­ pertime. Our "humidifier" was a large kettle always filled with steaming water on back of the old iron stove. On cold mornings, we would scuny from under the heavy quilts to dress by the warm heating stove. To warm our backsides meant that our frontsides were still cold. By turning around every so often, we managed to warm both sides. A room heated with an iron stove was perhaps 80 degrees near it and maybe 60 degrees in another part of the same room. It surely was incentive to dress in a hurry. Most children today have their own bedroom. One of my most precious memories is cuddling close to my sister m our double bed, sharing the heat from each other's body to warm us in an icy room. Sometimes we would let our little brother jump in between us and we would all cuddle down together. This somehow forms a special bonding between children. We seemed to draw­ strength from each other in our basic needs of oneness in many different life situations. We didn’t know we u’ere poor, only that our life since the "Depression Years” was so mueb better. We may have lacked many things that money can buy, but we never lacked the truly important things. To us "older folk", antiques and nostalgia take us back in thought to a quieter time; a time when we didn’t need to hurry so fast; a time to reflect. Nostalgia can be both a stimulant and a quieting factor, whichever way our minds need to use it. It can be very therapeutic. These are the reasons I’m "turned on" by antiques. I not only see them with my eyes, but remember them with my heart. Y3RD-MaN 2-STAGE! OUTSTANDING SNOW CLEARING! Model No. 31555 Q_ n f p. Zt stop in and sec one of our financial advisors. Any time is the right time — it's never loo late, or too early! WEST STATE AT BROADWAY Last week's column was on antique addiction. I spoke of a very real con­ dition we "antiquers” have all felt at one time or another, whether we admit it or not. Collecting "things ". 1 believe, is a human device to enable us to "see” what we have accumulated in our lifetime of wandering. The attraction of antique objects puts beauty and appreciation in a sometimes otherwise dull, mundane, treadmill lifestyle. We all must have love and beauty in our lives. Much of our personal beauty comes from within ourselves. Anything which gives us happiness, awareness, appreciation, and a zest for life should be welcomed, held, and treasured. If we are "turned on" inside ourselves by life, we in turn give a message of joy to others. Nothing is more contagious than gloom and despair. Doctors prescribe interest in hobbies to victims of severe depression. Antiques and nostalgia not only stimulate us but also have a calming effect; especially in our "plastic" world of newness. Perhaps this is because, in our rapidly changing world, they give us a sense of normalcy and permanence. To feel the beautiful old woods makes us realize that the lovely antique we are touching has withstood the harsh "tests of time" and still reflects a quiet beauty all its own. As we touch it, we also "feel" its legacy. New furniture in a store has no history, no life. The wooden bed on the showroom floor has never held the warm bodies of newlyweds, never served as the birthing place of their children, nor has been both sickbed and deathbed to the same family's loved ones through the years. We know that the old oak rocker with the muted creak lulled colicky babies, held anxious mothers as they rocked and soothed their children through high fevers until they "broke", and helped Grandma rock away her failing last years. The old rocking chair played a very large part in the nurturing process of holding, rocking, and cuddling in those days; an important closeness deprived to many children of today's world. The large old dining table bears silent witness to bygone years when large families gathered around it, not only to share a meal, but to share each other's love through communication, Bible study, taffy "pulls”, and games. Families then depended on one another for entertainment. There were no video games, hi-fi, or television. A modern “store bought" crib is a far cry from an old hand-hewn cradle, carved with much toil and a lot of dreams. How proud must have been the father who gave his child the gift of love. The old hand-churn brings back happy memories of my sister, brother, and myself laughing and teasing each on/y...$39500 5 H.P./24" Clearing Only... $69500 All with Yard-Man’s original 2-year limited warranty for your added protection. BENDER Sales & Service 302 N. Arlington, Middleville 795-9441 And get a FREE Mickey Mouse stuffed toy! ’I lif Disney Channel offers cable TV subscribers an exciting, original gift which spreads the holiday spirit of family togetherness throughout the entire year. 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Ralph Decker (left) of Delton receives the high herd average award for milk (All herds) from Tom Guthrie on behalf of the Bar-y County Farm Bureau. The annual banquet was held at the Faith United Methodist Church on Tuesday. 1. We have over 75 businesses providing goods and services in Downtown Hastings. 2. Downtown Hastings has over 200 FREE city parking spaces in 5 different lots, one is close to where you want to shop. There are also many spaces provided by merchants for your use while shopping their stores. 3. We have catalog branches of three of the nations largest retailers in Downtown Ha­ stings. The vast offerings of Sears, J.C. Penney and Montgomery Ward are available to you through the outlets. 4. We are the home office of one of Michigan's finest grocery store chains, Felpausch Food Centers. We think their store in Downtown Hastings is the best in the chain. 5. There are six restaurants in Downtown Ho­ stings to have lunch or dinner in while shopping our stores. Excellent food and a pleasant break from shopping. 6. We have some unique shops for gift buying. The Riverbottom, and Cellar Corner are worth the trip by themselves. Naturally Yours is a fine food and cheese shop. We have a book­ store, pet shop, many clothing stores, two shoe stores and a variety store. Downtown Hastings also has three pharmacies, furniture stores, hardware stores, jewelers, and an office supply. We have places that sell sport­ ing goods, automotive parts, antiques, appli­ ances and many other items too numerous to mention. We even have a theatre that shows movies for $1.50. Lockshore Farms In Hickory Comers received the high herd average award for butterfat (all herds). Accepting the trophy from Pet Shrontz is Jim Fish (left). Awards were given for production status by dairy herds in a number of categories Twelve Barry County farms participating with the Dairy Herd Improvement Association (DHIA) received awards for their production status in a number of categories at the organization’s annual banquet Tuesday at the Faith United Methodist. Tom Guthrie of Delton was again re­ elected president of the county DHIA. Ser­ ving with him will be Norm Hammond as vice president; and Mike Smith who was re­ elected secretary-treasurer. Don Aukerman was re-elected to a three year term on the board and newly elected board members are Lee Wieringa and Forest (Butch) Kimmey. Recieving the award for the high herd average for butterfat, all herds, was Jim Fish of Lockshore Farms in Hickory Corners who produced 708 lbs. butterfat. The farm has 113 cows. His trophy was presented by Pete Shrontz of Marshall. Ralph Decker of Delton received the award for the high herd average for milk, all herds. He has 64-cows and produced 19,374Ibs. of milk. His trophy was donated by Barry County Farm Bureau. A complete listing of all the awards and more photos will be published in next Tuesday's Reminder. Hastings AAUW plans gathering Members of the local Hastings AAUW branch are planning their annual Christmas gathering at the home of Lois Roush on Tuesday. Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. This year, members are collecting and donating canned foods, toys and clothes to the Dept, of Social Services for distribution in its annual .u ;stmas basket drive. A monetary donation has already been given to the volunteers to purchase turkeys. AAUW members are reminded to bring goodies for their Christmas exchange. During the party, members will be giving a present of their fvorite "white elephant" to another club member. Hostesses for the evening will be Lois Roush and Norine Jacobs. Banner Want Ads Work If you don’t stand for something, you fall for anything. Friends of the Hastings Public Library present a bus trip to see 7. 8. We are easy to reach from Delton, Richland and Kalamazoo on M-43, North. Follow M-37 south from Grand Rapids, Caledonia and Middleville. Lansing, Woodland and Ionia fol­ low M-43 south to reach Downtown Hastings. From Battle Creek come up on M-37, north. Nashville, Vermontville, and Charlotte can reach us on west M-79. As a bonus, the famous South Jefferson Street Merchants are also located in Down­ town Hastings, just off the main drag. If you think Its fun on State Street, wait until you try those guys. We invite you to avoid the crowds and traffic of 2Bth. Street, etc. and shop with us. We think you will be pleasantly surprised at the friendly people, the large selection of merchandise and the ease of shopping in Downtown Hastings. If you have any questions while isiting us, please stop at the Chamber of Commerce office on South Jefferson Street or ask any merchant. • FIVE FREE PARKING AREAS • Shopping downtown Hastings is a pleasure j Shop these downtown Hittings Restaurants and Retoilers: Vitale’s Pizza Montgomery Ward Blair's Pet A Garden Village Squire JC Penney Mode O’Day Mapes Clothing Gilmore Jewelry Ben Franklin Cinder Pharmacy Birke’s Shoes Hodges Jewelry Lee Ann Shoppe Gambles Wayne’s Shoes Musk Center Richie’s Coffee Shop Grapevine/Hastings Office Supply Books Etc. Boomtown Sound Many stores open extra hours for the Holiday Season! 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Court St. in Hastings Ph. 945-3215 A friend is a present you give yourself. <____________________- Make a day of it. ..shop downtown Hastings! �The Hastings Banner—Thursday. December 15, 1983, Page 8 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SaLE Default having been mode in the condition* of a certain mort­ gage modo by WILLIAM C. KIRKS and LOIS KIRKS, husband and wife (who have subsequently conveyed their in­ terest in lhe premises to Gory A. Tollenger and Sandro J. Tallenger. husband and wife, by warranty deed recorded in Liber 408 of Deeds page 910. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan). to ALBERT E. TALLENGER. dated August 14. 1981. ond recorded in the Office of the Register of Deed* for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on August 18. 1981. in Liber 249 of Mortgage* on Page 239. which mortgage was subsequently assigned Io ALBERT E. TALLENGER. Trustee o( the Albert E. Tollenger Living Trust UDT Dated April 28. 1982. which Assignment of Mortgage was recorded in lhe Office of the Register of Deed* tor the County of Borry. State of Michigan, on May 7. 1982 in Liber 250 of Mortgages on Page 967. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at lhe dale of this notice, th* sum ol Sixteen Thousand Six Hundred Two ond 70/100 Dollars ($16,602.70). together with interest at Seven percent (7%) per annum from May 15. 1983. and no proceeding* having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said mortgage, or any pari thereof, whereby lhe Power of Sale con­ tained in said mortgage has be­ come operative: NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given by virtue of the Power of Sole contained in said mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made ond provided. the soid mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described ar so much thereof os may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder on the inside of the east door of the Barry County Court Hous* in the City of Hasting*, and County of Borry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Thursday. December 29. 1983. at 1 ;00 o’clock local time in the afternoon of said day. and soid premises will be sold to poy the amount so as aforesaid then due on said mortgage, together with Seven percent (7%) interest, legal costs, attorney’s fees.ond also any taxes and insurance that said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of said sHe. The premise* to be soid at said sole are described as follows: Lot Twenty-five (25). Norlhbay, according to the Plat thereof a* recorded in Liber 4 of Plats Page 32. Barry County Records. Subject to easements and restrictions of records. Borry Township. Barry County. Michigan The length ol the redemption period as provided by law is six (6) months from the time of cf sale. Dated: November 18. 1983 SCHROEDER. DeGRAW. KENDALL t MAYHALL Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Ronald J. DeGrow Bus.ness Address; 203 East MichigonAvenue Marshall. Michigan 49068 12-22 MORTGAGE SALE Default having been mad* in the term* and condition* of a certain mortgage mode by W. Paul Bishop and Elizabeth A. Bishop, his wife, d/b/o Bishop Farm* of Lake Odessa. Ionia County. Michigan. Mortgagors, to Mcihigan National Bank of Detroit, a national banking association. Mortgagee, dated th* 26th day of April. 1962. and recorded in th* office of th* Reg­ ister of Deeds. for th* County of Barry and Stat* of Michigan, on th* 3rd day of May. 1982. in liber 250 of Barry County Rec­ ords, on page 940. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at th* date of this notice, for principal and Interest, the sum of Six Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-Seven ond 32/100 ($629,377.32) Dollar*. And no suit or proceeding* of law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debl secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now. There­ fore, by virtue of th* power of sal* contained in said mortgage, ond pursuant to th* statute of th* Stat* of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice I* hereby given that on Friday, the 6th day of January. 1984. ol 10:00 o’clock a.m.. Local Time, sold mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door entrance to the Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan (that being the build­ ing where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of th* premise* described in said mortgage, or so much thereof o* may be necessary to pay th* amount du*, a* aforesaid, on said mortgage, with th* interest thereon at three percent (3%) per annum in excess of Michigan Notional Bank of Detroit’s "Prime Rote’’, ond ill legal cost*, charges and expenses, including th* attorney fee* allowed by law, and also any ■ urn or sums which may bo paid by th* undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises ar* described a* follows: All of that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Woodland In the County of Barry, and Stat* of Michigan, ond des­ cribed a* follows, to-wit: The Southeast 7« of Section 12, Town 4 North. Rang* 7 West, EXCEPT beginning at the North­ east corner ol the Southeast ’/« of Section 12, for the place of beginning, thence West 389 feet, thence South 1000 feet, thence Eost 389 feet, thence North to tit* beginning, and the Southwest 7« of Section 12. Town 4 North, Range 7 West, EXCEPT the West 478.5 feet thereofDuring the twelve month* Im­ mediately following th* sal*, th* property may be redeemed. Dated at Detroit. Michigan November 17. 1983 Michigan National Bank of Detroit Detroit, Michigan Mortgagee Daniel B. Barron Attorney for Mortgage* 1400 W. Fourteen Mile Road Clawson, Michigan 48017 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage mode the 24th day of March 1971. by Frank W. Winans and Ann L. Winans, husband and wife a* mortgagors). to lhe United States of America, as mortgagee, end recorded on March 25. 1971. in the Office of the Register of Deed* for Borry County. Michigan, in Liber 201 of mortgages on pages 402-405; on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the dote of this Notice Sixteen Thousand Fifty Eight and 99/100 Dollar* ($16,058.99) principal and One Thousand Four and 83/100 Dollar* ($1,004.83) inter­ est: no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been insti­ tuted to recover lhe debt, or any port of the debt secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale contained in said mortgage having become operative by rea­ son of such default: NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on January 12. 1984 at 10 o’clock in the fore­ noon at the east door of the Courthouse in Hostings. Mich­ igan. that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be ’ offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public sole, for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgage men­ tioned and described, as follows. That property located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County in the State of Michigan. Lot 28 of the Plat al Pioneer Acres, according to the recorded plat thereof, being part of Sec­ tion 10. Town 3 North, Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry John Shear and Jeff Stahl will be featured individually MORTGAGE SALE in concert at 7 p.m. Satur­ crlption; thence continuing Default having be*n mod* in ( day, Dec. 17 at the Note of Southerly along soid West line th* terms and condition* of a ! 220 feet: thence Ea*l«’lY parallel Praise. certain mortgage mod* by W. Default having been made in with th* East and West line to Shear is making his third Paul Bishop ond Elizabeth A. the conditions of a certain mort­ the East line of Section 9: thence Bishop, hi* wife, d'b/a Bishop appearance at the Note. His Northerly along said East line to gage mode the 9th day of Farms of Lok* Odessa. Ionia 1 smooth tenor voice will be a point being 220 lee* South of January 1978, by Ronald O. County. Michigan. Mortgagors, featured on a mixture o( the North line of »oid Section 9; Smith ond Ruth A. Smith, to Michigan National Bank of thence Westerly parallel with popular gospel standards husband and wile, as Detroit, a notional banking the Eost and West line of said. and Christmas songs. mortgagors, to the United association. Mortgage*, dated Section 9. to the Place of Begin­ Assisting him will be his States of America. os th* 26th day of April. 1982. and ning; containing 6-2/3 acres of mortgagee, and recorded on wife, Joan, and her brother. recoided in the office ol the land, more or les*. January 9. 1978, in the Office of Jerry Steeby. Register of Deed*, for the County Subject to conditions, restric­ Register of Deeds for Barry Stahl has also ministered of Barry and Stat* of Michigan, tions, easements and limitations County. Michigan, in Liber 234 on th* 3rd day of May. 1982. in at the Note previously as a of record. of mortgages on pages 449-452: Uber 250 of Borry County Rec­ and member of the group Elijah and assumed by Robert S. COUNT II: ord*. on page 940. on which mort­ and as a soloist. Saturday Busick: AND. Default having The North 220 feet of the North gage there is claimed to be due. night Stahl will be sharing been mode in the conditions of half of the Northeast quarter of at th* date of tnis notice, for prin­ familiar praise choruses and a certain mortgage made the the Southeast quarter ot Section cipal ond interest, lhe sum of Six 17th day of December 1979, by 9. Town 1 North, Range 9 West, his own compositions. Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Busick. os Barry Township. Barry County. Robert S The Note will be closed on Three Hundred Seventy-Seve«. Michigan, containing 6-2/3 mortgagors. Io the United Christmas Eve but will be and 32/100 (629.377.32) Dollars; acres of land more or less. America, as States of open New Year’s Eve for a And no »uit or proceedings ot Subject to condition*, restric­ mortgagee, and recorded on special night of music and law or in equity having been in­ tion*. easement* and limitation* December 17. 1979. in the stituted to recover the debl holy communion beginning of record. Office of Register of Deeds for secured by said mortgage or Th* redemption period shall at 9 p.m. Borry County. Michigan, in Liber any port thereof. Now, There­ be six months from th* date of The Note of Praise is 244 of mortgages on pages 277for*. by virtue of the power of located at 12223 Chief •ale contained in said 280; AND. Default having been Norval E. Thaler Noonday Rd., Gun Lake. mortgage, and pursuant to lhe Barry County Clerk made in the conditions of a Barry County, Michigan statute of the State of Michigan certain mortgage mode the THIS INSTRUMENT DRAFTED BY: in such cos* mod* ond provided, 26th day of June 1980, by Robert SEYBURN B HENCKEN.P.C. notice is hereby given thot on S. Busick and Alice Marie 3315 Greenleaf Blvd. Friday, the 6th day of January. NOTiCE of MORTGAGE SALE Busick. r.usband and wile, as Kalamazoo, Ml 49008 1984, ot 10:00 o’clock A.M., mortgagors, io lhe United DEFAULT having been mode ' i (616) 372 2120 Local Time, said mortgage will the conditions of a certain Mort­ State* of America, as (12-15) be foreclosed by a sale at public gage mode by ROBERT D. ORR mortgagee, and recorded on auction. Lt the highest bidder, and VIRGINIA L. ORR. husband June 26. 1980. in the Office of at the east door entrance to the and wife to FIRST FEDERAL SAV­ Register of Deeds for Courthouse in Hastings. Mich­ INGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Barry County. Michigan, in Liber KOOISTRA. HOOGEBOOM. igan (that being the building OF KALAMAZOO, a United 245 of mortgage* on pages 631SULLIVAN 8 PETTINGA where th* Circuit Court for lhe Stales Corporation, doted June 634; on which mortgage* there Rogers Professional Building County of Borry is held), of th* 29. 1978. and recorded in the I* claimed to due and unpaid at 2737 DeHoop Avenue. S.W. office of the Register of Deeds premise* described in said mort­ the dote of this Notice Twenty Wyoming, Michigan 49509 Four Thousand Eighty One and for the County of Berry and gage, or so much thereof as NOTICtOFMOirrGAGE may be necessary to pay the State o! Michigan, on July 3. 90/100 Dollar* ($24,061.90) FORECLOSURE AMD SALE 1978. in Liber 236 on Page 935, amount due, as aforesaid, on principal ond Six Thousand Default having been made in on which Mortgage there is said mortgage, with the interest Seven Hundred Ninety Five and the conditions of a certain mort­ claimed to be due al the dale of 93/100 Dollar* ($6,795.93) thereon ot three percent (3%) gage mode May 25, 1979. by this notice, for principal and interest: no *uit or proceeding per annum in excess of Michigan Jack B. Hull, a single mon. a* interest, the sum of TWENTY­ at law or in equity having been National Bank of Detroit’s mortgagor, to the Wayland EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUND­ instituted to recover the debt, “Prime Rote”, and all legal cost*, State Bank (now known as RED TWENTY-THREE AND 54 100 or any part of the debt, secured charge* ond expenses, United Community Bank), a cor­ ($28,923.54) DOLLARS, and no including th* attorney fees by said mortgages, and the poration organized under the proceedings having been insti­ power of sale contained in said allowed by law, ond also any laws of the State of Michigan, tuted to recover the debt now re­ sum or sums which may be paid mortgages having become os mortgagee, ond recorded on maining secured by sold Mort­ operative by reason of such by the undersipned, necessary May 31.1979. in the office of the gage. or any part thereof, to protect it* interest In th* default; Register of Deeds for Barry whereby the power of sale con­ premises. Which said premises NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is County. Michigan, in Liber 241 tained in said Mortgage has be­ ar* described os follows: All of Hereby Given that on January of Mortgages, on Page 435; on come operative: that certain piece or parcel of 19. 1984 at 10 o'clock In the which mortgage is claimed to Now Therefore. Notice is forenoon at the east door of the land situate in th* Township be due and unpaid to date of Hereby Given that by virtue of Courthouse In Hasting*. Woodland in the County of Barry, this notice the sum of Nine Thou­ the power of sole contained in Michigan, that being the place and Stat* of Michigan, and sand, One Hundred Thirty-One said Mortgage and in pursuance for holding the Circuit Court for described as follows, to-wit: and 91/100 Dollars ($9,131.91), of lhe statute in such case mode the County of Borry, there will Th* Northeast % of th* South­ including interest at ele ren per­ ond provided, the said Mortgage be offered for sale and sold to east % of Section 13, Town 4 cent (11 %) per annum on the un ­ will be foreclosed by a sole ol the highest bidder, at public North, Range 7 West, and the paid balance of the mortgage, the premises therein described Southeast ’/« of lhe Southeast 'A sale, for the purpose of satisfy­ computed to date of first pub­ or so much thereof as may be of Section 13, Town 4 North, ing the amounts due and unpaid lication: no suit or proceeding in necessary, at public auction, to Range 7 West, EXCEPT commen­ upon said mortgage*, together law or in equity having been in­ the highest bidder, ot the East cing at the Southeast comer of with the legal co*t» and charges stituted to recover the debt* or Kon ...................... front, OOQr door. Courthouse, in lhe Section 13. thence North to of sale provided by law ond in any part of the debt* secured by City o, Hostings, and County of center of highway, between said mortgage*, the land* ond --------------------- — said mortgage, and4 »h. the RMMtr power Barr^ Michigan, that being the Section* 13 ond 18. Woodland premises in soid mortgages of sale in sold mortgage cone of holding lhe Circuit ■ place and Sunfield, thence following mentioned and described, a* tained having-Jiecom* operative £ourl .1 in ond tor said County, on center of Highway in Southwest follows, to-wit: by i eason of such default; Tuesd Tuesday. January 10. 1984. at direction 16 rod* 8 feet, thence That properly located in Barry NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 1:00 o’clock (EST) in lhe altarSouth to low water line of County in the State of Michigan. December 28.1983 noon of said day. ond said prem­ Saddle Bag Lake, thence North ­ The south one-half of lhe east at 2:00 o’clock in the afternoon, ises will be sold to poy the easterly along margin of Lake one-half of Lot 943 and the south local time, at the East front door amount so as aforesaid then to beginning. one-half of the Lot 94/”of the of the County Courthouse. City due on said Mortgage together During the twelve months im ­ City. formerly Village. of of Hasting*. Michigan, that with 9.5 percent interest, legal mediately following th* sole, Hasting*, according tc the being the place of holding the costs. Attorneys’ fees ond also th* property may be redeemed. recorded plat thereof. Barry Circuit Court for th* County of any taxes and insurance tha Dated at Detroit. Michigan, Nov­ County, Michigan. The Barry, there will be offered for said Mortgagee does poy on or ember 17, 1983 redemption period will be one sale and sold to the highest bid­ prior to the dote of said sale: Michigan National Bank month from the foreclosure der at public auction for the pur­ which said premise* ore describ­ of Detroit sole. Property may be pose of satisfying the amount ed in said Mortgage as follows; Detroit. M'-hlgan redeemed by paying the due ond unpaid upon such mort­ Mortgage* amount of the bid at the fore­ gage together with eleven per­ Land situate ond being in the Daniel B. Barron closure sale plus interest and cent (117.) interest, legal costs Township of Barry. County of Attorney for Mortgagee any unpaid encumbrance* on and charges and expenses, Barry. State ol Michigan, des­ 1400 W. 14 Mil* Rood the property from dote of sale. including th* attorney fee allow­ cribed as: Lots 116, 117 ond 118 Clawson. Michigan 48017 Dated December 8, 1983. For County, Michigan. Subject to ed by low. and all taxes ond in­ Fair Lake Park Annex, according 12-15 additional information, please condition*, restriction* and surance permium* paid by the to the recorded Plot thereof in contact UNITED STATES OF easements of record. The mort­ mortgagee before sole, the Liber 4 ol Plot*. Page 63. Barry AMERICA acting through gagors and mortgagee agree land ond premises in said mort­ County Records. STATE OF MICHIGAN Farmers Home Administration, that any ranges or carpeting pur­ gage mentioned ond situated in The original amount secured IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Room 209. 1405 South Harrison chased or financed in whole or the Village of Freeport. Town_____ ________ by ~ said Mortgage was TWENTYFOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY Rood, East Lansing, Michigan In pari, with the loan fund* will ship of Thomapple. County of SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDNOTICE OF SALE 48823, mortgagee. 12-29 be considered and construed as Barry. Stat* of Michigan, des- -------------------------DR ED AND NO/ 100 ($27,500.00)• file No. B3-171CH a part of the property covered cribed as follows: DOLLARS so that the amount EDWARD C. WOLFF and by the mortgage. The redemp­ Parcel of land in the Northeast claimed to be due thereon is BRENDA L. WOLFF. tion period will be six months •A of Section 1. Town 4 North, more than 66’/.% of the original Plaintiff*. from the foreclosure sole. Prop­ Range 9 West. Described as com­ indebtedness secured by said mencing 4 rods West and 4 rods erty may be redeemed by pay­ HERBERT M. BLAIN and TOWNSHIP of YANKEE SPN1NGS Mortgage, ond the property ing the amount of the bid at the South of th* Northwest Corner DEBORAH L. BLAIN. hereinabove described is not The Yankee Spring* Township Defendants. of lot 5. Block 3. Village of Free­ foreclosure sale plus 7% % inter­ more than three (3) acres in size Board meeting was called to port, according to th* recorded est and any unpaid encumbran­ SEYBURN 8 HENCKEN, P.C. ond is residential property not order by Deputy Supervisor JonsRobert L. Hencken (Pl4864) ce* on the property from dale of Plot thereof, thence West 8 rod*. exceeding four (4) units. ma at 7:00 p.m. at lhe Twp. Attorney* for Plaintiffs South 4 rod*. East 8 rod*. North sale. Dated December 1, 1983. The period of redemption will Holl. Dec. 8. 1983. THOMAS M. POWERS (PI9060) For additional information, 4 rod* to the ploce of beginning. be six (6) months from date ol Present: McKeown. Jonsmo. Attorney for Defendants Th* r*. J»mpHon period. please contact UNITED STATES sale. Jerkati* and Page. VanHouton In pursuance and by virtue of OF AMERICA acting through pursuant Io law. is six (6) month* DATED December 2. 1983 absent with notice. a Judgment of the Circuit Court Formers Home Administration. from the time of such sal*. FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN Motion to accept the minutes lor the County of Barry. State of Room 209, 1405 South Harrison Dated: November IB. 1983 ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO of the November meeting was Michigan, made and entered on Rood. East Lansing. Michigan. Mortgagee: Mortgagee made. Roll call: All aye. the 24th day of October. 1983, 48823, mortgagee. Wayland State Bank John M. Wells. in a certain cause therein pend­ Motion was mode to approve 1222 (now known as Attorney for Mortgagee ing, wherein Edward C. Wolff the financial report. Roll call: United Community Bank) Business Address: and Brenda L. Wolff were Plain­ All aye. >33 South Main tiffs and Herbert M. Blain ond 346 West Michigan Avenue Motion was made to charge Woyland, Michigan 49348 Deborah L. Blain, husband and Kalamzoo. Michigan 49007 $50.00 for application lor var­ KOOISTRA, HOOGEBOOM. wife, were Defendants, notice iance before the Zoning Board ESTATE SALE is hereby given that I shall sell SULLIVAN & PETTINGA of Appeals. Roll call: All oye. I. Max Vipond. Personal Rep­ at public sale to the highest bid­ Attorney* al Low Motion to recind the Sewer Or­ resentative for lhe Estate of der. ot the first floor of the Borry By Kenneth C. Hoogeboom dinance was mode. Roll coll: All Anna Huntzinger, hereby offer County Courthouse. Hasting*. (P274I6) Michigan, that being the place for sole at private sole *o the BUSINESS ADDRESS: Motion wo* mode to toble the of holding lhe Circuit Court for highest bidder lhe property Io Rogers Professional Build -q the said County, on Thursday, coled at 803 6th Avenue Lake 2737 DeHoop Avenue. S.W. coll: Ail oye. the 22nd day of December. 1983. Odessa. County of Ionia. Wyoming. Michigan 49509 Motion to make a survey of ai 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon, Michigan. PHONE: (616)531-6060 the need for a Satellite Fire Sta­ the following described parcels Bids will be taken al the office tion was made and not to ex­ of real estate, each of which of C. Ronald Van Buren. Attorney shall be sold separately, ond ceed $800. Roll call: All aye. for lhe estate. 1005 4th Ave.. Motion to pay the bills of each of which ore located in the Lake Odessa. Mi higan. We re­ Township of Barry. County ol $4,725.93 plus the Consumers serve the right to reject any and Borry. State of Michigan describ­ and M.B.T. bills wos mode. Roll all bids. ed as follows: call: Ail aye. Interested parties may in­ COUNI I: Mot’on to adjourn was made spect the property by contacting Commencing ot the Northwest and passed at 8:15 p.m. Max Vipond 374-8651. 12-22 corner of the Northeast oneMarilyn Page. Clerk quarter of the Southeast one1215 quarter of Section 9. Town 1 North. Range 9 West; thence Southerly along the West line of said Northeast one-quarter of the Southeast one-quorter ol said Section 9. 220 feel for the place of beginning of this des- — NOTICE — The Hastings Area School System is seeking bids on three (3) school buses. Specifications for both body and chassis may be obtained in the office of the Superintendent, 232 W. Grand St., Hastings. Michigan, 49058. Sealed bids, clearly labeled "School Bus Bids should be in the office of the Superintendent at 2:00 p.m. on January 11, 1984, at which time they will be opened. JUDITH LENZ, Secretary Hastings Area School District — Concert at Note of Praise LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE — NOTICEThe second regular meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners will be held Thursday, December 29, 1983, 9:30 a.m., instead of Tuesday, December 27, 1983. The meeting will be held in the Board of Commissioners Room, 117 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058. PAUL KIEL, Chairman Barry County Board of Commissioners Ire Caution urged in use of decorative items In the interest of promoting Christmas holiday fire safety, the State Police lire marshall officers and local fire departments have joined in cautioning Michigan residents about the use of natural and artificial decorative materials. “Many fires during the holiday season are caused by unsafe or improperly maintained decorations." they noted, "resulting in loss of property and injury to loved ones." Decretive and fire safe holidays can be enjoyed by following these safety precautions: -Natural Christmas trees should not be set up earlier than 10 days before Christmas and should be limited to eight feet in height. -Tree stands must provide adequate support and have a large container for water which is to be kept full. Before setting the tree in its stand, make a fresh cut at the base at least 1 inch above the original cut. -A natural tree that shows signs of unusual dryness should be removed from the home immediately. -Electrically operated or lighted tree stands and electric light sets should have testing laboratory labels and be examined for defects before using. -Electric lights should be plugged in only when under the supervision of a responsible person and should be unplugged when not inuse. “Christmas trees should be located away from exits. -Electrical ights or wiring should not be used on a metallic tree. -Plastic trees should have testing labels indicating that they are ‘•flame-resistant’'. -The use of open flame candles is strongly Fire officials urge safety during this holiday season. discouraged. -A portable fire extinguisher should be readily accessible in the event of fire. All family members should know how to operate it. -Post the telephone number of your local fire department at each telephone. - Dispose of Christmas wrappings safely and promptly. Do NOT bum them in the fireplace. If you have any questions about holiday fire safety, contact your local fire depart­ ment, or the nearest slate police post. Little things make a big Give a friend the Hastings Banner for Christmas... • City and County Government News • Police Reports News of schools, clubs and organizations Bowling results, high school sports from 5 area schools and more! 0^10 PER YEAR IN BARRY COUNTY Send my gift certificate to NAME ADDRESS CITY_________________STATE ZIP Enclosed is my payment for: □ $10 Barry County □ $12 Surrounding Counties I □ $13.50 Other Areas Se«d to Hastmp Baoer, P.O. Boi I, Histtits. *9058 Christmas SHOP and SAVE at the ... o'' J 795-9947 Call— J-Ad Graphics, Inc (Owners of Reff''nder * Banner > (616) 945-9554 GIFTS and LADIES'& MEN’S CLOTHING OPEN: Everyday till Christmas Monday ■ Saturday 10:00 to 6:00 Sunday 10:00 to 2:00 11402 Chief Noonday Road, Gun Lake �The Hastings Bonner—Thursday. December 15. 1983. Page? Hastings in running Twin Valley basketball race centers on 3 teams by Steve Vedder It isn’t an impossible dream for the Hastings basketball team. When you're talking about sports, stranger things have happened. The dogfight for the 1983-84 Twin Valley basketball title begins in earnest for the Saxons this Friday night at Hillsdale. And a poll of the league’s coaches puts Hastings in the darkhorse category when it comes to picking the eventual champion. The coaches feel Sturgis and Albion — in that order — are the top two teams in the Twin Valley, but that Hastings could sneak in if one or both of the teams falter. After interviewing all of the Twin Valley coaches, here is one sportwriter’s opinion on how the teams will be stacked up come next March: First: Sturgis...The Trojans (19-3 overall and 12-2 league) are the coaches' near unanimous opinion to take the Twin Valley what with seven lettermen and three starters back this season. They seem ready to dethrone Albion as champions despite the fact the Wildcats beat Sturgis twice last year by five and seven points. Sturgis coach Paul Gorsuch, however, is downplaying such title talk. “That's a compliment,'* says Gorsuch. “But Albion beat us twice last year and has won the championship seven of the las' eight years. If I was a betting man I’d go with them. “I would say, though, we do have a chance." Back are three senior starters in Jim Moran, a 6-3 senior guard; Tom Myers, a 6-1 center; and Pat McNamara, a 6-3 forward. Gorsuch says his team will rebound, has decent size (they have a frontline of 6-4, 6-3, 6-3), and, as usual, will play well together. They lost a pair of all-league guards to graduation, but Gorsuch says those spots have been filled. Sturgis has started fast winning its first three games this season. It’s time for a league championship banner to be waving in the Sturgis gym. Second: Hastings...Question: Who is the only team other than Albion to win a Twin Valley basketball championship in the last eight years? Answer: Hastings in 1960-81. The Saxons have a shot at winning the league title this year as they have the best player in the league and an improved frontline. Hastings usually plays good at home, but the Saxons are going to have to win some big road games to even finish second this year. Third: Albion...Granted it’s hard to pick the Wildcats (19-2 and 14-0) third with their basketball program being what it is, but this just might be an off-year for the powerful Wildcats. Coach John McGonigle lost four senior all­ leaguers but does have some talent to rebuild. That list includes seniors Danny Moss, a 6 3 forward; Trevor Billicke, a 6-3 forward; and Mark Tuohy, a 6-4 postman; and junior Maurice Ware, a 6-4 forward. "Right now after two games (two wins) I still think we’ll be in the thick of the title picture," says McGonigle. “We’ll take it game by game." McGonigle says his team will control the ball, even though the Wildcats have scored only 53 and 62 points in the first two ballgames. He does worry about the lack of experience, though. “That’s going to show in a lot of other things," he says. Fourth: Coldwater...The Cardinals (9-12 and 8-6) have already lost to Sturgis, but could still be a factor in the Twin Valley race. Key players for Coldwater are 6-3 senior forward Tim Barnes and 6-1 senior forward Brent Tompkins. Five orsix juniors off a 15-5 jayvee team could help. Coach Roger Fuller says his team will rebound well and will be quite strong physically — two factors many other Twin Valley teams aren't don't have going for them. Coldwater will also play good defense and is a quick team. The Cardinals, however, might have trouble putting the ball in the hoop. They are only shooting 23 per cent «*fter two games this season. "We’ll struggle all year with that," says Fuller, who admits he wouldn't mind seeing a .500 season. “We'll get better as the year goes on, but we'll have to scrap for everything at the start.” Fifth: Harper Creek...The Beavers (3-19) have split four games this year, and with seven returning lettermen, could be a pest this season. Key returnees are 6-3 senior center Bill Broderick, 6-3 senior forward Jeff Wheeler, and 6-3 junior swingman Eric Steffes. Coach' Doug Kinter expects his team to rebound well what with the size and ex­ perience the team possesses. Weak spots include shooting accuracy (39 percent after two games). "If we shoot in the high 40s we'll be right there with the best of them,” says Kinter. Sixth: Marshall...The Redskins (7-14) return six lettermen including key men Troy Miller, a 60 senior forward; Todd Hinshaw, a 60 junior swingman; and Gary Hayes, a 510 senior swingman. Coach Tom Sowles teaches defense and full-court pressure and the success of the team will go as far as those facits will take than. The team will be small with the tallest player standing only 6-2 160, and will have a hard time shooting the ball (24 and 29 per cent the first two games). Marshall was outrebounded 61-16 against Albion. "We’re still waiting for that game when everything is right," says Sowles. Seventh: Hillsdale...It’s never fun to be picked last in anything and Hillsdale (5 16) doesn't have to finish there. Coach Greg Wieman greets four lettermen back in 6-3 forward Rusty Gaffney, 6-1 guard Rob Nichols, 6-3 forward Scott Kneem, and 61 guard Jeff Kalusniak. Wieman expects to have a good defensive and rebooKfing team...or at least they better. "If we don’t do those things well we won’t play well," says Wieman. The team’s shooting hasn't been bad in the opening two games of the year, both losses, but Hillsdale has averaged 29~turnovers in the games. [ sports nS ”afJin9s wrestles against a Sturgis foe. McIntyre won the f h 5’4‘ Ha5,in9s is 5-2 this season with its next action coming on (Sanner photo) Saxon wrestlers top Ionia, Gull Lake The Hastings wrestling team defeated Ionia 42-26 and Gull Lake 53-22 on Wednesday night. The Saxons are now 5-2 for the year. Against Gull Lake, Hastings wins were notched by Bill Madden (105-pound weight class), Brent Cook (126), Hutch Ciason (132), Archie Leatherman <138), Floyd Gates (145), Bill Pelfrey (155), Lyle Gross (167), Dave Kensington (198), and Jon Douglas (heavyweight). Coming away with wins against Ionia were Randy Planck (98), Madden, Tim Schoessel (112), Cook, Ciason, Gates,Gross, Mark Case (185), and Kensington. Hastings 27 ... Sturgis 37 — WRESTLING — Hastings 42... Ionia 26 M Randy Plank dociiioned by Piurce.......... 17-10 Bill Maddun pinned by Wallace................ 1:06 Tim Schoettel decisioned by Ritxer............. 8-3 Chris Geithing pinned by Spackmon........ 1:29 Brent Cook pinned Bowdiih........................ 5:47 Hutch Ciason pinned Flock.................... ...1:50 Archie Leatherman decisioned Luce........ 11-4 Floyd Gales pinned Stonebreaker...............:11 Bill Pelfrey pinned by Andrews................. 2:53 Lyle Gross pinned by Kosdorf...................... 2:36 Mark Case decisioned by Yunker...............4-3 IM Dave Kensington pinned Goelhals.......... 3:19 Mwt. John Douglas major decision by Grant.... 9-0 105 112 110 126 132 136 145 155 167 185 — EXHIBITION M Paul Austin decisioned by Kelly.................... 4-2 Earl Thompson superior decision Bart.... 12-0 Tim Hammond pinned by Watson............... :56 Mike Sherry pinned by Blanchard .............. 1:12 Wade Endsley decisioned by Cosby............ 6-3 Steve Shepler pinned by Stemen...............2:48 Tony Heath decisioned Burk hear’.............. 2-0 Doug Whitmore by Marks........................... 6-4 Pat McIntyre decisioned Lupp........................ 5-4 Mike Stout decisioned by Flowers...............9-4 105 112 116 126 132 145 155 167 IBS Hastings Elks plan annual ‘Hoop Shoot’ Local competition for the 12th Annual Elks Hoop Shoot, “the national free throw shooting contes1 for youngsters age eight through 13", will be held at the Hastings High School gymnasium onSaturday, Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. Almost three million youngsters from throughout the country entered last year’s competition for boys and girls in age categories 8-S. 10-11, and 12-13. Each con­ testant has 25 shots at the hoop. The boy and girl in each age group with the best scores advance through four tiers of competition to qualify for the national finals at Hinkle Field House, Butler University, Indianapolis, Ind. Local winners will compete against other contestants in tl. district event at Albion on January 7,1984 at the Kresge Gymnasium on the Albion College Campus. Pessell resigns as Delton football coach, cites budget cuts Delton football coach Fred Pessell sub­ mitted a letter of resignation to the DeltonKellogg Board of Education on Monday night. Pessell cited budget cuts as the main reason for resigning as varsity football coach. Pessell specifically pointed out the needs for an eighth grade football program and a third varsity assistant position. Both were cut from the Delton football program in 1981. Delton also has been without a fresh­ men team since the 1978 season. Freshmen have played on the junior varsity team following that season. "Our program has been cut back in the past years and it didn’t look like we’d regain some of those cuts,” said Pessell. "I realize everyone has budget cuts, but in the two money-maker sports, basketball and football, the basketball team didn’t suffer any cutbacks," he added. “Six out of nine teams we played last year had three coaches and a freshman team." Pessell joined Delton in 1972 after coaching at Union City. In 1973, PesseU’s second year as coach, the Panthers completed their first winning season in years with a 5-4 record. In 1976 Delton was 8-1 and finished second in the KVA. Delton won the KVA title the next year with another 8-1 mark. In 1979 the Panthers were tri-champions with Galesburg-Augusta and Parchment. Delton finished 3-6 a year ago. Delton Athletic Director Randy Knowles said the position will be posted both in- 4th quarter rally gives Delton 65-58 win An 11-point surge late in the fourth quarter carried Delton to a 65-58 win over GalesburgAugusta on Tuesday. Delton trailed 54-50 with four minutes left, but behind Steve Tuin and Brett McBeth, the Panthers ran off n straight points to grab a 61-54 lead with a minute and a half left. The rest of the game was a free throw shooting contest with the Panthers, now 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the KVA, finally coming out on top 65-58. Delton coach Paul Blacken said his team played well against the Rams “The boys played," said Blacken. "We've played all our games hard. We needed this win going into vacation." McBeth finished with 22 points including eight of nine from the free throw line. He hit 12 of 12 last Friday night. He also had 12 rebounds. Tuin chipped in 16 points and 18 rebounds for Delton. Both teams shot 40 per cent from the field as Delton hit 20 of 50 shots and G-A 22 of 45. The Panthers led 29-24 at the half and 43-40 at the end of three periods until the Rams came alive early in the final period. Saxon Sports at a glance... December 15 December 16 December 27 December 28 WRESTLING...................... Marshall al 6:30 p.m. BASKETBALL.............. at Hillsdale at 6:00 p.m. BASKETBALL.................. Parchment at 6:00 p.m. VOLLEYBALL .. Christmas Tourney at Hastings ... at 9:00 a.m. ternally and at nearby colleges and universities. Knowles said he appreciates PesseU’s contributions to the school and football team. “Fred has contributed a great deal to the school over the years," said Knowles. I feel good about what he has taught our young people over the years. I’m glad he’s going to remain on our teaching staff.” Knowles said PesseU’s opinions on the budget cuts will be considered. “We’re going to look at these things in the future," said Knowles, who added there haven’t been sufficient numbers to field a freshmen team. "His input is valuable." 3 Saxons picked to league cage team Three Hastings players have been honored on the 1983 Twin Valley girls basketball team. Named to the first team was senior center Paula Atkinson, named to the second team was sophomore forward Amy Atkinson, and receiving an honorable mention bid was senior point guard Karen Williams. Also named to the first team were seniors Karen Moye of Albion and Nancy Stewart of Hillsdale, junior Kris Post of Coldwater and sophomore Dawn Durham of league­ champion Marshall. Rounding out the second team are seniors Sue Cato of Marshall, Lesley Waldron of Sturgis. Cheri Caswell of Harper Creek and Cynthia Rodgers of Albion. Paula, who along with Williams were the Saxon co-captains. averaged 21.5 points and 9.2 rebounds this season. She hit 48 per cent of her field goals and finished with 61 blocked shots. Amy scored at a 17.2 points per game clip and added 8.2 rebounds. Williams led Hastings with 66 assists and 68 steals and averaged 10.5 points per game. 98 105 112 119 126 132 138 145 155 167 185 198 Het. Randy Planck pinned B. Wolcot.................:49 Bill Madden pinned E. Meyer........................ :19 Tim Schoeseel pinned J. Van Domelen... 1:01 Chris Guthing pinned by T. Gladding .... 3:58 Brent Cook pinned R. Leonard...................3:27 Hutch Ciason pinned P. Cardenas.............1:07 Archie Leatherman dec. by T. Miller.......... 7-6 Floyd Gates pinned A. Wieczorek.............. :48 Bill Pelfrey pinned by M. Bill........................ 2:52 Lyle Gross pinned D. Kent.......................... 3:38 Mark Case pinned K. Kent.......................... 1:30 Dave Kensington pinned E. Conner............ :36 Jon Douglas pinned by T. Conner............ 2:25 ■c bowoii On Monday. Dec. 19. the Dept, of Natural Resources will be holding a Game Area Informational Meeting. The meeting will be at Thomapple Township Hall, State Rd. at Grand Rapids St., Middleville, from 7-9 p.m. Area biologists will be on hand to discuss opening management on the Game areas. The public is invited to attend and questions about the area will be answered. DNR game meeting set - EXHIBITION 105 112 119 126 132 ;1£8 ,145 Earl Thompson pinned T. Thomas............. 1:26 Tim Hammond pinned G. Wolbers.......... 3:50 Mike Sherry major dec. by D. Wilts.......... 14-4 Wade Endsley pinned K. Burns.................... 2:52 Don Shepler major dec. T. Bell.................... 10-2 Scott Kimmel pinned M. Edwards............ 3:35 Tony Heath pinned D. Brandl......................2:46 167 Pat McIntyre pinned S. Geldhoff ••.............1:07 >185 Mike Stout pinned C. Drysdale...................... :27 Hastings S3... Gull Lake 22 SPORTS ...ata glance by Stew Vedder 98 Randy Planck pinned by D. Miller............ 1:59 105 Bill Madden forfeit 112 Tim Schoessel pinned by S. Mayes........... 1:03 119 Chris Guthing major dec. by T. Hopkins.. 13-2 126 Brent Cook pinned T. Mathison.................. 1:01 132 Hutch Ciason superior dec. M. Connelly. .17-5 138 Archie Leatherman pinned B. Jordon 1:19 145 Floyd Gates pinned B. Bannister................ :44 155 Bill Pelfrey won by injury default over B. Clancy 167 Lyle Gross pinned S. Scott........................... 1:5O 185 Mark Case pinned by P. Murray.................. 1:01 198 Dave Kensington pinned J. Shemberger .. :29 Hwt. Jon Douglas won by disqqualification overT. Bender. - EXHIBITION 112 Tim Hammond pinned by M. Keaslo........ 5:27 119 Mike Sherry pinned by P. Foster.............. 3:40 126 Wade Endsley dec. by M. Karpinko........... 11-4 132 Steve Shipler pinned by T. Bender...............:22 138 Scott Kimmel pinned D. Heany.................... 1:12 167 Pat McIntyre pinned J. Scott........................ 1:21 OTHER WITH IONIA . . . 145 Tony Heath pinned D. Wood........................ 5:51 Powerful Hamilton gives Trojans loss Hamilton showed it could very well be the class of the O-K Blue this year with a con­ vincing 83-41 win over Middleville on Tuesday night. It was the type of night for the Trojans where they could do no right. For instance, there happened to be... ...the 32 turnovers. ...the 47 percent (seven of 15) from the free throw line. ...the 41-27 rebounding disadvantage. In short, it was the type of game Thor­ napple Kellogg -roach Skip Pranger would just as soon forget. And the sooner the better. "In a game like this I'm convinced that team that wins isn’t that good and the team that losses isn’t that bad," said Pranger. "Hamilton is a very, very good ballclub. This game just snowballed on us. They got looser as the game went along and we got tighter." Hamilton, who crushed Middleville last year at Hamilton, jumped on the Trojans for a 22-4 lead at the end of eight minutes. “They blocked some of our shots early and 1 think we were intimidated," said Pranger. "We have a lot of kids with little game ex­ perience." Hamilton led 46-15 at the half and breezed through the final two periods. Dave Perry’s 19 points led Middleville, now 2-1 overall and 1-1 in the league. JV eagers split The Hastings jayvee team is 1-1 after heating Caledonia 46-44 and losing to Ionia 45-36. Nick Willison led a balanced attack against Caledonia with 14 points. Tim Hubert added •2 and Mike Karpinski 11. In the nine-point loss to Ionia. Hubert. Willison and Steve McVey all had eight points. Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and... Column ideas can come at the weirdest times from practically anybody. Sometimes the ideas just pop into one’s mind, other times you have to think long and hard for a idea, and every once in a while one just sort of falls in your lap. Like this column, for example. I can't take the credit for this par­ ticular column idea. It was suggested to me that I try giving this subject a whirl and I said I’d give it some thought. After all, it’s tough to write about something you know so little about. Our subject? Let me put it to you this way: What is more American than baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet? That’s right, drinking beer. When you take the time to consider it, there is quite a connection between athletes and soaking up the suds. Let’s take slow-pitch softball, for instance. The integrity of that sport is being severely threatened by beer. Can a serious ballplayer truly be considered a world-class slow-pitch player until he can chug a pitcher of Strohs? Of course not. I've never heard of a softball player who couldn’t drink beer like it was water. And it isn’t only slow-pitch softball, it’s any sport. What real athlete can resist sucking down a beer or two (28 at the most) after a knock'em dead football game, soccer match, or basketball game? Let’s face the facts. Beer and sports go together like Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, like hamburger on a pizza, popcorn at the movies, or Frank Sinatra and the blues. Beer and athletes are a matched set. Why is it that it's always athletes that are singled out when it comes to downing quarts of beer? Blame it on television. Think about all those beer com­ mercials with which we’re inundated. Practically every one features some macho jock-type racing around playing anything from hockey to polo and then hitting the bars afterward to pound down a few Budweisers. These commercials lead the naive public into viewing athletes as nothing but lushes whose sole function in life is to knock a few softballs around a ballpark and then head to the nearest pub. It ail tends to give athletes an un­ deserved bad name. Actually, if the truth be known. I’ll bet many of these jock-types would prefer a cold glass'of milk — maybe even lemonade — after an ex­ ceptionally rugged polo match. A beer? Nah. Admittedly, some of those misleading commercials are funny but are pretty far fetched. Like the one where Rodney Dangerfield is brought in to pitch with his softball team up 15-0 and promptly gives up 15 runs to tie the game. The opposing team runs out of players except for this blonde and Bob Uecker, a former major league basebail player known for his inability to pldy the game. The manager chooses the blonde and she promptly drills what apparently looks like a game-winning homer. But is it? John Madden crashes though the fence into the outfield shouting, “I caught that ball. The game isn’t over yet." John Madden was funnier as a pro football coach. And then there’s the one where a fan catches a home run while in the stands and later, while in some bar with all his buddies, the fan is shown on the instant replay catching the ball. He takes his kudos like he’s Al Kaline. “For one brief moment Billy Ray Perkins played,left field in the major leagues," the announcer tells us. Have you ever tried catching a baseball barehanded? Don't. How about the commercial where we’re shown this bikini-clad blonde sitting in the midst of a raging snowstorm drinking a beer. We’re left to imagine (and with my imagination, that's not safe) the connection between the girl, the snow and beer? You want me to rate this one? The blonde gets an A plus with the rest of the commerical being nuked. What these commercials obviously lack is realism. Instead of trying to con us into believing it is these sleek athletes who pound down the beer, why don’t they show us some huge 350-pound geezer propped up in front of his TV with a 12-pack at arm's length? Now that's realism. Anybody who is as fed up as me with this push to discredit our athletes should do something about it. Write your congressman or at least picket the beer distributors. Meanwhile, I’m gonna have a beer. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. December 15, 1983. Page 10 Saxons take 4th in tourney CLASSES OFFERED by Western Michigan University In HASTINGS Winter 1984 JUNIOR AND SENIOR LEVEL CLASSES OFFERED BI0L/512/BC - Environment and Health Problems, 3 credits, Tuesday even­ ings starting January 17. PEGR/516/BD - Issues in Health Educa­ tion: Stress Management, 3 credits, March 2,3,23,24: April 6,7. LAST DAY TO RESISTER Dec. 23,1983 PICK UP REGISTRATION MATERIALS AT... Peiiock Hospital.. .Janet Rushford Hastings High School. . .Betty Heidt I4^U The Hastings wrestling team finished fourth in the 10-team East Grand Rapids wrestling tournament last Saturday. The Saxons finished with 113 points. Whitehall's 1774 points won the meet. They were followed by Grand Rapids Northview in second place with 166 points and Grand Rapids Catholic Central in third with 1244 tallies. Dave Kensington (198pound weight class) was Hastings’ only individual champion in the tournament winning three matches. Four Saxon wrestlers finished third in the tour­ nament in Brent Cook (126), Hutch Clason (126), Archie Leatherman (138) and Floyd Gates (145). Clason, Leatherman and Gates were credited with three wins each. Lyle Gross (167), Bill Madden (105) and Tim Schoessel (112) grabbed fourth places for Hasting. Hastings coach Dave Fui .ow was content with his team's more than respectough dual meet to Sturgis last Thursday, 37-27. Winning for Hastings were Cook, Clason, Leatherman, Gates, and Kensington. Cook, Gates, and Kensington won via pins. Hastings now has a 3-2 record this season. SKNSS ^.SNOW z r TIRE r i _______________________________ K______ al Hastings Bowling League Results THURS. TWISTERS Shamrock Bar, 34-22; Hastings Bowl, 314. 244; Burns Refrigeration. 314-244; J 4 M Service, 31-25; Superette, 274-284; Mini Champs, 27-29; Hastings Mutual Ins., 26-30; Big John's, 25-31; Frantz, 25-31; Hastings Automatic Heating. 214-344 High Games: C. Curtis, 162; B. Welch, 152; B. Thomason, 146; S. Prucha, 159; K. Mallison, 142; K. Thomas, 152; K. Honeysett, 161; L. Conley, 178 L. Fruin, 155; t' Thomason. 177; A. Weeks, 183; P. Wright, 146. High Series: D. Burns. 163-430; B. Bowman, 179-435; M. Snyder. 165-456: B. Boersma, 166-144; J. Hurless, 180-455; C. Hurless, 170-452; B. Newman, 193-474; J. Morgan, 173-505; L. Tilley, 189-518; M. Van Kuilenburg, 225-602; D. Coenan, 169-487; B. Hathaway, 202-491; B. Barnum. 159-447; N. Taylor, 194-490; G. Purdum. 205-512; C. Allen, 154-434. Splits Converted: T. Thomason, 1-5-7; G. Wilson, 1-5-10. SAT. JR. BOWLERS MAJORS Carlton Center Excavating. 25-11; Big John, 23-13; Knights of Columbus. 21-15; Hastings City Bank, 21-15; Hastings Flower Shop, 20-16; Burns Refrigeration, 19-17; Moose, 19-17; Middle Lakers, 14-22; Hodges, 10-26. High Games and Series: M. McLean, 205552* D. Hause, 104; R. Williams, 199; J. Salik, 160; R. Meade, 205-506; B. Wyatt, 157; V. Connors, 148-421; A. Crosby, 170-457; D. Menn el, 166-360; G. MacKenzie, 133; K. Smith, 115. SAT. JR. BOWLERS JUNIORS Fabulous Five, 27-9; Henry’s Remodeling, 23-13; Goodyear Brothers, 224-134; Middle Lakers, 17-19; Special Tee’s, 12-24. High Games and Series: R. Sears, 146; S. Teske, 187-453; V. Dezess, 149; L. Martz, 131; L. Nichols, 125; S. Lyttle, 149; M. Winick, 130. Splits Converted: J. Rosenberg, 5-9-10. THURSDAY ANGELS Style Salon, 34-18; Hastings Oxygen Supply, 32-20; Hastings City Bank, 31-21; Pennock Hospital, 24-28; Bob's Restaurant & Grill, 194-324; Cone Zone, 154-364. High Games and Series: C. Dawe, 169-167; L. Watson, 141; J. Morgan, 160-152; K. Winick, 174-174; R. Leinaar, 145; B. Hesterly, 155-152; E. Mesecar, 205. THURS. MORN. WOMEN Gillons, 34-18; The Buns, 33-19; Keeler Apts., 32-20; Lilley’s of the Alley, 28-24; Elm Pond Acres, 28-24; Gun Ridge Girls, 274244; Slow Pokes, 254-264; Country Kettle Cafe, 25-27; J & G Stock Farm, 21-31; Mode O’Day, 21-31; Top Notch, 19-33; Bosley’s Hustlers, 18-34. q High Gaines and Series: R. I'toepker, 185; L. Miller, 184; C. Cheney, 173; D. Keeler, 166;, B. Usborne, 146; N. Haight, 123; K. Baker, 144; M. Fowler, 181. Who knows how much snow we'll get this year? The point is, don't get caught without a shovel — good snows are 33; The Toads. 264-294; The Fruins. 26-34; Foul Friends. 254-344; Tails End. 25-35; Alley Cats, 24-36; White Lightning. 22-38; Gutter Dusters, 17-43. High Games and Series (Men): S. Wilkins. 173; O. Laubaugh, 180; J. DeZess, 182; M. Snyder. 213-217; J. Schaechterle, 200-208-585; S. Snyder. 205; R. Fruin, 192-503. High Games and Series (Women): L. Tilley. 192; M. Haywood, 174; M. Bloss, 157; A. Ward, 143; M. Snyder, 172; C. Wilcox, 192; G. Scobey. 159; J. Smith, 168; C. Gaskill, 154. Splits Converted: L. Tilley, 5-8-10; E. Kelly. 6-7-9-10. MONDAY MIXERS Art Meade Auto Sales, 37-19; Rodee’s. 354204; Muir Drugs, 334-224; Dennis Hubei Triple A, 33-23; Jeff's Casual Wear. 32-24; Gun Ridge Golf, 31-25; Michelob, 29-27; Medical Care Facility, 29-27; Carrousel Realty, 28-28; Dewey’s Auto Body, 27-29; Naturally Yours, 26-30; Cinder Drugs. 26-30; Valley Realty, 25-31; Muldoon’s, 24-32; Girrbach's, 23-33; Stalwart Buildings, 23-33; Hastings Flower Shop, 22-34; Hastings Bowl, 20-36. High Games and Series: K. Lenz, 172; N. Fechner, 172; W. Denslaw, 178-514; A. Swanson, 174; B. Jones, 171; D. Loftus, 174; F. Girrbach. 204-557; M. Eaton, 219-540; B. Floor Hockey - This Saturday, Dec. 17, the YMCA-Youth Council will be finishing its third season of floor hockey. Over 125 boys and girls participated in this year’s fiveweek program. On Saturday, all parents are invited to attend. All boys and girls will receive an award for participating in the program. 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The following time schedule will be followed: junior high boys, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m., west gym; second grade boys, 11 a.m. - 12 noon, east gym; third grade boys, 9 a.m. -10 a.m . east gym; fourth grade boys, 10 a.m. 11 a.m., east gym; fifth-sixth grade boys, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., west gym; second-third grade girls, 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m., east gym, fourth-fifth grade girls, 1:30 p.m. -2:30 p.m., east gym; sixth-eighth grade girls, 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., west gym. Youth Aerobics - Rock-N-Aerobics - RockN-Aerobics, a cardiovascular fitness dance class, is for those in grades 6-12. The program will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks starting January 10 136 E. State Street Hastings, Michigan 'Serving Hastings and Barry County Since 1924" Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association! “TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: • Statement Savings 1. 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LAKE ODESSA OFFICE Lcfored o’ 802 Four ’h A x«nuu loh e Odessa OPEN Monday Tuesday and Wednesday 9am to 4 30 p m Friday 9om to 5 3u p m Thursday and Saturday 9am to 12 noon ------------------------------ Inc. —--- -----------------------235 S.^Jefferson St. in Hastings Call . . . 945-9549 BARRY COUNTY'S LARGEST INDEPENDENT DEALER MAIN OFFICE AND DRIVE-IN Located at 136 E Stole St Hos’>ngs OPEN Mon thru Thu'S 9 to 4 3O p m Fridays9 00 to 6 00 p.m Phone 945-95S1 Phone 374-8849 SIGNS TIRE SERVICE WED. AFTERNOON Alflen & Assoc., 38; Hair Care Center, 33; Ted’s. 32; Gillons, 32; Champion Tax, 31; Varney's Stables, 31; Nashvile Locker, 304; Art Meade, 294; Vogt, 28; Whim-z, 15. High Games and Series: L. Elliston, 192497; P. Castleberry, 167; S. Pennington, 193487; P. Champion. 177; B. Vrogindewey. 198485; N. Powers. 172; M.L. Snyder. 191-511; S. VanDenburg. 221-594; D. Brewer, 147; J. San Inocencio, 159; F. Schneider, 160; B. Faul, 231-569. BOWLERETTES Farrell’s Heating, 37-19; Mathew’s Riverview. 36-20; D.J. Electric. 354-204; Hecker Agency, 34-32; Kent Oil, 324-234; Hastings Bowl. 324-234; Big George s. 3026; Coenen's Construction, 294-264; Reminder, 29-27; Pennock Hospital, 284274; Hair Port, 27-29; Realty World, 27-29; Hair Care Center, 26-30; Pioneer Motel, 254304 ; Hastings Fiberglass. 20-36; CO’s. 20-36; Medical Care Facility. 184-374; Etna’s Hair Designs, 154-404. High Games and Series: C. Heifner, 137; S. Drake. 180; N. Goggins. 176-469; L. Waldron. 137; M.E. Goggins, 192; T. Sample, 179; P. Arends, 201-533; J. Aspinall, 174-511; J. Elliston, 180; J. Wait. 202; M.L. Russell, 185535; J. Richardson, 201-549; S. Wilt, 201; S. Merrill, 211; M. Garber, 177; J. Hickey, 182; P. Castleberry. 186; J. Bassett, 196; B. Lumber. 159; M. Moore, 194-467; K. Marr, 157-467; P. Lundquist, 188. Splits Converted: T. Daniels, 6-7; S. Jackson, 7-3-10; J. Elliott. 5-10. H. Coenen had a triple score of 168. SUN. NIGHT MIXED Sandbaggers. 41-15; Hot Shots, 384-214; The Hooter Crew, 37-23; Pin Pals, 37-23; Big Four, 37-23; Escapee’s, 35-25; Hosers. 33-27; Buzzin’ Cuzzins, 29-31; Spare Parts, 274324; Reallv Rotten, 27-33; Roustabouts. 27HASTINGSMFG.CO. Dewey’s Auto, 2654; Machine Room. 234; Office. 2294; Hastings Flower Shop, 239; McDonald's, 211; Chrome Room, 2274; Viking, 2234; Leftovers, 170. High Games and Series: J. Laubaugh, 242594; J. Swanson. 213-584; W. Beck. 201-577; J. Bell, 205-550; N. Proctor. 206-547; D. Hamm, 543; R. Conley, 201-540; D. Solmes. 535; B. Johnson, 528; J. Whitney, 240-526; R. Dawe 522. Words for the Y’s astings S avings & Qoan LIGHT TRUCK Burkholder. 191; B. Whittake:, 180; P. Snyder, 178. Splits Converted: J. Daniel. 5-10; C. Allen. 4-10; M. Snowden, 5-10, 4-7-10. By Dave Storms and ending February 16 at Southeastern’s gym. The class will give each student work on endurance, flexibility and general fitness. Simple dance steps are put to the music of the Top 40. Grades 6-8 will meet from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., and grades 9-12 will meet from 4:45, p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Classes will be held twice a week. Mrs. Mel Hund will be the instructor. Cost for the program is $12. To register, send your check to: YMCA, 520 E. Francis, Hastings, MI. Pre-registration is required and class enrollment is limited. Tumbling - Every Friday, starting January 13 and continuing until February 17, the YMCA-Youth Council will be running a beginning, intermediate and an introduction to tumbling class at Northeastern’s gym. The program is open to those in kindergarten through third grade and preschool (four years old). The beginners class will be held from 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m., the intermediate from 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and the introduction to tumbling which is open just to preschool from 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. The cost for the program is $7.50. The instructor is Julie MacGregor. To register, send your check to the YMCA: 520 E. Francis. There is only a few openings in each class so register early. Snowball Dance - On Saturday, Dec. 17, the YMCA Alpha-Beta Tri-High Y Club will hold its annual Snowball Dance at the Hastings Country Club. The dance will begin at 8:30 p.m. and will end at 12:30 a.m. The cost is $5 per couple. The dance is open to those in Hastings High School in grades 9-12. Men's Valleyball League - All teams or players who are interested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Council winter volleyball league will have until Wednesday, Dec. 21 to sign up. The league plays every Wednesday from 7:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. at the Hastings High School gym. Team fees will be due at this meeting, with league play beginning the first Wednesday in January. Scoreboard — YMCA-YOUTH COUNCIL’S MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Game results for week of Dec. 5. WL A League Schoolhouse Inn 10 McDonald’s 1 0 Rodee’s 0 1 Razor's Edge 0 1 Hamilton’s Exc. 0 0 Cancelled due to band concert. B League Chick-N-Fin 1 0 Leary’s 1 0 Rodee’s 1 0 C4B Discount 1 0 Flexfab 0 1 Hastings Merchants 0 1 C's Place 0 1 Hastings Oxygen 0 1 Cotant's 0 0 Cancelled due to snow day and concert. C League Riverbend 1 0 Hastings Mutual 1 0 H. Sweepers 1 0 Non Runners 0 1 The Board 0 1 Hamlets 0 1 Riverbend 34 vs. Non Runners 29. Hamlets of Whiffle Tree 37 vs. Hastings Mutual 38, The Board 17 vs. Hastings Sweepers 22. Georgia 2 2 0 MSU 040 MSU 2 vs. Nebraska 7, Michigan 5 vs. Georgia 6. 5th-6th Grades Blackhawks 4 0 0 Islanders 2 11 Oilers 1 3 0 Redwings 0 3 1 Blackhawks 8 vs. Oilers 5, Islanders 11 vs. Red Wings 7. Next Week's Games: Nebraska vs. Michigan, MSU vs. Georgia, Blackhawks vs. Islanders, Oilers vs. Red Wings. FLOOR HOCKEY Game results for Dec. 10. WLT 3rd-4th Grades 4 0 0 2 2 0 Nebraska Michigan DDSs, DM Ds, DCs, DVMs, JDs, MDs Welcome Wagon offers discreef advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you’d like to discuss our unique program. Lamb Tourney on Jan. 7 . Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski has an­ nounced plans for the 22nd annual L.H. Lamb wrestling tournament on Jan 7. The tournament will in­ clude 10 teams: Battle Creek Centra], tiattle Creek Lakeview, Delton-Kellogg, Grand Ledge, Grand Rapids Union, Harper Creek, Ionia, Jension, Lakewood as well as Hastings. The tournament will begin at 10:30 with prelims with the finals scheduled for sometime in the early evening. The-e will be medals for first through third place finishers with the Randy Lydy Memorial B&K Women’s Pool League STANDINGS OF 12-7-83: MULDOONS.........................66 SHAMROCK......................... 62 GENE & JOS......................... 56 AVENUE PUB...................... 53 PHYL'S HOTEL.................... 52 PAT & MARV'S.................... 52 WELCOMES......................... 51 DICK’S HOTEL...................... 48 Ca//...948-8051 and have our representative create an advertising campaign for your individual business. COMBINATION DISCOUNTS when ad appears in more than one publication! BANNER ISLK Hastings REMINDER AD VISOR SHOPPER Maple Valley News Hastings Marshall Battle Creek Nashville/Vermontevllle �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 15, 1983 — Page 11 Board will “OK” retirement, hiring New districts have little effect in Barry by Robert J. Johnston The proposed reapportionment plan for the state legislature would have little effect on Barry County, two legislators said here Monday. Sen. Robert Welborn. R-Kalamazoo, and Rep. Robqft Bender, R-Middleville. said at Monday’s legislative breakfast that Barry County would be represented much as it is now, but the big differences in their districts would be the loss of Ionia County. Welborn would also lose Montcalm County. Both legislators would gain representation in Allegan County under the plan that has been approved by the Senate and is now­ being considered in the House The reapportionment plan has deadlocked the state legislature for two weeks, while Democrats and Republican argue over the plan and the efforts around the state to recall legislators because of the income tax in­ crease passed earlier this year. The Democrats reportedly will not go ahead with the reapportionment plan if the Republicans guarantee that they will not support efforts to recall Democratic legislators. The Democrats are pushing the plan because they say the current House and Senate districts vary too much in population. The new proposal, however, is also an effort to gain greater control of the Senate by the Democrats, political analysts say. Under the plan, the 23rd District for the Senate, which Welborn represents, would include all of Allegan County, all oi Barry County and portions of Van Buren. Kalamazoo and Eaton counties. The 88th District for the House, represented by Bender, would include all of Barry County except Maple Grove Township, and the western half of Allegan County. Bender now represents all of Barry County except Thornapple and Yankee Springs Townships and all of Ionia County. Welborn’s district now includes portions of Kalamazoo County, and all of Barry. Ionia and Mont­ calm counties. ‘‘(Reapportionmenti seems senseless to us and we’ve taken the position that it shouldn’t be done." Bender said at the monthly break­ fast sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce at McDonald's restaurant. Bender also said that even though more than 90 percent of the issues debated in the legislature are not partisan issues, this issue las divided the legislators on strictly par­ tisan lines. Winter tax collection gets “great response” With just over 16 percent of the moneys in, the city-treasurer is reporting a favorable response from the public to the city’s winter tax collection. "We’re getting a great response. People like it this way,’’ said Jane Barlow, Hastings city treasurer. She said that the city is for the first time collecting half of the Hastings Area School tax in the winter, in addition to the county tax, which has always been collected in the winter. Barlow said that under the new system, 43 percent of a property owner’s taxes come due between Dec. 1 and Feb. 14. Of the $1,360,084 levied in the winter tax, $219,289 has been collected so far, on an estimated 2,600 parcels of land. Of the $1,802,902 in summer, 1983 taxes due Aug. 10, Barlow said $172,376 is still out­ standing. Property owners who are late paying their summer taxes will have to pay an added three percent penalty, on top of the one percent collection fee already imposed. A total of 55.2014 mills is levied each year by the city, county, intermediate schools and the Hastings Area Schools. A mills is defined as $1 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. If a house worth $40,000, 55.2014 mills would equal about 81,100.03 in taxes per year. The winter school levy is 17.086, up 2.386 from last summer, due to the voters’ ap­ proval of the Oct. 24 millage increase. However, property owners will pay 15.893 mills when summer taxes are due in sum­ mer, 1984. The city levies 16.2 mills, the maximum allowed under the city charter without an increase being voted by the people. That entire amount is collected in the summer. Hastings Intermediate Schools levies 1.38 mills, split half and half between summer and winter. In the past, all 1.38 mills was collected in the summer. The county collects its 5.8354 mills in the winter. Another change that property owners should be aware of this winter, said Barlow, is that winter taxes will be due Feb. 14, as provided in the charter. In the past, the city allowed until Feb. 15 for that payment. Continued from Page 1_______ realities of the local political process seem to often emphasize negative attitudes. "These are seen through adversary relationships that appear to get established and a tendency...to deal in terms of *us’ versus ’tWm’;” he said. ‘‘I don’t feel that I need to or want to be specific at this time on that other than to say I guess I reached a personal political frustration point,** Gordon said. He said that as he finishes out this term, he will be watching to see what happens in the political process and whether there is any change in the attitudes in the political community toward more cooperation. He said tnat he is pleased to see that at present there seems to be a calm in at least some of the obvious adversary relationships that udated a year ago. . “If we’re really not going to see a change of attitude in the community...and people involved in the political process continue to thrive on negative energy, thrive on creating adversary relationships, continue to be more •ix • concerned about questions of turf," he continued, "then sadly enough my analysis of political attitudes in the community will be vindicated.” Gordon pointed to the county's failure to rejoin the Southcentral Michigan Planning Commission, which it belonged to from 1974 to Aug. 1981. Gordon served as chairman of the commission for a year. "The issues that have arisen over SMPC tend to be based on a fair amount of misin­ formation and misplaced emotions," he said. He said that the only vested interest he has in the SMPC is that it is an example of good government. Hesaid that he has spent a good ■hare of his volunteer political time working through the regional process here and throughout the state. "I believe that governments have got to sit down and work with each other," Gordon said. He said that during the remainder of his term he has no intention of falling into "any lame duck syndrome". "I’m still keeping the door open," he said. "We haven't actually been in session in the last two weeks." he said. Welborn said that at least six senators would have to run against each other under the proposed new districts. He said that Gov. James J. Blanchard could put a halt to the fight if he would tell legislators that he plans to veto the reapportionment proposal. Welborn also said that Blanchard has little influence over the legislators at this point. He quoted House Speaker Gary Owen as saying that Blanchard is dead politically and is strictly a one-term governor. Discussing the recall issue. Welborn said that there are some proposals to rewrite the recall laws, but none that have been in­ troduced as a bill. There is some discussion of doing away with the recall." he said. "I think that would be a drastic mistake " Welborn added, however, that one of the things that came to light in the recall elec­ tions of Sen. Philip Mastin and Sen David Serotkin was that the number of voters that recalled the senators was less than the number that put them into office. This may lead to proposals to require successful recall elections to have at least one more vote in favor of recall than 50 percent of ‘he number of voters who elected an official, he said. Welborn pointed out that any change in the recall laws would require a constitutional change and would have to be submitted to the voters. Bender said that the recall elections have stimulated voter interest in the political process aud this may increase participation in the next election. "The danger is that (recall) elicits an emotional gut feeling and that's not always positive." Bender said. Welborn added that recall elections do create havoc in state government, but that is the right of the people. Hastings Banner I Devoted to the Interests ot Barry County Since 1856 - Call today! Ask for... Elias Bros. Restaurant in Hastings was commended by Gov. James J. Blanchard, this week, for hiring a worker that had spent the summer employed in the Michigan Youth Corps. Presenting the commendation to restaurant manager Terryl Waller are Rep. Robert Bender, R-Middleville. and Sen. Robert Welborn. RKalamazoo. The commendation cites Elias Bros, for "investing in Michigan's future through the Job Opportunities Project.” Christmas Musical December 18th The Hastings City Council Monday night adopted the plan­ ning commission’s recommendation's for granting tax relief under P.A. 255. which provides for commercial redevelopment districts. Under the adopted procedures, qualifying ous in esses can receive up to five years of tax relief if the cost of improvements or restoration performed equals or exceeds 10 percent of the building’s standard equalized valuation. Under P.A. 255, a building that has been redeveloped can have its pre-restoration assessment frozen for up to 12 years. In the case of a new building, the owner can be taxed at half the normal S.E.V. for up to 12 years. "The criteria was arrived at after a lot of discussion in three meetings of the planning commission,” said David Jasperse, planning commission chairman am' mayor pro-tern. Jasperse said the planning commission followed all of the guidelines that the state act requires. "The only thing we’re 1 not doing that the state act allows is granting the commercial abatement for a period of 12 years," he said. "The planning commission spent some time on this thing, and though not everybody was happy in the end, we did come up with a recommendation...We have nine people on the commission, and certainly everybody is allowed what they’ want to say. and everybody has the opportunity to say it,” said Jasperse. In other council business, aidermen sent to the Finance Committee a proposed three-year contract with the city’s accounting firm, Deloit, Haskins and Sell of Grand Rapids. Under the contract’s terms, the firm would be paid $10,500 in the first year. $11,000 the second and $11,500 the third. Council also accepted the resignation of Franklin Cambell from the planning commission. Campbell will assume the post of first-ward aiderman in January. \ "Psalty’s Christmas Calamity", a Christmas musical, will be performed Sunday, Dec. 18, at 8 a.m., 11 a.m , and 7 p.m. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. The play will be performed by church children. Pastor James Hulett said he “Extends a hearty invitation to everyone to come join in this joyous performance." THIS CHRISTMAS MEMORABLE In Dr. Pryor's temporary ab­ sence, Dr. Hicks will be seeing patients at Dr. Pryor's office by appointment only. Next to the State Park Entrance on Briggs Rd. 1 mile south of A42 • Phone 795-7130 On Dec. 17th and 18th we will share our 1983 hunting success with our friends and customers. Approximately 100 packages of processed and frozen South Dakota BUFFALO STEAXS, BOASTS, 6 BURGER WILL BE GIVEN AWAY ABSOLLTELYFHEE! Just stop in during these 2 days and be lucky in one of our "in-store" drawings. No purchase required, but you must be present to win. FRIDAY NIGHT Fish Fry au. you can eat........ ’45 ,_Q. SATURDAY NIGHT Prime Rib \ ; ’7" “PAYDIRT” NEW YEAR'S EVE ? 15^%, Includes ... Champagne and Midnight Buffet. I BOB’S MM I TACKLE SHOP, INC. 2 mHee weet of Heatings on M-37 B M-43 — A VARIETY OF MUSIC — Friday and Saturday 9:30 to 1:30 and ROBES iJZS%OEE ■Ui j GOOD J---------------------------------------- '- -------- ------------------------------ S ENTIRE STOCK Bras, Pairties & Slips . ] I T J -f/ Phone 945-9554 <m7k SPECIAL... MONDAY THRU THURSDAY Hot Turkey Sandwich........ t SLEEPWEAR Entire.. STOCK I AVALON ttwt: BUFFALO MEAT! CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CLERKS Beth Forbes NOTICE DIAMONDS IN 14 KT. GOLD NO W. . thru Christmas— Only $TOO * Double your advertising exposure! When you pur­ chase a personal ad in The Reminder, you can hove it appear a second time by placing it in the Classified Section of the Hastings Banner for only $1 more. Any personal ad from The Reminder, up to 20 words, qual­ ifies for this NEW LOW RATE in the Hastings Banner. Elias Bros, commended Council adopts abatement plans Buy a Classified Ad by Norma Peterson The Hastings Board of Education will approve the retirement of Ruth Clardy from her fifth grade classroom at Northeastern School at Monday's meeting. The meeting will be held at the Junior High vocal music room at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 19. Clardy has taught in the Hastings school system for 19 years. Her retirement will become effective at the end of the first semester. The board will also approve the hiring of Donna Gutchess for the secretarial position in the administration office created by Dorothy Hoke’s retirement. Gutchess is a former employee of the Hastings City Bank. In other business, the board is expected to formally ask the city of Hastings to continue the tax collection arrangement for summer taxes. Currently, half of the school taxes are collected in the summer and the other half in the winter. “It greatly reduces the borrowing the school has to do for operational purposes," Superintendent Carl A. Schoessel said. The board will consider an anonymous gift of basketball uniforms for the high school. It will also formally approve the hiring of Dennis Palmer to a junior high vocal music position and the transfer of Jack Bender to a junior high and elementary computer literacy position. The board will discuss and set rates for activity admissions, based on recom­ mendations made by the Twin Valley Athletic Association. Dr. Earl Newman, director of educational services, will give a presentation on the Michigan educational assessment program which students in fourth, seventh and tenth grades take part in annually. Newman will explain how the state testing works and how and what the scores are used for. I Fli FREE Gin wrapping I OPEN Monday thru Friday 10 to 8 Sat. 10 to 5:30 and Son. 12 to 5 118 W. State, Hastings • DOWNTOWN • USE YOUR... • VISA • MASTER CARD • LAYAWAY 139 W. State, Hastings____________________________________________ | �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. December 15. 1983. Page 12 Lake Odessa News: The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 . Ruth Rugg, a teacher in the Lakewood Public Schools, has sold her home on Second Avenue to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Landon. They plan to move to their new home soon. Ruth will continue her teaching in the local schools and commute to and froi.. Grand Rapids where she now resides. Funeral services were held at the funeral home in Grand Ledge for Harold J. An­ derson, 81, of Grand Ledge, who passed away at a Lansing hospital on December 1, with interment in Woodland Cemetery. The Lake Odessa Masonic Lodge conducted the ser­ vices. He was a resident of the Woodland area for about 40 years and was a former owner of the general store at Woodbury. He also formerly owned and operated a barber shop in Lansing. The local community had a chance on December 15 to hear the seventh and eighth grade choir present a Christmas concert at the Lake Odessa Junior High School. The Sunday School of the Congregational Church presented their Christmas program during the morning service on December 18. Christmas Eve candlelight and communion services will be held at 7:30 p.m. on December 24 at the church. Pastor Randall CTeASSIFIED ADS AUTOMOTIVE FOR SALE: 1973 Chevy Impala 4-dr., 350 engine, runs. 945-4086. FOR SALE: 1976 Cadillac DeVille 4-dr. hardtop, good body and paint, good tires. 945-3967 or 945-3616. (tfn) AUCTIONS ANNUAL AUCTION: Yearend: two days. Starting at 9 a.m., Dec. 29. 150-200 trac­ tors, all industrial equip­ ment, combines, cars and trucks. Dec. 30, 1,000-1,500 farm machinery. Drawing for free farm tractor at Stamm Eqnipment, Wayland, Mich., located between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, Mich, on US. 131 at Wayland exit. (616) 792-6204. ' OPPORTUNITIES BUSINESS OPPORTUN­ ITY for retired or semi­ retired person to operate small apple orchard in lows Orchard or packing ex­ perience desired. Write Hawkeye Apples, Box 751, Musatine. Iowa, 52761. (1215) FOR SALE FIREWOOD: Seasoned hardwood. $35 per face cord delivered. Call 367-3982, Woodland. MUST SELL: One-year-old full set encyclopedias, 1850 new, will sell for 1375. MS4156. (tfn) FOR SALE: Atari 2600 with 14 game cartridges. 852-9818. TOR SALE: 1st, 2nd, 3rd cutting alfalfa hay. Lacey, 758-3564.______________ ____ FOR SALE: J78-14 mud and snow tires, whitewalls, new. Phone 945-2623. (12-22) MOVING - MUST SELL: Zenith 25’’ color TV console, $450; Lowrey electric organ with built-in chords, $500; K2 downhill skis with Ryker boots and Solomon bindings, men’s size 8, $150. 948-8264, after 6 p.m. (12-15) FOR SALE: Snow blowers Simplicity, Snapper, Yard man, 2V« hp. to 10 hp. Prices start at $239.95. Bender's Sales, 795-9441, Middleville. (12-29) WOOD STOVES: Ashley', Timberline, Rohn, Wood­ chuck. Timber Traill. Ill W. State St., Hastings. Phone 948-2848. (12-20) SERVICES FOR SALE: 1982 Honda allterrain cycle, HOcc, good condition, low hours, asking $665. CaU 945-3942. AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton. Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) HONEY AVAILABLE: Strained or comb. Any size from pint to gallon - all raw. Call 367-4140. (tfn) PIANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service. Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) BAD TREE SERVICE: Tree removal, trimming, topping, clean up. Low rates. Fully insured. Phone collect 891*8374, Caledonia. (1-26) LOST LOST DOG: Yellow lab, male. Reward! Barlow and Cobb Lake area. Please call 795-3709. Middleville. (12-15) WANTED WANTED: Old wooden or brass cash registers, old music boxes, old coin operated machines, working or not. Call collect, 963-2882. (12-14) VITO CLARINET, perfect, five years old, $175; 3-piece drum set. Blue Sparkle, complete, excellent con­ dition, $150. Best offers taken. 616-964-2078, Battle Creek. HARDWOOD: $60 full cord. Long Lake. Phone 758-3472. PETS FOR SALE: AKC doberman pups, red and rust. 945-5916. WHILE SUPPLIES LAST: We have adorable, boxer mix puppies ready for im­ mediate adoption Just in time for Christmas. Only $5 each. 948-9186. FOR SALE: AKC German shepherd pups. Ready for delivery Dec. 20. Asking $95. Call 945-3842. FOUND FOUND: Downtown Hastings area, tri-color, small, female beagle. 9455102. MOBHf HOMES MOBILE, modular, artu double wide home sites, approx, one-third acre, located between Hastings And Middleville on M-37. Terms available. 891-8457, Caledonia or 698-7490. Dutton. Pine Haven Estates (tfn) MOBILE HOME FOR SALE: 14’x70’ 1978 Cen­ turion. Priced to sell! Nash­ ville, 852-9391, mornings and evenings. During day, 9482470 or 37*8651. (tfn) FOR RENT FOR RENT: Gun Lake area, two bedroom units, fur­ nished. $150 a month, electricity included. 672-5204 or 672-5526, Martin. EFFICIENCY APT. FOR RENT: Furnished, all utilities paid. Call Cenvest Properties, 945-3427, ask for Linda. HELP WANTED RN or LPN NEEDED for supervisory position in a geriatric setting. Must be flexible and available to work weekends as needed. Paid orientation program. If interested, call Director of Nursing at 61*527-0060 for an interview. (12-29)__________ WATKINS PRODUCTS: Taking applications for new dealers. Call Shirley Norris, distributor, 616-671-5535. (tfn) RN-LPN to complete in­ surance exams mobile basis. Send resume: P.O. Box 35404, Detroit, MI 48235. NOTICES Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9629. (tfn) RTAl ESTATE FARM EQUIPMENT FARM TRACTOR, combio? and equipment parts - new and used. Rebuilt heads, blocks, generators, starters, clutches, pressure plates, TAs, overhaul kits and complete motors. We ship UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ ment Company, U.S. 131 at Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or 877-4666; also on M-50 half mile west of Lake Odessa, Mich., phone 374-8801. CARDS OF THANKS The family of Robert J. Tolan, Sr. wish to thank friends, neighbors and relative® for their prayers, the beautiful flowers, cards, contributions,.food and the many acts of kindness shown us during our time of sorrow. We especially thank the Reverends Choraski and Staser for their comforting words, the ladies of the Parmalee and Middleville churches who served lunch, the bearers, and the Beeler Funeral Home for their kind and helpful service for our comfort. Dorothy A. Tolan Robert A Mary Tolan Ray A Betty Tolan grandchildren A great-grandchildren The family of Buel Wise wishes to express their sincere thanks for all the acts of love shown us at the time of our loss. A special thank you to Pennock Hospital, Dr. Myers, Lake Odessa Ambulance, Rev. Jerry Brennaman, and Gary Koops. With deep appreciation, Dorothy Wise Mr. A Mrs. John Wise and children Mr. A Mrs. Coridon Wise and children Josephine Laycock J-21B 49 ACRES A CABIN: Near the famous Sharon Area. Deer and bear abound in thick woods. Could be hunter’s paradise or honeymooner's delight. Only $22,500 with terms. Sharon Realty of Kalkaska, P.O. Box 714, Kalkaska, MI 49646. (616) 25*9343; evenings, 8794409. LASH H1H I AM) 1 DNlHALlS \ HI Al I 'J All I IIAN\ Hastings Christian School plans Christmas musical The Hastings Christian School is presenting the Christmas Musical - -365 Days of Christmas" The student body will be singing and have recitation based on the musical to be shown on Monday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church on E. Woodlawn Ave., in Hastings. The public is invited and a Free will of­ fering will be taken. Refreshments will follow the program. Hastings Library hours extended Happy 18th Birthday I :::: STACI ALLEN I Love... Mom, Larry Jr. and David || ' ■MH MBHul BARTLETT Patrons of the Hastings Public Library — which specifically serves residents of the City of Hastings and of Hastings and Rutland townships — are reminded of the extended library hours that went into effect on October 24. The library is now open Monday through Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 ,a.m. to 1 p.m. The library governing board will recon­ sider the value and use of these longer hours on its January 11 meeting. Patrons may make suggestions about library hours on a form available at the charging desk. The library will close for Christmas and New Year vacation days on Saturday through Tuesday, Dec. 24-27 and December 31 - January 3. Auctioneering Service RESIDENCE • FARM LIQUIDATION - FREE APPRAISALS - % ▼ / Barry County Community Volunteers 698-7370... dutton Barry County Social Services Steam & Pipefitter Journeyman Steam and Pipefitter needed by an industrial firm. Ap­ plicants must be previously qual­ ified, salary commensurate with UAW1 contract. Complete fringe package with advancement op­ portunities. Send resume or apply: Personnel Department HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GREG! Happy 23rd Love, Diane, Terry A Kim Kohls will be on vacation between Christmas and New Year's Day tospend sonic time with his parents at Green Bay. Wis. The Lakewood Community Services' Christmas basket project has started and baskets were packed at the Fellowship Hall of the Central United Methodist Church. Hastings Manufacturing Company Hastings, Michigan 49058 An Equal Opportunity Employer • VOLUNTEER PROGRAM • EDITOR'S NOTE: This column will be published on a regular bails as the need arises in Barry County. Any community agency seeking volunteer* may make use of this space. Information shoulc be mode known to Narine Jacobs 948-3254 or Oon Rewa 948-3259 at Social Services. MATERIAL DONATIONS With only a few days loft before Christmas bas­ kets are distributed throughout Barry County, additional canned goods are needed along with wrapping paper and ribbons. Response to this year's drive has been outstand­ ing largely through the efforts of Hastings' fine service clubs and wonderful citizen response. tf you con spare a few canned goods, they would be appreciated to round out the baskets. MERRY CHRISTMAS I Donations can be given to Deport­ ment of Social Services, 555 W. Woodlawn by Tuesday of next week. Delivery of the baskets this year will be done by the Lake Odessa Lions Club on December 17. Churches, schools, organizations, as well as individuals, cooperate by furnishing donations of items for the project. Great-grandmothers Martha McLeod and Edith Ketchum of Lake Odessa received announcements of the birth of a baby boy, James Paul, born to Barry and Julie McLeod of Richmond, Va. on November 30. Grand­ parents are Max McLeod of Grand Ledge, Richard and Jean Walter of Bayside, N.Y., and Joyce McLeod of Grand Ledge. Florence Hunt informs us that the damage to the Marshall Meyers house on Davenport Rd. in rural Woodland was extensive, and the family is unable to occupy any of the house. She is the mother of Mrs. Meyers (Madeline) who is employed at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. David and Luanne (Emmons) Fanning of Madison, Ind. have announced the birth of a daughter, Kimberly Anne, on November 18. Lowell and Anna Emmons of Lake Odessa and Kenneth and Laverne Fanning of Beecher, Ill. are grandparents and Maude Emmons of Lake Odessa and Augusta Chapman of Lansing are greatgrandparents. Area Births IT S A GIRL David and Lynne Shellenbarger, Clarksville, Dec. 8,7:33 p.m., 8 lb. 7 oz. Greg and Julie Pease, Delton, Dec. 9, 2:56 a.m., 8 lb. 1 oz. William and Catherine Schmidt, Delton, Dec. 12, 9:14 a.m., 8 lbs. 11 oz. Charles and Bonnie David, Hastings, Dec. 13, 3:15 a.m., 6 lb. 13^ oz. ITS A BOY James and Joan LaFaut, Hastings, Dec. 8, 4:26 p.m., 7 lbs. 13fe-az. Leslie and Louanne Sweeney, Freeport, Dec 8, 5:14 a.m., 7 lb. 11 oz. Lee and Lesa Foreman, Hastings, Dec. 8, Lee Adrian II, 7:30 a.m., 6 lb. 64 oz. Ronald and Patricia Komondy, Mid­ dleville, Dec. 9,3:47 a.m., 7 K>. 12oz. Marty and Brenda Carter, Lake Odessa, Dec. 10, 9:57 aun., 10 lb. 1 oz. Michael and Claudene Hill, Nashville, Dec. 12, 8:20 a.m., 10 lb. Mi oz. Steven and Tammy Alterding, Freeport, Dec. 13, 5:52 a.m., 8 lbs. 14 oz. Marriages David Wood Jr., 19, Hastings and Deborah Swift, 19, Woodland. Paul Stratton, Jr., 19, Hastings, and Michaeleen Neal, 17, Hastings. Robert Robinson, 21, Lake Odessa and Sandra Jordan, 21, Lake Odessa. Bryan Worth, 20, Hastings and Darice Cheney, 16, Hastings. Timothy Weingartz, 27, Hastings and Linda Ellsworth, 23, Hastings. George Miller, 71, Hastings and Inez Fountain, 69, Hastings. Barry M. Wood, 41, Delton and Betty J. Wright. 42. Delton. Gary L. Haddix, 44, Hastings and Carol Hase, 38, Hastings. Tony Merril Dunkelbcrger, 18, Nashville and Michelle Frith, 19, Nashville. Jimmy Verus, 19, Cutlerville and Denise DeBries, 19, Middleville. Howard C. Youmans, Jr., 30, Augusta and Sandra Sincler, 39, Plainwell. SERVICE DIRECTORY TRAVEL LAUNDBY 8 DRY CLEANING FRAMING * Coin Operated Machines Laundry • Pressing * Cleaning Service j-^ft’SrTKTTrT ( Ui )z MNOOSMT PU1A-.PN0NIM9-S240 133 West State Street, Hastings (from Grand RopiJs 459-2771) • Air Lines • Tours • Cruise • Car Rental Amtrak Tickets Free Delivery AH Credit Cards Accepted WE WILL OBTAIN LOWEST FARES FOR YOU I PLANTS t cUastuigs 402 North Michigan Avenue CUSTOM FRAMING BARRY CLEANERS "Quality Dry Cleaning for over 30 years" 3211 Mckigm. Hnhags noaeM54H5 OKA 7-534 Moe.-FriJSiL S1:M FREE SERVICES I I I SKI RENTAL Stop hospital-funerals-weddings (free delivery in city limits) plants and floral arrangements wicker baskets silk and dried arrangements floral hair clips full wire service x Joe & Kim Schroeder 607 S. Michigan, Hastings • 945-4720 CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RENTAL Weekend ... *X5e00 Friday 3 p.m. to Monday noon Paid in advance reservations needed. Weekdays ... *6.00 per day BALLOONS (616)945-3484 Hastings, Ml. 49058 Sky High HOTAIR BALLOONS SWEEPERS BALLOON RIDE GIFT CERTIFICATES HASTINGS SWEEPER SHOP 127 S. Jefferson Street Hostings, Michigan 49058 Caledonia, Michigan Phone 948-8103 1-891-1518 RETAIL • COMPLETE REPAIR • ALL MAKES HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING ADVERTISING Hastings Banner • • • • Mat Cutting Glass Cutting Stretching Mounting PHONE 945-5274 I Corner of Jefferson and State Street DOWNTOWN HASTINGS � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-12-22.pdf 6b6a4042ef6cccf240649b515a961f76 PDF Text Text December 22,1983 'NlEflWS ...wrap Man hangs self in Barry jail cell A 32-year-old father of three hanged himself in a holding cell at the Barry County Jail late Tuesday night, just hours after his arrest for drunk driving. Daniel Lee Storm, 7960 Bird Rd., was discovered hanged at 11:30 p. m. He was pronounced dead in Pennock Hospital's emergency room at 12:02 a.m. by Dr. John Frederick. Det. Sgt. Kenneth DeMott said Storm was arrested at about 8 p.m. on M-43, near Quimby Rd., by Prairieville Chief of Police Scott Veen, for driving under the influence of liquor, and driving on a suspended license. DeMott said that Veen was en route to the sheriff department for drunk driving patrol meeting, when he made the arrest DeMott said that Storm used his shirt and the bars in the “holding tank" to hang himself. He added that Storm had been in the tank less than an hour when the suicide occurred, and that a guard had passed by the cell shortly after 11 p.m., and saw Storm walking around. Three-car crash injures four locals Four Hastings residents suffered minor injuries Tuesday night following a three-cr.r crash on W. State St., near the fairgrounds. Hastings City Police said Marsha Dunnigan, 23, Wasabinang St., was westbound on State St. shortly after 8 p.m. when her car ran out of gas. They say the driver attempted a U-turn, possibly with the intent to coast to a nearby gas station. The vehicle crossed both eastbound lanes when it stopped, and Dunnigan exited the vehicle with her lights off, say police. Moments later, a car driven by Michael Zambole, Jr., 33, Irving Rd., plowed into the Dunnigan vehicle broadside. Thirty seconds later, a third car, eastbound, driven by Bernard Wilson. 34. S. Hanover, swerved to miss the Dunnigan vehicle, then slammed into Zambole’s car. Dunnigan and her two passengers. Rebecca Miller. 23. Wasabinang. and Derek Hand. 20. McKeown Rd., and 'Zsmbole were taken to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released. Police say the accident is under in­ vestigation. Man bound over for traffic death A 89-year-old Hastings man was bound over to Barry County Circuit Court Monday on a charge of negligent homocide, in connection with the Oct. 17 traffic death Of a Portage man. Loy Smith, 6309 E. Center Rd., is accused of operating his vehicle in a “careless, reckless or negligent manner", and causing the death of 24year-old William M. Reynolds. According to Barry County Sheriff Dept, reports, Reynolds was travelling south on M-66 when he was struck in the left driver's door by Smith, who was reportedly turning left onto Thornapple Lake Rd. Reynolds was pronounced dead en route to Pennock Hospital. Smith and his wife, Marguerite, a passenger in the automobile, were uninjured. Zoning variance meeting Dec. 28 The Hastings Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will meet on Dec. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hastings City Hall. The meeting is to consider the ap­ plication of Norman Lafler for a use variance for retailing at 121 N. Washington St Property is in A-0 Zone. The proposed retailing does not conform to Section 3 J01 of the Zoning Ordinance. The board will also consider a variance to erect a single faced sign - 6 feet-by-20 feet, 4 feet above the roof. The sign variance does not conform to Section 3 JI of the zoning ordinance. Minutes of the meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk. Tax deadline now Feb. 14 Hastings officials say that winter, 1983 taxes will be due Feb. 14,1984, one day earlier that they have been due in the past. Sharon Vickery, city clerk, said that the due date is set as Feb. 14 the city charter, but tha'. fact was only recently uncovered by Hastings City Assessor Michael Payne, after a careful review of the tax rules. Vickery also said that city hall will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, but will remain open all day Friday, Dec. 30, for people who wish to pay their property taxes in the 1983 calendar year. Christmas greetings, features County planners discount deleted honey house info Pages 2,6,7 413 Page! County lends hand Response overwhelming to those in need Overwhelming and tremendous are words that are being expressed these days by spokespersons from the volunteer services division of the Barry County Department of Social Services when they talk of the com­ munity response to fill Christmas baskets for the area’s needy. ‘The response has been tremendous. It has just been super," said Norine Jacobs, assistant to Don Rewa, the agency's volunteer services supervisor. The response of donations and con­ tributions from organizations, businesses, individuals, churches, service clubs, and schools couldn't be more timely. Last year, 500 Christmas baskets were filled for the needy and this year requests for assistance have exceeded that number, according to Rewa. A tabulation has not been made yet of the total number of Christmas baskets that will be distributed this year, but more than 500 families will be helped, he said. "What's really interesting to me is how much everyone wants to help," said Mrs. Jacobs. “I don’t think anyone has said no." Through the help of volunteers throughout the county, all the Christmas baskets will be delivered before Christmas Eve. Volunteers, including most churches and many individuals, in various sections of the Santa comes to town The Hostings Jaycees recently threw a party for nine area youngsters in the basement of the Village Squire clothing store. The highlight of the party was the timely arrival of Santa Claus. Here Santa discusses Christmas gifts with Tanya Leonard (left) and Cherokee Cole. The party was part of the jaycees community care and share project. The jaycees provided cookies and punch and helped Santa Claus hand out special gifts. The money for the party was raised during the jaycees haunted house project. — School music positions to be filled soon by Norma Peterson Hastings school administrators hope to fill two instrumental music teaching positions sometime next week. Both of the positions result from the expansion of school programs approved following this fall’s millage increase. One of the positions was provided for in the millage package and the other was opened as a result of band director Jack Bender’s transfer to the computer literacy position, also created by the millage increase. Dr. Earl Newman, director of educational services, said that 30 applications have been accepted for the two psoitions. Eight of the applicants have been interviewed. Newman did not disclose the names of any of the candidates. Both of the positions must be filled by Jan. 20, the beginning of the second semester. The Hastings Board of Ecucation accepted the resignation of James Sutherland from the vocational education program, at nday night's meeting at the junior high school vocal music room. Sutherland has accepted employment outside the field of education, Carl A. Schoessel, superintendent, said. His resignation will become effective on Jan. 20. Dr. Newman said that there is one person on layoff recall status who might be able to fill Sutherland’s position, but that person is employed elsewhere. The board adopted activity admissions prices for the winter sports seaso for high school contests in basketball, wrestling and volleyball. There will be a $1 admission fee if tickets .<i •• ,'urchased in advance and $2 if purcbas'i at the gate. These prices are effective for home contests only. The board also agreed to sell student and family season passes on a trial basis. Student passes will be available for $10 each and may be used at all home contests, with the ex­ ception of tournaments. Family passes may be purchased for $50 and cover admission fees for all members of the immediate family, also for home contests only, ex­ cluding tournament games. Schoessel said that the prices were based on recommendations made by the Twin Valley Athletic Association and are being adopted strictly on a trial basis. "We just don't know what effect the passes will have on gate receipts." Schoessel said. The board requested that the city of Hastings colect one-half of the 1984-85 winter property taxes in the summer of 1984. This is the same arrangement that the schools had with the city last year. The summer tax collection allows the schools to save interest costs o . money that would have to be borrowed for operational expenses. Schoessel said. The board accepted the resignation of Ruth Continued to page 4 Agreement reached over T-K contract The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education and the Kent County Education Association have reached a "table agreement" on a new labor contract. Superintendent Gerald Page said Monday. Page said he could not disclose details of the contract at this time, but he did say the settlement followed some of the guidelines set forth in a report issued by a stateappointed fact-finder last month. Both the teachers' union and the school board still have to ratify the proposed con­ tract. The board's next meeting is Jan. 9. The Hastings county have taken on the responsibility of filling baskets and distributing them in their areas too Efforts have been made by social services and Love Inc. to serve as a clearinghouse for requests to avoid duplications in distributing the baskets and to verify needs. "The churches and the community have done an outstanding job," said Gloria Kelley who works with Love, Inc. Just in Hastings alone, churches have helped filled more than 80 baskets. Even small churches have responded to help make Christmas brighter for others. Some churches have offered to take care of families in their own congregations plus others. A group known as the Delton Friends, comprised of several churches and volun­ teers, have taken it upon themselves to fill 115 Christmas baskets with food and gifts. Camp Fire members have offered to fill some baskets and are furnishing turkeys to go with them. The Hastings AAUW has of­ fered to sponsor a family and the list of donors goes on and on. Many other clubs, organizations, down­ town merchants and other businesses have contributed to the success of the effort to fill Christmas baskets for those who need them. The newly formed Exchange Club in Hastings sponsored a drive for toys and ■■■■■!■ II Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings, Michigan Vol 128, No. 50 4 received an excellent i. from the community. The Rotary Club also has helped with toys. The Hastings Moose is sponsoring baskets to about 75 families. Kiwanis, Jaycees and and the Elks Lodges have also contributed to brighten the season for others. Individuals have given canned goods and checks to social services to be used for needs that exist. Another boost to fill Christmas baskets came from Felpausch Food Center and Eberhard who both have donated food to the agency. All year long, a group of elderly ladies have been knitting items for the needy and these are being wrapped as gifts to put in the Christmas baskets. Through the Barry County Sheriff’s Department, inmates in the jail have refinished eight sleds that had been donated by people in the community. The refurbished sleds will be given to children in the area Besides al) the donations, Rewa said ap­ preciation should really be given to all the volunteer work that is being done...to those who deliver baskets and help assemble them and wrap toys. The volunteer services division at DSS has ongoing programs to get a head start for Christmas and needs at other times of the year. Price 20c Thursday, December 22,1983 Appeals board to decide Jan. 10 Planners discount deleted honey house info by Ken Reibel Information which was not forwarded to the County Planning Commission regarding the building of a honey processing building, would not have had an effect on its vote, said Winifred Keller, director of the Barry County office of Planning, Zoning and Building. Keller said the packet of information, including letters from the State Dept, of Agriculture, was "inadvertantly" not for­ warded to the Planning Commission for its Nov. 28 meeting, even though it was passed out to Appeals Board members at their Nov. 15 meeting. Both groups met at the request of Gary Veale, Fifth Ave., Lake Odessa, a beekeeper who. ^quested permission from the county to construct a pole building on 1*4 acres agriculturally-zoned land off Martin Rd., in Woodland Township, to process and bottle honey. Veale ownes 50 beehives, which he keeps on three separate farms in the area. Keller issued Veale the permit in October, but later revoked it, explaining that processing and bottling honey is consiaered commercial, and not suited for the agriculturally-zoned land. Veale took the matter to the Zoning Board of Appeals, which tabled a decision Nov. 15 until it could get a definition of farming from the Planning Commission. The deleted information included a letter from a chief official of the State Dept, of Agriculture, Donald J. Schaner, which stated that the keeping of bees, and the collection and processing of honey is "an agricultural venture.” Schaner likened honey precessing to the processing of maple syrup, o: milk, and stated "AH agricultural operatioi s in and of themselves are commercial ventures unless all that is produced is used on farm. If you sell your honey wholesale or retail, it would be considered a commercial agricultural operation. Other material included a letter, signed by residents of three homes bordering Veale’s property, stating they have no objections to Veale’s building. Veale said he asked Keller personally on Nov. 27 to forward the information to the Planning Commission. Keller denies that Veale ever made such a request, adding that such a request was unnecessary, that the information should have been forwarded as a matter of policy — "He (Veale) didn't ask me. It was just a matter of giving what the appeals board had." Keller said the information was left out because a member of her staff had beer absent, and she was too busy and the in­ formation was overlooked. Keller said she phoned members of the Planning Commission after they reviewed the deleted information, and asked them if the new information would have affected their vote. "It hasn't changed anyone's views” said Keller. Planners voted 5 to 1 in denying Veale his permit, ruling that honey processing and bottling is a commercial operation, not suited for agricultural land. When asked if it was proper for com­ missioners to conduct business over the phone, Keller replied "I can't speak for them...they made their decision." Veale has one more chance to construct his processing building, when he appears back before the Zoning Board of Appeal Jan. 10, to ask for a zoning variance. Ronald Coates, chairman of the Barry County Board of Appeals, said that the actual land use takes precedence over the way the land is zoned. “That land is zoned agricultural, but the man who owned that property saw fit to plot off building lots rather than to continue to farm," said Coates. “The land has changed in its use. It is no longer agricultural land, andwe can't look at it that way. "It's unfortunate that (Veale) has picked up that piece of property, if honey processing is his sole intention, because of what it is zoned as,’* said Coates. �The Hostings Bonner—Thursday. December 22, 1983. Poge2 Happ>? Holidays Gifts of joy and laughter during the Ihirr n hupp, Chri.imu, iu ,ht. pir-rnre of runiih friend,.. If, |,„.n « pleasure serving you. Holiday Season. JK Service LOYALS SAFETY SERVICE RIDING. LAWN MOWER » CHAIN SAW REPAIR 4/15 Heath Rd., Hastings • 948-2230 •Best Wishes 9155 Cedar Creek 623-2832 Bfje Ojmtmag ^>torp And it came to pass in those <fys, that there went out a decree from ^aesar Augustus, that ad the world should he taxed. (And this taxinq wasfrrst made when Cyrenius was governor ofSyria.) And all went to be taxed every one into his own city. AndJoseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is aided Bethlehem; (because he was ofthe house and lineage of David I To ’ be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it ■■ <; the Christmas season be yours. Greetings from... Neil’s PRINTING AND COPY SERVICE 123 W. State street Phone 945-9105 122 WEST MILL STREET, HASTINGS Phone945-5102 BECKY HAAS, OWNER thae'the accomplished that she • should be delivered. And she broughi forth herfirstborn son, andwrapped him m swaddling clothes, and (aid him in a manger; because there was Hastings 629 S. Michigan, Hastings 1 ™ roomer them in the inn. And there were in the same country shep­ herds abiding in the field, keeping watch over theirflock by night And, There • no better time to say u Thank you” for your past patronage! to, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto Ben Franklin 02 W. State St. Hastings ‘ ^^9°^ hidings ofgreat joy, which shall be to all people. For untoyou is born this day in the city of David a JOYOUS HOLIDAY 1 ? U Christ the Lord. And this shall beasign unto you; Ye sWjiruftftE babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And 9 suddenly thae was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host prais­ ing God and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste' andfound Mary, andJoseph, and the babe tying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all thiy that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned glo­ rifying and praising Godfor all the things that they had heard and'seen as it W's told unto tftem. Lufe 2:1-20 health, wealth and happiness for all timel SIGN’S Tire Service m the hearts of men. Color Center 221 West Mill, Hastings 235 S. Jefferson Hastings NIGHT ’REETIRGS We hope the holidays bring you peace and happiness* Best wishes from: BARRY CLEANERS 321 South Michigan • *45-4268 Our thoughts turn gratefully to those whose courtesy, good will and loyalty have helped make our progress possible. And in this spirit we extend to you our season's greetings and best May the season bring you and yours every happiness. wishes for the new year! J-Ad Graphics all! of... The Hastings Reminder. The Hastings Banner. Maple Valley News. Marshall Ad- Visor and Battle Creek Shopper. HAIR STYLES by PAT 1215 N. Broodway, Hostings*948-8306 Cappon Oil Co. I6C1 Soutn Hanover...Hastings �The Hastings Bonner— Thursday. December 22. 1983, Page 3 Food donated Delton approves energy audit The Delton-Kellogg Board of Education has agreed to hire an architectuaiengineering firm to conduct an energy audit as the first step of an energy conservation program that has the potential of saving the district $1.4 million over the next 15-years. Daverman Associates of Grand Rapids has been hired to conduct the energy audit at cost not to exceed $9,600. The firm will be reviewing the school district's buildings to assess ways to make each building more efficient and to consider heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and temperature control system modifications and enhancements. Daverman will provide a computerized model which will simulate the district's energy consumption and suggest efficient options for energy reduction. The firm will present its recommentations to the board next month. A state bill, approved last year, allows school dictricts to borrow money to make energy conservation improvements and pay for them irom the savings resulting from lowered energy consumption. Dr. John Sanders, Delton Schools Superintendent, said the board, at its Dec. 12 meeting, reviewed a Consumers Power Co. projection of future energy costs. He said the company estimates the cost of energy to increase to between 13 and 15 percent over the next several years. "Daverman is anticipating that they can improve our energy savings between 20-22- percent. Couple that with the increased cost of Consumers, and we feel that this (energy conservation program) is a payback within 10-years," said Sanders. The cost savings to the board should range between $200-250,000 in 10-years "besides having all the capital improvements," he said, adding that the energy audit will result in more specific information. Sanders said he expects the energy audit and the board's analysis of it to be completed by the end of January. In other business, the board: —Accepted a bid for dental insurance from Blue Cross-Blue Shield for the ap­ proximately 18 custodial-maintainance employees and eight other specific in­ dividuals not in that bargaining group. The insurance bid, effective Jan. 16, was for $6.97 for one-person; $10.87 for two; $18.01 for the family plan; and $2.33 per family con­ tinuance (dependents between 19-25). The board and employees covered in the plan will split the cost of dental coverage on a 50-50 basis. —Accepted the resignation of High School Varsity Football Coach Fred Pessell, as reported in last week’s Banner. Pessell, who served 12-years as coach, teaches in the high school. Sanders said, "Fred has been a very valued member of our professional staff and we hope he continues to stay as a teacher here. We really value his contribution to our school." —Authorized changing the school payroll These seven were among the 275 employees of Flexfob who donated food items to help the less fortunate of the community this Christmas. Shown here are (on left, front to back) Larry Plaunt, Steve Foss, and Pete Service, (on right, front to bock) Cherie Ypmo, John Cooney, Neal Troyer, ond Marty Maywood. During the two-week drive, Flexfab workers were able to accumulate an estimated $500 worth of groceries, allowing them to fill 16 Christmas baskets and donate the remainder to the Dept, of Social Services' food pantry. The Dept, of Social Services will be distributing the baskets on behalf of the company. from Michigan National Bank to First of America as of January —Set the holiday hours for the schools' central office which will be 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 22. 27, 28. and 29; and from 9-11 a.m. on Dec. 30. —Commended the high school wrestling team for its win at the Harper Creek In­ vitational; the music department for an excellent winter conference; and Al Beebe and Gordon Christiansen and participating students for the excellent mock convention. —Held an executive session to discuss negotiations with cafteria employees which were to begin last week. Court News---------- BARTLETT Woman jailed for arson A Monroe woman received six months in the Barry County Jail, and five years probation for the October. 1982 arson of a Nashville home. Mary Marchese, 45. 2303 Nadeau Rd.. Monroe, must also pay $2,000 in court costs. She was ?onvicted on a charge of "arson of a dwelling house" during a jury trial Nov. 14 and 15. Circuit Court Judge Huson E. Deming told Marchese that if the court costs were paid during her confinement, she may be released after 60 days. Judge Deming also ordered the woman to participate in alcohol abuse and mental health counseling. Marchese is one of five individuals arrested in March. 1983, for the arson of a one-story, wood-frame home located at 904 Edna St., Nashville. The arrests were the culmination of a five-month long investigation by Cpl. Gerald Luedecking of the Barry County Sheriff Dept. Charges against three of the five arrested were dropped after key witnesses failed to appear at a preliminary hearing last spring. One of the five, Susan Marie Norris, faces a Feb. 27 trial on a charge of "accessory after the fact to a felony." Prosecutors maintain Norris knowingly aided and abeted the person or persons responsible for the arson. In other court proceedings: Thomas M. Endsley. 21, 414 W. Mill St., was sentenced to one year in the Barry County Jail, and five years probation for joyriding, and the May, 1983 break-in of a W. Walnut St. home. Judge Deming further ordered Endsley to pay $1,100 restitution, and $600 in fines and costs, to reside in an ap­ proved residence, and to seek and maintain gainful em­ ployment. James Robert Beary, 34 , 7600 Long Lake Rd., Cloverdale, pleaded not guilty to carrying a pistol in a vehicle. A Jan. 13 pre-trial date is set. Beary faces a Jan. 3 trial in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids for federal firearms charges. He is ooe of 13 men from Barry and Calhoun Counties arrested Nov. 2 on federal firearms charges, following a series of raids by agents of the Alcohol. Tobacco and Firearms division of the U.S. Dept, of Treasury, the FBI. the U.S. Marshall’s Office, and the sheriff departments of both Barry and Calhoun Canties. David William Stonehouse. 25, 5124 Dibble St., pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of fourth degree criminal sexual conduct. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. Auctioneering Service Daniel Lee Brown. 23. 627 S. Montgomery St., pleaded guilty to the Oct. 8 burglary of Bosley's Pharmacy. In exchange for his guilty plea, prosecutors agreed to recommend probation and not more than one year in Barry County Jail. Sentencing is set for Jan. 13 at 9 a m. Brian Claude Snider. 17. 312 E. State Rd., pleaded no contest to a charge of resisting and obstructing a police of­ ficer. Snider is charged with fleeing from and physically resisting Hastings City Police Ofticer Jerry Sarver on Sept. 4. when Sarver attempted to arrest Snider on an outstanding warrant. Sentencing is set for Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. Fred R. Rose. 18. 435 E. Madison, was sentenced to three months probation for attempted larceny over $100. Rose is accused of stealing a boat motor, tank, and radio in August. 1983. In addition to probation. Rose was also ordered to pay $400 in fines and costs. Io seek and maintain gainful employment, and to reside in an approved residence. Donald B. Sexton. 70. 1500 Barger Rd.. Nashville, was sentenced to two years probation for a charge of second degree criminal sexual conduct. According to court information. Sexton "did engage in sexual contact with another person ..said victim being (15 years old), and the defendant being a member of the same household as the victim.” Judge Deming also ordered Sexton not to be in the company of any female child under 18 years of age without an adult present, and to pay $810 in fines and costs, payable within one week of sentencing. NOTICE In Dr. Pryor's temporary ab­ sence, Dr. Hicks will be seeing patients at Dr. Pryor's office by appointment only. RESIDENCE • FARM LIQUIDATION - FREE APPRAISALS 698-7370... dutton Sooth Jefferson Street SEW8 Christinas on South Jefferson This is the week we really shine on South Jefferson Street. Helping you with your last minute Christ­ mas shopping is what we do best. We invite you to consult your South Jefferson Street Merchants for that gift you’ve been putting off buying. We have such a diverse group of stores on South Jefferson, that there is virtually no one on your Christmas list for whom you cannot find an appropriate gift. Park Free behind Bosley’s and shop with us on South Jefferson Street. X._____________________________ , Christmas greetings Early Bird Dinner Special Those of us on South Jefferson have had a successful and fun fil­ led year serving you. We enjoy do­ ing business in Downtown Hastings and look forward to many more years of service to our com­ munity. Please accept our Best Wishes for a MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and yours and our thanks for your patronage during the year. X_____________ ____________ < Shopping Spree Winner Nicole Crosby, a member of Hastings Girl Scout Troop 718, presents a small gift ond a Christmas card to Katie Markham, a resident of the Barry County Medical Facility. Members of the troop visited the facility Monday, bringing gifts, songs, a puppet show, and lots of smiles for the residents. Patsy Pennington is Bosley’s se­ cond $50.00 shopping spree winner. We are giving away another $50.00 shopping spree this Friday. Stop in and enter the drawing this week while shopping on South Jefferson Street. x_______________________ - -------- Area Deaths-------Eleanor Henderson LANSING - Eleanor Henderson, 92, of 1030 Woodale Lane, formerly of Lake Odessa, died W'ednesday, Dec. 14, 1983, in Lansing, She was born March 1, 1891 near Pewamo. Valeria Gorodenski Mrs. Valeria Gorodenski, 82, of 4400 Round Lake Rd., died Saturday, Dec. 17, 1983, at Pennock Hospital. She as born Nov. 3, 1901 in Czechoslovkia.the daughter of Frank and Antonia (Kratki) Kucera. She came to the United States when she was ten years old. She married Nichola Gorodenski Nov. 29, 1928 in Ripley, N.Y. He preceded her in death in 1967. She was a member of St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Nashville. Mrs. Gorodenski is sur­ vived by three sons, Nicholas and Paul, both of Hastings, and Joe of Nashville, two daughters. Barbara Baldwin of Lansing and Mrs. Eva Haas of Lake Odessa; 18 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Foster of Mosherville and Mrs. Theresa Carter of Shepherd. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21 at St. Cyril s Church of Nashville. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Rosary was recited Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Vogt Funeral Home, Nash­ ville, at 8 p.m. She married Ray Henderson, who preceded her in death. She graduated Irom Sparrow Hospital Nursing School in 1914 and practiced nursing for many years. Mrs. Henderson is survived by one son, Morrice of Reno, Nev.; one sister, Dorothy Gilbert of Bloomingdale; three brothers, Charles of Lake Odessa, Attorney J. les D. of Imlay City, and Dr. George Morrice of Newark, Ohio; four grandchildren; five great - grandchildren; and one great - great grandchild. Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 from the Tiffany-Jessen Funral Home of Lansing. Burial was “fir Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. /------------------------------------------------- Bosleys Rotisserie Broiled Chicken will be shown on Broiled on □ spit to o beautiful golden brown. Plump and succulent because it's been cooked the proper way, seasoned with delicate spices, basting in it's own natural juices as it slowly turns on the spit. Great tasting — great for you. Order a half chicken platter Saturday, Dec. 24 with fries, Texas toast and all the salad you can eat. Correction... Matinee showings of... “Return of the Jedi” — and — Saturday, December 31 at 2:00 p.m. “A greatplace for good taste9 The Cinema — downtown Hastings — Phone 945-2243 NO matinee will be shown on Friday, Dec. 23 911 W. STATE ST. ■■■Hastings 1/2 Chicken Platter 2 $E95 in tg SAVE ’2.03 CLOSE 8 P.M. SATURDAY, DEC. 24 - CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY - This is the best week of the year at Bosley’s.' Everybody works extra hours and their day off to help our customers do their last minute shopping. Aaron and Steve are home from college and working this week. We will all have a good time while preparing for Christmas and we hope you will visit us and join in the festivities. Even if you have all of your shopping done, please stop in so we can wish you a Merry Christmas. We are giving away datebooks, almanacs and lots of Christmas greetings at Bosley's this week. Please re­ member, after this busy week, we will be closed on Christmas Day and Monday, Dec. 26, so we can celebrate the Holiday with our families. Please plan ahead so you nave enough medicine, in­ sulin, etc. for this weekend. If an emergency should happen, call us at 948-9004 and we will try to help. A Merry Christmas to all from Bosley’s. BOSLEY • P H R RITI H C Y* PARK FREE SOIJTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS — 945-3429 Boeley’s MM �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, December 22. 1983, Page 4 about what you do to love your enemies and stop the spread of violence. I met Gandhi over 40 years ago and, while violence has increased to ever increasing levels, this is my first arrest and, with a jail sentence of 30 days, is only a small fraction of the number of times Gandhi was arrested and of the time he spent in jail. The young and the women are way ahead of we of my generation. Good friends of ours said they respected my position even if they couldn’t quite agree with it. However, their son and daughter were 100 percent behind us. So we have hope that the young will do better than we have done. Peace Ralph Townsend LETTERS Scuttun. Gfumia* to the Editor: The Christmas Message Peace and Goodwill to Man To the editor: It is with both joy and sorrow that 1 write this letter — joy for the charity and goodwill to men that is evident everywhere in America during this holiday season, and sorrow because you do not extend this charity and goodwill throughout the year. Too often you Americans hear the bells on Christmas Day pealing their message of peace on earth, goodwill to men and forget that message on Dec. 26. Newspapers, radio and television stations and networks give countless column inches and time to people and organizations who at Christmas are involved in charitable causes and helping the needy. It is a wonderful time of year when you are caught in the holiday spirit and take special efforts to see that every family has food on the table and presents under the tree to celebrate a Merry Christmas. I wish that somehow I could convince you that the Christmas message should be carried with you throughout the year Two thousand years ago Christ began to teach mankind that message and still it hasn't been taken to heart. Christmas can and should be a time when you examine your life to see how much emphasis you put on the message as an individual throughout the year. I wish that you would remember that the family that needs food and presents at Christmas also needs food and heat in January and February. The father that lost his job in the recession and is working as a part-time store clerk during the Christmas rush also needs a job on Jan. 1. The little boy in the hospital who gets a visit from Santa’s elves on Christmas Eve might still be there a month later, but no one visits him anymore. The elderly woman who is in an a pa. tment by herself and has few nearby relatives sits out the winter in a lonely vigil, wondering why all of the company stopped coming after Christmas Day. You Americans have a funny set of priorities. One of the president's top advisors fails to see the hunger in the nation, while at the same time the mayor of Detroit is pleading for more money to keep the soup kitchens open and the West Coast is filled with a new group of young, jobless men, some with families, who are sear­ ching for shelter. Your state legislature in Michigan is more concerned about how the political boundaries will be drawn and stopping the recall elections than how you are going to keep the heat on in the homes of the poor. Many of those poor people are working for a living but cannot meet the skyrocketing fuel bills. I cannot deny that I am delighted with the efforts you make at Christmas time to be charitable. Thanks to tax deductions, many of you give more than you might ordinarily, and I appreciate your generosity. But, please don't forget to think about me in June when you are more interested in a picnic on the beach tlian in helping a stranger in need. Your goodwill is needed al! through the year, not just this month. Have a Merry Christmas. Sincerely, The Spirit of Christmas Predictions made for‘84 by Ken Keibel We in the newspaper business are often lauded for our amazing prescience, perhaps because we get such a wide per­ spective of the events that transpire in the chambers, board rooms and coffee shops of the community. Or at least that's what I thought, until I overheard tl>e editors just the other day. I was holding a glass tumbler to my ear. and studying the way the walls pick up surface vibrations from the floors for another story I'm doing, when I overheard the bosses in an adjacent office discussing the future with such certainty that I felt they must have been on to something big. Later, while researching another story which was on the surface arrangement of office equipment on editors’ desk tops. I came across what I at first thought was just an ordinary football helmet, perhaps a gift given to the paper by the schools in gratitude for covering the 1956 Saxons, or some such thing. But then I looked closer, and 1 saw the helmet had wires sticking out of it! And a battery pack on the side! And a flip down visor that was actually a miniature TV screen! I cannot divulge anything else about what I’ve learned of this strange, curious con­ traption. except to say that it’s patented, and all newspapers have them, and you have to work here for five years before the bosses show it to you. The rest is up to your imagination: — While redrilling the city’s defunct water well, engineers will uncover a Norman tapestry proving that the city was indeed named after the town in England. Overnight. Hastings will be gripped by Anglomania, as Barry County Transit converts to red, double decker buses, and lawyers wear powdered wigs in court. Charlton Park will feature jousting mat­ ches and witch burnings during "Really. Really Old Fashioned Days" Un­ fortunately. it will also be found out that the county was named after Barry Manilow. — County commissioners, reacting to a severe overcrowding of the county jail, will banish every other offender to Freeport. Unfortunately, the strategy backfires, as the crime rate drops to zero, and sheriff deputies are layed off. — Hastings Area Schools will issue their own "Excellence in Education Report” which cites, among other things, ‘‘A rissing tide of meediocrity”. and "Too much MTV.” — The Navy's controversial ELF project, which would string hundreds of miles of underground cable across the Upper Peninsula, will be scrapped after it is learned that the project is a conspiracy by the Joint Chiefs of Staff to get free cable television. — Financial genius John DeLorean will work his way back into the automobile industry, this time working for Chrysler. As part of a 26-year contract, Chrysler will make the cars, and DeLorean will stamp the license plates. — Ted Kennedy will seek the Democratic Party’s nomination in 1984, but a serious rift develops between him and Walter Mondale on the issue of welfare payments, with Kennedy favoring passing out money from the backs of large trucks, while Mondale opts for throwing it out of air­ planes. — Jesse Jackson will attack the Reagan administration as “backward, bigoted and prejudiced” against the country’s minorities, especial black people. Presidential Counselor Edwin Meese HI will counter by saying he has seen no documentation that there are actually negroes in the United States >-------------------- The Hastings Banner —- ---------------------r Send form P.S. 3579 to P.O. Box B (USPS071-830) 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Published Every Thursday Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Michigan 49058 Volume 128, No. 50—Thursday, December 22, 1983 Subscription Rates: $10 per year in Barry County; $12 per year in adjoining counties; and *$13.50 per year elsewhere. protester explains To the Editor: I have heard that you (The Banner! carried a news story of my arrest and in­ carceration in this jail (Oakland County). I would therefore like to give some ex­ planation as to "why” 1 took the action that led to my incarceration. I took the action of interferring with the entrance to the Williams International plant at Walled Lake, Mich., which was against a court order. I took this action, along with 53 other persons including my pastor, Pamela Owens, as a protest against the making of engines for most of the cruise missiles which are now to be deployed in western Europe. As most of the readers of this paper do, I believe laws and court injunctions should be obeyed except under exceptional cir­ cumstances. I have been making only mild protests against the use of our energy and resources in the building of more and more dangerous nuclear bombs and other in­ struments of mass destruction since our government dropped the first atomic bomb G.n Japan. It has taken me a long time to decide that I should participate in a civil disobedience action. But I have been watching with only mild protest as violence has escalated and my tax money has been buying more and more destructive weapons. While lines of people depending on soup kitchens lengthen, the time from launch to strike for the weapons you and I are buying shortens and the chances for an unintended strike in­ creases. These cruise missiles have a 6-to-10 minute launch-strike time sequence, the shortest yet, so we continue to lead in the nuclear arms race. I believe that our society and most of the large industrial societies of the world are becoming more and more violence-oriented. Inequalities, which breed violence, increase. The last tax changes of the federal govern­ ment benefited the rich most of all. And, while profits to the rich increase, the per­ centage of our taxes going to the military also increases. Do we stop the chain of violence by the response of an “eye for an eye" and "a tooth for a tooth” or, as often happens, "two eyes for an eye”? I noted a recent U.S. response in the Near East was 12 to 1. Was our recent “preven­ tive” actions — in violation of international law — the way to stop violence from escalating? If retaliation response is not the way to stop violence, what is? Many of us claim to be followers of Jesus. It seems to me that His life and teachings were characterized by the taaching to love one's enemies, and to go the second mile. Gandhi — the great leader of nonviolent political and religious action of our time, a student-follower of Jesus and other great religious leaders, and of whom General George C. Marshall said, “Mahatma Gandhi was the spokesman for the conscience of all mankind” — stressed willingness to suffer the consequence of civil disobedient action against what one believes to be laws or ac­ tions that are immoral and against the in­ rests of humankind. As a requisite for civil disobedience, Gandhi also said, "Suffering cheerfully endured ceases to be suffering and is transmitted into an ineffortable joy.” I should be very patient with all of you Chairman tells of board’s work To the Editor: As chairman of the Board of Com­ missioners, I observed with great interest and appreciation The Banner’s opinion of our present county commission. We come to the close of another year, and even though we have many things to be thankful for, in Barry County we still face high unemployment, high welfare loads, the elderly and handicapped are suffering, cost of living has not decreased, property taxes are still a record high, our roads are still in need of repair, and many other items. All of the above items put a tremendous responsibility and workload on your Board of Commissioners and your township officials. In the reorganization of the Board of Commissioners in January, 19°3, I was elected board chairman. I was very proud of that, but 1 also realized that now my responsibilities were greater than ever, especially since the board was reduced to seven. My first objective was, I must eliminate the bickering, flare ups, and squabbling, because this was a terrible waste of time and nothing much was being accomplished. So disregarding any political affiliations, we set up a group of seven committees, each commissioner assigned as chairman of a committee, with the help of two com­ missioners. Each committee has many assignments and the chairman of the committee must report to the board. I assured the board, the public, the public officials, the employees, that we would work as a team to try to make Barry County a better place to live. I asked everyone to eliminate bickering and flare ups, and name calling and to sit down and listen to each other, to work out the problems together. That does include myself also, because I’m not always an angel either. Now, after having chaired the board for a year, I must say I am elated with the board's progress for better government, and this has come about from cooperation by the elected officials, the department heads, the em­ ployees, the various agencies, city officials and the public. The county commissioners who are responsible for their various committee assignments are all doing thier jobs with expertise, dignity and compassion. This is a team working together to solve problems and I sincerely believe this will continue in the future. Area Births IT’S A BOY Edward and Kelly Vandermolen, Hastings, Dec. 16,7:28 a.m., 7 lb. 11 oz. Robin and Shane Schantz, ‘listings, Dec. 19. 8:30 a m., 7 lb. 114 oz. Hastings Honor Roll additions Write us a letter! anonymous donors for the purchase of uniforms for the high school basketball team. The board also accepted a $4,000 donation from the Northeastern PTO for computers and accessories. Robert VanderVeen, high school principal, said that there has been poor response to the evening library hours at the high school. VanderVeen said that the adult education classes are taking advantage of the library. The board presented certificates of ap­ preciation to millage steering committee members Fred Jacobs, James Fisher, Harry Bur.»e, Kevin Baum, Kenneth Miller, David Turnes, Rev. David Garrett, Peg Baxter, Elizabeth Underwood, Pat Endsley and Mike McKay. Lafe Obituary Daniel Lee Storm JUNIOR HIGH 4.0 - Janelie Hoekstra; 3.5 - L'ustin Sunthermer and Tony Gonzales; 3.1 - Bobby Frick; and 3.0 Laurie Kensington, Paul Hare, and Chris Tokarski. ] The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. --------------------------------------—-------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ------------------ / To the Editor: I have been to these meetings where Gary Veale's so called "honey house" request to build for his beekeeping business was discussed. What makes this so nauseating to me is that i t is the third round of bickering and w ill be headed for a fourth round sometime in January of 19M. Going back to the third round of bickering, this much seemed to emerge — the zoning board could not agree on what is farming and what » commercial. The word lawsuit was mentioned once. Common sense tells me that commercial is buying, processing, and selling a product other than your own. This in no way can apply to Gary Veale so his request has to be agriculture (i.e. farming). Have our zoning ordinances become so hidebound? Are the various boards living in mortal fear of a lawsuit? Now let’s look on a little as to who appoints these people (zoning board). They are ap­ pointed by the Board of Commissioners. Back when there were 11 members on the board, there were some empty seats on the zoning board so Mary Simmons, Morris Woods and myself put our names in. All names are then written up on a blackboard. We three were the only ones there, and each commissioner turns and looks at the black­ board. The chairman then calls out each com­ missioner's name and, by voice vote, and on the first round, the party (person) that the commissioners puts up gets the majority of the votes cast. Is this cronyism? A short time later, the same thing hap­ pened again. Again we lost. I wanted it done by secret ballot and, because of what I thought would be fair to all, I was taunted as a hard loser. If Barry County is going to get off center, something like a recall is going to have to take place. Ward O. Weiler, Sr. Hastings Commissioner’s views get reaction To the Editor: If any one of the Barry County Com­ missioners has become weary and wishes to retire — one (James Gordon) has spoken of doing just that — I say, "Do not talk him out of it" On the statement saying "the negative attitudes in the county" and "the us against them situations”, there isn't any com­ missioner in Barry County who should have all his whims and fancies voted into law. If negative attitudes consist of not spending money for everything that comes along, I’m for it. I'm waiting for the day we are going to be taxed to k^ep the buses running around the county a lot of the time for one or two persons or when they're empty. (Also) any money that has been spent for regional government through the years has been a waste. A honest, positive attitude could more than likely cut 10 percent off the budget and wouldn't hurt a soul. It wouldn't take a real sharp knife either. Donald W. Johnson Middleville Christmas poem To the Editor: Christmas is about Jesus because it’s about the night He was bom. That's what Christmas is all about. That's wv the statues are up in town. That’s vh: Christmas is so important about. Tia Nichols Second Grade Hastings Northeastern School Seat belt reporting gets favorable note To the Editor: We must commend you on your recent article (“Hastings teen dies in Saturday crash, classmates injured", Nov. 24, 1983). The strong emphasis in reporting safety belt use by accident victims has given impact to the reason why occupants should wear belts. The Michigan Coalition for Safety Belt Use is an organization of over 95 groups in­ terested in promoting belt use and man­ datory seat belt legislation. Our current campaign is directed toward increasing public awareness of the benefits of seat belt use. Your reporting of belt usage is a very influential activity for the general public to read about. Again, we are most appreciative of your bringing our "cause" to the public’s at­ tention. William W. Porter, Jr. Program Coordinator Aud’s Antics lauded To the Editor: The column in your nicely enlarged paper which draws me each week as does dessert after a meal, is entitled “Aud’s Antics”. Aud writes with the smoothness of a professional and, like an artist, draws our hearts along with her kaleidoscopic thoughts. I might even buy the Panner just to read her column and I’m not even an antique buff. Allow me to congratulate you, Aud! Marcelle Birta Hastings PUBLIC OPINION What do you want? You have expla:ned the compensation very well for the Commissioners, they do have a tremendous workload, and they are not compensated very well and perhaps your suggestion of a special committee to study the situation would be helpful. I appreciate very much your cooperation in 1983, and hope and pray for peace in 1984 and a very happy holiday season. Paul Kiel Chairman of Board of Commissioners School board meeting, continued Clardy, a fifth grade teacher at Northeastern School, after 19 years of teaching. board formally approved the transfer of Jack Bender from the instrumental music position to a computer literacy position and the hiring of Dennis Michael Palmer to fill a junior high vocal music position vacated by Luanna Furrow’s transfer to elementary vocal music. The board also approved the hit.ng of Donna Gutchess to the secretarial position opened by the retirement of Dorothy Hoke. The board accepted a gft of $1,320 from ‘Honey house’ decision discussed HASTINGS - Daniel Lee Storm, 32, of 7960 Bird Rd., Hastings, was pronounced dead on arrival at 12:02 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21. 1983 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Storm was born in Battle Creek on Aug. 20, 1951, the son of Donald and Jeanne (Staffenj Storm. He was reared in the Dowling area attending Barry County rural schools. He graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1969. He was a veteran, ser­ ving in the U.S. Army from February 1970 to February 1972. He married the (ormer Jean M. Moon on October 19, 1973. He has been employed at the E.W Biiss Co. since 1972. He is survived by his wife, Jean; three daughters, Jennifer. 8. Kelli, 6 and Laura, 2, all at home; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Donald Storm of Delton; two sisters, Mrs. John (Marcia) Cowger of Valdez, Alaska and Miss Toni Storm of Houston. TX; two brothers, Joseph Storm of Dowling and Bradley Storm of Delton; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bessie Baker of Bellevue and paternal grandfather John Storm of Tampa, Fla. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Fridav, Dec. 23, at the Wren Funeral Home. Rev. Lynn Wagner will officiate with burial in the Dowling Cemetery. David Moore Jennifer Miller Daryl Slaughter Lisa Smith • QUESTION* With the holidays fast approaching, we recently visited some local elementary schools, and asked some of the foremost experts on the holiday that age-old question — What do you want for Christmas? David Moore, 8: "I want army boots and army pants. I was gonna get the army pants, but my mom didn't buy them yet, and I’m gonna get the army shirt, and then I want the Upside-Down Romper Stomner that goes upside-down three times, and a microphone.” David said the best thing he ever got for Christmas was a robot that shoots bombs. Jennifer Miller, 8: Jennifer, like a lot of little girls this Christmas, says she wants a Care Bear. She says her grandmother gave her a television last year. Marvin Tobias, 9: "The He Man Collec­ tion" says Marvin, which he describes as “These people and this castle and they have a thing to change their height and they have them on television and they have comics of it." Marvin's second choice is a GI Joe or the Star Wars collection. Kelly Cruttenden, 8: "Earrings" says Kelly, who says she doesn’t think that’s too grownup of a thing to ask for. Also, she would like some roller skates. "I had my own but now they don’t fit me anymore so I’m giving them to my little cousin for Christmas," she Marvin Tobias Nicole Ellete Kelly Cruttenden Rusty Anderson says. Daryl Slaughter. 8: Daryl also wants "The He Man Collection.” Daryl says he ‘.us quite a few toys at home. He says the best things he ever got for Christmas were two BB guns. "One of them was a pistol, but it goi. all messed up, and my dad tried to fix it and it didn’t work." Lisa Smith, almost 9: "I want a cabbage patch kid, a Care Bear, a Twirly Curl Barbie, it has a machine that you can curl her hair, and her hair is this long (down to her knees), and it’s reallv pretty...And a table-top miniature thing. I want Donkey Kong." Her best Christmas present was a Chrissie Doll from last year. She says little girls like dolls "So they can pretend they’re a mommy.” Nicole Ellete. 74: "White Nike tennis shoes, leather. I like to run in gym." Nicole would also like a horse for her Barbie Doll. She says one Christmas she got a doll that cries. Rusty Anderson. 6: "An X-Wing Fighter. One of my friends. Marvin, in my class had one for show and tell one Friday...There’s R2-D2’s head, and his head sticks out, and you push his head and it makes the wings go up. Two of them go down. Two of them go down, and two of them go up." Rusty said he would also like a toy train set. He said he got one for Christmas two years ago. but that it "got broken." �The Hastings Bonner— Thursday. December 22. 1983, Page '■ Former Hastings resident marries Social. Tlewi . , Jacqueline <Dalman> Tebo and John Valluzzi were united in marriage on December 18 at the Community United Presbyterian Church in Englewood. Fla. Jackie is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Dalman. also residents of Englewood. Jackie and John would like to hear from her friends. Her new address is 795 Coral Way. P () Box 72. Englewood. FL 33533, Wood-Sherwood exchange wedding vows Bodenmuller-Michalski exchange wedding vows Robin Bodenmuller and Norbert Michalski were united in marriage on September 3 at 11 a.m. in the St. Rose of Lima Church in Hastings. Father Leon Pohl officiated. The bride is the daughter of Ron and Kay Bodenmuller of Woodland. The groom is the son of Mrs. Lucy Michalski of West Germany and the late Rudolf Michalski. The bride was escorted down the aisle by ner father. She wore a gown of white satin and gold overlace and carried a bouquet of peach day lillies and roses. Gowned in peach polyester with white flower overlace were her attendants. Jayne Flannigan served as matron of honor and Krystal Lubitz as flower girl. Terry Klotz served as the best man. Ushers were John Bodenmuller, brother of the bride, and David Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Klotz, aunt and uncle of the bride, were master and mistress of ceremonies. A reception followed the ceremony at lhe Elks Temple. After a trip to northern Michigan, the couple now reside at Silchenstn. 18, Konigsbronn, West Germany. Milleson-Maker united in marriage On October 12. 1983. Bernice Ann Milleson, daughter of Agnes Hughes of Nashville and Richard Milleson of Bristol Lake, became the bride of Billy Ma’.er. Jr., son of Bill and Bonnie Maker of Nashville. They were married in an outdoor setting beside lhe Eagle River in Edwards. Colo. Performing the cerenionv was Judge Buck Allen. The bride worca gown of polyester chiffon, lined in acetate taffeta with a fitted bodice with spaghetti straps. It was accented with a chiffon handkerchief hemline with matching bridal veil. Maid of honor was Bonnie Milleson of San Diego, Calif., sister of the bride, and best man was Kenneth Hansbarger of Edwards, Colo., friend of the groom. Upon returning home, a reception was held October 22. The couple are now living in Nashville. A miscellaneous shower was previously given for the bride by Mary Blake and Becky Maker, while a personal shower was given by Sue and Venus Milleson. Brenda Sue Wood and Robert F. Sherwood became husband and wife on October 15 at the Charlton Park Museum Church. The Rev. Mauri Hammond united the couple in holy matrimony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wood of Hastings. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Sherwood of Hastings. The bride was given away by her mother and father. Lynette Makcly, a friend of the bride, was the maid of honor. Brian Wendorf, a friend of the groom, was the best man. Keri Sherwood, sister of lhe groom, and Jeniffer Walters, a friend of the bride and groom, were tne lovely flower girls. Music was brought by Debbie Capers, cousin of the bride, and Barb Wood, sister of the bride. The couple now resides in Carlton Center. Keller-Chase engagement told Sages to observe 40th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. R. Keith Sage of 904 W. Walnut St., Hastings will observe their 40th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on January 1 at the Red Lobster in Grand Rapids. The dinner is being hosted by their children, Rand and Cindy Winters, Lola J. Sage, Joyce Sage, Steven and Jackie Marvin, and Rod and Janice Sattler. They also have one grandson, Todd Russell Sattler. Keith Sage and Elsie Edwards were married on New Year's Day in 1944 at her home in Hastings by Rev. S. Conger Hathaway of the First Presbyterian Church. Gaskill-Strow engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gaskill of Grand Rapids are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Deborah Lynn, to Michael L. Strow, son of Patricia Strow of Hastings. Debbie is a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Air­ bourne Express of Grand Rapids. Mike is a 1979 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently employed at Flexfab. A June 30, 1984 wedding is being planned Mr. and Mrs. Robert Keller and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Chase, all of Hastings, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter and son, Robin Ann Keller and Kyle Lynd Chase. Robin is a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School. She also attended Kellogg Com­ munity College and graduated from Grand Rapids Educational Center as a medical assistant. She is employed in a Hastings physician s office. Kyle is a 1980 graduate of Lakewood High School. He is presently attending Olivet College where he is studying business and concentrating in insurance. Robin and Kyle are planning a May 26,1984 wedding. As we celebrate the birth bf tt* Prince of Peace, let every heart find His peace within...and let every heart rejoice! Best wishes to one and all. West State at Broadway MEMBER FDIC All deposits insured up to *100,000°° Liquidation Sale Cleveland's Ladies Department Savings from Brail-Secord engagement told Rev. and Mrs. Donald Brail of Hastings announce the engagement of their daughter. Dawn, to Duane Secord. son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Secord of Hastings. Dawn and Duane are seniors at Spring Arbor College. A June wedding is planned. Wertman-Garrison engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Sherman R. Wertman of Delton and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle E. Garrison of Portage are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Carol Ann and Lyle Edward. Carol is a senior at Delton-Kellogg and Lyle is a 1982-83 graduate of Schoolcraft. Lyle is presently serving with the Army in South Carolina. They are planning an April 1984 wedding. Wellmans to observe 25th anniversary Bob and Margaret Wellman will be celebrating their 2Mh anniversary on December 27. Their children. Pam Wilder. Mrs. Curt (Patricia) Vaughan. Robert Wellman II and Mark Wellman, are planning a later date to celebrate with friends and relatives. Robert and the former Margaret Brownell were married December 27. 1958. at the Baptist Church of Hastings. They were active in dairy farming. Robert is now employed by Teneyck Trucking 25% .75% off All Sales Final • No Layaways Lost our lease! Must vacate the premises. Must dispose of all merchandise! women s wear Downtown Hostings �The Hastings Bonner— Thursday, December 22. 1983. Page 6 Holiday cards have practical origin While the origin of the Christmas card goes back to 1843, the Christmas "envelope” goes back evey farther than that. It was the Christmas envelope rather than the Christmas card that was actually the first carrier of season's greetings. In 1840, a 16-year-old boy named Richard Doyle created a brightly decorated folder in which to send his handwritten Christmas messages to friends and neighbors. As the Christmas envelope idea caught on, Victorian men and women began to include Yuletide messages and wishes with their "calling cards” and placed both inside their Christmas envelopes. Sir Henry Cole, director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, wanted to express his greetings with more than an envelope. So in 1843 he commissioned an artist by the name of John Calcott Horsley to create a postcard depicting a cheerful family celebrating a charitable Christmas and toasting good health to the season. Since Sir Henry had far too many friends to send in­ dividual handwritten greetings, his idea of The story of the first Christmas tree sending everyone one of his Christmas cards was not only festive but most practical. 20 years later, advertisements for Christmas stationary began to circulate and Britain established a ’penny post” which allowed greetings to be sent anywhere for a penny. By 1879, the postmaster general was already overburdened with mail during the Christmas season and in 1880 he was requesting that people mail early! He followed the lighted trees all the way home and finally arrived safely to the little lantern hanging outside his door Because of the fairies kindness and protection, the woodcutter foreverafter placed lights upon a special tree every Christmas Eve to honor the fairies. This became such a delightful custom that it spread throughout the land, and today the fairies' Christmas trees are cherished and enjoyed all over the world. Historic broadcast set for Dec. 24 On Christmas Eve at midnight there will be an hour-long telecast on CBS which will be of great interest to Christians, especially those of the Free Methodist and United Methodist denominations. This service, from Lovely Land Chapel in Baltimore, will feature a choir from five denominations which trace their roots to that famous Christinas Conference at Baltimore in 1784 when 60 of the 82 American Methodist preachers attended. Th.s occasion marked the birth of the Methodist church in America. From this gathering have come the American Methodist Episcopal church, the American Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. plus the Free Methodist and the United Methodist Churches. These five groups will worship together and sing in a service they all have worked to prepare. The speaker will be the pastor of the Foundry Church in Washington, D.C. Locally this program will be shown on Channel 3 and Channel 6. o I gio sur^ dee from your city, county and township officials! You may have wondered how the very first Christmas tree came to be. The story, as told by Rose Fyleman, ex­ plains that the fairies in the forest are responsible for our now familiar custom of a bright and sparkling Christmas tree. It seems that there once was a thoughtful little girl named Arnis who lived in the middle of a large forest with her mother and father. Annis’ father was a poor woodcutter who traveled daily to and from the forest and a little shed where he stacked his cut wood. While her father was working in the woods, Annis would remain at home to help her mother in the kitchen. As Annis worked, the fairies in the forest would call out to her. You see, all of the forest creatures loved Annis dearly and the fairies, especially, wanted her to come out and olay. But Annis always finished working with her mother, telling the fairies that she could not come play just yet City Officials... William Cook Mayor of Hastings Mark Steinfort Chief of Police - City of Hastings Roger Caris Fire Chief- City of Hastings Mike Klovanich Director of Public Services and City Engineer Sharon Vickery County Officials... David Woo Barry County Sheriff Howard Feri Register of Deeds ElsietFiirroi County Treasurer Norv*ITiial. CaetUy Clerk Winnlfe Kelli Director - Courtfy Planning Q Clerk ■ City of Hastings Jane Barlow. Barry County Court House and Annex AudreyOtardi DrainCarrmissioner » Treasurer - City of Hastings BarbaraiEom Hastings City Council... Mary Spackman County Abdlructor JudyHitghe Prosecuting A ttorney City Councilman - 1st Ward However, at night while everyone else was sleeping, Annis would hear the fairies come tapping at her bedroom window. She would dash out of bed and run gaily into the moonlit woods to join her magical friends. As the seasons changed and the weather grew cold, Annis would hang a lantern on a small tree outside to guide her father home each evening. The lighted lantern provided Annis’ father with a warm wlecome every night as he ended his hard day’s work. One Christmas Eve though, as the woodcutter was heading home as usual, he did not come upon the lighted lantern when expected. He became quite bewildered and realized that he was lost. The snow began to fall and the sky was getting very dark, The woodcutter was beginning to get frightened when he spotted a light on one of the trees ahead of him. Thinking that he was home after all, he headed toward the light. But, mui h to his surprise he found that his light was certainly not Annis* lantern — for it was an entire tree ablaze with lights. As he ap­ proached the lighted tree, the woodcutter saw antoher tree suddenly light up farther ahead. So, the woodcutter headed toward this next tree. Each time he reached one lighted tree, another would light up! The woodcutter was mystified, when all of a sudden it came upon him — the fairies were guiding him home with their magic! Local minister will perform drama at three locations Local Pastor Steven Reid has written a new drama entitled "Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph" that he will be performing three times this Sunday Christmas morning. Known in area churches for his Easter drama of Peter. Rev. Reid has written this new drama from the standpoint of Mary's husband, Joseph, and the fears and joy he had in regard to the birth of Jesus. Christmas morning Reid will perform the drama at the 9:15 a m. service at Peack United Methodist Church, at 10:45 a m. at the Barry County Medical Care Facility, and during the 11:30 a m. service at Quimby United Methodist Church. The public is cordially invited to celebrate the birth of Christ, through this drama, at any of the services. III Patrick Vaughan Ill Bill Cusack DaletGidwle ChiefAsst. Rriaecutm^. Alton City Councilman - 1st Ward Richar<bBdugt ProbuAJud^e City Councilman - 2nd Ward Mary Lou Gray GaryHMma District'Court Judge City Councilman - 3rd Ward David Jasperse City Councilman - 4th Ward Hastings City Hall Esther Walton City Councilman-Elect • 4th. Ward Hope Township... RichaS&Bakt Supervisory. Frank Campbell City Councilman-Elect -1st Ward Shirley R< Cai Clerk Gordon Fuhr City Councilman - 3rd. Ward a MerylPeaki Trustee \ f fl 1 I Assyria Township... Larry W. Carpenter Supervisor Carlton Township... Oral D. Miller RichafdLYarg Nianne A. Jarrard Keith Matrlo Clerk Treasurer Supervisor. Trusted Best regards of the hoi have ( �The Hostings Bonner— Thursdoy. December 22. 1983. Poge 7 >cCQUKJT *0' A pioneer Christmas brought its own rewards "Christmas was coming. The little log house was almost buried in snow. Great drifts were banked against the walls and windows, and in the morning when Pa opened the door, there was a wall of snow as high as Laura’s head." Quoted from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved Little House Books — true accounts of the pioneer life that the writer experienced from her 6th to 18th years in the 1870s and 1880s; her restless father moved his family from a Wisconsin forest to Indian Territory to Minnesota and finally to the Dakota Territory," ihodist and the United » will worship togfther e they all have worked to ir will be the pastor of the Washington, D.C. Locally »shown on Channel 3 and The family endured many hardships — bitter-cold winters as well as stifling sum­ mer heat. They lived first in a log cabin, later in a dugout by the creek, then, later in shacks — wherever fate (and Father) moved them. They wer?t through cyclones, droughts, plagues of cicadas, yet the Ingalls family shared love and faith in each other, and they always celebrated the birthday of the Christ Child. For a Christmas in the big woods, when the house was blanketed with snow. Ma baked bread, beans, cookies ... distilled vinegar and baked dried apple pies! Truly a doughty soul. They entertained relatives . Aunt Eliza and Uncle Pet^r and the cousins who arrived on Christmas Eve on their big bobsled, sleigh bells ringing. Christmas Eve found them aglow with anticipation, in a circle of love. In the morning the children found gifts in their stockings: a pair of bright red knitted mittens and a slick of red-and-white striped mint candy. Guess who the Christmas Fairy was? She must have earned her reward in heaven, but that Christmas Day she received all the reward she wanted, in the surprise and happiness expressed by every child. or 81^'°“ To Our Friends. For you, we wish a Holiday Season warmed with the spirit of a glowing hearth, bright with the joys of gleaming trees and glad surprises...and most of all, rich in the blessings of home and family. It is our pleasure to send you this fond greeting, and with it our deep gratitude for the privilege of serving you 'ounty Officials. Barry County Board of Commissioners... David Wcod Barry County Sheriff Ho ward Ferris Register of Deeds ElsieEurrow Country Treasurer Norvil Thaler County Clerk Winnife Keller District No. 4 District No. 2 District No. 6 Prosecuting 4 tturney District no. 3 Rae M. Hoare District No. 7 Richardlidughrin ProbnthJndge Gary? Hblman District’ Court Judge Hope Township... Richa*dBaker Judith Wooer Treasurer Arnold Lawrence Trustee David Hughes Trustee Johnstown Township... Theodore McKelvey District No. 5 Russell K. Stanton Supervisor Fred E. Lewis Trustee Castleton Township... Justin Cooley Supervisor Emily Harrison Clerk David Yoder Treasurer Charles Kidder W. Janies Harrison Trustee Hastings Township... Maple Grove Township... Richard Thomas Joyce Starring Supervisor Treasurer Ray Mead Gale Wetzel Treasurer Trustee Walter L. Beck Prairieville Township... Roy Reck Trustee Ned O. White Trustee Supervisor Geneva Brumm Treasurer Jan Arnold Thornapple Township... Clerk Baltimore Township... Darlene Vickery Donald Boysen Supervisor Treasurer CM' / Meryl Peake Supervisor C. Wendell Strickland Supervisor.. Shirley R/Case Les Raber Trustee Trustee Orangeville Township... Irving Township... Verlyn Stevens Supervisor DaletGidwley ChiefAsst. Prosecuting Attorney Clerk Bernard Hammond Audrey^Btirdick JudyHitghes Lois Bromley Paul Kiel District no. 1 County AlUtraptor Supervisor James K. Gordon Carolyn G. Coleman Barba raiForman Customs can bring joy William B. Wooer Richard Landon Director - CowiiyPlanning Office Drain Commissioner ' Barry Township... Patricia Newton Trustee Willis Aukerman Donna Kenyon Clerk Trustee Trustee Ken Granata Trustee Graydon Doster Rutland Township... Trustee '■arlton Township... Richaid.Yarger Supervisor Keith Mtfrlow Trusted Yankee Springs Township... John J. Jerkatis Woodland Township... Wayne Henney Dale I. Cappon Treasurer Phyllis Fuller Supervisor Clerk Samuel McKeown Carol Hewitt Jerry L. Bradley Trustee Clerk Treasurer the holiday season have a happy new year! Trustee Christmas is the most nostalgic of all festive occasioiis and its ancient joy is truly reflected in the world-wide customs of this very special holiday. The singing of old-time Christmas carols is a celebrated British festivity. This charming custom is still a favorite in both England and America today, where enchanting voices carry the musical message of Christmas. In certain parts of Italy, children hang stockings near the head of their beds. An old fairy is supposed to visit each child and leave either sweetmeats or stones in the stocking, depending upon whether the child has been good or naughty throughout the year. In Spain, everyone must be able to claim at least one gcod deed for the year before Christmas day arrives. Many Spaniards stay awake on Christmas Eve until midnight, when church bells announce the birth of the Holy Child. The pinata breaking is a well-known custom of Mexico. On Christmas Eve, a napier-mache figure filled with toys and candy is suspended from the ceiling; children are blindfolded and then allowed to break the pinata with a stick to release the goodies. In Portugal, children leave their shoes in front of the fireplace so that Santa can fill tt. n with gifts on Christmas Eve. Weight-watching can save some holiday calories The holiday season is particularly difficult time for individuals struggling with weight problems. Numerous parties, all including tempting arrays of food, mean it’s easy to watch the best of diets dissolve in the Christmas egg nog and New Year’s cham­ pagne. "Eating and drinking provide solace," East Lansing physician Philip Lange, MD, explains. "They generate feelings of security and love.” Without realizing it, many people use holiday gatherings and seasonal goodwill as an excuse to gorge themselves. But it doesn’t have to be like that, ac­ cording to the Michigan State Medical Society. With a little motivation, there are good ways to ensure you don’t over-indulge. Faced with a lavish spread of food, many people say they feel obligated to eat and please the!' hosts. “But don’t fool yourself, ’ Lange cautions, "generally hosts are friends. If you explain you’re watching your weight, they’ll not be insulted if you don’t taste every offering." Perhaps the best method to limit food intake during large holiday dinners is to focus on the social occasion, not the food. Serve the meal from a sideboard or an altogether different room. “It sounds too simple,” says Lange, “but keeping serving dishes off the table helps prevent you from taking seconds.’’ Consider also using smaller plates. Since most people feel compelled to eat all they take, the less food there to begin with, the better. Other ways of reducing food consumption include consciously thinking about portions and deliberately keeping them small. Set limits for food intake and don’t exceed them. Try eating fruit or salad in place of sweet desserts. And chew slowly - it gives you time to feel your hunger satisfied. For those wine, cheese, and hors d’oeuvre affairs, Dr. Lange suggests either resisting the urge to partake, or eating and making that your meal. “It may not be a balanced meal, but doing that once may help you get it out of your system," he explained. "Alcohol is another problem,” said Dr. Lange. "Essentially a carbohydrate, it adds calories just as readily as food. A single glass of white wine, for example, has about 100 calories. Stop after a glass or two and switch to water, it has no calories. You’ll be thinner and a safe driver." The Michigan State Medical Society en­ courages persons io practice self-discipline and enjoy both food and drink in moderation. “Not only will the difference be reflected in your body,” it noted, “but also in your self concept." �The Hostings Bonner— Thursday. December 22. 1983 ATTEND SERVICES^ ST KOSH CATHOLIC CHUKUH Hastings Area GRACE WESLEYAN CHURITI 1302 S Hanover. Hading* Lranani Davi*. Pador Ph 9482256 or 94.5-9429 Sunday Sunday School 9 45 a tn . Worship 11 am. Youth 5 pm. Evening Worship 6pm. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METH ODIST. 31*5 N Broadway R.-v Con-taiMe Hrffeifingrr. Pastor Ph 367-3961 Chur* h School 9 30. Worship Servpe 11 am. p in . pravrr and Bible study 7pm ing at 7 p m Choir. UM Women. Welcome- Curie third W«lnr*dav of mea.th WORD OF' FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W Slate Rd (Old Algonquin Srhool) Pastor Jeff Arnett, phone home. 94*2792. chun h 918-2549 Sunday Sunday School 10 a tn . Warship 10 45 a m . evening aer- FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1*10 N Broailway Rev David D Garrett Phom94*222!< Parsonage, 1M5-3195 Churrh FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn, Haatinga. Michigan 94*8004 Worship. 7 p m Wednesday Prayer rice* Sunday School 945 am Morning Worship 11-00 am Evening Worship 6 p m Wednesday Family Night Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7 00 p m Sacred Sound* Re! eartai 830 p m Sunday rooming *ervieebroadra.i WBCH BALTIMORE UNITED BRETHREN Sunday School 10am . Worship Service 11 a m . Prayer Service Thursday 7pm CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER DAY SAINTS Meeting at «»2 E Bond Sunday. Sacrament m-eting 9 00 am Sunday School 10 00 a m Branch Prnudmt David McMomgle Phone 1-698 9*19 o- NORTH IRVING WESLEYAN CHURCH CORNER OF Wmahrboul and Wing Rd. Pastor Mark Wade. 551‘J Hurhlrr Rd Phone 7654CM7. Sunday School 10 a m : ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd in Irving Sundav Monrvg Prayer at 10:30 Holy Communion at IWO HARVEST CHURCH on M-4 t five mileninth of Hasting* Pastor Lairry Silverman. praw. and «nr*hip> al 7 pm. Thur-lay m mnminit «unh>p, 6pm nminr wor- FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Green St . Hastings. Michigan 49058(616) 945-9574 Minister Dr Myron K William* Sunday, lie- 25. 1983 -9 30 a m Church School; 10 00 a m Christmas Fellowship and ('.offer. 1! 00 a m Worship Service - “Alleluia. No Complication*" Isaiah 9 2-7.Titu* 2 1114. Luke2 120 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hea­ tings. Michigan WiUard H Curtis. Minuter, Eileen Higher. Dir Ch nstian Ed Sunday. December 25 ■ Morning Worship 9.30 and 11 00 Nursery provided Broad, i.t cf 9 30 Service over WBCH-AM snd EM 933 Church School for pre-srhi«>l and nursery only 10 30 Coffee Hour in ehurch dining room Wednraday - 7 00 Chancel Choir GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North. Michael Anton. Paator l*h 945-9414 Sunday. Dec. 25 - 10 00 Cinst Day. Holy Communion (no church school). Sunday. Jan. 1 • 8 45 Sunday Church School. 10 00 Worship. PLEASANT VAU.EY UNITED BRETH­ REN IN CHRIST. M-50 at Bell Rd Rev Don Palm* r 10 am Worship Service, 11 a m. Sunday School. 6 30 Evening Service; 7.30 Wednesday Prayer Service daily at 2 p m on WDFP FM <95 3) also on WMAX AM 414 itir at 3 15 pm HASTINGS GRACE HKETHKEN. «M> HASTINGS FREE MF.THODIST CHURCH. Boltwood and East Slate Road. 945-9121 Rev Donald L Brad. Pastor Sundav School 10.00 a m Worship Ser- Plume IM5-8224. Worship service 10 30 a m., evening aervice 6pm. clawrs fnr all age* Tuesday. Cottage Prayi-r Meeting, HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E Marshall St. H-Sings Rev. Marvin SickmiUer Phone 945-5197 Service* Sunday School 1000 a m am. Evening wrvm—. uvangelutK. 7 30 pm . Sunday Youth Meeting 6.00 pm . Wednr-lay Bihle Study and Prayer Merr- QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3 mile* E on M 79 Steven Reid. Pastor Sunday Churrti Srhool 1030 a m . Worship Service II .10 a m United Meth­ odist Women • l it Wednesday each month HASTINdS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 102 E Woodlawn Ave Minister Srotl Davi* Sundav Worship 9.30 am Fellowship 10:30 to 11-00 a.m Bible School 11:00 a.m. to 12 00 noon Wednemlay Bible Study­ anil Fellow-hip 7 30 to 8 M> p m Phom94 5-2076 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 541 North Michigan Minister Steve Davi* 945-2918 Sunday Services 10 a.m., Bihle Study 11 a.m Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bihle Study 7 p.m Nashville Area Lake Odessa CHURCH OF THE NAZAKENE. 301 Pul- GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Vreder Road. 1 Mlle -rath of M-S'l firtween Darby and Nash Road* Pastor Bill Steven* Phone 69l-23l'> 10 a m Sunday School. 11am. Morning Worship. 7 p m Sunday evening wi.ndnp. 7:30 pm Wednesclay Sunday Servae and Sunday School. 10 am . Morning Worship 11 a.m . Evening Servaes, Youth 6 p.m . Evening Worship 7 Wrdn<-«lay raravan program 7 p m HERITAGE HIIJ.S BIBLE CHURCH Hwy M4W 10 mi S nf Naahville Robert Sunday School. 10.45 a m Worship Service. 6pm Young People Meeting. 7.00 p.m Evening Server. Wednraday 7.30 p.m ,B>l*l> Study and Prayer Ilnur. Free cnunaelIng service on all problem* t’h.m* 61*75* le-taiurmmTl.i Fatfier Ray Allen Phone 62*2490 PEACF. UNITED METHODLST CHURCH at Berryville. 4 milra W of Naahville on M79. Steven Reid. Paator Worship Serv.ee Coffee FeUoanhip 10.X) am. Untied Meth ST. CYRIL* CATHOUC CHURCH. ST. EDWARDS CATHOUC CHURCH. inter 374-8274 or .174-7406 Saturday Mass 5.30 p.m . Sunday Maw* H and 10 WOODBURY UNITED BRETHREN. |»t bury Pn«tnr Waller lleaie 37 4 7251 • Worship —rvMv 9 30 a m . Sunday School 1045 a m,. Youth Fellow dwp Wedmwlav 7 p.m; Bible Study and Prayer Service Wednesday 7 p.m. CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN LN CHRIST CHURCH. Comer of lat and 2nd Phone 374-8756 Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday Schonl - 10.00 a m Evening Service - 7;itl p.m Wedne-lay Evening Prayer Meeting 7 :M> p m. LAKEWOOD UNITED METHODIST. aum of Si Hoer Catholic Church. Ha.linga Saturday Maw 6.110 p.m Sunday Maw UNTTEII METHODIST CHUHCH of NaUivtlle Phone H52-B71B Corner Washtor Service* Sunday 9 45 a m Morning Worship. 10 45 am. Fellowship; 11 am Bible Hour all «gv>. 14 WedneMlay 7:36 p m earh nuoitb. United Methodiat Women TRINITY GOSPFX CHUHCH. 219 Wash­ ington. Nashville Rev J. G Boomer Sun­ day Si-hool 9 45 a m . Sunday Worship 11 OH a m . Evening Service 6 00 p.m.. Bible Prayer Wednesday 7:00 p m NASHVILLE BAPTLST CHUHCH. 312 Plnllipa St Pastor tester DeGroot. *52Roane. *52-9808 Sunday Senice* Sundav School 9:45; Sunday Worship II 8753 Worship Hour 9 30 a.m . Fi-llowdnp Hour 10.30 a m . Church S< hnol 11 a m School 10 a m . Morning Service* 11am. Evening Service 6 p.m . Cctlagr Prayer meeting 7 30 p m Wednesday NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF HASTINGS. 236 E Colfax. Pastor. E Miller Ph. 948 2762 Sunday School 10 a.m Claam for alt 10 am FullGoa|M*l. Middleville Area Woodland Area BOWENS MILLS CHAPEL 10 a m Morning Service*. 11 15 Sunday School KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN. corner of Barnum Rd and M-66 Woodlaid MlDDl-EVh.'.E CHRISTIAN REFORM­ ED. 708 W Mair. Street Worship 10 a.m ; Sunday Srhool 11 15 a.m . Evening Worahip6 p m 1AC0BS REXALL PHARMACY WOODGROVE PARISH. Coat* Grove. Rev Paonia Owen*. Pastor Phone 3674137 Sunday church arhool 9 30 a.m. Worship service 10.45 a m., choir 6 p.m., youth fellowship 7.30 p.m. Holy Commun­ ion first Sunday of each month Women's Fellowship first Thursday of each month at 10 am NEW LIFE TABERNACLE 201 Ito—3 St Rev Gun Finktwinrr Phone 795.7429 Sunday Worship Service 1'1 a m and 7 WOODLAND UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. He. Coa*lance lleffi-lfingrr PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-.I7 at Parmnlee Road. Middleville Rev. Wayne Kiel Pastor Phone 891-1.585 Rev Charles Doocnlio*. Awi*tant Pastor 1’hnnr 7953466 First Server 9am. Church Srhool 10.15 a.m. Second Service 11:15 am. Evmtng Celrbratwn 6pm ST AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVIUX Father I tennis Boylan. P-wtnr Phone 7922889 Sunday Ma** 11 a m Hostings ond Lake Odessa FIRST HAIHIST( HUWTI OF ORAN< VI!XE. 6921 Marsh Rd . 2 mile* *oulh of Gun Like Rev Dan Bowman. Paator Lirrv Tungate. Sunday School Supt. Sunday School 9 4-5 a ni . Churrh Services p m Adult Prayer and HiHr Study. Bu* ministry uerkly with Ron Mm*r Call ®U5113 for pickup ST CYRIL 4 METHODIUS Gun 1-ake Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phor.- 792JbW9 Satunt.iv Ma— 5 p m . Sunday Ma— 9am Max* ham; Chun h Schwa Ham. Family ann< unr.il Father Kurt !i»h. of Hostings STONEY POINT FREE METHODIST CHURCH. William Blakeslee, P*>tor Ph. 367-7191 Sunday School at 10 00 am. Worship service 11 sm. evening worship al 7 p.m. mid-week Bible study. Thursday al 7:00 p m Everyone welcome CEDAR CREEK BIBLE Campground Rd . 8 mi S . Pastor. Brent Branham Phone 62*2285 Sunday School at 19 a.m ; WorYnuth meet Sunday 6 p m . Weil Prayer Bihle 7 pm DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST. Howell. I’astiir Phone tMW-NWM Saturday 11 a m . Wed 7 30 p m Hihii- Study and Prayer meeting FAITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor Elmer J Faust On M-43 in IHtor Services - Worship 10.45 a m . Sumlay United Mrthcslist Women rvrrv first Thur* day. 7.30 p.m . United MrthmliM Men every *mind Sunday. 7 30a m MIU> BIHI.E CHURCH. Corner M43 ami Milo Road. Doug Huntington Pastor Rt No I. Bos 315A. Delton. Ml 49046 INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Del ton Ph 62*2712 Located on M43 in Delton Pasu» Rex McMurray Ph 3434120 Sunday School 9 45 a m . Family Worship 11 a m , evemre service 6 pm. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p m PKAIKIEVIIXE WMMl NfTY CHUHCH 1'1221 S Norris ltd Amis rnu.. Prairie 12223 t’hief N<s*ndav Hd , Gun Like ST AMBROSE CATHOIJC CHURCH. 12‘>2 Horui Rd . Ih-llon Father Rav Allen day Ma»« 11:011 a m from Memorial Dav A Gulf 4-Western Industry NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS ZION I.UT1IIXAN CHURCH. Velte Rd . Woodland. Chlfonl RuniLdl. Pastor Sun­ day w hiail t very Sunday a) 9 1-5, Suialay worship 10:30 Callee fellowship following Sunday worship <ai 2nd and 4th Sundays each month lailhrrun Hrollwrlumd meets 1st Sunday. 7;to p.m Luther Lrngur meet* 2nd Sunday. 6.30 p m School 10 “ m . Morning Worship II a m ; Sunday Night 7pm. Hihlr Study. ’ Vrdnrv- E.W. BUSS COMPANY FLEXFAB INCORPORATED FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Wood land Rd . Lake OJesu Pastor Ra-hard Sewsink Church phone 31174621 Pastor’s phone 374-89.38 Sunday Morning Worship DMKI am; Sunday School 11.15 i m.: evening aervice 7:00 p m Wednasday . <ible Study 7 00 p.m. DuSTf.H REFORM ED CTIURCH Dwter Pastor Sunday Worship 9 30 a m and 6 p rri . Sundav S htsi! 11 am. Youth Choir COLEMAN AGENCY of Hastings, Inc. Insurance lor your Ute. Home. Business and Car vice. 10.30 a.m Sunday Schoc. WedlM-wjay UMYF. Welcome Delton Area Orangeville Gun Lake Complete Pre»cription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association am Worship: H a m Sunday School. Wed­ nesday Prayer 8 p.m ; W.M.A. 2nd Wedday eacn month. 8 pm. MIDDLEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Hwy M 37. ju»t north of Mid dleviile 795-9726. Rev Wesley Smith. Pastor Mark J. Highman. Pantor ol Youth and Education Sunday School 9.45 a m . Morning Wonhip 11a.m.. Evening Service MARTIN REFRllMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Dnvr-in. walk-in rhurvh with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev Marvin Mee«r . The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRLsT OF LATTER DAY SAINTS. S Jefferson at Walnut Kenneth (!olbum. Pastor Home 6»H-8.i67 Sunday Srhon! 10 a.m.. Worship 11am HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENT- LAKEWOOD HAITLST. Paator Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555 Arrow from the high arhonl. 7180 Velte Rd . M-50 Sunday CONGREGATIONAL HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Jac). Bartholomew, pastor, phone 9454995 Robert Fuller choir director Sunday ochedule. 9.30 Fellow­ ship and coffee. 9 55 Sunday School. 11:00 Morning Worship, 6 00 p m Evening Wor ship; 7:00 p.m. Youth Meeting Nursery for all aervice-., transportation provided to and from morning aervwea Prayer meeting. 7 p m Wedne*day. unlay services; Sabbath School 9.30 amWorship 11 a.m.. Tuesday • Bible Study and .’rayer Meeting 7:30 p.m COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWUN* AND BANFIELD UNITED METHOD'ST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner officialing Phone 75*3149 Country Chapel wor­ ship 10:15 a m . Sunday Srhool 9 am; Ban­ field worship 11.30 a m nesday night Hdile Study 7 pm Bus Ministry — Call Don Rwor *52-9228 MAPU: GROVE BIBU: CHURCH. Clov­ erdale Rd . 5 mile* south of Naahville. 11 J CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST. 912 Fourth Ave Rev. Stephen Keller Ph. 3748H61 Sunday schedule changed Oct 2nd. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 620 Sixth Ave Rev Ben Ridder. Ph 374-8607. 9 30 a m HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road Pastor J T Crawmer Phone 943 2285 Sundav Schtol 9 45 a m . Worship 11:00 am. Evening Service 7 p m . Wednesday Praiae Gathering 7 p m. HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNBWEN. 220 West Col­ fax St Bible Lecture 9 :R) a m . Watchtower Study 10:45 a m.. Tuesday • Congregation Bible Study 8 p.m . Thursday ■ Theocratic School 7:30. Service meeting 8 :W Dowling Area am Evening Service 6 30 Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 30 p.m. Virro Wr Wvlrnmr all* Freeport Area FREEPORT CHUHCH OF UNIT BRETHREN IN CHRIST t hem DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD. P--i< Delton High School LGI naan. Sunday Member F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broadway - Hostings BOSLEY PHARMACY 7 tNl p m Wrdtw-—l.iv evening pr>iv«-« meet­ <i-l IO am of Walnut 4 S. Jefferson in Hastings HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. MrCALLUM UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH, comer of Mullen and Ou* Lake at 7 00 p m . youth meeting Tuevdav at 7:00 D m . Mid-week prayer meeting Wed nesday at 7.00 pm Hickory Corners HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Wren Funeral Home Leah A. Jacox LAKE ODESSA • Mrs. Leah A. Jacox, 62. of Bippley Rd., died Thursday, Dec. 15, 1983, at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. She was born July 4, 1921 in Mancelona, the daughter of Lee and Lilia (Lively) Hodgkin. She attended schools in Mancelona. She married George Myers June, 1938 He preceded her in death in 1944. She married Leon Ackerson in 1945. He died in 1970. She then married Odin Jacox March 4, 1972 in Lake Odessa. She was employed with Dexter Lock Co., Grand Rapids, for 25 years. Mrs. Jacox is survived by her husband, Odin; one daughter, Mrs. Norman (Marion) Harris of Lake Odessa; one stepson, Robert Jacox of Lake Odessa; one stepdaughter, Ellen Jacox of Ionia; her father. Lee Hodgkin of Midland; one sister, Mrs. Jesse Moe of Boyne City; a half-brother, Jack Sweat of Oklahoma; a half-sister, Juanita King of East Jordan; five grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. from the Pickens-Koops Fuenral Chapel of Lake Odessa. The Rev. I. C. Peters officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Melvin W. Mayberry, Jr. DELTON - Mr. Melvin W. Mayberry. Jr., 41, of 10318 Brickyard Rd., died suddenly Thursday, Dec. 15,1983, at his home. He was bom May 6,1942 in Kennett, Mo., the son of Melvin Sr. and Jessie (Murphy) Mayberry. He lived in Delton for the past two years and was formerly of Detroit. He married Sharon Fitts on May 30,1965 in Detroit He was employed for 10 years with the City of Detroit. He served with the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965. Mr. Mayberry is survived by his wife, Sharon; one daughter, Sheryl Mayberry of Detroit; one son, Scott Mayberry, at home; his mother, Jessie Griffin of Au Gres, Mich. ; four sisters, Mrs. Stanley (Cora) Osborn of Plainwell, Mrs. James (Marie) Ward and Mrs. Anna Wolff, both of Warren, and Mrs. Gloria Garvozos of Detroit; four orothers, James Aaron Pietrzak of Sussex, Wis., Joseph Marion Pietrzak of Milwaukee, Wis., Frank Lewis Pietrzak of Reed City, and John William Griffin of Detroit; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Mr. Lambert Greer of­ ficiated. Interment of cremains was in East Hickory Comers Cemetery. SUNFIELD • Mrs Mae Emily Reahm was born Nov. 14, 1887 at Seneca. 111., the daughter of John S. Gallup and Cora Belle Lewis. She had lived in Michigan for 69 years. She was married first to George Coppess »nd second to Fred Reahm. Both preceded her in death. She was a member of the Sunfield United Brethren Church for many years, but in later years transferred her membership to the Nazarene Church in Punta Gorda, Fla., where she spent many winters. Mrs Reahm is survived by a son. John Coppess of Sunfield; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Adelaide) Dalton and Mrs. Dale (Dorothy) Steward, both of Lake Odessa. Two sons. George and Charles, two daughters. Lucy and Ruth Elizabeth, also preceded her in death. Three stepsons, Kendall, Merwood and Duanne Reahm; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Roy (Pauline) Hough and Mrs. Dennis (Ida) Petrie; 20 grand­ children. 49 great - grandchildren; and three great - great - grandchildren. Memorial services were held at the MapesFisher Funeral Home Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Floyd Nagel, a former pastor of hers, officiated. Interment was in Sunfield Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Jack Coppess. David Dalton, larry Steward. Richard Coppess, Ron Coppess. Bob Rush. Katheryn G. Lyon Leon E. Hynes LAKE ODESSA • Leon E. Hynes, 89, 777 Jordan Lake Ave., Lake Odessa, formerly of Woodland, died Sunday, Dec. 18 at the Provincial House, Hastings. He was bom Oct. 24, 1894 the son of Ed­ ward and Ursula (Wheeler) Hynes. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1911. He married the former Mary Reisinger, No”. 18,1913 in Hastings. She preceded him in death in 1961. He, then, married Alice Boyles Kellar, May 15, 1970. Mr. Hynes owned and operated a hardware and automotive repair business in Woodland, retiring in 1961. He was a charter member of the Woodland Lions Club, Woodland Masons, Knights of Pythias, Fire Department, and attended the Woodland United Methodist Church. He was also the Woodland Twp. cleric for several years. Surviving are his wife, Alice, two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Kathryn) Potter, Mrs. Ceci’ (Gladys) Bennett, Woodland, seven grandchildren, 18 great­ grandchildren; one son, one brother, and one sister preceded him in death. Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 20,2 p.m. at the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Rev. George Speas officiating. Burial is in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service. William H. Clagett HASTINGS - Mr. William Henry Clagett, 93, of 2409 Woodriff Rd., died Saturday, Dec. 17, 1983, at Pennock Hospital. He was born Sept. 21, 1890 in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of William and Mary A. (McCormick) Clagett. He moved to Johnstown Twp. in 1909 where he worked on a farm. He was employed by Consolidated Press & Tool (E.W. Bliss) in 1917. He married Nellie J. Billings Nov. 28,1920. She preceded him in death Feb. 18, 1961. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War I. Mr. Clagett is survived by one son, Wyman of Hastings; one daughter, Mrs. Neil (Melva) Allerding of Hastings; six grand­ children; seven great - grandchildren; one brother, George Clagett of Greenville, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 1 p.rn. from the Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. The Rev. Daryl Kaufman of­ ficiated. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. Valeria Gorodenski . ’rs. Valeria Gorodenski. 82, of 4400 Long Lake Rd., died Saturday. Dec. 17, 1983, at Pennock Hospital. She was bom Nov. 3, 1901 in Czechoslovakia, the daughter of Frank and Antonia (Kratki) Kucera. She came to the United States when she was ten years old. She married Nichola Gorodenski Nov. 29. 1928 in Ripley, N.Y. He preceded her in death in 1967. She was a member of St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, Nashville. Mrs. Gorodenski is survived by three sons, Nicholas and Paul, both of Hastings, and Joe of Nashville; two daughters, Barbara Baldwin of Lansing and Mrs. Eva Haas of Lake Odessa; 18 grandchildren; 17 great ■ giiuidchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Foster of Mosherville and Mrs. Theresa Carter of Shepherd. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Dec. 21 at St. Cyril’s Church of Nashville. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ver­ montville Rosary was Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Vogt Funeral Home, Nashville, at 8 p.m. Zella L. Parker DELTON - Mrs. Charles (Zella L.) Parker, 70, of 6784 Lake Dr., Long Lake, died sud­ denly Friday, Dec. 16, 1983, in Apache Junction, Ariz. She was bom Feb. 25, 1913 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of William and Nellie (Burma) Lambeck. She married Charles Parker on August 1, 1955. She and her husband have spent the past six winters in Apache Junction. She has lived the past 28 years at Long Lake and was formerly of Comstock. Mrs. Parker is survived by her husband, Charles; one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Donna) Klinger of Delton; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Larry (Linda) Spars of Pleasant Hill, Calif, and Mrs. Terry (Sandra) Cambum of Clear Lake, Calif.; two stepsons, Jerry Parker of Walnut Creek, Calif, and Roy Parker of Concord, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; three great - grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Ruth Jager of Fulton, Mrs. Euna Bogema of Comstock, Mrs. Lucille Shearer of Cen­ treville, Mrs. Leanore Dunlap of Galsburg, Mrs. Gertrude Skelton of Gun Lake, and Mrs. Jean Bogema of Kalamazoo; and two brothers, Roy Lambeck of Kalamazoo and Leonard Burma of Comstock. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20 from the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. The Rev. Elmer Faust of­ ficiated. Burial <was in Brush Ridge Cemetery in Hope Township. Nellie‘Peggie’ Miller BARRY COUNTY - Nellie "Peggy” Miller, 71,14350 Banfield Rd., Johnstown Tep., died Thursday, Dec. 15 at Leila Hospital, Battle Creek. She was born in Derby England and came to the United St ates as a baby with her parents. She attended Brownlee Park Schools, Battle Creek. She married David L. Miller. He preceded her in death Sept. 14, 1982. Surviving are two sons, Ray T. Miller, Hastings, Charles K. Miller, Lansing, three daughters, Mrs. Richard -Ann) Welton, Hastings, Mrs. Mary Kerr, Battle Creek, Mrs. John A. (Linda) Craig, Battle Creek, 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one brother, George W'ood, Battle Creek. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 17 at Hebble Funeral Home, Battle Creek with Rev. Lynn W. Wagner of Banfield United Methodist Church officiating. Burial is in Youngs Cemetery. LANSING - Katheryn Gale Lyon, 77, 312 Pin Oak, E. Lansing, formerly of Lake Odessa, died Wed., Dec. 14 at her residence. She was bom Jan. 25, 1906 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Clayton and Mary (King) Packard. Surviving are her husband, Sanford; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Joan) Eyerie, Arlington Heights, III.; three sons, Edmond, Grand Rapids, Edward, Tampa, Fla., James, East Lansing, 17grandchildren,three great-grandchildren, and one great, greatgrandson. Funeral Mass was held Sat., Dec. 17 at St. Edwards Church, Lake Odessa with Father Louis Baudone officiating. Burial is in Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements were by Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Gladys E. Sweet BRADENTON, FLA. - Mrs. Gladys E. Sweet, 79, of 807 Hickory Lane, River Isles, Bradenton, Fla., died Saturday, Dec. 17, 1983. She was born in Clinton City and was a resident of Flint for many years and had lived in Bradenton for the past 14 years. She married Glenn B. Sweet. Memberships included the Bradenton Women's Club and a charter member of the Flint Elks Lodge No. 222 B.P.O.E. Auxiliary. Mrs. Sweet is survived by her husband, Glenn B. Sweet of Bradenton; a daughter, Kay Carolyn Cisler of Middleville; two granddaughters, two sisters, Helen Fowler of St. Johns and Geraldine Halteman of Drummond Island; and a brother, Reginald Stevens of St. Johns. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22 at the First United Methodist Church. Pastor Kenneth Karizen officiated. Burial was in Deepdale Memorial Park, Lansing. Funeral arrangements were by Estes-Leadley Greater Lapsing Chapel. Ward (Jim) Jarrard NASHVILLE - Mr. Ward (Jim) Jarrard, 54, of 10071 Thornapple Lake Rd., died Wednesday, Dec. 14,1983, at Leila Hospital, Battle Creek. He was bom Aug. 29, 1929 in Nashville, the son of Keith and Marie (Elliston) Jarrard. He married the former Janice Sandbrook Aug. 20, 1955 in Woodland. He was in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean Conflict. Mr. Jarrard is survived by his wife, Janice; one son, Cameron, and his wife, Lisa Jarrard, of Wichita Falls, Texas; one daughter, Kim of Rota, Spain, where she is stationed in the service; two brothers, Waynard of Nashville and Ross of Battle Creek; and one sister, Mrs. Gladys Mitchell of Ncshville. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville with the Rev. Leon White of­ ficiating. Burial was in Wilcox Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Ambulance Service. Gerald Thompson HASTINGS - Mr. Gerald Thom’^on, 67, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 1983, at Cadillac Mercy Hospital in Cadillac. He was born in Hastings on Feb. 28, 1916, the son of Walter and Odessie (Fry) Thompson. He was a lifelong area resident and had various employments throughout is working life. Mr. Thompson reposed at the Wren Funeral Home Wednesday evening, Dec. 21. In respect to his wishes, there was no funeral service. Sunday School at 9 45 a m . Worship Ser ing Church Foi Coming laud "Prescriptions" -118 S. Jefferson • 945-3429 Hastings. Michigan Ernest G. VanSyckle HASTINGS - Mr. Ernest G. VanSyckle. 63, of 8805 S. Bedford Rd., died suddenly Friday, Dec. 16. 1983. in Pennock Hospital Emergency Room. He was born Sept. 12, 1920 in Johnstown Township, the son of Henry and Eula tStevens) VanSyckle. He was reared in Johnstown TownsMp and attended Barney Mills School. he married the former Mildred Helmer on June 5.1944. He lived all of his married life in the Dowling area and had been employed for 224 years at General Foods Post Division in Battle Creek until ill health forced his retirement in January 1971. He was a member of the Hastings VFW Post, the Barry County Farm Bureau, a longtime Boy Scout leader of troop 108 and attended Dowling Country Chapel. He was a veteran of World War II. Mr. VanSyckle is survived by his wife, Mildred; one daughter, Mrs. Barney (Sally) Hutchings of Hastings; one son, Richard VanSyckle of Hastings; five grandsons; his mother, Mrs. Eula VanSyckle of Hastings; one sister, Mrs. Keith (Nyla) Buehler of Freeport; and one brother, Voight (Charlie) VanSyckle of Dowling. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 from the Wren Funera) Home of Hastings. The Rev. Lynn Wagner officiated. Burial was in Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital ICU. Tern* and Children W-rJup H.3O and Ham, Evening Service Sunday School. 1030-1! 30 a m Worship 11301m Coffee Hour FAITH BAPTIST CHUHCH. Mrj Ea.t Grand St Mark J Highman. Pastor Ph 94*2828 Sunday School 10 a.m . morn­ ing worship and children * rhun h. Ham. youth meeting*. 5pm. r.>tung worship 6 pm. Thursday prayer meeting 7 pm. Thursday teen claaar* and Primary Adven- CHURCH OF THE NAZAHENE. 1716 North Hr..adsay Rev James Hilgerulort. Pastor Sunday Service* 9 45am Sund.iv School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Prayer Sleeting 7 09 p.m. Wednesday VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH tFull Gcwpeli. 1715 Carlton Center Rd Sunday EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHUHCH. romer al Broadway and Center St.Fr Wayn- Smith. Rector Service* Sunday. Maw and Churrh School 10 a m ALGONQUIN LAKE BIBLE CHI HUH. 2*>2-5 Aiqs.rt Hci. Dirk Taggart. Pastor Churrh phone 918-8482 Sunday Srhool 9 45 a ni . Worship 11am. Junior Chun h Ham. Evening for ail we. Mae Emily Reahm rie5 — HOPE CHUHCH OF THE BRETHREN. M-50 north of Fwport at Kent-Ionia County at Study. Hum .Morning Worship. Ham FID 'kt IKY I'tiKNFJtsWKSUiY AN. Rev To the Colorado Moores... We wish you a Merry Christmas with lots of holiday cheer to reach across the miles and last throughout the new year. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings, Michigan Love always... Moores, Lejins, Jacobs, Goodson .■ ....... -MM- .y— DENTAL-CARE PROFESSIONALS Welcome Wagon offers discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you'd like to discuss our unique program. Hostess/Host Name 000-00Cor451-3144 Ilf/llW I1UI(WI �The Hostings Bonner— Thursday. December 22. 1983. Page 9 what’s cookin’ Aud’s Antics by Elaine Gilbert___________ Santa Claus collectibles This Week Featuring... Anna Cairns — Anna Cairns has always had a lot of irons in the fire. She’s active in everything from local politics to the Farm Bureau. But, she's always given family life a top priority. Other people, in addition to her family, have recognized her accomplishments. Several years ago she was named “Homemaker of the Year” at the Barry County Fair when the contest was first held. Anna also was the runner-up for the title of Michigan Mother of the Year about 20-years ago. A Barry County native, Anna was bom in the Shultz area on property where Marvin Smith's farm is located. She says her parents moved to Carlton Center when she was t.bout three or four years old and Anna attended the one-room school there through eighth grade. She married Clarence Cairns right after graduation from Hastings High School. They lived in Hastings for awhile before they bought out a farm owned by his brother and mother on old M-79. In 1945, Anna and her husband, who worked for Consumers Power Co. in addition to farming, moved to a farm on Charlton Park Rd. The couple's children are Barbara Thornburgh and Lee Cairns who both live nearby and Judy Martin of Battle Creek. There are seven grandchildren. Anna has been involved in the grassroots level of government for 20-years serving as the Baltimore Township Clerk, a position she currently holds. She also spent 20-years as a tester for the Dairy Herd Improvement Association, retiring about nine years ago. Talking about applying for the DHIA tester position back in 1955, she said, "Being a woman, I'm surprised that I got it.” The job meant irregular hours but it was a task she tackled with enthusiasm. “I had the east side of the county, and I would take on other herds too” including some in Middleville and Eaton County. "I had to go to the farms morning and night to weigh and take samples for milk and I did testing for butterfat. When I started there were no computers (to help), I kept the books myself. I had to visit each farm once a month." Anna usually made the rounds to about 2022 farms each month, sometimes getting up as early as 3 a.m., or 5 a.m. or 7 a.m., depending on the schedule variations. •»1 .OlIlV'jThbiM i> iio.lu • (M/l "Sometimes I'd be the one to break track through the snow. There were only three times that I didn't gel to a farm (because of the weather). My husband always saw to it that I had a good car that was in good repair," she said. Another job that occupied Anna during several summers was employment at the former Miller's Dairy Store, located in the building now occupied by Nu-Vision in Hastings. She also helped a local resident, Inder Greenfield, with sewing work. Many years of Anna’s life have been devoted Io4-H. As a youngster, she had three years of 4-H sewing at Carlton Center. She later served as a leader for 25-years. Anna started the Striker 4-H Club when her children were of that age. Then when her grandchildren were 4-Hers, she got involved with the Quimby club. "I’ve taught almost everything in 4-H —” she says, "cooking, sewing, woodworking, knitting, canning, freezing, photography, electricity, and livestock (sheep, hogs, and cattle).” The Barry County Fair week is always circled on her calendar. She guesses that she has been entering exhibits at the fair for at leas* 40-years. She has won a number of blue ribbons for her flowers. This year she also won a State Fair ribbon for a photography entry. Two years ago, she received State Fair ribbons for a rug and an afghan. “In the past, I've had them (ribbons) for canning and baking, but I don't do much of that anymore.” Anna also helps clerk the tractor pull at the fair each year. Taking an active part in the Farm Bureau has been part of her life for about 40-years too. She is the county Farm Bureau’s im­ mediate past president. She’s also served as the president of the Farm Bureau Women. Anna is a member of the Barry-Eaton Michigan Milk Producers Association too. At the Quimby Methodist Chuch, she is the organist and pianist besides serving as president ot the women's society. "I have been a Sunday School teacher in the past and a delegate to the annual conference," said Anna. She also has held nearly every office in the Baltimore Extension Club and currently selves as its lesson leader. nj-. - mm It Hit Fost and easy is the way Anna Cairns describes her recipe for microwave fudge, one of her favorites during the holiday season. A native of Barry County, Mrs. Cairns is active in agricultural organizations and township government. When she s not Busy with clubs and organizations, Anna loves to travel. A favorite trip was one to Alaska which she describes as an interesting place to visit. "We were on our own in some country that was very sparsely settled, so you could see it like it used to be." Going to Australia was probably the most enjoyable trip of all because it was her first "big" trip, she said. A map of the world, marked with places kkj»s 1919, 1923 1933 1935 •rw.™ she has visited, is displayed on a wall of the dining area in her home. Besides having an interest in other countries, Anna is interested in people of other cultures. She’s hosted several ex­ change students including one from Brazil and another from Israel. In the past, during the Christmas holidays, she's also en­ tertained exchange students from Michigan Stale University. One of her favorite hobbies is photography which has been enhanced by her interest in traveling. Family and travel pictures are the types of photos she likes the best. Anna enjoys showing her travel slides to senior citizens and others and she's given slide presentations to Farm Bureau, church groups, the extension group, garden clubs, and the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Sewing, knitting. _..d gardening (growing flowers and vegetables) are other activities she pursues. She also has a green thumb with indoor plants that she enjoys growing in a greenhouse she built herself. "I do carpenter work ocassionally. I’ve done paneling and have built cupboards.” • In the kitchen, during the holiday season, one of Anna's favorite goodies to make is microwave fudge. "It's fast and easy," she says of the fudge recipe. “I've never had a failure on it. The recipe came through extension." Anna’s Microwave Fudge Rtw.r/j’ 1950 1952 New books at Hastings Public Library RumvA IMO K,UU?Aj KK.I?A 1M8, «.K.rv 1970 SWM?A .1978 If you want to market milk, join the dairy farmers who have always marketed the most. All along, there's been one leader m Michigan dairy farming MMPA No other organization in the state involved in milk marketing can offer our range of services Add it up Pricing Leadership. Guaranteed Market. Guaranteed Pay, Quality Testing. Butterfat Testing, Milking Management Program. Information and Public Relations. Political Action and affiliation with organizations that represent you on a regional and nationa* basis Theres much more, including a retirement program MMPA is the strongest voice for the Michigan dairy farming community, heard loud and clear in Mix 1-lb. of powdered sugar with 4-cup cocoa powder or carob powder. Add ‘ 4-pound butter (in chunks). Pour over U-cup milk. Microwave on high for two to three minutes until bubbly. Stir and add 4-cup chopped nuts and 1-teaspoon vanilla. Stir thoroughly and put in a nine-inch buttered square pan. Refrigerate for an hour or until set. Lansing and Washington What it comes down to is there rs simply no better way for you to market your milk For information cali '313) 354-9780 NO ONE CARES MORE. NO ONE DOES MORE. MICHIGAN MILK PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION Among the new non-fiction books at Hastings Public Library is a reprint of Colonel Henry Inman's “The Old Santa Fe Trail." a memorial book donated by a family in memory of Arthur Kennedy. Sr. Another one is Deborah Pickman Clifford's biography of Julie Ward Howe. Mrs. Clifford shews that Julia Ward Howe did more than just write "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." She was an abolitionist, suf­ fragist. preacher, friend of Emerson and Thoreau, and the first woman elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. A third non-fiction addition is the exciting book by Anthony Read and David Fisher •Operation Lucy." Il tells about the most secret spy ring in the second world war. Several new fiction books have also been added to the library's collection. Two of them are "The Best American Humorous Short Stories" and Brel Harte's Selected Western Stories and Poems." Another fiction selection is Peter DeVries ' Madder Music." Il is the tale of a man who thinks he is Groucho Marx. The protagonist thinks poorly of himself and. through some interesting situations, ends up in a sanitarium, posing as Groucho Marx. Laurence M janifer's "Reel", mean while, is a science fiction thnller about The Reel, the Pleasure Planet, the Las Vegas of the Federation. One can get whatever he wants on the Reel if he pays the price Santa Claus figures, dolls, puppets, and other manifestations have been produced ever since Clement C. Moore’s and Thomas Nast's works inspired our mythical Santa nearly 150 years ago. Throughout the 19th Century and into the early decades of the 20th, figures of Santa Claus were made from papiermache, cloth, bisque, wood, glass, pine cones, chalkware and otiier materials. During the 1930s, the marketplace was flooded with inexpensive three-tosix inch Celluloid figures imported from the Far East, mainly Japan. Santa dolls have been manufactured and sold since the earliest years as well. Many were homemade or produced in small numbers by local craftsmen. Practically every material used to make the Santa Claus figures has been adapted for the dolls. Such dolls were dressed in red cloth suits, or other colors, and black leather boots. Often Santa is holding a Christmas tree and almost always has a sack of toys at his side. Some of the Santa dolls by the German firm of Steiff were dressed with fur trim. For awhile, Steiff gave Santa a rubber head. Santa Claus toys are favorites. Commanding most of the attention are the mechanical wonders. The earliest, produced during the 1880s, were usually cast-iron toys with clockwork mechanisms. A notable manufacturer of these was the Althof, Bergmann Co. Making their trackless products distinctive was their Santa Claus figure. At the turn of the century, progress and cost factors doomed the old style of toys, and Santa Claus was now a tin wind-up. These were all the rage al the time. After Work! War II, the plastic Santa mechanical, powered by bat­ teries and imported from Japan, became popular. Most of the regular Santa and sleigh toys are 840-15 inches in length and have two reindeer and a bag of toys. They move about with the aid of three or four wheels hidden on the bottom. A Hubley toy of Santa Claus in such a sleigh, dating to around the early 1900s, recently was auctioned for $500. Another interesting toy was Lionel's "Santa Car", circa 1935, of pressed steel and painted papier-mache. It ran along a piece of track, courtesy of a clockwork mechanism. In the years leading up to World War II, a large ntnnber of North Pole layouts — complete with tiny lead miniature figures of Santa, Mrs. Claus, the elves, reindeer, the Claus home, and the sleigh — were imported into this country. They were handpainted and came mostly from Germany. Another category of Santa collec­ tibles is oldtime banks, particularly the "Santa Claus at the Chimney" cast iron mechanical bank. The idea was to place money in Santa’s hand, and he would drop it down the chimney for you. One recently sold at an auction for just under $1,000, putting it out of the reach of most would-be collectors. For the past 60 years, local banks have found that Santa Claus banks made great premiums at Christmas time, so there is no lack of these from about 1930 to the 1960s and later. Most sell for reasonable prices, usually well under $25. The prize of many a Santa Claus collection is often a 4-to-six-foot tall store display of Santa, once used by some stores during the Christmas season. These cardboard twodimensional stand-ups were furnished to the stores by manufacturers to help promote a company's product. Lithographic displays from the late 19th Century are extraordinarily beautiful and sought after. There’s literally a Santa Claus collectible to fit any pocketbook. If paying $1,000 for a’ 12-inch Father Christmas figure from the 1800s is a bit sleep, there are other wonderful and exciting Santas to be found in any price range and from any era. Within the paper ephemera field, 19th Century advertising trade cards and insert premiums, early 20lh Century picture postcards, and greeting cards of all types from both eras picture a colorful Santa Claus in numerous delightful scenes. Most of those from the Victorian years are lithographs, and the majority of the postcards are embossed. With some exceptions, practically all of these can be pur­ chased for $5 to $10. Santa Claus "hold-to-the-light" postcards, which when held to a strong light suddenly spring into fabulous color and brilliance, currently sell for more than $100 if in excellent condition. Figural Christmas tree ornaments began to become regular features at Christmas around 1900, and a top seller was always Santa Claus. These shaped glass ornaments were imported from Germany in the years prior to World War I. From the 1800s on, Santa tree ornaments were made of paper, spun glass, wood and even wax and, to a certain extent, all of these mr.terials continued to be used well into the 20th Century. Santa Claus tree lights were first sold during the 1920s and 1930s. Figural bottles, Coca-Cola coasters, pin backs and buttons, candy dishes, cookie jars, and so much more have been fashioned in the likeness of Santa for the last 100 years. They are all candidates for a superb collection by themselves or used together. Our own modern age has spawned a host of new Santa Claus collectibles. These include limited edition plates, mugs, and bells. Royal Doulton, Sebastian, and other ceramic and porcelain makers also have begin producing yearly Santa Claus items, mostly on a limited basis as well. Many Santa dolls continue to be made by artisans and hobbyists, often in small quantities. Some of the better ones from these people have the potential to quickly become very collectible. In just three days, Christmas will be here again. Although it's nice to give and receive gifts and share a bountiful meal, remember also to share with your children the stcry of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, so that they, too, will know the true meaning of Christ­ mas. Have a wonderful holiday. �The Hastings Banner—Thursday, December 22, 1983. Page 10 LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the condition* of a certain mort­ gage. mode the 23rd day of Aug­ ust, 1978. executed by B. BRUCE BRENNAN and JOYCE B. BREN­ NAN, husband and wife, as mortgagors, to HASTINGS SAV­ INGS « LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan corporation, doing business at hostings. Michigan, as mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on August 25. 1978. in Liber 237 of mortgages, on page 856. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice Twenty-two Thousand Five Hundred Eleven and 55/100 ($22,5)1.55) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proceed­ ing at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sole in said mort­ gage contained having become operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on Friday. January 20. 1984 at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or ven­ due. for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest thereon at twelve and one-half (12'6%) percent per annum, as specified in the Loan Modification Agreemer. dated August 10. 1983. together with the legal costs and charges of sale, including the attorney fees as provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgages mentioned and described os follows, to-wit: A parcel of land in the Southwest one quarter of Section 8. Town 3 North. Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point which lies due North 1349.51 feet, thence North 75* West 350.46 feet, thence North 77* 26' West. 342.07 feet, thence South 6* 33' West 170.60 feet from the South one-quarter post of said Section 8 for place of beginning, thence South 6’ 33' West 207 feet, thence North 84’ T W West 206 feet, thence North 5’ 52’ 30" East 207 feet, thence South 84’ 7' 30" East 206.50 feet to the place of beginning, Yankee Springs Township. Barry County, Michigan. Length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A.3240 C.L. (1948) Section 600.3240 is six (6) months. Dated: December 19. 1983 Richard H. Shaw (P-20304) Attorney for Hastings Savings & Loan 215 South Church Street Hastings. Ml 49058 |.|9 SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSNIP MATO DECEMBER 7. 1983 Reports of committees presen­ ted. Permit approved to dredge area for beach at Mill Lake. Fire report acrepted. Authorized payment of bills in amount of $5,663.44. June Doster. Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Stevens (12-22) ESTATE SALE I. Max Vi pond, Personal Rep­ resentative for the Estate ol Anna Huntzinger, hereby offer for sole at private sole tn the highest bidder the property Ioca'ed at 803 6th Avenue. Lake Odessa. County of Ionia. Michigan Bids will be taken at the office of C. Ronald Von Buren. Attorney for the estate. 1005 4lh Ave.. Lake Odessa. Michigan. We rese've the right to reject any and all bids. Interested parties may in­ spect the property by contacting Max Vipond 374-8651. 12-22 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage mode the 9th day ol January 1978. by Ronald O Smith and Ruth A. Smith, husband and wife. as mortgagors, to the United States of America. as mortgagee, and recorded on January 9. 1978. in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 234 of mortgages on pages 449-452; and assumed by Robert S. Busick; AND. Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage made the 17th day of December 1979. by Robert S. Busick. as mortgagors to the United Stales of America. as mortgagee, and recorded on December 17. 1979, in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Liber 244 of mortgages on pages 277280; AND. Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain -nortgoge made the 26th day of June 1980. by Robert S. Busick and Alice Marie Busick. husband and wife, as mortgagor*, to the United State* of America. at mortgagee, and recorded on June 26. 1980. in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Liber 245 of mortgages on pages 631634; on which mortgages there is claimed to due and unpaid at the date of this Notice Twenty Four Thousand Eighty One and 90/100 Dollars ($24,061.90) principal and Six Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Five and 93/100 Dollars ($6,795.93) Interest; no suit or proceeding at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgages, and the power of sale contained in said mortgages having become operative by reason of such default; NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is Hereby Given that on January 19. 1984 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the east door of the Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sole and sold to the highest bidder, at public sale, for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgages, together with the legal costs and charges of sole provided by law and in said mortgages, the lands and premises in said mortgages mentioned and described, as follows, to-wit: That property located in Barry County In the Stole of Michigan The south one-half of the east one-half of Lot 943 and the south one-half of the Lol 944 of the City, formerly Village, of Hastings, according to the recorded plot thereof. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period will be one month from the foreclosure sole. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount ol the bid at the fore­ closure sale plus interest and any unpaid encumbrance* on the property from dote of sale. Dated December 8. 1983. For additional information, please contact UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through Farmer* Home Adminittralion, Room 209. 1405 South Harriton Rood, East Lansing, Michigan 48823. mortgagee. 12-29 Subscribe to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 NOTICE of BARRY COUNTY REPUBLICAN CONVENTION Wednesday, January 11,19S4 • 7:30 P.M. BARRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE. HASTINGS Notice is hereby given that a County Convention of those persons elected and appointed os Republican precinct dele­ gates in and following the election ol August 2. 1982 will be held for the purpose of electing five delegates and five al­ ternate* from that portion of Barry County within the Third Congressional District and eight delegates and eight alter­ nate* from that portion of Borry County within the Fifth Con­ gressional District to the Republican State Convention to be held January 27-28. 1984 at Grand Rapids, and for the pur­ pose ol determining the preference of Republicans in Barry County for the Republican nomination for President of the United Stales. In accordance with Michigan Election Law. delegates to the state convention will be chosen from specially-created dis­ tricts by formula determined at the County Convention. Dele gates to the County Convention shall caucus in their respec­ tive jurisdictional area* to elect the total number of delegate* and alternates they ore entitled to hove. Vacancies for any county delegate district may be filled with Republicans from those units who are registered electors but only by action of the entire convention. The January 27-28 State Convention will be held for the pur­ pose of electing the delegate* and alternate* to the Repub­ lican Notional Convention. Delegates elected to the State Convention from Borry County shall meet in either the 3rd or 5th Congressional District Caucus on Friday. January 27 at 9.00 p.m. to elect three National Convention Delegates and three National Convention Alternates from each Congression­ al District as well as Republicans to be elected to other Con gressional District positions. In addition to receiving reports from District Caucuses held the previous night, a National Committeeman and National Committeewomon will also be elected at the State Convention Saturday. January 28. 1984 ot 9:30 a.m. AH Republicans in Barry County ore welcome to attend both the County and State conventions. KENNE1H RADANT. County Chairman ORDINANCE NO. 181 CITY OF HASTINGS AN ORDINANCE TO REGU­ LATE THE BURNING OF REFUSE AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF HAS­ TINGS. WHEREAS, the regulation ol burning of combustible mater­ ials within the city limits is a matter concerning the public health, safety and welfare and WHEREAS, the City of Hos­ tings desires to set forth regu­ lation pertaining Io the burning of materials within the city limits. NOW. THEREFORE. THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS THAT: Section 1. Sec'ion 11.14 of the Hastings City Code is hereby repealed. Section 2. A new section 11.14 Is added to the Hostings City Code to read os follows: "Section 11.14 Burning of Re­ fuse and Other Combustible Ma­ terials. (a) No person or persons shall burn any refuse, including paper, paper boxes, combust­ ibles. garbage, leaves, wooden boxes or other flammable mo tericl within the City of Hastings, except as such material herein­ before described shall be burned and enclosed in a forcefired in­ cinerator or retort for reducing such substances to ashes, or ex­ ceptions as hereafter provided. (b) Any person or persons who desire to burn refuse as described in subsection (a) of this section must moke applica­ tion in writing to the fire marshal of the City of Hastings for a permit to construct said forcefired incinerator in the city. If allowed, plans and con­ struction of all refuse inciner­ ators. except for household use. must be reviewed and approved by thn air pollution control section of the Michigan Deportment of Public Health, permit application forms are available on request from the department of public health. (c) Any forcefired incinerator or retort for burning of such paper, rubbish or other inflam­ mable material shall be subject to inspection by the fire marshal of the City of Hostings, or any­ one delegated by him to make such inspections. Said inspector shall have the duty and author­ ity to condemn any such Inciner­ ator found to be dangerous, im­ properly constructed or not con­ forming with this section. (d) There shall bo no burning after 9:00 p.m. Leaves shall not be burned on any asphalt street in the City of Hastings. However, leaves may be burned in any regularly used driveway or gar­ den space, if such burning is properly supervised and attend­ ed. so as not to endanger any surrounding buildings or other property. (e) Burning of buildings or building demolition materials, automobile bodies, tires, plastic or other highly flammable, toxic or explosive materials shall not be allowed without special approval of the local health department and the fire marshal of the City of Hastings. (f) A permit for the burning of trees, logs, brush and stumps at land clearing operations may be allowed, unless it creates a nui­ sance or hazard to health. Tires, plastic and similar materials shall not be used in such fires. (g) Special or unusual burning problems not covered in the above listings should be discus­ sed with the local health depart­ ment or the fire marshal of the City of Hastings. (h) Any person who violates the provisions of this section, shall, on conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) and imprisonment in the Borry County Jail not to exceed ninety (90) days, and cost* of prosecu­ tion." Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after publication. Adopted at a regular meeting of the Hastings City Council held on the 28th day of November. 1983. Voting for Adoption 8. Voting against Adoption 0. I. Sharon Vickery, being the duly elected city clerk, do hereby certify that the aforesaid ordin­ ance was duly adopted at a meeting of the city council, held on the 28th day of November. 1983. SHARON VICKERY. City Clerk 12-22 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE File No. 18.874 Estate of THELMA JONES. Deceased. TAKE NOTICE: Bernice Leonard has been appointed Independ­ ent Personal Representative of the Estate of Thelma Jones, who died October 23. 1983. who lived at Route 1. Dowling. Michigan, and whose Social Security Num­ ber was 374-58-2477. Creditors ore notified that copies of all claims against the deceased must be presented, personally or by mail, to both the personal representative and to the court on or before four (4) months from the date hereof or four (4) months after the claim becomes due, whichever is later. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned to persons appearing of record entitled thereto. Dated: Dec. 22. 1983. Independent Personal Representative: Burnice Leonard 8540 Bird Rood Hastings. Ml 49058 Attorney: Thoma* R. Blaising (P24868) 701 Michigan National Bank Bldg Battle Creek. Michigan 49017 (616)962 9058 12-22 KOOISTRA. HOOGEBOOM, SULLIVAN & PETTINGA Rogers Professional Building 2737 DeHoop Avenue. S.W. Wyoming. Michigan 49509 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage mode Moy 25. 1979, bv Jack B. Hull, a single man, as mortgagor, to the Wayland State Bank (now known as United Community Bank), a cor­ poration organized under the lows of the State of Michigan, as mortgagee, and recorded on Moy 31. 1979. in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 241 of Mortgages, on Page 43b. on which mortgage is claimed to be due and unpaid to date of this notice the sum of Nine Thou­ sand, One Hundred Thirty-One and 91/100 Dollars ($9,131.91), including interest at eleven per­ cent (11%) per annum on rhe un­ paid balance of the mortgage, computed to dote of first pub­ lication; no suit or proceeding in law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debts or any part of the debts secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale in said mortgage con­ tained having become operative by reason of such default. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on December 28. 1983 at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, local time, at the East front door of the County Courthouse, City of Hostings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bid­ der ot public auction for the pur­ pose of satisfying the amount due and unpaid upon such mort­ gage together with eleven per­ cent (11%) interest, legal costs and charges and expenses, including the attorney fee allow­ ed by law, and all taxes and in­ surance permiums paid by the mortgagee before sale, the land and premises in said mort­ gage mentioned and situated in the Village of Freeport. Town­ ship of Thornapple. County of Barry, State of Michigan, des­ cribed as follows: Parcel of Land in the Northeast '/« of Section I, Town 4 North, Range 9 West, Described a* com­ mencing 4 rods West and 4 rods South of the Northwest Corner of Lot 5, Block 3, Village of Free­ port. according to the recorded Plat thereof, thence West 8 rods. South 4 rods. East 8 rods. North 4 rods to the place of beginning. The redemption period, pursuant tc low. is six (6) months from the time of such sale. Dated: November 16. 1983 Mortgagee: Wayland Stale Bonk (now known as United Community Bank) 103 South Main Wayland, Michigan 49348 KOOISTRA. HOOGEBOOM, SULLIVAN & PETTINGA Attorneys at Law By Kenneth C. Hoogeboom (P27416) BUSINESS ADDRESS: Rogers Professional Building 2737 DeHocp Avenue, S.W. Wyoming, Michigan 49509 PHONE: (616)531-6060 (12-22) Woodland News Late in November. George Schaibly drove with his brother, Hobart, to Bradenton. Fla George stayed with Hobart until December 13 when he flew from Sarasota to Grand Rapids. While he was in Florida, George and Hobart visited the Corkscrew Swamp Natural Area. Hobart will spend the winter in Florida. Woodland Lions Club recently honored Kirk Foreman for exemplary service to the Village of Woodland. Kirk is a village em­ ployee who has done many things on his own to improve conditions in the village. He was given an insulated hunting jacket for winter wear. The Luiher League of the Zion Lutheran Church held a Christmas supper for the senior citizens of the church at 5 p.m. on Sunday. The young people planned, prepared and served dinner for 26 people. They served salad, chicken soup, and dessert. The guests were welcomed to the dinner by Andrew Markwart, while Nate Wright asked a blessing. Those youngsters who worked on the meal were: Andrew Markwart, Nate Wright. Tina and Tim Lind, Tracy Allerding, Brenda and Brian Smith, Buffy Baitinger, Corrie Farlee, Scott and Jay Duff, Brenda Raffler, Tamj Makely, Tim Rogers, Yvonne MacKenzie, and Lisa and Lee Hetchler. Mr. Matthew Weiland from Lansing was a special guest at the dinner. He is the father of Mrs. Carol Duff and the grandfather of Scott and Jay Duff. He had come for the Christmas program that followed the dinner. Claude and Mary Smith are the adult advisors of the Luther League. Colin Randall, three-year-old son of Pastor Clifford Randall, suffered from an ear problem last week, but he is nearly recovered now. His grandparents, Car] and Clara Hanson, came from Muskegon on Saturday to help celebrate both Colin’s third birthday and the fifth birthday of his sister, Carrie. They spent the night at the parsonage and returned home to Muskegon after church services on Sunday morning. The Hansons plan to return to Woodland for Christmas. Sixteen ladies met in the Woodland Lions Den last Tuesday at noon for the Woodland Women’s Study Club Christmas salad lun­ cheon and party. Hostesses were Carol Enz and Lucy Classic. The head table was decorated with a large poinsettia, plus the gifts that were brought for the gift exchange NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage mode by WILLIAM C. KIRKS and LOIS KIRKS, husband and wife, (who hove subsequently conveyed their in­ terest in the pr«nr:*cs to Gory A. Tallenger o-»J Sandra J. Tallenger. husband and wife, by warranty deed recorded in Liber 408 of Deeds page 910. in the Office ol lhe Register of Deeds for Borry County. Michigan). Io ALBERT E. TALLENGER. dated August 14. 1991. and recorded in lhe Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on August 18. 1981. in Liber 249 of Mortgages on MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE Page 239, which mortgage was The real estate mortgage subsequently assigned to give- by JERRY GROESSER. a ALBERT E. TALLENGER. Trustee single man. to FIRST OF AMER­ of the Albert E. Tallenger Living ICA BANK - MICHIGAN. N.A. Trust UDT Dated April 26. 1982. (formerly known as The First which Assignment of Mortgage National Bank and Trust Com­ was recorded in lhe Office ol pany of Michigan), under date the Register ol Deeds for the of April 26, 1978, recorded May County of Barry. State of 1. 1978 and recorded in Liber Michigan, on Moy 7. 1982 in 235. Page 765, in the Office of Liber 250 of Mortgages on Page the Register of Deeds for Barry 967. on which mortgage there is County. Michigan, is in default. claimed to be due al lhe dote of The amount claimed to be due this notice, the sum of Sixteen thereon at the dote of this no­ Thousand Six Hundred Two and tice, for principal, interest, and 70/100 Dollar* ($16,602.70). late charges is the sum of together with interest at Seven TWELVE THOUSAND NINE percent (7%) per annum from HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE AND May 15. 1983. and no 58/ 1UC ($12,959.58) DOLLARS proceedings having been insti­ and no proceedings have been tuted to recover the debt now instituted tj recover the debt remaining secured by said now remaining secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof, mor Igage or any port thereof. whereby the Power of Salo con­ NOW. THEREFORE, notice is tained in said mortgage has be­ hereby given that by virtue of come operative; the rower of sale contained in NO'"' THEREFORE. Notice is said mortgage and the statutes Hereby Given by virtue of the in such case mode and provided, Power of Sale contained in soid said mortgage will be mortgage and in pursuance of foreclosed by sale of the prem­ the statute in such case made ises described therein at public and provided. *he said auction to the highest bidder, in mortgage will be lore 'osed by the North entrance to the Be rry a sale of the premises therein County Court House. Hastings. described or so much thereof as Michigan, that being lhe place may be necessary, at public of holding the Circuit Court for auction, to the highest bidder said County, on January 27. on the inside of lhe East door of 1984. at 1:00 o'clock in the after­ the Barry County Court House in noon for the purpose of satisfy­ the City of Hostings, and County ing the amount* due on said of Barry. Michigan, that being mortgage plus interest at 9.0% the place of holding the Circuit per annum, together with the Court in and for said County, on legal costs, statutory attorneys' Thursday. December 29. 1983 fees and also any loxes and in­ w‘ 1:00 o'clock local time in the surance that said mortgagee a ternoon of said doy. and said does pay on or prior to the dote r emises will u sold to pay the of soid sole. amount so as oioresaid then The premise* to be sold ot due on said mortgage, together said sale are situte'ed in the with Seven percent (7%) Township of Orangeville. County interest, legal co*’*- a"orney's of Barry. State of Michigan, and fees.and also any ’o**»* ond described as follows: insurance that soid Mortgagee Lot 36 and the Easterly 15 feet of doe* pay on or prior ’a the date Lot 37 of the Plat of Parker Pork, of said *He according to the Plat thereof os The premises ’o b® *o,d a’ recorded in Liber 2 of the Plat*. sa.d sale are described os Page 46. Barry County Records. follows; Subject to any and all conditions, Lol Twenty-live (25). Northboy restrictions. limitations and according to the P|a’ ’hereof as easements of record recorded in Liber 4 ol Plots Pogo It is understood and agreed by 32. Barry County Records. Subject to easements and and between the parties hereto that the above described restrictions ol records Barry Township. Barry County. premises ore occupied and mort­ Michigan gaged as one parcel. The length ol the redemption The period of time allowed period as provided by low is six for redemption is six (6) month* from the date of sole. (6) months from the time of sale. Dated: December 15. 1983 Dated November >8 1983 FIRST OF AMERICA BANK SCHROEDER OeGRAW. MICHIGAN. N A KENDALL & MAYHALL BY Rita I. Repko Attorneys for Mortgagee ITS; Attorney By Ronald J DeGrow HOWARD 8 HOWARD. P C Business Address 400 Kalamazoo Building 203 East MichiganAvenue Kalamazoo Michigan 49007 Marshall. Michigan 49068 Telephone (616) 382-1483 1-19 12-22 NOTICE of MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been made in the conditions of a certain Mort­ gage mode by ROBERT D. ORR and VIRGINIA L. ORR. husband ond wile to FIRST FEDERAL SAV­ INGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO, a United States Corporation, doted June 29. 1978. and recorded in lhe office of lhe Register of Deeds for the County of Borry and State ol Michigan, on July 3. 1978. in Liber 236 on Page 935. on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dole of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of TWENTY­ EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUND­ RED TWENTY-THREE AND 54/100 ($28,923.54) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt now re­ maining secured by said Mort­ gage, or any port thereof, whereby the power of sale con­ tained in said Mortgage has be come operative; Now Therefore. Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in soid Mortgage and in pursuance of the statute in such case made and provided, lhe soid Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises therein described or so much thereof os may be necessary, al public auction, to the highest bidder, ot the East front door. Courthouse, in the City of Hastings, and County of Berry. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Tuesday. January 10. 1984. al 1:00 o'clock (EST) in the after­ noon of soid day. and soid prem­ ises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on soid Mortgage together with 9.5 percent interest, legal costs. Attorneys' fees and also any taxes and insurance tha said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the dote of soid sale; which soid premises are describ­ ed in said Mortgage os follows; to wit: Land situate ond being in the Township of Barry, County of Borry State of Michigan, des­ cribed as; Lots 116. 117 and 118 Fair Lake Pork Annex, according to the recorded Plat thereof in Liber 4 of Plots. Page 63. Borry County Records. The original amount secured by soid Mortgage was TWENTY­ SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDDRED ANO NO 100 ($27,500.00) DOLLARS so that the amount claimed to be due hereon is more than 66’ > % of the original indebtedness secured by soid Mortgage, ond the property hereinabove described is not more than three (3) acres in size and is residential property not exceeding lour (4) units. The period of redemption will be six (6) months from date of sale. DATED December 2. 1983 FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO Mortgagee John M. Wells. Attorney for Mortgagee Business Address 346 West Michigan Avenue Kolomzoo. Michigan 49007 12 29 by Catherine Lucas Alter the ladies enjoyed a lavish lunch, their guest speakers arrived from the high school. Bengt Ljungner. a boy from Sweden who is an exchange student at Lakewood High School, showed pictures of his home, his family, and the surrounding areas of Sweden. He also showed pictures of Stockholm, including some of the Stockhom City Hall where the Nobel prizes are awarded. Bengt lives in a small town with 1,500 inhabitants in the southern part of Sweden His mother teaches crafts in a home for elderly persons and his father works in an electric power station. The club members were shown samples of several of the crafts that Bengt's mother teaches al the home and brochures of beautiful Swedish crystal and wood carvings. Later, Margarita Margolles, a girl whose parents came from Spain to Mexico and who is now an exchange student at Lakewood High School, also spoke to the club members. Margarita’s family own a Spanish restaurant near Matzalan in Mexico, and she plans to study restaurant management in college. Margarita also showed pictures and crafts, including textiles from Mexico. She said that she did not know any English when she arrived in Michigan in late August, but she surely does very well with the language now. Each of the exchange students were given a small gift in appreciation of their talks, and lhe members of the club exchanged gifts. No business was conducted. Mr. and Mrs. Morrell Smith of Woodland went to the Mui liken Masonic beef and noddle dinner on Sunday. Douglas and Diane (Cowley) MacKenzie are expected home from Michigan Tech in the U.P. on Wednesday of this week for the Christmas holidays. The Woodland Lions Club held their Christmas party at a restaurant in Mid­ dleville last Tuesday evening. There were 45 peoph at the party. Swiss steak and turkey slices were the entree. After dinner, the club members and guests were entertained by Jody Farman, her daughters, Jessica and Jamie, and Marlin Habecker who sang Christmas and religious songs. Mrs. Farman played the piano and Mr. Habecker supplied a large sound system which enhanced the music. Jody Far man’s husband, Jim. was a special guest of the Lions Club at dinner as was Mrs. Marilyn Habecker. the wife of Marlin. Three fruit baskets and several gag gifts were raffled off to the ladies. The Kilpatrick Missionary Society held its monthly missionary dinner on Wednesday, Dec. 14, in the church basement at noon. They served turkey and dressing. Probably because of the very cold weather, or because people were busy preparing for Christmas, only 20 people attended the dinner this month. The dinner is held on the second Wednesday of each month and anyone is welcome. The Sunday School Christmas Program was held at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday evening. There were readers, speakers, •’Mary", "Joseph”, shepherds, and 21 binging angels in the program. Jeanette Markwart played the piano fur the program and Eve Wright directed the children’s singing. Connie Green planned the costumes. Around 60 children participated in the program. After the Christmas program, a refresh­ ment fellowship was held in the Fireside Lounge in the church basement. Cookies and drinks were served. Luella Smith came home to Woodland last week from the ranch in Arkansas where she and her husband, Jim, are raising cattle. Their daughter, Diane, is living in Ute family home and caring for the property here on Wellman Road. Luella will stay through the holiday season, and Jim will drive up for a few days around Christmas. Efforts in Lake Odessa will bring doll house to VFW children’s home Take the carpentry skills of a Lake Odessa man. the generosity of a Lake Odessa woman, and the time and interest of the VFW Post 4461 in that community. Put them all together and they result in a wonderful gift that is sure to bring Christmas joy to the children who live at the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars National Home near Eaton Rapids. The gift is a gigantic doll house that was built by Carl Behnke of l^ike Odessa Behnke, 80. who has built hundreds of doll houses over the years for children at various schools and in­ stitutions, says this one is his largest ever and measures 42-inches long, 36-inches wide and is 28-inches high. The lumber for the project was donated by Alona Allen of Jordon Lake Highway. “I didn't even know her.” says Behnke, "she just called up one day and asked 'are you the man who builds doll houses?’ She said she had the lumber available after remodeling her kit­ chen. The doll house will be donated to the children at the VFW National Home through the Ixike Odessa VFW Post 4461. It will be presented to the home at a Christmas party there this Friday. Behnke plans to don his Santa suit for the oc­ casion so the gift will be coming from Santa. Ac­ companying him will be Clare Roth, ninth district VFW commander; and George Johnson Sr., com­ mander of post 4461. Benhke has really outdone himself in the construction of the hig doll house which he started building on Labor Day. The house has a built in radio, little electric lights indoors and out. two fireplaces, flower boxes planted with artificial flowers and a door bell chime. Roth said children who live at the National Home are anywhere from three-yearsold to about college age. The National Home was founded by the VFW in 1925 to provide a child care program for children of deceased or totally disabled VFW members. The home has been designed to provide an atmosphere and en­ vironment of the normal American Home. Rather than being a largestructured institution, the 'Home' is actually com­ prised of 34-individual homes that are called cottages. Children live in the cottages as small family groups under lhe supervision of a housemother. COMMON COUNCIL December 12. 1983 Common Council met in reg­ ular session in the City Council Chambers, City Hall. Hastings. Michigan on Monday, December 12, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Cook presiding. Present at roll coll were Coun­ cil Members: Bennett, Birke, Cusack. Fuhr. Gray. Jasperse Spuckma.i, Vaughan. Moved by Jasperse. support­ ed by Cusack that the minutes of the November 28. meeting be approved as read, and signed by the Mayor ond City Clerk. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Invoices read: Burroughs Corp........... $3,807.14 UM. Miller t Assoc.... 1.261.33 Raymer......................... 7,366.00 Moved by Cusack, supported by Spock man that the above in­ voices be allowed os read. Yeas: Vaughan. Spockmon. Josperse. Gray. Fuhr. Cusack, Birke and Bennett. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. support­ ed by Fuhr, that the maintenance agreement with C & R Appliance Service Inc. be approved for $317.30 weekly lor one year and the Mayor be authorized to sign agreement. Yeas: Bennett. Birke. Cusack. Fuhr. Gray. Jasperse. Spockmon ond Vaughan. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Bennett, supported , by Cusack that the correspond­ ence from Deloitte. Hoskin* ond Sells, the auditing firm for the City, be referred to the Finance Committee. Yeas: All. Absent None. Carried. Moved by Fuhr, supported by Gray that the letter from the Deportment of Commerce, stat­ ing that an application had been made to the Liquor Control Com­ mission by Steven Jon Robinson to transfer ownership of >983 84 SDM license business from Selma L. and Thomos J. Robinson at 24) E. Slate Rd. be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Vaughan that the letter of resignation from Franklin Compbell be received wl*h regrets. Yeos; Vaughan, Spackman, Jarperse, Gray. Fuhr, Cusortc, Birke and Bennett. Absent: None Carried. Moved by Jasperse. support­ ed by Gray that the letter from Nina Wright objecting to the ban on burning be received and placed on file. Yeas: Ali. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Bennett, supported by Spackman that the Final Plan on the Borry County Solid Waste Management Plan be received and placed on file in the Clerks Office for inspection. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Bennett that the minutes of the Special Planning Commission meeting on November 28. ond regular meeting December 5. 1983 be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Vaughan that the Council approve the criteria for lhe Commercial Tax Abatement PA 255 os guidelines as recom­ mended by the Planning Com­ mission. Yeos; All. Absent' None. Carried. Moved by Spackman. supported by Vaughan that lhe November 30. budge* reports la received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spockman. support­ ed by Cusack that the City Clerk transfer $265,000.00 from the Water Receiving Fund to the Water Improvement ond Exten­ sion Fund. Yeas: Bennett, Birke, Cusack. Fuhr. Gray, Jasperse. Spockmon and Vaughan. Absent: None. Carried. Mary Spackman reported on the computer progress and stat­ ed that the City is not ready Io moke a decision at this time as 1o whether we will go with the County or not. Mary Spackman reported that the Building Inspectors position is to be advertised. Moved by Spockmon, support­ ed by Bennett, that the Chief of Police reinstate a detective ond hire a now patrolman ond that $8,500.00 be transferred from unappropriated surplus and the budget amended to Police Department Wages 10)-J01-702 accordingly. Yeas: Vaughan, Spackman, Jas­ perse. Gray. Fuhr. Cusack, Birke and Bonnett. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spackman. support­ ed by Gray that lhe City Clerk transfer $8,000.00 from unap­ propriated surplus ond amend the Police Department Budget, Police Wage* 101-301-702 to cover retro active poy under the new police contract. Yeas: Bennett, Birke. Cusock. Fuhr. Gray. Jasperse. Spockman ond Vaughan. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Spackman, supported by Cusock that the letter from The Department of Treasury concerning our audit of 6/30/83 be received and placed on file as the letter has been answered by the City Clerk. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Bennett, supported by Gray that the police report for November be received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. Moved by Gray, supported by Spackman to adjourn at 8:10 p.m. Pead ond approved: William R. Cook. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk �The Hastings Banner- Thursday. December 22, 1983. Page 11 Mixed success for teams so far Saxon sports teams take break for holidays SPORTS ...ata glance by Steve Vedaer Eddie The ringing of the telephone late one laugh r” r __ \ like _ andJ call people Eddie night jarred me awake from the "professional students/’ comfort of the couch. *t seemed Eddie was one of those The voice of an old friend relayed a people that simply couldn't find their sad piece of news that, thinking about niche. First it was basketball then it now, shouldn't have surprised me. baseball. Then it was one college and Eddie was dead. then it was another. And I knew without ever having to see He didn t like the coach, the coach any autopsy what had happened to didn't like him. He couldn't cut the Eddie. He had died from too much classroom work, so he cut classes. frustration and disapointment. Problems, problems, problems. One There was no doubt in my mind; it right after another. had all finally gotten to him. And somewhere in the midst of ail You see, Eddie had been an old high these perplexities Eddie lost that school teammate of ours. He could pick deadlj jumper and he lost that knack of off the skipping grounder in the hole o. going into the hole after the sure fire hit the 20-foot jumper as cooly as base hit. anybody I'd ever seen. But I guess it was right around that But those feats had been recorded in time that Eddie lost something far a packed gymnasium or on a dusty more important than baskets and baseball field. ground balls. It was a whole different ballgame in the classroom, with his friends, or at Eddie lost Eddie. home. Especially at home. They tell me he came home one day Part of it came down to the fact Eddie and just never went back to college. was just different than us. It was all The last I ever saw of Eddie was just a game to the rest us. but to Eddie, playing pool in some dingy tavern on it was much more. the edge of town. I guess the best way to describe He still knew how to hustle people. Eddie was that he was a Jg fish in a But now he was hustling for bucks in­ little pond. And he loved being in the stead of entertaining us with his antics. water. And so when that phone call came a He just couldn't swim. while back I guess I shouldn't have He was pampered in high school and been overly taken back. It was one of courted by the colleges. Eddie’s those bullets in life you know are parents, unfortunately, were caught up inevitable but keep dodging for as long in it all and maybe that had something as you can. to do with his final outcome. I guess Eddie just got tired of dodging I don’t know. I don’t even like to think them. about it I wonder a lot about Eddie these Eddie’s whole life was shooting his days. Maybe if he had tried a different jumper or hitting another double up the direction with his life — or had had alley. someone like a teacher or parent to Schoo) work? Aw, it was just a waste show him a different direction — he of time, a pain, he used to tell us. would have made it. He didn’t care if he ever cracked a Maybe he would have realized there book. He used to think Thoreau was a is far, far more to life than the alley-oop shortstop for Cleveland in the 50s and play or doubleheaders. that Newton was a backup guard with Maybe he would have learned that the Knicks. success can’t be measured in terms of And we would al) laugh. Geez, that wins and losses or what happens on a Eddie was a pistol. basketball floor or baseball field. Good ole Eddie. You finally got your Mtoyou* ' " ’ Who knows, maybe he’d st ill be alive, educatyou? fwal though all TtkeH P^bly isn’t anything saddpr The trtMl^vai though, 4e dll liked "" a , Lnougn. ue allTIked thana wasted life. A life that could have Lddie. Underneath all that, at least — should have — amounted to what 1 thought was a put-on exterior, something...maybe even something was a decent guy. special There were scads of people who I think towards the end Eddie might wanted to be just like Eddie. And why have realized what had happened to not? Eddie was cool. him — where and why he had gone Well. Eddie finally found his college wrong. or it found him. Or should I sav He knew it had all been right there in colleges. front of him staring him in the face. When I was trundled off to my “in­ It's too bad life doesn’t grant second stitution othigher learning" we used to i chances. by Steve Vedder Points per game and O'Mara said he is The Christmas break may work in two •ooking better than Rudolph's nose in the fog. radically different fashions for the Hastings “I ’hink he's playing better than last wrestling and basketball teams 8 year," said O'Mara. "He’s a better allThe Saxons mat men have coach Dave around player. He's doing everything it takes Fudrr°"'",,rl,fle Puzzled with its 5-3 orerelt *°r us to win.” and“"JWln Va)le7 records. They can use The hasV Hr >1 refirQUP‘ng session, While O'Mara is satisfied with the eagers. haTtL^nn lba ) team' °n the Ottler hand' Furrow would like tosee his wrestler; a little Thl a. Phzzie to coach Dennis O'Mara. rcore consistent. The third-year head coach says his team is “We should be 8-0." he said. “In every playing well with three wins stuffed neat™ in other meet we've wrestled poorly. I don’t their Christmas stockings ? know why. Maybe we re not mentally O'Mara would just as soon skip St. Nick ready. ” 3 and play more ball while the going is good. There are several Hastings individuals But the basketball team is off until its Dec. 27 home opener against Parchment while the that are off to fine starts, though. For in­ nexhl,?”«l ,s Jan- 5 « H»lsl£ stance junior captain Dave Kensington is 13l and has recorded 11 pins. Even though the Saxon eagers have been Other nifty records are Hutch Clason al 11ranked as high as ninth by th Detroit News 3, Floyd Gates and Archie Leatherman at ioO Mara is very wary of the ratings game, 4 and Brent Cook at 10-5. he i"re 51111 ,ra‘ed in another month I'll Furrow says the Jan. 7 L.H. Lamb tour­ refXt)?, PE'er' he said “"’s ni« 10 »e nament at Hastings will be loaded with rated but we have a ways to go yet.” talented wrestlers and teams. He points to Wher<- the team is going is into the lion’s Lakeview, unbeaten in duals with one win den After the home opener on Dec. 27 and one runnerup spot in two previous Hastings goes back on the road against titletournaments, and Grand Rapids Union, S5fA°n Jan 3 and then home which finished second in a 22-team tour­ again for defending champion Albion three nament, as the tourney favorites. days later. “There are no easy weight classes in this O’Mara said those two battles will be the tournament." said Furrow. f .his y°?ng’ bul ta,enled* ‘earn. As for the Twin Vai ley, Furrow said it’s too We 11 find out what kind of a team we are early to tell much, but a pair of 10-point in the next couple of weeks," he agreed “If losses to Marshall and Sturgis have left we do well in those two games that'll be a big Hastings on the outside looking in. plus. ° "We could mess things up for the other O'Mara said his team has played with teams," said Furrow. excellent intensity on defense while the The Hastings volleyball team opens play shooting and rebounding have so far held up under new head coach Kelly Yarger on Dec. adequately. H 28 in the second annual Hastings In­ Albion and Sturgis are known for vitational. possessing strong inside games - attributes Joining the Saxons for the Wednesday 9 that could lend problems to the smaller a.m. tournament will be Caledonia, Delton. Saxons. Greenville, Gull Lake, Lakewood, Loweli Individually, Mark Brown is off to another and Wayland. fast start for the team. Brown is averaging 37 Saxon sports at a glance Dec. 27 BASKETBALL . Dec. 28 VOLLEYBALL . Jan. 3 BASKETBALL . Jan. 3 VOLLEYBALL.. Jan. 5 WRESTLING .. Jan. 7 WRESTLING .. Jan. 10 BASKETBALL . Jr. High wins A young and inexperienced Hastings Junior High wrestling team opened its season with a 69-16 win over Gull Lake. The team took advantage of six forfeits and five pins to score the im­ pressive opening win. Notching wins for Hastings were Jason Burr <66-pound weight class). Terry Dibell <731, Peter Hauschild (BO), Tom Belo (87). Kirk Cheney (108), Jim Lenz -US). Matt Schnader 1132). Mike Maurer (129), Scott Mueller (136), Tom Potter (145). Boyd Tobias (155), Matt Spencer (heavyweight). Exhibition matches were won by Craig Nichols .871 and Mica Murphy (115) of Hastings. Log Homo Sales Continue And get a FREE Mickey Mouse stuffed toy! 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Johncock was transferred to Mott's Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was released on Dec. 9 after doctors there determined there was nothing more they could do for him at the hospital. But upon his return to his Coldwater home, Johncock has frequently regained con­ sciousness for as long as 30 minutes at a time Sites and groupings for the ISM Michigan High School Athletic Association state basketball tournament have been announced by Venn Norris, executive director. Districts will be played March 5 through March to al 125 sites in Michigan. Regional begin March 13 and last four days while the o.iarterfinals are set for Wednesday. March .1 at 13 sites. The tournament's semi-finals are March 23 while the finals the next day. Hastings will host a district tournament which includes C omstock, Delton. Gull l.ake and Wayland at well as the Saxons J&J CLOSED X Sat., San. and Mm.. Dec. 24,25,26,31 and Jan. 1 and 2 event wMh the winners qua|ifying Hastings to host basketball tourney JVcagers win Mike Karpinski scored 16 points as the Hastings jayvee basketball team did in Hillsdale 63-47 last Friday night. Tim Hubert added nine points and Andy Jenkins, Nick Willison, and Pau) Kaiser added eight each. Steve McVey led the rebounders with six Hastings is now 2-1 overall and 1-0 in the Twin Valley. Hoop shoot winners ’^ool/winoere werie^fro^n^eftl^hano Aa” Wh°Sfhe|d?0S<' S°'urda* and has spoken discernable sentences He has also sat up by himself in a chair and even recently tried standing upright. He has just made remarkable progress " said Mrs. Lumbert. "At this point the whole ' family is very hopeful. It was just a beautiful Christmas gift. 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N.C. 28115 LIFETIME MUFFLERS SO O 95 Plus CUSTOM PIPE Installation AFFRONT DISC BRAKES '-* ' 7 -V^Sr BENDING ‘i FRONT ENO ALIGNMENT Charette Eifra Inspect Tire ® Adjust Comber Coster and toe-in to specs. Inspect steering suspension * Add broke fluid • Inspect calipers • Replace front pads * RePO<k front bearings ▼ 9% QE • Turn rotors Most U.S. Passenger Cars and */z Ton Pickups LUBE, OIL & FILTER £ Includes op to 5 qls. moior brand oil. lubrication of front end. install oil filter, air pressure checked, belts, hoses ar.d all fluid levels checked ■ I JH Q O /■ OO AB fl *“I| �The Hastings Bonner— Thursday, December 22, 1983. Page 12 Plans finalized for L.H. Lamb Wrestling Tourney Hastings Athletic Director Bill Karpinski has an­ nounced plans for the 22nd annual L.H. Lamb wrestling tournament on Jan. 7. The tournament will in­ clude 10 teams: Battle Creek Central, BatHe Creek Lakeview, Delton-Kellogg. Grand Ledge. Grand Rapids Union, Harper Creek. Ionia, Jension, Lakewood as well as Hastings. The tournament will begin at 10:30 with prelims with the finals scheduled for sometime in the early evening. There will be medals for first through third place finishers with the Randy Lydy Memorial Noon hour champs Southeastern School noon hour kickball champions were recently crowned. (Front from left) Allen Sinclair, Kevin Farris, Chad Wilcox, Holly Frong, Brian Parsons. (Second row) DJ. McIntyre, Tim Bryans, Jon Dunklee, Jason Newton. (Back row) Lyle Burch, Dan Bell, Shelley Bromley, Julie Tidball. Southeastern School noon hour soccer champions are (front row from l.f.l 1Dunklee. Jerry Lance. Brod Shellenborger. Ed Zurfoce. Ray DuVms™T S’’ °h row) Tom Cruttenden. Marcia Peake. Julie Kubek Mott Hall Russ Adn rru□ row) Don Bell. Melissa Belson. EricSteidle. Tim.O'Neil d°™' (Th,rd Words fortheY’s Youth Basketball - Starting Saturday, Jan. 7 and continuing until Feh. 18 (no meeting on Saturday, Jan. 28), the YMCA-Youth Council will be holding its annual Saturday morning basketball program. The program is open to youth in second grade through junior high. The program will be held in the junior high gyms. The instructors will be Mr. Pat Purgiel who will instruct the girls' program; Jack Longstreet, the coach who will instruct the fifth-sixth grade boys; ana Dave Styf who will instruct the second-fourth grade boys. Each Saturday will consist of basketball drills, instruction and game participation. Participants should bring gym clothes and shoes. Lockerrooms will be available. The following time schedule will be followed: junior high boys, 8 a.m. - 9 a.m., west gym; second grade boys, 11 a.m. - 12 noon, east gym; third grade boys, 9 a.m. -10 a.m., east gym; fourth grade boys, 10 a.m. 11a.m.. gym; fifth-sixth grade boys, 9 Bowling results MAJORS Piston Ring, 36; Hastings Bowl, 29.5; Frantz Buick, 27.5; Muldoon's Welcome Tavern, 27.5; Stevens Trucking, 26; Electric Motor Service, 23; Fntins, 19.5; E.W. Bliss Co., 19. High Games and Series: N. Heath. 529; T. Nichols. 215-530; P. Anger, 190-211-199-600; H. Haan. 520; K. Chandler, 502; D. Lambert, 201-538; B. Bowman, 552; R. James, 203-543; T. Keeler, 522; R. Newton II, 205-207-569; M. Tucker. 532; J. Barnum. 230-178-223-631; M. Cole. 203-528. THURS. ANGELS Style Salon, 38-18; Hastings Oxygen, 36-20; Hastings City Bank, 32-24; Pennock Hospital, 24-32; Bob’s Restaurant & Grill, 194-364; Cone Zone. 184-374. High Games and Series: B. Hesterly, 165; E. Rairigh. 169-184-507; L. Tilley, 189-507; C. Garlinger, 159; B. Stanton, 159; P. Oakland, 174; C. Dawe, 5-8-10 split; S. Lesick, 160; P. Miller. 136; B. Newman, 177; N. Eaton, 204509; R. Leinaar, 156; S. Shantz, 100; B. Callihan. 166; R. Haight, 188-177-523; B. Buehler, 179. SAT. JR. BOWLERS JUNIORS High Games and Series: M. Zimmerman, 186-396; S. Lyttle, 138; C. Zimmerman, 121; S. Hull. 141; J. Williams. 104; M. K. Snyder, 140; E. Raffler, 120; S. Teske, 154, L. Nichols, 167; N. Wink* 173-443; M. Robinson. 123; M. Zimmerman, 147. Splits Converted: S. Lyttle, 6-7-10. SAT. JR. BOWLERS MAJORS High Games and Series: M. McLean, 199494; K. Bushee, 168; W. Pierce, 159; J. Salik, 193; W. Meade, 159; S. Denslaw, 147; D. Hause. 107-288; L. Snyder, 179-447; M. Beck, 142; M. Tilley, 146; D. Kellogg, 132. HASTINGS MFG. CO. Dewey’s Auto, 275; Hastings Flower Shop. 259*2; Machine Room, 242; Office, 2514; Chrome Room, 246*2; Viking, 2344■ Mc­ Donald’s. 2234; Leftovers. 187’3. High Games and Series: R. Conley, 234202-627; W. Beck, 210-579, C. Baker, 546; D Solmes. 202-536; R. Hook, 524; N. Sinclair. 521; Al Miller. 520; J. Bell. 506; R. San Inocencio. 500. R. Rizor. 500. if® ? j « By Dave Storms a.m. - 10:30 a.m., west gym; second-third grade girls, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., east gym; fourth-fifth grade girls, 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., east gym; sixth-eighth grade girls, 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m., west gym. There is no cost for this activity. For more information, cal) the YMCA at 945-4574. Youth Aerobics - Rock-N-Aerobics - RockN-Aerobics. a cardiovascular fitness dance class, is for those in grades 6-12. The program will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks starting January 10 and ending February 16 at Southeastern's gym. The class will give each student work on endurance, flexibility and general fitness. Simple dance steps are put to the music of the Top 40. Grades 6-8 will meet from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., and grades 9-12 will mtet from 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Classes will be held twice a week. Mrs. Mel Hund will be the instructor. MONDAY MIXERS ' ’ Art Meade Auto Sales, 40-20; Rodee’s, 384214; Dennis Hubei Triple A, 37-23; Muir Drugs, 34’-2-25*/2; Jeft's Casual Wear, 33-27; Gun Ridge Golf, 33-27; Medical Care Facility, 32-28; Dewey's Auto Body, 31-29; Michelob, 30-30; Carrousel Realty, 30-30; Naturally Yours, 29-31; Muldoon’s, 27-33; Hastings Flower Shop, 26-34; Cinder Drugs, 26-34; Valley Realty, 26-34; Stalwart Buildings, 24-36; Girrbach’s, 23-37; Hastings Bowl, 20-40. High Games and Series: Claire Nichols, 154; P. Porteous, 162; P. Koop, 204; B. Stehr, 170; B. Whitaker, 184; M. Eaton, 178; D. Murphy, 182; W. Wilt, 202-512; S. Merrill, 196515; B. Faul, 173; S. Trowbridge, 177; M. Snyder, 190; C. Wilcox, 172; S. Nelson, 188491, D. Kelley, 199-554. Converted Splits: M. Snowden, 4-10; B. Moore, 2-7-10. Cost for the program is $12. To register, send your check to: YMCA, 520 E. Francis. Hastings, MI. Pre-registration is required and class enrollment is limited. Tumbling - Every Friday, starting January 13 and continuing until February 17. the YMCA-Youth Council will be running a beginning, intermediate and an introduction to tumbling class at Northeastern’s gym. The program is open to those in kindergarten through third grade and preschool (four years old). The beginners class will be held from 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m., the intermediate from 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and the introduction to tumbling which is open just to preschool from 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. The cost for the program is $7.50. The instructor is Julie MacGregor. To register, send your check to the YMCA. 520 E. Francis. There is only a few openings in each class so register early. Adult Women Aerobics - Starting the week of January 9 to March 22, the YMCA-Youth Council will begin its winter session of adult aerobic classes called Tri-Aerobics. The cost is $32.for the twjce-a-week, 12-week session. A special Friday morning class can be taken ' for those already enrolled in a two-day class for an additional $10. For those wanting (o emoll in the Totally Fit program, may receive a 20 percent discount if both programs are taken. The following is a listof the winter classes: Monday and Wednesday - U.A.W. Hall, 8:15 a.m. -9:15 a.m., regular or 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m., regular; Northeastern, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m., over 35', Hastings High School cafeteria, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., regular; Lake Odessa Community Building. 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.. regular or 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., regular; Scoreboard: YMCA-YOUTH COUNCIL’S MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Game results for week of Dec. 12. WL WED. P.M. Alflen & Assoc., 41; Hair Care Center, 36; Ted’s, 35; Art Meade Auto Sales, 324; Vogt, 32; Champion Tax Service, 32; Gillons, 32; Varney’s Stables, 32; Nashville Locker. 314; Whim-z, 16. High Games and Series: L. Elliston, 199; K. Becker, 178; L. Barnum, 189; B. Handy, 177; J. Dukes, 164; S. VanDenburg, 226-572, J. Alflen, 195-487; B. Blakely, 176-497; L. Bahs, 199-550; D. Brewer, 162-405; P. God­ bey. 132-335; S. Beck, 157-416, M.L. Snyder, 190-482; B. Lyttle. 178-499. Bowlers of the Week: J. San Inocencio, 160463; M. Brimmer, 148-418. Splits Converted: L. Johnson, 4-7-10. BOWLER ETTES Mathews Riverview, 39-21; Farrell's Heating, 38-22; Hecker Agency. 38-22, D.J. Electric. 374-224; Hastings Bowl, 364234; Big George's. 34-26; Kent Oil, 334264; Reminder, 33-27; Coenen's Con­ struction. 324-27*2; Realty World. 30-30; Hair Care Center, 30-30; Hair Port, 29-31; Pennock Hospital, 284-314; Pioneer Motel. 26*2-33*2; Hastings Fiberglass, 20-40; CO’s. 20-40; Medical Care Facility, 18*2-41*2; EIna's Hair Designs. 154-444. High Games and Series: T. Daniels, 188; B. Hughes. 198-546; J. Doster, 196; S. Drake, 185; K. Redman, 203; M. MacKenzie, 176; J. Freeman. 147; J. Wait. 192; S. Raymond. 176; J. Koetje, 200-519; C. Hartwell. 167; G. Potter. 153; K. Marr. 164; M. Garber. 179512; M. Plaunt. 150; S. Jackson. 212; F. DeLoat, 170-454; B. Hathaway, 196-555. Splits Converted: K. Redman, 5-10; M. DePew, 5-7-10; B. Lumbert. 7-9. 0^3 cs^> fail Season j j ... from the Barry County Medical Care Facility j j Middleville Middle School. 7 p.m. - 8 p.m., regular. Tuesday and Thursday - U.A.W. Hall, 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m., over 35; Pleasantview Elementary, 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m., regular or 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m., regular; Middleville McFall, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m., regular; Southeastern gym, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., regular or 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., regular. Friday (as 3rd day only-$10 extra) U.A.W. Hall, 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m., regular. Registration: Send check or money order and class registered for to the YMCA, 520 E. Francis, Hastings. Each class has a definite enrollment so pre-registration is required. For more information, call the YMCA office at 945-4574 or Jill at 948-2396. Totally Fit - Totally Fit is a brand new fitness program for men and women. During the class, participants will improve their strength, flexibility, body composition, lose inches and improve their cardiovascular endurance. Participants will work at their own rate. The winter session will be 12 weeks long and participants may sign up for classes that meet twice a week or three times a week. The cost is $32 for 12 weeks (two per week) and $42 for three days per week. The following is a list of classes: Tuesday and Thursday - U.A.W. Hall, 8:30 a.m. -9:15 a.m.; Monday and Wednesday Highschool lecture hall, 5:15 p.m. 6 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. -7:30 p.m.; Friday - U.A.W. Hall, 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. To register, send check, class preference and program name to YMCA, 520 E. Francis, Hastings. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call the YMCA office at 945-4574 or call Dottie at 945-5956. For those that sign up for this program and Tri­ Aerobics, will receive a 20 percent discount. A League Schoolhouse Inn 20 McDonald’s 1 0 Rodee’s 1 i Hamilton’s Exc. 01 P tor's Edge 02 Hamilton's Exc. 46 vs. Schoolhouse inn 73, Razor’s Edge 61 vs. Rodee’s 69. B League Hastings Ins. 1 0 Chick-N-Fin 1 o Leary's 1 o R xiee’s 1 o C IB Discount 1 0 C's Place 1 1 Hastings Oxygen 0 1 Flexfab 0 2 Hastings Merchants 0 2 Flexfab 38 vs. Hastings Insurances 62, C’s Place 98 vs. Hastings Merchants 38. C League Riverbend 1 0 Hastings Mutual 1 0 H. Sweepers 1 0 Non Runners 0 1 The Board 0 1 Hamlets 0 1 Games cancelled due to snow day. FLOOR HOCKEY Game results for Dec. 17. Final Standings WLT 3rd-4th Grades N braska 500 Georgia 3 2 0 Michigan 2 3 0 MSU 050 Nebraska 7 vs. Michigan 3, MSU 3 vs. Georgia 10. 5th-6th Grades Blackhawks 4 1 0 Islanders 3 1 1 Oilers 2 3 0 RedWings o 4 1 Blackhawks 4 vs Islanders 5, Ollers 8 vs. Red Wings 1. ...at GUN LAKE Toast your toes by the fire and warm up with c hot drink. Full Lunch and Dinner Menus Everyday VVa’.h Make' HODGES JEWELRY Your Full Service Repair Center 122 W. State St. Hastings WLT Red 2 00 Yellow i oi White ! j o Green 0 0 2 Gray 0 j ! Royal Blue o 1 1 Yellow Team 6 vs. Gray Team 2, Red Team 6 vs. White Team 3, Royal Blue Team 2 vs. Green Team 2. AVALON FAST Repair Service • Engraving • Watch Repair YMCA-YOUTH COUNCIL’S ADULT INDOOR SOCCER Game results for week of Dec. 14. Ph. 945 2963 SPECIAL DEC. 24th 5 to 8 P.M, 20 oz. T-Bone SQnn Steak Dinner......... 9 * DANCE this Friday to the music of... “PAY DIRT” Plan to join us ... NEW YEAR’S EVE for □ Midnight Buffet and Champagne Favors and Music. Call. 795-7150 $ 1 E OO lOw. T-K to hold reunion All former Middleville wrestlers are invited back to a reunion on Jan. 12 when the current Trojans wrestle against Caledonia. The varsity match begins at 7:30 p.m. and all former wrestlers will be admitted free to the match. Refresh­ ments will be served im­ mediately after the match in the cafeteria. Outstanding Wrestler award also being awarded Tickets are S3 for the day lor adults and $2 for students for the day. Hmr it smooth-riding muimih full of fun and iiirrrinirnt during your Cliri>tina> Iruvcl. Morn ChriMmiis from jour friends. Saturday, Dec. 24 SIBHS „™. "■AMT COUNTT'S LAIGBT 235 S. Jefferson St. IWgWBBITBMin..in Ha.tie,I, Michigan Qbc You ’re surrounded by the sound of Christmas on... WBCH ...Stereo 100 FM Listen for The Hastings Public Schools Instru­ mental Christmas Concert Christmas Eve at 5 O’clock and The Hastings High School Vocal Christmas Concert Christmas Morning at 8:45 a.m., both presented in stereo by The Viking Corporation. The Lakewood High School Christmas Con­ cert will be broadcast Saturday, December 24 at 5:40 p.m., courtesty of The Union Bank of Lake Odessa. Christmas Eve at 11:00 p.m. WBCH-FM will carry a live broadcast of services from The First Presbyterian Church of Hastings followed at 12:00 a.m. by Midnight Mass from St Rose Catholic Church, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. All regular religious broadcasts will also be heard at their regular times on Christmas Day. Throughout Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and right through New Year’s Day, stay tuned to Stereo 100 for plenty of warm and wonder­ ful listening brought to you with compliments of the season by: Art Meade Auto Sales Farrell's Heating & Cooling Barry Cleaners Fruin’s Army & Navy Surplus E.W. Bliss Co. Hastings Aluminum Products Colemen Agency Hastings Manufacturing Co. Color Center Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Flexfab, Inc. Hastings Savings & Loan Hastings City Bank Herb Doster Photographer Jacob's Pharmacy National Bank of Hastings J-Ad Graphics R.E. Henry Trucking Senrices Lewis Realty Schondelmayer Insurance Agency Strickland Agency Summit Steel Processing Corp. Travel Store Electric Motor Service Dewey Car Palace WBCH Stereo 100 FM �The Hostings Banner— Thursday, December 22, 1983, Page 13 JWA . NOEL 8 6 Sights and sounds of Christmas The sights and sounds of Christmas echoed through­ out several Hastings schools this week. (Upper left) Santa Claus made a visit to Anne Prices first grade class at Central School. Santa, shown here with Jennifer Race, asked all the children what he could bring them for Christmas, (lower left) Jamie Tebo i Ck-unn. u u joyful seaon...w* fop, that (back) and Fred Jiles participate in Northeastern’s holiday presentation which included songs, skits, and poem readings. (Above) Fourth grade youngsters at Central School put on a series of short plays for parents and guests. your Koaru reflect iu rejoicing. Mode 0’ Day 108 East State, Hastings CreetInqs Here’s hoping Santa has something »arr*tive of special for you in his bag ol gifts! Have a very merry Christmas, friends! Ho...Ho...Ho Strickland Agency 112 E. Gouri St., Hastings „ > _ / from the Wren •« v»n me wren Family of... Corner of Walnut and S. Jefferson St.. Hastings ppi Ph. 945-2471 in Holiday ' Greetings Ji- -• T * ’ May you and your family enjoy a happy and joyous holiday. Jack Echtinaw Service 250 North Michigan Ave. Wo hope the Yule in Hastings derful friends! of Hastings I | Andrus Insurance 145 W. State Street Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS Open Monday December 26 j wapm ! wishes! Wa wiah to thank you for your patronage during tha post year. Marry Christmas. Ben Franklin . 9 a m. to 8p.m. Boomtown Sound.. . 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. C & B DlSCOUnt...9 a.m. to 5p.m. Cinder Pharmacy . lo-.ooa.m. to2:ooP.m. Felpausch Food Center...6 a.m. to Midnight Hastings Office Supply and... Grapevine . 9a m to5.30p.m. J.C. Penney.. .9 a.m. to 5:30p.m. Leary’s Sport Center... 9.30 a.m. tO6P.m. Lee Anne Shoppe...10a.m. to5:30P.m. Montgomery Ward... 9 a m .to 6 P .m. The Other Place.. . JO a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Riverbottom. .10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ★ Style Line- 9.00a.m. to5:30P.m. ★ Timber Trails. .10 a.m. to 5:30p.m. ★ Village Squire . 9a m to5:30P.m. ★ Walldorff’s Furniture 930 a m to5.30P.m. __________ Shop Hastings! OWb... it's the feeling of magic in beautiful sights. the feeling of wonder in childlike delights. it's the feeling of fun in laughter and sharing, the feeling of joy in jiving and caring. it's the feeling of warmth in nice timesj’ou recall but the feeling of love is the greatest of all! OU FROM ALL OF USAT... (OS LEY ■ H A R m RcYSOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS — 945-3429 p*** FREE Bosley'* I ' I. �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, December 22. 1983. Page 14 Bird feeders help, plus provide fun The HASTINGS BANNER - Call (616) 948-8051 ___ ■ by John Lerg Dept, of Natural Resources AUTOMOTIVl FOR SAIF FOR SALE: 1975 Toyota Corolla, runs good, good tires, $700. Call 945-9859. FOR SALE: Ford 240 6 cylinder engine, complete. Contact Marv Verus, 9489874. FOR SALE: 1972 Chevy 4wheel drive, % ton, lock-out hubs. 948-2413. FOR SALE: 1972 LeSabre for parts, runs good, $175. 374-7647, Lake Odessa. CHEVY BIG BLOCK alum, tappet pan covers, $25. Phone 948-2616. ' AUCTIONS ANNUAL AUCTION: Yearend: 2 Days. Starting at 9 a.m., Dec. 29th. 150-200 tractors, all industrial equipment, combines, cars and trucks. Dec. 30th, 1,0001,500 farm machinery. Drawing for free farm tractor at Stamm Equip­ ment, Wayland, Mich, located between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, Mich, on US 131 at Wayland exit, (616) 792-6204. SFRVICFS BAD TREE SERVICE: Tree removal, trimming, topping, clean up. Low rates. Fully insured. Phone collect 891-8374, Caledonia. (1-26) AGRICULTURAL LIME­ STONE: Limestone and marl delivered and spread. Phone Darrell Hamilton. Nashville, 852-9691. (tfn) VlANO TUNING, repairing, rebuilding, refinishing. Estimates. Two assistants for faster professional service Joe Mix Piano Sales and Service. Call 945-9888. (tfn) HfLP WANTED WATKINS PRODUCTS: Taking applications for new dealers. Call Shirley Norris, distributor, 616-671-5535. (tfn) RN or LPN NEEDED for supervisory position in a geriatric setting. Must be flexible and available to work weekends as needed. Paid orientation program. If interested, call Director of Nursing at 616-527-0000 for an interview. (12-29) m3 Its ii ... MOBILf HOMFS CARDS OF THANKS MOBILE, modular, affu The Butler family wishes doub'e wide home sites, to express their thanks and approx, one-third acre, appreciation to our neigh­ located between Hastings bors, friends and relatives und Middleville on M-37. for their many acts of kind­ Terms available. 891-8457, ness during the recent Caledonia or 698-7490, passing of our dear Sister Dutton. Pine Haven Estates, Rachel. FOR SALE: Snow blowers (tfn) For thj beautiful flowers, Simplicity, Snapper, Yard­ cards, calls, money and food, HOME FOR man, 2Vi hp. to 10 hp. Prices MOBILE and for the fine luncheon start at $239.95. Bender’s SALE: 14’x70’ 1978 Cen­ arranged by the W.M.F.I. of Sales, 795-9441, Middleville. turion. Priced to sell! Nash­ the Hastings Free Methodist ville, 852-9391, mornings and (12-29) Church. For the many WOOD STOVES: Ashley-, evenings. During day, 9-»6 prayers offered in our Timberline, Rohn, Wood­ 2470 or 374-8651. (tfn) behalf, we are so grateful. chuck. Timber Trails, 111 W. Special thanks to our FOR RENT State St., Hastings. Phone Pastor Dor. Brail for the 948-2848. (12-20) APARTMENT FOR RENT comforting message and to HONEY AVAILABLE: IN NASHVILLE: Nice, two his wife, Haroldine, for the beautiful song, also to the Strained or comb. Any size bedroom. $185 per month. from pint to gallon - all raw. Deposit and references quartet for their presen­ Call 367-4140. (tfn) required. No pets. Phone 517- tation, and Ruth Payne, organist. 852-9724, Nashville. HARDWOOD: $60 full cord. Also special mention to Long Lake. Phone 758-3472. APARTMENT FOR RENT two former pastors, Rev. IN NASHVILLE: Nice, two CORN BORERS: 610 Gaskill Dado and Rev. Cash, for bedroom. $185 per month. Rd., Hastings. 948-2320. their part in the service. FIREWOOD: Seasoned Deposit and references We wish to also thank the hardwood, $25 per face cord, required. No pets. Phone 517- doctors and nurses at delivered. Call 367-3982, 852-9724, Nashville. Pennock Hospital for their Woodland. kindness and faithfulness to WANTED our Sister, and Mr. Wren and GREAT CHRISTMAS BARGAINS: Intellevision WANTED: Used appliances, his staff for their fine and consoles with 10 cartridges, working or not working. Will efficient service. will sell for $199, retail price pay top dollar according to Irene Butler value. Especially need $370. Call 945-2907. (12-29) Mrs. Falice B. Tefft refrigerators, freezers, gas Albert F. Butler stoves, etc. Phone Nashville, FARM EQUIPMENT We, the family of Betsy 517-852-9724._____________ Hauschild, would like to FARM TRACTOR, combine WANTED: Used appliances, and equipment parts - new working or not working. Will express our appreciation for the prayer services given by and used. Rebuilt heads, pay top dollar according to the Rotary Club and St. blocks, generators, starters, value. Especially need Theresa’s Guild of St. Rose clutches, pressure plates, refrigerators, freezers, gas Church, all the cards, let­ TAs, overhaul kits and stoves, etc. Phone Nashville, ters, poems, and messages complete motors. We ship 517-852-9724. that were sent, but most of UPS daily. Stamm Equip­ all for the prayers said for us ment Company, U.S. 131 at NOTICES and for her. Wayland, Mich., 792-6204 or There are no words to 877-4666; also on M-50 half The Golden Age Club will express our gratitude for the mile west of Lake Odessa, meet Tuesday, Dec. 27 at many kindnesses extended Mich. Phone 374-8801. noon for Christmas dinner at to us at this time. Thank you. St. Ambrose Social Room. RIAL ESTATE Bud & Helen Hauschild The program will be Matt 4 Mary FOR SALE: Downtown Christmas carols led by Mrs. Dave & Claire Hastings building (on State Pat Williams who wiL also Paul St.) (approx. 20x100). sing a few solos. Peter $29,000. Call 852-1978 after 6 Middleville AA meetings, p.m. (tfn) IN MEMORY J-210 40 ACRES AND Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. In loving memory of our CABIN: Near the famous Augustine Church. Phone dear mother and grand­ 795-9829. (tfn) Sharon area. Deer and bear mother, Sadie Mae Wilson, abound in thick woods. Could who passed away one year be hunter’s paradise or ago, Dec. 21, 1982. honeymooner’s delight. Only $22,500 with terms. Sharon of Your memory to us is Realty of Kalkaska, P.O. a keepsake, Box714, Kalkaska, MI 49646. With which we will (616) 258-9343. Evenings 879never part. 4409.________________ Though God has you in PETS His keeping, We still have you in FOR SALE: Bostern terrier. $75. Caledonia, 891-1086. our hearts. Lovingly remembered, COLLIE PUPPIES: AKC Mae & Frank Ellsworth registered, lovely, healthy and family pets. 517-321-6494, days; 517543-6591, evenings. MUST SELL: One-year-old full set encyclopedias, 1850 new. will sell for $375. 9454156. (tfn) FOR SALE: J78-14 mud and snow tires, whitewalls, new. Phone 945-2623. (12-22) Tht first snow of winter comes as a strain to local birds. When the ground is bare, these birds can forage for week seeds and' other plant materials. These natural foods are prefeired by most of the wild birds. However, with snow cover, most of these natural foods are no longer available. Birds are forced to change their habits dramatically. This is a time when people can help wildlife. Many Barry County residents feed birds each year. Now is the time when birds have their greatest need. Timing the beginning of bird feeding with first snow provides the greatest good to local birds. Food provided before this is willingly ac­ cepted, but is serves more as “frosting on the cake." With snow bird feeding serves a more essential purpose. Feeding birds has its responsibilities that people should be aware of before starting. Bird feeders serve to short-stop migrants like evening grosbeaks and tree sparrows. If left to their own means, they would probably migrate further south where natural food availability is more assured. So the result is that birds become "locked into" people's feeders for the winter once they stop migrating. The lesson here is once you start feeding birds, don’t stop until the snow leaves in spring. Regardless of the responsibility, feeding birds can provide hours of enjoyment to brighten those cold, winter days. 1 to someone; iVERY SPECIAL! Have a very Merry Christmas Grandma and Grandpa Neuman. I love you ... Jennifer Jo M & D Cleveland, We love you ... Merry Christmas Love ... Kelly and Sandy In the photo, Jim LaMar of Iroquois Trial near Algonquin Lake fills up one of several birdfeeders he has in his backyard. LaMar says the seed he puts out regularly attracts a wide variety of birds, plus squirrels. "I get flying squirrels at the feeder at night, and you get quite a few fox squirrels during the day." He adds that cardinals are his favorite visitor to the feeders, but that he also enjoys the titmouses, nuthatches, and juncos. LaMar estimates he spends $45 each winter on feed. A beautiful and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to our Hastings and Middleville families. Love you ... Aunt Lois and Uncle Oscar Thanks to friends and family for always being there when we need you. We hope you all have a Merry Christmas. Love ... Shawn and Richard Hastings student makes Dean’s List A Hastings student was among those in­ cluded on the Lake Superior State College dean’s list for the term recently ended. To make the list, a student must have earned a 3.5 grade point average or better. An “A” is 4. Receiving the honor was Andrew Smith. Dear Tina and Anthony, Wishing both of you a very Merry Christmas. We love you very much! Mom, Grandma, Todd, Lisa, Alex, Margie and Maya Marriages Tony Frith, 25, Hastings and Julia Davis, 32, Hastings. Michael A. Zimmerman, 26, Nashville and Robin R. Sittas, 22, Nashville. Mark Hopkins, 22, Hastings and Julie Ann Crawley, 19, Hastings. Harold Bailey, 33, Nashville and Deborah Kidder, 25, Nashville. James E. Brown III, 24, Hastings and Robin Matson, 20, Hastings. A very Merry Christmas to ... Amy, Jill, Kristy, James, Josh and Jeff. You are all special in our hearts. Love... Grandpa and Grandma C. SERVICE DIRECTORY INSURANCE LAWNMOWERS Ft CHAIN SAWS INSURANCE COVERAGE 7 For your... 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FRAMING • Coin Operated Machines Drop Off Laundry • Pressing • Dry Cleaning Service Sales and Service — Most motors repaired in one dcy — RETAIL TRAVEL Hastings Banner Ltwoird tu the Intet.ais of County S>nca 1151 • • • • Mat Cutting Glass Cutting Stretching Mounting PHONE 945-5274 Corner of Jefferson and State Street DOWNTOWN HASTINGS � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/510/HastingsBanner_1983-12-29.pdf 9657933373220cfb80840a25499ec17b PDF Text Text December 29,1983 NEWS Saxons notch 4th cage victory ...wrap A look back at this year’s news Page 12 Thieves undo Santa’s work, rob Plainwell home City to buy 24 acres for $45,000 State police from the Hastings team are investigating the theft of wrapped Christmas gifts from under a tree at a Plainwell residence. Trooper Steve Miller said the culprits gained access to the Terry Myles residence, Merlau Dr., by jim.nylng opens glass door. Taken were over $700 worth of goods, which included presents and jewelry. Myles said he and his wife, Patricia, had spent the weekend in Chicago, celebrating Christmas with her relatives, and returned at 3 a.m. Monday. "They broke in and took the gifts,” said Myles, who is employed at James Rivers, a Kalamazoo paper mill. He said the presents were purchasec for his side of the family. Added acres will house well, triple park’s size by Ken Reibel The Hastings City Council Tuesday night tripled the size of Tyden Park by approving the purchase of 24 acres directly northwest of the park, to house a new water well The city will close the deal with the owners of the land, Thomas and Margeurite Taffee, 435 W. Grant St., on Jan. 3. Cost of the 24 acres is $45,000. Director of Public Services Mike Klovanich said that only a 300-foot wide section of land is needed for the well, but that because most of the land lies in a flood plain, the city is purchasing the whole tract as an addition to Tyden Park, which currently consists of 10 acres. “I believe that since most of this property is flood plain land, it should be used for park land, so we'l! have a multiple use of the land we're purchasing tonight for water, sewer and park purposes," said Klovanich. Klovanich said the new well site will provide the city with an emergency tie, consisting of c minimum 12-inch water pipe , from the existing, functioning Tyden Park well, to the new well site. He said that tie will Miller said the burglary occured between Friday and Monday while the family was out of town. Delton family injured in holiday morning collision Three out of four members of a Delton family were injured Christmas morning in a head on collision on Norris Rd. in Orangeville Township. Benny Key, 40, and his wife Patricia, 35, are reported as being in good con­ dition in Pennock Hospital. The couple’s 6-year-oid daughter, Holly, was released Tuesday. A fourth occupant of the car, 3-yearoki Heather Key, was not injured. Police said she was the only occupant of the car to be wearing seat belts at the time of the crash. Troopers from the Hastings State Police team say the Key vehicle was southbound on Norris Rd., about y4 mile north of Mullen Rd., at 10:55 a.m. when they met a northbound snow plow. Troopers say the driver pulled onto the shoulder of the road to avoid the plow, then swerved back into the road, and struck a second vehicle head on. The occupant of the second car, Robert Van dentesch, 31, Norris Rd., was reportedly not injured. Two juveniles travelling in the car, ages three and five, were treated and released at Pennock. The accident remains under in­ vestigation. Two area homes destroyed by fire over weekend Fires marred the Christmas holiday for two Barry County familes, in separate blazes over the weekend. Nashville firefighters were called to the Harold Pufpaff home, 4978 Scott Rd., at 4:30 p.m. Christmas eve. Damage there is estimated at $35,000 to $40,000. Larry Decker, assistant fire chief for the Nashville Fire Dept., said the Pufpaff family was away from home when the fire broke out, however a neighbor was in the house and using the shower at the time. Decker said the neighbor, a man whom be could not identify, was overcome by smoke, and taken to Pennock Hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation. A fire Christmas Day destroyed the Del Haight residence, 7005 Wood School Rd., Freeport Firefighters report nobody was home at the time, and no damage estimate is available. The fire occurred about 1 p.m. The need for a new well, plus the natural beauty of a 24-acre parcel of land northwest of Tyden Park prompted the City of Hastings to buy the property at o cost of $45,000. The deal will be closed Jan. 3. T-K pupils score well in testing Students in the Thornapple Kellogg School District have shown a steady improvement on their scores over the past nine years in the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP), said Superintendent Gerald Page. The MEAP tests are given statewide to fourth, seventh, and tenth grade students each fall. The program measures minimal attainment in mathematics and reading. A report on the Thornapple Kellogg students’ 1983 scores was given this month at Bill Rich, principal of McFall Elementary, reported to the board that fourth graders in his building attained the highest MEAP results this year of any group of fourth graders at the school. Scores of seventh grade students decreased slightly compared to last year, but this year's results in that grade level are still higher than those attained in reading from 1974-81 and in math from 1974-79. A 75-percent completion of the MEAP objectives is considered acceptable by State Department of Education guidelines. The following are the percentages of Thomapple Kellogg students who earned an ‘acceptable’ score or higher (75-100 percent of objectives attained): —Fourth Grade (overall) — 88.3 percent in reading and 80.2 percent in math in 1983, compared to 83.5 percent in reading and 75.7 Continued on page 8 GOOD LUCK in 84 Hastings cross the Thornapple Kiver, and that when it is constructed, the city will look at building an access bridge from Tyden Park to the new acreage He said the new well site, which lies above the flood plain, will enable the city to con­ form to Department of Natural Resources requirements for city wells. Klovanich said work on the new well will probably start in the spring. The city is currently waiting for word on a $147,000 grant under the state’s Small City Emergency Jobs Program to finance part of the estimated $297,000 cost of the drilling. Hastings was turned down last summer for a similar grant, but more money has been made available by the state since for such projects, said Klovanich. He said the city reapplied for the funds this month, and that Hastings is "pretty high on the application list" for the funds. The well will replace one which started pumping sand about two years ago. . Klovanich told council members that the land purchase will have no effect on the state grant. "In the letter I submitted to (the state), I said that we were negotiating for a new well site, and I updated the grant...The state wanted to know if the grant and the project were still active, and what we were doing on it," said Klovanich. The contract between the city and the Taffees has one restriction— that the former owners reserve the right to cut down 12 walnut trees on the purchased land within one year of the purchase. The money to purchase the land comes from the city’s water and sewage funds. In other business: Council authorized the collection of summer, 1984 taxes for the Hastings Area Schools, at the formal request of Robert Miller, director of operational services. The city collected both summer and winter school taxes in 1983. Hastings set a $2 per parcel collection costs last year, at a time when the actual cost to the city was unknown. Sharon Vickeiy, city treasurer, said that that figure is currently being negotiated with the schools. Banner Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Vol. 128. No. 52 Hastings, Michigan Price 20c Thursday, December 29,1983 Added job placement funds coming here wF ■ by Steve Horton An existing program that helps displaced workers in the area either retrain or find new employment was given additional life, thanks to a grant of around $450,000 from the Governor's Office for Job Training. Th< job training and placement project will continue to be administered by the AFLCIO LEAD (Labor Employment And Development) Program. Under the new funding guidelines, however, Barry County will be included in a six-county consortium rather than the current three-county one Other counties included under the grant are Branch. Calhoun, Hillsdale, Jackson, and Lenawee. "By combining the two three-county areas we’ll have a larger staff which should be of benefit to Barry County," said David Hecker, head of the Michigan AFL-CIO Disputed Workers Assistance Project in Battle Creek. "Currently the lack of staff limits how much we can do and how soon." Hecker said that the additional money will "continue the program that's been in place in Barry, Calhoun and Branch Counties for several months”. That program, funded through Jan. 13 by a grant from that area's Private Industry Council, helps displaced workers with any short-term needs, aids them in retraining efforts, and aids and advises them on securing new employment. “Once the current funding ends, the money from the new grant goes into effect," said Hecker. "That, in turn, will continue this program until Dec. 1, 1984." Hecker stressed that the program is open to "any displaced worker in the area". "The fact that it’s being administered by the AFL-CIO does not restrict who can be helped," he added. "The program’s for union and non-union workers, hourly and management, factory and non-factory, disadvantaged or not disadvantaged. It’s open to every worker in Barry County who is displaced due to a layoff, a business shut­ down, or who has an impending layoff facing him or her.” Hecker said that the upcoming program’s main purpose is to help people find jobs, either by referring them to specific areas of the job market or specific employers or helping them improve their job-seeking skills. He noted that the program is also designed to help people with short-run needs like heating bills or food bills by referring them to the appropriate community service organization and to help people who wish to retrain or develop new job skills. Anyone desiring further information or help should contact Hecker at the Michigan AFL-CIO Displaced Workers Assistance Project at 616-964-8443. Jacobs to head chamber again Lake Odessa man sentenced fordrug dealings A 19-year-old Lake Odessa man was sentencedin Ionia Circuit Court Dec. 1$ for delivery of LSD and marijuana at Lakewood High School. Randy Messer received a term of 2 to 7 years for each of two counts of delivery of LSD, and 2 to 4 years for delivery of marijuana. The last sen­ tence is to run concurrently with the first two. Messer is one of il subjects arrested last May following an undercover in­ vestigation by Lake Odessa police and state narcotics agents at the high school, and the seventh to be sentenced to date. The investigation involved a woman police officer from another city who posed as a student at the high school for three months. The probe was later picked up by state narcotics in­ vestigators. Page 8 Fredric J. Jacobs will serve as pres­ ident of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce for another year. by Robert J. Johnston Fredric J. Jacobs. 34. has been named to head the Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce for a second year. He took over as president of the organization in January. "We have a lot of projects that are going very well and a number of things that will be happening after the first of the year," Jacobs said, "so the board asked me to stay to see them through." Jacobs is production manager for J-Ad Graphics. Inc. in Hastings, publishers of the Hastings Banner and The Reminder. He also senes as publisher of the Battle Creek Shopper News and the Maple Valley News. He has been a member of the board of directors of the chamber for six yean In addition to his chamber work, this year, Jacobs served as head of the Millage Steering Committee for Hastings schools, which engineered the pro-millage campaign for elections in September and October. In October, tht millage increase proposal passed by 15 votes. "We’ve concentrated on the cooperation between business, industry and education and have been really successful this year," Jacobs said. "We don’t have any more chamber programs and we don’t want to sponsor the kinds of events th?* ’he Jaycees, Rotary, Kiwanis or Exchange Club sponsor. We've got so many different interests in­ volved in the chamber, that we'd like to concentrate on fewer things and let the service clubs sponsor events." The chamber did initiate a new breakfast in September which Jacobs wants to make an annual activity. The Business, Industry and Education (BIE) breakfast was held at the cafeteria of Hastings High Schoo) and opened to anyone from the community. About 200 people turned out. The chamber also set up legislative break­ fasts with Sen. Robert Welborn, RKalamazoo, and Rep. Robert Bender. RMiddleville, which are held on the second Monday of each month at McDonald’s restaurant. A first time activity for the chamber will be co-sponsorship of a concert by the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra, to be held on Feb. 16 in Central Auditorium. The concert is being sponsored jointly by the schcxils and chamber. Jacobs said that they intend to continue the monthly open forum meetings with a February meetiqg for the business people to hear school Superintendent Carl A. Schoessel. Summer-Fest, which has become the chamber's largest single event, will also be continued. "The chamber as a whole has had more exposure than in some previous years," Jacob’. continued. "We've tried to raise the activity level of the chamber and the city.” The chamber has been more closely in­ volved with economic development activities than ever before through the appointment of Joan Foster as director of the city-county Joint Economic Development Committee (JEDC). Foster is the executive director of the chamber. Under an agreement between the JEDC and the chamber, Foster works 30 hu»rs a week for the chamber and ten for the JEDC. "Of all the people involved in the chamber and the JEDC, Joan is the only person who eats, breathes and sleeps economic development," Jacobs said. "The chamber is kind of an economic development group in itself and was doing a lot of economic development work anyhow. It was natural for her to hold both positions." He said that Hastings’ location between four major metropolitian areas means that it faces a lot of competition for both retail and industrial firms. In order to compete for business and new firms, Hastings must be more active, and more motivated as a community than other larger towns, he said. "There is a tremendous potential for growth in small business and industry," he said. “We want small business and industry because they seem to be more healthy. The problems of small businesses and industries are easier to deal with than large busineses." He said that state figures show 175,000 small firms operating and 97 percent of those Continued on page 13 Firewood’s split Darwin Thompson of Freeport was busy Tuesday ofteroon, splitting this stack of firewood. The cold weather months are a traditional time for many owners of wood stoves or fireplaces to stock up this natural fuel supply. The result of the effort — besides exercise — is savings on the heating bill. Owners of woodlots can effectively manage such lots, realizing a constant supply of firewood and also realizing future earnings through timber sales. For more on the subject, see the story on page 12. �The Hostings Banner—Thursday, December 29. 1983, Page2 FIRST BABY OF 1984 Who will be thefirst Barry County baby of the new year? luSy totethataq'SlSrry C°'J"ty haVe COlla:ted several 8i,ts for ,.,;Tue^n?ing mrust be born *n wedlock to Barry County parents th» oin th.e. bound^ies of the county. The report of arrival must include the exact time, place of birth, names and address of parents, the doctor’s full name and address, and of course, the baby’s full name. hak ®r/he Yin"er bas been determined, an adult member of the first baby s family should call the Banner for the official gift certificate The exchange for the new year gifts each individual store is giving nf th°Jhateble f°r gifts-the Ba™er must be notified within 24 hours of the baby s arrival. Happy New Year! Prizessponsored by thefollowing merchants For Mom ... A pair of ANGEL TREAD SLIPPERS — YOUR CHOICE — *5.00 Gift Certificate Our Gift to the Baby... A BABY RING We have the first ring for the first baby of the New Year ... a gift of Gold, for a permanent treasure. from the... WAYNES SHOES Woodcraft Gift Shop 315 N. Michigan , ' HODGES JEWELRY Established 1931 122 W. State St.. . ^t . The Riverbottom 117 W. State - Lori Dunn *5.00 Gift Certificate a j Our Gift to the Baby ... A BABY BOOK A record book of birth, growth and development covering the first years of the new baby's life. Jacobs Rx Pharmacy Congratulations 1 A *10.00 Gift Certificate C & B Discount 103 W. State Street HASTINGS BANNER 1952 N. Broadway 1 Year Subscription 126 E. State St. Free Balloon Bouquet .. .delivered by the Rainbow Clown to mother and baby in the hospital. RAINBOW BALLOONS DeHon...623-8486 For Baby’s Future Mother will enjoy reading to the Baby ... We will start a Savings Account in the amount of ‘5.00 Baby’s First Book National Bank of Hastings BOOKS Etc. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. 133 E. State Street A >5.00 Gift Certificate Special Tees JC PENNEY *5.00 Gin CERTIFICATE ...for baby 116 E. State St. Congratulations a Our Gift to the Baby — *5.00 Gift Certificate A Hankscraft Vaporizer from Model 240 The Other Place Division of Lee Ann Shoppe Gilmores of Hostings will give a FREE baby cup 102 E. State St. For Mother ... 118 South Jefferson • Hastings • 945-3429 (Up to’10.00 Value) Mode O'Day Downtown Hostings BEN FRANKLIN We bring variety to life! A >10.00 start oi a >50.00 Christinas Club. Hastings City Bank Our Gift to You .. We will send mother a floral arrangement at the hospital, and add our congratulations. Barlow Gardens Florists 1505 S. Jefferson $5.00 Gift Certificate A Night Gown for Mother A Special Gift For the Baby. discover Bosley Pharmacy Woodland...367-7172 Our Gift to the Baty... A Framed Miniature Portrait White’s Photography 107 S. Jefferson - Ph. 945-3967 FREE DINNER ...for Mom (Offer Good thru February) The COUNTY SEAT LOUNGE 128 Wouth Jefferson Our Gift to the Baby ... Good of Any Store in Hastings HASTINGS FLOWER SHOP NEIL’S 402 N. Michigan Kim ond Joe Schroeder PRINTING and COPY SERVICE $10.00 Gift Certificate 124 W. State On Merchandise of Your Choice. Our Gift to the Baby ... A Tiny Little Pair of BABY SHOES We are sure the baby will like these shoes, because so many bab;es have so happily worn our shoes for years. BIRKE’S SHOES > �The Hastings Banner— Thursday. Decemoer 29, 1983, Page 3 County’s first born of ‘83 is a charmer Crystal Ann Pettcr.gill is a real charmer. The strawberry blonde has large blue eyes and smiles most of the time. She also loves to dance and thinks the snow is great. Crystal will be celebrating her first bir­ thday this Sunday. She was bom just a few seconds after midnight on New Year’s Day last year and holds the honor of being Barry County’s first bom in 1983. It’s been a busy and fun year for Crystal, say her parents, Laurie and Timothy Pettengill of Hastings. The little tot started walking at 10-months and she sports six teeth. Crystal is a happy, good-natured baby, says her Mom. "She talks all the time and says quite a few words... She's a real ham. She sings and dances and likes to listen to music from a set of headphones. Crystal will dance to just about any beat or sound. "She dances to the (sounds of the) washing machine and the vacuum," laughs her Mom. "She opens books and pretends to read...and she likes to brush her own hair and everybody elses." The Christmas tree has attracted a lot of attention f rom Crystal but, she has been very good and hasn't tried to touch it. Her first Christmas included gifts of a tot-sized TV chair and a "Super Bug" riding toy. Games of peek-a-boo and conversations with the family parakeet are other favorite pastimes for Crystal. "She likes to be outside and she loves the snow,” said her dad. As the first baby of '83, Crystal and her family were showered with gifts from area merchants through a contest sponsored by the Banner. At the stroke of midnight as 1984 is ushered into being, Crystal will relinguish her title to a new baby who is yet to be born. Likewise, there are 24 area businesses who are waiting to bestow gifts in the Banner's annual contest to the first baby boro in Barry County in 1984 to parents who are county residents. The gifts will include baby shoes, a baby ring, a baby cup, Baby’s First Book, two $10 gift certificates from two different businesses, six $5 gift certificates from six different businesses, a $10 start on a Christmas Club account, a $5 savings ac­ count, a vaporizer, a framed miniature portrait, a baby book, a balloon bouquet, a floral arrangement, Angel Tread slippers for Mom, a nightgown for Mom, a free dinner for Mom, a special gift, and a 1-year sub­ scription to the Hastings Banner. Who will be the first Barry County baby in 1984? 80BTB JEFFER80N Strbet News After-Christmas Sale 30%t»50% OFF Selected merchandise through­ out the store. Crystal Ann Pettengill, the first baby born in Barry County in 19B3, will be a year old this Sunday. Weather Report Winter arrived with a vengance last week on South Jefferson Street. We had some reaiiy cold and snowy weather at the height of the Christmas shopping season. In spite of the inconvenience, every­ body kept their cool and we enjoyed one of our best shopping seasons on South Jefferson Street. The Christmas spirit is certainly alive in our community and we were glad to be a part of it. We appreciate your shopping for Christmas with us and invite you to shop the after Christmas sales this week. Best wishes for a Happy New Year to ^one and all. Retailing Lesson Until they are gone, all Christmas items are Vs price at Bosleys. Save on Christmas tins, wrapping paper, cards, etc. this week. We need to get rid of the stuff that didn’t sell so we can use that money to buy fresh merchandise for next year. Besides, we don’t want to store all of this stuff, so take advantage of out mistakes and shop at Vi off. Another lesson in retailing from Bosley’s.______________________ Bosley Events Events at Bosley’s this week in­ clude: 1. A $1.00 off coupon in this week's Reminder to introduce our new "Photogard” finish for your pictures. Try it on your Christmas pictures. Remember we give a free replacement roll of film when you have your color pictures developed at Bosleys. 2. Hudson Vitamin Sale on C and E Vitamins. See the ad in this week’s Reminder. 3. DONALD GARLOCK was the win­ ner of our final $50.00 shopping spree for this year. We hope you all enjoyed our drawings and hope you will participate next year. 4. We will close at 5:30 this Saturday for the New Years Celebration and remain closed on Sunday, Jan. 1st. One Monday, Jan. 2nd, we will be open from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Please check your prescriptions, insulin, etc. and plan accordingly. Happy New Year As 1983 comes to an end, we want to tell you how much we enjoy­ ed serving you at Bosley’s this year. We have had a very successful year and we have some ideas for serving you even better in 1984. We will tell you about them as the year pro­ gresses. We wish al! of our friends and customers the happiest of New Years._________________ ______ ROSLEY D-PHRRmAC^ PARK FREE SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET DOWNTOWN HASTINGS — 945-3429 UO»l»y » 30% to 50% off 30% Off Family winter outerwear 3 styles to choose from. Men's velours 50% Off 30% to 50% Off Selected family Athletic footwear 30% to 50% Off Selected groups of towels in 3 styles. Registration to change at library Because patrons served by the Hastings Public Library may also borrow books at any of the 64 libraries of the Lakeland Library Cooperative, the Board of the Hastings library at its December meeting adopted the Standard Cooperative Registration Policy of Lakeland. Only a few changes will result in the registration of new borrowers at the local library. For adults identification will be required in the form of a driver's license, state ID card, or student ID. If these are not available, a combination of other accepted forms of identification may be used, and the loan may be limited to two items. Substitute identification may also result in mailing the library card to the patron rather than presenting it at the time of registration. Or the card may be held for pickup when proper identification can be presented. For children applying for library cards, a parent’s signature will be needed to accept responsibility for materials borrowed by the child, and to confirm a child's correct name and address since children will usually be unable to provide identification. In some cases children who come to register, unaccompanied by a parent, may be able to borrow one or two books, but will not be given a card until they return a registration card with a parent's signature. Older children with acceptable identification - such as high school ID card - may be regif *?red as adults. Snow Plowing in Hastings Area REASONABLE Call 945-4517 CORRECTION Ben Franklin wiTTbe 4 place settings of 29.99 30% to 50% Off Rtf. S60. Selected men's, women's, boys' and girls' sportswear. See our After Christmas Sale Circular in the Hastings Reminder or in our store. Open January 2nd 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. OPEN Monday, January 2 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Not 8 p.m. as printed in the Reminder) with these savings: FOOTBALL WIDOW'S SALE 30% Off AVALON ...at GUN LAKE Toast your toes by the fire and warm up with a hot drink. FULL LUNCH and DINNER MENUS .. with SPECIALS EVERY DAY Enjoy Big Screen TV or Shuffleboard and Dance on Saturdays to the great music of... “PAY DIRT” Join us NEW YEAR’S EVE for a Midnight Buffet, Champagne, Favors EOO and Music. SALE “„n.T.’hir„. 30% to 40% Off Selected Women's Sweaters Reg. ‘12 to’23. SALE 7.99 to 16.99 These sale items are only good Monday, January 2nd, between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. JCPenney jCPv’TT'w-y Coll . 795-7130 Open Dally 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Weda. and Fri. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Open January 2nd 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. OGOODDAY! Start your day with Paul Harvey 8:30 a.m., 12:05 Noon, 5:30 p.m. WBCH ...Stereo 100 FM ...AM 1220 �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, December 29, 1983, Page 4 What did you see in ‘83? Resolutions: Twenty questions to test your knowledge Stating our objectives by Ken Reibel A philosophy of business management that became popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s was management by objectives (MBO). which in a nutshell means to analyze the current state of the business, locate the problem areas, set both short­ term and long-term goals (or objectives) to meet and devise a plan or series of steps to be taken by which the business can reach the objectives. Though not so formalized, the annual tradition of setting New Year’s resolutions is much like management by objectives. On an individual basis, we resolve to do things like lose weight, stop smoking, get more exercise or become better money managers and we find ourselves setting short-term goals to carry out our resolutions. By meeting the short-term goals, we can. step-by-step, achieve results from our resolutions. Seldom at the start of a new year do we resolve to make radical changes in our lives. Usually, in fact, we take something we are already doing and resolve to do it better. In this respect, here are some resolutions from the staff at the Hastings Banner to our readers. We resolve to be fair. Fairness is fundamental to good news reporting and is a goal that we always strive to achieve. But, it never hurts to remind ourselves and to remind you that fairness is important. In fairness, we will always try to present both sides of an issue or controversial event being reported. We will try to deter­ mine who represents each side of an issue and will fairly report their views in our news columns. When a news story appears that is weighted with information of one viewpoint, we will make space available, either through followup news stories or through letters to the editor for rebuttal from people with another viewpoint. We resolve to be responsive. When an individual or group of people feels tliat something is important to the community or believes that something deserves news coverage, we will try to respond to that request. In a county of 46,000 people, we cannot produce a news story for every request. We are, unfortunately, always limited by space, staff and time. Nonetheless, we will weigh every request on its value to the community as a whole and respond to the request to the best of our abilities. A community newspaper of this type is a privately-owned public in­ stitution and must respond to the needs and desires of the community to do a good job. We resolve to be courteous. We are not in business to run roughshod over anyone and never have any intention of doing so. Being courteous to you does not mean that every story we print will be something that you like. Public officials, in par­ ticular, might wish that we didn't print all of the stories that we do. But, we respect our readers and we respect the people who make the news and will be courteous to you when we talk with you on a personal basis. The correllation to this, of course, is that we ask you to treat us with respect and courtesy when we are talking with you. We resolve to be accurate. Again, this is a fundamental of good news reporting. We never intentionally print information that is not accurate. Still, we want you to know that we pledge to check our facts as best we can. If we are quoting a news source, we want that quote to be what the person said. We never want to be accused of misquoting or taking words out of context. We want to be accurate about the spelling of your name, about the time of an accident, the charges brought against an accused person, the proceedings of a public meeting and the date of a birth. If we are wrong, we will print a correction if necessary. Finally, we resolve to be l reflection of this community. We want people to be able to read the Hastings Banner and know as much as possible about the com­ munity in which they live. We call ourselves a community newspaper and will do everything that we can to live up to that name. Have a Happy New Year and good luck with your own resolutions. All right. Banner readers, time to sharpen up your number two pencils and take the second annual, official, year-end news quiz. The answers can be found in the past 51 issues of the Hastings Banner, or at the end of the quiz. 1. The year started out as another tough one for the schools. With the spectre of delayed or deleted state aid payments looming over the system last spring, educators looked for ways of trimming costs. Which of the following measures was not considered by the school buard? a. b. c. d. Payless paydays for teachers Teacher layoffs Lottery Selling school property 2. What was reopened in 1983? a. b. c. d Stryker House School libraries The KAV-Co. landfill The Hastings Drive-In Theatre 3. How do you spell the last name of the Hastings Area School superintendent? (Hint: his first name is Carl). a. b. c. d. Schussel Schoessel Schoesell Lukasiewicz 4. Another area institution got a new director last year. His name is John Pat­ terson. What does he direct? a. b. c. d. The Barry County parks The Barry County Historical Society Traffic Charlton Park 5. The United States Supreme Court heard the case of People v. Long, which involved a Barry County man’s Aug., 1977 conviction for: a. b. c. d. marijuana guns welfare fraud commercial tax abatements 6. Which school board member said “Three terms is enough”, and chose not to run for re-election? a. Richard Groos b. Fredric Jacobs c. Harry Guardino d. George Wibalda 7. A Hastings attorney kept them on his land. The city wanted them off. A Battle Creek judge said they were pets, and the attorney could keep them. What? a. b. c. d. Cattle Pheasants Korses Giant pandas 8. A group of 160 concerned taxpayers met for five months to formulate an exhaustive study of K-12 education. Which of the following was not among the recom­ mendations made?. a. b. c. d. A A A A school school school school classified information and freedom of in­ formation from the government. Most of the court battles have been fought by the media giants who carry the legal expenses of taking appeals to the Supreme Court for final resolutions. In this modern era, we lose the focus of the First Amendment We see the fight over interpretation of the amendment as the Big Media against the Big Govern­ ment. The average citizen loses sight of how the Constitution applies to his own life. But Owens and Townsend have brought the First Amendment out of abstraction; they have brought it home. They have personally demonstrated one of the basic rights of our nation. Two people from Barry County can protest against the policies of the Big Government in Washington, D.C. and this small weekly newspaper can report on their actions and report their views. We suffer no government reprisals for doing so. We have gained immensely, personally, from the guarantees given us in that First Amend­ ment adopted in 1791. The First Amendment is alive and im­ portant to us or. an individual level every day. We can stand up to denounce the policies of President Reagan, or Gov. Blanchard or our local city council because we were guaranteed that right 192 years ago. It is interesting to note that in the last decade, Congress and a number of the states found it necessary to pass such laws as the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act to ensure that the citizenry has a better knowledge of what the governments are doing. It was found through in­ vestigations (suchas Watergate, to name the worst example) that government actions that could arouse disagreement were being taken in secret. People were not able to protest actions which they knew nothing about. Again, these laws for more open govern­ ment are frequently viewed as laws designed for the news media. One of the major points of a seminar I attended earlier this year on the Michigan Open Meetings Act was that the law was not passed on behalf of the press. The law, in fact, was promoted by private citizen groups. It has become viewed as a law benefitting the press because people in the press are frequently those who carry the banner to force state and local governments to comply with the law. Because I work for a newspaper, I take an active interest in news reports and court cases dealing with the First Amendment, the Freedom of Information Acts and the Open Meetings Acts. These laws and their in­ terpretations by courts help me and all news LETTERS to the Editor: Use of ‘kid’defended To the Editor: In response to Cameron McIntyre’s letter in wh! h he expressed disapproval of children and young people being referred to as kids... In my book, it is not degrading or belittling in the least when children and young people are called “kids". My parents always referred to their children as "kids”, and still did, even when we were fully grown­ up and had our own children. If anything, that title made us feel a little taller than ^e would have felt if we had been called children, especially in our adolescent years. As a matter of fact, the thought never oc­ curred to me when my parents were alive that they meant anything other than than the very best intentions when we were called “kids". Over the years, the meaning and use of words sometimes take on different con­ notations from the original. What was proper in the Middle Ages might not be fitting and proper today. What is usual in one home or area of the country might not be customary in another. I can't imagine anyone feeling degraded by being referred to as a "kid" Write us a letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you. • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letter should in­ clude the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. • All letters should be written in good taste. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. We re­ serve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Esther Walton Franklin Campbell Buzz Youngs Thucydides d. 18. The Hastings City Council passed a number of memorable ordinances is 1983. Which of the following subjects was not addressed by an ordinance in the past year? a. b. c. d. 9. Which of the following will occur first? a. b. c. d. a. b. c. d. a. h. c. d. 11. Which of the fallowing actually exists? 12. What cost Barry County $55,000, and of it a county official commented "Morally, it was not a good decision”? a. The Kevin Grote trial b. A statue to William the Conqueror, victor of the Battle of Hastings c. The sheriff department's sex-bias suit d. John Patterson's salary 13. Who is the historian elected to the Hastings City Council in November? people do a better job of reporting. But the laws are written more for you, the citizens, the people of this state and nation who control the government, than they are for me. They can affect your lives every day, just as . ley affected the Rev. Pamela Owens and Ralph Townsend. unless it couid have stemmed from some unfortunate past experience. Of course, the tone of voice with which words are used can sometimes have bearing upon how they are interpreted or accepted by a person. Commnication is a two-way street, and therein lies one of the biggest stumbling blocks toward the attainment of "Peace on Earth" and "Good Will Toward Men”. People need to become more tolerant of each other and more respectful for the little dif­ ferences that are inherent in human beings. To cite a couple of examples, as recently as last Sunday, Reverend Jerry Falwell, on his weekly national television program, repeatedly referred to the youth on their Christmas campus as "kids", and Bill Cosby, noted comedian and television star who has done a tremendous amount of work with the disadvantaged and handicapped boys and girls, frequently refers to his young admirers as “kids". To point a finger at the schools and place blame or shame upon our educators for young people being called "kids" is unduly reprehensive. In most cases, our schools have done a very commendable job of educating our youth and grown-ups in a land of heterogeneous nationalities and varying family backgrounds. Let's quit “knocking” our schools. Positive reinforcement gets more affirmative results. God bless America! Land where our public schools are not compelled by law to turn out stereotyped graduates. Arthur C. McKelvey "The Kid" New Year’s Eve program at Note An evening of special music concluding with midnight communion will be held at the Note of Praise on Saturday. New Year’s Eve beginning at 9 p.m. Among those scheduled to share in music are local radio host and singer Hosea Humphrey and Dan Everett ano friends. Holy communion will be shared at one large table toconclude the evening and usher in the New Year. Those attending are invited to bring their favorite snack or dessert to share as part of the evening s refreshments. Coming to the Note of Praise in January will be Herb Roberts on Jan. 14, Los L'nicos on Jan. 21, and the Gospel Lights on Jan. 28. The concert guests for Saturday. Jan. 7 will be announced next week. The Note of Praise is located at 12223 Chief Noon Day Rd.. Gun Lake. One Two Three Four 20. what student action in October was "not tolerated” by Hastings Area School officials? An earthquake Nuclear war A plague of locusts An alien invasion a. The assistant city attorney b. The Hiney Winery c. The Independent Reporter d. A commercial redevelopment district in the City of Hastings Deer hunting Burn barrels Pets Water rates 19. How many school millage proposals did voters consider in 1983? Hastings Airport expansion The KAV-Co. trial Kevin Grote’s release from prison Big Wheel’s opening 10. Barry County’s Civil Defense Director Larry Hollenbeck said this is “extremely survivable", and that the people of Barry County are prepared for it. What? a. b. c. d. 1960 s idealism 17. It was a bad year for drunks, with the state enacting tougher penalties aimed at deterring the intoxicated driver. Drunk 14. The Odd-Year election was not exactly driving arresLs in the area shot up, partly a mandate from the people to lheir aider­ due to the use by officers of a hand held man. Only two of the eight posts had more breathylizer test. What is the name of this than one candidate, and half the city’s voters contraption*’ had no choice at the polls. Approximately what percent of the citizenry did vote? a. Pro Breath Tester — PBT b. Blood Alcohol Detector — BAD a. 6 percent c Roadside Intoxicant Meter — RIM b. 16 percent d. Alcohol Imbibement Detecto Sniffer — c. 26 percent AIDS d. 36 percent physician nurse swimming pool psychiatrist Owens, Townsend bring 1 st Admendment to life by Robert J. Johnston The cases of the Rev. Pamela Owens and Ralph Townsend, who were arrested for obstructing traffic in a protest against nuclear weapons at Williams International Corp, in Walled Lake, took on a personal meaning for me. Their right to protest the manufacture of nuclear weapons is based upon the same fundamental law that allows me to write this column — the First Amendment to the United States Con­ stitution. In this regard, the First Amendment says simply, “Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to peaceably assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” While the anti-nuclear movement has been closely identified with the liberal side of the political equation in our nation, and while I can’t say that I have firmly made up my own mind to agree or disagree with their protest, neither conservatives or liberals, under the basic laws of our nation, can say that citizens like Owens and Townsend have no right to raise the issue and protest the government’s manufacture of nuclear weapons. Even the conservatives, who usually lean toward narrower views of interpreting the Con­ stitution and who may see Owens and Townsend as sorely misguided, bleedingheart liberals, cannot say that they have no right to protest the government's policies jn a peacable manner. Too often, laws such as the First Amend­ ment, are seen as laws written on behalf of the press. The First Amendment was written on behalf of the people. The press in the days of the Founding Fathers was little more than a few regularly published pamphlets, moat of which espoused a particular political viewpoint. There were no New York Timeses, Washington Posts, Gannett Cor­ porations, CBSes or NBCs to uphold the right of free speech and free press. The First Amendment was written on behalf of the people to guarantee the rights the first Congress saw as necessary to ensure that we would have a free democracy. The First Amendment has become muddled in my lifetime over issues of cen­ sorship, pornography, national security, prior restraint by the government of a. b. c. d. 15. Who is this man? a. William Cook b. Kenneth Howe c. A downtown merchant who applied for a commercial redevelopment district d. A Prairieville murder suspect 16. A group of residents in the Yankee Springs area took on the state Department of Natural Resources over the issue of clearcutting of state game area land. The DNR maintains that ciearcutting is essential to the regeneration of: junior skip day a sit-in a food fight co-ed wrestling Score: 16-20 correct — Congrats! There is a good chance you could have a commercial redevelopment district named in your honor. 10-15 correct — Respectable. There U a fair chance you could win a seat on the city council, if no nobody else runs for it. 4-9 correct — So so. You may commute here from Battle Creek, and read the Banner at Rodee’s on your lunch break. 0-3 correct — Pick up the phone, and dial 948-8051, and tell the secretary you want a one-year sub­ scription to this paper. Quickly. a. pine b. oak c. aspen ANSWERS qoz’o-ere-si 9l‘p•SI‘q’H‘B*Sl‘3’Zl,»*n‘q’0l *p-6’P’8*3Z,B-9‘Bg,pfr,qs‘q7‘0T =====_ PUBLIC OPINION New Year’s resolutions Brent Donaldson Ruth Miller Cathy Newsfeed Mike Brown • QUESTION • Quit smoking. Lose weight. Take up fogging. Sound familiar? Though New Year's resolutions are often uttered with fierce convictions, usually the morning after the New Y’ear’s Eve Party, too often we forget the promise. Are you making a New Year’s resolution for 1984? Have you ever kept one? What is your New Year's resolution? Brent Donaldson. Freeport: "To graduate in June," said Donaldson, hut he adds. “I think resolutions are OK, but a lot ot people don't keep them." Brent is a senior at Nash­ ville Christian Academy. Cathy Newstead. Hastings: “I usually do try to make one every month. For me. it’s Io be a better mother and a better wife." Jamie Stone, Hastings: "1 haven't even thought about it. to tell you the truth. They’re worth it, ifyoustick toit...I'd like to be better about going to church. I go to church in Middleville, and live in Hastings, and it’s a lot easier to stay home at 8:30 in the mor­ ning." Violet Bradfield. Hastings: "To pay all my bills...And also one of my best NewYear’s resolutions is to get along with my husband." Ruth Miller. Hastings: “I really don’t make New Year’s resolutions. I don’t even Jamie Stone Rosemary Raber Violet Bradfield Dorothy Adrounie think about it — I guess it’s because it comes so soon after Christmas...A lot of times we’ll sit down on New Year’s day and we’ll talk about goals or something we want to do for the coming year, but I don't call those resolutions. We usually do keep those (goals)"...which might include a platv we want to visit on vacation or something we want to build or making an addition to the house or decorating. “I guess that’s as close as we ever get to New Year’s resolutions." Mike Brown. Hastings: An Albion College student. Mike says he usually doesn't make New Year's resolutions. When asked by the Banner, he said his resolutions for 1984 are “to study harder and get to know more people." Rosemary Raber. Hastings: "No, I don't believe I have (ever made a New Year's resolution). 1'rn just not very good at that I can't diet and I can't leave the candy alone during Christmas." she laughs. “Some people can keep them (resolutions), I sup­ pose, but I just can’t keep one if I make one.” Dorothy Adrounie. Hastings: “I never make resolutions. People do that and then they forget them.” However. Dorothy said she would like to make a couple of New Year’s wishes. "My wish is for peace on ear'.h more than anything else.” She also added that a second wish is for President Ronald Reagan lobe re-elected. "He's doing a great job really..." �The Hostings Bonner— Thursdoy, December 29. 1983, Page 5 Woodland News euud . . Cappon-Aspinall united in marriage Nelson-Dakin engagement told Cisier-Tyree engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. David Dakin, both of Hastings, are pleased to announce and give their blessing and loving consent to the engagement of their daughter and son, Patricia Ann Nelson and Wade Phillip Dakin. Patti is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed at Felpausch cor­ porate office in Hastings. Wade is a 1962 graduate of Hastings High School and is attending Western Michigan University studying aeronautical engineering. A May 19, 1984 wedding is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Paul Cisler of Mid­ dleville are pleased to announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Sandra Elaine, to William Martin Tyree. Marty is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tyree of Middleville. Marty and Sandi are both graduates of Thornapple Kellogg H'gh School. Sandi attended Grand Rapids Junior College and Ferris State College. She is a certified dental assistant on the staff of Dr. Thomas R. Anderson. Marty attended Michigan State University and is a graduate of Western Michigan University. He is an engineer writer for Westinghouses Defense and Electronics Center in Columbia. Maryland. A June 9 wedding is planned. Perkins to celebrate 94tii birthday Jan. 1 Greta Perkins will celebrate her 94th birthday Jan. 1,1984. Mrs. Perkins was born Jan. 1, 1890 in Lake Odessa, the daughter of Frank and Ann Clark. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1906. She later married Glenn Perkins of Freeport in 1912. They were married in the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. Glenn died in 1970. They had six children: Raymond, Margaret, Dorothy, Carol, Norman, and Laurel. Carol died in infancy, Margaret Wisenauer in 1946, 2nd Laurel Echtinaw in 1970. She will be spending the winter in Florida with her daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Tom Tomlinson. She would welcome nearing from her friends while there. Her address is: Box 999, Melbourne, FL 32901. Arnold-Fueri engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Warren Arnold of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Kellie Patrice, to Robert Ward Fueri, son of Mrs. Patrica Walton of Hastings and Mr. Robert Fueri of Nashville. Kellie is a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently attending Kellogg Community College, where she is enrolled in the Medical Laboratory Technican Program. She is also an employee of Felpausch Food Center of Hastings. Robert is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently attending Kellogg Community College. He is enrolled in the Law Enforcement Program. No definite wedding dale has been set. Marriage vows were spoken by Denise Cappon and Norman Aspinall, Jr. on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. in the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings. The Reverend Michael Anton officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Cappon of Hastings. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Aspinall, Sr., also of Hastings. The bride’s gown was of white tulle ac­ cented with Point d’esprit lace and also featured a lace stand-up Victorian collar and long-fitted lace sleeves. The flounced skirt with its wide lace ruffle formed the long chapel train. Her derby hat, of lace applique, matched the lace on her gown. The bridal bouquet was a cascade of white roses, pom poms, and carnations tipped blue, with baby’s breath throughout. The bride's attendants wore gowns of baby blue lustrous polyester knit, accented with sheer appliqued nylon lace for the bodice. The groom wore white tails and his groomsmen wore navy blue tuxedos. Maid of honor was Deborah Cappon, sister of the bride, and birdesmaids were Carla Burpee, cousin of the groom, Tamera Morgan and Sue Johnson, both friends of the bride. Best man was Ron Wilcox. Groomsmen were Guy Backe, friend of the groom, Ricky Aspinall and Kent Laubaugh, both cousins of the groom. Ushers were Gordon Cappon, brother of the bride, Dan Garber, friend of the groom, Dennis Humphrey, brother-in-law of the groom, and Gary Burpee, cousin of the groom. Music was provided by Donna Buehl at the organ and Gordon Cappon, soloist. Assisting as master and mistress of ceremonies were Jerry and Connie Smith. Attending with the guestbook was Robin Keller, cousin of the bride. The dinner-dance reception was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall on W. State Road. The food was prepared by friends Jerry and Nancy McDonald. Serving the wedding cake were the groom's sisters, Robin Haight and Debra Humphrey. The punch was served by Karen Hughes and Carol Pryzynski and coffee was served by Shelly Hughes. The guests enjoyed dancing to the music provided by “Jaguar”. The couple now reside at their home on Brookfield Drive in Hastings. Hickory Corners serviceman returns from deployment Biblical film to play at Middleville TO VISIT OUR BRIDAL BOUTIQUE Every bride dreams of the perfect wedding . . . a day that she will hold dear all through their lives together. We invite you to stop in and start with the Z finest in . . . Wedding Stationery Choose from our selection of . WEDDING INVITATIONS WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS THANK-YOU CARDS RECEPTION CARDS NAPKINS WEDDING MATCHES ACCESSORIES ATTENDANTS GIFTS Tic “Touch of the Master's Hand'*, an epic motion picture feature produced by Ken Anderson Films, will be shown on Saturday, Dec. 31, at First Baptist Church, 5075 N. Middleville Rd.. Mid­ dleville. Based on an allegedly true story. “Touch of the Master's Hand" takes place on a large estate in Great Britain. There, young Charles Asbury, son of the renowned Lord Asbury, strikes up a meaningful friendship, with one old John. Bates, the butler, tries to discredit the friendship, since he wants nothing to deter Lord Asbury from one day bequeathing a sub­ stantial amount of his estate to members of the staff. Old John is a God-fearing man, a practical student of nature, and he leads young Charles into the discovery of some of life's largest values. Lord Asbury’s death, following a prolonged illness, brings the film to a unique surprise ending. Hynes to renew vows 'on 25th anniversary Friends and relatives of John and Betty Hynes are cordially invited to share in their happiness as they renew their wedding vows on their 25th wedding anniversary. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. on the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 8,1984, at the Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Rd., Woodland. Immediately following the ceremony will be an open house, lasting until 5 p.m., in the church’s fellowship hall. The reception will be given by Gwen Weiland, Julie Possehn and John Hynes, Jr. Local student makes list Barry County student, Michael R. Carlson, of 825 W. Madison St., Hastings has been named to the fall quarter Dean's List at Ball State University. To qualify for the Dean’s List, an undergraduate must earn a grade point average of 3.6 to 4.0 and carry 12 or more hours of academic work for college credit. £ BARTLETT Mil RHONE D4SDSS4 and.. Hastings Banner Many many. Christmas trips into or out of Woodland and other planned events were canceled because of record cold weather. However, several people got into Woodland before, between, or after the bad storms and while the roads were intermittently cleared. A few even arrived during some of the heaviest snowing or drifting. Lots of us have bought snow or all-weathr tires in the last two weeks just so that we can cope with everyday living. Already, before the end of December, it has been an exciting and memorable winter including several in­ cidents of frozen pipes. John Lucas arrived at the Detroit Metro airport mid-afternoon on Wednesday during severe weather and travelers’ warnings on his way home from Fort Knox, Kentucky, where he is taking Army basic training. The friend who had planned to meet him at the airport was unable to get on the roads, and his parents were unable to go to Detroit for him. By sheer luck, he caught a ride to Battle Creek, and his parents drove down there in the worst part of a storm and despite travelers' warnings. Once he got gome, none of the family left the house for days. Some of the children of Paul and Jo Ann Caserez canceled their plans to spend Christmas in Woodland, but Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Turner came from Melvin, Illinois, and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hartley traveled from Petersburg, Michigan, (near Toledo) for the holiday with their two daughters including the baby that is only a few months old. Nine people spent the holiday weekend In the Caserez home on the south side of Woodland. Gilman Smith of Bansing stopped by with his five-year-old son, Jesse, on Christmas morning to spend a little time with his uncle and aunt, Morrell and Fanny Smith. He and Jesse had lunch with the Smiths. Morrell and Fanny canceled their planned Christmas dinner at a restuarant near Gun Lake because of road conditions, and instead, they had dinner at the Lucas home on the north side of Woodland. Despite the weather, Zion Lutheran choir members were able to meet at the home of Gene and Frances Reuther on Wednesday evening where they practiced for both the Candle Light Service on Christmas Eve and the Sunday morning service on Christmas day. Following their practice, they enjoyed some goodies and had a little party where they did some visiting and played some games. The choir and congregation caroling, which was scheduled for Thursday evening, was canceled. As Velte Road was still open on Christmas Eve, the church held their traditional Candle Light Service although canceling it was discussed and considered. 'Marilyn Brecheisen sang “Oh, Holy Night” a! that service and the choir sang "Mary Had A Baby". Christmas morning service was held although a great many people, who would have been there under less severe weather conditions, did not brave the near zero temper itures to attend. At that service, the choir stag “Westminister Carol” and Marilyn Brecheisen sant “I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day”. The family of Stuart and Audry Kussmaul had their Christmas celebration a week early, on Sunday, Dec. 18, at the home of R. J. Kussmaul in Lansing. Margene and Charles Gunther were able to bring all their family from Kalamazoo. The only grand­ children of Stuart and Audry who were not at the family dinner were Jaynie Kussmaul who is now living in California and Andrew Kussmaul who is on vacation in Florida during the Michigan State University break. On Christmas day; Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Kussmaul had dinner with Margene Gunther who is their daughter, and her family in Auctioneering Service RESIDENCE • FARM LIQUIDATION — FREE APPRAISALS — 698-7370... dutton Marine Staff Sgt. Van E. Kent, son of Roy W. Kent of Route 1, Hickory Corners, recently returned from a seven-month deployment. He is a member of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-162 (HMM-162), 24th Marine Amphibious Unit, Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville, N.C. While deployed, the squadron was em­ barked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima, off the coast of Beirut, Lebanon. HMM-162 performed duties as part of the Aviation Combat Element in support of the Multi-national Peacekeeping Force. by Catherine Lucas Kalamazoo. Margene s (laughter. Sue Squires, and her husband, Gordon, had flown to Sarasota, Florida, to be with his family over Christmas. They called on Christmas day and reported that when they arrived in Sarasota on Wednesday before Christmas, the temperature was 85 degrees, and it was humid. But on Christmas, the temperature was a cold 30 degrees. Mary Lynn Flessner Parker and her husband, John Parker, came from Ann Arbor to the LeRoy Flessner home west of Woodland on Saturday and stayed until Monday evening. Susie Flessner flew from Pleasanton, California, for Christmas, and she arrived on Dec 17 at Metro Airport in Detroit. She will return to California on Dec. 31. Douglas Flessner was also home from Michigan State University; so leRoy and Joyce had a full house and a merry holiday. On the morning of Dec. 24, Willis Dalton and Jim Lucas took a crate of fresh fruit for all of the residents and a personal gift for Clare Barnum to Sunset Acres. These gifts were from the Adult Christian Endeavor Coup of Kilpatrick Brethren Church. A miniature-filled Christmas stocking was also taken for each resident. Clare Barnum is a former resident of Woodland and Lake Odessa, and he attended the old Woodland High School with the class of 1932 for several years. Mr. Lucas and Mr. Dalton were in that class. A little later in the day, Clare left Sunset Acres to spend Christmas with members of his family. Jeanie Goodemoot Mulford and her children, Bobby and Melissa Mulford, of Flat Rock, spent Christmas in Woodland with her in-laws, Jesse and Mary Mulford. She arrived on Christmas Eve. Later that evening Steven and Diane Barnum and their three children, Debbie and Chuck Vroman and their three children, and Janis Strazisar and her three children, spent the evening at the Mulford home. Mrs. Mulford said that their house on Jordan Road was really bursting for a few hours. Richard and Mildren Brodbeck spent Christmas day at the home of their daughter, Ellen Conklm, south of Hastings. Her two daughters, Melinda Conklin from Diamondale, and Michelle Hulsebos and granddaughter, Jessica Helsebos, also were at the Conklin home on Christmas. On Monday, Dec. 26, the extended Brod­ beck family had a Christmas celebration at Zion Lutheran Church at noon. There were 28 Brodbecks and descendents at that Barry Medical calendar of events Friday, Dec. 30 - Round table discussions, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 - Reading time. Margaret DeMond, 10 Sunday, Jan. 1 - Church, Rev. SLehman, 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2 - Sing-a-long, Lisa Groos, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3 - Movies and popcorn, Don Williams, 7 p.m. Every Weekday Morning Devotions, discussions, exercises, 9 a.m. Every Weekday Morning and Afternoon - Crafts. The patients and staff at the facility wishes to thank everyone who has helped to make the year of 1983 a better year for us here at the facility. If you have con­ tributed in any way by donations, visits, letter? or gifts, feel that you in some way are taking an interest in our lives and in whet we are trying to accomplish here at the facility. NOTICE In Dr. Pryor's temporary ab­ sence, Dr. Hicks will be seeing patients at Dr. Pryor's office by appointment only. • NOTICE • Union Cemetery Board The annual meeting of the Union Cemetery Board will be held . . . THURSDAY, JANUARY 12,1984 at... MAPLE GROVE TWP. HALL at 7:30 P.M. Anyone desiring to submit bids for Sexton may do so by the 10th of January, 1984. Information on bids may be had by calling 945-9157. Wiyiw C. Milter, Secretary-Treaurer UNION CEMETERY BOARD 400 E. Safer Rd., Hasttefa, Ml. 4W5S Get the News! SUBSCRIBE TODAY Hastings Banner - Devoted to the Intereiti of Barry County Since 1856 - DDSs, DM Ds DCs, DVMs, JDs, MDs Welcome Wagon otters discreet advertising to professionals in the medical, dental, health-care, legal and animal-care fields. Our service effectively reaches individuals in the privacy of their homes and is in keeping with the dignity of your profession. Please have your office telephone me if you'd like to discuss our unique program. celebration. Carl Brodbeck. who is the uncle of Richard and his brothers and jsters, attended the potluck dinner with his wife, Alice. Richard and Mildred Brodbeck; Willard and Margaret Brodbeck and their sons, Jacob and Phillip Brodbeck, and granddaughter, Nicole Pressnell; George and Patricia Eilcey of Grand Rapids and their sons, Stephen Eilcey of Houghton (U.P.) and Donald Eilcey of Portland, Oregon; David Brodbeck, Lloyd and Carolyn Brecheisen and their daughter, Evelyn Brecheisen who is in the Air Force and stationed near Boston and their grandson; Jason Southerland from Charlotte; Glen and Jackie Meade from Marshall, and their children, Paul Meade from Lake Odessa and Ann Meade from Mt. Pleasant, Joyce Frandson and her sons, Jeff and Eric Frandson of Lansing and two family friends all came to the Christmas reunion and en­ joyed the potluck dinner and did lots of visiting. On Monday evening, Dec. 19, the Woodland Township Board members, Wayne Henney, Dallas Rush, David Makely, Lucy Jordan and Carol Hewitt met at the Woodland Township Memorial Library. The board voted a resulution honoring Edna Wise for her fourteen and a half years of service to the people of the township in the library. The resolution read: “Whereas Mrs. Edna Wise has served the residents of Woodland Township faithfully and diligently for the past fourteen and one half years as librarian of the Spindler Memorial Library and; “Whereas the Woodland Township Board wishes to take this opportunity to recognize her dedicated service to the residents of Woodland Township, now; "Therefore be it resolved that in behalf of all the residents of Woodland Township and the Woodland Township Board we extend our thanks and appreciation to Enda Wise for her long and dedicated service and wish her good health and happiness in her retirement, knowing that she shall always be interested in affairs of the Library. Following their business meeting, the board entertained special guests at a Christmas party which included a light supper. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Rudy (Annemarie) Othmer, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lucas, Tim Alen, Cheryl Allen, Mary Rush, Dorothy Henney, Ken Hewitt, Ron Coats, and Coridan Wise Edna Wise, who was to be the guest nf honor, was unable to attend. 1O°° Only * per year In Barry County MAIL THIS COUPON TODAY ... Send my subscription to: NAME 45V3144 ADDRESS FAST Repair Service • Engraving • Watch Repair ,7,X... HODGES JEWELRY Tour Full Service Repair Center 122 W. Stale St. Hastings Ph. 945 2963 CITY_______________ STATE Enclosed is my payment for: n In Snover Arias □ $13.50 Other Areas n $fJ 5Q Student5 (, months) □ 2 Surrounding Counties ,. _ " Or Call 948-8051 For More Information! P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml. 49058 �The Hastings Banner— Thursday, December 2S. 1983, Page 6 ... ofyour choice S ATTEND SERVICES ST ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. HU5 S Jefferson Father Leun 15>hl. Partor Satur­ day Maw. 4 .'10 p m. Sunday Ma«i-» Mam and 11 a m Cnnfras»n« Saturday. 4 nt) ■ 4.30 p m Hastings Area GRACE WESLEYAN CHURCH. 1302 S Hanover. Ha*lin#« Lro.iard Davia. P**tor Ph 946-2216 or 945-9429 Sunday Sunday School# 45 a m . Worship 11 am. Youth 5 p m . Evening Worahip 6 pm. Fellowship and Coffer 7:15 p.m Nursery tor all »rrvi<v» Wednesday CYC 6 45 p m prayer and Bihlestudy 7 pm. WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2560 W State Rd (Old Algonquin School) Pastor Jrff Arnett, phone home. 946-2792, ehurrh SIH-254# Sunday Sunday School 10 a m . Worship 1045 a m. evening »»rvw-si: 3N|.m WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METH .ODIST. 3165 N Broadway Rev (imstanre HeffrlTinger. I'aalor Ph 367-3961 Chuc h School 9 30. Worship Service II am. Senior MYF 7pm Thursday evening Mart­ in# at 7 p.m Choir. U.M Women. Welcome Cm le third Walnnalay of month. 1pm FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. 1330 N Broadway Rev David D. Garrett I’horw 946-2229 Parwmag.-. 945-3195 Church Where a Christian expenenrr make* you a member 9 45 a m Sunday School. 10 45 a an Worahip Service. 7pm Fellowship Worahip. 7pm Wednesday Prayrr FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hailing*. Michigan 948-8004 Kenneth W Gamer. Paatoe Sunday Ser vices Sunday School 945 a m Homing Worahip 11:00 am Evening Worahip 6 p m Wedneaday Family Night Adult Bible Study and Prayrr 7 00 p m Sacred Sound* Rehearaal 8:30 p m Sunday morning earvice broadcast WBCH ST MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CHURCH on McCann Rd in Irving Sunday Morrv-J Prayer at 10 .'#) Holy Communion at 1 rfc) The Hl Rev William O Lewi*. Rector HARVEST CHURCH on M-43 five mile, aoulh of Hastings Paatoe Larry Silverman. Assor Paatoe Allan Welch Ph 94644024 Service time. Tuesday night (prayer, praise. and worship) al 7 pm . Thursday night (leaching service) at 7 p m., Sunday 9 30 a m Sunday School (or all age*. 1030 a.m morning worahip. 6pm evrn.ng wor­ ship "Word* of Truth" radio hroadcait daily at 2 p m on WDFP FM (95 3) alm on WMAX AM(14 60)al3 15pm BALTIMORE UNITED HKETHHEN Sunday School 10 am ; Worahip Service 11 a m ; Prayer Service Thursday 7 pm. CHURCH OF JEHUS CHRIST LATTERDAY SAINTS Meeting al M2 E Bond Sunday Sacrament meeting 9 00 a m Sunday N huol 1000 a m Branch Pnmderit David McMonigle Phone 1-696-9949 o945-4154. HASTINGS FREE MCTHODtST CHURCH. Boltwood and East State Rami. 945-9121 Rev Donald L Brail. Paatur Sunday h.hnol 1000 a m Worahip Ser­ vice 1100 am Evening Service 6 00 p m Prayer Meeting 7.00 p m Wednesday NORTH IRVING WBiUCYAN CHURCH COH.51 EK OF Woodacbool and Wing Rd. Pa.Uir Mark Wade. 551# Huehler Rd Phone 765M2H7 Sunday School 10 am . Worship 11 am. Evening Service 7 p.m.. Prayer Service Wrdmnday 7 p.m . Nuraery provided for all servire* FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 209 W Grean St. Hailmgi. Mtclagen 49068(616)945-9674 MmaUr Dr Myron K William* Sur>day. Dec 25. 1963 - 9 30 a m. Chinch School. 1000 a m Chnatma* Fellowvhip and Coffe*. 11 00 a tn Worship ServK-e - 'Alleluia. No Complication*" Uatah9 2-7.Titu«2 11-14. Luke 2 1-20 FIRST PRFSB3TER1AN CHURCH. Hra ting*. Michigan WiOard H Cure*. Minuter, Eileen Higbee. Dir ChnaUan Ed Sunday, December 25 • Morning Worship 9.30 and 11 00 Nuraery provided. Broadcart of 930 eereicr over WBCH AM and FM 9 30 Church School for prr-achool and nuraery only. 10 30 Coffee Hour in church dining room Wedneaday • 7,00 Chancel Choir practice GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North. Michael Anu*. Paator Ph 9459414 Sunday. Dec 25 ■ 1000 Chnat D.y, Holy Communion (no church echool) Sunday. Jan. 1 ■ 8:45 Sunday Church School; 10 00 Worahip PLF^SANT VALLEY UNITED BRFTII REN LN CHRLST. M-5II at Bell Rd Rev Don Palmer 10 a.m Worahip Srrewr; 11 a m Sunday School. 6 .10 Evening Servire. 7:30 Wednewtay Prayer ServKe HASTINGS GRACE BRET1IRF>. 600 Powell R.I Ruwell A. Sarver. I’aalnr Phone 945-9224 Worahip aerviee 10.30 a.m . evening aervice 6 p m . daaae* fnr all »ge* Tueaday. CotU.v Prayer Meeting. 7.00 pm AUIONQI IN LAKE BIBLE CHURCH. 2<»2"i Airport Rd.. Dick Tnggart. I'mtor Church phone 9468482 Sunday School 9 45 a m . Worahip 11 a.m , Junior Churrh 11am. Evening Worahip 'pm Nuraer FAITH BAITLST CHURCH. 502 Earn Grand St Mark J Highmsn. Pastor I'h 94M2H28 Sunday School, i’lim. morn­ ing worship and childre-'s churrh. 11 a m . youth meeting*. 5 p tu . evening worship. 6 pm Thursday p-ayrr Meeting 7 pm. Thursday teen cla*a<- Bad Primary Adven­ ture* 7 p m Nuraery provided for all servires Wr Welcome all' HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road Pastor J T Crawmer Phone 945-2265 Sunday School 9 45 a m . Worahip 11.00 am. Evening Service 7 p m . Wednesday Praise Gathering 7pm HOPE UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. M 37 South at M-79 Jack Bartholrancw. pallor, phone 945-4995 P-obrrt Fuller, choir director Sunday achedu> 9.30 Fellow ship and coffee. 9.55 Sunday School. 11:00 Morning Worship. 6 00 p m Evening Wocahip; 7:00 p.m Youth Meeting Nuraery for all service*, transportation provided to and from rooming service*. Prayer meeting. 7 pm Wedneaday REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUN CHRIST OF 1-vTTEH DAY SAINTS. S Jefferson al Walnut Kennrth Colburn. Pastor Home HtK-6567 Sunday School 10 a.m . Worship 11 a m HASTINGS CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH'S WITNESSFiS. 220 Wert Coi­ tal St Bible lecture 9 ;#> a m.; Watchtower Study 10-45 a m ; Tuenday • Congregation Bild.- Study Bpm. Thursday • Theocratic School 7 JO; Srrvicr meeting K 30 QUIMBY UNITED METHOIHNT CHURCH 3 milea E. on M-7H ‘‘teven 10-id. Psstor Sunday Church School 10 30 a m . Worahip Serene 11:30 a_m United Meth­ odist Women ■ lai Wednesday each month HASTINGS BIBLE MISSIONARY CHURCH. 307 E MarehaD 8t. Haatmga Rev Marvin SickmiBer Phone 945-6197 Service* Sunday School 10.00 am. .Morning Worahip 11:00 aj* Sunday and aveninj aerncea 7.30 pm. Wedneaday mid­ week prayer meeting 7JO pm. HASTINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH. 102 E Woodlawn Ave Minister Scott ihivia Sunday Worahip 1F.30 a.r., Fellowahip 10 30 to 11.00 a m Bible School 1 LOO a.m. to 12 Ik' noon Wednesday Bihle Study and Fellowship 7:30 ui 8:30 pm Phone 94-5-2076 BARRY COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 54J North Michigan Minuter Steve Davu 945 2936 Sunday Services 10 a m . Bible Study 11am. Evening Services 6 p m. Wednesday Evening Bihle Study 7pm HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVENT­ IST. 904 Terry Lane Phone 91.58884 Sat­ urday srrvicr*. Sahhath School 9 30 a m . Worship Ham. Turaday ■ Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 7:30 p m NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY OF HASTINGS 236 E Culfag. Pastor. E Miller Ph 948 2762 Sunday School 111 a m Clause* foe all age*. Worship server al 11 a m Evange­ listic Serve r 7 pm Tuesday Prayer Group. 10 am Full Gospel Nashville Area Lake Odessa Middleville Area Woodland Area CHURCH OF WE NAZARENE. 301 Ful­ ler St . M-7# Pastor Thomas Voyles Sunday Service and Sunday School. 10 a m . Morning Worahip 11 a.m.; Evening Service*. Youth 6 pm. Evening Worahip 7 pu . Wednesday mid week prayer 7 pm . Wednesday caravan program 7 p m GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH. Vreder Road. 1 Mile south of M-50 between Darby and Nash Roads Pastor Hill Stevens Phone 693-2315 10 a.m Sunday School. 11 a m Morning Worship, 7pm Sunday evening worahip 7J0 pm Wednesday Prayer Service BOWENS MUXS CTIAPE1. 10 am Morning Service*. 11:15 Sunday School. Three are clime* for all. KILPATRICK UNITED BRETHREN, romer of Barnum Rd and M 66 Woodland Pastor George Speaa Phone 367-2741 9:45 a.m Worship. 11 a m Sunday S.hool. Wed­ nesday Prayer 8 pm. W.M A. 2nd Wed­ nesday each month. Adult C E.. 2nd Satur­ day each month. 8 pm. HERITAGE HILLN BIBLE CHURCH. Hwy M-66 10 au. S. of Naahnlir Robert Lee ShotU. PaMor Sunday • 9:45 am.. Sunday School. 10.45 a m. Worahip Srrvicr. Opm Young Propie Mertmr. 700 pm Evening Servire; Wednesday 7.30 p m. Bible Study ami l*rayer Hour Free rouMwI■ng arrvice on all problem* Phone 616-7563666 or 963-1713. ST EDWARDS CATHOLIC CHURCH. Lake Odessa Rev Izwia Hadone Adminia tratoe 374-6274 or 374-7405. Saturday Maaa 5.30 p m.. Sunday Maass* 8 and 10 MIDDLEVILXE FIRST BAPTLS1 CHURCH. Hwy M-37. juat north of Mid dleviUe. 795-9726 Eev. Weeley Smith. Pmtor. Mark J. Highman. Pai’.oc of Youth and Education. Sunday School 9 45 a m.. Morning Worahip 11 a m . Evening Srrvicr •7OODBURY UNITED BRETHREN, fust Off M-Wi N of M-50 in Village of Wood­ bury I'aalor Duane Waller Phone 374-7251 Wondup arrvxe » to am . Sunday School 1045 a m . Youth Fellowahip Wednesday 7 pm.. Bible Study and Prayrr Service Wednesday 7 pm OUR LADY OF GREAT OAK. Lwra-y Father Ray Allen. Phone 623-2480 ■Sunday Maae at U-OUa.m. CALVARY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST CHURCH. Corner of 1st and 2nd Ave.. Lake Odessa Putnr George Speaa. Phone 374-8756 Sunday Morning Worahip Servire- 1HM) a.m Sunday School - 10 00 *m Evening Service • 7M p m. Weifneaday Evening Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m ndiat Women lat Wednesday each month. ST CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Naahville. Father Leon Pohl. Pastor. A mutom of St Rose Catholic Church. Hawlinga Saturday Maae 6;.«l pm. Sunday Mau 9 30 a in UNITED METHODINT CHURCH of Nashville Phone K52-»719 Comer Wariiington and Slstr. lavnard F Putnam. Pas­ tor Serreee* Sunday 9.46 am. Mormag Worship, 10.45 am Fellowahip; 11 am. Church Svhnol tor all ages. 6 30 pm U M Y.F Jr Hi and U.M.Y.F. Sr. Hi; Bihle Hour - all ages. 1st Wednesday 7JO p m each month. United Methodist Women LAKEWOOD UNITED MFTHUDLST. Hwy. M-50. W mile W of M66. Lake Odeau Rev. James Hulett. Pastor Worship 8-30 and 11 am.; Evening Service atTJ )pm CENTRAL UNITED METHODIST. 912 Fourth Av. Rev Stephen Keller Ph 3748861. Sunday schedule changed Oct. 2nd The new w-Eadule will be 9.30-10:15 a m Sunday School. 10301130 a m Worahip. 11 30 a m Coffee Hour TRINITY GOSPEL OIURCH. 21# Wash­ ington. Naahville Rev. J. G Boomer Sun­ day School 8:45 am ; Sunday Worahip 1100 am. Evening Service 8 00 pm. Bible Prayer. Wednesday 7.00 pm NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH. 312 Phillips St. PeMor Lester IMlrool. 8529X0# or 852-9025 Amiaunl Pastor Don Roarae. 652 960# Sunday Services. Sunday School 9.45. Sunday Worahip 11 a m . Sunday Evening Service 7 pm ; Wed­ nesday night Bihle Study 7 pm. Bua Mmirtry — Call Don Rosene 852-8226 MAPLE GROVE BIHLE CHURCH. Clov­ erdale Rd . 5 mile* aoulh of Naahville. W mile e*»t nf M-66 I’aalor Marvin Potter Phone 652-0661 Sunday Semcer. Sunday School 10 a.m.. Morning Sere ires 11 a m.. Evening Service 6 p.m.; Cottage Prayer meeting 7 30 p.m Wednesday LAKEWOOD BAITLST. Partw Daryl Kauffman. 367-4555 Acroaa from the high • bool. 71 HO Velle Rd . M-50 Sunday School 10.00 a.m ; Worahip Sen ice 11:00 am Evening Service 6:;M1 p m . Wednesday Prayer Mrrting 7:30 p m CHRISTIAN K»X)RMFJI62OSrath Ave Rev Hen Hakter Ph 374-8607 9 30 « m Coffee Hour. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a m. Worship Service CONGXMiATIONAL CHURCH. 767 Fourth Ave Rev Randall Kohl. Ph 3748753 Worship Hour 9 ;M) a tn.. Fellow .hip Hour 10.30 am. Church Schrnl 11am The Church Page is Brought to You Through the Hastings Banner and these Public Spirited Firms: JACOBS REXALL PHARMACY Comolet* Prescription Service Hastings Savings and Loan Association Hotlingt and Lake Odessa COLEMAN AGEHCY of Hastings, Inc. insurance lor your Din. Home. Business and Car LW. BUSS COMPANY MIDDIXVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORM­ ED. 708 W. Mam Street Worahip 10 a.m.. Sunday School 11:15 a.m ; Evening Wor­ ship tip m NEW UFETABERNACU; 201 Rumrll St Rev Gary Finkhriner Ph<me 7t*5-742H Sunday Worahip Sere mt It) a.m and 7 p.m.; Wedneaday Bible Study 7 31pm PEACE REFORMED CHURCH. M-37 al Parmaler Ruud. Middleville. Rrv Wayne Kiel. Pailur Phone 891-1565 Rev. Charle* Doorn bn*. AuuUnl Pastor. Phone 7953466 Finn Service 9 a.m.; Churrh School 10.15 a.m.; Second Service 11:15 am: Evening Crlrbralion Bpm. ST. AUGUSTINE. MIDDLEVILLE Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 7#2-. 28MI. Sundry Mam 11 a.m Dowling Area COUNTRY CHAPEL AT DOWLING AND BANFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES. Rev Lynn Wagner officiat­ ing Phone 7563149. Country Chapel warriup 10:15 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a m.; Banfwld worahip 11 30 am FIRST BAI’TIST CHURCH OF ORANGE VI1XH. 6tr21 Marsh Rd . 2 miles south of Gun lake Rev Dan Bowman Pastor. Larry Tungate. S-jnday Sch«J Supt Sunday School 9 45 a m . Churrh Service* II a.m ; 6 pm Evening Service*. Wednes­ day 6 30 p m S OCK 3 thru 6 grade*. 7 p m Adult Prayrr and !<ihle Study Hu* ministry weekly with Ron Moore Cali 6645413 for pickup MARTIN REFROMED CHURCH OF MARTIN Dnve-in. walk io church with 24 Hour Prayer Chapel Rev Man in Meeter. Pastor. Worship Service* 10 a m and 7,3b p.m ; Sunday School 11:15 a.m ST. CYRIL A METHODIUS Gun Luke Father Dennis Boylan. Pastor Phone 7922r/W Saturday Mas* 5pm. Sunday Mas* 9am DOSTER HEFORMH CHURCH Dorter Rcuri near Pine laike Re. John F Pailgvtt Pastor Sunday Worahip 9.30 am and 6 p m . Sundav School II a m.. Youth Cbmr mrvt* each Monday 6 3tl p m ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF ('KANGEVILIX Sundav Mas* 8am. Church School 9am, Fanulv Eurhanai Warn Nurwrv III a.m Midweek srrvicr* as announced Father Kurt Fish. vi.-.i« 61M-LM5 THE NOTE OF PRAISE (The New .Note! 12223 Chiel Nissutav Ki! . Gun Like area Sundav Worship 10 a m K.iturtlav gospel resicrrt* 7 (Mi p m Phone 7!15-78lif» A Gulf 4- Western Industry FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS M*mb*r F.D.I.C. The Hastings Banner and Reminder 1952 N. Broodwoy • Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "PrescripHom" -118 S. Jefferson ■ 945-3429 HASHHGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hostings. Michigan Wren Funeral Home of Walnut A 5. Jefferson in Hostings HASTIHGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan WOODGROVE PARISH. Coala Grove. Rrv Palneia Owens. Pastor. Phone 367 4137. Sunday church school 9 :MJ a.m . Worship service 10 45 a.m.; choir 6pm. youth fellowship 7 Ml pm Holy Commun­ ion first Sunday of eac h month Women » Fellowship first Thursday of each month at lU*m WOODI^NII UNITED METIKIDIKT CHURCH. Rev. Constance Heffelfinger Phone 367-3861 915 a m Worship Ser­ vice. 111.30 a.m. *.-inday School; 7:30 p m Wednesday UMY - Welcome FAITH BIBLE CHURCH. 7455 N Wood land Rd . Lake Odessa Paalor Richard Sesaink Churrh phone 367-4H21. Pastor'a phone 3744HI8 Sunday - Morning Worahip 1000 am; Sunday Schoo! 11.15 am. evening w-tvmt 7 (Ml pm Wednesday • Bil4e Study 7:(M) pro ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. VMte Rd . Woodland Cliffonl Raminll Pastor. Sun­ day school every Sunday at 9.15. Sunday worship .0 30 Coffer fellowship following SuimLiv worship on 2nd and 4 th Sunday, each month Lutheran Hrotherhcksl meet* 1*1 SurxLiy.7'!i0pm. Luther League meet* 2nd Sunday. 6.30 p.m STONEY POINT FREE METHODLST JHURCH. William Blakeslee, pastor Ph 367-7191. Sunday School at 1000 rtu. Worahip service li a m., evening worahip at 7 p.m . mid-sreek Bible study. Thursday at 7:00 p m. Everyone welcome Delton Area Orangeville Gun Lake Freeport Area FHEEIXIKT CHURCH OF UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRLST. ItM. Cherry st Pastor. Rrv Jrrre Drummond Phonr 76>5131 III (Mi am Sunday School 11 (mi a m Morning Worship. F.vrning Worehip 7 OU p m Wednesday evruing pravrr inr- i ing al Y W Club* “'gi pm "A Grow tng Cburrii Foi Coming laird " GALII.EAN BAITLST. HWth Si ami N Frertairt Rd Phone !U 5-57<14 111 a m Sundav School. 11am Morning Worship 7 pm Evening Service. Wednrwiav Pravrr Meeting 7,:9l p m HOPE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN. M-50 north of Freeport at Kent-Unia County Lne Pastor Rev Jarre Bcmmrar. Chun h at Study, 10 a m Morning Worship. 111m yirea Obituaries — rewarded. CHURCH OF THE .NAZARENE. 1716 North Broadway Rev James Hilgrndorf. Paitor Sunday Services 9 45 am Sundav Srhool Hour. 11 0U a m Morning Worship Service. 6 (MJ p.m Evening Service Wednewlsy 7 (MJ p m Service* for Adults. Teens and Children VOICE OF REVIVAL CHURCH (Full Gospel). 1715 Carlton Center Rd Sunday morning arrvKe. prune and hymns. 10.30 a.m.; Evening services. evangelislir. 7 30 p.m . Sunday Youth Meeting 6 00 p m , Wednewday Bible Study and Prayer Meet­ ing al 7 M) pm EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH, corner of Hroadway and Center St. Fr. Wayne South. Rector Service*; Sunday. Maa. and Church School 10 a m. and he Spiritually CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Campground Rd . H mi S.. Pastor. Brent Branham Phone 623-2265 Sunday School at Ml a m . Worship 11 a.m.; Evening Servire ai 7 pm . Youth meet Sundav 6pm. Weil Prayer Bible7p.m DELTON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST, Comer Pifer and Csslar Creek Rd . Paul S. Howell. Pastor Phone 948 8884 Saturday Services. Sahalh School 9 ;M> a m . Worship ’. a.m ; Wed 7 30 p m Bible Study and Prayer meeting VAITH UNITED METHODLST CHURCH. Pasloi Elmer J Faust On M-4 I in Delton Serene* • Worship 1045 am. Sundav School 9 ;MMU.3U Evening Serene 6pm. United Methodist Women every first Thurs­ day. 7 ;ki p m . Ignited Mrthodret Men every second Sunday. 7 :«> a m MILO BIBLE CHURCH. Corner M-43 and Milo Road. Doug Huntington Pastor Rl No 3 Bo* 3I5A. Delton Ml 49046 Phone671-4702 Sunday .School HrtMJam Worahip Service 1I.(M>. Evening Worahip 6 <M> p m . Wednesday Sere ire 7 (Ml p m INTERLAKES BAPTIST. Deltoo Ph 623-2712 Located on M-43 m Delton Pas­ tor Re* McMurray Ph 343-4120 Sunday School 9.45 a m . Family Worahip 11 am. evening servire 6pm. Wednesday Bible Study 7pm PRAIRIEVILLE COMMUNITY CHI BCH IU221 S. Norn* hd Aero** from Prairie ville Garage. Rev Hill Hlair. Partor Sunday School 10 a.m . Morning Worship ll a m Sunday Night 7pm. Bible Study. Wedne* day Service 7pm ST AMBROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 11252 Fiona Rd . Delu-.i Futher Ray Allen S -I Pastor Saturd.iv Ma» 5 #■ p ni. Sun­ day Mass 11 tM> a m from Memorial Dav weekend to Libor Day weekend and. 12 Wl Noon the mt of the year DELTON ASSEMBLY OF GOD Part w Gary Stevens. Phone 6268789 Meets in Delton High School LGl room, Sundav Srhcml 9 :U) a m . Worship IO4-» a m McCALLUM UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH, romer of Mullen and Otss Lake Rd . Gary C Brooks pastor Ph 623-8226 Sundav School at 9 45 a m . Worahip Servwesa' 1100 a m . Sunday evening wrvires at 700 p m . youth meeting Tuesday at 7 00 p m , Mid-week prayer meeting Wed nasday at 7 00 pm Hickory Corners H1UKOR5 CORNERS WLMXYAN Rev Phil Perkin* Partor !<• am Sunday S. h«*il. Ham Morning Worship Junior Chunh Nuirorv .7 p m W ur*hip. Wedn*> dav 7 30 pm Fanulv Night Missionary Surirtv second Friday 7pm Potluck Lois E. Bowman HASTINGS - Mrs. Lois E. Bowman. 64, of 98 N. Middleville Rd., died Christmas morning. Dec. 25. 1983, at Pennock Hospital. She was bom in Kalamazoo on October 20. 1919, the daughter of Sager and Sadie <Scolt) Miller. She was reared and attended school in the Kalamazoo area and came to Hastings in 1941. She married Curtis A. < Jacki Bowman on January 29. 1966. Her employments included Hastings Mfg. Co.. Orchard Industries. Jacobs Pharmacy, area restaurants as a waitress and she retired from Provincial House after five years of employment. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, and a former member of the Freeport O.E.S. and the Barry County Sportswomen's Club. Mrs. Bowman is survived by her husband, Curtis; two daughters. Mrs. Marvin (Margaret) Patrick of Hastings and Mrs. Gary (Judy) McGhee of Baldwin; three stepsons, Thomas Bowman of Middleville and Harry Bowman and Garry Bowman, both of Hastings; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Ron (Janet) Johnson of Hastings; 13 grand­ children; three great - grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence (Freida) Huver, Mrs. Iva Reiglerand Mrs. Ford (Leota) Aspinall, all of Hastings; and three brothers, Gerald and Sager Miller, both of Hastings, and Robert Miller of St. Petersburg, Fla. She was preceded in death by a sister, Thresa Miller. Funeral services were held at l:3u p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 at the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. The Rev. Kenneth Garner and the Rev. James Hilgendorf officiated. Burial was in Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Hastings Christian School. Earl P. DeGroot DOWLING - Mr. Earl P. DeGroot, 69, of 3612 Bristol Lake, died Friday, Dec. 23, 1983, at Pennock Hospital. He was born Nov. 5, 1914 in Holland TVp., Ottawa County, the son of Arie and Nellie (Eding) DeGroot. He married the former Eleanor Mikesell in 1936 in Indiana. He resided in Bellevue, moving to Dowling in 1966. He was employed for Clark Equipment Co., Battle Creek for ten years then worked for Howard Sober Haul Away in Lansing until his retirement. He was a member of the Nashville Baptist Church. Mr. DeGroot is survived by his wife, Eleanor ; three sons, Jerry of San Antonio, Texas, and Rev. Lester L. and Jack L. DeGroot, both of Nashville; 11 grand­ children; two great - grandchildren; four brothers, Arnold of Olivet, Elmer of Grand Rapids, John of Augusta, and Nelson of Bellevue; and one sister, Mrs. Lyle (Lillian) Harmon of Bellaire, Mich. F'uner 1 services were held at the Nash­ ville Baptist Church on Tuesday, Dec. 27. The Rev. Lester DeGroot officiated. Burial was in Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nashville Baptist Church. Dwayne Weiler Mr. Dwayne Erin Weiler, 18, formerly of Hastings, was killed in an accident Nov. 30 in Santa Ana, Calif. Mr. Weiler is survived by his mother, Janice (Mayhar) Swift of Orange County, Calif.; Ward 0. Weiler, Jr. of Mecosta, Mich.; and grandparents, Ward and Mary Weiler, Sr. of Hastings. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 3 at Colonial Mortuary, Orange County. Calif. Graveside services were held Wed­ nesday, Dec. 7 at Kalamo Cemetery. Arrangements were by Vogt Funeral Home of Nashville. Lois E. Williams DOWLING - Mrs. Pownall Lois) E. Williams, 66, of 9757 North Ave., died Friday, Dec. 23,1983, at Pennock Hospital, where she had been a patient since December 14. She was bom March 30, 1917 in Assyria Town­ ship. the daughter of Aubrey and Inez (Ford) Swift. She married Pownall 0. Williams on Sept. 1, 1934 in LaGrange, Ind. and had been a resident of the Lacey area all of her life except for a few years when she lived in Marshall. She was employed for several years by Kellogg Co.. Eaton Mfg. Co. in Marshall and Bob's Grill in Dowling. She was a former member of the Maple Leaf Grange and had been a leader for the Dunham 4-H Club for many years. Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband. Pownall; one daughter. Mrs. Robert (Nancy) Benham of Battle Creek; two sons, Commander Sgt. Major Charles Williams. USA retired, of Carlsbad. Calif, and Dale Williams of Dowling, five grandchildren; two great - grandchildren; three sisters. Mrs Mason (Audreyi Tobias and Mrs. Richard (Juanita) Yarger, both of Hastings, end Mrs. Robert (Irene) Myers of Manistique; three brothers. Garwood Swift of Battle Creek and Ralph and Danvin Swift, both of Dowling. There were no funeral services. Arrangements were by the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. Memorial contributions may be made to tne Michigan Kidney Foundation or to the American Cancer Society. James T. Porter DELTON - Mr. James T. Porter. 65. of 27 Trails End. Wilkinson Lake, died Sunday. Dec. 25, 1983 at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo, after a long illness. He was bom Aug. 29. 1918 in Paw Paw. the son of George and Mina (Healy) Porter. He married Norma Goodman on July 3. 1937 in Parchment. He retired Sept. 1, 1981 from National Waterlift Co. in Kalamazoo where he had been emploved for 27 years. He had lived at his present address since his retirement and was formerly of Comstock and Kalamazoo. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr. Porter is survived by his wife, Norma; his children, Leroy, Sidnee and Lawrence Porter, all of Kalamazoo, James and Virginia Shaw of Vicksburg. Clarence and Susan Porter of El Paso. Texas; grand­ children, Rodney and Joy Porter of Kalamazoo. Steven and Scott Shaw of Vicksburg and Catherine and Andrew Porter of El Paso. Memorial services were held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 at the Williams Funeral Home of Delton. The Rev. Rex I. McMurray of Inter Lakes Baptist Church officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Borgess Medical Research Foundation. Dorotha L. Manning CLARKSVILLE - Mrs. Dorotha Lucille Manning, 71, of 8091 W. Campbell Rd., died Wednesday evening, Dec. 21, 1983, at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was bom Sept. 9, 1912 in Odessa Township, the daughter of Ferdinand and Edith (Tallett) Meyers. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1930. She married Sidney Manning Jan. 23, 1932 in Ionia. She lived in the Clarksville and Lake Odessa areas all of her life. Mrs. Manning is survived by her husband, Sidney; one daughter, Mrs. Walter (Lucille) Heyn of Orleans; two brothers, Homer Meyers of Lake Odessa and Arthur Meyers of Clarksville; two sisters, Mrs. Beth Baker of Lake Odessa and Mrs. Victor (Florence) Mead of Hastings; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Stella Webster, and a brother, Floyd Manning. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 24 from Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa. The Rev. Kenneth Harger officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. Lloyd J. Haskins LAKE ODESSA - Mr. Lloyd J. Haskins. 91, died Monday. Dec. 26, 1983 at Ionia County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lake Odessa on Nov. 26. 1892, the son of Allie and Eliza (McRoberts) Haskins. He married Alice Shupp on Dec. 30. 1916. She preceded him in death March 8, 1974. He farmed in the Lake Odessa area for many years, retired from the Lake Odessa Canning Company, and had worked for many years at Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel. Mr. Haskins is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Joyce) Waite of Alto and Mrs. William (Mary Jean) French of Lake Odessa; one son, Gerald Haskins of Lake Odessa; ten grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Edna Winey and Pearl Carter, both of Lake Odessa. Funeral services will be held Thursday. Dec. 29 at 3 p.m. from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa, with the Rev. George Speas officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Sarah J.Johnsen MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Sarah J. Johnson, 90. died Thursday morning, Dec. 22, 1983, at the home of her daughter, where she lived. She was bom Sept. 2f), 1893 in Lapeer County, the daughter of Charles and Anna (Gormley) Doherty. She married Roy Johnson in 1924. Mr. Johnson died Oct. 9, 1964. She was a member of the Floral Garden Club, Prairie Literary Club, Bowens Mills Ladies Aid, a life member of Middleville OES, attended Middleville United Methodist Church and was a member of the Jennie Rugg Circle. Mrs. Johnson is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Bernard (Esther) Crouter of Florida, Mrs. Edna Petrucha of Swartz Creek, and Mrs. Robert (Donna) Kenyon of Middleville; seven grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ella Morton of Middleville; and one niece and one nephew. Funeral services and committal services were held Saturday, Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. from the Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. The Rev. Carl W. Staser officiated. Burial was in Davison Cemetery, Davison, Mich. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville T-K school librarv Roy Minshall PLAINWELL - Mr. Roy Minshall, 84, of 1204 Marsh Rd., passed away Saturday evening, Dec 17, 1983, after a recent illness, at Community Hospital in New Port Richey. Fla. He was born Feb. 16, 1899 in Ohio, the son of Fay and Clara Belle (Devers) Min­ shall. He came to the Orangeville area as a young man and had farmed and owned a welding shop for the past 50 years on Marsh Rd near Orangeville. He was married Io Clara Bagley July 3. 1926. Mr. Minshall is survived by his wife, Clara; a sister. Mrs. Esther Williams of Kalamazoo, a brother. Carl Minshall of Hudson. Fla.; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements had been made by a local funeral home in New Port Richey. Fla. Rebecca C. Hodges HASTINGS - Rebecca C. Hodges. 75. of 821 S. Church St., died Monday. Dec. 26, 1983. at the U. of M. Hospital in Ann Arbor. She was bom in Ionia County on Oct. 31. 1908, the daughter of Francis and Elizabeth (Long) Cusack. She had been a resident of Hastings for more than 50 years. She was a partner in Hodges Jewelry from 1931 to 1957 when the business was sold to her son. Patrick C. Hodges. Her husband. Chester B. Hodges, died June 16. 1974. She was active in community affairs and was a past president of the women’s organization of the Hastings Country Club, and St. Rose Altar Society. She was a longtime member of the Hastings Women s Club, a charter member of the Hastings Friends of the Library and a member of Pennock Hospital Guild 22. She was a member for over 50 years of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Mrs. Hodges is survived by a son, Patrick, and daughter-in-law. Madonna, of Hastingsfive grandchildren. Kathleen with GTE iii Stamford, Conn., Cheryl Hodges-Selden, ar RN in Ann Arbor, Michael of Canton, Mich. Mary of East Lansing, and Teresa, an R.R.T of Aim Arbor. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday. Dec. 29 from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Fr. Leon H. Pohl and Fr. James Cusack officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening. Dec. 28 at the Wren Funeral Home. Her request was that those who wish may make memorial contributions to any youth group in one’s own church. Theodore (Ted) E. Bird FREEPORT- Mr. Theodore (Ted) E. Bird St., 51 of Freeport, died Saturday, December 24. 1983 at Pennock Hospital He was born March 3,1932 in Freeport, the son of Clifton Dexter Bird and Orletta L. Chapman. He was a equipment operator in construction for several companies. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Del (Nancy) Haight, Mrs. James (Connie) Marble and Mrs. Faron (Cathy) Hughes all of Freeport; two sons, Theodore E. (Ted) Bird Jr., William S. Bird both of Freeport; eight grandchildren; his father, and step mother, Dexter and Martha Bird of Freeport; one sister, Mrs. Ines Windes of Freeport and one brother, Richard Bird of Freeport and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 27 from the Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. Rev. Richard Taggert of­ ficiated with burial in the Freeport Cemetery. Theda M. Fairbrother IONIA - Mrs. Theda M. Fairbrother, 62, of 5462 Jordan Lake Rd., died Monday, Dec. 26, 1983, at her home. She was bom May 2, 1921 in Coopersville, the daughter of Frank and Myrtle (Toodgood) Slatter. She graduated from Coopersville High School. She married John Fairbrother on July 6, 1946 in Coopersville. They lived in Cooper­ sville until 1956 when they moved to the Alto area and in 1979 to the Ionia area. Mrs. Fairbrother is survived by her husband, John; one daughter, Noreen Fairbrother of Lake Odessa; two sons, Terry Fairbrother of Jenison and Lyle Fairbrother of Cannonsburg; six grandchildren; three brothers, Floyd Anderson of Wyoming, Al Slatter of Elmdale, and Leon Slatter of Byron Center; and one sister. Mrs Robert (Loretta) Warren of Muskegon heights. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 29 at 1 p.m. from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa, with the Rev. George Speas officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Patsy R. Richardson CLARKSVILLE - Mrs. Patsy R. Richard­ son, 52, of 10925 Nash Hwy., died Thursuay, Dec 22, 1983, at Grand Rapids Osteopathic Hospital . She was bom May 23, 1931 in South Lyons, Mich., the daughter of Esmond and Dorothea (Pool) Williams. She attended South Lyons and Saranac schools. She married Edwin Richardson on May 28, 1948 in Clarksville. She had been employed by General Motors Diesel, Wurzburgs and Sears in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Richardson is survived by her husband, Edwin; three daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Mickey) Hunter of Grand Rapids and Mrs. James (Nancy) Justice and Mrs. Tom (Barbara) Simon, both of Clarksville; ten grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs Harry (Betty' Campbell of Canton, Mrs. Glen (Sina) Kirkham of Mont Belvieu, Texas, and Mrs. Paul (Edith) Greese of Crown Pt., Ind.; and one brother. Esmond Williams of Saranac. Funeral services were held al 11 a.m. Saturday. Dec. 24 from the Pickens-Koops Funeral Chapel of Clarksville. The Rev. Arthur Ruder officiated. Burial was in Clarksville Cemetery Obituaries continued on page 8 �The Hastings Bannaer LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage. mode the 23rd day of Aug­ ust. 1978. executed by B. BRUCE BRENNAN and JOYCE B. BREN­ NAN. husband and wife, as mortgagors, to HASTINGS SAV­ INGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION, a Michigan corporation, doing business of Hastings. Michigan, as mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on August 25, 1978, in Liber 237 of mortgages, on page 856. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid at the date of this notice Twenty-two Thousand Five Hundred Eleven and 55/100 ($22.511.55) Dollars for principal and interest, no suit or proceed­ ing at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale in said mort­ gage contained having become operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on Friday. January 20. 1984 at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the East front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sole and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction or ven­ due. for the purpose of satisfying ths amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest thereon at twelve and one-half (12%%) percent per annum, as specified in the Loan Modification Agreement doted August 10. 1983. together with the legal costs and charges ol sole, including the attorney fees as provided by law and in said mortgage, the lands and premises in said mortgages mentioned and described as follows, to*wit: A parcel of land in the Southwest one quarter of Section 8, Town 3 North. Range 10 West, described as: Beginning at a point which lies due North 1349.51 feet, thence North 75* West 350.46 feet, thence North 77* 26' West, 342.07 feet, thence South 6* 33 West 170.60 feet from the South one-quarter post of said Section 8 for place of beginning thence South 6* 33 West 207 feet, thence North 84* 7‘ 30“ West 206 feet, thence North 5* 52' 30" East 207 feet, thence South 84* 7* 30" East 208.50 feet to the place of beginning, Yankee Springs Township. Barry County, Michigan. Length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 77A.3240 C.L. (1948) Section 600.3240 is six (6) months. Det-d: December 19. 1983 Richard H. Show (P-20304) Attorney for Hostings Savings & Loan 215 South Church Street Hastings. Ml 49058 1-19 MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE Premises located at: 3845 Devine Road Nashville, Michigan The real estate mortgage given by VENOLA J. FIGEL, formerly V enoIo J. Cornell, a woman, to Comerica Bank • Battle Creek, successor in interest to and formerly known as SNB Bank and Trust, and formerly Security National Bank of Battle Creek, under date of April 14. 1978, as recorded May 5. 1978. in Liber 235, on page 855 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Mighigan. is in default. The amount claimed to be due thereon is $30,753.93, together with interest at the rote of 8.5% per annum ft am December 19. 1983. NOW. THEREFORE. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and the statutes in such case mode and provided, said Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the premises described herein at public auction at the front entry to the Barry County Building. 220 Court Street. Hastings, Michigan, on the 1st day of February. 1984. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due on said Mortgage together with the legal costs and charges of sale including the statutory attorney fee. The premises to be «old at said sole are situated in the Township of Castleton. County of Barry, State of Michigan, and fully described as follows, towit: Beginning 40 rods North of the Southwest corner of Section 33. T3N. R7W. thence Eost 225 feet; thence Sou‘h 200 feet; lhence West 225 feet to a point 200 feet South of the Place of Beginning; thence North to place of beginning, being in Castleton Township. Barry County, Michigan. Subject to Oil and Gas Lease recorded in Liber 266 on page 264. Subject to Oil and Gas Lease recorded in Liber 334 on page 197 and assigned to Pan American Petroleum Corp, in Liber 340 on page 469. The period of time allowed for redemption is Six (6) months from the date of said sale. Dated: December 19. 1983 COMERICA BANK-BATTLE CREEK. Successor in interest to Security National Bank of ■Battle Creek By. Vern J. Steffel. Jr. Its. Attorney 265 Capital Avenue Northeast Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 Phone: (616)962-3545 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made the 9th day of January 1978. by Ronald O. Smith and Ruth A Smith, husband and wife. as mortgagors, to the United States of /‘.merico. as mortgagee, and recorded on January 9. 1978. in the Office ol Register of Deeds lor Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 234 of mortgages on pages 449-452; and assumed by Robert S. Busick; AND. Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain mortgage made the 17th day of December 1979. by Robert S. Busick. as mortgagors, to the United States of America. as mortgagee, and recorded on December 17. 1979, in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 244 of mortgages on pages 277- 280; AND. Default having been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage mode the 26lh day of June 1980. by Robert S. Busick and Alice Marie Busick. husband and wife, as mortgagors, to the United States of America. as mortgagee, and recorded on June 26. 1980, in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, in Liber 245 of mortgages on pages 631634; on which mortgages there Is claimed to due and unpaid at the date of this Notice Twenty Four Thousand Eighty One and 90/100 Dollars ($24,081.90) principal and Six Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety Five and 93/100 Dollars ($6,795.93) interest; no suit or proceeding a. law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any par! of the debt, secured by said mortgages, and the power of safe contained in said mortgages having become operative by reason of such default; NOW. THEREFORE, Notice is Hereby Given that on January 19. 1984 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon ot the east door of the Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale and sold to the highest bidder, of public sale, for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgages, together with the legal costs and charges of sale provided by law and in said mortgages, the lands and premises In said mortgages mentioned and described. * os follows, to-wit: That property located in Barry County in the State of Michigan. The south one-half of the east one-ha If of Lot 943 and tne south one-half of the Lot 944 of the City, -formerly Village. of Hastings, according to the recorded plot thereof. Barry County. Michigan. The redemption period will be one month from the foreclosure sale. Property may be redeemed by paying the amount of the bid at the fore­ closure sale plus interest and any unpaid encumbrances on the property from date of sole. Dated December 8. 1983. For additional information, please contact UNITED STATES OF AMERICA acting through Farmers Home Administration. Room 209. 1405 South Harrison Rood. East Lansing. Michigan 48823. mortgagee. 12-29 NOTICE of MORTGAGE SALE DEFAULT having been mode in the conditions of a certain Mort­ gage made by ROBERT D. ORR and VIRGINIA L. ORR. husband and wife to FIRST FEDERAL SAV­ INGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO a United States Corporation, dated June 29. 1978, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on July 3. 1978. in Liber 236 on Page 935, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of TWENTY­ EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUND­ RED TWENTY-THREE AND 54 100 ($28,923.54) DOLLARS, and no proceedings having been insti­ tuted to recover the debt now re­ maining secured by said Mort­ gage. or any part thereof, whereby the power of sale con­ tained in said Mortgage has be­ come operative. Now Therefore Notice is Hereby Given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said Mortgage ond in pursuance of the statute in such cose made and provided, the said Mortgage will be foreclosed by o sole ot the premises therein described or so much thereof os may be necessary, ot public auction, to the highest bidde* ot the Eost front door. Courthouse, in the City of Hostings ond County of Barry Michigan that being the place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on Tuesday January 10. 1984 at 1:00 o clock (EST) in the after noon ol said day ond said prem ises will be sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then due on said Mortgage together with 9.5 percent interest legal costs. Attorneys fees and also any loxes and insurance tho said Mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date ol said sale which said premises ore describ ed in soid Mortgage as follows, to wit Land situate ond being in the Township ol Barry. County of Barry. State o< Michigan des enbed os Lots 116 117 ond 118 Fair Lake Pork Annex according to the recorded Plot thereof in Liber 4 of Plats. Page 63. Barry County Records. The original amount secured by said Mortgage was TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUND DREDANDNO 100 ($27,500.00) DOLLARS so that the amount claimed to be due thereon is more than 66’/i% of the original indebtedness secured by said Mortgage, ond the properly hereinabove described is not more than three (3) acres in size and is residential properly not exceeding four (4) units. The period of redemption will be six (6) months from date ol sole. DATED: December 2. 1983 FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO Mortgagee John M. Wells. Attorney lor Mortgagee Business Address 346 West Michigan Avenue Kolamzoo. Michigan 49007 12-29 MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE The real estate mortgage given by JERRY GROESSER. a single man. to FIRST OF AMER­ ICA BANK - MICHIGAN. N.A. (formerly known as The First National Bonk ond Trust Cam­ pony of Michigan), under date of April 26. 1978. recorded Moy 1, 197R ond recorded in Liber 235. Page 765. in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barty County, Michigan, Is in default. The amount claimed to be due tl.ereon at the dote of this no­ tice. for principal, interest, and late charges is the sum of TWELVE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE AND 58/100 ($12,959.58) DOLLARS and no proceedings have been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. NOW. THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage and the statutes in such cose mode ond provided, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the prem­ ises described therein at public auction to the highest bidder, in the North entrance to the Barry County Court House, Hastings. Michigan, that being the place of holding the Circuit Court for soid County, on January 27, 1984, al L00 o'clock In the after­ noon for the purpose of satisfy­ ing the amounts due on said mortgage plus interest at 9.0% per annum, together with the legal costs, statutory attorneys' fees and also any taxes and in­ surance that said mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of soid sale. The premises to be sold at soid sale are situtated in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry. State of Michigan, and described os follows: Lot 36 and the Easterly 15 feet of Lot 37 of the Plat of Parker Park, according to the Plat thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of the Plats. Page 46. Barry County Records. Subject to any and all conditions, restrictions, limitations and easements of record. It is understood and agreed by ond between the parties hereto that the above described premises are occupied ond mort­ gaged as one parcel. The period of time allowed for redemption is six (6) months from the dote of sole. Dated: December 15. 1983 FIRST OF AMERICA BANK MICHIGAN. N.A. BY: Rita L. Repko ITS: Attorney HOWARD 4 HOWARD. P.C. 400 Kalamazoo Building Kalamazoo Michigan 49007 Telephone: (616) 382-1483 1-19 BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting of Barry Township Board was held Dec­ ember 6. 1983 ot 7:30 p.m. with all five members being present. Awarded bids for snow removal for winter 1983-84 to the following: Buildings within Delton to Bob Farwell ot $25.00 per hour. Fire station, transfer station and cemetery in Hickory area to Richard Barnum ot $20 00 per hour. Gove permission to the Air National Guard for landing choppers behind the township building in cose of emergencies. Will send letter to Prairieville Township regarding Prairieville Dispatch dispatching lor Barry Township Police Deportment. Borry County Sheriff dispatches for Barry Township Police De­ partment and only in emergency cases does the board desire otherwise. For those coming the street they can call 623-5510 ond reach either Barry Township Police or Barry County Sheriffs. Approved paying bills in the amount of $15.005.19 Meeting adjourned of 9 35 p.m. Lois Bromley Clerk Attested to by Wilborn B. Wooer. Supervisor 12-29 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION TO. THE RESIDENTS AND PROP ERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWN SHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUN1Y. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Prairieville Township Board has adopted a Township Anti-Noise and Public Nuisance Ordinance containing, in summary the following provisions SECT'ON I. TITLE. The title o| the Ordinance shall be the "Township Anti-Noise and Public Nuisance Ordinance ". SECTION II. DEFINITIONS. This Section defines the terms ' Decibel" ond "dB (A)". SECTION III. ANTI—NOISE REGULATIONS. This Section prohibits any person, firm, or corporation from causing or creating any unreasonable or unnecessarily loud noise or dis­ turbance injurious to the health, peace or quiet of the residents and property owners of the Township. This Section also sets forth specific violations including, but not limited to. re­ gulations pertaining to the ploy­ ing of any electronic or mechan­ ical sound producing device, yelling or singing on the public streets between the hours of 10 o'clock P.M. and 7 o'clock A.M.. any excessive noise unreason­ ably interfering with the operat­ ion of any school, church, hosp­ ital or court; noise resulting from the keeping of any animal; noise from the operation of any automobile, motorcycle, or other vehicle: the unnecessary sounding of any horn or similar device: the discharge outside of any enclosed building of the exhause of any steam engine, internal combustion engine, motor vehicle, or motor boot engine except through a muf­ fler or other similar device which will effectively prevent loud or explosive noises; noises in connection with the erection, excavation. demolition, alteration, or repair of any building or premises duiing specified hours; any loud or ex­ cessive noise in connection with the loading or unloading of any vehicle or the repairing of any vehicle in or near residential areas; the use of any drum, loud speaker or other similar instrument or device; the operation of any loudspeaker or other sound amplifying device upon a vehicle; the operation of any machinery, equipment or mechanical device so as to emit unreasonably loud noise: the operation of any race track, proving ground, testing creo. or obstacle course for motor vehicles ond to the hours of operation of such activity ond sotting forth specific expedient from the above-mentioned specific violations. SECTION IV. AN "-NOISE REGULATIONS BASED I RON dB (A) CRITERIA. This Section sets forth specific regulations and noise decibel limits pertaining to residential, agricultural, and industrial properties within the township and to specify period*, of the day during which such noise decibel limits shall apply. This oction also sets forth re­ gulation: for decibel measurement and decibel limitations with respect to motor driven vehicles on public roods. SECTION V. PUBLIC NUISANCE REGULATIONS. This Section provides that no person, firm or corporation shall create, cause or maintain any public nuisance within the Township by the unreasonable emission of dust, smoke, fly ash or noxious ardors which are offensive or disturbing to adjacent property owners ond residents or persons in the area. SECTION VI. VALIDITY. This Section provides that if any court of law shall hold that any section or provision of this Ordinance is invalid, such holding siioil not affect or impair the validity of any other section or provision of this Ordinance. SECTION VII. PENALTIES Th.s Section provides that a violation ol this Ordinance shall be punishable by a fine ol not to exceed $100.00 or by imprison­ ment for not to exceed 90 days or by both such fine and im­ prisonment. This Section further provides that each day a violation continues shall con­ stitute a separate offense and that this Ordinance may also be enforced by suit for injunction or other appropriate legal action. SECTION VIII. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall toko effect 30 doys following its pub­ lication in o newspaper of general circulation within tho Township. All ordinances or ports ol Ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the abovementioned Ordinance was adopted oy the Prairieville Township Board at its regular meeting held December 14 1983 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the above-mentioned Ordinance has been posted ot the Prairie­ ville Township Clerk and that a copy of said Ordinance moy oe purchased or inspected ot the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk ot the address set forth below during regular business hours of regular working doys following the date oi the within publication JANETTE ARNOLD Clerk Prairieville Township Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton Michigan 49046 (616) 623 2664 12 29 Hastings School Board Minutes .’he regulor meeting of the Booid of Eduefli'On WOJ called to order by G- Wibalda. Pres­ ident. Monday December 19 1983 at 7 30 p.m. Members present Toburen. Hoywood. Hoekstra. Wibalda Lenz. Baxter and Shaw. Members absent None. It was moved by Shaw ond supported by Baxter that the minutes of the '°gular monthly meeting ol November 21. 1983 bo approved and placed on file Motion corned It was moved by Hoekstra and supported by Haywood that the Financial Statement as of November 30. 1983. be approved ond placed on file. Motion corned. It was moved by Lenz and supported by Toburen thot lhe Trust ond Agency Fund Report os of November 30. 1983. be opproved ond placed on file. Motion carried. It was moved by Shaw and supported by Hoekstra that the Student Services Fund Report be approved ond placed on file. Motion carried. If was moved by Hoekstra and supported by Baxter that lhe Monthly Budget Report bo approved and placed on file. Motion corned. Il was moved by Hoekstra and supported by Toburen that the November paid bills be op proved os submitted ond thot the unpaid bills be approved for payment. On roll call, the vote stood ayes all. It was moved by Show ond supported by Hoekstra that lhe Personnel Report by approved as submitted. On roll coll, the vote stood ayes all. It was moved by Toburen ond supported by Baxter that the Board of Education requests the Hastings City officials to collect one-half of lhe 1984-85 school year taxes during the summer of 1984. On roll call, the vole stood ayes oil. It was moved by Lenz and supported by Shaw that the Board of Education approve the activity admission price schedule ond pass plan as pres­ ented on a trial basis for the 1983-84 winter sports season. On roll call, the vote stood ayes all. It was moved by Baxter and supported by Shaw that the Board of Education accept, with appreciation, the gift of $1,320 to purchase uniforms for the High School basketball team. On roll call, the vote stood oyes all. It was moved by Haywood and supported by Toburen that the Board of Education adopt the policies which were submitted to the Board on November 21, 1983. with the changes noted. Motion carrod. It wos moved by Baxter and supported by Show that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. Judith A. Lenz. Secretary 12-29 STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT BARRY COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE File No. 18.900 Estate ol NELLIE MILLER, deceased 371-68-1258 Social Security Number TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS; Your interest in the estate moy be barred or oflert-H by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. January 19. 1984 ol 1 ;30 p.m.. in the probate courtroom. City of Hostings. Michigan. before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge ol Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Roy Thomas Miller requesting that Ray Thomas Miller be appointed Personal Representative of Nellie Miller who lived at 14350 Bonfield Rood. Bottle Creek. Michigan ond who died December 15. 1983. ond request­ ing also that the will of lhe Deceased dated February 11. 1983 be ndm-tted to probote, ond thot the ..etrs-at-law of lhe deceased be determined. Creditors ore notified thot copies of all claims against the Deceased must- bo pr esented, ov-rsonally or ^ry mail, to both the Personal RepmUenlatvi- and to the Court o-cUApsoiorq March 20. 1984. No*>n.'jls further given thot fhc .estalq will then bo assigned to entitled persons 'oppenring of record December 21. 1983 SMITH. RENNER AND SMITH By. William D Renner. II P298'>2 73 South Monroe Street Cole.water, Michigan 49036 (517)279-8021 Roy Thomas Miller 819 East Mill Street Hostings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-2989 (12-29) File No 18.881 Estate ot HELEN MAY SPRINKLE. A/k/a HELEN M. SPRINKLE. DECEASED 348-01 -6151 Social Security Number TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate moy be barred or effected by the following: 1. The Decedent, whose last known address wos 13511 E. Kings wood Drive. R. #3. Delton. Michigan 49046 died August 22. 1983. 2. An instrument dated Novem­ ber 28. 1977 has been admitted as the will ol the Deceased. 3. Creditors of the Deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be barrod unless presented within four months of the date ol publication of this notice, or four months after the claim becomes due. whichever is later. TO THE INDEPENDENT PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: Robert C. Sprinkle. Sr.. 13511 E. Kingswood Dr.. R. H3. Delton. Michigan 49046. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assig­ ned and distributed Io lhe persons entitled to it. FORD. KRIEKARD. STATON. LUNDQUIST 4 BAUGH P.C. By Russel 8. Baugh P29531 Attorney name 1015 American National Bank Building. Kalamazoo. Mi. 49007 (616)381-3840 (12-29) SYNOPSES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIPBOARD T'ecember 14,1983 PUBUCA HON OF FINAL ACCOUNT Approve budget amendment}: Revenue: Income tax increased to 5.300.00. Sales fox increased to 82.400.00. Miscellaneous Re­ imbursements decreased to 200 00 and Cemetery donations increased to 22,905.67 ond contingency in­ creased to 3.652.50. Approve Cable Television agreement with Kalamazoo County Coblevision. Inc. Adopt Resolution to have the DNR establish a Hunting Area Control Committee to invest­ igate hunting conditions on Little Long Lake Authorize to have the Super­ visor contact the DNR ond Attorney Generols office to request information on the progress of the rescheduling of tho KAV Co hearing Adopt Ordinance No. 31 • Anti-Noise ond Public Nuisance Ordinance Approve purchase of on ap­ proved decibel meter so as to enforce Ordinance No 31. Approve Mutual Fire Protertion Contract with Richland. Approve ’o woi»e the I % odmisistrotion fee for the Gull Lake Sewer assessment for the people that pay off the total balance of the assessment, exclussive of the annual installment payments. Approve the bid submitted by Bob Farwell for the snow removal at the BPH Fire station complex Adopt amendment to the per­ sonnel polity regarding pro­ bationary period for new employees Approve termination of dis­ patcher Glen Bacon effective 126-83 Approve appointment of part time dispatcher Linda Combs effective 12 6 ® Approve procedure for the hiring of pa'* ''me patrolman for the Township Police Dept Ratify expenses totaling $5 468 50 Authorize portent to Barry County Rood Commission of $28,510.00 for the Oak Drive Special Assessment Approve outstanding bills totaling 2 293-50 Janette Arnold Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Reck 12 29 File No. 18.824 STATE OF MCIHGIAN PROBATE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF BARRY Estates of: Joy Anders. Yuel McLeod. Dessie Nodell. Capitola Beachler. Glen Gales. Sam Larobee. Otto Lockstidt. Dessie NaDell. Andrew SchaHhauser. Amy Whittemore. Tony Galey, Gulliver's State Drugs. Evelyn McCrone. Mercure Insurance, Wm. Peoples. Robert Schmidt. Robert Schmidt. Timothy Strauss. H. Talmage. Colleen Atkinson. City Glass 4 Radiator. Lyle Glenn. Richard LaBeon. Virginia Lumsden. Sam Morris. Alice Oswald. Julio Pobanz. John Palomrruk. Luther Vinyard, Daniel Vogl. Winono Coppens. Philip Liparoto. Eli Ru|a. Guadalupe Sandoval. Glenn Shepard. Edwin BretSchneider. James Dobson, Kenneth Lytton, Lester McCurley. New Hudson Raffing, John Nowko. R 4 H Antenna Sales 4 Service. Mathias Roehl. Betty Rond. Hans Skjoerlund. Mabie Elliott, J. Frost, Richard Hrobel. Aldis Pratt. Robin Aicken Jim Beadle. Jack Buist. Nevada Cole. James Horben, Diana Johnston. Kevin Kurr, Michael Livermore. Bruce Morsteller. Kevin McKeough. Cullen McKenley. Betty Moore. Ronald Prentice Charlotte Rentz. Andy Rose. Fred Rose. Robert Tossova. Richard VanSyckle. Ron Armstrong, Russell Borton Diana Becker. Ruth Campbell Douglas Chambers. Cynthio Cooper, Angelo Goforth. Robert Hammond David Joppie. Martin Koufmon. Cora Kidder Donno Kipsell Ross Morrison. Andrew Noteboom. Darlene Smith. Gory Smith Darell Varney. Bruce Wilson. Christine Wright, Jerry Hommons, John Doe. Owners ol Abandoned Property IT IS ORDERED that on January 19 1984 ai 1100 o.m.. in the Probate Courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, a hearing be held for the examination and allowance of the First ond Final Account of k.M. Bauer Administrator of said Estates and on his petition for allowance of fees and assignment of the residue of said Estates to the Department of Treasury Escheats Division. State of Michigan, os provided by law. Publication ond service shall be mode os provided by statute ond court rule Dated December 14 1983 Richord N Loughrin Judge of Probate R M Bauer Administrator 150 W. State Street Hastings Michigan 12 29 Barry County Board of Commissioners FIRST DAY ~ FORENOON DECEMBER 13, 1983 The regular meeting or the Borry County Board of Commissioners wos colled to order Tuesday. December 13. 1983 9 30 o.m by Chairman Paul Kiel Roll coll token, seven (7) members present, Coleman Gordon Hammond. Hoore Kiel. London. McKelvey At the beginning ol the meeting oil present stood ond pledged allegiance to the Flag Moved by Landon, support by McK’h-ey to ap­ prove the minutes ol tho November 22 1983 meet ing os corrected. Motion carried. Moved by Hammond support by Cctemon to ap­ prove the Agendo os amended Motion carried Various correspondence was read to the Board by Chairman Kiel Moved by Colemon support by Hoore that the County Treasurer be authorized to collect 1983 property taxes from senior citizens, eligible servicemen, veterans, disabled persons until April 30. 1984 without penalty providing the eligible taxpayer presents a copy of the Michigan State form 1040 CR which has been filed with the State before February 15. 1984 to the County Treasurer when making payment. Motion carried by unan­ imous roll call. Moved by McKelvey support by Landon that the Clerk be instructed to send letters to representa­ tives of townships, city and villages in reference to on Oversight Committee to administer the Solid Waste Pion. Motion carried. Moved by Hoore. support by Colemon that county offices bo closed on Friday. December 16 1983 from 11:30 o.m. Io 1:30 p.m. to allow all employees to attend the annual employees Christ­ mas luncheon. Motion carried. Moved by Colemon, support by Hoore thot the following people be placed in nomination for the Barry County Mental Health Board. Arthur Ellingcr David Garrett. Robert King. Ted McKe'vey m ac­ cordance with lhe Mental Health Board rtxomrnendOtion. Motion carried. Moved by Hammond support by Hoore that lhe following names be placed in nomination for the Commission On Aging Board: Irene Hoyes, Robert VonSingel, Lottie Matthews, ond Robert Sheffer, in accordance with the Commission On Aging Coord recommendation. Motion carried. Chairman Kiel asked for public comment. Rand Bowman spoke briefly with regards to Borry County Overall Economic Development Pion. Susan Corkwell appeared before the Board re­ questing tho establishment of a Commercial and an Industrial Redevelopment district within the Village of Nashville. Russell Furlong wos present to explain the effect of this program on the County Tax base. Moved by McKelvey, support by Hoore thot the Barry County Board ol Commissioners go on record os approving lhe establishment of o Com­ mercial Redevelopment District ond on Industrial Redevelopment District within lhe Village of Nash­ ville, os requested. Roll call vote, seven (7) yeas. Coleman. Gordon. Hammond. Hoore. Kiel. London. McKelvey. Motion carried. Moved by Hoore. support by London that a let­ ter ol support requesting the extension of Act 169. P.A. 1963 and Act 198 P.A. 1974 be sent to all area legislators. Motion carried. Public Hearing for consideration of tho project pion presented by James Toburen on behalf of Growth Associates was called by Chairman Kiel of 10:20 o.m. There were no objections to lhe project pion. Moved by Gordon, support by Landon that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECT PLAN AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS (Growth Associates Project) At a meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Barry. Michigan, held at the Court House Annex in said County of Barry, on Tuesday. December 13 1983ot 10:00 a.m. loco) lime. PRESENT: Members Coleman. Gordon. Hommond. Hoore, Kiel, Landon. McKelvey. ABSENT: Members None. The following preamble and resolutions were offered by Member Gordon ond supported by Mem­ ber Landon: WHEREAS, notice has been given in compliance with Act 338. P.A. 1974. os amended (the "Act") and lhe United States Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") of a public hearing which was held on December 13. 1983. Io consider a Project Pion for the Growth Associates Project (the "Project") the issuance of bonds in connection with lhe Project, and the method of financing the facility, ond WHEREAS, at said public hearing, the fullest op­ portunity wos given for expression of opinion, for argument on the merits, and lor introduction of documentary evidence pertinent to the Project Plan, and further, due consideration has been given to oil communications received in writing with reference thereto: ond WHEREAS, the Act ond the Code require that, prior to issuance of bonds, this governing body approve the Project Pion, the issuance of the bonds, and the nature and location of the project. NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED: 1. That lhe Project Plan meets oil the require­ ments set forth in Section 8 of the Act. 2. That the persons who will be active in the management of lhe Project for not loss than one (1) year alter the approval of the Project Plan have sufficient ability ond experience to manage the Plan properly. 3. That the proposed method of financing the Pro­ ject is feasible ond the Issuer has the ability to arrange the financing. 4. Thot lhe Project is reasonable and necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act. 5. That the Project Plan for the Project constitutes a public purpose, and is hereby, in all respects, approved. 6. Thot the facility is on industrial focilrty for the manufacture of flexible tubing. 7. Thot the bond proceeds will be used for the acquisition, equipping and financing of lhe project 8. Thot the maximum aggregate face amount of lhe obligations to be issued with respect to the facility will be $1,000,000. 9. Thot the initial owner of the facility will be Growth Associates, a Michigan partnership 10. That the Project will be located in the County of Barry, ot 1835 Gun Lake Rood. Hostings Mich igon. 11. Thot this Board of Commissioners consents «o the nature ond location ol the Project in the County of Borry. 12. Thot this Board of Commissioners approves the issuance of limited obligation revenue bonds and the plan of financing the facility pursuant to Section 103(k) of the Code 13. That the Issuer is hereby authorized ond dir acted to proceed with the Project the Project Plan therefor, and the financing thereof 14. Thot oil resolutions or ports of resolutions in conflict herewith be and the some ore hereby rescinded. YEAS Members Colemon. Gordon Hammond. Hoore. Kiel. London. McKelvey. NAYS: Members None ABSTAIN Members None RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED Debbie S. Baker Dep. Clerk CERTIFICATION I the undersigned, duly qualified ond acting Clerk of tho County of Barry. Michigan, do hereby certify thot the foregoing is a true ond complete copy of a resolution adopted at a meeting held on December 13. 1983, the original of which is on file in my office Public notice of so»d meeting wos given pursuant to ond in compliance with Ar • No. 267. Public Ads of Michigan 1976 as amended IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereto affixed rry official signature this 13th day ol December Debbie S Baker Dep Cteik Roll coll vote seven (7) yeas Coleman. Gordon Hammond Hcorc. Kiel London McKelvey Motion carried. Moved by Gordon support by Coicmon that the County go on record as supporting th-t continuing job retention ond job creation activities of South central Michigan Planning Council. Motion carried Moved by McKelvey support by Coleman thot a resolution be written oti'l sent to Barry County rep­ resentative' ond senator ietiue'**rg a Thurj-day December 29 V’>3. Page 7 supple- >entci appropriation t coIo*.’ revenues under Futn • Z t 2'*9 1002 Io-* 07 O’. 83 to 0** j(' f*j M.- .nr ror:*ed M,-. r d by •‘□<*i*r>ond that tf.« cirji.-ndn. I L r.. ii <>n*nental Sch«d.*'-fbr Gnrrc vedas pic* entrd v '1 call vote se.c- i7i yea Colemon Gordon, Hammond Hoa •• Kiel Landon MrKelve Motion carried ■'Ao e-i by G-rdon -upper by Hoaie tho’ the Bnora of Comm s-..oners reconvene at 1 00 p.m. to hear o presentation by the- Transition Monogement Group Mot*on carried Moved by Hammond, support by London to file the Novomk . report of the Animal Sheffer Motion 3fr,cd Moved k , Hammond. support tev Hoore to place o • i i>y of So- cihcations fcr Application of Comm pi Hommond r epor red on the discussion't n eefmg tho he ctt.'nded m Kalo mozao regarding the overcrowding of prisons and jails Moved by Gordon, support by McKelvey to op prove Prepaid mils $287 491 87 Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Coicmon to ap­ prove General Claims $32 684.03 Mot-on carried by unanimous rod coll. 1 AAA Sonitar y Supply Co . 63.00 60.00 2 American Chemical Supply 318.00 3 i 0.00 3 Ar*ow Overall Supply . . 7?.50 72 50 4 Barry Count* Abstract 77 sy 27.50 S Barry County Civil Def.. 231.00 231.00 6 Barry County Lumber Co 225.38 225.38 7 Barry County Sheriff. 35 43 35.43 8 Barry-Eaton Dist Health. . 4S 00 48.00 9 Marilyn Beach...................... 16 56 16.56 10 Benjamin Electric Company 128 15 11 Kenneth Bchn . 17.30 17.30 12 Audrey R Burd*ck 29.87 29.87 13 Burroughs Corporation 1703.36 1703.36 14 Colkitjhan .A 'oinpony 124.75 124.75 1S tfdon E Cassel' o . 600.00 600.00 U Dennis 5 Chase ............ 18 00 18.00 17 Ckirk Boardman Company 40.46 49 46 18 Rona’d Coots . 50.35 50.35 ,9 Gregorys Colins.......... 25.00 25.00 20 Commercial Equipment 142.68 142.68 21 Cooperative Extension 3861.25 3861.25 22 Crumpton Automotive Parts 13 22 13.22 23 0 J Electric Service.......... 130 95 130.95 24 Depoi Law Offices. 226.50 226.50 25 A.B. Dick Products. 576.00 576.00 26 Dimmers & McPhillrps 6)0.00 610.00 27 Doubleday Bros. $ Co 2727.36 •2727.36 28 E A B Lock & Key 72.12 72.12 29 Felpousch Food Center 57.33 57.33 30 Frantz Buick . 41.71 41.71 31 John Frederick DO........... 50.00 50.00 32 Elsie B. Furrow.................. 22.31 22.31 33 Gambles 5759 . . 34.70 34.70 34 Geiger Insurance Agency. 1060.00 1060 00 35 Ray L Girrbach................ 300 00 300 00 36 Grand Kopids Office Supp . . 151.84 151 84 37 Griffin Pest Control.......... 48.00 48.00 38 David NL Haley.................. 7 15 7.15 39 Jor.ice K. Hortough ... 1?8 14 128.14 40 Hastings Ambulance Serv . 90.00 90.00 41 The Hostings Bunner. 359 46 359.46 42 Hostings Office Supplies . . 666 29 666 29 43 Hastings Press, Inc............. 334.72 334.72 44 Hastings Sanitary Serv .. 442.00 442.00 45 Hayes-Green Beach Hosp 20 00 20.00 46 Haynes Supply Company . . 7.95 7.95 47 Hoag-Switzer Funeral Home 300.00 300.00 48 Judy H. Hughes................ 89.80 89.80 49 JohnF. Huntley.................. 58.50 58.50 50 Floyd F Hydon................ 182.65 182.65 51 Ideal Javtoriol Serv . . 175.00 125.00 52 Inghotn Medical Center . 129 00 ■ 129.00 53 Jeon E. Ingram & Assoc . . 62.25 62.25 54 Integrated Data Systems . 45.00 45.00 55 Jackson County 67 50 67 50 76 56 Mike Keele* 26 76 57 Kent Community Hospital 27.00 27.00 58 Patricia knc».................. 20.06 20.06 59 Lawyers Co op Pub Co . . 193.00 193.00 60 Lehman Plumbing & Heat 96 00 96.00 61 Eleanor Madigan.............. 62.03 62.03 62 Marshall-Gren funeral . 600.00 600.00 63 David Merck.......... 39.45 39.45 64 Mich. Assoc. Ext. Home Econ. 50.00 50.00 65 Michigan Company Inc . 466.72 466.72 5.92 66 Monotron Incorporated .. . . 5.92 67 Donald W Miller 6 06 6.06 68 National Bonk 26 60 26 60 69 National District Attorney 30.00 30.00 22 00 22.00 70 Wayne Payne . . 221.28 221.28 71 Pengod . 7? Pennock Hospital............ 406.50 406.50 155.00 155.00 73 Pilney Bowe*. 121.55 121.55 74 Cynthio Poll .................... 42 39 42.39 75 Purity Cylinder Gases . . . 503.59 76 Qui'f Corporation .......... .. 503.59 304 00 304.00 77 Quimby-Wolstrom................ 59.25 59.25 78 Radiology Associates.......... 96.25 79 Reisferer& Voshell.............. 96.25 205.06 205.06 80 Hon Richard Robinson .... 25.00 25.00 81 JosephC Ro'h, D O. . 30.00 30.00 82 Schondelmayer insurance . 62.08 62.08 83 Richard 1. Scott.................. 560.35 560.35 84 Thomas A. Shirts.................. 85 Siecel. Hudson Gee . 551.25 551.25 238 15 238.15 86 Signs Tire Service, Inc. 116.53 116.53 8/ Standard Register Co.. . 20.52 20.5286 Regina Stein...................... 50.00 89 Brian Swanton, M D........ 50.00 623.86 623.86 90 Total Compensation Serv... 91 Transition Management. 116.00 116.00 848.74 848.74 92 David H Tripp 65.00 65.00 93 The Umv. of Michigan 200.00 200.00 94 Vikmg Fire Protection 103 75 103.75 95 Knthv A. Welters . . .. 53.50 54 28 96 Welton s Inc. . . 62.00 62.00 97 West Publishing Company 150.65 150.65 98 Mike Winkle* 871.00 871.00 99 Worqess Agency. Im.............. 300.00 300.00 ICO Wren Fune. J Home............ ICE The Wyatt Compuny . 5747.0G 5747.00 60.31 60.31 102 Hon. Meye* Worshowsky. . . 794.27 794 77 103 Xerox Corporatio'i 38.80 28.80 104 Lauro Youna . . 32 498.00 32.498.00 ADJUSTMENTS Smoke Alarm 96 ADJ 105 M- Assn Co. Drain Commrs .. IC6 Schiller A Schmidt.................. (128.15) (.78) 35.00 28.96 32.433 03 100 00 IO* Kenneth Re ant 151 00 108 Gaye Simmons 32.684.03 ’Aoved by Gordon support by London to approve presented Motion corr.erf by uron rnous roll calf COMM CC8M EMPLOYEE lECUlM worn EXPENSE NAME KO SALARY 50.00 C. Coleman 3201 35? 63 22 08 1. Hamtrond 320? 35? 63 50. DO 225 00 16 92 R. N. Hoi-e 3203 352.63 30.36 125.00 T.MtKelvrj t?04 352.63 54 74 125 05 P.Mt' 3213 352 63 19.32 ». lardon 32’4 35/ 63 100.00 32 20 IOC.00 JKCordoa .217 352 63 320.62 775 00 TOTALS 2466 41 Moved by Gordon support by M Keivey ’o ap prove tnc Cr> ■- nol Cloims $1 759 fl4. Motion corried by unonin-qus *oll iu’I 15?.84 152 84 1 Butternut Bread . 59 00 59.00 2 Detroit Pure Milk Co................... 721.91 721.91 3 Gordon food Service............ 6U1.75 601.75 4 Nonmm's Int 168.84 16S b4 5 :• . ■ 1 . 5S.50 6 . h - !|N 17>9 <54 17S9-.84 to op H- .cd ny . Support p.-i .. t .i; Il -n Vai , Ann ' r erscnal Miscellon Si■ . . -. -*«> *5 00 from Ge. ral f ecus M *!•„*» ->.-ir d b, jnonirr.oir. i 1 • al Mpve-i by Gordon suppeir by 1 indon to pay rendered horn the Solid Waste Fund, in the amo mt of S'J’S 55 Mo:ion coined by jnommous roll call Movea by Uordon support ny tanaon io approve and pay the following bills from Capital improve- Conlinui 'trpageO �The Hostings Bonner— Thursday, December 29, 1983, Page 8 A look back at the stories of ‘83 From the resignation of the Hastings mayor, to millage elections and a major murder trial, 1983 was year packed with news. Here’s a brief summary of the top stories in the Banner: $2.5 million over the next two years. Jack Lenz is elected chairman of the county road commission and Fredric Jacobs takes over as president of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Jan. 6 Michigan Attorney Genera) Frank Kelley files suit to close down the KAV-Co. landfill in Prairieville Township, which he says is responsible for contaminating drinking water in the area. Paul Kiel, 66, a retired UAW official, is elected ciiairman of the now seven-member Barry County Board of Commissioners. Jan. 20 Richard M. Shuster will be sworn in as Barry Circuit Court judge on Jan. 21. Shuster, 54, was named to the post to replace Judge Richard Robinson, who retired after 17 years on the bench. Jan.13 Threatened with the relocation of 250 jobs, membeis of UAW Local 138 approve a contract with Hastings Manufacturing Co. that company officials say will save the firm Jan. 27 Mayor Kenneth J. Howe breaks a tie vote of the Hastings City Council as the council moves toward putting the question of revising the city charter on the ballot. The council must now pass a resolution by a three-fifths vote in order to finalize the move. LEGALS PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION nonet OF HMUC WUHK TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROP­ ERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWN­ SHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning pro­ posed text and map amend­ ments to the Prairieville Town­ ship Zoning Ordinance will be held by the Prairieville Township Planning Commission on Wed­ nesday. January 18. 1964, at 7:30 oclock p.m. at ths Prairie­ ville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Town­ ship. . PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed amendments to the Prairieville Township Zon­ ing Ordinance to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the following: 1. The proposed amendment of Section 6.3 of the Prairieville. Township Zoning Ordinance entitled *"R-5* Mobile Homo Parks. Residential District” per­ taining to mobile home parks and mobile home park regula­ tions adopted by the Michigan Mobile Home Commission and Michigan Deportment of Public Health, minimum mobile home Crk size, mobile home park setck restrictions, minimum mobile home floor area, mini­ mum lot width, sites for recre­ ational vehicles and camping accommodations, mobile nome park rood and vehicle surfaces, and preliminary plan approval for proposed mobile home parks and mobile home park expansions. 2. The proposed amendment of Section 4.13-2 of the Prairie­ ville Township Zoning Ordinance entitled "Developments Requir­ ing Site Plan Review" by the elimination of reference to "mobile home park developriivnti". 3. The proposed amendment of Section 4.8 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance to change the reference therein from "Definition 32" to "Defin­ ition 29". 4. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1(65) of the Prairie­ ville Township Zoning Ordinance to provide a definition of “Motel". 5. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1(76) ot the Prairie­ ville Township Zoning Ordinance to provide a defini­ tion of "Recreational Vehicle". 6. The proposed reorganiza­ tion and amendment in part of Section 6.6(B)(5) so os to adopt os subsection “n” thereunder a provision allowing individual mobile homes failing to satisfy the criteria for "single-family dwelling" os a special land use in the "A" Agricultural District zoning classification; to adopt os subsection "a” thereunder a provision allowing as a special land use in the "A" Agricultural District zoning classification the temporary occupancy of on accessory building, mobile home, or partially completed permanent dwelling during the period of construction or recon­ struction of a permanent dwell­ ing upon the premises and to repeal any other provisions in Section 6.6(B)(5) pertaining io such use; to adopt and designate as subseclion "p" pro­ visions regulating solid waste disposal areas as a special land use in the "A" Agricultural Dis­ trict zoning classification; and Io eliminate any reference to a subsection "q“. 7. The proposed amendment of the title of Section 6.0 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance to read '"R-1', Single­ Family. Low Density. Residential District". 8. The proposed amendment of Section 6.1(B)(1) so os to pro­ vide that all permitted uses in the "R-1” District zoning classif­ ication shall also be permitted uses in the "R-2" District zoning classification and that all special land uses in the "R-1" District zoning classification shall be special land uses in the "R-2" District zr ting classifica­ tion. 9. The proposed amendment of Section 6.4(Bj(23) of the Prair­ ieville Township Zoning Ordin­ ance so as to eliminate reference to Section 4.21 contained there­ in. 10. The proposed amendment of Section 3.1(101) of the Prairie­ ville Township Zoning Ordinance so as to change the name of the term defined thereunder from "Zoning Permit" to "Zoning Com­ pliance Permit". 11. The proposed rezoning of land in Land Section 17 of Prair­ ieville Township so as to zone to the "P-2" Semi-Public Land zon­ ing classification the following described land: The South 38 acres of the East V» of the Northwest ’/« of Land Sec­ tion 17. The South 30 acres of the East *4 of the West */> of the Northwest */« of Land Section 17. The East 66 feet of the North 10 acres of the East ’/» of the West % of the Northwest '/« of Land Section 17. The South 17 acres of the West % of the West % of the North­ west '/• of Land Section 17. 12. The proposed rezoning of the following described land in Land Section 18 from the "P-2" Semi-Public Land zoning classif­ ication to the "A" Agricultural District zoning classification: The Northeast fractional ’/« of the Southeast fractional '/* lying easterly of Warner Lake In Land Section 18. 13. The proposed rezoning of the island in Warner Lake in the Southeast '/< of Land Section IB from the "A" Agricultural Dis­ trict zoning classification to the "P-2” Semi-Public Land zoning classification. 14. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commis­ sion. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the proposed tentative text of the zoning amendments to be considered, including the Land Use Plan map and the Township Zoning map. may be examined ot the Prairieville Township Hall located at 101 IS South Norris Road within the Township from and after the publication of this notice and until and including tho day of said hearing and may further be examined ot that hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and the Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the proposed zoning amendments ot or following the public hear­ ing. All persons are invited to be present for comments and sug­ gestions' at the abovementioned public hearing. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armintrout, Secretary Prairieville Township Holl 10115 South Norris Rood Delton, Michigan 49046 (616)623-2664 12-29 Board of Commissioners, continued ment Fund ■ Doubleday Bros. $469.57; Sheriff Goslin $3,780; Brown's $826.38. Motion carried by unani­ mous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Hammond to pay the bill from Miller. Johnson. Snell < Cum miskey, $5,308.91. from General Fund. Miscellaneous. Motion carried by unanimous roll call. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman to auth­ orize the Barry County Treasurer to transfer the following amounts from General Fund to Social Welfare No. 1 - Administration $8,000; County Child Care $2,000. Motion carried by unanimous roll coll. Moved by Gordon, support by Coleman that the Finnce Committee be authorized to bind Reinsur­ ance Coverage under the Workers Compensation Program. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Hammond that the following positions be reclassified as follows, effective December 24. 1983: Position in District Court, currently filled by Kathy Shay, changed from Tops 4 to Tops 5. Position in District Court, currently filled by Koren Welcher, changed from Tops 4 to Tops 5. Position i i Treasurer's office, currently filled by Doris Martin, changed from Tops 6 to Tops 7. Position in Treasurer's Office, currently filled by Juanita Yarger. changed from Tops 4 to Tops 5. Motion carried. Moved by Coleman, support by Landon that the lease agreement with the Barry County Substance Abuse Office be approved and the Chairman oe authorized to sign. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by Hoare that the bid of Mark Englerrh of $28.00 per hour for the snow­ plowing of County lots be accepted and that he be authorized to do the work. Motion carried. Moved by Hoare. support by Landon that the Clerk's Office be authorized to purchase a used cal­ culator for $175.00. money to come from General Fund Miscellaneous. Motion carried. Moved by Landon, support by McKelvey to ap­ prove the following farmland agreements: Three applications. John & Lucille Mater, Castleton Twp.; One application, ida Nicewander. Assyria Twp.; Two applications. Donald & Shirley Drake. John­ stown Twp. Motion carried. Moved by Gordon support by Landon to file all correspondence. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned ot 11:50 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The afternoon meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners was called to order ot 1:05 p.m. Roll call taken, six (6) members present. Coleman. Gordon. Hoare. Kiel. Landon, McKelvey, one(l) excused. Hammond. Regina Stein met with the Board representing Transition Management Group and discussed ways which they might be of assistance to the Board of Commissioners and the County os a whole. There being no further business, it was moved by Landon, supported by McKelvey to recess Io 9:30 a.m., December 29. 1983 or the Call of the Choir. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m. Paul Kiel. Chairman NOTICE There will be a Public Meeting of the Jor­ dan Lake - Lake Board at the Page Mem­ orial Bldg., Lake Odessa, Ml on Thursday, January 12, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. for the consideration of the continuation of the Weed Control Program on Jordan Lake located in Barry and Ionia Counties, Ml for the 1985 year. FRANK NETZEL Chairman Jordan Lake - Lake Board STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 18,901 Estole of KENNETH E. JOHNCOCK TAKE NOTICE: On January 12. 1983 at 9:45 a.m. in the pro­ bate courtroom. Hastings, Mich­ igan. before Hon. Richard N. Loughrin Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the Petition of Kendra 5. Johncock for Commencement of Proceed­ ings. and granting of adminis­ tration to Kendra S. Johncock. and for a determination of heirs. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims must be presented to Kendra S. John­ cock. P.O. Box 210. George Williams College. Williams Bay. Wisconsin. 53191. and proof thereof, with copies of the claims, filed with the Court on or before April 27, 1984. Notice is further given thot the estate will be thereupon assigned to persons appearing of record entitled thereto. The last known address al the deceased was 915 E. Madison. Hastings. Michigan 49058. his Social Security number was 368-165142 ond the date of death of said deceased was December 13.1983. December 23. 1983 David H Tripp P29290 206 South Broadway Hostings, Michigan 49058 1 616 945 9585 Kendra S.Johncock P.O. Box 210, George Williams College Williams Bay. Wisconsin 53191 (12-29) Feb. 3 Carl A. Schoessel. 39, assistant to the superintendent at Grosse Pointe, has ac­ cepted the position of superintendent of schools at Hastings. Judge Hudson E Deming closes the Prairieville Township landfill operated b” KAV-Co. February 10 The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners approve the Solid Waste Management Plan, a landfill plan for disposing of the county’s 102 tons of solid waste generated per day. The plan will be in effect for the next 20 years. February 17 By a 4-3 vote, the Hastings City Council has turned down a resolution to place the question of a new charter and two advisory questions before voters. Oral arguments for David Long, a Barry County arrested in Aug. 1977 for possession of marijuana, are scheduled to be heard before the U.S Supreme Court. At the heart of the case is the doctrine of search and seizure, particularly how it applies to automobiles. February 24 Barry County Sheriff David Wood and Cpl. Michael Lesick reported to the Barry County Board of Commissioners that the county will receive a $50,000 grant for a one-year special drunk driving enforcement program. Hoping to reduce budget cuts in the Commission on Aging, the Barry County Board of Commissions supported a resolution seeking a change in allocations of state funds for the elderly. Under new guidelines recommended by the Michigan Commission on Services to the aging, only 40 per cent of the funds will be allocated on age and 60 per cent will be allocated on social and economic need factors. A June 2 date has been set for the trial of Rodney B. Surratt, one of two men accused of the Nov. 30 murder of two women in a Prairieville home. March 3 Mayor Kenneth J. Howe announces petitions are being circulated to put a proposal on the ballot asking for a revision of the city charter. Meanwhile, Howe also blocks the city council’s plans to have a consulting firm conduct a sewer and water rate study. March 10 Dr. James Atkinson, chief medical examiner for Barry County, resigns. Atkinson cites an increased workload as the main reason for the resignation. committee of the K 12 study group. April 14 The Hastings Airport is slated for a $365,000 expansion project to lengthen the runway and open a new area for hangers. The expansion is the first phase in an overall plan that will allow the airport to ac­ comodate private planes being pushed out of Kent County International Airport. April 21 The Hastings Board of Education authorizes the payment of all bills. Despite the news of the school system being in ‘‘the black ’ for the first time in years, Robert Miller, acting superintendent, tells board members it will be necesary to borrow $250,000 against anticipated state aid cuts. Larry Hollenbeck, Barry County civil defense director, says the county is now prepared to deal with nuclear or enemy attack, natural disasters and technological disasters such as chemical spills or airplane crashes. April 28 Figures released from the Michigan Department of Education for the 1981-82 school year shew Barry County’s schools are at the bottom of the list in expenditures per pupil. In reponse, area school superin­ tendents agree those poor financial rankings can only be improved with more state aid. basis for groundwater management. June 30 The Michigan Attorney General s office suggests in a letter that a public referendum which defeated a proposed water rate in­ crease in Hastings last summer was im­ proper. July 7 Hastings Mayor Kenneth Howe says the city will rewrite zoning laws instead of ap­ peal a suit against a Hastings man who keeps horses. May S Refund checks totaling $110,954 begin arriving in the mailboxes of Hickory Telephone Co. subscribers, signaling the end of a 74-year grassroots protest over in­ creased phone rates. Barry County Sheriff David 0. Wood calls the recent $55,000 settlement of a sex­ discrimination suit against his department a good move fiscally, but “Morally, not a good decision.’’ The settlement ends a four-year old discrimination suit brought by six women employees of the Barry County Sheriff Department. July 14 The U.S. Supreme Court backs the search of an automobile by Barry County Sheriffs Department deputies. The search under question took place in August of 1977. Local officials say the ruling will help protect law enforcement officers. May 12 A .8229 mill levy increase on all city property will be needed to balance the proposed 1983-84 city budget, the Hastings City Council is told. Finance Committee Chairman Mary Spackman says the new budget, as proposed, is $41,000 over last year’s. The suggested increase will bring an additional $46,900 into city coffers. July 28 The Hastings Area Board of Education sets the upcoming millage proposals at an in­ crease of 2.4305 to restore and create new programs for four years and 2.6728 for fouryears to reduce the student-teacher ratios to 25:1. May 19 the city council does not approve raising the city tax rate to 16.2 mills, layoffs will probably result, says Hastings Mayor Kenneth J. Howe. The city faces a $41,320 shortfall in operating revenue to the meet the . 1983-84 budget. March 17 Determined to hire an independent con­ sulting firm to conduct a water and sewer i. May 26 rate study for Hastings, the city council The city-county Joint Economic unanimously votes to override the veto of Development Commission (JEDC) moves Mayor Kenneth J. Howe. The council’s ac­ into action as teams of interviewers prepare tion to approve a rate study by Williams and to meet with officers of al) existing county Works of Grand Rapids was taken after industries. several council members leveled criticism at the mayor because of his veto. June 2 A wide range of recommendations, in­ Four candidates for the Hastings Board of cluding a reduction in class sizes J.nd closing Education face some 40 area citizens and an elementary school, are brought before the teachers in a question and answer session school board following an extensive review sponsored by the Hastings Education of Hastings Area Schools by the K-12 Study Association (HEA). The four candidates are Committee. George Wibalda, Hugh Fullerton, James Toburen and Michael Trahan. March 24 The Hastings Board of Education votes 5-2 to extend the te ichers’ contract, and granL* Junes them a limited pay hike that will increase Hastings school officials set Sept. 12 as the their pay scale by approximately 13-15 per date for a millage increase election. The cent over the next three years. board of education does not make a decision March 30 on the wording of the ballot proposals. Judge Hudson E. Deming says court rules prohibit him from accepting the no contest June 16 plea from Claudia Joyce Raynes, a The Hastings Board of Education approves Caledonia woman accused of subjecting her a $7,296,562 budget for the 1983-84 school year infant daughter to radiation from a mir- which is a 10.3 percent increase over the cowave oven. previous budget. George Wibalda and Janes Toburen win seats in the annual school board election. April 7 The cost of restoring the six-hour day and a lower student..acher ratio in Hastings June 23 Schools, as well as lost services such as Barry County joins three other counties in library and counselling, could top $1 million, a pioneering effort to participate in a according to figures released by the finance groundwater survey to provide a scientific Area deaths----Lloyd E. Terry, Sr. Dale R. Hall BATTLE CREEK ■ Mr. Lloyd E. Terry. Sr.. 60. of 15701 Wing Rd., died Thirsday, Dec. 22, 1983. in a farm tractor accident. He was bom in Tell City. Ind. Sept. 24,1923, the son of Joseph G. and Grace A. (Hinton) Terry. He came to the Battle Creek area when he was six months with his parents. He married the former Jean N. Siefke. He was employed by the Kellogg Co. in Battle Creek in machine construction for 38 jears, retiring in Feb. 1982. He was a member of the 25 Year Club of Kellogg Co., the Barry County Farm Bureau, Baseline United Methodist Church and its Men's Club, and an honorable member of the Belleuve Chapter of F.F.A. Mr. Terry is survived by his wife. Jean; one son. Lloyd. Jr. of Battle Creek; five daughters. Mary Elizabeth Tern- of Battle Creek, Linda Louise Tern’ of Rockford, and Mrs. Thomas <Gail Leet*Burd. Mrs. Gary (Julia Ann) Riegel, and Annette Janiece Terry, all of Battle Creek; seven grand­ children; and one sister. Mrs. Lloyd (Hilda) Barnett of Augusta. Funeral services were held Tuesday. Dec. 27 at 1:30 p.m. at Baseline United Methodist Church. Battle Creek. The Rev. Arthur Turner officiated. Burial was in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Battle Creek. Arrangements were by Farley-Estes Funeral Homo of Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to Baseline United Methodist Church HASTINGS - Mr. Dale R Hall, 68. of 3960 Bedford Rd., died Tuesday. Dec. 27, 1983, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Fla. He was born in Hastings Township on April 22, 1915, the son of Forest and Gladys (Garrison) Hall. He was a lifelong Hastings Township resident and attended Starr School. He married the former Dolores Sunday on Sept. 4, 1934. His employments included farming, 17 years as an attendant at the former Red Arrow Gas Station and 13 years with the Barry County Road Commission. He retired in 1978. Following his retirement, he worked at the Hastings Township Cemetery as assistant sexton for several summers. He attended Hope United Methodist Church. Mr. Hall is survived by his wife, Dolores; two sons. Ronald Hall and Christopher Hall, both of Hastings; three daughters, Mrs. Norman (Judith) Lenz, Mrs. Mark (Christine) Anderson, and Mrs. Carole Mueller, all of Hastings; 13 grandchildren; and two brothers. Darrel Hali and Norman Hall, both of Hastings. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday. Dec. 30 from the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings, with the Rev. Jack Bartholomew officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial con­ tributions may be made to the Dale R. Hall Memorial Fund. July 21 Dr. John Sanders, a high school principal in Bloomfield Hills, is hired to serve as superintendent of the Delton-Kellogg Schools, succeeding Willard Baker who resigned. August 4 Hastings Supt. Carl A. Schoessel an­ nounces that a performance appraisal system will be developed for all employees. August 11 Flexfab, Inc. plans $1.2 million expansion in Hastings. Rodney B. Surratt, one of two men accused of the Nov. 30 stabbing deaths and robbery of two elderly Prairieville sisters, pleads guilty to reduced charges in exchange for his testimony against his co­ defendant, Kevin Grote. August 18 Fisher Big Wheel, a discount department store chain, announces plans to build a store in Hastings which will be open in March of 1984. August 25 Hastings Mayor Kenneth J. Howe sur­ prises the city council by resigning his job as mayor, effective Aug. 31. Council approves water and sewer rate hike, averaging out to an increase of 17-percent per dwelling. September l The 86 teachers in the Thomapple-Kellogg School District vote to strike rather than to return to school if no contract is signed. September 8 A long jury selection process opens the trial of Kevin Grote, 26, accused of mur­ dering two sisters in a Praireville Township home. As many as 30 'itnesses are expected to be called in the trial. Thornapple-Kellogg teacners agree to start work and wait for the results of an audit and fact-finding. School opens as usual. September 15 Hastings school district voters turn down two millage increase proposals, one by 94 votes and a second by 784 votes. Superin­ tendent Carl A. Schoessel said that a new millage increase request will have to be discussed. A state police fingerprint expert says he could make no link between Prairieville murder suspect Keven Grote and finger­ prints found at the murder scene or on money allegedly taken from the scene. William Cook is officially named mayor and David Jasperse is elected mayor protem by the city council, following the resignation of Kenneth J. Howe. Flexfab, Inc. halts plans for construction T-K pupils, cont. percent in math in 1982; —Seventh Grade — 93.8 percent in reading and 62.1 percent in math, compared to 95.5 percent in reading and 75.5 percent in math in 1982; —Tenth Grade — 80.1 percent in reading and 72.1 percent in math, compared to 75.7 in reading and 62.8 percent in math in 1982. In a written report to the board concerning McFall’s scores. Rich said this year is the first time that McFall has achieved a “low needs” rating in both reading and math. In a graph, he showed steady improvement at the school since 1974 when only 50-percent of the students attained between 75 and 100 percent of the objectives in the test. •‘It would be hard to identify al! of the reasons for the steady improvement over the last few years,” said Rich. "The test un­ derwent a major revision in 1978. which partially accounts for the dramatic in­ creases that year.” He also said a large part of the credit for improved scores goes to teachers. of a new building after wrangling with of­ ficials over state construction codes. Company co-owner Douglas DeCamp criticizes the amount of difficulty his firm has had to go through in order to start building. September 22 Construction begins on Flexfab. Inc.'s new building, but work on a proposed addition to the existing plant has been put off until specifications can be drawn up for a sprinkler system. Delton teachers reach a new contract proposal and will meet the first week of October to vote on ratification. They have been working since the start of the school year without a contract. September 29 Convicted of murdering two Prairieville sisters, Kevin Grote still claims innocence and says he fills sorry for his chief accuser. Rodney Surratt, who confessed to a part in the slayings. October6 Work begins on the addition to Flexfab, Inc.’s main plant while company officials still meet with state inspectors over the sprinkler system. United Way kicks off campaign to raise $111,175. October 13 After ten months without a contract, representatives of the sheriffs department employees and county commissioners are to meet with a state mediator on Oct. 26. October 20 One hundred Hastings High School students stage a sit-in in the cafeteria. School officials declare “this type of behavior will not be tolerated.” October 27 Hastings voters approve a 2.386 mill, four year, tax increase by only 18 votes. Eight reinstated teaching and counseling positions will be filled within three weeks. County commissioners rescind a seven percent pay increase they had earlier granted themselves after learning the raise could not go into effect until after the next election of board members. They also adopt a $4.41 million budget for the upcoming year. November 3 Hastings Fiber Glass Products buys a southern firm and moves it to Michigan. The purchase is expected to result in 25 to 45 job*here. November 10 Esther Walton wins a first term on the Hastings City Council, representing the Fourth Ward, and Franklin Campbell wins re-election to the council after an absence of one term. Only 16.4 percent of the registered voters turn out. November 17 E.W. Bliss Co. is sold to a group of in­ vestors, led by a Boston man. Included are several members of the company management staff. The group buys the Bliss plants in Hastings and Salem, Ohio, where the company headquarters will be located. Hastings Manufacturing Co. announces plan to build a plant in Yankton, S.D. to assemble a line of inexpensive automotive filters. November 24 The revised Hastings school budget tops $8 million after additiona* revenues from the millage hike are included. December 1 Hastings City Council denies tax abatements for two renovation projects in retail firms because the work started before the requests for abatements were made. Walldorff Furniture is restoring its historic downtown building and R&J Inc. is redeveloping the former Rapid Gas Station for a Convenience store. December 8 A Coats Grove minister and a Woodland Township farmer are jailed in a nuclear arms protest at Walled Lake. The Rev. Pamela Owens and Ralph Townsend are charged with obstructing traffic at the Williams International Corp, plant. December 15 The state of Michigan says expansion of the Hastings Airport is on schedule for funding. The total project will cost $450,000. December 22 Merry Christmas. December 29 You're reading it. If you see NEWS IN THE MAKING, call the HASTINGS BANNER and let us know... 948-8051 �The Hastings Bonner— Thursday, December 29. 1983, Page 9 what’s cookin ’ Aud’s Antics by Elaine Gilbert This Week Featuring Antique trivia Irene Meade— One of the sweetest kitchens in Hastings belongs to Irene Meade who could be af­ fectionately called the “candy lady." Right after Thanksgiving rolls around, Irene, wIjo just celebrated her 73rd birthday, starts making hundreds of pieces of candy to give to friends and family over the Christ­ mas holidays. She even makes her own fondant for her candies on a marble slab in her kitchen. Although, she’s never counted exactly how many pieces of candy she makes, it adds up to a lot. She says she goes through about $50 of nuts by the time the last holiday recipe is completed. Cooking, baking and making candy are key bobbies for Irene who has been making quantities of homemade candy for about 25years. "My mother loved to bake so I come by it honestly," she laughs. "I love to make candy. It’s fun,” she says. “I enjoy everything about making candy...I make little fancy candies in molds too and chocolate wafers.” For this year’s candy making sessions, Irene has made 10-ibs. of fudge alone. There are also dozens of chocolate covered cherries, fudge meltaways, peanut butter balls, bonbons, peanut butter fudge, divinity fudge, turtles, peanut brittle, glass (hard) candy, fruit candy bourbon balls, peanut clusters and more. “I used to give a lot away. Now I male up about 12-trays and I give one to the Hastings Police Department, and the others to family and friends. I love making the trays." In addition to candy. Irene makes many different kinds of cookies and other sweets including Rice Krispie Treats, Dream Bites, Swedish rosettes with powdered sugar and gingerbread boys made from an old family recipe for molasses cookies that her 94-yearold mother brought back from Belgium. "You can’t go on a diet when you’re here,” says her daughter-in-law Diane Meade. When she's notin the kitchen, Irene spends many hours making beautiful pillows and enjoys other needlework and crafts. She stitches some beautiful candlewicking designs, does latch hook, and makes hot pads. She also likes to play bingo. She has a real flair with decorating and at Christmastime every nook and cranny in her home is decorated for the season. Some of Irene’s handmade wreaths are part of the decor. Born in Belique, Missouri, she spent some of her childhood in Illinois before moving to Michigan. Irene has been a Hastings resident for the past 38-years. She and her late husband, Arthur, had a farm in the Perryville area before moving here. Irene retired in 1975 after 294-years of employment in the shipping department at Hastings Manufacturing. One of her first jobs was at the former King Paper Co. in Kalamazoo where she worked for a year before the Depression hit. Then, she was laid off along with about 100 other women. She has also worked in a canning factory in Plainwell. Irene's three children are Art Meade, Mary Jane Forshey of Bat‘!e Creek, and Richard Meade. There are six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Irene is a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and belongs to the women's group at the Hastings Moose. The following candy recipes are two of Irene’s favorities. "They're delicious," she says. Irene’s Fudge Meltaways First layer: %-cup butter or margerine, 2squares unsweetened chocolate, %-cup sugar, 1-teaspoon vanilla, 1-egg beaten, 1cup cocoput, %-cup chopped nuts, and2-cups graham cracker crumbs. Melt margarine and chocolate. Blend in sugar, vanilla, crumbs, coconut and nuts. Mix well and press into ungreased dish (11% by 7% by %). Refrigerate Second layer: %-cup margarine, 1Tablespoon milk or cream, 2-cups sifted powdered sugar, 1-teaspoon vanilla. (If desired add a little pink or green food Irene Meude has one of the sweetest kitchens around during rhe holidays. Her friends and family look forward to receiving trays filled with a variety of fancy candy Irene prepares each year. The gingerbread cookies in the foreground are made from an old family recipe her mother brought from Belgium. (Bonner photo) coloring to this layer). Mix well and spread over first layer. Chill. Third layer: 1%-squares (1%-ounces) unsweetened chocolate. Melt and spread evenly over chilled second layer. Chill again but cut into tiny squares before it’s completely firm. ------------------------------ "------------------------------- > Think all checking packages are as alike as peas in a pod? A lot of banks have "packaged” services and benefits into a special checking plan. Most of those checking packages give you several standard services—like unlimited checking and personalized checks at no extra charge. The Club gives you all those things, too. But that's where the similarity ends. The Club is different oecause it gives you more than an ordinary checking account. For instance, not every checking pack­ age offers accidental death insurance. The Club does—$10,000 worth. Most checking packages also offer discounts—sometimes useful, sometimes not. The Club gives you national discounts with major companies. On hotel rooms, rental cars, books, theme park admission charges—all kinds of products and services your family can use. And there are new dis­ counts in every issue of Clubmate. The Club member newsletter. All for one low monthly fee. There you have it. All checking packages are not the same. We think The Club is a real bargain. THE CLUB. Checking like it ought to West State at Broadway MEMBER FDIC Irene’s Bonbons 1-lb powdered sugar, 1-lb. nut meats. 1-lb. coconut, 1-lb. butter, and 1-can Eagle Brand milk. Mix together. Chill and roll into balls and let chill. Dip in melted chocolate (24-oz. pkg. of chocolate chips and %-bar paraffin). Women’s Club to hold program on genealogy Genealogy and history go hand in hand each contributing to the other, says Ann I VandenBerg, corresponding secretary for the Western Michigan Genealogical Society in Grand Rapids. Mrs. VandenBerg will visit the Hastings Women’s Club Friday, Jan. 6 to present a program about “Beginning Your Genealogy." A resident of C -andville, Mrs. VandenBerg has been active in genealogical research for about eight years. In April of 1983, site went on a research tour of England and visited many of her ancestral homes. Her grand­ mother was an Indiana County Historian and she had done research for her too. "Family history'is the basis of all history. The combined history of families makes up the community history, whether that com­ munity is a village, city, town or county. The combined county histories make up the state history, and the combined state histories make up the national history,” Mrs. Van­ denBerg said. She also notes that after the TV program "Roots’’ was presented genealogy became the fastest growing hobby in the United States. The number of ancesters a person has doubles with each generation, so if a family history is traced back 10-generations - there are about 1,022 ancestors to deal with. What skills does a good genealogist need? Ethel W. Williams, who was bom in Yarkee Springs, and taught genealogy at Western Michigan University, gives her assessment in a book called “Know Your Ancestors." “A good genealogist has an innate pride in family and country, and recognizes his duty to search out and record the truth. He becomes, first of all, a full-time detective, a thorough historian, an inveterate snoop, and at the same time, a confirmed diplomat, a keen observer, a hardened skeptic, and apt biographer, a qualified linguist, a part-time lawyer combined with quite a lot of district attorney, a studious sociologist, and above all, an accurate reporter,” said Ms. Williams. Mrs. VandenBerg will be sharing much more information about genealogy with club members and their guests on Jan. 6. The meeting, to be held at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings, will start at 12 noon with a winter luncheon. Lucie Ketchum is program chairman. Ruth Johnston and Gertrude Garrett are co-chairing the lun­ cheon committee. Valuable collectibles are not always old. One of the most interesting items in demand by the collector is robot toys. Most of them were made in Japan, as I stated in an earlier column. Germany and the United States also manufac­ tured these imaginative batteryoperated toys after World War II. Many types of walking and talking robots were made. Some were based on science fiction movies and books, and some were inspired by the imagination of the designer. The most valuable robot toy today is "Mr. Atomic". The toy is 28 inches high, battery-operated, and made of blue painted tin. Less than 10 are known in the United States. Thousands were sold through the Sears and Roebuck catalog during the 1960s. The toy is now worth well over $1,000 retail if in excellent condition. All of the early robot toys are of value. Remember this when cleaning out closets, attics, and basements. — Mechanical banks of the 19th Century are of much interest to collectors. The most rare and sought after bank known is a strange example called the “Freedman Bank’*. Most early mechanical banks are made of iron, but this model is comprised of perishable materials. The black man seated at a desk is made of metal and wears a cloth suit and big bow-tie. Wind the bank, then place a penny on the wooden desk — the man slides the penny into the slot (in the desk) with his left hand, while thumbing his nose with his right hand. The fingers of the man move and the head nods. This bank sold through the Freedman catalog during the 1800s for $4.50. Today, even a damaged example is worth thousands of dollars. Less than a half-dozen are known to exist although hundreds had been sold. — Long before the days of horse racing and gambling casinos, the Chinese had an interest in betting on cricket races. Hundrds of years ago, the Chinese held cricket meets with songs and stories telling of the famous crickets of the day. Chinese ladies also found crickets interesting, and kept them in small cages in the bedroom. The male cricket sang all through the night. Some Chinese even carried their pet crickets in small boxes in their pockets. A cricket singing in a home was a sign of good fortune. Toe pet cricket that was kept for racing or singing had many special utensils. The cage could be a snuff­ bottle with a proper top or a cylinder specially carved as a cage. Wooden, glass or porcelain cricket holders had ventilation holes. There were also cricket “ticklers”. They were small brushes used to en­ courage the crickets to run faster during a race. — Small, colored pictures on cards were given as premiums with tobacco products by the 18003. From 1912 to 1915, the pictures were printed on silk instead of cards. The premiums, which were given with cigarette or tobacco purchases, were made for the small number of female smokers. In­ structions for sewing the "silks" into useful objects, such as pillow tops or small table covers, also were given. A few silks were designed for use as hat­ bands. Other tobacco "cards” were made of flannel rectangles or were fringed flannel made to look like miniature rugs. These tobacco ‘‘silks” and “flannels” are highly collectible and are avidly searched for in today’s antique market. Because they are made of perishable cloth, one found of excellent condition is truely a tieasure to the collector. — The name "Grandfather” was not the original name given to long-cased clocks. They were called “tail-cased” clocks. The reason for the name is obvious. These type clock cases ranged from seven to nine feet in height. A popular song swept the country in 1875. It was about “my grandfather’s" clock. The song said it "was too *arge for the shelf, so it stood 90 years on the floor." Although others had called these clocks “Grandfather” as early as 1835, it was that song that made the name popular. — The tintype camera was patented February 19, 1856. Exposure time was so lengthy that subjects for pictures were locked into special head braces to keep them from moving. This resulted in the stiff-looking subjects in old portraits. — The following causes of death taken from old death certificates provide amusing reading: “Died suddenly, nothing serious"; "Died without the aid of a physician — he got there too late"; “Just laid down and died — worn out.” — A cock and bull story you say? An interesting expression that came into use in the early 19th Centiry. At that time, the only method of public tran­ sport between London and the north of England was by horse-drawn coaches that progressed in stages between various stops. These stopovers were usually inns, where weary passengers could alight and stretch their legs, dine, and ex­ change gossip. The “Cock" Inn was one of these hostelries catering to north­ bound travellers, and the “Bull”, just opposite, attended to those heading south. The passengers mingled between the two inns, each relating (with some embellishments) the news from the district they had recently left. These tales became notoriously distorted, and were referred to as "Cock and Bull" stories. So have dubious yarns been called ever since. — Have you ever wondered why "posh" people come to be so called? It all springs from the days of British India, when there was a great deal of, sea travel to and from England to the| East. The more affluent people made certain of living as comfortably as possible during their journey. These people always booked the cabins on the highest deck in order to take maximum advantage of any breeze that would help alleviate the heat, and also it was wise to ensure that the accommodation was on the side of the ship sheltered from the direct rays of the sun. Thus, in booking these state-rooms, it was the custom to stipulate “Port Out, Starboard Home", or P.O.S.H. Those in this fortunate position became known as "posh" people, a label that has stuck to our more affluent brethren ever since. — Heading from Southwark Cathedra] towards the site of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is Clink Street, where once stood a notorious prison; so much so, that "in the clink” came to be the colloquial term (or anyone held in custody. — The phrase "stone-broke" is yet another adaptation from our British counterpart. An infamous debter’s prison was located on Stone Street; hence, the saying applies to those without funds who were sentenced to prison for unpaid debts. Delton airman assigned to base Airman Warren J. Kidder, son of Warren A. and Judith M. Kidder of 4160 Norris, Delton, has been assigned to Chanute Air Force Base, Ill., after completing Air Force basic training. During the six weeks of Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree !n applied science through the Community College of the Air Force. The airman will now receive specialized instruction in the aircraft maintenance field. He is a 1983 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High Schoo), Middleville. Local serviceman completes course Pvt. Bart R. Avery, son of Bill H. Avery of 597 N. Middleville Rd.. Hastings, and Betty J Avery of 1111 E. Charleston Drive. In­ dianapolis. has completed a wire-guided missile-system repair course at the U.S. Army Missile and Munitions Center and School, Redstone Arsenal, Ala. Students learned to inspect, test and perform maintenance and repairs on the TWO and DRAGON weapons systems and associated test equipment. the first Thursday of each month • from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Hastings Community Center 120 N. Michigan Sponsored by Michigan Hearing Aid Co. 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December 29, 1983, Page 11 1983 —A review of this year in local sports Saxon softball — Hastings football - The Hastings football team lost six straight games and finished with a 2-7 mark in 1983. Several members of the team were honored on post-season all-league and all-county teams. Sports by Steve Vedder January • The Hastings basketball team misses a chance to tie for first in the Twin Valley by dropping a 74-68 thriller to frontrunner Sturgis. Mark Brown scores 33 points but it isn't enough for the Saxons, now 2-1 in the league, to upset the unbeaten Trojans. January 13 The Saxon wrestling team finishes sixth in the L.H. Lamb tournament. Dave Ken­ sington, in the 198-pound weight class, is the only individual champion for the Saxons. January 20 Grand Ledge hands Hastings it's fourth straight defeat 68-60. Mark Brown cans 38 points including 10 of 10 from the free throw line. The sophomore guard has now hit 101 of 110 free throws on the season. Lakewood beats state-ranked Ionia 44^2 on Randy Hazel's layup with five seconds to go. January 27 Middleville stays atop the O-K Blue with a 56-52 win over stubborn Byron Center. The Trojans, along with Hamilton and KeDoggsville, are 6-1 in the league. The Hastings volleyball team plays its best match of the young season in beating Caledonia. The Saxon girls are 8-5. February 3 The Hastings basketball team rallies to beat Lakewood 81-69 in overtime. A pair of 15-8 and 15-13 losses send the Saxon volleyball team to its fifth straight loss. The team is 3-5 in the Twin Valley. February It Middleville’s eagers lose a showdown game to Hamilton, 76-43, to fall out of first place in the O-K Blue. The Trojans fall to 7-3 while the Hawkeyes up their mark to 8-2. The Hastings volleyball team ends a fivegame losing streak by downing Albion 15-7, 15-11. February 1? Hastings places seventh in the Twin Valley wrestling meet. Jess Reaser, wrestling in the 155-pound weight class, wins three of four matches to place third, the Saxons highest finisher. Middleville knocks off Delton 66-55 behind Jim Schipper’s 23 points. Lakewood's Kristi Seese was named to the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (BCAM) all-state team. February 24 Gull Lake overcomes a 12-point lead in the final eight minutes and tops Hastings 65-64. Mark Brown, averaging 355 points per game, is “held” to 26 points — his secondlowest point total of the year. Hastings is now 8-9 overall. Lakewood’s volleyball team clinches a tie for the Tri-River championship by beating Lowell 15-3, 15-4. Carrollton at Jenison Fieldhouse in East Lansing. March 31 Mark Brown is named to the Associated Press, Detroit Free Press and Detroit News all-state teams. Brown averaged 38.2 points per fame, tops in the state this season. Delton’s Dave Barry is named to the KVA all-league team. April 14 The Hastings baseball team opens the season with a 17-6 win over Delton. Senior shortstop Craig Mawer had three hits for Hastings. April 21 The Saxon hardball ams drops a doubleheader to Ionia 7-4 <~nd 9-8. The Hastings track team opens with a 11520 loss to powerful Caledonia. Meanwhile, the girls track team takes 10th in the Ex­ change Club Relays at Sturgis. •SH.* /- X April 28 A 10-2 win over Belding ups the Saxon softball team’s record to4-2. Sheri Blair was the winning pitcher and also added two hits to the 11-hit Hastings attack. Jack Moore pitches an excellent game but Hastings lost its Twin Valley baseball opener to Marshall 4-3. The Hastings tennis team falls to 1-4 with a 7-0 loss to Harper Creek. May 5 The Hastings track team wins its first two meets of the year in bumping off Harper Creek, 70-62, and Jackson Northwest, 72-55. The Saxons have nine first places against the Beavers and a season-high 10 firsts against the Mounties. Jack Moore pitches a three-hitter as the Saxons end a six-game losing streak with a 54 win over Harper Creek. The Saxon softball team also beats the Beavers 4-3 to raise its Twin Valley mark to 2-0. May 12 Carri Dunn pitches a no-hitter and drills a grand slam as the Hastings softballers blast Battle Creek Central 17-0. The Hastings baseball team splits a doubleheader with Lakewood and beats Marshall. The Saxons are 3-3 in the Twin Valley after the Redskin win. May 19 Powerful Sturgis wins the Twin Valley boys tennis title while the Saxons finish in a tie for fifth. A six-run 10th inning carries Hastings to a 11-5 win over Harper Creek in a pre-district qualifier for the baseball team. Drew Howitt bangs out three singles to up his batting average to .409. The girls track team beats Marshall 63-60 but loses to Sturgis 67-56 in a double dual track meet in Hastings. representatives on the Twin Valley softball team. September 15 The football season opens on a disapointing note as Lakewood knocks off Hastings 21-0. It is the first time since 1978 the Vikes have beaten Hastings. Meanwhile, the Saxon girls basketball team wins its home opener 59-56 over Grand Ledge. The girls are now 3-0 after winning two games in the Lakewood Invitational. The Saxon golf team, under new coach Gordon Cole, wins its third straight meet of the year over Lakewood 165-177. September 22 Highly-regarded Grand Rapids Catholic Central hands Hastings its second loss of the season, a 28* decision. The Hastings basketball team, on the other hand, wins its fifth straight game, a 43-34 decision over Hillsdale. Paula Atkinson fires in 22 points for Hastings. May 26 Middleville wins the first Barry County track meet with 138 points in the overall September 29 standings. The Trojans win the girls meet Six turnovers, a blocked punt and 55 yards and finish second in the boys standings. in penalties combine to send Hastings down Hastings finishes third overall. to its third straight defeat, this one, 38-6 A 3-2 loss to Harper Creek hampers the against Sturgis. chances of Hastings winning the Twin Valley The Hastings girls tennis team places third championship. The Saxons are now 9-1 and in the Allegan Invitational. Amy Loftus wins lead the Beavers by a single game with only the first singles championship for Hastings, a doubleheader left to play against Sturgis. now 4-2 overall and 3-0 in the Twin Valley. The Hastings baseball team losses to Harper Creek 4-3. October 6 The Saxon girls track team finishes sixth In a battle of cage unbeatens, Marshall in the league meet. The finish means mat -ntenes a key 60-42 win over Hastings at Hastings finds themselves in fourth place '"'Hast *.3 tings. overall in the final team standings. The Saxon golf team notches wins numbers eight and nine against Allegan and Ionia. June 2 Dan Willison and Mike McLean are A three-run seventh inning carries medalists in the two meets. Hastings to a 3-2 win over Sturgis in the second game of a basebah doubleheader. October 13 Hastings had lost the opener 8-5. The Saxons Hastings drops its fourth straight football are now 9-15 as they head into district play game as Harpe Creek spoils the Saxon against Comstock. homecoming 13-7. The Saxons softball team beats Sturgis Despite drizzly conditions, the Hastings twice 3-2 and 4-3 to capture an undisputed golf team finishes second in the West Central Twin Valley championship. The girls are Closed Tournament held in Charlotte. The now 19-5 overall as they open district play host Orioles shoot'a 320 to outdistance against Harper Creek. Hastings which shoots a 335. June 9 Senior second baseman Drew Howitt was named to the Twin Valley baseball team. Receiving honorable mention spots were pitcher Jack Moore, catcher Joel Christensen and shortstop Craig Mawer. The various other Saxon sports teams announce MVPs for the 1983 season. Lori Teunessen is named the girls track team's MVP, Phil Davisson the boys MVP, and Steve Conner and Jack Moore receive likewise awards on the tennis and baseball teams. June 16 Paul Blacken, formerly of Parchment High School, is named as Delton High School boys basketball coach. Ke succeeds Bob Prentice, who reigned. Junior shortstop Tammy Connor, senior pitcher Sheri Blair and senior center fielder Teresa Maurer are all named as Hastings Lew Lang is inducted into the Western Michigan Athletic Hall-of-Fame. The Hastings basketball team ends a modest two-game losing streak by beating Harper Creek 55-45. Paula and Amy Atkinson combine for 43 of the 55 Hastings points. The team is 8-2 overall and 3-2 in the Twin Valley. October 20 Albion runs over Hastings 34-0 as the Saxons are handed their sixth straight defeat of the season. The Hastings girls basketball team blasts Charlotte 72-53 for its tenth win of the year. Nick Willison tees up a ball for the Hastings golf team. The golfers enjoyed a fine season with one of the highlights being to play in o tournament with the old West Central teams. Larry Hoffman is named the Hastings football team's Most Valuable Player while Brad Bennett and Char Gibbs are named likewise award winners for the cross country teams. December 8 The Hastings basketball team makes it two straight by stinging Ionia 75-61. Hastings had opened the season with a 72-59 win over Caledonia. Senior center Paula Atkinson was named the girls basketball team's Most Valuable Player at the Hastings team banquet. December 15 Citing budget cuts, Delton's Fred Pessell resigns as the school's head football coach. Paula Atkinson, Amy Atkinson and Karen Williams are named to the 1983 all-Twin Valley basketball team. The Hastings wrestling team beats Ionia and Gull Lake to up its record to5-2. October 27 Dave Kensington scores in the last minute as Hastings losing streak is stopped when the Saxons beat Hillsdale 19-16. Maple Valley sets up a SMAA title-game rematch with Pennfield by blasting Bronson 37-14. November 3 A weak Saxon offense manages five yards rushing and 18 more passing as Marshall blanks Hastings 13-0. Before 3,000 fans in Nashville, Maple Valley wins its first-ever football cham­ pionship by beating Pennfield 7-6. The Hastings boys and girls cross country teams finish ninth and sixth in the regional meet. March 3 Hastings knocks off Delton 72-69. It was the seventh straight defeat for the Panthers. March 10 Mark Brown pours in 51 points and Hastings knocks off Caledoma 83-81 in overtime in the first round of the districts at Lakewood. Brown had scored 58 points in the regular season finale against Coldwater a week earlier. Middleville also opens district play with a 51-49 win over Hopkins. November 10 Hastings scores on the last play of the third overtime to stop cross-county rival Delton 1312 in the football finale. The Hastings girls eagers avenge an earlier loss to Coldwater by downing the Cardinals 61-48. March 17 Middleville finds itself in regional title game by dumping Whitehall 84-71. The Trojans hit 13 of 16 fourth period free throws to seal the win. March 24 The Hastings Banner all-county basketball team is announced with Mark Brown and Bruce Hartman of Hastings, Brian Miller, Jeff Kerber, and Jan Schipper of Thornapple Kel’ogg, Mickey Mahon and Jeff Hamilton of Maple Valley, Dave Barry and Steve Tuin of Delton and Randy Hazel of Lakewood being honored. Meanwhile, Mark Brown was unanimously named to the all-Twin Valley team. Hazel was named to the Tri River team and Brian Miller and Kerber were picked on the O-K Blue team. Thornapple Kellogg storms into the state semi-finals'with a 56-52 win over Saginaw ) Th. Ho,ling, girl, toftball team won the Twin Vall.y league championship. Here Soxon third socket loura House (15) takes a throw in Cori Dunn’s no-hitter against Battle Creek Central. November 17 The 1933 Banner Reminder ail-county football team is announced with five Hastings players among the 24 honored. Hastings prepares for the districts by slapping Albion 72-55. The Saxons thus finish the regular season 15-3 and the league season at 9-3. Jim Replogle chases after a foul boll in action during a Hastings baseball game. The Saxon hardbollers won nine games in 1983. December 1 The Banner-Reminder all-county girls basketball team is announced with Paula and Amy Atkinson of Hastings, Kellie Price and Michelle Behrenwald of Lakewood and Sue Hogg of Delton being named to the first team. Second team selections are Laurie Hooper of Middleville, Jamie Carpenter of Maple Valley, Karen Williams of Hastings and Kim Baker and Melinda Bromley of Delton. Hostings sophomore Amy Atkinson easily made the jump from junior varsity to varsity ball. As a team, the Saxons won 15 games and finished os runner-ups in the Twin Volley Conference. �The Hastings Banner—Thursday, December 29, 1983, Page 12 Saxons notch 4th win, hold off Parchment by Steve Vedder Hastings* Todd Bucher (40) fires In two of his 11 points in th<_ Saxons narrow 58-62 win on Tuesday night. The Saxons are now 4-0 on the young season. Bowling results MONDAY MIXERS Dennis Hubei Triple A, 41-23; Art Meade Auto Sales, 40-24; Rodee’s, 38^-254; Muir Drugs, 37^-264; Gun Ridge Golf, 36-28; Carrousel Realty, 34-30; Jeffs Casual Wear (make up), 33-27; Michelob, 32-32; Medical Care Facility, 32-32; Naturally Yours, 31-33 Muldoon’s, 31-33; Dewey’s Auto Body, 31-33; Hastings Flower Shop, 30-34; Cinder Drags, 28-36; Valley Realty, 26-38; Hen House Five, 25-39; Hastings Bowl, 23-41; Girrbach’s (make up), 23-37. High Games and Series: B. Jones, 177-500; V. Powers, 160; C. Cain, 166; K. Hanford, 151; D. Nelson, 202; L. Gibson, 181; B. Faul, 178; S. Hanford, 170; D. Kelley, 213-570; V. Cook, 162; S. Wilt, 191-501; B. Silsbee, 168; L. Service, 184; C. Curtis. 175; C. Guernsey,” 165; M. Wieland, 178; M. Van Kuilenber*;, 199-521. Splits Converted: P. Nelson, 5-10; L. Gibson, 6-7-10; M. Cross, 4-10. THURS. TWISTERS Shamrock Bar, 41-23; Hastings Bowl, 38^25V.-; JAM Service, 38-26; Burns Refrigeration, 34^-29'5; Big Johns, 31-33; Mini Champs, 28-36; Hastings Mutual Ins., 28-36; Superette, 274-36’/j; Frantz, 27-37; Hastings Automatic Heating, 26’i-37»i. High Games: C. Allen, 146; P. Norris, 162; P. Wright, 140; D. Coenen, 179; C. Curtis, 158; B. Boersma, 153; B. Welch, 155; J. Hurless, 162; K. Honeysett, 159; B. Kruko, 164; C. Spohn, 149; K. Thomas, 164; J. Morgan, 185; J. Obenour, 156. High Series: L. Conley, 200-429; L. Tilley, 189-505; D. Kelley, 195-609; P. Arends, 173al 1; J. Gasper, 210-539; T. Thomason, 154429; N. Taylor, 161-456; S. VanDenburg, 193555; Bonnie Moody, 189-515; B. Whitaker, 174-490; D. Lord, 158400; K. Mallison, 146410. * WED. P.M. Alflen & Assoc., 4; Vogt, 34: Gillons, 3; • Whim-z. 3; Art Meade, 2; Varney’s, 2; Champion Tax. 1; Ted’s, 1; Nashville Locker, 4; Hair Care Center, 0. High Games and Series: N. Hummel, 164471; B. Blakely, 170-497; V. Slocum, 196-465; l~ATflen, 216-523; A. Ward, .55-415; J. Mead, 157; P. Frederickson, 174; L. Barnum, 194; S. VanDenburg, 223; M. Brimmer, 147; S. Pennington, 187; B. Faul, 213; P. Snyder, 190; P. Champion, 179. Splits Converted: M. Haywood, 1-5-7. Bowier of the Week: Jessie San Inocencio, 193-458. Congratulations to Alflen for winning the first half. Way to go, girls! It wasn't the type of game Dennis O'Mara had envisioned with Twin Valley fron­ trunners Sturgis and Albion patiently awaiting their cracks at Hastings. But u'Mara isn’t about to order a replay of his Saxons 68-62 win over a stubborn Parchment team on Tuesday night. It was a win that didn’t come easy to Hastings, which built a 49-32 lead late in the third period and then watched as Parchment narrowed the margin to as iittle as 56-51 by the middle of the final period. But the Saxons outscored the winless Panthers 12-11 in the final four minutes to insure the win, the four th straight this season for Hastings. “We shot the ball too quick there at the end,” said O’Mara of the wild fourth quarter. “We forced shots and allowed them back in the game." It was a game in which Hastings could not find the range from the field (23 of 55 for 41 per cent), and were outrebounded (39-32). O’Mara said Parchment was getting the better inside position on the boards all night. “We did a poor job of rebounding," ad­ mitted O’Mara. “They were getting the second shot the whole night. “We just didn’t play a good defensive game. We broke down and they were able to hit some shots and do some other things on us." Parchment wasn't exactly red-hot from the field either hitting only 28 of 66 shots (42.4 per cent). Despite the fourth quarter breakdowns, Hastings did play well at times in the first half. With O’Mara substituting freely, the Saxons led 16-6 after one period and 28-22 at the half. O'Mara said he thought the game should have been secure after the Saxons outscored the Panthers 21-14 in the third quarter. “We didn't look that bad," said O’Mara up until that point in the game. “Obviously when you win that's something. We can play better together and we’re going to have to play better against Sturgis and Albion." Mark Brown, playing with a sprained ankle which limited his effectiveness, led Hastings with 39 points. While it was an off night of sorts for Brown's shooting (he hit 13 of 27 field goals and 13 of 20 from the line) the junior all-stater did add five steals, five assists and six rebounds for a well-rounded game. Saxon senior forward Todd Bucher, played another solid game with 11 points and seven rebounds. Steve Maurer also added seven rebounds and Mike Matthews chipped in eight points for Hastings. Parchment guard Larry Edwards, seeing action for the first time this year after ' returning from an injury, led the Panthers with 23 points. Edwards, a fine outside shooter, scored, eight of his points in a five-minute stretch in the third quarter when the Saxons were threatening to blow th*' Panthers out of the gym. Hastings now prepares for the toughest part of its schedule with Sturgis eorJrg to town on Jan. 3 and then hits the road to Albion on Jan. 6. Don Thompson of Freeport (front) and Jerry Yonkers on Woodland were busy Tuesday afternoon, cutting some firewood in this Irving Township woodlot. The savings that result in lower heating costs is one reason to take careful consider­ ation in managing that back woodlot. In addition to the available firewood, such a lot also can offer earnings down the road from timber sales. ...ata glance by Steve Vedder YMCA Scoreboard YMCA-YOUTH COUNCIL’S ADULT INDOOR SOCCER Game results for week of Dec. 19. WLT Red Team 2 10 WhiteTeam 2 10 Green Team io 2 Royal Blue Team ii i Yellow Team ii i Gray Team 02 1 Blue Team 3 vs. Red Team 2, White Team 4 vs. Yellow Team 3, Green Team 9 vs. Gray Team 4. YMCA-YOUTH COUNCIL’S WOMEN’S WINTER VOLLEYBALL Standings after game of Dec. 21. W L Great Lakes Fed. 17 1 hitters 16 2 Spykers 10 8 Advocates 9 9 Spectrum 7 11 Lake Odessa Livestock 6 12 Rodee’s 4 14 National Bank 3 15 YMCA-YOUTH COUNCIL’S MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Game results for week of Dec. 19. WL A League Schoolhouse Inn 2 0 McDonald’s 1 0 Rodee’s 1 1 Hamilton's 0 1 Razor’s Edge 0 2 A League: Did not play this week. B League Hastings Ins. 2 0 C’s Place 2 1 Rodee’s 1 0 Chick-N-Fin 1 1 Leary's 1 1 C&B Discount 1 1 Flexfab 1 2 Hastings Merch. 1 2 Hastings Oxygen 0 2 C&B Discount 43 vs. Hastings Insurances 59, Hastings Merchants 62 vs. Chick-N-Fin 50, Hastings Oxygen 50 vs. Flexfab 59, C's Place 84 vs. Leary’s 67. CLeague Hastings Mutual 20 Riverbend 10 Hastings Sweepers 11 The B oarc 11 Hamlets 11 Hastings Sanitary 01 Non Runners 02 Hastings Sweepers 19 vs. Hamlets 23, Non Runners 2. vs. The Board 39, Hastings Mutual 49 vs. Hastings Sanitary 40. Woodlot management offers dollars by Steve Horton That back woodlot is a well-known source of firewood, a harvest which translates into fuel saving-. But, with enough marketable trees, the lot can also bring in some ad­ ditional earnings through timber sales. To maintain a steady supply of both — or to create such a supply — though requires a management plan. With such a plan, certain procedures and practices are decided on, then followed. “The first consideration for effective •oodlot management,” said Fred Wuerthele, a forester for the Dept of Natural Resources in Barry County, “is what ob­ jectives you desire from ownership of the lot, or, put another way, what do you want out of the lot." For many local owners such objectives would be having an adequate amount of firewood and "should” also include producing marketable “saw timber”. The best “first” step to take is to have a DNR forester, like Wuerthele, walk through the woodlot and then offer some simple management recommendations for securing the most profitable results. The service is offered free of charge. The second step is to determine those trees that can either be logged out for timber money or that should be brought along for future harvest. After that the owner can begin cleaning up the woodlot to give selected trees a better chance at growth. “It’s important to cut out the undesirable trees, such as ironwood and other low quality ones,” said Wuerthele, outlining some procedures. "Also you should cut out the grapevines because they can cause young trees to bend." He added that the undesirable trees being culled offer a good supply of firewood. Diseased and damaged trees are another source for the woodstove or fireplace, Wuerthele pointed out, and should also be removed. He noted though that culling undesirable live trees "does more good" than the removal of dead ones. “Once a tree is dead," he explained, “it is no longer in competition with a living one.” The objective, he said, is to leave five-toten feet between the crowns of the marketable trees. “The main competition between trees comes up there." he said. After culling out the woodlot. remaining trees will experience a more rapid growth rate, should be of better quality, and are less susceptible to disease or damage “The pruning of dead, diseased or un­ desired branches off otherwise healthy trees SPORTS O'Mara said those games will be the true test of his team's abilities. Sturgis is favored by practically all the league's coaches to win the Twin Valley while some coaches rate Albion a close second. “We're going to have to be prepared for those games, but it’s nice to be 4-0," said O'Mara. Where to be in ‘84 People, places and things to do I wouldn't miss for anything in 1984: Visit Tiger Stadium on a beautiful Saturday afternoon when the Orioles are in town. Make a stop at the nearest drug store the day before New year’s Eve lor a bottle of aspirin. Play in this year’s Summerfest softball tournament and hopefully look a whole lot sharper than last year. Eat a medium pizza with hamburger and pepperoni at Riccardi’s on Torch Lake while gazing out at the prettiest lake in Michigan. Spend a weekend at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Buy myself a pair of cross country skis and traverse Charlton Park. Shop at the Oakland Mall. Shop anywhere and spend someone else’s money. Have a beer at this little bar littered with antiques and atmosphere near Caro. Call my old boss and buy her lunch at the Log Jam Inn in Grand Ledge. Spend a weekend at Frankenmuth being sure to enjoy a chicken dinner at Zender’s. Doesn't if seem that I’m always talking about food? Watch Michigan play Michigan State in baseball at East Lansing in May. Drive to Southfield, pick up an old friend, and watch Michigan play In­ diana in basketball at Crisler Arena Take a long walk on any evening in early April. Eat a giant roast beef sandwich with mustard at Pete and Jan's in Charlotte. Watch Randy Morrison play baseball at Olivet College on a sunny Saturday afternoon in late April. Watch the Stan Musial World Series in August at Bailey Stadium in Battle Creek. Get together some of the old softball team, draw the 8:30 a.m. game in a softball tournament at Bailey Park in Battle Creek, and then open the Verona Lounge for a pitcher of beer at 10 a.m. Take a rowboat ride on a glass­ smooth Torch Lake at daybreak. Spend a day on the beaches of Gun Lake just looking at, uh, the sights. Cover the high school basketball championships in March at Crisler Arena. Sit in the pressbox at Johnson Field on a September evening armed with a hot dog and coke and watch the football team's 1984 opener. Shoot baskets on any outside court on a warm. spring afternoon. Spend a weekend swimming, eating, and lounging in the sauna of the Hilton Inn in Acme in the middle of February when winter is starting to frazzle the nerves. Return to the Pontiac Silverdome for a Lions game, but not on a Monday night when all the crazies are out on bail. Make a second trip to Tiger Stadium, this time with the sole intention of booing Dave Winfield. Have dinner with Morgan Fairchild wherever and whenever she likes. Skip work, enjoy a leisurely drive to Okemos on the first warm spring af­ ternoon, wander through the Meridian Mall, and have dinner at the Roaring 205. Buy a new, lighter bike and pedal around Barry County's backroads. Make another trip to Ann Arbor to watch Miami of Florida play Michigan in football next September. Apply for work at the Honolulu Ad­ vertiser. Qualify for the state softball tour­ nament and fly back to Marquette for three days. Do half of the things I've mentioned in this column. Saxon sports at a glance Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. 3 3 5 7 10 BASKETBAIL................................ at Sturgis at 6:00 p.m. VOLLEYBALL....................................... Delton at 6:00 p.m. WRESTLING.............................. at Hillsdale at 6:30 p.m. WRESTLING........ L.H. Lamb Tournament at 10:30 a.m. BASKETBALL............................... Lakewood at 6:00 p?m. also enhances the quality and rate of growth and is another source of firewood," Wuer­ thele pointed out. The DNR forester also recommended that a woodlot owner put in a drive to allow better access into the woods and that he leave the outskirts of his lot bushy to curtail wind damage. “With hardwoods, located on better soils, Mother Nature does the best job of reseeding," he said. "In poorer soils we recommend the owner plant white pine as an understory species. It grows better there than the harder woods." Also a tree should not be culled out until it’s at least three inches in diameter. “Let nature have her say about which tree is better genetically and should be kept,” he explained. Lot should be 10 acres or more To have an economically effective lot requires at least ten acres, Wuerthele said. “Ten acres is enough to allow the cutting of firewood indefinitely, to be able to heat your home indefinitely, and in 10-to-15 years have saw timeber," he elaborated. “Anything less would not be economically managable unless the wood is of a high quality." Barry County currently has about 120,000 acres of forest, approximately one-third of its total acreage. Of that figure, 45,000 acres are ownei by farmers, 42,500 acres are owned by other private individuals o. oncerns, and 24,000 acres are owned by the state. The predominate size of woodlots in the first two categories is between 20 and 50 acres. The bulk of the county’s forests are “hard woods”. Oak and hickory comprise about 47,000 acres, maple and birch species make up about 50,000 acres, while elm, ash, soft maple and other soft wood species total around 8000 acres. Of that 120,000 acres about half are "saw timber size", stands with trees 11 inches or more in diameter. He added that trees should be at least 11 inches in diameter before being harvested. Wuerthele said that most owners could not make a fulltime living off their woodlots, but that proper management could save con­ siderable money, along with earning extra funds. "You could save between $600 to $1000 <annually> in fuel costs with firewood.” he said. As for earnings from timber sales — once the trees become marketable — Wuerthele said those could run “between $10 to $40 per acre". The first consideration for effective woodlot management is to determine what objectives you desire from ownership of the lot. If timber soles and a firewood supply are desired results, then certain steps can and should be taken to maximimize the lot's potential. �Jacobs, continued — Test scores help find gaps by Norma Peterson The Michigan Education Assessement Tests help schools meet students needs in reading and math. Dr. Earl Newman, director of educational services, told members of the Hastings Board of Education, last Monday. Newman explained the purpose of the annually administered Michigan Education Assessment Test, in a presentation to the board, during the December meeting. Each year, the MEA tests are given to students in the fourth, seventh and tenth grades. The areas tested currently are reading and math, but the state of Michigan has instituted a section on social studies, which is still in the experimental stages, Newman said. Newman called the test "primarily diagnostic". "The results encourage school districts to meet student needs in the areas of reading and math,” Newman said. Newman explained the tests help to show where the gaps are in a system’s curriculum and to help meet individual student needs. He said that there are several things that the MEA tests do not evaluate, including the effectiveness of a particular teacher, the effectiveness ot worth of the total program, or how the performance of students in our schools relate to the performance of students in other districts or between schools in our district.. Newman said four variables which affect scoring are the socio-economic status of the community, quality of instruction, the native abilities that children bring to school with them, and teaching materials being used. A student may not score well in the areas hire less than 100 employee Of those hiring ess than 100, he continued. 84 percent hire less than 20 people. ..'When you talk about• -•«•••«» business in Michigan, the biggest percentage of of math and reading, but still excell in other businesses cre just like what we have in areas not covered in the test, Newman said. Hastings." he continued ri<> tYunfari _ ■ • varv He pointed rs.it out that curricula The chamber expects that growth in from district to district. * business and industry in 1984 will come from existing firms rather than new firms, he sa>d. He said that the chamber is in business t0 help those existing firms in any way it can. “We’ll spend our time cooperating with industry,” he continued. "They're growth is °ur growth. It's much more difficult to try to bring new industry' in than to keep what you periodical fundraising agent has donated the have here." magazine "Couponing- whkn shou,d SMn He also said that Hastings is in a more begin arriving at the library A gift from a stable position, industrially, than it has been library user will bring "Quiller's Newsletin years, especially with the sale of E.W. ter to the collection for next year Bliss Co. to a group of investors and the i apid Magazines “adopted" by donors for 1984 growth at Flexfab, Inc., Pro-Line and include: “House and Garden,”; "Time,” Hastings Fiber Glass Products. adopted by a local business; "Forbes ” the In retailing, he expects the Fishers Big biweekly business magazine; "Readers Wheel store to put a positive stamp on the Digest”; and, for two years each, "Organic community because it shows that the Gardening and Farming," and “Preven­ potential for good retailing is here. He said tion.” that retailers should look al Big Wheel as a “The library board and staff thank all chance to learn more about retailing. donors for these thoughtful and budget­ Pointing to Battle Creek, he said that the stretching gifts,” Oehler said, "Their total Lakeview Square Mall helped retailing in value is about $300." Battle Creek overall because there is more retail shopping and more selection than ever before. "One of our goals will be to work on more A YMCA beginning karate class will cooperation between retailers and more commence Thursday, Jan. 5 from 7-8 p.m. in motivation among the retail community," he the east gym of the Hastings Junior High. continued. Emphasis will be placed on self defense and Also in the coming year. Jacobs said that basic karate techniques. he plans to continue working with the The cost of the class is $15 per montn schools, who will have to hold an election for payable at the door. Students should wear renewal of the 26.53 operating mills that were loose-fitting clothing. in effect prior to last year's millage election. For more information call the YMCA of­ He said that he believes he was asked to fice at 945-4574 or Echtinaw at 945-2105 or 791- serve on the millage committee originally because he was involved in the chamber and 8947. in business. New and gift magazines now avaitable at Hastings Library The second issue of a new subscription to "People Weekly” has arrived at the Hastings Public Library. This title will replace the monthly "Life” which expires in February 1984 and is no longer indexed by the "Reader’s Guide to Periodical Literature." The library has also been receiving free one-year subscriptions to four magazines, along with its subscription to "Highwire,” now called "Teenage," which is written for and by teenagers, the "Gifted Chidlren Newsletter" has been coming since April 1983, "High Technology" from July 1983 to June 1984, "Personal Computing” from July 1983 to June 1984, and "Technology Illustrated” for the same one-year period. "The library does not intend to renew any of these subscriptions, however, patrons are invited to make full use of them in this year,” the librarian Eileen Oehler said. Also received since November 1983 is "Personal Software.” The publisher of “Moody Monthly” has granted a com­ plimentary subscription, beginning in September 1983. A local business - through a volunteer Local student wins contest Best of luck in the year ahead! Welton Inc. 401 North Broadway...Hastings Lisa Cain, a Hastings High School student, was awarded first prize in the 1984 Gun Lake Winter Festival Poster Contest at a reception and show held December 17 at Bay Pointe Restaurant on Gun Lake. Poster Chair­ person Pat Smith presented $50 in cash and a $50 mechanical pen set to the young woman. Hastings High School art teacher, Miss Neeb, also received a $50 grant for her Art Department. Lisa's winning poster was a colorful depiction of various events planned for the Gun Lake Winter Festival, January 27, 28 and 29. The contest, sponsored by the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, drew more than 50 entries from high school students representing Hastings, Caledonia, Martin, Delton and Allegan. Although only one prize had been annowced, the judges made a number of "Special Merit” awards, including a second place ribbon to Janet Powers, Caledonia, who was also presented with a $15 gift certificate from Style-Line Fashions in Hastings. Other ribbons were awarded to Ryan Flynn, Kelly Inman, Courtney Blair, Brenda DeVries, Brian DeVries, all of Caledonia; Paula Billman and Cindy Cosentino, Allegan; Rosemary McLaughlin, Julie Bird, and Andy Carlson, Martin; and Bob Guerin, Delton. Judges were Ron Carlson, graphic artist, and Art Smith, commercial and fine artist. Barb VandenToorn, Caledonia's art teacher, received recognition from the poster committee for encouraging the largest number of entries from a single school. All of the posters will be displayed in area stores, banks, etc. for promotion of the Winter Festival. "We are making an effort to display posters in the hometown of the artist," Mrs. Smith explained, adding that the Poster Contest will un­ doubtedly become an annual event. "We were very pleased with the par­ ticipation this year, especially in light of the short notice art teachers received. Next year, we hope eveif more students will be inspired to produce the theme poster fcr our Winter Festival." Karate class to open Happy hew Wishing you a prosperous New Year. ANDRUS INSURANCE iHelloi I I The Hastings Bonner— Thursday. December 29. 1983. Page 13 “I had mentioned to school officials that J thought a better relationship was needed between schools and business,” he said. “The future of Hastings depends on the schools, too.” Five years ago, Jacobs and John Cohoon, who preceded him as chamber president, initated the Light-a-Light annual campaign to raise funds for downtown Christmas decorations. They also served as cochairman of the Christmas parade. Jacobs served as chamber membership chairman for one year and was involved in the Holiday Ball for several years. He has been a member of the Hastings w We wish you the hap­ piest New Year’s cel­ ebration ever! May the new year be filled with joy for you. Wendall Strickland, 1983 Strickland Agency 112 East Court...Hastings VWt Loyals Safety Service We’re ringing in best wishes for the new year! Color Center 9155 Cedar Creek 221 West Mill...Hastings 623-2832 Cliff Andrus and Kim Andrus 145 W. State, Hastings Ph. 945-4443 J '(W! ■.. ringing out our wannest thanks! A hat full of good wishes & luck in 1984. BARRY CLEANERS 321 S. Michigan...Hastings BEN FRANKLIN 102 West Stole st. Hostings, Mich. Toast in the New Year! Mode O’ Day 108 East Street Hastings ? HAPPY NEW WAR/ To Our Friends and Neighbors. S May only little rain but lots of confetti fall on your parade! W! iVWe Hey/! Hair Styles by Pat 1215 North Broodwoy, Hostings • MM30S ringing out good wishes Hair Port 327 West Apple St. Phone 945-3382 ® NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE 550 E. Cloverdale Road Phone 945-5084 GOOD >4^ LUCK in'84 We hop* to serve you soon. s1ANG / DUANE HAMILTON EXCAVATION Nashville, Michigan This Year... Let s think less this yeor about number one. Let’s all help someone else hove fun. Let’s never speak of the faults of a friend, until we ore ready our own to amend. Resolve to lough with and not at other folk and never hurt anyone just for a joke. Let’s nide our troubles and show only cheer, then surely we’ll hove a quite Hoppy New Year. Rotary Club for two ' ears and is a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He served as vice-president of the Shop­ ping Guides of Michigan association in 1982, was a member of the Barry County FairBoard for two years and a member of the Air National Guard for six years. He was chosen "Outstanding Young Man of the Year" by the Hastings Jaycees in 1982. He has been employed at J-Ad Graphics since 1969. He and his wife, Patty, live at 461 Lakeside Dr., with their three children Jennifer, 13, Carrie. 9. and Jonathon, 5. ■&EST Subscribe Hope your funny bone gets lots of to the Hastings Banner Telephone 948-8051 Tour patronage is appreciated by all of us. tick'ee in the new year! when we hear the beloved carols aung. our hearts are filled with hope—hope that peace & joy will fill the earth. 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Texas 76101.___________________ The monthly board meeting of Barry County Mental Health Services will be held Thursday, Jan. 5, 1984 at 12:30 p.m. in the Conference Room. Any in­ terested persons are invited to attend._______________ WATKINS PRODUCTS: Taking applications for new dealers. Call Shirley Norris, distributor, 616-671-5535. (tfn) Middleville AA meetings, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Augustine Church. Phone 795-9829. (tfn) JOBS WANTED WASTE WATER TREAT­ MENT PLANT OPERA­ WOULD LIKE TO BABY­ TOR : We have »n immediate SIT in my licensed Hastings opening for an individual to home. 945-4805. (1-12) operate a 200,000 gal. capacity waste water treatment plant. Must have at least a class C3A license. I.R.D.C. provides an ex­ cellent benefits program, and a competitive starting salary. To apply, you may submit your resume to Jim Herrick or call him at (616) Send someone a 668-3336 to arrange an in­ terview. International happy ad... 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Merry Christmas and greetings for the family, the Michael Winklers of Woodland attended a dinner meeting. He is the New Year to all the staff and all readers. the Dennis Shat tucks of Ionia, the Thomas executive officer of District 11-C-l which David and Kristine Galaviz announced the Peacocks, the Richard Peacocks, the Roger includes the counties of Muskegon, Kent, birth of a son. Carlos David, on December 3 Winklers, the Keith Hallers, and Reine. Ottawa. Ionia, Allegan and Barry. The at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. District Governor Oscar I.. Anderson of the district has a total of over 2,100 members. He He weighed eight pounds. Grandparents are International Association of Lions Clubs is active in the work of the clubs and their Eligio and Rebecca Galaviz of Lake Odessa visited the local Lions Club recently and projects. and Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Rouse of Central Lake, former area residents. On November 30. a six pound, ten ounce son was born to Joe and Sherrie Michutaka. James E. Brown III, 24, Hastings and James Grindol, 25, Fairhope. Ala. and Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Victor Robin Matson. 20, Hastings. Connie Jacobs. 24. Fairhope, Ala. Michutka and Mr. and Mrs. Paul David of Dale Crowley, 32, Hastings and Deanne Bryan Dean, 23, Hastings and Paula Lake Odessa. Westendorp, 18, Lake Odessa. Standler, 20, Hastings. Patricia Bogart has purchased a home on Michael Jewett, 21, Middleville and Robin Monte Burroughs. 22, Hastings and Second Avenue from William and Lorraine °earce, 19, Kentwood. Kathleen Boze, 21, Delton. Freedland and plans to reside there. The Freedlands moved to a home on Brown Road which they recently purchased. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Watters of Dayton, Ohio spent the Christmas weekend with their parents, the Richard Peacocks, at Leslie. They also visited relatives and attended the Peacock family Christmas party held at St. 136 E. State Street Edward’s Church Hall. Hastings, Michigan Mary Herbert entertained the Jolly Dozen at her home on Friday for a Christmas party and gift exchange. This was the club’s last "Serving Hastings meeting until March unless otherwise and Barry County notified. Mildred Shade and family enjoyed their Since 1924" annual Christmas party and potluck dinner at Lake Manor Community Room on Sunday with all her children (but Dean and Letha) being present. An afternoon of playing games, visiting and watching the games on TV was spent. “TO BETTER SERVE YOU” WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: The Lakewood schools closed on Friday, Dec. 22 for the holiday vacation and will • Statement Savings resume on January 3. 1. Prestige Card - Emergency Cash The annual meeting of the Congregational • Passbook Savings Church will be held on January 11. All organizations are to have their reports in by "Day in...day out interest on both Passbook the time specified so the church can have its and Statement Savings." budget ready to present at the annual • Certificate Savings meeting. • Long Term Investment Accounts Cecile Perin is spending over the holidays at Troy with her daughter, Virginia, and SAVINGS INSURED UP TO >100,000*° family, the Dennis Dorns. • Home Mortgage Loans The Blue Star Mothers held their Christ­ mas party with an exchange of gifts at the • Home Improvement Loan home of Mary Herbert on Monday. • Money Orders Martha McLeod spent Christmas in • Travelers Checks Lansing with her daughter and family, the • Contract Servicing Loyd Ullerys. She also has a son and family residing there. • Notary Service Holiday greetings from Roy and Marie • Direct Deposit of Social Security Checks Warner of Yarnell, Ariz., who tell how nice • Automatic Transfer of Funds: their weather has been. They did have a little 1. Loan Payments snow, but it soon melted. They were working on their flowers and doing yardwork when 2. Transfer of Funds from Checking toSavngs the card was written. The Warners were or Loan Account former local area residents before moving to Arizona. Anyone wishing to contact Randall Kohls, pastor of the Congregational Church, should contact Dan Durkee or Ron Erickson. Dennis and Anita Mitchell have a new baby boy, born December 20 at the Grand Rapids Osteopathic Hospital. Nathan Andrew weighed seven pounds and joins a brother, MAIN OFFICE AND LAKE ODESSA OFFICE Nicholas, two years old, at home. The DRIVE-IN Located of 802 Fourth Avenue Loke Odessa grandparents are Arnold and Linda Erb and Locateda<...*36E. State St.. Hostings OPEN Mondoy. Tuesdoy ond Wednesday 9 o.m. great - grandparents are Dorothy Erb and OPEN: Mon. thru Thurs. 9 to 4 30 p m to4:30 p.m... Friday 9a.m. to 5 30 p.m, Thursday Gerald and Fern Tischer of Lake Odessa. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 noon Fridays 9:00 to 6:00 p.m Reine Peacock and family held their an­ Phone 945-9561 Phone 374-8849 nual Christmas party and dinner at St. Edward' • ^hurch on Sunday with 52 present, including Father Baudone and Ruth Sessions. Attending were the Larry Winklers and the Duane Glasgows of Hastings, the Henry Peacocks of Westphalia, Betty and Pete Carey of Portland, the John Lich Marriages H astings Is avings & Doan Services available at your local Savings & Loan Association? ■ “Truly where you save does make a difference” TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU WITH DRIVE-IN FACILITIES! Phone 945-9554 SERVICE DIRECTORY LAUNDBY a DRY CLEANING LAWNMOWERS Er CHAIN SAWS 7 WOODLANDS Sales and Service ' * Coin Operated Machines * Drop Off Laundry • Pressing .Dry Cleaning Service . if [pl 1 z UMWWMOI1 CMIN UW HNW (M Um 1 Moto) WET WASH - CARS - VANS - PICKUPS ' -^frsHRTiiT CUSTOM 607 s- Michigon, Hastings • 945-4720 FRAMING BARRY CLEANERS ELECTRICAL 3211 >id»ps, Hashes Electric Motor Repair Electric Motor Service 1569 Bedford Road Sales...Service...Repairs All items in store for sole to take home. Phone 945-5113 OPEN: 0 TO S WEEKDAYS 8 9-1SATDRDAY Phone 945-9521 Hastings, Michigan Larry Kopen Electric COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL New construction and remodeling service, upgrading and repairs. 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Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Hastings Banner.</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Library also wishes to thank all of the community members who donated money to support our digitizing efforts.<br /><br />The Banner Overview:</strong><br />The Hastings Banner newspaper has been published in Hastings, Michigan since 1856. The following history highlights are taken from Richard Cook's history as published in the 1956 Centennial Edition of The Hastings Banner, and recapped by Esther Walton in her From Time to Time column in The Banner dated April 12, 1984.<br /><br /><strong>Links to online copies of the paper follow the history section.<br /></strong><strong><br /><br /><br />Searching the paper:<br /></strong>The Banner, and all other PDF files on this history portal, are fully searchable. To search:<br /><ol><li>Click on the magnifying glass search icon in the upper right.</li> <li>Enter your search term(s) in the simple search box and press Enter or click on Search.</li> <li>Any PDF file on the site that contains your term(s) should be listed. Do not use the Advanced Search.</li> </ol><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong><br /><br />-----------------------<br /><strong>The Banner History</strong>:<br />C.S. Burton &amp; Co. were listed as the proprietors of the "Republican Banner", which first appeared here on May 1, 1856, with Dr. C. S. Burton as the publisher and Norman Bailey as editor.<br /><br />Publication office was on the second floor of the Rower Block, whose address was given as "corner of State and Church"; which corner was not specified.<br /><br />The objective of this publication was to win support for the newly created Republican party and thus counteract the influence of the Barry County Pioneer, a Democratic journal that had been published here since 1851. No copies of the first three issues of The Banner were saved.<br /><br />Make-up on the first journal corresponded with a pattern typical of most local journals then published. Page one contained a few columns of advertising, fiction (often a continued story), and a short feature of no particular news value. Page one was the "literary" page.<br /><br />Page two contained the editorial barbs, along with state news, political articles, Washington items and news of the national and territorial giovernments. Page three contained a few items of local news, sandwiched inbetween the local and foreign news.<br /><br />Page four was usually solid with advertising and as such was the editor's "bread and butter" page....Locally it was the pattern until the early 1880s.<br /><br />Several changes in ownership and management occurred during the first two years of publication, with J. M. Nevins taking over ownership interests on July 16, 1857. With the issue of May 7, 1862, "The Republican Banner" became "The Hastings Banner". Editor Nevins thought the village had developed sufficiently during the past several years to merit this recognition.<br /><br />Another major change in the management of The Banner came when Nevins sold the newspaper to George M. Dewey of Niles on March 14, 1866, who then took over as editor and publisher. Dewey, an ardent Republican and somewhat of a crusader, gave considerable space to editorial comment and party affairs and also directed pointed paragraphs against the saloons and local traffic in liquor. Dewey was the grandfather of Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential nominee in 1944 and 1948. Editor Dewey on May 4, 1870 changed the format (and name) of the paper to "Hastings Republican Banner". <br /><br />A fire in December 1883 burned The Banner plant (located in the middle of the block on the north side of State St. across from the courthouse). Files and back issues from August 1880 to December 1883 and the January 4, 1884 issues are missing.<br /><br />The Banner was purchased by Marshall L. Cook and George Bower on July 21, 1880. They changed the name to "The Hastings Banner". M. L. Cook soon became the sole owner and remained so until July 7, 1887 when Albert Nishern (M. L.'s brother-in-law) joined him. Albert Nishern sold his interest on November 6, 1889 to William Cook (M. L.'s younger brother).<br /><br />The Cook brothers partnership held together (56 years) ... Richard Cook followed his father into the newspaper business, and Richard's son William joined him. So the Cook family ownership continued for 85 years, from 1880 to 1974, when Richard and William sold the paper to High Fullerton. J-Ad Graphics became the owners of "The Hastings Banner" in August of 1981. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Published 1983 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Type The nature or genre of the resource PDF Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource varies within year published Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Hastings Public Library and J-Ad Graphics Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available J-Ad Graphics Date Accepted Date of acceptance of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Accepted may be relevant are a thesis (accepted by a university department) or an article (accepted by a journal). ongoing Description An account of the resource Hastings Banner Published 1983. 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